William Cawley the regicide

[BrianBS]

Hello
I return, after a long absence, with a plea. Is anyone (or do you know of anyone) out there who is doing or has done research into the famly history of William Cawley the regicide (1602-1666)?
Brian

[Jill on the A272]

While I don't know of anyone researching, he was bapt at St Andrew, Chichester 3 Nov 1602, son of John Cawley, gentleman, "Alderman of the said City of Chichester"

[Jill on the A272]

There's an Archdeaconry of Chichester marriage licence 1st June 1599, John Cawley gent of Chichester and Mary Michell of Rudgwick.

[Jill on the A272]

Other baptisms @ St Andrews are
Elizabeth Cawley dau of John Cawley, gent 4th June 1586
Jane Cawley dau of John Cawley, gent 13 Apr 1590

maybe children of an earlier marriage

[Sylvia C]

Have you tried googling to see whether there are any books etc published, as well as family histories.

[BrianBS]

Jill and Sylvia
Thank you very much for your prompt replies. I have already thoroughly researched WC regicide and his ancestors/descendants. My 3g grandmother was a Cawley and her ancestors all lived in the Halton/Runcorn of Cheshire. My dilemma is that the seal WC regicide used to sign King Charles I’s death warrant is in the possession of a cousin of mine and I have other evidence (letters, etc) that clearly indicate that the two families are connected. I have some thoughts on where the connection could be and I am looking for someone with knowledge of WC regicide and his family tree with whom I can discuss/confirm these thoughts.
Brian

[Jill on the A272]

Good luck with your quest Brian, I hadn't heard of him but it has given some more background to my general knowledge of the period. I'll ask on the Sussex Family History Group facebook page for you.

[BrianBS]

Good luck with your quest Brian, I hadn't heard of him but it has given some more background to my general knowledge of the period. I'll ask on the Sussex Family History Group facebook page for you.

Thanks again Jill
I have already sent an email to SFHG asking for assistance