Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet 1634-1705

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In or before 1634 [his father] Peter "The Post" Killigrew of Arwenack in Cornwall [aged 40] and [his mother] Mary Lucas [aged 33] were married.

Around 1634 Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet was born to Peter "The Post" Killigrew of Arwenack in Cornwall [aged 41] and Mary Lucas [aged 34].

Before 1648 [his mother] Mary Lucas [aged 47] died.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 9th 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 [his father] Sir Peter Killigrew [aged 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 [aged 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 [aged 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, 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 [aged 29] cause. His son Peter [aged 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, Dame Bridget [aged 56], was mother of the maids.

Before 12th June 1660 Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet [aged 26] was elected MP Camelford. The election was declared void on 12 Jun 1660.

In or before 1664 Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet [aged 29] and Frances Twysden [aged 23] were married.

In 1664 [his son] George Killigrew was born to Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet [aged 30] and [his wife] Frances Twysden [aged 23].

In 1665 [his uncle] William Killigrew 1st Baronet died. His nephew Peter [aged 31] succeeded 2nd Baronet Killigrew of Arwennick in Cornwall.

In 1668 [his father] Peter "The Post" Killigrew of Arwenack in Cornwall [aged 75] died.

The History of William Marshal, Earl of Chepstow and Pembroke, Regent of England. Book 1 of 2, Lines 1-10152.

The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.

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In 1673 John Tregagle of Trevorder and Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet [aged 39] were appointed Joint Receivers General of the Duchy of Cornwall for life.

On 20th March 1688 [his son] George Killigrew [aged 24] was killed in a duel or a tavern brawl.

On 8th January 1705 Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet [aged 71] died. Baronet Killigrew of Arwennick in Cornwall extinct.

In April 1711 [his former wife] Frances Twysden [aged 70] died.

Royal Ancestors of Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet 1634-1705

Kings Wessex: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 16 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings Godwinson: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Harold II of England

Kings England: Great x 5 Grand Son of King Edward IV of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King David I of Scotland

Kings France: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Kings Spain: Great x 15 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon

Ancestors of Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet 1634-1705

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Killigrew

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Killigrew IV

Grandfather: John V Killigrew of Arwenack in Cornwall

father: Peter "The Post" Killigrew of Arwenack in Cornwall 4 x Great Grandson of King Edward IV of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Anthony Monck of Powdering

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Monke of Potheridge Devon

Great x 2 Grandfather: Anthony Monck of Potheridge Great Grandson of King Edward IV of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Arthur Plantagenet 1st Viscount Lisle son of King Edward IV of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Plantagenet Granddaughter of King Edward IV of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey Viscountess Lisle 6 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Monck 2 x Great Grandson of King Edward IV of England

Grandmother: Dorothy Monck 3 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward IV of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Smith

Great x 2 Grandfather: George Smith of Exeter

Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Muttleberry of Jordans in Somerset

Great x 3 Grandmother: Alice Muttleberry

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Smith

Great x 3 Grandfather: James Walker of Exeter

Great x 2 Grandmother: Joan Walker

Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet 5 x Great Grandson of King Edward IV of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Lucas

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Lucas

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Lucas

Grandfather: Thomas Lucas

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Fermor

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Fermor

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Vaux of Harrowden

Great x 3 Grandfather: Nicholas Vaux 1st Baron Vaux Harrowden

Great x 2 Grandmother: Maud Vaux

mother: Mary Lucas