The Pedigree of the Collyers of Darlaston (see notes from the historical collections of Staffodshire
in the Wm. Salt Archeological Society Publications, Vol. 3-Part 2-Page 64) visitation of
Staffordshire 1583 "Argent on a Chevron Azure between three demi unicorns courant gules as many
acorns slipped or leaved or.
Crest: a demi-negro proper. with pearls in the ears argent,  holding in his dexter hand an acorn
branch fructed" or.  "Arms conceded to Robert Collyer of Darlaston by letter patent dated (1558)
1st Elizabeth from William Henry Clariencienex, King at Arms."

    I.    Robert Collyer of Stone (England) married Isabella, dau of Sir John Doddington and
          Elizabeth Hussey of Kent;
          died in 1505, will probated 1522.  He and his son, Thurston, leased the manor of Darlaston
          in 1503 (Henry VII) Vol. XII NSI, Page 99.
 
         1. Thurston Collyer md Elizabeth Turnstall, will probated 1538
 
         2. James Collyer, Linen draper, married Isabella Leveson of Wolve Shampton, died 1544
             (Henry VIII) will probated 1545.

        3.  Robert Collyer married Agness, daughter of Sir Thomas Vanables of Kinderton Co.,
             Chester, March 1, 1553, aged 21 years, 37 days, will probated 1580, died 1580.  Was
             fourth son of Robert and Isabella Doddington, citizen and pewterer of St. Bennetts Grace
             Church, London. (See W.S.A.S. publication XII N.S. 1 page 110)


 

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