• General Notes

  The fifth son of Lawrence and Margaret Butler Washington was the Reverend Lawrence born in 1602 at Sulgrave. His education was from Brasenose College, Oxford, obtaining B.A., M.A. and B.D. degrees while serving as proctor and lector.
  
  Following the granting of the B.D. degree in 1632, Lawrence became rector of Purleigh, Essex in 1633. This was a wealthy parish and allowed him to marry AmphIlys Twigden who was the heiress of John Twigden. She was living with her mother Anne and stepfather - a Mr. Roades - who subsequently died. Her mother then married Andrew Knolinge who became godfather to Amphyllis' second son, Lawrence. John was the first son with another son William and daughters Elizabeth, Mary and Martha.
   
  As a result of the royalist connections of the family, Reverend Lawrence was turned out of his Purleigh parish and sent to Little Braxter near Maldon, Essex which provided a poor living. The family became impoverished and Amphyllis and the children sought refuge with Andrew Knolinge while Lawrence was in disfavor.
  At the death of Knolinge, his estate was divided between His wife's children and grandchildren, with Lawrence, his godson, receiving the residue. However, Amphyllis subsequently died intestate. John, the eldest son, and Lawrence successfully sued in London to restore Andrew Knolinge's estate. These funds allowed the brothers to invest in trade with the colonies.
  

Details of Lawrence's family with Amphyllis Twigden