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James was born in Chowan Precinct, North Carolina, and died in Guilford around 1781. His wife, Millicent, bore him seven children.

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Notes for William Cabel Rives: Land Deeds in Chowan Preceinct, Abemarle, Edgecomb, Granville and Craven counties in Virginia.

Born in Virginia and dying later in Granville, North Carolina, William Cabel Rives amassed land ownership throughout Virginia, staking deeds in Chowan Precinct, Albemarle, Edgecomb, Granville, and Craven counties. He married his wife [ca. 1680-?] around 1700 in Virginia, and had nine children. After his first wife�s death, he married Margaret Burgess sometime before 1746 in North Carolina. William and Margaret had three more children after settling in North Carolina. Owned land in Chowan Precinct, Albemarle County, Edgecomb County, Granville Co. and Craven Co. all in NC.

Married twice, first wife unknown, second wife Margaret.

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Granted 400 acres on Fishing Creek on Mar. 24, 1749; also 522 acres on the same creek on May 1, 1752.

In 1749 he was granted 400 acres on both sides of Tabb Creek.

In 1754 he sold 522 acres to his brother James; and in 1763 sold 293 acres on Tabb's Creek to William Hicks, in 1766 he sold 100 acres on Tabb's Creek to Robert his brother-in-law.

He was still living in Granville County, in 1782 as he paid tax there of 4,165 pounds.

No estate settlement has been found; thus no date for his death.

His sons, Fred and Allen show up in South Carolina and he may have been living with one of them.

Malachi Reeves was in Captain Andrew Hampton's company of 60 men, (see page 38, COLONIAL GRANVILLE & ITS PEOPLE by Worth Ray). The authentic Militia roll of Col. William Eaton's Militia is in N.C. records, Vol. 22, pp 370, 380, taken at a muster on Oct. 8, 1754. He was always the one who paid the most tax, evidently the most affluent. Sources(s): (1) Reeves Review Book II, (C) 1982 by Emma Barrett Reeves (2) Lois A. Harris Turney, Chesapeake, Virginia 23321 (804) 488-0786 Received a letter from her on Apr. 4, 1994.

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Capt. Andrew Hampton's Company; Col. Wm. Eaton's Militia NC 1754
Granted 400 acres on Fishing Creek on Mar. 24, 1749; als o 522 acres on the same
creek on May 1, 1752. In 1749, he was granted 400 acres o n both sides of Tabb
Creek. In 1754 he sold 522 acres to his brother James; and in 1763 sold 293
acres on Tabb's Creek to William Hicks, in 1766 he sold 100 acres on Tabb's
Creek to Robert his brother-in-law. He was still living i n Granville County,
in 1782 as he paid tax there and then of 4,165 pounds. No estate settlement
has been found; thus no date for his death. His sons, Fred and Allen show up
in South Carolina and he may have been living with one of them. Malachi Reeves
was in Captain Andrew Hampton's company of 60 men, (see pag e 38, COLONIAL
GRANVILLE & ITS PEOPLE by Worth Ray). The authentic Militia roll of Col. Wm.
Eaton's Militia is in N.C. records, Vol. 22, pp 370, 380, taken at a muster on
Oct. 8, 1754. He was always the one who paid the most tax , evidently the most
affluent.

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Ray Rowland says b. ca 1745.

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There must be something wrong with this entry. I would say it was impossible for Margaret (Burgess) Reeves to have been his mother, for she would have been 66 years of age at his birth.

I fear we will have great difficulty in figuring this out, for the problem is not with the birth date of Burgess Reeves, as that was documented in the court records below:

BIRTH: Granville County, North Carolina Court Minutes, 2 Sep 1755 (age 9 on 10 May 1755) and 20 June 1758 (age 12 on 10 May 1758).

COMMENTS: At age 9, as the "orphan of William Rives, dec'd", Burgess was bound out to Samuel Mangham to be taught the carpenter's trade; three years later at age 12 he was bound out to John Thomson to be a cooper. It is not known if he was married in North or South Carolina, but he was in South Carolina by 1781. He was a Revolutionary War soldier, serving 84 days in the South Carolina militia during 1782. He was charged with "horse stealing" in 1792, but charge was dropped by Court & County Attorney due to accusation being "ill founded".

MARRIAGE-PARENTS: Jonathan Floyd Reeves and Emma Barrett Reeves, eds., THE REEVES REVIEW. n.p.: By the Editors, 1976, pp. 13-14.

DEATH-CHILDREN: Will Bk. A, p.130, Anderson County, South Carolina wills, mf roll #589, South CarolinaDAH. (Will signed 6 Mar 1811, proved 3 June 1811.)

The above 4 sets of notes were published online at AWT by M. A. Causey.


THE WILL OF BURGESS REEVES

In the name of God, Amen, I Burgess Reeves of Pendleton District & State of South Carolina, being very sick & weak of Body, but of perfect mind & memory - thanks be given unto God. - Calling unto mind the mortality of my Body & knowing that it is appointed unto men once to die do make & ordain this my last will & Testament - that is to say - principally & first of all, I give & recommend my Soul, into the hand of Almighty God, that gave it me & my body I recommend to the earth, to be buried in decent, Christian burial, at the discretion of Executors, and as Touching such world by estate, wherewith is has Pleased God to bless me in this Life, I give, demise & dispose of the Same, in the following manner & form. - -
First. I give & bequeath to my loving wife Fanny Reeves all my estate, both real and personal for her peaceably to possess and enjoy - during her Natural life or widowhood and at her decease or marriage to be equally divided among - her (my wife) & my Children. Viz: John Reeves, Mauldin Reeves, Leathy Reeves & William Reeves except the Said WIlliam Reeves who is to have an horse, saddle, & cow & calf, extra, more than the rest, also I constitute & appoint my Loving wife Fanny Reeves, my son John Reeves & John Mauldin the sole Executrix & execuators of this my last will & Testament. and I do hereby utterly, disallow remove & disannual all & every other former Testaments, wills, Legacies, bequeaths, and Executors, by me in my life before named willed & bequeathed Ratifying & confirming this and no other, to be my Last will & Testament.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this sixth day of March, one thousand eight hundred & eleven. his
Burges X Reeves (Seal)
mark
Signed, sealed, published
& prounced in the presence of
Jas Thompson
Jonathan Browne
her
Elizabeth X Hanna
mark

South Carolina } By John Harris Esq.
Pendleton District } Ordinary of said District
Personally appeared before me Jonathan Brown & being duly sworn in the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God doth make Oath & say that he saw Burges Reaves sign, seal, publish, pronounce & declare the within to be and contain his last will & testament & that he the said Burges Reaves was then of sound & desposing mind, memory & understanding to the best of the deposents knowledge & belief and that he the said Jonathan Brown did sign his name as a witness thereto at the Request of the testator & in his presence at the same time Qualifyed Fanny Reaves & John Reaves Executrix & Executor Given under my hand & seal this 3rd Day of June 1811
John Harris OPD (Seal)

*RDH Note the different spellings Browne/Brown, Reeves/Reaves and Burgess/Burges are as they appeared in the original.

Thanks to Roger Harvell for posting the above will on the Reeves Family Genealogy Forum on Geneology.com.

1790 Census Pendleton District, South Carolina; p. 85

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Childs' "Reliques of the Rives" show William to be the first Rives in Virginia and the father of George, Robert, John, and Timothy. However, Childs later came to believe that William's half-brother Timothy could have been the first Rives in America and the father of these four sons. Until we have more information, we will stay with Childs' original version. According to "Our Reeves and Related Families" by Beulah McGuire Reeves and Bessie Reeves Hoke William's father died the year the English Civil War began, and at the age of 16 young William came to Virginia.

He came to Virginia between 1653 and 1654 and settled in Surrey County, Virginia

His father died in 1643, the year the war broke out and for a time Oxford was the storm center of the revolt.

William was only 16 years old when he was imported by Littleton Scarburg into Surry County, Virginia (about 1652). By 1684 he had paid his indenture and began to appear in county records as a free man. We have found no will or estate settlement, but he seems to have had at least five sons, but there is no way of identifying possible daughters he may have had. His wife's name is not known.

Greer, George Cabell. "Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623-1666." Reprint. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1960." Page 274 - Wm arrived in Virginia in 1652.

Notes from: "The Descendants of William and Elizabeth Ryves" by Barry L. Reeves

William RYVES was only about six years old in 1642 when civil war broke out in England. The RYVES family were supporters of King Charles I, and when he was removed from the throne and eventually executed, his followers were not looked upon with favor. William's father Timothy, died in 1643, leaving William without a father during a most uncertain time. Later when he was sixteen years old, William decided to come to America and start a new life. According to immigration records, William was imported as an indentured servant by Littleton Scarburg into Surry County, Virginia in 1652. It is not known the exact term of his indenture, but by 1684, he was appearing in county records as a free man. No Will or estate settlement has yet to be found, but he is believed to have had five sons. His wife's maiden name and the names of possible daughters are not known. This William Ryves is believed to be the immigrant ancestor of most if not all of the Reeves family who trace their origins back to Virginia and the Carolinas. Many of William's descendants migrated from Virginia into North and South Carolina, then on into Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Texas.

More About William Ryves: Comment 1: #6 in RR (page 7) Ethnicity/Relig.: WASP Event 1: 1652, imp by Littleton Scarburg, Surrey Co, Virginia Event 2: 1684, appears as freeman on records.

Residence: came to America at age 16

More About William Ryves and Elizabeth (Ryves): Marriage: 1659, Surry County, Virginia

William was the first Reeves to come to America. Born in Woodstock, Oxford, England, he was recorded as having been buried in Surry County, Virginia. William Ryves� father, Timothy, died in 1643 shortly after the English Civil War began, leaving William and his brothers in the storm center of the revolt, Oxford. When William was 16, he was imported by Littleton Scarburg into Surry County, Virginia, around 1652. By 1684, William had paid his indenture and became a freeman. William appears in George Cabell Greer�s �Early Virginia Immigrants, 1632-1666� on page 274. (�Wm arrived in Virginia in 1652.�) Despite not being a landowner at first, Ryves held the family tradition of perseverance proud and rejoined the ranks of the older Ryves, amassing considerable holdings in America.

William and Elizabeth had a number of children, though the exact number in unsure. Only sons were recorded, and of those he had five, George, Robert, John, Timothy, and William II.

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Note: Born in 1660, a fact obtained from his deposition made in 1719. He was a seaman, a captain. He gave his age as 59 years. He was a trader who braved not only the perils of the sea, but the pirates who infested the coast of America in the latter half of the seventeenth and early part of the eighteenth centuries. There were 2,000 or more pirates between Maine and Florida. In addition there were as many more who used the Bahamas as their base of operations. George Rives' deposition was given on 8 Sept. 1719 in the County of Prince George, as follows: George Rives, age 59 years or thereabouts deposeth that in the month of April last while he was trading in the Province of South Carolina, he did both see and oftentimes did converse with a runaway malatta (sic) man slave named Jack, belonging to Samuel Harwood, the younger, of Charles City County, Virginia. The said slave came into that Province in the company of Mr. Robert Hix, and other traders, as the traders informed this deponent that the said malatta slave man there goes by the name of John Bunch, and would have returned home to his master, but was forcibly detained in the Province by one, Capt. How, and other traders there. This deponent further saith that he very well knows that said runaway slave to belong to the said Harwood and for some years past did live upon the plantation on the poplar swamp under him, and further saith not. This 8th day of Sept. 1719. Signed with his mark X. Mr Robert Hix was a well known Indian Interpreter and trader in Virginia at this time. He married a daughter of William Rives who died in Granville County, North Carolina in 1751. Neither George nor his brothers left county records to prove land ownership, but most of the Prince George records were destroyed. George must have been a man of considerable means. He established the family in Prince George and Isle of Wight.

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Notes for Robert Rives: Notes from "Reeves Review."

No record of male issue. Robert appears as tax payer in Southwarke parish of Surry County in 1700; he married Sarah ? who signed his Deeds to Thomas Calleyham. He has a patent for 219 A. in Prince George County on South side of the Nottaway River adj. William Jones' land for importing five persons. In 1716 appeared as one of the sureties of his sister-in-law, Judith Rives when the inventory of the est. of her deceased husband, Timothy Rives was recorded in Surry County, Virginia. Other Deeds and final Deed of Gift of a Negro girl slave to his grandson, Robert Rives Jones, son of William Jones and also a feather bed and all the furniture to the same. He made over his whole est. to William Jones on agreement that William would provide for Robert's upkeep the rest of his life. (Tyler's Quarterly, Vol. VIII, 3) Robert may have had other daughters, but there is no record.

Before the institution of Bristol Parish (1642) settlers on the south side of the James River were subject to Charles City County and Henrico Parish.

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Notes for Timothy Rives: [Br�derbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #2780, Date of Import: Dec 31, 1998]

Listed as one of the privileged persons residing at Oxford in 1624. It is conjectured that he was left a orphan by the possible early death of his father, Richard Ryves, and that he was taken under the protection of his kinsmen, Dr. Geroge Ryves and Sir William Ryves, at Oxford. He was twice married. By his first wife, Mary, there were two sons, Richard and Timothy, and his second wife, Elizabeth, bore him George and William.

KDR NOTE: The reference of "kinsmen" above is quite likely the best term we can use. There has been a great deal of discussion about whether Timothy was a nephew or a cousin of George and William. It is this author's suggestion that if any of the dates are remotely accurate, Timothy was significantly younger than George and William, and while by relation they may be cousins, it may be that Timothy referred to his older relatives as "uncles."

[Br�derbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #4414, Date of Import: Dec 30, 1998]

The fact that his death and burial are mentioned in Wood's SURVEY OF THE ANTIQUITIES OF OXFORD indicates that he was a man of prominence. It is interesting to note that the name, Timothy occurs nowhere else in other branches of the family, but does appear repeatedly among the descendents of Richard. Timothy is mentioned by Hutchins as a gentleman of the parish of St. Mary Magdalene in Oxford City, and as Steward of the University of Oxford.

It seems likely that the young Timothy may have owed his preferment at Oxford to two of his uncles, Dr. George Ryves and Sir William Ryves. Dr. George was chancellor of Oxford in 1601, was warden of New College in 1599. Sir William was Chancellor at law in 1615; J.P. in 1618 of the parish of St. Mary Magdalene. From the scarcity of records it is supposed that Timothy was orphaned at an early age and that he, as only son and heir, was taken under the care of his kinsmen. It is a fact that Timothy named two of his sons for these two uncles who were in a position to befriend a needy relative. The parish register shows two marriages and two sons by each wife.

NOTE: May have been born at Woodstock, England

More About Timothy Rives: Burial: September 1643, England Burial Location: 1643, Parish Of St, Mary Magdalen Comment 1: Uncle Dr Geo Ryves, Chancellor of Oxford Comment 2: in 1601 & Warden of New College in 1599. Comment 3: d & bur. in Wood's SURVEY OF THE ANTIQUITI Comment 4: ES OF OXFORD. Probably orphaned early. Ethnicity/Relig.: Gent, Parish of St Mary Magdelene, Oxford Residence: Oxford

More About Timothy Rives and Elizabeth (Rives): Marriage: 1630, Dorsetshire, England Continuing the Reeves tradition of prominence at Oxford was Timothy Ryves, born in Dorset and buried there on 30 Sep 1643. His status was such that he earned mention in Wood�s �Survey of the Antiquities of Oxford.� Timothy is the only son to bear his first name in all of the branches of the Reeves family, and his children would be the only ones to name children Timothy in the future. Timothy was admitted to the University of Oxford to learn the art of brewing on 11 March 1611. Hutchins identifies Timothy as a parishioner of St. Mary Magdalene in Oxford City, and as Steward of the University of Oxford. He was listed in the Oxford records as a �privileged person.� Most likely Timothy earned preferment at Oxford through his uncles, Dr. George Ryves (warden of New College in 1599, chancellor of Oxford in 1601) and Sir William Ryves (chancellor-at-law in 1615, and J.P. of the Parish of St. Mary Madgalene in 1618.). He was orphaned at a very young age, and was probably taken in by George and Sir William. It is known that he named two of his children after them.

In 1646, Oxford, the city in which Charles I sought refuge from the Civil War, surrendered to Parliament. A close relative of Timothy�s, Dr. Brune Ryves, Chaplain to Charles I, was in Oxford at the time of the surrender. He was given, under the articles of surrender, ��full liberty at any time within six months to doe to any convenient Port and Transport himself with his servants, Goods, and Necessaries beyond the Seas.� Although Dr. Ryves did not, it is assumed that Timothy and his sons were granted the same right. Many Rives were involved in overseas trade in the early 17th century.

Timothy married Mary [?-8 Nov 1629] sometime before 1623. Mary passed away in 1629, and was buried in Dorset. Timothy and Mary had two children, Richard [ca. 1623] (another student at Oxford) and Timothy II [9 Aug 1625-p. 1643]. Both sons were born in Oxford.

After Mary�s death in 1629, he married Elizabeth [ca.1600-16 Aug 1643] sometime before 1632. They had two children, George and William, named for Timothy�s uncles.

Alt Name: Timothy Ryves.

The fact that his death and burial are mentioned in Wood's SURVEY OF THE ANTIQUITIES OF OXFORD indicates that he was a man of prominence. It is interesting to note that the name, Timothy, occurs nowhere else in other branches of the family, but does appear repeatedly among the descendents of Richard. Timothy is mentioned by Hutchins as a gentleman of the parish of St. Mary Magdalene in Oxford City, and as Steward of the University of Oxford. It seems likely that the young Timothy may have owed his preferment at Oxford to two of his uncles, Dr. George Ryves and Sir William Ryves. Dr. George was chancellor of Oxford in 1601, was warden of New College in 1599. Sir William was Chancellor at law in 1615; J.P. in 1618 of the parish of St. Mary Magdalene. From the scarcity of records it is supposed that Timothy was orphaned at an early age and that he, as only son and heir, was taken under the care of his kinsmen. It is a fact that Timothy named two of his sons for these two uncles who were in a position to befriend a needy relative. The parish register shows two marriages and two sons by each wife.

Note: may have been born at Woodstock, England.

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Note: was a student at Oxford.

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Obituary - from the Syracuse newspapers: "Leo E. Burns Sr. Leo E. Burns Sr. 81 of Syracuse died Sunday at home.

Born in Syracuse he was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary High School and Syracuse University. He retired in 1980 as a civil engineer with the state Department of Transportation and previously worked with the Tennessee Valley Authority. He was a communicant of Most Holy Rosary Church, a member of the American Legion and a South Side Little League coach. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
His wife, the former Mary Cregg, died in 1995.

Survivors: Three daughters. Ellen C. West of Cicero, Deborah Sperry of Onondaga Hill and Sarah Schneider of Syracuse; four sons, Leo E. Jr. of Onondaga Hill, David M. and Patrick T., both of Syracuse, and Timothy J. of North Syracuse; 19 Grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Most Holy Rosary Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee St., Fairmount.

Contributions: Food Pantry at Most Holy Rosary Church.

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Notes for Richard Ryves: [Br�derbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #2780, Date of Import: Dec 31, 1998]

Very little is known of Richard Ryves, the third son and sixth child of John Ryves of Damory Court. His wife's name is unknown, and only one child, Timothy, is on record.

[Br�derbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #4414, Date of Import: Dec 30, 1998].

He was the grandson of Robert, and grandfather of the Virginia emigrant. There is no will or inquisition, no records telling where he lived, nor whom he married. We know he was living at the time of Robert's will signing on October 20, 1549, by which it seems he was named in the will. The lack of records indicates that he may have died young. Hutchins mentions one son by him, and his name may be a clue as to Richard's wife's ancestry.

More About Richard Ryves: Burial: Aft. 1588, England Event 1: #1, Amer Geneol, Reeves Review, p.6

More About Richard Ryves and ? (Ryves): Marriage: Bef. 1588, England.

Richard was born in Dorset in 1547 and died sometime after 1588 in England and was buried there. He had no will or inquisition, and there are no known records of his birthplace, residence, or wife. He was alive at the time of the dispensation of Robert�s will signing on 20 Oct 1549, by which time he was named in said will.

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Called John of Damory Court near Blandford in Dorset.
Possibly a Count.

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Born in Blandford Forum, youngest son John II [24 Jun 1563-18 May 1587] was the first of many Reeves to matriculate at Oxford University, and according to Hutchins, amassed a fortune of some �20, 000 a year, a titanic sum for the day. He also continued the tradition of close friendship with the throne, even purchasing a personal plot of land, Compton Abbas, from Queen Elizabeth the First. John II was married to Elizabeth Mervyn [ca. 1536-May 1609], daughter of Sir William Mervyn, around 1556. His line was a highly scholarly and noble line, with one son receiving knighthood and two others receiving their doctorates from Oxford.

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Married William Aden, alias Barbett, draper of Dorchester.

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Married Thomas Sydenham of Wynford Eagle.

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Married Richard Lawrence of Steepleton on December 11, 1559.

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Robert of Randleston

Eldest son Robert [ca.1544-27 Jul 1576] lived in Randleston and was buried in Ewerne Courtney in July of 1576. He was married to Margaret Gillette [1552-1579] of Isle of Purbeck around 1566.

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Robert Ryves is the progenitor of the modern-day Reeves family, our most ancient ancestor by name and direct lineage. He may have been an early generation in England and may have had a father or grandfather who was born in the Languedoc region of France, but this is a subject of great contention and debate amongst even the most well-studied of Ryves scholars.

Of some fifty-six members of the family who attained manhood during the five generations succeeding the death of Robert, five had knighthood confirmed upon them; one became Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Dorset; one, speaker of the Irish House of Lords; one, Warden of New College, Oxford; one, an Alderman of London; three, High Sheriffs; one, Mayor of Shaftesbury; one, Town Clerk of Woodstock; and one, Steward of the University of Oxford.

Of eight who are known to have entered tile service of tile Church, two became a Chaplains to James I; another, Chaplain to Charles I and Charles II, and Dean of Windsor. Others served as Archdeacon, Canon, Vicar, and Rector.

Six are known to have followed the law, including an Advocate General to Charles I, a Kings attorney General of Ireland, and two Masters of the Bench of the Middle Temple.

Six are known to have served actively in the Royal Army and Navy under the respective titles of Admiral, Vice Achniral, Major General, Brigadier General, Colonel, Major, Captain and Lieutenant.

Of the first six generations, ten are known to have been highly successful merchants, with four engaged in international shipping commerce in the wool trade.

Of the first six generations, twenty four, or almost one-half attended Oxford University, where ten were entered at New College, eight at Hart Hall, two each at Wadham and Queens, and one each at Corpus Christi and Christ Church. Eleven were students of Winchester College and fifteen are known to have pursued the study of law at the Inns of Court where an almost exclusive preference was shown for the middle temple.

The influence of Robert Ryves in encouraging education and loyal service to Church and Crown is indisputable. Robert Ryves was an avid supporter of four churches in the Blandford Parish area, which included Blandlbrd Parish Church as well as Fifehead Neville, Shroton at Ewerne Courtney and Child Okeford. His support of Blandford Parish Church was undoubtedly substantial as indicated by his being granted permission to construct a Ryves Chapel and crypt within Blandford Parish Church.

With a proven and consistent record of service to God, Church and Crown, the Ryves family and their descendants, are deserving of having a replacement plaque identifying the family crypt within their original Church of Worship in Dorset County embodied in a memorial to Robert Ryves.

Born in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England. Died 11 Feb 1551 in Damory Castle in Blandford, and was buried 11 Feb 1551 in the old church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Blandford Forum, which was destroyed by fire in 1731. Joan died 12 Dec 1560, also in Damory Castle, and was buried in December of 1560 in Blandsford Church. Nobleman, armiger, and high member of the court of Henry VIII.

In 1545, Robert purchased the 1600 acre estate of Randleston (Ranston). In 1546, his friend King Henry VIII granted, in letters patent, the manor of Milton and the �messuage� of Luscombe (Lyssecomb) in Dorset to Robert. He also held diverse lands in the East Orchard district of Dorset County. In addition to his Dorsetshire estates, Robert held lands in North Cheriton and Pointington, County Somerset.

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Married William Hunton before Oct 20, 1549.

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