Edward Strode

Possibly duplicate of Edward William Gunning Strode, IV and/or Edward Strode

GEDCOM Note

Misnomer of the Ship "Paysay"

In accordance with a number of family researchers and an unnamed Bryan descendant, it has been determined that the Edward Strode family did not travel on a ship entitled "The Paysay" when they made their voyage to America. The word "paysay" is a transliteration of the word "passage." Through numerous interpretations, the word "passage" most likely evolved into the word "paysay," creating confusion regarding the name of the ship on which the Strodes sailed. All early lists of ships during this period of time have been researched and no ship with the name Paysay appears. It is probably, since the Strode family was in the shipping business, that they sailed to America on one of the Strode family-owned company ships. This would lend itself to the fact that the family's name does not appear on any ship passenger lists during this period. We will likely never know the true name of the ship that brought the Strode orphans to America and on which Edward and Susannah Hatchett Strode died, but it seems safe to say, it was not the "Paysay."

Paysay Misnomer Posted 17 Aug 2012 by LindaJohnston101 _________________________________

_____ The Role of the Strodes in the Monmouth Rebellion Posted 04 Dec 2010 by LindaJohnston101

The Role of the Strodes in the Monmouth Rebellion

• Taken from The Strode-Barr Descendancy by Wallace Barr, Jr.

"Charles I became King of England in 1625 when the country was in a troubled and distrubed state. During the first four years of his reign, he called three parliaments, with all of which he quarreled and dismissed. Thus, Charles reigned without a parliament in an arbitrary and oppressive manner for eleven years. In 1640, he was forced to call Parliament. William Strode (1589-1666) was an elected member of this parliament from Ilchester, Somerset County. This Parliament is known as the Long Parliament because it was in session from 1640 to 1653.

By 1640 confidence in the King had waned to low levels; he could not be trusted and the country was in danger of anarchy. During the debate, the King's friends in Parliament became known as 'Royalists' or 'Caraliers'. The opposition led by Oliver Cromwell received its chief support from the merchants, shop keepers, small free holders and a whole body of non-conformists and puritan members of the Church of England. The opposition were know as 'Roundheads' or 'Parliamentarians'. The royalists were largely the nobles, clergy, country gentlemen, Roman Catholics and others who disliked puritan austerity.

The demands (19 propositions) of Parliament were such that the King would become a puppet. At this point (1642) Charles I chose to draw the sword and the situation reached its climax on the battlefield in a storm of violence usually witnessed only in civil or religious strife. This was a combination of both.

The following description of events occurred in Somerset County and largely in Shepton Mallet. The Marquess of Hertford, heading up the Royalists' efforts headquartered in Wells, north of Shepton Mallet, issued warrants to several 'hundred' of people requiring them to supply men and arms.

The Deputy Lieutenant of the County retaliated by issuing warants instructing the 'hundred' to ignore the Marguess and to adhere to Parliament. The Deputy Lieutenant and committee announced a meeting to be held at Shepton Mallet on 1 August 1642 to take measures to preserve the peace.

The Marguess at Wells instructed Sir Ralph Hopton, M.P., Royalist Thomas Smith, and Sir Fernando Gorges with 100 mounted Cavaliers to ride to Shepton Mallet and publish the commission of Array.

The following morning Colonel William Strode, hearing of Sir Ralph Hopton's intentions, rode from his manor house with his son and four servants, all but two of them well armed. They reached the marketplace in Shepton Mallet about the same time saw Sir Ralph Hopton and his Cavaliers. Colonel Strode demanded to know the reason for the Cavaliers' visit and such a show of arms. Sir Ralph bid him to alight and hear the petition read. To which Col. Strode barked: 'I came not to hear petitions, but to suppress insurrections, and considerably aroused, demanded they leave town. In reply, Sir Ralph laid hold of Col. Strode and arrested him on suspicion of Treason.

In the struggle that ensued, Sir Fernando Gorges struck Col. Strode with a halbert (similar to a pikestaff) knocking Col. Strode from his horse. A number of Cavaliers drew their swords and held their points toward his body. Seeing this, one of Col. Strode's servants drew a pistol and held it to Sir Ralph Hopton and would have killed him but for a quick witted Sheptonian (a Mr. White) who snatched the pistol from him.

Col. Strode thus arrested was handed over to the local constable. Sir Ralph started to read the Royalist Petition and asked for supporters to come forward. After much mumbling and cursing from the large and rapidly growing crowd, only one man stepped forward, an Nicholas Dawton, which Col. Strode was asked to notice. To which he shouted: 'This is of no surprise to me. For this man is but one of the incendaries of the town, but we are of the County and of Parliament and I demand, therefore, sir, you quit the town.' On this the constable was instructed to take Col. Strode before the Marguess of Hertford at Wells.

But shortly, a disturbance from the direction of Town Street caused a distraction. A single Cavalier came at full gallop and forced his way through the dense crowd to Sir Ralph Hopton's side and told him that many country folk were closing in on Shepton Mallet in support of Col. Strode. At this news Sir Hopton and his Cavaliers turned and rode in haste from Shepton Mallet, a much disillusioned and angry man. He and his followers, on retreat, were spreading violence and terror amongst those he met.

Following the departure of the Cavaliers, the poor constable became the center of abuse and was compelled to release Col. Strode or lose his life. Col. Strode, one of Shepton Mallet's most wealthy clothiers, was loved and respected by rich and poor alike. Learning of the meeting, the tradesmen, yeomen and peasants swarmed to his support.

Before noon, without warrant or request, upwards of 2,000 people had joined Col. Strode's ranks. Scout reported that many people coming to join Col. Strode were met by the Royalists and were beaten and wounded with ammunition and supplies taken from them.

As a result of the cowardly attacks, charges and counter charges between the Parliamentarians' and the Royalists' forces occurred. In another attempt to read the Commission of Array, Lord Hertford left Wells for Shepton Mallet. He was met about half way by Col. Strode and one hundred fifty horsemen. After much debate, a treacherous assault was made on Col. Strode's regiment. At least a dozen were cut to pieces and many more injured. Despite the element of surprise, the Marguess was not able to stand it and turned tail to Wells.

The Marquess of Hertford wrote a long letter to the House of Lords 25 August 1642 of which a small portion said '...that

William Strode and George Malliard had made great preparation of arms and ammunition in the towns' houses and diver low persons had given out that such and such house should be fired and the streets should run with blood.'

From an original document, being a Parliamentary levey, signed by William Strode of Shepton Mallet and dated 26th August 1644 "Whereas, this county hath extraordinarily suffered in their persons, goods, houses, lands and estates by great and bloody cruelties, oppressions, extortions, and many other wicked inventures of papist cavaliers, and other enemies...for the prevention of further mischief, and for the preservation of the true protestant religion... and by the authority of Parliament, require and command you to raise within your hundred fiftie able men of body and to arm them with the best arms you have or can provide and bring them to this town...'

Later, at what became known as the 'Siege of Wells' the city found itself surrounded by Parliamentarian guns on the Bristol, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet sides. Col. Strode had 2,000 men, ordinances and a hundred and fifty horses. The Royalists evacuated the city. Following this the Royalists and Roundheads marched and counter marched throughout the unhappy land leaving bloodshed, violence and death in their wake. Both Royalists and Parliamentarians took their toll on Shepton Mallet, probably more from the latter, for Puritan fanaticism made sad havoc on many ecclesiastical buildings.

Following the capture and execution of Charles I in 1649, the people of Shepton Mallet returned to manufacturing and to agriculture. The town returned with vigor to both work and leisure.

Yet the day was not far distant when Shepton Mallet would play an even more intimate part in another drama, more bloody, more violent, than it had yet experienced--that of the Duke of Monmouth's abortive attempt for the Crown, so bringing a reign of terror upon this town more terrible than English history has hitherto known.

The Strodes were heavily involved in this rebellion. There are various accounts of how William Strode (?-1694), eldest son and heir of William Strode (1589-1666), entertained the Duke of Monmouth in 1680 at Barrington. In the year 1685, the Duke of Monmouth made an attempt to obtain the throne of England from his uncle, King James II. William Strode was in sympathy with Monmouth and sent him supplies of horses and money.

While he did this, he was not the only member of the family who openly aided Monmouth. William's brother, Edward Strode of Downside, gave this Royal Rebel one hundred guineas. The gift of these guineas was not the only aid that Edward rendered. After the dreadful Battle of Sedgmore, Somerset County, Monmouth fled to Shepton Mallet on the 6th day of July 1686. His trusty friend, Edward Strode, at the risk of his own life and fortune, gave the unfortunate fugitive shelter at Downside for the night. Monmouth presented Edward Strode with his brace of pistols as a token of gratitude for the loyalty shown him.

Retribution came thick and fast for the rebels. Col. Kirke with a large band of calvary was sent to Somersetshire to 'teach the rebels a lesson.' Kirke and his forces extorted large sums of money from those that were able to pay. Edward Strode of Downside was among this group. His brother, William must have been able to buy his pardon. The accused who were poor were sentenced without trial and hanged.

But King James II, feeling that many rich delinquents had escaped for money, sent Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys into the West County. He was the most diabilic judge that ever sat on the bench. Jeffreys was a murderous circuit judge who conducted what has become know as the Bloody Assize. Upward of 300 persons were executed after short trials; many were whipped, imprisoned and fined, and nearly 1,000 were sent as slaves to American plantations. Judge Jeffres was rewarded by King James II with the post of Lord High Chancellor. after King James abdicated, the Chancellor was committed to the Tower where he died in disgrace.

Edward Strode, who gave Monmouth one hundred guineas and provided shelter while he was on the run, was granted a pardon, solely through his ability to pay for it (reportedly 40 pounds). Bernard Strode, the fifth son of William and Joan Barnard Strode, was beheaded in the Bloody Assize. On 10th March 1686 an amnesty or proclamation of pardon was issued for all those involved in the rebellion led by Monmouth.

Edward Strode of Downside was heavily involved in the Monmouth led rebellion of 1685, but he survived the times undoubtedly because of his wealth. Soon afterwards, however, he fled to France and/or Holland with his children and sickly wife and eventually to the colonies.

&ltp&gtMisnomer of the Ship "Paysay"&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gt&lt/p&gt&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtIn accordance with a number of family researchers and an unnamed Bryan descendant, it has been determined that the Edward Strode family did nottravel on a ship entitled "The Paysay" when they made their voyage to America. The word "paysay" is a transliteration of the word "passage." Through numerous interpretations, the word "passage" most likely evolved into the word "paysay," creating confusion regarding the name of the ship on which the Strodes sailed. All early lists of ships during this period of time have been researched and no ship with the name Paysay appears. It is probably, since the Strode family was in the shipping business, that they sailed to America on one of the Strode family-owned company ships. This would lend itself to the fact that the family's name does not appear on any ship passenger lists during this period. We will likely never know the true name of the ship that brought the Strode orphans to America and on which Edward and Susannah Hatchett Strode died, but it seems safe to say, it was not the "Paysay."&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtPaysay Misnomer&lt/p&gt&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtPosted 17 Aug 2012&lt/p&gt&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtby LindaJohnston101&lt/p&gt&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gt______________________________________&lt/p&gt&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtThe Role of the Strodes in the Monmouth Rebellion&lt/p&gt&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtPosted 04 Dec 2010&lt/p&gt&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtby LindaJohnston101&lt/p&gt&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtThe Role of the Strodes in the Monmouth Rebellion&lt/p&gt&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gt*Taken from The Strode-Barr Descendancy by Wallace Barr, Jr.&lt/p&gt&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gt"Charles I became King of England in 1625 when the country was in a troubled and distrubed state. During the first four years of his reign, he called three parliaments, with all of which he quarreled and dismissed. Thus, Charles reigned without a parliament in an arbitrary and oppressive manner for eleven years. In 1640, he was forced to call Parliament. William Strode (1589-1666) was an elected member of this parliament from Ilchester, Somerset County. This Parliament is known as the Long Parliament because it was in session from 1640 to 1653.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtBy 1640 confidence in the King had waned to low levels; he could not be trusted and the country was in danger of anarchy. During the debate, the King's friends in Parliament became known as 'Royalists' or 'Caraliers'. The opposition led by Oliver Cromwell received its chief support from the merchants, shop keepers, small free holders and a whole body of non-conformists and puritan members of the Church of England. The opposition were know as 'Roundheads' or 'Parliamentarians'. The royalists were largely the nobles, clergy, country gentlemen, Roman Catholics and others who disliked puritan austerity.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtThe demands (19 propositions) of Parliament were such that the King would become a puppet. At this point (1642) Charles I chose to draw the sword and the situation reached its climax on the battlefield in a storm of violence usually witnessed only in civil or religious strife. This was a combination of both.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtThe following description of events occurred in Somerset County and largely in Shepton Mallet. The Marquess of Hertford, heading up the Royalists' efforts headquartered in Wells, north of Shepton Mallet, issued warrants to several 'hundred' of people requiring them to supply men and arms.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtThe Deputy Lieutenant of the County retaliated by issuing warants instructing the 'hundred' to ignore the Marguess and to adhere to Parliament. The Deputy Lieutenant and committee announced a meeting to be held at Shepton Mallet on 1 August 1642 to take measures to preserve the peace.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtThe Marguess at Wells instructed Sir Ralph Hopton, M.P., Royalist Thomas Smith, and Sir Fernando Gorges with 100 mounted Cavaliers to ride to Shepton Mallet and publish the commission of Array.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtThe following morning Colonel William Strode, hearing of Sir Ralph Hopton's intentions, rode from his manor house with his son and four servants, all but two of them well armed. They reached the marketplace in Shepton Mallet about the same time saw Sir Ralph Hopton and his Cavaliers. Colonel Strode demanded to know the reason for the Cavaliers' visit and such a show of arms. Sir Ralph bid him to alight and hear the petition read. To which Col. Strode barked: 'I came not to hear petitions, but to suppress insurrections, and considerably aroused, demanded they leave town. In reply, Sir Ralph laid hold of Col. Strode and arrested him on suspicion of Treason.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtIn the struggle that ensued, Sir Fernando Gorges struck Col. Strode with a halbert (similar to a pikestaff) knocking Col. Strode from his horse. A number of Cavaliers drew their swords and held their points toward his body. Seeing this, one of Col. Strode's servants drew a pistol and held it to Sir Ralph Hopton and would have killed him but for a quick witted Sheptonian (a Mr. White) who snatched the pistol from him.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtCol. Strode thus arrested was handed over to the local constable. Sir Ralph started to read the Royalist Petition and asked for supporters to come forward. After much mumbling and cursing from the large and rapidly growing crowd, only one man stepped forward, an Nicholas Dawton, which Col. Strode was asked to notice. To which he shouted: 'This is of no surprise to me. For this man is but one of the incendaries of the town, but we are of the County and of Parliament and I demand, therefore, sir, you quit the town.' On this the constable was instructed to take Col. Strode before the Marguess of Hertford at Wells.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtBut shortly, a disturbance from the direction of Town Street caused a distraction. A single Cavalier came at full gallop and forced his way through the dense crowd to Sir Ralph Hopton's side and told him that many country folk were closing in on Shepton Mallet in support of Col. Strode. At this news Sir Hopton and his Cavaliers turned and rode in haste from Shepton Mallet, a much disillusioned and angry man. He and his followers, on retreat, were spreading violence and terror amongst those he met.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtFollowing the departure of the Cavaliers, the poor constable became the center of abuse and was compelled to release Col. Strode or lose his life. Col. Strode, one of Shepton Mallet's most wealthy clothiers, was loved and respected by rich and poor alike. Learning of the meeting, the tradesmen, yeomen and peasants swarmed to his support.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtBefore noon, without warrant or request, upwards of 2,000 people had joined Col. Strode's ranks. Scout reported that many people coming to join Col. Strode were met by the Royalists and were beaten and wounded with ammunition and supplies taken from them.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtAs a result of the cowardly attacks, charges and counter charges between the Parliamentarians' and the Royalists' forces occurred. In another attempt to read the Commission of Array, Lord Hertford left Wells for Shepton Mallet. He was met about half way by Col. Strode and one hundred fifty horsemen. After much debate, a treacherous assault was made on Col. Strode's regiment. At least a dozen were cut to pieces and many more injured. Despite the element of surprise, the Marguess was not able to stand it and turned tail to Wells.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtThe Marquess of Hertford wrote a long letter to the House of Lords 25 August 1642 of which a small portion said '...that&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtWilliam Strode and George Malliard had made great preparation of arms and ammunition in the towns' houses and diver low persons had given out that such and such house should be fired and the streets should run with blood.'&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtFrom an original document, being a Parliamentary levey, signed by William Strode of Shepton Mallet and dated 26th August 1644 "Whereas, this county hath extraordinarily suffered in their persons, goods, houses, lands and estates by great and bloody cruelties, oppressions, extortions, and many other wicked inventures of papist cavaliers, and other enemies...for the prevention of further mischief, and for the preservation of the true protestant religion... and by the authority of Parliament, require and command you to raise within your hundred fiftie able men of body and to arm them with the best arms you have or can provide and bring them to this town...'&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtLater, at what became known as the 'Siege of Wells' the city found itself surrounded by Parliamentarian guns on the Bristol, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet sides. Col. Strode had 2,000 men, ordinances and a hundred and fifty horses. The Royalists evacuated the city. Following this the Royalists and Roundheads marched and counter marched throughout the unhappy land leaving bloodshed, violence and death in their wake. Both Royalists and Parliamentarians took their toll on Shepton Mallet, probably more from the latter, for Puritan fanaticism made sad havoc on many ecclesiastical buildings.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtFollowing the capture and execution of Charles I in 1649, the people of Shepton Mallet returned to manufacturing and to agriculture. The town returned with vigor to both work and leisure.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtYet the day was not far distant when Shepton Mallet would play an even more intimate part in another drama, more bloody, more violent, than it had yet experienced--that of the Duke of Monmouth's abortive attempt for the Crown, so bringing a reign of terror upon this town more terrible than English history has hitherto known.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtThe Strodes were heavily involved in this rebellion. There are various accounts of how William Strode (?-1694), eldest son and heir of William Strode (1589-1666), entertained the Duke of Monmouth in 1680 at Barrington. In the year 1685, the Duke of Monmouth made an attempt to obtain the throne of England from his uncle, King James II. William Strode was in sympathy with Monmouth and sent him supplies of horses and money.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtWhile he did this, he was not the only member of the family who openly aided Monmouth. William's brother, Edward Strode of Downside, gave this Royal Rebel one hundred guineas. The gift of these guineas was not the only aid that Edward rendered. After the dreadful Battle of Sedgmore, Somerset County, Monmouth fled to Shepton Mallet on the 6th day of July 1686. His trusty friend, Edward Strode, at the risk of his own life and fortune, gave the unfortunate fugitive shelter at Downside for the night. Monmouth presented Edward Strode with his brace of pistols as a token of gratitude for the loyalty shown him.&lt/p&gt&ltp&gt&ltp&gtRetribution came thick and fast for the rebels. Col. Kirke with a large band of calvary was sent to Somersetshire to 'teach the rebels a lesson.' Kirke and his forces extorted large sums of money from those that were able to pay. Edward Strode of Downside was among this group. His brother, William must have been able to buy his pardon. The accused who were poor were sentenced without trial and hanged.

But King James II, feeling that many rich delinquents had escaped for money, sent Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys into the West County. He was the most diabilic judge that ever sat on the bench. Jeffreys was a murderous circuit judge who conducted what has become know as the Bloody Assize. Upward of 300 persons were executed after short trials; many were whipped, imprisoned and fined, and nearly 1,000 were sent as slaves to American plantations. Judge Jeffres was rewarded by King James II with the post of Lord High Chancellor. after King James abdicated, the Chancellor was committed to the Tower where he died in disgrace.

Edward Strode, who gave Monmouth one hundred guineas and provided shelter while he was on the run, was granted a pardon, solely through his ability to pay for it (reportedly 40 pounds). Bernard Strode, the fifth son of William and Joan Barnard Strode, was beheaded in the Bloody Assize. On 10th March 1686 an amnesty or proclamation of pardon was issued for all those involved in the rebellion led by Monmouth.

Edward Strode of Downside was heavily involved in the Monmouth led rebellion of 1685, but he survived the times undoubtedly because of his wealth. Soon afterwards, however, he fled to France and/or Holland with his children and sickly wife and eventually to the colonies.