The work was not declared finished till March 1653, twelve years after Bedford's death. The 4th Earl is buried in the 'Bedford Chapel' at St. Michael's Church, Chenies. Children Bedford married Catherine Brydges (d. 1657), daughter of Giles Brydges, 3rd Baron Chandos and Frances Clinton. They had eight children: William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford (August 1616 – 7 September 1700). Francis Russell (d. circa April 1641). Colonel John Russell Edward Russell (d. 21 September 1665). Father by his wife Penelope Hill of Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford. Catherine Russell (d. 1 December 1676). Married Robert Greville, 2nd Baron Brooke. Margaret Russell (d. 1676). Married first James Hay, 2nd Earl of Carlisle and secondly Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester. Anne Russell (d. 26 January 1697). Married George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol. Diana Russell (d. 30 January 1695). Married Francis Newport, 1st Earl of Bradford. References Attribution 1587 births 1641 deaths Deaths from smallpox Francis 4 Francis Francis Lord-Lieutenants of Devon Members of the Privy Council of England F Infectious disease deaths in England English MPs 1604–1611