Paternal Family Tree: Bamfylde
In 1560 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton was born to [his father] Richard Bampfield of Poltimore and Bampfylde House (age 34) and [his mother] Elizabeth Sydenham.
On 3rd December 1575 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 15) matriculated Exeter College, Oxford University.
In 1576 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 16) studied law at the Middle Temple.
In 1576 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 16) and Elizabeth Clifton were married.
In 1586 [his son] John Bampylde was born to Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 26) and [his wife] Elizabeth Clifton.
In 1594 [his father] Richard Bampfield of Poltimore and Bampfylde House (age 68) died. Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 34) inherited the Manor of Poltimore, Devon.
In 1597 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 37) was appointed Justice of the Peace Devon.
In 1597 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 37) was elected MP Devon.
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In 1599 [his mother] Elizabeth Sydenham died.
From 1603 to 1604 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 43) was appointed High Sheriff of Devon.
On 9th July 1603 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 43) was knighted at Windsor, Berkshire [Map].
In 1616 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 56) was appointed Deputy Lieutenant Devon.
On 9th February 1626 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 66) died.
In or before 1564 [his father] Richard Bampfield of Poltimore and Bampfylde House and [his mother] Elizabeth Sydenham were married.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Bamfield
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Bamfield
Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes of Copleston
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Bamfield
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Bamfield
GrandFather: Edward Bampfield of Poltimore
Father: Richard Bampfield of Poltimore and Bampfylde House
Great x 1 Grandfather: Nicholas Wadham of Marryfield and Edge
GrandMother: Elizabeth Wadham
Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton
GrandFather: John Sydenham of Brympton d'Evercy
Mother: Elizabeth Sydenham
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Brugge
Great x 3 Grandfather: Giles Brugge 4th Baron Chandos
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Berkeley 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Brugge 5th Baron Chandos
Great x 1 Grandfather: Giles Brugge 6th Baron Chandos
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Darrell
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Darrell
Great x 2 Grandmother: Florence Darrell Baroness Chandos
GrandMother: Ursula Brydges
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Baynham
Great x 1 Grandmother: Isabel Baynham Baroness Chandos