Biography of Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey 1608-1666
Paternal Family Tree: Bertie
On 25 Jun 1601 [his grandfather] Peregrine Bertie 13th Baron Willoughby (age 45) died at Berwick on Tweed [Map]. His son [his father] Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey (age 18) succeeded 14th Baron Willoughby de Eresby. He was buried at St James' Church, Spilsby [Map].
On 15 Feb 1610 [his aunt] Catherine Bertie (age 15) died in childbirth. She was buried at St James' Church, Spilsby [Map].
Monument Elizabethan Period. Tall Sideboard Tomb with reclining hooded figure of Lady Katherine, daughter of Peregrine, with Chrisom Child in the crib at her feet. Above a standing figure of Peregrine Bertie 13th Baron Willoughby (age 45) in a niche, with strapwork embellishments, all supported on composite columns with a dentilated cornice.
Catherine Bertie: Around 1595 she was born to Peregrine Bertie 13th Baron Willoughby and Mary Vere Baroness Willoughby Eresby. Sources are confused about her birth year stating she was born in 1610 and that she married in 1609. Date adjusted to around 1595 on the assumption she was married around twenty years of age. Her son died at six days old on 09 Feb 1610. Her father died in 1601. Sources also refer to her as Baroness Rockingham whereas she died some eleven years before her husband was created Baron Rockingham. In 1609 Lewis Watson 1st Baron Rockingham and she were married.
In 1605 [his father] Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey (age 22) and [his mother] Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey were married. She by marriage Baroness Willoughby de Eresby.
In 1608 Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey was born to Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey (age 25) and Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey.
In 1621 Hatton Fermor of Easton Neston Northamptonshire (age 41) and [his future sister-in-law] Anne Cockayne (age 16) were married. She brought a marriage portion of £4000. The difference in their ages was 24 years. She the daughter of William Cockayne (age 60) and Mary Morris Countess Dover (age 56).
Around 1624 John Ramsay 1st Earl Holderness (age 44) and [his future wife] Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness (age 19) were married. She by marriage Countess Holderness. The difference in their ages was 25 years. She the daughter of William Cockayne (age 63) and Mary Morris Countess Dover (age 59).
On 22 Nov 1626 [his father] Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey (age 43) was created 1st Earl Lindsey. [his mother] Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey by marriage Countess Lindsey.
On 18 Apr 1627 Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 19) and Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness (age 22) were married. She the daughter of William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover (age 62). He the son of Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey (age 44) and Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey.
On 24 Jun 1627 [his brother-in-law] Charles Cockayne 1st Viscount Cullen (age 24) and Mary O'Brien Viscountess Cullen (age 18) were married at Church of St Gile's in the Fields. She the daughter of Henry O'Brien 5th Earl Thomond (age 39) and Mary Brereton Countess Thomond (age 47). He the son of William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover (age 62).
After 1628 Thomas Fanshawe 1st Viscount Fanshawe (age 32) and [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Cockayne Viscountess Fanshawe (age 19) were married. She the daughter of William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover (age 63).
In 1629 [his daughter] Bridget Bertie Duchess Leeds was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 21) and [his wife] Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness (age 24).
On 08 Nov 1630 [his son] Robert Bertie 3rd Earl Lindsey was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 22) and [his wife] Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness (age 25).
Around 1634 [his son] Peregrine Bertie was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 26) and [his wife] Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness (age 29).
Around 1635 [his son] Richard Bertie was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 27) and [his wife] Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness (age 30).
Around 1640 [his son] Charles Bertie was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 32) and [his wife] Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness (age 35).
In 1640 [his daughter] Elizabeth Bertie Viscountess Campden was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 32) and [his wife] Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness (age 35).
In Jul 1641 [his wife] Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness (age 36) died.
On 11 Aug 1642 [his former brother-in-law] Charles Cockayne 1st Viscount Cullen (age 40) was created 1st Viscount Cullen. Mary O'Brien Viscountess Cullen (age 33) by marriage Viscountess Cullen.
On 23 Oct 1642 the Battle of Edge Hill was fought at Edge Hill [Map]. The Royal army was commanded by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 41) (with his son King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 12) present), Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland (age 22) and Richard Spencer (age 49) commanded the army that included Maurice Palatinate Simmern (age 21), Richard Byron 2nd Baron Byron (age 36), Lucius Carey 2nd Viscount Falkland (age 32), Charles Cavendish (age 22), Henry Newton aka Puckering 3rd Baronet (age 24), Spencer Compton 2nd Earl of Northampton (age 41), Thomas Salusbury 2nd Baronet (age 30), John Byron 1st Baron Byron (age 43) and William Feilding 1st Earl Denbigh (age 55).
George Stewart 9th Seigneur D'Aubigny (age 24) was killed.
Of the Parliamentary army Basil Feilding 2nd Earl Denbigh (age 34) and Robert Devereux 3rd Earl Essex (age 51). Oliver St John 5th Baron St John (age 39) was wounded.
Samuel Sandys (age 27) commanded a troop of horse.
Richard Sandys (age 26) was killed.
Thomas Strickland (age 20) was knighted on the field for his gallantry.
Henry Hunloke 1st Baronet (age 24) was knighted by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 41).
William Dugdale (age 37) witnessed the battle and subsequently surveyed the battlefield.
John Hinton (age 38) was present.
Edward Verney (age 52) was killed.
John Assheton (age 29) was killed.
[his father] Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey (age 59) was killed. His son Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 34) succeeded 2nd Earl Lindsey, 15th Baron Willoughby de Eresby. [his former wife] Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness by marriage Countess Lindsey.
William Pennyman 1st Baronet (age 35) commanded a regiment, of which he served as Colonel, which he led for the King.
Edward Stradling 2nd Baronet (age 42) fought for the King, was captured imprisoned for seven months, and died a month after his release.
Around Nov 1645 Elizabeth Norreys 3rd Baroness Norreys Rycote (age 42) died. Her daughter [his future wife] Bridget Wray Countess Lindsey (age 18) succeeded 4th Baroness Norreys Rycote.
Around 1648 Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 40) and Bridget Wray Countess Lindsey (age 21) were married. She by marriage Countess Lindsey. She the daughter of Edward Wray and Elizabeth Norreys 3rd Baroness Norreys Rycote. He the son of Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey and Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey. They were second cousins.
In 1651 [his son-in-law] Thomas Osborne 1st Duke Leeds (age 18) and [his daughter] Bridget Bertie Duchess Leeds (age 22) were married. She the daughter of Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 43) and Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness.
On 16 Jun 1653 [his son] James Bertie 1st Earl of Abingdon was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 45) and [his wife] Bridget Wray Countess Lindsey (age 26). Coefficient of inbreeding 2.35%.
In 1654 [his son] Robert Bertie 3rd Earl Lindsey (age 23) and [his daughter-in-law] Mary Massingberd were married. He the son of Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 46) and Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness.
On 30 Nov 1654 [his mother] Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey died.
In 1655 [his daughter] Mary Bertie Countess Carnarvon was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 47) and [his wife] Bridget Wray Countess Lindsey (age 28). Coefficient of inbreeding 2.35%.
On 06 Jul 1655 [his son-in-law] Baptist Noel 3rd Viscount Campden (age 44) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Bertie Viscountess Campden (age 15) were married. She by marriage Viscountess Campden. The difference in their ages was 29 years. She the daughter of Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 47) and Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness. They were second cousin twice removed.
Around 1656 [his son] Henry Bertie was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 48) and [his wife] Bridget Wray Countess Lindsey (age 29). Coefficient of inbreeding 2.35%.
In 1657 [his wife] Bridget Wray Countess Lindsey (age 30) died. Her son [his son] James Bertie 1st Earl of Abingdon (age 3) succeeded 5th Baron Norreys Rycote.
Before 1660 [his son] Robert Bertie 3rd Earl Lindsey (age 29) and [his daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Wharton Countess Lindsey (age 27) were married. He the son of Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 51) and Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness.
In 1661 Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 53) was appointed 463rd Knight of the Garter by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 30).
On 22 Apr 1661 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 30) rode from the Tower of London [Map] to Whitehall Palace [Map]. At the Lime Street end of Leadenhall he passed under a triumphal arch built after the Doric order, with Rebellion, her crimson robe alive with snakes, being crushed by Monarchy Restored, and a fine painting of his Majesty's landing at Dover, "with ships at sea, great guns going off, one kneeling and kissing the King's hand, soldiers, horse and foot and many people gazing".
Outside the East India House in Leadenhall Street [Map], that loyal and honourable trading company expressed their dutiful affections to his Majesty by two Indian youths, one attended by two blackamoors and the other mounted upon a camel, which bore on its back two panniers filled with jewels, spices, and silks to be scattered among the spectators.
At the Conduit in Cornhill [Map] a special treat was prepared for the bachelor king in the shape of eight nymphs clad in white. A little further down the street, just opposite the Royal Exchange, was another arch, with stages against it depicting the River Thames and the upper deck of one of his Majesty's ships.
The procession included the Duke of York (age 27), the Lord High Constable (age 58) and the Lord Great Chamberlain (age 53).
The Sword of State was carried by Esmé Stewart 2nd Duke Richmond 5th Duke Lennox.
On 19 Jun 1661 [his former brother-in-law] Charles Cockayne 1st Viscount Cullen (age 58) died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Rushton. His son Brien Cockayne 2nd Viscount Cullen (age 29) succeeded 2nd Viscount Cullen.
Pepy's Diary. 15 May 1663. Thence walked to Westminster, and there up and down in the Hall and the Parliament House all the morning; at noon by coach to my Lord Crew's, hearing that Lord Sandwich (age 37) did dine there; where I told him what had passed between Mr. Coventry (age 35) and myself; with which he was contented, though I could perceive not very well pleased. And I do believe that my Lord do find some other things go against his mind in the House; for in the motion made the other day in the House by my Lord Bruce, that none be capable of employment but such as have been loyal and constant to the King (age 32) and Church, the General [Monk] and my Lord were mentioned to be excepted; and my Lord Bruce did come since to my Lord, to clear himself that he meant nothing to his prejudice, nor could it have any such effect if he did mean it. After discourse with my Lord; to dinner with him; there dining there my Lord Montagu of Boughton, Northamptonshire, [his uncle] Mr. William Montagu (age 45) his brother, the Queen's Sollicitor, &c., and a fine dinner. Their talk about a ridiculous falling-out two days ago at my Lord of Oxford's (age 36) house, at an entertainment of his, there being there my Lord of Albemarle (age 54), Lynsey (age 55), two of the Porters, my Lord Bellasses (age 48), and others, where there were high words and some blows, and pulling off of perriwiggs; till my Lord Monk (age 54) took away some of their swords, and sent for some soldiers to guard the house till the fray was ended. To such a degree of madness the nobility of this age is come!
Before 1664 James Sheffield and [his former sister-in-law] Jane Cockayne (age 54) were married. She the daughter of William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover. He the son of Edmund Sheffield 1st Earl Mulgrave and Mariana Irwin Countess Mulgrave.
On 25 Jul 1666 Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 58) died. His son [his son] Robert Bertie 3rd Earl Lindsey (age 35) succeeded 3rd Earl Lindsey, 16th Baron Willoughby de Eresby. [his daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Wharton Countess Lindsey (age 33) by marriage Countess Lindsey.
After 25 Jul 1666. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (deceased). Two adjacent memorial tablets have moulded base and cornice and are surmounted by the Cartouche of arms and the Ancaster cannon. To the sides are military trophies in high relief and at the base, arms, anchors and helms.[Source: BLB].
[his son] Vere Bertie was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey and Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness.
[his son] Edward Bertie was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey and Bridget Wray Countess Lindsey. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.35%.
[his daughter] Catherine Bertie was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey and Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness.
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Kings France: Great x 12 Grand Son of Louis "Lion" VIII King France
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Bertie
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Bertie
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Bertie Baron Willoughby
GrandFather: Peregrine Bertie 13th Baron Willoughby 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Willoughby
5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Christopher Willoughby 10th Baron Willoughby 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Cecily Welles
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Willoughby 11th Baron Willoughby 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Jenney
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Jenney Baroness Willoughby Eresby
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Cawse
Great x 1 Grandmother: Catherine Willoughby Duchess Suffolk 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Martín de Salinas
Great x 2 Grandmother: Maria de Salinas Baroness Willoughby
Great x 3 Grandmother: Josefa González de Salas
Father: Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert de Vere 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John de Vere 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Courtenay
3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John de Vere 15th Earl of Oxford 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Alice Colbroke
Great x 1 Grandfather: John de Vere 16th Earl of Oxford 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Trussell
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Trussell
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Trussell Countess of Oxford 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Donne
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Donne 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Hastings
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
GrandMother: Mary Vere Baroness Willoughby Eresby 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Margery Golding Countess of Oxford
Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Ladde Montagu 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Montagu 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Dudley
Great x 3 Grandmother: Agnes Dudley
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Roper
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Roper of Well Hall
Great x 2 Grandmother: Helen Roper
GrandFather: Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Harrington
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Alexander Harrington
Great x 2 Grandfather: James Harrington
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Moton of Peckleton in Leicestershire
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Moton
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Harrington
Great x 4 Grandfather: Nicholas Sidney
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Sidney
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Brandon
Great x 2 Grandmother: Lucy Sidney
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Pakenham
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Pakenham
Mother: Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Jeffrey of Chiddington Sussex
GrandMother: Elizabeth Jeffrey