Edmund Creswell Lockwood, Sr. - Unknown parentage

Hi, Sean,

Based on several source citing's that have come to me from LDS FamilySearch.com., for which I have maintained an account to research my family lineage of the Atherton's, I can forward to you what has been received. The name, Lockwood, is very ancient and apparently mentioned in the
Domesday Book that was published during medieval times in England. As a place name, there were several branches of family relations in Staffordshire, Yorkshire, Essex County and Northampton. There is sketchy information available, but much of the older generations nearly lacks reliable sources.
However, it appears that Roger De Lockwood was born in Lockwood, Yorkshire, England in 1341. His birth and death, was given as 25 May 1558 in Eye, Suffolk, England, is given by Find A Grave. The date of his death was also recorded by Find A Grave. Thus far, there is only one source of recordation for his father, Henry Verney de Lockwood (1435-1510) who was born, lived and died in the same location of Eye, Suffolk, England.

The birth of Thomas Lockwood (1520-1558) was cited in Edmund Lockwood the Winthrop Migration of 1628 and the Founders and Settlers by Cynthia Juleson and variations of the full name by Warren Hatch on LDS Family Search. His wife was Agnus Ann Kendrick (1506-September 1604) lived in Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England. There were a total of twelve children in this family, of which Ricardus de Lockwood was a son (3 November 1540-8 February 1580). Also assumed to be known as Richard of Lockwood (extracted from the French spelling), there are several source citations for the name and variations of the name, the date of birth in Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk District of Suffolk, England and his death that took place in Combs, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England. Interestingly enough, he was buried in Horbury, City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. There are at least two source citings for his birth, death and burial. His first wife was Margery Sherman (1530-25 May 1558), born in Diss, Norfolk, England, died in Yakley, Suffolk, England; His second wife was Elizabeth Elena Creswell (1540-2 September 1574).

From this union came Edmund Creswell Lockwood (2 September 1574-3 March 1635). The following notation was provided by Gwen Lockwood and several other individuals including LDS

Sorry about sending the reply to you without finishing the topic. I am working with a small laptop and there are moments when the wrong key has been pressed.

As I was writing to you and concluding my thought regarding LDS Family Search, Edmund Creswell Lockwood was born in Combs, Suffolk, England and married Alice Cowper (9 March 1569-11 September 1658), who also lived her entire life in Combs, Suffolk, England. As had been pointed out, two issues should be pointed out. His middle name is the surname of his mother and since his son Edmund Lockwood did not have the same middle name of Creswell, the "Sr" should be removed to result only as Edmund Creswell Lockwood.

I hope that the above postings will be helpful to you and others. Regarding the Atherton lineage, the following is to be noted: My fourth great grandfather, William Atherton married Mary Abigail Reed. Mary is the daughter of Nathan Hoyt Reed and Mary Hoyt. Nathan's parents are Issac Reed and Sarah Elizabeth Lockwood. Sarah's parents were Jonathan Lockwood (1707-1798) and Freelove Wright (1713-1819).

From this point on, we come to Jonathan's father, Still John Lockwood (1674-1758), his grandfather, Jonathan Lockwood (16343-1688), his great grandfather, Robert Lockwood (1600-1658) and finally, his second great grandfather, Edmund Cresswell Lockwood.

So, if there is anything further assistance that I can give you, feel free to contact me when needed and thanks for your thoughts and concerns about Edmund. Needless to say, sources are fairly non-existent beyond the 1400's. Good luck and hope the above is helpful.

Roy E. Atherton

According to source citings, there were sixteen children with this couple and an additional three marriages for an additional seven children!! Why? Aside from the recurring Bubonic Plague, there were other diseases that complicated an already-existing lack of medical attention to issues of sanitation and a lack of maternity care that simply did not exist before the end of the Victorian era.

I'm trying to piece together my understanding because of the claimed connection to Edward IV can you verify it ?

Hi, Sean: Can you be more factually specific with regards to "...the claimed connection to Edward IV? Are you speaking of King Edward IV of England? And, what of the connection to whom?

King Edward was the successful monarch during the Battle of Tewksbury in 1471 that put the final end to the House of Lancaster's resistance towards the House of York (as represented by King Edward IV). This was also the generally accepted end to the Wars of the Roses which eventually ended the 259 years of Plantagenet Rule, beginning with Henry II (1154-1189) and ending with Henry IV (1399-1413. Various warrior kings and queens of French descent followed Norman rule after William the Conqueror (1066-1087) and ended with King Stephen in 1154.

The creswells are supposedly descended from one of king Edward IV's illegitimate daughters.

Also check this out https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Lockwood-14