Edward Freeman1,2
M, #407291
Last Edited=23 Nov 2009
Citations
- [S4142] Unknown author, Pedigree Recieved from Leominster part of the ' OG Wynn ' Papers - Part of the Jackson papers (RJCW Ref 43) (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).
- [S4132] Robin J Conisbee Wood, online <e-mail address>, Robin J Conisbee Wood (unknown location), downloaded 23 November 2009.
unknown Heath1
F, #407292
Last Edited=23 Nov 2009
Children of unknown Heath and Sir William Coningsby
- Humfrey Coningsby+1 d. bt 1 Oct 1558 - 11 Nov 1558
- Margaret Coningsby+1 b. 1520, d. 16 May 1598
Citations
- [S4132] Robin J Conisbee Wood, online <e-mail address>, Robin J Conisbee Wood (unknown location), downloaded 23 November 2009.
Humfrey Coningsby1,2 
M, #407293, d. between 1 October 1558 and 11 November 1558
Last Edited=23 Nov 2009
Humfrey Coningsby was born at de la Chappell, Warwickshire, EnglandG.2 He was the son of Sir William Coningsby and unknown Heath.2 He died between 1 October 1558 and 11 November 1558 at Honall (Ullenhall).3,2
From 'Juliana Coningsby and her Kinsmen'
By Sophia W Rawlins FSA
The Genealogist Magazine
June 1955
'The will of one Humphrey Coningsby of 'Honall' i.e. Ullenhall was dated October 1 and proved November 11, 1558, at Worcester and from the information in it he appears to be identical with the Humphrey Coningsby of Chapel in the Visitation. He mentions his wife, Alice, his sons Edward, Richard and Thomas and two daughters Dorothy and Alice, and makes his brother-in-law Thomas Corbet executor. I (Sophia Rawlins) have not been able to trace Thomas Corbet and his sister Alice even in the comprehensive pedigrees of the Corbet family in A. E. Corbet’s 'The Family of Corbet', but this will seems sufficient to identify the two Humphreys who both married a Miss Corbet and had an eldest son Edward, though it affords no proof that” Chapell was in fact in Ullenhall. Was Edward’s brother Richard the father of Elizabeth Wyndham? The dates would fit but I can find no further record of this 'Chapel' branch of the Coningsbys, either in Dugdale’s Warwickshire, or the V.C.H., and they may have moved elsewhere.2' Reference: 73.2 His last will was dated 1 October 1558.2
From 'Juliana Coningsby and her Kinsmen'
By Sophia W Rawlins FSA
The Genealogist Magazine
June 1955
'The will of one Humphrey Coningsby of 'Honall' i.e. Ullenhall was dated October 1 and proved November 11, 1558, at Worcester and from the information in it he appears to be identical with the Humphrey Coningsby of Chapel in the Visitation. He mentions his wife, Alice, his sons Edward, Richard and Thomas and two daughters Dorothy and Alice, and makes his brother-in-law Thomas Corbet executor. I (Sophia Rawlins) have not been able to trace Thomas Corbet and his sister Alice even in the comprehensive pedigrees of the Corbet family in A. E. Corbet’s 'The Family of Corbet', but this will seems sufficient to identify the two Humphreys who both married a Miss Corbet and had an eldest son Edward, though it affords no proof that” Chapell was in fact in Ullenhall. Was Edward’s brother Richard the father of Elizabeth Wyndham? The dates would fit but I can find no further record of this 'Chapel' branch of the Coningsbys, either in Dugdale’s Warwickshire, or the V.C.H., and they may have moved elsewhere.2' Reference: 73.2 His last will was dated 1 October 1558.2
Children of Humfrey Coningsby and Alice Corbett
- Thomas Coningsby2
- Dorothy Coningsby2
- Alice Coningsby2
- Edmond Coningsby+2 d. Aug 1572
- Richard Coningsby2 b. b Nov 1558
Citations
- [S4142] Unknown author, Pedigree Recieved from Leominster part of the ' OG Wynn ' Papers - Part of the Jackson papers (RJCW Ref 43) (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).
- [S4132] Robin J Conisbee Wood, online <e-mail address>, Robin J Conisbee Wood (unknown location), downloaded 23 November 2009.
- [S4136] Unknown author, "Juliana Coningsby and her Kinsmen", The Genealogist Magazine (Sep 1955). Hereinafter cited as "Juliana Coningsby and her Kinsmen."
Alice Corbett1,2
F, #407294
Last Edited=23 Nov 2009
Children of Alice Corbett and Humfrey Coningsby
- Thomas Coningsby2
- Dorothy Coningsby2
- Alice Coningsby2
- Edmond Coningsby+2 d. Aug 1572
- Richard Coningsby2 b. b Nov 1558
Citations
- [S4142] Unknown author, Pedigree Recieved from Leominster part of the ' OG Wynn ' Papers - Part of the Jackson papers (RJCW Ref 43) (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).
- [S4132] Robin J Conisbee Wood, online <e-mail address>, Robin J Conisbee Wood (unknown location), downloaded 23 November 2009.
Edmond Coningsby1,2
M, #407295, d. August 1572
Last Edited=27 Nov 2009
Edmond Coningsby was born at de la Chappell, Warwickshire, EnglandG.2 He was the son of Humfrey Coningsby and Alice Corbett.2 He died in August 1572.2
Is this the Edmund that was executed for Forgery. Barry Watson's ideas follow.
Edmund was one of the Grooms of the King’s Chamber. The above date is given as the date of his execution so the letters dated 11th. of Aug. must have been entered late.
That benefit Edmund derived from his forgery I could not find, but on the 16th. Jan. 1535 there was a Warrent for game to the Keeper of the Great Park of Henley Nordon (to deliver a doe to was this Edmund having one of the King’s deer after using the Royal Signet ?
As to the identity of Edmund, he could have been the son of Humphrey la Chappell in Warwickshire. (This Edmund is, on some pedigrees, listed as Edward ?) A possible clue is the location of the above ‘Great Park of Henley Nordon’, whoever wrote up the details of the warrant for game placed an asterisk against Henley Nordon and ? Henley in Arden. It is possible that the writer knew that Edmund was from the Morton Bagot! Ullenhall area ? (see the article by Sophia W. Rawlins, Genealogist Magazine June 15th. 1955, for her speculation that Chappell was in Ullenhall)
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Letters in the public Domain:-
Page 54O 30 Henry VIII.26 July. 1538.
1462.
[SIR] Ric. GRESHAM to CROMWELL.
Assembled today at the Guildhall for the arraighnment of Edmund Conysby, prisoner in Newgate. All the bills sent to Gresham by Cromwell which had any date were dated before 4 Feb. 27 Hen VIll., which is before the making of the statute. As to the other bills being signed, and having no date, nor of the conterfieght signet, we have no proof when they were signed and made. Has therefore adjonrned the session till Wednesday next.
Asks Cromwell to send his confession and other evidence for enforcing the indictment, which rehearses that he counterfeited the Kings sign and privy signet, 1 May last and divers times before and after, since the making the statute, of which there is no evidence. If your Lordship will send instructions for declaration of the truth, we will proceed according to our duty, and if we have no octher evidence than these bills and counterfeight signet, if it be your pleasure tha we shall proceed upon such presumptions as we have, we will do our diligence. London, Friday, 26 July.
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2 Aug. 1538
13
[Sir] Ric. GRESHAM to CROMWELL.
Conesby is found guilty and judged to be hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyborne. He asked to speak with Cromwell or Mr. Whreysseley for the King’s advantage. Sends his letter.
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11 Aug. 1572.
72
[Sir] Ric. GRESHAM to CROMWELL.
Conyngsby confesses that he had nothing to say to Cromwell or Wrythesley, but only wanted to put off that he might obtain pardon. The 440l. he wrote of is a debt of the old bp. of Lincoln to some of his old friends, which is now in the hands of the present bishop, owing to the 1538. owing to the renunciation of the late bishop’s executors. 'This is the 400l that he will give to the King’s highness for to have his pardon, which is worth nothing. So I have put him to execution and God Pardon him.'
.........................................................................................................................................................................2 He was also known as Edward.
Is this the Edmund that was executed for Forgery. Barry Watson's ideas follow.
Edmund was one of the Grooms of the King’s Chamber. The above date is given as the date of his execution so the letters dated 11th. of Aug. must have been entered late.
That benefit Edmund derived from his forgery I could not find, but on the 16th. Jan. 1535 there was a Warrent for game to the Keeper of the Great Park of Henley Nordon (to deliver a doe to was this Edmund having one of the King’s deer after using the Royal Signet ?
As to the identity of Edmund, he could have been the son of Humphrey la Chappell in Warwickshire. (This Edmund is, on some pedigrees, listed as Edward ?) A possible clue is the location of the above ‘Great Park of Henley Nordon’, whoever wrote up the details of the warrant for game placed an asterisk against Henley Nordon and ? Henley in Arden. It is possible that the writer knew that Edmund was from the Morton Bagot! Ullenhall area ? (see the article by Sophia W. Rawlins, Genealogist Magazine June 15th. 1955, for her speculation that Chappell was in Ullenhall)
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Letters in the public Domain:-
Page 54O 30 Henry VIII.26 July. 1538.
1462.
[SIR] Ric. GRESHAM to CROMWELL.
Assembled today at the Guildhall for the arraighnment of Edmund Conysby, prisoner in Newgate. All the bills sent to Gresham by Cromwell which had any date were dated before 4 Feb. 27 Hen VIll., which is before the making of the statute. As to the other bills being signed, and having no date, nor of the conterfieght signet, we have no proof when they were signed and made. Has therefore adjonrned the session till Wednesday next.
Asks Cromwell to send his confession and other evidence for enforcing the indictment, which rehearses that he counterfeited the Kings sign and privy signet, 1 May last and divers times before and after, since the making the statute, of which there is no evidence. If your Lordship will send instructions for declaration of the truth, we will proceed according to our duty, and if we have no octher evidence than these bills and counterfeight signet, if it be your pleasure tha we shall proceed upon such presumptions as we have, we will do our diligence. London, Friday, 26 July.
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2 Aug. 1538
13
[Sir] Ric. GRESHAM to CROMWELL.
Conesby is found guilty and judged to be hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyborne. He asked to speak with Cromwell or Mr. Whreysseley for the King’s advantage. Sends his letter.
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11 Aug. 1572.
72
[Sir] Ric. GRESHAM to CROMWELL.
Conyngsby confesses that he had nothing to say to Cromwell or Wrythesley, but only wanted to put off that he might obtain pardon. The 440l. he wrote of is a debt of the old bp. of Lincoln to some of his old friends, which is now in the hands of the present bishop, owing to the 1538. owing to the renunciation of the late bishop’s executors. 'This is the 400l that he will give to the King’s highness for to have his pardon, which is worth nothing. So I have put him to execution and God Pardon him.'
.........................................................................................................................................................................2 He was also known as Edward.
Children of Edmond Coningsby
Citations
- [S4142] Unknown author, Pedigree Recieved from Leominster part of the ' OG Wynn ' Papers - Part of the Jackson papers (RJCW Ref 43) (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).
- [S4132] Robin J Conisbee Wood, online <e-mail address>, Robin J Conisbee Wood (unknown location), downloaded 23 November 2009.
Richard Coningsby1,2
M, #407296
Last Edited=23 Nov 2009
Citations
- [S4142] Unknown author, Pedigree Recieved from Leominster part of the ' OG Wynn ' Papers - Part of the Jackson papers (RJCW Ref 43) (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).
- [S4132] Robin J Conisbee Wood, online <e-mail address>, Robin J Conisbee Wood (unknown location), downloaded 23 November 2009.
Thomas Coningsby1,2
M, #407297
Last Edited=23 Nov 2009
Children of Thomas Coningsby and unknown Greville
Citations
- [S4142] Unknown author, Pedigree Recieved from Leominster part of the ' OG Wynn ' Papers - Part of the Jackson papers (RJCW Ref 43) (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).
- [S4132] Robin J Conisbee Wood, online <e-mail address>, Robin J Conisbee Wood (unknown location), downloaded 23 November 2009.
John Coningsby1,2
M, #407298
Last Edited=23 Nov 2009
Citations
- [S4142] Unknown author, Pedigree Recieved from Leominster part of the ' OG Wynn ' Papers - Part of the Jackson papers (RJCW Ref 43) (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).
- [S4132] Robin J Conisbee Wood, online <e-mail address>, Robin J Conisbee Wood (unknown location), downloaded 23 November 2009.
unknown Greville1,2
F, #407299
Last Edited=23 Nov 2009
Children of unknown Greville and Thomas Coningsby
Citations
- [S4142] Unknown author, Pedigree Recieved from Leominster part of the ' OG Wynn ' Papers - Part of the Jackson papers (RJCW Ref 43) (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).
- [S4132] Robin J Conisbee Wood, online <e-mail address>, Robin J Conisbee Wood (unknown location), downloaded 23 November 2009.
Francis Coningsby1,2
M, #407300, b. before 1617
Last Edited=23 Nov 2009
Francis Coningsby was born before 1617.2 He was the son of Thomas Coningsby and unknown Greville.2
Reference: 80.2 He was also known as Captain.2 We have reason to believe that this Francis is Captain Francis Coningsby, Jackson in his pedigree describes him as Franciscus C. Capitanus
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21 Dec 1617 ACTS OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL (RJCW Ref 115)
Whereas a peticion was this day exhibited to the Boarde by the millitary company exercising in the parish of St. Martines in the Feildes wherein they make humble suite that as heretofore their Honors have ben pleased to approve of their late Capten Thomas Holcroft, now deceased, and to give good allowance of their practize in armes, soe their Lordships would vouchsafe the continewance of their honorable favor towardes them with this addicion of incouragement that they may from tyme to tyme by order from the Boarde make free choice of a capten or comaunder to their said company and use and enjove such and the like priviledges and enablemerites in the settleing and practize of their said armes as the Company of the Artillery Garden in London nave and doe use for the disposing and ordering of their society. Their Lordships haveinge taken consideracion thereof forasmuch as the exercise is meere voluntary, and proceedeth only from their owne readines and dispocision to the same, and that they have ben at a greate charge as well in purchasing a peice of grownd, and inclosing it with a bricke wall to practize in, as in fitting themselves with faire and serviceable armes, to the strength and advantage of theis partes upon all occasions, it was thought meete to give all favour and assistance to the said company by condiscending to this their request only it was held expedient that they should present the capten they make choice of to receivethe approbacion and allowance of this Board. Whereupon they made humble offerr to their Lordships’ favorable acceptance of Capten Francis Coninsby whoe presenting himself withall to the Table and being knowne to most of their Lordships to be a gentleman of good quality and experience in the use of armes haveing served longe in lreland, the Low Countries, and likewise in Denmark, and beinge otherwise well affected, their Lordships gave good allowance and approbacion of their said choice, and did accordlingly order that the said Capten Conninsbie might exercise the said millitary company at fitt and convenient tymes as hath formerly accustomed with relacion alwaies to such directions as the company shall receive from his Majestic’s lieutenantes of the county of Middlesex whoe are hereby to take notice of this their Lordships’ admittance and approbacion, and give from to tyme to tyme such further order for the advauncement of the service as shal be expedient
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Hull Kingston Miscellaneous 329 (RJCW Ref 83)
M145 1626-7 20th MarchCopy of a Commision to Captain Coningsby to take over levies of 1350 foot and to transport them to Stoad in Germany from the port of Hull.
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Kingston on Hull - Letters:- page 186 (RJCW Ref 84 )
L.2311627 17th April. Manor of York.
Emanuel, Lord Scropes to All Mayors, head Constables, pettie Constables or other officers in the several Constabulaties in the way to Hull.
Referring to the deserter, Richard Towler and requiring that he be delivered to Kingston upon Hull, Apprehended is a receipt for the said Richard Towler. Signed 'Fra Coningbye'
L2321627 19th April York
The Lord Mayor of York, Elias Micklethwaite, to Mayor and Aldermen
Forwarding two leters from the Lords of the Coucil - one to Captain Coningsbie and the other to the Mayor and alderman, Commisioners for ordering the solidiers
L.234 1627 20 April Hull
The Mayor, Bernard Smyth, Fm. Coningesbie, John Lister and Thomas Wright
to The Wardens, &c., of the Hull Trinity house
Stating that the soldiers going to Germany were to be landed in the River Weser instead of Bremen and asking their advice as to whether the ships could safely enter the Weser and whether there were any pilots in the town to conduct the ships and harbour them in the river.
L.235162720 April Hull
The Wardens, &c., of the Hull Trinity House to The Mayor, Francis Conningsbie, John Lister and Thomas Wright
Stating that they were unable to find any suitable master or pilot to conduct ships into the River Weser, nor was the River known to any of them to give report thereon. Signed' Henry Chambers, John Helmsley, wardens; John Preston, Thomas Ferres, Cuthbert Thompson, George Carlill, William Crew, Christopher Frisbie.2'
Reference: 80.2 He was also known as Captain.2 We have reason to believe that this Francis is Captain Francis Coningsby, Jackson in his pedigree describes him as Franciscus C. Capitanus
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21 Dec 1617 ACTS OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL (RJCW Ref 115)
Whereas a peticion was this day exhibited to the Boarde by the millitary company exercising in the parish of St. Martines in the Feildes wherein they make humble suite that as heretofore their Honors have ben pleased to approve of their late Capten Thomas Holcroft, now deceased, and to give good allowance of their practize in armes, soe their Lordships would vouchsafe the continewance of their honorable favor towardes them with this addicion of incouragement that they may from tyme to tyme by order from the Boarde make free choice of a capten or comaunder to their said company and use and enjove such and the like priviledges and enablemerites in the settleing and practize of their said armes as the Company of the Artillery Garden in London nave and doe use for the disposing and ordering of their society. Their Lordships haveinge taken consideracion thereof forasmuch as the exercise is meere voluntary, and proceedeth only from their owne readines and dispocision to the same, and that they have ben at a greate charge as well in purchasing a peice of grownd, and inclosing it with a bricke wall to practize in, as in fitting themselves with faire and serviceable armes, to the strength and advantage of theis partes upon all occasions, it was thought meete to give all favour and assistance to the said company by condiscending to this their request only it was held expedient that they should present the capten they make choice of to receivethe approbacion and allowance of this Board. Whereupon they made humble offerr to their Lordships’ favorable acceptance of Capten Francis Coninsby whoe presenting himself withall to the Table and being knowne to most of their Lordships to be a gentleman of good quality and experience in the use of armes haveing served longe in lreland, the Low Countries, and likewise in Denmark, and beinge otherwise well affected, their Lordships gave good allowance and approbacion of their said choice, and did accordlingly order that the said Capten Conninsbie might exercise the said millitary company at fitt and convenient tymes as hath formerly accustomed with relacion alwaies to such directions as the company shall receive from his Majestic’s lieutenantes of the county of Middlesex whoe are hereby to take notice of this their Lordships’ admittance and approbacion, and give from to tyme to tyme such further order for the advauncement of the service as shal be expedient
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Hull Kingston Miscellaneous 329 (RJCW Ref 83)
M145 1626-7 20th MarchCopy of a Commision to Captain Coningsby to take over levies of 1350 foot and to transport them to Stoad in Germany from the port of Hull.
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Kingston on Hull - Letters:- page 186 (RJCW Ref 84 )
L.2311627 17th April. Manor of York.
Emanuel, Lord Scropes to All Mayors, head Constables, pettie Constables or other officers in the several Constabulaties in the way to Hull.
Referring to the deserter, Richard Towler and requiring that he be delivered to Kingston upon Hull, Apprehended is a receipt for the said Richard Towler. Signed 'Fra Coningbye'
L2321627 19th April York
The Lord Mayor of York, Elias Micklethwaite, to Mayor and Aldermen
Forwarding two leters from the Lords of the Coucil - one to Captain Coningsbie and the other to the Mayor and alderman, Commisioners for ordering the solidiers
L.234 1627 20 April Hull
The Mayor, Bernard Smyth, Fm. Coningesbie, John Lister and Thomas Wright
to The Wardens, &c., of the Hull Trinity house
Stating that the soldiers going to Germany were to be landed in the River Weser instead of Bremen and asking their advice as to whether the ships could safely enter the Weser and whether there were any pilots in the town to conduct the ships and harbour them in the river.
L.235162720 April Hull
The Wardens, &c., of the Hull Trinity House to The Mayor, Francis Conningsbie, John Lister and Thomas Wright
Stating that they were unable to find any suitable master or pilot to conduct ships into the River Weser, nor was the River known to any of them to give report thereon. Signed' Henry Chambers, John Helmsley, wardens; John Preston, Thomas Ferres, Cuthbert Thompson, George Carlill, William Crew, Christopher Frisbie.2'
Citations
- [S4142] Unknown author, Pedigree Recieved from Leominster part of the ' OG Wynn ' Papers - Part of the Jackson papers (RJCW Ref 43) (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).
- [S4132] Robin J Conisbee Wood, online <e-mail address>, Robin J Conisbee Wood (unknown location), downloaded 23 November 2009.
