Agnes Hancock (abt. 1500 - abt. 1558)

Descendants

Died about Dec 1558 at about age 58 in Piddleton [uncertain]

Biography

The Will left by John included provision for his widow, Agnes, and also included as beneficiaries his son Robert (whose name appeared jointly with his father in deeds of Muston) another Robert, perhaps a grandson or nephew, and a Roger.

The four sons of John and Agnes named in those two lists are identified in St. Mary's registers as -

Richard who married Alice Hames on 20th January 1541;
Robert who married Alice Prowte on 20th July 1542;
Thomas who married Edith Skottes on 11th November 1542; and
William whose daughter was baptised Johane 6th March 1547.

In an age when Royal authority was absolute, so that closeness to the crown meant real influence, a surprising number of family members achieved positions that took them into the Royal circle:
Richard Bartelot, President of the Royal College of Physicians, was personal physician to the King
Thomas Bartelot was the King's Printer
John Bartelot was Royal Confectionaire
Richard Bartelot was Secretary to Thomas Cromwell, Lord Privy Seal and Chief Minister.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ The Time of Tudor