B. K. WATr-nouSE. RECORDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY OF PINCHBECK, STAMFORD, AOT) BELTON IN LINCOLNSHIRE. 1479-1700. COMPILED BY LADY ELIZABETH CUST. LONDON: MITCHELL AND HUGHES, 140 WARDOUR STREET, W. 1898. INTRODUCTION. ♦ ■ This Volume contains the bistoiy of the Cust family from Robert Cust of Pinchbeck in 1479 to the death of Sir Eichard Cust, Bart., in 1700. In it are also printed the earlier title-deeds and other family records, ■which are now at Belton, in order to preserve them from future risks of decay or destruction, and to make them accessible to all those who are interested in the annals of Lincolnshire. Although the earliest of the deeds at Belton is only dated in 1479, it will be seen in Chapter I. that the Custs were long before this established in Holland, the southern part of Lincolnshire, and they appear to have owned land at Pinchbeck in the reign of Edward III. In the muniment room at Belton is a complete series of the deeds referring to a small estate at Pinchbeck in Holland, which was held in 1479 by Robert Cust, and which has been transmitted by fourteen generations of male descent to its present possessor Adelbert, Earl Brownlow. It is at his request that I have arranged these deeds and other family records for printing, and I have attempted to give some account of the successive owners of this little property, which is particularly interesting from the fact that although the Custs ceased to reside at Pinchbeck after 1617, yet they have always clung with tenacity to their original paternal acres, whilst all the other land in the parish of Pinchbeck has since that time changed hands. Starting, then, with Robert Cust in 1479, whose ancestors had probably been long before this in possession of some part at least Ti INTEODUCTION. of his lands, a separate Chapter has been devoted to each of his successors; and in the Appendix to each Chapter will be found the authorities on which it is based. These include, besides the Bel ton records, many other documents, such as wills, inquisitions, and registers, collected from other sources, in order to make the history of each generation as complete as possible. In one point of view the history of the descendants of Robert Oust is a simple one, as, with the exception of the Ousts of Quadring and Gosberton, to whom Chapter VII. is devoted, there are no younger branches of the family to be recorded ; and even this branch is supposed to be now extinct. On the other hand, the family history is much ■complicated by the numerous intermarriages of the Custs with the heiresses of neighbouring landholders, necessitating in the cases of Margaret Eandson (1581) and Beatrice Pury (1644) separate Chapters being given to the history of their respective families. The first of these ladies, Margaret Eandson, the wife of Henry Oust, brought with her a bundle of deeds relating to her Bicker estate, which has enabled the pedigree of her ancestors, the Randsons of Bicker — a long-forgotten Lincolnshire family of some local importance — to be reconstructed for ten generations up to Ranulph de Biker, who lived in the reign of Edward II. The materials for the history of the first four generations of the Cust family are somewhat meagre, but in the time of Queen Elizabeth, Henry Oust, the fourth in descent from Robert Cust, added considerably to the Pinchbeck property, having in some way acquired money, probably as a local lawyer. His son Samuel Cust, a barrister of Lincoln's Inn, who abandoned the family home at Pinchbeck and lived first at Hacconby and then at Boston and Stamford, also increased his property by several judicious purchases for which he paid large sums, and must have made a good deal of money by the practice of his profession. Samuel Cust, who was an active county magistrate, is mentioned during the Civil Wars as taking part with the Parliamentary side; but nevertheless his son Sir Richard Cust found enough favour with Charles II. to be created a Baronet in 1677. Sir Richard Cust sat in Parliament INTRODUCTION. vii as M.P. for Stamford from February 1678 — 1681 ; and after a long and prosperous life died at the age of 78 in August 1700, having survived his eldest son Sir Pury Gust. His wife Beatrice Pury, the heiress of Kirton, survived him and died at the age of 92 in 1725. Chapter XII. goes fully into the history of her family, and discusses an interesting question as to her connection with the Purys of Berkshire. Perhaps the most interesting figure in all the Cust annals is Sir Pury Cust, with whose life and that of his first wife Ursula Woodcock this Volume ends ; and although he never succeeded to the Pinchbeck estates, it would be impossible to omit him in any history of the family. Born apparently with a passionate love of adventure, he first of all made a prolonged tour of more than a year over the greater part of Europe, and after his first wife's death took an active part in bringing William, Prince of Orange, over to England in 1688. At that time, regardless of all risks of failure, Pury Cust raised a troop of horse amongst his friends and neighbours for the Earl of Devon- shire's regiment, with whom he went to meet the Prince of Orange, a service which William III. afterwards recompensed by knighting him early in 1690. Sir Pury Cust, who had before this fought one campaign in Ireland, appears to have been present with his regiment at the Battle of the Boyne, and afterwards went with William III. to Holland. In the last Chapter is discussed at considerable length the right which Ursula Woodcock brought to the Cust family of quartering the royal arms of Edmund of Woodstock, and of representing the Fitzwilliams of Aldwark and the Foljambes of Walton. This right she inherited from her grandmother Ursula Bellingham, one of the coheiresses of her brother Thomas Bellingham, only son of Troth Foljambe, the granddaughter and heiress of Alice Fitzwilliam of Aldwark. It is shared by the descendants of the other sisters of Thomas Bellingham : Cicely Bellingham, who married Thomas Cholmeley, and Jane Belling- ham, who married Edward Slaughter of Cheyneys Court, Herefordshire,* whose descendants are known to exist. • See Additions and Corrections, p. 469. viii INTEODUCTION. Little more remains to be said as to tlie rest of this Volume, ■which, with all its omissions and deficiencies, will, I hope, be regarded as a humble contribution to the much-needed Lincolnshire county history which some day will doubtless be written ; and I -will only observe that, in order to make my Work more useful to genealogists, I have given tabular pedigrees whenever necessary, and also a full Index of all names and places referred to. At a future period I hope to continue the family history with the life of Sir Richard Oust, the second Baronet, and to give an account of the family of his wife Anne Brownlow, the heiress of Belton. E. C. C. 13 EccLESTON Sqijabe. August 1898. CONTENTS ♦ CHAPTER PAGES I. The Cust Family, 1218—1479 1—13 II. Robert Cust of Pinchbeck, 1479—1491 14—22 III. Huou Cust of Pinchbeck, 1491—1534 23—38 IV. Henuy Cust of Pinchbeck, 1534 — 1547 39 — 46 V. EiCHABD Cust of Pinchbeck, 1547 — 1554 47 — 66 VI. RiCHAHi) Cust op Pinchbeck, 1554 — 1583 67 — 82 VII. The Custs of Quadhino and Gosbebton, 1574 — 1695 . . 83 — 100 VIII. Henbt Cust of Pinchbeck, 1583—1617 101—120 IX. The Randsons of Bickeb, 1327—1581 121—162 X. Samuel Cust of Pinchbeck, Hacconbt, Boston, and Stamfohd, 1617—1663 163—212 XI. SiE Richard Cust, Bart., 1663—1700 213—270 XII. The Pury Family, 1444—1644 273—337 XIII. Sir Puby Cust, 1655-1698-9 338—412 XIV. Ursula Woodcock's Royal Descent 413—467 Additions and Corrections 469 — 471 Note. — Each Chajiter Ims an Appendix in which will be found the original documents referred to in the text by numbers in brackets. CHAPTER I. THE OUST FAmLY. For nearly six centuries the Ousts have been connected with the fen country of Holland, the south-eastern division of Lincolnshire. Here they were already well established by the reign of Edward II., and here they still have a small estate at Pinchbeck, now in the possession of Earl Brownlow, the present head of the Gust family. This property has been transmitted to him through fourteen generations of unbroken male descent from Kobert Gust, who owned it in 1479, and some part of it probably belonged to his ancestors long before that time. Since 1479 the history of the Gusts can be easily traced from the deeds and other manuscripts printed in this book, but very little has as yet been discovered of their earlier history, except that they lived in the fen country near the shores of Bicker Haven (an estuary of the sea long since filled up), in the neighbouring villages of Swineshead, Quadring, Gosberton, and Pinch- beck. There is every reason to think that the Gusts should be numbered among the oldest of the fen families of Lincolnshire, for they seem till the seventeenth century never to have settled anywhere out of Holland, and are only occasionally met with in other parts of England. The country where the Gusts lived for so long was originally a swampy waste which was drained by the Romans, who also made a high bank to keep out the sea. After the Romans left England the drains and dykes made by them fell out of repair, and remained so till the great monas- teries established in the fens during Saxon times took them in hand and again enabled the country to be cultivated. Of these monasteries the Abbey of Groyland was the chief in importance, and next to it came the Priory of Spalding, which exercised great influence over the district with which we are concerned. Under the Plantagenet Kings, this part of Holland, owing partly to these important monastic estab- lishments and also to the large trade carried on at the neighbouring port of Boston, attained a state of wealth and prosperity far exceeding its present condition. Many knightly and noble families came to live there, such as the Rys, Gressys, Hollands, de la Laundes, and de Roos', whose names will be found in the Gust and Brownlow deeds now printed, y " Not a parish," says Stukeley, " without great numbers of gentry, lords, ■^t knights, and great families who made a figure in the world ; now scarce any remains of them but the site of their houses moated round, their B 2 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. tombs in the churches, their arms in the painted windows, where they have by chance escaped the fury of fanatic zeal."* There is no exaggera- tion in this statement, and for miles in this part of the country there are now no large houses of the nobility or gentry to be met with, and only the beautifid churches for which Holland is so famed are left to remind us of the riches and piety of the former lords of the soil. Even before the Norman Conquest there was to be found in Lincoln- shire a numerous and powerful body of freemen, and after the Wars of the Eoses these smaller freeholders gradually became of importance and superseded the former landowners. Nowhere than in Holland do the words of Bishop Stubbs better apply : " As the freeholding class possessed in itself greater elements of stability than either the nobility or the gentry .... the balance of strength turned in the long run in favour of the yeomanry. "t The Ousts are one of the many existing Lincolnshire families who have thus slowly increased in wealth and position, and who by the time of the Civil Wars had raised themselves to the higher ranks of the county gentry.J But before stating what is known as to the history of the Ousts of Holland, the presumed ancestors of the present family, it will be well to mention in chronological order the few instances where the name of Oust occurs out of Holland in our earlier annals. First of all, although for several reasons I believe the present Ousts to belong originally to the fen country, it must be admitted that the name of Coste,§ in which way Oust was formerly sometimes spelt, is first mentioned in the northern part of Lincolnshire, where a certain Osbert Ooste had some land at Navenby in the reign of King John. This we learn from a Tower Assize Eoll (No. 1, m. 4 d), which states that an Assize was held at Lincoln, November 25th, 1 Henry III. (1218) : — "To recognize if Osbert Coste, the father of G-eoffrey, was seised in his demesne as of fee of the fourth part of one oxgang of land, .... in Navenbi on the day on which he died .... Which land Balwin le Mercer holds. Who comes and says that the assize ought not to be made thereupon because he and the aforesaid G-eoffrey are brothers by the same father and mother." (Judgment that there be no assize.) A Thomas Oost is also mentioned in another legal record || as living in 1282 at Orosseby near the Humber, who probably belonged to this branch of the family. In 1286 there was a Eichard Oust of Munestoke in Somersetshire, respecting whom an inquest was made as to whether he had killed one Eeginald Polle in self-defence.^ * Stukeley's ' Itinerary,' p. 18. t Stubbs's ' Constitutional History,' vol. iii., p. 552. X See Maddison's ' Lincolnshire Wills,' 1st Series, pp. xlii and Ivi ; 2nd Series, pp. xxvi-xxxiii. § It has been suggested that the name Cust was derived from the word " coast." II De Banco Roll, 11 Edw. I., No. 49, m. 58 d. % ' Calendarium Genealogicum,' vol. i., p. 128. THE CUST FAMILY. 3 Two or three other persons of the name lived in the South of England, viz., William Gust in Essex 1337,* Richard atte Gust in Sussex 1361,t and another William Gust in Dorsetshire 1398. J Returning to Lincolnshire we find that a certain William Gust and his son Robert were at Gainsborough during the latter half of the fourteenth century. The following extract from a Plea Roll of the year 1387 respecting them is curious as shewing the way in which the surname Hamson originated : — " Robert Oust of Gaynesburgh, by his attorney, demands against John Hamson of Graynesburgh one messuage, etc., of which the said John has unjustly disseised him. And the aforesaid John by John Bokyngham his attorney comes and says that one William Cust of Gaynesburgh, father of the aforesaid Robert .... by a certain deed dated in the 35th year of the Lord Edward, grandfather of the now King, enfeofEed the aforesaid John by the name of John, son of Hamo de Lee .... of this me88uage."§ Next comes a less reputable representative of the name in the person of a certain Robert Cust, Glerk, who in 1401 took the benefit of clergy, after having been convicted at Leicester of " having entered the field of Hathern and having taken away the horse of Thomas Brennsmyth, value 10ri."|| A family of the name of Cost flourished at Nottingham, according to the Corporation Records, from 1408 till 1503, of whom Alderman John Cost was a Collector of Subsidies for Henry Vll.lf There are two Gust wills in the District Probate Registry of Bury St. Edmund's, neither of which is of the slightest interest. The first is the will of John Gust, Chaplain, dated 1436; and the other that of Simon Gust of Hornyngercherche, dated 1464. Lastly a certain Laurence Cust is mentioned, who was in the service of Margaret, Countess of Richmond and Derby. He married Margaret, widow of Thomas Roos of Dowsby in Lincolnshire (descended from Sir William de Roos of Ingmanthorp), and presented in her right, on August 15th, 1508, Henry Horneby, Glerk, to the Rectory of Dowsby. Margaret, Countess of Richmond and Derby, brought, in 1507, an action against John Tempest of Horbling, who was the first of the three husbands of Joan, the daughter and heir of Thomas Roos, for loss of the service of Laurence Cust. It seems that John Tempest, disapproving of Laur- ence Gust's marriage, had taken Margaret away from her husband, and • Coram IIcko Roll, Essex, Hil. 10 Edw. III., m. 119. t Hist. MSS. Coium., App., 5th Report, p. 510. X De Banco Roll, Dorset, Easter 21 Ric. II., m. 34Q d. § De Banco Roll, Michs. 11 Ric. II., m. 542. II Bishop Beaufort's Register at Lincoln, fo. 41. 1 ' Rot. Pari.,' vol. vi., pp. 517, 541. See also ' Test. Ebor.,' vol. v., p. 42, Surtees Society. 4 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. threatened him with violence, even using threats against his life. The pleadings shew that some months later : — " John Tempest, geut., Thomas Tempest, gent., Richard Botiller, John G-ardyner, and Eobert Botiller meeting Laurence Cust in the Ward of Farriugdon Without, London, two of them violently assaulted Laurence Cust. John Grardyner struck him with a sword on his right shin, and with the blow the nerves and veins were drawn and withered. Richard Botiller with another sword struck Cust on the left hand with the same result. The other three were inciting the two assailants, and as soon as the assault had been committed all five fled." Before, however, the case was finished John Tempest escaped any punishment by dying at Horbling, January 21st, 1507-8. Laurence Cust afterwards obtained damages against the other defendants in another action, which he brought against them in his own name.* Having now pretty well exhausted the list of Gusts in other parts of England, I come to the Gusts of Holland, of whom the earliest notice is in the reign of Edward II. An Assize was held at Boston 5 Edward II. (1312) : — " To recognize if Isabella, who was wife of Thomas the son of Richard, John Bonde of G-osberkyrke, John son of Grilbert son of William de Hoddil, Walter Sprot, Richard Cust, Thomas Cust, and Peter Bude .... had unjustly disseised John Cuttepyke and Margaret his wife and Beatrice sister of the said Margaret, of their free tenement in Quadring and Gosberkyrk .... And John Bonde and John the son of Grilbert came and the others did not come, and judgment of the assize against them in default."t It would appear from an old parchment copy of a Eoyal precept, ad- dressed to the Sheriff, dated May 8th, 1315, which is at Belton, that Eichard Gust was then a freeholding tenant of Sir Eanulph de Ey's manor of Gosberton. Sir Eanulph de Ey had died not long before, and the Sheriff was directed to summon twenty-four of his tenants by name, including Eichard Cust, to pay to Christiana his widow " her lawful dower due in the townships of Gosberkyrke, Quaderynge, and Donington." We further learn from the two Subsidy Eolls of 1 and 6 Edward III. that Eichard Cust lived at Quadring, and Thomas Gust at Gosberton, which villages join each other. The name of Cust occurs three times in the Subsidy Eoll of 1327, and four times in that of 1382. The amount of the Cust assessments is thus given : — • Coram Eege Roll, Michs. 23 Hen. VII., roll 89, m. 86, and Hilary Roll 90, mm. 31-65 and 62 d; also ' Lincolnshire Notes and Queries,' vol. iii., p. 55. Joan Roos's second husband was Edward Villers of Flore, who died June 26th, 1513. Her third husband, David Cecil (grandfather by his first wife Joan Dicons of William Cecil, Lord Burghley), gave her by his will (dated January 25th, 1535, and proved March 16th, 1541) half his household stuff at Dowsby, but she died before him March 8th, 1537-8. Their daughter Joan Cecil married Edward Browne. See Blore's ' Rutland,' pp. 76, 80; 'Notes and Queries,' 6th Series, vol. vii., p. 385. t Assize Roll, Lincoln, M. 3-21, 3, m. 7 d. Gosberkyrk or Goseberchirche was the original name of the present village of Gosberton. THE OUST FAMILY. 5 1 Edw. III. 6 Edw. III. Villa de Quadheryng. (One-twentieth.) (One-fifteenth.) De Ricardo Cust - x\nij(/. . iiijs. Villa de Oosherhyrk. De Matiir Cust - . iiijs. \\\d. ob. q*. De Thoma Cust - \\s. xd. q». - vjs. mjd. ob. Villa de Swynesheved. De Hugone Cust - xijc?. - xxiiirf.* A branch of the family appears to have been then living at Swineshead, a village about six miles north of Gosberton, for not only is Hugh Cust of Swineshead mentioned in these Subsidy Rolls, but in 1390 there was a William, son of John Cust of Swineshead, whose name appears in one of the title-deeds of the Bicker property, which afterwards came to the Custs. Although the name of Cust is not to be found in the only Subsidy Roll which includes the inhabitants of Pinchbeck, that of 1332, it is probable that some of the family were living there, who may perhaps have been assessed under some local name, such as " Simon atte Gateshend," or xmder their Christian names only as " Peter son of Reginald," both of which, with other similar appellations, will be found in the list printed of the names of those assessed at Pinchbeck (1). There was certainly a Simon Cust who was living at Pinchbeck a few years later in 1354, as his name appears in an Assize Roll of 28 Edward III. (N. 2-24.7, m. 51), recording a suit brought by " William Whyte of Pyncebek " against " Thomas Sareson of Pyncebek, John Bate of Pyncebek, and Simon Cust of Pyncebek " for some land. And here I cannot entirely pass over the old ti'adition of the Cust family, that their ancestor was a Sir Peter Cust,t who made his will at Pinchbeck November 17th, 1338. There seems nothing improbable in the idea that a Peter Cust lived at this time, but the evidence on which this tradition must have been founded has been lost. There is, however, a charter at Belton (which will be printed among the Brownlow deeds), dated 1309, to which Peter de Cust of Pinchbeck is a witness. Doubts as to the authenticity of this charter have been raised, but at all events we find that the charter as it now exists was used as evidence in 1637 in a lawsuit instituted by Mr. William Brownlow to recover some common land for the inhabitants of Surfleet. It is endorsed by three Lincolnshire Justices of the Peace, " Ran : Borlenham, Tho : Hatcher, Tho : Haring- ton," as having been shewn to two Pinchbeck gentlemen, "Thomas Ogle, Esq., and Dymoke Walpole, Esq., vvith John Burton, gent., of Gosberton," * Exchequer Lay Subsidies, Lincoln, 135-13 and 14. "Thomas Cust of Gosberkyrk" is also mentioned in a Lin(;olnshire line of 10 Kdw. IL (No. 161), and RoLCcr Cost in a fine of the previous yeiir (No. 48). t He is always styled Sir Peter Cust when mentioned. There is no evidence to shew that a Knight of this name exi.sted at this date. He may very probably have been a clerk in Holy Orders, as tho title of " Sir " was one by which in former times the clergy were frequently addressed. 6 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. when their examinations were taken in this suit April 11th, 1637. This charter has also been abstracted by the well-known antiquary, Gervas Holies, in his Lincolnshire Collections,* and at all events goes far to shew that the name of Peter Cust was not unknown as an ancestor of the Gusts of Pinchbeck as long ago as the reign of Charles 1. The large village of Pinchbeck seems to have existed as a parish before the Norman Conquest, It is situated on the Eiver Glen, and is two miles north of Spalding and about four miles south of Gosberton. When Domesday Book was made Ivo Taillebois badlands here which formed part of the manor of Spalding which he held in right of his wife Lucy, generally known as the Countess Lucy, the heiress of Torold the Sheriff, Baron of Spalding. In the list of the lands of Ivo Taillebois in Domesday Book is the following entry : — " In Picebeck there is soke of ten carucates of land for gelt. The land is ten carucates, twenty -two sokemen and sixteen villeins and twenty-two bordars have there nine carucates and four fisheries rendering fifteen hundred eels." The Countess Lucy afterwards gave her manor of Spalding, including this land, to the Priory of Spalding. This gift is mentioned in the ' Testa de Nevil/ where it is stated that the Prior of Spalding held eight carucates and five and a half ox-gangs of land in Pinchbec "from the gift of Lucy, Countess of Bolingbroc."t The Priory of Spalding acquired about the same time the advowsons of the four churches of Spalding, Pinchbeck, Moulton, and Weston. These parishes long remained attached to the Priory, and in 1404 John de Moulton, then Prior of Spalding, made some curious rules, specifying the share which each of them was to take in the execution of felons, a right always exercised by the Priors. The Bailiff of Spalding was to conduct the malefactor from the prison of the monastery to the gallows, the Bailiff of Pinchbeck was to find the rope, the Bailiff of Weston to carry the ladder, and the Bailiff of Moulton was finally to hang the felon. J Dugdale, in his ' History of Imbanking,' says that Richard I. gave the monks of Spalding leave to disafforest their lands, and about this time many of the existing drains and dykes appear to have been made. These requiring constant repairs. Commissioners of Sewers were appointed from time to time to apportion the expense to the different parishes through which they passed. Dugdale gives a report made by the commissioners in 23 Edward I. which shews that Pinchbeck then had to repair the southern * Lansdowne MS. 207 c, fo. 352. t ' Testa de Nevil,' p. 312. Those interested in the Countess Lucy will find many facts re- specting her in the ' Genealogist,' 2ud Series, vols, v., vi., and vii. Abstracts are given of many of the Spalding charters respecting the gifts made to the Priory by her and her successors in vol. v., pp. 66-75. In one of these. No. 28, W^illiam de Roumare, Earl of Liincoln, grants some land at Spalding to the Prior and monks, " as Lucy my mother " granted it to them, and this charter was afterwards confirmed by Edward III. (Charter Eoll, 4 Edw. III., No. 95.) X MS. Ledger of Spalding by Sir Lawrence Mighting, fo. 178. THE OUST FAMILY. 7 bank of the sewer of de la Beclie, Hache lode sewer, part of Baston Ee, and the great ditch of Pinchbeck the Brunne Ee. A later report of 16 Edward II. states that the Brunne Ee, now known as the River Glen, constantly overflowed the town of Pinchbeck, owing to the river below at Surfleet not being deep enough to carry off the water.* A fair and weekly market was granted to Pinchbeck in 1339,t and many well-known families after this time held land in the parish. I take the following names from the Oust and Brownlow deeds alone, without referring to other records : — Alkebarowe, Bele, Benet, CuUul, EUys, Glover, Goband, Grene, Harrington, Holland, Idon, de la Launde, Levys, Lough- ton, Pynchbek, Ogle, Reynaldson, Tylsen, Walpole, and Willoughby. It would not be within the compass of this Work to enter fully into that part of the history of Pinchbeck which does not refer to the Gust family, but I shall hope to be excused in giving some account of the tomb of Sir Thomas Pynchebek and Anne his wife, which is in the church, as it is especially interesting to the present owner of the Gust estate at Pinchbeck, on account of Countess Brownlow's descent from the great Earl of Shrews- buiy, whose arms appear upon it. The present stately church was built by the monks of Spalding during the fifteenth century, and was somewhat ruthlessly restored about thirty years ago. There is here a fine Perpendicular clerestory, the gift, it is said, of Sir Thomas Pynchebek about 1492, to whose memory and that of his wife Anne the altar-tomb in the south aisle of the church was erected, which has twenty-two heraldic shields, all still perfect but three, which fortunately Holies describes in his notes on Pinchbeck. J The following description of the arms on this tomb is taken from Mr. Everard Green's account of the Pynchebek family in ' Lincolnshire Notes and Queries,' vol. i., p. 175. " The shields on the north side of the tomb are ten in number. I. Argent, on a bend sable a bezant in chief, Pynchebek. u. Pynchebek, impaling Quarterly : — 1 and -i, Azure, three bucks trippant in ])ale or, Orene of Oreens Norton ; 2 and 3, Gules, a chevron between three cross-crosslets, a lion passant in chief or, Mablethorpe of Mable- thorpe. III. Pynchebek, impaling : — Argent, a aaltire gules, on a chief of the last three escallops of the field, Talboys. IV. Pynchebek, impaling: — Sable, a fess between three fleurs-de-lis argent, Welby of Moult on. V. Pynchebek, impaling :—Onles, three chevronels argent, Bawde. VI. Pynchebek, impaling Quarterly :— 1 and 4, Party per pale gules and sable, a lion rampant argent, Bellers of Kirkby-Bellers ; 2 and 3, Azure, a bend between si.x mullets argent pierced of the field, Koubye. * Dugdale's ' History of ImbankiiiK,' PP- 198, 224-230. t Tanner's ' Notitia Monastica,' Lincolnshire, No. Ixviii. X Harleian MSS. No. C82'J. 8 EECOEDS OF THE CTJST FAMILY. Tii. Quarterly : — 1 and 4, Orene of Green's Norton ; 2 and 3, Mahlethorpe of MahletJiorpe, impaling Quarterly of six : — (1) Argent, a bend between six martlets gules, Furnival ; (2) Or, fretty gules, Verdon ; (3) Gules, a saltire argent, Nevil ; (4) Azure, a lion rampant within a bordure or, Montgomery; (5), Gules, a lion rampant within a bordure engrailed or, Talbot ; (6) Argent, t^vo lions in pale gules, Strange. This seventh shield records the marriage of Sir Thomas Grene, Kt., with Mary Talbot, sister of John Talbot, the great Earl of Shrewsbury. Till. Quarterly: — 1 and 4:, Montgomerg, Talbot, -dud Strange; 2 and 3, Furnival, Verdon, and Nevile. This eighth shield belongs to Sir John Talbot, K.G., whom Shake- speare terms the " the great Alcides of the fields He was created Earl of Shrewsbury 20 May 1442, and died in the eightieth year of his age of wounds received in battle at Chastillon 18 July 1453, and was buried at Whitchurch in Shropshire. IX. Quarterly: — land 4, Grene; 2 smd S, Mablethorpe, impaling: — Gules, a cross flory argent, Latymer. This ninth shield refers to the match of John Grene of Stotfold in Bedfordshire with Edith, daughter and heiress of Sir Nicolas Latymer of Duntish, Knight. X. Grene impaling Bellers. The four shields on the west side of the tomb are : XI. Quarterly : — 1 and 4, Bellers ; 2 and 3, Houbye. XII. Green, impaling Quarterly : — 1 and 4, Bellers ; 2 and 3, Houbye. XIII. Pyncliebeh imjialing Talboys. XIV. Pynchebek. On the south side are eight shields : XT a saltire engrailed .... impaling Quarterly : — 1 and 4, Bellers ; 2 and 3, Barry engrailed argent and sable, a canton gules, Folvile. This Bellers quartering refers to the match of Sir Samson Bellers, Knight, with Emma, daughter and coheir of Sir Walter Eolvile, Knight. XTi. Pynchebek, impaling Quarterly :— 1 and 4, Bellers ; 2 and 3, Folvile. XVII. Per chevron sable and ermine, in chief two boars' heads couped or, Sandford, impaling Quarterly :— 1 and 4, Bellers ; 2 and 3, Folvile. xviii. Pynchebek, impaling .... three cinquefoils or roses. XIX. Pynchebek, impaling : — Gules, three water-bougets ermine. Boos. XX. (Now blank.) Quarterly:— 1 and 4, Montgomery; 2 and 3, Talbot im- paling Furnival. XXI. (Now blank.) Grene impaling Pynchebek. xxii. (Now blank.) Pynchebek:'* * Those interested in heraldry should also examine when they go to Pinchbeck the curious memorial heraldic brass to the memory of the Lambert family, which is described in the ' Gentleman'.s Magazine' for October 1791. Besides Holles's notes, Brooke, in Additional MSS. 17506, gives the arms formerly in this church. The Pynchebek arms, impaling Talboys, Roos, and Copuldyke, were then in a window with the inscription : " Orate pro Animabuz Eichi' THE CUST FAMILY. 9 I can add nothing further to the early history of the Ousts of Pinchbeck. A long interregnum occurs from 1354 till 1479, during which (as far as my researches have extended) they do not seem to have been involved in any legal proceedings, and have therefore left no traces of their existence in our legal records. No doubt the ancestors of the present family were living all this time at Pinchbeck, but this cannot be proved, as the title- deeds at Belton do not begin before 1479, when Robert Gust, whose history I shall take up in the next chapter, was living at Pinchbeck with two sons bearing the old family Christian names of Hugh and Simon, which would appear to connect him with the earlier Gusts. Meanwhile the branch of the family who lived at Gosberton had moved to Boston, but still retained their land at the former place. Richard Gust's land at Gosberton is men- tioned in a deed dated 1491 as adjoining that of Thomas de la Launde,* he also held in 1489 two acres of land at Roosgrene, Boston, from the Cor- pus Ghi-isti Guild. t His will, dated January 21st, 1505-6 (witnessed by the Prior of Spalding), shews that he died childless, as the lands which came to him " by inheritance at Gosberton " were bequeathed to his sister Emme and her heirs (3). Preceding this I have printed the curious old will of Christina the widow of Edmund Gust of London, woolpacker (2), who, I think, must have belonged to the Boston branch of the family, it being remembered that the principal trade of that place was in wool. The Gusts of Swineshead in 1390, are not mentioned again, and after the death of Richard Gust of Boston and Gosberton, the Gusts of Pinchbeck appear to have been the only representatives left of the earlier Gusts of Holland. APPENDIX TO CHAPTER I. (1) LIST OF THE INHABITANTS OF PINCHBECK, 1332. Exchequer Lay Subsidies, 135-14. Endorsed : 6 Edward III. Particule xv" Domino Regi concesse A" sexto in part, de Holland in Com' Lincoln. M. 8. AVap' de Ellowe. Viir de Pyncebeck. 1>. Gilb'to Selo xj d. q". „ Simo'e AtteKatcslienJ xix d. q". „ Ux' Walfi Attegateshend ix d. ob. q". „ Gilb'to Loue ij s. xd. . Agn' Osberne Henr' Buntyng Joh'e Ilerlewyn Will'o fr'c ei' "Will'o CanUcl Alano Walranene iij s. iij d. q". viij d. iij s. iiij d. ij s. xj d. ob. q". v.1. vij d. ob. Pinchbeck and Matildis uxoris suae qui banc fenestram fieri fecerunt." There seem to have been more than one family of the name of Pynchebek wlio lived here. The line of Sir Thomas Pynchebek (whose ancestor Chief Baron Saroson adopted the name of Pynchebek) ended with his great-great-granddaughter Anno, daughter and heir of Nicholas Pyi\chebek, wife of John Colvile of Newton in the Isle of Ely. She joined with her grandson in selling some of the Pynchebek property to Henry Cust in 1604. * Brownlow title-deeds at Belton. t Thompson's ' History of Boston/ p. 130. C 10 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. D. Thorn' Praunceys „ Eob'to Cope „ Eob'to Herlewyn „ Henr' Brous „ Henr' Werling „ Will'o Mey „ Thorn' de Honyngh"in „ Joh'e Temer „ Alio' Geyueye „ Wydon' Outred' „ Joh'e fil' Gilb'ti „ Thorn' Thacker' „ fil' Gilb'ti de Pyncebeck „ Gilb'to de Benyton „ Hug' Prest „ Eic' fil' Ad' „ Agn' ux' Simon' „ Thorn' fil' Galfr' „ Thom' Walranene „ Alan' Barfot „ Eob'to fil' Rob'ti „ Will'o Cluny „ Eob'to fr'e ei' „ Eog'o Dode „ Eob'to fir ei' „ Will'o fir Walt'i „ Will'o Jake „ Helewys' Wyjje „ Alan' fil' Thorn' „ Jacobo Garden' „ Joh'e Eog' „ Simo'e Glou' „ Eic' fil' Thorn' „ Simo'e fil' Gilb'ti „ Eegiu' fil' Walt'i „ Galfr' Frere „ Walt'o fil' Alan' „ Hug' Piper' „ Walt'o de Coupeland „ Hug' Gymer „ Ux' Ean' „ Joh'e Wluiue „ Eob'to Wluiue „ Thom' Osberne „ Eic' Drye ,, Alan' Barfot „ Simon' de Bradewe „ Marg' de Bradewe „ Eob'to Barfot „ Emma Herlewyn „ Will'o Euerard „ Joh'e Clenelock „ Petr' fir Eegin' „ Gilb'to Sparewe „ Walramo fil' Eegin' vj s. X d. D. Joh'e Aubry xvij d. X d. ob. „ Petr' Attefreres iiij s. ij s. ixd. ob. q". „ Walt'o Halyday xijd. XX d. „ Will'o Potter X d. ob. ij s. iiij d. „ Joh'e Couper xij d. ij s. „ Simon' fr'e ei' X d. ob. q". iij s. ob. „ Walt'o Fraunceys ix d. vj s. iiij d. „ Will'o Herlewyn iijs. xiij s. ix d. „ Thom' Eybald vij s. xj s. „ Will'o Clement vij s. iiij d. iij s. iiij d. „ Will'o Attetounesende xj d. q". iiij s. viij d. „ Eic'o Pyper viij d. XX s. xj d. q". „ Eob'to Hellewyn XX d. xij d. „ Wal'to Maynard iiij s. iij s. viij d. ,, Eob'to Busche ij s. XX d. „ Gilb'to fil' Widon' iij s. XV s. vij d. ob. „ John" ux' Gilb'ti iij s. v d. ob. XXV s. viij d.ob. q". „ Eog'o Moreweld iiij s. viij d. xij d. „ Gilb'to Attebord vs. xij d. „ Thom' Oydir' vij s. ij d. iij s. iiij d. „ Will'o Taillo' xij d. X d. ob. „ Joh'e fil' Walt'i xviij d. ijs. „ fil' Gilb'ti Loue vs. xyj d. „ Simo'e Loue viij d. ob. xijd. „ Eic' Eeynald' XV d. xjs. „ Eob'to Eaulyn vs. xiij s. iiij d. „ Laur' de Leek ij s. ij s. „ Galfr' Attefeld iij s. iiij d. iiij s. „ Joh'e Dalle iiij s. vs. „ Eic' Heruest iiij s. xij d. „ J oh'e Attegatesende ij s. ijs. „ Thom' Atteharth xij d. iiij s. „ Eob'to Whyte vj s. viij d. iij s. „ ux' Will'i Dalle iij s. iiij d. ij s. viij d. „ Eob'to Knoble ijs. iij s. iiij d. „ Steph' Warde iij s. viij s. „ Will'o Lechour xij d. vj s. viij d. „ Joh'e fil' Hug' iij s. iiij d. iij s. „ Alan' Gunneson xvj d. XX d. „ Simo'e fr'e ei' ij s. viij d. iiij s. „ Gilb'to Hoyot iij s. iiij d. xviij d. ob. „ Thom' Fosse xvj d. xix d. „ Thom' Buutyng xij d. X d. ob. q°. „ Eic' Wodecock xxij d. xij d. „ Eog'o Gippe xij d. ij s. ij d. „ Will'o Dynaunt viij s. iiij d. xxij d. „ Thom' Alkok iij s. viij d. iiij s. „ Will'o Myterun iij s. iiij d. xxij d. ob. „ Joh'e Jeck vijs. iiij s. „ Thom' Attegrene vj s. X d. ijs. „ Walt'o Neue iiij s. xjd. „ Joh'e Godesman xij d. iiij s. „ Joh'e de Brytyfen xvj d. iij s. iiij d. „ Gilb'to de Brytyfen xiij s. V d. q iij s. viij d. ob. „ Joh'e de Wyndesou' ix s. THE GUST J). Will'o Crowe vij 8. „ Walt'o Bedel ij s. „ Joh'e fil' Ric'i vj s. viij d. „ Joh'e Atteliallo xij d. „ John" Ilowet xiij s. iiij d. „ Will'o fil' Alani XV s. ij d. „ WiU'o Ichon' iij s. iiij d. „ Godefr' fil' Gilb'ti xxij d. ob. „ Ad' Sower ij 8. „ Thoni' Fytheler iiij .s. iiij d. Joh'e fil' Alani vij s. iiij d. „ Joh'e Hayil xiij d. „ Joh'e de Wyixdesou' vij s. „ Joh'e Ostjot X8. „ Osanna Cullul XV 8. vij d. q". „ John" fil' Thorn' V s. „ Rob'to fr'e ei' xiij d. q". „ Gilb'to Seyntmarie xviij d. „ Joh'e Oyot vj s. iiij d. „ Walt'o Fitheler vj .s. viij d. ,, Joh'e Attehyriie xijs. „ Will'o Fytheler iiij s. „ Thorn' Wag vj 8. ix d. ob. q" „ Thom' Whyte V s. „ Walt'o Biiiityng iiij s. „ Isabeir Whyto ix s. vj d. „ Joh'e fir ei' ijs. ,, Joh'e Attemylne xvjd. „ WiU'o fir Gilb'ti V 8. „ Will'o Bonderaan xiiij d. ,, Joh'e Attetounesheud ijs. „ Joh'e Longc ix d. q*. „ Rob'to Thurger iiij 8. „ Joh'e de Northlong xiij B. iiij d. ,, Thorn' fr'e ei' viij s. „ Rob'to Aubray xij d. „ Rob'to Attebord iij s. „ Hug' Oydir' ij s. yj d. ob. „ Rob'to fil' Alani ij 8. j d. ob. q". „ Alan' fil' Ric' xvj d. ob. „ Thorn' fil' Nich'i xiij d. „ Rog'o Attebord XV d. ,, Alan' Jake viij d. ob. „ ux' Rob'ti Jake vj 8. „ Pctro Lon^'c V s. iiij d. „ Emma Laiiender viij d. „ Alan' Cart' X d. ob. „ Thom' Clement iij s. iiij d. „ Rob'to Merewen ix d. „ Walt'o Goos xiiij d. „ Thom' fil' Sarre xiij d. „ Thom' Iryug ix d. ob. q". „ Joh'e Cay viij d. ob. q". FAMILY. 11 J-Tf dMKflJ vKf \j HtXlULlaill ... XIJ Q. J) TV ill Kf UctUcIlU^r X s. viij d. iT.lfiri'i Tv /il \'n tr iij s. ob. "W^ill'o SpiirwG ii Q viii H »J 0. VilJ u. viij d. ob. JoIi'g SouIg Til A AIJ U, Galfr' Attehalle Xij d. Joh'e Peeck xd. Galfr' Dvle YYii A rih Aliiii' dft Alkebar^we vi s ii d VI ^ VI 1 1 H VJ o. Vlil U. Alan' Gillp Tvil A A VIJ U. Al'in' fil* riilh'ti jj JXia.ll 111 VJlllJ bl xij d. yj VjlllJ vKf KIKj UluUIVCIlCJi 1111 4 T^Vififti* fr*A PI yy X ilUlll 11 \J Vl iiij 8. Joh'6 de Pelchor ix s. ij d. T^pt.r' Pplr'linr • • X dJi X K^l^jlLyJl V s. Wnlt.'n Ujilhp ij 8. X d. AVill'o C'leinont xi d a". „ W^alt*o Atlcbryggc xij d. B'nd*co fil' Ood'i xj d. ob. q". „ WiU'o Sledde ijs. „ fil' Ric' Skynn' X 8. „ Gilb'to Attel)rygg xij 8. vj d. „ Thom' Attebrygg iij s. iiij d. „ Simo'e Tbacker iij s. ob. M. 9. Adhuc de viU' de Pyncebeck. D. Thom' Trulbock ijs. „ Joh'e Sykylbrys ij s. viij d. „ Rob'to Bolower iiij s. „ Steph' fil' Ric'i vj 8. X d. „ Ric' fil' Gilb'ti xij d. „ Joh'e de Lytyljmrt xvj d. „ Gilb'to fil' ll'berti iij 8. vd. ob. q". „ Wal'to Ede iij 8. „ Ux' Walt'i Northlong ij 8. iiij d. „ Ric' Loucrerd ij s. „ WiU'o Attehyrne xvj d. „ WiU'o fil' Walt'i ij s. viij d. „ Joh'e Pyiun iij s. ,, Alano Flonter vij s. iiij d. „ Thom' de Welby ij s. „ Joh'e Gobald' ij „ Sinio'o fir Galfr' iij s. iiij d. „ WiU'o Le Clerk ij s. ,, Rob'to Rcynald' ij s, vj d. „ Regin' Sykylbris iij 8. „ Will'o de Coubyth ijs. Sm" to' vill' de Pyncebec xiij li. .wij d. ob. q\ 12 RECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. (2) WILL OF CHRISTINA CUST. Dated September 3rd, 1452 ; proved April 8th, 1454 (P.C.C. 11 Eouse). In Dei nomine Amen vicesimo tercio die mensis Septembris Anno Domini M°cccc°lij''° Ego Christina nuper uxor Edmundi Cust Civis et Wulpakker London sana mente ac corpore et bona memoria existens condo facio et ordino presens testamentum meum et ultimam voluntatem meam in hunc qui sequitur modum In primis lego et oommendo animam meam Deo Omnipotenti Crea- tori meo Beateque Marie Virgiui et omnibus Sanctis corpusque meum ad sepeliendum in ecclesia Hospitalis Sancte Katerine juxta Turrim London' in loco vel juxta locum ubi corpus Johannis Holt dudum viri mei jacet humatum coram ymagine Sancte Katerine in corpore ejusdem eculesie. Item lego fabrice predicte ecclesie Sancte Katerine pro sepultura mea ibidem ut prefertur habenda XX*. sterlingorum. Item lego utrique duorum fratrum dicti hospitalis ut in suis beneficiis et oracionibus animam meam habeat spiritualiter recommendatam iij s. iiij d. Necnon cuilibet trium sororum ejusdem hospitalis ad orandum pro anima mea xx d. Item lego cuilibet decem mulierum dicti hospitalis vocatarum Bed wommen ad orandum pro anima mea xij d. Item lego operi ecclesie Sancti Dunstani in Oriente London' xx s. sterlingorum. Item volo quod expense f unerar [ie] circa sepulturam meam faciendam fiant per ordinacionem et disposicionem Executorum meorum subscriptorum Et nolo plures torcheos habere circa funeracionem meam nisi sex et officio mortuorum completo dentur illi sex torchei scilicet duo inde predicte ecclesie Sancte Katerine et duo summo altari predicte ecclesie Sancti Dunstani Ac unum torcheum altari Sancte Trinitatis dicte ecclesie Sancti Dunstani et unum torcheum altari Sancte Marie in eadem ecclesia ad de- serviendum ibidem in diviuis dum durare poterint. Item lego Johanni Cust apprenticio Stephani Tychemerssh Civis et Merceri London' quinque marcas sterlingorum. Item lego pro quodam devoto Capellano honeste conversacionis divina celebraturo in predicta ecclesia Sancti Dunstani pro anima mea et animabus Johannis et Edmundi quondam virorum meorum ac animabus omnium quibus teneor et omnium fidelium defunctorum per unum annum integrum proximo sequentem post meum decessum decem marcas sterlingorum Et volo quod predictus Capellanus ad omnes horas canonicas in predicta ecclesia Sancti Dunstani cantando sive dicendo intersit nisi causa et excusacio legitima sue absentacionis habeatur. Item lego Eicardo Cust fratri dicti Edmundi nuper viri mei xl"*. sterlingorum. Item lego cuilibet Executorum meorum onus presentis testa- menti mei subeunti xxvj s. viij d. sterlingorum. Residuum vero omnium bonorum meorum ac catallorum et debitorum ubicunque existencium post debita mea persoluta sepulturam meam factam et presentis testamenti mei complecionem lego ad faciendum et distribuendum pro anima mea et animabus prediutis per Executores meos ut in missis celebrandis pauperum distribucionibus maritagiis pauperum juveucularum bone fame et honeste conversacionis non habendum unde se maritari poterint et in aliis operibus caritativis prout ipsi melius et salubrius viderint et sperent Deo placere et saluti anime mee proficere. Hujus autem testamenti mei hos facio ordino et con- stituo meos executores scilicet Thomam Crofton capellanum et prefatum Stephanum Tychemerssh mercerum. In cujus rei, etc. Datum London' die et anno supradictis. Probatum fuit dictum testamentum coram Magistro Zanobio Mulakyn Decretorum Doctore Decano ecclesie Beate Marie de Arcubus London' sede Archiepiscopali Cant' vacante octavo die mensis Aprilis anno Domini M^cccCliiij'" Et commissa fuit administracio, etc. Executoribus predictis, etc. Et dicti Executores dimissi sunt. (3) WILL OF RICHARD COSTE. Dated January 11th, 1505-6; proved February 5th, 1505-6 (P.C.C. 3 Adeane). In Dei nomine Amen Ego Ricardus Coste de Boston pistor compos mentis et in bona memoria existens laudetur Altissimus undecimo die mensis Januarii anno Domini Millesimo quingentesimo quinto et anno regni Regis Henrici septimi post conquestum Anglie xxj" condo facio et ordino presens testamentum meum qui [for in] hunc qui sequitur modum. In primis lego et commendo animam meam Deo Omnipotenti Creatori et Salvatori meo Beateque Marie Virgiui matri ejus et omnibus Sanctis corpusque meum ad sepeliendum in Capella Beate Marie Virginis infra ecclesiam Sancti Botulphi de Boston predicta sub sarcofago matris mee. Item do et lego summo altari ejusdem ecclesie pro decimis et oblationibus forte oblitis seu retractis in anime mee exoueratione THE CUST FAMILY. 13 iij *. iiij d. Item lego meiim mortuarium ut Jus requirat. Item lego fabric! matricis ecclesie Lincoln' xij d. Item lego Sancte Katerine extra barrus Lincoln' ad sustentacionem et relevationem pauperum sororum decrepitorum ori)lianorum et alitorum sustentorura infra Lospitale ibidem viij d. Item lego pro fractione mei busti xx d. Item lego quatuor ordinibus fratrum ut mecum vadant ad ecclesiam uuicuique eorum pro suo labore ij *. Item volo quod mea placea vocata Geldnar[is] cum edificiis superedifieatis et suis pertinenciis ut situatur post decessum Katerine uxoris mee vendatur et moneta inde recepta donetur gilde Beate Marie in Gosbertonne. Item volo quod mea placea cum edificiis superedifieatis et pertinenciis suis vocata Lomsome cum duabus acris terre ut situatur post decessum Katerine uxoris mee vendatur secundum consilium domini Prioris de Spaldinge et pecunia inde recepta detur monasterio de Spaldinge ea coudicione quod ejusdem loci Prior et Conventus in confraternitatem sue domus Capitularis me et Katerinam uxorem meam confratrem et consororem admittant et annuatim Placebo Dirige cum iiovem lectionibus pro me ac uxore mea et nostris parentibus imperpetuum observent Quod si noluerint tunc volo quod ilia pro animabus nostris ubi majus necesse fuerit distribuatur et erogetur. Item volo quod meam plsiceam cum edificiis superedifieatis et omnia imprimcnta meo artificio pertinencia et pertinencia sua Katerina uxor mea liabeat durante vita sua ea condicione quod ipsa quateromni anno durante vita sua videlicet in fine uniuscujusque quarterii omnium annorum quamdiu vixerit exequias et missam pro mea anima et animabus parentum meorum celebrari faciat in ecclesia fratrum ordinis Carmelitaruin in Boston. Et post decessum dicte Katerine uxoris nice volo quod dicta placea mea ut prefertur que situatur extra fratres Carmelitarum in Boston predicta cum suis pertinenciis predictis vendatur secundum consilium et consensum prioris ejusdem loci et quod mei feoffati inde statim deliberent quandocun(iue requisiti fuerint sine ulteriore dilatione et quod dicti fratres pecuniam pro placea predicUi sic receptam recipiant eo quod predictam observanciam imperpetuum observent pro nostris animabus et parentum nostrorum et quod habeant nomen meum et Katerine uxoris mee scriptum in tabula et positum ibidem super magnum altare pro perpetua momoria et quod in confraternitate[m] sue domus Capitularis nos admittant et confra- trem et consororem me et dictam uxorem meam faciant imperpetuum. Item volo quod Katerina uxor mea habeat omnes illa.s terras dcscendentes michi jure liereditario durante vita sua nomine dotis sue jacentes in Gosbertonne viz. unain placoam cum tribus acris terre vocatis Townestofte et tres acras terre vocatas Mowstoftc unam acram terre jacentera extra Wynwatt (Miiellaiii duas acras terre jacentes [blank'] Thomas A nderton de Go[s]berton Et post decessum Katerine uxoris meo volo quod dicte terre remancant Emme .sorori mee et heredibus do corporc suo legitime pro- creatis ea condicione quod ipsi exequi:is et missam annuatim tempore etuuni celebrari faciant pro animabus parentum meorum dando dictis fratribus ij s. quolibet tempore pro suo labore Quod si noluerint volo tunc quod dicte terre vendantur per meos executores et feotfatos et pecunia inde liabita distribuatur pro nostris animabus et iiaroiitum nostrorum ubi majus necesse fuerit et videbitur faciendum. Residuum vero omnium el siiigiilorum tionorum meorum et catalloriim ac debitorum meorum ubicunque existencium debit is iiieis primitus per.-iolutis et legatis meis perimpletis do et lego integre Katerine uxori nice co quod ipsa faciat ununi idonoinu .xacerdotem per unum anmim integrum celebrare pro animabus nostris et parentum nostrorum et omnium fidclium defun(;torum. Insiiper volo quod tres acre terre mee jacentes in Longe Penne vocate Powltertofte vondanliir ])er meos executores et feofTatos ac pro anima di8tribua[n]tur. llujus autem testamenli mei ordino et fucio meam executricem Katerinam uxorem meam et Thomam Parre supervisorem recipiendo pro labore suo xiij s. iiij d. Item facio meos feoffatos llobertum Parre filium Thome Parre Johannem Flottyret Johannoiu Ilunte. In cujus rei testimonium huic prosenti testamento meo sigillum meum apposui Iliis lestibus domino Prioro do Spaldynge Priore fnitrum Carmelitarum de Boston' Johanne Ilawbray Will'mo Pakker et aliis. Probatum fuit suprascriptuin tostaiiientiiin coram domino apud Lamehitlie quinto die mensis Februarii Anno Domini Millosimo quingont<^simo (piinlo juraniento Johannis Pate procuratoris in hac parte Ac approbatum et iiisinuutum Et commissa fuit administratio omnium bonorum et debitorum dicti doluiicti Katerine relicte exccutrici in liujusiiiodi testamento nominate in persona dicti procuratoris de bene et fideliter administrando ac do pleno et fidoli inventario citra festum Annunciacionis Beate Marie Virginis proximo futurum exliibendo Necnon do piano et vero com- pote reddendo ad sancta Dei evangelia in debita juris forma jurati. 14 CHAPTER II. EOBEET OUST, 1479—1491. EoBEKT CusT, with whose will and title-deeds the series of family documents preserved at Belton begins, was living- at Pinchbeck in 1479. Very little is known of him excepting that he owned a small estate in Pinchbeck, and he would seem to have been principally engaged, like many of his neighbours, in the cultivation of flax, which was at that time, as well as hemp, much grown in Holland.* He is styled " flaxman " in the earliest of the deeds, by which one Hugh Ray, who seems to have acted more than once as a feoffee of the Levys family, conveyed in 1479 to Robert Oust and his feoffees Walter Benet and William Tylson a large house and the adjacent croft in a part of Pinchbeck called Croswithand, which had belonged to the Levys family. It is not certain whether Robert Gust purchased this house or whether it may perhaps have come to him in right of his wife or mother. In dealing with these early deeds it should always be remembered that it is often difficult to decide who was the person entitled to the lands con- veyed by them, as at this date most of the land in England was held by feoffees, or as we now call them trustees, for the benefit of the real owner of the property, who, although able to alienate his lands during his lifetime, could not till the reign of Henry VIII. dispose of them by will. It became therefore convenient to keep land in the hands of these feoffees, who were changed from time to time, generally when a man succeeded to his estate or when he wished to settle his property on the occasion of his marriage. There is no difficulty in identifying the site of this house from the boundaries mentioned in the conveyance, comprising the great Northgate graft drain to the north, which still exists, and the Ee gate or road by the Burne Ee, now called the River Glen, to the south. " The great house at Croswithand," as this house is called in a deed dated 1525, became the principal dwelling of the Gust family for some years till they moved to a house near Money Bridge about 1557. It appears to have stood in the field now called Wyer's Homestead, which forms part of a farm belonging to Earl Brownlow, in the occupation * One of the deeds referring to the Ea field, dated 1479, is witnessed by Richard Pynchebek, Esq., Thomas Pynchebek, Esq., John Bathe and William Bele, flaxmen, and John Malet, lawnder'. A lawnderer or launderer appears to have been a man whose occupation was that of washing clothes, in fact, a male laundress. Holingshed mentions " launderers " as forming part of the household of Eichard II. in 1399. ROBEET OUST. 15 of Mr. Jackson. We are fortunately able to reconstruct this old family mansion, in imagination at least, fi'om an inventory taken after the death of Robert Gust's grandson Richard Oust in 1553, which mentions the rooms of the house by name. First of all, as was usual at that time, there was a hall or large room, probably of two stories in height, open to the roof and strewed with rushes, where the family lived and took their meals, and where the visitors and perhaps the sons of the house slept. There was a parlour, which appears to have been the private room of the master and mistress of the house, and where .they slept with some of their children. Over this was a chamber for the maid-servants, where they worked and slept. There was also a kitchen with a room over it which was used as a granary, a " brue house," a " milne house," a " mylke house," a chamber over the mjdke house where more wheat and malt was stored, and a bam, all of which offices seem to have been built round a yard. In this house Robert Gust lived for the next twelve years, during which time he added to his property some small pieces of land in Pylcherd Drove, Burtifen, and Dolefen rig, to the north of the Northgate graft drain, which still form part of the Gust estate, and are now included in Mr. Jackson's farm. He also acquired three acres of land called Wysse land or Withs, situated in the Ea field, forujerly one of the great parish fields of Pinchbeck. The whole of this field, containing about twenty-four acres, has been gradually bonght up by the Gusts, and is now called Eastfield Glose, the word Ee or Ea (which meant water) being corrupted into East. He appears to have also had other lands in Pinchbeck, such as Warden tre lands named in his will, which have long since passed out of the possession of the Gust family. Robert Gust is mentioned in a Gourt Roll of the manor of Spalding, now in the British Museum, where in the record of a court held for Thomas, Prior of Spalding, by Richard Welby, Steward, 3 Henry VII., 1487-8, his name heads the list of the following freeholding tenants of the manor : — Thomas Sowle. Joh'cs Sowle. Hugo Ray. Will'm's Prest."* I can discover nothing further respecting Robert Gust, who died about four years later in the winter of 1491, leaving two sons : 1, Hugh, his son and heir; and 2, Simon. He also left a widow of the name of Alice, who was very probably his second wife and already a widow when Robert Gust married her, as she appears by his will to have had a young son named Robert Dere. • Additional Charters 24449. rRob'tus Cast. Will'm's Harberd. " Pynchebck \ Si'on Mayiierd. Thomas "White. Tnquis. liberi. j .loh'es Lytwbite. Thomas Toche. vAVill'm's Reynoldson. Joh'es Thakker. 16 EECORDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. Both Hugh and Simon seem to have been under age at the time of their father's death, and Simon, to whom he bequeathed twenty marks by his will dated September 20th, 1491, was still in his apprenticeship. Robert Oust directed that his wife Alice should live in his mansion-house and enjoy all his property till his son Hugh married, when he was to have half of the property, and the other half at her death, with remainder to his younger son Simon. His will, which follows, appears to have been executed under the immediate influence of one of the Pinchbeck priests, William Bystill, Chaplain, who was an executor with Alice Cust. Amongst his numerous bequests for pious purposes may be noticed a legacy of 40s. to the mother Church of Lincoln,* a gift of 6s. 8d. to the Guild of St. Peter the Apostle, and of 4d. each to the other Guilds of Pinchbeck, viz., those of the Blessed Mary, of St, John the Baptist, of the Holy Trinity, and of St. Nicholas. Robert Welby, Clerk, was appointed supervisor of the will. APPENDIX TO CHAPTER II. (1) WILL OF EOBEET CUST. Dated September 20th, 1491 ; proved January 23rd, 1491-2. From the probate copy at Belton. In Dei nomine Ameu vicesimo die mensis Septembris anno domini millesimo cccc"° nona- gesimo prime. Ego Robertus (Just de Pynchbek compos mentis saneque memorie condo testa- mentum meum in hunc modum. Imprimis lego animam meam dec omnipotenti beate marie ac omnibus Sanctis corpusque meum ad sepeliendum in cimiterio ecclesie de Pynchebek predicta. Item lego pro mortuario meo quod justum fuerit. Item lego vicario de Pynchebek pro decimis meis oblitis xij''. Item lego custodibus sive gardianis gilde sive confraternitatis beate marie de Pynchebek predicta iiij'^ Item lego gardianis gilde sive confraternitatis Sancti Johannis Baptiste ibidem iiij"*. Item lego gilde Sancte Trinitatis iiij''. Item lego gilde Sancti Nicholai ibidem iiij'". Item lego gilde Sancti Petri Apostoli vj' viij''. Item lego lumini ymaginis domini nostri Jhu' Xp'i crucifixi xij"*. Item lego custodibus sive gardianis bonorum et operum ecclesie predicte ad opus ejusdem ecclesie quinque marcas legalis monete. Item matrici ecclesie Lincolniensi quadraginta solidos. Residuum vero omnium bonorum meorum non prelegatorum debitis meis primitus persolutis ac ultima voluntate mea in omnibus adimpletis [_sic] do et lego disposicioni Willielmi Bystill capellani et Alicie uxoris mee quos facio hujus testamenti mei executores meos. Item ordino Robertum Welb}' clericum supervisorem ejusdem testamenti mei ut ipsi inde ordinent et disponant prout eis melius .saluti anime mee videbitur expedire. Datum apud Pynchebek predictam die et anno supradiotis. * See " Legata Fabrice Lincoln' Cathed' : 1484—1519." [Cathedral Muniment Room, Bj. 1-4.] " Nomina legatorum et de legatis fabrice ecclesie Beate Marie Lincoln' de festo S. Joh'is Bapt' usque ad festum S. Michaelis arch' prox' seq' a° d'ni m°cccc° nonagesimo secundo. " Rob'tus Coost nuper de Pynchebecke in Holand xp." EGBERT OUST. 17 Hec est ultima voluntas mei Eoberti Gust de Pj'nchebek facta die et anno supradictis. Im- primis volo quod Alicia uxor mea habeat messuagium meum in quo inbabito cum omnibus terris et tenementis meis pratis pascuis et pasturis tamdiu eadem Alicia in pura viduetate sua permaneat. Item volo quod Hugo filius meus cum fuerit maritatus habeat medietateni omnium predictorum terrarum ct tenementorum cum premissis sibi et heredibus suis de corpora suo legitime procreatis et post decessura dicte Alicie omnia predicta terra at tanamanta sint at remaneant predicto Hugoni et heredibus de corpore suo legitime procreatis. Et si contingat ipsum Hugonem obire sine heredibus de corpore suo legitime procreatis quod tunc volo quod omnia predicta terre et tene- menta cum premissis remaneant Simoni filio meo Tanenda sibi et heredibus suis de corpore suo legitime procreatis. Et si contingat ipsum Simonem obire sine heredibus de corpore suo legitime procreatis tunc volo quod omnia predicta terre el tenementa cum omnibus premissis vendantur et disponantur in operibus caritativis per e.xefjutores meos pro salute anirae omnium amicorum meorum et omnium fidelium defunctorum. Item volo quod predictus Simon filius meus habeat vigiuti marcas cum exierit extra apprentisagium suum vel infra annum idem terapus proxinie sequentem de debitis meis michi debitis. Item volo quod Johanna Wake habeat unam vaccam de bonis meis. Item volo quod Robertus Dere filiolus meus habeat decern solidos et unam vaccam de bonis meis. Item volo quod predicta uxor maa custodiat illam vaccam in pasturis meis ad maxi- mum profituum ejusdem Roberti. Item volo quod executores mei cuslodiant anniversarium mourn quolibet anno imperpetuum et quod recipiant et habeant pecuniam pro dicto anniversario ut jire- dicitur custodiendo de quadam pastura jaceute apud Warden tree lands tres solidos et quatuor denarios. In Dei Nomine Amen coram nobis Johanne Parkar Legum Bacallario ac Ofiiciali Domini Archidiaconi Lincolniensis presens tcstamontum est exhibitum ae pro legitimo approbatum et conlirmatum at infrascriptis executoribus in forma juris juratis est commissum et ab cisdem admissum ac acquietavimus eosdem ab omni iilteriori compotu nobis .... [^illegihle here, . . . . paroch' de Boston vicesimo tertio die mensis Januarij anno Domini millesimo cccc'"" nonagesimo prinio. (2) HOUSE IX CllOSWITHAND.* Three deeds tied together. U79. Sciant presentes et futuri (juod ego Hugo Raye de Pynchebok dedi concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Roberto Cust de Pynchebek flaxmau Waltero Benet et Willelmo Tylson de eadem heredibus et sissignatis eorum unum mesuagium cum edificiis superedificatis cum toto crofto adjacento et portinentiis suis jacent' in Pynchebek inter bondagium prions et conventus de Siialdynt,' ex parte oriantali et bondagium diclorum prioris et conventus et terram Roberti Frauncy ex parte occidcnlali ct abuttat versus austrum super terram predict! Roberti Frauncy et super communem viam juxla Byrne Eo et versus boraam super Northgate grafte. Habendum et tenendum iircdictum mesuagium cum edificiis superedificatis cum toto crofto adjacente et pertinentiis suis prefatis Roberto Cust Waltero Benct et Willelmo Tylson heredibus et assignatis eorum de cjipilalibus dominis feodi illius per servicia inde dcbita et de jure consuota. Et ego vero predictus Hugo Raye et heredes mei predictum mesuagium cum edificiis superedificatis cum toto crofto adjacente et pertinentiis suis prefatis Roberto Cust Waltero Benet et Willelmo Tylson heredibus et iussignatis eorum contra omnes gentcs warantizabimus. In cujus rei testi- monium huic presenti carte mec sigillum meum apposui. Iliis testibus Ricardo Pynchebek do Pynchebek armigero, Thome Pynchebek de eadem armigero, Johanne Tylson de eadem flax- man, Willelmo Geege et AVillelmo Gonno de eadem et aliis multis. Data apud Pynchebek ♦ All the deeds and documents printed in this Work to which no other reference is given are at Belton. It will be noticed that the spoiling of the names both of persons and places often varies, and that grammatical errors sometimes occur in the deeds, which arc printed verbatim, with the exception of the oxpansiou of some of the more ordinary contracted words. D 18 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. die dominica proxima post festum Sancti Dionisii [October 9] Anuo regni Regis Edwardi quarti post conquestum Anglie decimo nono. Small circular seal in red wax, a sun or star of sixteen rays. indorsed :* — Langale Drove. This is the capitale messuage in Cros w'*" hand decimo n'o of Edward the fourth. Also : — Hugo Raye to Robert Cust. 1458. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Gilbertus Donyton de Pynchebek concessi dedi et hac present! carta mea confirmavi Gilberto Gylden de Pynchebek lawnder', Thome Levys de eadem, et Gilberto Lyndesay de eadem heredibus et assignatis eorum capitale mesuagium meum in Pynchebek cum toto crofto adjacente cum edificiis et pertinentiis suis sicut jacet inter bondagium prioris et conventus de Spaldyng ex parte orientali et bondagium dictorum prioris et conventus et terram Roberti Frawncy ex parte occidentali et abuttat versus austrum super terram predicti Roberti Frawncy et super communem viam juxta Pynchebek Ee et versus boream super Northgate grafte. Habendum et tenendum predictum mesuagium cum crofto adjacente cum edificiis et pertinentiis suis predictis Gilberto Gylden Thome Levys et Gilberto Lyndesay heredibus et assignatis eorum de capitalibus dominis feodi illius per servicia inde debita et de jure consueta imperpetuum Et ego vero predictus Gilbertus Donyton et heredes mei predictum capitale mesuagium cum toto crofto adjacente cum edificiis et pertinentiis suis prefatis Gilberto Gylden Thome Levys et Gilberto Lyndesay heredibus et assignatis eorum contra omnes gentes warantizabimus imperpetuum. In cujus rei testimonium huic presenti carte sigillum meum apposui. Hiis testibus Willelmo Idon de Pynchebek, Johaune Jakys de eadem, Johanne Deere de eadem, Johanne Tylson de eadem juniore, Thoma Easton de eadem textore et aliis. Data apud Pynchebek decimo die mensis August! Anno regni regis Henrici sexti post conquestum Anglie tricesimo sexto. Small circular seal in red tvax tvith initial D. Endorsed : — ffor my capitall messuage in Cros w"' hande made the 36 of Henry the 6. 1477. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Johannes Levys filius Thome Levys nuper de Pynchebek dimisi deliberavi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Hugoni Ray de Pynchebek heredibus et assignatis suis unum mesuagium cum edificiis superedificatis et cum toto crofto adjacente et per- tinentiis suis jacent' in Pynchebek inter bondagium prioris et conventus de Spaldyng ex parte orientali et bondagium dictorum prioris et conventus et terram Roberti Frawncy ex parte occidentali et abuttat versus austrum super terram predicti Roberti Frawncy et super com- munem viam juxta Pynchebek Ee et versus boream super Northgate grafte. Quam quidem mesuagium cum edificiis et toto crofto adjacente cum pertinentiis suis predictus Thomas Levys pater meus nuper habuit simul cum Gilberto Gylden et Gilberto Lyndesay de Pynchebek jam defuiicti[s] ex dono et feofiamento Gilberti Donyton de Pynchebek prout in quadam carta feoffa- menti inde illis heredibus et assignatis eorum plenius continetur. Et predictus Thomas Levys pater meus supervixit predictos Gilbertum et Gilbertum et solus seisitus in dicto mesuagio et crofto adjacente in domino moriens ab hoc seculo migravit et sic predictum mesuagium cum crofto adjacente cum omnibus pertinentiis suis post decessum predicti Thome Levys patris mei rniclii prefato Johanni Levys filio suo juris hereditarie descendebat. Habendum et tenendum pre- dictum mesuagium cum crofto adjacente cum edificiis et pertinentiis suis predicto Hugoni Ray heredibus et assignatis suis de capitalibus dominis feodi illius per servicia inde debita et de jure consueta imperpetuum Ita videlicet quod nec ego predictus Johannes Levys nec heredes mei nec aliquis alius pro nos sen nominibus nostris ahquod jus vel clameum in predicto mesuagio et crofto adjacente cum edificiis et pertinentiis suis de cetero exigere vel vendicare poterimus in futurum sed ab omni actione juris et clamei inde prehabita simus per presentes exclusi imper- * The endorsements on most of these deeds are, I think, in the handwriting of Richard Cust (1553—1583), and the others are in that of his son Henry Cust (1583—1617). A few of the deeds have been endorsed by both Richard and Henry Cust. EGBERT GUST. 19 petuum. In cujus rei testimouium huic (jresenti carte mee sigillum raeum apposui. Hiis testibus Willelmo Gegge rei testimonium huic present! carte nostre sigilla nostra apposui- mus. Hiis testibus Roberto Soule, Willelmo Goone, Johanne Francey, Willelmo Gedge, et Johanne Love de Pynchebek. Data apud Pynchebek predictam [blank] die mensis [blank] anno regni regis Henrici septimi sexto. Three circular teaU in red wax, 1 toith letter T., 2 B., 3 W. Endoraed : — Burte fFen for iij rod joyning le severa. Ve the towne booke fo : 40, fig. 27. (6) WYSSELAND. Three deeds tied together. 1458. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Robertas Wortys de Pynchebek dimisi deliberavi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Tiiome Reyiialdson de Pynchebek jiuiiori et Johaiwii Levys de eadem heredibus et assignatis eorinu unam peceam terre cum suis pcrtinentiis in Pynchebek vocatam Wysseland jacentem inter tcrram Ricardi Domini de Welughby ex parte occidentali et terrani Ricardi Pynchebek armigeri ex parte orientiili et abuttat versus austrum super conununera viam vocatam Eegate ct versus boream super communem severam vocatam Northgate Grafte. Quam quidem i)eceam terre cum alia pecea terre cum suis pertinentiis cum Willelmo Clony de Pynchebek seniore jam defuncto nuper conjunctim habui ex deliberacione et feoffamento Thome Houson de Pynchebek jam defuncti prout in (piadam carta feoffamcnti nobis heredibus et assig- natis nostris inde confecta i)lenius continetur. Habendum et tenendum predictam peciam terre cum suis pertinentiis prcdictis Tliome li<>ynald.son et Johanni Levys heredibus et assignatis eorum de capitalibus dominis foodi illius per servicia inde debita et de jure consueta imperpetuum. Ita videlicet (|uod nec ego prefatus Robertus Wortys nec heredes mei nec aliiiuis alius pro nos [sic] seu nominibus nostris aiiquid juris vel clamei de et in predicta pecia terre cum .suis pertinentiis nec in aliqua parcella eju.sdem de cetero exigere vel vendicare jjoterimus (juovis modo in futurum sed ab omni actione juris et clamei inde prehabita simus totaliter per presentes exclusi imper- petuum. Et ego vero prefatus Robertus Wortys ordinavi constitui et in loco meo posui dilectum michi in Christo Johanncm Jakys de Pynchebek verum certum et legitimum attornatum meum ad deliberandum pro mo ct nomine meo prcdictis Tliome Reynaldson et Johanni Levys heredibus et assignatis eorum ))lo!iam et pacilicam soisinam de et in predicta pecia terre cum suis pertinentiis secundum vim forniam ot effoctum hujus presentis carte mee. In cujus rei testimonium huic presenti carte sigillum niouin api)osui. Hiis testibus, Roberto Walpole de Pynchebek, Willelmo Idon de eadem, Jolianno Alalet de eadem, Gilberto Bcel, Roberto Sparugh de eadem, et aliis. Data apud Pynchebek vicesimo secundo die mensis Septembris Anno regni Regis Henrici sexti post conquestum Anglie tricesimo septimo. Endorsed .—Wysseland called Withes modo Henry Cust it is iij acres in the Eae feild.* • This land in the Eae or Water field, probably acquired by Robert Cust, is mentioned in the will of his son Hugh Cust. An Eae, Ee, or Eau was a Fen watercourse. See ' Lincolnshire Notes and Queries,' vol. ii., pp. 149, 188, 221. 22 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. 1466. Sciant presentes et futuri quod nos Johannes Loves de Pynchebek et Thomas Eeynoldson junior de eadem dimisimus deliberavimus et hac present! carta nostra confirmavinius Hugoni Eay de Pynchebek, Willelmo Whyte juniori de eadem, et Gilberto Whyte juniori de eadem heredibus et assignatis suis unam peciam terre cum pertinentiis jacentem in villa de Pynchebek inter terrara Domini de Wiloughby ex parte occidentali et terram Eicardi Pynchebek ex parte orientali cujus caput australe abuttat super magnam Eipam de Pynchebek vocatam Burn Ee et caput boriale abuttat super Northgate grafte. Habendum et tenendum predictam peciam terre cum pertinentiis prefatis Ilugoni Eay Willelmo Whyte juniori et Gilberto Whyte juniori heredibus et assignatis eorum de capitalibus dominis feodi illius per servicia inde debita et de jure consueta imperpetuum. Ita videlicet quod nec nos Johannes Leves Thomas Eaynoldson et heredes nostri nec aliquis alius per nosseu nomine nostro aliquod jus vel clameum in predicta pecia terre cum pertinentiis suis de cetero exigere sea clamare poterimus in futurum sed ab omni actione jure et clameo simus exclusi imperpetuum per presentes. In cujus rei testimonium huic presenti carte nostre sigilla nostra apposuimus. Hiis testibus Thoma Luffe de Pynchebek, Johanne Holande de eadem, Johanna Malett de eadem, Johanne Welles et Willelmo Grene de eadem et multis aliis. Data apud Pynchebek septimo decimo die mensis Augusti Anno regni Eegis Edwardi quarti post conquestum Anglie sexto. indorsed : — Wysslande iij acres in the eefelde. 1479. Sciant presentes et futuri quod nos Thomas Welby de Gedney armiger, Thomas Johnson de Pynchebek, Thomas Eeynoldson, Johannes Leves junior de eadem, et Eicardus Flowt' de Surflete dimisimus deliberavimus et hac presenti carta nostra confirmavimus Johanni Holand de Pynchebek heredibus et assignatis suis unam peceam terre cum pertinentiis suis jacentem in Pj'nchebek inter terram Domini de Wylougbby ex parte occidentali et terram Eicardi Pynchebek ex parte orientali et abuttat versus austrum super magnam Eipam de Pynchebek vocatam Prune Ee et versus boream super Northgate grafte. Habendum et tenendum predictam peceam terre cum suis per- tinentiis prefato Johanni Holand heredibus et assignatis suis de capitalibus dominis feodi illius per servicia inde debita et de jure consueta. Ita videlicet quod nec nos predicti Thomas Welby Thomas Johnson Thomas Ee3'noldson Johannes Leves et Eicardus Plowt' nec heredes nostri nec aliquis alius per nos sen nominibus nostris aliquod jus vel clameum in predicta pecea terre cum pertinentiis suis de cetero exigere vel vendicare poterimus in futurum sed ab omni actione jure et clameo inde prehabitis simus totaliter exclusi imperpetuum. Et insuper noveritis nos prefatos Thomam Welby Thomam Johnson Tliomam Eeynoldson Johannem Leves et Eicardum Flowt' attornasse constituisse et in loco nostro posuisse nobis in Cliristo [dilectum] Thomam Sparowe de Pynchebek nostrum certum ac legitimum attornatum ad deliberandum pro nobis et nominibus nostris prefato Johanni Holand heredibus et assignatis suis plenam et pacificam seisinam de et in predicta pecea terre cum suis pertinentiis secundum vim formam et effeotum hujus presentis carte nostre Eatum et gratum habiture quicquid predictus Thomas attornatus noster nomine nostro fecerit in premissis. In cujus rei testimonium huic presenti carte nostre sigilla nostro apposuimus. Hiis testibus Eicardo Pynchebek de Pynchebek armigero, Thoma Pynchebek de eadem armigero, Johanne Bathe, Willelmo Beele de eadem, flaxmen, et Johanne Malete de eadem la\vnder', et aliis multis. Data apud Pynchebek quinto decimo die mensis Augusti Anno regni Eegis Edwardi quarti decimo nono. Endorsed : — Wyths a ded of iij acres in the ee feld to Holland. 23 CHAPTER III. HUGH OUST, 1491—1534. Hugh Cust of Pinchbeck, although he appears to have been under age when he succeeded to his father's property in 1491, must have been of full age by September 20th, 1494, when he bought for fifty shillings, two acres of pasture in Stylegate, south of " Burnt Hall Drove," from Thomas Sykylbrys, franklin. In the bond for £5, given to him by Sykylbrys to complete this sale (3), he is described as " Hugh Oust, flax chapman," shewing that he continued to carry on and perhaps to extend his father's trade in flax. No formal conveyance of this land took place at the time, but John Scykkilbrys, described as " son of Simon Scikkilbrys," and who may have been brother to Thomas Sykylbrys, released it to Hugh Oust, Thomas Bathe, and Richard Beele, by a deed of somewhat doubtful date, about the year 1497, and it was eventually formally granted by Thomas Sykylbrys to Hugh Oust, Richard Beele, and Roger Beele, November 7th, 1501. These two acres in Stylegate can be almost certainly identified as forming part of one of the fields in Mr. Jackson's farm in Pinchbeck now called " Three Acres." Although the name of Stylegate, which still existed in Queen Elizabeth's time, has disappeared, yet it would appear that a lane, now called High Fields Lane, to the north of Three Acres field, was formerly called Burnt House Lane, and it is so marked in an estate map at Belton dated as late as the year 1815. There is also in this lane, a house called Brompt House, evidently a corruption of the older name Burnt Hall. Hugh Oust bought on January 20th, 1500-1, for £5 from Robert Sparowe, an acre iuid a half in the great Ea field north of the Glen, in which field, it will be remembered, his father Robert Gust had acquired some land. He also bought (as we find from his will) some property in the southern part of Pinchbeck, consisting of a house called Martyns in Mylne Green and four acres of land in Mylne Gate, and we may here note that these names still exist in Pinchbeck as Mill Green and Mill Green Road. The date of this purchase is unknown, as there are no title-deeds either of these last-named lands, or of two acres bought by Hugh Gust in Warden tree field and four acres in Spy tell field, and doubtless they have long since passed out of the possession of the Cust family. Of some other land, namely eighteen acres, still known as " Thackers," purchased by Hugh 24 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. Oust, we have five deeds belonging to the Thacker or Thakker family, who were once of some importance in Piiachbeck (7). This land, we learn from these deeds, belonged in 1363 to Alice the daughter of Thomas Genye, who probably married one of the Thacker family, as in 1436 this land belonged to John Thacker of Pyny or Penygate in Pinchbeck. His son Thomas Thacker granted it in 1436 to Lambert Hunning, John Sykylbrys, clerk, and six other feoffees by two deeds, to each of which is attached a seal in excellent preservation, with the arms, A chevron between in chief two cross-crosslets fitchee, and in base the letter W., with the legend " S' WILLELMI packer" {sic). There are also three deeds whicli refer to another purchase made by Hugh Oust of ten acres of land in Spalding field called Wypeshurne, which had belonged to the Idon and Glover families. This land in 1417 belonged to Margaret, daughter of Hugh Bene, who was then the wife of Thomas Ithun or Idon of Spalding, and was granted by William Ithun in 1465 to John Pynchebek of Whaplode Esq. and Thomas Pynchebek of Pynchebek Esq., John Holande and John Bathe (8). Some other deeds refer to the arrangements made by Hugh Gust in October 1502 in anticipation of his marriage to a lady named " Elyn," whose surname has not come down to us.* By these deeds his father's surviving feoffees released to him the mansion house in Croswithand and lands in Burte fen. Dole fen, and Erthlode still held by them (5 and 6), which Hugh proceeded to settle on his wife as her " dowry and jointure " by a deed of feoft'ment (which, although it does not now exist, is recorded in his will) dated Xovember 11th, 1502. Hugh Gust's last purchase seems to have been of a house next his own " great house in Groswithand." In 1525, this house, which John Frauncy had granted to John Gonne, Robert Dere, John Tydde, and Hugh Gust, was, after his death, conveyed by them to Robert Gaunt, Robert Gylden, and Robert Fendyk, for Hugh Gust and for the uses of his will. This it is stated was done at the request of the three daughters and coheirs of John Frauncy, Matilda the wife of John Fysher, Anne Hall, widow, and Agnes Frauncy (9) . John Fysher here mentioned was, I believe, the same person as ... . Fysher, who as we shall see in Ghapter V., married as his first wife Ellen Glover, by whom he had a daughter Margery, the wife of Richard, younger son of Hugh Gust, in 1532 or 1533. Probably Hugh Cust settled his son Richard in this house before his death, as in his will he directs that Richard should live there for five * I think that this Elyn, who is also called Helene, may have been one of the Beeles or Beales of Moneybridge, Pinchbeck, with whom Hugh Cust seems to have been on terms of intimacy. Three of them, Eichard Beele, Roger Beele, and William Beele, acted as his feoffees. Richard Beele, whose property eventually came by marriage with his granddaughter Milicent to Richard Cust, grandson of Hugh, was, I believe, the son of William and Elene Beele of Moneybridge, who were possibly also the father and mother of Elyn Cust. HUGH GUST. 25 years. It is certain that Margery Gust's father was twice married, as she speaks in her will of her brother Gilbert Fysher, although she was sole heiress of her mother. Hugh Gust enjoyed his property at Pinchbeck during more than forty- two years, and seems to have been one of the most important of the smaller landowners, or as they were called, yeomen, of Pinchbeck. He is styled "yoman" in a deed dated 1500, and also in his will; and it may be worth while to consider here for a moment the exact status and position of a Pinchbeck yeoman in the reign of Henry VII. In earlier days the term yeomen had comprehended both agriculturists and artizans, but had come by this time to be chiefly applied to the small freeholders, the successors of the old free socage tenants of Domesday Book. In some counties, the yeoman class had been strengthened by the addition of the body of tenant farmers, and in reference to this I cannot resist quoting the charming description of his father, a yeoman of Leicestershire, given by good Bishop Latimer when preaching before Edward VI. : — " My father," he says, " was a yeoman, and had no lands of his own, only he had a farm of three or four pounds by year at the uttermost, and hereupon he tilled so much as kept half a dozen men. He had walk for a hundred sheep, and my mother milked thirty kine. He was able and did find the King a har- ness, wth himself and his horse .... I can remember that I buckled his harness when he went unto Blackheath field (1497). He kept me to school, or else I had not been able to preach before the King's Majesty now. He married my sisters with five pounds or twenty nobles apiece, so that he brought them up in godliness and fear of God. He kept hosj)itality for his poor neighbours, and some alms he gave to the poor, and all this he did of the same farm."* In Lincolnshire, however, certainly in the Parts of Holkind, the term yeoman seems only to have been applied to those freeholders who culti- vated their own land, many of whom were at the time we are speaking of, in the beginning of the sixteenth century, both rich and prosperous. I have already quoted part of Bishop Stubbs's description of the yeomanry of England, and it would almost seem as if this learned historian might have had before him the will of Hugh Gust and the inventory of the household effects of his son Eichard Gust, with other wills printed in this volume, when he penned the following words : — " Next after the gentry, in respect of that political weight which depends on the ownership of land, was ranked the great body of freeholders, the yeomanry of the middle ages, a body which, in antiquity of possession and purity of extraction, was probably superior to the classes that looked down on it as ignoble .... The house of the freeholder was substantially but simply furnished, his stores of clothes and linen were ample, he had money in his purse, and credit at the shop and at tlie market. He was able in his will to leave a legacy to his parish church, or to the parish roads, and to remember all his servants and friends with a piece of money * Sermons of Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester (Parker Society), vol. i., p. 101. E 26 EECORDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. or an article of clothing. The inventory of his furniture, which was enrolled with his will, enables the antiquary to reproduce a fair picture of every room in the house ; there were often comforts and even luxuries, although not such of later days ; but there was generally abundance."* The Pinchbeck yeomen had always been a numerous class and were then comparatively rich. Before he died Hugh Gust had so increased his property that he had become one of the principal members of their body, and, according to the finding of the Inquisition made after his death (dated June 5th, 1634), he was seised of three messuages and sixty-seven acres of land and pasture. It is difficult to realize in these days how Hugh Gust could have lived comfortably on his small patrimony, and how he also contrived to find the necessary money from time to time to buy both houses and land. Yet such was the fact, and his will, dated March 10th, 1533-4, proves that he had still remaining plenty of ready money when he died. Not only does he give some of the small charitable legacies, common in wills of that day, to his parish church, the mother church of Lincoln, and the orphans of St. Katherine's, but he devotes the large sum of £25 (equal now to at least £200) to be spent at his funeral and in masses for his soul. His will disposes very carefully of the rest of his property. He entails the mansion house and land settled on his wife as her dowry and jointure, with sixteen acres of land (given to his eldest son), on his sons Henry and Richard and his brother Simon, failing whose heirs they were " to remayne to the next of my blode, accordyng to the former gifte of my antecessors, for the discharge of my conscience." Some highly-prized articles of furniture, including a folding table, a table against the dresser, a cupboard, and a mill were to remain in his house " unto them that shall wonne in the sayd howse accordyng as my ffather wyll doth gyve yt before." There are legacies to his wife and daughters-in-law, and his younger son Richard was well provided for with a house in Mylne Green and thirty-nine acres of pasture, and was also to have a plough, cart, etc., five mares, and a yearling filly ; his " black colt with two white feet behind " being re- served for his elder son Henry. Mr. Antony Irby and Mr. Richard Ogle were appointed supervisors of this interesting will. Hugh or Hew Gust (as his name is sometimes spelt) died within three months after the date of his will, which was proved by the executors, Henry and Richard Gust, June 9th, 1534. Helene or Elyn his wife seems to have died about the same time, for her name appears as follows, in a list of Intestates' effects between the years 1528—1610 which is in the Lincoln Registry : " 1533, Helena Gust of Pinchbecke, Invent"." Hugh and Helene Gust left two sons who survived them — 1, Henry ; 2, Richard. * Stubbs's 'Constitutional History,' vol. iii., p. 551-555. HUGH CUST. 27 APPENDIX TO CHAPTER III. (1) WILL OF HUGH CUST. Dated March 10th, 1533-4 proved June 9th, 1534. I'rom the probate copy at Belton, collated with the copy at Lincoln. In dei nomine Amen the tenthe day of Marche in the yere of our lord god one thovrsand fyve hundreth thirty & thro and in the yere of the Reign of our soveraign lord Kyng Henry the eight the fyve & twenty. I Hewe Cust of Pynchebek in the Countie of Lincoln yoman beyng of good mynde & perfitt remambrans thankes be unto God makes my last Wyll in this maner & forme folowyng. flirste I bequethe my soule to God almyghty to our lady Seynt Marye & to all the Seyntys in hevyn & my body to be beried before the Trinite auter in the Churche of Pynchebek aforsaid. Also I gyve to the hye auter ther for tythys forgetteii xij"*. Also I gyve to evry auter in the sayd Churche of Pynchebek iiij"*. Also I gyve to the Churche warke of Pynchebek vi' viij''. Also I gyve to the Churche warke of Lincoln viij''. Also I gyve to the ffatherles childern of Seynt Kateryns iiij''. Also I wyll have at my buryall day derige & masses songe with note with the prestys & clerkys that shalbe ther that day in the Churche of Pynchebek & every man to have for his labor after the custome of the contrey. Also I wyll tiiat every man & woman & chylde shall have one peny to pray for me that cummys to my beryall so that I wyll my executors dele & expende at my buryall day tenne poundys. Also I wyll that my execute's shall dele to prestys clerkys & pore people that cummys to my seventh day to pray for my soule fyve poundys. Also I wyll my execute's shall dele for my soule to prestys clerkys otuum. Ita videlicet quod nec ego predictus Johannes Thacker nec heredes mei nec aliquis alius pro nos sen nomine nostro aliquod jus vel cianieum in predicla placea terre superedilicata cum edificiis et pertinentiis suis nec in aliqua parcella ejusdem de cetero exigere vel vendicare poterimus in luturum sed ab omni actiono juris ct damei inde prehabiU simus per presentes exclusi iniper- uuin. In cujus rei testimonium huic i)rc8enti carte sigillum meum apposui. Hiis testibus Thoma Sykylbrys de Pynchebek, Waltcro Bcnet de eadem, Willelmo Tydde de eadem, Johanne Bryse de ciidom, Willelmo Sparugh de eadem, et aliis. I>ata apud Pynchebek in vigilia onuiium Sanctorum Anno regni Regis Henrici sexti post conquestum AngUe Quinto decimo. Circular seal in red wax; device seems to he (wo figures, one holding a cross, the other kneeling ; legend illegihle. 1437-8. Sciant presentes ct fnturi quod ego Thomas Thakker filius Johannis Thakker de Pynchebek manens ibidem in Penygate dedi concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Lambcrto Hunyng de Algarkyrk gcntylman, Johanni Sly de eadem gentylman, Johanni Sekylbrycc clorico et dcsponsalo do Pynchebek, Ricardo Schipwryght de eadem, Roberto Glover de eadem, Johanni Glover fratri ejusdem RoboHi Glover, AValtero Fendyk, Willohuo do Tydde, et Johanni Tate de Pynchebek, heredibus et assignatis eorum omnia terras et tenementa redditus et servicia ac rever- 34 RECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. siones mea cum omnibus et singulis suis pertinentiis et edificiis superedificatis jacentia in villis et campis de Pynchebek et Algarkyrk que et quas habui die confectionis presentium in prediclis villis et campis de Pynchebek et Algarkyrk. Habendum et tenendum omnia predicta terris et tenementa redditus et servicia ac reversiones cum omnibus et singulis suis pertinentiis et edificiis superedifi- catis prefatis Lamberto Hunyng, Johanni Sly, Johanni Sekylbryce, Ricardo Schipwryght, Roberto Glover, Johanni Glover, Waltero Fendyk, Willelmo de Tydde et Johanni Tate heredibus et assignatis eorum. De capitalibus dominis feodorum illorum per servicia inde debita et de jure consueta imperpetuum. Et ego vero predictus Thomas Thakker et heredes mei omnia predicta terras et tenementa redditus et servicia ac reversiones cum omnibus et singulis suis pertinentiis et edificiis superedificatis prefatis Lamberto Hunyng, Johanni Sly, Johanni Sekylbryce, Ricardo Schipwryght, Roberto Glover, Johanni Glover, Waltero Pendyk, Willelmo de Tydde, et Johanni Tate, heredibus et assignatis eorum contra omnes gentes warantizabimus imperpetuum. In cujus rei testimonium huic presenti carte sigillum meum apposui. Hiis testibus Ricardo Abraham, Willelmo Warner et Thoma Hunning de Algarkyrk, Ricardo Geny, Simone Prest, Thoma Johnson, Willelmo Harlewyn de Pynchebek et multis aliis. Data apud Pynchebek vicesimo primo die mensis Marcij Anno regni Regis Henrici sexti post conquestum Anglie sexto decimo. Circular seal in red ivax J diameter, having within a hexagon tvith curved sides, a shield hearing a chevron between in chief two cross-crosslets fitchees, and in base a letter W. Legend, S' W I ILL I EL I MI I PAC | KER. 1437-8. Noverint universi per presentes me Thomam Thakker filium Johannis Thakker de Pynchebek manentem juxta Penygate attornasse etin loco meo constituisse dilectos michi in Christo Johannem Sadeler de Spaldyng et Thomam Idun de Pynchebek clerk certos veros et legitimes attornatos meos conjunctim et divisim ad dandum et deliberandum per me pro me vice loco et in nomine meo Lamberto Hunnyng de Algarkyrk Gentylman, Johanni Sly Gentylman de eadem, Johanni Sekyll- bryce clerico et desponsato, de Pynchebek, Ricardo Schipwryght de eadem, Roberto Glover, et ■Johanni Glover fratre ejusdem Roberti Glover, Waltero Fendyk, Willelmo de Tydde, et J ohanni Tate de eadem, heredibus et assignatis eorum plenam et pacificam seisinam de et in omnibus terris et tenementis reditibus et serviciis ac reversionibus meis cum omnibus et sin- gulis suis pertinentiis et edificiis superedificatis jacentibus in villis et in campis de Pynchebek et Algarkyrk que et quas habui die confectionis presentium in predictis villis et campis de Pynchebek et Algarkyrk. Ratum et gratum habiturum quicquid predicti Johannes Sadeler et Thomas Idun altornati mei per me pro me vice loco et in nomine meo simul fecerint vel unus eorum per se fecerit in premissis. In cujus rei testimonium presentibus sigillum meum apposui. Data apud Pynchebek vicesimo primo die mensis Marcij Anno regni Regis Henrici sexti post conquestum Anglie sexto decimo. Seal of Thacker or Packer the same as last deed. 1445. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Thomas Thakker de Pynchebek dedi concessi et hac presenti carta mea bipartita et indentata confirmavi Lamberto Hunnyng de Algarkyrk heredibus et assignatis suis australem medietatem unius placee terre vocate le Hyecroft continentis in se decern acras terre sive plus sive minus habeatur sicut jacet in Pynchebek simul cum una roda terre in eadem jacente inter terrain nuper Johannis Story ex parte australi et ex parte boriali terram Johannis Haryngton et abuttat versus orientem super pratum meum et super pratum Thome Sparough de Spaldyng et versus occidentem super terram meam Necnon etiam cum quadam pastura vocata Cowgrenes jacente in Pynchebek juxta capitale mesuagium meum Habendum et tenendum predictam australem medietatem predicte placee terre vocate le Hyecroft predictam rodam terre ac dictam pasturam vocatam Cowgrenes cum omnibus suis pertinentiis prefato Lamberto Hunnyng heredibus et assignatis suis sub condicione que sequitur. De capi- talibus dominis feodi illius per servicia inde debita et de jure consueta. Videlicet .si contigerit prefatum Lambertum Hunnyng heredes vel assignatos suos per me predictum Thomam Thakker HUGH OUST. 35 vel per Isabellatn uxorem meam aut per heredes vel assittnatos meos sou per aliquoscunque alios aut aliqueniciiniiue aliiim nomine iiostro vel nomine alicujus nostrum vexari prosequi implacitari [vel] calumiiniari pro quadam placea tcrre cum suis pertinentiis jacente in Algarkyrk vocata Derbytoft aut inde eici vel excludi imposterum racione alicujus tituli juris seu clamei prchabiti vel in futurum habendi inde quam diotus Lambertus Hunnyng perquisivit de me prcfato Thoma Thakker et habuit ex feoffamento et deliberacione feoffatorum meorum prout in quadam carta feoifamenti inde confecta et ab illo sigillata evidencius apparet et plenius continetur. Ita videlicet quod nec ego predictus Thomas Thakker nee heredes mei nec aliquis alius per nos pro nobis seu nomine nostro aliquid juris vel clamei in predictis australi medietate placee terre supra- dicte vocate llyccroft predicta roda term et pastura vocata Cowgrenes nec in aliqua parcclla eai-uin cum suis pertinentiis de cetero exigere vel vendicare poterimus quovismodo in futurum. Sod predicta condicione ab onini actione jure vel clanieo inde prchabitis simus totaliter exclusi iniper- petuum per presentes. Nichilominus vero predictus Lambertus Hunnyng vult et per presentes concedit pro se et hercdibus suis si ipse Lambertus Hunnyng heredes et assignati sui quiete habeant gaudeant et iniperpetuum pacifies possideant predictam placeam terre cum omnibus suis pertinentiis in Algarkyrk vocatam Derbytoft absque impedimcnto ejectione et ab inde exclusione de lege et absque quacunqiie alia calumpnia seu denianda per me dictum Thomam Thakker uxorem meam prefatain heredes meos aut per aliquoscun(iue alios vel aliquemcunque alium nomine nostro vel nomine alicujus nostrum i)er inde quovismodo imposterum imllatinus facienda. Quod sic et extunc predicta carta do supradictis australi modietate placce predicte roda terre et pastura vocata Cowgrenes cum omnibus suis pertinentiis jier me prefatuin Tliomam sigillat i et seisina inde dicto Lambert d liberata nullius sint effectus roboris nec virtutis sed jirotiinis annullontur imperpetuum per i>re- sentes. Ita (piod licebit nobis i)redicto Thome hercdibus et assignatis meis i)rcdictam austraiem medietatem predicte jilacee terre et dictas rodam terre et pasturam pro nostra propria terra ot ]iastura pacifice et imi)eri)etuinn possidere predicta carta et seisina inde habita in aliquo nop obstantibus. Et ego vero predictus Thoma-s Thakker et heredes mei predictam austraiem medie- tatem predicte placee terre vocate Hyecroft dictani rodam terre et i)asturara vocatam Cowgrenes rum omnibus suis pertinentiis condicione et forma j)refatis predicto Lamberto Hunnyng hercdibus et assignatis suis contra omnes gentes warantizabimus imperi)etuum per presentes. In cujus rei testimonium huic presenti carte mocum remanent i i>redictus Lambertus Huiniyng sigillum suum ajiposuit Altori vero parti hujus carte cum i)redicto Lamberto Hunnyng remanent! sigillum mcum aiJi)osui. Hiis tcstibus Thoma "Welby, Roberto (ilover, Jolmnne Glover, Thoma Itaynaldsou et Johanne Tate de Pynchebek et aliis. Data ajiud I'ynchebek nono die mensis Septembris Anno regni Regis Honrici sexti post conquestum Anglie vicesimo quarto. Seal {of Lamhert Ilunnyng) in red wax, ohlong with corners cut off, half inch long, hearing a shield with a chevron between two annulets in chief and an anchor in base ; no legend. Endorsed .— I'ertinet ad Thakker. (8) WYPESHURN. Three deeds tied together. 1417. Scianl presentes et futuri redicta heredum et assignatorum suorum imperpetuum necnon ad usum et intencionem adiude perimpleudum ultimam voluntatem predicti Hugonis Cust. Iu cujus rei testimonium huic presenti cartp nostre sigilla nostra ai)posuimus. Data vicesimo die Junij Anno regni Regis Henrici octavi dei gratia Anglie et Francie Regis tidei dcfen.soris et Domini Hil)ernie decimo septimo. Three seals in red wax, each with letter S. Endorsed : — releas of a howse next the great howse in Crosw'hand. Also endorsed :—TefiV seissine accepto vicesimo ipiinto die Julij anno regni regis Henrici viij'"' decimo seiitimo. Hiis Testibus, Ricardo Peycok de Croyland', Ricardo Rychewyn de Pynchebek, Johatnie Rychewyn, l{obcrto lius.^ell, Johanne Seuderby, Ricardo Gyldyu, lioberto Rychewyn, Thoma Rychewyn cum niullis aliis. 38 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. (10) Conveyance by Hugh Oust of Ms lands to feoffees to the uses of ftis tvill. 1533-4. Omnibus Christi fidelibus ad quos hoc presens .scriiitum pervenerit Hugo Custe de Pynchebek in com' Lincoln' yoman salutem in Domino sempiternam. Sciatis me prefatum Hugonem dedisse concessisse et hao presenti carta mea coufirmasse Willelmo Bele de Pynchebek yoman, Gilberto Bathe de eadem, Eoberto Fendyk de eadem, Roberto Mathew filio Galfridi Mathew de eadem, Thome Freman filio Roberti Freman de eadem, et Johanni Chatters Alio Johannis Chaters senioris de eadem omnia messuagia terras tenementa prata pascua pasturas redditus reverciones et servicia mea ac omnia hereditamenta mea queciinque situata et jacencia in Pynchebek predicta in pre- dicto com' Lincoln'. Habendum et tenendum omnia predicta messuagia terras tenementa prata pascua pasturas redditus reverciones et servicia ao omnia hereditamenta predicta cum omnibus suis quibuscunque pertinentiis prefatis Willelmo Bele, Gilberto Thome, Roberto Pendyke, Roberto Mathew, et Johanni Chaters heredibus et assignatis suis. Ad usum mei prefati Hugonis heredum et assignatorum meorum ac ad ultimam meam voluntatem perimplendam de capitalibus dominis feodi illius per servicia inde debita et de jure consueta imperpetuum. Et ego vero predictus Hugo et heredes mei omnia predicta mesuagia terras tenementa prata pascua pasturas redditus rever- ciones et servicia ac omnia hereditamenta i)redicta cum omnibus suis pertinentiis prefatis Willelmo, Gilberto, Roberto Pendyk, Roberto Mathew, Thome et Johanni Chaters heredibus et assignatis suis ad usum predictum contra omues gentes warrantizabimus et imperpetuum defendemus per pre- sentes. Ac insuper Sciatis me prefatum Hugonem fecisse attornasse constituisse et in loco meo posuisse dilectum michi in Christo Thomam Hill capellanum meum verum et legittimum attorna- tum ad intraudum vice et nomine meo de et in omnibus predictis mesuagiis terris tenementis pratis pascuis pastaris redditibus revercionibus et serviciis et de et in omnibus hereditamentis meis predictis cum omnibus suis quibuscunque pertinentiis et possessionem et seisinam inde vice et nomine meo capiendam et post hujusmodi possessionem et seisinam sic inde habitam et captam delude vice et nomine meo plenariam possessionem et seisinam prefatis Willelmo, Gilberto Bathe, Roberto Pendyk, Roberto Mathew, Thome Freman et Johanni Chaters aut eorum uni seu eorum in hac parte attornato deliberandam juxta vim formam et effectum hujus presentis carte mee inde eis confecte. Ratim et gratim habentem et habiturum totum et quicquid dictus attornatus meus fecerit in premissis. In cujus rei testimonium huic presenti carte mee sigillum meum apposui. Data nono die Marcij Anno regni Regis Henrici octavi vicesimo quinto. Fart of large circular seal in brown ivax, device letter B. Endorsed : — a ded of Hew Cust mad to the vs" of his will. Endorsed also ; — Possescyon taken y'= ix day of March y= yere and rayn of Kyng Henry y' viij y' XXV In j' syght and presens of rychard gynis raufe prest, thomas Avere, robert Whytt, robert russyll, hary Jacson and John Avere. 39 CHAPTER IV. HENRY CUST, 1534—1547. Henry Oust of Pinchbeck, son and heir of Hugh Oust, was born about 1503, as he is stated to have been more than thirty years old at the time of his father's death.* He was then already married, as we find a legacy in Hugh Gust's will, dated March 10th 1533-4, of "a corse gyrdyll " to " Elizabeth wife of Henry Gust my son." Elizabeth, whose maiden name does not appear, had some property situated in that part of Pinchbeck called Grosgate, and it was here and not at Groswithand that she and her husband Henry Gust seem to have lived. This fact appears by studying a curious and interesting parchment roll preserved at Belton, which is a copy of an award or allotment made for the repairing of Baston Dyke, which ran through Pinchbeck, by the landowners of that place. This allotment was made September 26th, 1544, by Richard Ogle and Robert Walpole, Gommissioners of Sewers, on the finding of a jury of sixteen inhabitants of Pinchbeck, among whose names we may notice those of the brothers Henry and Richard Gust. This document is of the greatest value in helping us to judge of the state of Pinchbeck at that time, as we find here the names of the eight divisions of the parish beginning from west to east, with Fen End, Bathe Rowe, Money Brygg, and Groswithand, north of the River Glen, and Milu Grene, Grosgate, Church End, and Rotten Rowe (which name by the way is still marked on the map near the railway station), south of the river. The names of the landowners residing in each division are given and, more than this, as each of these landowners was assessed to repair a certain portion of the bank in proportion to the amount of land held by him, we are able to judge exactly of their relative importance as landed proprietors. Of the 112 persons assessed by this award thirty-one were non-resident and are here called " Foreeners " and mentioned in a separate list. Ghief of these was King Henry "VIII., who had kept in his own hands the for- feited estates of the Priory of Spalding, and had to repair altogether 133 roods of the bank. Next to the King in importance was Gharles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, in right of his wife Katherine, daughter and heir of William, Lord Willoughby de Eresby (62 roods), and amongst the other absentees were Sir John Harrington Knightf (43 roods), Thomas * See Inquisition p.m., Cliiiptcr HI., Appondix (2). t Sir John Harrington of E.tton hud succeeded in 1502 to his father Robert Harrington, already mentioned. 40 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. EUys* (30 roods), Eicbard Bollesf (23 roods), Edmond KiiewytJ (9 roods), Lord Taylbus§ (7 roods), and Eoger Bele (4 roods). There were then only three resident landowners at Pinchbeck of the armigerous class, ISicbolas Pynchebek, Esq. (57 roods), Eobert Walpole, Esq. (42 roods), and Eichard Ogle, Esq. (23 roods). It is interesting to observe tha.t Henry Gust, who was assessed in Gi'os Gate for 21 roods on his own account and for 15 roods in respect of his wife's land, should have been then, as far as regarded the extent of his property, of more importance than the last named of these three esquires, Eichard Ogle.|| The only other inhabitants of Pinchbeck who were assessed to repair more than 15 roods were Thomas Galthorp of Gros Gate (21 roods) and the heirs of William Bele of Money Brygg (17^ roods), one of whom, Milicent Bele, was destined a few years later to marry Henry Gust's nephew Eichard Gust, and to add the lands now assessed to those of the Gust family. Henry Gust does not seem to have made any purchases of land, and the only deed referring to his property is a further release to him of the two acres of land in Stylegate from Nicholas Sikleprice dated 1546 (4). He appears, however, from his will, of which his wife Elizabeth and his brother Eichard were the executors and Eichard Ogle the supervisor, to have sold nine acres of copyhold land to Thomas LufFe. Henry Gust died June 2nd, 1547, and leaving no children his brother Eichard succeeded to his property. * Holies (Harl. 6829) saw his arms, Gules, on afess argent three crescents or, impaling nehuly argent and sable, on a chief gules three bezants, with the inscription, " Thomas Ellys, Mercator Stapule, et Agnes uxor ejus," in Swineshead Church. t Of Gosbertou. X This was Edmund Knyvet, who married Joan, daughter and heir of John Bourchier, second Lord Berners, who died 1532. See Chapter III., Appendix (2). § George, Lord Talboys, son of Gilbert, Lord Talboys, by the beautiful Elizabeth Blount, mother, by Henry VIII., of Henry, Duke of Richmond. He died young and his Pinchbeck property eventually came to the Dymoke family through the marriage of his aunt Anne Talboys to Sir Edward Dymoke, Knt., whose daughter Susan, the wife first of Arthur Walpole, and secondly of Sir Thomas Lambert, Knt., afterwards sold some of this Talboys property, then belonging to her son Dymoke Walpole, to Henry Cust in 1612. II Eichard Ogle (whose grandson Sir Richard Ogle afterwards became one of the largest landowners in Pinchbeck) was Clerk to the Courts of the Abbot of Croyland in Holland and Kesteven, and Steward of the manor of Spalding. He is said to have purchased valuable MSS. of the Fen Monasteries from Charles, Duke of Suffolk. An MS., formerl}' belonging to Richard Ogle, is now in the British Museum, being part of the Register of Spalding (Harleian MS., No. 742). Richard Ogle, who married Beatrice, daughter of John Cooke of Gidea, died 1555. He seems to have lived on very friendly terms with the Ousts, and his name appears as supervisor to several of their wills. A pedigree of the Ogle family by Mr. Everard Green, F.S.A., is printed iu the ' Genealogist,' vol. i., p. 321. HENEY OUST. 41 APPENDIX TO CHAPTER IV. (1) WILL OF HENRY CUST. Dated May 31st, 1547 ; proved August 31st, 1547. From the Lincoln Registry. In the name of God, Ainen, the laste daye of Maii In the yere of o' Lord God a ii' ccccc and ILVII, the firste yere of the Eeigne of o' Sou'aignc Lord Kinge Edward the vj"' Kinge of England and of flraunce and of Ireland, Defender of the ffaithe and sup'me he;ide here in erthe, Imedyatly under god of this churche of England. That Henrye Custe of Pinchehe<;ke in HoUande in the Countye of Lincoln, hole of mynde and perfyte remembrance ordeynithe and makithe this my laste will and testament in this man' and forme folloinge : flirste I bequethe my soule to God allmightie and to o' blessyd Ladye saincte marye and to all the companye of heven to praye for me. And my bodye to be buryed In my prishe churche yarde of o' blessyd Ladye in pinchebecke. Item, I bequethe to thighe alter of pinchebecke for tythes and oblacions forgotten viij d. Item, I bequethe to the churche warke of pinchebecke viij d. Item, I bequethe to Ladye warke of Lincoln iiij d. It«m, I will have done for me the daye of my buryall xiij s. iiij d. Item, I bequethe to Elizabethe mye wyfe vi kye the beste that she will chose and a browne mare and all such howsehold stuffe that she brought w' her and all the come within the howsys att this daye as nialtc wheite rye barlye beanes and peise. Item I gyffe to niy wyffe a howse In Bere lane duringe her lyfe. Item I be()st dec'cssum Gilbcrti filii Hugonis fratris mei mihi jure liereditario descendebat. Et que diclus Gilbertus filius Hugonis Robertus filius Gilberti et liobertus Pre.st quondam liabuorunt ex dono et feoHamento Thome filii Gilbcrti do I'ynchebek Habendum et Tenendum predictani jilaccam terre cum suis i)ertinentiis ])redictis AVillohno Beall et Johanni Roger heredibus et assignatis eorum imperpetuum de capitali domino feodi illius per servicia inde debita et de jure consueta. Ita videlicet quod nec ego predictus Thoma.s filius Hugonis nec heredes mei nec aliquis alius per nos seu nominibus nostris aliquod jus vel clameum in predicta placea terre cum suis pertinentiis de cetero exigere vel vendicare poterimus in futurum Sed ab omni actione juris et clamei inde prehabita simus per jiresentes exclusi in perpctuum. In cujus rei testimonium huic presenti carte >igillum meuin apposui. Hiis testibus Johanne Ray juniore, Johanne Riy seniore Roberto Gyll Ricardo Schyi>« ryght et Roberto ffraunse de Pynchebek et aliis. l)at' apud Pynchebek vicesimo sexto die INIarcij Anno regni Regis Henrici Sexti jiost con- questum Anglic tercio. Endorsed hy Henry Ciist .—A ded for a pece the est ground of my house in Monybrige to William Beale. 1425. Omnibus Christi fidelibus ad (pios presens s(;rii)tum pervenerit Johanna filia Johannis filii Thome filii Gilberti do Pynchebek maneus in Lyn EpLscopi Salutem in domino sempiternam. Noveritis me remisisse relaxasse et omnimodo de me et heredibus meis imperpetuum ({uietum * This name should be read as Thomas son of Hugh de Pynchebek, although the repetition of the words de Pynchebek as his domicile are here omitted.— See lleury Gust's paper, where ho is called Tho. Pinchbeck (9). 80 RECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. clamasse Willelmo Beell de Pynchebek senior! et Johanni Eoger de eadem lieredibus et assignatis eorum totum jus meum et clameum quod habui liabeo seu quovismodo habere potero in una placea terre cum suis pertinentiis jacente in Pynchebek inter terram Eicardi Pynchebek ex parte orieutali et terram Johannis filii Thome Sykylbrys et Johannis fiUi Roberti fiyscher et feoffatorum Agnetis Gelowes ex parte occidentaU et abuttat versus boream super terram Alerdi Welby et terram feoffatorum predicte Agnetis Gelows et versus austrum super communem viam juxta com- munem Seweram vocatam Pynchebek Ee. Habendum et Tenendum predictam placeam terre cum suis pertinentiis predictis WiUelmo Beell et Johanni Roger heredibus et assignatis eorum imperpetuum de capital! domino feodi illius per servicia inde debita et de jure consueta. Ita videlicet quod nec ego predicta Johanna nec heredes mei nec aliquis alius per nos seu nominibus nostris aliquod jus vel clameum in predicta placea terre cum suis pertinentiis de cetero exigere vel vendicare poterimus in futurum Sed ab omni actione juris et clamei inde prehabita simus per presentes exclusi inperpetuum. In cujus rei testimonium present! huic scripto in virginitate et legea potestate mea sigillum meum apposui. Hiis testibus Johanne Ray juniore Johanne Ray seniore Roberto Gyll Ricardo Scypwryth et Roberto ffraunse de Pynchebek et aliis. Datum apud Pynchebek ultimo die mensis Maij Anno regni Regis Henrici Sexti post conquestum Anglie tercio. Endorsed hy Henry Cust •. — Will'm Bealles his ded for a pece of grene in Monybrige of the east syde of my howse. 1453-4. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Johannes Rogers de Pynchebek dimisi deliberavi et hax; present! carta mea confirmavi Gilberto Beele de Pynchebek Johanni Malett Willelmo Gon Johanni Bath et Johanni Levys de eadem heredibus et assignatis eorum unam placeam terre cum edificiis superedificatis et pertineuciis suis in Pynchebek jacentem inter terram Ricardi Pynchebek ex parte oriental! et terras Ricardi Beele et predict! Gilbert! Beele ex parte occidental! cujus caput boreale abuttat super terram quondam Thome Welby et caput australe super communem viam juxta Pynchebek Ee Quam quidem placeam terre cum edificiis superedificatis et pertinenciis suis cum Willelmo Beele de Pynchebek seniore jam defuncto nuper et conjunctim habui ex deliberacione et feoffamento Thome filii Hugonis de Pynchebek jam defunct! prout in quadam carta feoffament! nobis heredibus et assignatis nostris inde confecta plenius continetur. Habendum et tenendum predictam placeam terre cum edificiis superedificatis et pertinenciis suis prefatis Gilberto Beele Johanni Malett Willelmo Gon Johanni Bath et Johanni Levys heredibus et assignatis eorum de capitalibus dominis feodi illius per servicia inde debita et de jure consueta imperpetuum. Ita videlicet quod nec ego predictus Johannes Rogers nec heredes mei nec aliquis alius per nos seu nominibus nostris aliquod jus vel clameum in predicta placea terre cum edificiis superedificatis et pertinenciis suis nec in aliqua parcella ejusdem de cetero exigere vel vendicare poterimus quovis modo in futurum sed ab omni actione juris et clamei inde prehabita simus per presentes exclusi imperpetuum. Et ego eciam predictus Johannes Rogers ordinavi constitui et in loco meo posui Dilectum mihi in Christo Robertum Bath de Pynchebek verum certum et legittimum attoruatum meum ad deliberandum pro me et nomine meo predictis Gilberto Beele Johanni Malett Willelmo Gon Johanni Bath et Johanni Levys heredibus et assignatis eorum plenam et pacificam seisinam de et in predicta placea terre cum edificiis superedificatis et pertinenciis suis secundum vim formam et effectum hujus presentis carte mee. In cujus rei testimonium huic presenti carte sigillum meum apposui. Hiis testibus Ricardo Pynchebek de Pynchebek armigero Johanne Sykylbrys de eadem Gentylman Thoma Dey Johanne Bek Gilberto Pyper de eadem et alijs. Dat' apud Pynchebek secundo die mensis Januarij Anno regni Regis Henrici sexti post conquestum Anglie tricesimo secundo. Endorsed : — A ded to Gilbard Beale of the messuage in Monybriges from John Rogers. EICHARD OUST. 81 (12) WILL OF WILLIAM BELL (BEELE). Dated September 19th, 1539. From a contemporary copy at Helton. In (lei nomine Amen xviiij"" da}'e of September in the xxxj yeare of the raigne of our Soveraigne Lord Kinge Henryc the eight I William Bellbeingeof holl mind and perfytte memory make this my laste will and testament In manor and forme folowiiige. firste I bequethe mye soull to allmightie god and our Ladye sancte marye and all the holyo companye off Heaven and mv bodye to be buried in the churche yearde of Pynchebecke. Item William Bell my sonne shall have viij acars of land being Errable And pasture whiche I hold of the Pryor off Spaldinge by copye of Courte Rowll to have and to hold the saide eyght Acares of Land to hime and His haires of his Bodye lauf ully begotten And to the entent that this my Devyce may take efTecte Accordinglye I do Surrondare all my tytle and interest of and in the saide viij acares of land to John Cooke tennaunt of the said Pryor and Conueant according to the custume of the manor to the use above said. Item I will that the said William my sonne shall have and enter into xvj acars of pasture whiche I holde of the said Prior and Conueant by Indenture for terme off years at age off xxj" years to have and to holde the sayd xvj acares of pasture to hime hys Executores & assigns duringe the saide terme And unto the time that the said William come to the age off xxj" yeres I will that Anne my wyffe vvhome I make and ordayne my full Executryxe shall have and occupye the said xvj acares of pasture to hyr owne proper use. Item I geve to William my sonne my marke of Swanes whiche I will to be deliverd unto hime at his age of xxj'' yeares by the handes of y' said Anne my exocutryx and unto that time duringe hys nonage I will that the .said Anne have the said marko of Swanes upon a condicion that she put forth yoarlye vj young Swanes to the maintenaunce and increase of the sayd marke. Also I will that yf the sayde Anne be callyd out of the worlde by God before the tyme that the sayd William come to the age of xxj'' yeares that Thomas Castle the yongcr whonie I make & constitute my Supervysor of this my testament and last will shall take in to hys handes mantenaunt after hyr dethe the Said marke of Swanes and them to delyver to William my sonn at his said age of xxj"' yeares. Item I geve to every one of my doughters that is to say Mylesaunt, Jane and Bettrysse vj" xiij" iiij'' of good and lawfull mony of England whyche I will to be paid and delivered by mj'ne executryxe unto everj' one of theme at the age of xvj [xxj] yeares as they shall the saide yeares attayne in order and because of ther byrthe. Also I will that yff the fore sayde Anno assure hirselfo to any mane byfore that my doughters above sayd come to age off xvj [xxj] years that she shall Iletay ne the sayd Legaces to my doughters bequethcd in her custodyo So that Before the daye of hyr manage he to whome she dothe assure hor selfo be bowiul by oblygiityoii with hir in xl" markes to Thomas Castle my supervysor and to other whom yo sayd Tlioniiis shall name to delyver the sayd legaces to my Sayd Doughters accordinge to thentcnte and purpose of thys my laste Will and Testament and yf he and she refuse that to doo than I will the said legaces to be delivered to the sayd Tlioma.s Ciustle to thentent abovesayd. I will yf yt please god to Call any of ray doughters above said out of this worlde before the delivcringe of the sayd Legaces to them bequethcd And too of them to survyve that thei whiche do survyve shall have the parte of hyre that dyetlie equally devyded betwene them and So every one after another And yf thei all thre chaunce for to dye before the tyme abovesayd I will that William my sonne have the hoUc legaces to them beciuethed And yf all mye children dye before they come to the age of xvj [xxj] yeares the said gudes and Chatells to them bequethcd to be delyvorod to the said Thomas Csustle my Supervisor and by hime to be dystributed in almes as he shall think bcste for the hoaltho of my souUe my Cliildreiis saules and all Xp'en saulls. Item I will for as mucho as one Robert Renaldson the father of Robert Renaldson late of Pinch- becke nowe beinge uppoii gret truste and confydence v yeares or more Before his dethe delivered unto my father Richard Bell fyftye poundes in monye to the entent and purpose that the said Richard Bell my father shuld not onely occupy it to his most Avauntage and profytt duringe the lyfe of the sayd Robert Renaldson but also yf yt chauiiced the sayd Robert Renaldson to departs out of this worlde before any dcmannd mayd by the sayd Robert Renaldson of the said fyftye poundes to distribute and dispo.se the said some of monye for the soull of the sayd Robert Renald- son in dedes of Charitie accordinge to the which truste and confidence the said Richard Boll my father duringe his lyffe did Errogate and distribute xxxiiij" of the said some of mony so that M 82 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. ther remened in his handes at tlie time of his Dethe xvj'' undisposed whiche I will I say that for as much as the said trusts and confidence survyveth in me being executor unto the sayd Eichard Bell my father by the order of the lawe to be dystributed in dedes of charitie by my executryxe. In maner and forme folowinge that is to say xx'* yearlye duringe the space of xvj yeares imediatly followinge untill they come to the said Some of xvj'' be fully distributed for the SauUe of the said Eobert Eenaldson late decessed and all Xp'en Souls. Item I geve unto the said Thomas Castle my Supervysor a yonge grey Ambling mere of the age of ij yeares. Item I will that Johue Cooke shall have my daple grey mere whiche my father gave me. Item I geve unto iiij children of Henry Slefurth iiij calffes moreover I will that my wyffe shall sell and cut downe yf ned be the wood that grows of my f re land in Monybryge in Pynchebecke to the maintenaunce & sustentac'on of the houses sett and beinge upon the same ground. The Resydewe of my goodes and Catells not above bequethed I gyve unto Anne my wyfe my full executrix of this my laste will and testament. Theis beinge witnes hereunto specially callyd Eichard Sherman clarke Thomas Castell thelder John Cooke Edward Sykylbrice & many other. (13) INQUISITION AFTEE THE DEATH OF WILLIAM BEELE. Chancery Inq., Lincoln, 31 and 32 Henry J'lII., Bundle 3, iVb. -48. Inquisition taken at Sleaford, co. Lincoln, 8 July 32 Henry VIII., before William Thorold, Esq., escheator, after the death of William Beele of Pynchebek. The jurors say that Eichard Beele, father of the said William, was seised of one messuage, sixteen and a half acres of land and pasture in Quadryng, and five acres of land in Surflete, which the said Eichard, in fulfilment of the covenants in certain indentures, dated June 8th, 1528 (made between the said Eichard Beele and Eoger Beele on the one part, and William Godhall of Scottlethorp, gent., and Anne his wife of the other part, for a marriage to be had between the aforesaid William Beele and Anne Staynton, daughter of Anne Godhall), did grant June 12th, 1530, to Anthony Staynton, and others, the messuage and laud in Quadring to the use of William Beele and Anne Staynton (which said Anne afterwards took to her husband the aforesaid William Beele), and the land in Surflete to the use of Eichard Beele and Anne his wife, and after their decease to the use of William Beele and Anne Staynton and the heirs of the said William Beele. And they say that by virtue of an Act of Parliament on February 4th, 1535, William Beele and Anne Staynton became seised of the messuage and land in Quadring, and Eichard Beele and Anne his wife of the land in Surflete, and that Eichard Beele died and that Anne his wife is now seised of the land in Surflete. And that afterwards William Beele died and that Anne Staynton is yet seised of the premises in Quadring, and that the reversion belongs to William son and heir of the late William Beele. Also they say that William Beele was seised of two messuages and four acres of land in Pynchebek, held of the King's Manor of Spalding at a rent of 3s. %d., worth 20*. by the year, and of Thomas Ellys of his manor of Pynchebek at a rent of one pound of cumin, worth 8s. by the year. And further they say that William Beele died October 21st, 31 Henry VIII. (1539), and that William Beele is his son and next heir, and was then of the age of seven years. (14) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATH OF WILLIAM BEALE. Escheator's Inquisitions, Lincoln, 1 Mary, File 187. Inquisition taken at Sleaford, October 24th, 1553, before Leonard Irby, Esq., escheator, after the death of William Beale of Pynchebek. The jurors say that William Beale was seised of two messuages and twelve acres of land and pasture in Pynchebek (held of the Queen and of Eichard Ogle), five acres of land and seven acres of pasture in Surflete (held of Sir John Tempest's manor of Baraper, and of Henry, Duke of Suffolk's manor of Kirton), and of a messuage and twelve acres of land in Quadring. They also say that William Beale died July 5th, 5 Edward VI. (1551), and that Milisent the wife of George Slefurth, and Jane the wife of William Ingram, jun., are his sisters and heirs, and that Milisent was aged sixteen years, and Jane fifteen years at the time of his death. 88 CHAPTER VII. THE GUSTS OF QUADRING AND GOSBERTON, 1574—1695. I MUST interrupt my history of the Gusts of Pinchbeck in order to give some account of a younger branch of that family, who lived for about a century at Quadring and Gosberton, and who were descended from Richard Gust, the second son of Richard and Milicent Gust, mentioned in the last chapter. By a fine levied at Westminster, Easter 1574, Richard and Milicent gave to their son Richard Gust the younger all the property which, as we have seen in the last chapter, Milicent had inherited as the "next heir" of Richard Pereson, Vicar of Quadring. This property then consisted of two messuages and sixty acres of land and pasture, with orchards, gardens, and half an acre of wood (6). Richard Pereson appears from his will, dated 1471 (7), to have been the son of a certain William and Agnes Pereson, for whose souls and his own and those of his other ancestors and relations, William and Joanna Sty herd, John and Ghristina Thaklcer, Agnes de la Launde, Henry Danyell and John Stevenson, he directed masses to be celebrated in the parish church of Quadring for twenty-four years. About thirty acres of his property were set aside to provide for this pious bequest, but during the first three years after his death, the income arising from this land was to be applied to pay the expense of sending Richard the son of John and Alice Pereson to the University of Cambridge for three years. During this time six marks yearly were to be paid to the younger Richard Pereson, who was destined for the priesthood, and afterwards took orders. After the expiration of twenty-four years, the whole of this land was to be disposed of for the benefit of the souls above mentioned under the supervision of John Bell of Gosberkirk. The Vicar of Quadring seems to have had two brothers, Henry and John Pereson, who are named in his will as then living on his property at Quadring. Henry Pereson was to enjoy for the rest of his life a piece of land which had formerly belonged to Richard Lamkyn called Coteinedow, also a place where he lived, which was after his death to go to Richard Pereson the younger. John Pereson and Alice his wife were to continue to live in their house, and to enjoy all the lands to the west and north of it during their lives, with remainder to William Beele and Elene his wife and their heirs. We may assume that Elene Beele was the daughter of John Pereson and niece of the Vicar of Quadring, all of 84 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. whose property (as was mentioned in the last chapter) was inherited by Elene's descendants, Milicent and Jane Beele, many years later. Richard Pereson died not long after making his will in 1472. He had been Vicar of Quadring for more than twenty years (13), and was buried in Quadring Church, where is still in the sacristy a slab to his memory. On it is the figure of a priest, with his head on a pillow and holding a chalice with the remains of an inscription round the stone, "Hie jacet Richardus Per .... anno d'mi mcccclxxii . . . .," some words which follow being illegible. It is not easy to make out exactly when his property came to the Beele family. Richard Pereson his nephew (the boy whom the Vicar of Quadring directs in his will should be sent to the University of Cam- bridge for three years) could not have been born later than 1460. He is last mentioned as " Richard Pereson, chaplain," in a deed dated 1518, by which twelve new feofPees were appointed for his property, described as having formerly belonged to the Vicar of Quadring. The Beele family, who were the next heirs of the Pereson estate, were represented among these feoffees by "Richard Beele" (who had succeeded his father William Beele at Money bridge, Pinchbeck), " Roger Beele," and " William Beele, son of the said Richard Beele" (21). Neither this last-named William Beele, who died in 1539, nor his son William appear to have enjoyed the Pereson lands. It is expressly stated in the bond for carrying out the partition of the property of Milicent Cust and Jane Ingram, dated 1557, that they had inherited some lands as the heirs of their brother William, and other lands as the " Cosynnes and next heires of S'' Rychard Peereson late vicar of Quadring."* It would therefore seem that Richard Pereson the younger must have lived to a very great age, and that he survived William Beele the younger, who as we have seen died July 5th, 1551, when his sisters Milicent and Jane succeeded to his lands at Pinchbeck. The following is a short account of the descendants of Milicent Cust to whom the Pereson property descended : — 1. Richard Ctjst of Quadring 1574 — 1615. He was the second son of Richard and Milicent Cust, and was baptized at Pinchbeck April 17th, 1569. When only four years old he received a legacy from Thomas Beele of Pinchbeck, who evidently was his mother's near relation, perhaps her uncle. In his will, proved April 7tb, 1573, are these words : "I give to Richard Cust the sonne of Richard Cust the elder one bald yearinge colt to be delyuered imediatlie after my decesse."t In the following year he received the gift of his mother's Quadring property, and in 1583 had also under his father's will four acres of pasture which had belonged to Roger Beele, four roods bought from Thomas * Chapter VI., Appendix (10). t Lincoln Registry. CUSTS OF QUADEING. 85 Durbagg, and four acres in Moulbum bought of Eicbard Gill. This last- named property he released to his brother Henry Oust by a deed dated February 1st, 1595, which he signed "Rychard Custe."* He continued to live at Pinchbeck for some years after his father's death and was married there to Euth Moselay May 14th, 1593. Two of his children were born at Pinchbeck, Beatrice (1593) and Thomas (1595), both of whom died young. Eichard Gust appears to have removed to Quadring about 1597, as the baptisms of three more children, Eachel (1598), Obed (1601) and John (1603), are recorded in the parish registers of that place. His wife Ruth Gust was buried at Quadring, August 9th, i606,t and he married secondly at Quadring " Gartheret " (Gertrude), who was buried December 17th, 1610. Richard Gust was himself buried at Quadring May 14th, 1615. His brother Henry came to see him on his deathbed, and with John Mosse, Vicar of Quadring and John Bartle witnessed his will, dated May 8th and proved at Boston May 15th, 1615 (1). Eichard Gust appoints his daughter Eachel, although only seventeen years of age, his sole executrix, and gives her the rents of his estate till her brother Obed, then fourteen years of age, was twenty-one, these two being his only surviving children. He also gives to the children of his sister Mary Young, and to Josua and Sary Gust, the son and daughter of Henry Gust, an ewe and a lamb each. He disposes of his clothing to his friends Thomas Sharpe, Mark Scudamore and Edward Sherman, and enumerates the following articles : a white fustian doublet, a russett jerkin, a russett pair of hose, a pair of stockings, a frieze jerkin, a best pair of breeches, and a clock doublet. He appoints "my loving friend John Bartle to be gardian to Obedd my sonn, both for his lands and body, to bring him upp during his minority in the fear of God," but makes George Tharold (the husband of his niece Susan Gust) the guardian of Rachel Gust, and requests his brother Henry Gust to be supervisor of the will. 2. Obed Gust of Quadring and Gosberton, 1615 — 1658. He was the only surviving son of Richard and Ruth Gust, and was baptized at Quadring February 24th, 1600-1. He married three times, and his first marriage apparently took place in 1623 at St. Paul's, Lincoln, to a lady named Sutberry of Gosberton. J The baptisms of three of Obed Gust's children, who died young, are recorded in the Quadring registers, Eichard (1626), Abigail (1628) and Josua (1631-2). Another daughter Sarah was also baptized there April 12th, 1630, who afterwards married Thomas Garter. Obed Gust who was • Chapter VIII., Appendix (10). t In Colonel Chester's e.vtracls from the Quadring registers she is erroneously called " Kathorine," bat the name in the registers is certainly " Ruth." X See a fragment of a marriage allegation bond at Lincoln. 86 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. churchwarden of Quadring in 1626, had removed to Gosberton by 1632. Here his son Jesse was baptized February 14th, 1632-3, and was buried there June 24th, 1659. Obed Gust, like the rest of his family, took the side of the Parliament against the King, and signed in 1641 a petition from the inhabitants of Gosberton for relief from sufferings by plunder by Gavaliers. In the same year he was assessed for his land at Gosberton for 20s., and was taxed in 1665 as Obed Gust, gent., for 3 hearths out of the 270 hearths at Gosber- ton.* His first wife died between 1633 and November 19th, 1640, on which day he married Ann Toppinson at Quadring, who was probably the mother of John Gust, the only son who survived him. The entry of his burial in the parish register of Gosberton is a curious one : " 1668, April, Obed Gust an old man and a yeoman was buried ye 7"^ day." It appears from his will, dated October 10th, 1667, and proved August 20th, 1688, that Obed Gust married for a third time, as he mentions his wife Elizabeth (2). She seems to have afterwards lived at Pinchbeck, where her will is dated January 1st, 1678-9 (3). Obed Gust directs in his will that his body should be buried in the church porch of Gosberton next to the body of Jesse Gust his son, who died in 1659 at the age of twenty-six. He gives £20 and an annuity of £5 to his daughter Sarah Garter, and £6 3s. M. each to his grandchildren Thomas, Ann, Sarah and Jane Garter, and Elizabeth Gust, daughter of his only surviving son and executor John Gust. 3. John Gust of Gosberton, 1668 — 1686. He was probably born about 1641, and his marriage to his first wife Elizabeth Harriman was celebrated at Gosberton May 7th, 1662. His daughter Elizabeth, named in her grandfather's will, was baptized at Gosberton in 1663, as well as four other children who all died as infants — Dorothy (1664), John (1666), and Obed and William, twins (1667). Not long after his father's death in 1668 John Gust had the misfortune to lose his wife Elizabeth, who died a few days after giving birth to another daughter called Susanna. Both mother and child were buried in one grave February 19th, 1668-9 (5). We learn from the Dowsby registers that John Gust was married there on July 12th, 1670, to his second wife Deborah, who was the daughter of Daniel Foster, yeoman, of that place. They had a large family of children, whose names appear in the Gosberton registers. Their eldest son Obed was born August 4th, 1671. Five other sons, Thomas, two Johns, Daniel, Richard, and two daughters, both named Deborah, were born and died between 1675 and 1683-4; in February of the latter year John and Deborah Gust buried three children in the same week. Two other children, Ann baptized May 16th, 1684, and Jesse baptized August 20th, as well as the eldest son Obed survived their father. He was churchwarden of Gos- * From Mr. Justin Simpson's notes on the Cust family. OUSTS OF QUADEING. 87 berton at the time of Ms death, and was buried there September 3rd, 1685. His widow Deborah gave birth to a posthumous son seven months later, who was baptized April 20th, 1687. On September 10th, 1710, he was married under the name of " John Oust of Gosberton " to Mary Rolfe at South Lynn, Norfolk. By his will, dated August 28th, and proved October 7th, 1686, John Gust the elder gives four acres of land to his son and heir Obed (on whom probably some other property was settled), a house and six acres to his daughter Ann, and a house and the residue of his estate to his son Jesse. It would appear that the property had been considerably diminished since the time when it first came to Richard Oust in 1574. He also appoints his wife Deborah to be his sole executrix and guardian of his children.* 4. Obed Oust, 1686 — 1695. He died at the early age of twenty-four, and was buried at Gosberton November 11th, 1695. He was the last of the Gusts who lived at Gosberton, and what was left of the property appears to have been sold after his death. No descendants of his brothers John and Jesse Gust are known to exist, and probably this branch of the family is now extinct in the male line. It is possible, however, that some de- scendants of Sarah Garter, the daughter of Obed Gust, may still be living in Lincolnshire. * It is a very curious coincidence that another John Cust, who I have not heen able to con- nect in any way with the Lincohishire Custs, was living in London at this time, who also married two wives named Elizabeth and Deborah. The following entries are taken from the registers of the church of All Hallows, Staining : — " 1602-3. February 12"' married, John Cust clothdrawer and Elizabeth daughter of William Worthington senior, both of this parish. (Licence Bishop of London.) " 1675-G. February 6"' married, John Cust and Deborah Riley both of this parish. (Licence.)" There are also entries of the burial of Elizabeth, the wife of John Cust, March 21st, 1674-5, and of the baptisms of her four children Elizabeth, Anne, John and Mary, the latter being baptized on the day of her mother's funeral ; also entries of the baptism of Thomas (1677) and William (1679), the sons of John and Deborah Cust. I can find nothing more respecting this branch of the Cust family. 88 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. PEDIGREE OF THE OUSTS OF QFADRING AND G08BERT0N. Euth, dau. of ... . Moselay;^!. Richaed Oust of Quadring, second=Gartheret, dau. of married at Pinchbeck May 14th, 1593 ; buried at Quad- ring August 9th, 1606. 1st wife. son of Eichard and MUicent Beele of . . . . ; buried at Pinchbeck ; baptized at Pinchbeck Quadring Decem- April 17th, 1569 ; had grant of Pereson ber 17th, 1610. lands in 1574; buried at Quadring 2nd wife. May 14th, 1615. "Will proved May 18th, 1615. . . . ., dau. of= . . . Sutberry; married at St. Paul's {> Lin- coln) 1623. 1st wife. =2. Obed Gust of=FAnn Quadring, baptized at Quadring Febru- ary 7th, 1600-1; removed to Gosber- ton 1632; buried there April 7th, 1668. Will proved August 20th, 1668. dau. of = Elizabeth . . . . Toppin- . . . ., son ; married named in at Quadring her hus- November band's 11th, 1640. will 1615. 2nd wife. 3rd wife. 1 1 Beatrice, Rachel, 1 1 John, Thomas, baptized Elizabeth, baptized at Quad- baptized at Pinch- ring at Quad- beck July ring 1603 1593 and 9th, and 1607 ; 1595; 1598; died died living young. young. 1615. I I I I I Eichard, Sarah, baptized Jesse Oust, Elizabeth, dau.= Abigail, at Quadring baptized at of ... . Harri- Josua, April 12th, Gosberton man ; married baptized 1630. February at Gosberton and bur. = 14th, May 7th, 1662; at Quad- Thomas Carter. 1632-3 ; buried there ring Four children buried February 19th, 1615— living in 1668. there June 1668-9. 1st 1631. 24th, 1659. wife. =3. John Cttst of= Gosberton, born about 1641 ; churchwarden of Gosberton 1686 ; buried there Sep- tember 3rd, 1686. "Will proved Octo- ber 27th, 1686. =Deborah, dau. of Daniel Foster of Dowsby ; mar- ried there July 12th, 1670 ; sur- vived her hus- band. 2nd wife. Six children, Eliza- beth, Dorothy or Ann, John, "Wil- liam and Obed, twins, Susanna, baptized and buried at Gosberton 1663 —1669. I 4. Obed Oust, baptized at Gos- berton August 4th, 1671; buried there November 11th, 1695; ap- parently died un- married. Jesse Gust, baptized August 20th, 1685; living 1686. I I John Gust, a Ann, bap- posthumous tized May son, baptized 16th,1684; April 20th, living 1687. 1686. September 10th, 1710, Mary Eolfe. I I I I I I I Seven children, Thomas,(2)John, (2) Deborah, Daniel, Eichard, baptized and buried at Gos- berton 1675— 1683. CUSTS OF QUADEING. 89 APPENDIX TO CHAPTER VII. (1) WILL OF RICHARD CUST OF QUADRING. Dated May 8th, 1615 ; proved May 18th, 1615. From the Lincoln Registry. In the name of God amen the viij"' of May in the year of o' Lord God 1615 I Richard Cust of Quadrin^^e in the County of Lincohi yoman sick of body but of good and p'fecte memory God be praised doe make & ordeine this my last will & Testam' in mann' & forme foUoweng that ys to say ffyrst I commend my soule into thands of God my maker hoping assuredly through the onely merritts of Jesu Christ my savio' to be made p't'iker of lyfe ev'lasting & I commend my hody to the earth whe'with yt ys made. It'm I giue to the rep'ing of the Church of Quadringe TLX*. I giue to the poore of Quadring xx'. It'm I giue to Ann Lennord my s'vant twenty nobles. I giue to Henry Chauntry x". I giue to Edward Linsey xxx'. I giue to Joane Andise a noble. I giue to the children of Mary Younge my late syster x' to each of them. I giue to my broth' Henry Cust my best coulte. I giue to Josua & Sary sonn & doughter of Henry Cust each one ewe & lambe. I giue to Obed Cust my sonn all my lease groundes w"^"* I hould of the Earle of Hertford. I giue to my sonn Obed my bed I lodge in w"' the furniture. I giue to Rachell my dought' the rent of my land for six years lying in Pinchbeck in Holland in the County of Lincoln. It'm I giue to John Mosse viccar of Quadring x*. I giue to John Bartle niy best j-earling filly. 1 giue to Thomas Sharpe my white fustian doblett a russett ierken A russett p' of hose A p' of stockings. I giue to Marke Scudamore my frees Jerkin my best p' of breches & either of their wyves oun ewe hogg. I giue to Edward Sherman my clock dublett. I giue to Markaratt Jackson an noble. All the rest of my goods & chatties not form'ly giuen I giue to Rachell my doughter whome I make my sole exec' payeing to Obed my sonne for th'use of my grounds to o' lady day twenty pounds att twoe tearmes that ys to say Tenn pounds att Michaellmes & tenn att o' lady day. And I doe ai)point my louing frend John Ikrtle to be gardia' to Obedd my sonn both for his lands & body to bring him upp during his minority in the fear of God. I allsoe appoint my cozen George Tharold to be gardiaii for Rachell my doughter & her porc'on during her minority. I make my broth' Henry Cust to be sup'vis' of this my last will & Testam". Witnesses, John Mosso viccar of Quadring, Henry Cust, John Bartle. Proved at Lincoln by the executors named May 15th, 1615. (2) WILL OF OBED CUST. Dated October 10th, 1667 ; proved August 20th, 1668. From the Lincoln Registry. In the name of God Amen the Tenth daye of October in the yeare of our Lord God one thousand six hundred sixtye and seauen I Obed Cust of Gosberton otherwise Gosberkirke in the Countye of Lincoln yoman beinge sicke in bodye but of whole sound and perfect memorie thanks be given to Allmightye God for the .same, doe make ordeyne declare and appoynt this my last will & testam' in manner and forme followcinge Rcvokeinge and adnullinge by these p'sents all other and former will and wills what.foevcr heretofore by me made and declared either by word or by writeinge, and this to bo taken onelyc for my last will and testament and none other flirst and principally I humbly reco'mend my soule to AUmighty God my Creator assuredlye belioueinge that I shall receiuo full pardon and free remission of all my synnes and be saved by the pretious death and merritts of my blessed saviour and redeemer Christ Jesus. And my bodye to earth from whence it came desireiiige it may be buried in the parish Church porch of Gosberton other- wise Gosberkirke aforesaid next to the bodye of Jesse Cust my sonne. And now for the setlinge my temporall estate and such goods as it hath pleased God to bestowe upon me, I doe order, will, N 90 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. give, bequeath and dispose the same in manner and forme followeinge (That is to say) ffirst I give & bequeath to the poor people of Gosbertou otherwise Gosberkirke aforesaid the sume of fourtye shillings of lawfuU English money the same to be distributed amongst them (To wit) Twentye shillings thereof upon the next Ashwednesdaye next after my decease And the other Twentye shillings residue thereof upon Ashwednesday twelve moneths after. It'm I give to Deborah Dampne my god-daughter Twentye shillings. It'm I give to Owen Balye ffive shillings. It'm I give to Anthonye Hudson of Quadringe size shillings and eight pence. It'm I give to Elizabeth May my kinswoman Twentye shilhngs of lawfull money. It'm I give to everye one of my servants which live w"' me at the tyme of my decease five shillings a peice. It'm I give and bequeath to Elizabeth my most deare and loveinge wife one cowe which shee pleaseth to chuse. And one bay Amblinge mayre, and all such goods houshould & houshould suffe whatsoever as were hers before our intermarriage. It'm I give & bequeath to Thomas Carter my sonne in lawe and Sarah his wife my daughter Twentye pounds. Tenn pounds whereof to be paid them within one yeare next after my decease And the other tenn pounds residue thereof to be paid them within twee yeares next after my decease. It'm I give and bequeath unto the said Sarah my daughter dureinge her naturall life the annuall sum'e of foure pounds of lawfull money To be paid to her by foure even and equall portions quarterlye The first payem' to co'mence within three moneths next after my decease but if it shall happen that my executor hereafter named shall neglect or refuse to paye the said yearly su'me of foure pounds to the said Sarah Carter my daughter in manner and forme aforesaid, accordinge to the true intent & meaneinge of this my MviW And that the same shall be behinde and unpaid in p'te or in all by the space of Three moneths (beinge lawfully demaunded) over or after anye of the said quarterly termes of payment then my will & miend is that shee the said Sarah Carter ray daughter or her assignes into all those six acres of pasture with theire appurtenances (be the same more or lesse) called the great feild lyeinge and beinge in Quadringe in the Countye aforesaid abuttinge upon the King's hye waye leadinge to Donington on the West and now in the tenure or occupation of Thomas Storye to enter. And whatsoever goods shall be there upon the said grounds to drive, distreyne impound and for want of Barrowe- inge within three dayes the same to Apprize and sell untill the full su'me of foure pounds aforesaid with the arreare or arreares of the same and necessarye charges of distreyneinge shall be fullye satisfied discharged and paid rendringe the surplussage (if anye be) to my executor or his assignes lawfullye demaundinge the same. It'm I give vnto Thomas Carter my grandchild the sonne of Thomas Carter & Sarah my daughter the summe of Sixe pounds thirteene shillings and foure pence to be paid him when he shall attaine to his full age of one and twentye j'eares or be marryed which shall first happen. It'm I give vnto Ann Carter my grandchild daughter of the said Thomas Carter and Sarah my daughter the like summe of six pounds thirteene shillings and foure pence of like lawfull money to be paid to her when shee shall attaine to her full age of one and twentye yeares or be marryed which shall first happen. It'm I give vnto Sarah Carter my grandchild an other of the daughters of the said Thomas Carter & Sarah my daughter the summe of Six pounds thirteene shillings and foure pence to be paid her when shee shall attaine to her full age of one and twentye yeares or be marryed which shall first happen. It'm I give vnto Jane Carter my grandchild an other of the Daughters of the said Thomas Carter and Sarah the like summe of Six pounds thirteene shillings and foure pence to be paid her when shee shall attaine to her full age of one and twentye yeares .... [A few words gone] that anye of my forenamed grandchildren happen to depart this life before theire p'ts or portions be due to be paid then my will is that the parts or portions of him her or them so dyeinge shall be and remaine to the survivor or survivors of them equally to be devided amongst them. It'm I give to Elizabeth Cust my grandchild the summe of Six pounds thirteene shillings and four pence to be paid to her when shee shall attaine to her full age of one and twentye yeares or be marryed which shall first happen. It'm I give to my sonne Thomas .... er all my weareinge Apparrell. It'm I give and bequeath halfe an acre of pasture (be the same more or lesse) with the appurtenances in Quadringe aforesaid in the said Countye of Lincoln lyeinge there in a place called Crosse gate, abutting vpon the hye waye leadinge from Quadringe to Donington East And a way leadinge to a place called Pristoll Pitt North beinge now in the tenure or occupation of Widdowe Euddinge To the Minister Churchwardens and Overseers of the poore of Quadringe aforesaid and their Successors And William Morrison Henrye Padley and John Wright and theire heires, the intent and purpose and vpon trust hope and confidence that they theyre heires and successors or some of them shall and CUSTS OF QUADRING. 91 will for ever yeild imploye and bestowe from tyme to tyme the rents yssues and profitts thereof ariseinge in Bread And the same Bread to distribute amongst the poorest and neediest people of Quadringe aforesaid in or vpon the first Sundaye or Sabbath daye in everye severall moneth in the yeare by equall portions. All the rest and residue of my goods leases houshold stuffe Chattell and Chattells whatsoever not hereinbefore bequeathed my debts and legacyes beinge paid and my funerall expences discharged I give & bequeath wholly to John Cust my sonne whome I make ordeyne constitute and appoynt sole Executor of this my last Will end Testam'. And I doe appoynt and intreatc John Pettis of Pinchbecke in the said Countye of Lincoln gent, to be super- visor of this my la.st will and testam' and for his paynes therein I give him twentye shillings of lav^full money. In Witnes whereof I the said Obed Cust to the first sheet of this my last will and testam' beinge but twoe in number, have subscribed my name and to the second beinge the last sheet of this my last will & testam' sett mj' hand and scale the daye and yeare in the first sheets of this my last will & testament mentioned. Signed Obed Cust. Signed sealed published and declared in the presence of John Harnie, Owen x Bayle. Proved at Boston August 20th, 1668. (3) WILL OF ELIZABETH CUST. Dated January 1st, 1678-9 ; proved May 7th, 1679. From the Lincoln Regittry. In the name of God Amen I Elizabeth Cust of Pinchbecke in the Countye of Lincolne widow being sicke in bodye but of good and p'fecte memorye doe make and ordaine this my last will & te.stam' in manner followinge first I bcciueath my soul into the hands of Almighty God my maker hopeing to bee saved through the meritts of Jesus Christ my Redeemer. It'm I giue vnto Robert AVright of Pinchbecke aforesjiid Miller two redd py'd cowes provided the said Robert doe att or after my decea.se scale and deliver to my Executor hereafter named a generall release of all debts dues and demands whatssoever due or owcing from mee or vpon my Account from the begiuninge of the world vnto the day of my death And in case hee shall refuse soe to doe That then this my devise to bee voide as to him And the said two Cowes lo goe to my Executor And as for all the rest of my goods and Chattells vnbequeathed I giue and becjueath the same vnto John May whom I make my sole Executor of this my last AVill and Testam' hereby revokeing all former or other wills heretofore by mee made. Witnesse my hand and scale this first day of January Anno D'ni 1678. Signed Elizabeth x Cust. Signed sealed published and declared in p'sence of Richard May, Joseph x Burkes, Peter x Jack.son, Edvv. Bigle. Proved at, Boston May 7th, 1679. (4) WILL OF JOHN CUST. Dated August 20th, 1686 ; proved October 27th, 1686. From the Lincoln Registry. In the name of God amen I John Cust of Gosbcrtowne in the County of Lincolne yeaman being weake in body but of sound minde & disposing memory & vndcrstiinding (God be praised) doe make k declare this my last will & testament in forme following ffirst I bequeath my soule to God that g!ive itt, my body to the earth from whence itt came, & my Estate as followeth. It'm I giue vnto my daughter Ann Cust one mesiiage w"' the app'tenaunces & one acre of hempland adioyning to the same licing on the east side of Quadring church, & ffower acres of pa-^ture (more or lessc) abutting vpon the lands of Samuell Allen towards the east & upon six acres of arrable of 92 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. mee the said John Oust towards the West, all W^'' said p'misses doe lye in Quadring. Alsoe I give vnto the said Ann one acre of medow lieinge in Donington Path Inge abutting vpon the Bulbancke end towards the south To hold all the said p''misses to her the said Anne & her heires for ever, but I will that my wife shall haue all the said lands untill such tyme as my said daughter shall attaine her age of one & twentye yeares for her bringing vp & mainetenance. It'm I giue vnto my eldest son Obed Gust five roods of pasture (more or lesse) abutting vpon the lands of M"' John Mosse towards the west And one acre of arrable in two peices abutting vpon the kings highway north And alsoe halfe an acre of arrable abutting vpon the lands of M'' John Harryman west & Cheanetoft lane east And one rood of pasture abutting vpon M' Harryman south And Three roods of pasture abutting ^q^on M"' Harryman north And one rood of pasture abutting vpon lands late Mason & since Thomas Ridley north & M"' Harryman south, all w'^'' said p'misses doe lye in Quadringe To haue & to hold to him the said Obed & his heires for ever. Also I giue vnto my son Jessee Gust one mesuage w"" th'app'tenances & nyne acres of land & pasture lieing in Quadring, w"^'' I haue lately mortgaged to M'' John Eosseter and all other my lands & tenem'ts in Quadring to him the said Jessee & his heires for ever, but I will that my wife shall haue all the said lands & tenem'ts vntill such tyme as the said Jessee shall attaine his age of one & twenty yeares for his bringing up & educac'on. And I make Deborah my wife tutor & guardian of all my children And I alsoe make her sole executrix of this my last will & testament & doe hereby revoke all former wills by mee made, and declare this to be my last will & testament. In Witnes whereof I the said John Gust haue herevnto sett my hand & seale the eight & twentith day of August in the yeare of our lord one thousand six hundred eighty six. Signed JoHN GuST. Signed sealed & declared in p'sence of vs John Eosseter, Norris Lenton, Henry Brown, Eichard Daniell, and Hamond x Glemante. Proved at Lincoln October 7th, 1686. (5) EXTEACTS FEOM PAEISH EEGISTEES EEFEEEING TO THE GUSTS OF QUADEING. 1569. Baptized April 17. 1593. Married May. 1593-4. Baptized February. 1595 August. 1595. Buried Sept^ Pinchbeck. Eichard the sonn of Eichard Gust y' same day. Eichard Gust and Euth Moselay y"= xiiij"' day. Beatrice the daughter of Eichard Gust y" x"' da Thomas the sonn of Richard Custe y' xxiij day. Thomas y^ son of Eichard Gust y'' xj day. QUADElNG. 1598. July. Eachel daughter of Eic' Gust bapt. the ix"" day. 1600-1. February. Obed sonne of Eic' Gust baptized the xxiiij"' day. 1603. October. John y" sonne of Eichard Gust baptized j' xxiij"" 1604-5. January. John sonne of Eichard Gust buried the xij"' day. 1606. August. Euth Custe wife of EiC' Guste buried the 9"' day. 1607. April. Elizabeth daughter of Eichard Gust buried. 1610. December. Gartheret wiffe of Richard Gust the xvij"" day. 1615. May. Eichard Gust buried 14'\ 1626. August. Eichard filius Obed Gust bapt. x'\ 1628. July. Abigail daughter of Obed Gust bapt. vij"". 1630. Aprill. Saray daughter of Obed Gust baptiz. xij"". GUSTS OF QUADRING. 93 1631-2. ffebruary. Josua sonn of Obed Cust bapt. xxiii"". 1631-2. March. Josua sonn of Obed Cu.st bur. first. 1640. November. Obed Cust and Ann Toppinson married the xix"'.* Richard Cust signs as Churchwarden in 1C12, and Obed Cust in 1626. GOSBEETON. 1632-3. February. Jesse sone to Obed Cust bapt. 14'* day.* 1659. June. Jesse Cust was buried y'' 24"' day. 1662. May. John Cust and Elizabeth Harriman were married y* 7"' day. 1663. May. Elizabeth daughter to John and Elizabeth Cust baptis'd 7"' day. 1064. May. Dorothie {Ann) the daughter of John and Elizabeth Cust baptized y' 25"' day. 1664. June. Ann daughter to John and Elizabeth Cust buried y' 4"" day. 1665. June. John sonne to John and Elizabeth Cust baptized y'' 5"* day. 1665. August. John .sonne to John and Elizabeth Cust buried the 26"' daj'. 1667. May. William and Obed gemini to John and Elizabeth Cust baptised y* 21" day. 1667. May. 01)ed sonne to John and Elizabeth Cust was buried the 24"' day. 1667. June. William sonne to John and Elizabeth Cust was buried y* 17 day. 1668. April. Obed Cust an old man and a yeoman was buried y 7"' day. 1068-9. February. Susanna daughter to John and Elizabeth Cust was baptised y'' 10"' day. 1068-9. February. Elizabeth wife to John Cust was buried y 19"' day. 1068-9. February. Susanna daughter to John and Eli.sa. Cust buried 19"' day. 1671. August. Obed son to John Cust gont and Deborah his ^Tife was baptised y* 4"" day. 1675. September. Thomas sonne to John Cust and Deborah his wife was baptised y 16"" day. 1677. April. John sonne to John Cust and Deborah his wife bajitised y 10"" day. 1677. June. John son to John Cust and Deborah his wife buryed y' 29"" day. 1678. May. Deborah daughter to John Cust and Deborah his wife was baptised y 25* day, 1678. November. Deborah daughter to John Cust and Deborah his wife was buryed y 10'^ day. 1678. November. Thomas son to John Cust and Deborah his wife was buryed y 17"" day. 1680-1. March. Daniel Cust y' son of John Cust and Deborah his wife was buried y' 14"'. 1681. June. liichard sou to John Cust and Deborah his wife was bapt. 14 d. 1682. Dec'. John son to John Cust and Dobor.ih his wife was bapt. 14"'. 1683-4. February. Deborah daughter to John Cust and Deborah his wife was buryed y 20". 1683-4. February. Richard son to John Cust and Deborah his wife buryed y 23"'. 1683-4. February. John son to John Cust and Deborah his wife wiis buryed y 25"". 1684. May. Ann daughter to John Cust and Deborah his wife baptised 16"'. 1685. August. Jesse son to John Cust and Deborih his wife was baptised 20'". 1686. Sept'. John Cust yeoman and churchwarden was buried 3''. 1687. April. John son to John Cust and Deborah his wife was baptized 20'". 1695. November. Obed Cust was buried y 11"'. DowsBY, CO. Lincoln. 1670. July 12"". Married John Cust and Deborah daughter of Daniel Foster yeoman. South Lynn, Norfolk. 1710. Sept'. 10'". Married John Cust of Gosberton and Mary Rolfe of Dewar. • These entries in italics are only to bo found in the tninscripts of the registers at Lincoln. 94 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. (6) PEEESON PROPEETY. 1574. Hec est finalis Concordia facta in Curia Domine Regine Apud Westmonasterium a die Pasche in unum mensem Anno regnorum Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie Prancie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. a post Anglie conquestum sexto decimo coram Jacob Dyer Ricardo Harpur Rogero Manwood et Roberto Mounson Justiciariis et aliis domine Regine fidelibus tunc ibi presentibus Inter Ricardum Cust Juniorem quereutem et Eicardum Cust seniorem et Millicenciam uxorem ejus deforciantes de duobus mesuagiis uno horreo duobus gardinis duobus pomarijs triginta acris terre triginta acris pasture et dimidia Acra bosci cum pertinentiis in Quadring unde placitum convencionis summonitum fuit inter eos in eadem curia. Scilicet quod predicti Ricardus Cust senior et Millicencia recognoverunt predicta tenementa cum pertinentiis esse jus ipsius Ricardi Cust Junioris ut ilia que idem Ricardus habet de dono predictorum Eicardi Cust senioris et Millicencie. Et illi remiserunt et quiet' clamaverunt de ipsis Eicardo Cust seniore et Millicencia et heredibus suis predicto Eicardo Cust Juniori et heredibus suis imperpetuum. Et preterea iidem Eicardus Cust senior et Milicencia concesserunt pro se et heredibus ipsius Myllicencie quod ipsi "Warantizabunt predicto Eicardo Cust Juniori et heredibus suis predicta tenementa cum pertinentiis contra omnes homines Imperpetuum. Et pro hac recognitione remissione quieta clamacione Warantizatione fine et concordia Idem Eicardus Cust junior dedit predictis Eicardo Cust seniori et Milicencie centum et quadraginta libras sterlingorum. Endorsed : — Deliberatum per proclamationem secundum formam statuti. (7) WILL OF EICHAED PEEESON, VICAR OF QUADRING. Dated Monday after St. Hugh (November 17th), 1471. From a contemporary copy at Belton. Hec est ultima voluntas Eicardi Pereson vicarij de Quadring facta et scripta ibidem die lune proximo post festum Sancti Hugonis Episcopi et confessoris Anno Domini Millesimo cccc""" liXXi™" et Anno regni regis Edwardi quarti post conquestum Anglie undecimo qui quidem Eicardus Inprimis vult quod feoffatores et executores sui Inveniant Eicardum filium Johannis Pereson de Quadring ad universitatem Cantabrigie per spacium trium annorum plenarie com- pletorum Daudo eidem Eicardo per annum sex marcas sterlingorum. Et post dictum terminum trium annorum plenarie completorum dicto Eicardo ut profertur invento Idem Eicardus vult quod dicti feoffatores et executores sui inveniant unum presbiterum bone conversacionis per spacium xxiiij annorum ad celebrandum in Ecclesia parochiali de Quadring pro anima sua et pro animabus Willelmi Pereson et Agnetis uxoris sue Willelmi Styberd et Johanne uxoris sue Johannis Thakker et Christiane uxoris sue Agnetis De la Laund Henrici Danyell et Johannis Stevenson et pro animabus omnium benefactorum predicti Eicardi Pereson de redditibus et proficuis omnium terrarum et tenementorum subscriptorum videlicet de redditibus et proficuis unius placee terre nuper Nicholai Almott capellani unius placee terre vocate Slytofte duarum acrarum terre jacentium in diversis parcellis in tenura Eoberti Payn unius placee cum terris subjacentibus nuper Eoberti Savarey quinque acrarum terre jacentium subtus messuagium Thome At Lathe unius placee terre vocate Peretoftgrene unius acre terre vocate le Hempland duarum placearum terre vocatarum Mylnegrene et Barabowhill unius acre terre in tenura Johanne Adam unius acre terre apud Judycrosse dimidie acre terre apud Jackes unius placee terre vocate Lodetofte duarum acrarum terre vocatarum Thekes unius placee terre vocate S3-mtoft et continentis in se tres acras terre et dimidiam et unius placee pasture nuper Willelmi Sprott et continentis in se quin- que acras terre Et post dictum terminum xxiiij annorum idem Eicardus vult quod dicti feoffatores et executores sui disponant omnia supradicta terras et tenementa pro animabus supradictis per supervisionem Johannis Bell de Gosberkirk. Item idem Eicardus vult quod dictus presbiter dicat cotidie post missam suam De profundis cum istis duabus oracionibus Fidelium Deus omnium conditor et Deus cujus miseracione pro animabus predictis. Item vult quod Henricus Pereson OUSTS OF QUADRING. 95 habeat ad terminum vite sue unam placeam terre nuper Eicardi Lamkyn vocatam Cotemedowe Et post decessum dicti Henrici idem Ricardus vult quod dicti feoffatores et executores sui donent dicto presbitero redditum et proflcuum dicte placee terre vocate Coteraedow durante termina supradicto sub hac condicione quod custodiat obitum dicti Ricardi anuuatim in ceua Domini solvendo in exequijs et elemosinis quinque solidos sterlingorum. Et si hoc facere recusaverit tunc idem Ricardus vult quod feoffatores et executores sui donent redditum et proficuum terre predicts in elemosinis pro animabus supradictis. Item vult quod Johannes Pereson et Alicia uxor sua habeant illam placeam in qua manent et omnes terras ex partibus occidentali et boriali sub ista condicione quod Henricus Pereson habeat in supradictis terris pasturam pro duobus equis quolibet anno durante termino vite sue a festo Apostolorum Philippi et Jacobi usque ad festum Sancti Martini in yeme. Et si contingat dictum Johannem Pereson habere aliquam uecessitatem durante vita sua tunc idem Ricardus vult (juod dictus Johannes vendat tantas terras de terris supradictis quanta attingunt summam decern marcarum. Residuum vero dicte placee et terre post decessum dictorum Johannis et Alicie remaneat Willelmo Bele et Elene uxori sue et heredibus de corporibus sui» inter se legittime procreatis. Et si contingat dictos Willelmum Bele et Elenam uxorem suam sine heredibus do corporibus suis inter se legittime procreatis obire (quod absit) tunc dicta placea oum omnibus terris ex parte occidentiili et boriali si partiantur remaneant feoffatoribus et execu- toribus suis ad vendendum et infra villam de Quadring disponenduni prout eis melius visum fuerit. Item idem Ricardus vult quod dictus Johannes Pereson et Alicia uxor sua habeant unaiu acrara terre nuper Ricardi Lamkyn et dimidiam acram terre nuper Elene ThrLste ad terminum vite sue et unam placeam terre nuper Thome At Lathe jacentem apud Hj'etoft ut ipsi custodiant annuatim obitum Johannis Codl)ene solvendo in oblacione et pulsacione per annum quatuor deuarios post quorum decessum idem Ricardus vult quod dicta acra terre nuper Ricardi Lamkyn et dimidia acra terre nuper Elcno Thryst remaneent feoffatoribus et executoribus suis ad venden- dum et secuindum eorura discreciones disponendum pro animabus supradictis. Et dicta acra terre nuper Thome At Lathe remaneat feoffatoribus et executoribus suis ad dandum dicto presbitero redditum et proficuum ejusdem acre ad custodiendum obitum supnidicti Johannis Codbene. Item idem Ricardus vult quod dictus Johannes Pereson halieat duas acras terre nuper Agnetis De la Laund cum hac condicione (|oud custodiat annuatum obitum suum post cujus decessum dicte due acre terre remaneant dictis feoffatoribus et executoribus suis cum eadem condicione. Item vult quod Ricardus Cheill habeat unam acram terre apud Wall Endo et unam placeam terre juxta rectoriam de Quadringe heredibus et assignatis suis. Item idem Ricardus vuli quod Henricus Pereson habeat placeam suam iu qua manet ad terminum vite sue sub hac condicione quod Johannes Pereson habeat medietatem orrei dicte placee pertinentis et molendinacionem suam cum equis suis propriis ad moleiidinum infra eandem placeam durante vita sua. Et post decessum dicti Henrici idem Ricardus vult quod dicta placea cum suis pertiuonciis remaneat Ricardo filio dicti Johannis Pereson heredibus et assignatis suis. Item idem Ricardus vult quod una placea terre vocala Alyntoft incontinentor post decessum suum per dictos feoffatores et executores suos dimittatur ad firinani per spacium quinque ;innorum. Et post dict\un terminum quinque annorum Idem Ricardus vult dicta placea terro cum suis pertinenciis remaneat dictis feolfatoribus et executoribus suis ad donandum redditum et proficuum ejusdem supradicto presbitero in emendacionem si necesse fuerit. In cujus Rei testimonium huic presenti ultimo volunt:iti sue indentate sigillum suum apposuit. Hijs testibus Johaune Bery do Quadring Thoma Look de eadem et Willelmo Cutte de eadem et alijs. Data apud Quadring die et anno Domini supradictis. (8) FYNCHAM LANDS. 1401-2. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Gilbcrtus ffyncham de Quadryng dedi concessi et hac presenti cartii mea indenlala conlirmavi domino Johaimi Preston capellano domino Johaiuii Illew capcllano Ricardo Wythbred do Surllet & Johanui Kobert de Gosberkirk heredibus eorum et assignatis omnia mesuagia terras et tenementa cum omnibus pertinenciis suis que et quas habeo dio confectionis presencium in villis et campis do Quadryng Gosberkirk & Donyngton. Haben- dum et tenendum omnia predicta mesuagia terras et tenementa cum omnibus suis pertinenciis 96 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. predictis Johanni Johanni Tlicardo et Johanni heredibus eorum et assignatis de capitalibus dominis feodi per servicia inde debita et dejure consueta. Et ego predictus Gilbertus et beredes mei omnia predicta mesuagia terras et teuementa cum omnibus pertinenciis suis predictis Johanni Johanni Eicardo et Johanni heredibus eorum et assignatis contra omnes gentes warantizabimus imper- petuum. In cujus rei testimonium huic presenti carte indentate penes dictum Gilbertum remanent! predicti Johannes Johannes Ricardus et Johannes sigilla sua apposuerunt. Hiis testi- bus Johanne Baley de Quadryng Ricardo Mason de eadem Radulfo filio Ricardi de eadem Johanne Mennet de eadem Nicholao Holand de eadem et aHjs. Dat' apud Quadryng die Veneris proxime post festum Sancti Hillarij episcopi Anno regni Regis Henrici quarti post conquestum tercio. Presens carta feofFamenti facta est sub tali condicione quod dominus Johannes de Preston dominus Johannes Illell Ricardus Wittebred et Johannes Robert feoffati Gilbert! Fyncham post decessum dicti Gilbert! feoifent Johannam uxorem meam ad terminum vite sue in omnibus mesuagiis terris et tenementis cum pertinenciis suis que et quas predicti Johannes Johannes Ricardus et Johannes habent de dono et feoffamento predicti Gilbert! in villis et campis de Qwad- rynge Gosberkyrke et Donyngton. Et post decessum dicte Johanne tunc predicti feoffati feoffabunt Willelmum filium predicti Gilbert! in omnibus terris et tenementis que et quas predictus Gilbertus perquisivit de Roberto Gybbun et Johanne fratre ejus et Willelmo Stevenson de Quadrynge sib! heredibus et assignatis suis. Et quod post decessum dicte Johanne tunc predicti feoffati feoffa- bunt Johannem et Ricardum filios predicti Gilbert! conjunctim in capital! mesuagio dicti Gilberti cum omnibus illis terris et tenementis que et quas predict! feoffati habuerunt de dono et feoffa- mento dicti Gilberti in villis et in campis de Quadrynge Gosberkyrke et Donyngton' exceptis preexceptis eis et eorum heredibus de corporibus eorum legitime exeuntibus. Et si contingat dictos Johannem vel Ricardum sive heredes de corporibus eorum legitime exeuntes obire tunc predictum mesuagium cum omnibus illis predictis terris et tenementis Margarete Marione et Elene filiis predicti Gilberti integre remaneat. Et si contingat predictas Margaretam Marionam vel Elenam obire sine heredibus de earum corporibus legitime procreatis obire vult Gilbertus quod predictum mesuagium cum omnibus illis terris et tenementis et cum pertinenciis suis vendatur et disponatur pro anima sua et Johanne uxoris sue parentum et benefactorum suorum. Et si Wil- lelmus filius dicti Gilberti recusaverit perimplere omnia et singula prescripta in forma ut predictum est vel fecerit clameum in predicto mesuagio cum omnibus illis terris et tenementis exceptis preexceptis predictis Johanni et Ricardo limitatis quod extunc predictus Gilbertus vult quod nichil habeat de perquisicione sua. Et si contingat quod aliquis vel aliqui feoffatorum recusaverit vel recusaverint perimplere omnia et singula in forma ut predictum est predictus Gilbertus vult quod feoffamentum et status ei vel eis qui recusaverint factum pro nullo habeatur set inane sit et vacuum, absque calumpnia alicujus juris vel clamei imperpetuum. (9) LAND IN QUADRYNG. 1435. Letter of Attorney from Robert Gray ve, Richard Lamkyne and Richard Pasemer of Quadring appointing William Broune and Henry Danyell of the same to deliver possession of a piece of land in Quadring to Richard Peryson of Quadring Chaplain. Dated Monday before the Feast of S' Petronilla 13 Hen. VI. (10) WILL OP WILLIAM LOKE OP QUADRING. Not dated. From the original at Belton. In Nomine Dei Amen I Will's Looke of Quadryng leves Genyt my dawter & here hosband my hede place & ij acares of medow Schowe and Donyngton henges & in Podehols j acr' and Hye rege & bate regge j acr' & kyrchyn Akyr & fulmard hole j acr' & themtoft \J the hemp toft'] j acr' & a stonge at themtoft longyng to y" bed place I Will's Looke will yat my dowter & her hosband OUSTS OF QUADRING. 97 ▼iij acr' wit y' hed place hawyng y \yfe and after y' ses of yem tourne te yer chyldyr and hylk on be oy' here. Also I Will's Locke will y' after y' ses of genyt my dowter & here hosband y' Syssyll yer dowter haue half acr' yei call bate regge I Will's Looke will y' Alicia hyr syter half acr' is cald kyrchyn akyr I Will's Looke will y' Genyt yer syster haue half acr' is cald fulmard hole. Also I Will's Look will y' Adlard haue after y* seys of his fadyr & his modyr for to have ye hed place & Schawe & Donyngton hynges & Podehole & hye regge & at Themptoft & ye place & it is iij acr'. Also I Will's will y' Adlard ye son of Jon Dode yf so be y' is systers dye wit owt heres of yer own' bodys lawfully gotyn. Also I Will's Looke will yf so be y' yai dye wit owt any heres of y own' body lawfully be gotyn yf so be y' ye chydir of Jon Dode dye wit owt heres of y' o'n l)odys yis gode tourne to ye fefurs y' is to say to Recard Perysson ye vacar of quadryng &, Thomas AVrylhg of ye same toun henricus Danyell & Thomas rod Will's Osse of Gosberkyrk. Also I Will's Look will y' Jon Dode my son & Genyt my dowter fynd me mete & drynke & clothe and y' me be havys & to bryng me forth & kepe my zer day for to haue yf so be y' yai do not yis wrytyng stond for nowthe. Also I Will's Look will y' Jon my son haue lodetoft for x marke & y' he by yt be fore a noyer. Endorted : — Will'm Lode of quaderinge Wille. (11) COWDON PYNGTLL. 1442. Deed by which John Loke and Robert Pasmer, both of Quadryng, grant to Richard Peersou of Gosberkyrke, John Stevenson of Quadryng, Thomas AVryght, John Danyell, jun., John Greyve, and Thomas Glover of the same a piece of meadow called Cowdon Pyngj'll, situated in Quadryng between land of the said Richard Pere,son, Chaplain, south, Richard Alage, north, abutting east on a meadow called IJarum, and west " super bondagium de Wekys." Witnesses, John Danyell, sen., Thoma* Rud, Thomas Thryste, Richard Alage, and Henry Helwys, all of Quadryng. Dated at Quadryng, Monday after Feast of St. Katherine 20 Henry VI. (12) 8TYBARD LANDS. Two deeds. 1447. Deed by which William Stybard of Gosberkyrk grants to Richard Peresson of Quaderyng, chaplain, Thomas fTloutcr and John Peris, chaplains, William Smyth, William Cheile of West- thorpe, Robert Stybard of the same, and John Blomesmyth of Surflet, all his cottages, lands, and tenements, meadows, pastures, etc., in Gosberkyrk and Surflet. Witne-sses, John BoUes, William Sprott, and John Menwet of Gosberkirk, and Richard Dowsyng and John Boston of Surflet. Dated at Gosberkirk in the feast of St. Martin 26 Henry VI. Seal attached sewn up in a hag. 1457. Deed (part only) by which Thomas [fflou]tar, chaplain, formerly dwelling in Gosberkirk, releases his right in these lands to Richard Pereson, John Perys, and William Smyth of Gosber- kirk, and John Blomesmith of Surflet. Witnesses, John . . . ., Riciiard Vassell, and W'" Clare of Gosberkirk, John Whittbred, Richard Dowsyng, and Richard Donsby of Surflet. Dated Thursday .... 36 Henry VI. Seal attached. O 98 EECOEDS or THE GUST FAMILY. (13) HOUSE AT QUADRING. 1452. Deed by which Katherine, widow of Thomas Modde of Quaderyng, quitclaims to Eichard Perysson, Vicar of Quaderyng, and Eichard Stybard and William Haltoft of Gosberkyrk, all her right in a messuage in Quadring lying between a certain lane from Northorp highway to Quadring Church, east, and land of Thomas Eudd, junior, and others west, abutting south on the said lane called le Kyrkstyte, and north on land of Eliz"' [Artre ?]. Witnesses, Robert Grayne, Nicholas Menwyte, Walter Sleygth, William Stevenett, and Thomas Broun, carter, all of Quadring. Dated at Quadring Tuesday before the Feast of St. Margaret the Virgin 30 Henry VI. (14) TTNACEIS. 1458. Deed by which William Barneby of Spaldyng and Thomas Barneby his son quitclaim to Eichard Pereson, perpetual vicar of Quadryng, John Perys of Gosberkyrk, chaplain, and Eobert Stybarde of the same, as to a piece of land in Gosberkyrk called Tynacris, between the land of John, son of Hugh, east and west. Witnesses, John Carter of Spaldyng, mercer, Thomas Farsews and William ffobbys of the same, and Thomas Edmunde and John fllowter of Gosberkyrke. Dated at Spaldyng, Feast of St. Benedict, Abbot and confessor, 36 Henry VI. One seal gone. The other is attached, but the inscription round the edge is illegible. (15) HOUSE IN WESTHOEPE. 1458-9. Deed by which Margaret, who was the wife of William Cheyll, late of Gosberkyrk, Eichard Hunnyngham and William Pulter of the same, grant to Eichard Pereson, Vicar of Quadryng, and Thomas Edmund and Eichard Thakker of Gosberkyrk, a capital messuage in Westhorpe and a piece of land of which the messuage is situated between the common sewer called Algarlode, north, and land late of the said William Cheyll, south, abutting west on messuage of Eichard Nutkyn, and east on land late of William Stybard, and the piece of land is between land of John Tempest Knight, west, and land of the heirs of Eichard Vassell, east, abutting north on lands late of said William Cheyll, and south lands late of said William Stybard, south. Thomas Vassell and Eobert Wyttylsay appointed attorneys to deliver seisin. Witnesses, William Sprotte, John fflouter, Eichard Stybard, William Smyth, and John Nutkyn, all of Gosberkyrk. Dated at Gosberkyrk 8 March 37 Henry VI. (16) MYLETOFT. 1461. Deed by which Thomas Edmond of Gosberkyrk quitclaims to Richard Pereson, Vicar of Quadring, one acre of land in Mylytoft in Gosberkyrk, adjoining the land formerly belonging to William Cheyll, and land of Eichard Menwet and William Menwet. Witnesses, John Flouter, Eichard Hunnyngham, William Pulter, Robert Thakker, & Thomas Vassell all of Gosberkyrk. Dated Saturday before the feast of All Saints 4 Edward IV. OUSTS OF QUADEING. 99 (17) BOND. 1470-1. Bond by which John Greyfe of Quadryng and Thomas Vassell and William Pulter of Gosber- kyrk bind themselves to pay 10 marks sterling to Eichard Pereson, Vicar of Quadring, on the feast of St. Matthew Apostle. Dated 27 February " Anno Ab inchoatione Rex Henrici VI., xlix., et readeptionis sue regie potestatis primo." (18) FOSTER RIGG. 1475. Deed by which William Sparow and Richard Baxter of Boston, chaplains, grant to John I'crson of Quadring a piece of land called Foster Rige in Quadring which they had by grant of Simon Godyng, situated between land of William Browne and John Person, south, and Thomas Meres and John Person, north, abutting west on a common road and east on land of the Earl of Richmond. Witnesses, Richard Cheile, Lambart Rudde, and Henry Person, all of Quadring. Dated 12 October 15 Edward IV. (1475). (19) ACQUITTANCE TO JOHN PERESON. 1478. Deed by which Nicholas, son of Thomas Chene, releases John Pereson of Quadryng from any claims which he may have against him. Witnesses, Thomas Pharant, ponfctual Vicar of the Church of Quadring, Thomas Lyndsey and Richard Cheel of Quadring. Dated at Quadryng on the Feast of St. Dunstan 17 Edward IV. (20) EXCHANGE OF LAND IN QUADRYNG. Two deeds. 1488. Deed by which Henry Meres, gent., Robert Justice of Quadryng, chaplain, John Pereson Thomas Carter, William Greive of the same, and William Beelo of Pynchebek, grant to Richard Pereson of Quadryng, chaplain, a messuage and gsirden late of Robert Saverey, lying in Quadryng Eedyke, bctweeti land of Stephen Barom, south, and " native " land of Peterburgh Abbey, north, abutting east on land of Thomas Meres, e.sq., and west on a common way, which said messuage and garden the grantors (together with Richard Ilunniiigham of Gosberkirke and Richard Cheyle of Quadryng now deceased) had by grant of Richard Pereson, late vicar of Quadryng. To hold the same to the said Richard Pereson, chai)lain, in exchange of five pieces of land containing four acres and three stonges according to a schedule annexed. Robert Osburne and John Rudd of Quadryng appointed attorneys to deliver seisin. Witnesses, Robert Jacson, Roger Malt«maker, Richard son of Henry Smyth, John Danyell, junior, and Thomas Adam, all of Quadryng. Dated at Quadryng Oct. 1st 4 Henry VII. 100 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. 1488. Copy of Deed (being the schedule referred to) whereby Eichard Pereson of Quadryng, chaplain, grants to Henry Meres, gent., Robert Justice, chaplain, John Pereson, Thomas Carter, and William Greive of the same, and William Beele of Pynchebek, 1 One acre and a half purchased of Robert Knoppe, late of Quadryng, deceased, lying between a dyke east, and a common way west, abutting south on land of John Boston and north on native land of Roger Welby ; 2 One acre purchased of the said Thomas Carter, lying between land of Thomas Meres, esq., east, and land of the heirs of William Blankeney, west, abutting south on a road, and north on a road leading to Scalehyll ; 3 Three stonges purchased of Richard Cheile, lying between native land of Peterburgh Abbey, south, and land of John Wortsep, north, abutting east on native land of the said Abbey, and west on a common way called Claygate ; 4 Half an acre called Galowtre Rygg, purchased of the executors of William Stanard, lying between native land of the Honour of Richmond, south, and land of Robert Bolle, gent., north, abutting east on land of Thomas Meres, and west on land of the heirs of Thomas Malyn of Sutterton ; 5 Half an acre purchased of the said executors lying near White Cross (" prope Albam crucem "), between native land of the said Abbey, south, and native land of Richmond, north, abutting east on a way called Podeholegate, and west on land of John Rudd. To hold in exchange for the messuage and garden granted by the annexed deed. Witnesses, Robert Osburne, Christopher Smyth, Philip Sherford, William Stele, and Thomas Alech, all of Quadryng. Dated at Quadryng 30 Sept. 4 Henry VII. (21) TRANSFER OP PERESON LANDS. 1518. Deed by which Richard Warde of Quadryng grants to John Adam of Quadring, chaplain, John Boulles, son of John Boulles, late of Quadring, Roger Hyston of Donyngton, John Goodeale of Seafeld, Richard Beele of Pynchbek, Roger Beele of the same, William Beele, son of the said Richard Beele, Thomas Rudd, Robert Snell, John Dixson, John Adam of Quadryng, Hugh Rudd of Donyngton, all the messuages, cottages, land, etc., in Quadryng, Donyngton, Gosberkyrk, Surflet, and other places in the county of Lincoln, which formerly were the property of Richard Pereson, Vicar of Quadring, and which messuages, cottages, land, etc., he, Richard Warde, had by the grant of Richard Pereson, chaplain, and John Adam. Witnesses, Thomas Browne, Thomas William Cheile, Christopher Cheile, and John Browne, all of Quadring. Dated 3 December 10 Henry VIII. 101 CHAPTER VIII. HENEY CUST, 1583—1617. Henry Oust of Pinchbeck, son and heir of Richard and Milicent Oust, was baptized at Pinchbeck July 31st, 1560. At the age of twenty he married a neighbouring heiress, Margaret, the only child of John Ranson or Randson of Bicker, then seventeen years of age. Her father had died when she was an infant of six months old, and her mother Emma married not long after Francis Clayton of Bicker, yeoman, in whose house Margaret Ranson was brought up with a large family of half-brothers and sisters. Margaret's paternal inheritance consisted of a manor house at Bicker and an estate worth about .£40 per annum, and she also had the right to bear a coat of arms : Argent, a bend ermines between three cinque foils pierced sable, which is still quartered by the Oust family. Henry Gust's mother had died before he brought his bride home to live in the house at Moneybridge, which his father had resigned to him. The young couple must have been comfortably off, for Richard Oust (as was mentioned in Chapter VI.) gave his son on his marriage twenty-four acres of pasture and lived long enough to see a grandchild, who was baptized under the name of Susan on March 24th, 1582-3. Henry Cust, after succeeding to his father's property, continued with his wife to reside at Moneybridge, and the baptisms of two more of their children, Rachel and Richard, who died as infants, are entered in the Pinchbeck registers in 1587 and 1588. More than three years elapsed before the birth of their son and heir Samuel Cust, who was baptized January 21st, 1593-4. From the registers it also appears that Henry Cust acted as churchwarden of Pinchbeck from 1588 till 1593. In the spring of 1597 Margaret Cust lost her mother Emma Clayton, who had again been left a widow in 1588. The most friendly relations seem to have subsisted between Henry and Margaret Cust and the Clayton family. Francis Clayton, Margaret's stepfather, by his will proved April 16th, 1588, bequeathed " unto Margret Custe my daughter in lawe my littell black ambling mare that hath a fole, which fole I give unto Susan Custe her daughter." Nine years after, when Emma herself died, she appointed her "son in lawe Henry Cust" supervisor of her will (proved April 21st, 1597), and made by it the following bequests :— " Item 1 give to Marf^rot Cust, my eldest daughter, my gold ring, a diaper tablecloth, a sheet with a black seame, a pillowbcre, a yard kercher, a brasse pauiie with a lattin bottom and a great cusshion. Item 1 give to Samuell Cust, the son of Hcnrie Cust, my higlic table with the forme and the beuche as they stand in 102 EECOEDS or THE GUST FAMILY. the hall, a great coffer in the little chamber and x=. Item I give to Suzan Cust, the daughter of the said Henrie Cust, a red doved quye, a trusse bedsteed in the litle chamber, and xv^."* Henry Oust received a good education from his father, and possibly had some legal training. It appears from some papers at Belton that he transacted a great deal of business with Roger Beale, John Fen, Anthony Oldfeild, and other of his neighbours, and that he paid several visits to London, on one of which, in 1611, he took the opportunity of entering his son Samuel as a student of Lincoln's Inn. The latter was entered in the books of that learned society in that year as " Samuel Cust, son of Henry Cust of Pinchbeck, gent." During the time that he was in possession of the family estate Henry Cust increased it considerably, spending about £700 in this manner. He bought a good deal of land from Sir Richard Ogle, for which he paid £110 in 1599 and £60 in 1613. Mrs. Anne Colvyle and the trustees of her grandson Thomas Colvyle, Esq., of the Isle of Ely, also sold to him in 1605 about thirty-two acres for £42, which had formerly belonged to her father Nicholas de Pynchebek, the last of his name who lived at Pinch- beck. Besides these larger purchases the abstract or calendar of the title- deeds of Henry Cust's land given in the Appendix will shew that he bought many other smaller pieces of land, and that he came into posses- sion of his aunt Beatrice Coy's land before 1605 (10). If time and space permitted, it would be easy to identify every piece of land possessed by Henry Cust, with land still enjoyed by the Cust family. Not only is all the land bought by him fully described in the title-deeds, but there is also much information respecting his property in a certified copy of a Terrier of Pinchbeck made in 1600, belonging to the Rev. F. F. Wayet, the present Vicar of Pinchbeck. This manuscript, which is beautifully written and curiously bound in brown leather, embossed with the Royal Arms and Tudor emblems, gives the names of the several bounds into which the parish was then divided, with the owners and boundaries of each strip or holding of land. This particular copy of the Terrier of 1600 appears to have been specially made for Sir Richard Ogle, as a separate account of his estate of 888 acres is appended at the end of the book. Mr. Wayet possesses another manuscript, which is entitled "A perfett Acre book of all the land in Pinchbeck, begun Sept. 26*'', 1611, by Thomas Brown, gent., appointed by the K. M. Comm''^ to survey all the Q. Matie's lands belonging to the Manor of Spalding." This book, besides giving the names of all the landowners with the names of the fields and the boundaries of each holding, as in the Terrier of 1600, also distinguishes the lands belonging to the Queen's Manor of Spalding. * See both of these wills ia the Appendix to Chapter IX. HENRY OUST. 103 The acreage of Pinclibeck was estimated in 1600 at 3834 acres, divided into about 1280 holdings, which were held by 196 different persons, a list of whose names will be found in the Appendix.* The principal land- owners were the Queen, who had rather more than 1000 acres; Sir Eichard Ogle, 888 acres; the Colvyle family (who had left Pinchbeck), 237 acres ; Sir Thomas Lambert (for the heirs of Arthur Walpole), 160 acres ; Matthew Robinson, gent., 150 acres ; and Thomas Ogle, 106 acres. Next in importance to these six persons was Henry Gust, who had then 94 acres (divided into 37 separate pieces of land), which by 1611 he had increased to 115 acres, and before his death to 166 acres, all land in Pinchbeck. It is evident that Henry Gust, whose ancestors had long held a principal place among the smaller landowners of Pinchbeck, had now become equal as regards worldly wealth with the principal residents of that place, with the exception only of Sir Richard Ogle, whose fortunes, how- ever, had already begun to decline, and who is said to have ended his life insolvent and a prisoner for debt in 1627. f Henry Gust does not seem to have taken any steps to raise himself to the higher ranks of the county gentry by applying for a grant of arms, although many other families in Holland, not superior to him in birth or fortune, had done so before this time, of whom I need only mention here, his own wife's family, the Ransons of Bicker. Probably he was quite satisfied with his position as a rich Pinchbeck yeoman, but it may be that his Puritanical proclivities made it difficult for him to obtain any favours from the authorities of that day. Both Henry Gust and his brother Richard Gust of Quadring would seem to have fully sympathized with the new Puritan notions and ideas, which, in the reign of Elizabeth, had already begun to take deep root among the inhabitants of the eastern counties of England. Those who adopted the stern and strict religious tenets of this party affected only to use for their children Ghristian names taken from the Bible, and if we examine the names of the children of both Henry and Richard Gust, entered in the * This list of liindowiicrs in 1600 should he compared with the Subsidy Roll of 6 Edward III. (Chapter I., Appendix 1) and the list of those assessed for the repairs of Baston Dyke in 1544 (Chapter IV., Api)ondix 3). The Vicar of Pinchbeck has also a later Terrier of the parish, dated 1725, from which it appears that many of the families who lived there in 1600 had become extinct or gone away. The names of those who still remained in 1725 were Bystle, Brown, Calthorp, Carr, Carter, Coy, Cust, Edgoose, Ellin, Gill, Jackson, Ofjle, Oldfeild, Robinson, Slater, Smith, Styles, Trollop, Walpole, Wilsby, and Wilkinson. Nearly all these names have now dis- appeared, and I believe I am correct in statiuR that no landowner at Pinchbeck, excepting Earl Brownlow, now bears the same name as any of those mentioned in the Terrier of 1600. This may be partly accounted for by the fact that Mr. Gideon, whose son was created Lord Eardley, bought up after 1725 all the land ho could get hold of at Pinchbeck. (This property has been lately sold by Lord Saye and Selc.) Owing to the enclosure of fen lands the nominal acreage of the parish hlis been nnich increased, and Pinchbeck is now reputed to contain Vi,700 acres, with a population of rather more than 3000, of whom about 500 are ratepayers. t See Mr. Everard Green's Pedigree of the Ogle family, ' Genealogist,' vol. i., page 321. 104 RECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. parish registers of Pinchbeck and Quadring, we must be convinced that they carried these fancies into full practice. These names include besides the ordinary scripture names of Elizabeth, John, Mary, and Sarah, other names much then in vogue among the earlier Puritans, such as Abigail, Jesse, Joseph, Joshua, Obed, Rachel, Ruth, and Samuel. It vfould be interesting to discover any facts regarding Henry Gust's home life, but little can be ascertained concerning him, excepting that he always lived at Pinchbeck, and that he seems to have chiefly occupied himself in improving and adding to his paternal estate. He was some- what careless in paying the head and assize rents due for his land, which seem generally to have been two or three years in arrear (8). On one occasion the monotony of his daily life was somewhat rudely disturbed by the arrival from London of Cuthbert Spark of the Old Bailey, one of the messengers of the Court of Exchequer, who proceeded to levy a distress on his lands for six years rent due on Thackers and three years rent due on some copyholds, amounting altogether to £2. 6s. ^d., besides 7s. 8d. for the messenger's costs (4). There are some papers now at Belton written by Henry Gust, one of which^ a page of accounts, is reproduced at the end of this chapter in facsimile, with two signatures to deeds dated in 1578 and 1606 as speci- mens of his handwriting. At the head of the page of accounts is first put down a good sum of ready money, which Henry Gust had by him in the house, £11 (presumably silver) and gold worth £15 19s. 4fZ., and then follow the various items of his receipts, which shew that he traded in com, malt, peas, wool, horses, cattle, and sheep, for all of which he received good prices, such as £8 for a mare, £4 for a riding horse, £4 for a colt, 6s. id. for a ram lamb, 5s. for eight pounds of black wool, etc. It is worthy of remark that flax, formerly so much grown by the Gust family, is not mentioned as sold by him. I have little more to say about Henry Gust. His eldest daughter Susan Gust married on November 26th, 1604, George Tharold, or Thorold, of Boston, who probably belonged to a younger branch of the well-known Lincolnshire family of that name, and his youngest daughter Sarah was born in 1604. Margaret Gust, his wife, died in 1615 at the age of fifty- two, just after her husband had returned from the deathbed of his only brother Richard Gust. She was buried at Pinchbeck, June 15th, and was succeeded in her Bicker estate by Samuel Gust, her eldest son. Her Inquisition post mortem, dated July 21st, 1615, will be found in the next chapter with the Ranson wills and deeds. She apparently made a will, but it has not been preserved. Henry Gust himself died at the age of fifty-seven, and was buried at Pinchbeck April 9th, 1617. His will which follows is dated two days before, but contains nothing of any special interest. The children of Henry and Margaret Gust were : — FACSIMILE OF ACCOUNT SHEET IN THE HANDWEITING OF HENET CUST, WITH TWO OF HIS AUTOGRAPHS FEOM DEEDS AT BELTON. e^^r^p-^ >^f^- ^^^^^^ Ar^<^ . ^ -^.c un^ : ^ ^.c,unt«t ^4J^ -f^ ^^.iUiS' A j^-- , %, .J 4 (KiOfi.) HENHY CUST. 105 I. Susan, baptized March 24th, 1582-3 ; married November 26th, 1604, to George Tharold, or Thorold, of Boston, by whom she had a son George, bom 1613, and other children (14). II. Rachel, baptized August 27th, and buried September 6th, 1586 or 1587 (9). III. Richard, baptized November 3rd, 1588 ; buried April 1st, 1590. IV. Samuel, baptized January 2l8t, 1593-4, who succeeded his father and mother. V. Joseph, baptized November 9th, 1597 ; buried May 15th, 1600. VI. Josuah or Joshua, baptized February 24th, 1599-1600. He had under his father's wiW the house called Mallet's, where his great- aunt Beatrice Coy formerly lived, and 46 acres of land. He con- tinued to live at Pinchbeck after his brother Samuel left, whose lands seem to have been leased to him. He was churchwarden of Pinchbeck in 1623. He is mentioned in the Star Chamber proceed- ings as at one time holding 6(X) acres of land in Surrey belonging to John Chesterton as security for £210. His will dated April 1st, 1583, states that he had a^lvanced £400 to his cousin Jane Mack- nesse of Spalding (12). His wife's name was Anne, by whom he had, besides four children who died young : — 1. Henry, baptized October 18th, 1621 ; admitted at Gray's Inn September 5th, 1640, but died soon after s.p. 2. Sarah, baptized December 9th, 1623 ; married October 18th, 1644, Thomas King of Moulton. 3. Tabitha, baptized August 4th, 1626 ; married (before 1653) Francis Manesty. 4. Anne, baptized February Ist, 1631-2 ; married (before 1653) Francis Ripley. 5. Samuel, baptized December 5th, 1641. He bved at Fulney Hall, Spalding. He married January Slst, 1663, Anne, daughter of John Oldfeild of Spalding, and by her, who was buried at Spalding March 22nd, 1680-1, had a son Joshua, baptized September 23rd, 1670, and buried at Spalding March 26th, 1671.* Tii. Abuiail, baptized June 3rd, 1602; buried August 8th, 1605. VIII. Sarah, baptized February 26th, 1603-4, to whom her father bequeathed £200. She married October 2nd, 1630, Edward Torkc of Sutton St. Mary, whom she survived. Some MSS. at Belton shew that her nephew Sir Richard Cust assisted her much in the management of her affairs. She died in 1663, having made him executor to her will (13). An inventory of her furniture made at the time of her death values it at £182 16s. lOd. She left two sons Edward and Michael Yorke ; to the latter she bequeathed a gold ring %vith a death's head upon it. * It is probable that descendants of Joshua Gust's three daughters may still be living in Lin- colnshire. P 106 EECOEDS OF THE CTJST FAMILY. APPENDIX TO CHAPTEE VIII. (1) WILL OF HENRY CUST. Dated April 7th, and proved April 14th, 1617. From the probate copy at Belton. In the name of God Amen the seaventh daye of Aprill One thowsand sixe hundred and seaven- teene, I Henry Cust of Pinchbeck in the Countye of Lincolne yeoman, beinge sicke in bodye but sounde in sowle and of a good remembraunce (God be therefore praysed) doe ordayne and make this my last Will and Testament in manner and forme foUoweinge, ffirst I bequeathe my soule into the handes of Allmigbtye God my maker and his sonne Jesus Christ my Saviour and Redeemer by whose death I trust to be saved and my bodye to the earthe. Imprimis I renownce and revoake all former wills, transcriptes and guiftes whatsoever W^"" heretofore have bene made by me. Item 1 geve unto Joshua Cust my sonne seaven acres and one messuage late Coyes quondam Mallettes Coppieholde. One cottage and fower acres late Langtons Coppiholde, half an acre late Beales Coppieholde, two acres late Prattes Freeholde, Nyne acres called Britche and twelve acres called Powdrells lately purchased of John Anderson and Richard Barfoote of Boston gent, and twelve acres of fPreeholde in the parishe of Spaldinge whereof twoe acres and an halfe are in the tenure of Thomas Davis, All w'^'' foresaid Landes and Tenementes I geve them to the foresaid Joshua my sonne and to his heires and assignes forever. Item I geve to the aforesaid Joshua my sonne all the legacyes given to him before of his late mother. Item I geve to the said Joshua my sonne ffower Mares named Byard, Starr, Grayebeard and Cutt, Carte and Cartgeares, Plowghe and plough geares. Item I geve him one Nagge called Mastyn. Item I give to Sarah Cust my doughter all that plate, lyninge, money, beadinge and howsehold stufiTe geven to her by her late mother. Also I geve her Twoe hundrede powndes to be payd by my Executor when she accomplisheth the age of one and twentye yeeres. Item I give to my said daughter Sarah Tenn powndes yearely and every yeare whillst she accomplisheth the age of one and twentye yeeres towardes her maintenance. Item I geve to Thomas Bate my servaunt three shillinges fower pence besides his wages. Item I geve to my twoe mayde servauntes called Marye and Bridgett to either of them Tenn shillings. Item I geve to my sister Younges Three Children Ambrose, Richard and Marye Tenn powndes to be equally devided amongst them. Item I geve to the poore of Pinchebecke Twentye poundes to be payd within one whole yeere next after my decease to be payd into the handes of the Minister, Churchwardens and Overseers for the poore for the tyme beinge to the sole & proper use of the poore for ever. All the rest of my goodes and Chattells moveable and unmoveable landes and Tenementes unbequeathed and not before geven, I geve them whollye to Samuell Custe my sonne whome I make my whole Executor of this my last will and testament to receyve my debtes and paye my debtes and legacyes and bringe my bodye honestlye to the grownd. And I doe also surrender all my Coppiholde landes into the handes of William Slater, Richard Bisle and J ohu Harris Tenauntes of the maunor accordinge to the use of my Will & accordinge to the Custome of the said Manner. And I make Supervisors of this my last will William Slater, Richard Bisle and John Harris, and I geve to either of them Three shillinges and fower pence. In Wittnesse whereof I have sett to my hande and scale the daye and yeere above written These beinge wittnesses Walter Pegge, Roger x Harlyn, Richard Bailye. Proved at Boston April 14th, 1617. Proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1618 by the executor Samuel Cust. (51 Meade.) HENRY OUST. 107 (2) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATH OF HENRY CUST. From the copy at Belton. Inquisition taken at Swineshead, co. Lincoln, 15 Dec. 15 Jac. (1617) before Matthew Weekes, Esq., escheator after the death of Henry Cust of Pinchbecke, yeoman, on the oath of Edward Hopkin of Algarkirke, gent., Samuel Jackson, Thomas Makeres, John Sheappheard, Humfrey Love, Nicholas Browne, Antony Wright, Thomas Bume, John Ellis, Edward Still, Thomas Harneis, Matthew Draper and Nicholas Tompson, who say that Henry Cust died seised in demesne as of fee of five messuages, two cottages and one hundred and sixty-six acres, twenty-one perches and five feet of land, meadow, pasture and marsh, with the appurtenances in Pinchbeck and Spalding and that these are. One messuage in which the said Henry Cust dwelt, another messuage and four acres fifteen perches adjacent, and seven acres in Thackers ffeild, parcel of the premises held of Sir Richard Ogle, Knight, as of his Manor of Pinchbeck alias Bonds Manner in socage by fealty and an annual rent, viz., for the said messuage in which he dwelt, and three acres one rood and fifteen perches, 2 J'' and 1"" of Cumin seed, and for the other messuage and three roods, late Colviles, 1'' and 1"> of pepper, and for 7 acres in Thackers field, late Beatrice Coy's, 3", worth per annum 40' clear. One messuage, one cottage, sixty-six acres and five feet in Pinchbecke held of Queen Anne, consort of King James, as of her manor of Spalding in socage by fealty and an annual rent, viz., for the said messuage and one acre and five feet in a place called Crosse w"" hande 12'', and for fifteen acres in Thackers 5', and for two acres in ffulney ffeild and two roods near the dwelling house of the said Henry Cust, late William Beale's, 12'', and for one rood near said house, late Powtrels, 1'', and for 4 acres in ffulney ffeild, late Purleys, 3'', and for 10 acres 2 roods in Weech- landes 7'', and for the said cottage called Scheie house and twenty-nine acres one rood, with other lands now or late Sir Richard Ogle's, 2*, and for three acres two roods, late Davies', 8'', worth together £3 17" per annum clear. Pour a<;res in Rushcroft held of the King as of his manor of East Greenwich, co. Kent, by fealty only in free and common socage, worth 4' iier annum clear. Twenty-eight acres one rood held of Sir Francis Jones, Knt., as of his manor of Croyland in Spalding in socage by fealty and rent, viz., for eight acres in Rushcroft, two acres near his house, six acres in Eastfeild, three acres in ffulney ffeild and four acres in Long Riggs, late Colviles, 7*, and for one acre and three roods in Wecchlands, late Pratfs, 10'', and for one acre and two roods in Stilegate, late Prattcs, 18'', and for two acres, late Pratts, 2', worth in all 20" per annum clear. One messuage, five acres and three roods held of the King as of his manor called Bolles manner in Pinchbecke in socage by fealty and an annual rent, viz., for the hou.se and one rood in North- gate, late of Hellene Cust, 8i'', and for an annual rent to Spalding Manor 4'', and for two acres in Rushcroft, one aero and a half in great Custonie feld, one acre and one rood near Dolefendicke and three roods near Homegate 3" 7i'', worth in all 10" per annum clear. Ten acres one rooA held of the King in capite in socage of his Fee called Crowne Fee, worth 5*. Twenty acres held of Sir Richard Ogle, Knt., as of his manor of Pinchbeck alias Willoughby manor by fealty and a rent of 4' 8'', worth 10* per annum clear. One messuage, ten acres, three roods held of Nicholas Evington, Esq., as of his manor of Pinchbeck alias Wake's manor by fealty and an annual rent, viz., for the messuage, two acres one rood 5" 8', and for eight acres, late Colviles, in Rushcroft 2i'', and for half an acre in Little Customo feild 18'', but by what service the Jurors know not, worth in all 10" per annum clear. Half a rood in Eafeild held of Nicholas Evington, Esq., as of his manor of Pinchbeck alia<« Wakes by homage and fealty and a rent of 14'', worth 2' per annum. A cottage and six perches of land near the dwelling of Henry Cust held of Richard Brownelowe, Esq., Chief Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas, as of his manor of Gosberkirk alias Lawnes manor in socage by fealty and a rent of 12'', worth 12'' per annum. Ten acres in Spalding near Wipcshunne held of Sir Mathew Gramblin, Knt., farmer of the manor of Syon in Spalding, in socage by fealty and other services unknown, worth 10' per annum. And the Jurors say that Henry Cust died on the 7''' of April then last, and that Samuel Cust, gent., is his son and next heir, and that at the time of his father's death he was aged 23 years and upwards. Signed Antho. Holland, Deput. Escactor. p 2 108 EECORDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. MANUSCRIPTS AT BELTON. (3) RECEIPT FOR £22. 1587. xxviij" die Septembris Auno regni. Elizabeth dei gratia Anglie Francie et Hibernie fidei defensor &c. vicesimo nono. Receaved of Henry Custe of Pynchbeck in the Countye of Lincoln yeoman the some of eleven pounds of lawfull Englishe money in parte of payment of the some of xxij" due unto me uppon an obligacon wherein the said Henry Custe together with Roger Beale gent, doe stand bounden. In wittnes whereof I have subscribed my name the daye and yere above written. Edw. Heeon. (4) RECEIPT FOR RENT DISTRAINED. 1595. Henry Cust detayneth an annual Rent for pasture in Pinchbeck called Thackers \ v' due for the same for vj yeares last past at Michellmas xxx*. The same Free rent for Roger Beale for ij' iiij'' ob. for three yeares behind at ix'' ob. per annum. The same Henry Cust for ij' x"" ob. part of a Copye of ten Acres with odd perches late in the tenure of Richard Cust his father for three yeares past at j xlvj' iiij'' ob. Michellmas past viij" vij'^ ob. The same Henry Cust A Annual Rent of iiij^ vj'' ob. for three Acres one Rode xxxj perches part of xxj' xj'' ob. for xv Acres j Rode xxxij perches by another Copye late in the hands of Richard Cust deceased thereof per annum xxy' ob. for three yeares past at Michellmas last v' iiij'' ob. in toto. / Be yt knowne unto all men by thies that I Cudbartt Sparke of the Ould Bayly within the Countye of Middlesex gent, one of Her Majestie's Messengers of the Exchequer have had and received the thirtieth daye of June in the xxxvij"" yeare of her Majesties Reigne at the hands of Henry Cust of Pinchbeck in the Countye of Lincoln yoman by the waye of distresse these severall somes and parcells aboe mentioned amounting to the some of xlvj' iiij'' ob. In Wyttnes whereof I have heareunto sett my hand and for my fees in distrayninge vij' viij''. In the presence of us Thomas Coke and William Longbothome. (5) MEMORANDUM OF RENTS PAYABLE. Henry Cust for lands viz. his howse and the ground under it per annum . Item for land called Thackers Item for lands in Weston Item for 2 acres of pasture . The same Henry Cust late William Beale after William Yngram and George Slefurth by right of their Wives viz. for 2 acres late Beales ....... For a piece late Porters ...... For lands late Kings ....... And for a Cotage in toto ...... XV]" vij'' viij VJ" VIJ" xj° ,-d luj'vj" HENRY GUST. 109 The same Henry Cust late Richard Oust by the same rentall for xx acres and a half copied with buildings per annum ..... xxj' xj'^ ob. q. The same late William Beales late the said Tngrams and Slefurth for viij acres and X perches per annum ....... xiiij' xj"* ob. Memorandum. The Auditor had by the said Henry Cust Copies of all the Copyholde lands descended unto him from his father Richard Cust sometimes of Croswithaiid in Pinchbeck in xij of the late Queenes reign hath discharged and respited of the Bayliffes Accounts per Annum. (6) ACCOUNT WITH ROGER BEALE. In the handivriting of Henry Cust. Mony laid out by me Henry Cust for Roger Beale and lent to hime. Payd to M' Kinge of Saldinge for fusthchin lininge the other silke . . 31* To Rosetar for his feese ....... iij' Deliuered to him paid for a pare of stockinges and spent . . . . xx' Payd to M' Kinge for buttones case and taffety and a pare of youes . . viij' For a hate .......... x* For a pare of Indentures and spente when the ware sealled . . . v' To Robert Cook for cloeth for other thinges and hemboning it for him . . iij' iiij** Payd to him when he went to Londone ...... iij* To Antony Hardman to brade cloeth, frese and cotton .... xxiij' Payd to him more when he sealed the bond ..... xx' To Robert Cooko for going with him to bulby and making a bond . . xviij"" To M' Hanthere for his fee ....... xx' To William Longebothome for his fees in the countrye .... iij" iiij* To hime by Thomas Bale when he went to Londone . . . . xl' To hime by Hubert Coke ........ x' To M' Oldcfelde ......... xxx* Endorsed : — " A notice of charges for Roger Beale." (7) JOHN FEN'S ESTATE. In the handtcriting of Henry Cust. The administrators of John Fen are worth this Michaelmas day 1G03. Endorsed .—A discharge forth of the Prerogative court li. s. d. Worth .... . 427 8 3 li. s. d. viz. Tho. Foster debet 65 3 10 Hen' Cust .... 44 17 5 Rich''" Foster .... 32 10 0 Anthony Oldfeild 03 0 0 0th" doe owe .... . 281 17 0 sonimes must be devided as followeth : — li. s. d. dew to John Fen ..... 49 0 0 To Agnos Lawe .... fi 0 0 To VVill'in Adcocke .... 0 18 0 To John Lawe .... 0 18 0 To Richard Foster .... 0 18 0 To John Fen ..... . 129 18 1 To Tho. Foster . 129 18 1 To Elizabeth Fen .... 129 18 1 tor not provinge the will there. 110 EECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. (8) EECEIPT FOR CHIEF RENTS. 1 day of August 1614. WiLLOWBT Manor. Received the day and yeare above written by Edward Kighley of Henry Cust to the use of Sir Richard Ogle, Knight, these severall sumes following videlicet : — For seven acres late Withes four shillings four pence .... xxxiiij' viiij* For four acres late Bissels four pence . . . . . . ij' viiij* And for ten acres of pasture late Willowbyes eight pence .... v' iiij^ Foe Bonsd Manner. For a peace of ground neare his house two pence halfpenny the yeare and a pound of cuming for the which cumming I have received seaven pence hapenny the yeare ......... vi' viij" For a cottage late Covels a penny and a pound of pepper for which pepper I receive thre and twenty pence the pound for lands late Coyes thre shUlinges the year ......... xvi' Which is iij" xj' iiij ...... vj' Signed EDWARD KiGHLET by me. Thomas Ogle, Thomas Coye, Roger Callthropp (witnesses). (9) EXTRACTS FROM PARISH REGISTERS. Pinchbeck. 1560. Julij, bapt. Henry y" sonne of Richard Cust, y' last daye. 1582-3. Marcij, bapt. Susan the doghter of Henry Cust, y= xxiiij"* daye. 1587. * August, bapt. Rachell the doghter of Henry Cust, y" xxvij"' daye. 1586.* Sept., buryed Rachael the doghter of Henry Cust, y" vij daye. 1588. Nov", bapt. Richard the sonne of Henry Cust, the third daye. 1590. Ap'ylle, buryed Richard the sonne of Henry Cust, y" fiyrst daye. 1593-4. Januarij, bapt. Samuell the sonne of Henry Cust, y" xxj"" daye. 1597. Nov', bapt. Joseph the sonne of Henry Cust, y' ix"" daye. 1599-1600. Februarie, bapt. Josua the sonne of Henry Cust, y" xxiv*"" daye. 1600. Maye, buryed Joseph the sonne of Henry Cust, y° xv"" daye. 1602. Junij, bapt. Abigaile y'' daughter of Henry Custe, y' iij daye. 1603-4. Februarye, bapt. Sarah y° daughter of Henry Custe, y" xxiv"" daye. 1604. Nov', maryed George Thorold of Boston gent, and Susan Cust, y' xxvj"" daye. 1605. August, buryed Abigail y* daughter of Henrye Cust, y* viij daye. 1615. June 15, buryed Margarett the wyfe of Henry Cust. 1617. April 9, buryed Henry Cust. Henry Oust, Churchwarden, 1588—1593. 1621. Oct. 18, buryed Henrie y'= sonne of Josuah Cust. 1623. Dec. 9, buryed Sarah y^ daughter of Josuah Cust. 1626. Aug. 4, buryed Tabitha y" daughter of Josuah Cust. 1629. Aug. 12, buryed Margrett y' daughter of Josuah Cust. 1629- 30. ffeb. 19, buryed Margrett y" daughter of Josuah Cust. 1630- ] . ffeb. 2, bapt. Ann y" daughter of Josuah Cust. 1634. July 9, bapt. Thomas y" son of Josuah Cust. 1636. October 13, bapt. Samuell y* sonne of Josuah Cust and Anne his wife. One of these dates must be wrong. Probably Rachel was buried in September 1587. HENEY OUST. Ill 1638-9. Feb. 5, buried An infant sonne of Josuah Cust yeoman. 1639. Aug. 14, bapt. Thomas y"^ sonne of Josuah Cust. 1639. Aug. 23, buried Samuell y' sonne of Josuah Cust. 1641. Dec. 5, buried Samuell y' sonne of Josuah Cust and Anne his wife. 1644. April 18, married Thomas King and Sarah Cust. 1646. Aug. 14, buried Thomas y" sonne of Josuah Cust. 1653. April 9, buried Joshua Cust gent. Josuah Cust, Churchwarden, 1623-4. Spalding. 1663-4. January 31", Married M' Samuel Cust and M" Ann Oldfield. 1664. September 23"*, baptized Joshua son of Samuel Cust gent, and Anne. 1671. May 10"", buried Joshua son of Samuel Cu.st gent, and Anne. 1680-1. March 23"', buried Ann wife of Samuel Cust gent. lilCKEH. 1563. October, Margaret Ranson bapt. xxxj daye. 1563-4. March, John Eanson buryd iiij daye. 1580-1. January, Henry Cust and Margaret Ranson maryd xxx daye. Sutton St. Mart. 1630. Oct. 2"**, married Edward Yorke and Sarah Cust. (Richard Cust a witness.) (10) ABSTRACT OF THE TITLE-DEEDS OF LANDS PURCHASED BY HENRY CUST. Swilballock. Crown Lease. Four deeds. Deed by which Thomas Ogle of Pinchbeck, gentleman, assigns to Uenry Cust, yeoman, the remainder of the term of two leases ending 1627 originally granted to Stephen Medcalf, Sergeant of the Trompetters to Queen Elizabeth. Signed by Tho. Ogle, and witnesses, Adlard Ogle, Rob' Ogle, Will'm Longbothom. Dated 5 Dec. 1586. Assignment of the same lease by Stephen Medcalf to Gilbert Smith of London, gentleman. Dated Feb. 18"' 1584-5. Assignment of the same by Gilbert Smith to Thomas Ogle. Dated Nov. 4''' 1585. Assignment of the reversion of this lease ending 1653 by Edward Blofeild of London, gent., to Henry Cust. Dated June 5, 1603. FUBLONGCOTE. Dccd by which John Jackson of Spalding, gent., releases to Henry Cust of Pinchbeck, yeoman, the 2 acres of land purchased by his father Richard Cust of Nicholas and Beatrice Sherington. Signed by John Jackson, and witnesses Thomas Coy, Ric. Byrd, Anth. Oldfeild. Dated Sep. 29"' 1589. Peatt's. Deed by which Henry Pratt of Chancery lane, gent., sells for £20 lo Henry Cust, yeoman, 4 acres and 3 roods of land near Newfendyke and Starfendyke. Signed by Henry Pratt, and witnesses Tho. Ogle, Jhon Ogle, Henry Thomson, AVill'm Longbothom. Dated March 2nd, 1592. Bond for £40 from the same to the same. Endorsed .—Three acres of this sould to Ric. Baly by Hen. Cust. 112 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. Pentgate. Deed by which Thomas Ogle of Pinchbeck, gent., sells for £24 to Henry Cast, yeoman, 4 acres of pasture next Thakkers. Signed by The. Ogle, and witnesses Thomas Coy, Eychard Cust and Richard x Rogers. Dated Jan. 31*' 1594-5. MouLBURN. Three deeds and bond. Deed by which Richard Custe of Pinchbeck, second son of Richard Custe, yeoman, releases to his brother Henry Custe 4 acres of pasture called Moulburn bequeathed to him by his father. Signed by Rychard Cust. Dated Feb. 1, 1595-6. Deed by which RafTEolston of Pynchbek, yoman, conveys the same 4 acres of pasture to Robert Hudleston of Pynchbek, yoman. Dated 20 Sep. 1552. Deed by which Robert Hudleston conveys the same to Thomas Bistle of Pynchbek, yoman, and bond from the same to the same for £20. Dated Dec. 10, 1552. Willoughbt's and Fulnet Field. Indenture and deed by which Richard Ogle of Pinch- beck, Esq., sells for £110 to Henry Cust, yeoman, 10 acres and 1 rood of land in Pinchbeck, of which 2 acres are situated between land of the said Henrj' Cust east, Anne Colvyle, widow, and Robert Ramshawe, west, abutting south upon Burne Eae, and north upon land of Matthew Robinson, 1 acre of land between land of Anne Colvyle west and Richard Ogle east, 2 acres of land between the land of Richard Ogle west and Anne Colvyle east, abutting south upon Burne Eae and north upon Northgate graft and one acre and 1 rood of pasture near Stylegate layne ; 4 acres of pasture residue of a pasture called ffulney feild lies between Reedy graft north and land of Anne Colvyle south, abutting west upon Old fendike, and east upon Stylegate layne ; which lands are now in the tenure of Henry Cust and which the said Richard Ogle lately purchased of Peregryne Berty, Lord Willughby. Signed by Richard Ogle, and witnesses Thomas Coy, Adlard Paoke, John Pedder, Willyam Ashmore, Robert Cook, Gilbert x Goodwyn, Richard x Chartnail, Henrye x Garnar. Dated Oct. 2"* 1599. With this deed is a paper written and signed by Richard Ogle, dated the next day, undertaking to give a bond for £200 to carry out the above sale. Stylegate. Three deeds and two bonds. Deed by which Richard Rothwell of Pinchbeck, yeoman, releases to Henry Cust a pasture in Stylegate of which he had been enfeoffed by Ralph and Joan Draper for the use of Henry Cust, of which 1| acres of pasture lies between land of Richard Ogle west, Stylegate east, abutting north upon land of Anne Colvyle, and south upon Eeedygraft. Dated May 13"' 1600. Bond from Ralphe Draper of Pinchbeck, yeoman, and J oan his wife, who sign by marks, for £40 to Henry Cust. Deed by which Richard Tilsen conveys the above to Joan Harwood. Dated Jan. 20"' 1596-7. Deed and bond by which Thomas Ogle, gent., sells the above for £15 to Richard Tilsen, hus- bandman. Signed, Tho. Ogle. Dated Feb. 1, 1592-3. Bicker. Two purchases of 6 acres and 10 acres of land at Bicker from Adam and Robert Clayton for £40 and £60. These deeds are with the Ranson title-deeds. Dated Oct. 8, 1600. RxJSHCHOFT AND STYLEGATE. Three deeds and bonds. Deed by which Richard GOl of Pinchbeck, yeoman, grants to Henry Cust, yeoman, for £16 and 1 acre in exchange 3 acres and 1 rood of pasture in Rushcroft, of which 3 acres lie between the land of William Gannock in right of his wife east, and land of Henry Cust and Anne Colvyle west, abutting north upon Erth- lodegate, and south on Henry Cust, which 3 acres were formerly held by William Beale of the dissolved Monastery of Spalding, and 1 acre and 1 rood of pasture lie between land of Thomas Ogle, Esq. east, Henry Cust west and south and Stylegate north, of which Beatrice the wife of Thomas Coy has the rent for life. Signed by Richard x Gill, and witnesses Richard x Rothwell, Richard x Leaves, Robert x Betson, and Robert Cook. Dated October 8"' 1601. Bond of same date for £60 from the same to the same. Deed by which Edward ffynes, K.G., Lord Clynton and Say, Lord High Admiral, and Leonard Irby of Boston, Esq., sell for £18 to Thomas Gyll of Borne, yeoman, 7 acres of pasture in the occupation of William Beale, held of the Monastery of Spalding. Richard Gyll and Richard Cust of Pinchbeck appointed attornies to deliver seisin of the same. Signed by E. Clynton and Leonard Irby. Dated August 12* 1566. HENEY OUST. 113 Deed by which Henry Cust enfeoffs Thomas Lambart of Barholm, Esq., and Leonard Bawtree of Boston, Esq., with the above-named 3 acres of pasture in Rushcroft. Signed by Henry Cust, and witnesses Ant. Oldfeild, Thomas Cauthropp. Dated Oct. 8'" 1602. Deed by which Thomas Lambart and Leonard Bawtree reconvey to Henrj' Cust the same 3 acres, and appoint Antonini Oldfeild of Spalding and Thomas Read of Pinchbeck attornies to deliver seisin of the same. Signed by Tho. Lambart, Leo. Bawtree, and the witnesses Ant. Oldfeild, John x Harrys, AVilliain x Langton, Thomas x Sole, George x Kay. Dated March 16'" 1602-3. With these is an old deed by which John Ru.s.sel of Pincebek grants to Thomas Sarreson of Pincebek a piece of land called Risschroft between land of Prior and Convent of Spalding west, Thomas son of Simon east, abutting south upon a way called Hachelode, and north upon Erthlode. Witnesses, Thomas, 8. of Simon, William Walraner, Thomas Geneye, Walter Clouet, and Gilbert Talin, clerk, of Pincebek. Dated at Pincebek Trinity Sunday, 30 Edward III., 1356. PowTBELLS. Indenture and deed of conveyance by which Richard Read of Pinchbeck, yeoman, sells to Henry Cust of the same, yeoman, for £6, half an acre of land south of Northgate graft held of the Queen's Manor of Spalding. Signed Richard x Read and by witnesses Tho. Ogle, Ant. Oldfeild, John Parkin, Ric. Byrd, Henry fremaii, John Leaves. Dated March 1*' 1601-2. RoBEET AND Jane Ogle's Lands. Deed of settlement by which Robert Ogle of Pinchbeck, gent., and Jane his wife, daughter and heir of William Laughton, deceased, convey 2 messuages and 3 acres of land to Thomas Ogle, Esq., and Henry Cust, yeoman, for the use of the said Robert and Jane and the survivor of theiu and thoir heirs, failing whom to the use of William, son of Robert Leaves. Sign d by Tho. Ogle and Henry Cust. Seal of Thomas Ogle, A fesse between three cretcents. Crest, A hulVs head. Seal of Henry Cust, H.C. Witnesses, Francis x Jackson, Roger X Slater, Nicholas x Godfrey. Dated 20 February 1G03-4. Phatts. Two deeds and bond. Thomas Ogle of Pinchbeck, Esq., sells for £20 to Henry Cust of the same, yeoman (free from dower of Frances his wife), 2 acres of land now occupied by Thomas Coy, lately purchased from Henry Pratt, gent., near Thomas Coy's house in Stylegate layne. Signed by Tho. Ogle (Seal, A fesse between three crescents), and Witnes.«es, Thomas Coy, James x Willson, John x Sutton, John x Robinson. Dated Sept. 18"' 1604. Counterpart of deed by which Henry Cust leases the above 2 acres to Thomas Coy and Betrice his wife for both their lives at a rent of 2*. Witnessed by Tho. Ogle. Dated Sept. 19"' 1604. PoDEQATE Deed and bond by which Thomas Read of Pinchbeck, yeoman, sells for £20 to Henry Cust of tho same, yeoman (free from dower of Jane his wife), 3 acres of land near Style- gate and Starfengraft. Signed by Thomas Reiid, and Witnesses Thomas Coy, Gregory Mere, William x Yong, Nicholas x Hodgson. Dated Oct. 10"', 1604. Peddebs. Two deeds, bonds, will, and adniis-^ions to copyholds. Deed and bond by which Robert Gcdney of Pinchbeck, .son and heir of Elizabeth Basse, widow, sells for £10 to Henry Cust, yeoman, a piece of land in Northgat* at Langatc Drove. Signed by Robert x Gedncy, and witnesses Geo. Tharold, Thomas Uoffen, Thomas SauUe, Will'm Gedney. Dated Oct. 14"' 1C04. Deed and bond by which William Rjimshaw of Pinchbeck, husbandman, sells the above for £10 to John Basse and Elizabeth his wife. Signed William x Ramshaw. Dated Dec. 7, 1590. Will of John Pedder. In the name of God Amen the eight day of Aprill A" 1584 I John Peddor of Pinchbeck in the p'ties of Holland in the county of Lyncoln husbandman makes this my testament & last will in mann' k. fformo (folewyng that ys to say (Tyrst I bequyth my soule to God trustyngo onoly in & thorows the most p'ecious blond sheddynge of Jesus Chryst my onely mediator and Redem' to ho saved & my body to the earthe to be buried in the churche yard of Pinchbeck afforosaid. It'm I geve & bequyth unto Alic Pedder my dougliter my coppyhold howsse & tlire acres of coppyhold land to have & to hold to hyr & hyr hearcs for ever accordyng to the custom of the manner use of this my will upon condic'on yt she shall pay unto Robt., Wyll'm and John Q 114 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. y" sonnes of Wyll'm Gednay late dysseased to eu'y one of them xvij' a pace in and upon ther seu'all ages of xxj"" yeres. And yf any of them dye before they accomplyshe ther said age of xxj"' yeres then I wyll that ther p'tes so dysseased shall Remane to them yet Levynge. And if thay all die w"'in age that thene I wyll ther p'tes shall Eemane to Elsabethe ther mother And also upon this condic'on y' she shall pay unto Elsabeth Basse my doughter & Bettrys Toppyng my doughter w"'in two yeres next after my dysseace ey' of them xx' a pece. And also I wyll that she shall pay to John Topping Sonne of the said Bettrys xx" at his age of xxj"' yeres. J.t'm I geve to eu'y one of the chyldren of Willyni Gednay ij peicis of pewder. It'm I geve to John Bass ij mares the one a bald y° other a soreld. It'm I geve to John Toppyng one Rond mare. It'm I geve to John Gednay the bald mares foylle. And I surrender my coppyhold howsse w"' the iij acres of Land in to the handes of John Wright one of the queues ma'"''' Tennauntes according to the custom of the mann' & use of thys my wyll And I wyll y' John Basse shall sowe all the Laude arrable y' belonges to my ferme. And also I wyll that he shall have my Lande at Myln Hyll so longe as he can kepe yt. And I will y' Alio my doughter & John Basse shall have and occupy to gether sex acres of pasture that I have of John Covell Esquire & iij acres y' I have of Bychard Ogle esquire & thay to pay the Rentes equally. It'm I geve to John Basse all my croppe sowne and unsowne in consyderac'on wherof y' said John Basse shall pay to Alic my doughter x' in Redy mony immediatly aft' my dysseac & one quarter of Barly of m'tynmes next. All the Reste of my goodes & cattells not geven nor bequithed my detes beyng payd & Legaces fulfylled & my body honestly Brought to the grounde I geve them hoolly to Alice my doughter whome I make my hoole Executrixe of this my wyll she to pay my Dettes & Receyve my Dettes And I ordeane & make John Basse to be the sup'vysor of this my wyll & I geve hym for his panes takyng my old cart body. Theys beyng wytnesses Theodor Walpole vicar, Wyll'm Tylson, Rob't Carter, Humfrey Spensley & John Wright, w"" others. Proved at Lincoln 3 July 1584 by the executrix. Extracts from Spalding Manor Rolls. 3 Ph. and Mary, Apr. 9. To this Court came Robert Freman & Robert Redder & surrendered into the hands of the King & Queen the Lord & Lady of the manor a cottage 3 acres & 20 perches of land & pasture in Pinchbek in a place called Peugate. To the use of John Pedder sen' & his heirs. 26 Eliz., July 27. John Peddar lying in extremis surrendered to John Wright the said cottage 3 acres & 20 perches to the uses of his will. And now come Robert Langton & Alice his wife (one of the daughters of the said John Peddar) & produce the will of the said John Peddar dated 8 April 1584 whereby he gives the said cottage & land to his daughter Alice subject to certain payments. And she is accordingly admitted tenant according to the custom of the manor. 30 Eliz., Jvily 22. Robert Langton and Alice his wife surrendered the said cottage 3 acres and 20 perches. To the use of themselves & the survivor for life with remainder to their heirs male in tail. V Jac. I., April 29. Alice Langton of Pinchbeck widow sought licence to pull down part of a messuage in Pinchbeck which is superfluous And the Licence was granted. 9 Jac. I., April 12. Robert Reynoldson released to Alice Langton widow his interest in a cottage and a rood of land in Pinchbeck. 9 Jac. I., May 10. Alice Langton widow, and Anne Langton Eliz"' Langton and Amy Lang- ton daughters of the said Alice and of Robert Langton deceased surrender the saide cottage 3 acres and 20 perches. To the use of Henry Custe and his heirs. Eae Field. Indenture between Henry Cust, yeoman, of the I*' part, Roger Harryson of Pinchbeck, husbandman, of the 2"'^ part, Thomas Cawthropp and Richard Williamson of Pinch- beck, yeomen, of the 3'''' part, by which Henry Cust in consideration of £20 paid to him by Roger Harryson grants to Thomas Cawthrop and Richard Williamson 2 acres of pasture in Leasend to be held by them in trust for Roger Harryson and 2 acres of land in the Eae field, joining Henry Cust's land, lately belonging to Sir Richard Ogle, and purchased by him from Lord Wil- loughby, to be held by them in trust for Henry Cust, which two acres it is covenanted that Henry Cust holds in fee simple. Dated August 19"' 1605. HENRY CUST. 115 CoLVYLu's, RiscHCEOFT, Eae FIELD. Two deeds. Deed by which Thomas Ogle of Pinch- beck, Esq., and Richard Read of Pinchbeck, yeoman, convey to Henry Cust of Pinchbeck, yeoman, a cottage and 31J acres of land and pasture, of which 16 acres of pasture called Rischcroft lie between land of Thomas Ogle west, Henry Cust east, abutting south upon Hashlodgate, and north upon Erth- lodegate ; 4 acres of pasture lie between land of the King's late Aleynards east, and of the Queen west, abutting north upon Hashlodegate, and south upon Langoldrove ; 2 acres of land lie between land of Henry Cust west, and the same and land of the Queen east, abutting north upon land of Henry Cust, late Ramshawes, and Northgate graft, and south upon land of Henry Cust and Bourne Eae ; 3 acres of pasture lie between land of Henry Cust north, and land of Alice ffreman and heirs of Arthur Walpole south, abutting west upon Oldfendike, and east upon Burnthalldrove; A cottage and ) acre between land of Henry Cust east, and of the Queen, late Bolles', west, abutting south upon Bourne Eae ; 6 acres of land lie in the Eae field between land of Henry Cust east and west, abutting north upon Northgate graft and south upon Bourne Eae ; all which land was granted Oct. 3, 1605, by Thomas Gouldiuge and others for a sum of £42 to the aforesaid Thomas Ogle, Richard Read and Henry Cust by several deeds and fines recited. Signed Tho. Ogle, Richard x Read and witnesses Rob' Ogle, Rye. Byrd, Robert Robinson, Anth. Oldfeild, Arthur Burd. Dated Jan. 8"' lf.05-6. Deed l)y which .\nno Colvyle of Newton within the Isle of Ely, co. Cambridge, widow, late wife of John Colvyle, Esq., and daughter and heire of Nicholas Pinchbeck, co. Lincoln, Esq., deceased, grants to Thomas Gouldynjie and Mary his wife and Thomas Colvyle her son the above cottage and land, which she houlds for her naturall life (and of which the remainder is to Mary, now the wife of Thomas Gouldinge of Ilyncksworth, co. Hertford, Esq., and late wife of Rychanl Colvyle, Esq., deceased, for her life after which the remaynder in fee simple or feetayll is to her well beloved gmndchyld Thomas Colvyle of Newton, Esq.). Signed by Anne x Colvyle, and witnesses Thoina.s Barnardiston, Jno. Samsett, Jo. Butcher, Anth. Oldfeild. Dated October 20"' 1605. High Field way. Deed and bond by which Roger Cawthropp of Pinchbeck, yeoman, sells for £10 to Henry Cust of the same, yeoman, IJ acre of land situated between the land of Henry Cust ea.st and west, abutting south upon Starfengraft and north upon Highfeild way. Signed by Roger Cawthrope, and witnesses Edw. Rossiter, Anth. Oldfeild, Thomas Cawthroup and Richard x Bistill. Dated July 9"' 1607. Furlongs. Deed and bond by which Dymoke AValpole of Pinchbeck, Esq., son and heir of Arthur Walpole, dccea.sed, and Sir Tnoinas Lanibart, Knight, and Susanna his wife, late wife of Arthur Walpole, sell for £10 to Henry Cust of Pinchbeck, yeoman, 1 acre of pasture in the place called Furlong. Signed by Dymoke Walpole, Charles Lambarte, Samuel Lambartc, Anth. Old- feild, Tho. Lambarte, Susan Lambart, and witnesses Richard x Bistle, George x Reyes, Thomas X Reyes. Dated August 20"' 1()12. Wichlands north of Staufenohaft. Deed and bond by which Anthony Oldfeild and Robert Jackson of Spalding, at the re(|uest of Sir Thomas Lambart, Knt., Dymoke Walpole, Esq., and (Jharlos Laml)art his son and heir, sell for £40 to Henry Cust of Pinchbeck, yeoman, 6 acres and 1 rood of land north of Starfengraft. Fines recited by which this land had been conveyed to the above feoffees. Signed by Anth. Oldfeild, Ro. Jackson, and witnesses John x Harrys, John X Edgoose, Thomas x Ridiardson. Bond for £80. Signed by Tho. Lambarte and Charles Lambarte. Dated August [4«o»A:] 1612. Beketch, Powdeklls, Pkntgate. Indenture, deed and bond by which John Anderson and Richard Barfoot of Boston, gentlemen, .sell for £60 to Henry Cust of Pinchbeck, yeoman, 27 acres of piusturo, late tho property of Sir Richard Ogle, Knt. Signed by Jo. Jackson, Ruus. Barfooto, and witnesses Geo. Tharold, Charles Simpson, Tho. Thorold, Tho. Leverett, AViU'm Longbothome, Arthur Bird, Thomas Birkes, Anthony x Birkes, Richard x Leaves, Thomas x Key Dated Jan. 14 and Feb. 24, 1612-13. Mylnk Geene and WYPEsnUEME. Four deeds and two bonds. Deed and two bonds by which Thomas Davys of Pinchbeck, yeoman, and Richard Davys of Tydd St. Egidius in the Isle Q 2 116 RECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. of El}' sell for £30 to Henry Cust of Pinchbeck, yeoman, acres of pasture in Mylne Grene, Pinchbeck, and 2 acres of pasture near Wypeshurme alias Beane Drove, Spalding. Signed by Thomas Davyes, Richard x Davyes, and witnesses Will'm Longbothome, John x Carter, and John X Henrys. Dated June 10''" 1615. Two deeds and Foot of Fine by which Thomas Davys and Bridgitt his wife convey to John Toppinge of Wisbech and John Bosworth of Newton their lands in Pynchbeck and Spalding, including the above to hold for themselves for their lives and afterwards for their son John. Signed by Thomas Davyes, Brigitt x Davyes, Eichard x Davyes, and witnesses Jo. Butcher, John Wright, Eobert Jackson, William x Gladwyn and Richard x Wilkinn. Dated 1597 and 1598. Mallets. Extracts from Spalding Court Rolls, illegible in parts. [23] Eliz., Oct. 3. The Queen, lady of the manor, granted to Thomas Coye half of one acre of land with the appurtenances in Pynchebeok between land of Eobert Walpole gent. East and land late of Johanna Knevitt West, abutting on ... . South, and on ... . Sewer .... North, which half acre one Roger Beale held by copy of the manor, and being so seised thereof forfeited the same by selling and alienating it to one Henry Custe, as by his deed appears. Signed NiCH' Ogle, Steward. Enrolled by Thomas Browne deputy of Lord Lisle, surveyor. 24 Eliz., Jan. 22. Roger Beale surrenders 7 acres, 3 roods and 29 perches in Pynohbecke To use of Thomas Coye and his heirs. 39 Eliz. Thomas Coye came to a Court held 18 April last and surrendered half an acre of land with the appurtenances in Pynchebeck between lands of Sir Rich'' Ogle Knt. West and land of ... . Lambart East, abutting on ... . odye grafte North and on land of the heirs of William Co[n]ey gent. South. To the use of the said Thomas Coye and Beatrice his wife for their lives and the life of the survivor of them, with remainder to Henry Custe. And now to this Court came the said Thos. Coye and Beatrice his wife and Henry Custe and prayed to be admitted, etc. Signed Robert Wingfeilde. 42 Eliz., Oct. 1. Thomas Coye surrenders a messuage 7 acres 3 roods and 29 perches of land in Pynchbeck called Mallettes To the use of himself and Beatrice his wife and the survivor for life with remainder to Robert Skygges and Edith his wife (daughter of said Thomas) and their heirs in tail and in default of issue to the heirs of said Edith. 2 Jac. I., Oct. 31. To this Court came Anthony Burkes and Johan his wife daughter and heir of Thomas Hodgeworth deceased cousin and next heir of Edith Skygges deceased daughter of Tlio' Coye and sought admission for the said Johan as to a messuage, 7 acres, 3 roods and 29 perches called Mallettes which was granted. And at the same Court the said Anth'' and Johan Burkes surrender the same to the use of Henry Custe and his heirs. 5 Jac. I., Dec. 23. Robert Skygges out of Court surrendered a messuage, 7 acres 3 roods and 29 perches called Mallettes To the use of Henry Cust and his heirs, and he is admitted. (11) LANDOWNERS OF PINCHBECK IN 1600. From a Terrier belonging to the Rev. Arkle, Roger. Armstrong, Richard. Atlierton, Thomas, elk. Balye, Thomas. Barkworth, John. Busse, Elizabeth, heirs of. F. F. Beeston, Christopher. Benetland, Robert. Birk, Anthony. Birk, Robert. Bogey, John. Brantingham, Elias. Brown, William. Bull, William. Burton, Zachary, gent. Byrd, Richard. Bystle, Richard. Carr, Robert. Carter, Robert. Cawthropp, Roger. Cawtbropp, Thomas. Clonny, John. Colvile, Anne, M". Cony, Henry. HENEY CUST. 117 Cooke, Thomas. Coy, Thomas. Cradock, Nathaniel. Cast, Henry. Cust, Richard. Dale, John. Dale, Thomas. Darling, John. Davies, Thomas. DevTsborow, Nicholas. Durbagg, Thos., heirs of. Edgoose, John. Eland, Eichard. Fletcher, William. Foster, Rich., clerk. Freeman, Alice. Freeman, Henry. Freeman, John. Gamblyn, Matthew. Garnor, Robert. Gaunt, Thomas. Gill, Richard. Gill, Robert. Glover, William. Goodwyn, Gilbert. Gray, Nicholas. Grayson, John. Green, Gabriel. Gregg, John. Gunn, Joan. Hagge, Thomas. Hall, Henry. Hall, John. Hall, Rachel, M". Hamerton, Nicholas. Harlowyn, Gilbert. Harlewyn, John. Harryson, Robert. Hnrwood, John. Horryc's, John. Hicks, John. Hickson, John. Hobson, John. Hodges, John. Hodgeson, George. Inman, Robert. Jackson, John, gent. Jarritt, Charles. Jenkinson, Henry. Lambert, Thomas, for heirs of Arthur Walpole. Lanam, Anne. Langton, Alice. Langton, Robert. Leaves, John. Leaves, Richard. Leaves, Robert. Love, Robert. Manfield, John. Normanton, Margaret. Obrey, Thomas. Ogle, Richard. Ogle, Thoma.s. Oldfeild, Anthony. Owen, William. Parkin, John. Redder, Thomas. Redder, William. Pepper, William. Powdreli, Thos., gent. Pratt, Thomas. Preist, Robert. Purday, Richard. Purdie, Alice. Queen's Majesty. Ramshawe, Nicholas. Ramshawe, Robert. Reade, Henry. Beade, Jefferj. Reade, Richard. Reade, Thomas. Reynoldson, Robert. Richardson, Thomas. Robinson, Adam, gent. Robinson, Matthew, gent. Robinson, Robert. Rogers, John. Rothwell, Richard. Ruff, Thomas. Russell, John. Sawle, Edward. Sharp, John. Shawe, Jeffrey. Sickleprice, Nicholas. Sickleprice, Richard. Skarr, M". Skygge, Richard. Slater, Alice. Slater, John, Slater, Robert, Slater, Roger. Smyth, Elizabeth, Smyth, John, Sole, Henry, Sole, John. Sole, Richard. Sole, Robert. Styles, Agnes. Styles, Thomas. Till, John. Tilsen, Edward. Tilsen, Ralph. Tilsen, Richard, Tilsen, Robert, Tottridge, William, TroUup, heirs of. Vicar, for glebe. Walpole, Robert, gent. Weldon, Charles. Wennian, Robert. Wilkinson, heirs of. Williamson, Nicholas. AVilloughby, Lord. Wilsby, \\ illiam. Worshij)]), JulyaD. Wryghto, John. Wymbcrley, Thos., gent. Yonge, Christopher. Yonge, John. Yonge, Joan. (12) WILL OF JOSHUA CUST. Dated April 1st, 1653 ; proved May 3rd, 1053. I Josuah Cust In the name of God Amen The first Day of Aprill in the yeare of our Lord God one Thousand sixe hundred Fiftie three I Josuah Cust of Pinchbecke in the Countie of Lincolno gentleman being sicko in bodic but of good and perfect memorie Thaukes be to God, Doe make and ordaine This my last will and Testament in manner and forme followinge. First and especially I committ my Soule into the hands of Almightie God my maker, trustiuge to bo saved by the onely merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour and Redeemer, and my bodie to the earth. 118 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. and all my worldly goods I bequeath as foUoweth ; Inprimis I give unto Anne my wife all my lands in Screckington Duringe lier naturall life in consideration that she shall release so much of my lands in Pinchbecke which is in her Joyncture to Saiuuell Oust my sonne as shalbe of equall value with my said lands in Screckington But if she shall refuse so to doe, Then my will is that my sonne Samuell shall have my said lands in Screckington to him and his heires forever ; Also I give unto Anne my wife all my household stuffe, Except certaine peeces of plate hereafter bequeathed ; Moreover I give unto Anne my wife one hundred markes of lawfull English monie to use and dispose of as she please ; Item I give unto my Daughter Tabitha the wife of Francis Manesty one silver bowle ; Item I give unto my Daughter Anne the wife of Francis Ripley a silver bowle ; Item I give unto Sarah Kinge the Daughter of M' Thomas Kinge of Moulton my Graundchilde Fortie pounds of lawfull English monie to be paid to her by my Executor when she shall attaine the age of one and Twentie yeares or Day of marriage which shall first happen ; Also I give unto the said Sarah Kinge one little Silver Cuppe ; Item my will is that my Executor shall lett all my lands not before Disposed of so longe as is necessarie for the raisinge of so much monie as with my stocke and other goods will fully Discharge and pay all my Debts and legacies, and for the maintenance of Samuell Cust my sonne untill he shall attaine his age of one and Twentie yeares ; Item I give unto Samuell Cust my sonne all my lands and Tenements both freehold and Coppiehold to him and his heires for ever, and my lease grounds so sooue as my Debts and legacies are paid and Discharged ; And also I give unto my sonne Samuell Cust afore- said the Remainder of such monie as shalbe found Due upon the Accompt of m}^ Executor ; And if itt shall soe happen that Samuell Cust my sonne shall Depart his naturall life before he accom- plish his age of one and Twentie yeares, or without issue of his bodie lawfully begotten ; Then my wdll is that all my lands and Tenements shalbe and remaine to my Daughter Anne the wife of M' Francis Ripley and to her heires forever ; And further my will is that if my Daughter Tabitha the wife of M'' Francis Manesty shall have any children, that my Daughter Anne or her heires to whome the said lands and tenements shall come to, shall pay or cause to be paid unto everie one of my said Daughter Tabitha her children the summe of one hundred pounds a peece, when they shall attaine to their ages of one and twentie yeares or Day of marriage which shall first happen ; And whereas there is due to me from my cosin Joan Macknesse of Spaldinge the summe of foure hundred pounds by a J udgement formerly acknowledged by her late Deceased husband, my will is that my Executor Doe not rigorously prosecute the lawe against the said Jane, but to use such moderation therein as the said Jane may have libertie to pay the same, by such payments as are suitable to her abilitie, so that all the said summe be paid in before my sonne Samuell attaine to his age of one and twentie yeares ; the said Jane to allowe and pay five pounds in the hundred for everie yeare untill the said summe be clearly satisfied and paid ; Item I give to the poore of Pinchbecke aforesaid the summe of twentie pounds of lawfull English monie to be paid into the hands of the Churchwardens and Overseers for the poore of the said towne for the time beinge within sixe moneths next after my Decease ; And my will is that the said summe of monie be by them putt forth and imployed to the best use for the said poore, and the profits thereof arisinge to be yearely Distributed amongst the said poore att two severall Dayes and times in the yeare vizt : on the one and Twentieth of December and the second Day of Februarie for ever. All the rest of my goods and Chattells not before given or bequeathed, my will is that they be and remaine to Richard Burneby of Bacham gentleman whom I make my sole Executor of this my last will and Testament, To be by him imployed and made use of for the payment of my debts and legacies, according to the true intent and meaninge of this my last will ; And further my vrill is That my Executor shall make a true Accompt of all monie and goods by him received and laid out by virtue of his Executorshippe to Samuell Cust my sonne when he shall accomplish his age of one and twentie yeares ; And my will is that my Executor shalbe allowed all his charges which he shall expend about his said Executorshippe, and have the summe of Twentie pounds of lawfull English monie allowed to him in Consideration of his care and paines in this business ; Item I give unto Thomas Garnar one halfe yeares rent of his eight acres which he hath in tenure of me ; In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seale the Day and yeare first above written. JosuAH Cust. Witnesse hereof Tho. Garnar. Proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury May 3"^ 1G53. (301 Brent.) HENEY OUST. 119 (13) WILL OF SAEAH YORKE OF SPALDING, WIDOW. Dated December 19th, 1665. From the copy at Belton. In the name of God Amen the 19"' daie of December in the seaventeenth yeare of the Raigne of o' Soveraij;ne Lord Charles the second by y grace of God of England, Scotland, ffrance & Ireland Kinge Defendo' of the ffaith &c. Anno domini 1665. I Sarah Yorke of Spaldinge in the Countie of Lincolne widdow being sicke in bodie but of good & perfect memory (thaukes be given to Allraightie God) doe make and ordaine this to be my last will & Testament in manner & forme followinge. flirst I beciueath my soule into the handes of Allmightie God my maker trusting to be saved by the alone merittes of my blessed Lonl k Saviour Jesus Christ & I committ my bodie to the earth from wlience it was taken and all other wills & testamentes heretofore made by mee I utterly revoke & disaniuill And if it shall please God that I shall dye & departe this life in Spaldinge I desire then that my bodye be carryed to Pinchbecke and there to bee buried neare unto my brotiicr Joshua Cust And if in Sutton then I desire my bodie may bee buried ueare my husband M'' Edward Yorke. It'ra I doe give unto the poore people in Spaldinge twetitie shillings and to the poore in Sutton S' Maries twentie shillings to be laid out in bread and given unto them at or after my buriall. It'm I doe give unto the Minister that shall preach my funerall sermon Tenn shillings. It'm I give & bequeath unto John Yorke, Edward Yorke, Elizabeth Yorke & Margarett Yorke the soiines and daughters of my sonne Edward Yorke and to Sarah Yorke the daughter of my Sonne Michaell Yorke after my decease all my goods & Chattelles w"^'' shall be left after that my debtes Legacies funerall ex])ense3 and other necessary charges be first paid and discharged by my Executor and to be equally divided amongst them my meaning & will is that the goods & chattelles which shall be left as aforesaid shall be sold by my Executor & equallye devided amongst them & put forth by him for theire best uses untill they shall come to their severall .... of one and twentie yeares then I will that his or her part or Legacie so dyinge shall be equally devided amongst those brothers or sisters w"^'' shalbe then livinge & that my Executor shall have the whole orderingc and disposeing of their Legacies till the time aforesaid and not to come into the handes or disposeing of their father. It'm I doe give unto every one of the children of cousin Richard Cust of Stamford Est), tenn shillings a peico to buy them rings and to Joshua y' sonne of my cousin Samuell Cust the like sumnie to buy a ringe. It'm 1 doe give unto my said Cousin Richard Cust my great Silver bowle and to my sonne Michaell Yorke my litle Silver bowle and six silver spoones and I give unto every one of my grandchildren one Silver spooue a peice. It'm I doe giue unto my sonne Edward Yorke my wedding ringe and his fathers bible k to my Sonne Michaell Yorke one gold ringe w"' Deaths head on it & my bible. It'm I doe give & bequeath unto my sonne Michaell Yorke after my decease one messuage a barne & stable w"' seaven acres of arrable land thereto belonginge be the same more or lesse and three acres of arral)lo Land lyinge neare unto the Landes of Thomas Sowter in Sutton S' Maries being all Coppyhold Land lioldcn of the Manno' of the Duchy in Sutton S' Maries aforesaid to be to him the said Mi(;hacll his heircs and assignes for ever upon this Condition that the same be in Liew and satisfac'on of throe hundred & fiftie poundes w''' I am bound to pay h\m w"'iu halfe a yeare next after my decease. It'm I doe allsoe give and bequeath unto the said Sarah Yorke daughter of the said Michaell Yorke after my decease seaven acres of free and Coiipiehold Land Lyinge in Sutton S' Maries w"''' I bought of M' John Tillson to her and to her heires and assignes for ever. It'm I doe allsoe give & bequeath to my said sonne Michaell Yorke after my decease tenn acres of i)asture lyinge in Wantons gate in Sutton Set. Maries foure acres of pasture lyinge in Kye gate &a Court yard lyinge neare unto Symon Clarke abuttingc upon y" Marsh banke in Sutton Set. Maries aforesaid being all Coppiehold Land holden of the Gannocke ffce in Sutton Set. Maries aforesaid to him his heires & assignes for ever And if my sonne Michaell shall dye 120 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. w^'out issue of his Ijodie lawfully begotten then my will is that the said xiiij acres & Court yard shall be & remaine to the sounes & daughters of my sonne Edward Yorke their heires and assignes for ever. It'm I doe make and ordaine my said cousin Eichard Cust to be my sole Executor of this my last will and Testament he paying of my debtes & discharging of my Legacies and bringing of my bodie decently to the ground and desire that he would see my will faithfully p'formed & discharged and I doe allow unto him whatsoever charges and expences he shall be at in and about the same and doe make superviso"' of this my last will & testament my sonne Edward Yorke. In Witnesse whereof I have sette my hand and seale the day and yeare first before mentioned. Saea Yoeke. (14) PEDIGREE OF THAROLD, OR THOROLD, OF BOSTON. From the Visitation of 1634 at the College of Arms. Arms : — Or, three goats rampant within a hordure sable. William Tharold of Thorisby in com. Linc.=^ Thomas Tharold of Boston in com. Linc.^Alice dau. of George Foster of Boston. I George Tharold of Boston, now=pSusan dau. of Hen. Cust of Pinchbeck in living 1634. | co. Line. 1 I \ I Joseph, George Tharold, eldest sonn and heir, 21 years Abigaile, wife of Mary. 2 sonne. of age 1634. Geor. Tebutt. Signed GEO. Thoeold, sen.* * On October 20th, 1646, George Thorold of Boston compounded for his estates for £330. See ' Calendar of Committee for Compounding,' p. 1311. 121 CHAPTER IX. THE EANDSONS OF BICKER. This chapter contains some account of ten generations of an extinct and almost forgotten Lincolnshire family : the Randsons, or Ransons, of Bicker. Their history is here resuscitated from a complete series of wills and title-deeds which Margaret Randson, the last of her race, brought with her to Pinchbeck on her marriage to Henry Oust in 1581. Margaret Randson's small estate at Bicker has ever since remained in the possession of her descendants of the name of Cust. Till 1853 it was held by the head of the family, but on the death of John, Earl Brownlow, the Bicker estate passed under a family settlement, made in 1842, to his second son, the Hon. Charles Henry Cust, who, dying in 1875, was succeeded in this and other property by his only son Ernest Richard Charles Cust, who died unmarried. May 9th, 1893, when all his property in Lincolnshire devolved on his three sisters, Emma Cust, Alice, the wife of Allan PorceUi, and Florence Cust. Much interest attaches to this Bicker property, as it was in the possession of Thomas Randson early in the fourteenth century, and after nearly six hundred years is still held by his descendants and representatives the Custs, this being the longest period (which can be proved) of direct inheritance of any land owned by the family in Lincoln- shire at the present day. It is to the care and industry of Samuel Cust, the son and heir of Margaret Randson, that we owe the presei-vation of her title-deeds. He seems to have taken a great interest in his mother's ancestry, and has left some papers in which he attempted to trace the descent of the property held by the above-mentioned Thomas Randson to himself (15). He also collected together all the Randson wills and title-deeds, which were carefully docketed by him, and of which he made an abstract in Latin. After examining the bundles of deeds so arranged and endorsed — as they were too many in number to be all printed here — it seemed best to print the wills from the originals at full length, and as regards the title- deeds to give a translation of Samuel Cust's abstract of them, adding some deeds omitted by him and the names of the witnesses, as these are not given in his abstract. Before entering on the history of the Randsons a few words must be said as to Bicker, or as it was formerly spelt Byker, the place where they lived, which is an ancient village in Holland, about eight miles to the R 122 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. north of Pinchbeck. It is mentioned in Domesday Book, under the name of " Bichere," and had then both a church and a priest. The present church of Bicker, buiit in the twelfth century, was originally of a cruciform shape with a central tower. There are still some interesting remains of this building, but the transepts wei'e destroyed when the present aisles were added. Formerly the village of Bicker was at the head of an estuary of Fossdyke Wash, long since filled up, but still marked as Bicker Haven on the older Ordnance maps, which was bounded on the west by Gosberton Bank, and on the east by the old Roman Bank. It appears to have been already by the reign of Edward III. in great part reclaimed from the waters and turned into rich corn-growing land. 1. Eanulph de Bikek. In the reign of Edward II. there lived at Bicker a certain " Ranulph de Biker" (17) who had a son assessed to the subsidy raised 1 Edward III. as " Thom' fil. Ran,"* also known by the name of " Thomas Randson " (16). With this Ranulph, the pedigree of the Randson family as printed at page 130 starts. 2. Thomas Randson, 1327 — 1362. The earliest existing Randson deed is dated Easter Eve, 1333, by which "William, son of Lambert Coke of Byker," grants to " Thomas Randson of Byker " an annual rent of 4s. charged on a house and toft at Bicker, situated between the land "late of Brian, son of Alan,"t and land held by Thomas Randson, called " Dame Isbeltof t" (16), which last-named piece of land is often mentioned in subsequent deeds. Ten years later, in 1343, "John, son of Edmund de Quappelade, Knight," grants some land in Billesholm and Little Fen to Thomas Randson as "Thomas, son of Ranulph de Biker" (17), and a subsequent deed shews that he had other lands at Bicker, called Wrotof t, Rotbryg and Schepcotetoft, afterwards known as Cotetoft (19). He appears to have had a wife named Margaret, for in Holies' time there still existed a window in the south aisle of Bicker Church with the insci'iption : "Thomas filius Ranulfi et Margarita uxor ejus. "J Thomas Randson, who was probably a person of some importance, died about 1362, leaving a son and heir Robert Randson, and (apparently) a daughter Lucy (22), who was the wife of Roger Randson (20). 3. Robert Randson, 1362—1392. He had a grant in 1362 as " Robert, son of Thomas Randson," from "William, son of Alexander de Byker," of some land near the sea dyke (18). He was alive in 1382, when he witnessed a deed (20), but appears to have died before 1392, leaving a son and heir William Randson, * Exchequer Lay Subsidies, Lincoln, 135-14. t Brian, son of Alan, held the manor of Bicker at his death in 1303 (Cal. Inq. p.m., vol. i., p. 13). X Harleian MSS., No. 6829. THE EANDSONS OF BICKEE. 12a 4. William Randson, 1392 — 1414. "William, son of Eobert Eand- son," had a release dated June 10th, 1392, from "John, son of Thomas Sareson, chaplain of the Chantry of the Blessed Mary at Byker," of some rents chargeable on the lands "late of Thomas Eandson, viz., Wrotoft, iijs. ; Schepcotetoft, ijs. ; and Rotbryg, xijcZ." (19). In 1392 "John, son of Roger Randson," and Lucy or Lecia, the daughter of Thomas Randson (20), granted some land in Quandholm, Byker, to John Botheler, apparently as a feoffee for William Randson. In 1394 Robert Goderam released a piece of land to " William, son of Robert Randson " (21), who also acquired about this time other lands from the Goderam, Godewyn and Gelleson families respecting which there are eleven deeds (22), which, although Samuel Oust has omitted them from his abstract, all refer to property aftei-wards in the possession of either William Randson or of his son John. Some of the property conveyed by these deeds was held in the reign of Edward I. by Robert, son of Godfrey de Wolstondyk, and Alexander, son of Henry de Wolstondyk, who each of them granted a selion of land to Henry Pistor of Byker. One of the Wolstondyk deeds has a seal, in good preservation, on which is a fleur-de-lis with the legend round it: "Alexand' f Henr," and among the witnesses were Reginald de Otteleye, Vicar of Byker, Roger de Huntingfield, Alexander, son of Gerrard, Lambert le Bercher, and Ranulph, son of Geoffrey, who possibly may have been the father of Thomas Randson already mentioned. Surnames were most uncertain at that time, and it may be noticed that in a subsequent deed, dated as late as 1359, four brothers are only described as "Robert, William, Walter and Alan, sons of Robert cum tena of Byker." Another one of these deeds has been already referred to in Chapter I., when speaking of the earlier Ousts, being the grant of a meadow at Byker, made in 1390, by "William, son of John Oust of Swynesheved," to John Sarreson of Byker.* The earliest Randson will at Belton is that of William Randson (dated August 10th, and proved at Boston, December 14th, 1440) (1), from which we learn that he was twice married. By his first wife, named Elizabeth, be left John, his son and heir, and a daughter, Katherine, who married about May 1432 "John Browne de Doniiigton, Armiger." It appears by a deed of this date that the reversion of nine acres of land was settled on them after the death of William Randson and his second wife Joan, or Jenett (widow of Robert Spyt of Sutterton) ; these nine acres being part of eighteen acres of land settled on Joan (24) (25). William Randson devises by his will part of this land called Cotetoft, after Joan's death, to pay a priest " to celebrate divine service for two years in the parish church * Chapter I., p. 5. It may be here iiioiitioncd that since Chapter I. was printed I have discovered the fact that some of the earhor Ciists also lived at Ormsby. Philip and Simon Custe are mentioned as living there in 1438, and Simon Cusle was still living in 14C-i. See Massingberd's ' History of Ormsby,' pp. 223, 225, 251. 124 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. of Byker for my soul and for tlie souls of Elizabeth and Joan my wives, and of our parents and benefactors." He directs that Joan should con- tinue to live in his capital messuage vphere she was to have a good room inside the hall. Joan, or Jenett as she is afterwards called, long survived her husband, and also his successor her step-son John Eandson. She probably had only lately died in 1472, when 18 acres of land settled on her at her marriage were reconveyed by her surviving feoffee William Benett to her step-grand- son William Eandson (41). Cotetoft or the Loys, as it is called at the present day, held by her for life, as well as Dame Isbeltoft were also conveyed by another of her feoffees, Eobert Stalworth, to the same William Eandson, in 1476 (47) (52). Jenett's two sons by her first marriage, John and Thomas Spyt (the latter then still at school), are named in her husband's will, and her daughter Helene Spyt afterwards married in 1442 John Lamkyn, yeoman of Pinchbeck (27). 6. John Eandson, 1440 — 1457. He was (with John Makerell, Yicar of Byker) executor of his father's will in 1440. He was married to his first wife Agnes about 1435, on whom he settled, October 22nd, 1441, fi.ve pieces of land called Holmes, Wyche Lands, ISTundayle, Drovetoft and Wrotoft (29). She died before 1446, leaving two children, William, who succeeded his father, and Janet, who in 1479 was the wife of ... . Lytwhit (3). On April 24th, 1446, in anticipation of his second marriage with Elizabeth, daughter of William Sutton of Surfleet, John Eandson settled on her his capital messuage and five acres of land (34). Their children were a son Thomas, and five daughters — Katherine, Alice, Agnes, Eliza- beth and Anne, all of whom were living in 1486 (4). John Eandson died in the summer of 1457. His interesting will, dated Friday after Ascension Day, and proved July 12th, 1457 (2), devises to his wife Elizabeth, in addition to her settlement, Pevytoft* and Bullock Eigg so long as she should remain his widow, also Dame Isbeltoft after the death of Jenett Eandson his father's widow, to whom he bequeaths 40(i. He directs that his executors (his son William, and John Jacson) should after Jenett's death fulfil his father's bequest, by taking the profits of Cotetoft to provide for his obit, and if this should prove insufficient for this purpose, gives them a score of sheep to make up the sum required. He gives to his daughter Jenett her mother's " whucche," and devises Wormeland, lately bought from Thomas Worme (34), to provide for his daughters. He disposes of his fourteen cows, seven horses, seven sterkes, twelve bernyngs, sixty sheep, and twenty lambs, chiefly to his wife and to his son and heir William, who were also to share his crops of wheat, barley, and beans. He bequeaths to his son William his new black gown, and his " sanguyn " gown to John Toller. * Pevytoft, now known as Pevertoft, as well as Cotetoft or the Loys, and Holmes mentioned above, still form part of the Cust Estate at Bicker. THE EANDSONS OF BICKEE. 125 His wife, Elizabeth Randson, who survived him, was probably then still quite a young woman, about 30 years of age. Her second husband was Robert Walpole of Pinchbeck, by whom she had a son William Walpole, named in 1486 in the will of his half-brother Thomas Rand- son (4), and again in 1499, as one of the feoffees, to whom a house which had belonged to his deceased sister Agnes Randson was conveyed (66). Thomas Randson of Pinchbeck, Elizabeth's son by her first man-iage, having been enfeoffed by Robert and Elizabfeth Walpole, on June 9th, 1476, of the capital messuage and five acres of land at Bicker settled by John Randson on her in 1446, proceeded to exchange them with his brother William for some other pieces of land, including Cotetoft and Pevy- toft (64). He lived at Pinchbeck, and probably married one of the Gyldeu family of that place, as by his will, proved at Spalding, November 23rd, 1486, which devises all his lands in Bicker to his daughter Elizabeth, he appoints Robert and Richard Gylden to be his executors and her guardians. Elizabeth Randson married Richard Ketyll of Orwell, Cambridgeshire (72). Arthur Ketyll, presumably her son, sold all her property in 1574 for £60 to Francis Clayton of Bicker, whose sons Robert and Adam Clayton in their turn sold it to Henry Cust for £100 in 1600 (75). Elizabeth Walpole would seem to have survived both her step-son William Randson and her son Thomas Randson, for Samuel Cust gives the abstract of a deed by which the executors of Thomas handed over to her after his death " thirty-four pieces of evidence concerning certain lands in Surflet and Bickar" (63), which deeds are no doubt some of those now in the muniment room at Belton. 6. William Randson, 1457 — 1479. He was the son of John Randson by his first wife Agnes, and must have been born about 1436 as he seems to have been of age when his father died in 1457. When William Randson came into his property at Bicker, he found that in consequence of his step-grandmother Jenett Randson's long life, coupled with his father's two marriages and early death, his property had got into the hands of a great many different sets of feoffees. In the year 1467 he seems to have set himself the task of clearing up this com- plicated state of affairs by having everything reconveyed to himself, which process was much facilitated by his grandmother's death about 1472. He began by executing a deed dated 1467, in which he is described as "William Randson, son and heir of John Randson, late of Bekyr," and by which he conveyed all the lands which had descended to him to " Simon Goodwyn, Vicar of Quapplod, Henry Fysscher, Vicar of Bekyr, John Carman, Chaplain, and Robert Benytt of Bekyr " (37). He made out a " rentale " in 1468 of fifteen rents received by him, in which we may observe that the rent of four acres of land called " Gykmantof t," including " ye Chep yn and Kelne howse," was 20s. ; of two acres called " Gelbys," 6s.; and of four acres called " Cotofte," 12s., with other smaller sums 126 EECOEDS OF THE GUST TAMILY. for the different pieces of land enumerated, whicli include Baytoft, Nundale, and Wormeland (36). After this, several other feoffees of the property executed deeds con- veying the lands held by them to William Eandson and his new feoffees, the first of which, dated 1469, refers to some land called "Fechtoft" (38). In 1472 his grandmother being dead and his sister Katherine, who married John Browne, having apparently also died without issue, William Benett, the surviving feoffee of the settlement of 1436, reconveyed all the lands named in that deed to William Eandson (41). In 1473 William Eandson granted " all his goods, chattells, moveables, and immoveables " to Guy Wolston, Esq., Eichard Wei by, Esq., Simon Goodwyn and Henry Legerdown (45) . What made it necessary to place his property in safe hands does not appear, but it may have been done to escape the demands of his creditors, or to avoid some fine likely to be levied by the Crown upon him. Cotetoft, Pevytoft, and Dame Isbeltoft were reconveyed to him in 1476. These were some of the lands settled on Jenett Eandson his grandmother, and were now exchanged by William Eandson on January 27th, 1477-8, with his half-brother Thomas Eand- son of Pinchbeck, for the family mansion and other lands in Bicker, settled on Elizabeth Walpole his step-mother (53) (54). William Eandson married Katherine, daughter and heir of Eichard Galey, yeoman, of Bicker, who after his death remarried John Littlebury of Hagworthingham, and died about 1531 leaving a large family by her second husband.* The Eandsons were not a long lived race, and William Eandson was not much over forty when he died in 1479. By his will (proved at Swines- head, June 19th, 1479, of which his wife Katherine, Henry Legerdown, Thomas Eandson of Pinchbeck, and Henry Wright were executors, and Humphrey Littlebury of Kirton was supervisor) (3) he makes a somewhat complicated arrangement of his property. Having married before he got his " hede messuage " into his own hands, he had not been able to settle it on his wife, but he now expresses his wish that Thomas his son and heir should have the family mansion with the lands attached, giving up his mother's jointure lands to his younger brother William. Failing both his sons and their issue he devises most of his property to his sister Janet Lytwhite and his brother Thomas Eandson of Pinchbeck, and only gives to his own daughters a cottage by the Ee side and about four acres of land. He further gives his father's swan mark to his eldest son Thomas, and his own swan mark to his son William. William Eandson, the younger of these two, afterwards described as "of Chesterford, co. Essex, gentylman," died before 1531, leaving a daughter and heir Agnes, who married " John Fysher of Buntingworth * See 'Visitation of Lincolnshire, 1562-4' ('Genealogist/ vol. iv., p. 190), which should be compared with the deeds now printed (60) (64) (67). THE RANDSONS OF BICKER. 127 in the parisli of Hawstwyke, co. Hartford, yeoman." It appears that after her grandmother Katherine Littlebury's death some difference arose between Agnes and her uncle Thomas Randson, respecting some of Katherine's jointure lands, which was referred, in 1531, to the arbitration of John Littlebury, Esq., and Anthony Irby, Esq., who decided that Thomas Randson should keep the land, but that he should pay £10 to John and Agnes Fysher (70). 7. Thomas Randson, or Ranson, 1479 — 1546. We have several deeds dated during his minority, by one of which, dated 1480, Thomas Randson of Pinchbeck grants to his nephews Thomas and William Randson and their grandfather Richard Galey two acres of land in Bicker (59). In 1491 Stephen Garard grants to Richard Galey, William Norys, Vicar of Byker, Henry Legerdown of Whaplode, Thomas Amyas of Doniugton, and Thomas Galey of Manchester, a piece of land in Rotetoft (64), which perhaps formed part of the Galey property, as afterwards, on J uly 5th, 1519, John and Katherine Littlebury granted it to her son Thomas Randson (67). About this time Thomas Randson, who had changed the spelling of his name to Ranson, seems to have procured for himself a grant of the arms afterwards borne by the Randsons and now quartered by the Gusts : Argent, a bend ermines between three cinguefoils pierced sable. He went to live at Boston, and was henceforth described as "Thomas Ranson of Boston, late of Byker, gentleman" (67). His wife Joan or Jenett was probably the daughter of a certain Thomas Brought' of Bicker, who in 1522 executed a curious deed by which he settled his property on " Thonias Ranson, the younger," with remainder to Katherine Ranson his sister, reserving a life interest in it for himself, and also arranging that if his own death took place during Thomas Ranson's minority, that Jenett Ranson his mother should receive ISs. 4(1. The rest of the income of the property was to be spent by the boy's step-grandfather, John Littlebury of Hagworthingham, for " finding of the said Thomas Ran- son " (68). As the latter is not mentioned again I conclude that he died young, and that his sister Katherine, who mnrried John Wright of Doniugton, enjoyed the Brought' lands. She had a daughter Margaret, who was in 1561 the wife of ... . Rainer (5). In 1529 Thomas Randson of Boston sold Wormeland to John Hill, junior, of Pinchbeck, in which sale John Randson, his son and heir, con- curred (69). John Randson was then living at Obthorp, Avhere some property owned by the Randsons still belongs to the Cust family. In 1539 Thonias Randson made over his Bicker property to his son John Randson, who undertook to pay his father an annuity of £6 10«. for life, and if Joan, his mother, survived her husband, to give her an annuity of £4 10s., which it seems was the modest sum considered necessary to keep her in comfort (71). 128 EECOTIDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. Thomas Randson's will has not come down to us, but the Inquisi- tion taken after his death, which took place February 2nd, 1545-6, states that he died seised of a messuage, a cottage, sixteen acres of land, five acres of meadow, nine acres of pasture, three stognis of wood, and 6s. 6d. rents of assize (10). 8. John Randson, or Ranson, 1546 — 1561. He is stated to have been 40 years of age at the time of his father's death, and was already married in 1539, when he went to live in the family mansion at Bicker. His son and heir, another John Randson, was born in 1539, and he had also two daughters by his first Avife (who died before 1554), Agnes, who married Nicholas Garrod, by whom she had a son, Nicholas ; and Joan, born about 1550, who appears to have married John Baker of Dike. Joan Baker long survived her husband, and died at a great age, leaving by her will, proved May 16th, 1631, several legacies to her executor and great-nephew, Samuel Oust, and his children (9). John Randson added little to his paternal inheritance, but in 1543 came into some more of the old Randson property. This fact appears from a bond for £100, dated May 30th, 1543, which states that, *' Whereas there is land descended to John Ranson and Elizabeth, the wife of Richard Ketyll " ; that Richard Ketyll thereby held himself bound to John Randson to carry out the assignment and division of it as agreed upon between them. This land had probably been settled on Elizabeth Walpole for life, and had eventually descended to Elizabeth Ketyll and her cousin Thomas Randson the father of John, then still liviag, who must have made over the reversion of it to his son with the rest of the Bicker lands. It appears to have been the laudable custom of the Randson family to avoid lawsuits, and we find John Randson again submitting in 1549 to the decision of two arbitrators, Richard Ogle, Esq., and Robert Walpole, Esq., described as justices of the peace, respecting a dispute as to the rent payable to him from a house held by John Proctor, which they reduced from lOd. to 6d. (73). John Randson's second wife was Bridget, daughter of John Saunderson of Ufiington, on whom he settled a cottage and four acres of land just before their marriage on June 4th, 1 554. He had by her a daughter Katherine, who was buried at Bicker, March 16th, 1577 (14). John Randson's will, proved at Lincoln, October 17th, 1561, provides that his wife Bridget should (till she married again) live in his house and enjoy half of the crops grown on his land for a term of three years, after which she was to resign them to her step-son John Randson, and to receive £8 to be paid her then or on her wedding-day should that sooner occur. He also gives her a bay ambling mare, eight milchcows, eight pairs of sheets, four table-cloths, etc. He gives legacies to his daughter Katherine, then under ten years of age ; to his other daughter Agnes Garrod ; to his sister Katherine Wright and her daughter Margaret THE EANDSONS OF BICKEE. 129 Rainer ; to his nephew William Pratt; and to all his servants. His son and heir John Randson, then twenty-two years of age, was not to take his property till he was twenty-five, but was to remain for three years " under the order, rule, and governance " of the supervisors of the will, " Mr. Hurnfrey Litleburie of Hagworthingham, John Wright of Don- nington, ray brother, and Nicholas Garrod my son-in-law." Bridget Randson did not, however, long remain in enjoyment of the profits of the estate, as she remarried April 30th, 1562, Thomas Howse of Bicker. 9. John Randson, or Ranson, 1561 — 1564. Born in 1589, and dying prematurely in March 1568-4, at the age of twentj'-four, John Rand- son, who was the last of his family in the male line, never came into full possession of his property, according to the terms of his father's will. His wife's name was Emma, to whom he was probably married in 1562, or in the early part of 1568, as his daughter and sole heir Margaret was baptized October 31, 1568, at Bicker, whei-e he was himself buried on March 4th following (14). Emma Randson took as her second husband Francis Clayton, yeoman, of Bicker, by whom she had issue two sons, Robert and Adam Clayton, and two daughters, Elizabeth and Mary. Her husband, Francis Clayton, bought some of the old Randson property which had passed to William, son of Thomas Randson, his wife's great-uncle. He died in 1588, and Emma herself died in 1597 ; both of their wills are printed in the Appendix (6) (7). 10. Margaret Randson, or Ranson, 1564 — 1615. Margaret was bap- tized October 31, 1563, and succeeded to her father's property when four months old. She was brought up in the house of her step-father, Francis Clayton, with whose family she seems to have been on terms of great intimacy and afPection. When seventeen years of age she was married at Bicker, January 80th, 1580-1, to Henry Cust of Pinchbeck. She died June 1st, 1615, and was succeeded in her Bicker estate by her son and heir Samuel Cust, whose history will be found in the next chapter. After her husband's death an Inquisition was taken as to the property of which she died seised, which was found to be a manor with a capital messuage and other premises in Bicker, called " Hanson's Manor," three cottages and forty-nine acres of land, meadow and pasture, also an annual assize rent of 6s. 6d. This does not, however, include that part of the original Randson estate which had been bought back by her husband Henry Cust from her half-brothers Robert and Adam Clayton for £100, amounting to about sixteen acres more. Her property has nearly all been preserved in the Cust family since this time, and sufficient has it is hoped been stated here to shew how interesting it must always be to any of Margaret Randson's descendants. The pedigree of the Randsons on the next page will shew at a glance the descent of the Ousts from their ancestor Ranulph of Bicker, the first mentioned of the Randson family. s 130 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. PEDIGREE OF THE EANDSONS, OE RANSONS, OF BICKER. 1. RANULPH DE BIKER. Temp. Edw. II.=r I 2. Thomas Randson, assessed for subsidy of 1327 as " Thorn' fil' Ran' " ; called= in 1333 " Thomas Randson," in 1343 " Thomas, son of Ranulph de Biker." Had lands called Dame Isbeltoft, Cotetoft and Wrotoft. 3. RoBEET Randson. In 1363 " Ro-=F bert, son of Thomas Randson of By- ker," had a grant of land from Wil Ham, son of Alexander of Byker. Lucy, named in a deed dated 1359=f=RogerRandsonof as " Lecia, dau. of Thomas Rand- son," and in 1382, " Lucy, who was the wife of Rotrer Randson." Byker, named as then dead in a deed dated 1382. Eliza-=f=4. William Randson.= bath. In 1392 " William, son dau. of Robert Randson," had of a grant from John Sare- son of a rent of 6s. 1st charged on lands late wife. Thomas Randsou's. His will proved at Lincoln, Dec. 14th, 1440, charges, after his wife's death, an obit on Cotetoft. ijoan, or Jenett,= married before 1432. Had 18 acres of land settled on her including the Hough, Cotetoft and Dame Isbel- toft. Died about 1472. 2nd wife. =Robert Spyt of Sut- terton. 1st husband. His sons, Thomas and John, were living 1440, and his dau., Helene, mar. in 1442 John Lam- kyn. John Randson, " son of Roger Randson," granted a piece of land in Quandholm, Byker, to John Botheler in 1392, ap- parently as feoffee of William Randson. Katherine, had=Johu the reversion Brown of 12 acres, of Don- called the ington, Hough,settled armi- on her mar- ger. riage in 1432. She seems to have died s.p. before 1472. Agnes, dau.=p5. John Randson.^ of Five pieces of land settled on her October 22nd, 1441. Died before 1446. 1st wife. Will proved at Don- ington, July 12th, 1457, devises seven acres of land to his wife Elizabeth ; and names his step- mother Jenett Randson as having a charge on Dame Isbeltoft. ^Elizabeth, dau. of Wil- liam S utton of Surfleet. Marriage settlement dated April 21sl, 1446, which gave her a man- sion house and five acres of land in Bicker, which she gave to her son Thomas by a deed dated June 9th, 1476. Living 1486. 2nd wife. ■=FRobert Wal- pole of Pinchbeck. 2nd husband. His son (by Elizabeth Sutton), William Walpole, was living 1499. Janet, named in her bro ther's will as the wife of Lyt- white. 6. William Rand-= son. Exchanged lands {includuig Cotetoft) with his brother Thomas 1478. Will proved atSwineshead June 19th, 1479 (Hum- phrey Littlebury of KyricetoD, super- visor). 1st hus- band. =Katherine,: dau. and heir of Richard Galey of Bicker. Living 1519. Died before 1531. =John Little- bury of Hag- worthing- ham, son of Humphrey Littlebury of Kyrketon. Had issue by Katherine. Living 1531. 2nd hus- band. Thomas Randson= of Pinchbeck. Had grants of mansion house and lands settled on his mother's marriage, and of lands devised to her, 1476 ; ex- changed all these with his brother William 1478. Will proved at Spalding Novem- ber 23rd, 1486. B '-? JSliza- Katheri ne . beth, — dau. of Alice. Oylden Agnes. of ~ Pinch- Elizabeth. heck ; — died Anne. All before living 1486. 1486. THE EANDSONS OF BICKER. 131 A I 7. Thomas Randson, or= Ranson, "of Boston, late of Byker, gentylmaii " ; succeeded to his mother's lands bj- award of arbitra- tors on payment of £10 to his niece Affiles 1531. Died Feb. 2iid, 1545-6. Inq. p.m., dated October 2 1st, 1546, states that he died seised of 1 messuage, 1 cottage, and 30 acres of land, etc. =Joan or Jenett 1 dau. of Thomas Jtrou(jht. Living 1539. William Randson " ofT= Chesterford, co. Essex gentylman." Died be- fore 1531. Elizabeth, dau.= and heir. Divided lands with John Randson 1543. :Richard Ketyll of Orwell, CO. Cambs., hus- bandman. Agnes, dau. and=John Fysher heir, received £10 of Bunting- and surrendered her claim to her grandmother's lands in 1531. forth, CO. Herts, }'eo- man. Arthur Kettle. Sold his mother's lands, being 16J acres, at Bicker, to Francis Clayton November 17th, 1574. Thomas Rand- son. llad a devise of the lands of Tho- mas Brought in 1522 {Ihis grandfdlher), but ajjpears to have died young. Pratt. Wil- liam Pratt, living 1561. Katherine. Liv- ing 1501, when she had a dau. Margaret married to ... . Rainer. John Wright of Doiiinglon, su- pervisor of John Randson's will. 1561. Died before 1554. 1st wife. =8. JohnRandson, or Ran-= SON. Living at Obthorp 1530. His father assigned his Bicker estate to him in 1539: divided lands (de- scended to them) with Eli- zabeth Ketyll in 1543. Will |>roved at Lincoln October 17th, 1561. Inq. p.m., dated Oct. 23rd. 1561, states that he had 2 messuages and 40 acres of land, etc. ^Bridget, dau. of John Saunder- son of Uffing- ton ; mar. settle- ment dated June 4th, 1554. 2nd wife. Thomas Howse, mar. at Bicker April 30th, 1562. 2nd husb. Agne9,=^Nicholas named Garrod, in her father's will 1561. super- visor of John Ran- son's will 15G1. Johanna, living 15(;i. ? Joan Baker of Di/ke, widow, whose will was proved May UHh, 1631. 9. John Randson,: or Hanson, born in 1539; bur. at Bicker March 4lh, 1563-4. Inq. p.m., dated May 25th, 1564, states that he had 1 messuage, 1 cot- tage, 45 acres of land, and pasture, etc. 1st husband. =Emma, dau.= of ... . Had two sons, Robert and Adam Clay- ton, named in her will, proved at Lincoln April 21st, 1597. :Francis C'lay- ton of Bicker, yeoman, pur- chased lands from Arthur Kettle, 1574. Will proved at Doning- ton April 16th, 1588. 2nd husband. Kathe- rine, bur. at Bicker March 10th, 1577-8. Nicholas 10. MAliGAIiETRANDSON,orRANSON,: Garrod. bapt. at Bicker Oi-lober 31st, 1503; Living married there January 30th, 1580-1 ; 1561. bur. at Pinchbeck June 15th, 1615. Inq. p.m., dated July 17th, 1()17, states that she died seised of a manor with a capital messuage, called lian- son's Manor, 3 cottages, and 49 acres | of land, etc. (i quo Earl Brownlow llonry Cust of Pinchbeck, obtained in 1598 " a remedy by verdict against Adam Clayton in a suit betwixt them, being the lands conveyed by Arthur Kettle to Francis Clay- ton." On receipt of tlOO his wife's haff- brotlicrs Robert and Adam Clayton con- veyed these lands to him in 1000. For other dates see CusT Pedigbke. s 2 1^2 RECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. APPENDIX TO CHAPTER IX. (1) WILL OF WILLIAM RANDSON. Dated August 10th, 1440 ; proved December 14th, 1440. From the probate copy at Belton. In Dei nomine amen Anno Domini Millesimo Quadringentesimo qiiadragesimo Ego Willelmus Randeson de Byker compos mentis et bone memorie condo testamentum meum in hunc modum. In primis lego animam meam deo omnipotenti beate Marie virgini et omnibus Sanctis ejus corpusque meum ad sepeliendum in cimiterio Saucti Swithuni de Byker. Item lego summo altari xij'* fabrice ecclesie de Byker iij" iiij''. Item domui Sancte Katerine extra Lincolniam xij"'. Item domino Willelmo Burdon capellano cantarie de Byker iij" iiij'' et cuilibet capellano venienti ad exequias meas iiij'' et cuilibet clerico legenti lectionem j''. Item pro mortuario meo meum optimum animale. Residuum vero bonorum meorum non legatorum do ct lego Johanni Randson filio meo et Johanni Makerell perpetuo vieario de Byker quos ordino et constituo istius testamenti executores meos ut ordinent et disponant pro anima mea sicut eis melius viderint expedire. In cujus rei testimonium huic presenti testamento sigillum meum apposui. Datum die Sancti Laurencij Anno supradicto. Hec est ultima voluntas mei Willelmi Randeson de Byker facta ibidem et indentata die Sancti Laurencij Anno Domini Millesimo quadringentesimo quadragesimo. In primis volo quod Johanna uxor mea habeat ad terminum vite sue mansionem suam in capitali mesuagio meo videlicet ut eligat honestam cameram infra aulam. Item volo quod habeat totum staurum quod secum portavit videlicet pertinens aule camere et coquine. Item volo quod executores mei nichil percipiant de uxore mea pro mensa Thome Pyte [Spyt] neque pro stipendio scolar' ejus sub condicione quod si Johanna uxor mea deliberet seu deliberari faciat unam indenturam obligatoriam vigiuti librarum in qua ego obligatus sum et Johannes Lynne sin autem recipiant racionabile pro custibus suis et expensis. Item volo quod ipsa habeat octodeoim acras terre in quibus ipsa est feoffata ad terminum vite sue. Item volo quod post decessum ipsius Johanne uxoris mee quatuor acre terre vocat' Cote toft vendantur ad inveniendum unum capellanum ad celebrandum divina servicia per duos annos in ecclesia parochiali de Byker pro anima mea et pro animabus Elizabethe et Johanne uxorum mearum parentum et omnium benefactorum nostrorum Et si Johannes filius meus voluerit iuvenire predictum capellanum per predictos duos annos statim post decessum meum tunc volo quod Johannes filius meus habeat predictas quatuor acras terre vocat' Cote toft Residuum vero omnium terrarum tenementorum pratoruiii pascuarum et mariscorum meorum cum pertinenciis in Byker volo quod Johannes filius meus habeat sibi heredibus et assignatis suis. Item volo quod Johanna uxor mea habeat octo marcas argenti oito post decessum meum et totum linum meum. Item volo quod Johanna uxor mea habeat dimidiam partem de omnibus meremijs venientibus de Soterton. Item volo quod Johannes filius meus habeat unum molendinum equeticum in placea mea quamdiu potuerit in placea servire et quod habeat aliam dimidiam partem dictorum meremiorum venientium de Soterton et quod Willelmus servus meus habeat vj' viij''. Item quod Johanna uxor mea solvat executoribus meis pro una cista ij*. Item volo omnes ciste de vestibus lineis meis dividantur inter Johannam uxorem meam et Johanuem filium meum. Item lego vieario pro labore suo vj" viij'' et Johanni filio meo pro labore suo viij' viij''. Item volo quod Johanna uxor mea habeat unam vaccam que est in custodia Roberti fratris pre- dicte Johanne pro mortuario suo. Item volo quod Johannes Pyte habeat ilium currum quern predicta Johanna portavit secum. Will and codicil proved by the executors before the Commissary General of the Bishop of Lincoln, at Boston, December 14th, 1440. Two good seals attached, on one is the letter W, on the other {the official seal of the Commissary) is a pastoral staff, with the words " Line." and " Sto.," and a marginal legend. indorsed : — The will of Will'm Ranson, father Jhon Ranson, 119 yeares past. THE EANDSONS OF BICKER. 133 (2) WILL OF JOHN RANDSON. Dated Friday after Ascension Day, 1457 ; proved July 12th, 1457. From the 'probate copy at Belton. In Dei nomine amen die veneris proxime post festum Ascencionis diei Anno Domini M°cccclvij°. Ego Johannes Randson de Byker compos mentis et sane memorie condo testa- meutum meum in hoc modo In primis lef^o animam meani Deo beate Marie et omnibus Sanctis ejus corpusque meum ad seiieliendum in cimiterio ecclesie Sanoti Swithuni de Byker et quod justum est in nomine mortuarij mei. Item le}' zer yau I wyll y' Thomas my son have my hede mese w' all y'' land & pasture lygging under wyth y" condycyon yat he latt Wyllyam hys Broder have hys moder joynter after hyr decese. And gyf y" sayd Thomas my son wyl uotte latt Wyllyam my son have y^ sayd joynter I will y' Wyllyam mj' son have y sayd mese w' al y° land & pasture lygyng under tyll hym and hys heyres lawfully geton. And gyf he deces w' oute heyres of hys body lawfully geton to retorn tj-ll Thomas & wheder of j'em decese w' out heyres of hys body, eder of yera to be Oder heyr and gyfe yei decesse both w' out heyres of yer bodes lawfully geton as God defend, I wyll y' y" north syde of y° way y' was my moders joynter retorn to Janatt Lytwhyte my syster in y'' furme a for sayd. And I wyll after y" deces of my chylder y'^ my hede place retorn to Thomas Randson my broder w' y'^ land longyng yerto in ye furme a for sayd. And gyf y' sayd Thomas decesse w'^ oute heyr of hys body yan I wyll it be sold «& don in y'' kyrke of Byker. Also I wyll y' y"' lytyll cotage b}^ y' Ee syde & iij stong on y'= howe & j pasture be Lome bryg of y= Edyk & halfe j acre in y" est feld & halfe acre in Wygetoft feld and half j acre by ye Ee syde be sold when my doghters are maryabuU be ye syght of Kataryn my Wyfe or hyr assynys. And y° syver yerof takon hevynly to be parted be twen yem. THE EANDSONS OF BICKER. 135 Also I wyll y' Thomas my son have my parke & al my rent of syse tyl hym & hys heyres of hys Body lawfully geton & gyf he decesse w' out heyres I wyll it retorn to Wyllyam my son in y" sam furme. Also I wyll y' AVyllyam my son have ij smale pyngylls on in Prior hyll & a noder by w' Esohys in fo sympell. Also I wyll y' Thomas my son have all my Engge & fen in y sayd furme. Also I wyll y' Elizabeth Hunnynge have ij kye & vj zovvys & iiychard my man a styrke of ij yer of age and Thom;w Coloke a noder styrke And I wyll y' Kychard my chyld have j zowe and eyder of my meydons j zowe & euer ichon of my godcbylder on laiume. Also I wyll y' euer iuhon of myn executours have for yer labour V & Nicholas Lynn for hys labour iij" iiij ' morovor gyf any of my sones decese y' on of yem have al ye hole gude yan I wjdl y' he pay to hys systores gyf yei lyfe x marke, tyl yer marryage euer iche zer v nobulles tyl yt be ful payd. Also I wyll that Thomas my son have my ffadur Swanmarke & Wyllyam my son myn liowne Swan marke. Made at Byker y day & y zer above wryton. Thyis to wytnesse Willyam Norys, Vicar of Byker, Nicholas Lynn of Donyngton & Willyam ffowle of Byker & many others. Proved in Swyneshead parish church by the executors, June 19th, 1479. (i) WILL OF TUOMAS UANDSON OF PINCHBECK. Dated Feast of St. Ipolite 1486; proved November 23rd, 1486. From (he probate copy at Belton. In Dei nomine Amen in fcsto Saiicti Ipoliti Anno Domini Millesimo cccc Ixxx vj'". Ego Thomas Randcson de Pynchebek compos mentis et sane meniorie condo testamentum meum cum ultima voluntate mea in hunc modum. In primis lego animam meam Deo omnipotenti beato Marie et omnibus Sanctis corpu-sque meum ad sepeliendum in ccclesia parochiali de Pynchebek cum Optimo animali nieo nomine mortiiarij mei. Item lego sunimo altari ecclesie predicte pro decirais oblitis xij''. Item lego Gilde beate Marie ibidem xij''. Item lego cuilibet altari in ecclesia prcdicta xij"*. Item lego ecclesie matrici Lincoln' viij''. Item lego orphanis et pupillis donius coclesie Katerine extra Liiicolniam iiij''. Item lego ecclesie parochiali de Pynchebek x". Item lego Elizabetbe filie race xx". Item volo quod Willolnius Walpole frater mens liabeat unam peceam pniti jiUientis in IIung;ite in parochia de Surflcte el tres llodas terre jacentis in Pynchebek juxta raetiuagiuin llicardi Bruiiswyn Atquo unam peceam terre in Byker continentem unam a^ram et unam rodam terre onipto de Johanne Abfyn cum omnibus j)ertinenciis suis sibi et assignatis suis imperpetuum. Item volo quod idem Willelmus habeat x quarteria brasij. Item volo quod Robertus Gylden habeat x quarteria brasij. Item volo quod (juelibet sororum mearum videlicet Katerine Alice Agnetis Elizabotha et Anne habeat xx*. Item volo quod Elizabetha filia mea habeat omnia terras et tcncmcnta mea in Byker oxceptis j)reassignatis cura pertinenciis suis durante vita Roborti Walpole mariti Elizabetho matris meo. Et post decessum predicte Elizabetbe matrismee volo quod prcdicta t(!rro et tenemonta cum omnibus suis pertinenciis jirofate Elizabetbe filie mce remanoant inipori)efuum secundum ultimam voliuitatoin Joliannis lisindeson patris mei. Item volo quod prcdicta Elizabetha filia habeat sibi lioredibus et assignatis suis unam peceam terre cum suis pcrtineiKMis in Hykor percipiendam ad fostum Ajiostolorum Simonis et Jude quod erit in Anno Domini Millesimo cccc Ixxxvij'"" sin autem tres libra-s logalis monote Anglie. Item volo quod predicta Elizabetha filia mea habeat omnia vestimenta matris sue cum toto domicilio meo videlicet omnia utencilia domus mee camere et coquine. Item volo quod Alicia Drowry habeat unam vaccam et unum cooportoriura rubij et bloodij coloris. Item vol quod Elizabetha Baret habeat unam vaccam et unum cooportorium. Item volo quod dicta Elizabetha filia mea cum onniibus terris et tenemontis suis a« omnibus alijs bonis suis mobilibus et innnobilibus sit sub et in custodia et gubernacione exe(;utorum moorum quousquo pervenerit ad etatcm xviij annorum Et quod sit guberiiata in maritagio suo per dictos oxecutorcs meos. Ac residuum omnium bonorum meoruni non legatorum do et lego Roberto Gylden et llicardo Gylden quo* 136 KECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. ordino et facio hujus testamenti mei ac ultime voluntatis mee executores ut ipsi pro me ordinent et disponant prout melius videbitur eis Deo complacere. Datum apud Pynchebek die et anno supradictis. Proved by the executors in Spalding parish church, November 23rd, 1486. Endorsed : — 1 H. 7. Tho. Ranson fitz Joh'is Randeson his will wherein he gives some land to Will'm Walpole his brother & some to Elizabeth his daughter. (5) WILL OF JOHN RANDSON, OR RANSON. Dated September 16th, and proved October I7th, 1561. From the Lincoln Registry. In the name of God Amen the xv]**" day of the monith of Setembre in the thirde etc. Raigne of oure sou'ainge Ladie Elizabeth by the grace of God of Eiiglaiide ffraunce and Ireland Queue deffendore of the faithe and in yearthe of the same churche spupreame gouernore etc. Whereas I John Rawsonne [Ransonne]* of Bicker in the p'tes of HoUande and in the countie of Lincoln beinge seike in bodie but of p'fite memorie thankes be to God the lorde thearfore makith this my testament concludinge theirin my last will in manner and forme folowinge ffirst I bequith my soule unto God Allraightie to oure Ladie S' Marie and to all y'' cellestiall compeuie of heauen and my bodie to be buried w"' in the churche or churcheyarde of Bicker afforesaid and as for my mortuarie I will that y' be paid accordinge vnto the lawes and statutes of this Realme of England. Item I geue unto the mother church of Lincoln xij''. Item I geue unto Thomas Draper my blacke freise coate and one blacke freise Jerkine to be deliuered unto him immediatlie after my departinge with also a paire of hose and shoos to be made readie and meite for him and to be deliuered unto him at the same time. Item I will that Bridgett my wif shall haue my mansion house y' I dwell in with half the croppe y' dide growe in and uppon my laudes this yeare onely except hempe and hempe seade wich is alreadie sould y' is to say as of wheite rie barley pees beanes and ottes yf theire be eny suche and further I will that the said my wif shall haue half of all the prophyttes that shall growe in and uppon all my saide landes as medows pastures and feadinge groundes y' is to saye as of wheite rie barlie oytes peas and beanes hempe and hempe seide hay and after gresse onlye exeptid wood and reade for and duringe the space of thre yearis next and immediatlie after my departinge. Prouided allwais so that She do not marrie and yf she do marrie within the said thre yearis then I will that John Ransonne my sonne to enter in and upon the saide house and houses withe all the saide groundes and that same and enioj'e to his own use for euer with all the proffites their of. Item I giue unto the saide Briget my wif viij mylche tie y' is to say one read fieycte and one black flecte standinge boith in a boyse and also one brawne cowe and a blacke cowe standinge in an other boise. Item one black pied cowe of iiij yearis oulde and a browne fleicte of the same age. Item I geue unto the said Bridget my wif tow quies of ij yearis olde y' is to (say) one browne fleicte and one rugled duskid. Item foure paire of flaxen sheitesand tow paire of harden. Also iij table clothes y' is to say one of flaxen one of mingtow and one of harden with the nexte best bedde holie as yt standith with all thinges beloninge to the same with also one rede cheist foure chargers of putter iij puter dishes one brasse potte one brasse panne tow ca'dlestickes of the next best. And also I will y' the said Bridget my wif shall haue paid unto her by the handes of my exec' at the end and terme of the said iij yearis viij" of good and lawfuU monie of England and yf it fortune my said wif to departe her lif naturall beffore the ende and terme of the said thre yeares and not to be marled then I will the said viij'' so giuen unto my said wif remaine and come unto Kathrine Ranson my daughter when and at suche time as yt shall please God to call my said wif forth of this tra'sitorie world at eny time beffore the said thre yearis. And also I will that yf my said wif chaunce for to marie beffore y' end and terme of the said iij yearis then I will the said Brigett shall haue the said viij'' at the day * The registered copy of this will at Lincoln (from which this is printed) is very carelessly written and spelt ; for instance the name of the testator is written in this place Rawsonne, under "which name it is indexed. THE EANDSONS OF BICKER. 137 of her mariadge deliu'ed unto lier by myne exec'. Item I giue unto the said Bridgett my wif one bay ambliiiKe mare with also half of all my Swine and pulliens and also yf it please God that my wif be pryntly conceauid with childe at the hourc of my dep'ture and that to be a manne childe then I will itt shall haue them I will yt shall haue at the age of xviij""' yearis tenne poundes of good and lawfull monye of England and if it be a woman childe to haue viij" of like monye at the same age. Item I geue unto the said Katerine my doughter tenne poundes of good and lawfull monye of England when and at suche time as she shall accomplishe the full age of tenne yearis. Item I will that she haue delivered unto her at the day of her marriadge one new featherbed and also one cou'inge and the price of the same cou'ing to be x" to be deliu'ed unto her by the handes of myne executore. Item I give unto Johanna Ranson my dawghteriiij yonge kie of ij yearis oulde with one bedde that is to say peyre bedstockes one mattrisse one peire flax sheites a bowlstar one pillow with other couoringes one cou'led one ]>aire myngtow sheittes tow paire of harden sheittes foure jjutcr dishes and x" of good and lawfull monye of England. Item I will the said fouro yonge kic be deliu'ed unto her at Mayday next after my dep'tinge and as for the x" in readie monye and also the said howsholde so given unto her by this my last [will] and testament I will it be deliu'ed unto her w"' in iij yearis after lu}- discease and yf it please God either of ray saide dougliters to dep'te this worlde beffore that thei do accomplishe y" saide age then I will that the saide goodcs so giuen unto her so disceased to be equellie deuided betwene John Uanson my sonne and his other sister. Item I geue unto Agnis Garrod my dowghter the wife of Nicholas Garrod xl'. Item I geue unto Nicholas Garrod his sonne other xl'. Item I geue unto Katerin Wright the wif of John Wright my sister xl" & unto Margaret Rainer her doughter xx" all thinges beffore expres.sid to be deliuered unto them seu'ally and im'ediatlie after my departinge. Item I geue unto every one of my seruauntes emediatlie after my discea,se iij" iiij''. Item I geue unto AVill'm Pratte my sister sonne when he shall accomplishe the full age of xyi""" yearis xxxiij" iiij''. The ressidew of all my goodes not geuen nor bequithed my dettes beinge paide my legaces and fun'all expe'sis discharged and all that is in this p'nt will and testament p'formcd and fulllilled I geue them unto John Ranson my soiuie whome I ordine and make my .sole executor. Item I will my supervisors shall haue the ordre rule and gou'naunce of the said John Ranson my sonne for the space of iij yearis then next after my departinge that is to Bay boith of lettine and sellingo of all my said landes and legacies and all other goodes boith moueables and unmoveables giuen atid bequithed unto him duringe the said iij yearis to the onely use of the said John Itanson and also I will ray wifes cattelles so geuen unto her to be kept suflicientlie kepte {sic) by myne executor unto Maday next after my departure of the proper cost and chardges of myne executor and also I ordeine and constitute M' Ilumfrey litle burie of Hagworthingham John Wright of Doiuiington my brother nichola-s Garrod my .sonne in lawe puperuisors over this ray last will and testament and thci to haue for their paines taken euere of them XX" a peace. Theis beinge wittnes Will'm Brandon, Rob't Herrisou, and John liouson, clarke and curate of Donnington, ot alijs multis. Proved at Lincoln, October 17th, 1561, by the executor. (6) AVILL OF FRANCIS CLEATON OF BICKER. Dated December 20th, 1588 (?1587); i>roved April 16th, 1588. From the Lincoln Registry* In the name of God Amen. The xx" daye of December in the yeare of our Lord 1588 I Frauncis Cleaton of the p'ishe of Bicker in the p'ties of Holland and county of Lincoln yeoman Beinge sicke in bodye but thankes be to God of p'fitt memory Doe ordaine and make this my laste will and testament in maimer and forme following" first I bcquethe my soli to allmightye God ray maker and to Jesus Christ ray only Saviour By whose Dethe and passion I trust to be savid and my bodye to be buryed w' in the p'ishe churche of Bicker aforsaid vnto the w"^'' churche * Here again the registered coi)y of this will is carelessly written and spelt. There is a mauitest error in the date of the will which should probably be 1587. T 138 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. I geve and bequethe ij" vj''. Item I geve and bequethe unto every poore house or cottage w"" iu the same towne having no cattell viij''. Item I geve unto Eobarte Cleton ray eldest sonn the somm of xx'' of lawfull English moneye and my Swann marke and one silver pott w*^'' pott to be deliverid after the decesse off his mother. Item I giue unto the same Robart Cleton my soan and to his heires for eu' iij acarrs of ground y' is to saye iij Roodes of hempe lande w*'' the loyes adioyning therunto and one pasture called Pevy tofte contayninge ij acars and a halfe (be it more or lesse) and iij stonge of hempe lande lyinge at Robert Tyndalls yarde end and iij stonge of come land abutting upon the same and one acarr of the same lyinge upon the north from Robarte a branden next unto the willowes & ij acars of Ing grounde called Arnvall Dale. Item I geve and bequethe unto Adam Cleton my sonn the som of xx" of lawfull Euglishe money and my horse myln w' all thinges therto belonging. And my will is that my wyfe shall haue the occupy[ing] therof for the grinding of hir owne corne and malte frely during her naturall lyfe at her owne pleasure. Item I geue and bequethe unto the same Adame Cleton my sonn and to his heires for euer one acar of corne lande adjoj-ninge the lande vv*^'' I haue geven unto his Brother Robarte and one other Roode of Hempe lande lying betwene Peter Harrisons house and Thomas Bark . . . . house And iij stong of Hempe lande lying in Segsvvekes ground And one acar and a halfe lying in littell fenn lenght couta3-uinge ix gaddes bredthe and one acar of Ingground lyinge upon the Uptoftes. Item I geue and bequethe unto Elizabethe Cleton my daughter xx" of lawfull Englishe moneye and ij kye to be deliverid to hir and to hir use and profitt at thage of xix [yeres] . Item I geue & bequethe unto Marye Cleton my Daughter allso xx" of lawfull Englishe moneye and ij kie to be deliverid to hir and to her use and profitt at thage of xix yeres. Item I will that yf any of my said sonnes or daughters doe depart this mortall lyfe before they com to their full age y' is to saye my sonnes xxj and my daughters xix j eares that their portion of goodes or legases so dy[ing] shall Remaine unto my wyfe & to the rest of my childerne being bye even portions distributed. Item I geue and bequethe unto Em'e my wyf all my lande w"^*" I haue geven unto my ij sonns during all the terme of vj yeares and at thende of vj yeares the same lande to be co'veyde unto my ij sonns according to the trewe menyng of this my last will and testamente and after thend of the forsaid vj yeares I will that Em'e my wyfe shall haue in liat or Recompence of hir thirdes iij" yearly out of my forsaid landes during all the terme of her naturall lyfe w°'' iij" shalbe equally deducted out of bothe my sonns landes. Item I geue and bequethe unto Marget Custe my daughter in lawe my littell blacke amblinge mare y' bathe a blacke fole w'^'' fole I geue unto Susan Custe her daughter. Item I geue unto "Will'm House one ewe and one lambe. Item I geue unto Susan House one ewe and one lambe to be deliverid at Clipping tyme. Item I geue unto Erauncis Hugbody my godson one ewe and one lambe to be allso d'd [deliverid] at Clipping tyme. Item I geue unto eu'y one of my god childerne xij''. All the Rest of my goodes not geven nor bequethed I geue and bequethe unto Em' my wyfe whom I doe ordaiue and make my soUe executrixe of this my laste will and testamente to performe the same and to discharge my funerall w"' all thinges therunto belouginge and appartayninge. Item I ordaine and make John Billingsley the vicar of Bicker and Adam Bidall oversears of this my laste will to assist my exec' as nede requirethe as my spec'll trust is in them And I geue unto the saide John Billingsley the vicar for his paynes iiij^ Wittnesses, John Billingsley, Adam Bidall, Thomas House, Peter Harrison, w"' others. Proved at Donington, April 16th, 1588, by the executrix. (7) WILL OF EMMA CLAYTON OF BICKER. Dated January 15th, 1596-7 ; proved April 21st, 1597. From the Lincoln Registry. In the name of God amen 1596 the xv"' dale of January I Em' Clayton of Bicker in the p'ties of Holland in the countie of Lincoln widdowe being sore diseased in bodie but of good & p'fect memorie thanckes be to almightie God considering the life of man in this world to be but transitorie & willing in my lyf tyme to order and dispose suche goodes as God of his goodnes hath lent me in this world towardes the payment of my debtes & thadvancem' of my children & other of my frendes doe make ordeyne & constitute this my p'ut testament conteyning therein my last will in manner & forme following, first for that I faithf ullie hope & assuredlie trust to attaine THE RANDSONS OF BICKER. 139 to the fruicion of Godes heaveiilic ioyes by thonelie death & passion of Jesus Christ I will therefore my bodie to be buried in the p'ishe churche of Bicker aforeseid vv"'out anie relict or cereinonie but as becometh the creature of God. Item I giue to my mortuaric as the lawe requireth. Item I giue to the pooro people of Bicker x'. Item I nine to Jone Baker my sister my best kercher. Item I ffiue to Margret Cast my eldest daughter my gold ring a diper table- clothe a sheet \v"' a blacke seame a pillowbere a yard kercher a brasse panne w"' a lattin bottom & a great cusshin. Item I giue to Saniuell Cust the son of Henrie Cust my highe table w"" the forme and the benche as they stand in the hall, a great coffer in the litle chamber & x'. Item I giue to Suzan Cust the daughter of the said Henrie Cust a red doved quye a trusse bedsteed in the litle chanib'' & x". Item I giue to Robert Clayton my eldest son ij mares viz. thone called mopp, thother called Dund. Item I giue to Jone Clayton the wyfe of the said Robert Clayton a table clothe & a great cusshin. Item I giue to Adam Clayton the son of the saide Robert a blacke ij yereold fillie. Item I giue to Margrot Clayton the daughter of the saide Robert Clayton a red fleet burling a trusse bedsteed in Ihe cliamb'' a pewter platter & x'. Item I giue to Adam Clayton my son ij blacke mares thonc being the milne mare th other a fillie being iiij yeres old that was of the saide mare, my plowe and jilowe geeres the bed on w'^'' he lyeth \v''' all the furniture p'teyning to the same, a trusse bedsteed in the mennes p'lo', the second fetherbed, a great coffer in the same p'lor, the s^'de table in the halle w"' the forme & the benche, & the forme standing at the buttrie syde a highe buflit stole a great salting trofife in the milke house, a gallowe tre of yorn w"' ij pykes of yorn belonging to the .same, W'' came from Ufingtou, a paire of great tonges, a great spit, a paire of cobyorns, ij j)aire of sheetes, thone of fllaxen, thother of midlin, a great cusshin, a old flaxen table clothe, ij platters, a silver spone at his choyse, the old cobbord next the hallo dore, a rownd bnisse pot, A: a old brasse pot, the lead in the furnace, & ij candlestickes. Item I giue to Elizabeth Clayton niy daughter iij kye thone a browne cowe th other a red cowe called Cherric & the third a rod ruggeld cowe, ij mares, thone mare called Knepp, th other the Cade, & the fillie of the mare called Knepp & all the household stuffe that is w"'in the dwelling house & not given nor bccinoathod in this my p'sent will, and also all the crop' that is left & unspent immediatlie after my decesse & also vj ewes. Item I giue to Mary Ilooton my daughter XX" & one pewter bason. Item I giue to Richard Ilojikinson one calfo of halfe a yeare old in considerac'on of suche legacies as was unsold at the decesse of his mother. Item I giue to Elsabeth Tompson a paire of bedstockes a litle old matries a paire of harden stockes, a pillowe, a old (juilt, a wearing platter, a old brasse pan that was hir mothers, & a cowe all w''*' legacies given to Richard Ilopkinson & the said Elizabeth Tomp.son I giue them in considerac'on of that W' was left them by theiro mother. Item I giue to Sara Watson xii''. Item I giue to Ambros Pinder xii''. Item I giue to Thomas Howsse V. Item I will that all those to whome I haue given and bequeathed anie thing in this my p'sent will not being of lawfull age that they & eu'y of them shall put in sufTicicnt boiides to my executors for theirc discharge at the receipt of theire seu'all giftes and legacies. Item I will that all the planchers in the stable & the cowe bowsses & the stones w"'in the grownd shall not be carried awaye no removed. All the rest of my goodes and chattelles whatsoeu' not before given nor bequeathed I giue them whollie to Robert Clayton & Adam Clayton my ij sonnes whome I make my true & faithfull execuiours of this my last will & testam' to see my bodie honestlie brought to the grownd, my debtes paid my legacies discharged & all other thinges in this my p'sent testam' p'formed according to the true meaning thereof Item I doe ordeync & make Henrie Cust my son in lawe the supervise' of this my P'sent testament & he to haue for his paincs xx". Theis being Witnesses Henrie Bateson, Jhon Harris, scr', cum alijs. Proved at Lincoln, April 2l8t, 1597, by the executors. (8) WILL OP JOHN BAKER. Dated November 26th, 1587 ; proved Pebruary 7th, 1587-8. Abstracted from the probate copy at Belton. "Will of John Baker of Dyke, parish of Burne, yeoman, dated November 26th, 1587. To bo buried in Burne churchyard. To Thomas Russell, John Smyth, John Baker and Robert Baker my farm at Tofte which I took by lease of S' Henry Sidney. 140 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. To William Tynker juu'^ £6 at age of IG. To Robert Brytton my freehold tenement in Dyke bought of Baumford, in satisfaction of his claim on my house in Manthorp. Numerous bequests to servants, friends and poor. All my timber and hovells at my farm at Tofte to Jeffery Baker, John Baker, Robert Baker, John Smyth and Thomas Eussell, equally amongst them. To Margaret Baker daughter of Jefferey Baker £S 6s. 8d. and to her sister Katharine 40'. To Jefferey Baker a cottage iu Manthorp for his life, with remainder to Robert Baker. My freeholds in Dyke wherein 1 now dwell to Jone my wife for life, with remainder to John Baker of Wythe. Wife sole executrix. Supervisors, M' John Harrington and Francis Harrington, esquires. Proved P.C.C., February 7th, 1587-8. (9) WILL OF JOAN BAKER OF DYKE.* Dated April 27th, 1629 ; Codicil September 13th, 1630 ; proved May 16th, 1631. From the copy in Samuel Cust's handwriting at Belton. In the name of God Amen I Jone Baker of Dyke, in the parish of Borne in the Countie of Lincoln widdowe in my good health and perfett memorie being thanks be to God doe revoke all former wills and make this my last will and Testament in manner and forme followeing. ffirst I comitt my soule into the hands of almightie god trusting assureddly to be saved by the death and passion of Jesus Christ my onelie Savior and redeemer and my bodie to be buried in the churche yarde of Borne aforesaide. Item I give to the pore people of Dyke aforesaide fewer poundes. To the pore of Borne vj". To the pore of Morton xx". To the pore of Cawlhrop xx*. To the pore of Hacknebie xx^ Item I give to ffrancis Pulling parish Clarke of Burne ten shillings and to Pokock grave maker there v and to the minister that preaoheth at my funerall ten shillings and to those that shall take the paines to carrie my Corps to the grave and which after my death and at my funerall shall ringe the bells at Borne ten shillings to be equallie devided amongst them. Item I give to Jone Arnold the wife of Robert Arnold ten shillings and a worsted curtle and to her Sonne my godson v" and I forgive to the saide Robt. Arnold all he at this present owes me. Item I give to Elizabeth daughter of John Thompson late of Dyke vj" viij'' and to Anne her sister vj' viij''. Item I give to Elizabeth daughter to Henrie Nettleham late of Ryall v'. Item I give to the residue of my godchildren to whome nothinge is herbie given xij"* a peece if they shall demande it. Item I give to my late servant William Baggot x''. Item I give to Adam Cleyton William Cleyton John Cleyton Elizabeth and Jone Cleyton children of Robert Cleyton deceased to every one of them fifteen pounds a peece to be paid them in money or houshold stuffe according to the praisement at their discreson and eleccions and according to their severall wants. Item I give to ffrancis and Thomas Cleyton the children of the saide Robert Cleyton to either of them xij" x» a peece to be paide unto them at their severall ages of xxj yeares. Item I give to Bridget Baker widowe a holiedaie gowne of myne and xP in money and my leade in the kitching and to either of her daughters viz. Jone and Margret v'" a peece and to Jone one j)are of flaxen sheets. Item I give to the saide William Cleyton and to his heires for ever my acre and roode of pasture in Bicker purchased of Richard Elwarde. * Joan Baker of Dyke, the aunt of Margaret Cust, was either the sister or sister in law of her mother Emma Clayton (see the will of the latter (7) ). She may have been the Johanna Eandson, daughter of John Randson, named in his will (5). THE RANDSONS OF BICKER. 141 Item I give unto Adam Cleyton sonne of the saide Eobert and to his heires for ever twoe acres in Bicker bought of Richard Houghton. Item I give to Samuel Clough v". Item I give to Edward Clough v'' and to his doughter v'' to be paide her at her marriage or age of xxj yeares which shall first happen. Item I give to the Children of Dorothie Houghton v" and to Eobert Houghton x" which v" and x" I will shalbo paide with the money oweing me by Edward Houghton at his decease and is still undischarged when the .same shalbe gotten. Item I give unto Samuell Cust his heires and a.s.hcn Leman v'and unto the daughter of John Smith ij'and a Uttle brass pott. Item I give to Elizabeth Cleyton one of my liolidaie gownes. Item I will that all my houshold stutfe uiibe(iueathe(i and which the said Children of Robert Cleyton aforcsaide shall not have in part of paiement of their severall fifteen pounds before given them shall be equallie devyded amongst Anne the wife of Samuel Cust Susan the wife of George Tharrold and Sara Cust. Item I give to Jeffcric and Thomas Baker brethren to Robert Baker late of Dike deceased xx' a peece. Item I give unto William Lee my tenant x". All the residue of my goods and Cliattells and right whatsoever, my debts paid and legacies discharged and bodie decently brought to the gronnde I give them wholie unto the .saide George Tharrold and Sauuioll (.'ust whomo I make Executors of this my last will and Testament. In witness whereof I have thereunto set my hande and scale this xxvij"' daic of Aprill 1629 and ia the fifth yeare of the reigne of our Sovereign Lorde Charles by the grace of God of Englande, Scotlandc, ffrance and Ireland Kiuge defender of the ffaith etc. Joanne x Baker. Signed and sealed in the presence of Henri x Rogers, Robert x Reeve, George Tharrold juu^ 142 EECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. Be it known unto all men that whereas I Jone Baker of Dike in the parish of Borne in the Countie of Lincoln made my last will and testament in wrighting beareing date the 27* day of Aprill 1G29 and in the fifth yeare of the reigne of our sovereigne Lorde Charles that nowe as that nowe for as much as I have changed my mynde touching certaine things in the same will conteyned and for and considering all other things in the said will menconed not otherwise hereby disposed of I do by these presentes Codycell confirme and ratifie the saide last will, and first whereas by my saide will I did give unto Samuell Oust thirty and six pounds and to every one of his three Children viz' Richard, Jane and Elizabeth ten pounds a peece the saide Samuell Cust to paie himselfe and them out of the hundreth pounds he oweth me That nowe my will is and I do give unto the saide Samuell Cust fiftie pounds and to everye one of his five Children viz* Richard, Jane, Elizabeth, Dorcas and ffrances x" a peece the saide Samuell Cust to paie himselfe and them at their severall ages of xxj yeares or dales of marriage which shall the firste come out of the hundreth pounds he oweth me. In witnes whereof I have hereunto set my hande this thirteenth dale of September 1630. In the presence of us whose names are here under written. Jone x Bakee. Bridgett x Baker, Henrie x Rogers. (10) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATH OF THOMAS RANDSON. From the abstract made by Samuel Cust collated with the copies of this Inquisition at the Record Office and Belton. 1546. Inquisition made at Donyngton in Holland October 21st 38 Henry VIII. before Nicholas Robertson, Esq., escheator, after the death of Thomas Ranson of Byker. The jurors say that Thomas Ranson was seised of a messuage, a cottage, sixteen acres of land, five acres of meadow, nine acres of pasture, three stognis of wood and six shillings and sixpence rent of assize in Byker, all of which he had granted before his death to his son John Ranson, on condition that the said John paid to him £6 10*. Od. per annum. And they saj' that of this two and a half acres were held of "William Willoughby, Esq., of his manor of Bicker by fealty at a rent of vij'', and that the messuage and other premises are held of the heirs of Charles Duke of Suffolk by homage and fealty at a rent of 2*. and are worth together £4 13s. 4d. And they also say that the said Thomas Ranson died February 2"'' 37 Henry VIII. and that John Ranson is his son and heir and is aged 40 years. (11) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATH OF JOHN RANDSON. From the abstract made by Samuel Cust. 1561. Inquisition made after the death of John Randson of Bickar Oct. 23"', 1561. The jurors say that the said John Ranson was seised of two messuages and forty acres of land, meadow pasture and marsh, three stognis of wood and six shillings and sixpence rent of assize. And they say that six acres are held of William Willoughby, Esq., of his manor of Bickar and that the residue are held of Lord Monteagle of the Soke of Kirton by fealty and a rent of 2s., and that John Ranson is his son and heir and is aged 22 years. (12) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATH OF JOHN RANDSON. From the abstract made by Samuel Cust. 1564. Inquisition made after the death of John Randson of Bickar May 25"', 1564. The jurors say that John Randson was seised of a messuage, a cottage, six acres of land, twenty-five acres of meadow. THE EANDSONS OF BICKER. 145 nine acres of pasture, three stognis of wood and 6s. 6d. rent of assize. And they say that two and a half acres are held of ... . Willoughby of his manor of Bickar by fealty and a rent of vij^'". And that the messuage and other premises are held of William Lord Mouteagle of his manor and soke of Kirton by fealty and a rent of 2*. and are worth together £3 13s. 4:d., and that the said Joim died in the second week of Quadragesima last and that Margaret Eandsou is his daughter and heir and is aged six months. (13) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATH OF MARGARET OUST. From the copy at Belton. 1617. Inquisition made at Swineshead July 17"' 15 James (1617) before Anthony Holland, Esq., Escheator, after the death of Margarete Cust, late wife of Henry Cust, late of Pinchbecke, widow,* deceased, by the oath of Edvv. Hopkin of Algarkirke gent., John Gelson, Richard Clarke, John Harrison, Will. Brigg.s, Thomas Burne, Humphrey Love, Rich. Obray, Samuel Jackson, Edmund Hall, Thomas Hawdell, Edward Still, George Hodgson, who say that the said Margarete Cust was .seised in her demesne as of fee of and in a Manor with a capital messuage and other premises in Bicker called Ilannson's Manor, three cottages and forty nine acres of lande inge, meadow, pasture :ind an annual rent of vj* vj'' in Bicker. And that the .said Margaret died on the 1"' day of June 13 James I. And they say that 2 J acres of pasture parcel of the premises were held of William Anderson, Es(i., of his manor of Bicker called Huntingfeild Hall in free socage by fealty and the annual rent of viji'' for all services — value 5". And that the manor and capital messuage and other premises were held by Margaret Cust by fealty under William Lord Roos of his manor or Soke of Kirton, parcel of the Honour of Richmond in free socage by fealty but the Jurors are ignorant of their rent and value. And they say that Sarauell Cust is the son and heir apparent of the said Margarete Cust and that he was aged xxj years and upwards at the time of his mother's death. Antho : H0LL.1ND, Ar., Escaetor. (14) EXTRACTS FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS OF BICKER. 15G2. April xxx, was maryed Thomas Howse and Brydgytt Ranson. 1563. Oct. xxj, was bapt. Margaret Ranson. 1563-4. March iiij, was buryed John Ranson. 1577. March xvl, was buryed Kathcrine Ranson. 1580. Jan. xxx, was maryed Henry Cust to Margaret Ranson. (15) TWO PAPERS AT BELTON. In the Handwriting of Samuel Cust. A rent of 4». granted to Thomas liandeson . . 17 Ed. 3. Robert the soiie of Thomas R-mdeson 36 Ed. 3. 5 Ric. 2. 16 Ric. 2. Will'm soue of Robert Randsoii . . .14 Ric. 2. 18 Ric. 2. John sonc of Will'm Rai\dson . . . 18 H. 6. Will'm sono of John Randson . . . 35 H. 6. John gives to his sono AVill'ni by his will made 35 H. 6 6'' rent of a.ssisc of the goods Thos. Durbaggc dwells in, I2d. rent of assize of the goods Will'm Fyghel dwells in viij'' rent of assise that Redwaro and Thom. Worme have together. The Rentall of Will'm Randson makes mention • Owing probably to this Inquisition not having been made till after the death of Henry Cust, Margaret Cust is erroneously described as a widow, whereat) she died nearly two years before her husband. 144 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. of these Rents of assize. William Randson by his will made 1479, 18 Ed. 4, gives to his sone Thomas " all my rents of assize to him and to the heires of his body." 14 H. 8. Thom. Randson sone of Thomas Randson. 30 H. 8. Thom. Randson of Boston in Com. Lincoln, gent., gives to John Randson of Bicker his son and heir apparent all his houses, rents, etc., in Bicker. 38 H. 8. Inquisition taken after the death of Thomas Randson. The Jurors say that the said Thomas was seised amongst other things of vj" vj'' rent of assize and that John Randson is his son and heir. 3 Eliz. 25 March. Inquisition taken after the death of John Randson. The Jurors say that the said John died 18 Sept. last and that John Randson is his son and heir. 6 Eliz. Inquisition taken after the death of John Randson. The Jurors say that the said John was seised amongst other things of vj' vj'' rent of assize and that Margarett aged six months is his daughter and heir. 15 Jac. Inquisition taken after the death of Margarett Cust. The Jurors say that the said Margarett was seised of one manor with a capital mansion called Randsons Mannor and an annual rent vj' vj'' and that Samuell Cust is the son and next heir of the said Margarett Cust. 21 H. 8. Thom. Randson of Boston, co. Lincoln, gent., grants to John Hill, jun., 5 pieces of pasture, etc. 23 H. 8. An arbitrament betwyxt Thom. Randson late of Bicker in the County of Lincoln, gent., and John Fisher of Bunlingworth in the parish of Haustwicke in the Countie of Hertford, yeoman, and Agnes his wife daughter and heire of Will'm Handson of Ohesterford in co. Essex, gent., etc. 30 H. 8. Thomas Randson of Boston, co. Lincoln, gent., grants to John Randson his son, etc. Thom. died 2 Peb. 37 H. 8, and John was then 40 years of age and more. 30 H. 8. John Randson of Bicker, co. Lincoln, grants to Thomas Randson of Boston his father, etc. 35 H. 8. Richard Kettle of Orwell, co. Kent, is bound to John Randson of Bicker, gent., in £60, etc. 1 Mary. John Randson of Bicker, gent., grants to John Tavernor and others a cottage. 3 Eliz. Inquis. post mortem John Randson of Bicker, gent., etc. John Randson his son and heir is aged 22 years. 6 Eliz. Inquis. p.m. John Randson late of Bicker, co. Lincoln. Margaret his daughter and heir is aged more than 6 months. 23 Eliz. Richard Cust grants to Henry Cust his son and heir apparent and Margaret his wife daughter and heir of John Randson late of Bicker 24 acres of pasture, etc. 15 Jas. Inq. p.m. Margarett Cust wife of Henry Cust. Samuel Cust is her son and heir, etc. RANDSON TITLE-DEEDS AT BELTON. From the abstract of them in Samuel Cust's writing collated with the originals. THOMAS RANDSON'S DEEDS. (16) Rent of Assize. 1333. 7 Edward III. Vigil of Easter. "William son of Lambert Coke of Byker grants to Thomas Randeson of the same and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten an annual rent of 4s. on a messuage and toft in Byker between the messuage of " Fils' Petrij " S. and land of " Dom' Brian fil' Alan " N., and abutting on a common way E. and land formerly of Alan de Howe and land of said Thomas called Dameisbeltoft "W. free from all secular service, with power of distress in case of nonpayment. Witnesses, Ranulph Pygottes, Thomas de Otteley, Alan Fegge, Henry Fox, all of Byker, and Alexander Godewyn, clerk. THE EANDSONS OF BICKEE. 145 (17) BiLLESHOLM. 1343. 17 Edward III. Saturday after Feast of S' Gregory Pope. John son of Edward [fil' Ed'i] de Quappelade, knight, grants to Thomas son of Eaiiulph de Biker 3 roods of arable land and 1 acre and 1 rood of meadow in Biker, viz. one piece of land in Billesholm between land of the heirs of Brian son of Alan W., land of said Thomas E., and common drain S. ; another piece in Billesholm between land of the said heirs and said Thomas and the said drain ; a piece of meadow between meadow of the heirs of said Brian W. meadow of said Thoma.s E., and Mossetoft N. ; another piece containing 2 swathes, between meadow of said Thomas on both sides, and le Harp of John son of Simon N. ; another piece containing 2 swathes in Litolfen between the fee of the heirs of Brian son of Alan N., meadow of said Thomas S. and Wrongfendikes E. "Witnesses, Ranulph Pigot and John Slygh of Donyngton, and Thomas de Ottele, Henry Fox, and Simon de Winelshee of Biker. ROBERT RANDSON'S DEED. (18) Land near Sedtk. 1362. 36 Edward III. Sunday in Feast of S' Vincent Martyr. William son of Alexander of Byker grants to Robert son of Thomas Randeson of the same a piece of land at Byker between land of said Robert E., W. and N. and the common Sedyke S. Witnesses, Johan Siryk, Jolan do Holland, John de Holland, Robert Smyth, and Thomas son of William Gelleson. Part of a green wax teal, device a bird with an illegible inscription round it. WILLIAM RANDSON'S DEEDS. (19) Rent of Six Shillings. 1392. 15 Richard II. June 10. John son of Thomas Sareson of Byker, chaplain of the Chantry of the Blessed Mary at Byker, releases to William son of Robert Randson a certain annual rent of six shillings paid out of land late of Thomas Randson, viz., out of a piece called Wrotoft iij", out of a piece called Scliepcottoft ij" and out of a place called Rotbryg xii*". Witnesses, Thomas son of William Gelleson, William Bay and John Botbeler, all of Byker. (20) QUANDHOLM. Two Deeds. 1392. 16 Richard II. Tuesday before Fea.st of S' Katherine virgin. John son of Roger Randeson of Byker grants to John Botholcr of the same a piece of land between bondage of the heirs of Dom" Brian S., and of Nicholas son of John .Vlcyiison N., and abutting on Quandholm flete E., and on land of the heirs of Robert the son of Thomas Randeson W. Witnesses, Thomas Gelleson, William Baye, Nicholas Garard, Nicholas de Holland, and John de Felde, all of Bj'ker. Seal brown wax with letters on it. 1382. 5 Richard II. Thursday before Fc-ist of S' Mark Evang. William Wynter of Byker release.'* to Lucy who was the wife of Roger Randeson of Byker all his claim to a piece of land in U 146 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. Quandholm, situate between land of Nicholas de Holland S., and of Lambert del Edyk N., and abutting on land of the heirs of John Aleynson E., and of Eobert son of Thomas Eandson W. Witnesses, John Siryk, Robert son of Thomas Randson, and William Bay, all of Bj-ker. (21) GoDEEAM Lands. 1394. 18 Richard II. Wednesday after Conception of B. V. M. Robert Goderam of Byker releases to William son of Robert Randson of same all his claim to a piece of land there, between land called Wychyland S. and W., William Bay N., and a house formerly of the grantor E. Witnesses, Thomas son of William Gelleson, William Bay, Nicholas Gerard, John Botheler and John de la ffeld, all of Byker. Seal, green wax with illegible inscription. (22) GoDEEAM, Gelleson and Bat Lands. Eleven Deeds, not in Samuel Cusfs abstract. [Undated, but appears to be temp. Edward I.] Robert son of Godfrey de Wolstondich of Byker grants to Henry Pistor of Byker a selion of land there between the fee [feodum] of " Dominus Brian fil' Alan' " E., and the said Henry W., abutting S. on the common Bank, and N. on a common way. Witnesses, Reginald de Otteleye vicar of Byker, Walter of the same, clerk, Alexander son of Gerrard, Roger Fox, Lambert le Bercher, and John Godewyn, all of the same, and Gerrard, clerk. [Undated.] Alexander son of Henry de W'lstondyke in Byker grants to Henry son of Robert Pistor of Byker a selion of land, between land of Roger Fox E., and the same Henry W., abutting on the common Bank [ripa] S., and the common way N. Witnesses, Dominus Roger de Huntingfeild, Dominus Reginald, vicar of Byker, William le Engleys, Robert son of Godfrey, Ranulph son of Geoffrey, Roger Fox, and Gerard, clerk. Seal, a fleur-de-lis with inscription round : — Alexand'J" Henr'. 1307. 1 Edward II. Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary, Sep. S*. Alexander son of John Godewyn of Byker grants to William son of Robert de Wycheford and Agnes his wife a piece of land in Byker, between land of the said Alexander E., and the heirs of Henry Pistor W., abutting on Byker Bank S., and on land of the grantor's brother William Godewyn N. Witnesses, Roger Fox of Byker, William Fichet, Lambert son of Robert, Robert Gay, John Rote, Gerard de le marsse, and John de Benhale. 1359. 33 Edward III. Sat. after S' Luke Evang. Robert, William, Walter and Alan, sons of Robert " cum tena " of Byker, grant to Robert Goderam of the same a selion of land there, between a messuage of William Bay N., land of said Robert Goderam and of Lecia daughter of Thomas Randson S., land of said Lecia W., and a cottage formerly of John son of Jerard cum tena E. Witnesses, Johan de Holland, Robert Smyth, Thomas de Otteley, Gilbert Dorandand Thomas Pevy. 1379. 3 Richard II. Wedn. in Feast of S. Thomas Apostle. Robert Smyth, John son of Thomas Sareson, chaplain, Robert Goderam and William Bay all of Byker, grant to Robert Belman of same & Cecilia his wife a cottage there, between a cottage of said Robert and Cecilia E., a cottage THE EANDSONS OF BICKER. 147 of William Gerard and a messuage of Ilaiuilph Sareson W., Crammeryerd N. & a common way S. Witnesses, John Siryk, Thomas son of William Gelleson, Robert son of Thomas Randeson, Nicholas Gerard and William Wyiitir, all of Byker. 1380. 3 Richard II. April 3. Robert son of William Gelleson of Byker grants to William Browne of the same a piece of land there, between land of the heirs of Lord Brian E., John ffychet W., Gegmanfeld S., and Common Drain N. Witnesses, John Siryk, Robert son of Thomas Randeson, Nicholas Gerard, William Bay and Thomas ffyssher, all of Byker. 1380. 4 Richard II. Sun. before Feast of S. Valentine martyr. Hugh son of Peter of Byker grants to William Broune of the same a piece of land there, between land of said William S., and land of John son of Roger Baye N., Common Drain E., and Gegemanfeld W. Witnesses, John Siryk, Thomas Gelson, Robert Randeson, William Baye and Nicholas Garard, all of Byker. 1389. 12 Richard II. May 2'"'. Ilobert Gelleson of Byker and Thomas son of Roger Bay of same grant to John son of Roger Bay of same 3 swathes of meadow at le Gouledyke in Byker, between meadow of Robert Randeson S., meadow of said John N., meadow of Lord Brian E. and le Gouledyke W. Witnesses, Thomas Gelleson, Nicholas Garard, William Jakson, John de fifelde and William Broune, all of Byker. 1390. 13 Richard II. Monday in Easter week. William son of John Cast of Swynesheved grants to John Sarresoii of Byker a piece of meadow in Byker between meadow of the Prior of Butlay S., meadow of the heirs of Lord Brian N., Common Pasture E. and meadow abutting on Gouyl- dykc W. Witnesses, Thomas Gellson, William Bay, William Broune, Nicholas Garard and Nicholas de Holand, all of Byker. 1894. 18 Richard II. Tuesday after Feast of S' Thomas Apostle. Margaret lato wife of Roger Scot of Byker grants to Thomas son of William Gelleson, William Bay and Nicholas Gerard, all of Byker, a selion of land there, between land of the Chantry of Byker S. & N. Witnesisos, John Botlieler, John de ffeld, Nicholas de Holland, William son of John Alaynson and Roger Bresc, all of Byker. 1395. 18 Richard II. May 11"". Robert son of William Gelleson, Roger Brese and William son of Richard Milner, :ill of Byker, grant to William Bay of Byker, a piece of land there which they had by grant of Robert Godcram of Byker, between land of Robert son of Thomas Randson E., W. and N. and Holmsgatc S. Witnesses, Thomas son of William Gelleson, William son of the same, Nicholas Garard, Nicholas de Holand and John Lamberd, all of Byker. (23) RENT OF FOURPENCE. 1426. 5 Henry VI. December 7"". Thomas son of Hugh Checon of Byker grants to William Randeson of the same an annual rent of id. upon a messuage and toft in Byker between a V 2 148 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. messuage of Stephen Wryght S. and a messuage of Richard Durbag, senior, N., and abutting on a common way E. and on land formerly of Algar de Howns W. Witnesses, John Smyth, senior, and Richard Stalworth of Byker, William Bay, John Beldon and Nicholas Toller, all of Kyrkthorp. (24) RELEASE OF LE HOUGH. 1432. 10 Henry VI. Friday on the morrow of the Ascension. Indenture between WilUam Randeson of Byker and Johanna his wife on the one part and John Browne of Donyngton, armiger, and Katherine daughter of the said William on the other part. Whereas the said William and Johanna now hold a piece of 12 acres of land called le Hough during the life of the said Johanna with remainder to the said John & Katherine, the said William and Johanna release 9 acres of the same to the said John and Katherine, they paying a red rose yearly. (25) TRANSFER OF RANDSON LANDS SETTLED ON JOHANNA RANDSON. 1436. 14 Henry VI. June 17"". John Bate of Algerkyrk grants to John Lynne, William Benett, Nicholas Toller, and Stephen son of Walter Bay, all of Byker, all his lands in Byker with the reversion of 18 acres of land after the death of Johanna wife of William Randson of Byker, which he the said John Bate, together with Roger Bate of Frampton, and Nicholas Holand and Richard Stalworth of Byker now deceased had by the grant of William son of John Bay of Byker, and which the said William together with Nicholas Reppes formerly vicar of Byker, and W"' Martyn of the same, chaplain, now deceased, had by the grant of William Randson of Byker ; in 12 acres whereof the present grantor with the others above named have already enfeofl'ed Katherine, daughter of the said William Randson and John Browne of Donington, armiger, her husband, after the decease of Johanna wife of the said William Randson. Witnesses, William Toller, chaplain, William Burdon, chaplain, John Smyth, senior, William Peg and Thomas Lynne, all of Byker. The deeds of feoffment here mentioned, William Randson to William Bay, William Bay to John Bate and John Bate to William and Katherine Browne are not at Belton. William Senett the surviving feoffee afterwards conveyed this land to William Bandson in 1472. (26) LETTER OF ATTORNEY. 1439. 18 Henry VI. September 12'". William Randson of Byker a letter of attorney to William Bay of the same, to deliver seisin of a piece of land in Byker, to Thomas Meres, Armiger, Thomas Chesil and John Randson. (27) SETTLEMENT ON HELENE SPTT. 1442. 20 Henry VI. April 26"'. Indenture made between Joan Randson, widow, and John Lamkyn of Pynchebek, yeoman, which witnesses that John Lamkyn had settled 20 marks sterling on Helene the daughter of Robert Spyt of Sutterton whom he is about to marry. THE RANDSONS OF BICKEE. 149 JOHN EANDSON'S DEEDS. (28) Letter of Attoenet. 1440. 18 Henry VI. June 17"'. Thomas Meres of Kirton, Esq., Thomas Chesil of Boston and John Eandeson of Byker, a letter of attorney to John Aleyn of Kirketon and Thomas Martyu of Byker to deliver seisin of two acres of arable land in Byker. (29) GRANT TO JOHN AND AGNES RANDSON. 1441. 20 Henry VI. October 22. William Benett, Nicholas Toller, Stephen Baye and Thos. Cheton all of Bekyr grant to John Randson and Agnes his wife and their heirs between them five pieces of land : 1, A piece with buildings on it and pasture adjacent being 5J acres between the common pasture W., and the land of the Prior of Butley, and of John Randson E., abutting on Holmsway S., and on the Common pasture N. 2, A piece called Wychelaud confaiining IJ acres between Lord de Belmond and Brian Stapylton E., and John Randson and Thomas Garard W., abutting on Lord de Belmond and Brian Stapylton and John liand.son. 3, A piece called Nundayle, containing three acres between Common E., and land which John Ahvarle holds in bondage of Lord de Belmond and Brian Stapulton W., abutting on the Common S., and heirs of John Wolmer N. 4, A piece called Droveloft continuing 1 acre between Ear! of Richmond E. and the Common Drove W., abutting on William Iloberd S. and said John Randson N. 5, A piece called Wrotoft and Goodrara Riggys between John Randson E. and W., abutting on William Hoberd S. and Holmesway N. Witnesses, Walter Bay of Bekyr, John Smyth, Thomas Lynne, John|Jacson and William Bay of the same. Three seals with initials. (30) HOUSE IN BICKER. 1443. 22 Henry VI. Feast of S' Luke Evangelist. William Blogwyn of Swynesheued and Lambert Hagworthynghani of Wyggetoftc demise to John Magelyne of Wyggetofte, John vicar of Byker, Richard Fryth of Swynesheued and John Robcrdson of same feoffees of John Randson) a messuage and buildings in Byker. William Uurdon, chaplain, and John Smyth, sen', of Byker, appointed attorneys to deliver seisin. Witnesses, John Randson, Thomas Lynne, John Benette, John Gelson and John Smyth, jun', of Byker. (31) PEVYTOFT AND OLD INGE. 1444. 23 Henry VI. September 30. Richard Marten of Bekcr, chaplain, John Romney, Robert Kendall and William Wilcok, all of Nettilham, demise to Thomas Marten of Bekyr a piece of land and 7 andcnas in IJckyr. Endorsed by Henry Oust .—1 acre in the west feild called Pevytoft 7 gudides in Old Inge ; also by Samuel Cust 1 acre in the west feild called fcchtoft 7 guddes in Old inge abutting upon Small inge south and on common of Byker called Maltingflete north. (32) PEVYTOFT. Two Deeds. 1445. 24 Henry VI. September 24"''. John Makerell of Bcker, clerk, Jolm Smyth and Thomas sou of Hugh Chekon of the same grant to John Randson and Nicholas Toller of Beker a messuage 150 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. and land adjoining, between the land of the prior and convent of Buttele E. and Nicholas Toller W., abutting on the said prior N. and on the common way S., which lands they had by the grant of Robert Pevy. Another deed of same date appoints William Redeware and John Fen attornies to give seisin. Two seals with initials. (33) PEVYTOFT. 1445. 24 Henry VI. Sept. 28"'. John Makerell, clerk, John Smyth, sen., and Thomas son of Hugh Chekon, all of Bekyr, demise to John Eandson and Nicholas Toller, both of Beker, a house with the adjacent land between land of the Prior and Convent of Butley E., Nicholas Toller W., abutting on the same Prior and Convent N. and on common way S., which they had by the grant of Robert Pevy. Witnesses, Thomas Lynn, Walter Baye, William Benet, John Jakson and Thomas Marten, all of Beker. Letter of Attorney attached appointing William Reedware and John Fenne, both of Byker, to deliver seisin. Four seals, initials. (34) MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT OF JOHN RANDSON AND ELIZABETH SUTTON. 1446. 24 Henry VI. April 21". William Benet, Nicholas Toller and Stephen Bay, all of Byker, demise to John Randeson of Byker and Elizabeth Sutton daughter of William Sutton of Surflete and their heirs between them a capital messuage and land between land of Thomas Sherman E., and the said John Randson W., abutting on common road S., and common footpath N., and a piece of land betwene that of the Prior and Convent of Butley E., and of Lord de Beaumont W., abutting on Nicholas Toller S., and Lord de Beaumont N., and another piece of land between the escheated land S., and Lord de Beaumont N. (Letter of Attorney attached appointing William Sutton their attorney to deliver possession to John Randeson and Elizabeth Sutton.) Witnesses, John Smyth, Thomas Chykon, William Bay, Thomas Boteler and William Fygell, all of Byker. (35) WORMELAND. 1447. 26 Henry VI. November 9"". Thomas Worm of Boston, baker, grants to John Randson, Nicholas Toller, Thomas Chekon and John Jacson, all of Byker, five pieces of land. 1, 3^ acres called Newtoft in the East field. 2, IJ acre called Goteland. 3, 2\ acres of pasture called Pyesland. 4, 3 roods of pasture called Pyssebed. 5, 3 roods of land called Heychete, of which lands he has lately been enfeoffed by his mother Agnes late wife of his father John Worme of Byker and which lands William Randson formerly held with Geoffrey Chateras, John Lambard and John Chekon now dead as feoffees of his grandfather Lambert Worme of Wygtoft, who assigned them by his will to his son John Worme, and Agnes his wife and their heirs. Witnesses, William Baye, Stephen Baye, Thomas Botelar, John Walker and William Fegyll of Bykeyr. WILLIAM RANDSON'S DEEDS. (36) "Rentale William Ranson in Btkee." 8 Edward IV., 1468. Monday after Feast of St. Dunstan. Richard Cades for iiij acres called Gykmantofte wyth ye chepyn and Kelnehowse xx" Thomas Lyne for acre land callyd Grenys . . . . . . iij' iiij" THE RANDSONS OF BICKEE. 151 Thomas Botler for ij acres callyd Gelbys ...... vj' Kichard Cades for acre called Baytoft ...... iiij'* Thomas Botler for acre & halfe callyd Fycherland .... v' Thomas Lyne for iiij acres callyd Cotofte ...... xij" Thomas Heglynton for ij acres & a halfe callyd Knyght lands . . . vij' Eoberd Deyte for iiij acres callyd Nundall ..... x* B/ichard Toller for a stong lyggyng att hed ose ..... viij** Thomas Fene for ix swathys ....... xviij*" John Worme for halfe acre call3-d Wormeland ..... xviij*" Nicholas Rydware for a hed os . ...... iij» iiij'' Item for y" place of William Fyghells ...... xij'' Item for y' place of John Durbaggys ...... ix" Item for y place of John Eydware & Thomas Worme for rente assis' . . viij"" (37) LANDS AT BICKER. 1467, 1473. Two Deeds. 7 Edward IV. May 20"'. William son and heir of John Eandson late of Bekyr grants to Simon Goodvvyn vicar of Qua])j)lod, Henry Fysscher vicar of Bekyr, John Carman, chaplain, and Robert Benytt of Bekyr, all lands and tenements which descended to him on the death of his father John Randson in Bekyr. Witnesses, Thomas Lynn, William Aylsbye, Richard Toller, Richard Uawe and Thoma.s Boteler of Bekyr. 13 Edward 4. Feast of SS. Philip and James. Simon Goodwin and the other feoffees reconvey these premises to William Randson. Witnesses, Thomas Edlyngton, Thomas Lynne, Thomas Waklyue, Thomas Fenno and Thomas Butteler, all of Byker. Jour tealg, two green and two red wax, with initialt, on one teed R. (38) FECHTOFT. 1469. 9 Edward IV. Dec. 20"'. Tho" Polvertoft of Qnappelode and John Blakewell of same demise to William Randson of Byker, Henry Fyslier vicar of Byker, Thoma.s Edlington of same, and Robert Benett of same, a piece of land in tho Westfeld called Fechtoft, between land late of Lord de BoUo monte E., and land late of Richard Stalworth W., abutting on the common of Bykyr S., and on the common sewer of Bykyr N., which the said Thomas and John (together with Nicholas Toller of Bykyr now deceased) had by iiaid Thomas liandeson ; all which messuage and twelve acres are in exchange for five pieces of land granted to him by William Randeson. Witnesses, same as in the last seven deeds. (55) CAPITAL MESSUAGE IN BICKER. 1476. IC Edward IV. June 9"'. Robert Walpole of Pynchebeck and Elizabeth his wife, formerly the wife of John Randeson of Byker, grant to Thomas Randeson, son of the said John and Elizabeth, a capital messuage and five acres in Byker, between land of Thomas Sherman E., and William Randeson son and heir of the said John Rindeson W., abutting on a Common Way S., and a Common Footway N. ; which said messuage and land were demised by William Benett, Nicholas Toller, and Stephen Bay, all of Byker, to the said John Riindeson and the said X 2 156 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. Elizabeth by the name of Elizabeth Sutton daughter of William Sutton of Surflete, and their heirs in tail, by a deed dated 21 April 24 Henry VI. " de facto sed non de jure nuper Eegis " (34). Witnesses, Thomas Benett, John Idon and John Tydde, all of Pynchebek, William Norys vicar of Byker, and Thomas Lynne of the same. The grantors appoint Simon Sykylbrys of Pynchebek their attorney to deliver possession. ^Endorsed hy Henry Cust in 1598 : — 152 yeares past since ye settlement was made. (56) ROTE TOFT. 1477. 17 Edward IV. April 8"'. Thomas Sherman of Byker and Thomas Lynne of same demise to William Randson of Byker and Henry RandoU of Whaplod one acre of land called Rotetofte, between land of Elizabeth Garerd daughter of the late William Bay E., the said William Randson W., abutting on the Common Way S., and Holmesway N. ; also seven andenas in Old eng, between Thomas Sherman E., William Garerd W., abutting on Small eng S., and Common N. ; which he Thomas Sherman had, with Amabilla his wife and Walter Bay of Byker, deceased, by the grant of Richard Martyn late of Byker chajtlain, and John Romney, Robert Kendall and William Wilkok all of Nettelham, deceased. Witnesses, William Lyndesey of Swynesheued, and Thomas Butteler, Thomas Jacson, William Fowle and William Jacson all of Byker. Two seals with initials. (57) FOXPARKE. Two Deeds. 1478. 18 Edward IV. July 4"'. William Chese of Donyngton, Richard Wace of Swynesheued, and Thomas Sherman of Byker, executors and feoffees of Watkyn Bay late of Byker, demise to William Randeson of Byker and Thomas Lynne of the same a meadow called Fox parke between land of Richard Wolmer N., John Wakelyn S., abutting on the Common Sewer of Byker W., and marsh of Thomas Holland, Esq., E. Witnesses, S"^ William Norysse vicar of Byker, Robert Benett, William Garerd, John Walker and Nicholas Garerd, all of Byker. Same date. A deed between the same parties declaring that the feoffment was subject to a payment of 2s. per annum for an obit to be kept in the parish church of Byker for the souls of the said Watkyn Bay, Janett his wife, and Stephen Bay with all their children " whyles j" world lastes." Three seals ; one a rose, two with initials. THOMAS RANDSON'S DEEDS. (58) Bat Lands. 1479. 19 Edward IV. Feast of S. Matthew Apostle. John Bay of Byker grants to Katherine Randson and Nicholas Jacson both of Byker a piece of land which he had from his father William Bay. Witnesses, John Fenn of Byker, John Walker, Richard Toller, William Smythe and Thomas Butler. Seal, a staff or goat. (59) TvTO Acres ik Btkke. 1480. 20 Edward IV. September 20"'. Thomas Randson of Pynchebek grants to Richard Galey, Thomas Randson and William Randson, of Byker, two acres of land in Byker between land of the THE EANDSONS OF BICKEE. 157 Chantry of the Blessed Mary of Byker E.and land late of William Eandson W., abutting on land of Prior of Butley S. and on the common field N. Witnesses, Thomas Jakeson, Thomas Butteler and William Fowle, all of Byker. Undorsed by Henry Cast : — for ij acres called the new lade pasture ; and by Samuel Cust : — " 2 acres bought of Adam Cleaton by Henry Cust." (60) Bat Lands. 1480-1. 20 Edward IV. Jan. 14"'. John Baye of Bicker son and heir of William Baye of the same, deceased, quit claims to Richard Galey of Byker, Henry Legerdown of Qwaplode, and Thomas Gernes of same, all his claim to any real or personal property held by them. (61) HUNTINOTOFT. 1483-4. 1 Richard III. March 12"'. Simon Roberd, chaplain of the Chantry of the Blessed Mary of Byker, grants to Richard Galey, Robert Genes, Nicholas Garard, John Alphyn, William Durbag, Nichola.s Jakeson, Thomas Randson and William Randson sons and heirs [" fil' et beredes"] of William Randson of Byker, three acres in Byker, half whereof lies upon Byker House, and the other half is called Huntingtoftc which three acres John Fysher formerly of Byker gave for the health (.saluf) of his soul to Robert Wyche, formerly chaplain of the above named Chantry. Witnesses, Henry Polver [toft] of Byker, Thomas Waklyn, John Waklyn, William Gurrard and Henry May. (62) HousK IN Byker. 1486. 2 Henry VII. Nov. 10"'. Robert Bothomsyde of Byker and William Jacson of same release to John Lynn and Mary his wife a messuage between a garden of Nicholas Wogand N., Common way S., abutting on a way from the Rcctorj' W. and on the .said Common way E. Witnesses, Nicholas Ja«son, John Benyt and Robert Stalworth, all of Byker. (63) ELIZABETH WALPOLE'S LANDS. This deed it not at Belton. 1486. 2 Henry VII. Indenture made at Pinchbeck witnesses that Robert Gilden and Richard Gilden executors of Thomas Randeson delivered to Klizabcth the wife of Robert Walpole thirty-four pieces of evidence concerning certain lands in Surflct and Bickar and a deed indented and tallied of certain lands granted by John Rmdson late of Bickar to the said Elizabeth and their heirs between them. (64) ROTE TOFT. 1491. 6 Henry VII. May 3"". Stephen Garard of Swynesheved demises to Richard Galey of Byker, William Norys vicar of Byker, Henry Legerdown of Wliaplod, Thomas Amyas of Donyugton, and Thomas Galey of Manchestr', a piece of arable laud in Byker in Eotetoft, 158 EECORDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. which he had, with Richard Garard and William Baxter, deceased, by grant of Elizabeth Garard, late of Swynesheved. Witnesses, Thomas Butteler, Nicholas Jackson and William Powle, all of Byker (67). (65) EEDWARE LANDS. Two deeds. 1493. 8 Henry VII. May 13"". Thomas Toller [of Bicker] and Ralph Toller of the same demise to Richard Galey & Thomas Randeson of Byker and Thomas Amy as of Donyngton a piece of land with buildings on it .... demised to them by Joan late wife of John Redware, Nicholas Garard and Robert Toller of Byker. Witnesses, Nicholas Garard, John Benett and Robert Daw, all of Byker. With this is tied up another deed dated April 27th, 1466, by which John Redware grants this same land to Simon Godding and others. Witnesses, Thomas Garrard, Thomas Lynne, John Fenne, Thomas Penne and John Burtone, of Byker. Large green wax seal with initial I. (66) HOUSE FORMERLY BELONGING TO AGNES RANDSON. 1498-9. 14 Henry VII. March 15"". William Sherman of Byker and Thomas Barton of Algarkirk grant to William Norys, clerk, Robert Berndell, chaplain, Richard Galey, Thomas Randson and William Randson, all of Byker, William Walpole of Pynchebek, Gilbert Legerdown of Whaplod, Nicholas Garrard and William Jakson of Byker, a messuage .... granted to them with Hugh Perott and Henry Polvertoft, deceased, by Nicholas Toller of Byker .... for the uses of the Will of Agnes Randson. Witnesses, Thomas Toller, Robert Toller, John Lyn, Henry Scaldworth, William Garrard and Robert Dawe, all of Byker. (67) ROTETOFT. 1519. 11 Henry VIII. July S"". John Lytylbury and Kathrine his wife grant to Thomas Randson of Byker five roods of land between the Cheyt Rigg E. and the said Thomas Randson's land called Rotetoft W., abutting on the common way S. and the common rigg N. Robert Jonson, chaplain, appointed attorney to deliver seisin. JOHEM LTTTTLBUEY. Endorsed hy Samuel Cust : — This peece in 6 He'y 7 was given by Stephen Gerard to Richard Galey and others (64). (68) BROUGHT' LANDS. 1523. 14 Henry VIII. April 10*. Thomas Brought' of Byker grants to William Jakeson, senior, and Robert Cade of Byker, Thomas Roper, John Roper and George Feld, of Alderkyrk, all his THE EANDSONS OF BICKEE. 159 lands and tenements in Alder kyrke and two acres in Byker upon Howes late Dawes. To hold to the use of the said Thomas Brought' for life, with remainder to Thomas Ranson of Byker and his heirs. A further condition is endorsed that if Thomas Ranson the younger die under 21 years of age, then, a year after the decease of Thomas Brought', the said feoffees shall stand seised to the use of Katherine Ranson and her heirs, so that the said Katherine pay upon the funeralls of the said Thomas Ranson iiij marks, and if Thomas Brought' die during the said Thomas Randsou's minority, then during such minority xiij' iiij'' shall go to Jenett Ranson wife of Thomas Ranson and the residue to John Lytylbury for finding of the said Thomas Ranson. Witnesses, John Lytylbury of Hagworthingham, gent., Robert Johnson of Byker, clerk, and Robert Alookeson of Hagworthingham, yeoman. (69) WORMELAND. Three Deed». 1529. 21 Henry VIII. August 5"'. Thomas Ranson of Boston, late of Byker, gentilman, grants to John Hyll of Pynchebek, junior, John Hill, senior, "William Bele, John Tydde and Edward Tenannt, all of Pynchebek, five pieces of pasture — Newtoft, Goteland, Pyesland, Pyssibed and Hychett called Wormeland. Thomas Ranson. Indenture of 2 August in same year made between the same parties states that the price paid by John Hyll, junior, was £10 6«. 8c/. Thomas Ranson. "Witnesses, Anthony Irby, gent., John Atkyn.son of Holflete, Alexander Marchauut of same, Gilbert Ottes of Gosbcrkyrk, Robert Pajflod of Wigtoft, and John Marchaunt, John Thorp and Thomas Petty, of Holflete. Also a deed dated August 13th in the .same year by which John Ranson of Obthorp son and heir of Thomas Ranson of Boston releases the lands above named to John Hyll, jun', of Pynchebek. Sealed and delivered " in Monasterio Lincoln "• March 11"' following. "Witnesses, M' Anthony Irby of Gosberton, Simon Hall and George Adley of the same, Thomas Love of Donyngtou and John Smythe of Sempryngham. (70) LANDS SETTLED ON KATHERINE EANDSON. Deed and Bond. 1531. 23 Henry VIII. Friday after Corpus CIiri.-*ti. John Lytylbury and Anthony Irby, esquyers, arbitrators indifferently chosen betwene Thomas Ranson late of Byker, gentylman, and John Fyssher of Buntyngforthe in the parish of Hawstwyke, co. Hertford, yeoman, and Agnes his wife daughter and heir of Wyllyam Riuison of Chcsterford, co. Essex, gentylman, to arbitrate judge and dccro upon the rcvorcyon of certano lands in Byker late assigned to Katerine Ranson mother of the sayd Tiionias and Wyllyam Ranson and also upon the moyte of all the lands holden of Richmond foo which Wyllyam Ranson their father was in possession of .... doe awarde .... that the said Thomas Ranson shall have and injoye all the said lands and shall pay to the said John Fyssher and Agnes his wife x" sterling at the .scaling of this present award. John Lytylbuuy, Antonius Ihby, John Fyssuek, Thomas Ranson. There is also a bond for £40 signed by John Fyssher undertaking to execute all necessary deeds. • It this moans " Lincoln Minster " it is a very early instance of the name being used. 160 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. (71) ASSIGNMENT BY THOMAS EANDSON TO HIS SON JOHN. Two Deeds. 1539. 30 Henry VIII. April IQ"". Thomas Eanson of Boston, gent., grants to John Ranson of Byker,his son and heir, all his lands, etc., in Byker on condition that the said John shall pay him an annuity of £6 10*. Od and also shall, after the decease of the said Thomas, pay an annuity of £4 10*. Od. to Joan wife of the said Thomas. Thomas Eanson. "Witnesses, Anthony Eobertson, gent., Eobert Johnson, clerk, Eichard Andrew, parish priest, Thomas Burton, Nicholas Jacson, Eichard Todde, Edmund Brandon, Richard Coke, Anthony Hall and "William Jorden. 30 Henry VIII. April 21". John Eanson of Bickar, gent., confirms the above arrangement. JOHN EANDSON'S DEEDS. (72) Division of Eandson Lands. 1543. 35 Henry "VTII. May 30*. Bond for £100 from Eichard Kettyll of Orwell, co. Kent, husbandman, to John Eanson of Byker, gent. : " "Whereas there is land descended to John Eanson and Elizabeth the wife of Richard Kettyll," the latter binds himself to carry out the assignment and division of it as agreed upon between them. (73) House in Bickee. 1549. 2 Edward VI. January 4"". John Randeson alias Ranson of Byker, gent., grants a messuage in Byker to John Proctor at a rent of Qd. instead of \0d. to carry out the award of Richard Ogle, Esq., and Robert "Walpole, Esq., two justices of the peace for co. Lincoln. Witnessed and signed hy Richard and Thomas Ogle, Eobert Nicholson and Philip Allemand. (74) Maeeiage Settlement on Beidgitt Saundeeson. 1554. 1 Mary. ' June 4*. John Eanson of Byker, gent., in consideration of his intended marriage with Brigitt Saundersen daughter of John Saundersen of Uffyngton, husbandman, grants to John Taverner of Uffyngton, husbandman, Nicholas Garratt of Byker, husbandman, Eobert Holmes of Uffyngton, yeoman, and Thomas Eayner of Donyngton, husbandman, a cottage two acres of land, one acre of meadow, one acre of pasture, for the use of the said John Eanson and Brigitt Saundersen for their lives and the life of the survivor with remainder to the heirs of the said John Eanson. MAEGAEET EANDSON'S DEEDS. (75) Lands foemeblt belonging to Thomas Eandson of Pinchbeck. Four Deeds. 1574. 16 Elizabeth. November 2"*. Arthur Kettle of Little Grauntesden, co. Cambs., yeoman, in consideration of £60 paid by Francis Cleyton of Bicker, yeoman, sells all his lands in Bicker to the said Francis Cleyton being eleven pieces of land : — 1, Two acres of pasture called the THE EANDSONS OF BICKEE. 161 Loyes (Cotetoft) between land of Humphrey Littlebury S. and the common way N. abutting on the common fen called Gellfeild W. and the common drain called Ee E. 2, Two acres of pasture between land late of the Chantry of Byker E. and land of the heirs of John Ranson W. abutting on land of the Prior of Butley S. and Gellfield N. 3, Two and a half acres of land called Pevytoft between Prior of Butley E. Renold Hall, gent., W. abutting on Prior of Butley N. and Common Way S. 4, Three roods of arable land between heirs of Thomas Echerd W. Common way called Topliffe Gate E. abutts on heirs of Echerd N. & S. 5, One rood of arable land between heirs of Nicholas Garard W. John Barkworth and said Garrard E. abutting on Common way N. and Francis Cleyton S. 6, Two acres between Robert Brandon S. John Barkworth and heirs of Grarrard N. abutting on heirs of John Ranson W. and on Francis Cleyton E. 7, Three roods between land of Francis Robertson, gent., E., W. & S. abutting on John Barkworth N. 8, Three roods between Alexander Armyn S. Edmund Clough N. abutting on heirs of Thomas Pavey W. and the said Armyn E. 9, Two acres of Ynge ground called Arnlavv Dale between Francis Robertson W. Prior of Butley E. abutting on Richard Chaters S. and Old Ynge N. 10, One and a half of Ynge ground in Little Fen between Cheite land S. heirs of Thomas Pavey N. abutting on Wrongfen dike W. and the Ornstofte E. 11, One acre of Ynge ground residue of premises in Uptoft between William Garriman late Chantry of Byker W. Renold Hall E. abutting on Enoptoft hill N. and on Donington north fen S. 1598. 41 Elizabeth, 1598. November 28th. A remedy by verdict for Henry Oust against Adam Clayton of lands in suit betwixt them being the lands conveyed by Arthur Kettle to Francis Clayton father of the said Adam. 7%e great neal of England attached. 1600. 42 Elizabeth. October 8th. Adam Clayton of Bicker, yeoman, in consideration of £40, grants to Henry Cust of Pinchbeck, yeoman, 6 acres 1 rood of meadow and pasture in Bicker. 1600. 42 Elizabeth. October 8th. Robert Clayton of Bicker, yeoman, in consideration of £60, grants to Henry Cust of Pinchbeck, yeoman, 10 acres of land in Bicker, including the Loyes, Pevytoft, Gelfeild, etc. Seal, a dragon's head erased. (76) HEMPLAND. Abstract of Deed and Bond not at Jleltoii. 1602. 44 Elizabeth. March 7ih. Henry Cust and Margaret his wife grant to Adam Clayton, one rood of land in Bicker called Uompland. Also a Bond for 20 marks of same date from the same to the same. JOAN BAKER'S LANDS. (77) House in Dykk. 1606-7. 4 James I. February 7th. Robert Baker of Dyke, yeoman, Bridget Gilbert, spinster, daughter of William Gilbert of Wythaui, yeoman, Geoffrey Baker of Burne, yeoman, and Francis y 162 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. Parke of Wytham, yeoman, grant a house and 24 acres of land at Dyke to Joan Baker, widow, for her life, which two days before she had released to Eobert Baker that he might grant it to the above named for the use of Robert Baker and Bridget Gilbert. Signed EoBEET x Bakee, Bridget x Gilbert, Geoffrey x Baker. And by witnesses, Richard Bolton, Henry Cust, John Gilbert and Samuell Gust. (78) HOUSE IN BICKER. Four paper copies of Deeds. 1601. 44 Elizabeth. December 19th. Robert Harris of Donnington, yeoman, sells a house and land at Bicker, for £26, to Richard El wood of Bicker, husbandman. 1602-3. 45 Elizabeth. February 2nd. Edmund Cloughe and Ralph Draper of Bicker, yeomen, release a house and land at Bicker, conveyed to them by a fine levied at Westminster 44 Elizabeth by Robert Harris and Bridget his wife, to Richard Elwood. 1606. 4 James I. May 20th. Edmund Clough and Ralph Draper enfeoff Richard Elwood of the above named house and land. 1608. 6 James I., 1606. May 31st. Richard Elwood sells 5 roods of pasture at Bicker to Joaji Baker, widow. ARMS OF SAMUEL CUST. From the original emblazonment on parchment at Belton. Endorsement in the handwriting of Sir Richard Cust, Bart. : " Argent, on a Chevron waved Sable A Death's head proper. " Creast : on a Helmett out of a wreath of his Collours An Arme, y'^ Sleeve argent and hande proper, holdinge a Scroll w* this motto, ' Tecum salus.' " This Coate Armes Belonginge to y*= Ousts formerly seated in Yorkshire, more lately att Pinchbecke in y'= County of Lincoln, for above 300 yeeres past, 1639. Second motto, ' In morte quies.' " To face 163. 163 CHAPTER X. SAMUEL OUST, 1617—1663. Samuel Oust, originally of Pinchbeck, and afterwards of Boston and Stamford, son and heir of Henry and Margaret Oust, was baptized at Pinchbeck January 21st, 1593-4 (2). In 1611, when seventeen years of age, he was entered by his father as a student at Lincoln's Inn, and the books of that learned society shew that he was admitted to the bar on November 11th, 1619. At the time of his father's death in 1617 he was probably engaged in the practice of his profession in London,* and he certainly did not at first go to live in the country. It may be well supposed that the young lawyer felt little inclination to leave London and to bury himself in a quiet village like Pinchbeck, where a purely agricultural life such as had satisfied the simple aspirations of his ancestors would naturally have been very uncon- genial to him. Instead of going himself to Pinchbeck, Samuel arranged that his younger brother Joshua should become his tenant there, and the latter seems to have lived in the family mansion near Moneybridge till his death in 1663. Joshua Cust was the last of the Cust family who resided at Pinchbeck, for Samuel Cust his only surviving son, who had married Anne, the daughter of Mr. John Oldfeild of Spalding, went to live at Fulney Hall in that parish, and this branch of the family soon became extinct in the male line.f Although the immediate connection of the Ousts with Pinchbeck thus ceased, yet, ever since, each successive owner of the old family property has carefully handed it down to his successor, and in so doing the Gusts, as I have already pointed out, have formed an exception to the descendants of the other landowners of Pinchbeck of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, who have long ago, almost without exception, parted with their lands. The civil wars seem to have given Samuel Cust the opportunity of coming forward and assuming a more important position in Lincolnshire than any of his family had hitherto done. Doubtless he was also much assisted in asserting his place among the higher ranks of the county gentry by the large fortune which he received with his wife Anne, the • Much conveyancing and pleading business was formerly carried on by law students before their call to the bar. t Page 105. Y 2 164 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. daughter of a rich London citizen, Richard Burrell, to whom he was married in 1621. Richard Burrell's own country residence was in Lincolnshire, where some twenty years before he had bought a considerable property at Dowsby from Sir William Rigden, on which he built a large house with sixty chimneys, part of which still exists.* From the arms assigned in the ' Visitation of Lincolnshire, 1634,' to his son Sir John Burrell of Dowsby: Argent, a saltire gules between four bur- leaves vert, on a chief azure a lion's head erased between two battleaxes or,f it may be assumed that Richard Burrell was a scion of the ancient family of the Burrells of Broomepark, Northumberland, whose ai'ms are very nearly the same. Richard Burrell certainly came from the north of England, as he tells us in his will (25) that he was born at Kilburn in Yorkshire. Coming up to London, he soon acquired a large fortune in trade. He belonged to the Grocers' Company and was fined for SherilE of London, where he lived in Lombard Street. He married, February 2nd, 1572-3, Rachel Bell, who was buried November 26th, 1583 (27), leaving two sons, Samuel and Daniel, who both died before 1617 (26) (34). By his second wife Jane, daughter of Henry Jay, to whom he was married November 13th, 1587, he had three sons, John, Abraham and Henry, and three daughters, Elizabeth, the wife of William Robinson of the Inner Temple, Anne, who married Samuel Cust, and Mary, whose husband was John Hare of Hampton, Middlesex. Henry Jay, who was born at Earsham in Norfolk, had also come to London when a young man and carried on a large business as a draper in Budge Row. He had an estate at Holveston in Norfolk, which he seems to have given in his lifetime to his eldest son John Jay.J His will, dated January 26th, 1601-2 (42), will be found interesting as throwing some light on the inner life of a rich citizen during the reign of Elizabeth. By it, according to the " laudable custome of the Cittee of London," * Blore's ' History of Eutland,' p. 50 ; Eawlinson MS. B. 429, fo. 227 b (Bodleian Library), t See also for the Burrell arms Harleian MSS. 1550, 1046, 1397, 1561. J John Jay of Holveston, son and heir of Henry Jay the elder, was born about 1554, and married at Earsham, January 20th, 1587-8, Frances L'Estrange. She died before 1596, leaving a son John, who seems to have died s.p., and two daughters Jane and Elizabeth, an elder daughter Prances, baptized at St. Antholin's February 9th, 1588-9, having previously died. According to Blomefield, John Jaye (who was living at Holveston in his father's lifetime) married, secondly, Lucy Johnston in 1596, by whom he had two sons Suckling and Christopher. Suckling Jay put up a monument to his father and mother's memory in St. Andrew's Church, Norwich, from which it appears that John Jay died in 1619, and his wife Lucy in 1641. Suckling Jay, who was Lord of the Manor of Holveston in 1663, was also buried in St. Andrew's in 1677, where his wife Bridget Hevingham had been previously buried in 1639. After the death of his son John Jay, who married Lydia, daughter of Robert Houghton, Holveston was sold to a Mr. Marcom. The arms mentioned by Blomefield on the Jay monument in St. Andrew's are : 1, Jay, Gules, on a bend engrailed ardent three roses of the field. 2, Jay impaling Johnston. 3, Jay impaling Hevingham. See Blomefield's ' History of Norfolk,' vol. iv., p. 316 ; vol. v., p. 488. SAMUEL CUST. 165 he divides his property into three parts, one of which he sets apart for his widow, and another third for his grandchildren, his children being already provided for, and out of the remaining third pai-t he gives special legacies to the Drapers' Company and to several of his relations and friends including his nephew Robert Jay, also free of the Drapers' Company, who had been his apprentice.* He mentions that the three children of his eldest son John (by his first wife Frances L'Estrange), John, Jane and Elizabeth, were then living in his house, and devises his Norfolk property to his grandson John. He states that Henry Jay his son, to whom he had already, in 1594, made over his business, was then occupying some new buildings which he had added to his house. The rest of the house he gives for life to his widow Elizabeth (his second wife, whose first husband was Walter Fish, who is described in the Register of Gray's Inn as a " faithful servant of our lady Queen Elizabeth " (48) ). Among the rooms enumerated which Elizabeth Jay was to enjoy, are the hall, the parlour, several large and several small chambers, two staircases, the buttery, kitchen, larder, coal cellars, etc. Alderman Henry Jay his son, who was admitted to Gray's Inn August 3rd, 1592, had a grant of arms from Camden in 1601 : Gules, on a bend engrailed argent three roses of the Jield.f He died in 1620, leaving an only son Henry Jay who died unmarried, and a daughter Jane, described by Le Neve as "daughter and coheir of Henry Jay of Holveston in Norfolk, and alderman of London. "J There are some amusing letters preserved in the State Papers respecting the courtship of this young lady in 1622 by Edward Nicholas, afterwards Sir Edward Nicholas, Secretary of State. This correspondence shews that Edward Nicholas, who was then Secretary to Lord Zouche, found much difficulty in persuading the fair Jane to listen to his suit. Her fortune appears to have been a legacy of £600 from her grandfather Henry Jay and about £400 more from her father, and she and her friends did not consider young Nicholas sufficiently well off to man-y her. Some of the letters to Edward Nicholas on the matter are written by his brother Matthew, afterwards Dean of St. Paul's, but William Hunton, who had married Jane's sister and who was also nearly related to Edward Nicholas, chiefly conducted the negotiations for the marriage. Hunton writes on December 18th, 1621, to tell Nicholas that his sister Jane begs him to say that her friends dissuade her from the match, and she desires Nicholas will proceed no further. Tliree days later he writes again, that Jane objects to live with his father John Nicholas's large family. Some of Edward Nicholas's own letters refer to "the great trouble " he felt "about his love affairs," but perseverance, as is so often * The records of the Drapers' Company shew that Robert Jay obtained the freedom of that Company by means of his service as apprentice to Henry Jay in 1588, and that his cousin Henry Jay the younger was admitted to the freedom of the Drapers' Company at the same time. t llarlcian MS. (5095, part ii., fo. 1. + Le Neve's ' Kniyhts,' Harleian Society, vol. viii., p. 34. 166 RECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. the case, finally overcame all objections, and he won his bride a few months later. The marriage settlement of Edward Nicholas and Jane Jay, dated July 17th, 1622, is preserved among the State Papers, and shews that John Nicholas had come forward and given his son the parsonage of Winterbourne, in consideration of Jane's legacy of £600 being paid to him, and had also promised to give him more when the rest of her fortune was paid. Thomas Rowe, her brother-in-law Richard Dike, and her cousin Robert Jay, were Jane Jay's trustees on this occasion.* Mrs. Samuel Gust's relationship to Sir Edward Nicholas was no doubt of great advantage to the Gust family after the Restoration, and before leaving the Burrells and the Jays, respecting whom I have collected many other facts which space will not allow me to mention here, it may be interesting to note the fact that they all (with the exception of her brother Abraham Burrell) were strong Royalists during the civil wars. Several of them, indeed, suffered severely for their loyalty at the hands of the Gommonwealth. Her brother Sir John Burrell, and her nephew Redmayne Burrell his son, had to compound for their delinquency by paying in 1646 fi.nes of £687 and £770 respectively, and on the Jay side, her cousin Henry Jay was fined £132 in 1649 as being a "Servant of the Prince. "t Another cousin, Ghristopher Jay, a younger son of her uncle John Jay of Holveston, received compensation from Gharles II. for money expended during the civil wars in repairing Norwich Cathedral. J This Ghristopher Jay, who was also nominated by Gharles II. as one of his intended Knights of the Royal Oak, lived at Norwich, of which city he was Mayor in 1657, and which he represented in Parliament from 1660 till early in 1668, when he * Calendar State Papers (Domestic), James I., 1619—1623, pp. 314, 322, 325, 332, 333, 338, 353, 427, 476. There is also a letter from Robert Jay to Edward Nicholas at Dover Castle, about Jane's property, dated July 24th, 1623, beginning " Good cozen Nicholas," which mentions her " cousin Rowe," " Sir Edward and his lady," " your cousin John Burrell," " your brother Dike." (Calendar State Papers, 1623, p. 27.) Bloraefield states amongst other facts relating to the Jay family, that Robert Jay's onl}' daughter Hannah was married to Robert Wilton of Wilsby, Esq., where a broken inscription to her memory in Wilsby Church records that she died April 16th, 1635, aged 31 ; and another inscription states that Robert Jay her father was buried January 31st, 1635-6. Also that on Robert Wilton's monument at Wilsby are the Wilton arms with three escutcheons, on the first of which are the arms of his first wife Hannah Jay : Oules, on a bend engrailed sable three cinquefoils (? roses) argent, a crescent for difference, and that Robert and Hannah Wilton had an only daughter Hannah who married Robert Buxton, Esq. See Blome- field's ' History of Norfolk,' vol. i., pp. 364, 367, 368. t Calendar Committee for Compounding, pp. 1000, 1334, 1979. On referring to the Royalist Composition Papers here calendared, it appears that Sir John Burrell's estate at Dowsby was then worth about £380 per annum. Redmayne Burrell's property is stated to have been (besides the reversion of his father's estate) some land at Dowsby worth £74, and at Londonthorpe worth £172 per annum. Redmayne Burrell was treated with special severity on account of his conduct, in first voluntarily submitting to the Parliament in 1643, and being afterwards found in Lincoln when that city was taken by the Earl of Manchester, May 6th, 1644. He was imprisoned for a time at Grantham for collecting his own rents and those of his father before his case was decided on. t Calendar State Papers (Domestic), Charles II., 1662, p. 234 ; 1664, p. 134. SAMUEL OUST. 167 died it is said a prisoner for debt, never having recovered the losses to his fortune sustained bj his devotion to the royal cause.* We must return, after this long digression, to the man-iage of Samuel Oust and Anne Burrell, which took place at All Hallows' Church, Lombard Street, July 3rd, 1G21. It appears from their marriage settlement, dated May 17th, 1621, which is at Belton, that Samuel Oust settled on Anne Burrell and his heirs by her all his property at Pinchbeck and Bicker (worth clear £130 and £40 yearly), in consideration of a sum of money paid down by Richard Burrell, the amount of which is not stated, and "other advancement in land" promised. Accordingly Richard Burrell afterwards gave his daughter Anne several houses iu London, situated in Dibble Lane and Cheapside, three of which produced in 1658 a rental of £156 (7). One of them was the Ram Tavern, in Ram Alley, Cheapside, respecting which a decree of the Court of Chancery was made in 1625, requiring Richard and John Burrell, with Samuel and Anne Cust, to grant a lease of it to Alice King, widow. Mr. Christopher Fisher was the tenant of the Ram Tavern in 1657 at a rent of £40 (36). Richard Burrell also seems to have presented the young couple with a country house at Hacconby, a village near Dowsby, where they lived for nearly twenty years. Their son and heir Richard was baptized at Dowsby June 23rd, 1622. After this the Hacconby Registers give the baptisms of three of their daughters: Jane (1625), Elizabeth (1627), and Anne (1633). There were three other children : Dorcas, probably born in 1628; Trances, buried at Hacconby in 1631; and a second son Samuel, born about 1640, of whom we only know that he was to have inherited his mother's property (36), and that he died in his father's lifetime. In May 1631 Samuel Gust's great-aunt Joan Raker died, leaving him and his brother-in-law George Thorold her executors. Her will (which is printed at page 140) left numerous legacies to all her friends and relations, and by a codicil dated September 13th, 1630, she gave £50 to Samuel Cust, and £10 each to his five children then living : Richard, Jane, Elizabeth, Dorcas, and Frances, which legacies were to be paid out of the £100 which Samuel Cust owed to her. These legacies were in addition to seven acres of pasture in Gosberton which she devised to Samuel, on con- dition that he paid £10 each to his brother Joshua and his sisters Susan Thorold and Sara Cust, the latter of whom a fortnight later, October 2nd, 1630, married Edward Yorke of Sutton St. Mary. In 1634 Samuel Cust bought an estate at Burtoft from Herbert Pelham, for which he paid the large sum of £3300 (14). He also succeeded in 1639 in buying back some of the oldest of the Randson property, which had come into the hands of one Richard Pepper (15). This included two * ' Registers of St. George Tombland,' Norwich, with notes by G. E. Jay. 168 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. acres of land known as Dame Isbeltoft, which, were in the possession of Samuel's ancestor Thomas Eandson in 1333.* For some unknown reason Samuel Oust went to live at Boston in 1640. Jle bought a house at Bargate where he was assessed for £6 on October 26th, 1641, for a subsidy laid on the town of Boston to pay the expenses of the Parliamentary Government in Lincolnshire. f Boston took a con- spicuous part in the contest between Charles I. and the Parliament, and its inhabitants began (as is shewn by the Corporation records) to raise train bands for the defence of the town against the King as early as May 1641. Samuel Cust, who had become a Justice of the Peace, was always after thistime named on thevarious Commissions appointed by the Parliamentary .Government for Boston and the parts of Holland. His first entry into public life seems to have been in the autumn of 1641, when the name of " Samuel Cust, gentleman," was added by Parliament to the Commissioners appointed to collect a subsidy nominally for the King.J After this " Samuel Cust, Esq.," was made a Commissioner " for the punishment of scandalous clergymen," March 10th, 1641-2, and in April 1643 a Sequestrator of delinquents' estates. When Lincolnshire joined the Eastern Counties Association, in the same year, his name was put on the committee of management.§ One of the numerous Commissions to which he was afterwards appointed proved the cause of much trouble to him after the Restoration. Having received for one of the collectors in Holland some money collected " for the relief of the distressed Protestants and the army in Ireland," Samuel Cust was accused by a bill filed against him in 1661 by the Attorney-General of not having duly accounted for it. There are several papers and letters respecting this suit at Belton, with an original printed copy of the ordinance of the Lords and Commons, under which he acted. One of the letters addressed to Saniuel Cust on this subject, dated August 26th, 1643, bears the autograph signature of the Speaker of the House of Commons, William Lenthal (9). Samuel Cust appears to have taken an active part in all the affairs of the town of Boston from 1641 — 1654. We find his name subscribed, with those of the then mayor Thomas Lawe, Edward Byles, Norris Cane, John Hobson, John Browne and John Whitinge, to a letter sent up by Mr. Pelham to the House of Commons in 1645, in which it is complained that although the town of Boston had been forward to advance the cause * See page 144. t Mr. Justin Simpson's notes. t Public General Acts, 17 Charles I. Amongst the names of the other Commissioner.s already appointed for collecting this subsidy may be noted those of Sir John Brownlow, Sir William Brownlow, Samuel Oldfeild, Anthony Meeres, William Cone}% Thomas Welby, Thomas Ogle, Dymock Walpole and Thomas Hatcher ; all of whom were more or less connected with the Cust family. § For Samuel Gust's appointment to divers Commissions, see Edward Husband's ' Collections,' pp. 18-29, 132, 230, 327, 515, 566, 604, and Appendix, p. 4. SAMUEL CUST. 169 of the Parliament, yet that the pay of the gaiTison had been allowed to become £2000 in arrear.* At another time, in 1648, Samuel Oust, with Reginald Hall, the mayor, and thirty other Boston townsmen, signed a letter to their member, Sir Anthony Irby, congratulating the latter on his great services to the town and to the Parliamentary cause.f After the Cust family moved to Boston they seem to have made acquaintance with a young lady named Beatrice Pury, the orphan heiress of William Pury of Kirton, in Holland, who was then living at Boston, either in the house of her step-father Humphry Walcott, or under the charge of her cousin and guardian Mr, Thomas Cony, town clerk of Boston. Samuel Cust arranged with the latter and Beatrice's step-father, Mr. Humphry Walcott, that a marriage should take place between her and Richard Cust, Samuel's son and heir, then 19 years of age. An elaborate agreement for the settlement of their respective properties, dated March 16th, 1641-2, was drawn up between "M"" Samuell Cust, and M"" Humfry Walcot, and Thomas Cony, in case of marriadge betweene M' Custe eldest eon, and M" Beati-yce Pury, motioned amongst friends." This marriage did not, however, take place till April 1644, as will be seen when we come to the history of Sir Richard Cust. About the same time took place the marriage of Samuel Cust's eldest daughter Jane, to John Freeman, jun., merchant, who afterwards acted for many years as his father-in-law's agent in London, collecting his rents, buying sundry articles for him which could not be procured in the country, such as tobacco, of which a supply was sent fi-om time to time at the price of 10s. per lb. (7). The next marriage in the family was that of the youngest daughter Anne Cust, who at the age of 20 married, in September 1653, Thomas Might, Esq., of Gunthorpe, Norfolk. It appears by her marriage settlement, dated September 26th, 1653 (a voluminous document equal in size to any such deed in the present day), that Samuel Cust gave Anne a portion of tlOOO. The manor house at Gunthoi-pe and 116 acres of land were settled on her as a jointure. After Thomas Might's death this property was bought in 1672 by Richard Cust her brother, from Jeffrey Might, for £900. He afterwards sold it, and gave his sister an annuity of £60, charged on his property at Obthorpe, in exchange. Her half-yearly receipts, to the day of her death, for this annuity are still preserved (24). Anne Might, who had no children, was buried in the chancel of St. George's Church, Stamford, December 22nd, 1688 (2), where there was formerly a slab with an inscription to her memovy4 Samuel Cust's pedigree had been included by the Heralds in the * Historical MSS. Commission, i:5tli Report, Ajjpeudix i., p. 199. t Thompson's ' History of Boston,' p. 39 4. i Mr. Justin Simpson states in his notes that this fact was mentioned in a local history with MS. notes, in the possession of Mrs. Lucy Johnston of Stamford. z 170 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. 'Visitation of Lincolnshire of 1634,' although no arms were assigned to him. It would appear that about this time he had begun to assume a death's head as his arms. This somewhat gruesome charge appears on a seal, probably belonging to him, which is aifixed to a receipt now at Belton, given to Samuel Gust in 1630 by his sister Susan Thorold for her legacy from Mrs. Joan Baker their great-aunt. His other sister Sara Yorke also had a gold ring with a death's head engraved on it.* It was not however till 1649 that these arms were formally allowed to him. There is an entry in a book of Miscellaneous Grants at the College of A rms of the following arms : Argent, on a chevron wavy sahle a death's head proper ; with, as a crest : A dexter arm, sleeve argent, hand proper holding a scroll on which is the motto, Tecum Salus ; motto : In morte quies; with a statement that they were " Past by Mr. Byssh to Mr. Samuel Gust of Boston in Lincolnshire, in anno 1649." There is at Belton what appears to be the original emblazonment of these arms on parchment, which has an endoi'sement at the back in the very neat and peculiar handwriting of Sir Eichard Gust the son and heir of Samuel Gust. After describing the arms emblazoned, in the same words as above, the writing continues, " This Goate Armes belonginge to y^ Gusts formerly seated in Yorkshire, more lately att Pinchbecke in y"^ county of Lincoln, for above 300 yeeres past, 1639." This date it will be observed differs ten years from that given in the book at the GoUege of Arms, but very possibly Sir Richard Gust wrote this inscription some years later, in 1662, when he was taking measures to obtain the grant of another coat of arms : Ermine, on a chevron sable three fountains proper (which has since then been always used by the Gust family), and he may have forgotten the exact date when his father obtained the first grant. This endorsement moreover is interesting in another way, as it shews how long the tradition has been current that the Gusts originally came from Yorkshire. This story, although often repeated in peerages and other works which refer to the history of the Gust family, appeal's to rest on no good foundation, and I have therefore omitted to refer to it in my first chapter when treating of the earlier Gusts. Nevertheless, as it is not impossible that such was the origin of the family, I feel bound to draw the attention of my readers to the fact that Sir Richard Gust evidently fully believed that his ancestors had some 300 years before 1639 migrated from Yorkshire to Pinchbeck. While he was living at Boston, Samuel Gust bought a good deal of land in the neighbourhood, for which he gave large sums. In 1642 he paid £208 to John Ghilde for four acres at Skirbeck, in 1646 £840 to John Browne for land at Wigtoft, in 1649 £400 to George Thorold for nineteen and a half acres at Fishtoft, and later in the same year £420 to William Morrice for thirteen acres of pasture at Skirbeck. Adlard Pury, the uncle * Page 119. A death's head was often at that time engraved on mourning rings. SAMUEL OUST. 171 of Samuel's daughter-in-law Mrs. Richard Oust, also bought for him, July 6th, 1649, some property in Boston, from Sir Robert Carre, for which he paid £230. Samuel Oust seems then to have been comfortably settled at Boston, and to have had no intention of leaving the place till he had the misfortune of losing his wife Anne, who was buried there January 23rd, 1653-4. After her death, however, about a year later, he went to live in his eldest son's family, at a house which Richard Cust had bought at Stamford, built on the site of the Blackfriars Priory, to the south-east of the town, called " The Blackfriars." Here he remained for the rest of his life. On February 1st, 1655-6, General Whalley sent up Mr. Samuel Gust's name to Secretary Thurloe to be put into the Commission for Kesteven, he being already a Justice of the Peace for Holland.* After this he appears to have taken an active part in the business of this part of the county, for he is mentioned on one occasion (in a note-book of Sir Richard Brownlow's, which is at Belton) as taking the lead at some neighbouring Quarter Sessions : " July 12th, 1658. The Quarter Sessions was at Bourne, where appeared: M"' Tho. Hatcher, M^ Samuel Cust, and M"" Jeremie Cole. M' Cust gave the charge. Here was little business of note, except 2 traverses, one for a cottage, the other for the cutting down of a pound, both of which were found for the Lord Protector." Samuel Cust continued to invest his money in land, and bought, in July 1659, for £1150, a capital messuage and 80 acres of land at Creeton and Counthorpe from Robert Willis. About this time he also purchased some property in Sewardstono, at Waltham Cross, from Mrs. Susanna Skerred and George Gosnell. Here he had a house to which he seems to have gone occasionally when he had business in London. In 1658 John Freeman his son-in-law got into serious difficulties, and was obliged to send in his usual half-yearly account, shewing a deficit on his side of £350. Many of Freeman's accounts are at Belton, and are always headed, " The Right Worshipful Samuell Cust, Esq'", in a/c with John Freeman, jun." One of these, printed in the Appendix, shews that three of Mrs. Cust's houses in London produced a rental of £156 (7). From a memorandum written by Samuel Cust in 1658, we learn that he was then trying to get rid of Mr. Christopher Fisher, the tenant of the Ram Tavern, but found some difficulty in doing so, as his son Samuel, on whom his mother's property was settled, was under age (36). Samuel Cust sent his son Richard to London in November 1658 to settle matters with John Freeman, who had proposed to pay a composition of 6s. Sd. in the pound to his creditors. On this occasion Richard wrote the following letter to his father, which is the earliest letter extant written by any member of the Cust family : — * Thurloe's ' State Papers,' vol. iv., p. 496. z 2 / 172 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. " », " When I last gave this trouble (w'^^ bare date j'^ 25"^ December) I could not have imagined that at this time I should neede this present, but that longe before now I might personally waite upon you, but I finde 'tis an age w^iu wee can never bee sufficiently incredulous and diffident in man, for these tenn days att least I have howerly waited (accordinge to multiplied promises) to receyve mine owne, wanting 160" of y^ money returned to my Brother ; yesterday was his last sett time, and accordingly I resolved to be returning home today, but w*** much callinge for and all meanes used I could think of, at last I have got 50^' this afternoone, I have good hopes of 50" more tomorrow and y^ rest shortly after. Some goods are lately sold to currant men that if I come not to this sume (formerly receved by them) now, I feare I shall scarcely have such another opportunity, my old debt I dispaire to compass any more of as yet. The Lord teach me to submit to his pleasure, I cannott possibly procure my Bro. to ballance your account yett, but saith I shall have it downe w''^ mee, he is seldome in, being of the Enquest for the parish this yeere takes up much of his time, though I am little abroad since my business with Mr. Saunders, yett tis much if I see him once a day and sometimes not in 2 or 3 dayes together, he tells my sister he is ashamed to looke me in the face, wee doe what we can to beare up each other, and desire we may not want your prayers in a trying day, one while I am ready to run away and leave thinges as they are, but when I see they endeavour their utmost to helpe mee I am constrained to waite, S'', if it bee your pleasure I should doe any more with y^ E. of Lincoln, I have leisure enough to serve you in that or any other your Commands. To>' Tobacco I had sent by Mr. Cole, but coming alone he was unwillinge to bee troubled w"* it, I am still in expectation to gitt better, some new being come over lately, I shall use my best skill and interest to furnish you, w*^ my humblest duty presented. " Craving leave to subscribe, S'', "To"" trulie obedient Son, " 5* Jan' 1658." " E. CxrsT." " I should much rejoice to heare of yo'' welfare, I writt to my wife (to whom my Love) by the last post." We are not told whether Samuel Cust on receiving this letter was most concerned at being forced to wait for his tobacco or for the money due to him, but a good deal more correspondence went on during the next few years about poor John Freeman's aifairs. Eobert Brook, who seems to have been his confidential manager, wrote to Samuel Cust on September 20th, 1660, to say that Freeman would pay at Michaelmas the £140 which he owed, for which he (Brook) had given his bond to Samuel Cust, and ends his letter by sending his love to Eichard Cust and his wife. We have the copy of Samuel Cust's answer written by himself on the back of this letter, dated September 26th, from Stamford, by which he directs Mr. Brook to pay this money to Mr. Lawrence Barrowe, in Broad Street, "in parte of a bond for £150 given to Mr. George Gosnell and Mrs. Susan Skerred, will send Mr. Brooke's bond to him by daughter SAMUEL CUST. 173 Freeman when she returns to London, if I do not come myself, but am at present indisposed." We find, later on, a letter written by Jane Freeman to her father on February 15th, 1661-2 : — " HONOUBED SlE, " I did not thinke to have troubled you till I had further occation, but seeing your account is ready you desired from my husband, I was willing you should have it soe sowne as I could, and hearewith I send it. Sir, I could hartily wish you would please to take what money you might have now, and I doe think you might have it without signing a release for your debt (in this) being only from my husband, but please to keep it to your selfe. It was never knowne such a time as now it is, for men counted soe able, to goe soe many together, the judgmentes of the lord doe mightily increase upon the nation, bread, corne, the corsest heare of wheat is at and 12s. a bushell, that the poore doe mightily increase and perish for want of bread. " I remaine. Sir, " Tour obedient daughter, " J. Fbeeman." Samuel Oust was then 68 years old, and evidently in bad health, for he alludes to this in the last paper at Belton in his handwriting, which is the copy of a letter to his daughter Mrs. Freeman, written two days later on the back of one from her to Lim, telling him that her husband would soon start on a sea voyage : — "Daughter Freeman, " I received yours of the 22nd Instant ; for my coming to London it is very uncertaine, both in Respect of my infirmities and my new nagg doth not very well ])lease me, and besides I perceive there may be some danger in comine to the house, because Capt. Cannon dyed there of the spotted feaver as we have lieard, and my business is not very urgent for my house at Sewston. I doe finde this place to be very loanesome to me, and I doe feare that will be much worse, soe that I cannot resolve upon any such thing, and the house att London being lett will make the dwelling att Sewston the more uncomfortable. For my dividend with the rest of the Creditors, if I so must have it without a general Kelease to them both, it is against my Judgment to condiscend unto it, as I have often written unto you, I shall rather leave the issue thereof to providence. With my kindest remem- brances, Kesting, " Tour very loveing father, "Samuell Cust." " Stanford, 24M May, 1662." At the end of this year John Freeman was in still further trouble. Robert Brooke writes, on December 20th, 1662, to say that he and his masters, John Freeman the elder and younger, were bound to make payment of a sum of £1100 on January 1st, to meet which they had raised £500 by mortgaging their houses and land. He ends by imploring Samuel Cust " to assist in this Business all you can, by lending what money you cann at this joyncture of time to my Masters, and if you desire it I will become 174 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. bound tliat they shall pay it you again with Interest .... I pray, Sir, doe herein what you can." It is probable that Samuel Gust helped his unfortunate son-in-law, as he seems to have been on the most friendly terms with him, but his answer to this appeal is not given. About this time Samuel Gust was also much harassed (as has already been mentioned) by the proceedings taken against him to make him account for money received by him as a Gommissioner for the Parliament in 1643. In his answer, dated May 22nd, 1662, to a bill filed against him, he denies all the charges made against him, and pleads the General Pardon offered in 1660 to all those who accepted Gharles II. as their King, of which he had taken advantage (8), and ends by praying "that as he is full of dayes, and unable by reason of his many infirmities, incident to old age, to present his own defence, that he may be dismissed from the suit" (9). Samuel Gust died early in the next year, and was buried in St. George's Ghurch, Stamford, March 10th, 1662-3. He had survived his second son Samuel, for by his will, dated five days before, he gives the Ram Tavern (which had been settled on him), with half an acre of meadow in Rumney March, in Enfield, co. Middlesex, and five roods of land in Sewardstone, in the parish of Waltham Holy Crosse, which he had purchased from Mistris Susanna Skerred, to his daughter Jane Freeman. He also gives her £100 out of the debt still owing to him by her husband, which was to be in full satisfaction for certaine lands in Yorkshire, given to Jane by her grandfather Richard Burrell, worth £40, and also in satisfaction of £10 bequeathed to her by Joan Baker, and also in satisfaction of £50 given to her by her late mother. He gives £200 to his youngest daughter Mrs. Anne Might, in full satisfaction of £50 given to her by her mother. To his nephew Samuel, the son of Joshua Gust deceased, he gives £250, and devises all his lands in Greeton and Goun- thorpe to Samuel, sonne of his son Richard Gust. Amongst smaller legacies he gives J ane Freeman a pearl necklace, a four-pointed diamond ring, " one gold ring which was my wedding ring," and some silver plate; and to Anne Might a gold chain and some silver salts and bowls. He also gives to his daughter Mrs. Beatrice Gust his watch and table diamond ring, and to her daughter Elizabeth a silver dish and twelve spoons, according to the desire of my weU-beloved wife, deceased. He directs that the residue of rings and plate not mentioned should be divided amongst his three children, Richard, Jane, and Anne, each of whom was also to have one Spurr Royall of gold. He further gives to each of his nine grandchildren an eleaven shilling peece of old Angell gold, and bequeaths the rest of his property to his son Richard. SAMUEL OUST. 176 The children of Samuel and Anne Gust were : — I. EiCHAKD, afterwards Sir Richard Ciist, Bart., baptized at Dowsby June 23rd, 1G22. II. Jane, baptized at Hacconby June 15th, 1625; married John Freeman, jun. nr. Elizabktii, baptized at Hacconby October 2nd, 1627 ; living 1634, but died young. IV. DoBCAS, living 1634, but died young. V. Frances, buried at Hacconby September 14th, 1631. VI. Anne, baptized at Hacconby October 30th, 1633 ; married, September 1653, Thomas Might, Esq., of Gunthorpe, co. Norfolk ; buried at St. George's, Stamford, December 22nd, 1688. viT. Samuel, living in 1658, but died before his father. VISITATION PEDIGREE OF CUST. From ' Visitation of Lincolnshire, 1631' {College of Arms, C. 23, Part II.,folio 28). [No Arms.] Hen. Cust of Pinchbeck^Margaret, dan. and .sole heir of in Com. Line. I John liundsou al's Ranson. Josua Cust, Samuel Cust of lIakonl)y and of Linooln's Inn, Coun-=f=Anne, dau. of Richard Bur- 2 Sonne. cellor at Law, eldest sonn and heir, now living 1()34. | rell of London, Esqr. Richard Cust, .sonn and hcire- Jane, 9 years Elizabeth. Doreas. Ann. apparent, 14 j-ears old 1634. old. 1. 2. 3. 4. Samuell Cust. 176 EECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. PEDIGREE OF THE OUSTS OF PINCHBECK, CO. LINCOLN. EoBEET CusT of Pinchbeck.: Had a house in Croswithand 1479. Will dated September 20th, 1491, proved January 23rd, 1491-2. :. . . . dau.=Alice .... widow of .... of .... Dere, by whom she had a son 1st wife. Robert, under age in 1491. 2nd wife. I Hugh Oust, son and heir, probably born about 1473 ;=^Eltn or Helene married in 1502 or 1503, in which last year he settled lands on his wifeElyn. "Will dated March 10th, 1533-4, proved June 9th, 1534. Inq. p.m. June 5th, 1534. ? the Simon Oust, daughter of William under age in and Helene Beele. Died 1491. Liv» 1533-4. ing 1534. Henry Cust, son and heir;=Elizabeth, 30 years old in 1533-4; dau.of.... married before 1533 ; died Had lands June 2nd, 1547, s.p. Will in Cros- dated May 31st, and gate. Liv- proved August 31st, 1547. ing 1547. Inq. p.m. July 31st, 1547. Richard Cust, called 30 years old^ in 1547, but probabl}' older ; mar- ried in 1532. Exor. of his father's will 1534; heir of his brother Henry 1547. Died February 17tli, 1553-4. Will dated February 17th, and proved March 14th, 1553-4. Inq. p.m. July 12th, 1554. Richard Cust, only son^ and heir ; called 16 years old in 1553-4, but pro- bably older. Exor. of his father's will 1554. Married before April 1557; church- warden of Pinchbeck 1573 — 1579; buried there April 18th, 1583. Will dated December 21st, 1581 ; proved June 3rd, 1583. =MiLiCENT, Elizabeth,: sister and married heir of Wil- before liam Beele, at 1553-4. whose death. Died in 1551, she before was 16 years 1561-2. of age, and the wife of George Sle- furth. =Maegert, dau. of ? John Fysher bj' Ellen Glover ; coheir of her grandparents Robert and Margery Glover. Will dated April 8th, and proved May 9th, 1554. =JefiFrey Cooke Beatrice, of Pinchbeck, married He remarried Thomas 1561-2 Kathe- Coy of riue, dau. of Pinch- Laurence Bol- beck, ton. Will proved Decem- ber 16th, 1567. EUyn, under age in 1567 ; married 1st, February 26th, 1575-6, Robert Ben- etland ; mar- ried 2ndly, May 11th, 1590, John Russell. Henry Cust, son= and heir, baptized at Pinchbeck July 31st, 1560 ; married at Bicker January 30th, 1580-1; died April 7th, and buried at Pinch- beck April 9th, 1617. Will dated April 7th, and proved April 14th, 1617. Inq. p.m. De- cember 15th, 1617. =Margaret, dau. and heir of John Randson of Bicker ; bap- tized there October 31st, 1563 ; died June 1st, 1615 ; buried at Pinch- beck. Inq. p.m. July 17th, 1617. Francis Cust, baptized 1563 ; buried 1564. Hugh Cust, baptized 1564-5 ; died young. William Cust, bap- tized 1567 ; died young. Richard Cust^Ruth, of Quadring ; dau. of baptized April .... 17th, 1569 ; Mose- married at ley ; Pinchbeck buried May 14th, at 1593 ; buried Quad- at Quadring ring May 14th, August 1615. 9th, 1606. See Pedigree of Ousts of Quadring. I I I Margery, buried 1561-2. Jane, baptized 1565-6 ; buried 1567. Susan, baptized 1575; buried 1575-6. Mary, baptized at Pinch- beck Feb- ruarv5th, 157d'-l; married there, July 3rd, 1592, John Young. i 1 Susan, bap- 1 1 Rachel, 1 1 Richard tized March bap- Cust, 24th, tized baptized 1582-3 ; and 1588; married buried buried November 1586. 1590. 26th, 1604, George Abigail, Joseph Thorold of bap- Cust, Boston. tized baptized 1602; 1597; i buried buried 1605. 1600. Samuel Cust,= son and heir, of Pinchbeck, Hac- conby, Boston, and Stamford ; baptized at Pinch- beck January 21st 1593-4; buried at Stamford March 10th, 1662-3. Will dated March 5th, 1662-3, proved April 4th, 1663. :Ann, dau. Joshuar-pAnn, Sarah, of Rich- Cust, bap- dau. baptized ard Bur- tized Feb- of ... . February rell ; mar- ruary 24th, Liv- 26th, ried at All 1599-1600; ing 1603-4 ; Hallows, buried at 1653. married Lombard Pinchbeck October Street, April 9th, 2nd, July 3rd, 1653. Will 1630, Edward 1621 ; dated buried at April 1st, Yorke of Boston and proved Sutton. January May 3rd, 1 23rd, 1654-5. 1653. B SAMUEL CUST. 177 Jane, baptized at Hac- conby June 15th, 1625; married John Free- man, juD. Elizabeth, baptized 1627; died young. Boreas, liv- ing 1634 ; died young. Frances, buried 1631. I Anne, baptized October 30th, 1633; married Thomas Might 1G53 ; buried 1088. Sir Rich- ard CusT, Bart., of Stamford ; bajitized at Dovvsby June 23rd, 1622. Custs of Stamford and lielton, Earl Urowulow, I Samuel Gust, under age in 1G58; died s.p. be- fore March 1662-3. I Henry Cust, baptized October 18th, 1621; admitted at Gray's Inn Sep- tember 5th, 1640; died s.p. Samuel= Cust of Fulney Hall, Spald- ing, baptized Decem- ber 5th, 1641 ; married January 31st, 1663-4. •Anne, dau. of John Old- feild ; buried at Spald- ing March 22nd, 1080-1. I I Tabitha, baptized 1626 ; married Francis Manesty Anne, baptized 1631-2; married Francis Ripley. Joshua Cust, baptized at Spalding September 23rd, 1664r ; buried there May 10th, 1671. VISITATION PEDIGREE OF BURRELL. From ' Vititation of Lincolnshire, 1634' {College of Arms, C. 23, folio 74). wife. l8t=Richard Burrell of London,=^Jane, dau. of Henry Esq., who fined for Sheriff of Lond. Jaye of London. 2nd wife. oLn Burrell=^Frances, dau. and sole heir of Dowseby in CO. Line, living 1634. of Robert Redmaine, Doctor of y' Civile law, and Chaiicelor of Norwiche. Abraham Burrell of Shapwick in co. Somerset, Esq., Jus- tice of peece. 2nd Sonne. I Rcdmayne Burrell, Sonne and heir- appa'", 18 yeares old 1634. Jane, 1st dau., 16 yeares old 1634. Frances, 2nd dau. I Dorothj", 3rd dau. I Elizabeth, 4th dau. John Bttbbell. A A 178 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. PEDIGREE OF BUERELL OF DOWSBY AND RYHALL. Arms. — Argent, a saltire gules between four hur-leaves vert, on a chief azure a lion's head erased between two battleaxes or. C'B.V.ST.— An arm embotoed proper charged at the elboto with three annulets sable, holding in the hand a branch of three thistles proper. Rachel, dau. of .... Bell ;= married at St. Benet, Grace- church Street, February 2nd, 1572-3 ; buried there Novem- ber 2€th, 1583. 1st wife. =RiCHAED BuRBELL, bom at Kil-^JANE, dau. of Henrt Jat; burn, CO. York ; citizen and grocer of London. Bought an estate at Dowsby, CO. Lincoln. Fined for Sheriff of London. Will proved (P.C.C.) October 28th, 1629. married at St. Antholin, Budge Row, November 13th, 1587; buried there September 28th, 1623. 2nd wife. Susan, baptized February 21st, 1573-4; buried December 15th, 1575. Susan, baptized May 4th, 1578. Samuel Burrell,=Anne, baptized at St. dau. of Benet's March .... 25th, 1582 ; died Living before 1617. 1617. Daniel Burrell, bap-=Lydia, tized at St. Benet's dau. of November 24th, William 1583. Will proved Acton of (P.C.C.) February Ipswich. 13th, 1616-17. I Sir John: Burrell, Knight, of Dowsby ; baptized at St. Benet's November 10th, 1588; living at London- thorpe 1623; knighted 1642. Com- pounded for his es- tates 1646. Fine£687. Died before August 1659. :Fran- ces dau. and heir of Robert Red- mayne, LL.D., Chan- cellor of Nor- wich. I Abraham^ Burrell of Chertsey and of Medloe, CO. Hunts ; baptized at St. Benet's January 18th, 1589-90 ; M.P. for Hunts 1645— 1653; elected to Council of State 1651. Mary, died young. Jane, died young. I :Eliza- beth, dau. and heir of Rich- ard Butts ofHam Court, Chert- sey; mar- riage licence dated 1617. Eliza- beth, baptized at St. Benet's Januarv 17th, 1590-1 ; married atSt. An- tholin's, April ]611. William Robinson of the Inner Temple. Henry Bur- rell, bap- tized at St. Benet's August 20th, 1592 ; died s.p. ; buried at St. Gregory by St. Paul's March 29th, 1627. Jane, dau. of John Jay of Hol- ston ; buried at St. Gre- gory's No- vember 16th, 1621. Aj5rNE,= bap- tized at St. Benet's March 7th, 1595-6; buried at Bos- ton Janu- ary 23rd, 1653-4. Anne, married, 1st, Thomas Peers of Alverston, co. Warwick ; 2ndly, in 1659, Michael Lister of Burwell, co. Lincoln ; died 1673,leaving issue by both husbands. Elizabeth, married Sir Drayner Massing- berd, Knt., 1651; died s.p. 1677. Samuel CusT of Pinch- beck, Hac- conby, Boston and Stam- ford ; married at All Hallows, Lom- bard Street, July 3rd, 1621. Ousts of Stamford and Belton. Jane, bap- tized at St. Benet's August 14th, 1597; buried there May 26th, 1612. Mary, living 1623. John Hare of Hamp- ton, Middle- sex. Jane,=f=Redmayne -pRe- Rich- Jane, dau. of Burrell of becca, ard baptized Dowsby, dau. Bur- at Dows- Earle ; Fulbeck of Sir rell, by Jan- mar. at and Lon- Tho- adm. uary 5th, Dows- donthorpe ; Gardi- to In- 1618-9 ; by born about ner ; ner married Au- 1616 ; adm. mar- Tem- there, gust to Inner ried ple Decem- 29th, Temple about 1633. ber 23rd, 1639. 1633. Com- 1650. Liv- 1640, 1st pounded for Liv- ing Thomas wife. his estates ing 1646. Gaudy, 1646. Fine 1671. Esq. £770. Died 2nd before 1671. wife. A B Frances, Doro- Henry Elizabeth, John died thy, Bur- baptized at Bur- July bap- rell of Dowsby rell, 31st, tized at Wood October bap- 1654; Dows- Dal- 13th, 1625; tized buried by ling. buried at at at St. March Nor- Caythorpe Dows- Mary's, 22nd, folk; February by Stam- 1621-2; bap- 15th, May ford. living tized 1660-1. 27th, 1666. July 1632. Robert 13th, Rev. Liv- Slowe of 1624. Ralph ing Stam- Daw- Living Tunstall, 1647. ford. try. 1652. Rector of Caythorpe. SAMUEL OUST. 179 John, bap- tized atFul- beck June 4th, 1640; buried at Dowsby June 8th, 1640. John, bap- tized at Ful- beck April 13th, 1641 ; died young. Fran- ces, bap- tized at Ful- beck May 10th, 1642. Jane. dau.= and heir of James Eelfe of Dallington ; marriage licence dated Au- gust 6th, 1662 ; buried at Dowsby January 9th, 1669-70. Ist wife. ^Redmayne Bur- rell of Dowsby ; baptized at Ful- beck April 11th 1644 ; buried in the Burrell Chapel, Dows- by, February 9th, 1682-3. Will dated July 31st, 1682 ; proved (F.C.C.) May 8th, 1683. =Judith, dau. of Sir Thomas TroUope, Bart. ; marriage settlement dated October 10th, 1671 ; buried at Dowsby May 8th, 1694. 2nd wife. Anne,= bap- tized at Ful- beck Decem- ber 30th, 1646; mar- riage licence dated January 13th, 1662-3. :Giles Sylves- ter of St. James Duke's Place, mer- chant ; born about 1632. Henry Bur- rell, born at Dowsby ; Fellow of King's Col- lege, Cam- bridge, adm. 1679 ; A.B. 1684; went to St. Chris- topher's, "West In- dies, 1685. .... relict of Captain Ponon, a Governor there. Jane, Red- Rich- born, may ne ard bap- Bur- Bur- tized rell, rell, and bap- buried buried tized at at at Lea- Dows- Dows- den- by Fe- by ham bruary March March 8th, 13th, 13th, 1670-1. 1664-5. and buried there March 15th, 1665-6. Redmayne William Judith, bap-= =Rev. Jane, bap-= =Eev. Burrell, Burrell, tized at All Hum- tized at Tho- baptized at baptized Saints', phrey Dowsby mas Dowsby at Dows- Stamford, Hyde, December Foster February by March April 20th, Rector 25th, 1677; of 24th, 23rd, 1673 ; buried of buried at Stam- 1675-6 ; 1681-2 ; at Dowsby Dows- St. Mich- ford, married at died s.p. ; November by; ael's, mar- St. Bride's, buried at 19th, 1706. buried Staniford, ried at London, Dowsby Her grand- there January Thurl- December April children April 25th, by 9th, 1714; 30th, Anne Hyde, 30th, 1719-20. July died s.p. ; 1742. wife of Rev. 1727. Her grand- 20th, buried at Will Brownlow son Rev. 1701. Dowsb}' proved Toller, and Thomas June24th, (P.C.C.) Philippa Foster in- 1760. May 18th, Hyde, wife of herited. 1742. James Hurst, 1763, one Mary, dau. inherited, half of the of Edward 1763, one half Burrell es- Browne of of the Bur- tates, in- Gretford. rell estates. cluding Dowsby. Alice, baptized at Dowsby November 12th, 1680 ; died s.p. Rev. Peter Neale, Rector of Little Casterton. Elizabeth, baptized January = Thomas Burrell of Dowsby ,= 10th, 1678-9 ; dau. and heir Stamford and Ryhall ; son of Bciiuniont Bodenliani of Ryhall ; died s.p., but de- vised all her property to her husband absolutely. 1st wife. and heir; baptized at Dowsby July 2nd, 1674; High Sheriff of Rutland 1704 ; buried in the Burrell Chapel, Dowsby, December 28th, 1733. ^Elizabeth, dau. of Wright ; buried in the Burrell Chapel, Dowsby, Sep- tember 20th, 1718. 2nd wife. John Burrell, baptized at Ry- hall December 30th, 1714; buried in the Burrell Chapel, Dowsby, January 6th, 1714-15. Thomas Burrell of Dowsby and Ryhall ; baptized at Ryhall March 27th, 1717 ; High SherifT of co. Lincoln 1737-8; died un- married ; buried in the Burrell Chapel, Dowsby, December 22n(l, 1763, when his estates passed to the representatives of his aunts Judith and Jane. A A 2 180 RECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. PEDIGEEE OF JAY OF LONDON. Arms. — Gules, on a bend engrailed argent three roses of the field. (Camden, 1601.) Ceest. — An otter passant proper. Thomas Jay of Earsham, Norfolk ; buried there November 17th,=pELizABETH, exor. 1559. Will dated 2 Elizabeth (1559) ; proved November 20th, to her 1561 (Norwich). 1561. husband I I John Richard E.obert=f= Thomas Eliza- ALTS.dau.-rHENHT Jay,= =Elizabeth, Jay, Jav. Jay. Jay, beth. of born at Ears- widow of exor. ? the Admon. buried at Baylie ; ham ; citizen Walter to his Richard granted Earsham John marriage and draper of Fish; father Jay, Sergeant to his December Smythe. licence London ; mar. at 1561. brother 18th, dated De- buried at St. St. An- at Law, Thomas 1572. Kathe- cember Antholin's, Budge Row, tholin's whose 1560, Admon. rine. 15th, June cousin during of same 1561; February 29th, Senry the mino- date to his buried at 20th, 1601-2. 1589; Jay was rity of his children ketie. St. An- Will proved buried ad- children John, Her tholin's February there mitted to Robert Rose, grandson Septem- 22nd, 1601-2. June Oray's and Eliza- Etheldred, John ber 19th, (F.C.C.) 21st,1610. Inn beth. and Mar- Ketle 1587. 1st 2nd wife. 1592. garet. living 1602. wife. I Robert Jay, nephew and apprentice- to his uncle Henry Jay; citizen and draper of London 1588 ; buried at Wilby, Norfolk, January 31st, 1635-6. Will proved May 11th, 1636. (P.C.C.) Hannah, dau. and heir ;=^=Robert Wilton born 1604; died April 16th, 1635. Her only dau. Hannah married Robert Buxton, Esq. of Wilby, Esq.; born 1599 ; died 1667. Frances, dau.= of L'Estrange ; married at Earsham January 20th, 1587-8; died before 1596. 1st wife. =John Jay, born= 1563 ; appears to have been living in 1601 with his 2nd wife at Hol- veston, Norfolk; buried at St. Andrew's, Nor- wich, 1619. =Lucy, dau. of .... Johnston ; born 1571 ; mar- ried at Cringle- ford 1596 ; buried at St. Andrew's, Norwich, 1647. 2nd wife. Frances, bap- tized at St. An- tholin's Feb- ruary 9th, 1588- 9; died young. Elizabeth, bap- tized at St. Antholin's January 30th, 1589- 90. Samuel Tucker. Jane. Henry Bur- rell, 3rd son of Rich- ard Bur- rell of Dows- by. John Jay, son and heir ; admitted to Gray's Inn May 19th, 1609; appears to have died s.p. I Suckling: Jay, born 1603; Lord of the Manor of Holves- ton 1663 ; buried at St. An- drew's, Norwich, 1677. ^Bridget, dau. of Heving- ham ; born 1615 ; buried at St. An- drew's, Norwich, 1639. er=T=. Christophi Jay, Mayor of Norwich ; M.P. for Norwich 1660—1667-8 ; appointed Receiver-Gene- ral of Hunts and Norfolk with his son John, July 1664; died 1667-8. ^Judith, dau. of Wil- liam Brown of Nor- wich ; buried at St. George Tomb- land, Nor- wich. Mary, buried at Hether Sele 1687. John Cock- gent. John Jay of= Holveston ; admitted to Gray's Inn May 12th, 1658 ; living at Holveston 1669. =Lydia, dau. of Robert Houghton. John Jay, son and Elizabeth, baptized=Leonard Ten other heir ; baptized at at St. George Tomb- Gleane, children, St. George Tomb- land September 16th, buried who all land November 1642 ; inherited her at St. seem to 1st, 1631 ; admitted father's property be- George have died to Gray's Inn No- fore 1685. Tomb- s.p. before vember 6th, 1651 ; land 1685. dieds.D.beforel685. 1683. j SAMUEL GUST. 181 I Mary, married at St. Antholin's, September lOtli, 1583, William Loys ; 2ndly, May 24th, 1585, Thomas Rowe, by whom she had two .sons John and Tho- mas ; liviiijj 1602. Two other chil- dren who died young. Jane, married at St. Antho- lin'.s, November 13th, 1587, "BlCH.iRD Bub HELL. I lJurrolls of Dowsby and Ryhall, Custs of Stamtord and Belion. Eliza-: bath buried at St. An- tholin's February 28th, 1609. 1st wife. I =Henry Jay of Holves-= ton, Norfolk ; admitted to Gray's Inn August 3rd, 1592; Alderman and draper of Lon- don. Had a grant of arms May 4th, 1601. Huried at St. Antho- lin's November 29th, 1620. Will proved November 30th, 1620 (P.C.C.). Inq. p.m. dated March 7th, 1622. :Jane, dau. of Ro- bert Russell, widow of Hum- phrey Tindal, Dean of Ely ; married at St. Antholin's March 15th, 1015-16. 2nd wife. She mar- ried, 3rdly, Sir Edward Duke 1621-2. I Dorothy, -r Richard Eliza-n =William baptized Dike, beth, Hunton, at St. An- citizen bap- son of tholin's and tized at Richard July fjrocer; St. Hunton 28th, married Antho- of Bush- 1594; Febru- lin's ton, buried ary 4th, De- Wilts ; there 1010-11. cember of the April Two 10th, Middle 3rd, sons 1598; Temple. 1635. living died 1020. before Jane, s 1634. buried 1618. I tized at St Antholin's Septonibor 20th, 1601; evetitually coheir of her bro- ther ; mar- riajje settlement dated July 17th, 1022; died 1688. Nicholas, Knt., son of John Nicholas of Win- tcrbourne Elarls, Wilts, by Susan, dau. of William Hunton ; born 1592; Secretary of State to Charles I. and CharlesII.; died 1669. I 1 Henry Jay, Four baptized at St. other Antholin's chil- January 27th, dren 1604-5 ; ma- who triculated at died Emmanuel Col- young, lege, Cam- bridge, 1621. Fined £132, as "Servant of the Prince" 1649. Died s.p. -4^ 182 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. APPENDIX TO CHAPTER X. (1) WILL 0¥ SAMUEL CUST. Dated March 5th, 1662-3 ; proved April 4th, 1663. (P.C.C., Juxon.) This is the last will and Testament of Samuell Cust of the Black Fryers in or neare Stamford in the Countie of Lincolne, Esquire, made the Fift day of March in the Fifteenth yeare of the reigne of our Soveraigne Lord King Charles the Second over England, etc., and in the yeare of our Lord One thousand Six hundred sixtie two, for the disposing of that Estate after my decease which it hath pleased God to betrust mee with and is as yet undisposed of by any Act executed in my life time. First I will that my eldest Daughter Jane, the wife of Master John Freeman the younger of London, Marchant, shall after my decease have the Ramme Taverne in Ramme Alley, London, now or late in the tenure or occupation of John Sharpe, Cittizen of London, or his assignes att the yearely rent of fortie and Five pounds according to the guift of Richard Burrell my Father in La we, late of London, Esquire, deceased. Alsoe I give and bequeath unto the said Jane Freeman mine eldest Daughter all that halfe Acre of Land or meadowe with the Appurtenances lying and being in Rumney Marsh in Enfeild in the County of Middlesex with the Watermill erected and built thereupon And alsoe all those Five Roods of meadowe Ground with the Appurtenances lyinge and being in the parish of Waltham Holy Crosse in the County of Essex in a certaine mead there called Cobbmead alias Sherman Mead, To have and to hold the said Two peeces of meadow ground with theire appurtenances unto the said Jane Freeman her heires and assignes for ever. Also I give and bequeath unto the said Jane Freeman myne eldest Daughter all my Copyhold Lands and Tenements with the Appurtenances lying and being in Sewardston in the parish of Waltham Holy Crosse in the County of Essex which I purchased of Mistris Susanna Skerred and Master George Gosnell, To have and to hold all the said Copyhold Lands unto the said Jane Freeman for and during her naturall life, and after her decease to remaine to the right heires of mee the said Samuell Cust for ever according to the Custome of the Manner. Alsoe I give and bequeath unto the said Jane Freeman mine eldest Daughter the summe of One hundred pounds of lawf ull English money to be paid by mine Executor out of the moneys due and oweing to mee from her husband Master John Freeman aforesaid when soe much of the said monies due to mee shall be paid by the said John Freeman unto my said Executor which said summe of one hundred pounds I give to my said Daughter Mistris Jane Freeman in Lieu and full satisfaction of fourtie pounds which I received for certaine Lands sold in Yorkshire which same lands were given unto mee by my Father in Law Master Richard Burrell aforesaid to be sold and the monie made thereof to be for her use and behoofe, and alsoe in lieu and full satisfaction of Tenn pounds given unto her my said Daughter Jane by the last Will and Testa- ment of Joane Baker late of Dyke in the parish of Burne in the County of Lincolne, deceased, And alsoe in Lieu and full satisfaction of Fiftie pounds given unto my said daughter Jane by her mother my late Wife, deceased. Alsoe I give and bequeath unto my youngest Daughter Anne the wife of Master Thomas Might of Gunthorpe in the County of Norfolke, Gentleman, the summe of Two hundred pounds of lawfull English money to be paid by my Executor within Twelve moneths next after my decease which said summe of Two hundred pounds I give unto my said youngest Daughter Anne Might in lieu and full satisfaction of Fiftie pounds given unto her the said Anne by her mother my late wife, deceased. Also I give and bequeath [unto] Samuell Cust the sonne of my Brother Master Joshua Cust of Pinchbecke in the County of Lincolne, Deceased, the summe of Two hundred and Fiftie pounds of lawfull English money to be paid to the said Samuell Cust by my Executor within six moneths after my decease. Alsoe I give and bequeath unto Samuell Cust the sonne of my Sonne Richard Cust All my Lands, Tenements, and hereditaments in Creeton and Counthorpe in the County of Lincolne which I lately purchased of Master Robert Willice, To have and to hold all the said Lands and Tenements unto the said Samuell Cust my Grandchild his heires and assignes for ever. Alsoe according to the desire of my well beloved wife, deceased, I give and bequeath unto Richard Cust my sonne one silver Bason and Ewre and the blewe Taffetie Curtaines, Vallance, and Counterpaine. Alsoe I give and bequeath unto mine eldest daughter Mistris Jane Freeman one pearle Necklace and the Damaske Curtaines both which she hath in SAMUEL CUST. 183 lier possession alreadie and otie Fower i)03 nted Diamond Ring and one gold ring that was my wedding ring, two silver lialfe pintes, one silver sugar box with the spoone to it, one silver porringer and two silver wine Bowles. Alsoe I give unto my youngest Daughter Mistris Anne Might one Gold Chaine, Two silver Salts, two silver beere Bowles. Alsoe I give unto mj' Daughter Beatrice the wife of my sonne Richard Cust my Watch and one Table Diamond Ring. Alsoe I give unto Elizabeth eldest Daughter of my sonne Richard Cust one silver Chafing dish and one dozen of new silver spoones. Alsoe I give unto Anne second Daughter of my sonne Richard Cust one silver pinte and six old silver spoones. Alsoe according to the desire of my well beloved wife, deceased, I give and bequeatli the Residue of all my Rings, plate, and hou.shold stuffe to my Three children Richard, Jane, and Anne, to be equally devided amongst them. Alsoe I give unto my sonne Richard and to my Daugliter Jane and to my daughter Anne to every one of them one Spurr Royall of gold, and to the residue of my Children and Grandchildren being Nyne and to Master Thomas Moore the elder and to Thomas Ward of Boston and to Mistris Horncastleof Boston To every one of them c)ne Eleaven shilling peece of old Angell Gold. Alsoe I give and bequeath unto the Overseers of the poore of Wigtoft in the County of Lincolne Ten pounds for the putting forth apprentizes the children of Charles Stout, late of Wigtoft aforesaid. Alsoe I give to the poore of Saint Georges parish in Stamford five pounds. Alsoe I give unto Elizabeth Newton fortie shillings and to Stephen Pue tenn shillings, and to Nurse Bamptou Tenn shillings, and to every one of my .sonn Richard Cust his .servants Three shillings fewer pence apeece. The residue of all my Goods, Chattells, Debts, and rights unbequeuthed and undisposed of I give them wholy to Richard Cust my sonne whome I make sole Executor of this my last AVill and Testament. In witnes whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and scale The Fif t day of March in the yeare of the reigne of our Soveraigne Lord Charles the second over England, etc.. King, etc., the Fifteenth Annoque Domini One Thousand six hundred sixtie Two. Samuel Cust. Sealed, signed, and declared to be the last Will and Testament of Samuel Cust aforesaid in the presence of Stephen Pue, Ben. Holmes. Proved at London by Richard Cust, the Executor, April 4th, 1663. (2) EXTRACTS FROM PARISH REGISTERS. Pinchbeck. 1593-4 Januario xxj Samuell the son of Henry Cust baptized. All Hallows, Lombaud Stkekt, London. 1621 July a*" Samuell Custe* and Anne Burrell, they married with a licence. DOWSBY. 1622 Junij 23"' Richardo Custe baptized. Hacconby. 1()25 Junij 15"' Jane the daughter of Samuell Custe was baptized. 1627 Oct' 2'' Elizabeth the daughter of Samuell Cust was baptized. 1631 Sep' 14"' Fran, daughter of M' Sam. Cust buried. 1633 Oct' 30"' Anna daughter of Samuel Cust et An. ux. baptized. Boston. 1653-4 Jan. 23 Ann, wife of M' Samuel Cust Justes of Peace Coram in the Church buryed. St. Gkorge, Stamford. 1662-3 March 10 Samuell Cust, Es- Lease. 16 W. AssiKnment dated May 12"', 1649, by Samuel Gust, of Boston, Esq., to William Slater of Spaldin;.', gent., of the residue of a lease from Queen Anne, dated 1610. The i)resent lease is for GO years of a messuage and seven pieces of land at a rent of 26?., " if Samuel Cust and his daughters Elizabeth and Dorcas shall .so long live." (21) Boston. 1049. Memorandum stating that Sir Robert Carre, Thomas Derham, and Robert Garland, sold, July G", 1G49, for £230, land in Bo.stoii to Adlard I'ury acting for Samuel Cust. (22) JUuG.^TE, Boston, and Skiebeck. iV7«e Deed*. 1019. Deed dated September 13"', 1649, by wliich William Morrice of Leasingham, gent., son of John Morrice and Susan his wife, sells two cottages in Bargate, Boston, and thirteen acres of pasture in Skirbeck for £420 to Samuel Cust of Boston, Esq. William Morkice. Witnesses, John I'oyntell, William Woode, Ara' llushworth, Robert Hurland, Antho. Harte, Rio. Hodgeson. Memorandum that Jolin Hobson of Boston had surrendered his bargain to purchase the above for £3 to Samuel Cust, who was to pay £420 and 20.». to M''" Morrice. 1650. Deed dated June 12"', 1650, by w hich Samuel Cust sells for £30 the two cott*iges in Bargate to John llobson. 1598. Deed dated October 6"', 1598, by which Richard Ogle of Pynchebek, Esq., sells for £130 to William llill of Boston, gent., ten acres of pasture in Skirbeck. 1G12. Two Deeds dated October 10"', 1612, by which Sir Edward Carre of Aswerby, knight and baronet, sells for £55 three acres in Skirbeck to William Hill. Bond of same date to release jointure of Dame Anne his wife. Signed EdwaBD CaBHE. Seal to deed: Arms, A chevron between three heads. Seal to liond : A bend between three head*. 1605. Fine levied Michaelmas 1G05 by which William Woodroffe and Joan his wife convey two cottages to William Hill. 1624. Deed dated May 17"', 1624, by which William Hill the elder, of Boston, sells for £230 thirteen acres of land in Skirbeck to John Morice of Leasingham, gent. 192 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. 1625. Eelease dated June S"" of the above from William Hill, son of William Hill the elder, and Amy Hill his mother. Witnesses, Geo. Tharold, Tho. Gamaliel Browne, Thomas Scott. 1634-5. Deed dated January 10"', 1634-5, by which John Morice grants (for the use of his son William Morrice and Hellen, daughter of John Whiclicote, who were about to marry) the above thirteen acres to John Whichcote and John Pointell. John Whichcote. John Pointell. Two seals : Arms, A lion passant. (23) Ceeeton and Counthoepe. 1659. Copies of Indenture and Deed dated July 3'''', 1659, by which Robert Willis of Creeton, Esq., sells for £1150 to Samuel Oust of the Black Fryers, in Stamford, Esq., a capital messuage and eighty acres of land in Creeton and Counthorpe. (24) MIGHT DEEDS.* 1653. Marriage Settlement dated September 26*, 1653, of Thomas Might of Gunthorpe, co. Norfolk, gent., and Anne Cust, daughter of Samuel Cust of Boston, Esq. Thomas Might covenants to settle on Anne, as her jointure, his manor house in Gunthorpe and 116 acres of land. Samuel Cust covenants to give Anne £1000. Eichard Cust appointed her trustee. Several Bonds from Samuel and Eichard Cust to complete the payment of this £1000 to Thomas Might. Agreement dated March IS*, 1672, after the death of Thomas Might, by which Jeffrey Might of Gunthorpe, agrees to sell the lands at Gunthorpe charged with the jointure of Anne Might, widow of Thomas Might, to Eichard Cust of Stamford for £900. Jeffy Might. EicH. Cust. Two seals : 1, MiGHT — Azure, on a bend or three mascles gules; 2, CuST — Quarterly, 1 and 4, Cust ; 2, Cust {death's head) : 3, Randson; over all Pury in escutcheon of pretence. 1675. Deed dated July 1"', 1675, by which Eichard Cust and Anne Might, widow, sell for £1830 the Gunthorpe estate to Sir Philip Mathews of Gobions, Bart., and Edward de Grey of Thursford, for the use of Francis Guybon of Thursford, co. Norfolk, and Isabella Mathews, daughter of Philippa Mathews, and sister of the said Sir Philip, who were about to marrj-. Jeffrey Might is mentioned as being then dead. Deed dated December 20"', 1675, by which Eichard Cust charges an annviity of £60 on his estates to Anne Might, in exchange for her jointure charged on Obthorpe by a deed dated March 25'h, 1673. A bundle of receipts from Anne Might for this annuity, 1675 — 1688. * The following is from the 'Visitation of Norfolk, 1664' (College of Arms, D. 20, folio 129) :— Jeofifrey Might=pSuzan, dau. of Thomas Pettus of the I City of Norwich, Alderman. Thomas Might of Gunthorpe,=:Anne, dau. of Samuell Custe of Curton, in Com. Norf., gt. in Com. Lincolne. Tho. Might. Arms : Azure, on a bend or three mascles gules. SAMUEL CUST. 193 DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE BURRELL PROPERTY. (25) AViLL OF Richard Bubeell. Dated July 2nd, 1627 ; proved October 28th, 1629. (P.C.C., Ridley 83.) In the name of God Amen this p'sent second day of July anno domini one thousand six hundred twenty seven and in the third yeare of the raigne of our soveraigne lord Charles by the Grace of God, king of England, Scotland, ffraunce and Ireland, defender of the faith, etc., I Richard Burrell of Dowesby in the county of Lincolne, Esquior, being at this present in good and perfect health and memory (God I humbly thaiick him) doe make and declare this my last will and testament in manner and forme following, that is to sale, Hirst I commend and committ my soule into the handes of Allmiirhtie God, trusting and assuredly beleeueing through the meritts of Jesus Christ, to have free and full remission of all my sinnes and to inheritt eternall life in the kingdome of heaven with other the elect children of God And my bodie I commend to the earth from whence it came to be buried in decent and Christian buriall at the good discretion of my executor hereunder named. And now as touching such worldly substance as it hath plea-sed God to make me portaker of I giue and dispose of the same as foUoweth, vizt., I doe giue and bequeath unto the poore of the parish of Kilburnc in the countie of Yorke, where I was born, twenty nobles in money. Item I giue to the poore of the parish of Dowesby aforesaid the like some of twenty nobles. Item I giue to William Alliii, Esquior, fortie shillinges to buie him a ringe. Item I giue to my sonne Abraham lJurroll and to my two daughters Anne Custe and Mary Hare to everie one of them fortie shilliiiLjes to buie them ringes. And to my three sonnes in lawe William Robinson, Samuell Cust and John Hare to everie one of them fortie shillinges to buy them ringes. Item I giue to M' Christopher Barrett th'elder sometimes my servant fortie shillinges to buie him a ring. The residue of all and singuler my goodes, chattells and debtts unbequeathed (the debtts that I shall owe at the tyme of my decease being paid, legacies performed and funerall expences discharged) I doe giue and bequejith the same fully and wholly unto my loving and eldest Sonne John Burrell, whom of this my last will and testament I doe make and ordaine full and .sole executor. In witnes whereof I haue hereunto sett my hand and scale the day and yeare first abouewritten. RiCHABD liUBRBLL. Red, sealed, subscribed and declared by the testator to bee his last will and testament the day and yeares first abouewritten in the presence of Stephen King, scr., and Joh'is Palmer, John Fox, servant to the said scr., William Willson. Proved in London October 28th, 1629, by the executor John Burrell, and also registered at York (Probate Registry, vol. 48, fo. 294). On May 25th, IGGO, Administration of the goods of Richard Burrell, late of Dowesby, was granted at York to Dorothy Dawtry alias Burrell hi.-) granddaughter to administer the goods not yet administered by John Burrell, son of deceased and executor of the will. (26) Will of Daniel Bvbbell. Dated October 12th ; codicil dated December 4tb, 1616 ; proved February 13th, 1616-17. (P.C.C., Iteeve 10.) I Daniel Burrell, citizen and grocer of London .... give and bequeath unto L}'dia my beloved wife a Recognisance of 1000 pounds entered into by my father unto mo for the assurance of the payment of 100 pounds a yeare unto me during my life .... and all my howse hold stuffe and implements, Jewells and plate and her ownc Apparell, lynnen and wollen, and further give her a debte of 350 poundes due unto me from my father in lawe William Acton.* Al.-ioe I give to everie of my three brothers and unto everie of my three sisters the some of 50 poundes .... I give and devise to my owue father the some of thirty poundes to buy a bason and ewer. Also * In the copy of this will at Somerset House this uame is erroneously spelt Aston. C C 194 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. I give unto my mother, myne own father's wife, the some of twentie poundes to buy her a Jewell with. Also I give unto my wy ves father and mother to each of them three poundes .... to buy each of them a ringe. Item I give unto my wives brother John Acton five pounds .... to buy him a ringe and to either of her two sisters forty shillings a peace to buy each of them a ringe. Also I give unto Mathewe Brownrigg of Ipswich, marchant, the some of five poundes to buy a ringe for him and his wife. Also I give unto William Blosse of Ispwich, gent., the some of three pounde.s. And to Robert Benham of the same towne, mercer, the some of fiftie shillings. And unto Edmund Daye, dyer, of the same towne, five poundes to make either of them a ringe. Alsoe I give unto Alexander Bisbie of London, Salter, and unto John Downman of London, Batcheler of Divinitie, and unto Roger Cutler of Ipswich, merchant, to everie of them the some of three poundes to buy everie of them a ringe. Also I give to buj' rings five pounds to William Elmnst of London, haberdasher, and to my landlord Anthony Parkes 50.S. Also I give to Thomas Carter, minister of St. Margarett's parish in Ipswich, 50s. and to M' Culverwell of London, Clark, late preacher in Lumber streete, London, ten pounds. Also I give to Michael Goodere of Ipswich, marchant, my liverie gowne and 50*. for a ringe, and I freelie discharge Nathaniell Warde, gent., of all such money as he doth owe me and give him 50*. for a ringe. All the rest of my goods and Chattells I give and bequeath unto my said wife Lydia who I make and ordeyne my sole executrix. And I doe humbly requier my father to be my Supervisor .... and whereas I stand bound for my father as his suretie .... for divers great sums of money I doe earnestlie and humbly request my father that he will presentlie after my decease free and discharge myne executrix of and from the same. Codicil dated December 4th, 1616. I give and bequeath unto Lydia my wife and to the heires of her body all my messuages, lands and tenements in the cittie of London and for want of her issue to Abraham Burrell my brother and his heirs, for want of such issue to Henry Burrell my brother and his heirs for ever. Proved, P.C.C., February 13th, 1616-17, by Lydia Burrell, relict and executrix.* (27) EXTRACTS PROM PARISH REGISTERS. St. Benet, Geacechukch Steeet, London. 1572- 3 Richard Burrell and Rachal Bell married Feb. 3. 1573- 4 Susan daughter of Richard Burrell, grocer, baptized Feb. 21. 1575 Susan daughter of Richard Burrell, grocer, buried Dec. 15. 1578 Susan daughter of Richard Burrell, grocer, baptized May 4. 1580-1 A still born daughter of Richard Burrell, grocer, buried Jan. 20, under her father's chamber window in the churchyard. 1582 Samuel son of Richard Burrell, grocer, baptized March 25. 1583 Daniel son of Richard Burrell, grocer, baptized Nov. 24. 1583 Rachell ux. Richard Burrell, grocer, buried Nov. 26. 1588 John son of Richard Burrell, grocer, baptized Nov. 10. 1589- 90 Abram son of Richard Burrell, grocer, baptized Jiin. 18. 1590- 1 Elizabeth daughter of Richard Burrell, grocer, baptized Jan. 17. * There is a mural monument in the Church of St. Mary Elms, Ipswich, with this inscription : " Danieli Burrili generoso in setatis flore morieuti posuit relicta ejus Lydia Burrill." Arms on this monument : Argent, a saltire gules betioeen four bur-leaves vert, on a chief azure a lion's head erased betvieen tivo pichaxes or. There is also in this church a monument to the Acton family, with these inscriptions : " Memorise Gulielmi Acton, vivi justi, etc., qui obiit Nov. 29, 1616, set. 76," and "Alicise filise Gulielmi Bloyse, Arm. mcestissimus ipsius maritus Johannes Acton posuit. Obiit in flore juventse." On the top of the monument are the Arras of Acton : Gules, a /esse in a hordure engrailed ermine. (' Topographer and Genealogist,' vol. ii., pp. 294, 295.) SAMUEL OUST. 195 1592 Henrie son of Richard Burrell, grocer, baptized Aug. 20. 1595-6 Anne daughter of Richard Burrell, grocer, baptized March 7. 1597 Jane daughter of Richard Burrell, grocer, baptized August 14. 1612 Jane daughter of Richard Burrell, grocer, buried May 26. St. Antholin, Budge Row, London. 1587 Richard Burel and Jane Jaye married Nov. 13. 1593-4 The son of M' Richard Burrell buried Jan. 12. 1611 William Robinsonn, gent., of the Temple, and Elizabeth Burrell of Benit Gracechurch, married by licence April 8"'. 1623 M" Jane Burrell from Lumber Street, buried Sep. 25. All Hallows, Lombard Stbeet. 1621 Samuell Custe and Anne Burrell, they married with a licence July 3. 1623 Jane ux. M' Richard Burrell buried Sep. 25. St. Gbeoobt by St. Paul's. 1621 Two still born children to M' Burrell, gent., buried Nov. 16. 1621 Joane wife of M' Burroll, uenl., buried same day. 1627 M' Henry Burrell, gent., buried March 29. St. Bbide. 1714 Redman Burrell of S' Dunstan's Ea.st and Mary Browne of S' Paul's, Covent Grarden, married De<;. 9. DowsBY, CO. Lincoln. 1618-19 Jane Burrell baptized Jan. 6.* 1G20-1 Frances Burrell baptized Jan. 7.* 1621-2 Dorothy Burrell baptized Mar. 22* 1622 Richarde Custe bajitized June 23.* 1624 Henry Burrell baptized July 13. • 1625 Elizabeth Burrell baptized Oct. 13.* 1632 John Burrell baptized May 27.* 1639 Redinaine Burrell. Es(i., atid M" Jane Earle married Aug. 29.* 1640 John son of Redinayne Burrell, Esq., buried June 8.' 1640 Thomas Gaudy and M" Jane Burrell married Dec. 23.* 1664-5 Jane dau. of Redmaine Burrell. jun., and Jane his wife, born, baptized and buried March 13.* 1669- 70 Jano wife of Redniayne Burrell buried Jan 9.* 1670- 1 Richard Burrell the son of Redniayne and Jane Burrell buried Feb. 8. 1674 Thomas the son of Redniayne and Judeth Biirnill baptized July 2. 1675-6 Redniayne the son of Redniayne and Jndetli Burrall ba|)tized Feb. 24. 1677 Jane the daughter of Redniayne and Judeth Burnill baptized Dec. 25. 1C80 Alice the daughter of Redniayne and Judeth Biirnill biptized Nov. 12"". 1G81-2 William the son of Redniayne and Judeth Burrall baptized Mar. 25. 1682-3 Redmayne Burell, Esq., buried Fob. g*"- * The Burrell entries marked with an iust«risk are from the transcripto of the Dow.>!by Registers in the Diocesan Registry at, Lincoln, for which and other information relating to the Burrell familj', I am indebted to the Rev. C. Wilmer Foster. c c 2 196 RECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. 1694 M" Judeth Burrell, widdow, buried May S"". Memoria Pise jEterna. 1706 Judeth the wife of Humfrey Hyde, Clerc', buried Nov. g"". 1714-15 John the son of Thomas Burrell, Esq., and Elizabeth his wife buried Jan. 6. 1716 M"' Peter Neale, Clerk, and M" Alice Burrell married Aug. 9. 1718 Elizabeth the wife of Thomas Burrell, Esq., buried Sep. 20. 1727 M' Humfrey Hyde, Rector of this parish, buried April 30"'. 1733 Thomas Burrell, Esq., buried Dec. 28"'. 1742 William Burrell, gent., buried April 30'". 1760 Redmain Burrell, gent., buried June 24"'. 1763 Thomas Burrell, Esq., buried Dec. 22"". FuLBECK, CO. Lincoln. 1640 John Burrell y" sonne of Redmaine Burrell and Jane his wife baptized June y" 4"'. 1641 John Burwell sonn of M' Redman Burwell and M" Jane his wife baptized Aprill y"^ IS'". 1642 Frances Burrill daughter of Redman Burrill and Jane his wife was baptized May 10. 1644 Redmaine Burrill the sonn of Redmayne Burrill, Esquire, was baptized Aprill 11. 1646 Ann Burrill dau. to Redmayne Burrill, Esq., baptized Dec. 30. Leadenham, CO. Lincoln. 1665-6 Redmayne the sou of Redmayne Burrell, Esq., and Jane his wife baptized March 13. 1665-6 Redmayne the son of Redmayne Burrell, Esq., and Jane his wife buried March 15. Caythorpe, CO. Lincoln. 1660-1 Elizabeth wife of the Rev. Ralph Tunstall buried February 15. St. Maey, Stamfoed. 1654 Frances wife of Robert Slowe buried July 31. St. Michael, Stamfoed. 1719-20 Jane the widow of Thomas Foster, warden, buried Jan. 25. All Saints, Stamfoed. 1673 Judith daughter of Redmayne Burrell baptized April 20. South Oemsbt, co. Lincoln. 1659 Michael Lister of Burwell, Esq., and Anne, widow of Thomas Peers, late of Alverston ia the county of Warwick, Esq., were married August 25. 1677 Dame Elizabeth wife of the right Worshipful! Sir Drayner Massingberd, Knt., buried.* • Ann Peers is mentioned as one of the daughters and coheirs of Abraham Burrell in a deed at Ormsby Hall, dated August 24th, 1659. There is also preserved here the marriage settlement of Drayner Massingberd and Elizabeth Burrell, " one of the daughters of Abraham Burrell of' Medloe, co. Hunts," bearing date May 20th, 1651. An inscription in Ormsby Church states that Dame Elizabeth Burrell was buried December 1667, aged 77 years, but the age here assigned to her is evidently wrong, as she was one of the younger daughters of her parents who were married in 1617. (Massingberd's ' History of Ormsby,' pp. 172, 173, 327, 362, 363.) SAMUEL OUST. 197 (28) Maruiage Licences. 1617 May 31 Abraham Burrell of St. Martin Orijar, merchant, bachelor, 27, and Elizabeth Butts of St. Swithin, London Stone, spinster, 18, daughter of Richard Butts of Ham Court, Chertsey, Surrey, gent., who consents ; at St. Swithin aforesaid. Bp. of London. 1662 Aug. 6 Redmayne Burrell of Dowsby, co. Lincoln, Esq., bachelor, about 20, consent of father Redmayne Burrell of same, Esq., and Jane Relfe of Dallington, Sussex, spinster, about 17, con.sent of father James Relfe of same, gent. ; at St. Foster, London, or . . . ., Vicar-General. 1662-3 Jan. 13 Giles Sylvester of St. James', Duke's Place, merchant, 30, Anne Burrell, spinster, 18, dau. of Sir Redmayne Burrell, Knight and Bart.* of Dousb}', co. Line, who consents ; Gt. St. Bartli lomew. (29) Inner Temple. From the Book of Admissions of Students at the Inner Temple. 1G33 Dec. 12 Redmain Burrell, gent., sou and heir-apparent of John Burrell, Esq., of Dowsby, Lincolnshire. 1633 Dec. 12 Richard Burrell, gent., second .son of the same. (30) Dowsby. 1599. Deed dated August 14"', 1599, by which AVilllam Rigdon of Dowsbie, co. Lincoln, Esq , grant.-* to Henry Hall of Gretford a close at Grayby called " The Sheepe pasture," containing two hundred acres of pa.sture, bounded by A.slacklabie Close N., Grabiethorpe S., Beck Close E. and land of the Earl of Lincoln W., a tenement at (Jraby with twelve acres of pasture and one hundred and forty acres of arable land in Dowsbie, bounded by Rippingalo field S. and Sheepe pasture N.f (31) Chaboe on Dowsby. 1623. Indenture dated October 30"', 1623, between John BurVell of Londonthorpe, co. Lincoln, Esq., and Richard Rowe of London, Men-hant taylor, of the one part, and William Robinson of the Inner Temple, Esq., Abraham Burrell of Ham Court, Chertsey, co. Surre}', Esq., Samuell Cust of Hackenbie, co. Lincoln, Es([., and Thomas Dorrell, Citizen and haberdasher of London, of the other part. AVitnesses that John Burrell, Thomas Rowe, citizen and merchant taylor of London, Robert Mildemay, John Ca,son and Richard Dike, citizen and grocer of London, by an Indenture dated October 30"', 1G23, had demi.sod to the .said William Robinson, Abraham Burrell, Samuell * This is an error. Redmayne Burrell was neither Knight nor Baronet. t This seems to bo one of the deeds referring to the purchase of the Dowsby estate by Richard Burrell from William Rigden. Henry Hail possibly bought these pieces of land on behalf of Richard Burrell. 198 RECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. Cust and Thomas Dorell a close at Dowsby called " Oake Close " for forty years after the death of Richard Burrell, father to the said John Burrell, that they might pay from the profits thereof the following sums : — £ Unto Jane Burrell daughter of Abraham Burrell .... 100 „ Jane Robinson daughter of Elizabeth Robinson . . . 100 „ Anne Cust daughter of Jane Burrell, mother of the said John Burrell 100 „ Richard Cust son of the said Anne Cust .... 100 „ Thomas Dorrell godson of the said Jane Burrell . . .20 „ Anne Ellis daughter of Dorothy Ellis . . . . .20 And after payment of these sums that they should convey the said close to John Burrell.* John Buerell. Richard Rowe. (32) Houses in Milk Street, Cheapside. 1610. Indenture dated April 30"", 1610, between William Prise of Lincoln's Inn, gent., and George Beverley, clothworker, on the one part, and Richard Burrell, citizen and grocer of London, and Abraham Burrell his son. Prise and Beverley hereby agree to sell for £200 to Richard and Abra- ham Burrell two houses in Milk Street, West Cheape alias Cheapside in the parish of S' Mary Magdalene, 1 a corner house known as " The Bell," leased in 1597 by Sir John Whitbrook, Knt., of Putney to William Colyer for 21 years ; 2 Another house and shop in Milk Street, leased in 1597 by Barnard Saunders of Plower, co. Northants, gent., and Katherine his wife, daughter of John Whitbrook, late citizen and clothworker of London, deceased, at a rent of £4 for 21 years to William Colyer, both of which houses had been bought by John Gilbert, citizen and grocer of London, and had been sold by him to William Prise and George Beverley. Will** Pryse. Geoeg. Beveeley. (33) Dibble Lane. Three Deeds. 1465-6. January 25"", 1465-6. Deed by which John Corby, John Rogerson and Cecilia Melbourne grant to Thomas Hart, baker, William Wodehouse, Panuario, and William Lynley and John Barkby, bakers, two tenements in the parish of St. Michael Queenhithe, formerly belonging to William Newport ; Rado Verney, Lord Mayor, and others, witnesses. 1502. July 18"*, 1502. Deed by which Thomas Betanson of London, chaplain, grants the same to Ranulph Harte, baker, and John Barkly, scrivener. 1503. September 11"', 1503. Deed by which Radulpli Harte, baker, and John Barkby, scrivener, grant the same to William Polton of St. John outside the bar of West Smithfield, gentleman, and Margaret Harte, daughter of the said Radulph, who are about to marry. * A certificate given b}' Abraham Burrell to the Commissioners for Compounding (when dealing with the Burrell estate) shews that this land was demised to him and the other trustees in performance of a trust reposed by his mother Jane Burrell, who had power to dispose of this land, but in consequence of the troubles, none of the sums named above had been paid up to 1646. (See ' Royalist Composition Papers,' vol. 181, pp. 514-515.) SAMUEL OUST. 199 (34) Dibble Lane * 1017. Extract from a memorandum in the handwriliwj of Brownlow, 1st Lord Brownlow. " There is a deed being a Draught of an Indenture of Bargain and Sale of several tenements and a wharf in Dibble Lane dated 1017, between Ann liurrel widow of Saniuell Burrel, Abraham Burrel and Henry liurrel of the one part, and Richard lJurrel, Esq., of Loudon, Thomas Howe, Citizen, and John Casou, Grocer of Loudon." (33) Ram Taveun, Cheapsidb. tiix Deeds. 1625. Indenture dated December 20"', 1625, by which Richard Burrell of Dowsby, Ksq., grants the Ram Tavern, in Ram Alley, Cheapside, near Fleet Street, in the parisli of St. Dua^tan's in the west, to John Barrel! of Londonthorpe his son.t 1625-6. Pardon of Alienation dated Februar}' 12"', 1025-0, for Richard Uurrell, Esq., which recit«s that by an Indenture dated January 30''', ll>25-6, he and his son John Burrell had conveyed to Samuel Cast and Anne his wife the Ram Tavern for their lives, with remainder to their second and other younger sons. A portion of the Qrent Seal attached. 1020. Foot of Fine levied at Westiuinster Easter 1626 by which John Uurrell conveys the above to Samuel Cust and Anne his wife. 1(;20. Copy of Decree of the Court of Chancery dated March :iO"', 1626, ordering Richard Uurrell, John Uurrell, Samuel and Anne Cust, to grunt a lease of the Ram Tavern to Alice King, widow. 1627. Lease dated June 18"', 1627, from the above-named i)arlies to Alice King of the Rjiin Tavern, for 15 years from March 25"', 1627, at a rent of £43. 1646. Lease from Samuel and Anne Cust of the Ram Tavern dated July SO"', 1646, to Christopher Fi.sher, citizen and vintner, for seven years at a rent of * This deed is not at Helton, but, as well ;us the three jirevious deeds, appears to refer to some of the house property in London given to Mrs. Samuel Cust by her father Richard Uurrell. t Richard Uurrell seems to have had other houses in Ram Alley. Sir Richard Urownlow tells us in his MS. Diary at Uellon that he went January 4"', 1658-9, " to M' Uurrell's house at Dowsby by virtue of a commission directed to Sir William Urownlowe Uaronett & one Alsora a K' & to myselfe & Richard Cust & Charles U,i;,'shaMe attorney in Uourne or to any 4, 3 or 2 of us to take the acknowledgment of a line of S' John Uurrell Redmaine Uurrell & John Uurrell sons of the s'' Sir John for :! houses in Ramms alloy w''' D' Glisson bou;;ht of John Uurrell for 460 li. I then joined with M' Uagshavvo in the taking of it, etc. All this done in the little parlor of Dousby about 4 of the clock in the afternoon, Tuesday." 200 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. (36) Case respecting the Ram Tavern. Two papers in the handwriting of Samuel Cust. 1657. Alice King, her lease did commence the 25"' of March 1627, the lease confirmed 15 yeares, & ended the 25"" of March 1642, at 43" per annum. M'' Fysher paid the same rent untill Michaelmas 1642. From Michaelmas 1642 untill Michaelmas 1644 he paid only 25" per ann., from Michaelmas 1644 untill ladyday 1646 he paid only after 20'' per ann., from ladyday 1646 he took a lease for 7 yeares to pay for the tow first yeares after 24" per ann., & for the 5 last yeares after 30" per ann., which lease expired the 25"' of March 1653. From the 25"' of March 1653 unto the 24"' of June 1657 he hath paid after 40" per ann., & his Michaelmas rent 1657 he denyeth to pay until I will make him a lease for 7 yeares from the expiration of his last lease w""' he pretends I did promise him, but I am sure I never did, for I have endeavoured all I could to gett him out of my howse ever since his last lease expired. 3 December 1657. Sam^'I- CtrsT. 1658. Richard Burrell and John Burrell his sone and heire-apparent, in consideration of the uaturall love and affection which they beare unto Anne, one of the daughters of the said Richard, and for the advancement of the said Anne and the heires of her bodj^ doe by their Deed indented bearing date the 30"' day of January in the first yeare of King Charles (1625-6) covenant with Samuel) Cust and the said Anne his wife, that they the said Richard and John and their heires and assignes shall and will stand and be seised of the Rame Taverne in Ram Alley, To the use of the said Richard Burrell for his naturall life, and after to the use of the said Anne for her uaturall life, and after to the use of the said Samuell Cust for his naturall life, and after the decease of the said Samuel and Anne, to the use of the second sone of the said Samuell on the body of the said Anne to be begotten, and of the heires of the body of the same second son lawfully to be begotten, with diverse other remainders in tayle. Samuell Cust and Anne his wife did make a lease of the said tenement unto Christopher Fisher from the 25"" of March 1646 for seaven yeares, which ended the 25"' of March 1653. The said Christopher Fisher still continues in the howse, payeth his Rent, and the said Samuell Cust hath accepted of it hitherto, but now desires to put him out. The said Anne Cust is dead, her second sone Samuell Cust is yet under age. Question. "What course in law the said Samuell Cust must take, being but lessee for life, to get out of the howse the present tenant Christopher Fisher ? He hath had diverse warnings from the said Samuell Cust to provide himself an house, but will take none. 12"' of Aprill 1658. (With these papers is a letter dated August 4"', 1657, signed " Yo'' Loving Tennant to serve, Christopher Fisher," which asks that a lease might be granted to him at a lower rent.) (37) House in Cheapside. 1653. Copy of an Agreement made December 28"', 1653, by Richard Cust, Esq., on behalfe of himselfe and his father Samuell Cust, Esq., with Timothie Wade, Citizen and Grocer of London, to sell a house in Cheapside to Wade for £700, and £5 for a gratuitie to M''" Cust. 1658. Agreement made by M' Samuell Cust, M'' William Bird and M"' Timothie Wade, April 21", 1658, to acquit the former agreement respecting the house " where M' Wade now liveth," and to allow M' Bird to buy it for £880, on condition that he gives M' Wade a lea.se of it for 21 years at £60 per annum, with the option for four years of buying it for £900. FACSIMILE OF A PAPER AT BELTON IN THE HANDWRITING OF SAMUEL CUST. /to«^ f».fi^>- /tt^4,'est them towardes their better inainetenaunce during soe lon;;e as the same lectures shall be there read and I'ontynued, And if the same iiiorninge lectures shall hereafter ha])pen to discoiitinewe and surcea.'e Then my M ill and minde is that the same twenty and five shillinges a yeare shall be given and distributed to and amongst the jioorest of the same parish w''' shall have moste neede at the discrec'ons of the churchwardens and cheif parishioners there for the tinie beinge. Item I give and be(|ueath unto the children of Christe's Hospitall in London tenne poundes in money. Item I doe giue and Ijcqueath unto the foresaide Jane Burrell my daughter before named the sfdnme of fifty ])0undes in money to dis()ose of at her pleasure (if the same Jane Hurrell shall be living at the time of my decease) to be paied unto her within twelve moneths next after ray decea.<mplislie and be of the full age of twentie and one yeres And if either of them shall happen to departe this mortall life before they shall seavcrallie accomplishe and t)e of thage of twentie and one yeres then I will that the parte and pore 'on of him soe dyeiiige shall remain and be paid to the survivor of them, Aned (amongesl otber.s) of Sir Thomas I'ulli.son, knighte, and whiche I latelie l)argainelamente conteyninge in the whole thirteene sheetes of paper 1 llie saide Henrie Jay have subscribed my name and sett niy serile to them all the day and yeare firsto above written IJy me Henrie Jay thelder dr;i|)er. This Will wa.s seale, and to my Sauior Jesus Christ whoe onely hath redeemed me, and to the holy ghost my mercy full Sanclilior one onoly god in Ma''*' but porsoniis three distinct, trustingc and assuredlie beleveinge to haue free pardon and forgiveues of all my sinns b}' the onely merilts. Death and passion of Jesus Christ and by none other meanes. My body I commend to the earth from whence yt came to be buried in the parishe church of S' Antholins in or nere Uudge Rowe in London in the same place where lleury Jay my Ifather and Klizabuth my late louing wief were buried. And I appoiiite my funerall to be in the afternoone about two of the Clock. And before I dispose of my estate my minde and 208 EECORDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. will is that Whereas there is due b}^ the bequest of my said ffather unto Mary Burrell one of the daughters of my Brother Burrell by my sister The some of one Hundred fowerscore n3'ne pounds fifteene shillings and tenn pence, And to Henry Jay my sotine the some of two hundred fourescore fower pounds thirteene shillings sixe pence halfe penny, And to Jane Jay my daughter the like some of two hundred fowerscore fower pounds thirteene shillings sixpence halfpenny, That the said several somes be first taken and deducted out of my personall estate and that the said somes be paid unto the said Marie and Jane respectively at thire severall ages of Eighteene years or at theire Mariage which shall first happen, And the said some due unto my son Henry be paid unto him at his age of one and tweutie yeares Provided alwaies that the said Marie and Jane, and their husbands yf they shall happen to be Maried, And ni}' son Henry and every them doe uppon the payment of the said severall somes severally and respectively seale and deliver a good and sufficient release in lawe to my executors hereinafter named for the dischardge thereof. And my will alsoe is that the said severall somes to be deducted as aforesaid untill the time of their severall payments shall remaine and be in ordering, putting out and disposinge of my executor herein named hee allowing unto ray said sonne eight pounds in the hundred for the same. And now as touching my goods, debts, chattells. Wares and Marchandizes whattsoever they be My will and mynde is And I give, bequeath and leave the same after the said legacies deducted and all other my debts and funerall expences first paid and dischardged according unto the auncient and laudable custome of the Cittie of London, to be divided into three partes. Whereof I will that my nowe loueing wife shall haue one equall parte to her owne use in the name of her perpartie and reasonable parte to her according to the same Custome belonging. The second parte of my said goods. Debts and Chattells I will and bequeath to be equallj^ devided amongst all my Children as well Married as unmarried (the portion already received by any of niy children Married being cast in and put in Hotchpott with my children uinnarried). And the third parte of my said goods, debts and chattells I reserve to be disposed of as is hereinafter expressed. Item my miude and will further is That Whereas I am possessed of divers leases of divers houses and tenements scituate and being in Budge Row and in the parishe of S' John upon Wallbrooke, London, That the said houses and tenements being iudifferentlie praised shalbe alotted and allowed to me and my executors as parte of my tliirde parte reserued as aforesaid. Alsoe my will and niinde is that if any of my children shall happen hereafter to decease before they shall attayne to the age of twentie and one yeares or be Married, That the parte, perpartie and porcion of him or her or them soe deceasing shall come, remayne and be equallie unto the Survivor and Survivors of them. Item what porcion shall hereby couie due to my soun Dyke or my daughter his wife as a Custoraar}' parte of my estate my will is and desire shalbe disposed of by my executors and overseers for the good and benefitt of his wife and children as shall seeme best unto them. Item my will and mynde is that my loueing wife shall hold and enio^' my now dwelling howse in Budge Bowc in London to her owne use duering her vviddowhood in as ample manner as I nowe hold and enio^'e the same together with the yard or garden plolt, stables, and other necessarie roomes thereto belonginge and which are nowe in my use and occupac'on, Shea my said wife paying the yearely rent which shall grow due for the same by vertue of the lease whereby I hold ytt and keeping the same house Wyudtite and Watertite and so that the lease thereof either for want of repa'cions and not paying of the rent as it ought to be may not be forfeyted or ympaired nor my executors sued or trobled for the same. Item I give to my daughter Dike's two sonns fifty pounds apeece to be paid to their ffather for their uses within two yeares next after my deceace putting in securitie to my executors for payment thereof at their severall ages of twentie and one yeares to the likeing of my executors. And of this my present Will and Testament I make and ordaine my said sonne Henry Jay my sole executor. But for that my said son is as yett within age I doe further will and appoint M"^ Thomas Rowe my brother to be my executor during the minority of my said sonne for the better p'formance of this my will. And my will and mynde is that the said Thomas Rowe and Robert Jay my cuzen shalbe Gardians unto my children that are within age during their nonage or untill they be married, And that they the said Thomas Rowe and Robert Jay shall have the disposeing, setting, and ordering of the part, perpartie and porcion of my said children which shalbe within age and unmarried to the best benefitt, advantage and profitt of my said children soe within age and unmarried. And that at the full age of my said children or marriage of any of them SAMUEL CUST. 209 respectively they the said Thomas Rowe and Robert Jay and everj' of them shall make and giue upp a iust and true accompt of the parte, purpartie and porcion of my childe or children soe of full age or married and of all increase, profitt and benefitt thereof made (their reasonable costs, chardges and expences being thereout allowed them). Item my Will is that my executors and gardians of my children aforesaid shall pay and alowe unto my daughter Jane for her maintenance and educacion duringe her nonage or untill she be married the sum of ffortie^oundes yearly and to my son the some of fliftie poundes j-earel}' during his minority out of the reveniewes of his lands. Item I doe of this ray Will constitute and appointe my beloued ffrends Richard ffisher of the Inner Temple, London, Esq"', and Richard Dike my sonne my supervisors and overseers. Item I doe give to Ann my maide servant five pounds in monny and to all my other servants twenty shillinges apeece. Item 1 give to Christ's Hospitall tenn pounds in monny. Item I doe hereby revoke and adnuU all former wills, legacies, bequests, executors and overseers by me in any case or wise before this day made, named, willed or bequeathed. In witness whereof to this ray last Will and Testament Conteyninge two sheets of paper close written I the aboue named Henry Jay have subscribed my name and sett my seale the day and yeare first aboue written. IIenby X Jay. Proved November 30th, 1620, by Thomas Rowe, one of the executors named. Proved May 23rd, 1626, by Henry Jaye, the son and executor. (44) Inquisition taken after the dbath of Hknet Jay. Chancery Inquititionn Pout Mortem, 21 James /., part 2, Ab. 57. Inquisition taken at the Guildhall in the City of London March 7"", 20 James I., Before Peter Probie, Ma3'or and Escheator for the said city, after the death of Henry Jay, Esquire, deceased, and upon the oaths of Andree ffeild, Edward Catcher, Henry Best, Eliza Parrie, William Downeinge, Robert Saunders, George Androwes, James Shawe, George Humfrey, John Gannet, Robert Jones, Peter Hinde, Francis Roberts, William Hinde, James Fletcher, Matthew Hiller, Tobie Berrie, Isaiic Pitts, Robert lloleland, William Naylor, AVilliam Ilarbert and Thoma.s Gresliam, Who say that before the taking of this Inquisition one William Allyn, Escjuire, was seised in his demeane as of fee of a garden plot in St. Stephens in the Ward of Wallbrook, London, of 61 feet on the east, 60 feet on the west, 21' feet on the north, on the .south 25 feel, and now or late in the occupation of Richard Dyke, abutting on the garden in the occupation of the lady Winifred Bond on east, garden of Edward Meredith on the north, the habitation of William Spencer on the south, and a messuage of Robert Dyke on the ea,st, and which garden is situate in the Barge in the parish of St. Stephen, Walbrook, London. And so being sei.sed on the l?"" March 1616 for £105 i)aid by Henry Jay and Richard Dyke, he the said Allyn bargained and sold the said garden plot to the said Henry Jay and Richard Dyke To hold the same to them their heirs, etc., for ever. The jurors further say that the said Henry Jay was also seised of a messuage with the ajjpurtenances being newly built called the Three Coultcs, in the oc(;u])ation of Francis Bickley, situate in Budge Uow, in the parish of St. Antholin, in the Ward of Cordwainer Street. The jurors found him seised of three other me.«snages in Budge Row, in fee tail, in the said j)arish adjoining the said Three Coultes, now or late in the occupation of John Cooke, Judith Bennet, widow, and (blank) Dockwniie, widow, or their assigns. Being .so seised on the 23'''' November the said Henry Jay died in the 18 James I., and Henry Jay is .son and heir of the said Henry, and aged 15 years and more. The said plot of land was held of the king in capite by knight's service, but by what part of a knight's fee the jurors are ignorant, and the same is valued in all issues above reprises 2s. And the four messuages were held of the King in free burgage of the City of London and valued per annum in the same way £6. E E '210 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. (45) Will of Eobeet Jaye. Dated January 27tli, 1635-6; proved May 11th, 1636. (P.C.C., Pile 119.) In the Name of God, Amen, the Eight and Twentith day of January- in the Eleaventh yeare of ihe Eaigne of .our Soveraigne Lord Charles, by the Grace of God of England, Scotland, ffraunce and Ireland, Kinge, Defender of the faith, etc., one thousand sixe hundred Thirtie five, I Robert Jaye late of the Cittie of London, Draper, weake in bodie but of a perfect memory (the Lord be praised therefore) doe make and ordaine this my last Will and Testament in manner and forme as followeth : First I committ my soule into the merciful! hands of God my creator stedfastlie hopeinge to bee made pertaker of everlastinge life by and through the merritts of Christ Jesus my Saviour and blessed Redeemer. And as for my Body I committ the same to the Earth desireinge it may bee decentlie buried within the bodie of the churche of Wilby in the County of Norff. accordinge to the discretion of my Executor. And as for my goods I give and bequeath as followeth, Imprimis I give and bequeath unto Hannah Wilton my grandchild the daughter of Robert Wilton of Wilby aforesaid, Esquier, Three hundred pounds of lawfull money of England to be paid to her att the dale of her marriage or att the age of twenty yeares which shall first happen, And if the said Hannah Wilton shall departe this life before her said marriage or age of twenty years Then I will that my executor shall paie unto my kinsman Richard Waddilow of the Cittie of Norwich, Worstead weaver, the somme of ffortie pounds thereof within one yeare next after the death of the said Hannah. Item I give and bequeath unto Mar}' Roper my sister fower pounds a yeare during the terme of her naturall life To be paid to her att fower times in the yeare, vizt. att every quarter twenty shillings. It' I give and bequeath unto Ann Tinlie my ould and trustie servant twentie pounds To bee paid within three moneths next after niy decease. And also I give her all my shirts, bands, handkerchers, And also one bedsteed with a featherbedd and twoe pillowes, a Coverlett, Blancketts, with all other the appurtenances to the said Bedd belonging as it stands in one chamber of one Robert Osbornes in the Cittie of London as alsoe conteyned within one Schedule now in the custody of one Henry Colborne of the said Citty, Screvener, moreover I give unto the said Anne two paire of sheetes. Item I give and bequeath unto Thomas Waddelowe (my kinsman), tanner, the some of tenn pounds to be paid to him within fower months next after my decease. Item I give and bequeath unto the said Richard Waddelowe my kinsman the somme of twentie pounds to be paid within six moneths next after my decease. Also I give unto the said Richard all my weariuge apparrell. Item I give and bequeath unto Thomas Waddelowe the son of the said Richard Waddelowe five pounds to be paid him when he shall take the degree of Master of Arte, Alsoe I give the said Thomas one booke of M' Calvin's workes upon the booke of Job. Item I give and bequeath unto my kinswoman Mary Crosse, widowe, twenty shillings to be paid within one moneth next after my decease. Item I give and bequeath all the Rest of my estate, goods and Chattells whatsoever to the said Robert Wilton whom I doe hereby make and ordaine sole executor of this my last Will and testament hereby renouncing and revokeing all former wills and giuftes whatsoever. In witnes whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and scale the dale and yeare first above written. Moreover I give and bequeath unto Edward Smith of Harpham, cler., the somme of twentie shillings, And to John Killingworth of East Deereham the somme of twentie shillings. Robert Jaye. Proved at London May 11th, 1636, by Robert Wilton the executor. SAMUEL CUST. 211 (46) EXTRACTS FROM PARISH REGISTERS. Eausuam.* 1559 Buried, Thomas Jaye, November 17"'. 1561 Married, Jolin Jaye and Alice rretyman, March 16'''. 1563 Married, John Sniythe and Elizabeth Jaye, January 31"'. 1564 liuried, Joan, wile of Thomas Jaye, .sen., February 8"". 1566 Buried, John, son of Thomas Jaye, March 15'''. 1572 Buried, Thomas Jaye, sen., December 18"'. 1587-8 Married, M' John Jaye and M" Frances L'Estrange, January 20"". St. Antholin, Kvduk Row, London. Marfpiret dau. of Harry Jay christened. AV'" Jay son of Henry .Jay cliristened. W'" Jay son of Henry Jay, drHper, buried. W'" Loye and Mary Jay married. Thomas Row and Mary Loye married. M' Walter Fi.sh buried. Aliis Jay wife of Henry Jay buried. Riciiard Burrel and Jane Jay married. Frances dau. of John Jay christened, ir Henry Jay, wid'', and M" Elsabetii Fish married. Elizabeth dau. of Jolni Jay christened. Dority dau. of Henry Jay y" younxer christened. A child of M' Henry Jay the younger buried. A child of Henry Jay y younger (unchristened) buried. Elizabeth dau. of M' Jay y' younger baptized. Jeane dau. of Henry Jay baptized. M' Hendereye Jaye buried. A child of ,\r Henry Jaye's buried before it was christened. Henry son to Henry Jaye christened. Henry son to M' John Jaye buried. Old Join) Davis, serv' to M" Jaye, buried. John .son to .M' Henry Jaye christened. Samuel Tucker and Eliza Jaye married. John son to M' Henry Jay buried. Elizabeth wife to M' Henry Jaye buried. M" Klizabeth Jeye the elder, widow, buried. Rii;hard Dike and Dority Jaye of tiiis par. married by licence. Jane daughter to M' William Hiwiton, son-in-law to Alderman Jay, buried. .M' Henry Jaye, Alderman, by niijht buried. Edward Duke and .M" Jane Jay, widdow to Alderman Jay, married. Donity wife to Itichard Dike buried in y' church. 1570 June 1 1572 June 29 1572 July () 1583 Sep. 16 1585 May 24 1585 July 26 1587 Sep. 9 1587 Nov. 13 1588-9 Feb. 9 1589 June 29 1589-90 Jan. 30 1594 July 28 1595 Sep. 14 1596 May 18 1598 Dec. 10 1601 Sep. 20 1601-2 Mar. 2 1602-3 Jan. 23 1604-5 Jan. 27 1604-5 Feb. 14 1604-5 Feb. 21 1606 Nov. 23 1607 May 25 l()07-8 Mar. 9 1609-10 Feb. 28 1610 June 21 1610-11 Fob. 4 1618 Aug. 11 1620 Nov. 29 1621-2 Feb. 17 1635 April 3 Entbiks hekehhino to Chbistopheh Jay in Rkoistkbs of St. Gboboe Tombland, NoBwicn. 1631 Johes filius Xpoferi Jaye, gent., Hajitizat fuit ]irimo die Novembris. 1632 Lucia lilia Christopher Jay Bapt. fuit xv"* Marlij 16:^2. 1634 Croferus filius Croferi Jay, gen., baptizat December 15'*', 1634. Buried. '* Besides these few' entries, which appear to refer to the London branch of the Jaj- family, I have a large number of extracts from the Ear>liam I{egisters, 1559 — 1649, and many notes of wills referring to different members of the Jay family, who were formerly very numerous at Earsham and the neighbouring villages of Bungay and Denton. As lately as 1759 there was a Henry Jay of Earsham, whose will was proved November 2nd, 1759. 212 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. 1636 William Jay y" son of Xtopher Jay and Judah liis wife bur. March 18"', 1636. 1638 Christopher y' sonne of Xtoph. Jay was buried May IB"". 1640 Judith y" daughter of M"^ Xtoph. Jay was buried Jan. IB"". 1642 Elizabeth y'' Daughter of M"' Xtopher Jay was baptized September 16"', 1642.* 1644 Lucy the daughter of M' Christopher Jay was baptized October 11"', 1644. 1648 Christopher the Son'e of Christopher Jay, Gent., et Judith his wife was baptized the frst. day of June An'o D'inj 1648. 1650 William the Sone of Christopher Jay, Gent., et Judith his wife was baptized the fist, day of December An'o D'nj 1650. 1652 Suckling the sonne of Christopher Jay, gent., & Judith his wife was baptized the tenth day of March An'o D'nj 1652. 1654 Thomas the Sone of Christopher Jay, Sheriffe, & Judith his wife was Baptized the twelthe day of May a.d. 1654. 1657 Christopher the sone of John Jay & Susanna his wife was borne the 10"' & baptised the 13'" of August 1657. 1659 Ann the Daughter of John Jay & Susanna his wife was baptized y' eight day of September 1659. 1664 Thomas the sonn of M' Xtoph. Jay was bered the 7"' of October. 1664 M" Louce Jay was bered the 4"' of November. 1675 M" Judah Jay the wife of Christopher Jay, Esq., was Buryed November the 7"'. 1679 Suckling Jay the sone of Christopher Jay, Esq., Buryed July the 17"'. (47) Maeeiage Licences. John Jaye of London and Frances L'Estrange of Earsham, Spinster. Licence dated January 15*5 1587. Consistory Court Book at Norwich. Henry Jaye and Alice Baylie of St. Mary Abchurch, London. General licence. Bp. of London, dated December 15"', 1561. Henry Jaie, Alderman of London, and Jane Tindall, widow of Humphrey Tindall, Gent., dec", at St. Bartholomew the Great. Bp. of London, dated January 21"', 1615-16. William Hunton of Middle Temple, Gent., Bach'', 24, son of Richard Hunton of Bushton, co. Wilts, Esq., who consents, and Elizabeth Jaie of St. Antholin's, London, Spinster, 17, dau. of Henry Jaie, Alderman of London ; attested by Eichard Dike of St. Antholin's, Grocer, who married one of the daus. of s'' M'' Henry Jaie ; consent of both fathers ; at Barnett, Herts. Bp. of London, dated June 1", 1616. (48) Admissions to Geay's Inn. From the Register as printed by Joseph Foster 1889. Henry Jaye, citizen of London, cousin of Richard Jaye, Serjeant-at-law. Cornelius Fishe, son of Walter Fishe, " faithful servant of our lady Queen Elizabeth." John Jay of London, gent. John Jay, son and heir of Christopher Jay of the city of Norwich, gent. John Jaye, son and heir of Suckling Jay of Holveston, Norfolk, Esq. 1592 Aug. 3 1592 Aug. 3 1609 May 19 1651 Nov. 6 1658 May 22 * Elizabeth Jay survived all her brothers and sisters, who must have died without leaving any issue before 1685, as in this year Elizabeth, then the widow of Leonard Gleane (buried at St. George Tombland 1683), held her first court as Lady of the Manor of Griston Hall, which had belonged to her father Christopher Jay. (See ' Norfolk Antiquarian Miscellany,' vol. ii., p. 627.) 213 CHAPTER XI. SIR RICHAED COST, BART., 1663—1700. Richard Cust, the only surviving son of Samuel and Anne Oust, was baptized at Dowsby, in which parish his grandfather Richard Burrell lived, on June 23rd, 1622. He was brought up to the legal profession, being entered as a student in the books of the Inner Temple, February 18th, 1640-41, as " Richard Oust, son and heir of Samuel Cust of Boston, CO. Lincoln, Gent.," and was called to the Bar nine years later, February 5th, 1649-50 (7). In the year 1640, his father Samuel Cust removed with his family from Hacconby to Boston, where Richard Cust, then a youth of eighteen years of age, met his future wife, Beatrice Pury. This young lady was the orphan heiress of an old famil}- which had owned for several generations a small estate at Kirton in Holland, then worth about £200 a year. Samuel Cust seems at once to have appreciated the importance of securing such an advantageous match for his son, and found no difficulty in obtaining the consent of Beatrice Pury's relations to their marriage. A formal agreement, dated March 16th, 1641-2,* was drawn up by Samuel Cust and duly signed by himself and by Humphrey Walcott, the lady's stepfather, and Thomas Cony, Town Clerk of Boston, her cousin and guardian, which provided that a marriage should take place between the young people at some f ntiu-e time. As they were then both under age, some delay seems to have been thought advisable, and the marriage was not actually solemnized for more than two years. In the meantime young Richard Cust, abandoning his legal studies, had adopted the profession of arms, being inspired in that direction by the outbreak of the Civil Wars. Samuel Cust, as we have seen, took a prominent part against the King, and his son obtained an appoint- ment in the Parliamentary Army as " Captain of the Trained Bands within the Wapentake of Skirbeck in the parts of Holland." His Commission dated December 31st, 1642, signed by Edward Ayscoughe, T. Grantham, Edward Whichcot, and Thomas Lister, is now at Belton (10). From this time forward Richard Cust was generally called Captain Cust, and appears to have continued to command a troop in the county militia throughout the Civil Wars until the Restoration. • See page 185. F F 214 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. The marriage arranged between Richard Oust and Beatrice Pury took place about the end of August or the beginning of September, 1644. Their marriage licence (which has been preserved at Belton) is dated August 29th, 1644, and authorizes the marriage to be solemnized in one of the three parish churches of Boston, Skirbeck or Fishtoffc (5), but no entry of it can be found in the parish registers of these places. A settlement, dated August 20th, 1644, had been duly executed by Samuel Gust and his wife, whereby the young couple were endowed with property at Pinchbeck and Bicker, and in London, of sufficient value to bring them in an immediate income of £200 a year, with the reversion of the rest of the family estates after the death of Samuel Oust and his wife. Beatrice Pury also settled her property at Kirton, worth about the same amount, on Richard Gust, herself and the issue of their marriage (20). Richard Gust and his wife, thus starting with an income of £400, appear to have gone to live after their marriage at the Pury family mansion called Eversham Place, in Kirton, where their two eldest children, Samuel and Isaac, were born, baptized and buried in 1646 and 1647. Here also was born their eldest daughter Elizabeth, who was baptized April 4th, 1649, and who afterwards married John Gockayne of Gockayne Hatley, Bedfordshire, at which place she was buried May 16th, 1739, having lived to the venerable age of ninety years (4), The baptisms of the two next children are not recorded in the Kirton Registers ; they may have been bom at Boston, where their grandfather Samuel Gust lived, or possibly in London. One of these was a daughter named Anne, who is mentioned in the ' Visitation of Lincolnshire in 1666,' as being the second of the four daughters of Richard Gust who were then living, and as this statement is signed by Richard Gust, there can be no doubt of its authenticity. We have no other record of this daughter, who was probably born in the year 1651, and died not long after 1666. The same Visitation also mentions a son named Richard, aged fourteen, who is described as being then the eldest son and heir of Richard Gust. This son must therefore have been born in 1652, and we know that he lived till 1673, when he died unmarried as hereafter mentioned. The birth of a fourth son named Pury is entered in the Kirton Registers under the date of June 16th, 1654, and his burial there on October 2nd in the same year. Shortly after the death of this last child Richard and Beatrice Gust left Kirton, where they had resided ever since their marriage, a period of more than ten years. During this time Richard Gust seems to have taken an active part in political as well as county business, a few records of which have been preserved. From the following letter, written to Richard Gust by Thomas Gony, the Town Glerk of Boston, his wife's cousin, it appears that in the year 1649 Richard Gust was appointed one of the Treasurers for the SIK EICHARD OUST, BART. 215 Division of Holland for the relief of the maimed soldiers of the Par- liamentary Army and for other purposes : — Thomas Cony to Eichaed Oust. Sib, My kinde respects to you and your wife. I am ordered by the Justices of the Peace to give you notice of theire election of you as Treasurer for the parts of Holland for the maimed soldiers, Marshalsea, Kinge's Bench, and Graole of Lincoln for the presente yeare, at the last General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, holden at Spalding, Easter last. This is all at present from. Sir, Tour loveinge Cozen, Kirton, 13th July, 1649. Tho. Cont. A considerable number of receipts, signed by various maimed soldiers who received grants of money, with a carefully kept book of accounts and other papers now at Belton, shew that Richard Cust zealously performed bis duties in the above offices. The first of these papers is an order made " Atte the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace held at Kirton, July 23rd, 1649, before Samuel Cust, John Willsby, and Edward Tillson, Esquires, Justices of the Peace," and it goes on to require Richard Cust to pay 10s. each to four maimed soldiers whose names are given. There are several similar orders, the last of which, in Samuel Cust's own hand- writing, was duly made by the Magistrates, on February 6th, 1651-2, to direct Richard Cust to pay over a sum of SOs., being the balance left in his hands, to the new Treasurer. In the month of July, 1653, Richard Cust was nominated by Cromwell as one of the members for the County of Lincoln to serve in the so-called Barebones Parliament or Convention. It appears by the Journals of the House of Commons that on July 21st, 1653, Captain Ciist was appointed to serve on a Committee for the Army, and that on October 25th in the same year he was placed on another Committee to consider certain petitions from the City of London and other cities. He was also selected on October 25th, 1653, to be one of nine members appointed " to give audience to Lord Lagerfeldt, Publick Minister from the Queen of Sweden," and they reported in due course to the House " that Lord Lagerfeldt did make a discourse to them in Latin," which it must be hoped that they understood. On November 1st in the same year Captain Cust was nominated as a candidate for the new Council of State which was then appointed, but just failed to obtain election to that body. A curious account of the way in which this election was carried on is given in the Journals of the House of Commons (vol. vii., pp. 281, 363). The Speaker first of all appointed four tellers, who reported that 113 members were present. Voting papers were then served out to the members present, and were collected by the Clerk of the House in two glasses. In one of these were placed the F F 2 216 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. voting papers for the re-election of sixteen old members of the Council who were to be continued in office, for whom there were seventeen nomi- nations, while in the other glass were collected the voting papers for the election of fifteen new members of the Council, for whom there were sixteen nominations. When the voting papers for the re-election of the old members of the Council were counted, it appeared that, as might have been expected, every member present had voted for " the Lord General Cromwell," who received 113 votes. Sir Gilbert Pickering coming next with 110 votes. Of the other candidates Colonel Norton received the fewest votes, and was consequently not elected. In the next ballot for the election of the fifteen new members for the Council, twelve candidates had a clear majority, and were at once declared elected,* Four others, Mr. Anlaby, Mr. Jervas Bennet, Colonel Bingham, and Captain Cust, received 52 votes each, and as only three out of these could be elected, the expedient was adopted of writing their names on four papers, which were rolled up and put into a hat for Mr. Speaker to draw them one by one. Captain Cust's name happening to be the last drawn, he was accordingly the one left out of the Council. The Barebones Parliament was not of long duration, for the majority became so alarmingly energetic in their proposed reforms, including with other drastic measures the abolition of the Court of Chancery and the suppression of tithes, that they incurred the displeasure of Cromwell. At his instance a strong minority of the members proceeded to the House early one morning, and finding themselves for once in the majority, passed a resolution " That the sitting of this Parliament any longer is not for the good of the Commonwealth," whereupon Cromwell at once dis- solved it December 12th, 1653. No mention is made of the names of the members who voted on this occasion, so that we are left in the dark as to whether Richard Cust was present. About this time a strong friendship had sprung up between Richard Cust and Sir Henry Vane the younger. The following four letters written to him by Sir Henry Vane give us some idea of the religious discussions so prevalent at that time, and are worthy of note as expressing Vane's own mystical and somewhat confused theological views. These letters are all dated from Belleau, a house in Lincolnshire, formerly belonging to the Bertie family, which had been lately acquired by Sir Henry Vane, and to which he retired after his expulsion from the Long Parliament.f * It may be interesting to note here that one of the new members of the Council of State elected on this occasion, who obtained 93 voles, was Sir William Browulow of Great Humby, Bart., whose great-grand-daughter, Anne Brownlow, married the second Sir Richard Cust, grand- son to Captain Cust. t One of the principal causes which had induced Cromwell to break up the Long Parliament was the measure pressed forward by Vane to free Parliament from being controlled by the army, SIE EICHAED OUST, BART. 217 Sib Heney Vane to Eichabd Cust. Though I wrote very lately to you upon occasion of a servant of mine going to London about his particular business, yet so sensible I am of your late kindness and respect to mee in putting by the thrust that was made att mee, whereof as well the towne as country was full, concluding it must bee, it was it seemes so sure layd, that indeed I esteeme it a very great obligation, and could not but by this bearer, Mr. Eushworth, acknowledge it, and doe not a little wonder att God's providence bringing you soe seasonably over to Belleau the better to have it in your minde, but I trust that begimiing of acquaintance was intended for better things, which the same good hand can lead too, and make ojjportunitys serve that we are not aware off. I bless God for that view of j-our spirit, which I have had as well by conference as by your letter, and joyne with you in seeking God, and wayting only ujjon him for such births of his Providence as may carry on the good of the nation, and the people of God in it, above all the short and narrow designs of the Instruments. I am, Your very affectionate friend and servant, H. Vane. Belleau, the Ist of Nov., 1653. The same to the same. Deabe S^ Tours of the 1st ia receaved, and you had not prevented mee, but that I stayd for a safe occasion, finding the way by the Poste subject to miscarriage now and then, especially as it goes upward. I must first acknowledge to you the reall demonstration of your Love in taking me not only of the \'an, but out from the Eeare of that honorable imployment intended, which it semes some other good freinds were soe desirous to confcrre uj)on mee. 1 sayd enough on that subject when you did the favor to let me see you, and hope your kindness in it shalbe ever truly valewed by mee in anything that lyes in my power. 1 hope the next weekes Print will tell us who are the men, and that I shall not need to desire your still continued Vigilance and Care, that by some creeping motion one be not stoUen in afterwards, as I have known sonictinu's hath beeno done. Things do not att all deceavemee in their motions, as 1 tiiink was hinted to you by mee when I saw you, and I am apt to beleeve they must keep on their course to the end of their Tedder, that both persons and things may be brought into the light, and standers by may be made to see whether our faces be sett Sionwanl, tilled with the expectiition of Christ's heavenly aj)pearance, or whether we be going backe to the Citty spiritually called Sodom and Egypt, where the Lord was crucified, and where his witnesses' dead IJodyes must be found before they be made to stand upon their feete in the glory of the Father. You let fall an expression in your Exercise when you mentioned the Dead Body of Christ as if the Body there was a Body of his and it will be reiueuibered that on Vane reniouslratinK at his expulsion how Cromwell retorted with the well-known words, " Sir llarry Vane, Sir Harry Vane, the Lord deliver me from Sir Harry Vane." 218 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. prepared before the world was of which little notice usually is taken. It was out of my minde to speake with you about it when you were here, but having myself some agreeing thoughts Avith you therein, I should take it for a greate [favour] if by your next I may clearly understand your thoughts therein. I easily discerne by the Choyce that hath been made, the truth of what you say in the busines of the new Counsill. The lord give us to be thought worthy of partaking of the minde of Christ and for other privileges to valew as they are. I am. Tour most affectionate freind and reall servant in the best bond, H. Vane. Belleau, the 8th of November, 1653. My wife presents her service to you and both of us to yours. The same to the same. Tours of the first instant I receaved the last night, and doe send this (which is my third) by the Conveighance of the same hand as delivered yours to mee. And truly it is noe small satisfaction to mee to be partaking of converse with you, though but by such small pittances, since fuller and freer communion cannot be injoyed. And I should more frequently give you this trouble, but that I doubt the ordinary conveighance may be subject to much danger, and I am sure in much writing in jealous times ther will not want misintrepation. However that shall not hinder mee as opportunity offers, who am also very much refreshed with'the hints you are pleased to lett faU from you, as well in the things of Christ as of the present transactions : wherein certainly the name and glory of Christ hath noe small concerne : and therefore I am in noe solicitude about the issue that God will certainly give, but doe verily beleeve, the way to it wilbe very terrible and Darke to the flesh. Our hearts shall meditate terror, and we shall say. Where is the Scribe, where is the Eeceaver, where is hee that counteth the towers ?* Creature, Counsell, and Strength must fayle before God will arise and be exalted ; and Hippocrites in Sion must be made afraid, and judged before that great and terrible Day of the Lord come. And to you I say it, I heartily wish that there be not found in the Best of those whose faces are sett Sionward, a secure spirit, as those that are att Ease in Zion, and though they may be in the number of those that desire the Day of the Lord, and are very earnest in contending to bring it in, yet doe it rather as mistaking what the Day of the Lord is, or att least to what end it will come. Which wilbe not settle them in any worldly glory light and power, though more refined than what is att present upon the stage, or in view to come forth. For the Day of the Lord wilbe darknes and not light, even very darke, and no brightnes att all in it,t as to the greatest expectations, that are yet kept up in thoughts of the most pure flesh, even the persons of true saints : by reason whereof God sayes in the same Prophet, Amos ix.. All the sinners of my people shall dye by the sword that say the Evill shall not overtake nor prevent us. What was that Evill ? The context plainly shewes, even the EviU that was to come upon the * Isaiah xxxiii. 18. t Amos V. 20. SIR RICHARD GUST, BART. 219 Earthly Jerusalem in its worship, ordinances, publike safety, inhabitants, every thing that might tend to uphold that tabernacle, even fleshly tabernacle of David, which Grod was resolve to lett fall, and out of its Ruines build up a Zion in a spirituall and heavenly glory, where the saints shall dwell on high, and finde a defense from a munition of Rockes, where bread shalbe given them, and their walls shalbe sure, where the Lord shalbe unto them Bread, Rivers, and Streams, to make them inaccessible at any Creature, opposition, or attempt against them. And therefore I ingenuously confesse I am not apt to promise myself much from any of the Hopes yet visible, but wayte for that Hope of Israel, which shalbe brought to light, and be shewn in his times, who is the only Potentate, and the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which noe man can approach unto, whom noe man hath seene nor can see. Which negatives are very comprehensive, and seeme to exclude most of what is at present in eye, by any witnes yet extant. I thought to have added something in this letter upon the subject you hinted in those scriptures mentioned by you concerning Christ's being, even as a Creature, before the Beginning of the world, as he that was before all things, and by whom all things consists, and having more ancient dayes, (besides those of his Godhead,) than of the Incarnation. But I have already tired your patience, so that I shall only say, I am. Tour most afEectionate freind and servant in the Lord, H. Vane. December the 14th, 1653. My wife desires her true respects to be tendered to you. As to what you mention of returning names meet for to be in the Commission of Peace, I confesse I know none att present I dare commend. If any shall desire my Roome, I shall not envy it them. The samk to the s.vme. Deake y. Tours of the 24th December I receaved not till the beginning of this present, and am very much obliged to you for your favorable opinion of those abrupt thoughts you fiiide in my letters. I am very glad we are now returned againe to our first and best relation for converse, which is that of Christians : leaving it to him who is Lord of Lords and King of Kings, who sets up one and pulls downe another, to dispose of the Kulc aniongst the .sons of men as he shall please, and shall most conduce to the making knowne of his Name as supreme Ruler amongst them. And truly I am apt to thinke that God is weaning his every day more and more from all worldly concerncs, as well in Government as other things, and making them to looke for Protection only in and by himself, who hath promised to be a Little ^Sanctuary unto his, in what condition soever his providence shall leave and dispose them. As to what you are pleased to call from mee on the subject of Christ's heavenly state, wherin he hath officiated the Person of Mediator from before the world was, and is the beginning as well as ending of the Creation of God, He that was, He that is, and He that is to come, the Alimighty, it doth require greater illustration than is nieete for any letter, and is very dillicult to 220 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. be hinted in short, lest misunderstood : and therefore I trust the Lord will minister a fitt opportunity for it in its propper season, as a witnes to be held forth, when the times may by the working of providence be better prepared for it than as yet they seeme to bee. Only thus much let mee say to you, that when that Mystery is unvayled, which the Apostle Paul intimates in 1 Cor. xi., where he says that as the man is the head of the woman, so Christ is the head of every man, and Grod is the head of Christ, then we shalbe better acquainted with what we are now but enquirers after. Christ therefore must first be found in God, as in his head, and must exist out of God, the glory and image of God, as the woman out of the man, and must returne into marriage union with God, as his Rest and End, eternally to cohabit in one spirit and life. This is wrought by the operation of the blessed Trinity, and are the first and immediate acts of God, those that are in the Beginning, in which is the Word, even the Word that is with God, and is God, who is before all things, and by whom all things consist, and without whom there is not anything made that is made. The Mystery that lay hid in God from before the beginning of the world, who created all things by Jesus Christ : he that sayes of himself (Prov. viii.), I was by him, as one brought up with him, rejoyceing allways before him, and my delights were with the sons of men. The Mystery treasured up in this Word of God is very greate, is exceeding high and heavenly : the first chapter of Ezekiel points att it, to those that have Eares to heare, also the 139th Psalm intimates much of the fullnes of it, that which fills all things, that is above all, and through all, and in all : even the fullnes of him that fills all in all. This Word, by the Incarnation, came to be seene with our eyes, handled with our hands, heard with our eares, even that Word of Life, which was with the Father from the Beginning, but is now made manifest, especially by the resurrection of Christ from the dead, being thereby ascended where he was before, and become engrafted into this Word as into his propper life, sitting downe at the right hand of its power, and therin being to returne to make himself seene of the Creature, as he is now seene of God. We are now sons, but wee know not yet what we shall bee : but when he appears, we shall appeare with him in glory, for we shall see him as he is. Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly, so rests Tours most affectionately in the Lord, H. Va^te. Belleau, January 16th, 1653. Each of the above letters is addressed " To my much honored Friend Richard Gust Esq," and sealed with the arms of Vane, Azure, three sinister gauntlets Or, quartering those of D'Arcy, Argent, three cinquefoils Gules, Sir Harry Vane's mother having been a daughter and coheir of Thomas D'Arcy, Esq., of Tolleshunt Darcy, in Essex. We gather from these letters that Eichard Gust had remained in London till January 1653-4. He returned to Kirton, where, as has been already stated, his fourth son Pury was born on June 16th, 1654, but left that place for good early in the following year. Eichard Gust and his father Samuel Gust now took up their residence together at Stamford, on the other side of the county, in a house called " The Blackfryars," which Eichard Gust had lately bought from the SIE RICHARD OUST, BART. 221 Cave family, and for which he paid about £750 (22). "The Blackfryars " was an excellent roomy house, which had large gardens extending from the house to the River Welland, with good stables and oflS^ces, and about ten acres of land attached, and was situated just outside St. George's Gate, Stamford, adjoining Tenter meadow. It was built on the site of the old Priory of the Blackfryars founded in 1221, which is often men- tioned in the ancient annals of Stamford. The Priory Church was visited in the year 1300 by King Edward I. and his Queen Margaret, and in the year 1315 by King Edward II. and his Queen Isabella, all of whom duly made offerings there. In the year 1332 King Edward III. took up his quarters at the Blackfryars Priory, where he remained several days, and he visited it again in company with his Queen Philippa in 1341 and attended mass in the church on this occasion. The Blackfryars Priory was suppressed in the year 1538, by King Henry VIII., who on January 5th, 1541-2, granted the buildings and the site to Robert Bocher and David Vincent. In 1574 they sold the property to Sir Edward Heron, who built a house there, but in the year 1611 sold it to William Walker, who bought it on behalf of bis father-in-law Robert Herrick of Leicester, uncle of the well-known poet of that name. Robert Herrick gave the Blackfryars to his daughter Elizabeth, then the young widow of Robert Orpwood, who afterwards married John Whatton. The following extract from one of her father Robert Herrick's interesting letters to his brother Sir William Herrick, dated December 26th, 1615, shews that the Blackfryars was soon again in the market. " For the Blakefrears at Stamford, my daughter is resolved to sell it, and there are three at least in hand with it If you or your frend will buy it, the price shall be but £700. It is rented and leased most of it by my son Walker at £46 per annum. It is very well walled round about, and in the mydst a fayre hows, that was built by Baron Heron. There is a f^ood deal of wood, fish ponds, and other commodyties. It is sarten a very good bargayue."* The Blackfryars property was eventually conveyed by Robert Herrick, Elizabeth Orpwood and John Whatton in the year 1616 to Henry Dcthe, who in the year 1632 parted with it to David Cecil, afterwards third Earl of Exeter, whose wife was Lady Elizabeth Egertou, daughter of John, first Earl of Bridgewater. In the year 1636 the Blackfryars was bought by William Cave, who with his son Robert Cave mortgaged it in the year 1652 to Hugh Gamlyn. Finally, on December 1st, 1654, the house was conveyed by Cave and Gamlyn to John Freeman, sen., and John Freeman, jun., for the use of Richard Cust, who bought up some other charges • Nichols's ' History of Leicestershire,' vol. ii., pp. 615, 616, 629. An interesting description of the Blackfryars as it stood in 1723 maybe seen in some advertisements in the 'Stamford Mercury ' of 1723 and 1724 for letting; the house, which are reprinted in the ' Reliquary,' vol. xiii., p. 169. See also ' Reliquary,' vols, viii., p. 95, xxi., p. 135 ; Harrod's ' History of Stamford,' vol. i., pp. 32, 40 ; and Drake's ' History of Stamford,' p. 604. O O 222 RECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. upon it (22). Although the Oust family seem to have taken up their residence there early in 1655 (23), yet the title of the Blackfryars was not finally cleared till some years after, in 1663, as appears by the following letter : — Edwaed Loed Montagu to Eichaed Cttst. S', [ have after a long time and a great deal of troble procured Mr. Walsh and my Lord Mordant to convey their right of the fryars in Stanford to you. The deede is sealed as it was drawne by your counscell, so I hope you will now be fully satisfyed. I desire you to dehver my bond to my servant, upon the receipt of which I have given him order to deliver to you all the writings that concerne the fryars. I have no more at this time to troble you with, but to assure you I shall ever remaine your faithfuU servant, Edw. Montagu. Boughton, June 9, 1663. (Address) Eor my loveing freind Mr. Oust at Stanford these.* On September 27th, 1655, about six months after Richard and Beatrice Oust had settled down at the Blackfryars, their fifth but then second surviving son was born there, who received the name of Pury, and was afterwards known as Sir Pury Gust. Both his birth, as well as the births of two other sons, Samuel, born in 1656-7, and Henry, born in 1658, and died in 1660, also of three daughters, of whom only Jane, born in 1665, survived, are duly entered in the registers of St. George's Church, Stam- ford, which was their Parish Church (4). In November 1658 Richard Cust, as related in the last chapter, left his wife and father at Stamford to go to London, to settle accounts with his defaulting brother-in-law, John Freeman, jun., who had acted as a kind of general agent in London to both Samuel and Richard Cust. Many of Freeman's accounts, very neatly written, and made out to " The Right Worshipful Richard Cust, Esq.," still exist. He appears to have been in the habit of receiving rents and other money in London on account of Richard Cust, and of buying for him sundry articles not obtainable in the country, such as " Tobacco, at 10s. per lb.," " Children's coats, £1, 12, 0," " a Clock sent to him, £2, 0, 0," " 2 yards of Sarsnett, £0, 16, 0," etc. (12). During Richard Cust's absence in London on this business, Colonel * Edward Lord Montagu had given a bond for £500 to Eichard Cust that Piers "Walsh and Anne his wife should complete the transfer of their interest in the Blackfryars. There is also a letter from Edward "Woodford for whose interest in the property Richard Cust appears to have paid £100, dated July 3rd, 1655, from the " Gatehouse Prison," to ask him to purchase some articles of furniture " that remayne at your house, being by my father in law given my wife." On his letter is endorsed a receipt dated August 1st, 1655, and signed by Mary "Woodford, for 31*., received by her from Richard Cust for articles " at the Blacke Pryars, belonging to my husband Edward "Woodford, late of St. Leonards, co. Lincoln, Esq., in his own or my right." SIE EICHAED CTJST, BAET. 223 Edward Byler sent a servant to Stamford, with a letter dated from Morton^ November 22nd, 1658, which reqiiests Mrs. Oust to send by the bearer £50, " which had been paid by Mr. Welby of London att the appointment of Mr. John Empson of Boston to Mr. John Freeman of London for the use of Mr. Eichard Oust of Stamford." The most interesting part of this letter is its address : — " Por the truly virtuous and much honoured Mrs. Beatrice Cust at her house in the Fryers at Stanford These with my service." Captain Eichard Cust was last called out on military service with his troop of militia in 1659, and is mentioned in September of that year in the Journals of the House of Commons (vol. vii., p. 772) in a list of the Cap- tains of the Lincolnshire militia then serving under Colonel Lister. From the State Papers we find that before this, in July, 1659, the Council of State had appointed " Captain Eobert Yerburgh to be a Lieutenant of Captain Eichard Cast's troop of militia, lately commanded by Captain Fiennes." On July 30th, 1659, President Whitelock wrote to Major Lister and Captain Cust, to remind them that " By an express last night, Council informed you of the enemy's intended rising, and that you must try to prevent it by immediately seizing all suspected persons." There are also two letters dated August 5th and 6th, 1659, addressed to Captain Cust, the first of which tells him that " Council considering your great and faithful services desired Sir Henry Vane to report them to Parliament ;" and the second letter, written apparently in answer to one from Eichard Cust, says, " Council hears that the enemy design an insurrection in your county, and desires you to raise your troop to 100. It is said that the enemy is attempting to get Lord Willoughby to join them. Council desires you to take his engagement on his honour not to act against Parliament or the State, and if he refuses, to secure him."* The Eestoration of Charles II., which took place about eight months after the events last above recorded, probably found Eichard Cust, in common with many other of his party, thoroughly dissatisfied with the weak government which had existed in England since the death of Oliver Cromwell, and ready to give a cordial welcome to the returning King. It seems to have been through the kindly offices of his mother's kins- man. Sir Edward Nicholas, who had returned to his post of Secretary of State, that Eichard Cust found no difficulty in making his peace with the * See Calendar State Papers (Domestic). Interregnum, 1659-60, pp. 38, 56, 91, 94, 99, 132, 239. It may be remarked that in the Calendar at page 38 Captain Richard Cust is erroneously called " Robert," but a reference to the ori>;inal letter (I. 98) shews that this has been a clerical error in copying the name Richard. G G 2 224 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. new government* without any loss of income or position, but it must also be remembered that Charles TI., after his return, found it to his interest to treat his former enemies of the Parliamentary party in many cases with much more favour and liberality than was meted out to some of those of his faithful adherents, who had sacrificed their all in the Eoyal cause. On the death of his father, Samuel Gust, March 5th, 1662-3, Eichard Gust succeeded to all the Gust property in Lincolnshire and London. His own purchases added considerably to it, for, besides buying the Blackfryars in 1654, he bought in the month of September preceding his father's death an estate at Obthorpe, containing four hundred acres, which produced a rental of £220 a year, so that his landed property now brought him in a rental of more than £1000 a year. One of the first things done by Eichard Gust after succeeding to the family estates was to obtain a fresh grant of arms, there being a doubt as to the validity of the grant made to his father by Sir Edward Bysshe during the Interregnum. t He seems to have desired to bear a coat of arms less calculated to remind the world of the stern Puritan tenets formerly held by his father and himself than was the death's head coat depicted in the plate at the beginning of the last chapter, and accordingly, on May 31st, 1663, Sir Edward Bysshe, Glarencieux, granted to Eichard Gust the following new coat: "Ermine, on a chevron Sable, three fountains proper," and these arms have been borne ever since by his descendants. Eichard Gust appears to have been allowed to use the death's head coat as a quartering, and many of his letters and papers at Belton are sealed with a seal which bears his arms engraved as follows : Quarterly, 1st and 4th, Oust {according to the new grant) ; 2nd, Gust {according to the old grant) ; 3rd, Randson ; with over all, on an escutcheon of pretence, Pury. After the Eestoration Richard and Beatrice Gust lived a quiet and prosperous life for many years at the Blackfryars at Stamford, chiefly occupied (as we may suppose) in bringing up and educating their children. Eichard Gust seems from his letters to have been a kind and affectionate husband and father, and always ready to help those of his relations and friends who required it with his advice and assistance. At one time he took much trouble in the management of the affairs of his aunt, Mrs. Sarah Yorke, who lived at Spalding, and who gave him a general power of attorney to act for her. A grateful little note written * In the Signet Docquet Book at the Record Office is an entry of a pardon in the usual terms, granted to Richard Cust of Stamford in December 1660, which was signed by Mr. Secretary Nicholas. t By Royal Warrant of Charles II. dated September 4th, 1660, all grants of Arms, Crests and Supporters made by Bysshe, Squibb and Ryley the intruding Kings of Arms were declared to be null and void. It is a curious fact, however, that the death's head coat granted by Bysshe in 1649 appears as a Cust quartering in the Visitation of Lincoln in 1666 and also in the Pedigree made out for Sir John Cust in 1763 (College of Arms, 5 D 14, 157). SIR RICHARD OUST, BART. 225 by her to Richard Oust still exists, dated May 26th, 1665, which was sent to him by a messenger who came to Stamford to fetch some of her papers in his charge. In it she tells him how much she longs to see him, and begs him to let her know when he next comes to Pinchbeck, that she may go to meet him there. Mrs. Yorke died in 1668, and Richard Cust, as her executor, went over to Spalding to wind up her estate (13). He was also much occupied in the year 1672 in arranging the affairs of his sister, Mrs. Might, after her husband's death. He bought up the Gunthoi-pe estate, on which her jointure was charged (which he afterwards sold), and gave her instead a charge of £60 a year on his own property at Obthorpe.* Early in 1670, Richard and Beatrice Cust had the satisfaction of an'anging the marriage of their eldest daughter Elizabeth, then twenty years of age, with John Cockayne of Cockayne Hatley, Bedfordshire. This marriage was solemnized March 24th, 1669-70, and for some un- explained reason it took place at Casterton Magna, in Rutlandshire, instead of at Stamford or Cockayne Hatley. Richard Cust gave his daughter the handsome fortune of £2500, in consideration of which John Cockayne on his part settled the Cockayne Hatley estate, after his own death, on Elizabeth Cust and her issue. This marriage was the origin of the connection between the Cust family and Cockayne Hatley, which still subsists. The Cockayne Hatley pro- perty, after having been enjoyed for nearly seventy years by John and Elizabeth Cockayne, passed on her death in 1739 to her son Samuel Cockayne, who died in 1745, having devised by his will Cockayne Hatley to his cousin Savile Cust, younger son of Sir Pury Cust, with remainder to the younger children of Sir Pury's eldest son Sir Richard Cust. On the death of Savile Cust in 1772, the Cockayne Hatley estate passed under the above devise to his nephew Francis Cust, who died in 1791, and was succeeded by his sister Lucy Cust, the youngest of her family and the last in the entail. She died in 1804, having settled the Cockayne Hatley estate on her great-nephew, the Hon. and Rev. Henry Cockayne Cust, Canon of Windsor, whose grandson, Henry John Cockayne Cust, is the present owner. Richard Cust just before his daughter's marriage appears to have suffered from some grave illness which is alluded to in two letters written at this time by Mr. Richard Edwards, the lawyer who prepared the marriage settlement of John Cockayne and Elizabeth Cust, respecting the pi'ovisions of the settlement of his " cousin Cockayne's property." In the last of these, dated March 5th, about three weeks before the wedding, he mentions the happy recovery of Richard Cust from an alarming illness. t Nothing more is recorded of Richard and Beatrice Cust during the next three years, but in 1673 they had the misfortune to lose their eldest * See page 192. t These letters are at Cockayne Hatley. 226 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. son Richard, who was buried in the Temple Church on the 9th of August in that year. He had been entered as a student at the Inner Temple on January 23rd, 1668-9, and his name was also entered, five days later, on the books of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. On his death, his next brother, Pury Cust, who was also at Emmanuel College, became heir-apparent to his father, and Richard Cust, who seems to have wished to have a son brought up to the profession of the Law, entered Pury's name as a student at the Inner Temple, on November 3rd, 1673. Pury Cust did not take very kindly to the Law, and about two years later insisted on starting ofiE on a long tour abroad, which, as we may gather from the following letters, seems to have at last exhausted both the purse and the patience of his father. EicHARD Cust to Puey Cust. Son Puht, This very instant I receyved yours, dated the 4th instant, and since you cannot fixe your owne resolves, tis impossible for me to determine mine, but I confesse I inchne most (as w^as intimated in my last) to your wintering at Paris, or in some towne neere the French Court, unlesse your mature deliberations upon more certaine knowledge than I can arrive att here in such a distance carry you to Spaine. Tis your advantage I seeke, thoughe dearely purchased, and in com- plyance with your desires I have writt to Mr. Barr to furnish you with £40 or £50 with all speede att Lyons, and send you alsoe a letter of creditt for £40 more att Madrid, which I doubt not but you will receyve. And now, Son, what can I doe more, when neither prayers to the AUmighty, advise to yourselfe, nor supplies to your occasions, are wantinge (even far beyond what you can reasonably expect from mee) to advance your improvement, but patiently hope for a due returne, and waite for a fruitfull croppe of my more than uttmost endeavors, which that the most wise and powerfull God may in his good time grant is the humble and constant request of, Son, Tour most affectionate Father, R. Cust. Stamford, November 9th, 1676. All here kindly salute you, and some of your knowinge freinds thinke it not worth your while to travell [to] Spaine, but doe as God directs you. I wonder you laid out money to cloathe you att Lyons, when you designed still to travell ; such vaine expenses must iniiame your account. (Addressed) A Messieurs Messieurs Tallabret et Bonnfont a la place des Cordeliers a Lyon. pour faire teuir a Monsieur Pury Cust Gentilhomme Anglais Lyon. SIR EICHAED GUST, BAET. 227 Both this and the following letter are sealed with Eichard Gust's seal, mentioned on page 224, which quarters the two coats of Gust arms with those of Eandson, with the Pury arms in an escutcheon of pretence. Stamford, April 17, 1677. Son PufiT, Yesterday I receyved yours dated from Marseills, April Sth, 77, and about 3 weekes before, another from Lyons, dated 5to Martii ult. The contents of the latter much surprized me, nor can I understande how you should make the great Tour of France in a month's time, which all Travellers which ever yett I have mett with tell me tooke them 2 months at least to compasse, but I perceyve your minde is still wanderinge, and when your eye will bee satisfied with seinge I knowe nott, nor can I bee informed by those wiser than my selfe that this voyage now undertaken by you can turne to the advantage you pretende unto. You little consider your words, when you speake of consuminge the greatest parte of your livelihood in Travells, you will finde itt a harde matter to regaine itt when spent, and what product therof you can possibly have, is utterly beyonde my .... [illegible]. And it now begins to become almost out of my power farther to gratifie your humors. To charge one £100 after another is very heavy upon mee, and to bee paid att sight of your Bill is more than my Revenues with this decline of Trade and fall of Rents with us will beare, and you must excuse the liberty of my tellinge to you that the greatest parte of my yearly income since you left Euglande hath been expended upon your single account, and Reason and Religion must teU you others must live out of itt besides. I mention not this to reproach but to admonish you. I grudge not the uttmost I can doe for your advancement and improvement, but pardon me if I am jealous my expectations will bee frustrated, and that according to the English Adage, I feare your great and constant cry (of advantage, etc.) will bringe little wool. Tis true it was left to your Choyse to see Sjjaineor not before your dangerous and expensive sicknes, but since, I did not imagine your inclination was that way, however to indulge your fancy more than to follow my owne weake judgment, 1 have this Post writt to Mr. Bar (if he can possibly) to furnish you with money att Madrid, not exceedinge £100 sterling, and would hope before that is spent you will see cause to thinke of returninge, and buckle to your studies, which if you closely apply yourselfe unto must yeild to yourselfe a great profitt, and to mee more satisfaction than your now course of livinge. I shall not enlarge further lest I greive you. (Verbum sat sapienti.) What you designe may it prosper, as to yourselfe and your relations you promise. I have then the full compensation of all my selfdenyinge charge and care. God Almighty direct and blesse you. With kindest salutes from all here concludes, !Son, Your most affectionate Father, R. CusT. Let me heare from you as oft you can however soe scone as you arrive att Madrid. 228 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. (Address) Al Excellentissimo S. Don Grodolphin Embaxador por su Magd de la Grand Bretania A la Court d'Espana en Madrid Por entregar en manos proprias del Sr Oust Caballero Ingles. Madrid. It may be presumed that, after this vigorous remonstrance from his father, Pury Cast saw fit to wend his way homewards, as no further letters on this subject have been preserved. In the autumn of the year 1677, a very important event happened to Richard Oust, when apparently through the good services of his neigh- bour and intimate friend, the Hon. Charles Bertie (fifth son of Montagu, second Earl of Lindsey, and ancestor of the present Earl), who was then Secretary to the Treasury, he obtained a Baronetcy, paying of course the usual fee of £1000. His Patent of Baronetcy is dated September 9th, 1677, and the information that this matter had been successfully carried through came to Richard Oust in the following letter from Charles Bertie. Hon. Chaeles Beetie to Sie Richaed Cust, Baet. London, 25 September, 1677. Sie, I am heartily sorry to hear by yours of the 23rd instant of my poor cousin Harry's death,* both in respect of the relacion 1 had to him, and because it is like to occasion a fresh, and perhaps great dispute, upon a new election, wherein I perceive I am invited to bee a Principall Actor. I can not but retains a most particular sense of those good Inclinations, which you and many of your Corporation have expressed in my favour upon this occasion, but at the same time I am under great difficulty how I shall render my self capable to receive your favours ; for on the one hand, as 1 am not ignorant of the usuall necessary expenses upon such occasions, so on the other hand, I have just cause to fear the HI consequences which may attend itt by the late order of the House of Commons, which having settled limits of all expenses previous to the election, makes the exceeding of those limits a just ground to render such election void; and so both my friends and my own designs may by this means become wholly frustrate. In this I must beg your friendly advice, and then you will please in the mean time to assure the Corporation of the value I have of the honour they intend mee, and that whatever the successe bee, I shall always retaine a grateful! Remembrance of their kindnesse in this particular. I am likewise to give you thanks for the Accompt you send mee of the pro- ceeding of the Commissioners of Sewers touching the dreyniag of the Fenns and the Verdict against the Undertakers, which has so altered and broken all former * The Hon. Henry Noel, who is here referred to, was the second son of Baptist, third Viscount Campden. His father married as his fourth wife Lady EHzabeth Bertie, sister to Charles Bertie. SIE EICHARD CUST, BAET. 229 measures and designes, that I know not at present what part to act. A little time, I presume, will putt the affaire into a more settled posture. Tour warrant for the discharging of the £1095 upon your Patent of Baronett is signed and proceeded in. I am very faithfully. Your most humble and devoted Servant, Cha. Beette. (Address) To Sir Richard Cust Baronett att his house in Stamford. Frank Cha. Bertie. Charles Bertie was elected M.P. for Stamford February 4tli, 1677-8. Three of his letters written at this time to Sir Eichard Cust, and addressed to him at Stamford, have been preserved. Hon. Chables Behtie to Sib Richabd Cubt, Baet. Treasury Chambers, Whitehall. Tuesday, Jan. 29th, 1677-8. Sib, I hope now to bee quickly with you, and thank you for all your favours. The writt is issued, and I have sent down my ser^'ant with it to putt the election in as much forwardnesse as may bee. He will be there with it on Thursday night, and I have ordered him to wait on you for your directions to help him to find out the Sheriff or his Deputy, that the Pra'cipe may bee forthwith directed to the Corporation, and timely notice given of the election, which I suppose may bee made on Munday. I intend ray self to bee with you (please God) early on Saturday, and hope I shall find you have got rid of your troublesome Companion, which has so hangd upon you. I have some 8])ice also of the Gout, which will not give mee leave to ride, least the hiimour should settle, and drive it into a fitt. The Houses have voted thanks to the King for his speech. The Commons have voted an Addresse that no Peace may bee made with the French on any other foot than that of the Pyrcnean Treaty, which lopps off a great part of his new Conquests, and would putt him into the state hee was in at his marriage with Spaine. They have also voted the old King's Buriall, and meet to morrow to consider of the manner of doing itt. The post is upon the instant of departing, and begging my most humble service to my Lady, and the young Beauty,* I remaine, Sir, Tour most obliged humble Servant, Cha. Bebtis. * This must have been Jane Cust, the youngest daughter of Sir Richard, who was then twelve years old. H H 230 RECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. The same to the same. London, March 7th, 1677-8. SlE, I have little to return in Answer to yours of the 3rd instant, having fully assured you that I shall not any way prosecute the bill for draining of Lindsey Levell, nor my self appear in opposition to the desires of the Country, though att the same time I must repeat that Sir E.. C. will wear all the honour, though if I can make any conjecture from my small acquaintance with the House, I am of opinion that this biU will hazard the passing of our House this session, and Munday is the time appointed for itt. The undertakers for Deeping intend to proceed in your favour as formerly, and hope you will not bee so cruell as to evict them. Tou formerly recommended Mr. Dickinson to mee for some employment, and now one occurres to mee, viz., a clarke to a Troop of horse, whose businesse is to soUicit the concerns of the Troop, and is well known to bee worth £15 per annum. My brother Harry Bertie is to bee his Captain, and if hee thinks fitt to accept of it, pray you lett mee know forthwith for my brother must not bee unprovided. Sir Edmond Turner goes down post to morrow with the Writt. Our forces are safely landed att Ostend, and more going over, though not very well received by the Spaniard. I shall contribute all my interest to serve your son in the reversion of the place hee designes, and am unalterably, Dear Sir, Tour most obliged humble servant, Cha. Bektie. The same to the same. WhitehaU, 23rd Aprill, 1678. SiB, The last Post enriched mee with another of your favours before my businesse had given mee leisure to answer your former of the 18th instant, wherein I find the Country charge our Family with a desertion of their interest in the contest about Lindsey Levell. I shall not much labour to vindicate my self in that particular as yet, since I know great paines are taken industriously to disseminate an ill opinion of us, and I am confident that report has no other or better foundation than the malice of the authors. But let the vulgar prejudge what they please, I am still the same free agent as ever, and have no other byas upon mee than to give my vote for the justice of the cause, which I shall endeavour to hear debated with all the accuracy in the world, and till that time I suspend my determinacion. I am sorry to hear your shoemakers cannot afford a paire of such shoes as I desire under 13s. Id. or thereabouts, when wee can with much more convenience accomodate our selves here and at a more reasonable rate, and I would willingly know why Northampton can sell so much cheaper. I most kindly thank you for the trouble you are pleased to give your seK of vieAving the Church att Uffington, and contriving mee a pretty dormitory there, SIR EICHARD CUST, BART. 231 for tis but reasonable for us men of businesse to reflect that wee shall one day bee at quiett and free from all the tumults and follys of the world. I leave the dimensions and design to you, limiting you to the price of £20 or thereabouts, only I would have itt as convenient as the money will afford, and I conceive it may bee best done when the floor is to bee new layd, but let it not bee forgott to have itt of reasonable height. My Lord Treasurer* was dissatisfied with mee that you run out of Town without seeing him, and truly I have undertaken to bring you to him the next time without faile, for tis highly reasonable that my best friends should joyne with mee in owning their obligations to you upon my account. I shall endeavour to serve your son Cockain with the best of my advice, and am not out of hopes but that your son may succeed one day in what he now aims att. Pray you let me hear how Deeping Fen promises this summer. I am, dear Sir, Your most obliged humble Sers'ant, CiiA. Beetie. My most humble service to my good Lady your son and my pretty Mistris. On August 21st, 1678, Sir Richard Oust had the gratification of seeing his son Pury make an advantageous marriage v?ith Ursula Woodcock, the only daughter and heiress of Edward Woodcock of Newtimber, Sussex. Sir Richard Oust behaved very liberally to his son on this occasion, making over to him property worth nearly £500 per anntmi, including the Blackfryars House at Stamford. Not long after this marriage Sir Richard and Lady Cust went to live at a house at Barholm about five miles from Stamford, which Sir Richard had lately bought for £1500 from the Trollopo family. t Sir Richard Cust often visited the Blackfryars and was there in 1679 when the next event of interest in his life took place, which was his being elected member for Stamford, early in that year. This election led to the suspension for some time of friendly relations between Sir Richard Cust and the Bertie family. To explain this it is necessary to state shortly the circumstances which led to the dissolution of the so-called Cavalier Parliament, which had been summoned immediately after the Restoration, and had sat continuously since 1G61. The whole of England had in August, 1678, been thrown into a state of frantic excitement by the supposed discovery of a Popish plot for the subversion of Protestantism and the murder of the King. This plot, as was afterwards proved, existed * Thomas Osborne, Earl of Dan by (afterwards Duke of Leed.i), who was then at the liead of the High Church party, and high in favour with Charles II. He had married Lady Bridget Bertie, Charles Bertie's sister. t Barholm had been purchased with the fortune of Anne daughter of Anthony Collins, on her marriage in 1654 to Thomas son of Sir Thomas Trollope, Bart. She was first-cousin to Ursula Woodcock, their mothers being both daughters of Thomas Barker of Chiswick. H H 2 232 EECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. onl}' in the fertile imagination of the notorious Dr. Titus Oates, but it received some colour by the seizure of the correspondence of Edward Coleman, the Jesuit secretary of the Duchess of York, respecting the possible conversion of England to the Catholic faith. The country went mad with fear and fury, and Coleman and many other Catholics were mercilessly executed during the first panic of alarm. The Earl of Shaftes- bury, who had taken the lead in the agitation against the Catholic party, and was an enemy of the Earl of Danby, availed himself of this oppor- tunity to endeavour to drive Danby from office, and to force the King to dissolve Parliament. During the autumn of this year Pury Cust was in London, and wrote the following letter to his father, which throws some light on the state of feeling in the Protestant party, with which he clearly sympathized : — PuEY Cust to Sir Eichabd Cust, Baet. HOKOUEED SlE, In this juncture of time things are soe variously reported, and the state of the whole nation I fear soe bad, that I know not what to write, nor dare I say what I dread to thinke. I have endeavoured to find out the inclination of the Superiour House, and blush to see how things are carryed there. I told you in my letter to my mother, that a vote had passed the Lords' House for removing all Papists thence, but am sorry to tell you now itt is not soe, itt had very nigh passed, but is now I doubt baffled, the opposition of itt being too strong for the rest. It was opposed by three Bishops, Canterbury, Ely, and Hochester ; there was a test made to be added to the oath of supremacy and allegiance, which passed the House of Commons, and passed current the Lords' House too, till they came to these words ; that the Pope was head of no Church, but of the place where he is, and that to worshippe the Virgin Mary and pray to Saints was idolatry ; and there itt fell to nought, and the Bishop of Ely made a long speech in the House, to prove that the Romish Church was no idolatrous Church, and that itt was not Idolatry to worshipe Saints.* I could tell you some other passages which will be too tedious to relate here, and in what a condition wee are, if God's Providence be not pleased to bring us out of the nette wee have made for our selves, I leave to you to judge. One Staly, a goldsmith, and a stiffe Papist, is apprehended for having been heard to speake treason, and laide in chains ; his expressione, as I am informed, was this ; talking in a cook's house about Oates and Bedloe, he laughed at them, and said to a freind of his that was with him, being drunke, that though the Parbament had prevented the King's death hitherto, yet if they wanted one to doe itt, his hands and heart should effect itt ; and this was sworn against him by three * Burnet, in his History of his own Time, vol. ii., p. 164, confirms this statement of Pury Gust's : " A bill was brought into the House of Commons requiring all members of either house and all such as might come into the King's court or presence to take a test against poperj', in which not only transubstantiation was renounced, but the worship of the Virgin Mary and the Saints was declared to be idolatrous. This passed in the house of commons without any difficulty. But in the house of lords Gunning, Bishop of Ely, maintained that the church of Rome was not idolatrous. He was answered by Barlow, Bishop of Lincoln." SIE RICHAED CUST, BAET. 233 men that overheard him. The citty is going to putt up chains att every turning, that if there should be any insurrection in the night, their passage may be stopped for some time. Two regiments of Train bands march about day and night, which putts the citty to a 1000 pounds charge a day. I have nott yet mett with Bucknall, he having nott yet been att home, but will use all diligence to dispatch my businesse, that I may make haste home. My brother and selfe salute you all, with humblest dutys, loves, and services, which concludes all att present from, Most worthy Sir, Tour affectionate son and obedient Servant, Pu. CusT. London, November the 16th, 1678. The taylor, milliner, and beltmaker have asked me for some money which you owe them, if you please to give me order, I will pay them, and you may pay me again at Stamford, or otherwise if you please I will sende it. I saw this night one of Mr. Coleman's letters, but could not procure itt for long as to coppy it out ; I fear they will not be printed. (Seal : Cust arms, no quarterings.) A dissolution ensued, and a new Parliament was summoned. At Stamford Charles Bertie and his brother Peregrine (who had sat several years for the Borough), both of whom were brothers-in-law of the Earl of Danby, and attached to his cause, found that a powerful opposition had sprung up against them, and that their services were no longer desired by the majority of the electors. At this conjuncture the Corpo- ration, being desirous of finding a new member who was in accordance with their political views, turned to their distinguished townsman. Sir Richard Cust, and offered him one of the seats, which he accepted some- what unwillingly, on account of his great intimacy with the Bertie family, and his desire not to give them offence. In this latter object, however, he was not successful, as appears by the following correspondence : — The Earl of Li nosey to Sie Richaud Cust, Bakt. Feb. Gth, 1678-9. Siu, I had the newes yesterday that the Corporation of Stamford were weary of their old Burgesses, and that they are highly sensible that tliey have too long past by your meritts, which now they are resolved to gratify by the deputing you one of their Rejjresentatives in Parliament. This is no surprise to mee, for itt is impossible to know Sir Richard Cu.st and nott to have a reall esteem for him. Butt that which hath the most troubled mee is that hee hath quitted his old freinds, and exchanged Grimsthorpe for Burleigh upon some disgust which I suj)p()se pretended, because as my good freind 1 might have e.\pccted to have heard else what itt had been if reall. I should count my selfe very happy if I might have some esclaircissement of this matter from your selfe, that so I might the better know how to make use of my power with my relations, for I would nott bee 80 unfortunate as to see them and you att difference, for though they are neere to 234 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. me by blood, yett you are also by Freindshipp, and I hope a Burgess-ship will never bee the occasion of making a breach where there hath been formerly such a perfect understanding. Tour affectionate freind and faithfuU servant, LiNDSET. &rimsthorpe, Feb. 6th. For Sir Richard Oust Knight and Baronett. To this letter Sir Eichard Gust appears to have sent the following reply, the draft of which is written by him on the fly-leaf of Lord Lindsey's letter : — SiE RiCHAED Oust to the Eael of Lindset. Mt Loed, Had I beene happy to know that your Lordship was in the country, (o£ which I had not the least intimation till I had the honour of your letter yesterday,) I should doubtlesse have anticipated all intelligence, and first have communicated to yoiir Lordship the state of affayres in this Corporation, as I did by my son to my Lord Campden, though both the first motive and pregnant circumstances of the change of things are too large to be comprised in a letter. In sum I am assured 806 fully to understand your Lordshipp, that I shall most cherfuUy stande or fall by your determination in this and all other cases wherein I am concerned. The sylence (and if I may soe say neglect) of your honourable relations, and the sleights and contempts of their pretended freinds in towne would provoke any soule, even most phlegmatique, to actions most contrary to its inclination. In the first place, I was not thought worthy of a line or remembrance from them to hint their designe to bee chosen the Representatives in the succeeding Parliament, nor might bee admitted in Counsell with the Grandees here, that assured themselves to bee able to procure their Elections without mee, who I freely declared my selfe resolved not to oppose, but discovered att first my thoughts to them, that they could not carry itt for both brothers, but mutations of affayres commaunde change of counsell and resolutions too. On Munday last, immediately upon receipt of your brother's first and last line to mee for many months past, I was certified Capt. Hyde would bee competitor, whereof I presently gave notice to M. "W. and E., but it seemed to them a delirium. I then spoke plainly that your two honourable brothers were not soe grateful to the towne as formerly, and that by my best measures twas in uttmost improbabillity both should bee chosen, if any opposition arose, that with their leave, (least our interest should dwindle to nothinge,) I would concede to the powerfull soUicitations of others, (though most unwillingly,) and run the riskes of a contest for the place. This was left to their consideration some howres, and they appointed four in the evening that day to give their opinion whether to be candidate for the place or not, but their unanimous vote was that I should desist. In ready compliance with their advise, that very night I told my freinds I would not stand, much to their dissatisfaction, insomuch as in great wrath many of the electors replied that since I refused them, they would never stand by mee more. SIE EICHAED OUST, BAET. 235 Early on Tuesday mominge the bruite was that Capt. Hyde was sent for. Immediately I conferred with M. and R. and desired we might meete to take new measures, which wee did, and the question was whether they had rather chuse the Captain than my selfe. Mr. M. resolved it, " surely better have mee, their tried freind, than a stranger," then I declared I would serve. Then presently came in the Earl of Exeter vnth Captain Hyde, and forthwith sent to mee to know if I would stand to bee the second Burgess. I knowinge their designe, that if I declined, they would cry up another, and our party must absolutely dissolve, and by this means they would carry it for both against your Lordship's brothers, I did not refuse a closure, which however shall never render mee less usefull to your Lordship, and I only begge the suspension of your censure till admitted to your house to give an esclaircissement of the whole matter, which cannot be done by letter, and when your Lordship commaunds I shall waite on your house. Mean- while by my affliction that your brothers shew such bittemes against me for a point soe unwillingly resolved upon, with submission in all humility to your judgement, nothinge but your Lordship's free declaration to me, or some other, that your Lordship is satisfied in my choyse, (if it prove soe,) can compass the difference in the doeinge : whereof your Lordship will eternally oblige, My Lord, Your most humble and faithfull Servant, E. CU8T. The Eahl of Lindsey to Sie Bichabd Cust. Sib, As to your desires concerning my writing to the Mayor, I cannott do any thing of that kind without my Lord Campden's concurrence, who I intend to acquaint with itt. My earnest desire to you is that you would complement my brother Charles with the resignation of your Burgesshipp to him, and lett mee assure you as your freind and a man of honour, it will highly tunie to your account, and bee infinitely more to your advantage, than the Burges8hij)p can bee. I have sent you this inclosed that you may peruse itt, and observe the Turue hath been att Court, and you will find when all is done my Lord Treasurer powerfull enough to serve his freinds, I will not say to oppresse his enemies. Do nott beleeve I beseech you that I have other end in this than your service and reputation, which I take to bee hazarded any other way than by such a complyance. I am with all respect. Your affectionate freind and faithfull Servant, Lindsey. Feb. 10th, 1678-9. SiK Kicii.v^Ki) Cust to the Eakl of Lindsey. Draft Letter. My Lobde, Your Lordship's conunaunds received this day are soe absolutely repug- nant to the obliginge message imparted to mee by my son yesterday that I was astonished when I perused your honoured letter. I am sure I cannot bee mistaken 236 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. in my Lord of Lindsey that a person of tliat higher quality, sublimer under- standinge, and perfect integrity, should heartily require mee to act any thinge below a man, though I verily beleeve that your Lordship is instigated thereunto by such as to save their reputation, (if any they have,) would plunge mee into the dirtiest infamy. Their headiness and presumption of their influence in this Corporation have run your Lordshipp's honourable relations iato inconvenience, which most easily had beene prevented, would they have given themselves leave to confer and advise. And now the thorne is in their foote, they run it into mine, and force mee to that must render my name unsavoury to men, and utterly incapa- citate mee hereafter to serve your Lordship or any other. I most humbly crave pardon therefore, if therin I recede from your Lordship's advise, for these reasons. First, if I would resigne my pretences to this Election, I cannot, because some other will bee cried up if I desist, and tis not in my power to turne over votes, nay, knowinge the temper of this people, tis allmost impos- sible; and then, what an abhorrency of mee it.would create amongst my neighbours, lett your Lordship judge. My Lord, whatever I suffer, I would bee sincere, and if my life and fortune lie att stake, I cannott bee false, though none more ambitious to obey your great- ness than My Lord, Tour most humble and faithfull Servant, E. CirsT. The Earl of Lindset to Sir Eichard Oust. Feb. 22nd, 1678-9. Sir, I thank you for your kind enquiry after my health, and your vigorous assistance of Sir Thomas Hussey. I blesse Grod I am iu a fair way of recovery, butt must observe to you my relations have such a resentment of your late proceedings that as affaires now stand, I judge the interview of our Familyes att present very unseasonable, both upon that score, and also that it may create a jealousy in your new freinds, who are too considerable to be lost upon such a trifle. But possibly a little tyme may allay all heates, and bring things to a happy composure, which when effected you may be sure of an early application from. Sir, Tour humble Servant, Lindset. Sir Eichard Cust and Captain Hyde were returned as Burgesses for the Borough of Stamford, February 12th, 1678-9, and Parliament met for the despatch of business on March 5th following. Looking through the Journals of the House of Commons, we find Sir Eichard Cust mentioned several times. On April 10th he had leave to go into the country for a week, and on Wednesday, May 7th, he was added to the Committee for securing the King and Kingdom against Popery. On Thursday, May 8th, he was appointed one of the Committee to prepare SIR RICHARD CUST, BART. 237 heads for a conference with the Lords relating to the Earl of Danbj', and on May 9th, he sat on a Committee for considering a Bill for the reingrossment of certain Fines which had been destroyed by a fire in the Temple. He was also on another Committee which was charged with the preparation of an Address to the King, and, lastly, on May 24th, was a member of the Committee appointed to draw up reasons why the Com- mons should not proceed with the Earl of Danby's impeachment. Charles II. dissolved this Parliament on July 12th, 1679, but imme- diately summoned a new Parliament, and Sir Richard Cust and Captain Hyde were on September 1st, 1679, again elected members for the Borough of Stamford. The new Parliament met on October 17th, but was immediately prorogued till January 26th, on which day it met for business, and continued in session till April 15th, when it was again prorogued till October 21st, 1680. Sir Richard Cust served on several Committees in this Parliament, the last of which was appointed on January 7tb, 1680-81, for the discovery of Settlements to Popish and superstitious uses. Ten days later this Parliament was dissolved. At the general election for the next Parliament, which was sum- moned to meet at Oxford on March 21st, 1680-81, Sir Richard Cust was returned, for the third time, as member for Stamford. This Parliament had a still shorter life than its predecessor, as it was dissolved a week after it met, the King having taken alarm at a Bill which was brought in to exclude the Duke of York from the succession to the Throne, and to declare the Duke of Monmouth the next heir in his place. No other Parliament was summoned during the remainder of the reign of Charles II., and Sir Richard Cust never again became a candidate for Parliamentary honours. Samuel Cust, the younger of the two surviving sons of Sir Richard Cust, appears at this time to have been the subject of much anxiety to him. Samuel Cust, his grandfather, had devised to this boy by his will an estate at Creeton and Counthorpe, worth £60 per annum, but Sir Richard Cust would not give it up to him, as he asserted that his fatlier on his death-bed had declared in the presence of witnesses that this devise was only to take effect should his son Richard Cust agree to it. Sir Richard appears to have thought it best to retain the property in his own hands, but spent a large sum of money in educating young Samuel to the pro- fession of the Law, and in purchasing a place for him. It appears that on May 23rd, 1672, he established his son Samuel, who was then about fifteen years of age, as an apprentice in the oflBce of Mr. George Edwards, one of the Registrars in Chancery, who was related to the Cockayne family. Mr. Edwards (who received a premium of £140) undertook " to instruct him as a Clark in the Office, to allow him the accustomed fees, and to find him meat and drink ;" and appears to have taken in the first instance much interest iu the progress of his pupil. We have a letter I I 238 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. from him dated July 25th, 1673, in which he tells Sir Richard Cust that his son had left London on Saturday last for Cockayne Hatley, and that he (Mr. Edwards) had charged Samuel not to lose any of his time this vacation, as he had much to learn. He goes on to complain of Samuel's handwriting, saying that " he writes soe fast that he spoyles his hand, and will not be persuaded to the contrary, soe I am forced to threaten him. Pray lett all diligence be used with him. I must have him keep good hours att night." Young Samuel Cust seems to have worked tolerably well in the Chancery Office for some years, during which time he was specially admitted, April 28th, 1678, as a student to the Inner Temple. It happened how- ever unfortunately that at the end of the year 1678 a certain Mrs. Ann Carpenter came to lodge in Mr. Edwards' house, and Samuel at once fell in love with her daughter Martha. His attentions in this direction appear to have led him to neglect his work at the Office, and Mr. Edwards, his master, being also much annoyed with the love-making carried on in his house, dismissed Samuel from his service, " pretending this to be done in faithfulness to him and respect and love for his parents." Sir Richard Cust, though disapproving of Samuel's attentions to Martha Carpenter, was very angry at his being turned out of the Office, and thereby losing all chance of obtaining an appointment in it. He petitioned Sir Harbottle Grimston, the Master of the Rolls, that his son might be readmitted, or some reason given for his dismissal. This appli- cation, however, does not seem to have led to any favourable result. It appears that Sir Richard Cust, however averse to the match, discussed fully with Mrs. Carpenter the possibility of a marriage between her daughter and his son Samuel. Martha Carpenter had a fortune of £1000, to meet which Sir Richard Cust proposed to settle upon her as a jointure the Creeton and Counthorpe estate, worth about £60 per annum, and some land at Burtoft, then in the tenure of Edward Browne of Horbling, at a rent of £55. Mrs. Carpenter, however, insisted on a jointure of £300 a year, and as Sir Richard Cust was not willing to accede to this, the negotiations were broken ofB. Three years later, in the autumn of 1682, Mrs. Carpenter having died in the meantime, Samuel Cust, with the sanction of his father, renewed his suit, and was accepted, and Sir Richard Cust thereupon wrote to Martha Carpenter the following gracious letter : — Sir Richaed Cust to Martha Carpenter. Madam, I have had my son Samuell's company with mee att Barholme, hee hath founds a hearty weUcome, and soe shall you, when ever you please to favour us with a visitt. I perceyve hee is desirous of injoying now what hee hath so longe admired. I have a paternall sympathy with his present discomposure, hopinge SIR RICHARD CUST, BART. 239 that a happy union with your worthy selfe may fixe his minde and fitt him for businesse in the world, which must conduce very much to your joynt and mutuall happinesse, and therin my o\vne satisfaction and joy. I yett continue very infirme, and my affayres unsettled, because I am upon another purchase which I designe for him, that soe att this distance of time I am altogether unprovided to propose to you any settlement or joynture, but lett this bee noe obstruction or delay to his desired feUcitie. Marry when you please, I shall receyve you into the family with all due respect, and evidence my kindness in allottinge you such a proportion of my estate as may answer your fortune (whereof I expect not one penny), though not ample enough for your meritt, for I am assuredly to my uttmost power, Your affectionate freind to serve you, R. CusT. Barholme, October 28th, 1682. Martha Carpenter, who appears to have been a young lady of business habits, replied to the above letter through a Mr. Culliford, who acted as her legal adviser : — William Culliford to Sih Richard Oust. London, No^T. 10th, 1682. WoKTHiE Sib, Madam Carpenter ha^nng received yours of the 2Sth October by your eon, and not thinking the subject proper for her own answering, has requested me to assure you, in all due respect and thankfullnesse, that she rests well satisfied of your affectionate intentions to your son and herselfe. But under her circum- stances, (having disobleidged most of her relations on his account,) she cannot in prudence answer it to her own discretion (much less to her freinds) to entertains any thoughts of a marriage before a joynture bee settled, equivalent to her fortune (being a thousand pounds), which is the rather insisted on, for that in her mother's life time there were certaiiie terines proposed on both sides, and (when her fortune is advanced) to comply now without a settlement would bee such a peece of folly, and begett such reflection on her, as shee thinks in reason shee ought to avoyd. But besides for her to engage in the world without a competencie to live, (though shee has a suiteable valine for your son,) is but to shipwTecke his fortune with her own, which is desired you wi]\ please duly to consider, and vouchsafe your answer accordingly. This with the tender of her respects, and my humble service to your good selfe and Liuly, etc. Your much oblidged humble servant to command, William Culliford. These for Sir R. Cust, att Barholm, Bart. Sir Richard Cust was, however, not disposed to go much further than he had promised in his letter of October 28th, and he returned the following reply : — I I 2 240 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. Sir Richabd Cubt to William Cullifobd. Barholme, November 18th, 1682. Sib, I stand oblidged to Madam Carpenter for lier kind acceptance of the assurance given her of my affectionate intentions towards her and my son, but since she insists upon a particular evidence thereof (wherewith I most readily comply), and cannot answer it to her owne discretion to entertaine any thought of marriadge before a joynture bee settled a'quivalent to her portion (whereof I supposed I gave her a fuU promise in my last), permitt mee now (since cald unto it) franckly to expresse my owne sense, without being awed by the extreme passion of an hithertoo unfortunate miserable Childe. First, I have and will preserve a due valine for that person on whose account and for whose true worth, cheifly if not solely (as tis aUedged) , my son hath wreckt his fortune by beinge else unworthily and unjustly thrust from his Imploy and Eight, and exposed to idleness, disgrace and penury in the world, whereby allsoe he might possibly have disoblidged some of his freinds. After this lett mee tell you ; it is not, nor ever was itt my way to walke in the darke or make generall proposalls. I will parte with his and my estate in Creeton in this county, which cost above £1400, and is well worth £60 per annum, and other lands to the valine of £40 per annum, to be settled upon them for present maintenance, and a joynture to the Lady, and intend [for] my son farther the late purchase I made here, and have paid for to the valine of £1500 more, after my life onely, besides above £1200 formerly laid out for him, and all this without expecting a penny of her fortune to my selfe. If this bee to the Ladle's and your satisfaction, it shall bee secured with all convenient expedition. More I neither can nor will perf orme, but desire to remaine her and, Worthy Sir, Tour most affectionate humble Servant, E. Cfst. These for Mr. William Culliford. Martha Carpenter was not, however, satisfied with these somewhat vague assurances, and Samuel Oust writes to his father on December 20th, 1682, to the effect that "Madam Carpenter" (as he calls her) was not disposed to accept of Sir Richard Cast's proposal, as being less than he had offered in her mother's lifetime, and that she would rather marry him without any settlement at all. Sir Richard according to his own statement replied to his son in an angry letter, in which he withdrew his previous offers of a jointure and settlement, and ended by charging Samuel, " as he hoped for God Almightie's blessing and his father's love, never to converse with or have any thing more to doe with Martha in a way of marriage, and if he did that he should never have one penny from him." Samuel Cust was, however, not deterred by these threats, and on January 20th, 1682-3, made a settlement on his own account of the Creeton and Counthorpe estate in favour of Martha Carpenter, and SIE EICHAED CUST, BAET. 241 duly married her by licence, on January 23rd, 1682-3, at St. Andrew's, Holborn. This union was not destined to be of long duration, for Samuel Oust died only four months after the marriage, intestate, and was buried in the Temple Church on May 16th, 1683 (4). Administration of his estate was on June 1st following granted by the Prerogative Court of Canter- bury to his brother, Pury Cust, who inherited the Creeton and Counthorpe estate, as heir to his brother. The family had, however, not heard the last of Martha Carpenter, who immediately after Samuel Cust's death filed a bill in Chancery against Sir Eichard Cust to establish her claim on the Creeton estate for £500 which she alleged to have been advanced by her to Samuel in 1680, and for divers further sums advanced by her, including £159 14s. Od. expended in buying a place for Samuel in the Custom-house ; i;237 16s. 8d. spent in paying his debts; £77 15«. Od. paid for housekeeping ; £26 Is. 6d. spent during his last illness; and £28 1 78 . 6(i. for his funeral expenses. She also claimed a jointure of £100 on the estate, on the faith of the promises contained in Sir Eichard Cust's letters and the settlement made by her late husband. Sir Eichard Cust retaliated by filing a cross bill against her, and stated in his answer to her bill that his son Samuel had surrendered the Creeton estate to him, in consideration of £1000 which Sir Eichard had advanced for him in June, 1680, to purchase the reversion of whichever one of two places in Chancery (the A book or the B book) should first become vacant, and asserted that Martha Carpenter had refused the jointure which he had offered to her. Eventually, in April, 1684, a com- promise of these suits was effected, under which Sir Eichard Cust and his son Pury agreed to pay to Mrs. Samuel Cust £100 a year for her life, on her sun-endering all claim to the Creeton estate. The receipts of Martha Cust for the half-yearly payments of this annuity from 1684 down to 1702 have been preserved, with other papers relating to the above- mentioned Chancery suit, from which this account of poor Samuel Cust's short and unfortunate career lias been derived. An incident which occurred in the year 1685 leads us to believe that Sir Eichard Cust often occupied himself in county affairs, and that he was much respected by his neighbours. On this occasion he was employed to intercede with Eobert, Earl of Lindsey, the Lord Lieutenant of the County, on behalf of Sir Drayiier Massingberd, Knight, whose first wife (who died in 1677) was Elizabeth Burrell, daughter and coheir of Sir Eichard Cust's uncle, Abraham Burrell. After the suppression of Monmouth's rebellion, Sir Drayner Massingberd was suspected of dis- loyalty, and was imprisoned at Hull, with Mr. Thomas Johnson of Bilsby, and Mr. John Nelthorp of Little Grimsby. These gentlemen, being detained in prison long after other suspected persons had been set at 242 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. liberty, sent a petition to the Earl of Lindsey, by a certain Mr. Mark Smith, asking for their release, but the Earl of Lindsey 's reply, contained in a letter dated July 31st, 1685, written by "the Lord of Lindsey's gentleman," Mr. Robert Long, led to no satisfactory result. They therefore employed Mr. Mark Smith to convey to the Earl of Lindsey another petition, dated August 2nd, 1685, about which Sir Drayner tells us that " Marke Smith giving Mr. Long two Guineyes brought a release to the Governor, with this letter from Sir Richard Cast to us:" — Gent., This day I had the Honour to wayte uppon my Lord Lieutenant, who was pleased to shew mee your letter to his Honour, wherein lett mee presume to acquaint you that you mistooke your own case, for too peremptorily you reflect upon his Lordship as the cause of your continued restraint, whereas His Honour knew not of your imprisonment immediately, nor did he protract the same, and had your expressions and behaviour to his Lordship beene more mannerly, you had been at liberty before this. However by most humble and importunate addresses to his Lordship, hee is pleased at last to grant your hbertye, an order for which to the Governor of Hull you will suddenly receive. I hope you will forthwith apply yourselves to my Lord, and by letter to him express your due and humble gratitude for this his Lordship's high favour, whereby alsoe you will oblidge mee to remaine, Gent., Tour most affectionate Servant, E. Oust. August 5th, 1685.* We may also gather from this letter that friendly relations had been re-established between Sir Eichard Gust and the Bertie family. Pere- grine and Charles Bertie, the two brothers of the Earl of Lindsey, had shortly before the date of this letter been returned as members for the Borough of Stamford to the first Parliament of James IL, which met in May, 1685, and we may assume that Sir Eichard Cust had now relinquished all pretensions to the seat. Could the archives of other Lincolnshire houses be given to the world, as has lately been so well done in the case of the papers of the Massing- berd family, from which I have extracted the preceding letter, we should no doubt find that Sir Eichard Cust interested himself in many other county matters. In the absence, however, of such sources of information, we can only refer for the history of the later years of Sir Eichard's life to some letters written chiefly on family affairs to his son Pury between the years 1687 and 1692. Sir Richard and Lady Cust were then still living at Barholm with their four grandchildren, of whom they appear to have taken charge after the death of their mother Mrs. Pury Cust who died in January, 1683-4. * ' History of Ormsby,' by the Eev. "W. O. Massingberd, pp. 171, 172. SIR EICHARD OUST, BART. 243 Pury Oust seems to have been much in London, and his father kept him constantly informed as to the health of his mother and children. All his letters begin with the words, " Dear Son," and conclude with the words, " Your most affectionate Father, R. Oust." A few extracts from them will be found interesting. SlE ElCHABD CUST TO PUBT CUST. June 15th, 1687. I have sent you by Ben. Brummett, the Lincoln carrier, who lodgeth at the Red Lion in AlderHgate Streete, £100. He will (if God permitt) be in London on Friday. If Mr. Meredith fayle ine not, and this come safe, I shall now have £700 in towue, but how to dispose of itt I must be guided by Providence and your prudent care, who I doubt not in so considerable a concern will well ad^dse. Mr. Truesdale charges me with a great disappointment which I am in uoe degree guilty of, and seems to intimate that I condescended to take 5 per cent., which is a great mistake. He told me I should have what the Law gives (viz. 6). However if you bee not thoroughly and fully satisfied as to the clearness of the title from all former incumbrances, lett the money lie dead in some trusty hand, it will be more to my satisfaction than to have trouble in the world. To be done by as I would and shall doe to others is all I desire. Lett men judge me as they please. Your children are well, and would be glad to see you. June 18th, 1687. I am glad you are hasting out of the towne. The weather grows hott ; your dear mother with Mall* iutende (God willing) for Hatley on Tuesday next, where we shall rejoyce to see you and your sisters. June 21st, 1687. I writt to you by Sundayes post, since which I received yours to your mother. Ime concerned, next to the want of your company, chiefly for being an occation of your stay in London. The season grows hott, and pray make what haste you can homeward. You mention not the receipt of the £100 sent by Brumett, but I hope it came safe, because you wife not to the contrary. If Mr. Meredith fayle, I shall bee at a plunge to make up the sunie, for I find money is very hardly to be got in from countrymen, however plentiful 'tis in London. We intend for Hatley (if the Lord permitt) "Wednesday or Thursday next, but our stay must bee but short now, the little gi-asse we have must be cutt, or this dry weather will eate it up. Your mother is very earnest to have 2 or 3 silver spoones, and a ladle for soope bought, but I have no money to sende upp, and I doubt Jynny hath lesse, therefore cant ask it of you. The extremity of heate sorely faints me. Your children are in health, and present you and your sisters as due. An interval of three years now occurs in the series of letters, during which time several events of public and private interest had taken place. * Mary, the eldest daughter of Fury Cast. 244 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. In the autumn of 1688 the Revolution and the flight of King James II. were of course matters of great importance to the whole country, and Sir Richard Gust was one of those who rejoiced at the arrival of the Prince of Orange in England. His son Pury, as we shall see hereafter, was also an ardent supporter of the Prince of Orange, and not only went to meet the Prince on his landing, but raised a troop of horse for his service, and took part in the Battle of the Boyne^ services which King William III. requited by conferring upon him the honour of knighthood. An interesting event also occurred during the same period in Sir Richard Gust's domestic circle, for in June, 1690, his youngest daughter, Jane Gust, was married to John Proby, of Elton in Huntingdonshire. John Proby, who was a Barrister, and Treasurer of the Middle Temple, was grandson of Sir Peter Proby of Elton, Knight, Lord Mayor of London, who was ancestor of the Earls of Garysfort. Sir Richard Gust was evidently pleased with this marriage, for it appears by the marriage settlement that he gave his daughter £5000 as her portion, which was a large fortune in those days. There was only one child of this marriage, a daughter named Frances, who was born in 1691, and died at the age of twenty, unmarried. John Proby, who was M.P. for the county of Hunt- ingdon in 1708 — 1710, died in 1710, and Jane Proby, his widow, died May 2nd, 1712. There is a marble tablet in Elton Ghurch to their memory (6), Sir Richard and Lady Gust often visited their daughter Mrs. Proby at Elton, and also paid frequent visits to their other married daughter, Mrs. Gockayne, at Gockayne Hatley. The series of letters which was broken off in 1687, is renewed in 1690, and a letter written in July of that year alludes to the Battle of the Boyne and mentions an accident which had lately befallen Sir Richard, and by which he had broken his arm. Sib Eichaed Ctjst to Sib Puby Cust. July 20th, 1690. 1 have writt four Letters to you, (two with mine owne hand, one by your Brother Cockayne, another by your sister,) since I had the Accident of breakinge the Lesser bone in my left Arme, which yet continues so weake and Uselesse that tis no little payne and trouble to mee to use my pen, but in none of yours which came to mee have you taken notice of your Receipt of any of them, tis strange they should all miscarry. However tis a Rejoycing to my hearte to have your assurance of your welfare, with the amazing Relation of the wonderful! successe of our Arms in Ireland. Lett God have All the Glory Tour deare Relations are well, though I have none left with mee but your mother and deare Nuttee,* who is much brisker and livelier than ever I knew her in all her hf e before, since her Recovery from her late dangerous sickness. MaU is att * Ursula, the younger daughter of Pury Cust. SIE RICHAED CUST, BART. 245 London with her Uncle and Aunt Proby, hee is very kind to her, for which you are oblidged to returns him thankes. Tou may write to him att his Chambers in Elme Court, in the Middle Temple. Twill be three weekes before they intend to returns to Elton or hither. Tour private Concerns are much as they were when you left us, yett if any truth bee in men, I have a probable prospect to close your scores within a fortnight or thereabouts, and assure yourself nothinge is wantinge on my parte to my utter- most to doe you Right both as to your estate and honour, but my Vast Expense about the disposal of your deere sister (I hope to all our Contents) hath utterly incapacitated mee to doe what I desired and designed for you. As to the Publicke, we are daily alarmed with the landing of the French with a considerable force ; most yett beleeve itt, though I cannott. Several of our Nobilitie are seized and clapt up, and more dayly sought for, too many to mention. The devillish designe to betray us is bruited to bee hatcht at Lambeth, and tis too manifest divers of the Clergy and Gentry are abettinge, etc. Never soe good a Kinge and instrumentally soe glorious a Deliverer was soe barbarously and inhu- manly recompensed, but noe marvell, because wee are angry att and quarrell with eaven God Allmighty himselfe for savinge us. Next to this is some thinge remarkable offering itself e in these partes. The Fen men have been up both in Kesteven and Holland side to desire justice of the Adventurers in Deepinge Levell, and satisfaction for the damages done them by the Engines throwinge the waters upon the Common Ground to dreine their owne. This rash fact hath been represented to the Queen and Counsell as a contrived Rebellion aggravated by this sad circumstance that five hundred or a thousand Papists and fanatiques were risen in Lincolnshire to restore King James, whereupon the Lt. Colonell to the Dragoons quartered in this County was commanded post from the Counsell to suppress the Lisurrection, who when upon the Spott found only some Commoners complaininge under their oppression by the Undertakers, not a Papist amongst them, and exprest themselves with one voice that they would venture life and all to defend King William. Neverthelesse they were hurried to gaole, many of them, both at iSpaldinge and Stamford, pinioned fifteen in a cart, with halters about their necks, and hardly enough used. Our militia have been at Corby about ten dayes, and are yett kept out. What is to be remarkt is that they were commanded out since the newes of the Victory in Ireland, and no Lord Lieutenant, nor any Deputy Lieutenant ever appeared att the Muster, nor any commissioned Officer, but Mr. Beestou, my old friend, and G., who tis said is now made Captain of the troope in these partes, one Mr. Tilliard, a servant att Grimsthorpe, Cornctt, and a man of Sir J. Brownloe's, Quatermaster ; and thus bravely is our Militia officered. Your relations and friends salute you as due. Some passages in your letter to Mr. Dawkins gave great offence to divers. Be wise. Write as oft as you can if you love us. February 7th, 1690-91. Tours from the Brill and Hague came both safe to my hand. I joy in your prosperity and wellfare as cordially as in mine ownie, and seeinge you iiieete with all things to your owne satisfaction, I can more cheerfully beare up against K K 246 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. the many inconveniences of your tedious Absence, whicli I would yett hope (for your sake nott mine) cannott be longe. Affayres heere both publicke and private have but a Tragicke aspect ; the late Plott ridiculed by a sort of perverse Malcontents of the old Tory leaven. Tis whispered the late Lord President was guilty of nothinge but muttering his com- plaints to K. J. by way of condolence only, not designing Treason against our Soveraigne and his happy Government. Another occation of murmuring is the sad Oppression (as it is miscalled) of the present grievous Land Tax, as if the little finger of this were heavier than the Loynes of the former Power. Tour private concerns are much as they were. CoUingwood, Osburne, etc., pay not a penny. Westerndale strives hard to gett money to keepe your family from starvinge, and that's all. Horses, cattle, come, and all sorts of the farmers' commodities are cheape allmost beyond beleife. Nuttee is very brisk and gives you her duty. Mother her deare Love and blessinge. May 17th, 1691. I have sent £25 by Jo. Turst's waggon. Pay your sister Cust* as soone as you can ; the money hath lain for your sister ever since Easter, but I could not get a Eeturne. Treate your sister as civily as you can, that we may have no more differences, and then I will make very quick payment hereafter, but the £5 I can- nott part with unlesse forct by Law. May 20th, 1691. If my Lord Bishop bee not preengaged, it will be kindly taken of the Corporation, to entertaine Mr. Parker into his service. He is low in the world, but will give securitie, he is reputed by all who know him honest, the rest I leave to my Lord's discretion, (to whom my most humble service,) and your management. Mr. Johnson of Oney is in towne, Mr. Richard Snow can bring you to him, if your interest can prevaile with him to give Mr. Gierke Witham, hee wiU thereby eternally oblidge mee for by that meanes Mr. Gierke will be neere me, and Mr. Whiteall (to whom Mr. Johnson hath promist the presentation) I doubt not will accept of Barholm, as Mr. Gribbs leaves very shortly. July 16th, 1691. Tours of the 14th Current just now received is all I have received from you this fortnight. SolHcitinge was ever troublesome, and the successe incertain, but tis strange (your demands being just) you cante obtaine a positive answer, however I might have been favored with a line or two once in a weeke to have beene certified of your fortune. I likewise hoped you would have sent mee an order before this from the Lords Commissioners in Chancery to have putt in a Curate in Barholme and Stow, the profitts of both places being sequestered, but I doubt you have forgotten to doe mee this signaU kindness. They are Void, and unlesse I may have leave to present, I must quit my dweUinge, as you have done your troope, but I thinke not with soe great regret, for I am very weary of itt, and where to remove I yett know not, but * Martha the widow of his son Samuel Cust. SIE EICHAED CUST, BART. 247 I incline most for London. I have not scene Bland,* and suppose I shall not, however shall be very cautious how I tattle to your prejudice. I'me more tender of your honour. I cant agree that I was the principal cause of your lea^dng a Souldier's Life, and I humbly conceyve none could have said lesse in the matter than I did, unlesse an insensible foole. But this I must say still, that as to " hie et nunc " I was altogether a stranger to your knocking off, for sure I should have kept itt till your retume from Holland, or forborne that hazardous expensive journey, unlesse better rewarded, but tis now too late to repent, you must make the best ont. July 18th, 1691. On Thursday last, see scone as I had given you the trouble of mine by that post, Mr. Whitall came hither to mee, and is now freely willinge to serve both Cures at Barholme and Stow, provided you can obtain the Commissioners' order to impower mee to put one in to doe the same. Mr. Whitall is knowne to some of the Commissioners allready, particularly Lord Kollson, with whom also I had the honour to be acquainted formerly when Sir Robert Carre was livinge. If you can gett this dispatch before you leave the towne, it will be noe little satisfaction to my minde, for Parson Topham hath gott the Bishop of Lincoln's order for one Mr. Lawson, Captain Hyde's curate att Langtoft (but an indifferent prea«;her tis said) to sen'e Stow alreatly, and I understand ho intends to put the same parson upon us att Barholm, that serving us once a fortnight he may have tlie small i)roKtt of this place alsoe, and soe our soules here must be bought and sold or starved. Doe your utmost to prevent this blur putt upon mee. Tour mother is att Elton, but sister not brought to bedd. Nuttee gives you her dutye. May 26th, 1692. I was much surprized att the Receipt of yours, and am heartily sorry for the occation of your long silence, but as much rejoyce att the hopes of your Re- covery, which God Allmighty perfect in his owne time. Yesterday and to-day I have been attendinge att Stamford and Deepinge your conceni about your tryaU to bee had next assizes ^vith Mr. Maid well touching the Fen lands. May 28th, 1692. Long may you live (Pro\ndence being so pleased) to conquer all your distempers, and may the irreconcileable Enemies of God and this nation utterly perish. Tis wonderful! mercy vouchsafed to us publicke and particular. Lett a suitable conversation in our whole demeanour for the future evidence the truth of our jiresent thankfullness. Yesterday I was with Mr. Truesdaile touchinge your Conceme with Mr. IMaid- well, and have seene the declaration against mee, which is for three yeares rent for eighteen acres of Land lyinge in Deepinge Fen. My answer must bee this, that I never treated with Maidwell concerning any such matter. I want a payer of Holsters and Capps, not costly, and a pare or two of spec- tacles. Pray buy and send downe two or three Quires of best Pajjer, guilt and plaine, here is none good to bee had. * Adam Bland, Lieutenant in Sir Pury Gust's troop. K K 2 248 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. June 27th, 1692. I am very sorry your Indisposition of Body still continues. Tis our opinion the Country Ayr may prove your best cure, but I have learnt to submitt to the wise and beleeve every man in his Art. As to your Tunbridge journey, if the Eayne hath been as violent and lastinge in other places as here, you neede not goe to the "Waters, for they will come to you. In shorte itt hath been the greatest Flood that ever was known in any Man's Memory. The townes about us, vizt. Gretford, Baston, I^angtoft, and Deepinge, were neare six foote deepe in water, soe the horses swam in the streetes. The Fen is all of a sea ; the Bancke broke on Baston side, but Deepinge side yett holds ; all their crops are lost, and I doubt the Land will scarcely bee worth dreyning any more ; twas a dismal rayne neere sixty howers together. I wish you joy in your new attcheivement, I presume now all people know itt. This is the last letter which we have from Sir Richard Oust to his son Pury. The allusion at the end of it refers to Sir Pury Gust's engage- ment to Miss Alice Savile, whom he married early in the following year. On the occasion of this marriage Sir Richard Gust gave his son a wedding present of ten guineas, and five broad pieces of gold, besides lending him £300 to help to pay for an estate at Newton, which Sir Pury had recently bought from the Savile family. The following letter to Mrs. Savile, written a few months before the marriage, shews how much interest Sir Richard had taken in arranging this purchase. Sib Eichaed Oust to Mrs. Savile. Barholme, June 3rd, 1692. Madam, Since I gave your Ladyship the trouble of my late scribble, a Q-entleman and freinde of mine desired me to acquaint you and your worthy daughters that if you please he will be your Chapman for Newton and Haseby alsoe, and in a few words will give you and them 20 years purchase att the present Eent, .... which in my opinion is a very good price. If you please to honor me with a few Lines in answer by the first opportunity, your Ladyship shall accordingly have a speedy returns from, Madam, Tour most assuredly afEectionate Brother and humblest servant, R. Oust. My wife and selfe joyne in our services to yourselfe and vertuous daughter. I do not yet heare Mr. Gierke is att Pickworth ; when I am assured of his returne, tis possible I may for some time come drinke the Waters att Walcot, and then shall presume to kiss your hande att Newton. Sir Richard Gust, it will be observed, mentions in the postscript to this letter that he thought of drinking the waters at Walcot, and it would seem that during the last few years of his life he suffered much from ill- health. In a letter written by Sir Pury Gust to his wife, dated December SIR RICHARD CUST, BART. 24^ 20th, 1694, he mentions that his father was then indisposed with the spleen, and in another letter written in October, 1695, Sir Pury mention* that his father and mother had removed for the winter to Stamford. Early in February, 1698-9, Sir Pury went to see his father and mother on his way to London on business, and was so much distressed at their state of health that he wrote to his wife, begging her to go to them, and to take care of them. He mentions how unwilling his father was to part with him on this occasion, little thinking that it was his last visit to his father, and that his own death was impending. Three weeks later Sir Richard and Lady Oust received the melancholy intelligence that their beloved son, Pury, had died suddenly in London of apoplexy. His body was brought back to Stamford and poor old Sir Richard on March Ist, 1698-9, had the sad duty of following his only remaining son to the grave, where Sir Pury was laid by the side of his first wife Ursula Woodcock. After this crushing blow the old couple continued to live on at Barholm, cheered from time to time by the company of their daughters and grand- children. Mary Oust, Sir Pury's eldest daughter, was with them on March 29th in this year when she wrote to her stepmother, Alice Lady Oust, that her grandparents were so lonely that she could not bear to leave them. Sir Richard's illness increased, and another letter tells us that the remedies ordered by Dr. Colback, a physician who had been called in to prescribe for him, did him no permanent good. He died next year, one of the last days of August, aged 78, having survived his son Sir Pury about eighteen months. He was buried at Stamford, in his family vault under St. George's Church, on the 5th September 1700. His portrait by Sir Peter Lely is at Belton,* where there is also a small portrait of Beatrice Lady Cust, who is attired in widow's weeds. It will be convenient here to inquire what property Sir Richard Cust was possessed of at his death. He appears to have left personal property worth £431 16.?. Od. which came into the hands of his grandson, the second Sir Richard Cust, who was his grandfather's executor, and suc- ceeded to the Baronetcy and to the family property. It may have been noticed that Sir Richard seldom mentions in his letters the old family property at Pinchbeck, but we learn incidentally, from an old Faculty book at Lincoln (1611—1693, fo. 232), that a Mr. Welden was Sir Richard's principal tenant at Pinchbeck in or about the year 1670. It appears by an entry in this book that in that year the great pew in Pinch- beck Church was allotted to Sir Thomas Ogle, and that " the middle pew '*^ was allotted to " Mr. Richard Cust and his Family, in the seate where Bryan Welden and his wife now sitt." There is also a paper written by Sir * Another portrait of Sir Richard Cust and one of his daughter Elizabeth Cust, afterward* Mrs. Cockayne, which wore formerly at Cockayne llatley, are in the possession of Mr. Lionel Cust. 250 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. Eichard Gust which shews that Mr. Welden occupied the family mansion at Pinchbeck,* with the gardens, and eighty-nine acres of land, for which he paid the yearly rent of £55 (14). Amongst the returns for the hearth tax for Stamford, paid in 1671, Sir Richard Gust was assessed for twelve hearths, which, if for the Black- fryars alone, would argue a rather luxurious way of living for those days. It is, however, possible that Sir Eichard may have paid this tax for other houses in Stamford belonging to him, as in 1665 he was rated for the Blackfryars at five hearths only. It is clear that Sir Eichard Gust's landed property could not have been the whole of what he possessed, and that he must have had besides con- siderable personal property. Some of his money was probably invested at interest on loans and mortgages, and we find that on one occasion he advanced £2000 to Serjeant Evan Seyes on loan (29). We know that he expended from time to time large sums of money in the purchase of land at Burtoft and Barholm, and in the payment of the marriage portions of his daughters, amounting to £7500, and he had to produce upwards of £1000 for fees on being made a baronet. Added to these disbursements, Sir Eichard must also have incurred considerable expenses in his elections, and aU these various demands could scarcely have been defrayed out of the rents of his landed property. The rental of Sir Eichard Gust's estate (exclusive of Obthorp and the London property which he had handed over to his son Pury on his marriage) was estimated by himself in the year 1693 at £706 12s. 6d., which was made up in the following manner : — £ s. d. Pinchbeck - 105 2 0 Burtoft - - 268 10 0 Bicker and Kirton - 211 14 0 Boston - - - - 62 16 6 Barholm - 58 10 0 £706 12 6 Out of this rental he appears, however, to have received in the year 1693 only £656. The above figures, and the names of all his tenants, are found in one of Sir Eichard Gust's pocket-books, which has been accidentally preserved. This is a little book called ' Eider's British Merlin for 1693,' bound in white vellum with interleaved pages, in which Sir Eichard entered his accounts regularly every day in the most neat and regular manner possible. Some of these entries are curious and interesting, and shew that he * The old mansion seems ever since to have been occupied as a residence by the successive tenants of this farm, but very little of the original building now remains. SIR EICHARD OUST, BAKT. 251 allowed Lady Oust (described as B. C.) £2 weekly for housekeeping. Amongst other payments recorded are divers articles, such as tobacco, pipes, boy's shoes, servants' wages, coals, taxes, haymaking, labour, presents to his children and grandchildren, and such like. His total expenditure, however, as appearing in the pocket-book, was very moderate, amounting in the year 1693 to only £338 10s. Od., but this was exclusive of about £300 given by him to his extravagant son Sir Pury. Nearly all the family estates of Sir Richard Cust, which he derived from his father, appear to have been settled at the time of his marriage on his eldest son and his heirs in a regular course of entail, but the estates which he had purchased were at his own disposal, and by his will, which is dated April 26th, 1699, and was proved December 2nd, 1700, in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, he devised all his unsettled property at Barholm, Greatford, Tallington, Stow, Burtoft, Wigtoft, and Swineshead to his grandson Richard Cust, the only son of his deceased son Sir Pury, charged with the payment to his granddaughters Mary and Ursula, daughters of Sir Pury, of legacies of £700 each. He gave £50 each to his wife Beatrice Lady Cust, and his daughter-in-law Alice Lady Cust, and similar legacies to his grandchildren Samuel and Cust Cockaine, and also £10 each to his grandchildren Savile Cust and Frances Proby (1). Beatrice Lady Cust survived her husband for nearly fifteen years, during which time she enjoyed the income of her own property at Kirton, and of the bulk of her husband's estate, excepting that part of it which she with her husband had made over to her son Pury on his first marriage in 1678. She seems from the occasional notices we find of her in Sir Richard's letters to have been an excellent wife, and a good and affec- tionate mother. She lived to the age of 92, and outlived not only her husband and her son Sir Pury, but also her daughter-in-law Alice Lady Cust, her own daughter Jane Proby, and her granddaughter Frances Proby. Nothing can, I think, give a pleasanter idea of the happy married life of Beatrice Lady Cust and her husband than the following letter from Sir Richard Cust, written to her when he was 74 and his wife 72 years of age, and which is here reproduced in facsimile as a specimen of Sir Richard's handwriting : — Sib Richabd Cust to his Wife. Hatley, June 27 : 1696 : My Dearest, I am exceedingly rejoyct' to heare of thy wellfare, and give thee hearty thancks for the Intelligence thou gavest mee thereof in thy kindc Letter, 1 want nothinge hero (as to this world) but thy much desired company, the thoughts whereof make mee longe to returne to thee, which I now perceyve will not bee soe Boone as I intended and wishe for. 252 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. Son Proby will not bee here till Thursday next, and to come home without them will not bee well taken by them, nor indeede convenient for mee, havinge but two horses, and the wayes soe very badde and dangerous, but I shall hast to thee with all speede I can. I'me sorry I left thee noe fuller a supply for thy occations, and my keys I cannot convey to thee but vnth hazard, but I doubt not that Pranck "Walker will furnishe thee with what thou wantest, and att my retume I will thanckfuUy repay him, prethee tell him soe. Cozen Wooton promist mee to doe itt when I left thee but I had rather bee beholden to the other. Wee thro' mercy are all in good health here. Conny is perfectly recovered, neere to a miracle in my opinion. God give us thanckfull hearts for all his gratious providences, and helpe us to remember his Love more than all thinges, and walke sutably to itt. Thy deare Relations here most kindly salute thee as respectively due, and wish for thee dayly, not forgettinge beloved Fanny* and her good nurse, tell Fanny, I cant forgive myselfe for beinge so longe from her, and all att Stamford is hers. Papa and Mamma, etc., salute her, and give their Love to her, Nuttee and Nurse alsoe, and soe doe all, more espetially. Dearest Thy faithfully Affectionate Husband, R: Cust: Prethe write mee how our graine is and what becoms of the fens. Wee have not bad one whole fayre day since I came hither. Daughter Proby desires Nurse to write to her by Tuesday Post how Mis is. Excessive Floods have beene as great here as ever known. Early in the year 1698, Beatrice Lady Cust had a serious illness, and Sir Richard wrote in much alarm and anxiety about her to his daughter- in-law, Alice Lady Cust, on February 12th, 1697-8 : — Tou have greatly obliged me by your very affectionate lines and sollicitous enquiry after my wife's health, for which I returne you my hearty thanks. We are in hopes she is some thinge better this Morninge than formerly, but still very faint and weake, and her Cough very tedious. God in mercy submitt us with cheerfulness to his wise and good Pleasure. My tryalls have been very great, I would Profitt by them, and leame obedience by what I suffer. Excuse me now, I cannot enlarge as I ought. Love, service, and duty from all here to my sister Savile and your deare self e. As has been just now stated, Beatrice Lad}"^ Cust recovered from this illness and lived seventeen years longer. It is not very clear where she resided after her husband's death, for the house at Barholm seems to have been sold soon after that event. She probably often stayed at the Blackfryars with her daughter-in-law, Alice Lady Cust, with whom she was on very affectionate terms. Her grandson, Sir Richard Cust, seems to have looked after her well, and in • Fauny Proby, his granddaughter. FACSIMILE OF A LETTER IN THE HANDWRITING OF SIR RICHARD CUST, 1ST BART. SIE RICHAED CUST, BART. 253 his letters to his stepmother often refers to her as "the good old lady." Amongst these is a curious letter written by him which mentions that his grandmother had lately removed from Elton (where, according to another letter, she had been staying since Mr. Proby's death in November, 1710) to Stamford. Sir Eichahd Cust the touitgee to Alice Lady Cust. Sept. 14 [1711]. Honoured Madam, I came here safe last night [London], and found every body pleasd with my grandmother's removal, tho' till my coming very apprehensive of the consequences. My aunt Proby is the better pleased because now she can have the satisfaction of seeing her, which she dreaded at Elton, and to shew that it was the fear of the distraction, the sight of the now melancholy Elton, that alone detained her from it, she resolves to come down with me either to-morrow or on Munday for two or three days. I have sent your Ladyship this at-couut, because I would not have you surprised at it, and indeed more particularly because I would beg the favour of your Ladyship in the mean time to instill all the kind sentiments you can into my grainnother in relation to my aunt, and perswade her to express to her all kiiidnesH and no resentment, least if it should come to finding and proving betwixt them, which would be the consequence of a contrary recep- tion, my poor good old lady should sink under the storm it might probably create. I beg your Ladyship's pardon for this trouble, which I only design for the sake of you all, for I think my aunt is not of a temper nor my granmother in a condition to bear much, and I know it would be no iesse a concern to your Ladvship to Bee it. Your most dutiful son and humble servant, R. Cust. Pray give my duty to my granmother and service to Mr. Fermor. Mrs. Proby died in May 1712, so that this letter must have been written in 1711. At the age of eighty-eight Beatrice Lady Cust seems to have been still sufficiently in the possession of her faculties to under- stand business, and to carry on some controversy with her daughter on money matters. Naturally enough young Sir Richard Cust, who appears by all his letters to have been the most amiable of men, was very anxious that his grandmother's peaceable old age should not be disturbed by any unseemly family disputes. Beatrice Lady Cust died aged ninety-two, April 1st, 1715. She was buried by the side of her husband at Stamford on the 7th of that month, and her name with that of her husband is recorded on the family monu- ment in St. George's Church. Her grandson expended €120 on her funeral, all the bills relating to which are preserved at Belton. She made a will dated May 15th, 1711, which does not appear to have been proved, as the original will is among the papers at Belton (2). It is L L 254 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. probable that she had but little property to dispose of, and that her grandson Sir Richard Gust, who was her executor and residuary legatee, paid her debts and legacies, which were chiefly small legacies to her grandchildren, and did not think it necessary to go to the expense of proving her will. At her death her property at Kirton passed under the provisions of her marriage settlement to her grandson Sir Richard Gust and his descendants. In the month of July, 1863, John William Spencer Brownlow Gust, the second Earl Brownlow, who had succeeded to the Kirton property as the lineal descendant of Beatrice Pury, and had just attained his majority, conveyed by deed of gift all his property at Kirton to his cousin William Purey Gust in fee simple. William Purey Gust died January 11th, 1865, having by his will, dated November 9th, 1864, devised all his property at Kirton to his brother Arthur Perceval Gust, now Dean of York, who has assumed the additional surname of Purey, and is in possession of the Kirton estate. Sir Richard and Lady Gust had a numerous family, but several of their children died in infancy. The names of the following children are •found in the Registers : — I. Samuel, baptized at Kirton, December 25th ; buried there, December 27th, 1646. II. Isaac, baptized at Kirton, February 16th, 1647-8 ; buried there, June 4th, 1648. III. Elizabeth, baptized at Kirton, April 4th, 1649, and buried at Cockayne Hatley, May 16th, 1739, aged 90. She married March 4th, 1669-70, John Cockayne of Cockayne Hatley, (who died in 1719, aged 77,) by whom she had eight children; 1. Margaret, baptized at Stamford, October 7th, 1671, died 1673 ; 2. Eichard, bap- tized 1672, died 1732— he married 1698 Ann Eyan, by whom he had a son Eyan, baptized 1704, died 1723, and Beatrice, baptized 1701, who married 1727 John Harvey of Ickwell Bury, and died 1728 ; 3. Lewis, baptized 1674, died 1682 ; 4. EHzabeth, baptized 1675, died 1736 ; 5. John, baptized 1677, died young ; 6. Cust, baptized 1678, died 1712 ; 7. Samuel, baptized 1680, died s.p. 1745, having become the owner of the Cockayne Hatley estate, which he devised to his cousin Savile Cust, the younger son of his uncle Sir Pury Cust, with remainder to the younger sons and daughters of Sir Eichard Cust the second Baronet ; 8. Thomas, baptized in 1682, and died young, rv. Anne, born about 1651, living 1666 but died not long after. V. Eichard, born about 1652-3 ; buried in the Temple Church, August 9th, 1673. VI. PuEY, born at Kirton, June 16th, 1654 ; buried there, October 2nd, 1654. VII. PuET, born at Stamford, September 27th, 1655 ; afterwards Sir Pury Cust. See Chapter XIII. SIE EICHAED CUST, BAET. 255 Tin. Samuel, bom at Stamford, January 7th, 1656-7 ; buried in the Temple Church, May 16th, 1683. He was married January 23rd, 1682-3, at St. Andrew's, Holbom, to Martha Carpenter, but left no issue, rx. Henht, bom at Stamford, August 27th, 1658 ; buried there, June 2nd, 1660. X. Jane, bom at Stamford, June 9th,1660, baptized July 15th, and buried there, December 22nd, in the same year. XI. Maky, bom at Stamford, October 25th, 1661 ; buried there, July 5th, 1667. XII. Jane, baptized at Stamford, August 5th, 1665 ; buried at Elton, May 9th, 1712. She married in June, 1690, John Proby of Elton, son of Sir Heneage Proby, Knight. They had an only daughter, Frances Proby, who was born in July, 1691, and died unmarried, December 16th, 1711, having by her vnW of the same date given £200, apiece, to the poor of the parishes of Elton, Yaxley and Flettoii. Her mother Mrs. Proby also bequeathed legacies for charitable purposes to the same villages. There is a house at Elton with an inscription stating that it was given by Mrs. Jane Proby to the parish. This house was afterwards used as a workhouse and then for a time as a school-house. VISITATION PEDIGREE OF CUST. From Viritation of Lincolnshire, 1666, College of Arms, D. '£i, folio 16. Henry Cust of Pinch-=f=. . . . da. and sole heire of beck colne. iu coin. Lin- Raii»ion uf Bicker iu com. Liu- culue. Joshua, 2^ Sonne. I Samuell Cust of Boston in coin. Lincolne. :Anne, da. of Richard Bur- rell of Dowesby in com. Lincolne. Richard Cust ofT=Beatrice, da. and Stamford in com. Lincolne, g', 1666. heire of William Pury of Kirtou in com. Lincolne. Anne, ux. Tho. Mite of Gun- thorpe iu Nurf. Pury, 2. Samuell, 3. Richard, sonnc and heire, set. 14 an° 1666. II II Eliz. 3. Mary. Anne. 4. Jane. R. Cust. L L 2 256 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. APPENDIX TO CHAPTER XI. (1) WILL OF SIR RICHARD OUST, BAET. Dated April 26th, 1699 ; proved December 2nd, 1700. (P.C.C., Noel 175.) In the name of God Amen. I Sir Richard Cust of Black-Fryers neare Stamford in the County of Lincolne, Baronett, Doe make this my last Will and Testament in manner and forme following. Imprimis I give my soule unto Almighty God and my body to the earth in hopes of a joyfuU resurrection in and through the meritts and mediation of Jesus Christ my beloved Saviour and Redeemer. And as to those worldly goods wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me I dispose of them as foUoweth. First I g^ve and devise unto my Grandson Richard Cust and his Heires for ever all my lands, tenements, and hereditaments in Barholme, Greatford, Tallington, and Stow. Provided and upon this condition nevertheless that he shall pay unto each of his Sisters Mary Cust and Ursula Cust the summe of Seaven hundred pounds when they severally attaine their respective ages of one and twenty yeares. Item I further give and devise unto my said Grandson Richard Cust all my Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments in Burtoft, Wigtoft, and Swineshead for and during the terme of his naturall life And after his decease then to the Heires Males of his body lawfully to be begotten And for want of such Heires Males then to my right Heires for ever. And my will is that my said Grandson doe and shall permitt and suffer his Mother in law the Lady Alice Cust to have and enjoy during her naturall life seaven acres of pasture in Sutterton which was setled upon her as parte of her joynture. Item I give unto my dearely beloved Wife the Lady Cust the summe of Fifty pounds And to the Lady Alice Cust my Daughter in Law And to my grandson Savill Cust Ten pounds ai)eice. Item I give unto m}' Grandchild Frances Proby Ten pounds And to my Grandchildren Samuel Cockaine and Cust Cockaine Fifty pounds apeice And to each of my servants forty shillings. Item I give unto the Poore of S' Georges Parish in Stamford Forty shillings a yeare to be paid upon the one and twentyeth day of December yearely for ever by my successive Heire or Heires out of all my aforementioned Lauds and Tenements with the payment whereof I doe hereby charge the same. Item all the rest of [my] money, goods, and chattells whatsoever, my debts, funerall expences, and legacies being first paid, I give unto my Grandson Richard Cust whom I make sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament And I doe nominate and appoint my worthy Son in Law John Proby, Esq', Supervisor and Trustee of this my .said Will. In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and scale this six and twentyeth day of Aprill in the eleaventh yeare of the reigne of our Soveraigne Lord William the third over England, etc.. King. Auuoque Domini One thousand six hundred ninety nine. R. Cust. Proved in London by the Executor named. Sir Richard Cust, Bart., December 2nd, 1700. (2) WILL OF BEATRICE, LADY CUST. Dated May 15th, 1711. From the original at Belton. In the Name of God Amen. I Beatrice Cust, Relict and Widdow of Sir Richard Cust, late of Stamford, deceased, being of sound mind and memory (praised be God), do make or ordaine to be maid this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. Imprimis, I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of Allmighty God, hoping for salvation through the merits and mediation of my blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. And as for my temporall estate which it hath pleased God to give me I dispose of as foUoweth. Item, I give and bequeath to M' John SIE EICHAED CUST, BAET. 257 Cockin and his wife and his son Richard Cockin ten pound a peece. Item, I give and bequeath to Beatrice Cockin five pound. Item, I give and bequeath to my grandaughters Elizabeth Cockin and Ursula Cust forty shillings a peece. Item, I give to M"^ Richard Cockin's wife one pound, and to his eldest son one pound. Item, I give to my grandaughter Frances Proby forty shillings. Item, I give and bequeath to my grandaught^r Madam Thompson and her child one pound a peece. Item, I give to my grandsons Cust Cockin and Samuel Cockin one pound a peece. Item, I give to my daughter Cust's son forty shillings. Item, I give to M" Elinor Battman three pound. Item, all the rest of my goods I give to my grandson Sir Richard Cust, whome I make hole and sole executor of this my last Will and Testament, he paying all my debts, legacies and funerall charges. In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this fifteenth day of May, Annoque Domini 1711. Beatrice x Ccst. Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of John Sooley, Ann Call. (3) ABSTRACT OF WILL OF MARTHA CUST, WIDOW. Dated January Zlst and proved February 11th, 1702-3. (P.C.C., Degg 25.) To my sister M'" Margaret Straiuge, £10 for niournin^f. To M" Tomasin Stockley, wife of M' John Stockley, £10 for mourning. Residue to my niece Margaret Townley, widow, my sole Executrix. Further Administration November 8th, 1752 (of )^o Ul VjrV/UUB do tip™ coz. Ed. ITorke liis charges Ul UU iVk W praised* 182 16 10 charges at White Hart, ap- praisment . 01 11 00 my owne and man's charges and horses, 4 days 01 06 08 Proving will ox 18 08 Commission do. 00 08 08 Due to myself on bond 100 00 00 Legacies, etc. . 33 09 00 163 14 00 46 02 00 li 209 16 10 li. 209 16 00 Sep. 29, 16C8. Mem. Paid afterwards li. 47 10. Signed hy EdWAHD YoBKE. Mich. Yokkk. Bill for mourning. li. s. d. 14 yards Allamode at 4*. 4rf. . 3 3 5 8 bitts Tiffny at 5*. 8rf. . . 2 5 4 1 p' of Corders for Capt. Cust . 0 8 6 11 yards of looe for 7 hatbands . . 2 7 8 22 pr. of Corders gloves . . 3 3 4 other items . 1 18 10 li. 13 07 01 Eeo* this 27*, 1668, of Capt. Cust in full. Jo. Dale. Laid out for the funerall of M" Yorke April 25"". For 3 dubble Barrils of Ale fortie dozen of Kakcs fortie dozen of bread A pound of Tobacco For five pounds of sugar For Juges For cloves, mace and nutmeg For making ye g^ve and bell ringing li. M. d. 2 14 00 2 00 00 2 00 00 0 03 06 0 03 06 0 01 08 0 01 02 0 10 00 * £108 6*. of this was due to Mrs. Yorke on bond for money lent by her ; her furniture was valued at £60 10*. lOrf., her plate being two .■silver bowls and eleven spoons £8, and the money in the house £6. Mrs. Yorke's will is printed at p. 119. M M 2 264 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. li. s. d. What the ringers drunke . 0 1 06 for the Koffin .... . 0 10 00 four gallons of wine . 0 2 08 one gallon of Sak . 0 8 00 for the man's charge and his labour . 0 10 00 li. 9 06 00 With these bills is a bundle of receipts from the following legatees :— Michael Torke, Elizabeth Eeade, Margaret Chowne, John Yorke, Edward Yorke. Also a Power of Attorney from Mrs. Yorke to Richard Cast, dated January 1, 1663-4. (14) PINCHBECK. In the handwriting of Sir Richard Cust. Pinchbeck. Number of Acres of the Farme late Weldens. acres roods poles The messuage, garden, orchard and yards 01 01 Three Cottages and the ground under them . 01 03 The Hemp land and Holt under the messuage 07 02 4 Fulney Eeild pasture ...... 13 00 The Eigge, Withs and Eafeild 16 00 Weech lands part ...... 15 00 In Custom feild arrable ..... 01 02 Copyhold land to hold from yeer to yeer lying twixt the lands of S' Car. and M' Tho. Ogle 02 02 Total of the acres 58 02 4 The low ground cald Rushcroft .... 30 00 00 Valine. li. li. s. d. 08 00 The house, yards, garden and orch. . . 09* 00 00 02 00 The three cottages and yards . 03 00 00 08 00 Pulney Feild . 18* 00 00 15 00 Withs and Eafeild . . 13 00 00 13 00 Weech lands . 13 00 00 00 15 The arrable in Custome feild . 00 15 00 02 5 The coppyhold Land and pasture . 02 00 00 06 00 The low ground . 08 05 00 55 00 Sum total li. 66 00 00 Number of Acres . 89 00 00 Rent per ann. li. 55 00 00 * These figures are corrected in the valuation on the other side, which as well as the two last lines giving the total acreage and rental has been added in a diflferent ink. SIR RICHAED OUST, BART. 265 (15) ORDER TO PAY ACCOUNT. 1686. SONN CCST, Oo sight hereof pray pay to James Colter the bearer the sum of four pounds ten shillings for Cloth bought of him and take his receipt and place it to the account of Your afifectionate father, Cokayn Hatley, June 19'\ 1G86. R. CU8T. For Pury Cust, Esq., att M' Edward Barker's, Woollen Draper att the White horse in Paules Church yard. (16) A BUNDLE OF RECEIPTS. 1670—1684. li. *. d. 1670 June 4 Receipt signed John Cockayne ..... 1500 0 0 1676 April 4 Receipt signed John Cokayne in full for completing payment of marriage portion of £1500 . . . . . 33 0 0 1676 Sep. 20 Release signed John Cockayne to Richard Cust for all claims on him. 1683 Serjeant Skeys ....... 2000 0 0 1684 Receipt signed Jo. Ilancocke for drawing deeds . . . 5 8 4 1684 Dec. 3 Receipt signed Jo. Baines for a past fine . . . . 10 0 1684 Rich. Holmes for ingrossing deeds . . .400 1690 June 30 Receipt signed by John Proby of the Middle Temple for £4000 paid to him by Sir Richard Cust being p:irt of his wife's portion of £5000 according to the marriage settlement dated June g'" 1690 ....... 4000 0 0 (17) ACCOUNTS OF SIR RICHARD CUST. 1693. A pocket book bound in white vellum (Rider's British Merlin for 1693), in which Sir Richard Cust has entered his expenditure every month and also his receipts for rent from his tenants. (18) CHANCERY SUIT. 1683, November 15'^ Copy of bill filed by Martha, relict of Samuel Cust of the Inner Temple, against Sir Richard Cust, Burt. 1683. Dnift of answer of Sir Richard Cust to the same, with copies of letters of Sir Richard Cust and William Culliford. Undated. Copy of bill filed by Sir Kichard Cust against Martha Cust, widow, and M' George Edwards, one of the Registrars in Chancery. 1680. Draft conveyance of Crceton from Sanmel Cust to his father. 1678, April 18"'. Lea-so by Sir Richard Cust of 98 acres 3 roods of land at Burtoft to Edward Browne of Horbling at a rent of £55. 1682-3, January 20"". Settlement made by Samuel Cust of the Inner Temple of his Creeton and Counthorpc proi)orty on his marriage to Martha Carpenter, to their joint use for their lives and the survivor of them, with remainder to Samuel Cust and the heirs of his body, then to Martha Carpenter and the heirs of her body, then to the eight heirs of Samuel Cust. The deed recites a mortgage dated December 7"', 1681, charged on the estate for securing £500, the 266 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. property of Martha Carpenter, in trust for her separate use till a sufficient jointure was settled on her to the satisfaction of William Culliford, a party to the present settlement. 1683. Letters of administration to Samuel Cust, late of St. Martin's, Ludgate, granted to Pury Cust his brother June 1", 1683. 1684, April 16. Release from Martha Cust to Sir Richard Cust of all her claims on Sir Richard Cust, in consideration of an annuity of £100 secured to her by Sir Richard Cust and his son Pury Cust. 1684, April 20"". Conveyance by Sir Richard Cust to Martha Cust of the property at Creeton and Counthorpe.* (19) PERSONAL PROPERTY OP SIR RICHARD CUST, BART., AND EXPENDITURE FOR HIS PUNERAL. JFrom a paper in the handwriting of the second Sir Richard Cust, his executor. 1700. 1%. s. d. 7i jound in the house RA 04 HQ Uo UO ounury expences at lunerai Uo in l>i JA.il UULl tcUdUtH Ocp. D ■ IQ 10 do ^° ■ 04 00 John Norley of Pinchbeck Uo io Uo lo overseers oi poor, my gran- M"^ Bullimer Barholm tenant 9ri uu f\{\ UU father being buried in linen 9 xu Por a chariot and pair of horses Z-* 1 '7 The clerk . . . 7 / of Rich. Vellham Pinchbeck To my granmother for house- tenant 11 03 00 keeping 01 8 of M' Goring for the plait that Goodman Moss for sitting up was sold 53 J.* Cifi UO wit.Vi mv crrn n Tat.nPi* W i til Ul V g >■ AlllCtl'Lld • 05 of Goodman Moss for wood 00 13 00 To the Parson for burying 02 03 li. 198 03 10 Proving my granfather's will . 3 10 6 of M' Butcher for goods sould . 60 00 00 Disbursements . 119 13 06 do M' Quarles do 24 00 00 Paid on father's a/c 044 06 00 for .... 07 00 00 Por wood sold to M' Goodman . 01 13 06 poles M"' Wihiox 05 07 00 of Brown Pinchbeck tenant 03 00 09 Severall things sold by M'' Quarles 00 11 00 of M'' Royle part of a mortgage 41 10 00 of Bulmer Rashel tenant 14 09 00 For hay .... 07 15 00 Wood sold by Thos. Moor paid to my granmother . 22 03 06 Several tenants arrears . 08 06 06 of M' Butcher goods sold at Stamford 28 17 00 of M' Royle for mortgage 63 10 Received in all li. 431 16 01 * Martha Cust appears at the same time to have conveyed the Creeton and Counthorpe estates to Pury Cust as heir to his brother Samuel, in consideration of her annuity of £100 per annum, charged on his London property by himself and father, but this deed is not at Belton. SIR RICHAED OUST, BAET. 267 SIE EICHARD GUST'S TITLE DEEDS. (20) Mabbiagb Settlement. Four Deeds. 1644. Indenture dated August 20"", 1644. " Between Samuell Gust of Boston, Esq., and Anne his wife, and Richard Gust of Boston, Gent., son and heir apparent of the said Samuell Gust and the said Anne, of the one part, and Beatrice Fury of Boston, daughter and heir of William Pury of Kirton, Esq., deceased, and Adlard Pury of Boston, gent., and Thomas Cony of Bo.ston, gent." It is witnessed that Samuel Gust and Anne his wife convey all their estates mentioned in three schedules annexed to the following uses. The estates mentioned in the 1" schedule (viz. : Lands in Pinchbeck, jirincipal tenant M' Josuah Gust, and land in Gosberkirke) to be held to the use of Richard Gust and the said Beatrice for term of their two lives and the life of the survivor, remainder to their heirs, remainder to the heirs general of Richard by any other wife, remainder to the right heirs of Samuel Gust. The estates mentioned in the 2'"' schedule (viz. : other lands in Pinchbeck, an estate at Bicker, a house in Thames Street, and two cottages in Bargate, Boston) to be held to the use of Richard Oust and Beatrice for their lives as before with remainder to their heirs male only, remainder to the heirs male of Richard, remainder to the right heirs of Samuel Gust. The estates mentioned in the 3"* schedule (viz. : a house and shop in Gheapside, houses in Dibble Lane in Thames Street, a messuage, gardens, etc., and 0 acres of i)asture in Boston on the east side of the water in Bargate, Boston, in the occupation of M' Samuel Gust, and 4 acres of pasture land at Skirbeck, and two messuages and an estate at Burtoft) to the use of the said Samuel and Anne Gust for their lives and the life of the survivor, remainder to Richard Cast and Beatrice for their lives as before, remainder to their heirs male, remainder to the heirs male of Samuel Gust, remainder to the right heirs of Samuel Gust. Also a covenant from Samuel Gust to surrender copyhold lauds at Piuchbeck held of the manor of Spalding. 1644. Indenture dated August 20"', 16-14, " between Beatrice Pury of Boston, daughter and heir of William Pury of Kirton in co. Lincoln, Esq., docca.«od, of the one part, and Samuel Gust of Bos- ton, Esq., and John Whilinge of Boston, Gent.," of the other part ; Recites the iiit<>nded marriage of Richard Gust, son and heir apparent of the said Samuel Gu.st and the said Beatrice Pury, and " that the said Beatrice Pury is to have a jointure of the lands of the said Samuel Gust to the value of £200 per annum, and that the said Beatrice hath no ])erson:il estate considerable for such a jointure, but her main estiito is in land." Witnesseth " that to the end that the .said Richard Gust may have like estate in the lands of the said Beatrice as the said Beatrice is to have in the lands of the said Samuel Gust," that the said Beatrice Pury Grants the messuages, lands and hereditaments mentioned in the schedule (viz. : A capital messuage called Eversham Place and lands in Kirton, about one hundred and forty acres of land and pasture, one acre and one rood in Wigtoft, two acres and three roods in Sutterton and two and a quarter acres in Skirbeck) to the use of the sjiid Richard Gust and Beatrice Pury for their lives and the survivor of them, remainder to the heirs male of the said Beatrice Pury by Richard Gust, remainder to Beatrice's heirs male by any other husband with remainder to Beatrice's right heirs. 1645. 1645, April 20"". Covenant by Richard Gust and Beatrice his wife to levy a fine before the end of Trinity term to convey the above lands to uses in strict settlement according to the inten- tion of marriage settlement, a power of revocation of the remainders by dee;e's, Stamford, which was mort^^jfed to him October 19"', 1667, by Ann Thistlewheate of Stamford, widow, and Thoma.s Thistlewheate of the same, clerk. "With this is a receipt signed Thomas Thistlewheate for £33 i>aid by Richard Cust on October 8"', 1667, and the baptismal certificate of " Thonixs Thistlewheate son of Thoma.1 Thistlewheate, i;ent., bajjtizod June the 7"', ICU, in St. Marie's Church in Stamford, witness my hand Timothy Liiidsey Clarke." (27) TowNSHEND Lane. 1672. 1672, March 17'". Lea.se siKiied by Richard Cust of the Inner Temple, «ent., to Geor^je Allison, carpenter, and Edward AVarren, joyner, of a messuaxo in Townshend Lane in the parish of S' Michael, Queeniiithe, at a rent of £8. (28) Bahholm. A bundle of old deeds relating to a house and land at Barholm, purchased by Sir Richard Cust 1677 — 1679. The jiroperty having been since sold the exact date of the conveyance of it to Sir Richard Cust is not known : 1609. Deed by which Robert "NValpole of Barholm, gent., conveys a messuai;o and land at Barholm to Sir Basil Brooke, Knt., and William Harrington, Esq. IGll. Deeds, fine and indentures by which Robert Walpole conveys the same to Fnmcis Fordham and others. 1641. Will of Francis Fordham of Barholm who names his father Richard Fordham and his sons Richard, Robert and William, ho devises Barholm to Richard his son and heir with remainder to his brothers. 1(!54, December 12"'. Doclantion of Irusi of Barliohn to secure a jointure of £260 per annum or £2000 for Anne, eldest daughter of Anthony Collins of the Middle Temple, who had married Thomas TroUope, and whose marriage settlement was dated July 21", 1654, her trustees being N N 270 EBCORDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. Henry Barker of Cheeswick, Anthony Collins and James Clitheroe. States that Barholm was purchased from Robert Fordhara December 2"'', 1654, by Thomas Trolloije. 1670, August 20"'. Will of Thomas Trollope of Barholm, proved February 1'', 1672-3, names his eldest son Thomas as provided for by the will of his father Sir Thomas Trollope, confirms the settlement of Barholm made on his marriage, subject to that devises his property to his younger children William, Anthony, John, Anne and Margaret. Executors, his wife Anne, his father Anthony Collins and his brother James Trollope. (29) Receipt. 1683. Receipt dated June 1, 1683, signed by Serjeant Evan Seys for £2000 received from Sir Richard Cust, advanced apparently on mortgage. (30; PowEE OF Attorney. 1698. Deed by which Sir Richard Cust of the Black Fryars in Stamford, Baronet, appoints John Cokayn of the Middle Temple, London, gent., his true and lawful attorney to ask, demand and receive of Sir Paul Whitchcot, Baronet, all rents due for the houses, shops, stables, warehouses, etc., situate in the parish of S' Michael, Queen's Hithe, and other property lately the estate of Thomas Woodcocke, Esq., deceased, and now in tenure of Sir Paul Whitchcot. R. Cust. Seal : Quarterly, 1 and 4, Cust ; 2, Cust ancient ; 3, Randson. "THE ARMS AND CREST OF RICIIAKH CUST OF STANFORD. CO. LINCOLN, 31 MAY lt;i>3." (Bysslip's (iniiit<, lit.) 273 CHAPTER XII. THE PURYS OF KIRTON. Beatrice Pury, the wife of Sir Richard Oust, was the heiress and representative of the Purys of Kirton in Holland, Lincolnshire. The village of Kirton, where we find the Purys established early in the sixteenth century, is about four miles south of Boston. It was formerly a market town of some importance, with a sessions house, and gave its name to the Soke or Wapentake of Kirton. The fine church was much injured by injudicious rebuilding in 1804, when the noble central tower was pulled down and the present west tower built. A family of the name of Pury was seated early in the fifteenth century at Chamberhouse, in the parish of Thatcham, Berkshire, of which a younger branch still existed in Gloucestershire at the time of Beatrice Pury's marriage in 1644. Beatrice Pury apparently claimed to belong to this family, which bore for arms Argent, on a fess between three martlets mile three mullets of the field, and Sir Richard Cust was certainly allowed by the Heralds to use these arms as those of his wife on an escutcheon of pretence, over his own arms. This may be seen in the arms given in his pedigree from the Visitation of Lincolnshire made by Sir Edward Bysshe in 1666 which is printed on page 255, and which have ever since been recognized at the College of Arms as a quartering belonging to the Cust family. It is a remarkable fact that these arms differ entirely from the coat tricked for the Purys of Kirton in the Visitation of 1634 (see the end of this chapter). It seems equally strange that Sir Edward Bysshe should have ignored the existence of these arms, or that he should have made any mistake in entering the arms mentioned above as those of Beatrice Pury, and no satisfactory explanation of this can be found.* The Pury arms in the Visitation of 1634 suggest another and more pro- bable origin for the Purys of Kirton. These arms, which are here tricked as Argent, on a bend sable three pears or, having apparently some canting allusion to their name, were formerly borne by the Piries or Pyrreys of Worcester- shire, whose name has been supposed to be derived from a pear orchard. t * There is an elaborate pedi^ee in the British Museum, Harleian MS. 1014, of the Purys of Chamberhouse and their descendants, written and signed by Sir Edward Bysshe, which shews that he was well acquainted with the family. t Mark Antony Lower, ' Palr()iiynii(;a' Hritaiinica,' p. 260. The name spelt as Purye, I'irie, and Pyrie occurs several times in ' Rotuli Hundredorum,' see vol. ii., pp. 48, 103, 117, 120, 35", etc. 274 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. These arms witli the three pears were formerly to be seen in the east window of Martin Hussingti-ee Church, and the same arms appear as those of Pjrrey in the Visitation of Worcestershire in 1569. The Pyries or Pyrreys were lords of the manor of Martin Hussingtree and held the ad- vowson of the rectory, to which Thomas de Pirie presented in 1269, Walter de Pyrie in 1384, and John Pyrie in 1444, but soon after this time their property passed by marriage to the Smyth and Wheeler families* Al- though from the fact of bearing the same arms it seems more likely that the Lincolnshire Purys were a younger branch of the Worcestershire family, yet in view of the possibility that they were an offshoot of the Purys of Berkshire, a few words must here be said as to the history of that family. The pedigree of the Purys of Berkshire is to be found in the Visitation of Oxfordshire in 1582. It begins with a certain " John Purye of Sipnam '"' (? Cippenham, near Slough), whose grandson, Thomas Purye, " servant to King Henry the Fourth," married Maud, daughter and coheir of William At More, with whom came the manors of Crokeham and Chamberhouse in the parish of Thatcham in Berkshire. Thomas and Maud Purye had a son John Purye, almoner to Henr}' VI. ,t who had licence in 1447 from Henry VI. to embattle his manor-house at Chamberhouse, and to empark 344 acres of land. John Purye, who represented Berkshire in Parliament 1472 — 1475, left an only daughter and heiress, Anne Purye, who carried Chamberhouse to the Danvers family by her marriage to Sir William Danvers, Knight, Justice of the Common Pleas, who was buried at Thatcham in 1504.J The founder of the Gloucestershire branch of the family was William Pury, younger son of Thomas and Maud Pury above mentioned, who married the sister and coheir of John Cooke, Mayor of Gloucester. ISTotices of this branch of the Pury family may be foimd in the Gloucestershire county histories, and some of their tombs are in the Church of St. Mary de Crypt, Gloucester. The best known of them was Thomas Pury, an ardent Parliamentarian, who was elected M.P. for Gloucester in 1640 and 1654. § His son Colonel Thomas Pury, who was M.P. for Monmouth 1644 — 1653, and for Gloucester in 1656, died at Taynton in 1693, leaving no male issue. * Nash's 'Worcestershire,' vol. ii., p. 164. Dr. Thomas' MS. " Patroni et Iiicumbentes," Society of Antiquaries. t This seems to be the same John Pury who granted lands near Windsor to King Henry VI., which that monarch afterwards granted to Eton College in 1444. Several other persons of the name of Pery or Pury are mentioned as living at this time at Windsor who were probably related to John Pury : amongst them are Edmutid Perry, Bailiff of Windsor 1452 ; Edmund Pury, Mayor of Windsor 1466 and Alderman of Windsor 1474 ; and William Pury, M.P. for Windsor 1510. See Tighe and Davis's ' Annals of Windsor,' vol. i., pp. 321, 341, 362, 400, 462. t Lysons's ' Magna Britannica,' vol. i., p. 388; Ashmole's ' Antiquities of Berks,' vol. ii., p. 322. § See for Thomas Pury and his son Colonel Thomas Pury, ' Notes and Queries,' Third Series, vol. viii., p. 411, vol. ix., pp. 29, 172; Fifth Series, vol. ix., pp. 44, 241, 304, 423. THE PUEYS OF KIRTON. 275 Having said this mucli as to the origin of the Pury family it must I fear rest for the present as a matter for conjecture, and we must now turn to the proved history of Beatrice Pury's ancestors, all of whose wills since 1539 have been pi-eserved, from which and other documents the following account of the Pury family has been compiled. RICHARD PERY OR PURY OF KIRTON, about 1500—1529. As no mention of the Purys has been found at Kirton before this time it is probable that they had not long come to settle there from some other part of the country. Richard Pery seems to have held some place in the household of the Lord Chamberlain and to have carried the arms of the Pyries of Martin Hussingtree, from whom he was most likely descended. This may be inferred from a rough note in Camden's hand- writing in a book at the College of Arms. The arms and crest of Pury are here tricked, as in the Visitation of 1634, at the end of the chapter, ex- cepting that the bend is cotised, with these words : — " 1 600, A skutcheon for Richard Pery, servant to the household Lord Chamberlain. At M"^ Smythe's motion, etc., nil — I promised it to ... • Perry long ago."* This probably refers to Leonard Pery or Pury, the great-grandson of Richard Pery, to whom about this date these arms were allowed. The earliest documents relating to Richard Pery are his will, dated March 5th, 1528-9 (1), and the Inquisition taken October 22nd, 1529, as to his property at the time of his death (2). It is stated in the In- quisition that Richard Pery and his first wife Agnes (who we know from the Visitation Pedigrees was the daughter and heiress of Thomas Stalvvorth) were enfeoffed, probably soon after their marriage, of three and a half acres of land by John Pery (possibly Richard's father), Peter Arkyll, and Thomas Pery. Other feofl'ors of the property are also men- tioned ; Alan Hey land and William Smyth, who enfeoffed Richard Pery, Thomas Elryk, Robert Cony, William Foule, and Thomas Heyland of a messuage, twenty-seven acres and three roods of land ; Thomas llonyng, who enfeoffed Richard Pery, Robert Heyland, Alan Barnaby, and Thomas Foule of one and a half acres of land ; and Thomas Stalworth, who enfeoffed Richard Pery, Robert Cony, and Thomas Foule of two acres of land. Richai-d Pery himself had enfeoffed Thomas Elryke, Robert Stevynson, and Robert Heyland the elder of two messuages, a cottage, and forty-five acres of land, and William Elryke had enfeoffed Humphrey Pery, John Perleben, Humphrey Heyland, and Thomas Foule the younger of ten acres of land. All of this land was in Kirton, and was to be held by the above-named feoffees for the use of Richard Pery and his heirs. Besides this, John Brown of Boston, presumably the father of his second wife, had enfeoffed Richard Pery and Margaret his wife, Thomas Foule the * Vincent's ' Old Grants,' vol. i., p. 290. 276 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. younger, Humphrey Heyland, and Alan Heyland of two acres and one rood of land in Kirton and one acre in Sutterton for the use of Richard and Margaret and their children, Richard Pery at the time of his death also held in fee simple six acres and one rood of land. His property alto- gether consisted of three messuages, one cottage, and ninety-nine acres of land and pasture. He died March 5th, 1528-9, and by his will, dated on the same day and proved at Lincoln June 2nd, 1529, gives his prin- cipal mansion house with nine acres of land near it, three acres in Algate, five acres of pasture in Lokeholnie, and four acres in Ayres Field to his wife for life, with remainder to William his eldest son, but she was to keep John Pery his youngest son and Jenet his daughter till they were of age. He also gives her eight cows, eight calves, forty ewes and their lambs, two of his best mares, four of her own mares, a cart and harness, the ambling horse that had belonged to Thomas Fowle, six fen cows and their calves, ten two-year old neats, twenty hogs, etc., and all her own household furniture. Richard Pery had no children by his second wife Margaret. The issue of the first marriage were : — I. William, who is referred to hereafter. II. HuMPHKET, to whom his father bequeathed two messuages, a cottage, and about forty-five acres of land in Kirton Skeldyke or Old Dyke. It appears from the Inquisition taken after his death that he died July 29th, 1544 (6). It is stated in his will (5) that his wife was Jenytt, daughter of Robert Holland, by whom he had two sons and a daughter ; 1, Anthony, born about 1534, who married Alice daughter and coheir of Thomas Bernacke, by whom he had a son Thomas, who died before his father. 2, Francis. 3, Agnes, married Thomas Smith of Fosdyke. The will of Anthony, the son of Humphrey Pury, dated April 10th and proved April 20th, 1591, shews that he left no children surviving him by his wife Alice, to whom he gives his lands in Kirton and Frampton for her life. After her death he gives to " Hunston Staughton," whom his wife was to keep till he was 21, his house in Einghall Gate and seven acres of land ; and his other lands were to be divided between his kinsmen Thomas Smithe and Richard Longley, but paying thereout 40^ per annum to Richard's sister Anne Longley, to be continued if she died to her sisters Alice and Dorothie Longley. He also gives legacies to his sister Proctor and her children, to his sister Welbie, and to his cousins Humphrey Pury of Sut- terton, Thomas Pury, William Pury, and Leonard Pury. Besides the members of the Pery or Pury family already mentioned, there was another contemporary of Richard Pery's, a certain Michael Pery or Pury, who owned land in Kirton, and who was perhaps his brother or near relation. The Inquisition taken after Michael Pury's death on June 11th, 1539, shews that he died seised of a messuage and twenty-two acres of land and pasture at Kirton. Although his son Thomas Pury, then thirty years of THE PUEYS OF KIRTON. 277 age, was then found to be his heir, yet his line must have quickly died out and his property reverted to the head of his family. It appears to have formed part of the estate which Beatrice Pury brought to the Cust family, as the present owner of it, the Very Rev. Arthur Perceval Cust, D.D., Dean of York, still pays a yearly sum to the poor of Kirton, on accoiint of a legacy bequeathed to them by Michael Pury's will (23). Some copyhold land also held by Michael Pury, of Magdalen College, Oxford, can be distinctly traced into the possession of Beatrice Pury, who was duly admitted to it in 1630 after the death of her mother Elizabeth Walcott (27), who had enjoyed it for her life under the will of her first husband William Pury. WILLIAM PURY, 1529—1566. William Pury of Kirton was twenty-four at the time of his father's death, and must therefore have been born about 1504. According to the Pury pedigree in Harleiaii MS. 1550 he had two wives, both of the name of Cony,* and by his first wife had a son and heir Thomas, born about 1530. Elizabeth his second wife is mentioned in her father Thomas Cony's will dated August 12th, 1545, as " Elizabeth wife of William Pery."t William Pury appears in a list of the Lincolnshire freeholders given in the Burghley Papers dated 1561-2 as "William Pery de Kirton in Holland, yeoman, "J but his name is spelt " Purie " in the copy of his will at Lincoln (4), and "Pury " in the parish registers, where his burial is recorded on February 13th, 1565-6 (22). By his will dated two days earlier, William Purj- bequeaths legacies to his wife Elizabeth ; his eldest son Thomas with his five children, Leonard, Robert, Anne, Mary and Elizabeth ; his younger sons William and Humphrey (the latter then under age) ; his servants ; his god- children ; Thomas Cony ; Doughty Dobbs ; and to Anne Gibbane (pro- bably his eldest son Thomas' stepdaughter Anne or Agnes Gibbon, who later on married his second son William). The children of William Pury were — By his first wife .... Cony, I, Thomas Puky, of whom hereafter. By his second wife Elizabeth Cony, II. William Pury, of Kirton, Algarkirk and Boston. He was pro- bably born about 1544, and married about 1573 Agnes or Anne Gibbon, born in 1547, the only surviving daughter and heir of John Gibbon of Algarkirk by Anne Pooles, whose second husband was Thomas Pury his * The Cony family had been lonfi estublislied in this part of Liiicohisliire. It is stated in Harleiiin MS. 1550, fo. 4, that their ancestor " Robert Coney of Byam in France came into England of Sir John Haultbert with Queen Issabell, wife to King Edward the Second." ■j- Maddison's ' Lincolnshire Wills,' First Series, p. 44. X Lansdowne MSS., 5 Pint., 73 1). o o 278 RECOEDS or THE CUST FAMILY. half-brother. Agnes Gibbon died March 23rd, 1599-1600, leaving by her husband William Pury, two daughters her coheirs : 1, Elizabeth, born 1574, who in 1618 was the wife of Eichard Pewe, but whose first husband seems to have been Thomas son and heir of Nicholas Pulvertoft. 2, Anne or Agnes, born in 1577, who in 1613 was the wife of Edward Hopkyn (13). William Pury had a second wife named Frances, who is mentioned in his will, proved May 31st, 1612 (14). By her he had a son William, baptized at Boston, May 22nd, 1603, who died young, and a daughter Anne, living in 1612. III. Humphrey Pury of Sutterton and Swineshead. He married Helen daughter of ... . Temes of South Kyme, who was buried at Kirton, July 31st, 1602. Their seven children were : 1, William, baptized 1583, died before 1612, when administration of his estate was granted to his brother Anthony. 2, Anthony, baptized 1585. 3, Joshua, buried at Sutterton 1587. 4, Eobert. 5, Humphrey. 6, Jane. 7, Alice. Humphrey Pury's will, dated February 6th, and proved February 19th, 1610-11, names his seven children, his brother William Pury of Boston, Edward Hopkyn of Algarkirk, yeoman, and Eobert Thorp of Frampton (15). THOMAS PUEY, 1566—1592. Thomas Pury of Kirton seems to have been born about 1530, and married about 1558 a young widow a few years older than himself, Anne or Agnes, sister and heir of Eoger Pooles of Kirton, Frampton, and Algarkirk (10). Anne Pooles had married about 1545 John Gibbon of Algarkirk, who died in 1557, by whom she had two daughters (11), Anne or Agnes, born in 1546, who married as we have seen William Pury of Boston, brother to Thomas Pury her stepfather ; and Elizabeth, who died before her father (12). Thomas Pury was at one time engaged in the military service of Queen Elizabeth, and during the Northern rebellion of 1572, headed by the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland, was employed for a time as " one of the captains of Berwick." Eeturning home, after the suppression of this rebellion, he improved his property by buying for £200 in October 1572 two messuages and forty acres of land and pasture in Kirton from the Meres family. This purchase involved him at once in a lawsuit, for the former owner Anthony Meres had mortgaged the property before selling it to one Thomas Becke, who disputed the title of Thomas Pury. Some papers relating to this suit which are printed in the Appendix prove that Thomas Pury ultimately succeeded in establishing his title to this land (24). Thomas Pury's wife Anne or Agnes Pury appears to have died four years later, and to have been buried at Kirton July 30th, 1576 (22). He married, secondly, on January 24th, 1586-7, another widow, Joan Gelson, who had by her first husband a son Thomas Gel son, and two THE PURrS OF KIRTOK 279 daughters, who in 1592 were the wives of John Ambler and Richard Tunnerde respectively. Thomas Pury died in 1592, and was buried at Kirton on March 25th in that year. By his will dated three days earlier (8), in which he styles himself "Thomas Purie of Kirton, gentleman," he gives to his son Leonard his best gown, his signet of gold, his turns in a pasture by the Eae side, and his swan's mark with all his swans, and to Leonard's wife Beatrice "a giramer of gould of five shillings value with some pretty posie engraved therein for the better remembrance of my friendship and goodwill towards her." He gives similar giminers of gould to his two younger sons Robert and Humphrey and their wives, and also to John Ambler and Richard Tunnerde and their wives. He bequeaths to his son-in-law John Harris his " blacke rideinge nagge," and to each of his children Thomas and Martha Harris a ewe and two lambs. To William Cony, his other son- in-law, he gives his gun, to his daughter Mary Cony a two-year-old " quye," and to her son Thomas Cony a special black ewe with two lambs. His other three grandchildren, Thomas, Jane, and Elizabeth Pury, were likewise to have a ewe and two lambs each, and all his nephews and nieces, the children of his brothers William and Humphrey, one lamb each. To his wife Joan he gives all his jewels, plate, crops, cattle, and goods not already bequeathed, and directs that she shall pay thereout to her son Thomas Gelson £20 when he should attain the age of eighteen years. He appoints Humphry Gelson (presumably his brother-in-law) supervisor of his will, and makes his son Leonard Pury sole executor. Thomas Pury left the following four children by his first wife : — I. Leonard, his son and heir, of whom more hereafter. II. Robert, of the Custom House, London, born about 1562, who was twice married. His first wife, Elizabeth, was buried at Kirton, February 28th, 1595-6. He had by her two sons, Anthony and Thomas, and a daughter Beatrice, baptized at Kirton, June 27th, 1593, who all seem to have died unmarried. By his second wife, Margery, who in 1666 was living as his widow at the " Scaffold, Tower Hill, in Red Cow Alley" (21), he had several children, one of whom, the Rev. Peter Pury, M.A., of Christ's College, Cambridge, was Rector of Knowlton, in Kent, from 1638 till his death in 1684. This Peter Pury had a son and heir named Thomas (to whom in 1661 his cousin Adlard Pury devised his property as heir male of the family), besides six other children, one of whom, the Rev. Peter Pury, of Trinity College, Cambridge (born 1655, B.A. 1675, and M.A. 1679), succeeded his father as Rector of Knowlton, and died in 1708. Thomas Pury, the eldest son of the elder Peter Pury, the heir male of the Pury family in 1661, probably was the same person as a certain Thomas Pury of Spalding, whose will was proved October 10th, 1685. The will of William Puiy of Spalding, presumably his son, proved o o 2 280 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. also at Lincoln, May 9th, 1707, mentions his wife Frances, and his sons William and Francis, so that descendants of Eobert Fury may still exist in Lincolnshire. III. Anne, or Agnes, who was married IvTovember 20th, 1581, at St. Margaret's Church in the Close, Lincoln, to John Harris (22), by whom she had two children, Thomas and Martha, named in their grandfather's will. IV. Mart, who was married at Kirton, November 25th, 1587, to William Cony of Frampton, by whom she had five children. Thomas Cony, her eldest son, was Steward of the Borough of Boston in 1613, and officiated as Town-Clerk for Sir Thomas Middlecott, Mayor of Boston in that year. He was appointed Town-Clerk of Boston in 1620, and held that office till his death, July 31st, 1649. He married in 1618 Mary sister of John Cotton, and had by her a son Samuel, named probably after his friend Samuel Cust, and another son, John, who succeeded his father as Town-Clerk of Boston. Thomas Cony has been already mentioned (page 169) as the guardian after her mother's death in 1630 of his cousin Beatrice Pury, and as having arranged her marriage to Sir Richard Cust. LEONAED PUEY, 1592—1611. Leonard Pury was born in 1560, and was a member of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. He is described in Dr. Venn's Caius College Admissions 1558 — 1890 as " Leonard Purie of Algarkirk, Lincolnshire, son of Thomas Purie, Grent. ; Schools, Spalding, Wisbeach, and Boston. Age 17. Admitted pensioner minor 'primi ordinis ' August 3rd, 1577. Surety, E. Swaile, M.A., Fellow." A subsequent entry appears of his admission as a Fellow Commoner, April 19th, 1579. The reason that he was described as " Leonard Purie of Algarkirk " arose probably from the circumstance that he had inherited some property in that parish from his mother, Anne Pury, who, as we have seen, was sister and heir of Eoger Pooles of Kirton, Frampton, and Algarkirk. Leonard Pury does not appear to have taken a degree at Cambridge, and we hear nothing further of him till his marriage to Beatrice Ogle, daughter of Thomas Ogle, Esq., of Pinchbeck, which was solemnized in Pinchbeck Church on November 28th, 1587. Leonard Pm-y was then twenty-seven years of age, and Beatrice, his bride, was the same age as her husband, as she was baptized at Gedney, June 11th, 1560 (22). It is an interesting fact that owing to the subsequent marriage of Beatrice Pury, granddaughter of Leonard Pury and Beatrice Ogle, to Sir Eichard Cust, this marriage was destined to make a family connec- tion between the families of Ogle and Cust, the members of which had THE P[JEYS OF KIRTON. 281 for many years lived side by side at Pinchbeck on terms of great intimacy and friendship. It will be remembered that Richard Ogle, Esq., the grandfather of Beatrice Ogle, was appointed supervisor of the wills of Henry Gust (1547), Richard Gust (1553-4) and Margery Gust (1553-4), and that Richard Gust gave by his will "an old angell" to Mrs. Beatrice Ogle, the wife of this Richard Ogle, and named his second daughter after her. The Gust estate at Pinchbeck now includes certain lands formerly belonging to the Ogle family, which were sold in 1613 by Sir Richard Ogle, the brother of Mrs. Leonard Pury, to Henry Gust, the grandfather of Sir Richard Gust.* Thomas Gecil, the second Lord Burghley, was in 1G04 Lord of the Manor of Kirton. Although a family connection existed between the Cecils and Ogles, as Lord Burghley's stepmother, Mildred, the second wife of the great Lord Burghley, was first-cousin to Thomas Ogle, the father of Mrs. Leonard Pury, Lord Burghley does not seem to have recognized it. There exists a letter from him, dated " Strand, August 17, 1604," which directs Leonard Pury in the most imperious manner to make over two acres of land held by him at a head rent from Lord Burghley which had escheated to him as Lord of the Manor, for supposed lack of heirs, to one Dorothy Goodnitt, widow, who had claimed them. This letter, which begins " Perrye," although written by a secretary, is signed by Lord Burghley, " Yor lovyng M' Thomas Burghley," and has also a postscript in his own handwriting. Some papers printed in the Appendix (26) shew that Dorothy Goodnitt died shortly after this time, having devised these two acres to one Edward Gough, wliu forthwith sold the land to Leonard Pury for tl5. These papers seem to shew that Leonard Pury was employed in some way under Lord Burghley, possibly as Steward for his Manor of Kirton. Both Leonard Pury and after his death his son William ivmained in peaceful possession of these two acres for about eighteen years, when some mischief-making person instigated Mr. Graves, the then Steward of Thomas, Earl of Exeter (to which title Lord Burghley had been advanced in 1605), to again seize the land, jjreteuding that the Widow Goodnitt had no title to it. William Pury forthwith presented a petition to the Earl of Exeter, in which he speaks of his father having been the Earl's servant, and recapitulates the letter written in 1604, and prays for a restoration of the land. Thomas, Earl of E.\eter, however died in 1622, while these proceedings were pending, and the matter remained unde- cided, for we find that some years later Adlard Pury took up the claim on behalf of his infant niece, the daughter and heiress of his brother William Pury, but with what success we are not told. Leonard Pury, who lived in the family mansion called Eversham * See pp. 41, 55, 60, 115. 282 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. Place in Kirton, died in 1610-11, and was buried at Kirton on March 5th in that year. His will (16), which is dated exactly two months before his burial, is of great length, and mentions many members of his family. He charges his property at Kirton and Frampton with an annuity of £40 for his wife Beatrice, to be increased to £70 should both his sons die under age, but during the minority of his eldest son William she was to be entitled, instead of the annuity, to reside at Eversham Place, and to enjoy twenty acres of pasture and wood called Roper Toft, also the rent of a certain farm, amounting to £20 13s. 4(Z. He appoints Mr. Thomas Middlecot of Boston guardian of his son William, but gave the charge of his education to Sir Richard Ogle, who was to receive £40 a year for that purpose. The testator gives to his son William his swan mark,* and the signet of gold given to him by his father Thomas Pury. He gives to his second son Adlard a legacy of £500. There are also legacies given by the will to the following persons : his brother Robert Pury and his two children, Thomas and Beatrice ; his sister Mary Cony and her husband William Cony, and their children ; his sister Anne Harris and her husband and two children ; his uncle William Pury of Boston and his wife and three children ; his uncle Humphrey Pury of Swineshead and his son Humphrey then living with Leonard Pury and his other children ; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Sir Richard Ogle, Sir John Ogle, Thomas Ogle, Adlard Ogle, Robert Ogle, Cassandra Ogle, and Jane Ogle ; his kinsman Edward Hopkyn ; his friend Dr. Richardson, Master of Peterhouse, Cambridge ; and his friends Mr. John Browne of Stamford, Mr. Robert Hunt, Mr. William Feilde of Titton, William Fowle, Anthony Stevenson, and Thomas Gelson. The testator also confirms a bequest of £6 to the poor of Kirton given by his father Thomas Pury, and gives in addition the sum of £10, the interest of which, being 20s. per annum, was to be distributed every Christmas Eve in bread and meat among twenty of the poorest householders of the parish. He further gives the sum of £20 to provide "an honest and sufficient schoolmaster for the teaching of grammar in Kirton." Beatrice Pury survived her husband many years, but did not long remain a widow, for on July 28th, 1611, only five months after Leonard Pury's death, she married William Walcott of Walcot, in the county of Lincoln, as his second wife (22). She was living at Walcot in 1624 (19), and seems to have been alive in 1630. Her son Adlard's will dated in 1661 mentions that she had then been buried in the north-east corner of the south choir of Boston Church (21), but her burial does not appear to have been entered in the Boston Registers. * Leonard Pury's swau mark, a V with a line below it, is depicted in a paper by Sir Joseph Banks respecting swans on the River Witham communicated in 1810 to the Society of Anti- quaries. THE PUEYS or KIRTON. 283 Leonard and Beatrice Pury had eight children, whose names appear in the Kirton Registers as follows : — I. Thomas, baptized October 28th, 1588, and buried January 28th5 1599-1600. II. Jane, baptized October 1st, 1589, and buried June 3rd, 1598. III. Elizabeth, baptized March 22nd, 1591-2, and buried May 18th, 1592. IV. William, baptized September 25th, 1594, who succeeded to his father's property, and is mentioned hereafter. V. AuLARD, baptized January 2nd, 1595-6, who was afterwards de- scribed as of Cliflfoid's Inn, London, and of Walcot and Boston in Lincolnshire, at which last-named place he was buried December 6th, 1661. He contributed £5 to the fund raised for Charles II. after the Restoration. He probably practised as a lawyer at Boston, but appears never to have been married. By his will, dated October 9th, 1661, which was to be proved within two months after his death (21), he desires to be buried near his mother in the north-east corner of the South Choir of Boston Church. He devises all his houses and land at Franipton and Skirbeckquarter jointly to his cousin Peter Pury, Rector of Knowlton, Kent, and Thomas Pury, his eldest son, with remainder to their heirs male and female, charged however with the payment of an annuity of £8 to his aunt " Mrs. Margery Pury or Perr^' " (Peter Pury's mother), then living at the " Scaffold, Tower Hill, in Red Cow Alley." He devises to his niece Beatrice Cust a house and fourteen acres and one rood of land in Boston Fen, and ten acres of pasture in Sibse}', with re- mainder to her son Pury Cust. He devises to his " old and faithful maid- servant Elizabeth Haddock " for her life four acres of pasture in Broade Field, Boston, and ten acres of pasture in Sibsey, with remainder to Beatrice and Pury Cust, and also gives her a legacy of 258., being half her yearly wages. He gives legacies of silver plate, jewels, and furniture to Beatrice Cust, her son Pury Cust, her eldest daughter Elizabeth Cust, and his cousin Peter Pury. He gives £5 each to the following relations and friends : Margaret wife of Henry Razor the eMer of Brothertoft ; his cousins John Ayre and Marian his wife for the children of Richard Coii}' deceased ; his cousin Thomas son of Samuell Cony ; and his cousins Samuel Cony, William Cony, Rebecca Champnie, and Mary Bourst, children of William Cony deceased. He gives 40s, to his cousin Thomp- son of Kirton, and his cousin William Ogle of Donnington ; £4 to his cousin Elizabeth Brovvneloe ; 40«. to Elizabeth Hodgson and to John Hawkred " the son and daughter of my old nurse Mrs. Hammond," and £10 to his cousin John Cony, son of John Cony deceased. There are also small legacies to Robert Ferrars, Anthony Buller (his apothecary), John Rigden, Godfrey Jenkinson, Alexander Lowe, Peter 284 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. Thacker^ John Dickenson, also to Alice Moore and another woman, whom he describes as his nurses. Finally, he gives to his friend and executor, Leonard Roader, his gold ring with death's head, and all his tobacco, and to Mr. John Antony of Sibsey, his other executor, a legacy of 20s., to buy a gold ring, charging them to deliver to his niece Beatrice Cust, all those writings of hers which he kept in trust for her. The will contains a curious provision that twelve " skutchions " of the testator's arms were to be provided by his executors, who were to " fix six of them to his cofiB.n cloth, and the other six of them to be for my heyres, executors, and feoffees." He also mentions " a painted Skutchion of my arms .... my pedigree roll and arms drawne upp in silver lapt upp together,* and all my Divinitie bookes with the booke of Martyres in two volumes that needes bindeing." George Caborne, gent., William Otter, and Charles Rushworth, gent., were appointed feoffees to carry out the trusts of the will. Adlard Pury gives to each of them a legacy of five marks, and directs that, if necessary, his friend the Rev. Banckes Anderson should arbitrate between them. He entreats his executors and feoffees to assist his aforesaid cousin Peter Pury in compounding for the fines on his copyhold lands in Frampton, before " his returne home to Canterburie side where he hath seven children." VI. Frances, baptized February 13th, 1596, and buried March 19th, 1597-8. VII. Anthony, baptized ^November 5th, 1603, and buried April 12th, 1604. VIII. Anne, twin with Anthony, baptized November 5th, 1603, and buried March 14th, 1605-6. WILLIAM PURY, 1610-11—1624. William Pury, who was baptized at Kirton, September 25th, 1594, was in his seventeenth year when he succeeded to his father's property at Kirton. Ten years later, in the latter part of the year 1621, he married Elizabeth Millett, who is described in Harleian MS. 1550 as being a " daughter of Robert Millett of Hayes, Middlesex." The name of Robert Millett does not occur in the pedigree of the Milletts in Harleian MS. 1551, which is printed at the end of this chapter, and it appears more likely that Elizabeth was the daughter of Richard Millett of Hayes, by his wife Mary Page of Harrow on the Hill.f * It is a matter of regret that this pedigree roll cannot be found, which might have settled the vexed question as to the origin of the Pury family. t Although the name of Robert Millett has most likely been given in the Pury pedigree, instead of that of Eichard, by a clerical error, j-et as there is a pedigree in a Visitation of Surrey in vphich a Robert Millett appears, it has been printed at the end of this chapter, but THE PUEYS OF KIRTON. 285 The Milletts or Millets of Hajes, who were a branch of a family of some importance in Middlesex,* appear to have lived at Harrow (22) before coming to Hayes, where they only seem to have remained for twenty- eight years. Lord North sold the manor of Hayes to John and Richard Page of Harrow in 1613, who the same year conveyed it to John Millett, whose son John sold it again to Sir John Franklyn of Moore Park in 1641. t This John Millett the elder was the son of Richard Millett and Mary Page, and I believe him to have been also the brother of Elizabeth the wife of William Pury. The marriage settlement of William Pury and Elizabeth Millett was dated December 10th, 1621, the trustees being John Giles of Tortworth, CO. Gloucester, Adlard Pury, and Thomas Cony. Less than three years after this, and a month before his thirtieth birthday, William Pur}- died, and was buried at Kirton on August 27th, 1624. His freehold property then consisted of six messuages, five cottages, and one hundred and forty- three and a half acres of pasture and wood in Kirton, one and a half acres in Sutterton, and five roods of land in Wigtoft, all which property, charged with an annuity of £40 for his mother, Mrs. Beatrice Walcott, and a jointure for his wife Elizabeth Pury, was inherited by his only child Beatrice Pury, who was then an infant of the age of nineteen months. By his will, dated May 18th and proved September 24th, 1624, William Pury devises specially to his wife his " copyhold lands in Kirton houlden of the manor of Multon Hall in Frampton." He names in his will his brother Adlard Pury, the five children of his uncle William Cony of Frampton, the two children of his cousin Thomas Cony of Boston, and his friends Thomas Middlecot, John Cotton, John Pewe, Robert Harris, and Humphrey Walcott. it does not seem probable that Elizabeth Millett belonged to this branch of the familj". There was also a Robert Millett, yeoman, to whom a licence was issued January 12th, 1585-(5, for his marriage with Marj^aret Thorneton of (irenforde, fo. Middlesex, but I do not think that he could have been the father of Elizabeth Pury. See Colonel Chester's ' Marriage Licences.' * " The Millets," says Mr. Ethcrt Urand, writing in ' Middlesex Notes and Queries,' vol. i., p. 177, " "ere a family of sonic substance in the county of Middlese.x. We meet with them at Great and Little Greenford, Harrow, Hayes and Norwood. In the quaint little church of I'eri- vale (Little Greenford) there is a brass to Henry Millet, Alice and Johanna his wife, witli their nine sons and si.x daughters — 1500. Henry Millet's son of the same name was Lord of the Manor, and presented John Pyerson to the rectory on October 8th, 1573, and his sou George, on August 22nd, 1587, likewise presented Nicholas Asman as rector. George Millet died in 1600, as appears from his brass which was existing in the church in 1801. The memorial has now disappeared, and only a drawing of it remains. Joan the wife of (Jeorge Millet was remarried to John Shel- bnry, and her death took place in 1()23, a.s is shewn by a monument in the church In the Harrow Registers is recorded the baptism of William Millet, on December 21st, 15f.2 In Colonel Chester's ' Marriage Licences' is shewn the union of William Millet, gent., of Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex, bachelor, .30, and Elizabeth White of Hainpstoad, Middlesex, si>inster, 35, daughter of Robert White, w ho consents, at St. James, Clerkonwell, July 7th, 1C27. In Hayes Church there is on the floor a brass inscription to Anne the daughter of Alan Uendre and Anne Millet, 1605." t Lysons's ' Environs of London,' vol. ii., p. 590; Mill's ' History of Hayes,' p. 6. P P 286 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. Elizabeth Pury his wife survived her husband, and four years later was married on July 21st, 1628, at Boston to the above-named Humphrey Walcott, the son of her late husband's stepfather William Walcott by his second wife Anne Luke. Humphrey Walcott, who was born in 1596, sat in the Barebones Parliament 1653, and was M.P. for Lincoln 1656 — 1658. He died in 1666, having married, secondly, Katherine daughter of Sir Edward Fines, Knight, relict of Thomas Savile of Newton. Elizabeth Walcott had two daughters by her second husband, both named Eliza- beth, the first of whom was baptized at Boston April 15th, and buried there June 3rd, 1629, while the second Elizabeth was born just before her mother's death, which took place about the end of 1630, and is described in the Visitation of Lincolnshire in 1634 as being then the sole heir of Humphrey Walcott, aged four years. Her mother Elizabeth Wal- cott, who could not have been much over thirty when she died, left a will, dated April 25th, 1630, of which administration was granted on January 5th, 1630-31, to her brother-in-law, Adlard Pury (20) . She appoints by it Thomas Cony of Boston sole guardian of her daughter Beatrice Pury, to whom she devises her property, and directs Adlard Pury, John Gyles, John Cotton, Mr. Pewe, Robert Harris, Thomas Cony, and her husband Humphrey Walcott, who she appoints trustees of her daughter's estate, to allow Thomas Cony " so much of the profitts thereof as shall be com- petent and fitt for her education and bringinge upp, so as he may rather be encouraged to keepe her, than she be anywaies burthensome unto him." She gives some leases settled on her at the time of her second marriage, to her children by Humphrey Walcott after paying an annuity of £5 to her mother-in-law " Mrs. Bracy "* and the following legacies out of the first year's rents : to Adlard Pury, to John Cotton, and to Stephen, son of the Rev. John Pewe, twenty shillings each ; to Samuel, son of Thomas Cony, five pounds; to John and Raphael, sons of the said Thomas Cony, and John, son of her cousin John Cony of Boston, forty shillings each ; to her friend Jane West twenty shillings, and to her cousin Anne Cooke five pounds. * I think that a clerical error has been made here by the clerk who made the copy of this will in the Lincoln Registry. The name in the original was probably abbreviated as " Mrs. Beatr.," and the copyist may not have recognized it as a Christian name. Mrs. Beatrice "Walcott seems to have been alive at this time, and would naturally be alluded to as " mother-in-law " by her daughter-in-law twice over, as first the wife of William Pury and then of Humphrey Walcott. THE PURYS OF KIRTON. 287 BEATRICE PURY, 1624—1715. We have no record in the Parish Registers of Kirton of the baptism of Beatrice Pury, the infant heiress of the Pury family. The Inquisition taken after her father's death states that she was at the time of her father's death one year and seven months old, so that she must have been born in January, 1622-23. She veas therefore nearly eight years old at the time of her mother's death in 1630, and was then admitted on the petition of her uncle Adlard Pury to the copyhold lands held of the manor of Multon Hall, which had been demised to her mother by her father William Pury. These lands appear to be (as stated on p. 276) the same copyholds which were held by Michael Pery in 1539 under Magdalen College, Oxford. In the copy of the admission of Beatrice Pury to them which was made " at the Court Baron of Accepted Prewen, President of the College of St. Marie Magdalene," on October 12th, 1630, these lands are described as "Three acres of pasture in Kirton, between the land of John Copuldyke on the north, and the land lately belonging to the Gild of the Blessed Mary of Boston to the south, abutting on Rowtan Mere to the east, and the Common Way to the west" (27). By the terms of her mother's will Beatrice Pury, after her mother's death, was to be brought up under the guardianship of her cousin Thomas Cony, Town Clerk of Boston, and we may presume that this direction was carried out, and that she remained an inmate of his family till her marriage in 1644. Her stepfather Humphrey Walcott, and her guardian Thomas Cony, as we have already seen, arranged in 1642 her marriage to Richard Cust (afterwards Sir Richard Cust), which eventually took place in the month of August, 1644, after Beatrice Pury had attained her majority. Further details will be found respecting her married life in the last chapter. Beatrice Lady Cust died April 1st, 1715, and was succeeded in her Kirton estate by her grandson Sir Richard Cust, Bart. p p 2 288 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. PEDIGREE 01' THE PUEYS OF KIRTON. John Pery enfeoffed Richard and Agnes Pery xoith 6 acres of land at Kirton. Query father of Richard and Michael Pery. Agnes, dau.-rRiCHAKD Pert of Kirton=Margaret . and heir Thomas Stalwoeth 1st wife. of in Holland; died March 5th, 1528-9. Will proved June 2nd, 1529. Inq. p.m. October 22nd, 1529. living 1528-9. 2nd wife. Michael Pery, held land at Kirton under Magdalen College, Oxford; died November 23rd, i538. Inq. p.m. June 11th, 1539. dau. of Cony. 1st wife. .=pWiLLiAM Pket or=pElizabeth, dau. Humphrey Pery,= of Thomas 2nd son, died Cony, mar. be- July 29th, 1544. fore 1545 ; bur. Will proved Sep- at Kirton Dec. tember 10th, 1544. 31st, 1568. 2nd Inq. p.m. October wife. 28th, 1544. PnEY, son and heir ; 24 years of age in 1529 ; buried at Kir- ton February 13th, 1565-6. Will proved Feb. 28th, 1565-6. Agnes, dau. and= heir of John Gib- bon and Anne Pooles ; born 1546 ; died March 23rd, 1599 - 1600. Inq. p.m. Oct. 16th, 1613. 1st wife. =William= Pury of Boston, 2nd son. Will proved May 31st, 1612. =Frances, dau. of buried at Bos- ton Fe- bruary 20th, 1617-18. 2nd wife. Humphrey Pury of Sutterton and Swineshead. Will proved Feb. 19th, 1610-11. Mar- ried Helen, dau. of ... . Temes of South Kyme ; buried July 21st, 1602. ^ =Jenet, dau. of Robert Holland. Living 1544. John Pery, died s.p. Jenet. Thomas Pery, 30 years of age in 1529. Anthony Pury,= born 1534; bur. at Kirton April 16th,1591.Will proved April 20th, 1591. = Alice, Francis dau. Pury. and coheir Agnes. of Tho- Thomas mas Smith Ber- of Fos- nacke. dyke. Elizabeth, born 1575 ; married, 1st, Thomas Anne, born 1577 ; married Ed- Pulvertof t ; 2ndly, Richard Pewe. ward Hopkyn of Algarkirk. Thomas Pury, died v.p. John Gibbon of Al-= garkirk, died March 27th, 1557. 1st hus- band. =Anne, sister and heir of= Roger Pooles ; aged 24 in 1548 ; buried July 30th, 1576. 1st wife. Agnes, born 1546 ; mar- ried William Pury of Boston. Elizabeth, died before 1557. =Thomas Pdet, born about=Joan, relict of ... . 1530; Captain of Berwick Gelson; married at during the Rebellion in the Kirton Jan. 24th, North 1572; buried at Kir- 1586-7; buried Au- ton March 25th, 1592. Will gust 19th, 1600. 2nd proved April llth, 1592. wife. Leonard Puey of Eversham Place, Kirton, born= 1560 ; " taught at Spalding, Wisbeach, and Bos- ton ;" admitted to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, as pensioner August 3rd, 1577 ; Fel- low Commoner 1579; buried at Kirton February 4th, 1610-11. Will proved March 5th, 1610-11. 1st husband. =Beatbice, dau. of THO-=William Wal- MAS Ogie of Pinch- beck; baptized at Gedney June llth, 1560; mar- ried at Pinchbeck Novem- ber 28th, 1587; appears to have been living 1630. cott of Wal- cott ; married at Kirton July 28th, 1611. 2nd husband. THE PURYS OF KIETON. 289 Thomas Pury, baptized Octo- ber 28th, 1588 ; buried January 18th, 1599. Jane, baptized October 1st, 1589 ; buried June30th,1597. Elizabeth, bap- tized March 22nd, 1591-2 ; buried May 18th, 1592. William Pithy,= baptized Septem- ber 5th, 1594 ; marriage settle- ment dated De- cember 10th, 1621; buried at Kirton AuK. 27th, 1G24. Will proved Sep- tember 24th,1624.. 1st husband. :Elizabeth,= dau. of Ro- bert [or Richahd] Millett of Ha^'es, Mid- dlesex. Will dated Dec. 10th, 1630; adm'on to AdlardPur}' January5th, 1630-1. ^Humjihrey, son of Wil- liam Wal- cott, born 1596; mar- ried at Bos- ton July 21st, 1628; died 1666. 2nd hus- band. I Adlard Pury of ClifTord's Inn and Walcot, bap- tized Janu- ary 2nd, 1595-6 ; buried at Boston De- cember 6th, 1661. Will proved Janu- ary 18th, 1661-2; died 8.p. Frances, bap- tized 1596 ; bur. 1597-8. Anthony Pury, bap- tized 1603; buried 1604. Anne, bap- tized 1603 ; bur. 1605-6. Beateice Pubt, only dau. and heir, born January 1622-3 ;^Sib Richard married August 1644; buried April 7th, 1715. J^CusT, Babt. Elizabeth, 4 years old in 1G34. a quo Eabl Bbownlow. Thomas Harri.s, living 1610- 1611. Har- ris. Agnes or^John Anne, mar. at Lincoln Nov. 20th, 1581. Eliza- beth, living 1665-C. Mary, mar-^William ried at Kir- C'ouy of Elizabeth, dau.=pR«bert Pury^Margery, ton Novem- ber 25th, 1588. Martha Harris, living 1610- 1611. Thomas Cony, Town Clerk of Boston. Framp- ton. of ... . buried at Kirton Fe- bruary 28th, 1595-6. 1st wife. I I I I Four other children. I Anthony Pury, died s.p. Thoma.s Pury, living 1610-11; died s.p. of the Cus- tom House, London ; born about 1562. dau. of . living on Tower Hill 1661. 2nd wife. Beatrice, baptized June 27th, 1593; liv- ing 1610- 1011. Peter Pury, M.A., of Christ College, Cambridge, Rector of Kuowlton, Kent, 1038; 1684. died T Thomas Pury, Ist son, heir male of the Pury family 1661. Peter Pury, M.A., of Trinity College, Cambridge, Rector of Knowltoii, died 1708. Mill Five other children in 1661. VISITATION PEDIGREE OP PURY OF KIRTON. From Tititations of Lincolnshire, 1564 and 1592; tpilh additions hy Richard Mundy (Harleian MS. 1550). Richard Pury of Kirkton in Holland=p. ... da. and heir of Thorn. Stulworth of Kirktou. 1 wifle, da. of Conny. . .=T=W I Ki iil'm Pury of= rkton. -2 wilfo, da. of Thorn. Conny. Thomas Pury= of Kirkton in Holland in com. Lincon ; was a Cap- taine at Ber- wick in the time of the Rebellion in the north. A =Anne, da. of Pooles of Framp- ton in com. Lincon. I Humffrie Pury. T John Pury, ob. s.p. Wiirm=pAnne, d. Pury of of John Boston (iibon. and Al- I derkirk. i Hum— r. ... da. ffrio I'ury. of Temes of South Kyme. I Anthony Pury Da. and heire of Tho- mas Heriiack of ... . in com. Lincon. I Anne, ux. Tlioma-s Smyth of Fosdick Elizabeth, ux. Thomas Pulver- toft, sonn and heir of Nich- olas Pulvertoft of Algerkirk. Aune. Anthony Pury. Joseph Pury. Thomaf Pury, ob. s.p. 290 EECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. Leonard Pury^Beatrix, da. of of Kirkton. Thorn. Oagle of Pinchbecke in com.Lincon. Anne, ux. Ro- bert Harris of the Citty of Lincon. .^Robert?p2 wifife. Pury. da. of I Mary, ux. WiUiam Conny of Frampton in com. Lincon. Anthony, by y" Thomas, by y' 1 Iwiffe; ob. s.p. wiffe; ob. s.p. I Beatrice, by y° 1 wiflfe ; living 1633. Peeter Pury of Christ College Anne, in Cambridge ; M' of Arts. 1. Thomas, ob. young. Elizabeth, ob. young. 2. Wiirm=pElizabeth, da. of Pury of Kirkton. Robert Millett of Hayes in com. Midlesex. Jane, ob. young. I I Frances, ob. young. Anne, ob. young. Adlard Pury of Walcott in com. Lincon. Anthony, ob. young. Beatrix, only da. and heire ; 12 j'ears old 1633. VISITATION PEDIGREE OP PURY OF KIRTON. From Visitation of lAncohishire, 1634 (College oj Arms, C. 23). Richard Pury of Kirton in Holand=T=. ... da. and heire of Tho. in the co. of Line. I Stalworth of Kirton. Humphrey, John, 3 Will'm Pury of Kirton in=p. ... da. of 2nd Sonne. Sonne, ob. S.p. Holand in the co. of Line. 1 Sonne. Connye. 1 wife. Tho. Pury of Kirton in Holand in the=7=Ann, da. of ... . Pooles CO. of Line, Captaine of Barwike. I and heire to hir brother. Mary, wife to W'm Leonard Purj'^Beatrix, da. Anne, wife Cony of Frampton of Kirton in in the co. of Line. Holand afore- — said. Rob't, 2nd sonne. of Tho. Ogle to John of Pinch- Harris of beck, Esq. Lincoln. I II . . Tho., 1st Will'm, Adlard Pury of Wal- Eliza. Frances. Sonne, 2nd cott in the co. of Lin- — — ob. s.p. Sonne. coin, 3rd sonne. Jane. Ann, ob. =p = s.p. Adlabd Puey. Note. — In Vincent's ' Old Grants,' vol. i., p. 299, the above arms and crest are tricked as those of Richard Pery, with this difference, that the bend is cotised ; in Harleian MS. 1556, p. 190, the same arms are tricked for John Pyrrey of Martin Hussingtree, co. Worcester, and in Glover's Ordinary, Harleian MS. 1459, fo. 249, for Pery. THE PUEYS OF KIETON. 291 VISITATION PEDIGREE OF PURY OF CHAMBERHOUSE. From the ' Viritaiion of Oxfordnhire, 1572' (Harleian Society, vol. v., p. 189). Abms. — 1, Argent, on a Jess between three martlets sable three mullets of the field (PuET) ; 2, Or, a chevron gules between three martlets sable (MoBE). John Purye of Sipnam=f=. ... da. of in com I I John Atraore, sonne of Nicholas, sonne of John Bray in the olde. ^ I S' Thomas Purye, Reignald Purj-e. Godfrey Purye William Attmore of Braye in the woulde, called the ^ood =7= of Purye place, the brother of Nicolas. Pryor of Newark. j ^ John Thomas Purye,=f=Mawde, da. Willira. Purye servant to King al's Henery the 4"'. Syp- nam. to Willm. Atniore. Attmore. John Att- more, 2 Sonne. M II II Stephen, a Joane, wife to Alice, wife to monke at John Home. John Thome. Redint^e. — — — Isabell, wj-fe Elenor, wife Matthew to John Ed- to ... . Clob- Atmore. ington. ber. Elizabeth, fir.st wyffe, sister of Sir=f=John Purye of Camberhowse in=^Isabell, second wyffe, da. of John Sysley, Knighte. I com. Oxonie.* .... Wawne of Beverley. Mariery Purye, died young. William Danvers of Chamber-^Anne, da. and heire of John Purye. house, by his wife. I Thomas Danvers, 2 soiino, had by tho gyfte of his father W'", Banbury, and died without issue. Jolin Danvers, mar. Miir- garot, da. of William Hamden of How. Willim. Danvers, 3 sonne, was of Banbery, and had issue. VISITATION PEDIGREE OF PURY OF TAYNTON. From ' Visitation of Gloucestershire, 1G82-3 ' {printed hy Fenwick and Metcalfe), p. 140. Arms. — Quarterly : 1 and 4, Argent, on a fe.is between three martlets Sable as many mullets of the field ; 2 and 3, Argent, a chevron engrailed Sable between three corks Chiles, armed Or. Mr. Pury produced these as his arms, and said he had them under Sir Edward Bysshe's band, but that must be produced. (C. 14—76, Vin. 128—53, G. 3, 27.) Thomas Pury^Maud, da. and heir of William A'Moro of Cokeham, Berks. I I Isabel, da. of^John Pury, son and^Elizabeth, sister of William=j=. . . . eldest sister and coheir of John Cooke, Mayor of Gloucester. .Wawne. hcW, of Cokeham, ro. 1 wife. ! Berks Sir John Lyster, Pur}'. Kt. 2 wife. Margery, died young. • Chamborhouso was not in O.xford.ihiro, but in the parish of Tliatcham, Berkshire. In a similar Pury Pedigree in Harleian roll, P. 5, the fact is added that John Pury was almoner to King Henry VI. 292 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. Anne, da. and heir, wife of Sir William Danvers, Kt., Justice of the Common Pleas, temp. Henry VII. Thomas Purj^, Mat/or-yJune, eldest sister Parnell. of Gloucester, 1580* oh. of Richard Pate, oh. 1594. Anne. 2. Walter Pury of=pAnne, da. of Eichard 1. William. Thomas. Gloucester. Cloterbock of Esting- ton, Gloucester. 3. Richard. Thomas Pury of Gloucester, Mayor=^ of Gloucester, ob. 1666, set. circa 76. =Mary, 3 da. of Edward A lye of Tewksbury, ob. 1668. Anne, wife of Laurence Holliday. Deborah, wife of Thomas Sand- ford of St. Leonard's Stanley. Thomas Pury of Taynton,^ set. 63, 1682; ob. 1693, at. 74. 1. Anne, wife of Samuel Perry of Gloucester City, and after of John Ser- geant of Longhope. -Barbara, da. of James Kyrle of Anne, wife of Joan, wife of Wil- Walford, co. Hereford; ob. Robert Hill of Ham Leigh of Adle- 1688, at. 65. Gloucester. strop. 2. Mary, wife of Thomas Wal- ford of Sibthord Ferris, co.Oxou, M.D. 3. Elizabeth, wife of William Whittington of Gloucester, Clerk; ob. 1732. Mev. Samuel Whittington, ob. 1724, cet. 42. 4. Martha, wife of Jeptha Wyrall of English Bick- nor, CO. Glouces- ter. I I 5. Barbara. 6. Sarah. Deborah, 1 . Thomas Pury, born ccel. Sept. 1651; ob. 1688, set. 37. Robert Pury, Scholar in Pembroke College, Oxon, horn 1662 ; ob. 1684, s.p. 3. James. 4. Theophilus, s.p. The additions in italics are hy Sir Thomas Phillipps, Bart. * Thomas Pury's monument in the church of St. Mary de Crypt, Gloucester, is described in Posbrooke's ' History of Gloucester,' p. 327, as having the following arms and inscription : — I. Quarterly : 1 and 4, Argent, on a fess Sable three mullets between three birds; 2 and 3, a chevron ingrailed between three birds ; impaling. Argent, a chevron Sable between three pellets, on a chief of the second three crosses patee fitchee Argent. II. Quarterly : 1 and 4, Argent, on a bend Gules three birds Or ; 2 and 3, Ermine, on a bend Gules two chevronels Or ; impaling Pury as in the first coat. " Hinc resurgent Thomas Pvry, Armiger, Vicecomes, et iterum Major huic civitati Glevo, filius hseres Gvlielmo Pvry ex uxore, sorore cohserede Johanni Cooke, Armig. civitati huic quater Majori, juxta inhumato, qui quidem Gvlielmvs frater natu minor Johanni Pvry, de Cokeham, comit' Berks, Armig. filiam habenti unicam haeredem et Gvlielmo Danvers, equiti aurato, uni e Justiciariis Communium Placit' Westm. sub Henrico Sept. solam conjugem, cum Joanna charissima conjuge Ricardi Pates, Ar', sorore natu maxima, communes habuere filios quatuor, tres orbos sobole et Gvaltervm cui proles mascula Thomas hodie superstes. Obierunt, — ille April 1580, ilia Mail 1594." His grandson Thomas Pury was buried in the same church. Inscription on his monument (with the arms of Pury as before, impaling a lion rampant) : " Thomas Pury, nuper Major hujus civitatis Glocestrise, filius Gualteri fihi Thomse Pury, Armigeri, juxta inhumati hie situs, una cum Maria conjuge sua charissima Edvardi Aly Generosa filia, e trimis secunda. Obierunt, ille 13 Aug. 1666, ilia 6 Sept. 1668." THE PUEYS OF KIETON. 293 EXTRACT FROM PEDIGREE OF PURT OF BERKSHIRE, SIGNED "E. BYSSHE, GARTER." (Sar/eian MS. 1044.) Thorn. Fury, Esq', son of=^Maulde, da. and heire of Wil"" Atmore of Reginald Pury. Cokeham in Berks. John Pury, eldest son and heire of Thorn. =f=lsable, da. .... after y' death of the said Isable marr. i of .... Elizabeth, the sister of S' John Lisle, and Wawne, had issue by her Margery, who dyed in and had her cradle, by whose death the land wholly issue Anne descended to the said Anne Pury. Pury. William Pury, the younger son of The. Pury and Mauld Atmore, marr. with the eldest of the .3 sisters and coh. of Jo. Cooke, by whom he had Lwue Thom. Pury and two daughters, viz' Parnell and Anne .... I Anne Pury, da. and heire of John Pury and Isable, marr. S' Wil"" Danvers, Knt., one of the Justices of the Common Bench, Westmins- ter, in the time of King Henrye the 7"", and had issue John Dan- vers, who dyed being hurt with a splinter of a bone ver^' younge, and lyeth buried in Banbury, John Danvers the younger, wlio marr. Margaret, da. of .... Hampden of Buckinghamshire, Esq., and had issue John, who died younge, by whose death the land descended to his three daugh- ters .... Now the said Anno liad after issue by the saide William Danvers foure daughters .... Isable, the eldest daughter of the said S' William Danvers and Anne Pury, married to Martyn Docwni, who dyed at London the 14 of November 1534, and lyeth buried in St. Clement's Church without Temple Barr, who had issue, Edward, that dyed without issue, Edmond, that marr. first Dorothy Hussey and had by her divers children. Anthony, 3 son, of whom many are descended .... Afterward Edmond marr. Dorothy Goulding, and had l)y her Arthur,' who dyed without issue, and S' Henry who marr. Anne Vaughan, and had issue Theo- dorus Deodatus, dead without issue ; Henry, Anne,- Frances, and Elizabeth, etc. Thomas Pury, son and heir of Wil'" Pury and .... Cooke, marr. Joan Pate, the eldest daughter of Richard Pate, E.sq., and had issue 4 sons and one daughter, viz' William, Walter, Richard, and Thomas Pury, and Anne Pury their daughter, but William, Richard, and Thomas died without issue, and gave and sould away most of all the lands to them descended, and the nither because none of them haveing issue, and the .said Walter Pury in travell beyond the sea.s wa,s absent out of England at the death of his father and for many years after, and did not returne until hee wa.s about 40 years of Age and unmarried. Anne Pury, daughter of Thomiis Pury and Joane Pate, marr. Lsiwrence Holliday, and had issue William, Samuel, and John Ilollyday, and one da. Margaret Holliday, the .said AVil" Holliday marr. Susom, da. of S' Hen. Roe, Knt., Lord .Mayor of London, and had two daughters, viz' Anne who marr. S' Henry Mildmay, Knt., and Mar- garet who marr. S' Edw. Hungerford, Knt. of the Bath Thonia.s Pury, who marr. Joan Pate in 1541, wiui hi(?h Sherife of the Citty and County of (iloucester. Walter Pury did marry Anne, the daughter of Richard Clot^rbock of Essington in (Jloucost<'rshire, and had issue Thonuus Pury and Deborah Pury who was marr. to Thonia-s Sandford, the second son of Anselmo Sandford of Leonard Stomley in com. Glouc, gent. Thomius Pury, the only son and heire of the sjiid Walter Pury, married Mary, the 3"' da. of Edw. Alyo, Esq., and have issue one son and two daughters living Manrh the 7"', viz' Thomaa Pury, Ainie and Joane Pury, the said Anne being married unto Robert Hill, the eldest son now living' of Thomax Hill, one of the aldermen of the Citty of Gloucester. And the said Joane Pury is marr. unto AVil'" Leigh of Adlcstro]), com. Glouc, E.sq., the eldest son of S' Wil"" Leigh, Knt., of Lough- borough, com. (Jlouc. The abovesaid Thomas Pury is now one of the Members of the house of Commons chosen by tlio Citty of Gloucester, etc. Thomas Pury, the only son and heire of Thomas Purye and Mary Alye, is married to Barlwra Kirle, the eldest da. of James Kirle of Waford in com. Hereford, Esq. And the said Thomas Pury is a member of the House of Commons, and serveth in Parliament tor the Town and borough of Monmouth. ' Arthur Docwra, .son of Edmond and Dorothy Goulding, was born Nov. 29, 1562. He was of stature tall, and favourably beloved, and wa-s rpjiorted bv them who have served with and under him to bo of courage great against his enemies in fight. And equall humanity to his friends ; his Adversaries were great on the sea in a voyage into Spaine for his Ship was boarded in the night with another of his own comjiany And he driven in the night to leajie into another Shipp with great perill. And his Ship sunk^ and all his Munition, and divers of his soldiers drowned. After which misfortune he fell sicke, and soe continued till his death. - Anne Docwra, the 4"' da. and 7 child, born at Chamberhouse 22 Feb. 1560. Q Q 294 RECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. VISITATION PEDIGEEE OF PTERET. From ' Visitation of Worcestershire, 1569 ' (Sarleian Society, vol. xxvii., p. 144.) Walter Pyrrey, lord of the mannor of Martin Hussingtree.=p Nicholas Pyrrey of Martin Hussingtree.= William Pyrrey .=f= Allice, ux. John Smyth of Copcote ,-|- aaiiue, ux. uuuu i^uiyiu oi vupuoue.-p John Pyrrey. Robert Smyth Asms. — Quarterly : 1 and 4, Argent, j on a bend sable three pears or ; 2 and 3, Edmond Smyth.=p Argent, on a chevron engrailed sable | between three rov/nd buckles azure as many i John Smyth.=p William Wheeler of Martin Hussingtree^Joane, sister and heire. Thomas Smyth, ob. s.p. PEDIGREE OF OGLE. Aems. — Argent, a fess Oules between three crescents jessant Jlettrs-des-lis]Ghiles. SiE EoBEET Ogle, Knight.=p I I RiCHAED OQLE^MAEY,dau. of JoHN PiTZWiLLiAM of Milton and Green's Norton, co. Northamp- of Pinchbeck. ton, 6th son of SiE John Fitzwilliam of Elmley and Sprotsburgh, co. York, Knt., by Eleanoe, dau. of SiE Heney Geeen of Drayton, Knt. RiCHAED Ogle of Pinchbeck, Clerk to the Courts^BEATEicE, dau. of John Cooke of Gidea of the Abbot of Croyland ; died November 25th, Hall, co. Essex, sister of Sir Anthony Cooke, 1555 ; buried at Pinchbeck. Knt., Tutor to Edward VI. Thomas Ogle of Pinchbeck, son and heir ; died May 3rd,=r Jane, dau. of Adlaed Welbt of and buried at Pinchbeck May 4th, 1574. I Gedney ; died Sep. 2nd, 1574. I Sir Richard Ogle, Knt., son and heir; died 1627^ T 4- I I I I I 2. Sir Thomas Ogle. 3. Adlard Ogle. 4. Robert Ogle. 5. John Ogle. 6. Henry Ogle. LEONAED=f=BEATEiCE Ogle, 1s1= William 2. PUBT. 1st hus- band. I I I Mary. dau., baptized at Walcott Gedney June 11th, of Wal- 3. Cassandra. 1560; married, 1st, cott, co. — at Pinchbeck, Nov. Lincoln. 4. Helen. 28th, 1587; 2ndly,at 2ndhus- — Kirton, July 23rd, band. 5. Jane. 1611. PuETS of Kirton. CuSTS of Stamford and Belton. THE PUEYS OF KIRTON. 295 VISITATION PEDIGEEE OF MILLETT. Trom Visitation of Middlesex, 1572 (Harleian MS. 1551, /o. 96). Abus. — Argent, a fess Oulea between three dragon*' head* erased Vert. John Millett of Hayes Courte in^. ... da. of ... . Lyon of Twiford in com. Midlesex.* j com. Midlesex. Rich. Millett of Hayes CourteT=Mary, da. of ... . Page of Harrow on the hill in com. Mid.f I I I John Millett of Hayes Court,^Thomasin, da. of ... . Driwood Richard Millett of Denham in Esq., 1616. I of .... in com. Essex. com. Bucks. I I John Millett. Eliz. ux. George Page of London, Merchant. VISITATION PEDIGREE OF MILLETT. From Visitation of Surrey, 1623 {Harleian MS. 5830,/o. 280). Joh'es Myllett de Redwood in com. Hereford genero80.=f= I Joh'es Millett de Chertsey in com. Surrey^Avicia, filia Joh'es Martin de Binfield in com. Berks. I Henry Millett de Chertsey in com. Surr. et de Staple Inn in^Jocosa, filia Joh'es ChapmAn de London, Attornatus, ad legem a° 1623. Chertfley in com. Surr. I I I I I I I Humfreis. Eliza- Ilenr. Millett=^Mar- Rob. Myllet=Eliza- Jooosa, ux' — beth. Thomas. — Mar- garet. de Staple Inn in Holborne, filij 1G23. gareta de London, betha, Ric'i Sy- . . . . Haberdasher, filia mous de .... Chertsey. I Henhcus. Jana. Margareta. Joanna, ux. of Joh'es Stone- bridge de Lon- don, Wood- monger. * John Millett wa.s buried at St. Mary's Church, Harrow, December 4th, 1560. t Mary Page wa.s baptized at St. Mary's Church, Harrow, November 3rd, 1563. 296 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. APPENDIX TO CHAPTER XII. (1) WILL OF RICHARD PERY. Dated March 5th, 1528-9 ; proved June and, 1529. From the Lincoln Registry. In Dei Nomine, Amen, the v"" day of the moneth of Marche the yere of our lord God Mcccccxxviij. I Richard Pery of Kyrton in Holand beyng in stedfast mynde and rememhraunce dothe make my testament and last will under this manner and forme followeng. Pirst I commende my soule unto God Almyghtie, and to our lady S' Mary, and to all the celestiall company of Hevyn, and my body to be buried in the Churche of the blessed apostelles S' Peter and Paul of Kyrton. And I bequeth in the name of my mortuarie after the custome of the towne. Also I bequetb to the High aulter of Kyrton for tithes forgoten vj" viij''. And to every aulter in the for said churche of Kyrton vj''. And to the churche warke of Kyrton xl* and to the trinitie gilde of Kyrton iij" iiij''. And to our ladies warke of Lincoln xij''. And to the orphauns of S' Catherine vj'' and to every order of freres in Boston iij" iiij''. Also I wil that my wif haue viij kye, viij calves, xl yowes and ther lambes, and ij of my best mares, and iiij mares that were her owne, one plough, and one carte and the harnesses that perteyned unto theym, and one amblyng [sic] that was Thomas Powles, and all the houshold stuf that she brought unto me and vj fen kye and ther calves. Also I will that my wif haue her fyndyng of whete and malte, and other come to the fest of S' Michel next coming, and x netes of ij yeres olde and xx" hogges. Also I will that Jenet my doughter haue xl marcs in money and x marcs in money in her chambre. Also I will that Johe one of Thomas fowle children haue one qwy with the calf. The residue of my goodes not gyveu nor bequethed I gif and bequeth to William Pery my sone and Humfrey Pery my sone whome I make my trusty executors, to pay my dettes and to dispose my goodes to the most pleasur of God and helth of my soule. And I wil Thomas Roper be supervisor of this my last will and he to haue for his labor one seme of whete. These beyng witnesses, John Bruster of Kyrton, S' George Lincoln of the same towne, John Donyngton of the same towne, with other more. This is the last will of me Richard Pery of Kyrton in Holand made ther the 5"" day of the moneth of Marche in the yere of the Reigne of Kyng Henry the viij"' the xx" yere. In the first I gif to Marget my wif my hed mansion that I wonne in with ix acres lands lyeng under hit, and iij acres landes & di leyng in Algate, and v acres pasture leyng in Lokholm, and iiij acres arrable landes leyng in Ayres feld all the terme of her lif. Also I will she kepe my hed mansion in sufficient reparacion and that she make no wast in fellyng wode of the grownde. Also I will that she kepe John Pery my sone and Jenet Pery my doughter to the tyme that they shalbe at age of xx'' yeres. Also I gif to William Pery my sone all my landes ther I haue le3'ng of the West and South side of the Comon Sewer of Kyrkton in fee simple. Also I wil that my hed mansion with all the landes that I haue [geven to Margarett my wife remayne to William my son in fee symple after her decease. Also I geve unto the foreseid William my son the lands that I have]* in the holding and tenure of Frauncys Browne, esquyer. Also I gif to Humfrey Pery my sone ij messuages, one cotage, and all my landes, pastures, and arrable leyng in the est and north side of the Comon Sewer of Kyrton in fee symple, excepte thos landes that I haue in the holding and tenure of Frauncis Browne, esquyer. Also I will that William and Humfrey Pery my sones pay or cause to be paied to John Pery my sone xl" sterlinge, that is to say, xx pounds of William Pery and xx" of Humfrey Pery. In this condicion that the forsaid John Pery shal clayme no title in the shifte of Richemond fee and if he do he shall forfete the forsaid xl". Also I will that if John my sone be mynded to be prentyse that I will that the forsaid William k Humfrey my sones delyver to Thomas Roper my supervisor suche one summe of money that he thynketh shalbe * The words in brackets have been carelessly omitted in this copy of the will at Lincoln, but they appear in the Inq. p.m. which follows. THE PURYS OF KIRTON. 297 necessary to be for said John Pery my sone at his entreng to his prentiship. And I will the residue of the forsaid sutntue of xl'' bo delyvered to John Pery m}' sone by the handes of William Pery and Humfrey Pery my sones or ther executors or assignes at age of xxj yeres. Thies witnes, John Bruster of Kyrton, S' George Lincoln of the same towne, John Donyugton of the same towue, with other more. Proved 2 June, 1529, by the Executors. (2) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATH OF EICHARD PERY. 1529. Escheator's Inquvntion-i Pout Mortem (Lincoln), File 563, Seriet II., No. 15. Inquisition taken at Doiiyngton in Holand, in the County of Lincoln, 22 October 21 Henry VIII. after the death of Richard Pery, late of Kyrton in Holand ; by the oath of George Sybsey, Philip Cleyinond, etc., who say upon their oath that the aforesaid Richard Pery at the time of his death was seised of and in 6 acres and 1 [rood] of land and pasture, with the appurtenances, in Kyrton in Holand aforesaid, in his demesne as of fee. And the Jurors say that some time before the death of the said Richard a certain John Uroun, of Boston, was sei.sed of and in 2 acres and 1 rood of land in Kyrton aforesaid, and of and in 1 acre of land in Sutterton, in his demesne as of fee, and so being thereof seised, he enfeoffed the afore-said Richard Pery and Margaret his wife, Thomas Foule the younger, Humphrey Heyland, and Alan Heyland thereof. To have and to hold to the use of the .said Richard Pery and Margiiret his wife and of the heirs of their bodies between them lawfully begotten. And afterwards the same Richard Pery died without issue lawfully begotten of the body of the said Margaret, and the said Margaret survived him; by pretext whereof the same Mar^iiret, IIuin])hrey, and Alan were and a.s yet are thereof .se of the suid Richard Pery and his heirs. And so being thereof seised the said Richard, Thomas, Robert, and William died, and Thomas Heyland survived them and is seised thereof by right of increa-xe, to the sjinie use. And further, they say that a certain Thomas llonyng was sei.sed of and in 1} acres of land in Kyrton in Holand and he thereof enfeoffed the said Richard Pery and certain Robert Heyland, Alan Barnaby, and Thomas Foule. To have to them and to their heirs. Which said feoffment was to the use of the said Richard Pery, his heirs and assigns. And they say that Thomas Stalworth was seised of 2 acres of land in Kyrton aforesaid and he thereof enfeolfed the said Richard Pery and certain Robert (,'ony and Thomas Foule. To have to them and to their heirs to the use of the said Richard Pery and his heirs. And they say that the aforesaid Richard Pery was seised of 2 messuages, a cottiige, 45 acres of land in Kyrton Skeldyke, and he thereof enfeoffed certain Thomas Elryke, Robert Stovynson, and Robert Heyland the elder, and their heirs, to the use of the said Ru'hard and his heirs. And they say that a cert.iin William Elryke was seised of 10 acres of land in Kyrton aforesaid, and he thereof enfeoffed cert^iiu Hnniiihrey Pery, John Perlebcn, Humphrey Heyland, and Thomas Foule the younger. To have to them and to their heirs to the use of the said Richard Pery and his heirs. And the same Richard Pery made his last will and by the same he deokred that his feoffees should stand and be seised of all 298 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. the said messuages and lands to the uses in the said last will specified. The tenour of which said last will follows. This is the last Will of me Richard Pery of Kyrton iu Holand made there the fyrst day of the monthe of Marche in the yere of the reign of Kyng Henry the viij"" the xx". Fyrst I geve to Margarett my wyile my Hede Mansion that I wonne in with ix acres lande liyng under it and iij acres lande and a half liyng in Algate and v acres pasture in Lokeholme and iiij acres arable lande liyng in Ayres Felde all the terme of hir lifle Also I will that she kepe John Pery my sonn & Jenytt my doughter to the tyme that thei shalbe at the age of xx'' yeres. Also I geve to William Pery my sonn all my landes that I haue liyng of the West and south syde of the Common sewer of Kyrton in fee simple .... my hede Mansion with all the landes that I haue geven to Margarett my wiflF remayn to William my son in fee symple after hir decease. Also I geve unto the foreseid William my son all the landes that I haue in the hold and tenure of Maister Frauncys Broun esquyer. Also I geve to Humfrey Pery my sonn ij Mesuages and one Cotage and all my lands and pastures and arable liyng of the est and northe syde of the Common sewer of Kyrton in fee symple except those landes that I haue in the hold and tenure of Maister Frauncys Broun esquyer. And the jurors say that the said messuage and all the lands in Kyrton in Holand and Sutterton are held of Henry, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, as of his manor of Hall Garthe, in Boston, parcel of his Honor of Richmond, by fealty, but by what other services the Jurors are ignorant ; and they are worth by the year beyond reprises. The lands in Kyrton Skeldyke are held of Francis Broun, esquire, as of his manor of Frares, in Kyrton aforesaid, by fealty and a rent of 6*. by the year, and they are worth 20s. by the year. And they say also that the said Richard Pery died 5 March 20 Henry VIII., and that William Pery aged 24 years and more is his son and next heir. (3) INQUISITION TAKEN AFTER THE DEATH OF MICHAEL PERT. Hscheator's Inquisitions Post Mortem, Series II. {Lincoln), File 573. 1539. Inquisition taken at Boston 11th June 31 Henry VIII. before Anthony Irby, Esq., after the death of Michael Pery of Kyrton. The jurors say on their oath that Michael Pery died seised of a messuage, a cottage, eight acres of land, and fourteen acres of pasture at Kyrton. And that the messuages and eighteen acres of land and pasture are held of Charles, Duke of Richmond, parcel of the Honor of Richmond, and that four acres of pasture are held of Magdalen College, Oxford, of the manor of Multon Hall, Frampton. They say also that the said Michael Pery died 23rd November last, and that Thomas Pery is his son and heir, aged 30 years and more. (4) WILL OF WILLIAM PURIE. Dated February 11th, and proved February 28th, 1565-6. From the Lincoln Registry. In Dei nomine, Amen, in the yere of o'' Lord God 1565 the xj day of February. I William Purie sicke of bodie and perfecte of remembrance, thankes be geven to God, dothe make this my testament concludinge therin my last will in this manor and forme following. First I bequethe my soule to God who bathe redeamed me and all mankinde, and my bodie to be buried within the churche of Kerton. And I geue to my mortuarye that the lawe requirethe, and I geue to the vicar for necgligent tythes v', and to the repracyon of the churche xiij^ iiij'', and to the poore mans chest iij* iiij". It'm I will that within one monethe of my desease there be geven to the poore people within the towne wher most ned is, by the discression of Thomas Purye my sonne, xx'. It'm I geue to Elisabethe Purye my welbelouid wifFe, vj mylke kye, xx yowes, xx hogges of the best after clyppinge to be chossen by the said Elisabethe or heyre assignes. It'm I will that THE PUEYS or KIRTON. 299 my houshold stuff e and implementes belong nge to me be deuided in iij partes, the one parte of houshold stuffe and implementes I geue to Elisabethe Purye my wifTe, and the other ij partes of m}' houshold stuffe and implementes be equallie deuided betwyxt William Pury and Umfrey Pury my sonnes, and the parte of houshold stuffe and implementes of William Pur^'e to be delyvered at suche tyme as it shall please God that I shall departe this world, and I will the parts of houshold stuffe and yraplementes belonginge to Umfraie Purj'e bee put in the handes of Elizabeth Purie his mother, and that she shall laie sufficient bondes and two sureties with her to my supervisor to paie the same vnto the said Humfraie Purie when the said Humfrey shall come to the age of xxj yeres or at the dale of his marriadge. And if Elizabeth Purye my wief refuse to doe the same, then I will that Thomas Purye my sonne haue the custodie of houshold and ymplementes in manner and forme aforesaid, and he to bee bound to Elizabeth Purye my wief as is aforesaid. It'm I geue to Elizabeth m}- wief, and to William Pury and to Umfrey Pur3'e ray sonnes, all my swine and crope grene in the feld growinge, equallie to bee deuided amonges them. It'm I geue to Eliza- beth Purye mj- wief and to William Purye ray sonne my carte and ploughe and all the geares therto belonginge, two geldinges, two mares, so longe as thei keape house together and Elizabeth unmaried, and if she marrie then I will the carte and plowe, two geldinges, two mares remayne to William Purye. It'm I geue to Thoma-s Pury my sonne one round chist, the hanginge that I lefte in his chamber, one pie.sse, one horse raylne. It'm I geue to Leonard Purie the sonne of Thomas Purye x yowes, to Roberte Pury, Anne Pury, and Elisabethe Pury, every one of them, iiij yowes and iiij lambes, and to Mary Pury one yowe and a lambe, and to Anne Gibbane ij yowes, ij lambes. It'm I geue to Thomas Pury my s before Lammas next. And I will that Robert Pury and Humfrey Pury my soonnes shall haue their portions & partes paid when as they shall come to the full age of one and twenty yeares. It'm my will is that if eny of my children chaunch to departe this life before they accomplish theire full age and yeares before expressed, then the portions of them or euery of them so dyinge to remayne to the residue of my Children then lyvinge to bee equally deuided. In Witnes wherof this my will I haue delivered with my hand in the presence of those persons beneath written. Proved 19th February, 1010-11, by the Executor William Pury. 306 RECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. (16) WILL AND CODICIL OF LEONARD PUEi". Will dated January 5th, Codicil February 4th, 1610-11 ; proved March 5th, 1610-11. From the Lincoln Registry. In the name of God, Amen. The fifte daie of Januarie Anno D'ni 1610 in the eight yeare of the raigne of our Soveraigne lord James of Great Brittaine, France, and Ireland, King, etc. I Leonard Purie of Kirton in the partes of Hollande in the Countie of Lincolne, gent., make this my last Will and Testamente in manner and forme following. First I commende and geve my soule unto almightie God trustinge to be saved onelie by the passion and merites of Christ Jesus my Savio', and my bodie to be buried in the South Isle of Kirton Churche soe neare unto my Auncestors as may be, and for my mortuarie I do geve as the lawes of this land do require. Also I do geve unto my welbeloved wife Beatrice Purie one annuitie or auimall rente of Fourtie pounds of Currante English moneye yearlie, to be paid unto her or her assignees out of all my landes in Kirton and Frampton duringe her lief naturall, at foure times in the yeare, viz', at or uppon the first daie of August x'', at or uppon the first daie of November x", at or uppon the second daie of Februarie x", and at or uppon the first daie of May x", the first payment therof to beginne the first of these dayes that shall happen next after my decease, if perad venture she do refuse these groundes which hereafter I have alotted unto her for her said annuitie, and alsoe two hundred poundes of Currante English moneye. Alsoe I do give unto William Purie my sonne and heire all my leases of those landes which I holde by indenture from anie person or otherwise howsoever and the appraisemente of the same. And also I do give him my Swanmarke and my Signet of golde geven unto me by my late deare father. And I will, and do hearbie intreate and desire, and withall ordeyne my welbeloved frende M'' Thomas Middlecot of Boston, gent., to be gardian for my said sonne William Purie during his minoritie of one and twentye yeares, both for all his landes, chatties, and goodes, and for his paines therein to be taken I do geve unto him my bay roane amblinge Geldinge. Provided alwayes and my will is that my Sonne's said gardian shall dewlie and instlie accompte unto my said sonne of all the profites and revennues of my Sonne's landes during his minoritie when he shall accomplish the age of xxj yeares. Provided alwayes and my will and meaninge is that my wellbeloved brother Sir Richard Ogle of Pinchbeck, Knight, shall have the education of my said sonne William during his minoritie, and I do allow hym towards the maintenance of my said sonne fourtie poundes per annum to be paid quarterlie by his gardians. Also I do give unto Adlard Purie my sonne five hundred poundes, two hundred poundes therof to be paid within half a yeare next after my decease unto my welbeloved wief, his mother, to be imployed by her or her assignes for my said Sonne's best maintenance and profite untill his full age of one and twentie yeares. And the other three hundred pounds residue of the said legacie to be paid out of my landes and lease groundes within five years unto my said welbeloved wief by the gardian of my heir's landes by Ix'' a yeare at everie May daye, and in default of the payment thereof, or of anie parte or parcell therof, it shalbe lawf ull for my said wief or her assignees to enter into anie of my said landes or lease grounds, and there to distreine, and the distresse there taken to drive awaie, impounde, and deteyne untill the said annuitie of three- score poundes be fullie satisfied. Provided alwaies and my trewe intente and meaninge is that if it please God to take to his mercie either of my said sonnes out of this worlde before their full ages of xxj yeares, and without yssue of their bodies lawf ullie begotten, then I give alsoe unto my said wief thirtie poundes more yearlie out of all my landes and leases, to be paid unto her or her assignees quarterlie as aforesaid duringe her naturall lief, and in defalte of paymente thereof accordinglie, it shall be lawfuU for her or her assignees to enter and distreine upon anie of my said landes or lease groundes, and the distresse so taken to deteyne and impounde untill she be fullie satisfied the said annuitie of xxx" more yearlie during her naturall lief. Alsoe I do geve unto Robert Purie my brother, to the use of his sonne Thomas Purie and his daughter Beatrice Purie, fourtie poundes of Current English moneye to be paid unto him to their uses within three yeares next after my decease, the same to be equallie devided betweene them, and each of them to be exequitor to the other, and if they both dye before the full age of xxj yeares then the said fourtie poundes to remaine and be to the use of their said father or of his assignees. Alsoe I do geve unto my Sister Marie Cunney and her children fourtie poundes of Currant English money THE PURYS OF KIRTON. 307 to be paid unto her or her assignees witliin two yeares next after my decease, and if it shall please God that she dye in the meane time I will that it shalbe paid and be devided amongst the children then living equallie everie one alike. And also I do geve xx" of Currant English moneye unto the Vicare of Kirton aforesaid and unto the churchwardens and overseers for the poore of the said towne for the time being for ever, to be paid unto theim or their successors within three yeares next after my decease, and the same to be imployed and bestowed by theim and their successors, or by anie three of theim for the time being for ever, to the onelie use and towardes the maintenance of one honest and suflicient school- master for the teaching of Grammer in Kirton aforesaid unto two poore schollers there, the same schollers always to be nominated by the said Vicare, mine heire, the churchwardens and overseers for the poore and their successors, or by anie three of them, whereof mine heire to be alwayes one if he be in the Countrie, for ever. Also my will is that if William I'urie my sonne and heire or Adlard Purie my said sonne his brother do either of theim departe this lief before their full ages of xxj yeares, and without yssue of their bodies lawfullie begotten, that then my said guifte of 500" geven unto my said sonne Adlard to be frustrate and voyde. And then I give Ixx" more (parte of the said porcion before given unto Adlard my said sonne) unto my said brother liobert Purie al.isignees. And twentie poundes more alsoe thereof I give then unto the Vicare, the churchwardens and overseers for the i)oore of the said towne of Kirkton aforesaid for the time being for ever, to be bestowed by theim and their successors, or by anie three of them, for the better maintenance of a honest suflicient schoolmaster to teach Grammer in Kirton aforesaid, and further according to my guifte herein before menc'oned for the same. And if it please God that both my said sonnes do departe this lief before their full ages of xxj years and without yssue of the bodies of either of them lawfullie begotten, then my meaninge and will is that the aforesaid legjicies, viz', of an hundred and tenne poundes herein given unto my said brother and unto his children to be utterlie voyd and of none effecte, anie thinge mentioned in this my lajriniis wherea,s my Lovinge Mother Heiitrice Walcot hath given unto her by my father Leonard Pury his Will One Annuity- of 40" jKjr Annum, issuinge and goiuge out of my Landes beinge payable (juartorly for tearme of my Mother's Ijfe, which said Annuity if it 8hould bee Charged and levyed upon and out of any of the Landes and Tenements allotted by mee to my Wyfe for a .foynture would greatly Inipayre and Diminishe the same. Therefore ray Will is that duringe my Mother's lyfe my said Wyfe shall Levy, take, and receave the some of 40" yearly out of the rents, issues, reveinies, and profitts of such other Landes of inyne both free and Coppy as are not or shall not by any acte of myne in my lyfetyme or by this my Last will bee estated, setled, assured, or Conveyed to or upjion my Wyfe or to or upjion any Freind of hers, to her use for a Joynture or benevolence, to the intent that therewith my Wyfe may paye my Mother's said Annuity and free her selfe and her owrie landes and estate assured her for a Joynture or benevole.ice of and from any distre.ise or trouble for or by rejuson of my Mother's said Animity or the i>ayment and satisfaction thereof. And to the end that my said Wyfe may the better levy, take, and receave the said some of 40" yearely out of the rents, issues, revenuewes, and profitts of such other Landes of myne as are not or shall not by any acte of mj'ne in my lyfe tynie or by this my la,st Will l)ee estated, setled, assured, or Conveyed to or uppon my Wyfe or to or ui>pon any Freind of hers to her use for a Joynture or Ijenovolence, I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said Wyfe for and during the lyfe natunill of the said Beatrice Walcot my Mother all my Freehold Landes, tenements, and hereditaments as are not or shall not by any acte of myne in my lyfetyme or by this my Liust Will bee estated. setled, assured, or Conveyed to or tijipon my said Wyfe or to or U]>|K)n any Freinde of hers to her use for a Joynture, And if it shall hajijicn that my other landes and tenements besides the I>andes of my Wyfe's Joynture shall not bee and Continowe after my dcathe sufficient to make uppe the said 40" a yeare which I intend should satisfy and paye my Mother's Annuity and thereby free my Wyfe's Joynture thereof, whereby it may Come to passe that my Mother's said Annuity in whole or in part may bee levyed by distresse or otherwise out of any parte of my Wyfe's Joynture to her dammage and prejudise in her Maynetenance and livelyhooounded to detayne untill thfe said Annuityo .so behynde and unpayde (together with the arreares thereof If any such happen to bee), heo the said Adlard bee fully satisfyed and payde ; Provided allwaies that if the heire of my boddy (when it shall attayne the full Age of 21 yeares) doe and shall by good and sufficient Conveyance and Assurance in the Lawe Convey and assure unto my said Brother Adlard Purey, his lieires and a.ssignes in Fee simple for ever, Sixe Acres of j)asturo whii.'li lyeth next the Washewayo in Kirton heiiige now parcell of my Wyfe's Joynture, or any other land of as good or better worth and Valine then the said sixe Acres, that then and from thence- forth the said Annuity of 10' i)er Annum before given to my said Brother for his lyfe shall Icjuse, determyno, and bee no longer in force, anythinge in this my Will to the Contrary hereof in any Wi.se notwithstandinge. Item I give to Eli/abeth my lovinge Wyfe all my Cojipyhold landes in Kirton houldcn of the Mainiour of Mouiton hall in Frampton to her and to her heires for ever, and I have accordingly surrendered the same into the handos of the Lordes of the said Mannor, by the handes of Richard Harrison and ThouiiLs Hall two Customary Tennants of the said Mainior. Item It is my Will that if my said Wyfe and my -said Mother departe this lyfe without issue of their boddyes before my said Brother Adlard Piir^-, and that my Childe or Children doc likowi.se departe this lyfe without issue of their boddyes before my s;iid Brother, whereby my landes discend and fall up|)on him as my Hrother and next heire at the Connnon Lawe, then I .saye It is my Will and I duo hereby will, devise, and appoynte that my said Urolhor Adlard Pury shall within One yeare and a halfe next after the Lindos shall so discend and fall unto him, well and truly Content and paye unto the children of my Unkle Robert Pur^' of London and to the survivour or survivours of them the somme of 50' of Currant English Monye to bee equally divided amongst 314 EECOEDS or THE GUST FAMILY. them, and also to the fyve children of my Unkle William Cotiy of Frampton and to the survivour or survivours of them the somme of 50' of Currant English monye to bee equally devided amongst them, and to the two Children of my Cozen Thomas Cony of Boston and to the survivour of them the somme of 20' to bee equally devided betweene them, And if it happen that my said Brother do not or will not Content and paye the said severall sorames amountinge in all to the somme of 120" to the Children of my said Unkle Pury, Unkle Cony, and Cozen Cony as aforesaid accordinge to the true meaninge of this my Will, then I doe hereby give unto the Children of my said Unkle Robert Pury, to the Children of my said Unkle William Cony, and to the Children of my said Cozen Thomas Cony, and to their heires for ever. All those my fifteene Acres of pasture (bee they more or lesse), Called the highe Parkes and lowe Parkes in Kirton aforesaid, and two acres of pasture Called the old stoned horse pasture lyinge in Kirton aforesaid adjoyning to the said fifteene acres. Item my Will is that if my Brother Adlard Pury departe this lyfe before the payment of the said One hundred and Twenty poundes as aforesaid, and that my landes discend and Come to my Unkle Eobert Pury, or to any of his Children my next heires at the Common Lawe, or to any other my next heire at the Common Lawe, then my Will is that my next heire at the Common Lawe after the death of my said Brother shall not only Content and paye the said 120' to the Children of my Said Unkle Robert Pury, William Cony, and Thomas Cony in manner and forme as before is appoynted, but shall also within three yeares next after the decease of my said Brother well and truly content and paye unto the fewer youngest Children of my said Unkle Pury and to the survivours of them the somme of 40" more to be equally divided amongst them, and to the fower youngest Children of my Unkle William Cony, and to the survivours and survivour of them, the somme of 40" more to be equally divided amongst them. And if it happen that my next heire at the Common Lawe will, nor, or do not Content and paye the said 120" first mentioned, and also the said two severall 40" according to the true intent and meaninge of this my Will, then I do hereby give unto the said fyve Children of my said Unkle Robert Pury. to the fyve Children of my said Unkle William Cony, and to the two Children of my said Cozen Thomas Cony the said fifteene acres of pasture (bee they more or lesse), in Kirton aforesaid. Commonly called the highe Parkes and lowe Parkes, and the said two acres of pasture called the old stonehorse pasture lyinge in Kirton aforesaid adjoyninge to the said fifteene acres, to houlde to them their heires and assignes for ever. Item after the death of my said Wyfe and Mother, If my Child and Children and my Brother Adlard departe this lyfe without any issue of their boddyes begotten, then my Will is and I doe hereby give and bequeathe unto my Cozen Thomas Cony of Boston and his heires and assignes for ever All that my Messuage or tenement, and Eighteene acres of hempeland and pasture lyinge in Kirton aforesaid, iu or neere a place called the Meares abuttinge uppon the Meares of the Weste and Kirton Eae of the Easte, beinge nowe in the tenure or occupation of Bartholomew Matthew or his assignes, my meaninge is that when there is a defect or want of Issue of the boddyes of my Childe and Children and of my Brother Adlard Pury, my Wyfe, Mother, Children, and Brother beinge all dead, then my Cozen Thomas Cony his heires and assignes shall have and enjoy e the said house and Eighteene acres to his and their own use for ever. Item I give to the Poore of Kirton the somme of 6", to be paid by myne executrix within three yeares after my decease to the minister and Churchwardens of Kirton for the tyme beeinge towards the increasinge of the stocke of the poor people of the said Towue. Item I give to every of my servants which shall dwell with mee at the tyme of my death the somme of 10'. Item I give to my loviuge Preindes Thomas Middlecott, John Cotton, John Pue, Humfry Walcott, Adlard Pury, Robert Harris, and Thomas Cony abovenamed, to every of them 20' which I will shall bee made into gould Ringes and given unto them as tokens of my love to them. Item it is my will that myne executrix and supervisours shall be allowed out of my estate all such Charges and expences in travaile and otherwise as any waye they shall at any tyme bee put unto, for or by reason of any paynes to bee taken about the execution of this my Will. And I doe hereby revoake and annul! all former Willes heretofore by mee made. And I make and ordayne my lovinge Preindes M' Tho. Middlecott and my Cozen Tho. Cony supervisours of this my Will, and I doe give to either of them xx', Intreatinge them to assist and advise my Wyfe in all thinges needefuU to the best of their power, and to doe for mee as I would willingly have done for any of them. In Witnesse whereof I have to this my AVill sett my scale, and to every sheete thereof (beinge fower in number) I have subscribed my Name this eighteenth daye of May in the yeares THE PURYS OF KIRTON. 315 of the Eaigne of our Soveraigne Lord James, by the grace of God, Kinge of England, Fraunce and Ireland, defendour of the faith, etc., the two and Twentith, and of Scotland the Seaven and Piftithe, Anno domini 1624. William Puby. Sealed and delivered, and bee it remembered that these wordes (my baye mare called harbert's mare and my Millne horse called Pells' horse), and also these wordes (notwithstaudiuge any Contrary Acte or limitation by any deede and Writinge under my hand and seale heretofore made, which as to this intent I annull, revoake, and make voyde), beinge interlyned in the second lease or sheete of this my Will, were written and interlyned before the ensealinge and delivery hereof in the presence of Tho. Cont, John Browne, Thomas + Waken. Proved at Boston by the Executrix Elizabeth Pury, 24th September, 1(524. This is a true and perfect Coppy of the Originall Will word for word of William Pur}-, Esq', deceiised, as it was examyned and is now testifyed by us both examinates and witnesses, viz', Adlabd Pdby. (19) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATU OF WILLIAM PURY. Jnquisilioii PoH Mortem, Seriex II., Vol. 419, So. 41 {Lincoln). 1624-5. Inquisition taken at Swineshead ;{ March 22 James I. by the oath of Thomas Gellson of Kirtou, gent., etc. Who say that AVilliam Pury, late of Kirton, co. Lincoln, was seised of 6 messuages, 5 cottages, and 143} acres of pasture and wood in Kirton and \ \ acres of pasture in Sutterton, together with 5 roods of land and pasture in Wigtoft. And so being thereof seised, by indenture dated 3 May a.u. 1622, made between the said William and John Gyles of Lincoln's Inn (in performance of a certain indenture dated 10 December a.d. ir>21 for the jointure of EIiza)K>tb wife of the said William) the said William Pur}' and John Gyles agreed that 3 messuages, 1 cottage, and 102 acres of i)asture and wood in Kirton (being parcel of the aforesaid premises) should be to the use of the said William during his life, and after his death to the use of his said wife Elizabeth for her life, and then to the use of the right lieirs of the said William Pury for ever. They further say that tlio said William, afterwards, by his indenture dated II Aug. A.D. lt'>23, made between the said William Pury and Thomas Conny, of Boston, for increase of the said jointure agreed with the said Thomas Conny that 8 acres of pasture in Kirton (over and above the said lands named in the said jointure) should be to the uses abovesaid. And that the siid William Pury by his will, dated 18 May A.D. I(i2 1, decreed that an annuity of 40" by the year (bequeatiied to Beatrice Walcotl, mother of the said William, by Leonard Pury his father) should be paid to his said mother Beatrice Walcott out of the profits of other his lands and not of those appointed to the said Elizabeth for her jointure. He also bequeathed to his said wife all other his freehold lands, etc., during her life. If necessary for tho payment of debts, timber to he felled at the discretion of his friends Thomas Middlecolt, esquire, John Cotton and John Pue, clerks, his brother in law Humphrey Wallcott, his brother Adiard Pury, his friend Thomas Harris, his cousin Thomas Conny, and his wife Elizabeth. If his said wife leave only one child, an annuity of \Oli. by the year to be paid lo the s;iid Adiard Pury during his life. The Jurors further say that the said William died at Kirton ; and that 5 messuages, 4 cottages, and 127J acres of pasture and wood (parcel of the first named lands) are held of William, Earl of Exeter, as of his manor or soke of Kirton [etc. as in Inc]. p.m. Leonard Purye 10 .lames I., part 1, No. 78J. The .said William Pury died 26 Aug. 1624, and Elizabeth, his wife, survives him and lives at Kirton aforesaid, and Beatrice, his mother, lives at Wallcott, co. Lincoln. Beatrii'e Pury is daughter and ne.vt heir of the said William, and she was of tho age of one year and 7 mouths at the time of the death of her father. 316 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. (20) WILL OF ELIZABETH WALCOTT. Dated April 25th, 1630 ; Administration granted January 5th, 1630-1. From the Lincoln Registry. In the Name of God, Amen. The five and twentith daie of Aprell Anno Domini 1630 and in the sixte j'eare of the Eeigne of our soveraigne Lord Charles by the grace of God King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, defender of the Faith, etc. I Elizabeth Walcott of Boston in the countie of Lincoln, wiffe to Humfrey Walcott of Boston aforesaid, esq'', by the consente of my said lovinge husband, do make this my laste will and declaration both for the disposinge, appointinge, and orderinge of all the estate of Inheritance Frehold and coppiehold of my late husband William Purie and for the educatinge of my daughter Beatrice Purie accordinge to the Intente and meaninge of my late husband William Purie, and for the settlinge and disposinge of those two Leases with all the cleare yearlie profitts thereof graunted and assigned in truste and confidence to John Giles of Tortworth in the countie of Glocester, Esq'', Adlard Purie of Clifford's Inn, London, gent., and Thomas Cony of Boston in the countie of Lincoln, gent., before mariage with my said husband Humfrey Walcott, as by the said deede of Graunte and Assignemente indented bearinge date the twelvth daie of Julie in the Fourth yeare of the Eaigne of our soveraigne Lord Charles Kinge of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, etc., yt doth and may appeare. Now mj' will is and I do hereby will, devise, and declare that Thomas Conuy of Boston aforesaid shall have the educatinge and bringinge up of my daughter Beatrice Purie till she come unto the age of one and twentie yeares, and that my lovinge brother M' Adlard Purie, the said John Gyles, M'' John Cotton, minister of God's word at Boston aforesaid, John Pewe, minister of God's word at Kertou in the countie aforesaid, Roberte Harris of Kerton aforesaid, gent., the said Thomas Conny, and my said husband Humfrey Walcott shall have the settinge, lettinge, dysposinge, and orderinge of all the landes fre hold and coppie hold and goods and chattells of my said daughter Beatrice Purie till she come unto the age of one and twentie yeares, to the onelie and beste use and behoofe of the said Beatrice Purie, alloweinge from time to time to the said Thomas Conny so much of the profitts therof as shalbe competente and fitt for her education and bringinge upp, so as he may rather be encouraged to keepe her then she bee any waies burthensome unto him, and allowinge likewise from time to time so much of the said profitts as shalbe expended dueringe the minoritie of my said daughter by thadvise and consente of the said Adlard Purie, John Giles, John Cotton, John Pewe, Thomas Conny, and my said husband or the more parte of them for the defense or performation of my said daughter her person or estate from anie injurie or wronge or anie thinge tendinge therunto in their Judgmente, who I know wilbe trustee and faithfull for my said childe, and all the remainder of the profitts of my said daughters estate to be by them carefullie performed to the sole and onlie use of the said Beatrice Purie my daughter. And for my said Leases assigned as aforesaid with the uses and profitts therof my meaninge is and I do herby will, devise, and appointe and geve out of the firste yeares profitts and cleare benefitt of the same nexte after my decease to thes persons followinge these sumes followinge, viz. To my said lovinge Brother Adlard Purie and to my said lovinge freind John Cotton to either of them in token of my true and lovinge affeccion to them the sume of twentie shillinges. To Stephen the sonn of the said John Pewe twentie shillings. To Samuel Cony sonn of the said Thomas Cony ffive pounds. To John Conny sonn of the said Thomas Cony ffortie shillinges. To John Conny sonn of my cozen John Conny of Boston Sortie shillings, and to ray lovinge freind Jane Weste twentie shillinges, and to my mother in lawe M" Bracy* the sume of flive poundes, and unto Raphael Conny sonn of the said Thomas Conny fortie shillinges, and to my cozen Ann Cooke who latelie dwelt with me Five pounds. And further my will is if any thinge remaine of the firste yeares cleare 2)rofitts of my said leases more then is by this will devised and ap|)ointed, the same shalbe paied unto my said husband Humfrey Walcott * I have already stated on page 286 that I believe the word " Bracy " to be a clerical error in copying the will and that it was originally " M''* Beatr. " as an abbreviation for Beatrice. Mrs. Beatrice Walcott was probably then alive. THE PURYS OF KIRTON. 317 for the onlie use and behoofe of such childe and children as I shall have livinge att the time of my death which were begotten by my said husband Humfrey Walcott. And further my will is that after the expiracion of one whole yeare nexte after the firste Mayday or Michaelmas whather shalbe first after my decease, suche childe and children begotten of my bodye b}' the said Humfrey Walcott as shalbe then livinge shall have both my said leases and all the profitts and advantages of the same to him or them, and his, her, and their as.signe and assignes for all the Terme then to come and unexpired in the same leases, paieinge yearlie to ray said mother in lawe M" Brace^- the some of Five pounds of currante englishe money dueringe her naturall life yearlie, and everie yeare att fower Termes in the }'eare by even portions, viz., the foure and twentith daie of June, the nine and twentith daie of September, the flive and twentith day of December, and the five and twentith daie of Marche, the firste paiemente thereof to begin the firste of the said daies which fjTst happen next after the firste Mayday or Michaelmas whather shall firste happen, the next* after the onde of one whole yeare nexte after m}' decease, and paieinge to Matthew Kinge my late servante the sume of Five pounds within one yeare nexte after his apprentishipp be ended. And my will is that the said John Giles, Adlard Purie, and Thomas Conny shall accordingly assigne over the said leases to such child and children of mine begotten by the said Humfre}' Wallcott as shalbe livinge within one yeare and two monthcs nexte after my decease, takinge care and provid- inge that the said lea.ses or one of them may be so charged with the said yearlie paiment to my said mother, and with the said Five pounds to the said Matthew Kinge that the same may be paied accordinge to the true moaninge of this my Will. And my will and meaninge further is that if all my children which I shall have by the said Humfrey Wallcott shall departe this life before they be married and before their severall ages of one and twentie yeares, then my will and mind is, and I do herby will and ireve both the said Leases and all the profile geven herby to my said childe and children begotten by the .said Humfrey Wallcott unto the said Humfrey Wallcott and his assignes. Butt my meaninge and truste is that m^' said husbande shall seasonable prmnire the said leases to be renewed from the owners of the said lands respcctivlie unto my said child and children begotten as aforesaid by the said Humfrey Wallcott in their ownc name and names, and my will is that my said husband Humfrey Wallcott be guardian for such children as I shall have begotten by him till they marie or come to age of one and twentie yeares, and to remaine and take all the profitts comieingc to them out of those leases dueringe their minorietie to their u.ses. Item I geve unto my said daughter Beatrice Purye all my child bod linnon, thre paire of Fine hoUand pillowbeares seamed with laied worke, foure paire of plaine boUand pillowbeares. one sute of diaper, thre sutes of Flaxen wherof two of them the napkins are wrought with layd worke, and one wa.stcote wroughte with golde, and my will is that my cosen Marie Conny and M" Jane Weste shell chuse out the said lynnen and shall have the same delevered unto them forthwith after my decease to keepe for the use of my said daughter Beatrice Purie. In Witnes wherof I have to either of the sheetes of this will subscribed my name, and to the laste of them I have putt my seale the daie and yeare in the firste parte of this will mencioned. Etiz. Wallcott. Sealed and delivered, and be ytt remembred that the word defender enterlined in the third line of the firste sheete and the word of enterlined in the Fifteenth line of the .said firste sheete of this will was written before the three laste. Witnes,ses hereunder written did subscribe and putt their hands to testifie that this is a full and true copie of the originall will itt sclfe, Edward Kitchen, Tho. Conny, Sara Storie. We whose names are hereunder written do plainlie and trulic To.stife by thes pre.sentes that these two sheetes both of them are a full and true coppie of the originall will itt selfe of M" Eliz. Walcott. Adl.^rd PrniE. Beniamin Crake. Thomas + Wrighte. Administration, with the will annexed, granted 6th January, 1030, to Adlard Purie of Clifford's Inn, London, gent., brother-in-law of decejised, during minority of Beatrice Pury, daughter of deceased.* * A fragment of an Act book at Lincoln states that the Inventory of Elizabeth Walcott's personalty amounted to £43 6*. 8rf. T T 318 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. (2-1) WILL OF ADLARD PURY. Dated October 9th, 1661 ; proved January 18th, 1661-2. From the Lincoln Registry. In the name of God, Amen. I Adlard Pnry of Boston in j' countye of Lincolne, gent., being in good health and of a sounde mynde & memory (I humbly praise the Lord) doe hereby make, ordayne, and declare this writeing in two sheets of paper to be my last will & testament in manner and forme following : — And first I bequeath my soule unto Almighty God my heavenly Father and to Jesus Christ my AlsufEicient blessed Lord and Saviour, firmely trusting and beleiveing in him as my onely mediatour and redeemer, hopeinge assuredly to be saved from the wrath of God to come by his onely death, merrits, resurrection and alsufficient blessed sacrifice for me. And for my bodie I commend it to the earth their to be decently inteired and layd upp untill the resurrection of the just, hopeing then assuredly to receive it againe with joye when the day of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord, and then to be made pertaker of all eternall happinesse and glory for ever more. And for my Mortuary I give as the law requires. And for my worldly estate (which the Lord hath given mee) Mj- last will and testament is as hereafter followes and hereby revoakeing and makeing frustrate all voyde all former last wills here to fore by me made and published. Imprimis I doe hereby nominate, institute, and make my loveing friendes Leonard Roades of Kirton in Holland in the countye of Lincolne, gent., and John Antonie of Sibsey in the countye of Lincolne, gent., my full and sole Executors of this my last will and testament. Item it is my will that my executors shall forthwith provide against my buryall twelve skutchions of my Armes in canvas sheetes, and to fix six of them to my coffin cloth for my loveing friends the bearers of my corpes to the grave, and other six of them to be for my heyres, executors, and feoffees in trust. And my will is that my executors shall take care that this my last will shall be proved within two monethes after m}' death, and shall alsoe presently after my death send a letter to my loveing cozen Peeter Pury, minister of the word of God of the parish of Knowlestone in East Kent beyond Canterbury, togeather alsoe with a true coppye of this my last will to be examined by two sufficient witnesses to the same, which may be enclosed in the said letter to him and y' said letter to be directed in another paper subscribed to his owne mother my loveing aunt M" Perry {sic) at the Scaffold Tower hill, London, in Red Cow Ally neare to the posterne gate, there to be speedily sent unto him. And alsoe within a moneth after my death to give another true coppie of this my will unto my feoffees in trust soe appointed in this my will. And my will is that my corpes shall be interred in the South Queare in Boston church in the North East corner of the said Queare, as neare as may be to the corpes of my deare Mother by M'' Godfrey Jenkinson's direction. Item I give unto M' John Naylor and to M"' Bancks Anderson, Ministers of the Gospell, to either of them twenty shillinges apeece and one of them to preach at my buryall, and that their two legacyes shall be paid them within a moneth after my death. Item I give fiftye pounds to be layd out (or there abouts) at and about my buryall, and that my executors and my old maide servant onely shall have blacke cloth gloves and ribons and cipresse hatbands all of a like price, and that both the said ministers and my feoffees in trust and the bearers of my corpes shall have onely gloves, ribons, and cipresse hatt bands, and that my executors with the said Ministers and my feoffees in trust goe all next after my corpes to the grave. And my will is that my cozen M'' Peeter Pury, my executors & feoffees in trust shall every one have a Skutchion of my Armes given them by my executors with all convenient speede. Item I give six pounds for a doale of moneyes to be distributed by my executors according to discretion as to the poorest sort of people in Boston (especially to the poore aged, lame, and blinde) within two or three dayes after my buryall. Item I give five poundes to the poore people of Frampton parish, the same to be payed within six monethes after my death unto the Church Wardens and Overseers of the said Poore of Frampton for the tyme being to the onely use & benefitt of the sayd poore people of Frampton. And my meaneing is that this Five poundes shall ever remayne, abide, and be as a principall stocke of money to bee at their respective dispose for ever successively onely to the poore, aged, laj'me, and blynde in Frampton for a further increase of their yearely releife. Item it is my will and I doe hereby give, devise, and bequeath all my bowses, landes, tenem'ts, and hereditam't', both freehold and coppiehold lands with their appurtenances lyeing and being in Frampton aforesaid, and alsoe two accres of pasture ground lyeing in Skirbecke THE PURYS OF KIRTON. 319 quarter (being Freehold), unto my loveinfr cozen Peeter Pury, gent, and clarke, and to my loveing cozen Thomas Purj', gent, (his eldest sonne), joyntly togeather for and dureing their natural! lives onely, and to the longer liver of them two and from and after both their deathes, then the same to descend and goe to the next heyre maj'le lawfully begotten of the bodie of my aforesaid cozen Thomas Pury for and dureing his naturall life onely, and soe after that to discend and goe successively to one next heyre mayle (for life onely) of and from the bodie of my sayd cozen Thomas Pury lawfully begotten, and if in case all his issue mayles doe happen to faile and cease of his boddie, then I doe hereby devise and bequeath all the said Howses and lands in Frampton and Skirbecke quarter unto the next heyre mayle of my cozen Peeter Pury lawfully begotten of his body (that is to .say) for his life onely, and after his decease then to descend and goe to his heyre mayle for lyfe onely of his bodye lawfully begotten, and soe after that to descend and goe to his next heyre mayle lawfully begotten for life onely, and soe accordingly and successively to discend and goe from one next heyre mayle for 13'fe onely to another for ever, and if in case all the yssues heyres mayles doe happen to faile and cease both of the boddies of my cozen Thoma.'s Pury and Peeter Pury in order as aforesaid, then my will is that all my said howses and landes in Frampton and Skirbecke quarter shall ymediately discend and goe unto the femaile heyre« generall first of the bodye of ray cozen Peeter Pury lawfully begotten, And if all they doe faile then to discend and goe to the Femaile heyres generall of the boddie of my cozen Thomas Pury lawfully begotten to tliem and tiitir heyres for ever. And whereas before in this my last will I have expressly given, devised, and be<|uoathed (together with my freehold) all raj- (»ppiehold landes alsoe in Franii)ton aforesaid unto my cozens Peeter Pury and Thomas Pury in manner and forme respectively as aforesaid, and but for their severall lyves respectively and successively as is sett downe in order as aforesaid. My meaneiiig is that all my coppiehold landes in Fnimpton aforesaid shall alsoe discend and gop togeather in like manner or by discent or surrender at all tymes and changes hereafter as my said Freehold lands in Frampton shall discend and happen to goe and as is appointed in this my last will. And in order thereunto I Adiard Pury, gent., have accordingly and sufficiently in my lyfetime surrendred all my coppiehold landes into the handes of the severall Lords of the respective Manners of Earles hall, Stonehall, and Moultou hall by two customary tenants of each Manner, as may and will ap{>eare by three severall instruments or coppies of my surrenders of the aforesaid coppiehold landes (viz') into the handes of John Ayre and James Ayre, yooman, two customary tennants of the said severall Mannors, and according to the custome of the said Manner* my meaneing is that all my said coppiehold landes shall alwaies discend and goe togeather with niy Freehold lands first to the heyres mayles successively as afforesaid is declared and sett downe, and if they all faile, then to the heyres feniailes in such manner and order as before is mencioned uppon all occasions of changes of tyraes hereafter as is in this my last will appoynted and sett downe playnely and noe otherwise. And my will is and I doe intreate my executours that speciall care be taken before hand that at the next severall Courtes of Leet«s after my death of every of the afore.ssiid distinct Mannours that my three aforesaid severall instnimrnts or co])pie8 of y' surrenders of my aforesaid coppiehold landes shall be certifyed and brought into the severall and respective Court Leetes by y aforesaid tenants of the said Mannours according to 3^* custome of each Mannour, where now it is my will and meaneing that onely an estate for lyfe intaile (or an estate intayle for two lyves onely at first hand) shall begiven and griunted by coppies from every of the said severall Mannours unto them my .said cozens Peeter Pury and Thoma.>i Pury his Sonne, or to theire lawfuU assigne or a,ssignes deputed to that end and purpose (if need be) because of their liveing soe farr of remote in Kent eightscore myles from this place, and my meaneing is that after their severall deathes resj>ectively all my said coppiehold landes shall discend and goe first to the next heyre mayle for lyfe onely of the boddies of my cozen Thomas Pury lawfully begotten, and soe succes.sively to goe in such manner and fonne as my aforesaid freehold howses and landes shall discend and goe to all intents and purpo.'ies (I meane). first to the heyres mayles of and from the boddie of my oozen Thomas Pury lawfully begotten, and in defect and want of his heyre or heyres mayles then to goe to the next heyre mayle of ni}' .said cozen Peeter Pury for lyfe onely of his boddie lawfully begotten for ever. And in awe that all my heyres mayles as aforesaid doe fayle and cease then as before my will is that all my said howses and landes in Frampton and Skirbecke quarter shall discend and goe first unto the lawfull yssue T T 2 320 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. femayles of the boddie of my cozen Peeter Pury lawfully begotten and to theire hejTes for ever. And if they fayle all then discend to the femaile heyres generall of the boddie of my cozen Thomas Pury lawfully begotten to them and theire heyres for ever in Fee simple. Item it is my will and I doe hereby give and grante unto my loveing aunt M'^ Margery Pury or Perry of Tower hill, London, widdowe (mother of my said cozen Peeter Pury), one yearely rent of annuitie or rent charge of eight poundes a yeare dureing her naturall lyfe ouely, and which shall be yssue- inge payeable and chargeable yearely out of my bowses and lands in Frampton and Skirbecke quarter both Freehold and coppiehold, and out of all the yearely rents and profitts of the same (that is to say) to pay every yeare the summe of eight poundes unto her my said aunt Pury att her dwelling bowse in London afforesaid at two usuall payments in every yeare (that is) Power poundes every Mayday and Fower poundes every Allhallowday or within twenty dayes after either of them, the same to be payd by my executo''s or either of them as hereafter FoUowes in this my will, and after that my executours interest and tyme is spent and past over as foUowes then the said eight poundes shall be payd unto her onely by ray said cozens Peeter Pury and Thomas Pury or theire assigues dureing her naturall lyfe onely. And my will is that the first payment of it to her as aforesaid shall be truely payd inn unto her my sayd aunt the First Mayday or the First Allhallowday which shall first happen next after my decease. And further it is my last will and testament that if my said cozen Peeter Pury or my said cozen Thomas Pur}' who have either of them but a bare estate for lyfe onely in all my said bowses and landes in Frampton and Skirbecke quarter, or if any of the heyres mayles succeeding after them who have but an estate in tayle for lyfe onely in the same, if any of them (I say) as aforesaid doe happen to alien, sell, give, devise, or contract any wayes either by bonds, morgages, statutes for security, or any other wayes doe conveye away the aforesaid bowses and lands in Frampton and Skirbecke quarter or any parte of them unto any person or persons whatsoever for any larger or greater estate, interest, and title then they or any of them have or shall hereafter have, possesse, or enjoye by this my last will (which is meerely and simply but a bare estate for lyfe or an estate intayle for life onely), whether the same bee done by deede of guift or by devise in any last will or by conveyance, deede poll, deedes inroUed, decree in Chancery, or by Fyne, recovery, or Fyne and recovery, or any other wayes done and executed, that then all such indirect dealeings and practises or any of them soe done and executed in any such like manner as aforesaid being contrary or besides the full intent & true meaneing of this my last will shall ymmediately from thenceforth (By authoritie & power of this my last will & testament) be utterly and absolutely made frustrate, null, voyde, and of none effect and vallidity at all neither in equitie nor in law. And alsoe that all such person or persons who have or hereafter shall have but a bare estate for lyfe onely, and who shall happen to be truely guilty of such badd and unfaithfull doeing and dealeing, they intending & acting thereby to destroye and cutt of this my firme Intayle to the heyres mayles for lyfe onely, and soe to frustrate and extinguish the future right and interrest of every succeeding heyre or heyres mayles (I say) that such person or persons whatsoever soe doeing as aforesaid shall ymmediately forfeite, loose, be avoyded and expelled out of all his former right, interrest, possession, and estate for lyfe onely in or out of the aforesaid bowses and landes, and alsoe shall bee fynally debarred both hee and his assignes from receiveing any of y' rents & profits of the same for ever after, and that the next heyre mayle intayle by himselfe or his Gardian for his onely use shall presently enter and possesse all the said howses and lands and alsoe all y*^ rents and profitts of the same dureing his lyfe onely, and soe successively to the next heyre mayle to him in the descending of the whole blood perpetually yf the Lord will. And my will is alsoe that my coppiehold landes in Frampton shall alwayes (whether by descent or surrender any wayes uppon forfeiture as aforesaid) discende and goe all along successively togeather with my Freehold howses and landes (I say) at all tymes and soe from tyme to tyme for ever, and this is my irrevocable establishment to all succeeding posterities in perpetuitie. Item I give unto my cozen Peeter Pury first, and to my cozen Thomas Pury his sonne (after his death) my gold ring and signett of my Armes in a Seale, and alsoe a painted Skutchion of m}- Armes together with my pedegree Eolle and Armes drawne upp in silver lapt upp together, and all my Divinitye books with the booke of Martyres in two Vollumes that needes bindeing, and alsoe my written papers and bookes of all sortes, and alsoe all my deedes, Fynes, conveyances, coppies of Court Eolles, leases, evidences, writeings, and muniments whatso- ever onely such as concernes any wayes the aforesaid howses and landes which before I have given THE PURYS OF KIRTON. 321 him and his sonne Thomas Pury for their lives as aforesaid, and after theire deathes then to Thomas Pury's heyres ma^'les successively for lyfe onely. And my will is that all the said writeinges and evidences shall be delivered to my sayd cozen Peeter Pury by my executours at such tyme when the rents and profiits of my said howses and landes shall come into his handes, to receive and actuallye to enjoye the same after some shorte tyme as is sett downe and appoynted in this my last will, and my law bookes and historye bookes whatsoever my executours shall sell them with the rest of my goodes & chattells, and for all my Apparrell my executours shall give them to my poorest kindred, old servant, and friendes as they think best by my maide's information. Item I doe give, devise, and bequeath unto my loveing neece Betterice Cust, wife of Richard Cust, esq', for and dureing her naturall lyfe onely one Howse & Fourteene acres and one Roode of hempe lande arrable and pasture ground lyeing in Boston Fenn end and in the parish of Skirbecke, and which are now by lease in the severall tenures of John Scholey, yeoman, & William Jackson, butcher, by assignment (excepting alwayes the two first halfe yeare's rents and profits of the aforesaid howses and landes in Boston Fenn end and Skirbecke togeather with those bowses & landes in fframpton & Skirbecke (|uarter unto both my executours, which by this my will I give them that they shall receive and take them for such necessarie respects and uses as I have appoynted them in this my will). And my will is that after my neece Betterice Cust death then I give and bequeath the aforesaid howse and fourteene acres and one Roode unto my loveing cozen Pury Cust and to the heyres of his boddie lawfully begotten for ever. And if in case such yssue .should faile him, then I give the afforesaid bowse and landes unto my cozen Thomas Pury aforesaid and to his heyres geuerall for ever. Item I doe alsoe give, devise, and bequeath unto my loveing neece Betterice Cust a.s aforesaid for & dureinge her naturall lyfe onely one certayne teiin acres close of pasture ground called y' Fellowes close, lyeing in Sibsey in the East end of it neare to Beiwiington Bridge, which is now in the tenure of John Anthony of Sibsey aforesaid, gent, (excepting alwayes al.soe the two first halfe yeares rents and proflits of y" sjiid tenn acres of pasture ground in Sibsey aforesaid which by this my will I give them unto mj' executours or the survivour of them, that they .shall receive and take them onely for such necessary respects and uses as I have appoynted them in this my will). And my will is that after my neece Betterice Cust death, then alsoe I give & becjucath the sayd tenn acres of pasture ground unto my loveing cozen Pury Cust and to the heyres of his body lawfully begotten for ever, and yf in case such yssue should faylo him then I give and bequeath the aforesaid tenn acres of pasture ground unto my aforesaid cozen Thomas Pury and to his heyres general] forever. Item I doe hereby give, devise, and bequeath unto my old and faitlifull maide.servant Elizabeth iladdocke for and dureing her naturall lyfe onely one certeyne Fewer acres close of pa-^ture ground togeatlier with the yearely rents and proflits of the same being eight poundcs per annum, whicli said Ifower acres lyeth in Broade Field Layne on the West side of the watter in Boston parish and is now by lease in the tenure of one Judith Richman and her asslgnes, M' Joscjjh Woodliffe of Boston aforesjiid, Inholder ; And my will is that shee the said Elizabeth Iladdocke shall receive and take the next halfe yeare's rent of y' same and soe onwardes dureing her lyfe onely, and alsoe that shee shall take spociall care and provision dureing her lyfe that the said Fower acres close of ])asture ground or any parte of it shall not bee plowed or digged upp under the yearely penalty of five poundcs for every acreo soe plowed or digged ui)p, and soe p'portionably for more or lesse ground then one ucroe after the same Rate in moiieyes, and the sayd forfeiture Rent to be paydo alsoe unto her the said Elizabeth Haddocke ecjuallie at y* usuall rent dayes Michealmas day &. Lady day over and above y' old yearely rent of eight poundes. And my will is that my executours (within a moneth after my death or before) shall give inn unto her the said Elizjibeth Iladdocke the old lea.so of this Fower acres of pasture in Boston aforesaid. And my will is alsoe that shee the .s;iyd Elizabeth Iladdocke shall not lea^se out the sayd fower acres of pasture for any longer tyme then dureing herowne lyfe onely, and shall lease it out at a full valluable rent without takeing or agreeing to tJtke any Fyne or summe of money (more or lesse) for the sayd Lwise, and alsoe it is my will that after the death of her the sayd Elizabeth Haddocke I doe give, devise, & bequeath the aforesjiyd Fower acres of pasture in Boston aforesaid unto my loveing neece Betterice Cust as afores;iid for and dureing her naturall lyfe onely. And after her decease, then I give and bequeath y' same unto her soinie Pury Cust and to the heyres of his boddie lawfully begotten for ever, but yf such yssue should fayle and want in him, then I give and bequeath the aforesaid Fower acres of pasture unto my 322 RECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. aforesaid cozen Thomas Purj' and to his heyres generall lawfully begotten for ever. And my will is that all my coppiehold landes in Frampton aforesaid shall alwayes discend and goe togeaiher with my Freehold lands in such manner and forme as aforesayd is sett downe. Item I doe hereby give, devise, and bequeath unto both m}' executours before named and to the survivour of them all my goodesaud chattels whatsoever, moneyes in purse, rents, arrearages of rents, bonds, bills, and debts oweing and belonging to me at the tyme of my death, togeather alsoe vrith the two first halfe yeare's rents and proflits of all my sayd howses and lands in Frampton and Skirbecke quarter, and alsoe of those landes in Boston Fenn and Skirbecke and Sibsey now in the use of John Scholey, William Jackson, and M"' John Anthony or their assignes, onely uppon this condicion and firme trust in them and the survivo' of them (yf it soe happen) that they and either of them will duely sattisfye, discharge, and performe all thinges faithfully in this my will, & according to my mynde sett downe particularly and therefore it is that I have and doe give them the said two first halfe yeare's rents and proflits, thereby the better to enable and encourrage them more chearefully to doe and execute the same (that is to say) that thej' and either of them doe tymely satisfye and pay my funurall expences, my next halfe yeare's rent for my howse, my very few dribling debts, and my legacies to every person and use as they are appoynted severally in this my will, and for those that are under age and soe cannot be presently payd (my meaneing is) that when the sayd two first halfe yeares' rents and proflBts are received by my executours as aforesayd attheire due and respective Rent dayes according to this my Will, then they or y° survivour of my executours shall presently (within a monethe's tyme) after their last halfe yeare's rents and profBts are due and payable to them provide and procure some honest and sufficient men to take the sayd moneyes and to be bounde to my executours (or to my feoffees in trust as my executours pleaseth), and to pay the same at the severall ages respectively with the yearely interrest after the Statute. And mj- Will is that my executours shall (dureing the tyme that they or either of them doe receive the aforesaid yearely rents and proffits) satisfie and pay unto my cozen Peeter Pury all his necessary expences in comeing and goeing whome againe and his charges of abideing here for a fortnight's tyme onely in whose howse he pleaseath to abyde, and shall alsoe pay his and his sonne Thomas Pury the three severall Fynes, coppies, and admissions to the severall Lords and Courtes of Earles hall. Stone hall, and Moulton hall for the sayd Peeter Pury and Thomas Pury theire two lives of and into all the sayd coppiehold landes, and after theire said two lives are expired then the sayd coppiehold landes are to descend and goe even soe as my freehold landes doth and togeather with them (that is) to the next heyre mayle (for life onely) after theire deathes as is aforesaid declared in this my Will. And I doe earnestly desire my executours and I trust in their loves that they will kindly assist my cozen Peeter Pury the best they can in all thinges because he is a stranger here and to give him a particular sight of the howses and landes in Frampton and Skirbecke quarter by the helpe of the tenants, and which of them is Freehold and which is coppiehold, and my will is that such rents as were due to me in my lyfe tyme and which are unpayd at the tyme of my death shall be then accompted as debts due to my executours onely, and soe shall not bee reccoued to be one of y' aforesayd two first halfe yeares' rents and proffitts which my executours are to receive and take by this my last will, and my howsehold stuffe, goodes, and rydeing maire or horse shall be sould to rayse moneyes, and my will is that all my moneyes in purse, debts, bonds, bills, rents, arreares, and the moneyes made of all my goodes, houshold stuffe, and chattells due and belonging to me at my death, and alsoe all the aforesaid two first halfe yeares' rents and proffits as they shall come into my executours after my death shall be disposited and kept more probabely safe somewhere in Boston as they shall agree uppon, or vpith my old mayde servant Elizabeth Haddocke, who is faithfull, or as they shall please, and there to be put into a Chest with two severall goode lockes and keyes to it, which aforesaid thinges vpith my last will and Inventarie of my goodes and all necessarye bookes and writeings and acquittances, togeather with all my evidences and coppiehold coppies both my owne and such of my Freindes' writeinges as are intrusted with me, and all my Conveyances, Leases, and Fines [blank^ By me Adlard Pury And Fynes of any of my landes whatsoever, and all other necessary muniments and escripts, and alsoe all my silver plate and other necessaries of my owne and of others intrusted with me (I say) to keepe all the sayd thinges of greatest import lockt upp in the said chest from tyme to tyme, untill the severall tymes come about for my executours or the survivour of them or their assignes to discharge themselves of the same at such tyme as is specifyed in this my will ; THE PURYS OF KIETON. 323 and that my executours shall have two distinct keys to the sayd bancke chest yet soe they may agree when to open it and use anything in it, or to put an}' necessarie thing into it uppon any just occasion without delay, and alwayes to keepe a little booke of Record in writeing in the said chest of what by consent they shall agree at any tyme to put in or take out y' day and yeare of it, and which of them hath any thing trusted in his hand for a tyme, and which executours by name and soe each executour to be acconiptable to the other for such thinges as occasion is, and my will is that when my executours shall pay any legacie or legacies as they shall become due they or either of them shall take acquittance of every person under their handes and scales respectively, and my will is that neither of my executours shall take or receive any rents and proHits at all out of that land which I have formerly given unto Elizabeth Haddocko for her lyfe as aforesaid, and I doe hereby desire uiy Executours that they will speedily write unto my cozen Peeter Pury and withall to send him a true coppie of this my will, and alsoe to certifye him that he must needes come into this country to be present here at the next Court Leetes of Earle's hall, Slonc hall, and Moulton hall upon the next Michaellnias tyme or Easter tyme which first happens next after my death, that he may- attend them to take upp three severall surrenders of landes which I have given and surrendred to him and to Thomas Pury his sonne by two customary tenants of each of the sayd mannours (that is) to the use and uses intayle mencioned aforesaid in this m}' last will, and that he must joyne with my executours to compound for the three severall Fynes upon them at the charges of my executours and alsoe must bo admitted tenante, and he onely to be sworne to the Lord of each Manno', and soe to take upp three coppies of the said landes at the charge aforesaid, and that my cozen Peeter Purj- shall (according to this my will) take upp the said three Surrenders from the aforesaid Courts for two lives onely (that is) for his owne lyfe and his sonne Thomas Purye's lyfe togeather in one coppie. And after their two estates for lives onely are expired and ended then the said lands shall goe successively by discent to the next heyres mayle (for lyfe onely) lawfully begotten of the boddie of my cozen Thomas Pury and soe to goe successively a« aforesaid I have appoynted in this my will about my Freehold landes iu Frarapton aforesaid, even soe shall all my coppiehold lands discend and goe to his next heyres raayles successively for lyfe onely (one after another) for ever in perpetuitio as before is declared in this my last Will, to which meaneing relation shall be had, and my will is that my executours in leiwe of the two first halfe yeares' rents and proflits given them in this my will the better to encourage them to execute and doe all thinges faithfully as my executours (and for theire more pleanary advantage and overplush), they shall accordingly compound and pay the afforesaid three severall Fynes and cojfpies, admissions and charges thereof for my said cozens Peeter Pury and Thomas Pury their two lives onely, and but onely for their first entrance into theire two estates and for noe more, and my Will is that my executours shall put into the said bancke chest all my couuterpartes of leases, releases, and acquittances, with my freinds' writeinges in my keeping, togeather with this trust in my execu- tours that they shall not deliver any of niy freindes' writeinges (left with me in trust) to any person without the good advise and consent of my feoffees in trust hereafter named in this my Will, but to doe therein as m^' said feolFees shall thinke best to dispose, and further more in and by this my last Will and Testiament I doe fully ordayne and inipower my executo's or the sur- vivour of them y' ymediately after y" said two first halfe yeares' rents and proflits doe become due and payeablo by this my will to my executours or the survivour of them, then it shall and may be allwayos lawfuU (if need soe reiiuire) to and for my executours or either of them (by the space of a monethe's tyme after every licnt day) to distreyne, sue, arrest, imprison, or inijileade at law any of my ten'ants for all or any parte of my said rents and protlits soe behinde and unpayde to my executours or either of them at the tyme limitted as aforesaid, and my Will is that after my executours' said interrest, power, and tyme of, in, and to the sayde llents and proflits of all my landes is expired and ended (except my landes to Elizabeth lliiddocke for her lyfe), then my executours or the survivour of them shall deliver unto my cozen Peeter Pury or his lussiunes a full and reall entry and possession into all my lands and prollits of the same that are in Frampton and Skirbeckc quarter, and alsoe all the writeinges, deedos, (Fynes, coppies of Court llolls, evidences, counterpartcs of Leiuses, And all other writeinges, my long booke of debts and Rciitalls or whatso- ever may concorne him or relate to those my landes in Frampton and Skirbecke (juarter aforesaid, and my Will is that my executours shall deliver to my neece M" Uetterico Cust all those write- inges of hers which I kept iu trust for her, and to deliver them to her onely when shee demands 324 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. them or within six dayes after, or to deliver them to none but by her appoyntement in a letter under her owne hande, and as for those writeinges and evidences of myne that may concerne her and her sonne Pury Cust by my devise of landes to them in this my Will, my executours shall not deliver those writeinges and evidences to her untill after my executours' two first half yeares' Rents and proffits theire tyme and interest in those landes is or are expired (I meane) those writeinges onely which concernes those landes in the tenure and use of John Scholey of Boston Fenn end, and William Jackson of Boston, butcher, and for those other writeinges and lease which concernes those landes in Sibsey in the Countye of Lincoln, now in the tenure and use of M'' John Antony of Sibsey aforesaid, my executours shall not deliver them to my neece Cust untill after my executours' two first halfe yeares' Rents and profitts theire tyme and interest in those is or are expired and ended, but as for those lands in Boston West side, now in the tenure of M'' Joseph Woodliffe, which formerly I have given to my faithfull maide servant Elizabeth Haddocke for her life onely, my will is that my executours or the survivour of them shall keep the writeings of them for the said Elizabeth Haddocke's use onely dureing her lyfe, and after her death then to deliver them unto my neece Betterice Cust, or to her sonne Pury Cust or his law- full assignes, or to his loveing father Richard Cust, Esq', for his onely use, and if it happen that my sayd cozen Pury Cust doe departe out of this lyfe without yssue of his body lawfully begotten, then it is my Will positively and I doe hereby give, devise, and bequeath all the aforesaid landes (which are now in the severall tenures and uses aforesaid of John Scholey, William Jackson, John Antony, gent., and M"' Joseph Woodliffe) unto my loveing cozen Thomas Pury and to his heyres generall lawfully begotten for ever in fee simple. Item I give unto my loveing neece M" Betterice Cust and to her sonne Pury Cust after her decease one white silver Bowie, one lesser size silver and guilt bowle with a silver and guilt cover to it, and one very faire and large silver and double guilt brancht worke tanker, and six silver spoones thus ingraven three of them with A. P., and one of them with L. P. B., and the other two with F. B. C, and that my executours shall deliver unto my neece Betterice Cust all the aforesaid silver and guilt plate and spoones within two monethes after my death yf she demaund them after notice given to her. Item I give unto my loveing cozen Elizabeth Cust (eldest daughter to my neece Betterice Cust) one Wainescott Chest in my bed Chamber next to my Studdye theire with all the goodes, apparrell, ornaments, silver and Jewells, and whatsoever is in the said Chest, and my executours is alsoe to deliver y' same to her father and Mother to her onely use within two moneths after my death if it be demanded, and alsoe y' my loveing cozen Richard Cust, Esq'', shall give my executo's a sufiicient discharge for the same und' his hand and seale as received to her use onely shee being under age, but my will is y' her father's acquittance shall be a sufficient discharge to my execute's against her the said Elizabeth Cust for ever. Item I give unto my cozen Peeter Pury one very faire silver and double guilt Goblett bowle brancht worke and a faire cover to it of Silver double gilt, and brancht worke with a high knowle or topp on it, and alsoe fower silver spoones with gilt heads on them whereof three is engraven with A. P. and the other one spoone with R. C, and that my executours shall faithfully deliver this aforesaid plate unto the said Peeter Pury at his first comeing over after my death, and he to give them a sufficient discharge. Item I give unto my old faithfull maide servant Elizabeth Haddocke the sume of eight poundes in good money, lynnen, houshold stuffe, and fewell, and my Will is that before the sayle day shee shall have libertye to take what goods shee will in parte paym' and according to the praisement made of them, shee to remove her goodes away to a Freinde's howse before the sale day come, and my will is that my executours shall pay her (after her goodes taken out is accompted and deducted) the remaynder in moneyes to make upp the saj'd summe & legacye of eight poundes, shee y" said Elizabeth Haddocke giveing a good discharge to my executours both of the valine of the money in howsehold stuffe when received and of the rest of the moneyes to make it upp just eight poundes, and this to be done within a moneth after my death or before, and besides this my executours shall pay her halfe a yeare's wages being Five and twenty shillinges next Mayday or Martlemas day after my death though it be not yet come about, and alsoe I give her the said Elizabeth Haddocke two silver spoones being ingraven on the heads with these letters I. W. and C. R., and to be delivered unto her at the tyme above said, and my Will is that shee the said Elizabeth Haddocke shall faithfully serve and waite uppon my executours to performe and doe theire just commands and trust in her whatsoever she is able to THE PURYS OF KIRTON. 325 doe for a moneth or six weekes tyrae after my death as my executours pleaseth to iraploy her onely in trust with my goodes in the howse as may concerne the good any wayes of my executours. Item it is my "Will that my executours shall truely pay the said summe of Four poundes unto my loveing aunt M" Pury of Tower Hill, London, widdowe, out of the abovesaid yearely Rents & proflSts of my landes aforesaid uppon the next Mayday or Martlemas day which shall first happen after my death, and soe followinge constantly to pay her or her assignes the sayd same of Power poundes every Mayday and Martlemas day after everj' rent day as a Rent charge out of my said landes specially in Frampton and Skirbecke quarter yf she lyve soe long (I meane) dureinge such tj'me as my executours right and interrest (by this my will) continewes to them to receive y* said rents and proffits of the said landes, and my will is that after the saj-d tyme, right, and interrest of my execntours is expired and ended, and soe ceaseth from further receiving of any of the after rents and profBts of the said landes in Frampton and Skirbecke quarter, then the next half yeare's rents and proffits (onelj- of the last mencioned landes) shall ymediately vest and come unto my cozen Peeter Pury for his lyfe onely, and after his death then the same shall goe as aforesaid to my cozen Thomas Pur}- his sonne for his lyfe onely, and after his death the siime to goe as aforesaid to the next heyre mayle of my cozen Thomas Pury of his boddie lawfully begotten, and after that the said landes are to goe and discend to the next heyres mayles successively for lyfe onely, to one after another of and from the 13'uiall discent of the heyres mayles of y' boddie of my said cozen Tiiomas Pury lawfully begotten (I say) to every one of them successively for lyfe onely as aforesaid, and in case yf all the yssue mayles first of my cozen Thomas Pury lawfully begotten should happen to faile, want, and cease, then my will is that all the said lust recited landes Freehold and coppiehold landes shall discend and goe to the next heyres mayles successively for lyfe onely of the bodye of my cozen Peeter Pury lawfully begotten for ever ; but before this shall or may come to passe my meaiieingis that my cozen Peeter Pury first and Thomas Pury next after him shall truely pay Five poundes every halfe yeare unto my loveing auut Pury dureing his lyfe at Mayday and Martlemas day (I meane) after such tyme as the aforesaid rents and proffits of the said Landes shall vest arid come into either of their handes and possession to receive, and for the other three parcells of landes, with the rents and proflits of them in M' John Antoney's, John Scholeye's, and William Jackson's tenures by their leases, my will is that after the aforesaid two first halfe yeares' rents & proflits of them (due to ni}' executors) is fully expired and runn out in tyme as aforesr parte of them three together agreeing to one sence that shall be my will and meaneing, and y' shall be the absolute umpire, end, and determination of all differances at any tyme in any case whatsoever, and the same sentence and judgment to be absolutely definative and binding to all persons interested in this ray will, and yf any person or persons interested in this my will (for more or lesse) doe happen to refuse, resiest, and oppose the said bindeing sentance and judgement against them and soe doe really enter and begin any suite either in equitie or in law agitinst such detiuitive sentance and judgement as aforesaid about it, then such person or persons pretended interest and right either in laudes, goodes, or moneys, or any thing in this my will shall y mediately from thenceforth (by this my last will & testament) bo utterly & altogeather for ever made and pronounced by me presently null, frustrate, and voyde and of none effect at all, but shall irrevocably forfeite his or theire former interest or legacies, guift or bequest of myne to any of them, and shall have noe right at all in or to any thing either in landes or goodes as the case may happen, and it is my last will that I give fyve markes apeece to either of my said feoffes in trust in good English moneyes, and my will is y' my executors shall truely pay unto them both theire fyve markes apeece as aforesaid within two monethes after my death as tokens of my love to them both, & for theire loves and paynes and faithfullncsse to me and my executors in this my Christian trust of them, and alsoe for seeing this my last will performed in all thinges racncioned in it as aforesaid, and alsoe I doe earnestly intreate both my said feoffees in trust to assist and help my aforesaid cozen M' Peeter I'ury any wayes about the compounding of the three severall fyues for my coppiehold landes in Frampton aforesaid, and to assist alsoe m^' executors therein, which landes holdcn of the three Mannors of Earle's hall. Stone hall, and Moulton hall, and to get the same done for him and m}' executors with all loveing and lawfull favor as he is a Minister of the Gospell and a stranger in these partes before his returne home againe to Cauterburyside where he hath seaven children, and to expedite and deliver to him his three severall coppies of the sjime with all convenient speede, and it is my will that neither of my executors above named (while they are both livcing) shall not act or doe any thing severally by himselfe (as many have done to ingender suites & troubles), but in order to every thing mcncioned in this my will they shall alwayes act and agree togeather uulesse it be by full consent betweene them, and alwayes for doeing any thing apart to give it under his hand to his fellow executor to doe such and such thinges accord- ingly with both theire myndes and privityes, and yf cither of my executors doe otherwise and U U 2 328 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. contrary to my firme trust in them both, then I ordayne the same iu this my will that is see done alone by one (yf it be iudged prejudicial! by my feoffes in trust) that it shall be of noe force or strength at all untill it be amended by the order & advise of my feoffes in trust. Item I give unto my neighbour Alice Moore, widdowe, tenn shillinges. Item I give unto the other woman that helped me in mj^ sicknes tyme tenn shillinges besides her ordinary dayly or weekely wages, and to be unto them within a moueth or lesse after my death. Item I give unto my cozen William Ogle aforesaid one of my worser suites of apparrell as doublet and briches, close coate, and an opper coate or cloake, with shoes, stockings, sheirt, some of my worser bands & cufEes, lynnen, capps, two of them, and my worser hatt and bootes, and one peare of my worser sort of gloves, and what els as my executors pleaseth to give him, and to be delivered to him within a monethe's tyme after my death. Item I give unto my old made servant Elizabeth Haddocke one cloake and one close coate which she best excepts (except onelymybest suite of apparrell), and also my stuffe cloake and my second best hatt, & to be given her within a moneth after my death. Item I give to John Dickenson of fframpton, y° elder, & to Peeter Thacker of the same towne my two honest and poore tenants each of them a worser cloake, and to Peeter Thacker more one of my worser peare of bootes, and eaoh of them a band and capp, and these thinges to be given them within a moneth after my death or lesse. All the rest of my goodes and chattells (not before given by mee), moneyes, bondes, bills, debts, and arrereages of any of my rents whatsoever, I give them wholely and onely unto both my executors above named to rayse moneyes. And alsoe I give and bequeath to them my said executors my two next halfe yeares's rents intyrely as aforesaid (I meane) all the proffits of my lands as aforesaid for one whole j'eare intyrely next after my death (that is) the two next halfe yeares's rents and proffits of all my landes as aforesaid for the payment of all the aforesaid moneyes, expenses, and legacyes sett downe in this my will, and for the remaynder of my apparrell I leave to the discretion of my executors. In Witnesse whereof I Adlard Pury doe hereby publish and declare these two sheetes of paper and enterlyned as they are in many places and all of them written with my owne hand in both sheetes of this my will, both which two sheetes annexed togeather and all the said interlyneings written vrith my owne hand as aforesaid, the same is and I declare shall be my last Will and Testament, and to both sheetes of it I have subscribed my name and have alsoe unto the last sheete of it sett and fixed my scale of Armes this present nynth day of October in the thirteenth yeare of the Reigne of our Sovereigne Lord Charles by the Grace of God King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, defender of the fayth, etc., and in the yeare of our Lord God one thousand six hundred sixtye and one & accordingly is subscribed. By mee Adlaed Puey. Sealed, signed, published, & declared the day and yeare abovesaid by the within named Adlard Pury, gent., that these two sheetes of written paper annexed togeather, and alsoe all the inter- lyneinges in both sheetes of it that are written with the same very hand of him the above named Adlard Pury as may easeily be discerned, all and every word of this Will togeather with all the above said interlineings is published and declared by him the said Adlard Pury to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us whose handes, names, or markes are hereunder subscribed and written. John Atee. James Ayee. Heney Razoe. This is a true coppye of y" originall will of the aforenamed M' Adlard Pury and examyned by us John Antonie. Ro. Massingee. Rec' the originall will of the aforenamed Adlard Pury of George Nurse, esq', Registrie of the Reverend father in God Robert, Lord Bishop of Lincoln, the eighteenth day of January 1661 by us Leo. Roades, ) John Antonie, ) Executors. Proved at Lincoln, 18 January, 1661, by the Executors. THE PUEYS OF KIRTON. 329 (22) EXTRACTS FROM PARISH REGISTERS. KiETON IN Holland, co. Lincoln.* 1561. October. Johan the daughter of William Pury was buryed the second daye. 1561-2. Februarj-e. Anne the daufear8 likely, from the Parliamentary Returns of 178() staling that the gifts of Alice Coney and a donor unknown were laid out in the purchase of land, vested in the principal inhabitants and yielding an annual income of 8/. 1». The same Return mentions the devise of an unknown donor which then produced 3/. a year. PURY TITLE DEEDS. (24) Mebbs Lands. Deeds, Letters, and Memorandum. 1572. Indenture, Deed, and Bond, dated October 10"' and 28'", 1572, by which John Lambert, citizen and grocer of London, sells to Tliomas Pury of Kirton for £200 2 messuages and 40 acres * Humphrey Walcott was the stepfather and guardian of Beatrice Pury who married Sir Richard Cust. 332 EECOEDS or THE GUST FAMILY. of land and pasture at Kirton, viz. : 1, A messuage and 18 acres in leymeres situated between land late of William Pury and now of Thomas Pury and laud late of John Gelson and now of Humphry Gelson S., and land of Sir Henry Sydney, Knt., late of the College of Gateshall, and the land of Eoger Cony N., abutting on the common drain W., and the common called leymeres E. 2, a messuage and 8 acres of land also in leymeres between land late of William Pury, now of Thomas Pury, and one William Pury his son S., a common way called Meres lane N., abutting on the common drain W. and leymeres E. 3, 5 acre between a messuage and Meres lane S., and land of George and Edmund Littlebury N., abutting on 14 acres of pasture called Parke W., and leymeres E. 4, 14 acres of pasture called Parke between Meres lane S. and lands of Henry Ashe, late of Thomas Conye N., abutting on the common drain E., and on land of Henry Ashe, George and Edward Littlebury, and the half acre aforesaid W., and of which lands the said John Lambert had been enfeoffed by Anthony Meres of Ackborne, Esq., John Meres, gent., son and heir of the said Anthony, and Robert Watson of Grayes Inn, gent. 1535. Deed dated Sep. 26"", 1535, by which Eichard Dysney, son and heir of William Dysney, Esq., Antony Teby of Gosberkyrke, and Eoger Meres of Kyrton, convey, at the request of John Meres of Aldborne, Esq., the abovenamed two houses and 41 acres of land and pasture (which they had by the grant of Nicholas son and heir of Thomas Eobeson) to the said John Meres for life, with remainder in turn to his sons Laurence, Antony, Eoger, Leonard, and Christopher, and in default of them to his daughters Anne the wife of John Tamworth, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Catherine, and appoint William Pery of Kyrkton, yeoman, their attorney to give possession. 1560. Deed dated May 3"", 1560, by which Laurence Meres sells the abovenamed houses and land for £100 to his next brother Anthony Meres. 1573. Receipt dated June 8"" 1573 signed Thomas Woodcroft for xx' due to the Queen's Majesty, apparently for some costs in this suit. Lettee feom Thomas Beck to Thomas Puey. 1572. A letter from Thomas Becsk to Thomas Pury dated November 30"' (? 1572) urging that the title to the property in dispute should be decided in a court of law. Lettee feom Eobeet Watson to Thomas Puey. 1572-3. After my verie hartye comendacions unto you thankinge you for your gentle company at our laste beinge together at Kyrton these are to let you understand that I have instantly your letter by Humfrej' Gellson with all your good and subtantiate notes impresed within the same, but yet you faile to certifie me of the chiefest thinge and circumstance necessary to be knowne in defending of this suit and that is the verie day of the lyverye and seasin made unto you by M' Lambert for if M"' Beck harye you with any entre into the land before you had possession thereof, you must then answere this not as the owner or freholder thereof. If you direct j'our letter to M' Doughty he will cause it to be delivered unto me at London ymmediatly. I feare the good greyhound Biche will be purloyned both from you and us all. Thus hartiely fare you well at Aweborne this vj"' of January. Yours assuredly, Eobeet Watsok. THE PURYS OF KIRTON. 333 The Case between Me. Becke and Thomas Puet. Memorandum apparently in Thomas Fury's handwriting. A feoffament of ij Messuages and xl''" acres of land and pasture in Kirkton in Holland in Com. Lincoln from Anthonie Meres unto one S' W"" Harrison clerke and others to the use of himselfe for tearme of life w"'oute ympeohemeiit of "Waste and the Remainder to Gertrude his daughter and her heires TJntill he have paide her Cx" at one entire payment. Daf' xij die Aprilis Anno nono Elizabeth. An Indenture of Mortgage dat' xxviij die Novembris Anno xj Elizabetbe from Anthony Meres Unto one John Baxter and Remedye granted of the same ij Messuages and xl"'*' acres of land and pasture in Kirkton afforsaide uppou condicion to paie xx" for xiij yeres. A fyne from the saide Anthony Meres unto the saide Baxter to the use of the same Indenture octavis Sci Hillarij Anno superdicto. A Recognizance likewise knowledged by the saide Anthony Meres Unto the same Baxter to performe covenants xxvij die Marcij Anno predicto. An Indenture of bargain and .- Museum, w.is the cabinet of Bonifac^e Amerbach the friend of ?>asiinis, which was purcha.sed for the town in lOG? for 9000 reichsthalers. To this has been added the Fii-sch Museum, visited by Pury Cust in 1676. Dr. Keniigius Fiisch, who collected the pictures and curiosities contained in tiiis Museum, be()ucathed it to the custody of his own family as long as a Doctor of Laws of his name should exist, failing whom it was to he handed over to the care of the University. This contingency took place in 1823. 352 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. afterwards by Erasmus to Sir Thomas More, told him some great lord had promis'd him when he came into England gi-eat matters, but he had forgott his name, but imediatly drewe his picture in blake and white. Sir Thomas More knew presently itt was my Lord Arundell, and that was his first rise in England." After spending some time at Basle, the account of which fills many pages of the journal, Pury and his friends wishing to return homewards "were very sorry that the unhappinesse of the warrs would not permit us to goe down the Rhine."* They were obliged to go to France by Berne, and the first night slept at a little village in Canton Soleure. On the next day they passed through the town of Soleure, having, " as we rid along, the Alpes on one hand, and the hills of French comt}"- on the other." With their arrival at Berne the journal abruptly breaks off, as the pocket-book is full. There are a few notes at the end, with a list of about a hundred and twenty books in different languages, chiefiy relating to the places mentioned in the journal, which we may presume were studied by Pury Oust during his journeys. One of them, Howell's ' Survey of the Signoree of Venice,' is still at Belton, with notes written by Pury Oust on the fly-leaf at the end of the book (6) . It is somewhat provoking that this journal affords no clue to the names of the friends who travelled with Pury Gust, but at the end of the pocket-book is written the London address of Mr. Edward Drake of Blandford, co. Dorset, and the name Gharles Wadnarre is also written on the fly-leaf ; and these entries may possibly i-efer to his companions. Pury Gust was not however tired of travelling, and having arrived at Lyons wrote to inform his father that he wished to make a further journey to Spain. This Richard Gust disapproved of, and suggested that his son should rather winter in France. The Spanish trip was eventually delayed till the spring owing to Pury's "dangerous and expensive sickness;" but early in April he was eager to be off, and wrote to his father for more money. Richard Gust's answer to this appeal remonstrates as follows at Pury's extravagance, to whom it appears that he had already sent the greatest part of his own yearly income : — I perceyve your mind is still wauderinge, and when your eye will bee satisfied with seinge I knowe nott, nor can I bee informed by those wiser than myselfe that this voyage now undertaken by you can turne to the advantage you pretende unto. Tou little consider your words when you speake of consuminge the greatest parte of your livelihood in Travells, you will finde itt a harde matter to regaine itt when spent To charge one £100 after another is very heavy upon mee, and to bee paid at sight of your Bill is more than my Revenues with this decline of trade and fall of rents will beare .... however to indulge your fancy more than to follow * This refers to the wars carried on by Louis XIV. with the Dutch and the German Empire from 167a till the peace of Nimegueu in 1678, during which time the Rhine country was constantly the seat of war. SIR PUEY CUST. 353 my own weake judgment, I have this Post written to Mr. Bar, to furnish you with money att Madrid not exceedinge £100 sterling, and would hope before that is spent you will see cause to thinke of returninge and buckle to your studies, which if you closely apply yourselfe unto, must yeild to yourselfe a great profitt and to mee more satisfaction than your now course of livinge.* Pury Oust, who however thoughtless and inconsiderate be may have been at times, seems always to have been a good and dutiful son, returned to England after his visit to Spain, according to bis father's wish, and must have arrived at borne in time to congratulate Sir Richard Cust on bis being made a Baronet in September 1677. It is to be feared, however, that Pury Cust never buckled to bis legal studies again. He now appears to have led the life of a man of fashion about town, and in the following year turned what bis father tenned bis wandering mind towards matrimony. The object of bis affections was a young Sussex heiress, Ursula Woodcock of Newtimber, whose father Edward Woodcock bad died in 1659 when she was a child of two years old. Ursula was living at this time in London with her mother, Mrs. Mary Woodcock, who was the daughter of Thomas Barker of Grove House, Chiswick. Pury Cust, who constantly transacted business for bis father in London, must have been during this year often in communication with Ursula Woodcock's uncle, Mr. Henry Barker, who as trustee for Mrs. Trollope, another niece, was then negotiating the sale of her bouse at Barbolm, near Stamford, to Sir Richard Cust as a country residence. Nothing can be moi-e probable than that Pury Cust was invited to Mr. Barker's bouse at Chiswick, and that there be met the fair Ursula. Ursula Woodcock, in addition to her personal charms and to the material advantages of her Sussex estate, could boast (as will be shewn in the next chapter giving an account of her family) of a very illustrious descent, being the lineal repi-esentative of the Fitzwilliams of Aldwark and of the senior line of the Foljambes of Walton, and thereby entitled to quarter, and transmit to her descendants, in addition to the arms of these families, the Royal Arms of Plantagenet. The course of true love appears in this case to have run smoothly, no difficulties were made on either side to what was for both parties a most eligible match, and Pury and Ursula were duly married by licence at All Hallows' Church, Barking, on August 21st, 1678, be being then nearly twenty-three and Ursula nineteen years of age (5). Sir Richard and Lady Cust made a liberal settlement on their son (dated May 22nd, 1678), putting him in possession at once of " The Blackfryars " at Stamford, of an estate at Obtliorpe, and of some bouse property in London, producing altogether an income of about t l22, with the reversion of all their remaining property at their deaths (7j. On the other side, in • This letter is printed on page 227. 354 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. addition to Ursula's Newtimber estate, her mother Mrs. Woodcock settled on her daughter an estate at Burgess Hill, in which her own fortune of £2000 had been invested (21). According to an arrangement (made apparently before her marriage), when Mrs. Pury Oust came of age in 1680, she disentailed her estate at Newtimber, which she and her husband Pury Oust proceeded to sell (with the concurrence of her mother Mrs. Woodcock, who was entitled to a jointure rent-charge on it of £80 a year), on November 23rd, 1680, to Mr. Thomas Osbornfor the sum of £4466 (22). Ursula's London property, consisting of several houses at Brook's Wharf, was however settled on herself and her husband and children (21). Mr. and Mrs. Pury Oust were probably in London most of the autumn following their marriage, from whence Pury wrote, November 16th, 1678, the letter to his father, printed on page 232, respecting Titus Oates and the Popish plot. They had however taken up their residence at " The Blackfryars," Stamford, before their first child, a daughter named Mary, was baptized at St. George's Church, Stamford, June 21st, 1679. Their son and heir Eichard (afterwards the second Baronet) was baptized there October 30th, 1680, as well as two other children Pury and Elizabeth, who both died in infancy. On June 8th, 1681, Pury Oust became a Freeman of Stamford, and the Corporation books shew that having paid the sum of £IS 6s. Sd. to Mr. Leonard Ashton, the Senior Chamberlain of the Borough, he was admitted on that date to " Scot and Lot." He was at Stamford in August, 1682, when Edward Barker, his wife's cousin, wrote to Pury Cust from London to thank him for a haunch of venison. This could scarcely have been sent up from Lincolnshire at that hot season of the year, and was perhaps a gift to Pury from one of the tenants of his London houses which he transferred to Edward Barker who acted as his agent. Barker states in this letter that he had received £514 4s. 4d. for Pury in rents, but after paying bills due by him had only a balance remaining of £6 5s. 2d. He also mentions his aunt's illness, and doubts if she will ever be better. This allusion may refer to Mrs. Woodcock, who had settled herself at Stamford, near her daughter, and who died there in February, 1682-3. She made a curious will composed and written by herself, which states that her estate to bequeath was but small, " by reason of great suites in lawe I have had about my Daughter's estate, which hath occasioned me to lay out a greate parte of my own i*evenue, as also in paying some debts of her father." In June, 1683, Pury and Ursula Cust went to London, where Ursula proved her mother's will, and Pury obtained a grant of administration to the estate of his younger brother Samuel, who had died intestate in the preceding May. Pury afterwards joined with his father in effecting a settlement of the claims of Martha Cust, Samuel's widow, by securing to SIE PUEY CUST. 355 her, as has been already related, an annuity of £100 a year, charged on the family property. There exist many memorandums, bills, and letters, about this time, relating to business transacted by Pury for his father in London. With these are some of Pury's own accounts, of which two or three specimens will be found in the Appendix. One of these may be mentioned here, which is a letter and account for wine, dated October 8th, 1683, which had been supplied by a Mr. Samuel Moore (brother to John Moore, Bishop of Norwich in 1691). Moore appears to have often sold wine to both Sir Richard Oust and his son, and on this occasion advises Pury that a hogs- head of very good claret, price £9 and a rundlet of sherry, price 5s. a gallon had been shipped to him, presumably by way of Boston (8). Early in the following year Pury Gust's happy home at " The Black- fryars " was broken up b}' the loss of his young wife Ursula, who died January 24th, 1683-4, at the early age of 24, after giving birth to another daughter, who was baptized three days later, on the day of her mother's funeral, and was named Ursula after her. Pury Cust erected a handsome monument in St. George's Church, Stamford, to the memory of his wife (4). This monument is surmounted by a shield bearing the arms of Cust impaling Woodcock, with the crest of Cust. It is a singular circumstance that the arms of Woodcock, as represented on this shield, are not the arms generally assigned to the Woodcocks of Newtimber, viz. : Argent, a fess ermine between three leoparch pasmnt or.* The arms placed by Pury Cust on this monument as those of his wife, and which were also engraved on one of his seals. Or, on a bend yules three crosses crosslet Jitchee of the field, are those borne by Sir John Woodcock, who was Lord Mayor of London in 1405. f Pury Cust was probably ill-informed as to his wife's arms, and he also shews his ignorance of heraldry in not placing her aru)s on an escutcheon of pretence, as she was the heiress and only surviving child of her father. Left a widower at the age of twenty-eight, Pury Cust seems to have abandoned to a great extent his house " The Blackfryars " at Stamford, and was constantly in London, putting up at lodgings in the neighbourhood of Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill. Sir Richard and Lady Cust were only too glad to take charge of their three little grand- children at Barhohu, and Sir Richard appears to have kept up a brisk correspondence with his son to inform him of their welfare. Unfortunately only three of his letters at this period have been preserved, extracts from which have been already printed at page 243. We gather from these letters, written from Cockayne Hatley in June, 1687, that Pury was then * See the arms of Woodcock in the Visitation of Sussex, 1662, printed at the cud of the next chapter. t Strype's Stovv's 'Survey of London,' book v., p. IIO. 356 RECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. expected to join his family at the end of the month at his sister Mrs. Cockayne's house. They are addressed : — These for Pury Gust, Esq. att the Daulphin a wooolen Draper on Ludgate Hill London. During the following autumn Pury Cust was contemplating another matrimonial venture, respecting which a whole series of letters have been preserved at Belton. The lady to whom he addressed his proposals was Alice Lady Hawkesworth, widow of Sir Walter Hawkesworth, Baronet, with whom he opened a correspondence in September, 1687. Her brother, Sir Robert Markham, favoured his suit, but Lady Hawkesworth, after writing several letters to Pury Cust rather encouraging him, eventually declined the marriage, on the ostensible ground that Pury Cust would not agree that she should reserve for herself £300 per annum out of her jointure of £500 per annum which she derived from her late husband. Sir Robert Markham acquainted Pury Cust with her views on the matter in the following letter : — Sib Eobeet Markham, Bart., to Pijrt Cust, Esq. S'-, I gave my Sister Hauksworth an account of your Answer to my former letter, but had no returne from her occasion'd as I perceive by her having been some time from hoam at my Brother Bull's. And now she writes me word that seing you are unwUling to lett her have the 300" a year of her own Joynture as she expected, she has no further thoughts of this matter and desires me to acquaint you with it. I had thought at first of proposing some lesser summe as an expedient between you both, but she seems to be so much resolved that I do not perceive it wiU be to any purpose ; if I could sooner have given you this answer from her you should not have been delay'd for you have I beleive dealt so fairly and openly with me that you well deserved aU the civilities I could shew you upon this occasion, who am, gr Tour very humble servant, EoB*^ Markham. Sedgbrooke, Oct. the 15^^ 1687. Some further letters passed, but the correspondence soon after ended with a letter from Sir Robert Markham dated December 26th, 1687, saying that Lady Hawkesworth would not change her views, and the matter therefore dropped. Defeated in his matrimonial aspirations, Pury Cust now threw himself energetically into politics, and allied himself with the Earl of Devonshire and the six other adventurous spirits,* who in June, 1688, opened nego- * " Invitation for the Prince of Orange to come over, signed June 30th, 1688, by Lord Devonshire, Lord Danby, Lord Shrewsbury, Lord Lumley, the Bishop of London, Admiral Eussel, and Mr. Sidney. Immortal seven ! whose memories Britain can never sufficiently revere." Sir John Dalrymple's ' Memoirs,' vol. ii., p. 228. SIR PURY OUST. 367 tiations with William, Prince of Orange, inviting him to come over to England, and overthrow the Government of King James II., whose Popish proclivities were then alarming the Protestant party. The Earl of Devonshire undertook to raise a regiment of horse in the Midland counties, and to this regiment Pury Gust contributed a troop, composed chiefly of his friends and neighbours at Stamford and in the vicinity. He incurred considerable expense in raising this troop, very little of which seems to have been repaid to him, but the money he spent was not wasted, for the energy he shewed on this occasion brought him into notice, and ultimately resulted in his knighthood. As Captain of his troop he received 10s. per day as pay, and was allowed three servants at 2s. 6d. each, also an allowance for two horses at 2s. each per day. He had a Lieutenant named A.dam Bland,* who received 6s. pay per day and 4s. for two horses, and a Cornet named David Weaver, whose pay was 4s. per day and 4s. for horses. His three corporals received each 3«., his two trum- peters 2s. 8d., and his forty troopers 2s. 6d. each per day.t Pury Cust was fully aware of the danger he incurred in thus coming forward, and openly taking part against James II., and in anticipation of a possible reverse he executed a deed, dated October 1st, 1688, by which he made over his only unsettled property, namely, that which he inherited from his brother Samuel, at Counthorpe, to trustees for his two daughters, Mary and Ursula. This deed was however revoked by a subsequent deed, dated October 12th, 1694, in which he recites that " upon the late Revolution, in or about the month of October, 1688, when I went to meet our nowe Sovereign Lord, King William, then Prince of Orange, I did make a voluntary settlement of my manor and Lordship of Counthorpe upon Trustees for the maintenance of my two daughters, and portions for them" (30). This recital lends some colour to the family tradition that Pury Cust was one of those who went to meet the Prince of Orange at Torbay, when he landed on November 5th. 1688, but if he really did this he must have returned very quickly to Stamford, as he wrote the following letter from that place on the 19th of that same month of November : — Pury Cust to * * * (P tiik Eahl ok Devonshirk). Mt Lord Stamford, November I9th, 1688. The warning was soe short that itt was im|)08sible for me to have been in see good a readiuesse a« I would have been to have waited on your Lordwhippo * There is a pedigree of the Blands of Scarborough in Hunter's ' Familise Minorum Gentium ' (Harleian Society, vol. xxxviii.), by which it appears that Adam was a commonly used Christian name in that family, the first montioiied bein^; " Adam Bland of London, skinner, i Edw. VI., 1549, and Scrjeant-Pellotier to Queen Elizabeth 1563." .\lthou^'h I cannot identify Lieut. Adam Bland with any one named in this pedigree, a,s the only Adam Bland who is mentioned at this time is stated to have died unmarried on his voyage to Virkfinia in 1()47, there cm be little doubt that he belonged to this family. t Cannon's ' History of the 7th Dragoon Guards,' p. 8. 358 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. by ye time appointed, notwithstanding I have used all the dilligence immaginable, besydes Capt'n Fitz™ tells me they have resolv'd upon other measures than what your Lordshippe told me ; if soe, itt will be most proper for me to joyn with my own county ; the bearer can inform your Lordshippe further. I am with all respect, My Lord, your Lordshippe' s Most faithfull humble Servant, P. CUST. Pury Gust soon after writing this letter joined the muster at Notting- ham, and probably was with the Earl of Devonshire's regiment of horse when he marched out to meet Princess Anne on her arrival at Nottingham, November 25th.* A week later Pury wrote as follows to his agent, Mr. Noah Neal, at Stamford :— PuET CusT TO Noah Neal, Esq., Stamfoed. Nottingham, December the 2nd, 1688. SlE, These letters were writt last night, as soon as I had spoke with my L^ Devonshire, but your sott of a messenger was got soe drunk that he could nott gett out last night, and this morning, by 3 of the clocke, I sent my Corporall to see him out of town, but he dranke att every ale house he came by, and gott soe drunke again that he lost his horse and fell asleepe upon the ground, was taken up by the constable and 7 men, who finding letters upon him have just nowe brought him to our guard, where I order' d him to be tied necke and heals together. I could nott gett any messenger in town to be with you sooner than this. The princesse [Anne] is come hither with the Bishoppe of London [Compton],t and Capfi Fitzwilliam may be here time enough on Tuesday night next. Pray you sende the enclos'd to Barholm as soon as itt comes to you, and desire my Pather to sende an answer of itt by the Capt°. I hear Borton has bought a horse, if he be well mounted I will entertain him and any of my neighbours that will come to me, but little horses will not doe. Pray send me what armes you can gett, either by the bearer or otherwise, for I can gett none here. Pray you tell Mr. Wallburge if he will come I will keepe the quartermaster's place for him till Tuesday night next. If Sligh thorn have any armes bid him send them, and I will pay him for them. I am, Sir, Tour humble servant, P. CXTST. * See Cannon's ' 7th Dragoon Guards,' p. 5. A full account is here given of the first forma- tion of the Earl of Devonshire's regiment, and of its subsequent history ; first as " Cavendish's Horse ;" then " Schomberg's Horse ;" and at a later date " Ligonier's Horse." From this authority I have chiefly derived my account of the proceedings of the regiment in Ireland, which follow. t " Princess Anne went away from London Nov. 25 with Lady Churchill and Lady Berkeley to Nottingham attended by the Bishop of Loudon and 40 horse. At Notts the Earl of Devonshire gave her a guard of 200 men, by whom she was safely conducted to Oxford, where Prince George met her." Bishop Kennett's ' History,' vol. ii., p. 531. SIR PURY CUST. 359 I have not agreed with this messenger that you sent, I suppose you will nott pay. If you could sende to Capt" Hyde or anybody else that will sende me a trumpett I wiU pay him well, and pay any messenger you sende for me ; if he can come to me within 4 or 5 days it will be time enough. Princess Anne was soon after this conducted by the Earl of Devonshire, with an escort of 200 horse, to Oxford, where she met the Prince of Orange.* Pury Oust seems to have gone to Oxford on this occasion, and received his formal commission as Captain in " Lord Cavendish's Regiment of Horse " when the Prince of Orange went to London. The original commission, now at Belton, is dated December 3Ist, 1688, and bears the signature of " William, Prince of Orange," being among the first commissions signed by that Prince after his coming to England (9). In Dalton's ' English Army Lists ' the names of all the officers who then received their commissions in " Lord Cavendish's Regiment of Horse " are given, including that of Pury Cust, whose name is here misspelt as " Parry " (10). "Cavendish's Horse," as the regiment was at first called, has ever since continued to fonn part of the British Army, and is now known as the 7th Dragoon Guards. In January, 1688-9, the Prince of Orange summoned a Convention or Parliament to consider the question of the succession to the throne, and Pury Cust was induced to come forward as a candidate for the Borough of Stamford, in opposition to the Hon. Charles Bertie and Captain Hyde, the former members, who were supporters of the late King. Pury Cust was not successful in this contest, and his opponents were both returned. There is a letter written about this time to Pur}' by William Wigmore, probably his election agent, addressed to " Captain Cust, at Mr. Bain's, an attorney in Deverex Court, near the Middle Temple back g^te," from which it appears that a petition against Mr. Bertie's return was at one time contemplated. In this letter Wigmore states that : — Thirty voters were shut up till they had promisetl to vote for Mr. Bertie, and John Chadwiek was threatcuied by Adaiiison, but ho stood firm for you I am glad to heare my Lord of Exeter will not be against us I acquainted the Lady Cust that you desired me to ro(]uest Sir Kichard to goe up to London, and she desired me to tell you that she thought your letter to him by the next post would be a greater persuasive to him tlian anything I could say. A draft petition against the return of Charles Bertie was certainly prepared, as there is a copy of it at Belton, but either from want of sufficient evidence, or on the ground of expense, or possibly from political reasons, it does not appear to have been prosecuted. The principal * When the Earl of Devonshire wrote to the Prince of Orange from Nottingham on Decem- ber 2nd that the Princess Anne would soon join the Prince, he doscribod his force thus : " We are reckoning the gentlemen that are with us in all about a thousand horse, but both our officers are unexperienced, and our men new raised." Sir John Dalrymple's ' Memoirs,' p. 334. A A A 2 360 RECORDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. complaint of Pury Gust, as stated in the petition, was that "a mob violently assaulted the house of your petitioner in the night, endeavour- ing to pull down the walls or break down the gates of your petitioner, calling him rebell, tor appearing in arms with the Prince of Orange in the defence of the Protestant religion" (12). After escorting the Princess Anne to Oxford the Earl of Devonshire's regiment returned for a time to Nottingham, but Captain Pury Cust seems to have been a good deal away on leave of absence during the winter. He was certainly in London on February 2nd, 1689-90, when Lieut. Adam Bland wrote to him from Northampton a letter addressed : — Captain Cust at Mr. Cotton's a linendraper at the signe of the Queene's Head in Fleet Streets near Temple Bar, in which he informs his Captain, that wanting money to buy oats, he (Bland) had borrowed £20 from Alderman Haykins, for which he had drawn a bill on Pury Cust payable at sight. What response Pury made to this letter does not appear, but we must presume, as we hear no more about it, that the bill was duly honoured. It does not appear whether Captain Cust had rejoined his regiment before it marched to the North, where it was inspected at Newcastle-on- Tyne on June 7th, 1689. Being now ordered to Ireland, the regiment marched to Chester, where they arrived August 23rd, and next day went on to Hoylake, where they embarked for Bangor, Co. Down, and joined King William's army, commanded by the Duke of Schomberg, just before the surrender of Carrickfergus on August 28th. Cavendish's Horse is mentioned as having been inspected at Belfast by Schom- berg on August 31st, after which proceeding to Dundalk, the unfortunate troopers were encamped for a month in an unhealthy spot near that town, with the Morne mountains on one side and the river on the other, with bogs and marshes near them. They next proceeded to Carlingford, where they remained some time, having occasional encounters with rapparees in that neighbourhood. Pury Cust seems again to have obtained leave of absence in October, 1689, for Adam Bland wrote to him from " the camp before Dundalk " on October 14th to tell him of the death of Dr. Smith, and to suggest that " his brother Frank Smith who rides in your troop and hath an indifferent nagge " might have his horse. A lull took place in the war, and his services not being required Pury Cust came to England. He was in London during the spring of 1690, at which time his father, for some unexplained reason, but possibly on the ground of expense, was trying to induce Pui-y to give up his troop and leave the army. This fact we gather from a curious letter to Sir Richard Cust from the Earl SIR PURY CUST. 361 of Devonshire, who informs Sir Richard that he himself had made up his mind to give up the command of the regiment, being offended with William III., who had refused him permission " to wayt upon him into Ireland." The letter is as follows : — The Eael of Devonshibe to Sib Richabd Oust, Bakt. Whitehall, March the 25th. Sir, I had returned you my thank.s for your favour, which I receav'd some time since, much Booner, if I could have told indeed what answer to make to what you desir'd in it. Nor can I yett give you a certain Account of your 'son's inten- tions as to quitting his post m the Regiment, tho' I have represented to him those many and weighty reasons for it which you were pleas'd to signify to me. He was so obliging as to tell me some time since that, if I gave up the Regiment, he would stay no longer in it. Now it so happens that, upon the King refusing to permitt me to wayt upon him into Ireland, I have thought it reasonable to quit it, yett notwithstanding that he seems still unwilling as yett to leave the serWce, but rather to see this Campaigne over first before he quitts. His reasons may be such a.s nothing but the affection and authority of a father can ballaiice, tho' both in this and in any other matter wherein I may be usefull either to you or him, I beg j'ou not to doubt of the hearty endeavour of, Sir, Your most afEectionate humble servant, Devonshire. Such an adventurous upirit as Pury Oust could scarcely have been expected thus lightly to abandon all his hopes of military glory, espe- cially at the outset of an important campaign under the personal com- mand of the King, and we cannot be surprised that Pury found himself unable to follow his father's advice in this matter. Meanwhile Meinhardt, Count Schomberg, the second son of Frederick, Duke of Schomberg, and a staunch adherent of King William's, was appointed to the colonelcy of Cavendish's Horse in the place of the Earl of Devonshire, and Pury Cust was persuaded to keep the command of his troop and to serve under Schomberg in the impending campaign. His spirited conduct in refusing to leave the regiment brought him under the special notice of the court, and William III. shewed his appreciation of Pury Cust's services to the Royal cause by conferring upon him the dignity of knighthood on or about April 10th, 1690, at Kensington Palace.* Four days later (April 14th) a pass or post warrant was issued by the Government for " Sir Pury Cust," with his servants, recruits, horses, and equipage, to go from London to Chester by way of Stamford or otherwise, as he shall see fit, for Ireland. His departure was delayed, and on April * Although 110 oflicial iiotiio of this can be found, yet there is no doubt that Pury Cust was knighted at this lime. Narcissus Luttrell records the fact in his ' Historical llohition,' vol. ii., p. 30. 362 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. 18tli, 1690, another pass was made out for Major Francis Palmes, Sir Pury Oust, Lieut. Norton^ and Quartermaster Little, with recruits and recruit horses, to embark at Chester, Liverpool, or Hoylake, for Ireland.* Sir Pury Oust did not however actually start till the first week in May, as Mr. Curtis, his agent in London, has an item in his accounts : "1690, May 7'^ paid to S"" Pury Cust himself e when he went to Ireland 40^' " (13). Arrived in Ireland Sir Pury Cust found important military and political events impending, in which he was destined to take part. William III., who had left Kensington on the 4th of June, 1690, and who landed about ten days later at Carrickfergus, at once took the com- mand of his army, and by June 27th had assembled a force of 36,000 men at Dundalk, which included " Schomberg's Horse," as the Earl of Devonshire's regiment was now called. With this army he marched against King James, and met him at the Boyne, wliere on the 1st of July, 1690, the great battle was fought, resulting in the defeat of King James and his army, of which Macaulay has given us such a vivid de- scription, and to which I must refer my readers for details of the action. We are concerned here chiefly with the adventures of Schomberg's Horse, with whom no doubt Pury Cust rode on that eventful day. It is recorded that on the evening before the battle Meinhardt Schomberg brought his Horse to the banks of the river Boyne in readiness for the attack of the next day, and that early on the morning of July 1st his troopers appeared at the muster each with a green branch in his hat-band. Count Schomberg, who commanded the right wing of the army, put himself at the head of his gallant horsemen, and led them with the rest of his cavalry to the ford near Slane Bridge, and after some hard fighting forced the passage of the river. Meanwhile King William advanced with the left wing, and the Duke of Schomberg, in command of the centre, suc- ceeded in crossing the Boyne, but was killed just as he reached the other side. News being quickly brought to Meinhardt Schomberg of his father's death, he called on his valiant troopers to avenge it. They pursued the retreating Irish, who had already given way before their impetuous advance with renewed fury, and in the ardour of pursuit reached a point a mile or two beyond Duleek, but were recalled by a message from King William, who sent the Earl of Portland with an order for their return. The victory being complete, Schomberg's Horse bivouacked on the field of battle that night, and the regiment is mentioned among those reviewed by King WiUiam at Finglas a week later.f It is a matter of great regret that none of Sir Pury Cust's letters to his father during this campaign have been preserved, but we gather from Sir Richard Cust's letter to him, printed on p. 244, that Pury had after the battle written a letter to his father containing no doubt graphic details * Calendar Domestic State Papers, William and Mary, vol. i., pp. 553, 560. t Cannon's ' History of the 7th Dragoon Guards," pp. 9 — 13. SIE PURY CUST. 363 of his personal adventures in the fight, which Sir Eichard in his solemn way refers to as "your amazing relation of the wonderful success of our arms in Ireland." Although perhaps its importance was not fully recognized by Sir Richard Cust at the moment, the Battle of the Boyne was not only decisive of the fate of King James, but had far-reaching consequences, which were more fully developed in after times. It helped much to establish more firmly the English rule in Ireland and the predominance of the Protestant Religion, and has naturally been the occasion of much warlike sentiment and patriotic verse on both sides of the question. Some of my readers may be interested in the following lines on the subject, written by a lineal descendant of Sir Pury Cust 160 years after the date of the battle : — No more of thia ; hard by you crumbling tower, Whose time-worn ruins o'er the torrent lower. There, too, the sword aroused nations drew, There, too, the soil was wet with ghastly dew. But here more grateful trophies of renown. More lasting laurels deck the victor's crown ; Whose hardy branches bear the happier fruit Of olive, grafted on the parent root. And these are Victory's truest, greenest boughs, Oh, that such ever graced the conqueror's brows. Lo, this the immortal field, the theme so long Of warlike sentiment, and stirring song ; Where Bigotry and Treason strove in vain To bind on British necks the broken chain; And thousands rose their father's rights to claim. And vindicate the Anglo-Saxon name. But purer triumphs yet the verse inspire, And higher glories wake the poet's lyre ; 'Twas here that Victory sheathed the civil brand. And sealed the freedom of a maddened laud ; That bade the flames of fell dissension cease, And blessed our Country with a lasting Peace. These are the Victories, that in after days Win the undying meed of earthly praise ; These are the crowns that shine with purer ray, When medals rust, and marble forms decay ; This is the blood that patriots love to shed ; This is the glory that enshrines the dead.* On July 20th Schoinberg's Horse marched to Clonmel, but on August Ist, after the engagement off Beachy Head with the French fleet had • ' Eiirly Poems,' by Sir Reginald Cust, p. 33. 364 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. alarmed the country, were recalled to England.* They were sent back to Ireland in the autumn, sailing from Hoylake on the 17th of October, and after landing in Ireland proceeded to their winter quarters near Cork. Sir Pury Cast seems to have again been on leave during the winter, and was apparently at Stamford in December, 1690, where Lieut. Adam Bland addressed a letter to him, dated Preston, December 13th, to the effect that he (Bland) was returning to his regiment in Ireland. At this time Sir Pury began to contemplate giving up the command of his troop, and a second letter from Bland, dated from Dublin, December 27th, shews that the latter was urging his claim to succeed him. He grumbles at Sir Pury for not knowing his own mind as to leaving, and complains bitterly of the conduct of their Majesties in having hitherto overlooked his just claim to promotion. He reports the troop as being in a very bad condition, nearly all the best horses dead, and the accoutrements in a miserable state. This letter is addressed to " Sir Pury Gust, Kt., at Mr. MoUinax house, at the Blue Boar, in St. Panic's Churchyard." Although Sir Pury Oust never seems to have rejoined his troop, a few details as to the after history of the regiment which he helped to raise must be given. In March, 1690-1, Meinhardt Schomberg was created Duke of Leiuster, and the regiment was called for a short time " Leinster's Horse." They went to the Netherlands in 1692, and when, in 1693, Meinhardt succeeded his brother Charles as the third Duke of Schomberg the regiment once more resumed his name. Schomberg's Horse fought in 1704 at Blen- heim, where they lost three officers ; at Ramillies in 1706 ; at Oudenarde and at Malplaquet in 1708 ; and finally Ligonier's Horse, as the regiment was then called, was at Dettingen in 1745. The names of all these battles are inscribed on the colours of the 7th Dragoon Guards (" Princess Royal's "), the present designation of the " Cavendish's Horse " of 1688. Sir Pury Cust went early next year on some kind of military service to Holland, probably with the Earl of Devonshire in attendance on William III., who embarked for the Hague on January 16th, 1690-1, having entered on a war with France f Sir Richard Cust addresses on February 7th, 1690-1, a letter to his son, " att the Right Hon''i« the Lord Devonshire his bowse at the Hague," thanking him for his letters from the Brill and the Hague, and deploring his tedious absence. "What happened to finally disgust Sir Pury at this time with his mili- * See Story's ' Wars of Ireland,' part ii., pp. 34 — 35, who gives a few dates as to the move- ments of Schomberg's Horse not given in Cannon's ' History of the 7th Dragoon Guards.' t Sir John Dalrymple's ' Memoirs,' p. 612. SIE PUEY CUST. 365 tary life does not clearly appear, but a few months later he made up his mind to leave the army and to return to England. Possibly financial considerations may have been the cause, as much of the expense of main- taining his troop in Ireland seems to have devolved upon him as Captain, and for which he had from time to time to advance money which the Government was very slow to repay. Sir Pury Gust's account of his receipts and payments for the troop during the months of January, February, and March, 1688-9, is among his papers at Belton, and shews a balance due to him of £137 4s. 4(Z., and we may well believe that the balances of subsequent accounts were not more satisfactory. It is a fact, as his letters shew, that for the rest of his life he was always pressing his claims on the Government for the money due to him, and that even as late as the year 1698 large sums remained unpaid. Sir Richard Gust apparently was not consulted by Sir Pury on this occasion, and evidently did not approve of his sudden resignation ; for in a letter to his son, dated July 16th, 1691, he says : — I have not scene Bland, and suppoHe I shall not, however shall be very cautious how I tattle to your prejudice. I'me more tender of your honor. I can't agree with you that 1 was the principal cause of your leaving a Souldier's life, and I humbly conceyve none could have said lesse in the matter than I did, unlcsse an insensible foole. But this I must say still, that as to hie et nunc I was altogether a stranger to your knocking ofE, for sure I should have kept itt till your return from Holland, or forborne your hazardous expensive journey, unlesse better rewarded, but tis now too late to repent, you must make the best ont. Sir Pury Oust was a Deputy-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, a fact ■which we know by his receiving an order in May, 1692, from the Earl of Lindsey, who was then Lord-Lieutenant of the Gounty, directing him with the other Deputies to issue warrants for the Militia to be ready at an hour's notice. This order, addressed to Sir Pury, was delivered to his father Sir Richard Gust, who sent it on to his son in London, with a letter dated May 7th, 1692, in which he says that as he was not in the Deputation, he could do nothing in the matter. Sir Pury Gust's absence from Stamford on this occasion appears to have been caused by a serious illness to which his father alludes in the same letter, and his indisposition still continuing, Sir Pury betook himself later on to Tunbridge Wells for change of air. He apparently took this step without consulting his London doctor, Mr. R, Blackmere, to whom he wrote from Tunbridge Wells for a prescription. It is amusing to read the doctor's very civil but rather stiff reply, written on Jiily 8th, 1692, regretting that he had not been allowed to wait on Sir Pury before he left London, but nevertheless adding that he had endeavoured to meet Sir Pury's wishes by sending him a prescription for nine pills, three to be taken each night, which were to be followed by two quarts of Epsom B B B 366 RECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. waters every morning ! He wishes heartily that Sir Pury would stay at Tunbridge long enough to drink the waters, and strongly advises him to consTilt " Dr. How, a very good Phisitian, now at the Wells." We may infer from this letter that the good old custom of administering copious doses of physic was then in full vogue. After recovering from his illness Sir Pury Cust again turned his thoughts to matrimony, and this time his enterprise met with success. The lady who was the object of his present attentions was Miss Alice Savile, daughter of Mrs. Savile, a widow lady residing at Newton, near Folkingham. His acquaintance with the family seems first to have arisen from the fact that the house and small property at Newton, where Mrs. Savile resided, which belonged to her three daughters, as coheiresses of their brother Thomas Savile, was just then for sale for the purpose of division between the three sisters. It appears that Sir Pury Cust, being desirous of becoming the purchaser, called on Mrs. Savile, and thus made acquaintance with her daughter Alice, a young lady of about twenty-six years of age, who was apparently possessed of considerable personal attractions. Sir Pury at once fell in love with the fair Alice, and pursued his courtship in the most ardent fashion. He relieved his feelings by pouring forth a number of amatory epistles to her in verse, the first of which was the following acrostic on her name : — "To Alice Saville. A s one, who veiws a feild that's green all o're, L ooks round about, and, searching every pore, I n some close corner finds a mine of Oare, C alls for the seller streight, and bidds him more, E re he can speake, then he would aske before ; S oe I, when first I came to buy this place, A nd, looking round, survey'd your mien and grace, V eiw'd not the land, but bidde the highest rate, I n you I saw more treasure then th' estate. L ett me posesse that gemme, which I admire, L ett her but burn like me, with equal fire, E ntirely blest, I'le nothing more desire." We learn from another of these effusions that difficulties were at first raised on the part of the young lady's advisers on the ground of finance (16), but they seem to have been surmounted, and the marriage was duly solemnized on March 12th, 1692-3, at Newton, where Sir Piiry, who had now purchased the Savile house and estate, at once took up his quarters with his wife and her mother Mrs. Savile. Alice Savile belonged to the Mexborough branch of the old Yorkshire family of that name. Gabriel Savile, the first of the name, who we find at Newton and Haceby, enjoyed that property for more than forty years. SIR PURY CUST. 367 and was buried at Newton, January 3rd, 1619-20.* He appears to have had two sons, William Savile, who succeeded him, and Thomas Savile, baptized at Newton, May 12th, 1602, who married in 1628 Anne daughter of Thomas Thorold of Caythorpe, on which occasion his brother William settled the Newton property on him (33). By her, who was buried at Newton, November 2nd, 1632, he had an only son, William Savile, bom about 1630 (34), to whom his uncle William Savile, by his will made in 1657, devised his property at Haceby, with remainder in default of issue to his nephew William Thorold, and failing him to be divided between his " cousins Savile of Mexborough and Daniel Savile of London." William Savile, the son of Thomas and Anne Savile, accordingly succeeded his uncle, and was buried at Newton, February 3rd, 1681-2. He married about the year 1660 Anne daughter of John Oldfield of Spalding, by whom he had a large family of eleven children: 1. Mary, baptized at Newton, July 13th, 1661, who married April 5th, 1683, William Bumell of Winkbum, co. Notts. 2. Thomas, born March 20th, 1662-3, who was buried August 8th, 1668, and on whose premature death a poem was ^v^itten, which is printed in the Appendix (32). 3, and 4. Elizabeth and William, baptized in 1664 and 1665, who both died young. 5. Alice, baptized January 25th, 1666-7, who afterwards married Sir Pury Cust. 6. Anne, bom about 1668, who married, 1st, March 22nd, 1686-7, Henry Middle- more, and 2ndly, Cecil Cooper of Thorgarten, co. Notts. 7. Thomas, baptized October 21st, 1669, who died shortly after his father. The baptisms of four other children are recorded in the registers of Newton, who all died young (5). The families of Cust and Savile had been already connected on two previous occasions. Not only had Samuel Cust of Fulney Hall, who was first-cousin to Sir Richard Cust, married in 1663-4 Anne Oldfield, the younger sister of Mrs. Savile, the mother of Alice Lady Cust, but besides this Humphrey Walcott, the stepfather of Beatrice Lady Cust, had married, as his second wife, Katharine daughter of Sir Edward Clinton, Knight, the widow of Thomas Savile of Newton,t the grandfather of Alice Lady Cust. Sir Pury Cust found great difficulty in making anything like an adequate settlement on his marriage with Alice Savile, and Sir Richard Cust his father could help him but little, all the Cust property having been strictly settled on Sir Pury's son by his first marriage. It appears from several letters that Mrs. Savile consulted her uncle Sir Simon Degge, a distinguished lawyer, on the subject. Sir Simon Degge, who was King's Counsel and a Bencher of the Inner Temple, had * The Savile pedigree is very difficult to make out, partly owing to the fact that there was another branch of the family who lived at Humby, near Grantham. I believe Gabriel Savile to have been the great-grandson of John Savile of Hullingedge (see Foster's ' Yorkshire Pedigrees'). t She was probably the third wife of Thomas Savile, whose second wife Mary was buried at Newton, March 9th, 1636-7. Her father Sir Edward Clinton is called Sir Edward Fines in the Visitation of Lincolnshire in 1666. B B B 2 368 RECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. married Alice Oldfield, Mrs. Savile's aunt, and his daughter Margaret Degge also married Sir John Oldfield, Mrs. Savile's nephew, so that Sir Simon was doubly related to Alice Lady Oust. He seems to have superintended on her behalf all the negotiations for the marriage, and it was ultimately arranged that Sir Pury Oust should settle on his intended wife the small estate at Counthorpe, which he had inherited from his brother Samuel, although it was already saddled with a mortgage, which Sir Pury promised to pay off. Alice Savile's own property, consisting of a third of the purchase money of the Newton and Haceby estates, was also duly settled upon her, and Sir Pury Oust undertook to secure to her an annuity of £30 a year, charged on the Newton property. The negotiations for the purchase of the Newton property appear to have gone on contemporaneously with the negotiations for the marriage, and they came to a head in November, 1692, when a deed was duly executed, by which the three sisters agreed to sell the Newton property to Sir Pury Oust for £1850, of which £450 was paid down. To make up this sum Pury had to borrow £200 from his father, as we find from an entry in Sir Richard Gust's pocket-book. Sir Pury Gust's affairs, which were never in a very flourishing con- dition, became more and more involved after this purchase, and he was constantly forced to go up to London to endeavour to squeeze out of the Government some money on account of the balance due to him for the expenses of his troop ; but, as I have already stated, his efforts in this direction were not very successful. The marriage between Sir Pury Gust and Alice Savile was entirely one, of pure affection, and not inspired by any mercenary motive on either side, and the relations which existed between them were evidently extremely happy. This appears in Sir Pury's letters to his wife, of which, as AUce Lady Gust preserved everything written by her husband, a complete series is now at Belton. They are written in a very natural and imaffected style, and are full of warmth and affectionate feeHng. From these letters we learn something of Sir Pury's pxirsuits during the last few years of his life, and some extracts from them will interest the reader even at this distance of time. Their correspondence began with two rather formal letters, written during the autumn of 1692, in which Sir Pury expresses in a true lover- like spirit his anticipations of the great bliss and happiness which awaited him, and signs himself to each : — Dearest Madam, Your most obedient humble servant and sincere adorer, ■1 Ptj. Ctjst. SIE PTJRY CTJST. 369 After their marriage Sir Pury and Lady Oust remained at Newton for about two months, when Sir Piuy Gust's affairs forced him to go up to London, and it was arranged that Lady Gust should follow him with her mother. His first letter to his wife dated from Elton,* where he put up the first night, must be given in full : — Sib Puey Cust to Alice Lady Cust. Elton, May the 15th, 1693. My Deae, Being inform'd att Stamford that all the stage coaches were taken up for a fortnight, I was in great concern how you should gett to London, where after all my gesting I shall be extremely desirous of thy company, for every place is dull to mee without thee, but providence has order'd things beyond my expecta- tion, tor I have not only secur'd 3 places for you, but am alsoe in hopes you will have my sister Proby's company to town if her husband approve of itt, who is now in London, and shee will write to him about itt ; the places I have taken are in the Oundle coach, which will nott come to Stamford, but if my mother Sanlle and you wUl come to Stamford on Satturday next in her coach, to be there by 3 or 4 of the clocke in the aftemoone, my sister Proby will either meet you her- selfe or sende her coach to bring you hither that night, and from hence you may goe on Munday morning, being this day come sennight, in the Oundle coach, but if my brother Proby will consent and my sister come to London now, then the maids are to goe in the stage coach in your roome, and my mother and you are to come up with my sister in her owne coach, soe that one waie or other I hope I shall not fail of seeing my dear in towne. I chose Satturday for you to come out in, because I thought itt not so proper for you to travell so farre on Sunday, but I hope you will not faile coming to Stamford on Satturday because my sister will sende her coach on purpose to meet you there. My mother may leave her coach either att my house or at the Bull in Stamford for my brother Cooper, giving him notice thereof ; in the meantime I am going up as beggars doe with a passe from one house to another. I will write again as soon as I gett to towne and direct for you at my house at Stamford, you vnW be come from Newton before the Post gets there. Pray get another broad piece if you can, for I believe you will see both your daughters as you come up; something you must get for Nutty, having not seen her yett, but whether my sister Proby goes or not. Mailt desires to come up with you. They give their duty and sennce to my mother and you, pray give my duty alsoe to my mother, and be assur'd that I am sincerely, Thy Faithf ull and truly affectionate Husband, Pu. CrsT. I have given ten shillings earnest, and you are to pay for 3 places, 35 shilUugs more. • Elton iu Huntingdonshire and Co<;kayne Hatley in Bedfordshire, where Sir Pury's two sisters, Mrs. Proby and Mrs. Cockayne lived, were convoniont staj^es on the journey to London, especially when Sir Pury travelled on horseback. t Mall or Mary was Sir Pury's eldest daughter, who had been adopted in a kind of way by her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Proby, and lived at Elton with them. Nutty or Ursula was the younger daughter. 370 EECORDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. Sir Pury and Lady Oust were at Stamford in the following November, when Lady Oust gave birth prematurely to a son, who was named Pury after his father. This infant was buried at Stamford, November 25th, 1693. There exists a hurried note sent oflE by Sir Pury on this occasion to Mrs. Savile at Newton, in which he begs her to hasten to her daughter, and to bring what she judged necessary, " for she is destitute of all things here." We find Sir Pury again in London in January, 1693-4, endeavouring to raise money by selling some saltpetre shares to pay his brother-in-law Cecil Cooper £600, being his wife's share of the Newton estate, and hoping to obtain what was due to him from the Government. Sir Pury wrote by each post, every two days, to Alice Lady Cust during this absence, which was protracted from January 16th till March 22nd. A few extracts from these letters will shew that his delay in returning was not his fault : — January 18th. I will take the most prudent care I can and dispatch all my affairs as soon as possible, for 1 am already weary of this town, as I beheve I should be of any place without thee. 1 am sorry for poor Nutty's illness. January 23rd. I receiv'd both thine with a great deal o£ satisfaction, but I am sorry you are soe tender as nott to stirre out of doors, I should thinke this spring time itt might be healthfull for thee to take the fresh air sometimes. I have been this day a whole weeke in towue, and yett cannot teU when I shall putt a period to my affairs Pray tell Will Bird be must goe with the coach horses from Newton on Friday next and stay that night at Barholm, the next night at Elton, and the next day to Cockayn Hatly, where he must rest there a day or two, and then goe wdth them to Bigleswade and stay with them there one night ; the faire is on Candlemas day, but most of the horses are sold a day or two before ; as horses are now he may modestly aske 50'' for the pair. He must not putt on his livery when he sells them. Direct to me at Richard's coffee house in Fleet Street, near Temple Bar. I am quite weary of this towne and long to be with my Dear in the country. I blesse God 1 have my health very well. I was to wait on cousin Vyner and found them in mourning for my lady Leeke, who died about a week since. January 30th. I have not heard from my Dear these 2 posts. I hope my Dearest is not iU, if thou art, pray lett me know and I will hast down to thee, tho' 1 leave all my business undone. I long with impatience till the next post comes in. February 3rd. I blesse God I am very well in health of body, tho' my miad is indispos'd meeting with greater difficulty ia all my affaires than I could expect, .... to relate aU the particulars would swell a volume, lett it sufiBce to assure thee that I have refus'd the highest employment in the army I could expect, for thy sake, for which reason perhaps I am the worse dealt with for my former services. February 10th. Tou need not use any arguments to persuade me from accepting anything in the army, I have refus'd all they have offer'd me of that nature, which perhaps is the reason 1 am offer'd nothing else ; however if I can Uve att home with my Dear I am sattisfied. I hope the next post to tell you I am leaving this town. I am sorry poor Nutty is soe often ill, I doubt nott you take SIR PUEY OUST. 371 the best care of her you can, shee has been us'd to take something every spring. February 13th. The troop concerns are very troublesome, besydes I have not yett sold my horses, although my affairs ^vith brother Cooper are arranged. February 20th. If my Dearest did butt know how uneasy this tedious absence from thee and this town is to me, thou wouldst instead of chiding pitty me. I have sold my horses, but God knows very pittifully ; the charge of keeping them was soe great that I took the first chapman. I am sorry my Dearest wants money, sure some of the tenants may supply thee for the present I have sent Will Bird home and a basket of oranges and lemons by the carrier. Sir Pury Oust having at last finished his business in London, set off joyfully on his return home, but unkind fate prevented him from arriving there for a long time. He had reached Huntingdon on March 2nd, when he was overtaken by a messenger, sent post haste after him, to summon him back to London on important business respecting a sum of £50 due to him from a Colonel Boyle, which there was a fear of his losing did he not return to receive it himself. An alarming attack was made on him by some soldiers during his journey back to London, while riding on the high road between Ware and Hoggesden, which he thus describes to his wife in a letter dated March 5th : — Having only the postboy with me, we overtook some Dutch troopers, who without any manner of provocation I thought would have murder'd me, but, God be praised, I escaped very narrowly with my life. Indeed my wounds, or rather bruises, are very troublesome My brother and sister Proby have been with me all this afternoon, for I cannot stir out yett ; soe soon as I am well, I will leave the towne again, which my surgeon tells me will be within a wecke or little more. A feverish attack however supervened, which kept Sir Pury in town till near the end of March. He was however able to write every two or three days as usual to Lady Cust, and we find from these letters that his wife, who had at first written to him in great alarm from Barholm as to this illness, had upon her return to Newton been induced to believe, perhaps by her mother, Mrs. Savile, that Sir Pury was making some luinecessary delay in returning home. He mildly remonstrates with her on March 20th :— I am sorry thy own native air had no better an influence upon thee, for methinks there is a difference in the kindnesse of style between the letter thou sentst me from Barholm and thy last ; didst thou know how uneasyly I have passed my time since I came last to town thou wouldst conclude I take no pleasure in being here without thee. I blesse God the feavourish distemper has now left me, and this day I ventur'd abroad to wait on my Lord Portland, of whose regiment the troopers were that assaulted me ; he took it very kindly. I acquainted him with itt, and has order'd me to see him again to-morrow, and promis'd me nott only all the sattisfactiou I can desire, but alsoe to doe me what service lyes in his power. 372 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. If there was anything of a misunderstanding between Sir Pury and his wife on this subject, her next letter seems quite to have set his mind at rest. His reply to her (which is given at length) tells her of his approaching arrival in LincoLashire : — London, March 22nd. I am very sensible, my Dearest, of thy great concern for my wellfare, I blesse God I am now well recovered of my feavour and of my hurts, and would desire thee to send Will Bird to meet mee att Barholm on Tuesday night next with the dun mare, the next day I hope G-od wiUitig to see my Deare att home, which will he the greatest sattisfaction to me I can have in this world. Pray give my humble duiy to my Mother SavQle and dear love to Nutty, and be assured, I am my dearest. Most affectionately and entirely thine, Pu. CtrsT. Sir Pury Oust again went to Barholm on his way to London in the follow- ing August, apparently to consult with his father respecting the advisability of sending his only son Richard, who was then fourteen, to Eton. Sir Pury had intended to take the boy with him to introduce him to the time- honoured school, at which all his successors have since been educated, but the boy was ill, and was left to follow with his uncle Proby. Sir Pury writes to Lady Cust on his arrival in London on September 1st, and again on September 5th, a letter which shews that she had failed to write to him as usual : — I have nott heard from my Dear since I left, which I mightily desire I left thee HI, and therefore am the more desirous to hear of thy health On Thursday next I goe to Eaton to take a place for my son, and by Satturday's post will write to my dear again. September 8th. I receiv'd thine, and have taken the best care I could in finishing my businesse here which I blesse God I have done. I have alsoe been at Eaton and agreed with the Master for my Son. You desire to know where I lodge .... I'le tell thee, att the same place in Devereux Court in Essex buildings, where I did when last in town Thou didst not mention one word of thyselfe, I hope thou art well and that I shall find thee soe the beginning of the weeke after next. I intend to sett out of town God willing on Munday next or Tuesday att furthest. I must stay a day or two at Hatly and as long att Elton and Barholm, soe that I shall write no more to my Dear. I shall bring a new man home with me who I hope will please my Dear. Not only at this time did pecuniary troubles press hard upon Sir Pury and Lady Cust, but a serious misfortune soon came upon them in the shape of an alarming illness, from which she suffered for a long time. Symptoms of this illness had shewed themselves during the autumn months of 1694, and when Sir Pury was forced again to leave his wife and SIR PUEY CUST. 373 to go to London on business relating to his troop in November, he writes her in consequence a very troubled letter from London : — November 22nd, 1694. I received both thy letters and am very sorry to find thee see melancholy and disconsolate. I wish I could bear the whole burden of our afflictions myselfe, and that thou mightest not feel the least weight of them. God can bring all things together for good to those that fear him and doe justly. I was sorry I could leave thee noe more money, but had much ado to gett thee that, thou tookst all I had in my pocket, and I had great difficulty to get 40*. afterwards to bear my charges up. I thought thou couldst pay the Butcher, and those sen'ants that went away, and for others they must stay till we gett more money. I have been as carefull as possibly I could since I was thy husband to get out of trouble and will continue to be soe I have been again this day before the Commissioners of accounts and given in my account fairly in writing, by which it appears that a considerable sum is due to me, but if they do not determine it now, I am resolv'd to get out of town, for the' I have manag'd to the best advantage I could, my money is allmost gone, and I will starve rather than borrow more for myselfe. When you see what I have laid out for thee and myself you will I am sure thinke mee a very good Husband. I am the most of all concem'd for thy health, nothing being soe dear to me as thyselfe, and if you think it necessary to come to town upon that account I will do anything rather then thou shouldst want any means to procure thy health. Write me thy mind next post, pray comfort thyselfe, and believe thou hast a Husband who loves thee entirely. As to the Sheriff's office, I have made what interest I can to gett off, but know not yett how it will be. My Bister and Mall are still in Buckinghamshire, my brother Proby gives his service, with my duty and dearest love to my mother and thyselfe. Towards the end of the year Lady Gust's illness increassd so much that her mother Mrs. Savile seems to have taken her up to London for better medical advice. Sir Pury Cust remained in the country, and wrote to his wife from Barholm on December 29th, 1G94: — Thy letter was wellcome to me because thy own hand writt itt, but the contenta of it very grievous. However I think it much better it proves an ulcer than if it were the stone, and hope God on whom wee all depend will give such a blessing to the means us'd with thee as will ])rove cffectuall to thy cure. Doctor Dcnham was here this day to visitt my father, to whom I told your disease ; he told me he cur'd my Lady Villers of Leicestershire of the very same distemper 20 years agoe. .... I goe to Lincoln on Munday, and shall stay there till the end of the weeke. .... My father is indispos'd with the s])k'en, he gives his love and blessing to you and thanks for your letter, and saith he will wTite to you again soe soon as he is well. For a long time Lady Gust's state was viewed with great alarm by her doctors, and Mr. Richard Brocklesby (who was probably the Falking- ham doctor) wrote the following letter to Mrs. Savile : — EicHAKD Brocklesby to Mrs. Savile. I thank you for your letter which hath given me an account of your affairs I long'd to hear of them, fearing that things were bad with my Lady Cust, and c c c 374 EECOflDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. indeed they are bad if they be no better then as the London doctors suppose. I was glad to hear that they were of the same opinion that I was touching my Lady's disease, but sorry that her disease is so great and dangerous. It will be hard to cure, and will require (I doubt) considerable time, and it will be the more dangerous because of her inclination to an Hectick fever. I am sorry that I can do nothing to save my Lady's life, but by my prayers. If I was to be her physician I would use the waters which I told you of, though I doubt the London physicians will not be persuaded to use them Since you gave me an account of the Queen's sickness, our publick news tells us that she is dead. It is an heavy stroke of Providence, and ought to be seriously laid to heart by the King and parliament and the whole nation. But I do not expect that it will signify any thing to the amendment of this Atheistical and wicked age. Coming so soon after the death of the late Archbishop of Canterbury, it seems to signify that a course of severe things is design'd us in providence The Queen was much the fittest person about the Court to be taken away (being much the best of them, so far as I can hear) to awaken the rest, and give them warning what they must expect. I wish and pray that the surviving may be rais'd out of the grave of sin by seeing the Queen go to an untimely grave All of us here give our humble and faithful service to you and my Lady, intreating that we may sometimes hear of you, for you will daily be remember' d by. Madam, Tour affectionate and faithful Servant, Ri. Beocklesut. Falkingham, Jan. 1, 94.5. Mrs. Savile and Lady Gust appear to have been lodging at this time at Mr. Viner's house in Park Place in St. James's Street, to which place Mrs. Savile's niece, Mary Oldfield, addressed a letter to her aunt, in January, 1694-5, to express her sorrow " both for you Deare Aunte and Deare Lady Oust for her illness and your great greefe." However anxious he was about his wife. Sir Pury Oust being in this year, 1695, High Sheriff of Lincolnshire, was not able to be much in London, and during his wife's long and tedious illness had often to leave her under the charge of her mother. He kept up a constant correspondence with Mrs. Savile during this period of anxiety, for Lady Gust was too ill to write herself. The following letter is a specimen of this correspondence : — SiE PuET CtrsT TO Mbs. Savile. Newton, Octob. the 5th, 1695. Hon"'' Madam, I gave you the trouble of a letter about a weeke since in answer to yours which I received att my coming hither. I suppose John Harris has paid my wife 10''. I will return her some more as soon as I can raise itt by my creditt or otherwdse. I suppose she is now in the midst of her course of salivation, I long to hear how she finds herselfe in itt and how it agrees with her. I heartily pitty her, for I think verily I could rather chuse to dye than undergoe itt. My father and mother are removed for this winter to Stamford, whither I am going for a short time, this place being now very meUancholy to me. Please to favour me SIE PUEY CUST. 375 with a line or 2 thither whereby I may know how my poor wife does, my dear love to her and duty to yourselfe, concludes from, Madam, Tour most obedient Son, Pu. CUBT. A general election took place in October, 1695, and Sir Purj' Cust stood as a candidate for the Borough of Stamford. He was however unsuccessful, and we find by the Poll book that on this occasion the Hon. Charles Bertie received 202 votes, the Hon. Philip Bertie 174 votes, and Sir Pury Cust only 124 votes (16). As on the former occasion, he was dissatisfied wdth the result of the election, which he rightly or wrongly attributed to corruption, and wrote the following letter to Mrs. Savile the day after the election : — Sib Puht Cust to Mrs. Savilk. Newton, Octob. the 25th, 1695. I return you my hearty thankH for yours which brought me the joyfull news of my wife's recovery which I pray God to confirm. I had writt sooner but that we have been in a great hurry att Stamford about the election which I had certainly carryed itt by much the majority of votes if the Mayor had done me justice, but I doubt itt must be disputed about ; itt has been a consyderable expence, but I hope my father will pay itt, being he putt me uj)on itt. I sent by John Harris 30 fatt sheepe to London, and bid him pay my wife the money. I must be att Stamford again on Monday to meet the King, and as High Sheriffe conduct him through the county. Be jjleased to give my dear love to my wife. Sir Pury Cust duly performed his duties to the King, and conducted him through the county, attended probably by a considerable local force of javelin-men and followers. It is on record that William III. on this occasion visited Belton House, where his portrait now liangs, and was entertained in the great Hall by Sir John Brownlow, and that the King remarked afterwards that Sir John Brownlow had received him like a gentleman. Sir Pury Cust, being in attendance on the King as High Sheriff, must have been present on this occasion, and received as a guest in the house, which afterwards became the home of his descendants. During her long illness, which lasted at least nine or ten months, Lady Cust and Mrs. Savile seem to have found it convenient to reside in the house of the apothecary employed in her case, in conjunction no doubt with one of the great physicians of the day. Sir Pury does not appear to have written to his wife during the time of her extreme illness, or if he did so his letters have not been preserved. His letters to her now recommence with one addressed to her " at M' Traytath his house, an apothecary in Berry Street, near St. James :" — Winkbourn, November the 8th, 1695. I writt to my Dear from Newton, after the great fatigue I had undergone in attending the King throughout our County. I met with my brother Buniell att c c c 2 376 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. Nottingliam, tlie same day the King came thither, and returned with him hither. I shall stay till Monday next, and then return to Stamford I believe I shall have some business att London shortly, i£ therefore you approve of itt, I will come and accompany my Dearest home ; therefore pray write to me to Stamford the next post your opinion, and I wiU write to you again before I come up. Lady Oust having now happily recovered her health, was able to return with Sir Pnry to Newton, and they lived together quietly either there or at " The Blackfryars" for some months, during which their happiness was increased by the birth of a little daughter, who was duly baptized at Newton on July 13th, 1696, under the name of Alice. They were how- ever destined to be again disappointed in their hopes of seeing children around them, for this little one died under the age of six months, and was buried at Newton on January 8th, 1696-7. In June, 1697, Sir Pury Oust considered that his son Richard, who was in his seventeenth year, was too old for Eton, and went to Cambridge to arrange for his being entered at Emmanuel College as a fellow commoner on June 5th, 1697. After this he went to London, and wrote the following letter to his wife on June 8th : — I blesse God, my Dearest, I gott safe to town last night, tho' I was forc'd to ride up all the way because I could not gett a place in a coach. I brought Brad- shaw to towne with me, but sent him backe again this morning to Cockayn Hatly, where I left my sonn. They are to goe to Eton, and stay there one day, in order to his packing up his things and taking leave, and then return, and I am to meet my son att Cambridge, where after he was examin'd I was persuaded to admitt him, my tutor being of opinion he would loose time by staying at school longer. As soon as Bradshaw returns home, which cannot be tiU Munday next att soonest, he must return to Cambridge with my feild bedde, cannopy bedstedde under quUt and bolster, what Unnen he wants I will lett my Dearest know by Satturday's post. I must desire my Sweetheart to order Ben to exercise the two coach mares every day to stand fire ; pray lett him nott want powder, but to fire ofE their backs and on foot and use them to powder in the stable, for I must use them at the muster. I will take care of my mother's and your affairs, tho' money will be very short with me; by reason I was obliged to part with more att Cambridge than I thought of. I wiU buy Dicke a quilt and blanketts suitable to the bedd and send them from hence. Sir Pury Cust was then Captain of the No. 1 troop of the recently raised Lincolnshire Cavalry Militia,* and was requested by the Earl of Lindsey, in a letter dated November 26th, 1697, to get an address signed by the officers of the Militia to congratulate the King on his safe arrival in England after concluding an honourable peace. This letter is addressed, *^For Sir Pury Cust, one of the Deputy-Lieutenants of the county of Lincoln, att his house att Newton." * ' Lincolnshire Notes and Queries,' vol. ii., p. 139. FACSIMILE OF LETTER IN THE HANDWRITING OF SIR PURY OUST. WITH HIS AUTOGRAPH FROM A DEED AT BELTON. fU-^iS. 4ifl^-^ r^^-Lf 4iay£i, <^f t l^af c^./f Cc^^iMf-. SIR PURY OUST. 377 Another address was presented to the King on December 26th, 1697, at Kensington, from the Gustos Rotulorum, Justices of the Peace, and other gentlemen of the County of Lincoln, by Sir Pury Gust.* He alludes to this in his next letter to his wife, written on December 28th, which has been reproduced as a specimen of Sir Pury's handwriting : — I was very much disapointed last night when the post came in and brought me never a letter from my Dear, indeed I did not write the last post myselfe, but the reason was I went to Chelsey that afternoon to my Lord Lyndsey's, and getting cold as I came home had soe violent a fitt of the choUicke that I could not write that night. I blesse God I am pretty well again. I presented the addresse to the King last Sunday night, His Majesty was pleas'd to give me his thanks, but that was all. I cannott expresse how much I want my Dear's company upon all occawions, and the more I am from thee, the more I find the want of itt. 1 have a great deal of businesse to sollicite in town, but am resolv'd to goe home and come up again and bring my Dearest with me if shee pleases. None of the coaches goe this weeke that I intended to goe down in, Boe that I have writt to ray sister Proby to send my man and horses to meet me at Bamett on fryday night next, and the next day I hope to gett to Hatly and the Thursday after home. In the following March Sir Pury was again in London on business, and he writes home on March 8th, 18th, and 22nd. In the first of these letters he enters into several domestic troubles, and says, " I am sorry mis- fortunes pursue us still wherere I goe." In the third letter, dated the 22nd, he informs Lady Gust of the illness and death of her niece Mary Bumell " of the most malignant spotted fever I ever heard of." Sir Pury says that he had had to undertake all necessary arrangements, and had written to her father to know if he would have her body sent down or buried in London. The postscript of this letter is : — I desire my Dear will order Bradshaw to gett my best redde embroider'd sadle with the Housings and accoutryments belonging to itt, and my pistolls made very bright and clean, and putt them on the dun mare, and my hunting sadle, and a good snaffle bridle on the bay gelding, and to sett out on Munday next for Stamford, Tuesday to Elton, and Wednesday to Cockayn Hatley, where he shall hear whither to come afterwards, and if there be a spare horse besydes that will carry the Portmantlc, I would have him bring one. I intend to meet the King at Newmarkett, hopeing I may have some convenient opportunity of speaking to him there. Sir Pury did not however get away from London so soon as he expected, for he writes again on April 2nd, 1698 : — I am sorry my Dearest should measure my love by my long absence from thee. Could you see within me, you would judge more kindly, and ronnnisorate my miserable state, being nott only absent from thee, but oblig'd to constant attend- • See ' The London Gazette,' December 27th— 30th, 1697. 378 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. ance, and putt off with fair promesses and delays I am promis'd my businesse shall be done next Wednesday, and then I will move towards thee, but shall take Cambridge and Newmarkett in my way. My niece Burnell was buried last Tuesday night in St. Margeret's, "Westminster by her uncle Burrateens are not worn now but a new stufEe, or grissett. Ton will receive the next weeke by the carryer a box containing some of my clothes and a hamper of wine, 2 dozen claret, 1| dozen white, i dozen sack, half of white and sacke is for my mother. On April 21st, 1698, he writes to prepare her for his coming home : — Tomorrow morning I leave this town. I desire you will send to Mr. Mills to have a Sacrament the Sunday after Easter, that we may communicate together. The summer of 1698 was passed quietly at home. Sir Pury no doubt busied himself in county matters, and was about this time appointed Commissioner for collecting arrears of taxes in Lincolnshire (17), and seems from the notes in his pocket-book (which be it observed was a ' Eider's Almanack,' exactly the same as his father Sir Eichard Oust used) to have travelled all over the county for this purpose. In the autumn of 1698, while he was still engaged in this duty, he had occasion to stay at the George Inn at Spalding, and a fire broke out in his bedroom, which burnt the house down. All his notes for 1698 were burnt in the fire, but at the end of his pocket-book for 1697 he has added this memorandum : — " Memdum. November the 18th, 1698, all my cloths were burnt att Spalding, and my Almanack or booke of accounts, with several papers of consequence, since which I received the remaining part of November £45 10s. Qd., and spent £45 7s. Qd." The account which follows includes a final payment to " my Brother Cooper, £16 10s. Od., a wigge and hatte, £1 lis. 6iaid honoured father will as he hath promised me settle some lands in my name and at my request of the yearly value of sixty pounds over and above all reprisalls (King's la.xes only excepted) to the same uses and to such intents and purposes as the sayd premisses are already settled by a decMiid Sarah Saville otherwise Sarah Jenkins £5000 within six months after my decease. To M" Sarah Uvedale of Great Queen Street, May Fair, and Tho' Lloyd of Lincoln's Inn, gent., £100 each, they to aid with their advice the said Sarah Saville in her concerns. Residue to my nephew Francis Cust, Esq', sole Executor. (3) ABSTRACT OF THE WILL OF ALICE SAVILE, WIDOW. From the Lincoln RegUtry. Dated March 27th and proved at Lincoln April 26th, 1711. To be buried in Newton parish church. House at Stamford and lands at A.slackeby to be .sold by her trustees and executors Richard Brocklcsby and M' Thomas Foster. Legacies to poor of All Saints, Stamford, Newton and Haseby. £250 between grandsons Thonia-s, William, Savile and Acton Burnell, on condition that they pay annuity of 40*. to Kinswoman Mary Huggeford for life. £250 to grandson Savile Cust, he also to pay 40*. to Slary Huggeford for life. A broad piece each to son William Burnell, grandson Darcy Burncll and daughter Cooper. Two guineas each to kinswoman Susanna Stanton, William Oldfiold and Maud Sayers. £10 to kinsnuiu William Jobson. Residue of property' to children of daughter Burnell and grandson Savile Cust. All medals to grandson Savile Cust. Gold watch and locket to daughter Burnell. Sable tippet and muff and largest silver salver to daughter Dame Alice Cust. Least Silver tankard to daughter Cooper. Large silver salver to granddaughter Perkins. Various garments to granddaughters Annabella Cooper, Mary Burnell and Diana Cooper. Witnesses, Richard Cust, Mary Tompson, John Cosin. E E E 2 392 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. (4) MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS. St. George's Chukch, Stamford. On a handsome marble monument against the wall, surmounted with a shield bearing these arms: Urmine, on a chevron sable three fountains proper (Cust), impaling. Or, on a bend gules, three cross-crosslets fitehee of the first (Woodcock), with the crest, A lion's head erased sable, collared chequy argent and azure, is the following inscription : — Near this place lyetli the Body of Vrsulah only Daughter and Heir : esse of Edward Woodcocke late of Newtimber in the county of Sussex Esq' the Wife of pury Oust Esq' to whom shee bare flue children Mary Richard pury, Elizabeth and Vrsulah, Two where : of viz. pury and Elizabeth God hath taken to Himselfe, and they lye buried with their Mother in a Vault beneath, the other three The Almi : ghty hath been pleasd to leaue For a Comfort to their Disconsolate Father who in memory of his said most Dear and Virtuous Wife causd this monument to be Erected. Shee dyed in childebed the 24 of January In the year of our Lord 168f in y'^ 24 year of her Age. Six small oval tablets have been affixed on the sides of this monument. Two of these, one on each side of the shield of arms, were probably added by Pury Cust himself. The inscriptions on them are as follows : — Samuell Cust Mary Wood : Esq' Grandfather of cocee Widdow Mo : pury Cust Esq' dyed y' S"" ther of Vrsulah the of March in y"^ year of our Wife of pury Cust Esq' Lord 1662. The Dyed february the 7"' Remains of whose Anno Dom : 168f Whose Body Lye Bury : Body Lyeth buried in ed Near this the vault beneath place. with her Daugh : ter. The four remaining tablets have been added at a later date : — Richard Son S' Richard of Samuel Son of S' Pury & created a Baronet Ursula & Grandson in 1677 and in the & Heir of S' Richard following year died July 25, 1734 Representative of this and was succeeded Borough in Parliament by his eldest son was buried near S' John, afterwards this place Sep. 6 Speaker of the 1700. House of Commons. SIR PURY OUST. 393 Pury Mary Daughter of S' Pury & Ursula and widow of Rob' Thompson Esq' died Nov' 1718. Ursula Daughter of S' Pury & Ursula and widow of Richard Newton Esq' died Sep. 11 1757. Son and Heir apparent of S' Richard (by Dame Beatrice Daughter and Heiress of W™ Pury Esq') was created a Knight soon after y'' Revolution and died in his Father's lifetime Feb. 169&. Just above the tablet to Ursula Cust is a large marble tablet to the memory of Savile Cust : — the Remains of Savile Cockayne Cust Estj. Son of Sir Pury Cust by Dame Alice his second Wife one of the Daughters and Coheirs of William Savile Esq. of Newton in this County. He wiis half Brother to the late Sir Richard Cu.st Bar' and took the Additional Name of Cockayne in pursuance of the Will of Capt" Samuel Cockayne, Son of John Cockayne Esq. by Elizabeth the eldest Daughter of his Grandfather Sir Richard Cust Bar' By the Integrity of his Conduct, and Sincerity of his Friendship he evidenced in every Relation of Life, the Virtues which ho inherited from his Ancestors; and was inflexible in his Attachment to tlie true Interests of his Country, and particularly in his Endeavours to promote the Welfare and Prosperity of this Town. He was Standard bearer and Clerk of the Cheque to the Yeomen of the Guards to his Majesty ; and died Jan'> 27, 1772 in the 74"' Year of his Age. Hero lieth the body of Mary Tompson wife of Robert Tompson late of Stanground Esquire & daughter of Sir Purey Cust of Stamford in the County of Lincoln Knight deceased who departed this life on the 28"" of Nov 1718. Aged 39 years. Here lieth interred the body of Jane Tompson who departed this life July 4"' 1711 aged 2 years i 8 months. And the only child of Robert Tompson Esq by Mary his wife. In a Vault near this Place are deposited, among his Ancestors, Sta.noboi;nd Chubch, Huntinodonshibe. Here lieth the body of Robert Tompson Esquire who wa-s interr'd Jan> 2(), 1710 aged 43 years. 394 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. (5) EXTRACTS FROM PARISH REGISTERS. St. George's, Stamford. 1655 Purey son of Richard Oust, Esq., and Beatrice his wife borne Sept. 27"", 1655. 1679 Mary daughter of Purey Oust, Esq., baptized June 21". 1680 Richard sonne of Purey Cust, Esq., and Urseley baptized October 30"'. 1681 Purey sonne of Purey Cust, Esq., and Urseley baptized October 7"". 1681 Purey sonne of Purey Cust, Esq., buried November 29"'. 1682 Elizabeth daughter of Pury Cust, Esq., and Urseley baptized November 11"". 1682 Elizabeth daughter of Pury Cust, Esq., buried November 23"". 1682- 3 M''* Mary Woodcock, an Ancient gentlewoman, buried February 11"". 1683- 4 Urseley daughter of Pury Cust, Esquire, baptized January 27"'. 1683-4 M''' Urseley Cust buried January 27"'. 1693 Pury son of Sir Pury Cust and Alice buried November 25"". 1698-9 Sir Pury Cust, Knight, buried March 1«. 1712 The Lady Alice Cust, widdow, buried August 16"'. 1772-3 Savile Cockayne Cust, Esq., buried February 5"". All Hallows, Barking. 1678 Pury Cust of Stamford, Co. Lincoln, Esq'', bachelor, and Ursula Woodcock of Newtimber, Sussex, virgin, were married by Licence August 21". Temple Church. 1736-7 Richard Newton, Esq'', one of the Masters of the Bench of the Hon'''' Society of the Middle Temple was buried in the vault on Fryday the Twenty fifth day of February. 1757 M''* Ursula Newton was buried in the Middle Temple Vault on Friday the Sixteenth of September. Stanground. 1710-11 Robert Tompson, Esq., January 26. 1718 M'^' Mary Tompson, wife of Robert Tompson, Esq., late of Stanground, Dec. [no day]. Newton, near Folkingham. 1601 Thomas son of Gabriel Savile baptized May 12"'. 1602 Elizabeth daughter of Gabriel Savile baptized October 31''. 1619-20 Gabriel Savile buried January 3"*. 1621 M." Elizabeth Savile buried November 12"'. 1632 Anne wife of M'' Thos. Savile buried November 2""'. 1636-7 Mary wife of M"' Thos. Savile buried March 9"'. 1661 Mary daughter of W"" Savile, Esq., and Alice baptized July 13'". 1662- 3 Thomas son of W"" Savile, Esq., and Alice baptized March 20"'. 1663- 4 Elizabeth daughter of W" Savile, Esq., and Alice baptized March ll"". 1664 Elizabeth daughter of W"" Savile, Esq., and Alice buried June 6'". 1665 William son of W"' Savile, Esq., and Alice baptized August IB"". 1666-7 Alice daughter of W"" Savile, Esq., and Alice baptized January 25"'. 1668 Thomas son of W"" Savile, Esq., and Alice buried August 8"'. 1669 Thomas son of W" Savile, Esq., and Alice baptized October 21". 1671 Katharine daughter of W"" Savile, Esq., and Alice baptized May 16"". 1672 Elizabeth daughter of W"" Savile, Esq., and Alice baptized May 17"'. 1673 Elizabeth daughter of W"' Savile, Esq., and Alice baptized October 24"". 1675 Margaret daughter of W"" Savile, Esq., and Alice baptized October 25"". 1679 Margaret daughter of W"" Savile, Esq., and Alice buried August 8"". SIK PUEY GUST. 395 1681-2 "William Savile, Esq., buried February 3"'. 1683 Burnell & M" Mary Savile married April 5'*. 1686-7 M"^ Henry Middlemore & M" Anne Savile married March 22"''. 1692-3 Sir Pury Cust, Knight, and M" Alice Savile married March 12'^ 1696 Alice daughter of Sir Pury Cust and Alice his Lady baptized July 13"". 1696-7 Alice daughter of Sir Pury Cust and Alice his Lady buried January 8"". 1698 Savile son of Sir Pury Cust and AJice his Lady baptized December 7"". SIK PURY GUST'S PAPERS AT BELTON. (6) List of Books. 1675. Written hy Pury Cust at ITALIA.N Books. Bentivolio : hist : e Relatione. Loschi : compendium hist. 2 T. Platina : vite de pontifice sine Pio 4. Loredano : lettere 2 T. Scoto Itinerario d'ltalia. Rhetorica delle Monache. Relatione della citta c rep : di Venetia. Relazione dell corte Ronuina. L'Amore di Duca di Mantua. Discorso dell' Origine etc. dell' Inquisitione. Vite dell Mazarinie Cromwelle. Relazione de gli stati de Duca di Neuburge et del. Sig : di Lucca. Historia di Napoli Collcnucio. Hiator : di Venetia per proc : Narni. Errori del Genio 2 T. Le Cose notabili di Venetia. Peitro Paragoiie politico. Vite dei Pontifice. Vite d'Imperatore Faustina. L'historia di Riti llobraici. Dictionario Ital : e Francese. Museum Septarianum. Roma anticha e moderua. Relatione dclla Corte di Roma. Lettere dell Card : Bentivolio. Lucio Floro. Le glorie maestose del Santuario di Loreto. Descritione di Napoli c Pozuola. La Galaria Armonica. ♦Pastor F'ido. Rome Auciene et Moderne. ^Recueil del histoire de France. the end of his Journal. Studio de pittura nelle chiese di Boma. Sommario historico. Barocio di 5 ordine d'Architettura. Discorso Aristocratico di Sig : Venetioni. Itinerario delle poste per tutto 11 mondo. ♦Orlando furioso 2 T. Arcadia in Brenta. Viaggio orientali. Scietta de proverli. Ristretto delle historic del mondo. ♦Metamorphosi di Ovidio. Notitia di vocabuli ecclesiastici. Malvezi sopra Tacito. Relatione delle citte di Germania. Epitafh jocoifi. ♦Machiavelle hist : di Fiorenza. Poesi e Prose di Mele^io. *I1 Regno d'ltalia di Tesanro. Memorie Ottamaiu di Sagredo. Quinto Curtio. Philosophia morale di Tesauro. II fugilotio. II mondo Geographico e polit : Catalogo dei plantc in Padoa. Relatione universale delle Sollevatione di Stato. Historie della disunione di Port : c Ca.itil : ♦Gierusaleme liberata di Tasso. 203 comcdie. Latin Books. Sales epigraraatum, Latin and English. Obis magna lucis et umbra. Magnatismus. Oildipus J^gyptiacus. 3 last opere Kerkeri. * The books marked with an asterisk are now at Belton. 396 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. Theatrum tragicum. Bibliotheca chimica. Littera Busbequij. Dr. "Wallis his Algiba [sic] . Abbas Trebhemius de arte magica. Delrio his disquisitiones magicse. Heros sive Imperatorum ducum atque Ilus- trium virorum ubiusque. jEvi genuinus character : pr : in Chemniz in Sax : Honnbeck Summa controversiarum. Bocharti Geographia sacra. RepubUcse et Italie in varijs vol : parvis. Pancivolus de rebus perditis el inventis. French Books. L'histoire de I'eglise protestante de Monsieur Legier Ministre de Leyden. Les Memoires de Monluis. Monsambrano de I'estat de I'Empire. Sueur histoire de I'Empire et de I'eglise. Estats de I'Empire du monde par M'd'Aviety. Journal d'un Voyage de France et d'ltaly. impr : a Paris. Le Cabinet Satiricke. Lamfradini gram : Ital : Paris. Lettres choisis de Balzach. Lettres de M'' d'Andilly. Melange historique a Paris. L'histoire du Phillipe du Comenes. La science del histoire. Le Voyage di Europe. L'Art de penser. Les conversationes de Monsieur I'abbot Bour- delote. M'' Cortoun additions to florus 3 T, L'estat d'Allemagne imp : 1675. Le voyage de Moncony. La descrition de francede M'' Verdier. Le gentilhomme Apothecaire. Geographic Royall. Curiosites Inouies par GaSarelli. Le fest di porciuticuli to be at any of the Franciscan fryars. Le mercure Francois. Patin. Tablau d'Europe Vivante de M' Shapesan. Le Gardinier Francois. Les Harangues militaires. Le Siecle au fer 2 T. imp. Brussells 1663. *Les operes de M' le Due de Ehoan ses memoires. English Books. *Howell of Venice. The Inscriptions of all the anticke stones, epitaffs of famous men, and modern inscrip- tions of Italy. Gage his voyage of the West Indies. Lithgow's travaills (in the eastern parts of the world). Morison's travaills. Ray's travaills. John Heydon's fancifull operations of con- jurations. Howell of Genoa and his letters. S' Phillip Temple of the lowe countreys. The history of the council of Trent. Robert Monroe, Major generall, the history of the wars of Gustavus. Guido Sebaldus mechanicall experiments translated out of Latin by M' Keite. The history of the valleys of Piedmont by S' Samuel Morland. Fuller's Church history. (7) A Particular of ye estate my Father intends to setle on me. In Sir Fury Gust's handwriting. In present. Houses and a wharfe in London improvable to a double value now lett att per Annum ......... Stamford, One Messuage, Cottages, and Pasture grounds, etc. Obthorpe cum Wilsthorpe, etc., A messuage, cottages, and about 400 acres pasture grounde, woods, etc., Lett of late years att nigh £300 per annum Boston and near adjoining therunto, lately lett at £50 per ann. & d. 084 10 00 080 00 00 220 00 00 038 01 06 Totall in possession . 422 11 06 SIE PURY OUST. 397 In reversion after Father's decease only. £ t. d. Wigtoft and Burtoft, Improvable rents att present and as times are . . 220 00 00 After the Father's and mother's decease. Kirton and Sutterton, etc., good rents as times now are and well wooded . 166 06 08 Bicker, Swinshead, etc.. Improvable now lett att . . . . 54 00 00 Pinchbecke and Spalding . . . . . . . . 125 03 04 Boston, late Uncle Purie's land . . . . . . . 30 00 00 Totall in Reversion . 695 10 0 Sum totall in Present and Reversion £1018 01 06 The estate free and clear. Improvable, no debts to pay, j'ounger children's portions being provided, besydes the wife's estate to be and remain to himselfe wholly in case it be suitable to his. (8) BILL FOR WINE. 1683. Pury Cust, Esq., the 8"- Octo' 1683 D' to Sam. Moore. £ *. d. . 9 00 00 . 2 11 03 . 0 02 06 . 0 06 00 . 0 01 06 £12 01 0:i M' CusT, """^^^ I have shiped in Mathew Brumby Master of the Truelove 1 hogshead of very good Clarrit & a Rundlet of Sherry which I hope will come safe to your hands if not already come, both the casks are packed in 2 hampers and twiged down that they cannot come at the wine, I wa.s with M' Barker about your house and he tells me that there hath been but one to see it. I shall endeavore to helpe you with a good tennant. When your wine hath come 1 month let your bottles be washed cleane with shot and let them dmine 2 days and when your wine is drawue of lay the bottles that the wine may lye upon the corke, my servis to yourself and good lady. Sir I am your obliged frind and servant to command Sau. Moobe. [Here may be also mentioned that there is a piteous letter of a later date, August 7th, 1691, from Sarah Moore, the widow of Samuel Moore, imploring Sir Pury Cust to pay a debt of ten pounds due for a hog.shead of wine, sold to Sir Robert Cotton by her husband, the money for which had been paid by Sir Robert to Sir Pury. Mrs. Moore euds her letter in these words : " Sir as you hope to do well when you come to die Don't Keep back such a just debt noe lon^^er which is due to the widow and fatherless .... if you please to write to me Dyrect your letter to the Great House just within Balding gardens next to Leather Lane or to my brother the Bishopp of Norwich (John Moore) in Hatton Garden by the newe chappell."] For 1 Hogshead Clarrit at 9" . For 10 galls. 1 quarte Sherry at 5" For a Rundlet .... For 2 hampers for the hogshead & Rundlet For porteridge and Cartage (9) COMMISSION IN CAVENDISH'S HORSE. 1688. William Hkney by the grace of God Prince oe Orange, etc. To PuRT CusT, Esq., Greeting. We reposing espetiall trust and confidence in your fidelity, counige, and good conduct Do by those presents constitute and appoint you to be Captain of a Troop in the Regiment of Horse commanded by William, Lord Cavendish. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of a Captain by exercising and well discipling both the OfBcers and Soldiers thereof in P F F 398 EECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. Armes, and to use your best Endeavours to Keep them in good Order and discipline. And We hereby command them to obey you as their Captain And you to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time, as you shall receive from Us, your Colonell or any your Superiour Officer, according to the rules and discipline of Warr, in pursuance of the trust We hereby repose in you. Given at S' James's the 31" day of December 1688. Signed WiLLM. P. OeangE. Enf with the Com. Gen. of the Musters Bj' his Highness Command D. Ceatifoed. Will. Jephson. Enf with me William Blathwayt. (10) LORD CAVENDISH'S REGIMENT OF HORSE. 1688. List of Commissions, bearing date December 31, 1688. From 'English Army Lists' hy Charles Dalton, vol. it., p. 247. Captains. W" Lord Cavendish,* Col. Jno. Coke, Lt. Col. Fras. Palmer. Parry (sic) Cust. Tho. Charleton. Jno. South. Adjutant. Robert Norton. Lieuts. Edward Harvey, Capt.-Lieut. Rob' Milward. W"> Nevill. Adam Bland. Fras. Sully. Phil. Prince. Chirugeon. Jno. Agar. Cornets. Carew Mews. Eic. Coke. Hy. Vincent. David Weaver. Tho. Hartop. — Cholmley. Chaplain. — Swindall. (11) SIR PURY GUST'S ACCOUNT FOR HIS TROOP FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 1688-9, AND APRIL 1689. 1690. In Sir Fury Cust's handwriting. Debtor. £ s. d. To Poundage of 129" being the Capt" & 3 men's pay 16 09 00 To 2 Debentures ....... 00 12 00 To Agency of 129" at 2'' per " . 01 01 06 To Poundage on 54'' being the 3 corporal's pay . 02 14 00 To Agency of 54" at 2'' per 00 09 00 To off recknings stopt for Clothing from 3 Corporallsfor 120 dayes, poundage & agency deducted comes to . . . 5 17 00 To poundage of 32'' being the pay of 2 Trumpetters 1 12 00 To Agency of 32" at 2'' per pound .... 0 05 04 To poundage of 615" being the pay of 41 Troopers 30 15 00 To Off recknings stopt for Clothing of 41 Troopers for 120 dayes at 6'' each, poundage & agency deducted 87 03 00 To agency of 615" at 2'' per pound .... 05 02 06 To subsistance remitted you to M' Wright at Nottingham 70 00 00 The more money remitted you as before .... 147 00 00 Paid your bill to M'' Cooper ..... 60 00 00 * Resigned his command as Colonel in April 1690, when he was succeeded by Meinhardt Sohomberg, afterwards Duke of Leinster and third Duke of Schomberg. SIR PUEY CUST. 399 £ *. d. Paid your bills to M' Smithsby by 1 for 80" 1 for 50" . 130 00 00 To so much returned you to York .... 35 00 00 To so much returned you to Newcastle .... 105 00 00 Paid your bill to M' Dogget the Sadler .... 28 00 00 Paid for 2 Silver Trumpetts ..... 20 00 00 Paid your bill to M' Baynes ..... 70 00 00 Paid & presented at Secretary Blathwait's office . 00 04 00 Paid to Officers & Clerkes at the Tower for Armory 00 05 00 Paid for 8 doz. of water guilt buttons at 6' 9 per doz. 02 14 00 Paid M' John Connell ...... 02 11 06 Paid Trumpetter Shackford for advance & a brass mouth piece . 00 15 00 Paid for your Commission & entring it . 03 17 06 Paid you at New(^astle ...... 135 19 00 Paid for a right Buff Belt for yourselfe .... 01 07 00 Paid for the burial of a Trooper at Tadcaster 01 11 00 Paid for carriage of the Troops accoutrements to Nottingham . 08 10 00 Paid for carriage of goods from Oxford & other incident charges 02 10 00 £967 04 04 Creditor. By the Capt"* pay & for his three servants for Jan., Feb., March, & April being 120 days at 21" 6'' per diem . 129 00 00 Dy Liie pay oi .5 v^orporaiiB lor i^u uays at v per uiem VO'k uu By pay of 2 Trumpetters for 120 dayes at 5' 4'' per diem 032 00 00 By the pay of 41 Troopers for 120 dayes at 5" 2" 6"* per diem 615 00 00 830 00 00 Balance £137 04 04 (12) DRAFT PETITION. 1688-9. To THE HonbI'E the Commons of England ASSKMBtEo in the obeat con^'ention. The humble petition of Purt Cust, Esq', Sheweth, That the town of Stamford in the County of Lincoln is an antient Borough and useth by pre- scription to send two burgesses to Parliament, That in obedience to his Highness the Prince of Orange's letter they did proceed to choose two such Burgesses on Monday the day Jan''* when a pole was demanded and had between Charles Bertie, Es(ir., W"' Hide, Esqr., and your Petitioner But the ayders and abettors of the part of Charles Bertie bearing themselves up by being the Magistrates of the town brought and allowed sevenill people to pole for him who had noe right at all and refused .severall that had right .... the Mayor rofu.«ed that a true calculation might be made and finding that the said Charles Bertie had the majority of true and false votes together immediately without the consent of your Petitioner proclaimed the said Charles Bertie to be duly elected. Also complains that several persons assaulted the persons and houses who they knew would not vote for the said Charles Bertie and violently assaulted the house of your petitioner in the night endeavouring to pull down the walls or break down the gates of jour petitioner calling him rebell for api)earing in armes with the Prince of Orange in the defence of the protestant religion and declaring if they had the petitioners person amongst them they would do his business to the great terror of several of the inhabitants. F F K 2 400 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. (13) MR. CURTIS' ACCOUNT. 1691. Curtis' accounts for receipts and payments made by him as Sir Pury Cust's agent between February 20"' 1689-90 and June 6"' 1691. During this time he received from Mr. Barker £290 4s. 6d., and paid the following sums : — £ s. d. 154 small bills, chiefly for clothing . . . . . . . 188 7 6^ 16 payments to " M" Hannah " Sir Fury's housekeeper . . . . 34 10 0 Several advances to Sir Pury, including the following item, " 1690, May 1, paid to S' Pury Cust himselfe when he went to Ireland 40" " . . . . 90 0 0 £312 17 6J Leaving a balance due to M' Curtis from Sir Pury of . . . . 22 13 0|^ (14) SHOEMAKER'S BILL. 1692. For S'- Pury Cust. 1692. d. Jan. 15. A pare of shooes for Mis' Ursula 1 9 Feb. 11. A pare for Esq"^ Richard Cust . 2 10 15. A pare for Miss Ursula .... 1 9 20. A pare for Madam Mary 2 6 Mar. 4. A pare for Esq'' Richard Cust . 2 10 13. A pare for Mis' Ursula .... 1 9 April 1. A pare for Mist. Ursula 1 9 May 10. A pare for Mis' Ursula .... 1 9 13. A pare for Esq' Richard Cust . 3 0 June 7. A pare for Mis' Ursula .... 1 10 14. A pare for Esq' Richard Cust . 3 0 28. A pare for Mis' Ursula .... 1 10 Aug. 5. A pare for Mis' Ursula .... 1 10 19. A pare for Esq' Richard Cust . 3 0 Sep. 10. A pare for Esq' Richard Cust . 3 0 12. A pare for Mis' Ursula .... 1 10 A pare for Joseph .... 8 2 A pare of Spur leather for S' Pury 0 6 Oct. 16. A pare for Mis' Ursula .... 1 10 A pare for Esq' Richard Cust . 3 0 Nov. 5. A pare of Red Calfe for Mis' Ursula . 2 0 A pare for John Chadick 3 0 A pare of Bootes for Joseph 7 0 A pare of shooes for Esq. Richard Cust 3 0 £02 19 9 A Bill deliverd before .... . 16 04 11 Add Bills for 1689, 1690, 1691 . . 5 02 8 24 07 03 Paid . 10 00 00 Bemanes due . £14 07 03 SIR PURY OUST. 401 (15) VERSES BY SIR PUET OUST. 1692. To Clohinda. For shame, Clorinda, lett's improve, Whilst Youth adorns thy rays. These few short minutes, snatch'd by Love From many tedious days. Beleive me, the' I cannot doe All that your freinds expect. To you by being allwaise true, I'le supply that defeiit. Your eyes and tongue made me beleive You would your I>amon love. You are too good him to deceive Whom no one else can move. If you want courage to despise The censure of the Grave, For all the Tyrant in your eyes Your heart is still a slave. Freinds I have as well as you. Who dayly councell mee Another mistri-sse to pursue. And leave of loving thee. Fame too, and false pretended freinds. Have wrong'd you worse than mee, Who, to accomplish their base ends. Would have us disagree. When I the least regard bestowe On what these freinds advise, May I be dull enough to growo Most miserably wise. In spite of all, then lett's unite, Lett Hymen's knott be ty'd, Clasp'd in my arms you every night Shall be to me a Bride. Ah, m)' Clorinda, did you know The torments which I feel. Some kindnesse sure from you would flowe. Which pitty would reveal. Why was I born to be a slave To one who slights my love? If sense of gratitude you have, That love in time may prove. My love is boundlesse as the air. When I from you would rove. Your Imniage still i)ersucs me there, In vain I strive to move. 402 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. In bedde I thinke to take repose. There you more cruell seem, And when short sleep my eyes does close, Tou haunt me in a dream. Fortune does in the selfe same shape The brave and constant try ; The foppes and cowards often scape. Whilst generous Heroes dye. Into my bosom you have thrown A raging, feavourish fire ; Quench itt, Clorinda, in your own, Or itt will ne're expire. Tis come, Clorinda, the fatall hour is come. That wee must part, severe and cruell doom To part with her, who to my soul's most dear, For all my joys and comforts centre there. But why must this sadde separation bee ? Businesse ; that selfish thing that leaves none free. But why to that should I subjected bee ? Or made a slave to any thing but thee ? Tis businesse, which when done will draw me near. And fix me then for ever to my Dear. Souls from dead bodyes part, and leave this light, Yett after separation they unite. Soe I, Clorinda, leave my soul with you. My body the dull thing businesse shall pursue. That done, I'll mount upon the wings of time To meet my love, in raptures all sublime. I'le fly more swift than arrows in the aire. And, when wee meet, I'le cling for ever there. Nothing shall after part us, but wee'l growe Like Vines together, which from one root flowe. Farewell, my lovely, dearest, charming fair. Each day when gone I'le adde for you a prayer. My dear Clorinda, must I bid Adeiu To all my joys, and happinesse, in you ? Itt is decreed, I will return again, Tho' you reward my love wit'a cold disdain. As well may you the hardest rocks devide. Or stem the current of the raging tyde. As bannish me for ever from your sight, Without whose presence day is dismall night. Thinke, my Clorinda, how much I love, and then. When you have thought, be cruell if you can. Thinke when I'me from you how the tedious day In hours, not minnutes, will slowly glide away. If you prove kind, I'me blest beyond compare ; If false, you plunge me into deep despair. Farewell, Clorinda, Heavens protect my Dear, And when I'me gone, grant you may wish me here. SIE PURY CUST. 403 (16) STAMFORD ELECTION. 1695. " A Poll Bill taken at the Markett Cross in Stamford on Thursday the four and twentieth day of October Anno Domini 1695 for the Election of two Burgesses for the Corporation of Stamford, Candidates being the Hon""'' Charles Bertie, the Hon'''' Phillip Bertie, Esq", and S' Pury Cust, Knight." The list of voters follows with the votes polled by them, being for Charles Bertie, Esq., 202, Philip Bertie, Esq., 17-i, Sir Pury Cust, 124. (17) ORDER FROM LORD LIEUTENANT OF LINCOLNSHIRE. 1698. To ALL AND Every thk Chief Constables and Constables in thb County of Lincoln. Whereas I am informed that there are several! Arrears in Several Hundreds in the parts of Lindsey, Kesteveu and Holland in the County of Lincoln of the week's Tax for the year 1697 yet unpaid, These are to require you upon sight hereof to pay the said Summs to Sir Pury Cust or his order and his receipt for the same shall be your sufficient discharge. Given under my hand this 15"' day of November 1697. Signed LiNDSEY. (18) MEMORANDUM RESPECTING A FIRE AT THE GEORGE INN, SPALDING. Action brought by J. Richards the landlord against Sir Pury Cust for burning the George Inn at Spalding by a negligent keeping of his fire. Witnesses to be called. John Kolyall. Lay at Richard's house that night and in the next room to S' Pury, awakened upon discovery of the fire by him was the first who attempted to see how it was, it seemed to him to bee occasioned by the fire in the chimney (which had been very great some days and nights before) or by some such way and not by the candle be<;ause there appeiired no flame in the room like that of curtains or hangings being on fire but rather a glowing fire and came from the other end of the room where the candle was not. The curtains and hangings were all callico .... Simon Edwards. Lay there al.so that night and over S' Pury's room where the fire began or was first discovered. Says he waf awakened by the noise of something falling like a piecx) of wood, which it seems was the same that raised S' Pury .... he saw fire fall from the top of the house down by the chimney side into his room before he got out which he saw to be the thatch of the house. That when he came into the street he saw the fire flaming out of the chimnej'. Says it was a considerable while before help could be got. It was nigh half an hour before they got a ladder to look into the room. They offer no evidence to prove positively it was occasioned by the candle being left in the room, but endeavour to prove by circumstances that it must happen that way and that it was S' Pury's speciall order to have a cjindle set up. Humpfry Marston, jun. Lay at the Red Lyon about fivety yards from the George .... upon the crying out of fire arose and was one of the first that enter'd the room whore S' Pury la}', he endeavoured to pull out the feather bed .... but overcome by the smoako had to leave it, the curtains of the bed began to Uiko fire while he was pulling the feather bed out of the room. Isack Slighthorn came to the George and looked into y' room where S' Fury Cust lay, saw the candlestick upon the table with the candle in itt just extinguishing. Anne Titley sayth she made a fire in S' Pury Cust's room by his man's order, ^varmed his bed, and gave his man two long candles which they asked for and two pipes when he came down ag;iin, shee a.sked him if he had left the fire and candles safe, he sayd, yes, safe enough, that when fire was cryed she rose and being sent by her master and mistress for some WTitcings in a press at S' Pury's door shee saw his bed and tolher a burnying but S' P's was the most burnt. 404 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. The quakers saw sparks fly out of the chimney. Old M' Dale sayth that M'' Bradshaw told him he left Sir Pury Cust's candle safe enough upon the chayre, but what his master did with it afterwards he knows not. Thos. Girs sayth M"' Bradshaw sayd he had taken his master's pipe from him, putt out the ashes and left the candle in the chair. (19) SIR PURY CUST'S NOTES IN HIS POCKET-BOOK. 1698. Entered at the end of Rider's Almanack for 1697. jjgjjjdum November IS'", 1698, all my cloths were burnt at Spalding and my almanacke or booke of accounts with severall papers of consequence therein since when I rec'd as follows : — Rec'd y' remaining part of Novemb. 1698. £ d. 21. Rec'd of Goodman Gill in part for wood . 30 00 00 27. Rec'd of M' Harby in part for rent . . 07 00 00 Rec'd of Rob' Clarke his last Mich"*" rent . 08 10 00 Received y' month ..... . 45 10 00 Expended in 9)^^^ 1698. £ s. d. 22. P" my Brother Cooper in full of all accounts . 16 10 00 To my wife for M" Savile .... . 11 00 00 A wigge and hatte ..... . 01 11 06 23. P'' y= Glacier in full .... . 00 12 00 P"" Nurse in full for y« child to y" 19"" instant . 00 03 00 25. P'" Clarke Slater in full .... . 09 18 00 P** for sheets, etc. 03 10 00 28. P* to A. [his wife] to y" 5'" of 10"'' . . 02 00 00 P'^ Nurse to y" 26'" instant .... . 00 03 00 Expended y" month ..... . 45 07 06 Remains in hand ..... £00 02 06 Moneys rec^ in lO*"' 1698. £ d. 2. Remains of y" last ..... . 00 02 06 Rec'd of Joe Harby all rent to Mich""*' . 14 10 00 6. Sold 2 bullocks for ..... . 11 00 00 ReC" of Will Ash last lady day rent . 05 10 00 12. Of Sam Clark all rent due lady day last . 09 00 00 Rec** pursuant to all order for trophy money . 19 00 00 16. My mother rep. me ..... . 05 18 00 20. Sold a heifer for . . 04 04 00 Rec*" of M' Burshem for 4 horses for 98 . 16 00 00 ReC of Robert Pepper .... . 14 14 00 29. Of Christo. Watkin ..... . 05 00 00 Of Gillson for wood inp' .... . 30 00 00 135 18 6 84 17 8 £51 0 10 SIK PURY OUST. 405 Expended in lO'"" 1698. £ s. d. 2. P'' town Rate in full ..... . 00 17 00 Pd. M'" Baxter in full .... . 00 07 00 Lent niy mother ..... . 04 08 00 Pd. for my Seal finding and for stockings . 00 10 00 5. Pd. to A. to y'- 12"' instant .... . 02 00 00 For a knife and si.ssar8 .... . 00 02 00 Lent M'' Brown for Brother Proby at S" christening . 02 04 00 To M' Mills . 00 11 00 6. Pd. for wheatmeal ..... . 00 03 06 For a whippe and to the Bookes . 00 12 00 To the music & singers .... . 00 07 06 For corks, nails, etc. ..... 00 05 00 Lupton Elih Bayley in full .... . 09 12 00 Pd. to A. to the 19"' instant .... . 02 00 00 12. M' Clarke for tobacco for my mother and my selfe . Allowed and p' Sara Clarke for taxes and other charges . 04 laid 07 00 out for me ..... . 06 08 08 Given M*^ Billingslev .... 02 04 00 13. P"" M' Baseley for tithe to Mich, la.st for Haceby poor . 02 10 06 Pd. M' Plan for oats ..... . 05 00 00 M' Slighthong for books .... . 00 05 06 Pd. to A. for y lioaso to 2 of June . . 02 00 00 Pd. Goodman his bill in full .... . 02 00 00 27. Pd. M' Douglas in full .... . 10 01 00 Pd. M' Queenburo in full .... . 12 10 00 Expended in all £84 17 OS (20) STATEMENT OF SIR PURY CUST'S DEBTS. Abstract of Mb. Wynne's Case and Note of Refobt of the Mastbb. From the original at Belton. Sir Pury Cast being seised in Fee of the Manor of Newton .... made a will in 1695 .... and thereby gives £1500 to his daughters Mary and Ursula .... and to the jwor of Newton £10 yearly .... and devises all his real estate to his father Sir Richard Gust, son . M' Proby and M' Cockayne, with remainder to his son Richard. Sir Pury being much encumbered the Executors would not act or prove the Will and his son M' Richard Cust (now since his grandfather's death Sir Richard), in Honour to his father's memory payes off all his father's debts which amounted tosides legaoys to more by £800 than the full value of all his reall and personal e,stiite amounted to About £4000 of such debt« were on mortgage and this being the Case, the said son did not take oui administration nor j)ay the poor of Newton their legacy of £10 bo<|Ucathcd to lliom. About 1708, the now Sir Richard having gotten ius.signment of s;iid mortg;iges agrees with M' Wynn for the sale of the Manner or Est^ite at Newton for £4250 and u]>oii the sale .... it was objected against that the legacy of £10 per annum to the i)oor was unpaid. A bill was tiled by the Attorney General at the Relation of the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of Newton .... against Sir Richard Cust, M' Proby and M' Cockayne, and the daughters of Sir Pury, setting forth the will Sir Richard by answer says all the reall Estate his father had power to charge was that at Newton of £170 per annum and 3 small cottages at Stamford at £1 10.«. per annum, and that his personall estate amounted to only £1000, and that he owed at his dejith, £4000 on mortgage, £1200 on bond, £400 on simple contract, and that his funerill amounted to £85 (total £5685) .... and also that he was advised that the legacy of ,£10 to the poor was a single payment which he O G G 406 EECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. was willing to pay. But when the cause came to be heard my Lord declared the legacy to the poor to be a continuing devise of £10 for ever, and if the assets fell short that this legacy should be paid in equal proportions with other legacyes .... and referred the matter to M' Meller to take an account .... In pursuance thereof the said Master Meller reports that Sir Fury's personal estate and arrears of rent amounted to £1029 10s. Id. That Sir Richard entered on the Manor and estate of Newton and 3 cottages at Stamford upon Sir Fury's death, being all the real estate he had to dispose of, other lands mentioned in his will being sold in his lifetime, and that the rents thereof at the time of this report amounts to £1507 17*. 9d., which added to £1029 10*. Id. make £2537 7s. lOd. with which Sir Eichard stands charged, that on the other hand he had paid ofiF debts of testator on bond and simple contract and funeralls amounting to £1687 O.s. lOd., and several mortgages of principall sums which amount to £3666 and arrears of interest £313, and the same being assigned over in trust for Sir Richard and being all out of his own pocket That the whole summe paid and due to Sir Richard was £7599 18s. 6d. which is more than he received by £5062 10s. 7d. That publick notice was given in the Gazette for the sale of the said estate, and that M'' Wynne offered £4275 for it and was the best bidder, and the Master therefore approves of him for purchaser, which summe of £4275 will not satisfye the said £5062 10*. 'Id. Note. — This Report which mentioned everything particularly, though the summes totall are only here given, was confirmed. (21) DEEDS OE SIR FURY CUST. 1678—1680. Marriage Settlement. Several Deeds, Fines, etc. 1. Deed dated August 21", 1678, by Mary Woodcock, widow of Edward Woodcock of New- timber, in consideration of an intended marriage between Fury Cust of Stamford and Ursula Woodcock her ouly daughter, by which she settles her copyhold estate at Burges Hill in the parish of Keymer, Su.ssex, on Fury and Ursula and their heirs after her own death. 2. Settlement dated August 21", 1678, by Sir Richard Cust, Bart., and Dame Beatrice his vrife of their estates, including the Blackfryars, Stamford, to the value of £400 per annum to provide an income for Fury Cust and Ursula Woodcock and a jointure for her, and of all their other estates worth £412 in reversion after their deaths. 3. Settlement dated May 22"'', 1680, made after Ursula Cust attained her majority, of her property in Sussex, and at Brook's wharf, Queenhithe; the Sussex property to Fury Cust in fee and the Brook's wharf property in strict settlement. Trustees, Anthony Collins and Henry Barker, both of the Middle Temple, Esquires. (See Sir Richard Gust's abstract below.) Abstract of these Deeds in the handwriting of the second Sir Richard Cust, Bart. 21 Aug. 78, in Cons" of marriage intented betw. S' Fury & Ursula Woodcock, S' Rich"* Cust, Baronet, & Fury Cust his son & heir apparent Grant and convey to M. W. and others & their heirs: f Messuage called Obthorp Hall & Tenement, 400 acres land and pasture to the said Messuage belonging in Obthorp, Thurlby, Wilsthorpe and Thurlby fen in co. Lincoln, And all hereditaments in these Townes. Messuage in Hackneby in co. Line. Scite of Dissolved Friory called the Black Fryars in or near Stamford in com. Line, with the walls thereof. And a lands & hereditaments thereto bel. as there are included with other hereditaments in Stamford. Messuage and Wharfe adjacent in occupation of Simon Young, 5 other messuages thereunto adjoining. All in Thames Street in a place called Dibble al's Townsend Lane V in parish of St. Michael, Queenhithe.* * This was formerly Burrell properly. SIR PURY CUST. 407 Capital messuage and 8 other messuages, and 170 acres arable, mead and pasture in Kirton and Sutterton in co. Line. Messuage and arable land, pasture, or mead containing 60 acres in Boston, Skirbeck, Skirbeck quarter, Fish toft and Sibsey, co. Line. Capital Messuage and 10 other messuages and arable and pasture cont (?) 150 acres in Pinchbeck in CO. Line. Messuage and 4 Cottages, and 60 acres arable, mead & pasture in Bicker in co. Line, And all Kirton, Sutterton, Boston and Skirbeck, Fishtoft, Sibsey, Pinchbeck and Bicker. As to fig. 1. To the use of the said Pury Cust & the heirs male of his body, Then of his brother Samuel Cust in tayl male. Then of S' Eic. Cust & his heirs. And as to all the Rest, To the use of S' Rich. Cust for life, then of Dame Beatrice his wife for life. Then of Pury Cust in tayl male. Then of Samuel Cust in tayl male. Then of the heirs of S' Rich. Cust. 22 May 80. Between Sir liic. Cust, Pury Cust & Ursula liis wife, daughter , Wils- thorpe & Thurlby Fen To the use of the Daughters of Pury by Ursula and the heirs of her body, Then of the heirs of Ursula by Pury begotten, Then of Pury & his heirs. And the rest aft<'r the deaths of Pury and Ursula to the heirs of Pury in tayl male. Then of Samuel Cu.st in tayl male, Then of S' Richard and his heirs. Provided if Pury settle CO" per ann"' above reprises To the same uses of Blackfryars, Then after such settlement that Pury might revoke the uses of all in Stamford. (22) NEWTIMBER. 1680. Tltree Deeds. 1. Articles of Agreement dated November 2;$"', 1680, by which Thomas Osborne of Poynings, CO. Sussex, agrees to buy from Pury Cust and Ursula his wife with the consent of M" Mary Woodcock [who had an annuity of £80 charged on the estate] the Newtimber estate for the sum of £4460, £2000 of which was to remain as a mortgage on the property. 2. Deed of conveyance dated May 18"', 1681, by Pury Cust, Ursula his wife and M" Mary Woodcock of the Newtimber estate to Thomas Osborne. G G O 2 408 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. 3. Mortgage dated May 19'\ 1681, of the Newtimber estate by Thomas Osborne to Henry Barker, John Cockayne, Henry Collins and Samuel Cust for 500 years for securing £2000 and interest at five per cent., and declaration of Trust for securing to M" Woodcock an annuity of £80 during her life, and subject thereto in trust for M' Pury Cust. (23) BOND POR FAITHFUL SERVICE. 1685. May 9, 1685. Bond for £1000 by which Andrew Bourne and Thomas Bourne, Barber Surgeon, bind themselves to Pury Cust that the said Andrew Bourne will serve the said Pury Cust as long as they " shall like each other .... in all such works, business and affayrs as the said Andrew Bourne shall be putt unto .... without absenting himself either by day or by night .... and shall not either waste or consume the monys, goods and cattells of the said Pury Cust." Signed Andrew Boitene. Thomas Botjene. Sealed with Pury Gust's seal, which bears these arms: Quarterly, 1 and 4, Cust ; 2, Pury ; 3, Randson ; over all, on an escutcheon of pretence. Or, on a bend gules, three crosses-crosslet Jitchee of the field. Woodcock. (24) MEMORANDUM. 1686-7. March 4, 1686-7. Memorandum by which Theophilus Orme declares that he occupies " the Mansion house of Obthorp as servant to Pury Cust of Stamford, Esq., to looke after the stocke there and goods belonging to the said Pury Cust .... the stock consisting of thirty lambe hoggs, twenty five ewes with their lambs, four cows, seven heiffers, one mare and two fiUys." Signed Theophilus Oeme. Witnesses, Alice + Robands. Andrew Bottrne. Sealed with the same seal as No. 22. (25) POLICY OF ASSURANCE (No. 2597). 1686. June 19, 1686. This present Instrument or Policy of Assurance witnesseth that whereas Pury Cust of Stamford in com. Lincoln, Usq.,* Is become a Member of the Society for securing Houses from loss by Fire by mutuall contributions, Now in consideration of the Sum of Four Shillings paid in hand by the said Pury Cust to William Hale of King's Walden in the county of Hartford, Esq., And Henry Spelman of London, Esq., being the annuall pa3'ment for securing the sum of fifty pounds to the said Pury Cust his Ex", Adm", and Assignes, On a Prick House situate on that East side of Toivnshend Lane in Thames Street in the parish of St. Michael, Queenhithe, betweene White and M' Champe in the tenure of M' Shadriek Childe, for the Terme of six yeares now to come according to the true intent and meaning of one Indenture or Deed importing a Method and Rules for securing Houses from losse by Fire, bearing date the Eight and Twentieth day of August in the yeare of our Lord 1684, made betweene the said William Hale * This is a printed form, and the words in italics are filled up in writing. Sm PURY CUST. 409 and Henr3' Spelman of ihe one part And the R' Worpp" Sir Henry Tulse, Late Lord Mayor of the Citty of London, and other trustees tlierein named, of the other part, Inrolled in the High Court of Chancery as in the said Indenture is expressed. They the said William Hale and Henry Spelman direct and appoint the Trustees aforesaid according to the said Indenture to pay and satisfy unto the said Fury Cust, his Ex", Adni", or (Assignes by endorsement on this present Policy) the sume of fifty pounds at the end of sixty dayes after the said house shall be burnt downe, Blowne up, demolished, or damnified by or by reasou or meanes of Fire, etc. (26) COUNTHORPE. 1088. Copy in Sir Pury Cust'n writing. Indenture dated October 1, 1688, between Pury Cust, of the one parte, and Sir Richard Cust and John Cockaine of Cockaine Hatly, of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Pury as well for and in consideration of the natural affection which he hath unto Mary Cu.st and Ursula Cu.st, and for making a competent livelyhood, jjrovision and portion for them, do convey to the said Sir Richard and John All the manor or Lordship of Counthorpe .... to spend £50 a peece yearly on the maintenance of the said Mar}- and Ursula, and to pa}' them the same when 21 or to raise them portions of £2000 each. (27) BROOK'S WHARF. 1092. Indenture dated March 10"', 1692-3, between Sir Pury Cust of Stamford, Knight, on the one part, and Sir Richard Cust of Uarholin, hart., on the other part, witnesseth that in consideration of £600 paid by the said Sir Richard to the said Sir Pury, that the said Sir Pury conveys to the said Sir Richard in trust All that wharf called Brooks wharf and a place called Dibles Lane, etc., in the parish of St. Michael, Queenhithe (formerly belonging to Thomas Woodcocke, Es(i., deceased, in right of a Decree of the Court of Judicature for Determination of Differences touch- ing houses burnt down in London dated December 17"', 1668), In trust to pay to Martha Carpenter an annuity of £100. (28) PURCHASE OF NEWTON. 1692. Indenture dated February 25"', 1692-3, between William Burnell of Winkeburne, co. Notts, Esq., and Cecill Cooper of Tliorgarton in the said co., of the one part, and Sir Pury Cust of Stam- ford, CO. Lincolti, of the other part, Whereas articles were Signed in November last between the said William Burnell and Mary his wife, Anne Middlemore, widdow, now the wife of the sjiid Cecill Cooper, and Alice Savile, spinster, of the one part, and the said Sir Pury Cust, of the other part, by virtue of which articles the said William and Mary Burnell, Anne Middlemore and Alice Savile did receive of the said Sir Pury Cust £450, and that the said Sir Pury did covenant to pay £1450 more on March 3"' next, in consideration whereof the 1" partys have covenanted to convey unto the said Sir Pury Cust the Mannor or Lordship of Newton in the co of Lincoln with the advowson, etc., now by reason the writings cannot be drawn by March 3"' .... it is agreed that the sum of £1 toO shall bo paid on March 16"' next and the conveyance of the said Mannor of Newton be then signed. 410 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. (29) MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT. 1692-3. Five Deeds. Indenture dated March ll"", 1692-3, between Sir Richard Oust and Sir Pury Cast, of the first part. Sir John Oldfield of Spalding, Bart., John Proby of Elton, John Cokayn of Cokayn Hatley and William Burnell of Winkburne, of the 2"'^ part, and Alice Savile, of the 3"' part. Counthorpe and Creeton estate settled on her and children of the marriage. Indenture dated March 11, 1692-3, between Alice Savile of Newton, of the 1'' part. Sir John Oldfeild of Spalding, Bart., John Proby of Elton, John Cokayn of Cokayn Hatlej', William Bur- nell of Winkburn, of the 2"'* part, Sir Pury Cust, Knight, of the 3"' part. Conveys her undivided S"* part of Newton to be held for her till £1000 mortgage on the Counthorpe estate to Thomas Saunders of Beechwood is paid off, which estate is settled on her for jointure and then for the use of Sir Pury Cust. March 11, 1692-3. Settlement between the same parties of the Haceby estate to the same uses. May 17, 1694. Deed by which Sir Pury Cust assigns the Newton estates to the above four trustees till the Mortgage on Counthorp is paid off. October 11"", 1694. Deed by which Sir Pury Cust charges an annuity of £30 on the Newton and Braytoft estates, in lieu of £600 his wife's share of the purchase money of Newton, for her benefit. (30) COUNTHORPE. 1694. October 12'*', 1694. Declaration (stamped 6'') by Sir Pury Cust of Stamford, Knight, which begins : " Upon the late Revolution in or about the mouth of October, 1688, when I went to meet our now Sovereign Lord King William (then Prince of Orange), I did make a voluntary settle- ment of my Manor and Lordship of Counthorpe upon Trustees for the maintenance of my two daughters and Portions for them." Declares that Sir Pury now cancels this settlement, having since made a Jointure and Settlement of Counthorpe upon Marriage with Alice his now wife. (31) MORTGAGE OF THE BLACKFRIARS. 1695. November 23'''', 1695. Indenture between Sir Richard Cust, Bart., and Sir Pury Cust, wit- nesseth that in consideration of £200 received from Sir Richard Cust, Sir Pury mortgages to his father his interest in the Blackfrj'ers house, etc., at Stamford. SAVILE FAMILY. (32) Thomas Savile. 1668. Lines written on a paper with double deep black edge. To the undefiled memory of that hopeful young Gentleman and my freind M'' Thomas Savile of Newton whose immature and Lanuginous Death I doe thus And more sadly bemoan — Sextilis 18, 68. Bright Babe Ascauius th'art gone But not alone. Knights and brave Knights have led the way Squires must away From funeral to funeral Wee doe post all SIR PURY CUST. 411 The various Tulips vail their Beauty For t'is their duty When Sol commands succeeding flowers Into their Bowers Do such fine things go willingly Without a crj-e Surrender their fair drooping Heads Goe to their Beds To this Carnation will not you Then bid adieu Doe, Then Juno Lucina will you yeild As fayre a new flower from the fayree Oldfeild Besides best Florists say j'our Scmper-vive In green Elj'sian fields shall still survive Let all those Antienl Yorkeshire Names so spend their while That None of Oldfeild or Savilo, Sa'vile : Dead child Thou speak'st and from thy hollow voice Bid'st Parents for themselves to mourn, for Thee rejoyce. NuUus in Ascanio chari stet cura Parentis. Sorrow and Joy they are but Euxine waves To conquest them Oh Lord how it embraves ! Fecit , Interfecit , (33) Savile Debds. 1550 — 1580. A bundle of Court Rolls of Newton beginning 4 Edward VI., when Mary Colvell, widow, late wife of Humphrey Walcott, was Lady of the Manor. In 4 and 5 Philip and Mary she was the wife of John Bothe, Es(|. In 8 Eli/alx^th John Bothe died. In 12 Eli/al)clh, Gabriel Savile seems to have married Mary Bothe and was Lord of the Manor in her right. 1581, May. Deed by which Gabriel Savyle and Mary his wife convoy land at Haceby to Michael Savyle, William Savyle and Thomas Whiclicot*. 1605. Depositions taken at Newton the last day of Maio, 3 James I., 1G05, before Augu-stine Hall, John Anderson and Edward Marrowe, gentlemen, by order of a commission to them directed out of the King's Courto of Wards and Ly veries. William Cottam of Newton, aged 92, deposed that 22 .selions of arable land in the middlemost part of the field of Newton nearc unto Walcott, in the parts of Kcstevon, abutting on a close belonging to the defendant M' Gabriel Savile, were first held by John Pell, then by one Barwicke, and after by one Barbor, and one Carre, and lastlio for thirty years or more by the said Gabriel Savile, and that this land did always belong to the Lordshi)) or manor of Newton. Michael Berrie of Swarbie, aged 80, and Richard Mallard, and Christopher Wil.son of Hacebie, aged 80, deposed the same. 1607, September G"". Deed by which William Savyle of Beverley, co. York, conveys lands at Haceby to Lady Katherine Pell of Dembledy. 1628, July 10. Marriage settlement by which William Savile of Newton in consideration of £500 paid by Thomas Thorold, settles his property at Newton on his brother Thomas Savile and Anne, daughter of Thomas Thorold, who were about to be married. 1649. Extract from the Great Roll of the Pipe 1(>49. Acquittance dated October 3, 1649, from Charles Fleetwood, Receiver of the Court of Wards, to William Savile, Esq., for £19 20\d., due from the manor of Newton and two messuages, five cottages, and 250 acres of land and pasture at Newton. 412 EECOEDS OF THE C[JST FAMILY. 1661. Depositions of Witnesses taken at Newe Sleeford, April 3"', 1661, before William Yorke, George Christopher and John Tilson, gents. By virtue of a commission forth of his Majesty's high court of Chancery for the examination of witnesses in a cause there depending between Elizabeth Thorold, widow, William Thorold her son, Anthony Williams and Mary his wife her daughter, Elizabeth Thornehill her granddaughter by her father Richard Thornehill, and Thomas Lucas her grandson by his father Thomas Lucas, plaintiffs. William Savile, Esq., Prancis Clinton alias Fynes,* and Humfrey Walcott, Esq., defendants. Thomas Palfreman of Haseby, clerk, aged 50, deposed that he had about November 1657 prepared the will of William Savile, Esq., who died Seised of the whole Manor of Haseby, worth about £200 yearly, and that he left about £1000 in personalty. That by this will William Savile devised his property to the abovenamed Clinton and Walcott for the use of his nephew William Savile of Newton and his heirs, failing whom to his nephew W iHiam Thorold, failing whom one moiety to his cousin Savile of Mexborow and the other moiety to Daniel Savile of London. Legacies of £200 each were given to each of the five complainants, which legacies were only paid in part. 1666, September 12. Commission signed by the Earl of Lindsey to William Savile as Captain in the Lincolnshire Militia. 1683. Marriage settlement of William Burnell and Mary Savile. 1691. Case for the opinion of Counsel, F. Pemberton, as to some legacies left by the will of William Savile, dated February 3'''', 1678-9, to his five daughters of whom two were since dead. Also two cases for the opinion of counsel, Creswel Leving and F. Pemberton, by which it appears that M"'* Savile had by her marriage settlement a jointure of £250 charged on the Haceby estate. There not being sufficient money to pay both her jointure and the Taxes, whether M" Savile could pay the Taxes out of her Daughters' other estate, as their Guardian. Counsel advised that M" Savile must pay the Taxes herself. (34) PEDIGREE FROM THE VISITATION OF LINCOLNSHIRE, 1634. College of Arms, C. 23, fo. 91. Asms. — Argent, on a bend sable three owls of the field, a martlet for difference. William Savile of Hallefax in com. Ebor., 4 sonn of Savile of Ellaud=pAnn, dau. of ... . Simpson. Michaell, Will™, Gabriel Savile of Newton inT=Elizabeth, dau. of Thomas Wendy of Hase- 1 sonn. 2 sonn. com. Line, 3 sonn.f I ingfeild in co. Cantab., esq. William Savile, Thomas Savile of Newton=7=Ann, dau. of Thom.=Mary, dau. of Rob' Yarburgh eldest sonn. aforesaid, 2 sonn, now Hving 1634. Thorold of Cathrop of Lincolne, 2 wife, in 00. Line, 1 wife. Elizabeth, about William Savile, oldest sonne and heyer apparent, Anne, 2 dau., 2 years 3 years 1634. about 4 years old 1634. old 1634. Thomas Savile. * This Francis Clinton alias Fynes was son of Sir Edward Clinton and ancestor of the Dukes of Newcastle. He was brother of Katherine Clinton who married first Thomas Savile of Newton and secondly Humphrey Walcott. t The Manor of Newton was, in 1570, held by Gabriel Savile in right of his wife "Mary Colvell, widow," who is not mentioned here. See last page. 413 CHAPTER XIV. URSULA WOODCOCK. It is only of late years that the importance in a genealogical point of view of the marriage of Pury Cust with the heiress of the Woodcock family has been fully recognized. It is however through this alliance and that of Ursula Woodcock's grandfather with the heiress of the Bellinghams of Sussex that Earl Brownlow and the other members of the Cust family have the right to quarter the arms of Edmund of Woodstock, the youngest son of Edward I., and that they now represent the senior line of the Poljambes of Walton, and of the Fitzwilliams of Aldwark. The earlier stages of Ursula Woodcock's Royal descent are fiiniiliar to genealogists, but it nevertheless seems better in a family history like this to trace it out in some detail. King Edward I. had by his second wife, Margaret, daughter of Philip III. of France, two sons, Thomas Plantagenet, Earl of Norfolk, usually known as Thomas of Brotherton, and Edmund Plantagenet, Earl of Kent, surnamed Edmund of Woodstock, who was, notwithstanding his Royal lineage, beheaded at Winchester in 1329. Edmund of Woodstock, who was born in 1301, luarried Margaret, sister and heiress of Thomas Lord Wake, and had (with two sons, who died without issue) a daughter, Joan Plantagenet Countess of Kent, who became eventually the heiress and representative of her family, and was from her great beauty styled " The Fair Maid of Kent." This Royal lady was married three times — first to William Montacute, Earl of Salisbui-y, by whom she had no issue ; secondly to Sir Thomas Holland, K.G., who was summoned to Parliament as Earl of Kent, in right of his wife; and thirdly to Edward the Black Prince, by wbom she was the mother of Richard II. By her second husband, Thomas Holland, Earl of Kent, she had a son and heir Thomas Holland, second Earl of Kent, who died in 1397, leaving (with two sons, who died without issue) six daughters, the fourth of whom, Eleanor Holland, married Thomas Monta- cute, Earl of Salisbm-y. Their only daughter and heiress, Alice Montacute, married Richard Nevill, Earl of Salisbury, who was the eldest son of Ralph Nevill, Earl of Westmoreland, by his second wife Joan Beaufort, daughter of John of Gaiuit. By him she had two sons, Richard Nevill, Earl of Warwick, the Kingmaker, and his brother, John Nevill, Marquess of Montagu, who were both slain at the Battle of Barnet in 1471. H II H 414 EEOOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. The younger of these brothers John Nevill, Marquess of Montagu, was the ancestor of Ursula Woodcock. He married Isabel, daughter and heiress of Sir Edmund Inglethorpe by his wife, Joan Tiptoft, daughter and eventually heiress of John, Lord Tiptoft, by his wife Joyce, daughter and coheiress of Edward Charlton, Lord of Powis, and his wife, Alianore Holland, who was another of the daughters of Thomas Holland, Earl of Kent. By his wife Isabel, the Marquess of Montagu left five daughters, who on the death of their brother George, Duke of Bedford, without issue in 1483, became his coheiresses, and were all entitled by a double descent through their mother as well as through their father to quarter the arms of Nevill, Holland, and Plantagenet. Lucy Nevill, the fourth daughter of the Marquess of Montagu, married as her first husband* Sir Thomas Fitzwilliam of Aldwark and Steveton, Knight,t by whom she had two sons, Thomas Fitzwilliam of Aldwark, and William Fitzwilliam, afterwards Earl of Southampton and K.G., who died in 1542-3,1 leaving no issue. Thomas Fitzwilliam of Aldwark, the elder son, married Agnes, daughter of Sir Hugh Pakenham, Knight,§ and was killed at the battle of Flodden Field, September 9th, 1513. He left three young children, William Fitzwilliam of Aldwark, his son and heir, and two daughters, Alice, born in March, 1511-12, and Margaret, who appears to have been a posthumous child and to have been born April 12th, 1514. William Fitzwilliam died at the age of five, August 26th, 1515, and it was found by the Inquisition as to his property, taken eleven years after his death, and dated September 10th, 1526, that "Alice then the wife of James Foljambe, aged fourteen years and six months, and Margaret then the wife of Godfrey Foljambe, aged twelve years on the 12th day of April last," were his sisters and next heirs. It appears by three other Inquisitions of the same date at the Record Office that this boy William Fitzwilliam of Aldwark, who died so early in life, had lands in the five counties of Nottingham, Stafford, Hertford, Lincoln and York, in which last county his mansion-houses of Aldwark and Steveton were situated, all of which property descended to his two sisters (1). Through these marriages with the Fitzwilliam heiresses the Foljambe family not only acquired the extensive estates of the Fitzwilliams of * Her second husband was Sir Anthony Browne, K.G. ■f Aldwark, the principal residence of this branch of the Fitzwilliam family, is situated in the parish of Ecclesfield in Yorkshire. This place as well as Steveton came to the Fitzwilliams by the marriage of Richard Fitzwilliam (the father of Sir Thomas Fitzwilliam above-mentioned) with Elizabeth, daughter and coheiress of Thomas Clarrell of Aldwark, whose grandmother, Elizabeth Reygate, was the heiress of Steveton. J His will, proved February 9tb, 1542-3, states that he had conveyed during his lifetime all his estates to his half-brother Sir Anthony Browne. § Her second husband was Sir William Sidney, Knight, and she was the grandmother of the renowned Sir Philip Sidney. URSULA WOODCOCK. 415 Aldwark but also became entitled to the representation of that family, and had the right to bear their arms, Lozengy Argent and Gules, together with those of Nevill, Holland, Plantagenet, and many other distinguished families . After the premature death in 1515 of William Fitzwilliara of Aldwark, Sir Godfrey Foljambe, Knight, then a personage of much distinction and influence in Derbyshire, obtained the wardship and marriage of Alice and Margaret Fitzwilliam, and according to the fashion of that day gave them in marriage, while still little more than children, to his two elder sons James and Godfrey. The Foljambe family appears to have been established in Derbyshire as early as the time of Henry III. For the early history of the Foljambes I must refer my readers to Dr. Nathaniel Johnston's ' Notices of the Family of Foljambe,' a document full of valuable information, compiled in 1701 from the private charters of the Foljambe family.* It will suffice here to begin their pedigree with Henry Foljaml)e of Walton, t who died in 1503-4, aged 70. He was buried at Chesterfield as well as his wife Benedicta, the daughter of Sir William Vernon of Haddon, Knight, by whom he had twelve children, of wliom two sons are important to this history, Godfrey, his son and heir, who was the ancestor of Ursula Wood- cock, and Roger, his seventh son, who died in 1528, and whose great- grandson Peter Foljambe became ultimately in 1(>40 the only surviving heir male of Henry Foljambe. Sir Godfrey Foljambe of Walton, Knight, the eldest son of Henry Fol- jambe, and already mentioned as the guardian of the Fitzwilliam heiresses, was born March 27th, 1472, and was three times Sheriff of Derbyshire. He married Katherine daughter of Sir John Leeke of Sutton-in-the-dale, Knight, about 1490. Sir Godfrey Foljambe died December 20th, 1541, his wife. Dame Katherine Foljambe, having predeceased him eleven years. They were both buried in Chesterfield Church, where a slab on the floor to their memory may still be seen near the other monuments of the Foljambe family. This slab, which was oritrinally the table portion of an altar- tomb, has on it the brasses of Sir Godfrey Foljambe and Dame Katherine his wife. Sir Godfrey's snrcoat bears the arms of Foljambe, Sable, a bend between nix escallops Or, impaling the arms of Leeke, Argent, on a saltire engrailed Sable Jive annulets Or. According to a drawing of the original tomb, which is now at Osberton, there were formerl}- on one side, in panels, figures of Sir Godfrey's three sons and their wives, and on the * The greater part of this work has been printed in Nichol's ' Collectanea TopOKraphica et Genealogica,' vols. i. and ii., from which I have extracted most of the facts and dates which follow respecting the Foljambes. Other dales will bo found in Foster's ' Yorkshire Pedigrees,' lliint<>r's ' Deanery of Doncuster,' and the ' Genealogist,' Now Series, vol. xii., ji. 253. + Walton was formerly the property of the Breton family. Isabel, daughter and coheiress of Sir Robert Hreton, married Sir John Loudham, whose daughter Margaret (sister and heiress of her brother Sir John Loudham) married Thomas Foljambe, the grandfather of this Henry Foljambe. H H H 2 416 EECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. other side liis three daughters and their husbands. The inscription round the edge of this tomb bore the following : — Off your charity pray for the soul of Sir Godfrey Foljambe, Knight, sometime one of the Honorable Council for the most Victorious Prince King Henry the Vlllth, and for ye soul of Dame Katherine his wife, daughter of ... . Leek which Dame Katherine deceased XXIIII day of May in the year of our Lord MCCCCCXXIX, and the said Sir Godfrey deceased ye XX day of December MCCCCCXLL* The three sons and three daughters of Sir Godfrey and Dame Katherine Foljambe represented on this monument were :t — I. Sir James Foljambe, Knight, the ancestor of Ursula Woodcock, of whom more hereafter. II. Godfrey Foljambe, of Aldwark and Groxden in StafEordshire, who was born at Walton, December 21st, 1512. He married (as has been already related) Margaret, the younger sister and coheiress of William Fitzwilliam of Aldwark, and lived at Groxden in Staffordshire, where Margaret died February 7th, 1556-7, and was buried in the Ghancel of Checkley Ghurch. She left no children to inherit her lands, but by some family arrangement her moiety of the Fitzwilliam estate became after her death subject to the disposal of her husband Godfrey Foljambe. This fact appears by the Inquisition as to Margaret's property which was taken after her death at York Gastle, on October 6th, 1557. It is here stated that her share of the Fitzwilliam estates, then consisting of a moiety of the manors of Aldwark, Watterhall, Wadworth, Sandall, Newton- super-Derwent, Haldenby Park, Thorpe next Wentworth, Steton, Skelman- thorpe, Whetcroft, Hely Hall, Hollyn Hall, Dalton, Thorpe, Astley, Penyston, HoUandswayn and Adwick-super-Derwent, in the Gounty of York, besides a moiety of 30 messuages, 80 [? cottages] .... water-mills, one fulling-mill, 4000 acres of land, 2300 acres of meadow, 3000 acres of pasture, 2200 acres of wood and 4000 acres of furze and heath, besides rents in the places above-named, and fishings in the waters of Bawtrie and Myssen, had been conveyed in 1541 to Godfrey and Margaret and their heirs and assigns (3). Godfrey Foljambe survived his wife nearly three years, and died in 1559. By his will (dated February 1st, 1558-9, and proved January 10th, 1559-60f ) he directs that he should be buried by Margaret his wife in Gheckley Ghurch, where a tomb was to be set for him in the South side of the chancel. He gives legacies to his cousin Katherine Foljambe and Elizabeth her mother, and to his godson Henry Foljambe and his brother Godfrey, the * See for this and other inscriptions, and for an account of the Foljambe tombs at Chesterfield, Lord Hawkesbury's 'Monumenta Foljambeana,' in the ' Reliquary,' vol. xiv., p. 65. t Sir Godfrey and Dame Katherine Foljambe had an elder son, named John, who died an infant, and was buried at Sutton, October 20th, 1499. X P.C.C., Mellersh. UESULA WOODCOCK. 417 sons of his brother George Foljambe of Barlborough. He devises Aldwark and most of the Fitzwilliam property to his nephew Godfrey, son and heir of his brother Sir James and the heirs of his body, with remainder to his nephew George Foljambe. He then devises to his natural son Godfrey Foljambe (alias Brownlowe) and his heirs male, his manors of Adwick and Skelmanthorpe, Kirk Sandall, Long Sandall, Cundall, Tyndall and Syllara, in the County of York, besides all the lands which he had from his father Sir Godfrey Foljambe, with remainder in succession to his nephews Godfrey and George Foljambe, his nieces Frances Thorne and Mary Foljambe and his nephew Francis Foljambe, failing all of whom to his brother George Foljambe of Barlborough in fee, who was to have the custody, rule and governance of young Godfrey. He specially entreats his brother, on account of the kindness and affection he had always shewn to him, "to bring up the said Godfrey in learning as he bringeth up his own children." This charge seems to have been religiously carried out, and eventually Godfrey Foljambe (alias Brownlowe) married his guardian's daughter Joan, by whom he had no issue. Becoming involved in financial difficulties he afterwards sold his life interest in the Yorkshire property to his cousin Godfrey Foljambe of Walton, and sold or mortgaged his Croxden estates to Edward Belling- ham, the husband of his cousin Troth Bellingham, in 1595-6.* Godfrey Foljambe (alias Brownlowe) died about the end of the century, and many law suits took place after his death respecting the distribution of his property. III. George Foljambe of Barlborough, the third son of Sir Godfrey Foljambe and Katherine Leeke, was born at Walton, January 25th, 151 :}-14. He married Dorothy daughter of Arthur Barlow, by whom he had five children, of whom the eldest son, Henry Foljambe, married Mary, sister of John Lord Darcy, whose first husband was Henry Babington of Dethick, and the younger son Godfrey Foljambe married Emma Tunstead. His three daughters were Troth, Katherine, and Joan who married (as mentioned above) her cousin Godfrey Foljambe (alias Brownlowe). None of this family appear to have left any issue. IV. Benedicta, the eldest daughter of Sir Godfrey Foljambe, was born at Walton, June 20th, 1499 ; she married first. Sir John Dunham, Knight,t and secondly, Sir William Newnliam, Knight. • See two Final Concords, temp. Elizabeth (' Historical Collections, Stairordshiro,' William Salt Society, vol. xvi., pp. 151 and 101). By the fir.st of these dated Octave of St. B. M. 38 Eliaibetli, Godfrey Foljambe otherwise Brownelowe, armiger, Edward Bellingham, armiger, and Truth his wife, deforciants, convey for £000 12 messuages, etc., and 1000 acres of land, meadow, pasture, wood, furze an, Comyn, Semee of crosses-crosslet , three garbs. 10, Rcygatu, A bend lozengt/. 11, Nevill, A saltire and laltel of three points. 12, Montacute, Three /iisils in fess. 13, Monthermer, An eagle displaged. 14, Plantagenet, Earl of Kent, England, within a bordure. 15, Tiptoft, A saltire engrailed. IG, Charlton, A lion rampant. 17, Inglethorpe, A cross engrailed. 18, Bradston, On a dexter canton a rose. 19, De la Pole, A fess between three leopards' faces, an annulet for difference. 20, Burgh, A fess daneettee. 420 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. 1557-8, Troth daughter of William Tyrwhit of Kettelby, by whom he had an only son Godfrey, who was born in 1558. He died January 10th, 1585-6, and was buried in Chesterfield Church, where his son put up an altar-tomb, and a mural monument to his memory. His wife Troth survived him, and afterwards married Sir William Mallory, Knight. She had for her jointure the whole of the Aid war k estate, which she enjoyed until her death in 1617. By his will dated May 1st, 1585, and proved April 23rd, 1586,* Sir Godfrey Foljambe confirms to his wife Troth the Aldwark estate as her jointure, and gives her in addition half of the manor of Brimington, which he had lately bought from Lord Vaux of Harrowden. All his other property he devises to his son Godfrey and his heirs male, with remainder to his brother George and his heirs male. He gives legacies to his sisters, Barbara Burdet, Grace, Anne, Mary, and Frances and to his cousin George son of Roger Foljambe, deceased. He mentions that his sister Lucy was by her father's will to be ordered by him, but had refused to be so, and had married Ralph Stevenson, but nevertheless he directs that she and her two sons, Francis and Godfrey Stevenson, were to receive the hundred marks which should have been hers, to be equally divided between the three. On the death of Sir Godfrey Foljambe, his only son Godfrey Foljambe the younger, succeeded to the Walton property, but never came into possession of Aldwark, which was held by his mother as her jointure. He was born at Walton, November 21st, 1558, and married in his father's lifetime Isabel daughter of Sir Christopher Wray, Lord Chief Justice of England, but had no issue by her. He died June 14th, 1595, and was buried in Chesterfield Church, where there is a monument to his memory. His wife Isabel, who survived him, died in 1622, having married secondly Sir William Bowes, Knight, and thirdly on May 7th, 1617, John Lord Darcy of Aston. This Godfrey Foljambe the younger, with whom the male descendants of Alice Fitzwilliam failed, made a very long and elaborate will, dated February 27th, 1594-5, and proved August 23rd, 1595,t by which he gives his wife Isabel a legacy of £2000, and devises to her for life his mansion- house and property at Walton, and a lease which he held of Aldwark, with remainder to his cousin Thomas Foljambe, the eldest son of his uncle by the half-blood, Francis Foljambe of Wolthwaite. Godfrey further devises his expectant remainder to the property of Godfrey Foljambe (alias Brownlowe) to his cousin Hercules Foljambe. A passage in his will mentions his uncle George Foljambe, then deceased, and his daughter Troth, then the wife of Edward Bellingham, as having some claim to a house at Brimington, to which I shall refer later. It may be mentioned here as a curious fact, that after the death of Godfrey Foljambe the younger, nearly all of the estates of the Foljambe family were in the * P.C.C., Windsor 22. t P.CC, Scott 54. UESTJLA WOODCOCK. 421 possession of the three widows of the late owners of the property. Constance, the widow of Sir James Foljambe, appears to have held certain land till her death in 1600 ; Troth Lady Mallory, the widow of Sir Godfrey Foljambe, enjoyed the Aldwark estate till 1617 ; and Isabel, the widow of the younger Godfrey, had Walton till she died in 1622. Little there- fore passed at this time to Francis Foljambe, who was in remainder to the Aldwark estate, or to his son Thomas, to whom Godfrey Foljambe had devised the reversion of his other property. II. Frances, the eldest daughter of Sir James Foljambe and Alice Fitzwilliam (from whom the present owner of Aldwark, the Right Hon. Francis John Savile Foljambe, and his brother Cecil Foljambe, Baron Hawkesbury, are descended), was bom at Walton, December 31st, 1529. She married first John Thorne, and secondly Henry Fitzwilliam of Scampton, and had by her first husband an only daughter and heiress, Alice Thorne, who married first Ellys Staley, by whom she had an only daughter Zeno, and secondly Roger Woodroff of Hope, co. Derby, by whom she had no issue. Zeno Staley married Edmond Woodroff of Hope, by whom she had a son, Ellys Woodroff* (or Woodrove) of Hope (admitted to the Inner Temple 1610, and a Bencher 1637), who, by his wife Anne, daughter of Hugh Brooker, had a daughter and co- heiress, Jane Woodroff, who was baptized at St. Saviour's, Southwark, on January 23rd, 1622-3. This Jane Woodroff was married at Hope, on September 19th, 1642, to her distant cousin Peter Foljambe,t then the heir male of the Foljambes of Walton, and who ultimately became entitled to the Aldwark estate under a settlement made by his kinsman Sir Francis Foljambe, Bart. III. Cecily (or Lucy), the second daughter, was bom December 31st, 1530. Dr. Johnston mentions a covenant of marriage, dated November 19th, 1558, between her and Roger son and heir of Roger Greenhough of Tevershall, but Sir Godfrey Foljambe, who calls her in his will Lucy, says that she married without his consent one Ralph Stevenson, by whom she had two sons, Francis and Godfrey Stevenson. IV. George, the ancestor of Ursula Woodcock, whose history will follow. V. James, twin with George, born June 22nd, 1532, who died young. • " Ellys Woodroff" signs the pedigree of the Woodroff s of Hope in the Visitation of 1634 (C. 33), spelling his name in this way. t This descent of Jane Woodroir has been supplied to me by the courtesy of Lord Hawkesbury. It is a curious fact that her h\isband Peter Foljambe helonjred to a much older cenerition than his wife, Peter being fourth in descent, and Jane Woodroff seventh in descent from Henry Foljambe of Walton. Jane Woodroff belonged to the same generation as Ursula AVoodcock, who married Pury Cust, they being sixth cousins to each other and third cousins three times removed to Peter Foljambe. I I I 422 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. VI. Mary, born July 31st, 1533, who married Vincent Fearne, Esq. The six children of the second marriage were : — VII. Barbara, who married in 1569, Thomas Fletcher. She is described in her uncle Sir Godfrey's will, which is dated in 1583, as Barbara Burdet, and may possibly have had a second husband of that name. VIII. Grace, who married Henry Morgan, and whose daughter Anne Morgan (mentioned as the heir of William Morgan), married Sir Walter Montacute, Knight. IX. Anne (or Agnes), who married James Walton, November 18th, 1561. X. Jane. XI. Katherine. XII. Francis, the only son of Sir James Foljambe, by his second wife Constance Littleton, was born before 1553, in which year his father settled an estate at Brampton upon him. In 1594 he was living at Wolthwaite in Yorkshire, and was known, according to an old pedigree from Wolley's Derbyshire Collections, which is printed at the end of the chapter, as " Francis with the club foot." He married Frances daughter of Thomas Burdet, and widow of Francis Wortley of Wortley, by whom he had two sons, Thomas and Francis. He died September 30th, 1600, two months after the death of his mother, and was buried at Chesterfield. According to an Inquisition taken two years after his death, in 1602, Francis Foljambe died seised of thirty messuages and four hundred and ninety acres of land in Brampton, Chesterfield, Newboulde and Dunston, in the County of Derby, which his father had settled upon him by a deed dated May 20th, 1553. He was also entitled in expectancy on the death of his sister-in-law, Troth Lady Mallory, to the Aldwark estate, then consisting of thirty messuages and sixteen hundred acres of land (5) ; but as Lady Mallory survived him, he never came into possession of this property (4). He was succeeded in the Walton property by Thomas Foljambe, after- wards Sir Thomas Foljambe, Knight, his eldest son, who was twelve years old at the time of his father's death, and was therefore born in 1588. Thomas Foljambe was placed under the guardianship of Sir James Har- ring-ton. Knight, who married liim in 1604 to his daughter, Anne Harrington. It seems that the poor lad was not well treated either by his guardian or by his wife Anne, on whom he was persuaded when he came of age in 1609 to settle all his property, to the exclusion of his brother Francis. The following curious account of the manner in which his short and troubled life ended is given in Dr. Johnston's History, being the allegations made in a Bill in Chancery, filed some years later by Sir Francis Foljambe, Bart., against Dame Anne Molineux and her brother Sir Edward Harrington, Bart., to recover some of his brother's property: — That Sir Godfrey Foljambe, being seised of lands com. Derby, of the value of £3000 per annum, settled them to the use of Godfrey Foljambe [his son] and UESULA WOODCOCK. 423 Isabel his wife and their heirs male, the remainder to Sir Thomas Foljambe, brother of Sir Francis, and the remainder to his heirs male. That Godfrey died the 37th Elizabeth, without issue, and Isabel was seised for life. That Sir Thomas, being an infant of 12 years old, took to wife Anne daughter of Sir James Harrington. That before his full age, being married five or six years. Sir J ames Harrington, Dame Ann his daughter, and Sir John Molineux, did devise to obtain from Sir Thomas Foljambe the inheritance, upon pretence to avoid inconsiderable bargains, and two years before his fuU age. Term Hillary, the 4th Jacobi [1607], and the 19th October shortly after his full age, got him to seal a demise of all for 99 years, yielding but £600 per annum, being worth £3000 per annum, and in Michaelmas Term, the 7th Jacobi [1609], levied a fine, and they got him to settle his estate upon the Lady Ann and her heirs, upon fraudulent pretences. And Sir Thomas after- wards denied that they were any other but in trust, and complained of their ill usage of him, and Sir Thomas, having a purpose to estate all his lands after his death without issue male upon Sir Francis and the heirs male of his body, to prevent which the Lady Ann and Sir John Molineux, etc., caused a Petition to be preferred against Sir Thomas to the Lords of the Council, and upon untrue suggestions procured him to be sent for to London by a Pursuivant, and after by the terror thereof he grew sick and died on his way to London. But we must not linger any longer over the sorrows of tlie much oppressed Sir Thomas Foljambe, who probably died about 1612, and certainly before September 22nd, 1613, when his widow Anne married Sir John Molineux, Bart., who had aided and abetted her in her proceedings against her unfortimate husband. Sir Thomas Foljambe left no issue, and his brother Francis (as we have seen) sought the aid of the Court of Chancery to recover from Lady Molineux the family property in Derbyshire. After a long litigation he succeeded in obtaining a decree limiting the interest of Lady Molineux to an estate for her life. On the death of Troth Lady Mallory, in 1617, Francis Foljambe came into possession of the Aldwark estate. In 1622 he was created a Baronet, but the expensive litigation in which he had been involved, coupled with his own natural extravagance, impoverished him to such an extent, that he not only sold Walton, the old family seat of the Foljambes, to Sir Arthur Ingram in 1633, but also parted with a great part of the Aldwark property, the rental of which he reduced to about £1000 per annum. Sir Francis Foljambe married first, in or before 1615, Elizabeth daughter of Sir William Wray, Knight, and by this marriage (which turned out an unhappy one) he had a son, Godfrey, who was baptized at Chester- field, September 23rd, 1616, and buried there on the following day. There was also a daughter, Frances, baptized at Chesterfield, January 2nd, 1626-7, whom Sir Francis afterwards repudiated as his child, and carefully excluded her, by the settlement which he made of his property in 1640, from any share of it. Notwithstanding this repudiation, Frances Foljambe married I I I 2 424 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. two husbands. Sir Christopher Wray (her cousin by her mother's side), and John Troutbeck, M,D., but had no issue by either of them. Sir Francis Foljambe married secondly, not long before his death, Elizabeth daughter of Sir George Reresby, on whom he settled Aldwark as her jointure, April 15th, 1639, but he had no issue by her. Sir Francis died at Bath, September 25th, 1640, and with him and his daughter this branch of the Foljambes became extinct. His widow, Elizabeth Lady Foljambe, married, subsequently, three times — first. Captain Edward Horner ; secondly, William Lord Monson ; and thirdly, Adam Felton. She died December 29th, 1695, when Aldwark passed to Francis, the son of Peter Foljambe on whom Sir Francis Foljambe had settled Steve ton and the reversion of Aldwark. We learn these facts as to the disposition of the property of Sir Francis Foljambe from the Inquisition taken after his death, August 28th, 1641, which after reciting the jointure deed dated April 11th, 1639, states that by another deed dated June 3rd, 1640, Sir Francis had conveyed to Reginald Read and Elize Woodrofe, both described as of the Inner Temple, the reversion of the Aldwark estate after the death of his wife, also Steveton and the advowson of the Rectory of Tickhill, upon trust for himself for his life, with remainder to his heirs male, failing whom, with remainder as to the advowson of Tickhill to his cousin Peter Foljambe, and as to Aldwark and the rest of the property to Francis Foljambe Blake- man and his heirs male, but in case these failed, with remainder to Peter Foljambe and his heirs male. The Inquisition further states that Sir Francis Foljambe died September 25th, 1640, without male issue, and that Francis Foljambe Blakeman died November 1st in the same year, without male issue, and that Frances Foljambe was the only daughter and next heir of Sir Francis Foljambe, and that she was at the time of her father's death of the age of eleven years six months and fourteen days (5). On the death of Francis Foljambe Blakeman (whose relationship to Sir Francis is not explained), Peter Foljambe became entitled at once to Steveton and also to the reversion of the other Foljambe and Fitzwilliam estates, though, as he died in 1668-9, he never obtained the actual possession of the family mansion of Aldwark, which was retained by Elizabeth Lady Monson until her death in 1695. Peter Foljambe, here mentioned, was descended from Roger, the seventh son of Henry Foljambe of Walton. Roger Foljambe, who lived at Linacre Hall, and died in 1528, married Helena daughter and heiress of John Coke, by whom he had two sons, Godfrey Foljambe of Plumley and Roger Foljambe, the ancestor of Peter Foljambe. Godfrey Foljambe of Plumley, the elder of these two brothers, died July 12th, 1552, leaving two sons, Godfrey and Hercules, neither of whom left any issue. His brother Roger Foljambe the younger, of Linacre Hall, married Mary daughter of Roger Columbell, by whom he had a son, George Foljambe, described as of UESULA WOODCOCK. 425 Walton and Higham in Derbyshire, who married Gertrude daughter of Sir George Skipwith, and had issue by her two sons, Francis, who died young, and Peter, born in 1599, who appears to have been in 1640 the only male representative of the Foljambes of Walton. After the death of Sir Francis Foljambe, Bart., in September, 1640, Mr. Ellys Woodroff (or Woodrove), one of the trustees of the deed executed in June in that year, already mentioned, by which Sir Francis settled his estates on Peter Foljambe, assisted the latter to establish his claim to the Foljambe property, and afterwards in 1642, gave him his daughter Jane in marriage, who was (as we have seen at page 421) lineally descended from Alice Fitzwilliam. Peter and Jane Foljambe resided at Steveton, where Jane, although twenty-three years younger than her husband, died the first on September 4th, 1658, and was buried in the neighbom-ing church of Ledsham. Peter Foljambe who survived his wife till February 26th, 1668-9, was buried in the church of Sherborne, in which parish his house at Steveton was situated. Francis Foljambe, the son and heir of Peter and Jane Foljambe, was born at Steveton, February 26th, 1643, and continued to reside there mitil the death of Lady Monson in 1695, when he came into possession of the family-mansion at Aldwark. He deserves the gratitude of the historian, for it was at his charge that Dr. Johnston's History of the Foljambe family and their numerous connexions was compiled, a valuable work, which has furnished the greater part of the facts above recorded. He married Elizabeth daughter and heiress of George Mountaigne, and both he and his wife were buried in Ecclesfield Church, where is a large mural monument to their memory, bearing the arms of Foljambe, with twenty-two quarterings, including the arms of Fitzwilliam, Nevill, and Plantagenet. Francis Foljambe, however, although possessing the Aldwark estate, and also representing Frances, the eldest daughter of Sir James Foljambe and Alice Fitzwilliam, was not really entitled to quarter the Fitzwilliam arms so long as any descendant of George Foljambe, the second sou of Sir James and Dame Alice Foljambe, was in existence, and in the following pages it will be proved conclusively that George Foljambe left an only daughter, Troth Foljambe, who married Sir Edward Bellingham, and who is now represented by Earl Brownlow. IV. George Foljambe of Brimington and Holme, the second son of Sir James Foljambe by Alice Fitzwilliam, to whom we now return, was born at Walton, at midnight, on Friday, June 21st, 1532, being twin with his brother James, who died an infant. George's godfathers were Henry Hill, rector of Eckington, and his luicle George Foljambe of Barlborough. His godmother was his aunt Benedicta, wife of Sir John Dunham, Knight. He married probably about the year 1572, Ursula, one of the twenty-five 426 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. children of Richard Whalley of Screveton in Nottinghamshire,* by whom he had an only daughter^ Troth, born in 1573. George Foljambe died at the age of 56, and was buried at Chesterfield, March 15th, 1588-9, where there is a slab to his memory on the floor of the church, with the figure of a man in armour cut on it, and an inscrip- tion, now nearly illegible, but which seems formerly to have been : — Patruus hie patrem natumque interjacet, ille Georgi, qui Foljambe nomine notus erat. Vixerat innocuus, pietatis cultor et aequi, Occubuit placide commiserante Deo. Which may be freely translated : — Twixt son and father here the Uncle rests, George Poljambe, hight, of ancient name and race : On earth he followed Virtue's stern behests, In death he trusts in God's eternal grace. Ursula Foljambe who survived her husband, and was afterwards twice married, first, to Ralph Stansall, and secondly, before 1595, to Edmond Slater, died at Newtimber, the residence of her son-in-law. Sir Edward Bellingham, where her burial is entered in the Register as " Mrs. Ursula Slater," on March 29th, 1601. It appears likely that neither her secondf nor her third husband were in the same rank of life as the Foljambes, and that these remarriages so quickly succeeding each other gave great offence to George Foljambe's relations. This may partly account for the way in which her daughter Troth Foljambe, although she was the heiress and representative of her grandmother Alice Fitzwilliam, seems after- wards to have dropped out of the Foljambe history, but the chief reason for this was no doubt the fact that Aldwark had been settled (apparently by Sir Godfrey Foljambe) on Troth's half-uncle Francis Foljambe in case of the failure of the male heirs of Alice Fitzwilliam, thereby rendering Troth a personage of little account in the family. Troth Foljambe, who was the only child and sole heiress of her father George Foljambe, was baptized at Chesterfield, August 23rd, 1573, and was probably named after her aunt Troth, the wife of Sir Godfrey Foljambe. She married her first-cousin Edward Bellingham of New- timber in Sussex, afterwards Sir Edward Bellingham, Knight, whose mother was another of the daughters of Richard Whalley. The date and place of the marriage of Troth Foljambe is not recorded, but it probably * She was one of the daughters of his second wife, Ursula Thwaites, as may be seen in the pedigree of the Whalley famil}- at the end of the chapter. t There are several entries respecting the Stansall family in the Chesterfield Registers. One dated " March 27"', 1594, of the burial of Humfridus Stansall, tanner," may refer to the father or brother of Ralph Stansall. The name of Slater does not appear in the Registers. UESULA WOODCOCK. 427 took place some time during the year 1592, as her eldest child, Ursula, was baptized at Chesterfield, March 10th, 1592-3. In consequence of the manner in which this Ursula Bellingham and her descendants have been persistently omitted from many of the Foljambe pedigrees, it must be again clearly stated what her mother's position in the Foljambe family was in 1595. On the death of Godfrey Foljambe the younger, of Walton, in that year, his first-cousin Troth Bellingham, as the only child of his uncle George Foljambe, was his heiress-at-law, his uncle Francis by the half- blood being excluded by the Common Law. Her position in this respect is recognized in several contemporaneous legal records. It will be sufficient to give as an example of this the following extract from a Bill in Chancery, filed in November, 1596, by one Leonard Reresby against Hercules Foljambe and others, respecting some lands lately belonging to Godfrey Foljambe (alias Brownlowe), the reversion of which had been bequeathed by Godfrey Foljambe of Walton to Hercules. Here Troth and her husband are emphatically described as " One Edward Bellingham and Troth his wife, the which Troth is heir by the Common Law of England to Godfrey Foljambe of Walton, deceased about a month."* In the answer of Hercules Foljambe to this Bill, he also speaks of them as " one Edward Bellingham and Troth his wife, being cozen and next heire to Godfrey Foljambe of Walton, to whom the inheritance remains." Still further to emphasize this point it will be well to quote ut length the passage already referred to in Godfrey Foljambe's will, dated in 1594,t which speaks of his cousin Troth as the wife of Edward Bellingham, and also mentions her mother Ursula and her three successive husbands : — .... And whereas Edmond Slater and Ursula his wife, lato wife of Kauffe StansaU now pretend and clayme to have and hould for tearmes of certeyne years yet to come and enduring one messuage or tenement with the appurtenances in Brymmingtoii in the countye of Derby sometime in the houldiug or occupation of one CoUyn Faushawe and also one other messuage or tenement in Brymmington aforesayd and the landes and grounds thereunto belonging some time in the occupation of one Shawe or his assigns by coloure of one lease or graunte thereof made unto the said Ursula and George Foljambe my uncle deceased some- tyme husband of the said Ursula and to Trorothe [sic] his djiughter now wife of one Edward Bellingham, Esquire, by and from my father Sir Godfrey Foljambe. Enough has now been said to establish the fact that Troth, the wife of * Chancery Proceedings, Elizabeth R.R., No. 42. At a later date (certainly after 1G03) we find the same fact alluded to in the interrogatories (quoted by ])r. .loliuston), in an action brought by Hercules Foljambe against Sir Edward Bellingliani, Knight, William Uokeby, Godfrey Piatt, and others. " Whether Godfrey Foljambe alias Hrownlowe, was owner of the manor and lordship of Adwick-super-Derweut, Kirk Sandall, Long Saudall and lands in Thribergh to him and his heirs male, the remainder to Godfrey Foljambe of Walton. Whether these lands did not descend after the death of Godfrey Foljambe of Walton, to Dame Troth Bellingham, wife of Sir Edward Bellingham." t Proved P.C.C., August 23rd, 1595 (Scott 54). 428 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. Sir Edward Bellingliam, was the daughter of George Foljambe, and the granddaughter of Sir James Foljambe by his first wife, Alice Fitzwilliam. It now only remains to shew that she left children by Sir Edward Bellingham, and that her descendants are still in existence. Troth Bellingham had one son and four daughters. Her eldest daughter, Ursula Bellingham, was born at Chesterfield, where the entry of her baptism is to be found in the Register Book as having taken place on the 10th of March, 1592-3. Ursula is here described as : — " Ursula filia Edwardi Bellingeyne, generosi, bapt." The next child of Troth Belling- ham was a son, Thomas Bellingham, probably born in London in 1594, but the exact date of his birth cannot be ascertained. After the birth of this son Troth Bellingham and her husband appear to have gone to reside at Newtimber in Sussex, where she gave birth to three more daughters, and died in her twenty-sixth year. Her burial is entered in the Registers of Newtimber, on July 25th, 1599, as "M™ Trothe Bellingham the wife of Edward Bellingham, Esquire " (11). The names of the five children of Edward Bellingham and Troth Foljambe were : — 1. Ursula, from whom the present Oust family are descended, as will be seen hereafter. II. Thomas, born about 1594, who succeeded to the Newtimber property. He died in 1649, without leaving issue. III. Cecilie, baptized at Newtimber on July 23rd, 1595, who married Thomas Cholmely. IV. Ann, baptized at Newtimber on Michaelmas Day, 1597, and buried there on December 22nd, 1605. V. Jane, baptized at Newtimber on December 18th, 1598, who married Edward Slater of Herefordshire. It is not known whether Troth's daughters, Cecilie Cholmely and Jane Slater left any descendants. If any such exist they are of course equally entitled, with the Cust family, to represent the families of Fitzwilliam and Foljambe. Edward Bellingham of Newtimber, the husband of Troth Foljambe, survived his wife Troth Bellingham, forty-one years. He was sprung from the ancient and well-known family of Bellingham, who lived in Northumberland. One of his ancestors, Robert or Richard Bellingham of Bellingham, who lived in the reign of Edward III., married Christian daughter and heiress of Sir Gilbert de Burnshead, by whom he had a son, Robert, whose younger son, Thomas Bellingham, established himself at Lyminster in Sussex towards the end of the fifteenth century. Thomas Bellingham of Lyminster married Joan daughter and coheir of Sir John Wiltshire, Knight, by whom he had a son, Richard Bellingham, who by his first wife, Parnell daughter of John Cheney, had a son Edward Bellingham, who was the father by his first wife, Barbara URSULA WOODCOCK. 429 Banestre. of a son, known as Richard Bellingham of Hangleton and New- timber in Sussex. This Richard Bellingham married Mary Whalley, one of the sisters of Ursula, the wife of George Foljambe, being another of the numerous daughters of Richard AVhalley by Ursula Thwaites. Richard Bellingham* died iu 1592 (6), leaving his wife Mary surviving him, who seems afterwards to have married a second husband of the name of Wolstones or Wlietstones (14). f By her he had a son Edward, afterwards Sir Edward Bellingham, Knight, who was born, according to the Inquisition taken after his father's death, about 1567, and who, as has been already stated, married about 1592 his cousin Troth Foljambe. Edward Bellingham seems to have been a good deal involved in the affairs of the Foljambe family, and was a party to several of the numerous law suits which took place after the death of Godfrey Foljambe (otherwise Brownlowe). Edward Bellingham, as may be seen by the deeds quoted in the note to page 417, appears to have purchased part of Godfrey's property at Croxden in Staffordshire, for £600, or at all events held it on mortgage. After the death of his young wife Troth Foljambe in July, 1599, Edward Bellingham did not long remain a widower, and on May 26th, 1601, married as his second wife, at the church of All Hallows, London Wall, Susan daughter of Sir John Ayliffe, and widow of Thomas Woodcock of All Hallows, London. He had by her one child, a daughter, Mary Bellingham, baptized at Newtimber April 22nd, 1603, who afterwards married Edward Culpeper, brother of Sir William Culpeper, Bart. Her signature as Mary Culpeper is appended as a witness to one of the Wood- cock deeds in 1657, but nothing further is known of her. On March 14th, 160;3-4, Edward Bellingham was knighted by King James I. at the Tower of London, and was thenceforth known as Sir Edward Bellingham. His second wife, Susan Lady Bellingham, seems to have enjoyed for her life the property of her first husband, Thomas Woodcock, and his family mansion in London. Her son, Thomas Woodcock, * The BcllinKliam arms quartered by the Cust family are : — 1, Bkllinoham, Arijent, three hvgle-horns Sable, stringed and (jarnished Or. 2, BuHNSHRAD, Argent, three hendletJt Oulex, on a canton of the second a lion passant of the first. 3 and 4, WiLTSHIBE, Argent, a cross engrailed Qules, and Per chevron Azure and Argent, in chief six crosses form^e. Jour and two, Or. 5, Teenow, Or, on a chevron Otiles two cherronels palewise of the field. 6, Aktevill, Azure, a chevron with three leopards' head.i erased in chief Or. 7, CloTHALL, Azure, three martlets Argent. 8, PoWEB, Quarterly/, 1 and 4, Oules, a fess engrailed Ermine between three mullets Argent ; 2 and 3, Barry of six Argent and Oule.i, a canton Ermine. t In Chancery Proceedings, Elizabeth, Ub. 29, Xo. 55. Thomas Lord Uuukhurst, K.G., complainant, and Edward Bellingham, John Wlialey and Ilenry Shelley dcfcndante. It is stated that Richard Bellingham, late of Hangleton in co. Sussex, Esq., by his la.-it will gave some property in question to Mary Wolstones [or AVhetstoues] then his wife for life, then to Edward Bellingham of Newtimber in fee simple, and that Edward Bellingham and one Richard Bellingham his brother by their deed dated June 11th, 1597, sold the same for a large sum of money to the said Lord Buckhurst. K K K 430 EECOEDS or THE GUST FAMILY. married eventually Sir Edward Bellingliam's eldest daughter, and the young couple appear to have resided vrith their mutual parents both at Newtimber and in London till Lady Bellingham's death in February, 1636-7. She was buried by her first husband, Thomas Woodcock, in his family vault in the church of All Hallows, London Wall, on the 7th of that month, being described in the Parish Register of that date as " The Lady Susan, wife of Sir Edward Bellingam," Here also her granddaughter, Susan Woodcock, was buried only three weeks later. Sir Edward Bellingham seems after her death to have chiefly resided at Newtimber. He had an unpleasant experience there a few months later, having incurred the displeasure of the ecclesiastical authorities for some supposed breach of moral conduct. It seems curious to us now that an old man as he was and the Squire of the parish, could be forced by law to appear, as is described in the Domestic State Papers of Charles I., on a Sunday in July, 1637, in the church of Newtimber, during the time of morning service, arrayed in a white linen sheet over his clothes, and a long white wand in his hand, standing in a place near the minister's reading desk, as a penance enjoined by Sir John Lambe, as Ofl&cial Principal of the Court of Arches."* Sir Edward Bellingham died, after a lingering illness which lasted several months, in September 1640, and was buried at Newtimber on the 12th of that month. By his will, which was made in the preceding July, he devised all his property at Newtimber to his son Thomas Bellingham for his life, with remainder to his sons and their heirs male in tail, and for want of such issue unto his grandson Edward Woodcock and his heirs in fee. Before parting from Sir Edward Bellingham, it will be well to mention, in order to avoid any possible confusion of names, that another Sir Edward Bellingham existed at this time, who was a cousin of our Sir Edward's, and who was knighted nine months earlier by King James I., at the Charter House, on May 3rd, 1603. The Inquisition taken after the death of this Sir Edward Bellingham,t who was the son of Edward Belling- * 'Calendar Domestic State Papers,' Charles I., vol. ccclxv., No. 30. t See Chancery Inquis. P.M. 14 Charles I. There is often a confusion of names in the Bellingham pedigrees caused by the fact that the names of Edward and Richard are repeated over and over again in each branch of the family, sometimes even the same name occurs twice among the children of the same father. Thus, however improbable it may seem, it appears certain, from the Inquisition taken after the death of Eichard Bellingham of Newtimber (6), that Edward Bellingham, the father of the said Eichard, had a younger brother, Edward Bellingham, who appears by some of the pedigrees to have been the son of the first Eichard Bellingham by his second wife, Mary Everard, and he may have been the Edward Bellingham of Surrey, who was the father of the Sir Edward Bellingham who died in 1636. There existed also another mysterious Edward Bellingham, of whom all that is known is the entry of the baptisms of his six children, Mary, George, Dorothy, John, Ann, and Thomas, in the Newtimber Eegister, also of bis own burial at Newtimber in 1607. Possibly he was the half-uncle of Sir Edward Bellingham of Newtimber, and one of the children of his grandfather Edward Bellingham by his second marriage to Elizabeth Wodds ; but the Bellingham pedigree is a puzzle, which I must leave for the elaboration of some Sussex genealogist. UESULA WOODCOCK. 431 ham of Surrey, states that he died at New Shoreham in Sussex on January 24th, 1636, leaving no issue, and that his cousin Cecilia West, daughter of his uncle Richard Bellinghain, and wife of Thomas West, was his next heir. This Sir Edward Bellingham seems to have had a daughter Mary, who married Sir John Peyton, Bart., at Kensington, January 31st, 1629-30, but died in 1633. Sir Edward Bellingham was succeeded at Newtimber by Thomas Belling- ham, his only son by his first wife. Troth Foljambe, who became at his mother's death in 1599 the representative of the senior branch of the Eoljambes of Walton and of the Fitzwilliams of Aldwark. He appears to have passed a somewhat stormy youth, and it is recorded of him in the Calendar of Domestic State Papers of James I. (November, 1616), that when he was about twenty-two years of age he became involved in a quarrel with a certain Mr. AylifFe, otherwise known as Brice Christmas (who probably was related to his stepmother Lady Bellingham), and that arrangements were made by these two young men for fighting a duel in France. The intended combatants however only got as far as Dover on their way abroad when good King James got wind of the affair, sent after them, and had them brought back to London. Being brought before the Star Chamber on February 13th, 1616-17, the two yoimg men were charged with an intended breach of the Peace. On this occasion the King came in person to preside over the Court, and delivered a Royal judgment or rather oration, in which James alluded to himself as the father and shepherd of his people come down as " Rex Pacificus " to give sentence against those who intended to fight a duel contrary to his Royal Proclamation. It is further recorded that the Prince and many Lords were present, and amongst them the new favourite, the celebrated George Villiers, then recently created Earl of Buckingham, who had to make a speech on the subject, by the King's express command, being the first speech he had ever made in so large an assembly. The offenders, who are described as two very young gentlemen, do not appear to have made any effective defence, and their confessions having been read, they were found guilty, and condemned to be imprisoned and to be fined £1000 each. This sentence was however not enforced in all its severity, and a montli later the King, wishing to signalize his first entry into his Coui-t of Judicature by an act of mercy, remitted the sentence, excepting only that part of it which contained " the prohibition to wear arms or approach the Court, and the injimction to make a piiblic submission, which were still to remain in force for the sake of others."* After this escapade Thomas Bellingham appears to have settled down, and on March 11th, 1618-19, he married a young widow named Mary • ' Calendar Domestic State Papers,' James I., vol. Ixxxix., No. 42, and vol. xc, Nos. 6.)-81-136. K K E 2 432 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. Onslow, daughter of Sir Samuel Lennard o£ West Wickham, Kent. Her first husband was Thomas Onslow of Knoll.* Mary Bellingham is mentioned in the Lambarde Diary as having been in 1632 godmother to her nephew Samuel Lennard, the eldest son of Stephen, son and heir of Sir Samuel Lennard, by his wife Ann Lambarde. t On the death of his father Sir Edward Bellingham, Thomas Bellingham succeeded to the Newtimber estate. Being much dissatisfied with his father's will, under which he only took a life interest in the property, without even power to jointure his wife, he appears to have gone so far as to suppress the will, which was traced into his hands and has never since been found. After his death however a copy of the will, written on five sheets of paper, was produced and propounded as Sir Edward's will on the part of his nephew Edward Woodcock, the remainder-man, at a trial held at the Lewes Assizes in 1651. On this occasion Edward Culpeper, the brother-in-law of Thomas Bellingham, who was named as a trustee in the will, deposed in evidence that Thomas Bellingham had, shortly after his father's death, produced and shewn to him (Edward Culpeper) the will of Sir Edward Bellingham, and had expressed himself as being much dis- contented that his father should limit him but an estate for life, without provision for a, jointure for any such wife he should have at the time of his death. After hearing this and other evidence brought to prove the authenticity of the copy, the jury found by their verdict that it ought to be admitted as Sir Edward Bellingham's will, and that Edward Woodcock had made out his case. Thomas Bellingham, all of whose property had been sequestered by Parliament as a delinquent, died without issue in 1649, when the representation of the Foljambes and Fitzwilliams passed to his sisters and coheiresses, and the Newtimber estate to his nephew Edward Woodcock, the son of the elder sister Ursula, under Sir Edward Bellingham's will. The curious contemporary pedigree in WoUey's Collections, printed at the end of this chapter, describes Thomas Bellingham as the heir at the Common Law of Godfrey Foljambe, and another pedigree in the same Collection speaks of him as next heir of John de Walton. | Ursula Bellingham, through whom the Custs trace their descent from Troth Foljambe, was the eldest daughter of Sir Edward Bellingham by Troth Foljambe, and became on the death of her brother Thomas Bellingham, in 1649, his coheiress and the senior representative of the families of Foljambe and Fitzwilliam. She was baptized at Chesterfield, March 10th, 1592-3, and was therefore about nine years old in 1601, when * Thomas Onslow was the son and heir of Edward Onslow of Knoll, co. Surrey, by Isabel daughter of Sir Thomas Shirley, Knight. In a Bill in Chancery, filed July 11th, 1633, by Thomas Bellingham and Mary, his wife she is described as late wife of Thomas Onslow, brother of Sir Richard Onslow, Knight. t ' Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica,' vol. ii., p. 103. X Additional MSS. 6675, p. 363, and 6678, p. 305. UESULA WOODCOCK. 433 her stepmother, Susan Ladj Bellingham, came to live at Newtimber, bringing with her a young son, Thomas Woodcock, then a boy about ten years old. Here he was naturally brought up on terms of intimacy with the son and three daughters of his stepfather Sir Edward Bellingham, and it is not surprising that he eventually married Ursula, the eldest of the three, about the year 1616. Their seven children were all baptized at Newtimber, between the years 1617 and 1628, of whom Edward Woodcock, the eldest son, has been already mentioned as having succeeded in 1649 to the Newtimber estate, under the will of his grandfather Sir Edward Bellingham, on the death of his uncle Thomas Bellingham. This seems the right place to mention the few facts which are known concerning the ancestors of Thomas Woodcock. His family had been long established in the City of London, where Sir John Woodcock, Knight, presumably his ancestor, was Lord Mayor as far back as 1405. Stow gives for his arms. On a bend three croKs-crnnHlets fitchee* which it should be noted is the coat of arms which Sir Pury Cust has impaled with his own arms as that of his wife Ursula Woodcock on the monument in St. George's Church, Stamford, which he erected to her memory. The proved pedigree of the Woodcocks begins with Ralph Woodcock, the grandfather of Thomas Woodcock, who was a Citizen and Alderman of London in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. He belonged to the Grocers' Company, and, according to a pedigree in Harleian MS. 1444, was son of one William Woodcock. He was probably also nearly related to a certain Andrew Woodcock, Citizen and Grocer of London, and Master of the Bridge House, whose widow, Dorothy Woodcock, was buried at the age of 96, on September 24th, 1585, in the Church of All Hallows, London Wall (11), and to whose family mansion in this parish, Thomas Woodcock the elder, the son of Ralph Woodcock, appears to have succeeded. Ralph Woodcock's arms are given in Harleian MS. 1049, as: " Azure, a fess ermine between three leopards passant or, two and one,''^ and this coat is the same as the Woodcock arms tricked in Bysshe's Visitation of Sussex in 1662. Ralph Woodcock was elected Alderman of Portsoken Ward, July 26th, 1580, but was afterwards transferred to Coleman Ward, and he was Sheriff of London in August, 1580. His funeral cortiticate tells us that he died at his house in the parish of St. Mary, Aldermanbuiy, on Thursday, September 1st, 1586, and that he was buried in the Parish Church on September 12th following, having married four wives, the first of whom was Elene daughter of Collier of Staffordshire, and by her had three sons, William, Ambrose, and Timothy. His second wife was Good Bower, daughter of Bower of Wiltshire, and by this lady (who died in 1573, and whose arms were a Cross patee) he had (with other children) a son Thomas Woodcock, who married Susan Aj-liffe. The third wife of * Stow's ' London ' (Strype), Book v., p. 116, 175. Stow also gives (Book iii., p. 76) the inscription on Sir John Woodcock's tomb in the Church of St. Albans, Wood Street (10). 434 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. Ealph Woodcock was Eleanor Gisbright^ who died in 1582, and his fourth wife was Mary daughter of Eobert Colt, and widow of John Lanyson, goldsmith, who survived him, and afterwards married Sir Myles Sandys, Knight. The funeral certificate also states that Ralph Woodcock appointed Thomas Woodcock, his eldest son by his second wife. Good Bower, to be the sole executor of his will (8). His tomb in St. Mary's Church, Aldermanbury, was destroyed in the Fire of London, but the inscription, with the arms of his four wives, is preserved by Stow, who mentions (in addition to what is stated above) that he died at the age of sixty-seven years, and that his children were twenty-four in number (10). Thomas Woodcock married Susan daughter or sister of Sir J ohn AyHff e, by whom he had a son, Thomas Woodcock the younger. He died in 1599- 1600, and was buried in All Hallows Church, London Wall. A Bill filed in Chancery in December 1599, by Richard Whalley of Screveton, mentions the will of this Thomas Woodcock as being dated March 10th, 1599, and states that his wife Susan was his executrix, but this will cannot now be found. His house in the parish of All Hallows seems to have remained in her possession till her death. It has been already stated that Susan Woodcock afterwards married Sir Edward Bellingham, in 1600, and that she was buried in All Hallows Church on February 7th, 1637-8. Thomas Woodcock her son, who married Ursula Bellingham, succeeded to the family house in All Hallows, London Wall, on his mother's death, and here his eldest daughter, Susan, a girl of seventeen, died only three weeks later, and was buried in the parish church, February 28th, 1637-8, where a monument to her memory was put up in the chancel, with an epitaph composed by her afl&icted father.* A few years later Thomas Woodcock advanced £600 to his son Edward Woodcock, who by a deed dated June 9th, 1641, demised the Newtimber estate to his father for the term of forty years from the death of his uncle Thomas Bellingham, by way of security for the advance. On the death of Thomas Bellingham in 1649, this term took effect, and Thomas Woodcock became entitled to the rents of the Newtimber estate until the advance was paid off, as will appear by the subsequent proceedings, which were at that time undertaken by the father and son jointly, to obtain possession of the Newtimber estate then under sequestration. Thomas Woodcock and his son Edward Woodcock presented on August 3rd, 1650, their several petitions to the Commissioners for com- pounding of Delinquents' Estates, setting forth their respective titles, and praying for the removal of the sequestration. The Commissioners referred these petitions to Mr. Reading, their officer, who by his report (an extract from which will be found in the Appendix) certified to all the facts they alleged in their petitions, and especially that Edward Woodcock had established his title to the N^ewtimber estate by a Trial at Law at the last * Stow's ' London ' (Strype), Book ii., p. 110. UESULA WOODCOCK. 435 Sussex Assizes. Mr. Reading embodies in his report a certificate of the Commissioners for Sussex, dated October 9th, 1651, stating that the first sequestration of Newtimber was for the delinquency of Thomas Belling- ham, and that it was afterwards extended for the benefit of his creditors, also that on the death of Thomas Bellingham, Edward Woodcock had become entitled to the estate, subject to the term of years vested in his father Thomas Woodcock. The affidavits of seven witnesses, who were examined before the Commissioners, are annexed to the certificate (7). After this satisfactory report an order was duly made by the Com- missioners for Compounding of Delinquents' Estates, directing the Commissioners for Sussex to take ofE and discharge the sequestration of Newtimber, and to admit Thomas Woodcock into the receipt of the rents and profits thereof since August 3rd, 1650 ; and they further ordered " that Mr. Fowle, our solicitor, doe search the Prerogative Office for the will of Sir Edward Bellingham " — a search which must have been fruitless, as the will was probably never proved, and has certainly never been since seen. We hear nothing more of Thomas and Ursula Woodcock, who probably lived chiefly in London, whilst their son, Edward Woodcock, took up his abode at Newtimber till his death in February 1659-60. No doubt they visited Newtimber frotn time to time, and the whole family seem to have taken refuge there during the outbreak of the Plague in 1665, when most of the inhabitants of London who could do so fled into the country. Here Thomas Woodcock died, on the 13th of September, 1665, being then about seventy-five years of age. He was buried at Newtimber ; and it appears by the following curious entry in the Parish Register that it had been intended to remove his body to London, but that this inten- tion was not carried out : — 1665. Thomas Woodcock, Gentleuiau, and Patrone of the Church of Nyetimber, died the 13th day of September, 1665, was att his deare wive's charge and advice of hia faithful friciicl, Mr. Tho. Ambler, then Rector, reposed in a vault prepared for hia corps to remaine iu, untill they could, according to his desire and instructions in his health, be conveyed to London (when it should please God to heale the citye of ye Plague, which then most grievously raged there), to be enterred in the Parish Church of All Hallowes the Wall, but the sayd pestilence conlinuing so long, even untill the end of Febr. following, here he resteth* (11). Ursula Woodcock, whose jointure appears to have been charged on Thomas Woodcock's property at Brook's Wharf, Queenhithe, survived her husband nearly five years, and died at Ticehurst in Sussex, at the age of seventy-seven years. Her body was brought to Newtimber, where she was bui'ied in the chancel, by the side of her husband, on June 27th, 1670. The children of Thomas and Ursula Woodcock were : — I. Edward, baptized at Newtimber, November 16th, 1617, of whom some account follows. * These words in italics have been added in a diOereut coloured iuk iu the original llcgister Book. 436 RECORDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. II. Susan, baptized at Newtimber, January 27th, 1620-1, and buried at All Hallows, London Wall, February 28th, 1637-8. III. Thomas, afterwards Sir Thomas Woodcock, Knight, baptized at Newtimber, March 31st, 1622, knighted at Breda May 20th, 1660. He married Barbara daughter and heiress of .... Gratwicke, and had a daughter, Ursula, baptized at Steyning, December 27th, 1650, and two sons : Edward, born 1659, matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford, July 14th, 1676, Student of the Inner Temple 1676; and John, born 1661, matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford, May 16th, 1678.* IV. Mary, baptized at Newtimber, May 27th, 1624 ; married William Hartrigg. V. Francis, baptized at Newtimber, October 23rd, 1625. He was afterwards a Barrister-at-Law, and seems to have died unmarried. VI. Ursula, baptized at Newtimber, February 25th, 1626-7, and buried there. May 10th, 1627. VII. Henry, baptized at Newtimber, October 17th, 1628. * There would seem to have been at least two other children, a son Thomas and a daughter Lucy. A petition to George I. (written in French), which is endorsed " Placet," has been preserved at Belton from a certain Thomas Woodcock, who prays the King to put him on the half-pay list of the Army. Thomas Woodcock herein states that in 1713 the Duke of Ormonde unjustly took away his commission in the 1st Regiment of Guards, in which he had served ten years, and had given it to Mr. Oglethorpe, son of Chevalier Theophilus Oglethorpe. He was probably the same person as Thomas Woodcock, First Commissioner of the Duty on Salt, who died July 13th, 1732, and who is called in the obituary of the ' Gentleman's Magazine ' " son of Sir Thomas Woodcock of Newtimber." He married Elizabeth daughter of Sir John Pelham (by Lady Lucy Sidney), and widow of Edward Montagu, by whom she was mother of George, Earl of Halifax. In his will (at Belton), dated November 22nd, 1725, he is described as " Thomas Woodcock of Great Marlborough Street," and he gives the following legacies : — To the " children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of his late dear wife," whose names follow, £100 each — Earl of Halifax and his eight children ; Colonel Montagu and his seven children ; Mrs. Wilmot and her son ; Mrs. Cosby and her four children ; Lady Alston (wife of Capt. Roberts) and her three children ; Mrs. Rice and her son and daughter ; eight brothers and sisters of Mrs. Rice. To his godsons, Montagu son of Mrs. Wilmot, and John Roberts son of Lady Alston, in addition to the above legacies, £200 each. To his sister Lucy £10,000 and the remainder of the lease of his house in Marlborough Street, also his furniture and books for her life, to remain to Sir Richard Cust, Bart., but he desires him to give the value of the house and furniture to his godson Francis Cust, to whom he also bequeaths £200. To Captain Woodcock and his wife £100 each, and to his godson Thomas Woodcock their son £200, and to each of their other four children £100 each. Other legacies to servants and others follow, including £50 to his wife's godson Ciburgh Cardonnel, son of James Cardonnel. He gives £200 each " for the benefit of the Charity Children of the Parish of St. Martin's in the Fields, where I was born, and for the benefit of the Charity Children of St. James, Westminster, where I live." To his executors, being his sister Lucy, his " near kinsman Sir Richard Cust," and his friends Thomas Sadler and John Waller, £1000 each. His sister Lucy Woodcock died unmarried about 1754. She had lived on terms of great intimacy with her Cust relations, who, according to an amusing story formerly current in the family, vied with each other in making gifts to the old lady on her birth- days and other occasions, each hoping to be the one favoured bj' her will. When Mrs. Woodcock, as she was called, died, it was found, to their disappointment, that nothing was left to any of them excepting that all the china, books, ornaments, etc., presented by them to her were carefully returned to their respective donors. URSULA WOODCOCK. 437 Edward Woodcock, the eldest son and heir of Thomas and Ursula Woodcock, was baptized at Newtiinber November 16th, 1617, and seems to have been brought up there in the house of his grandfather Sir Edward Bellingham, who was evidently much attached to him, and who gave him by his will the reversion of the Newtimber property after his son Thomas Bellingham's death. In December, 1654, Edward Woodcock married Mary daughter of Thomas Barker of Chiswick, then the young widow of Alexander Radcliflfe of Fox Denton in Lancashire, to whom she had been married about May 10th, 1652, but he died four months later, on September 28th, 1652. The Barkers were a good Berkshire family, first settled at Woking- ham and afterwards at Sonning, where William Barker, the grandfather of Mary Barker, was buried. He died August 25th, 1575, leaving by his wife Anne, daughter of Lawrence Stoughton, six sons and five daughters. Sir Anthony Barker, Knight, his eldest surviving son, remained at Sonning, but the second son, Thomas Barker, went to London and was entered at the Middle Temple, of which he was afterwards a Bencher. He married Mary, daughter of Valentine Saunders, one of the six clerks in Chancery, by whom he had three sons and five daughters, who survived him. Having apparently acquired a considerable fortune by his practice at the bar, he purchased a property at Chiswick on the banks of the river Thames, and probably built the house, known as Grove House, where he and his descendants lived till the death of his great-grandson Henry Barker in 1745. The house which has been added to and partly rebuilt still remains, but the beautiful gardens, said to have been some of the finest in England, of eighty acres in extent, have been much altered and curtailed. Thomas Barker, who died in l6'-i0, lies buried under the chancel of Chiswick Church, as well as Anne his mother, who died at the age of seventy-eight in 1607. Their mural tablets with their coats of arms were formerly on the walls of the chancel, but when the church was rebuilt were removed to a dark corner, high up in the organ chamber, where the inscriptions cannot be easily read (10). A pedigree of the Barker family will be found at the end of this Chapter. On their marriage Edward Woodcock settled on Mary Radcliffe a jointure of £80 per annum charged on Newtimber, and confirmed to her £1000, being part of her original marriage portion, of which her brother Henry Barker and her brother-in-law Anthony Collins, both of the Middle Temple, were trustees. This money was afterwards laid out in the purchase of a house and some copyhold land called Burges Hill, at Keymer in Sussex (12), and was settled by Mai-y Woodcock on her daughter Ursula, at her marriage to Pury Cust in 1678. Edward and Mary Woodcock went to live after their marriage at Newtimber, where their two daughters were born. Mary, the elder daughter, who died young, was baptized there on the 23rd of November, 438 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. 1657, and Ursula, the second and eventually the only surviving child, who was born on the 20th and was baptized on the 28rd of May, 1659. Edward and Mary Woodcock's union was not destined to be a long one, for in February, 1659-60, he died (according to the Parish Eegister) "in a lethargic slepe," being only forty-two years of age, and was buried at Newtimber on the 21st of the same month (11). Edward Woodcock died intestate, leaving his young widow with the charge of Ursula his little daughter and heiress, then not a year old. He was apparently in embarrassed circumstances at the time of his death, and his widow was advised not to take out administration to his personal estate. Difficulties soon arose about the Newtimber property, as his next brother, Sir Thomas Woodcock, Knight, with the assistance of his younger brother, Francis Woodcock, who was a lawyer, set up a claim to Newtimber against his niece Ursula. Sir Thomas alleged that Edward Woodcock had entailed the estate in the male line, but this claim of his appears to have been quite unfounded, and nothing ever came of it. It is referred to in the following letter to Mary Woodcock, widow of Edward Woodcock, from her brother Henry Barker, in terms which shew that it was in the first instance actively prosecuted : — Heney Baeker to Mes. Maet Woodcock. [No date.] Deae Sistee, I even now received your letter, and am glad to hear that you have disposed of your land, and that you are upon removing, as for your fears of a settlement, 1 believe all is but words, and they rather say what they would have than that they know of any such thing really done. Mr. Thomas A¥oodcock was with my Brother Collias before 1 came to town, and some heat passed betwixt them, the cheife occation was about a settlement, which he supposed his Brother had made, but that it was sujjprest by you or your freinds, and it seems my being in the study before hun gave him some jealousy, as he and Mr. Prancis both exprest to my Brother Collins, and Mr. Francis hinted as much to me, but I have learned not to be troubled at any bodie's suspicions, when there is no other ground for them than the depravity of their own nature. They allege that Mr. Harris told them that your husband shewed him a draught of a settlement .... but since they can finde noe such thing you may be assured there is none. 1 am confident as you are that he would not make any settlement without a provision for his children, .... but 1 waste time in speaking of that which is not. I acquainted Mr. Thomas Woodcock with your resolution not to administer, and proposed it to him, but he refused it, fearing that he might have more trouble than benefit by it. Mr. Francis intends to take it upon him Tou need not say much to him about my sister Bettee's or any other debt It wdl be good to desire to buy the bed and hangings, and the plate and the books, for which I told him I would give £10, which he thought enough. By these things you may URSULA WOODCOCK. 439 outset my sister Settee's debt, otherwise if the things be gone it will be hard to get the money I can think of nothing more at present, but to advise you not to let fears or grief prevaile too much upon you, and be assured that you shall not want any assistance that either my paines or my purse can give you, only I must desire you to lay aside those ex])ressions of troubling me, who am, though not in those things your good kinsfolk suspect, yet as much as you would desire me to be, Dear Sister, Tour most affectionate Brother, Henet Babkeb. This letter must have been written early in March soon after the death of Edward Woodcock, and Henry Barker writes again on March 17th, 1659-60, to tell his sister that Mr. Francis Woodcock had undertaken the administration, and sends a form of renunciation for her signature. In a third letter, dated May 16th, 1660, he complains that he had been looking in vain for Frank Woodcock in Westminster Hall to talk about the property, and he continues : — But there is soe little trust to anytliing he says that it were in vaine for you to stay on the longer, when you are ready to come, if you can send mee word, I will send my Coach for you where you will have it. I suppose by this time the ways are soe good that a coach may passe, but I cannot come myself, for I am tyed to a daily attendance in the Lords' House of Parliament As for the small debts, you say you are willing to pay, you need not fcare that your doing soe can make you lyable to pay any other, but you have no reason to be too free in paying debts at present, considering how great charge you have already been at for the funeralls and other things, of which I believe you are never like to see a penny from the Admuiistrator, but I leave this to your own discretion. Everything belonging to Edward Woodcock seems to have been sold, and an inventory has been preserved of his effects, including his library of books, which were valued all together at £144 Ss. Od. (13). Sir Thomas Woodcock and his brother Francis continued for some years after this to assert the claim of the former to both Newtimber and Brook's Wharf, and Mr. J. Whitpaine (who was probably a solicitor at Hurst), who acted as agent for Mrs. Mary Woodcock, often alludes in some letters written to her as to their proceedings. The first of these letters, dated November 8th, 1663, is addressed to Mrs. Mary Woodcock "att her lodging att the Golden Cross in Chancery Lane," and tells her that he is informed " that Sir Thomas Woodcock ajid his brother the Councellor were down at Newtymber and made an entry on all the lands save what they considered to bee in your joynture, reporting that it doth belong to him by virtue of a deed of entaile made by Mr. Edward." In the second letter, which is dated February 29th, 1663-4, after saying that some of L L L 2 440 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. the tenants had refused to pay their rents either to him or to Sir Thomas, Mr. Whitpaine gives the following account of his interview with Mr. Judd, one of the tenants : — Hee informed mee that about two yeares since, hee being at Lewes, bee did tell Sr Thomas that be remember'd there was a deed of intaile made by Sir Edward BeUingham concerning Brook's "Wharf e, and that either hee was witnes to sealing of a deed of settlement made by Sir Edward, or else bee was therein nomi- nated trustee, for hee told mee as he considered, hee was the water Pype to convey the estate to the uses thereby limited, and as bee remembered that by that deed Brook's Wharfe was settled upon old Mrs. Woodcocke and Mr. Edward Wood- cocke, and soe to the heirs male, but of any settlement made by Mr. Edw. W. concerning Newtymber hee in his discourse sayd several tymes hee knew nothing of it, only hee wished well to Sir Thomas, considering him to be a deserving person, and he sayd that hee hoped Brook's "Wharfe would come to him after the death of his father by virtue of the Settlement made by Sir Edw. B Lady, I consider the deed of settlement made by Sr Edward BeUingham of Brook's "Wharfe will avayle them very little, for I have often heard you say that your late husband and old Mrs. "Woodcock did jopie in a settlement hereof, which they might doe Sr Thomas and his brother I heare will be at Newtymber this week, and noe doubt will make what bustle and stirre they caune, .... and raise a report that the estate is his. A third letter from Mr. "Whitpaine, dated in June, 1664, alludes to the fact that Mrs. Woodcock was then intending to return to Newtimber, and reports that Sir Thomas "Woodcock, although always threatening to bring an action of ejectment against her and her daughter at the Assizes, had not yet takeii any steps to carry out his intentions. Mrs. "Woodcock was however again in London on October 4th, 1664, fi>r we find a letter to her of that date from Henry Pickham, probably one of the tenants or the steward at Newtimber, who writes to her respecting a requisition made upon her to provide soldiers. He says : — There can be no soldiers taken off, and I cannot get men to serve under two shilling a day, and find them powder, and they must have coats I have borrowed one musket and one pike, which 1 must return, except you give me orders to buy them, and two swords and bills. This letter is addressed — Eor my very loving lanlady, Mrs. Mary "Woodcock, widdow, in Chancery Lane, the next door to the "White Swan, at one Mr. "Weeks, these present. Mary "Woodcock succeeded eventually in establishing her little daughter Ursula's title to Newtimber, although (as she tells us in her will) not without " greate suites in law about my daughter's estate, which hath occasioned me to lay out a greate parte of my own revenue, as also in paying some debts of her father's." It is probable that Mary Wood- FACSIMILE OF A LETTER \N THE HANDWRITING OF MRS. URSULA WOODCOCK. UESULA WOODCOCK. 441 cock was at Newtimber in 1 665, when her father-in-law Thomas Wood- cock died, and she seems to have always lived on happy terms with both him and her mother-in-law Ursula Woodcock, as we may gather from the following letter, which was apparently written a year or two after Thomas Woodcock's death, in a firm, clear hand, and which is reproduced in facsimile as a specimen of her handwriting : — TJbsula Woodcock to Maey Woodcock. Deae Doughteh, I hope you have reseved the letter I sent you presently after your going up. And now what letter or quittances I found I have sent you this week heerin enclosed. Also I have beene at Mr. Eaynsford's, who says hee knows nothing, but he has directed mee to old Jhon Bucher's widdow, who hee sayes knowes all which it seeme dwels in Ashurst parrish. I have written to one for to goe to her to let mee understand how long her husband used Strettham, and what rent hee payd, and if any other beesides himselfe used any part of that land so I hope to understand by this Bucher's widdow a full Information concerning Stretham : bucher's wddow marryed one Blakson, and lives at Ashurst. Thus with my Bless- ing to you and my preety grand-do ughter, desiring God to protect you, I rest, Your ever loving mother, TJbsula Woodcock. When you write to mee pray send mee whether you have reseved my too letter which i have sent since you went up. September the second day. I mitily desire to have the superscription of letter to you with the titell of a Baronitt's lady. This letter is addressed : — To my very loving Doughter M" Mary Woodcock, widdow, in Chasery Layne, att the Church, give thes. If Mary Woodcock was then contem2)lating a third marriage with some baronet, as her mother-in-law seems to suggest, it never came off, and we hear no more about it. Mary Woodcock and her daughter Ursula appear to have lived about this time a good deal in London, where the little Ursula had considerable property, part of which was situated at Brook's Wharf, the houses on which were burnt down in the great Fire of 1666. Although Sir Edward Bellingham is stated to have settled it on his daughter Ursula and her son Edward Woodcock, it was probably really Woodcock property which his second wife Susan enjoyed for her life. Mary Woodcock had more relations and friends in or near London than in Sussex, and she was evidently on very affectionate terms with her brother Henry Barker, then living at Grove House, Chiswick, where later on her daughter Ursula seems to have met her future husband Pury Cust. Henry Barker was about the 442 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. year 1678 negotiating the sale of Barholm to Sir Eichard Oust, and Pury Oust, who transacted all his father's London business, was no doubt employed by his father to confer with Henry Barker on this subject. Henry Barker would naturally consider the heir of a Lincolnshire baronet an excellent match for his niece, and probably introduced Pury Gust to his sister Mary Woodcock and her daughter, which shortly after led to their marriage, in August, 1678, Ursula Woodcock being then nineteen years of age. After the marriage, Mary Woodcock went to live at Stamford, to be near her daughter, and here she died, and was buried in St. George's Church on February 11th, 1682-3. Her quaint will, which is dated February 1st, 1681-2, and was proved by her daughter Mrs. Pury Gust on Jtme 12th, 1683, was evidently composed and written by herself. She begins by stating that the amount of property which she had to dispose of was rather more than £80, and directs that a debt of £20 pretended to be due from her late husband to his sister Mrs. Mary Hartrig should be paid out of this if found to be due. She then gives her plate to her granddaughter Mary Gust, £5 to the poor, and £5 to her maid Jane Burr (9). Ursula Woodcock, the only surviving daughter and heiress of Edward Woodcock, was baptized at ISTewtimber on May 23rd, 1659. She became in 1660, after the death of her father, and of her elder sister about the same time, the representative of the senior branch of the descendants of Sir James Foljambe of Walton and his wife Alice Fitzwilliam of Aldwark, and has transmitted to her descendants by her husband Pury Gust the right to quarter the arms of Foljambe and Fitzwilliam, including in the latter the arms of Nevill, Holland, and Plantagenet. A list of the quarterings to which Ursula Woodcock was entitled, taken from the shield at Ashridge emblazoned by William Gourthope, Somerset Herald, will be found in the Appendix to this Ghapter. It has already been related in the last chapter that Ursula Woodcock was married on August 21st, 1678, at All Hallows, Barking, to Pury Gust, afterwards Sir Pury Gust, Knight, son and heir apparent of Sir Eichard Gust, Bart., by whom she had a son Eichard, who succeeded his grandfather as the second Baronet in 1700, and three daughters. Ursula died on January 24th, 1683-4, shortly after giving birth to her youngest daughter, in the twenty- fourth year of her age. Not long before her death she had joined with her husband in the sale of the Bellingham estate at Newtimber in Sussex to Mr. Thomas Osborn for £4460. Her property at Brook's Wharf in London remained in the possession of her descendants of the Gust family until the present century. UESULA WOODCOCK. 443 PEDIGREE SHEWING THE EOYAL DESCENT OF TEOTH FOLJAMBE, AND HER EIGHT TO QUAETER THE ARMS OF PLANTAGENET, HOLLAND, NEVILL, FITZWILLIAM, AND FOLJAMBE. EDWARD I., King of Eiigland,=pMargaret, dau. of Philip III. of France, d. 1307. 2nd wife. Edmund PIanta<edigree in ' Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica,' vol. ii., p. 321. M M M 2 448 EECOEDS or THE GUST FAMILY. PEDIGREE OF BELLINGHAM. (Sarleian MS. 5829, /o. 114.) Eobt. Bellingham, son of Richard sonne of Robert de Bello Campo, Lo. of the manner of Bellingham in Tyndale, sonne of John sonne of Roger sonne of Eudo sonne of Richi Bellingham, tpr' Rici' primi et H. 2. I S' Henry Bellingham. Jane=Tho. Bellingham of Lymister=f^Joane. nere Arundell. | Rich. Bellingham of Lincolnshire. Ralph Bellingham of L'mister, whose heire went to ... . Boys of Haukshurt. Mary, da. and coh.=pRioh. Belling-=pParnell, da. of . of Euererd of Abone in Sussex. ham of New- tymber. Cheney of Crall. 1 wife. Edw. Belling- ham of Ering- ham, hath Edward Bellingham^ of Putney in Surrey Sonne of Richard. Elizabeth, da. of Jo.^Edward Belling-=f=Barbarah, da. of ... . Banestre. Wodds of Hamsey in Sussex. 2 wife. ham of Newtym- ber. 1 wife. S' Edward Belling- ham of the ho'''* Band of Pensioners. Henry Belling- ham of Chiches- ter, a Bachelor. I Edward Belling- ham, second Sonne. I I =Mary, da. George, S'' John, 4"> of Sonne, a sonne, a Warde. Bachelor. Bachelor. John, 3" sone-pda. and coh. of Weller. Henry, 2. Rich. Bellingham= of Newtymber, eldest Sonne. :Mary, da. of ... . Whaley of Welbeck and Sibthorp in com. Nottingham. I I Edward Henry Rupart, and a dau. da. I Susan, syster of Jo. Ayloif of^=S' Edw. Belling-=f=Troth, da. of George Wilts, and wydow of Alderman ham. Fuliamb of Walton. Woodcock's sone. Mary, mar. to Ed. Culpeper, and brother to S' W™ Cul- peper of Wakehurst in Sus- sex, Baronett. I Tho. Bellingham, only sonne, mar. da. of S' Samuell Lennard. Ursula, wife of Thomas Woodcock. Cicely, mar. to Thomas Cholmeley. I Jane, mar. to Ed. Slater of y" county of Hereford. UESULA WOODCOCK. 449 PEDIGREE OF THE WOODCOCK FAMILY William Woodcock.^ Andrew Woodcock, Citizen and=Dorothie, dau. of ... . buried at Grocer of London, Master of All Hallows, London Wall, Sep- the Bridge House. tember 23rd, 1583, aged 96. Elene, dau.=^RALPH Wood-=^ood, dau. of=pEIeanor, dau. of Elias=Mary, dau. of=Sir Miles of Collier. 1st wife. COCK, Citizen and Alderman of London, buried at St. Mary Alder- man bury, Sep- tember 8th, 1580. BOWEB of Wilts ; buried June 29th, 1573. 2nd wife. Gisbright; marnage licence Sei)tember 14th, 1573 ; buried August 27th, 1582. 3rd wife. Robert Colt ; relict of John Lanyson ; died October 7th, 1613, aged 73. 4th wife. Sandys, married February 25th, 1586-7. 3rd hus- band. Frances, baptized November 28th, 1576. William Woodcock married Katlierine Bower, September Cth, 1573. Ambrose Wood- cock. Timothie Wood- cock. Two other Three Robert Wood- Eight II Elizabeth, Sara, daus. cock, buried other married married June 7th, 1588. sons. Thomas Rowland Antrobus. Bassford. Michael Wood- cock, buried Margery, Ursula, October 12th, married married 1647. Robert Salaman KemptoD. Pordage. I Thomas Woodcock, Ex'or^SusAN, dau. of Sib John=Sib Edwahd^Tboth, dau. aud heir of of his father 1580 ; buried at All Hallows, May 6th, 1600. Will dated March 10th, 1599—1600. AYLiFFE;married,2ndly, at All Hallows, May 26tli, 1601 ; buried there Fe- ruary 7th, 1637-8. Bbllinuham of Newtimber, buried there September 12th 1640. Geobob Foljambk; baptized August 23rd, 1573; buried at New- timber July 25th, 1599. Susan, buried at All Hal- lows, May 3rd, 1606. TiiOMA.s Wooi)-=plJn8ULA, coheir of cock, buried at Newtimber Sep- tember 13th, 1665. her brother, bap- tized March 10th, 1572-3 ; buried at Newtimber June 27th, 1670. Thomas Bel- liiigham, married Mary Lon- nard ; died s.p. 1649. I Cecilic, bap- tizoii Julv 25th, 1595; married Thomas Cholineley. I Jane, baptized September Ist, 1598 ; mar- ried Edward Slater. Sir Thomas Woodcock,: 2nd .son, bai>tize(l at Newtimber March 31st, 1022 ; knii;hted at Breda May 1660. = Barbara (Jrat- «i('k. I Mary, bap- tized May 27th, 1024; married William Hartrig. Francis AVood- cock, baptized October 18th, 1625 ; ('ouii- sellor at Law. Ursula, baptized February 25th and buried May 10th, 1027. Henry Woodcock, baptized October 17th, 1628. Edward Woodcock, son and heir, bap-: tized at Newtimber November Iflth, 1017 ; marriage settlement dated December IKth, 1054; buried February 21st, 1659-60 ; died intestate. :MaRY, dau. of THOMA8 Babkeu of (Hiiswick. Slu? 1st married. May loth, 1652, Alexander Radcliffe, who died Septeniber 28th 1052. I Susan, baptized at New- timber January 27th, 1620-21 ; buriwl at All Hallows, February 28th, 1637-8. Mary, baptized at New- timber November 23rd, 1657 ; died young. Ursula Woodcock, 2nd dau. and heir of her^PuRY Cdst, eldest father ; baptized at Newtimber May 23rd, 1659 ; married August 21st, 1678 ; buried at Stamford January 27th, 1683-4. son of SiK Richard Cost, Baet. Sib Richard Ccst, 2nd Hart., baptized=FANNK, sister and heir of her brother John at Stamford October 30th, 1680. Brownlow, Viscount Tyrconnel. 450 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. VISITATION PEDIGREE OP "WOODCOCK. From Visitation of Sussex (Bysshe), 1662. College of Arms, B. 15, 58. Aems. — Azure, afesse ermine between three leopards passant Or, and on an escutcheon of pretence : Quarterly, 1 and 4, Argent three bugle-horns Sable, garnished Or [Bellingham] ; 2 and 3, Argent three bendlets Gules, on a canton of the second a lion passant of the first [Buenshead]. Ealph Woodcock of London, Alderman^Dame Lady Sands. r Thomas "Woodcock of London=y Susan, da. of S' John AyliflFe. Thomas "Woodcock of Newtimber= in Sussex, ar. =Ursula, eldest da. of S' Edw. Bellingham of Newtimber, Knt., and coh. to Tho. Bellingham, ar., her Bro^ I I I Mary, ux. Will S'' Thomas Woodcock, Kn', of=pBarbara, da. and heire Francis, mar. to , Hartridge. Lewis, son and heire 1662. I of ... . Gratwick. Ratclifife. Edward. John. TJrsula. Thomas Woodcock. [This pedigree, which has the arms tricked of Thomas Woodcock, who married Ursula, coheiress of Sir Edward Bellingham and died 1665, contains several serious inaccuracies : 1, Lady Sands was Ealph Woodcock's fourth wife, by whom he had no children ; 2, in the fourth generation Edward Woodcock the son and heir of Thomas and Ursula Woodcock, and his daughter and heiress Ursula, are omitted ; 3, Sir Thomas Woodcock was not son and heir of his father, but as he disputed his niece Ursula's right to the Newtimber Estate, he probably chose to omit her and her father altogether when supplying this pedigree to the Heralds.] UESULA WOODCOCK. 451 PEDIGEEE OF BARKER OF SONNING AND CHISWICK. Aems : Quarterly — 1 and 4, Fer chevron nebulee Or and Sable, a lion rampant counterchanged ; 2 and 3, Argent, a chief Sable, three tilting apears erect counterchanged [Bublet]. Thomas Barker of Wokingham^Anne, dau. and heir of William Burley. John Barker of Sonuing, co. Berks^Katherine, dau. of Edward Martin of Shinfield. ^1 I "William Barker of Sonning, died August=pAnne, dau. of Lawrence Stoughton of Stoughton, co. 25th, 1575 ; buried at Sonning. I Surrey, died May 14th, 1C07, aged 78 ; buried at Chiswick. Sir Anthony Barker.=^ I Richard Barker.^Mary, dau. of John Litcott ; buried at Chiswick 3rd son. November 9th, 1599. Thomas Barker of Chiswick, co. Middlesex, Bencher of the-j-Mary, dau. of Valentine Saunders, Middle Temple, died April 3rd, 1630, aged 64; buried at Chiswick. Will dated November 23rd, 1638 ; proved April 10th, 1630. one of the six clerk.s in Chancery; married about 1614. I Henry Barker of Grove House,: Chiswick, and of the Middle Temple, 3 son, under ten years of age in 1628 ; buried at Chis- wick August 1st, 1695. Will dated February 15th, 1694-5 ; proved September 10th, 1695. =. . . . dau. of of Chute, mar- ried about 1645; died before 1653. Anne=pAnthony Collins of the Middle Temple. I Alexander= Mary ,:^Ed ward Radclifife, buried Wood- married at cock. May 10th, Stam- mar- aud died ford hod Septem- 1683. 1664. ber 28th, 1652. I Scorey Barker of Grove^Anne, dau. House, Chiswick, M.P. for Middlesex 1705— 1708; buried at Chis- wick August 22nd, 1713. of buried at Chiswick February 3rd, 1710-11 Henry Bar- ker. Edwards Barker, died before 1694. Anne, mar- ried 1651. ,-rThoma8, 2 son of Sir Tho- mas Trol- lope, Bart. Ursula, ^Pury dau. and heir. Cust. Henry Barker of Grove House, Chiswick, buried at Chiswick September 4th, 1745. [The authorities for this pedigree are the ' Visitation of Warwick.shire, 1619 ' (Harleian Society, vol. xii., p. 361) ; Ashmole's ' Antiquities of Berkshire,' p. 387 ; a pedigree in Mr. Court- hope's MS. Collections at the College of Arms ; and the monuments and registers at Chiswick.] 452 EECORDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. APPENDIX TO CHAPTER XIV. (1) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATH OF WILLIAM FITZWILLIAM. Chancery Inquisition Poit Mortem, Series II., Vol. 45, No. 47. 1526. Inquisition taken at York 10 September 18 Henry VIII. [1526] after the death of William Fitz- william, son and heir of Thomas Fitzwilliam of Aldewarke in the county aforesaid, esquire, deceased, by the oath of Christopher Conyers, esquire (and others) . Who say upon their oath that some time before the death of the said William the said Thomas, father of the said William, was seised of the manor of Newton super Derwent in the county aforesaid, and of one messuage and 40 acres of land in Wadworth, late in the tenure of Thomas Wright, and of one messuage and 60 acres of land in Wykersley in the county aforesaid, and of 12 acres of land in Aldewarke called "le Wheitfeld," and died seised thereof. And further the jurors say that the said Thomas some time before his death was seised of the manors of Adwik, Holynhall and Ferburn, and of 5 messuages, 140 acres of land, and 12 acres of meadow in Rowmersh and Gresbroke, and of 2 messuages and 100 acres of land in Tryber in the county aforesaid, and by his charter 22 February 4 Henry VIII. [1512-13] he enfeoffed Richard Broke, Serjeant-at-Law, Edmund Pakynham, Richard Clement, John Fitzwilliam (and others) of the same manors, etc., to the use of the said Thomas and Agnes his wife and their issue, and for default of such issue, after the death of the said Agnes, to the use of the right heirs of the said Thomas for ever. The said Thomas had issue the said William Fitzwilliam and died, and the said Agnes survived him and yet is in full life. The jurors further say that the said Thomas some time before his death was seised of the manors of Aldewarke, Dalton, Thorpe, Asteley, Penyston, Heley Hall, Huland Sweyn, Skelmerthorp, Haldenby, Steton, Milford, Lumby, Miklefeld and Byrtby in the county aforesaid, and by his charter 3 August 5 Henry VIII. [1513] he enfeoffed Thomas Wentworth, esquire, Thomas Strey and Nicholas Boswell of the same manors to the intent to fulfil the last will of the said Thomas Fitzwilliam thereby. The same Thomas Fitzwilliam willed that the said Thomas Wentworth (and others) should permit his executors to receive the issues and profits until they paid his debts and received therefrom 300 marks for the marriage of Alice daughter of the said Thomas Fitzwilliam. And they say that the said Thomas Fitzwilliam died on Friday next after the Feast of the Nativity of the B. Mary in the fifth year of the now King [9 September 1513], and that the aforesaid William was his son and next heir, and he was of the age of three years at the time of the death of the said Thomas. The said manors, etc., by reason of the minority of the said William, yet are in the hands of the King. The said William Fitzwilliam, son and heir of the said Thomas, died on the 26"" day of August in the 7"" year of the now King [1515], and Alice, now wife of James Foliambe, esquire, and Margaret the wife of Godfrey Foliambe, esquire, are sisters and next heirs of the said William, and daughters and heirs of the said Thomas. Alice was of the age of 14 years and 6 months at the time of the taking of this inquisition, and Margaret was of the age of 12 years on the 12"" day of April last past. And the jurors say that William Fitzwilliam, Knight, and William Sidney, Knight, and Agnes his wife, late the wife of the said Thomas Fitzwilliam^ took all the issues and profits of the premises from the time of the death of the said Thomas till the day of the taking of this inquisition. N.B. Four other Inquisitions (also at the Record Ofiice) were taken after the death of this William Fitzwilliam during August and September 1526 respecting the other manors of which he was seised, viz., the manor of Kellom in co. Notts, the manor of Thorpe Constantyne in co. Stafford, the mauor of De la Hay and lands in Therfield in co. Herts, and the manor of Ulceby in co. Lincoln. URSULA WOODCOCK. 453 (2) INQUISITION TAKEN AFTER THE DEATH OF ALICE FOLJAMBE. Sscheator^s Inquisitions Post Mortem, Series II, File 234, No. 1. 1533-4. Inquisition taken 24 Februar}- 25 Henry VIII. [1533-4] after the death of Alice Foliambe, late the wife of James Foliambe, esquire, and one of the sisters and heirs of William Fitzwilliam, esquire, deceased. The jurors say that Thomas Fitzwilliam, father of the .^aid Alice, was seised of the manors of Newton super Derwent, Wadworth, Aldwark, etc. [as enumerated in the preceding Inquisition]. And that on the 11"' day of April 6 Henry VIII. (1512) the said Thomas ;i.«signed dower to Agnes his wife. And that the said Agnes survives and is in full life at London. And that the same Alice died 20 August in the 25"' year of the reign of the now King [1533]. And that the said James Foliambe and Alice had issue a certain Godfrey, son and next heir of the said Alice, and that at the time of the death of the said Alice he was of the age of six years and six months. (3) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATH OF MARGARET FOLJAMBE. Chancery Inquisition Post Mortem, 4-5 Philip and Mary, Part 1, No. 51. 1557. Inquisition taken at York Castle 6 October 4 and 5 Philip and Mary [1557] after the death of Margaret Fuliainbe, late the wife of Godfrey Fuliambe the elder, esquire, and one of the daughters and heirs of Tiionias Fylz William, esquire, deceased. The jurors sa.y that the siid Margaret some time before her death was seised in her demesne as of fee of a moiety of the manor of Aldwarkc, Watterhall, Wadworthc, Sandall, Newton super Derwent, Haldenby Parke, Thorpe next Wentworth .... Steton, Skelmanthorpe, Whetcroft, llely Hall, Hollyn Hall, Dalton, Thorpe, Astley, Penyston, Holland Swayn, and Adwyke super Derwent in the county aforesaid, and of a moiety of 30 messuages, 80 ... . water-mills, one fulling-mill, 4000 acres of land, 2300 acres of meadow, 3000 acres of pasture, 2200 acres of wood, 4000 acres of furze and heath .... pounds of rent in Aldwarke, Watterhall, Wadworthe, Sandall, Newton super Derwent, Mylforthe, Lumbie, Miklefeld, Holy Hall, Holyn Hall, Dalton, etc., in the county afore.said, and also of a free fishery in the water of Bawtrie and Myssen. A Fine was levied in the court of the late King Henry VIII. in Trinity Term in the 33"' year of his reign [1541 J and recorded in the term of S' Michael before John Baldwyn (and others). Justices of the Lord the King, etc., then and there present .... eighth for the moiety of 12 acres of land in Aldwarke called " Le Whetfeld," between Martin Rowbothem and John Huntley, ]>laiutiffs, and the said Godfrey and Margaret, deforciants, of the moiety of the aforesaid manor of Aldewarke and of other the premises (amongst other things). Godfrey and Margaret acknowledged the said moiety to be the right of John, and for this Martin and John granted the said moiety to Godfrey and Margaret and their issue, and failing such to remain to Thomas Foliambe and George Fulthorjie and to the heirs of the said Thomas for ever. The same Thomas and George by their charter bearing date 14 July 33 Henry VIII. [1541] gave, granted and confirmed to the said Godfrey and Margaret their heirs and iissigns for ever all that their remainder and interest in the said moiety. Margaret died 7 February in the third and fourth years of Philip and Mary [1556-7] at Croxtou, co. Stafford^ without heir begotten between her and the said Godfrey, and Godfrey survived her and is seised of the said moiety. N N N 454 RECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. (4) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATH OF FRANCIS FOLJAMBE. Chancery Inquisition Post Mortem, 44 JSlizabeth, Part 2, iVo. 112. 1602. Inquisition taken at .... in the county of Derby 22 September 44 Elizabeth [1602] after the death of Francis Foliambe, esquire, deceased. The jurors say that some time before the death of the said Francis a certain James Foliambe, Knight, father of the said Francis, was seised of 6 messuages, 350 acres of land, meadow and pasture in Brampton, co. Derby, and of 20 messuages and 40 acres of land, etc., in Chesterfelde and Newboulde, co. Derby, and of 2 messuages and a cottage in Chesterfelde, a messuage and 100 acres of land, etc., in Dunston, and one close of land in Draufelde, CO. Derby, and so being seised on the 20"" day of May 7 Edward VI. [1553] he enfeofTed Edward Litleton (and others) of all the said messuages, lands, etc., to the use of the said Francis and his issue, and if the said Francis should die without issue then to the use of Godfrey Foliambe, Knight, son of the said James Foliambe, Knight, for ever. Francis Foliambe died 30 September 24 Elizabeth [1600] after whose death the said messuages, lands, etc., descended to a certain Thomas Foliambe as son and heir of the said Francis. And the jurors further say that some time before the death of the said Francis, and at the time of the death of the said Francis, a certain William Mallory, Knight, and Trothea his wife were seised in right of the said Trothea for the term of the life of the said Trothea of the manors of Aldwarke, Steveton, Wadworth, Dalton, Mexborowe, Rawmershe, Thorphesley, Peniston, Newton upon Davent, Skelmanthorpe, and Haldingbye, CO. York, and of 30 messuages, 16 cottages, 3 mills, 1600 acres of land, etc., in Aldwarke, Steveton, Wadworth, Staynton, Dalton, Mexborowe, Rawmershe, etc., co. York, remainder to the said Francis Foliambe and his issue male. The same Francis died seised of the remainder aforesaid, after whose death the remainder of all the said manors, etc., descended to the said Thomas Foliambe as son and heir. Trothea is as yet in full life at Aldwarke. The said Francis Foliambe died at Chesterfelde on the 30"' day of September last past, and the said Thomas is his son and heir, and that .... was of the age of 12 years .... (5) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATH OF SIR FRANCIS FOLJAMBE, BART. Chancery Inquisition Post Mortem, Charles I., Part 2, No. 119. 1641. Inquisition taken at York Castle August 28"', 17"' year of Charles the first, before George Butler, Esq., Christopher Ridley, Esq., and Edward Radcliffe, Esq., Escheators of the King. The jurors say that before the death of Sir Francis Foljambe, Baronet, one Henry Sacheverell was seised in his demesne as of fee of and in the Manor of Rawmarsh with appurtenances, and of three messuages, three cottages, five gardens, five orchards, fifty acres of laud, thirteen acres of meadow, ninety acres of pasture, four hundred acres of furze and heath, nineteen shillings and eight pence rent, and common of pasture with appurtenances in Rawmarsh, Wath and Hange. So being seised by indenture dated the eighteenth of June in the 5"" of Charles 1" (1629) the said Henry Sachaverell in consideration of seven hundred pounds conveyed the premises to William Blithman and John Cowper for ever, who permitted the aforesaid Francis Foljambe to receive the rents, etc. The said Sir Francis was seised in his demesne as of fee of and in all that capital messuatte called Aldwarke, with appurtenances in Yorkshire, and all lands, woods, etc., to the same belonging. As also seised of the manor of Rawmarsh and of six messuages, two hundred acres of land, sixty acres of meadow, three hundred acres of pasture, fifty acres of furze and heath, and fourteen shillings rent in Rawmarsh, Greisbroke, Haghe, and Cartworth in the county aforesaid. And was also seised of the manors of Dalton, Thorpehestley, Wheatcroft and Wadworth, and of twelve acres of land in Wheatcroft with rights, etc., and all messuages, etc., belonging in Dalton, Rawmarshe, Thorpehestley, Wheatcroft, Wadworth, Over Dalton, Nether Dalton, Greisbrooke, Overhaugh, Netherhaugh, Scoles, Whiston, Wath, Swnton, Thriburgh and Mexbrough in the county aforesaid. URSULA WOODCOCK. 455 So being seised Sir Francis by Indenture of the 11"' of April in the IS"" year of the King [1639] made between Sir Francis Foljambe of Aldwarke in the County of York. Baronett, of the one part, and John Reresby of Thirburgh in the said County of York, Esquire, and Elize "Woodrofe of Hope in the County of Derby, Esquire, of the other part, Witnessing that the said Sir Francis Foljambe in consideration of the love and affection he beareth unto Dame Elizabeth his wife, and for a competent jointure settled and assured to her for life and their heirs male lawfully begotten, all that capital messuage commonly called Aldwarke with the appurtenances in the County of York, and all lands, etc., a))pertaining, and all those the Manors or Lordships of Dalton, Bawmarsh, Thorpehestley, Wheatcrofte and Wadworth in the said County of York with their rights, etc., and all the messuages in Dalton, Rawmarsh, etc. (e.vcepting always a messuage farm or tenement in AVadworth, now or late in the tenure of Francis Stevenson or his Assigns), to have and to hold the same to the u.ses aforesaid, and for default of such issue to the use of the right heirs of the said Sir Francis for ever. Provided that the indenture be void if the said Dame Elizabeth does not join in a fine or recovery to the Earl of Kingston upon Hull, or to an^- other person of the Manor or Lordship of Caloe or Calowe in Derbyshire, for the barring or extinguishing of all such right and title of Dower which she is or may be intitled to of the said Manor of Calowe. They further say that the said Sir Francis Foljambe was .seised in his demesne as of fee of and in the Manors of Sladehowton, Me.vborough and Steveton, and of and in all messuages, etc., in Sladehowton, Barnebrough, Thriburgh, llotherhara, Leversall, Wallingley, Tickhill, Wentworth, Peckmill damme, Kilnhurst, Wickersley, llanl'eild, Bawtroe, Uowton under Uaugh, Tliorcroft, Swinton, Brookhouse, Carrehouse, Au.sterfeild, Missen, AVhiston, Morthinge, Adwick upon Dearne, Steveton, Furborno, Lumby, Barkestono, Micklcfeild and South >rylford. And also was seised of the right, etc., of the Rectory of Tickhill. tithes and oblations, and of and in the Advowson of the Vicarage of the church of Tickhill. Ana that another indenture was made dated June 3"^' in the 1(1"' year of the present King's reign between the same Sir Francis of Aldwarke, Bart., of the first part, Reginald R<'ad of the Inner Temple, London, gent., of the second part, and Elize Woodnife of the Inner Temple aforesaid. Esquire, of the third part. Witnessing that in consideration of the love and affection which he beareth unto Francis Foljambe Blakenian, and the heirs males of his body lawfully to be begotten, and to Peter Foljambe, gent., and tlie heirs males of his body lawfully lo be begotten, and for divers other good and weighty causes and considerations, it is covenanted and agreed that Sir Francis Foljambe shall bargain and sell before the first of July next, and the a-.ime to be inrolled to the said Reginald Read, all that Manor or Capital messuage commonly (•alleremises and enjoy the rewia or sums of money hereafter ensuing, that is to sjiy, if there be one daughter and no more of the said Sir Francis of Dame Elizabeth his now wife lawfully begotten the sum of Four thousand pounds, if there be two then two thousand pounds each, if more, one thousand pounds each, the same to be levied of the N N N 2 456 EECOEDS OF THE GUST FAMILY. first issues and profits of the premises, Provided if Sir Francis Foljambe should make a will he has power of revoking the above and placing the same to other use or uses. Dated ] 640. The jurors further say that by another indenture dated the S"' June in the 16"' of the present King's reign, etc., that the said Sir Francis for the sum of ten shillings bargained and sold the same property including the rectory to have and to hold to the said Eeginald Read and his heirs for ever, etc., and recovery was suffered of the premises in Trinity term 16"" Charles 1*'. The jurors also find that the said Dame Elizabeth Foljambe is now in full life and that Sir Francis died September 25"' last, Francis Foljambe Blakeman died November 1"' without heirs male, and that Frances Foljambe is daughter and next heir of Sir Francis, and aged at the time of her father's death 11 years 6 months and fourteen days. (6) INQUISITION AFTER THE DEATH OF RICHARD BELLINGHAM. Chancery Inquisition Post Mortem, 36 Mlizabeth, Part 1, No. 56. 1594. Inquisition taken at Estgrensted 5 November 36 Elizabeth [1594] after the death of Richard Bellinghame, esquire. The jurors say upon their oath that Richard Bellinghame and Mary his wife on the day of the death of the said Richard were seised to them and to the issue male of the said Richard, and for default of such issue to remain to the issue of Edward Bellinghame, father of the said Richard, remainder to Edward Bellinghame, gentleman, brother of the said Edward the father, and to his issue male, remainder to Henry Bellinghame. gentleman, and his issue male, remainder to Richard Bellinghame, gentleman, and his issue male, remainder to Thomas Belling- hame, gentleman, and his issue male, the reversion belonging to the said Richard and to his heirs, of and in the manor of Hangleton in the county of Sussex, and of the advowson of the rectory of the church of Hangleton belonging to the said manor, and of three messuages, one dovecote, three gardens, 200 acres of land, 200 acres of pasture, 20' of rent, and common of pasture for 1400 sheep in Hangleton and Estaldrington in the county aforesaid. And that the said Richard Bellinghame named in the writ was also seised on the day on which he died of and in the manor of Newtymber, etc., and the advowson of the rectory of the church of Newtymber in the county aforesaid, in demesne as of fee tail, viz., to himself and to the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, the reversion thereof belonging to the said Richard and to his heirs. And that the said Richard Bellinghame named in the writ on the day on which he died was seised in his demesne as of fee tail, viz., to himself and to the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, the reversion thereof for default of such issue belonging to the aforesaid Richard Bellinghame and to his heirs, of and in the manor of Trewlie, with the appurtenances in the parish of Aberton in the county aforesaid. And also the same Richard Bellinghame named in the writ on the day on which he died was seised of and in those messuages or tenements or farm called Southweeke in Southweeke, Kyngston, Bowsey, and Old Shorehame, containing 200 acres of land, in the county aforesaid, and also of and in 100 acres of land and pasture late parcel of the manor of Sowthie in Bexlej' Howe and Peuisey, and of and in one messuage or tenement or farm called Dudwike, containing 140 acres of land, pasture and wood in Warlinglede and Slaughame or either of them in the county aforesaid. And also of the advowson of the rectory of the parish church of Blatchington in the county aforesaid. And that Richard Bellinghame named in the writ died 26 December 35 Elizabeth [1592], and that Mary his wife is in full life at Hangleton, and that Edward Bellinghame is his son and next heir, and that he was of the age of 25 years and more at the time of the death of his father. UESULA WOODCOCK. 457 (7) EXTRACTS FROM THE REPORT OF MR. READING TO THE COMMISSIONERS FOR COMPOUNDING. From the original at the Record Office, which is iller/ible in parts. According to your Order of the 5 of September upon the petition of Thomas TToodcock of Newtimber in the county of Sussex, gent., for allowing his estate there, lately recovered upon a triall at law, I have enquired and do finde : That S' Edward Bellingham, Knight, by his last will and testament in writeing, bearing date the [illegible] day of July 1640, did give and bequeath all that his manor at Newtimber and all his land in Newtimber .... unto his son Thoraa.s Bellingham during his life, and after his decease to the first, second, third, fourth, fift, sixt, seaventh, and eight sonn of the bod}' of the said Thomas and the heirs male of their severdll bodies, and for want of such issue did will, give and bequeath the same premises unto his Grandson Edward Woodcock and to his heirs. [An illegible passage comes here evidently relating to a trial at the last Sussex assizes, and the report goes on to quote an affidavit.] And he further dejioseth that the said 5 sheets of paper were delivered by the said Edward Woodcock amongst other of liis evidences about 5 or 6 yeares since with the consent of Thomas Bellingham, Esq., sonn and heir of the said S' Edward, who did allow the same as the will of his father. And it is deposed by Frances Taylor that she was servant to the said S' Edward Bellingham at the tyme of his death and was present at the publishing and sealing of his will And the Commissioners of Sussex by their Certificate of the 3 of October 1651, in answer to your Order of the 5 of September 1651, made in this case, certifie, That the first Sequestration of Newtimber and the manor of Newtimber was for the delinquency of the .said Thomas Bellingham [illegible] untill the same was extended by William [illegible'} and others, the Creditors of the said Thomas Bellingham [illegible] And the said Edward Woodcock by deed indented the 9 of June 1041 demised the said premises unto Thomas Woodcock his father, the )ietitioner, for 40 years, to commence after the death of the said Thomas Bellingham. That in the year 1649 the said Thomas Bellingham died, and the said Thomas Woodcock entered by virtue of the said Lea.se, but was opposed by John Surry and Henry Gallop, then tenants to the .said M' [illegible], who extended the .said Mannor in tho life time of the .said Thomas Bellingham, and that the said Thomas Woodcock arrested the said tenants, and upon triall at the last assizes in Sussex, Counsell pleading on both Sides, a verdict was given for the same Woodcock. The said lease is now produced [illegible] cause to be paid to the said Edward Woodcock six hundred pounds Habend' unto the said Thomas Woodcock from the death of the said Thomas IJcllingliam for the term of forty years. And this is all I finde in the said cjiso wherein it is submitted for Judgment if you be satisfied with the proof .... it appearing that the siiid Thomas Bellingham had therein an estate for his life with remainder to his issue, and the said Thomas Bellingham died in 164S) without issue, and the j)etiti()ncr being lessee of Kdward Woodcock the next in Remainder [illegible]. With this report are the following documents : — 1. Original Petition, signed Edward Woodcock, dated August 3, 1650, stating that he was "justly entitled by the will of his grandfather on the mother's side unto the Manor of Newtimber, which will is embeziled and concealed from your petitioner, and not as ^-et i)roved." 2. Petition of Thomas Woodcock dated August 3, 1650, for the removal of the Soijucstration on Newtimber, which had been demised to him by his son June 9"', 1641, for 40 years after the death of Thomas Bellingham. 3. Order made on the jjelition of Thomas Woodcock to refer it to the Commissioners of Sussex, dated Seplcnibcr 3"', l(i51. 4. Certificate of the Commissioners of Sus.sex dated October 5, 1651. 5. Affidavit of Edward Willelt dated October 3"', 1651. That he was many years servant to S' Edward Bellingham, and at the time of his death was present when he made his last will and testament, and that he heard the will published as beiiueathing Newtimber to Thomas Bellingham for life, and failing his issue to Edward Woodcock. 458 EECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. 6. Examination of Edward Culpeper of Burstowe, co. Surrey, trustee of the will of Sir Edward Bellingliam, stating that his son Thomas Bellingham produced the will as propounded at the assizes to him. 7. Examination of George Ransford, present at the assizes and heard the verdict given for Thomas Woodcock. 8. Affidavit of William Parkham of Newtimber who was present at the signing of the lease by Edward Woodcock to his father Thomas Woodcock. 9. Affidavit of Frances wife of Isack Taylor of London, Chandler, who was present at the time of Sir Edward Bellingham's death and at the publishing and sealing of his will, and " that the 5 sheets of paper now shewn to the deponent was the original draught of the said will, and remayned in this deponent's custody for some tyme after, and that the Ingrossed Copie of the same was sealed and published and was delivered unto Thomas Bellingham, Esq." 10. Affidavit of Ralph Beard of the Inner Temple, London, that at the last assizes in the county of Sussex, in the action brought by Thomas Woodcock against John Surry and Henry Gallop, that the 5 sheets of paper now shewn to him were then produced and given in evidence as the last will and testament of Sir Edward Bellingham, Kt., and upon the proof then made the Jury were satisfied and gave verdict for the Plaintiff. 11. Affidavit of Edward Culpeper of Barstow, co. Surrey, Esq., who maketh oath that shortly after the death of Sir Edward Bellingham, Kt., Thomas Bellingham, Esq., being only sonne & heyre of the sayd Sir Edward, shewed to this deponent the last will and testament of the sayd Sir Edward Bellingham, under his hand and seale witnessed by several credible witnesses, and that the sayd Thomas Bellingham was much discontented that his sayd father shoulde limit him but an estate for life and provision for a Joynture for any such wife he should have at the tyme of his death. 12. Petition by Thomas Woodcock dated April 7, 1652, that his case having been reported on by M' Reading might be determined. 13. Order to the Commissioners of Sussex dated June 17, 1652, that upon reading the report of M' Reading, made upon the petition of Thomas Woodcock of Newtimber, with copies of affidavits, resolved, that upon the proofs and evidences before us we are satisfied in the petitioner's title to the Manor of Newtimber b^' virtue of the grant made to him thereof by Edward Woodcock, grandchild of Sir Edward Bellingham, who claimed by the will of the sayd S' Edward, which title was found good by the Jury upon a trial at law the last assizes in Sussex, and verdict given accordingly. And we doe order that the Sequestration upon the said premises be forthwith taken off and discharged, and the petitioner admitted to receive the rents and profits thereof accordingly, and the arrears thereof since August S"', 1650. And nee do further order that M'' Fowle, our Solicitor, doe search the Prerogative Office for the will of the said S' Edward Bellingham, and give us an account of it. (8) FUNERAL CERTIFICATE OF RAUFE WOODCOCK. College of Arms, I. 10, fo. 157. 1586. Raufe Woodcocke, Esquire, Citizen and Alderman of London, departed this lyf at his house in the parishe of Saint Mary Aldermanbury in London on Thursday the first of September Anno d'ni 1586 in the xxviij"' yere of the reigne of our Sov'egne Lady Queene EUzabeth. And was buryed in the parishe churche of S' Mary aforesaid on Monday the 12 of the same moneth. The said Rauf tooke to his first wyf Elene the daughter of ... . Collyer of Staffordshire, gent., by whome he had yssue Will'm his sonne and heire, Ambrose second sonue, and Timothie his third Sonne. His second wyf was Good the daughter of ... . Bower of .... in the Countie of Wilt, by whome lie had yssue Thomas, Robert, Michael, Elizabeth wyf to Thomas Antrobus of London, gen', Margery wyf to Robert second sonne of Will'" Kempton, Alderman of London, Sara wyf to Rolland Beresford of Linsters in the Countie of Hertford, gen', and Ursula wyf to Salomon Pordage of Redmersham in Kent, gen'. His third wyf Eleanor was the daughter of Elias Gisbright native of Holland by whome he had yssue Francesse a daughter. His fourth wyf URSULA WOODCOCK. 459 which survyved was Mary the daughter of Robert Colt of Hertfordshire, gent., and wydow of John Lanyson, citizen and goldsmith of London, by whome he had no yssue. Sole executor and perfourmer of the Last will and testament to the defunct was Thomas AVoodcock his eldest sonne by his second wyf. Overseers thereof ar Salomon Pordage his sonne in lawe, John Fox, Citizen and goldsmith of London, John Bourne, Citizen & Letherseller of London, and Richard Aldworth, citizen and Grocer of London. Mourners at the same Funerall wer Ambrose, Timothie and Robert sonnes to the defunct. And Clarencieulx, Kinge of Armes, with Somersett Herald wer present and did direct and order the same funerall by whome this certificat or letter testimonial! was taken to be registred in the Office of Armes. Which certificat in every the partes and contentes thereof is Witnessed to be true by the subscription of these followinge. (9) WILL OF MARY, WIDOW OF EDWARD WOODCOCK. Dated February 1st, 1681 ; proved June 12th, 1C83. (P.C.C., 78 Drax.) I Mary Woodcock, widdow, being in pretty good health and i)erfect memory I thank my gracious God for it, yet calling to minde the certainetie of death and the uncerteinetie when it may seize upon mee, doe this First day of February in the yeare of our Lord God one thousand six hundred eighty and one make my last will and Testiiment in manner following. First I give my Soule to my mercifuU God who gave it mee, trusting in the alone meritts of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to receive remission of my Sinns and everlasting life, next I give my body unto the earth to bee buried w"' Christian buriall, and for the estiite God hath blessed mee with, although it is now but small by reason of greate Suites in Law I have had about my Daughter's estate which hath occasioned mee to lay out a greate jiart* of my owne revenue, as also in paying some debts of her father's, but I thank God for that I have, and I give and will it as followeth : Whereas there is a Debt pretended by my sister-in-law M" Mary Hartrig which shee claimeth from her brother M' Edward Woodcock who was my husband, a bond shee saith of twenty pounds, I suppose but for payment of Tenne, for I have an Acquittance that shee gave her brother a little before his death for all Claime except Tenn pounds w'" shee saith in her acquittance shee wius to receive at London whether shee was then to goe and also her brother, but whether the s;iid Tenno pounds were then paid or noc I know not, or whether my husband gave bond for it I know not, I thinke there is noe rea.'son to allow more than the principle as things have bin if shee or her husband clayme itt, if it appeare a reall debt then I desire it should be satisfied out of I leave, for I intended if I were able to .satisfy it out of my owne estate which I thought I could doe, therefore I did not say anything of it when my daughter Wiis married. I have oweing mee and by mee something more then Fourescore pounds and a few goods which, after there is provisina made for the above named Debt to bee satisfied, and what I shall owe for my bord and ray maides wages if I shall owe any thing for them, the remainder I give as followeth : I give to my grand- daughter M" Mary Cust all the Plate I have, and I give to my maid Jane Burr if shee live w"" mee as my servant at the time of my death five pounds and such of my Clothes as mv Executris shall thinke fitt. I doe not desire to beo buried with any pomp if I left ever soe much, much lesse now I leave but little, but only to be buried decently as my Executris shall thinke fitt, only I desire there may bee live pounds given to the poore in money or bread at my buriall, and of this my Will I make my deare daughter M" Vrsuley Cust my Executrix, not doubting but shee will doe her l)est endeavour to .-ice my will performed, and in witnesse that this is my last Will and Testament I have writ it with my owne hand, and sett to my hand and seale upon the day and in the yeare first above written. Maby Woodcock. I have lately heard some things which makes mee beleeve there is uoo such debt as my sister Hartrigg Clainies. II .lunij 1(583 appeared Edward Barker of S' Grcgorye's, London, citizen and merchant-fay lor, and Frances Blades of Stamford, .spinster, to testify to the handwriting of the above will. Proved 12 June 1683 by Ursula Cust, the daughter and executrix. 460 RECOEDS OF THE OUST FAMILY. (10) MONUMENTAL INSCEIPTIONS. Inscription on the tomb of Sir John Woodcock in St. Albans' Chuech, Wood Street, From Stotv's ' London' {Strype), Book iii., ^. 76. Hie jacet in requie Woodcocke Jou vir Generosus Maior Londiniae Mercerus, vald6 morosus Miles qui fuerat .... M. Domini mille Centum quater ruit ille Cum Xtis. Insceiption on the tomb of Ealph Woodcock. From Stow's ' London ' {Strype), Book iii., p. 72. Here lietli entombed Ralph Woodcocke, Grocer and Alderman of London, Who departed this first day of September 1586, aged 67 years. He had four wives : Helen Collier, by whom he had five sons and three daughters ; Good Bower, by whom he had ten sons and five daughters ; Elenor Carew, by whom he had one daughter ; and Mary Lonyson, by whom he had no issue. The Coat of Arms here for his second wife Bower was a Cross pat'ee ; for Carew his third wife was Paly of six Argent and Sable, on a chief Gules three lions rampant Or ; his fourth wife Lony- son bare. Argent, a fess Sable between three wolves or talbots passant of the second. Insceiption on the tomb of William Baekee in Sonning Chuech. From Ashmole's ' Antiquities of Berkshire,' p. 387. Here lyeth the Corps of William Barker, Esquire, in Bowells of the Grave. Whose Dates, by all Men's doome, deserved a longer Lyfe to have ; Tou Wyddowes wayle his Losse and Orphans wyshe his Lyfe You dearely want his wisdomes Skill, whose Causes are at Strife ; Ne you alone lament, your Friends untimely Fate, His Anne doth mourne among the rest who least may miss her Mate Anne sprung ot Stoughton's Stock, an antient Progeny She, with her children, waile this Chance and dolefull Destiny Yet this, both we and all, have justly to rejoice His Justice, Faith and friendly Heart hath won the People's Voyce His Body in this Soyl and earthly Seate doth lye His Fame in Ayre, his Ghost for aye, doth live aloft the Skye. Obiit 25 Augusti, Anno 1575. Upon a gravestone have been the Brass Figures (now stolen away) of a Man in a Gown and a Woman in her usual Habit, with the verses underneath their feet. URSULA WOODCOCK. 461 Inscription on the Monument of Anne Bahkeb in Chiswick Chubch. Here lyeth the body of Anne Barker Of Chiswick, Widow, daughter of Lawrence Stoughton of Stoughton in Surrey Esq., first married to Richard Maxey of Salinge in y" County of Essex Esq.* by whom she had one sonne and after married to William Barker of Soninge in y' County of Barks, Esq. by whom she had .six sonnes & five daughters & having lived his wife & widdowe — and five years departed this life the fourteenth of May in the threescore and nineteenth year of her age, Anno Domini 1607. Non violenta rapit te mors sed tempore pleno Plena aniiis, meritis plenior Anna cadis Utque annis absumpta laidis sic surgis in altum Et vivas meritis non moritura tuis Hie igitur placide faelix anus, ossa quiescant Laus inter vivos mens 8ui)er astra volat. Abm8. — In a lozenge, the arms of Barker (as below) impaling Azure, a crott engrailed Ermine [Stoughton] -t Inscription on the Monument op Thomas Bahkeb in Chiswick Chubch. Here lyeth buried ye body of Thomas Barker of Cheswyke, Estj., one Of His Maj"* justices of ye peace for the County of Midd' And bencher of ye honble Societie of the Middle Tomiile, London, sonne of William Barker, of Sunninge, in ye County of Barks Es Power. Do 59 Glanville. Brewer. 108 ) >■ De la Pole. 11 Foljambe. Clavering. luy Sackville. 1^ Ijoudhani* ft! S: itz- w alter. IIU De la Beche. lo Breton. Cheney. 111 111 Bradston. 1 A 14) r iiz w luiam. DO Merley. iiploit. 15 Elmeley. 64 Montaoute. 113 Badlesmere. ID Xiizures. dd Grandison. Fitz-Ranulph. 17 Lacy. DO Tregoz. 115 Olare. 18 Mitiora. b7 J itz(jrerald. lib iTitrora.. oiarreii. DC) Ewias. IT? 11/ Bi. muary. 20 Wallis. 69 Monthermer. 118 Gloucester, Earl of. oi iiL Aldwark. 7U Franceys. iiy Consul. 22 Reygate. 71 Plantagenet. 120 Fitz-Hamon. 23 224 Scrope. Strabolgi. 72 7o Holland. Zouohe. 121 ( ■ Marshal. 25 Comyn. 74 Rohan. 123 Strongbow. 26 Baliol. 7o Earls of Brittany. 1^4 vviare. 27 Galloway, Lord or. 76 Beaumes. 125 Gifford. 28 29 Moreville. Huntingdon, Earl of. 77 1 7o J [ Quincy. l^D 1^7 1 McMoro. Lacy. 30 Scotland, Kings oi. 79 Beilomont. 128 i 31 Saxon Kings. 80 Mellent. 129 Fitz-Eustace, 32 Waltheof. 81 Gwadyr. 130 Fitz-Nigel. 33 Aldred. 82 FitzOsbern. 131 Lizures. Q/i o'± Ke velioc. 83 Crespon. Lacy. 35 36 Gernons. Meschines. 84 85 Ivery. Grantmesnil. 133 1 134 1 Quincy. 37 Lupus. 86 Galloway, Lord of. 135 Bellomont. 38 Algar. 87 Moreville. 136 Mellent. 39 Valence. 88 Longespee. 137 Gwadyr. 40 Le Brun. 89 Evreux. 138 FitzOsbern. 41 Angoulesme. 90 Riddlesford. 139 Crespon. 42 Taillefer. 91 Plantagenet, Earl of Kent. 140 Yvery. 43 Botteville. 92 Wake. 141 Grantmesnil. 44 Monchenie. 93 Gant. 142 Ke velioc. 45 1 Marshal. 94 Brewer. 143 Gernon. 46 ) 95 Stuteville, 144 Meschines. 47 Strongbow. ^6}Quincy. 145 Lupus. 48 Clare. 146 Algar. 49 Gifford. 98 Bellomont. 147 Fitz-Maurice. UESULA WOODCOCK. 467 148 Other. 149 Longespee. 150 Evreux. 151 Eiddlesford. 152 Charleton. 153 Owen ap Griffith. 154 Gwynwynvyn. 155 Mered ap Blethyn. 156 Blethyn ap Cynwin. 157 Cynwin. 158 Gwaethvoed. 159 Gwryd. 160 Beli-mawr. 161 Edwin. 162 Kunedda. 163 Morfydd. 164 Ynyr. 165 Cadel ap Brockwel. 166 Meredith. 167 Cadel. 168 Roderic-mawr. 169 Mervyn. 170 Conan. 171 Idwal. \jaAJL TV aliaUUX . 173 Eoderio. 174 Mervyn. 175 Conan. 176 Idwal. 177 Cadwallader. 178 Iblain Sh3'dd. 179 Plantagenet. 180 Holland. 181—212, same as 77—108. 469 ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. - — ♦ Page 4, after line 13. A family of the name of Cust whoulcl have been also mentioned here, different members of whom lived in the villages near Northallerton in the North Eiding of Yorkshire from 1541 to 1801. In the York Registry are the wills of Nicholas Cust of Hutton, or Hooton, near Rudby (L'j41) ; Percevall Cust of Hutton (15.57) ; John Cust of Mylforthe (1564) ; Christopher Cust of Arasby (1572) ; AVilliam Cust of Hutton (1579); Janet Cust of Hutton (1596), who names her sons James, Christopher, and Robert ; Christopher Cust of Stokesley (1641), who names his wife Dorothy and his sons Christopher, Henry, Thomas, and William, and makes bequests to the poor of Stokesley, Hutton juxta Rudby, Rudby, Great Broughton, and Kerby ; Henry Cust of Stokesley, Draper (1646), who names his mother Dorothy and his brothers Christopher and Thomas. At the Record Office is also an Inquisition taken at Stokesley after the death of William Cust, who died 18 November 1623, seised of one messuage and four bovates of land in Hooton, near Rudby, and whose heir was his son Thomas, then aged 23. Besides the wills at York there are at Somerset House the Administration to Robert Cust of Brompton, near Northallerton, yeoman, granted to his widow Allinson Cust February 5th, 1654 (P.C.C., Aylett 1), and the will of the same Allinson Cust of Northallerton, proved May 25th, 1658 (P.C.C., Wotton 223), who directs that she should be buried at Jirompton, and names her son Thomas and his three children, and her daughters Jane Barber, .... Hildreth, and Mary Sutton. She ajipoints her son Luke Cust of Northallerton, merchant, her sole executor. It is very probable that the son Thomas mentioned here may have been the Thomas Cust of Eryholme, who in 163S purchased for £1,500 a house and land called Danby Hill from his father-in-law Francis Tyndall, one of the witnesses to a deed now at Danby Hill relating to this purchase being Luke Cust his brother. Thomas Cust was buried at Danby Wisk October 2ud, 1682, and his descendants have continued to live at Danby Hill ever since, although his male line failed with his great-grandson Thomas Cust of Danby Hill, a famous sporting squire in the North Riding, who died unmarried March 14th, 1801, at the age of 94. By his will he devised Danby Hill to his nephew the Rev. William Peacock, son of his only sister Elizabeth Cust (who had married Samuel Peacock of Middleton Tyas), on condition of his assuming the name and arms of Cust. Page 40, note §. This statement of the devolution of the Dymoke property proves to be incorrect ; therefore after the words " Dymoke family " omit the remainder of the paragraph, and substitute these words : " who afterwards sold part of it to Henry Cust in 1612." p p p 470 EECOEDS OF THE CUST FAMILY. Page 47, note t- For (5) read (9). Page 58, line 40. For " Examined " read " Exhibitum." Page 69, line 38. For Hugh Cust and Robert Cust " read " Eobert Cust and Hugh Cust." Page 72. Add as a note to pedigree: "Eoger Beele of Beavall" was probably the same as Eoger Beale, Alderman of Stamford, who was buried at St. George's, Stamford, September 20th, 1617. Page 98, line 8. For " Grrayne " read " Grrayve." Page 105, line 18. For " 1583 " read " 1653 "; line 33, for " 1670 " read " 1664"; line 34, /or " March 26th " read " May 10th." Page 111, line 4. For " buried " read " baptized." Page 121, line 15. For " Porcelli " read " Porcelli-Cust." Page 129, line 20. For " William son of Thomas Eandson, his wife's great- uncle," read " Thomas Eandson of Pinchbeck in 1478." Page 149, Appendix (29). This Lord de Belmond was John, 6th Lord Beaumont, K.G-., slain at Northampton 1459. His granddaughter Joan married Sir Brian Stapleton, K.Gr., son of Sir Gilbert Stapleton by Agnes, daughter and coheiress of Sir Brian EitzAlan, also mentioned here. Page 166, note *. For " Wilsby " read " Wilby." Page 188, line 3. For " Gammock " read " Ganmock." Page 190, line 11. For " Helfringham" read " Helpringham." Page 274, line 17. It appears, however, that Chamberhouse was not part of the More property. By a Berks fine, No. 3 of 23 Henry VI., John Purye and his wife Isabel buy of John Lysle and his wife Anna the Manor of Chamber- house, land, and houses, for 300 marks. Page 274, line 24. It may be here remarked that one branch of the existing Custs, namely, the Custs of Cockayne Hatley, can claim a descent from the Purys of Chamberhouse through the marriage of the late Hon. and Eev. Henry Cockayne Cust with Lady Anna Maria Needham, whose great-grandmother Mary Offley, Viscountess Kilmorey, was descended from the Purys through the Broughton, Cave, and Danvers families. Page 277, line 28. For " Doughty " read " Dorytie." Page 284, line 3. For " Eoader " read " Eoades." Page 285, note *, line 4. For " wife " read " wives "; Line 5, for " son " read " grandson." Page 287, line 13. For " Prewen " read " Frewen." Page 298, Appendix (3), line 6. For " Eichmond " read " Suffolk." Page 309, line 5. Omit "and"; also place a comma after "Eobert." Page 332, line IL For " Edward " read " Edmund." ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. 471 Page 415, line 18. For " Sir William " read "Sir Henry." Page 428, line 28. Since this page was printed I have discovered that the name " Edward Slater," which I took from the pedigree given in Harleian MS. 5829 (which is printed at page 448), should have been " Edward Slaughter," who lived at Cheyneys Court, Herefordshire. This Edward Slaughter was buried January 16th, 1685-6, having long survived his wife Jane Bellingham, who was buried October 4th, 1646. They had two sons, Bellingham Slaughter of Cheyneys Court, whose line seems to be extinct, and Edward Slaughter of Ingatestone, Essex. The Rev. Dr. Charles J. Robinson, who in his " Mansions of Hereford- shire " gives a pedigree of the Slaughter family, considers (page 27) that the representation of the family is probably vested in the descendants of Edward Slaughter of Ingatestone, several of whom are known to exist. It would be well worth the while of some of those descended from him to look up their pedigree, as of course they have an equal right to quarter the arms of Plantagenet and to represent the Fitzwilliams of Aldwark with the Custs who are descended from the elder coheiress Ursula Bellingham, who married Thomas Woodcock. No information has yet reached me as to the descendants of the second coheiress Cicely or Cicilie Bellingham, stated to have married Thomas Cholmeley. Page 448. See correction to page 428. Page 449, in pedigree of the Woodcock family, third generation. For " Bass- ford " read " Beresford." Page 454, line 11. For " 21 Elizabeth " read " 42 Elizabeth." Page 455, line 49. For " Frances " read " Francis." Page 464, line 4. For " Bassford" read " Beresford." Page 465, line 22. For " Woodcoik " read " Woodcock." Page 492. Insert " Manchester, Duke of, see Montagu." p p p 2 INDEX OF NAMES. A Abd}-, Guy, 55. Abfyn, John, 135. Abraham, Richard, 34. Acqua Pendente, Fabrioiiisi de, 342. Acton, Alice (Ulovse), 194. John, 194." Lvdia=Burrell, 178, 193, 194. William, 178, 193, 194. Adam, John, 94, 100. Thomas, 99. Adam.«on, Mr., 359. Adcocke, AVilliam, 109. Adley, Goor^o, 159. A<;ar, John, 398. Ala^c, Richard, 97- Alcokeson, Robert, 159. AMworth, Richard, 459. Alcch, Thomas, 100. Alexander, son of Gerrard, 123. Aleyn, Jolm, 149. Aleynson, John, 145, 146, 147. Nicholas, 145. William, 147. Algatto, ,I<)hn, fi7, 78. Al}?er, Rdbert, ()5. Alkebarcwc or Alkebarowe, Alan de, 11. Alkok, Thomas, 10. AUemand, I'hilii), 160. Allen, Mr., 387. Samuel, 91. AUeyn or Allin, John, 55. William, 193, 209. Allison, (jporge, 269. Allwerd, Thomas, 153. Almott, Nicholas, 94. Alphyn, John, 152, 157. Robert, 45. Alsbye, Robert, 42. Alsoin, Sir — , 199. Alston, La(ly=Roberts, 436. Aluuno, 344. Alwarle, John, 149. Alye, Edward, 292, 293. Marv=I'urv, 292, 293. Ambler, John, 279, 302. Rev. Thomas, 435, 463. Araerbracliius, Boniface, 351. Amy, Chri.stopher, 190. Amyas, Thomas, 127, 157, 168. Anderson, Rev. IJanckes, 284, 318, 327. John, 106, 115, 411. William, 143. Anderton, Thomas, 13. Andise, Joane, 89. Andrew or Androwe, George, 209. Rev. Richard, 160. Thomas, 70, 67, 102, 105,' 107, 112, 113, IKi, 176. Beatrice, 85, 88, 92. BuuwNLow, 1st Lord Browulow, 70, 199, 331, 388, 391. Hon. Charl. s, 121. Christina (Holt), 9, 12. Chri>topher, ■»}'.). Daniel. 8r., 93. Delwrah (Foster), 80, 87, 88, 93. Deborah (Rilev), 87. Deboriih, 86, S8, 93. Dorcas, 142, 167, 175, 177. 191. Dorolhy, 86, 88, 93, 391, 4ti9. Edmnnil. 9, 12. ELiz.tUKTU. Chap. IV., 27, 176. Elizal)ctli = (\« kavne, 183, 214. 225, 244, 2 19, 254, 255,' 257. 258, 259, 283, 324, 330, 356, 369. 37U, 381, 382, 385, 390, 393. Elii!ab.-ili=( 'okp, 51, 52, 53. 54, 60, 176. Eliailn'th (llarriman), 8t>, 8H, 93. Elizabeth ( Wortbinglon), 87. Elizal)clh, SC., H7, HH, 90. 91, 92, 93, 167, 175. 2.5H, a,")4, 3N3, 391, 392, 394. Ellyn or llt'leni'=B('neiland=Kn.uke, 181,211, 212. John, 152, 164, 165, 166, 178, 180, 201, 202, 203, 201, 206, 207, 211, 212. Judith (Brown), 180, 212. Judith, 212. Katherine=Ketle, 180, 201. Lucy (Johnston), 164, 186. Lucy, 211, 212. Lydia (Houghton), 164, 180. Margaret, 180, 202, 211. Mary=Cock, 180. Mary=Loys, 181, 205, 211. Mary=RoH-e, 209. Richard, 152, 180, 201, 212. Robert, 165, 166, 180, 201, 202, 206, 208, 209, 210. Rose, 180, 202. Suckling, 164, 180, 212. Susanna, 212. Thomas, 180, 201, 211, 212. William, 211, 212. Jebbott, George, 141. Tabitha, 141. Jeffrey, Thomas, 268. Jenkins or Savile, S;irah, 387, 388, 391. Jenkinson or Jankynson, Godfrey, 283, 318, 326. Henry, 117. John, 152, 153. Jephson, William, 398. Jewet, Anne (Fury), 329. Humfray, 329. Jobson, William, 383, 391. Johnson or Jousou, Mr., 246. Rev. Robert, 43, 158, 159, 160. Thomas, 22, 34, 241. Johnston, Lucy=Jay, 164. Lucy, 169. Dr. Nathaniel, 415, 418, 421, 422, 425, 427. Joller, Robert, 63. Jolyson, John, 29, 42. Jones, Sir Francis, 107. Robert, 209. Jorden, William, 160. Judd, Mr., 440. Justice, Rev. Robert, 99, 100. Justinian, Emperor, 345. INDEX OF NAMES. 491 K Kay or Key, George, 113. John, 417. Kedbye, Agnes (Purj), 329. Kelyng, Elena, 11. Kempton, Margery (Woodcock), 449, 458, 464. Kobert, 449, 458, 464. William, 458. Kendall, llobert, 149, 15G. Kent, Earls of, see Holland and Plantagenet. Ketyll or Kettle, Arthur, 12o, 131, KiO, 101. Eliisabeth (liandson), 125, 128, 131, 160. John, 180, 20G. Katherine (Jay), 180, 206. llichard, 125, 128, 131, 1'14, 160. Kighley, Edwara, 110. Kilchey, John, 45. Killingvvorth, John, 210. Kilmorey, Mary, V'iscountess (Oflloy), 470. King Alphonso (Naples), 313. Charles I., 168, 229. Charles 11., 174, 223, 224, 229, 231, 237, 283. Edward I., 221, 413, 443. Edward II., 221, 277. Edward III., 221. Edward VI., 294. George I., VM. George 11., 385. Guslaphus Adolphus, 349. Henry IV., 274. Henry VI., 274. Henry VIII., 39, 42, 44, 55, 82, 221, 296, 297, 298, 301), 341, 41 G, 453. James I., 102, 107, 429, 430, 431. James II., 242, 2 U, 245, 357, 302, 303. Louis XIV. (France), 352. rhilip III. (Franco), 413, 443. llichard II., 413. Kobert (Naples), 343. William 111., 244, 245, 350, 357, 359, 360, 3(51, 362, 3(14, 374, 375, 370, 377, 397, 39H, 399, 410. King, Alice, 167, 199, 200. Edward, lH7. Col. lluuiphrey, 407. Matthew, 317. Mr., 108, 109. Sarah (Cu.st), 105, 110, 111. Sarah, 118. Stephen, 193. Thomas, 105, 111, 118. Kingston, Earl ol, 455. Kitchen, Edward, 317. Knight, John, 309. Knoble, Robert, 10. Knoppe, Robert, 100. Knoles, John, 44. Knyglit or Knygth, Roger, 65. Kny vet, Kncvott, or Knewyt, Edmund, 29,40,42, 75. Jane or Joan, 29, 56, 116. Kolyall, John, 'U)3. Kyme, John, 55. Kynder, Edmund, 76, 77. Kynnc, Thomas, 152. Kyrlc, l}arbara=l'ury, 292, 293. James, 292, 293. Kytton, Thomas, 43. L Lache, Francis, 462. Judith (Foljambc), 462. Lagerfeldt, Lord, 215. Lambarde, Ann=Lennard, 432. Lambart or Lambert, Charles, 115. John, 29, 42, 147, 150, 331, 332, 333, 334. Samuel, 115. Susanna (Dymoke), 40, 115. Sir Thomas, 10, 103, 115, 116. Thomas, 113, 117. Lambe, Sir John, 4;J0. Lamkyn, Helene (Spyt), 124, 130, 148. John, 124, 130, 148. Richard, 83, 95, 96. Lanam, Anne, 117. Lancaster, William, 74. Langford, Anne= Whalley, 447. Sir John, 417. Langton, Alice (Pedder), 114, 117. Amy, 114. Anne, 1 14. Elizabeth, 114. Sir Peter, 41. Robert, 11 4, 117. W illiau), 113, 336. Lanyson, John, 434, 4-1-9, 159. Mary (Coll) = Woodcock, 434, 449, 459, 460. Latj'mer, Sir Nicolxs, 8. Laughton or Lawton, JaMe=OgIe, 113. Robert, 77. William. 71, 73, 74, 75, 113. Launde, see Ih- la Launde. Lavender, Emma, 11. John, 33. William, 11. Lawe, Agnes, 109. John, 109. Thomas. 168. Lawson, Mr., 217. Le Chour, William, 10. Lee, William, 141. Leeds, Duke ol', we Osborne. Leeke or J^eake, Elizaboth=WhalIey, 447. Henrv, 445. Sir John, 415, 416, 445, 446. John, 37. Katlu rine=Foljambe, 415, 410, 415, 416. Kai hi'rinc ( Foljambe)=Newmau, 444, Ho. Laurcnre de, 10. Thomas, 447. Lcgerdown, tidljcrt, 158. Henry, 120, 127, 134, 153, 157. Leigh, Joan ( Pury), 292, 293. Sir William, 293. William, 292, 293. Leinster, Duke ol', nee Schomberg. " Leinster's Hur.'^e," 364. Lely, Sir PeU-r, 249. Lemaii, Stephen, 141. Lenuard or Lennord, Ann, 89. Ann (Lambarde), 132. Mary=On.sli)W=Bellingliam,431, 432,446, 448. 4-19, 462. Sir Samuel, 432, 446, 448. Samuel, 432. Stephen, 432. 492 INDEX OF NAMES. Lenthal (Speaker), William, 168, 187. Lenton, Norris, 92. L'Estrange, Frances=Jay, 164, 165, 180, 211, 212. Leverett, Thomas, 115. Leves, Leaves, or Levys, Beatrice (Sherington), 71, 73, 77. John, 18, 21, 22, 43, 76, 80, 113, 117. Eichard, 112, 115, 117. Robert, 113, 117. Thomas, 18, 45, 54, 77. AVilliam, 76, 113. Leving, Creswell, 412. " Ligonier's Horse," 358. Lincoln, Bishop of— (Barlow), 232, 247. (Winniffe), 259. Earl of, see Clinton and Eoumare. Sir George, 296, 297. Eobert, 42, 328. Lindsey, Earl of, see Bertie. Linsey, Edward, 89. Lisle or Lyster, Elizabeth=Pury, 291. Sir John, 291. Lord, 116. Lister, Anne (Burrell), 178, 196. Colonel, 223. Michael, 178, 196. Thomas, 213, 261. Litcot or Bitcot, John, 451, 461. Mary=Barker, 451, 461. Little, Quartermaster, 362. Thomas, 390. Littlebury or Lytylbery, Edmund, 332, 470. George, 332. Humphrey, 126, 129, 130, 134, 137, 161, 334. John, 126, 127, 130, 158, 159. Katheriue (Galey), 126, 127, 130, 158, 159. Littleton, Constance=Poljambe, 418, 419, 422, 445, 446. Sir Edward, 418, 419, 445, 446, 454. Sir Thomas, 418. Lizures, Albreda=ritzwilliam, 444. Robert de, 444. Lloyd, Thomas, 391. Lock, Richard, 303. Locktoii, Francis, 190. John, 190. Lockwood, Alexander, 206. Margaret, 206. LoflFe, William, 20. Loke or Look, Alice, 97. Genyt=Dode, 96, 97. John, 97. Robert, 64. Thomas, 64, 95, 97. William, 90, 97. Lombeson, Richard, 152. London, Bishop of (Compton), 356, 358. Long or Longe, John, 11. Robert, 242. Peter, 11. Longbothome, William, 108. 109, 111, 115, 116. Longley, Alice, 276, 301. Anne, 276, 301. Dorothie, 276, 301. Richard, 276, 301. William, 43. Loudham, Sir John, 415. Margaret=FolJambe, 415. Love, Gilbert, 9, 10. Humfrey, 107, 143. John, 21, 31, 42, 45. Richard, 31. Robert, 44, 117. Simon, 10. Thomas, 43, 159, 184. Lovered, John, 19. Richard, 11. Lowe, Alexander, 283, 326. Anne (Foljambe), 418, 420, 445. Francis, 418, 445. Loys or Loye, Mary (Jay), 181, 211. William, 181. Lucas, Thomas, 412. Lucullus, 344. Lucy, The Countess, 6. Luffe, Thomas, 22, 40, 41. Luke, Anne=Walcott, 286. Lumley, Richard, Lord, 356. Lunenburgh, Duke of, 346. Luther, Martin, 344, 348. Lyndesay or Lyndsey, Gilbert, 18. Thomas, 99. William, 152, 156. Lynley, William, 198. Lynne, John, 132, 134, 148, 152, 153, 154, 157. Mary, 157. Nicholas, 135. Thomas, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 156, 158. Lyon, — , 295. Lyons, Archbishop of, 339. Lytwhite or Lytwhit, — , 124. Janet (Randson), 124, 126. John, 15, 20, 30. Lytylport, John, 11. M Macknesse, Jane, 105, 118. Magelyne, John, 149. Maidwell, Mr., 247. Makerell, Rev. John, 124, 132, 149, 150, 154. Makeres, Thomas, 107. Malet, Malett, or Molett, John, 14, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, 46, 80. Mallard, Richard, 411. Mallory, Troth (Foljambe), 420, 421, 422, 423, 426, 445, 446, 454, 462. Sir William, 420, 454. Maltemaker, Roger, 99. Malyn, Thomas, 100. Manchester, Earl of, see Montagu. Manesty, Francis, 105, 118, 177. Tabitha (Cust), 105, 110, 118, 177. Manfield, John, 117. Mann, John, 63. Mansel, William, 190. Manwood, Roger, 94. Marcer, Margery, 53. Marchaunt, Alexander, 159. John, 159, 463. Marcom, Mr., 164. INDEX OF NAMES. 493 Markliam, Alicc=Hawkesworth, 356. Anne (Fox), 189. Toulke, 189. Sir Robert, Bart., 356. Marrable, Henry, 04, 65, 299. liobart, 303. Marrowe, Edward, 411. Marshalle, — , 335. Jane (Whalley), 447. Thomas, 447. Marsliand, Richard, 66. Mar.sse, Gerard de, I4(j. Marston, lliimfrey, 403. Marter, Robert, 55. Martin, Avi(;ia=Millet, 295. Edward, 451. John, 295. Katherine=Uarker, 451. Martyn or Marten, Rev. Richard, 149, 151, 156. Thomas, 149, 150, 152. Rev. William, 148. Mascardi, Siijnor, 346. Mason, Richard, 96. Massinf;er, Robert, 328. Mathew, Bartholomew, 314. Oalfrid, 29, 38. Robert, 29. 38. Mathews. Anthonv, 337. Isabella=Giiybon, 192. Sir Philiii, Bart., 192. Pliiliiii)a, 192. Maxey, Anne (Stoughton)=Barker, 437, 451, 460, 461. Richard, 461. Maximilian I., Emperor, 349. May or Mcv, Elizabeth, 90. Johii, 65, 91. Richard, 91. William, 10. Maynard or Menerd, Jane, 44. Nicholas, 42, 44, 56. Robert, 42, 43, 55, 59, 60. Simon, 15. Walter, 10. Medcalf, Stephen, 111. Medicis, Eerdinandus, 342. Molbouriie, Cecilia, 198. Mclfort, La Comtossc de, 386. Earl of, 386. Meller, Mr., 406. Mendicko, Thomas, 335. Mennet, Menwet, or Menwyte, John, 96, 97. Ni(!holas, 98. Richard, 98. William, 98. Mercier, Phili)), 387. Mere, Grejiory, 113. Meredith, Edward, 209. Mr., 243. Meres or Meares, Aniie=Tamworth, 332. Anthony, 168, 278, 304, 310, 332, 333. Athclard do, 61. (.'atliorino, 332. Christopher, 332. Meres or Meares — continued. Elizabeth, 3.32. Gertrude = Watson, 333. Henry, 99, 100. Sir John, 331. John, 332, 333. Laurence, 299, 332. Leonard, 332. Marffaret, 332. Roger, 332. Thomas, 99, 100, 14S, 149, 154, 155. Mereweu, Robert, 11. Mews, Carew, 398. Michael Anfanvers, 274, 291, 292, 293. Anue=Uill, 292, 293. Anne=Holliday, 292, 293. An nc = Perry = Sergi 'a 1 1 1 , 292 . Barbara (Kyrle), 292, 293. Uebor.ih=.Sandford, 292, 293. Edmund, 274. Elizabeth (Syslej-, Lyster, or Lisle), 291, 293. Elizabeth=Whittington, 292. Godlrev, 291. Isabel ■( Waw ne), 291, 293. James, 202. Jane (Pale), 292, 293. Joan=Leitrh, 292, 293. John, 274, 291, 292, 293. Marg< rv, 292, 293. Marlha"=Wvrall, 292. Mary (Alve), 292, 293. Marv=\Valtord. 292. Maud (At More), 274, 291, 293. Parnell. 292, 293 Reginald, 291, 292. Richard, 292, 293. Robert, 292. Theophilus, 292. Sir Tlionia.s, 291 . Col. Thomas, 274, 292. Thomas, M P., 274, 292, 293. Thomas, 274, 291, 292, 293. Waller, 292, 293. William, M P., 274. AVilliam, 274, 291, 292. 293. Pury, Pery, or I'errvof Kirton, .\dlarcl, 170. 191, 267, 279, 281, 2H2, 2s3, 2.S1, 2s5, 2sfi. 2.S7, 2S9, 290, 30i;, 3(l7, :tOs, 31(1, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 31S, 3l:i. 32(», 321, 322, 323, 321, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 33ti, 397. Agnes (Kedbye), 329. Agnes (Stahvorth), 275, 288, 289, 2!>0, 297. Agne.s or Anne (Gibbon), 277, 278, 2HH, 2S9, 304. Agnes or Anne=Harris, 280, 282, 2H9, 290, 330. Agnes or Anne=Hopkyn, 278, 2SS, 3ii|. Agnes=Smith, 27t;. 2,SS, 2S9, 300. Alesonne, 329. Alice, 278, 305. Alice (I'.ernack), 270, 2.S8, 2S9, 301. Alice=Ton»s()n, 330. Anne, 277, 278, 2H9, 290, 299, 329, 3U(t. Anne=Jewett, 329. I 498 INDEX OF NAMES. Pury, Perj", or Perry of Kirton — continued. Anne (Pooles), 277, 278, 280, 288, 289, 290, 303. Anthony, 276, 278, 279, 284, 288, 289, 290, 300, 301, 805, 329, 330. Barbara, 330. Beatrice, 279, 282, 289, 290, 302, 300, 315, 316, 317, 329. Beatrice=Cust, Chaps. XI., XII., 171, 172, 174, 183, 185, 331, 330, 393. Beatrice (Ogle)=Walcott, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 288, 290, 294, 302, 306, 309, 310, 311, 315, 316, 318, 330. Elizabeth, 277, 279, 283, 288, 289, 299, 302, 329. Elizabeth (Cony), 277, 288, 289, 290, 298, 299. Elizabeth (Millett^=Walcott, 277, 284, 285. 286, 287, 289, 290, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 330, 336. Elizabeth=Pulvertoft=Pewe, 278, 288, 289, 304. Erance-s, 278, 280, 284, 288, 289, 304, 305, 329, 330. Francis, 276, 280, 288, 300. Helen (Temes), 278, 288, 289, 330. Henry, 329. Humphrey, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 282, 288, 289, 290, 291, 296, 297. 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 305, 307, 808, 309, 329, 330. Isaacke, 329. Jane, 278, 279, 288, 2S9, 290, 802, 305, 329. Jenet, 276, 288, 290, 298, Jenec (Holland), 276, 288, 800. Joan (Gelson), 278, 279, 288, 802, 329, 330. John, 275, 276, 288, 289, 296, 297, 298, 330. Joseph, 289. Joshua. 278, 305, 330. Leonard, 275, 270, 277, 279, 280, 281, 282, 288, 290, 294, 299, 301, 302, 306, 310, 311, 315, 329, 330, 331, 334, 336. Margaret (Brown), 275, 276, 288, 296, 297, 298. Margarett, 380. Margery, 279, 288, 289, 318, 320, 325. Mary, 330. Mary=Cony, 277, 279, 280, 282, 289, 290, 306, 307, 808, 329. Mary=Pooles, 380. Michael, 276, 277, 287. 288, 294, 298, 831. Rev. Peter, 279, 283, 284, 289, 290, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 823, 324, 325, 327, (1708) 279,289. Richard, 275, 276, 288, 289, 290, 296, 297, 298. Robert, 277, 278, 279, 280, 282, 289, 290, 299, 302, 305, 306, 307, 308, 313, 314, 329. Sarah, 330. Thomas, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280,281, 282, 283, 288, 289, 290, 298, 299, 301, 302, 306, 318, 320, 821, 322, 323, 824, 825, 329, 330, 831, 332, 333, 334. Pur^-, Pery, or Perr}' of Kirton — continued. William, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 280, 287, 288, 289, 290, 296, 297, 298, 299, 801, 802, 304, 305, 306, 807, 308, 309, 310, 811, 312, 313, 814, 815, 316, 829, 830, 331, 382, 335, 336, 893. William (Boston), 277, 278, 279, 282, 288, 289, 804, 305, 309, 310, 380. P3'ersou, Rev. John, 285. Pyiun, John, 11. Pykfort, John, 45. Pynchebek or Pinchbeck, Anne=Colvyle, 7, 9, 102, 107, 112, 110. Gilbert de, 10, 79. Hugh de, 68, 79, 80. John de, 24, 86. Matilda de, 9. Nicholas de, 9, 40, 44, 59, 102, 115. Richard de, 8, 14, 17, 20, 21, 22, 31, 79, 80. Robert de, 79. Sir Thomas de, 7, 9. Thomas de, 14, 17, 22, 24, 86, 68, 77, 79, 80. Pyne, Elizabeth, 53. Pyrrey, see Pirie. Pyte, see Spyt. Q Quappelade, Edmnud de, 122, 145. Edward de, 145. John do, 122, 145. Quarles, Mr., 206. Queen Aline, 102, 103, 107, 358, 359, 860. Elizatieth, 111, 113, 116, 117, 278, 857, 418, 433. Isabella, 277. Joanna, 848. Margaret, 221, 418, 443. Mary II., 246, 374. Philippa, 221. of Spain, 351. of Sweden, 215. Queenboro, Mr., 405. Quykerell, Richard, 59, 65. R Radcliffe, Alexander, 437, 449, 451, 465. Edward, 454. Mary (l!arker)=W oodcock, 358, 437, 446, 449, 450, 451, 465. W^illiam, 405. Rainer, Margaret (Wright), 131, 137. Rame, Robert, 153. Ramshaw, George, 44. John, 55, 77, 79. Nicholas, 117. Robert, 112, 117. William, 53, 113, 116. Randoll, Henry, 156. Randson or Ranson, Agnes, 124, 125, 180, 185, 149. INDEX OF NAMES. 499 Eandson or lianson — continued. Agiies=Fysher, 126, 127, 131, 144. Agiies=Gyrrod, 128. Alice, 124, 130, 135. Anne, 124, 130, 135. Bridtjet (.S;iiiiider.son; = IIo\v.se, 128, 129, 131, 136, 137. Elizabetli. 123, 124, 130, 135. Elizabetli=Ketyll, 125, 128, 131, 135, 130, 160. Elizabeth (Suttoii)=Walpole, 124, 125, 126, 128, 130, 133, 134, 135, 150, 155, 157. Emma=Clayton, 101, 129. Jenett (UrouKlit), 127, 131, 159, 160. Jenett or Joan (Spvt), 123, 124, 125, 126, 130. 132, 133, 148, 152. Jenett (Lytwhite), 124, 120, 130, 133, 134. Joan=Bakcr, 128, 131, 137, 139, 140, 141, 142, 161, 162, 165, 170, 174, 268. John, 101, 111, 123, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136, 137, 140, 142, 143, 144, 148, 149, 150, 151, 154, 155, 157, 100, 161, 175, 176. Katherine, 124, 128, 130, 131, 136, 137, 148. Katherine= Browne, 123, 124, 125, 126, 130, 14H. Katherine ((j;alev)=Iiitti(,'burv, 126, 127, 130, 134, 156, 158, 159. Kalherine= Wright, 127, 128, 131, 137, 159. Lucy = Randson, 122, 123, 130, 145, 146. Margaret, 122. Margarot=Ciist, Chaps. VIII., IX., 71, 175, 176, 255. Eoberl, 122, 123, 130, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147. Roger, 122, 123, 130, 145. Thomas, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130. 134, 135, 136, 143, 144, 145, 140, 147, 153, 151, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 168. William, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, ISO, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 143, 144, 145, 140, 147, 148, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158. Ransford, George, 45H. Ranulpli, son ol' GeoU'rey, 123. Rashly, Mr., 330. Ravenna, .John, I'rinee ol', 315. Rawly n, R()l)ert, 10. Ray, Hugh, 14, 15, 17, 18, 22. John, 79, 80. Rayner, Thomas, 160. Raynsford, Mr., 441. Razor, Henry, 283, 325, 328. Margaret, 283, 325. Read, Reed, or Rede, Agnes, 50, 60. Elizabetli (Yorke), 119, 264. Henrj-, 117. Hew, 45. Jane, 113. Jeirery, 117. Reginald, 42 1, 455,456. Richard, 113, 115, 117. Read, Reed, or Rede — continued. liobert, 45, 75. Thoma.s, 45, 58, 113, 117. Reading, Mr , 434, 435, 457, 458. liedniayne, Frances=Hurrell, 177, 178- Robert, 177, 178. Redware or Redeware, Joan, 158. John, 151, 152, 158. Nichola-s 151, 1.52. William, 150, 152. Reeve, Robert, 141. lielfe, James, 179, 197. Jane (Burrell), 179, 197. Reniy, Thomas. 28, 29. Reppes, Rev. Nicholas, 148. Reresby, .Sir Adam, 444. Elizalx;th=Foljaml)e, 424, 455. .Sir George, 421. Joan=Fitzwilliam, 444. John, 455. Leonard, 427. Revell, John, 190. Reye-s George, 115. Thomas, 115. Reygate, Elizabeth. 414. Reynald, Richard, 10. Robert, 11. Reynes, Andro, 77. Reynoldson or Ruynoldson, Gilbert, 36. John, 36, it. -Mother, fiO. Robert, 43, 65, 81, 82, 114, 117. Thoma-s, 21, 22, 35, 37. William, 15. Rice, Mrs., 136. Richards, John, 378, 403. Richardson, IJr. (Master of PeterUousi ), 282, 309. Thomas, 115, 117. Richman, Judith, 321. Richmond, Earl of, 149. Richmond ami Derby, Margaret, Countess of, 3. Richmond and .Somerset, Henry Tudor, Duke of, ■W, 04, 298. Ridley, Christopher, 454. Thomas, 92. Rigden or Rigdoii, John, 283, 326. Sir William, 164, 197. Riley, Dcborah=( 'ust, 87. Ripley, Anne (Gust). 105, 118, 177. Francis, 105. 118, 177. Rippas, .liiclrew, 337. Roades, lieonard. 28 1, 318, 326, 328. Hollands, .Alice, 4ns. Robert or Roberd, John, 95, 96. Rev. .Simon, 157. Robertii, Caj.!., 430. I'Vancis, 209. John, 430. Riidianl, t)3. Robert-son or lloberdson, Anthony, 160. F'raucis, 161. John. 149. Nicholas, 142. Robeson, Nicholas, 332. Thomas, 332. Robinson or llubvnson, .\dam, 117. Elizabeth (Burrell), 161, 178, 105, 198. Francis, 337. 500 INDEX OF NAMES. Eobinson or Eobynson — continued. Galfrid, 75. Geoffrey, 60. Jane, 78, 198. Jeffrey, 43, 56. John, 20, 59, 113. Matthew, 77, 103, 112, 117. Richard, 43. Robert. 115, 117. William, 164, 178, 188, 193, 195, 197. Rochester, Bishop of (Dolben), 232. Rod, Nicholas, 75. Roffen, Thomas, 113. Rogers or Rodgers, Sir Benjamin, 188. Henry, 141. John, 68, 77, 79, 80, 117. Richard, 112. Rogerson, John, 198. Richard, 299. Rogwyn, Ellen, 44. Rokeby, William, 427. Rolfe, ]\rary=Cust, 87. Rolland, John, 64. RoUson, Lord, 247. Rolston, Raff, 112. Romnej', John, 149, 156. Roos or de Roos, Joa-n=Tempest=Villers=Cecil, 3, 4. Margaret, 3. Thomas, 3. William, Lord, 143. Sir William de, 3. William, 153. Roper, John, 158. Mary, 210. Thomas, 158, 296, 333. Rosseter, Rossiter, or Rosetar, Edward, 115. John, 92. Mr., 109. Rote, John, 146. Rothwell, Richard, 112, 117. Roumare, William de. Earl of Lincoln, 6. Rouse, Richard, 58. Rowbotham, Martin, 453. Rowe, John, 181, 205. Mary (Jay), 181, 205, 211. Richard, 197, 198. Thomas, 166, 181, 197, 199, 205, 208, 209, 211. Royle, Mr., 266. Rudd or Rudde, Hugh, 63, 100. John, 99. Lambart, 99. Thomas, 76, 97, 98, 100. Ruddinge, Widow, 90. Ruff, Thomas, 117. Rushvvorth, Ara', 191. Charles, 284, 326. Mr., 217. Russell, Admiral, 356. Ellyn or Helene (Cust)=Benetland, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 60, 67, 74, 176. Jane=Tindal=Jay=Duke, 181. John. 52, 74, 78, 113, 117, 176. Robert, 37, 38, 181. Thomas, 75, 139, 140. William, 44. Ry, Sir Ranulpli de, 4. Ryan, Anne=Cockayne, 254, 257, 259. Rybald or Rybold, Richard, 36. Thomas, 10. Rych or Rycherdson, John, 43. Rychewyn, John, 37. Richard, 37. Robert, 37. Thomas, 37. S Sacheverell, Henry, 454. Sadeler or Sadler, John, 34. Thomas, 436. St. Celso, 345. St. Charles, Borromaeus, 340. St. Nassarius, 345. St. Paul's, Dean of, see Nicholas. St. Thomas Aquinas, 343. Salisbury, Earls of, see Montacute and Nevill. Salpion, 343. Samsett, John, 115. Sandford, Anselm, 293. Peborah=Purv, 292, 293. Thomas, 292, 293. Sandys, Mary (Colt), 434, 449, 450, 464. Sir Myles, 434, 449, 464. Santa, John Erancisco de, 340. Sareson or Sarreson, Chief Baron, 9. Rev. John, 123, 130, 145, 146, 147. Ranuljjh, 147. Thomas, 5, 113, 123, 145, 146. Saugh, George, 190. Saulle or Sawle, Edward, 117. Thomas, 113. Saunders, Anne, 269. Barnard, 198. Francis, 269. George, 28. Katheriue (Whitbrook), 198. Mary=Barker, 437, 451, 461. Mr., 172. Robert, 209. Thomas, 410. Valentine, 269, 437, 451, 461. Saunderson, Bridget=Ranson=Howse, 128, 129, 131. 136, 137, 160. John, 128, 131, 160. Savary, Robert, 94, 99. Savile, Alice, 394. Alice=Cust, Chap. XIII., 248, 249, 251, 252, 253, 256, 257, 258, 395, 409, 410. Ann, 412. Anne = Middlemore = Cooper, 367, 383, 395. Anne (Oldfield), 248, 252, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 373, 374, 375, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 391, 394, 404, 412. Ann (Simpson), 412. Anne (Thorold), 367, 411, 412. . Daniel, 367, 412. Elizabeth (Wendy), 394, 412. Gabriel, 366, 367, 391, 394, 411, 412. John, 367. Katherine, 394, 412. Katherine (Fieunes)=Walcott, 286. Margaret, 394. INDEX OF NAMES. 501 Savile — continued. Mary, 367, 394. Mary (Bothe), 411. Mary=Hnrnell, 367, 395, 412. Mary (Yurborough), 412. Michael, 411, 412. Sarah alian Jenkins, 387, 388, 391. Thomas, 286, 366, 367, 394, 410, 411, 412. "William, 307, 393, 394, 395, 411, 412. Sawer, Robert, 30. Saxony, Duke of, 351. Elector of, 348. Prince Maurice of, 348. Sa3', Lord, nee Fienne.s. Saye and Sele, Lord, -see Fiennes. Sayer or Savers, .John, 202. Maud, 383, .391. Scaldworth, Henry, 158. Schipwrisht, Eichard, 33, 34, 79, 80. Scholey, .John, 321, 322, 324, 325. Schomberff, Charles, 2nd Duke of, 304. Frederick, 1st Duke of, 360, 361, 362. Meinhardt, 3rd Duke of, and Duke of Loin.ster, 361, 362, 364, 398. " Schomberg's Horse," 358, 3G2, 363, 364. Scott or Scot, Margaret, 147. Roger, 147. Thomas, 192. Scudamore, Mark. 85, 89. Sele, Gilbert. 9. Robert, 43. Senderbj', John, 37. Sergeant, Aiuie (Pury), 292. John, 292. Setaly, Signior, 340, 347. Seymour, Edward, 2nd Earl of Hertford, 89. Seyntmario, (iilbert, 11. Sforza, Prince, 342. Shackliird, Trumjieter, 399. Shaftesl)urv, Earl of, see Ashley Cooper. Shar|)o, John, 117, 182. Thomas, 85, 89. Shawe, — , 427. J ames, 209. Jeffrey, 117. Margaret, 60. Shelbnrv, John, 285. Shelley," Henry, 429. She])herd or Slieaiipherd, John, 107. Richard, 301. Roger, 49, 65. Sherlord, Pliilii), 100. Slioiington, Ueatrico, 71, 73, 77, 111. Nicholas, 71, 73, 77, 111. Sherman, Amabilla, 156. Edward, 85, 89. Uicliard, 82. Thomas, 1.0O, 155, 156. William, 152, 158. Shirley, lsabel=Onslow, 432. Sir Thomas, 432. Shrewsbury, Earls of, see Talbot. Sibsey, Mathew, 190. Simon, 190. Sidney or Sydney, .\gnes (Pakenham)=Foljambe, 414,443,444,452. Sir Henry, 139, 333. Lady Lucy=Pelham, 436. Sidney' or Sydney — contmued. Mr., 356. Sir Philii), 189, 414, 444. Sir William, 414, 444, 452. Silveron, Alice, 33. John, 33. Simon atte Gatesheud, 5, 9. Simpson, Aun=Savile, 412. Charles, 115. Mr, 412. Sing, Humphrey, 464, 465. Siryk, John, 145, 140, 147. Skarr, Mrs., 117. Skarthe, Robert, 300. Symon, 334. Skelton, (ieorge, 309. Richard, 335. Skerred, Susanna, 171, 172, 174, 182. Skeyes, Serjeant Eyan, 250, 265, 270. Skipwitb, Sir George, 425. Gertrude=Foljarabe, 425. Skygges or Skvgs, Edith (Coy), 52, 116. Richard", 45, 117. Robert, 52, 116. Skynuer, Richard, 11. Slater (see also Slaughter), Alice, 117. Clarke, 404. Edmond, 426, 427, 440, 447. John, 45, 74, 77, 117. Robert, 42. 45, 55, 60, 117. Roger, 113, 117. Ursula ( Whallov) = Foljambe = Stan.sall, 426, 427, 429, 4-W. 445, UC,, 447, 463. AVilliam, 106, 191. Slaughter, Hcllingham, 470. Edward, 428, 448, 418, 470, 471. Jane (Bellingham), 428, 4-W, 449, 470. Sledde, William, 11. Slefurth, (ieorge, 67, 72, 82, 108, 176. Henry, 82. Milicent (Beele) = Cust, Chap. VI., 24. 4U, 83, 84, 88, 94, 101, 176. Sleyglh, AValter, 98. Slighthorn, Is.ick, 358, 403, 405. Slowe, Frances (lJurrell), 178, 195, 196. Rolwrl, 178, 196. Sly or Slygh, John, 33, 34, 145. Smith, Agnes=l'ury, 270, 288. Dr.. 360. Rev. Edward, 210. Frank, 360. Gilbert, 111. Humphrey, 301. John, 141, 187. Mark, 242. Master, 203. Thomas, 270, 288, 301. William, 304. Smithsby, Mr., 399. Smyth or Smythe, Allice (Pirie), 294. Christo].her, 100. Edmond. 294. Elizabeth, 117. Elizabeth (Jay), 180, 211. Henry, 99. Joan=Wheeler, 294. John. 117, 139, 140, 147, 148, 150, 152, 154, 159, 180, 211, 294. Mr., 275. T T T 602 INDEX OF NAMES. Smyth or Smythe — continued. Eichard, 43, 99, 302. Robert, 33, 145, 146, 294. Thomas, 294. William, 97, 98, 151, 156, 275, 297. Snell, Robert, 100. Snow, Richard, 24G. Sole, Sovvle, Soule, or SauUe, Henry, 117. John, 11, 15, 44, 117. Richiird, 117. Robert, 20, 44, 54, 55, 59, 117. Thomas, 15, 20, 113. Somercot or Somercotes, John, 30. Richard, 55. Wilhani, 59. Somersall, Lewis, 201. Sooley, John, 257. South, Capt. John, 398. Southamjiton, Eari of. see Fitzwilliam. Sower, Adam, 11. Sowter, Thomas, 119. Spalding-, Prior of, 6, 9, 13, 64, 81. Thomas. Prior of, 15. Spark, Cuthbert, 103, 108. Sparowe, Sparewe, or Sparugh, Gilbert, 10. Philip, 184. Robert, 19. 21, 23, 31. Thomas, 19, 22, 34, 36. Rev. William, 99. William, 11, 33. Spelman, Henry, 408, 409. Spenser, AVilliam, 209. Spensley, Humfrey, 74, 75, 114. Sprott, Walter, 4. William, 94, 97, 98. Spyt or Pyte, Helene=Lamkyn, 124, 130, 148. Joan or Jenett=Randsou, 123, 124, 125, 126, 130, 132, 133, 148. John, 124, 130, 132. Robert, 123, 130, 148. Thomas, 124, 130, 132. Squibb, — , 224. Squ3'er, Robert, 44. Stalworth, Agnes=Pury, 275, 288, 289, 290, 297. Richard, 148, 151, 152, 153. Robert, 124, 152, 153, 154, 155, 157. Thomas, 275, 288, 289, 290, 297. Staly or Staley, — , 232. Alice (Thorne). 421, 446. Ellvs, 421, 446. Zeno=Woodroffe, 421, 446. Stamford, Mayor of, 399. Stampe, George, 335. Stanard, William, 100. Stanley, William, Lord Monteagle, 142, 143. William, 6th Earl of Derby, 190, 310. Stausall, Humphrey, 426. Ralph, 426, 427, 446, 447. Ursula (Whalley)=Foljambe=Slater, 425, 426, 427, 446, 447. Stanton, Capt., 185, 186. Susanna, 383, 391. Stapleton or Stapylton, Agnes (FitzAlan), 470. Sir Brian, 149, 470. Sir Gilbert, 470. Staughton, Hunsion, 276, 301. Stawerd, Thomas, 29, 42. Staynton, Anne, 69, 72, 82. Anthony, 82. Stele, AVilliam, 100. Stephenson, — , 303. Sterton or Styrton, Margaret, 60. Robert, 30, 45, 60. Stevenett, William, 98. Stevenson or Stevynson, Anthony, 282, 309. Cecily or Lucy (Foljambe), 420, 421, 445. Francis, 420, 421, 445, 455. Godfrey, 420, 421, 445. John, 83, 94, 97. Margaret=Harryson, 445. Ralph or Richard, 420, 445. Robert, 275, 297. William, 96. Still, Edward, 107, 143. Stockes, John, 305. Stockley, John, 257. Tomasin, 257. Stone, Samuel, 203. Stouebridge, Joanna (Millett), 295. John, 295. Storer, Richard, 45. Storke, Robert, 43. Story or Storie, John, 34. Sara, 317. Thomas, 90. Stoughton, Anne=Barker, 437, 451, 460, 461. Lawrence, 437, 451, 461. Stout, Charles, 183. Stow, Robert, 310. Strainge, Margaret, 257. Straker, Agnes, 303. John, 303. Strather, Ellen, 141. Strey, Thomas, 452. Stubbs, Bishop, 25. Stybard or Styberd, Agnes=Pereson, 94. Joanna, 83, 94. Richard, 98. Robert, 97, 98. William, 83, 94, 97, 98. Styles, Agnes, 117. Thomas, 117. Styrton, Robert, 30. Suffolk, Duke of, see Brandon. Duchess of, see Willoughby, Bertie, and Brandon. Sully, Francis, 398. Surry, John, 457, 458. Sutberry, — , =Cust, 85, 88. Sutton, Elizabeth=Randson=Walpole, 124, 125, 126, 128, 130, 135, 136, 150, 155, 156, 157. John, 113. Mary (Cust), 469. William, 124, 130, 150, 156. Svvaile, R., 280. Swifte, Abraham, 337. Swindal, Rev. — , 398. Sybsey, George, 297. Sykylbrys, Scykkilbrys, Sikleprice, or Siccleprice, Cecily, 75. Edward, 43, 48, 82. John, 11, 23, 24, 30, 31, 33, 34, 68, 77, 79, 80. Nicholas, 40, 41, 42, 44, 46, 51, 54, 75, 117. Reginald, 11, 33. Richard, 117. INDEX OF NAMES. 503 Sykylbrys, Scykkilbrys, Sikleprice, or Sicclepriee — continued. Robert, 46. Simon, 23, 30, 15G. Thomas, 23, 30, 33, 46, 68, 79, 80. William, 20, 21. Sylvester, Anne (Uurrell), 179, 197. Giles, 179, 197. Symond, Richard, 64. Symons, Jocosa (Millett), 295. Richard, 295. Symson, John, 43. Synglewode, Thoma.s, 202. Syon, Abbot of, 30, G4. Sysley, Elizabeth=Pury, 291. Sir John, 291. T Tacitus, Cornelius, 349. Taillebois, Ivo, 6. Taillour, (Gilbert, 32, 33. Thomas, 55. William, 10. Taket, Robert, 299. Talbot, Brian, 21. Charles, 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, K.G., 356. George, 6th Earl of Shrew.sbury, K.G., 418. Jolni, I.st Earl of Shrewsbury, K.G., 8. Mary, 8. Talboys or Taylbus, Anno, 40. Elizabeth, Lady, lO. George, Lord, 40, 42, 59. Gilbert, Lord, 40. Talin, Rev. Gilbert, 113. Tallabret et Bonnfoiit, Messieurs, 226. Tarn worth, Anne (Meres), 332. John, 332. Tate, John, 33, 34, 35. William, 30. Tavernor, John, 14-1, 160. William, 335. Taylor, Frances, 457, 458. Isack, 458. Teby, Alexander, 75. Anthony, 332. Teilour, Richard, 152. Teiy, Richard, 62. Temer, John, 10. Temes, llclen=l'ury, 278, 288, 289. Tempest, Sir John, 82, 98. John, 3, 4. Tiiomas, 4. Tennant, Edward, 159. Term'yn, John, 43. Terry, William, 153. Thacker, Thakker, or Packer, Christina, 83, 94. Isabel, 35. John, 10, 15, 24, 33, 34, 00, 83, 94. Potior, 281., 328. Richard, 98. Robert, 98. Simon, 11, 33. Thomas, 10, 24, 33, 34, 35. William, 24, 34. Thistlewheate, Ann, 269. Rev. Thoma.s, jun., 2G9. Thomas, sen., 269. Thoma,s, Frances (Foljambe)=Fitzwilliam, 445. John, 445. Thompson or Thomson, Anne, 140. Elizabeth, 140. Henry, 111. Jane, 383, 393. John, 140. Marv (Cast), 243, 249, 251, 256,383,391, 393, 394. Capt. liobert, 383, 393, 394. — , 2.S3, 326. Thorne, Alice=.A.tmore, 291. Alioe=Staley, 421, 44(!. Frances (Foljambe), 417, 421, 4-16. John, 291, 421, 4-16. Thornehiil, Elizabeth, 412. Richard, 412. Thorold or Tharold, Abigaile=Tebutt, 120. Alice (Foster), 120. Anne=Savile, 367, 411, 412. Edmund, 190. Elizabeth, 412. Eliinor, 190. George, 85, 89, 104, 105, 110, 113, 115, 120, 141, 167, 170, 184, 188, 190, 192. Joseph, 120, 141. Mary, 120, 141. Mary = Williams, 412. Su.san (Cust), 85, 1U4, 105, 110, 120, 1 H, 176, 184. Th'.mas, 3(), 115, 120, 3(17, 411, 412. AVilliam, 82, 120, 188, 300, 367, 412. Thorp, John, 15'J. Robert, 278, 305. Thomas, 45. Thriste, Eleiie, 95. Thomas, 97. Thurger, Robert, 11. Thurloe, Secretary, 171. Thwaites. Ursulas Whalley, 426, 429, 447. Till, John, 117. William, 45. Tilliard, .Mr., 245. Tilsen or Tvlson, .Vgnes, 60. Kdw'ard, 117, 215. John, 17, 18, 20, 43, 74, 75, 76, 119, 412. Ralph, 117. Uicliard, 43. 112, 117. Robert, 117. Roger, 19. 4;?. Thoma-s 42, 43, 44. William, 14, 17. 42, 43, 44, 59, 114. Tindal, Humphrey, Dean of Ely, 181, 212. Jane ( llus.sell)=Jay=Duke, 181, 212. Tinley, Ann, 210. Tiptoft, Edward, Earl of Worcester, 443. Joan = Iiiirlethorpe, 414, 443. John, Earl of Worcester, 443. John, Lcinl. 414. 1-13. Joyce (Charlton), 41 t, 443. Titian, 340, 346. Titley, Anne, K)3. Tobinger. Eliz!ibeth= Whalley, 447. Tobye, Mr., 335. •T T T 2 504 INDEX OF N^AMES. Todde, Richard, 160. Toft, Thomas, 21. Tol, Sir John, 02. Toller, Aime (Hyde), 179. Rev. Brownlow, 179. John, 124, 133, 134. Nicholas, 134, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 158. Ralph, 158. Richard, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156. Robert, 158. Thoma.-;, 158. Rev. William, 148. Tomson, Alice (Pury), 330. Elizabeth, 139. Nicholas, 107. Richard, 28, 29, 44. Robert, 330. Tounard, John, 301. AVilliam, 61. Tooly, Richard, 337. Topham, Parson, 247. Topping, Bettrys (Redder), 114. John, li4, 116. Toppinson, Anu=Cust, 86, 88, 93. Torold, The SherifiF, 6. Thomas, 36. Tothe or Toche, Thomas, 15. William, 28, 45. Tottridge, William, 117. Toup, John, 79. Townley, Margaret, 257. Traytath, Mr., 375. Troiloj^e, Anne, 270. Anne (Collins), 231, 269, 270, 353, 451. Anthony, 271. James, 271. John, 271. Judith=Burrell, 179, 195, 196. Margaret, 271. Mrs., 353. Sir Thomas, Bart., 179, 231, 271, 451. Thomas, 231, 269, 270, 271, 451. William, 271. Troutbeck, Frances (Foljambe)=Wray, 423, 424. John, 424. Truesdale, Mr., 243, 247. Trulbock, Thomas, 11. Tucker, Elizabeth (Jay), 180, 207, 211. Samuel, 180, 211. Tulse, Sir Henry, Lord Mayor of London, 409. Tunnerde, Richard, 279, 302. Tunstall, Elizabeth (Burrell), 178, 195, 196. Rev. Ralph, 178, 196. Tunstead, Emma=Foljambe, 417, 445. Turner, Sir Edmund, 230. Turst, Jo., 246. Tyband, Lambert, 184. Tychemersb, Stephen, 12. Tyde or Tydde, John, 21, 24, 37, 156, 159. William, 29, 33, 34, 44. Tylney, Alexander, 49, 65. Richard, 49, 65. Philip de, 30, 31. Tyndall, Francis, 469. Robert, 138. Tynker, William, 140. Tyntaret or Tiutaret, 340, 346. Tyrconnel, Eleanor, Lady, 387. John Brownlow, Viscount, 386. Tyrwhit, Truth=Foljambe, 420, 445, 440. William, 420, 445, 446. U Urbino, Duke of, 344. Uvedale, Sarah, 391. V Valentinianus, Emperor, 345. Vandals, The. 345. Vane, Sir Henry, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 223. Lady, 218, 219. Lady (d'Arcy), 220. Vassari, 345. Vassell, Richard, 30, 97, 98. Thomas, 98, 99. Vaughan, Anne=Docwra, 293. Vaux, liord, 420. Vellham, Richard, 266. Venn, Dr., 280. Veruey, Rado, 198. Vernon, Benedicta=Foljambe, 415, 446. Sir William, 415, 446, 470. Veronese, Jan, 345. Paul, 340, 346. Viatis, Cavalier, 349. Villiers or Villers, George, Earl of Buckingham, 431. Edward, 4. Lady, 373. Vincent, David, 221, 268. Henry, 268. Cornet Henry, 398. Thomas, 268. Viner or Vyner, Mr., 370, 374. W Wace, Richard, 156. Thomas, 64. Waddilow, Richard, 210. Thomas, 210. Wade, Timothy, 185, 186, 200. Wadnarre, Charles, 352. Wag, Thomas, 11. Wake, Johanna, 17. Margaret=:Edmund of Woodstock, 413, 443. Thomas, Lord, 413, 443. Wakelyn, John, 154, 156, 157. Thomas, 134, 151, 153, 154, 157. Walcott, Anne (Luke), 286. Beatrice (Ogle), 279, 280, 281, 282, 285, 286, 288, 294, 311, 367. Elizabeth, 286, 330. Elizabeth (Millet) =:Pury, 277, 284, 285, 286, 287, 289, 316, 317, 330, 336. Humphry, 169, 185, 213, 285, 286, 287, 289, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 330, 331, 367, 411, 412. Katherine (Fiennes)=:Savile, 286, 367. INDEX OF NAMES. 505 "Walcott — con t in u ed. Koger, 309. William, 282, 286, 288, 289, 294, 330. Walford, Mary (Pury), 292. Thomas, 292. Walker, Frank, 252. John, 150, 156. Eotrer, 310. W^illiaiii, 221, 268. W^allburKe, Mr., 358. Waller, John, 436. Walmesle}', Geor}, 253, 261, 200, 268, 294, 302, 303, 311, 334, 352, 359, 365, 368, 375, 381, 383, 387, 389. 395, 405, 436, 405. Beuingworth, 333. Bennington Bridge, 321. Berne, 352. Berry Street, 375. Berwick, 278, 288, 289, 290. Beverley, 291, 411. Bexley Howe, 456. U U U 510 INDEX OF PLACES. Bicker or Byker, Chap. IX., 55, 101, 103, 104, 111, 112, 1G7, 176, 188, 189, 214, 250, 255, 267, 397. 407. Arnlaw or Arnvall Dale, 138, 161. Bank, 146, 152. Bayhougli, 152. Baytoft, 126, 133, 151, 155. Benelaod, 152. Billesholm, 122, 145. Bothyms or Botliums, 133, 155. Bullock Rigge, 124, 133, 134. Buttelerliough, 152. Byker House, 133, 155. Chantry Ble.ssed Mary, 123, 132, 145, 147, 153, 154, 157, 161. Cheitland (Escheat), 161. Chepyu, 125. Cheyt Rigg, 158. Common, 149. Cotetoft, Schepcotetoft, or Loys, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 130, 132, 133, 145, 151, 153, 154, 155, 161. Crammerverd, 147. Dame Isbeltoft, 122, 124, 126, 130, 133, 144, 155, 168, 189. Drove Toft, 124, 133, 149. Eastfield, 150. Edyk, 134. Ee'syde, 134. Fechtoft, 126, 149, 151. Pen, 133, 152. Pertliing Swather, 153. Po.xparke, 156. Pycherland, 151. Py,sshe pole rigges, 133. Gegmaufeld, 147. Gelbys, 126, 151. Gellfeild, 161. Gellis, 133. Goderam Rigges, 133, 149. Goteland, 150, 159. Gouledyke, 147. Grenys, 150. Gykmantoft, 125, 133, 147, 150. Haven, 1, 122. Hempland, 161. Heychete, 150, 159. Holmes, 124, 133, 147, 149, 155, 156. Hough, 130, 148. Huntingfeild Hall, Manor of, 143. Huntingtoft, 157. Inge, 133, 151, 153. Kelnehowse, 125, 150. Knoptofthill, 161. Knyghtlands, 151. Little Fen, 122, 145, 161. Lomebryg, 134. Loys, see Cotetoft. Maltiugflete, 149. Manor of, 143. Mossetoft, 145, 153. Newdyke, 152. Newtoft, 150, 159. Nundayle, 124, 126, 133, 149, 151, 153. Old Inge, 149, 156, 161. Ornstofte, 161. Pevytoft or Pevertoft, 124, 125, 126, 133, 134, 138, 149, 150, 154. Priorhyll, 135. Bicker or Byker — continued. Pj'cherland, 152, 153. Pyesland, 150, 159. Pynderda^'le, 153. Pyngells, 153. Pyssebed, 150, 159. Quandholm, 123, 130, 145, 146. Raudson's Manor, 129, 131, 143, 144. Eotbryg, 122, 123, 145. St. Swithiu's Church, 122, 132, 133, 134, 136, 137, 139, 143. Sedyk, 145. Segswekes, 138. Si.x Selions, 155. Toplyffe Gate, 154, 161. Uptofte, 138, 161. Walle.s, 152. Westfeild, 149, 151. "VVormeland, 124, 126, 127, 133, 150, 151, 159. Wrongfendike, 145, 153, 161. Wrotoft or Rotetoft, 122, 123, 124, 127, 130, 133, 145, 149, 156, 157, 158. Wyche Lands, 124, 133, 146, 149, 155. Wygetoftfield, 134. Bickuor, English, 292. Bigleswade, 370. Bilsby, 241. Binfield, 295. Blackheath Field, 25. Blandford, 352. Blatchington, 456. Blenheim, Battle of, 364. Blofield, 269. Bologna, 340, 341, 342. Hospital, 341. Madonna de St. Lucka, 341. St. Paul's, 341. St. Petronio, 341. Silk Mills, 341. University, 341. Bolsena, 342. Boston, 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 14, 29, 47, 64, 91, 104, 105, 106, 112, 113, 115, 120, 127, 132, 144, 148, 150, 159, 163, 168, 169, 170, 171, 176, 178, 183, 187, 189, 190, 191, 192, 213, 214, 215, 223, 250, 255, 259, 260, 267, 268, 273, 277, 278, 280, 282, 283, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 296, 297, 298, 304, 305, 306, 309, 310, 314, 315, 316, 318, 321, 322, 324, 325, 326, 330, 334, 335, 336, 337, 355, 396, 397, 407. Bargate, 168, 191, 267, 283. Broad Field, 283, 321. Carmelite Church, 12. Church, St. Botolph's, 12, 282, 283, 318. Roosgrene, 9. Boughton, 222, 268. Bourgh, 340. Bourne, Borne, or Burn, 47, 62, 112, 139, 140, 141, 142, 171, 182, 199. Bowsey, 456. ,Boyne, Battle of, 244, 362, 363. River, 362. Bracebridge, 189. Brampton, 418, 422, 454, 462. Bray, 291. Braytoft, 410. Breda, 186, 436, 449. INDEX OF PLACES. 511 Brill, The, 245, 364. Briraingtoii, 420, 425, 427, 446. Bromptoii, 469. Brook house, 455. Broome Park, 164. Brothertoft, 283, 325. Broiigliton, Great, 469. Brygeiid, St. Saviour's, 62. BuiitiiigworthorBuntingforth,126,131,144,159. Burgess Hill ur Hatchers, 354, 40G, 437, 465. Burleigh, 233. Burstovve, 458. Burtoft, 167, 189, 238, 250, 251, 256, 265, 267, 397. Burwell, 178, 196. Bury St. Edmunds, 3. Busiitoii, 181, 212. Butlcy, Convent of, 150, 153, 154. Bylliiigborowe, 55. Byrthy, 452. C Caeta, 343. Caloe or Calowe, 455. Cambridge, 378. Christ's College, 279, 289, 2!)0. Emmanuel College, 181, 22(), 200, 338, 376. Gonville and Cuius, 280, 288. King's College, 179. I'eterhouse, 282, 309. Trinity College, 279, 289. University of, 83, 84, 94, 179, 384. Canterbury, 284, 318. Cappua, 343. Caprarola, 342. Caprona, 342. Carinthia, 347. Carlgiano, 343. Carlingford, 360. Carrehouse, 455. Carriukfergus, 360, 302. Cartworth, 454. Castel (Jondolpho, 342. Castellonio Mola, 343. Caster, Manor of, 190. Casterton, Little, 179. Magna, 225, 258. Cawthro]!, 140. Caythorjie, 178, 196, 367, 412. Cecenatico, 3'lr4. Chalons, 339. Chamberhouse, 273, 274, 291, 293. Chambury, 339. Chastillon, 8. Chelsey, 377. Chertsev, 178, 188, 197, 295. ilam Court, 178, 197. Chester, 360, 361, 362. Chesterfield, 415, 416, 418, 422, 423, 426, 427, 428, 432, 445, 454. Church. 420. Registers, 462. Chesterford, 126, 131, 144, 159. Chichester, 448. Chiswick, 231, 270, 353, 437, 449, 451, 461, 465. Church, 437, 461. Grove House, 353, 437, 441, 451, 465. Chiusa, 347. Chrj-stehows, 66. Clagenfurt, 347. Clonmel, 303. Cobmead, 182. Coburg, 349. Cockayne Hatlev, 214, 225, 238, 243. 244, 249, 251, 254, 258, 259, 265, 355, 309, 370, 372, 376, 377, 379, 381, 382, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 391, 409, 410. Cockerington, 333. Codnor, 444, 447. Codroipo, 347. Cokeham or Crokeham, 274, 291, 292, 293. Colhyllis, frt. Combridge, 417. Compton, 334. Coiiisbie, 335. Cousfcince, City of, 350. Lake of, 350. Coustaiitinople, 345. Copcote, 294. Corby, 245. Cork, 304. Couuthorpe, 171, 174, 182, 192, 237, 238, 240, 241, 205, 266. 357, 308, 383, 387, 391, 409, 410. Cowbit or Cubbit, 47, 62, 74. Crackmersh, 417. Crall, 448. Creeton, 171, 174, 182, 192, 237, 238,240,241, 265, 266, 387, 391, 410. Cringleford, 180. Crofte, 335. Crosseby, 2. Croxdeu or Cro.vtou, 416, 417, 429, 445, 446,453. Croyland or Crowland, 30, 47, 62. Abbey of, 1. Manor of, 107. Cuudall, 417. D Dainecourte Hall, Manor of, 310. Dallington, 179. Dalton, 410, 452, 453, 454, 455. Danby Hill, 469. AVisk, 400. De la Hav, .Manor of, 452. Dceping,"230, 247, 24S. Fen, 231. 247, 389. Level, 245. Derabledv, 411. Denby, 445. Denhani, 295. Derbv, 418. Dereiiam, Ea-^t, 210. Dcthick, 417, 445. Dottingen, 364. Dewar, 93. Dike or Dyke, 128, 131, 139, 140, 141, 142, 161, 162, 182. Donington, 41. 42, 47, 55, 56, 62, 66, 74, 90,95, 96, 100, 123, 127, 129, 130, 131, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 142, 145, 148, 152, 154, 150, 150, 160, 161, 162, 188, 189, 283, 207, 300, 320, 334. Dovedyk, 64. U U U 2 512 INDEX OF PLACES. Dover, 431. Castle, 166. Dousby, 3, 86, 88, 93, 164, 166, 167, 175, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 183, 188, 192, 195, 197, 198, 199, 213, 255, 257. Draufelde, 454. Drayton, 153, 294. Dresden, 348. Dublin, 364. Dudwike, 456. Duleek, 362. Dundalk, 300, 362. Dunston, 422, 454. Duntisli, 8. E Earles Hall, 310, 319, 322, 323, 327. Earslwm, 164, 180, 201, 202, 204, 211, 212. East Aldriugtou, 456. East Grinstead, 456. Ecclesfield, 414. Church, 425. Eckiiigton, 425. Eisfelt, 349. Elland, 412. Ellowe, Wapentake of, 9, 45. Elmley, 294, 444. Elton, 244, 245, 247, 253, 255, 258, 369, 370, 372, 377, 383, 389, 410. Ely, Isle of, 9, 102, 115, 116. Enfield, 174, 182. Erfurt, 348. Eringham, 448. Eryholme, 469. Essington, 293. Eton College, 338, 372, 376, 384. Exton, 89. F Ealkingham or Folkingham, 366, 373, 374, 394. Farborne or Ferburn, 452, 455. Felden, 347. Fellowes Close, 321. Ferrara, 346. Finglas, 362. Fishtoft, 170, 190, 214, 259, 407. Flambertes, Manor of, 64. Fleet or Flete, 47, 62, 03. Manor of, 64. Fletton, 255. Flodden Field, Battle of, 414, 443, 444. Flore, 4. Florence, 341. Grand Duke's Armoury, 341. Poggio imiieriale, 341. St, John's Church, 342. Flower, 198. Foligno, 344. Domo, 344. S. Nicolo, 344. Fondi, 343. Dominican Convent, 343. Madonna di Gratie Church, 343. Fosdyke, 276, 288, 289, 303. Wash, 122. Fossa Nova, 343. Fox Denton, 437, 465. Frampton, 148, 276, 278, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 2H9, 290, 298, 301, 303, 305, 306, 310, 313, 314, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 325, 327, 328, 334, 336. Church, St. Mary, 303. Francolino, 343. Frares, Manor of, 298. Freston, 190. Frescati, 344. Friuli, 347. Fulbeck, 178, 179, 196. Fuluey Hall, 70, 105, 163, 177, 367. G Gaeta, Gulf of, 343. Gainsborough, 3. Gannock Fee, 119. Gateshall College, 332. Gatehouse Prison, 222. Gedney, 22, 280, 288, 294, 330. Gemona, 347. Genoa, 340. Gidea Hall, 40, 294. Glen Eiver or Brunne Ee, 7, 14, 17, 22, 31, 32, 39, 42, 69, 70. Gloucester, 274, 291, 292, 293. Church, St. Mary de Crypt, 274, 292. Gobions, 192. Goodmores, 310. Gosberton, Gosbertown, or Gosberkyrk, 1, 4, 5, 9, 13, 40, 47, 62, 67, 68, 72, 74, 78, 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 141, 159, 167, 267, 268, 332, 334. Algarlode, 98. Bank, 122. Church, St. Peter and St. Paul, 86. Fowltertofte, 13. Geldnar, 13. Lomsome, 13. Louge Fenne, 13. Manor of, 4, 107. Mowstofte, 13. Townestofte, 13. Tynacres, 98. Westhorpe, 98. Grabiethorpe, 197. Grayby, 197. Grantham, 166, 367, 379, 380, 382. Gratz, 348. Grauntesden, Little, 160. Greenford, Great, 285. Little, 285. Green's Norton, 7, 8, 294. Greenwich East, Manor of, 107. Greete Yate Church, 417. Gresbroke or Greisbroke, 452, 454. Gretford or Greatford, 179, 197, 248, 251, 256. Grimsby, Little, 241. Grimsthorpe, 233, 234, 245. Griston Hall, Manor of, 212. Grove, 447. Gunthorpe, 169, 175, 182, 192, 225, 255. INDEX OF PLACES. H Haceby or Haseby, 248, 366, 367, 368, 383, 387, 391, 405, 410, 411, 412. Hacconb}-, llackiiebie, or Hakeuby, 140, 167, 175, 176, 177, 178, 183, 184, 188, 197, 213, 406, 407. Haddon, 415. Haghe, 454. Hague, The, 245, 364, 386. HagvvurtliiiiKliam, 126, 127, 129, 130, 159. Hakbiisho, Manor of, 64. Hakviigtoii, 55. Haldeiiby or Haldiiigbye Park, 416, 452, 453, 454. Halgarth, Manor of, 64, 298. Halilux, 412. Haiiipstead, 285. Hampton, 164, 178. Hamsey, 448. Hange, 454. Haiigleton, 429, 456, 465. Harpham, 210. Harrow on the Hill, 284, 285, 295, 331. Cliurcn, St. Mary, 295. Harrovvden, 420. Hasingfield, 412. Hatch(jr!--, see liurgess Hill. Hathern Field, 3. Hauksliurt, 448. Haustwicke or Hawstwyke, 125, 127, 144, 159. Haye.s, 285, 289, 290. Church, 285. Court, 295. Heckinu'ton or Hakyugton, 55, 70. Helpringhani, 190. Hely or Holy Hall, 416, 452, 453. Hether Sole, 180. HevinghiMU, 180. Higbani, 425. Hinchiiigbrook, 447. Hogge.sden, 371. Holbeach or Holbyche, 47, 62, 63, 64. Manor of, 64. Holderness, 414. Hole, 55. Holflete, 159. Hollandsvvayn, 416, 452, 453. Hollyn Hall, 416, 452, 453. Holuie, 425, 462. Holt, 445. Holveston, 164, 165, 166, 180, 181, 212. Hope, 421, 446, 455. Horbling, 3, 4, 55, 238, 265. HornviiKerchorche, 3. Uoug-h, 190. How, 291. Howton-under-Haugh, 455. Hoy lake, 360, 302, 364. Hull, 241. 242. HuUiniredge, 367. Humbv, 367. Great, 216. Hungate, 135. Huntingdon, 371. Hurst, 439. Hutton or Hootpn, 469. Hyncksworth, 115. I Ickleford, 385. Ickwell liury, 254. Ilmenan. 348. Ingnianthorp, 3. Inn.shall, 190. Ipswich, 178, 194. Church, S. Mary Elms, 194. Ither, River, 350. J Jena, 348. University of, 348. Jerusalem, 341. Solomon's Temple, 341. Jewhurst, Manor of, 189. K Kellom, 452. Kerby, 469. Kensington, 386, 431. Palace, .361, 362,377. Kesteven, 40, 171, 245, 403, 411. Kettelby, 420. Keymer, 406, 437, 465. Kilburn, \M. 178, 193. Kilnhurst, 455. Kimbolton, 386. Kingst<>n-U)'on-Hull. 455. King's Walden, 408. Kirkby Hellers. 7. Kirtou or Kvrlon, Chap. XII., 47, 48, 56, 62, 65, 66, 126, 130, 142, 148, 149, 154, 169, 185,213,214. 215, 220, 25ll, 254, 255, 257, 266, 2()7, 268, 397, 407, 447. Alg:ite, 276. 2iM>, 29H. Ayre's Field, 2SK), 298. IJollholme, 301. Ho.soms Hall, Manor of, 310. UruBh Green, 337. Church, St. Peter and St. Paul, 66, 296. 30<.», 301. Ea.side, 279. Iklyke, 334. Evershain Place, 214, 267, 281, 282, 288, 309, 337. (ireat Hullgat^s, 337. Great Kilties, 337. Holme, 48, 52, 61, 65. luges, 299. Kirke Fee, 310. Ladie bridge, 301. Lokeholme, 27(), 296, 298. Manor of, 82, 143, 190. .Meares, 314. Merkett.steade, 29<), 337. Otyres Field, 337. Parkes, 314. l'a\ysors, 301. liiiighall Gate, 276. liopcr Toft, 282, 312. Skeldyko or Old Dyke, 276, 297, 298, 300» 301. Soke of, 142, 143, 190. 514 INDEX OF PLACES. Kirton or Kyrton — contimted. Walker's Orchard, 312. AVashewaye, 313. Wigtoft Hurne, 310, 337. Wytt Stere, 312. Knoll, 432. Knowlton, 279, 283, 289, 318. Kormia, 343. Kurton, 447. Kyegate, 119. K3'me, 65. South, 278, 288, 289. Kyngston, 456. La Mucha, 344. Lambeth, 13, 245. Landsberg, 350. Langtoft, 247, 248. Lanthe, 333. Launds or Lawnes, Manor of, 107. Leadenham, 179, 196. Leasingham, 191. Ledlebars, 66. Ledsham, 425. Leghorn, 342. Leicester, 3, 221. Leipsig, 348. Leonard Stomley, 292, 293. Leversall, 455. Leverton, 301. Lewes, 450. Assize.s, 432. Linacre Hall, 424, 44G. Lincoln, 2, 73, 88, 89, 92, 128, 136, 106, 259, 261, 276, 286, 289, 290, 296, 310, 317, 328, 331, 373. Assize'^ 333 Cathedral, 13, 16, 26, 27, 47, 62, 66, 134, 135, 136, 159, 303. Churches — St. Katheriue (outside), 15, 2H, 27, 47, 62, 66, 132, 134, 135. St. Margaret's in the Close, 280. St. Paul, 85, 88. Registry, 16, 27, 51, 56, 59, 73, 89, 130, 131, 136, 137, 138, 139, 286, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 305, 306, 316, 318, 391. Lindsey Level, 230, 403. Linsters, 458. Liverpool, 362. Lodi, 340. London, 87, 93, 109, 164, 169, 171, 173, 175, 178, 180, 181, 194, 195, 197, 198, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211, 212, 214, 217, 220, 228, 230, 243, 244, 247, 250, 266, 279, 283, 293, 295, 313, 317, 318, 320, 325, 333, 334, 352, 355, 356, 359, 360, 361, 362, 365, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 376, 377, 379, 380, 382, 386, 389, 408, 412, 423, 428, 429, 430, 431 , 434, 435, 437, 440, 441, 442, 449, 453, 455, 458, 459, 460, 461, 463, 465. Balding Gardens, 397. 243, 309, 133, 13, 133, 128, 259, 304, 177, 199, 215, 249, 316, 354, 367, 375, 396, 433, 450, 464, London — continued. Barge, The, 209. Bridge House, The, 449, 464. Broad Street, 172. Brook's Wh:irf, 354, 406, 407, 409, 435, 439, 440, 441, 442, 4C.4. Budge liow, 164, 202, 205, 208, 209. Chancery Lane, 111, 440, 441. Chancery Office of, 237, 238, 451, 461. Charter House, 430. Cheapside, 167, 198, 199, 200, 267. Christ's Hospital, 205, 2o9. Churches— All Hallows, liarking, 258,353, 394, 464. All Hallows, Lombard Street, 167, 176, 178, 183, 19,'>. All Hallows, London AVall, 429, 430, 433, 434, 436, 463, 464. All Hallows Staining, 87. Blessed Mary uf the Arches, 12. St. Albaii, Wood Street, 433, 460. St. Andrew, Holborn, 241, 255. St. Antholin, Budge Eow, 164, 178, 180, 181, 195, 202, 204, 205,207, 211, 212. St. Bartholomew the Great, 197, 212. St. Benet, Gracechurch Street, 178, 194. St. Bride, 179, 195, 258. St. Clement, Temple Bar, 293. St. Dionis Backchurch, 259. St. Dunstan in the East, 12. St. Foster, 197. St. Gregory by St. Paul's, 178, 195, 212, 459. St. James, Clerkenwcll, 285. St. James, Westminster, 43(i. St. John upon Wallbrooke, 208. St. John, West Smithlield, 198. St. Katheriue by the Tower, 12. St. Margaret, Westminster, 378, St. Martin in the Fields, 436. St. Martin, Ludgale, 260. St. Martin Or^ar, 197. St. Mary Abchurch, 212. St. Mary Aldermanburj', 449, 458, 463, 464. St. Mary Magdalene, Cheai)side, St. Michael, Queenhithe, 198, 2()0, 406, 407, 40H, 409. St. Saviour, Soutlivvark, 421. St. Stephen, Wallbrook, 209. St. Swithin, 197. Temple Church, 241, 255, 259, 383, 384, 394. Clifford's Inn, 283, 289, 316, 317. Coleman Ward, 433. College of Arms, 170, 273, 275, 412, 450, 451. Cordwainer Street Ward, 209. Court of Chancery, 199, 387, 409, 412, 423. Common Pleas, 107, 455. Exchequer, 104. Wards, 188, 411. Custom House, 241, 279, 289. Dibble Lane, 166, 198, 199, 267, 406, 407, 409. Duke's Place, St. James's, 179, 197. Farringdon Without, Ward of, 3. 464. 43:i, 434, 198. 270, INDEX OF PLACES. 615 London — co n (in n ed. Fleet Street, 199, 355, 300, 370. Gravill Lane, 2fj2. Gray's Inn, 105, IfiS. 177, 180, 181, 212, 332. Great Marlboroiigli Street, 436. Great Queen Street, 391. Great liyder Street, 384. Guildliail, 209. Hatton (iarden, 397. House of Lords, 229, 232. House of Commons, 187, 215, 228, 229, 230, 232, 230. Leather Lane, 397. Lincoln's Inn, 102, 163, 175, 198, 269, 315, 391. Fields, 380. Lombard Street, 164, 194, 195. Lnd},'ate Hill, 355, 356. May Fair, 391. Milk Street, West Cheape, 198. Park riaee, St. James's, 374. Prisons— IJedlem, 204. Compters, 204. Fleet, 204, Kniij's Ueiich, 204, 215. Ludt;ato, 204. Marshalsev, 204, 215. New'^ate, 204. Whitc! Lion, 204. Ram Alley, Clieapside, 167, 182, 199, 200. Red Cow Alley, 279, 283, 318. St. James's, 375, 398. Street, 374. Savoy, 339, 348. Shear Lane, 380. Soutlnvark, 204. Staple Iini, Ilolbom, 295. Stareliamber, 105, 431. Strand, 335. Tayerns and Sifjns— Hell, 198. lllue Hear, St. Paul's Churchyard, 3(i4. Blue Posts, Bow Street, 380. Daulphin, Liidjrate Hill, 356. Golden Cross, Chancery Lano, 439. Queen's IIe»(i, Fleet Street, StiO. Ram, 1()7, 171, 174, 182, 199, 21)0. Red Lion, Alders^jate Street, 243. Richard's Coffee Hoii.se, Ludgatc Hill, 370. Scallold, Tower Hill, Red Cow Alloy, 279, 283, 318. Three Coultes, 209. White Horse, St. Paul's Churchyard, 265. Whit(> Swan, Chancery Lane, 440. Temple Bar, 360, 370. Elm Court, 2-15. £sse.\ Buildini5, 2()9, 338, 3()7, 421, 424, •13(), 455, 458. Jliddle, 181, 212, 244, 245, 265, 269, 270, 359, 383, 384, 389, 394, 40(j, 437, 451, 461, 465. The, 237. Thames Street, 267, 406, 407, 408. London — con tinned. Tower, The, 399, 429. Hill, 289, 318, 320, 325. Townshend Lane, 2()9, 406, 407, 408. Wallbrook Ward, 209. Westminster, 83, 94, 188, 199, 293, 455. Hall, 384, 439. Whitehall, 229, 230, 361. Treasury Chambers, 229. Londonthorpe, 166, 178, 197, 199. Longastino, 345. Loufjhope, 292. Loreto, 344. Loughborou>,'h, 293. Low Layton, 259. Lucca, 341. St. Michael's Church, 341. Luniby, 452, 453, 455. Lunebourfjh, 339. Lyminster, 428, 448. Lyndon, 269. Lynn, Bishop's, 65, 79. South, 87, 93. Lyons, 226, 227, 339, 353. Place des Cordeliers, 226. M MablPthorp, 7, 8. Macerata, 344 Madrid, 22(i, 227, 228, 353. Makysay, 19. Malbogett, 347. Malplaquet, Battle of, 364. Manchester, 127, 157. Manthorp, 140. Marina, 342. Marseilles, 227. Marshbaiik, 119. Martin Hussin;;tree, 274, 275, 294. Church of, 274. Medloe or .Medlow, 178, 267, 336. .Meissen. .348. Meniini;en, 350. Mersbur^jh, 350. Mestni, 347. .Me.xborouu'h, 366, 367, 412, 4.54, 455. Middleton Tvas, 4(59. .Miklefeld, 452, 453, 455. Milan, 340. Bibliotoca .\mbrosiaiia, 340. Mona.stery of Dominican Monks, 340. St. Antonius, 340. St. Celso, 340. St. Eustorgio, 340. St. (ieromc, 34<.». St. Paul. 340. St. Sepulcher, 340. Setaly's Gallery, 340, 347. Milford or Mylforthe, 452, 453, 469. South, 455. Milton, 294. Miiidelheim, 350. .Modena, 340. Monmouth, 274, 293. Mont Cenis, 339. Monteliascone, 342. Mouteroso, 342. 516 INDEX OF PLACES. Moore Park, 285. Morne Mountains, 360. Morngifts, 331. MorthiuEfe, 4.5.5. Morton, 140, 223. Moulton, 6, 105, 118, 187. Multon Hall, Manor of, 285, 287, 297, 310, 313, 319, 322, 323, 327, 336. Munestoke, 2. Munich, 350. Myletoft, 98. Myssen, 416, 453, 455. N Naples, 342, 343, 344. Castell Novo, 343. Museum, 343. Palazzo di Caballo, 344. Sacliristy of the Anuuuciata, 343. St. Clare, 343. St. Paul, 343. Navenby, 2. Nether Dalton, 454. Netherhaugh, 454. Nettilham, 149, 156. Neuberg, 349. New Sleeford, 412. Newark, 291. Newboulde, 422, 454. Newcastle-on-Tyne, 360, 399. Newmarket, 377, 378. Newtimber, 231, 353, 354, 355, 392, 394, 406, 407, 408, 426, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 456, 457, 458, 463, 464, 465. Church of, 435, 436, 449, 463. Registers, 462. Newton, t of Ely, 9. Co. Line, 116, 248, 286, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 374, 375, 376, 378, 381, 382, 884, 389, 390, 391, 393, 405, 406, 409, 410, 411, 412. Church, St. Botolph, 329, 391, 394. Newton-super-Derwent, 416, 452, 453, 454. Nimeguen, 352. Northallerton, 469. Northampton, 230, 294, 360. Norwich, 106, 177, 180, 210, 211, 212, 269. Cathedral, 106. Churches— St. Andrew, 164, 180. St. George, Tombland, 167, 180, 212. Norwo. d, 285. Nottingham, 3, 358, 359, 360, 376, 398, 399. Novalese, 339. Nuremberg, 349. Church of the Holy Ghost, 349. Town House, 349. O Oake Close, 198. Obthorp, 127, 131, 159, 169, 192, 224, 225, 250, 353, 396, 406, 407. Hall, 407, 408. Odertsa, 347. Oney, 246. Ormes House, 269. Ormsby, 123, 196. Church, St. Leonard, 196. Orwell, 125. 131, 144, 160. Osberton, 415. Osburnby, 55. Ostead, 230. Oudenarde, Battle of, 364. Oundle, 369. Over Dalton, 454. Overhaugh, 454. Oxford, 237, 358, 359, 360, 399. Christ Church, 436. Mat;dalen College, 277, 287, 288, 298, 310, "336. Pembroke College, 292. P Padua, 346. Palma Nuova, 347. Paris, 226, 339, 385, 386. Parma, 340. Capuchin Church, 340. Peckmill Dam, 455. Penge, 190. Penisey, 456. Penyston, 416, 452, 453, 454. Peperno, 343. Perivale, 285. Pesaro, 344. Peterborough, 20. Abbey of, 99, 100. Cathedral, 19. Pickworth, 248. Pietra Mola, 341. Pinclibeck or Pyncebek, Chaps. I. — XL, 280, 281, 288, 290, 294, 306, 309, 330, 397, 407. Barrats or Beckers Green, 73. Baston Bank or Dyke, 39, 42, 45, 49, 103, 248. Ee, 7. Bathe Kowe, 39, 44. Beechbank, 77. Bere Lane, 41, 42. Bolles Manor, 107. Bondman Croft, 28. Bonds or Bounds Manor, 56, 107, 184. Breetch or Britche, 106, 115. Brompt or Burnt House, 23. Burne, Borne, Bourne, Brunne, or Bvrne, Ee or River Glen, 7, 14, 1 7, 22, 31 , 32, 39, 42,69, 70, 74, 75, 112, 115. Burnt Hall or Brent Hall Drove, 23, 30, 31, 46, 70, 115. Lane, 23, 70. Burtefen or Burtifen, 15, 20, 21, 24, 28, 54, 56, 70, 73, 77. Hurn, 73. Chantry of, 44. Church, St. Mary, 16, 26, 27, 28, 41. 47, 48, 49, 51, 62, 73, 135, 280. End, 39, 45. Colvyles, 110, 115. Cowgrenes, 34, 35. Crosgate, 39, 40, 49. INDEX OF PLACES. 517 Pinchbeck or Vyncehek— continued. Cross Field, 20. Croswithaud or Crost with Hand, 39, 48, 49, 107, 109. House, 14, 17, 18, 19, 24, 32, 47, 49, 71, 176. Crowfeild, 73. Crowne Fee, 107. Custom or Cusdam Field, 28, 55, 264. Great, 52, .54, 107. Little, 52, 54, 107. Decov Grounds, 70. KiKK, 70. De la Beche, 7. Dole Fen, 24, 70. Fendike, 19, 20, 28, 32, 107. Feu rif,', 15, 19, 20, 32, 54. Dowiio Hurne, 42. Ea or Ee Field, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 31, 55, 70, 107, 114, 115, 264. Ea or Eee Gate, 14, 19, 21, 79, 184. East Field Close, 70, 107. Ee (,see Uuriie Eo and Glen), 18, 21, 33, 34, 79, 80. Field, 28. Erthlode Gale, 19, 20, 24, 28, 32, 112, 113, 115. Estcote, 42. Fen End, 39, 43. Gate, 28, 114. Fouracre Fields, 70. Fulney, Funny, or Fenny Field, 68, 70, 75, 76, 107, 112, 264. Furlonj,' Cote, 71, 77, 111. Furlon','s, 115. Ganies Ware, 63. Geddcs Meadow. 73. Green, 23, 26, 28,37,39,44, 51,54, 115, 116. Guilds Hlesscd Marv, 16, 135. Holv Triiiitv, Hi". St. John the Baptist, 16. St. Nicholas, 16. St. Peter, 16. Haclielode, Hashelode, or Ashelode, 7, 19, 20, .32, 113. Gate, 115. Haryn;;t()n Manor, 55, 77. Highfiolds Lane, 23. Way, 115. Honie;;ate or llolmegaitc, 21, 77, 107. Hye Croft, 34, 35. Idou House, 63. Langale, Lan^jate, Lan;;old, or Northjjate Drove or Ea Gate, 18, 19, 59, 1 13. Lea-ieud, 114. Le Whytc House, 75. Lon- liitr-s, 107. Mallets, 1U5, 10(5, 116. Martyns, 23, 28. Meres Meadow, 63. Molburn, Moulburn, or Mowburnes, 28, 70, 73, 76, 77, 85, 112. Money Uridfje, 14, 24, 25, 39, 40, 43, 68, 69,71,72,79,80,82,84,101,163. Mylne Gate, 23, 28. Green, 23, 26, 28, 37, 39, 44, 51, 54, 115, 116. Hill, 114. New Fcndyke, 111. Pinchbeck or Pyncebek — continued. Northgate (see Langold), 18, 19, 51, 54, 56, 59, 107, 184. Graft, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 31, 32, 51, 59, 74, 77, 112, 113, 115. Old Fendike. 76, 112, 115. Pedders, 113. Peny Gate or Pynegate, 24, 28, 32, 33, 34, 35, 112, 115, 184. Podegate, 113. Poole Yard, 70, 77. Powtrells or Powdrells, IOC, 113, 115. Prattes, 106, 111, 113. Pulvertoftes, 63. Purler's, 74. Pylcherd Drove, 15, 20. Gate, 20. Eeedy Graft, 112. Rosse Hidlaude, 63. Rotten Howe, 39, 4-1, 75. Rushcroft or Rishcroft, 107, 112, 113, 115, 188, 264. Schole House, 107. Sea Dike or Se Dik, 54. Sea's End, 77. Spytell Field, 23, 28, 30, 55. Stiirfendyke, 111. Starfengate or Sterfengote, 54. Starfengraft, 113, 115. Stiffes, 184. Stilegato or Stylegate, 23, 28, 30, 31, 40, 46, 47, .54, 56, 62, 63, 107, 112, 113. Lane, 112. Swilballock, 111. Thackers or Thakkers, 23, 24, 28, 32, 33, 51, 54, 56, 70, 104, 1^7, 108, 112, 184. Three Acres, 23. Wakes Manor, 77, 107. Wardentre or Wardevntre, 15, 17, 23,28, 54, 55. AVeechlandes or Wichlandes, 107, 115, 264. 'Whatman!", 63. "Willoughby's, 112. AVilloughby Manor, 42, 55, 107, 110, 184. AVyer's Homestead, 14. Wysseland or Withs, 15, 21, 22, 110, 264. Pisji, A(iueduct. 341. liaiitistcry, 341. ("ampo Santo, 342. Cittjulell, 342. Domo, 341. Phisicke (iarden. 342. Spina Church, 342. Pistoja, 341. Bapti.sterv, 341. Domo, 341. St. John's Church, 341. Placenze, 340. Plumlev, 424. Ponte, 341. Ponteba, 347. Portslade, Manor of, 189. Poynings, 407. Prague, 34«. Preston, 364. Purye Place, 291. Putney, 198, 44«. 518 INDEX or PLACES. Q Quadring or Quaderyno-e, 1, 4, 47, 62, 67, 68, 69, 72, 78, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 102, 104, 176. Alyntoft, 95. Barabowhill, 94. Barum, 97. Bate rig, 96, 97. Bulbancke, 92. Cheanetoft, 92. Church, St. Margaret, 83, 84, 89, 91, 94, 98 Claygate, 100. Cotemedow, 83, 95. Cowdon Pyogyll, 97. Crossegate, 90. Donington Henge, 96, 97. Eedyke, 99. Foster Rige, 99. Fuhnard hole, 96, 97. Galowtree Hygg, 100. Hemplaud, 94. Hemptoft, 96, 97. Hyerig, 96. Hyetoft, 95. Jackes, 94. Judycrosse, 94. Kyrchyii Akyr, 96, 97. Kyrkstyle, 98. Lodetof te, 94. Mylnegreue, 94. Northorp, 98. Peretol'tgrene, 94. Podehole, 96. Podeholegate, 100. Pristoll Pitt, 90. Scalehill, 100. Slytofte, 94. Symtoft, 94. Wallende, 95. White Cross, 100. Quaplode or Whaplode, 56, 125, 151, 153, 157. Queenhithe, 406, 407, 435. R Eadicofano, 342. Ramillies, Battle of, 364. Ramsey, 77. Ranfeild, 455. Eashel, 266. Ravenna, Chapel of Placidia, 345. Rotondo, 345. St. Apollinary, 345. St. Maria in Porto, 345. St. Roraualdo, 345. St. Vitalis, 345. Ravensbourg, 350. Rawmarsh or Rowinersh, 452, 454, 455. Redinge, 291. Redmersham, 458. Redwood, 295. Regio, 340. Rhine, 352. Richmond, Honour of, 99, 100, 143, 155, 159, 296, 298, 300, 304, 334. Ringhall, 301. Riniari, 344. Rippingale Field, 197. Rocca di Papa, 342. RoUeston, 418. Roman Bank, 122. Rome, 342, 344, 345. Palace of Colonna, 344. Vatican, 344. Rotherham, 455. Rowtan Mere, 287, 336. Rubicon, The, 844. Rubiera, Castle of, 340. Rudby, 469. Rumney Marsh, 174, 182. Ryhall or Ryall, 140, 178, 179, 181. S St. Agathas, 343. St. Christopher's (West Indies), 179, 293. St. Leonards, co. Lincoln, 222. Salinge, 461. Samcotes, 333. San Lorenzo, 342. San Vito, 347. Sandall, 416, 453. Kirk, 417, 427. Long, 417, 427. Savoy, 339, 348. Scampton, 421. Scarborough, 357. Scarza I'Azino, 341. Scoles, 454. Scottlethorp, 82. Screckington, 118. Screveton, 426, 434, 447, 465. Sedgbrooke, 356. Selve, Rue de, 386. Sempriiigham, 159. Senegalia, 344. Sermoneta or Serremonete, 342, 343, 344. Sewardstone or Sewston, 171, 173, 174, 182. Sbapwick, 177. Shelford, 203. Sherborne, 425. Sherman Mead, 182. Shinfield, 451. Shoreham, New, 431. Old, 456. Sibsey, 283, 284, 318, 321, 322, 324, 326, 407. Sibthord Ferris, 292. Sibthorpe, 447. Siena, 342. Sion or Syon, Abbey of, 56. Manor of, 56, 107. Sipnam, 274, 291. Sisalpina Gallia, 345. Skelmanthorpe, 416, 417, 452, 453, 454. Skirbeck, 170, 189, 190, 191, 213, 214, 259, 261, 267. 300, 337, 407. Hollybread Dale, 189. Quarter, 283, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 325, 407. Robin Hood's walk, 189. Sladehowton, Manor of, 455. Slane Bridge, 362. INDEX OF PLACES. Slaughame, 456. Slough, 274. Snurtinf^land, 64. Soane River, 339. Soham, 385. Soleure, 352. Sonning, 437, 451, 461. Church, 460. Sounting Nelda, 189. Peverel, 189. Southampton, 334. Southweek, 456. Sowthie, 456. Spaldiug, 6, 20, 29, 34, 35, 30, 37, 40, 47, 48, 51, 55, 56, 58, (il, 62, 63, 04, 74, 98, 105, 107, 109, 110, 113, 116, 118, 119, 125, 130, 103, 177, 189, 191, 215,225,245, 263, 267, 279, 280, 288, 367, 378, 379, 397, 403, 404, 410. Church, St. Peter and St. Nicholas, 136. Field, 24, 28, 32. George Inn, 378, 403. Manor of, 6, 15, 29, TO, 40, 42, 54, 55, 56, 64, 82, 102, 107, 113, 114, 267. Priory of, 1, 6, 13, 18, 20, 21, 29, 31, 32, 39, 42, 55, 56, 82, 112, 113. Red Lion Inn, -103. White llarl Inn, 263. Wypeshnnie ur IJene's Drove, 24, 32, 35, 36, 51, 54,61,63, 115, 116. Spancote, 303. Spetaletto, 347. Spoleto, 344. Sprotsburgh, 294, 444. Stamford, 08, 72, 75, 119, 103, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, ISO, 181, 183, 18(!, 187, 192, 220, 221,222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 233, 237, 242, 245, 247, 249, 250, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 260, 261, 2()8, 2(i9, 282, 294, 309, 337, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 361, 3(i4, 3(>5, 309, 370, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380,381, 382, 383, 381, .387, 388, 3H9, 390, 391, 392, 293, 391, 39(), 399, -k)3, 405, -RM;, 407, -108, •M)9, 410, 442, 446, 449, 451, 459, 464, 470. Blackfriars, The, 171, 192, 220, 221, 222, 224, 231, 250, 252, 25(i, 2(>8, 2(i9, 270, 338, 353, 354, 355, 37(!, 380, 3S1, 382, 383, 385, 387, 388, 389, 391, 400, 407, 410. Blackfriars Priory, 171, 221, 268. Bull Inn, 369. Churches— All Saints, 179, 196, 391. St. George, 169, 174, 175, 183, 222, 249, 253, 258, 269, 354, 355, 381, 383, 384, 387, 392, 393, 394, 433, 442, 470. St. Marv, 178, 196, 209. St. Michael, 179, 196. St. George's Gate, 221. Tenter Meadow, 221. Stauground Church, 383, 393, 394. Staynton, 454. Stegen, Lake, 350. Steveton or Sleton, 414, 416, 424, 425, 444, 4ki, 452, 453, 454, 455. Steyning, 436, 463. Stokesley, 469. Stonehall, 319, 322, 323, 327. Stotfold, 8. Stoughton, 451, 461. Stove, 299. Stow, 246, 247, 251, 256. Strettham, 441. Styria, 348. Surfleel, 5, 6. 7, 22, 47, 62, 67, 68, 74, 78, 82, 97, 100, 124, 125, 135, 150, 156, 157. Sutterton, 47, 48, 52, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 100, 123, 130, 132, 148, 276, 278, 285, 288, 298, 301, 304, 315, 330, 337, 397, 407. Church, St. Mary, 66. Sutton. 47, 62. In-the-J)ale, 415, 416 Manor of, 119. St. Marv, 105, 111, 119, 167, 176, 263. Swabia, 349, 350. Swarbie, 411. Swineshead or Swvne.sheved, 5, 9, 47, 62, 66, 107, 123, 126, 130, 143, 147, 149, 1.52, 153, 156, 1.57, 158, 189, 251, 256,278, 282, 288, 303, 305, 309, 397. Church, St. Mary, 40, 135. Manor of, 189. Swintou, 454, 455. Syllam, 417. Tad(;!ister, 399. Tallington, 251, 256. Taracina, 343. Tatter.siill, 335. Tavnton, 274, 291, 292. Terni, 341. Tetforlh, 189. Tevershall, 421, 445. Tewkesbury, 292. Thatrham,'273, 274. ThertieM, 452. Thorcroft, 455. ThorgJirten, 3(57, 409. Thorisby, 120. Thorpe, 190, 269, 416, 452, 453. Constantyne, Manor of, 452. Thorpheslev, 454, 455. Tliril)crKh,"427, 454, 455. Thuriniria, 318. Thurlby, 179, 406, 407. Fen, 407. Thursford, 192. Tii;churst, 435, 463. Tickhill, 424, 455. Titton, 282, 309. Tivoli, 344. Tofte, 139, 140. Tolentino, ;il4. Tollesluinl Darcy, 220. Toopes Manor, 310. Torbay, 357. Tornieri, 342. Tort worth, 285, 316. Toyntou, 334. Treviso, 347. Trevons, 339. 520 INDEX OF PLACES. Trewlie, 456. Trigesimo, 347. "Truelove" ship, 397. Tryber, 451. Tunbridge, 248. Wells, 365, 366. Turin, 389. Gallery, 340. Palace, 340. Tuscany, 341. Twiford, 295. Tydd St. Egidius, 115. Tyndall, 417. r Udina, 347. Uffington, 128, 131, 139, 160, 230. TJlceby, 452. Utricoli, 344. V Valetri, 342, 344. Venice, 344, 346, 347. Arsenal, 346. Church of St. Marke, 346. Place of St. Marke, 346. Verona, 346. Mascardi Gallery, 346. Vesuvius, 344. Vicenza, 346. Rotondo, 346. Vienna, 347, 348. Villach, 347. Villotto, 347. Virginia, 357. Viterbo, 342. W Wad worth, 416, 444, 452, 453, 454, 455. Wakehurst, 448. Walcot, 248, 282, 283, 288, 289, 290, 310, 315, 411. Walford or Waford, 292, 293. Wallingley, 455. Waltham Holy Cross, l7l, 174, 182. Walton, 353, 413, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427, 431, 442, 443, 445, 446, 448, 462. Wanton's Gate, 119. Ware, 371. Warlinglede, 456. Wash, The, 337. Wath, 454. AVatterhall, 416, 453. Weimar, 348. Welbeck, 447. Welland River, 221. Weltou, 333. Wentworth, 455. West Wickham, 432, 462. Weston, 6, 47, 61, 62, 64, 107. Whalley, 447. Whaplode, 24, 36, 47, 62, 127, 156, 157, 158. Wheatcroft, 416, 453, 454, 455. Whiston, 4.54, 455. Whitchurch, 8. Wickersley, 455. Wigtoft, 47, 48, 61, 62, 65, 66, 149, 150, 159, 170, 183, 187, 190, 251, 256, 267, 285, 303, 310, 315, 334, 337, 397. Wigtou, 337. AVilby, 166, 1 80, 210, 470. Church, 166. Willington, 308, 309. Wilsthorpe, 396, 406, 407. Winchester, 413. Windsor, 274. Wiukburn, 367, 375, 391, 409, 410. Winterbourne, 166, 181. Winterthur, 350. Wisbeach, 116, 280, 288. Witham or Wytham, 162, 246. The River, 282. Wokingham, 437, 451. Wolthwaite, 420, 422. Wood Dalling, 178, 201. Woodstock, 413, 443. Wortley, 422. Wrangle, 334. Wrestlingworth, 391. Wurzach, 350. Wurzburg, 349. Wykersley, 452. Wyn'by, 75. Wythe, 140. Y Yaxley, 255. York, 193, 294, 399. Castle, 416, 453, 454. Bean of, 254, 329. Registry of, 469. Z Zurich, 350. London : Mitchell and Hughes, Printers, 140 Wardonr Street, W. GETTY CENTER LIBRARY 3 3125 00107 1048