Some corrections and additions to the Complete Peerage: Volume 2: Bedford (PROPOSED CORRECTIONS)

BEDFORD (County)

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Volume 2, page 76:
He [Francis (Russell), Earl of Bedford (d. 1585)] m., 1stly, Margaret, widow of Sir John GOSTWICK, sister of Oliver, 1st LORD ST. JOHN, and da. of Sir John ST. JOHN, of Bletsoe, Beds, by Margaret, da. of Sir William WALDEGRAVE, K.B.

Paul Reed, in December 2002, pointed out that Margaret was the widow of William Gostwick, only son and heir of Sir John Gostwick, of Willington, Beds [citing P.R.O. C 1/1187/5-8].

[Item last updated: 19 April 2003.]