Biography of Mary Beale aka Cradock 1633-1699

Before 26 Mar 1633 Mary Beale aka Cradock was born to John Cradock at The Rectory Barrow, Suffolk. She was baptised by her father at All Saints Church.

Around 1650 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 16) (attributed). Portrait of Frances Altham Countess Carbery (age 29) Probably painted posthumously..

Frances Altham Countess Carbery: Around 1621 she was born to James Altham of Oxhey. On 08 Aug 1637 Richard Vaughan 2nd Earl Carbery (age 37) and Frances Altham Countess Carbery (age 16) were married at Acton. She by marriage Countess Carbery. The difference in their ages was 21 years. He the son of . On 09 Oct 1650 Frances Altham Countess Carbery (age 29) died in childbirth.

On 08 Mar 1652 Charles Beale (age 20) and Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 18) were married.

In 1659 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 25) (attributed). Portrait of Anna Maria Brudenell Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford (age 16).

In 1665 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 31). Portrait of Thomas Fanshawe 1st Viscount Fanshawe (age 69).

Around 1666 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 32). Portrait of her husband [her husband] Charles Beale (age 34).

Charles Beale: In 1632 he was born to Bartholomew Beale of Walton in Buckinghamshire. On 08 Mar 1652 Charles Beale (age 20) and Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 18) were married. Pepy's Diary. 26 Sep 1668. Could sleep but little last night, for my concernments in this business of the victualling for Sir Prince, so up in the morning and he comes to me, and there I did tell him all, and give him my advice, and so he away, and I to the office, where we met and did a little business, and I left them and by water to attend the Council, which I did all the morning, but was not called in, but the Council meets again in the afternoon on purpose about it. So I at noon to Westminster Hall and there stayed a little, and at the Swan also, thinking to have got Doll Lane thither, but elle did not understand my signs; and so I away and walked to Charing Cross, and there into the great new Ordinary, by my Lord Mulgrave's, being led thither by Mr. Beale (age 36), one of Oliver's, and now of the King's Guards; and he sat with me while I had two grilled pigeons, very handsome and good meat: and there he and I talked of our old acquaintances, W. Clerke and others, he being a very civil man, and so walked to Westminster and there parted, and I to the Swan again, but did nothing, and so to White Hall, and there attended the King (age 38) and Council, who met and heard our answer. I present, and then withdrew; and they sent two hours at least afterwards about it, and at last rose; and to my great content, the Duke of York (age 34), at coming out, told me that it was carried for Prince at 6d. 8d., and 8 3/4d.; but with great difficulty, I understand, both from him and others, so much that Sir Edward Walker told me that he prays to God he may never live to need to plead his merit, for D. Gawden's sake; for that it hath stood him in no stead in this business at all, though both he and all the world that speaks of him, speaks of him as the most deserving man of any servant of the King's in the whole nation, and so I think he is: but it is done, and my heart is glad at it. So I took coach and away, and in Holborne overtook D. Gawden's coach, and stopped and went home, and Gibson to come after, and to my house, where Prince did talk a little, and he do mightily acknowledge my kindness to him, and I know I have done the King (age 38) and myself good service in it. So he gone, and myself in mighty great content in what is done, I to the office a little, and then home to supper, and the boy to read to me, and so to bed. This noon I went to my Lady Peterborough's (age 46) house, and talked with her about the money due to her Lord, and it gives me great trouble, her importunity and impertinency about it. This afternoon at Court I met with Lord Hinchingbrooke (age 20), newly come out of the country, who tells me that Creed's business with Mrs. Pickering (age 26) will do, which I am neither troubled nor glad at. In 1705 Charles Beale (age 73) died.

In 1670 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 36). Portrait of Courtenay Pole 2nd Baronet (age 51).

Courtenay Pole 2nd Baronet: In 1619 he was born to John Pole 1st Baronet (age 36). Before 1649 Courtenay Pole 2nd Baronet (age 30) and Urith Shapcote Lady Pole were married. On 16 Apr 1658 John Pole 1st Baronet (age 75) died. He was buried in St Andrew's Church Colyton, Devon. His son Courtenay Pole 2nd Baronet (age 39) succeeded 2nd Baronet Pole of Shute House in Devon. Urith Shapcote Lady Pole by marriage Lady Pole of Shute House in Devon. Before 13 Apr 1695 Courtenay Pole 2nd Baronet (age 76) died. He was buried in Shute, Devon. His son John Pole 3rd Baronet (age 45) succeeded 3rd Baronet Pole of Shute House in Devon. Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 42) by marriage Lady Pole of Shute House in Devon.

Around 1673 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 39). Portrait of either Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Bridgewater or Elizabeth Ravenscroft. Tatton Park Tatton.

Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Bridgewater: In 1627 she was born to William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (age 34) and Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne (age 35). In 1641 John Egerton 2nd Earl Bridgewater (age 17) and Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Bridgewater (age 14) were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland 1457-1509. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward IV of England 1442-1483. She the daughter of William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (age 48) and Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne (age 49). He the son of John Egerton 1st Earl Bridgewater (age 62) and Frances Stanley Countess Bridgewater. On 04 Dec 1649 John Egerton 1st Earl Bridgewater (age 70) died. His son John Egerton 2nd Earl Bridgewater (age 26) succeeded 2nd Earl Bridgewater. Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Bridgewater (age 22) by marriage Countess Bridgewater. On 14 Jul 1663 Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Bridgewater (age 36) died.

Elizabeth Ravenscroft: Around 1544 she was born to Thomas Ravenscroft of Bretton (age 29) and Katherine Grosvenor (age 25) in Bretton. In 1576 Thomas Egerton 1st Viscount Brackley (age 36) and Elizabeth Ravenscroft (age 32) were married. In 1588 Elizabeth Ravenscroft (age 44) died in Dodleston.

On 08 May 1674 [her brother-in-law] Bartholomew Beale committed suicide by "throwing himself downe in his frantick fitt" from the upper window of this house.

Around 1675 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 41). Portrait of Margaret Twysden (age 28).

Margaret Twysden: Around 1647 she was born to Thomas Twisden 1st Baronet (age 44) and Jane Tomlinson Lady Twysden. In or before 1685 Thomas Style 2nd Baronet (age 61) and Margaret Twysden (age 37) were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years. On 05 Dec 1718 Margaret Twysden (age 71) died.

Around 1675 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 41). Portrait of Jane Tomlinson Lady Twysden.

Jane Tomlinson Lady Twysden: She was born to John Tomlinson of St Michael's-le-Belfry in York and Eleanor Dosworth. In or before 12 Oct 1640 Thomas Twisden 1st Baronet (age 38) and she were married.

Around 1675 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 41). Self-Portrait.

Around 1675 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 41). Portrait of Bishop Gilbert Burnet (age 31).

Around 1675 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 41). Portrait of Lady Norwich. Probably Mary Maitland Marchioness Teviotdale.

Mary Maitland Marchioness Teviotdale: She was born to John Maitland 1st Duke Lauderdale and Anne Home . In 1666 John Hay 2nd Marquess Teviotdale (age 21) and she were married. She the daughter of John Maitland 1st Duke Lauderdale (age 49) and Anne Home (age 54). He the son of John Hay 1st Marquess Teviotdale (age 40) and Jean Scott Marchioness Teviotdale. On 11 Aug 1697 John Hay 1st Marquess Teviotdale (age 71) died at Edinburgh. His son John Hay 2nd Marquess Teviotdale (age 52) succeeded 2nd Marquess Teviotdale, 3rd Earl Tweeddale. She by marriage Marchioness Teviotdale.

Around 1675 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 41). Portrait of Thomas Coventry 1st Earl Coventry (age 46).

Around 1675 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 41). Portrait of Lady Norwich. Probably Jane Bickerton Duchess Norfolk (age 32) who married the Duke around 1675 being his mistress prior to their marriage.

Jane Bickerton Duchess Norfolk: Around 1643 she was born to Robert Bickerton. Evelyn's Diary. 17 Oct 1671. My Lord Henry Howard (age 43) coming this night to visit my Lord Chamberlain, and staying a day, would needs have me go with him to Norwich, Norfolk, promising to convey me back, after a day or two; this, as I could not refuse, I was not hard to be pursuaded to, having a desire to see that famous scholar and physician, Dr. T. Browne (age 65), author of the Religio Medici and Vulgar Errors, now lately knighted. Thither, then, went my Lord and I alone, in his flying chariot with six horses; and by the way, discoursing with me of several of his concerns, he acquainted me of his going to marry his eldest son (age 43) to one of the King's (age 41) natural daughters [Note. Either Anne Fitzroy Countess Sussex (age 10) or Charlotte Fitzroy Countess Lichfield (age 7).], by the Duchess of Cleveland (age 30); by which he reckoned he should come into mighty favor. He also told me that, though he kept that idle creature, Mrs. B-- [Note. Jane Bickerton Duchess Norfolk (age 28)], and would leave £200 a year to the son [Note. Henry Howard and Jane Bickerton had three sons; not clear which is being referred to since the eldest may have died and the reference may be to a surviving son.] he had by her, he would never marry her, and that the King (age 41) himself had cautioned him against it. All the world knows how he kept his promise [Note. meaning he didn't keep his promise since Henry Howard did marry Jane Bickerton - this a case of John Evelyn writing his diary retrospectively?], and I was sorry at heart to hear what now he confessed to me; and that a person and a family which I so much honored for the sake of that noble and illustrious friend of mine, his grandfather, should dishonor and pollute them both with those base and vicious courses he of late had taken since the death of Sir Samuel Tuke (age 56), and that of his own virtuous lady (my Lady Anne Somerset, sister to the Marquis); who, while they lived, preserved this gentleman by their example and advice from those many extravagances that impaired both his fortune and reputation. Around 1675 Henry Howard 6th Duke of Norfolk (age 46) and Jane Bickerton Duchess Norfolk (age 32) were married. He the son of Henry Howard 22nd Earl Arundel 5th Earl Surrey 2nd Earl Norfolk 1608-1652 and Elizabeth Stewart Countess Arundel and Norfolk. On 13 Dec 1677 Thomas Howard 5th Duke of Norfolk (age 50) died in Padua unmarried. He had suffered mental disabilities all his life. His brother Henry Howard 6th Duke of Norfolk (age 49) succeeded 6th Duke Norfolk, 24th Earl Arundel Sussex, 7th Earl Surrey, 4th Earl Norfolk, 18th Baron Segrave, 19th Baron Strange Blackmere, 17th Baron Mowbray, 16th Baron Talbot, 15th Baron Furnivall, 14th Baron Maltravers, 14th Baron Arundel. Jane Bickerton Duchess Norfolk (age 34) by marriage Duchess Norfolk. The marriage being so unpopular with his family they went abroad for some time. Evelyn's Diary. 23 Jan 1678. Dined with the Duke of Norfolk (age 49), being the first time I had seen him since the death of his elder brother, who died at Padua in Italy, where he had resided above thirty years. The Duke (age 49) had now newly declared his marriage to his concubine (age 35), whom he promised me he never would marry. I went with him to see the Duke of Buckingham (age 49), thence to my Lord Sunderland (age 36), now Secretary of State, to show him that rare piece of Vosterman's (son of old Vosterman), which was a view, or landscape of my Lord's palace, etc., at Althorpe in Northamptonshire. Evelyn's Diary. 25 Aug 1678. There was at Weybridge the Duchess of Norfolk (age 35), Lord Thomas Howard (age 21) (a worthy and virtuous gentleman, with whom my son (age 23) was sometime bred in Arundel House), who was newly come from Rome, where he had been some time; also one of the Duke's daughters, by his first lady. My Lord (age 50) leading me about the house made no scruple of showing me all the hiding places for the Popish priests, and where they said mass, for he was no bigoted Papist. He told me he never trusted them with any secret, and used Protestants only in all businesses of importance. On 28 Aug 1693 Jane Bickerton Duchess Norfolk (age 50) died.

In 1676 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 42) (attributed). Portrait of Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (age 45) wearing the his Garter Collar.

Around 1678 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 44). Portrait of George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax (age 44).

Before 17 Jul 1678 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 45). Portrait of William Pierrepont of Thoresby (age 70).

Around 1680 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 46). Portrait of Elizabeth Percy Duchess Somerset (age 12) as Madonna and Child.Petworth House.

Around 1680 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 46). Portrait of Bishop Edward Stillingfleet (age 44) when Dean of St Pauls.

Around 1680 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 46). Portrait of her husband [her husband] Charles Beale (age 48).

In 1680 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 46). Portrait of William Anson (age 24). Shugborough Hall.

William Anson: In 1656 he was born. Before Aug 1720 William Anson (age 64) and Isabella Carrier were married by which he became the brother-in-law to her sister's husband Thomas Parker 1st Earl Macclesfield (age 54). In Aug 1720 William Anson (age 64) died.

Before 23 Jun 1686 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 53). Portrait of William Coventry (age 58).

In 1687 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 53). Portrait of Edwyn Sadleir 2nd Baronet (age 31).

Edwyn Sadleir 2nd Baronet: Around 1656 he was born to Edwyn Sadlier 1st Baronet (age 36). In 1672 Edwyn Sadlier 1st Baronet (age 52) died. His son Edwyn Sadleir 2nd Baronet (age 16) succeeded 2nd Baronet Sadleir of Temple Disney in Hertfordshire. In 1719 Edwyn Sadleir 2nd Baronet (age 63) died without issue. Baronet Sadleir of Temple Disney in Hertfordshire extinct.

In 1688 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 54). Portrait of Thomas Sydenham "Father of English Medicine" (age 63).

Thomas Sydenham "Father of English Medicine": On 10 Sep 1624 he was born to William Sydenham of Wynford Eagle in Dorset in Wynford Eagle, Dorset. On 29 Dec 1689 Thomas Sydenham "Father of English Medicine" (age 65) died at his house in Pall Mall. He was buried in St James' Church, Piccadilly.

Before 30 Aug 1689 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 56). Portrait of John Lake Bishop Sodor and Man.

Before 29 Dec 1689 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 56). Portrait of Thomas Sydenham "Father of English Medicine" (age 65).

Around 1690 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 56). Portrait of Thomas Fanshawe (age 62).

Around 1690 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 56) (attributed). Portrait of Bishop Edward Stillingfleet (age 54).

1694. Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 60) (possibly). Portrait of Bishop James Gardiner (age 57).

Before 05 Apr 1695 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 62). Portrait of William Russell 7th Baronet.

William Russell 7th Baronet: Around 1726 he was born to Francis Russell 6th Baronet (age 28). Around 1750 Francis Russell 6th Baronet (age 52) died. His son William Russell 7th Baronet (age 24) succeeded 7th Baronet Russell of Chippenham in Wiltshire. On 16 Jan 1758 William Russell 7th Baronet (age 32) died. His second cousin John John Russell 8th Baronet (age 16) succeeded 8th Baronet Russell of Chippenham in Wiltshire.

Before 05 Apr 1695 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 62) (attributed). Portrait of Sophia Mordaunt.

Sophia Mordaunt: She was born to John Mordaunt 1st Earl Peterborough and Elizabeth Howard Countess Peterborough. Before 1707 James Hamilton of Bangor in County Down and she were married. She the daughter of John Mordaunt 1st Earl Peterborough and Elizabeth Howard Countess Peterborough.

Before 05 Apr 1695 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 62). Portrait of Christian Hill.

Christian Hill: She was born to Richard Hill. Around 1681 Admiral John Leake (age 24) and she were married. On 09 Dec 1709 she died.

Around 05 Apr 1695 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 62). Portrait of Mary Morice Lady Carew (age 24).

Mary Morice Lady Carew: In or before 1671 she was born to William Morice 1st Baronet (age 42) and Gertrude Bampfylde Lady Morice.. Before 1682 John Carew 3rd Baronet (age 46) and Mary Morice Lady Carew (age 10) were married. She by marriage Lady Carew of Antony in Cornwall. The difference in their ages was 35 years. Around Jun 1698 Mary Morice Lady Carew (age 27) died.

Before 08 Oct 1699 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 66). Portrait of Isabella Sackville Countess Northampton (age 77).

Isabella Sackville Countess Northampton: On 06 Oct 1622 she was born to Richard Sackville 3rd Earl Dorset (age 33) and Anne Clifford Countess Dorset and Pembroke (age 32). In 1647 James Compton 3rd Earl of Northampton (age 24) and Isabella Sackville Countess Northampton (age 24) were married. They were half fourth cousins.. She by marriage Countess of Northampton. She the daughter of Richard Sackville 3rd Earl Dorset and Anne Clifford Countess Dorset and Pembroke (age 56). He the son of Spencer Compton 2nd Earl of Northampton and Mary Beaumont Countess of Northampton (age 43). On 22 Aug 1719 Isabella Sackville Countess Northampton (age 96) died at Compton Wynyates.

Before 08 Oct 1699 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 66) (attributed). Portrait of Nell Gwyn.

Before 08 Oct 1699 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 66). Portrait of Elizabeth Carey Baroness Savile.

Elizabeth Carey Baroness Savile: In 1570 she was born to Edward Carey (age 30) and Catherine Knyvet Baroness Geneville Beaudasert (age 27). On 20 Nov 1586 John Savile 1st Baron Savile (age 30) and Elizabeth Carey Baroness Savile (age 16) were married. They were fourth cousins.. On 21 Jul 1628 John Savile 1st Baron Savile (age 72) was created 1st Baron Savile of Pomfret. Elizabeth Carey Baroness Savile (age 58) by marriage Baroness Savile of Pomfret. On 22 Jun 1634 Elizabeth Carey Baroness Savile (age 64) died.

Before 08 Oct 1699 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 66) died at her house in Pall Mall [Map].

Before 08 Oct 1699 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 66). Portrait of Lieutenant-General Harry Mordaunt (age 36).

Lieutenant-General Harry Mordaunt: On 29 Mar 1663 he was born to John Mordaunt 1st Viscount Mordaunt (age 36) and Elizabeth Carey Viscountess Mordaunt (age 31) at Parsons Green Farm Fulham. On 22 Jul 1706 Lieutenant-General Harry Mordaunt (age 43) and Margaret Spencer (age 26) were married. They were fourth cousins.. Before 04 Jan 1720 Lieutenant-General Harry Mordaunt (age 56) and Penelope Tipping were married. On 04 Jan 1720 Lieutenant-General Harry Mordaunt (age 56) died.

On 08 Oct 1699 Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 66) was buried at St James' Church under the communion table.

In 1705 [her former husband] Charles Beale (age 73) died.