Gyles Browne Esq (abt. 1585)

Born about 1585 in Essex, England [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Harris) Browne — married about 1611 in Essex, England [uncertain]

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Biography

Giles Browne Esq. of Flambards/Flamberts, Cold Norton, Essex

Giles Browne was the son and heir of Sir John Browne of Flamberts, Essex, and Catherine, daughter of Sir Henry Buttler of Hertfordshire.^[1][2][3]

His year of birth is unknown and is estimated as 1585.

In the Visitation of London 1633-1635, he was recorded as Giles Browne son and heir of Sir John Browne of Flamberds, Essex and Katherine daughter of Sir Henry Buttler of Hatfield Woodall, Hertfordshire. One pedigree was recorded by Giles' brother Thomas Browne, and a second by his brothers Humphrey and Henry.^[2]

The manor house of Flambards was "above a mile and half north-west from the church" [of Cold Norton].^[4]

Marriage

Giles Browne married Mary, daughter of Sir William Harris alias Herris, Kt, of Crixce [Creeksea], Essex.^[1][3][5][6]

In the Harris Pedigree in the Visitation of Essex in 1612^[5] he was recorded as Gyles Browne Esq. of Flamberts, Essex, the husband of Mary Harris, 2nd daughter of Sir William Harris and Alice Smith of Crixse, Essex.

"Giles married Mary, daughter of Sir William Harris of Cricksea, Kt and had by her Arthur Browne esq. who married Anne, daughter of John Aylmer".^[6]

The Marriage Settlement for Giles Browne esq. and Mary Herris indicates that they were married around 1611.^[7]

The Marriage Settlement dated 01 Jun 1611 was between:

(1) Sir John Browne, of Cold Norton, Knight and Lady Cicil his Wife.

(2) Sir Will Herris, of Cricksea, Knight and his s.&h. Sir Arthur Herris, Kt.

(3) Giles Browne, esq, s.& h. of Sir John Browne and Mary Herris, d. of Sir Will. Herris.

It concerned 'Barne Marsh' in conewdon and Cricksea and 'Flambards' in Stow Maries, Cold Norton, Woodham Ferrers, and Purleigh.

Children

Children of Giles and Mary Browne:^[8]

• John Browne (son of Gyles Browne Esquier, was buried on 08 Jul 1614 at Cold Norton, Essex)
• Cecily Browne (baptised on 03 Jun 1613 at Cold Norton, Essex, daughter of Mr Giles Browne Esquier and Marye his wife; 'Cecill' Browne was buried on 09 Aug 1613 at Cold Norton, Essex)
• William Browne^[1][9] (baptised on 04 Jul 1614 at Cold Norton, Essex, son of Gyles Browne Esquier and Marye his wife)
• Gyles Browne (baptised on 27 Aug 1615 at Cold Norton, Essex, son of Gyles Browne Esquier and Marye his wife)
• Benjamin Browne ('Beniamin' Browne, son of Mr Gyles Browne Esqr and Mary his wife, was buried on 02 Nov 1629 at Cold Norton, Essex)
• Humphry Browne ('Umphry' Browne, son of Mr Gyles Browne Esqr was buried on 26 Dec 1630 at Cold Norton, Essex)
• Catharine Browne (baptised on 27 Aug 1629 at Cold Norton, Essex, daughter of Mr Gyles Browne and Mary his wife; Catharine Browne, daughter of Mr Gyles Browne Esqr and Mary his wife, was buried on 02 Nov 1629 at Cold Norton, Essex)
• Arthur Browne^[3][6] (baptised on 15 Feb 1630/1631 at Cold Norton, Essex, son of Mr Gyles Browne Esqr and Mary his wife)

The Brown Pedigree in the Visitation of Essex in 1664-1668^[3] was recorded by his son Arthur Brown. Arthur was living in 1664 and was of Flamberts. Arthur had married Anne, daughter of John Aylmer of Mowden Hall, Essex. Their children were Gyles, son and heir, age 9 in 1664, and Arthur.

Career

Giles Browne was the Executor of the will of his brother in law Thomas Herris, the will made on 10 Mar 1616/1617 and proved 08 Jul 1617. The will also noted two sisters of Giles namely Mary Browne and Frances Browne.^[10][11]

He inherited Flambards on the death of his father on 18 May 1619.^[6]

In 1622 he was noted in the will of Sir Thomas Herris of Maldon, Essex.^[12]

1623: Conveyance of lands at Stow Maries, Essex, from Giles Browne of 'Flamberds' [Flambard] in Cold Norton, esquire (son and heir of Sir John Browne of Flamberds, knight), and wife Mary, to Arthur Herris of Creeksea, knight.^[13]

Also in 1623, it is presumed he was the Giles Brown Esq who refused to depart from Malden to his country house for Christmas as all noblemen and gentlemen were required to do by proclamation for the sake of hospitality.^[14]

Giles Browne was appointed Executor of the will of his brother in law William Herris, the will made on 28 Mar 1622 and proved on 11 May 1622.^[15][16]

He was also noted in the will of his brother in law Sir Arthur Harris, Kt, of Woodham Mortimer, Essex, the will made on 04 Nov 1631 and proved on 18 Jan 1631/1632.^[17]

In 1632 Giles Browne esq. of Flamberts, Essex, was recorded as the father of William Brown, the latter being a new apprentice to Humfrey Browne of the Mercers' Company.^[9]

Giles Browne was an Overseer of the will of his brother Thomas Browne, Merchant of London, the will made on 31 Mar 1636 and proved on 07 May 1636.^[18] In addition to Giles, the Testator also noted three other brothers; Humfrey Browne of London Mercer (presumably the Humphrey who in 1632 became Master to William Browne, son of Gyles), Henry Browne of London Grocer, and Edwin Browne of London Merchant.

Death

The date and place of his death are unknown.

A will for Giles Browne has yet to be identified.

Arms

Arms:^[1]

Azure, a chevron between three escallops or, a bordure engrailed [Browne], impaling Harris.

Crest: A vulture proper, membered gules, collared or. [Browne.]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} The Visitations of Essex 1552-1636. Publications of the Harleian Society. Vol XIII. Edited by Walter C Metcalfe 1878. Volume I. Browne Pedigree pp 164-165 Internet Archive.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Visitation of London 1633, 1634 and 1635. Publications of the Harleian Society. Edited by J J Howard and J L Chester, 1880. Vol I. Browne Pedigrees p 111 and p 114 Internet Archive.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} A Visitation of the County of Essex 1664-1668. J J Howard (Ed.). 1888. Brown Pedigree p 20 Internet Archive.
4. ↑ Excursions in the County of Essex. Vol I, 1818, p 120 Google Books.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} The Visitations of Essex 1552-1636. Publications of the Harleian Society. Vol XIII. Edited by Walter C Metcalfe 1878. Volume I, p 213 Internet Archive.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3} The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex. By Rev. Philip Morant. Originally printed London 1763-1768. Republished 1978. Vol I, Pt II, pp 349-350.
7. ↑ Marriage Settlement of Giles Browne esq. and Mary Herris. 01 Jun 1611. Ref: D/DHt T55/2. Essex Archives.
8. ↑ Cold Norton, Essex. Parish Register. Essex Record Office.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} Records of London's Livery Companies Online. Apprentices and Freemen 1400-1900. William Browne 1632. Mercers' Company.
10. ↑ Will of Thomas Harris. 1617. Essex Archdeaconry Wills DABW20/299. Essex Archives.
11. ↑ Transcript of the Will of Thomas Harris, 1617 Link.
12. ↑ Will of Sir Thomas Herris of Maldon, Essex. 06 Mar 1622. PROB 11/139/250. The National Archives, Kew.
13. ↑ Giles Browne of 'Flamberds' [Flambard] in Cold Norton, esquire (son and heir of Sir John Browne of Flamberds, knight), and wife Mary, to Arthur Herris of Creeksea, knight. 18 Apr 1623. D/DC 27/741. Essex Archives Catalogue.
14. ↑ Attorney General v Browne. Plaintiffs: Sir Thomas Coventry, Attorney General, Pro Rege. Defendants: Giles Browne esq. Subject: Refusal to depart from Malden to his country house for Christmas as all noblemen and gentlemen are required to do by proclamation for the sake of hospitality. Essex. Nov 1623. Reference: STAC 8/32/2. The National Archives, Kew.
15. ↑ Will of William Herris, Gentleman. 11 May 1622. PROB 11/139/388. The National Archives, Kew.
16. ↑ Transcript of the Will of William Herris, 1622 Link.
17. ↑ Will of Sir Arthur Herrys of Woodham Mortimer, Essex. 18 Jan 1632. PROB 11/161/40. The National Archives, Kew.
18. ↑ Will of Thomas Browne, Merchant of London. 07 May 1636. PROB 11/171/33. The National Archives, Kew.

Possible record for Giles - but it may concern another Giles Browne, possibly his son:

• Charterhouse, Hospital v Earl of Sussex. Plaintiffs: Governor of the hospital of King James in Charterhouse. Defendants: Edward Radcliffe Earl of Sussex, Robert Rich Earl of Warwick, Anne Herris widow, Sir Cranmer Herris kt, Giles Browne, Robert Clement and others. 1663. Middlesex. Ref: C 6/160/45. The National Archives, Kew.

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