102 Notes from the Register Books of the Parish of Preshute 
the founding of Marlborough College in the year 1843 the inn 
premises formed the nucleus of the college buildings. 
“1632. Mr. Charles Seymer and Mr. Smith’s daughtr of Soly were married 
by Mr. Linch prcher ye 4th day of August being childré.” 
He was son and heir of Francis, first Lord Seymour, Baron of 
Trowbridge, whom he succeeded on the death of the latter in 1664. 
The words “ being childre”” added to the entry may perhaps refer 
to the contracting parties being under age at the time of marriage. 
The following were apparently children of the Charles Seymour 
above named :— 
“1641. Catherine ye daughter of Mr. Charles Seymour and [blank] was 
baptized ye 27 Aprill.” 
1655. Francis the son of Charles Seymour Esq and Mrs. Elizabeth his wife 
was borne the twenty-ninth day of May 1655 & baptized the 10th of June 
followinge.”’ 
“1656. ‘Francis the son of Charles Seymour Esq. & Elizabeth his wife was 
buried the 19th of January.” 
©1656. William the son of Charles Seymour Esq and Elizabeth his wife 
was borne the 16th day ——-January 1656 & baptized the fourth of Febr. 
followinge.”’ 
1657. William, the son of Charles Seymour Esq and Elizabeth his wife 
was buried the 27th day of May 1657.” 
“1657. Francis the son & Elizabeth the daughter of Charles Seymour Esq — 
& Elizabeth his wife were twin borne the twenty eighth of the same month.” 
This Francis succeeded his father Charles on the latter’s death 
in 1665. Ten years afterwards he became Duke of Somerset, but 
he only enjoyed his new title three years, as he was assassinated 
while travelling in Italy. 
“1659. Honor the daughter of Charles Seymour Esq & Elizabeth his wife 
was born the sixth of July & baptized the thirteenth of the same.” 
“1662. Charles the son of the Right Honble Charles Seymour & Elizabeth 
his wife was born the thirteenth day of August & baptized the three & twentieth 
of the same.” 
He succeeded his brother Francis as Duke of Somerset on the - 
death of the latter in Italy as mentioned above. He was commonly 
known as the “ proud Duke.” 
