Ryeland Family Tree
The Genealogy of the Ryeland and connected Families
Mary Ann PITCHFORD
Aft 1775 - Yes, date unknown1. Mary Ann PITCHFORD was born after 1775 (daughter of Francis PITCHFORD and Ann KNOWLTON); and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: A7BF4B5B8EE64D9E9FE4F42ACF653769E074
Notes:
Birth:
She was under the age of 21 when her mother's will was written in 1796
2. Francis PITCHFORD was born on 14 Jun 1752 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; was christened on 14 Jun 1752 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England (son of Francis PITCHFORD and Mary JENNINGS); died in Aug 1788 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; was buried on 8 Aug 1788 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 258B59EB60874D889710BBF2E0D3290FEFF7
- Occupation: 4 Jun 1773, Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; Husbandman
Notes:
Died:
Based on Ann's remarriage
Buried:
Hemel burial register
"Buried at Meetin" a confusing comment as it seems to indicate he may have been a non-conformist possibly a Quaker (meeting house). Yet his parents were not and he was married in the Church of England.Francis married Ann KNOWLTON on 15 Jun 1773 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England. Ann (daughter of Thomas KNOWLTON and Mary) was born about 1752; died before 1811. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Ann KNOWLTON was born about 1752 (daughter of Thomas KNOWLTON and Mary); died before 1811. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 3F16B0621D9C495AAD3EECFEA6F63289EFE7
- Residence: 25 Apr 1796, Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; Crouchfield
- Will: 25 Apr 1796; PCC Prob 11/1526 1811
Notes:
Youngest Daughter
Birth:
Was "21 years and upwards" in 1773 when marriage bond was taken
Not yet 21 years old and "youngest daughter" in her father's will written 18 June 1757
Age listed as 56 in her 1809 marriage to William TURNER
Christened:
Unable to find a will for Ann or her siblings, it's possible they were baptised in non-conformist chapels in the area as there is some indication that the family flirted with the non-conformist movement. The records for those chapels have not survived.
Hampshire Record Office copy of the baptism of Ann Knowlton gave the following, either it is the wrong Ann or the father's name was recorded incorrectly. At this point it can't be used given this problem.
1753 Bramshaw baptism register Hampshire
Anne daughter of William and Mary Knowlton June 9
Will:
Will Ann Turner herebefore Pitchford - Via Rod Wise
PCC Prob 11/1526 1811.
This is the last will and testament of Ann Pitchford of Couchfield in the Parish of Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire ****** form following that is to say first and ****I commend my soul into the hand of Almighty God my maker and etc etc that is to say ** executors pay funeral expenses that it is my wish to be buried as near as convenient to my last loving husband Francis Pitchford and to my dear" Mary Ann Pitchford all my wearing cloaks and the clok that stands in the ******* I will last that my sons William & Francis Pitchford shall have all the * * that was my brothers equally divided between them. I will that my goods and chattels plate & and * with my money in funds shall be equally divided between my three children William, Francis and Mary Ann Pitchford at the arrival of their twenty one years and not until that age provided * before my childrens of the age of 21. I * that my personal estate shall be sold and the money arising from such sale be placed in the funds ar interest * in the funds at my decease shall divided equally between my three children provided my children shall be with 21 years old at my decease it is my wish that my personal property shall be equally divided between them as it may be you agreeable to them to have the personals than to have them sold and for the * of the * * to my children I request my dear friend Jonathon * London my loving brother Edward Hill
To take upon themselves * of acting as executors to tend my last will and testament
To which I put my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of April 1796 Ann Pitchford
Witness to the signing Thomas Ease, Sarah Hill.
Proved at London 1811
Died:
Will proved at London 1811Notes:
Married:
Hemel Hempstead marriage register:
Francis Pitchford of this parish bachelor and Ann Knowlton of the same spinster were married in this chuch by licence this fifteenth day of June 1773 by me, Rice Hughes, Curate. In the presence of John? Moseley, Mary Knowlton, Mariah Pitchford Jos. Hill.Children:
- William PITCHFORD was born after 1775; and died.
- 1. Mary Ann PITCHFORD was born after 1775; and died.
- Francis Knowlton PITCHFORD was born in 1777 in Crouch Fields, Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; died on 9 Feb 1863 in South Benfleet, , Essex, England; was buried on 14 Feb 1863 in Saint Pancras, , Middlesex, England.
Generation: 3
4. Francis PITCHFORD was born on 27 May 1719; was christened on 16 Jun 1719 in Ivinghoe, , Buckinghamshire, England (son of John PITCHFORD and Rebecca); died in 1783 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; was buried in 1783 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 9772190640EF48B89B5C1917CB8976428AB1
- Occupation: 4 Nov 1750, Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; Mealman
- Occupation: 14 Jun 1752, Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; Mealman
Notes:
Confirm with additional sources
Birth & Christening record (and hence Parents) chosen based on proxmity to known location
Occupation:
Maria Pitchford (daughter) baptism
Occupation:
Source: Francis Pitchford (his son) baptism record.
Buried:
From the Hemel burial registerFrancis married Mary JENNINGS in 1746 in Abbots Langley, , Hertfordshire, England. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Mary JENNINGS and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: C4B817B84393456D83B38D9C7A3726FE07CC
Notes:
Confirm with additional sources
No match for birth in same area in IGI Aug 2005Children:
- Maria PITCHFORD was born in 1750; was christened on 4 Nov 1750 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; and died.
- 2. Francis PITCHFORD was born on 14 Jun 1752 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; was christened on 14 Jun 1752 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; died in Aug 1788 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; was buried on 8 Aug 1788 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England.
6. Thomas KNOWLTON was born about 1720 (son of Thomas KNOWLTON and Elizabeth); died before 18 Apr 1778; was buried on 18 Apr 1778 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 4E29E455FC5C4336A3389E8549A6020F7F6E
- Residence: Park Street, , Hertfordshire, England
- Residence: 18 Jun 1757, Crouch Fields, Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; Crouchfield
- Will: 18 Jun 1757, Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; PROB11/1041
- Military: 1765, Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England
- Residence: 1765, Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; Boxted Side
Notes:
Birth:
Estimate based on his military service. He served in 1765, the upper age for the service at that time was 45 years old.
Likely under the age of 22/24 when his grandfather's will was written in 1741
Will:
Extracted details:
Testator - Thomas Knowlton of Crouchfield Hemel Hempstead
Eldest son - Thomas Knowlton
Eldest daughter - Mary Knowlton
Loving wife - Mary Knowlton - executrix
Youngest son - William Knowton
Youngest daughter - Ann Knowton
Mother - Elizabeth Knowlton
With to be buried in St. Stephens [St. Albans]
Copyhold and freehold land mentioned in Hemel and Berkhampstead St. Peter
Signed by testator 18 June 1757 Probate granted to Mary Knowton 24 April 1778
Buried:
Wish to be buried in St. Stephens [St Albans]
St. Stephen St. Albans Burials
21 April 1778 - affd.* returned - Mr Thoms Knowlton from Park Street was buried April 18 Mary Knowton was buried Mary 26 1795.
* at this time an addifavit had to be produced to say the person had been buried in whool otherwise there was a fine - it was to help England's wool trade!Thomas married Mary. Mary died before 26 May 1795; was buried on 26 May 1795 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Mary died before 26 May 1795; was buried on 26 May 1795 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 3060514970D4468A876084A84E5530E70B6B
- Residence: 19 Feb 1793, Bovingdon, , Hertfordshire, England; Box Lane
- Will: 19 Feb 1793, Bovingdon, , Hertfordshire, England; PROB 11/1265
Notes:
Will:
Testatrix - Mary Knowlton of Box Lane Bovingdon
Son - Thomas Knowlton
Daughter - Mary Knowlton
Daughter - Ann Pitchford widow
Grandchildren - Sons and daughter of Ann Pitchford - Mary Ann, William, and Francis Pitchford
Samuel Hall of Clapton Mx. executor
Dated 19 Feb 1793 Signed by testatrix
Probate granted to Mary Knowton spinster 15 September 1795
Buried:
St. Stephen St. Albans Burials
21 April 1778 - affd.* returned - Mr Thoms Knowlton from Park Street was buried April 18 Mary Knowton was buried Mary 26 1795.
* at this time an addifavit had to be produced to say the person had been buried in whool otherwise there was a fine - it was to help England's wool trade!Children:
- Thomas KNOWLTON was born about 1736; died before 15 Sep 1795; was buried on 22 Jun 1795 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England.
- Mary KNOWLTON was born about 1738; and died.
- 3. Ann KNOWLTON was born about 1752; died before 1811.
- William KNOWLTON was born about 1754; died before 19 Feb 1793.
Generation: 4
8. John PITCHFORD was born in 1674; was christened on 25 Jul 1674 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England (son of Francis PITCHFORD); and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 4CF1DB22CC124975B06C3C0110FA6317B3CC
Notes:
Confirm with additional sources
No marriage in IGI June 2004
Christening record (and hence Parents) chosen based on proxmity to known location, age and fathers nameJohn married Rebecca. Rebecca and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Rebecca and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: F5CF4CB6B08747ADA45D573B365236CD0FA2
Notes:
Confirm with additional sources
No marriage in IGI June 2004Children:
- Henry PITCHFORD was born on 19 May 1709; was christened on 10 Jun 1709 in Ivinghoe, , Buckinghamshire, England; and died.
- John PITCHFORD was born on 3 May 1711; was christened on 21 May 1711 in Ivinghoe, , Buckinghamshire, England; and died.
- John PITCHFORD was born on 29 Jun 1712; was christened on 23 Jul 1712 in Ivinghoe, , Buckinghamshire, England; and died.
- Elizabeth PITCHFORD was born on 20 Jul 1714; was christened on 16 Aug 1714 in Ivinghoe, , Buckinghamshire, England; and died.
- Jeremia PITCHFORD was born on 8 Oct 1716; was christened on 3 Dec 1716 in Ivinghoe, , Buckinghamshire, England; and died.
- 4. Francis PITCHFORD was born on 27 May 1719; was christened on 16 Jun 1719 in Ivinghoe, , Buckinghamshire, England; died in 1783 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; was buried in 1783 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England.
- Rebecca PITCHFORD was christened on 11 Dec 1721 in Ivinghoe, , Buckinghamshire, England; and died.
12. Thomas KNOWLTON (son of Thomas KNOWLTON); died before 11 Aug 1731 in Crouch Fields, Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England; was buried on 11 Aug 1731 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: F05000C79A2442259F9EA35E3CF7CE3BA60E
- Occupation: Wheelwright
- Residence: Crouch Fields, Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England
- Will: 16 Jul 1731, Crouch Fields, Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England
Notes:
Will:
Thomas Knowlton of Crouchfield Hemel Hempstead wheelwright dated 16 July 1731. [PROB11/646/229]
Wish to be buried in St. Stephens
Wife - Elizabeth
Aunt - Anna Kentish
Copyhold land in Hemel Hempstead and Westbrook Hay
Son William - left copyhold land in Crouchfield and Boxmoor
Daughter Ann - Land in Crouchfield
Son Thomas - Land in St. Stephens and Hemel Hempstead
Left money to the Poor in Hemel Hempstead
Probate granted 26 aug 1731 to Elizabeth Knowlton, Thomas Knowlton and Anna Kentish.
Buried:
St. StephensThomas married Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Elizabeth Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 62C350C928E14202B09B18AB2D67CEB0AB2C
Notes:
Died:
After 1741 as she was mentioned in her father in laws will of that yearChildren:
- William KNOWLTON and died.
- Ann KNOWLTON and died.
- 6. Thomas KNOWLTON was born about 1720; died before 18 Apr 1778; was buried on 18 Apr 1778 in Hemel Hempstead, , Hertfordshire, England.