Continuation of the EARLS.
Edward, son to the Duke of Somerset of the same name, being dispossest of all by the attainder of his father; was restor'd, the first of Q. Elizabeth, by Letters Patent bearing date the 13th of January, to the titles of Lord Beauchamp, and Earl of Hert∣ford. Edward the son dy'd in the life-time of his father, and so did his eldest son of the same name. Whereupon he was succeeded by William his grand∣child, who by K. Ch. 1. for his eminent services, was advanc'd to the title of Marquess of Hertford, as af∣terwards, upon the restoration of K. Charles 2. to that of Duke of Somerset. Since which time the same persons have successively had both titles, which are at present enjoy'd by Charles of that name.