John le Leche of Chetesuorde

• Preferred Name: John le Leche of Chetesuorde^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}
  
• Gender: M
  
• Death: after about 1220 with note: Geni: John Leech, 1st keeper of Chetesuorde
  
• FSID: LCZL-SCX
  
• Birth: ABT 1185 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England at LATI: N1.7504 LONG: E1.2601 with note: Geni: John Leech, 1st keeper of Chetesuorde
  
• Notes:

  === Life Sketch ===
  The name "Chatsworth" is a corruption of "Chetel's-worth," meaning "the Court of Chetel." In the reign of Edward the Confessor a man of Norse origin named Chetel held lands jointly with a Saxon named Leotnoth in three townships: Ednesoure to the west of the Derwent, and Langoleie and Chetesuorde to the east.
  
  Chetel was deposed after the Norman Conquest and in the Domesday Book the Manor of Chetesuorde is listed as the property of the Crown in the custody of William de Peverel. Chatsworth ceased to be a large estate, until the 15th century when it was acquired by the Leche family who owned property nearby. They enclosed the first park at Chatsworth and built a house on the high ground in what is now the south-eastern part of the garden. In 1549 they sold all their property in the area to Sir William Cavendish, Treasurer of the King's Chamber and the husband of Bess of Hardwick, who had persuaded him to sell his property in Suffolk and settle in her native county.
  
  -- Wikiwand: Chatsworth House
  
  === !10th Laird of Buchanan ===
  !10th Laird of Buchanan
  
  === Ancestral File and or L.D.S. Resource ===
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  === 9th laird of Buchanan. He was already in ===
  9th laird of Buchanan. He was already in the favor of Malcolme M'Edolf by 1274. In 1282, the Earl of Lennox confirmed the lands of Buchanan to the chief of the clan at the time, Sir Maurice of Buchanan, which granted him the right to hold courts, with baronical powers of life and death. This property remained the home of the clan until the death of John Buchanan 12 1682, when all of the lands left the house of Buchanan.
  
  === 9th Laird of Buchanan ===
  9th Laird of Buchanan
  
  === !9th Laird of Buchanan ===
  !9th Laird of Buchanan
  
  === INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM: SHARON FIELD ===
  INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM: SHARON FIELD SIR MAURICE BUCHANAN WAS 10TH LAIRD OF BUCHANAN
  
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  === 10th Laird of Buchanan. Restricted date ===
  10th Laird of Buchanan. Restricted date:
  
  === !Sir Maurice Buchanan, son of Sir Mauric ===
  !Sir Maurice Buchanan, son of Sir Maurice Buchanan, about 1364. He was also
  Knighted, and Tenth Laird of Buchanan. He married the second daughter of Sir
  Walter Menteith of Rusky. It was on Sir maurices' property that Robert de
  Bruce took refuge, and the legend of the spider developed. Sir Maurice
  obtained a Charter of BUCHANAN from King David Bruce who reigned from
  1329-1370.
  
  === Aulay, who is named with his father in a ===
  Aulay, who is named with his father in a charter of uncertain date, and also in a charter by Earl Maldouen in 1250. [The Scots Peerage V:329]
  
  === 10 laird of Buchanan, d 1320. He married ===
  10 laird of Buchanan, d 1320. He married a daughter of Monteith of Ruskie. Donald, the 6th Earl of Lennox, renewed to Sir Maurice the grant conferred to the lands of Sallocy by a former Earl on his ancestor.

• m. BEF 1208

1. Thomas le Leche, b. ABT 1215 in Norfolk, England     d. AFT 1240 in Norfolk, England

1. Title: https://www.geni.com/people/Sir-Maurice-Buchanan-of-Buchanan-10th-Laird-of-Buchanan/6000000008951445613
   Author: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Buchanan(1) "Strathendrick and its Inhabitants from Early Times" by John Guthrie Smith, published in Glasgow in 1896(2) BLG1952 (Murray-Buchanan of Leny).
   Publication: Name: https://www.geni.com/people/Sir-Maurice-Buchanan-of-Buchanan-10th-Laird-of-Buchanan/6000000008951445613;
   
2. Title: Buchanan of Auchmar, William, An Historical and Genealogical Essay upon the Family and Surname of Buchanan 1723
   Publication: Name: https://www.google.ca/books/edition/A_Historical_and_Genealogical_Essay_upon/6QZJ49irEQ8C;
   Page: p. 35: “Maurice, ninth Laird, was succeeded by his son] SIR MAURICE, second of that name, being tenth Laird of Buchanan, as is clear by a charter by Donald Earl of Lennox to Maurice of Buchanan, son and heir to Sir Maurice of Buchanan, of the lands of Sallocy, with confirmation of the upper part of the Carrucate of Buchanan [Charter among Dunbarton’s old evidences]. This charter, as do many others granted in these times, wants a date; but by the subsequent service, the time in which this Maurice lived is plainly made appear, he being one of the members of an Inquest by Malcolm Earl of Lennox, for serving of Mathild, Elizabeth, and Forveleth Learmonths heirs-portioners to Thomas Learmonth of Cremennan, their father; the said inquest being at the kirk of Killearn in the year 1320, and fourteenth year of the Reign of King Robert I [Extract of the above service from the Chartulary of Dunbarton-shire]. … “As his father Sir Maurice had, so did also this brave gentleman adhere to the cause and interest of his Prince and Country, with much resolution, constancy and valour, to the evident hazard of his life and fortune, in imitation of his brave patron, that eminent patriot, Malcolm Earl of Lennox: Who, with the Lairds of Buchanan, and Luss, the first greatest Nobleman, the others the best Gentlemen, and of bet repute and circumstances of any others in these parts of this Kingdom, could never, by an artifice used by the Kings of England, be induced to do any action prejudicial to their own honour, or the interest of their native country; as is demonstrable by their refusing to sign the Ragman-Roll, which few others, or rather none of any tolerable repute or circumstances either durst, or did decline. There is a traditional account, that King Robert Bruce, after his defeat at Dalree, near Straithfillan, by MacDougal Lord of Lorn and his adherents, came all alone on foot, along the north side of Lochlomond, (geing the most rugged way of any other of this Kingdom) the day after that battle, to the Castle of Buchanan; where being joyfully received, and for some days entertained, he was secretly conveyed by the Earl of Lennox, and Buchanan to a place of safety. This report is the more probable, in regard there is a Cave near the shore of Lochlomond, in Buchanan parish, termed the King’s Cave; it being reported, that King Robert lay over night in that Cave in his journey towards Buchanan. “This Maurice lived to a considerable age, having obtained a charter of the lands of Buchanan from King David Bruce, in the beginning of his reign. … Whence it is pretty plain, that tho’ the surname of Buchanan was assumed by Gilbert this Maurice his grandfather, yet he and some of his successors, seem to have used their ancient surname, as their humours or inclination led them.”
   
3. Title: Geni: John Leech, 1st keeper of Chetesuorde
   Author: Added by: Dr. Leitch on August 29, 2014 Managed by: Dr. Leitch, Erich Hegenberger and Doris Litsch
   Publication: Name: https://www.geni.com/people/John-Leech-1st-keeper-of-Chetesuorde/6000000027953934241?through=6000000060906615053;
   Note: John le Leche Gender: Male Birth: circa 1185 Oxford, Oxfordshire, England (United Kingdom) Death: after circa 1220 Immediate Family: Son of Henricus de Leca and nn de Leca Husband of Alice le Leche Father of Ralph le Leche of Beeston; Henry Leche, Vicar of Newton and le Leche Brother of Thomas le Leche; William le Lech and le Lech Abouthistory 11th–16th century 17th-century painting of the west front of the Elizabethan Chatsworth. The name 'Chatsworth' is a corruption of Chetel's-worth, meaning "the Court of Chetel".[4] In the reign of Edward the Confessor a man of Norse origin named Chetel held lands jointly with a Saxon named Leotnoth in three townships: Ednesoure to the west of the Derwent, and Langoleie and Chetesuorde to the east. Chetel was deposed after the Norman Conquest and in the Domesday Book the Manor of Chetesuorde is listed as the property of the Crown in the custody of William de Peverel.[4] Chatsworth ceased to be a large estate, until the 15th century when it was acquired by the Leche family who owned property nearby. They enclosed the first park at Chatsworth and built a house on the high ground in what is now the south-eastern part of the garden. In 1549 they sold all their property in the area to Sir William Cavendish, Treasurer of the King's Chamber and the husband of Bess of Hardwick, who had persuaded him to sell his property in Suffolk and settle in her native county. \ Immediate Family Showing 9 people Alice le Leche wife Ralph le Leche of Beeston son Henry Leche, Vicar of Newton son le Leche child Henricus de Leca father nn de Leca mother Thomas le Leche brother William le Lech brother le Lech sibling
   
4. Title: Wikiwand: Chatsworth House
   Author: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
   Publication: Name: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Chatsworth_House;
   Note: Chatsworth House is a stately home in Derbyshire, England, in the Derbyshire Dales 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north-east of Bakewell and 9 miles (14 km) west of Chesterfield. The seat of the Duke of Devonshire, it has been home to the Cavendish family since 1549. It stands on the east bank of the River Derwent and looks across to low hills between the Derwent and Wye valleys. The house is set in expansive parkland and backed by wooded, rocky hills that rise to heather moorland. It contains major collections of paintings, furniture, Old Master drawings, neoclassical sculptures, books and other artefacts. Chatsworth has been chosen in several surveys as Britain's favorite country house. History 11th–16th centuries The name "Chatsworth" is a corruption of "Chetel's-worth," meaning "the Court of Chetel." In the reign of Edward the Confessor, a man of Norse origin named Chetel held lands jointly with a Saxon named Leotnoth in three townships: Ednesoure to the west of the Derwent, and Langoleie and Chetesuorde to the east. Chetel was deposed after the Norman Conquest and in the Domesday Book the Manor of Chetesuorde is listed as the property of the Crown in the custody of William de Peverel. Chatsworth ceased to be a large estate, until the 15th century when it was acquired by the Leche family who owned property nearby. They enclosed the first park at Chatsworth and built a house on the high ground in what is now the south-eastern part of the garden. In 1549 they sold all their property in the area to Sir William Cavendish, Treasurer of the King's Chamber and the husband of Bess of Hardwick, who had persuaded him to sell his property in Suffolk and settle in her native county. Bess began to build the new house in 1553. She selected a site near the river, which was drained by digging a series of reservoirs, which doubled as fish ponds. Sir William died in 1557, but Bess finished the house in the 1560s and lived there with her fourth husband, George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury. In 1568 Shrewsbury was entrusted with the custody of Mary, Queen of Scots, and brought his prisoner to Chatsworth several times from 1570 onwards. She lodged in the apartment now known as the Queen of Scots rooms, on the top floor above the great hall, which faces onto the inner courtyard. An accomplished needlewoman, Bess joined Mary at Chatsworth for extended periods in 1569, 1570, and 1571, during which time they worked together on the Oxburgh Hangings. Bess died in 1608 and Chatsworth was passed to her eldest son, Henry. The estate was purchased from Henry by his brother William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire, for £10,000. 17th century Few changes were made at Chatsworth until the mid-17th century. William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire was a staunch Royalist and expelled from the House of Lords in 1642. He left England for the safety of the continent and his estates were sequestrated. Chatsworth was occupied by both sides during the Civil War, and the 3rd Earl did not return to the house until the restoration of the monarchy. He reconstructed the principal rooms in an attempt to make them more comfortable, but the Elizabethan house was outdated and unsafe. The 4th Earl of Devonshire, who was to become the 1st Duke in 1694 for helping to put William of Orange on the English throne, was an advanced Whig and forced to retire to Chatsworth during the reign of King James II. This called for a rebuilding of the house, which began in 1687. Cavendish initially planned to reconstruct only the south wing with the State Apartments, and so he decided to retain the Elizabethan courtyard plan, though this layout was becoming increasingly unfashionable. He enjoyed building and reconstructed the East Front, which included the Painted Hall and Long Gallery, followed by the West Front from 1699 to 1702. The North Front was completed in 1707 just before he died. The 1st Duke also had large parterre gardens designed by George London and Henry Wise, who was later appointed by Queen Anne as Royal Gardner at Kensington Palace. 18th century William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire, and William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire, made no changes to the house and gardens, but both contributed greatly to the collection found at Chatsworth to this date. Connoisseur of the arts the collection include paintings, Old Master drawings and prints, ancient coins and carved Greek and Roman sculptures. Palladian furniture designed by William Kent was commissioned by the 3rd Duke when he had Devonshire House in London rebuilt following a fire in 1733. Upon the sale and demolition of Devonshire House in 1924 the furniture was transferred to Chatsworth. The 4th Duke made great changes to the house and gardens. He decided the approach to the house should be from the west and had the old stables and offices as well as parts of Edensor village pulled down so they were not visible from the house. He also replaced the 1st Duke's formal gardens with a more natural look, designed by Lancelot "Capability" Brown, which he helped bring into fashion. In 1748, the 4th Duke married Lady Charlotte Boyle, the sole surviving heiress of Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington. Lord Burlington was an accomplished architect in his own right with many works to his name including Chiswick House. With his death, his important collection of architectural drawings and Inigo Jones masque designs, Old Master paintings and William Kent designed furniture were transferred to the Dukes of Devonshire. This inheritance also brought many estates to the family. In 1774, William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, married Georgiana Spencer famous as a socialite who gathered around her a large circle of literary and political friends. Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds would paint her; the Gainsborough painting would be disposed of by the 5th Duke and be recovered much later, after many vicissitudes. The film "The Duchess" portrayed their life together. Georgiana was the great-great-great-great aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales; their lives, centuries apart, have been compared in tragedy. 19th century The 6th Duke (known as "the Bachelor Duke") was a passionate traveler, builder, gardener and collector who transformed Chatsworth. In 1811 he inherited the title and eight major estates; Chatsworth and Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, Devonshire House, Burlington House and Chiswick House in London, Bolton Abbey and Londesborough Hall in Yorkshire, and Lismore Castle in Ireland. These estates covered 200,000 acres (810 km2) of land in England and Ireland. The Duke was a great collector especially of sculpture and books. When he built the North Wing to the designs of Sir Jeffry Wyatville, it included a purpose built Sculpture Gallery to house his collection, and he repurposed several rooms in the house to contain the entire libraries he would purchase at auction. The 6th Duke loved to entertain, and the early 19th century saw a rise in popularity of country house parties. In addition to a sculpture gallery, the new north wing housed an orangery, a theatre, a Turkish bath, a dairy, a vast new kitchen and numerous servants rooms. In 1830 the Duke increased the guest accommodation by converting suites of rooms into individual guest bedrooms. People invited to stay at Chatsworth spent their days hunting, riding, reading and playing billiards. In the evening formal dinners would take place, followed by music, charades and billiards or conversation in the smoking room for the men. Women would return to their bedroom many times during the day to change their outfits. The guest bedrooms on the east front at Chatsworth are the most complete set of bedrooms from the period to survive with their original furnishings. There is much eastern influence in the decoration including hand-painted Chinese wallpapers and fabrics which are typical of Regency taste, which developed during the reign of George IV (1762–1830). People who have stayed at Chatsworth include Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens. In October 1832, Princess Victoria (later Queen Victoria) and her mother, the Duchess of Kent, visited Chatsworth where she had her first formal adult dinner, at the age of 13, in the new dining room. The 6th Duke had another opportunity to welcome Victoria in 1843 when the Queen and Prince Albert returned to be entertained by a large array of illuminated fountains. The Duke spent 47 years transforming the house and gardens. A Latin inscription over the fireplace in the Painted Hall translates as, "William Spencer, Duke of Devonshire, inherited this most beautiful house from his father in the year 1811, which had been begun in the year of English liberty 1688, and completed it in the year of his bereavement 1840". 1688 was the year of the Glorious Revolution, supported by the Whig dynasties including the Cavendishes. The year 1840 saw the death of the Duke's beloved niece Blanche, who was married to his heir, the future 7th Duke. In 1844 he published a book called Handbook to Chatsworth and Hardwick. 20th century In the early 20th century social change and taxes began to affect the Devonshires' lifestyle. When the 8th Duke died in 1908 over £500,000 of death duties became due. This was a small charge compared to what followed forty-two years later, but the estate was already burdened with debt from the 6th Duke's extravagances, the failure of the 7th Duke's business ventures at Barrow-in-Furness, and the depression in British agriculture that had been apparent since the 1870s. In 1912 the family sold 25 books printed by William Caxton and a collection of 1,347 volumes of plays acquired by the 6th Duke, including four Shakespeare folios and 39 Shakespeare quartos, to the Huntington Library in California. Tens of thousands of acres of land in Somerset, Sussex and Derbyshire were also sold during, and immediately after, World War I. In December 1904, King Charles I of Portugal and Queen Maria Amélia stayed at Chatsworth House dur..