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Lady Di
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"Elizabethan Life - Wills of Essex Gentry" COMPLETED Thank You
« on: Wednesday 03 October 07 11:55 BST (UK) »

Hi Folks,

I asked this on the Common Room http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=259395.new#new
and it was suggested that someone on the Essex board may be able to help - please!!

I've been trying to find someone with a copy of the book called "Elizabethan Life - Wills of Essex Gentry and Merchants" who may be willing to look up something about one of my ancestors therein.

I know I can buy a SH copy from UK but am trying to save money for those certs one keeps "needing"!! Roll Eyes

If someone has a copy, I'd REALLY appreciate your help with a lookup PLEASE Kiss

Thanks

Di


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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 03 October 07 22:27 BST (UK) »

Hi Di.

I can have a look in Colchester Library for you, the book is listed on their web site. Just to confirm the details:- Wills of Essex Gentry & Merchants proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury ISBN 090036050X by F G Emmison ( Vol 4 ).

What is the info that you need ?

Malcolm.


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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 03 October 07 23:07 BST (UK) »

Hi Malcolm,

I tried the Public Library in Oz but they couldn't help unfortunately - BUT I didn't think of the UK libraries Roll Eyes

If you do have a chance, I'm looking for Henry Rolf/e in the book. I'll send a PM with details known to date.

Thank you very much

Di


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« Reply #3 on: Thursday 04 October 07 11:24 BST (UK) »

If you are looking for Henry Rolfe date 1680 , you can view the will online at the ERO.

Go to>
http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk/login.asp
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Search> "henry rolfe"

Phil
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Lady Di
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« Reply #4 on: Thursday 04 October 07 13:55 BST (UK) »

Hi keldon

Thanks for that info. Unfortunately my Henry Rolfe died in 1602 in Kelvedon (Hatch) (not too sure what the Hatch part means though??)

There may be a connection somewhere with the other Henry but I don't know a lot about this family, YET!!

I will check out that link anyway - many thanks

Di


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Re: "Elizabethan Life - Wills of Essex Gentry..."
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 04 October 07 14:10 BST (UK) »

Kelvedon Hatch is a village just north of Brentwood in Essex

There is a place just called plain Kelvedon elsewhere in Essex


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« Reply #6 on: Thursday 04 October 07 14:29 BST (UK) »

Thanks Lizdb,

How confusing to have two place names the same (almost) in the same county. My Henry is only a new discovery so I haven't investigated places or locations of towns/villages yet - thanks for the info.

Di


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« Reply #7 on: Thursday 04 October 07 17:16 BST (UK) »

Kelvedon Hatch? In that case you need to look at my site.
(I'm not trying to span here - honest!)
http://www.historyhouse.co.uk/kelvedonhatch/index.html

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« Reply #8 on: Thursday 04 October 07 17:20 BST (UK) »

Yes, my transcription of the Parish Registers states Death 1602 Henry Roffe, 'generosi'.

There's also: 1600 Death of Susan Roffe 'wife of Mr Henry'.

I haven't done the marriages yet, and there's nothing in the births 1560 onwards.

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Lady Di
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« Reply #9 on: Thursday 04 October 07 23:24 BST (UK) »

Thank you Phil - your information/web site was a BIG bonus. Now I can begin to understand a little about the village of Kelvedon Hatch. Kiss

Thanks for the Parish Register information also. Susan (nee How) was the wife of "my" Henry Rolfe (only found that bit of news last night so that was well timed!)

Any idea what the term "gererosi" means? It almost sounds military or something. I have also found a couple of snippets of information that mention "Henry Rolfe of Bryces". Henry's eldest daughter (Elizabeth) married William Pettus - hence the connection with Bryces, I assume.

If I am able to obtain a copy of Henry's will (ref original request) I believe it may mention quite a few family members in Kelvedon and "cosins" who may also be residents. This may be of interest to you for your web site.

Many thanks for all your help

Di

BTW - Henry and Susan's children were Bp 1573 - 1587. I have their names and dates but no location Sad


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« Reply #10 on: Thursday 04 October 07 23:41 BST (UK) »

Hi Di,

Sorry to butt in but I've been a bit nosey and am enjoying reading your interesting questions - some exciting finds!

I'm actually butting in to comment on Phil's site which I also had a nosey at.

First thing that caught my eye Phil was the information on the Nuclear Bunker. While driving round in our hire car on a visit to the UK in April, my kids saw the sign to [SECRET NUCLEAR BUNKER] - this was a cause of much amusement, the cameras came out, but too late to snap a photo. There was much discussion about how funny is was that a "secret" bunker had directions to it from the main road.

Even months later, the subject still arises with promises to revist it on our next trip. So, thanks for that - most interesting. (Excellent site too)


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« Reply #11 on: Friday 05 October 07 09:07 BST (UK) »

Di,

Generosi is latin meaning Gentleman. One who is entitled to bear coat armour.

You will have seen from the site that 'Henry Rolfe of Bryces' would mean that he occupied Brizes. Sadly, the manor house is no longer.

The link to the Pettus or Pettie or Petyt family is interesting. During the 17th century there was a Rolph Pettus living at Brizes. The Pettus family are quite well researched on the internet.

I know that the Essex Record Office contains the manorial rolls for the Manor of Kelvedon Hatch and that the grant of the land Brizes in mentioned therein. It is in Latin and unless you are knowledgeable of that, it may mean you may have to employ an archivist to research them for you.

Ruskie,

Glad you enjoyed the site. The bunker sign is mentioned quite a few times on the internet as being rather funny. For those who are wondering what we are on about, here's a example.


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« Reply #12 on: Friday 05 October 07 09:32 BST (UK) »

(Thanks Phil ... that's it)


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« Reply #13 on: Friday 05 October 07 10:12 BST (UK) »

Hi Phil,

Thanks for the Latin translation for Generosi. It's understandable that he would be called a "gentleman" - most of my lot seemed to have the same occupation - don't think any of them actually WORKED for a living!! Roll Eyes

It's a shame that Bryces/Brizes is no longer there. I tried to find a picture of it on the net but there doesn't seem to be one Sad

I haven't checked but I'd hazard a guess that Rolf Pettus would have been the son of Elizabeth and William Pettus - or at least a descendant.

Phil, you have almost answered all my questions from another Essex Help Request I posted a few days ago. Thank you

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,258822.0.html

But if you can confirm the actual date of marriage for Anne/Agnis Rolfe (1601) I'd be ever so grateful.

Thank you very much for all your help

Di

Hi Ruskie,
Would you believe I was also in that area in June/July - drats!! It's always the case that you find all ancestors and exciting information AFTER you return to Oz. Oh well, I'd better just start saving (or rowing!) AGAIN Roll Eyes


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« Reply #14 on: Friday 05 October 07 10:19 BST (UK) »

Di,
As I mentioned, I have not yet transcribed the marriage registers for this period. I don't know if some else can help you.

Did you not find my page on Brizes? There's a picture of the present house on this page.
http://www.historyhouse.co.uk/kelvedonhatch/houses.html

And the recreated map of 1500 - 1650 shows where the old manor house stood.
http://www.historyhouse.co.uk/kelvedonhatch/map2.html

Phil


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