Sir Humphrey Lynde (1579 – 1636)
Humphrey Lynde, son of Cuthbert, was baptized at St Margaret’s Westminster on 27th August 1579 (certificate)
Woods Athence Vol II p.601 -
Humphrey
Lynde
a
most
learned
Knight
of
his
time,
a
zealous
puritian
and
a
Grand
enemy
of
such
who
were
called
Arminians,
was
born
in
London,
but
descended
from
those
of
his
name,
if
I
mistake
not,
in
Dorsetshire,
educated
at
Westminster
School
elected
Student
of
Christ
Church
(Oxford)
in
1596 aged 17 years, and four years after took a degree in Arts (7th July 1600).
About
that
time
he
was
called
away
to
be
heir
to
a
fine
Estate,
and
being
looked
upon
as
a
knowing
person,
was
made
Justice
of
the
Peace
29th
October 1613 ans was elected several times a Burgess, to serve in Parliaments (M.P. for Brecnock February to June 1626)
He was a person of great knowledge and integrity and a severe enemy to the Pontificians as well in his common discourse as in his writing.
Watts Bil. Britt.
Sir Humphrey Lynde a learned Englishman was born in Dorsetshire 1579 died 1636. He was the author of:-
1. Ancient Characters of the visible Church 1625.
2.
Via
Juts
or
the
Safe
Way
1628.
Also
in
French
(and
Dutch)
2nd
Edn
162,
3rd
Edn
162,
4th
Edn
1630,
5th
Edn
1632
(to
this
a
reply
by
I.R.
called a 'Pair of Spectacles' for Sir Humphrey Lynde to see his way 'with all' or An Answer to his book called 'The Safe Way' was written 163?.
3.
A case for the Spectacles or a Defence of Via Juta 1631.
4.
Via Devia, the Byway leading the weak into dangerous paths of error' Loud 1630-1632.
5.
An account of Bertram? with observations concerning the cause upon his Track 'We Corpore et Sanguine Christie 1628.
6.
Translations of the above with large preface to the Book of Bertram the Priest concerning the Body abd Blood of Christ in the Sacrament written
in Latin by the Command of Charles the Great - alias Ch the Bold (?1636) Loud.
Charles the Bold reigned from the year 840 877.
*Note:- with regard to books 3 and 4 see notes and Vol IX pp B 55 313.
The Book of Ratrum the Priest and monk of Corby, commonly called Bertram reprinted 1838 Oxford - John Henry Parks, London, I.G.F. Rivington.
There are two old English Translations in the Bodleian with the dates 1548 and 1549. There was a translation made in 1623 by Sir Humphrey Lynde
and reprinted 1686. Dr Hopkins, Canon of Worcester published two editions of the text with an English translation, the first in 1686 and the later in
1688 after Dr Boileau's edition had appeared.
Note:-
Sir Humphrey Lynde married Elizabeth Brett at St Martins in the Fields, London on 31st January 1609. She was the daughter of Sir Alexander Brett
of Whitstanton Somerset - her identification comes from the Brett Pedigree.
He was Knighted at Royton by King James I on 29th October 1613. He died on 8th June 1636 and was buried at Cobham (Surrey) on 14th of the
same month. His funeral sermon was preached by Dr Danniel Teatley and a copy of it is bound up with ‘The case for the Spectacles’.
He left three sons and six daughters:-
1.
Robert
Eldest son (1610-163?).
(DM-----1632 Buried at St Brides---)
2.
Alexander
Baptized Clapham 26th January 1612 (see index certificate).
3.
Elizabeth
(1614 or 1615)
4.
Anna
Baptized Twickenham 25th March 1617 (certificate), living 25th November
1656 as Anna Nicholas.
5.
Margaret
Baptized Twickenham 15th November 1618 (certificate).
6.
Jane
Baptized Twickenham 31st May 1620 (certificate).
7.
Catherine
Baptized Twickenham 24th September 1626 (certificate).
8.
Humphrey
Baptized Twickenham 26th July 1629 (certificate), living 26th June as
youngest son.
9.
Mary
Baptized at St Dunstons 29th May(certificate).
Note:-
Anna married John Drew at St Brides London (by license) 20th June 1632. John Drew was a Barrister ?? aged 29, she aged 17 years.
Margaret married twice:-
1.
Her first husband was Vincent Gavell and they were married as St Brides, London 23rd April 1635, as of Cobham Surrey Esquire’ (no date) was
proved 21st November 1648 by relict Margaret. They left an only son Robert.
2.
Her second husband was the Rev John Platt, she was buried at Godalming 18th March 1701/02. In Manning and Brays folio History of Surrey
Vol I pp 608 - 609 under the account of Godalming is a Pedigree and also a narrative history of the family of Platt, which says that Rev John
Platt, rector of West Horsley, ejected 1662 was buried at Godalming 15th November 1669 and that his wife Margaret daughter of Sir Humphrey
Lynde was also buried there 8th March 1701/02 and the Parish Register is quoted.
Sir Humphrey Lynde’s will as of Cobham Surrey - to pay portions to unmarried daughters, and to my youngest son Humphrey - residue after death of
wife to his heir at the Common Law dated 6th June 1636 and proved 22nd June 1636 by Dame Elizabeth Lynde - his eldest “Sonne Alexander to be
ayding and assisstinge.”
“Burial in the Parish of Cobham in the County of Surrey in the year 1636 The Rt Worshipful Sir Humphrey Lynde Knight was buried ye 14th June. He
was famous for his writing in the Defence of the Protestant Religion. His book called Via Juta was so well approved that was translated into Latin,
Dutch and French and oftern reprinted in English. His other book called the By-Way showed the errors of the pretended Catholic Church of Rome -
his funeral sermon was preached by the Rev Dr Teatley, upon those words “let my last end be like his, Numbers 23 10th”.
His daughter Margaret was married to the Rev John Platt of West Horsley and was mother of Sir John Platt (Manning and Brays Senneyod II p733).
His three books ‘Via Juta’, ‘Via Devia’ and a case for the Spectacles have been reprinted in the New Edition of Gibsons Preservative Vols IV and V
Edited by Blakemey MA.
Abstract of his will:-
‘Sir Humphrey Lynde of Cobham in the County of Surrey, Knight to be decently buried in Cobham Chancell above the stepps without pompe. To the
poor of Cobham aforesaid £5. To my Trustie and loving friend Richard Chamberlain Esquire his ? Clerke of his Highness Court of wards and Liveries
ffortie Shillings to buy him a ring. The residue of all my worldly estate, that is to say my lands, Tenements, Leases goods and chattles in the Realm
of England to my loving wife Dame Elizabeth Lynde and the aforesaid Richard Chamberlain their heirs ? to pay my debts, legacies and funeral
charges and such portions to my daughter now unmarried, and to my youngest son Humphrey Lynde as to them and the surviver of the shall seeme
meete, and my will and meanings is that my loving wife before named shall have such maintenance for her lyvelihood during her life allowed and
reserved to her out of all the singular premisses as she should hould fitting for her degree, and proportionable to my estate. Residue of my estate
after the death of said wife to my heir at the Common Law. Testator appointed his said wife and friend Rd Chamberlain Esq Extx and Exor and
desires his eldest son Alexander Lynde to be ayding and assistinge to them. Dated 6th June 1636. Wittnesses James Palmer, Henrie Fisher,
Nicholas Ayliliffe.
His wife proved his will 22nd June 1636.
Sir Humphrey Lynde
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