Family
 Richard Greene 1) 2)Died ± Dec 1635 1) 3) Buried 8 Dec 1635 St Peter's Church, Winterbourne Stoke, Wiltshire, England 1) 3) Notes: Richard Greene's arms were "Vert, three stags passant, Or" accrding to Jackson's History of the Parish of Grtittleton. The arms of "Azure, three stags trippant, Or" were held by numerous Greene families accord to Burke's armorial. It is unclear if Jackson had evidence for his identification of Richard's arms... The Greene family of Wexford, Ireland and "Sir William Greene of co. Oxford; father of Sir Michael Greene, conf. Feb 1605" had "Vert, three stags trippant, Or". Richard Greene had a grant in 1625 from Edward Hungerford of the manor and parsonage of Winterborne Stoke, for 99 years. Richard Greene was supposedly employed by Edward Nicholas as his land-agent. (Mr. Secretary Nicholas 1593-1669: His Life and Letters, Donald Nicholas, 1955, Page 181). Within the book there are numerous references to letters written between Richard Greene, land agent to Edward Nicholas. Richard Greene is described as "of Salisbury" and father of this "Nicholas Greene" within the book. However... Richard Greene the land-agent was alive in 1641. So it seems likely Donald Nicholas conflated two individuals. Edith's will mentions, amongst other things, land in: Chaffles Meadow, Wilton, Wiltshire (which she bequeaths to Nicholas). Wilfbrook Fields near Ley Mill in Winterborne Stoke (to kinsman John Stretch) Children of a Richard and Edith include: Mary Greene baptised 10 Feb 1580/81 at Burbage Married/ Related to:  Edith Unknown 1) 4)Died ± 1649 4)
Will signed: 5 May 1649 Winterbourne Stoke, Wiltshire, England 4) Notes: The 1664 visitation for Berkshire has a Grace Baron, of Windsor, daughter of Randolph Baron and Lucy, daughter of Unknown Hiliard, marrying Richard Greene of Winterbourne Stoke. That Richard would have seemed to be of approximately the same generation as Edith's husband, Richard. It can, however, be confirmed that the Richard Greene in the visitation is Richard, son of Richard and Edith. John Baron's will states he has 2 brothers and 1 sister - alive in 1644 - in addition to naming his sonne Hartgyll Baron, and his brother-in-law Mr Richard Greene. It also makes a bequest of £5 to Nicholas Greene - Richard's brother. The best direct evidence for Edith's ancestry comes from her will. She identifies "John Stretch" as a kinsman. John Stretch signs the 1641 Winterborne Stoke protestation return. Children: 1. Francis Greene2. John Greene3. Nicholas Greene 5) 6) 7) 8)Born ± 1608 Grittleton, Wiltshire, England 2) Died 8 Sep 1670 Foscote, Wiltshire, England, approximately 62 years 9) 10) Buried 11 Sep 1670 Winterbourne Stoke, Wiltshire, England 10) Occupations: 6 Jun 1653 Grittleton, Wiltshire, England; Summoned to Parliament as Knight of the Shire for co. of Wilts by Cromwell 5) 11), 6 Mar 1653/54 Grittleton, Wiltshire, England; Justice of the Peace 12) Residence: 12 Jun 1658 Grittleton, Wiltshire, England 13) Will signed: 28 Nov 1670 Grittleton, Wiltshire, England 9) Notes: The Heraldry of Worcestershire identifies a coat of arms for Nicholas: "Gules, a lion rampant per fesse argent and ermine crowned or. (Penn MS)". Nicholas Greene's family were of Brooke House near Westbury, Winterbourne Stoke and Stowford. He himself was described variously as of Foscote, Grittleton and Winterbourne Stoke. He was likely baptised in Winterbourne Stoke, where some of his sisters were baptised. The record probably no longer survives as only Bishops Transcripts now exist for a few dispersed years. Country Life (Volume 183, 1989) states Nicholas lived at Foscote House, though the evidence for their claim is unclear: "Foscote House, on the edge of the little village of Grittleton, near Chippenham, is a handsome, 16th century, stone-built house which was occupied in the middle of the 17th century by Nicholas Green a supporter of Cromwell and an MP in the first Commonwealth Parliament." He also held land elsewhere. For example, in 1659, he held land in Farleigh Hungerford, Wiltshire per the following proceedings (C 5/409/122). "Short title: Greene v Osborne. Plaintiffs: Nicholas Greene and Elizabeth Greene, his wife. Defendants: Julian Osborne, widow. Subject: property in Farleigh Hungerford, Wiltshire. His descendants would subsequently come into ownership of Farleigh. Nicholas Greene married thrice; firstly to Elizabeth Chaffin of Dorsetshire who died in 1629, secondly to Hester daughter of Walter White of Grittleton, and thirdly to Elizabeth Walweyn (relict of Col. Walter White) by whom he had Rebecca. Following his marriage to Elizabeth, Nicholas would become guardian for John Walweyn, Elizabeth's father; "the gent a lunatic". Elizabeth had already been John's guardian since at least 1640. See "John Walweyn" for further details. Nicholas and Elizabeth would manage the manor of Newlands on John's behalf. Nicholas was a strong support of Cromwell and the Commwealth. Not only was he appointed to Cromwell's first Parliament as an MP for Wiltshire, he also was a sequestror for Wiltshire and made donations to the cause: "Mr. Nicholas Green, of Winterbourn Stoke, who for his afiection to the Parliament hath suffered much from the enemy, now gives a horse worth £10, and £10 in money. Accepted for his five and twentieth part as well in Dorset as in Wilts. " The Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Magazine, Volume 26, 1892. Various records on British History dating c1640 to 1648 "Former radicals may not have been justices after the Restoration, but they were entrusted with lesser posts, where their administrative experience was of great value. At the Wiltshire quarter sessions of Easter 1662, Nicholas Greene esq, a baptist, interregnum J.P., and one of the three Wiltshire members in Barebones Parliament, was made treasurer of the fund for maimed mariners and soldiers in the northern half of the county. In other words a former radical Parliamentarian was responsible for disbursing pensions to royalist veterans." (The relationship between central and local government in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire, 1660-1688, P.J. Norrey, 1988: https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/34496592/DX082795.pdf). 4. Richard GreeneBorn before 1608 5. Mary GreeneBorn 1611 Winterbourne Stoke, Wiltshire, England 6. Rebecca GreeneBorn 1622 Winterbourne Stoke, Wiltshire, England 7. Sarah GreeneBorn 1622 Winterbourne Stoke, Wiltshire, England 8. Elizabeth GreeneBorn 1629 Winterbourne Stoke, Wiltshire, England | |||
Sources
1) Source: The History of the Parish of Grittleton "Pedigree of Greene, of Fosscote, and of Brooke House, co. Wilts" - Richard and Edith shown as parents of Nicholas."Richard Greene; had a grant in 1625 from Edward Hungerford., Esq. of the manor and parsonage of Winterborne Stoke, co. Wilts, for 99 years. He died intestate, and was buried there 8 Dec. 1635""Edith ... She took out letters of administration to her husband. In 1639 she assigned the terms of the parsonage of Winterborne Stoke to Nicholas Greene, her 2nd son.". Reference: Page 14 (Data from secondary evidence)2) Source: Sarum Marriage Licence Bonds Nicholas Greene, yeoman of Winterbourne Stoke, Wiltshire, aged 20, marriedElizabeth Chaffin, spinster of Maddington, Wiltshire, aged 17.Bond dated 24 Apr 1628.Bondsman, Richard Greene, father of Nicholas Greene. Reference: Winterbourne Stoke (Data from secondary evidence)
3) Source: Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 "1635: Richard Greene Gent was buryed the 8th of December". External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=61187&h=3080728&indiv=try. Reference: Wiltshire and Swindon History Centry; Chippenham, Wiltshire; Wiltshire Church of England Bishop's Transcripts; Reference Number: BT/WtbS/Bdl. 1 (Data from secondary evidence)
4) Source: England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858 Kinsman John StretchThree grandchildren, daughters of my sonne in lawe Mr James Flower of Elfroate; Elizabeth, Mary and SarahMr William Green my sonne Richard Greene's sonAll of the rest of my grandchildrenSonne Nicholas Greene Chaffles Meadows in WiltonHester Green my sonne Mr Nicholas his loving wifeSonne ThomasDaughters Sarah Greene and Rebecca BennettSonne in law Christopher BennettIn the persence of Thomas Grange. Reference: Will of Idith Greene, Widow of Winterbourne Stoke, Wiltshire; PROB 11/208/90 (Data from secondary evidence)
5) Source: The History of the Parish of Grittleton "Nicholas Greene, of Fosscote, in the parish of Grittleton, 2nd son. He was summ. to Parl. by Oliver Cromwell as Knight of the Shire for co. of Wilts by writ dated 6 June 1653. Will dated August 1670.". Reference: Page 14 (Data from secondary evidence)
6) Source: England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858 Will of Nicholas Greene of Grittleton, Wiltshire.Date: 28 November 1670. Mentions:Son Nicholas Greene,Son Walter Green,Daughter Margarett,Daughter Rebecca,Brother Francis,Wife Elizabeth. Mentions Nicholas's son Walter's sister, Rebecca.. Reference: PROB 11/334/365 (Questionable reliability of evidence)
7) Source: Monuments "Here also lyeth interred the Body of Rebecca, the Wife of Robert Wilshur, of this place, gent. She was Daughter of Nicholas Greene, of Winterborne Stoke, in this County Esq. by Elizabeth, his Wife, Relict of Coll. Walter White. She deparated this life the 14th day of April, Anno Domini 1725. Aetatis 66.". Reference: On Brass Plate, Grittleton: (Data from direct source)
8) Source: Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 "Rebecca Green daughtr of Mr Nicholas Green Esqr and Elizabeth his wife born Aug 16 1659". External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=61187&h=1566448&indiv=try. Reference: Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Parish Registers; Reference Number: 1620/1 (Data from direct source)
9) Source: England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858 Will of Nicholas Greene of Grittleton, Wiltshire.Date: 28 November 1670. Mentions:Son Nicholas Greene,Son Walter Green,Daughter Margarett,Daughter Rebecca,Brother Francis,Wife Elizabeth.. Reference: PROB 11/334/365 (Data from secondary evidence)
10) Source: Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 "Mr Nicholas Green Senr died at Foscot the 8th day of September and was buried at Winterborne Stoke in this county the 11th day following An Dom 1670.". External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=61187&h=1566861&indiv=try. Reference: Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Parish Registers; Reference Number: 1620/1 (Data from direct source)
11) Source: A Guide to Farleigh Hungerford, Co. Somerset, Illustrated with Ground Plans and Plates of Arms, and an Appendix of Ancient Manorial and Ecclesiastical Deeds In Farleigh church: "Some trunks and papers were left in the Chapel by the Hungerfords, for many years after they had sold the estate...Another paper said to have been found here, was a Summons from O. Cromwell to Nicholas Green, Esq. to serve as Member for the Co. of Wilts, in his First, commonly called the "Barebones," or, from the smallness of its number, the "Little Parliament."(1)...(1) Nicholas Green was of a family of Winterbourne Stoke, Stowford, and Brooke House near Westbury. His grand-daughter married Mr. Joseph Houlton, son of the purchaser of Farleigh.". Reference: 25-27 (Data from secondary evidence)
12) Source: England, Parish Registers Moyses Bristow of Grittleton married Edith Gregorie of Grittleton on 6 March 1653/54. Marriage observed by Nicholas Green Esq. J.P.. Reference: Wiltshire OPC (Data from secondary evidence)
13) Source: Collection Deposited by Mrs D.G. Mead "1. Nicholas Greene of Grittleton co Wilts esq and Elisabeth his wife""Demise of a messuage in Woodefield (Launcellott Gawton) and arable ground called the great orchard (7 a), a piece of ground shooting up n the house (8a), meadow called the Lower meadowe (3a), a piece of meadow ground in a common meadow called Broadmeadowe in the parish of Powicke (½a), lay or arable ground called Balls (altered to Bills) hill (8a) in Woodefield, for 99 years or lives of Launcellott Gawton, Margery his wife and Mary his daughter""Witnesses:- Walter White, Nicholas Greene, Joseph Jaques, William Essington""12 June 1658". External Link
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/rd/a61ecfb3-e493-45a6-a6a9-f9b9c611250a. Reference: 1623/48, "1. Nicholas Greene of Grittleton co Wilts esq and Elisabeth his wife 2. Launcellett..." (Data from direct source)