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	Earl Ferrers
		Lawrence Shirley, the 4th Earl Ferrers, was born on the 18th of August 1720 and has the dubious distinction of becoming the last peer of the realm to be hanged as a common criminal.
		Ferrers was unhappy with the way that the horse had been cared for and hit Mrs.
		At nine o'clock on the Monday morning, Ferrers’ body was demanded of the keeper of the Tower, by the sheriffs of London and Middlesex.
	uk.geocities.com /becky62655@btinternet.com/ferrers.html (2229 words)

	FERRERS - LoveToKnow Article on FERRERS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In 1227 he was one of the earls who rose against him on behalf of his brother Richard and made him restore the forest charters, and in 1237 he was one of the three counsellors forced on the king by the barons.
		The earls son John succeeded to Chartley, a Staffordshire estate long famous for the wild cattle in its chase, and was summoned as a baron in 1299, though he had joined the baronial opposition in 1297.
		On the death, in 1450, of the last Ferrers lord of Chartley, the barony passed with his daughter to the Devereux family and then to the Shirleys, one of whom was created Earl Ferrers in 1711.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /F/FE/FERRERS.htm (1025 words)

	Laurence Shirley, 4th Earl Ferrers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The 4th Earl Ferrers, descendant of an ancient and noble family, was the son of Robert, Lord Ferrers, who, in 1711, was created, by Queen Anne, Viscount Tamworth and Earl Ferrers.
		Ferrers was also a cousin to Selina, Countess of Huntingdon, the prominent Methodist lady and supporter of George Whitefield, though he was not involved in the Methodist revival.
		The Ferrers' estates were then vested in trustees, the Earl Ferrers secured the appointment of an old family steward named Johnson, as receiver of rents.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Laurence_Shirley,_4th_Earl_of_Ferrers (464 words)

	Pictures of Earl Shilton
		Earl Shilton is one of the largest villages in the County of Leicestershire.
		Earl Shilton has its own equestrian centre and riding school, thus there is ample opportunity to enjoy riding across meadows and through lovely country lanes.
		Earl Shilton caters for day to day shopping, but for the larger "super" stores a trip to Hinckley or Leicester is required.
	www.picturesofengland.com /England/Leicestershire/Earl_Shilton (979 words)

	Laurence Shirley (mad, bad and dangerous to know) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Earl Ferrers was later to claim that the Meredith family tricked him into the marriage by making sure that he was drunk at his engagement, drunk at his wedding, and drunk for the whole the period in between.
		Earl Ferrers also sent for Sarah, Johnson's daughter, and told her that if Johnson died he would make financial provision for her, provided that no legal proceedings were taken.
		Earl Ferrers refused to allow the injured man to be removed from the hall, but when he fell into a drunken sleep Dr Kirkland left, returning with a number of men and a chaise.
	www.leicesterandleicestershire.com /Laurence_Shirley.htm (2242 words)

	Earl of Derby (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The title was first adopted by the Ferrers family under a creation of 1139, until forfeited and held by the family of Henry III under a creation of 1337.
		Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Ferrières (1062-1139) was created Earl of Derby by King Stephen in 1138 for his valiant conduct at the Battle of Northallerton.
		Edward Stanley, 11th Earl of Derby (1689-1776) was descended from the brother of the 2nd Earl, and he succeeded to the earldom in 1736.
	www.free-download-soft.com /info/mortgage-modular-housing-mortgage.html (1616 words)

	Earl Ferrers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The title of Earl Ferrers was created in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1711 for Sir Robert Shirley.
		The Earl holds the subsidiary title of Viscount Tamworth (1711), which is used as a courtesy title by heirs-apparent to the Earldom.
		The fourth earl is particularly notable as the last British peer to die a felon's death, in 1760, having murdered his steward.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Earl_Ferrers (108 words)

	DERBY - LoveToKnow Article on DERBY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		These earlier earls of Derby were also known as Earls Ferrers, or de Ferrers, from their surname; as earls of Tutbury from their residence; and as earls of Nottingham because this county was a lordship under their rule.
		The earl of Derby is one of the three catskin earls, the others being the earls of Shrewsbury and Huntingdon.
		EDWARD HENRY STANLEY, 15th earl of Derby (1826 1893), eldest son of the I4th earl, was educated at Rugby and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he took a high degree and became a member of the society known.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /D/DE/DERBY.htm (6225 words)

	Ancestors of Robert Erwin William Juch - aqwg68
		William II de Ferrers 4th Earl of Derby was born 1172 and died 22 Sep 1247.
		Upon return of King Richard from his captivity, the Earl of Norfolk assisted at the great council held by the king at Nottingham; and at his second coronation, his lordship was one of the four earls that carried the silken canopy over the monarch's head.
		Hugh Bigod 3rd Earl of Norfolk was born 1186 and died 18 Feb 1244.
	www.juch.org /myancestors/aqwg68.asp (2246 words)

	Vol II File 11: The Paternal Ancestry of Homer Beers James
		This was a seat which came into the family of Ferrers, by the marriage of William, 5th Earl of Derby, with Agnes, sister and co-heir of Ranulph, Earl of Chester.
		William Ferrers, 2nd son of William, 7th Earl of Derby, obtained, by gift of Margaret, his mother, one of the daughters and co-heirs of Roger de Quincy, Earl of Winchester, the manor of Groby, co. Leicester, whereupon he assumed the arms of the family of De Quincy.
		Ralph Ferrers, married Joan Grey, daughter of Richard Grey, Baron Grey, of Codnor, and widow of William Harcourt, of Bosworth, co. Leicester.
	homepages.rootsweb.com /~pmcbride/james/f028.htm (2934 words)

	Guards NCOs
		Earl, who died in 1787) was an embarrassing name to have, given the unpleasantness in the American colonies at the time, but it in fact was the family name of the first wife of the first earl.
		During his lifetime, he was witness to the madness of the third Earl (a certified lunatic, who mercifully had no children), who died in 1745, the time of the "Scotch Rebellion".
		Lawrence, the fourth Earl Ferrers was cruel to his wife who obtained a separation from him by Act of Parliament.
	footguards.tripod.com /01ABOUT/01_Companies/01_Cos_Officers.htm (842 words)

	RR de Ferrers lead page
		She married Sir Walter Devereux, who thus inherited the title Baron Ferrers of Chartley; Sir Walter fell at the famous Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 fighting for Richard III (he picked the wrong side!).
		Sir Edmund Ferrers, of Chartley, born 1387 or earlier, died 1435, married Ellen, Lady of Castle Bromwich, 2nd daughter and coheir of Thomas Roche, of Castle Bromwich.
		Married in 1192 Agnes de Keveliok, sister and coheir of Randolf, Earl of Chester and Lincoln, and 3rd daughter of Hugh, Earl of Chester.
	www.btinternet.com /~Russell.Robinson/Ferrers.htm (891 words)

	Helmdon Historical Documents
		When the 4th Earl Ferrers was hanged at Tyburn in 1760 for the murder of his land steward, the family estates were confiscated by the Crown.
		Ferrers was known to be in financial difficulty and likely, as a result, to have to accept something less than the full value of the estate.
		Ferrers was stating the obvious; Temple was now so far committed that he would have to complete the purchase, come what may.
	www.helmdon.com /history/sale_of_astwell.htm (2011 words)

	31st Generation (cont.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Robert de Ferrers, First Earl of Derby and Second Earl of Ferrières was born 1062 in Derby, Derbyshire County, England.
		Miles FitzWalter de Pîtres, Third Earl of Hereford and Sheriff and Constable of Gloucester "Milo" was born between 1092 to 1097 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire County, England and married 1121.
		He was named Earl of Hereford by Empress Matilda in recognition for his services for her cause, and he encouraged his son-in-law, Humphrey de Bohun III, to rally to Matilda and defend Trowbridge against King Steven.
	www.boazfamilytree.com /gneville/aqwg32.htm (794 words)

	Lords Hansard text for 28 Jun 1995 (150628-31)
		The noble Earl said: This is a technical amendment to iron out an anomaly in respect of the Secretary of State's powers under Section 27 of the 1986 Act.
		The noble Earl said: This amendment ensures that the Secretary of State is able to hand over to the Health and Safety Executive enforcement responsibilities for certain provisions of the Bill as and when the HSE is ready to deal with each one.
		The noble Earl said: This amendment is intended to ensure that the Secretary of State's consent under the Energy Act 1976 is not required for the liquefaction of natural gas in certain circumstances.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/ld199495/ldhansrd/vo950628/text/50628-31.htm (1589 words)

	GENUKI: Derbyshire, England - Extract from National Gazetteer, 1868
		In the reigns of Ethelred and Alfred, Derbyshire was the scene of frequent contests between the Saxons and the Danes: the latter long held possession of the town of Derby.
		In the insurrection of the barons against Henry III., the Earl of Ferrers and Derby took a very active part, but having been taken prisoner at Chesterfield, his estates were confiscated, and, along with the title of Earl of Derby, were bestowed upon Edmund, Earl of Lancaster, son of Henry III.
		The chief seats of the nobility are Chatsworth and Hardwicke, of the Duke of Devonshire; Bolsover, of the Duke of Portland; Elvaston, of Earl Harrington; Bretby, of Earl Chesterfield; Melbourne Park, of Viscount Melbourne; Hassop, of Earl Newburgh; Sudbury, of Lord Vernon; Doveridge, of Lord Waterpark; Redestone, of Lord Scarsdale."
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/DBY/Gaz1868.html (2271 words)

	edwards-christiansen - pafg71 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Sibyl MARSHALL was born in 1204 in Of Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
		Ellen (Margaret) De SEGRAVE Baroness Ferrers was born in 1271/1272 in Of, Chacombe, Northamptonshire, England.
		Hugh De AUDLEY Earl of Gloucester was born in 1289 in Stretton, Audley, Oxfordshire, England.
	ourworld.cs.com /jdaddy2170/edwards-christiansen/pafg71.htm (680 words)

	Chapter4EarlsNTT
		In 1138 Robert De FERRERS, Earl of Ferrers, was created Earl of Derby, for his valiant conduct at the battle of Northallerton, in which William PEVEREL (the second or third) also greatly distinguished himself as the commander of a large division.
		He was succeeded by his son Robert De FERRERS the second, who styles himself in one of his charters "Comes Junior de FERRERES," and in another, dated 1141, "Robertus Junior, Comes de Nottingham." It has, therefore, been a matter of doubt whether he or his father was the first Earl of Nottingham.
		A plea roll of the twenty-fifth Of Henry III, proves that some Earl of FERRERS assumed a right of heirship to William PEVEREL, but never hints that it was in right of his wife, nor even makes any mention of Margaret.
	www.btinternet.com /~nttsue/Chapter4EarlsNTT.html (1019 words)

	Helmdon History Resources
		Counterpart lease: Robert Ferrers of Staunton H., to John Blood of Astwell yeoman of: a messuage in Falcutt in tenure of Joseph King and various specified fields, to be held for 7 years, at annual rent of £79.
		Attested copy of a deed to lead the uses of a recovery whereby Laurence Earl Ferrers grants to Thomas Goostrey of Westminster, gent., the manors of Astwell and Falcutt, with all lands, messuages, etc., to the intent that they may be recovered to Richard Balshaw of Westminster to the use of the said Earl.
		Unexecuted lease from Washington, Earl Ferrers to Rev. Porter Bringloe of the manors of Astwell and Falcutt with all lands and appurts., to be held for one year at a peppercorn rent.
	www.helmdon.com /history/astwell_3.htm (2799 words)

	LAURENCE SHIRLEY, 4TH EARL FERRERS - LoveToKnow Article on LAURENCE SHIRLEY, 4TH EARL FERRERS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Ferrers estates were then vested in trustees, the Earl Ferrers secured the appointment of an old family steward, Johnson, as receiver of rents.
		On the 18th of January 1760, Johnson called at the earls mansion at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, by appointment, and was directed to his lordships study.
		His defence, which he conducted in person with great ability,~was a plea of insanity, and it was supported by considerable evidence, but he was found guilty.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /F/FE/FERRERS_LAURENCE_SHIRLEY_4TH_EARL.htm (707 words)

	Diggers Place - pafg130 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
		William de Ferrers Earl of Derby was born about 1146 in Derby,,England.
		William de Ferrers Earl of Derby is printed as #305263622.
		Earl Saire Iv, de Quincy of Winchester is printed as #98829146.
	www.geocities.com /digger63/pafg130.htm (156 words)

	The Twickenham Museum : 1st Earl Ferrers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, the Ferrers' principal seat in the Midlands
		Earl Ferrers extended the estate further by buying the meadow across the road (Cross Deep) at the southern end of his garden and running along the riverside, in 1716.
		Countess Ferrers remained at Heath Lane Lodge for the next 45 years, dying there in 1762 in her 81st year and she is buried in the churchyard of St Mary's, Twickenham.
	www.twickenham-museum.org.uk /detail.asp?ContentID=159 (485 words)

	The Newgate Calendar - LAURENCE, EARL FERRERS
		The second baronet of the family, Sir Henry Shirley, married a daughter of the celebrated Earl of Essex, who was beheaded in the reign of Queen Elizabeth; and his son, Sir Robert Shirley, died in the Tower, where he was confined during the Protectorate, for his attachment to the cause of the Stuarts.
		At the death of the first Earl his title descended to his second son; but he dying without issue it went in succession to the ninth son, who was childless, and the tenth son, who was the father of the Earl, Laurence, the subject of the present sketch.
		Lord Ferrers was so affronted by this circumstance, which he conceived to have arisen from a preconcerted plan to insult him, that he quitted Derby at three o'clock in the morning, and went immediately to his seat at Stanton-Harold in Leicestershire.
	www.exclassics.com /newgate/ng284.htm (2716 words)

	The Ultimate Crime
		The Earl accused the poor man of various villainies and falsifying the accounts, accusations that were quite untrue.
		The Earl must then have felt some remorse because he told Johnson's daughter that he would take care of the family if the steward died, so long as they didn't prosecute.
		At 9 o'clock on the morning of 5 May 1760 the Earl was taken from the Tower, in his own landau drawn by six horses, on a three hour trip through the record-breaking crowds to Tyburn.
	www.real-crime.co.uk /Murder1/docl.htm (3384 words)

	Some corrections and additions to the Complete Peerage: Volume 5: Ferrers of Chartley
		Hawise must have been the daughter of Sir Robert de Muscegros by a wife previous to Agnes, as there is good evidence to support the "usual account", that Agnes was the daughter of William de Ferrers, earl of Derby, by Margaret, the daughter of Roger de Quency.
		There is a note of another charter in which she refers to Margaret de Ferrers, countess of Derby, as her mother [British Library, Add.
		If Agnes had been Hawise's mother, this would have made Hawise the first cousin of her husband John de Ferrers (who was the grandson of William de Ferrers, earl of Derby).
	www.medievalgenealogy.org.uk /cp/ferrersofchartley.shtml (398 words)

	Staunton Harold (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		After the Conquest, the Lordship of Etingdon was given by the Conqueror to Henry, Earl of Ferrers, of Normandy; bat Sewallis held it under him, and his posterity have ever since possessed it.
		Lord Ferrers at first talked on indifferent matters, and observing the prodigious concourse of people (the blind was drawn up on his side) he said, "But they never saw a lord hanged, and perhaps will never see another."
		The famous Lady Huntingdon had been much with him in prison, and had done all she could for the unhappy man; but he would not speak on the subject of religion, though he acknowledged to the chaplain that he believed there was a God.
	www.mspong.org /picturesque/staunton_harold.html (1414 words)

	Eighteenth Generation
		"The fifth earl was Hamelin Plantagenet, Henry’s illegitimate half-brother, son of Geoffrey of Anjou.
		"Earl Hamelin was one of those who at the council of Northampton denounced Becket as a traitor; he remained faithful to his half-brother, Henry II, during the trouble with the king’s sons, and in Richard I.’s absence on the crusade he supported the government against the intrigues of Prince John."
		Gilbert was a younger son of Gilbert fitz Richard de Clare, earl of Tonbridge and Clare and lord of Ceredigion, the Marcher lordship of Cardigan.
	www.boydhouse.com /alice/Green/SalisburyEighteenthGeneration.htm (2825 words)

	Articles - Earl of Derby (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Several successive generations of the Stanley Earls, along with other members of the family, have been prominent members of the Conservative Party, and at least one historian has suggested that this family rivals the Cecils (Marquesses of Salisbury) as the single most important family in the party's history.
		"Ferrer" is Norman French and means "to bind with iron" or " to shoe a horse" (cf.
		He was succeeded by his son William de Ferrers (?-1254) who married Sibyl Marshall and then Margaret De Quency with whom he had his son and heir Robert de Ferrers (1239-1279), who became the next Earl.
	www.lastring.com /articles/Earl_of_Derby (1670 words)

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		To the Earl of Strafford, Aug. 10.-Inclemency of the weather- -233 172.
		To the Earl of Hertford, Nov. 1.-Duke of Devonshire's legacy to Mr.
		(37) Archibald Earl of Islay and Duke of Argyle.
	www.gutenberg.org /dirs/etext03/lthw310.txt (16465 words)

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