Richard Norton (abt. 1596 - 1653)

Born about 1596 in Sharpenhoe, Bedfordshire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Ellen (Rowley) Norton — married 1 Jun 1615 in England

Husband of Lettice Norton — married 7 Feb 1634 in London, England

Descendants

Died 24 Jan 1653 at about age 57 in Sharpenhoe, Bedfordshire, England

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Biography

Birthand Christening

Richard was born in about 1596 in Sharpenhoe, Bedfordshire. He was the son of William Norton and Dionisia (Cholmeley) Norton.

Marriages

1. He married Lettice Cheyne, widow, daughter of Luke Norton c 1634 -, Lettice, widow of Robert Cheyne of Bramhanger [Bramingham?], Luton married Richard Norton, widower on 7 Feb 1633/4

(i) Richard Norton, citizen and fishmonger of London; (ii) Lettice Cheyne, widow of Robert Cheyne of Bramhanger [Bramingham?], Luton; Gravely Norton of Stotfold, esquire; Thomas Rotherham of Offley [Hertfordshire], esquire; Richard Challenor, citizen and fishmonger of London

Marriage intended between (i) and Lettice Cheyne, both with children from previous marriages

To use of (i) and Lettice for their lives, remainder to right heirs of (i) (a) messuage in Streatley in occupation of Henry Williams and close adjoining (i) covenanted not to meddle with the manor, lordships or farms of Bramhanger or Woodcroft other than with the possession of the capital messuage with the grounds called The Warren (100 acres) during the minority of Lettice's eldest son Thomas. Covenants not to interfere with each other's estates Date 5 Feb 1633 [1634].

Death and Burial

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• This person was created on 24 May 2011 through the import of Conley - Dye,_2010-11-16.ged

Research Notes

• I have removed his parents because the birth date is inconsistent
• Chadwick-1021 21:07, 24 August 2018 (UTC)