Cofferer. His eldest brother, Sir John Ashburnham, was one of the Grooms of the Bed chamber to Charles I. and his son John was created Lord Ashburhham, 1 William and Mary, An. 1689, which honour William his son, and John his grandson, both enjoyed.
Ashburnham House and grounds are well worth seeing. In the park is a large piece of water, with a bridge over it, and, in the front, a fine hanging wood : the house, which is well furnished, contains some very fine pictures. The Church is behind the house, and in it are monuments of Sir William Ashburnham and his Lady, daughter of Lord Butler, of Herts. The inscription, writ ten by Sir William, says she was a great lover of, and blessing to his family. Both their figures are whole lengths in white marble ; her's recumbent, leaning on her hand ; his kneeling, in a loose gown and great flowing wig.
There is another monument of his elder brother and two wives, in white marble ; and -
