Edward ALSTON of Loughton [3219]

  General Notes:

Alston (Allaston), Edward: son of Joseph Alston, Esq. Born at Chelsea. At school, under Messrs Littleton and Cavey, two years; and at Brentford ('Branford'), a year and a half under Mr Beverage. Age 19. Admitted pensioner to the bachelors' table, May 7, 1669. Surety Mr Thorpe.
Matriculated at Magdalin Hall, Oxford, Dec. 17, 1670. Of Loughton, Bucks., Esq. Married Mary, daughter of Capt. Thompson. Will proved (P.C.C.), May 9, 1699. The father was created baronet in 1681. (F.G.) Brother of Joseph, 1657.
Ref: Gonville & Caius College Register 1668 - 1669. Dr Venn. NZSOG.

Edward attended school at Chelsea & Brentford, matriculated Magdalen Hall Oxford 1669-70. Adm pens. (aged 19) Caius College Camb. 7 May 1669. Of Loughton Bucks Esq. Rector of Wivenhoe ESS. (Venn I. 437)

Merchant Taylor's School, E.C.,
March 14, 1895,
My Dear Sir,
Edward Alstone sesond son of Joseph, Merchant born in S.Edmund's Lumbard St. 5 May 1650 entered Merchant Taylor's in 1659. In the School Register edited by Dr. Robinson there is the followmg note to his name "Edward Alstone no doubt was a member of the family of Alston of Chelsea and perhaps second son of Joseph who
was created a Baronet in 1681. He married a daughter of Captain Thompson and had a son Joseph" (Burke's Extinct Baronetage.) . . . . .
I am, my dear Sir,
Yours faithfully,
(Rev.) WILLIAM BAKER (D.D.),
Headmaster.
Alstoniana Pg 382

ALSTON (EDWARD), s. Joseph, of Chelsea, Middlesex, Magdalen Hall, Matric. 1670, aged 19 ; (his father created a Baronet 1681), grand-father of the next named. [3236]
Fosters Alumni Oxoniensis 1891 Alstoniana Pg 348

ALSTON v. HOCKIN.
Chancery Proceedings before 1714. Bridges 436/98.
Bill 2 July 1674, by Edward Allston of Loughton, co. Bucks. gent. v. Thomas Hockin.
Some years since during his minority, complainant, being then a student In the University of Oxford, made the acquaintance of defendant, likewise a student, who offered to advance him sundry small sums of money, and pretended to pay certain tradesmen, who nevertheless did not actually receive a penny, and now demand payment,
Alstoniana Pg 179.

The following is an interesting insight into Edwards affairs:
"Edward Alston, Orator's uncle, late of Loughton, co. Bucks. deed., mortgaged various parts of his estate, and neglected to pay either principal or interest. His creditors obtained an execution against him, and he left his house privately and went to London, and sent for your orator (Sir Joseph), and represented his misfortunes and the ruin that threatened his family, if he were not speedily helped. . . . . "
Ref: Sir Joseph Alston [3235]

The make up of Edwards family is based somewhat on Alston v Alston (Reynardson 301/1 1704/5) - see notes Sir Joseph Alston [3235]

  Other Records

1. Edward Alston: Will, 1699, Loughton.
THE WILL of EDWARD ALSTON of LOUGHTON.
Dated 20 April 1699
The will of Edward Alston late of Loughton co. Bucks Esquire.
My houses, lands, goods, chattels, household stuff plate, money, jewels or what ever other estate either real or personal I possess, I bequeath to my dear wife Mary Alston, whom I make sole executrix of this my will
Signed ED: ALSTON
Witnesses Will. Leybourn, Elizabeth Leyborn, Mary Harrison, Sara Hobly.
Proved: 9 May 1699 by Mary Alston relict and executrix named in will
Page 128 Alstoniana
Pett 66
Cresswell notes; "Nothing more definite mentioned about the property.

Edward married Mary THOMPSON [3503] [MRIN: 1194], daughter of Capt THOMPSON [3504] and Unknown.