James Bertie, 1st Earl of Abingdon
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James Bertie, 1st Earl of Abingdon (16 June 1653 – 22 May 1699) was an English nobleman.
Bertie was the eldest son of Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey
by his second wife Bridget Bertie (née Wray), 4th Baroness Norreys, suo jure
Lady Norreys. He succeeded his mother as 5th Baron Norreys
on the latter's death, c. 1657. On the 30 November 1682 he was created 1st Earl of Abingdon
by letters patent
. On his death in 1699 he was succeeded in his titles by his eldest son.
, 1674–1687 and 1689–1697; and High Steward of the City of Oxford, 1687. He was Chief Justice in Eyre
, south of the Trent
, 1693–1697.
His first wife died on 31 May 1691.
He married secondly, Catherine Chamberlayne, daughter of Reverend Sir Thomas Chamberlayne, 2nd Bt. and Margaret Prideaux, on 15 April 1698.
Bertie was the eldest son of Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey
Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey
Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, 15th Baron Willoughby de Eresby, KG, PC was the eldest son of Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey and his wife Elizabeth Montagu, daughter of Edward Montagu, 1st Baron Montagu of Boughton.-Early life:...
by his second wife Bridget Bertie (née Wray), 4th Baroness Norreys, suo jure
Suo jure
Suo jure is a Latin phrase meaning "in her [or his] own right".It is commonly encountered in the context of titles of nobility, especially in cases where a wife may hold a title in her own right rather than through her marriage....
Lady Norreys. He succeeded his mother as 5th Baron Norreys
Baron Norreys
The title Baron Norreys of Rycote has been created in the Peerage of England, by writ. The creation was for Henry Norris in 1572. The 2nd Baron Norreys was created Viscount Thame and Earl of Berkshire, both titles became extinct on his death...
on the latter's death, c. 1657. On the 30 November 1682 he was created 1st Earl of Abingdon
Earl of Abingdon
Earl of Abingdon is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created on 30 November 1682 for James Bertie, 5th Baron Norreys of Rycote. He was the eldest son of Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey by his second marriage to Bridget, 4th Baroness Norreys de Rycote, and the younger half-brother of...
by letters patent
Letters patent
Letters patent are a type of legal instrument in the form of a published written order issued by a monarch or president, generally granting an office, right, monopoly, title, or status to a person or corporation...
. On his death in 1699 he was succeeded in his titles by his eldest son.
Career
He was Lord Lieutenant of OxfordshireLord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire
This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire. Since 1689, all Lords Lieutenant have also been Custos Rotulorum of Oxfordshire.*Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk 1545*vacant?*Sir Francis Knollys in 1565...
, 1674–1687 and 1689–1697; and High Steward of the City of Oxford, 1687. He was Chief Justice in Eyre
Justice in Eyre
In English law, the Justices in Eyre were the highest magistrates in forest law, and presided over the court of justice-seat, a triennial court held to punish offenders against the forest law and enquire into the state of the forest and its officers...
, south of the Trent
River Trent
The River Trent is one of the major rivers of England. Its source is in Staffordshire on the southern edge of Biddulph Moor. It flows through the Midlands until it joins the River Ouse at Trent Falls to form the Humber Estuary, which empties into the North Sea below Hull and Immingham.The Trent...
, 1693–1697.
Family
He married firstly, Eleanora Lee, daughter of Sir Henry Lee, 3rd Bt., c. 1672, and had issue:- Montagu Venables-Bertie, 2nd Earl of AbingdonMontagu Venables-Bertie, 2nd Earl of AbingdonMontagu Venables-Bertie, 2nd Earl of Abingdon PC was an English nobleman. The eldest son of James Bertie, 1st Earl of Abingdon and Eleanora Lee, he was styled Lord Norreys until he succeeded his father as 2nd Earl of Abingdon on the latter's death on the 22 May 1699...
(1673–1743) - Hon. James Bertie (13 March 1674 – 1735)
- Hon. Henry BertieHenry Bertie (proprietor)Henry Bertie , English politician, was the third son of James Bertie, 1st Earl of Abingdon and his wife Eleanora Lee....
(1675–1735) - Lady Bridget Bertie (c. 1683–1753)
- Lady Anne Bertie (c. 1689–1718), married William Courtenay, 2nd BaronetSir William Courtenay, 2nd BaronetSir William Courtenay, 2nd Baronet was an English landowner.He was the son of Francis Courtenay and grandson of Sir William Courtenay, 1st Baronet; he succeeded his grandfather in the baronetcy in 1702...
His first wife died on 31 May 1691.
He married secondly, Catherine Chamberlayne, daughter of Reverend Sir Thomas Chamberlayne, 2nd Bt. and Margaret Prideaux, on 15 April 1698.