Peter Brown Family History

Ralph & Elizabeth had six children.

Elizabeth

Alice

Anne

Sanchia

Margeret

Ralph

Elizabeth Shirley (source: visitation of Sussex)
Alice Shirley (source: visitation of Sussex)
Anne Shirley (source: visitation of Sussex)
Sanchia Shirley (source: visitation of Sussex)
Margeret Shirley (source: visitation of Sussex)
Ralph Shirley He possibly married Jane Bellingham (the daughter of Thomas Bellingham & Jane Wiltshire of Lymster Sussex). He inherited the manors of: Wystoneston (WISTON) near Steyning, Aysshurst (ASHURST), Chyltyngton (CHILLINGTON), Sloughtre (SLAUGHTERS in Bellinghurst), Hion (HEENE IN TARRING), Irynghams (ERRINGHAM BROASE in Old Shoreham) all in Sussex. Weedonhill (alias- Woodrow, Woodside or Wood-hill) in Amersham, in Buckingham. Ralph left a 'Will' dated 11 February 1510 and he died in 1510. Ralph & Jane had possibly six children.
1. Thomas Shirley. He was mentioned in his father Ralph Shirley's 'Will' of 1510 as Thomas Sherley. Thomas married Elizabeth Gorges, dau of Marmaduke Gorges (alias Russell of Horsington, South Cheriton and Hatherley) in the parish of Maperton, Somerset Co.
  The manor of West Grinstead, the crown manor, was granted to Thomas West, Lord de la Warr on the accession of Henry VII and retained for only 3 years. Before the year 1504 the manor had passed to Sir Henry Roos who bequesthed it to his wife Matilda. After her death in 1511, the manor devolved to his grandchild, Elizabeth, daughter of Marmaduke Gorges, then wife of Thomas Shirley and thus it became owned by Thomas Shirley.
  Thomas Shirley died on 28th April 1544 (see Inquest) and Elizabeth died in about 1573. Thomas & Elizabeth had eight children.
  1. William Shirley was born in about 1524 probably in West Grinstead, Sussex. He was mentioned in his father Thomas Shirley's 'Will' of 1544 as under 21; apparently dead before 1573 since he was replaced as the administrator of his mother Elizabeth's estate. (6 Nov 1573 Eliz Shirley West Grin Co Suss widow , to son Francis Shirley d.b.n.a. by William Shirley admor., also dec. "Nulla bona" declared - Estate Administrations from the PCC. William Sherley of Westgrnested in County of Sussex vs Frances Sherley of same [estate dispute] of father Thomas Sherley, named wife and mother Elizabeth Sherley executrix in Will. Asks for depositions from Frances Sherley, John Grabett, Wm Marston, Stephen Camp, John Gachmonk and Thomas Mathews. [this is an original document at the PRO] - Chancery Records at the PRO)
  2. Francis Shirley was born in about 1533 probably in West Grinstead, Sussex. He was mentioned in his father Thomas Shirley's 'Will' of 1544 as under 21 and probably under 12 (he would be under 21 when brother William was 30). He inherited the manor of West Grinstead in 1549. (See full Post Mortem Inq record below). Francis married Barbara Blount. Barbara was buried 28th February 1564 in West Grinstead, Sussex ('wife of Francis'). Francis Shirley was buried on 20th March, 1578 in West Grinstead, Sussex. At his death he owned Boddington, Howe Court, and West Grinstead in Sussex, and of Hatherley in Somerset. Francis & Barbara had seven children.
    1. Thomas Shirley was born in about 1555. He was mention in the PM Inquistion of his father of 1578 as age 21 and more. Thomas was an extreme Calvanist, a strong puritan and died in debt in 1606 yet willed a bequest to help deprived clergy. He inherited the manor of West Grinstead from his father. He married firstly Elizabeth who was buried on 1st October 1583 in West Grinstead Sussex ('wife of Thomas'). He married secondly Phillipe Caryle. Thomas left a 'Will' dated 12th May 1606 (inquest says 14th) and died on 20th May 1606 (Inquest dated 31 Aug 1606). Phillipe was mentioned in the proving of her husband Thomas Shirley's 'Will' of 1606 as 'relict of Thomas Sherley deceased' and was mentioned in the inquest as Phillipa.
      1. Cecily Shirley was born in about 1587 (Father's inquest of 1606 says daughter Cecily, now wife of Sir George Snelling, aged 19 and more. She was mentioned in her father Thomas Shirley's 'Will' of 1606 (as Cisily Sherly). She was buried 2 Nov 1628 at West Grinstead Sussex. She was co-heir the manor of West Grinstead from her father. She married firstly Sir George Snelling on 12 July 1606 at St Helen's Bishopgate (inquest says 12 May). He was buried at West Grinstead 16 Apr 1617. Cecily had apparently acquired her sister Barbara's interest in the Manor by 1612, and after Sir George's death in 1617 the manor passed to his son and heir Shirley Snelling, who still had an interest in it in 1637.
      2. Barbara Shirley (Shorley) was probably baptised on 4th June 1588 in West Grinstead, Sussex (no parents shown). Father's inquest of 1606 mentions daughter Barbara Shirley, aged 18 and more. She was mentioned in her father Thomas Shirley's 'Will' of 1606 (as Barbara Sherly my youngest daughter). She was co-heir the manor of West Grinstead. She married firstly Sir Thomas Thornhurst and married secondly Anthony St Leger.
    2. Richard Shirley bapt 1 Sept 1558 West Grinstead, Sussex. died young (before 1564)
    3. Francis Shirley . He was buried on 14th March 1560 in West Grinstead, Sussex.
    4. William Shirley. He was buried on 12th April 1569 in West Grinstead, Sussex ('son of Francis').
    5. Richard Shirley He was mentioned in his brother Thomas Shirley's 'Will' of 1606. He married Katherine Bell by Lewes license on 2^nd August 1595. Richard was shown as gentleman of West Grinstead and Katherine a widow of Shoreham.. Her will was probated in 1631.1631 Shurley, Katherine of Old Shorham wid 11 Sep 1631, Oct 8 1631 155-103 - Sussex Archdeconry Wills at Lewis. Richard was buried on 16th February 1615 in West Grinstead Sussex (Richard Shirlie, gent). Richard & Katherine maybe possibly had a child.
      1. Richard Shirley birth details are not known, but he was probably born around 1595 in Worth, Sussex (derived as no birth details found). He married Joan Finch. Richard Shirley & Joan Finch details are shown separely as they are direct ancestors.
    6. Elizabeth Shirley - She was mentioned in her brother Thomas Shirley's 'Will' of 1606 as sister Elizabeth Wiborne
    7. Philip Shirley (Sheerley) was baptised on 31st January 1592 West Grinstead Sussex ('son of Francis'). He married and his wife was buried on 15th June 1614 in West Grinstead, Sussex (un-named, 'wife of Philip')
  3. Mabel Shirley (shown as Isabell in Sussex Visitation)
  4. Eleanor Shirley. She married firstly Henry Browne (his 3rd wife), eldest son of Sir Mathew Browne of Betchworth Castle, Dorking, Surrey. Henry was a witness & overseer to his father in law Thomas Shirley's 'Will' of 1544. Henry died in 1545. Eleanor married secondly William Sackville, sewer of the chamber. Details of Henry & Elizabeth are shown separately (see Thomas Brown & Eleanor Fitzlan - family ref 4 A i).
  5. Elizabeth Shirley
  6. Dorothy Shirley - bapt 5 July 1561 West Grinstead Sussex; She was mentioned in her father Thomas Shirley's 'Will' of 1544 (as unmarried). Dorothy was buried 23th December 1564 in West Grinstead, Sussex.
  7. Blanche Shirley- She was mentioned in her father's 'Will' of 1544 as unmarried. She was mentioned in her nephews Thomas Shirley's 'Will' of 1606 as Aunt Blanche Newman; not named in Sussex Visitation
  8. Joane Shirley - listed in Sussex Visitation
2. Jane Shirley. She married John Dawtry of Petworth in Sussex. She was mentioned in her father Ralph Shirley's 'Will' of 1510 as Jahane Dawtre.
3. Elizabeth Shirley. She married John Lee of Little Worth in Sussex. She was mentioned in her father Ralph Shirley's 'Will' of 1510 as Elizbeth Lee.
4. Beatrix Shirley. She married firstly Edward Elryngton of Hogston. She married secondly Sir Edward Bray of Vachery Sussex. She was mentioned in her father Ralph Shirley's 'Will' of 1510 as Beatrix Elryngton.
5. Isabell Shirley. She married firstly Sir John Dawtry of Southampton and had at least one child, Francis, who was about eight years sold at his fathers death (see inquest). John died on 23rd November 1519. Isabell married secondly Sir Richard Lyster of Wrestworth York. She was mentioned in her father Ralph Shirley's 'Will' of 1510 as Isabell Dawtre.
6. Richard Shirley was born in about 1478, probably in Wiston, Sussex. He was mentioned in his father Ralph Shirley's 'Will' of 1510. He inherited Wiston Manor. He was sheriff of Surrey and Sussex CO in 1515 and again in 1525. He was a Catholic. He married firstly Alma Shelley daughter of John Shelly of Michelgrove, Sussex. He married secondly Elizabeth Guildford (she was the widow of either Isley or Stafford. Daughter of Sir Richard Gifford of Sussex. Richard left a 'Will' dated 21 October 1539 that was proved February 5, 1541. Richard died on 16th November 1540. Richard & Alma had nine children. (Note: the follwing are shown temporarily until no links are established to other Mid Sussex Shirleys)

Thomas visitation says died sans issue
John ( "2nd son" - source: visitation, not in other lists)
Elizabeth m. John Mychell of Stammerham (visitation) (1540 Will)
Ann married Richard Fernwold (visitation) (1540 Will)
Cicely married John Ledys (visitation)
Alice married Thomas Chaunceler of Lyndford (visitation)
Jane mentioned in father's 1540 Will as unmarried and in her brother William's Will of 1551
Frances mentioned in father's 1540 Will as unmarried and in her brother William's Will of 1551
Edward mentioned in father's 1540 Will as unmarried. Visitation says he died sans issue. He was mentioned in his brother William's Will of 1551
Richard Visitation says he died sans issue
William Shirley was born in about 1498, probably in Wiston, Sussex. He was aged 42 or more at time of father's death in 1540 (see father's inquest) and was heir of his father's Will of 1540. William left a 'Will' dated 18 March 1551 that was proved July 20, 1551 Prerogative Court of Canterbury. He mentions in his Will his wife Mary Sherley, his mother in-lawe Dame Elizth. Sherley, his father Sir Richard Sherley, his daughter Elizabeth , his sons Thomas and Anthony S. (2nd son), his brother and sisters Edward , Frances and Jane. He married Mary Isley Mary was possibly born in about 1512 in Sundridge, Kent, the daughter of Thomas Isley. William died May 28, 1551 and was buried in the chapel at Wiston. William & Mary had three children.
1. Thomas Shirley was born on 5th September 1542, probably in Wiston, Sussex. He was aged 9 years 2 weeks 5 days at the time of his fathers inquest on 5th October 1551 (or maybe fathers death). He probably married Anne Kempe on 20th February 1560. Anne was born in about 1544 in Wye, Kent the daughter of Thomas Kempe & Cecily Cheny. On 12 August 1573, Queen Elizabeth I knighted Thomas Shirley of Wiston. Thomas died in 1612 and was buried in the chapel at Wiston. He changed from Catholic to Protestant. Thomas & Anne had two children
  1. Jane Shirley was baptised on 22nd September 1571 Wiston, Sussex. She married Sir John Shirley on 10th January 1588 in Blackfriars, London (b. ca 1569, Isfield, Sussex, England; d. 4-25-1631, Lewis, Sussex, England), son of THOMAS SHURLEY and ANNE PELHAM
  2. Cecily Shirley. She married Thomas West, the 3rd Baron de la Warr, Colonial Governor of Virginia 1577-1618.
2. Elizabeth Shirley was mentioned in her father William's 'Will of 1551.
3. Anthony Sherley of Preston born about 1546 in Wiston, Sussex, England; He was mentioned in Thomas Shirley's 'Will' of 1606 as Cousin Anthony Sherly esq of Preston. He died 7 DEC 1624 in Preston, Sussex, England and was buried at Preston. He married Barbara Walsingham of Kent Co. England at 29 MAY 1575 in Chislehurst, Kent, England; Barbara was born 1552 in Scadbury Park, Chislehurst, Kent, England.
  1. 1.i Thomas SHIRLEY esq. b: 3 MAR 1570 in Preston, Sussex, England; He attended Queens College at Oxford. married 1) Jane Essex on 13 JUN 1598 in Angmering, Sussex, England, dau of Sir William Essex; she born 1572 in Berkshire, EnglandThomas SHIRLEY b: 3 MAR 1570 in Preston, Sussex, England; He attended Queens College at Oxford in 1591, matriculation at age 15. He was buried at Preston, Sussex on March 2 1636. married 1) Jane ESSEX on 13 JUN 1598 in Angmering, Sussex, England, sister of Sir William Essex of Bewcott and Lamborne, Berkshire; she born 1572 in Berkshire, England. She is bured at Preston Nov 3 1599.married 2) Grace Stapley, daughter of Anthony Stapley, esq. of Framfield Sussex in Dec 8, 1606 at Westham, Sussex (also noted at East Hoathley Parish) married 3) Elizabeth Stonor, daughter of John Stonor of Oxford. She was the widow of Thomas Stevens of Little Sodbury , Gloucester. They were married at St Anne Blackfriars London on Feb 2 1614/15. She was buried at Preston January 25, 1630 [source: Stemmata Shirleiana, pg 310]
    1. 2.i Thomas SHIRLEY (son of Jane) chr 31 MAR 1599 Preston, Sussex, England; Burial: 20 MAY 1654 , attended Queens College at Oxford and matriculated May 30 1617, age 17 married Elizabeth Stapley, daughter and heir of Drew Stapley of London on 2 MAY 1621 in London, Middlesex, England
      1. 3.i Elizabeth SHIRLEY b: 2 Oct 1622 in Of, Preston, Sussex, England c: 6 Oct 1622 in At, Preston, Sussex, Englandm. 1) Walter West of Woodmancote, Sussex, m. 2) John Lee, esq. of Plaistow in Kirford Sussex
      2. 3.ii Sir Anthony SHIRLEY, Baronet born: 5 Jul 1624 in Preston, Sussex, England, Great Britain c: 14 Jul 1624 in Preston, Sussex, England, Great Britain; died 1683, buried at Preston,married Anne Onslow 2 Jul 1650 in Cranley, Surrey, England
        
        4.i Elizabeth SHIRLEY chr: 17 Nov 1651 in West Clayton, Surreym. William Boys of Kent Co. 10 Mar 1677 in St. Leonard`s Shoreditch, London
        
        4.ii Sir Richard SHIRLEY of Preston, died 1692, burial 30 Mar 1692 Preston, Sussexmarried Judith Bateman of London 13 Mar 1677 in St. Leonard, Shoreditch, London
      3. 3.iii Mary SHIRLEY b: 15 Mar 1626 in Preston, Sussex, England, Great Britain c: 18 Mar 1626 in Preston, Sussex, England, Great Britain m. Charles Fox 4 Dec 1649 in Preston, Sussex, England
      4. 3.iv Abigail SHIRLEY b: 28 Jun 1629 in Preston, Sussex, England, Great Britain c: 28 Jun 1629 in Preston, Sussex, England, Great Britainm. William Lane 30 Nov 1647 in At Southover, Lewis, Sussex
      5. 3.v Jane SHIRLEY c: 27 Mar 1631 in At, Preston, Sussex, Englandm. Samuel Fowle 9 Aug 1653 in At, Rotherfield, Sussex
      6. 3.vi Frances SHIRLEY c: 2 Jun 1633 in At, Preston, Sussex, England
      7. 3.vii Thomas SHIRLEY b: 20 Aug 1635 in Of, Preston, Sussex, England c: 28 Aug 1635 in At, Preston, Sussex, England
      8. 3.viii Drew SHIRLEY b: 13 Jul 1637 in Of, Preston, Sussex, England c: 20 Jul 1637 in At, Preston, Sussex, England; d. bur. May 16, 1707 Chiddingly, Sussex County [Known as the Shirleys of Chiddingly]m. Mrs. Mary Martin of Rype on 7 Feb 1681 in At, Chiddingly, Sussex; In the chancel of Chacombe, Co. Northampton is this inscription:
      9. 3.ix William SHIRLEY c: 11 Dec 1638 in At, Preston, Sussex, England; died 1701 m. Ann Oglander 14 Jul 1664 in Of, St. Benet Fink, London
      10. 3.x Charity SHIRLEY c: 9 Nov 1640 in At, Preston, Sussex, England
      11. 3.xi Benjamin SHIRLEY c: 8 Dec 1641, buried at Preston, Sussex Co. England on Christmas Day 1641
      12. 3.xii John SHIRLEY Nov 17, 1644 buried Preston, Sussex Co. England Dec 30, 1644
    2. 2.ii Anthony SHIRLEY (son of Grace Stapley). He was buried at Preston September 29 1632.
    3. 2.i Abigail SHIRLEY (dau of Elizabeth Stonor). She died unmarried in May 1638.
  2. 1.ii Anne SHIRLEY b: 1578 in Preston, Sussex, England
  3. 1.iii Anthony SHIRLEY b: APR 1580 in Preston, Sussex, England d. 1622 without children; of Bishopstone, Sussex
  4. 1.iv Richard SHIRLEY b: JAN 1581 in Preston, Sussex, England - mentioned in 1638 PCC will of neice Abigail Shirley of Preston
  5. 1.v Walter SHIRLEY b: 1582 in Preston, Sussex, England; d. 1584
  6. 1.vi Judith SHIRLEY b: 1585 in Preston, Sussex, Englandmarried 1) Herbert Randolph of Sussexmarried 2) Sir Henry Mallory
  7. 1.vii Edmund/Edward SHIRLEY b: NOV 1586 in Preston, Sussex, England - no info
  8. 1.viii Mary SHIRLEY b: 1587 in Preston, Sussex, England
  9. 1.ix Walsingham SHIRLEY b: 28 JUL 1589 in Preston, Sussex, England; died 13 Jun 1637. He was educated at Westminister and elected to Trinity college, Cambridge in 1608.He was minister of Haynes in Bedford Co. and is buried near the alter of that church.married Constance Grub on 6 Feb 1623
  10. 1.x Elizabeth SHIRLEY b: 19 MAR 1590 in Preston, Sussex, Englandm. Sir Samuel Smith
  11. 1.xi Henry SHIRLEY b: 19 MAR 1591 in Preston, Sussex, Englandm. Mary Seaman, widow.Oct 31, 1620 at Preston
  12. 1.xii Sarah SHIRLEY b: 1595 in Preston, Sussex, Englandm. 1st Humphrey Gratwick, Oct 20, 1627 at Lewes, Sussex m. 2nd Edward Godman of Ote Hall

Wills:

Will of Ralph Sherley of Wiston Esq. 1510
11 Feb 1509. To be buried in church of Westneston, to Cathedral of Chichester, to church of Westneston, chapel of Heene, church of Chiltyngton, church of Chesham Wobone Bucks, church of Lytelmyssyngdon, church of Lynemynster, church of Stenyning, Ffyndon, Wasshyngton, Ashynton, Bownton (Buncton), Ashurst, Botolphs, Cokeham, Lawnsyng and Olde Shorym. To daughter Jahane Dawtre, Elizbeth Lee, Beatrix Elryngton, and Isabell Dawtre, to Rauff Belyngham the younger and Rauff Palmer my godchildren, to nephew Andrew Tanner, to Edward Berde, to wife Johane farm of Bodyngton, to son Thomas Sherley, to son Richard. Wife executor, to good friend and cousin John Sherley cofferer to the King overseer, "where Thos Cooke, Rauff Belyngham, John Lee, Edward Palmer, John Cowper,and Wingary Sayne lately recovered against me certain lands and tenements in Hunderage, Charlerage, Botley, Chesham Leycester, and Chesham Wobourn in county of Buckinghamshire the use of me during my life…PCC Proven 1510.
Will of Thomas Sherley of West Grinstead Es 1545
Henry the 8th 26. to church of West Grenstead, to church of Weston, church of Horsington, church of Lansing, church of Burton, church of Asshehurst, church of Shepley, church of Northurste, to son William lands in Slaugham called Slutt and lands bought of cosyn Bellows when 21. If 30 and no issue then to son Francis when he is 21, to son Francis place of Grenestead, to William at 24 farm of Bodington, to Isabell St John, to my daughter Dorthe to her marriage, to daughter Blanche to her marriage, to John my ladd, my brother Lyster, brother Bray, and son Browne overseers. With codicil. Wit: Mr. Henry Browne esq. Mr. Francis Sherley gent, John Fletcher Clarke, Thomas psnne of Slaugham, Thoamas Peper with others. Proven PCC 1545
Will of Sir Richard Sherley of Wiston 1540
21 October 32ne year of Henry Ith. To be buried in church of Wyston, to Cathedral of Chichester, to church of Wiston, chyltynton, Lawnsyg, Ashurst, Hene, to wife Dame Elizabeth, to daughter in law Mary Sherley, son Edward Sherley and 2 daughters Jane Sherley and Frences Sherley allowance at cost of my son William Sherley until they marry with consent of Sir Thomas West Lord Laware, Sir Richard Lyster Lord Cheefe Barron, Sir William Shelly, Sir John Gage, my brother Thomas Sherley and Master Richard Bellingham, to Elizabeth Farnfolded (Anne?), to Elizabeth Mychell, to Andrew Taverner, to Phillip Lucye. Residue to son William Shirley executor…PCC proved 1540
1557 PCC Will of Thomas Sherley of West Grinstead Esq . Henry the 8th 26. to church of West Grenstead, to church of Weston, church of Horsington, church of Lansing, church of Burton, church of Asshehurst, church of Shepley, church of Northurste, to son William lands in Slaugham called Slutt and lands bought of cosyn Bellows when 21. If 30 and no issue then to son Francis when he is 21, to son Francis place of Grenestead, to William at 24 farm of Bodington, to Isabell St John, to my daughter Dorthe to her marriage, to daughter Blanche to her marriage, to John my ladd, my brother Lyster, brother Bray, and son Browne overseers. With codicil. Wit: Mr. Henry Browne esq. Mr. Francis Sherley gent, John Fletcher Clarke, Thomas psnne of Slaugham, Thomas Peper with others (see full transcript of will)
1606 PCC Will of Thomas Sherly of West Grinstead, Sussex, esquire - 12 May 1606 - to be buried in my chancell in the church of West Grinstead next unto the place where my father hath. I give and bequeath unto Cisily Sherly my daughter. bequeath unto Barbary Sherly my youngest daughter my farme unto of late in the occupation of John Spatchurk. Unto my aunt Blanche Newman 40 shillings per year. My cousin Elizabeth Baker. Two daughters executors. Overseer my uncle Richard Blunt esq of Deadsene in Sussex and my cosen Anthony Sherly esq of Preston in Sussex. No probate.
1607 PCC Sentence of Thomas Shirley of West Grinstead, Sussex. - Cecilia Snellinge als Sherley wife of George Snelling daughter adn exutrix of Thomas Sherley. [Challenged by] Phillippa Sherley relict of Thomas Sherley deceased, Richard Sherley brother, and Elizabeth Wiborne als Sherley sister and Richard Blunt. Executrixes of the will were Cecile Snelling als Sherley and Barbara Sherley. John Amye, Thomas Talbott, Thomas Edwarde, Blanche Jesoppe, Legnn Decrexibe, Johnanna Burroughe, Edward Saye, Jacob Jrland and William Milbunrye notary.16 May 1607 PROB 11/109

POST MORTEM INQUISITION (Sussex Post Mortem Inquisitions 1485-1649)

Francis Sherley, esquire.Died; 24 March, 20th Elizabeth (1578). Son and heir; Thomas Sherley esq.; age, 21 and upwards.Inq : at Lewes. 9 September 20th Elizabeth. (C vol 183 No. 65; W. L vol 20, p. 54.)
Jurors; John Tuppyn John Frend Richard Colvell Richard Ersey John Smyth of Mousecombe Thomas Amoore Richard Cooke Thomas Maynarde, John Holter Peter Crane Paul Cheale Henry Hawle John Ampleford John Inkersall.
Francis Sherley was seised of the manor of Bodington in Wyston ; and of a messuage and certain lands and tenements called Courtlandes containing 70 acres of land in Westgrensted ; and of certain lands and tenements in Westgrensted called Paynes Feyldes containing 26 acres ; and of a tenement containing 40 acres of land called Tucknames in Westgrensted; and of a capital messuage and 4 other messuages 4 woods 1 water-mill 2 pigeon-houses 500 acres of land 100 acres of meadow 500 acres of pasture 200 acres of wood and 100 acres of heath and brushwood called Westgrensted House the Parke Whytfeyld Spoles Feyldes Pypers Scoriers Herlandfeyldes Herland meades Fales Fales meades Hosecroftes Fullers Poyntelles Bokers Westlandes Lewkenors and Porters; and of a messuage and a garden in Horseham; and of 2 messuages 2 gardens 1 croft containing 15£ acres of land in Launcynge; and of a burgage in Steynynge; and of the manor of Hatherley 2 tofts 300 acres of land 100 acres of meadow 200 acres of pasture in Maberton in Somerset.
The manor of Bodington is held of Queen in chief by service of the sixteenth part of a knight's fee ; and is worth £6. 13. 4. Courtlandes and Paynes Feyldes are held of the Queen in chief by service of the fiftieth part of a knight's fee; and are worth 36s. 8d. Tucknams is held of the Queen in chief by service of the hundredth part of a knight's fee ; and is worth 8s. A part of the messuages &c in Westgrinsted is held of Philip Earl of Surrey as of his Honor of Bramber by fealty and by what other services they do not know; another part is held of William West, knight, Lord La Warre as of his manor of Somptinge Welde by fealty and by what other services they do not know ; and the remainder is held of Thomas Browne, knight, as of his manor of Chauncketon by fealty and by what other services they do not know; and the whole is worth £10. The messuage in Horseham is held of the Queen as of her manor of Westgrenewyche in free socage and not in chief by fealty only; and is worth 6s. 8d. The 2 messuages &c in Launcynge are held of the Queen as of her manor of Howcourt in free socage and not in chief by fealty and by what other services they do not know ; and are worth 16s. 8d. The burgage in Steynynge is held of Philip Earl of Surrey as of his borough of Steynynge in free burgage by fealty and by what other services they do not know ; and is worth 6s. 8d. The manor of Hatherley is held of the Queen by service of the sixth part of a knight's fee ; and is worth £6. 13. 4.
FRANCIS SHERLEY, esq. Vol. 183, No. 65. Lewes, 9 Sept. 20 Eliz. Died 24 March 20 Eliz. (No. 939 - Sussex Post Mortem Inquisitions 1485-1649)
Heir, son Thomas Sherley, esq., aged 21 and more. Lands. Manor of Bodington in Wiston," Courtlandes," "Paynes Fields," "Tucknames," "West Grinstead House," "the Park," etc., in West Grinstead, messuages, etc., in Horsham, Lancing, and Steyning, and the manor of Hatherley in Maberton, co. Somerset.
JOHN BELLINGHAM of Lymester. Vol. 67, No. 97, and Vol. 69, No. 109. Chichester, 11 Nov. 34 Hen. VIII. Died 10 Sept. 34 Hen. VIII. (No. 102 - Sussex Post Mortem Inquisitions 1485-1649)
Heir, son Ralph Bellingham, aged 18 years and more. Lands. A certain Ralph Bellingham was seized of " Charleston" and "Mysteds" in West Firle, and of manor of Coverts in Yapton, and lands in Poling, and settled 18 Oct. 21 Hen. VII. to use of himself, Agnes his wife, and their heirs. They had issue J. B., their son and heir, and died. J. B. also had lands in Laughton, Ripe, West Grinstead, Littlehampton, and Lymester, and half manor of Thakeham to himself and heirs, with remainder to Edward Bellingham, one of the brothers of J. B., and his heirs, remainder to Richard B., one of the brothers of said Ralph B., and heirs, remainder to Joan Sherley, wife of Ralph S. and sister of J. B., and heirs, remainder to right heirs of Thomas Bellingham, (? grandfather, indistinct) of said J. B.
JOHN BELLINGHAM of Little Horsted, gent. Vol. 69, No. 134. Steyning, 7 Nov. 35 Hen. VIII. Died 1 Nov. 32 Hen. VIII. (No. 103 - Sussex Post Mortem Inquisitions 1485-1649)
Heir, son John, aged 4 years and more. Lands. Jurors say Richard Shelley, Nicholas G-aynesford, and George Shelley were seized of manor of Irringham Walkested in Old Shoreham, and demised to said J. B. and a certain Joan Delve, daughter of John Delve, whom J. B. intended to marry, and to John
Thatcher, Edward Banaster, John Everarde, gent., Thos. Delve of Uckfield, yeo., to selves and heirs, remainder to heirs of Edward B., father of J. B., remainder to Richard, brother of aforesaid Edward, remainder to John B. of Lymester, s. and h. of Ralph B., brother of aforesaid Richard, remainder to Joan Sherley, daughter of Thos. B., remainder to right heirs of Thos. B., and after John married said Joan and had issue John B. Joan survives. James Gage, husband of said Joan, and said Joan have taken rents and profits. J. B. also seized of " Haselholt" in Southwick.
JOHN DAWTREY, knt. Vol. 34, No. 10. Chichester, 17 June 11 Hen. VIII. Died 23 Nov. last. (No. 322 - Sussex Post Mortem Inquisitions 1485-1649)
Heir, son Francis, aged 8 years. Lands. Manor of Hunston, lands in E. Wittering, W. Wittering, Northmundham, Byrdham, Teryke, Petworth, etc., and by deed 17 Jan. 24 Hen. VII. granted to use of himself and Isabell, daughter of Ralph Sherley, esq., his wife and heirs male, and after had issue Francis Dawtrey.
SIR RICHARD SHERLEY, knt. Vol. 67, No. 91. Chichester, 2 Oct. 34 Hen. VIII. Died 16 Nov. 32 Hen. VIII. (No. 936 - Sussex Post Mortem Inquisitions 1485-1649)
Heir, son William Sherley, aged 42 years and more. Lands. Manor of Westneston (Wiston) and advowson, with remainder if s.p. to Thos. S., brother of said Richard, remainder to Sir Ralph S. and his heirs for ever by gift of Sir Ralph S., knt., father of said Richard, also manor of Heene and Lancing settled on Elizth., wife of said Sir Richard, for life.
THOMAS SHURLEY, esq. Vol. 75, No. 67. Writ dated 4 Feb. 37 Hen. VIII. Top illegible but 38 Hen. VIII. Thomas Shurley of West Grinsted, esq. Died 28 April 36 Hen. VIII. (No. 937 - Sussex Post Mortem Inquisitions 1485-1649)
Heir, son Francis Shyrley, esq., who on 30 Jan. 36 Hen. VIII. was 21 years old and more. Lands. Manor of Bodyngton, Howe Court, etc. After his death
premises descended to Francis Shurley, esq., his son and heir. T. S. seized of other lands, etc. Will dated 28 April 36 Hen. VIII. Elizabeth ray wife next heyre Francis to William my son all my land in Slafham called " Slutt" and land I bought of my cosen Belhouse when 21, wife to have profit meanwhile.
WILLIAM SHERLEY, esq. Vol. 94, No. 76. Lewes, 5 Oct. 5 Edw. VI. Died 28 May last. (No. 938 - Sussex Post Mortem Inquisitions 1485-1649)
Heir, son Thomas S., aged 9 years 2 weeks 5 days. Lands. Manor of Westmeston alias Wiston and advowson of church, manor of Heene, " Fawknors "
in Asherst, other lands in Wiston, " Townhouse" in Ashehurst. Made will 18 March 1551 (5 Edw. VI.) wife Mary Sherley Dame Elizth. Sherley, my motherin- lawe Sir Richard Sherley my father my daughter Elizabeth S. sons Thomas and Anthony S. (2nd son), manor of Wodensill, co. Bucks, farms in Agmondesham and Little Mussenden my brother and sisters Edward S., Frances S., and Jane S. On 28 June 17 Hen. VIII. the manors of Chiltington Slaughter alias Slenger and Eryngham alias Brues Barnes were settled on Elizabeth, wife of Richard Sherley of Wiston, esq., father of W. S., for life. Elizabeth survives.
THOMAS SHIRLEY, esq., of West Grinstead. Vol. 292, No. 153. E. G., 31 Aug. 4 James. Died 20 May last. (No. 940 - Sussex Post Mortem Inquisitions 1485-1649)
Coheirs, daughters Cecily, now wife of Sir George Snelling, aged 19 and more (married 12 May last), and Barbara Shirley, aged 18 and more.
Lands. Manor and advowson of West Grinstead, " Courtlands" and" Paynes fields " and other lands in West Grinstead, messuage, etc., in Lancing which 6 Aug. 41 Eliz. he settled to uses of his last will. Made will 14 May 1606 daughters Sisley Sherley and Barbara Sherley. Philippa the widow survives.
THOMAS SHERLEY, esq. Vol. 746, No. 92. Lewes, 12 Sept. 15 Chas. Died last Feb. 12 Chas. (No. 941 - Sussex Post Mortem Inquisitions 1485-1649)
Heir, son Thomas, aged 30 and more. Lands." Blackbrooks,"" Chatfields,"" Tybalds," and" Nylands alias Northlands" in Westmeston, messuages and lands in Wightden alias Wigden and Patcham settled (with Elizabeth his wife) 2 May 19 James on the marriage of Thomas S. his son and heir with Elizabeth,
only daughter of Drew Stapley of St. Saviour's, Southwark, gent,
DREW STAPLEY, esq. Vol. 741, No. 143. Lewes, 12 Sept. 15 Chas. Died 1 Dec. 13 Chas.(No. 985 - Sussex Post Mortem Inquisitions 1485-1649)
Heir, only daughter Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Sherley, esq., aged 26 and more at father's death. Lands. Three messuages aud land in Crawley and Ifield, three messuages, etc., and land in Chittingleigh, one messuage, barns, etc., and land called" Pephurst alias Pubhurst," part of manor of Drungewick in Wisboro Green, and the little Park of Worth, land in Worth, and 18 small messuages in Kent Street in St. George's,Southwark, and a messuage in Guildeford, co. Surrey.

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