Revell Family Study

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In 12th century Henry Revell was in list of nobles taken prisoner at siege of Alnwick castle, Northumberland.
1322:After Battle of Boroughbridge. Places mentioned: Hereford diocese; Worcester diocese; Marches of Wales; Forest of Dean; Boroughbridge, West Riding of Yorkshire. Other people mentioned: Robert de Astone (Aston); William de Ireby, Prior of Hereford; Richard de Scholle; (Adam de Orleton), Bishop of Hereford; Walter de Nasse, constable of the forest of Dean; Roger Dammory; Thomas de Berkele (Berkeley); John de Lyntone (Linton); Howel le Waleys; Tristram; John Revel; Thomas le Cook; John (Wyget), son of John Wyget; Mayel de Kalberne.
Petition in 4 parts: 1) It is requested that power be given to Aston, Ireby and Scholle to enquire of people of the Church in the bishoprics of Hereford and Worcester who have been the king's enemies, and to attach them and assign a day by mainprise to be before the king. 2) It is requested that a remedy is ordained for the forest of Dean which has come to nothing in vert or venison because of Nasse who is the king's principal enemy and counsellor of Dammory and Berkeley. 3) It is requested that a remedy is ordained for Lyntone, Waleys and Tristram who are with the bishop of Hereford and escaped Boroughbridge and are now in the country pursuing the king's men. 4) It is requested that a remedy is ordained for Revel, Cook and Wyget have always been against the king, and rob his manors and withdraw with their chattels, and now have returned under the maintenance of Kalberne.
Source:National Archives SC 8/232/11584
1324-1340: John Revel complains that Robert de Ernesforde and his sons Robert, Richard, Simon and John, convicted of trespass at his suit, have been released on mainprise by the Marshal, although mainprise should not be allowed in such a case, delaying the King from his redemptions, and John from his damages. He requests compensation for this, and that they should not be released on mainprise again. Source: Nat Archives SC 8/69/3435
1337: Notts. John de Aslacton (Aslockton), parson of the Church of Brigeford, was sum- moned at the suit of Nicholas de Longeford, the younger, and Alice, his wife, and John Ryvel, Chivaler, and Joan, his wife, the daughters and heirs of Roger Deyncourt, Chivaler, for forcibly ejecting the said Roger from the wardship of the land, and heir of John de Aslacton ; and the plaintiffs stated that the said John de Aslacton, held of Roger, the father of Alice and Joan, 100 acres of land and forty acres of meadow, in Aslacton, and the third part of the manor of Aslacton, by military service, and by the service of a Knight's fee, and died in the homage of the said Roger, and the said Roger was in peaceable seisin of the said tenements from the Feast of St. Michael, 24 E. Ill, up to the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 27 E. Ill, when the said John de Aslacton, the parson (the heir being under age), had forcibly ejected the said Roger, and whilst a suit on the subject was proceeding in the King's Court, the said Roger had died, and the right of action had accrued to the said plaintiffs, as daughters and heirs of Roger under the Statute, and they claimed 100 as damages. Source:
1341/3 - John Daysie to Sir John Revel, knight, and Elizabeth his wife: Demise, indented, of a water mill in Pailton (Paylinton); (Warw.) Covering dates 15 Edw. III. Source: National Archives. E 210/11180
1353:Quitclaim by Ralph de Wover, for himself and his heirs, to Master Richard de Kirkeby, Rector of the church of Werewick, and Master William de Walton, Vicar of the church of Neubold Paunton, of 18s. annual rent in lands in Neubold, once belonging to Defensor the younger of Neubold, for the good of his soul. Witnesses: Sir John Revel, knight, Richard de Essenhull, Peter Giles, John de Essenhull, Ralph Randulf, and others. Given at Monks Kirkeby, the Sunday next after the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 27 Edward III.; Seal: missing; tongue.; Endorsed: Quitclaim of Ralph de Wover, Newbold. Source: Warwickshire County Record Office CR162/195 3rd Feb. 1353
1412: Gift with warranty from Ralph Bellers, esq. (Ralph Bellers' ancestor Thomas married William Revel's daughter thus inheriting the manor of Brownsover.) and Elizabeth his wife, to Thomas Bellers, parson, of Howeton, James Bellers the younger, Thomas Ashby of Ovenby, Edmund Dyne, William Ford and Nicholas Wymbyssh, of their manor of Brouneswaver on Dunnesmore, and Palyngton, in the county of Warr'; to have and to hold to them and their heirs and assigns, of the chief lord of the fee for the customary services forever. Witnesses: Thomas Baron of Rokeby, John Ardern of Newebold, John Waver, Thomas Onley and John Hime, and others. Given at Brouneswaver, on the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 13 Henry IV.; Seal:1: round; device: heraldic beast rampant; legend: lombardic: 'RALPH BELLERS'; red; tag.; Seal 2: round; device: armorial, chevron, between 3 trees; legend: lombardic: worn; red; tag.; Endorsed: Brownysgower. Source: Warwickshire County Record Office, CR162/65 25th March, 1412
1393: 28 August 1393 Title Grant: Sir Walter de Urswik to his kinsman Sir Robert de Urswyk Description 20 marks rent in Asilby, Heton, Lythe, Barneby, Mykilby, Uggethorp, Eggerton, Ellerby, Neuton, Hilderwell, Rouceby, Esynton, Loufthous, Lyverton, Brotton, Kilton, Skelton, Gisburn, Mersk, Lythome, Wilton, Laysyngby, Lakenby, Normanby, Marton, Ormesby, Leventhorp, Acclom, Thormotby, Hemlyngton, Staynton, Malteby, Erneclif, Iarum (Yarm), Kirklevyngton, Wirsale, Pykton, Ingelby iuxta Erneclyf, Faceby, Buskby, Broghton, Lytebroghton, Eseby, Bathersby, Ingelby under Grenehowe, Kildale, Westerdale, Danby, Wyth, Glasdale, Tocotes, Hoton, Upsale, Thorp Pynchon, Neuthorp, Tunstale, Stokeslay, Castellevyngton and Crathorn: Recites a grant of the said rent from Thomas de Alberton to the grantor (as Walter de Ursewyk) by a Final Concord before Robert de Thorp, John Moubray, William de Fyncheden and William de Wichyngham, justices (10 June 1369); to be had of the hands of the heirs of Walter Fauconberge from the wapentake of Langebergh (N.R.) Witn. Sir James de Pikeryng, Sir Robert de Nevill of Horneby, Sir Thomas Colvile, Sir Nicholas de Haveryngton, Sir John Depeden, Sir John Elys, Thomas Fairefax, John de Ask, John Amyas, Adam de Mirfeld, Robert Ryvill. Given at Skelton. Source: Hull Archives
1479 - Quitclaim,
Quitclaim from John Woolley brother of Richard Walley of Higham yeoman to Richard Revell of the same yeoman of all actions, demands etc
Witnesses Thomas Hunt of Ascher (Ashover), gent, William Hill of South Wynfeld yeoman John Lee and Robert Andrewe of Higham Dated at Higham 16 May 19 Edward IV (1479)
Quitclaim from Esabella Walley of Higham widow, John Hole of Wulley, Thomas Gasken and Richard Darwent of Higham to Richard Revell of Higham yeoman of all actions, demands etc.
Witnesses: Thomas Huntt gent, William Hill yeoman, John Lee, Robert Andrew
Dated at Higham 16 May 19 Edward IV
Bond in 10 marks from Thomas Gaskyn of Hiegham husbandman to Richard Revell yeoman for Gaskyn on "any of his" having interest "of and for" (?in) the death of Richard Walley not to harm Revell by means of the law or otherwise for the death of Walley, 2 Jun 19 Edward IV
Bond in £10 from John Hoole of Wolley husbandman to Richard Revell yeoman, for Hoole or any of his children by Kat'yne his wife not to harm Revell (as bond above) 2 Jun 19 Edward IV
Bond in £10 from John Walley of Heigham husbandman to Richard Revell yeoman for Walley or any of his having interest of and for the death of Richard Walley his brother not to harm Revell as in bonds above, 2 Jun 19 Edward IV
Bond in 10 marks from Richard Darwent of Hiegham tailor to Richard Revell yeoman for Darwent or any of his (as in bonds above) 2 Jun 19 Edward IV. Reference: D37 M/F1
4 Dec 1481 - At Sheffield Court. Thomas Car by Richard Revell surrendered one messuage and one bovate of hastilar land with appurtenances in Halome, and a messuage and croft of hastilar land, called Edecroft, to the use of John Mechell for ever.Source:Sheffield Archives: Spencer Stanhope Muniments ref. Reference: SpSt/17/1/1
1516 - Gift for a certain sum: John Pylston, kinsman and heir of Agnes Pylston (a daughter and heir of Thomas Cawse of Cawsehall) to George, Earl of Shrewsbury, Sir Richard Sacheverell, Sir Henry Sacheverell, Thomas Babyngton, William Holmes clerk and William Swyft: a fifth part of the manor of Cawsehall and all his other property in co. Derby --: To the use of the Earl. Power of attorney to John Bolocke and John Revell to deliver seisin. Endorsement of livery of seisin. Witn. Richard Eyre, Thomas Grevys, gents., Henry Somersall, John Cade, Thomas Shaw, webster, William Torze and Thomas More. Reference:Nottinghamshire Archives: Portland of Welbeck: Cavendish deeds. DD/P/CD/133 16 Apr 1516
1560 - Hugh ROBERTS, b. abt 1560, shoemaker, obtained a messuage in Sheffield for £30 from Thomas Swallowe (1597), m. Ann Revell on 15 May 1584, Sheffield
1562 - Bond in £100 by Thomas Revell of Carlingthwayth gent. to Edward Revell his son. Condition that Thomas obeys the award of Francis Rodes of Staley Rodthorpe and Anthony Eyre of Kiveton (Yorkshire) esqs., and William Revell of Mansfield county Nottingham gent., arbitrators chosen to judge actions depending. 31 Mar 4 Elizabeth. Source:D37 M/RT19 Derbyshire Record Office
1563:Lease for 6 years by Thomas Reyvell of Charnfethe gent. of Anthony Eyre of Kiveton (Yorkshire), of the capital messuage of Carlyngthweyt (Carnfield) with lands. Rent 40s. Covenant that lessor is to have meat and drink, a gelding, and the parlour to himself. Source:D37 M/RT20 Derbyshire Record Office
1563: Bond in £60 from John Revell of Shirland esq to Edward Revell of South Normanton gent for John to observe covenants of deed selling messuage, cottage, gardenstead and oxgang of land called Pigott Fieldes to Edward. Ref: D37 M/RT249 Derbys Arch
1564 - Lease for 21 years by Edward Revell of South Normanton esq., to John Renshawe of Whittington husbandman, of a close at the nether end of Whittington Moor..Ref Derbys Arch D37 M/RT21
1566 - Lease for 10 years by Thomas Ryvell of Carllyngthweytt (Carnfield) gent. to Anthony Eyre of Kiveton county York esq., of closes (named) and half the manor of Carllyngthweyt. Rent £5. Covenant concerning food and drink and accommodation for lessor. Ref. Derbys Arch. D37 M/RT24
1573 - Bargain and sale by Richard Cooke of Kirkby-in-Ashfield county Nottingham gent. and John Cooke clerk, parson of North Wingfield, to Edward Reyvell of South Normanton gent., of 2 messuages and 2 oxgangs of land in South Normanton, with lands and coalmines, and a rent of 11s. Ref: Derbys Arch.D37 M/RT34
Assignment by Edward Revell of Normanton gent. to John Teverey of Stapleford, Nottinghamshire gent., of half the tithe corn, wool and lambs in the parish of Stapleford, with the tithe barn of the parsonage. (Recites descent of premises from the prior of the dissolved monastery of Newstead county Nottingham). Ref. Derbys Arch.D37 M/RT38
1581 - John Revell gent., and Margaret his wife, and George Torre and Elizabeth(Nee Beighton) his wife are admitted as tenants to one messuage with appurtenances in Hallam, and various lands in Hallam (fully listed), previously held by Robert Beighton(father of Margaret and Elizabeth).Source:Sheffield Archives: Spencer Stanhope Muniments ref. SpSt/17/2
1584 - Quitclaim with counterpart by Anne Revell late wife of Edward Revell of South Normanton gent. deceased, to George Revell his son and heir, of messuages, lands, tenements, goods and chattels of said Edward, and actions both real and personal.. Ref Derbys Arch D37 M/RT44-45. Articles of agreement between (i) Anne Revell of South Normanton widow and (ii) George Revell, concerning administration of the goods and chattels of Edward Revell deceased, who died intestate.D37 M/RT46
1591 - Bond in £1000 by Rowland Revell alias Duke, of Cornewell, parish of St Michael, London hosier, and Henry Revell alias Duke, of St Giles outside Cripplegate, Middlesex gent., to Edward Revell of Grays Inn gent. Condition that Rowland and Henry shall not procure any feoffment, surrender or release of the manors, messuages and lands of William Revell alias Duke, their natural father, or of Rowland Revell gent. deceased, their supposed grandfather, without the consent of Edward in writing. 24 Jun 33 Elizabeth . Source Derbys Arch D37 M/RT54
10 Jan 1603.Sheffield Court, of Gilbert, Earl of Shrewsbury. Presented that, on the 22 Nov, Robert Mitchell, by Richard Rayle and John Ryles surrendered 2 messuages and 1 bovate of hastler land, called Edecroft, in Hallam, in the soke of Sheffield, to the use of himself, and Ellen his wife, and after his death, to the use of Margaret Michell, one of his daughters, and then to Alice Mitchell, his other daughter. Source:Sheffield Archives: Spencer Stanhope MunimentsReference: SpSt/17/3
Pre-nuptial settlement: 28 Apr 1632. Richard Crawshawe, the elder, yeoman, of Uslethwayt (par. Worsbrough) to Edward Armitage of Kersforth-hill (par. Barnsley) and John Bright, yeoman, of Brendcliff Edge, Sheffield. Messuage, cottage, Botham Inge, Little Johan Roide, etc. in Dodworth. To be held to stated uses in consideration of the marriage of Richard Crawshaw, the younger, and Elizabeth Revell, daughter of Thomas Revell , yeoman, of Heeley, deceased.Sheffield Archives,Reference: Bar D/407
1629 - Blyth, Michaelmas 1629Vicar and churchwardens present the following: Gervais Pye for not paying his church lay, 2d; Hugh Bennett for the like, 1d; Roger Hawkeworthe for being absent from church on the Lord's day; William Hides for the like; George Reines for the like; Thomas Revell for keeping company in his house in time of divine service on the Lord's day.Source: Notts Arch.Presentment Bills, Retford deanery AN/PB 339/13/4
1634 - William Boothe of Slade Hooton, yeoman, to Edward Cresswicke of Stubin Closes in the parish of Carleton in the county of Nottingham, linen weaver. A cottage in Gildingwells inhabited by widow Revell, a croft at the back of the cottage, a foldstead, a garden, a meadow close called Sparrowell, another called the Little Sparrowell, and 7 selions containing about 3 acres in the Longmoorefeild (boundaries described) now in the occupation of William Boothe and lying in the town fields of Gilldonwelles. Alice Boothe, mother of the said William to dwell in the forehouse and parlour of the cottage whenever she wishes during her life. SourceSheffield Archives: Marrian Deeds Reference: Mar D/47
1635 - Ann Skargell, bp. 23 Sep 1635, left 12d by her brother Robert’s will, m. Lionel Revell, 4 Nov 1658, Sheffield, guardian to his brother in law Robert Skargell’s son.
17 Apr 1644 - Order of the Derby Committee for the sequestration of Francis Revell's estates, for supporting the King, maintaining a garrison in his own house and being present at the capture of Wingfield Manor Source:Derbyshire Record Office: Gell family of Hopton [D258/21/25 - D258/36/8]
1648 - Gregory Revell, yeoman, of Waddesley, to Thomas Bradwall, husbandman, of Bradwall. A piece of enclosed land known as the Turne meadow or Meadow close, a little parcel lying in a close at Halditch syde, all that parcel of arable lying in the middest of a close called the Blackacres containing two days work of a plough, one odd land lying on the north east and of the said close called Blackacres and one rood of arable land lying in Undermicklowe, all in Bradwell; for £90.Source:Sheffield Archives: Bagshawe Collection ,Bag C/1004 - Bag C/3533
1649 - Terrier of the messuages and lands, etc. in Wadshelf belonging to Godfrey Watkinson. Taken by George Smith, George Revell and Richard Bradshawe. Bar D/758 23 May 1649. Sheffield Archives. Deeds and Papers of the Barker Family of East Lodge, Bakewell, Derbys
1652: Copy surrender of land, 1652.Copy surrender, Manor of Sheffield, Court Baron. Thomas Revell of Rickardfeild, John Marryott of Ughill, John Hey of Holdworth and John Ward of Woodsetts, surrender of messuage in the soake of Bradfeild near Bradfeild Mill, with the property constituting Mill Farme, and a messuage called Thorne House (Thomas Whiteley tenant) and a messuage in Stannington (Richard Ibottson and Richard Greaves tenants), property near Sick House (John Shaw and John Harrocke) all having been given to the Chapelrie of Bradfeild for pious and charitable uses; to the uses of their special trusts under a decree of King James (20 July 1603), 15 November 1659. Source Reference Code: 1-92 Bradfield Civil Parish Records
1654 - Thomas Revell, yeoman, of Waddsley, to Thomas Bradwell the elder, yeoman, of Bradwell, in £100, to abide by the decision of Rowland Eyre of Hassoppe and Robert Eyre of Highlowe, arbitrators appointed to decide a dispute concerning the possession of lands in Bradwell and to deliver up the deeds of title, etc. Source:Sheffield Archives: Bagshawe Collection Bag C/1004 - Bag C/3533
1656: Will of John Revell of Higham
1657 - Including transcript and photocopy of will of William Longsdon's of Middlewood House in chapelry of Bradfield, Yorks., gent., leaving certain domestic utensils and furniture to children if any, and residue equally between children and wife, Elizabeth; exercises power of appointment in property in Great Longstone for 21 years after death without issue, first to pay debts, then to use equally of Elizabeth, his then wife, and his mother, Anne wife of John Revell; appoints Elizabeth executrix. 30 January 1657. Proved 1658. Source: Derbyshire Record Office: Longsdon of Little Longstone Family and Estate Papers, D3580/ZP458-540
1673: 'The Case of Hugh Willoughby/Revell and Richard Revell the two natural sons of Sir William Willoughby decd.Notts Archives, Manuscripts Online Catalogue, Ref. Mi E 3/2/7-8.
1676 - Survey of parcels of arable land in Wadshelf In the holding of John Revell, George Revell and William Marjerison. Taken by Jas. Parker. Reference: Sheffield Archives, Deeds and Papers of the Barker Family of East Lodge, Bakewell, Derbyshire. Bar D/759 16 Jun 1676
6 Apr 1677 - Henry, Earl of Norwich, agrees to convey to Richard Revell, yeoman, Townfield Head close and fifty-seven acres in Ecclesfield.
1677:Lenton Michaelmas 1677 Churchwardens present the following: Mr John Francis, curate of Lenton, for clandestinely marrying Francis Revell, innholder, and Mary Revell alias Cundall, his wife, or for marrying them without a certificate according to the law. Source: Notts Archives. AN/PB 305/581
1680: Discusses negotiations to share cost of supplying horses and arms to Militia with others and risk of incurring fines for non-payment; reports rent arrears on account of poverty of tenants; refers to negotiations with Mrs Willington and her son in law, Richard Revell. Notts Archives, Manuscripts Online Catalogue, Ref. Mi E 4/43
Reports that Richard Revell, having come of age, will give full account to the executors and trustees of Francis Willughby's will. Source: Notts Archives, Manuscripts Online Catalogue Mi E 4/57
1701 - Robert Revell was Sherriff of Derby
Deed to make a tenant (Lease and release) 1708 - William Pennell of Billingley par. Darfield to John Foster of Snowhill, London. Messuage in Gt. Houghton with orchards, gardens, etc. and croft adjoining, the Bill ings, the Oldfield close, two broadlands and lands in Gt. Houghton (described) for docking the entail, so that John Revell of Sheffield may make a recovery
1761: Verdict of the jury for the view of frankpledge and great court baron of Ralph Knight for the manor of Willoughby, Nottinghamshire; 1 Dec. 1761 Lists the names of 12 jurors; presents individuals who have been amerced and indicates what for and in what amount; for example, John Revil is amerced 2d. 'for Beck Close'. Source:Notts Archives. Ne 6 M 1/5/2/25

Broomhead Hall Deeds

John Revell of Mansfeld, Notts., gentleman, to Ralph Heathcote of Chesterfeld, yeoman. A messuage in Brampton called The Howse where the Chantry priest dwelled in with a small close called A Crofte. For £3. John Revell appoints Laurence Alsop and William Robynsoone as his attorneys (ref: BHD/16A and B)
Relating to the Revells' rights to the personal estate of William Reynolds of Hemingfield (d.1705), who died without a will and without having proved his father's will. The father's wife (and mother of William) was a Revell. Reference: BHD/171,172
Will and probate of Thomas Revell of Swinden house in Bradfield. 5 May, 1708. Reference: BHD/173
Will and probate of William Revell of Darnall. 14 November, 1711. Reference: BHD/174. Also Inventory of goods of William Revell of Darnall, 11 Jan 1712.

Extract:House of Commons Journal Volume 2 - 31 October 1642 (1802)

Deputy Lieutenants of Derby:
Resolved, upon the Question, That this House doth nominate and approve of Sir George Gresley, Sir John Curzon, Knights and Baronets; Sir John Gell, Sir Edward Coke, Baronets; Sir Edw. Vernon Knight; Sir Jo. Coke junior, Knight; Sir Sam. Sleigh, Knight; SirEdw. Leech; Tho. Gresley, Francis Burdett, Christopher Horton, Francis Munday, Tho. Gell, F. Revell, Henry Wigfall, Nath. Hallowes, Esquires, to be Deputy Lieutenants of the County of Derby: And the Lords Concurrence to be desired herein: And that these Deputy Lieutenants, or any Two of them, shall have full Power to do and execute all things, according to the Ordinance for the Militia, in as full, ample Manner, as if they had received Deputations from the Lieutenant of that County.

Richard Revell was Footman, to the Duke of Norfolk, 1678. Source: British History Online.Source : House of Lords Journal Volume 13: 23 November 1678. House of Lords Journal Volume 13, (1771)

Eckington Court Rolls, Volume IV. 1633-1694 and Volume V. 1694-1804

Eckington lies in Derbyshire almost equidistant from Sheffield to the north-west and Chesterfield in the south-west.

Revill (Revell), Elizabeth, 216.
Revill (Revel(l)), Isaac, 239.
Jonathan, 238, 239*.
Josiah, 129, 130, 194, 197, 238, 239.
Mary, 130.
Michael, 231.
Richard, 221.

Extract from Harrison's survey of Sheffield, 1637

Page 20 of Folio 18 - Andrew Revell, Cottage & garden
Page 13 and 14 of Dungworth Folio - John Revell
Page 6 of Hallam Folio - Mrs. Revell, Land
Page 6 of Heeley Folio - Thomas Revell, John Rose land
Page 7 of Stannington Folio - Thomas Revell
Page 11 of Dungworth Folio- William Revell
Page 11 of Dungworth Folio- Heyres Revells
Page 23 of Folio 53 - Rowland Revell , FarmBrackin
Page 23 of Folio 55 - Margaret Revell, part of Auley medows
Page 23 of Folio 55 - Thomas Revell,, part of Auley medows

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