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Ryeland Family Tree
The Genealogy of the Ryeland and connected Families
William SKEY
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1. William SKEY was born in 1678; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: C52D1A678A54419DBA2872205B87BF81C5F1
William married on 17 Dec 1677 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Anne SKEY
was christened on 5 Oct 1702 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England; and died.
- 3. William SKEY
was born in Falfield, , Gloucestershire, England; was christened on 7 Nov 1704 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England; died in 1767 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
- 4. Mabel SKEY
was christened on 1 Oct 1706 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England; and died.
- 5. Joanna SKEY
was christened on 2 Jun 1708 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England; and died.
- 6. Thomas SKEY
was christened on 9 Jan 1710 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England; and died.
Generation: 2
2. Anne SKEY (1.William1) was christened on 5 Oct 1702 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England; and died.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 0AE6A2E0216B4183B996FEB97A62BF1A7DB9
3. William SKEY (1.William1) was born in Falfield, , Gloucestershire, England; was christened on 7 Nov 1704 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England; died in 1767 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: DEC0AF0FFA664622B736E59B089F4239B3CE
William married Martha BROADRIBB in 1728 in High Littleton, Somerset, England. Martha was born about 1702; died in 1767. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Betty SKEY
was born on 11 Oct 1731 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England; died on 26 Dec 1802 in Hallatrow, , Somerset, England; was buried on 29 Dec 1802 in Hallatrow, , Somerset, England.
- 8. Sarah SKEY
was born in 1734; died on 19 Jul 1801 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
- 9. William SKEY
was born about 1737; died in 1803.
4. Mabel SKEY (1.William1) was christened on 1 Oct 1706 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England; and died.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: E6D4D46ED9A1452D9D1D279458BDD5569D70
5. Joanna SKEY (1.William1) was christened on 2 Jun 1708 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England; and died.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 07988D76212C476A833C706CE1714E290410
6. Thomas SKEY (1.William1) was christened on 9 Jan 1710 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England; and died.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 8FF14FA36487441DA9C123F5748E2484EA42
Generation: 3
7. Betty SKEY (3.William2, 1.William1) was born on 11 Oct 1731 in Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England; died on 26 Dec 1802 in Hallatrow, , Somerset, England; was buried on 29 Dec 1802 in Hallatrow, , Somerset, England.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: BC417533DDC54C8BB323F39890EFACB55F8B
Notes:
(Research):Likely Christening from IGI 11 OCT 1731 Thornbury, Gloucester, England
Family/Spouse: Robert PURNELL. Robert (son of John PURNELL and Anna HILL) was born on 1 Sep 1728 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; died on 8 Feb 1813 in Hallatrow, , Somerset, England; was buried on 12 Feb 1813 in Hallatrow, , Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Sarah PURNELL
died in Nov 1756 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
- 11. Betty PURNELL
was born about 1751 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; died in Sep 1751 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
- 12. William Skey PURNELL
was born on 16 Jul 1752 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; and died.
- 13. Betty PURNELL
was born in 1756 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; died on 20 Oct 1849 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; was buried on 26 Oct 1849 in Hallatrow, , Somerset, England.
- 14. Sarah PURNELL
was born in 1758 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; died on 20 Feb 1832 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
- 15. John PURNELL
was born about 1765 in Somerset, England.
8. Sarah SKEY (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1734; died on 19 Jul 1801 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: F59F8CCE33EC464AA14DD39DBF45AFBE6CAA
Family/Spouse: Richard READ. Richard was born in 1718; died on 14 Apr 1777 in High Littleton, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Robert READ
was born in 1752 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; died on 22 Mar 1759 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
- 17. Richard READ
was born in 1762; died on 4 May 1826 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
9. William SKEY (3.William2, 1.William1) was born about 1737; died in 1803.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 1DE729BCC4B14036849DFECF8C0EB1B2BF2C
Family/Spouse: Jane. Jane was born about 1744; died in 1772. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Jane SKEY
was born in Aug 1770 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; died in 1865 in Clutton, , Somerset, England.
Generation: 4
10. Sarah PURNELL (7.Betty3, 3.William2, 1.William1) died in Nov 1756 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 8692B6EAD18F4506BBC1BF035AE89A0F8CA8
- Alt. Death: Nov 1756
11. Betty PURNELL (7.Betty3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born about 1751 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; died in Sep 1751 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 8CCF7EB08A8244A9BC0B3BD5AFCE9529948D
12. William Skey PURNELL (7.Betty3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born on 16 Jul 1752 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; and died.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: EDEE71E8B1CE4BFEB19715E7447AE1CEAD72
Notes:
Lady JONES - Mr. (William) SKEY, Lifehold [Held by the life of W
Family/Spouse: Sarah GREEN. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
William married Jane SALMON on 31 Aug 1779 in Midsomer Norton, , Somerset, England. Jane and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. William Skey PURNELL
was born on 29 Jan 1807 in Croydon, , Surrey, England; and died.
- 20. Robert PURNELL
was born on 4 Aug 1809 in Croydon, , Surrey, England; and died.
13. Betty PURNELL (7.Betty3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1756 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; died on 20 Oct 1849 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; was buried on 26 Oct 1849 in Hallatrow, , Somerset, England.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 3F0EEBF165994984AD33DB50BF8B1C55BA4F
- Address: Betty Purnell; Address:
Hallatrow Cottage in 1841
Hallatrow Cottage in 1841
Notes:
Will proved at PCC and names four nieces (Betty Skey Cox, Martha Broardri bb Green, Sarah Breach and Sarah Coventry)
Transcript of will of Betty Purnell of Hallatrow, within the parish of Hi gh Littleton, Somerset
Proved 18th January 1851 at PCC (ref PROB 11/2126 q60 f80)
This is the last will and testament of me, Betty Purnell of Hallatrow with in the parish of High Littleton in the county of Somerset, spinster. Wher eas I am entitled to the mines veins and seams of coal ore, minerals and m etals in and under all the piece of meadow or pasture ground variously cal led or known by the name of Rowdens Grip containing by estimation four acr es and a half (more or less) situate lying and being in the parish of Paul ton in the said county of Somerset * * said piece of ground was sometime s ince known * to Rowdens14. Sarah PURNELL (7.Betty3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1758 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; died on 20 Feb 1832 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 24571A017BC043D99D35ED9DEC0EF484BB55
Notes:
Will proved at PCC and names brothers William Skey Purnell and John Purnel l
Transcript of the will of Sarah Purnell of Hallatrow, Somerset
Proved 27th July 1832 (PROB 11/1801 q396 f 359)
This is the last will and testament of Sarah Purnell of Hallatrow with t he parish of High Littleton in the county of Somerset, spinster. I give a nd bequeath unto my brother William Skey Purnell the sum of one hundred po unds. Also I give and bequeath unto my brother John Purnell the sum of o ne hundred pounds. * said two legacies I herby direct shall be paid at t he expiration of twelve months next after my decease all the rest resid ue and remainder of my estate and property as well * as * and also a ll my monies and securities for money and other effects whatsoever a nd * I give devise and bequeath unto my dear sister Betty Purne ll to * to *** executors and administrator for ever and I do hereby nomina te executor appoint my said sister Betty Purnell sole executrix of th is my will hereby revoking all other wills and declaring this to be my on ly last will and testament. In witness * I have to * my last will and tes tament set my hand and seal this second day of December one thousand eig ht hundred and fifteen Sarah Purnell. Signed sealed published and * by t he said testator Sarah Purenll as * for her last will and testament in t he presence of us who in her presence and * her * and in the presen ce of * as witnesses Richard Langford Hallatrow, Somt; Frances Langford; J no Hill Clerk to Mr Langford.
Proved at London 27th June 1832 before the judge by the Oath of Betty Purn ell, Spinster the sister and sole Executrix to whom admon was granted bei ng first sworn (by *) to administer.15. John PURNELL (7.Betty3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born about 1765 in Somerset, England.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 73BB31225E3742859A47D8BCD7365BC37D87
- Occupation: Schoolmaster according Betsy Skey Purnell's baptism entry
Notes:
Death before 1851 maybe before 1836 Possible but unconfirmed christening from IGI 22 June 1767 Presbyterian, Ashwick, Somerset, England JOHN PURNELL School master according to baptism of his second daughter in 1824; son of Robert Purnell and Betty nee Skey; m. ELIZABETH
(Research):Possible but unconfirmed christening from IGI 22 JUN 1767 Presbyterian, Ashwick, Somerset, England
Died:
Before 1851 maybe before 1836Family/Spouse: Elizabeth HILL. Elizabeth (daughter of William HILL and Jane WHITE) was born about 1767 in Kingston, , , Jamaica; died in 1861 in Melksham, , Wiltshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. John PURNELL
was born on 26 Nov 1792 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; was christened on 30 Sep 1794 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; died on 13 Nov 1809 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England.
- 22. Robert PURNELL
was born on 10 Mar 1794 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; was christened on 30 Sep 1794 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; died in Jun 1857 in Melksham, , Wiltshire, England.
- 23. Henry PURNELL
was born on 14 Sep 1796 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; was christened on 2 Oct 1796 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; and died.
- 24. Fisher PURNELL
was born on 28 May 1798 in Somerset, England; was christened on 10 Jun 1798 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; died on 5 Nov 1857 in Stoke Lane, Somerset, England.
- 25. Charles Salmon PURNELL
was born on 8 Aug 1799 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; died in 1850 in Stoke Lane, Somerset, England.
- 26. Hill PURNELL
was born about 1801 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; was christened on 27 Sep 1801 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; died in Sep 1888 in Glamorgan, Wales.
- 27. Martha Broadribb PURNELL
was born on 4 Jan 1803 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; was christened on 10 Jun 1803 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; died on 31 Mar 1896 in Shepton Mallet, , Somerset, England.
- 28. Betty Skey PURNELL
was born on 3 May 1804 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; died on 14 Oct 1861 in Stoke Lane, Somerset, England.
- 29. Sarah PURNELL
was born on 13 Dec 1805 in Holcombe, , Somerset, England; and died.
- 30. Joseph PURNELL
was born on 18 Dec 1807 in Somerset, England; and died.
16. Robert READ (8.Sarah3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1752 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; died on 22 Mar 1759 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 6520FA4F4B3F468ABC025AC94353A6CB10C1
17. Richard READ (8.Sarah3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1762; died on 4 May 1826 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 2DA6E7B2BFAF4841A591BEDA4AD09FDEC851
Family/Spouse: Frances GOLDFINCH. Frances was born in 1770; died on 12 Apr 1829 in High Littleton, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Mary Anne READ
was born in 1801; died on 5 Feb 1851 in High Littleton, Somerset, England.
- 32. Frances Skey READ
was born in 1803; died on 22 Sep 1890.
18. Jane SKEY (9.William3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born in Aug 1770 in High Littleton, Somerset, England; died in 1865 in Clutton, , Somerset, England.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: AA124E8B07974DE285B953D6F8F0459389EA
Family/Spouse: Peter Edward SCOBELL. Peter was born about 1756; died in 1820. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]