The History of the Worthies of England, Part 2 · County 12
DORCET-SHIRE.
DORCET-SHIRE. It hath Devonshire on the West, Somerset and Wilt-shire on the North, Hant shire on the East, and the Narrow Sea on the South, extending from East to West about forty miles, though not past six and twenty the broadest part thereof.
It hath a self-sufficiency of all Commodities necessary for mans temporal well-being, and needs not be beholding to any neighbouring County; for it can
1. Feed it self with fine Wheat, fat Flesh, dainty Fowle, wild and tame, fresh Fish from Sea and Rivers. To this meat it yieldeth that sawce, without which all the rest is little worth, I mean Salt, made here in some measure, but which hath been and may be in more abundance.
2. Cloathe it self with its own Wooll, and Broad-cloath made thereof; and it is believed, that no place in England affordeth more Sheep in so small a compass as this County about Dorchester. And as they are provided for warmth in their Woollen, so for cleanliness, with their Linnen-cloath, great store of good Flax and Hemp growing therein.
3. Build its own Houses with good Timber out of Black-more Forrest, and with (if not better, I am sure more) Freestone out of Portland, most approaching that of Normandy (as in position so) in the purity thereof. Nor wanteth it veins of Marble in the Isles of Purbeck. And to all this an excellent Air, and the conveniency of a Sea, to export for their profit, and import for their pleasure, as whose necessities were provided for before.
Natural Commodities.
Tenches.
Plenty hereof are bred in the River *Camb. Brit. in this County.Stowre, which is so much the more observable, because generally this Fish *Mr. Walton his Complete Angler, pag. 245.loveth Ponds better than Rivers, and Pits better then either. It is very pleasant in taste, and is called by some the Physician of Fishes. Though in my opinion may better be styled the Surgeon; for it is not so much a disease as a wound that he cureth, nor is it any potion but a playster which he affordeth, viz. his Natural unctuous glutinousness, which quickly consolidateth any green g…sh in any fish.
But the Pike is *Camb. Brit. in Midlesex.principally beholding unto him for cures in that kind, and some have observed, that that Tyrant, though never so hungry, forbeareth to eat this Fish which is his Physician; not that Pikes are capable (which many men are not) of gratitude: but that they are indued with a natural policy, not to destroy that which they know not how soon they may stand in need of.
Tobacco-Pipe-Clay.
This is a fine Clay, which will burn white (while others turn red) found in several parts of England; but so far from the Sea, it will not quit cost of portage to London, save from two places,
| 1. Poole, in this County. | 2. Isle of Wight. |
| This wrought alone makes an hard Pipe, but so shrunk and shriveled, it is unhandsome to the eye. | This wrought alone, makes a fair and full Pipe, but so brittle, that it is uncerviceable for use. |
Both compounded together make these Utensils both hard and handsome. This Clay brought to London by Ship for Ballast, is there worth about Thirty shillings the Tun.
Hemp.
England hath no better than what groweth here betwixt Remister and Byrdport, the use whereof is of absolute necessity for cordage, cloathing, &c. So that a man may admire that the seed being so profitable, and our Land affording so much strong and dèep ground proper for the same, so little is sown thereof.
The rather, because Hemp in effect secureth it self, first against Cattel, against which it is its own fence, seeing none (Deer only excepted) will offer to eat thereof. Secondly, from thieves, not because it is ominous for them to steal that which is the instrument of their execution, but because much pains (which idle persons hate at their hearts) is required to reduce Hemp to profit: whilest Wheat and Barley left in the field, are more subject to Felony, as which, when threshed will render a present profit. But see more of this Commodity in Lincoln-shire.
To these we may adde Rubia Silvestris, VVild Madder, which groweth at Hodhill in this County, on the next side of the River at Stur-paine (two miles from Blanford) at Warham likewise, and at other places, and at a place called Somervill near to Chappel, which by the landing place, as ye come from Altferr… to Chesil, is in *Parkingson, pag. 285.great abundance. It is an assured remedy for the Yellow Jaundice, openeth the obstructions of the Spleen, &c.
Buildings.
The Houses of the Gentry herein are built rather to be lived in, than to be looked on, very low in their scituation (for warmth and other conveniencies▪) Indeed the rhime holds generally true of the English structures,
The North for Greatness, the East for Health,
The South for Neatness, the West for Wealth.
However amongst the Houses in this County, Lullworth Castle, and Sherburn-Lodge are most eminent, escaping pretty well in the late war, so that they have cause neither to brag nor complain.
Proverbs.
As much a kin as Lenson-hill to Pilsen-pen.]
That is no kin at all. It is spoke of such who have vicinity of habitation or neighbourhood, without the least degree of consanguinity or affinity betwixt them. For these are two high hills, the first wholy, the other partly in the Parish of Broad Windsor, whereof once I was Minister.
Yet, Reader, I assure thee, that Sea-Men make the nearest Relation betwixt them, calling the one the Cow, the other the Calf; in which forms it seems they appear first to their fancies, being eminent Sea-marks to such as sail along these Coasts. And although there be many Hills interposing betwixt these and the Sea, which seem higher to a land Traveller, yet these surmount them all: so incompetent a Judge, and so untrue a Surveyor is an ordinary eye of the Altitude of such places.
Stab'd with a Byrdport Dagger.]
That is, hang'd, or executed at the Gallowes. The best, if not the most Hemp (for the quantity of ground) growing about Byrdport a Market Town in this County. And hence it is, that there is an ancient Statute (though now disused and neglected) that the Cable Ropes for the Navy Royal were to be made there abouts, as affording the best Tackling for that purpose.
Dorset-shire Dorsers.]
Dorsers are Peds or Panniers carried on the backs of Horses, on which Haglers use to ride and carry their Commodities. It seems this homely, but most useful implement was either first found out, or is most generally used in this County, where FishJobbers bring up their Fish in such contrivances above an hundred miles, from Lime to London.
Saints.
EDWARD, son to Edgar King of England, was in his Child-hood bred under the cruel correction of Elfrida his Mother-in-law, who used for small faults to whip him with Wax-Candles. In so much, that it is reported, it made such an impression in this young Princes memory, that, when a man, he could not endure the sight of *Rab. Glouc. cited by Mr. Selden in his notes upon Polyolbion in his notes upon the 12. Song.WaxCandles.
But Edward afterwards outgrew his Mothers tuition, and succeeded his Father in his Throne. However, such her ambition, that, advantaged with the others easiness of nature, She managed most matter of State, leaving her Son in-law little more than the bare title of Soveraign. Not contented herewith, and to derive the Scepter to her own Son Ethelred, caused him to be stab'd at Corfe Castle, in this County, coming in a civil visit unto her. His hidden …ody being miraculously discovered, was first buried at Warham, and thence removed to Shaftsbury, which Town for a time was termed *Malmes. lib. de Pnotific. 2.Saint Edwards, from his interment. His murder hapned about the year of our Lord, 978.
Cardinals.
JOHN MORTON was born at Saint Andrews Milborne in this County, of a right Worshipful Family still extant therein. He was bred in Oxford, and after many mediate preferments, made Bishop of Ely, Anno 1578. Not long after, when many groaned under the Tyranny of King Richard the third, this Prelate first found out the design of marrying Elizabeth eldest daughter to Edward the fourth of the House of York, to Henry Earl of Richmond, the last who was left of the line of Lancaster. Indeed the Earls title to the Crown, was not enough to make a countenance therewith, much less a claim thereto; but, as the Lady had a Title, and wanted a man to manage it; the Earl was man enough to manage any design, but wanted a Title; and pursuing this advice, by Gods blessing, he gained the Crown, by the name of Henry the seventh. In expression of his gratitude, he made this Bishop Chancellor of England, and afterwards Arch-Bishop of Canterbury. He was a great instrument in advancing a voluntary Contribution to the King through the Land; perswading Prodigals to part with their money, because they did spend it most; and the Covetous, because they might spare it best. So making both extreams to meet in one medium, to supply the Kings necessities; who, though prodigiously rich, may be said always to need, because never-satisfied. This Bishop with vast cost, cut a new Channel in the Fennes, for the publick good, but it neither answered his expectation nor expence. He was magnificent in his buildings, and bountiful to poor Scholars, enjoyning his Executors to maintain twenty poor Scholars in Oxford, and ten in Cambridge twenty years after his death, which hapned in October, 1500.
Prelates.
JOHN STAFFORD, Son to Humphrey Stafford, sixth Earl of Stafford, was born at *G…dwin in his Catal. of Arch-Bishops of Canterbury.Hooke in this County (then a most stately House belonging to this Family) and bred a Doctor of the Laws in Oxford▪ he was afterwards Dean of the Arches, and Dean of Saint Martins. This was a fair Colledge near Aldersgate in London, founded Anno 1056. by Ingelricus, and Edvardus his Brother, priviledged by our Kings of England with great immunities; the cause of many and high contests betwixt this Colledge and the City of London. Afterwards he was made Bishop of Wells, and for eighteen years (a continuance, hardly to be parallel'd) was Chancellor of England. At last he was advanced Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, and no Prelate (his Peer in Bi…th and pre…erment) hath either less good, or less evil recorded of him. He died at Maidstone, 1452. and lies buried in Canterbury.
ROBERT MORTON was *God. in the Bishops of ….Brothers Son to Cardinal Morton (of whom before) whose Father had a fair Habitation at Saint Andrews Milborne in this County. His relation to so good an Uncle, mixed with his own merits, preferred him to the Bishoprick of Worcester. Of whom we have little more than the date of his consecration, 1486. and of his Death 1497. He lieth buried in the body of Saint Pauls Church in London.
JAMES TURBERVIL, or De turbida villa, was born of a worshipful Family, who long have lived in great account in this *At Bere. Gam… …. in ….County … First a Monk, but afterwards brought up in New-Colledge in Oxford. He was consecrated Bishop of Exeter 1556. and deserved right well of that See. When he entred thereon, it was most true what his*Bishop Hall in his ass…rting Episcopacy. Successor therein since said, That the Bishop of Exeter was a Baron, but a Bare one: so miserably that Cathedral had been pilled and polled. But Bishop Turbervil recovered some lost lands, which Bishop Voysey had*Driven amay, in the dialect of the West. vezed: and particularly obtained of Queen Mary the …estitution of the fair Manor of Crediton. But, who can stay what will away? It was afterwards alienated again in the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
This Bishop Turbervil carried something of trouble in his name, though nothing but mildnesse and meeknesse in his nature. Hence it was, that he staved off persecution from those in his Jurisdiction, so that not so many as properly may be called some, suffered in his Diocesse. He being deprived in the beginning of Queen Elizabeth, lived peaceably for many years in great liberty, the privacy of whose life caused the obscurity of his death, and the uncertainty of the date thereof.
Since the Reformation.
THOMAS WINNIFFE was born at Sherborne in this County, and was bred contemporary with Doctor Hackwell in Exeter Colledge in Oxford, and we may observe a three-fold parallel betwixt these two eminent persons. First they were Fellows of the same foundation. Secondly Chaplains to the same illustrious Master, Prince Henry. Thirdly, both out of (indiscretion at the worst) no ill intent, ran on the same Rock, though not to the same degree of damage. Dr. Hackwel, for opposing the Spanish Match, was un-Chaplain'd, and banished the Court; Doctor Winniffe, for a passage in his Sermon (not against, but) about Gondomer, was committed close prisoner to the Tower, and there for some days remained.
During which time, a great Lord (who shall pass nameless) with great importunity endevoured to beg away all his Church preferment, to dispose of at his pleasure. No (said King James) I mean not thus to part with the man. The Lord perceiving his suit hopeless, vowed most solemnly, that he did it only to try his royal resolution, protesting that his Majesty had not one of more merit amongst all his Chaplains. Indeed he was observed to run (with emulation without envy) in the race of vertue even with any of his Order, striving to exceed them by fair industry, without offering proudly to justle their credit, much less falsly to supplant their reputation.
He was first Dean of Gloucester, afterward of Saint Pauls, and lastly was chosen Bishop of Lincoln, 1642. being one of those six choice persons elected, Ut nutantis Episcopatus molem, pietatis ac probitatis suae fulcimine sustentarent. All in vain, being borne down under the ruines thereof. Since that government hath been happily resumed, and long may it flourish in its full lustre. He died Anno Dom. 1654. and was buried at Lamburne in Essex, having formerly been the painfull Minister thereof. He was seventy eight years of age, and hath a handsome Monument erected to his Memory, the Epitaph whereof being too long to transcribe, thus beginneth;
Effare marmor silens Quid & quem Luges; Funus non privatum, sed publicum, Anglicanae Ecclesiae (nisi Deus antevertat) penè cadaver, Thoman Wynnyffum, &c.
I would adde more in his just Commendation, but because I am prohibited by his Epitaph, whereof this the conclusion,
Anima haec in Coelos recepta non Laudationem quaerit Sed Imitationem.
Nor will we forget that for some years before his aged Father was buried in the same Grave.
Souldiers.
THOMAS BASKET, Esquire, of Divelish in this County. How much King H…nry the eighth confided in his Wisdom and Valour, will plainly appear by the Letter he wrote unto him, exemplified by us in our Observations of the Sheriffs of this County in the twelfth year of the reign of the King aforesaid. He was commonly called Little Mr. Basket the great Souldier. He died about the year of our Lord 1530.
JOHN RUSSEL, son of—Russel, Esq was born at*The inheritance whereof is still possessed by his Family. Kingston-Russel in this County, and being bred beyond the Seas, arrived at great accomplishments, and returned home about the time when Philip King of Castile (Father to Charles the fifth Emperour) was forced by foul weather into the Haven of Weymouth. But, it is an ill wind that blows no body profit, this accident proving the foundation of Mr. Russels preferment.
For when Sir Thomas Trenchard bountifully received this Royal Guest, Mr. Russel was sent for, to compleat the entertainment; King Philip taking such delight in his company, that at his departure he recommended him to King Henry the seventh, as a person of abilities fit to stand before Princes, and not before mean men. Indeed he was a man of spirit, carrying a badge of Valour (no blemish, but a beauty) in his face, the loss of an eye at the siege of Montrule.
King Henry the eight much favoured him, making him Controller of the Houshold, and Privy Councellor, and Anno 1538. created him Lord Russ…l, and made him Keeper of the Privy Seal. A good share of the golden showre of Abby Lands fell into his lap; two Mitred ones, viz. Tavestock in Devonshire, and Thorney in Cambridge-shire, being conferred upon him, and at this day possessed by his posterity. King Edward the sixth (who made him Earl of Bedford) sent him down to suppress the Western Commotion, and relieve the besieged City of Exeter, which difficult service he performed with no less Wisdom than Valour, Success than either. This worthy Lord died in the month of March, 1554. and lieth interred at Cheineys in Buckingham shire.
Sir RI…RD BINGHAM was born at Binghams-Melcolm in this County, of as ancient a Family as any therein, having my self seen an Inquisition of Lands taken ou… of the Tower Rolls, which William de Bingham his Ancestor, held in Dorset shire in the reign of King Henry the third. In his youth he traced most parts of the World, to search for service, and find fit objects for his valour. He was at the siege of Saint Quintin in France, the sacking of Lieth in Scotland, served in Candia under the Ven…tian against the Turk; then returned into the Netherlands, being obse…ved to be fortis & foelix in all his undertakings. His judgement was much relied on in Eighty eight, about ordering the Land Army in Tilbery Camp.
After long travelling, his feet were fixed in Ireland, where he was not bebogg'd (as some otherwise his equals) with ill success; but being president of Connaugh, conquered and drove away O Rorke, that most dangerous Rebel.
Sir William Fitz-VVilliams, Lord Deputy of Ireland, was offended at that service, though he could find no fault therewith, save that it was not done by*Pro … indignante hanc gloriam sibi areptam. …amb. Eliz. Anno 1590. h…mself. Indeed Bingham met with that which all men of merit must expect (except they will be surprized unawares) envy from others, suspecting that their own Bays did wither, because his did seem so verdant. Hereupon they accused him of cruelty, to the Queen and her Council, who being employed in Connaugh (the very Ireland of Ireland in that age) was necessitated into severity for his own security. For this cause he was brought over into England outed his Offices, and kept for some time*Camb. Eliz. Anno 1598. in restraint, all which he being inured to hardship, as who had not eat his bread (nor fasted neither) all in a place, bare with invincible courage.
But neglected worth will come into fashion once in seven years. Tyrone begins to trouble Munster, and none found fit for to order him but Sir Richard Bingham, who is sent over with more honour and power, Marshal of Ireland, and General of L…mster, to undertake that service, whereof no doubt he had given a good account, had not death overtaken him at Dublin. Wherever buried, he hath a Monument of mention in the South side of Westminster Abbey.
Sea Men.
RICHARD CLARK of*Hic … English Voyages, Vol. 3. pag. 163. VVeymouth in this County was a most knowing Pilot, and Master of the Ship called the Delight, which Anno 1583. went with Sir Humphrey Gilbert for the discovery of Norembege. Now it happened (without any neglect or default in the same Richard) how that Ship struck on ground, and was cast away in the year aforesaid, on Thursday August 29. Yet wave followed not w…ve faster than wonder wonder, in the miraculous preservation of such as escaped this Shipwrack.
1.*Idem. pag. 164. Sixteen of them got into a small Boat, of a Tun and half, which had but one Oar to work withal.
2. They were seventy leagues from Land, and the weather so soul, that it was not possible for a Ship to brook half a course of Sail.
3. The Boat being over-burdened, one of them, Mr. Hedly by name, made a motion to cast Lots, that those four which drew the shortest, should be cast over-board, provided, if one of the Lots fell on the Master, he notwithstanding should be preserved, as in whom all their safety were concerned.
4. Our Richard Clark their Master disavowed any acceptance of such priviledge, replying, they would live or die together.
5. On the fifth day Mr. Hedly (who first motioned Lot-drawing) and another died, whereby their Boat was somewhat allightned.
6. For five days and nights they saw the Sun and Stars but once, so that they onelyonly kept up their Boat with their single Oar, going as the Sea did drive it.
7. They continued four days without any sustenance, save what the Weeds which swam in the Sea, and salt water did afford.
8. On the seventh day, about eleven a clock they had sight of, and about three they came on the South part of New found land.
9. All the time of their being at Sea, the wind kept continually So…th, (which if it had shifted on any other Point, they had never come to land) but came contrary at the North within half an hour after their arrival.
10. Being all come safe to Shore, they kneeled down, and gave God praise (as they justly might) for their miraculous deliverance.
11. They remained there three days and nights, having their plentiful repast, upon Berries and wild Peason.
12. After five days rowing along the shore, they hapned on a Spanish Ship of Saint▪ John de Luz, which courteously brought them home to Biskay.
13. The Visitors of the Inquisition coming aboard the Ship, put them on examination, but by the Masters favour, and some general Answers, they escaped for the present.
14. Fearing a second search, they shifted for themselves, and going twelve miles by night, got into France, and so safely arrived in England.
Thus we may conclude with the Psalmist, They which do go down into the Sea, and * Psal. 107. 23occupy in the great waters: These men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.
GEORGE SUMMERS, Knight, was born in or near Lyme, though on my best enquiry (living some years within seven miles of the place) I could not attain the exactness thereof. He afterwards was a successful Voyager into far distant Countries, and first discovered the Bermuda's, from and by him named the Summer Islands. A Plantation, though slighted of late, (whether for want of industry in the Planters, or staple Commodities, I hnow not) yet were it in the hand of the Spaniard (as by Gods blessing never shall) it would be over-considerable unto us. Yea, that which now is quarrelled at for not feeding us with any provision, might then stop the mouths, yea knock out the teeth of such who now so undervalue it. I say, they were called the Summer Islands from this Knight, which I conceive necessary to observe.
For, I find, that though the County of Somerset is undoubtedly so called from Sommerton, once the principal Town therein, yet because that Town at this day is mean and obscure, some have strongly fancied, and stifly defended it so named from the Summer, the fruitfulnesse whereof so appeareth therein. Possi…ly in processe of time, (with a more probable cover for their mistake) these Summer Islands may be conceived so named, because there Winter doth never appear.
This Sir George Summers was a Lamb on the Land, so patient that few could anger him, and (as if entring a ship he had assumed a new nature) a Lion at Sea, so passionate, that few could please him. He died (modest conjectures are better than confident untruths) about the year of our Lord, 1610.
Before we take our final farewell of the Seamen in this County, I conceive fit, that the following Note should not be forgotten. Anno 1587. when Tho. Cavendish, Esq was in the pursuit of his Voyage about the world, some of his men August 1. went a shoar at Cape Quintero to fetch fresh water, when two hundred Spanish Horsemen came poudring from the Hills upon them. They being hard at work, in no readiness to resist, suddenly surprized, and over-powered in number, were sl…in, to the number of twelve men, a third of which losse fell on this county, whose names ensue;
1. William Kingman of Dorset-shire in the Admiral.
2. William Biet of VVeymouth in the Vice Admiral.
3. Henry Blacknals of Weymouth. In the Hugh-Gallant.
4. William Pit of Sherborne. In the Hugh-Gallant.
But their surviving Country-men, (being but fifteen in number who had any weapons on the shoar) soon revenged their death, who coming from the works, not only rescued the rest, but also …orced the enemy to retire with the losse of 25. of his men, and then watered there in despight of all opposition.
Civilians.
Sir THOMAS RYVES, Doctor of the Laws, was born at*The Register of New Colledge. Little Langton in this County, bred in New Colledge in Oxford. A general Scholar in all polite learning, a most pure Latinist (no hair hanging at the neb of his Pen) witness his most critical Book of Sea-Battels; a Subject peculiar, I think, to his endeavours therein. He was at last made the Kings Advocate, & indeed he formerly had been Advocate to the King of heaven, in his poor Ministers, in his Book entituled, The Vicars Plea, wherein much Law, and Learning, and Reason, and Equity is shewen in their b…half. A grievance … camplained of than heard, oftner heard than pitied, and oftner … than redressd, so unequal is the contest betwixt a poor Vicars Plea, and a wealthy Impropriators Purse. He was a man of valour as well as of much learning, and gave good evidence therof (though wel stricken in years) in our late wars. He died in his native County, about the year 1652
Benefactors to the Publick since the Reformation.
ROBERT ROGERS, born at*Stow in his Survey of London (continued by How) pag. 97. Poole in this County, was afterwards a Leather-seller in London, and dying a rich Batchelor, bequeathed a great part of his estate to pious uses, viz.
For the building of AlmsHouses in Pool 333 l.
For the relief of poore Prisoners (neither Atheists nor … ) each man, at the sum of twenty Nobles, 150 l.
For poor Preachers (allowing to each man ten pound) 100 l.
To decaied Artificers, charged with wife and children 100 l.
To the Merchant Adventurers, for the relief of old, and support of young freemen, 400 l.
To Christs Hospital 500l
To erect Alms-Houses in and about London, 600 l.
For a weekly dole of bread to the poor, 200 l.
For the maintaining of two Scholars in each University, intrusting the Leather-sellers with the managing thereof, 400 l.
I have only gathered the greatest clusters of his Charity which the top boughs thereof did produce, purposely concealing the smaller bunches of his bounty, growing on the under branches. He died Anno Dom. *Idem. pag. 347.1601. and lieth buried in Christ-Church in London.
Memorable Persons.
THOMAS de la LYND, a Gentleman of a fair Estate in this County killed a white Hart in Blackmore Forrest, which King Henry the third by expresse will had reserved for his own chase. Hereupon a mulct was imposed upon him and the whole County (as accessary for not opposing him) which is paid, called White-Hart- Silver to this day into the Exchequer. My self hath paid a share for the sauce, who never tasted any of the meat; so that it seems Kings Venison is sooner eaten than digested. Let the Latine Proverb, Albo gallo, &c. in Dorset-shire, be turned into Albo cervo ne manum admoliaris.
ARTHUR GREGORY of Lyme in this County had the admirable Art of Forcing the Seal of a Letter, yet so invisibly, that it still appeared a Virgin to the exactest beholder. Secretary Walsingham made great use of him, about the Pacquets which passed from Forraign parts to Mary Queen of Scotland. He had a pension paid unto him for his good service out of the Exchequer; and died at Lyme about the beginning of the reign of King James.
WILLIAM ENGLEBERT, born at *So was I informed by Mr. William Swettenham (being himself… born in … ) eminently known an Under-teller in the Exchequer, who for many years paid this pension.Sherborne, was an incomparable Ingeneere, and much used in the Eighty eight. Queen Elizabeth, (an excellent House-wife of her Treasure) allowed him a pension of one hundred Marks per annum, which was paid him until the day of his death. He requested of King Iames his Privy Councel leave to serve Foreign Princes and States (long peace rendring him useless in England) proffering to wave his Pension on that condition, but they utterly denied him licence to depart, who lived and died in Westminster about the year, 1634.
The Names of the Gentry of this County returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth.
| William Bishop of Bath and Wells, Chancellor of England. | Commissioners to take the Oaths. |
| William de Botreaux, Chivaler. | |
| John Chedyok, Knight. Knights for the Shire. | |
| William Turbervill. Knights for the Shire. |
Humf. Stafford, Chiv
Ioh. Newburgh, sen.
Radulph. Bush
Iohan. Latymer
Iohan. Neburgh, jun.
Williel. Bronning
Roberti Frampton
Nicholai Latymer
Walteri Gonis
Thome Manston
Iohan. Cammel
Iohan. Frantleroy
Henrici Sherard
Will. Anketill
Iohan. Hering
Iohan. Carent
Roberti Turbervile
Richardi Fitton
Iohannis Mone
Iohannis Peterel
Rich. Strode
Iohannis de la Lynde
Roberti Rempston
Will. Gerrard
Will. Godwyn
Will. Dakcombe
Roberti Savage
Roberti Bannet
Edw. Stone
Roberti Larkestoke
Iohannis Frampton de Dorchester
Rogeri Rochford
Iohannis Stampford
Roberti Hymerford
Stephani Russel
Henrici Russel
Roberti Tredosa
Willi. Chetil
Walt. Hayngstrigge
Ioh. Talbot
Simonis Talbot
Richardi Byle
Williel. Hornsbow
Radulphi Belton
Iohannis Phillippe
Thome Anketill
Willielmi Clavil de Ferne
Willielmi Morton de Chestesbury
Willielmi Cole
Willielmi Bontley
Iohan. Butt
Rogeri Grogge de Lyme
Willielmi Warner de Pole
Roberti Bertram de Dorchester
Tho. Tinam de Lyme
Rob. Abbot de Melcombe Regis
Richardi Kaynell
Iohan. Hillary de Shirborn
Iohan. Scryveyn de Shirborn.
Sheriffs of Dorset and Somerset Shires.
HEN. II.
Anno 1
Warinus
Anno 2
Rich. de Raddona
Anno 3
Warinus de Lisoris
Rich. de Raddona
Anno 4
Anno 5
Rich. de Raddona
Warinus de Lisoris
Anno 6
Anno 7
Warinus de Lisoris
Anno 8
Idem.
Anno 9
Robertus de Bello Campo.
Anno 10
Gilbertus Percy
Anno 11
Rich. de Raddon
Gilb. de Percy
Anno 12
Rob. de Pucherel, for four years.
Anno 16
Alud. de Lincolne, for six years.
Anno 22
Rob. de Bello Campo, for seven years.
Anno 29
Will. de Bendenger
Anno 30
Idem.
Anno 31
Rob. filius Pag.
Anno 32
Idem.
Anno 33
Idem.
RICH. I.
Anno 1
Hugo Bardulph
Anno 2
Rob.
Anno 3
Willielmus de Chahaignes
Rad. de Chahaignes, for 4. years.
Anno 7
Will. Chahaignes
Walt. de Giffardus
Anno 8
Anno 9
Will. de Chaignes
Pet. de Schidemore
Anno 10
Will. de Cahaignes.
Reg. JOHAN.
Anno 1
Pet. de Schidemore
Anno 2
Rob. Belet
Hen. de Stokes
Anno 3
Hubert. de Burge
Alanus de Wigton
Anno 4
Idem.
Anno 5
Idem.
Anno 6
Will. de Monte Acuto, for four years.
Anno 10
Will. Briewre
Rad. de Brey
Anno 11
Idem.
Anno 12
Will. Mallet, sive Malet, for four years.
Anno 16
Rich. de Marisco
Rog. de Pealton
HEN. III.
Anno 1
Anno 2
Pet. de Malo Lacu.
Anno 3
Idem.
Anno 4
Idem.
Anno 5
Rog. de Forda
Ralph. Clericus
Anno 6
Rog. de Forda
Ralph. Clericus.
Anno 7
Sheriffs of Dorset-Shire.
Radus Germein
Ermegundus de Wenham
Sheriffs of Somerset-Shire
Rob. de Ford.
Rich. Abbas de Michelem.
Anno 8
Sheriffs of Dorset-Shire.
Radus Germin
Rich. Episcopus Saresb.
Gilbert. de Staplebigg.
Sheriffs of Somerset-Shire
Johan. Russel, & Radus Russel.
Joscelin. Bathon. Episcopus.
Lucas Rupel.
Anno 9
Sheriffs of Dorset-Shire.
Ricus Episcopus Saresb.
Gilbert. de Staplebig.
Sheriffs of Somerset-Shire
Joscelin. Bathon. Episcopus.
Lucas Russel.
Anno 10
Sheriffs of Dorset-Shire.
Rich. Episcopus Saresb.
Gilbert. de Staplebigg.
Sheriffs of Somerset-Shire
Joscelin. Bathon. Episcopus.
Will. de Schorewell.
Anno 11
Will. filius Henerici
Anno 12
Idem.
Anno 13
Tho. de Cirencester
Anno 14
Idem.
Anno 15
Idem. & Hen. de Campo Florido
Anno 16
Tho. de Cirencester
Hen. de Campo Florido
Anno 17
Tho. de Cirencester
Anno 18
Idem.
Anno 19
Idem. & Hen. de Campo Florido
Anno 20
Tho. de Cirencester
Hen. de Campo Florido
Anno 21
Tho. de Cirencester
Anno 22
Idem.
Anno 23
Idem.
Anno 24
Jordan Oliver.
Anno 25
Hugo. de Vinon for six years.
Anno 31
Hugo. de Vinon.
Barth. Peach, for four years.
Anno 35
Hen. de Derleg.
Anno 36
Elias de Cabian.
Anno 37
Idem.
Anno 38
Idem.
Anno 39
Idem. & Walterus de Burges.
Anno 40
Steph. de Hasseton
Anno 41
Idem.
Anno 42
Walt. de Burges
Anno 43
Williel. Everard. Humf. Chaehet.
Will. Lecombe Clericus
Anno 44
Phil. de Cerve
Anno 45
Idem.
Anno 46
Johan. Basset
Anno 46
Johan. Basset
Hen. Aultun
Anno 47
Phil. Basset
Hen. Aulton, for five years.
Anno 53
Tho. de Sancto Vigor.
Anno 54
Idem.
Anno 55
Joh. de Sancto Waller
Tho. de Sancto Vigore
EDW. I.
Anno 1
Joh. de Sancto Valerno.
Anno 2
Rich. de Coleshul. for five years.
Anno 7
Joh. de Cormailess
Anno 8
Idem.
Anno 9
Idem.
Anno 10
Joh. de Cormailes
Pet. de Bolemer
Anno 11
Joh. de Cormailes
Anno 12
Joh. de Sancto Laudo, for six years.
Anno 18
Rich. de Burghunt
Anno 19
Idem.
Anno 20
Walt. de Lovene
Anno 21
Idem.
Anno 22
Walt. de Glouc. for five years.
Anno 27
Nich. de Chednoy
Anno 28
Joh. Gerbert
Anno 29
Idem.
Anno 30
Joh. de la Lee.
Anno 31
Joh. Gerberte
Anno 32
Idem.
Anno 33
Math. Fornius
Johan. de Monte Acuto
Anno 34
Idem.
Anno 35
Nich. de Langland
EDW. II.
Anno 1
Nich. de Cheney
Walt. de Easthidmore
Anno 2
Rich. de Chiseldon.
Anno 3
Idem.
Anno 4
Idem.
Anno 5
Walt. Esquidemor
Tho. de Marleberge
Anno 6
Walt. de Esquidemore
Anno 7
Joh. de Chidiokes
Anno 8
Joh. de Earle
Anno 9
Math. de Furneaux.
Anno 10
Joh. de Kingston
Anno 11
Idem.
Anno 12
Tho. de Marleberge
Nich. de Cheigney
Anno 13
Tho. de Marleberge
Nich. de Cheigney
Anno 14
Joh. Tichburne
Anno 15
Tho. de Marleberge
Anno 16
Anno 17
Idem.
Anno 18
Idem.
Anno 19
Idem.
EDW. III.
Anno 1.
Will. de Whitfeld, for four years.
Anno 5
Will. de Whitfeld
Hugo. de Langland
Anno 6
Joh. de Wraxhale
Anno 7
Idem.
Anno 8
Hildebrand de London
Joh. de Wroxhall
Anno 9
Hildebrand. de London
Joh. de London
Anno 10
Walt. de Rodney
Hildebrand. de London
Walt. de Rodney
Anno 12
Walt. & Hildebrand. Walterus
Anno 13
Walt. & Hildebrand. Walterus
Anno 14
Walt. & Hildebrand. Walterus
Anno 15
Joh. de Durburgh
Anno 16
Hugo Tirell
Anno 17
Edw. de Stradlinge
Anno 18
Tho. de Cary, for 8. years.
Anno 26
Johan. de Palton
Anno 27
Idem.
Anno 28
Idem.
Anno 29
Joh. de Sancto Laudo.
Joh. de Palton
Anno 30
Joh. de Sancto Laudo
Anno 31
Rich. de Turbuil
Anno 32
Idem.
Anno 33
Joh. de Raleigh
Anno 34
Idem.
Anno 35
Theobald. de Gorges
Edrius de Chivedon
Anno 36
Tho. de Bridport
Anno 37
Joh. Atte Hall
Anno 38
Idem.
Anno 39
Joh. Langland, for four years.
Anno 43
Edw. Cheyne
Anno 44
Idem.
Anno 45
Will. de Winterborne
Anno 46
Roger. Mamugford
Anno 47
Joh. Hameley
Anno 48
Hugo. de Durburgh
Anno 49
Will. Latymer
Anno 50
Edw. Fitz-Herbert
Anno 51
Hugo. Burburgh
Sheriffs of Dorset and Somerset Shires.
| Name | Place | Armes. |
| RICH. II. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Ioh. de la Mare. | Nonny C. | Gul. 2. Lions passant gard. Arg. |
| 2 Will. Stafford. | Gul. 3. Oak leaves, Arg. | |
| 3 Ioh. Burgherst. | G…a …ion ramp. with 2 tails, O | |
| 4 Will. Latymer▪ | Gul. across Patance, Or. | |
| 5 Will. Bonevile. | Chuton | Sab 6. mullets, Arg. pierced, G. |
| 6 Edw. Fitz-Herb. | Per pale, Az. and Gul. 3. Lyons rampant, Arg. | |
| 7 Joh. Streche. | ||
| 8 Ioh. Burgherst. | ut prius | * Arg. a Chev. engrailed, Gul. betw. 3. Leopards heads, Az. |
| 9 Ioh. Copleston.* | Devon. | |
| 10 Humf. de Stafford | Hoke D. | Or, a Chev Gul on a cant. Er. |
| 11 Ioh. Rodney | Rodney | Or, 3. Eaglets displayed; Purp. |
| 12 Joh. Moygne | Ar. 2. Bars, & 3. Mull. in Chi. S | |
| 13 Tho. Brooke. | Gul. on a Chev. Arg. a Lion ramp. Sab. crowned, Or. | |
| 14 Ioh. Berkeley. * | ||
| 15 Humf. de Stafford. | ut prius. | * Gul. a Chev. betwixt ten Crosses sormee, Arg. |
| 16 Ioh. Beach. | ||
| 17 Theob. Wickham. | ||
| 18 Tho. Berkeley | ut prius | |
| 19 Ioh. Mogyne. | ut prius | |
| 20 Ioh. Rodnev. | ut prius | |
| 21 Tho. Dacombe | Stepleton | Vert, a … surgeant, Arg. |
| 22 | ||
| HEN. IV. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Tho. Arthur, mil. | ||
| 2 Rich. Boyton, & Ioh. Lutterel, mil. | Dunster C. | Or, a bend betw. 6. Mart…ets, … |
| 3 Ioh. Frome. | ||
| 4 Will. Worth. | ||
| 5 Idem. | ut prius | |
| 6 Rich. Boyton. | ||
| 7 Walt. Rodney. | ut prius | |
| 8 Ioh. Horsey. | Clifton D | Azure, 3 Horses heads coped, Or, bridled, Argent. |
| 9 Math. Coker. † | Coker | |
| 10 Rich. Boyton. | † Arg. on a bend, Gul. 3. Leopards heads, Or. | |
| 11 Humf. Stafford, mil. | ut prius | |
| 12 Ioh. Horsey. | ut Horsey | |
| HEN. V. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Walt Hungerford. | Sab. 2. Bars and 3. Pla…es, A…g. | |
| 2 Ioh. Warre. | ||
| 3 Humf. Stofford, m. | ut prius | |
| 4 Rich. Boyton | ||
| 5 Math. Coker. | ut prius | |
| 6 Ioh. Flory. | Comb Flo | |
| 7 Rob. Hill. | Gul. a Ch…veron engrailed, Erm. betwixt 3. Garbs, Or. | |
| 8 Ioh. Neuburgh. | ||
| 9 Rob. Hill. | ut prius | |
| HEN. VI. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Rob. Hill, & | ut prius | |
| 1 Rob Coker. | ut prius | |
| 2 Humf. Stafford. | ut prius | |
| 3 Edw. Stradling. | Pale ways of 6. Arg. and Az. | |
| 4 Egid. Daubeny a | S. … | on a bend, G. 3. cinque foils, Or |
| 5 Will. Fynderne. b | a Gul. 4. Lozenges in fess, Ar. | |
| 6 Will. Carrant. c | b Arg. … Chev. betwixt 3 crosses pateee fitchee, Sable. | |
| 7 Ioh. Stourton, mil. d | Candel. | |
| 8 Ioh. Warre | c Arg. three round Cheverony of 6 Gules and Azure. | |
| 9 Ioh. Pawlet. e | Nonny C▪ | |
| 10 Ioh. Stourton. | ut pr…us | d Sable, a bend, Or, betwixt 3. Fountains proper. |
| 11 Ioh. Seyndowe. | ||
| 12 Ioh. Seymor. f | Haahbech | e Sable, 3. swords in Pyle, Arg. Hills and Pomels, Or. |
| 13 Will. Carrant. | ut prius | |
| 14 Tho. Thame. | f Gules, two Angels wings pale ways inverted, Or. | |
| 15 Ioh. Sentelo. | ||
| 16 Will. Stafford. | ut prius | g Arg. a Chev. engrailed betw, 3 Talbots heads erased, Sab. |
| 17 Edw. Hall. or Hull. g | ||
| 18 Walt. Rodney. | ut prius | |
| 19 Will. Carrant. | ut prius | |
| 20 Will. Stafford. | ut prius | |
| 21 Ioh. Saint Lowe. | ||
| …2 Edw. Hall, mil. | ut prius | |
| 23 Rob. Capps. | ||
| 24 Ioh. Norys | Quarterly, Arg. and Gules, a Fret, Or, with a fess, Az. | |
| 25 Will. Carrant. | ut prius | |
| 26 Tho. Chidiokes | ChidiokD | Gul. an In-escoucheon betw. an Orle of Martilets, Arg. |
| 27 Edw. Hall, mil. | ut prius | |
| 28 Ioh. Austil. | A…g. a Saltire Ragule, Vert. | |
| 29 Will. Carrant, ar. | ut prius | |
| 30 Tho. Tame. | ||
| …1 Rich. Warre | ||
| 32 Nich. Latymer. | ut prius | |
| 33 Ioh. Cheney, ar. | Plume | Checky, Or, and Azure, a…fess Gul. frettee, Ermin. |
| 34 Io. Willoughby, ar. † | ||
| 35 Nich. Saint Low, ar. | † S. b. a cross engrailed, Or. | |
| 36 Rob. Warre, ar. | ||
| 37 Ioh. Scintbarbe | ||
| 38 Ioh. Carrant, jun. ar. | ut prius | |
| EDW. IV. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Humf. Stafford. | ut prius | |
| 2 Tho. He…bert, ar. | ut prius | |
| 3 Id…m. | ut pr…us | |
| 4 Will. Browinge, ar▪ | ||
| 5 Ch…istoph. Wo…sley | Arg. a Chev. S. betw. 3. Cornish choughs proper. | |
| 6 Io. Sydenham, sen.* | Brimpt…n | |
| 7 Geo. Darrel, mil. † | * Sab. 3. Ra…ens, A gent. | |
| 8 Rob. St…wel, ar. * | Stowel | † Az. a Lyon ramp…nt, Or, crownad, Arg. |
| 9 Rog. Stourton, mil. | ut prius | |
| 10 Christop. Worsly. m | ut prius | * Gut. a cross Lozenge, Arg. |
| 11 Nich. Latimer, mil | ut prius | |
| 12 Ioh. Cheverel, ar. | Arg. on a saltire, Az. 5. Water bougets, Or, a Chief, Gul. | |
| 13 Ioh. Baconell. | ||
| 14 Rob. Palmer, ar. | ||
| 15 Egid Daubency | ut prius | |
| 6 Will. Colingborne | ||
| 17 Tho. Norton, ar. | Vert, a Lion rampant, Or, alibi, Arg. | |
| 18 Will. Beckl…y. | ||
| …9 Will Say, a…m. | ||
| 20 Edw, Hardgile. | ||
| 21 Egid. Daubney, ar. | ut prins | |
| 22 Rich. Mo…eton. | S. Anch. Milborne. | …, Gul. and E…min, a Go…ts head erased, A…g. on th… fi…st and last qu…rter. |
| RICH. III. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Nich. Crowmer. | ||
| 2 Edw. Redwaine. | Gu…. 3. Cushions, E…m. but…oned and tasselled, Or. | |
| 3 Tho Fulford. * | * Gules, a Cheveron, Arg. | |
| HEN. VII. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Amic. Paulet. | ut prius | |
| 2 Ioh. Tu be…vile. | Bere Do. | Erm, a Lion rompant, Gules, crowned, Or. |
| 3 Iam. Daubney. | ut prius | |
| 4 | ||
| 5 Will. Maruen. | Pertword | |
| 6 Amic. Pauler, mil. | ut prius | Arg. a demi Lion rampant couped, Sab. charged on the shoulder w…th a flow▪ de lys, … |
| 7 Will. Knole, ar. | ||
| 8 Walt. Enderby. | ||
| 9 Edw. Carew. | Devonsh. | Or, 3. Lions passant gardant. S. armed and lan…ued, Gul. |
| 10 Samp. Norton, ar. | ut prius | |
| 11 Edw. Gorges, mil. | …, Or, and Azure. | |
| 12 Rog. Newbourgh, | ut prius | |
| 13 Rich. Pudsey, mil. | ||
| 14 Nich. Wadham, ar. | …. | Gules, a ch…veron betwixt 3▪ Roses, Arg. |
| 15 Amic. Paulet, mil | ut prius | |
| 16 Will. Marrin, ar. | ut prius | |
| 16 Will. Carew, mil. | ut prius | |
| 17 Ioh. Trevilion, mil. | Nettle C. | Gul. a demi-Horse Arg. issuing out of the waves of the sea. |
| 18 Edw. Wadham, ar. | ut prius | |
| 19 Hen. …uedale, ar. | Arg. a Cross moline, Gul. | |
| 20 Ioh. Horsey, ar. | ut prius | |
| 21 Ioh. Sidenham, ar. | ut prius | |
| 22 Ioh Carew, mil. | ut prius | |
| 23 Ioh. Williams, mil. | Oxfordsh. | Azure, an Organ-pipe in bend sinister Saltire wise surmounted of another Dexter betw. 4. |
| 24 Rich. Weston, ar. | ||
| HEN. VIII. | Crosses pattee, Arg. | |
| Anno. | ||
| 1 Tho. Trenchard, m. | Wotton D | Per pale Arg. & Az. 3 palets, S |
| 2 Ioh. Speake, mil. | Whitlack. | Arg. 2 bars, Az. over all, an Eagle displayed, Gul. |
| 3 Walt. Rodney. | ut prius | |
| 4 Egid. Strangways | Melbury | Sab. 2. Lions passant, Arg. |
| 5 Will. Compton, m. | Sab. a Lion passant, Or, inter three Helmets, Arg. | |
| 6 Edw. Gorges, mil. | ut prius | |
| 7 Ioh. Seymor, mil. | ut prius | |
| 8 Tho. de la Lynd, m. | Gul. 3. Bucks heads cooped, Argent. | |
| 9 Egid. Strangways. | ut prius | |
| 10 Edw. Hungerford. | ut prius | |
| 11 Ioh. Bourchier, ar. | Arg. a Cross engrailed, Gules, betw. 4. water Bougets, Sab. | |
| 12 Will. Wadham, ar. | ut prius | |
| 13 Ioh. Rogers, mil. | ||
| 14 Will. Carrant, ar. | ut prius | |
| 15 Tho. Trenchard, m. | ut prius | |
| 16 Egid. Strangways. | ut prius | |
| 17 Geo. Speke, ar. | ut prius | |
| 18 Ioh. Seymor, mil. | ut prius | |
| 19 Ioh. Russel, mil. | Kingston. | Arg. a Lion ramp. Gules, on a Chief, S. 3. scalops of the first. |
| 21 Andr. Lutterel, m. * | ||
| 21 Edw. Gorges, mil. | ut prius | * Arg. a fess betw. 3. Otters, S. |
| 22 Tho. Arundel, ar. | Wiltshire | Sab. 6 Swallows 3. 2. & 1. Arg |
| 23 Edw. Seymor, mil. | ut prius | |
| 24 Tho. More, mil. | Melplash | Ermin on a Cbeveron betwixt 3. Mores heads proper, two swords, Arg. |
| 25 Egid. Strangways, m | ut prius | |
| 26 Nich. Wadham, m. | ut prius | |
| 27 Pran. Dawrel, ar. | ut prius | |
| 28 Hugo. Pawlet, mil. | ut prius | |
| 29 Tho. Horsey, mil. | ut prius | |
| 30 Hen. Long. mil. | Wiltshire. | Sab. a Lion rampant betwixt 8. Crosses crossed, Arg. |
| 31 Tho. Speke, mil. | ut prius | |
| 32 Tho. Arundel, mil. | ut prius | |
| 33 Egid. Strangways, m | ut prius | |
| 34 Hugo. Pawlet, mil. | ut prius | |
| 35 Ioh. Pawlet, mil. | ut prius | |
| 36 Ioh. Horsey, mil. | ut prius | |
| 37 Nich. Fitz-James, a. | RedLinch | Azure, a Dolphin naiant imbowed, Argent. |
| 38 Ioh. Sidenham, ar. | ut prius | |
| EDW. VI. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Hugo. Pawler, mil. | ut prius | |
| 2 Ioh. Thinn, mil. | Wiltshire | Barry of ten, Or, and Sab. |
| 3 Tho. Speke, mil. | ut prius | |
| 4 Gor. de la Lynd, ar. | ut prius | |
| 5 | ||
| 6 Ioh. Rogers, mil. | ut prius | |
| PHIL. & MAR. | ||
| Anno | ||
| Ioh. Tregonwel, mil. | Midleton. | Arg. 3. Ogresses bet. 2. Cotises in fess, Sable, as many Cornish Choughes proper. |
| 2 Ioh. Sidenham, mil | ut prius | |
| 3 Hen. Ashley, mil. * | S. G. Win. | |
| 4 Ioh. Wadham, ar. | ut prius | * Azure, a cinque foile, Ermin, a Border engrailed, Or. |
| 5 Humf. Colles, ar. | ||
| 6 Ioh. Horssey, mil. | ut prius | |
| ELIZ. REG. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Tho. Dyer, mil. | Or, a Chief indented, Gul. | |
| 2 Ia. Fitz-Iames, mil | ut prius | |
| 3 Ioh Wadham, mil. | ut prius | |
| 4 Geo. Speke, mil. | ut prius | |
| 5 Ioh. Horner, ar. | Melles | Sab. 3. Talbots passant, Arg. |
| 6 Hen. Ashley, mil. | ut prius | |
| 7 Hen. Uuedall, ar. | ut prius | |
| 8 Tho. Morton, ar. | ut prius |
Sheriffs of Dorcet-shire alone.
| ELIZ. REG. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 9 Rob. Coker, ar. * | Maypoud. | * Arg. on a Bend, Gul. 3 Leopards heads, Or. |
| 10 Rob. Williams, ar. a | Herringst | |
| 11 Ioh. Young, ar. | a Arg. a grey-hound current betw. 3 Birds within a border engrailed, Sab. | |
| 12 Will. Hadeley, ar. | ||
| 13 Hen. Uudall, ar. b | ||
| 14 Ioh. Strode, ar. c | Parnham | b Arg. a cross moline, Gules. |
| 15 Rich. Rogers, ar. d | Brianston | c Ermin, on a Canton, Sable, a Cr…ssant, Argent. |
| 16 Ioh. Horsey, mil. e | Clifton | |
| 17 Math. Arundel, m. f | Wiltshire | d Arg. a Mullet, S. on a Chief, Gul. a flower de lys, Or. |
| 18 Will. Web, ar. g | Motcomb | |
| 19 Nich. Turbervil, ar. h | Bere | e Az▪ 3. Horses heads coped, Or, bridled, Argent. |
| 20 Tho. Mullins, ar. | ||
| 21 Tho. Chafin, ar. | Chettle | f S. 6. Swallows. 3. 2. &. 1. Ar. |
| 22 Geo. Trenchard, ar. i | VVoolton | g Gul. a cross betw. 4. Eaglets close, Or. |
| 23 Nich. Martin. ar. k | ||
| 24 Ioh. Williams, ar. | ut prius | h Erm. a Lyon rampant, Gul. crowned, Or. |
| 25 Tho. Strangways, a. | ut prius | |
| 26 Hen. Coker, ar. | ut prius | i Per pale, Arg. and Azure, in the first 3. palets, Sablo. |
| 27 Ioh. Horsey, ar. | ut prius | |
| 28 Christ. Percy, ar. m | k Az. 3. bendlets, Arg. a Chief, Ermine. | |
| 29 Rich. Rogers, ar. | ut prius | |
| 30 Rob. Frampton, ar. n | m Or, a Lion ram…. Az. quartered with G. 3 lucies hauriant, Argent. | |
| 31 Ioh. Brown, ar. | Frampton | |
| 32 Tho. Chaffin, ar | ||
| 33 Radus Horsey, ar. | ut prius | n Sab. 2. Lions paws issuing out of the Dexter and sinister base points erected in form of a Cheweron, Argent, armed, Gules. |
| 34 Ioh. Williams, ar. | ut prius | |
| 35 Geo. Morton. | ut infra | |
| 36 Rob. Strod, ar. | ut prius | |
| 37 Tho. Hussy, ar. o | Shopwick | |
| 38 Geor. Trenchard, m | ut prius | o Barry of 6. Erm. and Gul. |
| 39 Tho. Freke, ar. | Shrowton | |
| 40 Gor. Mo…ton, ar. | Clenston | Quarterly, Gul. & Er. a goats head errased, Arg. in the first and last quarter. |
| 41 Rob. Miller, ar. * | Briddie | |
| 42 Tho. Uudall, ar. | ut prius | |
| 43 Ioh. Stoker, ar. | * Azure, four Mascles, Or. | |
| 44 Ioh. Rogers, ar. | ut prius | |
| JACOB. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Ioh. Fitz-Iames, ar. | Lewston | Az. a Dolph. naiant imbow. Ar. |
| 2 Ioh. Tregonwel, ar. | Milton | |
| 3 Ioh. Ryves, ar. | Blanford | |
| 4 Rob. Napper, mil. | Middle M. | Arg. a salt. S. bet. 4. roses, Gul. |
| 5 VVill. VVeb, mil. | ut prius | |
| 6 Christ. Auketil, ar. | Arg. a saltire ragule, Vert. | |
| 7 Edr. Uuedall, mil. | ut prius | |
| 8 Ioh. Heni…g, ar. | Pokeswell | Barry Wavy of six pieces on Chief, Gul. 3. plates. |
| 9 Tho. Freke, mil. | ||
| 10 Ioh. Strangways, m | ut prius | |
| 11 Rob. Coker, a…. | ut prius | |
| 12 Ioh. Hanham, mil. | Wimborn | |
| 13 Ioh. Brewyne, ar. | Addle-M. | Azure, a Crossmoline, Or. |
| 14 Ioh. Tregonwel ar. | ut prius | |
| 15 Ioh. Browne, mil. | ||
| 16 V Valt. Earl, mil. | Charboro. | Gal. 3. escalops & a border engrailed, Arg. |
| 17 Anth. Ashly, mil. * | S. G. Wim. | |
| 18 Nath. Napper, mil. | ut prius | * Az. a cinque foil, Ermin, a border engrailed, Or. |
| 19 Edw. Lawrence, m. † | ||
| 20 Ioh. Harbyn, ar. | † Ermin, a Cross Ragulee, Gul. a Canton, Erminess. | |
| 21 VVill. Francis, ar. * | Combflor. | |
| 22 Bam. Chafin, ar. | * Ar. a Che. bet. 3. mull. G. pierc. | |
| CAROL. I. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Fran. Chaldecot, a. | ||
| 2 VVill. Uuedell, mil | ut prius | |
| 3 Fitz-James, ar. | Azure, a Dalphin naiant imbowed, Arg. | |
| 4 Tho. Still, ar. | Redlinch | |
| 5 Angel. Grey, ar. | St…nsford | |
| 6 Joh. Mellet, mil. | ut prius | |
| 7 Bria. VVilliams, m. | ut prius | |
| 8 Joh. Brown, ar. | ||
| 9 VVill. Colyer, ar. | Pidle | * Per pale, Arg. and Azure, 3. Palets, Sab. |
| 10 Tho. Trenchard, * | ||
| 11 Joh. Feele. ar. | ||
| 12 Rich. Rogers, arm. | ut prius | |
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| 14 Rich. Bingham, ar. | Melcombe | Azure, a bend cotized betw. six Crosses pattee, Or. |
| 15 VVil. Churchil, a. * | ||
| 16 | * Sab. a Lyon ramp. Arg. debruised with a bend, Gul. | |
| 17 Ed. Lawrence, mil. | ut prius | |
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| B…llum nobis haec otia secit. | ||
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Hen. V.
8. JOHN NEWBURGH.]
This Family of the Newburghs, or De Novo Burgo, is right ancient, as which derive their Pedigree from a younger Son of Henry the first Earle of Warwick of the Norman line. Yea, Master Cambden saith, that they held Winfrot with the whole Hundred, by the gift of King Henry the first, Per servitium Camerarii in Capite de Domino Rege, that is, in service of Chamberlaine in chiefe from the King, though afterwards under the reigne of King Edward the first it was held by Sergeanty, namely, by holding the Lauer or Ewre for the King to wash in, upon his Coronation Day.
Hen. VIII.
4. EGIDIUS STRANGWAYES.]
Thomas Strangways was the first advancer of this Family in this County, who though born in Lancashire, was brought into these parts by the first Marquess of Dorcet, and here raised a very great Inheritance. Nor was it a little augmented through this Marriage with one of the Daughters and Inheritrices of Hugh Stafford of Suthwich, by whom there accrued unto him Woodford, where Guy Brent, a Baron and renowned Warriour once had a Castle. The Heirs of this Thomas built a fair seat at Milbery.
24. THOMAS MORE, Mil.
He dwelt at Melplash in the Parish of Netherbury, and by Tradition is represented a very humerous person. Aged folk have informed me (whilest I lived in those parts) by report from their Fathers, that this Sir Thomas, whilest Sheriffe, did in a wild frolick, set open the Prison, and let loose many Malefactors. Afterwards considering his own obnoxiousness for so rash a fact, he seasonably procured his pardon at Court, by the mediation of William Pawlet Lord Treasurer (and afterward Marquess of Winchester) and a Match was made up betwixt Mary this Sheriffs Daughter, and Co-heir, and Sir Thomas Pawlet, second Son to the said Lord, by whom he had a numerous Issue.
The Farewell.
And now being to take our leave of this County, I should according to our usual manner wish it somewhat for the compleating of its Happiness. But it affording in it self all necessaries for mans subsistance; and being through the conveniency of the Sea supplyed with forraign Commodities, I am at a loss what to begge any way additional thereunto. Yet seeing great possessions may be diminished by Robbery, may the Hemp [The Instrument of common Execution] growing herein, be a constant Monitor unto such who are thievishly given whither their destructive ways tend; and mind them of that end which is due unto them, that they leaving so bad, may embrace a better [some industrious] course of living.