Dame Anne Glover

From Some Glover History, with information taken from "Glover Memorials and Genealogies" by Anna Glover, 1867, posted on (and accessed March 12, 2016):

http://www.glovernet.org/text/english%20history%20of%20glovers.htm

Glovers of Rainhill Parish. Prescott, Lancashire, England.

Rainhill Parish is situated in the County of Lancashire. It is situated in the western part of the County, and it is from here that John Glover under Governor Winthrop set sail for New England in 1630. Thomas, the earl of Lancaster, sold land to Thomas Glover in the period of Elizabeth. Thomas Glover conveyed these lands to his eldest son, Mr. John Glover of Rainhill, afterwards of Dorchester and Boston. In 1652, by deed of gift, the lands were conveyed by John to his eldest son, Mr. Thomas Glover of London, Merchant. The Glovers were not early in Lancashire. The County history does not give any account of them until nearly the close of the sixteenth century. The following three records were recorded in the Parish records: Henry Glover was married to _______ _______, 22, December, 1574 William Glover and Anne Goverard were married on 6 November, 1578. Thomas Glover and Margery Deane were married on 10 February, 1594.

From what county these individuals had their origin, or what line they connect with, has not been ascertained. It is confidently believed, however, that they were led to the northern counties by the religious persecution which occurred about the middle of the sixteen century and by which some of the families of Glover and others suffered severely. Henry, the first above recorded, appears to have remained and settled there, some of whose descendants are still living in the same place. Of William, the records give nothing further, and evidence seems to indicate that he settled in London, and was the William Glover, dyer and Alderman, afterwards, Sir William Glover – wife Anne, who after his elevation became the Lady Anne, and distinguished herself by her benevolence. Thomas Glover, whose marriage is given above, remained and lived in Rainhill. He purchased lands there of Thomas Lancaster, son of the Earl of the Duchy, and of Edward Eccleston, Esq., in Eccleston; also of Lyman Garnet, Esq., and became the possessor of several estates there, all of which he conveyed before his decease, to his eldest son John Glover. There is a link wanting in the genealogical chain, which would give a certainty to the family he connects with, as the names of the parents of Thomas Glover, of Rainhill have never been obtained. Tradition says they originated in some of the oldest counties of England, as Kent or Warwickshire. Heralds confirm this by the armorial bearings they grant to the families of this line, and from all that has been gathered the strongest presumption, aided by tradition, evinces and determines his relationship and connection with the family of Robert, alias Thomas Glover, Somerset Herald, whose parents were from Coventry in Warwickshire, and from Ashford in Kent – either by direct descent or by collateral ties of consanguinity; and the same evidence obtains in the belief that there was a relationship or kinship existing between Robert the martyr, of 1555, and the Somerset Herald, who died in London in 1588.

Dame Anne Glover widow of Sir William Glover made her Will 25th November 1612 - requesting she be buried next to her husband in St Stephen Coleman Street - "The Lady Glover" was buried at St Stephen Coleman Street on 15th December 1612; London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812; City of London; St Stephen, Coleman Street; 1598-1636; image 155 of 179.

Probate of her Will was granted 9th February 1612/3;
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D904660; PROB 11/121/134; Will of Dame Anne Glover, Widow of London; Date: 09 February 1613

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Glover-8722

When William wrote his will on 17 October 1603 he only identified his married 'daughter Roberts' (plus her husband and their daughter Ann) - his unmarried offspring were just listed as 'my six children now living'.[4]

When Ann wrote her will on 25 Nov 1612 she named her children in much more detail including daughter Alice "Burradell" (following the convention of naming her married daughters by their married name).[5]

References

• The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 121 < AncestrySharing >