Biography of Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet 1757-1826

Paternal Family Tree: Wrey

In 1726 [his grandfather] Bourchier Wrey 5th Baronet (age 44) died. His son [his father] Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 11) succeeded 6th Baronet Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.

On 28 Sep 1749 [his father] Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 35) and Mary Edwards Lady Wrey were married at St Stephen's Church, Walbrook. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall. There was no issue from the marriage.

In 1755 [his father] Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 40) and [his mother] Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey (age 24) were married at Corsham, Wiltshire. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.

On or before 23 Feb 1757, the day he was baptised at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map], Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet was born to Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 43) and Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey (age 26).

On 13 Apr 1784 [his father] Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 70) died. His son Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet (age 27) succeeded 7th Baronet Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.

On 14 Mar 1786 Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet (age 29) and Anne Palk Lady Wrey (age 22) were married. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.

On 10 Dec 1788 [his son] Bourchier Wrey 8th Baronet was born to Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet (age 31) and [his wife] Anne Palk Lady Wrey (age 24).

In 1790 [his daughter] Anna Eleanora Wrey Lady Palk was born to Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet (age 32) and [his wife] Anne Palk Lady Wrey (age 26).

On 05 Sep 1791 [his wife] Anne Palk Lady Wrey (age 27) died.

On 16 Sep 1791 [his former wife] Anne Palk Lady Wrey (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Sacred to the Memory of ANNE The Lady of Sir BOURCHIER WREY (age 34) Baronet, and Daughter of Sir [his former father-in-law] ROBERT PALK (age 73) Baronet, of Haldon House in this County who died the 5th day of September 1791, Aged 27 Years, leaving three infant children. Her Heart was pure and her manners unaffected. Her constant study was to know her Duty, and her greatest pleasure to discharge it, An affectionate Wife, a tender Parent, gentle, friendly, and benevolent. Taken from the World in the Prime of Years by a severe and lingering illness. She submitted to the will of Heaven with patient Resignation. Learn from her example that Virtue Is the loveliest ornament of Beauty!

Sculpted by W Youngs, Barum.

Anne Palk Lady Wrey: Around 1764 she was born to Robert Palk 1st Baronet and Anne van Sittart Lady Palk at Madras aka Chennai, India. On 14 Mar 1786 Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet and she were married. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall. On 05 Sep 1791 Anne Palk Lady Wrey died.

On 15 May 1792 [his former brother-in-law] Lawrence Palk 2nd Baronet (age 26) and Dorothy Elizabeth Vaughan (age 28) were married. She the daughter of Wilmot Vaughan 1st Earl Lisburne (age 64) and Dorothy Shafto Countess Lisburne (age 59).

In Jan 1793 Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet (age 35) and Anne Osborn Lady Wrey (age 30) were married. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.

On 05 Jun 1797 [his son] Henry Bourchier Wrey 9th Baronet was born to Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet (age 40) and [his wife] Anne Osborn Lady Wrey (age 34).

On 29 Apr 1798 [his former father-in-law] Robert Palk 1st Baronet (age 80) died at Haldon House, Devon. He was buried at St Michael's Church, Dunchideock. His son [his former brother-in-law] Lawrence Palk 2nd Baronet (age 32) succeeded 2nd Baronet Palk of Haldon House in Devon.

On 28 Jan 1813 [his wife] Anne Osborn Lady Wrey (age 50) died.

On 02 Dec 1813 [his mother] Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey (age 82) died.

On 09 Dec 1815 [his son-in-law] Lawrence Palk 3rd Baronet (age 22) and [his daughter] Anna Eleanora Wrey Lady Palk (age 25) were married. She by marriage Lady Palk of Haldon House in Devon. They were first cousins.

On 20 Jun 1818 [his former brother-in-law] Lawrence Palk 2nd Baronet (age 52) died. His son [his son-in-law] Lawrence Palk 3rd Baronet (age 25) succeeded 3rd Baronet Palk of Haldon House in Devon.

On 20 Nov 1826 Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet (age 69) died. His son [his son] Bourchier Wrey 8th Baronet (age 37) succeeded 8th Baronet Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.

On 02 Dec 1826. Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. SACRED to the memory of SIR BOURCHIER WREY Baronet, who through life maintained a character equally revered and beloved. Intelligent, upright, and benevolent he discharged with integrity the public duties of his station; whilst in the more amiable relations of society, suavity of manners, and goodness of heart procured him universal esteem. As a friend, he was social and sincere: as a parent, anxious and kind. Thus regarded by all, he expired on the 20th day of November 1826, in the 70th year of his age. He was twice married; first to Anne, the daughter of Sir Robert Palk, Bart. of Haldon House in this county, by whom he left two sons and a daughter. And secondly, to Anne, the daughter of John Osborne Esqre of Monksmill, in the county of Gloucester, by whom also he left one son and a daughter.

Royal Ancestors of Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet 1757-1826

Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 13 Grand Son of Robert "The Bruce" I King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 18 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 14 Grand Son of Philip "The Fair" IV King France

Ancestors of Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet 1757-1826

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Wrey 1st Baronet

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Wrey 2nd Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Courtenay 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Chichester Wrey 3rd Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Chichester 1st Viscount Chichester 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Chichester Lady Wrey 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Copleston

Great x 1 Grandfather: Bourchier Wrey 4th Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Bourchier 3rd Earl Bath 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Bourchier 4th Earl Bath 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Russell Countess Bath 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Bourchier Countess Middlesex 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Oliver St John 3rd Baron St John 9 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy St John Countess Bath 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Reid Baroness St John Bletso

GrandFather: Bourchier Wrey 5th Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: George Rolle 10 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Andrew Rolle 11 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Rolle 12 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Florence Rolle Lady Wrey 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Rolle 12 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Denys Rolle 13 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Florence Rolle 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Paulett 1st Baron Paulett 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Poulett 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ken Baroness Poulett

Father: Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: George Rolle 10 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Andrew Rolle 11 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Rolle 12 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Rolle 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Rolle 12 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Denys Rolle 13 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Florence Rolle 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Paulett 1st Baron Paulett 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Poulett 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ken Baroness Poulett

GrandMother: Diana Rolle 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Bruce 1st Lord Kinloss

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Bruce 1st Earl Elgin

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Bruce 2nd Earl Elgin 1st Earl Ailesbury 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Chichester 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Chichester 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Harrington

Great x 1 Grandmother: Christian Bruce 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Grey 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Neville 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Diana Grey Countess Elgin and Ailesbury 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Cecil Countess Stamford 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Mother: Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey