Sir John Wroth, 1st Baronet facts for kids

Sir John Wroth (1627-1664) was an important English landowner who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his family's history and his home, Blendon Hall.

Early Life and Family Home

Sir John Wroth was born in 1627. His father was Sir Peter Wroth, who passed away in 1644. His mother was Margaret Dering. Her father was Sir Anthony Dering from Kent.

The Wroth family lived at Blendon Hall. This large estate was located near Bexley in Kent. It was a significant home for the family.

Becoming a Baronet

On November 29, 1660, Sir John Wroth was given a special title. He became a baronet. This was an important honor given by the King. It meant he was part of a noble family.

His Marriage

In May 1650, Sir John Wroth married Anne Caulfield. Anne was a widow. She had been married to Sir Paul Harris and Sir Ralph Gore before. There are different ideas about who Anne's father was. Some say it was William Caulfield. Others believe it was William's uncle, Toby Caulfeild, 1st Baron Caulfeild. Toby Caulfeild was from Charlemont in Ireland.

Interests in History and Art

Sir John Wroth was very interested in his family's past. He helped write a detailed family history. This history was kept in a special manuscript. He wrote that his great-grandfather, Sir Thomas Wroth, worked for King Edward VI. Sir Thomas was a "Groom of the Stool." This was an important role in the King's royal household.

Sir John also appreciated art. In 1651, a famous artist named Robert Walker painted his portrait. Just before their wedding, another artist, Samuel Cooper, painted a tiny portrait of Anne. This type of small painting is called a miniature. Later, in 1651, Peter Lely painted a larger portrait of Anne.

Sir John's Children

Sir John and Anne Wroth had several children:

• Thomas Wroth (1651-1671)
• Sir John Wroth, 2nd Baronet (1653–1677)
• Henry Wroth
• Sophia Wroth