Trye, John (1717 -1766)

John Trye, from the ancient family of Trye of Hardwicke in Gloucestershire, was the second son of Thomas Trye and Mary Norwood.  He matriculated at the Queen’s College Oxford in 1734, graduating with a B.A. in 1737.  He became rector of the parish of Leckhampton Court near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. He married Mary, daughter and heiress of the Rev. John Longford of Haresfield.  Their son, Charles Brandon Trye (1757-1811) became a famous surgeon.
Seat / Residence(s): Leckhampton Court
Stamp(s) Stamp Information
Trye, John (1717 - 1766) (Stamp 1) Title: Trye, John (1717 - 1766) (Stamp 1)
Crest: A stag’s head caboshed
Dimensions (height x width): 15mm x 15mm
Heraldic Charges: stag's head caboshed