Biography of Robert Bateman 1561-1644

Paternal Family Tree: Bateman

Before 08 Sep 1561 Robert Bateman was born to Richard Bateman of Hartington (age 45) and Ellen Topleyes. He was baptised on 08 Sep 1561 at the St Giles Church, Hartington [Map].

In 1563 [his father] Richard Bateman of Hartington (age 47) died.

Around 1590 Robert Bateman (age 28) was elected Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Skinners.

On 27 Jul 1591 Robert Myddelton (age 28) and [his future sister-in-law] Margaret Mounsell were married.

On 22 Sep 1594 Robert Bateman (age 33) and Joan Mounsell were married.

In 1602 [his wife] Joan Mounsell died.

Before 1607 Robert Bateman (age 45) and Elizabeth Westraye were married.

In 1610 [his former sister-in-law] Margaret Mounsell died.

From 1614 to 1619 Robert Bateman (age 57) was a member of the East India Company.

Addled Parliament

In 1614 Robert Bateman (age 52) was elected MP Weymouth and Melcombe Regis in the Addled Parliament.

In 1616 [his son] Anthony Bateman was born to Robert Bateman (age 54) and [his wife] Elizabeth Westraye.

In 1619 Robert Bateman (age 57) was appointed Treasurer of the East India Company which position he held for life.

In 1620 Robert Bateman (age 58) was elected Master of the Worshipful Company of Skinners.

In 1621 Robert Bateman (age 59) was elected MP London.

In 1622 [his son] Thomas Bateman 1st Baronet was born to Robert Bateman (age 60) and [his wife] Elizabeth Westraye.

In 1624 Robert Bateman (age 62) was elected MP London.

In 1625 Robert Bateman (age 63) was elected MP London.

In 1626 Robert Bateman (age 64) was elected MP London.

In 1644 Robert Bateman (age 82) died.

On 11 Dec 1644 [his former wife] Elizabeth Westraye died.

[his father] Richard Bateman of Hartington and [his mother] Ellen Topleyes were married.

Ancestors of Robert Bateman 1561-1644

Robert Bateman

GrandFather: William Topleyes of Tissington in Derbyshire

Mother: Ellen Topleyes