William Laud (born 7th October 1573, died 10th January 1645) was the son of William Laud of Reading. After leaving Reading he went to Oxford and entered the Church, and quickly came into notice as a theologian. He was supposed to favour Romish doctrines. After enjoying several minor appointments, Laud was made Dean of Gloucester in 1616, and by this time he was high in the favour of James I., who in 1621 promoted him to the Bishopric of St. David's. Under Charles I. Laud acquired still more importance. In 1626 he was made Dean of the Chapel Royal, and next year a member of the Privy Council, and in 1628 he became Bishop of London. In 1629 Laud was Chancellor of the University of Oxford, and in 1633 he was made Archbishop of Canterbury. Archbishop Laud was impeached for treason in 1641; he underwent his trial in 1644, and an ordinance of attainder was passed in the next year. Although Laud had in his possession a pardon from the king, he was beheaded on Tower Hill in 1645. He wrote a large number of books, mainly theological or historical. Several of his books are in the library at Lambeth Palace, and others are in the British Museum. [Illustration] LEY, JAMES, EARL OF MARLBOROUGH _Arms._--Arg., a chevron between 3 seals' heads couped sa. Ley. The Ulster hand gu., on an escutcheon arg., in the chief point of the chevron. _Crest._--A lion sejant or. _Helmet._--That of an Esquire. Used between 1620 and 1625. [_Brutus Abbreviatus._ Add. MS. 34,266.] James Ley (born c. 1550, died 14th March 1628) was the son of Henry Ley of Teffont Ewias, Wilts. He was educated as a lawyer, and attained great eminence in that profession. In 1605 he became Chief-Justice of the King's Bench in Ireland, and in 1620 he was made a Baronet, and next year Chief-Justice of the King's Bench in England. In 1625 Sir James Ley was created Baron Ley, and became Lord Treasurer of England, and in 1626 he was created Earl of Marlborough and President of the Council. Lord Marlborough had a high reputation as a lawyer and as a judge, and he was the author of several works on history and law. [Illustration] LINDSAY, DAVID, BARON LINDSAY OF BALCARRES _Arms._--Quarterly. 1st and 4th; gu., a fess chequy, arg. and az. _Lindsay._ 2nd and 3rd; or, a lion rampant gu., debruised of a ribbon in bend sa. _Abernethy._ All within a bordure of the third, semée of stars or. _Crest._--A tent ppr., semée of stars or, with ASTRA CASTRA on a fillet. _Helmet._--That of a Peer. _Supporters._--Two lions sejant guardant gu., gorged or. _Motto._--NVMEN LVMEN MVNIMEN. _Legend._--DAVID DOMINVS LYNDESAY DE BALCARRES. [_Books at Haigh Hall, Wigan._] [The Earl of Crawford, Haigh Hall, Wigan.] [Illustration] _Crest._--A tent ppr., semée of stars or, with ASTRA CASTRA.