MANORIAL HERITAGE REGISTRY CONVEYANCE & DESCENT HISTORY ============================================================================ Fenny Stratford Public record: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_manor=fenny-stratford Exported: 14 October 2026, 23:57 GMT+0000 Recorded historical holders: 27 Location: Buckinghamshire SUCCESSION REGISTER | EARLIEST RECORDED TO PRESENT ============================================================================ Relationships below reproduce saved published paths; unrecorded routes are not inferred. 1. John Grey | 1252 - 1266 Transfer: Recorded as Lord of the Manor when the annual fair was granted. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 2. Reynold Grey | 1266 - 1308 Transfer: Succession on his father's death. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=reynold-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 3. John Grey | 1308 - 1323 Transfer: Succession from his father. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 4. Henry Grey, 12th Earl of Kent, 1st Duke of Kent from 1710, 2nd Earl of Stamford, 7th Baron Grey of Groby, English peer, 2nd Baron Grey of Groby, 1st Earl of Stamford | 1323 - 1342 Transfer: Succession from his father. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=henry-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 5. Reynold Grey | 1342 - 1370 Transfer: Succession from his father. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=reynold-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 6. Henry Grey, 12th Earl of Kent, 1st Duke of Kent from 1710, 2nd Earl of Stamford, 7th Baron Grey of Groby, English peer, 2nd Baron Grey of Groby, 1st Earl of Stamford | 1370 - 1395 Transfer: Succession from his father. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=henry-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 7. Richard Grey | 1395 - 1442 Transfer: Succession from his father. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 8. Reynold Grey | 1448 - 1493 Transfer: Margaret renounced her life interest in favour of Reynold Grey in 1448; the manor was settled in fee-tail on Reynold and his wife Tacina in 1454. Holding arrangement: Joint / fee-tail settlement Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=reynold-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 9. William Grey, 13th Baron Grey de Wilton, English nobleman and soldier, 15th Baron Grey de Wilton, English peer | 1536 - 1562 Transfer: Obtained the manor on Florence's death. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 10. Marquess of Winchester | 1563 - 1572 Transfer: The manor was quitclaimed for £1,000 and granted by Queen Elizabeth in 1563; the transaction was subject to a regrant if Arthur Grey paid £3,000. Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 11. Arthur Grey | 1572 - 1593 Transfer: Regranted the manor in 1572 under the arrangement following the 1563 grant and quitclaim. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=arthur-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 12. George Villiers, later Duke of Buckingham, 1st Duke of Buckingham, royal favourite of James I and Charles I, English courtier, Marquess of Buckingham, Viscount Villiers, Baron Whaddon, Viscount Villiers 1616, Earl of Buckingham 1617, Marquess of Buckingham 1618/19, Duke of Buckingham and Earl of Coventry 1623, KG, Master of the Horse, Lord High Admiral, Chancellor of Cambridge, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, 19th Baron de Ros, Privy Councillor, Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire | 1616 - 1674 Transfer: Granted in fee by the Crown in 1616 after forfeiture following Thomas Grey's attainder. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-villiers-1st-duke-of-buckingham Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 13. Thomas Willis | 1674 - 1675 Transfer: Purchased the manor in 1674. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 14. Rev. Philip Barton | 1767 - 1786 Transfer: Purchased the manor after John Fleming obtained an enabling Act and later sold it. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rev-philip-barton Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 15. Philip Duncombe Pauncefort, later Philip Duncombe | 1805 Transfer: Inherited under trust and took the name Duncombe in 1805. Holding arrangement: Trust Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=philip-duncombe-pauncefort-later-philip-duncombe Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 16. Margaret Grey | 1442 - 1448 Transfer: Held the lordship after the death of her husband Richard Grey, before renouncing her life interest in 1448. Holding arrangement: Other / Life interest Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=margaret-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 17. Edmund Grey | 1493 - 1511 Transfer: Succeeded to the family interest after the death of Reynold Grey; settled the manor on his wife Florence for life. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=edmund-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 18. Florence Grey | 1511 - 1536 Transfer: Held for life under the settlement made by Edmund Grey; the manor passed to William Grey on her death in 1536. Holding arrangement: Life interest Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=florence-grey Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 19. Thomas Grey, 15th Baron Grey, 15th Baron Grey de Wilton | 1593 - 1603 Transfer: Succeeded to the manor after Arthur Grey's death; the manor became forfeit to the Crown following his attainder in 1603. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-grey-15th-baron-grey-de-wilton Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 20. Crown | 1603 - 1616 Transfer: The manor was forfeited to the Crown after Thomas Grey's attainder and was later granted in fee to Sir George Villiers in 1616. Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 21. George Fleetwood and others | 1609 - 1616 Transfer: The Crown leased the forfeited manor to George Fleetwood and others in 1609; the lease was surrendered to George Villiers in 1616. Holding arrangement: Joint Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 22. Thomas Willis | 1675 - 1699 Transfer: Succeeded his father, Thomas Willis MD, who died in 1675. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 23. Browne Willis, Antiquary and author | 1699 - 1760 Transfer: Succeeded his father in 1699 and held the manor until his death in 1760. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=browne-willis Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 24. Thomas Willis | 1735 - 1756 Transfer: The manor was settled on Browne Willis's eldest son Thomas upon his marriage in 1735. Holding arrangement: Marriage settlement Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 25. Thomas Willis Fleming | 1756 - 1762 Transfer: Succeeded his father in 1756 and took the surname Fleming after inheriting land from a distant cousin. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis-fleming Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 26. John Fleming | 1762 - 1767 Transfer: Inherited the manor from his half brother in 1762 and later obtained an Act of Parliament enabling him to take the name Fleming. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-fleming Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 27. Rev. Philip Barton | 1786 - 1805 Transfer: At his death in 1786, Barton left the manor in trust for his godson Philip Duncombe Pauncefort, subject to a name-taking condition fulfilled in 1805. Holding arrangement: Trust Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rev-philip-barton Relationship to present holder: Not recorded DETAILED CONVEYANCE HISTORIES AND LINKED PEDIGREES ============================================================================ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 1 | 1252 - 1266 John Grey Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Recorded as Lord of the Manor when the annual fair was granted. Holding arrangement: sole To / transferee: John Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: grant of annual fair Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The first recorded lordship reference is in 1252, when John Grey was Lord of the Manor. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-grey Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 2 | 1266 - 1308 Reynold Grey Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=reynold-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Succession on his father's death. Previous holder: John Grey Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: John Grey To / transferee: Reynold Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Reynold Grey succeeded his father John Grey in 1266. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-grey Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=reynold-grey Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 3 | 1308 - 1323 John Grey Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Succession from his father. Previous holder: Reynold Grey Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Reynold Grey To / transferee: John Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: John Grey succeeded Reynold Grey in 1308. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=reynold-grey Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-grey Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 4 | 1323 - 1342 Henry Grey, 12th Earl of Kent, 1st Duke of Kent from 1710, 2nd Earl of Stamford, 7th Baron Grey of Groby, English peer, 2nd Baron Grey of Groby, 1st Earl of Stamford Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=henry-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Succession from his father. Previous holder: John Grey Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: John Grey To / transferee: Henry Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Henry Grey succeeded John Grey in 1323. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-grey Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=henry-grey Person dates: 1671–1740 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 5 | 1342 - 1370 Reynold Grey Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=reynold-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Succession from his father. Previous holder: Henry Grey Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Henry Grey To / transferee: Reynold Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Reynold Grey succeeded Henry Grey in 1342. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=henry-grey Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=reynold-grey Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 6 | 1370 - 1395 Henry Grey, 12th Earl of Kent, 1st Duke of Kent from 1710, 2nd Earl of Stamford, 7th Baron Grey of Groby, English peer, 2nd Baron Grey of Groby, 1st Earl of Stamford Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=henry-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Succession from his father. Previous holder: Reynold Grey Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Reynold Grey To / transferee: Henry Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Henry Grey succeeded his father Reynold in 1370. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=reynold-grey Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=henry-grey Person dates: 1671–1740 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 7 | 1395 - 1442 Richard Grey Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Succession from his father. Previous holder: Henry Grey Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Henry Grey To / transferee: Richard Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Richard Grey succeeded Henry Grey in 1395 and died in 1442. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=henry-grey Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-grey Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 8 | 1448 - 1493 Reynold Grey Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=reynold-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Margaret renounced her life interest in favour of Reynold Grey in 1448; the manor was settled in fee-tail on Reynold and his wife Tacina in 1454. Previous holder: Margaret Grey Holding arrangement: joint Share / interest: fee-tail settlement From / transferor: Margaret Grey To / transferee: Reynold Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: renunciation and settlement Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Reynold Grey held the manor following the renunciation of Margaret's life interest and the 1454 settlement. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Other parties: Reynold Grey, Tacina Grey Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=margaret-grey Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=reynold-grey Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 9 | 1536 - 1562 William Grey, 13th Baron Grey de Wilton, English nobleman and soldier, 15th Baron Grey de Wilton, English peer Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Obtained the manor on Florence's death. Previous holder: Florence Grey Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Florence Grey To / transferee: William Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: succession Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: William Grey obtained the manor in 1536 after the death of Florence. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=florence-grey Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-grey Person dates: c.1508-1562 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 10 | 1563 - 1572 Marquess of Winchester Holder position: holder Transfer: The manor was quitclaimed for £1,000 and granted by Queen Elizabeth in 1563; the transaction was subject to a regrant if Arthur Grey paid £3,000. Previous holder: William Grey Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: William Grey To / transferee: Marquess of Winchester Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: quitclaim and royal grant Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The Marquess of Winchester received the manor by the 1563 grant, subject to the stated regrant arrangement. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Other parties: Arthur Grey Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-grey Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 11 | 1572 - 1593 Arthur Grey Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=arthur-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Regranted the manor in 1572 under the arrangement following the 1563 grant and quitclaim. Previous holder: Marquess of Winchester Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Marquess of Winchester To / transferee: Arthur Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: regrant Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Arthur Grey was regranted the manor in 1572. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=arthur-grey Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 12 | 1616 - 1674 George Villiers, later Duke of Buckingham, 1st Duke of Buckingham, royal favourite of James I and Charles I, English courtier, Marquess of Buckingham, Viscount Villiers, Baron Whaddon, Viscount Villiers 1616, Earl of Buckingham 1617, Marquess of Buckingham 1618/19, Duke of Buckingham and Earl of Coventry 1623, KG, Master of the Horse, Lord High Admiral, Chancellor of Cambridge, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, 19th Baron de Ros, Privy Councillor, Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-villiers-1st-duke-of-buckingham Holder position: holder Transfer: Granted in fee by the Crown in 1616 after forfeiture following Thomas Grey's attainder. Previous holder: Crown Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Crown To / transferee: George Villiers, later Duke of Buckingham Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: Crown grant in fee Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The manor became forfeit to the Crown and was granted in fee to Sir George Villiers in 1616; he became Duke of Buckingham in 1623. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-villiers-1st-duke-of-buckingham Person dates: 1592–1628 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 13 | 1674 - 1675 Thomas Willis Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis Holder position: holder Transfer: Purchased the manor in 1674. Previous holder: 2nd Duke of Buckingham Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: 2nd Duke of Buckingham To / transferee: Thomas Willis Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: sale Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The 2nd Duke of Buckingham sold the manor to Thomas Willis, who died the following autumn. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 14 | 1767 - 1786 Rev. Philip Barton Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rev-philip-barton Holder position: holder Transfer: Purchased the manor after John Fleming obtained an enabling Act and later sold it. Previous holder: John Fleming Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: John Fleming To / transferee: Rev. Philip Barton Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: sale Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The Rev. Philip Barton of Great Brickhill acquired the manor in the later eighteenth century. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-fleming Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rev-philip-barton Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 15 | 1805 Philip Duncombe Pauncefort, later Philip Duncombe Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=philip-duncombe-pauncefort-later-philip-duncombe Holder position: holder Transfer: Inherited under trust and took the name Duncombe in 1805. Previous holder: Rev. Philip Barton Holding arrangement: trust From / transferor: Rev. Philip Barton To / transferee: Philip Duncombe Pauncefort, later Philip Duncombe Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: trust succession Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The manor was left in trust for Barton's godson, who inherited in 1805 on taking the name Duncombe. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rev-philip-barton Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=philip-duncombe-pauncefort-later-philip-duncombe Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 16 | 1442 - 1448 Margaret Grey Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=margaret-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Held the lordship after the death of her husband Richard Grey, before renouncing her life interest in 1448. Previous holder: Richard Grey Holding arrangement: other Share / interest: Life interest From / transferor: Richard Grey To / transferee: Margaret Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: widow's life interest and renunciation Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Widow of Richard Grey; she later married Thomas Grey and renounced her life interest in favour of Reynold Grey in 1448. Other parties: Margaret Grey Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-grey Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=margaret-grey Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 17 | 1493 - 1511 Edmund Grey Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=edmund-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Succeeded to the family interest after the death of Reynold Grey; settled the manor on his wife Florence for life. Previous holder: Reynold Grey Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Reynold Grey To / transferee: Edmund Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: succession and settlement Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Edmund Grey was the son and heir connected with the succession following Reynold Grey's death and created a life settlement for his wife Florence. Other parties: Edmund Grey Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=reynold-grey Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=edmund-grey Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 18 | 1511 - 1536 Florence Grey Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=florence-grey Holder position: holder Transfer: Held for life under the settlement made by Edmund Grey; the manor passed to William Grey on her death in 1536. Previous holder: Edmund Grey Holding arrangement: sole Share / interest: Life interest From / transferor: Edmund Grey To / transferee: Florence Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: life settlement Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Florence held the manor for life under Edmund Grey's settlement. Other parties: Florence Grey Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=edmund-grey Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=florence-grey Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 19 | 1593 - 1603 Thomas Grey, 15th Baron Grey, 15th Baron Grey de Wilton Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-grey-15th-baron-grey-de-wilton Holder position: holder Transfer: Succeeded to the manor after Arthur Grey's death; the manor became forfeit to the Crown following his attainder in 1603. Previous holder: Arthur Grey Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Arthur Grey To / transferee: Thomas Grey, 15th Baron Grey Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession and forfeiture Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Thomas Grey was attainted in 1603, causing forfeiture of the manor to the Crown. Other parties: Thomas Grey, 15th Baron Grey Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=arthur-grey Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-grey-15th-baron-grey-de-wilton Person dates: died 1614 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 20 | 1603 - 1616 Crown Holder position: holder Transfer: The manor was forfeited to the Crown after Thomas Grey's attainder and was later granted in fee to Sir George Villiers in 1616. Previous holder: Thomas Grey, 15th Baron Grey Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Thomas Grey, 15th Baron Grey To / transferee: Crown Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: forfeiture and Crown ownership Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Crown ownership followed the forfeiture arising from Thomas Grey's attainder. Other parties: Crown Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-grey-15th-baron-grey-de-wilton Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 21 | 1609 - 1616 George Fleetwood and others Holder position: holder Transfer: The Crown leased the forfeited manor to George Fleetwood and others in 1609; the lease was surrendered to George Villiers in 1616. Previous holder: Crown Holding arrangement: joint From / transferor: Crown To / transferee: George Fleetwood and others Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: lease Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: A Crown lease intervened between forfeiture and the 1616 fee grant to Sir George Villiers. Other parties: George Fleetwood, and others Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 22 | 1675 - 1699 Thomas Willis Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis Holder position: holder Transfer: Succeeded his father, Thomas Willis MD, who died in 1675. Previous holder: Thomas Willis MD Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Thomas Willis MD To / transferee: Thomas Willis Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The younger Thomas Willis held the manor until his death in 1699. Other parties: Thomas Willis Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis-md Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 23 | 1699 - 1760 Browne Willis, Antiquary and author Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=browne-willis Holder position: holder Transfer: Succeeded his father in 1699 and held the manor until his death in 1760. Previous holder: Thomas Willis Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Thomas Willis To / transferee: Browne Willis Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Browne Willis was the noted antiquary and owner of Fenny Stafford. Other parties: Browne Willis Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=browne-willis Person dates: 1682–1760 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 24 | 1735 - 1756 Thomas Willis Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis Holder position: holder Transfer: The manor was settled on Browne Willis's eldest son Thomas upon his marriage in 1735. Previous holder: Browne Willis Holding arrangement: sole Share / interest: Marriage settlement From / transferor: Browne Willis To / transferee: Thomas Willis Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: marriage settlement Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Thomas Willis held under the marriage settlement until his death in 1756. Other parties: Thomas Willis Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=browne-willis Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 25 | 1756 - 1762 Thomas Willis Fleming Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis-fleming Holder position: holder Transfer: Succeeded his father in 1756 and took the surname Fleming after inheriting land from a distant cousin. Previous holder: Thomas Willis Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Thomas Willis To / transferee: Thomas Willis Fleming Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: He proved Browne Willis's will after Browne's death in 1760 and died in 1762. Other parties: Thomas Willis Fleming Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis-fleming Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 26 | 1762 - 1767 John Fleming Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-fleming Holder position: holder Transfer: Inherited the manor from his half brother in 1762 and later obtained an Act of Parliament enabling him to take the name Fleming. Previous holder: Thomas Willis Fleming Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Thomas Willis Fleming To / transferee: John Fleming Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: hereditary succession and sale Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: John Fleming sold the manor after obtaining the enabling Act. Other parties: John Fleming Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-willis-fleming Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-fleming Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 27 | 1786 - 1805 Rev. Philip Barton Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rev-philip-barton Holder position: holder Transfer: At his death in 1786, Barton left the manor in trust for his godson Philip Duncombe Pauncefort, subject to a name-taking condition fulfilled in 1805. Previous holder: Rev. Philip Barton Holding arrangement: trust From / transferor: Rev. Philip Barton To / transferee: Rev. Philip Barton Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: testamentary trust Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Barton’s will placed the manor in trust for his godson until the stipulated inheritance condition was met. Other parties: Philip Duncombe Pauncefort Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rev-philip-barton Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rev-philip-barton Relationship paths: No published path recorded. END OF EXPORTED APPROVED CONVEYANCE HISTORY