[Oratam]

Thanks for the additional info. It's a fascinating period of history I need to devote some time to.

Was GW aware of his ancestor's role and if so, did he remark on it?

[Slyfox]

I don’t think he was aware of his connection. His family’s original name was Wessington. Most of the history of England during the 16th and 17th centuries was side-lined by the Reformation. It is neat to know that he came from such a heroic figure. They both stood up to an overbearing king through threat of death.