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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: Hutchins indicates that George was his father's heir, thus the two elder brothers probably died young. He was the town clerk of 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.

Richard and his wife had only one child, Timothy. The peerage obviously passed to the only son, Timothy Ryves.

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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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Thomas [ca. 1549-p. 1595], third born son, lived in Shaston, Shaftsbury County, Dorset, and was probably a tradesman due to most of his issue seeking similar careers. He married Jane Gould.

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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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