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St Peter's Church, Tawstock is in Tawstock, Devon.
St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
On or before 16 Sep 1547, the date she was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map], Eleanor Manners Countess Bath (age 44) died.
On 03 Apr 1586 Frances Kitson died. She was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
On 04 Apr 1586 Frances Kitson was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
Scire ne vis lector quænam suit ista sepulta hic, Ex patre aurato milite quata suit Uxor erat domii Fitzwaren et auia tandem Bathoniæ comitis inclita mater erat. Quæ suit (o lector) quo coniuge quoq parente. Quen sobolem peperit sunt tibi dicta satis. Qualis erat tibi linor et indignatio dicant. Quæ mala si vellent dicere nulla queunt. Prosuit hæc multis nulli nocuisse notatur. Hanc terris demptan dives inopsq dolent. Non ego te longo cupio sermone morari. Plena decore suit plenaq honore suit. Terrea Franciscæ tibi mors, en debita pars est. Fama manet mundo mens animusq deo. Here lieth buried Francis lady Fitzwaren ye daughter of Sr Thomas Kitson Knight & wief to John lord Fitzwaren the sone & heire apparant of John Erle of Bath By whom she had Issue Thomas, John, Margaret & Willm (age 28) now Erle of Bath she patintly departed the mortality of this lyf in ye trew faith on Ester day Ao 1586. Elizabeth Regine XXVIII
Wilte thou o reader know what wighte she was thats buried here even of a famous worthie Knighte the childe and dawghter deare she wife unto fitzwarren Lorde at lengthe and grandam was and Mother to the Earle of Bathe erre she from life did passe O reader what she was whose wife whose childe & whom she bore my former words doe unto she sufficientlie declare. Let spite & malice speake the truthe what was this worthy wife Whoe if they would some will say yet cannot for their life She many noted was to helpe and to doe hurte to none Whom taken from the earth her death bothe riche & poor doe mone To hold thee here wth speaches longe is not ye thinge I crave of honor vertue and renowne none could more plenty have O Death this Frauncis earthlie parte is to they lotte befell In worlde her fame remayne her mind & soule wth God do dwell
Before 01 Mar 1590, the date of his baptism at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map], Edward Bourchier 4th Earl Bath was born to William Bourchier 3rd Earl Bath (age 32) and Elizabeth Russell Countess Bath at Somerset.
09 Jun 1597. On 09 Jun 1597 John Wrey of North Russell was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
On 16 Dec 1595 Blanch Killigrew (age 60) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
Gothic altar tomb monument with three-tiered altarpiece or reredos behind, the lowest tier of which resembles a triptych. It was moved from St Ive Church in Cornwall in 1924 by Philip Bourchier Sherard Wrey 12th Baronet.
The large slate slab on top of the chest tomb is inscribed within a ledger line: Ye body of John Wrey Esquier who was buried ye 9th of June Ano Domini 1597 Heere lieth the body of Blannch Wrey who was buried ye 16 of December 1595
On the left panel of the triptych is inscribed the following verse:
Loe here he lieth though dead yet living still,
His famous name resounding echo saye,
Whereby report of hym the ayre doth fyll
The lastinge fame & name of rightful Wreye,
Good to ye poore bribes never woulde he take,
Voyde of oppression all kind of waye,
He faithful frynds of enemyes did make,
Of quarels greate ceast lawe ech daye by daye.
Death doe they worst this Wreye yet lives & shall,
Thy darte his deeds cannot extyrpe or quayle.
Thousands are they which thou hast causde to fall,
And yet on hym no waye thou canst prevayle.
What resteth then but cease to mourne & moane
For hym whose vertues shine like to the sonne.
Though here he lieth his Sowle to Heave is gone,
Where Angells see hym though his threads be spoone [spun].
John Wrey of North Russell: he was born to Walter Wrey of North Russell and Bridget Shilstone. In 1585 he was appointed High Sheriff of Cornwall. In or before 1595 John Wrey of North Russell and Blanch Killigrew were married. She was heiress to the lordship of the manor of Trebeigh, Cornwall. They had six sons and two daughters. In 1597 John Wrey of North Russell died.
Blanch Killigrew: In 1535 she was born to Henry Killigrew of Woolstone St Ive Cornwall. On 14 Dec 1596 she died.
Atropos-: Atropos- is one of the Three Fates. She cuts the thread of human life.
On 13 May 1600 Anne Spring (deceased) was at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. On 21 Apr 1614 Thomas Hinson (deceased) was buried with his wife Anne Spring (deceased).
Here lyeth ye bodies of Thomas Hinson Esquire and Anne his wife: this Thomas was borne at Fordham in Cambridgeshire, and was Master of Artes & sometime fellowe of Caius Colledge in Cambridge and tutor there to the right honourable William Earle of Bathe under whome he bore afterwardes divers offices and was untill his death Surveyor & Receaver Generall of all his lands and revenewes & Likewise in Comission of the peace in the Countie of Devon: and dyed the XVIIIth of Aprill 1614.
Anne was the eldest daughter of Sr Willm Springe Knight and Cosyne German to the Earle of Bathe now livinge she had issue by the said Thomas Hinson five sonnes and nyne daughters whereof are surviving VI viz Willm Thomas Margaret Ellinor Elizabeth and Rebekah the said Anne died in the true faith of Christ the seventh of May Ano Doni 1600 .
Anne Spring: Around 1553 she was born to William Spring and Anne Elizabeth Kitson.. Before 07 May 1600 Thomas Hinson and she were married. On 07 May 1600 Anne Spring died.
Thomas Hinson: Around 1551 he was born. Around 1573 Thomas Hinson was tutor to William Bourchier 3rd Earl Bath at Caius College, Cambridge University. On 18 Apr 1614 he died.
On 25 Mar 1605 Elizabeth Russell Countess Bath was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. After 12 Jul 1623 William Bourchier 3rd Earl Bath (age 65) was buried with his wife.
The monument subject to restoration and repainting around 1980.
Monument, possibly by Nicholas Johnson, with Latin inscriptions: Æ.S. Lege viator quæ Magnatum saxa rarissime, loquuntur vir probus et mobilis utero hic situs est Guiliemus Bourgchier Comes Bathone nsis æternitatem apud motales meritus Suauissimo connubio connnxit nobii tatem et virtutem utranq dignitatum in omnibus constanter retinvit et ornavit vixit in hac ipsa Devonia cvi datus est praefectus et puincian triginta pius minus annis integerppime administravit Deum tam privatis quam publicis officus religiosissime colvit magnificum exemplum beneficentiæ, et hosptalitatis pavprervmq et oppressorum acerrimus patronus diniq cum inoffensae foelicitatis cursum ad sinium vsq propuxisset decessit e vivis incens et aeternum Devoniae suæ desiderium 12 July anno salvitus 1623 ætatis vero suæ 65. Uxorem duxit lectissimam toeminan sociam ... sepulchri dnam Elizabetham Francisci Comitis Bedfordensis Filiam ex qua genuit Johem Robertum et Edwardum Filios et Franciscam Filiam E quibus Edwardum modo Comitem Bathoniensem solum reliquit supersitem ipsoum clarissimæ familiæ suis quoq virtutibus et foelicissimo conivgio futurum ornamentum. Hoc fac et vives.
"Reader, read what the rare stones of the great ones seldom speak, here lies buried William Bourchier, Earl of Bath, deserving of eternity among mortals. He united nobility and virtue by a most delightful marriage, consistently maintaining and adorning both dignities in all things. He lived in this very Devonshire, over which he presided as prefect and justice of the peace for thirty years with the utmost integrity. He devoutly worshipped God in both private and public duties, magnificently exemplifying benevolence, hospitality, and being the most ardent protector of the oppressed. When he had set forth the course of his harmless happiness to the bosom of eternity, he departed from the living, leaving behind an incense and eternal longing for his Devonshire. On July 12th, in the year of salvation 1623, at the age of 65. He married the most distinguished lady, Elizabeth, daughter of Francis, Earl of Bedford, by whom he begot John, Robert, and Edward, sons, and Frances, a daughter. Of these, he left surviving only Edward, now Earl of Bath, a future ornament to his most illustrious family by his own virtues and most happy marriage. Do this, and you will live."
BATHONÆ COMTIÆ DEVON PRAEFECTO MEMORIÆ ERGO Ana: Crono: Epi: Mors mihi Ivcrvm ... In grama tum ... Bon Temps viendra Morior ... Orior ... Ad sepul crum ... Finis ... Coronat Ana: Gulielmus Bourchier Luge (si ob Iucrum Heri) Quid sibi vult Tumulus. Quaeve hoec Insignia Iuctus Eft COMES in Svperos ecce LOCUMQ TENES Quare fles, Devonia vel, Bathonia, qvare eXIIt: en bon teMps nVnCo VIenDra patet (Crono) IVLIVS, hoc, mensis fuit AUGUSTISSIMUS, anno Atq SECUNDA (decem junge) SECUNDA dies Non amor, invidia est, DOLOR, euge, lege, (ALME VIATOR) Et difce exemplo VIVERE, disce mori. Sic cecinit, non elevit.
To the memory of William Bourchier, Earl of Bath, Prefect of Devon: Ana: Chrono: Epitaph: Death is my Law ... Then in the grave ... Good Times will come. I die ... I rise ... To the tomb ... The End ... Ana crowns: William Bourchier Mourn (if for the joy of yesterday) What does the Tumulus mean? What does this Emblem of Grief signify? BEHOLD, the Earl holds a place among the heavens. Why do you weep, Devon or Bath, why do you mourn: behold, good times are coming, soon they will come (Chronos) JULY, this, was the most AUGUST month, in the year and the second day (join ten) The second day. Not love, but envy is SORROW, hail, read (kind traveler) And learn to live by example, learn to die. Thus he sang, not did he elevate.
The Plantagenet Arms indicate his being a 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England through his paternal grandfather John Bourchier 2nd Earl Bath and his paternal grandmother Eleanor Manners Countess Bath.
On 20 Aug 1632 Dorothy St John Countess Bath died. She was buried on 21 Aug 1632 at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. There are letters from her husband Edward Bourchier 4th Earl Bath (age 42) and from the Earl of Bedford, both dat. 26 May 1633, referring to "the fresh sense he hath of the loss of so noble a wife," and to his unwillingness on that account to marry "Mistress Dorothy Seymour," as suggested by the King.
After 31 Dec 1633. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to William Skippon (deceased).
William Skippon: Around 1568 he was born to Bartholomew Skippon at Weasenham, Norfolk. Before 31 Dec 1633 he was appointed Secretary to William Bourchier 3rd Earl Bath. On 31 Dec 1633 he died.
On 02 Mar 1637 Edward Bourchier 4th Earl Bath (age 47) died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. His first cousin once removed Henry Bourchier 5th Earl Bath (age 50) succeeded 5th Earl Bath. Baron Daubeney and Baron Fitzwarin abeyant between his three daughters Elizabeth Bourchier Countess Denbigh (age 11), Dorothy Bourchier (age 10) and Anne Bourchier Countess Middlesex (age 6) and their coheirs.
After Sep 1639 Maria St John was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. The inscription, barely legible, reads ... Maria ST:John filia clarissimi viri Ant:St:John (age 54) eqvitis avrati ex n .... issima familia .... de St:John de Bletso orivnda. Nupta fu ....Christophero Hockin de Torrinton generoso .... obiit prid cal: Sepr: MDCXXXI. roperavit deus educere. Hoc testimonium coniux moestissimus .... poni curavit.
Maria St John: she was born to Anthony St John. Before Sep 1631 Christopher Hockin of Great Torrington and she were married. In Sep 1631 Maria St John died.
In 1648 William Paget was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Possibly his grave?
William Paget: In 1648 he died.
After 30 Jan 1652. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to Sara Voysin, wife of Richard Pollard. She a member of the Earl of Westmorland's household who followed the newlywed Lady Rachel Fane (age 39) to the Earl of Bath's household.
M: S: Here under Lieth the Remains of Sara the Wife of Richard Pollard Gent: Educated in the French and English Courts, And thought Worthy to attend on the Right Hon: the Countisse of Westmoreland, And by her, Recommended to wait on her most dear Daughter Lady Rachel Countisse of Bathe.
This Sara Was Daughter to Monsr: Voysin, a Syndique of Gineva, Who most Honorably lost his Life in defence of that free City, Her Grandfather was the learned Henricus Stephanus, And Isaac Causabon was her Uncle. She died 30th: Jan: MDCLII.
On 17 Aug 1654 Henry Bourchier 5th Earl Bath (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Inscriptions HIC SITUS EST DOM: HENRICUS BOURGCHIER COMES BATHONIENSIS: Qui longa Propagine, et numeroso Stemmate, a uetustissimus iuxta ac nobilissimis Familijs, de BOURGCHIER et FITZWARREN, effluxit Et Iure haeredit ario ac Titulo Cognationis ascita sibi Insignia de WOODSTOCK, BOHUN, SAY, MANDEVILLE, BRUSE, BADLESMER, CLARE, MONTCHENSEY, CORNEHILL, WINDSOR, PEVERELL, CLIFFORD, GIFFORD, MARTIN, MOHUN, TRACY, COGAN, DINHAM, COURTNEY, RIVERS, STOURTON, HANGFORD reliquareum celebris Notae Familiarum, Arma Natalitia, cum proprijs Insignibus, intertexta ac circumfusa, Scuto suo Gentilitio complectitur, et Posteris Marmore hoc insculpta exhibet. Satis est, Lector; habes iam tandem compendiosam suorum Natatium Seriem, ubi Generis Splendorem, et Prosapiae Suae Sublimitatem spectes. Si vero Virtutes, et Animi Supeflectilem lustraueris, Nomem Suum Ære perennius, Marmore diuturnius aut quouis Eulogio uel Epitaphio conspectius tandem aliquando consulas.
Æternitati Sacrum Siste Viator Sub hoc Tumulo hue Sistro Marmoreo Deposuit Exuuias Carnis Henricus Comes Bathoniensis Paefentis faeculi liuor, et venturae Posteritatis luctus: Vir venerandi Natalibus quam apprime insignis Et prolixa nobilissimi stemmatis Prosapia mon minus Conspicuus Videas qua supellectile Fortunae suit stipatus; Ne minus virtutum Peculio grandis Animus exuberauit Varia solidioris literaturae limatura suit excultus, Et taman blando Comtae Elegantiae lenocinio facilis et effisus Egenis sua Inopia vacissantibus suit subsidium et Columen Academicis ingruente huium Temporis Barbarie pene fractis, Fulcrus et Statumen, Amicis suit diffusae urbanitatis, Inimicis uero Benignae, Compensationis Specimen; In omnes alios pronus et demissus, solum in Seipsum grauis; Erga Regem erat infractae licet Calamitossae Fidelitatis Symbolum, Ac denuo erga peum intemeratae Pietatis assiduus Assecta. sed eheu dum tantos Virtutum Iconismos umbratili stylo Calamistramus, Plorantibus passim pijs et stipantibus Angelis A Terrestri hoc Puluere, in caeleste Fastigium euectus est. In cuius Memoriam (ne situ et Ærugine Tabeiceret) Hoc Monumentus Affectus sui Tesseram, RACHEL (age 41), Comitissa Lugens possuit who was Da: to Francis Ea: of Westmerland sone & heire of Tho: Fane KT by Mary his wife Da: & heire of Hen: Nevill LD Abergaveney. Her Mother was Mary Da: & heire to Anthony Mildmay KT by Grace Da: & Choheire of Hen: Sherington KT Octo: 1659
After 17 Aug 1656 Edward Wyot was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
On 04 Feb 1661 Edward Lovett (age 33) and Joane Hearle (age 20) were married at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
After 11 Mar 1668. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to George Fane (deceased)
George Fane:
On 08 Mar 1668 he was born to Henry Fane and Elizabeth Southcott.
On 11 Mar 1668 George Fane died at three days old.
On 20 Jan 1681 Rachael Fane Countess Bath and Middlesex was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Inscription Rachel Comitissa Henrico digna, vix altera e sexu vel animo, vel virtute aequipollens Rebus demisticis civilibus sacris, ingenio pluaquam virili, at materno (quo suo tempore vix maius dabatur in terris) Ecclesiae Anglicanae Filia humilis, et devota, et iniquis temporibus eiectorum Patrum mater et hie pene unica fautrix Unicum Lugendum quod in se perjisset nobile Bourchieri nomen, ni sat illa habuit virtutum vel illu immortale reddere Er liset improlis plus mille liberorum Parens, quos liberalissime educavit, doravit, sacravit, et nobilitavir Adhuc vivit et nunquam moritura dum his Regionibus supersunt grata pectora.
On 18 Aug 1696 Bourchier Wrey 4th Baronet (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Inscription: Juxta hoc Marmor depositæ sunt Reliquiæ Bourchieri Wrey Baronetti Honorabilis ordinis Balnei Mitiris Egregys animi dotibus Fortitudine præfertim et amicitia Insignis Ecclesiae pietate, Regi Fidelitate Conspicui filius erat naru Maximus Chichesteri Wrey de Trebeigh, in agro Cornubienfi Baronetti, E Conjuge Comitissa Middlesex (age 65) Filia Edvardi Comitis Bathon de antigua et perillustri Bourchierum strirpe nuper extincta Obijt 28vo die July Anno Domu 1696 Ætatis 44to Spe Beatae Resurrectionis.
On 13 Aug 1705 Florence Rolle (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Inscription: IN memory of The Lady Rolle, wife of Sr John Rolle (age 79) knight of ye Bath, ye purity of whose mind wch appeared in all ye dutys of a virtuous life, made her ye best of wives, mothers, & friends her love was like her Piety, constant & unfeigned to her last moment. she dyed Augst ye 10th 1705.
Rest pious dust thy God has hear thy prayers, Calm'd all thy sorrows & wip'd off thy tears, Thy foul doth now behold his face divine, And with ye heavenly host in confort joyn, Pitys ye senseless folly of mankind, While she enjoys an endless peace of mind.
This monument was erected by her daughtr Mrs Margaret Rolle.
Florence Rolle:
On or before 27 Feb 1631 she was born to Denys Rolle and Margaret Poulett. She was baptised at St Giles' Church, St Giles in the Wood on 27 Feb 1631.
In 1648 John Rolle and she were married. They were second cousin twice removed.
On 10 Aug 1705 Florence Rolle died.
On 05 Sep 1710 Chichester Wrey (age 24) was appointed Vicar of St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] which office he held until his death in 1756.
After 27 Nov 1710. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to Robert Lovett (deceased) who died of smallpox.
Robert Lovett: Around 1667 he was born. On 27 Nov 1710 Robert Lovett died of smallpox.
Before 1717 Chichester Wray and Elizabeth Long were married at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
On 30 Aug 1718 Florence Wrey (age 33) died. She was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] on 15 Oct 1718.
On 15 Oct 1718 Florence Rolle Lady Wrey (age 66) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. The inscription: IN memory of Florence Lady Wrey Daughter of John Rolle of Stevenstone in ye County of Devon Kt of ye Bath Wife & Relict of Bourchier Wrey late of Tawstock Baron Who in every trace of Life, Somet me prosperous oftener adverse, Most happily dischargd the dutys of Virgin Wife and Widoow. The ornement & Pattern of her sex The living Image of all Virtues. For Piety especially & Humility Mix'd with sweeness of manners And engageing elegance of Person & address Superior to most second to none ob: Aug: 24, 1724. die St Barth.
Beneath rest the Remains of her Daughter Flo: Cole who died Aug 30 1718.
This Monument was erected by her son Chichester Wrey (age 32) A:M: Rectr of Tawstock MDCCXXVI.
Florence Rolle Lady Wrey:
In 1652 she was born to John Rolle and Florence Rolle.
On 03 May 1681 Bourchier Wrey 4th Baronet and she were married at St Giles' Church, St Giles in the Wood. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall. He the son of Chichester Wrey 3rd Baronet and Anne Bourchier Countess Middlesex.
On 24 Aug 1724 Florence Rolle Lady Wrey died.
Florence Wrey: Around 1685 she was born to Bourchier Wrey 4th Baronet and Florence Rolle Lady Wrey. On 10 Jul 1707 John Cole and she were married. They had eight children. On 30 Aug 1718 Florence Wrey died. She was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock on 15 Oct 1718.
On or before 13 Mar 1721 Major-General Robert Wrey was born to Bourchier Wrey 5th Baronet (age 39) and Diana Rolle (age 38). He was baptised at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] on 13 Mar 1730. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.36%.
Before 19 May 1735 Elizabeth Long died. She was buried on 19 May 1735 at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
23 Aug 1754. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to Mary Edwards Lady Wrey. A Memorial to MARY Lady WREY The only Surviving Child of J. EDWARDS Esqr of Highgate: Who Left us August 23d 1751 (Her Virtues not half Counted Her Glass not yet half run,) To deplore Her Loss This tributary Stone, was, in 1754 placed Here, The Day Three Years from Her departure, near Five from Her Marriage, By Her Grateful Husband BOURCHIER WREY (age 40)
On 13 Mar 1756 Chichester Wrey (age 70) died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] on 20 Mar 1756.
On or before 23 Feb 1757, the day he was baptised at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map], Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet was born to Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 43) and Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey (age 26).
On 09 Jul 1758 Ann Wrey (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. On 01 Dec 1766 Thomas Chicot was buried at with his wife.
The inscription: Near this place lie the Remains of Mrs ANN CHILCOT (deceased) Wife of Mr Thos CHILCOT Organist of Bath And Daughter to the Revd Mr CHICHESTER WREY late Rector of this Parish by his first Wife Margaret Daughter of ROGER PYNE of this County Gent:
She was a Woman of Great Piety Constant in the Duties of Religion both Public and Private and ever inclin'd to Acts of Humanity and Benevolence She died much lamented June 30th 1758 Ætat: 39 Her Disconsolate Husband as a Testimony of his Conjugal Affection Erected this Monument to her Memory.
His panel, missing from the left hand side of the monument, is missing as a consequence of a dispute between the executor of his will and the children of his first marriage.
Ann Wrey: Around 1719 she was born to Chichester Wrey and Margaret Pyne. On 14 Sep 1749 Thomas Chicot and she were married at Siddington, Gloucestershire. On 30 Jun 1758 Ann Wrey died.
Thomas Chicot: In 1728 he was appointed organist at Bath Abbey until his death in 1766 some thirty-eight years later. In 1766 he died.
On 11 May 1761 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey was baptised at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
After 17 Jul 1779. Monument at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to James Stribling and his father James Stribling who died in 1779 and 1784 respectively.
On 22 Apr 1784 Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
Sacred To the Memory of Sir Bourchier Wrey of Tawstock House In the County of Devon Bart Descended from Sir Chichester Wrey Bart Of Trebeigh in the County of Cornwall By Ann wife Wife Daughter and Coheiress Of Edward Bourchier Earl of Bath And Lord Fitz-warine, and relict of James Earl of Middlesex. He was chosen in 1748 to represent in Parliament the Borough of Barnstaple And was nineteen Years Colonel of the North-Devon Regiment of Militia He departed this Life April 13th 1784 Aged 69 Years
Sir Bourchier Wrey was twice married First to Mary daughter of John Edwards of Highgate Esqr By which Marriage there was no issue, Afterwards to Ellen Daughter & Coheiress of John Thresher Esqr of Bradford in the County of Wilts (By Whom he has left two Sons and four Daughters Bourchier, Bourchier William, Ellen, Dyonisia, Florentina, and Anna Maria) & who having surviv's him has caus'd This Monument to be erected As a Testimony of Her Respect and Affection.
On 16 Sep 1791 Anne Palk Lady Wrey (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Sacred to the Memory of ANNE The Lady of Sir BOURCHIER WREY (age 34) Baronet, and Daughter of Sir ROBERT PALK (age 73) Baronet, of Haldon House in this County who died the 5th day of September 1791, Aged 27 Years, leaving three infant children. Her Heart was pure and her manners unaffected. Her constant study was to know her Duty, and her greatest pleasure to discharge it, An affectionate Wife, a tender Parent, gentle, friendly, and benevolent. Taken from the World in the Prime of Years by a severe and lingering illness. She submitted to the will of Heaven with patient Resignation. Learn from her example that Virtue Is the loveliest ornament of Beauty!
Sculpted by W Youngs, Barum.
Anne Palk Lady Wrey: Around 1764 she was born to Robert Palk 1st Baronet and Anne van Sittart Lady Palk at Madras aka Chennai, India. On 14 Mar 1786 Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet and she were married. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall. On 05 Sep 1791 Anne Palk Lady Wrey died.
After 14 Jan 1792. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to Robert Hughes who was killed by the fall of a tree.
Robert Hughes: On 14 Jan 1792 Robert Hughes was killed by the fall of a tree.
Around 1801 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey (age 39) was appointed Rector of St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
On 18 Mar 1809 Major-General Robert Wrey (age 88) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Inscription: In Memory of ROBERT WREY Esqre Major General in the Portuguese Service, and Governor of CHAVES, departed this Life 18th Day of March 1809, aged 88 Years, Sincerely regretted by numerous Friends, and most by those who knew him best. Also of ANNE (age 84) his Wife, who was the Daughter of Dean MEAD of CORK, She died the 3rd Day of Novr 1813, at the advanced Age of Eighty Years, much beloved and respected.
Major-General Robert Wrey:
On or before 13 Mar 1721 he was born to Bourchier Wrey 5th Baronet and Diana Rolle. He was baptised at St Peter's Church, Tawstock on 13 Mar 1730. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.36%.
In 1750 Major-General Robert Wrey and Anne Meade were married.
Before 18 Mar 1809 Major-General Robert Wrey died. This date may be wrong since it is the day of his burial?
Anne Meade: Around 1725 she was born to William Meade. On 03 Nov 1813 she died.
After 28 Jan 1813. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to Anne Osborn Lady Wrey (deceased).
Anne Osborn Lady Wrey: In 1763 she was born to John Osborn. In Jan 1793 Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet and she were married. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall. On 28 Jan 1813 she died.
After 02 Dec 1813 Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey (age 82) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Beneath this Marble are also deposited the earthly Remains of Ellen Lady Wrey (deceased), Relict of Sir Bourchier Wrey Baronet, She died at the venerable Age of eighty, affectionately regretted by her surviving family, and closing on the 2d of December 1813, a Life of habitual piety, active Benevolence & every christian Virtue, in the humble hope, through her Redeemers merits. Immortality.
Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey: In 1731 she was born. In 1755 Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet and she were married at Corsham, Wiltshire. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall. On 02 Dec 1813 she died.
On 02 Dec 1826. Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. SACRED to the memory of SIR BOURCHIER WREY Baronet, who through life maintained a character equally revered and beloved. Intelligent, upright, and benevolent he discharged with integrity the public duties of his station; whilst in the more amiable relations of society, suavity of manners, and goodness of heart procured him universal esteem. As a friend, he was social and sincere: as a parent, anxious and kind. Thus regarded by all, he expired on the 20th day of November 1826, in the 70th year of his age. He was twice married; first to Anne, the daughter of Sir Robert Palk, Bart. of Haldon House in this county, by whom he left two sons and a daughter. And secondly, to Anne, the daughter of John Osborne Esqre of Monksmill, in the county of Gloucester, by whom also he left one son and a daughter.
On 29 Aug 1839 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Inscrption: In memory of the Revd BOURCHIER WILLIAM WREY, M.A. Son of Sir BOURCHIER WREY, Bar; and 38 Years Rector of this Parish, who departed this Life, and entered into his Eternal Rest Augst 19th, 1839, Aged 78 Years. Here Affection lingers to recal his noble mien, his gentle dignified address, his amiability, benevolence, and worth, and Piety, with humble thankfulness records, the heavenborn comfort of his latter years, wherein the Name of Jesus proved, his Wisdom, Righteousness and Strength, his Joy in sorrow, his Life in death. Also in memory of SOPHIA (age 72) Wife of the above Br Wm WREY who departed this Life Decr 1st 1848; Aged 81 Years. Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord."
Sophia Bethell: Around 1767 she was born to George Bethell. In 1789 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey and she were married. On 01 Dec 1848 she died.
After 23 Dec 1882. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to Henry Bourchier Wrey 9th Baronet (deceased). In loving memory of the Revd Sir Henry Bourchier Wrey, 9th Baronet, 40 years Rector of Tawstock, Born 5th June 1797, Died 23rd December 1882. Married first, Ellen Maria Toke, Daughter of Nicholas Roundell Toke Esqre of Godinton, Kent; Married secondly, Jane 3rd daughter of H. Lamb Esqre, of Ryton Hall, Durham. Throughout his honored life, he ever was benevolent, just and courteous, deservedly loved and respected. He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. Lord, I believe, help thou mine unbelief. Also in loving memory of the above Ellen Maria Wrey, who died March 1st 1864, and the above Jane Wrey, who died July 26th 1889.
Henry Bourchier Wrey 9th Baronet: On 05 Jun 1797 he was born to Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet and Anne Osborn Lady Wrey. On 27 Sep 1827 Henry Bourchier Wrey 9th Baronet and Ellen Maria Toke were married at St James' Church, Piccadilly. They were first cousins. On 11 Sep 1879 Bourchier Wrey 8th Baronet died. His half brother Henry Bourchier Wrey 9th Baronet succeeded 9th Baronet Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall. On 23 Dec 1882 Henry Bourchier Wrey 9th Baronet died. His son Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey 10th Baronet succeeded 10th Baronet Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.
In 1893 Reverend Albany Bourchier Sherard Wrey 13th Baronet (age 31) was appointed Rector of St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] which office he held for fifty-five years until his death in 1948.
After 16 Feb 1896. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to Marianne Sarah Sherard Lady Wrey (deceased). Sacred To the memory of The Honble Marianne Sarah Wrey, the beloved wife of Sir Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey (age 66) Bnrt and only child of the late Philip Castel (deceased) Lord Sherard. Born 4 April 1835, Died 16 Feb. 1896. She will ever be remembered as a a most affectionate wife, a devoted mother; and a sincere & constant friend; "Steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." 1 Cor. XV. LVIII.
Marianne Sarah Sherard Lady Wrey: On 04 Apr 1835 she was born to Henry or Philip Sherard 9th Baron Sherard. On 06 Sep 1854 Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey 10th Baronet and she were married at Sidmouth, Devon. On 16 Feb 1896 Marianne Sarah Sherard Lady Wrey died.
After 10 Mar 1900 Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey 10th Baronet (age 70) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Inscription: In loving memory of Sir Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey, D.L. 10th Baronet, of Tawstock Court, Born June 27th 1829, Died March 10th 1900. Married the Honble Marianne Sarah, Only child of Philip Castel, 9th Lord Sherard, of Clatton Hall, Peterborough.
Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey 10th Baronet: On 27 Jun 1829 he was born to Henry Bourchier Wrey 9th Baronet and Ellen Maria Toke. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.45%. On 10 Mar 1900 Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey 10th Baronet died at Ventnor, Isle of Wight. His son Robert Bourchier Sherard Wrey 11th Baronet succeeded 11th Baronet Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.
After 26 Jan 1917. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to Robert Bourchier Sherard Wrey 11th Baronet (deceased).
Robert Bourchier Sherard Wrey 11th Baronet: On 23 May 1855 he was born to Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey 10th Baronet and Marianne Sarah Sherard Lady Wrey. On 26 Jan 1917 Robert Bourchier Sherard Wrey 11th Baronet died. His brother Philip Bourchier Sherard Wrey 12th Baronet succeeded 12th Baronet Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.
After 08 Jan 1926. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to William Bourchier Sherard Wrey (deceased).
William Bourchier Sherard Wrey: On 02 Apr 1865 he was born to Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey 10th Baronet and Marianne Sarah Sherard Lady Wrey. On 03 Jun 1897 William Bourchier Sherard Wrey and Flora Bathurst Grieve were married. There was no issue from the marriage. On 08 Jan 1926 William Bourchier Sherard Wrey died. His ashes were buried at sea.
After 28 Jan 1933. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to Edward Castell Wrey (deceased).
Edward Castell Wrey: On 09 Feb 1875 he was born to Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey 10th Baronet and Marianne Sarah Sherard Lady Wrey. On 11 Apr 1901 Edward Castell Wrey and Katherine Joan Dene were married. On 28 Jan 1933 Edward Castell Wrey died.
After 08 May 1936. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to Philip Bourchier Sherard Wrey 12th Baronet (deceased).
Philip Bourchier Sherard Wrey 12th Baronet: On 28 Jun 1858 he was born to Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey 10th Baronet and Marianne Sarah Sherard Lady Wrey. On 08 May 1936 Philip Bourchier Sherard Wrey 12th Baronet died. His brother Reverend Albany Bourchier Sherard Wrey 13th Baronet succeeded 13th Baronet Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.
After 10 Apr 1948. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to Reverend Albany Bourchier Sherard Wrey 13th Baronet (deceased).
Reverend Albany Bourchier Sherard Wrey 13th Baronet: On 04 Jan 1861 he was born to Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey 10th Baronet and Marianne Sarah Sherard Lady Wrey. In 1893 he was appointed Rector of St Peter's Church, Tawstock which office he held for fifty-five years until his death in 1948. On 10 Apr 1948 Reverend Albany Bourchier Sherard Wrey 13th Baronet died. His nephew Castel Richard Bourchier Wrey 14th Baronet succeeded 14th Baronet Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.
