 He remained unmarried thus meeting Edward Alleyn's requirements as laid out in the Deed of Foundation of the , which was soon colloquially referred to as "Dulwich College", that the Master and Warden should always be unmarried and of Alleyn's blood, and surname.He was a legatee in Edward Alleyn's will.He became Warden on 18 April 1631, after his predecessor, and cousin, Matthias became Master.