HEXT, Edward (d.1624), of Netherham, (Low Ham) Som.

1st. s. of George Hext of Pickwell, Devon by Mary, da. of Thomas Parker of North Molton, Devon, stepson of John Newcourt of Pickwell. educ. M. Temple 2 July 1568, called 10 July 1576. m. (1) Agnes Hunton, wid. of Thomas Walton of Netherham, s.p.; (2) Dionisia, da. of George Stonehouse of Radley, Berks., stepda. of Richard Kingsmill and wid. of Walter Lawson, 1da. Kntd. 12 May 1604.Vivian, Vis. Devon , 484, 578; Vis. Som. (Harl. Soc. xi), 50; Som. Wills, ii. 55-8; vi. 44; Morant, Essex, ii. 565.