DARCY, Sir Thomas, 1st Bt. (1632-1693), of Braxted Lodge, Essex

b. 1 Jan. 1632, posth. and o. s. of Thomas Darcy of Tiptree Priory, Essex by Mary, da. of Sir Andrew Astley of Writtle, Essex. educ. Jesus, Camb. 1650; G. Inn 1652. m. (1) c. 1657, Cicely (d. 1661), da. of Sir Simonds D’Ewes, 1st Bt.†, of Stowlangtoft Hall, Suff. and h. to her gdfa. Sir William Clopton of Kentwell, Suff., 1 da.; (2) lic. 12 Feb. 1663, Jane, da. and h. of Robert Cole, barrister, of the Middle Temple, 5s. (4 d.v.p.) 3 da. suc. fa. at birth, gdfa. 1638; cr. Bt. 19 June 1660.