Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris 1501-1547

Paternal Family Tree: Bulkeley

In 1501 Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris was born to Rowland Bulkeley [aged 40] and Alice Beconsall.

Before 1529 Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris [aged 27] and Katherine Griffith were married.

In or before 1533 [his son] Richard Bulkeley and [his daughter-in-law] Margaret Savage [aged 10] were married. They were fifth cousin once removed.

In 1534 Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris [aged 33] was appointed Chamberlain of North Wales.

Around 1534 Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris [aged 33] was knighted.

Arrest of Anne Boleyn

Letters and Papers. 2nd May 1536. R. O. 785. Roland Bulkeley to Sir Ric. Bulkeley [aged 35], Chamberlain of North Wales.

Commendations to Sir Richard (his brother) and his lady. The Queen [aged 35] is in the Tower, with the Earl of Wiltshire, Lord Rochford [aged 33]¹, Mr. Norres [aged 54], one master Markes [aged 24], one of the King's privy chamber, and sundry ladies. The cause is high treason, that is to say, "that maister Norres shulde have a do wythe the Queyne, and Markes and the other acsesari to the sayme. The arre lyke to suffyre, all ther morre is the pitte."

Begs him to come to the King as soon as he can, for he can do more than 20 in his absence, and to make haste, and be there before any word be of their death. "When it is ones knone that ye shall dede all wylbe to latte." Asks him to keep this letter close. Grays Inn, 2 May.

Hol., p. 1. Add. Endd.

Note. A mistake? George, Viscount Rochford, brother of Anne Boleyn, children of Thomas Bolyen, Earl of Wiltshire, was in the Tower.

In 1537 [his father] Rowland Bulkeley [aged 76] died.

Before 26th January 1547 [his wife] Katherine Griffith died.

On 26th January 1547 Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris [aged 46] died. He was buried at Beaumaris, Anglesey.

[his son] John Bulkeley was born to Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris and Katherine Griffith.

Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans

Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.

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[his son] Thomas Bulkeley was born to Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris and Katherine Griffith.

[his daughter] Sian Bulkeley was born to Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris and Katherine Griffith. She married 1551 Maurice Wynn and had issue.

[his son] Ellen Bulkeley was born to Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris and Katherine Griffith.

[his son] Richard Bulkeley was born to Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris and Katherine Griffith. He married (1) in or before 1533 his fifth cousin once removed Margaret Savage and had issue (2) before 1572 Agnes Needham and had issue.

[his son] Jane Bulkeley was born to Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris and Katherine Griffith.

[his father] Rowland Bulkeley and [his mother] Alice Beconsall were married.

[his son] Rowland Bulkeley was born to Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris and Katherine Griffith.