Biography of Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough 1650-1721

Paternal Family Tree: Lumley

Maternal Family Tree: Margaret Wotton Marchioness Dorset 1487-1535

1690 Invitation to William of Orange from the Immortal Seven

In 1650 Richard Lumley was born to [his father] John Lumley and [his mother] Mary Compton.

Before 12th March 1663 [his grandfather] Richard Lumley 1st Viscount Lumley (age 73) died. His grandson Richard (age 13) succeeded 2nd Viscount Lumley.

On 31st May 1681 Richard Lumley (age 31) was created 1st Baron Lumley.

In or before 1685 Richard, Baron Lumley (age 34) and Frances Jones (age 17) were married.

In 1685 to 1687 Richard, Baron Lumley (age 35) was Colonel of the Queen Dowager's or 9th Regiment of Horse.

Battle of Sedgemoor

John Evelyn's Diary. 8th July 1685. Came news of Monmouth's (age 36) utter defeate, and the next day of his being taken by Sr Wm Portman (age 41) and Lord Lumley (age 35) with the militia of their counties. It seemes the horse, commanded by Lord Grey (age 29), being newly rais'd and undisciplin'd, were not to be brought in so short a time to endure the fire, which expos'd the foote to the King's, so as when Monmouth had led the foote in greate silence and order, thinking to surprize Lieut Gen Lord Feversham (age 44) newly encamp'd, and given him a smart charge, interchanging both greate and small shot, the horse, breaking their owne ranks, Monmouth gave it over, and fled with Grey, leaving their party to be cut in pieces to the number of 2000. The whole number reported to be above 8,000, the King's but 2,700. The slaine were most of them Mendip-miners, who did greate execution with their tooles, and sold their lives very dearely, whilst their leaders flying were pursu'd and taken the next morning, not far from one another. Monmouth had gone 16 miles on foote, changing; his habite for a poore coate, and was found by Lord Lumley in a dry ditch cover'd with fern-brakes, but without sword, pistol, or any weapon, and so might have pass'd for some countryman, his beard being grown so long and so grey as hardly to be known, had not his George [Note. This is possible a reference to the Small St George Pendant] discover'd him, which was found in his pocket. 'Tis said he trembl'd exceedingly all over, not able to speake. Grey was taken not far from him. Most of his party were anabaptists and poore cloth workers of yu country, no gentlemen of account being come in to him. The arch-boutefeu Ferguson, Matthews, *&c. were not yet found. The £5,000 to be given to whoever should bring Monmouth in, was to be distributed among the militia by agreement between Sr Wm Portman and Lord Lumley. The battail ended, some words, first In jest, then in passion, pass'd between Sharington Talbot (deceased) (a worthy gent. son to Sr John Talbot (age 55), and who had behav'd himselfe very handsomely) and one Capt. Love, both commanders of the militia, as to whose souldiers fought best, both drawing their swords and passing at one another. Sharington was wounded to death on the spot, to the greate regret of those who knew him. He was Sir John's only son.

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1686 Peter Lely. Portrait of Richard Lumly (age 36); fture Earl of Scarborough.

On 30th November 1686 [his son] Richard Lumley 2nd Earl Scarborough was born to Richard, Baron Lumley, (age 36) and [his wife] Frances Jones (age 19).

John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd May 1687. I dined with Mynheer Diskvelts, the Holland Ambassador, a prudent and worthy person. There dined Lord Middleton (age 37), principal Secretary of State, Lord Pembroke (age 31), Lord Lumley (age 37), Lord Preston, Colonel Fitzpatrick, and Sir John Chardin (age 43). After dinner, the Ambassador discoursed of and deplored the stupid folly of our politics, in suffering the French to take Luxemburg, it being a place of the most concern to have been defended, for the interest not only of the Netherlands, but of England.

In 1689 Richard, Baron Lumley (age 39) was appointed Privy Council.

In 1689 Richard, Baron Lumley (age 39) was appointed Gentlemen of the Bedchamber.

Invitation to William of Orange from the Immortal Seven

On 15th April 1690 Richard Lumley (age 40) was created Earl of Scarborough by King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 39) in recognition of his support of the Glorious Revolution he having been one of the signatories of the Invitation to William of Orange from the Immortal Seven. [his wife] Frances Jones (age 23) by marriage Countess of Scarborough.

Roger Whitley's Diary. 7th June 1690. Satorday, severall of the King's servants came to provide for him; viz: Mr Isaack, Lambe, Clarke, Fronteene, &c. neare 2 o'clock the King (age 39) came, with Lord: Portland (age 40), Scarborow (age 40); Overkirk (age 50), Solmes, Scranmore, Zulestein, &c. Dutch & English, the Bishop: & severall of the clergy, &c. the King went to dine, past 2; had severall of his noblemen & gentry to dine with him; he also commanded the Bishop: & me to sitt downe; Lord Warrington (age 38) came when we were at dinner; sate downe; we were 13 or 14 at table; his Majesty did me the honor to drink to me; after dinner he talked with me a long while at the window; then retired, writ letters, &c. Sir Thomas Delves (age 59) & severall gentlemen of the County dined with Mr Isack (who had tables provided in the Kilne) & the rest of the King's servants, officers of the Guards, &c. were provided for in one place or other; the King walked in the gardens, to the stables in the evening; discoursed often very obligingly with me after he came in; retired to his chamber; had some new layd eggs to his supper; went to bed before 11. in the afternoone the County gentlemen, clergy, cittisens of Chester & Recorder (who were sent to [fo. 119r] know his Majesty's: pleasure about coming to Chester) kissed his hand; & in the evening my daughters, grandchildren, aunts &c; when he walked in the garden he gathered cherryes & seemed well pleased, &c. there was a good supper prepared in the Kilne for those that would eate, besides many of the King's great officers & servants; Lord Warrington, Sir Rowland Gwynn (age 32) & others lay in the house; I went to bed (weary) before 11 o'clock; Lord Brandon (age 31) lay at Mr Hardwares, also Mr Row.

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Roger Whitley's Diary. 8th June 1690. Sonday, (Whitsonday) his Majesty (age 39) went from Peele to Chester; (Portland (age 40), Scarborough (age 40) & Warrington (age 38) in the coach with him interl); I, Bidolph & one of his servants followed the Guards, &c.( the Mayor, Aldermen met him at Boughton, the Livery & Bearers in the streete interl); he went directly to the Cathedral [Map], sate in the Bishops seate; the Bishop (age 57) attended him as Clarke of the Closet; then preached; after sermon took coach immediately at the church doore, soe to dinner at Geaton, &c. I had 2 pockets picked in the church & severall others besides myselfe; the Mayor invited me but I refused him; I, Bidolph & G.Mainwaring (age 47) dined with Streete; severall came here to us; Bellot & I went thence to visit Sir Thomas Delves (age 37), &c. I left Bellot there; went to Jacksons; there were Bidolph, Streete, G.Mainwaring, my 2 sons, Warburton, Wright, Governor (but he stayd not), Colonel Harman, another officer,&c. I and Bidolph & Roger left them past 7; came home neare 9; found Mr Offley there, he stayd all night.

Battle of the Boyne

                    On 1st July 1690 the Battle of the Boyne was fought between the armies of Protestant King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 39) and Catholic King James II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 56).
                
                    The English army was commanded by Frederick Schomberg 1st Duke Schomberg (age 74).
                
                    The English or Protestant army included Colonel Albert Conyngham, Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough (age 40), Osmund Mordaunt and Henry Sidney 1st Earl Romney (age 49).
                
                    For the Irish or Catholic army James Fitzjames 1st Duke Berwick (age 19) and Henry Hobart 4th Baronet (age 33) fought. Richard Hamilton was captured.
                
                    Drury Wray 9th Baronet (age 56) fought for James II for which he subsequently forfeit his lands.

On 14th December 1690 [his daughter] Mary Lumley Countess Halifax was born to Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough (age 40) and [his wife] Frances Jones Countess Scarborough (age 23). She married after 1711 her fifth cousin once removed George Montagu 1st Earl Halifax and had issue.

In 1691 [his son] Thomas Lumley-Saunderson 3rd Earl Scarborough was born to Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough (age 41) and [his wife] Frances Jones Countess Scarborough (age 23). He married 27th June 1724 his fourth cousin Frances Hamilton Countess Scarborough, daughter of George Hamilton 1st Earl Orkney and Elizabeth Villiers Countess Orkney, and had issue.

Around 1703 [his son] John Lumley was born to Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough (age 53) and [his wife] Frances Jones Countess Scarborough (age 35).

Around 1706 [his son] James Lumley was born to Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough (age 56) and [his wife] Frances Jones Countess Scarborough (age 38).

On 9th April 1709 [his son] William Lumley died.

In 1710 [his son] Henry Lumley died.

After 1711 [his son-in-law] George Montagu 1st Earl Halifax (age 27) and [his daughter] Mary Lumley Countess Halifax (age 20) were married. She the daughter of Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough (age 61) and [his wife] Frances Jones Countess Scarborough (age 43). They were fifth cousin once removed.

On 17th December 1721 Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough (age 71) died of apoplexy at Gerard Street, Soho. His son Richard (age 35) succeeded 2nd Earl of Scarborough, 3rd Viscount Lumley, 2nd Baron Lumley.

In 1722 [his former wife] Frances Jones Countess Scarborough (age 54) died.

[his son] Henry Lumley was born to Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough and Frances Jones Countess Scarborough.

[his son] William Lumley was born to Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough and Frances Jones Countess Scarborough.

The History of William Marshal, Earl of Chepstow and Pembroke, Regent of England. Book 1 of 2, Lines 1-10152.

The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.

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[his daughter] Ann Lumley was born to Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough and Frances Jones Countess Scarborough.

[his father] John Lumley and [his mother] Mary Compton were married. They were sixth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward IV of England.

Ancestors of Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough 1650-1721

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Lumley 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Lumley 3rd Baron Lumley Grand Son of King Edward IV of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth York Daughter of King Edward IV of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Anthony Lumley Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Conyers 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Conyers Baroness Lumley 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Neville 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Roger Lumley 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Gray Unknown

GrandFather: Richard Lumley 1st Viscount Lumley 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Kurtwich

Father: John Lumley 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Shelley

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Shelley of Worminghurst Park

Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Shelley

Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Shelley

GrandMother: Frances Shelley

Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Compton

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Compton

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Aylworth

Great x 2 Grandfather: Peter Compton

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Brereton

Great x 3 Grandmother: Werburga Brereton

Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Compton 1st Baron Compton 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Talbot 3rd Earl of Shrewsbury 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: George Talbot 4th Earl of Shrewsbury 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Stafford Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Talbot Countess Pembroke 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Walden

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Walden

GrandFather: Henry Compton 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Spencer

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Spencer

Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabella Graunt

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Spencer

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Knightley

Great x 3 Grandmother: Susan Knightley

Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Spencer Countess Dorset

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Kitson

Great x 2 Grandmother: Katherine Kitson

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Donnington of Stoke Newington

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Donnington Countess Bath

Mother: Mary Compton 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Sackville 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Sackville 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Boleyn 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Sackville 1st Earl Dorset 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Brydges

Great x 3 Grandmother: Winifred Brydges Marchioness Winchester

Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes Ayloffe

Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Sackville 2nd Earl Dorset 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Baker

Great x 2 Grandmother: Cicely Baker Countess Dorset

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Dinley

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Dinley

GrandMother: Cecily Sackville 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Howard 3rd Duke of Norfolk 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Howard Earl of Surrey 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Stafford Duchess Norfolk 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Howard 4th Duke of Norfolk 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John de Vere 15th Earl of Oxford 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Vere Countess of Surrey 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Trussell Countess of Oxford 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Howard 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Geoffrey Audley

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Audley 1st Baron Audley Walden

Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Audley Duchess Norfolk 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Grey 2nd Marquess Dorset 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey Baroness Audley 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Wotton Marchioness Dorset

Biography of Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough 1650-1721

Royal Ancestors of Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough 1650-1721

Ancestors of Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough 1650-1721