MANUSCRIPT PEDIGREE OF THE OLDFIELD FAMILY. Late 17th or early 18th century. Three joined parchment sheets, overall 2200 mm by 650 mm (over 7' 7" by 2' 1") containing 113 coats of arms coloured by hand.

About two thirds of the way down is written: "Ar on a bend gules, 3 crosses patee fitchée argent was confirmed by William Flower, Norry, 7 Feb 1578, 21 Eliz. to Philip Oldfield of Bradwall in the County of Chester Esqre". "Philip Oldfield died ye 15 December 1616 aged 75 & was buried at St Mary's in ye City of Chester, where there is erected a handsome monument to his memory. He was an eminent lawyer in ye Reign of James 1st". There are very few dates on the manuscript but the pedigree goes back 12 generations from Philip Oldfield who died in 1616, and covers 19 generations overall. Other surnames mentioned include Venables, Latham, Somerford and Berrington. Contained in a tin tube.

Condition Report

Tear at top and some old water staining, fading to some colours

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