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[[File:Stratford Coat of Arms (Wessex).jpeg|thumb|'''The Historic Stratford Coat of Arms''' [[File:Stratford Coat of Arms (Wessex).jpeg|thumb|'''The Historic Stratford Coat of Arms'''
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'''The Stratfords''' are an old ] family of England, originating from ] in the 12th century. Since their establishment the Stratfords have spawned numerous religious, cultural and political leaders, multiple Bishops, Arch-Bishops, Viscountcies, Baronies and an Earldom.<ref>Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 4. The Pedigree and Who Married Whom. </ref> Historic family seats have included Farmcote Manor and ] in ],<ref>Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 6. Farmcote, The House, Manor, and Chapel. </ref> ] in ],<ref name=BH></ref> Baltinglass Castle,<ref name="genuki.org.uk">Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 11. The Extinct Earldom. </ref> Belan House and Aldborough House in ], and ] in London.<ref>Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 13. Belan, Aldborough, and Stratford House. </ref> They have links with numerous noble families, including the ], ], ], Throgmortons, ],<ref>Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 5. The Tracys, Dugdales, Throgmortons and Overburys. </ref> and ].<ref name="genuki.org.uk"/> They were at their most powerful in the 14th and 18th centuries. '''The Stratfords''' are an old ] family of England, originating from ] in the 12th century. Since their establishment the Stratfords have spawned numerous religious, cultural and political leaders, multiple Bishops, Arch-Bishops, Viscountcies, Baronies and an Earldom.<ref>Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 4. The Pedigree and Who Married Whom. </ref> Historic family seats have included Farmcote Manor and ] in ],<ref>Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 6. Farmcote, The House, Manor, and Chapel. </ref> ] in ],<ref name=BH></ref> Baltinglass Castle,<ref name="genuki.org.uk">Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 11. The Extinct Earldom. </ref> Belan House and Aldborough House in ], and ] in London.<ref>Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 13. Belan, Aldborough, and Stratford House. </ref> They have links with numerous noble families, including the ], ], ], Throgmortons, ],<ref>Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 5. The Tracys, Dugdales, Throgmortons and Overburys. </ref> and ].<ref name="genuki.org.uk"/> They were at their most powerful in the 14th and 18th centuries.


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==The Irish Stratfords & Earls of Aldborough (18th-19th Century)== ==The Irish Stratfords & Earls of Aldborough (18th-19th Century)==
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A later branch of the family extended from ] and into Ireland, where they went on to enter the ] as ''']''', of the Palatinate of Upper Ormond. The title was created on 9 February 1777, along with the subsidiary title '''Viscount Amiens''', for ].<ref>{{ LondonGazette | issue = 11739 | startpage = 1 | date = 25 January 1777 | accessdate = 8 May 2009 }}</ref> He had already been created '''Baron Baltinglass''', of Baltinglass, in the County of Wicklow,<ref>{{ LondonGazette | issue = 10311 | startpage = 1 | date = 7 May 1763 | accessdate = 8 May 2009 }}</ref> on 21 May 1763, and '''Viscount Aldborough''', of the Palatinate of Upper Ormond,<ref>{{ LondonGazette | issue = 11679 | startpage = 1 | date = 29 June 1776 | accessdate = 8 May 2009 }}</ref> on 22 July 1776. These titles were also in the Peerage of Ireland. Three of his sons, the second, third and fourth Earls, all succeeded in the titles. They became extinct on the death of the latter's grandson, the sixth Earl, in 1875. Their seats were Belan House, Aldborough House, Baltinglass Castle and ]. A later branch of the family extended from ] and into Ireland, where they went on to enter the ] as ''']''', of the Palatinate of Upper Ormond. The title was created on 9 February 1777, along with the subsidiary title '''Viscount Amiens''', for ].<ref>{{ LondonGazette | issue = 11739 | startpage = 1 | date = 25 January 1777 | accessdate = 8 May 2009 }}</ref> He had already been created '''Baron Baltinglass''', of Baltinglass, in the County of Wicklow,<ref>{{ LondonGazette | issue = 10311 | startpage = 1 | date = 7 May 1763 | accessdate = 8 May 2009 }}</ref> on 21 May 1763, and '''Viscount Aldborough''', of the Palatinate of Upper Ormond,<ref>{{ LondonGazette | issue = 11679 | startpage = 1 | date = 29 June 1776 | accessdate = 8 May 2009 }}</ref> on 22 July 1776. These titles were also in the Peerage of Ireland. Three of his sons, the second, third and fourth Earls, all succeeded in the titles. They became extinct on the death of the latter's grandson, the sixth Earl, in 1875. Their seats were Belan House, Aldborough House, Baltinglass Castle and ].


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The Historic Stratford Coat of Arms Barruly of ten Ar and Az, a Lion Rampant Gules Crest, A Dexter arm in Armour embowed proper holding in the hand a scimitar Ar. Pommel and Hilt Ar.
Three Variations on the Stratford Crest Scimitar armoured, scimitar unarmoured, falchion armoured.

The Stratfords are an old gentry family of England, originating from Stratford-on-Avon in the 12th century. Since their establishment the Stratfords have spawned numerous religious, cultural and political leaders, multiple Bishops, Arch-Bishops, Viscountcies, Baronies and an Earldom. Historic family seats have included Farmcote Manor and Stratford Park in Gloucester, Merevale Hall in Warwickshire, Baltinglass Castle, Belan House and Aldborough House in Ireland, and Stratford House in London. They have links with numerous noble families, including the Tracys, Sudeleys, Dugdale baronets, Throgmortons, Overburys, and Wingfields. They were at their most powerful in the 14th and 18th centuries.

The Warwickshire Stratfords (14th Century)

Robert Stratford, an original burgher of Stratford-on-Avon, is the earliest directly traceable member of the line. His children rose to positions of power and influence in the political and religious landscape of England in the 14th century, and originated all other branches of the family.

The Stratfords of Merevale (17th-18th Century)

The Manor of Merevale in north Warwickshire (including the original Merevale Hall and estate) was purchased in the mid 17th century by Edward Stratford (died 1665). Having established himself, Edward settled the sum of £500 on his younger brother Robert in order to fund his starting a life in Ireland. Robert settled at Baltinglass Castle and went on to sire the Earls of Aldborough, and a close relationship between the Merevale and the Irish branch was maintained until the extinction.

In 1749 the property was inherited by Edward's eventual descendant Penelope Bate Stratford (the daughter and co-heiress of Francis Stratford of Merevale) who married William Geast. William Geast took the surname of his Uncle, John Dugdale, and the estate has descended to the present Sir William Dugdale Stratford Dugdale of the Dugdale baronets.

The Gloucestershire Stratfords

Great Farmcote Manor The feudal manor house of the Farmcote Estate, historically the seat of the Gloucestershire Stratfords

Stephen de Stratford, a brother or cousin to John de Stratford of Warwickshire, was the father of another John Stratford who, in 1320, became a member of parliament for Gloucestershire, where the Stratfords had been granted Lordship of the Manor of Farmcote, Hawling and Temple Guiting in 1314. His son was raised to the knighthood as Sir Stephen Stratford, and this branch of the family became resident at the ancient, feudal Farmcote Manor House following the dissolution of Hailes Abbey in 1539. This branch were cousins to Robert Dover, and involved in the establishment of the Cotswold Olimpick Games in 1612.

The Farmcote and Hawling estates were sold in 1756, by sons of Walter Stratford, though part of Farmcote Manor still stands, and Stratford tombs, arms and effigies can be found in the estate chapel there. Notable members of this line include:

  • John Stratford, member of parliament for Gloucestershire, 1320
  • Sir Stephen Stratford, knight of the realm
  • John Stratford (c.1582-c.1634) Merchant and entrepreneur, a significant grower of tobacco in the Cotswolds

The Irish Stratfords & Earls of Aldborough (18th-19th Century)

File:The Earl of Aldborough Reviewing Volunteers at Belan House, County Kildare.jpg
The Earl of Aldborough Reviewing Volunteers at Belan House, County Kildare Francis Wheatley, 1782 (later changes c.1787 and extended c.1810)
The Stratford Coat of Arms, of the Earls of Aldborough with Supporters, the Female representing Fame, vested Ar, winged Or, in her right hand a trumpet gold, and in her left hand an olive branch vert, the sword belt Gules. Sinister, a man in complete armour Proper, garnished Or, spurs, sword, shield and spear of the last, sword belt Gules, holding in his right hand the spear, and upon his left arm the shield. Motto: Virtuti Nihil Obstat Et Armis (Nothing Resists Valour and Arms).

A later branch of the family extended from the Stratfords of Merevale and into Ireland, where they went on to enter the peerage as Earls of Aldborough, of the Palatinate of Upper Ormond. The title was created on 9 February 1777, along with the subsidiary title Viscount Amiens, for John Stratford, 1st Viscount Aldborough. He had already been created Baron Baltinglass, of Baltinglass, in the County of Wicklow, on 21 May 1763, and Viscount Aldborough, of the Palatinate of Upper Ormond, on 22 July 1776. These titles were also in the Peerage of Ireland. Three of his sons, the second, third and fourth Earls, all succeeded in the titles. They became extinct on the death of the latter's grandson, the sixth Earl, in 1875. Their seats were Belan House, Aldborough House, Baltinglass Castle and Stratford House.

The Stratford Cannings & Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe

Abigail Stratford was the daughter of Robert Stratford, progenitor of the Irish Stratfords. In 1697 she married George Canning, and in 1703 they had a son, named Stratford Canning. He had a son sometime after 1734, also named Stratford Canning, who had a son in 1786, also named Stratford Canning, who was created 1st Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe on 24 April 1852.

The Wingfield-Stratfords

Lady Amelia Stratford was the daughter of John Stratford, 1st Earl of Aldborough. On the 7th September 1760 she married Richard Wingfield, 3rd Viscount Powerscourt, and took his name. When Edward Stratford, 2nd Earl of Aldborough (Amelia's brother) died in 1801 he bequeathed the bulk of his estate to their grandson (his nephew) on the proviso that he took back the Stratford name, thus becoming John Wingfield-Stratford in 1802. This line inherited Stratford House in London, and Amelia lived there until her death in 1831. It was sold in 1832. Notable Wingfield-Stratfords include:

References

  1. Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 2. The Stratford Family Heraldry.
  2. Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 4. The Pedigree and Who Married Whom.
  3. Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 6. Farmcote, The House, Manor, and Chapel.
  4. A History of the County of Warwick - Volume 4 (1947) pp142-147 from British History Online
  5. ^ Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 11. The Extinct Earldom. Cite error: The named reference "genuki.org.uk" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  6. Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 13. Belan, Aldborough, and Stratford House.
  7. Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 5. The Tracys, Dugdales, Throgmortons and Overburys.
  8. Blomefield and Parkin An essay towards a topographical history of the county of Norfolk pp. 390
  9. David Charles Douglas, Alec Reginald Myers "English historical documents. 4. . 1327 - 1485" p. 69
  10. Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 5. The Tracys, Dugdales, Throgmortons and Overburys.
  11. Cradock, Joseph "Literary and miscellaneous memoirs, Volume 1" pp. 23-24
  12. Thomas Dudley Fosbroke, "Companion to the Wye tour. Ariconensia; or, Archæological sketches of Ross and Archenfield: illustrative of the campaigns of Caractacus; the station Ariconium, &c., with other matters" pp. 165-166
  13. "No. 11739". The London Gazette. 25 January 1777.
  14. "No. 10311". The London Gazette. 7 May 1763.
  15. "No. 11679". The London Gazette. 29 June 1776.
  16. J. Nichols "A biographical peerage of Ireland, in which are memoirs and characters of the most celebrated persons of each family" pp. 107-108
  17. The Peerage entry for Edward Stratford
  18. G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume I, page 100. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  19. The Peerage entry for Abigail Stratford
  20. The Peerage entry for Stratford Canning, 1st Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe
  21. The Peerage entry for Lady Amelia Stratford
  22. Stratford, Gerald "A History of the Stratford Family" Chapter 13. Belan, Aldborough, and Stratford House.

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