[Ancestor] Bordwell

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1 M Robert Bordwell ¹

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           Born: 1647 - London, England 1
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         Spouse: Mary Gull (      -      ) 1
           Marr: Nov 1676 1

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General Notes: Husband - [Ancestor] Bordwell

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The original name was De Berdewell, and the first ancestor of whom a biographical account is to be had is Sir William De Berdewell, who was born in 1367, and was a descendant of Ralph De Berdewell, who, for gallant services received a grant of land from William the Conqueror, in 1066. Sir William lived in what was later called "Bordwell," near Bury St. Edmunds, in Suffolk, England, where he possessed a castle. There is very little of the castle now [1899] standing, and it is considered one of the most picturesque ruins of England. Sir William was a noted warrior, and fought with distinction under Henry V. and Henry VI. of England, being standard-bearer under the latter. In the year 1400 a grant of £20 per annum was made to him by Michael De La Boles, earl of Suffolk. He was "knighted" for valiant service under the "Black Prince" at Crecy. A few of Sir William's relics were preserved; the sword and armor he used at Agincourt and also his gilt Bassilor armor. These relics fell into the possession of his son Robert, the next in succession.
In 1421 Sir William rebuilt the old family church edifice, adding tower, roof, porch and stained-glass window. This is known as St. Peter's Church, and to this day is standing in Bordwell, Suffolk County, England. The stained-glass window is of especial interest to the Bordwell family, and the portrait contained therein is one of the most unique and ancient in stained-glass designs in England. The painting is portrayed in several colors, and makes an effective picture. The Knight, Sir William, is shown in complete armor, with sword and spear, kneeling with his helmet by his side, and appropriately bearing the Bordwell coat of arms. Sir William De Berdewell was united in marriage with Mary Packingham, a favorite daughter of Sir William D. Packingham. He died in 1434, leaving large and valuable estates. The next in line of succession was Sir Robert De Berdewell, who married Margery Jenney, daughter of Sir Thomas Jenney. ²

1 —, Book of Biographies, 37th Judicial District, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Biographical Publishing Company, 1899), Pg 169.

2 —, Book of Biographies, 37th Judicial District, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Biographical Publishing Company, 1899), Pg 168.