Andrew Windsor1
M, b. 1467, d. 30 March 1543
Andrew was born in 1467 in Stanwell, County Middlesex, England, at Manor of Stanwell. He was the son of Lord Thomas Windsor and Elizabeth Andrews. Andrew married Elizabeth Blount. Andrew and Elizabeth had children: George [-1520] [m. Ursula de Vere], William [–1558] [m. Margaret Sambourne], Edmund, Thomas [m. Mary Beckingham], Elizabeth [-1549] [m. Sir Peter Vavasour of Spaldington], Ann [m. Roger Corbet of Moreton Corbet, Shropshire], Edith [m. George Ludlow] & Eleanor [m. Ralph Scrope & 2nd. Edward Neville]. Andrew was 1st Baron of Windsor. In 34 Henry VIII [1542], King Henry sent a message to Andrew that he would come to his manor at Stanwell for dinner. After a great feast, Henry announced that he enjoyed himself so much he had decided he wanted to have the manor. Andrew protested, stating the manor had been the family seat for generations. The King was firm that he would have the manor and Andrew was forced to leave immediately. The king also took possession of all titles and manors belonging to Andrew. Andrew was eventually given the Bordsley Abbey with all its lands and appurtenances in the "trade." He was also given the title and postition of Keeper of the King's Great Wardrobe. Andrew made his will on 26 March 1543 at Stanwell, County Middlesex, England.
Andrews Windsor, of Stanwell, in the County of Middlesex. Knight, Lord Windsor 26th March 1543. My body to be buried in the choir of the Church of the Holy Trinity of Hounslow, in the said County of Middlesex, whether I decease within the realm of England or without, if by any reasonable means I can be conveyed thither; and to be placed between the pillars where my entire well beloved wife, Elizabeth Lady Wyndsore, lieth buried ; I will that there be made a convenient tomb of freestone, with such arms, images, and scriptures, as shall be thought best by the discretion of my executors; also, I will that my son George's tomb be also finished. And I desire that my said burial be conveniently done according to my degree with such clothing to my household servants, and such mourners as shall be appointed by my executors, and to none others. I will that, at the day of my interment, there be twenty-four torches, and four great tapers about my Hearse, to be holden by twenty-eight poor men, every torch weighing sixteen pounds, and every taper containing twelve pounds, and every of the poor men, which I desire may be of the parish of Stanwell, to have vi d. and a gown of frize. I will, that during one month after my decease. Placebo and Dirige, with mass of Requiem, be said daily for me in the said Church ; and that x / be given to poor tenants in Stanwell and Horton. Also, I will that my executor, or next heir, keep solemnly an obit yearly in the Church of Stanwell or in such church or parish as I shall hereafter happen to dwell in, for me, my wife, my father, mother, ancestors, and friends, and all Christian souls, on the day of the decease of my loving father, Thomas Wyndesore, Esquire, or within fourteen days the same, for the space of fourteen years next after my decease, with as many priests and clerks as by my said father's Will is directed, to be paid out of such part of the revenues and profits as shall come and grow of my manor of March Baldyngton, otherwise called Baldyngton Wyndsore, within the county of Oxford, over and above such sums of money as I have assigned for two Chauntries to be founded in the Churches of Stanwell and Dorney ; for the which obit I will that the Vicar of Stanwell shall, have xxd. and every priest assisting at Dirige and mas xd., and for mass only vid; every clerk, for Dirige and mass, viiid. and for mass only ivd. except the clerk of Stanwell, to whom I will xxd, and to the bell-ringers xvid. Also, I will that there be bestowed on the poor people of the parish, at every obit, one quarter of wheat, two kilderkins of beer and malmsey, and compfitts for the quire, as heretofore has been usual, I will, that all such plate and household goods as I had of my lady my mother, be left with Sir William Windsor, Knight, my son and heir apparent, or such other as shall happen to be my next heir, for the occupation of my heirs and their wives, during their lives, finding sufficient security for delivery thereof to the same heirs, when they may come to it. To my son Edmund, all my household goods, etc. in my house of Bonyorden, in Stoke-Poges in Bucks. To my son Thomas, all my household goods, &c. in my chamber at London, and in my own chamber at Stanwell. To my daughters, dame Elizabeth, wife of Sir Peter Vavasor of Spaldington in York; Anne, wife of Roger Corbet, of Morton-Corbet in Shropshire, Esq; Edith, wife of George Ludlow, of Hill-Deverell in Wilts, Esq; every of which I married in my life-time, and well provided for, desiring them to pray for my soul. To my sister, Margaret Windsor, late Prioress of the late monastery of Sion, an annuity of lxxx /. vis. VIII d. out of my manor of Crainford, in co. Middlesex, to pray for my soul, my father and mother's souls, &c. To Sir William Windsor, my son, my chayne of gold, with a cross of diamonds and pearls; my cup of silver gilt, called the helmet; a bason and ewer of silver, with the Lady Bedylls arms on it, and other plate, to remain to my heirs males, and to the heirs males of my brother. Sir Anthony Windsor. To Edith, daughter of the said Sir Anthony, c marks. And I direct, that if I have wronged any man, or am indebted to any, if it can be proved, that my executors recompence them. And that the will of my loving mother, dame Elizabeth Litton, and the will of my lady my wife, and of my son George Windsor, be fulfilled. I bequeath to Agnes Windsor, and Ursula, daughters of my son Thomas Windsor, c marks on their marriages, and, on their decease without issue, to Peter Windsor, Miles Windsor, and Andrew Windsor; and, in default, to my son Thomas, younger brother of Edmund. The residue of my goods, chattels, &c. my debts and legacies paid, I bequeath to my son and heir, William Windsor, Knight, And I appoint executors Sir Thomas Audley, Knight; Lord Audley of Walden and Lord Cbancellor; Sir John Baker, Knight, Chancellor of the Tenths; Sir William Windsor, my son and heir ; and my son, Edmund Windsor, Esq; and overseers of my will, Thomas Duke of Norfolk, and my brother Sir Anthony Windsor, Knight. And for their labour, to the Lord Chancellor, £L; to Sir John Baker, £xxx vis. viiid; to Thomas Duke of Norfolk, £XL; to my brother. Sir Anthony Windsor, £x; praying them to be aiding and assisting in the execution of this my will and testament.2
Andrew's wife, Elizabeth, died before 30 March 1543 in Stanwell leaving him a widower. Andrew departed this life on Tuesday, 30 March 1543 in Stanwell at age 76 years. He was buried at Hounslow, County Middlesex, England, in the choir of the Church of the Holy Trinity. His will was probated on 31 July 1543.
Andrews Windsor, of Stanwell, in the County of Middlesex. Knight, Lord Windsor 26th March 1543. My body to be buried in the choir of the Church of the Holy Trinity of Hounslow, in the said County of Middlesex, whether I decease within the realm of England or without, if by any reasonable means I can be conveyed thither; and to be placed between the pillars where my entire well beloved wife, Elizabeth Lady Wyndsore, lieth buried ; I will that there be made a convenient tomb of freestone, with such arms, images, and scriptures, as shall be thought best by the discretion of my executors; also, I will that my son George's tomb be also finished. And I desire that my said burial be conveniently done according to my degree with such clothing to my household servants, and such mourners as shall be appointed by my executors, and to none others. I will that, at the day of my interment, there be twenty-four torches, and four great tapers about my Hearse, to be holden by twenty-eight poor men, every torch weighing sixteen pounds, and every taper containing twelve pounds, and every of the poor men, which I desire may be of the parish of Stanwell, to have vi d. and a gown of frize. I will, that during one month after my decease. Placebo and Dirige, with mass of Requiem, be said daily for me in the said Church ; and that x / be given to poor tenants in Stanwell and Horton. Also, I will that my executor, or next heir, keep solemnly an obit yearly in the Church of Stanwell or in such church or parish as I shall hereafter happen to dwell in, for me, my wife, my father, mother, ancestors, and friends, and all Christian souls, on the day of the decease of my loving father, Thomas Wyndesore, Esquire, or within fourteen days the same, for the space of fourteen years next after my decease, with as many priests and clerks as by my said father's Will is directed, to be paid out of such part of the revenues and profits as shall come and grow of my manor of March Baldyngton, otherwise called Baldyngton Wyndsore, within the county of Oxford, over and above such sums of money as I have assigned for two Chauntries to be founded in the Churches of Stanwell and Dorney ; for the which obit I will that the Vicar of Stanwell shall, have xxd. and every priest assisting at Dirige and mas xd., and for mass only vid; every clerk, for Dirige and mass, viiid. and for mass only ivd. except the clerk of Stanwell, to whom I will xxd, and to the bell-ringers xvid. Also, I will that there be bestowed on the poor people of the parish, at every obit, one quarter of wheat, two kilderkins of beer and malmsey, and compfitts for the quire, as heretofore has been usual, I will, that all such plate and household goods as I had of my lady my mother, be left with Sir William Windsor, Knight, my son and heir apparent, or such other as shall happen to be my next heir, for the occupation of my heirs and their wives, during their lives, finding sufficient security for delivery thereof to the same heirs, when they may come to it. To my son Edmund, all my household goods, etc. in my house of Bonyorden, in Stoke-Poges in Bucks. To my son Thomas, all my household goods, &c. in my chamber at London, and in my own chamber at Stanwell. To my daughters, dame Elizabeth, wife of Sir Peter Vavasor of Spaldington in York; Anne, wife of Roger Corbet, of Morton-Corbet in Shropshire, Esq; Edith, wife of George Ludlow, of Hill-Deverell in Wilts, Esq; every of which I married in my life-time, and well provided for, desiring them to pray for my soul. To my sister, Margaret Windsor, late Prioress of the late monastery of Sion, an annuity of lxxx /. vis. VIII d. out of my manor of Crainford, in co. Middlesex, to pray for my soul, my father and mother's souls, &c. To Sir William Windsor, my son, my chayne of gold, with a cross of diamonds and pearls; my cup of silver gilt, called the helmet; a bason and ewer of silver, with the Lady Bedylls arms on it, and other plate, to remain to my heirs males, and to the heirs males of my brother. Sir Anthony Windsor. To Edith, daughter of the said Sir Anthony, c marks. And I direct, that if I have wronged any man, or am indebted to any, if it can be proved, that my executors recompence them. And that the will of my loving mother, dame Elizabeth Litton, and the will of my lady my wife, and of my son George Windsor, be fulfilled. I bequeath to Agnes Windsor, and Ursula, daughters of my son Thomas Windsor, c marks on their marriages, and, on their decease without issue, to Peter Windsor, Miles Windsor, and Andrew Windsor; and, in default, to my son Thomas, younger brother of Edmund. The residue of my goods, chattels, &c. my debts and legacies paid, I bequeath to my son and heir, William Windsor, Knight, And I appoint executors Sir Thomas Audley, Knight; Lord Audley of Walden and Lord Cbancellor; Sir John Baker, Knight, Chancellor of the Tenths; Sir William Windsor, my son and heir ; and my son, Edmund Windsor, Esq; and overseers of my will, Thomas Duke of Norfolk, and my brother Sir Anthony Windsor, Knight. And for their labour, to the Lord Chancellor, £L; to Sir John Baker, £xxx vis. viiid; to Thomas Duke of Norfolk, £XL; to my brother. Sir Anthony Windsor, £x; praying them to be aiding and assisting in the execution of this my will and testament.2
Andrew's wife, Elizabeth, died before 30 March 1543 in Stanwell leaving him a widower. Andrew departed this life on Tuesday, 30 March 1543 in Stanwell at age 76 years. He was buried at Hounslow, County Middlesex, England, in the choir of the Church of the Holy Trinity. His will was probated on 31 July 1543.