Richard Harvey1
M, b. circa 1579
Richard was born circa 1579 in England. Richard married Elena Elliott on 22 July 1604 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England.2 He and Ellen were blessed with 5 children. Richard was a linen weaver by trade, but apparently studied Latin and became a member of the clergy at some point before his death.3 Richard made his will on 14 December 1616 at Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England.
The will of Richard Harvie of Ilkston, occupation not stated, dated 14 Dec. 1616, appointed his wife Ellen full executor (sic); daughters Mary and Anne to have £20 apiece at age of 16; son Richard to have “my two houses” with all my goods there; to “James my brother” a woollen loom and specified articles of clothing; brother James and sister Anne to have “the same rooms in the house they now have,” they to pay a modest rent and make repairs, but only until “my son Richard shall come to age without he please.” “Richard shall have my two linen looms with all other furniture in the shop belonging to my trade,” and the two daughters were to divide equally the 40 shillings “which my sister Elizabeth Saunders doth owe me.” John Cowpe and Thomas Harrison were appointed overseers, and these two witnessed the will together with George Meller, clerk.4,2
Richard departed this life in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England. He was buried at Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, in St. Mary's Churchyard. The inventory of Richard's estate was taken on Sunday, 8 January 1616/17.4 His will was probated on 9 July 1617. It was at this time that “Ellen Harvie and Thomas Harrison of Ikleston yeoman” were appointed guardians of Richard, Mary, and Ann Harvie, children of deceased, in pupillari estate.” [Litchfield, Conn.].
The will of Richard Harvie of Ilkston, occupation not stated, dated 14 Dec. 1616, appointed his wife Ellen full executor (sic); daughters Mary and Anne to have £20 apiece at age of 16; son Richard to have “my two houses” with all my goods there; to “James my brother” a woollen loom and specified articles of clothing; brother James and sister Anne to have “the same rooms in the house they now have,” they to pay a modest rent and make repairs, but only until “my son Richard shall come to age without he please.” “Richard shall have my two linen looms with all other furniture in the shop belonging to my trade,” and the two daughters were to divide equally the 40 shillings “which my sister Elizabeth Saunders doth owe me.” John Cowpe and Thomas Harrison were appointed overseers, and these two witnessed the will together with George Meller, clerk.4,2
Richard departed this life in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England. He was buried at Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, in St. Mary's Churchyard. The inventory of Richard's estate was taken on Sunday, 8 January 1616/17.4 His will was probated on 9 July 1617. It was at this time that “Ellen Harvie and Thomas Harrison of Ikleston yeoman” were appointed guardians of Richard, Mary, and Ann Harvie, children of deceased, in pupillari estate.” [Litchfield, Conn.].
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Citations
- [S1821] Donald Lines Jacobus, Elglish Clues Booth, Harvey, Beardsley, Stratford, Conn., page 78 - Harvey Baptisms & Burials.
- [S1170] Donald Lines Jacobus, English Clues Booth, Harvey, Beardsley, Stratfrord, Conn., page 78 - ... the Richard Harvey who was the clergyman of Ilkeston. The latter was married, as "Richardus Harvie" on 22 July 1604 to Elena Hellott ["Elliot"].
- [S1170] Donald Lines Jacobus, English Clues Booth, Harvey, Beardsley, Stratfrord, Conn., page 79 - Richard Harvey seems to have been a linen weaver, and it is odd that he is described as a clergyman only in the burial entry. We take it that he was not a university graduate, and probably he was one of those that entered the church “by the back door” after studying Latin and theology under preceptors.
- [S1170] Donald Lines Jacobus, English Clues Booth, Harvey, Beardsley, Stratfrord, Conn., page 78 - Will of Richard Harvey dated: 14 December 1616 & probated: 09 July 1617.