Hugh Speke

THE SPEKE FAMILY OF HAZELBURY -WILTSHIRE

The Speke family of Hazelbury existed from about 1600 to 1682 with the death of Sir George Speke, Baronet. With his death the baronacy became dormant. An excellent history of the Manor of Hazelbury, and the families who lived there is "A History of the Manor of Hazelbury" written by G.J. Kidston pub. Methuen, London 1936

The first member of this branch, Hugh Speke (1567- 1625) was the son from a second marriage of Sir George Speke of White Lackington Somerset.

References

1. Our English Heritage by John D. Speake, SFA Member 281. < PDF >