King James I instituted the order of Baronet in 1611, and in the 230 years between that date and the year 1841, when the second edition of this work was originally published, nearly 1,000 Baronetcies succumbed to extinction or dormancy, the result of common exclusions in the laws governing descent. The purpose of this book is to set forth, in alphabetical sequence, the lineage of each of the nearly 1,000 holders of the order of Baronet up to the time of the extinction of the royal patent. The genealogy, throughout, is exact and meticulous, the materials in all cases deriving from public...

"More Misery Than Joy" is a warm and witty collection of poetry that reveals the essence of author John Burke's view of the world. Touching and yet humorous, the best introduction to his poetry his own poetic invitation: "About The Book Warning! Puritans should stay away, You'll only throw stones my way! What is an artist if not a person who causes people to ponder and impart their impressions even if they are wrong, I wonder? For everyone has an opinion, whether lies or whether truth and conclusions never really come; Because there is no proof! Up, to Australians is The opposite direction I...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1838 Excerpt: ...was t. by his son, John Uppeton, of Upton, living in 1308, who m. Margaret, sister and co-heir of John Mules, and had a son and successor, Thomas Upton, living in 1450,28 Henry VI. who m. Johan, daughter and heir of John Trelawny, and had issue, i. Arthur, son and heir, who m. Joan, daughter and heir of Richard Palmer, of Langton, and was father of John, who To. Elizabeth, daughter...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1838 Excerpt: ...was t. by his son, John Uppeton, of Upton, living in 1308, who m. Margaret, sister and co-heir of John Mules, and had a son and successor, Thomas Upton, living in 1450,28 Henry VI. who m. Johan, daughter and heir of John Trelawny, and had issue, i. Arthur, son and heir, who m. Joan, daughter and heir of Richard Palmer, of Langton, and was father of John, who To. Elizabeth, daughter...