 A baptism of a ‘Hugh’ is recorded in Bruton Parish Church on 18 November 1556 and early twentieth century scholars had suggested this was Sexey.However records of land conveyance suggest his birth may have been c.1540.Although Sexey received some education, mainly in Latin, probably at the local Free School (now King’s School), he was apparently largely self-taught and, despite his humble origins, rose to important government positions.