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Andrew EWENS

born c, Somerset, England

The Martin estate was subject to further division during the 17th century. Sir Edward Richards sold his share in 1632 and Sir Thomas Hamon in 1633, (fn. 76) and parts were acquired by the Wyndhams in 1660. (fn. 77) Thomas and Andrew Ewens bought Anne Floyer's share in 1632, (fn. 78) and by 1657 until after 1664 Thomas Ewens held a court in respect of one sixth of the manor. (fn. 79) In 1659 Thomas Carew was in possession of a quarter share formerly of Sir Edward Richards, (fn. 80) and in 1685 Elizabeth Matthew and James Sparrow each owned fractions, some of which passed to Edward King in 1699. (fn. 81) King, a linen weaver, owned one third of the advowson in 1705, half of which he had acquired from Robert Freke in 1698. (fn. 82) King died in 1722 and his share of manor and advowson passed to his daughter Dorothy and to her husband Henry Good. John Good, their son or grandson, sold the share to Henry Hoare in 1775. (fn. 83)


From: 'Penselwood', A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 7: Bruton, Horethorne and Norton Ferris Hundreds (1999), pp. 184-192

Visitation of Somerset, 1623, shows Andrew Ewens, gent.

        1617    Andrew sold Wincanton Manor to Barnaby Lewis

1632    in possession of the Martin estate with his brother Thomas.

1633    Granted the Church in 1633

1645    Andrew presented the Church to the new rector (not named)

1661    Andrew and brother Thomas offered 40s. to the King