Bettensons and Selwyns

In 1655 the Scadbury and Chislehurst Manors were sold to Sir Richard Bettenson.
Sir Richard was succeeded by his son Sir Edward Bettenson (d.1733) who heavily mortgaged the property.
After the death of Sir Edward his three sisters jointly owned the estates, and manor courts were held in their names.

One of Sir Richard Bettenson’s granddaughters, Albinia, had married General William Selwyn. Her son, John Selwyn, purchased the Lordships of both Manors in 1736 and discharged the mortgage. He sold the estates to his cousin Thomas Farrington, only retaining Scadbury.
Albinia’s granddaughter, also called Albinia, married the Hon. Thomas Townshend.