ABSTRACTS OF RENSHAW WILLS Compiled by Celia Renshaw, Morganhold, January 2011

1538 Henry RENSHAW (Renscha) of Chesterfield, Derbys To be buried in Chesterfield churchyard. Son Christopher and his 3 children; Son James & his wife (unnamed) & their 3 children; Son Thomas; dau Helyn; wife (unnamed) Others named: William ROLYNSON; Elizabeth BAXTER Executors: sons Thomas & Christopher Appraisers: John WUDWARDE smith of Chesterfield; Robert WYNDFELD of Chesterfield; William BAXSTER of Chesterfield; Thomas REYNESHA. Value: £22 11s 4d Written: 19 Nov 1537; Probate: 7 May 1758

1546 Thomas RENSHAWE of Sutton le Dale, Derbys (has not survived)

1555 John RENSHAW miner of , Derbys To be buried in Wirksworth churchyard Wife Thomasin; eldest son William; daughter Alice; 4 younger children unnamed Landlord (of leadmine in Wirksworth area) & supervisor: Mr REVYLL of Shirland Witnesses: Robert IRELAND, curate; John HYLL; Richard WALL; Charles BOOTHE; Sannder CARLYLL Written: 20 Dec 155-?; Probate: 7 Feb 1555

1557 Christopher RENSHAWE of Sutton le Dale, Derbys To be buried in Sutton church; 12d to Sutton church and 2s to Scarcliffe church Sons Francis, Thomas and Robert RENSHA; wife Anns Father-in-law Ralph CLARKE; Wife’s brother William CLARKE of Teversall Brothers Edmund, Thomas & Francis RENSHA Nephew Thomas RENSHA, son of Edmund Landlord (farm at Ryley): Master COLUMBELL Supervisor: Sir Robert CLARKE parson of Langar Wits: John ALWOOD; Robert CALOW; Robert BARLOW & others. Written 11 Jun ? (1557?); Probate: 15 Sep 1557

1559 John RENSHAW of Sutton, Derbys To be buried in Sutton parish church Landlord: Sir Francis LEEKE Sons: Francis; Edmund (& his children); Thomas Others named: John SE-TT?; Robt BARBER; Thomas RENSHA Witnesses: Sir Roger WATSON; Robt BARLOW & others Appraisers: Thomas BUTCHER; John TUPMAN; Robt BARBER & another. Written 11 Nov 1558; Probate: 4 Apr 1559

1560 John RENSHAW (Reynsha) of Whittington, Derbys To be buried in Whittington churchyard. Believes himself one of God’s “elect and chosen” Wife (unnamed); son Lawrens; daus Eylen & Jone Witnesses: Thomas STUBYNG; Wyllm TUPMAN & others Appraisers: Wyllm CHAPMAN; James SMYTH; Thomas STUBYNG; Wyllm TUPMAN. Value: £30 9s Probate: 7 Feb 1559/60

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1561 Christopher REYNSHAW of Chesterfield, Derbys (has not survived)

1580 Edmond RENSHAW (Reanshawe) of Chesterfield, Derbys To be buried in Chesterfield parish church. Wife Jone; daus Jone the elder, Jone the younger & Agnes; sons Edmund & Thomas Overseers: brother Francis RENSHAWE; Ralfe BLACWALL Witnesses: John HIGSON, Clarke; Rayfe BLACWALL; Francis RENSHAWE; Anthonie TUPMAN; John ASHE & others Appraisers: John ASHE; Raphe BLACWALL; George WRIGHTE; Anthonie TUPMAN. Value: £35 6s 2d Written: 14 Aug 1579; Probate: 10 Feb 1579/80

1592 Francis RENSHAW (Reanshawe) husbandman of Scarcliffe, Derbys To be buried in Chesterfield parish churchyard. Wife Agnes; sons William & Thomas; daus Dorritie, Grace & Elizabeth Overseers: cousin Francis RENSHAW; John STUBBYN Debtors: Roberte WA-HE?; Thomas WILLSON Appraisers: John BUTCHER; John HEATH; John WOODHOUSE; John STUBINGE Written: 21 Jan ? (1591/2?); Probate: 26 Jun 1592

1592 John RENSHAW (Renshawe) of Whittington, Derbys To be buried in Whittington churchyard. Wife Ann; sons Bartholomew, John & Gefray?; daus Anne & Margaret; son in law George WESTE & his daus Twenty? & Margaret; dau Dorothy ADDHAMSON & her husband Thomas Witnesses: Robert CROFT; Thomas HARRYES Appraisers: George STUBBING; Thomas HARRYES Probate: 14 Dec 1592

1612 Christopher RENSHAW (Renshawe) of Langwith, Derbys To be buried in Langwith church. Wife Mary; son in law Humfray ELICOKE?; son in law Robt COWPER; son in law Thomas RENSHAWE; son in law Willm ------? (possibly DRABLE); sons Thomas & William; son in law Francis -----? Witnesses: Marsell BARKER; John JOHNSON Appraisers: Renowld SAMSON; Willm GRAYE; Thomas WARDEDGE; Marsell BARKER Written: 18 Nov 1611; Probate: 3 Feb 1611/12

1614 John RENSHAW (Reynshawe) of Brampton, Derbys To be buried in Brampton churchyard near to dau Ales Wife Anne (nee DOUGHTIE); son Edward husbandman & his children, son Raphe & his children; son John; daus Dorothie, Margerie & Trothe Father in law: Thomas DOUGHTIE deceased Vendor of property: John SHAWE yeoman of Ashgate Witnesses: Richard MEYBY; George MEYBY; God BOLLER Appraisers: George TURNER; Christopher SWIFTE; Willm DOBB; John SOMERSALL. Value: £56 18s Written: 17 Aug 1613; Probate: 16 Jan 1613/14

2 1624 Thomas RENSHAW (Rainshawe) late Alderman & butcher of Chesterfield, Derbys Eldest son Francis; son Thomas Sister: Ann wife of Raphe BILBY Vendors of property in Brampton: John SCHA alias SOMSULL & his son James Landlords: Sir Thomas FOLJAMBE Knight; John WATKINSON; Lord of Welbeck; Lord of Walton; Earl of Pembrooke Others named: Robert DENBY; DOUGHTY; Elizabeth TURNER (kinswoman & servant); Margaret EYTON; Elizabeth DICKENS (servant); Edmond CARTLEDGE (apprentice); Richard RUSHE (‘my man’) Overseers: loving friends Mr Francis LEEKE of & cousin Francis CURTIS of Somley (Summerleys in ) Appraisers: Mr Godfrey HEATHCOTE, alderman; Godfrey SWIFT; Reginald BRETLAND. Value: £354 16s 2d. Written: 10 Jul 1623; Probate: 3 Jun 1624

1630 Francis RENSHAW (Reanshawe) yeoman of Ryley in the parish of Scarcliffe, Derbys To be buried in the chancel of Scarcliffe church. Wife Joan Kinsman Thomas REANSHAWE butcher of Chesterfield Beneficiaries: John STORER the elder of Ryley; sister Marie AMBERSON; Isebell AMBERSON; Elizabeth LONGSON; William TALLENT; Godfrey TALLENT; kinsman George CLARKE of Chesterfield; Elizabeth CLAYE; Thomas CLARKE husbandman of Traesoll?, Notts (prob Treswell); Anne FRETWELL dau of Roger; William SAMPSON; Mydon? TAYLOR; -oydon? WOOD; godchildren Overseers: loving friends Mr John STUBBIN; Roger WILFREY or MIFFREY? of Sherbrooke Witnesses: Francis CARRINGTON; Anthony CHOLMER or CHALNER Creditors: Christopher HUIDE? of Paulterton; Richard WILLSON of ; Widow BROOKE of Edmondthorpe; John JEPSON of Clapwell; Francis MARPLES; Robert EARNSHAWE; George PEDLE of Heath; John FREAKE of Heath Appraisers: Roger MIFFREY?; John STORER; Godfrey WEBSTER; Thomas DOWKER. Value: £161 2s 9d Written: 18 Feb 1630; Probate: 29 Apr 1630

1635 Francis RENSHAW (Renshawe) yeoman of Whittington, Derbys Son John (a minor); wife Margaret (a widow when she married Francis); daus Elizabeth & Anne (minors) Executors: brothers in law John & Godfrey SOMERSALL Overseers: brother in law John GREAVES; cousin Godfrey STUBBING Witnesses: John RENSHAWE; William RIVINGTON; Jo. SOMERSALL; Godfrey SOMERSALL Written: 2-?th Apr 1635; Probate: 13 Aug 1635

1638 Thomas RENSHAW (Renshawe) yeoman-butcher of Chesterfield, Derbys To be buried in Chesterfield church. Wife Philadelphia; daus Elizabeth, Cicilie, Joan & Dorathie (minors); only son John (minor) Overseers: Mr Matthewe WADDINGTON, vicar of Chesterfield; Godfrey WEBSTER butcher Others named: Edward DOUGHTIE; Frances CHAUNER (Chalner) wife of Anthony Witnesses: Matthew WADDINGTON; William WEBSTER; Godfrey WEBSTER

3 Appraisers: Reynold BRITLAND; Godfrey WEBSTER butcher; John CLAY; Peter NEEDHAM. Value: £308 10s. Written: 19 Nov 1637; Probate: 21 Mar 1638

1640 William RENSHAW husbandman of Langwith Bassett, Derbys (inventory & probate only) Administrators: Widow Cellestiana RENSHAWE of Langwith; James RENSHAWE husbandman of Langwith Appraisers: Christopher BRIGGS; Hugh BRIGGS; Thomas WOOLLEY the younger; John COWPE (or COWPER)

1649 Francis RENSHAW yeoman of Cutholme in Brampton, Derbys To be buried in Chesterfield parish church. Wife Ann; eldest son Francis; second son Raphe; eldest daus Alice & Ann; youngest daus Jane, Elizabeth & Mary; grandchild Anne NEEDHAM Others named: Francis MOORE; Willm NEWTON gentleman; Peter NEEDHAM Witnesses: Godfrey WATKINSON; William DIBB or DILL? Written: 24 Jun 1647; Probate: [nd] 1649

1650 John RENSHAW husbandman of Whittington, Derbys To be buried in Whittington churchyard. Wife Ann; nephew John HALL; son in law Francis HALL; son William STEPHENSON & his son John; son John RENSHAW (an apprentice) Others named: Elizabeth ANDERSON; John PARKER? Witnesses: Richard WOUSNAM (Wolstenholme); John PARKER?; Godfry EDGE Written: 16 Apr 1650; Probate: PCC London 20 May 1650

1670 Christopher RENSHAW of Brampton, Derbys (inventory only) Appraisers: John DOE?; William PELL or POLL; James ALLINSON; Raph RENSHAW. Value: £35 3s 6d Probate: 23 Sep 1670

1671 James RENSHAW (Reynshaw) husbandman of Langwith Bassett (Over Langwith), Derbys Wife Alse; son John & his wife Troth; son James Witnesses: Henry SPITLEHOUSE; Humphrey CLAYTON senr Appraisers: Humphrey CLAYTON; John COUPE; Ferdinand BARLOW. Value: £30 5s 8d Creditors: Humphrey CLAYTON; William COUPE; Curtis TURNER; Timothy COXE Written: 11 Oct 1670; Probate: 5 Apr 1671

1680 Maximilian RENSHAW (Rentiah) bondwareman of Eckington, Derbys Sons John, Maxey (Maximilian), Robert & Thomas; dau Mary Debtors: Thomas TRICKETT of Coal Aston; John TURNER of Troway; John ANDREW; Will WORTH; John CRESWICKE Witnesses: Jarvis ROOKE; Thomas TRICKETT; Mary RENTIAH Appraisers: Jarvis ROOKE; Thomas HARTLEY; James STANIFORTH; John RENTIAL Written: 24 Mar 1680; Probate: 22 Sep 1680

1681 Edward RENSHAW yeoman of Brampton, Derbys Brothers Christopher, William & Henry

4 Sister Alice RENSHAW Witnesses: John DOE; George FRICKNALL; Ann FRICKNILL; William WILCOCKSON Appraisers: James SWIFT; John DOE; James RENSHAWE; William WILCOCKSON Written: 10 Apr 1681; Probate: 20 Sep 1681

1682 Anna RENSHAW widow of Chesterfield, Derbys Dau Jane BUTLER wife of Richard; deceased son William RENSHAW & his sons Thomas, William & Francis; son Raphe RENSHAW & his son Samuel Debtor: Lawrence OXLEY of Chesterfield Executor: Mr Adam GILL Witnesses: Anne CARTER; John CARTER; William CHAMPERNOONE Appraisers: Peter PARKINSON; William LEE; William BEATSON. Value: £34 7s 10d Written: 12 Sep 1681; Probate: 30 Aug 1682

1698 Mary RENSHAW of Whitwell, Derbys (admon only) Administrator: husband & relict John RENSHAW of Whitwell Probate: 19 Oct 1698

1698 Thomas RENSHAW yeoman of Wells Farm, Whitwell, Derbys (inventory only) Administrator: father John RENSHAW, Whitwell Appraisers: James SWIFT; William BRIGHT; Phillip STEELE & another. Value: £267 7s 2d Probate: 11 May 1698

1699 Bridget RENSHAW spinster of Whitwell, Derbys (admon only) Administrator: father John RENSHAW gent of Birks Farm, Whitwell, Derbys Bondsmen: James SWIFT yeoman of Brampton; William CLARK mercer of Chesterfield Probate: 20 Jan 1698/9

1701 William RENSHAW, Carpenter of Ashbourne, Derbys (admon & inventory only) Administrator: William RENSHAW carpenter of Ashbourne Bondsmen: Thomas HOOD of Ashbourne; Thomas ALCOCK of Ashbourne Inventory value: £8 11s 4d Probate: 14 Nov 1701

1705 Ralph RENSHAW of Brampton, Derbys (admon only) Administrator: Samuell RENSHAW of Brampton Bondsmen: James SWIFT yeoman of Brampton; Godfrey STEVENSON farmer of Brampton Proved: 3 Oct 1705

1706 John RENSHAW of Birkes, Whitwell, Derbys Trustees: James SWIFT gent of Brampton; Thomas SMITH gent of Netherthorpe, Staveley; Edward KENT of Tuxford, Notts Son William & & his wife Mary & their children including sons John, Thomas & William & daus Mary, Ann, Bridget & Philadelphia Dau Elizabeth KENT (wife of Edward KENT) Dau Philadelphia SWIFT wife of James & their children (including son Godfrey) Son Joseph Dau Ruth PELL wife of William & their children Deceased son John & his son John “now in New Jersey” Deceased son Thomas

5 Others named: John AKROYD of Brampton; Mrs Mary CLARKE of Chesterfield; Mrs Judith COOPE Landlords: Duke of Devonshire; George SMITH; trustees of Dronfield school Witnesses: George JELSOPPE; Edward yeoman of Whitwell; Joseph MEE Codicil witnesses: William STABLES; Samuel COOPER; William RHODES Written: 23 Sep 1704; Probate: PCC London 19 Feb 1706

1707 Maximilian RENSHAW husbandman of Eckington, Derbys (inventory only) Administrator: widow & relict Ann RENSHAW Appraisers: John PARMAN?; Robt RENSHALL. Value: Loss of £1 14s 4d Creditors: Mr WILLSON; Thos TAYLOR; Vincent TOWNDRO; Dr ATTON?; Tho SANDERSON; Hen SMITH; Mr FENTHAM; Rich BENNIT; Jno CADMAN; Robt WEBSTER Probate: 14 Oct 1707

1712 Thomas RENSHAW sicklesmith of Litfield, Eckington, Derbys Wife Elizabeth; eldest son Thomas; dau Elizabeth (minor); son Samuel Witnesses: Geo STANIFORTH snr; Geo STANIFORTH jnr; Marm CARVER Appraisers: Geo STANIFORTH; Tho STANIFORTH; Geo TURNOR; John REVILL. Value: £57 12s Written: 24 Dec 1711; Probate: 9 Apr 1712

1716 John RENSHAW of Whittington, Derbys (admon only) Administrator: dau Mary BOWER widow of Shitlington, Derbys Bondsmen: Thomas BOWER tanner of Chesterfield; Samuell OATES plumber of Chesterfield Probate: 4 Apr 1716

1716 Thomas RENSHAW husbandman of Whittington, Derbys Wife Eymott; dau Eymott; eldest son John & his sons John & Thomas; other sons Thomas & Robert Witnesses: Thomas GILBERTHORP; Mary MASON; Geo GILBERTHORPE Appraisers: Thomas RENSHAWE; Geo GILBERTHORPE; John RENSHAWE. Value: £18 19s 6d Written: 14 Jun 1715; Probate: 16 Oct 1716

1717 Elizabeth RENSHAW (admon only) Administrator: Thomas RENSHAW sicklesmith of Litfield, Eckington Bondsmen: Henry VERNON innholder of Uttoxeter, Staffs; Abraham ALLWOOD gent of Chesterfield

1717 Robert RENSHAW husbandman of Eckington, Derbys Wife Mary; son John; daus Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah & Hannah; dau Ann WOSTINHOLM Witnesses: John TROUP; Sarah HURST; J. TRENTHAM Appraisers: John RENSHAW; John TROOPE; George STANIFORTH. Value: £123 4s Written: 9 Nov 1716; Probate: 24 Apr 1717

1717 Thomas RENSHAW shoemaker of Chesterfield, Derbys Wife Dorothy Trustees: beloved friends Mr Henry WARD; Mr Richd MILNES; Adam GILL Witnesses: Caleb BOOTH; Hannah WINTER; Joseph ----? (LEE?) Appraisers: Hen WARD; Adam GILL; Ri. MILNES. Value: £81 2s 4d Written: 15 Feb 1716; Probate 24 Apr 1717

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1724 William RENSHAW of Dalbury Lees, Derbys (probate only) Administrator: widow & relict Lydia RENSHAW Probate: 14 Apr 1724

1732 John RENSHAW husbandman of Somerley, Dronfield, Derbys Wife Anne; sons John & Thomas; dau Elizabeth Witnesses: Joseph BROOMHEAD; Joseph ALLSEBROOK Inventory value: £241 7s 6d Written: 23 Oct 1731; Probate: 11 May 1732

1732 Thomas RENSHAW fellmonger of Whittington, Derbys Eldest son James; second son Thomas; 5 younger children John, Elizabeth, Edward, Robert & Henry (minors) Guardian & trustee: good friend Henry GREEN cooper of Whittington Witnesses: Mary CRANFIELD; Thos WIGLEY; John CALTON Appraisers: Robert BLACKWALL; Henry GREEN. Value: £135 16s Written: 3 Jan 1731; Probate 11 May 1732

1739 John RENSHAW of Barlbrough, Derbys Wife Elizabeth; sons John, Thomas & James; daus Mary, Elizabeth & Susanna Witnesses: John ROBINSON; John JACKSON; George MARSHALL Appraisers: John ROBINSON; John CADE. Value: £16 6s Written: 2 Apr 1732; Probate 31 Oct 1739

1741 Thomas RENSHAW sicklemaker of Litfield, Eckington, Derbys Wife Alice; eldest son Thomas; younger son Samuel Sister Elizabeth BENNET Witnesses: John SAVAGE; John RENSHAW; Edwd FRITH Appraisers: Geo STANIFORTH; John SAVAGE; Joseph BENNETT Written: 12 Apr 1741; Probate: 15 Oct 1741

1744 Revoked will of John RENSHAW the elder, yeoman of , Derbys (see final will proved 17 Oct 1757) Sister in law Ellen FEARN; son John & his son John Trustees: friends Thomas WALTHALL gentleman of Bakewell; William MYLES gardener of Nether Haddon near Bakewell Witnesses: Richard ROE; John ROE; Samuel ROE This revoked will is held at Derbyshire RO, Matlock ref. D5955/567

1749 Thomas RENSHAW (Wrenshaw) yeoman of Barlow, Derbys (admon only) Administrator: widow and relict Sarah WRENSHAW Bondsmen: Richard SHARMAN yeoman of Dronfield; Godfrey WATKINSON jnr of Chesterfield Appraisers: Richard SHARMAN; John RENSHAWE. Value: £79 Probate: 19 Oct 1749

1751 Samuel RENSHAW husbandman of Brampton, Derbys Wife Susanna; sons John & Samuel; dau Elizabeth; dau Mary MARSDEN wife of Robert Tenant: Edward KIRK Witnesses: John STEVENSON; Christopher HOGG; Mary WALL

7 Written: 19 Mar 1740; Probate: 24 Apr 1751

1757 John RENSHAW the elder, yeoman of Bakewell, Derbys Son John & his son John Witnesses: Tho FROGGATT; John SMITH; Rd WEBSTER jnr Written: 21 Mar 1757; Probate: 17 Oct 1757

1762 Timothy RENSHAW miner of Bonsall, Derbys Wife Mary; dau Mary TAYLOR wife of Aaron Witnesses: John SIMPSON; Sarah RENSHAW; William HIGSEN Appraisers: George HOLE; William PRINCE. Value: £18 15s 6d Written: 11 Aug 1748; Probate: 13 Oct 1762

1764 John RENSHAW the elder, yeoman of Bakewell, Derbys Wife Mary (nee WILD); eldest son John; younger children Mary, James, Joseph & Sally Trustees: brother in law Richard WILD; friend Mr Richard ROE of Bakewell Landlord: Duke of Rutland Witnesses: Simon SOULE; Rd WEBSTER jnr Written: 1 Feb 1764; Probate: 30 Apr 1764

1766 John RENSHAW of Eckington, Derbys Sister Elizabeth DAWS; niece Alice REVEL; sister Mary FIELDS; sister Hannah TOWNDROW; sister Sarah RENSHAW; nephew Septimus WORSTENHOLME; nephew Martin WORSTENHOLME (executor) Witnesses: Joseph MAYNE; John MIDDLETON; Edward FRITH Written: 23 Aug 1766; Probate: 16 Oct 1766

1782 John RENSHAW gentleman of the Birks, Whitwell, Derbys Trustees: John DAVY of , Notts; William DAVY of Warsop, Notts; Thomas FLETCHER the elder, gentleman of Whitwell Beneficiaries: Philadelphia SWIFT of Croydon, Surrey; Mary HIND of Warsop; Ann STANNILAND of William Wood, Warsop; Elizabeth SHAW of Cuckney, Notts; Hannah KELL or HILL of Norton in Cuckney, Notts; Sarah & Robert DIDSBURY the younger of Birks (Whitwell), Elizabeth of the Holme in Whitwell; Sarah HASLAM (maid servant); Mrs DIDSBURY of Birks (Whitwell), James SHIPMAN of Ratcliff; Thomas FLETCHER the younger of Whitwell; Robert FLETCHER the younger Others named: Mr John & Thomas PILKINGTON of Whitwell Witnesses: George SIMS; Robt ARTHUR; Wm CLARKE, attorney, Worksop, Notts Written: 13 Jun 1782; Probate: 17 Oct 1782

1797 Moses RENSHAW of Staveley, Derbyshire Wife (unnamed); child (unnamed, minor); brother Thomas RENSHAW Executors: Mr Paul BRIGHT of Inkersall; brother Benjamin RENSHAW Witnesses: John HOPKINSON; Benjamin RENSHAW; Thomas SLAGG Written: 23 Dec 1796; Probate: 27 Apr 1797

1801 Joseph RENSHAW coalminer of Little Common, Brampton, Derbys Dau Elizabeth DENMAN; Dau Dorothy CLAYTON; Dau Ellen COLLIS; wife Jane; sons John, Christopher & James RENSHAW

8 Landlord: Duke of Devonshire Witnesses: John WHEATCROFT; Ob. WHEATCROFT Written: 4 Mar 1794; Probate: 15 Apr 1801

1802 Mr John RENSHAW of Owthorpe, Notts (has property in Derbyshire) Wife Mary; sons John & Thomas; daus Elizabeth, Sarah & Eve RENSHAW; dau Mary POCKLINGTON; sister Sarah Godfather of son Thomas: Thomas BARKER Esq Good friends: Sir George BROMLEY Baronet; Jonas BETTISON Esq; John FARDELL Esq Trustees/executors: Jonas BETTISON Esq; sons John & Thomas RENSHAW Others named: Thoroton POCKLINGTON; Mrs VOWE (debtor) Landlord: Duke of Rutland Witnesses: Richard WRIGHT; Wm COLEY; Martha GILES Written: 20 Jul 1802; Probate: PCC London 8 Mar 1803

1810 Thomas RENSHAW farmer of Ible in the parish of Wirksworth, Derbys Wife Mary; son William RENSHAW; son John RENSHAW; Dau Sarah FERN; Dau Hannah SHARP; late dau Mary; grandson Thomas RENSHAW, son of William; Mary SPENCER natural dau of son William RENSHAW Witnesses: Robert HOBSON snr of Bonsall; Robt SPENCER of Ible; William HAYNES of Winster Written: 21 Feb 1810; Probate: 11 Apr 1810

1813 John RENSHAW farmer of Barlborough, Derbys Wife Mary; sons George & John, daus Mary & Sarah RENSHAW; dau Elizabeth STATIN, wife of John of Bramley Moor in Eckington; dau Hannah WADKINSON, wife of John of Barlborough; grandson John RENSHAW, son of son John Trustees & executors: friends William JARVIS, John MILNER, Edward SCHOLEFIELD all farmers of Barlborough & John RADLEY spirit merchant of Whitwell Witnesses: William WARDLEY; Ann GROOBEY; Martha WOODWARD Written: 11 Nov 1812; Probate: 2 Apr 1813

1819 Samuel RENSHAW of Eckington, Derbys (admon only) Nephew Thomas RENSHAW sicklesmith of Eckington (administrator) Bondsmen: Joseph ROSE appraiser of Eckington; Thomas SMITH sorting clerk of Lichfield Probate: 14 Oct 1819

1824 John RENSHAW butcher of Kirk Ireton, Derbys Wife Ann; children Michael, Hannah, Thomas & James (minors) Executors: Robert CRESSWELL yeoman of Idridgehay; Thomas COOPER yeoman of Ashleyhay Witnesses: Thomas BROMLEY or BRAMLEY, Clerk; Samuel HOON cordwainer; James WOODHOUSE mason; Codicil witnesses: George BODEN, minister; Samuel HOON; Tho Norris INCE Written: 4 Dec 1820; Probate: 23 Mar 1824

1828 John RENSHAW victualler of Chesterfield, Derbys (admon only) Son William RENSHAW butcher of Chesterfield (administrator) Probate: 31 Oct 1828

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1832 Benjamin RENSHAW gentleman of Staveley Woodthorpe, Grand-dau Mary RENSHAW; grand-dau Sarah Ann FISHER; wife Elizabeth; dau Ann FISHER; daus Elizabeth, Hannah, Charlotte & Amelia RENSHAW; sons Joseph, John & Samuel RENSHAW Vendor of property: (Mr?) CROSS Executors: son John RENSHAW gentleman of Manchester, Lancs; friends Matthew SCORER gentleman of Staveley Woodthorpe, William GLOSSOP gentleman of Staveley Woodthorpe & William OXLEY gentleman of Romeley in Witnesses: Willm PUNCHABY; John CHESTER; William FISHER Written: 29 Aug 1829; Probate: Chesterfield 3 May 1832

1833 Joseph RENSHAW gentleman of Barlborough, Derbys Dau Anne SMITH, wife of Samuel; dau Elizabeth RENSHAW Trustees: friend Mr Charles BROWN of Barlborough; son in law Mr Samuel SMITH gentleman of Clowne Witnesses: Samuel SMITH; Charles BROWN; Charles KEATON Written: 29 Aug 1829; Probate: 18 Apr 1833

1833 Thomas RENSHAW Sickle Manufacturer of Geer Lane in the parish of Eckington, Derbys Wife Martha; sons William, Samuel, Thomas & Joseph RENSHAW; daus Margaret, Ann, Mary, Sarah & Martha RENSHAW; grand-daus Jane & Ann, daus of late son Peter RENSHAW; grandson Peter RENSHAW, son of late son Peter; grandson Thomas RENSHAW, son of son Thomas Tenants: Paul CARNELL; Mary RENSHAW widow; Richard MOODY Witnesses: S or L POTTER; Wm HOOLEY Written: 30 Sep 1831; Probate: 10 Oct 1833

1835 Martha RENSHAW widow of Geer Lane in the parish of Eckington, Derbys Dau Margaret RENSHAW; dau Ann RICHARDSON, wife of Charles; dau Sarah TURNER, wife of William; dau Mary ELLIOTT wife of John; dau Martha HOWE, wife of Joseph; son William RENSHAW Witnesses: John ARCHER; Jonathan ARCHER Written: 31 Aug 1834; Probate: Chesterfield 7 Feb 1835

1841 John RENSHAW yeoman of Little Common, Brampton, Derbys Wife Hannah; sons-in-law William MARGERRISON slater of Brampton & John SILCOCK collier of Brampton (executors); grandchildren (unnamed) Witnesses: John WRIGHT of Little Common; Will MELLAND solicitor Written: 11 Aug 1841; Probate: Chesterfield 14 Oct 1841

1841 Samuel RENSHAW gentleman of , Derbys Wife Catherine; daus Hannah, Elizabeth & Martha RENSHAW; sons Thomas, William, John, Samuel & Joseph RENSHAW Vendor of property: William SMITH Executors: sons John RENSHAW gentleman of Duckmanton & Samuel RENSHAW gentleman of ; nephew John RENSHAW gentleman of Manchester; George FISHER gentleman & schoolmaster of Staveley

10 Witnesses: Geo ALSOP; Saml JOHNSON; Wm FISHER. Codicil witnesses: Geo ALSOP; Herrod PARKER Written: 16 Mar 1830, with codicil dated 16 Mar 1835; Probate: Chesterfield 14 Oct 1841

1843 Ruth RENSHAW spinster of Brampton, Derbys Sister Mary RENSHAW; sister Dorothy POOL; sister Susannah SILCOCK; nephew Joseph TURNER; niece Hannah TURNER; niece Anne KNOWLES; great-nephew Charles FORD (minor); nephew Isaac TURNER cordwainer of Brampton Landlord: Duke of Devonshire Tenant: Henry HAND Witnesses: George HOLMES gardener of Chesterfield; Chas ALLEN, clerk to Mr. COTTINGHAM, solicitor of Chesterfield Written: 28 May 1842; Probate: Chesterfield 27 Apr 1843

1857 Joseph RENSHAW gentleman of Bell House, Staveley, Derbys Wife Elizabeth; son Benjamin; daus Ann, Sarah & Charlotte RENSHAW Trustees & executors: brother-in-law Samuel RENSHAW farmer of Staveley Woodthorpe; son-in-law William FISHER schoolmaster of Staveley Witnesses: Wm DRABBLE; John DRABBLE; Wm FRETWELL Written: 5 Apr 1848; Probate: PCC London 4 Feb 1857

1858 Samuel RENSHAW farmer of Bank House, Staveley, Derbys Wife Mary; son (unnamed); “all my children, sons & daus, born & yet to be born” Trustees & executors: friends Robert CROFTS farmer of Slitting Mill, Eckington, William CROFTS miller of Staveley & William FISHER schoolmaster of Staveley Witnesses: Wm DRABBLE solicitor of Chesterfield; Wm FRETWELL Written: 11 Dec 1852; Probate: 8 Nov 1858

1863 Joseph RENSHAW farmer of Woodthorpe, Staveley, Derbys Wife Sarah; dau (of 1st wife) Mary BRIGHTMORE, wife of William farmer of Woodthorpe; eldest son Joseph; other children (unnamed) Trustees: brother Samuel RENSHAW farmer of Woodthorpe; brother-in-law George FISHER Witnesses: Wm DRABBLE; Joseph HEATHCOTE; Wm FRETWELL. Codicil witnesses: Wm DRABBLE; Jno CLAYTON; Hy RADFORD Written: 22 Aug 1846; Probate: Derby 8 Jun 1863

1866 Thomas RENSHAW yeoman of Chesterfield, Derbys Daus Sarah, Elizabeth & Anne; son Thomas; late dau Jane & her 4 children (no surname given) Trustees: friends Richard Snibson WHITWORTH cabinet maker of Chesterfield & Thomas SHORT of Chesterfield Witnesses: F REDFERN; George GALLEY Written: 20 Aug 1863; Probate: Derby 13 Mar 1866

1873 Ralph RENSHAW file grinder of Park Wood Spring, Sheffield, Yorks (born & buried in Eckington, Derbys) Wife Jane (executrix) Witnesses: John CHAMBERS, solicitor, Sheffied; W C MARSDEN his clerk Written: 12 Nov 1856; Probate: Derby 24 Mar 1873

11 1874 Samuel RENSHAW sickle grinder of Ridgeway Moor, Derbys Wife Hannah (executrix); children (unnamed) Witnesses: Herbert RENSHAW, sickle grinder; Joseph UNWIN, sickle maker Written: 8 May 1874; Probate: Derby 13 Nov 1874

1895 Henry Constantine RENSHAW Esq of Bank Hall, Chapel en le Frith, Derbys Sons James, William Henry, Arthur & Edward RENSHAW; dau Agnes BAILEY wife of Henry Business: William RENSHAW & Company, Broughton Flax Mills, Lower Broughton, Manchester Others named: “my late father” (unnamed); Jonathan CONSTANTINE deceased Trustees/executors: sons James RENSHAW & William Henry RENSHAW Witnesses: Jno B BOYCOTT, solicitor, Chapel en le Frith; Edward BERRIDGE, butler, Bank Hall, Chapel en le Frith Written: 10 Mar 1894; Probate: Derby 4 Apr 1895

1905 Herbert RENSHAW sickle grinder of Ridgeway in Eckington, Derbys Trustees/executors: sons Arthur Allen, Thomas & Charles RENSHAW Also mentions infant children (unnamed) Witnesses: Thomas FISHER, scythe maker of Ridgeway; Wilfred BUTTERLEY mining engineer of Ridgeway Written: 13 Oct 1886; Probate: Derby 21 Jul 1905

1906 Betsy RENSHAW widow of the Hare & Greyhound Inn, Chesterfield, Derbys Mentions living children (unnamed) Trustees/executors: friends Hannah DICKENS of Chesterfield, wife of John James DICKENS & Isaac HARDY joiner of Chesterfield Witnesses: Fras STANTON, solicitor, Chesterfield; Sydney A SYDDALL, solicitors’ clerk Written: 29 Dec 1905; Probate Derby 9 May 1906

1907 Sarah RENSHAW spinster of Queen Street, Chesterfield, Derbys Executor/trustee: William SHORT retired draper of 15 Newbold Road, Chesterfield or his son Frank Beneficiaries: Emily Adelaide SHORT dau of William; niece Elizabeth Jane BOOTH Witnesses: Elizabeth Ann SHORT, Queen Street, Chesterfield; Mary Ann BATEMAN, Queen Street, Chesterfield Written: 13 Feb 1899; Probate: Derby 27 Nov 1907

1908 Edward RENSHAW of The Cross, Bonsall, Derbys Niece Elizabeth MORRIS of The Cross, Bonsall & her husband Humphrey (executors) Witnesses: Joseph EATON, The Cross, Bonsall; Edith M SEEDHOUSE, Ember Lane, Bonsall Written: 6 Nov 1895; Probate: Derby 25 Feb 1908

1912 Henry RENSHAW licensed victualler of the Newmarket Inn, East Street, Derby Wife Alice (executrix) Witnesses: Gertrude KIMPTON, waitress, 28 Whiston Street, Derby; Walter FREARSON, 5 Parker Street, Derby, solicitor’s clerk Written: 14 Jan 1903; Probate: Derby 29 Feb 1912

1913 Thomas Briddon RENSHAW grocer of Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbys

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1914 John RENSHAW coach body maker of 62 Pear Tree Street, Derby Sister Ann CHISHOLM; late wife’s sisters Sarah TURNER & Emma PAGE; nephew Ernest HALL Executors: William PAGE of 64 Pear Tree Street & Emma his wife Witnesses: Ric J SMITH railway clerk of 41 Dairy House Road, Derby; Annie SMITH spinster of 41 Dairy House Road Written: 26 Oct 1901; Probate: Derby 31 Aug 1914

1919 Benjamin RENSHAW farmer of Batley Farm, , Derbys Sons David, Benjamin & William; daus Mary RENSHAW, Dora Ann CROOKES & Alice MOORE Trustees/executors: son David RENSHAW farmer of Newbound Mill, Notts & John CROOKES farmer of Oakerthorpe, Witnesses: Robert BARBER jnr, solicitor, Nottingham; E D WILLIAMS, his clerk Written: 23 Apr 1908; Probate: Derby 31 Oct 1919

1919 John RENSHAW of 35 St Thomas Street, Brampton, Chesterfield, Derbys Sons John William, Thomas & Samuel RENSHAW; dau Elizabeth Ann BLOCKLEY wife of William Arthur; dau Minnie LEONARD wife of Lawrence Executors: sons John William & Thomas RENSHAW Witnesses: E MASLEN, 6 Rhodesia Road, Chesterfield; Edith HINKLEY, 39 St Thomas Street, Chesterfield Written: 10 Mar 1919; Probate: Derby 1 Aug 1919

1937 James RENSHAW of Millington Green, Biggin by Hulland, Derbys Sons Charles, George & Arthur RENSHAW; son Alfred overseas; friend Mrs LOCKER Executor: son George RENSHAW carpenter of Park End, Repton Purchaser of testator’s cottage (named in appended note): Mrs Annie BINLEY of 7 Fleeman Grove, West Bridgford, Notts Witnesses: Herbert W FAULKNER; Edith HARRISON Written: 21 Feb 1933; Proved: Nottingham (probate date not noted); Testator died 5 Jan 1937 ______

Unless otherwise stated, copies of all these Wills dated before 1858 are held at Lichfield Joint Record Office (http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/leisure/archives/contact/LichfieldRecordOffice/)

Copies of post-1858 Wills proved at Derby are held at Derbyshire Archives, Matlock (http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/record_office/)

Copies of PCC (Prerogative Court of Canterbury) Wills can be obtained from the National Archives Documents Online website: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/browse- refine.asp?CatID=6&searchType=browserefine&pagenumber=1&query=*&queryType=1

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