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Biography of John Dryden 2nd Baronet 1580-1658

Paternal Family Tree: Dryden

In or before 1580 [his father] Erasmus Dryden 1st Baronet (age 26) and [his mother] Frances Wilkes were married. They had 3 sons and 4 daughters.

Around 1580 John Dryden 2nd Baronet was born to Erasmus Dryden 1st Baronet (age 26) and Frances Wilkes.

On 8th October 1605 John Dryden 2nd Baronet (age 25) and Priscilla Quarles (age 17) were married.

In or before 1631 John Dryden 2nd Baronet (age 50) and Anne Parvish (age 42) were married.

Around 1631 [his wife] Anne Parvish (age 42) died.

On 22nd May 1632 [his father] Erasmus Dryden 1st Baronet (age 78) died. His son John (age 52) succeeded 2nd Baronet Dryden of Canons Ashby in Northamptonshire.

On 3rd July 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.

Around 1633 [his son] Robert Dryden 3rd Baronet was born to John Dryden 2nd Baronet (age 53) and [his wife] Honora Beville (age 23).

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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Before 11th November 1658 John Dryden 2nd Baronet (age 78) died. His son [his son] Robert (age 25) succeeded 3rd Baronet Dryden of Canons Ashby in Northamptonshire.

In 1664 [his former wife] Honora Beville (age 54) died.

[his daughter] Frances Dryden was born to John Dryden 2nd Baronet and Honora Beville.

Ancestors of John Dryden 2nd Baronet 1580-1658

John Dryden 2nd Baronet

GrandFather: William Wilkes of Hodnell, Warwickshire

Mother: Frances Wilkes