James Ware (born 26th November 1594, died 1st December 1666) was the son of Sir James Ware of Dublin. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and soon developed literary and antiquarian tastes, and became a collector of manuscripts and antiquities, particularly relating to Ireland. He was knighted in 1629 by the Lords Justices, and in 1632 became Auditor-General in Ireland, and in 1661 Member for the University of Dublin. Sir James was imprisoned in the Tower of London as a Royalist, and was afterwards a hostage for Ireland. Sir James Ware published some very valuable books on Irish antiquities, most of them in Latin, but a collection of his works has been translated into English.
James Ware (born 26th November 1594, died 1st December 1666) was the son of Sir James Ware of Dublin. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and soon developed literary and antiquarian tastes, and became a collector of manuscripts and antiquities, particularly relating to Ireland. He was knighted in 1629 by the Lords Justices, and in 1632 became Auditor-General in Ireland, and in 1661 Member for the University of Dublin. Sir James was imprisoned in the Tower of London as a Royalist, and was afterwards a hostage for Ireland. Sir James Ware published some very valuable books on Irish antiquities, most of them in Latin, but a collection of his works has been translated into English.
Arms.—Arg., on a chevron az., between 3 martlets sa., as many crescents or.Watson.
Supporters.—Two griffins az., ducally gorged or.
Coronet.—That of an Earl.
Motto.—Mea gloria fides.
[Poste da Roma.Roma, 1600?]
Lewis Watson (born 29th December 1655, died 19th March 1723) was the son of Edward Watson, Baron Rockingham, and succeeded to the Barony in 1689. In 1681 Mr. Watson represented Canterbury in Parliament, and afterward Higham Ferrers. In 1703, Lord Rockingham was Master of the Buckhounds, and he was also Lord Lieutenant of Kent. In 1714, besides other dignities, Baron Rockingham was created Earl of Rockingham. He also held the posts of Vice-Admiral of Kent and Deputy-Warden of the Cinque Ports. He married twice, his first wife being a daughter of George Sondes, Viscount Sondes and Baron Throwley, besides other titles, and these two peerages were revived in 1714 in the person of Lord Rockingham when he was created an Earl.
Lewis Watson (born 29th December 1655, died 19th March 1723) was the son of Edward Watson, Baron Rockingham, and succeeded to the Barony in 1689. In 1681 Mr. Watson represented Canterbury in Parliament, and afterward Higham Ferrers. In 1703, Lord Rockingham was Master of the Buckhounds, and he was also Lord Lieutenant of Kent. In 1714, besides other dignities, Baron Rockingham was created Earl of Rockingham. He also held the posts of Vice-Admiral of Kent and Deputy-Warden of the Cinque Ports. He married twice, his first wife being a daughter of George Sondes, Viscount Sondes and Baron Throwley, besides other titles, and these two peerages were revived in 1714 in the person of Lord Rockingham when he was created an Earl.
Arms.—Erm., on a pale gu., 2 roses ppr., on a chief indented az., 2 leopards' heads erased arg.White.
Crest.—A falcon, wings extended erm., charged with a rose ppr., holding in his beak an escutcheon, bendy indented gu. and arg.
Motto.—Perseverando.
Legend.—Richard Samuel White, Esq.
[Sternhold and Hopkins.The whole booke of Psalmes collected into Englyshe Meter.London, 1564.]
Richard Samuel White may have been a descendant of Captain Samuel White who married Edith, daughter of John Watson of Charlton House, Dorset. I do not find his name in any of the ordinary lists, but some of the bearings in his coat-of-arms are similar to those used by the family of White of Charlton.
Richard Samuel White may have been a descendant of Captain Samuel White who married Edith, daughter of John Watson of Charlton House, Dorset. I do not find his name in any of the ordinary lists, but some of the bearings in his coat-of-arms are similar to those used by the family of White of Charlton.
Arms.—Impaled.
Dexter: Az., an archiepiscopal staff headed with a cross pattée or, surmounted of a pall arg., charged with 4 crosses pattée fitchée sa., fringed and edged or.See of Canterbury.Sinister: Arg., on a cross flory sa., 4 bezants.Whitgift.
Dexter: Az., an archiepiscopal staff headed with a cross pattée or, surmounted of a pall arg., charged with 4 crosses pattée fitchée sa., fringed and edged or.See of Canterbury.
Sinister: Arg., on a cross flory sa., 4 bezants.Whitgift.
[Dionysii Lebei Batillii Reg. mediomatricii Praesidis Emblemata.Francofurti ad Moen[=u], 1596.]
John Whitgift (born 1530, died 29th February 1603) was the son of Henry Whitgift of Great Grimsby in Lincolnshire. He was educated at Cambridge and took orders in 1560. He was an eloquent preacher and quickly made his name famous.In 1567 he was made Regius Professor of Divinity, and took much interest and effected many reforms in the Government of the University. In 1571 he became Dean of Lincoln. Dr. Whitgift was made Bishop of Worcester in 1576, and in 1583 Archbishop of Canterbury. Archbishop Whitgift was a rich man, and was also a great favourite of Queen Elizabeth's. He was an excellent organiser and ruled church matters with a strong hand. He left a number of sermons and tracts, several of which have been published by the Parker Society, and others still remain in manuscript at Lambeth, the Bodleian, the Record Office, and the British Museum.
John Whitgift (born 1530, died 29th February 1603) was the son of Henry Whitgift of Great Grimsby in Lincolnshire. He was educated at Cambridge and took orders in 1560. He was an eloquent preacher and quickly made his name famous.
In 1567 he was made Regius Professor of Divinity, and took much interest and effected many reforms in the Government of the University. In 1571 he became Dean of Lincoln. Dr. Whitgift was made Bishop of Worcester in 1576, and in 1583 Archbishop of Canterbury. Archbishop Whitgift was a rich man, and was also a great favourite of Queen Elizabeth's. He was an excellent organiser and ruled church matters with a strong hand. He left a number of sermons and tracts, several of which have been published by the Parker Society, and others still remain in manuscript at Lambeth, the Bodleian, the Record Office, and the British Museum.
Arms.—Within the Garter. Quarterly.
1st,England.2nd,Scotland.3rd,Ireland.4th,France.
1st,England.
2nd,Scotland.
3rd,Ireland.
4th,France.
All coloured as used by James I. (q.v.). Over all on an escutcheon of pretence, az., semée of billets, a lion rampant or.Nassau.
Crest.—A Royal crown ppr., thereon a lion statant guardant or, crowned ppr.
Helmet.—That of a King.
Motto.—Diev et mon droit.
Initials.—WR (William Rex) and MR (Mary Regina).
[Common Prayer.Oxford, 1681.]
Variety.—Without supporters.
[Touchet.Memoirs of the Earl of Castlehaven.London, 1681.]
Initials.—WR (William Rex) within palm sprays and ensigned with a Royal Crown.
Used after 1694.
[Henri III., King of France.Le Divorce Satyrique.Paris.]
Arms.—As Prince of Orange. Within the Garter. Quarterly.
1. Az., semée of billets, a lion rampant or.Nassau.2. Or, a lion rampant guardant gu., crowned az.Dietz.3. Gu., a fess arg.Vianden.4. Gu., 2 lions passant guardant or.Catsenelboge.
1. Az., semée of billets, a lion rampant or.Nassau.
2. Or, a lion rampant guardant gu., crowned az.Dietz.
3. Gu., a fess arg.Vianden.
4. Gu., 2 lions passant guardant or.Catsenelboge.
On an escutcheon of pretence on the centre point. Quarterly.
1st and 4th; gu., a bend or.Chalon.2nd and 3rd; or, a bugle horn az., stringed gu.Orange.
1st and 4th; gu., a bend or.Chalon.
2nd and 3rd; or, a bugle horn az., stringed gu.Orange.
Over all chequy, or and az.Geneva.
In the centre chief point on an escutcheon or, a fess gu.Moers.
In the base point on an escutcheon gu., a fess embattled arg.Buren.
Over all a Ducal coronet.
Note.—Used before 1689.
[Apologie pour la Maison de Nassau.Madril, 1664.]
Prince William (born 4th November 1650, died 8th March 1702) was the son of William Prince of Orange and the Princess Mary, eldest daughter of Charles I. Prince William married the Princess Mary, eldest daughter of James, Duke of York, afterwards James II., and Anne Hyde. The Prince of Orange deposed his father-in-law James II., in 1689, and was declared king in his stead. William and Mary were, however, joint sovereigns, and the crowns, sceptres, and orbs were all doubled for them, and on the Great Seal they are both represented, one hand of each resting on the orb.Queen Mary died in 1694, and after that date King William reigned alone. The same coat-of-arms was used all through, but during the double reign the initials "WR" and "MR" are generally added. It is curious to note that William III. several times altered the place of the coat-of-arms of France on the English coat.
Prince William (born 4th November 1650, died 8th March 1702) was the son of William Prince of Orange and the Princess Mary, eldest daughter of Charles I. Prince William married the Princess Mary, eldest daughter of James, Duke of York, afterwards James II., and Anne Hyde. The Prince of Orange deposed his father-in-law James II., in 1689, and was declared king in his stead. William and Mary were, however, joint sovereigns, and the crowns, sceptres, and orbs were all doubled for them, and on the Great Seal they are both represented, one hand of each resting on the orb.
Queen Mary died in 1694, and after that date King William reigned alone. The same coat-of-arms was used all through, but during the double reign the initials "WR" and "MR" are generally added. It is curious to note that William III. several times altered the place of the coat-of-arms of France on the English coat.
Arms.—Within the Garter and with the collar and badge of the order. Quarterly.
1st and 4th,England.2nd,Scotland.3rd,Ireland.
1st and 4th,England.
2nd,Scotland.
3rd,Ireland.
And on an escutcheon of pretence, ensigned with the Royal Crown of Hanover, the arms of the Dominions in Germany, as used by George III. (q.v.) after 1816.
Crest.—A Royal crown ppr., thereon a lion statant or, crowned ppr.
Helmet.—That of a King.
Supporters.—A lion and a unicorn, as used by James I. (q.v.).
Motto.—Dieu et mon droit.
Badges.—Tudor Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock.
[Inventories of the various Services of Plate belonging to the Crown.London, 1832.]
Variety.—The Royal Cypher "WR IIII." (William Rex IIII.) within the Garter and ensigned with a Royal Crown.
[Delpech.Iconographie des contemporains.Paris, 1832.]
William, Duke of Clarence (born 21st August 1763, died 20th June 1837), was the third son of George III., and succeeded his brother George IV. on the throne of England in 1830. He was parsimonious, and the economy used at his coronation was so marked that it was called a "Half Crown-ation." William IV. married Adelaide, daughter of George Frederick, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, and their two daughters died as children.The Royal Libraries were twice given to the Nation, once by George II., on the foundation of the British Museum, and again by George IV., after the death of his father. William IV. evidently thought that there had been enough generosity in this matter on the part of his predecessors, and he added to his will an autograph codicil, dated "Pavillion, Brighton, 30th November 1834," to the effect that "I further declare that all the Books, Drawings, and Plans collected in all the Palaces shallforevercontinue heirlooms to the Crown, and on no pretence whatever to be alienated from the Crown."
William, Duke of Clarence (born 21st August 1763, died 20th June 1837), was the third son of George III., and succeeded his brother George IV. on the throne of England in 1830. He was parsimonious, and the economy used at his coronation was so marked that it was called a "Half Crown-ation." William IV. married Adelaide, daughter of George Frederick, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, and their two daughters died as children.
The Royal Libraries were twice given to the Nation, once by George II., on the foundation of the British Museum, and again by George IV., after the death of his father. William IV. evidently thought that there had been enough generosity in this matter on the part of his predecessors, and he added to his will an autograph codicil, dated "Pavillion, Brighton, 30th November 1834," to the effect that "I further declare that all the Books, Drawings, and Plans collected in all the Palaces shallforevercontinue heirlooms to the Crown, and on no pretence whatever to be alienated from the Crown."
Arms.—Impaled.
Dexter: Gu., 2 lions passant guardant or, on a chief az., our lady sitting with her babe crowned and sceptred.See of Lincoln.Sinister: Quarterly.1st and 4th; gu., a chevron (erm.) between 3human heads in profile, couped at the neck, ppr., hair and beards sa. 2nd and 3rd; gu., a chevron or, between 3 stags' faces arg., attired or.Williams.
Dexter: Gu., 2 lions passant guardant or, on a chief az., our lady sitting with her babe crowned and sceptred.See of Lincoln.
Sinister: Quarterly.
1st and 4th; gu., a chevron (erm.) between 3human heads in profile, couped at the neck, ppr., hair and beards sa. 2nd and 3rd; gu., a chevron or, between 3 stags' faces arg., attired or.Williams.
[Hebrew Bible.]
John Williams (born 25th March 1582, died 25th March 1650) was the son of Edmond Williams of Conway, and was educated at Ruthin Grammar School and at Cambridge. In 1603 he was ordained, and he soon became known as an able preacher. After holding several minor ecclesiastical preferments and enjoying the favour of James I., he was made Dean of Salisbury in 1619. In 1620 Dr. Williams became Dean of Westminster, and in 1621 he was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln. In the House of Lords Bishop Williams took a very important part in the discussions and legislation concerning the power of the Sovereign in 1628.In 1635 the Bishop's enemies succeeded in bringing him before the Star Chamber on a charge of subornation of perjury, and he was condemned to a heavy fine and loss of profits of his many benefices. He was imprisoned in the Tower until he was granted an unconditional release by the House of Lords in 1640. In 1641, with other Bishops, Williams was again committed to the Tower on a charge of high treason, but soon escaped, forfeiting his bail. He again took a leading part in the proceedings of the House of Lords, and was translated to the Archbishopric of York, where he was enthroned in 1642.Archbishop Williams worked hard for the Royalist cause; he fortified Conway Castle and organised the militia. He was possessed of considerable wealth, and was liberal and charitable. Several of his sermons and speeches were published.
John Williams (born 25th March 1582, died 25th March 1650) was the son of Edmond Williams of Conway, and was educated at Ruthin Grammar School and at Cambridge. In 1603 he was ordained, and he soon became known as an able preacher. After holding several minor ecclesiastical preferments and enjoying the favour of James I., he was made Dean of Salisbury in 1619. In 1620 Dr. Williams became Dean of Westminster, and in 1621 he was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln. In the House of Lords Bishop Williams took a very important part in the discussions and legislation concerning the power of the Sovereign in 1628.
In 1635 the Bishop's enemies succeeded in bringing him before the Star Chamber on a charge of subornation of perjury, and he was condemned to a heavy fine and loss of profits of his many benefices. He was imprisoned in the Tower until he was granted an unconditional release by the House of Lords in 1640. In 1641, with other Bishops, Williams was again committed to the Tower on a charge of high treason, but soon escaped, forfeiting his bail. He again took a leading part in the proceedings of the House of Lords, and was translated to the Archbishopric of York, where he was enthroned in 1642.
Archbishop Williams worked hard for the Royalist cause; he fortified Conway Castle and organised the militia. He was possessed of considerable wealth, and was liberal and charitable. Several of his sermons and speeches were published.
Arms.—Quarterly.
1. Gu., a saltire between 12 crosses pattée or.Windsor.2. Barry nebuly or and sa.Blount.3. Gu., a fret or.Audley.4. Vairy, arg. and sa.Meynell.
1. Gu., a saltire between 12 crosses pattée or.Windsor.
2. Barry nebuly or and sa.Blount.
3. Gu., a fret or.Audley.
4. Vairy, arg. and sa.Meynell.
Crest.—A buck's head affrontée, couped at the neck arg., attired or.
Helmet.—That of a Peer.
Supporters.—Dexter, a unicorn arg., armed, maned, and unguled or. Sinister, a fox ppr.
[Ossat.Lettres.Paris, 1627.]
Thomas Windsor (born circ. 1580, died 6th December 1642) was the son of Henry Windsor, fifth Baron Windsor. He succeeded his father in the Barony in 1605. In 1610 Lord Windsor was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, and was Rear-Admiral in the Navy. He commanded the fleet sent to Spain to bring back Prince Charles. Lord Windsor left no son, and his title was inherited by his nephew, Thomas Windsor-Hickman, the son of Elizabeth, daughter and heiress of the fifth Baron. He married Dixie Hickman of Kew, Surrey.
Thomas Windsor (born circ. 1580, died 6th December 1642) was the son of Henry Windsor, fifth Baron Windsor. He succeeded his father in the Barony in 1605. In 1610 Lord Windsor was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, and was Rear-Admiral in the Navy. He commanded the fleet sent to Spain to bring back Prince Charles. Lord Windsor left no son, and his title was inherited by his nephew, Thomas Windsor-Hickman, the son of Elizabeth, daughter and heiress of the fifth Baron. He married Dixie Hickman of Kew, Surrey.
Arms.—Impaled.
Dexter: Or, 3 crescents gu.Woodhull.Sinister: Erm., on a fess gu., 3 escallops or.Ingram.
Dexter: Or, 3 crescents gu.Woodhull.
Sinister: Erm., on a fess gu., 3 escallops or.Ingram.
Crest.—Out of an heraldic coronet 2 wings addorsed, arg.
[M. T. Ciceronis.Quaestionorum tusculanarum, libri quinq. Florentiae, 1514.]
Michael Wodhull (born 15th August 1740, died 10th November 1816) was the son of John Wodhull. He was educated at Winchester and Oxford. Mr. Wodhull married a Miss Ingram of Wolford in Warwickshire; he was a collector of books and an author and translator of the classics. At his library at his house at Thenford, Wodhull had an extensive collection of books, many of which were bound by Roger Payne, and among which were several fine historical bindings. These books were dispersed by sale, partly during Mr. Wodhull's lifetime, but mostly after his death. In 1783 he was High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
Michael Wodhull (born 15th August 1740, died 10th November 1816) was the son of John Wodhull. He was educated at Winchester and Oxford. Mr. Wodhull married a Miss Ingram of Wolford in Warwickshire; he was a collector of books and an author and translator of the classics. At his library at his house at Thenford, Wodhull had an extensive collection of books, many of which were bound by Roger Payne, and among which were several fine historical bindings. These books were dispersed by sale, partly during Mr. Wodhull's lifetime, but mostly after his death. In 1783 he was High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
Arms.—Impaled.
Dexter: Quarterly.1st and 4th; arg., 3 dung-forks sa.Worthington.2nd and 3rd; arg., 3 chevrons gu.Langton.Sinister: Arg., a cross moline gu.Colvile.
Dexter: Quarterly.
1st and 4th; arg., 3 dung-forks sa.Worthington.
2nd and 3rd; arg., 3 chevrons gu.Langton.
Sinister: Arg., a cross moline gu.Colvile.
[Calvin.A Harmonie upon the Gospels.Londini, 1610.]
The family of Worthington has been well known in several counties, but chiefly in Lancashire. Members of the family have also settled in Suffolk and in Cheshire.I have not been able to decide to which member of the Worthington family this particular coat-of-arms belonged.
The family of Worthington has been well known in several counties, but chiefly in Lancashire. Members of the family have also settled in Suffolk and in Cheshire.
I have not been able to decide to which member of the Worthington family this particular coat-of-arms belonged.
Arms.—Quarterly.
1st and 4th; arg., a saltire engrailed sa.Wotton.2nd and 3rd; arg., on a chief sa., a lion passant of the first.Rudston.
1st and 4th; arg., a saltire engrailed sa.Wotton.
2nd and 3rd; arg., on a chief sa., a lion passant of the first.Rudston.
Note.—Used before 1602.
[Plinius Secundus.Historia Naturalis.Lugduni, 1548.]
Edward Wotton (born circ. 1548, died circ. 1626) was the son of Thomas Wotton by his first wife Elizabeth, daughter of Sir John Rudston, Lord Mayor of London. Mr. Wotton was a man of much learning and a great linguist, and in 1583 he was Member of Parliament for Kent. He was Elizabeth's emissary to James VI. concerning his marriage, and also about a treaty of alliance. In 1591 he received the honour of Knighthood, and in 1602 he was Comptroller of the Household. In the same year he was created Baron Wotton.Lord Wotton was Lord Lieutenant of Kent, and Ambassador to France and Treasurer of the Household. He inherited his father's library, and in many cases added his own coat-of-arms impressed in silver to the beautiful bindings made for Thomas Wotton, "The English Grolier," on whose books occur the legendTHOMAE WOTTONI ET AMICORUM.
Edward Wotton (born circ. 1548, died circ. 1626) was the son of Thomas Wotton by his first wife Elizabeth, daughter of Sir John Rudston, Lord Mayor of London. Mr. Wotton was a man of much learning and a great linguist, and in 1583 he was Member of Parliament for Kent. He was Elizabeth's emissary to James VI. concerning his marriage, and also about a treaty of alliance. In 1591 he received the honour of Knighthood, and in 1602 he was Comptroller of the Household. In the same year he was created Baron Wotton.
Lord Wotton was Lord Lieutenant of Kent, and Ambassador to France and Treasurer of the Household. He inherited his father's library, and in many cases added his own coat-of-arms impressed in silver to the beautiful bindings made for Thomas Wotton, "The English Grolier," on whose books occur the legendTHOMAE WOTTONI ET AMICORUM.
Arms.—Az., 2 bars engrailed arg., in chief as many leopards' heads or.Wright.
[Lambert.Chancery Collections.Stowe MS. 415.]
James Wright (born circ. 1643, died October 1713) was the son of Abraham Wright, of Oxfordshire. He was called to the Bar in 1672. His tastes were literary and antiquarian, and he possessed a considerable library, chiefly manuscripts. Wright wrote a number of works on antiquities, and others on the political matters of his time. The drama also had much fascination for him, and he wrote several poems, and made an epitome of Dugdale'sMonasticon.
James Wright (born circ. 1643, died October 1713) was the son of Abraham Wright, of Oxfordshire. He was called to the Bar in 1672. His tastes were literary and antiquarian, and he possessed a considerable library, chiefly manuscripts. Wright wrote a number of works on antiquities, and others on the political matters of his time. The drama also had much fascination for him, and he wrote several poems, and made an epitome of Dugdale'sMonasticon.
Arms.—Arg., on a fess gu., 3 crescents of the first between 3 Cornish choughs ppr., in chief a spear-head of the second.Wycliffe.
Crest.—A Cornish chough, wings addorsed, ppr.
Motto.—Deus alit me.
[Groot.Defensio fidei Catholicae de Satisfactione Christi adversus Faustum socinum.Lugduni Batavorum, 1617.]
This stamp belonged to T. Wycliffe, probably a member of the Yorkshire family of that name, but I have not so far been able to identify the owner more particularly.
This stamp belonged to T. Wycliffe, probably a member of the Yorkshire family of that name, but I have not so far been able to identify the owner more particularly.
Arms.—Arg., a chevron between 3 lions' heads erased or.Wyndham.
Crest.—A lion's head erased, within a fetterlock or.
[Olearius.The Voyages and Travels of J. Albert de Mandelslo.London, 1669.]
Hugh Wyndham (born circ. 1603, died 27th July 1684) was the son of Sir John Wyndham of Orchard-Wyndham, Somerset. He was educated at Oxford, and called to the Bar in 1629. In 1654 Mr. Wyndham was made a Serjeant-at-Law and a Judge on the Northern Circuit. In 1670 he was made a Baron of the Exchequer, and received the honour of Knighthood. He married three times.
Hugh Wyndham (born circ. 1603, died 27th July 1684) was the son of Sir John Wyndham of Orchard-Wyndham, Somerset. He was educated at Oxford, and called to the Bar in 1629. In 1654 Mr. Wyndham was made a Serjeant-at-Law and a Judge on the Northern Circuit. In 1670 he was made a Baron of the Exchequer, and received the honour of Knighthood. He married three times.