Sir Thomas Chamberlayne, 2nd Baronet facts for kids
Sir Thomas Chamberlayne, 2nd Baronet (born around 1635, died 1682) was an important figure from Oxfordshire, England. He lived in places called Wickham and Northbrooke. Sir Thomas inherited a special title called a baronetcy from his father, Sir Thomas Chamberlayne, 1st Baronet, who passed away on October 6, 1643.
This was a time of big changes in England. The country was not ruled by a king for a while, but by a leader called the Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell. Because of a law passed during this period, Sir Thomas's first baronet title was not officially recognized. So, on October 6, 1657, he accepted a new baronet title from Oliver Cromwell himself. Sir Thomas was connected to Cromwell's government because he was married to the daughter of Edmund Prideaux, who was Cromwell's Attorney General (a top legal advisor).
Later, when the king returned to power in England (this was called the Restoration), the baronet title given by Cromwell became invalid. However, Sir Thomas's original baronet title was brought back. He died sometime between late September and early November in 1682. After his death, the baronetcy title went to James Chamberlayne, who became the 3rd Baronet.
Sir Thomas's Family Life
On April 8, 1657, Sir Thomas Chamberlayne married Margaret Prideaux at a church called St. Dionis, Backchurch, in London. Margaret was the daughter of Sir Edmund Prideaux from Ford Abbey in Devon. Her mother was Margaret Ivert.
Sir Thomas and Margaret had two daughters who inherited their family's wealth and property:
- Katharine: She inherited the estate of Wickham. She later became known as Viscountess Wenman and then Countess of Abingdon.
- Penelope: She inherited the estate of Northbrooke. Penelope married Sir Robert Dashwood, who was also given the title of baronet in 1684. His title was "baronet of Northbrook."
