William Lawrence

M, b. circa 1528
     William was born circa 1528 in Rumburg in the parish of Thorington, County Suffolk, England. He was the son of John Lawrence and Elisabeth (?)1

Citations

  1. [S1062] Joseph James [edited with extensive additions] Muskett, The Suffolk Manorial Families being the County Visitations and other Pedigrees
    Muskett, Joseph James edited with extensive additions'    , page 197 - Margaret, daughter of . . . Lawrence, a famous preacher, Tanner MS. 130, 128. A reverend grave minister who ahd been a preacher to those who fleeing for religion in Q. Marie’s dayes met together in woods and secret places as they could. He was a gentleman of a great estate and exceeding in Liberality to the poore. In the time of Q. Elizabeth he preached at Fresingfield. He owned St. James’ Park in South Elmham.