Edward Cary was a court official who served in the administration of Queen Elizabeth I's jewels and plate. He acquired Aldenham Manor in 1589 and was buried in Aldenham parish church in 1618.

Research sources:
- Victoria County History, A History of the County of Hertford, volume 2, 'Parishes: Aldenham', pp. 149-161; Stephen Johnson, 'Lordship of the Manor of Aldenham, Hertfordshire'; John Murray, Handbook for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Huntingdonshire, Aldenham section. — https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/herts/vol2/pp149-161
- Wikipedia biographical reference — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Cary