HOLLAND

1. William Holland, of Conway.
1.1. Thomas Holland (fl.1477).
1.1.1. William Holland.
1.1.1.1. Humphrey Holland (fl. 1527), m. Grace, dau. of John Conwey, of Bodrhyddan.
1.1.1.1.1. Hugh Holland, m. Ellen, dau. of Jenkin, son of Sir Richard Bulkeley.*
1.1.1.1.1.1. Hugh Gwyn Holland ‘of Aberconway’ (d. 1548), m. (1543) Jane, dau. of Hugh Conwy, of Bryneuryn, and Ellen, dau of Sir William Griffith, of Penrhyn.
1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Edward Holland, of Conway, (d 1601), m. Judith, dau of Richard Johnson Sr., of Beaumaris. (Arch. Camb., 3rd Series, vol. xii, p. 188).
1.1.1.1.1.2. Ellen Holland, m. Richard Johnson Sr., see as follows.

Richard Johnson was probably closely related to Thomas Johnson: Bulkeley v Johnson. Plaintiffs: Hugh Bulkeley.* Defendants: *Sir Richard Bulkeley and Thomas Johnson. Subject: claim be descent. Divers lands and tenements in the town of Beaumaris or elsewhere in the county of Anglesey. 1558-1603. (C 2/Eliz/B11/19). Thomas Johnson’s wife was the granddau. of a Wilbraham heiress, a family intermarried to that of Bulkeley.

Richard Johnson is recorded here: Letter of attorney by the mayor, bailiffs and burgesses of Beaumaris to Roland Kenrike and Richard Thomas to deliver lands, tenements, pastures, called ‘Maes Brumeriz’ in Bryn Eryr in Llanvaes, Beaumaris, Anglesey … signatures of Hugh Goodman, mayor, and Richard Johnson and William Sharrowe, bailiffs. 1568 May 11, 1568. (WARD 2/16/53I/28). Will of Richarde Johnson of Beaumaris, prob. Oct. 21, 1601.

WILBRAHAM

1. Sir Richard de Wilburgham, Sheriff of Cheshire (d 1273-4), m. (2) Letitia, dau. of Sir William Venables, of Wycham, Cheshire.
1.1. William de Wilburgham, of Radnor, m. (1) Christiana Crosley, sister of Richard Crosley.
1.1.1. William de Wilburgham, of Radnor (d. 1353-4).
1.1.1.1. Ralph de Wilburgham, of Radnor, (d 1388) m. (1) Felicia, dau of John de Hulme.
1.1.1.1.1. Thomas de Wilburgham, of Radnor (b. by 1366, d. 1410-1), m. Margery, dau of Thomas de Leighes.
1.1.1.1.1.1. Thomas de Wilburgham, of Radnor, m. Margaret, dau of John Golborne, of Woodley.
1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Thomas Wilbraham, of Radnor and Woodley (d. 1491-3), m. Margaret, dau. of Thomas de Swettenham, and Alice de Overton.
1.1.1.1.1.1.2. Helen Wilbraham, m. *Hugh Bulkeley.

1.1.1.1.1.1.3. Randulph Wilbraham (d. March 2, 1548).
1.1.1.1.1.1.3.1. Humphrey Wilbraham, m. Elizabeth Golborne. Aug. 7, 1464, Richard Clyve, Thomas Bulkeley, of Broxon, Ralph Maynwaryng, and Hugh Bulkeley, of Broxon, to the King, recognizance for 401. that John de Goldburn keep the peace towards Philip Fylkyn.
1.1.1.1.1.1.3.1.1. Margery Wilbraham, m. Owen Clutton.
1.1.1.1.1.1.3.1.1.1. Katherine Clutton, m. Robert Johnson.
1.1.1.1.1.1.3.1.1.2. Margaret Clutton, m. Thomas Johnson.

BULKELEY

Thomas Nicholas, Annals and Antiquities of the Counties and County Families of Wales, vol. 2, p. 38, 1872: The following pedigree of this distinguished family has been drawn from deeds and other documents in the archives of Baron Hill, expressly for the present work. It differs in many important points from pedigrees of the Bulkeley family already published, but may be relied upon as correct and authorized. The ancient family of Bulkeley were not of Welsh origin. They traced their descent from Robert de Bulkylegh, Lord of the Manor of Bulkylegh, Eaton, &c., in the co. of Chester, in the time of King Jolin. The first who came to Anglesey was:

1. William Bulkeley, Esq, Constable of Beaumaris Castle in 1440, m. Ellen, the dau. of Gwilym ap Gruffydd, Esq., of Penrhyn, Carnarvon.
1.1. William Bulkeley.
1.1.1. Hugh Bulkeley, Deputy Constable of Conway.
1.1.2. Sir Richard Bulkeley, m. Alice, dau. and hrs. of Sir W. Beconsal, of Beconsal, co. of Lancaster,
1.1.2.1. Sir R. Bulkeley, his successor.
1.1.2.1.1. Sir R. Bulkeley, Kt. of Beaumaris and Cheadle (Cheshire), Sheriff of Anglesey, 1542; m. Katherine, dau. of Sir W. Gruffydd, of Penrhyn.
1.1.2.1.1.1. Sir R. Bulkeley, his heir.
1.1.2.1.1.1.1. Sir R. Bulkeley, 2nd Kt. of Beaumaris and Cheadle, Chamberlain of North Wales, knighted at Berwick by the Earl of Warwick in 1547; M.P. for Anglesey 1554-5 and 1562-3; also Sheriff in 1547, 1552, and 1561; and for Carnarvonshire 1550 and 1558. He m. Margaret, eldest dau. of Sir John Savage, of Rock Savage, Cheshire.
1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1. Sir R. Bulkeley, 3rd Kt., called the elder, b. in 1533; appointed Constable of Beaumaris Castle in 1561; knighted at Whitehall in 1576; M.P. for Anglesey 1571, 1603-11, and 1614; also Sheriff in 1570; was the first Mayor of Beaumaris under the new Charter of Queen Elizabeth, 1562.He m. (1) Mary, dau. of William, Lord Burgh, or Borough, of Gainsborough, by whom he was father, with other issue:
1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1. Thomas Bulkeley, of Baronhill, 1st Viscount Bulkeley of Cashel (bapt. Aug. 10, 1585, d. by 1659), m. (1) Blanche, dau of Robert Coytmore, of Coytmore.
1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.2. Ann Bulkeley, m. (1) Harri Whyte, of Friars.* He was a grandson of Richard Whyte* and a dau. of Richard Johnson of Beaumaris, aforementioned.
Sir R. Bulkeley m. (2) Katherine, dau. of Sir William Davenport, of Brome Hall, co. of Chester. She m. (2) *Sir Richard Whyte, of Fryars. 
1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.3. Sir R. Bulkeley, 4th Knight, called the younger, who s. to the estates of Sir Richard, 3rd Knight, and m., about 1605, Anne, dau. of Sir Thomas Wilford, of Idington, Kent, and had, with other issue:
1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.3.1. Richard Bulkeley, Esq., of Beaumaris. He d. in Carnarvon, 5th March, 1639-40, without issue, and was succeeded by his uncle, whom he appointed sole executor.
1.1.2.1.1.1.2. Elizabeth Bulkeley, m. (1578) Owen Holland of Berw.*

1.1.2.1.1.2. Jenkin Bulkeley.
1.1.2.1.1.2.1. Ellen Bulkeley, m. Hugh Holland.
1.1.2.1.1.2.1.1. Hugh Gwyn Holland.
1.1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1. Edward Holland, of Conway, (d 1601), m. Judith, dau of Richard Johnson Sr., of Beaumaris.
1.1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.1. Judith Holland, m. Robert Owen, of Bodsilin.
1.1.2.1.1.2.1.2. Ellen Holland, m. Richard Johnson Sr., of Beaumaris.
1.1.2.1.1.3. Thomas Bulkeley, Esq., of Plasgronw, and Beaumaris.

1.2. Peter Bulkeley, m. Nicola, dau. of … Bird, of Wore, Shropshire.
1.2.1. John Bulkeley of Wore and Haughton, m. Awdry, dau. of Sir John Audley, of Wirral.
1.2.1.1. Hugh Bulkeley of Wore, m. Ellen, dau. of Thomas Wilbraham, of Woodley.
1.3. Richard Bulkeley of Cheadle, m. Alice, dau of Sir Ralph Bostock.
1.3.1. William Bulkeley of Cheadle (d. 1484), Constable of Beaumaris Castle, m. Ellen, dau. of Gwylim ap Griffith, of Penrhyn.

GRIFFITH

1. Gwilym ap Griffith, of Penrhyn (d 1431), m. (2), Jane (d 1466), dau of Sir William Stanley, of Hooton.
1.1. Gwilym Griffith of Penrhyn, Chamberlain of North Wales (b. 1415, d 1483), m (1) Alice, dau. of Sir Richard Dalton, of Apethorpe.
1.1.1. Sir William Griffith of Penrhyn, Chamberlain of North Wales (b. 1445, d 1506), m. Jane (d. 1458-9), dau of Sir William Troutbeck, and Margaret, dau of Sir Thomas Stanley.
1.1.1.1. Sir William Griffith of Penrhyn, Chamberlain of North Wales (b 1478, d 1531) m. (1, by 1494) Jane, dau. of Thomas Stradling.
1.1.1.1.1. Catherine Griffith, m. Sir Richard Bulkeley, Chamberlain of North Wales.
1.1.1.1.2. Ellen Griffith, m. Hugh Conway, of Bryneuryn.
1.2. Ellen Griffith, m. William Bulkeley, Constable of Beaumaris Castle.

WHYTE OF LLANVAES/LLANFAES, near Beaumaris.

1. John Wynn, alias Whyte, of Tryvan, m. (1) Angharad, dau. of Pierce Stanley and Constance Salesbury.
1.1. Robert Wynn of Tryvan, m. Catherine, dau. of Owen ap John Owen, of Ystumcegig.
1.1.1. Cadwaladr Owen.
1.1.2. Grace Owen, m. John Owen (Captain).
1.1.3. Elizabeth Owen, m. Robert ap Richard ap Gruffydd, of Glynddwyfach.

1.2. Richard Whyte, Sheriff of Anglesea in 1568, 1582, 1589, 1594. He purchased “the Friars” in Llanvaes in 1563. He m. Douce, dau. of Richard Johnson of Beaumaris, gent. and Elin Holland of Conway. (Griffith’s Pedigrees (Trefan (p. 163) & Neugwl ucha (p. 288), and Friars (p. 130)).
1.2.1. Rowland Whyte, Constable of Carnarvon Castle, m. Lettice Besbets.
1.2.1.1. Harri (Henry) Whyte, of Friars, m. Ann, dau. of Sir Richard Bulkeley, of Beaumaris. Their granddau, Jane, m. John Holland, of Berw, son of Thomas Holland, rector of Llangeinwen, ob. 1746.

“Llanvaes was a house of Franciscan or minor friars, founded by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, Prince of North Wales, before 1240. It was dedicated to St. Francis, and was the burial-place of Joan, daughter of John, King of England, the son of the King of Denmark, the Lord Clifford, and many barons and knights slain in the Welsh wars; and when it was almost ruined, was restored by King Henry V, who provided that there should be always eight friars in it.” (Jacob Youde William Lloyd, The History of the Princes, the Lords Marcher, vol. 6, p. 195, 1887).

HOLLAND

1. John Holland, m. Elinor, dau of Ithel ap Howell ap Llewelyn, a descendant of Llywarch ap Bran, lord of Menai at the end of the 12th century.
1.1. Owen Holland, sheriff of Anglesey, March 1504/5, m. Ethelrede, dau. of Richard Hampdene, of Kimble, Berks.
1.1.1. Edward Owen, d. bef. 1561, m. Elin, dau. of Rowland Griffith, of Plas Newydd, Anglesey.
1.1.1.1. *Owen Holland, d. Feb. 1, 1601, m. Elizabeth, dau. of Sir Richard Bulkeley. He was sheriff in 1591 and 1599.
1.1.1.1.1. ‘Thomas Holland, of co. Anglesey, gent., S. Edmund Hall, matric. Nov. 3, 1593, aged 16’. (Foster, Alumni Oxon). He was sheriff in 1609, 1622, and 1640.
1.1.1.1.2. Owen Holland, m. Mary, dau. of Michael Evans, of Plas Llandyfrydog.
1.1.1.1.2.1. Owen Holland, m. Jane, dau. of Pearce Lloyd, of Llugwy, in 1642/3.
1.1.1.1.2.1.1.Thomas Holland, m. (1) his cousin Catherine, dau. of Pearce Lloyd of Llugwy, and (2) Lumley, dau. of Thomas, lord Bulkeley.
1.1.1.1.2.1.2. John Holland, m. Elizabeth Levitt.
1.1.1.1.2.1.2.1. Thomas Holland, inherited the Berw estate in 1708, and in the same year was appointed rector of Llangeinwen, Anglesey.

BRERETON

(Indenture between William Brereton* of Brereton, Cheshire, esquire, and Sir Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris, Anglesey (3rd Knight, supra), by which Brereton grants to Richard Bulkeley a yearly revenue of 2s. from 1 acre of land and wood with appurtenances called Bulkeley Banke in Stanthorne, Cheshire, according to an indenture between them dated August 20, 1577. Witnesses: Edward Brereton, William Sniethwik and Edmund Gamage. Seal and signature of William Brereton. July 24, 1578. (WARD 2/16/53I/29).

1. Sir William Brereton, of Brereton, m. Ellen, dau of Philip Egerton, of Malpas, and Matilda, dau. of David de Malpas, of Bickerton, and Katherine (d. 1393), dau. of Hugh de Bickerton.
1.1. Sir William Brereton,* of Brereton (b. 1349, d. 1426) m. (1386) Anilla, dau. of Hugh Venables.
1.1.1. Elizabeth Brereton m. Sir John Savage.
1.2. Randle Brereton of Malpas, m. Alice, dau. of William de Ipstones.
1.2.1. Randle Brereton, of Ipstones and Malpas, m. Katherine, dau. of William Bulkeley, of Eaton.
1.2.1.1. Randle Brereton, m. Emma, dau. of John Carrington, of Carrington.
1.2.1.1.1. Sir Randle Brereton (Chamberlain of Chester), m. Eleanor, dau of Piers Dutton, of Hatton.
1.2.1.1.1.1. Sir Randle Brereton, m (2), Isabel, dau. of Thomas Butler, of Bewsey.
1.2.1.1.1.1.1. Sir Randle Brereton of Malpas,* m. Mary (dau. of Sir William Griffith, Chamberlain of North Wales), and sister of Katherine, wife of Richard Bulkeley, ist Knight, of Beaumaris, supra.
1.2.1.1.1.1.2. Roger Brereton.*
1.2.1.1.2. William Brereton, Chamberlain to Henry VIII.
1.2.1.1.2.1. Henry Brereton. Quitclaim by Henry Brereton, gentleman, son of William Brereton esq., deceased, and of Lady Elizabeth, late his wife and late wife of Sir John Savage, also deceased, to Sir John Savage, son and administrator of the said Lady Elizabeth, of all suits and actions etc. which he has or may have against the said Sir John as such administrator, and of his share of the goods, chattels etc: of the said Lady Elizabeth, in consideration of an annuity of 20 marks. Oct. 3, 1558. (DCH/E/298).
1.2.1.1.2.1.1. Thomas Brereton of Barrow, Cheshire, m. Jane, dau of … Baggott, of Brethill.
1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1. *William Brereton, m. a. dau of Arthur Chantrell, of Chester.

JOHNSON

1. William Johnson de Egge (b. ca. 1450). Grant in fee by William Johnson de Egge to *Randle Brereton son and heir of Randle Brereton de Malpas, chamberlain of Chester, Thomas Bowker, clerk, William Brayn de Aston Grene, and Nicholas Wyswall, of all his messuages, lands etc: in the townships of Egge and Bykerton. Aug 1, 1497. (Chesh. Arch., DCH/C/55).

1.1. Joan Johnson. Quitclaim by Margaret Johnson, late wife of William Johnson formerly of Hege, to Randle Whight of Reymerston (Co. Norfolk) and Joan Johnson of the same, daughter of the said William Johnson, of her claim to lands, tenements etc: in Hege and Bekyrton. Apr. 14, 1514. (DCH/C/63). The connection to Reymerston was the family of Savage.

1.2. Thomas Johnson (b. ca. 1475). Grant to uses by *Roger Brereton esq., to Randle Brereton his brother, of the Manor of Wyghland with a messuage in Egge in the tenure of Thomas Johnson, a messuage in Bykerton in the occupation of Richard Whetenall, a pasture in Egge called Hobfeld in the tenure of Oliver Davenport and a messuage in Horton in the tenure of John Meyr, all which premises formerly belonged to Randle Brereton his father, deceased, to the uses expressed in an indenture of Feb. 14, 1532/3. (DCH/C/68). Grant in fee by Sir Randle Brerton, chamberlain of Chester, to Nicholas Wyreswall, of an annual rent of 13/10 issuing from messuages etc: in the townships of Egge and Bykerton, which he has by gift of John Whyte of Remerston (Co. Norfolk) and Margaret his wife: for the life of Margaret, widow of William Johnson of Remerston. Feb. 15, 1534. (DCH/C/62).

1.2.1. Randle Johnson (b. ca. 1500). Grant in fee by Robert Bulkeley of Preece (Co. Salop) to Randle Johnson of Edge, of all his lands and tenements in the township of Edge, that is to say a close called the Hoole lands now in the tenure of the said Randle and 2 butts, of which 1 lies between the lands of Sir Philip Egerton on the East and the land of Sir William Brerton on the West, in a field called the townefeld, and the other in the green called Hursoed in Edge, at an annual rent of a red rose at the feast of St. John the Baptist for a term of 18 years, then at an annual rent of 6/8½.. Jan. 29, 1545/6. (DCH/C/69). Grant by Randle Johnson of Egge to Richard Blethen and Isabella his wife, dau. of the said Randle, of a close called the hoolelands in Egge and 2 butts, of which 1 lies between the lands of Sir Philip Egerton on the East and the lands of Sir William Brereton on the West … to the said Richard and Isabella for life, on the death of the said Randle, remainder to Robert son of Randle Blethen of Malpas and his heirs, remainder in default to Richard Blethen another son of the said Randle and his heirs, remainder to Thomas Blethen another son and his heirs, remainder to his own heirs. Oct. 31, 1551. (DCH/C/73).

1.2.2. Edward Johnson. Lease for 2 lives by Sir Hugh Cholmundeley of Cholmundeley, knight, to Edwarde Johnson of Egge and Johan his wife, of 2 closes in Egge now in the occupation of the said Edwarde, called the higher hethe and the lower heth or Johnsons heth, for the lives of the said Edwarde and Johan, at an annual rent of 6/8. Cons. £12-0-0. 2 seals. March 22, 1551. (DCH/C/72).

1.2.3. Richard Johnson (b. ca. 1500). Grant in fee, by Robert Chauntrell of Bache Esq., and Richard Holland of Denton (Co. Lanc.), John Brereton of Lake (Co. Staff), William Manley of Manley, Esq., John Bower of Sidwey and Christopher Trafford, gentleman, feofees to the use of the said Robert, and Thomas Davenport of Henbury, Esq., and William Fiton son of John Fiton Esq., deceased, feoffees to the use of Elen Chauntrell, widow, late wife of William Chauntrell, deceased, at the special request of the said Robert, to Henry Brereton son of Sir William Brereton Kt., John Fiton, Randle Fiton son of John Fiton, Esq., deceased, and William Goodyer, chaplain — their messuages in the vills of Castle Hill and Meanewood, now in the tenures of Agnes Smyth, widow, late wife of George Smyth deceased, of the annual value of 24/, Richard Johnson, of the annual value of 25/, and Thomas Gibbon, of the annual value of 10/ – to hold to the use of Jane daughter of Elen Fiton, widow, for life, in name of her jointure. Oct. 28, 1535. (DWN/2/65).

Sir Richard Holland of Denton, co. Lancaster (son of Thurstan Holland and Joan Arderne)), m. Anne, dau. of John Phiton (Fitton), of Gawsworth, co. Chester, ar., their son, Edward Holland of Denton, co. Lancaster, ar., m. (1), Jane, dau. of John Carrington, of Carrington, co. Chester, and thus was brother-in-law of Randle Brereton, supra.

1.2.3.1. Thomas Johnson, b. ca, 1525.
1.2.3.2. Richard Johnson?, b. ca. 1525. 

 

ROTER/RUTTER OF KINGSLEY

 

1. David Le Clerc, lord of villam totam de Thorneton et moiety of the Barony of Malpas.
I.1. Peter the Clerk, Secretary of Randle Blundeville (ca. 1172- 1218), sixth earl: in hominibus et nativis, et in omnibus rebus, locis et of Chester, by deed without date, granted to this Peter libertatibus eidem villæ de Thorneton pertinentibus, a boat, and the right of fishing on the Dee from Chester habendam et tenendam, &c. reddendo inde annuatim to Eaton.
1.1.1. Randle le Roter, lord of Thornton (b. ca. 1295) d. bef. 28 Edward 111. (1365), m. Amicia, dau. of Richard de Kingsley.
1.1.1.1. Randle le Roter, b. ca. 1320.
1.1.1.1.1. John le Roter, (Harl. MS. 1535), brother of Peter de Frodsham, (Harl. MS., 2119).
1.1.1.2. Cecilia le Roter, m. David de Malpas, lord of Bickerton.
1.1.1.2.1. Matilda de Malpas, m. Philip Egerton.
1.1.1.2.1.1. Ellen Egerton, m. Sir William Brereton.*
1.1.1.3. It is suggested: John le Roter, b. ca. 1320.
1.1.1.3.1. Thomas son of John (Thomas Johnson) le Roter, b. ca. 1350.

Grant in fee by Thomas Johnson le Roter de Astmor to Richard son of William le Marschall, his heirs and assigns, of his 2 burgages with appurtenances in Halton (boundaries), and 3d. rent which John de Neuton used to pay to the said Thomas annually. Witnesses: William del Mersch, Peter Jannesson, *William de Bort(er)ton (Brereton), Robert le Dauber, Thomas le Roter. Given at Halton, the Sunday next before the feast of St. Lucy the virgin, Dec. 9, 1380. (DCH/E/99).

1.1.1.2.1.1.1. David Jonson. Release by Joan del Lache widow of Robert del Lache to Thomas her son, of her right of dower in all the messuages, lands etc: which came to her after the death of David Jonson her late husband, father of the said Thomas, in Egge, Bykerton and Aldresey, and also of all her goods and chattels, rents, debts and possessions within the County of Chester. Witnesses: Sir John del Maynwaryng, knight, William de Brescy, William de Brundeley, Philip de Aldresey, Richard Brayn de Aston and John de Brundeley. Given at Egge, the Monday next after the feast of the Epiphany, 25 Henry VI. Jan. 9, 1446/7. (DCH/C/45).

1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1. Thomas Jonson Letter of Attorney by Agnes Laughton de Burgo Sancti Petri (Co. Northants.) to Thomas Jonson de Ege in the parish of Malpas, to receive from John Egeley 47/6, which he owes her for her dowry, and to collect the said dowry annually in Bykriton. July 7, 1458. (DCH/D/196). Indenture. 1. Robert Downes. 2. Emma daughter of Roger de Bothe. Lease; with Warranty contra omnes gentes; for term of lives of both parties at 12d. silver per annum; in all Robert Downes’ lands etc., that are held by John Crene, Nicholas Maykin, Philipp Bryne, Thomas Leghes, Richard Wherneby, Hugh Rowe, Peter Rossyndale, Robert Walker, Roger Dale and Thomas Jonson, by terms of years or during pleasure, in Bolynton’ Ponynton’ Adlyngton’ and Macclesfeld; and in a certain parcel of land lately held by Robert Leghew in Ponynton’ and another called Cokeshote heye. Witnesses. John Savage junior, Hugh Davenport of Henbury, Esqs. Thomas Worth. May 16, 1464. (DDS 5/38).

1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1. William Johnson de Egge (b. ca. 1450). His family held land in Egge, of the Egertons, and Bickerton, of the Breretons. William Johnson was also a grantor of land in Egge, to the Breretons, which was probably inheritance.

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