Edward Proger MP

Groom of the Bedchamber. In 1661 Charles II gifted Hockwold to a group of courtiers, who sold the title to Sir John Crofts, 1st Baronet of Stow, son of Anthony Crofts, who was second son of Sir John Crofts of Saxham. Since Stow had been inherited by his cousin, William, it appears that Sir John intended Hockwold to be his new home.  But he died sans issue in 1664, aged 29. By 1677, Sir John’s Executor, Edward Proger was leasing Hockwold to Sir Cyril Wyche , who purchased it in 1690 for £12,000 (£2.7m in today’s money).