Blessed Humphrey Blessed Humphrey Middlemore, who became a Carthusian monk, and was proctor of the Charterhouse, was executed with others of his fraternity in 1535. The following extracts from the official translation of the decree of Beatification, which is dated 29 December, 1886. "The most authoritative ecclesiastical historians, therefore, are unanimously of opinion that they all shed their blood for the defence, restoration, and preservation of the Catholic faith. Those who suffered death under King Henry VIII." These include, besides Sir Thomas More, Cardinal Fisher, and the Countess of Salisbury, no less than eighteen Carthusians, amongst whom are included Humphrey Middlemore and Sebastian Newdigate, doubtless a member of the Warwickshire family of that name. |
Then and Now Read about and see pictures of places and things associated with the Middlemore family. |
Hawkesley House Hawkesley, more anciently known as Hawkeslow, is an old moated residence in the parish of King's Norton. Ann, daughter and heiress to the last of the de Hawkeslow family, brought it to the Middlemore family in the early 15th centurty through her marriage with Nicholas, a younger son of Thomas Middlemore and Isabel Edgbaston. The Middlemores owned Hawkesley House and farm for 15 generations until they sold it in the early 1900’s.. |
The Siege of Hawkesley Hawkesley house became the site of civil war conflict in 1615 and 1645 between those loyal to the King and those loyal to parliament. The Middlemore's steadfast position cost them considerably and the property eventually was sold to William Middlemore of the Birmingham line of the Middlemore family in 1869. |
King Alfred the Great The Middlemores of Hawkesely and Birmingham are related to King Alfred the Great Circa 900AD. King Alfred has been described as.was one of the best kings of England and is credited with a number of positive social changes. These include promotion of education, the arts, codification of laws, and sound governance. He defended Anglo-Saxon England from Viking raids and as an innovator established fortifications called burhs that is the origin of the common "bury". |
The Middlemore Monument A monument to the south of St. Nicolas Church, in the churchyard, close to the Lychgate. It is a grade II listed building which means it receives the protection of the Dept. of the Environment. The inscriptions are badly weathered but the monument was probably erected in 1904 to the memory of Richard Middlemore who owned Hawkesley House (Longbridge) from 1734. His grand-daughters, Ann and Martha Middlemore are also remembered in the inscriptions. |
Some Account of the Family of Middlemore 
by W.P.W. Phillimore, M.A. B.C.L. - 1901
As far back as we can trace them, the Middlemore family has been found in the ranks of the gentry, and their position is indicated by a sentence occurring in some old Chancery pleadings : "The family of the Middlemores is an ancient and honourable one". 
Middlemore Interactive Site
The Middlemore name is uncommon but well documented thanks to Thomas Middlemore and both W.P. Phillimore and W.F. Carter. This site is intended to showcase and build upon the work started over 100 years ago by Thomas Middlemore and establish how every Middlemore is related to one another. Not many families can hope to accomplish this! Hopefully the site allows you to share information and start a dialogue between family members. I want to strongly encourage you to post to the forum with any questions or answers to others questions. Of course, if you have any comments or suggestions or want you an email response you can also place a comment in the feedback section and I will respond.