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To whomever is interested:
I recently received some new (to me) records of Churchills from Somerset
files. The information came from Windy Angrove an English researcher who
is a volunteer for lookups in the Somerset-Frome area. I thought it might
be of general interest.
The records are for individuals living in the Churchill Family's
Somerset-Devon transition period (1165 to 1300). This is the period
between the early de Courcils and the later de Churchills. It should be
noted that the exact Churchill descendency path through this period is not
known but was speculated by 17th and 18th century historians. There is
little doubt that these individuals are Churchill family members. However,
it should be emphasized that their association to both the early Devon and
present day Churchill family lines is not known.
For information, I have included speculation on how these individuals may
have fit in the Churchill descendency in brackets [ ] after each entry.
Again, I must emphasize that the bracketed comments are simply pure
speculation but based on the known Churchill ancestors of the period.
Please don't get carried away by my speculation.
Somerset Pleas 1272 - 1279; 1280; 1189 - 1257
Extracts of court cases. Indexed
Somersetshire Pleas, approx. 1243:
"Walter the writer, Warine de Bristoll, John Tyrel and three other strange
thieves, fled to the church of Chirchehull after they had robbed William de
Churchehill, and abjured the realm. It is not known who they were, but let
full enquiry be made concerning John Tyrel."
[Based on the entry, this William de Churchehill was an adult in 1243. The
wording suggests that he was a land holder of station; however, note that
no honorific title such as Mr. is used in association with him.
Chronologically this William would fit as a child of Wandrile de Curcell
(b. bef 1165). In the early 1200s this Wandrile still had possession of
the de Courcil ancestral holding of Fisherton in Wiltshire and (circa 1213)
was still holding a portion of the 100 of Frome, Somersetshire. Frome may
have been the original de Courcil seat. We know that Wandrile held his
portion of the 100 of Frome for one-third of a knight's fee. This William
may actually have been Wandrile's heir. that being the case Pagan (who is
speculated as the Devon Churchill ancestor) was actually a younger son.
This could explain the Churchill migration to Devon. It should be noted
that due to English entail law prior to this period, only the heir carried
the family name as we do today. In this period the law (or practice) was
changing such that younger sons were being allowed to carry their family
names (surnames) into adulthood. This reference is interesting in that it
shows that a "Churchill" like surname spelling was being used in this early
period. This is the earliest occurrence of a Churchill like spelling that
I have seen -- with the exception of Pagan.]
Exchequer Lay Subsidy 1327:
Westbury, Nicholao de Churchull. 2 shillings
Ashbrittel, Johanne de Churchulle, 3 shillings
[These names are significant in that they appear in Somerset after the time
of the Devon migration. This indicates that the Churchill families did not
die out in Somerset until after this period. These individuals would have
been adults in 1327. Chronologically they are in the generation of the
children of Elias and Sarah (Wildworthy) de Chirchil. Elias was born in
Somerset but settled in Devon and is associated with Clifton, Rockbeare and
the hamlet of Churchill in Devon. These individuals could have been
undocumented children of Elias and Sarah but more likely were near
relatives (a niece and nephew perhaps).]
(Feet of Fines 1307 - 1377; 1377 - 1399; 1399 - 1461
Land transactions. Indexed.)
Feet of Fines 1347-1399:
"1377 Thomas Tille and John Churchehull in land transfer - they are the
deforciants. It refers to 'Yvelton and lands in Devon and Cornwall' but no
detail."
[This John Churchehull may be a previously unknown individual but could be
John the son of Elias and Emma (de la Willhurde) de Churchulle or possibly
their grandson through Bartholomew de Churchill. The name spelling implies
the former; however, the fact that the Latin "de" is not used suggests this
John is from the generation of the second Elias rather than the first
Elias. The mention of John Tille is interesting. Could this John Tille be
an ancestor of Grace (Tylle) Churchill the wife of Thomas Churchill of
Rockbeare?]
1384: "John Churchulle and a number of others buy lands in Devon and
Dorset and also Bere juxta Alre, and land in Somerton and Heghamme
and Lymington, for 500 pounds sterling."
[This may be the historian George Lipscombe's John de Churchill the son of
Bartholomew.]
If there are any early Churchill buffs out there I would appreciate hearing
your opinions or comment on these individuals.
Regards,
Bill Churchill
Does anyone have information on John Drew the husband of Hannah2 Churchill
(b. 12 Nov 1649 at Hobbs Hole) Plymouth.
My information is that Hannah's husband John Drew was the grandson of Sir
Edward Drew of Killerton in Broad Clyst, Devon. A Devon researcher who was
doing work for me confirmed the existance of Sir Edward Drew in Broad Clyst
in the correct time frame but was unable to find a grandson John.
Does anyone have information on John Drew of Plymouth's Devon family?
Bill Churchill
I am searching for Chercelle, Cherchile, Churchile and Curcell in
Somersetshire and Wiltshire in the time period between 1165 and 1300 and
having trouble finding sources.
Can anyone suggest possible sources of records or provide information on
individuals with these or like surnames?
Regards,
Bill Churchill
Item # 308205156
Memories of Owen Humphrey Churchill and his Family, printed in 1950, is up
for auction at EBay. There is more in the description of the book at EBay.
I'm not the seller, have no connection to EBay and do not stand to profit
from the book in any way.
Just thought someone might be interested in the book.
Marion Scherer
Received this from a friend and thought everyone might find it interesting:
In the year 1900...
The average life expectancy was forty-seven
Only 14 percent of homes had bathtubs.
Only 8 percent had telephones. (A three minute call from Denver to New York
cost eleven dollars)
There were only 8,000 cars in the US and 144 miles of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 miles per hour.
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower.
The average wage was 22 cents an hour. The average worker made between
$200.00 and $400.00 annually. An accountant expected to earn $2,000.00 per
year, a dentist, $2,500.00, a vet between $1,500 and $4000. per year. A
mechanical engineer, about $5,000 a year.
More than 95% of all births took place at home.
90% of all physicians had no college education. Instead they attended medical
schools, many of which were condemned in the press by the government as
"substandard."
Sugar cost 4 cents a pound, Eggs, 14 cents a dozen, and coffee, 15 cents a
pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month and used borax or egg yolks as
shampoo.
Five leading causes of death were, 1) Pneumonia and influenza, 2) TB, 3)
Diarrhea, 4) Heart disease, and 5) Stroke.
The American flag had 45 stars.
Drive-by shootings in which teenage boys galloped down the street on horses,
carriages, or anything else, were an ongoing problem in Denver and other
large cities in the West.
The population of LasVegas was 30.
There was no Mother's or Father's Day.
One in ten adults couldn't read or write. Only 6% graduated high school.
230 reported murders in the US.
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter, and
according to one pharmacist, "Heroin cleans the complexion, gives buoyancy to
mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is in fact a perfect guardian of
health."
Coca-Cola contained cocaine instead of caffeine.
Punchcard data processing had recently been developed, and early predecessors
of the modern computer were used for the first time by the government to help
compile the 1900 census.
I visited the Everton site. It looks like a book store. I did a name
search and the only information obtained was a submitter name. Of what use
is this site?
-----Original Message-----
From: Cludy52(a)aol.com [SMTP:Cludy52@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 7:06 PM
To: CHURCHILL-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Everton's Roots Cellar - free until April 3rd
I received information today from another list that Everton's roots cellar
is
available free until April 3rd. Apparently the free period began this past
Monday - better late than never.
The site address is:
http://www.everton.com/roots-cellar
Marion Scherer