Audrey Saunders1

F, #105621, d. 1 May 1588
Audrey Saunders|d. 1 May 1588|p10563.htm#i105621|William Saunders||p2630.htm#i26298||||||||||||||||

Last Edited=10 May 2008
     Audrey Saunders was the daughter of William Saunders.1 She married Sir George Villiers, son of William Villiers and Coletta Clarke, before 1588. She died on 1 May 1588.
     From before 1588, her married name became Villiers.

Children of Audrey Saunders and Sir George Villiers

Citations

  1. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume II, page 229. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.

Sir William Villiers, 1st Bt.1

M, #105622
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Last Edited=10 May 2008
     Sir William Villiers, 1st Bt. was the son of Sir George Villiers and Audrey Saunders. He married, thirdly, Rebecca Roper, daughter of Robert Roper.1 He married, secondly, Anne Fiennes, daughter of Richard Fiennes, Lord Say and Sele.2
     Sir William Villiers, 1st Bt. was created 1st Baronet Villiers, of Brokesby, Leicestershire in 1619. He lived at Brokesby, Leicestershire, England.

Child of Sir William Villiers, 1st Bt. and Anne Fiennes

Child of Sir William Villiers, 1st Bt. and Rebecca Roper

Child of Sir William Villiers, 1st Bt.

Citations

  1. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume II, page 67. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  2. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume III, page 202. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.

Elizabeth Villiers1

F, #105623
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Last Edited=10 May 2008
     Elizabeth Villiers was the daughter of Sir George Villiers and Audrey Saunders.1,2 She married Sir John Boteler, 1st Baron Boteler of Brantfield, son of Sir Henry Boteler and Catherine Waller, before 1609.2
     From before 1609, her married name became Boteler.

Children of Elizabeth Villiers and Sir John Boteler, 1st Baron Boteler of Brantfield

Citations

  1. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume II, page 65. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
  2. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume II, page 229. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  3. [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume II, page 230.

Anne Villiers

F, #105624
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Last Edited=28 Jun 2008
     Anne Villiers was the daughter of Sir George Villiers and Audrey Saunders.

Mary Beaumont, Countess of Buckingham1

F, #105625, b. circa 1570, d. 19 April 1632
Mary Beaumont, Countess of Buckingham|b. c 1570\nd. 19 Apr 1632|p10563.htm#i105625|Anthony Beaumont||p2631.htm#i26305|Anne Armstrong||p3079.htm#i30784|William Beaumont|d. 1529|p3079.htm#i30788|Mary Basset|d. 2 Jul 1539|p3079.htm#i30789|Thomas Armstrong||p3079.htm#i30785||||

Last Edited=21 Sep 2007
     Mary Beaumont, Countess of Buckingham was born circa 1570. She was the daughter of Anthony Beaumont and Anne Armstrong.1 She married, firstly, Sir George Villiers, son of William Villiers and Coletta Clarke, before 1600.1 She married, secondly, Sir William Rayner on 19 June 1606 at Goadby, Leicestershire, England.2 She married, thirdly, Sir Thomas Compton, son of Sir Henry Compton, 1st Lord Compton and Frances Hastings, after October 1606.1 She died on 19 April 1632 at Gate House, Whitehall, London, England.2 She was buried on 21 April 1632 at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England.2 Her will (dated 12 April 1631 to 4 April 1632) was probated on 7 May 1632.2
     From before 1600, her married name became Villiers. Her married name became Rayner. From after October 1606, her married name became Compton.1 She was created 1st Countess of Buckingham [England] on 1 July 1618, for life.1

Children of Mary Beaumont, Countess of Buckingham and Sir George Villiers

Citations

  1. [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 228. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
  2. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume II, page 392. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  3. [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume I, page 132.
  4. [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 1084. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.

Sir John Villiers, 1st Viscount Purbeck

M, #105626, d. 1657
Sir John Villiers, 1st Viscount Purbeck|d. 1657|p10563.htm#i105626|Sir George Villiers|b. c 1550\nd. 4 Jan 1604/5|p10941.htm#i109410|Mary Beaumont, Countess of Buckingham|b. c 1570\nd. 19 Apr 1632|p10563.htm#i105625|William Villiers||p20966.htm#i209653|Coletta Clarke||p20966.htm#i209654|Anthony Beaumont||p2631.htm#i26305|Anne Armstrong||p3079.htm#i30784|

Last Edited=28 Jun 2008
     Sir John Villiers, 1st Viscount Purbeck is the son of Sir George Villiers and Mary Beaumont, Countess of Buckingham. He married Frances Coke, daughter of Sir Edward Coke.1 He died in 1657.
     Sir John Villiers, 1st Viscount Purbeck gained the title of 1st Viscount Purbeck.

Citations

  1. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume II, page 396. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.

Sir George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham1

M, #105627, b. 28 August 1592, d. 23 August 1628
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Last Edited=21 Mar 2007
     Sir George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham was born on 28 August 1592 at Brokesby, Leicestershire, England.1 He was the son of Sir George Villiers and Mary Beaumont, Countess of Buckingham.1 He married Catherine Manners, Baroness de Ros, daughter of Francis Manners, 6th Earl of Rutland and Frances Knyvett, on 16 May 1620.2 He died on 23 August 1628 at age 35 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, assassinated by Lieutenant John Felton.3 He was buried on 18 September 1628 at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England.3 He died intestate and his estate was administered on 25 February 1628/29.3 His will (dated 25 June 1627) was probated on 3 March 1634/35.3
     Sir George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham was educated at Billesden School, Leicestershire, England.1 He was educated at Paris, France.1 He held the office of Cupbearer in 1614.1 He held the office of Gentleman of the Bedchamber in 1615.1 He was invested as a Knight on 24 April 1615.1 He was Joint Commissioner for the office of Earl Marshal in 1616.1 He held the office of High Steward of Hampton Court in 1616.3 He was Keeper of Whaddon Park and Chase in 1616.1 He held the office of Chief Justice in Eyre, North of Trent between 1616 and 1619.1 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire between 1616 and 1628.1 He held the office of Master of the Horse from January 1615/16 to 1628.1 He was invested as a Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.) on 7 July 1616.1 He was created 1st Viscount Villiers [England] on 27 August 1616.1 He was created 1st Baron Whaddon of Whaddon, co. Bucks [England] on 27 August 1616.1 He held the office of Master of the King's Bench Office.1 He was created 1st Earl of Buckingham [England] on 5 January 1616/17.1 He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) on 4 February 1616/17.3 He held the office of High Steward of Westminster between 1618 and 1628.3 He was created 1st Marquess of Buckingham [England] on 1 January 1617/18.3 On 14 March 1618 he obtained a patent granting a reversion of his Earldom, Viscountancy and Barony, failing his heirs male of his body, to his brothers of the whole blood."1 He held the office of Chief Justice in Eyre, South of Trent between 1619 and 1628.3 He held the office of Lord High Admiral [England] from 28 January 1618/19 to 1628.3 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Kent in May 1620.3 He held the office of High Steward of the Honour of Grafton in 1622.3 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Middlesex between 1622 and 1628.3 He was created 1st Earl of Coventry [England] on 18 May 1623.3 He was created 1st Duke of Buckingham [England] on 18 May 1623.3 He held the office of Chief Commissioner of War.3 He held the office of High Steward of Windsor in 1625.3 He held the office of Gentleman of the Bedchamber on 1 March 1625.3 He held the office of Ambassador to France between May 1625 and June 1625.3 He held the office of Ambassador to The Hague from October 1625 to November 1625.3 He held the office of Chancellor of Cambridge University between 1626 and 1628.3 He held the office of Lord High Constable in February 1625/26.3 He held the office of Ambassador to France in November 1626.3

Children of Sir George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Catherine Manners, Baroness de Ros

Citations

  1. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume II, page 392. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  2. [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume II, page 394.
  3. [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume II, page 393.
  4. [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume II, page 395.

Christopher Villiers, 1st Earl of Anglesey1

M, #105628, d. 3 April 1630
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Last Edited=29 Apr 2008
     Christopher Villiers, 1st Earl of Anglesey was the son of Sir George Villiers and Mary Beaumont, Countess of Buckingham.2 He married Elizabeth Sheldon, daughter of Thomas Sheldon.2 He died on 3 April 1630 at Windsor, Berkshire, England.2 He was buried at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England.2 He died intestate and his estate was administered to to his widow on 6 May 1630.2
     Christopher Villiers, 1st Earl of Anglesey also went by the nick-name of Kit.2 He held the office of Gentleman of the Horse in 1616.2 He held the office of Gentleman of the Bedchamber in 1617.2 He held the office of Master of the Robes in 1617.2 He was created 1st Baron Daventree, co. Northampton [England] on 18 April 1623.2 He was created 1st Earl of Anglesey, in Wales [England] on 18 April 1623.2 He held the office of Chief Steward of the Honour of Hampton Court in 1628.2 He lived at Ashley Park, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England.2
     The Reverend J. Mead reported that "there was talk here that the Earl of Anglesey(Kit Villiers) was banished the Court ... The King saying, he would have no drunkards of his chamber."2

Children of Christopher Villiers, 1st Earl of Anglesey and Elizabeth Sheldon

Citations

  1. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 14. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  2. [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume I, page 132.

Charles Hamilton, Earl of Arran1

M, #105629, b. circa 1630, d. April 1640
Charles Hamilton, Earl of Arran|b. c 1630\nd. Apr 1640|p10563.htm#i105629|James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton|b. 19 Jun 1606\nd. 9 Mar 1648/49|p10941.htm#i109406|Lady Margaret Feilding|b. c 1613\nd. 10 May 1638|p10941.htm#i109407|Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton|b. 1589\nd. 2 Mar 1624/25|p10940.htm#i109391|Anne Cunningham|d. 16 Sep 1647|p10940.htm#i109400|Sir William Feilding, 1st Earl of Denbigh|b. c 1582\nd. 8 Apr 1643|p10941.htm#i109408|Susan Villiers||p10941.htm#i109409|

Last Edited=18 May 2005
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
     Charles Hamilton, Earl of Arran was born circa 1630.1 He was the son of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton and Lady Margaret Feilding.1 He died in April 1640.1 He was buried on 30 April 1640 at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England.2,1
     Charles Hamilton, Earl of Arran was styled as Earl of Arran between 1630 and 1640.1

Citations

  1. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume VI, page 262. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  2. [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 1283. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.

Rebecca Roper

F, #105630

Last Edited=26 Mar 2006
     Rebecca Roper married Sir George Villiers, son of William Villiers and Coletta Clarke, before 1605.
     From before 1605, her married name became Villiers.

Child of Rebecca Roper and Sir George Villiers