2148.3 NORREYS Sir Henry.

m.Margery WILLIAMS of Rycote.

bought lordship of Cumnor, with Cumnor Place, from

Earl of Leicester in 1572, having already acquired

local tythings by his marriage to Lord WILLIAMS's

heiress. Guardian of young princess Elizabeth in

Mary's reign. Wife known as 'Old Crow'. 1571: went

to Paris as ambassador. 'Meek and mild'. Retiring to

Rycote he said 'My helmet now shall make a hive for

bees.' Chn inc 'Black John'.