Early
Birdsalls
Yorkshire
Lay Subsidies (Poll Tax) 2 Richard II (1378) Wapentake of Clarrowe
(Claro), Kirkeby Orblaweres (Kirkby Overblow) Robertus de Berdesay et
ux. eius vjd. His trade is "webster".HE JUST MAY BE THE ROBERT BYRSALL
WHO IS MENTIONED IN THE ULNAGERS ROLLS FOR THE RIPON AND BOROUGHBRIDGE
AREA 1394/5 AS A CLOTH MERCHANT.
St.
Mary's Church Birdsall, Yorks. The Tomb of Lady de Briddesale has a
plaque above which reads - "The recumbent figure is clothed in 14th C.
costume and surrounded by Kneeling figures. Above her head is a
symbolic representation of the soul ascending, supported by two
angels.The de Briddeshalle coat of arms is variously blazoned as:-
"arg. two bars az. in chief three mullets gu. BRIDLESHATE" Papworths p.
27. "arg. two bars voided az. in chief three mullets gu. BREDLASHAW
(Yorks)" Papworths p.27. "ar. two bars gemelles az. in chief three
mullets gu. BRIDLEHALL,BRIDLESHALL or BRIDLESHAW (Lincoln &
Lancs.)" Burke's General Armory 188
Y.A.J.
vol.3 (1873/74). From The Great Roll of the Pipe for the Thirty First
Year of the Reign of Henry I (Beauclerc) (1131) Magnus Rotulus Pipae de
Anno Tricesimo Primo Regis Henrici Primi Eborwicscir (Yorks). "Milites
et barones tenentes de rege in capite in Comitatu Ebor' secundam
inquisicionem predictam. Scireburn (Sherburn)......Robertus de Burestal
dimidium militis (Half a knight's fee)...... (among others}
Y.A.J.vol.
3 (1873/4) p. 180. In the year 1229 King Henry III spent his Christmas
at York. When he was resting at Sherburn on his return to the south, a
petition was presented to him by Anketin de Mallory, husband of the
daughter and heiress of William de Mulethorpe(Mowthorpe) (a.k.a.
William de Brideshalle, see E.Y.C.) a great Yorkshire baron who died
indebted to the jew Aaron of York. The object of the petition was to
obtain time for the payment of the debt. The King, dealing with the
Jew's money as if it were his own, Granted Mallory three years respite
upon the pretext that Aaron had not paid his share of the last
valliage."
From
the Great Roll of the Pipe for the tenth year of the reign of King
Henry the Second (1163/64). Rotulus2 Membrana1 Everwicscr (Yorks.)
......et Thome Bersel .xii.s.vi.d. consuetud.tre.sue. COULD MEAN "AS IS
HIS PRACTICE" or "FOR ILLICIT INTERCOURSE"
North
Riding Record Society vol.2 p.197 Thirsk Quarter Sessions 7/4/1619 -
"Thomas and Luke Birdsall of Thornton in Pickering-Lieth weavers
accused as common players of enterludes etc. Playing at New Malton and
divers other places......and John Lee of Pickering alehouse keeper for
receiving into his dwelling house and furnishing with food there the
aforesaid players." ENTERLUDES = SMALL PLAYS AND SKETCHES
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol.50 p.58 William de Birdesale is witness to a grant by
William Colvyle of Erneclyff knight to Walter Nuthak and Ysot his wife
23/4/1359 re land in Daletown in the parish of Hornby nr. Helmsley.
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol.50 p.59 11 Richard II (1387) Rental of Daletown. -
among the free tenants is mention of "Richard Schipird took of the Lord
a fresh middilparroks formerly in the holding of Evot Birdsall and pays
yearly 2s."(Daletown is in the parish of Hornby nr. Helmsley.)
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol.50 p.27 Mention of a deed of division of property
between Gabriell Fairfax of Steton (sometimes Steeton) (par. Bolton
Percy)and Henry Fairfax of Bilbrough. - one of the witnesses is R.
Birdsall. dated 20th June 10 Elizabeth (1568). NB a Robert Birdsall had
previously had land dealings with Gabriell Fairfax in 1563/4.
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol.65 p.26 Sunday after the circumcision, 41
Ed.III(Jan.8 1367/8). Grant in special tail by John Brown of
Bridsale,chaplain, to Thomas son of Thomas de Bridsale and Alice his
wife, of 4 bov. of land in Bridsale which the grantor had had of the
grant and feoffment of the said Thomas: with remainder to Thomas's
right heirs. Birdsall seal is red wax circular small; a stag couchant;
legend not deciphered.
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol.102 p.112/3 May 25th, 36 Henry VIII (1544). Grant of
land by John Jhesope of Shepeley,yeoman, to Joan Jhesope, daughter of
Edward Jhesope of Cumberworth. Witness is John Berdseill of Cumberworth
(Shepley Township, Kirkburton Parish). (Almost certainly the name
became BEARDSALL)
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol.120 p.83. Adam de Briddesale is witness to an
indenture of agreement.(land in Gristhorpe). Wednesday after Low Sunday
22 Edward. (April 28th, 1294)
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol.76 p.91. William son of Hugh de Briddesale is witness
to a grant of land in Kilnwick (nr. Pocklington). Date not known -
prob. circa 1170.
From
the Victoria History of Yorkshire Vol. III P.145 - John de Birdsall
Abbot of Kirkstall 1304-11 elected1304 (York Archiepis. Reg. Corbridge
fol.21). occurs 1311 (Add. Chart. 16782). NB the next Abbot (Walter)
was elected 1313 (York Archiepis.Reg. Greenfield, slip between
fol.77&78)
From
the Victoria History of Yorkshire Vol. III P.146 - The seal of Abbot
John de Birdsall (1304-13) is a small vessica (=vesica? - blister
shape?) 1 1/4" by 3/4" with a design of a naked arm, the hand holding a
crozier, between two suns and as many moons. (Cat. of seals B.M. 3367
Add. Chart. 16688)
From
the Victoria History of Yorkshire Vol. III P.285 - Richard Bridesall
merchant of York was buried here next to his mother (i.e. Blackfriars
Preachers Church York) 1392.
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol. xxiii 1303 Adam de Bridesale owns a messuage by the
service of 2d worth 5s a year let to Geoffrey Stulle of Settrington
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol. xxxi Yorkshire Inquisitions 29Edw.I on Sunday the
Feast of Barnabas the Apostle (11th June 1301) Gilbert de Briddesale is
a free tenant of John de Wyville in two tofts at Slingsby nr. Malton
for which he pays 12d at Martinmas and Whitsuntide.
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol. xxiii 1292 Richard de Briddishale holds a bovate of
land for 8s near Holderness (Bridlington).
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol. xxi 1301 (30 Edward I) Yorkshire Lay Subsidies (One
Fifteenth) Walter de Briddesale of Wicum et Horlle (Howe) in Ryedale
vijs.vd.
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol. not noted 1297 (25 Edward I) Yorkshire Lay
Subsidies) (one Ninth) Gilbert de Briddessale in Birdsall vjs. iid.
Adam de Briddessale in Birdsall iijs.viijd. Robert de Briddessale in
Lokingtona (nr. Beverly) ijs.vijd.
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol. xli p.116 Yorkshire Star Chamber Proceedings 1532
Wyllyam Byrsdstall is arbitrator in land dispute (land nr.
Boroughbridge)
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol. xxxviii circa 1630 Thomas Birdshall of Oxton (nr.
Tadcaster) was fined ú10 in the Compositions for not taking
Knighthood. THIS WAS A SCHEME BY CHARLES I FOR MAKING MONEY WITHOUT
GOING THROUGH PARLIAMENT. HE ASKED SIGNIFICANT LANDOWNERS TO BE KNIGHTS
OF THE REALM (WITH ALL THE ASSOCIATED EXPENSE) AND FINED THEM VARIOUS
AMOUNTS IF THEY REFUSED.
22/7/1268(52HenryIII)Case266File52No.111
No.mdcclxxix at York.Between Richard son of Nicholas of Briddeshale
plaint.&Alice who was wife of Nicholas the Plumer imp. as to a
messuage &1 1/2 bovates of land in Briddeshale.The right of
Richard,as to the gift of Alice:to hold to him & his heirs,of
her&her heirs paying yearly 3d.at Martinmas & Whit. for all
service. Warranty Richard gives a sor sparrowhawk.
YAJ
Rec. Series- Yorkshire Feet of Fines 1/12/1226(11HenryIII) Bundle 262
File20 No.142 no.cccxxii at York. On the morrow of St.Andrew between
William Malebisse claimant and Richard of Bridesale tenant as to half a
carucate of land in Killingwic. Quitclaim by William for himself and
his heirs to Richard and his heirs. Richard gives 20 Shillings sterling.
YAJ
Rec.Vol.62 Yorkshire Feet of Fines 1620 (18JamesI) MichaelmasThomas
Birdsall (Civitas Ebor),Quer:Thos. Foster gent.& Eliz. his wifeDef:
Messuage and lands in Oxton and Tadcaster in the Co. of the City of
York and land in Tadcaster Co. York.
YAJRec.Vol.LVIII
Yorkshire Feet of Fines 1621 (19JamesI) MichaelmasTerm Samuel
Midgley&Christr.KirkeQuerThos.Birdsall&Kath.hiswifeDef:Messuage,
2 cottages and lands in Oxton.
YAJ
Rec. Series- Yorkshire Feet of Fines NB Quer. = Plaintiff = Recipient
Def. = Deforciant = Transferor 1610 (8JamesI) Michaelmas Term Ralph
Marshall Quer: Robt. Birdsall & Jane his wife, Wm. Newlove and
Ellis (Elizea) his wife,John Hardinge and Eliz. his wife and Wm. Seamer
and Dorothy his wife Def:Messuage and lands in Egton & Glaysdalle.
YAJ
Rec.Ser.(Yorks.FoF).Case266 File59 (8Ed.)1279/80 Betw. Wm. Prior of
Kyrkham Pet.(by Robt. de Helmesle) & John de Bredeshale ten. of a
toft & 2 bovates in Bredeshale (Birdsall).Plea;John's right. John
& his heirs to hold of the Prior & his successors & his
Church of the Holy Trinity of Kyrkham at a yearly rent of 10s.1/2 at
Whit.&1/2 at Mart. The Prior & his successors to warrant. For a
sore sparrowhawk. No. 82 at York.
YAJ
Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) Case267File60(8EdwardI) 1280 No.131
York a mnth after Midsom. betw. Roger son of Idoine(de Kirkeby) &
Alice his wife pet. Margery dau. of Richard de Bryddeshale ten. whom
Wm. Haye has called to warrant re. a bovate in Kyllingwyk j Pokelington
Grand Assise. Roger & Alice acknowledge Margery's right, remitted
& quitclaimed for themselves & their heirs to Margery & her
heirs for a mark of silver.
YAJ
Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) Case267File60(8EdwardI) 1280 No.158
York a mnth after Midsom. betw. Roger son of Idoine(de Kirkeby) &
Alice his wife pet. Margery dau. of Richard de Bryddeshale ten. whom
Wm. Haye has called to warrant re. a bovate in Kyllingwyk j Pokelington
Grand Assise. Roger & Alice acknowledge Margery's right, remitted
& quitclaimed for themselves & their heirs to Margery & her
heirs for a mark of silver.
YAJ
Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) Case268File72(28EdwardI)
Easter10/4/1300No.36 York betw. Tho. de Newesum & Roger his brother
quer.& Walter de Briddeshale & Margery his wife imped. of a
messuage in New Malton.Warranty of Charter.Rogers right as of the gift
to Tho. & Roger of Walter & Margery. Tho. & Roger &
Roger's heirs to hold of the chief lords etc. Walter & Marg. for
themselves & Walter's heirs to warrant. For 6 marks of silver.
YAJ
Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) Case268File73(28Ed.I)Morrow of
Mart.1300 No.71 York. betw. Robert son of William de Playz quer. &
Walter de Brideshale & Margery his wife deforc. of 3 bovates &
2s. worth of rent in Angleby.Covenant;Robert's right. Walter &
Margery have rendered in court. Robert & his heirs to hold of the
chief lords etc. Walter & Margery for themselves & Walter's
heirs to warrant. For 100s. silver.
YAJ
Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 1533 Easter Term 25HenryVIII
Plaintiffs Wm. Richardson, Mamaduke Wodd Henry Morthing clerk, Robert
Cleuying clerk and George Morthing. Deforciants John Lyndaill and
Thomas Burdsall and Joanna his wife. Property 3 messuages, 4 cottages
and a windmill with lands in West Lutton and East Lutton.
YAJ
Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 1536 Easter Term 28HenryVIII
Plaintiffs John Wood,Wm. Richardson, Marmaduke Wood, Robert Cleuying
clerk and George Morthing. Deforciants John Lyndaill and Thomas
Burdsall and Joanna his wife. Property 4 messuages, and a windmill with
lands in East Lutton West Lutton and Setryngton.
YAJ
Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 1563/4 Hilary Term 6Elizabeth
Plaintiff- George Berdesell Deforcs.- John Eyre gent.& Eliz.his
wife Property- a messuage with lands in Catlyff and Rotherham. NAME
BECAME BEARDSALL.
YAJ
Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 1568
MichaelmasTerm10/11ElizabethPlaintiff- Robert Byrdsall Deforciants-
Gabriel Fairfax esq.& Eliz. his wife.Property- a messuage with
lands in Oxton and Tadcaster.
YAJ
Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 1600/1 Hilary Term 43Elizabeth
Plaintiff- Thomas Burdsall Deforciant- William Fairfax esq. Property-
70 acres of pasture in Steton (Steeton) and Bolton Perecye.
YAJ
Vol.10 p.485 (note) 16Rich.II(1392) There is a record of a suit by
Richard de Eskelby (of Exelby & Dishforth tenant of the Abbot's
manor at Dishforth) & Alianora his wife and John de Sharow versus
Alexander Neville (Chevalier) and Margaret his wifeand others when the
plaintiffs appoint as their attorney Thomas Bridsall(Attorney Roll
Ebor.Mich. 16(No.60) of Rich.II).The plea roll with partics. of suit
has not been discovered.
YAJ
Vol.31 Old Surnames from the Psh. of Aldborough mentioned in Old Deeds,
Charters etc. include THOMAS BYRDSAL 1417 He may be the same Thomas
Bridsall attorney of the York area mentioned elsewhere.
From
"A Database of Medieval Title Deeds for the City Of York-A Guide for
Users" University of York Occasional Papers in History No.3 1996 ROBERT
DE BIRDSALL 1161 & 1184 (751-2) JOHN BIRDSALL, PATONER 1407(2685)
JOHN BIRDSALL YORK 1476 (2126) JOHN BIRDSALL YORK, MERCHANT (2736) (all
Charters).
Ordained
as Sub-Deacon of Nottingham - Hugo de Bardeshale 22/9/1268 by
Archbishop Walter Gifford Lord Archbishop of York 1266-79.
Surtees
Soc. Vol.cxxxviii. Register of Thomas of Corbridge, Archbishop of
York.cccciv. 11 kal. Sept.(Aug.22nd. 1300)at Wilton. Folio91D The care
and custody of Henry, vicar of Wharram Percy, Committed to Dominus
William of Birdsall, priest. (NB Dominus is a title given to a member
of the Benedictine Order, it does not necessarily mean "sir").
Surtees
Soc. Vol. 186 (1969) York Memorandum Book Vol.III John Birdsall named
as Juror at the Assizes of Fresh Force 1474 John Birdsall named as
Juror at the Assizes of Fresh Force 1475 William Birdsall witness to a
feoffment for a messuage in Skeldergate, York . 6RichardII 20/2/1382-3
William Birdsall witness to a Quitclaim 10/3/1382-3.
Surtees
Soc. (1938) Archbishop Greenfield's Register Vol.5 "2460 2 ides
Nov.(Nov.6 1314) at Burton (nr. Beverley), Maude formerly wife of
William de Briddessale, collector of the Archbishop's farms in
Beverley, forgiven, out of charity, 4li. arrears of the said farms."
Surtees
Soc. (1937) Archbishop Greenfield's Register Vol.4 "1909 18kal.Feb
(Jan.15,1310-11) at Cawode (Cawood). "John de Briddesale appointed
Abbot of Kirkstall".???? IT IS CLEAR FROM OTHER SOURCES THAT JOHN
WAS
ABBOT FROM 1304.
Surtees
Soc. (1937) Archbishop Greenfield's Register Vol.4 "2349 St. Swithin
(July 2, 1311) "Receipt to William de Bridesale, serjeant of the
Borough of Beverley for11li. (toll).
Surtees
Soc. (1928) Archbishop of York Thomas of Corbridge Part II. "cmxxxvi 3
nones Maii (May 5, 1301) at Levington. Commission to William de
Briddesale and William called Beaucol, the Archbishop's clerks to act
in case of any neglect or negligence on the part of the commissioners".
Surtees
Soc. (1925) Register of Thomas of Corbridge, Archbishop of York
1300-04. "cccclxxv dispensation on 6kal.April (Mar.27,1302) at Burton
for Robert son of John de Briddesale, acolyte.
Surtees
Soc. (1925) Register of Thomas of Corbridge, Archbishop of York
1300-04. "clxiv 5kal.Oct. (Sept.27,1301) at Dighton (Deighton). Licence
to Master Thomas de Briddesale, Rector of Braicewelle (Bracewell), to
study for a year and pardon for having sold his tythes before
separation". NB BRACEWELL BELONGED TO KIRKSTALL ABBEY WHERE THE
ABBOT(1304-11) WAS JOHN DE BRIDESALL.
Surtees
Soc. Vol. cxxiii (1913) p.70 Register of Archbishop John le Romeyn
169.
Aug.16 1286/7 at Beverley, Agnete de Bridesale involved in a marriage
contract dispute.
Surtees
Soc. Vol. cxxiii (1913) p.141 Register of Archbishop John le Romeyn.
387. July 12,1294 the custody of the sequestration in the church of
Bracewell Granted to Master Thomas de Bridesale, acolyte, presented by
the Abbot and Convent of Kirkestal (Kirkstall), so that he be ordained
subdeacon at the Michaelmas ordination.
Surtees
Soc. Vol. cxxiii (1913) p.146 Register of Archbishop John le Romeyn.
404. Dec. 18,1294. Institution of Thomas Bridesale, subdeacon, to the
church of Braycewell (Bracewell) on the pres. of the Abbot and Convent
of Kirkestall (Kirkstall).
FREEMEN
OF YORK - Surtees Soc. Vol. 96 Thomas Birdsall yeoman 25HenryVI (1446)
Johannes Birdsall chamberlain (award) 12EdwardI (1472)
Surtees
Soc. Vol. cii (1899) Robertus Byrdsall, wever 24Eliz.I (1582) Wm.
Burdsall,innholder,by order 26Geo.II(1753)
York
Historian Vol. 12 John Birdsall -Merchant Adventurers Hall Mercers
Guild -freedom of York 1463.
Surtees
Soc. York Memorandum Book 1914 p.37-38 included in a grant by John
Helmeslay to Sir George Helmeslay and his successors, chaplains at the
altar of the Holy Trinity in the church of St. Sampson of York is a
yearly rent of 14s. from a tenement in Girdlergate "now inhabited by
John Byrdesall, patoner. York 12 Sept 8HenryIV (1407).
Surtees
Soc. York Memorandum Book 1914 "Folio 3026. Release by John Byrdsall
citizen & merchant of York, to John Stokesley, citizen & Mary
his wife, & Hugh Lincoln of York, tailor, & Ellen his wife of 2
messuages & a garden in the Street of St. Saviour in York, formerly
of Henry Scoresby, formerly of York, merchant. Witns;--York 7th Aug.
16Ed.IV (1476) seal. Ackn.in the mayoralty of Thomas
Wrangwishe.26/8/1476.
East
Riding of Yorks. Poll Tax Returns 1381 (4RichardII) Besewyk (Beswick
nr. Kilnwick south of Driffield) - Thomas Byrdsall uxor eius iiijs.
YAJ.
Rec.Ser.Vol.xliv Assize Roll No.1048 36 HenryIII(1252)the Liberty of
St.Peter Pleas and assizes of novel disseisin before Roger de Thurkelby
and Adam de Hilton justiciars.."the Prior of Kirkham puts in his place
Robert de Brideshal or Laurence le Messager against Thomas de Boulton
and Eleanor his wife in a plea of land. Gilbert de Brideshall puts in
his place the said Robert or Laurence against the same in the same
(plea)..etc.
From"Some
Elizabethan Visitations of the Churches belonging to the Peculiar of
the Dean of York" YAJ Rec.Ser. Vol.xliv 1590 Ellerburne.........."Item
John Shaw for fornication with Elizabeth Birdsall of the parish of
Thorneton" (Thornton le Dale).
From
The Northern Genealogist Vol.6 Pt.1 "Heriots (=tributes) on the
Wakefield Manor Rolls" 1408 - chief tenants include John de Bristall
ofNormanton. 1420 - Holme. The Lord's corn water-mill let this year to
Wm. Littlewode and John Berdishill for £4.13.4d.
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.cxxix(1917) "The York Mercers and Merchant
Adventurers......costs payd about the paigand (=pageant)" 1467 - John
Byrdsall is a collector. 1472 - list of members of the mystery play
includes" Johanne Birdsawll et uxore sua viijd.". (prob.Isabel,They
were registered members of the Corpus Christi Guild 1468 - Surtees
Vol.57)
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.cxxix(1917) Collecting silver for the Paigand
(=pageant) 1472. List of subscribers includes "Johanne Birdsall vjd.
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.192 John Birdsall was a chamberlain of York in 1473
From
Surtees Soc. Vol. 186(1969) Robert de Bridsall was witness to a
feoffment for messuages in Overousegate, York 17/6/1360 34EdwardIII
From
Surtees Soc. (1978/9) York City Chamberlain's Rolls
1445/6"Remuneraciones et Regarda...... et Johanni Birdesall porter pro
custodia stathe hoc anno vjs.viijd. (6/8d.)
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.88 (1890) page 312 Assize Roll Nthumblnd 7EdwardI
(1281/2) "Pars comitatus et parte boreali ultra aquam de coket venit
per xij cim.Juratores praesentant quod quidam Wilhelmus de Brideshall
occidit(killed!) Robertum de Stokes in domo Arnulphi Coci in eadem
villa de Karham (=Carham nr. Coldstream) et statim fugit (immediately
fled!) et malecreditur......"
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.88 (1890) page 374 Assize Roll Nthumblnd 7EdwardI
(1281/2) "Fines et amerciamenta placitorum coronae de comitatu
Northumbriae de itinere J. de Vall., Willelmi de Saham et sociorum
suorum, justiciariorum itinerantium, in comitatu praedicto, apud Novum
Castrum super Tynam (date)"....de villata de Karham (=Carham nr.
Coldstream) quia non cepit Willelmum de Brodeshal.jm.(=1mark)"
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.83 (1887) Cartularium Rievallanse Giulebert de
Brideshalle & Ivo de Bridesale are witnesses to grants made by
Ranulf Fitzwalter.(land at Folkton, 6 miles W. of Filey) circa 1150?
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.89 (1891) Cartularium de Guisburne (Charters of
Guisborough Priory) Johanne de Bridesale is witness to a charter by
John son of Richard son of Walter de Sawcock (parish of Welbury) circa
1200-1300.
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.xlix (1866) Survey of the County of York by John de
Kirby 5EdwardI (1277) In the Wapentake of Buckrose E.R. In the parish
of Briddessale (Birdsall) Adam de Briddessale has 6 bovates and
Gilbertus de Briddessale has 2 carucates In the parish of Rillington
Gilbertus de Briddesalle has 5 bovates. For land in Birdsall Adam de
Briddeshall pays 6d and Johannes de Briddesalle pays 6d.
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.cxxv From a list of Yorkshire Churches 1388 "De
Capella super Pontem Use, Dominus Willelmus de Bridsall..." (and seven
other priests with the title Dominus - the title of a Benedictine).
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.cxvii (1909) From the Percy Chartulary "DCLXXVI
Pateat...Walterus de Bridsale ...quietum clamavi nobili viro Henrico de
Percy illum annum redditum quatuor marcarum in molendinis d'Alnewyk..."
(Walter quitclaims his title to Alnwick Mill 22 April 1310. Alnwick had
been purchased by Henry Lord Percy from Anthony Bek Bishop of Durham in
1309).
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.cviii (1903) Preface page lxii "The manor of Huggate
is not far from Pocklington on the Wolds in the East Riding. The
Mauleys (de Malo Lacu) were Lords of it and it was in 1333 in
possession of Isabel de Brideshale."
From
YAJ Vol.10 Manor of Nafferton (nr. Driffield) 1572 Court Roll.
"Verdictum Juratorum de ffeston (poss. Foston on the Wolds)... Augusten
Burdall (ijd.) et Johannes Brigham sunt communes brasiatores serviciae
et dant domines de fin' ut patet in capite".
From
YAJ Vol.10. Manor of Nafferton (nr. Driffield) 1573 Court Roll "Pleas
....Isabell Burdall queritur versus Johannem Donytson in placito
transgressionis super casum et quod vendidit p'd quer. div.buttirum et
non deliberavit p'd quer ad diem limitatem ad damnum p'd quer vs. def.
comp. et concordavit cum quer. ideo in m.".
From
YAJ Vol.12. Yorkshire Deeds 1326 Grant of a messuage in Soutre Market
Beverley. One witness is Robert de Briddale.
From
the Registers of St. Mary Castlegate, York. Testamentary Burials. (YAJ
Vol.15). 11/7/1391 John Fox of York ".......lego Aliciae uxori meae, ad
opus suum proprium, totus debitum in quo Will. Bridsall (one of City
Bailiffs 1382/3) pater suus, mihi debet in maritago cum praedicta
alicia, uxore mea et lego iij bursas ad dividendas inter easdem Aliciam
uxorem meam, et Johannam Matrem suam......
From
the Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem for the County of York in the
PRO (YAJ Record Series Vol.1). 16CAR (=1642) Birdfall (sic),Thomas (in
the Court of Wards and Liveries) - Bundle 64, No. 74. PROBABLY THE SAME
THOMAS BIRDSALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPOSITIONS FOR NOT TAKING
KNIGHTHOOD .
From
North Yorkshire Records(prob.vol.1) in NRYCC Record Office -
Northallerton June in the 14th year of Henry V11 (1499). William
Byrdsall was charged with the wasting of 2 oaks in the King's Domain in
Pickering lieth, taken in Dalby and given to him by Roger Chomley.
Y.A.J.
Record Series, Vol. ?. Richard Holme, canon of York, and frequent
negotiator with the Scots, leaves 10 l. to William Bridsale in his will
1424. 1601 (43&44 Eliz.) Michaelmas Term John Birdsall - plaintiff:
Thos. Foster gent. - deforciant: lands in Tadcaster to be held for a
term of 30 years at an annual rent of 4d. Yorkshire Feet of Fines 1597
West Riding Session Rolls. Ottewell Burdsall de Tadcaster yeo. ingross.
xxt. q@ter brasij (=cabbages) ad valenc.xlt. q@t hordei (=barley) ad
valenc. LXli. xxt. q@ter siliginis (=winter wheat)ad valenc. xxxli.
& xxt. q@ter piso@ (=peas) & fabar@ (= broad beans) ad valenc.
xxxli. in toto CLli.
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol not noted 15th Aug. 1217. Simone de Bredesal is
witness to an undertaking by Robert of ?Carlisle? under-sheriff of
Yorkshire on behalf of his nephew for the maintenance of a certain
agreement.
Y.A.J.
Record Series vol not noted circa 1197-1210 Simone de Bredesal is
witness to a quitclaim by Nicholas de Lutton re land in Fridaythorpe.
Early
Yorkshire Charters Vol.2 no.1081 circa 1180-1201 Simone de Bredesal is
witness along with his father Gilbert to a land transfer deed.
Early
Yorkshire Charters Vol.2 no.1081 circa 1180-1201 Gilbert de Bredesal is
witness along with his son Simone to a land transfer deed.
Y.A.J.
Record Series Vol.CXXVI The Survey of Settrington 1599-1600 Certain
land and tenements 'freely held of Our Lady The Queen' by Matthew
Dodsworth in Settrington were noted as having been originally held by
Thomas Byrdsall and Jane his wife and granted away by him Oct. 27th
Hen.VIII (1535)
Y.A.J.
Record Series Vol.CXXIV July 1269 Dominus Gilbertus de Brideshal is
witness to the gift to the Dean and Chapter of York of the Advowson of
the Church of Weaverthorpe.
YAJ
Rec. Ser. Vol. LII (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 4.Westminster Quindene of
Hilary 35 Edw.III (1361) William son of William de Bridsale of
Northdalton of York (quer = purchaser) 1 messuage in York
YAJ
Rec. Ser. Vol. LII (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 32.Westminster Octave of
Hilary 46 Edw.III (1373) William de Bridsale citizen of York 'draper'
and Joan his wife(quer = purchaser) 1 messuage in York NB almost
certainly the same William Bridsall in the 1377 Poll Tax Return for
York.
YAJ
Rec. Ser. Vol. L (Yorks. Deeds) R.Birdsall is a witness to a deed by
Henry Fairfax June 20 10Eliz. (1568) at Moor Monkton. NB Moor Monkton
also features as the dwelling place of John Byrdsall in 1543 see York
Muster Rolls
THE
HONOUR OF KNARESBOROUGH COURT ROLLS Curia etc. vicesimo sexto die
aprilis Ao.R.r.CaroliXIIJo (1638) Jennetta Birdsall surr. three acres
in Felliscliffe (Fencecliffe- Hampsthwaite) in her own occupation to
the use of David Bilton and Peter Parker during her life.
THE
HONOUR OF KNARESBOROUGH COURT ROLLS Curia etc. die mercurii ante festum
nativitatis divi Johannis Baptistae anno r.R.Henrici Sexti XXXVIIJo
(1467) Duo boves de bonis et catallis Thomae Stobb (Stubbs) barbiati et
supp. etc. apprepiati per Thomam in le Wra et Joh. Inchebald Will.
Colthropp et Thom. Byrdsall ad 14s et deliberantur in custod. dicti Th.
Stub. quousque etc.
KNARESBOROUGH
COURT WILLS Bundle1 nos. 20-21 1640-50 1649Apr.21 - Will of Jennet
Hebden Among the debts owing to her is- 'by Widow Stubb 3 pounds'
(Widow Stubb is the relict of Thomas Stubbs of Hampsthwaite and was
previously Jennet Birdsall widow of William Birdsall of Hampsthwaite)
EXTRACTS
FROM CUSTOMS ACCOUNTS OF HULL Y.A.J.Rec. Vol.LXIV 1391 sailed the first
day of April the ship of John Pirson called the ......?carrying cloth
and calfskins. Includes 'Richard Bridsall 4 cloths
YORKS.QUO
WARRANTO ROLLS 1279-1Y.A.J.Rec. Vol.CLI Re the summoning of Thomas de
Alta Ripa. Gilbert de Briddesale is his attorney.
EXTRACTS
FROM CUSTOMS ACCOUNTS OF HULL Y.A.J.Rec. Vol.CXLIV 19th Aug. 1468 the
ship of Henry Baille called the George of Hull. Includes for John
Byrdsall 1 dol' (=dolium) ferri, 1 poke madere(=madeira),
6bar'(=barrels) saponis (=soap) 14pounds paid. THIS VOLUME CONTAINS
MANY MORE ENTRIES REFERRING TO THE TRANSACTIONS OF THIS WINE AND CLOTH
MERCHANT OF YORK.
YAJ
Rec.Vol.67(Yorks.FoF).Case263 File31 29/7/1240 24Hen.III.Between Simon,
Prior of Fereby(claim)& Wm.of Vescy who Gerald of Furnival has
called to warrant(warr.) (land in Anlakeby and a mill in Fereby).
Quitclaim by the Prior to Wm.&his heirs. Wm. grants the Prior
11acres of land in Holm in Espauding Mor and 5acres of meadow lying
near 2 acres of meadow belonging to Richard of Briddeshall on the east
side. No. 29 at York.
YAJ
Rec.Vol.92 Chartulary of Healaugh Park.(undated). Grant by Robert de
Birdsall to Robert Brun of Coney Street of a toft beside the monastery
of St. Saviour York, in fee and inheritance for 1 pound of cumin seed
at Christmas.Robert de Birdsall's son Gaufridus (Geoffrey) is a witness
along with Ketellus the priest and Reginald de Cheffram.
YAJ
Rec.Vol.82 Yorks. Feet of Fines 52 Hen.III (1268).Gilbert de
Briddeshale claims his right in part to 480 acres of heath and pasture
quitclaimed by Peter de Mauley. No.MDCCXLIV Case266 File52 No.107
YAJ
Rec.Vol.82 Yorks. Feet of Fines 52 Hen.III (1268).Between Richard son
of Nicholas de Briddeshale plaintiff and Alice who was wife of Nicholas
the Paumer as to a messuage and 1 1/2 bov. of land in Briddeshale the
right of Richard as of the gift of Alice... paying yearly 3d. at
Martinmas and Whitsuntide for all service. Warranty Richard gives a sor
sparrowhawk. No.MDCCLXXX Case266 File52 No. 111
YAJ
Rec.Vol.81 Monastic Notes ex P.R.O. Kirkstall Abbey(Cist.)Inquisition
taken at Farnelay Sunday before the Invention of the Holy Cross
6Edw.II(1313). William de Bridesale given licence to assign a croft,13
acres of land and 2 acres of wood in Bramlay to the Abbott andConvent
of Kirkstall.The property is held of the Abbott and Convent by the
service of 16d yearly for all service.No land or tenem. remains to
Wm.(INQ AD QUD FILE93 NO.11)
YAJ
Rec.Vol.17p220 Monastic Notes ex PRO Watton Priory A.D.1423. Thomas
Brydsall versus John the Prior Of Watton and Henry his Co-Monk Chaplain
of the parish church of Brydsall for breaking the plaintiffs house at
Brydsall (Birdsall) and arresting his goods and chattels without
reasonable cause. De Banco Trin. 1Hen.VI m517d
YAJ
Rec.Vol.17p212 Monastic Notes ex PRO A.D.1290.The Prior of Wartre v.
Gilbert de Brydeshale to acquit him of the service which John son of
William de Craystoke requires for the free tenement which the Prior
holds of Gilbert in Brunnom. De Banco Mich. 18&19Edw.I m89d
YAJ
Rec.Vol.17p212 Monastic Notes ex PRO A.D.1290.The Prior of Wartre v.
Galiana widow of Gilbert de Brydeshale to acquit him of the service
which John son of William de Craystoke requires for the free tenement
which the Prior holds of Galiana in Brunnom. De Banco Hil. 19Edw.I m47d
YAJ
Rec.Vol.17p110 John de Brydesal of Kirkestal is bailiff to the Abbott
of Kyrkestal in a complaint. A.D.1291. He subsequently became Abbott
himself in A.D.1304.
YAJ
Rec.Vol.23 Yorkshire Inquisitions 1283-1295 John de Bridesale holds
land in Briddesale (Birdsall) of Nicholas de Okelsthorpe 26th July 1286
YAJ
Rec.Vol.23 Yorkshire Inquisitions 1283-1295 Richard de Briddeshale is
inquisitor 29th April 1292
YAJ
Rec.Vol.37 Yorkshire Inquisitions Inquisition taken before the Sheriff
on Tuesday the Feast of the Conversion of St.Paul,(25Jan.1305-6)
by...It is not to the damage etc.if the King grant leave to Master
Thomas de Brydesale to remise 17s.10d.rent in Besaker(Bessacarr) which
he was wont to receive from the Abbot of Kirkestall (his brother?) for
certain lands and tenements which the Abbot holds of said Thomas in the
same vill.
YAJ
Rec.Vol.17 p.108 Monastic Notes A.D.1269 Anketin Malure v. Simon, Abbat
of Kyrkestal, Ranulf de Berdesey and others for cutting down trees in
his wood at Clifford to the value of 100s. Curia Regis No.193
Mich.53&54HenIII m.8
York
Muster Roll 13th October 1543 List of all able persons in the City and
Ainsty of York to fight in the war with Scotland, and list of the 102
men sent includes:-Symon Byrdsall of Nun Appleton. Rychard Byrdsall of
Sessay Town and John Byrdsall of Moor Monkton. Both Symon and John were
described as having neither horse nor garments for the war; Rychard had
both. IT SEEMS ONLY SYMON BIRDSALL WAS ACTUALLY SENT.
1377
POLL TAX RETURNS FOR YORK include:- Parish of St. Sampson William de
Bridsall p. ux. 5s. 2s.4d. (he was obviously very rich - this is one of
the highest amounts of tax paid.)
Muster
Roll for the City and Ainsty of York1584.Assessment upon the
inhabitants towards the cost of setting forward of two light horsemen
to serve in Ireland. 24 August 21Eliz. includes the names of:- Robert
Birdsall of York City and Thomas Birdsall of Oxton and Owston
Y.A.J.vol.4/401,vol.5/314-5.At
Domesday Ulchil (Ulfketyl) kept BRITESHALA.William I gave his half
bro.Robert Count of Mortain 180 manors.From him Nigel Fossard & his
son had 91 manors which by c.1100 incl. BIRDSALL.Nigel built castle
MONTFERRANT destr by LeGrosse-Earl of Albermarle c.1150 Chron.of Meaux
Abbey vol.1/103.Mauley(de Malo Lacu) family inherit Fossard holdings on
their extinction & subinfeud BIRDSALL to deBrideshalle,whence to
Mallory family c.1229.
Extract
from the will of William Stowe (senior) of Ripon, 14 August 1430. To
John Birdsall of York, his brother and sister - items at Ripon and at
Warkworth.
Thoresby
Soc. vol. 27 p.33 From the will of Mary Hardcastle of Womersley (7miles
s.w. of Pontefract) - "to Margaret Burdsall a hatte, a cappe, a fine
kerchew and 6s.8d. To Jennet Burdsall a kerchew, a smocke and 12d.
(proved 6/11/1554).
Y.A.J.
Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 10/12/1579
Birdesall, William City of London, City
Y.A.J.
Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 5/10/1597 Burdale
als. Burton, Michael Wakefield, Pontefract
Y.A.J.
Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 15/8/1603
Birdsall, Roger Ellerburne Ridall (Ryedale)
Y.A.J.
Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 16/7/1607
Buerdsall, William Kirkburton, Pontefract
Y.A.J.
Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 4/10/1610
Birdsall, William Egton, Cleveland
Y.A.J.
Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 5/11/1614
Birdsall, Christopher Ellerburne, Holderness
Y.A.J.
Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 6/6/1615
Burdsall, Christopher Ellerburn, Ridall (Ryedale)
Y.A.J.
Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 4/1/1614
Bearsall, William Harlington (nr. Doncaster) Pontefract
Y.A.J.
Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 27/3/1617
Burdsall, Ralph par. Kirkburton, Pontefract
Y.A.J.
Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 4/5/1620
Birdsall, Christopher Ellerburn, Bulmer
Y.A.J.
Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 5/5/1620
Birdsall, Elizabeth dau. of Christopher Birdsall of Ellerburn decd.
Ridall (Ryedale)
From
the Index to Administration Act Books. 14/12/1632 Birdsall, Benjamin
Oxton fol.176 Ainsty
From
the Index to Administration Act Books. 21/12/1631 Birdsall, John Leeds
fol.165 Ainsty
From
the Index to Administration Act Books. 6/10/1629 Burdsall, John
Cottingham, Harthil
From
the Index to Administration Act Books. 8/2/1631 Burdsall, Robert
Cottingham fol.17 Harthill
From
the Index to Administration Act Books. 12/4/1638 Burdsall, Thomas
Whitby fol.316 Cleveland
From
the Index to Peculiar of Snaith Wills 1582 Birdsall, Christopher
Hensall (3 miles w. of Snaith)
.From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 14/1/1392
Brideshall, Richard, York, Merchant Date of Will19/12/1392 Vol.1 fol.50
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 19/4/1396
Bridsall, Joan, relict of Wm. of Gysburn Vol.1 fol.95
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 15/6/1501
Birdsall, John, Weverthorp Date of Will 11/4/1501 Vol.6 fol.4
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 9/2/1513
Birdesall, Robert, Tadcaster Date of Will 5/6/1513 Vol.8 fol.118
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 4/12/1540
Birdsaull, John, Rednes psh of Whitgifte Date of Will 19/10/1540 Vol.11
fol.482
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 30/4/1544
Birdsall, John, Tadcaster Date of Will 29/9/1538 Vol.11 fol.736
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 8/4/1573
Birdsall William, Stutton (Aynstie) husbandman. Date of Will 26/12/1572
Vol.19 fol.589
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 2/10/1545
Birdsall, William, Ecclesfelde Date of Will 7/4/1545 Vol.13 fol.57
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 5/3/1582
Burdsall, Peter, York, weaver Date of Will 25/6/1582 Vol.22 fol.253
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 17/3/1550
Birdsaule, Miles, Buttercrame, labourer Date of Will 10/12/1550 Vol.13
fol.698
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 1/12/1557
Byrdsall, Isabell, Tadkaster, widow Date of Will 24/8/1557 Vol.15 pt.2
fol.86
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 22/12/1556
Birdsall, Edmunde, Swyton par Waithe (Swinton par. of Wath-on-Dearne)
Date of Will 28/9/1556 Vol.15 pt.1 fol.76
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 26/4/1558
Byrdsall, John, Monkefryston Date of Will 1/3/1557 Vol.15 pt.2 fol.236
The above is also a beneficiary under the Will of John Shippen of Monk
Fryston & the appointed Guardian of his children in their nonage.
prob. granted 5/3/1551/2
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 22/9/1571
Birdsall, John, Apleton (possibly Appleton Roebuck in Ainsty) Date of
Will 28/8/1571 Vol.19 fol.405
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 12/6/1609
Buersdale, John, Longley Carr par. Kirkberton, clothier Date of Will
3/3/1608 Vol.31 fol.60
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 8/11/1591
Birdsaule, Robert, Egton par. Lythe Date of Will 11/6/1588 Vol.24
fol.731
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 20/8/1592
Birdsall,Robert, Oxton yeo. (buried at Tadcaster) Date of Will 9/3/1590
Vol.25 fol.982
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 31/7/1603
Birdsall, William, Grafton par. Marton (buried at Ilkley) Date of Will
3/9/1602 Vol.29 fol.115
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 12/5/1614
Burdsall, Francis, Appleton (possibly Appleton Roebuck), gresman,
(buried in Poolton Percy - Bolton Percy Date of Will 31/5/1613 Vol.33
fol.42
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 13/3/1608
Birdshall, Christopher, Collingham Date of Will 2/8/1608 Vol.30 fol.822
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 13/2/1616
Birdsall, Richard, Arden par. Hawnbie (Hawnby, N. Yorks. Moors) Date of
Will 10/1/1616 Vol.34 fol.374
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 15/6/1605
Burdsall, Robert, York, lynnen weaver Date of Will 20/3/1603 Vol.29
fol.614
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 5/4/1617
Birdsall, John, Tadcaster, husbandman Date of Will 20/12/1614 Vol.34
fol.410
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 7/2/1606
Byrdsall, Ottevell, Tadcaster Date of Will 25/9/1606 Vol.30 fol.236
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 13/6/1618
Birdsall, Cicillie, Tadcaster, spinster Date of Will 18/12/1617 Vol.35
fol.7
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 8/5/1632
Birdsall, Christopher, husbandman of Barkeston bur. Shereburne (=
Sherburn) Date of Will 18/1/1631 Vol.41 fol.704
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate bundle for
April 1640/41 Birdsall, Robert, yeoman of Tadcaster Date of Will
18/12/1639
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate bundle for May
1640/41 Birdsall, Thomas, yeoman of Scarthingwell (nr. Saxton-in-Elmet)
Date of Will 20/6/1635
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 12/1/1631
Birdsall, Henry, yeoman of Doncaster Date of Will 27/6/1625 Vol.41
fol.579
From
the Index to Wills in the Court of the Dean of York. Date of Probate
26/5/1631 Burdsall, Robert, Farmanbye in the par. of Ellerburne (Admon)
Vol.1 fol.100
Surtees
Soc. Vol.64 p.97 Thoma Byrdsall is witness to the nun-cupative
(=verbal) will of Richard Esche of Bondgate York. Date????? IS RICHARD
ESCHE ANY CONNECTION WITH RICHARD DE ESKELBY WHOSE ATTORNEY IS ROBERT
BRIDSALL? SEE ELSEWHERE
Surtees
Soc. Vol.cx (1904) p.137 Knaresborough Court Rolls Wills & Admons
Membrane 18. 10 & 11CharlesI (1634/5) Date of Will 3/6/1634 William
Birdsall of Fencecliffe, yeo. to be buried at Hampsthwaite.
From
Thoresby Soc. Vol.1 Johanne Birdsall of Tadcaster witnessed the will of
Robert Sandall of Tadcaster (proved 16/1/1514-15). POSSIBLY THE SAME
JOHN BIRDSALL OF TADCASTER WHOSE OWN WILL WAS DATED 29/9/1538.
From
Index to Richmondshire Wills 1565 - Joanne Borsedaile of Coneyshethorpe
(Coneysthorpe) ref.B9 Admon.
From
Index to Richmondshire Wills 1582 - Marie Birdsaule of Staveley (nr.
Boroughbridge) ref.F115. Admon
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.64 (1874) Acts of the Chapter of Ripon (Collegiate
Church of Ripon) Thomas Byrdsall is one of the witnesses to the
nuncupative (verbal) will of Richard Esche de Bondgate juxta ripo. 13th
April 1461.
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.lxxix (1884) Testamenta Eboracensia 30th June 1521 The
will of Thomas Greenwood vicar of Langtoft (12 miles W. of
Bridlington). (corpus of a prebend in York Minster). ".....also I gyffe
to John Birdsall my servant, two oxgange of corn the which I had of
William Dobill; and I will that the said John pay the farm vjs. viiid.
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.cvi (1902) The will of Nicholas Fawkes of Farnley
within the Parish of Otley (the son of John Fawkes, Steward of the
Forest of Knaresborough) was proved 18th March 1544-5. A John Birdsall
is a witness
From
Surtees Soc. Vol.civ (1900) Administrations from the Knaresborough
Court Rolls - Administration of William Bardeyn's effects, 15th May
xxxHenryVIII (1539). Among the debts owed to the Testator are "..in
t'handes of Birdsall of Grafton' (psh of Marton cum Grafton) a quarter
a half of rye price.?.."
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 9/7/1476
Burdall, Richard, Beverley, Mercer Date of Will 15/6/1476 Vol.4 fol.93
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 11/3/1530
Burdall, William, buried at Weverthorp Jan. 6, 1530
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 2/9/1612
Burdall, William, Killome (poss. Kilham W. of Bridlington) PROB. ACT
Vol.1 fol.35
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 4/4/1635
Burdall, Isabell, Killom (poss. Kilham W. of Bridlington) ADM. Vol.1
fol.114
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate Dec.1st. 1563
Berdsell, Margere, Waleswood (bur. Hartell) (=Harthill?) Will dated
Oct. 28th 1563 Vol. 17 Fol.305
From
the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate Aug.21st. 1561
Burdsell, Elizabeth, Downswall par. Cottingham Will dated Apl. 1st.
1561 Vol. 17 Fol.56
NB
Admons Dec.6th. 1561 Joan Burdsall, Cottingham, infant, Harthill &
Jan. 16th 1561 Joan Burdsall, Dunsall, infant, Harthill
John
de Birdsall was vicar of Sancton nr. Beverley in October 1349
Dominus
William de Bridsall was vicar of Stainton in Cleveland in October 1362.
He was at Saint Winifred’s, Ousebridge York in 1366 and at "capella
super pontem Use" in 1388.
Peter
de Birdsall was vicar of Healaugh nr. Tadcaster in January 1399.
Giulbert
de Brideshalle and Ivo de Brideshale were witnesses to grants made by
Ranulf Fitzwalter recorded in the Cartularium Rievallense circa 1150.
John
Birdsell was vicar of East Acklam in November 1406.
William
Birdsall was vicar of Appleton le Street near Malton 1414 - 1434. He is
possibly the William Birdsell who was left £10 in the will of
Richard Holme, canon of York 1424
Canon
Stephen de Birdsall was vicar of Warter nr. Beverley in May 1427.
John
Birdsell the servant of Thomas Greenwood, vicar of Langtoft nr.
Bridlington was a beneficiary in that worthy’s will 1521.
Thomas
Birdsall was presented to the living of Cawood nr. Selby by Richard
Cromwell, Lord Protector on 27th October, 1659. He was ejected by the
Act of Uniformity in 1662 as a presbyterian preacher. Afterwards he
lived at Poppleton as chaplain to Dorothy Hutton (licensed 13th April,
1672).
Robert
Birdsall son of Thomas and grandson of Thomas of Church Fenton was
vicar of Bilton 1694 - 1730. He was also curate of Kirk Hammerton
1708-1730. His grandson Cottam Birdsall produced a family of Roman
Catholic priests.
From
"The Great, Parliamentary or Bannerets' Roll, a 17th.C. manuscript book
by Wm. Burton who copied fourteen mediaeval rolls. It lists active
knights and includes in the Lincolnshire list Gilbert Birdsall, Vt. 2
barres gemels (b.g.) in chief,3 molets gules (3*g). Comments include
"Gilbert Brideshall; Commissioner of Array, Lincs. 1300. Served v.
Scots.