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Archaeologia
Cantiana Vol. 58 - 1945 page 62
NOTES ON THE FAMILY OF TWYSDEN AND TWISDEN.
By Ronald G. Hatton, C.B.E., D.Sc., F.R.S.,
and the Rev. Christopher H. Hatton, O.S.B.
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(v) (271). Captain John Twisden, R.N.
In black coat, white waistcoat, shirt and cravat. Hair in knot or queu.
In water-colour on ivory. (3" X 2 1/2".) Artist: Unknown.
See notes on Hm4.
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(vi) (272). Anne Hammond, wife of Captain John Twisden, R.N.
In black dress with white under garment and ruff. White cap and strings.
In water-colour on ivory. (3" X 2 1/2".) Artist: Unknown.
Married to Captain John, 1791, and had 13 children, amongst whom were
William, Thomas Edward and the five spinster daughters.
She was frugal, shrewd and well qualified for business.
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MINIATURES IN FRAME ON RIGHT OF
ENTRANCE DOOR. TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT.
Hm6 (i) (252). Sir Thomas Twysden, 4th Bart. of Roydon.
1676-1712.
In bright blue coat, lined with red and gold embroidery, white shirt and
cravat.
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Water-colour
on ivory 1712? (2 1/2" X 2".) Artist: Unknown.
Son of Sir William, 3rd Bart.
Married: Catherine, daughter of Sir Francis Withens who was associated
with Judge Jefferys.
He took little interest in public affairs. Though he sold off much of
the estate, he left it seriously encumbered with debt.
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(ii) (250) and (iii) (251). In one frame.
(ii) Elizabeth, 1st Countess of Winchelsea.
In white dress, trimmed with lace, pearl collar and ear-rings.
In oil on copper or silver. (2 1/4" X 1 3/4".) Artist: Unknown.
For notes on life, see Hc. on page 54.
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(iii) Lady Anne Twysden, wife of Sir W. Twysden, 1st Bart. of
Roydon.
In white dress, trimmed with lace, pearl ear-rings, necklace and
pendant.
In oil on copper or silver. (2 3/4" X 1 3/4".) Artist: Unknown.
For notes on life, see H5. |
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