Paternal Family Tree: Barkham
Before 19th December 1591 [his uncle] Edward Barkham (age 21) and [his mother] Jane Crouch (age 18) were married. Some sources report their marriage as 1593 which is inconsistent with the date of birth of their eldest son Edward Barkham 1st Baronet on 19th December 1591.
On 19th December 1591 Edward Barkham 1st Baronet was born to [his uncle] Edward Barkham (age 21) and [his mother] Jane Crouch (age 18).
On or before 22nd December 1607 Edmund Bell (age 45) died. He was buried on 22nd December 1607. His heirs sold the manor of South Acre, Norfolk to [his uncle] Edward Barkham (age 37).
In 1611 [his uncle] Edward Barkham (age 41) was appointed Sheriff of London.
On 28th February 1611 [his uncle] Edward Barkham (age 41) was appointed Alderman of Farringdon Within.
In 1621 [his uncle] Edward Barkham (age 51) was appointed Lord Mayor of London.
In 1621 [his uncle] Edward Barkham (age 51) was appointed Alderman of Cheap Ward.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 10th July 1621 [his uncle] Edward Barkham (age 51) was translated to the Worshipful Company of Drapers.
On 31st July 1622 Edward Barkham 1st Baronet (age 30) and Francis Berney were married.
In 1623 Edward Barkham 1st Baronet (age 31) was created 1st Baronet Barkham of South Acre in Norfolk.
In 1628 [his son] Edward Barkham 2nd Baronet was born to Edward Barkham 1st Baronet (age 36) and [his wife] Francis Berney. He married 28th June 1660 Frances Napier Lady Barkham, daughter of Robert Napier 2nd Baronet and Penelope Egerton Lady Napier, and had issue.
On 15th January 1634 [his uncle] Edward Barkham (age 64) died. His eldest son Edward Barkham 1st Baronet (age 42) inherited all his estates except Waynflete which were inherited by his younger son [his brother] Robert Barkham (age 35). In 1652 [his mother] Jane Crouch (age 61) died.
Church of St George, South Acre [Map].
A very rich and stately altar monument, of marble and alabaster, ornamented with several deaths heads, bones, &c. in basso-relievo, on this rests a large black marble slab, supported at each corner by a column of black marble of the Dorick order; on this slab lies a mat or bass of alabaster, curiously carved; and on that lie the statues of Sir Edward Barkham and his lady, on their backs, in their full length and proportions in alabaster, Sir Edward in armour, and (what is somewhat incompatible) with his scarlet gown and golden chain about his neck, as Lord Mayor of London, over his armour; so that the statuary was of the same opinion with the Roman orator, Cedant arma togœ (Let the arms yield to the toga or Let the sword yield to the toga); he has also a book in his right hand, and rests his head on a cushion: his lady is in a dress agreeable to the age she lived in, her hands across, and rests her head on a cushion; at the head and foot of this monument are the effigies of two sons (Edward Barkham 1st Baronet and Robert Barkham) and three daughters ([his sister] Elizabeth Barkham Lady Garrard, [his sister] Margaret Barkham (age 29) and [his sister] Jane Barkham (age 38) Note. one daughter [his sister] Susan Barkham had predeceased her father) all kneeling on cushions. To this monument is a wall-piece of the same materials, on the summit of which is this shield, argent, three pallets gules over all a chevron or, Barkham; and under it this motto, diligentia, fortunæmater (fortune, prosper through diligence, care, economy); on each side of this, is a figure; that on the right hand representing Victory, with a laurel crown in her right hand, and on the pedestal that supports her, Barkham impaling quarterly 1&4, arg. on a pale sable three crosses pattee, or, in a bordure engrailed of the 2d, Crouch; in the 2&3 arg. on a chevron sable three helmets closed, or, Scot: the figure on the left hand is, a skeleton representing death, and on the pedestal the arms of Crouch and Scott quarterly, and by these figures are two hour-glasses with wings.
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On 28th February 1639 [his son] William Barkham 3rd Baronet was born to Edward Barkham 1st Baronet (age 47) and [his wife] Francis Berney.
On 28th June 1660 [his son] Edward Barkham 2nd Baronet (age 32) and [his daughter-in-law] Frances Napier Lady Barkham (age 27) were married. She by marriage Edward Barkham 2nd Baronet.
In July 1667 [his wife] Francis Berney died. She was buried at Church of St George, South Acre [Map].
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 2nd August 1667 Edward Barkham 1st Baronet (age 75) died. He was buried at Church of St George, South Acre [Map]. His son Edward (age 39) succeeded 2nd Baronet Barkham of South Acre in Norfolk. [his daughter-in-law] Frances Napier Lady Barkham (age 34) by marriage Lady Barkham of South Acre in Norfolk.
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Edward Barkham 
GrandFather: Edward Barkham
Great x 2 Grandfather: Ralph Berney
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jane Frances Berney
Father: Edward Barkham
GrandMother: Elizabeth Rolfe
GrandFather: John Crouch
Mother: Jane Crouch