Charles Bostock

• Son of Robert De Brostick and Emma Bromfield
• Birth: (b.1569) in Grappenhall, Warrington Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England
• Death: December 19, 1633 (69-77) in St Bartholomew By The Exchange, London,, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
• Place of Burial: St. Bartholomew-by-the-Exchange in London, City of London, Greater London, England
• Notes: Charles was "Screvenor of London at St. Bartholomew of London" at the "Master Worshipful"
• Charles had a twin brother Isaac (b 1569)
• Their parents had twelve children, three sets of twins.

Married

• Married: Mary Saunders, on 17 June 1600 at St Helen Bishopgate, London she was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Hagan Saunders.-

Children of Charles Bostock and Mary Saunders

Charles and Mary had three sons: Charles (b.1606), Arthur (b1612), and John (b1614), and five daughters: Mary/Marie (b 1602), Susan (b 1603), Elizabeth (b 1607), Anne (b 1608) Katherine (b1610). Charles Bostocke and family living in London in 1625 and a: "Master of Scrivener's Co. at St. Bartholomew's of London"; and as a "Master Worshipful".

• Mary Bostock, birth 1602. Through Thomas Saunders's daughter; Mary, is our direct link to "Alexander The Great's" second son Robert. of Mechleham. Saunders lineage: THOMAS SAUNDERS OF AGMONDESHAM read about the SEVERN VALLEY, SHROPSHIRE where so many of our Bostock ancestors originated.read about Whixall St Wilfreds and St Batholomew Exchange.htm- http://www.mydunlap.net/Bostock.html. Charles Bostock and Mary Saunder's daughter: Mary Bostock (b 1602) married in 1630 to Needham Langhorne of Poddington {son of Robert Langhorne of Harold Park, county Bedford. .(Mary is our Charles Bostock's sister.) Needham Langhorne left behind a vast fortune upon his death in 1673; including the Manor of Newton Bromswold in Northamptonshire. Needham and son, William Langhorne were active in the East India Company William Langhorne inherited his father's estate noted in his father's will dated 1671; however; in 1667 William and his eldest sister Frances Needham Botiler died; leaving only two daughters as heirs of Needham and Mary Bostock Langhorne estate of "Newton Bromswold": Mary Langhorne ( wife of Robert Townshend), and her sister Anne Langhorne (wife of Thomas Wildmane). Robert and Mary Townshend left England and spent much time in Stafford County, VA where Robert is buried at "Albion". Mary returned to England where she spent her last years and was buried in 1675 at "Newton Bromswold"; which in addition to "Sulgrave Manor" should be known as another ANCESTRIAL HOME OF GEORGE WASHINGTON. This connection explains why Charles Bostock and George Washington both attended the parish of St. Peters, New Kent VA. Robert and Mary Langhorne Townshend had two surviving daughters: Frances and Mary. 1656 Colonel John Washington, the great-great grandson of Lawrence Washington, and the great -grandfather of George Washington crossed the Atlantic. Mary Townshend married Captain/Col. John Washington in 1692 in Westmoreland County, a colony of VA. Lawrence Washington; a wealthy wool merchant and Mayor or Northampton; built "Sulgrave Manor" the offiicial Ancestrial Home of George Washington; located near Banbury, 30 miles from Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon. Lawrence's descendants lived at Sulgrave Manor for over 120 years (1539-1659). John Washington and his wife Mary Townshend Washington acted as guardian of George Washington's father "AUGUSTINE WASHINGTON" during his minority. (Geo. of VA Families from William & Mary College Quarterly)
• Susan Bostock, birth 1603
• Charles Bostock, birth June 9 1606 in St. Bartholomew Exchange, London, London, England & died on Jan 4 1700 in Cheshire, England
• Elizabeth Bostock, birth 1607
• Ann Bostock, birth in 1608
• Katherine Bostock,, birth November 14, 1610 in London, England. Married: John Bradley, on 09 Feb 1629 at St Michael, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. Her birth name was Katherine Bostocke. Original Marriage Record
• Arthur Bostock, birth 1612
• John Bostock, birth 1614

History

Charles (b.1569) seventh son of Robert (b.1522/25) and Emma Bromfeld; Robert son of George (b 1481/85) ; George eldest son of William (b.1450) and Elyn "Ellen" Bostock; William youngest legitimate son of Adam (b 1412) and Elizabeth Venables (b1414.)

Rawlinson "Scrivener's Company Common Papers" 1357-1678 lists Charles Bostocke of Broad Street, London as son of Robert Bostocke of late, Ches. gent. Records of the "Writers of the Court Letter: Company of Scriveners of the City of London": lists Giles Bostock son of William Bostock of Sevenoak, Kent. It lists Giles Bostocke as a Scrivener's assistant to Charles Bostocke {1595}and Charles as Warden 1614. Wardens of the "Cinque Ports" were the Kings peace keeper and the tax collector for the South Eastern counties of Kent, Sussex, Hastings, Romney, Hythe, Dover, and Sandwich."

Robert Bostocke (b 1522/25) married Emme Bromfeld (b 1535) at St. Martin/Martyn Parish, (More on Robert and Emma at the end of this web page)

"Sevenoak", Kent" was also mentioned in my Thomas family lineage.

It is believed Charles b. 1569 was married prior to Mary Saunders and had one son: Gyles/Giles/Gilbert b. 1591

Harleyan Manuscripts 1535 (Part 1B) lists the Bostock's of Bostock in Chester England lists Charles b. 1606 was the son of Charles b. 1569. The village of Bostocke, old county of Cheshire located between the ancient salt-towns of Northwich and Middlewich.

Apparently not much was gathered and documented on Arthur's younger brother Charles (b1569) at St. Wilfrid, Davenham, Cheshire; married Mary Saunders in London in 1600 at St. Helen's. Bishopgate, London In 1625 Charles worked as the: "Master of Scrivener's Co. at St. Bartholomew's of London"; and lists him as a "Master Worshipful" and son of Robert. (Source: Call 034423: St. Bartholomew in London records: Print call 6903504; Batch C022312; Dates:1558-1736)

Mary Saunders was the daughter of Sir Thomas Saunders; KNIGHT and Sherriff of Surrey 1553; and member of parliament for Lewes in 1534. This is the obvious MAIN reason for Charles to migrate to the county Surrey; 200 miles away from his ancestors lands in Cheshire.. Read more about "Sir Thomas Saunders of Agmondesham" above.

His son Charles was baptized at St. Bartholomew Exchange in London in 1606. He attended Oxford University in 1627, Cambridge University in 1631; MA at Oxford in 1634, and received his MD in 1640. Also studied at Leyden in the Netherlands in 1639. He was a Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians (LRCP) in London in 1643. His pedigree was given in the Herald's Visitation of London 1634.

It would be another thirty years before Charles's (b 1569): grandson: Charles (b 1642) left for America in 1671 and settled in New Kent, VA; .Later migrated to Onslow/Duplin County, NC in 1673. .

1614. Charles Bostock was assigned as one of the Wardens of the "Cinque Ports" were the Kings peace keeper and the tax collector for the South Eastern counties of Kent, Sussex, Hastings, Romney, Hythe, Dover, and Sandwich.. (This is the SECOND main reason for Charles to migrate to Surrey)

Because of Charle's marriage to Mary Saunders of Surrey; our branch of the Bostock family of Cheshire is linked to Surrey , and in the 15th century upon Charles appointment as Warden.

Explanation for the confusion about the location of "St Martin's in the fields":

Knowing that Charles Bostock and Mary Saunders were married at St. Helen's Bishopgate London in 1660, and after examining the records of St. Helen's, I am led to several ANCIENT parishs in London that merged with St. Helen's: St Martins Outwich which once stood at the junction of Bishopgate and Threadneedle Street, London. It was demolished in 1874 and eighteen of St. Martin's monuments were transfered to St.Helen's Bishopgate. As time passed, five other churches were merged with St. Helen's (which holds the Tomb of Sir John Spencer) : St. Andrew Undershaft, St. Mary Axe (which holds the crumbling tomb of Juilus Caesar), and St. Ethelburga; all merged and became part of St Helen's Bishopgate.(mss 7493)

Another: "previously known as "Saint. Martin's-in-the-fields" : St. Leonard, Shoreditch, Borrow of "Hackney", Middlesex, London. St. Leonard.

Lord William Bostock , Knight (b 1210) in Cheshire; married Elizabeth Audley (b 1225 at St. Martins Parish).

Their great grandson: Lord William Bostock, Knight (b1315) of Cheshire; married Joan Matilda "Alice" Winnington of Moulton (b1300) of St. Martin Parish

Their son: Sir Adam Bostock (b 1330) in Cheshire; married Margaret Wettenhall (b 1330) of St. Martin Parish.

Their son: Lord Adam Bostock (b 1363) in Cheshire; married Jonet Bradshaw of St. Martin Parish.

Their descendent: Lord Adam Bostock (b 1412) married Elizabeth Venables born abt. 1415 at St. Martin Parish.

William's (b 1450) second wife Elyanor "Ellen" Bostock is the mother of our ancestor George Bostock (b 1485/90); married Emma Holt , daughter of Sir Edward Holt of Wimboldsley. Sir Edward Holt married Jane Bostock at St. Martin's. Jane was the daughter of Adam Bostock (b 1412).

George and Emma's son Robert Bostock (b. 1525) married Emme Brumfield (1535) of St. Martin Parrish .

Through out my fifteen years of research, I have discovered that many Englishman marry the sole heirs of other prominent Englishman. They inherit their wife's property and sometimes the BARONY title of their wife's father. This was done for several reasons: if the family name was near extinction and to acquire the title and estate of the sole heiress.. For example: Thomas Audley became Thomas Stanley; John Legh was the eldest son of William Venables Edmund Audley became Edmund Touchet, and Robert Davenport became Robert Lawton. One of Richard Bostock's sons did the same thing. He changed his name from Charles Bostock to Charles Rich;. upon his marriage to the sole heir of Sir Robert Rich; Mary Frances Rich. You can read about the Barony of Charles Bostock Rich below.

The Barony of Bostock, Saunders and Rich Families: Read More (This is Richard Bostock's Son)

Read more about the Bostock and Huddleston Family of "Millom Castle" and Tattenhall

Sources

Marye Sanders & Charles Bostocke In England Marriages, 1538-1973- Marriage:June 17 1600, Saint Helen Bishopsgate, London, London, England Wife: Marye Sanders Husband: Charles Bostocke Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00142-1 System Origin: England-ODM GS Film number: 375027, 942 B4HA V. 31- https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-30043-1752061-S/marye-sa...

Charles Bostocke in entry for Katherine Bostocke, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"- Name: Katherine Bostocke, Gender Female Christening Date: 14 Nov 1610, Christening Date (Original) 14 NOV 1610 Christening Place: ST BARTHOLOMEW EXCHANGE, LONDON, LONDON, ENGLAND Father's Name: Charles Bostocke- https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NYNG-PQ2

Charles Bostock in entry for John Bostock, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"-from England Births and Christenings Name: John Bostock Gender MaleChristening Date: 07 Jul 1616 Christening Date (Original) 07 JUL 1616Christening Place: ST BARTHOLOMEW EXCHANGE, LONDON, LONDON, ENGLAND, Father's Name: Charles Bostock—https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JM4M-R8J

Charles Bostock in entry for Marie Bostock, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"- Name: Marie Bostock, Gender: Female Christening Date: 05 Sep 1602 Christening Date (Original) 05 SEP 1602 Christening Place: ST BARTHOLOMEW EXCHANGE, LONDON, LONDON, ENGLAND, Father's Name: Charles Bostoc—https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/KV25-3K7/details

Charles Bostocke in entry for Susanna Bostocke, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"-Name: Susanna Bostocke, Gender: Female Christening Date: 22 Jan 1603. Christening Date (Original) 22 JAN 1603 Christening Place: ST BARTHOLOMEW EXCHANGE, LONDON, LONDON, ENGLAND, Father's Name: Charles Bostock—https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J399-PRQ

Charles Bostocke Or Bostock in entry for Anne Bostocke Or Bostock, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"-Name: Anne Bostocke Or Bostock Gender Female Christening Date: 19 Mar 1608 Christening Date (Original) 19 MAR 1608 Christening Place: ST BARTHOLOMEW EXCHANGE, LONDON, LONDON, ENGLAND Death Date: 28 Feb 1616, Father's Name: Charles Bostocke Or Bostock—https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NL5J-62Y

Charles Bostock In England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975- Christening: June 9 1606 St Bartholomew Exchange, London, London, England Father: Charles Bostock Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C02231-2 System Origin: England-ODM GS Film number: 374423- https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-30042-42342162-/charles-...

Cheshire Country Houses" by: Peter de Figueiredo (Tattenhall)

"Cheshire and Chester Archives" DCR, DDS & DCF/F 869 (Barons of Crewe)

Cheshire Seaf" 3rd Series State Papers & Abstract Wills" by: Francis Saunders (Bostock Family of Holt, connection to Bostocks of Churchton and "Tattenhall"

Chester City Quarter Sessions" Cat. Q (Sir Thomas Bostock of Farndon and son Edward 1607)
"Chivalry of Cheshire" by: Morton 1980