Christopher EYRE
- 1624
Generation: 1
1. Christopher EYRE died on 5 Jan 1624 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England; was buried after 5 Jan 1624 in St. Stephens, Coleman Street, London, England. Other Events:
- Baptism: 25 Apr 1578, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Notes:
Christopher Eyre founded the Weekly Lectureship at St. Thomas's Church, Salisbury. He was one of that little group of Merchant
Princes of the reign of James I , who did so much for themselves, and uncounsciously so much for the future of the
British Empire. His mothers brother Robert Rogers who was a prosperous merchant and probably assisted his nephew in his
business career.
Christopher Eyre was one of the orginal members of the East India Company which was founded on 31st Dec, 1600.
Will proved 11 jan 1654Christopher married Hester SMITHES in 1603. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]