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- 1 2 3 4 Wright, Thomas "The History and Topography of the County of Essex" pg. 245
- 1 2 Collins, Arthur, "The English Baronetage, Vol. 2" pg. 150
- ↑ British History Online
- ↑ Norris, Herbert, "Tudor Costume and Fashion"
- ↑ History of Parliament: Alleyn, Sir Christopher