Michael Malet, of St Audries

Biography

From http://www.mallettfamilyhistory.org/tng/getperson.php?personID=I739...

MICHAEL MALET OF ST. AUDRIES.

Michael Malet was the son and heir of Baldwin Malet by his first wife, Joan, the daughter of John Tacle; he was born in 1511, and succeeded his father in 1533; he died in 1547.* He married Joan Stawell, of the Cothelstone family; by her he had issue:

• 1. Richard Malet, born 7th September, 1541.
• 2. Dorothy, married to John Wood. In the register at West Quantockshead it is noted: "1563, Jno. Wood gent, and Dorothy Malet were married Aug. 22."
• 3. Mary, married Henry Worth of Devon, Esq. Devon Visitation, p. 316: "Henry Worth died Aug 3rd 1606, aged 72; there is a monument to him in the Church of Washfield, Devon" (Oliver).

Michael Malet's widow, Joan, married John Frye of Wycroft, Devon.**