Tracing the Roydon families across Holt, Bromfield, Isycoed, and Battersea
Discover a detailed genealogical history that maps centuries of Roydons, their estates, and family ties. This book unravels how these lines grew, moved through courts and land, and left a mark on Welsh and English local history. The book presents a documented journey through parish records, manorial rolls, and wills. It focuses on the Roydon families connected to Holt, Bromfield, Isycoed, and Battersea, showing how marriages, land inheritances, and legal matters shaped their fortunes. While the details are grounded in archival sources, the narrative keeps to the people and places that tie these families together.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the compelling story of three aristocratic families that rose to prominence in medieval England. The author traces their origins, relationships, and remarkable achievements. Set against a backdrop of changing social and political landscapes, the narratives reveal the families' influence on English history. The first family, the Reydons, hailed from the village of Raydon in Suffolk. Their rise began with Robert de Reydon, who acquired lands and privileges, including a royal charter for a market and fair at Raydon. Through strategic marriages and shrewd investments, the Reydons expanded their wealth and influence, becoming prominent figures in local and national affairs. The second family, the Rydons, originated in Devon and later settled in Battersea. Their fortunes were closely tied to the royal court, with several family members holding important positions in the household of Henry VII. The Rydons also played a significant role in the development of Battersea, founding a chapel and acquiring extensive property in the area. The third family, the Rodons, traced their roots to Kent but later established themselves in Bromfield, Denbighshire. They rose to prominence through their association with the Neville family, Earls of Westmorland. As agents of the Nevilles, the Rodons played a crucial role in the administration of the Nevilles' vast estates in North Wales and the Welsh Marches. The book explores the complex relationships between these families, their contributions to medieval society, and their enduring legacies. It provides a captivating insight into the lives and times of the English aristocracy during a period of great social and political change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527809680_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781527809680
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781527809680
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)