Edward Fenner

Fenner was the son of John Fenner of Crawley, Sussex, by Ellen, daughter of Sir William Goring of Burton, was called to the bar at the Middle Temple, and was reader in the autumn of 1576.

He became a serjeant in Michaelmas term 1577, and enjoyed a large practice.

He was appointed a judge of the King's Bench on 26 May 1590, and was Justice of the Peace for Surrey.

In January 1608 he received a grant of an annuity of 50 pounds during the time his services on circuit were discontinued.

He died 23 January 1612, and was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Hayes in Middlesex.

Sir Edward Fenner, by unknown artist