Historical antiquities, in two books the first treating in general of Great-Brettain and Ireland : the second containing particular remarks concerning Cheshire / faithfully collected out of authentick histories, old deeds, records, and evidences, by Sir Peter Leycester, Baronet ; whereunto is annexed a transcript of Doomsday-book, so far as it concerneth Cheshire, taken out of the original record.

Aston juxta Sutton.

THis Town of Aston gave Name to the Family of the Astons, who have been Seated here for a long time.

In the Record of Dooms-day Book we find, that Odard held this Town und••r William Fitz Nigell, Baron of Halton, sub Anno Christi 1086. where we find onely one Aston named: for Aston juxtà Sutton, and Aston-Grange, as now they be severed and distin∣guished, I conceive were then but one Town.

The same Odard held part of Dutton also from Hugh Lupus Earl of Chester, as appears by the same Record; which Odard was the undoubted Ancestor to the Duttons of Dut∣ton, as appears by several Deeds of great antiquity among the Evidences of Dutton of Dutton, which I have seen.

About the Reign of Henry the Second, I find one Gilbert de Aston certainly possessed of this Town of Aston juxta Sutton: In which Line and Family it hath continued ever since to this day, Sir Willoughby Aston of Aston Baronet being now Owner of the same, who hath built a sumptuous House here a little distance from the old one, Anno Christi 1668.

Whether that Gilbert de Aston be Descended from Odard, let the more curious make strict enquiry; I am sure I never yet saw any thing to prove it.

* 1.1In this Town is now onely one Charterer 1666. which small Freehold Richard Morris of Aston is now possessed of: It belonged to one Higginson, whose Daughter and Heir Married the said Rich. Morris, and was formerly bought by one J. Higginson, the Lessee of this Land, from Thomas Paver of Lostock, John Thomason of Harpesford, and Richard Taylor, joynt Tenants thereof, 25 Hen. 8. This I conceive was part of that Oxgange of Land, which Richard de Aston gave away to Raufe, Son of Richard de Kings∣ley, in the Reign of Henry the Third.

In this Aston lieth a certain parcel of Land, called Middleton-Grange, as the same stands Mized by it self in our common Mize-Book of Cheshire, and now belongeth to Sir Willoughby Aston Lord of this Town. I conceive it is the same with that called

Mid-Eston in Doomesday-Book, which then belonged to the Church of St. Werburge in Chester; and was held by William Fit-Nigell Baron of Halton, as Tenant to St. Wer∣burge: So called, as it were, Middle of Aston, when the Town was yet undivided, and lieth between Aston-Grange, and Aston juxtà Sutton; howbeit it is now wholly taken to lie in Aston juxtà Sutton. This Middle-Eston was confirmed to the Priory of Norton by John Lacy Earl of Lincoln and Baron of Halton, about the twentieth Year of Henry the Third, Anno Domini 1236. as I find the Deed transcribed in a long I archment Roll among the Evidences of Dutton of Dutton, at Dutton, wherein sundry other Deeds be∣longing to the Priory of Norton are also transcribed, by the name of Middel-Estonam cùm omnibus pertinentiis, quam habent ex Dono Dominae Matildae, quondàm Uxoris Domini Collini de Loches: And also the Earl quits the same from Wardship and Relief, for him and his Heirs, which was due for that Land.

This Middleton-Grange, called also sometimes Middle-Aston-Grange, was purchased from the King, after the Dissolution of Abbeys, by Thomas Aston of Aston Esquire, 37 Hen. 8. for the Sum of 270 l. 11 s. 5 d. paying the yearly Rent of 1 l. 1 s. 9 d. So I find in the Chartulary of Aston-Deeds, pag. 66. num. 537.

Here was anciently a Chappel called Middleton-Chappel, where the Prior and Con∣vent of Norton were bound to find a Priest, in former Ages, to say Mass on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Weekly, for ever: Which Chappel being out of Repair, and Service said there onely on Sundays for forty Years then last past, it was complained of by Richard Aston, Son of Sir Robert Aston, at a Visitation 3 Hen. 6. 1425. and an Order was made by Richard Stanley then Arch-Deacon of Chester, the twentieth of August, 3 Hen. 6. That whereas the Prior and Convent of Norton, long before the same was an Abbey, did Covenant with the Abbot of Vale-Royal, to find at their own proper Cost a fit Chaplain to Officiate here three days a week, as aforesaid; It was ordered, That the said Agreement should be kept and observed. But these Variances concerning Middleton-Chappel, between Robert Abbot of the Monastery of St. Mary of Norton, and Richard Aston of Aston Esquire, were composed by the mediation of Thomas Dutton Esquire, and Anne his Wife, Dame Isabel late Wife of Sir John Car∣rington, and Jenkin of Leycester: Dated the tenth of November, 32 Hen. 6. The same Chartulary, pag. 23. num. 501. & pag. 21. num. 503. & pag. 216. num. 504.

But after that Middleton-Chappel fell into decay, another Chappel was erected in later Ages, somewhat nearer to the Hall of Aston, called Aston-Chappel, situate within the Parish of Runcorne; and in lieu of finding a Priest to Officiate here by the Abbot of Norton, the King (after those Lands came into his Hands) gave five Pounds yearly Rent to the Maintenance of a Minister here at Aston-Chappel, issuing out of the Lands late belonging to Norton-Abby, by a Decree in the Court of Aug∣mentations at London, dated the 28 of January, 33 Hen. 8. Which Decree was Ex∣emplified and Confirmed in the 13 Year of Queen Elizabeth, inter les Chartes de Aston, Num. 505. Which Sum of Five Pounds is yearly paid at this day, 1671. by the Kings Auditor at his Office at Chester.

And this Aston-Chappel was lately made a Parochial-Chappel in our days by the Grant of John Bridgeman Bishop of Chester, dated the sixteenth of April, 11 Car. 1. 1635. by the procurement of Sir Thomas Aston of Aston Baronet; and so it is now become a Parochial Chappel for Burial, Baptism, and other Rites, for these adjacent Villages,—

	The Mize.
	li.	s.	d.
Sutton	00	08	00
Aston juxtà Sutton	00	10	00
Middleton-Grange in Aston aforesaid	00	06	00
Aston-Grange	00	08	00
	01	12	00

Now followeth the Pedegree of this Ancient Family of Aston of Aston juxtà Sut∣ton, with all care and fidelity taken by me from the Evidences of this Family, and inserted in the Sumptuous Genealogy now in possession of Sir Willoughby Aston of Aston Baronet, 1671. wherein some more Descents are put down than I conceive can be warranted by the Deeds, and exact Computation of Times; from which I must crave leave to vary in some of the more Ancient Descents.

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Per Che∣veron, Sa∣ble and Argent.

I. Gilbert de Aston was Lord of Aston juxtà Sutton, and lived in the time of Henry the Second, King Ri∣chard the First, and part of King John at least. This I take to be clear out of Ancient Deeds. And he had Issue Richard, Son and Heir. This Gilbert probably was the Son of Richard de Aston, who re∣leased all his Right to Robert Abbot of Chester, in Villâ de Aston, which Thomas Son of Ernald some∣time held, about the Reign of Henry the Second. This was Middleton-Grange, as I take it.

II. Richard de Aston, by the Name of Richard de Aston, Son of Gilbert de Aston, gave unto Hugh Dutton of Dutton sex Bovatas Terrae in Aston, in the beginning of the Reign of Henry the Third, about 1230. for then lived Geffrey Son of Adam de Dutton, who is one of the Witnesses, Lib. C. fol. 155. q. which Lands belong now to the Demain of Dutton, 1671. wherein the Chappel of Poosey (now in decay) was situate within the Parish of Runcorne, and had its Name from the situation, being seated between the Park-Pool and the River; thence called Poosey-Chappel: For Ee, or Ey, signifies a Brook in the old Saxon Language. And so much of the Park of Dutton, lying from Poosey-Chappel towards Aston, with the little Fields above lying up to Aston-Town-Field, I take to be the Lands here granted to Dutton.

The same Richard also, by the Name of Ricardus de Aston, Filius Gilberti de Aston gave unto the Priory of Norton a certain place called Hendley (or Endley) which is now belonging to the Demain of Norton, and known by the Name of Endley-Wood. Lib. B. pag. 200. num. 8.

He gave also to Randle, Son of Richard de Kingsley, one Oxgange of Land in Aston, which John Lacy Constable of Cheshire, and Baron of Halton, confirmed; and was af∣terwards given to Hugh de Camera, by the Daughters and Heirs of Richard de Kingsley; and Hugh de Camera gave the same to Adam le Turner of Frodsham, as appears by Sir Willoughby Aston's Deeds.

This Richard had a Wife called Joan, and had Issue Richard Son and Heir.

III. Richard Aston of Aston, Son and Heir of Richard, had Issue Richard, and Robert; which Robert had Issue Richard, to whom Sir Robert Dutton of Mere in Staffordshire gave a Parcel of Land in Radward, in the Fee of Mere and Aston in Staffordshire; to wit, that Land which the said Richard, Son of Robert, formerly held: The Original in the possession of Sir Willoughby Aston of Aston juxtà Sutton, in Cheshire, Baronet, 1671.

I find also one Simon de Aston, who married Agnes, one of the Daughters and Co∣heirs of Adam Hatton of Hatton, nigh Daresbery in Cheshire, living 1290. Lib. C. fol. 4. which may fall out for the time to be a younger Son of this Richard Aston; but I can∣not certainly affirm it.

This Richard Aston of Aston is said to marry Maude, Daughter of William, Son of Herberd de Walton; and had Issue, Richard Son and Heir, and Margery, married to Wil∣liam Son of Hugh de Frodsham.

IV. Richard Aston of Aston, Son and Heir of Richard Aston, gave to his Brother

Robert two Oxganges of Land in Aston; one whereof Domina Johanna quondàm tenuit, Mrs. Joane formerly held. This Deed was made tempore Edwardi Primi; and this Joane seems to be a Gentlewoman, probably the Wife of Richard Son of Gilbert de Aston aforesaid.

This Richard Aston married Rose, the fourth and youngest Daughter, and after Co∣heir of Roger Throssell of Maxfièld in Cheshire, in the Reign of King Edward the First; and had Issue Richard Aston Son and Heir, and Hugh Prior of Birkenhed-Abby in Wir∣ral-Hundred.

Rose was Widow, and living 18 Edw. 3. Placita apud Cestriam, 18 Edw. 3. in Vigiliâ Beatae Mariae.

V. Richard Aston of Aston, Son and Heir of Richard, married Anabilla Daughter of Eva de Rode, and Sister to William Rode of Rode in Cheshire, in the Reign of Edward the Second: The Chartulary of Aston-Deeds, pag. 2. and had Issue Robert Aston, living 7 Edw. 3. but then very young: Thomas, another Son, living also 7 Edw. 3. and Mar∣gery* 1.2 a Daughter, married to William Son of William Walensis de Halton, id est, Son of William the Welshman of Halton.

I find among Sir Willoughby Aston's Deeds, Num. 78. a Record under the Seals of 24. Persons, dated the fourth of July, Anno Domini 1354. 29 Edw. 3. which Persons are all named in the Deed of Record, and witnessing, That Sir Richard Aston of Aston Knight, Hugh and Richard Sons to the said Sir Richard, and also Sir Robert of Aston Knight, Father of Richard Aston now Lord of Aston, were possessed of a certain Cor∣rody in the Abby of Norton; so as each of them should have, and have had by them∣selves, for finding a Yeoman, a Page, three Horses, a Brace of Grey-hounds, and a Goshawke, according to their Estate, with their Chambers, and such Easment that belongeth to their Degree: Whereunto the Priors and Abbots of the said Monaste∣ry in all their time (considering the great Possessions given out of the Lordship of Aston to the said House) were consenting, granting, and yielding, as for their Right of old time granted and had.

VI. Sir Robert Aston of Aston Knight, Son and Heir of Richard Aston, married Felice Daughter of John Hawarden Citizen of Chester, about 1338. and had Issue Richard Aston Son and Heir, Hugh second Son, Lawrence, and James living 49 Edw. 3.

By the French Deed, Num. 57. it appears, That Richard Aston, Lord of Aston, did Covenant with John Hawarden Citizen of Chester, That Robert, Son of the said Richard, should take to Wife Felice, Daughter of the said John; and if Robert die be∣fore Marriage, then Thomas, another Son of the said Richard, should have her to Wife; with other Covenants, in case Robert should die before he attained unto fourteen Years of Age, or Matrimony had. Dated 7 Edw. 3. So that Robert was then very young.

This Sir Robert was dead before 29 Edw. 3. as appears by the Record aforesaid, dated 29 Edw. 3. and had Issue Richard Aston Lord of Aston, living 29 Edw. 3.

VII. Richard Aston of Aston, Son and Heir of Sir Robert, was Lord of Aston 29 Ed. 3. who died without Issue about 42 or 43 Edw. 3. or sooner.

And the Right Line now failing, the Estate came to Sir Richard Aston,* 1.3 Son of Robert Aston of Ringey in Aston, Son of Hugh Aston, Brother and Heir to Richard who died without Issue. It appears by the Testimony of Robin Hocan, 5 Hen. 5. 1417. then aged 70 Years, [Deed Num, 121.] That he knew Robin of Aston, Son and Heir of Hugh, to be married by Hugh his Father to Fillote Daughter of Black John Hawarden, at that time Steward of Hawarden; and that Robin and Fillote were Enfeoffed of a par∣cel of Land called Ringey, and had Issue Sir Richard Aston, and other Children; and afterwards Robin died in Spain in the life-time of Hugh his Father. This Hugh had to Wife Cicely, afterwards married to Hoknell; and Hugh married Richard his Grandson, Son of Robert Aston of Ringey, unto Jonet Daughter of John Hoknell of Hurley, and had Issue: but Jonet, and all her Children, and Fillote Mother of Richard, died all of

the Pestilence at Ringey; and after Sir Richard Aston married Ellen Daughter of Geffrey Dutton; and that Hocan knew Sir Richard Aston occupying the whole Mannor of Aston for forty Years and more, and Sir Robert his Son occupying it for seven Years and more.

* 1.4VIII. Sir Richard Aston of Aston Knight, (Son and Heir of Robert Aston of Ringey in Aston,* 1.5 Son of Hugh of Aston) married Jonet Daughter of John Hoknell of Huxley, and had divers Children by her, who died all of the Plague at Ringey, with their Mo∣ther also: Afterwards Sir Richard married Ellen Daughter and Heir of Geffrey Dutton, 9. Rich. 2. (which Geffrey was third Son of Sir Hugh Dutton of Dutton) by whom he had Lands in Listark and Halton. Ibidem, pag. 5. g. & pag. 8. a. 22 Rich. 2.

By Ellen he had Issue, Robert, Son and Heir; Henry, living 10 Hen. 5. Elianour married Richard Priestland of Priestland; Elizabeth married Thomas, Son of Thomas Boydell of Gaterich in Gropenhall, in Bucklow-Hundred, 17 Rich. 2. but had no Issue by him: After she married Robert Massy of Hale, 21 Rich. 2. And lastly she married Thomas Danyel of Over-Tabley, in the same Hundred of Bucklow; and she died 11 Hen. 4. 1410. Lib. C. fol. 283. g. & fol. 281. f.

This Sir Richard was Treasurer to Queen Philip, Wife of Edward the Third, of her Lands and Rents in Ambrage in Wales, 32 Edw. 3. and Steward of Hopesdale. He was a Soldier in Spain, 12 Rich. 2. and Steward of Halton, 10 Hen. 4.

Ellen, Wife of Sir Richard, after his death married John Rycroft.

IX. Sir Robert Aston of Aston Knight, Son and Heir of Sir Richard, married Isabel Daughter and Heir of John Beeston of _____ _____ and had Issue Richard Son and Heir, David Aston, living 23 Hen. 6. and Alice Wife of John Massy of Sale in this Hundred, 24 Hen. 6.

Sir Robert died 5 Hen 5. 1417. Afterwards Isabel his Widow married John Caring∣ton of Carington in this Hundred, 9 Hen. 5. He was afterwards Sir John Carington Knight. Isabel had the Wardship of Richard Aston her Son, pag. 7. c.

X. Sir Richard Aston of Aston Knight, Son and Heir of Sir Robert, married Maude Daughter and Heir of Peter Massy of Horton in Cheshire, by Margaret his Wife, Daugh∣ter and Heir of William de Horton, 9 Hen. 5. This Peter Massy was younger Son of Ri∣chard Massy of Rixton in Lancashire, Esq

Sir Richard had Issue by Maude, Thomas Aston, Son and Heir; John, second Son, living 7 Edw. 4. Geffrey Aston, third Son, living 19 Hen. 7. William, fourth Son, died without Issue 20 Hen. 7. Maude, married to John Done of Flax-yoards in Cheshire; Joan, Wife of Roger Dutton, afterwards Heir to all Dutton-Lands; which Joan, after the death of Roger, married Sir Richard Strangewaies: and Margery, another Daughter, married John Wood of Sutton, 2 Hen. 7.

Sir Richard died 8 Hen. 7. 1492.

XI. Thomas Aston of Aston Esquire, Son and Heir of Sir Richard, married Margaret, one of the Daughters of Sir Thomas Dutton of Dutton in this Hundred, 7 Edw. 4. 1467. She afterwards became a Co-heir to Dutton-Lands, and had Kekwick and Aston-Mon∣drem to her share.

This Thomas died in the Life-time of Sir Richard his Father, about 1484. Marga∣ret his Widow afterwards married Raufe Vernon of Haslington in Cheshire, Esq

XII. Richard Aston of Aston Esq Son and Heir of Thomas, married Dowse, Daugh∣ter of Piers Warburton of Arley in this Hundred, Esq 1 Rich. 3. 1484. and had Issue Thomas, Son and Heir; Richard, a Priest, 26 Hen. 8. Robert Aston of Grange in Staf∣fordshire; John Aston of Grange, fourth Son; Katharine, Wife of Richard Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire; Alice married Randle, Son and Heir of Randle Manwaringe of Karincham in Cheshire, Esq 23 Hen. 7. and Anne married to William Massy of Rixton in Lancashire, Esq 10 Hen. 8. This Richard Aston died 20 Hen. 8. 1529.

XIII. Thomas Aston of Aston Esquire, Son and Heir of Richard, married Bridget, one of the Daughters of John Harewell, and Sister and Co-heir to Thomas Harewell of Shotery in Warwickshire, 4 Hen. 8. 1512. and had Issue, John, Son and Heir; Richard; Peter, third Son, 38 Hen. 8. who had a Bastard called Thomas Aston, then living at London; William, fourth Son, married Anne Daughter of Thomas Ireland of the Hutt in Lancashire, Esquire, and had Issue; and Francis, fifth Son.

He had also a Bastard son called Roger, afterwards Sir Roger Aston, Gentleman of the Bedchamber to King James, who marred Mary Stewart Daughter to Alexander Lord Oghiltrey, being lineally descended from Duncan Earl of Lenox in Scotland; by whom he had Issue, Margaret, married to Sir Gilbert Houghton of Houghton-Tower in Lancashire, Baronet; Mary, married to Sir Samuel Peyton of Knowlton in Kent, Baronet; Elizabeth, Wife of Sir Robert Winkfield or Upton in Northamptonshire; and Anne, Wife of Sir Thomas Perient of Colchester in Essex: These were his four Daughters and Heirs. Afterwards Sir Roger Aston had to Wife Cordelia Sister to the Earl of Chesterfield, but had no Issue by her.

Thomas Aston of Aston was Sheriff of Cheshire 1551. 4 Edw. 6. and died 6 Edw. 6.

XIV. John Aston of Aston Esquire, Son and Heir of Thomas, married Margaret Daughter of Thomas Ireland of the Hutt in Lancashire, Esquire, 38 Hen. 8. 1546. and had Issue, Thomas, Son and Heir; John, a Lawyer, died without Issue; Edward, ano∣ther Son, died without Issue; Brigit, married Thomas Bunbury of Stanney in Cheshire, Esquire; Elizabeth, Wife of John Massy of Coughow, younger Brother to George Massy of Podington, Esquire, and afterwards Heir to his Brother; Margaret, Wife of Tho∣mas Egerton of Walgreve, after of Sir Edward Tirrel of Thornton in Buckinghamshire; Mary, died without Issue; Elianour married James Whitlok; Winifrid, Wife of Peter Derby near Leverpool in Lancashire; Ellen, Wife of George Manwaring of Ightfield in Shropshire, Gentleman, a younger Brother; Ursula, Wife of Geffrey Holcroft of Hurst in Lancashire; also Richard, a Bastard-son, who lived at Rock-Savage, and died at Hal∣ton 1616.

This John exchanged certain Lands in Whitley with Richard Starky of Stretton Esq for Lands in Aston, 1 Elizabethae: He died 5 Augusti, 15 Eliz. 1573.

Margaret his Widow married Hugh Beeston of Torperley in Cheshire, Esq 27 Eliz.

XV. Sir Thomas Aston of Aston, Son and Heir of John, was Knighted 1603. and married Elizabeth Daughter of Sir Arthur Manwaring of Ightfield in Shropshire, 11 Eliz. 1569. and had Issue, John, Son and Heir; Sir Arthur Aston of Fulham in Middlesex, second Son, who had Issue Richard Aston, and Sir Arthur Aston a Colonel in Germany, and Governor of Oxford for the King, 1644. but was barbarously killed after at Tre∣dagh in Ireland, having surrendred the Town to the Parliament-Rebels upon Condi∣tions, 1655. and had Issue: Sir Thomas Aston, third Son of this Sir Thomas, married Elizabeth Daughter of John Shugborough of Burdenbury in Warwickshire, Esquire, and had Issue: Frances, eldest Daughter of Sir Thomas Aston of Aston, married John Hock∣nell of Hocknell in Cheshire, after to Richard Davys of Croughton, and thirdly to Owen Longford of Burton in Denbighshire; Grace, second Daughter, died without Issue; Margaret, third Daughter, married Sir Thomas Ireland, who bought Beusy nigh Warring∣ton in Lancashire, and was Vice-Chamberlain of Chester; Elizabeth, another Daugh∣ter, married Richard Dod of Cloverley in Shropshire; Mary, Wife of Richard Brown of Upton nigh Chester, Gentleman; after to Jaques Arnodio, a Frenchman; Anne, another Daughter, married Richard Allen of Green-Hill in Nether-Whitley in Cheshire, Gentle∣man; Katharine, another Daughter, married Peter Legh of Ridge nigh Maxfield, Gen∣tleman.

Sir Thomas had a second Wife, called Mary, Daughter of William Unton of Draiton in Shropshire; but had no Issue by her.

This Sir Thomas was Sheriff of Cheshire, 1601. 43 Eliz. and died Anno Dom. 1613.

Mary his Widow afterwards Married Edward Paler of York Esquire.

Sir Thomas bought Lands in Aston from John Witter of Torperley, and Margaret his Wife, 20 Eliz. 1578.

XVI. John Aston of Aston Esquire, Son and Heir of Sir Thomas, was Sewer to Queen Anne, Wife of King James, and Married Maude, Daughter of Robert Nedham of Shenton in Shropshire Esquire, Anno Domini 1611. and had Issue Thomas, Son and Heir; John Aston, second Son, died unmarried 1648. Robert, third Son, died young: Maude Married Thomas Parsons of Cubbington in Warwickshire Esquire; after to John Shugborough, now of Upton in Wirrall 1666. a younger Son of the Shugboroughs in War∣wickstire. Anne, another Daughter, died young. Elizabeth, another Daughter, died unmarried 1628.

This John Aston of Aston died 13 Maii 16••5. 13 Jacobi.

XVII. Sir Thomas Aston of Aston Baronet, Son and Heir of John; Married Magda∣lene, Daughter of Sir John Poultney, and Sister and Coheir to John Poultney of Misterton in Leycestershire Esquire, 1627. by whom he had Issue Robert, who died young 1634. and Thomas, who died 1637. at the age of six years; and two Daughters, Jane and Elizabeth, who died Infants, as appears by the Monument in Aston Chappel.

Magdalene his first Wife dying* 1.6 1635. he afterwards Married Anne, Daughter and sole Heir of Sir Henry Willoughby of Risley in Derbyshire Baronet 1639. by whom he had Issue Sir Willoughby Aston now living 1666. who Married Mary, Daughter of John Offley, late of Madeley in Staffordshire Esquire, and also two Daughters, Magdalene and Mary, both living 1666.

This Sir Thomas was made Baronet in July, 4 Car. 1. 1628. and was Sheriff of Cheshire Anno Domini 1635. He died in the time of the late War between the King and his rebellious Parliament. He was Loyal to his Prince, and was unfortunately beaten by Sir VVilliam Brereton of Honford's Party of Rebels near to Nantwich, Janu∣ary 28. 1642. but Sir Thomas escaped and got away; after he was taken at another Skirmish in Staffordshire, and brought Prisoner to Stafford; where endeavoring to make an Escape, a Soldier espying him, gave him a Blow on the Head, with which, and his other Wounds, he fell into a Feaver, whereon he died at Stafford not long after, to wit, 24 Martii 1645. and was buried at his own Chappel of Aston in Cheshire: which Chappel he procured to be Consecrated by John Bridgeman Bishop of Chester, Anno Domini 1637. with liberty of Baptism and Burial, and repaired the Chancel thereof very handsomly, though much defaced afterwards in the late War.

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  Or Marga∣ret.
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  If Fillote and Felice be here meant of the same Woman, and Daughter of the same John Hawar∣den, then is here some contradiction in the Evi∣dences, and the two Ro∣bert Astons confounded.
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  From this Sir Richard downwards the Pedegree is very clear.
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  2 die Junii.