various references allow me to construct this family
William Cecil, Esq, Sheriff of Herefordshire in 1582
made a will 1 jan 1597 and died "early in 1598"
P.C.C., Lewin, 14
buried at Church of Walterston
son of John Cecil (will 1551) by his wife Elizabeth (Elsbeth) Winston (named
living in John's will of 1551)
married Olive Parry
evidently the sister of Blanche Parry, lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth
and therefore both daughters of
Henry Parry of Newcourt by his wife Alice Milborne
Children
1) female wife of William Winston, called "eldest sister" of Matthew Cecil;
living in 1599 when her sister-in-law, the widow of Matthew took refuge with her
1.1) Thomas Winston alive in 1599 when reportedly he was "living
incontinently with his aunt the widow of Matthew"
2) Matthew Cecil, of age before 1597; d 1598/9 married Katherine Proger
3) female wife of Rowland Powell; they had six children by 1598 when William
writes his cousin to ask for relief that his son-in-law Rowland Powell not be
taken for military service as he has six small children and a wife
4) Jane Cecil m Paul Delahay; Paul living in 1605 when we last hear of him
and from whose letters to William Cecil Lord Burghley we glean most of the
family details
4.1) Blanche Delahay alive in 1599; named in her grandfather William's will
5) Catherine Cecil m Walter George; both living in 1599 when Catherine was
"great with child"
6) female wife of William Powell, called a "son-in-law" in a letter of May
1597 by William Cecil
7) female wife of Hugh Monington, called a "son-in-law" in a letter of Jan
1597 by William Cecil
William Cecil married secondly to Maud Herbert who survived him but refused
to attend his funeral
In addition, William Cecil had a natural son by Jane Morgan, dau of John
Morgan of Michaelchurch Crickhowell who he names specifically, in this exact
context, in his will, and further states that this son, also John, is not yet 21
If anyone should have more details on any of the persons named above, I would
appreciate knowing them.
Thanks
Will Johnson