[758]Edward Davenant, D.D., obiit 12 of March 1679/80, and is seated in the north side of the east end of the chancell at Gillingham, Dorset.—From Anthony Ettrick, esq.
[759]By Dr. Edward Davenant, S.T.P., Versus mnemonici ad computationes cossicas. Memorandum:—Dr. Davenant hath excellent explanations of these verses, which transcribe: his son James[DM], at Oriel College Oxon, hath them.
Notes.
[DJ] Aubrey gives in trick the coat:—'gules, between 9 cross-crosslets fitchée or, 3 escallops ermine [Davenant].'
[DK] John Coldwell was consecrated Dec. 26, 1591, and died Oct. 14, 1596.
[DL] Robert Tounson, consecrated July 9, 1620, died May 15, 1621, leaving a widow and fifteen children. The congé d'élire on behalf of Davenant was issued May 29, 1621.
[DM] James Davenant, matric. at Oriel, July 23, 1656.
John Davenant (1576-1641).
[760]John Davenant, episcopus Sarum: his epitaph made by bishop Pierson[761].