A Genealogical History of the Dormant, Abeyant, Forfeited, and Extinct Peerages of the British Empire |
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... Essex , for one half of the year . He d . about the year 1223 , and was 8. by RICHARD DE ARGENTINE , who being sheriff for the counties of Essex and Hertford , in the 8th of HENRY III . , was constituted governor of the castle of ...
... Essex , for one half of the year . He d . about the year 1223 , and was 8. by RICHARD DE ARGENTINE , who being sheriff for the counties of Essex and Hertford , in the 8th of HENRY III . , was constituted governor of the castle of ...
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... Essex , Burgeus . ' " One of his ancestors , indeed , Ralph Audley , appears to have been seated at Earls ' Colne as far back as the 28th of HENRY VI . , and in the 35th of that king , became possessed of the Hay House , an ancient ...
... Essex , Burgeus . ' " One of his ancestors , indeed , Ralph Audley , appears to have been seated at Earls ' Colne as far back as the 28th of HENRY VI . , and in the 35th of that king , became possessed of the Hay House , an ancient ...
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... Essex , and had issue , George , Earl of Essex , d . s . p . 1839 , and Elizabeth , who m . John , 3rd Lord Monson , and their issue is EXTINCT . 2 CHARLOTTE HANBURY - WILLIAMS , m Admiral the Hon . Robert Boyle , who assumed the name ...
... Essex , and had issue , George , Earl of Essex , d . s . p . 1839 , and Elizabeth , who m . John , 3rd Lord Monson , and their issue is EXTINCT . 2 CHARLOTTE HANBURY - WILLIAMS , m Admiral the Hon . Robert Boyle , who assumed the name ...
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... Essex , and heirs of Peter , lord of the barony of Valoines , and dying in the 30th of HENRY III . ( 1245-6 ) , his widow , the Lady Lauretta ( as termed in the record ) , had livery of all the lands in Essex , Hertford , and Norfolk ...
... Essex , and heirs of Peter , lord of the barony of Valoines , and dying in the 30th of HENRY III . ( 1245-6 ) , his widow , the Lady Lauretta ( as termed in the record ) , had livery of all the lands in Essex , Hertford , and Norfolk ...
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... Essex , was youngest son of Richard , Lord Dacre : he took the name of Barrett , and was ancestor of Thomas Barrett - Lennard , Lord Dacre , who d . in 1786 . Arms - Per pale , arg . and gu . , barry of four pieces , counter- changed ...
... Essex , was youngest son of Richard , Lord Dacre : he took the name of Barrett , and was ancestor of Thomas Barrett - Lennard , Lord Dacre , who d . in 1786 . Arms - Per pale , arg . and gu . , barry of four pieces , counter- changed ...
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Page 135 - Whether did the King's pleasure lie among the men, or the women that acted '.." This was carried with great indignation to the court. It was said,
Page 160 - Dugdale) so great a tempest at sea, that, despairing of life, he threw his money and rich apparel overboard. But when all hopes were passed, they discerned a mighty taper of wax, burning bright at the prow of the ship, and a beautiful woman standing by it, who preserved it from wind and rain, so that it gave a clear and brilliant lustre.
Page 235 - Cornwall ; and his temper and affections so public, that no accident which happened could make any impressions in him ; and his example kept others from taking any thing ill, or at least seeming to do so. In a word, a brighter courage, and a gentler disposition, were never married together to make the most cheerful and innocent...
Page 38 - ... uncypher them, my head not suffering me to do it myself; but if it please you, I will do it, and none in the world shall see them. Be kind to me, or you kill me ! " I have already affliction enough to bear, which, without your love, I could not do, but your service surmounts all.
Page 102 - ... if captain Carteret had been suffered to have taken that charge, his interest and reputation in the navy was so great, and his diligence and dexterity in command so eminent, that it was generally believed,* he would, against whatsoever the earl of Warwick could have done, have preserved a major part of the fleet in their duty to the king.
Page 97 - She had between £500. and £600. in her purse. Neither did she marry me for any great wealth ; for I had in all the world but £100.