Edward BORLASE of London

   Research Notes:

Ancestor of Borlase of Buckinghamshire.

In 1535, is the following notice of Walter Borlas in conjunction with his brother Edward:-

"Edward Borlas, Citizen and Mercer of London, Robert Moyle, Walter Borlas, Thomas Stowford, gent., John Cole, William Bruyn, and Barnard Buller, by Thomas Hawes their Attorney, demand against Edward Kyngdon, gent., 6 messuages, 60 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, and 20 acres of pasture, with appurtenances, in Mynhenylle, "Sancti Martini," Elynbere, Northille, and in the Boro' of Launceston; and in the county of Devon, 5 messuages, 40 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture, also common of pasture for 40 beasts and 100 sheep, with appurtenances, in Tavestok and Stondone."

In 1544 (Feb 16), when Edward Burlas, Citizen and Mercer of London, made his will, he mentioned "two of my brother Walter Borlas his youngest daughters; to each of them a just portion." Edward's will was proved 16 Jun 1544 (P.C.C., 9 Pynning)

The Genealogist, Vol. III - a quarterly magazine of genealogical antiquarian, topographical and heraldic research, Walford D. Selby (ed.), London, 1886, pp. 61-62

The Visitation of Buckinghamshire made in 1634, Burlacy of Marlow, pp. 19-20. Note that, contrary to the findings above, Edward is shown as a son rather than brother of Walter Burlacy.

   Marriage Information:

Edward married Parnell BALDWIN, daughter of Sir John BALDWIN Chief Justice of the Common Pleas and Unknown. (Parnell BALDWIN died on 5 Jun 1564.)

   Marriage Information:

Edward also married Jane HUDLESTON. (Jane HUDLESTON died on an unknown date.)

   Marriage Information:

Edward also married Joan DORMER, daughter of Sir Michael DORMER of London and Unknown. (Joan DORMER died on an unknown date.)