A History of Landford in Wiltshire Appendix 3 – Other families connected with the Eyres of Newhouse, Brickworth, Landford and Bramshaw The genealogical details of the various families connected with the Eyre family have been compiled from various sources using information taken from the Internet. Not all sources are 100% reliable and there are conflicting dates for births, marriages and deaths, particularly for the earlier generations. Subsequently the details given in this account may also perpetuate some of those errors. The information contained in this document is therefore for general information purposes only and whilst I have tried to ensure that the information given is correct, I cannot guaranty the accuracy or reliability of the sources used or the information contained in this document. Anyone using this website for family reasons needs to be aware of this. CONTENTS Page 2 Introduction Page 2 The Rogers of Bryanston, Dorset Page 4 The Bayntuns of Bromham, Wiltshire Page 13 The Alderseys of Aldersey and Spurstow, Cheshire Page 16 The Lucys of Charlcote, Warwickshire Page 20 The Tropenell family of Great Chalfield, Wiltshire Page 22 The Nortons of Rotherfield, East Tisted, Hants Page 28 The Ryves of Ranston, Dorset Page 32 The Wyndhams of Kentsford, Somerset and Felbrigg, Norfolk Page 41 The Briscoe and Hulse family connections Page 44 The Richards of Penryn, Cornwall John Martin (Jan 2019) Page 1 of 45 A History of Landford in Wiltshire Appendix 3 – Other families connected with the Eyres of Newhouse, Brickworth, Landford and Bramshaw Introduction Whilst researching the historical background regarding the development of Landford and the ownership of the larger estates, it soon became apparent that members of the Eyre family played an important role in the social and political life of this part of Wiltshire. Having delved into the history of the Eyre family (see Appendix 2), it created an interest in the families with whom they intermarried. Consequently the purpose of this document is to provide further details of those family connections. The Rogers of Bryanston, Dorset In 1567 Thomas Eyre (1535-1628) married Elizabeth Rogers (1549-1612), daughter of John Rogers (1523- bef 1565) of Poole, Dorset and step-daughter of Giles Escourt. Thomas was the forefather of several branches of the Eyre family settled in southeast Wiltshire and also Ireland. The Rogers ancestors are as follows. John FitzRoger (formerly Rogers) (1335-1386) Of Bryanston, Dorset. Died 24 Apr 1386, London. m. Elizabeth (1321-1385), dau Simon de Furneaux and Alice Umfraville s. John FitzRogers (c1386-1441) (See below) [Elizabeth was formerly m.1366, to John Blount (c1300-bef 1385) and had a dau Margaret] Sir John Fitzrogers (formerly Rogers) (c1386-1441) Son of John FitzRoger (Rogers) and Elizabeth Furneaux. Died 4 Oct 1441, Bryanston NB. There appears to be no documentary evidence that he married Agnes Mordaunt. m. 1406, Agnes (b. 1390- 6 Oct 1441)), dau Eustace Mordaunt and Alice Danno s. Thomas (1408-1471) m. Avice Amy Stourton (1420-1435) s. Thomas John Rogers (1435-1489) m. 1454, Cecilia Bessils (1440-1483) s. William m. 1483, Catherine Courtenay (1438-1515), wid William Huddesfield s. George d. Elizabeth s. Nicholas s. John (1425-1450) (See below) John Rogers (1425-1450) Of Bryanston, Dorset. Son of John Rogers and Agnes Mordaunt. He died 4 Aug 1450. m. c1447, Anne (d. 7 May 1498), dau Thomas Echingham and Margaret Knyvett s. Henry (c1448-c1507) (See below) [Anne secondly married John, Lord Audley (d. 1490). She died 7 May 1498 leaving property to son Henry including the manors of Bryanston and Sutton Waldron, a burgate in Bridport and the advowsons of St Mary Bridport and Maiden Newton, all in Dorset. Also in Somerset, the manors and advowsons of Sparkford and Kilve and in Hampshire the manor and John Martin (Jan 2019) Page 2 of 45 A History of Landford in Wiltshire Appendix 3 – Other families connected with the Eyres of Newhouse, Brickworth, Landford and Bramshaw advowson of Dibden, the manor of Marsh Court near Stockbridge and in Lincolnshire the manor of Sapperton.] Sir Henry Rogers (1448-c1507) Of Bryanston, Dorset Born on 1 Mar 1448, son of John Rogers and Anne Echingham, widow of Tuchet. Became Knight of the Bath on 17 Nov 1501. m. Anne or Amy (b. c1455-aft 1488), dau William, 2 nd Baron Stourton & wife Margaret Chidioke s. John (c1470-c1540) (See below) s. Thomas (c1480) s. James (c1485-c1522) Rector of Bryanston, 18 Aug 1511 s. Richard (1488-1539) m. Joan Mauncell s. William d. Alice [Sir Henry also had an illegitimate daughter Margaret (c1475-after 1556), known as Margaret Lovell. Her mother is unknown. In 1502, Henry gave land from his Dibden property as dowry for his daughter Margaret.] Sir John Rogers (c1470-c1540) Of Bryanston, Dorset Eldest son and heir of Sir Henry Rogers and Amy (aka Anne or Avice) Stourton. Sir John Rogers was High Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset in 1522. His will was proved on 25 May 1546. m. c1500, Elizabeth (c1470- 1 Oct 1528), dau of Sir William Courtenay of Powerham, Devon. d. Margaret (b. c1506) s. John (b. c1507) (See below) d. Joan (b. c1508) s. Anthony (b. c1510-bef 1535) s. James (b. c1510-bef 1535) s. William (b. c1510-bef 1535) d. Jane (b. c1518) m. after 1528, Mary, (a widow) dau Sir William Finch of the Mote, Kent m. Dorothy, dau and heir of Sir John Field of Standon, Herts Sir John Rogers (c1507-c1565) Of Bryanston, Dorset. Died 16 Aug 1565 in Bercote, Berks Second son and heir of Sir John Rogers by his first wife Elizabeth, dau of Sir William Courtenay of Powerham, Devon. They had 16s. (11 d.v.p.) incl. Richard and Thomas, and 4da. (2 d.v.p.). He succeeded his father Feb. 1536. Knighted by 1540. He held several important offices; JP for Dorset 1528 until his death; Steward, duchy of Lancaster, Dorset 1531 until his death, hundred of Kings Somborne, Hants. by 1561; Steward, Blandford Forum, Dorset by 1565; Commissioner for musters, Dorset 1544, 1546, benevolence 1544/45, chantries, Dorset and Somerset 1548; Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset 1552-3. He was elected to parliament as MP for Dorset on four occasions; 1545, 1547, 1555, 1559. John Martin (Jan 2019) Page 3 of 45 A History of Landford in Wiltshire Appendix 3 – Other families connected with the Eyres of Newhouse, Brickworth, Landford and Bramshaw He had a large family to provide for and seems to have fallen into financial difficulties, selling or mortgaging sizeable properties. His troubles were to worsen and he was to die insolvent. Buried in the parish church at Blandford Forum. m. 27 Jan 1523, Catherine, dau Sir Richard Weston of Sutton Place, Surrey s. John (c1523-bef. 1565) See below s. Sir Richard (c1527-bef. 1605) s. Thomas (c1529-?) s. George (c1531-1617) Buried Blandford Forum s. Nicholas (c1535-?) s. Matthew (c1534-bef. 1613) s. Henry (c1539-?) s. William (c1541-?) d. Frances (c1545-1605) Buried Blandford Forum s. Strangways (c1547-?) m. c1550, Elizabeth (b. c1520), dau Sir Thomas Essex of Lamborne [Elizabeth first m. Sir Edward Darell (c1523-1549) of Littlecote s. William Darell d. Elynor Darell ] John Rogers (1523-bef 1565) Born 1523 in Poole, Dorset. Died before his father, who died in 1565. m. Elizabeth Anne (c1536-), dau William Webb and Catherine Abarough. d. Elizabeth Rogers (1549-1612) m. 1567, Thomas Eyre (1535-1628) Had 9 sons and 4 daughters s. Robert (c1550-c1601) Elizabeth Webb secondly m.1574, Giles Estcourt s. Sir Edward Estcourt (c1575-bef 1608) d. Honor d. Barbara d. Mary The Bayntuns of Bromham, Wiltshire In 1577 Sir William Eyre (1556-1629) married Anne, the daughter of Sir Edward Bayntun of Bromham. Details relating to the Bayntun family were taken from the website www.bayntun-history.com , where much more detail about the family can be obtained. However, there is some confusion and contradictory evidence regarding the exact genealogy between Nicholas Bayntun (1382-1422) and Sir Robert Bayntun (1439-1473). This website uses the family line stated in the King’s grant of the inheritance of Richard Beauchamp to his cousin John Baynton in 1511. This grant specifically says John Baynton was son of Robert, son of John, son John Martin (Jan 2019) Page 4 of 45 A History of Landford in Wiltshire Appendix 3 – Other families connected with the Eyres of Newhouse, Brickworth, Landford and Bramshaw of Joan daughter and coheir of John de la Roche. Richard Beaumont was married to Elizabeth, sister of Joan de la Roche, heiresses of their father Sir John de la Roche. The name BAYNTUN The spelling of the family surname has changed over time. Early records and documents include names such as Thomas de Benton. Variations include de Beinton, Bainton, Bainten and Benton, but the family finally settled on Bayntun in the 17 th century. This spelling has been used throughout this article to avoid confusion. Bromham House When Sir Richard Beauchamp (Lord St Amand) died in 1508 without legitimate issue, the Manor of Bromham Roches was passed to John Bayntun, his first cousin thrice removed. John Bayntun and Richard Beauchamp had common ancestors and the Roche’s blood line came down to the Bayntun family through two separate lines, the daughters and heiresses of John Roche (d. 1401). John Bayntun (1460-1516) was next heir and representative of Joan Roche who had married one of his ancestors. Prior to that, nine generations (from 1328-1508) of the Bayntun family lived at Faulston House in the parish of Bishopstone, 5 miles southwest of Salisbury. However when John Bayntun (1460-1516) inherited the Bromham estates ( Comment – halfway between Devizes and Chippenham), the family then moved to Bromham Hall.