The History of the Worthies of England, Part 2 · County 14 · Section 18
Memorable Persons.
MATILDA FITZ▪ WALTER, by some surnamed The Faire; by others▪ The Chast; (qualities admirable when united) was Daughter to that … Knight Sir Robert Fitz Walter, of Woodham▪ Fitz▪ Walter in this County of whom*In the title of Souldiers. before.
Some would perswade us, that as the Trojan-war was occasioned by Helena in revenge of her wantonness: so the Barons-war, in the Raign of King Iohn by this Matilda, in reward of her chastity, which the King in vain did assault; though surely the same was too private and personal to cause a national ingagement; especially the fact being only attempted, not effected.
The King banishing her father beyond the Seas (in hope by his absence the … to compass his desire) renued his … with more earnestness, and the same success. For Matilda still answered her Anagram, Tal Maid, both in stature and … of her vertuous resolution; till at last the King, quia noluit consentire *Abstract of the Chron▪ of Dunm. in Biblioth. Cottón.toxicavit …, procuring one to poyson her in a poach'd egge; meat which in the shell may safely be eaten after a …, out of it, not after a malicious hand.
I much admire she was not made a Saint, (a dignity in those dayes conferr'd on some of less desert) and conceive she had surely been Sainted … …, and found the less favour for being no Votarie, but a Virgin at large. She was murdered 1213. and lyeth buryed betwixt two pillars in the Quire of Little-Dunmo-Church. I have nothing to adde to this story, save to observe that he who procured her poysoning in her …, was poysoned in his own drink afterwards.
SIMON LYNCH, Son of William Lynch Gentleman, was born at Groves in the Parish of … in …, …. 1562▪ bred a Student in Queens Colledge in Cambridge, and afterwards Bishop Aylmere his kinsman bestowed on him a small living (then not worth above 40…. per … ) at North Weale nigh Epping … this County, and … ly said unto him, Play Cousin with this a while, till a better comes. But Mr. Lynch continued therein (the first and last place of his Ministry) sixty four years. The Bishop … terwards … him Brent-Wood Weale, three times better … North-…, to whom Mr. Lynch (to use his own words) return'd this answer, That he … the weal of his … souls before any other weal whatsoever. He lived sixty one years in wedlock with Elizabeth eane his wife. He was an excellent house keeper, … yet provided well for his ten children. He was buryed at North-Wale Annò …. 1656
Lord Mayors.
| Name | … | Place | Company | Time |
| 1 William Edwards | William Edwards | Hoton | Grocer | 1471 |
| 2 Robert Basset | Robert Basset | Billenkei | Salter | 1475 |
| 3 Iohn Shaa | Iohn Shaa | Rochford | Goldsmith | 1501 |
| 4 Laurence Aylmer | … … | … | Draper | 1507 |
| 5 William Baily | Iohn … | Thackstead | Draper | 1524 |
| 6 … Allen | Richard … | Thackstead | Mercer | 1525 |
| 7 Richard Martin | Thomas Martin | Saffron Walden | Goldsmith | 1593 |
| 8 Thomas … | … Skinner | Walden | Clothworker | 1596 |
| 9 … Dean | George Deane | MuchdunMowe | Skinner. | 1628 |
The Names of the Gentry of this County Returned by the Commissioners, in the … year of King Henry the sixth 1433.
| Ralph Bishop of London or his … generall, the Bishop being absent beyond the …. | Commissioners to take the … |
| Iohn Earl of Oxford. | |
| Henry … Chivaler. Knights for the Shire. | |
| Iohn Tyrill Chivaler. Knights for the Shire. |
Ioh. Mongom. chiv.
Nich. Thorle, chiv.
…. …, chiv.
Edm. Benst. chiv.
Ioh. Fitz-Sim. chiv.
Will. Golingh. chiv.
Ludov. Ioh. ar.
Ioh …, ar.
Rob. Darey, ar.
Tho. …, ar.
Edvar. Torell, ar.
Will. …, ar.
Tho. Rolf.
Ioh. Teye, arm.
Tho. Knevet, ar.
Hen. Langley, ar.
Georgii Langham ar.
Ricardi Fox, ar.
Ioh. Helyon ar.
Tho. Batyll, ar.
Tho. Henenyngh. ar.
Ioh. Godmanston, ar.
Rob. Hunte, ar.
Ioh. Leventhorp, jun. arm.
Tho. Barington, ar.
Tho. Pynthon, ar.
Tho. Pykenham, ar.
Galf. Robell, ar.
Hen. Chater…on, ar.
Tho. Storkedale, ar.
Will. Senklere, ar.
Ioh. Godeston, ar.
Rogeri Spyce, ar.
Tho. Bendysh, ar.
Hug. Nayllingh. ar.
Tho. Rigedon
Ricardi Priour
Ioh. Green
Ioh. Basset
Rogeri Deyncourt
Ioh. Poynes
Ioh. Santon
Ioh Malton
Tho. Basset
Ioh. Walchif
Edm. Prest on
Rob. Sudbury
Ioh. Baryngton
W…ll. Ardale
Nich. Mortimer
Hen. Aleyn
Rob. Weston
Ioh. Chamber
Tho. Chittern
Will. Aleyn
Ioh. Beche
Rob. Pri…ur Ballivi
Burgi Colcesteri
Rich. Beamond
Will. Gorge Balivi Burgi de Maldon
Rob. Simond de Hatfield
Tho. Hardekyn
Tho. Mullyng
Ioh. Gale de Farnham
Ioh. Stodehawe
Tho. Aldres
Egidii Lucas
Ioh. Stanford
Rob. Wade
Tho. Blosme
Will. Ga…ton
Rob. Wright de Thurrok.
Ioh. Barowe
Rob. Brook de Dedham
Ioh. Steph…nede de Elmestede
Tho. Andrew
Rich. Dykeleygh
Will. Cony
Ioh. Rouchestre
Ioh. Marlere
Rob. de Bury
Tho. Stanes
Ioh. à Benham de Witham
Rich. Jocep
Ioh. Berdefeld
Tho. Brentys
Tho. Selers
Ioh. Boreham
Rob. Seburgh
Hen. Maldon
Ioh. Caweston
Th. Mars. de Dunmow.
Ioh. Hereward de Thapstede
Ioh. Fil. Will. Atte Fan▪ de eadem
Reg. Bienge de eadem
Walt. Goodmay
Will. Spaldyng
Hug. Dorsete
Rich. Atte More
Radul. Bonyngdon
Tho. Barete
Radul. de Uphavering
Ioh. Gobyon
Will. Scargoyll
Ioh. Shyunyng
VVill. Higham
Ioh. Riche
Ioh. Veyle senioris
Ioh. Hicheman
Edm. Botere
Ioh. VVestle
VVill. Admond
Ioh. Campion
Rich. Sewale
VValt. Tybenham
Ioh. Marshant de Peldon
Rich. Eylotte
Ioh. Baderok
Ioh. VVayte de Branketre
Ioh. Parke de Gestmyngthorp
Will. Manwode
Hen. Hoberd
Rog. Passelewe
Will. Atte Cherche
Will. Reynold
Ioh. Sailler
Rich. Billingburgh
Allani Bushe
Ioh. Wormele
Ioh. Glyne
Rob. Ferthyng
Mart. Stainer
Rob. Beterythe
Rob. Smyth de Waltham.
Observations.
Some part of this County lyeth so near London, that the sound of Bow-bell (befriended with t…e wind) may be heard into it. A Bell that ringeth the Funerall Knell to the ancient Gentry, who are more healthfull and longer-liv'd in Counties at greater distance from the City.
R. Bishop of London being absent beyond the Seas, was Robert Fitz-Hugh, who was twice sent *Goodwin in his Catalogue of Bishops.Embassadour into Germany, and once unto the Pope. John Earl of Oxford, was John de Vere second of that name, and eleventh Earl of Oxford; beheaded afterwards Anno 1462. in the fifth of King Edward the fourth for his Loyalty to the House of Lancaster.
HENRY BOURCHIER]
Here additioned Chivaler, appears by all proportion of time and place the self same person, who marryed Elizabeth sister to …ichard Plantaganet Duke of York, and who by his Nephew King Edward the fourth was created Earl of Essex▪ He dyed an aged person 1483▪ I conceive that his Father William Lord Bourchier (Earl of Ewe in Normandy) was living when this Henry Bourchier was chosen Knight for the shire; a place usually conferred on the Eldest Sons of Peers, in the life-time of their Fathers.
JOHN TE…RYLL Chivaler]
Was chief of that family, rich andnumerous in this County, of exemplary note and principall regard. Great Thorndon was the place of their sepulture, where their Monuments to the Church, both ruinous. This name (if still alive) lies gasping in this County, but continuing health…ull in Buchingham shire.
JOHN MOUNTGOMERY, Chivaler.]
I find him Supervisor to the Will of Sir Robert Darcy, Anno 1469. and conceive that Surname since utterly extinct.
MAURICE BRUYN, Chivaler.]
He had his seat at South-Okenton. From the two heirs generall of this family often married, Charles Branden Duke of Suffolk, the Tirells, Berners, Harlestons, Heveninghams, and others are descended. A branch of the Heir-male removed into Hant-shire, since into Dorset-shire, where they subsist in a right Worshipfull equipage.
WILLIAM GOLDINGHAM, Chivaler.]
Though the great tree be blasted, a small sprig thereof still sprouteth in this County.
JOHN DOREWARD, Esq.]
He lived at Bocking-Doreward, in this County, and was Patron of the rich Parsonage therein, which no ingenious person will envy to the worthy Incumbent Doctor John Gauden. This John Doreward lieth buried in the Church with this inscription,
Hic jacet Johannes Doreward Armiger, qui obiit xxx. die Januar. Anno Domini Mil. cccc. lxv. & Blancha uxor ejus quae obiit... die Mens... Anno Dom. Mil. cccc. lx. quorum animabus propitietur Deus, Amen. Claviger Aethereus nobis sit janitor almus.
ROBERT DARCY, Ar.]
An ancient name in this County, having Danbury (whilst living) for their residence; and the Church in Maldon (when dead) for their Sepulture, where there be many of their shamefully defaced Monuments.
This Robert Darcy afterwards Knighted, by his Will made the fifth of October 1469. bequeathed his body to be buried in Alhallows-church in Maldon before the Alter, where his father lyed in a Tombe of Marble. He willed that forty marks should be disposed for Two thousand Masses (four p…nce a Masse) to be said for his soul, an… the souls of his Relations, within six weeks after his discease; willing also that every Priest in Pembroke-Hall in Cambridge, should have a share of that money, &c. He made Elizabeth his Wife, and others his Executors: the Earl of Essex, the Lord Dinham, Thomas Mountgomery, Thomas Terryll, supervisors of his Will, beseeching them to help his Son Thomas and all his children. He willed the Earl of Essex and the Lord Dinham should have a Butt of Malmsy, Sir Thomas Mountgomery and Sir Thomas Terryll a Pipe of Red wine for their pains. Thomas Darcy his son, Esquire of the body to King Henry the sixth and Edward the fourth, married Margaret, one of the D…ughters and Heirs of John Harelton of Suffolk, Esquire. He dyed 25. of September 1485. as appears by his Epitaph on his Tombe in the Church aforesaid.
HENRY LANGLEY, Esq.]
He lived at Langley-Wilebores in the Parish of Rickling, in the Church whereof he lyeth buried with this Inscription,
Hic jacet Henricus Langley, Armiger, qui obiit xx. Septemb. M. cccc. lviii. & Margareta uxor ejus una filiarum, & Haredum Johannis Waldene, Armiger. quae obiit v. Martii M. cccc. liii.
There is in the same Church a Monument for his Son, the more remarkable, because the last of his Family.
Here lyeth Henry Langley, Esq. and dame Catherine his wife, which Henry departed this life, ii. April M. cccc. lxxxviii. and Dame Katherine died.... the year of our Lord God M......
It is not usuall for the wife of an Esq. to be styled Dame, except she was daughter to an Earl, or Relict to a Knight. This H…nry left three daughters, (portracted on his Marble Tombe) betwixt whom his Inheritance was divided.
THOMAS HENENINGHAM,]
His family flourisheth in Norfolk.
JOHANNES LEVENTHORP, Jun. Ar.]
His posterity flourisheth in Hertford-shire.
THOMAS BARYNGTON, Ar.]
He lived at Barington-hall in the Parish of Hatfield-Brad-Oake, and lyeth buried in the Church with this Inscription.
Hic jacent Thomas Barington, Armig. & Anna uxor ejus, qui quidem Thomas obiit v. Aprilis M. cccc. lxxii. & Anna proximo die sequenti, quorum Animabus propitietur Altissimus.
See here a sympathizing wife, dying the next day after her husband, of whom it may be said,
He first deceas▪d, …he for few hours try'd
To live without him, lik'd it not, and dy'd.
The family is of signall nativity, enriched with large possessions in the raign of King Stephen, by the Barons of Montfitchet; and since received an accession of honour and estate, by marrying with Winifred, daughter and co-heir of Henry Pole Lord Montague, son of Margaret Plantagenet Countess of Salisbury, descended of the bloud Royall. At this day there is a Baronet thereof, with other branches of good account.
THOMAS BENDYSH, Ar.]
Bomsted in this County was and is the habitation of his Family.
EGIDIUS LUCAS.]
The name is honourable at this day, and hath a seat with fair possessions near Colchester, but how related to this Giles, I know not. Sure I am, that it appeareth on a window, in the North-side of the Church of Saxham-parva in Suffolk, that Anno Domini 1428. (five years before this return of Gentry) one Thomas Lucas (kneeling there with his wife in their Coat-Armours) was Servant, Secretary and one of the Council, to Jasper Duke of Bedford and Earl of Pembroke.
THOMAS BARRET,]
Was an Esquire of signall note, and the ensuing nameless *Exemplefied in Weavers Funerall Monuments pa. 417.Manuscript will acquaint us with the Time of his death,
Thomas Barryt Squ…r to Kyng Harry the sixt, oftentimes imployed in the French warrs, under the command of John Du… of Bedford; as also John Duc of Norfolk, being alway trew leige man to his Soveraign Lord the King; having taken Sanctuary at Westminstre to shon the fury of his and the Kings enemyes, was from these hayled forth, and lamentably hewyn a peces, about whilke tym or a lityl before, the Lord Skales late in an evening entrying a Wherry Bolt with three persons, and rawghing toowards Westminstre, there likewise too have taken Sanctuary, was discride by a woman, where anon, the wherry man fell on him, murthered him, and cast his mangled corpes alond by Saint Marie Overys.
As for the date of his death, we may learn it out of his Epitaph on his Tombe in the Church of Saint Martins in the fields London.
Hic jacet Thomas Barret prenobilis Armiger, qui quidem Thomas erat abstractus de sanctuario Beati Petri Westmonasterii, & crudeliter Interfectus per manus Impiorum contra Leges Anglie, & totius universalis Ecclesie privilegia & jura, Anno Domini 1461. & Anno Illustrissimi Regis Edward. quarti post conquestum primo. Sub eod…m quoque marmoreo Lapide Johannes Barret ejusdem Thome primogenitus sepelitur, qui quidem Johannes obiit..... die..... Anno....
This family of the Barrets received much wealth by the daughter and heir of Bell house, of Bellhouse (an ancient and fair seat in the Parish of Avely in this County) and some few years since determined in Sir Edward Barret Knight, Lord Baron of Newburg in Scotland, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, A Hospitall house-keeper, and founder of an Almes-house in Avely aforesaid. He adopted Lennard Esquire (son to the Lord Dacres by the daughter of the Lord North,) heir to his estate, on condition he should assume the Surname of Barret.
Sheriffs of Essex and Her…ford shire.
HEN. II.
Anno 1
Rich. Basset & Albericus de Verr.
Anno 2
Rich. de Lucy.
Anno 3
Mauricus
Anno 4
Anno 5
Mauricus de Tireter, for 5 years.
Anno 10
Tullus-Bovilla
Anno 11
Nich. Decanus, for 4 years.
Anno 15
Nich. Decanus & Steph. de Bell. Campo dimid. Anno
Anno 16
Rob. Mantellus, for 12 years.
Anno 28
Oto. filius Willielm. for 6 years.
RICH. I.
Anno 1
Oto. filius Willielm.
Anno 2
Idem.
Anno 3
Galf. filius Petri
Anno 4
Galf. filius Petri & Rich. Heriett
Anno 5
Anno 6
Galf. filius Petri & Simon. Pateshalla
Anno 7
Will. de Long. Campo. Canc. Dom. Regis
Anno 8
Reginall. de Argento.
Anno 9
Regind. de Argent▪ & Hug. de Nevil. & Hum. de Barton.
Anno 10
Hugo de Nevill & Iohan. de Nevill
JOHAN. REX.
Anno 1
Hugo. de Nevill & Iohan. de Nevill
Anno 2
Idem.
Anno 3
Rich. de Montfitchet & Ioh. de Cornheard
Anno 4
Rich. de Montfitchet
Anno 5
Rich. de Montfitchet & Ioh. de Cornheard
Anno 6
Math. Mantell Com. for 4 years.
Anno 10
Ioh. Mantell
Anno 11
Albic. Willielm▪ filius Fulconis
Anno 11
Comes. Albericus & Idem Willielm. for 4 years.
Anno 16
Math. Mantell & Galf. Roinges
Anno 17
Rob. Mantell fr. & H. Matheus Mantell
HEN. III.
Anno 1
Anno 2
Will. Marescallus & Ioh. de Cornerd
Anno 3
Walt. de Udon
Anno 4
Rob. Mantell
Anno 5
Steph. de Segne & Ra…. filius Reginal.
Anno 6
Idem.
Anno 7
Steph. de Segne & Petr. de S•o Edward.
Anno 8
Rich. de Argentoem▪ & Will. de Culcword, for 9 years.
Anno 17
Rob. de Walsh
Anno 18
Will. de Hollewell
Anno 19
Will. de Coleworth
Anno 20
Petr. de Tany for 4 years.
Anno 24
Bartr. de Crioll
Anno 25
Ioh. de Walton
Anno 26
Idem.
Anno 27
Rich. de Munfitchet, for 4 years.
Anno 31
Will. filius Regind. for 4 years.
Anno 35
Rich. de Whitsand
Anno 36
Hen. de Helegton
Anno 37
Anno 38
Idem.
Anno 39
Rad. de Ardene
Anno 40
Idem.
Anno 41
Tho. de Cameden
Anno 42
Hub. de Monte Cam.
Anno 43
Idem.
Anno 44
Rich. de Taney
Anno 45
Rich. de Taney & Math. de la Mare
Anno 46
Math. de la Mare
Anno 47
…dem.
Anno 48
Idem.
Anno 49
Nich. le Epigornell
Anno 50
Nich. de Sathrich
Anno 51
Idem.
Anno 52
Idem.
Anno 53
Ioh. de Kammell & Walt▪ de Essex.
Anno 54
Will. de Blunvill
Anno 55
Idem.
Anno 56
Walt. de Essex
EDW. I.
Anno 1
Walt. de Essex
Anno 2
Idem.
Anno 3
Tho. de Sandivic.
Anno 4
Laur. de Scio
Anno 5
Idem.
Anno 6
Idem.
Anno 7
Will. de San. Caro
Anno 8
Regin. de Ginges for … years.
Anno 13
Idem & Will. de Lamburne
Anno 14
Idem.
Anno 15
Hugo. de Blound
Anno 16
Idem.
Anno 17
Rad. de …
Anno 18
Idem.
Anno 19
Hen. Grap…ill
Anno 20
Idem.
Anno 21
Will. le Grose
Anno 22
Will. de Su…ton
Anno 23
Idem.
Anno 24
Idem.
Anno 25
Simon. de Bradenham
Anno 26
Idem.
Anno 27
Idem.
Anno 28
Ioh. de Le
Anno 29
Idem.
Anno 30
Will. de Harpden
Anno 31
Ioh. de Bassenburne
Anno 32
Idem.
Anno 33
Ioh. de la Le
Anno 34
Idem.
Anno 35
Ioh. de Harpessend
EDW. II.
Anno 1
Walt. de Bauds
Anno 2
Alanus de Goldingham
Anno 3
Idem.
Anno 4
Gafr. de la Le, & Ioh. de la Hay
Anno 5
Idem.
Anno 6
Ioh. Aignell
Anno 7
Ioh. Ward de Hoo
Anno 8
Rich. Perers, for 4 years.
Anno 12
Iohan. de Vouret & Rad. Giffard
Anno 13
Idem.
Anno 14
Nich Engayn
Anno 15
Idem.
Anno 16
Adam. Frances
Anno 17
Tho. Gobium
Anno 18
Rich. de Perers
Anno 19
Idem.
EDW. III.
Anno 1
Rich. Perers
Anno 2
Will. Baud
Anno 3
Rich. de Perers.
Anno 4
Idem.
Anno 5
Ioh. de Wanton
Anno 6
Ioh. de la Hay & Ioh. de Wanton
Anno 7
Ioh. de la Hay & Adam de Bloy
Anno 8
Will. Baud & Adam Bloy
Anno 9
Ioh. de Coggeshall, for 5 years.
Anno 14
Idem, & Will. de Wanton
Anno 15
Will. Atte Moore
Anno 16
Hen. Gernet
Anno 17
Idem.
Anno 18
Ioh. de Cogeshall
Anno 19
Idem.
Anno 20
Ioh. de Cogeshall, for 4 years.
Anno 24
Pet. de Boxstede
Anno 25
Tho. Lacy
Anno 26
Ioh. de Cogeshall
Anno 27
Idem.
Anno 28
Idem.
Anno 29
Hugo. Fitz Simond
Anno 30
Will. de Enefeld
Anno 31
Tho. de Chabham
Anno 32
Idem.
Anno 33
Roger. le Louth
Anno 34
Idem.
Anno 35
Hugo. Blount
Anno 36
Will. de Leyre
Anno 37
Guido. de Boys
Anno 38
Tho. Fittling
Anno 39
Ioh. Iernoun
Anno 40
Tho. de Helpeston
Anno 41
Ioh. Oliver
Anno 42
Tho. Chardlowe
Anno 43
Ioh. Heuxteworth
Anno 44
Idem.
Anno 45
Tho. Basingborn
Anno 46
Will. Baud
Anno 47
Ioh. de Broumpton
Anno 48
Ioh. Filiol
Anno 49
Edw. Fitz Simond
Anno 50
Ioh. Battail
Anno 51
Rob. Fitz Williams
Richard I.
7 WILL. de LONGO CAMPO CANCELLARIUS DOMINI REGIS.]
This is that insolent Bishop of Ely, our Chroniclers having so much anger at his pride, and no pity at his downfall. He seems a Riddle to me, who was LordChancellour of England, (a Norman by birth) and could not speak a word of *Godwin in Ep Elien. Anglicanae linguae omninoignarus.English. It seems Chancery-suits in that age were penned and pleaded in French.
King John.
1 HUGO. de NEVIL, & JOHAN. de NEVIL.]
Hugh was he who attended King Richard the first, and slew a Lyon in the Holyland; a great Benefactour to Waltham-Abby, in which Church, he was *Mat. Paris Anno ….buried. John was his son, to whom Mat. *Ad Annum 1245.Paris giveth this testimony, Non ultimus inter Angliae nobiles patris sui pedetentim seque…s vestigia. These worthy persons in my Ecclesiasticall History I mistook for the Ancestors of (who were but the allies to) the honourable family of the Nevills, being since informed, that the issue-male of this Hugh and John is long since extinct.
Edward II.
1 WALTER de BAUD.]
This ill-sounding-surname, is both ancient and honorable. *Verst…gan in names of Contemp.Some do deduce it from Baden a Marquisate in Germany, and most sure it is, that they here have flourished 12. Generations, as followeth.
1. Sir *Weavers Fun Mon. pag. 602.Simon Baud or Bauld Knight, died in the Holy-land, 1174.
2. Sir Nicholas Baud Knight, died in Gallicia in Spain, 1189.
3. Sir Walter Baud Knight, died at Coringham (in this County,) 1216.
4. Sir William Baud Knight, died at Coringham, 1270.
5. Sir Walter de Baud Sheriff this year, died at Coringham, 1310.
6. Sir William de Baud died at Coringham, 1343.
7. Sir John de Baud Knight, died in Gascoigne 1346.
8. Sir William de Baud Knight, died at Hadham-parva, 1375. thrice Sheriff under King Edward the third.
9. Thomas Baud, (the first Esq. of his line) died at Hadham aforesaid 1420.
10 Thomas Baud, the second Esq. died at Hadham, 1449. he was Sheriff in the 25. of King Henry the sixth.
11. Sir Thomas Baud Knight, died in London, 1500.
12. John Baud Esq. died at Coringham, 1550.
The Bauds held land in this County, of the Dean and Chapter of Saint Pauls, by paying a Fee-Buck and Doe in their seasons. They were brought (alive, as I take it) in Procession to the High-altar in the Church, where the Dean and Chapter met them, apparalled in Copes (embroydered with Bucks and Does, the gift of the Bauds to their Church) with garlands of Roses on their heads, and then the Keeper who brought them *Stows Survey of London in Faringdonward.blowed their deaths, which was answered by the Company of Horners in London, resounding the same. Other ceremonies were used better befitting their Mouths, who cried out †Acts 19. 28.Great is Diana of the Ephesians, then the Ministers of the Gospell. Some seem'd to excuse it as done in commemoration of the property of that place *Camdens Brit. in Middlesex.altered to a Christian-church, from a Temple of Diana. I suspect the Bauds extinct in Essex, and understand them extant in Northamton-shire.
Sheriffs of Essex and Hertford-shire.
| Name | Place | Armes |
| RICH. II. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Rob. Goldington | Argent, 2 Lions passant Azure. | |
| 2 Ioh. Fitz-Simonds | Argent, 3 Escoucheons Gules. | |
| 3 Edw. Bensted | ||
| 4 Ioh. Seawale | S. a Cheveron betwixt 3 Gaddbees Argent. | |
| 5 Will. Godmanston | ||
| 6 Galf. de Dersham | ||
| 7 Tho. Battaile | G. a Griffon Sergriant within a border engrailed Or. | |
| 8 Ioh. Walton | Argent, a flower de luce G. | |
| 9 Galf. Brockhole | ||
| 10 Ioh. Rigwin | ||
| 11 Idem. | ||
| 12 Hen. English | ||
| 13 Walt. atte Lee | ||
| 14 Galf. Michell | ||
| 15 Will. Cogeshall, m. | Cogshal | Arg. a Cross between 4 Escalops Sable. |
| 16 Adam. Frances | ||
| 17 Tho. Cogeshall | ut prius | |
| 18 Tho. Sampkin | ||
| 19 Will Bateman | Sab. 3 Lions Dormant Argent. | |
| 20 Idem. | ut prius | |
| 21 Idem. | ut prius | |
| 22 Idem. | ut prius | |
| HEN. IV. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Edw. Bensted | ||
| 2 Ioh. Heward, & Will. Marvy | ||
| 3 Helmingus Legett | Ermine, a Lion ramp. Gules. | |
| 4 Tho. Swinborn | Gul. 3 boars-heads couped and Crusyle of Crosses Argent. | |
| 5 Idem. | ut prius | |
| 6 Edw. Bensted | ||
| 7 Gerar, Braibrooke | …. 6 Mascells conjoyned, 3, 2. and 1. Gules. | |
| 8 Elming. Legett | ut prius | |
| 9 Will. Loveney | ||
| 10 Ioh. Walden | ||
| 11 Tho. Aston | Per Fess Arg. and Sa. in Fess 2 flower de luces, lying each to other betw. 3 Mullets counterchanged. | |
| 12 Will. Cogeshall | ut prius | |
| HEN. V. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Ioh. Tirrel | Heron | Arg. 2 Cheverons Az. within a border engrailed G, |
| 2 Ioh. Hayward, mil. | ||
| 3 Tho. Barre, mil. | ||
| 4 Lodow. Johan. | ||
| 5 Regin. Malyns | ||
| 6 Ioh. Haward, mil. | ||
| 7 Rob. Darcy | Danbury | Argent, 3 Cinquefoiles Gules |
| 8 Lodov Joh…n. | ||
| s9 Idem, & Will. Loveny | ||
| HEN. VI. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Ioh. Tirrell | ut prius | |
| 2 Maur. Bruyn, mil: | S. Okentō | Azure, a Cross Molin… Or. |
| 3 Ioh. Barley | Ermine, 3 Barrs wavey Sable. | |
| 4 Ioh. Doreward | Bocking | |
| 5 Conandus Aske | ||
| 6 Tho. Tirrell | ut prius | |
| 7 Ioh. Hotoft | ||
| 8 Nich. Rikhull | ||
| 9 Hen. Langley | Rickling | |
| 10 Nich. Thorley, mil. | ||
| 11 Ioh. Durward | ||
| 12 Rob. Whittington | ||
| 13 Galf. Rokhill | ||
| 14 Maur. Bruyn, mil. | ut prius | |
| 15 Edw. Tirrell | ut prius | |
| 16 Rich. Alread | ||
| 17 Rob. Whittington | ||
| 18 Rich. Whitherton | ||
| 19 Ioh. Tirrell | ut prius | |
| 20 Rad. Astley | ||
| …1 Nich Morley | Arg. a Lion ramp. S. Crown'd 'Or. | |
| 22 Ioh. Hende | ||
| 23 Tho. Tirrell | ut prius | |
| 24 Tho. Pigot | ||
| 25 Tho. Baud | Coringham | Gules, 3 Cheverons Argent. |
| 26 Ioh. Hende, jun. | ||
| 27 Geo. Langham | Arg. a Fess G. and a Label of 3 points Az. | |
| 28 Galf. Rockhill | ||
| 29 Phil. Bottiller | Wood-hall | Gu. a Fess compone A…g. and S. betwixt 6 Crosses croslets O…, |
| 30 Tho. Barington, ar. | Barringtō-h. | Arg. 3 Cheverons Gul. a Label of 3 points Azure. |
| 31 Ioh. Godmanston | ||
| 32 Tho. Cobham, mil. | ||
| 33 Hum. Bahun | ||
| 34 Rich. Bothe | ||
| 35 Ioh. H…nde, jun. | ||
| 36 Lodovi. Jo…n | ||
| 37 Rad. Darcy | ut prius | |
| 38 Tho. Tirrell, mil. | ut prius | |
| EDW. IV. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Tho. Ju… | ||
| 2 Tho. Langley, ar. | ||
| 3 Idem. | ||
| 4 Ioh. Clay, mil. | ||
| 5 Rog. Ree, ar. | ||
| 6 La…. Rainford, mil. | ||
| 7 Hen. Barley, ar. | ut prius | |
| 8 Will. Firlon, mil. | ||
| 9 Walt. Writell, ar. | ||
| 10 Rad Bamde, ar. | ||
| 11 Walt. Writell, ar. | ||
| 12 Rog. Ree, mil. | ||
| 13 Alur. Cornbrugh, ar. | ||
| 14 Ioh. Sturgion, ar. | ||
| 15 Rich. Hant, ar. | ||
| 16 Hen. Langley, ar. | ||
| 17 Will. Green, ar. | Arg. a Cross ingrailed Gules. | |
| 18 Alur. Cornburgh | ||
| 19 Ioh. Wode | ||
| 20 Ioh. Sturgion | ||
| 21 Tho. Tirrell | ut prius | |
| 22 Ioh. Fortescu, ar. | Azu. a Bend Engrailed Argent Cotissed Or. | |
| RICH. III. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Will. Say | Quarterly Or and Gules. | |
| 2 Ioh. Sturgeon | ||
| 3 Rob. Percy, mil. & Ioh. Fo…telcu, mil. | ut prius | |
| HEN. VII. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Ioh. Fortescu, mil. | ut prius | |
| 2 Hen. Marny, ar. | Gul. a Lion ramp. gardant Arg. | |
| 3 Will Pirton, mil. | Ermine. on a Cheveron ingrailed Az. 3 Leopards-heads Or. | |
| 4 Hen. Teye, ar. | Arg. a Fess betw. 3 Mar…ets in Chief, and a Chev. in base Az. | |
| 5 Ioh Bottiler, ar. | ut prius | |
| 6 Rob. Turbervile | DORSE. | Ermin a Lion ramp. G. Crow…d Or. |
| 7 Ioh. Berdefeild, ar. | ||
| 8 Hen. Marny | ut prius | |
| 9 Rich. Fitz-Lewis, m. | Thorndō E. | Sab. a Cheveron betwixt 3 Trefoiles Arg. |
| 10 Rob Plummer | ||
| 11 Will. Pulter | Hitching | Argent, a Bend voided Sable. |
| 12 Rob. Newport, ar. | PethāFurnis | |
| 13 Tho. Perient, ar. | Diggswell | Gules, 3 Cre…sents Argent. |
| 14 Ioh. Verney, mil. | Az. on a Cross Arg. 5 Mullets G. | |
| 15 Rog. Wentworth, m. | Sa. a Chev. betwixt 3 Leopardsheads Or. | |
| 16 Hen. Teye, mil. | ut prius | |
| 17 Will. Pirton, ar. | ut prius | |
| 18 Hum. Torrell, ar. | G. 3 Bulls-heads Couped Or. | |
| 19 Will. Skipwith, ar. | LINCO. | Arg. 3 Barrs G. in Chief a Greyhound cursant S. |
| 20 Idem. | ut prius | |
| 21 Rob. Darcy, ar. | ut prius | |
| 22 Ioh. Broket, ar. | Brocket-ha. | Or, a Cross Patonce Sable. |
| 23 Idem. | ut prius | |
| 24 Hum. Torell, ar. | ut prius | |
| HEN. VIII. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Ioh. Levinthorpe, ar. | Arg. a bend Gobonated G. & S. betw. 2 Cotisses of the second. | |
| 2 Will. Litton, ar. | Kebworth | Ermin, on a chief indented Az. 3 crowns Ducal Or. |
| 3 Anth. Darcy, ar. | ut prius | |
| 4 Edw. Tirrell, ar. | ut prius | |
| 5 Ioh. Seintler, ar. | ||
| 6 Will. Fitz-Williams | Lozeng…, Argent and Gules. | |
| 7 Ioh Veer, ar. | Quarterly G. and Or in the first a Mullet Argent. | |
| 8 Wist. Browne, mil. | ||
| 9 Tho Tirrell, mil. | ut prius | |
| 10 Ioh Cut, mil. | Arg. on a Bend ingrailed Sa. 3 plates. | |
| 11 Ioh. Veer, mil. | ut prius | |
| 12 Tho. Bonham, ar. | ||
| 13 Tho. Teye, mil. | ut prius | |
| 14 Ioh. Christmas, ar. | ||
| 15 Hen. Barley, ar. | ut prius | |
| 16 Ioh. Veer, mil. | ut prius | |
| 17 Tho Leventhorp, ar. | ut prius | |
| 18 Tho. Bonham, ar. | ||
| 19 Edw. Tirrell, ar. | ut prius | |
| 20 Egid. Capell, mil. | Hadham | G. a Lion ramp. betwixt 3 Crosses Botonie Fitchie Or. |
| 21 Ioh. Bollis, ar. | Wallingtōh. | Arg. on a Cheveron betwixt 3 Boars-heads Cooped S. as many Scallops Or, within a Border Vert B…antee. |
| 22 Ioh. Broket, ar. | ut prius | |
| 23 Ioh. Smith, ar. | ||
| 24 Phil. Butler, mil. | ut prius | |
| 25 Bri. Tuke, mil. | Partee per Fess indented Az. & G. 3 Lions Passant in Pale Or. | |
| 26 Will. West. mil. | ||
| 27 Tho. Perient, sen. ar. | ut prius | |
| 28 Hen. Parker, mil. | Arg. a Lion Passant G. between 2 Bars S. ther…n 3 Besants, in …hief as many Bucks-heads cabosed of the third. | |
| 29 Ioh. Rainsford, m. | ||
| 30 Ioh. Smith, ar. | ||
| 31 Phil. Butler, mil. | ut prius | |
| 32 Ioh. Mordant, mil. | BED. SH. | Arg. a Cheveron inter 3 Estoiles Sable. |
| 33 Rad. Rowlet, ar. | St. Albansh. | |
| 34 Ioh. Bowles, & Ioh. Sewstes | ut prius | |
| 35 Ioh. Wentwarth, ar. | ut prius | |
| 36 Anth. Cook, ar. | Gidy-hall. E. | Or. a Cheveron Chekee Gu. and Az. betwixt 3 Cinque-foiles of the last. |
| 37 Rob. Litton, ar. | ut prius | |
| 38 Ioh. Coningsby & * | South mim. | |
| Edr. Broket | ut prius | * G. 3 Conies Seiant within a Border ingrailed Argent. |
| EDW. VI. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Edw. Broket, ar. | ut prius | |
| 2 Ioh. Cook, ar. | ut prius | |
| 3 Ioh. Gates, mil. | High Easter | |
| 4 Geor. Norton, mil. | ||
| 5 Hen. Tirrell, mil. | ut prius | |
| 6 Tho. Pope, mil. | Partee per Pale Or a…d Az. on a Cheveron between 3 Griffinsheads Erazed, 4 flower de luces all Counter-changed. | |
| PHIL. & MAR. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Ioh. Wentworth, m. | ut prius | |
| 2 Edw. Broket, ar. | ut prius | |
| 3 Will. Harris, ar. & Tho. Sylesden, ar. | Or, on a bend Az. 3 Cinquefoils of the field. | |
| 4 Ioh. Botler, mil. | ut prius | |
| 5 Tho. Pope, mil. | ut prius | |
| 6 Tho. Mildmay, ar. | Chelmesford | Argent, 3 Lions rampant Az. |
| ELIZ. REG. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Rad. Rowlet, mil. | ||
| 2 Edw. Capell, mil. | ut prius | |
| 3 Tho. Golding, mil. | Gul. a cheveron Or enter 3 Besants. | |
| 4 Tho. Barington, ar. | ut prius | |
| 5 Hen. Fortescu, ar. | ut prius | |
| 6 Will. Ayliffe, ar. | Sab. a Lion ramp. Or. Coller'd Gul. between 4 Crosses Patee o… the second. | |
| 7 Rob. Chisler, ar. | ||
| 8 Ioh. Buket, ar. |
Sheriffs of this Shire alone.
| Name | Place | Armes |
| ELIZ. REG. | ||
| 9 Geor. Tuke, esq. | ut prius | |
| 10 Tho. Lucas, esq. | Colchester | Arg. a Fess betwixt 6 Annulets Gules. |
| 11 Tho. Golding, kni. | ut prius | |
| 12 Iam. Altham, esq. | Mark-hall | |
| 13 Edw. Barret, esq. | Bel-house | |
| 14 Tho. Mildmay, kni | ut prius | |
| 15 Arth. Harris, esq. | ut prius | |
| 16 Edw. Pirton, esq. | ut prius | |
| 17 Ioh. Peter, kni. | Writtle | Gul. a Bend between 2 Escalops Argent. |
| 18 Wistan. Brown, esq. | ||
| 19 Gab. Pointz, esq. | Barry of eight Or and Gules. | |
| 20 Edw. Huddleston, es. | CAMBR. | Gules, Frettee Argent. |
| 21 Hen. Capell, esq. | ut prius | |
| 22 Tho. Barington, kn. | ut prius | |
| & Tho. Darcy, esq. | ut prius | |
| 23 Ioh. Wentworth | ut prius | |
| 24 Thomas Tay, esq. | ut prius | |
| 25 Tho. Lucas, kni. | ut prius | |
| 26 Hen. Apleton, esq. | Arg. a Fess ingrailed betwixt 3 Apples G. sliped V…rt. | |
| 27 Bria. Darcy, esq. | ut prius | |
| 28 Arth. Harris, esq. | ut prius | |
| 29 Rob. Wroth, esq. | Loughton | Arg. on a Bend Sa. 3 Leopardsheads erased of the first, crowned Or. |
| 30 Edm. Hudleston, k. | ut prius | |
| 31 Gabr. Poyns, esq. | ut prius | |
| 32 Rad. Wiseman, esq. | S. a Cheveron Ermine betwixt 3 Cronells of spears Arg. | |
| 33 Ric. Warren, esq. | ||
| 34 Ioh. Wentworth, es. | ut prius | |
| 35 Hum. Mildmay, esq. | ut prius | |
| 36 Will. Ayloffe, esq. | Braxted | Ut prius. |
| 37 Edw. Saliard, esq. | ||
| 38 Geo. Harvey, esq. | ||
| 39 Tho. Mildmay, esq | ut prius | |
| 40 Will. Harris, esq. | ut prius | |
| 41 Ier. Weston, esq. | Or, an Eagle displayed Sab. the Head regardant. | |
| 42 Tho. Meade, kni. | Gu. a Cheveron Ermine betwixt 3 Trefoiles Arg. | |
| 43 Hen. Smith, esq. | ||
| 44 Rich. Franke, esq. | ||
| 45 Hen. Maynard, kni. & 1. Iac. | Easton | Arg. a Cheveron Az. betwizt 3 Hands Gules. |
| JAC. REX. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Hen. Maynard, kni. | ut prius | |
| 2 Tho. Rawlins, esq. | S. 3 swords Barrways blads Ar. hilts Or. | |
| 3 Ioh. Sammes, kni. * | ||
| 4 Gam. Capel, kni. | ut prius | * Or a Lion ramp. S. vulnerated in the mouth. |
| 5 Hen. Maxey, kni † | ||
| 6 Rog. Aple…on. esq. | ut prius | † Gu. a Fess betwixt 3 Talbotsheads erased Arg. |
| 7 Tho. Mildmay, kni. | ut prius | |
| 8 Ioh. Dean, kni. | Sable, a Fess Ermine betwixt 3 Chaplets Arg. | |
| 9 Tho. Wiseman, kni. | ut prius | |
| 10 Hen. Leigh, kni. | ||
| 11 Ro. Worth, Mort. & Edrus. Elrington, es.* | ut prius | *Ar. a fess D…uncette S. … between 5 Cornish-choughs 3 above 2 below. |
| 12 Har. G…imston, kn. † | Bradfield | |
| 13 Will. Smith, esq. | † Arg. on a Fess S. 3 Spur-rowels Or. | |
| 14 Tho. Lucas, esq. | ut prius | |
| 15 Pau. Bayning, k & b. | Bentley | |
| 16 Tho. Bendish, bar. | Bumsted | Arg. a Chev. betwixt 3 Ramsheads …rased Azure. |
| 17 Will. Smith, kni. | ||
| 18 Will. Pert, esq. | Arg. on a Bend Azu. 3 Mascalls Or. | |
| 19 Ste. Soame, kni. | ||
| 20 Tho. …ourney, kni. | ||
| 21 Caro. Prat, esq. | ||
| 2… Edr. B…telar, esq. | ut prius | |
| CHAR. REX. | ||
| Anno | ||
| 1 Arth. Harris, kni. | ut prius | |
| 2 Hug. Everard, esq | Much-walt. | Ar…. a Fess … betw. 3 Sta… G. |
| 3 Tho. Nightingale, …. | Newport-p. | Ermine, a Rose Gules. |
| 4 Hen. Mildmay, kni. | Graces | Ut prius. |
| 5 Edr. Allen, bar. | Hat…eld Pri. | Sab. a Cross potent Or. |
| 6 Tho. Bendish, bar. | Ut prius. | |
| 7 Ioh Me…de, kni. | ut prius | |
| 8 Hen Smith, esq. | ||
| 9 Ric. Saltonstall, kn. | Woodham-Mortimere | |
| 10 Cran. Harris, kni. | Ut prius. | |
| 11 Hum. Mildmay, kni. | Danbury | Ut prius. |
| 12 Ioh. Lucas, esq. | ut prius | |
| 13 Will. Lucking, bar. | Waltham | Sable a Fess indented betwixt 2 Leopards-heads Or. |
| 14 Will. Wiseman, bar. | Canfield-h. | Ut prius. |
| 15 Marl. Lumley, esq. | Bardfield m. | |
| 16 Rob. Luckin, esq. | ut prius | |
| 17 Rob. Smith, esq. | ||
| 18 | ||
| 19 Tim. Middleton, esq | ||
| 20 Rich. Everard, bar. | ut prius | |
| 21 Ric. Harlakenden, e. | Azure a Fess Ermine betwixt 3 Lions-heads reased Or. Az. on a Fess Or. a Lion passant G. in Chief 3 Bezantis. | |
| 22 Ioh. Pyot, esq. |
Henry VI.
29 PHILIP BOTTILLER.]
He was son to Sir Philip Bottiller Knight, who lieth buried in Walton-church in Hertfordshire, with the following inscription,
Hic jacet corpus Domini Philippi Butler militis, quondam Domini de Woodhall, & hujus Ecclesie Patroni, qui obiit in Festo Sancti Leonardi, Anno Domini M. cccc. xxi. & Regis Henrici quinti post conquestum ultimo. Cujus anime propitietur Deus, Amen.
These Butlers are branched from Sir Ralph Butler Baron of Wem in Shropshire, and his wife heir to William Pantulfe, Lord of Wem, soon after the entry of the Normans; and still flourish in deserved esteem, at Wood-hall in Hertford-…hire.
Henry VII.
2 HENRY MARNY, Ar.]
Till disproved with clear evidence to the contrary, this Henry Marny Esquire, shall pass with me for him who was then Servant, afterwards Executor to the Kings Mother, the Lady Margaret Countess of Richmond. The very same, who afterwards was Knighted, made Chancellor of the Dutchy, and Created Lord Marny by King Henry the eighth, and whose daughter and sole heir Elizabeth, was with a fair inheritance married to Thomas Howard Viscount Bindon.
14 JOHN CHRISTMAS, Ar.]
Such will not wonder at his Surname, who have read the Romans cognominated Ja…arius, Aprilis, &c. Yea, Festus *Acts 24. 27.himself is well known in Scripture, probably so called from being born on some solemn festivall, the occasion, no doubt, of this Sheriffs Surname at the first.
If the name be extinct in Essex, it remaineth in other Counties, and the City of London, where...... Christmas Esquire (a great promoter of my former and present endeavours) must not by me be forgotten.
Henry VIII.
6 WILLIAM FITZ-WILLIAMS, Ar.]
I cannot exactly design his habitation, but conceive it not far from Waltham Abby, in the South west part of this County; because, he bequeathed *Stows Survey of London pag 90.50. pounds to mend the High-ways, betwixt Chigwell and Copers-hall. He was afterwards Knighted by King Henry the eighth, on a worthy occasion, whereof hereafter, in his Sheriffalty of Northhampton-shire in the 15. of King Henry the eight. He bequeathed 100. pounds to poor Maids Marriages, 40. pounds, to the University, &c. and delivering a Catalogue of his Debtors into the hands of his Executors, he freely forgave all those, over whose names he had written *Idem Ibidem.Amore Dei remitto.
25 BRIAN TUKE, Knight.]
He was Treasurer of the Chamber to King Henry the eight, (as appears by his Epitaph) and dying Anno 1536. lyeth buried with Dame Grissel his wife (deceasing two years after him) under a fair Tombe in the North Isle of the Quire of Saint Margarets in Lothbury, London. Lealand giveth him this large commendation, that he was Anglicae linguae eloquentiâ mirificus. *In his book intitled, Scriptores nostri tempores.Bale saith, that he wrot observations on Chaucer; as also against Polidore Virgill, for injuring the English, of whom then still alive, he justly and generously demanded reparations, though since his unresponsable memory can make us no satisfaction.
Edward VI.
3 Sir JOHN GATES.]
He was descended from Sir Geffry Gates Knight, who, as appears by his Epitaph in the Church of High-Eastern, bought the Mannor of Garnets in that parish of one Koppenden, Gentleman. This Sir Geffry was six years captain of the Isle of Wight, and Marshall of Callis, and there kept with the Pikards worschipfull Warrys: (Reader it is the Language of his Epitaph) And died Anno Dom. 1477.
As for this Sir John Gates Knight, descendant from the said Sir Jeffry, he is heavily charged with Sacriledge in our Histories, and ingaging with John Dudley Duke of Northumberland in the Title of Queen Jane, he was beheaded the 22. of August the first of Queen Mary 1553.
Queen Elizabeth.
1 RALPH ROWLET, Knight.]
He married *Camdens Eliz. in Anno 1576.one of the learned daughters of Sir Anthony Cook, Sister to the wives of the Lord Chancellour Bacon and Treasurer Cecill. His family is now Extinct, one of his daughters marrying into the then Worshipfull (since honorable) family of the Mainards, and with her devolved a fair inheritance.
12. JAMES ALTHAM, Esq.]
His Armes (casually omitted in our List) were, Pally of six, Ermin and Azure, on a Chief Gules, a Lyon rampant, Or. His Name-sake, and direct Descendent, now living at Markhall, made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Charles the second, addeth with his accomplished civility to the Honor of his Ancestors.
King James.
1. HENRY MAINARD, Kt.]
He was Father to William Maynard, bred in Saint John's Colledge in Cambridge, (where he founded a Logick Professor) created Baron of Wicklow in Ireland, and Easton in this County, whose Son William Lord Maynard hath been so noble an encourager of my Studies, that my Hand deserveth to wither, when my Heart passeth him by without a prayer for his good successe.
15. PAUL BANNING, Kt. and Bar.]
No doubt the same Person, who afterwards was created Viscount Banning of Sudbury. His Son was bred in Christ-Church, of most hopeful parts (descended from the Sackvils by the Mother-side) and promising high Performance to his Country; but alas cut off in the prime of the prime of his life. He left two Daughters which (though married) left no Issue; so that his large estate will be divided betwixt the children of his four Sisters, Wives to the Marquess of Dorchester, Viscount Grandison, the Lord Dacres of the South, and Henry Murrey, Esq of the Bed-Chamber to King Charles.
King Charles
12. JOHN LUCAS, Esq]
This worthy Person equalling his Extraction with his Vertues, was at Oxford, made Baron by King Charles the first. I understand he hath one sole Daughter (to whom I wish a meet Consort, adequate to her Birth and Estate) seeing the Barony, began in this Lord, is suspicious in him to determine.