Thomas WENTWORTH, SIR
Source:Wentworth Family by John Wentworth vol 1, pg 10,11 Sir Thomas Wentworth was knighted for his bravery at the battle of Spurs 16 Aug 1513. Up to this period the successors to the estate of Wentworth - Woodhouse were almost all only sons and most married heiresses. By this time therefore the wealth of the family was enormous. Sir Thomas bore the nickname of Golden Thomas.
Will proved 30 Nov 1558
He married Beatrix Woodruff Abt 1513 . Beatrix Woodruff was born at of Wooley, Yorkshire, England Abt 1486 .
They were the parents of 8
children:
William Wentworth
born Abt 1525.
Gervase Wentworth
born Abt 1527.
Michael Wentworth
born Abt 1529.
Thomas Wentworth
born Abt 1531.
Bryan Wentworth
born Abt 1533.
Elizabeth Wentworth
born Abt 1536.
Isabel Wentworth
born Abt 1537.
Beatrice Wentworth
born Abt 1539.
Thomas Wentworth, Sir died 5 Dec 1548 .