Barbara Brett

Sir Edward Brett, Kt., born 1608. He married Barbara, only daughter of Sir John Fleming, Kt. This Edward Brett was knighted by Charles I at the battle of Lostwithiel, Cornwall, Aug. 31, 1644. He had gallantly, in view of the King, charged the Parliamentary forces, and "received a shott in his left arm, and having brought his men off, retreated to be drest, when the King called him and took his sword which was drawn in his hand, and knighted him on his horse's back." Sir Edward Brett died, s.p., aged 75, Feb. 12, 1682/3, and is buried in Bexley Church, Kent, where there is an elaborate monumental inscription, recording his military services in behalf of King Charles, and afterwards in the Netherlands, under William, then Prince of Orange.

He purchased Blendon Hall, Bexley, Kent in 1673 The will of Sir Edward Brett, Serjeant Porter to the King, of Bexley, Kent dated 22 Dec 1682 was proved on 17 Mar 1683/4. No wife or children were named but he named his sister Mary Isham, her children and her grandchildren. He also bequeathed £10 to the poor of Toddington.

References

• Will of Sir Edward Brett, Serjeant Porter to the King of Bexley, Kent. Repository The National Archives ref PROB 11/375/374