Henry Birkenhead of Huxley and Backford (d. 1613)

✓ Henry Birkenhead of Huxley and Backford, esq., prothonotary and clerk of the crown for Chester and Flint; bought the manor of Backford in June 1571 (13 Eliz.); m. (1) Mary, da. of Hugh Bostock of Huxley (s.p.), (2) Elizabeth Bunbury; d. 7 Mar 10 Jac. I (1612/3), inq. p.m. 12 Jan 11 Jac. I. Source: Ormerod, History of the County Palatine and City of Chester (1819), vol. II, pp.199-200 'Birkenhead and Glegg of Backford' (chart pedigree, page image read 2 Nov 2026). [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 2 Nov 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]