BEECHER, William (d.1640), of Fotheringay, Northants.; later of Howbury, Renhold, Beds.

1st s. of Henry Beecher of London and Fotheringay by Judith, da. of John Ritche of London and Deptford, Kent. educ. Camb. (?Peterhouse) c.1592; I. Temple 1597. m. bef. 1601, Elizabeth, da. of Oliver, 3rd Baron St. John of Bletso, 8s. 5da. Kntd. 29 July 1619.