ROGERS FAMILY 2 April 2017 (Rogers Family goes back further than 1400 listed here.) Henry Thomas Rogers 1.HENRY THOMAS FITZ ROGERS (1408-1471) AVICE AMY STOURTON (1420-1435) HENRY THOMAS ROGERS was born 1 March 1408, in Ashington, Somerset, England, to Sir John Fits Roger (1387-1441) and Lady Agnes Mordaunt (1373-1470.) He married (1) *Avice Amy Stourton in 1433, of Wiltshire, England; (2) Elizabeth Hungerford. Henry Thomas Rogers died 4 August 1471, Bonham Valence, Dorset, England, at age 63. AVICE AMY STOURTON was born about 1420, of Wiltshire, England, to John de Stourton (1400-1463) and Margery Wadham (1404-1453.) She married Henry Thomas Rogers about 1433, of Wiltshire, England. Avice Amy Stourton passed away in about 1435, at age 15. Their Child, Thomas John Rogers, was born in 1635. Maybe she died of childbirth complications. Child of Henry Thomas Rogers and Avice Amy Stourton: 1.Thomas John Rogers, Esquire, was born about 1435, of Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, to Henry Thomas Rogers (1408-1471) and Avice Amy Stourton (1420-1435.). He married Catherine Courtenay before 31 May 1471, of Aston, Warwickshire, England. He died 15 February 1489, Warwickshire, England, age 54. + 2. SIR THOMAS JOHN ROGERS, ESQUIRE (1435-1489) 2-a: LADY CATHERINE COURTENAY (1438-1515) SIR THOMAS JOHN ROGERS, ESQUIRE, was born about 1435, of Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, to Henry Thomas Rogers (1408-1471) and Avice Amy Stourton (1420-1435.) He married (1) Cecily Bessils, late 1450’s; (1) *Catherine Courtenay before 31 May 1471, of Aston, Warwickshire England. Thomas never claimed the property of his father so it went to his sister. Thomas chose instead to practice law. He went to Oxford University and ultimately settled in Bradford in Wilshire. He was an honorable man. Thomas Rogers progressed up the ladder of the law, and around the late 1450s married Cecily the daughter and co-heiress of William Bessils of Bradford on Avon. The Bessils were not important or landed but they did have a small estate in Bradford which on the death of William Bessils was divided between his two daughters. It was a step up for Thomas. By Cecily he had two sons William born circa 1459 and John b c 1463. And sometime in the 1460s Thomas secured the reversion of Collyngborne Valence, Wilts after the deaths of the childless John and Joan Lewknor , which in turn reverted to Thomas`s son William . He was also JP for Wilts from 1461–78. By 1478, Thomas had been appointed Sergeant at Law by the Yorkist Edward lV. This is the year which also saw the execution in the Tower of George Duke of Clarence who had plotted and changed sides once too often. It seems unlikely that Thomas, a Lincoln`s Inn lawyer was involved as the appointment to Sergeant at Law was notable evidence of royal favour. It is not known when Cecily died, but Thomas`s second marriage can only have taken place after the 31st May 1471. *Catherine Courtenay was one of four daughters of Sir Philip Courtenay and Elizabeth daughter of Walter Hungerford. She was married to Sir St Clare Pomeroy, son and heir of Henry de la Pomeroy, on whom Henry had settled the manor of Stockleigh Pomeroy. It is worth noting that the Pomeroy’s had Stockleigh Pomeroy from the time of Edward lll. It had descended from Henry Pomeroy to his son Henry, to his son Thomas, his son Edward, and then to his son Henry, who was the father of St Clare, Richard and Thomas Pomeroy. Henry Pomeroy, in the Visitations of Cornwall as of Tregony, granted the manor to St Clare and his wife Catherine, the reversion belonging first to their heirs and then to Richard and his heirs, by charter dated 27 Sept 2 Ed lV, 1462, and it is likely that it was granted on or around the time of the marriage of St Clare Pomeroy to Catherine Courtenay . But Sir St Clare died on 31 May 1471 without issue and as a result of action in the decisive battle of Tewkesbury on 4th May 1471. His estate devolved on his next brother Richard Pomeroy who was aged 30 or more in 1471, so from that Sir St. Clare was probably in his mid 30’s; although Catherine his widow was still seised of it until her death in 1514 by which time Richard Pomeroy was also dead, and it came to his son Edward Pomeroy. Perhaps the younger Walter Hungerford, Thomas Rogers fellow pupil at Lincoln`s Inn put forward the idea of Thomas, the low born but successful lawyer marrying Catherine the daughter of his uncle and aunt Sir Philip Courtenay and Elizabeth Hungerford. Catherine had three sisters: Anne married Thomas Grenfield/ Grenville in 1447, Elizabeth married James Luttrell of Dunster in 1451, Philippa married Sir Thomas Fulford of Fulford. This last Sir Thomas Fulford was the son of Elizabeth Bossom of Bossoms Hele and Sir Baldwin Fulford, and Elizabeth when widowed became the first wife of Sir William Huddesfield, Attorney General to Edward lV, who later became the third husband of Catherine Courtenay. All these were a tight knit group of Devon gentry linked by close family relationships, the law and close to the new Yorkist court. Perhaps Catherine was able to chose Thomas Rogers the lawyer for her second husband, as no doubt Sir St. Clare Pomeroy had been chosen by her parents for her first husband. He was clearly a successful man, in the royal eye, and might well have gone higher in the law. Thomas himself was appointed Sergeant at Law in 1478. But Thomas died in the same year and for the second time Catherine was a widow, this time with a small son and two step sons. However the latter were in Bradford- on-Avon and William Rogers had come into both the Bradford part of his mother`s Bessils estate and the reversion of the Collyingbourne Valence estate. John the younger son was a pupil lawyer, so their father Thomas though not having amassed much property during his working life, which presumes he was an honest lawyer, had managed to give his first two sons a start in life. And had he lived no doubt would have provided for George Rogers to a greater extent than the reversion of Collyingborne Valence. Thomas Rogers had two IPMs one in Wiltshire dated 2 Nov 1478 held at Bradford by John Boteler, escheator, said that Thomas Rogers on the day he died, held of the Abbess of Shaftesbury, two messuages, one toft with appurtenances in Bradford and Trotte in socage for rent of 12d per annum, value £4 per annum. They also say that Hugh Pagenham esquire was seised of the manor of Smalbroke with appurtenances and by deed granted the said manor to Thomas Rogers and his son William Rogers forever by virtue of which they are seised. William the son survives and the manor is held of Henry Duke of Buckingham by what service they did not know, value £18 per annum. Thomas Rogers held no other lands or tenements in this county. He died on 5 October last and William ROGERS his son and heir, aged 20 years on the morrow of the feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord last past before the date of this inquisition. The Somerset IPM is dated 31 Oct 18 Ed lV and was held at Holewale by Richard Morton, escheator, and says that Thomas Rogers held no lands or tenements of the king when he died, but was seised of one messuage, 40 acres of land, 100 acres of pasture with appurtenances in Frome, held of William Leversege, but they do not know by what service, value £4 per annum. And William Rogers his son and heir is aged 22 years or more. This earlier IPM gives the date of his death as 3rd October. A year later in 1479 the Calendar of Patent Rolls records that on 12th Oct at Westminster a Licence for 20s paid in the hanaper, for William Rogers, son and heir of Thomas Rogers, late one of the King`s segjeants at law, to grant the reversion of the manor of Colyngbourne Valence co Wilts held in chief, on the death of Joan, late the wife of John Leukenore, knight (Sir John was another of those who lost his life at the battle of Tewkesbury along with Sir St. Clare Pomeroy) who holds it for life, and the manor with the exception of an acre of land in it, to William Huddesfield and Katherine his wife for their lives with remainder to his brother, George Rogers and the heirs male of his body. Colyingborne was a large manor divided into various villages or hamlets, C Valence , C Kingston, C Abbotts, C Southampton, and with Burhampton, Affeton and Boscombe all in the county of Wilts was granted on the 8th July 1469 (so prior to Thomas`s marriage to Catherine Courtenay) at Westminster by John Hampton and Philip Chard , containing 20 messuage, 16 tofts, 800 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 400 acres of pasture, 10 marks rent, and a rent of a pair of gilt spurs and a pound of cumin, held in chief, with the exception of 100 acres of wood, parcel of the manor, to John Leukenore and Joan his wife for life with remainder to Thomas Roger and William Roger his son , and the heirs of Thomas , and to grant the said 100 acres of wood held in chief as parcel of the manor, to the said Thomas and William and heirs of Thomas. Licence of £6 paid into the hanaper. Thomas Rogers, Esq. (1435-89). Sergeant-at-law, under appmt. of the crown, 1478, was created "Serviena ad Legem," a life office bestowed because of professional attainments and worth of character, and was granted special arms, which he asked for being the 2nd son; m 1483, as his second wife, Catherine de Courtenay 1444-Jan. 12,1515; desc. Alfred the Great, Emperor Charlemagne of France, Hugh Carpet, King of the Franks, William the Conqueror, Macolm I, King of Scotland, and 6 sureties of the Magna Charta. (Source: "THE COMPENDIUM OF AMERICAN GENEALOGY.") Thomas John Rogers, Esquire, died 15 February 1489, Warwickshire, England, age 54. Thomas Rogers, of Bradford, Sergeant-at-Law was said to be the only Son of Thomas Rogers in one genealogy or the third born son of Sir Henry Fitz-Roger (Henry Rogers). He was born in 1435 and died at “Benham-Valena” in 1489. In 1478 he was created “Serviens ad Legem” and amassed a considerable fortune. He made his own coat of arms instead of using the coat of arms of his ancestors. This is supposed to be the Thomas Rogers (who died in 1485), who married Catherine de Courtenay of Powderham, County. If this is so, he is identical with him known as Thomas Rogers of Bradford, County of Wilts, who with eight others, formed the call of Sergeants at Law, June 9th 1477. Thomas Rogers had 2 wives: 1st Cecilia, daughter and co-heir of William Besyll of Bradford (one of the principal men in Wiltshire, in the time of Henry VI.), by whom he had one son, William who had a son named William from whom is descended, among others, the family of Rogers of Rainscombe, County of Wilts, the present representative of which is Rev. Edward Henry Rogers. In 1483, Thomas Rogers married 2nd, Catharine de Courtenay, daughter of Sir William Courtenay of Powderham, County of Devon by his wife Margaret, daughter of Lord Bonville. (Lineage of Catharine de Courtenay can be traced in unbroken line to Alfred the Great.) Pursuing the maternal ancestry of the Martyr, we find that Sir William Courtenay, the father Catharine, wife of Thomas Rogers of Bradford, was the eldest son of Sir Philip Courtenay (who died in 1463), by Elizabeth, daughter of Walter, Lord Hungerford. Sir Philip was the eldest son of Sir John Courtenay (who died before 1415), by Joan (or Anne), daughter of Alexander Champernowne of Beer Ferrers, and widow of Sir James Chudleigh, Knt. Sir John was the second son of Sir Philip Courtenay, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (who died July 7th, 1406), by Margaret (or Anne), daughter of Sir Thomas Wake of Blisworth, County of Northampton. Sir Philip was the fifth son of Hugh de Courtenay, second of that name Earl of Devon (who died in 1377), by the Lady Margaret de Bohun (who died December 16, 1392). Lady Margaret was the second daughter of Humphrey de Bohun, fifth Earl of Hereford and third of Essex, Lord High Constable (who was slain at Borough Bridge in 1321), by the Princess Elizabeth Plantagenet, sixth daughter of Edward I., by Eleanor, daughter of Ferdinand, King of Castile. From Edward I, through Henry III, John, Henry II, Henry I, and William the Conqueror, even to Charlemagne. Source for the following: A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland, by Barnard Burke: Rogers of Rainscombe, Rogers, Rev. Edward-Henry of Rainscombe, co. Wilts, M.A. &. 1827. Burke states: LADY CATHERINE COURTENAY was born circa 1438 at of Powderham Castle, Devonshire, England, to Sir Philip Courtenay of Powerham and Molland (1404-1463) and Elizabeth Hungerford (1407-1476.) She married (1) Sir St. Clair Pomeroy, son of Henry Pomeroy and Alice Raleigh, circa 27 September 1462; No issue. Katherine Courtenay married (2) *Thomas Rogers, Gent., Justice of the Peace for Wiltshire, Burgess of Marlborough, son of Thomas Roger. Katherine Courtenay married (3) Sir William Huddersfield, Recorder of Exeter, Attorney General to Kings Edward IV & Henry VII, Justice of the Peace for Devonshire, son of William Huddersfield and Alice Gold, before 12 October 1479; they had 1 son, & 2 daughters. Katherine Courtenay died on 12 January 1515, at of Shillingford, Devonshire, England; buried at Shillingford, Devonshire. Her estate was probated in February 1515, age 75. •Transcript of Katherine's will: I Dame Kateryn Lady Huddesfeld beyng of hole mynde and p`fte remembrance the xxj daye of the moneth of November the seconde yere of the reigne of kyng henry the vjjj order and make my will and testament in forme folowing ffyrst I bequeth my soule to Almighty God and to oure blessed Lady and to all the company of hevyn, my body to be buried in the churche of the Grey ffreers of Exetur before Seynt ffraunces beside the highe Aulter in the same Churche. Also I bequeth to the warden of the seid houce and place x marks. And I will that the warden of the same place cause one of the ffriers of the same place to saye one mass dayly at the said Aulte for the soul of me the seide Katryn by the space of VI yeres dayly having takyng and p'ceyvyng of my executors yerly duryng the seid VI yeres VIII marks Also I gyve & bequeth my gowne of blake velvett to the warden of the said place of Graye ffriers And also i will that my Executors imedeately after my decease do cause to be said by honest prest the long and the hole trentell for me the said Katryn takyng and p'ceyvyng for the same trentall XLi. ....Item I will that the churchewardens of braddeforde in Wilshire have my wryton masse booke to praye for the soule of me and of Thomas Rogers somtyme my husband and Sergeant at the Lawe./ Also I will that there be stone laide uppon hym my said husbande at bradeforde aforseid./ Item I will that my daughter Elizabeth Poyntz have all suche stuff as remayneth in my place at birtporte in the countie of Dors as in a bill made and subscribed by me is ....and declared so that the said Elizabeth and her husband Antony poyntz clerly make or do to be made a geidell requytaunce to the executors of me the said Kateryn of all accounts dues and demands./ And that the said Anthony and Elizabeth and none of them their executours nor assigns, vex, trouble , sue, myn executors or any of them/ And if that they or any of them do contrary to this my will that they I will and fully gyve all the said stuff to my sonne George. Also I gyve and bequeth to William Rogers of Bradforde aforseid gentilman sonne to the said Thomas, a standyng cuppe of sylver and gilt with a cover with dragon wyngs. And to his brother John Rogers a flate cup of sylver white with a cover of myn owne armes. Also I will gyve and bequeth to Kateryn one of the doughters of George Rogers my sone xxmarkes in money. Also I bequeth to John Cotteless xld. The residue of all my goods and catalls ...... I freely gyve and bequeth to George Rogers my sonne Edward Rogers sonne and heire apparant to the said George and Elizabeth Rogers daughter to the same George whome I order and make myn Executors. set my name, there beyng p`sent William sampford Robt fforny." Prob11/18 f 31 LH (4 Holder) [This is an abridged transcript.] According to page 33 in "Death and Memory in Medieval Exeter" it states that Lady Katherine Huddesfield asked for a grave in the Franciscan Friary and this request is shown in the above will. It seems that the brass marking her burial was removed to Shillingford St. George and put with the one marking her husband's death according to the pasage in "Monumental Brasses of Devon" page iv. •Per History of MF Planters by L.C. Hills 8th gen. in direct line from Edward I, King of England Gibson says "House of Courtenay is one of the most illustrious races among the English nobility" ---------------------------------------------- Catherine de Courtenay was the daughter of Sir Philip de Courtenay, Knight of Powderham Castle in Devon. She and Thomas had two sons, George, the elder and John. Catherine or Katherine (as it was more frequently spelled) was the second daughter and youngest child of Sir Philip, who was born in 1404 and died in 1463. Her mother was Elizabeth Hungerford, daughter of Lord Walter Hungerford and Catherine Peverell. It is through the de Courtenay line we are related to the Plantagenets. The House of Courtenay was considered one of the most illustrious families among the English nobility. When George Rogers, son of Katherine de Courtenay and Thomas Rogers, was 30 years old, his mother died. William, the eldest son of Thomas Rogers by his first wife, was heir to the Rogers estate. His second son, George, Katherine's eldest child was her personal heir and received the property which came to his mother from the Courtenay estates. His third child, *John, was educated and got material assistance from the Courtenays, but genealogically he was the recipient of the greatest heirloom his mother could have bestowed upon him, viz.: her personal arms, the Courtenay escutcheon, engraved on her own silver drinking cup - such a bequeathal in that era would be given only to one of her own blood, and thereby clinches the blood-line Courtenay descent of her youngest son as surely as that of her eldest, the entailed heir. Katherine de Courtenay was immensely rich with a most elaborate pedigree, running through the Royalty of three nations. The account of the Courtenays in Collins's Peerage is taken from Ezra Cleaveland's 1735 book 'A Genealogical History of the Noble and Illustrious Family of Courtenay'. Cleaveland says, "The 2d Daughter of Sir William Courtenay was Catherine, who was first married to Thomas Rogers, Serjeant at Law, from whom was issued Rogers of Cannington in Somersetshire, whose family is now extinct: Her second Husband was Sir William Huddesfield, Attorney-General to King Edward IV. of the Privy Council to Henry VII. and Justice of Oyer and Terminer; and he had by her a Daughter named Elizabeth, Wife of Sir Anthony Pointz of Acton in Gloucestershire. Sir William Huddesfield with his Lady Catherine was buried in the little Church of Shillingford, which Manour he purchased, and unto their Memory there is a fair Monument erected, having the following Inscriptions...On another Part of the Tomb is this; 'Dame Catherine the Wife of Sir william Huddesfield, Knight, Daughter to Sir William Courtenay, Knight." Katherine Courtenay, born about 1450, died 12 January 1515, buried St. George Church, Shillingford, Devon. She married 1st (settlement dated 27 September 1462), Sir St Clare Pomeroy of Stockleigh Pomeroy (born by 1439; died 31 May 1471), son of Sir Henry Pomeroy of Berry Pomeroy & Alice Raleigh. No surviving issue. Katherine married 2nd, Thomas Rogers of Smallbroke (born about 1438; died 3 October 1478, buried Holy Trinity Church, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire), son of Thomas Rogers of Bristol, Katherine married 3rd 1479, Sir William Huddesfield of Shillingford (born about 1435; died 23 June 1499), son of William Huddesfield of Honiton & Alice Golde, and had further issue, one daughter, Elizabeth Huddesfield (1482-by 1527). Apr 2016 by angleton1916 Katherine Courtenay was born circa 1440 at of Powderham Castle, Devonshire, England. She married Sir St. Clair Pomeroy, son of Henry Pomeroy and Alice Raleigh, circa 27 September 1462; No issue. Katherine Courtenay married (2) Thomas Rogers, Gent., Justice of the Peace for Wiltshire, Burgess of Marlborough, son of Thomas Roger, after 31 May 1471; They had 1 son (George, Esq.) Katherine Courtenay married Sir William Huddersfield, Recorder of Exeter, Attorney General to Kings Edward IV & Henry VII, Justice of the Peace for Devonshire, son of William Huddersfield and Alice Gold, before 12 October 1479; They had 1 son, & 2 daughters (including Elizabeth, wife of Sir Anthony Poyntz). Katherine Courtenay died on 12 January 1515 at of Shillingford, Devonshire, England; Buried at Shillingford, Devonshire. Her estate was probated in February 1515.5,7 Children of Thomas John Rogers and Catherine Courtenay: 1.George Rogers 2.Thomas John Fits Rogers was born about 1484 of Deritend, Aston, Warwickshire, England, to Thomas John Rogers (1435-1489) and Catherine Courtenay (1438-1514.) He married Margaret Wyatt about 1505, of Deritend, Warwickshire, England. Thomas John Rogers died about 1530, of Deritend, Warwickshire, England, at age 45. + 3. SIR THOMAS JOHN FITZ ROGERS (1484-1530) 3-a: LADY MARGARET WYATT (1485-1537) THOMAS JOHN III LORIMER LORYMER SIR YEOMAN OF DERITEND ESQUIRE OF FITZ ROGERS was born about 1484 of Deritend, Aston, Warwickshire, England, to Thomas John Rogers (1435-1489) and Catherine Courtenay (1438-1515.) He married Margaret Wyatt about 1505, of Deritend, Warwickshire, England. Thomas John Fitz Rogers (1484-1530) He was a lormer—a maker of bits and spurs. Thomas John Rogers died about 1530, of Deritend Manor, Warwickshire, England, at age 45. He was buried at the Churchyard of St. Peter and St. Paul, Aston, Birmingham, England. John Rogers of Deritend was the youngest son of Thomas and Catherine de Courtenay. He was born at Bradford in 1484 and died about 1530. He married Margaret Wyatt in 1505. John and Mary Rogers had 3 sons and 3 daughters as follows: 1. John, who married Adryan Pratt, of Brabant 2. William 3. Edward 4. Ellenor, who married Robert Mylward of Alnechurch, County of Worcester 5. Joan also married, but the name of whose husband is not stated. LADY MARGARET WYATT was born about 1485, of Ashington Castle, Abington, Kent, England, to Henry Wyatt Knight Banneret (1460-1536) and Mary Anne Skinner (1466-1560.) She married Thomas John Fits Rogers about 1505, of Deritend, Warwickshire, England. Lady Margaret Wyatt was a favorite companion of Queen Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII of England. Margaret is best remembered for having been a companion of Anne, Boleyn, whose family estates lay near the Wyatts’ and who later employed Margaret as one of her ladies-in-waiting. A portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger shows a woman presumed to be Margaret at the age of thirty-four, and it is assumed that it was painted around 1540. Margaret was one of Anne’s chief ladies-in-waiting, and accompanied her to Calais, France, in 1532, where it is presumed Anne and Henry VIII made secret plans to marry in the immediate future. It is know that Anne had a lady-in-waiting who “she loves as a sister,” and it has been suggested that this lady was Margaret. She was certainly part of the Queen’s circle of favorites. As Mistress of the Queen’s Wardrobe, she would presumably have played a leading part in the decadent social life at a court in the mid-1530’s, which was fueled by the extravagance of Henry and Anne. Lady Margaret was sent to attend her royal mistress in the Tower of London in May 1536 when the Queen was arrested on charges of adultery, treason, and incest. Margaret also attended Anne on the scaffold on 19 May, and even received the last gift of a prayer book from her. After Anne was beheaded, Margaret acted as chief mourner at her small funeral. Anne had written a short farewell to Margaret inside the prayer book: “Remember me when you do pray.” Margaret Wyatt passed away 10 March 1537, in Aston, Warwickshire, England, at age 52. Children of Thomas John Rogers and Lady Margaret Wyatt: 1.Sir Edward Rogers, Knight, 1507-1567. 2.Joan Rogers, 1507; md. Baldwin Brook. 3.Reverend John Fitz Rogers the Martyr, was born about 1507, of Deritend, Warwickshire, England, to Thomas John Rogers (1484-1530) and Margaret Wyatt (1485-1537.) He was the first Martyr of Queen Mary’s reign. He was burned at the stake in Smithfield. He died 4 February 1555, at age 47. 4.William Rogers, 1510-1553. 5.William John Rogers, 1510-1615. 6.Bernard Rogers 1511-1611. 7.Edward Rogers 1514-. 8.Eleanore Rogers, 1514; md. Robert Mylward. 9.Eleanor Rogers, 1515-1608. 10.Joan Rogers, 1516-1615. 11.Johan Rogers, 1516-. + 4. REVERAND JOHN ROGERS THE MARTYR (1507-1555) 4-a: ADRIANA PRATT (1511-1572) REVEREND JOHN ROGERS THE MARTYR was born 4 February 1507, in Deritend, Birmingham, England, to Thomas John Rogers (1485-1530) and Margaret Wyatt (1485-1537.) He was a clergyman, Bible translator, Commentator, Translator and printer of the English language Bible. The first person executed by Bloody Mary. Esq. Christian Minister. Married in Belgium by a Roman Cardinal to Adriana de Pratt de Weyden (Adriana Pratt) about 1536 of Brabant, Antwerp, Belgium. In Belgium he met with William Tyndale and abandoned the Catholic Church. Rogers soon proved the thoroughness of his conversion to Protestantism by taking a wife. This was late in 1536 or early in 1537. The Lady, Adriana de Weyden (the surname was anglicized into Pratt,) was of an Antwerp family. “She was more richly endowed,” says Fox, “with virtue and soberness of life than with worldly treasures.” After his marriage Rogers removed to Wittenberg, to take charge of a protestant congregation. He rapidly became proficient in German. (Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-2, 22 Records for John Rogers.) John Rogers (Bible editor and martyr) Bornc. 1505 Deritend, Birmingham, England Died4 February 1555 Smithfield, London, England John Rogers (c. 1505 – 4 February 1555) was a clergyman, Bible translator and commentator, and the first English Protestant martyr under Mary I of England. Biography of John Rogers Early life Rogers was born in Deritend, an area of Birmingham then within the parish of Aston. His father was also called John Rogers and was a lorimer – a maker of bits and spurs – whose family came from Aston; his mother was Margaret Wyatt, the daughter of a tanner with family in Erdington and Sutton Coldfield. Rogers was educated at the Guild School of St John the Baptist in Deritend, and at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge University, where he graduated B.A. in 1526. Between 1532 and 1534 he was rector of Holy Trinity the Less in the City of London. Antwerp and the Matthew Bible In 1534, Rogers went to Antwerp as chaplain to the English merchants of the Company of the Merchant Adventurers. Blue plaque and other plaque in Deritend, Birmingham. Here he met William Tyndale, under whose influence he abandoned the Roman Catholic faith, and married Antwerp native Adriana de Weyden (b. 1522, anglicised to Adrana Pratt in 1552) in 1537. After Tyndale's death, Rogers pushed on with his predecessor's English version of the Old Testament, which he used as far as 2 Chronicles, employing Myles Coverdale's translation (1535) for the remainder and for the Apocrypha. Although it is claimed that Rogers was the first person to ever print a complete English Bible that was translated directly from the original Greek & Hebrew, there was also a reliance upon a Latin translation of the Hebrew Bible by Sebastian Münster and published in 1534/5. Tyndale's New Testament had been published in 1526. The complete Bible was put out under the pseudonym of Thomas Matthew in 1537; it was printed in Paris and Antwerp by Adriana's uncle, Sir Jacobus van Meteren. Richard Grafton published the sheets and got leave to sell the edition (1500 copies) in England. At the insistence of Archbishop Cranmer, the "King's most gracious license" was granted to this translation. Previously in the same year, the 1537 reprint of the Myles Coverdale's translation had been granted such a licence. The pseudonym "Matthew" is associated with Rogers, but it seems more probable that Matthew stands for Tyndale's own name, which, back then, was dangerous to employ. Rogers had little to do with the translation; his own share in that work was probably confined to translating the prayer of Manasses (inserted here for the first time in a printed English Bible), the general task of editing the materials at his disposal, and preparing the marginal notes collected from various sources. These are often cited as the first original English language commentary on the Bible. Rogers also contributed the Song of Manasses in the Apocrypha, which he found in a French Bible printed in 1535. His work was largely used by those who prepared the Great Bible (1539–40), and from this came the Bishops' Bible (1568) and the King James Version. Rogers matriculated at the University of Wittenberg on 25 November 1540, where he remained for three years, becoming a close friend of Philipp Melanchthon and other leading figures of the early Protestant Reformation. On leaving Wittenberg he spent four and a half years as a superintendent of a Lutheran church in Meldorf, Dithmarschen, near the mouth of the River Elbe in the north of Germany. Rogers returned to England in 1548, where he published a translation of Philipp Melanchthon's Considerations of the Augsburg Interim. In 1550 he was presented to the crown livings of St Margaret Moses and St Sepulchre in London, and in 1551 was made a prebendary of St. Paul's, where the dean and chapter soon appointed him divinity lecturer. He courageously denounced the greed shown by certain courtiers with reference to the property of the suppressed monasteries, and defended himself before the privy council. He also declined to wear the prescribed vestments, donning instead a simple round cap. On the accession of Mary he preached at Paul's Cross commending the "true doctrine taught in King Edward's days," and warning his hearers against "pestilent Popery, idolatry and superstition." Defamatory pamphlets littered the streets exhorting Protestants to take up arms against Mary Tudor. Nobles and gentlemen favouring the word of God were asked to overthrow the “detestable papists,” especially “the great devil,” Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester. A number of leading Protestant figures, including John Rogers, were arrested and leading reformist bishops such as John Hooper and Hugh Latimer were imprisoned weeks later. Thomas Cranmer was sent to the Tower for his role in Lady Jane’s attempted coup. Rogers was also against radical Protestants. After Joan of Kent was imprisoned in 1548 and convicted in April 1549, John Foxe, one of the few Protestants opposed to burnings, approached Rogers to intervene to save Joan, but he refused with the comment that burning was "sufficiently mild" for a crime as grave as heresy. Imprisonment and martyrdom On 16 August 1553 he was summoned before the council and bidden to keep within his own house. His emoluments were taken away and his prebend was filled in October. In January 1554, Bonner, the new Bishop of London, sent him to Newgate Prison, where he lay with John Hooper, Laurence Saunders, John Bradford and others for a year. Their petitions, whether for less rigorous treatment or for opportunity of stating their case, were disregarded. In December 1554, Parliament re-enacted the penal statutes against Lollards, and on 22 January 1555, two days after they took effect, Rogers (with ten other people) came before the council at Gardiner's house in Southwark, and defended himself in the examination that took place. On 28 and 29 January he came before the commission appointed by Cardinal Pole, and was sentenced to death by Gardiner for heretically denying the Christian character of the Church of Rome and the real presence in the sacrament. He awaited and met death cheerfully, though he was even denied a meeting with his wife. He was burned at the stake on 4 February 1555 at Smithfield. Noailles, the French ambassador, speaks of the support given to Rogers by the greatest part of the people: "even his children assisted at it, comforting him in such a manner that it seemed as if he had been led to a wedding." John Roger’s Execution at Smithfield, 4 February 1555. John Rogers, Vicar of St. Sepulchre's, and Reader of St. Paul's, London. Picture from Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, Chapter 16. Bust, St John's, Deritend A bust in his memory was erected at St John's Church, Deritend in 1853, by public subscription. The quotation that follows is from Foxe's Book of Martyrs, Chapter 16. It is included here because of its historical significance, being the vehicle by which the story of Rev. John Rogers has been most widely disseminated: "John Rogers was educated at Cambridge, and was afterward many years chaplain to the merchant adventurers at Antwerp in Brabant. Here he met with the celebrated martyr William Tyndale, and Miles Coverdale, both voluntary exiles from their country for their aversion to popish superstition and idolatry. They were the instruments of his conversion; and he united with them in that translation of the Bible into English, entitled "The Translation of Thomas Matthew." From the Scriptures he knew that unlawful vows may be lawfully broken; hence he married, and removed to Wittenberg in Saxony, for the improvement of learning; and he there learned the Dutch language, and received the charge of a congregation, which he faithfully executed for many years. On King Edward's accession, he left Saxony to promote the work of reformation in England; and, after some time, Nicholas Ridley, then bishop of London, gave him a prebend in St. Paul's Cathedral, and the dean and chapter appointed him reader of the divinity lesson there. Here he continued until Queen Mary's succession to the throne, when the Gospel and true religion were banished, and the Antichrist of Rome, with his superstition and idolatry, introduced. By Willem van de Passe: The circumstance of Mr. Rogers having preached at Paul's cross, after Queen Mary arrived at the Tower, has been already stated. He confirmed in his sermon the true doctrine taught in King Edward's time, and exhorted the people to beware of the pestilence of popery, idolatry, and superstition. For this he was called to account, but so ably defended himself that, for that time, he was dismissed. The proclamation of the queen, however, to prohibit true preaching, gave his enemies a new handle against him. Hence he was again summoned before the council, and commanded to keep to his house. He did so, though he might have escaped; and though he perceived the state of the true religion to be desperate. He knew he could not want a living in Germany; and he could not forget a wife and ten children, and to seek means to succor them. But all these things were insufficient to induce him to depart, and, when once called to answer in Christ's cause, he stoutly defended it, and hazarded his life for that purpose. After long imprisonment in his own house, the restless Bonner, bishop of London, caused him to be committed to Newgate, there to be lodged among thieves and murderers. After Mr. Rogers had been long and straitly imprisoned, and lodged in Newgate among thieves, often examined, and very uncharitably entreated, and at length unjustly and most cruelly condemned by Stephen Gardiner, bishop of Winchester, the fourth day of February, in the year of our Lord 1555, being Monday in the morning, he was suddenly warned by the keeper of Newgate's wife, to prepare himself for the fire; who, being then sound asleep, could scarce be awaked. At length being raised and awaked, and bid to make haste, then said he, "If it be so, I need not tie my points." And so was had down, first to bishop Bonner to be degraded: which being done, he craved of Bonner but one petition; and Bonner asked what that should be. Mr. Rogers replied that he might speak a few words with his wife before his burning, but that could not be obtained of him. When the time came that he should be brought out of Newgate to Smithfield, the place of his execution, Mr. Woodroofe, one of the sheriffs, first came to Mr. Rogers, and asked him if he would revoke his abominable doctrine, and the evil opinion of the Sacrament of the altar. Mr. Rogers answered, "That which I have preached I will seal with my blood." Then Mr. Woodroofe said, "Thou art an heretic." "That shall be known," quoth Mr. Rogers, "at the Day of Judgment." "Well," said Mr. Woodroofe, "I will never pray for thee." "But I will pray for you," said Mr. Rogers; and so was brought the same day, the fourth of February, by the sheriffs, towards Smithfield, saying the Psalm Miserere by the way, all the people wonderfully rejoicing at his constancy; with great praises and thanks to God for the same. And there in the presence of Mr. Rochester, comptroller of the queen's household, Sir Richard Southwell, both the sheriffs, and a great number of people, he was burnt to ashes, washing his hands in the flame as he was burning. A little before his burning, his pardon was brought, if he would have recanted; but he utterly refused it. He was the first martyr of all the blessed company that suffered in Queen Mary's time that gave the first adventure upon the fire. His wife and children, being eleven in number, ten able to go, and one sucking at her breast, met him by the way, as he went towards Smithfield. This sorrowful sight of his own flesh and blood could nothing move him, but that he constantly and cheerfully took his death with wonderful patience, in the defence and quarrel of the Gospel of Christ." The following is by Richard Falkenbridge, “leaves from ye Journall of Marian Drayton (1592,) 189-191: “Upon his waye to the place where he sholde presentlye be burned dyd Master Rogers espye his wife with her eleven small children coming to meete him, who never had been suffred to come at him whileas he layd in pryson which was nowe more than a yere. So cruelle and with suche unkynde malyce dyd his ennemyes deale with this godlye man who whenas he was at the stake, and even then a pardon from the Quene held before him wolde in no wyse recant or think to possesse lyfe by the renouncying of his constancy, and so endured unto the ende: and that with such marvellous pacience and stedfast joye that all menne blessed God for the same and rejoysed beholdynge him.” Reverend John Rogers was burned at the stake, 4 Feb 1555, at age 48, for his God. Signature of Reverend John Rogers John Rogers meets Adriana Pratt ADRIANA PRATT (Adriana de Pratt de Weyden) was born 1 January 1511, in of Brabant, Antwerp, Belgium, Holy Roman Empire, to DeWeyden (Mcheydon) Pratt DeWeyden (1474-1568) and Carter. Adriana married John Rogers 1 January 1536, at age 25 in Warwick, England. John was born on January 25 1507, in of, Deritend, Warwickshire, England. Adriana passed away 8 August 1572, in Smithfield, England, age 61. Children of Reverend John Rogers “Martyr” and Adriana Pratt: 1.Daniel Rogers (1538-1591) 2.Susannah Rogers (1539-1565) 3.Ambrose Rogers (1540-1591) 4.Proctor John Rogers was born 21 November 1538, Wittenberg, Duchy of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, to Reverend John Rogers (1505-1555) and Adriana Pratt (1511-1572.) He came to England with the family in 1548 and was naturalized with them by Special Act of parliament in 1552. He married Mary Leete, daughter of William Leete, of Everden, county of Cambridge, D.L. He died 3 July 1601, at Moulsham, Chelmsford, Essex, England (will probated), at about age 63. He was a proctor of the civil law. 5.Samuel Rogers (1545-1635) 6.Philip Rogers (1546- ) 7.Elizabeth Rogers (1549-1626) 8.Augustine Rogers (1550-) 9.Hester Rogers (1553-1647) 10.Ray (Barnaby Rogers (1554-1627) + 5. JOHN C. ROGERS (1538-1601) 5-a: MARY LEETE (1542-1579) JOHN C. ROGERS was born 21 November 1538, Wittenberg, Duchy of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, to Reverend John Rogers (1505-1555) and Adriana Pratt (1511-1572.) He came to England with the family in 1548 and was naturalized with them by Special Act of parliament in 1552. It is doubtful if he left the country after his father’s death, as he matriculated as a pensioner of St. John’s College, Cambridge, May 17, 1558, only about three years after his father was martyred. He afterwards migrated to Trinity College, of which he became a scholar. He proceeded B.A. in 1562-3, was soon after elected Fellow, and commenced M.A. in 1567. In some old pedigrees he is styled as “Proctor of the Civil Law,” but, in 1574, he was created LL.D., and on the 21st of November in that year, he was admitted to the College of Advocates. He married Mary Leete, daughter of William Leete, about 1563, of Wittenberg, Sachsen, Prussia. He died 3 July 1601, at Moulsham, Chelmsford, Essex, England (will probated) at age 63. MARY LEETE was born about 1542, of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England, to William Leete (1520-1560) and Flora Brown (1520-1580.) She married John C. Rogers about 1563, of Wittenberg, Sachsen, Prussia. Mary Leete passed away 15 April 1579, in Chelmsford, Essex, England, at age 37. Chelmsford Cathedral Children of John C. Rogers and Mary Leete: 1.Constantine Rogers, 1565- 2.John Rogers, 1566-1611 3.Cassandra Rogers 1567- 4.Elizabeth Rogers, 1569-1676 5.Heckuba Rogers, 1569- 6.Reverend John Rogers was born about 1571, of Great Baddow, Essex, England, to John C. Rogers (1538-1601) and Mary Leete (1542-1579.) He married Bridget Ray, in about 1595. John Rogers died 18 October 1636, age 65, in Dedham, Essex, England. 7.Edward Rogers, 1574- 8.Jeremiah Rogers, 1574-1625 9.Mary Rogers, 1577-1628 10.Elizabeth Rogers, 1577- 11.Varro Rogers, 1579- + 6. REVEREND JOHN ROGERS (1571-1636) 6-a: BRIDGET RAY (1575-1613) REVEREND JOHN ROGERS was born about 1571, of Moulsham, Essex, England, to John C. Rogers (1538-1601) and Mary Leete (1542-1579.) Referred to as “Roaring” John Rogers, for his fiery preaching style, was a well-known English Puritan clergyman and preacher. He is not to be confused with John Rogers (1500-1555,) the Protestant martyr. His parents were John Rogers (died 1601), a shoemaker from Moulsham in Essex, and his wife, Mary (died 1575.) He married Bridget Ray, in about 1595, of Chelmsford, Essex, England.At the time of their marriage Rev. John Rogers was Rector of the Church at Haverhill, about six miles from Stradishall in Suffolk, England. Richard Rogers, his uncle, provided for his education at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he seems to have graduated in 1591/2. In 1592 he became vicar of Honingham, Norfolk, and in 1603 he succeeded Lawrence Fairclough, father of Samuel Fairclough, as vicar of Haverhill, Suffolk. In 1605 he became lecturer, not vicar as some scholars believe, of Dedham, Essex, where for over thirty years he had the repute of being "one of the most awakening preachers of the age." The vicars and lecturers are listed inside the church by the north door. On his lecture days his church overflowed. On one occasion, according to John Howe based on a report by Thomas Goodwin, Rogers rebuked the congregation for their woeful neglect of the Bible. His eloquence, some would say anointed preaching, moved many to tears and loud weeping. On market days he preached to hundreds of people from the tower by the muniment room above the north porch. This muniment room holds some early editions of his works. Cotton Mather reports a saying of Ralph Brownrig that Rogers would "do more good with his wild notes than we with our set music." His lecture was suppressed from 1629 till 1631, on the ground of his nonconformity. His subsequent compliance was not strict. Giles Firmin, one of his converts, never saw him wear a surplice, and he only occasionally used the prayer-book, and then repeated portions of it from memory. He died on 18 October 1636, and was buried in the churchyard at Dedham. There is a tombstone to his memory, and also a mural monument in the church on the north wall of the sanctuary. His funeral sermon was preached by John Knowles. His engraved portrait exhibits a worn face, and depicts him in nightcap, ruff, and full beard. Matthew Newcomen succeeded him at Dedham. Nathaniel Rogers was his second son. He published: •The Doctrine of Faith, 1627. •A Treatise of Love, 1629. (Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rogers_(c._1570%E2%80%931636) John Rogers died 18 October 1636, age 65, in Dedham, Essex, England. He was buried about 20 October 1636, Churchyard, Dedham, Essex, England. John Rogers (1571-1636) Vicar of Dedham, Essex Contributed By: Linda Hill · 17 November 2014 · “ROARING JOHN” ROGERS (ABT1572–1636) OF DEDHAM, ESSEX A person grave, a patron rare, most humble, godly, wise, Whose presence made the wicked feare, when they beheld his eyes. —Elegy on the life of the Reverend John Rogers THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT of the life of John Rogers of Dedham, Essex, by Alexander Gordon is quoted in full from the Dictionary of National Biography (vol. 17, pp. 129–30). John Rogers is Leonora’s eleventh-great-grandfather through his son, the Massachusetts immigrant Rev. Nathaniel Rogers (abt1598–1655) of Ipswich, Massachusett s. ROGERS, JOHN (1572?–1636), puritan divine, a native of Essex, was born about 1572. He was a near relative of Richard Rogers (1550?–1618) [q.v.], who provided for his education at Cambridge. Twice did the ungrateful lad sell his books and waste the proceeds. His kinsman would have discarded him but for his wife’s intercession. On a third trial Rogers finished his university career with credit. In 1592 he became vicar of Honingham, Norfolk, and in 1603 he succeeded Lawrence Fairclough, father of Samuel Fairclough [q.v.], as vicar of Haverhill, Suffolk. In 1605 he became vicar of Dedham, Essex, where for over thirty years he had the repute of being ‘one of the most awakening preachers of the age.’ On his lecture days his church overflowed. Cotton Mather reports a saying of Ralph Brownrig [q.v.] that Rogers would ‘do more good with his wild notes that we with our set music.’ His lecture was supressed from 1629 till 1631, on the ground of his nonconformity. His subsequent compliance was not strict. Giles Firmin [q.v.], one of his converts, ‘never saw him wear a surplice,’ and he only occasionally used the prayer-book, and then repeated portions of it from memory. He died on 18 Oct. 1636, and was buried in the churchyard at Dedham. There is a tombstone to his memory, and also a mural monument in the church. His funeral sermon was preached by John Knowles (1600?–1685) [q.v.]. His engraved portrait exhibits a worn face, and depicts him in nightcap, ruff, and full beard. Matthew Newcomen [q.v.] succeeded him at Dedham. Nathaniel Rogers [q.v.] was his second son. He published: 1. ‘The Doctrine of Faith,’ &c., 1627, 12mo; 6th edit. 1634, 12mo. 2. ‘A Treatise of Love,’ &c., 1629, 12mo; 3rd edit. 1637, 12mo. Posthumous was 3. ‘A Godly and Fruitful Exposition upon … the First Epistle of Peter,’ &c., 1650, fol. Brook assigns to him, without date, ‘Sixty Memorials of a Godly Life.’ He prefaced ‘Gods Treasurie displayed,’ &c., 1630, 12mo, by F.B. (Francis Bunny?) A.G. Simon Gallup, a local historian of the Dedham area today, kindly sent me some corrections to the above DNB account in January 2002. He writes: “Rogers was never vicar of Dedham but the lecturer and the distinction is important as there was a vicar as well. Briefly, after the Reformation there was a need and public demand for preaching, however Elizabeth did not want the clergy to preach because a) many were almost illiterate and b) most had been brought up with Roman Catholic values. As a result private enterprise took over and some communities employed a lecturer as well as the vicar. The duty of the lecturer was to give two lectures a week, one at 08.00 on a Tuesday (before the market which started at 09.00) and one on Sunday afternoon. Rogers was certainly a very powerful preacher and he would sometimes preach to 1200 people and in fine weather preached from the top of the North Porch. People came from Cambridge, 60 miles away, on horseback just to hear him. [The] position of Lecturer continued until 1918 when it was combined with that of the vicar.” Another Writes John Rogers, Puritan minister of Dedham, Essex in the year 1620, preached a memorable sermon on the theme of making the Bible an important part of daily life, at the same time allowing himself some pulpit dramatics. First, he portrayed God addressing the congregation and saying: "I have trusted you so long with my Bible, but you have slighted it: it lies in your houses covered over with cobwebs, you care not to listen to it. Because of this you shall have my Bible no longer." Removing the huge pulpit Bible from its place, he covered it over with a cloth, then kneeling down in the pulpit he impersonated the people crying: "Oh God, whatever you do, don't take the Bible away from us. Take our children, burn our houses, destroy our goods, but spare us the Bible." Then, acting as God again, he said: "Say you so? Well, I will try you a little while longer." Replacing the Bible onto the reading desk, he said: "I will see from now on how you use it, whether you love it more, observe it more, practice it more, and live more according to it." The result of this? The whole congregation dissolved in tears. Thomas Goodwin, who was an eyewitness to this occasion, said that he was compelled to hang for a quarter of an hour upon the neck of his horse weeping before he had power to mount, so strange an impression was there upon him and generally upon the people. John Rogers had touched upon a very sensitive spot, for Puritanism, whatever else it might have had against it and with all its flaws, it was a Bible movement. They saw reverence of God as reverence for his Word, service for God as obeying his Word and disregard of Scripture as the greatest possible insult to its divine author. But should not all decades be like that? Tombstone of John Rogers BRIDGET RAY was born 5 January 1576, in Stradishall, Suffolk, England, to Richard Ray (1531-1610) and Margery Biggs (1548-1612.) She married Rev. John Rogers, of Dedham, in about 1595. Bridget Ray passed away about 1613, of Dedham, Essex, England, age 37. Dedham, St Mary the Virgin High Street, Dedham, Essex, England Children or John Rogers and Bridget Ray: 1.John Rogers, IV, 1696-1628. 2.Rev. Nathaniel Rogers, was born about 1598, of Dedham, Essex, England, to Rev. John Rogers (1570-1636) and Bridget Ray (1575- .) He was an English clergyman and early New England pastor. He married Margaret Crane. Nathaniel Rogers died 3 July 1655, at age 67, in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony. 3.Samuel Rogers, b. 1602. 4.Daniel Rogers, b. 1606. 5.Bridget Rogers, b. 1609, Dedham, Eng.; md. 1625, Edmond Angier; d. 1681. 6.Martha Rogers, b. 1612; d. 1683. 7.Abigail Rogers, b. 1612. 8.Bernard Rogers, b. 1613. + 7. REVEREND NATHANIEL ROGERS (1598-1655) 7-a: MARGARET CRANE (1600-1676) REVEREND NATHANIEL ROGERS was born about 1598, of Dedham, Essex, England, to Rev. John Rogers (Puritan) (1570-1636) and Bridget Ray (1575- .) He was an English clergyman and early New England pastor. His father, John Rogers, was the minister of Haverhill when he was born. He was educated at Dedham grammar school and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, which he entered as a sizar on 9 May 1614, graduating B.A. in 1617 and M.A. in 1621. For two years he was domestic chaplain to some person of rank, and then went as curate to John Barkham at Bocking, Essex. There Rogers, whose chief friends were Thomas Hooker, then lecturer at Chelmsford, and other Essex Puritans, adopted decidedly Puritan views. His rector finally dismissed him for performing the burial office over an eminent person without a surplice. Giles Firmin calls Rogers "a man so able and judicious in soul-work that I would have trusted my own soul with him,” and describes his preaching in his father's pulpit at Dedham. The Surplice Robe - An example A surplice (Late Latin superpelliceum, from super, "over" and pellicia, "fur garment") is a liturgical vestment of the Western Christian Church. The surplice is in the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton fabric, reaching to the knees, with wide or moderately wide sleeves. It was originally a long garment with open sleeves reaching nearly to the ground. As it remains in the Western Catholic, Anglican, and some Lutheran traditions, the surplice often has shorter, closed sleeves and square shoulders. Anglicans typically refer to a Roman-style surplice with the Medieval Latin term cotta (meaning "cut-off' in Italian), as it is derived from the cut-off alb. English-speaking Catholics, however, typically do not make the distinction between the two styles and refer to both as a "surplice". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surplice For two years he was domestic chaplain to some person of rank, and then went as curate to John Barkham at Bocking, Essex. There Rogers, whose chief friends were Thomas Hooker, then lecturer at Chelmsford, and other Essex puritans, adopted decidedly puritan views. His rector finally dismissed him for performing the burial office over an eminent person without a surplice On leaving Bocking he was for five years rector of Assington, Suffolk. On 1 June 1636 he sailed with his wife and family for New England, where they arrived in November. Rogers was ordained pastor of Ipswich, Massachusetts, on 20 February 1638, when he succeeded Nathaniel Ward as co-pastor with John Norton. On 6 September he took the oath of freedom at Ipswich, and was soon appointed a member of the synod, and one of a body deputed to reconcile a difference between the legalists and the antinomians. He died at Ipswich on 3 July 1655, aged 57. Rogers published nothing but a letter in Latin to the House of Commons, dated 17 December 1643, urging church reform; it was printed in July 1644. It contained a few lines of censure on the aspersions of the king in a number of Mercurius Britannicus, to which the newspaper replied abusively on 12 August 1644. He also left in manuscript a treatise in Latin in favour of congregational church government, a portion of which is printed by Cotton Mather in his Magnalia Christi Americana. By his wife Margaret (d. 23 January 1656), daughter of Robert Crane of Coggeshall, Essex, whom he married 23 January 1625, Coggeshall, Essex, England. “On 1st June, 1636, he sailed with his wife and family for New England, where they arrived in November.” A passage of 168 days, arriving in Boston on 17 November 1636. He was a clergyman. He was invited by some emigrants in his father’s parish to settle with them in Dedham, New England, but as all could not be accommodate there, he accompanied the rest to Ipswich. There he took the place of Rev. Nathaniel Ward (a stepson of his grand uncle Richard Rogers of Weathersfield, England) whose ill health obliged him to give up his pastoral charge. “In whose stead the church called to office this holy man of God whose labors in this western world have been very great, a very sweet heavenly minded man.” He was ordained in Ipswich, 20 February 1638. He was the first pastor of the church at Ipswich in 1639. Author of “The Simple Cobler of Agawan,” a politico-religious satire. “Nathaniel Rogers and Jonathan Norton were among the people chosen to ‘better order the school’ in 1651. Nathaniel Rogers’ son John graduated from Harvard in 1649 and in 1683 became the president of Harvard Cotton Mather called him one of the greatest men that ever set foot on American land. Though usually cheerful, he had some seasons of great despondency. But during his last sickness, he was full of pleasant conversation and one of his last acts was to bless the three children of his only daughter, Margaret, the wife of Rev. William Hubbard, who had been particularly dutiful to him. “Anno 1655, in the beginning of the 5th moneth God sent an Epidemicall siknes & faintness; few escaped, many were very sick sevefrall dyed, as Elisabeth Bowles & c. in or town, mr. Rogers of Ipswich the Revd Pastor there, mr Samuel Eaton at Newhave & his wife.” He expired in the afternoon of 3 July 1655, age 57 years. His last words were, “My times are in thy hands.” Last Will and Testament Proved in Ipswich Court 25 July 1655: The last will and testament of Mr. Nathaniel Rogers of the Church of Christ at Ipswich, as was taken from his owne mouth July 3, Anno Dom: 1655. Concerning my outward estate. To one of the brethren I have left a peculiar charge, which he shall have power to himself to doe, and not to suspend. The summe of my estate both in Old England, and New, seems to amount to about ye value of twelve hundred pound; of which sume, foure hundred pound is expected form my father Mr. Robert Crane in England. To my sonne john, to prevent expectation of a double portion, I have not so bequeathed; he hath never beene by any labour serviceable to his breathren, but hath been upheld by their labour, & paine, while he hath been determining his way. Therefore I give and bequeath to him an equall portion with his other brethren, viz, ye sume of one hundred pound of my estate in New England. To my sonne Nathaniel I give and bequeath ye sume of one hundre pound out of my estate in Old England; & one hundred pound out of my estate in New England. To my sonne Samuel I give & bequeath ye sume of one hundred pound out of my estate in Old England; & one hundred pound out of my estate in New England. To my sonne Timothy I give & bequeath ye sume of one hundred pound out of my estate in Old England; & one hundred pound out of my estate in New England. "To my sonne Ezekiel I give & bequeath the sume of twenty pound, which he shall have liberty to take in my bookes, if he please. To my daughter I have already given her at least two hundred pound. The time of ye childrens receiving their portions either in part, or whole, shall be according to ye mutuall advice of my Executours, with these godly friends named, viz, my Cousin Mr. Ezekiel Rogers, Mathew Boyes, Ezekiel Cheever, who are entreated to advise & counsell in this & any other case as need shall require. To my three grandchildren, John, Nathaniel. Margaret Hubbard, I give & bequeath to each of them ye sume of fourtie shillings. To my Cousin John Rogers I give & bequeath the sume of five pound, which is in ye hands of Ensigne Howlett. To the children of my Cousin John Harris of Rowley, viz, Elizabeth, Nathaniel, john, Mary, I give & bequeath to each ye sume of twenty shillings. To Mary Quilter my maidservant I give ye sum of three pound. To Sarah ffillybrowne my other maidservant I give ye sume of ten shillings. To Harbert Colledge in Cambridge I give & bequeath ye sume of five pounds. To ye poore I give the sume of three pound. The remaining part of my estate not yet disposed of, I give & bequeath to my deare wife Mrs. Margaret Rogers during her life, & after her decease to be equally distributed among my children, by ye advice of the friends above named. I do ordaine & consitute my deare & beloved wife Mrs. Margaret Rogers, and my trusty & welbeloved friends Mr. Robert Paine, and john Whipple to be executors of this my last will, & testament. [Proved] in Court held at Ipswich the 25h of the 7th mo: 1655 to be the last will & Testament of mr Nathaniell Rogers by the oaths of [mr] Ezekell Cheuer & deacon john whipple taken from his mouth being in pfect memory. p me Robert Lord cleric.L1.Ql Nathaniel Rogers died 3 July 1655, at age 67, in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony. Will dated 23 September 1653. In Memory of the Rev. Nathaniel Rogers; who was more than 47 years & beloved Pastor of the First Church & Congregatoin in this place; Colleague the past 10 years, with his venerable Father the Rev. John Rogers of precious memory who is…He slept in Jesus May 10th A.D. 1775. A mind profoundly great, a heart that felt the ties of nature, friendship, and humanity, distinguished wisdom, dignity of manners; Those mark’d the man; but with superior grace, The Christian shone in faith and heavenly zeal, Sweet peace, true greatness, and prevailing prayer. Dear man of God! With what strong agonies he wrestled for his flock and for the world; And, like Apollos, mighty in the Scriptures, Opened the mysteries of love divine, And the great name of Jesus! Warm from his lip—the heavenly doctrine fell, And numbers, rescued from the jaws of hell, Shall hail him blest in realms of light unknwn, And add immortal lustre to his crown. Nathaniel Rogers (minister) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nathaniel Rogers (1598–1655) was an English clergyman and early New England pastor. According to the Dictionary of National Biography article on Rogers (published 1897), his descendants in America were at that time more numerous than those of any other early English emigrant family. Life He was the second son of John Rogers, by his first wife, and was born at Haverhill, Suffolk, in 1598. He was educated at Dedham grammar school and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, which he entered as a sizar on 9 May 1614, graduating B.A. in 1617 and M.A. in 1621.[1] For two years he was domestic chaplain to some person of rank, and then went as curate to John Barkham at Bocking, Essex. There Rogers, whose chief friends were Thomas Hooker, then lecturer at Chelmsford, and other Essex puritans, adopted decidedly puritan views. His rector finally dismissed him for performing the burial office over an eminent person without a surplice. Giles Firmin calls Rogers "a man so able and judicious in soul-work that I would have trusted my own soul with him", and describes his preaching in his father's pulpit at Dedham. On leaving Bocking he was for five years rector of Assington, Suffolk. On 1 June 1636 he sailed with his wife and family for New England, where they arrived in November. Rogers was ordained pastor of Ipswich, Massachusetts, on 20 February 1638, when he succeeded Nathaniel Ward as co-pastor with John Norton. On 6 September he took the oath of freedom at Ipswich, and was soon appointed a member of the synod, and one of a body deputed to reconcile a difference between the legalists and the antinomians. He died at Ipswich on 3 July 1655, aged 57. Works Rogers published nothing but a letter in Latin to the House of Commons, dated 17 December 1643, urging church reform; it was printed in July 1644. It contained a few lines of censure on the aspersions of the king in a number of Mercurius Britannicus, to which the newspaper replied abusively on 12 August 1644. He also left in manuscript a treatise in Latin in favour of congregational church government, a portion of which is printed by Cotton Mather in his Magnalia Christi Americana. Family By his wife Margaret (d. 23 January 1656), daughter of Robert Crane of Coggeshall, Essex, whom he married in 1626, Rogers had issue: •Mary, baptised at Coggeshall on 8 February 1628, married to William Hubbard; •John baptised at Coggeshall, Essex, on 23 January 1630, who became President of Harvard ; •and four sons (Nathaniel, Samuel, Timothy, and Ezekiel) born in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The youngest was left heir by his uncle Ezekiel Rogers. MARGARET CRANE was born 1 February 1600, of Great Coggeshall, Essex, England, to Robert Crane (1574-1658) and Mary Sparhawk (1591-1629.) She married Nathaniel Rogers 23 January 1625, Coggeshall, Essex, England. “On 1st June, 1636, Nathaniel Rogers sailed with his wife and family for New England, where they arrived in November.” Margaret Crane passed away 23 January 1677, in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, age 77, 20 years after the death of her husband. Children of Rev. Nathaniel Rogers and Margaret Crane: 1.Mary Rogers was born 8 February 1628, in Coggeshall, Essex, England, to Nathaniel Rogers (1598-1655) and Margaret Crane (1600-1676.) She immigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636, arriving in November with her parents. She married Rev. William Hubbard. Mary Rogers passed away 11 November 1716, in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, age 88. 2.Rev. Dr. John Rogers, b. 1630, England; President of Harvard; md. Elizabeth Denison; d. 2 July 1684, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 3.Nathaniel Rogers, b. 1632; d. 1680. 4.Samuel Rogers, b. 1634; md. Judith Appleton; d. 1693. 5.Ezekiel Rogers, b. 1638; d. 5 July 1674. 6.Timothy Rogers, b. 1638; d. 1638. 7.Margaret Rogers, b. 1644; d. 1645. + REVEREND WILLIAM HUBBARD (1621-1704) 8. MARY (MARGARET) ROGERS (1628-1716) REVEREND WILLIAM HUBBARD was born July 1621, in Ipswich, England, to William Hubbard (1594-1670) and his first wife. At the age of 25, Rev. William Hubbard was married to Mary Rogers, in 1646. Mary was the daughter of Rev. Nathaniel Rogers and Margaret Crane. William and wife Mary had three children. William and Mary also became guardians to the five children of his nephew, William Whittingham, after his early death in 1672, at age 27. William Whittingham’s wife had died the previous year after the birth of their last child. The Whittingham children included Martha Whittingham Rogers, and Elizabeth, who married Col. Samuel Appleton, and Mary who married Gurdon Saltonstall, the Governor of the colony of Connecticut. After Mary’s death in 1690, William married again at the age of 73. His second wife was Mary Giddings, the widow of Samuel Peirce. According to what was written in Ipswich (Massachusetts Bay Colony History, Vol. 1, page 412,) this was not considered a very good decision on his part… “The widow Mary Peirce became the second wife of the Rev. William Hubbard, greatly to the affront of the good people of the church and parish. His first wife was Margaret, only daughter of Rev. Nathaniel Rogers, and when, in his seventy-third year, he married the widow Peirce, it was esteemed unwise, for though she was a serious, worthy woman, she was rather in the lower sense of life and not sufficiently fitted, as they thought for the station.” Rev. William Hubbard died 14 September 1704, Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, at age 83. He was an American clergyman and historian, born in Ipswich, England. As a child he was taken by his parents to New England at age 13, on July 18, 1635. He was among the first class to graduate from Harvard College in 1642. He was ordained and became assistant minister and afterward pastor of the Congregational Church at Ipswich, Massachusetts, a post which he resigned just a year before his death in 1704 (served 1656-1703.) His house was about one hundred rods from the late Dr. Dana’s meeting-house, near the bank of the river, commonly called Turkey Shore. His brother-in-law, John Rogers, assisted him at Ipswich, though not ordained. He practiced medicine among the parishioners without Medical Training. This John Rogers became President of Harvard 1681-1684. During the absence of Increase Mather in England in 1688, he was appointed by Sir Edmund Andros to act as president of Harvard. He wrote, at the order of the Colonial government which paid him 50 pounds for it, A History of New England, mainly compilation, which barely escaped destruction by fire when Governor Thomas Hutchinson’s house was mobbed in 1765. The Massachusetts Historical Society printed it in 1815. He wrote also A Narrative of Troubles with the Indians (Boston, 1677,) which for years was popular in New England and was even reprinted at the beginning of the nineteenth century at Worcester, Massachusetts (1801) and Roxbury, Massachusetts (1805.) It is full of errors, but illustrates what was regarded by the writer’s comtemporaries as an elegant prose style. Minor works are a volume of sermons (1684) and a short pamphlet, “Testimony of the Order of the Gospel in Churches” (1701.) In August 1702, Rev. Hubbard had become so much enfeebled by age, that he requested his Parish to provide more sustenance, and the next year he gave up all ministerial labour, and his people voted him sixty pounds as a gratuity. Rev. Hubbard “certainly was for many years the most eminent minister in the County of Essex, equal to any in the Province for learning and candor, and superior to all his contemporaries as a writer.” “Though Rev. Hubbard had a large patrimony, yet he expended this as well as his salary in the support of his family, and in discharging the duties of hospitality and other benefince. As an intelligent and judicious adviser, he was called on many councils, and had a prominent part in them. He spent his days, he toiled, for knowledge both human and divine; he put forth the energies of mind, he faithfull compiled with his obligations, as a member of society and a minister of the gospel; he sought the salvation of the heathen, as well as the civilized, not to lay up his chief treasure on earth but in heaven – not to gain the applause of men, as his supreme good, but the approbation of God . His object has its unchangeable commendation in the WQord of Eternal Truth. Though he lived long, he labored till the last to be found faithful. Nor was his exertion unnoticed nor unrewarded by Him, who rules over all. He was made an instrument for turning back the captivity of many souls. Thus approved by human testimony, there is cause to believe, that he found his ‘record on high,’ as a passport to the mansions of blessedness.” (The History of Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton, Massachusetts.”) Rev. William Hubbard died 14 September 1704, Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, at age 83. William Hubbard (clergyman) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Hubbard (1621 – September 24, 1704) was an American clergyman and historian, born in Ipswich, England. As a child, he was taken by his parents to New England, where he later graduated from Harvard (1642), was ordained and became assistant minister and afterward pastor of the Congregational church at Ipswich, Massachusetts, a post which he resigned just a year before his death. He wrote, at the order of the Colonial government which paid him 50 pounds for it, [a] History of New England, mainly compilation, which barely escaped destruction by fire when Gov. Thomas Hutchinson's house was mobbed in 1765. The Massachusetts Historical Society printed it in 1815. He wrote also A Narrative of Troubles with the Indians (Boston, 1677), which for years was popular in New England and was even reprinted at the beginning of the nineteenth century at Worcester, Massachusetts (1801) and Roxbury, Massachusetts (1805). It is full of errors, but illustrates what was regarded by the writer's contemporaries as an elegant prose style. Minor works are a volume of sermons (1684) and a short pamphlet, “Testimony of the Order of the Gospel in Churches” (1701). MARY ROGERS was born 8 February 1628, in Coggeshall, Essex, England, to Nathaniel Rogers (1598-1655) and Margaret Crane (1600-1676.) She married Rev. William Hubbard in about 1646, Ipswich, Massachusetts. Mary with her parents immigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636, arriving in November. Testimony of Mary Rogers in a court, 31 March 1665: I conffirme that aftr my Father Rogers death my Brother Exekiell Rogers was very desirous to have lived wth his Cousen Mr. Ezekiell Rogers of Rowley & he rendred this as ye reason, wth sundry complaints were made to his mother agant him, that he knew he could please him, if he lived with him, wch he knew he should never doe, unlessse he lived there, in regd that sundry informations would be carried to his Cousen agst him, sch he should be able no otherwise to prevent. And farthr I know that our friends did endeavor to insinuate so much into my Couzen, but were discouraged therefrom by a report they heard from presseing it over farr, wch report was, that one nere to my Cozen should say, naming of him by some appropbrious terme, that he should not come there. Also when my Brother lived with him before, he wore his haire longer, by my Cosins sufferance, contrarie to my Fathers desire, then the rest of his Brethren; Fatgher my Bro: rendred this as the reason why he was not willing to live constantly at the Colledge, because he had not convenient maintenance allowed, my Cosin not allowing above five pound a year as ye most. To the truth of wt is bove written I can attest upon oath if cited thereunto. March 31, 1665. Mary Hubbard. Mary Rogers passed away 11 November 1716, in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, age 68. Children of Reverend William Hubbard and Mary Rogers: 1.Margaret Hubbard was born 17 October 1647, Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, to Reverend William Hubbard (1621-1704) and Mary Rogers (1628-1716.) She married John Pynchon. Margaret Hubbard passed away 11 Nov 1716, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, at age 69. 2.John Hubbard, 1648-1709 3.Nathaniel Hubbard, 1650-1718 4.William Hubbard, 1652- + 2-a: SIR PHILIP COURTENAY (1404-1463) \\ LADY ELIZABETH HUNERFORD (1407-1476) \\ SIR PHILIP COURTENAY, KNIGHT was born 18 January 1404, at Aston, Warwickshire, England, to John Courtenay (1377-1407) and Joan Champernon (1387-1420.) He married Elizabeth Hungerford about 1425, of Powderham, Devonshire, England. "During the early 15th Century the senior branch of the Courtenay family were at feud with the family of Bonville for control of the West Country, but it appears that Sir Philip Courtenay of Powderham was friendly with Sir William Bonville of Shute (since his son William married Margaret Bonville) and this brought upon him the wrath of Thomas Courtenay, 5th Earl, who laid siege to Powderham Castle for seven weeks in 1455 but failed to gain possession. "During the Wars of the Roses the senior branches of the Courtenay family adhered to the House of Lancaster - probably because the Bonvilles were on the other side - but there is evidence that Sir Philip Courtenay of Powderham was also on the side of the House of York. Thomas Courtenay, 6th Earl of Devon, was captured, attainted (i.e. his titles forfeited) and beheaded after the battle of Towton near York in 1461. His younger brother, Sir Henry of Topsham, regained some of the estates, but was debarred from inheriting the title due to the attainder, and was himself beheaded for treason in 1467; and the youngest brother, John, who was restored to the Earldom in 1470, was killed at the battle of Tewkesbury in 1471. This was the end of the senior line." Powderham Castle Wikipedia: Sir Philip II Courtenay of Powderham Powderham Castle, Devon Born 18 January 1404 Died 16 December 1463 (aged 59) Sir Philip II Courtenay (18 January 1404 – 16 December 1463) of Powderham was the son of Sir John Courtenay of Powderham by his wife Joan Champernoun, and was the great-grandson of Hugh Courtenay, 10th Earl of Devon (d.1377) and Margaret de Bohun (d.1391) Spouse(s) Elizabeth Hungerford Marriage and issue Courtenay married, about 1426, Elizabeth Hungerford, daughter of Walter Hungerford, 1st Baron Hungerford, Speaker of the House of Commons, Steward of the Household to Henry V and Henry VI, and Lord High Treasurer. They had seven sons and four daughters: [2] •Sir William I Courtenay (c.1428 – September 1485) of Powderham, who married Margaret Bonville, daughter of William Bonville, 1st Baron Bonville (d.1461). •Sir Philip I Courtenay (d. 7 December 1489) of Molland, second son, MP, Sheriff of Devon in 1470, whose daughter Elizabeth became the wife of her cousin Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon (by the 1485 creation). The Devon manor of Molland was given to him by his mother who had herself been given it as her marriage portion by her brother Robert Hungerford, 2nd Baron Hungerford (d.1459) who had himself received it from his wife Margaret de Botreaux, daughter and sole heiress of William de Botreaux, 3rd Baron Botreaux (d.1462). The family of Courtenay of Molland continued at Molland until the death of the last in the male line in 1732. •Peter Courtenay (d. 22 September 1492), Bishop of Exeter and Bishop of Winchester. •Sir Walter Courtenay (d. 7 November 1506), who married Alice Colbroke, widow of John Vere (d. before 15 March 1488), son of Sir Robert Vere (1410-1461), of Haccombe, Devon, by Joan Courtenay (d. before 3 August 1465), widow of Sir Nicholas Carew (d. before 20 April 1448), and daughter of Sir Hugh Courtenay by Philippa Archdekne.[3] Edmund Courtenay. Humphrey Courtenay. Sir John Courtenay. Anne Courtenay, who married Sir Thomas Grenville. Elizabeth Courtenay, who married firstly Sir James Luttrell, secondly Sir Humphrey Audley, and thirdly Thomas Malet. Philippe Courtenay, who married Sir Thomas Fulford. Katherine Courtenay (d. 12 January 1515), who married firstly Sir Seintclere Pomeroy (d. 31 May 1471), secondly Thomas Rogers, and thirdly Sir William Huddesfield (d. 20 March 1499).[4] Noble family Courtenay Father Sir John Courtenay Mother Joan Champernoun Family Sir Philip Courtenay (18 January 1404 – 16 December 1463) was the son of Sir John Courtenay (d. before 1415) of Powderham , by his wife Joan Champernoun (d.1419), daughter of Sir Richard Champernoun of Modbury, Devon, by Alice, daughter of Thomas de Astley, 3rd Baron Astley. He had a brother, Sir Humphrey Courtenay. In 1419 he was heir to his uncle, Richard Courtenay, Bishop of Norwich.[1] This branch of the family is traditionally termed "of Powderham" to distinguish it from the senior line of Courtenay, Earls of Devon. Eventually, after the extinction of the senior line, the Powderham branch inherited the Earldom of Devon. Career Courtenay's seat was Powderham Castle, given to his grand-father Sir Philip I Courtenay (1340-1406), of Powderham, a younger son, by his own mother Margaret Bohun, whose father had given it as her marriage portion. He was bullied by his cousin the Earl of Devon, whose seat was at Tiverton Castle and so supported the challenge put up by the Lancastrian courtier, Sir William Bonville. Sir Philip was besieged by the Earl at Powderham Castle but played a limited role in the Bonville feud. He swore fealty to Edward IV as an MP at Parliament. He died on 16 December 1463. Sir Philip Courtenay died 16 December 1643, at Powderham, Devon, England, age 59. LADY ELIZABETH HUNGERFORD was born about 1407 of Farleigh-Hungerford, Somerset, England, to Sir Walter Hungerford, 1st Baron de Heytestbury (1378-1449) and Katherine Peverell Baroness de Hungerford (1382-1426.) She married Philip Courtenay about 1425, of Powderham, Devonshire, England. Elizabeth Hungerford died 14 December 1476, Powderham Castle, Devonshire, England, age 69. Powderham Castle Estate Children of Philip Courtenay and Elizabeth Hungerford: 1.William Courtenay Sir Knight, 1424-1485 2.Anne Courtenay, 1427- 3.Philip Courtenay Sir Knight of Molland, 1431-1489 4.Elizabeth Courtenay, 1431-1493 5.Mary Courtenay, 1431- 6.Peter Courtenay, 1435-1492 7.Walter Courtenay, 1438-1505 8.Lady Catherine Courtenay was born circa 1438 at of Powderham Castle, Devonshire, England, to Sir Philip Courtenay of Powerham and Molland (1404-1463) and Elizabeth Hungerford (1407-1476.) She married (1) Sir St. Clair Pomeroy, son of Henry Pomeroy and Alice Raleigh, circa 27 September 1462; No issue. Katherine Courtenay married (2) *Thomas Rogers, Gent., Justice of the Peace for Wiltshire, Burgess of Marlborough, son of Thomas Roger. Katherine Courtenay married (3) Sir William Huddersfield, Recorder of Exeter, Attorney General to Kings Edward IV & Henry VII, Justice of the Peace for Devonshire, son of William Huddersfield and Alice Gold, before 12 October 1479; they had 1 son, & 2 daughters. Katherine Courtenay passed away on 12 January 1515, at of Shillingford, Devonshire, England; buried at Shillingford, Devonshire. Her estate was probated in February 1515, age 75. 9.Edmund Courtenay Esquire, 1443-1496 10.Philippa Courtenay, 1444-1476 11.Humphrey Courtenay, 1444-1496 12.Elizabeth Courtenay, 1446- 13.John Courtenay, 1448-1511 14.Catherine Courtenay, 1450-1515; md. Pomeroy 15.Katherine DeCourtanay, 1465- + 3-a: HENRY WYATT KNIGHT BANNERET (1460-1536) 3-a-1: LADY MARY ANNE SKINNER (1465-1559) HENRY WYATT KNIGHT BANNERET (Sir Knight of Bath) was born in January 1460, of Ashington Castle, Abington, Kent, England, to Sir Richard Wyatt (1435-1476) and Margaret Jane Clark (1439-1527.) He married Mary Anne Skinner in about 1480, of Warwickshire, England. Henry Wyatt was prominent in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII. Henry Wyatt died 10 March 1536, Allington Castle, Kent, England, age 76. Arlington Castle LADY MARY ANNE SKINNER was born about 1465 if Reigate, Surrey, England, to John Skinner (1445-1516) and Joane Caldecote (1449-1481.) She married Henry Wyatt Knight Banneret, in about 1480, of Warwickshire, England. Mary Anne Skinner passed away in about 1559, of Allington, Kent, England, age 104? Children of Henry Wyatt and Mary Anne Skinner: 1.Francis Wyatt, 1485- 2.Lady Margaret Wyatt was born about 1485, of Ashington Castle, Abington, Kent, England, to Henry Wyatt Knight Banneret (1460-1536) and Mary Anne Skinner (1466-1560.) She married Thomas John Fits Rogers about 1505, of Deritend, Warwickshire, England. She was Anne Boleyn’s Lady in Waiting. Lady Margaret Wyatt died 10 March 1537, at Aston, Warwickshire, England, about age 52. 3.Alice Wyatt, 1495-1572 4.Sir Henry Waite, 1501- 5.Thomas Wyatt, (Poet) + 3-a: SIR RICHARD WYATT (1435-1476) 3-a-2: LADY MARGARET JANE CLARK (1439-1527) SIR RICHARD WYATT, KNIGHT, was born in January 1435, Haigh Hall, Mexborough, Yorkshire, England, to Sir Godfrey Wyatt (1411-1476) and Anne Skipwith Lady of South Haigh (1412-1444.) He married Margaret Jane Clark about 1457, of Boxley, Kent, England. Sir Richard Wyatt died in about 1476 of Alington Castle, Boxley, Kent, England, age 40. Alington Castle LADY MARGARET JANE CLARK was born about 1438 of Alington Castle, Yorkshire, England, to Sir William Clark Balliffe Esquire (1413-1493) and Lady Martha Maxwell (1417-1493.) She married Sir Richard Wyatt about 1457, of Boxley, Kent, England. Margaret Jane Clark passed away about 1526, of Alington Castle, Boxley, Kent, England, age 88. Children of Richard Wyatt and Margaret Jane Clark: 1.Anne Wyatt, 1456- 2.Joan Wyatt, 1460-1526 3.Sir Henry Wyatt Knight Banneret (Sir Knight of Bath) was born in January 1460, of Ashington Castle, Abington, Kent, England, to Sir Richard Wyatt (1435-1476) and Margaret Jane Clark (1439-1527.) He married Mary Anne Skinner in about 1480, of Warwickshire, England. Henry Wyatt died 10 March 1536, Allington Castle, Kent, England, age 76. 4.Richard Wyatt, 1462-1512 5.William Wyatt, 1462-1523 6.Francis Wyatt, 1466- 7.John Wyatt, 1465-1525 8.Thomas Wyatt, 1468-1526 9.Anne Wyatt, 1471- + 3-a: SIR GODFREY WYATT (1411-1476) \\ LADY ANNE SKIPWITH (1412-1444) \\ SIR GODFREY WYATT was born about 1411 of Surrey, England, to Richard Robert Wyatt (1372-144) and Jane Anne Skipworth (1395-. )He married Anne Skipwith Lady of South Haigh, in about 1432, of Yorkshire, England. Godfrey Wyatt died after 1475, of Surrey, England, age 64. LADY ANNE SKIPWITH OF SOUTH HAIGH was born about 1412 of South Haigh, Hexboroughj, Yorkshire England, to Sir Richard Skipwith (1356-1448) and Alice R. Hiltoft (1381-1431.) She married Godfrey Wyatt in about 1432, of Yorkshire, England. Lady Anne Skipwith passed away in about 1444, of Yorkshire, England, age 32. Yorkshire Dales Child of Godfrey Wyatt and Anne Skipwith: 1.Sir Richard Wyatt was born in January 1435, Haigh Hall, Mexborough, Yorkshire, England, to Sir Godfrey Wyatt (1411-1476) and Anne Skipwith Lady of South Haigh (1412-1444.) He married Margaret Jane Clark about 1457, of Boxley, Kent, England. Sir Richard Wyatt died in about 1476 of Allington Castle, Boxley, Kent, England, age 40. + 3-a-1: SIR JOHN SKINNER (1445-1516) 3-a-1-a: BARONESS JOANE CALDECOTE (1449-1481) SIR JOHN SKINNER, Baron of Reigate (Lord Prince) was born about 1445 of Peckham, Surrey, England, to John Skinner (1411-1471) and Anne de Saint Leer (1427-1442.) He married Joane Caldecote in about 1464, of Surrey, England. John Skinner died 8 March 1516, Reigate, Surrey, England, age 71. Reigate Castle BARONESS JOANE CALDECOTE was born about 1448, of Reigate, Surrey, England, to Richard Caldecote (1422-) and Joane Jean Norton (1410-.) She married John Skinner in about 1464, of Surrey, England. Joane Caldecote passed away about 1480, of England, age 42. Children of John Skinner and Joane Caldecote: 1.Godliva Skinner or Skynner, 1465- 2.Mary Anne Skinner was born about 1465 if Reigate, Surrey, England, to John Skinner (1445-1516) and Joane Caldecote (1449-1481.) She married Henry Wyatt Knight Banneret, in about 1480, of Warwickshire, England. Mary Anne Skinner passed away in about 1559, of Allington, Kent, England, age 104? 3.Richard Skinner, 1467-1468 4.John Skinner or Skynner, 1467-1516 5.Georgia Anna Skinner, 1469- 6.Stephen Skinner, 1476-1558 + 3-a-1: SIR LORD PRINCE COUNT JOHN SKINNER (1411-1471) \\ 3-a-1-b: ANNE de SAINT LEGER (1426-1442) SIR JOHN SKINNER was born about 1411 of Hereford, Surrey, England to George Skinner (1371-1451) and Grace Armitace (1390-1450.) He married Anne de Saint Leger about 1442, of Surrey, England. John Skinner died about 1470, of Peckham, Surrey, England, age 59. ANNE de SAINT LEGER was born about 1426, of Ulcombe, Kent, England, to John de Saint Leger (1405-1443) and Margery Donnett (1409-1438.) She married John Skinner about 1442, of Surrey, England. Anne de Saint Leger passed away 8 March 1442, of England, age 16. Child of John Skinner and Anne de Saint Legar: 1.Sir John Skinner, Baron of Reigate was born about 1445 of Peckham, Surrey, England, to John Skinner (1411-1471) and Anne de Saint Leer (1427-1442.) He married Joane Caldecote in about 1464, of Surrey, England. John Skinner died 8 March 1516, Reigate, Surrey, England, age 71. + 3-a-2: SIR WILLIAM CLARK BALLIFFE ESQUIRE (1413-1493) LADY MARTHA MAXWELL (1417-1493) SIR WILLIAM CLARK BALLIFFE ESQUIRE was born about 1412, of Yorkshire, England, to John Clarke, Sr. (1401-) and Mrs. John or Frances Clark (1396-.) He married Lady Martha Maxwell about 1436, of Yorkshire, England. William Clark died 31 January 1493, Boxley, Kent, England, age 81. LADY MARTHA MAXWELL was born about 1417, of Sothenge, Yorkshire, England, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maxwell. She married Sir William Clark about 1436, of Yorkshire, England. Lady Martha Maxwell died 31 January 1493, Yorkshire, England. Child of William Clark and Martha Maxwell: 1.Margaret Jane Clark was born about 1438 of Arlington Castle, Yorkshire, England, to Sir William Clark Balliffe Esquire (1413-1493) and Lady Martha Maxwell (1417-1493.) She married Sir Richard Wyatt about 1457, of Boxley, Kent, England. Margaret Jane Clark passed away about 1526, of Allington Castle, Boxley, Kent, England, age 88. + 3-a-1-a: RICHARD CALDECOTE (1410-1441) JOANE JEAN NORTON (1411-1441) RICHARD CALDECOTE was born about 1410, of Reigate, Surrey, England, to Gruffudd Griffith Caldecote (1396-) and Unknown. Richard married Joane Jean Norton about 1438, of Surrey, England. Richard Caldecote died about 1440, of England, age 30. JOANE JEAN NORTON was born about 1410, of Colesdon, Surrey, England, to John Norton (1374-1410) and Joane Jean Quetche (1379-1411.) She married Richard Caldecote about 1438, of Surrey, England. Joane Jean Norton passed away in about 1441, of Colesdon, Surrey, England, age 30. Children of Richard Caldecote and Joane Jean Norton: 1.Eleanor Caldecote, 1441- 2.Baroness Joane Caldecote was born about 1448, of Reigate, Surrey, England, to Richard Caldecote (1422-) and Joane Jean Norton (1410-.) She married John Skinner in about 1464, of Surrey, England. Joane Caldecote passed away about 1480, of England, age 42. + 3-a-1-b: SIR JOHN de SAINT LEGER (1404-1442) \\ LADY MARGERY DONNETT (1409-1438) \\ SIR JOHN de SAINT LEGER was born about 1404 of Ulcombe, Kent, England, to Lord Ulcombe Arnold St. Leger II (1375-1432) and Jeanne de Luxembourg (1379-1407.) He married Margery Donnett about 1429, of Ulcombe, Kent, England. He was an early member of the prominent St. Leger family. His Latin will dated 12 December 1441 survives in the records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, translated into English as follows:[17] JOHN SEYNTLEGER, Esquire. 12 December 1441. To be buried in the church of Vlcumbe (Ulcombe) in the chapel of St. Thomas the martyr. To the high altar 20s. To the fabric (fabrice) of the church of Vlcumbe in places needing it 66s. 8d. I leave for 1000 masses to be celebrated within a month after my death for each mass 4d. I leave for six poor men of my tenants each week from the day of my death to the end of seven years, each week 4d. I leave to Philip Aiolmer 40s. and two cows, to Margery wife of John Boycote 40s. and one cow. To William of the kitchen 13s. 4d. I leave for two cows to sustain the lights of St. Christofer in the church of Holyngbourne 20s. I leave to Margery my wife all the contents (apparatum) of my Great Chambers at Vlcumbe with three of the best pair of sheets one ‘bed schete’ and four ‘pylewes’, my best covered bowl (crater) of silver, 12 silver spoons, and one silver salt covered, a plain silver bowl with cover. To Ralph my son all the contents of my chamber called ‘Stanechambr’ with two pairs of sheets, one ‘hedschete’ and two ‘pylewes’, a silver gilt bowl with cover, a silver salt covered, a silver pot, 12 silver spoons, and a ‘pouderbox’ silver and gilt, after the death of Margery my wife. To Thomas my son a white bed one linen cloth with one white ‘quilte’, a feather bed, a pair of ‘Blanketts’, with two pairs of sheets, a ‘hedschete’ and two ‘pilwes’, and a silver bowl plain with cover. I leave the residue of the utensils in my house amongst my sons. To Thomas Cook 20s, William Caleys 13s. 4d., John Chiwolle 20s, William Potynden 20s and a cow, John William 20s, Henry Coll 13s. 4d, and William Gryseley 6s. 8d. per an. for his life. To Richard my son two silver basins with two silver ewers. I will that the three hundred marcs assigned to Florence, Margaret and Alice my daughters in my will if they die before marriage shall be given: to the church of Holyngborne (Hollingbourne) 10 marcs, the church of Vlcombe 10 marcs, the church of Plukle 66s. 8d, to a priest to celebrate in the church of Vlcombe in the chapel of St. Thomas for 4 years, 40 marcs. To the muddy way between Kyngesnothis wode and the manor house of Vlcombe in places most needing it 10 marcs. To the fabric of the church of Lenham 40s. To the muddy way between Lenhamesforstall and the town of Lenham 40s. To the Prioress and Canonesses of Chepeye 10 marcs. To the Minister and Brethren of the Holy Trinity of Modynden 10 mrcs, and what remains of the 300 marcs between my sons. Residue to Margery my wife. Executors: John Horne, esquire and Lawrence Meller. I leave to Ralph my son when 21 six silver bowls with one cover "de six mensibus annod" (?). Last will of all my lands and tenements 12 December 20 Henry VI. I will that my feoffees enfeoff Ralph my son when he comes to the full age of 21 or is married in the manor of Vlcombe with the advowson of the church of the same manor and all lands and tenements in Vlcombe with nine acres of meadow in Hedecrone and all the tenement with appurts: called Mapilherste in the parish of Frythyngden or Stapylherst and a tenement called Storeye in the parish of Lenham and Bocton Malherbe to him and his heirs males. And for default to James my son and for default to Bartholomew my son and for default to remain to Margery my wife for her life and after her death to my right heirs. I will they also enfoeff Ralph my son when 21 of and in a tenement called Ridden in the parishes of Lenham and Bocton Malherbe. I will they enfeoff Thomas my son when 21 or is married in the reversion of all lands and tenements called Rotynge in the parish of Plukle after the death of Margery my wife and in a tenement called Parys in the parish of Litle Charte. If he die without heirs males to remain to [in order] Ralph, then Hames, then Bartholomew and in default to my right heirs. Also I will they enfeoff the said Thomas when 21 in all my lands and tenements in the City of London. I will my feoffees enfeoff James my son when 21 or at marriage of and in the reversion of the Manor of Silham with appurts. in Regnham, after the death of Margery my wife. If he die without heirs males then [in order] to Ralph, Thomas, Bartholomew and for default to remain to Florence, Margaret and Alice my daughters and their heirs, and for default to remain to John Horne esquire his heirs and assigns. I will they enfeoff Bartholomew my son when 21 or at marriage of and in the manors of Eylnothy Nighton and Eylnothyng Tonesdowne with appurts. and in one tenement called Pendecourte with appurto: in Holingborne and in all other lands and tenements in Holyngbourne to him and his heirs males. And for default [in order] to Ralph, Thomas, and James, and in default to my right heirs. I will that my feoffes dower the said Margery my wife of and in all lands of which she according to the Law of England is dowered, and that the said feoffees take all the profits in to their hands until a sum of 300 marcs is received for Florence, Margaret and Alice my daughters to receive when 16 years of age for their marriages: of the lands re. in Frytynden and Staphyherst 10 marcs, of the manor of Silhame 66s 8d, of lands etc. in the City of London 10 mrcs, until the said 300 mrcs is fully levied and the residue of outgoings for the sustentation and governance of my sons and daughters in an honest manner until they are married. If they all die before they come to full age then I wish the lands re. in London the tenement called Rydden in the parish of Lenham and Bocton Malherbe and certain lands etc. by me the said John Seyntleger purchased, to be sold and the money distributed for my soul, Thomas Seyntleger my uncle. St. Leger, Leeds, Castle John de Saint Leger died 16 May 1442, in Ulcombe, Kent, England, age 38. He was buried in the Chapel of St. Thomas the Martyr in the Parish Church of Ulcumbe, as he requested in his will. A fragment of his monumental brass survives in Ulcomb Church, not displayed as a mural in the north aisle. The inscription is lost, but it said to have been: “Here Lyeth John Sentleger Esquyer, and Margerie his wyfe, sole daughter and heir of James Connett . . . 1442.A rubbing showing the date of 1442 survives in the collection of the Society of Antiquaries. Effigy of John de Saint Leger Burial at All Saints Churchyard, Ulcome, Maidstone Borough, Kent, England LADY MARGERY DONNETT was born about 1408, of Rainham, Kent, England, to Lord James Donnet (1380-1416) and Margery Chaney (1378-1408.) She married John de Saint Legar about 1429, of Ulcombe, Kent, England. Heiress of Manors Rainham Syleham Pen-Court Wildemarch. Margery Donnett passed away about 1438, of Ulcombe, Kent, England, age 30. Effigy of John and Margery The brass of himself and his wife Margery was on their tomb at Ulcombe. Hers has disappeared. They are in the St. Leger Chapel. Children of John de Saint Leger and Margery Donnett: 1.Anne de Saint Leger was born about 1426, of Ulcombe, Kent, England, to John de Saint Leger (1405-1443) and Margery Donnett (1409-1438.) She married John Skinner about 1442, of Surrey, England. Anne de Saint Leger passed away 8 March 1442, of England, age 16. 2.Ralph Saint Leger, 1431-1470; Sheriff of Kent in 1467/8 and constable of Leeds Castle in Kent. 3Philippa Thornbury Saint Leger, 1434-1460 4.Florence Saint Leger, 1435-1500 5.Margaret de Saint Leger, 1438-1496; md. John de Clinton, 5th Baron Clinton of Maxstroke. 6.Sir James St. Leger, 1442-1510; md. Anne Butler, great aunt of Anne Boelyn; md. (1) ?; (2) Blanche Bourchier.monumental brass of Sir James St. Leger in the Annery Chapel of Monkleigh Church, which reads: “Pray ye for the soul of James St. Ledger, Esquire, who died on the 8th day of the month of February in the year of Our Lord 1500th and of whose soul may God look upon with favour Amen.” 7.Alice Saint Leger, 1442- 8Bartholomew Saint Leger, 1442-1516 9.Sir Thomas St. Leger, 1442-1483; second husband of Anne of York, elder sister of King Edward IV. + 4-a: MICHEYDON PRATT de WEYDEN (1473-1567) \\ JOAN VAN METERAN (1490-1560) \\ MICHEYDON PRATT de WEYDEN was born about 1473, of Antwerp, Antwerp Province, Belgium, to unknown parents. He married Joan Van Meteran, about 1508, of Antwerpen, Belgium. Micheydon Pratt died in about 1567, of Antwerp, Antwerp Province, Belgium, age 94. JOAN VAN METERAN was born about 1490 of Antwerpen, Belgium, to Charles Van Meteran (1475-) and Unknown. She married Micheydon Pratt de Weyden about 1508, of Antwerpen, Belgium. Joan Van Meteran died about 1560 of Antwerpen, Belgium, at 70 years old. Child of Mr. and Mrs. Michedon Pratt de Weyden: 1.Adriana de Weyden Pratt was born about 1511 of Brabant, Antwerp, Belgium, to Micheydon Pratt de Weyden (1473-1567) and Carter. Her name was anglicized to Adrana Pratt in 1552. She married John Fitz Rogers about 1536, of Brabant, Antewerp, Belgium. Andriana passed away 8 August 1572, Smithfield, London, England, age 61. + 5-a: WILLIAM LEETE (1520-1551) 5-a-1: FLORA BROWN (1520-1580) WILLIAM LEETE was born about 1520 of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England, to John Leete (1501-1552) and Helen/Ellen Burgoyne (1501-1564.) He married Flora Brown about 1538 of Cambridgeshire, England. William Leete was buried 29 June 1560, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England, age 40. FLORA BROWN was born about 1520, of Snelston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England, to Sir Thomas Browne (1489-1562) and Margaret Chetham (1486-1560.) She married William Leete about 1538 of Cambridgeshire, England. Flora Brown passed away 18 May 1580, Kingston, Cambridgeshire, England, age 60. Children of William Leete and Flora Brown: 1.Ellen Leete, 1540-; widow of William Midleton. 2.Ann Leete, 1542-1630; md. Thomas Francis 4 July 1581. 3.Mary Leete was born about 1542, of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England, to William Leete (1520-1560) and Flora Brown (1520-1580.) She married John C. Rogers about 1563, of Wittenberg, Sachsen, Prussia. Mary Leete passed away 15 April 1579, in Chelmsford, Essex, England, at age 37. 4.Lucy Leete, 1546-; md. Thomas Revell. 5.Marsie Leete, 1546-; md. Arther Seddon. 6.Giles Leete, 1548-1626; md. Margaret Bacon. 7.Agnes Leete, 1551- 8.James Leete, 1554- + 5-a: JOHN LEETE (1501-1552) 6-a-2: HELEN/ELLEN BURGOYNE (1501-1564) JOHN LEETE was born about 1501 of Ipswich, Suffolk, England, to Sir Thomas Leete (1475-1554) and Maria Slade (1479-1510.) He married Helen/Ellen Burgoyne, about 1518, of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England. In the Lay Subside (tax) of 1522, a John Leete was assessed at 6 pounds for goods on the Kingston roll. It is possible that this was actually his father of the same name, for John was quite young then; probably not yet married. On the other hand, if his father was then dead, then he, even tho a young man, might well have come into his estate and been subject to the tax. John Leete was taxe in the Subsidies of 1540 against Little Eversden, and in 1542 at Great Eversden. He was buried at Little Eversden on 25 December 1551. In 1594, his grandson, Giles Leete of Shelland, sued for recovery of the title deeds of his (the randson’s) father’s estate in Kingston, Eversden and Tofts. These three parishes are adjacent to each other. By about 1526, John Leete married Helen (or Ellen) Burgoyne. On 10 October 1539, Ellen was described as a “gentlewoman” when she was named as godmother in the baptismal record of Alice Sutton at Toft. Administration on the estate of Helen Leete, widow, of Eversden, was granted to her son Thomas Leete, on 2 May 1564. 10 November 1549: Deed of sale by Walter Bararde of East Hatley, husbandman, of 40 pounds worth of lands, etc. in Great and Little Eversden inherited from his father Thomas Barnarde, to John Lete. (Queen’s College, Cambridge University Archives, Eversden Deed 661) 20 December 1549 – Grant by William Robert Harwards, Cuthbert Lindsey, Christopher Rogers, and other parishoners of Little Eversden of a tenement in Little Eversden and 8 acres, 1 rood in Great and Little Eversden, Formerly Henry Taunte’s (Deed 662.) The name Leete seems to derive from or have the meaning of light. This is evident from the family coat of arms which includes three lighted matches (fuses) and a lamp on the crest. The Leete Family is an ancient one that can be traced back to before the Norman conquest of England. According to the Domesday Survey, Leit was a thane of Edward the Confessor, King of England from 1042 until his death 5 January 1065/6. John Leete was buried 25 December 1551, Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England, age 50. HELEN/ELLEN BURGOYNE was born about 1501 of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England, to Christopher Burgoyne (1475-1541) and Anne Thomasine Margaret Freville (1479-1541.) She married John Leete about 1518, of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England. Ellen Burgoyne passed away 2 May 1564, at Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England, age 63. Children of John Leete and Helen/Ellen Burgoyne: 1.William Leete was born about 1520 of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England, to John Leete (1501-1552) and Helen/Ellen Burgoyne (1501-1564.) He married Flora Brown about 1538 of Cambridgeshire, England. William Leete was buried 25 December 1551, Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England, age 31. 2.Henry Leete, 1525-1558 3.Robert Leete, 1525-1598 4.Edmund Leete, 1527-1551 5.Thomas Leete, 1528-1564 + 5-a: SIR THOMAS LEETE (1474-1554) 5-a-3: LADY MARY SLADE (1479-1510) SIR THOMAS LEETE was born about 1474 of Little Eversden, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, to Sir Thomas Leete (1444-1495) and Lady Alse Huntingdon (1445-1506.) He married Mary Slade about 1498 of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England. Sir Thomas Leete died 9 July 1554, Oakington, Cambridgeshire, England, age 80. LADY MARY SLADE was born about 1479 of Ruston, Northampton, England, to Edward Slade (1451-1541) and Unknown (1456-.) She married Sir Thomas Leete in about 1498, of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England. Mary Slade passed away 25 September 1510, Oakington, Cambridgeshire, England, age 31. Child of Thomas Leete and Mary Slade: 1.John Leete was born about 1501 of Ipswich, Suffolk, England, to Sir Thomas Leete (1475-1554) and Maria Slade (1479-1510.) He married Helen/Ellen Burgoyne, about 1518, of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England. John Leete was buried 25 December 1551, Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England, age 50. + 5-a: SIR THOMAS LEETE (1444-1495) LADY ALSE HUNTINGDON (1445-1506) \\ SIR THOMAS LEETE was born about 1444 of Cambridgeshire, England, to Sir Thomas Leete (1424-1455) and Isabella Unknown (1427-1445.) He married Lady Alse Huntingdon in about 1464. Sir Thomas Leete died 3 February 1495, Oakington, Cambridgeshire, England, age 54. LADY ALSE HUNTINGDON was born about 1445 of England to unknown parents. She married Sir Thomas Leete in about 1464. Alse Huntingdon died 3 February 1506, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England, age 61. Child of Thomas Leete and Alse Huntingdon: 1.Sir Thomas Leete was born about 1474 of Little Eversden, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, to Sir Thomas Leete (1444-1495) and Lady Alse Huntingdon (1445-1506.) He married Mary Slade about 1498 of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England. Sir Thomas Leete died 9 July 1554, Oakington, Cambridgeshire, England, age 80. + 5-a: SIR THOMAS LEETE (1424-1456) \\ ISABELLA UNKNOWN (1427-1445) \\ SIR THOMAS LEETE was born about 1424, of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, to Sir Robert Leete (1399-1424) and Unknown (1404-.) He married Isabella in about 1422, of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. Thomas Leete died about 1454, of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, age 31. ISABELLA UNKNOWN was born about 1427. She married Sir Thomas Leete about 1422. Isabella died about 1445. Child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leete: 1.Thomas Leete II was born about 1444 of Cambridgeshire, England, to Sir Thomas Leete (1424-1455) and Unknown (1427-.) He married Lady Alse Huntingdon in about 1464. Sir Thomas Leete died 3 February 1495, Oakington, Cambridgeshire, England, age 54. + 5-a-1: SIR THOMAS BROWNE (1489-1562) 5-a-1-a: MARGARET CHETHAM (1486-1560) SIR THOMAS BROWNE was born 1 January 1489, Snelston, Derbyshire, England, to Sir John Browne (1441-1498) and Sophia Ann Belwood (1445-1499.) He married Margaret Chetham in about 1510, of Snelston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England. Sir Thomas Browne died 7 February 1562, Snelston, Derbyshire, England, age 73. MARGARET CHETHAM was born about 1485, of Snelston, Derbyshire, England, to Edmund Chetham (1462-1492) and Unknown. (1466-.) She married (1) Nicholas Hyde, 1503; (2) *Sir Thomas Brown in about 1510, of Snelston, Ashbourne, Derbyshir, England. Margaret Chetham passed away 1 January 1560, Snelston, Derbyshire, England, age 75. She was buried 31 January 1560, at Caverswall, Staffordshire, England. Children of Thomas Brown and Margaret Chetham: 1.Flora Brown was born about 1520, of Snelston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England, to Sir Thomas Browne (1489-1562) and Margaret Chetham (1486-1560.) She married William Leete about 1538 of Cambridgeshire, England. Flora Brown passed away 18 May 1580, Kingston, Cambridgeshire, England, age 60. 2.Rudolphus Browne, 1524- 3.Nicholas Browne, 1526-1587 4.Sir William Browne, 1531-1603 5.James Brown, 1532-1602 6.Richard Brown, 1534-1602 7.Ralph Brown, 1536-1598 8.Helene, -1530 9.Margaret, -1530 10.Robert, -1530 11.Thomas, -1530 12.William Browne, -1529 + 5-a-1: SIR JOHN BROWNE (1441-1498) 5-a-1-b: SOPHIA ANN BELWOOD (1445-1498) SIR JOHN BROWNE, KNIGHT was born about 1441, of Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, to John Browne IV (1416-1467) and Anne de Stafford (1419-1470.) He married (1) Catherine Stoke, 1460; (2) * Sophia Ann Belwood about 1479, of London, England. John Browne was a Mercer [a dealer in textile fabrics, especially silks, velvets, and other fine materials]; Lord Mayor of London in 1480. John Browne and his brother William Browne rebuilt the All Saints Church, Stamford, England. Sir John Brown died 1 January 1498, London, England, age 54. SOPHIA ANN BELWOOD was born about 1445, of London, London, England, to Thomas Belwood (1425-1445) and Anne Chapman. She married Sir John Browne about 1479, of London, England. Sophia Ann Belwood passed away about 1498, of London, London, England, age 53. Children of John Brown and Sophia Ann Belwood: 1.Sir William Browne, 1474-1514 2.Sir Thomas Browne was born 1 January 1489, Snelston, Derbyshire, England, to Sir John Browne (1441-1498) and Sophia Ann Belwood (1445-1499.) He married Margaret Chetham in about 1510, of Snelston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England. Sir Thomas Browne died 7 February 1562, Snelston, Derbyshire, England, age 73. 3.Robert 4.William + 5-a-1: JOHN BROWNE IV (1416-1467) \\ ANNE de STAFFORD (1419-1470) \\ JOHN BROWN IV was born about 1416 of Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, to Sir John Browne (1380-1442) and Margery Rutland (1383-1460.) He married (1) Agnes Unknown, about 1431; (2) *Anne de Stafford. John Brown died about 1466, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, age 50. He was buried in the Church of All Saints (Episcopal), Stamford, England, erected at his expense. ANNE de STAFFORD was born about 1419 of Tolethorpe, Rutlandshire, England to unknown parents. She married John Browne. Anne de Stafford passed away about 1470, of Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, age 51. Children of John Brown and Anne de Stafford: 1.Edward Browne, 1438-1504 2.Agnes Brown, 1441-1497 3.Sir John Browne was born about 1441, of Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, to John Browne IV (1416-1467) and Anne de Stafford (1419-1470.) He married (1) Catherine Stoke, 1460; (2) * Sophia Ann Belwood about 1479, of London, England. Sir John Brown died 1 January 1498, London, England, age 54. 4.Elizabeth Brown, 1446-1470; md. Bourchier. 5.Grace Browne, 1452- 6.Christopher Brown, 1457-1519 + 5-a-2: CHRISTOPHER BURGOYNE (1474-1540) 5-a-2-a: ANNE THOMASINE MARGARET FREVILLE (1479-1541) CHRISTOPHER BURGOYNE was born about 1474, of Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, England, to Thomas Burgoyne (1424-1458) and Elizabeth Staverton (1448-1506.) He married Anne Thomasine Margaret Freville about 1495 of Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire, England. Christopher Burgoyne inherited Colvilles Manor in Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire, and also acquired a Manor in Oakington. A lawlyer of an Oakington family. Christopher Burgoyne died about 1540 of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, age 66. ANNE THOMASINE MARGARET FREVILLE was born about 1479 of Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, to Robert Freville (1449-1522) and Rose Peyton (1447-1529.) She married Christopher Burgoyne about 1495 of Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire, England. Anne Thomasine Margaret Freville passed away in about 1541, of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, age 62. Children of Christopher Burgoyne and Anne Thomasine Margaret Freville: 1.Mary Burgoyne, 1475-1541 2.Gregory Burgoyne, 1492- 3.Alice Burgoyne, 1500- 4.Elizabeth Burgoyne, 1500- 5.Helen/Ellen Burgoyne was born about 1501 of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England, to Christopher Burgoyne (1475-1541) and Anne Thomasine Margaret Freville (1479-1541.) She married John Leete about 1518, of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England. Ellen Burgoyne passed away 2 May 1564, at Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England, age 63. 6.Joane Burgone, 1504-1561, md. Porter 7.George Burgoyne, Sr., 1516-1576 8.Anice Burgoyne, 1524-1578, md. Cotton 9Thomasine Burgoyne, 1535-1578 + 5-a-2: THOMAS BURGOYNE (1423-1457) \\ 5-a-2-b: ELIZABETH STAVERTON (1448-1506) THOMAS BURGOYNE was born about 1423, of Arrington, Cambridgeshire, England, to John Bourgoyne (1391-1438) and Joan Payton (1393-.) He married (1) Alice Tay about 1442 of Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire, England; and (2) *Elizabeth Staverton (1448-1506.) ELIZABETH STAVERTON was born about 1448, of Stroud Hall, Cumnor, Berkshire, England, to Raffe Staverton (1422-1479) and Elizabeth D’Abridgecourt (1423-1504.) She married Thomas Burgoyne about 1468, of Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, England. Elizabeth Staverton passed away about 1506, of Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire, England, age 58. Children of Thomas Burgoyne and Elizabeth Slaverton: 1.John Burgoyne, 1472-1541 2.William Burgoyne, 1474- 3.Christopher Burgoyne was born about 1474, of Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, England, to Thomas Burgoyne (1424-1458) and Elizabeth Staverton (1448-1506.) He married Anne Thomasine Margaret Freville about 1495 of Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire, England. Christopher Burgoyne died about 1540 of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, age 66. 4.Thomas Burgoyne, -1517 + 5-a-3: EDWARD SLADE (1451-1541) \\ UNKNOWN (1456-) \\ EDWARD SLADE was born about 1451 of Oakington, Cambridgeshire, England, to unknown parents. He married. Edward Slade died about 1450, of Oakington, Cambridge, England, age 90. Child of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Slade: 1.Maria Slade was born about 1479 of Ruston, Northampton, England, to Edward Slade (1451-1541) and Unknown (1456-.) She married Sir Thomas Leete in about 1498, of Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England. Mary Slade passed away 25 September 1510, Oakington, Cambridgeshire, England, age 31. + 5-a-1-a: EDMUND CHETHAM (1462-1492) \\ UNKNOWN \\ EDMUND CHETHAM was born about 1462 of Denton, Manchester, Lancashire, England, to unknown parents. He married in about 1485. Edmund Chetham died 1492, of Denton, Manchester, Lancashire, England, age 30. Child of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Chetham: 1.Margaret Chetham was born about 1485, of Snelston, Derbyshire, England, to Edmund Chetham (1462-1492) and Unknown. (1466-.) She married (1) Nicholas Hyde, 1503; (2) *Sir Thomas Brown in about 1510, of Snelston, Ashbourne, Derbyshir, England. Margaret Chetham passed away 1 January 1560, Snelston, Derbyshire, England, age 75. She was buried 31 January 1560, at Caverswall, Staffordshire, England. + 5-a-1-b: THOMAS BELWOOD (1424-1444) \\ ANNE CHAPMAN \\ THOMAS BELWOOD was born about 1424, of Linconshire, England, to unknown parents. He marred Anne Chapman about 1443. Thomas Belwood died about 1444, of London, London, England, age 20. ANNE CHAPMAN no information on her. Child of Thomas Belwood and Anne Chapman: 1.Sophia Ann Belwood was born about 1445, of London, London, England, to Thomas Belwood (1425-1445) and Anne Chapman. She married Sir John Browne about 1479, of London, England. Sophia Ann Belwood passed away about 1498, of London, London, England, age 53. + 5-a-2-a: ROBERT FREVILLE (1449-1522) 5-a-2-a-1: ROSE PEYTON (1447-1529) ROBERT FREVILLE, Esq. was born about 1449, of Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, to William Freville II (1421-1482) and Joan Charlton (1421-1504.) He married (1) Beatrice Haselden; (2) * Rose Peyton about 1467, of Peyton, England. Robert Freville died about 1522, of Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, age 73. ROSE PEYTON was born about 1447 of Isleham, Cambridgeshire, England, to Thomas de Peyton (1417-1484) and Lady Margaret Fraunceys (1427-1492.) She married Robert Freville about 1467, of Peyton, England. Her will was probated 31 May 1529. Children of Robert Freville and Rose Peyton: 1.Ann Thomasine Margaret Freville was born about 1479 of Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, to Robert Freville (1449-1522) and Rose Peyton (1447-1529.) She married Christopher Burgoyne about 1495 of Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire, England. Anne Thomasine Margaret Freville passed away in about 1541, of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, age 62. 2.George Freville, MP Judge, 1496-1579. + 5-a-2-a: WILLIAM FREVILLE II (1420-1481) \\ JOAN CHARLTON (1421-1504) \\ WILLIAM FREVILLE II was born about 1420 of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, to William de Freville (1399-1461) and Ann Wolverstone (1404-.) He married Joan Charlton about 1440, of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. William Freville died about 1481, of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, age 61. JOAN CHARLTON was born about 1421 of Apley Castle, Lincolnshire, England to Thomas Knightley Charlton (1394-146? ) and Elizabeth Francis (1396-1431.) She married William Freville about 1440, of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. Joan Charlton passed away about 1504 of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, age 83. Children of William Freville and Joan Charlton: 1.Robert Freville was born about 1449, of Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, to William Freville II (1421-1482) and Joan Charlton (1421-1504.) He married (1) Beatrice Haselden; (2) * Rose Peyton about 1467, of Peyton, England. Robert Freville died about 1522, of Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England, age 73. 2.John de Freville, 1451-1505 + 5-a-2-b: RAFFE STAVERTON (1421-1479) \\ ELIZABETH D’ABRIDGECOURT (1423-1504) \\ RAFFE STAVERTON was born about 1421, of Cumnor, Berkshire, England, to William Staverton (1361-1401) and Elizabeth Cyfrewast (1370-1420.) He married Elizabeth D’Abridgecourt about 1445, of Cumnor, Berkshire, England. Raffe Staverton died 8 February 1479, Warfield, Berkshire, England, age 58. ELIZABETH D’ABRIDGECOURT was born about 1423 of Stratfield Mortimer, Bershire, England, to unknown parents. She married Raffe Staverton about 1445, of Cumnor, Berksire, England. Elizabeth passed away about 1504, of Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire, England, age 81. Children of Raffe Staverfton and Elizabeth D’Abridgecourt: 1.Elizabeth Staverton was born about 1447, of Stroud Hall, Cumnor, Berkshire, England, to Raffe Staverton (1422-1479) and Elizabeth D’Abridgecourt (1423-1504.) She married Thomas Burgoyne about 1468, of Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, England. Elizabeth Staverton passed away about 1506, of Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire, England, age 58. 2.Ralph Staverton, 1451-1510. + 5-a-2-a-1: THOMAS de PEYTON (1417-1484) 5-a-2-a-1-a: LADY MARGARET FRAUNCEYS (1427-1492) THOMAS de PEYTON was born 14 February 1417, Dry Drayton, Cambridgeshire, England, to John de Peyton III (1393-1416) and Grace de Burgayne (1392-1439.) He married (1) Lady Margaret Bernard The Lace Lady, in about 1438; (2) *Lady Margaret Frances in about 1460, of Dry Drayton, Cambridgeshire, England. He died about 1484 in England, age 67. Wikipedia: Thomas Peyton (1418–1484) of Isleham, Cambridgeshire, was twice Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, in 1443 and 1453. He rebuilt the church of St Andrew's in Isleham, in the chancel of which survives his monumental brass. He is depicted in a 1485 stained glass window in Long Melford Church, Suffolk, where he displays on his surcoat the Peyton arms: Sable, a cross engrailed or a mullet in the first quarter argent. His family originated at the manor of Peyton in the parish of Boxford, Suffolk. Marriage Peyton married twice. His first wife was Margaret Bernard, one of the daughters and co-heiresses of Sir John Bernard (died 1451) (whose effigy survives in Isleham Church), lord of the manor of Isleham, through which marriage he inherited that manor. By Margaret Bernard he had children including: •Thomas Peyton (died 1484), who predeceased his father, having married Jane Calthorpe, heiress of Calthorpe in Norfolk, by whom he had children including: •Sir Robert Peyton (died 1518), heir to his grandfather, whose monument is also in Isleham Church, and from whom the three Peyton baronets were descended. His son Sir Robert Peyton (died 1550) married Frances Hazelden (died 1580), who in her widowhood and one year before her death founded the Peyton Hospital in Isleham.[5] •John Peyton •Edward Peyton •Elizabeth Peyton, wife of Edward Langley of Knowlton in Kent. •Jane Peyton, wife of John Langley of Lowleworth in Cambridgeshire •Anne Peyton •Dorothy Peyton His second marriage was to *Margaret Francis, a daughter and co-heiress of Sir Hugh Francis of Giffords in Suffolk, by whom he had further sons:[6] •Christopher Peyton (died 1499), whose monumental brass survives in Isleham Church. He was Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire in 1496. He married a daughter of Leonard Hide of Hide Hall in Hertfordshire, but died without children.[7] An inscription on the wall-plate of the roof of Isleham Church states: "Pray for the good prosperite of Crystofor Peyton and Elizabeth his wife and for the soul of Thomas Peyton squire and Margaret his wife fader and moder of the said Crystofor Peyton and for the souls of all the Awncestre of the said Crystofor Peyton Qwych dyd mak this rofe in the year of our lord MCCCCLXXXXV being the tenth year of King Henry the Seventh". (1495)[8] •Francis Peyton of St Edmundsbury in Suffolk and of Coggeshall in Essex, who married Elizabeth Brook, daughter of Reginald Brook of Aspallstoneham in Suffolk. By Elizabeth he had children including:[9] •Christopher Peyton, eldest son and heir, of St Edmundsbury, who married Jane Mildmay, daughter of Thomas Mildmay. His eldest son was Thomas Peyton who married Lady Cecilia Bourchier, a daughter of John Bourchier, 2nd Earl of Bath (1499–1560/61) of Tawstock in Devon. Thomas and Cecilia had sons including: •Thomas Peyton, who married Dorothy Dowrich, a daughter of Walter Dowrich of Dowrich in the parish of Sandford in Devon by his wife Mary Carew (1550–1604), daughter of Dr. George Carew, Dean of Windsor, 3rd son of Sir Edmund Carew, Baron Carew, of Mohuns Ottery in the parish of Luppitt, Devon, and sister of George Carew, 1st Earl of Totnes (1555–1629).[10] An image of Dorothy Dowrich below an escutcheon showing Peyton impaling Dowrich in included on the monumental brass of her mother Mary Carew in Sandford Church, Devon. •Sir Henry Peyton who married Lady Mary Seymour, a daughter of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, KG, (c. 1500 – 1552) Lord Protector of England from 1547 until 1549 during the minority of his nephew, King Edward VI (1547–1553) and the eldest brother of Queen Jane Seymour (died 1537), the third wife of King Henry VIII.[11] •Edmund Peyton, Customer of Calais, died without children. LADY MARGARET FRANCES (FRAUNCEYS) was born about 1427 of Wickhambrock, Cambridgeshire, England, to Hugh Fraunceys (1396-1428) and Philippa Hemmys (1390-1475.) She married (1) Thomas Garney, 1450; (2) *Thomas de Peyton about 1440 of Barneham, Suffolk, England. Margaret Frances passed away 3 June 1492, Kenton, Suffolk, England, age 65. Children of Thomas de Peyton and Margaret Fraunceys: 1.Sir Thomas Peyton, 1443-1485 2.Grace Peyton, 1443- 3.Margaret Payton, 1443- 4.Francis Peyton, 1445-1530 5.Rose Peyton was born about 1447 of Isleham, Cambridgeshire, England, to Thomas de Peyton (1417-1484) and Lady Margaret Fraunceys (1427-1492.) She married Robert Freville about 1467, of Peyton, England. Her will was probated 31 May 1529. 6.Christopher Peyton, Esq. 1448-1500 + 6-a: RICHARD RAY (1531-1610) 6-a-1: MARGERY (MARY) BIGGS (1548-1612) RICHARD RAY was born about 1531 of Dentson, Suffolk, England, to Robert Ray (1508-1551) and Joan Norwich (-1561.) He married Margery (Mary) Biggs 9 June 1567, Denston, Suffolk, England. He was a Yeoman. His will is dated February 1609; proved February 25, 1610. In his will he mentioned his son-in-law John Rogers. MARGERY (MARY at marriage) BIGGS was born about 1548 of Stradishall, Suffolk, England, to John Biggs (1523-1580) and Margery Gilbert (1527-1579.) She married Richard Ray 9 June 1567, Denston, Suffolk, England. Mary Biggs’ ancestors may have been farmers or in the wool trade. During the medieval period, Clare was a prosperous town based on cloth making. BY the 1470’s Suffolk produced more cloth then any other county. Broadcloth was the main product. Flowing water was essential for the purpose of fulling [Fulling, also known as tucking or walking (spelt waulking in Scotland), is a step in woollen clothmaking which involves the cleansing of cloth (particularly wool) to eliminate oils, dirt, and other impurities, and making it thicker.] — so production concentrated on locations along rivers such as Clare, Cavendish, Glemsford and Sudbury. Some of the weavers’ cottage in Clare had cellars through which water ran for fulling the cloth. Merchants gathered in convoys for safety to convey the goods to Calais (then an English possession). Several locations in Suffolk were known as collection points—one of these is Callis Street in Clare, just north of the parish church, variously called Calais or Chalyce Street Clothiers organized and financed the industry, putting out work across the town, supporting road maintenance, providing alms to the poor, Embellishing the priory and church, building substantial houses for themselves The introduction of the spinning wheel and the importation of newer fabrics from the continent in the 1540’s led to a fall in the manufacture of broadcloath. Timber-framed houses from the 14th to the 16th century still exist throughout Clare. The heart of the town is a conversation area. Margery Biggs was buried 11 May 1612, Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, age 64. Children of Richard Ray and Margery Biggs: 1.John Ray, 1565-1595. 2.William Ray, 1567-1632. 3.Charles Ray, 1567- 4.Ambrose Ray, 1572-1655 5.Mathew Ray 1576-1632 6.Bridget Ray was born 5 January 1576, in Stradishall, Suffolk, England, to Richard Ray (1531-1610) and Margery Biggs (1548-1612.) She married Rev. John Rogers, of Dedham, in about 1595. Bridget Ray passed away about 1613, of Dedham, Essex, England, age 37. 7.Elizabeth Ray, 1578- 8.Judith Ray, 1580- `9.Symon Raye + 6-a: ROBERT RAY (1508-1550) 6-a-2: JOAN NORWICH (-1561) ROBERT RAY was born about 1508, of Denston, Suffolk, England, to John Ray (1481-1539) and Agnes Unknown (1481-1539.) He married Joan Norwich about 1539,m of Suffolk, England. Robert Ray died 3 August 1550 in Denston, Suffolk, England, age 43. Will dated 9 January 1551. Barley fifty miles from central London is the village of Denston, home to Suffolk’s finest small church built in the 1460’s. It was subtly altered to serve a small college of priests about 50 years before the Reformation swept them away. It continued in use as the parish church of a community too poor to lavish substantial restorations on it, and because of this it has a higher degree of surviving medieval liturgical integrity than virtually any other Suffolk Church. St. Nicholas is an exemplar of Perpendicular architecture in its purest form, without decoration or embellishment. JOAN NORWICH was born in England to Richard Norwich (1475-1541) and Agnes Nin or Cowpers (1475-1546.) She married Robert Ray about 1534. Joan Norwich was buried 30 April 1561, at St. Mary, Suffolk, England. Children of Robert Ray and Joan Norwich: 1.John Ray (1529-1595) 2.Richard Ray was born about 1531 of Dentson, Suffolk, England, to Robert Ray (1508-1551) and Joan Norwich (-1561.) He married Margery (Mary) Biggs 9 June 1567, Denston, Suffolk, England. He was a Yeoman. His will is dated February 1609; proved February 25, 1610. 3.Thomas Ray (1532-) 4.Thomas Rea (1533-1559) 5.Elizabeth Ray (1536-) 6.Robert Raye (1542-1598) 7.Elizabeth Ray (1544-) + 6-a: JOHN RAY (1480-1539) AGNES UNKNOWN (1481-1539) \\ JOHN RAY was born about 1480, of Denston, Suffolk, England, to John Ray (1450-1503) and Elizabeth Unknown (1456-1522.) He married Agnes about 1508 of Suffolk, England. John Ray died 28 May 1539, in England, age 59. Will dated 22 November 1539. AGNES UNKNOWN was born about 1481 of Denston, Suffolk, England, to unknown parents. She married John Ray about 1508 of Suffolk, England. Agnes passed away 29 June 1539, England. Will dated 19 June 1539. Children of John and Agnes Ray: 1.Elizabeth Ray (1503-1586) 2.Anne Ray (1504-) 3.George Ray (1507-1544) 4.John Ray (1507-1558) 5.Robert Ray was born about 1508, of Denston, Suffolk, England, to John Ray (1481-1539) and Agnes Unknown (1481-1539.) He married Joan Norwich about 1539,m of Suffolk, England. Robert Ray died 3 August 1550 in Denston, Suffolk, England, age 43. Will dated 9 January 1551. + 6-a: JOHN RAY (1450-1503) ELIZABETH UNKNOWN (1456-1522) \\ JOHN RAY was born about 1450 of Denston, Suffolk, England, to Robert Ray (1420-1482) and Margaret McLain (1428-1484.) He married Elizabeth. John Ray of Denston son and heir. Will dated 6 June 1503; proved 16 July following: “to be buried in the church of Denston, to which he left a cope of blewe velvet yt is longyng to ye said cherche. Besides property in Denston and Wichambook, he also left his sons tenements in Stradishall and Clare and six shops in Newmarket, to be divided amongst them. John Ray died 16 July 1503, Denston, Suffolk, England, age 53. ELIZABETH UNKNOWN was born about 1456 of Denston, Suffolk, England, to unknown parents. She married John Ray. Elizabeth passed away about 1521, of Denston, Suffolk, England, age 66. Children of John and Elizabeth Ray: 1.John Ray was born about 1480, of Denston, Suffolk, England, to John Ray (1450-1503) and Elizabeth Unknown (1456-1522.) He married Agnes about 1508 of Suffolk, England. John Ray died 28 May 1539, in England, age 59. 2.George Ray (1510-1546) 3.Elizabeth Ray (1512-1587) 4.Anne Ray (1514-) 5.Alice Ray (1516-1540) + 6-a: ROBERT RAY (1420-1482) \\ MARGARET McLAIN (1428-1484) \\ ROBERT RAY was born about 1420 of Denston, Suffolk, England, to John Ray (-1452) and Unknown. He married Margaret McLain about 1445. Robert Ray died 2 February 1482, Denston, Suffolk, England, age 62. Will dated 8 March 1482; Probate 20 May 1482. In both of their wills it reads they have a John Ray elder and John Ray younger. MARGARET McCLAIN was born about 1428 if England, to unknown parents. She married Robert Ray about 1445. Margaret McClain passed away 20 January 1484, Denston, Suffolk, England, age 56. In both of their wills it reads they have a John Ray elder and John Ray younger. Notes from her will: “The Will of Marger Ray, widow, 2 Feb. 1482. My body to be buried in Denston. To the altar of the church of Denston. To daughter Johan. To Sons John the elder and John the younger. Son John the elder made residuary legatee and executor. No witness. Proved 20 Jan. 1584-5 by the executor named in the will. Children of Robert Ray and Margaret McClain: 1.John Ray (the elder) was born about 1450 of Denston, Suffolk, England, to Robert Ray (1420-1482) and Margaret McLain (1428-1484.) He married Elizabeth. John Ray died 16 July 1503, Denston, Suffolk, England, age 53. 2.Joan Ray (1452-) + 6-a-1: JOHN BIGGS (1522-1580) 6-a-1-a: MARGERY GILBERT (1527-1579) JOHN BIGGS was born about 1522 of Glemsford, Suffolk, England, to John Biggs (1495-1546) and Ann Unknown (1505-.) He married Margery Gilbert about 1551, of Glemsford, Suffolk, England. John Biggs died 8 February 1579/1580, at Glemsford, Hunden, Suffolk, England, age 58. MARGERY GILBERT was born about 1527 of Suffolk, England, to William Gilbert (1497-1547) and Unknown. She married John Biggs about 1551, of Glemsford, Suffolk, England. Margery Gilbert died before 1579, of Clare, Hundon, Suffolk, England, age 52. Children of John Biggs and Margery Gilbert: 1.William Biggs (1543-1603) 2.Ambrose Biggs (1545-1579) 3.Margery Biggs Margery (Mary at marriage) Biggs was born about 1548 of Stradishall, Suffolk, England, to John Biggs (1523-1580) and Margery Gilbert (1527-1579.) She married Richard Ray 9 June 1567, Denston, Suffolk, England. Margery Biggs was buried 11 May 1612, Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England, age 64. 4.Anne Biggs (1549-1579) 5.John Biggs (1550-1551) 6.Elizabeth Biggs (1554-1554) 7.Jerome Biggs (1555-) 8.John Biggs (1555-1556) 9.Thomas Biggs (1557-) 10.Joanna Biggs (1558-1558) 11.Lionel Biggs (1560-) 12.Henry Biggs (1563-1645) 13.Abigail Biggs (1564-1564) 14.Abigail Biggs (1565-) 15.Henricus Biggs (1662-) 16.Margery Biggs (-1546) + 6-a-1: JOHN BIGGS (1495-1546) \\ ANN UNKNOWN (1505-) \\ JOHN BIGGS was born about 1495 of Glemsford, Suffolk, England to unknown parents. He married Mrs. Ann Biggs about 1519, of Westerfield, Suffolk, England. John Biggs died 12 April 1546, of Glemsford, England, age 49. ANN UNKNOWN was born about 1504, of Westerfield, Suffolk, England, to unknown parents. She married John Biggs about 1519, of Westefield, Suffolk, England. We do not know about Ann’s death. Children of John Biggs and Ann: 1.Amy Biggs (1521-1539) 2.John Biggs was born about 1522 of Glemsford, Suffolk, England, to John Biggs (1495-1546) and Ann Unknown (1505-.) He married Margery Gilbert about 1551, of Glemsford, Suffolk, England. John Biggs died 8 February 1579/1580, at Glemsford, Hunden, Suffolk, England, age 58. + 6-a-2: RICHARD NORWICH (1475-1541) AGNES NIN or COWPERS (1475-1546) \\ RICHARD NORWICH was born about 1475 of Cambridgeshire, England, to Henry Norwich (1451-1509) and Agnes Unknown (1452-1511.) He married Agnes Nin or Cowpers. Richard Norwich was buried in November 1540, Brinkley, Cambridgeshire, England, age 65. AGNES NIN or COWPERS was born about 1474, of Cambridge, England, to unknown parents. She married (1) Richard Cressett; 92) *Richard Norwich. Agnes passed away about 1545, of Norwich, Norfolk, England, age 71. Children or Richard Norwich and Agnes Nin: 1.Richard Norwich (1498-1521) 2.Henry Norwich (1501-1549) 3.Stephen Norwich (1502-1583) 4.William Norwich (1503-1548) 5.Joan Norwich Norwich was born in England to Richard Norwich (1475-1541) and Agnes Nin or Cowpers (1475-1546.) She married Robert Ray about 1534. Joan Norwich was buried 30 April 1561, at St. Mary, Suffolk, England. + 6-a-2: HENRY NORWICH (1451-1509) \\ AGNES UNKNOWN (1452-1511) \\ HENRY NORWICH was born ab out 1450, of Cambridgeshire, England, to Thomas Norwich (1415-) and Unknown. He married Agnes Unknown about 1473, of Cambridgeshire. Henry Norwich died in February 1509, Cambridgeshire, England, age 59 AGNES UNKNOWN was born about 1452, of England. She married Henry Norwich about 1473, of Cambridgesire. Agnes passed away about 1510. Child of Henry Norwich and Agnes: 1.Richard Norwich was born about 1475 of Cambridgeshire, England, to Henry Norwich (1451-1509) and Agnes Unknown (1452-1511.) He married Agnes Nin or Cowpers. Richard Norwich was buried in November 1540, Brinkley, Cambridgeshire, England, age 65. + 6-a-1-a: WILLIAM GILBERT (1497-1547) \\ UNKNOWN \\ WILLIAM GILBERT was born about 1497 of Clare, Suffolk, England to unknown parents. He married. William Gilbert died 4 November 1547, probably in Westhall, Suffolk, England, age 50. Children of Mr. and Mrs. William Gilbert: 1.Jerome Gilbert, (1524-) 2.Ambrose Gilbert (1526-) 3.Margery Gilbert was born about 1527 of Suffolk, England, to William Gilbert (1497-1547) and Unknown. She married John Biggs about 1551, of Glemsford, Suffolk, England. Margery Gilbert died before 1579, of Clare, Hundon, Suffolk, England, age 52. 4.William Gilbert (1528-) + 7-a: ROBERT CRANE (1574-1646) MARY SPARHAWK (1580-1622) \\ ROBERT CRANE was born about 1574 of Coxhall, Essex, England, to Robert Crane, Jr.(1550-1642) and Susan Alington (1550-.) He married Mary Sparhawk about 1599 of Dedham, Essex, England. He was a grocer. In Nathaniel Rogers’ will, (son-in-law to Robert Crane) Ipswich, Massachusetts, 3 July 1655. “He reckoned his estate in old and New England at about twelve hundred pounds, four hundred pounds of which is expected from my father Mr. Robert Crane in England.” Robert Crane was a subscriber to the Charter of the Massachusetts Bay Company, 30 March 1628/9. William S. Appleton, Esq., in his narrative, tells us of his being on terms of intimate friendship with the Appletons of Little Waldingfield and the Winthropos of Groton, and quotes from the diary of Adam Winthrop an invitation, under the date of Oct. 4, 1608, for himself, wife, and daughter to dine with Sir Robert Crane at Chilton, and that his coach was sent to bring them. Mr. Appleton also informs us that King James I, by letters patient, on the 22 of Nov. 1615, granted to Sir Robert crane “Free Warren” in his extensive estates, which was giving exclusive privilege to keep and hunt certain beasts and fowls within the confines of his estates. In the year 1620 Sir Robert Crane came before the freeholders and in habitants of the County of Suffolk as one of the two candidates for “Knights of the Shire.” At this election, which occurred in the month of December, he was successful and at once made himself conspicuous as a member of Parliament, joining that body as its session which convened 30 Jan. 1621. His manifest faithfulness and thorough devotedness to the best interest of his constituents, together with the earnest zeal he displayed for the welfare and prosperity of the country in whose service he labored, brought him many renewals of the confidence reposed in him by the inhabitants of the district. Will of Nathaniel Rogers, 1655 The will of the Rev. Nathaniel Rogers, Pastor of the Church at Ipswich, taken from his own mouth, July 3, Anno Domini 1655, was proved in court at Ipswich, 25-7-1655. He reckons his estate in Old and New England at about twelve hundred pounds, four hundred pounds of which 'is expected from my father Mr. Robert Crane in England.' He makes the portion of John, though his eldest son, equal only with the others, viz. Nathaniel, Samuel and Timothy, and gives to each one hundred pounds out of his estate in Old England and one hundred pounds out of his estate in New England. «b»«i»To his son Ezekiel he gives twenty pounds, which he may take in books if he pleases«/b»«/i». To his daughter he has already given two hundred pounds. To his three grandchildren, John, Nathaniel and Margaret Hubbard, he gives forty shillings each. To his cousin, John Rogers, five pounds, in the hands of Ensign Howlett. To Elizabeth, Nathaniel, John and Mary, children of his cousin John Harris, of Rowley, he gives twenty shillings each. To Harvard College, five pounds. The remainder he leaves to his wife Margaret, whom he appoints executrix." ________________ variant story: Robert Crane. b. Great Coggeshall, Essex. married Mary Sparhawk in England. He was a grocer. {edit his son was>} An "Adventurer" in Mass Bay Colony 3/30/1628/9. {his son, also named Robert} Was living in Essex, Mass. 5/13/1629. died 1646 Essex (Mass?) http://www.winthropsociety.com/settlers/founders.htm (and) http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genepool/cranjasp.htm From "THE MASSACHUSETTS BAY COMPANY AND ITS PREDECESSORS" by Frances Rose-Troup, Grafton Press, 1930 ROBERT CRANE, of St. Giles, Cripplegate, grocer. Son of Robert Crane, of Great Coggeshall, Essex, grocer, and brother of Margaret Crane, wife of Ezekiel Rogers, therefore uncle of Mary Rogers, who Robert Crane of Great Coggeshall in the County of Essex, grocer (no date) proved 18 Mar 1658. Mentions wife; refers to marriage contract entered into with brother-in-law Mr. Nathaniel Bacon; lands & c[ompany] in West Mercy, Essex; son Samuel Crane and his lawful issue and son Thomas Crane; they to pay my son Robert Crane and his issue; lands & c[ompany] in Stocke Street, lands in Grt Coggeshall in occupation of myself and William Cottyes, lands in Church Street, sometime Spooners and other estates; refers to a surrender made unto the William Turners (father and son) of Markes Tey & c[ompany]. To my daughter Roger, wife of Nathaniel Rogers of New England, clerk, four hundred pounds; to my grandchildren Samuel, Ezekiel, Timothy and John Rogers fifty pounds apiece; they to accept of a bond of four hundred pounds made to me from Mr. Joshua Foote, now or late of New England, on which there is now due for principal one hundred fifty pounds, besides use; to daughter Mary Whiting wife of Henry Whiting of Ipswich, two hundred pounds, the remainder of her portion;to my granchildren Henry and Mary Whiting, one hundred pounds apiece at their ages of one and twenty years or days of marriage respecively; to my daughter Elizabeth wife of William Chaplyn, two hundred pounds; to my grandchildren Robert and Mary Crane, children of my son Thomas Crane, one hundred pounds apiece; to Diana, Elizabeth, Margaret, Frances and Bridget, daughters of my brother Thomas Crane deceased, five pounds apiece; to my kinswoman Frances Stafford, widow five pounds; to Susan Voyce wife of John Voyce of Great Coggeshall, five pounds; to my three kinswomen, the residue of the daughters of my sister Johan [Joan] Foulsham, forty shillings apiece; to Robert Crane, son of my cousin Robert Crane of Braintree, twenty pounds at his age of one and twenty years; to William Fowleger, my servant, for his faithful service and c[ompany] thirty pounds; to my son Samuel all my goods and wares in the shop and warehouses, my debts & c[ompany] and the lands and tenements in Lowhard & c[ompany] had of John Edes, clerk, & c[ompany]; sons Samuel and Thomas to be executors. Proved by the oath of Samuel Crane, the surviving executor. Pell, 179 (P.C.C.) Monument to sir robert crane m.p. and family. he died in 1643, his first wife in 1624, his second in 1681, and the tomb was made by gerard christmas in 1626 for £50" Robert Crane died about 1658, of Essex, England, age 72. MARY SPARHAWK was born about 1580 in England, to unknown parents. She married Robert Crane about 1599, of Dedham, Essex, England. Mary Sparhawk passed away about 1622, in England, age 42. Children of Robert Crane and Mary Sparhawk: 1.Margaret Crane was born 1 February 1600, of Great Coggeshall, Essex, England, to Robert Crane (1574-1658) and Mary Sparhawk (1591-1629.) She married Nathaniel Rogers 23 January 1625, Coggeshall, Essex, England. Margaret Crane passed away 23 January 1677, in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, age 77, 20 years after the death of her husband. 2.Robert Crane (1603-) + 7-a: ROBERT CRANE, JR. (1550-1642) SUSAN ALINGTON (1550-) \\ ROBERT CRANE, JR. was born about 1550 in England, to Robert Crane (1508-1591) and Bridget Jermyn (1512-1561.) He married Susan Alington. Robert Crane died about 1642 of England, age 92. SUSAN ALINGTON was born about 1550 of England, to unknown parents. She married Robert Crane, Jr. We do not know when Susan Alington passed away. Children of Robert Crane and Susan Alington: 1.Robert Crane was born about 1574 of Coxhall, Essex, England, to Robert Crane, Jr. (1550-1642) and Susan Alington (1550-.) He married Mary Sparhawk about 1599 of Dedham, Essex, England. He was a grocer. Robert Crane died about 1658, of Essex, England, age 72. 2.Sir William Crane, b. 1575. + 7-a: SIR ROBERT CRANE, II (1508-1591) 7-a-1: BRIDGET JERMYN (1512-1561) SIR ROBERT CRANE, II, of Southwell and Chilton, was born about 1508 of Chilton, Suffolk, England, to Robert Crane (1498-1550) and Elizabeth Southwell (1488-1531.) He married Bridget Jermyn. His partner was Dorrell Fortescue. Robert Crane sonne and heire to Robert by Southwell married Bridget daughter to Jermyn of Debden in Suffolk, Esquire. WILL OF ROBERT CRANE. In the name of god Amen, the Seauenthe day of October, in the twoe and thirtithe> yere of the raigne of oure soueraign Ladie Elizabeth, by the grace of God of Englande, France, and Irelande, quene Defender of the faithe. I, Robert Crane, of Chilton, in the countie of Suff., Esquire, beinge of the age of fower skore and twooe yeres or theirabouts, callinge to mynde the uncerteynty of man's life in this transitorye worlde, and seyng of late dyuers of my familiar friendes to be suddeynlye called by deathe vnto Goddes mercy, amongest whome yt hathe pleased Almightie God of late to take out of this mortall life Brigett my wife, and Henry Crane, my only sonne and heire apparaunt, am thereby admonished to thinke of the ende of this my mortall life, and to th' intent I would haue all my debtes well and trulye paied and discharged, thoughe thty be not muche or many. And that sundrye persons hereunder named, shoulde hold, use, possesse, and enioye suche Interest, yssues, profittes, dowers, leases, tearmes of yeres, giftes, graunts, Legacy s and bequeastes of my gifte or graunte as hereafter in theise presentes ar menc'oned, expressed, set fourthe, and declared, which I woulde shoulde be duelye and trulye enioyed, helde, contented, satisfyed, and payed accordinglie, do hereby reuoke and utterlye renounce all manner of former willes and testaments whatsoeuer by me at any tyme before made, published, or pronounced, and do make, ordeyne, and constitute this present wrytingo to be my only last will and testament as well touchinge and conccrninge the order and disposition of all and singuler my Mannors, ffarmes, Lamles, tenementes, hereditaments, and possessions, with the appurtenances whatsoeuer, and of the issues and of the proffittes thereof, during the minoritie of Robert Crane, an Infaunt sonne of Catheryne, third daughter of John Jernegan, Esquire, and so longe tyme after as I haue power to lymitt the same, and allso touching all my goodes, plate, Jewells, and chattells whatsoeuer, in manner and forme folowinge, that is to saye:— ffirst and most principally I will and bequeathe my soule vnto Almightie God, my heauenlye father, trustinge by and throughe the deathe and passion of Jesus Xriste, his only sonne and my Redeemer and Savyoure, whoe once offered his bodye vppon the crosse as a sacrifice for the full redempcon of me and of all men, to be saued and receaued into his kingdome, there to remayne with and amongest his Elect for euer, My bodye I will to be buryed in the parishe churche or chauncell of Chilton aforesaied, to be bestowed at the discrecon of my executors hereof, hereafter named, and of other my freindes then beinge aboute me. And whereas I the saied Robert Crane haue of late amongest other, consented and sealed vnto one Indenture tripertite bearinge date the twentithe Daye of December, the nyne and twentithe yere of the Raigne of oure saied soueraigne Ladye Elizabeth, the Quene's Maiestie that now ys, made betwene me the saied Robert Crane and Brigett my wife, and the saied Catherine of the first parte, Sf Edward Cleere knight, and Dame Agnes his wife, Dudley fforteskewe esquire, and Mary his wife, Raphe Choppin gentleman, and Anne his wife, three of the daughters of me tho said Robert Crane, Robert Reue gent., sonne cf Elizabeth, and Thomas Smythe, sonne of Ursula, twoe other of the daughters of me the saied Robert Crane, heretofore deceased, of tho second parte, and Sr Robert Jermyn, S* Philippe Parker, Syr William Springe, and Sr John Heigh'm knighte, Robert Ashfeilde, John Gurdon, William Clopton, and Thomas Appleton, esquires, of the thirde parte, Nowe I the saied Robert Crane, accordinge to the true Intente and meaninge of the saied Indenture tripertite, concerninge the order and disposition of all and singuler the Mannors, ffarmes, Iandes, tenements, rentes, sutes, services, and hereditaments, with the appurtenances, menco'ed, specified, or declared in the saied Indenture tripertite after the deathe of me the saied Robert Crane, Esquire, duringe the minoritie of the saied Robert Crane, the sonne of the saied Catherine, and for so longe tyme as I have power to Lymitt the same, Do herein and hereby set downe, expresse, and declare, and my will intente and meaninge ys that the Mannors of Creatinge St Oliffe al's Woluhall al's Wouhall, and Minetts al's Mineotts, with the appurtenances, holden of her Maiestie in cheife the Advowsion of the churche of Creating Si Oliffe, and the Mannors or ffarmes called or knowen by the name or names of Thedwardes, Cookes of Cranes, Bakons al's Bakens, and all the Iandes, tenements, meadowes, pastures, feedinges, woodes, vnderwoodes, rentes, sutes, services, and heredytaments, with thappurtenances whatsoeuer, to the saied last mencyoned Mannors or ffarmes, belonginge or in any wise apperteyninge or otherwise accepted, used, occupyed, Demised, or reputed as parte, parcell, or member of them, or any of them, situat, lyinge, and beyinge in Creatinge St Oliffe, Creatinge St Marye, Creatinge All Saincts, Erie Stonham, Stonh'm Aspall, Gosbacke, Coddenham, Crowfeild, Micklefeild, Bavleham, Barkinge, and Brettenhem, in the same countye of Suff., the same shalbe to aunswere her Maiestie such full parte of all and singuler the Mannors, ffarmes, Landes, tenementes, and hereditaments, with thappurtenances whatsoeuer mencyoned or declared in the saied Indentures tripertite, as shall, maye, or oughte to come or growe unto her Maiestie, her heyers or Successors, for the primer seisin, lyuerye, or Wardeshippo of such person or persons as shall be found heyer or heyers vnto me the saied Robert Crane, after my decease. And I do allso herein and hereby demise, set downe, appoynte, and declare, and my full intent, will, and meaninge ys that ymediatly after the same Interest of Wardeshippe, Lyuerie, or primer seisin, and of euery of them ended and fully satisfyede then duringe the minoritie of the said Robert Crane, sonne of the saied Catheryne, the saied Mannors or farmes, of Thedwardes, Cookes of Cranes, and Bacons al's Bakens, with the appurtenances, and all the landes, tenements, meadowes, pastures, feedinges, wooddes, underwooddes, rentes, seutes, seruices, and hereditaments, with th'appurtenances whatsoeuer reynted, accepted, knowen, Demised, letten, or taken as parte, parcell, or member of them, or any of them, or in the occupac'on of the saied Raffe Choppin, or of his Assignes, situat, lyinge, and beinge in Coddenham, Crowfeild, Gosbacke, Stoneham Aspall, Creatinge All Sauncts, Creatinge S' Marye, Creatinge Sainct Oliffe, Mickefeild aforesaied, or in any of them, being on Sir Robert Crane died 12 September 1591, age 83. BRIDGET JERMYN was born about 1512, of Suffolk, England, to Sir Thomas Jermyn (1482-1552) and Anna Spring (1494-1553.) She married Sir Robert Crane. Bridget Jermyn died 29 August 1561, in Suffolk, England, age 49. Children or Robert Crane and Bridget Jermyn: 1.Henry Crane, b. 1546; md. Anne Goodwyn. 2.Ursula Crane; md. Henrye Smithe. 3.Bridget Crane; md. (1) Frauness Clopton; (2) Waberton; (3) Fassett; (4) Christopher Jenney. 4.Anne Crane; md. Choppinge. 5.Agnes Crane, b. 1548; md. (1) John Smithe, (2) Frauness Clopton, (3) Sir Christopher Heydon Knight, (4) Sir Edard Clerk Knight. 6.Robert Crane, Jr., was born about 1550 in England, to Robert Crane (1508-1591) and Bridget Jermyn (1512-1561.) He married Susan Alington. Robert Crane died about 1642 of England, age 92. 6.Elizabeth Crane; md. Reave. 7.Elizabeth Crane; md. Claxton. 8.Mary Crane; (2) Strangman; (3) Dudley Fortescue. + 7-a: ROBERT CRANE (1487-1550) 7-a-2: ELIZABETH SOUTHWELL (1488-1531) ROBERT CRANE was born about 1487 of Chilton, Suffolk, England, to John Crane (1434-1504) and Agnes Calthorpe (1460-.) He married (1) Jane Crane, and (2) *Elizabeth Southwell. St. Mary's Church, Chilton, Suffolk- The church dates from the 15th century. The tower and a chantry chapel for the Crane family of the local hall were added during the following century. WILL QE. ROBERT CRANE OF CHILTON, ESQ.—1551. In the name of god Amen. Be it knowen vnto all the faithfull Congregacion of Christes Churche, that vpon the xxvii Daye of the moneth of ffebruarye, and in the fourthe yere of the most gracious reign of Edwardo the sixt, by the grace of god of England, ffraunce, and Ireland, king defendor of the faithe, and immediatly next undor god of the Churche of Englande and Irelande, the supreme hedd, That I Robert Crane of Chylton, within the Countie of SufF., Esquier, being hole of mynde and of good and p'fytt memorye, thankes be unto Almightie god, dothe institute and ordeyne thys to be my fyrme and Last will, that ys to save, fflrst I comende my soule into thandes of my lorde god, my redemcr and maker, the whiche ys my onely commfort and refuge, for in hym ys all my holle faithe and trust, and my bodie to be buried in the p'ish Churche of Chylton or ells where, yt shall please my lorde god to call me vnto his mercy. Item, I will that myne Executour shall honestly bringe mo vnto my sepulture or grave at the daye of my buriall, accordinge to my degree, and to distribute and give the same daye amonges poore people as it shall seme mete and convenient by his discretion. Item, I giue vnto the p'ishe of Newton, to be bestowed amongest the poore people, vi» viiid- Item, I do give to the p'ishe of muche Waldyngfeld, vi« viiid. Item, I do giue vnto the three p'isshes in Sudbury, to be bestowed amongest the poore people, tenn shillinges to euery p'ishe. Item, I do give to the said p'ishe of Acton, amongest the poore people, foure shillinges. Item, 1 do giue to the p'ish of muche Corncrd to bo given amongest the poore, foure shillinges. Item, I do giue to eu'y householde in Chilton, viiirf. apece. Item, I will that Anthonye Crane my sonne, shal haue of my gifte to hym during hys liefe naturall, one Annuitec of Tenne marks verely, going oute of that Manner Landes, tenements, meddowes, and pastures, whiche 1 late boughte and purchased of John Southwell, Esquier, beinge and lyinge within the towne of Codnah'm, within the Countie of Suff., with a Clause of distres for more payment to be made vnto hym, by the consent of Robert Crane my sonne, as by the learnyd Counsaill of the same Anthonye shal be reasonable devised. Item, I do giue and bequeathe to Anthonye Crane my sonne, two hundreth markes, And vnto John Crane my sonne, one hundreth markes of the debt that one Thomas Palmer oweth me, to be reteynod vnto eiche of them, as yt may be levied; that ys to saye Anthonye Crane so to receyve two partes, And John Crane one parte at euery payment. Itom, I do giue vnto Dorothe Bagster my doughter, Tenne poundes of laufull monye. Item, I do giue vnto Elizabeth Markaunt my doughter, twentie poundes of laufull money. Item, I bequeathe vnto Anne my doughter, wyef vnto Ambroso Coole, Twentie poundes of laufull money. Item, I giue and bequeathe unto Gryssell and Agues my daughters, vnto echo of them one hundreth poundes, to be payde at the dayes of their marriage, so that they be Rulyd and orderyd by the discretion and consent of myne Exeeutour. And yf they will not be rulyd by their frends by chosyng of their husbands, But to take whome they list, Then this my gifte to stande voyde and of none eifecte. Item, I do giue unto John Crane my sonne, my two gownes of Clothe gardyd w' veluet, and my doblet of tawny satten. Item, I do give Pernell Armiger my s'vate, tenne poundes of laufull money, to be payde vnto her at the daye of her Manage. Item, I do giue euery man seruate of my house taking wage iiis. iiiirf. And to euy woman seruate hauyng my wage iiis. iiiirf. The residue of all my goodes, moveablo & immoveable, I giue and bequeathe them into thandes of myn Executor, Robert Crane my sonne, Whom I Do move Institute and ordeyne hym to be my sole Executour, to se that this my last will and testament shall of his p'te be well and truly p'formyd and kept, as he will answere before god at the last daye. And thies be tho witnesses of this my last will and testament as hereafter dothe folowe, and to this will I put my seale the daye & yero above written, Sr Robert Goodale, Clark, John More, John Crosse, Robert Sapbyes, Robert Sunytye, William Warne, and Robert may. Robert Crane died 27 February 1550, of England, age 63. ELIZABETH SOUTHWELL was born about 1488, of Woodrising, Norfolk, England, to Richard Southwell (1429-1514) and Katherine Williams. She married Robert Crane. Elizabeth Southwell passed away in about 1531, of Bradley Plain, Hampshire, England, age 43. Arial View of Castle Rising: Castle Rising of Woodrising, Norfolk, England. Home of Elizabeth Southwell wife of Robert Crane, Esq (1487-1549). Castle Rising is one of the most famous 12th Century castles in England, built around 1140ad. The castle had served as a hunting lodge, royal residence, and for a brief time in the 18th century even housed a mental patient. The most famous period in its history was when it came to the mother of Edward III, Queen Isabella, following her part in the murder of her husband Edward II. The Castle passed to the Howard family in 1544 and it remains in their hands today, the current owner being a descendant of William D'Albini II, the norman baron who raised the castle. Within the inner bailey can be found the remains of an early Norman Church. Discovered in the early nineteenth century when the bailey was being cleared of accumulated sand and soil, it is the earliest building within the site, pre-dating even the castle itself. Dating from around the late eleventh century it is thought to be the first parish church of Rising (no earlier church has been discovered) and was probably replaced by the current twelfth century church when the castle was founded. Children of Robert Crane and Elizabeth Southwell: 1.John Crane, b. 1503. 2.Robert Crane was born about 1508 of Chilton, Suffolk, England, to Robert Crane (1498-1550) and Elizabeth Southwell (1488-1531.) He married Bridget Jermyn. His partner was Dorrell Fortescue. Sir Robert Crane died 12 September 1591, age 83. 2.Anthony Crane, b. 1510. + 7-a: JOHN CRANE (1434-1504) \\ 7-a-3: AGNES CALTHORPE (1460-) JOHN CRANE was born about 1434, of Chilton, Suffolk, England, to Joseph Crane Cavaretta (1389-1441) and Corlissa Unknown (1414-1473.) He married Agnes Calthorpe. John Crane died 12 August 1504, Suffolk, England, age 70. AGNES CALTHORPE was born about 1460, of Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, England, to Sir John Calthorpe, Knight, (1431-1503) and Elizabeth Wentworth (1432-1496.) She married John Crane. We do not know when or where Agnes Calthorpe passed away. Children of John Crane and Agnes Calthorpe: 1.Robert Crane was born about 1487 of Chilton, Suffolk, England, to John Crane (1434-1504) and Agnes Calthorpe (1460-.) He married (1) Jane Crane, and (2) *Elizabeth Southwell. Robert Crane died 27 February 1550, of England, age 63. 2.John Crane 3.Edward Crane 4.Elizabeth Crane; md. Martin 5.Richard Crane + 7-a-1: SIR THOMAS JERMYN (1482-1552) 7-a-1-a: ANNA SPRING (1494-1553) SIR THOMAS JERMYN, of Rushbrook, was born about 1482, of Rushbrooke, Suffolk, England, to Thomas Jermyn, III (1453-1504) and Catherine Bernard (1458-1519.) He married (1) Anne Waldegrave Drury, Land of Burnham, (2) *Anna Spring. He lived at Rushbrooke, Suffolk, England. Thomas Jermyn died 8 October 1552, in Rushbrooke, Suffolk, England, age 70. Rushbrooke Hall, near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Jermyn family home. Destroyed, demolition, fire 1961 ANNA (Annie) SPRING was born about 1494 of Lavenham, Suffolk, England, to Thomas Spring, Esq. and Anna. She married Thomas Jermyn. Anna Spring passed away in about 1553, of Rushbrooke, Suffolk, England, age 59. Children of Thomas Jermyn and Anna Spring: 1.Sir Ambrose Jermyn, b. 1502. 2.Margaret Jermyn, b. 1510. 3.Bridget Jermyn was born about 1512, of Suffolk, England, to Sir Thomas Jermyn (1482-1552) and Anna Spring (1494-1553.) She married Sir Robert Crane. Bridget Jermyn died 29 August 1561, in Suffolk, England, age 49. 4.Elizabeth Jermyn, b. 1518; md. Playters. 5.Martha Jermyn, b. 1529. 6.Barbara Jermyn, b. 1532; md. Bacon 7.Ursula Jermyn, b. 1547; md. Martin + 7-a-1: THOMAS JERMYN, III (1453-1504) 7-a-1-b: CATHERINE BERNARD (1458-1519) THOMAS JERMYN, III, was born about 1453, of Rushbrook, Suffolk, England, to Thomas Jermyn (1424-1479) and Margaret Leyman (1432-1496.) Thomas married Catherine Bernard in about 1480, of Akenham, Suffolk, England. Thomas Jermyn died in November 1504, in Rushbrook, Suffolk, England, age 51. St. Mary’s at Akenham, Suffolk, England CATHERINE BERNARD was born about 1458, of Akenham, Suffolk, England, to Sir John Bernard and. She married Thomas Jermyn in about 1480 of Akenham, Suffolk, England. Catherine Bernard passed away about 1519, of Suffolk, England, age 61. Children of Thomas Jermyn and Catherine Bernard: 1.Thomas Jermyn, IV, was born about 1482, of Rushbrooke, Suffolk, England, to Thomas Jermyn, III (1453-1504) and Catherine Bernard (1458-1519.) He married (1) Anne Waldegrave Drury, Land of Burnham, (2) *Anna Spring. Thomas Jermyn died 8 October 1552, in Rushbrooke, Suffolk, England, age 70. 2.Agnes Jermyn, b. 1495; md. Sexton. + 7-a-1: THOMAS JERMYN (1424-1479) \\ MARGARET LEYMAN (LAYMAN) (1432-1496) \\ THOMAS JERMYN was born about 1424, of Rushbrook, Suffolk, England, To John Jermyn (1396-1441) and Joanna Unknown (1399-1479.) He married Margaret Leyman. Thomas Jermyn died in about 1479, of Rushbrook, Suffolk, England, age 55. Fjo MARGARET LEYMAN (LAYMAN) was born about 1432, of Ickworth County, Suffolk, England, to William of Ickworth Layman (1405-1458) and Unknown. She married Thomas Jermyn. Margaret Leymen passed away about 1496 in England, age 64. Child of Thomas Jermyn and Margaret Leyman: 1.Thomas Jermyn, III, was born about 1453, of Rushbrook, Suffolk, England, to Thomas Jermyn (1424-1479) and Margaret Leyman (1432-1496.) Thomas married Catherine Bernard in about 1480, of Akenham, Suffolk, England. Thomas Jermyn died in November 1504, in Rushbrook, Suffolk, England, age 51. + 7-a-2: SIR RICHARD SOUTHWELL (1429-1514) 7-a-2-a: LADY CATHERINE FITZWILLIAM (1474-1498) RICHARD SOUTHWELL was born about 1429 of Woodrising, Norfolk, England, to Robert Southwell (1394-1449) and Isabel Boys (1427-1449.) He married (1) Amy Witchingham (1435-1496) and (2) * Katherine Williams (1474-.) Richard died 27 September 1514, in Everton, Lancashire, England, age 85. Richard Southwell 1, M, #318279 Richard Southwell is the son of Robert Southwell and Isabella Boys.1 He married Amy Wychingham, daughter of Sir Edward Wychingham.1 He acquired Woodrising, Noroflk through his wife.1 Children of Richard Southwell and Amy Wychingham •Francis Southwell+1 •Sir Robert Southwell1 Citations 1.[S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes(Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 3, page 3689. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition. LADY CATHERINE FITZWILLIAM, BARONESS SKIPWITH was born about 1474, of Woodrising, Norfolk, England, to Sir Richard FitzWilliam (1415-1478) and Lady Elizabeth Clarell (1415-1503.) She married Sir Knight Richard Southwell in about 1488, Norfolk, England. Catherine FitzWilliam passed away about 1498, of Norfolk, England, age 24. Child of Richard Southwell and Catherine Williams: 1.Elizabeth Southwell was born about 1488, of Woodrising, Norfolk, England, to Richard Southwell (1429-1514) and Katherine Williams. She married Robert Crane. Elizabeth Southwell passed away in about 1531, of Bradley Plain, Hampshire, England, age 43. + 7-a-2: ROBERT SOUTHWELL (1394-1449) \\ 7-a-2-b: ISABEL BOYS (1427-1449) ROBERT SOUTHWELL was born about 1394 of Felixhall, Essex, England, to John Southwell and Agnes. He married Isabel Boys. Robert Southwell died about 1449, age 55. Felix Hall, Essex ISABEL BOYS was born about 1427 of Norfolk, England, to John Boys and Agnes. She married Robert Southwell. Isabel Boys passed away in about 1449, of England. Child of Robert Southwell and Isabel Boys: 1.Richard Southwell was born about 1429 of Woodrising, Norfolk, England, to Robert Southwell (1394-1449) and Isabel Boys (1427-1449.) He married (1) Amy Witchingham (1435-1496) and (2) * Katherine Williams (1474-.) Richard died 27 September 1514, in Everton, Lancashire, England, age 85. + 7-a-3: SIR JOHN CALTHORPE (1431-1503) ELIZABETH WENTWORTH (1432-1496) \\ SIR JOHN CALTHORPE, KNIGHT, was born about 1431 probably of Calthorp Manor, Norfolk, England, to Sir William Calthorpe (1410-1494) and Lady Elizabeth . He married (1) Alice Catherine Astley, (2) *Elizabeth Wentworth about 1455, of Burnham, Thorpe, Norfolk, England. John Calthorpe died 22 August 1503, in Blakeney, Gloucestershire, England, age 72. ELIZABETH WENTWORTH was born about 1432, of Nettlestead, Suffolk, England, to Sir Roger Wentworth (1395-1452) and Baroness Margery le Despenser (1397-1478.) She married Sir John Calthorpe about 1455, of Burnham, Thorpe, Norfolk, England. Elizabeth Wentworth passed away 20 April 1496, Flamborough, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, age 64. Children of John Calthorpe and Elizabeth Wentworth: 1.Elizabeth Calthorpe, 1459- 2.Agnes Calthorpe was born about 1460, of Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, England, to Sir John Calthorpe, Knight, (1431-1503) and Elizabeth Wentworth (1432-1496.) She married John Crane. We do not know when or where Agnes Calthorpe passed away. 3.Margaret Mary Calthorpe, 1460 4.Christopher Calthorpe, 5.Sir Philip Calthorpe, 1464-7Apr 1535. 6.Anne Calthorpe, 1466-; md. Broome. + 7-a-3: SIR WILLIAM CALTHORPE (1410-1494) \\ LADY ELIZABETH LUCY GREY (1414-1441) \\ SIR WILLIAM CALTHORPE, Knight of the Bath, and Lord of the Manors of Burnham Thorpe, and Ludham in Norfolk, was born 30 January 1410, Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, England, to Sir John Calthorpe, Knight (1389-1421) and Anna Wythe (1390-1416.) He married Elizabeth Grey Elizabeth Stapleton He is on record as High Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk in 1442, 1458, 1469, and 1479. Sir William Calthorpe died 15 November 1494, in Burham Thorpe, Norfolk, England, age 84. About Sir William Calthorpe Sir William Calthorpe, (30 January 1410 – 15 November 1494), Knight of the Bath, and Lord of the Manors of Burnham Thorpe, and Ludham, in Norfolk. He is on record as High Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk in 1442, 1458 and 1469 and 1479. Calthorpe is recorded on 28 June 1443, when he manumised one of his villeins, and set him free from all future services. He became locum tenens and Commissary-General to the late most noble and potent William, Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Pembroke, and Lord Great Chamberlain of England, Ireland and Aquitaine, during the minority of the Duke's son and heir, Henry, Earl of Exeter. In 1469 Sir William described himself as Sir William Calthorp of Ludham, a manor which he owned, as well as that of Burnham Thorpe. In 1479 he was Steward of the household of the Duke of Norfolk. Calthorpe was made a Knight of the Bath in the Tower of London, by King Edward IV, on the Coronation of his Queen, Elizabeth Wydville, Ascension Day, 26 May 1465. Calthorpe's first wife was Elizabeth (1406-1437), daughter of Sir Reynold, 3rd Baron de Grey of Ruthin, &c., (1362-1440), by whom Sir William had a son and two daughters. His second wife was Elizabeth (c. 1441-18 February 1505), eldest daughter and co-heir of Sir Miles Stapleton, Knt., of Ingham, Norfolk, (by his spouse, Katherine de la Pole (c. 1416-1488)), who settled the manor of Hempstead, Norfolk, upon Elizabeth. Her husband, Sir William Calthorpe, was subsequently found to be lord of three parts of it in 1491; his second surviving son, Sir Francis, died possessed of it in 1544, and his son William next inherited it, and sold it about 1573. Calthorpe made Presentations to the Rectory of Beeston, Norfolk in 1460, 1481, 1492, and the Rectory of Hempstede in 1479 and 1485. In the church of St. Martin at the Palace, Norwich, is a tablet showing that in 1550 Lady Calthorp (Sir William's daughter-in-law) gave a silver cup and a velvet carpet to that church. It appears that the Calthorpes had their town house in this parish for many years, and Sir William de Calthorp certainly lived there in 1492, and probably long before then, for it is recorded that in 1447 the Executors of Joan Lady Bardolph, sold the old seat of the Erpinghams, in St.Martin's at the Palace, to William Calthorp, Esq., and the receivership of the Erpingham manor was vested in Sir Philip Calthorp (d. 1535 - grandson of Sir William) and his wife Joan (née Blennerhasset), in 1487. In Sir William's will, he mentions that many of his ancestors were buried in North Creake Church, Norfolk. This Will is given in full in East Anglian Notes & Queries (vol.ii, p.210), as an interesting specimen of wills of that date. He mentions many of his family. He was buried within the Church of the White Friars, Norwich, Norfolk, beside his first wife. One of Sir William's daughters by his second marriage, Anne (d. bef. March 1558), married Sir Robert Drury, Knt., of Thurston, and Hawstead, Suffolk. Birth: Jan. 30, 1410 Burnham Thorpe Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Norfolk, England Death: Nov. 15, 1494 Burnham Thorpe Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Norfolk, England Knight of the Bath, Knight of Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk. In right of his wife, of Ingham, Norfolk, of North Morton, Berkshire. High Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk. Son and heir to Sir John Calthorpe of Burham and Anne Wythe, daughter of Sir John. Husband of Elizabeth de Grey, daughter of Sir Reynold, 3rd Baron de Grey of Rutlin. They had two sons and one daughter; John, William and Anne, wife of William Gurney. Secondly, husband of Elizabeth Stapleton, daughter and co-heiress to Sir Miles Stapleton and Katherine de la Pole. They had two sons and two daughters; Francis and Edward, Anne (wife of Sir Robert Drury) and Elizabeth (wife of Francis Hasilden). Elizabeth received the manor of Hampstead, Norfolk, which stayed in the family until 1573. Calthorpe became a Knight of the Bath in the Tower of London by King Edward IV, on the Coronation of his Queen, Elizabeth, on 26 May 1465, and was Steward of the household of the Duke of Norfolk in 1479. Calthorpe made Presentations to the Rectory of Beeston, Norfolk in 1460, 1481, 1492, and the Rectory of Hempstede in 1479 and 1485. In Sir William's will, he mentions that many of his ancestors were buried in North Creake Church, Norfolk. This Will is given in full in East Anglian Notes & Queries, as an interesting specimen of wills of that date. He mentions many of his family. He was buried within the Church of the White Friars, Norwich, Norfolk, beside his first wife. His widow would marry Sir John Fortescue who died in 1500 and thirdly, Sir Edward Howard, slain in 1513. Family links: Spouse: Elizabeth de Grey Calthorpe (1406 - 1437)* Burial: Whitefriars, Norwich Norwich City of Norwich Norfolk, England LADY ELIZABETH GREY (Lady (Alianore) Eleanor Elizabeth DeGrey) was born about 1414, of Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales, to Reynold Grey, 3rd Baron Grey de Rulhim (1362-1440) and Joan of Astley, Baroness Astley (1366-1448.) She married (1) *Sir William Calthorpe; and (2) William Lucy Lady Elizabeth Grey passed away in about 1441, of White Friars, Norfolk, England, age 27. Children of William Calthorpe and Elizabeth Lucy Grey: 1.Sir John Calthorpe, Knight, was born about 1431 probably of Calthorp Manor, Norfolk, England, to Sir William Calthorpe (1410-1494) and Lady Elizabeth . He married (1) Alice Catherine Astley, (2) *Elizabeth Wentworth about 1455, of Burnham, Thorpe, Norfolk, England. John Calthorpe died 22 August 1503, in Blakeney, Gloucestershire, England, age 72. 2.Amy Calthorpe, b. 1433. + 7-a-1-a: THOMAS SPRING, ESQ. (1476-1523) ANNA KING (1473-1506) \\ THOMAS SPRING ESQ. was born about 1476, of Lavenham, Suffolk, England, to Thomas Spring (1456-1486) and Margaret Parris (1452-1480.) He married (1) *Anna King about 1493; (2) Alice Margaret Appleton (1476-1538.) Thomas Spring died 15 June 1523, in Lavenham, Suffolk, England, age 47. Thomas Spring Plaque: Thomas Spring, the “rich clothier” died on the twenty-ninth day of June, 1523, and Lavenham was plunged into gloom at the loss of its wealthiest inhabitant. Thomas asked to be buried in Lavenham Church. Before the altar of Saint Katherine, and to have a parclose built around the Tomb. He also willed money towards the finishing of Lavenham Church steeple. His devoted wife Alice consoled herself by carrying out his wishes. She obtained the best craftsmen she could to make the elaborately carved parclose still standing here. She hurried on the workmen to get the south chapel finished and she watched the tower being completed with her husband’s money. The Spring Coat of Arms is much in evidence in the carving and also in the coloured-glass roundel in the Lady Chapel. The colours from which are duplicated in the flower arrangement on the tomb. CRIPT OF THOMAS ANNA KING was born about 1473, of Boxford, Suffolk, England, to unknown parents. She married Thomas Spring, Esq. about 1493. Anna King died about 1506, age 33. Children of Thomas Spring and Anna King: 1.Anna (Anne) Spring was born about 1494 of Lavenham, Suffolk, England, to Thomas Spring, Esq. (1476-1523) and Anna King (1473-1506.) She married Thomas Jermyn. Anna Spring passed away in about 1553, of Rushbrooke, Suffolk, England, age 59. 2.Rose Spring, b. 1496; md. Gibbons 3.Bridget Spring, b. 1498; md. Ernley Hussey. 4.Sir John Spring, b. 1500; d. 12 Aug 1547. 5.Robert Spring, Esq., b. 1502; d. 3 Apr 1550.. + 7-a-1-a: THOMAS SPRING (1456-1486) MARGARET PARRIS (1452-1480) \\ THOMAS SPRING was born about 1456 of Lavenham, Suffolk, England to Thomas Spring, Jr. (1430-1486) and Margaret Appleton (1433-1504.) He married Margaret Parris. Thomas Spring died 17 September 1486, in England, age 30. MARGARET PARRIS was born about 1452, of Lavenham, Suffolk, England to unknown parents. She married Thomas Spring. Margaret Parris passed away about 1480, of Lavenham, Suffolk, England, age 28. Children of Thomas Spring and Margaret Parris: 1.Cecily Spring, b. 1473, md. Sexton. 2.Thomas Spring, Esq. was born about 1476, of Lavenham, Suffolk, England, to Thomas Spring (1456-1486) and Margaret Parris (1452-1480.) He married (1) *Anna King about 1493; (2) Alice Margaret Appleton (1476-1538.) Thomas Spring died 15 June 1523, in Lavenham, Suffolk, England, age 47. + 7-a-1-a: THOMAS SPRING, JR. (1430-1486) \\ 7-a-1-a-1: MARGARET APPLETON (1433-1504) THOMAS SPRING, JR. was born about 1430, of Lavenham, Suffolk, England, to Thomas Spring Sr. (1385-1440) and Agnes Morginson (1390-1433.) He married Margaret Appleton. Thomas Spring died 7 September 1486, at Lavenham, Suffolk, England, age 56. MARGARET APPLETON was born about 1433, of Lavenham, Suffolk, England, to John Appleton, III (1404-1481) and Margaret Welling (1407-1468.) She married Thomas Spring, Jr. Margaret Appleton died in about 1504, of Lavenham, Suffolk, England, age 71. Children of Thomas Spring and Margaret Appleton: 1.Cecily Spring, b. 1455. 2.William Spring, b. 1456. 3.Thomas Spring was born about 1456 of Lavenham, Suffolk, England to Thomas Spring, Jr. (1430-1486) and Margaret Appleton (1433-1504.) He married Margaret Parris. Thomas Spring died 17 September 1486, in England, age 30. 4.James Spring, b. 1461; d. 31 Aug 1493. 5.Marianna Spring, b. 1462. + 7-a-1-b: SIR JOHN BERNARD (1426-1451) \\ HELENA MALLORY (1435-1495) \\ SIR JOHN BERNARD was born about 1426, of Abington, Northamptonshire, England, to John Bernard (1400-) and Eleanor Sakevyle (1405-.) He married Helena Mallory. Sir John Bernard died in about 1451, of Iselham, Cambridgeshire, England, age 25. Sir John and Ellen/Helena Mallory Bernard Brass Isleham, Cambridgeshire, England St. Andrew's Church. HELENA MALLORY was born about 1435, of Swinterton, Suffolk, England, to unknown parents. She married John Bernard. Helena Mallory passed away about 1495, in England, age 60. Helena Mallory was born in 1435 in Swinterton, Suffolk, England. She was married to John Bernard Jr. (son of John Bernard Sr. and Eleanor Sakevyle) in 1456 in Swinterton, Suffolk, England. John Bernard Jr. was born in 1350 in Abington, Northamptonshire, England. Helena Mallory and John Bernard Jr. had the following children: +1395 i. Cathryn Bernard. Child of Thomas Bernard and Helena: 1.Catherine Bernard was born about 1458, of Akenham, Suffolk, England, to Sir John Bernard and. She married Thomas Jermyn in about 1480 of Akenham, Suffolk, England.Catherine Bernard passed away about 1519, of Suffolk, England, age 61. + 7-a-2-a: SIR RICHARD FITZ WILLIAM (1415-1478) \\ LADY ELIZABETH CLARELL (1415-1503)\\ SIR RICHARD FITZ WILLIAM was born about 1415 in Yorkshire, England, to Sir Edmond Fitz William (1382-1465) and Lady Catherine Clifton (1386-1435.) He married Lady Elizabeth Clarrell in about 1445, of Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, England. He was High Sheriff of Yorkshire. Sir Richard Fitz William died 22 September 1478, in Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, England, age 63. Richard FitzWilliam, Sheriff of Yorkshire's Geni Profile Richard FitzWilliam, Sheriff of Yorkshire Also Known As:"Richard Fitz William", "Sir Richard Fitzwilliam", "Richard Fitz-Williams", "Richard Fritz-Williams", "Richard or William Fitzwilliams" Birthdate:1415 (63) Birthplace:Wadworth, Yorkshire, England Death:Died September 22, 1478 in Sprotborough, Yorkshire, England Place of Burial:Sprotborough, York, England Immediate Family:Son of Edmund FitzWilliam II and Catherine Fitzwilliam Husband of Elizabeth Fitzwilliams Father of Isabel Wentworth; Catherine Skipwith; Margaret Fitzwilliam; Edward Fitzwilliam and Thomas FitzWilliam, Of Aldwark Occupation:Sir/Knight/Sheriff of Yorkshire, Knight Managed by:David Bradbury Stewart Last Updated:July 6, 2016 View Complete Profile Richard Fitzwilliam in WikiTree Richard Fitzwilliam in WikiTree Richard Fitzwilliam in WikiTree Sir Richard Fitzwilliam in WikiTree view all Immediate Family oElizabeth Fitzwilliams wife oIsabel Wentworth daughter oCatherine Skipwith daughter oMargaret Fitzwilliam daughter oEdward Fitzwilliam son oThomas FitzWilliam, Of Aldwark son oEdmund FitzWilliam II father oCatherine Fitzwilliam Mother + LADY ELIZABETH CLARELL was born about 1415 of Aldwark Castle, Yorkshire, England, to Sir Knight Thomas Clarell (1375-1430) and Lady Elizabeth Scrope (1379-1430.) She married Sir Richard Fitz William in about 1445, of Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, England. Elizabeth Clarell died 23 April 1503, in Yorkshire, England, age 88. about Elizabeth Fitzwilliams Thomas Clarell born about 1375 England, married Elizabeth Scrope who was born about 1379 at Upsall, Yorkshire; she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Strathbogie) Scrope. It is believed she died March 8th, 1430 Their daughter and heir Elizabeth Clarell born about 1415 of Aldwark, Yorkshire, who died April 23, 1503 She married in about 1447 to Richard FitzWilliam of Aldwarke. Their son Sir Thomas FitzWilliam, of Aldwarke, married Lady Lucy Nevill, daughter and co-heiress, living 1530. Richard Fitzwilliam, Knight of Wadworth, Yorkshire, and in right of his wife, of Aldwarke, Birkby and Haldenby, Yorkshire and hereditary patron of Austin Friars, Tickhill, Sherriff of Yorkshire. He married before 1448 to Elizabeth Clarell, daughter andf co-heiress of Thomas Clarell of Aldwark by Elizabeth Scrope. They had 7 sons and 5 daughters: * Thomas, Esq. * Edmund * Richard * Humphrey * Humphrey(2) clerk * George * Katherine * Margaret married Ralph Reresby * Ann married Sir William Mirfield * Elizaberth married Sir Thomas Wortley * Elizabeth married William Wentworth. Elizabeth was heiress to her sister Maud Ughtred, by which she inherited her sister's share of the Clarell estates. Sir Richasrd Fitzwilliam died September, 1479. Elizabeth died May 1503. Both were buried at Austin Friars, Tickhill. The Church in Aldwark Clarell Hall in Tickhill, Yorkshire Child of Richard Fitz William and Elizabeth Clarell: 1.Lady Catherine Fitz William, Baroness Skipwith, was born about 1474, of Woodrising, Norfolk, England, to Sir Richard FitzWilliam (1415-1478) and Lady Elizabeth Clarell (1415-1503.) She married Sir Knight Richard Southwell in about 1488, Norfolk, England. Catherine FitzWilliam passed away about 1498, of Norfolk, England, age 24. + 7-a-2-b: JOHN BOYS (1400-) \\ AGNES or SARA BROWN (1400-) \\ JOHN BOYS was born about 1400 of Woode, Devonshire, England, to William Boys (1350-1399) and Jane Coles (1375-1425.) He married Agnes Brown. John Boys died at unknown date. AGNES or SARA BROWN was born about 1400 of Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, to John Brown and Agness Unknown. She married John Boys. Agnes Brown died at unknown date. Children of John Boys and Agnes Brown: 1.Alice Boys, b. 1420, md. Champernon. 2.Isabel Boys was born about 1427 of Norfolk, England, to John Boys and Agnes. She married Robert Southwell. Isabel Boys passed away in about 1449, of England. 3.Thomas Boys, Gent, b. 1428. + 7-a-1-a-1: JOHN APPLETON III (1404-1481) \\ MARGARET WELLING (1407-1468) \\ JOHN APPLETON III was born about 1404 of Little Waldington, Suffolk, England, to John Appleton II (1349-1459) and Unknown. He married Margaret Welling. John Appleton died 9 April 1481, in Little Waldingield, Suffolk, England, age 77. "JOHN APPLETON (John, ?John), of Little Waldingfield, if he was of age in 1433, was born avout 1412. He is said to have married Margaret Welling, presumably a daughter of Robert Welling of Lavenham, co. Suffolk. There was formerly a stone in the church at Little Waldingfield on which was inscribed in Latin a request to pray for the souls of John Appulton and Margaret his wife, which John died on April 9, A.D. 1481, and Margaret in July, 1468. (P) On March 14m 1433, William Ryngefeld of Little Waldingfield granted to John Apilton, jr., and others the lands and tenements in Great and Little Waldingfield called Holbrokes. This was the manor of Holbrook Hall which remained the home of the Appleton family for two centuries. Robert Wellyng of Lavenham leased to John Appulton and others a tenement called Smythis with a garden and two crofts of land in Great Waldingfield on May 8, 20 Henry VI (1442). (P) Possibly the year of his death on his tomb stone has been incorrectly transcribed, for there is a lease of the year 1483 by Alexabder Cressener, Richard Rysing and John Appulton, sr., of Great Waldingfield, to Thomas Appulton, Margaret, his wife, and others of two closes in Great Waldingfield. (P) Children: i. JOHN. According to the Harleian ms. pedigree he was the eldest son and heir, had two wives, Elizabeth and Alice, a son John who d. s.p. and three daughters. The other printed authorities do not mention him, unless he was the John, Appleton, senior, of the lease of 1483, mentioned above. ii. THOMAS, b. about 1443. iii. MARGARET; m. Thomas Spring of Lavenham, co. Suffolk, a wealthy clothier, who is credited with building the vestry of Lavenham church. In his will, dated March 29, 1486, and proved Sept. 12, 1486, he left three hundred marks toward the building of the church tower, and names his wife Margaret and son Thomas Spring executors. This younger Thomas Spring was "the rich clothier of Lavenham," whose widow was in 1524 the wealthiest person in Suffolk, after the Duke of Suffolk. From Thomas and Margaret Spring descend the Spring family of knights and baronets, of Pakenham. In Rushbrook church, co. Suffolk, the Spring arms impaled with the arms of Appleton (of co. Lancaster), *argent*, a bear salient *sable*, crowned *or*, were found on an old altar tomb in 1816. This may indicate that the Appletons of Suffolk had not assumed their own coat in 1486 and that for the purposes of the tomb an obliging antiquary supplied the Springs with the blazon of the Appletons of Lancaster." --- Walter Goodwin Davis, *Massachusetts and Maine Families*, 1916-1963 (Genealogical Publishing Co, Baltimore MD 1996), v 1 p 39 About John Appleton, III John III married MARGARET WELLINGE (b: 1468 to either ROBERT WELLINGE of Lavenham Co. Suffolk, or RICHARD WELLINGE. Wellinge is an English name, first found in county Norfolk, where William de Wellynge was recorded in 1273). On March 14, 1433, William Ryngefeld of Little Waldingfield granted to John Apilton, jr., and others the lands and tenements in Great and Little Waldingfield called Holbrokes. This was the manor of Holbrook Hall, which remained the home of the Appleton family for two centuries. Robert Wellyng of Lavenham leased to John Appulton and others a tenement called Smythis with a garden and two crofts of land in Great Waldingfield on May 8, 20 Henry VI (1442). He received a tenement from his father in 1437. Prior to that, on the 14th of March, 1433, John III died in 1481 at Little Waldingfield, England. There was formerly a stone in the church at Little Waldingfield on which was inscribed in Latin a request to pray for the souls of John Appulton and Margaret his wife, which John died on April 9, A.D. 1481, and Margaret in July, 1468. John and Margaret raised the following children: JOHN APPLETON, b. Abt 1440, Little Waldingfield, Suffolk Co., England. According to the Harleian ms. pedigree he was the eldest son and heir, had two wives, Elizabeth and Alice, a son John who d. s.p. and three daughters. The other printed authorities do not mention him, unless he was the John, Appleton, senior, of the lease of 1483, mentioned above. THOMAS APPLETON, b. Abt 1442, Holbrook Hall, Little Waldingfield, Suffolk Co., England. Nigel, the third son, was heir of Robert de Montbrai, or Mowbray, his first cousin, whose wife he married during the lifetime of her husband by licence of Pope Paschal, and for some time treated her with respect out of regard for her noble parents; but on the death of her brother Gilbert de l'Aigle, having no issue by her, he craftily sought for a divorce on the ground of that very kinship which he exerted so much influence to induce the Pope to overlook, and then married Gundred, daughter of Gerrard de Gournay, by whom he had Roger, who assumed the name of Mowbray, and transmitted it to his descendants, Dukes of Norfolk and Earls Marshal of England; and Henri, ancestor of the line of Albini of Cainho." MARGARET APPLETON, b. Abt 1444, Little Waldingfield, Suffolk Co., England. m. Thomas Spring of Lavenham, co. Suffolk, a wealthy clothier, who is credited with building the vestry of Lavenham church. In his will, dated March 29, 1486, and proved Sept. 12, 1486, he left three hundred marks toward the building of the church tower, and names his wife Margaret and son Thomas Spring executors. This younger Thomas Spring was "the rich clothier of Lavenham," whose widow was in 1524 the wealthiest person in Suffolk, after the Duke of Suffolk. From Thomas and Margaret Spring descend the Spring family of knights and baronets, of Pakenham. In Rushbrook church, co. Suffolk, the Spring arms impaled with the arms of Appleton (of co. Lancaster), *argent*, a bear salient *sable*, crowned *or*, were found on an old altar tomb in 1816. This may indicate that the Appletons of Suffolk had not assumed their own coat in 1486 and that for the purposes of the tomb an obliging antiquary supplied the Springs with the blazon of the Appletons of Lancaster." MARGARET WELLING was born about 1407 of Lavenham, Suffolk, England, to Robert R. Welling (1387-1468) and Elizabeth Unknown (1392-.) She married John Appleton, III. Margaret Welling died July 1468, in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England, age 61. Children of John Appleton and Margaret Welling: 1.Margaret Appleton was born about 1433, of Lavenham, Suffolk, England, to John Appleton, III (1404-1481) and Margaret Welling (1407-1468.) She married Thomas Spring, Jr. Margaret Appleton died in about 1504, of Lavenham, Suffolk, England, age 71. 2.John Appleton, b. 1436. 3.Thomas Appleton, b. 1452. +   ROGERS FAMILY GENERATIONS BIRTHDEATH 1.Henry Thomas Rogers Avice Amy Stourton1408 14201471 1435 2. 2-a.Thomas John Rogers Catherine Courtenay 1435 14401499 15152-a: Philip Courtenay 1404-1463\\ & Elizabeth Hungerford 1407-1476 \\ 3. 3-a.Thomas John Rogers Margaret Wyatt1485 14851530 15373-a: Henry Wyatt 1460-1538 & 3-a-1: Mary Anne Skinner 1466-1560 3-a: Richard Wyatt 1435-1476 & 3-a-2: Margaret Jane Clark 1439-1527 3-a: Godfrey Wyatt 1411-1476 \\ & Anne Skipwith 1412-1444 \\ 3-a-1: John Skinner 1445-1516 & 3-a-1-a: Joane Caldecote 1449-1481 3-a-1: John Skinner 1411-1471 & 3-a-1-b: Anne de Saint Leger 1427-1442 3-a-2: William Clark 1413-1493 \\ & Martha Maxwell 1417-1493 \\ 3-a-1-a: Richard Caldecote 1410-1441 \\ & Joane Jean Norton 1411-1441 \\ 3-a-1-b: John de Saint Leger 1404-1442 \\ & Margery Donnett 1409-1438\\ 4. 4-a.John Rogers Martyr Adriana Pratt1507 15111555 15724-a: Micheydon Pratt de Weyden 1474-1568 \\ & Joan Meteran 1490-1560 \\ 5. 5-a.John C. Rogers Mary Leete1538 15421601 15795-a: William Leete 1520-1560 & 5-a-1: Flora Brown 1520-1580 5-a: John Leete 1501-1552 & 5-a-2: Helen/Ellen Burgoyne 1501-1564 5-a: Thomas Leete 1474-1554 & 5-a-3: Mary Slade 1479-1510 5-a: Thomas Leete 1444-1495 & Elizabeth Alse Huntingdon 1445-1506 \\ 5-a: Thomas Leete 1423-1455 \\ & Isabella Unknown 1427-1445 \\ 5-a-1: Thomas Brown 1489-1562 5-a-1-a: Margaret Chetham 1486-1560 5-a-1: John Brown 1441-1498 & 5-a-1-b: Sophia Ann Belwood 1445-1499 5-a-1: John Brown 1416-1467 \\ & Anne de Stafford 1419-1470\\ 5-a-2: Christopher Burgoyne 1475-1541 & 5-a-2-a: Anne Thomasine Margaret Freville 1479-1544 5-a-2: Thomas Burgoyne 1424-1458 \\ & 5-a-2-b: Elizabeth Staverton 1448-1506 5-a-3: Edward Slade 1451-1541\\ & Unknown 1456-\\ 5-a-1-a: Edmund Chetham 1462-1492 \\ & Unknown 5-a-1-b: Thomas Belwood 1424-1444 \\ & Anne Chapman \\ 5-a-2-a: Robert Freville (1449-1522) & 5-a-2-a-1: Rose Peyton (1447-1529) 5-a-2-a: William Freville 1420-1481 \\ & Joan Charlton 1421-1504 \\ 5-a-2-b: Raffe Staverton 1422-1479 \\ & Elizabeth D’Bridgecourt 1423-1504\\ 5-a-2-a-1: Thomas de Peyton 1417-1484 \\ & 5-a-2-a-1-a: Margaret Fraunceys 1427-1492 \\ 6. 6-a.Rev. John Rogers Bridget Ray1571 15751636 16136-a: Richard Ray 1531-1610 & 6-a-1: Margery Biggs 1548-1612 6-a: Robert Ray 1508-1550 & 6-a-2: Joan Norwich -1561 6-a: John Ray 1480-1539 & Agnes 1481-1539 \\ 6-a: John Ray 1450-1503 & Elizabeth 1456-1522 \\ 6-a: Robert Ray 1420-1482 \\ & Margaret McLain 1428-1484 \\ 6-a-1: John Biggs 1522-1580 & 6-a-1-a: Margery Gilbert 1527-1579 6-a-1: John Biggs 1495-1546 \\ & Unknown 1505- \\ 6-a-2: Richard Norwich 1475-1541 & Agnes Nin 1475-1546 \\ 6-a-2: Henry Norwich 1451-1546 \\ & Agnes 1452-1511\\ 6-a-1-a: William Gilbert 1497-1547 \\ & Unknown 7. 7-a.Nathaniel Rogers Imm. 1636 Margaret Crane Imm. 16361598 16001655 16767-a: Robert Crane 1574-1658, & Mary Sparhawk 1580-1622 \\ 7-a: Robert Crane, Jr. 1550-1642, & Susan Alington 1550- \\ 7-a: Robert Crane II 1508-1591, & 7-a-1: Bridget Jermyn 1512-1561 7-a: Robert Crane 1487-1550, & 7-a-2: Elizabeth Southwell 1488-1531 7-a: John Crane 1434-1504, \\ & 7-a-3: Agnes Calthorpe 1460- 7-a-1: Thomas Jermyn 1482-1552 & 7-a-1-a: Anna Spring 1494-1553 7-a-1: Thomas Jermyn 1453-1504\\ & 7-a-1-b: Catherine Bernard 1458-1519 7-a-1: Thomas Jermyn 1424-1479 \\ & Margaret Leyman 1432-1496 \\ 7-a-2: Richard Southwell 1429-1514 & Katherine Williams 1474- \\ 7-a-2: Robert Southwell 1394-1449 \\ & 7-a-2-a: Isabel Boys 1427-1449 7-a-3: John Calthorpe 1431-1503 & Elizabeth Wentworth 1432-1496 \\ 7-a-3: William Calthorpe 1410-1494 \\ & 7-a-3-a: Elizabeth Lucy Grey 1414-1441 \\ 7-a-1-a: Thomas Spring 1476-1523 & Anna King 1473-1506 \\ 7-a-1-a: Thomas Spring 1456-1486 & Margaret Parris 1452-1480 \\ 7-a-1-a: Thomas Spring 1430-1486 \\ & 7-a-1-a-1: Margaret Appleton 1433-1504 7-a-1-b: John Bernard 1437-1451 \\& Helena Mallory 1435-1495\\ 7-a-2-a: Richard Fitz William 1415-1478 \\ & Elizabeth Clarell 1415-1503 \\ 7-a-2-b: John Boys 1400- \\ & Agnes or Sara Brown 1400- \\ 7-a-1-a-1: John Appleton 1404-1481\\ & Margaret Welling 1407-1468\\ 8.Rev. William Hubbard Imm. 1635 Mary (Margaret) Rogers Imm. 16361621 16281704 1716See Hubbard’s. 9.Col. John Pynchon Margaret Hubbard1647 16471721 1716 10.Col. John Pynchon Phoebe Sexton1674 16861742 1722 11Cap. George Pynchon Hannah Bartlett1717 17201797 1751 12.George Pynchon Lois Hickox1739 17451775 1811 13.Daniel Burbank Margaret Pynchon1770 17751832 1826 14.Daniel Mark Burbank Sarah Zurviah Southworth1814 18351894 1927 15.Brigham South. Burbank Mary Elizabeth Pett1855 18561943 1951 16.Silas Andrew Marble Mary Evaline Burbank1883 18811961 1970 Source: The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 41, April 1887, Page 176.