Henry Favell (1600 - 1656)

Born 6 Aug 1600 in Kirkby Wharfe, Yorkshire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Dorothy (Wright) Favell — married 1630 in Yorkshire, England

Descendants

Died 1656 at about age 55 in Normanton, Yorkshire, England

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The Favell Family Crest

Favell Family Crest

Biography

Henry Favell was the son of James Favell and Isabell Warde of Yorkshire, England. He appears in this pedigree that was presented at York, England circa 1666.^[1]

Favell Pedigree

Henry Favell was married to Dorothy Wright, the daughter of Christopher Wright of Maltby, Yorkshire, England.^[2] The marriage license was issued in 1630. (The same year as his first employer Lord Grandison's death)

Dorothy Wright & Henry Favell Marriage License

Henry Favell and his family have a small mention in a history book about Kirkby Overblow by Harry Speight.^[3] The family at one time held some status in the region, but by the time of Henry Favell, the family had lost its hold of Skipby manor and were relegated to being assistants to more important folks. The Henry Favell family lived at Normanton, Yorkshire:

Favell History

Occupation

Henry Favell was Steward to Algernon Percy, the 10th Earl of Northumberland (1602-1668.)[1]

Algernon Percy, the 10th Earl of Northumberland, by Anthony Van Dyck

As Percy's steward, Henry Favell would have been an educated man. Henry would have been responsible for managing the financial and real assets of his employer. The work included accounting, managing rent and other income, and keeping track of expenses. It is said that sometimes Stewards were very powerful, and some were even more powerful than the people they served. No doubt, Algernon Percy was an important man. Even today, he has a wikipedia page:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algernon_Percy,_10th_Earl_of_Northumberland

Previous to his service with Algernon Percy, Henry Favell was Secretary to Oliver St John, Lord Grandison. This position seems that it may have been even more prestigious. Oliver, Lord Grandison, was the Lord High Treasurer of Ireland.[2]

Oliver St John, Lord Grandison, Deputy of Ireland, Died in 1630

Oliver St John, Lord Grandison, also has a wikipedia page:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_St_John,_1st_Viscount_Grandison

Children

Henry Favell and his wife Dorothy Wright had six known children. Many records have been found linking the family to the All Saints Church in Normanton, England.[3]. This historic church is said to have been in existence since before 1256.

All Saints Church, Historical Landmark

1 Eldest Daughter, Cicely Favell Gamble^[4] who married George Gamble on August 14 1655.

2 Eldest Son, Christopher Favell^[5] who married Johanna Jacques Levett on May 3 1666.^[6]

3 Margaret Favell Bennison^[7] married unknown Bennison.

4 Dorothy Favell Taylor^[8] who married John Taylor on May 28 1671.^[9]

5 Mary Favell Hardesty^[10] who married Thomas Hardesty on May 4, 1665.^[11]

6 Henry Favell^[12] who was the second son and youngest child of Henry Favell.

Death

Henry Favell made his will on the 30th of July, 1656. He mentions six children to inherit: "eldest son Christoffer," Henry, Cecilie, Margaret, Dorothy, and Mary. Here is a transcription:

Will of Henry Favell

He was buried August 2, 1656 in Normanton, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

1. ↑ The Visitation of the Country of Yorke, Begun in A.D. MDCLXV. and Finished A.D. MDCLXVI. – William Dugdale, page 348
2. ↑ Paver's Yorkshire Marriage Records
3. ↑ Kirkby Overblow and District, Being a Record of the History, Antiquities, Folk-lore, and Old Customs of the Ancient Parish of Kirkby Overblow in the West Riding of Yorkshire. With Brief Notices of Adjacent Places – Harry Speight, page 98.
4. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLDV-GZ4 : 10 December 2014), George Gamble and Cicile Favill, 14 Aug 1655; citing Normanton,York,England, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 98,536.
5. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J7WV-FY7 : 30 December 2014, Christoffer Favill, 26 Sep 1638); citing NORMANTON,YORK,ENGLAND, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 98,536.
6. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLDV-YYM : 10 December 2014), Christofer Favell and Levett, 03 May 1666; citing Normanton,York,England, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 98,536.
7. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NB8K-Z5Y : 30 December 2014, Marggrett Favell, 19 Mar 1636); citing NORMANTON,YORK,ENGLAND, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 98,536.
8. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JWKD-Z6P : 30 December 2014, Favill in entry for Dorrithy Favill, 19 Aug 1640); citing NORMANTON,YORK,ENGLAND, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 98,536.
9. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLDV-551 : 10 December 2014), John Taylor and Dorathey Favell, 28 May 1671; citing Normanton,York,England, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 98,536.
10. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NRSW-NQ8 : 30 December 2014, Favell in entry for Marye Favell, 03 Jul 1642); citing NORMANTON,YORK,ENGLAND, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 98,536.
11. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N231-LB7 : 10 December 2014), Thomas Hardesty and Mary Favill, 04 May 1665; citing Saint Peter,Leeds,York,England, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 0599914 IT 3, V. 1, 0599915 IT 2, V. 3, 0599916 IT 2, V. 7, 0599917 IT 1, 0599917 IT 3, 0599919 IT 1, V. 20.
12. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J93F-42H : 30 December 2014, Henarye Favell, 17 Feb 1644); citing NORMANTON,YORK,ENGLAND, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 98,536.

• Kirkby Overblow and District, Being a Record of the History, Antiquities, Folk-lore, and Old Customs of the Ancient Parish of Kirkby Overblow in the West Riding of Yorkshire. With Brief Notices of Adjacent Places – Harry Speight, page 98.

• The Visitation of the Country of Yorke, Begun in A.D. MDCLXV. and Finished A.D. MDCLXVI. – William Dugdale, page 348.

• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J7WV-FYW : 30 December 2014, Henrye Favill in entry for Christoffer Favill, 26 Sep 1638); citing NORMANTON,YORK,ENGLAND, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 98,536.

Acknowledgements

• Special Thank you to Paul Bollands of Yorkshire, England, Hardesty descendant and Hardesty Family Historian, for sharing his research!