Sir John Stradling

STRADLING FAMILY HISTORY FOLLOWS: · 9 August 2016 · STRADLING FAMILY

August 7, 2016

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The earliest existing record of the Stradling family concerns Sir John Stradling who died in 1292. In recognition of his valuable services, Edward I paid considerable debts which Sir John owed to the Italian bankers, the Riccardi of Lycca. Other records of that time show that the family fortunes were restored by the marriage of Sir Peter to a rich Heiress (Joan, daughter of Thomas Hawey) through whom he inherited the castle of St. Donats. It would seem that from then onwards they were a family of great influence in Britain, adding many other manors to their estates by marrying into other equally rich and influential families. Like all great families of those times they served with distinction in the army and navy were scholarly and encouraged the pursuit of learning. Most of the Stradling’s served as members of parliament and Sherriffs of Glamorgan in the 16th and 17th centuries. St. Donat's Castle that was home to the Stradling’s (since 1298, when it was passed to Sir Peter Stradley through his marriage to Joan de Hawey) is in Glamorganshire, Wales. Here is a brief history, below. The Stradling family are thought to have come to Wales from Strättligen, near Thun in Switzerland, in the thirteenth century, following Otton de Grandson, according to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stradling_Baronets). The Stradling’s of St. Donat's 1292 - 1738. http://www.stradling.org.uk/docs/O_r_3.htm The history of every castle is built around that of those who occupied it. The Stradling family were at St Donat's for more than four centuries and the story of their lives gives a living tradition to this ancient castle. What kind of men were they? The earliest existing record of this family concerns Sir John Stradling who died in 1292. In recognition of his valuable services, Edward I paid considerable debts which Sir John owed to the Italian bankers, the Riccardi of Lycca. Other records of that time show that the family fortunes were restored by the marriage of Sir Peter to a rich heiress (Joan, daughter of Thomas Hawey) through whom he inherited the castle of St Donat’s. It would seem that from then onwards they were a family of great influence in Britain, adding many other manors to their estates by marrying into other equally rich and influential families. Like all great families of those times they served with distinction in the army and navy, were scholarly and encouraged the pursuit of learning. (In the early 17th century, Sir John - third of that name - founded the Grammar School at Cowbridge). They were devout and loyal both in their religion and sovereign, although this often brought hardships, but they accepted any adversity on such occasions with fortitude. They travelled extensively and four in successive generations made the pilgrimage to Jerusalem and became Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. In 1476, Sir Harry, aged 24, died on his return journey and was buried at Famagusta in Cyprus. They probably reached the peak of their influence in the reign of Elizabeth I, and indication of which is to be seen in the printed volume of the "Stradling Correspondence", which includes personal letters to the fifth Sir Edward from such notable men as Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Philip Sydney, Sir Francis Walsingham, Robert Dudley, Sir Richard Grenville, William Cecil, and Sir Francis Drake. Existing records concerning their activities in public life are very incomplete, particularly during the earlier period, but from those still available, it is clear that this family took a prominent part. In the religious sphere, one was the Archdeacon of Llandaff, another suffered imprisonment in the Tower of London from 1561 to 1563, for refusing to change his religious beliefs, Georgius Stradling was Dean of Chichester and Gloucester and Prebendary of Westminster Abbey, where he was buried on 9/4/1688. Among the scholars were the 5th Sir Edward, educated at Jesus College Oxford, who became an Historian and wrote many books and poems. And Sir John who became a commoner of Brasenose College in 1579, aged 16, graduated in the arts in 1583 from Magdalen College and was "accounted a miracle for his forwardness in learning and pregnancy of parts.” Most of the Stradling’s served as members of parliament and Sherriffs of Glamorgan in the 16th and 17th centuries, much as they had done in the 14th and 15th centuries in Somerset and Dorset where their chief estates were then. Many distinguished themselves in military services. It is probable that Sir Peter was at the siege of Acre in 1292, serving under Sir Otto de Grandison who commanded the British contingent of the international force. Sir Thomas was a Muster-master to Queen Elizabeth’s army. The 6th Sir Edward a Colonel of the foot at the battle of Edgehill; one of his brothers, Thomas, was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royalist army, John a Captain under the Duke of Buckingham at the battle of the Rhee and Sir Harry was Captain of the Royal Ship "Bonaventure". Personal letters to this Sir Harry signed by Charles the first and Prince Rupert are still in existence (Shardloes Papers), and of him Lord Clarence wrote " He and Kitley were the only Captains Parliament could not corrupt.” Francis was a Captain of the foot in Ireland: the 7th Sir Edward brought a troop of horse to the King's aid at the battle of Newbury, his brother John, a Major-General, led the Royalist forces at St. Fagans, 1684, and his other brother was a Colonel of the foot under Charles II. The family roll of honour after the Civil War included both the 6th and 7th Edward (buried at Jesus College, Oxford), one John buried on the Island of Rhee, and another buried at Windsor Castle, and Sir Harry buried in Ireland. +

1.SIR EDWARD STRADLING (1389-1453) JOAN JANE de BEAUMONT (1392-1453) SIR EDWARD STRADLING was born about 1389 St. Donat’s Castle, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, to Sir William Stradling and Isabel St. Barbe. He married Joan (Jane) de Beaufort, about 1424, at Westminster, Middlesex, England. Sir Edward Stradling died 5 May 1453, 64, Acre, Hazafon, Palestine, Israel. JOAN (JANE) de BEAUFORT was born about January 1392, of Westminster, Middlesex, England, to Henry de Beaufort, Bishop of Lincoln, Winchester, Cardinal (1374-1447) and Alice FitzAlan (1373-1415.) She married Sir Edward Stradling, Sheriff of Dorsetshire & Somersetshire, Constable of Taunton, about 1424, at Westminster, Middlesex, England. Joan Beaufort died on 19 October 1479, age 61. Children of Sir Edward Stradling and Joan Beaufort: 1.Katherine (Joan) Stradling, b. c 1423, Gloucestershire, England; md. Maurice Dennis; d. b 1 Nov 1437. 2.Sir Henry Stradling was born about 1423, of St. Donat’s, Ogmore, Glamorganshire, Wales, to Sir Edward Stradling (1389-1453) and Joan de Beaufort (1392-1453.) He married, Elizabeth verch William. He died about 1451, Famagusta, Cyprus, on the way home from Jerusalem, d. 1476. 3.John Stradling, b. 1425, Dauntsey, Oxfordshire, England. 4.David Stradling, b. 1428. +

2.SIR HENRY STRADLING (1423-1476) ELIZABETH verch WILLIAM HERBERT (1425-1478)

HENRY STRADLING was born about 1423 of St. Donat’s, Ogmore, Glamorganshire, Wales, to Edward Stradling (1389-1453) and Jane Beaufort (1402-1453.) He married Elizabeth Herbert, daughter of Sir William ap Thomas.

Reversing alliances from the previous generation, Henry and his brothers-in-law were hostile to the Henry VI reign. Henry went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1476. Sir Henry Stradling was knighted at the Holy Sepulchre in 1477. Henry died on 31 August 1476 on his journey back to England and was buried at Famagusta, Cyprus. Thomas, Elizabeth and Henry's young son died on 8 September 1480. LADY ELIZABETH verch WILLIAM HERBERT was born about 1425, of Ragland, Monmouthshire, England, to William Thomas Herbert and Gwladus verch Dafydd. She married Henry Harry Stradling. Elizabeth verch William passed away in about 1478, of Raglan, Welsh Marches, England, age 49. Children of Elizabeth HERBERT and Henry Harry STRADLING:

1.Thomas STRADLING was born 1454 in St. Donat’s Castle, Glenmorganshire, Wales, to Sir Henry Harry Stradling, Knight and Lady Elizabeth verch William Herbert. Thomas married Lady Janet Mathew about 1473, of Wales. Thomas Edward Stradling died 8 September 1480, in Monastery of the Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. 2.Charles STRADLING was born ABT 1457 in St. Donat's, Glamorganshire, Wales. 3.Jane STRADLING was born ABT 1459 in St. Donat's, Glamorganshire, Wales. She married Miles Ap HARRY. 4.Elizabeth STRADLING was born ABT 1461 in St. Donat's, Glamorganshire, Wales. She married Richard FLEMING. +

3. SIR THOMAS EDWARD STRADLING (1454-1480) LADY JENET MATHEW (1455-1535)

SIR THOMAS EDWARD STRADLING was born about 1454 of St. Donat’s Castle, Glenmorganshire, Wales, to Sir Henry Harry Stradling, Knight and Lady Elizabeth verch William Herbert. Thomas married Lady Janet Mathew about 1473, of Wales.

"Thomas Stradling Esq. the son, enjoyed the possession of St Donat’s but for few years for he died at the castle on the 8th September 1480, when in his 26th year. He left three children, Edward, Harry and Jane. Edward succeeded his father. Harry's son eventually came into the estates and Jane married Sir William Griffiths of Caernarfonshire and took with her as waiting woman one Agnes, wife of David Rhys who went as gardener. The son of this pair after a somewhat adventurous childhood and youth became the learned Dr. John Dafydd Rhys, who must presently have a biographical chapter to himself. Thomas Stradling's widow became the wife of Sir Rhys ab Thomas and is buried with her second husband at Caermathen.”

Thomas Edward Stradling died 8 September 1480, in Monastery of the Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales, at the age of 26.

JANET MATHEW was born about 1468, of Radyr, Glamorganshire, Wales, to Thomas Mathew and Catrin verch Morgan. She married Thomas Stradling about 1473.

Janet Mathew passed away 5 February 1535, at Picton, Slebech, Pembrokeshire, Wales, age 67.

Children of Thomas Stradling and Janet Mathew:

1.Sir Edward STRADLING was born about 1474, at St. Donat’s, Somerset, England, to Thomas Edward Stradling (1454-1480) and Janet Mathew (1455-1535.) He married *Elizabeth Arundell (1484- ) of St. Donat’s and had partners and illegitimate children. Edward Stradling died in about 1535, of St. Donat’s, Glamorgan, Wales, age 61. 2.Harry STRADLING, b. abt. 1476 Place: Of St. Donat’s, Glamorgan, Wales 3.Mary STRADLING, b. Abt 1478 Place: Of St. Donat’s, Glamorgan, Wales. 4.Jane STRADLING, b. Abt 1480 Place: Of St. Donat’s, Glamorgan, Wales. +

4. SIR EDWARD STRADLING (1474-1535) UNKNOWN

SIR EDWARD STRADLING was born about 1474 of St. Donat’s, Glamorgan, Wales, to Thomas Edward Stradling (1454-1480) and Janet Mathew (1455-1535.) He married Elizabeth Arundell (1484-1513) of St. Donat’s and had partners. (Note: Infamous for his numerous and lawless illegitimate sons.) Sir Edward Stradling who succeeded to the estates when quite an infant, was knighted in Tourney Church under the royal banners of King Henry VIII. He married Elizabeth Arundel of Llanhydrock, Cornwall and had four sons and two daughters of this marriage, besides nine or more illegitimate children. Memorial at The Church of St Donat’s "Here lyeth Edward Stradlinge knight, the 4th of that name, sone to Thomas Stradlinge Esq. and Janet his wife, the daughter of Thomas Matthews of Radyr, in the countie of Glamorgan, Esq; who died in the castle of St Donats the 8th daie of Maie, in the year of our Lord 1535, and was buried in the chancel of the church there, whose bones were afterwards translated by his nephew, Edward Stradling knight, the 5th of that name into the chapel there, in the year of our Lord 1573. Also here lyeth Elizabeth his wyfe, daughter of Thomas Arundel of Lanheydrock in the county of Cornwall, knight, who died in child-bed at Merthyr Mawr the 20th day of February in the year of our Lord 1513. and was buried there, - whose bones Thomas Stradling knight her sonne, caused to be taken up and carried to St Donats and buried in the chancel of the church there with her husband, the 8th day of May in the year of our Lord 1536 and afterwards by Edward Stradlinge translated into the chapel there in the year of our Lord 1573."

Edward Stradling died in about 1535, of St. Donat’s, Glamorgan, Wales, age 61.

Child of Sir Edward Stradling and Unknown:

1.Robert Stradling was born about 1526, in Merthyr Mawr, St. Donat’s Castle, Glamorgan, Wales, to Sir Edward Stradling (1474-1535) and Unknown. He married Denis Loughor in Wales. Robert Stradling died at unknown time and place. +

5. ROBERT STRADLING (1526- ) DENIS LOUGHOR (1528- )

ROBERT STRADLING was born about 1526, in Merthyr Mawr, St. Donat’s Castle, Glamorgan, Wales, to Sir Edward Stradling (1474-1535) and Unknown. He married Denis Loughor in Wales.

Robert Stradling died at unknown time and place.

DENIS LOUGHOR was born about 1528, in Sker, Glamorgan, Wales, to Watkin Loughor and Wenllian Tuberville. She married Robert Stradling in Wales.

Denis Loughor passed away in Wales.

Child of Robert Stradling and Denis Loughor:

1.Elizabeth Stradling was born about 1534 to Robert Stradling (1526- ) and Denise Loughor (1528- ) of St. Donat’s, Glamorgan, Wales. She married Thomas de Tuberville. We do not know when she died, probably in Wales. +

THOMAS TUBERVILLE (1510- ) 6. ELIZABETH STRADLING (1534- )

THOMAS de TUBERVILLE was born about 1510 in Llantwitt Major, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, to James (Jenkin) de Tuberville (1499- ) and Margaret Gamage (1481-1538.) He married Elizabeth Stradling.

We do not know when he died, probably in Wales.

ELIZABETH STRADLING was born about 1534 to Robert Stradling (1526- ) and Denise Loughor (1528- ) of St. Donat’s, Glamorgan, Wales. She married Thomas de Tuberville.

We do not know when she died, probably in Wales.

Child of Thomas de Tuberville and Elizabeth Stradling:

1.Edmund or Edward Tuberville was born about 1573 in Wales to Thomas de Tuberville (1510- ) and Elizabeth Stradling (1534- .) He married Catherine ap William. He died at unknown time and place in Wales.

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The Stradling Baronetcy, of St Donat's in the County of Glamorgan, was a title in the Baronetage of England. It was created on 22 May 1611 for John Stradling, later Member of Parliament for St Germans and Old Sarum and Glamorgan. The second Baronet also represented Glamorgan in Parliament. The fifth Baronet was member of Parliament for Cardiff. The title became extinct on the death of the sixth Baronet in 1738.[1]

George Stradling, younger son of the first Baronet, was Dean of Chichester Cathedral in 1672. Edward Stradling, eldest son of the fifth Baronet, was Member of Parliament for Cardiff in 1722 but died during his father's lifetime. His younger brother Thomas succeeded in the baronetcy.

The Stradlings were a family seated at St Donat's Castle, Glamorgan, Wales, from the early mediaeval period. The family thus played an important role in Glamorgan's history. Sir Edward Stradling, knight (d. 1453) married Jane the bastard da. of Cardinal Beaufort. A later Sir Edward Stradling, knight(d.1609), collected a famous library at St. Donat's and from old papers he had collected wrote one of the first histories of Glamorgan, The Winning of the Lordship of Glamorgan out of Welshmens' Hands, thereby creating the legend of the Twelve Knights of Glamorgan, followers of Robert FitzHamon, Norman conqueror of Glamorgan. He placed a Stradling knight 12th in his list, yet recent scholarship has found the Stradling family to have come to Britain after the Norman Conquest, invalidating the inclusion of the now but legendary Stradling knight.

The Stradlings are a branch of the noble family of Strättligen. Their castle, now ruined, is located near Thun in Switzerland. Johannes and his son Peter came to Wales in the late thirteenth century, following Otto de Grandson.