Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire is in South-Central England.

917 Battle of Tempsford

1290 Eleanor Crosses

1503 Margaret Tudor's Journey to Scotland

1587 Execution of Mary Queen of Scots

1645 Battle of Naseby

1843 Death of Princess Charlotte

In 1230 Eudes Zouche was born to William Zouche (age 16) and Maud Trailly at Northamptonshire.

On 06 Apr 1492 Maud Green Lady in Waiting was born to Thomas Green (age 31) and Joan aka Jane Fogge (age 26) at Northamptonshire.

In 1665 John Palmer (age 53) was appointed Archdeacon of Northamptonshire.

William Tresham was born to Thomas Tresham at Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Apethorpe

In Aug 1614 George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham (age 21) caught the eye of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 48) at hunt at Apethorpe, Northamptonshire. Opponents of the king's favourite Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset (age 27), saw an opportunity to displace Somerset and began promoting Villiers. Money was raised to purchase Villiers a new wardrobe.

Apethorpe Hall, Northamptonshire

In 1552 Walter Mildmay (age 31) was granted Apethorpe Hall, Northamptonshire.

In 1567 Anthony Mildmay (age 17) and Grace Sharington (age 15) were married. They lived at Apethorpe Hall, Northamptonshire.

In 1633 Grace Fane Countess Home died at Apethorpe Hall, Northamptonshire.

Adeline Horsey Recollections. After my dear mother's death I visited a great deal with my father (age 53), and one year we went for the shooting to Lord Huntingfield's place, Heveningham Hall, Suffolk. I slept in the bedroom once occupied by the famous Chevalier d'Éon, who had been a frequent guest at Heveningham, and about whom there were many stories told. It was said that the Chevalier was the one and only lover of cross-grained Queen Charlotte, and that her son, George IV, was the result of their intimacy, although his paternity was of course admitted by King George III. The animosity always displayed by the old Queen to her grand-daughter, Princess Charlotte, was supposed to arise from the fact that as heiress to the throne she innocently dispossessed the other Royal Dukes from the succession. It is certainly a fact that the Princess's untimely death in childbirth was attributed to foul play at the time, and when later the accoucheur Sir Richard Croft, committed suicide, all classes of society were loud in condemnation of the Queen and the Prince Regent. I do not vouch for the accuracy of Queen Charlotte's love affair. I only give the Heveningham gossip as I heard it.

Note A. D'Eon was undoubtedly one of the most picturesque and mysterious personages of the eighteenth century I was naturally interested in these somewhat scandalous stories.

The Chevalier died when he was eighty-three years of age, after a most extraordinary career. He was at one time aide-de-camp to the Comte de Broglie, and fought in the French army; but later on for some mysterious reason he discarded man's attire and passed as a woman for thirty-four years. Often when I went into my room I half expected to see a ghostly figure seated at the escritoire where the Chevalier wrote his secret cipher communications, and I wondered whether the brocade crowns and frills and furbelows that he wore as a woman had ever hung in the old wardrobe which I used.

My father and I also stayed with the Westmorlands at Apethorpe Hall; we visited the Earl (age 38) and Countess of Chichester (age 36) at Stanmer Park, and we were welcome guests at Cadlands, Silverlands, Chiswick House, West Park, and my uncle Lord Stradbroke's place, Henham Hall, which was afterwards burnt down.

I had visited Deene Park, Northamptonshire [Map] with my mother in 1842, but I must deal with my future home in the chapter devoted to Deene and its associations.

Adeline Horsey Recollections. Lord Cardigan hated the idea of being put underground, so his coffin was placed immediately under his effigy inside the tomb and not in a vault. He had always intended to have a monument erected during his lifetime in the Rectory grounds, and actually had some stone brought from his Stanion quarries for this purpose. One day Lord Westmorland called, and noticing the quantity of stone, asked what it was to be used for. Cardigan told him. "Nonsense", said Lord Westmorland, "give the stone to me instead. I want to make an entrance-hall at Apethorpe, and it will be the very thing!" My husband very good-naturedly gave him the Stanion stone, and the low entrance-hall at Apethorpe was built of it.

The late Queen Victoria greatly admired the design for the monument, and I was told on good authority that she even had her own figure modelled in her lifetime for her memorial tomb but that when search was made after her death the figure had disappeared and nobody knew what had become of it.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Ashby St Ledgers

In 1470 William Catesby (age 62) died at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire.

In 1473 George Catesby was born to William Catesby (age 23) and Margaret Zouche (age 14) at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire.

Around 1500 Richard Catesby was born to George Catesby (age 27) and Elizabeth Empson at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire.

On 20 May 1507 George Catesby (age 34) died at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire.

On 09 Jun 1566 William Catesby (age 19) and Anne Throckmorton were married at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Aston le Walls

In 1541 John Dudley (age 80) died at Aston le Walls, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Astwel

On 29 Oct 1571 Dorothy Giffard (age 80) died at Astwel, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Aynho

On or before 29 Mar 1634 William Cartwright of Aynho Northamptonshire was born to John Cartwright of Bloxham in Oxfordshire. He was baptised on 29 Mar 1634 at Aynho, Northamptonshire.

On 11 Oct 1686 Rhoda Chapman (age 70) died at Aynho, Northamptonshire.

St Michael's Church Aynho [Map]

St Michael's Church Aynho [Map]. Northamptonshire near to Banbury. Chest tomb to Cartwright family, erected 1654, black and white marble. Panelled sides with shields. Marble wall tablets to Matthew Hutton died 1711 by Edward Stanton, framed with baroque scrolls and draperies. To Thomas Chapman, died 1684, architectural frame with Corinthian columns, scroll pediment and urn and similar tablet to Rhoda Chapman, died 1686, both attributed to William Stanton..

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Badby [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Barnwell

Richard Dudley was born at Barnwell, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Barrowden [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Billing [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Blatherwycke

In or before 1500 Humphrey Stafford (age 39) and Margaret Fogge (age 29) were married at Blatherwycke, Northamptonshire.

Blatherwycke Hall

Before 17 Mar 1635 Thomas Randolph (age 29) died at Blatherwycke Hall whilst visiting there.

In 1705 Edmund Stafford died. His estates were divided between his sisters Susannah Stafford who received Blatherwycke Hall and Anne Stafford Baroness Carbery (age 21) who received Laxton Hall, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Braybrooke

Before 1270 John Latimer and Christian Ledet (age 17) were married. His brother William Latimer 1st Baron Latimer of Corby (age 26) had married, or was to marry her elder sister Alicia Ledet Baroness Latimer Corby (age 18). The sisters were the heiresses of their father Walter Ledet and the brothers inherited one of Braybrook and Corby.

In 1352 Thomas Griffin (age 22) and Elizabeth Latimer (age 23) were married at Braybrooke, Northamptonshire.

In 1379 Richard Griffin (age 19) and Anne Chamberlain (age 19) were married at Braybrooke, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Brigstock

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Brington

On 22 Jun 1532 William Spencer (age 36) died at Brington, Northamptonshire. He was buried at Brington, Northamptonshire.

On or before 04 Jan 1591 William Spencer 2nd Baron Spencer was born to Robert Spencer 1st Baron Spencer (age 21) and Margaret Willoughby (age 24) at Althorp House, Northamptonshire [Map]. He was baptised on 04 Jan 1591 at Brington, Northamptonshire.

On 17 Aug 1597 Margaret Willoughby (age 30) died at Brington, Northamptonshire.

Evelyn's Diary. 02 Oct 1656. Came to visit me my cousin, Stephens, and Mr. Pierce (since head of Magdalen College, Oxford), a learned minister of Brington, Northamptonshire, in Northamptonshire, and Captain Cooke (age 40), both excellent musicians.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Cadnam

In 1510 Robert Hungerford was born to Robert Hungerford (age 25) and Eleanor Yorke at Cadnam, Northamptonshire.

Around 1558 John Hungerford was born to Walter Hungerford at Cadnam, Northamptonshire.

Around 1620 John Hungerford was born to Thomas Hungerford (age 17) at Cadnam, Northamptonshire.

Edward Hungerford was born to John Hungerford at Cadnam, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Canons Ashby

Canons Ashby House

In 1528 John Cope (age 24) bought Canons Ashby House.

On 21 Jan 1558 John Cope (age 54) died. John Dryden of Canons Ashby (age 33) and Elizabeth Cope (age 29) inherited Canons Ashby House.

St Mary's Church, Canons Ashby

On 03 Jul 1632 John Dryden 2nd Baronet (age 52) and Honora Beville (age 22) were married at St Mary's Church, Canons Ashby. The difference in their ages was 29 years.

On or before 25 Jul 1682 Winwood Reade 3rd Baronet was born to Edward Reade 2nd Baronet (age 23) and Elizabeth Harby Baroness Reade (age 21). He was baptised 25 Jul 1682 at St Mary's Church, Canons Ashby.

On or before 04 Dec 1710 Erasmus Henry Dryden 5th Baronet (age 41) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Canons Ashby on 04 Dec 1710. His uncle Erasmus Dryden 6th Baronet (age 64) succeeded 6th Baronet Dryden of Canons Ashby in Northamptonshire.

Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire

In 1280 Robert Peverell was born to Richard Peverell (age 30) at Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire [Map].

On 29 Sep 1306 Edmund Peverell was born to Robert Peverell (age 26) at Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire [Map].

Around 1339 John Pole was born to William Pole (age 37) and Katherine Norwich (age 33) at Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire [Map].

In 1512 William Compton (age 30) aquired Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire [Map].

On 01 Jun 1902 Mary Florence Baring Marchioness Northampton (age 41) died in Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire [Map].

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Chacombe Priory [Map]

Chacombe Priory [Map] was an Augustinian Prioriry founded before 1189 by Hugh of Chalcombe. Hugh gave the priory endowments including a yardland at South Newington.[3] In about 1225 the priory's property included eight tenements in Banbury, seven of which it retained until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 1530s.

On 04 Oct 1325 John Segrave 2nd Baron Segrave (age 69) died at Chacombe Priory [Map]. His son Stephen Segrave 3rd Baron Segrave (age 40) succeeded 3rd Baron Segrave.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Charwelton [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Chaucombe

On 12 Nov 1295 Nicholas Segrave 1st Baron Segrave (age 57) died at Chaucombe, Northamptonshire. His son John Segrave 2nd Baron Segrave (age 39) succeeded 2nd Baron Segrave. Christiana Plessey Baroness Segrave by marriage Baroness Segrave.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Clipston

Archaeologia Volume 29 Section XIII. The Queen (age 49) died of a lingering disease, a slow fever. Wikes says, "modicz febris igniculo contabescensd [of fever burning with fire]." We see therefore why the more quiet situation of Harby Manor should be chosen for her rather than Clipston, where the Court and Parliament were to be held. I have not seen any positive evidence respecting the time when the Queen first took up her abode at this obscure place. The latest date at which I find the King and Queen together is late in the month of August, when a certain sum was paid to a messenger for carrying joint letters of the King and Queen from Northampton to the Earl of Gloucester. On the 18th of October 13s. 4d. was paid to Henry de Montepessulano for syrops and other medicines bought for the Queen's use at Lincoln. In that interval I conclude she was placed at Hardby, and probably about the 11th of September, when it appears the King was there.

Note d. Gale, p. 121. Wikes states that she died at Grantham. It is difficult to account for positive assertions like this in writers who are in the main deserving of credit. Langtoft says, That ilk sere pe quene died in Lyndseie. (p. 248.)

This is worth notice, as assisting to determine the ancient limits of the district called Lindsey.

Archaeologia Volume 29 Section XIII. To account for the Queen being at this place [Map] at the time of her illness and death, it is usually said that she was accompanying the King on his way to Scotland, and that falling ill she was left behind. It is added that the King, when he was approaching the borders of Scotland, ("dum finibus Scotie appropinquaret [while he was approaching the borders of Scotland]," are the words of Walsinghama,) received intelligence of her death, returned to the place where she lay, and accompanied the funeral procession to London, giving up his intended expedition to Scotland. In this there are very material errors. I do not mean to say that when the King left Westminster in the summer of that year he did not design to proceed to the borders of Scotland, or that when he summoned the Parliament to meet at Clipston, a royal palace in the forest of Sherwood, about twenty miles from Hardby [Map], in the autumn, it was not with a view of being nearer to Scotland than he would have been at London; but that he went with no kind of haste, and that so far from ever approaching the borders of Scotland, he was never in that year further north than Clipston, except that he made a short hunting excursion in the forests of the High Peak and Macclesfield. It will also further appear that, so far from being on the Scottish border when he received information of the Queen's death, he was with her at Hardby [Map] at the time of her death, and for several days preceding.

Note a. They are also the words of Trivet, p. 268; in fact the verbal conformity between Trivet and Walsingham plainly shews that one copied the other, or that both copied from a common original.

Archaeologia Volume 29 Section XIII. The King spent the greater part of the month of August in Northamptonshire. On the 30th and 31st of that month, and on the 1st of September, he was at Geddington [Map], where one of the crosses to the memory of his Queen was afterwards erected. From the 3rd to the 6th he was at Rockingham [Map]. On the 11th he was at Hardby. From the 13th to the 17th he was at the Priory of Newstead [Map]. On the 18th and 19th he was at the Abbey of Rufford [Map], and on the 20th we find him at his own house at Clipston. The Parliament was summoned to meet at Clipston on the 27th of October.

Archaeologia Volume 29 Section XIII. The preceding dates are taken from the testing clauses of the King's writs, with some slight assistance from Wardrobe accountsc. From the same authentic sources we learn that he then remained but two days at Clipston, leaving it on the morning of the 23rd, on which day there are writs tested at Dronfield [Map], a village between Chesterfield and Sheffield. On the 24th and 25th he was at Tidswell [Map], and on the 26th at Chapel-en-le-Frith [Map]. On the 27th he was at Macclesfield [Map]. He remained there till the 6th of October. On the 7th he set out on his return to Clipston, passing through Ashford, Chesterfield, and Langwith. That in this excursion he was enjoying the diversion of the chace appears from an entry in the Wardrobe accounts of the payment of 6s. 8d. of the King's gift to Robert at Hall of Wyrardeston, "quia navigavit in aqua post cervum in quoddam stagnum in foresta de Pecco [because he sailed in the water after a deer into a certain pond in the forest of Peccus]."

Note c. A complete Itinerary of this reign was made for the late Record Commission, to which I am indebted for these dates.

Archaeologia Volume 29 Section XIII. The Parliament was held at Clipston, and all the writs are tested there till the 11th, 12th, or 13th of November.

By the 14th of November the King had left Clipston and was moving in the direction of Hardby. He was several days at Laxton, from whence he removed to Marnham, and on the 20th he was at Hardby.

There are writs dated at Hardby [Map] every day from the 20th to the 28th of November, on which day the Queen died.

Archaeologia Volume 29 Section XIII. A "Magister Leopardus fisicus Regine" occurs in this year. He hada legacy of 20 marks by the Queen's will. But a physician, whose name does not appear, unless this Leopardus were he, was sent from Spain in this her last illness, a physician of the King of Arragon, to whom the Queen presented a silver goblet. It would seem also as if spiritual consolation was offered to her from her own kindred, as her treasurer paid at this period a certain sum to Sir Garcia de Ispannia for a cross given to the Queene.

Its vicinity to Clipston, from which it was about twenty miles distant, would probably recommend Hardby as a place to which the Queen might retire. It appears that a knight whose name was Sir John Weston, and who may have been of the family to whom Hardby belonged, was in a confidential situation about the Queen, the sum of 100s. being transmitted by his hands from Northampton to William le Brun then lying sick at Melchburn, a gift from the Queen.

Note e. Garcia de Espaigne however occurs elsewhere as having the charge of the Queen's stud after her death, at Hampton, Horsington, Woodstock, and Estwood.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Collyweston [Map]

Around 1338 Hugh Despencer was born to Edward Despencer (age 28) and Anne Ferrers (age 39) at Collyweston, Northamptonshire [Map]. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 1.78%.

Around 1475 Bishop John Stokesley was born at Collyweston, Northamptonshire [Map].

In 1499 Margaret Beaufort Countess Richmond (age 55) took a vow of chastity in the presence of Richard FitzJames, Bishop of London with, apparently, the permission of her husband; it was always a marriage of convenience. Thereafter the Countess (age 55) lived at Collyweston, Northamptonshire [Map].

After 27 Jun 1503 Margaret Tudor Queen Scotland (age 13) stayed at Collyweston, Northamptonshire [Map].

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Cotterstock

Cotterstock Roman Mosaic

On 28 Aug 1736 William Stukeley (age 48) visited the Cotterstock Roman Mosaic at Cotterstock with George Lynn who lived nearby at .

Vesta Monumenta. 1737. Plate 1.48. Cotterstock Roman Mosaic. Engraving by George Vertue (age 53) after William Bogdani, George Lynn Sr (age 61), and George Lynn Jr (age 30).

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Culworth

In 1449 Margery Danvers was born to Richard Danvers (age 21) at Culworth, Northamptonshire at Culworth, Northamptonshire.

Around 1452 John Danvers was born to Richard Danvers (age 24) at Culworth, Northamptonshire.

St Mary the Virgin Church, Culworth [Map]

On 14 May 1712 Pope Danvers 2nd Baronet (age 67) died. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Culworth [Map]. His son John Danvers 3rd Baronet (age 38) succeeded 3rd Baronet D'Anvers of Culworth in Northamptonshire.

On 26 Sep 1744 John Danvers 3rd Baronet (age 71) died. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Culworth [Map]. His son Henry D'Anvers 4th Baronet (age 13) succeeded 4th Baronet D'Anvers of Culworth in Northamptonshire.

In 1790 Meriel Danvers erected a Monument to the D'Anvers Baronets including Samuel Danvers 1st Baronet in St Mary the Virgin Church, Culworth [Map].

Samuel Danvers 1st Baronet: In 1611 he was born. In or before 1642 he and Anne Pope Lady D'Anvers were married. In 1643 Samuel Danvers 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet D'Anvers of Culworth in Northamptonshire. Anne Pope Lady D'Anvers by marriage Lady D'Anvers of Culworth in Northamptonshire. In 1682 he died. His son Pope Danvers 2nd Baronet succeeded 2nd Baronet D'Anvers of Culworth in Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Daventry

Around 1090 Saer Quincy was born at Daventry, Northamptonshire.

Althorp

Wicken Manor

On 03 Aug 1588 Lawrence Washington (age 23) and Margaret Butler (age 20) were married at Wicken Manor.

Cottesbroke, Northamptonshire

Cottesbrooke Hall

Adeline Horsey Recollections. The beautiful and unfortunate Empress Elizabeth of Austria (age 39) rented Cottesbroke from my cousins the Langhams, and her exploits in the hunting-field are well known. Bay Middleton was always staying at Cottesbroke, and used generally to give the Empress a "lead".

The Empress found Sunday rather a dull day at Cottesbroke, so she had jumps made all round the park, and at 6 o'clock every Sunday morning she and Bay Middleton used to ride together, and taking the jumps became her unvarying Sunday amusement.

Her biographers have not flattered her when they describe her as being singularly handsome, for she was indeed a queenly figure, and I think her only personal defects were her hands and feet, which were large and ungainly. It is said that when Elizabeth (age 39) first met the Empress Eugenie (age 50) she was very jealous of her tiny extremities, for Eugenie's hands and feet were exceptionally small.

Norton Hall

On 26 Feb 1871 Baldwin Leighton 7th Baronet (age 65) died at Norton Hall. He was buried at St Michael's and All Angels Church, Alberbury. His son Baldwin Leighton 8th Baronet (age 34) succeeded 8th Baronet Leighton of Wattlesborough. Eleanor Warren Lady Leighton (age 30) by marriage Lady Leighton of Wattlesborough.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Deene

In 1461 Robert Brudenell was born at Deene, Northamptonshire.

Adeline Horsey Recollections. I frequently went to Wittley, Lord Ward's (age 26) place, and I remember his eccentric brother, Dudley Ward (age 23), once getting up at dinner and hitting him without any provocation.

Lord Ward (age 26) had very curly hair, which could never be induced to lie smoothly on his head. I remember when he stayed at Deene, Northamptonshire after I married Cardigan (age 46) that his valet suddenly left, giving as his reason for so doing that he thought his Lordship (age 26) was going mad. It appears that the man had gone unexpectedly into his master's bedroom, and found him sitting in his bath with his HAT on. This seemed such an odd proceeding that the valet, who was a new servant, decided to leave at once and seek employment with a less eccentric master.

The reason Lord Ward wore his hat was solely to try and keep his rebellious curls in order !

Adeline Horsey Recollections. Deene is in the midst of the best hunting country, so I hunted for thirty years with the Quorn, the Belvoir, the Pytchley, the Cottesmore, the Fitzwilliams, and the Woodland.

I was particularly proud of my mounts, and always rode splendid horses.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Drayton [Map]

On 16 Jun 1601 Lewis Mordaunt 3rd Baron Mordaunt (age 62) died at Drayton, Northamptonshire [Map]. His son Henry Mordaunt 4th Baron Mordaunt (age 34) succeeded 4th Baron Mordaunt.

He was buried at All Saints Church, Turvey [Map] where he has a black-painted alabaster pall and black marble slab. The Mordaunt crest appears to have changed to an African woman.

Henry Mordaunt 4th Baron Mordaunt: In 1567 he was born to Lewis Mordaunt 3rd Baron Mordaunt. Before 1608 Henry Mordaunt 4th Baron Mordaunt and Margaret Compton Baroness Mordaunt were married. She by marriage Baroness Mordaunt. She the daughter of Henry Compton 1st Baron Compton and Anne Spencer Countess Dorset. In 1608 Henry Mordaunt 4th Baron Mordaunt died. His son John Mordaunt 1st Earl Peterborough succeeded 5th Baron Mordaunt.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Duddington [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Dunsmore Hill [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Easton Maudit

On 31 Oct 1612 Christopher Yelverton (age 76) died at his seventy room house in Easton Maudit.

After 1647 Thomas Morton Bishop (age 82) became tutor to Henry Yelverton Baron Grey of Ruthyn (age 13) the son of Christopher Yelverton 1st Baronet (age 44) at Easton Maudit.

On 20 Sep 1659 Thomas Morton Bishop (age 95) died at Easton Maudit.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Ecton

On 23 Dec 1657 Josiah Franklin was born to Thomas Franklin (age 59) at Ecton, Northamptonshire.

In 1707 Dean Samuel Freeman died at Ecton, Northamptonshire whilst visiting. He was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Ecton [Map].

On 26 Sep 1825 Elizabeth Percy (age 60) died at Ecton, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Farmingwood or Farming Woods

On 14 Dec 1841 Anne Fitzpatrick (age 72) died at Farmingwood or Farming Woods, Northamptonshire. Monument in St James the Apostle Church, Grafton Underwood, Northamptonshire [Map] sculpted by Richard "The Younger" Westmacott (age 42).

Anne Fitzpatrick: After 23 Mar 1769 she was born to John Fitzpatrick 2nd Earl Upper Ossory and Anne Liddell Duchess Grafton.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Farthinghoe

Before 03 Oct 1646 Roland Egerton 1st Baronet (age 52) died. On 03 Oct 1646 he was buried at Farthinghoe, Northamptonshire. His son John Egerton 2nd Baronet succeeded 2nd Baronet Egerton and Oulton.

On 28 Jul 1648 Bridget Grey Lady Egerton and Oulton died. She was buried at Farthinghoe, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Fotheringhay [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Foxley

On 16 Nov 1608 Newdigate Poyntz was born to John Poyntz (age 30) at Foxley, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Geddington [Map]

Archaeologia Volume 29 Section XIII. The King spent the greater part of the month of August in Northamptonshire. On the 30th and 31st of that month, and on the 1st of September, he was at Geddington [Map], where one of the crosses to the memory of his Queen was afterwards erected. From the 3rd to the 6th he was at Rockingham [Map]. On the 11th he was at Hardby. From the 13th to the 17th he was at the Priory of Newstead [Map]. On the 18th and 19th he was at the Abbey of Rufford [Map], and on the 20th we find him at his own house at Clipston. The Parliament was summoned to meet at Clipston on the 27th of October.

Eleanor Cross Geddington [Map]

After 28 Nov 1290 Eleanor of Castile's (age 49) body was taken from Harby [Map] to Westminster Abbey [Map]. At each of the locations at which her body rested overnight King Edward "Longshanks" I of England (age 51) commissioned the building of an Eleanor Cross. Three remain. The best example being at Geddington, Northamptonshire [Map].

On 06 Dec 1290 and/or 07 Dec 1290 Eleanor of Castile Queen Consort England (deceased) body rested at Geddington, Northamptonshire [Map].

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Grafton Underwood

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Great Brington

St Mary the Virgin Church, Great Brington, Northamptonshire

On 14 Apr 1522 John Spencer (age 67) died at Kenilworth. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Great Brington, Northamptonshire.

On 23 Nov 1620 Henry Spencer 1st Earl of Sunderland was christened at St Mary the Virgin Church, Great Brington, Northamptonshire.

On 16 Feb 1655 Edward Spencer (age 60) died. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Great Brington, Northamptonshire.

On 31 Oct 1783 John Spencer 1st Earl Spencer (age 48) died at Bath, Somerset [Map]. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Great Brington, Northamptonshire. His son George John Spencer 2nd Earl Spencer (age 25) succeeded 2nd Earl Spencer, 2nd Viscount Althorp, 2nd Viscount Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer Althorp. Lavinia Bingham Countess Spencer (age 21) by marriage Countess Spencer.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Great Creaton

In 1555 William Dickens was born at Great Creaton, Northamptonshire.

In 1582 Anne Dickens was born to William Dickens (age 27) at Great Creaton, Northamptonshire.

In 1585 William Dickens (age 30) died at Great Creaton, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Great Doddinton [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Great Harrowden

Before 1616 Henry Neville 9th and 7th Baron Bergavenny (age 37) and Catherine Vaux Baroness Bergavenny (age 23) were married at Great Harrowden, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Greatworth

St Peter's Church, Greatworth

On 25 Jul 1696 Eleanor Pargiter died. She was buried at St Peter's Church, Greatworth.

On 17 Feb 1742 Charles Howe (age 81) died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Greatworth.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Greens Norton

In 1345 Thomas Green was born to Henry Green and Katherine Drayton at Greens Norton, Northamptonshire.

On 10 Feb 1369 Thomas Green was born to Thomas Green (age 24) at Greens Norton, Northamptonshire.

On 14 Dec 1417 Thomas Green (age 48) died at Greens Norton, Northamptonshire.

On 13 Apr 1433 Mary Talbot (age 49) died at Greens Norton, Northamptonshire.

On 18 Jan 1462 Thomas Green (age 61) died at Greens Norton, Northamptonshire.

St Bartholomew's Church, Greens Norton

On 09 Sep 1462 Thomas Green (age 41) died. He was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Greens Norton.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Grendon

The Times. 04 Feb 1905.

We have to announce the death of Florence, Marchioness of Hastings (age 62), wife of Sir George Chetwynd, Bart., which took place on Sunday morning at Long Walk House, Windsor, after a few days' illness. The funeral will take place at Grendon, Atherstone, on Thursday next, at 2 o'clock.

Note. On 03 Feb 1907 Florence Cecilia Paget Marchioness Hastings (age 64) died.

Grendon Hall, Northamptonshire

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Gretton

In 1610 Robert Abbott Scrivener was born to Thomas Abbott in Gretton, Northamptonshire.

Kirby Hall, Gretton

Evelyn's Diary. 25 Aug 1654. To see Kirby, a very noble house of my Lord Hatton's (age 49), in Northamptonshire, built à la moderne; the garden and stables agreeable, but the avenue ungraceful, and the seat naked: returned that evening.

On 19 May 1791 George Finch-Hatton 5th Earl Nottingham 10th Earl Winchilsea was born to George Finch-Hatton (age 43) and Elizabeth Murray (age 31) at Kirby Hall, Gretton.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Grimsbury

In 1450 William Cope was born at Grimsbury, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Hardingstone

On 08 Dec 1290 or 07 Dec 1290 Eleanor of Castile Queen Consort England (deceased) body rested at Hardingstone, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Harleston

On 20 Jan 1861 Assheton Edward Harbord was born to Charles Harbord 5th Baron Suffield (age 31) and Cecilia Annetta Baring Baroness Suffield (age 27) at Harleston, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Harrowden

Around 1473 Florence Hastings Baroness Grey Wilton was born to Ralph Hastings and Anne Tattershall (age 34) at Harrowden, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Hellidon [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Higham Ferrers

In 1363 or 1364 Archbishop Henry Chichele (age 1) was born at Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire.

In 1547 Richard Throckmorton of Higher Ferrers (age 65) died at Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Holdenby

Holdenby House, Northamptonshire [Map]

After Jan 1647 John Coke (age 40) was one of the nine commissioners appointed to take charge of King Charles I (age 46) at Holdenby House, Northamptonshire [Map].

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Horton

On 10 Sep 1547 William Parr 1st Baron Parr of Horton (age 64) died. He was buried at Horton, Northamptonshire.

On 16 Apr 1661 Charles Montagu 1st Earl Halifax was born to George Montagu (age 38) and Elizabeth Irby at Horton, Northamptonshire.

On 16 Apr 1661 Christopher Montagu was born to George Montagu (age 38) and Elizabeth Irby at Horton, Northamptonshire.

On 02 Feb 1666 James Montagu was born to George Montagu (age 43) and Elizabeth Irby. He was baptised at Horton, Northamptonshire on Horton, Northamptonshire on 05 Mar 1666.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Hothorpe

In 1620 Dr Ralph Bathurst was born to George Bathurst (age 30) and Elizabeth Villiers (age 24) in Hothorpe, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Hunsbury Meadows [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Isham

In 1508 Cecilia Durance was born to John Durance at Isham, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Kings Cliffe

On 11 Nov 1718 Edward Irby 1st Baronet (age 42) died intestate at Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire. His son William Irby 1st Baron Boston (age 11) succeeded 2nd Baronet Irby of Whaplode and Boston.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Kingsthorpe

In 1601 Robert Bernard 1st Baronet was born to Francis Bernard and Mary Woodhouse at Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Kinslingbury [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Lamport

On 31 Oct 1903 Gyles Isham 12th Baronet was born to Vere Isham 11th Baronet (age 41) at Lamport, Northamptonshire.

Church of All Saints, Lamport

On 02 Mar 1675 Justinian Isham 2nd Baronet (age 65) died of smallpox at Oxford, Oxfordshire [Map]. He was buried at Church of All Saints, Lamport. His son Thomas Isham 3rd Baronet (age 17) succeeded 3rd Baronet Isham of Lamport in Northamptonshire.

On 27 Feb 1845 Reverend Vere Isham (age 70) died. He was buried at the Church of All Saints, Lamport.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Laxton

Archaeologia Volume 29 Section XIII. The Parliament was held at Clipston, and all the writs are tested there till the 11th, 12th, or 13th of November.

By the 14th of November the King had left Clipston and was moving in the direction of Hardby. He was several days at Laxton, from whence he removed to Marnham, and on the 20th he was at Hardby.

There are writs dated at Hardby [Map] every day from the 20th to the 28th of November, on which day the Queen died.

Laxton Hall, Northamptonshire

In 1705 Edmund Stafford died. His estates were divided between his sisters Susannah Stafford who received Blatherwycke Hall and Anne Stafford Baroness Carbery (age 21) who received Laxton Hall, Northamptonshire.

On 23 May 1732 George Evans 2nd Baron Carbery (age 29) and Frances Fitzwilliam Baroness Carbery (age 22) were married. He was given the Laxton Hall, Northamptonshire estate by his mother, worth £1100 per year, and an annuity on the family's Irish estates worth £1,400 per year.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Little Creston

In 1570 John Twigden was born at Little Creston, Northamptonshire.

In 1611 John Twigden (age 41) died at Little Creston, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Lower Catesby [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Lowick

On 18 Jun 1626 John Mordaunt 1st Viscount Mordaunt was born to John Mordaunt 1st Earl Peterborough and Elizabeth Howard Countess Peterborough (age 23) at Lowick, Northamptonshire.

Drayton Lowick, Northamptonshire

Drayton House, Northamptonshire [Map]

On 06 Aug 1369 Henry Green died at Boughton, Northamptonshire. He was buried at Church of St John the Baptist, Boughton. Henry Green (age 22) inherited at Drayton House, Northamptonshire [Map].

On 11 Sep 1498 Edward Stafford 2nd Earl Wiltshire (age 28) entertained King Henry VII of England and Ireland (age 41) at Drayton House, Northamptonshire [Map].

On 24 Mar 1499 Edward Stafford 2nd Earl Wiltshire (age 28) died at Drayton House, Northamptonshire [Map]. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Lowick [Map]. Earl Wiltshire extinct.

St Peter's Church, Lowick [Map]

On 24 Mar 1499 Edward Stafford 2nd Earl Wiltshire (age 28) died at Drayton House, Northamptonshire [Map]. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Lowick [Map]. Earl Wiltshire extinct.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Lubenham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Marston Trussell [Map]

Hothorpe Hall, Northamptonshire

On 28 May 1901 Richard Everard Augustine Elwes was born to Gervase Elwes Singer (age 34) and Winefride Mary Elizabeth Feilding (age 32) at Hothorpe Hall, Northamptonshire.

On 29 Jun 1902 Simon Elwes was born to Gervase Elwes Singer (age 35) and Winefride Mary Elizabeth Feilding (age 33) at Hothorpe Hall, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Melton

Around 1520 Ellen Helena Fitzwilliam was born to William Fitzwilliam (age 60) at Melton, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Milton

Around 16 Sep 1526 William Fitzwilliam was born to William Fitzwilliam (age 36) in Milton, Northamptonshire.

Around 1544 Philippa Fitzwilliam was born to William Fitzwilliam (age 17) in Milton, Northamptonshire.

Around 1555 William Fitzwilliam was born to William Fitzwilliam (age 28) in Milton, Northamptonshire.

In 1578 William Fitzwilliam 1st Baron Fitzwilliam was born to William Fitzwilliam (age 23) in Milton, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Naseby [Map]

On 14 Jun 1645 Maurice Palatinate Simmern (age 24) fought at Naseby, Northamptonshire [Map] during the Battle of Naseby for the Royalist army.

John Lucas 1st Baron Lucas Shenfield (age 38) fought for the King.

Colonel John Russell (age 25) was wounded.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Nether Boddington

In 1619 Robert Washington (age 75) died at Nether Boddington, Northamptonshire. He was buried at Church of St James the Less, Sulgrave.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Nether Heyford [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Newnham [Map]

On 15 Jun 1605 Thomas Randolph was born to William Randolph at Newnham, Northamptonshire [Map]. He was baptised on 18 Jun 1605.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Norton [Map]

On 03 Feb 1271 William Zouche (age 57) died at Norton, Northamptonshire [Map].

In Jun 1602 Dudley Knightley (age 19) died in Norton, Northamptonshire [Map]. He had been shot in the neck whilst in the defense of Ostend. Having returned home he "fell down wherwith a fever took him whereof he died".

On 01 Sep 1615 Richard Knightley (age 82) died in Norton, Northamptonshire [Map]. He was buried in St Mary's Church, Fawsley [Map].

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Oundle [Map]

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 709. This year died Aldhelm (age 70), who was bishop by Westwood. The land of the West-Saxons was divided into two bishoprics in the first days of Bishop Daniel; who held one whilst Aldhelm (age 70) held the other. Before this it was only one. Forthere succeeded to Aldhelm; and Ceolred succeeded to the kingdom of Mercia. And Cenred went to Rome; and Offa with him. And Cenred was there to the end of his life. The same year died Bishop Wilferth, at Oundle [Map], but his body was carried to Ripon [Map]. He was the bishop whom King Everth compelled to go to Rome.

Bede. In the fourth year of the reign of Osred (age 12), Coenred, who had for some time nobly governed the kingdom of the Mercians, much more nobly quitted the sceptre of his kingdom. For he went to Rome, Italy, and there receiving the tonsure and becoming a monk, when Constantine (age 45) was pope, he continued to his last hour in prayer and fasting and alms-deeds at the threshold of the Apostles. He was succeeded in the throne by Ceolred, the son of Ethelred, who had governed the kingdom before Coenred. With him went the son of Sighere, the king of the East Saxons whom we mentioned before, by name Offa, a youth of a most pleasing age and comeliness, and greatly desired by all his nation to have and to hold the sceptre of the kingdom. He, with like devotion, quitted wife, and lands, and kindred and country, for Christ and for the Gospel, that he might "receive an hundred-fold in this life, and in the world to come life everlasting." He also, when they came to the holy places at Rome, received the tonsure, and ending his life in the monastic habit, attained to the vision of the blessed Apostles in Heaven, as he had long desired.

The same year that they departed from Britain, the great bishop, Wilfrid, ended his days in the province called Inundalum [Map], after he had been bishop forty-five years. His body, being laid in a coffin, was carried to his monastery, which is called Inhrypum, and buried in the church of the blessed Apostle Peter, with the honour due to so great a prelate. Concerning whose manner of life, let us now turn back, and briefly make mention of the things which were done. Being a boy of a good disposition, and virtuous beyond his years, he conducted himself so modestly and discreetly in all points, that he was deservedly beloved, respected, and cherished by his elders as one of themselves. At fourteen years of age he chose rather the monastic than the secular life; which, when he had signified to his father, for his mother was dead, he readily consented to his godly wishes and desires, and advised him to persist in that wholesome purpose. Wherefore he came to the isle of Lindisfarne [Map], and there giving himself to the service of the monks, he strove diligently to learn and to practise those things which belong to monastic purity and piety; and being of a ready wit, he speedily learned the psalms and some other books, having not yet received the tonsure, but being in no small measure marked by those virtues of humility and obedience which are more important than the tonsure; for which reason he was justly loved by his elders and his equals. Having served God some years in that monastery, and being a youth of a good understanding, he perceived that the way of virtue delivered by the Scots was in no wise perfect, and he resolved to go to Rome, to see what ecclesiastical or monastic rites were in use at the Apostolic see. When he told the brethren, they commended his design, and advised him to carry out that which he purposed. He forthwith went to Queen Eanfled, for he was known to her, and it was by her counsel and support that he had been admitted into the aforesaid monastery, and he told her of his desire to visit the threshold of the blessed Apostles. She, being pleased with the youth's good purpose, sent him into Kent, to King Earconbert,8 who was her uncle's son, requesting that he would send him to Rome, Italy in an honourable manner. At that time, Honorius, one of the disciples of the blessed Pope Gregory (age 40), a man very highly instructed in ecclesiastical learning, was archbishop there. When he had tarried there for a space, and, being a youth of an active spirit, was diligently applying himself to learn those things which came under his notice, another youth, called Biscop, surnamed Benedict, of the English nobility, arrived there, being likewise desirous to go to Rome, of whom we have before made mention.

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 956. This year died Wulfstan, Archbishop of York, on the seventeenth day before the calends of January; and he was buried at Oundle [Map]; and in the same year was Abbot Dunstan (age 47) driven out of this land over sea.

On 16 Dec 956 or 26 Dec 956 Archbishop Wulfstan died at Oundle, Northamptonshire [Map].

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 963. This year died Wulfstan, the deacon, on Childermass-day;42 and afterwards died Gyric, the mass-priest. In the same year took Abbot Athelwold (age 59) to the bishopric of Winchester; and he was consecrated on the vigil of St. Andrew, which happened on a Sunday. On the second year after he was consecrated, he made many minsters; and drove out the clerks43 from the bishopric, because they would hold no rule, and set monks therein. He made there two abbacies; one of monks, another of nuns. That was all within Winchester. Then came he afterwards to King Edgar (age 20), and requested that he would give him all the minsters that heathen men had before destroyed; for that he would renew them. This the king cheerfully granted; and the bishop came then first to Ely [Map], where St. Etheldritha lies, and ordered the minster to be repaired; which he gave to a monk of his, whose name was Britnoth, whom he consecrated abbot: and there he set monks to serve God, where formerly were nuns. He then bought many villages of the king, and made it very rich. Afterwards came Bishop Athelwold (age 59) to the minster called Medhamsted, which was formerly ruined by heathen folk; but he found there nothing but old walls, and wild woods. In the old walls at length he found hid writings which Abbot Hedda (age 59) had formerly written;-how King Wulfhere and Ethelred his brother had wrought it, and how they freed it against king and against bishop, and against all worldly service; and how Pope Agatho confirmed it with his writ, as also Archbishop Deusdedit. He then ordered the minster to be rebuilt; and set there an abbot, who was called Aldulf; and made monks, where before was nothing. He then came to the king, and let him look at the writings which before were found; and the king then answered and said: "I Edgar grant and give to-day, before God and before Archbishop Dunstan (age 54), freedom to St. Peter's minster at Medhamsted, from king and from bishop; and all the thorps that thereto lie; that is, Eastfield, and Dodthorp, and Eye, and Paston. And so I free it, that no bishop have any jurisdiction there, but the abbot of the minster alone. And I give the town called Oundle, Northamptonshire [Map], with all that thereto lieth, called Eyot-hundred, with market and toll; so freely, that neither king, nor bishop, nor earl, nor sheriff, have there any jurisdiction; nor any man but the abbot alone, and whom he may set thereto. And I give to Christ and St. Peter, and that too with the advice of Bishop Athelwold (age 59), these lands;-that is, Barrow, Warmington, Ashton, Kettering, Castor, Eylesworth, Walton, Witherington, Eye, Thorp, and a minster at Stamford. These lands and al the others that belong to the minster I bequeath clear; that is, with sack and sock, toll and team, and infangthief; these privileges and all others bequeath I clear to Christ and St. Peter. And I give the two parts of Whittlesey-mere, with waters and with wears and fens; and so through Meerlade along to the water that is called Nen; and so eastward to Kingsdelf. And I will that there be a market in the town itself, and that no other be betwixt Stamford and Huntingdon. And I will that thus be given the toll;-first, from Whittlesey-mere to the king's toll of Norman-cross hundred; then backward again from Whittlesey-mere through Meerlade along to the Nen, and as that river runs to Crowland; and from Crowland to Must, and from Must to Kingsdelf and to Whittlesey-mere. And I will that all the freedom, and all the privileges, that my predecessors gave, should remain; and I write and confirm this with the rood-token of Christ." (+)-Then answered Dunstan, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and said: "I grant, that all the things that here are given and spoken, and all the things that thy predecessors and mine have given, shall remain firm; and whosoever breaketh it, then give I him God's curse, and that of all saints, and of all hooded heads, and mine, unless he come to repentance. And I give expressly to St. Peter my mass-hackle, and my stole, and my reef, to serve Christ." "I Oswald, Archbishop of York, confirm all these words through the holy rood on which Christ was crucified." (+) "I Bishop Athelwold (age 59) bless all that maintain this, and I excommunicate all that break it, unless they come to repentance."-Here was Bishop Ellstan, Bishop Athulf, and Abbot Eskwy, and Abbot Osgar, and Abbot Ethelgar, and Alderman Elfere; Alderman Ethelwin, Britnoth and Oslac aldermen, and many other rich men; and all confirmed it and subscribed it with the cross of Christ. (+) This was done in the year after our Lord's Nativity 972, the sixteenth year of this king. Then bought the Abbot Aldulf lands rich and many, and much endowed the minster withal; and was there until Oswald, Archbishop of York, was dead; and then he was chosen to be archbishop. Soon after another abbot was chosen of the same monastery, whose name was Kenulf, who was afterwards Bishop of Winchester. He first made the wall about the minster, and gave it then the name of Peterborough, which before was Medhamsted. He was there till he was appointed Bishop of Winchester, when another abbot was chosen of the same monastery, whose name was Elfsy, who continued abbot fifty winters afterwards. It was he who took up St. Kyneburga and St. Kyneswitha, that lay at Castor, and St. Tibba, that lay at Ryhall; and brought them to Peterborough, and offered them all to St. Peter in one day, and preserved them all the while he was there.

i.e. the secular clergy, who observed no rule; opposed to the regulars, or monks.

Note 42. i.e. the feast of the Holy Innocents; a festival of great antiquity.

Note 43. i.e. the secular clergy, who observed no rule; opposed to the regulars, or monks.

Around 1500 William Laxton was born to John Laxton of Oundle, Northamptonshire at Oundle, Northamptonshire [Map].

Around 1605 Peter Hausted was born at Oundle, Northamptonshire [Map].

John Creed of Oundle in Cambridgeshire was born at Oundle, Northamptonshire [Map].

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Passenham [Map]

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 917. This year, before Easter, King Edward (age 43) ordered his men to go to the town of Towcester [Map], and to rebuild it. Then again, after that, in the same year, during the gang-days, he ordered the town of Wigmore [Map] to be repaired. The same summer, betwixt Lammas and midsummer, the army broke their parole from Northampton and from Leicester; and went thence northward to Towcester, and fought against the town all day, and thought that they should break into it; but the people that were therein defended it, till more aid came to them; and the enemy then abandoned the town, and went away. Then again, very soon after this, they went out at night for plunder, and came upon men unaware, and seized not a little, both in men and cattle, betwixt Burnham-wood and Aylesbury. At the same time went the army from Huntington and East-Anglia, and constructed that work at Ternsford [Map] which they inhabited and fortified; and abandoned the other at Huntingdon [Map]; and thought that they should thence oft with war and contention recover a good deal of this land. Thence they advanced till they came to Bedford [Map]; where the men who were within came out against them, and fought with them, and put them to flight, and slew a good number of them. Then again, after this, a great army yet collected itself from East-Anglia and from Mercia, and went to the town of Wigmore, Herefordshire [Map]; which they besieged without, and fought against long in the day; and took the cattle about it; but the men defended the town, who were within; and the enemy left the town, and went away. After this, the same summer, a large force collected itself in King Edward's dominions, from the nighest towns that could go thither, and went to Temsford [Map]; and they beset the town, and fought thereon; until they broke into it, and slew the king, and Earl Toglos, and Earl Mann his son, and his brother, and all them that were therein, and who were resolved to defend it; and they took the others, and all that was therein. After this, a great force collected soon in harvest, from Kent, from Surrey, from Essex, and everywhere from the nighest towns; and went to Colchester [Map], and beset the town, and fought thereon till they took it, and slew all the people, and seized all that was therein; except those men who escaped therefrom over the wall. After this again, this same harvest, a great army collected itself from East-Anglia, both of the land-forces and of the pirates, which they had enticed to their assistance, and thought that they should wreak their vengeance. They went to Maldon [Map], and beset the town, and fought thereon, until more aid came to the townsmen from without to help. The enemy then abandoned the town, and went from it. And the men went after, out of the town, and also those that came from without to their aid; and put the army to flight, and slew many hundreds of them, both of the pirates and of the others. Soon after this, the same harvest, went King Edward (age 43) with the West-Saxon army to Passham [Map]; and sat there the while that men fortified the town of Towcester [Map] with a stone wall. And there returned to him Earl Thurferth, and the captains, and all the army that belonged to Northampton northward to the Welland, and sought him for their lord and protector. When this division of the army went home, then went another out, and marched to the town of Huntingdon; and repaired and renewed it, where it was broken down before, by command of King Edward (age 43). And all the people of the country that were left submitted to King Edward (age 43), and sought his peace and protection. After this, the same year, before Martinmas, went King Edward (age 43) with the West-Saxon army to Colchester [Map]; and repaired and renewed the town, where it was broken down before. And much people turned to him, both in East-Anglia and in Essex, that were before under the power of the Danes. And all the army in East-Anglia swore union with him; that they would all that he would, and would protect all that he protected, either by sea or land. And the army that belonged to Cambridge chose him separately for their lord and protector, and confirmed the same with oaths, as he had advised. This year King Edward (age 43) repaired the town of Gladmouth; and the same year King Sihtric slew Neil his brother.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Paulerspury

Church of St James the Great, Paulerspury [Map]

Church of St James the Great, Paulerspury [Map]. Nick Faris. A brief visit yesterday to the Church of St James the great at Paulersbury Northants mainly to see the tomb and wooden effigies of Sir Lawrence de Paveley and his wife, from around 1340 to 1350, though sadly in not such great shape, some restoration work has been done to them and parts are missing, I am sure they were rather splendid in their day and still well worth viewing today.

Nick Faris. Early 17th century tomb to Sir Arthur Throckmorton and his wife Anne at The church of st James the great Paulersbury Northants.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Polebrook

In 1877 Joseph Herbert Abbott was born to Thomas Abbott (age 36) and Jane Ginn (age 32) at Polebrook, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Pottersbury

Wakefield Lodge, Pottersbury

On 04 Dec 1918 Augustus Charles Lennox Fitzroy 7th Duke Grafton (age 97) died in Wakefield Lodge, Pottersbury. His son Alfred Fitzroy 8th Duke Grafton (age 68) succeeded 8th Duke Grafton, 8th Earl Euston, 8th Viscount Ipswich, 8th Baron Sudbury, 9th Earl Arlington, 9th Viscount Thetford, 9th Baron Arlington of Arlington in Middlesex and 9th Baron Arlington of Arlington in Middlesex. Susanna Mary Mctaggart Stewart Duchess Grafton by marriage Duchess Grafton.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Rushden [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Rushton

On 11 Aug 1604 Anne Cockayne was born to William Cockayne (age 43) and Mary Morris Countess Dover (age 39) in Rushton, Northamptonshire.

On 25 May 1668 Anne Cockayne (age 63) died in Rushton, Northamptonshire.

All Saints Church, Rushton

On 16 Mar 1559 Thomas Tresham (deceased) was buried at All Saints Church, Rushton.

Rushton Hall, Rushton

In 1439 William Tresham bought at Rushton Hall, Rushton.

St Peter's Church, Rushton

On 19 Jun 1661 Charles Cockayne 1st Viscount Cullen (age 58) died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Rushton. His son Brien Cockayne 2nd Viscount Cullen (age 29) succeeded 2nd Viscount Cullen.

In Jun 1687 Brien Cockayne 2nd Viscount Cullen (age 55) died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Rushton. His son Charles Cockayne 3rd Viscount Cullen (age 28) succeeded 3rd Viscount Cullen.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Salcey Lawn

On 22 Aug 1839 Blanche Adeliza Fitzroy was born to Henry Fitzroy (age 33) in Salcey Lawn, Northamptonshire and Jane Elizabeth Beauclerk.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Selcey Forest

Calendars. 12 Dec 1461. Westminster Palace [Map]. Grant for life to Richard Wydevill (age 56), lord of Ryvers, of the office of chief rider of the king's forest of Saucy. co Northampton, with all trees and profits, viz dry trees, dead trees, blown down, old hedges or copice-hedges, boughs fallen without date, cahettels, waifs, strays, pannage of swine, 'derefall wode', 'draenes' brushwood and brambles, prerquisites of courts, swainmote and other issues within the forest, from the time when he had he same by letters patent of Henry VI.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Sibbertoft

In 1519 Laurence Saunders was born to Thomas Saunders and Margaret Cave (age 54) at Sibbertoft, Northamptonshire.

After 1544 Mary Ferrers (age 57) died at Sibbertoft, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Southwick

Church of St Mary, Southwick [Map]

After 16 May 1758. Monument in the Church of St Mary, Southwick [Map] to George Lynn (deceased) commissioned by his widow Anne Bellamy attributed to Louis Francois Roubiliac (age 55). Grey and white marble with oval medallion of deceased suspended from broad flat obelisk; drapery below with figure of his wife seated female figure to right, leaning against Urn.

Anne Bellamy: In 1680 she was born to Edward Bellamy. In Aug 1734 George Lynn and she were married by which he came into possession of Frinton Manor. The difference in their ages was 27 years; she, unusually, being older than him. He the son of George Lynn and Elizabeth Bellamy. On 31 Aug 1741 she died.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Spatton

Around 1609 Amphilis Twigden was born to John Twigden (age 39) and Anne Dickens (age 27) at Spatton, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Stanford-on-Avon [Map]

St Nicholas' Church, Stanford-on Avon [Map]

St Nicholas' Church, Stanford-on Avon [Map]

Henry Machyn's Diary. 08 Sep 1558. The viij day of September was bered at Stamford beyond Northamtun-shyre, ser Thomas Cayffe (deceased), knyght, with iiij branchys, tapurs of wax, and penselles, with ij whyt branchys, and iiij dosen torchys and vj dosen of skochyons; with a standard and a cott-armur, and pennon of armes, and iiij baners of santes in owlle [oil], wroth with fyne gold, and many morners, and master Lankoster the harold.

Note. P. 173. Funeral of sir Thomas Cave. This funeral was not at Stamford, but at Stanford [Map], co. Northampton, where there are still recumbent effigies of sir Thomas Cave and his wife; see the epitaph in Bridges's Northamptonshire, vol. i. p. 582; and in Nichols's Leicestershire, vol. iv. pl. liii. fig. 1. is an engraving of the monument (Mr. Nichols having devoted two plates to the whole series of the Cave monuments, out of respect to the Rev. Sir Charles Cave, Bart. to whom he was indebted for an important portion of the materials of his work).

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Stoke Albany

Around 1370 William Ros 6th Baron Ros Helmsley was born to Thomas Ros 4th Baron Ros Helmsley (age 34) and Beatrice Stafford Countess Desmond (age 29) at Stoke Albany, Northamptonshire. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Stoke Brunerne

Around 1252 Eva Chaworth was born at Stoke Brunerne, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Stoke Doyle

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Stowe Nine Churches

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Stowe

On 09 Jun 1360 Gerard Lisle 1st Baron Lisle (age 56) died at Stowe, Northamptonshire. His son Warin Lisle 2nd Baron Lisle (age 30) succeeded 2nd Baron Lisle of Kingston Lisle in Oxfordshire. Margaret Pipard Baroness Lisle (age 37) by marriage Baroness Lisle of Kingston Lisle in Oxfordshire.

He was buried at St Michael's Church, Stowe Nine Churches [Map]. His effigy is of the Early Medieval Period with right leg over left.

Warin Lisle 2nd Baron Lisle: Around 1330 he was born to Gerard Lisle 1st Baron Lisle and Eleanor Fitzalan at Kingston Lisle, Oxfordshire. Before 1360 Warin Lisle 2nd Baron Lisle and Margaret Pipard Baroness Lisle were married. After 1360 Warin Lisle 2nd Baron Lisle and Joan Unknown Baroness Lisle were married. She by marriage Baroness Lisle of Kingston Lisle in Oxfordshire. On 28 Jun 1382 Warin Lisle 2nd Baron Lisle died. His daughter Margaret Lisle Baroness Berkeley 3rd Baroness Lisle succeeded 3rd Baroness Lisle of Kingston Lisle in Oxfordshire.

Margaret Pipard Baroness Lisle: Around 1323 she was born to William Pipard. On 03 Aug 1373 she died.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Sulby

In 1398 Ralph Hastings (age 58) died at York Castle [Map]. He was buried at Sulby, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Sulgrave

On 31 Jul 1621 Mary Washington (age 66) died at Sulgrave, Northamptonshire.

Church of St James the Less, Sulgrave

In 1619 Robert Washington (age 75) died at Nether Boddington, Northamptonshire. He was buried at Church of St James the Less, Sulgrave.

Sulgrave Manor Sulgrave, Northamptonshire

In 1544 Robert Washington was born to Lawrence Washington (age 44) at Sulgrave Manor Sulgrave, Northamptonshire.

On 19 Feb 1583 Lawrence Washington (age 83) died at Sulgrave Manor Sulgrave, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Sutton

On 23 Jan 1260 Stephen Longespée (age 44) died at Sutton, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Syresham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Thenford

Around 1372 Katherine Pavenham was born to Laurence Pavenham (age 37) at Thenford, Northamptonshire.

On 10 Jul 1399 Laurence Pavenham (age 64) died at Thenford, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Thrapston [Map]

Before 27 Sep 1287 John Lovell (age 65) died at Thrapston, Northamptonshire [Map].

On 16 Mar 1652 Margaret Butler (age 84) died at Thrapston, Northamptonshire [Map].

The Rectory Aldwincle Thrapston, Northamptonshire

On or before 19 Jun 1608 Thomas Fuller was born at The Rectory Aldwincle Thrapston, Northamptonshire. He was baptised 19 Jun 1608.

On 19 Aug 1631 John Dryden was born to Erasmus Dryden (age 45) in The Rectory Aldwincle Thrapston, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Titchmarsh

Around 1230 Maud Sydenham was born to William Sydenham (age 30) at Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire.

In 1289 John Lovell 2nd Baron Lovel was born to John Lovell 1st Baron Lovel (age 35) and Joan Ros Baroness Lovel (age 29) at Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire.

Around 1310 Isabel Lovell was born to John Lovell 2nd Baron Lovel (age 21) and Maud Burnell Baroness Lovel and Burnell (age 20) at Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire.

In 1397 William Lovell 7th Baron Lovel 4th Baron Holand was born to John Lovell 6th Baron Lovel (age 22) and Eleanor Zouche Baroness Lovel (age 32) at Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire.

On 01 Sep 1429 Eleanor Zouche Baroness Lovel (age 64) died at Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire.

On 05 Aug 1466 Joan Beaumont Baroness Lovel (age 31) died at Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire.

On 10 Feb 1474 Alice Deincourt 6th Baroness Deincourt, Baroness Lovel and Sudeley (age 69) died at Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire. Her grandson Francis Lovell 1st Viscount Lovell (age 18) succeeded 7th Baron Deincourt and the feudal barony of Bedale.

In 1585 John Pickering was born at Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire.

On 29 Jan 1628 John Pickering (age 43) died at Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Tixover [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Wakerley [Map]

On 04 Sep 1633 Richard Cecil (age 62) died. He was buried at Wakerley, Northamptonshire [Map].

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Walton

On 31 Jan 1785 Henry Pelham-Clinton 4th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyme was born to Thomas Pelham-Clinton 3rd Duke Newcastle-under-Lyme (age 32) and Anna Maria Stanhope Countess Lincoln in Walton, Northamptonshire. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Warkton

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Watford Gap [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Weedon [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Weekley

On 21 Sep 1585 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 22) and Elizabeth Jeffrey (age 17) were married at Weekley, Northamptonshire.

On 24 Feb 1612 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 49) and Frances Cotton (age 34) were married at Weekley, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Weldon

In 1135 Osmund Basset (age 31) died at Weldon, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Welford [Map]

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Welford

On 10 Nov 1709 Richard Hastings (age 64) and Goodith Smith (age 50) were married at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Welford.

Around Oct 1714 Richard Hastings (age 69) was buried at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Welford.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, West Farndon [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Whilton [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Whiston

Around 1376 William Catesby was born to John Catesby (age 24) at Whiston, Northamptonshire.

Around 1402 John Catesby was born to John Catesby (age 24) at Whiston, Northamptonshire.

Around 1406 Edmund Catesby was born to John Catesby (age 28) at Whiston, Northamptonshire.

Around 1433 John Catesby was born to Edmund Catesby (age 27) at Whiston, Northamptonshire.

Around 1458 Humphrey Catesby was born to John Catesby (age 25) at Whiston, Northamptonshire.

Around 1527 Dorothy Catesby was born to Anthony Catesby of Whiston (age 27) and Isabel Pigot at Whiston, Northamptonshire.

In 1528 Wilburga Catesby was born to Anthony Catesby of Whiston (age 28) and Isabel Pigot in Whiston, Northamptonshire.

Isabel Pigot was born to Thomas Pigot at Whiston, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Wigsthorpe

On 21 May 1559 Edmund Quincy was born to John Quincy (age 31) in Wigsthorpe, Northamptonshire.

In 1602 Edmund "The Puritan" Quincy was born to Edmund Quincy (age 42) at Wigsthorpe, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Winwick Manor

In 1541 Thomas Andrew of Winwick Manor Sheriff of was born.

Original Letters Illustrative of English History Second Series Volume III. Ellis notes that "the present narrative is from the Lansdowne MS. 51. art. 46. It is indorsed in Lord Burghley's hand, "8 Feb. 1586. The Manner of the Q. of Scotts death at Fodrynghay, wr. by Ro. Wy. [Possibly Richard Wigmore?]

A Reporte of the manner of the execution of the Sc. Q. performed the viijth. of February, Anno 1586 [modern dating 1587] in the great hall at Fotheringhay [Map], with relacion of speeches uttered and accions happening in the said execution, from the delivery of the said Sc. Q. to Mr Thomas Androwes Esquire Sherife of the County of Northampton unto the end of said execution..

THE READER shall now be presented with the Execution of the Queen of Scots (age 44) which was to the Court or three Statements of this Transaction were There was a Short one copies of which are Manuscripts Jul F vi foll 246 266 b and b Another a Copy of the Account of the Earl to the Lords of the Council dated on the day is MS Calig C ix fol 163 And there is a Office somewhat longer said to have been drawn evidently one of her servants present Narrative is from the Lansdowne MS in Lord Burghley s hand 8 Feb 1586 of Scotts death at Fodrynghay wr by Ro Wy Queen s death have been dressed up from writers but it is here given accurate and entire.

First, the said Scottish Queen, being carried by two of Sir Amias Paulett's (age 54) gentlemen, and the Sheriff (age 46) going before her, came most willingly out of her chamber into an entry next the Hall [Map], at which place the Earl of Shrewsbury (age 59) and the Earl of Kent (age 46), commissioners for the execution, with the two governors of her person, and divers knights and gentlemen did meet her, where they found one of the Scottish Queen's servants, named Melvin [NOTE. Possibly Andrew Melville of Garvock Steward], kneeling on his knees, who uttered these words with tears to the Queen of Scots (age 44), his mistress, "Madam, it will be the sorrowfullest message that ever I carried, when I shall report that my Queen (age 44) and dear mistress is dead." Then the Queen of Scots, shedding tears, answered him, "You ought to rejoice rather than weep for that the end of Mary Stuart's (age 44) troubles is now come. Thou knowest, Melvin, that all this world is but vanity, and full of troubles and sorrows; carry this message from me, and tell my friends that I die a true woman to my religion, and like a true Scottish woman and a true Frenchwoman. But God forgive them that have long desired my end; and He that is the true Judge of all secret thoughts knoweth my mind, how that it ever hath been my desire to have Scotland and England united together. Commend me to my son, and tell him that I have not done anything that may prejudice his kingdom of Scotland; and so, good Melvin, farewell;" and kissing him, she bade him pray for her.

Then she turned to the Lords and told them that she had certain requests to make unto them. One was for a sum of money, which she said Sir Amyas Paulet (age 54) knew of, to be paid to one Curle her servant; next, that all her poor servants might enjoy that quietly which by her Will and Testament she had given unto them; and lastly, that they might be all well entreated, and sent home safely and honestly into their countries. "And this I do conjure you, my Lords, to do.".

Answer was made by Sir Amyas Paulet (age 54), "I do well remember the money your Grace speaketh of, and your Grace need not to make any doubt of the not performance of your requests, for I do surely think they shall be granted.".

"I have," said she, "one other request to make unto you, my Lords, that you will suffer my poor servants to be present about me, at my death, that they may report when they come into their countries how I died a true woman to my religion.".

Then the Earl of Kent (age 46), one of the commissioners, answered, "Madam, it cannot well be granted, for that it is feared lest some of them would with speeches both trouble and grieve your Grace, and disquiet the company, of which we have had already some experience, or seek to wipe their napkins in some of your blood, which were not convenient." "My Lord," said the Queen of Scots, "I will give my word and promise for them that they shall not do any such thing as your Lordship has named. Alas! poor souls, it would do them good to bid me farewell. And I hope your Mistress (age 53), being a maiden Queen, in regard of womanhood, will suffer me to have some of my own people about me at my death. And I know she hath not given you so straight a commission, but that you may grant me more than this, if I were a far meaner woman than I am." And then (seeming to be grieved) with some tears uttered these words: "You know that I am cousin to your Queen (age 53) [NOTE. They were first-cousin once-removed], and descended from the blood of Henry the Seventh [NOTE. She was a Great Granddaughter of Henry VII King England and Ireland 1457-1509], a married Queen of France [NOTE. She had married Francis II King France King Consort Scotland], and the anointed Queen of Scotland.".

Whereupon, after some consultation, they granted that she might have some of her servants according to her Grace's request, and therefore desired her to make choice of half-a-dozen of her men and women: who presently said that of her men she would have Melvin, her apothecary, her surgeon, and one other old man beside; and of her women, those two that did use to lie in her chamber.

After this, she being supported by Sir Amias's (age 54) two gentlemen aforesaid, and Melvin carrying up her train, and also accompanied with the Lords, Knights, and Gentlemen aforenamed, the Sheriff (age 46) going before her, she passed out of the entry into the Great Hall [Map], with her countenance careless, importing thereby rather mirth than mournful cheer, and so she willingly stepped up to the scaffold which was prepared for her in the Hall, being two feet high and twelve feet broad, with rails round about, hung and covered with black, with a low stool, long cushion, and block, covered with black also. Then, having the stool brought her, she sat her down; by her, on the right hand, sat the Earl of Shrewsbury (age 59) and the Earl of Kent (age 46), and on the left hand stood the Sheriff (age 46), and before her the two executioners; round about the rails stood Knights, Gentlemen, and others.

Then, silence being made, the Queen's Majesty's Commission for the execution of the Queen of Scots (age 44) was openly read by Mr. Beale, clerk of the Council (age 46); and these words pronounced by the Assembly, "God save the Queen." During the reading of which Commission the Queen of Scots (age 44) was silent, listening unto it with as small regard as if it had not concerned her at all; and with as cheerful a countenance as if it had been a pardon from her Majesty (age 53) for her life; using as much strangeness in word and deed as if she had never known any of the Assembly, or had been ignorant of the English language.

Then one Doctor Fletcher, Dean of Peterborough (age 42), standing directly before her, without the rail, bending his body with great reverence, began to utter this exhortation following: "Madam, the Queen's most excellent Majesty," &c, and iterating these words three or four times, she told him, "Mr. Dean (age 42), I am settled in the ancient Catholic Roman religion, and mind to spend my blood in defence of it." Then Mr. Dean (age 42) said: "Madam, change your opinion, and repent you of your former wickedness, and settle your faith only in Jesus Christ, by Him to be saved." Then she answered again and again, "Mr. Dean (age 42), trouble not yourself any more, for I am settled and resolved in this my religion, and am purposed therein to die." Then the Earl of Shrewsbury (age 59) and the Earl of Kent (age 46), perceiving her so obstinate, told her that since she would not hear the exhortation begun by Mr. Dean (age 42), "We will pray for your Grace, that it stand with God's will you may have your heart lightened, even at the last hour, with the true knowledge of God, and so die therein." Then she answered, "If you will pray for me, my Lords, I will thank you; but to join in prayer with you I will not, for that you and I are not of one religion.".

Then the Lords called for Mr. Dean (age 42), who, kneeling on the scaffold stairs, began this prayer, "O most gracious God and merciful Father," &c, all the Assembly, saving the Queen of Scots (age 44) and her servants, saying after him. During the saying of which prayer, the Queen of Scots (age 44), sitting upon a stool, having about her neck an Agnus Dei, in her hand a crucifix, at her girdle a pair of beads with a golden cross at the end of them, a Latin book in her hand, began with tears and with loud and fast voice to pray in Latin; and in the midst of her prayers she slided off from her stool, and kneeling, said divers Latin prayers; and after the end of Mr. Dean's (age 42) prayer, she kneeling, prayed in English to this effect: "For Christ His afflicted Church, and for an end of their troubles; for her son; and for the Queen's Majesty (age 53), that she might prosper and serve God aright." She confessed that she hoped to be saved "by and in the blood of Christ, at the foot of whose Crucifix she would shed her blood." Then said the Earl of Kent (age 46), "Madam, settle Christ Jesus in your heart, and leave those trumperies." Then she little regarding, or nothing at all, his good counsel, went forward with her prayers, desiring that "God would avert His wrath from this Island, and that He would give her grief and forgiveness for her sins." These, with other prayers she made in English, saying she forgave her enemies with all her heart that had long sought her blood, and desired God to convert them to the truth; and in the end of the prayer she desired all saints to make intercession for her to Jesus Christ, and so kissing the crucifix, and crossing of her also, said these words: "Even as Thy arms, O Jesus, were spread here upon the Cross, so receive me into Thy arms of mercy, and forgive me all my sins.".

Her prayer being ended, the executioners, kneeling, desired her Grace to forgive them her death; who answered, "I forgive you with all my heart, for now, I hope, you shall make an end of all my troubles." Then they, with her two women, helping of her up, began to disrobe her of her apparel; she never changed her countenance, but with smiling cheer she uttered these words, "that she never had such grooms to make her unready, and that she never put off her clothes before such a company.".

Then she, being stripped of all her apparel saving her petticoat and kirtle, her two women beholding her made great lamentation, and crying and crossing themselves prayed in Latin; she, turning herself to them, embracing them, said these words in French, "Ne criez vous; j'ay promis pour vous;" and so crossing and kissing them, bade them pray for her, and rejoice and not weep, for that now they should see an end of all their mistress's (age 44) troubles. Then she, with a smiling countenance, turning to her men servants, as Melvin and the rest, standing upon a bench nigh the scaffold, who sometime weeping, sometime crying out aloud, and continually crossing themselves, prayed in Latin, crossing them with her hand bade them farewell; and wishing them to pray for her even until the last hour.

This done, one of the women having a Corpus Christi cloth lapped up three-corner ways, kissing it, put it over the Queen of Scots' (age 44) face, and pinned it fast to the caul of her head. Then the two women departed from her, and she kneeling down upon the cushion most resolutely, and without any token or fear of death, she spake aloud this Psalm in Latin, "In te, Domine, confido, non confundar in eternum," &c. [Ps. xxv.]. Then, groping for the block, she laid down her head, Putting her chin over the block with both her hands, which holding there, still had been cut off, had they not been espied. Then lying upon the block most quietly, and stretching out her arms, cried, "In manus tuas, Domine," &c, three or four times. Then she lying very still on the block, one of the executioners holding of her slightly with one of his hands, she endured two strokes of the other executioner with an axe, she making very small noise or none at all, and not stirring any part of her from the place where she lay; and so the executioner cut off her head, saving one little grisle, which being cut asunder, he lifted up her head to the view of all the assembly, and bade "God save the Queen." Then her dressing of lawn falling off from her head, it appeared as grey as one of threescore and ten years old, polled very short, her face in a moment being so much altered from the form she had when she was alive, as few could remember her by her dead face. Her lips stirred up and down a quarter of an hour after her head was cut off.

Then Mr. Dean (age 42) said with a loud voice, "So perish all the Queen's enemies;" and afterwards the Earl of Kent (age 46) came to the dead body, and standing over it, with a loud voice said, "Such end of all the Queen's and the Gospel's enemies.".

Then one of the executioners pulling off her garters, espied her little dog which was crept under her clothes, which could not be gotten forth but by force, yet afterward would not depart from the dead corpse, but came and lay between her head and her shoulders, which being imbrued with her blood, was carried away and washed, as all things else were that had any blood was either burned or clean washed; and the executioners sent away with money for their fees, not having any one thing that belonged unto her. And so, every man being commanded out of the Hall, except the Sheriff (age 46) and his men, she was carried by them up into a great chamber lying ready for the surgeons to embalm her.

On 23 May 1594 Thomas Andrew of Winwick Manor Sheriff of (age 53) died at Winwick Manor, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Wollaston

In 1426 Benedicta Babington (age 58) died at Wollaston, Northamptonshire.

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Woodford Halse [Map]

Europe, British Isles, South-Central England, Northamptonshire, Woodford

On 22 Aug 1759 Andrew St John 14th Baron St John was born to John St John 12th Baron St John (age 33) and Susanne Louise Simond at Woodford, Northamptonshire.