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• Appointments / Titles: Fordell, Fife, Scotland; 2nd Earl
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George Henderon was born circa 1480. He was the son of James Henderson, 1st of Fordell and Helen Baty. He married, firstly, Katherine Adamson in 1517. He married, secondly, Marion Scott of Balwearie (his son William’s mother-in-law) in 1539. He died at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, or simply the Battle of Pinkie, on 10 September 1547, together with William Henderson of Fordell, his eldest son and heir.

He was succeeded as laird of Fordell by his grandson, James Henderson, only known son of William Henderson of Fordell and Elizabeth Scott

He possessed the estate of Straiton and Brownhill. He held the office of Burgess and Guild Brother of Edinburgh in September 1520. He held the office of Provost of Edinburgh.

History
The earliest charter in the Henderson of Fordell papers dates from 1217, when Richard, son of Hugh de Camera, with consent of his wife and son, (also) Richard, grants small parts of the lands of Fordell to the Abbey of Inchcolm.[10][11]

By 1240, William de Hercht held the lands of Fordell.[12] Sir William de Erth was the Lord of Fordell in 1428.[13] The Fordell lands were divided into fractional portions following William de Erth's death.[14] John Henrisoun was serving as sergeant of Fordell by 1465.[15]

In 1510-1512, James (M. Jacobo) Henrysoun (Henderson),[16] burgess of Edinburgh, and his wife, Elene (née Baty), redeemed from mortgage his inherited fractional portion of the Fordell estate and purchased fractional parts of the lands of Fordell (Fordalis) from at least five others.[17] The land was consolidated into a barony granted by King James IV in 1511.[18]

It is not known when the original castle structure was constructed, but the main entrance tower is believed to date from the 1400s. James Henderson, 3rd of Fordell, started to extend the castle in 1566.[19]

In 1568 the castle was damaged by fire, then rebuilt.[20] Evidence of the fire can be seen to the left of the main entrance tower.

Mary, Queen of Scots, is said to have stayed here when Marion Scott, one of her ladies-in-waiting, married George Henderson, the laird.[21]

During the late 16th century, the Hendersons began working the estate's rich coal seams that came to form the basis of the estate economy.[22]

Sir John Henderson rebuilt St Theriot's Chapel in 1650 for use as a family mausoleum.[23] The castle was damaged by Oliver Cromwell's army troops garrisoned at the castle in 1651.[24][25]

The Hendersons became baronets in 1694 during the reign of Charles II.[26]

In the 19th century, the family built a large, new mansion – Fordell House – nearby.[27] Fordell House was demolished in the 20th century, and there is now little visible evidence of its existence.[28]

In the 19th century, Fordell Castle was rarely occupied; the main hall is said to have been converted into a stable for a time.[29] George Mercer-Henderson modernized the castle and installed the gates. The north front was rebuilt in 1855 (designed by Robert Hay).[30][5]

In 1953, John Hampden Mercer-Henderson, 8th Earl of Buckinghamshire, divided the nearly 2000-acre estate, selling the land to the west of Fordel Burn.[31][32] The walled garden at Pittadro was sold for use as a commercial nursery.[33][34]

Author James Henderson CBE (no relation), purchased the estate in 1953. He restored the castle to a good standard and it was inhabited for the first time since 1726.[citation needed] Fordell was acquired in 1961 by the controversial lawyer and Conservative politician Sir Nicholas Fairbairn (1933–1995).[24] The castle was restored and used as a private residence by Sir Nicholas and his wife Lady Sam Fairbairn.[35][36] Following his death in 1995, Nicholas Fairbairn was laid to rest in the crypt below the Chapel of St Theriot on the castle grounds.[31]

About 1995, the property was acquired by Dr. Lorraine Inglis[37] and her husband, local veterinarian Bill Inglis.[38] About 1999, the property was purchased by Andrew Berry, a businessman who made extensive, high-quality restorations of the castle, chapel, and grounds.[39] In November 2007, Fordell Castle was sold for £3,850,000 to Stuart Simpson, the 17th Baron of Fordell, making it the fifth-highest-priced home ever sold in Scotland.[40] The Castle remains a private residence, and is a category A listed building.[41]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fordell_Castle

George married Adamson, Katherine on 17 Dec 1517 in Fife, Scotland. Katherine (daughter of Adamson, William and Turing, Janet) was born in 1496 in Scotland; died on 20 Aug 1539 in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland; was buried on 20 Aug 1539 in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: GDZH-KK6

Family/Spouse: Patterson, Sir John Knox. John was born in 1515 in Lower Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 29 Nov 1593 in Glengamock, Strathclyde, Ayrshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: G69F-YBZ

Family/Spouse: Ramsey, John Pearce. John was born in 1530 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died in 1620 in Largo, Fife, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: G4HD-KQ5

Family/Spouse: Hall, Richard. Richard was born in 1555 in Begelly, Pembrokeshire, Wales; died in 1607 in Begelly, Pembrokeshire, Wales; was buried in 1607 in Glasgow Green, Lanarkshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: KGZB-8KM

Robert married Loveland, Kat in 1601 in England. Kat (daughter of Loveland, Julyan and Thomas, Agnes) was born in 1580 in Norfolk, England; died in 1610 in Chesapeake, Northampton, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: LT9M-1R2

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[1638] ELIZABETH HALL was born about 1602 of England to Richard Hall (1585-1648) and Marion Lee Loveland (1580-1645.) She married Francis Godfrey 3 February 1632, Sandwich St. Peter, Sandwich, Kent, England.

**Elizabeth Hall passed away 30 December 1702, Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, age 100.

http://www.geni.com/people/Elizabeth-Godfrey/6000000000966312995

Elizabeth Godfrey (Hall) (c.1603 - 1667)
Birthplace: Bridford, Devonshire, England
Death: Died 1667 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, MA
Immediate Family
Francis Godfrey husband
Elizabeth Carey daughter
Peter Godfrey son
George Godfrey, I son
George 1644 Godfrey son

Richard Hall father
Marion Loveland mother
Elisha Hall brother
Anne Howard (Hall) sister
Rachel Hall sister
Children of Francis Godfrey and Elizabeth Hall:
1. *ELIZABETH GODFREY (1620-1680)
2. Peter Godfrey (1629-1697)

- From findgrave bio.
Elizabeth HALL
BIRTH 20 SEP 1601 • Mottram, Cheshire, England
DEATH 1702 • Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, US
Spouse Francis Godfrey n1600–1669
Children Elizabeth Godfrey Cary 1620–1680

Elizabeth married Godfrey, Francis in 1621 in Bath, Somerset, England. Francis (son of Godfrey, Richard Sr. and Ramadaile, Isabel) was born in 1600 in Bath, Somerset, England; was christened on 15 Dec 1605 in Sandwich, Kent, England; died on 30 Jul 1669 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA; was buried after 30 Jul 1669 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: LZYN-H61
• Will: 6 Mar 1693, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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11 Apr 1677 [9, 11]
whereas "I Thomas Browne of Newbury ... did give unto Peeter Godfry, in marriage with my Daughter when they first maryed, the possession of the house and Barne & eleven acres of earable Land, adjoyning to the sd House in Newbury aforesayd, as also seaven acres of meadow land lyeing at hither end of Birchen meadows, next George Little's, with a four acre lott in plumb island which was granted to me for my freehold portion with the privilege of com[mon]age ... wch premisses the sayd peter Godfry has possest ever since, but having no assurance of it, in writing, I the abovesaid Thomas Browne, do ... give, grant ... unto the said Peeter Godfry his heirs and assigns forever ... provided the said Peeter Godfry his heirs & assigns pay yearly, and from year to year, forty shillings ... unto me ... during my natural life, if it be demanded"

One Barton family.net's Genealogy Project - Peter Godfrey

Will 06 Mar 1693
In the name of God Amen. I Peter Godfrey, of the Town of Newbury, in ye County of Essex, in the province of the Massachusetts bay in New England: planter; being weake of body, but of perfect memory, do make this my Last will & testament as followeth, revoking all fomer Wills by me, made Either by word or writing....

02 Oct 1678
Peter Godfry, aged 48; and others. Whereas it hath pleased his most excellent Majesty, our gracious king, by his letter bearing date, the twenty-seventh of April, 1678; to signify his Royall pleasure, That the Authority of this his Colony of Massachusetts in New England, do give forth Orders, that the Oath of Allegiance, as it is by Law established within his Kingdom of England, be administered and taken, by all his subjects within this Colony, who are of years to take an oath.

27 Jun 1671
Daniel Ela depsoed that he heard John 'Godfray' say the he abided in Haverhill, and that his residence was at Thomas Lilford's house (Thomas Linfurth). Also deponents knew that he had spent much of his time in Haverhill since he was last in prison at Boston. Further, hearing a report that Godfray resided at Newbery at the house of said Peter 'Godfray', deponent went there and inquired of said Peter and his wife, who told him that John lived at Haverhill. John Griffing testified the same, and also being the marshal general's deputy, etc.. Sworn, June 24th, 1671.

27 Jun 1671
Peter Godfrey, aged about forty years, Thomas Lowle, aged about twenty years, deposed June 15th, 1671, that Peter Tappan and Jane his wife, being in discourse with their father and mother and brother Jacob Tappan, accused them; 5th June, 1671, etc.. Abraham Tappan vs. Peter Tappan and Jane, his wife. Slander or defamation, in saying that Abraham, his father, with his mother and brother Jacob, had sold and killed many sheep that were not their own. Which words were spoken with arrogancy, tending to make his father and mother, liars and thieves.

17 Jun 1672
Verdict for the plaintiff John Godfrey. Forfeiture of a Bond moderated from 60£ in wheat, to 45£ to be paid in wheat at 5 shillings per bushel. Bond dated Feb. 17, 1664 given by George Corlis of Haverhill, to John Godfrey of Ipswich, 15£, 18 shillings, and 70 bushels of wheat at 5 shillings per bushel; to be delivered at Carlton's landing place in Haverhill. Witness: Antony Somerby *__ and Peter Godfrey *__ , who made oath, June 17, 1672, before Daniel Denison.

Peter married Browne, Mary on 13 May 1656 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Mary (daughter of Browne, Thomas and Healy, Mary) was born in 1635 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 16 Apr 1716 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: C6N9-8FB
• Will: 6 Mar 1693, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Also, I having in my life time, Given to my two Eldest Daughters in way of portion, what was and is my will, that they Should have, viz. Margaret and Mary, and therefore they are to make no demand of any thing more of my Executor.

Mary married Ordway, Captain John on 5 Dec 1681 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. John was born on 17 Nov 1658 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 2 Feb 1718 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; was buried after 2 Feb 1718 in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: G3N8-166

Mary married Bartlett, John on 19 Sep 1702 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. John (son of Bartlett, Richard III and Emery, Hannah) was born on 23 Sep 1678 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; was christened on 27 Oct 1678 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 23 Mar 1741 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: L2RY-SLM

Hannah married Kelly, Captain Richard Sr. on 16 Dec 1725 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Richard was born on 8 Mar 1703 in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 18 Jun 1774 in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 18 Jun 1774 in Church Street Cemetery, Merrimac, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: LQ5C-2N6

Hannah married Heath, Bartholomew on 8 Aug 1744 in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Bartholomew was born on 4 May 1724 in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died in DECEASED. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: LHH4-S2T

Family/Spouse: Gould, Pvt Gideon. Gideon (son of Gould, Joseph Gold and Hoyt, Abigail) was born on 5 Jan 1741 in Hopkinton Township, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA; died on 1 Mar 1821 in Hopkinton Township, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]