Revell Family Study
Baslow
Court Rolls of Baslow
Anno 8 Edward IV
The jury said on their oath that John Earl of Shrewsbury, Thom. Wyld, Rob. Dawson, John Revell, Rich. Leche, & John Wright formerly of the lands of William Wyn Knight now in the hands of the Duke of Clarence being free tenants, owe suit and have not come. In mercy. Thom. Horseley, John Giles, Will. Staceye, Tho. Gregorye, Henr. Gregorie, John Gregorie, Hen. Havringham, Henr. Doume, John Harrison, John Doume, Will. Watkyn, Ric. Brentkoll, John Borough, Rob. Gregorie, Tho. Hayward, and Will. Hayward have trespassed on the moor digging turf and carrying it away without licence. In mercy. John Seller & John & Will, his sons presented for trespass collecting 'le Corke'.*
* In Lancashire cinders are sometimes called " Corks " : The word could refer to cinders from the bole-hills.
Frankpledge Anno 20 Edward IV
Christ. Dervyle Roger Northe Ric. Leche John Revell owes suit. The wife of Geo. Fyssher is a common trespasser in the demense 'rasyng and pullying' without licence. In mercy. Henry Doume & John Gregorie cut down the underwood at Utterhagh.
Frankpledge with Court Baron Anno 1 Henry VII
The jury presented that Will. Andrewe who held a messuage with the appurts. in Baslow of the lord by military service and a yearly rent of viij and other services had died since last court and that John Andrew is his son and next heir and is of the age of 21 and more. The Bailiff ordered to make distraint on the said John that he may do to the lord homage, relief,and other services due.
The lands and tents, formerly held by Ric. Page had been entered upon by John Revell as the next heir. The jury said the property was held by military service - and John Revell was of the age of 18 and more, and he entered upon the same because he was under age.
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