Genealogical records on this family were provided by Marie B. Nielson, RBFO Genealogist, 2004.
Genealogical records on this family were provided by Marie B. Nielson, RBFO Genealogist, 2004.
In 1999, the following information on Nicholas of Stafford was published in the book "Domesday Descendants: A Prosopography of Persons Occurring in English Documents, 1066-1166, Volume 1", by K.S.B. Keats-Rohan (Boydell Press, 1999, page 300-301): "...Nicholas of Stafford, son and heir of Robert de Tosny of Stafford...."
The following comments about "Nicholas de Stafford" have been extracted from the BFO online publication: "The Early Broughs of Staffordshire: 1055 to 1510", by David Bethell, 1981. Online reference: http://www.broughfamily.org/history/broughs_1055-1510_ad.html):
The Brough property was acquired by the Noel family with Ranton in about 1145, when this grant was made by Nicholas de Stafford to Noel (husband of Colestria):
Because in all matters between those greater of birth and those lesser, and between the powerful and the powerless, testimonies to deeds have been found necessary to free them from litigation, therefore let it be known to both the greater and lesser men of the whole of the honour of Stafford and may it shine forth in their memories, that Nicholas de Stafford, when still a young man, granted to Noel by right of inheritance, and similarly afterwards to Robert his son, the land of Ronton and Cokeslone in fee, and by the service of half a manor, and of half a knight, and at the service of lord Nicholas’s own shield, and free from all ward and upkeep of the Castle; Afterwards, morover, lord Robert came by inheritance from his father successor to the honour of Stafford by hereditary right, by the grace of God, and granted this agreement which his father had granted to Noel and to Robert son of Noel, that it should be known to all men, by his grace; and that the said lord Robert after the death of his father has given to Robert son of Noel land which is next to Gnowshale &c. These being witnesses, Nicholas son of Nigel, Ralph son of Brian, &c.
Brough itself is first specified in the confirmation grant by Robert de Stafford to Thomas, Noel’s grandson, about 1182:
Robert de Stadford to Thomas Noel (grant of) the land of Ranton and of Cokeslaine and the land of Burgh which is next to Gnoweshale (Gnosall), by the service of half a manor, that is of half a knight to the service of my own shield; all this for the service of his ancestors and for homage, and money, to wit 30 marks (£20) which Noel grandfather of Thomas gave to lord Nicholas my father, I grant. These being witnesses, Hervey de Stretton, Robert de Brinton, Roger son of Henry, Philip Holegate, Robert son of Pagan, Ivo de Mutton, Adam de Staundon, Adam de Alith(1)egh (Audley).
In 1999, the following information on Matilda (de Limesi) was published in the book "Domesday Descendants: A Prosopography of Persons Occurring in English Documents, 1066-1166, Volume 1", by K.S.B. Keats-Rohan (Boydell Press, 1999, page 334): "Radulf De Limeseoi: Norman from Limesy, Seine-Maritime [Normandy, France, see map on page 74], arr. Rouen, cant. Pavilly (Loyd, 54). Domesday tenant-in-chief, lord of Cavendish, Suffolk. Founder c. 1093, with his wife A. of Herford priory, a cell of St. Albans. Appears to have died soon after 1093 leaving a son Ralph II, d.c. 1129. He was probably the father of Matilda, wife of Nicholas of Stafford [see page 300] (q.v)."
Information on this family was provided to the RBFO by Price & Associates Genealogical Services (Salt Lake City, Utah), in February 2007.
Information on this family was provided to the RBFO by Price & Associates Genealogical Services (Salt Lake City, Utah), in February 2007.
The christening of Anna Parrott is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index.
Marriage Notes for Henry Smith and Anna Parrott-1132
The marriage of Henry Smith and Anna Parrott is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index.
The 1649 christening of "John Parratt" is listed in FamilySearch and shown in FindMyPast, which states that he was christened on 11 November 1649 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Tho. [Thomas] and Marie Parrat".
The 1671 marriage of "John Parratt" and "Margarett Wedgwood" is listed in FamilySearch and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married on 14 February 1671 at St. Giles church in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England. Also, the Marriage Allegations and Bonds lists "John Parratt" was being "22" years old (born about 1649) and "Margaret Wedgwood" as being "24" years old (born about 1647).
In 1682, "John Parratt" is listed in the 1682 christening record of his son, also named John Parratt, as follows: The 1682 christening of "John Parratt" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 16 July 1682 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, Englanad, and that his father was "John Parratt".
The 1692 burial of "John Parratt" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that he was buried on 16 March 1691/1692 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England.
The 1671 marriage of "John Parratt" and "Margarett Wedgwood" is listed in FamilySearch and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married on 14 February 1671 at St. Giles church in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England.
Also, the Marriage Allegations and Bonds lists "John Parratt" was being "22" years old (born about 1649) and "Margaret Wedgwood" as being "24" years old (born about 1647).
Marriage Notes for John Parratt and Margarett Wedgwood-1565
The 1671 marriage of "John Parratt" and "Margarett Wedgwood" is listed in FamilySearch and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married on 14 February 1671 at St. Giles church in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England.
Also, the Marriage Allegations and Bonds lists "John Parratt" was being "22" years old (born about 1649) and "Margaret Wedgwood" as being "24" years old (born about 1647).
The 1673 christening of "Mary Parratt" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that she was christened on 6 April 1673 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England, and that her father was "John Parratt".
The 1677 christening "Thomas Parratt" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that he was christened on 15 February 1677 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "John Parratt & Margarett".
The 1681 burial of "Thomas Parratt" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that he was buried on 9 February 1680/1681 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England, and that his father was "John Parratt".
The 1679 christening of "Margarett Parratt" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that she was christened on 24 July 1679 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England, and that her father was "John Parratt".
The 1684 birth and christening of "Thomas Parratt" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that he was "born and "bapt[ised]" on 2 June 1684 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England, and his parents were "John & Margarett" Parratt.
The 1686 burial of "An Infant of John Parratt" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that the infant was buried on 12 May 1686 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England. Note: an "Infant" generally refers to a child who was under the age of one year old.
The 1687 christening of "Eliz[abet]h Parratt [the] Daughter to Jo [John] and Margarett Parratt" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, and that she was "Baptized" on 21 April 1687 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England.
The christening of Joseph Lownds was obtained from the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The death of Joseph Lownds was obtained from the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index and LDS Ancestral File.
The christening of Sara (Sarah or Sarae) Wetherby is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
Marriage Notes for Joseph Lownds and Sara Wetherby-1167
The marriage of Joseph Lownds and Sarah Wetherby is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via Patron submission).
The christening of George (Georgius) Lownds was obtained from the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The death of George Lownds was obtained from the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index and LDS Ancestral File.
The christening of John Lownds was obtained from the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The christening of Maria Lownds was obtained from the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The death of Maria Lownds was obtained from the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index and LDS Ancestral File.
The christening of Thomas Lownds was obtained from the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The christening of Sarah Lownds was obtained from the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The birth of William Lownds is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via Patron submission).
The christening of Margaret Lownds was obtained from the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).