Abbreviations which may be used on this page are:-

(Ad)	"Admon", or Letters of Administration.
(I)	Inventory (a list of the deceased's goods, and their value)
(N)	A Nuncupative Will is one declared by a legal representative, as being indicative of the deceased's wishes, and will often refer to the Testator in the third person.
(#)	Indicates the Will is a 'duplicate' - that is, more than one person has submitted an abstract from the same original Will.
*	An asterisk against a surname indicates the Executor(s) of the Will, or, in the case of Administration (Ad), the Administrator(s)
i/t/p	"in the parish (of)".
CELF	Chapel en le Frith (Derbyshire)
ECC	Episcopal Consistory Court (Lichfield)
HCC	Hereford Consistory Court
n.p.	Notary Public
R&R	Rest and Residue (a common expression in Wills)

The following may also be of use in the study of Wills generally:-

• A Latin Genealogical Word List for early Wills. (verified 2018-12-25)
• Information on England Occupations for old Occupations. (verified 2018-12-25)
• A Glossary of Household, Farming and Trade Terms from Probate Inventories.
  Compiled by Rosemary Milward. 3rd ed., 1986. ISBN 0-9505940-1-6

1536

BAGSHA BAGSHAW CHAPMA FFRENCH HARVY ROLAND ROLANDE WATRHOUSE

ROLANDE, Roger, 13 Dec 1534. 'my bode to be bereyd in ye church of sent ellen at eam'   'my wyf* (unnamed) & my chelder marthe, Jno & Jon';   to son edward*{'s} 'iiij chelder iiij shepe';   Rycharde HARVY{'s} 'vij chelder';   Thomas WATRHOUSE{'s} 'vj chelder';   marthe ROLANDE{'s} doghttr (daughter of his wife?). Overseer: wyllya~ ROLAND. Debts: to wyllya~ ROLANDE,   thomas BAGSHAW. Appraisers of Inventory: Nicholas CHAPMA~,   Willm~ FFRENCH,   Richarde BAGSHA~. Probate 4 Oct 1536. [Contributed by rl on 16 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1541

COTTERELL HATTON ROBOTHAM WALKLATE

ROBOTHAM, William - Glossop (Ref 8-169) sons John ROBOTHAM* and Raffe ROBOTHAM*;   daus Alice ROBOTHAM and Margaret ROBOTHAM. Appraisers: Thomas COTTERELL,   William HATTON,   Reginald ROBOTHAM,   Robert WALKLATE. Probate 1541/3. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1543

ANDREWE BARONSE BOODON COMERSALL GARRETT HADFIELD HYDE PAYGE POTTE RAWLENSON RAWLINSON VERNON WATERHOUSE WITWORTH

RAWLINSON, Thomas, of Glossop parish, 1543. son Nicholas*, sons of Nicholas: Thomas and William. Overseer: John VERNON knight. Witnesses: Thomas HADFIELD,   Robert PAYGE,   Otuell BOODON,   Thomas WATERHOUSE. Appraisers of Inventory: William GARRETT,   Otuell BOODON,   Otuell ANDREWE,   Randell HYDE;   Value: £31.16.9. Debtors: Godfrey COMERSALL,   Thomas RAWLENSON cousin,   John BARONSE,   Mychaell POTTE,   Nicholas WITWORTH. [Contributed by mbw on 18 Apr 2001 et seq.]

1545

COMERSALL GARRETT GODDARTT HOGEKYNSON HYDE PLATTE RAWLYNSON RYGE

RAWLYNSON, Katheryn, of Glossop parish, 1545. dau Elisabeth RAWLYNSON,   son Godfrey COMERSALL,   son in law Nicholas RAWLYNSON*,   dau of Nicholas the wife of Rawffe HOGEKYNSON. Tenant: Thomas RAWLYNSON of the heygate. Witnesses: William PLATTE,   {?} HYDE. Appraisers of Inventory: Thomas RAWLYNSON,   Robert RYGE,   Wylliam GARRETT,   Nycolas GODDARTT;   Value: £8.19.8. Debtors: Godfrey COMERSALL her son and Thomas RAWLYNSON of heygatte. [Contributed by mbw on 18 Apr 2001 et seq.]

1546

RENSHAWE

RENSHAWE, Thomas - of Sutton le Dale, Derbys, 1546. (has not survived) [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1549

BRADLEY GEE HEGINBOTHAM JACKSON JOHNSON MELLOR MILLS RADCLIFFE RIDGEWAY ROBOTHAM STAFFORD

ROBOTHAM, Robert - Windlebotham (Ref 7-129) sons Alexander ROBOTHAM, Edmund ROBOTHAM and William ROBOTHAM;   daus Margaret ROBOTHAM and Maud ROBOTHAM;   godchildren Robert GEE,   Alice RIDGEWAY,   Hugh ROBOTHAM and Robert ROBOTHAM;   tenant Margaret ROBOTHAM;   Agnes ROBOTHAM wife of [son] Edmund. Beneficiary: Margery HEGINBOTHAM. Overseers: Rodger BRADLEY,   John STAFFORD,   William STAFFORD gent. Executors: Thomas JACKSON*,   John MILLS*,   Robert STAFFORD*. Owed money: son John ROBOTHAM. Witnesses: Edward JOHNSON,   George RADCLIFFE. Appraisers: Rodger BRADLEY,   Thomas MELLOR,   John RIDGEWAY,   James ROBOTHAM. Probate 1549/3. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1551

GODDARD HEYWARD ROBOTHAM STAFFORD

ROBOTHAM, Edward - Rowarth (Ref 7-149) wife Helen ROBOTHAM*;   son Geoffrey ROBOTHAM*. Overseer: John STAFFORD. Witnesses: William GODDARD,   Maurice ROBOTHAM. Appraisers: Thomas GODDARD,   Thomas HEYWARD,   William ROBOTHAM. Probate 1551/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1554

BOWER BRAMALL GARLICK HOLLINGWORTH ROBOTHUM WARHURST

ROBOTHUM, Alexander - Chisworth (Ref 7-144) wife Alice ROBOTHUM*;   sons John ROBOTHUM,   Oliver ROBOTHUM*,   Reginald ROBOTHUM,   Robert ROBOTHUM* and Thomas ROBOTHUM;   godsons John BRAMALL and Henry WARHURST. Witnesses: Robert BOWER,   William GARLICK,   Robert HOLLINGWORTH,   William ROBOTHUM. Appraisers: Robert BOWER,   William GARLICK,   Robert HOLLINGWORTH,   William ROBOTHUM. Probate 1554/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1555

BOOTHE CARLYLL HYLL IRELAND RENSHAW REVYLL WALL

RENSHAW, John - of Wirksworth, Derbys, miner, 1555. to be buried in Wirksworth churchyard;   wife Thomasin;   eldest son William;   daughter Alice;   4 younger children unnamed. Landlord (of leadmine in Wirksworth area) & Supervisor: Mr REVYLL of Shirland. Witnesses: Robert IRELAND, curate;   John HYLL;   Richard WALL;   Charles BOOTHE;   Sannder CARLYLL. Probate 7 Feb 1555. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1557

ALWOOD BARLOW CALOW CLARKE COLUMBELL RENSHA RENSHAWE

RENSHAWE, Christopher - of Sutton le Dale, Derbys, 1557. to be buried in Sutton church;   12d to Sutton church and 2s to Scarcliffe church;   sons Francis, Thomas and Robert RENSHA;   wife Anns;   father-in-law Ralph CLARKE;   wife's brother William CLARKE of Teversall;   brothers Edmund, Thomas & Francis RENSHA;   nephew Thomas RENSHA, son of Edmund. Landlord (farm at Ryley): Master COLUMBELL. Supervisor: Sir Robert CLARKE parson of Langar. Witnesses: John ALWOOD;   Robert CALOW;   Robert BARLOW & others. Probate 15 Sep 1557. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1558

BRAMALL MELLOR NEWALL RIDGEWAY ROBOTHAM

ROBOTHAM, John - Hayfield (Ref 8-60) wife Margaret ROBOTHAM*;   sons John ROBOTHAM* and Thomas ROBOTHAM;   daus Elizabeth ROBOTHAM, Helen ROBOTHAM, Katherine ROBOTHAM and Margaret ROBOTHAM. Overseer: Otiwell BRAMALL. Debtors: Nicholas MELLOR,   Edmund NEWALL,   Nicholas NEWALL,   John RIDGEWAY,   William ROBOTHAM of Rowarth. Appraisers: Otiwell BRAMALL,   William BRAMALL. Probate 1558/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1558

BAGGYSHAW BARKER BARLEY BRAMYS BYWARD CHENYR EYRE GREGORY HYNCH JONSON MOSELEY ROLAND SMYLTRE WYLLYS

ROLAND, Marten, 'off Eyam' husbandman, 25 Nov 1557. wyffe agnes ROLAND*, dawgther Jone, and other dawghter Alys;   executor thomas MOSELEY*. Debts I owe: willm BARKER preist,   James GREGORY,   thomas MOSELEY,   Jone (or Jams) BAGGYSHAW,   John WYLLYS,   John CHEN~ [CHENYR?],   BRAMYS wyffe. Debts owing to me: Thomas BARLEY Gentleman,   peter of sleford bryge mylnr and mary EYRE de Baslow wyddow,   Thomas JONSON,   Johane SMYLTRE at hulle,   Beyste wych thomas HYNCH [is?] to sell;   Overseer: edward ROLAND. Witnesses: wyllme BARKER preist,   John BYWARD,   John WYLLYS 'wyth other men'. Probate 20 Apr 1558. [Contributed by rl on 16 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1559

BELEY BOWER BRAYE COLLIER GODDARD HARRISON MELLOR PLATT ROBOTHUM SMITH STANFOLD STOCKPORT WALKLATE

ROBOTHUM, Reginald - Sandhill (Ref 7-130) sons Edward ROBOTHUM and Roger ROBOTHUM deceased;   daus Elizabeth ROBOTHUM and Elyne ROBOTHUM;   Ralph BOWER of Glossop vicar;   Roger BRAYE's dau to marry Reg R;   Reginald ROBOTHUM* son of Roger;   William ROBOTHUM* son of Roger. Overseers: Robert BOWER,   Nicholas BRAYE,   John COLLIER,   John GODDARD,   Robert HARRISON,   Ralph MELLOR,   William PLATT,   James ROBOTHUM,   William STOCKPORT,   William WALKLATE. Owed money: Otiwell BELEY,   Robert BOWER,   John COLLIER,   Ralph MELLOR,   Robert ROBOTHUM,   John SMITH,   Thomas SMITH,   John STANFOLD,   George WALKLATE,   William WALKLATE. Appraisers: Otiwell BELEY,   George WALKLATE. Probate 1559/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1559

BARBER BARLOW BUTCHER LEEKE RENSHA RENSHAW SE-TT TUPMAN WATSON

RENSHAW, John - of Sutton, Derbys, 1559. to be buried in Sutton parish church. Landlord: Sir Francis LEEKE;   sons Francis, Edmund (& his children), Thomas. Others named: John SE-TT?;   Robt BARBER;   Thomas RENSHA. Witnesses: Sir Roger WATSON;   Robt BARLOW & others. Appraisers: Thomas BUTCHER;   John TUPMAN;   Robt BARBER & another. Probate 4 Apr 1559. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1560

BELEY CLAYTON HEGINBOTHAM JACKSON ROBOTHUM

ROBOTHUM, Alexander - Wyndlebotham (Ref 7-128) wife Margaret ROBOTHUM*;   sons Humphrey ROBOTHUM* and Robert ROBOTHUM;   had a child by Agnes HEGINBOTHAM;   leasees George HEGINBOTHAM the elder, William HEGINBOTHAM and Robert JACKSON;   Edmund ROBOTHUM father of Robert;   Robert ROBOTHUM son of Edmund. Beneficiary: William JACKSON. Not known: William BELEY,   Edward HEGINBOTHAM. Executor: Edmund CLAYTON*. Witnesses: George HEGINBOTHAM the elder,   John HEGINBOTHAM,   George ROBOTHUM. Appraiser: John HEGINBOTHAM. Probate 1560/4. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1560

CHAPMAN RENSHAW SMYTH STUBYNG TUPMAN

RENSHAW (Reynsha), John - of Whittington, Derbys, 1560. to be buried in Whittington churchyard;   believes himself one of God's "elect and chosen";   wife (unnamed);   son Lawrens;   daus Eylen & Jone. Witnesses: Thomas STUBYNG;   Wyllm TUPMAN & others. Appraisers: Wyllm CHAPMAN;   James SMYTH;   Thomas STUBYNG;   Wyllm TUPMAN. Value: £30 9s. Probate 7 Feb 1559/60. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1561

REYNSHAW

REYNSHAW, Christopher - of Chesterfield, Derbys, 1561. (has not survived) [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1573

ANDREWS ASHTON BAGSHAWE BEARD BLACKWALL BOWDEN BRAMALL CHATTERTON DAVENPORT GEE GODDARD HEGINBOTHAM HOLLINWORTH HOPWODE HYDE MOSLEY PLATT RADCLIFF ROBINSON ROBOTHOM RYDGE SMITH STAFFORD TAYLOR THORNELL WHARMBY WHITHEAD WODE

ROBOTHOM, William - Ludworth (Ref 7-140) wife Elizabeth ROBOTHOM*;   daughter Margaret ROBOTHOM;   brothers John ROBOTHOM 6 ch'n, Oliver ROBOTHOM and Reginald ROBOTHOM*;   sister Ellen WHARMBY wife of James WHARMBY;   Thomas BOWDEN of Brownside deceased;   William BRAMALL's wife mentioned;   Agnes ROBOTHOM sister of George R;   Edward ROBOTHOM of Hollins 2 ch'n;   Thomas ROBOTHOM of Stirrup son of Will'm;   Robert WODE 2 ch'n. Beneficiaries: Otnell HEGINBOTHAM,   William HEGINBOTHAM,   James WHITHEAD. Overseers: brother Robert ROBOTHOM,   brother in law John THORNELL,   William THORNELL. Debtors: William ANDREWS son of Otnell,   William ASHTON of Gee Cross,   George BAGSHAWE,   William BEARD,   Ralph BLACKWALL,   Robert CHATTERTON,   Randolph DAVENPORT,   John GEE deceased,   John GODDARD of Rowarth,   Thomas GODDARD,   Otnell HEGINBOTHAM,   George HOPWODE,   John HYDE of Long Lee,   Thomas MOSLEY,   Ralph PLATT deceased,   William RADCLIFF of alehouse,   George ROBOTHOM,   James ROBOTHOM,   John ROBOTHOM of Ringstones,   Ralph ROBOTHOM,   William ROBOTHOM brother of John,   Avery RYDGE,   Lawrence STAFFORD,   Thomas TAYLOR,   Humphrey THORNELL deceased,   Barthol'w WODE,   Henry WODE,   Ralph WODE. Owed money: John HOLLINWORTH. Witnesses: George HEGINBOTHAM of hill top,   Edward ROBINSON,   Oliver SMITH. Appraisers: John HOLLINWORTH,   Thomas MOSLEY,   Oliver SMITH. Probate 1573/1. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1577

HIBBERT KIRKE ROBINSON ROBOTHAM

ROBOTHAM, Edward - Hollows (Ref 7-137) wife Elizabeth ROBOTHAM*;   son Edward ROBOTHAM*;   Agnes ROBOTHAM dau of Edward. Overseers: Charles KIRKE,   Nicholas KIRKE. Owed money: John KIRKE. Witnesses: Reginald HIBBERT,   Edward ROBINSON,   John ROBOTHAM. Probate 1577/4. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1579

BARKER BENETT BINGLEY BROWNICE CHAPMAN FFANSHAWE FFOLIAMBE HANDE HASLAM LOWE OUTFELDE OUTRAM OUTREM ROLAND ROWLAND ROWLANDE THORNELL WARDE WILSON WOODRUFF

ROLAND, Thomas, of Ashford, Master of Arts, 6 Aug 1579. brother in law Richard OUTREM, of Horsley Gate;   brother in law Humfrey CHAPMAN, of Eiam (Eyam);   sister Eme BENETT,   sister Katherine HANDE,   uncle Philypp ROWLAND,   children of sister Margarett BINGLEY, late of Blythe deceassed;   children of Ellen LOWE, late of Monn{?} House deceassed;   Dorathie daughter of Ellen LOWE,   Robert BARKER of Hathersedge Scholomr (Schoolmaster?),   Thomas CHAPMAN son of Humfrie CHAPMAN,   William OUTREM of Hurlow (Hurdlow?);   Mr Godfrey FFOLIAMBE of the Morehall esquier shall pay 380 poundes for the mortgage of Norton Lees to executors;   Edmonde WOODRUFF of Hope gent;   Elizabeth WILSON wife of William WILSON;   Anne THORNELL wife of Willm THORNELL;   Johan OUTFELDE wife of Richarde OUTFEILDE;   Johan HANDE daughter of Thomas HANDE;   Elizabeth OUTREM;   "to the poore of the parishe of Eiaim, Hathersedge, Hope and Glossope,   for eache parishe five poundes to be distributed unto them at the discretion of my executors";   residue, &c. to Godfrey FFANSHAWE* of London and brother Willyam ROWLANDE* of Eiam. Witnesses: Robertt FFANSHAWE,   William HASLAM,   Nicholas { },   Roberte BARKER. Debts owed: children of brother in law William LOWE £28 / brother William ROWLAND £27 / Henry BROWNICE of Holden 6s 8d / brother in law Rycharde OUTRAM 40s and £4. Further Bequests to: John OUTRAM son of Richard OUTRAM;   Adam WARDE of Aston. Proved 1579 - PCC; PROB 11/62. [Contributed by rl on 16 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1580

ASHE BLACWALL HIGSON RENSHAW RENSHAWE TUPMAN WRIGHTE

RENSHAW (Reanshawe), Edmond - of Chesterfield, Derbys, 1580. to be buried in Chesterfield parish church;   wife Jone;   daus Jone the elder, Jone the younger & Agnes;   sons Edmund & Thomas. Overseers: brother Francis RENSHAWE;   Ralfe BLACWALL. Witnesses: John HIGSON, Clarke;   Rayfe BLACWALL;   Francis RENSHAWE;   Anthonie TUPMAN;   John ASHE & others. Appraisers: John ASHE;   Raphe BLACWALL;   George WRIGHTE;   Anthonie TUPMAN. Value: £35 6s 2d. Probate 10 Feb 1579/80. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1583

GODDARD HARRISON HAYWARD HEGINBOTHAM LEYLEY MELLOR ROBOTHOM SMITH STOPPARD SWINDELLS WALKELATE

ROBOTHOM, Reginald - Ludworth (Ref 7-146) wife Jane ROBOTHOM;   sons Reginald ROBOTHOM and William ROBOTHOM under 24 yrs;   brother William ROBOTHOM*;   sister Margaret ROBOTHOM;   brother in law Thomas HAYWARD*;   aunt Ellen ROBOTHOM;   cousins William HEGINBOTHAM and James ROBOTHOM. Not known: Reginald GODDARD,   Robert GODDARD,   Robert HARRISON,   Ralph HAYWARD,   Thomas HEGINBOTHAM,   Thomas ROBOTHOM,   Nicholas STOPPARD,   Robert SWINDELLS. Appraisers: Robert LEYLEY of Ludworth,   Ralph MELLOR of Chatterton La,   William SMITH,   George WALKELATE. Probate 1583/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1586

MOSLEY RILEY ROBOTHM SIDEBOTHAM SMITH SUDELL

ROBOTHM, Edward - Ringstones (Ref 7-134) widow Margaret ROBOTHM;   daughter in law Ann ROBOTHM;   brothers Edmund ROBOTHM* and Thomas ROBOTHM*;   sister in law Ann ROBOTHM;   sister Ellen SUDELL;   brother in law Thomas SMITH;   nephew Thomas ROBOTHM;   Otnell MOSLEY given money;   Ellen ROBOTHM daughter of John;   Ellen ROBOTHM daughter of Margaret;   John ROBOTHM of Ringstones;   William ROBOTHM of Marplefold;   William ROBOTHM son of John;   William ROBOTHM son of William. Beneficiary: Thomas MOSLEY. Witnesses: Otnell RILEY,   Robert SIDEBOTHAM. Probate 1586/4. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1588

BYLEY DEWSNOPE GODDARD HIBBERT HOLLINGWORTH HOWARD RADCLIFFE ROBOTHAM SMITH WALKLATE WODROUGH WOODE

ROBOTHAM, Thomas - Ludworth (Ref 7-124) wife Joan ROBOTHAM*;   sons Robert ROBOTHAM* and Thomas ROBOTHAM;   daughter Agnes ROBOTHAM. Supervisors: Nicholas HIBBERT,   brother George ROBOTHAM,   William SMITH. Debtors: Thomas BYLEY,   Edmund WODROUGH. Owed money: Thomas DEWSNOPE,   Reginald GODDARD,   Thomas HIBBERT,   John RADCLIFFE,   William SMITH. Witnesses: John GODDARD,   Thomas WALKLATE. Appraisers: John HOLLINGWORTH,   Thomas HOWARD,   Ottiwell WOODE. Probate 1588/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1590

BRIGHT HEGINBOTHAM HOLLINWORTH ROBOTM WARD

ROBOTM, Robert - Chisworth (Ref 7-136) brothers John ROBOTM has ch'n, Oliver ROBOTM and Reginald ROBOTM* has ch'n;   sisters Agnes ROBOTM* and Ellen ROBOTM;   James ROBOTM of Warenby has ch'n;   Robert WARD has ch'n. Not known: Alice ROBOTM,   Elizabeth ROBOTM,   Margaret ROBOTM. Witnesses: Robert BRIGHT,   Roger HOLLINWORTH,   Tom HOLLINWORTH,   William ROBOTM. Appraisers: Robert BRIGHT,   Barthol'w HEGINBOTHAM,   John HOLLINWORTH,   Roger HOLLINWORTH. Probate 1590/1. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1591

HEGINBOTHAM HOLLINWORTH MELLOR ROBOTHOM WOD

ROBOTHOM, Reginald - Chisworth (Ref 5-157) wife Catherine ROBOTHOM*;   son Robert ROBOTHOM mar Ellen Heg'm;   friend Roger HOLLINWORTH*;   Ellen HEGINBOTHAM dau Otnell/mar Rob't. Witnesses: George HEGINBOTHAM,   Otnell HEGINBOTHAM of Marple,   Henry MELLOR. Appraisers: Barthol'w HEGINBOTHAM,   Otnell HEGINBOTHAM of Marple,   Henry MELLOR,   Otnell WOD. Probate 1591/3. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1592

BRAMHALL DANDE GODDARD MELLOR ROBOTHOM SLACK

ROBOTHOM, John - Hollins (Ref 5-155) wife Elizabeth ROBOTHOM*;   brother William ROBOTHOM*;   mother Joan ROBOTHOM;   godchildren John BRAMHALL, Margaret BRAMHALL and Ann MELLOR. Beneficiary: Margaret SLACK. Witness: Edmund ROBOTHOM. Appraisers: John DANDE,   John GODDARD,   Thomas GODDARD,   Edmund ROBOTHOM. Probate 1592/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1592

BUTCHER HEATH RENSHAW STUBBYN STUBINGE WA-HE WILLSON WOODHOUSE

RENSHAW (Reanshawe), Francis - of Scarcliffe, Derbys, husbandman, 1592. to be buried in Chesterfield parish churchyard;   wife Agnes;   sons William & Thomas;   daus Dorritie, Grace & Elizabeth. Overseers: cousin Francis RENSHAW;   John STUBBYN. Debtors: Roberte WA-HE?;   Thomas WILLSON. Appraisers: John BUTCHER;   John HEATH;   John WOODHOUSE;   John STUBINGE. Probate 26 Jun 1592. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1592

ADDHAMSON CROFT HARRYES RENSHAW STUBBING WESTE

RENSHAW (Renshawe), John - of Whittington, Derbys, 1592. to be buried in Whittington churchyard;   wife Ann;   sons Bartholomew, John & Gefray?;   daus Anne & Margaret;   son in law George WESTE & his daus Twenty? & Margaret;   dau Dorothy ADDHAMSON & her husband Thomas. Witnesses: Robert CROFT;   Thomas HARRYES. Appraisers: George STUBBING;   Thomas HARRYES. Probate 14 Dec 1592. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1597

BOOTH BRIDGE HEGINBOTHAM HOLLINGWORTH ROBOTHOM

ROBOTHOM, Oliver - Chisworth (Ref 8-22) wife Jane ROBOTHOM*. Witnesses: Raphe BOOTH,   Robert ROBOTHOM. Appraisers: Raphe BOOTH,   Francis BRIDGE,   Barthol'w HEGINBOTHAM,   Roger HOLLINGWORTH. Probate 1597/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1598

BIRCHENOUGH BOWRE BURTON HEGINBOTHAM ROBOTHAME WOOD

ROBOTHAME, Elizabeth - Stirrup (Ref 8-17) son William ROBOTHAME*;   servant Jane ROBOTHAME. Beneficiary: William BOWRE. Witness: William BIRCHENOUGH alias BURTON. Appraisers: Barthol'w HEGINBOTHAM,   Robert ROBOTHAME,   George WOOD,   Ottiwell WOOD. Probate 1598/1. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1599

JACKSON ROBOTHAME

ROBOTHAME, Thomas - Knowl (Ref 8-23) Appraisers: William JACKSON of Liliebank,   Thomas ROBOTHAME of Hollins. Probate 1599/1. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1601

CLARKE CLATTEREN CLEMENT FROST HALL JONES ROBOTHAM

ROBOTHAM, John - London (Ref 12-140) wife Joyce ROBOTHAM*;   sons Edmund ROBOTHAM, Michael ROBOTHAM,   Reginald ROBOTHAM*,   Richard ROBOTHAM and Roger ROBOTHAM;   daus Joyce ROBOTHAM and Susan ROBOTHAM. Overseers: friend Roger CLARKE alderman,   Roger JONES dyer. Witnesses: Thomas CLATTEREN,   Walter CLEMENT,   Daniel FROST,   John HALL. Probate 1601/1 at the PCC. Original held at the PRO in London. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1601

BELEY BOUTH GODDARD JACKSON MARSLAND MOOR ROBOTHOM SMITH STAFFORD STONES WILSON

ROBOTHOM, Humphrey - Windlebotham (Ref 8-24) son Thomas ROBOTHOM*. Owed money: William GODDARD,   Thomas MARSLAND,   George SMITH,   Randulph STAFFORD,   Isabel STONES. Witnesses: Robert ROBOTHOM,   Thomas WILSON. Appraisers: Robert BELEY,   John BOUTH,   William JACKSON,   John MOOR. Probate 1601/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1602

BENBRIDGE BOWERS FOXCROFTE HICKMAN KETCHER LEVISON MAYLE ROBOTHAM ROCKETT ROLFE YOUNGE

ROBOTHAM, Elizabeth - daughter of John R, St Albans, co. Hertford gent. Jms & Wlm ROLFE;   Wlm ROCKETT gent;   Jn KETCHER of London esq;   Thos HICKMAN citizen & haberdasher;   Executors: uncles Wlm LEVISON of London merchant &   Rob BENBRIDGE of Calke co Derby esq. Witnesses: Jeff BOWERS svt to Jn MAYLE,   Tho FOXCROFTE &   Phil YOUNGE. Proved at the Consistory Court of London 1602; Vol 6, f256 & f276. [Contributed by lm on 16 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1604

HEGINBOTHAM ROBOTHOM SMITH WOOD

ROBOTHOM, William - Stirrop (Ref 7-52) Owed money: brother Otiwell ROBOTHOM,   sister Elizabeth ROBOTHOM?. Appraisers: Bartol'w HEGINBOTHAM,   Robert ROBOTHOM,   William SMITH,   Otiwell WOOD. Probate 1604/1. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1607

BARNES BRAMALL NEWTON ROOBOTHOME

ROOBOTHOME, Alice - Ludworth (Ref 5-153) eldest son Robert ROOBOTHOME*;   youngest son Henry ROOBOTHOME;   brother John BARNES*;   servant Anne ROOBOTHOME. Overseers: brother George BARNES,   brother Robert BARNES,   Thomas ROOBOTHOME. Owed money: George NEWTON. Witnesses: brother George BARNES,   Lawrence BRAMALL,   Thomas ROOBOTHOME. Probate 1607/4. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1612

BARKER COWPER DRABLE ELICOKE GRAYE JOHNSON RENSHAW RENSHAWE SAMSON WARDEDGE

RENSHAW (Renshawe), Christopher - of Langwith, Derbys, 1612. to be buried in Langwith church;   wife Mary;   son in law Humfray ELICOKE?;   son in law Robt COWPER;   son in law Thomas RENSHAWE;   son in law Willm ------? (possibly DRABLE);   sons Thomas & William;   son in law Francis -----?   Witnesses: Marsell BARKER;   John JOHNSON. Appraisers: Renowld SAMSON;   Willm GRAYE;   Thomas WARDEDGE;   Marsell BARKER. Probate 3 Feb 1611/12. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1614

GODDARD HEYWARD HIBBART ROBINSON ROOBOTHOME

ROOBOTHOME, Elizabeth - Thornsett (Ref 8-25) son Thomas HIBBART alias ROBINSON. Overseers: Henry HEYWARD,   Thomas ROOBOTHOME. Witnesses: Edmund ROOBOTHOME of Ringstones,   William ROOBOTHOME of Ringstones. Appraisers: Thomas GODDARD of Rowarth,   Thomas HEYWARD. Probate 1614/4. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1614

BOLLER DOBB DOUGHTIE MEYBY RENSHAW SHAWE SOMERSALL SWIFTE TURNER

RENSHAW (Reynshawe), John - of Brampton, Derbys, 1614. to be buried in Brampton churchyard near to dau Ales;   wife Anne (nee DOUGHTIE);   son Edward husbandman & his children;   son Raphe & his children;   son John;   daus Dorothie, Margerie & Trothe;   father in law: Thomas DOUGHTIE deceased. Vendor of property: John SHAWE yeoman of Ashgate. Witnesses: Richard MEYBY;   George MEYBY;   God BOLLER. Appraisers: George TURNER;   Christopher SWIFTE;   Willm DOBB;   John SOMERSALL. Value: £56 18s. Probate 16 Jan 1613/14. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1615

GODDET ROBOTHAM SMITH WALKLATE

ROBOTHAM, Robert - Stirrup (Ref 8-19) relict Ellena ROBOTHAM of Ludworth. Appraisers: Renould GODDET,   George SMITH, Thomas SMITH,   Thomas WALKLATE. Probate 1615/3. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1619

GODDARD ROWBOTHAM SHUTTLEWORTH SMITH

ROWBOTHAM, William - Glossop (Ref 8-20) Appraisers: John GODDARD,   Thomas GODDARD,   Thomas SHUTTLEWORTH,   Thomas SMITH. Probate 1619/1. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1620

BEARD BOUTHE BREADBURY COCKER DARINGTON HEGINBOTHAM JACKSON MORETON RICHARD ROBOTHAM

ROBOTHAM, Lawrence - Mellor (Ref 5-165) wife Elizabeth ROBOTHAM*;   sons James ROBOTHAM and Lawrence ROBOTHAM;   daughter Ann ROBOTHAM. Debtors: Thomas COCKER of Fairfield,   Henry RICHARD & son,   witness John BREADBURY's wife. Owed money: sister Raph BEARD,   John BOUTHE of Marple,   William COCKER,   Robert DARINGTON,   Edward HEGINBOTHAM, George HEGINBOTHAM,   George MORETON,   Thomas ROBOTHAM. Witnesses: John BREADBURY,   William JACKSON. Probate 1620/1. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1620

BORE BOUTHE GODDARD HIGHAM HOPWOOD ROBOTHM SMITH WALKLATE

ROBOTHM, Ellen - Stirrup (Ref 5-163) brother Hugh BOUTHE*;   Andrew BORE husband of Ann;   Ann BORE wife of Andrew Bore;   Margaret GODDARD wife of Reginald G;   Reginald GODDARD husband of Margaret;   Thomas GODDARD son of Reginald G;   Ellen HIGHAM wife of Reginald H;   Reginald HIGHAM husband of Ellen H;   Ann SMITH dau of Thomas S;   Elizabeth SMITH wife of William S;   William SMITH husband of Elizabeth. Not known: Thomas BOUTHE,   Ann HOPWOOD,   William WALKLATE. Overseers: George SMITH,   Thomas SMITH father of Ann S. Probate 1620/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1620

BARBAR BOWDONN CANTRELL CHAPMAN HALL ROWLAND SKINNER SMILTER WARDE

ROWLAND, Thomas, of Woodseates i/t/p Castleton, Yeoman, 2 Mar 1619/20 [17 James I] brother in law John HALL* of Castleton,   son and heir apparent William ROWLAND (under 21),   nephew Roger BARBAR son of sister Elizabeth BARBAR,   nephew John HALL {son of John HALL, executor};   Mr. Ralph CANTRELL, Vicar of Castleton,   Eliza WARDE,   George BOWDONN,   Em SMILTER,   George BARBAR, {niece?} Ann BARBAR;   sister Ann {?wife of John HALL}. Overseers: Mr. Ralphe CANTRELL and John BARBAR of Edale. Debts owing: father in law John SKINNER to be paid ten pounds / the charity of Thomas SKINNER, of London, ten pounds. Debts owed: Godfrey ROWLAND of Eyam, four marks and iij shillings,   to be paid at Martlomas next / William CHAPMAN of Eyam, xl shillings. Witnesses: Elizabethe WARDE,   John BARBAR,   Elizabeth BARBAR,   Roger BARBAR,   George BOWDONN,   {?} HALL, Ann HALL. Note: Thomas ROWLAND married Helena SKINNER at Hope 9 Feb 1604/5. [Contributed by rl on 16 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1620

BRETLAND ROLLINSON

ROLLINSON, Thomas - Chesterfield, 10 Feb 1618. Beneficiaries: son Martin ROLLINSON*;   his wife Ann & their son Thomas ROLLINSON;   son William ROLLINSON - "my best bookes";   & his son Francis ROLLINSON. Estates: "bridge house next the Tannyard";   "lease of shop under the Town Hall". Supervisors: Robert ROLLINSON &   Reignald BRETLAND. Witnesses: Reignald BRETLAND &   Godfrey BRETLAND. Proved 24 Apr 1620. [Contributed by rs on 13 Aug 2000 et seq.]

1623

ARMEFEILD BEARD BENNET BOWDON BRADBURY BROCLEHURS FFEARNELEY JOHNSON MOORHOUSE RAWLINSON RIDGEWAY ROWBOTHAM TATTON

RAWLINSON, Robert, of Birchall, 1623. wife Ellen, dau Mary RAWLINSON*. Beneficiaries: Otywell ARMEFEILD, William ARMEFEILD,   William ROWBOTHAM,   Thomas TATTON,   William BENNET,   Catherine BRADBURY,   Elizabeth BEARD,   the five children of Robert BEARD of Phoside,   Elizabeth JOHNSON,   William ROWBOTHAM, John ROWBOTHAM and Catherine BEARD - bretheren and sister to Elizabeth JOHNSON,   Agnes ARMEFEILD. Overseers: Edward MOORHOUSE,   William RAWLINSON. Creditors: Robert RAWLINSON,   John BROCLEHURS. Appraisers of Inventory: Robert RIDGEWAY,   Robert RAWLINSON,   Raphe FFEARNELEY and Godfrey BOWDON. [Contributed by mbw on 18 Apr 2001 et seq.]

1624

BILBY BRETLAND CARTLEDGE CURTIS DENBY DICKENS DOUGHTY EYTON FOLJAMBE HEATHCOTE LEEKE RENSHAW RUSHE SCHA SOMSULL SWIFT TURNER WATKINSON

RENSHAW (Rainshawe), Thomas - of Chesterfield, Derbys, late Alderman & butcher, 1624. eldest son Francis;   son Thomas;   sister Ann wife of Raphe BILBY. Vendors of property in Brampton: John SCHA alias SOMSULL & his son James. Landlords: Sir Thomas FOLJAMBE Knight;   John WATKINSON;   Lord of Welbeck;   Lord of Walton;   Earl of Pembrooke. Others named: Robert DENBY;   DOUGHTY;   Elizabeth TURNER (kinswoman & servant);   Margaret EYTON;   Elizabeth DICKENS (servant);   Edmond CARTLEDGE (apprentice);   Richard RUSHE ('my man') Overseers: loving friends Mr Francis LEEKE of Killamarsh & cousin Francis CURTIS of Somley (Summerleys in Dronfield) Appraisers: Mr Godfrey HEATHCOTE, alderman;   Godfrey SWIFT;   Reginald BRETLAND. Value: £354 16s 2d. Probate 3 Jun 1624. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1626

ARMFIELD FERNLEY FISHER GODDARD HAMBLETON HEGINBOTHAM HOLLINGWORTH HYDE MOSLEY RADCLIFFE RIDGEWAY ROWBOTHAM SHOLLNER SIDEBOTHAM SNELL TURNER WOOD

RADCLIFFE alias ROWBOTHAM, William - Podnor (Ref 12-163) wife Margaret RADCLIFFE (widow);   eldest son William RADCLIFFE;   other sons Anthony RADCLIFFE,   George RADCLIFFE* and John RADCLIFFE*;   daus Elizabeth ARMFIELD,   Alice HEGINBOTHAM and Margaret SIDEBOTHAM;   brothers John RADCLIFFE of Hill Top and Robert RADCLIFFE*;   sister Margaret RADCLIFFE;   mother Anne RADCLIFFE* (widow);   grandchild William RADCLIFFE;   Robert ARMFIELD husband of Elizabeth and father of Sybil;   Sybil ARMFIELD dau of Robert Armfield;   William GODDARD son of William Goddard;   John RADCLIFFE father of George and Elizabeth;   George RADCLIFFE and Elizabeth RADCLIFFE son and daughter of John;   William SIDEBOTHAM husband of Margaret and father of Mary;   Mary SIDEBOTHAM dau of William;   Ottywell WOOD father of Margaret W. Margaret WOOD dau of Ottywell Wood;   Beneficiaries: Jack HAMBLETON,   Elizabeth HEGINBOTHAM,   William MOSLEY,   Robert RADCLIFFE of Mellor,   James RIDGEWAY of Aspenshaw,   William SHOLLNER,   Robert SNELL,   John TURNER. Witnesses: Brian FISHER,   William HOLLINGWORTH,   Robert RIDGEWAY. Appraisers: Ralph FERNLEY,   William GODDARD of Birchenough,   William HOLLINGWORTH,   Ralph HYDE,   Charles SIDEBOTHAM. Probate 1626/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1628

GODDARD HIGINBOTHAM LOUGHTON ROWBOTHOM

ROWBOTHOM, Lawrence - Windlebotham (Ref 5-178) (I) Debtors: William GODDARD,   Anne HIGINBOTHAM. Appraisers: Edward HIGINBOTHAM,   John LOUGHTON. Inventory 1628/4  Lawrence, and James 1629/1 below are on the same Probate. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1628

RIDYARD

RIDYARD, Francis - of Bakewell, 1628. (Ad). Probate granted to his brother George RIDYARD, yeoman, of Bakewell. [Contributed by ma on 20 Apr 2005 et seq.]

1629

BENNETT BIRCHINGHAM BUNDRED FISHER GODDARD HIGINBOTHAM JACKSON KIRKE ROWBOTHAM STAFFORD

ROWBOTHAM, James - Windlebotham (Ref 5-178) widow Ann HIGINBOTHAM*;   brother Lawrence ROWBOTHAM father of Martha;   sister in law Catherine ROWBOTHAM;   mother Elizabeth ROWBOTHAM;   aunt Elizabeth ROWBOTHAM;   Alice HIGINBOTHAM wife of Edward;   Ann HIGINBOTHAM dau of Richard;   George KIRKE 3 ch'n;   Martha ROWBOTHAM dau of Lawrence;   William STAFFORD husband of Ann;   Ann STAFFORD wife of William. Not known: Alice BIRCHINGHAM,   Elizabeth BUNDRED. Executor: John GODDARD*. Owed money: William BENNETT of Haigh,   Richard HIGINBOTHAM father of Ann,   George JACKSON,   William JACKSON. Witnesses: Brian FISHER,   Edward HIGINBOTHAM husband of Alice. Probate 1629/1  James, and Lawrence 1628/4 above are on the same Probate. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1630

ARMFIELD BOOTH FISHER GODDARD HIGGINBOTHAM MORRIS RADCLIFFE SIDEBOTHOM WALKLATE

RADCLIFFE alias ROBOTHOM, Margaret - Podnor (Ref 8-63) sons George RADCLIFFE* 2 daus,   John RADCLIFFE* 2 ch'n and William RADCLIFFE*;   son in law Robert ARMFIELD;   Anthony RADCLIFFE father of John/Rbt/M;   John RADCLIFFE son of Anthony;   Margaret RADCLIFFE dau of Anthony;   Peter RADCLIFFE son of Anthony;   Robert RADCLIFFE son of Anthony. Beneficiaryies: John MORRIS,   William SIDEBOTHOM has ch'n. Witnesses: Robert BOOTH,   Brian FISHER,   Anthony HIGGINBOTHAM. Appraisers: William GODDARD,   Charles SIDEBOTHOM,   Thomas WALKLATE. Probate 1630/1. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1630

BARNES BEARD DOWNES HADFIELD RIDGEWAY ROWBOTHAM WHITLE

ROWBOTHAM, William - Moreside (Ref 8-62) wife Elizabeth ROWBOTHAM;   daus Elizabeth ROWBOTHAM and Margaret ROWBOTHAM;   brother John ROWBOTHAM*;   brother in law Ralph BARNES*. Overseer: brother in law Robert BEARD. Debtors: Thomas BARNES,   Humphrey DOWNES,   Otiwell DOWNES,   George HADFIELD,   Robert RIDGEWAY,   Otiwell WHITLE. Appraisers: Edmond BARNES,   Thomas HADFIELD. Probate 1630/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1630

AMBERSON BROOKE CARRINGTON CHALNER CHOLMER CLARKE CLAYE DOWKER EARNSHAWE FREAKE FRETWELL HUIDE JEPSON LONGSON MARPLES MIFFREY PEDLE REANSHAWE RENSHAW SAMPSON STORER STUBBIN TALLENT TAYLOR WEBSTER WILFREY WILLSON WOOD

RENSHAW (Reanshawe), Francis - of Ryley in the parish of Scarcliffe, Derbys, yeoman, 1630. to be buried in the chancel of Scarcliffe church;   wife Joan;   kinsman Thomas REANSHAWE butcher of Chesterfield. Beneficiaries: John STORER the elder of Ryley;   sister Marie AMBERSON;   Isebell AMBERSON;   Elizabeth LONGSON;   William TALLENT;   Godfrey TALLENT;   kinsman George CLARKE of Chesterfield;   Elizabeth CLAYE;   Thomas CLARKE husbandman of Traesoll?, Notts (prob Treswell);   Anne FRETWELL dau of Roger;   William SAMPSON;   Mydon? TAYLOR;   -oydon? WOOD;   godchildren. Overseers: loving friends Mr John STUBBIN;   Roger WILFREY or MIFFREY? of Sherbrooke Witnesses: Francis CARRINGTON;   Anthony CHOLMER or CHALNER. Creditors: Christopher HUIDE? of Paulterton;   Richard WILLSON of Mansfield;   Widow BROOKE of Edmondthorpe;   John JEPSON of Clapwell;   Francis MARPLES;   Robert EARNSHAWE;   George PEDLE of Heath;   John FREAKE of Heath. Appraisers: Roger MIFFREY?;   John STORER;   Godfrey WEBSTER;   Thomas DOWKER. Value: £161 2s 9d. Probate 29 Apr 1630. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1630

BAGSHAWE BAUGH BUXTON CANTRELL CRESSWELL ELLIOT HODGKINSON NADEN NEWTON ROWLANDSON RUDDIARD RUIDIARD SUTTON THORP WOODHOUSE

RUDDIARD, George - of Bakewell, yeoman, 7 Dec 1630. to be buried in the church at Bakewell, where his father was buried;   eldest son William RUDDIARD (and Anne his wife) gets property in Bakewell;   son George RUDDIARD gets property in Over Haddon;   daughter Mary and husband William NEWTON;   sister [Gartrude]. Mentions: John ROWLANDSON, vicar of Bakewell,   George SUTTON Esq,   Thomas BAGSHAWE,   & Thomas ELLIOT Clark*;   his late wife's bequests;   his grandchildren but does not name them;   kinswoman Elizabeth [BAUGH] (under age) daughter of the late William [BAUGH] (who George was executor for);   servant Margaret NADEN. Witnesses: John ROWLANDSON,   John WOODHOUSE,   William RUIDIARD,   Abraham [SH……],   Anthony CRESSWELL. Codicil: (or similar later note mainly concerning his late wife's bequests) mentions: Anne THORP;   daughter Mary has 3 children, one is Elizabeth;   John ROWLANDSON, vicar;   Grace HODGKINSON;   Elizabeth [BR………];   William CANTRELL;   William BUXTON;   Margaret NADEN. [Contributed by ma on 20 Apr 2005 et seq.]

1632

BRAMHALL BREARLEY HEYWARD RADCLIFFE ROWBOTHAM STAFFORD THORNELEY

ROWBOTHAM, Ellen - Ringstones (Ref 8-29) widow Jane THORNELEY Bredbury. Executor: Thomas RADCLIFFE*. Debtors: John BRAMHALL,   George BREARLEY,   William ROWBOTHAM,   John STAFFORD Catstone. Appraisers: John HEYWARD Rowarth,   Edward ROWBOTHAM Hollins,   Thomas ROWBOTHAM Ringstones. Probate 1632/1. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1632

BEARD BENNETT BRADBURY CAMPER CLAYTON EYRE GLADMAN HAMLETON HAZLEGREEN KINDER MELLOR RIDGEWAY RINGOOD ROWBOTHAM SMITH STONES TAYLOR WALKLATE WARRINGTON WHITTLE

ROWBOTHAM alias HEGINBOTHAM, William - Highgate (Ref master) brother Ralph ROWBOTHAM of Sandhill;   sisters Alice ROWBOTHAM and Ann ROWBOTHAM;   Robert BEARD of Cloughouses;   Elizabeth CAMPER dau of Thomas;   Anne EYRE wife of Thomas;   Ralph MELLOR of Cloughead;   Robert ROWBOTHAM son of Thomas Row;   Thomas ROWBOTHAM of Hollins f Will,Th;   William ROWBOTHAM son of Thomas Row. Not known: Thomas BEARD,   William BENNETT,   Katherin BRADBURY,   William GLADMAN,   Elizabeth HAZLEGREEN,   Henry MELLOR,   John RINGOOD,   Reginald ROWBOTHAM,   Katherine SMITH,   Thomas SMITH,   Elizabeth WARRINGTON,   Ellen WARRINGTON,   Margaret WARRINGTON. Debtors: William BEARD of Kinder,   Ralph BENNETT,   Robert CLAYTON,   Francis EYRE,   Peter HAMLETON,   John KINDER,   William STONES,   Ralph TAYLOR,   Robert TAYLOR,   Ralph WALKLATE,   Thomas WHITTLE. Appraisers: Thomas BRADBURY,   Robert RIDGEWAY. Probate 1632/4. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1635

ARNFIELD BEARD BOWDON BOWDONN EYRE GLADWIN HADFIELD MOREHOWSE ROWBOTHOM ROWLINSON WARRINGTON

ROWLINSON, Ellen, widow, of Birchall, 1635. brothers Ottiwell ARNFIELD*, Robert ARNFIELD. sister Elizabeth GLADWIN,   cousin Thomas BOWDON;   grandchildren Ann MOREHOWSE, Marie MOREHOWSE, Sarah MOREHOWSE;   nephew Robert ARNFIELD, niece Elizabeth sister to Robert ARNFIELD,   Ann HADFIELD. Beneficiaries: John HADFIELD of Little Ridge,   Ellen BEARD of Clough house,   John ROWBOTHOM,   Robert BEARD of Clough house,   George ROWLINSON. Witnesses: Robert HADFIELD of Little Ridge,   Nicholas HADFIELD labourer,   Elizabeth BOWDON widow,   Thomas BOWDONN. Appraisers of Inventory: ffrancysse EYRE of Heathfield,   James WARRINGTON of Chinley houses,   Thomas BOWDON of Cotebancke;   Value: £59.10.6. [Contributed by mbw on 18 Apr 2001 et seq.]

1635

GREAVES RENSHAW RENSHAWE RIVINGTON SOMERSALL STUBBING

RENSHAW (Renshawe), Francis - of Whittington, Derbys, yeoman, 1635. son John (a minor);   wife Margaret (a widow when she married Francis);   daus Elizabeth & Anne (minors) Executors: brothers in law John & Godfrey SOMERSALL. Overseers: brother in law John GREAVES;   cousin Godfrey STUBBING. Witnesses: John RENSHAWE;   William RIVINGTON;   Jo. SOMERSALL;   Godfrey SOMERSALL. Probate 13 Aug 1635. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1636

CARPENTER ROBOTHAM ROWBOTHAM TRICKETT

ROBOTHAM, William - Hollins (Ref 8-31) son John ROWBOTHAM;   leasee John CARPENTER London. Appraisers: Thomas ROWBOTHAM,   William ROWBOTHAM,   Mark TRICKETT Ringstones. Probate 1636/1. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1638

BRITLAND CHAUNER CLAY DOUGHTIE NEEDHAM RENSHAW WADDINGTON WEBSTER

RENSHAW (Renshawe), Thomas - of Chesterfield, Derbys, yeoman-butcher, 1638. to be buried in Chesterfield church;   wife Philadelphia;   daus Elizabeth, Cicilie, Joan & Dorathie (minors);   only son John (minor) Overseers: Mr Matthewe WADDINGTON, vicar of Chesterfield;   Godfrey WEBSTER butcher. Others named: Edward DOUGHTIE;   Frances CHAUNER (Chalner) wife of Anthony. Witnesses: Matthew WADDINGTON;   William WEBSTER;   Godfrey WEBSTER. Appraisers: Reynold BRITLAND;   Godfrey WEBSTER butcher;   John CLAY;   Peter NEEDHAM. Value: £308 10s. Probate 21 Mar 1638. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1639

BATEMAN BYRDE RIDIARD ROBERTS RUDYARD

RUDYARD, William - of Middleton, 1639. (Ad) Administration mentions: daughters Marie, Elizabeth, Sarah;   widow Sarah. Inventory by: Robert BATEMAN,   Francis BYRDE,   George RIDIARD,   & Richard ROBERTS. Proved 1 Apr 1639. [Contributed by ma on 20 Apr 2005 et seq.]

1639

BATEMAN BIRD HARRIS PEGG RIDIARD

RIDIARD, George - of Middleton (Youlgreave), yeoman, 17 Apr 1639. to be buried in parish church of Youlgreave as close as possible to his late wife;   grandchild George RIDIARD;   daughter in law Sarah's daughters: Marie, Elizabeth & Sarah;   daughter Elizabeth BIRD (wife of Thomas BIRD);   daughter Katheren (wife of Humfrie PEGG);   all of his (un-named) grandchildren of son in laws BIRD & PEGG;   deceased son William (husband to Sarah, father to George, Marie, Elizabeth & Sarah);   vast bulk to daughter in law Sarah and children implying that William had probably died not too long ago and that he was the eldest son due to get the bulk anyway. Sole Executrix: daughter in law Sarah. Supervisors: kinsmen Robert BATEMAN and George RIDIARD, along with sons in law Thomas BIRD and Humfrie PEGG.   Testator made his mark. Witnesses: Robert BATEMAN,   George RIDIARD junior,   & Edw HARRIS. Probate granted to Sarah RIDIARD 14 May 1639. [Contributed by ma on 20 Apr 2005 et seq.]

1640

BARBER BEARD BENNETT BOWDEN GODDARD HEYWARD HIBARD HOLLINSHEAD HYDE OKES ROBOTHAM SHAW SHUTTLEWORTH SIDEBOTHAM STOTT TRICKETT WARRINGTON

ROBOTHAM, William - Hollins (Ref 5-174) wife Mary ROBOTHAM*;   son Edward ROBOTHAM;   daughter Alice ROBOTHAM. Overseers: John HEYWARD Rowarth,   brother in law Edward SHAW. Debtors: Robert BEARD,   Sam BENNETT,   Anthony BOWDEN,   Gilbard HIBARD,   Jeffrey HOLLINSHEAD,   Raph HYDE Bullshaw,   Thomas OKES,   father Edward ROBOTHAM,   brother Edward ROBOTHAM,   William ROBOTHAM deceased,   William SIDEBOTHAM of Romley,   John STOTT,   Nicholas WARRINGTON. Witnesses: William BARBER,   son William ROBOTHAM,   Mark TRICKETT. Appraisers: William GODDARD,   John ROBOTHAM,   Thomas SHUTTLEWORTH,   Mark TRICKETT. Probate 1640/3. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1640

BRIGGS COWPE COWPER RENSHAW RENSHAWE WOOLLEY

RENSHAW, William - of Langwith Bassett, Derbys, husbandman, 1640. (I & P only) Administrators: Widow Cellestiana RENSHAWE of Langwith;   James RENSHAWE husbandman of Langwith. Appraisers: Christopher BRIGGS;   Hugh BRIGGS;   Thomas WOOLLEY the younger;   John COWPE (or COWPER) [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1642

BATEMAN BYRDS CLARKE CLIFFE HODKINSON OATES RIDIARD RIDIARDE

RIDIARD, William - of Elton, yeoman, 21 Jan 1641/2. to be buried in church at Youlgreave;   eldest son George RIDIARD & his wife Jane;   daughter Elizabeth and her husband Robert BATEMAN;   son William RIDIARD & his wife Elizabeth;   daughter Dorothy HODKINSON, widow of late Roger HODKINSON, and their daughter Mary;   daughter in law Joan RIDIARD, widow of late son John, and their daughter Jane (plus other unnamed children under 21). Witnesses: John OATES,   Thomas CLARKE,   John [CLIFFE] Inventory by: John OATES,   William [..able],   Thomas BYRDS. Proved 3 May 1642. Mentions a note from grandson John RIDIARDE of Elton dated April 1642. [Contributed by ma on 20 Apr 2005 et seq.]

1642

GREGORIE HALLAM HOBKINS MARPLE MATLEY ROWLAND WHITE

ROWLAND, Humfry, of Baslow, 17 Mar 1639/40. younger sonne Humfry ROWLAND - the summe of fowerscore pounds... also two kine the one being at his Aunt GREGORIE{s} the other in Glossop parish... my wife Joanne ROWLAND*... my eldest sonne Robert ROWLAND*;   to son Roberts two children - one calfe. Witnesses: Robert GREGORIE,   Nathaniell WHITE. Appraisers of Inventory: Richard HOBKINS,   Anthony HALLAM,   James MARPLE,   John MATLEY, 21 Nov 1642. [Contributed by tr on 9 Oct 2000 et seq.]

1648

BENETT BREALSFORD COPSON DOWNES HANMER HOBSON KIRKSON POTT ROLLINSON SHEPLEY SIKE

ROLLINSON, Robert, Batchelor of Gibhey, 1648. mother Ann ROLLINSON, brothers Thomas ROLLINSON, James ROLLINSON;   nephew William ROLLINSON,   niece Elizabeth BREALSFORD;   cousin Edmund POTT. Beneficiaries: William DOWNES of the Winterside,   Rafe COPSON,   William SIKE,   Elizabeth SHEPLEY,   William HOBSON of Colde Harbor. Witnesses: George ROLLINSON,   Thomas HANMER. Appraisers of Inventory: Thomas HANMER of ketlesholme co. Chester,   Richard KIRKSON of hockerley in Wayley co. Chester yeoman,   Humfrey DOWNES of [Ravenslach],   Thomas BENETT of Higghill co. Derby;   Value: £151.13.8. [Contributed by mbw on 18 Apr 2001 et seq.]

1649

BEARD CHATSWORTHE ROBINSON ROLLINSON ROWLINSON WATERHOUSE

ROWLINSON, George, of Phoside, 1649. wife Elizabeth*, son Thomas [unmarried],   dau Mary ROLLINSON*. Appraisers of Inventory: Thomas ROBINSON,   Thomas WATERHOUSE,   James CHATSWORTHE,   Robert BEARD;   Value: £225.5.0. [Contributed by mbw on 18 Apr 2001 et seq.]

1649

DIBB DILL MOORE NEEDHAM NEWTON RENSHAW WATKINSON

RENSHAW, Francis - of Cutholme in Brampton, Derbys, yeoman, 24 Jun 1647. to be buried in Chesterfield parish church;   wife Ann;   eldest son Francis;   second son Raphe;   eldest daus Alice & Ann;   youngest daus Jane, Elizabeth & Mary;   grandchild Anne NEEDHAM. Others named: Francis MOORE;   Willm NEWTON gentleman;   Peter NEEDHAM. Witnesses: Godfrey WATKINSON;   William DIBB or DILL?   Probate 1649 [will written 24 Jun 1647]. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1649

ALLEN ASHTON BAGSHAW BRADBERRY CHARLESWORTH CLARK COLE COPE DENTON FENTON FRETWELL GLOSSOP HALLAM HUDSON NORTON PARRAMORE ROLLINSON SAUNDERSON SCOTT SIDDALL STONE SUMMERS TURNER URTON WOOD

ROLLINSON, Robert - of Heardinge i/t/p of Norton, yeoman, 14 Jun 1648. Beneficiaries: George SAUNDERSON*, of Middop co. York, yeoman;   wife Grace ROLLINSON;   daughter Ellin HUDSON, her husband William HUDSON & their children Elizabeth HUDSON, Mary HUDSON & son;   daughter Margaret FRETWELL, her husband John FRETWELL & their daughter Dorothy FRETWELL;   daughter Ann SAUNDERSON wife of George & their children (not named);   son Jerom ROLLINSON, Dorothy his wife & their children (not named);   godchildren (not named);   poor of the parish of Norton;   servant Christopher SCOTT. Estates include: messuage at Leam in the parish of Eyam;   messuage in Sheffield called New Hall, four messuages [nearby] & a croft & garden in the occupation of Robert ASHTON & other messuages in the occupation of Lewes DENTON &   widow PARRAMORE. Witnesses: William FENTON senior,   Robert BRADBERRY &   William SCOTT. Inventory by: Mr Nicholas STONE,   William HUDSON,   William FENTON &   Henry CHARLESWORTH;   Value about £250 including 190 sheep & debts owed by Peter NORTON of Bretton,   John COLE,   John SUMMERS,   Mr HALLAM of Middleton,   Thomas COPE of Gruidleford bridge [Ed: Grindleford Bridge],   Mr ALLEN of Tiddeswell,   Peter TURNER's wife,   Mr CLARK of Hather bridge [Ed: Hathersage?],   Robert ASHTON of Sheffield,   Anne URTON,   Anthony SIDDALL,   Lewis DENTON,   Robert BAGSHAW,   Mr GLOSSOP of Castleton & Mr GLOSSOP of Calver,   Mr Richard WOOD of Chesterfield. Proved 9 May 1649. [Contributed by rs on 13 Aug 2000 et seq.]

1650

BAGSHAWE BARBER BUNTING FARNWORTH HANCOCK REDFEARNE ROBOTHAM TOMLINSON TOWNDREW TURNER

ROBOTHAM, Lawrence - Windlebotham (Ref 5-161) wife Anne ROBOTHAM;   wife Anne ROBOTHAM;   son John ROBOTHAM;   eldest son Lawrence ROBOTHAM;   youngest son William ROBOTHAM;   eldest daughter Mary ROBOTHAM;   2nd eldest daughter Martha ROBOTHAM;   3rd eldest daughter Anne ROBOTHAM. Witnesses: Robert BAGSHAWE,   George BARBER,   John BUNTING,   Timothy FARNWORTH,   Thomas HANCOCK,   Robert REDFEARNE,   Thomas TOMLINSON,   Thomas TOWNDREW,   Richard TURNER. Probate 1650/3 at the PCC. Original held at the PRO in London. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1650

ANDERSON EDGE HALL PARKER RENSHAW STEPHENSON WOUSNAM

RENSHAW, John - of Whittington, Derbys, husbandman, 1650. to be buried in Whittington churchyard;   wife Ann;   nephew John HALL;   son in law Francis HALL;   son William STEPHENSON & his son John;   son John RENSHAW (an apprentice) Others named: Elizabeth ANDERSON;   John PARKER?   Witnesses: Richard WOUSNAM (Wolstenholme);   John PARKER?;   Godfry EDGE. Probate PCC London 20 May 1650. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1651

BALL BOWER COOPER DRAKE HILL HOULT MYLES POULBURY ROBOTHAM SMYTHE THURLBY VERDON WATSON

ROBOTHAM, Willam - London (Ref 12-137) daughter Elizabeth THURLBY*;   brother Ralph ROBOTHAM;   sister Elizabeth COOPER (widow);   grandchild Sarah THURLBY;   cousins Elizabeth SMYTHE and Jane SMYTHE;   nephew/apprentice Ralph ROBOTHAM;   niece Ann ROBOTHAM sister to Ralph;   payment to Henry HOULT of Suffolk;   landlord William BOWER;   servants Robert DRAKE and Ann MYLES;   councillor to landlo John WATSON;   Alice HILL wife of Humphrey H;   James ROBOTHAM son of Ralph;   Thomas ROBOTHAM father of William Ro. Witnesses: Edward BALL,   Edward POULBURY,   James VERDON. Probate 1651/4 at the PCC. Original held at the PRO in London. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1659

ANDREWS HUNLOCK REVELL

REVELL, Michael - of St Mary Magdalene Old Fish St, London, citizen and fishmonger. Susan ANDREWS widow;   sister Martha wife of Mr Francis HUNLOCK;   Rebecca, Mary, Elizabeth & John children of brother in law Mr John REVELL;   Deborah, Robert & Dorothy children of brother in law Mr Edward REVELL. Land in Dronfield co. Derby to execs brothers William & Lionel REVELL. Proved 1659 - PCC. PRO Ref: 331; Pell. [Contributed by lm on 16 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1662

BENITT BENNITT BRADBURY CHAULSWORTH COTTRIL DOXON EYRE HADFIELD HEAPE HEAWARD HINCHLIFFE HUDSON HURST KINDER MARIOTT MARRIOTT MERCER PAGE PLATTE RAWLINSON ROWBOTHOM TINKER WARRINGTON WATERHOUSE WHYTIKER WHYTTE WOOLLEY

RAWLINSON, Elizabeth, widow of Stoneshead, 1662. Beneficiaries: Margrett PLATTE wife of Alexander PLATTE of Park Hall,   Dorothy RAWLINSON wife of Thomas RAWLINSON of Highgate,   Dorothy DOXON and her grandson John,   James CHAULSWORTH of Dinting,   Nicholas RAWLINSON of Padfield, George RAWLINSON of Heafield,   Robert WARRINGTON and his wife Dorothy,   Thomas HINCHLIFFE son of Henery HYNCHLIFFE of the Cross co. York,   Elizabeth WOOLLEY wife of John WOOLLEY of four lane ends,   Michaell HEAPE of Rootchdale;   also Ann HURST,   Joane MERCER and Dorothy WHYTIKER of the same;   George TINKER taylor :o)), Jo: TINKER his brother,   Jo: HUDSON and his brother Robert and sister Elizabeth,   Anne HEAWARD widow of Woodhead,   John TINKER of Over Wickleden,   Thomas WATERHOUSE* of Heafield,   Joseph WOOLLEY* of Hatersley in Mottram,   Ann wife of Thomas RAWLINSON,   Ellin wife of Thomas WATERHOUSE,   Katerin BENNITT,   Ann wife of Thomas BRADBURY,   Elizabeth {WHYTTE},   Ellin COTTRIL widow,   Ales wife of Thomas HADFIELD,   Margrytt wife of George RAWLINSON,   Ellin ROWBOTHOM,   Anna PAGE,   Grace wife of Thomas HADFIELD, Ann wife of Jo: HADFIELD,   Ann KINDER widow,   Mary wife of Edw{ard} BENITT,   the wife of Joseph WOOLLEY,   Jo: DOXON's wife,   Elizabeth HUDSON,   John TINKER of Hatersley,   Dorothy daughter of Jo: WOOLLEY,   Dorothy WARRINGTON,   Margaret WATERHOUSE, Joane WATERHOUSE. Witnesses: Robert WARRINGTON,   Raph WATERHOUSE. Appraisers of Inventory: Thomas MARIOTT,   Thomas EYRE,   Robert WARRINGTON,   Raphe WATERHOUSE;   Value: £45.15.8. Debtors: Thomas MARRIOTT,   Jo: DOXON,   Nicholas WARRINGTON,   Thomas RAWLINSON,   Thomas WATERHOUSE, Tho: WATERHOUSE of Haslehurst,   Mr PLATTE,   Ellin the wife of Laurence BENNITT. [Contributed by mbw on 18 Apr 2001 et seq.]

1662

BOOTH BRADSHAWE DOWNES FERNLEY GODDARD HAMBLETON JOHNSON LAWTON RADCLIFFE RIDGE ROBOTHOM STOPPARD SYDDALL THORNLEY WALKLATE WODD

ROBOTHOM, James - Ludworth (Ref 8-43) my now wife Dorothy ROBOTHOM;   eldest dau Anna ROBOTHOM under 21;   youngest daughter Elizabeth ROBOTHOM;   Oliver GODDARD* of Marple;   William RIDGE the elder of Marple;   Richard SYDDALL* of Bramhall. Overseer: Henry BRADSHAWE of Marple. Debtors: Ottiwell DOWNES,   Thomas FERNLEY,   Peter HAMBLETON the younger,   Thomas JOHNSON,   John LAWTON,   Anthony RADCLIFFE,   Gilbert RADCLIFFE,   Tristram RADCLIFFE,   Thomas RIDGE,   Ottiwell WODD. Owed money: William BOOTH,   Thomas STOPPARD of Marpl. Witnesses: Robert BOOTH,   William BOOTH,   Edward THORNLEY of Ludworth. Appraiser: Robert WALKLATE. Probate 1662/3. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1665

BROOMEHEAD BRUMEHEAD CANTRELL CHAPMAN MATLEY RUSHTON

RUSHTON, John - of Bramley, husbandman, 29 Apr 1665. Beneficiaries: eldest son James RUSHTON*;   wife Ales, son James (unmarried), younger son John RUSHTON (under 21);   daughter Elizabeth RUSHTON (daughter of John RUSHTON's former wife);   brothers Thomas RUSHTON and George RUSHTON;   John son of brother Thomas, brother Robert {RUSHTON};   Mr CANTRELL for funeral sermon;   John MATLEY godfather of [son] James RUSHTON. Overseers: John MATLEY,   brother George RUSHTON. Trustee: John BROOMEHEAD of Bubnell. Witnesses: John MATLEY(X),   George RUSHTON(X). Appraisers: John BRUMEHEAD(sg),   Humphrey CHAPMAN(sg), 12 May 1665. Value £65 12s 2d. [Contributed by - on 27 Oct 2001 et seq.]

1666

BARBER MOSSELY ROWBOTHOM SANDIFORTH

ROWBOTHOM, George - Chisworth (Ref 11-147) wife Ann ROWBOTHOM. Witnesses: William BARBER,   Jas SANDIFORTH. Appraisers: Ralph MOSSELY,   Alexander ROWBOTHOM,   John ROWBOTHOM,   Lawrence ROWBOTHOM. Probate 1666/3. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1669

ANDREW BEARD BENNET BENNETT BOOTH BRAILSFORD COTTRELL GEE HADFIELD HYDE LOMAS MARRIOTT MEARE ROLLINSON SLACK WARRINGTON

ROLLINSON, James, yeoman of Gibhey Ollerset, 1669. mother Ann, brother Thomas ROLLINSON;   servants Edward HYDE,   Ann LOMAS;   nephews Robert ROLLINSON, Guy ROLLINSON, Thomas ROLLINSON;   nieces Ann, Elizabeth, Christian, Alice and Mary ROLLINSON,   Dorothie COTTRELL,   Elizabeth BRAILSFORD*;   kinsman William BEARD. Trustees of charity: Raph GEE of Kinder,   Thomas MARRIOTT of Heyfield, brother Thomas. Witnesses: Randel BENNET,   Robert WARRINGTON,   Thomas BOOTH,   John HADFIELD. Appraisers of Inventory: William MEARE,   John ANDREW,   Robert SLACK,   Randel BENNETT;   Value: £514.9.4. [Contributed by mbw on 18 Apr 2001 et seq.]

1669

BENETTSON CLAYTON HANKINSON HOUGH RADCLIFFE SHAW SYDBOTHAM

RADCLIFFE, Mary, of Werneth, Widow, 26 Dec 1668. father of beneficiaries George SHAW,   sister Joan HANKINSON(?),   kinswoman Mary CLAYTON*,   son of kinswoman Thomas CLAYTON. Supervisors: John HANKINSON(?) & Thomas his son. Witnesses: William SYDBOTHAM,   Rebecker HOUGH,   John BENETTSON(?). Probate granted 8 Feb 1668/9. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1670

LITTLESON MORTON ROWBOTHAM

ROWBOTHAM, Ann - Glossop (Ref 5-180) William ROWBOTHAM husband of Ann Row. Beneficiary: Walter LITTLESON. Witnesses: Simon MORTON,   Edmund ROWBOTHAM of Ringstones. Probate 1670/3. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1670

ALLINSON DOE PELL POLL RENSHAW

RENSHAW, Christopher - of Brampton, Derbys, 1670. (I) Appraisers: John DOE?;   William PELL or POLL;   James ALLINSON;   Raph RENSHAW. Value: £35 3s 6d Probate 23 Sep 1670. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1671

BARLOW CLAYTON COUPE COXE RENSHAW SPITLEHOUSE TURNER

RENSHAW (Reynshaw), James - of Langwith Bassett (Over Langwith), Derbys, husbandman, 1671. wife Alse;   son John & his wife Troth;   son James. Witnesses: Henry SPITLEHOUSE;   Humphrey CLAYTON senr. Appraisers: Humphrey CLAYTON;   John COUPE;   Ferdinand BARLOW. Value: £30 5s 8d. Creditors: Humphrey CLAYTON;   William COUPE;   Curtis TURNER;   Timothy COXE. Probate 5 Apr 1671. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1671

CHAPMAN COLLIER EASTWOOD MATLEY ROWLAND WHITE

ROWLAND, Alice - of Baslow, widow, 20 Apr 1671. Beneficiaries: father John MATLEY,   brothers William MATLEY and Joseph MATLEY;   Sarah MATLEY;   daughter Mary ROWLAND*. Supervisors: brother William MATLEY,   James EASTWOOD and John COLLIER. Witnesses: William MATLEY(sg),   John COLLIER(sg),   Joseph MATLEY(sg),   James EASTWOOD(sg and scribe). Appraisers: Humfry CHAPMAN(sg),   James EASTWOOD(sg),   Samuel WHITE(sg), 22 May 1671. Value £36 11s 8d. Proved at Bakewell Jun 1671. [Contributed by - on 27 Oct 2001 et seq.]

1672

BOOTH CHATTERTON COTTERELL GODARD HEGENBOTHAM ROBOTHAM

ROBOTHAM, Alice - Charlesworth/unmar (Ref 8-41) sister in law Mary ROBOTHAM;   nephews John ROBOTHAM, Joseph ROBOTHAM and Reginald ROBOTHAM;   niece Mary ROBOTHAM;   kinsfolk Elizabeth CHATTERTON, John CHATTERTON, Laurence CHATTERTON,   Margaret CHATTERTON, Mary CHATTERTON, William CHATTERTON,   Esther GODARD and Robert GODARD;   kinswoman Elizabeth HEGENBOTHAM;   Elizabeth BOOTH wife of George;   George BOOTH of Chisworth. Witnesses: John BOOTH,   Francis COTTERELL. Probate 1672/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1673

MAYS MORLEY RAGG

RAGG, Anthony - of North Wingfield, Derby, Husbandman, 28 Feb 1673. Mentions: wife Ellen RAGG, son Anthony RAGG, son John RAGG, son Thomas RAGG, son Daniel RAGG;   Francis RAGG;   Jacob RAGG;   daughter Elizabeth RAGG, daughter Grace RAGG, daughter Mary RAGG. Witnesses: Robert MORLEY,   William MAYS. [Contributed by cr on 27 May 2011 et seq.]

1674

ASHBORNE BROMEHEAD CHAPMAN GREGORIE HAYE HAYS RAGG ROWLAND

ROWLAND, Robert - of Baslow, husbandman, 4 Aug 1674. Beneficiaries: son Thomas ROWLAND;   daughter Joane the wife of William HAYE and their daughter Anne HAYE;   son Robert ROWLAND*;   son Thomas {ROWLAND} "shall have the Butcher shoppe that hee now holds";   wife Anne ROWLAND*. Tenants of property: Widdow RAGG tenant of Newbold farm i/t/p Chesterfield. Signed by: Robert ROWLAND. Witnesses: Robte BROMEHEAD(sg),   Rodger ASHBORNE(sg). Appraisers: Humfry CHAPMAN(sg),   Robert GREGORIE(sg),   William HAYS(sg), undated. Value £193 9s 8d. Date of probate 1674. [Contributed by - on 27 Oct 2001 et seq.]

1674

CHAPMAN DAMM EASTWOOD GREGORIE GREGORY MATLEY ROWLAND WHITE

ROWLAND, Mary - of Baslow, single woman, 19 Nov 1673. Beneficiaries: uncles Joseph MATLEY and William MATLEY*;   Ann, Sarah and John [daughters and son of William MATLEY];   grandmother Mary MATLEY, grandfather John MATLEY;   aunt Sarah MATLEY;   Mary GREGORY;   James EASTWOOD*;   uncle Robert MATLEY. Witnesses: Samuel WHITE junior,   Samson WHITE. Appraisers: Humphry CHAPMAN(sg),   Samuell WHITE Senr(sg),   Robert GREGORIE(sg),   Alex DAMM, 2 Feb 1673/4. Value £111 11s 8d. Proved Apr 1674 at Duffield. [Contributed by - on 27 Oct 2001 et seq.]

1676

MOSSLEY ROWBOTHOM WAGSTAFFE WALKLATE WOOD

ROWBOTHOM, Mary - Sandhill (Ref master) sons John ROWBOTHOM,   Joseph ROWBOTHOM* and Reginald ROWBOTHOM. Witnesses: Robert MOSSLEY,   William WOOD. Appraisers: William WAGSTAFFE of Chisworth,   William WALKLATE of Ludworth. Probate 1676/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1680

ANDREW CRESWICKE HARTLEY RENSHAW RENTIAH RENTIAL ROOKE STANIFORTH TRICKETT TURNER WORTH

RENSHAW (Rentiah), Maximilian - of Eckington, Derbys, bondwareman, 1680. sons John, Maxey (Maximilian), Robert & Thomas;   dau Mary. Debtors: Thomas TRICKETT of Coal Aston;   John TURNER of Troway;   John ANDREW;   Will WORTH;   John CRESWICKE. Witnesses: Jarvis ROOKE;   Thomas TRICKETT;   Mary RENTIAH. Appraisers: Jarvis ROOKE;   Thomas HARTLEY;   James STANIFORTH;   John RENTIAL. Probate 22 Sep 1680. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1681

DOE FRICKNALL FRICKNILL RENSHAW RENSHAWE SWIFT WILCOCKSON

RENSHAW, Edward - of Brampton, Derbys, yeoman, 1681. brothers Christopher, William & Henry;   sister Alice RENSHAW. Witnesses: John DOE;   George FRICKNALL;   Ann FRICKNILL;   William WILCOCKSON. Appraisers: James SWIFT;   John DOE;   James RENSHAWE;   William WILCOCKSON. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1682

BEATSON BUTLER CARTER CHAMPERNOONE GILL LEE OXLEY PARKINSON RENSHAW

RENSHAW, Anna - of Chesterfield, Derbys, widow, 1682. dau Jane BUTLER wife of Richard;   deceased son William RENSHAW & his sons Thomas,   William & Francis;   son Raphe RENSHAW & his son Samuel. Debtor: Lawrence OXLEY of Chesterfield. Executor: Mr Adam GILL. Witnesses: Anne CARTER;   John CARTER;   William CHAMPERNOONE Appraisers: Peter PARKINSON;   William LEE;   William BEATSON. Value: £34 7s 10d. Probate 30 Aug 1682. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1683

BEARD BOTHAM BOWER CHALSWORTH HADFIELD HIBBERT MOSLEY PICKERING RADCLIFFE ROWBOTHAM TORR WAGSTAFFE

ROWBOTHAM, William - Chisworth (Ref 12-168) wife Barbara ROWBOTHAM. Owed money: James BEARD b'smith,   John BOTHAM,   Thomas BOWER,   Charles CHALSWORTH,   John HADFIELD,   Robert TORR,   William WAGSTAFFE. Witnesses: Thomas HIBBERT,   Samuel PICKERING of Mellor,   Robert RADCLIFFE. Appraisers: Ralph MOSLEY,   William WAGSTAFFE. Probate 1683/1. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1685

GODDARD MOSLEY ROWBOTHAM TAYLOR WOOD

ROWBOTHAM, Joseph - Ludworth (Ref master) wife Elizabeth ROWBOTHAM*;   eldest son Joseph ROWBOTHAM;   2nd eldest son William ROWBOTHAM. Supervisors: brother John ROWBOTHAM,   brother Reginald ROWBOTHAM. Witnesses: Martha GODDARD,   R MOSLEY. Appraisers: William ROWBOTHAM of Rowarth,   Thomas TAYLOR of Ludworth,   William WOOD of Ludworth. Probate 1685/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1689

COTTERELL LINGARD RADCLIFFE ROLLINSON SALE

ROLLINSON, Thomas, of the Heyes Clossop parish, 1689. wife Elizabeth*, son James ROLLINSON, dau Dorothy ROLLINSON. Witnesses: Gilbert RADCLIFFE,   Mary SALE,   Nicholas LINGARD. Appraisers of Inventory Thomas COTTERELL,   Gilbert RADCLIFFE;   Value: £54.6.2. [Contributed by mbw on 18 Apr 2001 et seq.]

1696

BAYLEY CRESWELL HADFIELD JONES ROLLINSON WOOD

ROLLINSON, George, of Glossop parish, 1696. (Ad) granted to his widow Elizabeth ROLLINSON alias JONES the wife of Isaac JONES. Witnesses: Isaac JONES,   John CRESWELL,   John WOOD. Appraisers of Inventory: Thomas ROLLINSON,   George HADFIELD,   Barnabas BAYLEY;   Value: £8.11.6. [Contributed by mbw on 18 Apr 2001 et seq.]

1697

ARCHADINE BAMFORD GUY HASLAM ROOSE WORSLOE

ROOSE, Richard, of Cromford, 6 May 1697. wife Mary ROOSE*;   sons John ROOSE* & Joshua ROOSE;   grandchild Edward HASLAM,   grandchild William BAMFORD;   mother-in-law Elizabeth WORSLOE;   Witnesses: George HASLAM,   Richard GUY,   Peter ARCHADINE. Proved at Lichfield 8 Oct 1697. [Contributed by kmf on 23 Dec 2001 et seq.]

1698

GODDARD HEYWARD HOWARD ROBOTTAM STEWARD

ROBOTTAM, Thomas - Rowarth (Ref 12-169) wife Grace ROBOTTAM. Witnesses: Thomas GODDARD,   Joseph HEYWARD,   Robert STEWARD. Appraisers: Thomas GODDARD,   John HEYWARD of Hollins,   John HEYWARD of Rowarth,   Samuel HOWARD. Probate 1698/2. [Contributed by cr on 22 Jul 2001 et seq.]

1698

BRIGHT RENSHAW STEELE SWIFT

RENSHAW, Thomas - of Wells Farm, Whitwell, Derbys, yeoman, 1698. (I) Administrator: father John RENSHAW, Whitwell. Appraisers: James SWIFT;   William BRIGHT;   Phillip STEELE & another. Value: £267 7s 2d. Probate 11 May 1698. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1698

RENSHAW

RENSHAW, Mary - of Whitwell, Derbys, 1698. (Ad) Administrator: husband & relict John RENSHAW of Whitwell. Probate 19 Oct 1698. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1699

CLARK RENSHAW SWIFT

RENSHAW, Bridget - of Whitwell, Derbys, 1699, spinster. (Ad) Administrator: father John RENSHAW gent of Birks Farm, Whitwell, Derbys. Bondsmen: James SWIFT yeoman of Brampton;   William CLARK mercer of Chesterfield. Probate 20 Jan 1698/9. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1701

DAMMS JOHNSON MARSDEN NICHOLS RAGGE WHITE

RAGGE, Godfry, of Baslow, husbandman, 9 Oct 1701. Joseph, Edmund, Josia, Hugh, Robert, Samuel & Elizabeth MARSDEN (children of Robert MARSDEN of Oxclose) - to each one shilling;   their father Robert MARSDEN - one shilling;   brother John RAGGE* - the rest, including good will and tenant right of (my) "farm wch I hold under the right honble" John Earl of Rutland. Witnesses: Joseph NICHOLS,   Samson WHITE,   Thomas JOHNSON. Appraisers of Inventory: Joseph NICHOLS,   Alex: DAMMS,   Edmund WHITE(X), 25 Oct 1701;   Total 9-18-10. Probate Bakewell 29 Oct 1701; before Tho: WILSON Sur. [Contributed by rl on 16 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1701

ALCOCK HOOD RENSHAW

RENSHAW, William - of Ashbourne, Derbys, carpenter, 1701. (Ad & I only) Administrator: William RENSHAW carpenter of Ashbourne. Bondsmen: Thomas HOOD of Ashbourne;   Thomas ALCOCK of Ashbourne. Inventory value: £8 11s 4d. Probate 14 Nov 1701. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1702

DEARNELEY GARLICK HADFIELD HIGHAM LINGUARD ROLLINSON

ROLLINSON, Nicholas, yeoman of Padfield, 1702. now wife Mary ROLLINSON*;   mother Margarett ROLLINSON, father William ROLLINSON;   sisters Mary, Katharine, Elizabeth, Sarah, Margarett;   dau Martha ROLLINSON. Witnesses: John DEARNELEY, Ann DEARNELEY,   John HADFIELD. Appraisers of Inventory: William ROLLINSON,   John GARLICK,   Robert HIGHAM,   Robert LINGUARD;   Value: £49.12.6. [Contributed by mbw on 18 Apr 2001 et seq.]

1704

BARLOW BIRCH COTTON DAVIS HAMLET RATCLIFF ROGERS WORTHINGTON

RATCLIFF, Robert, of Marple, Yeoman, 13 Jul 1704. brother William RATCLIFF,   nephew Robert RATCLIFF (son of William). Default Beneficiaries: James DAVIS (son of Henry),   Ann & Sarah DAVIS (daughters of Henry),   John, Thomas, Roger & Ann WORTHINGTON,   (sons & daughter of John WORTHINGTON of Shareson Green,   within Etchells, co. Chester, Yeoman). Trustees: friends Henry DAVIS* of Stretford, Lancs, Yeoman,   William ROGERS* of Stretford, Gent. Witnesses: William BARLOW,   Edward HAMLET,   Samuell BIRCH,   William COTTON. Probate granted 21 Oct 1704. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1705

RENSHAW

RENSHAW, Ralph - of Brampton, Derbys, 1705. (Ad) (to be transcribed) [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1706

AKROYD CLARKE COOPE COOPER ENGLAND JELSOPPE KENT MEE PELL RENSHAW RHODES SMITH STABLES SWIFT

RENSHAW, John - of Birkes, Whitwell, Derbys, 1706. Trustees: James SWIFT gent of Brampton;   Thomas SMITH gent of Netherthorpe, Staveley;   Edward KENT of Tuxford, Notts. son William & & his wife Mary & their children including sons John, Thomas & William & daus Mary, Ann, Bridget & Philadelphia;   dau Elizabeth KENT (wife of Edward KENT);   dau Philadelphia SWIFT wife of James & their children (including son Godfrey);   son Joseph;   dau Ruth PELL wife of William & their children;   deceased son John & his son John "now in New Jersey";   deceased son Thomas. Others named: John AKROYD of Brampton;   Mrs Mary CLARKE of Chesterfield;   Mrs Judith COOPE. Landlords: Duke of Devonshire;   George SMITH;   Trustees of Dronfield school. Witnesses: George JELSOPPE;   Edward ENGLAND yeoman of Whitwell;   Joseph MEE. Codicil Witnesses: William STABLES;   Samuel COOPER;   William RHODES Probate PCC London 19 Feb 1706. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1707

BOSLY HEATHCOTT JOHNSON MARSDEN RAGGE

RAGGE, John, Senr. of Baslow, Husbandman, 28 Apr 1707. son John RAGGE*, daughter in law Sarah RAGGE, granddaughter Sarah RAGGE;   daughter Elizabeth RAGGE. Witnesses: Samuel JOHNSON,   Edwd: HEATHCOTT. Appraisers of Inventory: Thomas MARSDEN,   Richard JOHNSON, 10 Jun 1707;   Total 16-7-6;   Mr BOSLY - 0-14-00. Probate Bakewell 16 Jun 1707; before W BINCKES Dec:. [Contributed by rl on 16 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1707

ATTON BENNIT CADMAN FENTHAM PARMAN RENSHALL RENSHAW SANDERSON SMITH TAYLOR TOWNDRO WEBSTER WILLSON

RENSHAW, Maximilian - of Eckington, Derbys, husbandman, 1707. (I) Administrator: widow & relict Ann RENSHAW. Appraisers: John PARMAN?;   Robt RENSHALL. Value: Loss of £1 14s 4d. Creditors: Mr WILLSON;   Thos TAYLOR;   Vincent TOWNDRO;   Dr ATTON?;   Tho SANDERSON;   Hen SMITH;   Mr FENTHAM;   Rich BENNIT;   Jno CADMAN;   Robt WEBSTER. Probate 14 Oct 1707. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1708

GREGORIE GREGORY HINCKES MARPLLE MATLEY MOWER NICHOLS RAGG RAGGE ROTHERHAM ROULAND

RAGG, George, of Baslow, Husbandman, 6 Jan 1707/8. son Alexander RAGG (not yet 21),   Duke of Rutland (landlord) and his Officers;   eldest daughter Elizabeth, youngest daughter Ann RAGG (both under 21);   wife Ellen RAGG*. Trustees: Joseph ROTHERHAM,   Joshua GREGORIE. Witnesses: James MATLEY,   William GREGORY(X),   Joshua GREGORY,   Thomas ROULAND. Appraisers of Inventory: Robertt MARPLLE,   Thomas MOWER, 4 Feb 1707/8;   Total 72-19-4. Admon for Education: Thomas ROULAND,   John RAGGE,   Ant. NICHOLS, n.p. Probate Bakewell 19 May 1708; before Gorstelow MONCK Sur;  Nath: HINCKES, Sur. [Contributed by rl on 16 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1708

GREGORY GRUNDAY GRUNDY HAYWARD MARPLES MARPOLES MOWER NICHOLS RAGGE ROTHERHAM ROULAND ROWLAND

RAGGE, Alexander, of Baslow, husbandman, 17 Jan 1706/7 [6 Anne] daughter Anne RAGGE (under 21);   grandchild Alexander RAGGE,   grandchildren Elizabeth and Anne RAGGE (all under 21);   wife and children of John HAYWARD of Bubnell;   son George RAGGE*;   Mrs Hester ROTHERHAM and her four daughters;   Mrs Mary GRUNDY and her three children. Trustee: brother in law John HAYWARD. Witnesses: Joseph NICHOLS (priest),   Robert MARPOLES,   William GREGORY(X). Appraisers of Inventory: Robertt MARPLES,   Thomas MOWER, 4 Feb 1707/8;   Total 68-18-8. Admin. by Ellin ROWLAND als RAGG widow & Relict of George RAGG; witnessed by Thomas ROULAND. Probate Bakewell 19 May 1708; sworn by Elene ROWLAND als RAGG,  Tho: GRUNDAY,  Tho: ROWLAND de Baslow. NB: son George (named as executor) buried the same day as his father, 28 Jan 1707/8. George's widow Ellen married Thomas ROWLAND, 15 Feb 1707/8 (didn't waste much time, did she?). [Contributed by rl on 16 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1712

CARVER RENSHAW REVILL STANIFORTH TURNOR

RENSHAW, Thomas - of Litfield, Eckington, Derbys, sicklesmith, 1712. wife Elizabeth;   eldest son Thomas;   dau Elizabeth (minor);   son Samuel. Witnesses: Geo STANIFORTH snr;   Geo STANIFORTH jnr;   Marm CARVER. Appraisers: Geo STANIFORTH;   Tho STANIFORTH;   Geo TURNOR;   John REVILL. Value: £57 12s. Probate 9 Apr 1712. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1716

BOWER OATES RENSHAW

RENSHAW, John - of Whittington, Derbys, 1716. (Ad) Administrator: dau Mary BOWER widow of Shitlington, Derbys. Bondsmen: Thomas BOWER tanner of Chesterfield;   Samuell OATES plumber of Chesterfield. Probate 4 Apr 1716. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1716

GILBERTHORP GILBERTHORPE MASON RENSHAW RENSHAWE

RENSHAW, Thomas - of Whittington, Derbys, husbandman, 1716. wife Eymott;   dau Eymott;   eldest son John & his sons John & Thomas;   other sons Thomas & Robert. Witnesses: Thomas GILBERTHORP;   Mary MASON;   Geo GILBERTHORPE. Appraisers: Thomas RENSHAWE;   Geo GILBERTHORPE;   John RENSHAWE. Value: £18 19s 6d. Probate 16 Oct 1716. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1717

ALLWOOD RENSHAW VERNON

RENSHAW, Elizabeth - 1717 (Ad) Administrator: Thomas RENSHAW sicklesmith of Litfield, Eckington. Bondsmen: Henry VERNON innholder of Uttoxeter, Staffs;   Abraham ALLWOOD gent of Chesterfield. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1717

HURST RENSHAW STANIFORTH TRENTHAM TROOPE TROUP WOSTINHOLM

RENSHAW, Robert - of Eckington, Derbys, husbandman, 1717. wife Mary;   son John;   daus Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah & Hannah;   dau Ann WOSTINHOLM. Witnesses: John TROUP;   Sarah HURST;   J. TRENTHAM. Appraisers: John RENSHAW;   John TROOPE;   George STANIFORTH. Value: £123 4s. Probate 24 Apr 1717. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1717

BOOTH GILL LEE MILNES RENSHAW WARD WINTER

RENSHAW, Thomas - of Chesterfield, Derbys, shoemaker, 1717. wife Dorothy. Trustees: beloved friends Mr Henry WARD;   Mr Richd MILNES;   Adam GILL. Witnesses: Caleb BOOTH;   Hannah WINTER;   Joseph ----? (LEE?) Appraisers: Hen WARD;   Adam GILL;   Ri. MILNES. Value: £81 2s 4d. Probate 24 Apr 1717. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1724

RENSHAW

RENSHAW, William - of Dalbury Lees, Derbys, 1724. (P) Administrator: widow & relict Lydia RENSHAW. Probate 14 Apr 1724. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1732

ALLSEBROOK BROOMHEAD RENSHAW

RENSHAW, John - of Somerley, Dronfield, Derbys, husbandman, 1732. wife Anne;   sons John & Thomas;   dau Elizabeth. Witnesses: Joseph BROOMHEAD;   Joseph ALLSEBROOK. Inventory Value: £241 7s 6d. Probate 11 May 1732. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1732

BLACKWALL CALTON CRANFIELD GREEN RENSHAW WIGLEY

RENSHAW, Thomas - of Whittington, Derbys, fellmonger, 1732. eldest son James;   second son Thomas;   5 younger children John, Elizabeth, Edward, Robert & Henry (minors) Guardian & Trustee: good friend Henry GREEN cooper of Whittington. Witnesses: Mary CRANFIELD;   Thos WIGLEY;   John CALTON. Appraisers: Robert BLACKWALL;   Henry GREEN. Value: £135 16s. Probate 11 May 1732. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1732

RATCLIFF RATCLIFFE ROBERTS RYLEY

RATCLIFFE, Samuel of Newton, parish of Middlewich, schoolmaster. (Ad) brother Thomas RATCLIFFE* of Alcomlee in the parish of Astbury, Yeoman,   with other administrator Hugh ROBERTS*, Innkeeper;   also mentions sister Margaret wife of Thomas RYLEY &   Pheliteia(?) RATCLIFF, spinster,   "Brothers Daughter of the said deceased as his own". Witness: Will ROBERTS. Admin. granted 22 Dec 1732. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1739

CADE JACKSON MARSHALL RENSHAW ROBINSON

RENSHAW, John - of Barlbrough, Derbys, 1739. wife Elizabeth;   sons John, Thomas & James;   daus Mary, Elizabeth & Susanna. Witnesses: John ROBINSON;   John JACKSON;   George MARSHALL. Appraisers: John ROBINSON;   John CADE. Value: £16 6s. Probate 31 Oct 1739. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1741

BENNET BENNETT FRITH RENSHAW SAVAGE STANIFORTH

RENSHAW, Thomas - of Litfield, Eckington, Derbys, sicklemaker, 1741. wife Alice;   eldest son Thomas;   younger son Samuel sister Elizabeth BENNET. Witnesses: John SAVAGE;   John RENSHAW;   Edwd FRITH. Appraisers: Geo STANIFORTH;   John SAVAGE;   Joseph BENNETT. Probate 15 Oct 1741. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1743

BAGSHAW BARBER BRAY GREAVES JACKSON LAUGHTON ROYSE WILSON

ROYSE, Ralph - of Castleton, miner (in the Inventory), 30 Jul 1743. to Joseph JACKSON of Castleton a piece of land in "The Furlongs" called "A Days Work" also a barn & shippon with appurtenances in How Lane;   a dwelling house lately purchased of John WILSON except that Anne BAGSHAW is to have the use of the parlour for the remainder of her life. Witnesses: Joseph BRAY,   Edmund GREAVES,   & Robert LAUGHTON. Executor: Joseph JACKSON. Inventory: made by Joseph BRAY,   Edmund GREAVES,   & John BARBER, on 8 Sep 1743 to the value of £4/17/3d which says he was a miner & that the house had two upper chambers. Proved at Chesterfield 6 Oct 1743. [Contributed by vh on 04 Nov 2005 et seq.]

1744

FEARN MYLES RENSHAW ROE WALTHALL

RENSHAW, John the elder, of Bakewell, yeoman, 1744. (Revoked) Will Revoked: see final Will proved 17 Oct 1757. sister in law Ellen FEARN;   son John & his son John. Trustees: friends Thomas WALTHALL gentleman of Bakewell;   William MYLES gardener of Nether Haddon near Bakewell. Witnesses: Richard ROE;   John ROE;   Samuel ROE. This revoked will is held at Derbyshire RO, Matlock ref. D5955/567. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1744

BURTON COATES HALL ROOWS

ROOWS, Lidia of Cromford Beneficiaries: daughters Hannah* & Elizabeth* ROOWS,   Lidia HALL, &   Sarah BURTON;   granddaughter Sarah ROOWS;   sons Joshua COATES &   Joshua ROOWS. Proved at Lichfield 24 Apr 1744. [Contributed by kmf on 23 Dec 2001 et seq.]

1749

RENSHAW RENSHAWE SHARMAN WATKINSON WRENSHAW

RENSHAW (Wrenshaw), Thomas - of Barlow, Derbys, yeoman, 1749. (Ad) Administrator: widow and relict Sarah WRENSHAW. Bondsmen: Richard SHARMAN yeoman of Dronfield;   Godfrey WATKINSON jnr of Chesterfield. Appraisers: Richard SHARMAN;   John RENSHAWE. Value: £79. Probate 19 Oct 1749. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1751

HOGG KIRK MARSDEN RENSHAW STEVENSON WALL

RENSHAW, Samuel - of Brampton, Derbys, husbandman, 1751. wife Susanna;   sons John & Samuel;   dau Elizabeth;   dau Mary MARSDEN wife of Robert. Tenant: Edward KIRK. Witnesses: John STEVENSON;   Christopher HOGG;   Mary WALL. Probate 24 Apr 1751. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1757

FROGGATT RENSHAW SMITH WEBSTER

RENSHAW, John the elder - of Bakewell, Derbys, yeoman, 1757. son John & his son John. Witnesses: Tho FROGGATT;   John SMITH;   Rd WEBSTER jnr. Probate 17 Oct 1757. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1758

BAXSTER BAXTER RENSHAW REYNESHA ROLYNSON WUDWARDE WYNDFELD

RENSHAW (Renscha), Henry - of Chesterfield, Derbys, 1538. to be buried in Chesterfield churchyard;   son Christopher and his 3 children;   son James & his wife (unnamed) & their 3 children;   son Thomas;   dau Helyn;   wife (unnamed) Others named: William ROLYNSON;   Elizabeth BAXTER. Executors: sons Thomas & Christopher. Appraisers: John WUDWARDE smith of Chesterfield;   Robert WYNDFELD of Chesterfield;   William BAXSTER of Chesterfield;   Thomas REYNESHA. Value: £22 11s 4d. Probate 7 May 1758. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1762

HIGSEN HOLE PRINCE RENSHAW SIMPSON TAYLOR

RENSHAW, Timothy - of Bonsall, Derbys, miner, 1762. wife Mary;   dau Mary TAYLOR wife of Aaron. Witnesses: John SIMPSON;   Sarah RENSHAW;   William HIGSEN. Appraisers: George HOLE;   William PRINCE. Value: £18 15s 6d. Probate 13 Oct 1762. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1764

RENSHAW ROE SOULE WEBSTER WILD

RENSHAW, John the elder - of Bakewell, Derbys, yeoman, 1764. wife Mary (nee WILD);   eldest son John;   younger children Mary, James, Joseph & Sally. Trustees: brother in law Richard WILD;   friend Mr Richard ROE of Bakewell. Landlord: Duke of Rutland. Witnesses: Simon SOULE;   Rd WEBSTER jnr. Probate 30 Apr 1764. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1765

JACKSON ROSE ROYCE ROYSE

ROSE or ROYCE, Daniel - of Castleton, miner, 1765. (Ad) Admon granted to Daniel ROSE (also known as ROYCE) the younger, miner & W. JACKSON, on 13 Apr 1765 for the estate of Daniel ROSE (also known as ROYCE) his father, a miner. Note: the Castleton ROYSE are usually spelled with an 'S', not 'C'. [Contributed by vh on 04 Nov 2005 et seq.]

1766

DAWS FIELDS FRITH MAYNE MIDDLETON RENSHAW REVEL TOWNDROW WORSTENHOLME

RENSHAW, John - of Eckington, Derbys, 1766. sister Elizabeth DAWS;   niece Alice REVEL;   sister Mary FIELDS;   sister Hannah TOWNDROW;   sister Sarah RENSHAW;   nephew Septimus WORSTENHOLME;   nephew Martin WORSTENHOLME (executor) Witnesses: Joseph MAYNE;   John MIDDLETON;   Edward FRITH. Probate 16 Oct 1766. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1769

HALL MALLISON ROYSE STAVELY

ROYSE, William - of Castleton, miner, 11 Jan 1769. whole estate to his wife Sarah, she also to be Executor. Witnesses: Joseph STAVELY,   John MALLISON,   Mi(cah?) HALL. Proved Chesterfield 26 Apr 1769. [Contributed by vh on 04 Nov 2005 et seq.]

1780

GODDARD HALL HARDY HIERON RADFORD ROWLAND SMITH UPTON WEBSTER

RADFORD, Rachel - of Stanley, 3 Aug 1776. son John RADFORD* - main beneficiary;   daughter Rachel RADFORD - interest on investments;   good friend John WEBSTER of Derby - £350;   daughter Elizabeth SMITH and son in law George SMITH of Shoe Hall?   Hertford, farmer - £350 to be invested and interest paid;   daughter Martha GODDARD wife of Rev. Joseph GODDARD of Tideswell - £450 to be invested and interest paid;   good friend and brother in law Samuel ROWLAND, and John WEBSTER - £24 yearly profits from Hansons Farm (left to Rachel by her father), and her estate at Stanley. Two guineas to the poor of Stanley and Two guineas to the poor of Smalley to be paid on the day of burial. Witnesses: Cha: UPTON,   W: HALL,   and Wm: HARDY, Clerks to Mr UPTON. Probate 6 Jun 1780. From the Bagshawe Collection at Sheffield City Library. Extracted by Sheila Rimmington, Jun 2001. Rachel née HIERON was the gr.daughter of non-conformist minister John HIERON (d.1682). [Contributed by rl on 16 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1780

BOURNE HILL REYNOLDS TAYLOR WASHBOURNE

REYNOLDS, John - of Plaistow in the parish of Crich, co. Derby, gentleman, 14 Oct 1780. to my dear wife Susanna REYNOLDS - all my house at Plaistow with stables, barns, cowhouses &c. with land lying S. of the Dark lane (about 16 ac.) which divise to be in consideration of her Dower in my other estate... also use and enjoyment of furniture of her choice (and) also £20 within 1 month of my decease. Executors: my good ffriend the Rev. Laurence BOURNE of Dronfield clerk and my brother Mr. George REYNOLDS - they by sale, mortgage or otherwise raise money to pay debts, &c, and the above legacy from the rest of my real Estate, with the remainder to go to my wife for her life and after her death to my brother George REYNOLDS. Note: John, a renowned Antiquarian, was b.1724, son of John REYNOLDS and Helen nee TAYLOR. Helen TAYLOR was the daughter of Richard TAYLOR and Helen nee HILL, a sister of William HILL d.1722 (both Helen, and her daughter are named in his Will). John had married Susanna dau. of Edward WASHBOURNE, of Pershore co. Worcs, she b.1737 [ex. The Reliquary] [Contributed by sh on 14 Jul 2003 et seq.]

1782

ARTHUR CLARKE DAVY DIDSBURY FLETCHER GLOSSOP HASLAM HILL HIND KELL PILKINGTON RENSHAW SHAW SHIPMAN SIMS STANNILAND SWIFT

RENSHAW, John - of the Birks, Whitwell, Derbys, gentleman, 1782. Trustees: John DAVY of Warsop, Notts;   William DAVY of Warsop, Notts;   Thomas FLETCHER the elder, gentleman of Whitwell. Beneficiaries: Philadelphia SWIFT of Croydon, Surrey;   Mary HIND of Warsop;   Ann STANNILAND of William Wood, Warsop;   Elizabeth SHAW of Cuckney, Notts;   Hannah KELL or HILL of Norton in Cuckney, Notts;   Sarah & Robert DIDSBURY the younger of Birks (Whitwell);   Elizabeth GLOSSOP of the Holme in Whitwell;   Sarah HASLAM (maid servant);   Mrs DIDSBURY of Birks (Whitwell);   James SHIPMAN of Ratcliff;   Thomas FLETCHER the younger of Whitwell;   Robert FLETCHER the younger. Others named: Mr John & Thomas PILKINGTON of Whitwell. Witnesses: George SIMS;   Robt ARTHUR;   Wm CLARKE, attorney, Worksop, Notts. Probate 17 Oct 1782. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1788

BAILEY GODDARD HARRISON RADFORD ROWLAND SMITH

RADFORD, John - of Stanley, co. Derby, Gentleman, 27 Jul 1784. son John RADFORD* Gent & good friend Samuel ROWLAND of Derby, Gentleman;   daughter Elizabeth SMITH of Hide Hall, co. Hertford widow;   daughter Martha GODDARD (wife of the Reverend Joseph GODDARD of Tideswell, Clerk);   daughter Rachel RADFORD. Witnesses: Samuel BAILEY,   Samuel BAILEY Junior,   J HARRISON.   [signs John RADFORD] Probate granted at Derby 14 Oct 1788; before T BUCKENRIDGE, Sur. Estate is not of the Value of 300£ [Contributed by rl on 16 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1797

BRIGHT HOPKINSON RENSHAW SLAGG

RENSHAW, Moses - of Staveley, Derbyshire, 1797. wife (unnamed);   child (unnamed, minor);   brother Thomas RENSHAW. Executors: Mr Paul BRIGHT of Inkersall;   brother Benjamin RENSHAW. Witnesses: John HOPKINSON;   Benjamin RENSHAW;   Thomas SLAGG. Probate 27 Apr 1797. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1797

BENNETT BOWER BRADDOCK DEWHURST GARLICK HEYS RADCLIFFE RIDER SWAIN TURNER WILD

RADCLIFFE, Samuel, of Mottram, Tobacconist, 22 Jul 1796. wife Jane RADCLIFFE,   daughters Jane GARLICK,   Mary SWAIN,   Sarah TURNER,   Betty HEYS;   sons in law William GARLICK of Mottram, Shoemaker,   John TURNER,   Thomas HEYS;   grandson Samuel GARLICK;   tenants Joseph WILD,   John RIDER. Trustees: son in law James SWAIN* of Taxall, Gentleman,   William BOWER* of Hough hill in Dukinfield, Clothier. Witnesses: William BENNETT,   Thomas DEWHURST,   John BRADDOCK. Probate issued 19 Oct 1797  Estate valued at above £600 and under £1000. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1800

ROBINSON

ROBINSON, John, of Glossop, Clothier. (Ad) wife Zipporah ROBINSON*,   sons George ROBINSON*, Shop Keeper;   Robert ROBINSON*, Farmer. Admin. granted 9 Sep 1800. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1801

CLAYTON COLLIS DENMAN RENSHAW WHEATCROFT

RENSHAW, Joseph - of Little Common, Brampton, Derbys, coalminer, 1801. dau Elizabeth DENMAN;   dau Dorothy CLAYTON;   dau Ellen COLLIS;   wife Jane;   sons John, Christopher & James RENSHAW. Landlord: Duke of Devonshire. Witnesses: John WHEATCROFT;   Ob. WHEATCROFT Probate 15 Apr 1801. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1801

ELLIS ROYSE

ROYSE, Jacob - of Castleton, 7 Jan 1797. his wife Margaret the sole beneficiary, she also to be Executor. Witnesses: Jeremy ROYSE,   Henry ELLIS,   Jno ELLIS. Note: in the Lichfield Index he is recorded as James. Proved Chesterfield 23 Apr 1801. [Contributed by vh on 04 Nov 2005 et seq.]

1803

BARKER BETTISON BROMLEY COLEY FARDELL GILES POCKLINGTON RENSHAW VOWE WRIGHT

RENSHAW, Mr John - of Owthorpe, Notts, 1802. (has property in Derbyshire) wife Mary;   sons John & Thomas;   daus Elizabeth, Sarah & Eve RENSHAW;   dau Mary POCKLINGTON;   sister Sarah;   godfather of son Thomas: Thomas BARKER Esq. good friends Sir George BROMLEY Baronet, Jonas BETTISON Esq, John FARDELL Esq. Trustees/Executors: Jonas BETTISON Esq;   sons John & Thomas RENSHAW. Others named: Thoroton POCKLINGTON;   Mrs VOWE (debtor) Landlord: Duke of Rutland. Witnesses: Richard WRIGHT;   Wm COLEY;   Martha GILES. Probate PCC London 8 Mar 1803. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1810

FERN HAYNES HOBSON RENSHAW SHARP SPENCER

RENSHAW, Thomas - of Ible in the parish of Wirksworth, Derbys, farmer, 1810. wife Mary;   son William RENSHAW;   son John RENSHAW;   dau Sarah FERN;   dau Hannah SHARP;   late dau Mary;   grandson Thomas RENSHAW, son of William;   Mary SPENCER natural dau of son William RENSHAW. Witnesses: Robert HOBSON snr of Bonsall;   Robt SPENCER of Ible;   William HAYNES of Winster. Probate 11 Apr 1810. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1812

BOSSLEM GORDON ODDY PARES RICHARDS RICKARDS TUESDALE

RICKARDS, George - of Baslow, Gentleman, 13 Nov 1811. Beneficiaries: great niece Elizabeth Pase RICHARDS;   brother Thomas Pares RICKARDS;   Richard ODDY;   George ODDY grandson of Richard ODDY;   John ODDY son of Richard ODDY. Executors: wife Katherine RICKARDS;   friend John PARES of Leicester;   Thomas GORDON of Cliffe House, Bakewell. Witnesses: Martha TUESDALE;   Alexander BOSSLEM. Probate 25 Jun 1812 - PCC. [Contributed by rd on 30 Jul 2012 et seq.]

1813

GROOBEY JARVIS MILNER RADLEY RENSHAW SCHOLEFIELD STATIN WADKINSON WARDLEY WOODWARD

RENSHAW, John - of Barlborough, Derbys, farmer, 1813. wife Mary;   sons George & John, daus Mary & Sarah RENSHAW;   dau Elizabeth STATIN, wife of John of Bramley Moor in Eckington;   dau Hannah WADKINSON, wife of John of Barlborough;   grandson John RENSHAW, son of son John. Trustees & Executors: friends William JARVIS, John MILNER, Edward SCHOLEFIELD all farmers of Barlborough, & John RADLEY spirit merchant of Whitwell. Witnesses: William WARDLEY;   Ann GROOBEY;   Martha WOODWARD. Probate 2 Apr 1813. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1814

BENNETT DEARNALEY ROBINSON

ROBINSON, James, of Whitfield, Clothier. (Ad) son James ROBINSON* of Whitefield, Clothier,   with other administrators John DEARNALEY* of Whitefield, School Master &   Jorey (?) BENNETT* of Hayfield, Publican;   wife Mary ROBINSON. Admin. granted 22 Mar 1814. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1814

ANDREW ROBINSON

ROBINSON, John, of Glossop, Clothier. (Ad) wife Anne ROBINSON* of Glossop,   with other administrators Robert ROBINSON* of Chunal &   George ANDREW* of Jumble. Admin. extracted 3 Sep 1814. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1819

RENSHAW ROSE SMITH

RENSHAW, Samuel - of Eckington, Derbys, 1819. (Ad) nephew Thomas RENSHAW sicklesmith of Eckington (administrator) Bondsmen: Joseph ROSE appraiser of Eckington;   Thomas SMITH sorting clerk of Lichfield. Probate 14 Oct 1819. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1824

BODEN BRAMLEY BROMLEY COOPER CRESSWELL HOON INCE RENSHAW WOODHOUSE

RENSHAW, John - of Kirk Ireton, Derbys, butcher, 1824. wife Ann;   children Michael, Hannah, Thomas & James (minors) Executors: Robert CRESSWELL yeoman of Idridgehay;   Thomas COOPER yeoman of Ashleyhay. Witnesses: Thomas BROMLEY or BRAMLEY, Clerk;   Samuel HOON cordwainer;   James WOODHOUSE mason. Codicil Witnesses: George BODEN, minister;   Samuel HOON;   Tho Norris INCE. Probate 23 Mar 1824. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1828

RENSHAW

RENSHAW, John - of Chesterfield, Derbys, victualler, 1828. (Ad) son William RENSHAW butcher of Chesterfield (administrator) Probate 31 Oct 1828. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1829

DAKIN FARROW GASKELL HADFIELD HALL HATFIELD NALL PULLISON REVILE ROYSE WRIGHT

ROYSE, Jeremy - of Castleton, miner, 5 May 1827. Bequests: nephew Thomas ROYSE of Macclesfield, shoemaker - £50;   niece Sarah DAKIN (wife of Micah DAKIN, pack thread maker) - £50;   niece Betty NALL (or HALL) (wife of Henry, the Parish Clerk) - £50;   nephew Samuel of Castleton, miner - £50;   nephew Joseph 0f Castleton, Miner - £20 + bed, bedding, clock & a desk;   niece Sarah GASKELL of Harrytown, Ches, widow - £20;   William & Hannah [ROYSE] cotton spinners of Stockport - £10 each;   nephew Thomas HATFIELD of Stockport, labourer - £20. Beneficiaries: [1] nephew Jeremy of Castleton, lead merchant - messuage, house etc where I now dwell+ the stables, the tythe barn adjoining, lately occupied by Thomas WRIGHT with the garden & the backside & the yard in front of the house, all those fields & closes known as Townhead Fields, Mary Beanfield, Great Bean Hill & Little Bean Hill, a dwelling house called Speedwell House & appurtenances occupied by Joseph HADFIELD for the rest of his life & who may continue to show the cavern providing he pays 20/- p.a. to Jeremy & must not obstruct the mine access or workings;   [2] nephew Isaac of Castleton, lead merchant - the houses that Isaac now lives in & its appurtenances and the adjoining house lived in by Mrs. FARROW & the house used as a carpenters shop;   [3] nephew Samuel ROYSE the house where he now lives;   [4] nephews Jeremy &   Isaac are to share the smelting works at Bradwell as tenants in common. Executors: Jeremy & Isaac ROYSE. Witnesses: J? HALL solicitor of Castleton, Tomas REVILE his clerk & John PULLISON officer of excise. Probate 17 Jun 1829. Died 7 May 1829. [Contributed by vh on 04 Nov 2005 et seq.]

1832

CHESTER CROSS FISHER GLOSSOP OXLEY PUNCHABY RENSHAW SCORER

RENSHAW, Benjamin - of Staveley Woodthorpe, Derby, gentleman, 1832. grand-dau Mary RENSHAW;   grand-dau Sarah Ann FISHER;   wife Elizabeth;   dau Ann FISHER;   daus Elizabeth, Hannah, Charlotte & Amelia RENSHAW;   sons Joseph, John & Samuel RENSHAW. Vendor of Property: (Mr?) CROSS. Executors: son John RENSHAW gentleman of Manchester, Lancs;   friends Matthew SCORER gentleman of Staveley Woodthorpe, William GLOSSOP gentleman of Staveley Woodthorpe, & William OXLEY gentleman of Romeley in Clowne. Witnesses: Willm PUNCHABY;   John CHESTER;   William FISHER. Probate Chesterfield 3 May 1832. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1833

BROWN KEATON RENSHAW SMITH

RENSHAW, Joseph - of Barlborough, Derbys, gentleman, 1833. dau Anne SMITH, wife of Samuel;   dau Elizabeth RENSHAW. Trustees: friend Mr Charles BROWN of Barlborough;   son in law Mr Samuel SMITH gentleman of Clowne. Witnesses: Samuel SMITH;   Charles BROWN;   Charles KEATON. Probate 18 Apr 1833. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1833

CARNELL HOOLEY MOODY POTTER RENSHAW

RENSHAW, Thomas - of Geer Lane i/t/p Eckington, Derbys, Sickle Manufacturer, 1833. wife Martha;   sons William, Samuel, Thomas & Joseph RENSHAW;   daus Margaret, Ann, Mary, Sarah & Martha RENSHAW;   grand-daus Jane & Ann, daus of late son Peter RENSHAW;   grandson Peter RENSHAW, son of late son Peter;   grandson Thomas RENSHAW, son of son Thomas. Tenants: Paul CARNELL;   Mary RENSHAW widow;   Richard MOODY. Witnesses: S or L POTTER;   Wm HOOLEY. Probate 10 Oct 1833. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1834

COTTON MORDICK REDFERN ROWBOTTOM

ROWBOTTOM, Isaac - of Stanley, labourer, 3 Jun 1834. Date of death not stated. Beneficiaries: wife Sarah ROWBOTTOM, and after her death to daughter Frances COTTON (wife of John COTTON) and to his grandchildren named as Robert MORDICK, Jane MORDICK, Mary MORDICK, Charles MORDICK, Tempest MORDICK, Isaac MORDICK, Aaron MORDICK (all of Chaddesden);   Edwin ROWBOTTOM of Milford;   Sarah COTTON, Frances COTTON, Mary COTTON & Elisabeth COTTON (all of Stanley);   wife named as sole executrix. Witnesses: Rob. REDFERN and John ROWBOTTOM. Proved at Lichfield 14 Oct 1834. [Contributed by ab on 3 Jan 2001 et seq.]

1835

ARCHER ELLIOTT HOWE RENSHAW RICHARDSON TURNER

RENSHAW, Martha - of Geer Lane in the parish of Eckington, Derbys, widow, 1835. dau Margaret RENSHAW;   dau Ann RICHARDSON, wife of Charles;   dau Sarah TURNER, wife of William;   dau Mary ELLIOTT wife of John;   dau Martha HOWE, wife of Joseph;   son William RENSHAW. Witnesses: John ARCHER;   Jonathan ARCHER. Probate Chesterfield 7 Feb 1835. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1837

HURD KNOTT LOWNDS ROWLAND TWIGGE

ROWLAND, James of Thorpe, shoemaker, 9 Oct 1834. Died 22 Jul 1837. son William ROWLAND* of Thorpe,   son James ROWLAND [of Bradbourne],   daughter Elizabeth ROWLAND, daughter Hannah ROWLAND,   grandaughter Mary KNOTT. Witnesses: Danl HURD,   John TWIGGE,   John LOWNDS. Probate granted at Derby 10 Oct 1837. [Contributed by - on 12 May 2000 et seq.]

1841

MARGERRISON MELLAND RENSHAW SILCOCK WRIGHT

RENSHAW, John - of Little Common, Brampton, Derbys, yeoman, 1841. wife Hannah;   sons-in-law William MARGERRISON slater of Brampton & John SILCOCK collier of Brampton (executors);   grandchildren (unnamed) Witnesses: John WRIGHT of Little Common;   Will MELLAND solicitor. Probate Chesterfield 14 Oct 1841. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1841

ALSOP FISHER JOHNSON PARKER RENSHAW SMITH

RENSHAW, Samuel - of Duckmanton, Derbys, gentleman, 1841. wife Catherine;   daus Hannah, Elizabeth & Martha RENSHAW;   sons Thomas, William, John, Samuel & Joseph RENSHAW. Vendor of property: William SMITH. Executors: sons John RENSHAW gentleman of Duckmanton & Samuel RENSHAW gentleman of Bolsover;   nephew John RENSHAW gentleman of Manchester;   George FISHER gentleman & schoolmaster of Staveley. Witnesses: Geo ALSOP;   Saml JOHNSON;   Wm FISHER. Codicil Witnesses: Geo ALSOP;   Herrod PARKER. Probate Chesterfield 14 Oct 1841. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1843

ALLEN COTTINGHAM FORD HAND HOLMES KNOWLES POOL RENSHAW SILCOCK TURNER

RENSHAW, Ruth - of Brampton, Derbys, spinster, 1843. sister Mary RENSHAW;   sister Dorothy POOL;   sister Susannah SILCOCK;   nephew Joseph TURNER;   niece Hannah TURNER;   niece Anne KNOWLES;   great-nephew Charles FORD (minor);   nephew Isaac TURNER cordwainer of Brampton. Landlord: Duke of Devonshire;   Tenant: Henry HAND. Witnesses: George HOLMES gardener of Chesterfield;   Chas ALLEN, clerk to Mr. COTTINGHAM, solicitor of Chesterfield. Probate Chesterfield 27 Apr 1843. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1844

ROBINSON SCHOFIELD SHEPLEY

ROBINSON, Robert, of Chunal, Farmer. (Ad) wife Mary ROBINSON* of Glossop,   with other administrators James SCHOFIELD* of Glossop &   Joshua SHEPLEY* of Glossop, Victualler. Admin. extracted 22 Feb 1844. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1847

RIDGWAY ROBINSON STIRK TOMLINSON WOOD

ROBINSON, Joseph, of Gnat Hole, Glossop, Clothier, 30 May 1835. wife Mally (Mary) ROBINSON,   sons George ROBINSON*,   Joseph ROBINSON* of Howard Town, Glossop, Draper,   Robert ROBINSON* of Gnat Hole, Glossop, Clothier,   John ROBINSON* of Gnat Hole, Glossop, Clothier;   daughters Mary ROBINSON*, Spinster;   Lettice ROBINSON*, Spinster,   brother Robert ROBINSON,   late daughter Zipporah RIDGWAY,   grandson Samuel Joseph RIDGWAY,   granddaughter Mary RIDGWAY. Witnesses: Mary TOMLINSON,   John WOOD,   Henry STIRK clerk to Mr Mellor Solicitor Ashton under Lyne. Probate extracted 13 Jan 1847. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1848

ROYSE

ROYSE, Isaac - of Castleton, bachelor & surgeon, 1848. (Ad) Admon granted to Isaac ROYSE, senior, gentleman of Castleton for the estate of his son, a batchelor & a surgeon also of Castleton. Note: in the gazetter of this time he is described as a surgeon & clockmaker/ repairer! [Contributed by vh on 04 Nov 2005 et seq.]

1849

HAWKE KIRK MIDDLETON ROSE ROYSE SIDEBOTTOM TYM

ROSE or ROYSE, William - of Loose Hill, Castleton, farmer, 13 Nov 1848. son Isaac the tenantrights etc of the farm held of Miss Francis Tym MIDDLETON;   he is to pay son William;   son Thomas, daughter Alice (wife of Thomas SIDEBOTTOM), daughter Mary, daughter Hannah (wife of Robert HAWKE) - all £2 each, but son Jonathon is to be paid £19/19/0d in outstanding legacies;   wife Catherine to be kept for the rest of her life. Executor: son Isaac. Witnesses: Thomas TYM,   Peter KIRK. Probate to William ROYSE (ROSE in his will) 7 Feb 1849. Died 28 Jan 1849. [Contributed by vh on 04 Nov 2005 et seq.]

1853

BALL CLAYTON COLLIER HIGGINBOTTOM ROBINSON

ROBINSON, James, of Whitfield, Glossop, Farmer & Beerseller, 23 Aug 1850. brother William ROBINSON* of Whitfield, Manager in a Cotton Mill;   executor John COLLIER* of Whitfield, Book Keeper;   sons George & James ROBINSON,   daughter Mary CLAYTON. Witnesses: John HIGGINBOTTOM,   John BALL. Probate granted 19 Jan 1853. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1854

ROBINSON ROWBOTTOM SIDEBOTTOM

ROBINSON, Robert, of Gnat Hole, Glossop, Clothier, 1 Jan 1854. sisters Mary ROBINSON* of Gnat Hole, Spinster,   Lettice ROBINSON* of Gnat Hole, Spinster;   executor Thomas ROBINSON* of Woodbrook, Saddleworth. Witnesses: Nathaniel ROWBOTTOM,   Charles SIDEBOTTOM,   Thomas ROWBOTTOM. Probate granted 23 Feb 1854. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1857

DRABBLE FISHER FRETWELL RENSHAW

RENSHAW, Joseph - of Bell House, Staveley, Derbys, gentleman, 1857. wife Elizabeth;   son Benjamin;   daus Ann, Sarah & Charlotte RENSHAW. Trustees & executors: brother-in-law Samuel RENSHAW farmer of Staveley Woodthorpe;   son-in-law William FISHER schoolmaster of Staveley. Witnesses: Wm DRABBLE;   John DRABBLE;   Wm FRETWELL. Probate PCC London 4 Feb 1857. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1858

CROFTS DRABBLE FISHER FRETWELL RENSHAW

RENSHAW, Samuel - of Bank House, Staveley, Derbys, farmer, 1858. wife Mary;   son (unnamed);   "all my children, sons & daus, born & yet to be". Trustees & executors: friends Robert CROFTS farmer of Slitting Mill, Eckington, William CROFTS miller of Staveley, & William FISHER schoolmaster of Staveley. Witnesses: Wm DRABBLE solicitor of Chesterfield;   Wm FRETWELL. Probate 8 Nov 1858. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1863

BRIGHTMORE CLAYTON DRABBLE FISHER FRETWELL HEATHCOTE RADFORD RENSHAW

RENSHAW, Joseph - of Woodthorpe, Staveley, Derbys, farmer, 1863. wife Sarah;   dau (of 1st wife) Mary BRIGHTMORE, wife of William farmer of Woodthorpe;   eldest son Joseph;   other children (unnamed) Trustees: brother Samuel RENSHAW farmer of Woodthorpe;   brother-in-law George FISHER. Witnesses: Wm DRABBLE;   Joseph HEATHCOTE;   Wm FRETWELL. Codicil Witnesses: Wm DRABBLE;   Jno CLAYTON;   Hy RADFORD. Probate Derby 8 Jun 1863. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1866

GALLEY REDFERN RENSHAW SHORT WHITWORTH

RENSHAW, Thomas - of Chesterfield, Derbys, yeoman, 1866. daus Sarah, Elizabeth & Anne;   son Thomas;   late dau Jane & her 4 children (no surname given) Trustees: friends Richard Snibson WHITWORTH cabinet maker of Chesterfield & Thomas SHORT of Chesterfield. Witnesses: F REDFERN;   George GALLEY. Probate Derby 13 Mar 1866. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1866

BUNTING KNOWLES MELLOR RIDGET ROWLAND WHEELDON

ROWLAND, William - of Thorpe, shoemaker, 12 Mar 1857. Died 3 Sep 1866. wife Alice ROWLAND*, son William ROWLAND*,   William KNOWLES* junior of Brassington,   late William MELLOR,   Hannah RIDGET sister of William MELLOR. Witnesses: George WHEELDON,   Hannah KNOWLES. Signed declaration: by Hannah BUNTING wife of Robert BUNTING,   farmer, that she was formerly Hannah KNOWLES spinster of Hognaston. Probate granted at Derby 29 Dec 1866. [Contributed by - on 12 May 2000 et seq.]

1873

CHAMBERS MARSDEN RENSHAW

RENSHAW, Ralph - of Park Wood Spring, Sheffield, Yorks, file grinder, 1873. (born & buried in Eckington, Derbys) wife Jane (executrix) Witnesses: John CHAMBERS, solicitor, Sheffied;   W C MARSDEN his clerk. Probate Derby 24 Mar 1873. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1873

BEELEY GARLICK ROBINSON TEAGUE

ROBINSON, Joseph, of Norfolk Street, Glossop, Woolen Draper, 22 Mar 1870. wife Mary ROBINSON*,   son Walter ROBINSON*,   son in law John Howard GARLICK*. Witnesses: John TEAGUE Vicar of Whitfield, Glossop,   John BEELEY of Glossop Grocer. Proved 18 Apr 1873. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1874

BOWDEN ELLISON ROBINSON

ROBINSON, Lettice, of Gnat Hole, Glossop, Spinster, 9 Sep 1864. sister Mary ROBINSON*. Witnesses: Thomas Michael ELLISON, Solicitor, Glossop,   James BOWDEN, Clerk to Mr T.M.Ellison. Proved 12 Aug 1874. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1874

RENSHAW UNWIN

RENSHAW, Samuel - of Ridgeway Moor, Derbys, sickle grinder, 1874. wife Hannah (executrix);   children (unnamed) Witnesses: Herbert RENSHAW, sickle grinder;   Joseph UNWIN, sickle maker. Probate Derby 13 Nov 1874. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1881

DRINKWATER ROBINSON

ROBINSON, Mary, of Gnat Hole, Glossop, Spinster, 9 Dec 1876. nephews Frederick ROBINSON*, Henry ROBINSON* (sons of John Robinson);   brother John ROBINSON. Witnesses: Frederick DRINKWATER,   Thomas DRINKWATER, Solicitors, Hyde. Proved 20 May 1881. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1882

BARBER BUSBY CHAPMAN FANSHAW GOSLING RIDGWAY

RIDGWAY, James - of West Handley i/t/p Staveley, Farmer. Died 5 Nov 1882, in West Handley. Beneficiaries: grandson George GOSLING son of my illegitimate daughter Eliza, wife of George GOSLING;   grandaughter Harriet GOSLING;   grandson John GOSLING;   friend (and sole executor) William BARBER*. Witnesses: Robert FANSHAW,   W. R. CHAPMAN signed will 24 Sep 1881. Appraisers: BUSBY & Son, Solicitors, Chesterfield and valued at £40 (3?) 5sh. Probate Derby 12 Nov 1882. [Contributed by jms on 28 Jan 2002 et seq.]

1888

ANDREW BROOKES COLLIER HIBBERT ROBINSON WESTBROOK

ROBINSON, John, of 29 Charlestown Road (formerly of Gnat Hole), Glossop, 18 Jan 1888. nephew James COLLIER*;   executor Thomas ROBINSON* of 29 Charlestown Road, Glossop, Grocer;   Josephine & Anna Maria, daughters of Thomas ROBINSON,   former servant John BROOKES of Sheffield Road, Glossop;   son Frederick ROBINSON. Witnesses: G.J. WESTBROOK,   solicitor with J and H HIBBERT of Hyde,   Albert ANDREW, medical practitioner of 16 High Street, Glossop. Proved 17 Feb 1888. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1895

BAILEY BERRIDGE BOYCOTT CONSTANTINE RENSHAW

RENSHAW, Henry Constantine - of Bank Hall, Chapel en le Frith, Derbys, 1895. sons James, William Henry, Arthur & Edward RENSHAW;   dau Agnes BAILEY wife of Henry. Business: William RENSHAW & Company, Broughton Flax Mills, Lower Broughton, Manchester. Others named: "my late father" (unnamed);   Jonathan CONSTANTINE deceased. Trustees/executors: sons James RENSHAW & William Henry RENSHAW. Witnesses: Jno B BOYCOTT, solicitor, Chapel en le Frith;   Edward BERRIDGE, butler, Bank Hall, Chapel en le Frith. Probate Derby 4 Apr 1895. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1900

ARMITAGE GARLICK HADFIELD MCILQUHAN ROBINSON TAYLOR TRICKETT TWEEDALE WALKDEN WOOLLEY

ROBINSON, Walter, of 12 Norfolk Street, Glossop, Draper, 18 Feb 1897. wife Harriet ROBINSON*;   executors Joseph WALKDEN* of Lord Street, Glossop, Schoolmaster,   David TAYLOR* of Norfolk Street, Glossop, secretary to a limited company;   sisters Zipporah GARLICK,   Hannah ARMITAGE,   Mary WOOLLEY,   Eliza Ann HADFIELD;   sisters in law Ann MCILQUHAN,   Eliza WOOLLEY;   brothers in law William, John Woolley & Thomas WOOLLEY,   John son of brother in law John WOOLLEY. Witnesses: J.W. TWEEDALE, solicitor, of Glossop &   Joseph TRICKETT his clerk. Probate granted 31 Jul 1900. [Contributed by gh on 30 Nov 1999 et seq.]

1905

BUTTERLEY FISHER RENSHAW

RENSHAW, Herbert - of Ridgeway in Eckington, Derbys, sickle grinder, 1905. Trustees/executors: sons Arthur Allen, Thomas & Charles RENSHAW;   also mentions infant children (unnamed) Witnesses: Thomas FISHER, scythe maker of Ridgeway;   Wilfred BUTTERLEY mining engineer of Ridgeway. Probate Derby 21 Jul 1905. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1906

DICKENS HARDY RENSHAW STANTON SYDDALL

RENSHAW, Betsy - of the Hare & Greyhound Inn, Chesterfield, Derbys, widow, 1906. mentions living children (unnamed) Trustees/Executors: friends Hannah DICKENS of Chesterfield, wife of John James DICKENS & Isaac HARDY joiner of Chesterfield. Witnesses: Fras STANTON, solicitor, Chesterfield;   Sydney A SYDDALL, solicitors' clerk. Probate Derby 9 May 1906. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1907

BATEMAN BOOTH RENSHAW SHORT

RENSHAW, Sarah - of Queen Street, Chesterfield, Derbys, spinster, 1907. Executor/Trustee: William SHORT retired draper of 15 Newbold Road, Chesterfield or his son Frank. Beneficiaries: Emily Adelaide SHORT dau of William;   niece Elizabeth Jane BOOTH. Witnesses: Elizabeth Ann SHORT, Queen Street, Chesterfield;   Mary Ann BATEMAN, Queen Street, Chesterfield. Probate Derby 27 Nov 1907. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1908

EATON MORRIS RENSHAW SEEDHOUSE

RENSHAW, Edward - of The Cross, Bonsall, Derbys, 1908. niece Elizabeth MORRIS of The Cross, Bonsall &   her husband Humphrey (executors) Witnesses: Joseph EATON, The Cross, Bonsall;   Edith M SEEDHOUSE, Ember Lane, Bonsall. Probate Derby 25 Feb 1908. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1912

FREARSON KIMPTON RENSHAW

RENSHAW, Henry - of the Newmarket Inn, East Street, Derby, licensed victualler, 1912. wife Alice (executrix) Witnesses: Gertrude KIMPTON, waitress, 28 Whiston Street, Derby;   Walter FREARSON, 5 Parker Street, Derby, solicitor's clerk. Probate Derby 29 Feb 1912. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1913

RENSHAW STANTON SYDDALL

RENSHAW, Thomas Briddon - of Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbys, grocer, 1913. wife Emma (executrix) Witnesses: Frd S STANTON, solicitor, Chesterfield;   Sydney A SYDDALL, solicitor's clerk. Probate Derby 31 May 1913. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1914

CHISHOLM HALL PAGE RENSHAW SMITH TURNER

RENSHAW, John - of 62 Pear Tree Street, Derby, coach body maker, 1914. sister Ann CHISHOLM;   late wife's sisters Sarah TURNER & Emma PAGE;   nephew Ernest HALL. Executors: William PAGE of 64 Pear Tree Street & Emma his wife. Witnesses: Ric J SMITH railway clerk of 41 Dairy House Road, Derby;   Annie SMITH spinster of 41 Dairy House Road. Probate Derby 31 Aug 1914. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1919

BLOCKLEY HINKLEY LEONARD MASLEN RENSHAW

RENSHAW, John - of 35 St Thomas Street, Brampton, Chesterfield, Derbys, 1919. sons John William, Thomas & Samuel RENSHAW;   dau Elizabeth Ann BLOCKLEY wife of William Arthur;   dau Minnie LEONARD wife of Lawrence. Executors: sons John William & Thomas RENSHAW. Witnesses: E MASLEN, 6 Rhodesia Road, Chesterfield;   Edith HINKLEY, 39 St Thomas Street, Chesterfield. Probate Derby 1 Aug 1919. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1919

BARBER CROOKES MOORE RENSHAW WILLIAMS

RENSHAW, Benjamin - of Batley Farm, Pleasley, Derbys, farmer, 1919. sons David, Benjamin & William;   daus Mary RENSHAW, Dora Ann CROOKES, & Alice MOORE. Trustees/Executors: son David RENSHAW farmer of Newbound Mill, Notts & John CROOKES farmer of Oakerthorpe, Alfreton. Witnesses: Robert BARBER jnr, solicitor, Nottingham;   E D WILLIAMS, his clerk. Probate Derby 31 Oct 1919. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

1928

EDDOWES HANDLEY HICKLING LOWE RUSHTON

RUSHTON, Aaron - of Borrowash, co.Derby, retired butcher, 16 May 1922. Executors & Trustees: George Rose EDDOWES, 34 Iron Gate, Derby, gentleman, and Joseph HANDLEY of Ockbrook, railway official - bequeath them my property to sell &c. and divide proceeds into 3 parts - one to my son Arthur Aaron RUSHTON of Draycott, and invest the other 2 parts in trust securities and pay income to my son William Thomas RUSHTON during his life or until his present wife shall die or go to live apart from him... and upon (his) death (securities representing same) transferred to son Arthur Aaron RUSHTON absolutely.   Signed, with Witnesses: D HICKLING, 13 Sadler Gate Derby, Solicitors Clerk;   K LOWE, 30 Wheeldon Ave, Derby, Solicitors Clerk. Probate 15 Nov 1928 at Derby to the Executors. Resworn Jan 1929 £903-1-10. [Contributed by a on 12 Dec 2004 et seq.]

1937

BINLEY FAULKNER HARRISON LOCKER RENSHAW

RENSHAW, James - of Millington Green, Biggin by Hulland, Derbys, 1937. sons Charles, George & Arthur RENSHAW;   son Alfred overseas;   friend Mrs LOCKER. Executor: son George RENSHAW carpenter of Park End, Repton. Purchaser of testator's cottage (named in appended note): Mrs Annie BINLEY of 7 Fleeman Grove, West Bridgford, Notts. Witnesses: Herbert W FAULKNER;   Edith HARRISON. [Contributed by cr on 13 Jan 2011 et seq.]

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