Revell Family Study

References from Archives

In Date Order

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
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
1578 - The elder of Thurleston, to William Revill of Thornsetts in Bradfield chapelry (in consideration of a marriage between John's son and heir John Sennior the younger and Anne Revill daughter of William). John Sennior the father to convey to trustees (named). Messuage in Thurleston and the appurtenances in the occupation of grantor; to stated uses. Sheffield Archives Reference: BHD/161,162
1581 - John Revell gent., and Margaret his wife, and George Torre and Elizabeth 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
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
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.
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
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
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
3rd June 1674 - Elizabeth Revel married Robert Sorsby, bp. 25 Dec 1636, , Lord ofManor of Owlerton in 1691, at Sheffield. Their children;
Robert SorsbyY, bp. 12 Jan 1679, Sheffield
Malin Sorsby, bp. 2 Aug 1683, Sheffield
Ann Sorsby Source: Rawson of Upperthorpe
6 Apr 1677 - Henry, Earl of Norwich, agrees to convey to Richard Revell, yeoman, Townfield Head close and fifty-seven acres in Ecclesfield.
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
Reference to will of Thomas Revell of Swinden house in Bradfield. 5 May, 1708. Sheffield Archives, Reference: BHD/171,172
1711 - Will and probate of William Revell of Darnall. 14 November, 1711 Sheffield Archives, Reference: BHD/173
26 Apr 1718 - View of frankpledge and great court baron of Anthony Eyre, esquire. Manor of Laughton before Robert Darwent, gentleman, steward. It was presented that John Shemeld of Gainsborough in the county of Lincoln, apothecary, on the 29th February, 1715, surrendered a messuage with an orchard and croft containing 3 acres and now in the occupation of William Booth, a close called de le Butts Close containing 3 roods, an acre of land in Nabbsfeild, an acre of land in Leppwellfeild and an acre of land in Westfeild now also in the occupation of William Booth, and also a close called de le Nabbs Close containing 3 acres now in the occupation of John Hawley, and also a close lately enclosed outside le Highthornfeild containing 2 acres, and also a cottage now in the occupation of Anthony Revell. To John Mirfin of Slade Hooton gentleman, and his heirs in perpetuity, on mortgage for £100, to be repaid before 21st January next. SourceSheffield Archives: Marrian Deeds Reference: Mar D/72
1828 - census George Revillborn in 1828, at Stopes, Bradfield, York, England. Occupation: Agricultural Labourer, was married to Harriet Revill aged 59 born in Nottingham.They had a son George born in Thurgoland, Yorkshire in 1871
1840 - Charles Revill, born in 1840 in Sheffield, a File Forger. Married to Mary A. Revill born in 1846 at Sheffield.Children:
- George W born in 1864 ,Occ: Malleable Iron Caster;
- Charlie born in 1866 in Sheffield, Occ: Laborer;
- Thomas born in 1880 in Sheffield
1842 - Samuel Revell, sugar refiner. Low Park, Top Park and Little Park, Mortomley

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)
30 Oct 1658, Pre-nuptial settlement (lease and release). John Sennior. The elder of Thurleston, to William Revill of Thornsetts in Bradfield chapelry (in consideration of a marriage between John's son and heir John Sennior the younger and Anne Revill daughter of William). John Sennior the father to convey to trustees (named). Messuage in Thurleston and the appurtenances in the occupation of grantor; to stated uses.Reference: BHD/161,162

Revell

Original will of Emott Revell of Thurleston, widow of William Revell, 8 Oct 1685. Reference: BHD/164
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.
Mary Revell, widow of Richard Revell, deceased, to Thomas Revell and William Ibbotson (executors of Richard Revell's will) for £40 left her by her husband, 1712-13; and for £2. 15. 7 being 1/3 part of her husband's personal estate, 1713. Reference: BHD/175.

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)

Benjamin Revell, born in Sheffield, served in 84th Foot Regiment; Royal West India Rangers; Royal Artillery. 1788-1819. Discharged aged 49. Source

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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