Sir Francis Ayscough, Kt.

Biography

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Reluctantly, the Ayscough family got caught up in the Lincolnshire Rising in 1536, a Catholic uprising against Henry VIII of England, against the dissolution of the monasteries. Sir William had riddento Louth to keep the peace and uphold the law but instead found himself taken 'prisoner' by the rebels and was expected to represent their cause. Following this the Ayscough family fell out of favourwith Henry VIII. However, Sir Francis continued to prosper by his own volition taking every opportunity to acquire land and so add to his estates. He died a convinced Protestant, clearly shown by the wording of his will.[1]

References

1. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Ayscough-9
   1. Lincolnshire Pedigrees, edited by A.R. Maddison (1902) V 50 p. 63 < Archive.Org >