15th Generation: Sir Robert Needham
- Sir Robert was born in 1565 in Shavington Shropshire, England.
- He married Jane Lacy on August 10, 1586, and they had one child together, Robert.
- Sir Robert was an English politician. He was the First Viscount Kilmorey. Robery was educated at St. Johns College in Cambridge. He inherited Shavington Hall at Adderley Shropshire. Robert served as high sheriff and a member of the parliament.
- Even though he married three more times after Jane’s death, Robert was his only son.
- Robert died in 1631 (66 years old) at Shavington Shropshire, England. He is buried at St. Peter’s Church in Adderley in the north transept which is the Needham burial chapel.
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169900863/robert-needham (a painting of Robert is included on this page)
- https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2479757/st-peter-churchyard/photo (photos of the Church on this page.)
- http://www.lostheritage.org.uk/houses/lh_shropshire_shavingtonhall_info_gallery.html
15th Generation: Jane Lacy
- Jane was born in England and was the daughter of John Lacy.
- She married Robert on August 10, 1586. They had one son together:
- Robert (1598-1663)
- Jane died in an unknown year.
Bryant Family Tree 