Helen Roper

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• Reference Number: 1697

Helen married Richard Brownlow on 15 Jun 1567 in St. Laurance's Heanor, Derbyshire, England. Richard (son of John Brownlow and Anne Roper) was born in 1542 in Nottingham, England; died before 15 Jun 1584. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 1320

Notes:

From Jason Lee Edwards (https://brownlowfamilyorigins.com/john-brownlow-c-1569-1616/)

John Brownlow, son of Richard Brownlow and Helen Roper, was born about 1569 in Nottingham, England. He died about 1616 in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. John Brownlow and Duglas Robarts were married on 30 Apr 1589 in St. Mary’s, Nottingham. Duglas Robarts, daughter of John Robarts, was born in 1571 in Epworth, Lincolnshire. She was baptized on 2 Sep 1571 in St. Andrew’s, Epworth, Lincolnshire. She died in Feb 1591/2 at the age of 21 in Epworth, Lincolnshire. Duglas was buried on 23 Feb 1591/2 in St. Andrew’s, Epworth, Lincolnshire. John Brownlow and Duglas

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From The Brownlow Family and the Rise of Lurgan

from Review- Journal of Craigavon Historical Society Vol. 1 No. 1
by K. Clendinning

The town of Lurgan owes its existence and much of its success to the family of Brownlow. The surname is also written Bromloe and Bromley in state papers.

In 1567 the Mayor of Nottingham was one John Brownlow, a Miller of Basfod in Nottingham. He also held this office in 1568/9, 1575/6, 1589/90, and 1591/92. He died in 1592 leaving his son John Brownlow his corn mill at Basfod. John married a daughter of Douglas Robards of Heanor in Derby and went to live in Epworth in Lincolnshire. His wife died and was buried with his first son John, leaving a second son William, baptised October 1591.

Shortly after the death of his wife, John Brownlow returned to Nottingham, but held his house and lands at Epworth till 1615.

During the plantation of Ulster by James I, John Brownlow offered himself as an undertaker of lands in O'Neilland, stating that he was worth £150 per annum and that he wanted 2,000 acres. He was granted the middle proportion of Doughcarron containing 1,500 acres at a total rent of £8 to hold for ever, May 29th 1610.

In the maps of Escheated Counties of Ireland, Doughcarron appears violet, the colour used to distinguish those of middle size and occupies the northern portion of the ancient territory of Clan Brassil stretching along the shore of Lough Neagh. Excluded from this grant was the balliboe of Shankill and half the balliboe Aghnacloy or Aghecloghie containing 90 acres, this was set aside for the church.

On this map there is in the townland of Shankill, a roofless church surrounded by trees - Shankill - meaning "Old Church".

John Brownlow's son William was also granted 1,000 acres in the Manor of Ballynamoney, June 18th, 1610. This portion lay on the southern shore of Lough Neagh, stretching from the upper Bann eastward to Doughcarron and southward to John Machett's part of Kerhonan.

By 1611, the Brownlows were residing in the district and started to build two bawns having brought six carpenters, one mason, a tailor and workmen. In 1619, a fair town had arisen on Doughcarron consisting of forty two houses, streets all paved, two water-mills and a windmill.

John Brownlow died about 1616 and his son William was regranted the lands at Ballynamoney and Doughcarron by letters patent under Seal of Charles II to form Manor of Brownlows Derry 29th June 1629.

John married Duglas Robarts on 30 Apr 1589 in St Mary's Nottingham, England. Duglas (daughter of John Robarts) was born in 1571 in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England; died in Feb 1591 in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Isabell Trymmingham on 18 Jun 1594 in Fishlake, Yorkshire, England. Isabell (daughter of William Trymmingham and Anne) was born in 1570 in Fishelake, Yorkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From Jason Lee Edwaards (https://brownlowfamilyorigins.com/thomas-brownlow-1571-aft-1614/)
Thomas Brownlow was born in 1571 to Richard Brownlow and Helen Roper in Nottingham. He was baptized 1 April 1571 in St. Mary’s, Nottingham.1 He was mentioned in the 1592 will of his grandfather, John Brownlow, who left him £6.2

He moved to London where he was a draper and gentleman. About 1597, he married an unknown woman. She died about 1606, and he married a second time to Bridget Norman 9 December 1607 in St. Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe, London.3

He gave his permission for his sister Anne to marry 4 December 1601.4

He died after 1614.5

1 Elizabeth Cust, Records of the Cust Family: Series 2, The Brownlows of Belton, 1550-1779, (London: Mitchell, Hughes, and Clarke, 1909), page 30. “1571 Thomas Brounley baptized April 1st.”

2 The Will of John Browneley, Alderman, September 13, 1592. York Registry, Will Book 25, page 1032. He refers to “Item I geve and bequthe to Thomas Brownley my sonn Richard sonn six pounds.”

3 London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 , database with images, Ancestry (accessed 20 April 2021), Marriage of Thomas Brownelow and Bridget Norman, St. Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe, London, 9 December 1607; citing London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: P69/AND1/A/002/MS04503. “1607…Weddings…Decemb 9 Thomas Brownelow to Bridget Norman.”

4 London and Surrey, England, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1597-1921, database with images, Ancestry (accessed 20 April 2021), Marriage Allegation of Richard Debdale and Anne Brownlowe, 4 December 1601; citing London, England: London Metropolitan Archives, Reference: MS 10091/2.

5 London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 , database with images, Ancestry (accessed 20 April 2021), Baptism of George Brownloe, St. Bride’s, Fleet Street, London, 7 December 1614; citing London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: P69/BRI/A/001/MS06536. “Baptizings…December: 1614…George Brownloe son to Tho Brownloe gen the 7.”

Family/Spouse: Unk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bridget Norman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sir William Brownlow, son of John Brownlow and Duglas Robarts, was born in 1591 in St. Andrew’s, Epworth, Lincolnshire. He was baptized on 16 October 1591 in St. Andrew’s, Epworth, Lincolnshire. On 15 December 1622, he was knighted by Sir Henry Cary, Viscount Falkland. He also served as Sheriff of County Armagh in 1623 and represented the county in Parliament of Ireland in 1639. He died on 2 January 1660/1 at the age of 70 in County Armagh, Ireland.

Having no sons, he left the bulk of his estate to his grandson Arthur Chamberlain with the stipulation that he assume the name and arms of Brownlow.

Sir William Brownlow married Elinor O’Doherty.

Family/Spouse: Elinor O'Doherty. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Eleanor O'Dogherty in 1615. Eleanor was born in 1600 in Inishowe, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 1319

Notes:

John Brownlow, who went to Ireland, went with three sons, William, John, and Richard....William's line became the Lurgan and titled line....with the male line dying out and Leticia marrying Chamberlain....Our line comes from the second son, John, whose line became known as the Brownlow's of Kilmore...and they were Quakers...and Richard only had female children....Our DNA is the same as those families from the Epworth/Belton area in Lincolnshire where John lived prior to Ireland and there is a paper link to the English titled line from another Brownlow in the Epworth area... So, we are related through the female line at least with the Lurgan Brownlows. Our men look so much like them, it is hard to dismiss. We have no direct line link with the Lurgan line other than being distant cousins and other than sharing a common ancestor with the original John who went to Ireland as the undertaker. So technically, we are cousins...just not through the male line.

Family/Spouse: Duglas Robarts. Duglas (daughter of John Robarts) was born in 1571 in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England; died in Feb 1591 in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Thomas Taylor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jacob Brownlow was born in 1599 in London. He was baptized on 4 Nov 1599 in St. Bride’s, Fleet Street, London.

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Joseph Brownlow was born on 4 Nov 1600 in London. He was baptized on 8 Nov 1600 in St. Mildred Poultry, London.

Elinor married Samuel Vickers on 24 Feb 1624 in St. Dunstan in The Wesy, London. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William Brownlow was born in 1605 in London. He was baptized on 12 May 1605 in St. Andrew, Holborn, London.

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Edward Brownlow was born in 1608 in London. He was baptized on 8 Apr 1608 in St. Bride’s, Fleet Street, London.

George married Anne Browne on 25 Jul 1634 in St. Mildred Poultry, London. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 1323

Notes:

The Brownlow Family and the Rise of Lurgan
from Review - Journal of Craigavon Historical Society Vol. 1 No. 1
by K. Clendinning

The eldest, Lettice, married firstly, Patrick Chamberlain, a member of an old Anglo-Norman family of Nizelrath, Co. Louth. He came to County Louth about 1312 and from this marriage there were three of a family, Arthur, Philemon, and Eleanor

Lettice married secondly to Christopher Clinton of Clintonstown Co. Louth and from this union there were three more of a family William, Arthur and Christopher. She married thirdly to Capt. Alenandra of Williston, Co. Louth, and fourthly to a Mr. Beversham. Arthur Chamberlain, the eldest son of Lettice Brownlow, was born at Ardee Co. Louth, in 1645, educated at Trinity College, Dublin and qualified in law at Lincoln's Inn.
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More About LETTICE BROWNLOW:
Burial Site: Shankill, Lurgan, Armagh
Graveyard Name: Shankill Old
Parish: Shankill
Town/Townland: Shankill
County: Armagh
Surname: ASTON, BROWNLOW
Inscription: [Here lyeth the body of Lettica Aston alias Brownlow eldest daughter of Sr William Brownlow Knt Who after she had seen a numerous progency [sic] descended from her own body even [sic] grandchildren children [sic] dyed in the 87th year of her age on the 16th day of January 1669 .

Died:
Buried 27 Jan 1699 in Shankill Cemetery, Lurgan, County Armagh, Northen Ireland

Lettice married Patrick Chamberlian in 1643. Patrick was born in in Nestlerath, Louth, Ireland; died before 1652. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Beversham. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lettice married Patrick McCartan in 1631. Patrick was born in 1591; died in 1643. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lettice married Christopher Clinton about 1652. Christopher died in Mar 1658. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lettice married Alexander Aston in 1659. Alexander died about 1668. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lettice married John Beversham in 1668. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unk Byrne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 1353

Family/Spouse: William Draper. William was born in in Tyllydegany, Co Armagh Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Fulke Martin. Fulke died in 1679 in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 1162

Notes:

William “William the Quaker” Brownlow, son of John Brownlow, was born about 1614 in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. He was an early convert to the Society of Friends.

About 1680, he gave the following statement as to why he refused to pay church tithes: “Good is the lord and his love unchangeable and undeclareable in that he hath redeemed me in agood measure from under the false teachers and when I Could noe longer putt into their mouthes they prepared warr against me soe I wittness the prophet Isiah Jeremyah and Ezekill to true prophetts in that they ponounsed woe against them for I never proffitted by them for they fedd themselves and fed nott the flock but with foce and Cruelty have they ruled and I have often suffered the spoyling of my good goods because I Denyed their unjust ways and wages of unrighteousnesse as tithes and offerings and Clark wages and this is my testymony against the preistss and their tithes and I have never payd or Consented to the payment of tithes since I was Convinced of the truth neither Doe I ever intend to Doe.”

He died on 9 January 1702/3 at the age of 89 in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. He was buried in Money Hill Friends Burial Ground, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. He married Elizabeth. She died after 1703 in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. She was buried in Money Hill Friends Burial Ground, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.

About 1680, she gave the following statement regarding her views on tithes: “According to the understanding and strength god hath given me I never intend to pay tithes because Christ did nott camand itt neither did his apostles practice any such thing. I have never payd tithes since I was Convinced of the truth and with gods assistance I never intend to pay any.”

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]