Biography of James Langham 2nd Baronet 1620-1699
Paternal Family Tree: Langham
The Huntingdon Peerage Chapter IX Ferdinando Sixth Earl of Huntingdon. FERDINANDO, sixth Earl of Huntingdon, heir and successor of Henry the fifth Earl (age 21), was born at Ashby [Map], January 11th, 1608. In March, 1627, he was returned to serve in Parliament for the county of Leicester, and two years after was joined with his father in the Lieutenancy of the counties of Leicester and Rutland. By indenture, dated May, 1638, he and his brother Henry, in consideration of the sum of 4,50l. granted, to John Earl of Bridgewater (age 29) and Thomas Davies, a moiety of the rectory of Mould, otherwise Mouldesdale, in Flintshire. On the 13th of November, 1641, his father being then still living, he had summons to Parliament amongst the barons of the realm; and in 1643 he succeeded to the family honours. He married [his future mother-in-law] Lucy, daughter and sole heir to Sir John Davys (age 38), of Englefield, Berks, Knt. (Premier Serjeant at Law to James the First, and Charles the First, as also Solicitor, and afterwards Attorney General in Ireland, and finally Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench,) by his wife Lady Eleanor (age 18), youngest daughter of George Lord Audley, Earl of Castlehaven (age 57), and, settling at Donnington Park, had by her four sons; Henry, John, Ferdinando, and [his future brother-in-law] Theophilus, born after the decease of his three brothers; and likewise six daughters, Alice, Eleanor, both of whom died young; Elizabeth, married to Sir James Laughan, of Cottesbroke, in Nottinghamshire, Bart, being his second wife, and dying without issue; Lucy, who died unmarried; Mary, espoused to Sir William Joliffe, of Caverswell Castle in Staffordshire, Knt.; and lastly Christiana.
In 1620 James Langham 2nd Baronet was born to John Langham 1st Baronet (age 36).
Before 1650 John Lort 2nd Baronet and [his future sister-in-law] Susan Holles (age 8) were married. She the daughter of John Holles 2nd Earl de Clare (age 54) and Elizabeth Vere Countess Clare.
Before 1652 Edward Clinton (age 28) and [his future sister-in-law] Anne Holles were married. She the daughter of John Holles 2nd Earl de Clare (age 56) and Elizabeth Vere Countess Clare. He the son of Theophilus Clinton 4th Earl Lincoln (age 51) and Bridget Fiennes Countess Lincoln.
On 10 Mar 1652 [his daughter] Mary Langham Countess Warrington was born to James Langham 2nd Baronet (age 32).
In Jun 1660 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 30) rewarded those who supported his Restoration ...
6th William Wray 1st Baronet (age 35) and John Talbot of Lacock (age 29) were knighted.
7th Geoffrey Palmer 1st Baronet (age 62) was created 1st Baronet Palmer of Carlton in Northampton
7th Orlando Bridgeman 1st Baronet (age 54) was created 1st Baronet Bridgeman of Great Lever in Lancashire.
7th [his father] John Langham 1st Baronet (age 76) was created 1st Baronet Langham of Cottesbrooke in Northamptonshire.
11th Henry Wright 1st Baronet (age 23) was created 1st Baronet Wright of Dagenham. Ann Crew Lady Wright by marriage Lady Wright of Dagenham.
13th Nicholas Gould 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Gould of the City of London.
14th Thomas Allen 1st Baronet (age 27) was created 1st Baronet Allen of Totteridge in Middlesex.
18th Thomas Cullum 1st Baronet (age 73) was created 1st Baronet Cullum of Hastede in Suffolk.
19th Thomas Darcy 1st Baronet (age 28) was created 1st Baronet Darcy of St Osith's.
22nd Robert Cordell 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Cordell of Long Melford.
22nd John Robinson 1st Baronet (age 45) was created 1st Baronet Robinson of London. Anne Whitmore Lady Robinson (age 48) by marriage Lady Robinson of London.
25th William Bowyer 1st Baronet (age 47) was created 1st Baronet Bowyer of Denham Court. Margaret Weld Lady Bowyer (age 43) by marriage Lady Bowyer of Denham Court.
25th Thomas Stanley 1st Baronet (age 63) was created 1st Baronet Stanley of Alderley in Cheshire.
26th Jacob Astley 1st Baronet (age 21) was created 1st Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.
27th William Wray 1st Baronet (age 35) was created 1st Baronet Wray of Ashby in Lincolnshire. Olympia Tufton Lady Ashby (age 36) by marriage Lady Wray of Ashby in Lincolnshire.
28th Oliver St John 1st Baronet (age 36) was created 1st Baronet St John of Woodford in Northamptonshire.
29th Ralph Delaval 1st Baronet (age 37) was created 1st Baronet Delaval of Seaton in Northumberland. Anne Leslie Lady Delaval by marriage Lady Delaval of Seaton in Northumberland.
30th Andrew Henley 1st Baronet (age 38) was created 1st Baronet Henley of Henley in Somerset.
Before 18 Nov 1662 James Langham 2nd Baronet (age 42) and Mary Alston were married.
Around 18 Nov 1662 James Langham 2nd Baronet (age 42) and Elizabeth Hastings were married. She the daughter of Ferdinando Hastings 6th Earl Huntingdon and Lucy Davies Countess Huntingdon (age 49). She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.
On 28 Mar 1664 [his wife] Elizabeth Hastings died.
Around 13 Apr 1667 James Langham 2nd Baronet (age 47) and Penelope Holles Lady Cottesbrooke were married. She the daughter of John Holles 2nd Earl de Clare and Elizabeth Vere Countess Clare.
On 07 Jul 1670 [his son-in-law] Henry Booth 1st Earl Warrington (age 18) and [his daughter] Mary Langham Countess Warrington (age 18) were married.
On 13 May 1671 [his father] John Langham 1st Baronet (age 87) died. His son James Langham 2nd Baronet (age 51) succeeded 2nd Baronet Langham of Cottesbrooke in Northamptonshire.
In 1684 [his wife] Penelope Holles Lady Cottesbrooke died.
In Aug 1699 James Langham 2nd Baronet (age 79) died. His brother [his brother] William Langham 3rd Baronet (age 68) succeeded 3rd Baronet Langham of Cottesbrooke in Northamptonshire.