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PREFACE
THE following account of the Holland family is largely
drawn from materials gathered by the late Edgar
Swinton Holland Mr. Holland's collections were
the work of a lifetime, beginning with a manuscript
history, which he compiled when about twenty years of age.
Subsequent research, however, led him to see that the state-
ments and assumptions of previous workers in the same field
were not all of equal value, and he then entered upon a long
series of investigations among original sources of information,
a' labour which occupied many years and which he left incom-
plete. The Editor has taken up the thread, and acting in con-
sultation with Mr. Charles Menzies Holland and Mr. Walter
Holland, has pursued these researches somewhat further,
mainly among documents which have only recently come to
light or only recently been made accessible. Some of the
results of these investigations, together with information
supplied by Lord Knutsford, Admiral Holland, and other
members of the family, are now embodied in book form. An
appendix has been added containing transcripts of the more
important of the documents bearing on the history. The
illustrations were contributed by Mr. William Gaskell Holland,
many of them being from photc^^phs taken by himself
specially for this volume.
This publication is undertaken solely for private circulation,
and simply has for its object the gathering together in con-
venient form of information for the various members of the
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vi PREFACE
family, and does not aspire to be of interest to any one outside
their circle.
The Editors warmest thanks are due to all who have
helped in the work, especially to Mr. William Farrer of
Marton for the very generous way in which he has permitted
access to his splendid collection of Lancashire documents,
and to Mr. J, Paul Rylands for his invaluable advice and
suggestions.
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CONTENTS
CMAP. rAGK
I. HOLLAND OF UPHOLLAND i
n. HOLLAND OF DENTON 17
III. HOLLAND OF RHODES AND CHORLTON ROW . 36
IV. HOLLAND OF MOBBERLEY 44
V. HOLLAND OF KNUTSFORD 69
VI. HOLLAND OF LIVERPOOL 83
APPENDIX 93
INDEX i6s
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X LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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SWINTON C. HOLLAND AND EDWARD HOLLAND .
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CHARLES HOLLAND, AND MRS. HOLLAND
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CHAPTER I
HOLLAND OF UPHOLLAND
NO better introduction to an account of the Holland
family can be given than in the words of one of
Lancashire's greatest antiquaries.
•'There has existed no family in Lancashire,"
writes Mr. Langton,^ ** whose career has been so remarkable
as that of the Hollands. Playing an active part in the most
picturesque and chivalrous period of English history, they
figured among the founders of the Order of the Garter, allied
themselves repeatedly with the royal fsimily, and attained the
highest rank in the peerage. How great the vicissitude of
their fortune appears by what is related in the History of
Philip de Comines, who tells of Henry, Duke of Exeter,
doubly descended from the Plantagenets, and married to the
sister of King Edward IV., that he saw him run on foot, bare-
legged, after the Duke of Burgvindy's train, begging his bread
for God's sake."*
There appear to have been two distinct families in Lanca-
shire bearing the surname of Holland from an early period. The
* Chetham Society's Publications, vol xxxvii. p. 146.
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Hollands of Down-Holland, who never rose to any important
position in the county, and the Hollands of Up-HoUand, with
whose descendants we have to deal in the following pages.
There is no evidence of any blood relation between the two
families, and the strong probability is that they were not in any
way connected.
The township of UphoUand* is in the Hundred of West
Derby, and is bounded on the north-west by Dalton and Skel-
mersdale, on the south-west by BickerstafTe and Rainford, and
on the south-east by Billinge, on the east by Orrell, and on
the north-east by Shevington and Wrightington. It is in the
parish of Wigan, from which town it is about four and a
half miles distant in a westerly direction. UphoUand formerly
ranked among the market-towns of Lancashire.
The manor is mentioned in Domesday Book as " Hoiland," *
and was in the possession of one Steinulf in the time of Edward
the Confessor. The land was assessed at two carucates, and
we are to^d that it was worth sixty-four pence, though what
this ** value " represents it is difficult to say.
The descendants of the English owner do not appear to
have remained in possession of this manor during the twelfth
century, as we find Upholland and Melling grouped together
as one estate in the Inquisitio Comitatus Lancastrue, made in
1 212.' At the same time it is possible, since Melling arid
^ It is hardly necessary, perhaps, to point out that the £Eunily took its name from
the place, and not the place from the family. According to Canon Isaac Taylor
("Words and Places," 4th edition, p. 55), the word Holland is from the Norse ollant^
meaning marshy land. A more probable explanation, however, is Mr. Harrison's,
who in "Liverpool District Place- Names'* (p. 67) derives it from the Anglo-Saxon
hoU'landy or woodland.
* In Derbei Hundret. Steinulf tenebat Hoiland Ibi ij carucata^ terras.
Valebat Ixiiij denarios. — Domesday Book^ fol. 269*>.
* Vid€ infray p. 3.
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UphoIIand were still held ''in thanage'* in 12 12, that the
Melling family were descendants of Steinulf and the Hollands
a younger branch.^
The earliest mention of an undoubted member of the house
of Holland occurs in a Final Concord made at the Lancaster
Assizes, dated 5th November 1202.* In this, Uhtred de
Chyrche, who seems to have had some claim or right in the
manor of UphoIIand, in consideration of the sum of six marks
of silver, releases his right in fourteen oxgangs of land in
UphoIIand in favour of Matthew de Holland (I).
Fourteen oxgangs' of land meant about 210 acres of arable
land, and the possession of this arable land carried with it
certain rights to pasturage and meadowing, so that the release
referred to represents the transfer of a considerable parcel of
land, subject, of course, to the fulfilment of certain specified
services to the overlord, which were done instead of a payment
of rent in money.
Matthew de Holland we find still living in 121 2, when, in
the InqwisUio Comitatus Lancastrian^ we are told that '' Henry
de Melling holds four teamlands of the King in thanage and
pays twenty-two shillings, of which Matthew and Alan (de
1 Mr. Fairer, to whom I am indebted for this suggestion, also writes that it is
possible that ** Matthew and Alan [de Holland] of iao2 were the respective eldest
sons of two daughters who were co-heirs of UphoUand, and that Alan was no other
than Alan de Lydiate, afterwards called Alan de Halsall, son of Sim<»i, son of
Steinulf; the Utter name, curiously enough, being the same as that of the pre-Con-
quest thane who held UphoUand. Perhaps Ughred de Chirche was the son and
heir of a third co-heir. This would explain the releases effected by fines in 1202
and 1224.
* Lancashire Final Concords (Rec Soc, vol xxxix.), p. 14*
' Mr. Farrer suggesu that the fourteen oxgangs represented the manor, less two
oxgangs held in dower by the widow of some previous lord, sixteen oxgangs being
equal to two carucates, the Domesday assessment
^ Tesu de Nevill, iL f. 812.
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Hplland) hold two teamlands in fee-farm for twelve shillings."
A teamland was about 120 acres of arable. That this refers
to Upholland is confirmed by an entry in the Pipe Roll of
IT Henry III. under Lancashire, "De Henrico de Melling de
]»einagio in Melling et Up-HoUand i" ij*."
Some years later than this a claim to two teamlands in
Upholland was released by Simon de Halsall in consideration
of five marks of silver paid to him by Robert de Holland
(II). This was confirmed by a fine levied at Westminster
29th October 1224.*
Thus between the dates 1212 and 1224 Matthew must
have died and been succeeded by Robert, in all probability
his son and heir; for though the relationship between these
two does not appear on record, still, as Robert de Holland
held the manor of Upholland in the latter year, he clearly
held it by inheritance, and was therefore almost certainly
Matthew's son and heir.
With Robert we emerge more into the light of day, and
a good deal of information and fuller details are forthcoming.
In 1 24 1 Robert de Holland and his son Thurstan were taken
and lodged in the King's prison upon the charge of having
set fire to one of the houses of a certain John Mansell in
Wigan.* The Sheriff was directed, however, to release them
if they would find good and sure pledges that they would
appear before the King to reply to the charge.
Thurstan did not appear on the day appointed (7th June),
**but Robert came and defended his whole action, and put
himself for good or evil upon the country, to wit, upon twelve
1 Lancashire Final Concords, p. 47.
' Curia Regis Roll (Trinity Term 1241), Na 121, m.26</, ^$d, and 32.
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knights above suspicion and upon four vills of the neighbour-
hood of Wigan." A day was given him upon the advent of
the Justices to those parts, and the Sheriff was directed in
the meantime to let him have peace, and in no wise to trouble
him or permit him to be troubled. Thurstan appeared before
the Justices on the 23rd July, and because no one sued against
him, he was questioned as to how he would acquit himself
concerning the fire if any one would speak against him,
whereupon he too ''put himself for good or evil upon twelve
knights and four vills of the neighbourhood." A day was
given him at the advent of the Justices to those parts. As
no subsequent proceedings, however, appear to have been
recorded, it is possible that the affair did not go any further.
From the fact that the son, Thurstan, was of man s estate
at this time, it is clear that Robert must have been at least
forty years of age, so that we get some idea of the period
covered by his life.
Robert de Holland probably died about this time, as his
son Thurstan represented the family on the important in-
quiry held in 1242-43 to ascertain the knight's fees in the
Hundred of West Derby chargeable to the Gascon Scutage.
The name of Robert's wife is not known, but he had a
large family, among whom were Thurstan, his son and heir,
already mentioned, Adam, frcmi whom sprang the Hollands
of Euxton, Richard, from whom descended the Hollands of
Sutton, Matthew, Robert, and Roger.^
Under Thurstan dr Holland (HI) the family seems to
have prospered, and on all hands we find Hollands acquir-
ing estates and holding important offices. As has just been
^ Assize Rolls, 404, Lane (30-51 Hen. IILX m. ^ Plea Rolls.
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stated, Thurstan's brother Adam founded the family of
Holland of Euxton by a marriage with a Bussel heiress, and
his brother Richard became the progenitor of the Hollands
of Sutton, a family some of whose members, in later times,
distinguished themselves by their devoted allegiance to the
old faith at the time of the Reformation, and it is believed
even gave several of its sons to the Society of Jesus.
Thurstan is said to have married, first, the daughter of
Adam de Kellet of Nether Kellet, whose grandson, Orm de
Kellet, by a fine levied at York on the i8th December 1299,
conveyed the manor of Nether Kellet to Thomas Banastre
of Broughton, in consideration of ;^ 100 sterling.^ Orm died
without issue after 1299, and so eventually the lordship of
the manor and the bailliwick of the Wapentake of Lonsdale
and of Fumess and Cartmel descended to the heirs of
Thurstan de Holland by his said wife. By this wife he
had five sons, Sir Robert de Holland, his eldest son and
heir; William, afterwards of Sharpies; Richard, who held
lands in Hale (20 Edward I.); Roger and Adam.*
He married, secondly, Juliana, a daughter of John Gelli-
brand, and had four other sons, Thurstan, Adam, Elias, and
Simon. To this last he gave lands in Pemberton, Wigan, and
Golboume.'
He is said to have married, thirdly, a daughter of Henry
de Hale, an illegitimate son of Richard de Meath, Lord of
Hale. The evidence of this is not very satisfactory, however,
though it is rather quaint Among the Hale charters in the
* Lancashire Final Concords, p. 186.
< Plea Rolls, 47 smA 53 Hen. IIL
* A grant of a portion of this land occurs, under date 1293, ^n the ''Crosse
Charters,** p. 5, edited by R. D. Raddifie, £sq., M.A., F.S.A.
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possession of Mr. Ireland-Blackburne of Hale Hall is a very
interesting charter roll, evidendy drawn up early in the fifteenth
century, and among the documents there copied is a curious
Norman- French petition to the King from the "loyal tenants
of Hale," which states that from Richard de Meath, the original
grantee of the manor from the King, it descended to Henry
de Hale, his son and heir, who held it until his death, and
as he lay dying came one Thurstan de Holland, who had
marrisd the daughter of the said Henry ^ and as he lay at the
point of death {came il Umnguist a la mart), his memory lost,
the said Thurstan took the said Henry's seal, which he had
round his neck, and made use of the seal to issue charters
granting the said manor (of Hale) to himself, the said Thurstan,
and Robert his son.
There is reason to believe, however, that this picturesque
account is without foundation, and that Thurstan obtained
his interest in the manor of Hale by the more prosaic medium
of purchase.
Thurstan, who, as we have already seen, was of man's estate
in 1 24 1, and who was probably bom about 12 10, lived to a
good age, and witnessed a deed as bailiff of Makerfield in
1386.^ He must have died shordy after this date; he was
certainly dead in 1293. In witnessing a charter to Stanlaw
Abbey in 1272 he is described as Sir Thurstan de Holland
Of Thurstan's sons, his eldest, Sir Robert de Holland,
seems to have been most famous; but from a younger son,
William, with whom we will deal in the next chapter, sprang
^ ** Crosse Charters," p. 5. The date of this charter is fixed by the names of two
witnesses, Sir Robert de Holland, who was knighted in 1382, and Sir Robert de
Lathom, ^ Sheriff of Lancashire," who held this ofiice in 1286. It is conceivable,
however, that this may be another Thorrtan, possibly a son by Juliana Gellibrand.
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the family of Denton, with which this book is more imme-
diately concerned Sir Robert's descendants, however, fill
such a large place in English history that it is perhaps well
to mention them, though somewhat briefly.
Sir Robert married Elizabeth, daughter and co-heir of
Sir William de Salmesbury, lord of Salmesbury, and of the
moiety of the manor of Harwood, near Bolton. Sir Robert
was seised of a sixth part of Harwood in right of his wife in
1292 and 1302. He enjoyed the lordship of the manor of
Hale and Orrel, and lands in many other townships. He
was knighted in 1282, and probably died between 1302 and
1305. He had at least three sons, Robert, Adam, and
William, and one daughter, Avena, who married Adam Austyn
of Ireland (de Hibernia), who is better known as Adam
Ireland, the first of the house of Hale.
Sir Robert de Holland, eldest son of the just mentioned
Sir Robert, was summoned to Parliament as first Baron
Holland. He was a striking character, and one who has left
a mark in English history, and consequently deserves more
than a passing mention.
According to Beamont,^ Sir Robert was present at a cer-
tain famous tourney held in 1307 at Stepney, where his arms
are mentioned as azure, semi of fleur-de-lys, a lion rampant
gardant argent. In 1310-11 he had licence from the King
to embatde his house at Holland, and also his house at
Melbourne in Derbyshire. From 1307 to 131 1, and also
in 131 2 and 1320, he filled the office of Justice at Chester,
an important position at this time. In 1308 he assisted in
raising troops, probably to serve under Gaveston in the Irish
* *' History of Halton Castle," p. 37.
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war, and in 131 1 he was appointed governor of Beeston
Castle, an office of much responsibility and honour.* In 1315
he became Governor of Liverpool Castle.*
It may not be out of place at this point to recall
what was then passing in the general history of England.
Edward II., who came to the throne in 1307, perhaps one
of the worst and most unscrupulous of kings, had early in
his reign alienated the major portion of the Baronage of
England by the wretched favourites with whom he sur-
rounded himself, chief among them being Piers Gaveston,
whom Edward made Earl of Cornwall. " Gay, genial, thrift-
less," says Green,* "Gaveston showed in his first acts the
quickness and audacity of the Southern Gaul ; the older
ministers were dismissed, all claims of precedence or inheri-
tance set aside in the distribution of offices at the coronation,
while taunts and defiances goaded the proud Baronage to
fury."
After a few months, however, Gaveston was banished from
the realm at the instance of the Barons, who, under Thomas,
Earl of Lancaster, adopted a bold policy. When in 13 10
Edward recalled Gaveston, Lancaster withdrew from the
royal Coimcil, and a Parliament which met in the same year
resolved that the affairs of the nation should be intrusted
to a body of twenty-one "Ordainers." The Barons carried
the day, and Gaveston was again banished, only to be re-
called, however, a few months later. The strife between
King and Barons again broke out, and it was not until Gaves-
ton was beheaded by the <Hxler of the Earl of Lancaster, at
^ AblM-ev. Rot Orig^ p. 187. * Picton's Liverpool Records, voL i. p. 9.
* *« History of the English People,^* p. 308.
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whose feet he flung himself praying for pity, that the triumph
of the Baronage was complete. A feigned submission of the
conquerors completed the King's humiliation, and the Barons
knelt before Edward in Westminster Hall to receive a par-
don that seemed a death-blow to the royal power.
In this pardon was included Sir Robert de Holland, for
having ''adhered to the cause of the King's rebellious kins-
man, Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, abetted him in his murder
of Gaveston, and taken part in the disturbance which it
created." About this time, or shortly afterwards. Sir Robert
became secretary to the Earl of Lancaster, and so was drawn
more closely into connection with his patron.
In the years that followed the fall of Gaveston, England
was the scene of great unrest and distress. Famine sue*
ceeded famine, and the utter absence of organised rule told
terribly on the suffering people, while disgrace to English
arms at Bannockburn and elsewhere completed the national
degradation.
Edward could not be long without his favourites, and the
fall of Gaveston only made way for the Despensers. Their
rise was sufficiently rapid to excite general jealousy, and
the Earl of Lancaster found little difficulty in extorting by
force of arms the exile of the younger Hugh from the king-
dom. But the tide of popular sympathy turned in the royal
favour on account of an insult offered to the Queen, and the
surprising energy shown by Edward in avenging it brought
fresh sui^rt to his cause. He now felt himself strong
enough to recall Hugh le Despenser, and when the Earl
called the Barons together in 132 1, and in the February of
1322 broke out in open rebellion, Edward was a match for
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him. The rival armies met near Burton, where they faced
each other across the Trent Burton Bridge was left in
charge of a portion of the troops, with whom Sir Robert
Holland and his men remained, but the battle did not fall
to them, as the King, making a feint of attacking them,
nlarched the bulk of his forces to a ford some miles away,
crossed the river unopposed, and swept down on the Earl's
flank, compelling him to retire to his castle of Tutbury.
" To sally out," says Beamont, " in face of the King's large
army and march through Staffordshire was impossible ; but
fortunately night and darkness came to the Earl's relief, and
gave him a respite, which enabled him to consider what was
the best course he could take. The river Dove, where there
was neither a ford nor a bridge, was in his rear, so that there
was danger both before and behind ; but to attempt to cross
the Dove, which the enemy had left unguarded, seemed the
only alternative. Summoning, therefore, to his side his cofferer,
Henry de Leycester, and committing to his care the army
chest, they quitted the casde under the shadow of darkness
by a postern and reached the Dove, The river was in flood,
which had perhaps caused the enemy to watch it less closely,
and the Earl succeeded in reaching the other side in safety ;
but the cofferer was not so fortunate, for some panic having
seized the guards who bore the money-chest, they let it fall
into the stream, where it sank and was lost, while they were
glad to escape even with their lives. The chest contained more
than 100,000 silver pieces of money ; and Time, the revealer
of secrets, in the month of June 1831, as some men were
widening and deepening the Dove, brought the chest and its
contents frcnn their watery grave, after they had reposed in
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it for more than five hundred years. On the loth March
I322» King Edward took possession of the Earl's vacated
castle, but he could not loiter there, and so he immediately
pushed on after his rebellious kinsman. The Earl went first
to Pontefract, and thence, after a council of war, it was deter-
mined, owing to the recent defeat and losses, and the non-
arrival of Sir Robert de Holland with two forces whom the
Earl had ordered him to raise in Lancashire, to retire to
Dunstanborough. At Boroughbridge, as he was on his way
thither, and just as he had been met and repulsed by Sir
Andrew de Harclay, the King came up with him, and on the
1 6th March the Earl, who had now been joined by Sir
Robert de Holland, capitulated to Sir Andrew, and the next
day the King himself received the surrender of the EarVs
great ally, Sir Robert de Holland, and of Sir John and
Sir Richard de Holland, Sir Robert's kinsmen, who had
followed the Earl's fortunes until his star had set From
Boroughbridge the progress to the scaffold was short. The
Earl, a man who was said to be bustling without vigour
and Intriguing without abilities, was taken to Pontefract to
a tower opposite the Black Friars, and there, on a hill outside
the town, on the 22nd March 1322, after a trial which was
not likely to be impartial, he received short shrift and was
beheaded, while some of his adherents. Sir William Touchet,
Sir William Fitz William, Sir Waryne Lisle, Sir Henry Brad-
burne. Sir William Cherry, and John Page, Esq., were hanged
about the same time ; but Sir Robert de Holland and his
two kinsmen experienced the King's clemency, and, though
their estates were forfeited, their lives were spared.
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Robert, were at Boroughbridge, and their arms appear on
the roll of the battle* They surrendered with Sir Robert
de Holland, and in 16 Edward H. they were released on
giving sureties for their good behaviour. Sir Robert de
Holland was attainted, and Oliver de Ingham was commanded
to seise into the King's hands all his Cheshire lands as an
adherent of Thomas of Lancaster and the King's enemy.^ All
his estates being confiscated, they were taken into the King's
hands, where they remained during the rest of his life. He
himself was first sent prisoner to Dover Castle, from which
he was transferred to York, and from thence he was ultimately
liberated on giving security for his future good behaviour.
Six years later, in October 1328, Sir Robert de Holland
was seized by a body of men in a wood near Henley when
on his way to Windsor. This force is said to have been
led by Sir Thomas Wither, an adherent of Henry, Earl of
Lancaster, who overpowered Sir Robert's followers and mur-
dered their master. His head, we are told, was sent to the
Earl of Lancaster, then at Waltham Cross, while his body
was sent to Preston in Lancashire and buried there in the
Church of the Grey Friars.
In 1307 Sir Robert endowed a church or collegiate chapel,
dedicated to St Thomas the Martyr at Upholland, consist-
ing of a dean and twelve secular priests ; but the loneliness *
of the spot [Mt>ved too great and the canons separated. The
founder then resolved on another course, and determined
to secure the permanence of his work by obtaining a colony
' Abbrev. Rot Grig., 265-295.
* ** Notes on the Andent Religious Honses of Lancashire," by Dom. Gilbert Dolan,
Tnms. Hist Soc L. and C, vol. xliiL-iv. p. 229.
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of Benedictine monks to fill the vacant places left by the
canons. The site, too, was recognised as being fitter for
regulars than for seculars, and after various negotiations, and
with the approval of the Bishop of Lichfield, the place was
handed over to the monks. Before the invasion of the
collieries, Upholland must have been a beautiful spot, and
well adapted as a retreat from the world.
There, on a hill-side overlooking a wide expanse of
wood and water, was founded the Priory of St. Thomas of
Canterbury, the latest in date of foundation of any monastery
of Black Monks in England. Unfortunately we have little
to guide us as to the early history of the house, but as Sir
Robert de Holland's petition to the Bishop of Lichfield was
drawn up at Pontefract (February 2, 13 18), and the first Prior
was one Thomas of Doncaster from the Priory of St. John
at Pontefract, it is not improbable that the colony came from
this or some other religious house in Yorkshire. The churches
of Child wall in Lancashire and Wightwick in Leicestershire were
impropriated to the new foundation. The Priory was further
enriched by grants of land in Holland, Orrell, and elsewhere.
The existing remsdns of the priory ^ consist of a high wall
of yellow sandstone, partially covered with ivy, through which
are discernible five windows. Portions of wall still exist
on the north and south, while near a house that has been
built on the eastern outline of the site are mutilated parts of
arches and columns. The parish church of Upholland, dedi-
cated to St Thomas k Becket the martyr, was the church
of the priory. This was transferred at the time of the
dissolution of the monastic houses to the inhabitants of
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Upholland, Orrell, Billinge, Higher End, Winstanley, and
Dalton, and was the parochial chapel of these townships
until 1882, when, by an Order of Council, it was constituted
a separate parish.
It is said to be the finest ecclesiastical building in the
old parish of Wigan, and was originally planned on a mag-
nificent scale, but a portion only of the nave, including the
western tower, was completed. It consists of a tower, nave,
side aisles, and chancel. The tower, which is strong but
low, is said to have replaced the two original ones, itself
occupying the intervening portion of the western front This,
however, is extremely doubtful ; it appears rather that the
original intention had been to build a cruciform church with
a central tower, and that the present nave was intended for
the chancel, and that when this scheme could not be completed,
the tower as it now stands was added, possibly as a temporary
structure. It is lighted by three windows, that are said to
have been removed from the clerestory which formerly lighted
the nave. The three windows on the south side are large
pointed ones, the tracery of which is modem. The great
glory of the structure was its noble east window, which fell
in 184a One of the windows contains mediaeval glass, irregu-
larly jumbled together ; here and there shields, none, however,
referring to the Hollands; and in one pane the mitre of an
abbot The effect of the arcading of the nave is very im-
posing, the whole structure being an interesting example of
unmixed Decorated work. The church was restored in 1882.
Sir Robert had married, at some date prior to 131 1,
Matilda, daughter and co-heir of Alan de la Zouche of
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Ashby, in the county of Leicester, and by her had at least
four sons — Sir Robert, who succeeded his father; Thomas,
who afterwards became Earl of Kent; Otho, one of the
earliest knights of the Order of the Garter; and Alan, who
died young.
Thomas married Joan, the famous "Fair Maid of Kent,"
daughter of Edmund Plantagenet, Earl of Kent, and who
eventually became the wife of Edward the Black Prince. The
second son of this union became Earl of Huntington and
Duke of Exeter, and married Elizabeth, daughter of John of
Gaunt and sister of King Henry IV., while the eldest son,
who was Earl of Kent and Baron Woodstock, became father
of the third Earl of Kent, who eventually attained to the
highest rank as Duke of Surrey, and was beheaded at Ciren-
cester in 1400 for attempting to restore Richard II. The
main line of the Hollands ended in an heiress in 1373, who
married Sir John, afterwards Lord Lovel, in whose family the
UphoUand estates continued for several generations, until the
fateful battle of Bosworth, when they were forfeited, and we
find them ultimately granted to the Earl of Derby.
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CHAPTER II
HOLLAND OF DENTON
IT is necessary to retrace our steps to Thurstan Holland,
who died about the year 1290 (p. 7), in order to obtain
the point of junction between the Hollands of Upholland
and the Hollands of Denton. As already stated, Thurstan
de Holland had a large family. By his first wife, besides his
son and heir, Sir Robert, he had a son William, afterwards Sir
William de Holland (IV.), from whom the family of Denton
sprang.
Very little is known of Sir William de Holland beyond the
fact that he received a grant of the man^r of Sharpies from
Roger de Sharpies in 1272, and that he probably died before
1314-
It is not known whom he married, but he had at least three
sons, all of whom became knights — Sir William, Sir Robert,
and Sir Richard. From Sir Richard descended the Hollands
of Myerscough and Preston.
Sir Robert de Holland, though he is said to have had at
least two sons, Robert and Thomas, does not appear to have
founded a separate branch, unless he passed into Yorkshire
and obt2uned lands in that county, which seems possible.
Sir William de Holland (V.) married, at some date prob-
ably a good deal earlier than 131 5, Joan, daughter of Robert de
Pleasington.^ Nothing is known of this lady, except that the
^ See Baines' ^ Lancashire* (Crostoo't editkmX vol iv. p. 69.
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marriage does not appear to have been a happy one. They had
no children, at all events none who survived their father, and
at some time early in the fourteenth century Sir William de
Holland formed an alliance with a Margaret de Shoresworth,
daughter of Robert de Shoresworth, lord of the manor of
Denton, and by her had at least two sons, Thurstan de
Holland and John.
With the evidence forthcoming it is difficult to be certain as
to the character of this alliance. It is conceivable that William
de Holland may have married Margaret de Shoresworth in
proper form, and then have afterwards discovered that she
came within the limits of consanguinity forbidden by the
Roman Church, and so have been obliged to seek a declaration
of nullity of marriage, and after that have married Joan Pleas-
ington. One thing is certain, however, that the law did not
recognise Thurstan and John as legal heirs to their father, as
his brother Robert appears as next-of-kin after Sir William's
death. This is further borne out by the wording of several of
the charters {vide p. 99).
Sir William in 131 5-16 granted the mancx* of Sharpies to his
son Thurstan, and in 13 16, at Easter, he appears as witness to
a deed by which Alexander de Shoresworth grants ^ to Adam
de Ryecroft, Vicar of the Church of Huyton, Denton Hall,
together with all his lands and tenements in Denton. This
grant was evidently made to Adam de Ryecroft in trust, as a
few days later, namely, on the Thursday next after the Feast
of St Philip and St James, Sir William de Holland witnesses
another grant, this time from Adam de Ryecroft to Alexander
1 The Earl of Wilton's MSS. See Appendix, p. 97.
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de Shoresworth, of all his lands, &c» in Denton, with remainder
to Thurstan* son of Margaret de Shoresworth, and the heirs of
his body, &c^
It may not be out of place here to sketch the devolutions
of the Denton estates until they passed into the possession of
the Hollands.
Denton is a township situated about six miles east-south-
east of Manchester, in which parish it was for ecclesiastical pur-
poses. It is bounded on the north by the townships of Gorton
and Audenshaw ; on the south by the river Tame, which here
forms the division between the counties of Lancaster and
Chester ; on the east by Haughton ; and on the west by Red-
dish and Gorton. Anciently it was a hamlet in Withington.'
In the reign of Richard I. Denton was held by Matthew
de Reddish as of the fee of Withington. By an undated
charter,' Matthew gave half of the town of Denton to Richard,
parson of Stockport, namely, four oxgangs.of land, to hold in
fee and inheritance by the yearly service of 1 2d. and forinsec
service.
From the said Richard one moiety of this land descended
in the reign of Henry III. to Robert, parson of Mottram,
who granted it to Cecily, his daughter, and her heirs in tail,
one oxgang of which William Canus and Henry his brother
held, and another oxgang which Jordan, the grantor^s brother,
held, and the service of certain land belonging to these ox-
gangs which Richard, son of Robert de Hide, held, render-
ing to the grantor and his heirs a silver penny at Christmas,
> The Earl of Wilton's MSS. See Appendix, p. 97.
* It is worth noting that there are fourteen places in EngUuid and Wales bearing
the name of Denton.
* From infonnation supplied by Wul Farrer, Esq^ of Marton House, Skipton.
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and fivepence of silver to the lamp of the Blessed Virgin
Mary of Manchester at the Feast of the Assumption, and
defending the said Richard and his heirs against Robert de
Reddish and his heirs for the ferm and service due for
the said land. Remainder, in default of issue of Cecily, to
Robert her brother and his heirs in tail, remainder to the
right heirs of Richard the grantor.
This Cecily married Robert de Shoresworth, and so con-
veyed this estate into the family of that name. By another
deed without date, Adam, son of Robert de Brunyngton (in
DentonX gave to Alexander, son of Robert de Shoresworth,
in tail, a portion of his land in the town of Denton, de-
scribed in the said charter by bounds ; remainder to William
de Shoresworth. For this grant Alexander gave Adam ten
pounds sterling.
By deed without date, Robert de Shoresworth and Cecily
his wife gave to William their son, in tail, the whole estate
which they had in the town of Denton ; remainder to
Geoffrey, brother of the said William, rendering two iron
arrows for all services.
By deed dated at Denton on the morrow of the Nativity
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 27 Edward l. [1299], Cecily,
relict of Robert de Shoresworth, gave to Alexander her son,
in tail, the moiety of all the lands in Denton which she had
by the gift of her father Robert, remainder to William, brother
to Alexander.
The exact relationship between this Alexander and Mar-
garet de Shoresworth, the mother of Thurstan de Holland,
is not dear, but it must have been very close, as she is
specially alluded to in the remainder, dated 13 16, and
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mentioiied on p. 18. Margaret de Shoresworth was the
daughter of a Robertt who may have been a brother or a
son of Alexander, thoi^ it is not improbable that the two
Roberts are one, and Margaret was therefore sister of Alex-
ander de Denton.^
In the year 1330^ by a deed dated at Denton on the
Feast of St Hilary (4 Edward III.), Alexander de Shores-
worth granted to ^' Margaret, daughter of Robert de Shores-
worth," an his messuages, lands, and tenements in the hamlet
of Denton, in tail A few days later Margaret de Shoresworth
grants the same estate to Thurstan her son, in tail, with
remainder to William, son of Robert de Raddiffe and his heirs,
further remainders to John, brother of the said William, and
to Robert, son of Henry de Worsley,
Five years later, on the Friday next after the Feast of
St Peter ad Vincula, by a deed dated at Bury, Thurstan de
Holland (VI.), calling himself " son of Sir William de Holland,
KS" grants to "Margaret my mother," for her life, all the
estate in Denton which she had granted to him.
Thurstan's father. Sir William, probably died about 13 18,
^ This elusive and madMnacried person, Margaret de Shoresworth, has long
been a puzzle to genealogists. A few facts only seem to be beyond dispute, and
one of these is that she was the daughter of a Robert de Shoresworth. It b ako
certain that she was the mother of Thurstan de Holland, son of Sir William, and
that she was the mother of several children by Robert de Raddiffe of Raddiflfe
Tower, ancestor of the RadclilBw of Smithells, and that she married ultimately
Sir Henry de Worsley of Booths. In ^ Lancashire Funeral Certificates" (Chetham
Society) Mr. Langton prints a pedigree of the Shoresworths, which he bases on
extiacta fvom the Dodsworth MSS., and in this he makes Margaret a granddaughter
of Alesnnder. In Whitaker's ^Whalley" (4th edition, Radcliffe pedigree, p. 29Z)
she is described as a daughter of Alexander de Denton and relict of Robert de
Shoresw o rt h , while in the same work, on p. 319, she is described as daughter of
Robeit de Shoresworth and heiress of Cedly de Denton. The latter is probably
the correct solution.
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as no mention of him occurs after the two to which reference
has already been made (p. i8) in 1316, while in 13 19 we have
a grant in Norman-French from Sir Robert de Holland,
Knight, probably Thurstan's uncle, to *' Thurstan de Holland,
son of Margaret de Shoresworth," and his heirs, of all his
lands and tenements, with certain services in "Heetun sour
Faghefeld/' The grant is dated at "Sandale," probably
Sandal, near Wakefield in Yorkshire, on the Wednesday in
the Feast of St. Mark, 12 Edward H. [1319]. This prob-
ably points to the death of Sir William having taken place.
Allusion has been already made to Denton Hall, and though
the building, a portion of which still stands, was doubtless of
later date than the period with which we are dealing, it may
not be out of place to give a short account of &e house in
explanation of the accompanying illustration.
Mr. Henry Taylor, in his " Old Halls in Lancashire and
Cheshire," ^ writes : " Denton Hall was clearly at one time a
fine quadrangular building, of which two sides now remain;'
the southerly or central portion containing the fine great hall
and the family or eastern wing. Both portions have been
much injured by the hand of man and by the ravages of time."
Mr. Booker, in his "History of Denton," assigns the
building of the Hall to the end of the sixteenth century, but
Mr. Taylor corrects this, and states that the architectural
evidence points to a date at least a hundred years earlier.
"We have here," he writes, "in the great common hall the
complete arrangements for the lord and his retainers dining
in common; but at the end of the sixteenth century a fine
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great hall like this, with a massive, open-timbered roof, and
with high table, canopy, and musicians' gallery, had gone out
of fashion, and was very seldom built" Mr. Booker seems
to have been misled by the Jacobean plaster-work with which
some of the rooms were decorated.
The great hall was originally thirty-five feet long and twenty-
three wide. The mapping out of the roof is very similar to
that of the great hall at Smithells, an interesting fact, when
we remember the close relationship of the two families, to
which allusion has already been made. Denton does not seem
to have originally possessed any fireplace, the great hall being
warmed by braziers, the smoke escaping through a louvre
in the roo£ In the early portion of the sixteenth century,
however, a large ingle-nook seems to have been inserted,
not in the customary position in the side of the room, but at
the end opposite the high table.
Mr. Taylor further adds : " It is very remarkable that at
Speke Hall a fireplace was inserted in the same manner as at
Denton and at about the same period. In both cases the
alteration has occasioned the partial destruction of the minstrels'
gallery. The cntiamentation of the fireplace in the two houses
also is almost identical in character, so that it is difficult to
resist the conclusion that one of these examples must have
been copied from the other.
Four deeds, to all of which Thurstan de Holland was a
party, dated in the spring of 1341, still remain among the
Earl of Wilton's papers, and it is curious to note that in three
of these the old designation of '' Thurstan de Holland, son of
Sir William de Holland, KS" is kept up. They relate to land
in Prestwich called Bradlache and Rodon [Rooden].
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A few years later King Edward issued letters patent to
Thurstan Holland, dated at Windsor, 12th June 1346, in
which he states that at the request of ** our cousin, Henry of
Lancaster, Earl of Derby," he pardons Thurstan de Holland
for all ills committed prior to the i6th June 1345. It is not
quite clear what these "ills" may have been. Henry of
Lancaster at this time seems to have been in Gascony, where
he had won a signal victory over the French at Auberoche,
and it will be remembered that it was to relieve the Earl
that Edward a year later led the expedition into France which
culminated in Crecy. It is possible that Thurstan may have
been under a cloud ever since the ill-fated rising of Thomas,
Earl of Lancaster, which led to Thurstan's kinsman, Sir Robert
Holland, losing all his estates.
The next document of the series is of a more pacific
character, and appears to be a family settlement, which pro-
vides us with much useful material for the elucidation of the
next step in the pedigree. It is a grant dated at Denton,
on the Friday next after the Feast of St Hilary, 32 Edward
III. [1359], from Roger, son of William, son of John, and
Geoffrey de Bexwyk, chaplains, who were trustees, to Thur-
stan de Holland of all the messuages, lands, and tenements
which they had by the gift and feoffment of the said Thur-
stan in Denton, Heaton Faughfield, Manchester, Bolton near
Eccles, Barton near Eccles, Bolton on the Moors, Harwood,
Worsley, Myerscough in Amoundemess, and Sharpies, to-
gether with the homage and services of their free tenants
in the said vills, to hold to the said Thurstan for the
term of his life, &c, with remainder to Richard, son of
the said Thurstan, and the heirs between Richard and
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Almarica, daughter of Adam de Kenyon, lawfully begotten,
with remainder to the heirs of the said Richard, remainder
to Robert, son of Alice de Cobbeleres, for his life, remainder
to William, son of Alice de Pussch [?], and his heirs, remain-
der to William, son of Robert de RadclifTe, and his heirs,
remainder to William, son of Robert de Worsley, and his
heirs, and final remainder to Sir Robert de Holland, Knight,
and his heirs and assigns.
Thurstan de Holland must have been growing old by this
time, but evidence remains which shows that he was still alive
ten years later. In the autimin of 1368, Thurstan, son of
John de Prestwich, grants to Thurstan de Holland all his
land in Heaton Faughfield under certain limitations. The
, grant is dated at Manchester on the Tuesday next after the
Feast of St Leonard the Abbot, 42 Edward HL [1368].
His death must have followed shortly.
Thurstan is said^ to have married Mary, the daughter of
John Collyer, and had at lea^ two sons, Richard de Hol-
land (VII.), of whom mention has already been made, and
William de Holland, who married Marjory, the daughter of
Henry de Trafford, and (torn wh(Mn sprang the Hollands of
Clifton. Thurstan is also stated to have had three other
sons — a second William, a Robert, and a John de Holland.
Robert is said to have had children by an Alice de Cottelawe
or CoUbelere,' and William is said to have had children by
an Alice de Bissdi or Pussch.
Richard de Hdland married, probably prior to 1358,
Almarica, daughter and heiress of Adam de Kenyon, and
^ Haii MS., 1987. ' See settlement cited above, p. 102.
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through her became possessed of considerable property in
Kenyon-
Little is known of Richard de Holland. In the Appendix
(p. 103) will be seen a curious agreement into which he
entered in 1377 with Richard de Hyde relating to the ** marl-
ing" of certain parcels of land in Denton. In 1383 he leased
the manor of Denton for eight years to one William de
Hulme, probably of the neighbouring township of Heaton
Norris. Whether this act betokened impecuniosity or not it
is impossible to say. Richard de Holland died on the ist
July 1402.^
By his wife Almarica he had at least three sons — Thur-
STAN (VIII.), his eldest son and heir, William, and Nicholas.
In the Appendix (p. 104) will be seen an indenture dated
1403, made between William de Hulme (probably the lessee
of Denton mentioned above), together with his brother John,
and Thurstan de Holland and his brother Nicholas de Hol-
land, concerning certain lands and tenements in Denton.
There can be little doubt that the Hollands, in addition
to the alliance through Margaret de Shoresworth, were
connected by marriage with the neighbouring family of
Radcliffe, but the exact relationship is not clear. Thurstan
and his son Thurstan both had several transactions in land
with Sir Ralph de Radcliffe, Knight In 1418, Thurstan the
father quit-claimed to him certain rights of pasture and com-
mon in Sharpies, Bolton, and Harwood (see Appendix, p. 106).
To the original of this deed there is a beautiful seal still
affixed, the badge used being an acorn, and the legend —
RADCLYFF.
^ See Post-Mortem Inquisition, Appendix, p. 104.
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Thurstan is stated to have married an Agnes , who had
writ of dower 3 Henry VI. [1424-5], and was still living in 1439.
By her he had at least three sons — Thurstan de Holland
(IX.), who succeeded him, Richard, and Henry; he died i
Henry VI. [1422-3].
Thurstan de Holland the younger, who succeeded his father
in 1422-3, fir$t appears in a deed dated in the early summer of
1429, in which he conveys to Sir Ralph de Radcliffe just men-
tioned a portion of land called Rapedenheye. The interest of
this document lies in the curious local place names that occur
in it, part of the boundary of the land '' extending as far as the
fieldofParadysel"^
In the following year (20th February 1430) Thurstan, whose
matrimonial experiences may be described as varied, arranged
a divorce between himself and his wife Margaret, daughter of
Gilbert de Aldburgham, on the plea of consanguinity, under
which Margaret was to receive an annual payment of ;^4 during
the lifetime of Agnes, Thurstan's mother, and Nicholas, Thur-
Stan's uncle, and £4 more yearly after the death of Agnes,
Nicholas, or Thurstan. A portion of this money was still being
paid in 1439, as a receipt from Margaret de Aldburgham, dated
6th February in that year, still exists among Lord Wilton's
muniments.
By the summer of 1430 these divorce proceedings had been
brought to a successful issue, as several deeds exist relating to
a marriage settlement ' made in favour of Margaret, daughter of
Sir Lawrence Warren of Poynton, Knight. These deeds are
^ See Appendix, p. 106.
' See Appendix, p. 107. See mlso Warren pedigree, Earwaker's " East deshire,"
rol. il p. 2Z6. From this it i4>pears that Margaret Warren can scarcely have been
more than fifteen years of age at this time.
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valuable as proving the relationship of Thurstan de Holland
and Nicholas, his uncle.
By this wife he is said to have had three children —
Richard Holland, his son and heir; Margaret, who after-
wards married Nicholas Hyde of Denton ; and Elizabeth, who
married John, son of Richard de Reddish*
His second wife must have died before 1442, as in that year
Thurstan makes a settlement ^ in favour of his '' wife Matilda,
daughter of Sir John Honford, Kt" Sir John Honford or
Handforth ' was a celebrated Cheshire soldier who distinguished
hunself very highly in the French wars.
Nothing more is known of this wife, but according to Hardy,
Thurstan was outlived by a wife Elena ; so that Matilda
must have died and Thurstan entered for a fourth time into the
married state.
It is not clear when Thurstan died ; certainly before 1479,
in which year Richard Holland (X.), who succeeded his
father, had a dispute with Sir John Assheton of Ashton-
under-Lyne as to their respective rights to dig "turves'* in
Ashton Moss."
According to information contained in the Inquisition Post-
mortem of Thurstan Holland of Denton, who died in 1510,^
Richard Holland, by his charter dated 12th May 1481, settled
certsun lands in Heaton and Wardley on himself and his wife
Agnes, and after their death on Nicholas and Lawrence,
their sons.
For the immediate purposes of this volume it is of interest
to note that among the tenants referred to in this settlement is
1 See Appen<Ux, p. iia * Earwaker's ** East Cheshire,* vol I p. 34a
* Appendix, p. I la ^ Appendix, p. 11 1.
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William Heywode of " Roodes," ^ thus showing an early connec-
tion between the Hollands of Denton and the property of
Rhodes, subsequently the location of the family with which this
volume more especially deals*
Richard Holland died on the 7th February 1483, being
survived by his wife Agnes . He was succeeded by his
son and heir, Richard Holland (XL), who was probably bom
about 1450, as he had a marriageable son in i486, and his own
father Richard, as we have already seen, cannot have been
bom earlier than 143 1.
Richard Holland, the younger, married, probably about
1466, Isabella, daughter of Sir William Harrington of Hornby,
a famous Lancashire knight, who was standard-bearer at the
battle of Agincourt,' and by her had at least five sons and
one daughter — Thurstan, his son and heir, probably bora
about 1469; William and Thomas, who were both living in
i486 and 1510 ;' Robert, living in 1497 and 1510 ; Peter, living
in 1 5 10, and Ellen, who afterwards became the wife of John
Bradshaw, the son and heir apparent of Alexander Bradshaw,
Esq.; these latter were married prior to 1501. Richard
Holland probably died about 1500 or 1501.
Thurstan Holland (XH.) married, between i486 and
1490, Joan, the daughter of John Ardeme of Alvanley and
Harden, in the county of Cheshire, Esquire; she survived
her husband, and married, secondly. Sir John Warren of
Poynton, Knight, who predeceased her; and thirdly, John
Davenport of Davenport, Esquire.
We are now getting into the period when records are
Mt is DOC quitt dear, however, whcthtr this refers to Roeds in Middleton perish
or Rhodes in Prestwidi perish.
* Beines (Herlend), toL ii. p. 616. * Vult Poetmortem Inqnisitkm, p. in.
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more abundant, and from this time on it will be possible in
most cases to give more exact dates of births, deaths, and
marriages. Thurstan Holland had six sons by his wife Joan
— Thurstan, Robert, Richard, John, Ralph, and Lawrence.
Thurstan died young. Robert (XI H.), who was born at his
mothers old home at Harden in Cheshire on the 19th August
1491,^ and baptized at Stockport, succeeded to the property on
his father's death in 1508. He married Elizabeth, daughter of
Sir Richard Asheton of Middleton, Knight, and died without
issue on the 9th September 15 13. He was succeeded by his
brother Richard Holland (XIV.), then under age, having been
bom at Denton on the 25th March 1493,' and baptized in the
Collegiate Church of Manchester. On 22nd March 15 15, being
still under age, his wardship and marriage were granted by the
King to John Byrom, Esq. He married, first, Anne, daughter of
John Fitton of Gawsworth, and had issue Richard, Ralph, and
Randle, all of whom died without issue; Edward Holland,
who succeeded his father, and Margaret, who died unmarried.
Richard Holland married, secondly, Eleanor, daughter of Sir
Ralph Harbottle* of Beamish, co. Durham, Knight, and relict
of Sir Thomas Percy, Knight, by whom he had at least two
children — Richard, who was living in 1548, and Mary, who sub-
sequently married (prior to 1567) Sir Geoffrey Poole, Knight
In addition to these children, Richard Holland, or Sir
1 The Friday next after the Feast of the Assumption, 7 Henry VII. [17th August
1492], IS the date given in the proof of age, but it is obviously impossible for Robert
to have been bom on the 17th August 1492 and his brother Richard on the following
25th March. Moreover, as he was proved twenty-one in October 1512, it is clear
that he must have been bom in 1491.
• See Note i.
* It is worth noting that Sir Edward Fitton, brother of Richard Holland's first
wife, married Mary, younger daughter and co-heiress of Sir Guiscard HarboCtle, of
ca Northumberiand, Knight
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Richard, as he now was, had three other sons — Henry, William,
and Richard. The name of their mother is not known, but
from some expressions used in Sir Richard's will it is not
improbable that they may have been children by his second
wife before marriage, otherwise it is unlikely that he would
have requested his wife to bring up the two younger boys,
and they were evidently carefully provided for by their father
by special deeds of gift, as mentioned in the wilL
Until the reign of Henry VIII., Denton was dependent
on the mother church of Manchester for whatever spiritual
supervision it enjoyed, but in 1531 the local family of Hyde
of Hyde Hall joined with Richard Holland,^ possibly assisted
by other inhabitants of the surrounding district, in building a
chapel at Denton. A considerable portion of the structure, as
shown in the plate opposite, is substantially the same as when
first built It approached in form a parallelogram, and con-
sisted of a nave and chancel, the latter, of very scanty propor-
tions and of recent date, having been added about the year
1800; it looks in the picture more like a glazed porch than
a chancel. The diminutive vestry will be seen on the north
side and the bell-turret over the western gable.'
The clu4)el was constructed mainly of timber, and in an
ancient document seen by Mr. Booker is said to have been
framed in Hibbert Wood. A low footing or basement of stone
supporting a strong fr^unework of oak, with upright posts
divided into squares by horizontal beams extending the length
1 See Booker'i ** Hiitoiy of Denton," published by the Chetham Society, p. 41
' About thirty yean ago two tranaepu and a larger chancel were added, in keep-
ing with the older structure in appearance. The black and white, however, is only
the result of a judicious use of the paint brush.
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of the building, the whole braced at intervals diagonally, and
the spaces filled with plaster flush with the outer surface of
the woodwork. The roof was, for the period, rather steep
in pitch, and, as is customary in this style, extended con-
siderably beyond the walls in what are termed dripping eaves.
The gables of the nave and chancel were protected by barge-
boards pierced with trefoils and having hip-knobs and pen-
dants.
The interior was divided into two equal parts by an
avenue running from east to west, the north side being origin-
ally appropriated to the exclusive use of the inhabitants of
Denton, and the south side to the use of the inhabitants
of Haughton and Hyde.
The original roof was plain and simple in Its construction,
divided into bays by horizontal tie-beams resting upon wall-
pieces, and strengthened on either side by curved bracing
ribs with spandrels springing from plain corbels. From the
upper side of the tie-beams rose struts, which served to brace
the principal rafters ; the spaces formed between these rafters
and the purlins being quatrefoiled.
With the exception of the one towards the east, the
windows were small and of irregular form. They seem to
have been originally filled with stained glass, some of which
still remains, but so fragmentary and transposed that all
attempts to decipher the inscriptions are unavailing. The
windows were plain and square-headed, and placed without
much regard to r^^ularity, eight on the north side and six
on the south. The east end was lighted by a four-centred
window of five lights partially filled with stained glass, ap-
parently monumental in its design. About the centre of the
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second light "are the remains," says Booker, **of a figure
robed in white, the head surrounded by a nimbus, holding
in the hand a palm branch, and above it the arms of Holland,
a lion rampant arg. ducally crowned or} . . • The south
windows contain the arms of the Holland family rudely exe-
cuted, and an inscription as follows . • • et Cristiane uxoris
SUE ANIBfAB3 . . . DNI . M'^CCCCC^XXJ." "
•*The principal dimensions of the chapel externally are —
length of nave, 83 feet 6 inches ; width, 23 feet 9 inches ;
chancel, 8 feet 4} inches long and 7 feet i inch deep. Height
of wall to the spring of the roof, 14 feet 10 inches; to the
apex of the roof, 21 feet i inch. The chapel yard is raised
some three feet above the road, surrounded by a low stone
> In the window in the north transept is a shield, argint^ a lion ra$t^ani gmUs^
dmcally crvwtud amd lamgmsd or. NeiUier of these coats, however, is that of the
HoUands of Denton.
' Sir Stephen Glynne in his *^ Lancashire Churdi Notes" (Chetham Society, vol
zxTtL N.8^ p. 60) states that when he visited the church in 1859 he saw in the east
window stiUned glass with the inscription *'.... statu Will: Hydi it Katerim et
JUiorum • . . qui . • • fieri fid . . anno dM . . ," with two kneeling figures. On the
north side in a window he saw the inscription "• . . Kattritu $uPoris sm, . • .* The
writer visited the church recently and found the following scraps of inscriptions still
remaining. In the window on the south-west end, Ughting the churdiwaniens' pew,
were the following : —
Edwardi . . Knous[?]
UX^IS . BR . • FBCBROt
KT CRISTIAHS UX
DfJl UPCCXXXf^ . . •
JAHANE XnCORIS SUB
Katherinb uxoris sue
JOHAMB UXORIS SUB
. . ARDI SOPPUT [?] BT RAD . .
. . hXc fbnestram [?]....
, In the window 00 the south side of the chancel was the following:—
ARMIGBRI BT KaTHERINB
FENESTRA nSRI IECERC
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wall, and is entered on the east side by a gateway, and by
a quaint-looking covered lych-gate on the south."
Denton Chapel is dedicated to St. James» as by a curious
coincidence are also the neighbouring chapels of Gorton and
Birch« A recent incumbent unfortunately changed the name
of the patron saint to St Lawrence on altogether insufficient
grounds. Both Ecton (TAesaurus) and Bacon {Liber Regis)
agree in committing it to the guardianship of St. James,
and their testimony may be regarded as conclusive.
It may be mentioned that the inscription placed by the
late Mr. Greswell over the south door of the chapel, in
which he states the date of the building to be the year
1467-68 is incorrect, the date should be 1531-32, as already
stated.
Sir Richard Holland died in 1548 after making his will
on the 27th May in that year ; this interesting document is
printed in the Appendix.* He was succeeded by his son,
Edward Holland (XV.), who married in 1541 Jane, daughter
of John Carrington of Carrington, Esq., by whom he had
numerous children. He married, secondly, in 1562, Cecily^
daughter of Edmund Trafford and widow of Sir Robert
Langley of Agecroft, Knight, who survived him. Edward
Holland died on the 22nd August 1570, and was succeeded
by his son Richard (XVL), born in 1546, who died with-
out male issue in 16 19. The estate passed to his brother,
Edward Holland (XVI I.), who in his turn was suc-
ceeded in 163 1 by his son Richard Holland (XVI II.), the
famous Puritan soldier, who married Katherine, daughter of
William Ramsden of Longley, co. York, Esq. Richard
1 Appendix, p. 118.
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Holland had one son, Edward, who died before his father,
so that the estate passed, in 1661, to Richard Holland's
brother, the Rev. William Holland (XIX.), Rector of
Malpas, CO. Chester, a man of a peculiarly saintly life. His
sons, however, died without issue, and the estate eventually
devolved upon his daughter, Elizabeth Holland, who mar-
ried Sir John Egerton of Wrinehill and Farthinghoe, Bart.,
from whom the present Earl of Wilton descends.
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CHAPTER III
HOLLAND OF RHODES AND CHORLTON ROW
TWO generations, concerning which some uncertainty
exists, will be dealt with in this chapter, and as it will
be necessary to go somewhat minutely into the evi-
dence, and deal with it in a technical manner, it is per-
haps well at the outset to warn the reader, so that, if desired,
this chapter may be avoided, and the thread taken up in the
next, when the family will be found settled at Mobberley.
For the purposes of this chapter, it will be best to abandon
the method so far pursued of telling the history from father
to son, and instead take up the story with William Holland
of Mobberley, who died in 1654, and work back in order
to show the manner in which it is probable he was connected
with the family of Denton.
With William Holland of Mobberley we are on absolutely
sure ground, and from him down to the present day the
various steps in the family tree can be mathematically demon-
strated, so that we will take this as the point from which to
work back into the unknown.
At the outset it may be taken as an accepted fact that
all printed pedigrees of the Hollands of Mobberley and Knuts-
ford now existing are based on one made in the early part
of the last century by a Mr. Holland Watson of Stockport,^
^ The pedigrees in Hunter's Minorum Gentium^ vol i. p. 176, and in Gregson's
^ Fragments" (Harland's edition^ p* 209, are both fiom this source.
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who claimed descent from a Richard Holland, stated in his
pec^gree to have been an uncle of William Holland of Mob-
berley* Mr. Watson was an antiquary of scnne repute, but
he lived at a time when genealogy could scarcely be called
an exact science, and he assumed relationships and accepted
other genealogists' results in a somewhat uncritical spirit, with
the result that, though much of his work is trustworthy, some
is not, and consequently every statement he makes has to
be independently tested before it can be accepted
WiLUAM Holland <d CMod,
Co. Lancaster.
William H(H.land of Road,
parish of Prestwkh,
youngest son, died 1603.
AUCB,
danghter of Orskell Warden
of Leyland.
Jane,
:hter and heir of ; Parr of Road.
rom the other co-heir descended
the Foaes of Rhodes.
RiCHA&o Holland,
eldest son and heir, from whom
descended William Holland of
Rhodes, Gent, who died in 1740^
leaving Judith, his daugh t er
and heir, married to James Watson,
Esq., of Swinton and Stockport,
iy whom Holland Watson
of Coogleton, Esq.
Edward Holland^ «
and son, sold his annuity
to his brother Richard,
and bought lands in
Chorttoo in Lancashire.
Ellbn,
daughter of
Edwud Holme
of Heyton.
William Holland,
only son, sold his lands at Choriton
and boi^t an estate at Mobberiey
in Cheshire.
Anne,
dauffhter of Ralph Bold
of Ashton-under-Lyne.
Taking Mr. Watson's pedigree, then, a copy of a portion
of which is here given, the first step that he takes, working
backwards, is that he derives William Holland of Mobberiey
from an Edward Holland of Choriton Row, near Manchester.
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On the face of it, this is highly improbable, and yet a careful
search has entirely confirmed its accuracy. Again, he states
that William married Anne Bold, daughter of Ralph Bold of
Ashton-under-Lyne, and this also has proved to be correct,
as will be seen by a reference to the Appendix (p. 144).
His second step is to derive Edward Holland of Chorlton
Row from a William Holland of Rhodes in Prestwich parish,
who died in 1603. Here a most extended and careful search
has failed to prove either -his accuracy or the reverse, though
a number of small pieces of information have been elicited
which certainly point in the direction of his being correct ; and
the same may be said of his statement that Edward Holland
married Ellen, the daughter of Edward Holme of Heaton.^
Beyond this point Mr. Watson's pedigree breaks down.
William Holland of Rhodes he affirms was a son of William
Holland of Clifton, who married Alice Werden of Leyland.
This statement is demonstrably false. The William Holland,
son of William Holland of Clifton and Alice Werden, went
into Shropshire and there founded a family, as will be seen
by reference to "The Visitation of Shropshire,"* 1623, and
so obviously cannot have also settled at Rhodes and died in
1603.
To sum up the position : Mr. Watson is perfectly correct
as to William of Mobberley andchis wife; he is certainly
correct about Edward of Chorlton Row and his wife, he is
probably correct about William of Rhodes and his wife, but
^ While in the press, the writer accidentally met with actual proof of this marriage
in a most unexpected quarter (see Appendix, p. 143X the only difference being that
Ellen was the daughter id Nicholas^ not Edward^ Hohne of Healon-Norris.
' Harleian Society's Publications^ voL xxviii^ edited by Geoige Grasebrook, F.S^
and J. Paul Rylands, F.S.A.
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certainly wrong as to the parentage of William of Rhodes.
It will be naturally asked, How is it that Mr. Watson should
be correct in three points and wrong in the fourth? The
answer is probably this : Mr. Watson seems to have based
his statements ^ on a pedigree of the Hollands of Chorlton Row
made in the time of Charles the First This he saw in a
manuscript volume which at the beginning of last century was
in the possession of a Mr. Seddon of Prestolee in Prestwich
parish. A volume of this kind would probably not venture
on more than three generations — such was the almost invari-
able rule in collections at this date— or, if it did venture on
more than three generations, it would be just as likely to
be wrong as right,* as practically all pedigrees except those,
of the more considerable county people, where they had
" evidences ** to show, were based on the statement of the
man who recorded the pedigree. Now a pedigree of the
Hollands of Chorlton Row, drawn up, say, in 1635, would be
supplied by William Holland, afterwards of Mobberley ; he
would naturally give his own marriage, and the names of his
father and mother correctly, and possibly even his grand-
hxher and grandmother, but farther than this he would hardly
go. With these facts before him, Mr. Watson would look
about for a likely parent for William of Rhodes, and finding
the William, son of William of Clifton — and it must be re*
membered that Clifton and Rhodes are not a rifle-shot apart —
and not knowing that this William was accounted for in
Shropshire (this fact having only been brought to light by
1 Chetham Soc Trans., vol xxxi. p. 109.
* The writer oould cite instances that have come under his own notice where
people entering their pedigrees at Heralds' Visitations in the seventeenth century gave
thenameoftheirowngrandparentsincorrectly, either by accident or design. .
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the publication of the " Visitation of Shroi^hire " widiin the
last ten years), would very naturally assume that the William
of Rhodes was the unaccounted-for William, son of William
of Clifton. This is, of course, only a suggestion, and may be
the correct explanation, or it may not, but the fact remains
that the evidence supports Mr. Watson back td William
Holland of Rhodes, biit no further.
It remains, therefore, to discover the parentage of William
Holland of Rhodes who died in 1603. "The best solution
that the writer can offer will be seen in the pedigree-sheet
facing this page.
The position is this: We know that a William Holland
was living at Rhodes at the latter end of the sixteenth cen-
tury, and the entry in the Prestwich Register^ confirms Mr.
Watson's statement that he died in 1603.* ^^ was evidently
an old man, as he was succeeded by a William Holland, who
was almost certainly his eldest son, and who was a grandfather
himself at his death in 16 14.' He had, in addition to this
William, two sons of whom we may be certain, namely, Richard
(ancestor of Mr. Holland Watson) and Edward Holland of
Chorlton Row, and he had probably a fourth son, Henry,
who was buried at Prestwich as "of Rhodes" in 1607. Now
if William Holland of Rhodes was an old man at his death
in 1603, w^ must probably go back to about 1530 to 1535
for the date of his birth.
At this point, if we turn to the will of Richard Holland
1 See Appendix, p. J25.
' The writer does not overlook the &ct that there is no absolute evidence that the
William Holland of Rhodes who lived at the latter end of the sixteenth century was
not identical with the William Holland who died in 1614 ; still a number of small
pieces of evidence indine him to the belief that they were father and son, and act
identical. * See Appendix, p. 123-^4.
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of Denton, who died in 1548,^ we find that he had three
younger sons, Henry, William, and Richard (notice the
similarity of Christian names with those of the sons of
William of Rhodes),* for whom he makes special provision,
and William and Richard are definitely commended to his
wife, " to be brought up till they attain the age of seventeen
years." Henry was evidently over this age ; therefore William
probably was not much under it ; and if we assume his age
as fifteen, this takes us back to 1533 for his birth, a date
which coincides with the probable date of the birth of William
Holland of Rhodes.
It may quite fairly be urged that all this is guesswork,
but it can at least be said that it is guesswork which has
some show of probability to support it, and it may stand in
the meantime until a better solution be forthcoming.
To return, however, to a point in the argument which has
perhaps not been made sufficiently dear. All Mr. Watson's
facts relating to William Holland of Chorlton Row, and after-
wards of Mobberley, have stood the most searching test, and
on every single point have been proved to be absolutely
correct; but it has not been possible, owing to paucity of
records for this period, to corroborate in the same way the
facts stated on the pedigree-sheet on page 41, so far as Richard,
Edward, and their father, William of Rhodes, are concerned*
On these points, however, Mr. Watson's statements are too
circumstantial not to be based on good evidence,' unless we
^ Appendix, p. 11 8.
* It is a remarkable coincidence, if it be only a annddence, that the sons of
Richard Holland of Denton were Edward, Henry, William, and Richard, while
those of William Holland of Rhodes were also Richard and William, and probably
also Henry and Edward.
* It is important, i^ order that the circumstantial nature of Mr. Watson's evidence
may be appreciated, to point out that most of the evidence collected by the writer in
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are prepared to say that he deliberately concocted his story —
a supposition which the character of all hb other genealogical
work will not permit for a moment We may take it, there-
fore, as good evidence when he says that ** Edward Holland,
the second son of William [of Rhodes]i sold hb annuity charged
on the Rhodes estate to his elder brother, Richard, and pur-
chased land in Chorlton near Manchester, which William, his
only son, sold, and then purchased an estate in Mobberley/'
In all probability Mr. Watscm actually had in his possession
deeds relating to this transaction when he wrote this, for it
must be remembered that at the time he drew up the pedigree
he was actually in possession of a moiety of the Rhodes
estate, which had descended to him from his ancestor, Richard
Hdland of Rhodes.
To recajMtulate finally. The pedigree can be almost cer-
tainly proved back to William Holland of Rhodes, the only
pdnt in dispute being whose son he was. It has been shown
that he was probably bom about 1530 to 1535. A William
Holland occurs who fulfils the necessary conditions as to
date of birth, and who otherwise cannot be accounted for,
and the writer's contention is that these two Williams are
one and the same person.
corroboration of the fiicts rdatiBg to WiUiain of Mobberley and hit wile was denvtd
firom scmrces thai wire almost certainly mot ovailaNe wkm Mr. Watsam drew up his
pedigree^ eg. the Bishop's Transcripts at Chester (only lecently arrangedX Mistress
Anne Hofiand of Mobbertey's will, the marriage ttcences at Chester and documents
at the Record Office, besides the Parish R^;isters of Manchester, Prestwich, and
Ashton-onder-Lyne. These Registers may of course have been examined by Mr.
Watson, if so, however, his pedigree shows no sign of it by dates or othcdrwise.
The presompdoo therefore is, that Mr. Watson's information was drawn from other
sources, such as private muniments or the pedigree drawn vp in the reign of Charles I . ,
in the possession of Mr. Seddon, refoned to above.
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CHAPTER IV
HOLLAND OF MOBBERLEY
WILLIAM HOLLAND (I.) of Cliorlton Row
near Manchester, and subsequendy of Dam-
head in Mobberley, must have been bom
about the year 1606. The earliest mention
that we have of him is on the 8th September 1624, when
he obtained a licence granting permission to Mr. Jackson, the
curate of Ashton-under-Lyne, to marry " William Holland
and Anne Bold, spinster, of the said parish." The bondsman
to this licence, a position usually held by a friend, and equiva-^
lent in some ways to that of " best man," was a Robert Birch,*
probably a member of the strongly Puritan family of Birch
of Chorlton Row. According to Holland Watson's pedigree,
Anne Bold was the daughter of Ralph Bold of Ashton-under-
Lyne, and this is confirmed by a reference to the register of
that parish.'
Unfortunately there is a hiatus in the register between
1622 and 1632, so that no record of the marriage of William
Holland and his wife remains, though no doubt it took place
at Ashton the day following the issue of the licence, in accord-
ance with the usual custom.
^ It is worthy of note that a Robert Birch married an Ellen H<^land at Man-
chester, November 15, 1623, and that the will of a Robert Birch of Ch<tflton Row
was proved at Chester, June 23, 1632. This will is now, unfortunately, missing.
' Appendix, p. 145.
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Their first son» Samuel, was probably baptized at Ashton,
it being the usual custom at this time for the mother to go
to her own people when her first child was bom, and the
child would consequently be baptized in the church of the
parish in which the maternal grandparents lived. This
child, Samuel, was buried at Manchester in 1629. A few
months earlier than this, the second son, Daniel, was baptized
iit the Collegiate Church; he, however, died in infancy.
John Holland, the eldest surviving son and heir, was bap-
tized at Manchester on the 22nd January 1632. Their other
children, as will be seen in the pedigree-sheet and in the
Appendix (p, i3i-3)f were Sarah, Anna or Hannah, Daniel,
William, Samuel, Jonathan, and Abigail The strong Puritan
bias is very evident in these names.
Puritanism had a very strong hold on south-west Lanca-
shire during the first half of the seventeenth century, and there
can be little doubt that the Hollands of Chorlton Row, as
well as their kinsman of Denton, were very pronounced in their
views. That the £amily remained true to its traditions will
be ^een as the history goes on, William Holland's son being
one of the first to cast in his lot with- the Nonconformists on
the passing of the Act of Toleration. In this connection it is
instructive to note that Rhodes appears to have been the centre
of a particularly enthusiastic Puritan coterie. There is a quaint
and interesting picture drawn in Dr. Halley's "Lancashire
Nonconformity " ^ of the household of Mr. Fox of the Rhodes,
a household which was in all probability connected by ties of
relationship with William Holland of Rhodes.
William Holland must have been a man of some con-
» VoL L pp. 19^-94-
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siderable substance, as is evidenced by his leasing the tithes
of Chorlton Row in 1649,^ and by his purchase of the Dam-
head property in the next year. He is usually described as
"Mn William Holland of Chorlton Row, Gentleman,'' in
contemporary documents.
It would lead us too far afield to do more than refer to
the siege of Manchester, and the remarkable stand that the
town made for the Parliament in the heart of a disaffected
district, but it is highly probable that William Holland took a
prominent part, and it is not at all unlikely that he served
under the leadership of his distinguished kinsman, Cdonel
Richard Holland of Denton.
It is, of course, impossible to say what took William Hol-
land to Mobberley, but he was getting towards middle age, and,
with his sons growing up to manhood, he may have wished
to settle down in peace and quiet in the country, and a suit-
able opportimity occurring at Mobberley, he purchased the
estate of Damhead.
Sir Peter Leycester^s^ accoimt of the transaction is in
the following words. Under date 1673 he writes: — "J<An
Holland [eldest surviving son of William] of the Dam-head
in Mobberly. George Talbot of Grafton, Esquire, sells the
Tenement of John Strettle of the Dam-head to one Perine of
Manche^er, i Junii, 14 Jacobi [1616]. Perine mortgageth it
to Francis West of London, 16 Aug: 14 Jacobi. West &
Perine after joyn in the sale of it to William Holland, 165a''
An additional attraction to William Holland may have
been the ministry of the Rev. Robert Barlow, an earnest
^ Rec Soc Lane Chesh., vol. L p. 36a
* Leycestci's ** Antiquities,'' p. 323.
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Puritan divine, who was during the Commonwealth Rector
of Mobberley.
The Damhead property, which covered an area of about
113 acres, remained in the possession of William Holland's
descendants for over two hundred years, but was in 1887
offered for sale by the late Robert Holland, Esq*, and was
eventually purchased by Lord Egerton of Tatton. The
house, which has been practically rebuilt within recent years,
is in the occupation of Lees Knowles, Esq., M.P.
The following notes from among the papers of the late
Mr. E. S. Holland will be of interest
"Mr. Robert Holland of Mobberley writes to me: — *This
estate, when bought in 1650 by William Holland, was in quite
a different shape to what it is now (1866). The house was
then called "John Stretde's house." A great deal of the
estate must have been exchanged and purchased since 1650,
as in the old parchment plan the fields are scattered about
and divided by other people's lands. The date of this plan
is about 161 7, it is supposed, and came into the possession
of William Holland in 165a All the long narrow holdings
have been laid together. The derivation of the name Hurle
Butt Hey is doubdess from Oliver Hurlebot, temp. 1501, or
some one of his family, who may have been possessed at
som^ time of these lands. The brook Marthall flows for some
distance along the bottom of the estate. William Holland
was buried in Mobberley Churchyard, and the date of his
death is 1654. It b somewhat remarkable that no one else
of the family was buried there till John Holland, my father,
was in 1855 — 201 years.* The Mobberley estate b in four
* This lUtement is not correct, however, as will be seen by a reference to the
Appendix, p. 146-7*
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detached portions, as will be seen from the tracing of the plan
in the possession of Robert Holland of Mobberley. The
following are the names and sizes of the fields : —
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31
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2
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6
2
33
3 37
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3 .3 34
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3
I 30
24. Near Holden Cliflfe .
• 7
2
39
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. 8
39
3 3 »$i
26. Mere Plat ....
• 4
3
18
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Total ....
131
9
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I. House, Garden, Outbuilding Yard .
39
13I
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3 39
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William Holland did not live long to enjoy his purchase,
but died in 1654 while still a comparatively young man, and
was buried in Mobberley Churchyard, under a gravestone
bearing an inscription, which is reproduced in the plate oppo-
site. In this he is described as ** William Holland of Mobber-
ley, gentleman.** He unfortunately left no will« or« if he did,
it is not now to be found.
His widow did not long survive him, dying early in 1659,
a little more tlmn four years after her husband's death. Her
will is still preserved at Somerset House, and an abstract
will be found in the Appendix.^ This is a most important
document, proving, as it does, a point otherwise most diffi-
cult of proof, namely, the identity of the William Holland of
Chorlton Row with William Holland of Mobberley.
It will be seen from this will that Sarah Holland, the eldest
daughter, had married Henry Strongitharme of Goostrie, Esq. ;
their marriage took place at Marton, September 4« 1658.
Mention is also made by Anne Holland of " my brother Roger
Moores " of Bewsey. This is meant, however, for brother-in-
law, a license still existing at Chester, addressed to the curates
of Ashton-under-Lyne or Manchester, to marry Roger Moores
and Jane B<M of the parish of Ashton-under-Lyne, spinster,
dated 19th May 1631. Jane Bold being the sister of Anne
Holland."
John Hollamd {II.), the tddcst surviving son and heir,
who was baptized, as we have already seen, in the Collegiate
Church of Manchester on the 22nd January 1632, married at
Over Alderley on the ist August 1655, Hannah, the daughter
of Thomas Norbury of Over Aldcrky and Eleanor his wife.
1 Appendix, p. 14S. * Sot Appendix, p. 145.
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She was only eighteen at the time of her marriagei having
been baptized at Alderley on the nth December 1636. John
Holland was twenty-three years old. The Norburys were a
substantial yeoman family that had been settled in Alderley
parish for many years.
Little is known of John Holland except that he was the
father of at least eight children, and that towards the close
of his life he left Mobberley, probably to the care of his son,
and retired to Macclesfield, where he died in 1705 at the age
of seventy-three. The Damhouse at this period must have
been a good-sized dwelling-house for the time, as in the
Hearth Taxes of 1663 ^^^ ^^73* J^^^ Holland paid for four
chimneys, the usual number being two, and in the case of the
smaller husbandmen and cottagers only one. Four bespeaks
a state of considerable comfort.
John Holland, like nearly all his immediate relatives, was
a strong Puritan, and when, in 1688, some trouble arose in
Knutsford as to the appointment of the parson in the Estab-
lished Church, and a strong party in the parish seceded and
founded a Nonconformist meeting, John Holland gave his sup-
port to the movement Tong in his "Life of Matthew Henry " *
says, " Many of the inhabitants that had never been Dissenters
refused to own him [a new clergyman presented to the living
by Lord Delamere] as their minister, and joyned with others
that had been always Dissenters in judgment to set up a
meeting and invite a Dissenting minister to come and preach
to them ; in this they were encouraged by several eminent
Christians that lived near the place, such as the pious widow
of Colonel Venables of Wincham, Mr. Lee of Oughterton and
1 Quoted in Green's "* Knutsford," p. 63.
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his son of GUerton, Mr, Brookes and Mr. Low of Chelford,
Mr. Colthurst, Mrs. Ward of Capesthome, Mr. Holland of
Mobberley, Mr. Philip Wright, and Mr. Randal Merrel of
Peover, Mr. Robert Kell, and several others ; most of which
had been hearers of Mr. Edge at Withington, and were some
of the most eminent persons for religious knowledge and
wisdom, for a spirit of prayer, for a true Christian temper and
regular conversation that ever I had the happiness to be
acquainted with."
It is interesting to notice how many of these names are
connected with the Holland family. Mr. Colthurst and Mr.
Brookes were both ancestors through the marriage, presently
to be mentioned, of John Holland with Mary Colthurst in
17 18. Mr. Low was one of the residuary legatees of Thomas
Deane together with John Holland in 1695 (see p. 149), and
the Wrights were intimate friends of Mary Holland n^e Colt-
hurst, as evidenced in her diary.
A connection with the Nonconformist Chapel at Knuts-
ford thus begun has lasted almost down to the present day,
each generation standing steadfastly to the traditions of the
family, and frequently giving its sons to the ministry, and its
substance in support of the cause.
Administration of John Holland's goods was granted on
the 22nd January 1705 — five days only after his death — to
his younger son, William Holland, chapman, of Macclesfield,
John Holland, his eldest son, being surety. Among the papers
relating to the administration, at Chester, is a letter addressed
" to all Christian people," &c, to whom ** John Holland, Thomas
Holland, Peter Holland, and Daniel Holland, sonnes of John
Holland, late of Macclesfield, send greeting.*' It further states
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that '' whereas the said John Holland, the father, departed this
life on or about the 1 7th January instant, not having made any
will or testament," &c., •*and leaving five sonnes (and no
daughter or sonnes-inJaw) att the time of his death, to witt,
William Holland and the aforesaid John, Thomas, Peter, and
Daniel," therefore the said four renounce their right to
administer their father's goods in favour of "their brother
William Holland of Macclesfield, chapman."
This document is interesting as affording considerable proof
in the pedigree at this point, but more especially since all the
above-named brothers signed the document, and the writer has
taken careful tracings of the signatures, which will be seen on
the opposite page. The Hannah Holland who acted as a
witness was probably the grand-daughter of the intestate, and
who afterwards married Benedict Brooke of Toft.
John Holland (HI.), the eldest son and heir of John
Holland, was baptized at Alderley on the ist June 1656. He
married at Alderley, on the 23rd February 1685, Mary Deane
of Alderley, by whom he had at least eleven children. Mary
Deane's parentage is not known, but she was a niece of Thorfias
Deane of The Park House in Nether Alderley, a house which
has since been replaced by the stately mansion of Lord Stanley
of Alderley. It is a curious fact, worthy of mention, that a
strong tradition prevailed in the Holland family that one of
their ancestors about this time married the daughter of one of
the Stanleys of Alderley. This tradition evidently arose from
this connection, as Thomas Deane leaves his house to his
"cozen William Stanley of Astle in Chelford," who had
married Sarah Deane, another niece of Thomas Deane, from
whose descendant it passed into the possession of a family
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of the name of Tasker, and finally into the hands of the
Stanleys of Alderley.^ There is nothing, however, to prove
that William Stanley of Astle was related to the family of
Alderley. William Stanley also acted as executor of John
Holland and guardian of his younger children.
In this interesting will Thomas Deane leaves to " Thomas
Stanley [son of William Stanley of Astle], John Holland,
junior, of Mobbcrley, and Thomas Woods of Marthall, all my
books except my Bible;" to "my godson, Thomas Stanley,
and my niece, Mary Holland, my silver spoons;" to "John
Holland, my silver seale, my little silver breast buttons, and to
Mary, his wife, my pocquet watch with the studied [su] case."
He also leaves "to my godson, Thomas Stanley, and my niece,
Mary Holland, equally betwixt them, what stockes of bees I
have att John Smith's in Over Alderley, att Isaac Peerses in
Nether Alderley, and att James Bibbie's in Chorley." '
Mary Holland was buried at Mobberley on the 23rd
December 1700, and John Holland appears to have married
as his second wife, on the 14th April 1705, at St. Michael's,
Chester, Mary Hopton of Knutsford, widow. His second wife,
however, must have predeceased him, as she is not alluded to in
his will. He himself died in 1713 at the age of fifty-six, and
was buried at Mobberley on the 22nd January. His last illness
seems to have been a protracted one, since he made his will as
long before his death as the 21st April 171 2, and in this he
mentions that he was labouring " under many infirmities."
His will, which is printed nearly in extenso in the Appendix,
is a very fiill and interesting one, and beside his signature, is
* Earwaker's " East Cheshire," vol. ii. p. 613.
' See Appendix, p. 149.
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the earliest example of the armorial seal used by the Hollands
of Mobberley, a drawing of which will be seen opposite.
The will contains an interesting list of field names on the
Damhead estate, some of which remain to this day, as will be
seen by comparing them with the list printed on page 48. He
leaves some curious gifts to his son and heir, "my pocquett
watch " — possibly the " studied " one left to his wife by Thomas
Deane — "a Brass clock, all the ceilling that my father left in
the house when he removed to Macklesfield, my Black-horse
called Buck, and also one feather-bed and feather Boulster,
two pillows, two pillow-beares, one Rugg, one payre of Sheets,
Two Blanketts, Two Towells, Two Napkins, to be chosen by
my Executors, and also my fouleing-Gunn,"
To Thomas, his second son, he only left ;^ioo — "having
layd out considerable in his education/' Thomas had been
trained for the Nonconformist ministry, and became a minister
at Wem in Shropshire, He also left him "my pendulum
watch, Burkitt upon the New Testament, the Bible in folio,
and a desk covered with Red Leather, and the gold-ring he
commonly weareth."
To his son Peter he left ;^i40, which he was to receive
when he attained the age of twenty-one, also his " large Red silk
quilt, the Chest that was at Knutsford, and such goods of mine
as shall be there at the time of my deceese,*' — •' a gold-ring and
my Bible with silver clasps." This reference to Knutsford is
interesting; it possibly points to the second wife of John
Holland having had some property there ; it will be remembered
that she was a Mary Hopton of Knutsford, widow. This son
Peter eventually became an officer for the collection of salt
duties at Northwich.*
^ Huntei's Minorum Gentium^ vol. i. p. 1761
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To his daughter Abigail he leaves ^' £200 and a great
chest with a panelled lid and a little wood cabinet with several
drawers in it, a gold chain, a Patch-work squob-cushion, a gold
ring she hath in her owne keepinge, my Trunck and a cow att
her owne choyce," and *' the Bible that commonly useth to be
att KnottesfonL" To Katherine, his daughter, he leaves ;^200
when she is twenty-one, ''a large black cheste, a Blood-stone
necklace, and a handkerchief-box." While to his youngest
daughter, Mary, he leaves the sum of ;^200 when she reaches
the B%it of twenty-one, and '*my cheste of drawers and the
smalest ringe.'*
The executors of the will and the guardians of the younger
children were *' William Stanley of the Parke in Nether
Alderley and Peter Colthurst of Sandle- Bridge in Little War-
ford, gentlemen."
From the inventory attached to the will we get some hints
as to the size of the house, reference being made to "the
Parley," "the clossett adjoyninge to ye Parlor," "the Hall,"
"the Parlor Chamber," "Mr. John Holland's chamber," "Mr.
Thomas Holland's room,'' "the best chamber," " Mrs. Abigail's
chamber," and "the chees-chamber." This makes at least a
nine-roomed house, as there probably was a kitchen in addition
to the rooms enimierated.
Among "the goods" are included "eight ledder [leather]
chairs and one elbow-chaire," valued at ;^i ; " two wooden
chaires," "one ovell table," "two lookinge-glasses," "glasses
upon the chimney-peice," and "nine silver spoons and three
tea spoones," and " fourteen hundred of cheese."
John Holland, the eldest son of John Holland, and his
brother Thcmias were twins, and were bom on the 7th Decem-
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ber 1690, and baptized at Mobberley four days later.- Thomas
Holland, as has already been mentioned, was educated for the
Nonconformist ministry.^ He was trained under the Rev. Mr.
Cunningham of Manchester, and was examined, approved, and
allowed to preach as a candidate by Matthew Henry and Mr.
Murrey of Chester in 171 1. He was ordained in 1714 and
appointed to the charge of the Baptist Chapel at Kingsley
near Frodsham, where, in 171 5, it is recorded, he had a con-
gregation numbering one hundred, thirty of whcwn ^were of
sufficient substance to have votes for the county. He removed
to Shropshire in 17 17. He married Mary Savage of Wren-
bury Wood, a niece of the Rev. Matthew Henry, the well-
known commentator. They had several children, two of whom
were educated for the ministry, though only one, the Rev.
Philip Holland, continued a Nonconformist ; he was located at
Bolton.
John Holland (IV.), the eldest son and heir, succeeded to
the Damhead estate at his father's death in 17 13, and married
early in 17 18 Mary, the daughter of Peter Colthurst of Sandle-
bridge in Little Warford by his wife Elizabeth Brooks of
Chelford. The Colthursts had held this estate of Sandle-
bridge for several generations, and it eventually passed into
the possession of the Holland family. It seems to have
b^n bought originally in 1562* by John Millington and
Henry Hough. From Hough a portion seems to have passed
to Thomas Colthurst in 1618, but he apparently sold it; while
in 1666 we find a Millington Colthurst, son of Richard Colt-
hurst, who had married Margaret, daughter of Robert Milling-
* Urwick*s " Nonconfonnity in Cheshire," p. 452.
' Leyccstert** Antiquities," p. 386.
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ton and grand-daughter of John Millington, holding the other
half, which had originally belonged to John Millington.
Among the late Mr. E. S. Holland's papers ^ is the copy of
a letter, unsigned and undated, evidently written early in this
century, from which it appears that Peter Colthurst of Sandle«
bridge was the son of Millington Colthurst by his wife Sarah
Fallowes, a daughter of John Fallowes of Fallowes,* and a
niece of Lord President Bradshaw, the famous Cromwellian
judge. The letter referred to is as follows : —
*'My gt gt grandfather, named Colthurst, married Miss
Fallows, a niece of Judge Bradshaw. His son, Peter Colt-
hurst (who died about 70 years ago), married a Miss Brooks
of Chelford, by whom he had 7 children. My mother's father,
Thomas, the eldest, a clergyman, married Miss Bill, died at
Knutsford, whither he came from Whitchurch. John, who
left the estate of Sandlebridge to Mr. S. Holland, Sam and
Peter, the other three sons of Peter Colthurst's 3 daughters
were married, Mary, Elizabeth, and Ann. Mary married John
Holland of Mobberley, father of Mr. S. Holland of Sandle
Bridge. Elizabeth married Mr. Cartwright of Newcastle,
Staffordshire, and died without issue. Anne died unmarried.
1 In the tame coUection are some notes which are stated to have been sent by
a Mr. T. D. Hibbert, and to be from HarL MS. 2039, at the British Museum. The
notes are in Mr. E. S. Holland's handwriting, and are as follows :— *' John Millington
of Nether Knutsford, who with Henry Hough of the same, purchased the lands
in Little Warford in Marthall of Gilbert Leigh, Esq., of Leeds in Yorkshire and
Middleton in Lancashire. Richard Coulthurst of London, student at law, who
married Margaret Millington, daughter of Robert MilHngton, son of the said John
Millington. Millington Coulthurst, son and heir of said Margaret, who desires to
know how the esute came from Robert de Vernon, Knt, to Gilbert Leigh, and how
the pedigree went, and what right came to him, the said Millington, of the river
running between Little Warford and Marthall, and what you find touching the
said estate."
* Earwakei^s " East Cheshire," vol. ii. p. 619.
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Mr. Holland of Mobberley had by his wife Mary Colthurst
lo children. Mr. Thos. Holland of Wem was twin brother
to Mr. John Holland of Mobberley. Mr. Thos. Holland of
Wem was the father of Mr. Philip Holland of Bolton and nine
others, one of whom died an infant. Mr. Philip Holland of
Bolton was brother to Mr. Thos. Holland, and both of them
married daughters of John and Mary Holland of Mobberley."
A story of John Holland is also preserved among the same
collection of papers which is worthy of mention.
'* A remarkable instance of this [his integrity of character],
and of his daring to incur the risk of a quite contrary public
impression of himself, occurred in the case of a Mr. Wylde,
who was so extremely incensed at the misconduct of his son
that he determined to cut him off and leave his estate to Mr.
Holland, who, fully convinced that should he refuse, Mr. Wylde
would leave it to somebody else who might not act for the
benefit of the testator's family, accepted the bequest, and after
suffering much censure and obloquy for so doing, continued to
manage the estate and advise young Wylde, who afterwards
became a reformed character, whereupon Mr. Holland restored
the whole property to him much improved, though he himself
had nine children with a property of inferior value."
Mary Holland's brother was Dr. Peter Colthurst, surgeon,
of Sandlebridge and Knutsford, a fact that is worthy of note
by those who are interested in the study of heredity.
The children of this union were ten in number, the most
celebrated of whom was the eldest son John, who was, how-
ever, never married, and did not live to succeed to the property,
dying in 175 1, nearly twenty years before his father. He
was baptized at Mobberley on the 24th November 1720, and
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trained at the Knutsford School under Mr. Isaac Antrobus,
a famous schoolmaster of that time ; he afterwards went to
Dr. Rotheram's Academy in Kendal. His mother refers to
this in her diary, and says, under date August 5, 1740:
'*My son John set out to Kendall with a design to persue
his studdys for y* great worke of ye ministry." As an indi-
cation of the difficulties of travel at this time, the following
quotation from the same diary six months later may be
cited: "April ye 2, 1741. — My son John came back from
Kendall, walk't on foot, found good frinds on y* road, had
been preserved in Health in absence from us; we have en*
couragement from his Tutor of his improvement and Like*
ness for usefulness."
On October the 3rd, 1743: **My son John set out for
Glasgow, arrived there ye loth," where he seems to have
spent two years. After this he was for some time assistant
to Dr. Eaton at Nottingham, certainly until late on in 1750.
He is said to have had a call to a congregation in Chowbent,
but died before commencing his work, being buried at Knuts-
ford, 28th December 1751. Two volumes of his sermons
have been printed, both of which at the time were highly
valued by many readers.
The second son, Peter Holland, who was bom 14th
October 1722, also died before his father, being buried at
Knutsford Chapel, 26th March 1761. He was an attorney
in Knutsfctfd, and married Margaret, daughter of William
and Margaret Bostock of Nether Knutsford, by whom he
had three sons and three daughters, the eldest son being
John Holland, who succeeded his grandfather in his Mob*
berley property, and died in 1835. From this Peter was
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descended the late Mn Robert Holland, who eventually sold
the Damhead estate.
The third son, Thomas, died shortly after attaining his
majority in 175 1.
Samuel Holland, the fourth son, moved to Knutsford,
and as it is with his descendants that this book particu-
larly deals, we will defer reference to him until the next
chapter.
Of the daughters, Elizabeth married first John Norbury
of Norbury House in Great Warford, possibly a distant re-
lation of her own, as it will be remembered, her great grand-
father married a daughter of Thomas Norbury of Alderley.
She married secondly, about 1775, as his second wife, Peter
Swinton of Nether Knutsford. Relationships are rather
complicated things sometimes, but it would not be easy to
present a more puzzling complication than is revealed in the
fact that Elizabeth's brother Samuel had already married a
daughter of Peter Swinton by a first wife !
Mary married the Rev. William Turner of Wakefield, a
well-known Nonconformist minister, and had issue. Mn
Turner was the son of the Rev. John Turner, a minister
in Preston in Lancashire, who, as Green relates in his book
on Kuntsford (p. 65), was publicly thanked in the presence
of King George's army for his bravery and for the service
he had rendered to the Hanoverian cause in the rebellion of
1 71 5. It appears that he had armed the young men of his
congregation, and one night when on patrol he had taken
prisoner a messenger from the rebels who was the bearer of
important dispatches and letters. John Turner is described
as a man of athletic make, a veritable member of the Church-
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militant. Mr. William Turner eventually became minister at
Knutsford and lies buried in the old chapeL
Anne married her cousin, Thomas Holland of Manchester,
merchant, who was a son of the Rev. Thomas Holland of
Wem, while Catherine married another son of the same man,
the Rev. Philip Holland of Bolton, to whom allusion has
already been made. Abigail married her cousin, Mr. William
Coppock of Stockport Among Mr. Holland's papers is a
copy of a letter dated February lo, 1838, from, apparently,
Miss Margaret Holland of Mobberley to Miss Abigail Holland
of Knutsford, referring to the Coppock family.
** Mobberley, Ftbruary 10, 1838.
*^ My D* Cousiif Abigail, — I am pleased if in anything I can oblige
you, altho my Eyes are very indifferent, and indeed most of my members
are nearly worn out. When you send the history of the Coppock
Family pray make my kindest regards to y^ Brother, S. Holland. I
have ever esteemed him. I will begin with my first knowledge of the
Coppocks. Mr. Coppock of Ringway married my Grandfather*s sister,
and their son William married my Aunt, Abigail Holland. I was at
their wedding, and when she had taken leave of her friends that went
with her to Church, she rode behind her Husband on a pilion to Stockport.
Now during the time my Uncle and Aunt brought up their Family I was
not in the neighbourhood, or at least not at liberty; therefore Cousin
Sam and jrou must remember more of them than I do. For as long as
my uncle Holland of Sandle Bridge lived the Coppocks frequently went
tiiither. Well now I am coming to that part Cousin Sam wishes to be
informed about When my uncle Coppock had realized a property, as
you know, he built a House a little way out of the Town and gave up
business to his Son, who married his Sister's apprentice. Miss Magnall.
At that time she could have but a small Fortune, for her sisters were
making their way in the world ; they had a large Family ; business did not
answer to Cousin Wm as it had done to my Uncle, and during his
Ufe time they could but just make do. Miss Magnall, who kept a
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school at Crofton, gave Catherine her education. The Boys went to
school to the Curate of Stockport, who is a good gramarion, and they
were all educated under him. Miss C« married a man in the medical
line and lives n*" London. James, the eldest son, serv'd his apprentice*
ship to his father, afterwards went to London, settled in business,
married, soon failed ; he was not calculated for trade ; he is a man of
superior abilities ; he articled himself to an Attorney for a short term, but
long enough to enable him to act when out of it, and be is now doing
very well ; he married a co-heiress. Mary Ann is not mistress of so
many fashionable accomplishments as her sister, but she is my favourite
and my Brother was much amused with her. I am very glaa she is
likely to be well settled. Henry is no doubt a clever attorney. He
was chose to be Town Clerk, which is, I believe, certain five hundred a
year — 'tis said as good as eight — he is, too, in full practice. There is
a Miss Ashton who was at school with his sisters.' I hope it is the
same Henry is engaged to ; she was at my House twice with tlie Cop-
pocks. A very pleasing Girl and rather remarkably handsome. Mrs.
Gaskill and Miss Lucy Holland have just been here, and Mrs. G.
tells me it is not Mary Ann but Charlotte that is going to be married,
and I am disappointed. Am afraid I shall not be able to go on so well
with my narrative. Charles Coppock, the youngest son, was with his
Brother in London whilst he was in trade ; he afterwards went into
business and I think he has failed, altho he seemed fit for nothing else.
Mr. W™ Coppock did not do very well in business I think, but has
abilities to take care of his property now that he is rich, and riches have
flowed in upon them. One of the sisters (Miss Magnall) was a Gover-
ness I think, and a Gentleman married her. He died, left no child ;
his widow had thirteen hundred a year jointure. She died not long
since and left Mrs. Coppock's children each several hundreds and all
that remained to Mrs. Coppock. Miss Magnall, who kept the school at
Crofton, realized more by it than any female I ever knew. I think all
the family of the Magnalls are dead except Mrs. Coppock, and the pro*
perty chiefly centers in her family. I think you will be tired of my
narrative — old women's tales are often tedious. Sir Walter Scott says
what squires call bother, and what men call prose* Adieu. I was very
glad to see Mrs. Gaskell ; give my love to her. — From y afiectionate
Friend, Margaret Holland.*'
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John Holland made his will on the ist February 1769, an
abstract of which will be found in the Appendix. In this, after
providing for his children, he leaves to the poor of Mobberley
the sum of forty shillings ; to the Rev. Robert Lord of Knuts-
ford, clerk, three pounds, and to " the Trustees of the Protestant
Dissenters' Chapel or Meeting-House in Nether Knutsford*'
the sum of five pounds. The interest on this sum is "to
be applied yearly to the use of the Minister,"
The will was proved on the 3rd September 1770 by Samuel
Holland, his son, and Peter Colthurst, " doctor in physick."
John Holland died on the 24th June 1770, and was also
buried in Knutsford Chapel, where his wife Mary had been
buried thirteen years before.
Before leaving this generation, it is necessary to return to
Mary Holland nde Colthurst, the mother of all these children.
She seems to have been a woman of exceptional force of char-
acter and sanctity of life. The short diary or notebook which
she left, a copy of which was among Mr. E. S. Holland's
papers, is of considerable interest, though couched in language
which does not always appeal to modern readers.
Before concluding this chapter it may not be out of place
to quote a few extracts from this diary.
Amongst y many kind providences Thou bast exercised over me
all my Life Long may I never forget those remarkable ones, ye safe
deliverances in child-birth. How ungrateful have I been in unthankful-
nest for great mercye ft ready to distrust him who has so often
helped me.
Many deliverances has my dear Husband had from dangerous
distempers w^ other poor Tamilyes have been deprived of Husband &
father, ft how forgetfull have we been of such mercye ft quickly again
carnal ft secure too much set on the workl.
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Children brought near to ye grave time after time & yet restored
again, Lord thou seems not willingly to correct us.
Jacky w^ not 3 years old in danger of haveing his hand taken of
w^ A Brake, but only took y^ end of his finger w^Nmt much damage
to him.
S^pi^'' 27, 1729. — Peter Holland A very narrow escape of being
drowned, fell into y« Brook comeing from school, carry'd down y« water
four roods had not ye wonderfull providence of God sent seasonable
help by hearing the screicks of y« children y* ware w* him, my child
had been gone in A moment, but ho I that I could not forget such an
affectmg thing.
[1732]. — ^This continues to be a year of Tryals, with [ ?] as
much as I thought I could bear. Gracious God pardon me wt I
have done amiss in any respect & give me more wisdom ft prudence
to behave towards y^ Better for y^ future help me to forgive such
as have injured us, ft do thou graciously forgive them ft grant y^ may
repent of their sins.
June ye 3*'. — Ye same year Jacky begun of y« small-pox ft had them
in A very high degree, so y< none scarce thought he would live. All y^ rest
had them ft were brought comfortably through. May we never forget
God's Distinguishing mercys both in y^ means & end, inclining our
frinds ft neighbours to be very usefull to us, past our own expectation
has thou gracious God helped us ft to thy Blessing would we ascribe alL
June ye 27. — We ware greatly surprized and amazed w^ a mighty
storm of Thunder ft hail such as was never seen in these parts, it
sweept away much of y^ fruits of y« Earth, all our Com, much damage
to y^ House ft Garden, but that we say tho' there be no flock in y« fold
nor no Herd in y« stall, tho y« figtree should not blossome nor there
be no fruit in ye vine nor y^ field should not yield her increase, yel
will we rejoyce in yc Lord ft joy in y« God of our Salvatioa Lord why
is it thou hast not cut us down as Cumber groimds.
Jan.y 29, 1734-5. — ^Abby Holland fell into ye fire, had A very
narrow escape of being spoiPd, but Blessed be God it was not worse,
thou Lord has preserved ft dost preserve.
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Ftb.y 18, 1734-5. — Bro' Colthurst had A son born, great mcrcys
ft a fine ChOd, was Baptised in Publick called Thomas : I went there
on ye 25 of march, sis"" was seized w*** y« small-pox that week & had
them in so fiavourable A manner it was great Cause of rejoycing, but
the Dear little one taken out of y^ world by them April 15.
•S^ 1735- — My Daughter Betty was very desirous to be admitted
to ye Sacrament, & I hope had a good work wrought in her soul, which
I would Heartily Bless God for his own work ft beg he wou'd carry on
ft perfect to y^ end. Oh that they may all live to his glory, & be a genera-
tion to seek ft serve him.
1735-6. — ^This year begins w^ new mercys, five of our little ones
come well through y^ measles w^ to some have been fatal
Bro. Holland preached Sacrament day March.
IVhiichurchf April y 6, 1735. — Sacrament day. Brother Colthurst
preach^.
Bra Colthurst over In Feb. 1735-6, preach'd one Lord day at
Knutsford.
D^ y first 1737. — ^About this time they have invited Bro. Colthurst
again to Knutsford. Lord grant he may be dericted aright, & if he accept
this it may greatly tend to thy Honner ft glory, his own comfort &
sattisfaction in the Esue. Many are & have been afflicted Throughout
most parts of the nation, many seized with sudden death from Throne
to the meanest of the Land.
Th$ Tenih of Dtunf* 1737. — God was pleased to try me A new
way by the Death of my Little dear Sally, who was greatly afflicted y^
last week it lived, but I hope tis gone to everlasting rest. I bless God
for divine support and comfortable frinds in this time of tryalL D^* bro
Colthurst came to do y« last offices for her as well as the first, &
preached the nth December.
Y* first day of January was my Dr Bro here. How afiectionately
did he pray with us ft for us. January ye 13 he was seized with
A slow fieavour ft y« 27 died. A great and wide breach upon us
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all and much lamented Loss to the Church of God just when he was
come to settle in the midst of us.
March y 27, 1739. — I parted with Peter to A profession I can't
say I was very fond of, but most of his other friends ware for it.
providence seem*d to favour it, A good family to put him too. God
almighty keep him from the snares & temptations of this deluding
world.
[1739] January y 9. — ^A fast proclaimed by ye government upon
ye account of warr w*** Spain for our Libertys & priviledges which ye
seem to deprive us, & indeed how God is pleased to visit us wth an
eztreamty of season such has as not been known for many years of
frost & snow, many poor people ready to starve. Oh that these
providences may tend to turn us from our sins that have been & are
so provoking to God almighty.
This violent season lasted for 2 months very severe, but we have not
wanted fire food nor rmment, but are comfortably brought through it
July ye 14. — ^Abby Holland had a great escape of being drowned
with playing on y* side of y« Brook.
June /A^ 14, 1 741, my dear fiather died, had a hunting fit at Knuts-
ford y^ day before came home, said he w^ pretty well & was as well
as he used to be to all outward appearance. Sistr Betty went up twice
& took him to be asleep in ye morning, but ye 3 time^ to her and the
Doctr to yf great surprise, found him Dead. They sent ofi" ye sorrowfuU
tideings to us at Knutsford just before we ware going to chappell in
ye afternoon. This is y® 3<i time within 2 years & half that I have
received y« sorrowfull tideings of ye Death of A Bro mother & ffiitber
as Dear as any cou'd be in yt relation to me, ye surprizeing newse
of each came to me on ye Sabbath day.
March ye 27, 1742. — Sis"" Colthurst left Knutsford, went to Chester
with her daughter and M*^ Bill. Some worldly differences at this time
have happened amongst us, but I must still pray for them that the
may never do any thing to forfit thy promise either to fiatherless or
widdow.
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March the last. — Daughter Abby broke her arm with a fall of a
Ladder. I wou'd be thankful! it waa no worse, for just before came
the ill news of Mr Isaac Antrobus being so hurt by a gun as to en-
danger his life, at least his Limbs.
AugHsi 289 1743. — Molly had a fall of a Horse in going to Chapel.
Hurt her arm, but not so ill as we feared.
July 8, 1744. — My son begun to preach at Ormskirk, we have
account his performances were acceptable.
Nov. 24, 1745. — The week past has been attended with a great deal
of bad tideings from our armies, many in great alarm & consternation.
Novetnber ye last dqy. — Every day brings fresh alarms, our Rebel
enemies drawing nearer ft nearer, 6 beside our own family come for
shelter.
De^ y 8. — ^Ye week past we had some interval! from our fears.
After many abuses in Mazfild [Macclesfield] they [the rebels] went to
Leek, pressed several to go with them, frotn their to Asburn, from their
to Darby. A little behind meeting with y« King's forces, ware frightened
back to Ashbum, Leek and poor Mazfild again. On Saturday night
they begun to come in ; all the Country alarmed again with great fear
of them ; one ft twenty came this day by the Hall and Mill and made
towards Altringham ; gave no disturbance in this neighbourhood.
April 26, 1746. — ^We have joyfull news from Scotland that the
Rebels are defeated by the Duke on the 16^ of this instant. We have
great outward Rejoicing.
Sept. 14, 1747. — My husband ft son being both with an useful
neighbour titheing com, the person that was with them was bit by
a mad dog ft died in consequence.
Feb. 17, 1748. — ^A general fast upon account of the war with our
enemies ft the pestilence among Cattle [by] which some parts of the
country have been long exercised. It now draws near our Borders in
Cheshire, where many precautions are used.
January 28, 1750. — I this day heard of a relation near ye same age.
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Cousin Brooks of Chelford, near to his last change. He died the 30^,
his age 54. he was a great contriver for ye convenience of this pre-
sent life.
March 3 1. — My dear brother Samuel took his leave of our world, he
was eleven years younger than I. He was serious, quiet, ft peacable.
When his friends would have diverted him with reading a play or
pretty History during his affliction, he said he thought sermons were
the fittest for him.
Oct. 2, 1750. — One of our Beasts was seized with the distemper
that has made such devastations round about us. We killed her
immediately as the Law directed & as my Husband & family thought
was what we ought to do, though our neighbours did not so.
Nov. 20 — Another was seized, which was done after the same
manner.
Dec. 7. — This day we killed the 3rd Cow. Many of our neighbours
have lost all.
March 17, 175 1. — Son Peter & his wife went to their house.
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HOLLAND OF KNUTSFORD
SAMUEL HOLLAND (V.), the fourth son of John
Holland of Mobbcrley, was bom on the 25th
I March 1734. A few references to his childhood
occur in his mother's diary. When he was nearly
six he met with a rather serious accident "My little boy,
Samuel," she writes, " fell down ye stairs and broke his arm, but
might have been much worse." And again in 1749 she writes :
" July ye 23. I cannot describe how I am got through ye week
past ; various things happened ; in ye beginning of it my own
indisposition, the alarm of Sammy's as we thought ye small pox."
He married at Knutsford, on the 10th October 1763,
Anne, the daughter of Peter and Hannah Swinton, of Nether
Knutsford. The Swintons were a family who had been closely
identified with Knutsford for over two hundred years. Both
the Colthurst and Swinton families would amplyn^epay further
investigation.
Samuel and Anne Holland had three sons and six
daughters. It is reasonable to suppose that both the parents
must have been remarkable people, as all three sons in their
several callings distinguished themselves, and their daughter
Elizabeth became the mother of one of England's most
winsome authors, Mrs. William GaskelL
Turning again to the papers of the late Mr. Edgar Holland,
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we find that "Mrs. Samuel Holland was a person of extra-
ordinary energy and will» and was rather the opposite of
her husband, who, though firm, was far quieter, and dis-
posed to treat his servants with more leniency than his
wife, who was excessively particular with them. To the
unostentatious merits of this excellent man, not only his
numerous family and family connections, but all who employed
or intrusted their affairs to him, bore willing testimony."
He possessed, besides Sandlebridge, an estate called Dog-
holes, near Great Warford. Sandlebridge came to him by
bequest from his uncle, John Colthurst of Little Warford, who
died in i774» and was buried in Knutsford Chapel
His son, Swinton Colthurst Holland, in a commonplace-
book (now in the possession of Mrs. Hutton, his grand-
daughter) writes in 1816 of his father shortly after his death :
''My father's course had been smooth and easy, happy and
contented, but not brilliant ; he was fond of farming, improved
his estate, was respected by all the neighbourhood and those
who knew him, and was remarkable for his strict int^^ty.'*
Peter Holland, their eldest son, became a well-known
surgeon in Knutsford, and was father of the famous Sir Henry
Holland, Bart, and grandfather of the present Viscount Knuts-
ford. Samuel Holland, the second son, came to Liverpool as
a young man, and founded an extensive business. Swinton
Colthurst Holland, the third son, also followed a commercial
career, and eventually became a partner in the firm of Messrs.
Baring Brothers of London.
Samuel Holland died on 26th May 18 16, at the age of
eighty- two, and was buried in Knutsford Chapel. His wife,
who had died two years earlier, was buried in the same chapel.
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Peter Holland, who succeeded his father in the Sandle-
bridge estate, was born on the 3rd of June 1766. As has
akeady been mentioned, he was trained as a surgeon, and
succeeded in establishing a large practice in Knutsford and
the surrounding district^
He married, first, Mary, the daughter of the Rev. William
Willetts of Newcastle, in Staffordshire, by whom he had seven
children : Henry, who was bom on the 27th October 1 788,
and succeeded his father ; Mary and Lucy, who never married ;
Elizabeth, who married the Rev. Franklin Howorth of Bury ;
and three children who died in infancy. By his second
wife, Mary, daughter of Jeremiah* and Esther Whitaker of
Manchester (married at Walcot Church, Bath, December 1808),
he had three children : Charles Aiken Holland, who married
Cunliffe of Manchester ; Susan, who married Dr. Dean,
a surgeon in Knutsford ; and Arthur, who died young.
Peter Holland, whose portrait will be seen on the opposite
page, lived to be nearly ninety, dying on the 19th January
1855.
He was succeeded by his son, Henry Holland of Sandle-
bridge, who was born on the 27th October 1788." It is worthy
of mention that his maternal grandmother was a sister of Josiah
Wedgwood, the potter. At the age of eleven he went to school
with his relative, the Rev. William Turner, at Newcastle-upon-
Tyne, where he remained for four years. After this he was
* Some interesting references to Dr. Holland and his son will be found in the
recently published '^Eariy Married Lifo of Maria Josepha, Lady Stanley," by Miss
Adeane.
* Called Daniel in some accounts.
* This account is taken from the account in the ''Dictionary of National
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at school for a year at St. Michael's Hill, Bristol, under the
Rev. John Prior Estlin, a well-known Unitarian minister.
In 1804 h^ ^^ apprenticed to a Liverpool merchant, with
special permission to study at Glasgow University during the
winter, but at the conclusion of his second session at Glasgow
he gave up business altogether and threw himself into the
study of medicine.
His versatility was great, as evidenced by his drawing up
an official statistical Report on Agriculture in Cheshire while
still under twenty years of age. He completed his medical
studies at Edinburgh, besides studying at Guy's and St
Thomas's Hospitals in London. In 18 10 he visited Iceland
with Sir George Mackenzie, Bart., and Richard Bright,
afterwards the famous doctor, then only a young man, in
fact, a year younger than Henry Holland himself. He made
considerable contributions towards Sir George Mackenzie's
** Travels in Iceland," which appeared shortly afterwards in
181 1. He took the degree of M.D. at Edinburgh and spent
the following year and a half in European travel.
In 1 8 14 he returned to the Continent as medical adviser to
the Princess of Wales, afterwards Queen Caroline, for whom
he always retained the highest regard, and for whose honour
he pronounced with so much emphasis. He was made a
Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians in 18 16, and
soon entered upon a fashionable practice at 1 1 2 Mount Street,
Berkeley Square, and it is recorded that in his fourth year
his income exceeded ;^i200. He then removed to Brook
Street, Grosvenor Square, where he remained during the rest
of his life. In 1816 he was admitted a Fellow of the Royal
Society, and in 1828 a Fellow of the College of Physicians.
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In a few years he resolved not to let his professional income
exceed ^^5000, and to spend all his leisure in study, recrea-
tion, and travel. He became one of the best known men
in London society, the friend and adviser of almost every
man of note. In 1837 he was appointed Physician - Extra-
ordinary to Queen Victoria; in 1840, Physician in Ordinary to
the Prince Consort, and he declined a baronetcy offered by
Lord Melbourne in 1841. Eleven years later he was made
Physician in Ordinary to the Queen, and in the next year
became a Baronet He was for many years President of the
Royal Institution. In later years he retired from practice,
but continued to make long tours. His last excursion was to
Russia; on his way back he attended the trial of Marshal
Bazaine at Versailles on 24th October 1873, returned to Lon-
don the next day, and died on the 27th October on his eighty-
fifth birthday.
He married in 1822 Miss M. E. Caldwell, daughter of
James Caldwell of Linley Wood, in Staffordshire; she died
2nd February 1830, leaving issue: Henry Thurstan Holland,
Francis James, Canon of Canterbury, and two daughters. In
1834 he married Saba, daughter of the Rev. Sydney Smith,
who died on 2nd November 1866, and by whom he had
three daughters. Lady Holland inherited much of her father's
wit, and wrote his Memoir, which was published in two
volumes in 1855.
Sir Henry Thurstan Holland, second Baronet, now Vis-
count Knutsford, was bom on the 3rd August 1825, and was
educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge, of which
University he became B.A. in 1847, and then chose the 1^^
profession. He was called to the Bar of the Inner Temple,
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and joined the Northern Circuit He soon acquired a fair
practice, and in 1858 and 1859 was employed by the/Govern-
ment, jointly with Sir W. Stephenson, Mr. G. Arbuthnot, and
Mr. George Hamilton, all high Treasury officials, in the
important work of reorganising the establishments of various
public offices, such as the Ecclesiastical Commission, the Poor
Law Board, and the Department of Woods and Forests.
In 1850 he had been appointed secretary to the important
Common Law Commission, composed of most eminent lawyers,
and in 1851 he was appointed by Lord Chancellor Truro to
assist Mr. Justice Willes in preparing the Common Law Pro-
cedure Acts of 1852 and 1854. He also aided Lord Chief
Baron Kelly in framing two criminal law Bills later on. It
may be added that soon afterwards Lord Campbell offered him
the County Court Judgeship of Northumberland, but he preferred
to keep to the Bar and declined that preferment In 1867 the
late Earl of Carnarvon appointed him to be legal adviser to
the Colonial Office, and he then gave up private practice.
In 1870 he was appointed to the Colonial Under-Secretary-
ship, and this office he held until August 1874, when, having
succeeded to the Baronetcy in 1873, he stood as Conservative
candidate for Midhurst, and was elected without a contest,
remaining its member until 1885.
Midhurst became absorbed in the county by the Redis-
tribution Act, and Lord Knutsford stood against the Marquis
of Lome as a candidate for the new borough of Hampstead,
winning the seat by a majority of 875 votes. Lord Salisbury
came into office almost immediately, and the Financial Sec-
retaryship at the Treasury fell to Lord Knutsford This office,
however, he did not hold long, as within a few months he was
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made Vice-President of the Committee of Council on Educa-
tion and a Privy Councillor. Upon the reconstruction of the
Salisbury Government in June 1886, he returned to the
Education Department, being re-elected at Hampstead without
opposition.
When, in 1887, the Right Hon. E. Stanhope was transferred
to the War Office, Lord Knutsford at length attained Cabinet
rank, and was appointed Secretary of State for the Colonies,
which position he held until Lord Salisbury's Government
resigned in 1892. It was during his tenure of office that the
first Colonial Conference was held in London in 1887 ; and there
can be no doubt that to the success of that Conference, over
which he presided, is largely due the closer knitting together
of the Colonies and the Mother Country. In 1888 he was
raised to the Peerage by the title of Baron Knutsford of
Sandlebridge, and in 1895, ^^ recognition of his services, he
was raised to the rank of Viscount^
Lord Knutsford has served upon many Royal Commissions,
€.g. on the questions of Fugitive Slaves, Penal Servitude,
Colonial Defence, arid Copyright; and for several years he
acted as Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee.
In 1895 Lo*^ Knutsford joined the Order of St John of
Jerusalem and became a Knight of Justice of that Order. He
accepted and has since held the important position of Director
and Chairman of the Ambulance Department of the St John
^ Tht aims borne by Lord Knutsford are as follows :— Per pale argent and
axure sem^ de lys, a lion rampant gardant, countercbanged debruised by a bendlet
engrailed gules. Cnri/— Out of a crown vallery or a demi-lion gardant per bend
argent and azure, charged with a bendlet engrailed countercbanged, holding in dexter
paw a fleur-de-lys argent Supporttrs — On either side a lion gardant argent gutt^ de
armes, the body chaiged with two fleurs^le-lys in fesse between two bars engrailed
azure. MtUo — Respice, aspice^ prospice.
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Ambulance Association. He is also a Trustee of the National
Portrait Gallery,
Lord Knutsford first married, in 1852, Miss E. M. Hibbert,
of Watford, a grand-daughter of the brilliant wit Sydney
Smith; she died in 1855 leaving three children, of whom the
Hon. S. G. Holland is heir to the title. Three and a half
years later he married the present Lady Knutsford, who is
the daughter of Sir Charles Trevelyan, Bart., and niece of the
late Lord Macaulay.
Of Samuel Holland's six daughters, Anne died unmarried
in 1809; Hannah married Mr. Samuel Lumb of Wakefield,
the second son of Richard Lumb of Wakefield, Esq., a descen-
dant of an old Nonconformist family in that town ; Mary died
at Knutsford unmarried in 18 12, as also did Catherine and
Abigail in 1822 and 1848. Elizabeth,^ Samuel Holland's
fourth daughter, married the Rev. William Stevenson, a man
who filled many r61es, being successively a farmer, teacher,
minister, boarding-house keeper, writer, and Keeper of the
Records to the Treasury. He was a native of Berwick-on-
Tweed. They had two children, a son, John, who died
unmarried, and Elizabeth Cleghom Stevenson, the talented
author of "Mary Barton" and other English classics. She
was bom on 29th September 18 10, at a house in Lindsey Row,
now part of Cheyne Walk in Chelsea, and within a month
of her birth her mother died. She was taken by a firiend to
her aunt, Mrs. Lumb, who was living at this time in Kniits*
ford, and brought up with her only daughter. The journey
down to Knutsford is represented by the travels of " babby '.'
1 This account of Mrs. Gaskdl is mainly taken from the article in the "Dic-
tionary of National Biography."
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in ** Mary Barton " (chap. ix.). Mrs. Lumb was not in good
circumstances, and lived in a modest house on the Heath
surrounded by an old-fashioned garden. Here Elizabeth
Stevenson spent a happy childhood, and when fifteen years
of age went to a school at Stratford-on-Avon kept by a Miss
Byerley, probably a distant relative. The Byerleys were con-
nected with the Wedgwoods, and Elizabeth Stevenson's uncle,
Peter Holland, as has been already mentioned, had married
a daughter of Catherine Wedgwood by her husband the Rev.
William Willetts. She remained at Stratford for two years.
For the next few years she was chiefly at Knutsford, though
she occasionally visited London, staying with her cousin Edward
Holland at his house in Park Lane.
On the 30th August 1832 she married at Knutsford Church
the Rev. William Gaskell, the minister of Cross Street Uni*
tarian Chapel, and went to live in Dover Street in Manchester,
where they remained for ten jrears, until they moved to
Rumford Street, and finally, in 1850, to 84 Plymouth Grove.
Her married life was full of happiness. We get glimpses
of the genial home circle in her Life of Charlotte Bronte.
Much of her time was devoted to the education of her
daughters.
In 1844, while staying at Festiniog, Mrs. Gaskell lost her
only boy from scarlet fever, and, to turn her thoughts, she com-
menced writing a story, which has since given pleasure to
countless readers, " Mary Barton." After the usual difficulties
in finding a publisher for a first story, she sold the copyright
to Messrs. Chapman & Hall for ;f 100, and it was published
in 1848. Immediate and remarkable success greeted its ap-
pearance; it ran through many editions, and has since been
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translated into French, German, and many other languages,
including Finnish.
" Mary Barton " was quickly followed by other books and
many magazine articles. ** Cranford " first appeared in Htmst*
hold Words, but was shortly afterwards issued in complete form.
This is perhaps her best known story. Lord Houghton has
described it as "the purest piece of humoristic description
that has been added to British literature since Charles Lamb."
Mrs. Gaskell enjoyed the friendship of many of the most
distinguished writers of the time, among her intimates being
Thackeray, Dickens, and Carlyle.
In 1850 she met for the first time that remarkable woman,
Charlotte Bronte, and a strong mutual affection grew up be-
tween these strangely different characters. So close was their
intimacy, that at Charlotte Bronte's death her father urged
Mrs. Gaskell to write the Life of her friend, a request to
which Mrs. Gaskell readily acceded. The " Life of Charlotte
Bronte," though a remarkable book, was the cause of some
rather bitter attacks on Mrs. Gaskell, which for a time gave
her a distaste for writing.
In 1863 "Sylvia's Lovers" appeared, and shortly after-
wards " Cousin Phillis " came out in the Comhill Magazine, to
be issued in complete form in 1865. "This story," says Dr.
Ward, " is beyond dispute in execution the most perfect of Mrs.
Gaskeirs works, and has scarcely been surpassed for combina-
tion of the sunniest humour with the tenderest pathos." It
is interesting to learn that Heathbridge in this story is drawn
from Sandlebridge, the home of her uncle, Peter Holland.
Mrs. Gaskell's last work was "Wives and Daughters,"
which, like '* Cousin Phillis," first appeared in the Comhill
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Magazine. Her strength b^fan to fail when nearing the end
of the story, though her exertions never relaxed, and on Sunday
the 1 2th November 1865 she died from heart disease without
a moment's warning. She was at the time talking to her
daughters, three of whom were around her, in the country-
house at Holyboume, near Alton, in Hampshire, which she
had bought with the proceeds of her last book, and which she
intended to present as a surprise to her husband. She was
buried in the Old Chapel Yard at Knutsford
Samuel Holland's third son, Swinton Colthurst Holland,
was bom at Sandlebridge on the 27th November 1777, being
the ninth child of his parents. He began his business career
in Liverpool in 1793, in the office of a Mr. James Maury, who
was engaged in trade with the United States of America. In
1798 Mr. Holland began business for himself in partnership
with a Mr. Strickland, but the venture did not prove successful,
and, after a visit to America in 1800, he dissolved partnership
with Mr. Strickland and sailed for Italy, where, in i8oa, soon
after the Peace of Amiens, he started business in Venice.
During the following year Mr. Holland travelled extensively
in Italy, and in April 1803 finally determined to abandon his
efforts to create a business at Venice, and. settled instead at
Trieste, where he entered into partnership with a Mr. Riggin,
the American Consul.
Some years before, Mr. Holland had become engaged to
be married to Miss Anne Willetts, the daughter of the Rev.
William Willetts of Newcastle, county Stafford, a Noncon-
formist minister, and a sister of Dr. Peter Holland's first
wife. In 1805 Miss Willetts having recently lost her widowed
mother, and Mr. Holland*s business prospering, he decided to
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go back to England and carry out his engagement They
were consequently married on the 9th May 1805 ^^ ^^ Parish
Church of Knutsford. Mr. Holland, in his Diary, says:
" Our wedding was quite private, and the day was spent at
Sandlebridge, my father's house; we remained there and at
Knutsford a few days with our friends, and then went to my
brother Samuel at Liverpool." After staying there a few days
they travelled across Europe to Trieste. Shortly after their
arrival in Trieste the war between Austria and France broke
out, and many and exciting were the experiences which they
had. These culminated in Mr. Holland's arrest and imprison-
ment, from which he only escaped by consenting to pay a fine
of about ;^i500. This sum he paid by a bill at three months,
but fortunately before the due date arrived, peace had been
concluded, and the sum was consequently not paid.
In 1808 Mr. Holland determined to leave Trieste, owing to
the unsettled political aspect of affairs in Austria, and accord-
ingly sailed for Malta, where he carried on business until 18 10,
when he and his family returned to England and settled at
Newington Green, and afterwards at Hackney. In December
1 8 14 Mr. Holland was offered a partnership in the firm of
Baring Brothers, at this time, as Mr. Holland says in his Diary,
''perhaps the first mercantile house in the world," and from this
date became one of the most active partners. In 18 16 Mr.
Holland moved to Russell Square, where he continued to live
until 18 19, when he purchased an estate called the Priory, Roe-
hampton, where he died in 1828. In his will, which is dated 17th
November 1827, and proved on the 28th February following,
the testator refers to real estate in Surrey, Toxteth Park, near
Liverpool, and at Over Peover and Bamshaw, county Chester.
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Mr. Holland had seven children: (i) Edward Holland, bom
at Trieste, nth February 1806, who succeeded his father ; (2)
Caroline, born at Trieste, 27th March 1807, who lived and died
unmarried at Knutsford; (3) Charlotte, bom at Malta, loth
August 1808, who married John Isaac of Worcester, Esq.,
and had two sons and three daughters; (4) Louisa, bom at
Malta, 7U1 February 18 10, who married in 1857 the Rev.
Richard Crofts, Vicar of Hillingdon ; (5) Frederick, bom in
London, 6th August 18 14, who became an officer in the Royal
Navy, and married, first, Susan, daughter of Samuel Christian
of Malta, and, secondly, Anne, daughter of the Right Hon.
Lord Demnan; he died in 1857, and left four sons and three
daughters; (6) George Henry, born at Hackney, 31st May
1816, was called to the Bar, married Charlotte Dorothy,
daughter of the Right Hon. Lord GifTord, and had issue four
sons and two daughters ; and (7) Jessie, who died in infancy.
Edward Holland, the eldest son, who was bom nth
February 1806, succeeded his father, and lived for many years
at Dumbleton, a property near Evesham in Gloucestershire.
He was educated at Eton and trained for the Bar, but never
practised. He represented East Worcestershire in Parliament
for some years, and subsequently (1855^8) the borough of
Evesham. In politics he was a Liberal Edward Holland
married in 1832 Sophia, daughter of Elias Isaac of Wor-
cester, by Harriet, daughter of Wolryche Whitnwre of
Dudmaston, coimty Salop, and had issue three sons and six
daughters: (i) Harriet Sophia, married in 1865 Crompton
Hutton, Barrister-at-Law, Judge of County Court for fifteen
years, and has issue one son and two daughters. (2) Edward
Thurstan, Barrister-at-Law, married in 1866 Marianne, daughter
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of Rev. William Gaskell, died in 1884, and had issue four
daughters and three sons ; two sons and one daughter survive
him. (3) Frederic Whitmore, Vicar of Evesham, died 1881 ;
married, first, in 1870, Penelope, daughter of Robert Martin,
Esq. ; she died in 1873, leaving one son and one daughter. He
married, secondly, Elinor Treherne, daughter of John Martin,
Esq., and leaves one son. (4) Anna Caroline, married in 1875
Charles Gay Roberts, Esq., and had three daughters ; he died in
1899. (5) May Emily, died unmarried. (6) Swinton Colthurst,
Admiral in Her Majesty's Navy, married Eva, daughter of
Captain Williams, R.N., and has one son and two daughters.
(7) Frances Margaret, married in 1870 Captain W. Bentinck
Ryan, Indian Army, died at Lucknow in 1874, leaving two sons
and one daughter. (8) Lucy Georgina, married in 1880 Captain
W. J. L. Wharton, R.N., now Sir W. Wharton, Hydrpgraphcr,
and has issue three sons and two daughters. (9) Jessie Clara,
married in 1876 Captain Pennell, 48th Regiment, and has issue
three sons and four daughters.
Edward Holland married, secondly, in 1857, Frances Maria,
daughter of S. Christian, Esq., of Malta, and widow of Robert
Hunter. Of two sons and two daughters, only two survived
their father, Herbert Holland, now Chief Constable of Derby-
shire, and a daughter, Edith Jane, who died in 1889.
Mr. Holland took a very deep interest in all matters relating
to agriculture, being an early experimenter with the steam-
plough, and the possessor of some celebrated Shorthorns and
Shropshire sheep. One of his favourite projects was the Agri-
cultural Collie at Cirencester, of which he was an untiring
friend and patron.^ Mr. Holland died in 1875, si^d after his
death Dumbleton was sold Mrs. Holland died in 1898.
1 See Appendix, p. 163.
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HOLLAND OF LIVERPOOL
(VL)/^^AMUEL HOLLAND, the second son of Samuel
Holland and his wife Anne Swinton, was born
in 1768. He settled in Liverpool towards the
close of last century, where he continued to live
for the greater part of his life. Here he founded a business
which extended very widely, and from which he derived a
considerable fortune. In the year 1821 Mr. Holland resided
in Toxteth Park, his office being No. 6 York Street, off
Duke Street For some years he was in partnership with a
Mr. Humble, the style of the firm being Messrs. Humble and
Holland. He married, 14th September 1796, at St Anne's
Church, Great Richmond Street, Liverpool, Catherine, daughter
of John Menzies of Rodney Street, Liverpool.
John Menzies was an accountant in Liverpool, and married
in 1766, at St Nicholas Church, Liverpool, Anne Merry,
by whom he had six children, Catherine, the wife of Samuel
Holland, being the third child, and bom in 1771. John Menzies,
who was bom in 1735, was the son of Alexander Menzies of
Edinburgh, by his wife Stewart, and grandson of
Menzies, by his wife, who was a daughter of the Laird of
Donmachary.^
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Samuel Holland and Catherine, his wife, had six children :
Anne, born 27th June 1797, died unmarried in 1850; Charles
Holland of Liverpool, born 12th June 1799, died 5th
February 1870; Frances, born 23rd September 1800, died
unmarried in 1883; Menzies> bom 4th April 1802, died at
Leghorn 181 7; Samuel, born 17 th October 1803, died 27th
December 1892 (see page 89); and lastly, Catherine, born
17th November 1804, married Richard Greaves, of The Cliff,
Warwick, and died without issue ist March 1886.
Samuel Holland died 28th September 1851, aged eighty-
three, and was buried at the Ancient Chapel of Toxteth, his
wife having predeceased him on the ist September 1847, at
the age of seventy-six. Their eldest son (VII.), Charles,
was born on the 12th June 1799. After an education at
Nottingham, he was sent to business at the early age of
thirteen, being placed in the firm of Baring Brothers at Malta,
a firm in which his uncle, Mr. Swinton Holland, was an active
partner. He remained for some years at Malta, and after
his return to England, when about nineteen years of age,
went out to Buenos Ayres, where he rapidly attained to an
important position, and in two years was appointed manager
of Messrs. Fair & Co., at that time one of the largest
business houses in Buenos Ayres.
Political events at Buenos Ayres obliged him to seek
employment on the west coast of South America, where he
carried on business for a lengthened period, being out on the
coast at one time for ten years in control of the house of
Messrs. Robertson & Co. at Lima and Valparaiso. Here
again, however, political events — the war between the Spaniards
and the National Party in throwing off their dependence upon
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Spain — interfered with Mr. Holland's prospects, and he re-
turned eventually to the River Plate and Brazil, establishing
houses there, principally at Rio Grande do Sul.
On his return to England he continued his connection with
South America until his retirement about 1855. He married,
on the 15th November 1838, Elizabeth, second daughter of
William Gaskell of Latchford, near Warrington.^
In 1844 Mr. Holland bought the estate of Liscard Vale,
in the parish of Wallasey, in Cheshire, where he lived until
his death. He was a magistrate for the county.
His public career may be said to have begun with the
introduction of the Reform Bill, of which he was a most ardent
supporter. He afterwards fought for the principles of Free
Trade and the repeal of the Com Laws, long before the
Liberal party as a body had recognised the justice of these
movements. After these great steps towards the freedom of
trade had been gained, he was among the first to join the
Financial Reform Association, of which he became president
in 1865, an office which he held until his death. He was also
one of the founders of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce,
and was elected president in 1856. He represented that
Chamber at the great International Congress held at Brussels
in the same year. On this occasion he made a speech in
1 William Gaskell was bom about 1777, and died 15th March 1819, aged forty-
two : he was the son of Samael Gaskell of Warrington (bom 1733, ^^^ ^^ ^^V i^iS)*
by bis wife Anne Woodcock. Samuel Gaskell was the son of Roger Gaskell of
Warrington, who was bom at Great Sankey in 1701, and married on 6th February
1720, Elizabeth, daughter of Zachary Barnes, and grand-daughter of Richard Bames.
Elizabeth Gaskell died in 1765. Roger Gaskell was the son of Samuel Gaskell, a
tanner in Sankey, near Warrington, who married about 1699 an Elizabeth Dutton,
probably of Warrington. (From Gaskell pedigree among the late E. S. Holland's
MS. notes.)
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French, which was considered by some present as one of the
ablest delivered at the Congress, and this in spite of the fact
that he had not expected to be called upon to speak in a
foreign language.
His name will be remembered especially in connection
with the measures for the application of limited liability to
partnerships, and also in connection with the reform of the
banking and currency system in this country. His evidence
before a Committee of the House of Commons on the question
of banking is considered among the most important upon
that subject.
Of advanced opinions, and always ready to avow them,
he was held in the highest esteem by men of all parties, and
a signal proof of this is the fact that when the late Earl of
Derby was in power, Mr. Holland's name was placed on the
Commission of the Peace for the county of Chester, and he
would have also been similarly appointed for the borough of
Liverpool had he not declined the honour.
He was invited to contest Liverpool in the Liberal inte-
rest at the Parliamentary election in i860, but was reluctantly
compelled to decline this offer owing to a weakness of the
throat, which he was medically advised might develop dan«
gerously if he were to exert his voice unduly. He was one
of the earliest presidents of the Liverpool Philomathic Society,
of which society he was a lifelong member.
Mr. Holland died suddenly from Roman fever in 1870, at
the age of seventy-one, and was buried at Toxteth Chapel
His wife survived him upwards of twenty years, dying in
1892 at the age of eighty. They had ten children : Charles
Menzies, bom 1839; Margaret Anne, bom 1841, married in
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1869 John Frederick Schwann of Oakfield, Wimbledon, and
has issue three sons and four daughters; Arthur, bom 1842,
and Waker, his twin brother; William Gaskell, born 1843;
Edith, bom 1845, married in 1875 Robert Norton of Coombe
Croft, Norbiton, Surrey, and has issue four sons and one
daughter; Edgar Swinton, bom 1847, ^^^^ unmarried in 1896 ;
Catherine Elizabeth, bom 1850, married in 1873 Arthur Wor-
thington Biggs of Putney Heath, Surrey, and had issue four
sons and one daughter; she died in 1891 ; Emily Lucy, bom
1853, married in 1882 John Carlisle of Ashburton House,
Putney Heath, and has issue one son and four daughters ; and
Mabel, bora 1856, of Niddry Lodge, Kensington, unmarried.
Mrs. Charles Holland was, as has been already stated, the
second daughter of William Gaskell, a manufacturer living at
Latchford, near Warrington, by his wife Margaret Jackson of
Leyland, near Preston, " of whom it is said * (and with reason)
that she was the handsomest and best lady married in Leyland
Church for some considerable time."
Mrs. Charles Holland was bora on the 21st September
1 8 12 at Warrington. The following notice from the columns
of TJu Inquirer^ is worthy of record : — " Mrs. Holland inhe-
rited the strong Nonconformist views of her father, William
Gaskell of Warrington, who was a member of one of the oldest
Presbyterian families in the North of England, and she derived
from them all through her life a strong sense of comfort and
religious support She was sister to the Rev. William Gaskell,
the well-known minister of Cross Street, Manchester, whom
she resembled in the unaffected charm of manner, which
1 E. S. Holland's MS. notes.
* Thi Inquirtr^ April 2, 1892, p. 219.
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expressed the harmonies of a mind alike gentle and earnest,
formed by nature and attuned by culture to be in all its
utterances a part of this world's spiritual music. Like her
brother, she had a grace of person and was brilliant in
conversation, although never talking for eflfect Her wit and
wisdom were always humanised by kindly sympathies and
dignified by unswerving adherence to the cause of truth and
justice.
" She received a thoroughly classical education, which con-
firmed in her an intellectual and poetic tendency, and raised her
high above the level of what then was thought to be the suffi-
cient culture of woman's mind. The classical authors, both
Latin and Greek, were, even to the end of her life, a constant
source of ever-recurring pleasure. When settled near Liver-
pool, Mrs. Holland constantly interested herself in benevolent
objects. One of these was the starting and carrying on of a
club or drawing-room for working-men and their wives to come
to of an evening ; another was the superintendence of a district
nurse among the poor in their own homes, a charity which at
that time was in its earliest infancy. She also helped to found
a cottage hospital in the low populous part of Seacombe;
and while she fulfilled in the highest sense of the word her
duties as a wife and mother, she found time for lettered ease,
and numbered among her intimate friends Hawthorne, Barry
Cornwall, Professor Morley, and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Gaskell
The intercourse with such minds encouraged the literary and
poetical side of her nature. She translated a great deal of
poetry from German authors, and wrote and published many
original poems, besides writing many literary articles. After
her husband's death she settled in London and helped all
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Holland's nephew, which met all the requirements and proved
a great success. The line is to the present day a prominent
feature in the progress and development of the Festiniog
district
Mr. Holland spoke the Welsh language fluently; in fact,
a story is told that on one occasion he was complimented in
the House of Commons on speaking English so well for a
Welshman as was assumed to be the case !
Mr. Holland began his political career in connection with
the county of Merioneth, in company with the late Mr. David
Williams of Castle Dendraeth, the first Liberal member who
had ever sat for this constituency. Mr. Holland supported
Mr. Williams* candidature most warmly, fighting through three
contests, the first two of which were unsuccessful, and on Mr.
Williams' death in 1869, he was unanimously chosen as the
Liberal candidate, and returned as Member for the county in
1870, a position which he held until his retirement in 1885.
He lived at Plas-yn-Penhryn after his father's death until
1876, and then at Maentwrog, and afterwards he bought the
beautiful estate of Cardeon, near Barmouth, where he lived
until his death, which occurred on the 27th December 1892.
Mr. Holland was twice married, and his widow still lives
at Cardeon.
Charles Menzies Holland (VHI.), the eldest son of Mr.
Charles Holland of Liscard Vale, was bom in 1839. He was
educated at private schools, married in 1872 Harriet Mar-
tineau, third daughter of John Ross Neill of Belfast. A civil
engineer by profession, he was either engineer to, or asso-
ciated with, the Crystal Palace (High Level), the Girvan and
Portpatrick Junction, Hoylake, Festiniog and Blaenau, West
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Widnes, and Deny Central Railways. In 1861 he designed
locomotive engines for the Festiniog Railway, and the designs,
afterwards somewhat improved upon by the builders of the
engines, were adopted, and the Festiniog Railway was opened
for public traffic in 1862. In 1870 he became partner in
the Messrs. Holland's slate quarry, near Festiniog, until the
termination of the quarry lease. In 1880 he constructed the
Deny Central Railway in Ireland, after which he retired from
professional work, and became connected with industrial and
other companies, and was one of the three founders of Messrs.
Brunner, Mond & Co. (Limited), of which and of other com-
panies he is a director. He is chairman of March wiel Parish
Council, Denbighshire, is a Liberal in politics, and his family
consists of two sons and four daughters. Residence, Bryn-y-
Gr6g, near Wrexham.
Arthur Holland, the second twin son, was born at Liver-
pool 13th July 1842, and married in 1868 Barbara, only
daughter of the late Frederic Schwann of London. He was
educated at private schools and at Trinity College, Cambridge,
taking honours in the Mathematical Tripos, January 1864.
In that year he entered the office of Lamport & Holt, Liver-
pool, and on ist January 1870 became the London partner of
that firm, and opened there their London house. That partner-
ship terminated with the death of his friend, Mr. W. J. Lam-
port, and he has since traded on his own account He is a
shipowner, the head of the firm of Arthur Holland & Co.,
London, Liverpool, and Buenos Ayres, is an M.A. of Cam-
bridge University, Justice of the Peace for Surrey, and director
of several companies. His family consists of five sons and
one daughter. His residence is at Wimbledon.
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Walter Holland, twin brother of Arthur Holland, was
bom 13th July 1842, entered the business of Messrs. Lam-
port & Holt in 1858, and subsequently became senior partner
of the firm. He has taken part in several business questions,
in which he has represented the shipowners of Liverpool,
and has also interested himself in some of the philanthropic
institutions of the city, but has not taken any prominent part
in Parliamentary affairs. In politics he is a Liberal. He
married in 1876 Alice Franklin Wray, a daughter of Lieut*
Colonel Wray of the Indian Service, and has four sons and
three daughters. He resides in Carnatic Hall, Mossley Hill,
near Liverpool.
William Gaskell Holland, fourth son of Charles Holland,
was born in 1843, ^^^ married in 1877 Mary Louise, eldest
daughter of Thomas B. Rees, merchant of Smyrna. He
was educated at private schools, and in 1868 entered a
cotton-broking business in Liverpool, and subsequently became
merchant in the Levant trade. He retired from business in
Liverpool in 1893. Residence, Glan Alyn, Gresford, Den*
bighshire. Has a family of one son and four daughters.
Edgar Swinton Holland, fifth son of Charles Holland, was
bom in 18471 and died unmarried nth November 1896. He
was educated at private schools, and later devoted himself to
a business career in Liverpool with ability and success. The
present volume has been largely based on facts drawn from the
extensive collection of genealogical and historical memoranda
relating to the family of Holland made by the late Mr. Edgar
Holland. On this collection, and in the researches which
it entailed, Mr. Holland brought to bear the force of a keen
and cultivated intellect.
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{From a CharUr^RoU in the possession of MR. IRELAND-
BlackbuRNE of Hale.)
[s. D.] — Henry [etc] to all to whom these presents may come.
Greeting. We have inspected the Charter of Lord John the King our
father in these words. John etc to all etc Greeting. Know ye that
we have given to our beloved Nicholas de la Huse for his good service
our capital rent of sixty shillings in the vill of Walton to himself and
his heirs in perpetuity. [With right of distraint in case of arrears.] And
we have conceded & by these presents do ratify the said Charter to
Nicholas & his heirs for even
In witness whereof we have made these our letters patent Given
by me at Westminister etc
[S. D.] — Know ye all [etc] that I Nicholas de la Huse have given &
by this present charter confirmed to Thurstan de Holand a capital rent
of ten pounds issuing out of the vills of Hale and Walton, which rent
was given to me by King John as appears by Record in the Patent
Rolls [Warranty clause]. In witness whereof etc
[ii July 1285]. — Let it be patent to all etc. that Robert Holand,
Knightt on the morrow of the Feast of the Seven Brothers in the year
of our Lord MCCLXXXV. gave & conceded in the presence of faithful
witnesses to Avina his daughter & Adam de Hibemia her husband &
the heirs of their bodies lawfully begotten between them, half of all the
land of Halewood together with his share of the old mill lying between
Ditton & the demesne of Alan le Norreis & his share of the new mill
lying between Torboke Park & Halewood. And the %^ Robert further
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granted the right of free grinding to their tenants for their own com.
And lest there sh<i be any dissension between the heirs of the s<^ Robert
& the heirs of the s^ Avina, he chose six Jurors who sh^ make partition
of all the lands of Halewood & all that pertained to the sd lands &
these are their names. — Richard de Holand, Thomas the Forester,
Robert de Thorinheved, Roger de Culcheth, Roger de Lee, Adam de
la Bonke. And the partition having been made by the said Jurors,
the B^ Robert conveyed the lands to Avina & her husband Adam
except 200 acres. And if it sh^ so happen that Avina die without
issue the whole mediety to go to Adam de Hibemia, & on his death
to revert to the t^ Robert and his heirs except the half of lOO acres
which were to remain to the heirs of the s^ Adam if he left legitimate
issue. But Adam may not give, sell nor in any other way alienate any
of the said concession under pain of one hundred pounds. In witness
whereof the sd Robert de Holand & Adam de Hibemia have affixed
their seals. Witnesses: Alexander de Kuerdale, Richard de Holand,
Roger de Culcheth, Ric<i de Waleton, Roger de Lee, Adam de la Bonke,
Thos. the Forester & many others.
[12 Au^. 1289]. — Memorandum that on Friday next after the Feast
of St. Lawrence, in the 17^ year of King Edward's reign, in the presence
of Brother Hugh de Adburham, Prior of the preaching Friars of
Chester, Dom. Thurstan, dean of Warrington, and others it was agreed
between Sir Robert de Holand & Adam de Hibemia that they both
faithfully observe the agreement made between them according to the
tenor of the writings then made. [In case of dispute the following to
act as arbitrators.] S^ John de Biron, Gilbert de Clyfton, Henry de
Kygheley & Thomas Banastre or three of them, sh<i it not be possible
for all four to meet, concerning the 200 acres of land.
In witness whereof [etc.]. Alexander de Keuerdale, Richard de
Holand, John de Ditton, Stephan de Ditton, Roger de Ditton, John son
of Henry, & Thomas the Woodwarde, with others.
[25 April 1300]. — Edward etc. to the Sheriff of Lancashire. Gree^
ing. Instruct Robert de Holand that he without delay keep his
covenant with Adam Austyn de Hibemia & Avice his wife concerning
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one hundred acres of land & 40 acres of wood in Hale juxta Ditton.
And unless he do so & make the s<^ Adam & Avke secure therein from
all claims, then summons^im, the said Robert, to appear before our
Justices at York 15 days after the Feast of the Holy Trinity, to show
why he has not done sa And have there the summons & this breve.
Given by me at Bokyngham, xxv. day of April in the 28^ year of our
reign. And take security from the said Adam and Avice in half a
mark to our use for this breve.
[c. 1300].* — ^To Our Lord the King this petition of his loyal tenants of
Hale sheweth that as they are tenants of the sd manor of Hale, which
manor is of the ancient Demesne of our Lord the King, and which manor
is alienated out of the hands of the rightful heirs by which the 9fi tenants
are disinherited and defrauded of their ancient holdings by those placed
there by those who now hold the s^ manor. It will be remembered [?] that
the King John grandfather of our Lord the King who now is gave by
charter to one Richard de Mithe, Knight, [Baron] clerke for his good
services the manor of Hale aforesaid with its appurtenances etc. with the
loyal villeins of the s^ manor to him and his heirs, the which gift King
Henry father of our Lord the King who now is confirmed by his charter,
by which gift and confirmation the s^ Richard had and held the 9^ manor
all his life, and after his death one Henry his son and heir had and held
the same manor until his death, and as he was dying came one Thurstan
de Holand who had married the daughter of the said Henry & as
he lay at the point of death, his memory lost, he took his seal, which
he had round his neck, and made use of the seal to issue charters granting
the %^ manor to the s<^ Thurstan and Robert his son, who entered into
possession of the sfi manor without the permission of the King [etc. etc.]
and the said Thurstan and Robert enjoyed all the easements etc. appendant
on the manor, and further brought in sundry strangers & aliens as tenants
to the hurt of those who held under the charter and confirmation of Kings
John and Henry.
[8 June 1305]. — ^To all who may sec or hear these writings, Robert
son of Sir Robert de Holand sends greeting etc. Know ye that I have
granted to Adam de Hibemia & Avena his wife 60 acres of land in
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Hale which William de TranemoUe, John de Sutton, W™ Boydelle,
Robert del PuUe, Hugo del Pulle, Alan fitz Hudde, H. de Chester,
Richard fitz Ralph, Roger fitz Brome, Robert Hawhoselonds, Robert
de Thorinheved, John de Crossbyhouses, William del Oldfield, Roger
del Bonk, Edousa lately wife of Richard the cook, & Thomas Blakemon
held of me in divers & particular portions, together with seven pounds
annual ancient farm rent issuing out of Hale which Thurstan de Holand
my grandfather formerly had by gift and feoffment from Nicholas de la
Huse. And also my share in the water mill of Hale, reserving to me
and my heirs the right to grind our com when & as may be desired
without charge. To have & to hold to the said Adam & Avena and their
heirs legitimately begotten between them for the service of one Rose
given to me & my heirs on the Feast of the Nativity of St John
Baptist annually, paying & doing to the capital Lord such services &
customs as are usual & due. And I have granted also to the s^ Adam
& Avena & their heirs pannage in my woods of Hale for forty pigs
forever together with & at the same time as my own pigs & those of
my heirs. And further I grant & concede such common, easements etc. to
them and their heirs and their tenants as they and their tenants enjoy
in the two hundred acres of land which were granted to them by my
father Robert as a gift, reserving to myself and my heirs similar
rights.
And I also grant to the said Adam & Avena & their heirs four oaks
annually from my wood of Hale, taking them at the view and judgment
of my foresters, also all " necessaria " in the s^ wood in the same manner
as my tenants, reserving always my rights and those of my heirs. And
if it sh<i happen that the s<^ Adam & Avena die without heirs lawfully
begotten between them then all the said tenements and appurtenances to
revert to me and my heirs.
In witness whereof I have hereto placed my seal, these being
witness: — &■ Robert de Latham, William de Dacre, W™ Banaster
& Adam Banaster, Knights, Alan le Norreys, W°> de Bradshawe, Richard
le Waylays, RadQs de Bickerstath, Robert de Shirebum, Roger de
Toxstath & others. Given at Hale 8^ June in the 33"* year of the
reign of King Edward son of King Henry.
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{From the originals in the possession of the Earl of Wilton.)
[s. D.] — Grant from Roberti son of John de Plesington, to Sir William
de Holand, KS all my lands and tents, in Tocholys in the viU Lyvesay.
Warranty. Witnesses :— John de Blakebume, Rich: de Rishton, Robert
de Rishton, Nich<das de Doulton [?], Adam de Haldeleys^ John de
Wynkedley, Ad. del Owode [?], & others.
[i3i6]. — Grant by Adam de Rycroft, vicar of Huton [Huyton], to
Alexander de Shorisworth and the heirs male of his body lawfully be-
gotten, of all his lands and tenements, houses and gardens, in Denton,
in the vill of Wethyngton ; to hold of the chief lords of the fee by the
services due and accustomed; remainder to Thurstan, son of Margaret
de Shorisworth, and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten ; remainder
to the right heirs of the said Alexander. Witnesses : — Sir William de
Holande, Sir Henry de Trafford, knights; Richard de Hylton, William
de Radedif, Robert de Asheton, and others. Dated at Le Hope on
Thursday next after the feast of the Apostles Philip and James,
9 Ed. n.
[Seal gone.]
[1316]. — Grant by Alexander de Schoresworthe to Adam de Ryecroft,
chaplain, vicar of the Church of Huyton, of his capital messuage, together
with an his lands and tenements in Denton, in the vill of Wythinton, in
demesne & services. Witnesses : — Sir William de Holande, Sir Henry
de TrafTorde, knights; William de Blakebome, Robert de Asshton &
others. Dated at Denton on Saturday in the vigil of the close of Easter,
9 Edw. II.
[Curious seal, not heraldic]
[1319].^— Grant from S^ Robert de Holand, KS to Thurstan de
Holand the son of Mai^garet de SdMMresworth & his heirs, all his lands
& tents., servke of frank tenants etc in Heetun sour Faghefeld, paying
5 marks of silv^ at the expiration of ten years. Rent " un den^par an^
Remainder to Robert and bb heirs. Witnesses: — ^Mons^" Heniy de
Traffic, ''Mons." Roger de Pilkinton, K«s; Adam de Prestwiche,
^ Original in Normaii'FrendL
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Richard de Hulton, William de Raddiff; Roger de MeddiltoOi Richard de
Workeslce, W" de Blakebum, & others. Given at Sandale, Wednes-
day in the Feast of S^ Mark the Evangelist, 12 Ed. 2 [13 19].
[1330]. — Demise by Thurstan de Holand to Alexander de Schores-
worth, of all his messuages, except the chamber in which his goods are
contained, and the third part of all his land in the hamlet of Denton
under Douneschagh in the vill of Wythinton, which he had by the
feoffment of Alexander; to hold the messuages of Alexander until the
feast of Pentecost, and the land until Alexander shall have received
the crop of one year, the term beginning at the Purification, A.D. 1330,
with reversion to Thurstan ; the said Alexander rendering yearly to
Thurstan, 2 marks of silver at the feasts of the Annunciation of the
Blessed Mary and St. John the Baptist, by equal portions. Witnesses : —
Robert de Assheton, John de Hyde, Richard de Redich, Richard de
Mosseton, & Henry de Mosseton. Dated at Denton on the feast of
the Purification of St Mary, A.D. 1330.
[Seal of white wax, illegible — ? a star.]
[1331]. — Grant by Alexander de Schorisworth to Margaret, daughter
of Robert de Schorisworth, of all his messuages, lands and tenements,
in lordship and in demesne, in the hamlet of Denton under Douneschagh
in the vill of Wythynton ; to hold to her and her heirs and assigns,
freely and quietly, in perpetuity, of the chief lords of the fee, by the
services due and accustomed. Witnesses: — William de Radedif, John
de Radeclif, William de Schadyrton, Thomas de Hoppewode, Hugh de
Atherton, & others. Dated at Denton on the feast (die) of St. Hilary,
4 Edw. III.
[Small seal of white wax, illegible.]
[1331]. — Grant by Margaret, daughter of Robert de Scboresworth, to
Thurstan, her son, of all the messuages, lands and tenements which she
had in the hamlet of Denton under Douneschagh in the vill of Wythynton,
by the feoffment of Alexander de Scboresworth ; to hold to him and the
heirs of his body lawfully begotten, freely and quietly, of the chief lords
of the fee by the services due and accustomed ; remainder to William,
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son of Robert de Radeclyf and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten,
to hold as aforesaid ; remainder to John, brother of the said William,
& the heirs of his body lawfully b^;otten, to hold as aforesaid ; re-
mainder to Robert, son of Henry de Workeslegh & his heirs, to hold
as aforesaid, in perpetuity. Witnesses: — William de Radeclyf, John
de Radeclif, William de Schaderton, Thomas de Hoppewode, Hugh de
Atherton, and others. Dated at Denton on Sunday within the Octave
of St. Hilary, 4 Edw. HI.
[1331]. — Grant from Thurstan, son of Sir William de Holande, K^ to
''Margaret my mother, of my manor of Sharpils," & with homage &
service of Jordan, son of Adam de Sharpils, William de Haliwell
Alexander de Turton, & Henry del Wode. Warranty.
Wit : Richard de Radedife, John de Radclife, Henry de Workeslegh,
John, son of Simon de Bradeschaghe, Rob^ de Workeslegh, & others.
Given at Bury, Friday, next after the F. of St Peter, ad vine: 1331.
[Seal white wax — a small heater-shaped shield ; charge obliterated.]
[1335^]. — Grant by Thurstan de Holande, son of Sir William de
Holande, knight, to Matigaret his mother, for her life, of aU the messu-
ages, lands and tenements which he had by the gift of the said Margaret,
in the hamlet of Denton under Doufeschagh, in the vill of Withingeton ;
to hold of the chief lords of the fee by the services due and accustomed.
Witnesses : — Richard de Radedif, John de Radeclif, Henry de Workes-
I%h, John, son of Simon de Bradeschagh, Robert de Workeslegh, and
others. Dated at Bury, on Friday, next after the feast of St Peter
ad Vinculo^ A.D. 1335.
[Seal of white wax, bearing a shield, iil^ble.]
[1341]. — Quitclaim from John de Prestwiche, junior, to Thurstan, son
of & William de Holand, KS all that land called Rodoun in the vill of
Prestwich of wh. Thurstan is seized on the day of the making of this
at the devise of Rich: de Raddyff, lands wh: John son of Ad. de Prest-
There is apparently some discrepancy as to dates here. This should probably
be 1 331 and not 1335. See previous diarter.
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wich formerly held. Wit : John dc Radcclyff, W"" of the svne, Rich: dc
Reddiche, Robt dc Workeslegh, Rich: dc Tildeslcgh, Robt dc £cclc9,
& others. Given at Prestwiche, 29 March, 15. Ed: 3. [1341.]
[Seal in dark wax ; charge, a ship.]
[1341. Mar, 20].-— Quitclaim from Richard de Raddiff to Thurstan de
Holand son of S^" William de Holand, K^ of land in Prestwich.
Wit : John de Radcliff, William son of Robert de Radcliff, Richard
de Reddich, Rob* de Workeslegh, Henry de Bury, Tho» de Strangwayes,
Rob* de Ecclcs, & others. Given at Prestwich xx. March, 15 Ed: 3.
[1341.]
[Small seal in green wax, a label of three points over a bend engrailed.
Legend:— S. RICARDI RADCLIFE.]
[1341]. — Grant from John de Prestwiche, Junior, to Thurstan de Holand
of a piece of land in Prestwiche called Bradelache, within the bounds wh :
John son of Adam de Prestwiche " avus meus " made etc. Rent 3/4
annually. Warranty. Witnesses: — ^John de Radclyffe, William of the
same, Rob* de Workeslegh, John de Hulton, Richard de Tildeslegh, Rob*
de Eccles, & others. Given at Prestwiche 20 Jan : 14 E. 3. [1341.]
[1341]. — Grant from Thurstan, son of William de Holand, to John de
Prestwich, junior, an annual rent of 3/4 issuing from land in Rodoq in
the vill of Prestwich. Right of distraint. Witnesses : — ^John de Rade*
cliff, Richard de Radcliff, William son of Robert de Radcliff, Rob* de
Asshton, Rob* de Workeslegh, Robert de Stahlegh, Rob* de Eccles.
Given at Prestwich i^* April 15 E. III. [1341.]
[1346]. — Grant by John, son of Hugh de Moston, to Hugh, son of
Henry de Tyldeslegh, for life, of an annual rent of two marks, to be
received yearly from all the grantor's lands and tenements in the vill of
Denton near {/ux^ ) Donneshagh, at the feasts of the Nativity of St.
John the Baptist and the Nativity of our Lord, by equal portions;
with power to distrain for the same.'^ated at Denton near Donnes-
hagh on Tuesday next before the feast of St. Peter in Cathedra, 20
Edw. III.
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[1346]. — ^Another grant from Johiii son of Hugh de Moston, to
Richard, son of Henry de Tildeslegh hurst (sic\ hU heirs and assigns, of
an annual rent of 10 IL of silver, to be received &c. [as above]. Wit-
nesses : — John de Hulton, Henry de Workeselegh, Robert de Workeslegh,
John de Atbirton, John the clerk, and others. Dated at Moston &c
[as above].
[1346].— Pardon by King Edward IIL to Thurstan de Holand for all
fiplonies and transgressions committed against the King's peace prior to
the i6th June last past. Dated at Wyndesore, 12 June, in the 20th year
of bis reign. [1346].
[Portion of seal remaining.]
[1348]. — Grant by John, son of Hugh de Moston, to Thurstan de
Holande, for life, of all his messuages, lands and tenements in Denton
under Doweshagh, which belonged to Richard de Moston, rendering to
the chief lord of the fee, the services due and accustomed. Witnesses : —
Richard de Rediche, Adam de Hoppewode, Robert de Workeslegh, John
de Holt senior, Robert de Hulme of Rediche, Thomas dil Bothe, Roger
the clerk, & others* Dated at Mamcestre, on Friday in the feast of St
James the Apostk, 22 Edw. Ill,
[1352} — Cest endentjE fait entre Thomas le fitz William de Abbenay
de vn part e' Thurstan de Holand de altrepart testmoigne Cest assauoir
qe lauaundit Thomas ad g^nte^ a dit Thurstan de doner son trauaille &
sofi conceille i lez coustages & lez despensez de dit Thurstan de faere(?)
e' faire seurtee au dit Thurstan de lesser son dreyt au dit Thurstan de
toux lez terez & tenementz qe fuerent iadys a Richard de Moston &
Ad^m de Abbenay en la vile de Denton yssynt com ley wit p vne somme
dire ont qe lauaundit Thurstan paiera au dit Thomas de Abbenay E.
com le dit Thurstan & owe son counceylle pluys seurement puissent
ordeyner en ley saunte clause de warentye E. de trauoiller en chescun
lieu p>m le dit Thurstan owe son counceiUe veillent ordeyner sur lez
coustages & ley despensez de dit Thurstan de faire. En tesmoignaunce
de qelez chosez a cestez enden!es lez partiez auaunditz entre cheaunge-
ablement ount mys lourz seales. . Donee a Denton le Matsdye ^heyn
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apres le Dymayn de palmez Lan de Dre seigfi le Roi Edward tiers apres
lee conquest vyntysme syz. [1352].
[Seal of red wax — ? a bird feeding its young.]
[1359]- — Grant by Roger, son of Willianii son of John, and Geoffrey de
Bexwyk, chaplains to Thurstan de Holand, of all the messuages, lands
and tenements, which they had by the gift and feoffment of the said
Thurstan, in Denton under Douueschagh, Heton upon ffaghefeld, Mam-
cestre, Bolton near Eccles, Barton near Eccles, Bolton upon the Moors,
Harewode, Workeslegh, Mirescogh in Amondemess, and Sharpies, to-
gether with the homages and services of their free tenants in the said
vills. To hold to Thurstan for the term of his life, of the chief lords of
the fee, by the services due and accustomed; remainder to Richard, son
of the said Thurstan, and the heirs between Richard and Almarica,
daughter of Adam de Kenyan lawfully begotten, to hold as aforesaid;
remainder to the heirs of the body of the said Richard begotten, to hold
as aforesaid; remainder to Robert, son of Alice de Cobbeleres, for his
life, to hold as aforesaid ; remainder to John, son of Alice de Cobbo-
leres, for his life, to hold as aforesaid ; remainder to William, son of Alice
de Pussch (?) and the heirs male of his body, to hold as aforesaid ; re-
mainder to William, son of Robert de Radeclif, and the heirs male of
his body, to hold as aforesaid ; remainder to William, son of Robert de
Workeslegh, and the heirs male of his body, to hold as aforesaid;
remainder to Sir Robert de Holand, knight, his heirs and assigns, in
perpetuity, to hold as aforesaid. Dated at Denton under Douuesfaagh,
on Friday next after the feast of St Hilary, 32 Edw. III.
[Two seals of white wax, worn, one bearing a shield, illegible, the
other bearing a man's (?) face.]
[1364]. — Grant by Roger de Mamcestre and Geoffrey de Bexwik,
chaplains, to Thurstan de Holland, for life, of an annual rent of 40 li.,
to be received yearly at the feasts of Easter and St Michael the Arch-
angel, by equal portions, from all their lands and tenements in the
vill of Withington which we had by the gift and feoffment of Thomas
de Dvnay of High Peak (de alto peccd) ; with power to distrain. Dated
at Mamcestre the 8th Feb. 38 Edw. III.
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[1368]. — Grant from Thurstan^ son of John de Prestwiche, to
Tburstan de Holand, all lands in Heton super Fawefeld in vill of Prest-
wich, rendering for 3 years next following, one rose at Nat S. J. B.,
and after that, if he retains it, to pay 100 shillings annually. Warranty.
Given at Manchester Tuesday next after the feast of St Leonard the
Abbot, 42 Ed. IIL [1368].
[Seal white wax, apparently a figure sitting on another figiu^'s knee.]
[1377]* — Conux soit a toutz gentz q. come Richard fitz Ric' de Hyde
soit tenuz & oUigetz a Richard fitz Thurstan de Holand cez heirs &
cez exec' en vynt & deux liu's dargent apaiers audit Richard ou a son
c'tein i5 an & lieu come come apt p vn escrit obligatore eut fait le dit
Richard de Holand voet & g^unte p lui cez heirs & cez exec' q. si le dit
Richard de Hyde ou ascun alt' p lui ou en son ndn marie ou face marler
vynt & deux acrez de t're de se q. fuist cole deu*nt la dit pteson deinz
quatre annz ap's q. Richard de Holand ad marie sessaunt acres de t're
de sa pt de Denton de ce q. fuist coie deu*nt la dit ptesSn ou q. si le dit
Richard de Holand marie meyns de sa pt & le dit Richard de Hyde
marie a tu*nt come apeut a sdn pt de ce q. le dit Richard de Holand
ad marie q. le obligacbn de vynt & deux liu's pde sa force & soit de null
value q. si non qil estoise en sa force Et auxi le dit Richard de Holand
voet & g^nte p lui cez heirs & cez exec' q. a q. temps q. le dit Richard de
Hyde ou ascun alt* p lui ou en s5n nou marie ou face marler vynt &
deux acres auHidiz q. le dit oblig* de vynt & deux liu's pde sa force &
soit lu'ie a dit Richard de Hyde a cez heirs ou a cez exec' En testi-
moygniantz dez quels chosez a cestz endentes les ptiez au*nditz entre-
chaungeablement ount mys lo seals Don a Mamcestre le venderdy ^schein
ap's la fest de la concepcbn de n?e dame Ian de regne le Roy Richard
secounde primer. [ 1 377].
[1383].^— Lease from Richard de Holand to William de Hulme, of
his manor of Denton with the demesnes, for the term of eight years
from the feast of St Martin in Winter next ensuing the date hereof, at
the yearly rent of 10 marks of silver, payable at the feasts of the
Nativity of out Lord and the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
^ Original in Norman-French.
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William shall maintain the houses and ** hayez " of the manor during
the said term, by the view of Robert de Staudey, John de Hobmd,
Robert de Holand, and John de Hulm. Dated at Dentoo on Monday
next before the feast of All Saints, 7 Ric II. [1383].
[1402]. — Inquest taken at Manchester before Robert Laurence^
Escheator, on Wed. next before the feast of the Invention of the Holy
Cross, 4 Henry IV., by the oath of William de Holand and others,
who say that RICHARD DE HOLAND died seised of the Manor of
Denton, and held it of Nicholas de Longford, Knt, by knight's service,
which is worth yearly 10 li. beyond reprises; also of the manor of
Kenjron as by right of Amaria his wife, and held it of Ralph de Longton
of the Barony of Denton, as of his fee of Makerfeld by Knight's service,
rendering therefor yearly to the said Ralph, or bis heirs 4', which is
worth 40 li. yearly beyond reprises ; also seized of the moiety of the
Manor of Heton upon Faufeld, and held it of the lord King in chief by
the service of 40^ yearly, which is worth 100* yearly bejrond reprises;
also seised of a place of land called Mateshed in die town of Claghton,
and held it of the lord King by the yearly service of i^ halfpenny, and
also by rendering therefor yearly 4* to William de Balderston, whidi is
yearly worth 16" beyond reprises; and that the said Richard died on
Saturday next after the feast of the Apostles Peter & Paul, 3 Henry IV.
[i July 1402], and that Thurstan de Holand, son of the said Richard^
is his next heir, and of the age of 30 years and upwards.^
Writ of iU^m clausit extremum after the death of Richard de Holand
addressed to the Escheator of co. Lane 20th March 4 Henry IV.^
[i403].-^-Ceste endenture testmoigne q' come desbate est pentr' Will^m
de Hulme & John son frere dun pt et Thurstan de Holand & Nicholas
son frere dautr* pt touch^unt accbns de t're & de frank tenementz & de
coie en la hamelle de Denton q' lez ptiez auMitditz ioiint acordez en man
qensuyt cest assauoir q' lez ditz Will^m & John porteront qconqz breif
qils serront auisez p lour counseil al pchein session dassies q s'ra tenuz
a Lancastr* den' lez dit Thurstan & Nicholas de toux lez ditz t'res &
frank tenb: iee ou coie qils daymont den lez ditz Thurstan & Nicholas
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deinz mesme la hamelle a qatl breif kz ditz Thurstan & Nich reapon-
deront p lo attomez ou coen ^pre psone tenutz saunz d'lay & plederont
al issu Et lez ditz Thurstan A Nicholas poiteront a mesme la session
qconqz breif <)ils sVont auisez p lour counseil den' lez dit Will^m & John
de toux lez t'rez & frank tentz fee ou coie qils dayment den' eux deinz
mesme la hamelle a quele breif lez ditz Will^m & Johon respounderoat p
lour aUome ou ea ffpre psone saunz delay come tentz & plederount al
issu £t mons' Rauf de Haddif & mons' John de Assheton p assent du
ditz ptiez ount fait larray dun panell p quel array le iasuz dez ditz douz
breifs s'root triez su^nz delay ou chalange p'ndre al array ou as poUez
ou en qconqz autr* man'e en tout le hast q la ley voet suffrer la quel
panell est deliu'e as ditz ptiez & lez nous compris en yceste endenture
ceste assau' John del Bothe John de Raddif de Chadreton Adam de
Leuer Ric' de Hulton Elys de Entwystill WiU^m de Heton Thomas de
Huyde Rauf de Prestwych Robt de Pylkynton Elys de Bradschagh
Ric' de Pylkynton Thomas de Bradshagh de Horwych James de Hulme
Hen>^ del Grenehalgh Nich de Hyton Wilt^m de Wortbyngton de
Craushagh Yon de Bradshagh Rog* de Barton Akx' de Butterworth
Ric* de Belfeld Alex' de TetUw Rauf de Belfeld Ric' de Butte'worth &
Hugh de Barlow Et lez ptiez auHitdiU suffixmt touz lez tenlz q sVont
compris deinz lez ditz deux breiiis estr* trie p la dit arrais su^nz chalange
p'ndre al arraie ou as polles Et touz lez ditz pties psueront al Viscount
de Lancastr S lo touz coiitages qil voet retooraer as ditz deux breifs al
prin' ^ q la ley demande mesiae la panell Et nous au^otditz WiU<^m de
Hulme & John mon ben a toux no' couen^ntz au^oditz bien & loialement
ten' and pfoumer obligeons noz noz heirs & executours as ditz Thurstan
^ Nich en xl ti daxgent A chescon de no' ea lentierte Et noz au^tditz
Thurstan & Nich mon frere a toux nous cooeo^ntz au^nditz bien &
loiakment ten' & pfoum' obligeons no' noz beirz & executes as ditz
WillHn de Hulme & John en xl li. daigent A chescnn de no' en lentierte
En testmoign^nce de quele chose a yoest endentuics lez ptiez au&nditz
eotrechangealement ount mys 15 aealx Done a Mamchestr le Sundy
^schein i^'s la (est de la purificacbn de nFe dame lann du regne Roy
Henr* quart pub la conquest quart [1403.]
[Two seals of red wax, one plain, the other bearing the letter S.]
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[1418].— Indenture between Ralph de Raddyf, Kt., & Thurstan de
Holandy quitclaiming, rights of pasture etc. in waste etc. in Sharpies,
Bolton, and Harewood. Given 8. May 6. Hen : 5. [1418.]
[Small seal — an acorn with legend, RADCLYFF.]
[1429]. — Indenture between Ralph de Radclif, K^ of the one part,
& Thurstan de Holande, Esquire, of the other part : Whereas Thurstan
granted to Ralph ^ of a certain feild called Rapedehheye within these
bounds: — beginning at the bridge wh: leads from Smythilles into the
Foulescoles & so extending to the field of Paradyse & so following the
said field of Paradyse from -the southern side to the hedge between
the said field of Rapedenheye and Sharpulleslegh & so following the
said hedge to the new ditch & so along the new ditch to the water of
Rapedene and descending the s^ water to the water of Egburdene & so
ascending the said water of Rapedene to the said bridge in Bolton.
Rent 2i<^. Remainder to Nicholas brother of Ralph, remainder to heirs
male of William son of Robert de Raddiff. Warranty. Witnesses: —
Ralph de Longforde, K^, Richard de RadclifT, James del Holt, John de
RadclifT de Chaderton, Richard de Barton, & others. Given at Bolton,
Monday in the septaine of Pentecost, 7. Hen. 6. [1429.]
[Small red seal — an acorn with legend, RAD - CLYPP.]
[1430]. — Indenture made between Richard of Stanley, Archdeacon of
Chester, on the one part, Rauf of Radclyf, knight, Thurstan of Holand,
and Richard of Holand, on another part, and John of Abraham, on the
third part, bears witness that the said Rauf, Thurstan, and Richard of
Holand have delivered to the said Richard of Stanley, an obligation of ft
Statute Merchant, in which they are bound to the said John of Abraham
in icx) li. That if Mergret wife of the said Thurstan be not ready to
assent with the said Thurstan in proper person or by "procutour" to
make divorce between the said Thurstan and Mergret, and to make estate
to Thurstan and his heirs, of all the lands and tenements that the said
Mergret had joint estate in within the county of Lancaster, then the said
Richard of Stanley shall deliver the said obligation of Statute Merchant
to the said Thurstan, And if the said Mergret be ready as aforesaid, then
Thurstan shall make a sure estate of *' lond ^taillet " within 20 days after
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the said divorce, to Meif^ for lier life, of lands & tenements of the
dear yearly value of 8 li. and as much more land as the said Richard of
Stanley will ordain, upon condition diat llei{;ret shall grant the said
lands and tenements to Thurstan and his heirs for 60 years, yielding to
Mei{;ret for life, during the lives of Agnes, mother of Thurstan, Nicholas
of Holand, and the said Thurstan, 4 li., and another 4 IL yearly after the
death of Agnes, Nicholas, or Thurstan. And if Thurstan shall not make
such estate, then the said obligation of Statute Merchant shall be delivered
to the said John. And John ** grauntez " that if Mergret shall not be
ready as aforesaid, then the said obligation shall be void. Dated 20 Feb.
8 Henry yj. [1430.]
[Seals gone.]
[1430]. — Indenture made between Laurence Warenne, knight, on
the one part, and Thurstan of Holand, James of the Holt, Nicholas of
Holand, son [? uncle] of the said Thurstan, Dycon, Henry and Thomas,
brother[s] of the said Thurstan on the other part, bears witness that the
said Thurstan is ** swome upon a boke by his conscience " in presence
of John of Stanley, Thomas of Assheton, Richard of Raddyff, John the
Maynwayryng, knights. Master Richard Stanley, Archdeacon of Chester,
Rondolf Maynwaryng, Hugh of Dutton, John of Dauenport, "swyers,"
and many other ** swyers and gentilmen," that die said Thurstan stands
in full estate of fee tail or fee simple of the Manor of Denton, and of all
the lands & tenements diat Thurstan of Holand, father of the said
Thurstan had occupied in Manchester, Denton, Wythyngton, Barton,
& Myresoogfa, & in the same estate shall stand, at the time that he
shall make an estate of the said Manor of Denton, & of the lands &
tenements in Denton and Wythyngton to the said Laurence, John the
Maynwaryng, knights, John of Dauenport, John Pygot, Richard Pygot,
Robert of the Downes, & William of Assheton, for the term of the life
of Mai{;aret, daughter of the said Laurence, after the form of the accord
made between the said Laurence & Thurstan, save only that Thurstan
has made terms of years to certain of his tenants of parcel of the said
tenements, yielding the reasonable value thereof. Also the divorce made
and solemnized between the said Thurstan and Margaret, daughter
of Gilbert of Adburgham is good & true, and lawfully done. Dated
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on Wednesday next before the feast of St* Mkhael tlie Ardiangcl,
9 Henry yj- [1430]*
[Seat of red wax, bearing a wyvcni (?).]
[1430]. — Grant by Thuratan de Holand of Dtntoa to Sir Laurence
le Warenne, kni^t^ Sir John le Maynwaryog; knight, John; de Danen-
port, John Pygot, Richard Pygot, Robert del Downes, & WiDaam de
Assheton, of his manor of Dentxtfi, and all his BMSsnages, lands,, tene-
ments, rents & services, in Denton and in Wythyngton ; U> hoki daring
the life of Margaret, daughter of the said Sir Laurence, and wife of the
grantor, of the chief lords of the fee by the services due and accustomed^
upon condition, that if Nicholas de Holand, his uncle, or Agnes his
mother formerly the wife of Thurstan de Holand his father, die in the
grantor's lifetime, and that be shall then happen to enter into aH the
manors, lands & tenements, rents and services which ought to revert
to him by the death of Nicholas or Agnes, and that Margaret shall be
dowered thereof, then the said feofifees shall re-cnfeoff Thurstan of tfie
said manor of Denton &c. In case Nicholas & Agnes shall survive,
and that Thurstan shall not enter into the said manors &c, then the said
Margaret shall hold the said manor of Denton &c. for her life Wit-
nesses : — Sir John de Stanley, Sir John Sanage, Sh* John de BoHe, Sh:
Richard de Raddyf, knights, Robert de Huyde of Norbury, Hamo le
Mascy of Rixton, Otes de Rediche, & others. Dated at Denton, on
Saturday next after the feast of St. Michael the Ardiangel, 9 Hen. yf.
[Fragment of seal remaining. Counterpart of the above deed, aereir
seals. Nos. if 4y 5i 6, 7 destroyed; No. 2 curious — Matnwaring, ? a
crest ; No. 3 a gem.]
[1430]. — Indenture made between Sar Laurence le Warenne, knight,
Sir John le Maynwaryng, knight, John de Dauenport, Jolin Pygot,
Ridiard Pygot, Robert del Downes, and WiSiam de Assheton, on the
one part, and Henry de Merlond, viear of the church of Raehedale,
Robert de Raddyf, and James Broun, chapteins, on the other part,
witnesseth Aat the said Sir Laurence &e. have granted & to farm
demised to the said Hemy, Robert, & James, his manor of Dentoo, k
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also all his meisuasss^ fanids, tnements, rorts Sc scrvioes in Denton nd
Wythyngton, which they had by the gift & feofimeat of Tfattrstan dt
Holand ; to hold from the day of the making of these presents for the
term of 60 years^ renderings yearly to hira (aM) & bis hdrs^ one red rose
at the feast of tfie Nativity of St. John the Baptist, for aD service^ if
demanded. Provided always that if Nicholas de Holand, unde of the
said Thurstan, or Agnes, mother of the said Thurstan, or the said
Thorstan, die the term aforesaid, thra the said term shaH cease.
Dated on Thursday next after the feast of St. Michael the Archangel,
9 Hen. vj.
[Seven seals of red war. i. (7)awyvem; 2. (?)aD ass^s head cooped,
, issuing from a helmet ; 7 and 4. a chevron between three stags (?) cou-
diant; 5. a gem; 6. illegible; 7. a mullet.]
[i439].—FeothsKnt by Tburstan de Hdand to William de Tabley,
Rector of the chuxd» of Stokport, and Richard de Gaytdyf, Rector of
the church of Alderley^ of all his manoc% messuages^ land% tenements,
reals & services^ within the coun^ of Lancaster, except the lands, tcne^
mentSy rents and services to the said Thorstan and Margaret, his wife,
jointly given and granted, and except those messuages, lands & teo^
iMQts now jointly or se^pendly in the tenure of John de Pilkyngton,
Roger le Smyth, Ralph le Smytb, Thomas de Walkdeo^ Henry de
Walmesley, John del Stones, & John Rofaynson, and the annual rent
rendered by Sir Ralph de Raddyf, knight, to the said Tburstan, for
lands & tenements called Rapden ; to hold of the chief lords of the fees,
by tbe services due and accu^omed. Witnesses: — Sir John Buron,
Geoffiey le Mascy, Robert Bothe, Ra^ de Raddyf, knights, Richard de
Raddyf, Esq., ft others. Dated 23 Dec. 18 Hen. yj. [1439.}
[Two seals of red wax, one bearing' a Hon rampant, the other bearing
the letter R surmounted by a coronet]
[1439.] — Letter of Attorney fix)m WitHam de TaMey, Rector of the
peririi dxardi of Stokport, and Richard GaytcKf, Rector of the parish
cbarcb of Alderky, to Roger Shotdworth, to defiver to TImrstan de
Hohnd^ E^-f fuU and peacelul seinn of all the manors, messus^^es, lands
ft tea e me nt s ^ rests ic services, in the county of Lancaster, which they
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had by the gift & concession of the said Thurstan. Dated 24 Dec.
18 Hen. yj. [i439-]
[1439*] — Receipt of Margaret de Adbuigham from Thurstan de
Holand of 40/ for farm of lands etc. in the vill of Harewood Bolton [?]
& Pendelton. 6 Feb. 17 Hen : 6. [1439.]
[1442.] — Feoffment by Thurstan de Holand to Thomas Alcrynton,
chaplain, of all the messuages, lands & tenements which Nicholas
Jonesson, John Wylkynson, James Ardeme, and John Meremon now hold
for a term of years and at will in Denton ; and also certain lands and
tenements called Two Mores, Two Brokwalhurstz near James Hulme's
land, Tochct Croft, Newfeld near John Meremon's place, Parkynson
Feld, and the field {campuni) called Marletfeld near James Ardren's
field {campum) in Denton ; to hold for the term of the life of Matilda,
wife of the said Thurstan, and daughter of Sir John Honford, knight
Provided always that if Richard, son and heir apparent of the said
Thurstan, when of full age, or any other heir of the body of the said
Thurstan, being of full age, after Thurstan's death, shall assure lands &
tenements of the clear yearly value of 20 marks, to Matilda, for life, then
the said Thomas's estate by virtue of this charter shall be void. Dated
on the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, 21 Hen. yj. [Sept 29, 1442.]
[Seal of red wax, bearing a talbot (?) passant]
[1479-] — Indenture made the 15 May, 19 Edw. iv. [1479] ^t-
nesseth that whereas variances and debates have been had between
Sir John Asshton, Knt, on the one part, and Richard Holland of Denton,
"Squyer," on the other part, the parties are bound by their several
obligations to perform the award of Rauff Langley, clerk, ''Warden of
the College Chirch of our ladie of Manchester," John Biron, " Squyer,"
and Laurence Asshton, Clerk, parson of Asshton. Whereupon we
award the said parties to be full friends, and the said Sir John &
Richard ''to occupye in delvyng of Turves upon the Mosse called
Asshton Mosse & Denton Mosse as we the saidez Rauff & Laurence
have sett the meares upon the said mosse the said Sir John upon the Side
toward Asshton and the said Ric' upon the Side toward Denton for eu'
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more. And nawthr to delve forthir wknite licence of othir." Provided
that if the said Rauff & Laurence '^Shyfte the said meares" before the
feast of ** Pasche " next coming, then the said Sir John & Richard to
occupy in delving turves according to the said ''meares so shyfte.**
[Fragment of one seal remaining.]
[i486.] — ^Acquittance by John Gydelowe to Richard Holand of
Denton, for Ralph Holand, for 268. Sd., awarded to him by Lord George,
Lord le Straunge. Dated 26 Sept 2 Hen. VIJ.
[Seal destroyed.]
(DucAy of Lancaster, Inq.p.m., Hen. 8. Vol. IV. No. 36, P.R.O.)
[15 10]. — Inquisition taken at Lancaster 14 October, 2 Hen. 8. [15 10]
before George Becansaw, Esq., Escheator, by virtue of his Office, by the
oath of William Lathom, Esq., Ralph Caterall, Esq., James Pemberton,
Thomas Longworth, Hugh Scolefeld, William Chorley, Peter Worthyng-
ton« William Wodecoke, Thomas Blakbum, William Johnson, William
Claghton, John Gibson, John Cauncefeld & Robert Cauncefeld, who say
that Richard Holland, senior, grandfather of TiiURSTAN Holland, was
seised in his demesne as of fee of the manors of Denton & Kenyan ;
7 messuages, 60 a« of land, 20 a. of meadow, 200 a. of pasture & 6 a. of
wood in Heyton ; 5 messuages, icx> a. of land, 10 a. of meadow, 60 a.
of pasture and 3 a. of wood in Bolton on the Moors; i messuage, 20 a. of
land, 4 a. of wood in Wordeley; i messuage, 20 a. of land, and 4 a. of
meadow in Barton on Irwyll; 7 burgages in Manchester; 2 messuages, &
10 a. of land in Pemberton ; i messuage, 26 a. of land, 2 a. of meadow,
4 a. of wood in Myrescogh.
And so seised, by his charter dated 12 May 21 Edw. 4 [1481], the
said Richard Holland gave the said premises in Heyton & Wordeley in
the tenures of Robert Hogeson, William Heywode of Roodes, John
Wrigley, John Gawen & Henry Heth, with reasonable common pf
pasture & turbary in Heyton & Wordeley, to Ralph Langley, Master or
Warden of the CoU^iate Church of the Blessed Mary of Manchester &
Sir Henry Waren, Rector of the Church of Stokport : to hold to them &
their heirs for even
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And they bdng so seised, by their charter dated 14 May 21 Edw, 4,
gave the said premises to the said Ridiard Holland, senior, A Agnes Iss
wife, to hold for their lives, so that onmediatdy after their deaths the add
premises in Heyton should remain to Nicholas Holland, son of the said
Richard & Agnes for his life, the remainder thereof after his death to the
right heirs male of the said Richard: and the said tenements in Wordeley
to remain to Lamcnce Holland, son of the said Richard & Agnes, for his
life, with remainder to the right heirs male of the said Richard. After
the deaths of the said Ridiard & Agnes the said Nicholas & Laurence
entered respectively into the said premises in Heyton & Wordeley : they
still survive.
The manor of Denton is held of Ralph [Long]forth, Knight, in socage,
and is worth per ann., ;f 20. The manor of Kenyan is held of Richard
Longton in socage, and is worth per ann., dear, 40 muics. Hie tene-
ments in Heyton are held of the King as of his Duchy of Lancaster, by
knights service, & are worth per ann., 20 marks. The tenements in
Bolton on the Moors are held of Lord le Warre in socage, and are wordi
per ann., clear, ;£'io. The tenements in Wordeley are held of the . .
St John of Jerusalem in England in socage, and are worth per ann., 4
marks. The tenements in Barton on Irwill are hdd of John Both
Knight, in socage, & are wort)i per ann., 40s. The buigages tn Mandies-
tcr are held of Lord le Warre in socage, and are wordi per ann., £4,
The premises in Pemberton & Myrescogh are hdd of Lord le Warr in
socage, & are worth per ann, dear, 33s. . . . d.
Richard Holland, senior, died 7 February 22 Edw. 4(1483]; after his
death all the said premises descended to Richard Holland, junior, Esq.,
as his son & heir.
So seised, the said Richard Holland, junior, by his charter dated
I July, i486, gave the said premises in Bolton -on -the-Moors by
the name of the messuages, lands ftc. which Roger Stones, Richard
Stones & Jurdan Walleden jointly or severally beld of the said
Richard for a term of years . • . Sherpuls & Harewode hamlets of the
town of Bolton; also 13 a. of land in Denton, by the name of i fidd
called Nether. . . . HoHand, Esq., to Robert Dokenfdd, Esq., Ralph
Ardeme the son, Esq., Richard Heyton, son and heir apparent of William
Heyton, Esq., & Ralph Devonport, Rector of the Church of Wilmeslow:
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ta hflU to them and their lietn ibr ever ibr the lena of the Mfeof Jomi,
diMgjhtfr of liie smd (sic] /pirn Ardene, to her mt ; the trmiindrr
thereof after her deathi to the aaid Tlmrstan Hdbiid and faia heirs aiafe;
£e»r defaidt, the ranainder theimf .to WiUaaoi HoBaDd, aoo of tiie said
Richard aad brother of the said Thurstaa & to hsa heirs OMle ; for de&iilt>
to Thonae HolLmdi •on of Richard HoUand and brother of the said
Thorstao ft Williaai, ft to his heirs a^le; fiar de£nik| the rewersiM
thereof to the said Richard HolUnd and his heirs for ever.
The aaid Joan afterwards married the said Thnrstan, afterwards the
aaid Richard, by the name of Ridbard HoUand of Deaton, £sq^ by his
charter dated 14 Febmary 14 Hea. 7 [1499] eafeolEed the aakl Tbarstan
ft Joan his wi£^ by the names <af Thurstaa HoBand Ins aon ft heir
apparent ft Joan has wifi^ daughter of John Ardemei Esq., of 7 aMSsuages,
aoo a. of land, ft 40 a. cf meadow in Bolton on the Moors ft If yiescogfa^
in the several tenunea of John Ayneaworth, John Stonys, WiUiam Swet-
hiff ft High Barton: to hoU to diem ft to the heirs mak of the aaid
TbuEStan.
The aaid Joan survived the said Thnrstan, and is aitiU living.
The said Ridiard Holland, jnnior, hy charter 4ated at Denton,
10 July 2 Hen. 7 [1487] enfecffed Jmnes Cukbeth ft Henry Cronipfton,
diapUins, of 4 mesaui^fei^ 100 a. of huad, 12 a. of mtadom, 60 a. of
pasture, parcel of the manor of Denton, ft af the aaid 7 burgagea in
Manchester, in the tennaea of &a^ Nieolaoo* John Johnson, Raipb
Eutage ft ChriBtq^her Nicolaon for a term of years and oommon of doae
in the "dcnmnlandes'' of Denton called 15 acres, Parhynaan feld ft
Tochecroik : to hold to them ft their heirs for ever*
And the said Jamea Culohelh ft Henry Crompton by tfadU* charter
dated the same day ft year dennaed the aaid premises to the aaid
Richard Holland, jnnior, Ibr hia life, with remainder to the Mid WiUiam
ft Thflcnaa Holland, younger sons of dbe aaid Rkdmrd for their lives,
with remainder to the said Richard HoUand the aoo ft his heirs male
(or ever. After the death of tte said Rkimrd, the aaid WiUiam ft
Thomas entered into the aaid premiaes; they atiU survive.
The said Richard HoUand the son was seised of 20 a of land, -6 a. of
meadow, 60 a. of pasture in Denton in his demesne as of fee, ft so seised
by his charter dated at Denton 4 Mardb, L2 Hen. 7 [1497] enfeoffed the
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said James Culcbeth & Henry Crompton, chafdains, of 70 a. of land in
Denton by the name of 4 doses of land called Bokulhurst, the Newfdd,
the Whetfdd & the Five Acre : to hold to them & their heirs for ever.
They being so sdsed, by charter dated at Denton 6 March, 13 Hen. 7,
demised the same to the said Richard for his life, with remainder to
Robert Holland, younger son of the said Richard for his life, with re-*
mainder to the right hdrs of the said Richard for ever. The said Robert
still survives.
By another charter dated 2 March 15 Hen. 7 [1500] the said Richard
Holland the son enfeoflfed Master Edmund Assheton, Qerk, Richard
Assheton, Esq., son & heir apparent of Richard Assheton, Knight, John
Hopwode, Esq., & Hugh Chetham, gent, of 7 messuages, 60 a. of land,
20 a. of meadow, and 100 a. of pasture in Kenyan, which Agnes late the
wife of William Hogekinson, Agnes late the wife of Roger Adamson,
Richard Fraunce, Ellen late the wife of Henry Undesworth, John Undes*
worth, Thomas Colyer, & Thomas Chetham hdd of the said Richard for
a term of years or at will; also of i pared of land called the Blakcroft
in Kenyan, in the tenure of Oliver Diggill : to hold to them & their hen-s
for ever for the life of Elizabeth daughter of the said [Richard] Assheton,
Knight, to the use of the said Elizabeth, who still survives.
The said Thurstan Holland by his charter dated 14 November,
17 Hen. 7 [1501] enfeoffed Master Edmund Assheton, Clerk, Rector of
the parish Church of Middleton, Richard Assheton, son & hdr appareott
of Richard Assheton, Knight, John Hopwode, & Robert Holt, Esquires,
(^ S messuages, 60 a. of land, 12 a. of meadow, 40 a. of pasture, and
6 a. of wood in Kenyan, then in the tenure of Nicholas Makynson,
Richard Geffronson, John Raddyff, Emot Webster, and William CoUyar:
to hold to them & thdr heirs for ever for the term of the life of Elizabeth
Assheton, daughter of the said Richard Assheton, Knight, to her use.
The said Thurstan Holland by his deed gave to Oto Holland an
annuity of 5 marks, issuing out of his lands in Kenyon and Bolton.
The said Richard Holland by his deed granted to Peter Holland an
annuity of i6s. 8d., issuing out of his lands in Denton : the said Peter
still survives.
After the death of the said Richard Holland the son, the said Thurstan,
as his son & heir, entered into all the said premises.
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The said Thurstan died ... 34 Hen. 7 ; Rx>bert H^^and is his ton
4i hext heir, & is now aged 19 years & more.
The lands whereof the said Thurstan died seised are worth per ann.,
dear . • . pounds, and I3 pence.
(HtHfy Zth, N.D. Pleadings, Vol. V. H. 12, P.R.O.)
[c. 1510].— Phuntiff Jane Holland, Widow, late the Wife of Thurstan
Holland, Esquire, demised the lands late of said Thurstan Holland to
John Townley, Knight, and Richard Tempest, Esquire, to the behoof of
said Jane Holland, Widow. Complains that the servants have impounded
the cattle and that one Perys Holland, gentleman. Miles Hutton, Oliver
Hobson, and Lawrence Holland and others have been guilty of breach
of pound
{Ducfy of Lancaster, Inq.p.m., Hen. 8. Vol IV. No. 29, P.R.O.)
[15 12].— Proof of age of Robert Holland, son and heir of Thur-
stan Holland, deceased, taken at Preston in Amoundemess in ca Lane,
16 October 4 Hen. 8 [15 12] before George Becansaw, Esq., Escheator,
by the oath of William Halle, James Gerard, Reginald Byron, Ralph
Holland, Richard Swetluff, Adam Walwerk, John Jakys, Richard Hyne,
William Maundewell, Richard Diconson, Robert Carre, Humphrey Herd-
man, John Brokhokz, Esq., Richard Skelton, Esq., George Botekr, Robert
Laurence, William Travers, William Brown, Thomas Syngkton, William
Banastre, Richard Banaster, Esq., Thomas Lydyate, James Walton, John
Syngkton, and Robert Hoghton, who say that Robert Holland was bom
at Harden in co. Chester on Friday next after the feast of the Assump-
tion <^ the Blessed Mary, 7 Hen. 7 [17 Aug. 1492], was baptized in the
parish Church of Stopford in co. Chester, and is now aged 21 years &
more.
The said William Halle, aged 60 years & more, says that on the
said Friday Richard Holland, grandfather of the said Robert, demised to
farm to him one tenement in Hayton in co. Lane, for a term of years : on
which said Friday the said Robert Holland was bom.
The said James Gerard, aged 50 years & more, says that at Christ-
mas next before the birth of the said Robert Holland his son Henry,
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now dcceaacdy was bom, and would dow be 2i ytMn old if be bad
lived.
Reginald Byroo, i^ed 44 years, says tbat be waa whb Daaie Anne
Holland, grandmother of the said Robert, at Heytoo wfacs a messenger
came and told her of the birth of the said Robert.
Ralph HoUaod, aged 60 years ft more, says that his aoo Adam was
bom on the same day as the said Robert Holland, and is now aged 3i
years and more.
Richard Swetluff, aged 60 years & more, says that on the said
Friday he was chief servant and miller to Richard Holland of Denton,
then his master.
Adam Walkerk, aged 60 years & more, deposes that on die s£d
Friday he carried to the lady of Heyton one piece of linen doth, and she
then told him that a young lord of Denton had been bom.
John Jakes, aged 44 years & more, says that on the day the said
Robert Holland was bora he was sent to fetch Ellen Shotilworth to
be nurse to hfan«
Richard Hyne, aged 48 years, says that on the said Friday he
was sent to ask Robert Dukkwell to be Godfather to the said Robert
HoUand.
WilUam Maundewell, aged 46 years, says that he carried a candle on
the day the said Robert Holland was baptized.
Ridiard Dyconson, aged 43 years ft more, says that on the said
Friday he was sent to Alice Ardera, wife of John Ardera, to ask her to
be Godmother to tlie said Robert Holland.
Robert Carre, aged 45 years & more, says tbat he stood near the
place of the baptism erf* the said Robert HoUand at Stopford when he
was baptized there
Christopher Herdman, aged 42 years ft more, says that on the day
the said Robert was bom he was sent to the Qty of Chester to buy black
leather [c&rrtum\
For all which reasons die said Jurors believe that the said Robert
Holland is now aged 21 years ft more.
[It appears from the writ that the lands and tenements of the late
minor were in the custody of Sir John Warren, KS and Joan his wife,
late the wife of the said Thurstan Holland, deceased.]
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(Imf.^m. VpL IV. Nos. 49^ 58, mmd 59, PJi.0.y
[1514.] — Inquisitkm taken 4*^ April 5 Hen. 8, A.D. 15 14, after the death
of Robert Holland of Denton, Esquire. This inquisition refers to the
sewnd setttements made by Richard Hottand the great-grandfather,
Ridian! Hcrfland the grandfather, and Thurstan HoUand the father of
the said Robert And further the jurors say that the same Thurstan
died on the 1 1^ of October 34 Henry 7^ [i 508]. That the said Robert
by his Charter dated 2^ of August 5 Hen. 8^ [A.D. 1513] gave to
one Ralph Holfauid of Drylesden, gentleman, an annuity or yearly rent of
331 ^d out of certain lands and tenements in Manchester for the life of
the said Ralph, and that the said Ralph was yet living. That the said
Robert afterwards died, viz.: on 9^ of September 5 Hen. 8^ [1513]-
That the aforesaid Robert Holland the son and heir of Thurstan HoUand
died seized of the Manors, lands, &c. • . . That Elizabeth Holland who
was the wife of the said Robert was then living, and that Richard Holland
was brother and next heir of the said Robert and was 20 years old
and upwards*
(Imf. p.m. VoL IV. N(k 54, P.R.O.y
[15 14.}— Assignment of dower to Elizabeth Holland, Widow of Robert
Holland of Denton, Esquire, out of her husbands lands in Denton, Heton,
Kenyan, Bolton in le Moris, Pemberton & Wigan in County Lancaster,
and burgages in Manchester, 31^ September 6 Hen. 8^.
[i 5 »S-]— Letters Patent by King Henry [VHI.], granting to John
Byron, Esq., the custody of the body of Richard Holland, brother and
heir of Robert Holland, being a minor and in the King's custody; and
also the marriage of the said Richard. Dated at Lancaster, 22 March,
Cfi^ year of his reign.
[Seal of the county palatine — broken— still attached.]
{Inq.p.m. Vol. IV No. 66, P.R.O.)
[1515*]— Pi'oof of age of Richard Holland, brother of Robert
Holland of Denton, taken 20^ July 7^ Hen. viiL The jurors say that
said Richard Holland is brother and next heir of said Robert Holland,
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and that he was bora at Denton on 25^ March 8^ Hen. vii. and was
baptized in the Parish Church ol Manchester, and is now 21 years
& upwards.
William Chorley, 50 years of age, says that he remembers the day
on which the said Richard was bora because Sir Christopher Standish,
KnS died on that day at Duxbury.
{York Wills, xti^ 10.)
Richard Holland of Denton, ca Lane, Knygbt, 27 May 2 Ed. 5.
[1548.]
To be buried where y* shall please God to take me to his mercye.
To the poor zii^ within this three yeares next.
Sonne & heare Edward Holland all my howsold stuff at Denton, &
certain cattle &c.
To said sonne Edward half of my cheane of gold, & to my wyfe's
Sonne Thomas Percye the other half.
My 3 bastard sonnes Henrye, Willffi & Richard an annual rent of zxvi*
viij<^ each for their lives out of lands, as appears by their several deeds.
Servants one quarter's wages each, to pray for my soul.
Wife to give my old servant Henry Cloughe meat & drink so long as
they live together.
Wife to bring up roj* 2 bastard sonnes WilllB and Richard till they
attain 17.
My damaske gowne to make 2 vestments of— the one to remayne at
Denton, and the other at Heyton.
My feoffees seized of certain lands <^ my lordship of Kenyon, Lawton,
& Wygam or else my exors, to recevie xx^ a year for 10 years to raise
£2O0f as appears by my deed of gift of 20 March last, of which I will
that 200 marks shall go to the marriage of my daur Mary Holland &
the other 100 marks towards the payment of my debts.
Youngest sonne Richard Holland, lands at Wardle & Keneon of yearly
value of £1^ 6s. 8d. for his life, as appears by my deed of gift to him.
Wife Dame Elano^ the take of the tythe corae of Kenyon which I have
taken of Gowther Leyghe, gentilman, proctor and fermo^ of the churche
of Wynwyke.
Servant Adam Wallewarke to have the house that Rich<i Diconson
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dwells in on death of 9A Richard and his wife, or dse to be restored to
the house that was his father's.
Residue of goods to my s<i wife.
Dalr in law Maiye Percye a little chain of gold.
Sonne in Uw Heniy Percye my baye geldinge.
Brother Rauff Holland a gowne &c
Brother Geoige Warren 4 marks & a doublet
Cousin Thomas Grynehoughe & his bedfellowe 2 kie &c«
Ex5rs. — My wife Dame Eleanor Percye, S^ John Baron, knt., &
Thomas Percye, gent, zx* each.
Supervisors: — Edward Standley, erl of Derbe, & Dame Maigett,
countysse of the same.
Witnesses: — ^John Ardem of Haredin, esquier, John Redyche of
Redyche, esquier, Edward Holland, gentilman, Randull Warren, gentilman.
Proved at York, 1548-49.
{Ing. p. m. VoL XIII. No. 20, P.R.O.)
[1571]* — Inquisition taken at Manchester 20^ January 13 Eliz. [1570]
after the death of Edward Holland, Esqmre. The jurors find that
the said Edward was seized of the manors of Denton, Kenyon & Lawton
ftc, and lands in Bolton in le Moors, Wordeley, Heyton &c &c., and
so being seized by his charter 31*^ October 4 Eliz., gave and granted to
Dame Cecily Lan^^ey, widow, late wife of Sir Robert Langley of Agecroft
in said County of Lancaster deceased, divers lands and tenements in
Heyton upon Faghefeld for term of her life — in consideration of con*
templated marriage between the said Edward & Cecily. Said Cecily
still living at Manchester. And also by Charter dated 19^ August
12 Eliz. he gave to Edward Holland his younger son an annuity of £s
out of lands in Bolton, Wordeley &c., for the life of the said Edward
the son now living at Blacdesfidd ^ in county Chester. Another annuity
^ This mentioii d Macclesfield raggesCed to the writer that as John Holland of
Mobberley went to Macclesfield in his old age (see p. 50}, it was possible that there
might have been some earlier connection with this town, and that the required nexus
bet ween the Hollands of Mobberley and the Hollands of Denton, might be found
there. A carefiil examination of the Macdesfield R^fister, however, shows that
no such connection existed. There was a Holland fiunily at Macclesfield throughout
the seventeenth century, but they are clearly distinct from that td the Hollands of
Mobberley, and came originally from Great Bodworth parish.
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by Charter 19^ Aagast 12 EUz. to John HcUand, a jrooBger wo, for im
life. Said John also living at Macclesfield. By dmtcr of sane dste
he gave an annuity for term of life to WiHiam iiis hisTird aott. The
said William now living in W^stmorelaad. The mfiwesMd Edwird by
his charter dated 17^ Aog^ 12 ESz. tai fe o fe J cerlam penons of the
manors of Denton, Lawton and Kenyoa, and oCber lands in Denton
to the uses specified in certain Indemunem. Eiixabetl^ Ann, Pnmces,
Margaret & Eleanor, daoghters of the said Edward Hottand Richard
Hdland, son and heir apparent of the said Edwaid. The aiaresaid
Edward Holland died on the 22°<i Aug^ (12 Elu^ last past Said
Richard the heir was 24 years old and upwands nn the day of taking
this Inquisition.
(fnq. p. m. VaL XXI L No. 107, PJijO.)
[1619]. — Inquisition taken at Manchester cm Friday 10^ September
17^^ James P* [1619] after the death of RICHARD HOLLAND of Denton,
Esquire. The jurors say that the sud Richard was seized in his
demesne as of fte of the manors of Dentcm, Kenyoa a»d Lawton, and
lands and tenements there and in Heaton upon Faghefekl, Bolton on the
Moors, Harwood, Sharpies ftc, and of lands in Barton upon IrweB and
Mwdiester and lands in Over Heaton purchased hy the said Ricband
Hotland of Oswold Mossley, Esquire, and lands in Droybdcai, Wowley,
WordcJey & Prestwick, and t>y Indenture of 5^ January 10* James V^
between said Richard Holland of the one part, «id EdwaEid Holland,
gentleman, brother of the said Richard Holhmd of the other part, lim
said Richard enfeoffed the said Edward of Al his «aid Manors and lands
to certain uses intents and purposes, viz. among others %o :ttie use of
said Richard for his life, and afterwards of Margaret HoAbnd, ^ife of
the aforesaid Richard for life in recompense of dower Ac., then «f Ihe
heirs male of the body of said Richard, and in default to the use of
Edward Holland and the heirs male of his body, and in default to the
right heirs of the said Richard for ever.
That the said Richard afterwards— -being so seized as^dbresai^ ^viz*
in the demesne as of fee tall to him and the Mtan wale of bis body>
remainder to the aforesaid Edward Holland and the heirs male oT'hls
body, reversion to the said Ridiard in &e — died at HeatfiA «on the 21^ of
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Mard) last before the taking of the Inquisition without heir male ot his
body. That Robert Dokenfidd, gent., the younger son and heir of Jane
Dokenfieldi deceasedi Maria Ecdeston, widow, Frances Preston, wife
of John Preston, Esquire, Elizabeth Aldburgbe, wife of Arthur
Aldburghe, Esquire, and William Brereton, Esquire, son and beu: of
Blargaret Biereton, deceased, were the next heirs of the aforesaid Richard
Holland, viz. the said Maria, Frances, and Elizabeth, daughters of the
said Richard, and Robert Dokenfield and William Brereton sons re-
spectively of Jane and Margaret, two other daughters of the said
RichanL The son, Robert Dockenfield, and daughters all of the age
of 21 years and upwards. William Brereton aetat 14 years 4^ 7 months.
The said Edward Holland entered on all the lands aforesaid by force
of the above entail, and was then living at Heaton aforesaid.
{Lord WUtcfis MSS.)
Indenture made the 9^ March 162 1 [2]. Between Robert Dokenfeild
of Dokenfeild, co. Chester, Esq., William Dokenfeild, gent., brother of the
same Robert, and Henry ffayrefaxe, clerk. Rector of the parish church
of Asheton-under-Ljrne, co. Lane, (Executors of the last will of Robert
Dokenfeild, late of Dokenfeild aforesaid, Esq., deceased) on the one part,
and Edward Holland of Denton, co. Lane, Esq., on the other part
Witnesseth that whereas Richard Holland, late of Denton aforesaid,
Esq., deceased, did by his last will desire the said Edward Holland after
his decease to pay to such daughters of Jane Dokenfeild (late wife of the
said Rdbert Dokenfeild, deceased) as should then be living and unpre-
ferred in marriage, ;^ioo apiece, to be received and disposed of to their
use by the same Robert Dokenfeild, deceased (son in law of the said
Richard Holland); and that the said Edward Holland for the assurance
thereof would make a good and sufficient estate in the law of a rent
charge of £100, to be yearly issuing out of all his lands in Denton
aforesaid, within one year next after the decease of the said Richard
Holland. The which daughters were and are three in number, viz.,
{Catherine, now wife of John Tempest of Tonge, co. York, Esq., ffirances
DokenfeQd and Alice Dokenfeild. And whereas, in lieu of the said
assurance, the said Edward Holland did seal and deliver to the said
Robert Dokenfeild in his lifetime, three several obligations for the pay-
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ment of the sum of ;C300 to the said Robert Dokenfeild, his ezecotors
or assigns, by ;CiOO at a time, in fuU satisfaction of the said legacy. And
whereas the said Edward Holland paid to the said Robert DokenfeUd,
deceased, ;^ioo (parcel of the said bequest), and at the sealing & delivery
of these presents, paid to the said Robert Dokenfeild, William Doken*
feild and Henry fiayrefaxe one other ;^ioo for the use of the said three
daughters, and stands bound for the payment of ;Cioo more (residue of
the said £300). Now the said Robert Dokenfeild, William Dokenfdld,
& Henry ffayrefaxe covenant and agree to exonerate, defiend & keep
harmless the said Edward Holland, his heirs and executors concerning
the said legacy, & shall procure release or releases to be made by the
said John Tempest and Katherine his wife, finances Dokenfeild and
Alice Dokenfeild.
(Signed) Robart Dokenfeild.
[Seal gone.]
William Duckbnfeild.
[Seal, bearing a bird]
Hen: Fairfax.
[Seal, on a shield a lion
(?) rampant]
Sealed & delivered the 10 June
1662, by Robert Duckenfield, in
the presence of,
(Signed) Edwarde Hollande. Roger Stafford.
Sealed & deUvered by William
Dokenfeylde in the presence of,
(Signed) THOMAS FFOXE. EDWARD HOLLAND. ROBERT
Walkeden. Roger Stafford. James Hulton. George
Bradley.
I April 1662. Sealed & de-
livered by Henry flEiairfax in the
presence of,
(Signed) Edward Tacey. John Brereton. Robert
Walkeden.
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[1635]. — iDquisition taken at Boulton in the Moors on Tuesday
19^ April 11^ Chas. i*^ [1635] after the death of Edward Holland
late of Denton, Esquire. The said Edward Holland was seized in his
demesne as of fee of and in the manors of Denton, Kenyon and Lawton
and other lands and tenements in Heaton upon Faugfafieki, Boulton in
the Moors, Harwood, Sharpies && and lands &c« purchased of Oswold
Moseley, Esquire, by Richard Holland, Esquire, deceased, late brother of
the aforesaid Edward ; the said Edward being so seized in contemplation
of a marriage between Richard Holland their son and heir apparent oi
him the said Edward Holland and Katherine his wife, [daughter] of
William Ramsden, Esquire, of Longley in County of York, made a settle*
ment of certain of his lands, remainder to the right heirs of Richard
Holland, Esquire, deceased, the late brother of the said Edward — men-
tions Anne, the wife of said Edward. Annuity for life granted on lo^i
March 1621, 19^^ James i*<, by said Edward Holland to William Holland,
younger son of the said Edward Afterwards the said Edward died at
Heatxm upon Faugfafield on 5^ May 163 1, and Richard Holland, Esquire,
is son and next heir of the said Edward Holland, deceased, 36 years old
and upwards. Anne Holland, widow of the said Edward, still living and
William Holland the son was also living at Heaton.
{From thi ProbaU Rigtstry at CfusUr.)
In the Name of God Amen. Maye the thirde and in the Eleaventh
yeare of the Raigne of our Soveraigne Lorde James by the Grace of
God Kinge of En^and France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith &c.,
and of Scotland the syxe and fortiethe of His Majestyes Raine in
Anno Domini 16 13. I, WiLLAM Hollands of the Roads in Pilking.
ton in the Countie of Lancaster, Gentleman, beinge sike in bodie but
of good and pfecte remembrance praised be God, doe make this my
last will and Testament in maner and forme as followeth, videliset
Firste, I give and commite my Soule into the hands of Almighty God,
my Creator, hopeinge assuredly by the death and passion of my sweet
Savioure Christ Jesus to be of the number of his electe, and my bodie
to be buried in Church or Grave Yard of Prestwich at the discretion
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of my good and christian friends. Nowe whereas God bath bestowed
a small moyetie of goods upon me it is my will and mjrnde that it
be equally divided into three pts, that is one pte I reserve to my selfe
and the second pte I give to my wyfc Jane HoUande, and the thirde
and last pte I give to my children in manner and forme as followeth.
Imprimis I give unto my Sonne in Lawe George Parker 2* 6^. Then
I give unto my Sonne Edwarde HoUande the some of towe shillings
syxe pence, and I give unto my sonne Fardinandoe Hollande the sume
of 2* 6^ in regarde of theire whole fiUiall portions, havinge bestowed
more on them then, then I doubt, 1 have to bestowe on the rest of
all my Children and of the Children that I am Grandfather unto. I
would have my Wife Jane Holland to bestowe of my pte at her dis-
creation upon them at after my decease as she shall thinke good
Then it is my will and mynd that my wyfe Jane Holland shall have
the whole profits of my three houses in Salforde that is Plats, the
house that James Plate dwdleth in, and Bybbies house and Reade
Wyfe's house all the rents of these houses duringe her lyfe, and after
her decease I geve unto my Sonne Bontventuoe Holland Bybbies
house with all the appurtenances to the same belonginge duringe the
Lease* Item I geve unto my Sonne Raphe Hollande Plats house with
all the appurtenances and mynes to the same belonginge. Item I geve
unto my Sonne John Hollande the house that Reade Wyfe dwelletb
in with appurtenances to the same belonginge, and seeinge I geve these
my Sonnes my houses I would have my Daughters tp have my goods
and the thirde pte afore spoken of for their preferment and bringing
up till my Wyfe whyll that she liveth to hand the bulk and government
of them and their goods, and I would have my Wyfe Jane Hollande
and my Son in Law George Parker to be my true and faithfull Executors
of this my last Will as my full hope and especial trust is in them, and
for a true testimony that this is my true and faithful Will I have
hereunto put my hand and seall the daye and yeare first above written.
In witnessse —
JOSIA Radclyffe.
JOSIA DiCKSONN.
[Proved in the Consistory Court of Chester on the 23^^ of November
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1614, by Jane Holland, Widow, the Relict, one of the Executors, power
being reserved to George Parker, the other Executor.
Inventory of goods amounts to £338, 14s. od., and mentions in/ir
alia goods at ** my house in Ardwick.'^
{Extracts from the Pnstwick Register.)
[Register begins March 30, 1603].*
1603. Sepult: Junii 2. Wiifanus Holland.
1604. Bapt: Junii 17 et Jotles filius Georgii HoUande p'ochiae
de Manchester.
1607. Sepult: Julii 12. Henricus Holland de Rodes.
„ Bapt: Augusti 16. Henricus filius Ferdinand Holland.
1608. Bapt: August 28. Maria filia Ferdinand Hollande.
1609. Bapt: Novembr 5. Rictlus filius Fardinand Holland.
161 1. Elixeus Fogg of Rodes. Sepult
„ NiqH: October 22. Jofaes Holland et Alixia Boothe.
161 3. Bapt: Januan i6. Thomas filius Fardinand Hollande.
,, Sepult: Man 22. Edwardus Hollande geV.
1614. Sepult: May 8. Wittms Holland de Rodes gener*.
„ Nupt: Octob^ 18. Alexand^ Greenhaugh et Maigareta Hollande.
„ Bapt: Mar. 19. Elizabetha filia Joliis Hollande.
1614. Sepult: Feb. /• Margeria Greenehaughe.
1616. Bapt: fil: Rob^: Boothe of Rodes.
„ Bapt: Sept 29. Adamus filius Fardinand Hollande.
„ Sepult: Sept. 25. Margarett Holland uxor Richi Holland de
Heaton Armiger funera solemnizata Octob: 8.
1618. Baptizat: Decemb^ 6. Alixia filia Jotiis Holland.
,1 Sepult: Martii 3. Ridiardusf Holland de Heaton Armiger funera
solemnizata Mar. 16.
1619. [Mention of] W» Ogden of Rodes.
„ Baptixat: Junii 27. Wittmus filius Fardinand Holland -
' At Chester there are tome earlier years among the Bishop's Transcripts, and in
1599 the following entries occur:—
Anne HoUaad fi: Guil: Bapt: 6 June.
William Brereton and Margaret Holland [married^ 10 June.
Uxor Richi. Holland. Buried 25 Augusti.
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1619. Sepult: August 18. Wiiimus filius Fardinand Holland gener^.
,, Baptizat: Januar. 9. Jana filia Edward! Holland de Heaton
annigeri.
,, Nupt: Febr: 8. Rictlus Brooke et Maria HoUande.
1620. [Mention of] Hoolmes of Blackley.
f, Baptizat: Octobr 8. Edwardus filius Fardinand Holland
,f Baptizat: Decembi^ 28. Edmundus filius Thomae Holland.
„ Sepult: February 18. Edmundus filius Thomae Holland.
1 62 1. Baptizat: Januan 20. Jotles filius Jotlis Holland de Crawler.
1622. Baptizat: April 28. Joties filius Thomae Holland.
1622. Nupt: Feb: 2a Thomas HoUande gener et Elizabetha Heape.
„ Sepult: Mar: 2. Filius Fardinand Holland non bapt
1623. Sepult: July 22. Jana Relict Wiifani Holland de Rodes gener:
,1 Sepult: Januan 17. Fardinand Holland gener.
1624. Sepult: Junii 30. Henricus fil: Fardinand Holland.
1626. Baptizat: October 8. Jotles filius Thomae Holland de Clifton Ar^.
1627. Baptizat: October 14. Wiltmus filius Thomae Holland de
Oldhall.
p Bapt: Mar. i6. Wittmus filius Jotiis Holland gener.
1628. Baptizat: Junii 22. Maria filia Jotiis Holland de Crawley.
1629. Baptizat: April 17. Anna filia Georgii Holland nup. nupt' Eliza-
bethae Hulton.
1630. Baptizat: Januar 23. Elizabetha filia Jotlis Holland de Rodes
gen.
1 63 1. Sepult: Mail. 5. Edwardus Holland de Heaton Armiger.
,, Bapt: Dec 11. Georgius filius Georgii Holland de NewhalL
,, Sepult: Jan. 3. M^ Joties Holland de Heaton.
„ Nupt: Feb. 7. Georgius Holland et Ellin Boulton.
1632. Baptizat: May 13. Thomas filius Thomae Holland.
1633. Baptizat: Junii 2. Adamus filius Jotlis Holland de Rodes geno-
1635. Sepult: Decembi^ 18. Henricus Holland de Heaton gener.
1636. Sepult: Januar. 22. Elizabetha filia Jotlis Holland de Rodes.
1638. Baptizat: Maii. 13. Elizabetha filia Jotlis Holland de Rodes
gener.
1639. Baptizat: Maii 5. Rictlus filius Rictii Holland de Crawley.
[Mention of] Fox of Rodes.
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164a Baptixat: Sept 2a Jana filia Jotlis HoUiuid de Rodes gener.
H Sepult: Novembrgi M<^ Anna RelicU Edwardi HoUand Arm'.
,, Sepult: Dec 15. Jotles Fox of Rodes gener*.
,, Sepult: Feb. 7. Jolles filius Rictii Holland de Crawley.
1641. Baptizat: JuliL 11. Gates filius Thomae Holland de Clifton fil:
Dates.
,9 Nupt: August! 17. Rictlus Collier et Alizia Holland.
,, Baptiz: Sept 19. Margareta filia Rictii Holland de Crawley.
1642. Baptizat: July 17. Adamus filius Georgii Holland de CromsalL
f»
Sepult: Nov. 27. Jotles Holland de Crawley.
1643. Baptizat: Sept 22. Thomas Holland filius Jobannis Holland.
9, Baptizat: Feb. 4. Joties filius Ric)U Holland.
1645. Sepult: Apr. 2. Rictlus fil: Ricti Holland.
1646. Sepult: [?] Sept. 26. Rictius fil: Ricti Holland.
1647. Baptizat: Nov. 12. Jacobus fil: Rictii Holland.
,, SepulU Feb. 10. Jacobus fil: Rictii Holland.
1648. Baptizat: Dec. 3. Alls filia Rictii Holland.
1651. Baptizat: July 27. Maria filia Rictii Holland. [Also a death occurs]
at *^ Thomas Holland's de Owldhall in Heaton.**
Vol. ends in 1653.
Extracts from the Parish Rigistir of tki ColUgiaU Church
of Manchester >
Baptisms.
1573. Dorothie y« Doughter of James Holland Sept 2^.
,1 Gcoige y« sonne of John Holland Sept 2is<.
1574. ffrances Doughter to Jcdin Holland Aprill 5.
,, Adame y« sonne of Adame Holland June 23.
^ Anne Doughter to Geoige Holland June 25.
,, Amerie y« Doughter of Rafie Holland Oct 9^.
,, John y« Sonne of Wiltm Holland Nov. lO'^.
,1 Hompherie y« sonne of Geoi^ Holland March 9.
1575. Issabell y« Doughter of James Holland Aug. 19.
I, James y« sonne of Adam Holland Dec. 18.
* Extracts made by the late Mr. John Owen.
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1576. Cysley Dou. of George Holland Julie 8.
,, James sonne of Rauffe Holland Aug. 30.
ff Robert sonne of George Holland Januarie 12.
,, Gamett sonne of Adam Holland ffeb. 2^.
1577. Anne Dau. of Adam Holland ffeb. 13.
1 578. John Sonne of George Holland Male 8^.
,1 Isabell Dou. of James Holland Sept 27.
„ John Sonne to Rauffe Holland Januarie i8.
f^ Edward sonne to John Holland ffeb.. 221^.
1579. Marie Dou. to Robert Holland Dec d
1580. Anne Dou. to Rauffe Holland Oct 19.
,f EUine Dau. to James Holland ffeb. 24.
1 581. ffraunces Dou, of Witim Holland Julie 2^.
ff Margret Dau. to Adam Holland Sept. 17.
f, Thomas sonne to John Holland Sept 24.
f, Wittm sonne to Robert Holland Marche 22<^.
1582. Issabell Dou. to Robert Holland June 2>><^.
f, Thomas sonne to Rauffe Holland Marthe 17. '
1583. Adame sonne to Adame Holland Sept 29.
„ Robert sonne to John Holland Marche 13.
1584. George sonne of George Holland of Newton Sept 27.
,, Margrett Dou. of Robert Holland ffeb. 21.
1585. John sonne of Adame Holland of Newton Male 30.
f, ffardinando sonne of Witim Holland Gent. Nov. 17.
,, Adam sonne of George Hollande Jan7 9.
1586. Edm: sonne to Adam Holland Aug 7.
„ James sonne to John January i»*
1587. Alice Dau. to George Holland Jan7 28.
1588. John Sonne to Robert Holland Dec. 22.
1589. Theophilus sonne to Adame Holland Juli^ 13.
„ Gates sonne to John Holland Marche 13^
159a James sonne to Geoi^ge Holland Sept 13.
1 591. Adam sonne to George Holland Dec. 26.
1592. Issabell Dau to Rauffe Holland JanT 14.
1595. Anne Dou. of George Holland Aprill 6.
1596, Mary Dau. ol Edward Holland Gent Nov« 4.
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1 598. Richard sonne of Edward Holland Gent Oct« 1 1.
„ Mary Dau* of George Holland Janr 2i«t
1599. Edmund sonne of Edmund Holland Aprill 29.
», firauncis Dau. of Edward Holland Gent I>ec. 8.
„ Margrett Dau. of WilHam Holland Dec 10.
i6oa Mary Dau. of Rauffe Holland June 25.
,f Richard aonn of Richard Holland Sept 14.
», John son of John Holland Oct 24.
y, Edward sonn of Edward Holland Gent. Marcfae 1 5.
1601. Martha Dau. of James Holland June 10.
,f George sonn of Wittm Holland Gent Dec. 15
ff Richard sonn of James Holland ffeb. 7.
1602. Mary Dau. of Huon Holland musicione June 19.
1603. Mary Dau. of Wiifan Holland Gent Maie 9.
,f Jane Dau. of Adame HoQand of Crompsill Maie 22.
,, Homphrey son of Edward Holland ffireemason ffeb 12.
ff Ann infant Doughter of John Holland ffeb. 22.
1604. Hughe sonn of Humfrey HoUand June 13.
,, Arther sonn of Edmund Holland Jan7 1 1.
9, John son of Richard Holland JanT 2t.
1606. Margaret Dau. of Edward HoUand of y« Mylnegate July 25.
^ James sone of George Holland of Cromsall Dec 21.
1607. Anne Dau. of Raphe Holland of Salford Aprill 7.
y, Edmund sooe of Humfrey Holland January 25.
1608. Thomas sone of Raphe Holland of Ardwick Maye i^^
,, Jane Dau. of Edward Holland June 12.
,1 Isabell Dau. of William Holland of Croaselane June 19.
,9 Mary Dau. of John Holland Sept 18.
1609. Jane Dau. of George Holland of Blakeley Oct i«.
,1 Katberyn Dau. of Humiirey Holland Nov. 26.
II Richard son of William Holland of Crosslane in Salford Dec. 10.
i6ia James son of John Holland of Salford Aprill 22.
,1 William sonn of John Holland Feb. 24.
161 1. John sonn of John Holland of Salford June 23.
,^ ffrands Dau. of fferdinando Holland of Salford Gent Julie 2is«.
II Geoif;e sonn of Adam HoUande of ffylesworthe Dec. 1*^
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i6i I. Elizabeth Dau. of William HoUande of Crosselane Feb. 16.
1612. Ellin Dau. of James Hollande of Salford June 21^^
,, Elizabeth Dau. of fferdinando Holland of Salford Aug. 9.
„ Anne Dau. of Humfrey Hollande Dec. 13.
,t James and W>n Twynnes to Thomas Holland Carpenter Dec. 2a
161 3. Adam sonn of John Holland of Salford Sept I2.
„ Suzanne Dau. of Theophilus Hollande of Newton Marche 6.
1614. Anne Dau. of Humfrey Holland Nov. 13.
,, Roger sonn of Thomas Holland Marche I2.
1615. Margaret Dau. of John Holland Julie 2^.
f, Anne Dau. of Edward Holland of Denton Julie 2^.
1616. George sonn of John Holland of Salford Maye i*<.
,, William sonn of Humphrey Holland Aug. i8.
„ Martha Dau. of Theophilus Holland of Newton Aug. 18.
„ John sonn of Thomas Hollande March 9.
16 1 7. Theophilus sonn of Adam Holland of Newton Feb. i^.
161 8. Alice Dau. of John Holland of Sallford Aprill 12.
^, James sonn of Adani Holland of Newton Oct. 18.
1619. Isaacke sonn of George Holland of Blackeley Maie 16.
,, Alice Dau. of Edward Holland bap. at Denton y^ 10 Sept. 1617.
„ Isabell Dau. of William Holland of Ecdes Maie 18.
„ Jane Dau. of John Holland of Sallford June 13^.
„ Anne Dau. of Thomas Holland Julie 18.
„ Marye Dau. of Raphe Holland of Sallford Dec. 27.
1620. Anna Dau. of Adam Holland of Newton Aprill 9.
„ James sonn of John Holland of Sallford June 1 8.
f, Abigail Dau. of Theophilus Holland of Newton Aug. 2a
ff Marye Dau. of Adam Holland y« younger of Newton March 4.
1 62 1. John sonn of Adam Holland of Newton y« younger Aprill 25.
William sone to Bonneventure Holland of Salford Maye 13.
Anne Dau. of Raphe Holland Feb. 10.
Adam sonn of Adam Holland of Newton Feb. lo.
Jane Dau. of John Holland of Salford Feb. 24.
1622. Marye Dau. of Humfrey Holland of Moston Julie 21*^
„ Marye Dau. of Adam HoUand of Newton Julye 28.
1623. Alice Dau. of Humfrey Holland Aug. 24.
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1623. Thomas sonne of Adam Holland of Newton Aug. ii*K
1624. Jane Daii* of Humfrey HoUande, Feb. 27.
1625. Geoif;e.8onn of Adam HoUand of Newton Maye 15.
,, Alice Dau. of Humfrey Holland Marche 12.
ff Richard sonne of John HoUande of Sallford P^ter March 13.
1626. George sonn of Adam HoUande of Newton the elder ApriU 9.
H Elizabeth Dau. of Adam Holland of Newton Janr 2i^.
1627. Edward sonne & Heire to y« Right Wor" Richard Holland of
Denton Esq. was borne at Denton the sizte day of this month
flFcb. 1627.
,, John sonne of Adam Holland of Newton March 3.
1628. Geoige sonne of Isaacke Holland Maye 18.
,, Jane Dau. of George Holland of Cromsall June 8.
tf Anne Dau. of George Holland of Salford June 29.
,, Jane Dau. of Adam Holland of Newton Aug. 14.
,, Marye Dau. of James Holland of Manch^ Mercer Sept. ^5.
,^ Sara Dau. of Adam Holland of ffayllsworth Nov. 16.
„ Richard sonne of Humfrey Holland ffeb. i*K
y, James sonne of Richard Holland ffeb. 15.
1629. Frances Dau. to y« Right Wor^ Richard Holland of Denton Esq.
Julie 30*.
,, DanieU sonne of William HoUand of Charlton Rotvi Gent Aug. 9.
„ Sara Dau. of Adam Holland of Newton thelder Aug. 1 3.
163a James sonne of James Holland March 28.
,, Samuel sonne of Isaacke Holland ApriU 25.
,, Adam sonne of Adam Holland of Newton May 1 5.
,, Grace Dau. of Richard HoUande May 23.
,, Samuel sonne of Adam Holland of Newton Gent Sept. 13.
y, Peeter s<mne of Adam Holland of ffailsworth Janr 16.
,, Martha Dau. of Raphe Holland of Brougfaton ffeb. 13.
163 1. Mary Dau. of Raphe Holland of Salford AprUl 17.
I, Richard sonne of James Holland Nov. 20.
,» Elizabeth Dau. of Humfrey Holland JanT 1 5.
„ John sonne of William Holland of Charlton Jan^ 22.
,, Grace Dau. of Richard Holland flfeb. 19.
1632. EUzabeth Dau. of John Holland April 15.
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1632. George Sonne of Adam Holland of Blakdey JanT 13.
1633. John son of James Holland de Blakeley May 5.
,, Isabell Dau. of James Holland of Manchester Mercer Sept. 26.
„ Richard Sonne of Richard HoUande Nov. 17.
„ Sarah Dau. of WiUiam Holland qf ChorlUm Rowe Jan^ 25.
„ Sarah Dau. of Isaacke Holland Feb. 6.
1634. Ogden Sonne of Raphe Holland of Newton Aprill 20.
„ Raphe Sonne of James Holland of Blakeley Aug. 17.
y^ Adam Son of Adam Holland of Newton Jan7 6.
1635. Thomas & Margerie S. & Dau. of James Holland of Manchester
Mercer, borne bothe at y« birth March 2$.
„ William sonn of Richard Holland Jany 17.
„ Anna Dau. of W^ Holland of Chorlton Gen* March 13.
1636. Elizabeth Dau. of James Holland Julie 17.
,, Anna Dau. of Adam Holland of Moston Dec. i.
1637. Robarte sonn of Tho« Holland of Blakeley Jany 1 5.
I, Joseph sonn of George Holland of Cromsall ffeb. 2.
1638. Suzan Dau. of James Holland of Blakeley March 27.
,, Margret Dau. of Adam Holland of Moston Julie 25.
,1 Alice Dau. of Raphe Holland of Broughton Aug. 5.
„ Daniel"^ Sonn of W^ Holland of Chorlton Roe Gent. Ocr 7.
,, Mai'gret Dau. of Richard Holland Nov. 18.
,, Katherine Dau. of Thomas Holland of Ardwicke ffeb. la
,, Suzan Dau. of James Holland of Blakeley ffeb. 33.
1640. Abraham Sonn of George Holland of Cromsall March 25
„ Edward Sonn of Richard Holland Nov. 29.
i64i. W^ Sonn of M^ W^ Holland of Chorlton Roe April 26.
„ John Sonn of James Holland of Blakeley Sept 12.
1642. Jane Dau. of Adam Holland of Broughton JanJ i^^.
,, Thomas son of Richard Holland March 19.
1643. W™ Son of Raphe Holland of Broughton April 9.
1644. Samuel Son of W^ Holland of Chorlton Roe Gent June 18.
1645. Marie Dau. of Raphe Holland of Broughton March 8.
1646. Jonathan Son of W^ Holland of Chorlton Roe Oct. 4.
* In Mr. Owen's transcript this is ** Samuel," but a reference to the original shows
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1646. Jane Daiu of Richard Holland of Salford ffeb. 20.
1647. Margret Dau, of John Holland April 4.
1648* John Sonn of John Holland April 23.
„ Alice Dau. of M^ Thos. Holland Minister Dec. 29.
II Robert Son of Raphe Holland of Broughton ffeb. 14.
1649. Abigaill Dau. of W^ Holland of Ckorlton Rowe Nov. 25.
[No Holland between these dates.]
1659. Samuel son of M^ Samuel Holland July 4.
' ,1 Thomazen Dau. of William Holland Dec. 23.
1660. Elizabeth Dau* of William Holland of Salford April 3.
1662. John son of Samuel Holland of Manchester Gent Dec. 3.
1664. Suzanna Dau. of M^ Samuel Holland of Manch^ July 13.
1665. Joseph Son of Samuel Holland of Manch^ Gentleman Sept 21.
1666. Sara Dau. of Isaac Holland of Ardwick Jan7 1 3.
1667. Rebecka Dau. of John Holland of Blakeley Oct 13.
1669. William Son of Isaac Holland of Manchr May 23.
1672. Mary Dau. of Isaac Holland of Manchr April 7.
,1 Robert Son of W«n Holland of Manch^ JanT 19.
1673. Abraham Son of Abraham Holland of Manch^ feb. 24.
• 1675. Eliz: Dau. of Abraham Holland of Manch^ Aug. 8.
II Joseph Son of Isaac Holland of Manch^ Sept. 5.
1676. Mary Dau. of Abraham Holland of Manch^ March 1 1.
Weddings.
1573. Witim Holland & Anne Massie Dec 13.
1576. Anthonie Chambers & Anne Holland Sept 23.
1577. Henry Wyrrall & EUine Holland ffeb. 2«i.
1580. Adam Holland & Elizabeth Cartwright Jan7 29.
1583. Robert Holland & Elizabeth Shawe Jan7 19.
1585. Thomas Hunt & Katherine Holland June 27.
1588. James Cheetame & Issabel Holland Oct 29.
1589. Wiiim Holland & Margret HoUanson Nov. 16.
1 592. Rauffe Holland & Jane Hunt Sept 24.
f^ John Holland de Ecdes & Cisley Wroe istius Oct. 15.
1595. John Ridings istius & Mai^gret Holland de Ecdes Aug. 12.
1596. Richard Herrot & Isabell Holland April 25.
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1596. John Duncals & Cyseley Holland, Licence ffeb. 5.
1597. George Holland & Elizabeth Hulme JanT 19.
1599. James Holland & Alice Pcyvall June 27.
1 60a John Holland & Ellen Reynshall Maie 4.
„ John Walker & Katherine Holland July 27.
1 60 1. George Holland & Ciceley Hilton Maie 24.
„ Witt™ Barlowe & Alice Holland Sept i^.
1602. John Carter & Elizabeth Holland JanT 13.
.,f ifrauncys Pendleton & Anne Holland ffeb. 16. -
„ Edward Holland & Issabell fforthe ffeb. 27*^.
1603. Humfrey Holland & Elizabeth Morrice Aug. 2i*^.
1607. William Holland & Jane Warburton Sept.
1608. March 29 Richard Bradshawe & Margret Holland.
1608. Gyles Holland & Ellyn Hartley Nov. 6.
,f John Holland & Anne Wood ffeb. 12.
1610. Wittm Holland & Alice Brownebilt ffeb. 3.
161 1. Gyles EckersfHelde & Alice Holland Nov. 3a
1612. John Long & Ellin Holland Dec. 8.
1616. Edward Coe [Wroe ?] & Marie Holland, Licence Nov. 26.
161 7. John Slater & Mary Holland, Licence June 9.
„ John Holland & Margaret Birche July i^t.
161 8. Bonaventure Holland & Katherine Smethurste Jan7 I2.
1619. Robarte Leighe & Elizabeth Holland ffeb. 7.
1620. James Parker & Joane Holland.
„ Peter Holland & Alice Nov. II.
„ Raphe Holland & Deborah Greaves both of Rochdale Jaa 14.
„ Richard Cryer & Allice Holland ffeb. 3.
1 62 1. Raphe Holland & Margret Brombill, Licence April 4.
1622. William Valentyne & Joan Holland Jan. I9.
1623. Robert Birche & Ellen Holland^ Licence Nov. 15.
1624. Adam Holland Parish of Ashton Under Lyne & Elizabeth Hartley
Licence Aug. 14.
„ W™ Holland, Hujus & Anne Greenehalghe boathe of the Parish
of Berrie Sept. 14.
1625. John Holland & Anne Benham Aug. 27.
1626. Adam Holland & Elizabeth Sotheme Jan7 33.
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1627. Isaac Holland & Jane Poynter ffeb. 9.
„ Richard Hollande & Ellen Telior ffeb. 13.
1628. John Lees, Parish de Prestwich & Jane Holland, hujus July 26.
1629. Richard Holland, Parish of Ecdes & Elizabeth Ogden, hujus
Julie 21.
f, Adam Kirshawe & Mai^gret Holland Nov. 13.
,, John Cloughe & Anne Holland ffeb. 2^.
1630. John Ashton Parish of Ouldham & Maif^^t Holland June la
1632. George Man & Margret Holland Sept 10.
1633. Robarte Worrall & EUzabeth Holland Oct 2d
9, James Holland & Anne Dawson ffeb. 18.
1634. John Boardman & Elline Holland April 27.
,, Joseph Holland, Hujus, & Alice Bradshaw Par : of Eccles Jan7 26.
1635. John Holland Hujus & Katherine Thomiley of y« Par. of Stock-
port Licence April 25,
„ Richard Pendleton Hujus & Joane Holland Par. of Prestburie
Aug. 9.
1636. Richard Bardesley Parish of Ouldham & Jane Holland Hujus
Oct. 29.
„ Richard Holland & Anne Wallworke Nov. 26.
1638. W» Higginbotham & Alice Holland June 3a
„ Raphe Shallcrosse & Ellin Holland Licence Julie 2^.
1641. Thomas Hollande & Cislie Traves June 29.
,, John Walmesley Par. of Middleton & Elizabeth Holland Parish of
Prestwich Aug. 14.
1642. Abraham Taylor & Elizabeth Holland Maye 7.
1644. George Holland & Alice Holland Jan7 1*^.
1645. Edward Cowper & Marie Holland Nov. 17.
1646. James Moorton & Isabell Holland Nov. 27.
„ Thomas Holland & Ann Jenkinson ffeb. 17.
165 1. James Holland & Mary Gorton April 3.
„ John Doodson & Jane Holland Aug. 18.
„ George Worthington & Ann Holland Dec 1 1.
1654. These are to Certify that Raphe Holland of Chorlton Hall, Hus-
bandman Sone of Peter Holland of Clifton Yeoman & Kather-
ine Ouldham of Salford Dau. of Edmund Ouldham of the
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same were married Witness Peter Holland, Edmund Ouldham
July 3.
1654. Thomas Bowen of Manchester Chapman Sonn of Jeremy Bowen
of y^ same Chapman & Elizabeth Holland of Manchester
Dau. of James Holland late of Pendleton in y« Parish of
Eccles deceased. Witness Jeremy Bowen, Joseph Barra*
dough, Humphrey Bradshawe Aug. 22.
1656. Thomas Holland of y^ Parish of Eccles Husbandman son of
Thomas Holland deceased, & Mary Snape of Hulme Dau. of
Robert Snape late of y^ same deceased Witness Thomas Lees,
Mark Nield Aug. 3a
1656. William Holland of Salford, Webster, Sonn of Thomas Holland
late of Prestwich deceased and Elizabeth Newton of y« Parish
of Middleton Dau. of Robert Newton late of ]r^ same deceased
Witness Ellis PoUett John Abbott Ap. 5.
1656. William Holland of Manchester Husbandman son of Hugh Hol-
land late of y^ same decefs<i & Margret Haworth of Manchester
Dau. of James Haworth late of y« same deceased Witness
John Booth, Robert Worthington JanT 5.
1656. Thos. Wilcockson of Gorton Chapman Son of John ^/S^lcockson of
y« same Chapman & Sarah Holland of ffailsworth Dau. of
Adam Holland late of y« same decefs<i. Witness John WO-
cockson, John Whittle & James Holland flfeb. 7.
1665. Edward Worrall & Martha Holland Oct 30.
„ Samuel Nash of Manch^* Widower & Margret Holland of Brough-
ton Dec. 31*^
„ John Barlowe of Eccles & Susan Holland of Blakeley Jan7 23.
„ Lawrence Valentine of Broughton & Elizabeth Holland of Kirsal
fieb. 19.
1663. Lawrence Holland & Sarah Andrewe Aug. 9.
„ Thomas Holland Parish of Eccles & EUen Ashton Hujus by
Certificate JanJ 25.
1664. Robert Hilton & Jane Holland Parish of Prestwich Licence May 19.
„ Peter Holland Hujus & Ellen Gee Parish of Ecdes, b. Oct 18.
,, Robert Bentham & Jane Holland Dec 26.
1665. William Holland & Martha Smith Nov. 9.
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1666. John Holland & Isabdl Locke May la
„ Peter Walkden & Ann Holland Julie 3i»».
1667. Joseph Holland & Alice Travis Oct. 31st.
1 668. John Holland, Hujus & Maty Bardsley of Ashton U.L. Dec. i/.
ff John Acton & Elizabeth Holland Jan7 7.
1671. William Holland & ffrances Musgreave Nov. 26.
1673. Johi^ Holland & Elizabeth Smethurst April P^
„ Abraham Holland & Mary Antrobus April 22.
1676. William Wagstaffe of Glossop, Gierke & Hannah Holland, Hujus
married at Newton Chappie April 13.
1677. Michael Bowker & ffrances Holland April 23.
1 68a Samuel Leech & Mary Holland fieb. 14. Licence.
1 68 1. John Holland & Cisley Ingham Dec 29.
„ James Holland & Margaret Shepherd ffeb. 18.
„ John Travis & Mary Holland Sept. 13.
1686. Thomas Williamson & Martha Holland Nov. 2.
1687. Richard Percivall & Margaret Holland 1687.
1688. Thomas Holland & Mary Collier Nov. 4.
1691. Benjamin Holland & Esher Syddall July 19.
„ Robert Holland Hujus & Lydia Wood Par. of Ashton Sept. 15.
1693. John Fitton & Mary Holland Dec. 28.
1695. Joseph Holland & Jane Hobson March 26.
„ James Holland Par. of Ecdes & Elizabeth Seddon Hujus Oct. 2.
Burials.
1574. Adam Sonne of Adam Holland June 19.
,, Dorothie Dou. of George HoUande Dec. 24.
1575. Issabell Dou. of James Holland Nov. 24.
1576. Adam Holland, Housholder Oct 5.
1 578. Sonne of Adam of Newton Jan7 27.
,, Jane wife of Adam Holland ffeb. 19.
1580. Elline Dou. of Adame Holland Aug. 3.
1 58 1 . Ellyze sonn of John Holland June 1 7.
1583. Elizabeth wyffc of Robert Holland Oct 26.
., Anne Dou. of Robert Holland March 8.
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1 584. George Sonne of George Holland Dec 2i^.
1 585. Lawrence sonne of Lawrence Holland July 9.
„ , George Holland of Ouldfeildlane Sept. 2.
,f Thomas Sonne of Raufie Holland Dec. 6.
1587. Anne Widowe of George Holland Sept. 23.
1 588. Anne Wief of Wittm Holland June 9.
f, Elizabeth Wief of George Holland July 23.
1 589. George Holland of Sallford July 6.
1 590. James Son of George Holland of Newton Nov. 8.
1 591. Isabell Widowe of Othes Holland ffeb. 5.
1 592. An infante Dau. of Lawrence Holland Julie.
,, Anne Dau. of John Holland Julie 2.
„ John Holland of Denton, Householder Julie 22.
„ Margret Widowe of Lawrence Holland Aug, 22.
,, John Holland of Cromsall Householder Sept 23.
1593. Robert Sonne of John Holland Sept. 10.
1 594. Jane Dau. of Gregory Holland Julie 1 5*
^595- James Holland of Salford Householder March 14.
1 597. Raufle Holland of Salford Householder March 8.
1598. Robert Sonne of Robert Holland Sept 18.
1 599. Geoi*ge Sonne of RauiTe Holland Aprill 25.
,, Katherine Dou. of George Holland Maye 4.
Cicely Wyddowe of James Holland June 3.
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i6oo. James Sonne of Robert Holland June 14.
,, firances Dou. of Edward Holland Gent. Jany 13.
1 601. Issabell Wief of Edward Holland, Mason March 18.
„ George Sonne of George Holland March 24.
1602. Wief of John Holland of Cromsall Aug. 14.
„ Issabell Wief of Edward Holland, Mason Jany 19.
1603. Katherine Dau. of Edward Holland fTeb. 25.
1604. Humphrey Scmne of Raphe Holland Aug. 26.
,, Jane Dau. of John Holland April 4.
„ Wittm Holland Householder Dec. 21st.
1605. John Holland, Carrier Aprill 19.
„ Margery Holland Julye 16.
„ James Sonne of Adam Holland March i^K
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1607. Anne Wyddowe of Rauff Holland of Salford April 1 2.
pp a child of Raphe Holland of Salford Aprill 26.
pp James Sonn of Thos. Holland Far. de Ecdes Aug. la
i6o8. Dou. of William Holland of Crosfe Lane Janr 7.
,, Edward Sonn of Humfirey Holland of Manch^^ Janr 1 1.
1609. Thomas Holland of Ordsall, Drowned Julie 18.
„ Elizabeth Dau. of W» Holland of Manch"* Nov. 7.
Pf Katherine y« Wyddow of John Holland of Denton Dec. 21.
i6ia Edmund Holland of Manch^ ffreemason Sept. 29.
161 1. John Sonn of John Holland of Salford June 7.
,, an infant of W^ Holland of Manch' Baker feb. 23.
161 2. firances Dou. of fferdinando Holland of Salford Gent Ap. 12.
,, Alice Dau. o[ Adam Holland of Cromsall May 8.
ff Prisdlla wyffe of Ad™ Holland of flailsworth March 2.
f, Elizabeth Dou. of fferdinando Holland of Salford Gent March 8.
1613. an infant Sonn of William Holland of Manch^ June 18.
„ Katherine Dou. of Humphrey Holland of Manch^* Aug. 17.
,p Jane Dou. of Edward Hdland, Mason Sept. 9.
Anne Dou. of Humphry Holland of Manch^* Dec. 21.
William Holland of Crofse Lane March 12.
f, Jone y^ widdowe of Robte Holland of Crofse lane March 20.
„ Robte Holland of Manchi* Shereman March 23.
1614. John Sonne of William Holland of Bowlton Aug. 2°<i.
,, George Holland of Newton feb. 23.
1615. John Holland of Salford Whitetawer May 12.
„ Isabell y« wiffe of James Holland P: of Eccles Aug. 10.
1617. Margaret Dau. of John Holland of Salford July 12.
1619. William Holland of Manch' Baker Julie 17.
„ Thomas Holland of Manch^ JanT i»^
„ Oate Holland of y« Newhall Gent. JanT 26.
162a Anne wiffe of John Holland of Salford feb. 16.
„ Mary wiffe of Adam Holland of Newton March 3.
162 1. John Son of Adam Holland y^ younger of Newton Oct P^
„ Margaret widowe of W« Holland of Crofslane Nov. 27.
1622. James Holland of Salford, Myllner Maye i*^
„ Isabell wiffe of Adam Holland Julye 23.
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1622. Mary Dau. of Humfrey Holland of Moston Aug. 7.
Adam son of Adam y^ younger of Newton (Holland) Aug. 20.
Marye Dau. of Adam Holland of Newton y^ younger Aug. 3Q.
Theophilus Holland of Newton Oct. 25.
,, Katherin Widdowe of Oats Holland of y« Newhall Jany 27*
„ Grace wiflFe of Robart of Moston flPeb. i^.
1623. John Son of Thos. Holland of Manch^ Carpenter deceased April 5.
Thomas Son of Humfrey Holland of Blakeley June 17.
Abegall Dau. of Theophilus Holland of Newton Julie 12.
George Holland of Blakeley Aug. 25.
Isabel! Wiffe of Adam of Cromsall Sept. 30.
Anne Holland of Moston, spinster Oct. 4.
Adam Son of Adam Holland of Cromsall Oct 9.
Alice widdowe of James Holland of Salford Oct 16,
Adam Holland Oct 30.
1624. John son of Adam Holland of Cromsall April 26.
Isabell wife of John Holland Julie 28.
Adam Holland of Newton, Yeoman, Househoulder Dec. 4.
„ EUin Holland of Salford spinster Dec. 2i8t.
t, John Holland, Servante to Mr Rowland Mosley fleb. 1*^
1625. Ellin Dau. of Humfrey Holland April 4.
„ Alice Dau. of Katherin Holland April 29.
1626. George Son of Adam Holland of Newton Jan7 5.
1627. Thomas Holland of Stretfibrd June 15.
„ Richard son of John of Salford Julie 28.
1628. Josephe Son of George Holland of Blakeley July 8.
„ Edmund Holland of y^ Crofselane Yeoman July la
„ George Son of Isaacke Holland Oct 24.
1629. Anne y« widowe of George Holland of Newton May 18.
James Son of Richard Holland Maye 30.
Samuel Son of W^ Holland of Charlton Rowe Nov. 4.
Sara Dau. of Adam Holland of Newton Dec. i8.
Elizabeth widowe of Adam Holland thelder of Newton Jan7 26.
1630. Elizabeth wife of Adam Holland y« yonger of Newtcm Maye 18.
„ Adam Son of Adam Holland y« younger of Newton Julie 27.
163 1. Grace Dau. of Richard Holland Sept. 25.
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1631. Eb'zabetb Dau. of Humfrey Holland of y« Sudehill JanJ 29.
1632. Sisley Widowc of George Holland of Blakeky June 3.
„ Ann Wife of Adam Holland of ffailsworth June 18.
„ Adam Son of George Holland of Cromsall ffeb. 25.
1633. John Son of James Holland of Blakeley Maye 2a.
,t Adam Holland of Newton, Yeoman Maye 28.
f, Richard Son of James Holland of Manchr Mercer June 30.
,, Marie Wife of James Holland of Manch^ Mercer Nov. 13.
1634. Raphe SoiKj:)LJames Holland of Blakeley Nov. 30.
1635. Margerie Dau. of James Holland of Blakeley March 29.
,, Thomas Son of James Holland of Manch^ Mercer April 5.
„ twoe infants of James Holland of Blakeley Oct 24.
,, Adam Son of Adam Holland of Moston fieb. 20.
1636. Richard Son of Richard Holland of Moston March 25.
,, an inO of James Holland of Blakeley Aug. 9.
ff Sarah Dau. of Isaacke Holland March 23.
1637. Anne Dau. of Humfrey Holland of y« Sudehill Dec. 18.
1638. Jane Wife of Adam Holland of Moston Aug. 2K
„ Elizabeth Wife of Adam Holland of Salford Sept 27.
ff Jane Holland of Blakeley Nov. 15.
1639. Raphe Holland Marche 30^.
„ Margret Widowe of Raphe Holland Marche 8.
1642. James Son of Richard Holland of Crofselane Aug. 7.
1643. Humfrey Holland of Manch' Laborer June 6.
„ Roger Holland Servant to Alex^ Greene Vyntner JanT P^
1644. William Son of James Holland of Salford April 27.
,, Adam Holland of Salford Nov. 24.
1645. Ann Dau. of John Holland of Salford June 1*^.
Jane Wife of Isaac Holland June la
A child of Margaret Holland of Salford June 14.
Ales Holland Aug. 18.
EUen Wife of Richard Holland Aug. 25.
Richard Holland Aug. 25.
Samuel Son of Isaac Holland Aug. 28.
George Holland Aug. 29.
A child of Richard Holland Aug. 31^.
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1645. Widdowe Holland Sept. i^.
A child of Richard Holland Sept. 2^.
o If Isaac Holland Sept. 4.
^,, Richard Son of Richard Holland Sept. 4.
E „ William Son of Humfrey Holland Sept 7.
Richard Son of Richard Holland Sept 8.
Ales Wife of George Holland Sept 12.
John Son of John Holland ffeb. 5.
1646. Isabell Wife of Edward Holland of Salford ffeb. 18.
1647. Margaret Dau. of John Holland of Blakeley Maie 6.
1649. Joseph Son of Adam Holland of Newton June 6.
1650. Raphe Holland of Broughton Dec 23.
„ John Son of John Holland Dec. 27.
1653. Thomas Holland ApriU 24.
„ Elizabeth Dau. of Raphe of Ardwicke Janr 16.
1 654. Rap/u Holland of Charlton Roe April 1 5.
p, John Son of Adam Holland of ffailsworth Yeoman Sept. 29.
1655. George Holland of Newton Yeoman July 20.
„ Adam Holland of ffailsworth Yeoman Nov. 21".
1658. Katherin Wife of George Holland of Newton Yeoman May 22.
„ Jane Dau. of John Holland of Salford Dec 3.
„ Ogden Holland of Broughton Jan. 24.
1659. Samuel Son of M^^ Samuel Holland Aug. 20.
Elizabeth Dau. of Richard Holland of Crofslane Oct 18.
Isabell Holland of Broughton Oct 30.
Margaret Wife & Thomazen Dau. of William Holland Dec. 13.
James Holland of ffailsworth Yeoman Jan7 20.
1660. John Son of William Holland June 18.
1 661. John Son of M^ Samuel Holland of Manch' Gent Sept 2.
y, Elizabeth Dau. of James HoUand of Hulme Hall Gent Dec 10.
,, John Son of Samuel Holland of Manch^ Gent Dec 13.
1662. James Holland March 19.
1663. Ann Wife of John Holland of Salford March 6.
1664. Susanna Dau. of M^* Samuel Holland Aug. 25.
1666. John HoUand of Salford Oct. 17.
1667. James Holland of Newhall Par. of Eccles Gent. May 24.
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i668. Robert Son of Richard Holland of Crofselane April 4.
1671. Mary Holland of Ardwick, Spincer March 25.
„ Maigret Wife of M^ Samuel Holland April 28.
„ William Holland March 1*^.
1672. James Holland of Newton Gentleman Nov. 1 1.
1674. Thomas Holland late of Newton deceafsed in Ouldham P*^ Dec. 28.
„ Hannah Wife of Thomas Holland late of Newton '' Chi." deceased
at Ouldam flfeb. lo.
1676. - A female of William Hollands April 20.
,t William Holland Nov. g.
1677. Anne Dau. of Abraham Holland April 2&
1680. Elizabeth Dau. of M' William Holland of Kersall Oct 29.
„ Benjamin Son of Abraham Holland of Manch^* Bookseller flfeb. 18.
1681. Mary Wife of Abraham Holland Oct 7.
„ Benjamin Son of Abraham Holland Oct 14.
(From the Chester Probate Registry,)
In the name of God Amen. 13 January i6o3[-4] I NICHOLAS
HULME of Heaton-Norris husbandman etc.
Body to be buried at ''Chapell of Diddisburie."
Mentions ''sonnes George Hulme & Edward Hulme" & "daughter
Jane Sodge [?] & Margaret Worthe."
Daughter Ellen Hulme residuary legatee.
Exors. sons Geoi^ge & Edward.
Witnesses, Hen : Partington.
Thomas Hulme of the Shawe.
ThOs Blomeley.
Inventory valued by Geo. Chorlton, yeoman, Thomas Hulme, John
Johnson & Robert Streete, 9^ Dec 3"* JanJ [1605].
Proved 13 Feb. i6o5[-6] by Edward Holland husband of Ellen
daughter of deceased.
[Inclosed in original bundle are the following autograph letters
on a single sheet, '\
Syr : Albeit it bee needles that I should mouve you for the probation,
of the will of a neighbour of myne of the wch: this bearer ys an executor
yet at hys desyre I am bould to praye you to friend [?] & further thys
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bearer in that matter in such sortc as you maye. The [?] ys an honest
man and a gentleman and one of good credytt & therefore you may the
better respecte him. I shall accompt myself beehouldinge to you for your
kyndnesse done to hym. Thus with my right heartye commendacOns
I leave you to God's gracious goodness. Stockport this xj^ of Februarye
i605[^].
Your assured loveinge
friend Ric : Gerard.
Syr there hath beene with mee this mominge George Hulme one of
the executors of Nicholas Hulme his father who desyred me to sygnyfie
unto the Court that for some causes he would not take the execution of
hys sayd fathers will but did determine absolutelye to refuse the same
for ever. The wch : as I thought good to signyfie unto you [?] soe
I have caused hym to thys note for your better assurance to subscribe
his name, this xj^ of Februarye i6os[-6].
Ric: Gerard [sgd].
George Hulme [sgd]..
To my assured good friend, M^ John Morgell at hys house in Chester
to be d'd.
(From the Marriage Licence Books at Chester.)
8 September 1624.
To Mr Jackson, Clerk, Curate of Ashton under Lyne, to marry William
Holland & Anna Bold of s^ Parish Spinster.
Robert Birch, Bondsman.
19 May 1631.
To the Curates of Ashton under Lyne and Manchester to marry Roger
Moore & Jane Bold of the parish of Ashton under Lyne spinster.
Bondsman, Roger himself.
{Extracts from the Parish Register of Ashton under Lyne.)
1 600. Ralphe Bold & Jane Howley. Married 10 June.
1605. William Bould & Isabell Shepleye. 26 August
1605-6. James Holland & EUyn Asheton. 19 Jan.
1608. Myles Bould & Margaret Williamson. 2 Nov.
161 3. Robert Bould & Alice Andrew. 7 Dec.
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[Marritges begin 1594. Gape from March 1622 to 1632, and from
April 1638 to 1653. Examined marriages to 1660.]
(From the Bishop's Transcripts of Ashton under Lym,)
1604. John son of Robert Boulde christened. 23 Sept
,p Anna daughter to Raphe Boulde christened 7 Oct.
{Extracts from Warrington Parish Register.)
1 601 [2]. Roger son to Edward Moore [of Sankey] bapt. March 17.
1602 [3]. Elizabeth daughter to Edward Hollande Esquire. 8 Feb. Bpt.
1654. Samuel sonne to William Holland buried. 20 July.
1656. John Holland, minister & Esther Barnes married. 14 Aug.
'657. fane wife to Rodger Moors of Litill Sankey, 10 Nov.
1657 [8]. Rodger Moores & Ellen Marsh married. 4 Feb.
1 66a Abigail daughter of W°^ Holland buried. 2 Aug.
1661. Rodger Moores of Little Sankey buried. 25 Ap.
1677. Roger Gaskell of Great Sankie buried. 26 June.
{Extracts from the Parish Register of Winwick^
1604. John son of M^ Edward Holland bapt June 2.
1605 [?] Thomas son of M^ Edward Holland bapt. Sept 27.
1607. A diild of W Edward Holland buried. June 13.
1608. Ane daughter of Edward Holland bapt Nov. 20.
1610. William son of M'' Edward Holland gent bapt. July 15.
161 1. Francis daughter of M' Edward Holland bapt. Nov. 5.
{Extracts from the Registers of Over Alderley^ i62S^i700.)
163 1. July — Edward fiL ThOe Holland et uxor* ejus baptizat
1 63 1. July 12. Edward fil. ThOe Holland et uxor* ejus sepult
1636. Nov. 29. Maiigeria Holland sepult
1636. Dec 1 1. Hanna filia ThOe. Norbury & Eleanora ux' ejus baptizat
i64o[-i]. Mar. 30. Ellen Holland sepult
1649. J^^^ 4- Alicia Holland septilt
1655. The intention of mariage betwixt John Holland son of Widow
Holland of the Parish of Mobberley & Hanna Norburie
daughter of Thomas Norburie of Ofl Alderley & of the
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Parish of Alderley having been published three seflal Lordes
Dayes in the Parish Church of Alderley at the close of the
mornings exercyse that is to say, the ffyfteenth the Twoo
& twenteeth & the nine & Twenteeth, dayes of July 1655
and noe exception Aledged to the Contrarye the weare
maried the fBrst day of August 1655 before the Right Wor-
shippfuU Thomas Breareton of Ashley Esqi* Justice of the
Peace & quorQ according to an Act of Parliament bearing
date the 29th of August 1653 Intituled an Acte for mariiiges
etc. Ralph Bower,
Parish Register.
1656. John son of John Holland & Hanna his wife bom 25 May and
baptized i»* June 1656.
1684. Johannes Holland de Moberley & Maria Deane de Alderiey [by
Licence]. 23 Feb. 1684.
i68-[?]. Oct 14. Josias Holland & Elizabeth Wyet married.
1 691. July 22. Hanna daughter of Josias Holland & Eliz his wife
baptized.
{Extracts from the Parish Register of Mobberley.^)
1654. William Holland buried 6^ day of December.
165 5. John Holland and Hannah Norbury married the i*^ day of August
i6s8[-9]. Widow Holland buried the 18^^ January.
1659. Thomas sonne of John Holland bom April 8^.
I, Thomas sonne of John Holland buried 7^ November.
1660. Thomas sonne of John Holland borne 6th August
1662. William sonne of John Holland baptized 29^ April.
1664. Peter sonne of John and Hannah Holland baptized July 2^.
1 656 [7]. Daniel sonne of John and Hannah Holland, hee was baptized
the 30*** day of January.
1668 [9]. Samuel son to John Holland de Mobberley gent" baptyzed 17^
January.
1669. Samuel son to John Holland buried May 17^.
167a Elizabeth daughter of John Holland gentleman (baptized)
Oct nth.
1 Made by the late Mr. Robert Holland of Mobberley.
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1675. Elizabeth Holland daughter of M' John Holland buryed the 25^
day of November.
,9 John Holland baptized 26 Nov.
1684. John Holland of the Parish of Mobberley and Mary Deaine of
the Parish of Alderlcy were marryed the 25*** day of February
1684 by licence dated the 24^ day.
1 685. Hannah the daughter of John Holland Jun' baptized the 2 1 »< day
of December.
1687. John son of John Holland burie d
i687[-8]. Abigail the daughter of John Holland Jun' baptized tiie 2pt
day of January.
i687[-8]. James son to John Holland buried 12 January.
1690. John and Thomas sons of John Holland and Mary Holland
bom the 7^ day of Dec^ and baptized the 1 1* day of Dec'.
1692 [3]. Katharine the daughter of John and Mary Holland bom March
the 12^ 1692 and baptized Mar. 28^ 1693.
1694 [5]. Two infant children of John Holland buried 14^ January.
1696. Mary the daughter of John Holland and Mary his wife borne
May i8<^ & baptized June 13^.
1698. Peter the son of John Holland the younger and Mary his wife
home 28^ day of November and baptized the 13^ day of
December.
170a Mary wife of John Holland buried 23 December.
1705. John Holland of Mobberley in the County of Chester Yeoman
and Mary Hopton of Nether Knutsford Widow were married
in the Parish Church of St Michael in Chester on the 14^
day of Aprill 1705 by a licence of the 13^ of the same
instant
17 1 2 [3]. John Holland of Mobberley gentleman, buried 22 January.
1 7 14 [5]. Richard Amery in the Parish of great Bud worth and Abigail
Holland of this Parish married Feb. 21*^ 171^ at Mobberley.
Licence.
1717. John Coppock of the Parish of Bowdon and Catherine Holland
of Mobberley married in the Pari^ Church of Mobberley the
26**» day of Xber 1717 by lycence.
172a Thomas Gerrard of Warrington Grocer and Mary Holland of
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the Parish of Mobberley married by licence at Mobberley
Church. T. Worsley Sur' Dec' i»t 1720.
1720. John Son of John Holland bom Nov 3"* baptized 24^.
1722. Peter, Son of John Holland Gtni^ and Mary his wife of Mobber-
ley (bom) 14^ Dec*^ 1722.
1724. Mary Daughter of John Holland Gentlonan and Mary his wife
bora January 12^ 1724.
(^Extracts from the Parish Register of MacdesfieUU)
161 5. John Deane of the Parish of Alderley and Petronilla Grange of
the Parish of Wilmslow married 27 March.
1626. Edward Deane and Margaret Fallowes of the Parish of Alderley
married Aug. 28.
1637. John Deane & Sarah Norbury of the Parish of Alderley married
Oct Id
{Extracted from the Original in the Prerogative Court of
Canterbury, iZi Pell.)
12 January 1658.
I Anne Holland of Maberley in ca Chester, widow, relict of
William Holland, gent, deceased
Immediately after my funeral expenses have been discbaiged I will
that my son-in-law Henry Strongitharme of Goosetiye in co. Chester,
yeoman (one of my executors) shall receive ;^20 out of my goods which
I promised to pay him last Christmas in part payment of the portion he
was to have with Sarah my daughter his wife.
I give to him also my brinded heifer and goods to the amount of
;^io, which with the £20 before mentioned and ;^20 which he has
already received make up my said daughter's full portion.
Whereas my brother Roger Moores of Bewsey in ca Lane., yeoman,
has^in his hands £20 which he received from my son John Holland for
my children's use, and is to receive ;^30 more from my said son by bond
about 12 months after my death: I hereby give to my daughter Hannah
Holland £2$, in full satisfaction of the like sum secured by my said
late husband by some act or deed which the said Hannah has released to
the said Roger Moores.
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I give to my son John Holland 2s. 6d. in full satisfaction of his child's
part
I give to my daughter Mary Cooper 2s. 6d. in full satisfisurtion of
her child's part.
To my son Danniell Holland 2s. 6d in like manner.
After my death I wiU that my executors sell all my goods and give out
of the money thereby raised £2$ to my son Jonathan and £2$ to my
daughter Abigail
The residue of the said money to be divided amongst my said sons
William and Jonathan and my daughters Hannah and Abigail Holland.
I make my said brother Roger Moores, my said son-in-law Henry
Strongitharme and William Loundes of Marthall in co. Chester, yeoman,
my executors.
The mark of Anne Holland.
Witnesses : Randle Gimcocke, Thomas Strettle, Ralphe Loundes.
Proved at London before the Judges 26 March, i659» by the said
Henry Strongitharme.
(From the Originals at the Probate Registry ^ Chester.)
In the Name of God Amen. 13 January 1694 [5] I THOMAS Deane
of the Parke in Nether Alderley, Gentleman, sick etc.
To ''cozen William Stanley of Astle in Chelford'' the house and
lands called "The Bricke [? Parke] House in Nether Alderley."
Mentions ''Margaret Hatton my sister," "Elizabeth Deane
spinster daughter of my uncle Thomas Deane & to Samuel Deane
of Widford.** — " Godson Thomas Stanley sonne & heir apparent
of the aforesaid William Stanley.''
To " my godson Thomas Stanley aforesaid, John Holland Junior of
Mobberley & Thomas Woods of Marthall all my books except my
bihle» equally to be divided amongst them.''
To " godson Thomas Stanley and my niece Mary Holland my sUver
spoone&"
To " said John Holland and Mary his wife my niece & their sons &
daughters £iyy & to the said John Holland my silver scale, my
httle silver breast buttons & to Mary his wife my pocquet watch
with the studied case."
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*' Item. I give to my godson Thomas Stanley and my niece Mary
Holland equally betwixt them what stockes of bees I have att John
Smiths in Over Alderley att Isaac Peerses in Nether Alderley &
att James Bibbies in Chorley."
Residue of personalty equally among John Holland, William Stanley,
George Lowe, & Thomas Woods.
Exors : Geo: Lowe of Chelford & Thos. Woods of MarthalL Over-
seer Cozen William Stanley of Astle, & John Holland of Mob-
berley.
Wit: Wra Stanley. (sgd.)
Richard Wych. (sgd.)
Joseph Jackson, (sgd.) Proved 21 June 1695.
Randle Lowton. (sgd.)
Sara Cleaton. (sgd)
Inventory valued 17 June 1690 by William Stanley of the Parke in
Nether Alderley, & John Holland of Mobberley.
Wra Stanley. [sgd.]
J6^ Holland, Jun'. [sgd.] Value over £2000.
Administration granted [22 January 1 704-5] of goods of JOHN
Holland late of Macclesfield Yeoman deceased to William HoOand of
Macclesfield Chapman, one of the sons of deceased,
22 January 1704.
John Prescott. [sgd.] WILL : HOLLAND, [sgd.]
Edw : Roberts, [sgd.]
Jo"- Holland. [sgd.]
[Included is following document.]
"To all Christian people '^ etc. ''John Holland, Thomas Holland,
Peter Holland & Daniel Holland, sonnes of John Holland late of Maccles-
field in the County of Chester yeoman deceased send greeting* Whereas
the said John Holland the father departed this life on or about the 17^
January inst., not having made any will or testament ^ etc. & '' leaving five
sonnes (& no daughter or son-in-law) att the time of his death, to
witt, William Hdland and the aforesaid, John, Thomas, Peter &
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Daniel^ The said four renounce their right to administer their father's
goods in favour of ''then: brother William Holland of Macclesfield
Chapman."
23 Jan : 1704.
^A^tnesses.
Hannah Holland, [sgd.] Jo»* Holland. [sgd]
Thomas Holland, [sgd.]
Alice FomeflL [sgd] Peter Holland. [sgd.]
Daniel Holland, [sgd.]
(Infra 40 ii.)
20 April 1712. John Holland of Mobberley in Co. Chester
Yeoman, under many infirmities but of sound and disposeing memory —
Last Will & Testament etc
And whereas by a Deed Trip^^« made about 13 March 1681
between John Holland of Mobberley gentlem>^ & Hannah his wife [my
fiather & Mother] since both deceased & me the said John Holland
[then the younger] of the first parte, And John Barker of Litle leigh
in the Co. of Chester gentL with severall others of the second &
thirde parte. There was a power reserved unto me the sd Jo°
Holland by my last Will signed w^ my owne hand &c. &c to charge
the moytey or full halfe parte of all & singular that messuage and
Tenement with appurt* lying & being in Mobberley aforesaid, Then
in po6S>^ of John Holland my ifather [since deceased] & now in the
actuall possession of me the said Jo^^ Holland &c with the paym^
of any sufBe or suffies of money as to me fho'd seem expedient &
fitting to & for the use of my younger daughters &c. or sons &c. &c.
Now I the said John Holland appoint &c. said Moytey or one full
half of sd &c with appurt' late ''in possession of my fiather as his
'' part or one halfe of the whole. — ^That is to say the Midle-roome
" called the Hall or house and other rooms thewayrew^ lyeth through
" the said Hall or House — ^the New-bame — the nearer-side of the stable,
** the Lower shippOn, the forther-bing and Gamer, One moytey of the
"Garden & Orchard w^ the Straite. The Higher-hay-fieilds— The
*' Lower-hay-fieilds and Bobberhills adjoyneing unto them, the great
'' Bonke. The Crabtree land»»the Old Intack— the two New doases —
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" the Broomefeild, the Hempj^ard & the nearer Sawer-butts w**» their
" and every of their appurt« with all usuall wayes waters & advan-
" tagcs whatsoever for the occupation thereof— All w<* I doe hereby
** charge w^ the full sume of flTour-Hundred & Thirty Poundes of Law-
'^ full Brittish money to be paid by my sonn John to my Executors herein
" after named to & for the use of my younger sonns and daughters.
" And if by reason of his death my sonn Thomas sho'd become Heyre
" my will & mind is that he pay the suAe of ftive hundred and Thirty
** powndes of like money " &c. &c. ** And for the raising the sd suffies
" in the space of six monthes after my decease & next ensuing I do
** hereby give " &c. &c. " all powers to me reserved in the before in
*' part recited Indenture Triptite.
" I give unto John Holland my heire apparent my pocquett watch,
" Brass clock, all the ceilling that my ffather left in the house when
'' he removed to Macklesfeild, my Black-horse called Buck & also one
" ffeather bed & ffeather boulster, Two Pillows, Two Pillow Beares,
" One Rugg, One payre of Sheets, Two Blankctts, Two Towdls, Two
" Napkins to be chosen by my Ex", And also my ffouleing Gunn.
" To Thomas my second sonn ;£'ioo [Haveing layd out considerable
" in his education] my pendulum watch Burkitt upon the New Testament,
" Bible in £folio, And a desk covered w^ Red leather & the Gold-ring he
" commonly weareth.
"Itm. I do give unto Peter my Third sonn to receive when he is
" 21 aet. the suffie of ;f 140, my large Red silk quilt, Chest that was att
*' Knotsford and such goods of mine as (hall be there at the time of my
" decease — all of them, a Gold ring, Bible w^ silver clasps.
** Itm. I do give to my son-in-law Benedict Brooke £Sve shillings having
'* already payd him ;£'20o[as a portion] w^my daughter Hannah his late wife.
"To my daughter Abigail ;f200 And the great chest with paunelled
'* lid, & a little wood Cabinet with sev*« draw" in it — a Gold chain, a
** Patchwork-squob Cushion, a Gold-ring (he hath in her owne keeping,
" my Trunck, & a Cow att her owne choyce.
''Unto Katharine my now seconde daughter ;f200 at aet 21 and a
large ' black Chest.' Blood stone necklace and an Handcerchef box.
" Unto Mary my youngest dau. the sume of ;f 200 when aet. 21 & my
" chest of drawers and the Smalest ring.
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** Unto Edward Barbor aonn to Edward Barbor of flashbrooke Esq.
'* [if he be liveinge &c.] one cellar of Bottles, One Queensticht pin Cushion
'* & one close Baskett— otherwise these to my daughters Abigail Katharine
" & Mary.
'^To my daughter Abigail the Bible that coAonly useth to be att
" Knotsforde — ^And as for 3 Rings yet undisposed of if I do not dispose
" of same in my life time — my sonn John shall have his choyce & my
** daughter Abigail the second giving her sister Mary that (he used to
** wear & Katharine to have the third
"To the poore ftock of Mobberley £2.
'«To the poore Stock of Nether Knutsford £1 instead of a dole— To
" such servants as I (hall have at my decease *2l6^ each — Residue to be
" devided among my ffive younger chUdren viz< Thomas, Peter, Abigail,
** Katharine & Mary.
"Only my apparrell w^ Buttens to be devided amogst my 3 sonns
" and all womens and childrens apparrell & boys amogst my 3 daughters &
** if upon decease of John, Thomas shall come to be my heyre in such case
" £$0 of the ;f 100 before given him shall be given to his brother Peter
" and the other £$0 with the nfi Thomas's part in the remainder shall be
" equally devided among all my then younger children.''
Portions of any that may die before 21 to be equally devided among
all my children then living.
Appdnt William Stanley of the Parke in Neth' Alderley and Peter
Colthurst of Sandle-bridge in Little-Warford both in County of Chester
Gentlemen to be my executors, also to be guardians unto all my children
untill they severally attain 21 act. which they have promised to perform
— ^their Expenses charged on my personall estate And that they nor
either of them shall be accountable for any losses that (hall be susteined
by the managem< of the same &c.
Jo" Holland.
Witnesses —
Edward Coppocke.
Jo^ Lattimer. [Seal, a lion rampant guardant,
Jonathan Ridge, jun^ in the paw a fleur-de-lis.
Seepage 54 .]
Ex« Sworn 30 April 171 3.
Coram Tho: Wainwright
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Inventory of John Holland of Mobbcriey in Ca Chester Gent^
lately deceased appraised by ITrancis Newton & Edward Coppock
both of Mobberley Yeomen.
24 January 1712.
Cattle &c. &c.
In the ftable &c. &c.
goods in the Parlor.
8 ledder chaires & one elbow chdre ;f 01 . 00 . 00
1 long screen . . . 00 . 06 • 10
2 wooden chaires . . . 00 . 03 . 00
1 ovell Table . . 00 . lO . 00
2 Looking Glasses . . . 00 . 03 . 00
Window Curtaines & vallens • 00 . 01 . 06
I grate, i paire of Tongs 1 ffire (hovell 00 . 05 . 00
Glasses upon the chimney peice w^\
some other odd things in the Clossett > 00 . 03 . 00
adioyning to ye Parlor . . . |
Goods in the Hall — goods in the Parlor chamber — goods in M^ Jo^
Hollands chamb^ — goods in M^* Tho. Hollands room — goods in the best
chamber — ^goods in the chees-chamber [flfeder Bed &c Ac one paire
fedstocks and hangings, one Ring of Bells, a little pair of bed-
stocks one chef Bed Sec &c 14 hundred of cheese 14 slipings
of Yam] Goods in M's Abigails chamber.
The Dec'ds Purse.
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31 . 12
. 06
4 peices of old Gold and one Gold Bodkin
04 • 10 .
00
one silver Salver •
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02 . 00 .
00
9 Silver fpoons & 3 Tea Spoons .
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03 • 04 .
06
Debts opon fpedality ' .
•
806 . 07 ,
. 00
Total Inventory
- ;f 1048
. 16 . 9
Ex^ 30 April ]
713-
In the Name of God Amen [1 February 1769.] I JOHN HOLLAND
of Mobberley iii the County of Chester Gentleman do make & ordain
my last will & Testament in manner & form following. ^^ Whereas by
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Articles of Agreement' bearing date 3 February I7i7[8] made between
U8 the said John Holland on the one part, Peter G>lthurst late of
Little Warford in the said County Gendemaii, since deceased, of the
second part, previous to & in consideration of a marriage to be had
with Mary my late wife daughter of the said Peter Colthurst " etc and
" Whereas by one deed of Indenture Tripartite made on or about 3i*< July
1761 between the said John Holland of the one part Geo: Lowe of the
City of Chester Gentleman of the second part, & John Colthurst of
Little Warford Gentleman & Peter Colthurst of Over Knutsford Doctor
in Physick of the' third part" — a settlement was made in pursuance of
the afores<i Articles of Agreement etc.
''And whereas I have now six younger children now living by Mary
my late wife.**
" Samuel my younger son and five daughters/* viz.
" Elizabeth the wife of John Norbury of Great Warford, Gentleman,
Mary the wife of William Turner of Wakefield 0> York, Qerk, Ann the
wife of Thomas Holland of Manchester chapman, Catherine the wife of
Philip Holland of Bolton le-Moors C^ Lancaster, Clerk, and Abigail
the wife of WiUiam Coppock of Stockport mercer." He accordingly
charges ''my capital messuage ** etc at Mobberley & "also the messuage
mentioned in the Articles of Agreement" with the sum of ;f 1000, to be
devided equally among his six children.
Legacies.
" To the poor slock of Mobberley, 40/.*'
"To the Rev. Robert Lord of Nether Knutsford ckrk, £$."
"To the Trustees of the Protestant Dissenters Chapel or Meeting
House in Nether Knutsford, £$, the mterest oo the sum to be
api^ed yearly to the use of the Minister.*'
" To my mster Mary Gerrard, widow £6 a year."
"To my sister Catherine Coppock widow, £1 a year.**
"To Ellen and Sarah Amery children of my late nep^w John Amery
deceased, £1, i each.**
"To my grandson John Holland eldest son of my late son Peter
Holland, a dresser with twelve drawers and the pewter shelves
above the same now at Mobberley *' etc
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Rest of property equally among six children.
Exon. Son Samuel Holland & Peter Colthurst Doctor of PbisiclL
I Feb. 1769.
Witnesses —
Nathi Morrey. [sgd] JOHN HOLLAND, [sgd.]
Thomas Jackson. [8gd«] [Seal as on page 54 .]
Sam^ Worthington. [sgd.]
Proved 3 Sept. 1770 by Samuel Holland, Peter Colthurst Doctor in
Phisick being dead.
Administration granted [13 June 1761] of goods of PETER HOLLAND
late of Nether Knutsford, Gentleman, deceased granted to Margaret
Holland his widow and relict.
Bondsmen, Samuel Holland of Mobberley Gent. & Samuel Worthing-
ton of Mobberley, Husbandman.
13 June 1761.
John Antrobus. [sgd.] M. Holland. [sgd.]
Sami Sanders, [sgd.] Sam^- Holland. [sgd.]
Sau^ Worthington. [sgd.]
(Monumental Inscriptions from the Old Chapel at Knutsford})
Thomas /son of John & Mary Holland /of Mobberley /Bom Oct 15th
1730; / Died Dec 6^ 175 1. / Also of Ann, wife of Samuel / Holland of
Sandle Bridge / Who died the i*^ July 18 14 Aged 74. / Also the remains
of/ M' Samuel Holland of Sandle /Bridge who died May the a6^/ 1816
Aged 82. /Hannah relict of Samuel /Lumb of Wakefield and /Daughter
of Samuel & Anne / Holland, died May i*^ 1837. /Aged 69.
Here Ueth/ Mary /Wife of John Holland/of Mobberiey /Daughter of/
Peter & Eliz: Colthurst /of Sandle Bridge. /Died August 5^ 1757. /Aged
6$. /Here also lieth John /Holland of Mobberley /Who died June 24,
1770. / Also AbigaU Holland, died July. 20. 1848. Aged 75. /
* Copied by the late E. S. Holland. Only the bare genealogical fects are printed.
Several of the inscriptions include dissertations on the virtue of the deceased.
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Underneath / rest the remains of/ Peter / son of / John and Mary
Holland of Mobberiey./Who was bom 14*** of October. 1722. /and died
26^ Bfarch. I76i./Aged 38. /And of/ Margaret /daughter of/ William
and Margaret Bostock/ of Nether Knutsford/and wife of Peter Holland/
Who was bom 15^ November 1725/ and died. 11^ April. 1809 /Aged
83./ And also near this place of/ William/ son of/ Peter & Margaret
Holland/ who was bom 19* March. 1761/ and died 8^ April 1802./
Aged 41./
John Holland / Minister of the Gospel / son of John & Mary HoUand /
of Mobberley. / Bora November 3"* 172a /Died December 28^ I75i«/
John Holland /of Mobberley /Died March 2^ A.D. 1835. /Aged 83 years./
Susannah Holland / wife of John Holland / of Mobberley / Died December
6^ 1836./ Aged 78 years.
Mary / the wife of Peter Holland / Suigeon died October 3"* / 1803
aged 37. /Also /Peter Holland of Knutsford/ Surgeon born 3"* June/
1766. died 19^ January 185 5. /Also Mary Holland the daughter /of the
above Peter & Mary /Holland bom Oct^ i6**> 1792 /died June 11*^ 1877/
Also /Lucy Holland the daughter /of the above Peter & Mary/ Holland
bom. September 17^ 1800 /died August 24<J» 1883.
Catherine/ Willets widow of the / Rcv^ William Willets/of Newcastle
died /August the 25^^ 1804 /Aged 78 years. /Here also are interred the
remains of Anne /Holland the eldest daug/hter of Samuel and Anne
Holland of Sandle / Bridge who departed this / life on the 24^ of January /
1809 at the age of 43. /Likewise the remains of Mary /Holland third
daughter /of Samuel & Anne Holland of/ Sandle Bridge who departed/
this life November the io<^ 181 2. /Aged 42./ Also their sister Catharine
Holland /who was bom August 25^ 1772 and /who died July 26th 1822.
Aged 50 years.
Hannah /wife of Peter Swinton/of Cross Town dyed July 5*^ 1771 /
in the 63"* year of her age. / Peter Swinton died on / the 6^ of Dec : 1788.
Aged 74.
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Elizabeth / wife of John Swinton / died Juoe 30^ 1773. / aged 2Q years. /
Also the body of J<^ Swinton son / of Peter Swinton who departed this /
life the 12* day of March 1777 / in the 36^ year of his age.
Here / lie the remains of/ Elizabeth / wife of Peter Swinton / of Nether
Knutsford/ daughter of /John & Mary Holland /late of Mobberley / who
died December 12* 1782,/ Aged 64.
This stone covers the remains / of Peter Colthurst of Sandle Bridge /
who died June 16^ M.DCCXLI./Aged 72./And Elizabeth his wife /who
died June 15 M.DCCXL./Aged 71.
Thomas Colthurst / ecdesiae apud Albomooasterienses / Deinde apud
Knottesfordienses / Pastor. / . . . Obiit VI. Cal. Feb. M.Dcx:xxxviIL /
iEtatis sue XLIII. Mary Colthurst wife of the Rev: Thos. Colthurst died
Feb. 7* 1765. aged 51.
John Colthurst / of Sandle Bridge Gent. / son of Peter & Elizabeth / died
Oct. 31^^ 1774. in the 77^^ year of his age. /Caroline daughter of Swinton
Colthurst Holland /died October 9* 1833. aged 26.
Samuel Colthurst / of Nether Knutsford. Gent / son of Peter and Eliza-
beth /of Sandle Bridge /Died March 13* 1750 m the 45**^ year of his
age.
Doctor /Peter Colthurst of Nether Knutsford son of Peter & Eliza-
beth/of Sandle Bridge/ Died. 27th August. 1769 aged 6a
Ann / wife of Doctor Peter Cohhurst / daught^ of the late Rev<* / John
Platts of Cossall/ Nottinghamshire /died July 9* 1763 aged 40.
{The following Notes are from the MSS. of the late E, S. Holland.)
From papers in possession of Miss Fanny Holland, 187a
John Menzies [b. 1769, son of John Menzies of Rodney Street] married
Mary Anne Gardiner in January i8cx>— issue Anne Menzies married to
W^n Jones, Insurance broker, Liverpool. — their children are Louisa —
William — Mary Caroline — Edward Stuart — ^Alfred.
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Henry Mexuies married to Caroline Mawe formerly of Doncaster —
their children are Mary Anne & John.
John Menzies B.D. Rector of Wyke R^;is & Wesrmouth, married to
CaroSne Lang daughter of the late Chaa. Lang of Portland Place &
Moor Park near Famham. — no children.
Caroline Menzies — married to Rev<i W« Hurdis Lushington M.A (son
6f the R^ Hon^ S. R. Lushington) Rector of Eastling near Faversham
Kent, no children.
MVmiiam Menzies, MA. Bachelor— Curate of Thursley near Godal*
ming, Surrey.
Alfred Menzies AM. Fellow of Trinity College Oxford and Curate of
Godalming at the time of his decease.
Lucy Menzies — Spinster — Frederick Menzies AM. Fellow of Brazen
'ose College Oxford & Curate of Hambledon — Bucks — (M" Holland was
sister of above John — E.S.H.)
SiTDGfioaoxK^H, Sfpe. 7*1811.
Sir, — I trust you will forgive the liberty of my once more troubling
you with M^ Stanford's visit, I could not resist the opportunity of making
enquiry after your heahh through him, and of giving you an account of
the information I have lately received through my son of his father's
family which he has gained since the death of our old friend M^* John
Menzies, who lived 30 years in Lord Monson's family, House Steward.
His property was small, left in legacies to his relations in Scotland, my
son his Executor. — ^The account from an old gentleman M^ Robert Menzies
to my son was as follows. — ^ Your Great Grandfather was a respectable
man of this country who married the Laird of Donnimachary's Daughter —
their children were three sons, Robert, John and Alexander — Robert
(your Grandfather) married Stewart the Laird of Gaerth's daughter — his
children were John, Archibald, (who both died abroad having no issue)
Robert (your father) and Alexander who died young. — ^Your Grand uncle
John lived in this country was married and had issue — ^William who lived
at Edinburgh and was Solicitor of Customs in Scotland — William died
and has left two sons John & William — ^John succeeded his father and is
Solicitor at present. — William is also at Edinburgh after returning from
the East Indies with money. — ^Your Grand uncle Alexander was a resident
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in Edinburgh and left but one son John, who many years ago went up to
England married there, and if alive is a respectable merchant in Liver*
pool — he had two sons John now in London and Henry Wright Menzies
in the army. — ^so far on your fathers side. — Stewart Laird of Gaoth has
several sons and three daughters, his grandson is at present in possession
of that property and has a family — My father married the eldest, myself
and two sisters are the issue — ^your Grandfather married the second and
had the four sons mentioned — a gentleman of the name of Stewart
married the third and had issue one son who was Surgeon in the army
went to India made money and at present lives in London, his address
is Doctr Alexander Stewart late of the 42* Reg« — ^The present Laird of
Gaerth, D^ Stewart your father & myself, are what is called in Scotland —
cousin german."— (Signed) MARIA MENZIES— (to Mr Menzies.)
Shugborough, 7^ Aiw^ 181 1.
Dear Sir, — I am extremely sorry it was not in my power to answer
your very kind & satisfactory Letter of 20^ Sept^, at xthat time agreeable
to my own inclination— on looking over my Son's letter — I found I had
not the address of the M*^ Robert Menzies from whom he gained this
information — I wrote to him for it, and have now the pleasure of giving
you a short account as I received it — M^ Rob^ Menzies, Farkyer, near
Aberfieldire — He is Factor to Sir John Menzies and others — Has seven
sons all doing well — and from his Letters is a sensible man — ISJ Robert
Menzies's father and my husband's father appear to have married two
sisters, by the family statement I sent you — who were daughters of Stewart
Laird of Gaerth — I have for many years past wished to know if any of
my husband's family were living — My son is principle agent to Lord
Harewood at Harewood in Yorkshire — He engaged in it this summer,
and what renders it very pleasant — it was unsolicited by my Son — Lord
Harewood was desirous to have him undertake the management of his
large Estates — ^and relinquish all other business in that way— consequently
it fixes him in an Establishment — and he is very anxious for me to retire
from my (humble compared with his) station, and take up my abode
under his protection in comfort for the remainder of my days, which I
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am about to do in 3 or 4 months as it may suit the convenience of Lord
& Lady Anson who are good & worthy people and to whom I feel attached.
—(Signed) Maria Menzies.
Another letter dated Harewood, Wetherby, Yorkshire, 20^ March
1817, frwi Maria Menzies to Mrs. Holland.
Plas Penrhyn, 28 October 1840 — W.M. — Major Archibald Menzies
Late of the 42^^ Highlanders one of the seven sons of Robert Menzies late
of Farley-gair dose by Castle Menzies and Steward or Factor to the late
Sir Robert Menzies and also intimate friend of Sir Robert Robert
Menzies also married a Menzies.
Genealogy of Wflliam Menzies. — ^The Grandfather on his father's
side was William Menzies Solicitor of Customs at Edinburgh and cousin
to John Menzies late of Rodney Street Liverpool and father of M^s
Samuel Holland. His father is Captain William Menzies H.E.I. C^r
service presently residing in 1 14 George Street Edinburgh who is the
youngest and now only surviving son of the said late W. Menzies Solicitor
of His Majesty's Customs in Scotland, who was one of the Bolfrax Family
in the Highlands now Extinct, owing to the property being sold for the
benefit of Bolfrax's three daughters who are now all dead — His (W.
Menzies') grandmother on the father's side was Miss Elizabeth Midcalf
daughter of I> Midcalf London, she was bom in London. — All now left
of the old stock of the Menzies family in Scotland is Miss Janet Menzies
— Captain William Menzies and his Cousin the honourable M^ Justice
Menzies Cape of Good Hope who is married to Admiral Christian's
daughter — Judge Menzies was the only son of the late John Menzies
Eldest Brother of the present Capt W. Menzies. Capt W™ Menzies
H.E.I.S. has one dtr. & three sons — Emily Menzies, William Menzies,
Kenneth Menzies & John Edward Menzies. — ^W™ Menzies' mother was
a Miss Harriet Callender eldest dtr. of Kenneth Callender surgeon,
youngest son of Callender of Craigforth, & she was sister to Lady
Hardinge wife of Sir Chas. Hardinge.
Liverpool Aug. 23' 1814. — Su-, having first learnt thro' a friend
that an Enquiry has recently been made by you about my father the late
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Jn Menzies I trust you will pardon the liberty his daughter is taking in
addressing these few lines to you being anxious to know why the enquiry
after my Respected Parent was made & desirous of giving any further
information concerning him to the friends of his Aunt the late Barbara
Stuart that may be wished being well assured that any enquiry respecting
my honored father who has now been dead about twelve months can be
satisfactorily answered — a few lines addressed to M» Holland — M""
Samuel Holland Liverpool will very much oblige.— ^Sir, yours very
respectfully.— Catherine Holland.
Leith, 8^ SepL 1 8 14. — Madam — I was favoured with your very
polite letter of the 26^ ult^ and in reply I beg to acquaint you that the
enquiry lately made by me respecting a person of the name of John
Menzies nephew to Barbara Stewart the deceased Spouse of James
Warrock late Merchant Tayler in Edinburgh was in consequence of the
late Vi^ James Warroch, PrestonpanSi my Uncle, who died on the 27^
January last having by his settlement left to him five hundred Meiics
Scotch, which is equal to Twenty seven pounds fifteen shillings and
sevenpence sterling. The following is a copy of that part of the Settle-
ment which respects M*^ Menzies : '* And in regard that James Warroch
designing himself Merchants Tayler in Edinburgh who was my uncle;
did by a deed dated the day of September Seventeen hundred and
sixty seven years, dispose and convey to me all heritable and movable
property burthened with payment of certain annuities, together with Five
hundred Merks Scotch Money to John Menzies, nephew to Barbara
Stewart his deceased spouse, but the Heir at Law having brought the
validity of the Deed in question by a process of Reduction before the
Lords of Council and Sessions, it was by them set aside upon the footing
of Death Bed and the haill funds were thereby evicted from me by the
heirs. Notwithstanding whereof in respect to my said Uncle I continued
to pay the Annuitants during their respective lives from my own private
funds, and being still disposed to fulfill his wishes or intentions so far
as I think reasonable, I do hereby order and direct my said Trustee (viz.
Dr John Warroch Pursell) to pay to the said John Menzies, now or lately
residing in Liverpool, or his heirs Five hundred Merks Scotch bdng equal
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to Twenty seven pounds fifteen shillings and sevenpence sterling in full
at the distance of six Months after my decease ** — Having deferred re-
mitting the money untill payment of the duty to Govemmenti and learning
that your brother W John Menzies and yourself are the only children
in life of the said John Menzies referred to in my uncle's Settlement and
the only persons entitled to receive the money it is ray intention to remit
it soon deducting the charges to which it is liable, and shall probably
send a form of discharge to be signed. Please acquaint your Brother
with the Contents of this letter. Address for me ]> Pursell, Prestonpans,
near Edinburgh. — I remain Madam your very obedient servant JOHN
WarroCH Purseul— M" Holland Liverpool
The Holland Medal.
Instituted A.D. 1871 by the subscriptions of iii old students,
Professors, and friends of the Royal Agricultural College, in gratefcd
commemoration of the persistent energy and public spirit that prompted
one of the original founders^ to sustain the College amid discouragements
for DKMX than twenty-five years, with wise counsel, an open purse and
kindly sympathy, with every helper in the work*
^ That is, Edward Holland, Esq., M.P., of Dumbleton.
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Abbivat, Adam de, loi
Abbenay, Thomas de, loi
Abbenay, William de, loi
Abbott, John, 136
Acton, Elixabeth, 137
Acton, John, 137
Adamson, Agnes, 114
Adamson, Roger, Z14
Adboigham, Gilbert^ 107
Adbnigham, Uargaret de, no
Adburgham, Brother Hugh de, 194
Adeane, Miss, 71
Agecroft (Lane), 119
Agricoltoral College, Cirencester, 82
Albargham, Gilbert de, 27
Alburgham, Margaret de, 27
Alcrynton, Thomas, no
Aldborghe, Arthur^ 121
Aldbarghe, Elizabeth, 121
Alderley, 50, 52, 60, 109, 146, 147,
148
Alvanley, Cheshire, 29
America, 79
Amery, John, 155
Amery, Bichard, 147
Amery, Sarah, 155
Ancient Beligious Houses of Lanca-
shire, Notes on, 13
Antrobus, Isaac, 59, 67
Antrobns, John, 156
Antrobus, Mary, 137
Andrew, Alice, 144
Andrewe, Sarah, 136
Anson, Lady, i6z
Anson, Lord, i6z
Arbuthnot^ Mr. G., 74
Ardeme, Alice, 116
Ardeme, James, no
Ardeme, Joan, 29, 113
Ardeme, John, 29, 1x3, 116, 119
Ardeme, Balph, 112
Ardwick, 124, 129, 132, 133, 142, 143
Ashbum, 67
Ashburton House, Putney Heath, 87
Ashby, Leicestershire, 16
Ashley, 146
Ashton, no, 137
Ashton, Edmund, 114
Ashton, Elizabeth, 30, 114
Ashton, Ellen, 136, 144
Ashton, John, 105, 135
Ashton, Sir John, 28, no
Ashton, Lawrence, no
Ashton, Margaret^ 135
Ashton, Miss, 62
Ashton, Moss, 28
Ashton, Bichard, 30, 114
Ashton, Bobert, 97, 98
Ashton, Thomas, 107
Ashton-under-Lyne, 28, 44, 49, 121,
134, 144, 145
Ashton, William, 107, 108
Assheton, sse Ashton
Assize Bolls, 5 n»
AsUe, in Chelford, 52, 53, 149, 150
Atherton, Hugh de, 98, 99
165
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Atherton, John de, loi
Aadenshaw, 19
Austria, 80
Austjn ats Ireland, Adam, 8
Aynes worth, John, 113
Baines, '' Lancashire,'* referred to, 17 n.
Balderston, William de, 104
Banaster, Adam, 96
Banaster, Richard, 115
Banastre, Thomas, 6, 94
Banaster, William, 96, 115
Bannockham, 10
Barhor, Edward, 153
Bardesley, Jane, 135
Bardsley, Mary, 137
Bardesley, Richard, 135
Barlowe, Alice, 134
Barlow, Hugh de, 105
Barlow, John, 136
Barlow, Susan, 136
Barlowe, William, 134
Baring Bros., 80, 84
Barker, John, 151
Barmouth, 90
Barnes, Elizabeth, 85 n.
Barnes, Esther, 145
Barnes, Richard, 85 n.
Barnes, Zachary, 85 n.
Bamshaw, Co. Chester, 80
Barraclough, Joseph, 136
Barrow, Rev. Robert, 46
Barton, 107, iii, 112, 120
Barton, near Eccles, 24, 102
Barton, Hugh, 113
"Barton, Mary" (Gaskell), 76, 77
Barton, Richard de, 106
Barton, Roger de, 105
Bazaine, Marshal, 73
Beamish, Co. Durham, 30
Becansaw, George, iii, 115
Beeston Castle, 9
Belfast, 90
Belfeld, Ralph de, 105
Belfeld, Richard de, 105
Benedictine Monks, 14
Benham, Anne, 134
Benthmm, Jane, 136
Bentham, Robert^ 136
Berry, 134
Berwick-on-Tweed, 76
Bewsey (Lane), 148
Bexwyk, Geoffrey, 24, 102
Bibbie, James (of Chorley), 53
Bibbie, James, 150
Bickerstaffe, 2
Bickerstath, Radus de, 96
Biggs, Arthur W., 87
Biggs, Catherine K, 87
Bill, Miss, 57
Billinge, 2, 15
Birch, Ellen, 134
Birch family, 44
Birch, Margaret^ 134
Birch, Robert^ 44 ^> 134* 144
Biron, John de, 94, 1 10
Bissch, Alice de, 25
Bissch, William, 25
Blackbume, Mr. Ireland, 7, 93
Black Friars, Pontefract, 12
Blackley, 126
Black Monks, Monastery o^ 14
Blakebume, John de, 97
Blakbum, Thomas, zii
Blakebum, William de, 98
Blakeley, 129, 130, 132, 133, ij6, 140,
141, 142
Blakemon, Thomas, 96
Blomeley, Thomas, 143
Boaidman, Ellen, 135
Boardman, John, 135
Bokingham, 95
Bold, AHce, 144
Bold, Anna, 144, 145
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Bold, Anne, 44
Bold, Jane, 49, 144
Bold, John, 145
Bolde, Sir John de, 108
Bold, Miles, 144
Bold, Ralph, 44, 144, 145
Bold, Robert, 144, 145
Bold, William, 144
Bolfiax family, 161
Bolton, 24, 26, 56, 102, 106, no, III,
112, 113, 114, 117, 119, 120, 123,
139. 155
Bolton, near Eoclee, 24, 102
Bolton, Ellen, 126
Bonke, Adam de la, 94
Bonk, Roger del, 96
Boothe, Alicia, 125
Booth, John, 136 •
Boothe, Robert, 125
Borough bridge, 12, 13
Boetock, Margaret, 59, 157
Boetock, William, 59, 157
Boaworth, Battle of, 16
Boteler, Qeorge, 115
Bothe, John, 113
Bothe, John del, 105
Bothe, Robert, 109
Bothe, Thomas dil, loi
Bowdon, 147
Bowen, Jeremy, 136
Bowen, Thomas, 136
Bower, Ralph, 146
Bowker, Frances, 137
Bowker, Michael, 137
Boydelle, William, 96
Bradbume, Sir Henry, 1 2
Bradelach, 100
Bradley, George, 122
Bradschagh, Elys da, 105
Bradschagh, John de, 99
Bradschagh, Simon de, 99
Bradschagh, Thomas d^ 103
Bradschagh, Yon de, 105
Bradshaw, Alexander, 29
Bradshaw, Alice, 135
Bradshaw, Ellen, 29
Bradshaw, Humphrey, 136
Bradshaw, John, 29
Bradshaw, Lord Presidenl^ 57
Bradshaw, Margaret, 134
Bradshaw, Richard, 134
Bradshaw, William de, 96
Brazil, 85
Brereton, John, 122
Brereton, Margaret, 121, 125 n.
Breareton, Thomas, 146
Brereton, William, 121, 125 n.
British Museum, 58
Brokholex, John, 115
Brokwalhursts, 109
Brombill, Margaret, 134
Brome, Roger Fits, 96
Bronte, Charlotte, 77, 78
BiontS, Charlotte, Life of, (Gaskell), 78
Brooke (of Toft), Benedict, 52, 152
Brooke, Hannah, 52, 152
Brooke, Maria, 126
Brooke, Richard, 126
Brooks, Elizabeth, 56
Brooks, Miss, 57
Brooks, Mr. (of Chelford), 51
Broughton, 6, 131, 132, 133, 136 142
Brown, James, 108
Brown, William, 115
Brownbilt, Anne, 134
Bninner, Mond & Co., Messrs., 91
Brunyngton, Adam, 20
Bmnyngton, Robert, 20
Bryn-y-Grog (Denbighshire), 91
Budworth, 147
Buenos Ay res, 84, 91
Burgundy, Duke of, i
Buron, Sir John, 109, 119
Bury (Lane), 21, 71, 99
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Bury, Henry de, loo
Butterworthy Alex, de, 105
Butterworth, Richard de, X05
Byerley, Miss, 77
Byrom, John, 31, 117
Byron, Reginald, 1x5, 116
Caldwell, James, 73
Caldwell, M. E., 73
Callender of Craigforth, 161
Callender, Harriet^ 161
Callender, Kenneth, 161
Cambridge, 73
Campbell, Lord, 74
Canus, Henry, 19
Canns, William, 19
Canterbury, 14
Cardeon Castle, 90
Carlisle, Emily L., 87
Carlisle, John, 87
Carnarvon, Earl of, 74
Camatic Hall, Liverpool, 93
Carre, Robert, 115, 116
Carrington> 34
Carrington, Jane, 34
Carrington, John, 34
Carter^ Elizabeth, 134
Carter, John, 134
Cartmel Manor, 6
Cartwright, Elizabeth, 133
Cartwright, Mr. (of Newcastle), 57
Castle Dendreth, 90
Caterall, Ralph, in
Cauncefeld, John, in
Cauncefeld, Robert, in
Chambers, Anne, 133
Chambers, Anthony, 133
Chapman, 136
Cheetame, Isabel, 133
Cheetame, James, 133
Chelford, 56, 68, 150
Chelsea, 76
Cherry, Sir William, 12
Chester, 8, 19, 51, 53, 56, 66, 86, 116,
124, 143, 144, 149
Chester, Friars of, 94
Chester, H. de, 96
Cheiham, Hug^ 114
Chatham Society, i, 21 n.
Chetham, Thomas, 114
Childwall, Lancashire, 14
Chirche, Ughred de, 3 it.
Chorley, 150
Chorley, William, izi, 118
Chorlton, 131, 132
Chorlton, George, 143
Chorlton Hall, 135
Chorlton Bow, near Manchester, 44,
140, 142
Chow-bent, 59
Christian, Admiral, i6x
Christian, Frances M., 82
Christian, S., 82
Christian, Samuel, 81
Christian, Susan, 81
Cirencester, 16
Claghton, William, ixi
Cleaton, Sarah, 150
Cliff, Warwick, The, 84
Clifton, 126, 127, 137
Clifton, Gilbert de, 94
Qoughe, Anne, 135
Cloughe, Henry, 118
Cloughe, John, 135
Cobbelere, Alice de, 25, 102
Cobbeleres, de, see De Cobbelere
Coe, Edward, 134
Coe, Marie, 134
Collier, John, 25
Collier, Mary, 25, 137
Collier, Richard, 127
Collier, Thomas, 114
Collier, William, 114
Colthurst ancestors, 57
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Colthunt^ Ann, 158
Colthurst, Elizabeth, 56, 156, 158
Colthunt family, 579 69
Coltharst, John, 70, 155, 158
Colthurst, Margaret^ 56, 57
Colthupit, Mary, 51, 56, 57, 158
Colthnnt) Millington, 56, 57, 58
Colthurst, Mr. (of Capesthome), 51
Colthurst, Peter, 55, 58, 63, 153, 154,
156, 158
Colthurst, Richard, 56, 58
Colthurst, Samuel, 158
Colthurst, Sarah, 57
Colthurst^ Thomas^ 56, 158
Colthurst, Rev. Thomas, 158
Comines, History of Philip de, i
Common Law Procedure Acts, 74
Coombe Croft^ Surrey, 87
Cooper, Mary, 149
Coppock, Abigail, 61, 155
Coppock, Catherine, 155
Coppock, Charles, 162
Coppocke, Edward, 153, 154
Coppock family, 61, 62
Coppock, John, 147
Coppock, William, 61, 6a, 155
Cornwall, Mary, 88
"Cousin Phillis" (Gaakell), 78
Cowper, Edward, 135
Cowper, Mary, 135
Crawley, ia6, 127
Crofts, Louisa, 81
Crolts, Rer. Richard, 81
Crompsill, 129
Crompton, Henry, 113, 114
Cromsall, 131, 138, 139, 140, 141
Crossbyhouses, John de, 96
''Crosse Charters" (edited by R. D.
RadclifiSsy Esq.) referred to, 6 fi^
711.
Crosselane, 129, 130, 139, 140, 141,
142, 143
Cross Town, 157
Cryer, Alice, 134
Cryer, Richard, 134
Culcheth, James^ 113, 114
Culcheth, Roger de, 94
Cunliffe, ^ 71
Cunningham, Rev. , 56
Curia Regis Roll, 4 n.
Daori, William de, 96
Dalton, 2, 15
Damhead, Mobberley, 44, 56
Darby, 67
Dauenport, Joan, 29
Dauenport, John, 29, 107, 108
Dawson, Anne, 135
Dean, Dr., 71
Deane, Edward, 148
Deane, Elizabeth, 149
Deane, John, 148
Deane, Margaret^ 148
Deane, Maria, 146
Deane, Mary, 52, 53, 147
Deane, Petroiiilla, 148
Deane, Samuel, 149
Deane, Sarah, 52, 148
Dean, Susan, 71
Deane, Thomas, 51, 52, 53, 149
Delamere, Lord, 50
Denman, Lord, 81
Denton, 97, 98, 99, 100, loi, 102, 104,
107, 108, 109, no, III, 113, II4»
116, 118, 119, 120, lai, 123, 130,
i3i> 138* 139
Denton, Alexander, 21 it.
Denton Chapel, 31, 32, 33, 34
Denton Chapel, inacripUoDS in, 33 n.
Denton, Cicely, 21 h.
Denton family, 8
Denton Hall, 18
Denton Hall, description of, 22, 23
Denton, history of, 22, 23, 31, 33
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Denton and Holland Estates, 19
Penton Manor, 104, 107, 108, 113
Dentons, number of, 19 n.
Despencer, Hugh le, 10
Derby, Earl of, 86
Devonport, Ralph, 112
Dickson, Josiah, 124
Diconson, Richard, 115, 118
Diddisbury Chapel, 143
Diggill, Oliver, 114
Ditton, 93, 95
Ditton, John de, 94
Ditton,' Roger de, 94
Ditton, Stephen de, 94
Dogholes, near Gt. Warford, 70*
Dokenfield, 121
Dokenfield, Alice, 121, 122
Dokenfield, Frances, 121
Dokenfield, Jaue, 121
Dokenfield, Robert, 112, 121, 122
Dokenfield, William, 121
Domesday Book, extract from, 2
Doncaster, 159
Donmachary, Laird of, 83
Donneshagh, 100
Doodson, Jane, 135
Doodson, John, 135
Doulton, Nicholas de, 97
Dover Castle, 13
Doweshagh, 10 1
Downee, Robert, 107
Downes^ Robert del, 108
Down holland, 2
Droylsden, 120
Drylesden, 117
Dudmaston (Salop), 81
Dukkwell, Robert, zi6
Dumbleton, 81, 82, 163
Duncals, Cicely, 134
Dnncals, John, 134
Dunstanborough, 12
Dntton, Elizabeth, 85 n.
Dutton, Hngh, 107
Duxbury, zi8
Dvnay, Thomas de, Z02
Dyconson, Richard, 116
East Cheshire (Earwakers), 27 n., 28 n.,
S3» 57 n.
Eastling, Faversham, 159
Eastlin, John Prior, 72
Eccles, 130, 133, 135, 136, 137, 139,
14a
Eccles, Robert de, 100
Eccleston, Maria, 121
Eckersfield, Alice, 134
Eckersfield, Giles, 134
Edge, Mr (of Willington), 51
Edinburgh, 72, 83, 159, 160, i6r, 162
Edward II., 9, 10, 12, 13
Edward IV., i
Egerton, Sir John (of Wrinehill and
Farthmghoe), 35
Egerton, Lord (of Tatton), 47
England, state of, 10
English History (Green), extract from, 9
Entwystill, Elys de, 105
Eutage, Ralph, 113
Euxton, 5, 6
Evesham (Gloster), 81, 82
Exeter, Henry Duke of, z, 16
Extracts from Parish Register of the
Collegiate Church of Manchettei^
127
Extoacts from Prestwich Register, 125
Failswobth, 136, 139, 141, 142
Fair & Co., Messrs., 84
Fairfax, Henry, 122
Fairfield, near Manchester, 89
Fallowes, John, 57
Fallowes, Margaret, 148
Fallowes, Sarah, 57
Farkyer, Aberfieldie, 160
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Farley-gair, 161
Farrer, Mr., 3 n.
Fajrefaxe, Henry, 121, 123
Festiniog, 77i 89, 91
Financial Reform Aseoeiaiion, 85
Fitton, Anne, 30
Fition, Sir Edward, 30 it.
Fitton, John, 137
Fitton, John (of GkwsworthX 30
Fitton, Mary^ 137
FiU Ralph, Richard, 96
Fitiwilliam, Sir William, 12
Flashbrooke^ 153
Fogg, £lixeQ8> 125
Forthe, Isabel, 134
Fox, , 127
Fox, John, 127
Fox, Mr. (of the Rhodes), and Non-
conformity, 45
Fox^ Thomas, 122
Frailsworth, 131
France, 80
Fraonce, Richard, 114
Fumess Manor, 6
Fylesworth, 129
Gardimbb, Mary A., 158
Oasoon Scntage, The, 5
Gaskell, Anne, 85 n.
Oaskell, Eli£abetb, 85, 85 ft.
Gaskell family, 85 n.
Gaskell, Margaret, 87
Craskell, Marianne, 81
Gaskell, Mrs., 62, 69, 76, 77, 78, 79, 88
GaskeU, Roger, 8$ ti^ 145
Gaskell, Samuel, 85 n.
Gaskell, Rer. W., 77, 82, 87
GaskeU, WUliam, 85, 87
Gaunt^ Elizabeth, 16
Gannt, John o^ 16
Gayeston, Piers, 8, 9, 10
Gawen, John, 1 1 1
Gawsworth, 30
Gaytdiffe, Richard, tog
Gee, Ellen, 136
Gef&onson, Richard, 114
Gellibrand, John, 6
Gellibrand, Jnliaima, 6, 7 n.
Gerard, James, 115
Gerrard, Mary, 155
Gerard, Ri<Shard, 144
Gerrard, Thomas, 147
Gibson, John, 1 1 1
Gifford, Lord, 81
Gimcocke, Randle, 149
Glasgow, 59, 72
Glossop, 137
Godalming, 159
Golboume, 6
Goosetrye (Chester), 148
Grorton, 19
Gorton, Mary, 135
Grange, Petronilla, 148
Graresend, 162
Great Sankey, 85 n., 145
Great Warford, 155
Greayes, Catherine, 84
Greares, Deborah, 134
Greayes, Richard, 84
Greenhaugh, Alexander, 125, 141
Greenhalgh, Anne, 134
Grenehalgh, Henry de, 105
Greenhaugh, Margareta, 125
Greenhaughe, Margery, 125
Green's '* Knutsford " alluded to, 50 n,,
60
Gregson's '* Fragments^ alluded to, 37 n.
Gresford, Denbighshire, 92
Grey Friars' Church, Preston, 13
Grynehoughe, Thomas, 119
Gydelowe, John, iii
Haoknit, 81
Haldeleys, Adam de, 97
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Hale, 8, 93, 95, 96
Hale, Henry, 6, 7
Hale, The Lord of, 6
Hale Manor, 7, 95
Hale Mill, 96
Hale, William, 115
Halewood, 93, 94
Halliwell, William de, 99
Halsall, Alan de, dee Alan de Holland
Halsall, Simon de, 4
Halton Castle, Hist^y of, (Beamont),
Extract from, 8
Hambledon (Bucks), 159
Hamilton, George, 74
Hamstead, 74, 75
Handforth, see Honford
Harbottle, Eleanor, 30
Harbottle, Guiscard, 30 n.
Harbottle, Mary, 30 n.
Harbottle, Sir Ealph, 30
Harclay, Andrew de, 12
Harden, 29, 115
Harding, Lady, 161
Hai-ding, Sir C., 161
Haredin, 119 "^
Harewood (near Bolton), 8, 24, 26,
102, 106, no, 112, 120, 123, 160,
161
Harewood, Lord, 160
" Harleian Society's Publications," 38 «.
Harrington, Isabella, 29
Harrington, Sir William, 29
Harrow, 73
Hartley, Elizabeth, 134
Hartley, EUen, 134
Harwood, see Harewood
Hatton, Margaret, 149
Haughton, 19, 32
Hawhoselonds, Robert, 96
Ha worth, James, 136
Ha worth, Margaret, 136
Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 88
Hay ton (Lane), 115
Heape, Elizabeth, 126
Heaton, 28, iii, 112, 116, 118, 119,
120, 121, 125, 126
Heatou Faughfield^ 24, 25, 97, 102,
123
Heaton, Norria, 26, 143
Heaton, William, 112
Henry, Matthew (the Commentator)^
56
Herdman, Christopher, 116
Herdman, Humphrey, 115
Herrot^ Isabell, 133
Herrot, Richard, 133
Heth, Henry, in
Heton, 103, 117
Heton, William de, 105
Heyton, see Heaton
Hey wode, William, in
Heywode, William (of RoodeaX 29
Hibbert, Miss K M., 76
Hibbert, T. D., 57
Hibemia, Adam de, 93, 94
Hibemia, Adam Austyn de, 94
Hibemia, Avice de, 94
Hibemia, Avina, 93
Higginbotham, Alice, 135
Higginbotham, William, 135
Higher End, 15
Hilary, Feast of St, 21
Hillington, 81
Hilton, Cicely, 134
Hilton, Jane, 136
Hilton, Robert, 136
Hobson, Jane, 137
Hobeon, Oliver, 115
Hogekinson, Agnes, 114
Hogekinson, William, 1 14
Hogeson, Robert, in
Hoghton, Robert, 115
Holland, see Holland
Holland, 126
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Holland, Abigail, 130, 133, I4S» i47»
149, 152, 153, 154, 156
Holland, Abigail (d. of Jn. IV.), 61, 64,
65167
Holland, AHgail (d. of Sam. Y.X 76
Holland, Abigail (d. of Wm. IL), 45
Holland, Abraham, 132, 133, 137,
143
Holland, Adam, 116, 125, 126, 127,
128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134,
136, 138, I39» >40, I4i> M*
Holland, Adam (s. of Sir Robert), 8
Holland, Adam (s. of Robert II.), 5, 6
HoUand, Adam (a. of Thontan III.), 6
Holland, Adam (s. of Thontan of Up-
holland), 6
Holland, Agnes (w. of Ric X.), 29
Holland, Agnes (w. of Thurstan YIIL),
27
Holland, Alan de (of UphoUand), 3 n.
Holland, Alice, 127, 128, 130, 131,
13a. 133. U4» I3S» »37» i39» 140,
I42i 145
Holknd, Alice F., 92
Holland, Alicia, 125, 127
Holland, Almarica (w. of Ric. VIL),
Holland, Amerie, 127
Holland ancestors, 3 n.
Holland, Anna, 126, 127, 130, 1321
137. 143* I44» 146, i47i I4^» I49>
i5i» »57
Holland, Anna (d. of Wm. IL), 45
HoUand, Anna C. (d. of Edw.), 82
Holland, Anne, 116, 123, 125, 127,
128, 129, 130, 131, 133, 134. 135.
137, 138, 139, 140, 141, I43» I45>
-148,149, 155, 156, IS7
Holland, Anne (w. of Fred.), 81
Holland, Anne (d. of Jn. lY.), 61
Holland, Anne, Mistress (of Mobberley).
43*»-
Holland, Anne (w. of Ric. XIV), 30
Holland, Anne (w. of Sam.), 69, 70,
71
Holland, Anne (d. of Sam. V.), 76
Holland, Anne (d. of Sam. VI.), 84
Holknd, Anne (w. of Wul L of Mob-
berley), 44, 49
Holland Arms, 33
Holland, Arthur, 87, 91, 129
Holland, Arthur (a of Dr. Peter), 71
Holland, Avena (d. of Sir Robert^ 8
Holland, Avina, 93, 94
Holland, Barbara, 91
HoUiind, BenjamiD, 137, 143
Holland, Bonneventure, 123, 130, 134
Holland, Caroline (d. of Swinton Col-
thurst), 81
Holland, Catherine, 84
Holland, Catherine (w. of Rev. Philip),
61
Holland, Catherine (w. of Sam. VI.),
83»84
Holland, Catherine (d.of Sam. V.), 76
Holland, Catherine £., 87
Holland, Charles (VIL), 84, 85, 86, 90,
92
Holland, Charles Aiken (s. of Dr.
Peter), 71
Hollaad, Charles Menzies (VIIL), 86,
89, 90, 91
Holland, Charlotte (d. of Swinton
Colthurst), 81
Holland, Charlotte D. (w. of Geo. H.),
8z
Holland Charters. See Appendix
Hollands of Chorlton Row, 36
Holland, Cicely, 128, 133, 134, i35»
137, 138, 141
HoUand Cicely (w. of Edw. XV.), 34
Hollands of Clifton, 25
Holland, Daniel, 131, T32, 146, 149,
150, 151
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Holland, Deborah, 134
Hollands of Denton, 17, 119 n.
Holland, derivation of, 2 n.
Holland, Dorothy, 127, 137
Hollands of Downholland, i
Holland, Edgar, 70
Holland, Edgar Swinton, 87, 92
Holland, Edith, 87
Holland, Edith J. (d. of Edw.), 82
Holland, Edmund, 126, 128, 129, 139,
140
Holland, Edward, 119, 120, 121, 122,
123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129,
i30> 13^ >32» 133. J34> 138* i39»
142, 143, i4S» 1^3
Holland, Edward (XV.), 30, 34
Holland, Edward (of London), 77
Holland, Edward (s. of Swinton C),
81, 82
Holland, Edward T. («. of Edw.), 81
Holland, Eleanor, 118
Holland, Eleanor (w. of Ric XIV.), 30
Holland, Elena (w. of Thurstan IX.), 28
Holland, Elias (s. of Thurstan of Up-
holland), 6
Holland, Elinor T. (w. of Fred. W.), 82
Holland, Eliza, 125, 127, 137
Holland, Elizabeth, 69, 85, 87, 88, 89
Holland, Elizabeth, 117, 125, 126,
130, I3i» i32> i33» i34» I3S» 13^,
i37> 138, i39» 140, 141, 142, M3>
145, 146, 147
Holland, Elizabeth (d. of Jn. IV.), 60
Holland, Elizabeth (d. of Dr. Peter^ 71
Holland, Elizabeth (w. of Rob. XIII.),
30
Holland, Elizabeth (d. of Sam. V.), 76
Holland, Elizabeth (d. of Thurstan IX.),
28
Holland, Ellen, 126, 128, 130, 133,
134, 135, 136, 137, 140, 141, 145
Holland, Ellen (d. of Ric XI.), 29
Holland, Emily L., 87
Holland, K a, 57, 63, 85 n.
Holland, Esher, 137
Holland, Esther, 145
Holland, Eya (w. of Admiral Swinton
C), 82
Holland Family, i, 2, 3, 3 «., 5, 6, 16,
17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 29, 48,
5h 5h 56, 57, 58
Holland Family and Cartmel Manor, 6
Holland FamUy and Fumess Manor, 6
Holland Family and the Nonconform-
ists, 50, S^
Holland Family and Wapentake of
Lonsdale, 6
Holland^ Fanny, 158
Holland, Ferdinand, 123, 125, 126,
128, 129, 130, 139
Holland, Frances, 84, 127, 128, 129,
131, 137, 138, 139, US
Holland, Frances M. (w. of Edw.), 82
Holland, Frances M. (w. of Admiral
Swinton C), 82
Holland, Francis James, Canon of
Canterbury, 73
Holland, Frederick W. (s. of Edw.), 82
Holland, Frederick (s. of Swinton Col-
thurst), 81
Holland, Gamett, 128
Holland, Geoi^, 125, 126, 127, 128,
129, 130, 131, 132, 134, 137, 138,
139, 140, 141, 142
Holland, George H. (s. of Swinton
Colthurst), 81
Holland, Giles, 134
HoUand, Grace, 131, 140
Holland, Gregory, 138
Holland, Hannah, see Hannah Brooke
Holland, Hannah (w. of Jn. IL), 49
Holland, Hannah (d. of Sam. V.^ 76
Holland, Harriet & (d. of Edw.), 81
Holland, Harriet M., 90
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Holland, Henrji 95, 125, 126
Holland, Sir Hanry/ Bart (a. of Dr.
Peter), 70
Holland, Henry (of SandlebridgeX 71,
HoUand, Henry (of Sandlebndge),
Memoirs of (Lady Holland), 73
Holland, Henry Thnntan, 73, 74, 75,
75 ^. 7^
HoUand, Herbert (t. of Edw.X 83
Holland, Hugh, 129, 136
Holland, Humphrey, 127, 129, 130,
^3h 134, 138, i39i MO, i4i» 142
Holland, Huon, 129
Holland, Isaac, 130, 131, 132, 133,
13s, 140, 141, 142
Holland, Isabel, 127, 128, 129, 130,
13a. i33» 134, i35t >37, 138, i39.
140, 142
Holland, Isabella (w. of Ric XL), 29
Holland, James, 127, 128, 129, 130,
13^ i3«f i33» ^4, 13s, 136, i37f
138, 139. I40» Uh I43t I44f 147
Holland, Jane, 115, 123, 126, 127,
"9» 131. 13*. i33f 134, I3S» U^
137, 138, 139. MI. M»
Holland, Jane (w. of Edw. XY.), 34
Holland, Jessie (d. of Swinion Col-
ihurst), 81
Holland, Jessie C. (d. of Edw.). 82
Holland, Joan, 113, 134, 135, 139
Holland, Joan (w. of Thnrstan XIL),
29.30
Holland, Joan (w. of Wm. Y.), 17
Holland, John, 12, 13, 60, 104, 119,
"3. i«St i«^f "7f "8, 129, 130,
i3»» i3«» i33f 134. 13s. i37t 138,
139, 141, 142, 145. M6. M7. m8,
149, ISO, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155,
i5^» 157. 158
Holland, John (II.), 45, 49, 50, 51,
5»
Holland, John (IILX Sh 53> 54. 55
Holland, John (lY.) 55, 56, 57, 58, 59,
60, 61, 62, 63
Holland, John (a of Jn. lY.), 58, 59
Holland, John (s. of Thurstan XIL),
30
Holland, Jonathan, 132, 149
Holland, Jonathan (s. of Wm. II.),
45
Holland, Joseph, 132, 133, 135, 137,
140, 142
HoUand, Josias, 146
Holland, JuUana (w. of Thnrstan III.), 6
HoUand, Katherine, 123, 129, 132,
133. 134. 135. '38, 139. M«. M7»
152. 153. I55» 157. 16a
HoUand, Katherine (w. of Bio. XYIIL),
34
Hollands of Knutsford, 69
Holland, Lawrence, 112, 115, 136, 138
Holland, Lawrence (s. of Ric X.), 28
HoUand, Lawrence (s. of Thurstan
XIL), 30
HoUand of Liverpool, 83
Holland, Louisa (d. of Swinton Col-
thurst), 81
Holland, Lucy, 62, 157
HoUand, Lucy (d. of Dr^ Peter), 71
Holhmd, Lucy G. (d. of Edw.), 82
Holland, Lydia, 137
Holland, M., 156
HoUand, Mabel, 87
HoUand Manor, 2, 3
Holland, Margaret, 9, 86, 99, 106, 107,
125, 127, 128, 129, 130, 132, 133,
134. 135. 136, 137. 138, 139. MI,
M2, M3. 157
Holland, Margaret (of Mobberley), 61,
62
Holland, Margaret (w. of Peter), 60
HoUand, Margaret (w. of Bic. XI Y.)
30
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Holland, Margaret (w. of Thuntan
IX.), 27
Holland, Margaret (d. of Thnrstan
IX.), 28
Holland, Margaret (w. of Wm. V.),
18
Holland, Margareta, 125
Holland, Maria, 125, 126, 127, 146
Holland, Marianne (w. of Edw. T.),
81
Holland, Marjory, 132, 138, 141, 145
Holland, Marjory (w. of Wm. of
Clifton), 25
Holland, Martha, 129, 130, 131, 136,
137
Holland, Mary, 128, 129, 130, 131,
132, 133, 134, 135» 136, 137, 139.
140, 141, 143, 145, 148, 150, 152,
i53» 156, IS7, 158
Holland, Mary (w. of Jn. IV.), 56, 59,
63> 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
Holland, Mary (w. of Jn. IV.), extracts
from her Diary, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
Holland, Mary (d. of Jn. IV.), 60
Holland, Mary (w. of Dr. Peter), 71
Holland, Mary (d. of Dr. Peter), 71
Holland, Mary (d. of Kic. XIV.), 30
Holland, Mary (d. of Sam. V.), 76
Holland, Mary (w, of Thurstan VL), 25
Holland, Mary R (d. of Edw.), 82
Holland, Mary L., 92 **
Holland, Matilda (w. of Sir Eobert), 15
Holland, Matilda (w. of Thurstan IX.),
28
Holland, Matthew (I.), 3, 4
Holland, Matthew (s. of Rob. II.), 5
Holland, M. K, 73
Holland medal, 163
Holland, Menzies, 84
Hollands of Mobberley, 44, 119 n.
Hollands of Mobberley and Denton,
119 n.
Holland Monumental Inscriptions, 156
Hollands of Myerscougfa, 17
Holland, Nicholas, 108, 109, 112
Holland, Nicholas (s. of Ria VIL), 26,
27
Holland, Nicholas (s. of Ria X.), 28
Holland, Gates, 127, 128, 139
Holland, Ogden, 132, 142
Holland, Othes, 138
Holland, Otho (s. of Sir Robert), 16
Holland pedigree, see Pedigree
Holland, Penelope (w. of Fred. W^), 82
Holland, Peter, 131, 134, 135, 136,
146, 147, 148, 15^ 15 1» 152, 15S»
157
Holland, Peter (s. of John IIL), 54
Holland, Peter (s. of John IV.), 59,
60, 64
HoUand, Peter (s. of Ric. XL), 29
Holland, Peter (s. of Sam, V,), 70, 71,
71 «» 77. 78, 79
Holland, Perys, 115
Holland, Philip, 155
Holland, Rer. Philip (s. of ThomasX
56, 58, 61
Hollands of Preston, 17
Holland, Priscilla, 139
Holland, Ralph, 116, 117, 119, 123,
127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133,
134, i3S» 138, 139. MI, 142
Holland, Ralph (s. of Thuntan XIL^
30
Holland, Rebecca, 133
Hollands of Rhodes, 36
Holland, Richard, 12, 13, 94, in, 112,
113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 120, 121,
122, 125, 126, 127, 129, 131, 132,
133. '35t MOi 141, I4a» 143
Holland, Richard, Colonel, 46
Holland, Richard (VIL), 24, 25, 26
Holland, Richard (X.), 28, 29
Holland, Richard (XL), 29
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Holland, Richard (XIV.), 30, 31, 34
Holland, Richaid (XVL), 34
Holland, Richard (t. of Roh. IL), 5
Holland, Richard (a. of Thnrstan
IIL).6
Holland, Richaid (a. of Thoistan XII.),
30
Holland, Richaid (g. of Wm. lY.X 17
Holland, Rohert, 60, 93, 94, 95, 97,
102, 104, 114, IIS, "6> "7i "8,
i3». 133, i37» i3^» i39» >43
Holland, Rohert (II.), 4, 5
Holland, Rohert (XUL), 30
Holland, Rohert (of Mohherley), 47
Holland, Rohert (a. of Ric XL), 99
Holland, Rohert (t. of Sir Roh.), 16
Holland, Rohert (s. of Roh. II.), 5
Holland, Rohert (a. of Thurttan^ 6, 7 n.
Holland, Rohert (a. of Thurstan III.^
8,9, 10, II, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Holland, Sir Rohert (a. of Thuntan
UL), Murder of, 13
Holland, Rohert (a. of William lY.), 17
Holland, Roger, 130, 141
Holland, Roger (a. of Roh. IL), 5
Holland, Roger (a. of Thuratan IIL), 6
Holland, Saha, 73
Holland, Samuel, 84, 131, 13a, 133,
140, 141, i42i I43i MS> m6, 15^
163
Holland, Samuel (YL), 70, 82, 83
Holland, Samuel (a. of Jn. lY.), 57,
6$n.
Holland, Samuel (of EnntafoidX 60,
69» 70, 7i» 83
Holland, Samuel (a. of Sam. YI.^ 89,
90
Holland, Samuel (a. of Swinton C), 70
Holland, Samuel (a. cl Wm. L fii.), 45
Holland, Sarah, 131, 132, 133, 136,
140, 141, 148
Hdland, Sarah (d. of Wm. I.), 49
Holland teal, 54
Holland, S. G., The Hon. (a. of Sir Hy.
T.). 76
Holland, Simon (a. of Thuratan of
Vpholland), 6
Holland, Sophia (w. of Edw.), 81
Holland, Suaan, 130, 132, 136
Holland, Suaan (w. of Fred.^ 81
Holland, Suaan (d. of Dr. Peter), 71
Holland, Suaanna, 133, 142, 157
HoUanda of Sutton, 6
HoUanda of Sutton and the Society of
Jeeua, 6
Holland, Swinton, 84
Holland, Admiral Swinton Colthurat
(a. of Edw.), 82
HoUand, Swinton Colthurat (s. of Sam.
Y.), 79, 80
Holland, Theophilu^, 128, 130, 140
HoUand, Thomas, 60, 113, 125, 126,
127, 128, 130, 131, 132, 133, 13s,
136, 137, »3S> 139. Uh 142, I43i
I4S, 146, 147, iSo» iS'i ^Sh 154,
HoUaud, Thomaa, Earl of Eent^ 16
Holland, Thomaa (of Mancheater), 61
Holland, Thomaa (a. of Jn. IIL), 54,
SSf 58, 61
Holland, Thomaa (a. of Ric. XI.), 29
Holland, Thomaaine, 133
Holland, Thuratan, 93, 95, 96, 97, 98,
99, 100, loi, 102, 103, 104, IDS,
106, 107, 108, 109, no, III, 113,
114, lis, 116, 117
Holland, Thuratan (YI.), 21, 22, 23,
24, 25, 26, 27
Holland, Thuratan (IX.), 27, 28
Holland, Thuratan (XIL), 29, 30
Holland, Thuratan (a. of Roh. 11.), 5,
6, 7» 17
Holland, Thuratan (a. of Thuratan
xn.), 30
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Holland, Tharstan (a. of Thontan of
Upholland), 6
Hollands of Upholland, i
Holland, Walter, 87, 91
Holland, Widow, 142, 145, 146
Holland, William, 97, 99, 100, 104,
113, 123, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129,
130. 131* 132. i33i 134. 13^1 i37»
133, 139. I4i| I42i M3f 144, 145.
146, 149, iSOf '5^ 157
Holland, William (L), 44,45, 46, 47,
48,49
Holland, William de (IV.), 17
Holland, William (V.), 17, 18, 21
Holland, William (XIX.), 35
Holland, William (of Macclesfield, s. of
John II.), 51
Holland, William (s. of Eic VIL), 25
Holland, William (s. of Ric. XL), 29
Holland, William (s. of Sir Robert), 8
Holland, William (of Sharpies), 6, 7, 17
Holland, William (s. of Thurstan VI.),
25, 26
Holland, William G., 87, 92
Holland wills, see Wills
Hollaason, Margaret, 133
Holt, James, 107
Holt, James del, 106
Holt, John de, loi
Holt, Robert, 114
Holyboume, near Alton (Hampe.), 79
Honford, Sir John, 28, no
Honford, Matilda, 28
Hoolmes, 126
Hoppewode, Adam de, loi
Hopwode, John, 1 14
Hoppewode, Thomas de, 98, 99
Hopton, Mary, 53, 54, 147
Hornby, 29
Hough, Henry, 56, 58
Houghton, Lord, on ^'Cranfoid," 78
Howley, Jane, 144
Howortfa, Elizabeth, 71
Howarth, Rer. Franklin, 71
Hudde, Alan Fitz, 96
Hulme, 136
Hulme, Edward, 143
Hulme, Elizabetli, 134
Hulme, Ellen, 143
Hulme, George, 143, 144
Hulme, Hall, 142
Hulme, James de, 105
Hulme, John, 26, 104
Hulme, Nicholas, 143, 144
Hulme, Robert de, loi
Hulme, Thomas, 143
Hulme, William de, 26, 103, 104, 105
Hulton, Elizabeth, 126
Hulton, James, 122
Hulton, John de, 100, loi
Hulton, Richard de, 98, 105
Humble & Holland, Mesan., 83
Hunt, Jane, 133
Hunt, Eatherine, 133
Hunt, Thomas, 133
Hunter, Frances W., 82
Hunter, Robert, 82
Hunter's Minorum OeiUium, 37 n., 54
Huntington, Earl o^ 16
Hurlebot, Oliyer, aee Hurle Butt Hey
Hurle Butt Hey, derivation of name, 47
Huse, Nicholas de la, 93, 96
Hutton, Crompton, 81
Hutton, Harriet S., 81
Hutton, Miles, 115
Hutton, Mrs., 70
Huyde, Robert de, 108
Huyde, Thomas de, 105
Huyton, 97
Hyde family, 31, 33
Hyde, John de, 98
Hyde, de Hyde, Nicholas 28
Hyde, Richard, 19, 26
Hyde, Robert^ 19
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Hjlton, Biohard de, 97
Hyna, Richaid, 115, 116
Hyton, Nicholas de, 105
Iceland, 79
"Iceland, Travels in," by Sir George
Mackensie, 7 s
Ingham, Cicely, 137
Ingham, Oliver de, 13
Inqaisitio Comitatns Lancastriae, a ft., 3
International Congress, Brussels, 85
Ireland, Adam, 9ee Aostyn, Adam
Ireland ats Austyn, $es Aostyn
Isaac, Charlotte, 81
Isaac, Elias, 81
Isaac, Harriet, 81
Isaac, John, 81
Isaac, Sophia, 81
Italy, 79
Jaoksoh, Joseph, 150
Jackson, Margaret, 87
Jackson, Mr., 44, 144
Jackson, Thomas, 156
Jakes, John, 116
Jakys, John, 1 1 5
Jenkinson, Anne, 135
Joan, "The Fair Maid of Eent^" 16
Johnson, John, 113, 143
Johnson, William, 1 1 1
Jones, Alfred, 158
Jones, Anne, 158
Jones, Edward S., 158
Jones, Louisa, 158
Jones, Mary C, 158
Jones, William, 158
Jonesson, Nicholas, iro
Kill, Robert^ 51
Eellet^ Ann de, 6
Kelly, Baron, 74
Kendall, 59
Kent, Earl o( 16
Kenyon, iii, 114, 117, 119, 130, 133
Kenyon, Adam de, 35, 103
Kenyon, Almarica de, 35, 103
Kenyon Manor, 104, 113
Kerudl, 143
Kershaw, Adam, 135
Kershaw, Margaret^ 135
Kingsley, near Frodsham, 56
Kirsall, 136
Knowles, Lees, 47
Knutsford, 50, 53, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61,
63f 6s, 66, 69, 70, 71, 76, 80, 81,
152, 153. 157
Knutsford, Arms of Lord, 75 n.
Knutsford, Baron, $ee Henry Thurstan
Holland
Knutsford Chapel, 156
Knutsford, Crest of Lord, 75 n.
Knutsford, Lady, 70
Knutsford, Lord, 70
Knutsford, Lord, tee Holland, Henry
Thurstan
Kuerdale, Alexander de, 94
Kygheley, Henry de, 94
Lamb, Charles, 78
Lamport & Holt, Messrs., 91, 93
Lamport, W. J., 91
Lancashire, i, 19
Lancashire Church Notes(Olyniie), 33 n.
Lancashire, History of (Baines), 14
Lancashire Nonconformity, 45
Lancaster, 89, 109, in, 117
Lancaster, Henry of, 34
Lancaster, Thomas, Earl of, 10, 11, 13
Lang, Charles, 159
Langley, Cicely, 34, 119
Langley, Ralph, no, in
Langley, Sir Robert, 119
Langley (of Agecroft), Sir Robert, 34
Langton, Mr., account of Holbnd
family by, i
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Latcbford, near Warringtoiii 8$
Lathom, Sir Robert de, 7, 96
Lathom, William, 1 1 1
Lattimer, John, 153
Laurence, Robert, 104, 115
Lawton, 118, 119, 120, 133
Lee, Mr., 50
Lee, Roger de, 94
Leech, Mary, 137
Leech, Samuel, 137
Leeds, 58
Leek, 67
Lees, Jane, 135
Lees, John, 135
Lees, Thomas, 136
Leghorn, 84
Leigh, Elizabeth, 134
Leigh, Gilbert, 58
Leigh, Robert^ 134
Leith, 163
Leuer, Adam de, 105
Leycester's ''Antiquities," 56 n.
Leycester, Henry de, j i
Leyghe, Gowther, 118
Leyland, near Preston, 87
Lichfield, Bishop of, 14
Lima, 84
Linley Wood, Staflfi, 73
liscard Yale, Cheshire, 85, 90
Lisle, Sir Waryne, la
Little Leigh, 151
Little Sankey, 145
Little Warford, 58, 153, 154, 155
Liverpool, 70, 72, 79, So, 83, 84,
86, 88, 89, 91, 92, 158, 160^ 161,
162
Liverpool Castle, 9
liverpool Chamber of Commeree^ 85
Liverpool District Place Name% a «.
Liverpool Philomathic Society, 81
Livesay, 97
Locke, Isabel, 137
London, 58, 63, 72, 73, 75, 81, 88, 91,
149, 160, 161
Long, Ellen, 134
Long, John, 134
Longford, Nicholas de, 104
Longforde, Ralph de, 106
Longf orth, Ralph, 112
Longley (York), 123
Longton, Richard, 112
Longworth, Thomas, 1 1 1
Lord, Rev. Robert, 63
Lome, Marquis o^ 74
Loundes, Ralph, 149
Loundes, William, 149
Lovel, Lord, 16
Lowe, George, 150, 155
Low, Mr., 51
Lowton, Randle, 150
Lucknow, 82
Lumb, Hannah, 156
Lumb, Richard, 76
Lumb, Samuel, 76, 156
Lualiington, Caroline, 159
Lushington, Rt Hon. S. R, 159
Lushington, Rev. W. H., 159
Lydiate, Alan de, «m Alan de HoUand
Lydyate, Thomas, 115
Maoaulay, Lord, 76
Macclesfield, 50, 51, 67, 119, 120, 148,
150* »Sif 152
MaentwTog, 90
Magnall, Miss, 61, 62, 63
Makerfield, 7
Makynsou, Nicholas, 114
Malta, 81, 84
Mamoestere, »ee Manchester
Man, George, 135
Man, Margaret, 135
Manchester, 19, 20, 24, 25, 30, 31, 56,
6i, 7i» 77. ^7. ioi» io»f 103, 104,
105, 107, no, III, 112, 113, 117,
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ii8, 119, 120, 125, 131, 13a, X33,
iS^f 139. MO, i4if «43» i44f iS5
Manchester, Roger de, loa
Manndewelly William, 115, 1x6
Manaell, John, 4
March wiel (DenbighahineX 91
Marletfeld, no
Marah, Ellen, 145
Marthall (Chester), 149, 150
Martin, Elinor T., 89
Martin, John, 82
Martin, Penelope, 82
Martin, Robert^ 82
Mascj, Oeofi&ej le, 109
Mascj, Hamo le, 108
Massie, Annie, 133
Mateshed in Claghton, X04
Maury, James, 79
Mawe, Caroline, 159
Maynwaring, John, 107
Maynwaryng, Sir John da, 108
Maynwaring, Randolph, 107
Meath, Richard de, 6, 7
Meddilton, Roger de, 98
Melbounie (Derbyshire), 8
Melbourne, Lord, 73
Melling, 2, 3
Melling family, 3
Melling, de Melling, Heniy, 3
Menace, ^ 83
Mensies, Alexander, 83
Menzies, Alfred, 159
Menzies, Anne, 83, 158
Meniies, Major Archibald, 161
Menzies, Caroline, 159
Menzies, Caroline L., 139
Menzies Castle, 161
Menzies, Emily, 161
Menzies, Frederick, 159
Menzies, Henry, 159
Menzies, Henry W^ 160
Menzies, Janet^ 161
Menziei, John, 83, 158, 159, 161, 162,
163
Menzies, Rer. John, 159
Menzies, Sir John, x6o
Meazies, John E^ i6x
Menzies, Judge, 161
Menzies, Justice, 16 x
Menzies, Katherine, 83
Menziee, Kenneth, 161
Menziee, Lucy, 159
Menzies, Maria, 160, 161
Menzies, Mary A«, 158, 159
Menzies pedigree, tee Pedigree
Menzies, Robert, 159, 160, i6x
Menzies, Sir Robert, 16 x
Menzies, William, i6x
Menzies, Captain William, x6x
Menzies, Rer. William, X59
Meremon, John, iio
Merlond, Rev. Henry de, xo8
Merrel, Randal, 5X
Merry, Anne, 83
Midcalf, Dr., 161 #
Midcalf, Elizabeth, i6x
Middleton, 30^ 58, x 36
Middleton Church, X14
Midhurst, 74
Millington, John, 56, 57, 58
MillingtoQ, Margaret^ 58
Millington, Robert, 58
Mirescogh, 102
Mithe, Richard de, 95
Mobberley, 46, 50, 53, 57, 61, 63, 145,
146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 153,
«S4, iSSf 156, iS7f 158
Monson, Lord, 159
Moore, Edward, X4S
Moore, Jane, 144
Moore Park, Famham, XS9
Moore, Roger, 144, X4S
Moores, Ellen, X45
Moores, Jane, 49
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Moores, Roger, 49, 145, 148, 149
Moorton, Isabel, 135
Moorton, James, 135
Morgell, John, 144
Morley, Professor, 88
Morrey, Samuel, 156
Morrice, Elizabeth, 134
Moseley, Oswold, 120, 123
Mosley, Rowland, 140
Moston, Id, 130, 132, 140, 141
Moston, Hugh de, 100, loi
Mosseton, Henry de, 98
Moston, John de, 100, 10 1
Moeseton, Richard de, 98, loi
Mottram, Robert of, 19
Murrey, Mr., 56
Musgreave, Frances, 137
Myerscough, 17, 107, 11 1, 112, 113
Myerscough in Amoundemeas, 24
Myhiegate, 129
Nash, Margaret, 136
Kash, Samuel, 136
National Biography, Dictionary of,
7 1 n., 76 n.
Neill, Harriet M., 90
Neill, John Ross, 90
Nether Alderley, 149, 150, 153
Nether Knutsford, 57, 59, 60, 63, 69,
147, iS3» ^SSy 156, 157, ISS
Newcastle, 71, 79, 157
Newfeld, no
Newhall, 126, 140
Newton, Elizabeth, 136
Newton, 128, 130, 131, 132, 137, 138,
139, 140, 142, 143
Newton, Francis, 154
Newton, Robert, 136
Nicolson, Christopher, 113
Nicolson, Ralph, 113
Niddry Lodge, Kensington, 87
Nield, Mark, 136
Nonconformity in Cheshire (XJrwick),
5611.
Norbiton, Surrey, 87
Norbury, 108
Norbury, Eleanor, 49, 145
Norbury, Elisabeth, see Holland, Eliza-
beth
Norbury family, 50
Norbury, Hannah, 145, 146
Norbury, John^ 60, 155
Norbury, Sarah, 148
Norbury, Thomas, 49, 60, 145
Norreis, Alan de, 93, 96
Northumberland, 74
Norton, Edith, 87
Norton, Robert, 87
Nottingham, 59, 84
OoDiN, Elizabeth, 135
Ogden, William, 125
Oldfield, William del, 96
Oldhall, 126
Oldham, 135, 143
Ollerton, 51
« Ordamera," 9
Order of the Garter, Founders of, i
Order of St. John, 75
Ordsall, 139
Ormskirk, 67
Orrell, 2, 8, 14, 15
Oughterton, 50
Ouldham, Edmund, 135, 136
Ouldham, Katharine, 135
Oyer Alderley, 49, i^Si 150
Over Heaton, 120
Over Knutsford, 155
Over Peouer (Chester), 80
Owen, Mr. John, 127 n.
Owode, Ad. del, 97
Pagb, John, 12
Paradyse, field of, 27
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183
Parker, George, 124
Parker, James, 134
Parker, Joan, 134
ParkiiiBon Feld, no
Partington, Henry, 143
Pedigree, Holland family, 36, 37, 38,
39, 40, 41, 4a, 43
Pedigree, Mendea, 161
Pedigrees, De Shores wcmte, si «.
Peerses, Isaac, 53, 150
Pemberton, 6, iis, 117
Pemberton, James, 1x1
Pendelton, no, 13d
Pendleton, Anne, 134
Pendleton, Francis, 134
Pendleton, Joan, 135
Pendleton, Richard, 135
Pennell, Captain, 83
Pennell, Jessie C, 8s
Percivall, Margaret^ 137
Percivall, Richard, 137
Percye, Eleanor, 119
Percye, Henry, 119
Percye, Mary, 119
Percye, Thomas, 119
Percy, Sir Thomas, 30
Perine , 46
Peter St. ad Yincula, si
Peyrall, Alice, 134
Pigot^ John, 107, 108
Pigot, Richard, 107, 108
Pilkington (Lancaster), 133
Pilkington, John de, 109
Pilkington, Richard de, 105
Pilkington, Roger de, 97
Pilkington, Robert de, 105
Pipe Roll, 4
Plas Penhryn, i6x
Plas-yn-Penhryn, 90
Plate, James, 124
Plea Rolls, 5, 6
Pleasington, Joan de, 17
Plesington, John, 97
Pleasington, Robert^ 17, 97
PoUett^ Ellis, 136
Pontefract) 12, 14
Poole, Sir Geoffrey, 30
Poole, Mary, 30
Portland Place, 159
Poynter, Jane, 135
Poynton, 27, 29
PoUe, Hugo del, 96
Polle, Robert del, 96
Parsell, Dr. John W., 162, 163
Puss^ (t), Alice de, 102
Putney Heath, Surrey, 87
Prestbury, 135
Preston (LancX i7» 60, 11$
Preston, Frances, 121
Preston, John, 121
Prestonpans, 162, 163
Prestwich, 99, 100, 103, 120, 135, 136
Prestwiche, Adam de, 97, 99
Prestwich Church, 123
Prestwiche, John de, 25, 99, 100, 103
Prestwich, Ralph de, 105
QunK Caroline, 72
Queen Victoria, 73
RADOum, de, family, 26
Radcliffe, John de, 21, 98, 99, 100, 105,
106, 114
Radcliffe, Josiah, 124
Radcliffe, Ralph de, 26, 27, X05, 106,
109
Radcliffe, Richard de, 99, xo6, 107,
108, 109
Radcliffe, Robert, 21,99, i^O) io'> 102
Raddiffes, de, of Smithells, 21 n.
Radcliffe, WHliam, 21, 25, 97, 98, 99,
102
Rainford, 2
Ramsden, Eatherine, 34
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Bamsdeiiy William, 34, 133
Rapden, 109
Rapedenheye, 27
Reddich, 19, loi, 119
Reddish, John de, 28, 1 19
Reddish, Jordan de, 19
Reddish, Matthew de, 19
Reddish, Otes de, 108
Reddish, Richard de, 28, 98, 100, loi
Redich, see Reddishe
Rees, Mary L., 92
Rees, Thomas B., 92
Reynshall, Ellen, 134
Richard I., 19
Richard IL, 16
Ridge, Jonathan, 153
Ridings, John, 133
Ridings, Margaret^ 133
Riggin, Mr., 79
Ringway, 61
Rio Grande do Sul, 85
Rishton, Richard de, 97
Rishton, Robert de, 97
River Plate, 85
Rixton, 108
Roberts, Anna C, 82
Roberts, Charles G., 82
Robertson & Co., Messrs., 84
Robinson, John, 109
Rochdale, 108, 134
Rodes, 29 n., 45, 125, 126, 127
Rodney Street, LiTerpool, 83
Rodon (Rooden), 23
Roehampton, 80
Roger, son of William, son of John, 24
Roodes, III
Rotherfaam, Dr., 59
Royal Agricultural College, 163
Royal College of Physicians, 72
Royal Society, 72, 73
Russia, 73
Ryan, Frances M, 82
Ryan, Capt W. Bentinck, 82
Rycroft, Adam de, 18, 97
St. Anne's, liyerpool, 83
St. Michael, Chester, 147
St. Michael's Hill, Bristol, 72
St Nicholas' Church, 83
St. Thomas' Chapel founded, 13, 14, 15
St. Thomas' Priory (Canterbury), 14
Salford, 124, 129, 1301 i3i» «33» «3St
136, 13^* 139. ^40, 141
Salisbury, Lord, 74, 75
Salmesbury, Elizabeth de, 8
Salmesbury, Sir William de, 8
Sandal (Yorkshire), 92
Sandale, 98
Sanders, Samuel, 156
Sandlebridge, Little Warfoid, $6, 58,
6ii 70, 75. 7S, 79t 80, 153, 156,
157, 158
Sankey, 145
Savage, Sir John, 108
Savage, Mary, 56
Schaderton, William de, 99
Schadyrton, William de, 98
Schoresworth, see ShoreswortL
Schwann, Barbara, 91
Schwann, Frederick, 91
Schwann, John F., 87
Schwann, Margaret A., 86
Scolefeld, Hugh, in
Seacombe, 88
Seddon, Elizabeth, 137
Seddon, Mr., 39
Shallcross, Ellen, 135
Shallcross, Ralph, 135
Sharpies, 6, 17, 18, 24, 26, loa, 106,
112, 120, 123
Sharpils, Adam de, 99
Sharpils, Jordan de, 99
Sharpils Manor, 99
Sharpies, Roger de, 17
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Shawy Elixabeih, 133
Shawe, The, 143
Shepherd, Margaret, 137
Shepleye, Isabell, 144
Shevington, 2
Shirebum, Robert de, 96
Shoresworth, Alexander de, 189 20, ai,
97,98
Shoreeworth, Cicel j de, 10
Shoreeworth, Geoffrey de, ao
Shoresworth, Margaret de^ 18, 38> ai,
26, 97, 98
Shoreaworth, de, pedigree, lee Pedigree
Shoresworth, Robert de, 18, 20, 21, 98
Shoresworth, Thurttaa, 97
Shoresworth, William de, 20
Shotel worth, Ellen, 116
Shotel worth, Roger, 109
Shngborough, 159, 160
Skebnersdale, 2
Skelton, Richard, 115
Slater, John, 134
Slater, Mary, 134
Smethxirat, Elizabeth, 137
Smethurst, Katherine, 134
Smith, John, 53, 150
Smith, Martha, 136
Smith, Ralph le, 109
Smith, Roger le, 109
Smith, Saba, 73
Smith, Rev. Sydney, 73, 76
Smyrna, 92
Snape, Mary, 136
Snape, Robert, 136
Sodge, Jane, 143
Sotheme, Elizabeth, 134
Speke, Hall, 23
Stafford, Roger, 122
Standiah, Sir Chrislofdiei; iiS
Stanley, Earl of Dert^, X19
Stanford, Mr., 159
Stanhope, The Right Hon* &, 75
Stanlaw Abbey, 7
Stanley and Holland family, 52
Stanley, John, 107
St4mley, Sir John de, 108
Stanley (of Alderley), Lord, 52
Stanley, Richard, Archdeacon of
Chester^ 106, 107
Stanlegb, Robert de, 100, 104
Stanley, Thomas, 149, 150
Stanley (of Aatle, Chelford), Thomaa,
S3
Stanley, William, 149, 150, 153
Stanley (of Astle, Chelford), William,
52, S3. SS
Steinulf, 2
Stephenson, Elizabeth, 76
Stephenson, Elizabeth Cleghorn, see
Gaskell
Stephenson, John, 76
Stephenson, Robert, 89
Stephenson, Rev. William, 76
Stephenson, Sir W., 74
Stewart, 83
Stewart, Dr. Alexander, 160
Stockport, 37, 61, 62, 63, 109, III,
i3Si 144, 15s
Stockport, Richard, 19
Stones, John del, 109
Stones, Richard, 112
Stones, Roger, 1 1 2
Stonys, John, 113
Stopford, 116
Stopford Church, 115
Straunge, Lord le, iii
Strangwayes, Thomas de, 100
Stratford-on-Avon, 77
Street, Robert, 143
Stiettle, John, 46
Strettle, Thomas, 149
Strickland, Mr., 79
Strongitharme (of GkxwtrieX Hoify, 49
Strongitharme, Saiah, 49, 148
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Stuart, Barbara, 162
Toxteth Park, near liyerpool, 80, 83,
Sadehill, 141
89
Surrey, 80
Toxstath, Boger de, 96
Surrey, Earl of, 16
Trafford, Cicely, 34
Sutton, 5, 6
Trafford, Edmund, 34
Sutton, John de, 96
Trafford, Henry de, 25
Swinton, Ann, 69, 83
Trafford, Sir Henry de, 97
Swinton, Elizabeth, 60, 158
Trafford, Marjory de, 25
Swinton, Hannah, 69
Tranemolle, William de, 96
Swinton, John, 158
Travers, William, 115
Swinton, Peter, 60, 69, 157, 158
Travis, Alice, 137
Swetluff, Richard, 115, 116
Traves, Cicely, 135
Swetluff, William, 113
Travis, John, 137
Syddall, Esher, 137
Travis, Mary, 137
Syngleton, John, 115
Trevelyan, Sir Charles, 76
Syngleton, Thomas, 115
Trieste, 79, 80, 81
Truro, Lord Chancellor, 74
Tablet, William de, 109
Turner, Mary, 60, 155
Tacey, Edward, 122
Turner, William, 155
Talbot, George, 46
Turner, Rev. William, 60, 61, 71
Tasker family, 53
Turton, Alexander de, 99
Taylor, Abraham, 135
Tutbury, 11
Taylor, Elizabeth, 135
Twynnes, James, 130
Taylor, Henry, on Denton Hall, see
Twynnes, William, 130
Denton Hall
Tyldeslegh, Henry de, 100
Telior, Ellen, 135
Tyldeslegh, Hugh de, 100
Tempest, John, 121, 122
Tempest, Eatherine, 121
Tempest, Richard, 114
Tetland, Alex, de, 105
Thomas k Becket, 14
Thorinheved, Robert de, 94, 96
Thomiley, Katherine, 135
Tildeslegh, Richard, 100, loi
Tildesleghhurst, Henry de, loi
Tochet Croft, 109
Tonge (York), 121
Tong's "Life of Matthew Henry," 50
Torboke Park, 93
Touchet, Sir William, 12
Townley, John, 1 14
Toxteth Chapel, 84, 86
Ukdbbworth, Ellen, 114
XJndesworth, Henry, 114
XJndesworth, John, 114
XJpholland, 2, 14
XJpholland boundaries, 2
XJpholland Church, 13, 14, 15
XJpholland Manor, 2, 3, 4
XJpholland parish, 2
XJpholland township, 2
Yalbntine, Elizabeth, 136
Yalentine, Lawrence, 136
Yalentine, William, 134
Yalparaisq, 84
Yenables, Colonel, 50
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Venice, 79
VemoD, Robert de, 58
Versailles, 73
Wagstaffb, William, 137
Wain Wright, Thomas, 153
Wakefield, 60, 76, 155, 156
Walcot Church, Bath, 71
Waleton, Richard de, 94
Walkden, Ann, 137
Walkden, Peter, 137
Walkeden, Robert^ 123
Walkden, Thomas de, X09
Walker, John, 134
Walker, Katherine, 134
Wallasey, Cheshire, 85
Walleden, Jurdan, 112
Wallewarke, Adam, 118
Wall work, Anne, 135,
Walmeslej, Elizabeth, 135
Walmesley, John, 135
Waltham Cross, 13
Walton, 93
Walton, James, 115
Walwerk, Adam, 115, xi6
Wapentake of Lonsdale, 6
Warburton, Jane, 134
Ward, Dr., 78
Ward, Mrs. (of Capesthome), 51
Wardle, 118
Wardley, 28
Warford, Great, 60
Warre, Lord le, iia
Warren, George, 119
Warren, Sir Henry, 1 1 1
Warren, Joan, 29
Warren, Sir John, 116
Warren, Sir John (of Poynton), 29
Warren, Sir Lawrence, 27, 107, 108
Warren, Margaret, 27
Warren, Randull, 119
Warrington, 85 «., 87, 147
Warroek, James, 162
Watford, 76
Watson, Holland, 37, 43
Waylays, Richard le, 96
Webster, Emot, 114
Wedgwood, Catherine, 77
Wedgwood, Josiah, 71
Wem, Salop, 54, 61
West (of London), Francis, 46
Westminster, 4, 93
Westminster Hall, 10
Westmorland, 120
Weymouth, 159
Wharton, Lucy G., 82
Wharton, Sir W., 82
Whitaker, Daniel, tee Jeremiah
Whitaker, Esther, 71
Whitaker, Jeremiah, alias Daniel, 7 1
Whitaker, Mary, 71
Whitchurch, 57
Whitmore, Harriet, 81
Whitmore, Wolryche, 81
Whittle, John, 136
Widford, 149
Wigan, 2, 4, s 6, 15, 117
Wightwick (Leicestershire), 14
Wilcockson, John, 136
Wilcockson, Thomas, 136
Wilkynson, John, no
WiUes, Justice, 74
Willetts, Anne, 80
Willets, Catherine, 157
Willetts, Mary, 71, 77
Willets, Rev. William, 71, 77, 79, 157
Williams, Captain, 82
Williams, David, 90
Williams, Eva, 82
Williamson, Margaret, 144
Williamson, Thomas, 137
Wills-
Birch, Robert, 44 n.
Deane, Thomas, 53
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Holland, Anne (of Mobberiej)^ 43 ft.
Holland, Anne (w. of Wm» L), 49
Holland, John (IIL), 53, 54, 55
Holland, John (IV.), 63
Holland, Richard (ol Denton), 118
Holland, Swinton Colthuist^ 80
Holland, William (of PilkingtooX
"3
Wihneslow, it 2
Wilmslow, 148
Wilton, Earl of, 23, 27, 35 97
Wilton manuscripts, 18^ 19 a.
Wimbledon, 87, 91
Wincham, 50
Windesore, loi
Windsor, 13, 24
Winstanlej, 15
Winwicfc, 145
Wither, Sir Thomas, 13
Withington, 19, 97, 98, 102, 107, 108,
109
Wode, Henry del, 99
Wodecoke, William, iii
Wood, Anne, 134
Wood, Lydia, 137
Woodcock, Anne, 85 n.
Woods, Thomas, 53, 149, 150
Woodstock, Baron, aee £arl ol Keot
Woodwarde, Thomas^ 94
Worcester, 81
Wordeley, iii, 112, 119, 120
" Words and Places " (by Canon Immt
Taylor), 2 n.
Workeslegh, 102
Workeslegh, Henry de, 99, 10 1
Workeslegh, Richard de, 98
Workeslegh, Robert da, 99, 100^ 101, 102
Workeslegh, William de, 102
Worrall, Edward, 136
Worrall, Elizabeth, 135
Worrall, Martha, 136
Worrall, Robert^ 135
Worsley, 24, 120
Worsley, Sir Henry de, 21
Worsley, Robert de, 2
Worsley, T., 148
Worth, Margaret, 143
Worthington, Anne, 135
Worthington, George, 135
Worthyngton, Peter, in
Worthington, Robert, 136
Worthington, Samuel, 156
Worthington, William de, 105
Wray, Alice F., 92
Wray, Lieut-Cokmel, 92
Wrenbury Wood, 56
Wrexham, 91
Wright, Philip, 5X
Wrightington, 2
Wrigley, John, in
Wroe, Cicely, 133
Wrowe, Edward, gee Coe
Wych, Richard, 150
Wyet, Elizabeth, 146
Wyke, Regis, 159
Wylde, Mr^ 58
Wynkedley, John de, 97
Wynwyke Church, 118
WyrraU, Ellen, 133
Wyrrall, Henry, 133
York, 119
Zouou, Alan de h, 15
Zoueb, Matilda de la, 15
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