Biography of William Larkin 1582-1619

Around 1582 William Larkin was born.

On 07 Jul 1606 William Larkin (age 24) became a freeman of the Worshipful Company of Stainers.

On 07 Jul 1606 William Larkin (age 24) became a Freeman of Worshipful Company of Stainers under the patronage of Arabella Stewart (age 31) and Edward Seymour 1st Earl Hertford (age 67).

Around 1610 William Larkin (age 28); possibly a follower. Portrait of Mary Radclyffe Lady Gell (age 5).

Mary Radclyffe Lady Gell: Around 1605 she was born to John Radclyffe of Ordsall (age 23). On 20 Jun 1622 John Stanhope (age 32) and Mary Radclyffe Lady Gell (age 17) were married in Castle Donington, Leicestershire. In Dec 1647 John Gell 1st Baronet (age 54) and Mary Radclyffe Lady Gell (age 42) were married. She by marriage Lady Gell of Hopton in Derbyshire. Around Apr 1653 Mary Radclyffe Lady Gell (age 48) died.

Around 1613 William Larkin (age 31). Portrait of Richard Sackville 3rd Earl Dorset (age 23).

In 1613 William Larkin (age 31). Portrait of Edward Sackville 4th Earl Dorset (age 22).

Around 1615 William Larkin (age 33). Portrait of Frances Howard Countess Essex and Somerset (age 24).

Around 1615 William Larkin (age 33). Portrait of Grey Brydges 5th Baron Chandos (age 35).

Grey Brydges 5th Baron Chandos: Around 1580 he was born to William Brydges 4th Baron Chandos (age 28) and Mary Hopton Baroness Chandos. In 1602 William Brydges 4th Baron Chandos (age 50) died. His son Grey Brydges 5th Baron Chandos (age 22) succeeded 5th Baron Chandos of Sudeley. Anne Stanley Countess Castlehaven (age 21) by marriage Baroness Chandos of Sudeley. On 28 Feb 1607 Grey Brydges 5th Baron Chandos (age 27) and Anne Stanley Countess Castlehaven (age 26) were married. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland 1457-1509. She the daughter of Ferdinando Stanley 5th Earl of Derby and Alice Spencer Countess Derby (age 57). On 10 Aug 1621 Grey Brydges 5th Baron Chandos (age 41) died. His son George Brydges 6th Baron Chandos (age 1) succeeded 6th Baron Chandos of Sudeley.

Around 1615 William Larkin (age 33). Portrait of Diana Cecil Countess of Oxford and Elgin (age 19).

Diana Cecil Countess of Oxford and Elgin: Around 1596 she was born to William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 30) and Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 17). On 01 Jan 1624 Henry de Vere 18th Earl of Oxford (age 30) and Diana Cecil Countess of Oxford and Elgin (age 28) were married. She by marriage Countess Oxford. She the daughter of William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 58) and Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 45). He the son of Edward de Vere 17th Earl of Oxford and Elizabeth Trentham Maid of Honour Countess of Oxford. On 12 Nov 1629 Thomas Bruce 1st Earl Elgin (age 30) and Diana Cecil Countess of Oxford and Elgin (age 33) were married. She the daughter of William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 63) and Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 51). On 26 Feb 1658 Diana Cecil Countess of Oxford and Elgin (age 62) died. On 21 Jun 1663 Thomas Bruce 1st Earl Elgin (age 64) was created 1st Earl Elgin. She by marriage Countess Elgin.

Around 1615 William Larkin (age 33). Portrait of Lucy Harrington Countess Bedford (age 35).

Around 1615 William Larkin (age 33). Portrait of Philip Herbert 4th Earl Pembroke 1st Earl Montgomery (age 30).

Around 1616 William Larkin (age 34). Portrait of Anne Clifford Countess Dorset and Pembroke (age 25).

Around 1616 William Larkin (age 34). Portrait of Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne (age 24).

Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne: Around 1592 she was born to William Bassett (age 40) at Blore, Staffordshire. After 1610 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (age 17) and Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne (age 18) were married. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward IV of England 1442-1483. Before 1616 Henry Howard (age 24) and Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne (age 23) were married. He the son of Thomas Howard 1st Earl Suffolk (age 54) and Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk (age 51). On 07 Mar 1628 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (age 35) was created 1st Earl Newcastle upon Tyne. Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne (age 36) by marriage Countess Newcastle upon Tyne. On 17 Apr 1643 Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne (age 51) died at Bolsover, Derbyshire.

Around 1616 William Larkin (age 34). Portrait of Elizabeth Tanfield Duchess Bridgewater (age 31).

Elizabeth Tanfield Duchess Bridgewater: In 1585 she was born to Lawrence Tanfield (age 34). In 1602 Henry Carey 1st Viscount Falkland (age 27) and Elizabeth Tanfield Duchess Bridgewater (age 17) were married. In 1620 Henry Carey 1st Viscount Falkland (age 45) was created 1st Viscount Falkland. Elizabeth Tanfield Duchess Bridgewater (age 35) by marriage Viscountess Falkland. In 1639 Elizabeth Tanfield Duchess Bridgewater (age 54) died.

In 1616 William Larkin (age 34). Portrait of Mary Curzon Countess Dorset (age 26).

Mary Curzon Countess Dorset: In 1590 she was born to George Curzon. In 1612 Edward Sackville 4th Earl Dorset (age 21) and Mary Curzon Countess Dorset (age 22) were married. He the son of Robert Sackville 2nd Earl Dorset 1561-1609 and Margaret Howard. On 28 Mar 1624 Richard Sackville 3rd Earl Dorset (age 35) died at Dorset House. He was buried in the Sackville Chapel St Michael's Church Withyham East Sussex. His brother Edward Sackville 4th Earl Dorset (age 33) succeeded 4th Earl Dorset, 4th Baron Buckhurst. Mary Curzon Countess Dorset (age 34) by marriage Countess Dorset. On 16 May 1645 Mary Curzon Countess Dorset (age 55) died.

Around 1616 William Larkin (age 34). Portrait of Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk (age 52).

Around 1616 William Larkin (age 34). Portrait of Isabella Rich (age 23).

Isabella Rich: John Smythe and she were married. She the daughter of Robert Rich 1st Earl Warwick and Penelope Devereux Countess Devonshire. Around 1593 she was born to Robert Rich 1st Earl Warwick (age 33) and Penelope Devereux Countess Devonshire (age 29).

Around 1616 William Larkin (age 34). Portrait of Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 37).

Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter: On 04 Jan 1578 she was born to William Drury (age 27) and Elizabeth Stafford (age 32). After 1591 William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 25) and Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 12) were married. They were third cousin once removed.. He the son of Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 48) and Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 43). On 08 Feb 1623 Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 80) died. He was buried at Chapel of St John the Baptist, Westminster Abbey. His son William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 57) succeeded 2nd Earl Exeter, 3rd Baron Burghley. Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 45) by marriage Countess Exeter. On 26 Feb 1658 Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 80) died.

In 1616 William Larkin (age 34). Portrait of George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham (age 23) wearing his Garter Robes and Leg Garter.

Before 1619 William Larkin (age 37). Portrait of Thomas Lucy of Charlecote Park (age 23).

Thomas Lucy of Charlecote Park: In 1595 he was born to Thomas Lucy of Charlecote (age 43). In or before 1622 Thomas Lucy of Charlecote Park (age 27) and Alice Spencer (age 21) were married. In Dec 1640 Thomas Lucy of Charlecote Park (age 45) died.

Between 10 Apr 1619 and 14 May 1619 William Larkin (age 37) died. The earlier date being when his will was witnessed, the latter date when it was proved.