George Abbott, of Easton

Biographical Summary

William Willoughby, of Willoughby, [Qy. if not "of Selston"], Notts, Esq., s. and h. of William Wiiloughby (d. 12 Nov. 1630 in his 22d year), by Elizabeth, da. and coheir of Timothy Pusey, of Selaton, Notts, was b. in or shortly before 1630 ; suc. to the estate of Selston on the death of his mother, 3 Oct. 1659, and was cr. a Baronet, 4 Aug. 1660. He m. 24 Dec. 1657, at St. Paul's, Covent Garden, Midx. (Banns pub. at St. Dunstan's in the West), Margaret, da. and h. of George Abbott, of Easton, Hants, by Mary, da. and coheir of Sir Hugh Windham, Baronet [so cr. 1641], which George was s. and h. of Sir Maurice Abbott, and nephew of George, sometime, 1611-33, Archbishop of Canterbury. He d. s.p.s. legit, 10 Feb. 1670/1, at Selston, and was bur. there, when the Baronetcy became extinct. Funeral certificate at College of Arms. Will dat. 1 Feb. 1670/1 pr. in Court of Delegates.

SOURCE: Complete baronetage; Cokayne, George E. (George Edward); 1903; Vol. III; page 104

Notes

From THE LIFE OF Sir MORRIS ABBOT, LORD-MAYOR OF LONDON. "He had a son whose name was George, fellow of Merton college in Oxford, and who took the degree of Bachelor of Law in 1630."

Comments

Not to be confused with George Abbott, of Rowley