Biography of William Saunderson Historian 1586-1676
Around 1586 William Saunderson Historian was born.
Around 1626 William Saunderson Historian (age 40) and Bridget Tyrrell (age 22) were married.
On 31 Oct 1627 [his brother-in-law] Edward Tyrrell 1st Baronet (age 54) was created 1st Baronet Tyrrell of Thornton in Buckinghamshire.
On 19 Feb 1638 [his brother-in-law] Edward Tyrrell 1st Baronet (age 64) was created 1st Baronet Tyrrell of Thornton in Buckinghamshire with remainder to his second son Toby Tyrrell 3rd and 2nd Baronet (age 20). He surrendered Baronet Tyrrell of Thornton in Buckinghamshire in an attempt to disinherit his first son Robert Tyrrell 2nd Baronet (age 22). The House of Lords ruled this illegal. When he died Robert succeeded to Baronet Tyrrell of Thornton in Buckinghamshire and Toby to Baronet Tyrrell of Thornton in Buckinghamshire.
On 26 Feb 1656 [his brother-in-law] Timothy Tyrrell (age 76) died.
On 02 Jul 1656 [his brother-in-law] Edward Tyrrell 1st Baronet (age 83) died. His son Robert Tyrrell 2nd Baronet (age 40) succeeded 2nd Baronet Tyrrell of Thornton in Buckinghamshire. His son Toby Tyrrell 3rd and 2nd Baronet (age 38) succeeded 2nd Baronet Tyrrell of Thornton in Buckinghamshire.
Pepy's Diary. 09 May 1660. Up very early, writing a letter to the King, as from the two Generals of the fleet, in answer to his letter to them, wherein my Lord do give most humble thanks for his gracious letter and declaration; and promises all duty and obedience to him. This letter was carried this morning to Sir Peter Killigrew (age 67)1, who came hither this morning early to bring an order from the Lords' House to my Lord, giving him power to write an answer to the King. This morning my Lord St. John (age 61) and other persons of honour were here to see my Lord, and so away to Flushing [Map]. After they were gone my Lord and I to write letters to London, which we sent by Mr. Cook, who was very desirous to go because of seeing my wife before she went out of town. As we were sitting down to dinner, in comes Noble with a letter from the House of Lords to my Lord, to desire him to provide ships to transport the Commissioners to the King, which are expected here this week. He brought us certain news that the King was proclaimed yesterday with great pomp, and brought down one of the Proclamations, with great joy to us all; for which God be praised. After dinner to ninepins and lost 5s. This morning came Mr. Saunderson (age 74)2, that writ the story of the King, hither, who is going over to the King. He calls me cozen and seems a very knowing man. After supper to bed betimes, leaving my Lord talking in the Coach with the Captain.
Note 1. Sir Peter Killigrew (age 67), Knight, of Arwenack, Cornwall, was known as "Peter the Post", from the alacrity with which he despatched "like wild fire" all the messages and other commissions entrusted to him in the King's (age 29) cause. His son Peter (age 26), who succeeded his uncle as second baronet in 1665, was M.P. for Camelford in 1660.
Note 2. Afterwards Sir William Sanderson, gentleman of the chamber, author of the "History of Mary Queen of Scots, James I., and Charles I". His wife, [his wife] Dame Bridget (age 56), was mother of the maids.
Pepy's Diary. 10 May 1660. This morning came on board Mr. Pinkney and his son, going to the King with a petition finely writ by Mr. Whore, for to be the King's (age 29) embroiderer; for whom and Mr. Saunderson (age 74) I got a ship. This morning come my Lord Winchelsea and a great deal of company, and dined here. In the afternoon, while my Lord and we were at musique in the great cabin below, comes in a messenger to tell us that Mr. Edward Montagu (age 12), [Sir Edward Montagu's eldest son, afterwards second Earl of Sandwich, called by Pepys "The child".] my Lord's son, was come to Deal, Kent [Map], who afterwards came on board with Mr. Pickering (age 42) with him. The child was sick in the evening. At night, while my Lord was at supper, in comes my Lord Lauderdale and Sir John Greenville, who supped here, and so went away. After they were gone, my Lord called me into his cabin, and told me how he was commanded to set sail presently for the King1, and was very glad thereof, and so put me to writing of letters and other work that night till it was very late, he going to bed. I got him afterwards to sign things in bed. After I had done some more work I to bed also.
Note 1. Ordered that General Montagu (age 34) do observe the command of His Majesty for the disposing of the fleet, in order to His Majesty's returning home to England to his kingly government: and that all proceedings in law be in His Majesty's name. Rugge's Diurnal. B.
Before 08 Mar 1672 [his brother-in-law] Thomas Tyrell (age 77) and Bridget Harington were married.
On 08 Mar 1672 [his brother-in-law] Thomas Tyrell (age 77) died.
On 15 Jul 1676 William Saunderson Historian (age 90) died.
Evelyn's Diary. 19 Jul 1676. Went to the funeral of Sir William Sanderson (deceased), husband to the [his former wife] Mother of the Maids (age 72), and author of two large but mean histories of King James and King Charles I. He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map].
In 1681 [his former wife] Bridget Tyrrell (age 77) died.