4. | Sir William HERRICK was born in 1557 (son of John HEYRICK and Mary BOND); died on 20 Mar 1652. Other Events:
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- Occupation: Bef 1595, London, England; Court Banker
- Occupation: Bef 1595, Cheapside, England; goldsmith
- Occupation: Bef 1595, London, England; member of Parliament
- Occupation: Bef 1595, London, England; Teller of the Exchecquer
- Living: 1595, Loughborough, Leicester, England; Address:
Beaumanor Park
- Misc: 1605, London, England; knighted by King James
Notes:
Sir William Herrick, the most illustrious member of this family "was a man of great abilities and address, remarkably handsome in person, and high in the confidence of Queen Elizabeth and James I, and by honorable services to both, acquired a large property." He was in business for himself, being "gooldsmyth at the Rose in Cheapside." He was not on the court banker, but also Teller of the Exchequer, and member of parliament, serving several terms. About 1595 he bought Beaumanor park, and retired to private life, devoting himself to the care of his estates. In 1605 he was knighted by King James "for making a hole in the great diamond the King did wear."
William married Lady Joan MAY on 6 May 1596 in London, England. Joan (daughter of Richard MAY and Mary HILLDERSON) was born in 1578; died on 3 Jul 1645. [Group Sheet]
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