 Upon her death in 1433, it was inherited by her cousin, Henry, who was later created "Viscount Bourchier" in 1446 and Earl of Essex in 1461.On the death of the 2nd Earl of Essex (the 1st earl's grandson) in 1540, the title passed to his only child, Anne.She was married to Lord Parr (later created Earl of Essex in 1543 and Marquess of Northampton in 1547) who later divorced Anne and had their children declared illegitimate so they were unable to inherit the barony.