Sir Myles Sandys1,2

M, b. 29 March 1563, d. before 29 April 1645
FatherEdwin Sandys I, Archbishop of York b. 1516, d. 10 Jul 1588
MotherCicely Wilford b. c 1534, d. 5 Feb 1611
     Myles was born on Friday, 29 March 1563 probably in Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire, England, about 12:00. His Godparents were Myles Sandes, esquire, Thomas Fleete & Mrs. Pedder.3 He was at the Merchant Tailors School in April 1571 with his two elder brothers, Samuel & Edwin. He received his BA & MA from Peterhouse, Cambridge in 1583. Myles married Elizabeth Cooke circa 1596 in England. He was a Member of Parliament from the University of Cambridge in 1614, & from Worcester in 1627. Myles made his will on 10 December 1644. He made provision for his servants. The remainder he left to his son, Myles. Myles departed this life before 29 April 1645 in Cambridgeshire, England. His will was probated on 29 April 1645.

Family

Elizabeth Cooke

Citations

  1. [S1845] J. Hall Pleasants, The Lovelace Family & Its Connections, page 242.
  2. [S1846] Member of Parliament: Myles Sandes - [article by Andrew Thrush].
  3. [S1847] The Sandys Family at Wickhamford: Bible Record of Edwin & Cicely Sandys - Myles Sandes - was borne the 29 of marche at 12 of the clock in the yeare of our Lord God 1563 -Godfathers: Myles Sandes, esquire, Thomas Fleete & Godmother: Mrs. Pedder - 222.badsey.net/wickhamford/sandys.pdf.