pedigrees in the visitation of Kent.
Page 55 has a Somer family that may be connected, as well.
Is the John Somer "de St. Margett" on p. 55 any relation of the one on
p. 21, "de S. Margetts Clericus," whose daughter was the wife of Sir
Alexander Temple?
British History on line has The History and Topographical Survey of
the County of Kent: Volume 4 by Edward Hasted. (http://www.british-
history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=53795) Although this (incorrectly)
gives the grandfather of Mary Somer as William, it does give a
plausible link between the two Johns. Apparently, a Jeffry Somer had 2
sons - William (later Sir William) and Thomas. Thomas was "of Halsted"
and was the grandfather of Mary. William was the father of the other
John Somer.
Their mutual ancestor (Jeffry) is said to be descended from another
John Somer who was said to be a chancellor of the exchequer under
Henry VI. He in turn is said to be descended from a Richard le Somer
who died in 1347.
John Matthews