Ernie, I have been reading about the time period during which James I and Charles I, james' beheaded son, were reigning. I read much similarity in the land transactions of George Abbott, Archbishop of Canterbury, and if I recall the document I sent made reference to a lack of actual evidence available to the author at the time of publication. I like to cross reference with other modern published sources, but I know that in 1611- James I - George Abbott was archbishop, the court of king James was corrupt, and the Herbert family featured prominently in James' circle of favorites- especially Philip and Charles Herbert. The Herbert's estate, Arcadia, was a haven for idealism and noble gentry. The Herberts sided with the Roundheads. The archbishop was the severe Protestant George abbott. It also mentioned George's family in brief and his private land holdings-not granted by the crown by right of title. I will recheck these sources as soon as I am able, and look forward to continued conversation and perhaps even, your amusement at my theories, but I like to try to use hypothesis testing to solve problems. Astra > On Jul 24, 2014, at 11:52 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks again for the information...I already have these documents and if you look on first page you send it says "there is no known or even likely connection between this Abbott family and the Abbott's of Herts" Appreciate you taking the time to provide this information....sincerely, Ernie Abbotto > ---- Astra Daines <[email protected]> wrote: >> I have really limited internet connection where i am at present,but thought id send this, and more if you need... >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Astra Daines <[email protected]> >>> Date: July 22, 2014 at 10:44:49 PM EDT >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Abbott >