Shadows of liberty (Book 6 of the Legacy of Love Series)

Linage

Beaumont family

Generation One

1. Lucien Beaumont born 1 July 1430 at Reims, France; died 1495, Lourdes, France. He married on 26 May 1455, Isolde De Valcourt, at the Église Notre-Dame de Vals, France. Isolde De Valcourt born 23 September 1435 in Haute-Marne, France at Valcourt Castle; died 1500, Daughter of Theodore de Valcourt (1410-1485) and Genevieve D'Aubigny (1415-1483).

A knight by profession until their settlement in Lourdes, France where he became a farmer and woodworker.

Known Children of Lucien Beaumont and Isolde De Valcourt

Robert Beaumont, born 1475, France; married Cecily Montfort (1478-1520): died 1515

Elenor Beaumont, born 1485, France; married Rodrigo De Lara; died 1530

Hugh Beaumont, born 1488, France; married Joanna De lacy; died 1545

Beatrice Beaumont, born 1490, France; married Philip Champernowne; died 1550

Generation Two

Robert Beaumont born 1475, in Lourdes, France; Died 1535 in Lourdes, France He married on 23 september 1505, to Cecily Montfort, daughter of Philip Montfort and Bertrade (née Évreux) Montfort.

His father had transitioned from being a knight to a farmer and woodworker in Lourdes, setting a precedent of stability and stewardship that Robert was keen to uphold. After taking over, Robert dedicated himself to expanding the family's agricultural and woodworking enterprises. His efforts not only stabilized but also enriched the family's holdings, securing a prosperous future for his children.

Known Children of Robert Beaumont and Cecily Montfort:

Garret Beaumont born c. 1506, Lourdes, France; Married Anna Astley; Died 1530

Radulphi Beaumont Born 1510, Lourdes, France; Married Sarah Cowper; Died 1581

Philippa Beaumont born 1512, Lourdes, France; Married Emmott Bollinge; Died 1563

Elena Beaumont born 1515, Lourdes, France; Married Jacobus Wilkingson; Died 1560

Generation Three

Garret Beaumont born c. 1506, Lourdes, France; Died 1530 at Beaumont Manor in Lourdes, France. He married in October of 1527, Lourdes, France, Anna Astley, daughter of John Astley and Elizabeth (nee Bolton) Astley.

Despite his father Robert's choice to focus on farming and woodworking, Garret Beaumont appears to have harbored ambitions to restore his family's aristocratic standing. His strategic marriage to Anna Astley in 1527 would have been a crucial first step, as the Astley family maintained stronger connections to noble circles through her mother Elizabeth Bolton's lineage. His early death in 1530, just three years after his marriage, suggests his efforts to restore the family's noble status were cut short. However, his short tenure at Beaumont Manor appears to have laid groundwork for social advancement, bridging the gap between his father's practical trades and their ancestral noble status.

Known Children of Garret Beaumont and Anna Astley:

i. Beau Beaumont born 1528; Married Celine Lancey; Died

Generation Four

Beau Beaumont born February 1528 in Lourdes, France; Died September 1618 in Lourdes, France. He married on 8 December 1559, France, to Celine Lancey, daughter of John Lancey and Cicely (nee Copwer) Lancey.

Raised under his mother Anna's careful guidance following his father Garret's early death in 1530, successfully restored his family's noble status through a combination of shrewd strategies and dedication. Building on his grandfather Robert's financial foundation and his father's initial groundwork, Beau received an extensive education in classical studies, military training, and courtly etiquette. He masterfully balanced the family's traditional woodworking enterprise by elevating it to serve aristocratic clients, while simultaneously expanding their landholdings and establishing himself in regional politics. Through military service, civic leadership, and careful social maneuvering, he cultivated strong relationships with established noble families. His patronage of the arts, support of religious institutions, and contributions to local infrastructure solidified his position as a cultural leader in the region. Combined with his mother's Astley family connections and his own business acumen, Beau's efforts culminated in the formal restoration of the Beaumont family to nobility, likely through a combination of royal recognition and strategic alliances with other noble houses in the Lourdes region of France.