WITHELL of St.WENN
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Withells were recorded in St Wenn from 16th to 18th century, some achieving gentry status. However the male line does not appear to have survived into the 19th century.
- 1543: Taxation of Pascoe Wythyell 3 pounds
- 1613: John Withiell before the court for not paying tax regarding reparation in the church at Perranzabuloe. Dismissed because had previously complied. " Twelve men" noted"
- 1662/4: The Protestation returns -John Withell and Christopher Withell living in the parish.
- 1704 October: Bargain and Sale: Nicholas Hender of Tintagel, Gent. to John Withell and Roger Withell of St. Wenn, Gents. for £100 and 1 pound of gold (commonly called a Guinney of English money).
- 1735/1755: Sale involving Rosenannon in St Wenn. A dwelling house and total 9 acres of land Lessees- William Lobb on the live of John Withell 59 years of age.
The following summary of relationships has been deducted from the parish register, various deeds and the wills of Christopher Withell 1682 and Roger Withell 5 January 1700
Generation 1
John Withell married Elizabeth d. of Roger Werne 12 January 1609.
Children:-
- Christover Withell bap.10 September 1609 d. 1682
- Annes Withell bap. 1 March 1617
- Ralph Withell brother of Christopher and alive in 1682 (will)
- William bap. 21 January 1625
- Mary bap. 8 January 1627 buried 12 January 1627
Generation 2
Christopher Withell buried 1682. Will 30 March 1682/ Inventory 15 April 1682/ Proved 24 April 1682
Children:-
- Roger Withell married Elizabeth Hocking 18 November 1667
- Agnes Withell married Pascoe Kestell 27 June 1673
- Jane Withell married Thomas Boss or Bost 1682?
Generation 3
Roger Withell and Elizabeth Hocking 18 November 1667 Roger d.1704/5. Will made 5 January 1700/ Inventory 8 March 1704/5 / Proved 24 December 1705
Children:-
- John Withell bap 11 February 1672
- Christopher Withell bap. November (1678)
- Jane Withell married ? Julian (Chn. George, Roger,) mentioned in will of Roger 1700
- Joan Withell married ? Callaway before 1705 mentioned in will of Roger 1700
Honor Withell
Children:- Thomas Withell c 21 December 1673
Agnes Withell m Pascoe Kestell 27 June 1673
Children:-
- Anne KESTELL mentioned in will of Christopher 1682
- Joan KESTELL mentioned in will of Christopher 1682
Generation 4
John Withell (son of Roger)
Children:-
- Thomas Withell bur 3 April 1701
- Anne Withell buried 11 June 1702
- John Withell c 31 July 1703 St Wenn
- Roger Withell c 6 July 1707 St Wenn
Jane Withell (daughter of Roger) m ?Julian
Children:-
- George JULIAN
- Roger JULIAN
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