Biography of Frances Seymour Countess Southampton 1618-1681

On 22 Jun 1610 [her father] William Seymour 2nd Duke Somerset (age 22) and Arabella Stewart (age 35) were married in secret at Palace of Placentia, Greenwich [Map]. For having married without permission King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 44) had Arabella Stewart (age 35) imprisoned in Sir Thomas Perry's House Lambeth, Surrey and he in the Tower of London [Map]. She the daughter of Charles Stewart 5th Earl Lennox 1557-1576 and Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Lennox 1555-1582. They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

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In 1615 William Spencer 2nd Baron Spencer (age 23) and [her future sister-in-law] Penelope Wriothesley Baroness Spencer Wormleighton (age 16) were married. She by marriage Baroness Spencer Wormleighton. She the daughter of Henry Wriothesley 3rd Earl of Southampton (age 41) and Elizabeth Vernon Countess Southampton 1572-1655 (age 43).

On 03 Mar 1617 [her father] William Seymour 2nd Duke Somerset (age 29) and [her mother] Frances Devereux Duchess of Somerset (age 17) were married at Drayton Bassett, Staffordshire [Map]. She the daughter of Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex and Frances Walsingham Countess Essex (age 50). They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

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In 1618 Frances Seymour Countess Southampton was born to William Seymour 2nd Duke Somerset (age 30) and Frances Devereux Duchess of Somerset (age 18).

On 10 Nov 1624 Henry Wriothesley 3rd Earl of Southampton (age 51) died. He was buried at Titchfield, Hampshire [Map]. His son [her future husband] Thomas Wriothesley 4th Earl of Southampton 2nd Earl Chichester (age 17) succeeded 4th Earl of Southampton.

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Around 1635 Robert Wallop (age 33) and [her future sister-in-law] Anne Wriothesley (age 35) were married. She the daughter of Henry Wriothesley 3rd Earl of Southampton and Elizabeth Vernon Countess Southampton 1572-1655 (age 63).

In or before 1636 [her future husband] Thomas Wriothesley 4th Earl of Southampton 2nd Earl Chichester (age 28) and (age 32) were married. She by marriage Countess of Southampton. He the son of Henry Wriothesley 3rd Earl of Southampton and Elizabeth Vernon Countess Southampton 1572-1655 (age 63).

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In 1636 Richard Molyneux 1st Viscount Molyneux (age 42) died. In 1636 His son [her future husband] Richard Molyneux 2nd Viscount Molyneux (age 17) succeeded 2nd Viscount Molyneux, 3rd Baronet Molyneux of Sefton.

In Dec 1636 Christopher Wyvill 3rd Baronet (age 21) and [her future sister-in-law] Ursula Darcy Lady Wyvill (age 17) were married. She the daughter of Conyers Darcy 1st Earl Holderness 1599-1689 (age 37) and (age 36). They were fourth cousins.

Around 1637 Richard Molyneux 2nd Viscount Molyneux (age 18) and Frances Seymour Countess Southampton (age 19) were married. She by marriage Viscountess Molyneux. She the daughter of William Seymour 2nd Duke Somerset (age 49) and Frances Devereux Duchess of Somerset (age 37). She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

In 1641 [her father] William Seymour 2nd Duke Somerset (age 53) was created 1st Marquess Hertford.

Before Aug 1649 [her future husband] Conyers Darcy 2nd Earl Holderness (age 27) and Catherine Fane (age 24) were married. She the daughter of Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland and Mary Mildmay Countess of Westmoreland 1582-1640. He the son of Conyers Darcy 1st Earl Holderness 1599-1689 (age 50) and (age 49).

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On 08 Feb 1650 [her future husband] Conyers Darcy 2nd Earl Holderness (age 28) and Frances Howard (age 23) were married. She the daughter of Thomas Howard 1st Earl Berkshire (age 62) and Elizabeth Cecil Countess Berkshire (age 54). He the son of Conyers Darcy 1st Earl Holderness 1599-1689 (age 51) and (age 50).

On 16 Dec 1650 Henry Stapylton aka Stapleton 1st Baronet (age 33) and [her future sister-in-law] Elizabeth Darcy Lady Stapylton (age 27) were married. She the daughter of Conyers Darcy 1st Earl Holderness 1599-1689 (age 51) and (age 50).

Around 1651 William Stanley 1st Baronet (age 23) and [her sister-in-law] Charlotte Molyneux Lady Stanley were married.

Around 1654 [her brother-in-law] Caryll Molyneux 3rd Viscount Molyneux (age 30) and Mary Barlow Viscountess Molyneux were married.

Around 1654 [her husband] Richard Molyneux 2nd Viscount Molyneux (age 35) died. His brother [her brother-in-law] Caryll Molyneux 3rd Viscount Molyneux (age 30) succeeded 3rd Viscount Molyneux, 4th Baronet Molyneux of Sefton. Mary Barlow Viscountess Molyneux by marriage Viscountess Molyneux.

On 07 May 1659 Thomas Wriothesley 4th Earl of Southampton 2nd Earl Chichester (age 52) and Frances Seymour Countess Southampton (age 41) were married. She by marriage Countess of Southampton. She the daughter of William Seymour 2nd Duke Somerset (age 71) and Frances Devereux Duchess of Somerset (age 59). He the son of Henry Wriothesley 3rd Earl of Southampton and Elizabeth Vernon Countess Southampton 1572-1655. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

On 24 Oct 1660 [her father] William Seymour 2nd Duke Somerset (age 72) died. His grandson William Seymour 3rd Duke Somerset 1654-1671 (age 6) succeeded 3rd Duke Somerset, 2nd Marquess Hertford, 3rd Earl Hertford.

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Before 06 Mar 1662 [her sister-in-law] Anne Wriothesley (age 62) died.

On 31 Jul 1662 [her former sister-in-law] Charlotte Molyneux Lady Stanley died. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Eastham [Map].

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On 16 Jul 1667 [her former sister-in-law] Penelope Wriothesley Baroness Spencer Wormleighton (age 68) died.

In 1669 William Russell (age 29) and [her former step-daughter] Rachel Wriothesley (age 33) were married. She the daughter of Thomas Wriothesley 4th Earl of Southampton 2nd Earl Chichester and . He the son of William Russell 1st Duke Bedford (age 52) and Anne Carr Countess of Bedford (age 53).

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In 1673 Ralph Montagu 1st Duke Montagu (age 34) and [her former step-daughter] Elizabeth Wriothesley Countess Northumberland 1646-1690 (age 27) were married. She the wealthy daughter of [her former husband] Thomas Wriothesley 4th Earl of Southampton 2nd Earl Chichester who had died six years previously. She the daughter of Thomas Wriothesley 4th Earl of Southampton 2nd Earl Chichester and Elizabeth Leigh Countess Southampton 1620-1655. They were third cousin once removed.

On 23 Apr 1674 [her mother] Frances Devereux Duchess of Somerset (age 74) died.

In 1676 Conyers Darcy 2nd Earl Holderness (age 54) and Frances Seymour Countess Southampton (age 58) were married. She the daughter of William Seymour 2nd Duke Somerset and Frances Devereux Duchess of Somerset. He the son of Conyers Darcy 1st Earl Holderness 1599-1689 (age 76) and . She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

On 30 Jul 1680 [her sister-in-law] Ursula Darcy Lady Wyvill (age 60) died.

In Jan 1681 Frances Seymour Countess Southampton (age 63) died. She was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map].

On 08 Jan 1685 [her former husband] Conyers Darcy 2nd Earl Holderness (age 63) and Elizabeth Freschville Countess Holderness 1634-1690 (age 51) were married. He the son of Conyers Darcy 1st Earl Holderness 1599-1689 (age 85) and .

On 13 Dec 1692 [her former husband] Conyers Darcy 2nd Earl Holderness (age 70) died. His grandson Robert Darcy 3rd Earl Holderness 1681-1721 (age 11) succeeded 3rd Earl Holderness, 10th Baron Darcy of Knayth, 7th Baron Conyers, 4th Baron Darcy of Meinhill.

Family Trees of Frances Seymour Countess Southampton 1618-1681

Paternal Family Tree: Seymour

Maternal Family Tree: Ursula St Barbe 1532-1602

Royal Ancestors of Frances Seymour Countess Southampton 1618-1681

Kings Wessex: Great x 18 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Daughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd 1100-1170

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 20 Grand Daughter of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 15 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys 1047-1132

Kings England: Great x 4 Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Kings Scotland: Great x 13 Grand Daughter of William "Lion" I King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 14 Grand Daughter of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 7 Grand Daughter of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France

Ancestors of Frances Seymour Countess Southampton 1618-1681

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Seymour 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Seymour 9 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Darell 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Seymour 1st Duke Somerset 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Wentworth 4th Baron Despencer 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margery Wentworth 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Saye Baroness Despencer 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Seymour 1st Earl Hertford 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Stanhope

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Stanhope

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret or Mary Jerningham

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Stanhope Duchess Somerset 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Fulk Bourchier 10th Baron Fitzwarin 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Bourchier 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

GrandFather: Edward Seymour 2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Grey 1st Marquess Dorset 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Grey 2nd Marquess Dorset 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Cecily Bonville Marchioness Dorset 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Grey 1st Duke of Suffolk 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Wotton of Boughton Malherbe

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Wotton Marchioness Dorset

Great x 1 Grandmother: Catherine Grey Countess Hertford Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Brandon 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Brandon 1st Duke of Suffolk 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Bruyn

Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Brandon Duchess of Suffolk Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandfather: King Henry VII of England and Ireland 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Tudor Queen Consort France Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth York Queen Consort England Daughter of King Edward IV of England

Father: William Seymour 2nd Duke Somerset 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

GrandMother: Honora Rogers

Frances Seymour Countess Southampton 1618-1681 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Devereux 9th Baron Ferrers of Chartley 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Walter Devereux 1st Viscount Hereford 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Cecily Bourchier Baroness Ferrers Chartley 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Devereux 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Grey 1st Marquess Dorset 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Grey Baroness Ferrers Chartley 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Cecily Bonville Marchioness Dorset 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Walter Devereux 1st Earl Essex 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Hastings 2nd Baron Hastings Baron Botreaux, Hungerford and Moleyns 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: George Hastings 1st Earl Huntingdon 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Hungerford Baroness Hastings, 4th Baroness Hungerford, 5th Baroness Botreaux and 2nd Baroness Moleyns 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Dorothy Hastings 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Stafford 2nd Duke of Buckingham 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Stafford Countess Huntingdon 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Woodville Duchess Buckingham Duchess Bedford 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

GrandFather: Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Knollys

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Knollys

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Troutbeck

Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Knollys

Great x 3 Grandmother: Lettice Peniston

Great x 1 Grandmother: Lettice Knollys Countess Essex 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Carey 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Carey 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Spencer 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Carey 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Boleyn 1st Earl Wiltshire and Ormonde 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Boleyn 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Howard Countess of Wiltshire and Ormonde 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Mother: Frances Devereux Duchess of Somerset 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: James Walsingham

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Walsingham

Great x 4 Grandfather: Walter Writtle

Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Writtle

Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Walsingham 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Denny

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edmund Denny

Great x 2 Grandmother: Joyce Denny 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Troutbeck 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Troutbeck 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

GrandMother: Frances Walsingham Countess Essex 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John St Barbe

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard St Barbe

Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry St Barbe of Ashington Somerset

Great x 1 Grandmother: Ursula St Barbe