Just as important as genealogical tables would be those showing connections between various families which provided the ‘passageways’ by which people from various English areas came together (for mutual advantage) and intermarried. The connections between the Bourne family of Somerset and Worcestershire, and those of Bennett and Pardoe, gave rise to future associations in Virginia, encompassing the families of Brantley and Harris. To understand this is to understand all.

BOURNE

1. …
1.1. Philip Bourne of Worcester.
1.1.1. Richard Bourne, merchant taylor of London and Wells, Somerset. He m. Sylvester Tybolde, who d. bef. Feb. 9, 1593, in Wells. Richard Bourne, Will pr. March, 1594. (23 Dixy). To be buried near my wife in the Cathedral of Wells. Gilbert Bourne (eldest son) to be Exr. To him the Demesnes of Wrodiscombe (Wiveliscombe), with the custody of the great house demised to me by my Reverend brother, Bishop Bourne. My eldest da. Mary. My second son John. My sons William, Roger, Thomas, now detained in a foreign country. To Richard, 100 marks, & Jasper Bourne. A piece of plate to the Chamber of Worcester. To Jane Bourne, my best brasse pott.
1.1.2. Gilbert Bourne. Will proved Feb. 3, 1596: To be buried in Wells Cathedral near is wife. Son John Bourne; daus. Mary, Jane, Philippa; brothers John Bourne (Treasurer of Wells Cathedral) and Roger Bourne. He m. Eleanor Smith.
1.1.2.1. John Bourne, born in Wiveliscombe. Will proved Oct. 21, 1656. To be buried in Wells Cathedral near his ancestors. Eldest s. Roger, s. Henry, s. Gilbert, s. Thomas, younger sons under 16 years of age; daus. Mary, Phillippa, Silvestre, Jane, and Frances; sons in law Mr. Stanhope and Mr. Fleming; nephew Mr. William Wyke; sister Godwin. He m. Elizabeth Weare, d. bef. Aug. 16, 1660, in Halberton, Devon. Elisabeth Bourne, of Gothelney, Som., widow. Will proved by Jane Bourne, Aug. 16, 1660. (163 Nabbs). To be buried at Charlinch. To my eldest son Roger Bourne, my salt that was my cousin Bourne’s, the ring that was my Uncle Jasper’s. Ann, wife of my son Roger. My da. Frances. Roger to have the mortgage of the Manor of Curripole, Tuxwell, & Radlett. My daus. Mary, Sylvestre, & Frances. Richard Cross, gent., my son-in-law. My da. Philippa, deceased. My son Humphry Bourne, & his wife Margaret. His Aunt Stephens. To my son Gilbert, £150. My sons Henry, Thomas (Bourne Thomas, 1638 John Moone – Greer; hence associated with the Fulghams), John, Edward, William, who is under 21. My estates in Huish & Langport, to be sould by my son-in-law, Mr Robert Fleming, & my brother-in-law, Mr John Stephens. My son-in-law, John Stanope. My da. Ellinor, wife of Mr Robert Fleming. Their children Ellinor & Mary Fleminge. My house at Wells. My da. Jane Bourne, Ex. She not to dispose of herself in marriage until she hath discharged or secured all the legacies given by her Father, yet unpaid. Francis Carleil, a witness.
1.1.2.1.1. Roger Bourne, m. Jane Tothill. Roger Bourne, of Wells, Som., Esqr. Will proved May 5, 1624. To be buried in the Cathedral of S. Andrew’s, Wells, where my father & mother lie interred. My wife Jane Bourne. My brother Jasper Bourne, of London, gent, & my cousin John Bourne, son of my brother, Mr John Bourne, decd. To my niece Jane, £400 paid her & her husband. My niece Philippa, £400. To my nephew John Bourne, their brother, the Farm of Wilscombe (Wiveliscombe), left by my father to his father, & by him to my nephew, John Bourne, his son. My cousin Adams. My cousin Weekes. Arthur Duck (Duke), D. of Laws, Robert Eyre, Esqr., & my cousin Edward Wykes, gent., to be overseers.
1.1.2.1.2. Jasper Bourne, m. Joan. Jasper Bourne, of Stanmore Magna, Midd., gent. Will Proved by JOHN BENNETT, May 4, 1636. (67 Pile). My wife Joan. My son (in-law) JOHN BENNETT OF LONDON, MERCHANT, standeth bound to my nephew John Bourne, of Lincoln’s Inn, in £100. My grandchildren, children of my daughter ELIZABETH BENNETT, pictures of my late brothers William and Thomas Bourne, decd. My da. Sylvestre, wife of my son William Hutchinson, clerke. My grandson Jasper Fell, son of Henry Fell, late of Hampsted, Midd., gent., & of my da. Sylvestre, now wife of William Hutchinson. My da. Mary, wife of EDWARD BENNETT, MERCHANT. The children of Benett & Hutchinson. My cosin John Cayne, the elder, of North Petherton, Som.

My wife’s grandson, JOHN NORWOOD OF LONDON.*

1. William Norwood, m. Elizabeth, dau. of William Lygon, esq.
1.1. Richard Norwood, m. Elizabeth, dau. of Nicholas Stuard
1.1.1. William Norwood, bapt. Sept. 6, 1619, Dunster, d. 1702, in Virginia, who bequested to his dau, Elizabeth, wife of Francis Branch, son of George Branch Sr., and Ann, dau. of Francis England, on adjacent land to whom settled Edward Brantley Sr.
1.1.1.1. Richard Norwood (4th son) – appraisal by Edward Brantley Jr., Oct. 25, 1731)
1.1.1.2. Elizabeth Norwood, m. Francis Branch, son of George Branch Sr., and Ann, dau. of Francis England, on adjacent land to whom settled Edward Brantley Sr.
1.1.2. *John Norwood.
1.2. Henry Norwood, bur. April 10, 1618, Dunster, Somerset, m. Elizabeth, dau. of Sir John Rodney.
1.2.1. Charles Norwood, Clerk of Virginia Assembly.
1.2.2. Henry Norwood, Treasurer of Virginia, who held an estate in Bishampton, Worcestershire. (7 miles fr. Bengeworth).
1.3. Eleanor Norwood, m. George Blount, of Wellington, Worcestershire.
1.4. Elizabeth Norwood, m. Richard Moore, esq.

JASPER BOURNE’S WILL. cont.

My wife’s dau., Elisabeth Ireland, alias Norwood. My sister Jane Bourne, late wife of Roger Bourne, of Wells, Som. My brother deceased. My niece Mrs Elizabeth Bishop, wife of Thomas Bishop, of Minehead. My niece Susan, widow of Mr John Cross, Master of Arts, deceased. My niece Mrs Ellinor Carliel, widow of Francis Carliel, gent., decd. My nephew Jasper Bourne, son of my nephew John Bourne, of Gothelney. My nephews John Bourne, of Gothelney, & John Bourne, of Durleigh, Overseers. My son John Benitt, Residuary Legatee & Exr.

1.1.2.1.2.1. Elizabeth Bourne, m. JOHN BENNETT.
1.1.2.1.2.2. Sylvester Bourne, m. William Hutchinson.
1.1.2.1.2.3. Mary Bourne, m. EDWARD BENNETT, b. Feb. 2, 1578, in Wiveliscombe, d. bef. Sept. 30, 1664. Eleanor Bennett, sister of Edward, m. Richard Harris (Oct. 8, 1594), in Wiveliscombe, having issue (1) Thomas Harris, who m. Judith Blake, Nov. 20, 1623, in Wiveliscombe, parents of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, in Virginia, business partner of JOHN SCOTT and Joseph Bridger, in Bristol. (2) Edward Harris, b. 1597 (who settled on the land patented by his kinsman, Governor Richard Bennett), father of Edward Harris, d. 1677, whose land adjoined that of NICHOLAS HILL.* The said Richard Harris was the brother of William Harris, father of (1) John Harris ( ), father of Elizabeth Harris, wife of … Lancaster, son of Robert Lancaster and the relict of Richard Bennett, another Harris kinsman. (2) Thomas Harris, d. 1688, in Virginia, whose descendants had strong links to the Lancasters. Security for the estate of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, was given by JOHN NEWMAN, br.-in-law by his second wife, and EDWARD BRANTLEY SR.
1.1.2.1.2.3.1. Sylvestra Bennett, bapt. Oct. 25, 1630, in St Olave, London, d. Jan. 9, 1707, m. *NICHOLAS HILL, d. bef. Oct. 20, 1675. The will of Nicholas Hill, dated April 19, 1675, named legatees: wife Silvestra; son Richard; son Ralph; dau. Agnes (a mantle that was her Mother’s and her wedding ring): dau. Martha; son George; dau. Mary; son Nicholas; dau. Anna; dau. Elizabeth; my wife and her six children to have the legacy given her by Major General Bennett; my three children by a former wife. Overseers: Major James Powell, Mr. Thomas Taberer, Mr. William Bressie & JOHN JENNINGS. Witnessess: JOHN NEWMAN, & Mary Davis. Rec. Oct. 20, 1675. The estate of Edward Harris, d. 1677, owed money to Mary Davis.
1.1.2.1.2.3.1.1. Mary Hill, d. bef. Dec. 31, 1695, m. JOHN JENNINGS, d. bef. June 9, 1698.
1.1.2.1.2.3.1.2. Elizabeth Hill, d. aft. 1700, m. William Thomas, d. aft. Aug. 18, 1710.
1.1.2.1.2.3.1.2.1.

1.4.1. Elizabeth Bourne, m. JOHN BENNETT.
1.4.2. Sylvester Bourne, m. William Hutchinson.
1.4.3. Mary Bourne, m. EDWARD BENNETT, b. Feb. 2, 1578, in Wiveliscombe, d. bef. Sept. 30, 1664. Eleanor Bennett, sister of Edward, m. Richard Harris (Oct. 8, 1594), in Wiveliscombe, having issue (1) Thomas Harris, who m. Judith Blake, Nov. 20, 1623, in Wiveliscombe, parents of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, in Virginia, business partner of JOHN SCOTT and Joseph Bridger, in Bristol. (2) Edward Harris, b. 1597 (who settled on the land patented by his kinsman, Governor Richard Bennett), father of Edward Harris, d. 1677, whose land adjoined that of NICHOLAS HILL.* The said Richard Harris was the brother of William Harris, father of (1) John Harris ( ), father of Elizabeth Harris, wife of … Lancaster, son of Robert Lancaster and the relict of Richard Bennett, another Harris kinsman. (2) Thomas Harris, d. 1688, in Virginia, whose descendants had strong links to the Lancasters. Security for the estate of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, was given by JOHN NEWMAN, br.-in-law by his second wife, and EDWARD BRANTLEY SR.

1.4.3.1. Sylvestra Bennett, bapt. Oct. 25, 1630, in St Olave, London, d. Jan. 9, 1707, m. *NICHOLAS HILL, d. bef. Oct. 20, 1675. The will of Nicholas Hill, dated April 19, 1675, named legatees: wife Silvestra; son Richard; son Ralph; dau. Agnes (a mantle that was her Mother’s and her wedding ring): dau. Martha; son George; dau. Mary; son Nicholas; dau. Anna; dau. Elizabeth; my wife and her six children to have the legacy given her by Major General Bennett; my three children by a former wife. Overseers: Major James Powell, Mr. Thomas Taberer, Mr. William Bressie & JOHN JENNINGS. Witnessess: JOHN NEWMAN, & Mary Davis. Rec. Oct. 20, 1675. The estate of Edward Harris, d. 1677, owed money to Mary Davis.

1.4.3.1.1. Mary Hill, d. bef. Dec. 31, 1695, m. JOHN JENNINGS, d. bef. June 9, 1698.
1.4.3.1.2. Elizabeth Hill, d. aft. 1700, m. William Thomas, d. aft. Aug. 18, 1710.
1.4.3.1.2.1. William Thomas. The will of William Thomas named legatees: wife Mary; son Richard, land on the Meherrin river, adj. Samuel Smith; son Samuel, the plantation on which I live. Wife Executrix. Witnesses: LEWIS BRANTLEY, Nathaniel Morrell, & Ann Gray. Rec. July 27, 1741.

BOURNE KIN, the connective thread.

1.2. Walter Bourne, of Wick, Worcs.
1.2.1. Sir John Bourne, escheator, Worcs. 1546-7; m. by 1546, Dorothy, dau. of Richard Lygon of Madresfield.

(1. Richard Lygon.
1.1. Dorothy Lygon, m. Sir John Bourne.
1.2. William Lygon.
1.2.1. Elizabeth Lygon m. William Norwood, Oct. 18, 1569.
1.2.2. Margaret Lygon, m. Thomas Russel, of Strensham, Worcestershire).

The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1509-1558, ed. S.T. Bindoff, 1982: A thirty-one years’ lease of the manor of Ombersley was granted, probably by Queen Mary in 1554, to Sir John Bourne. (Exch. Spec. Com. 26 Eliz. no. 129; Pat. 17 Eliz. pt. i, m. 19). By the Will which he made on 18 May 1563 Bourne provided for his wife, son, the poor of St. James in Bredwardine, Worcester, and servants, and left a ring of gold to Francis Allen. John Barneby sold the manor in 1649 to Richard Bourne the elder. (Feet of F. Worcs. Mich. 1649; Metcalfe, loc. cit.)

THE PARDOE FAMILY were tenants of Sir John Bourne, in Ombersley, ca. 20 miles fr. Bengeworth/Evesham.

John Pardoe v. Robt. Pardoe, John Bourne.: Manor of Ombersley. Touching right and title to lands in Ombersley, late of Thomas Pardoe, and to lands in Ombersley and Uphampton, late of Agnes Pardoe. Customs of manor. The Agnes’ lands called “Jerves,” Redenhurst, and Puckfurlonge, Cutnull, Conyngree, Cole, Orchard, and Lady Acre. (The names of Philip Pardoe and Richard Pardoe* are mentioned). Worcester, 1606-7. (E 134/5Jas1/East9).

The following reconstruction of a Pardoe family is (reasonably) ventured:

1. *Richard Pardoe, m. Anna Hemming, June 7, 1574. Probably closely related to Walter Pardoe, who m. Johanna Russel, Nov. 23, 1578; William Pardoe, who m. Ann Hay, May 18, 1579. It cannot be known if Ann Hay was of the family of Thomas Haye of Bengeworth, although readily assumed:

(1. John Brantley, bur. Oct. 5, 1592, m. a sister of Thomas Haye, June 26, 1563, in Bengeworth, Worcestershire. The Haye family were frequently Godparents of Brantley children.
1.1. John Brantley, bapt. Oct. 1, 1566.
1.1.1. Robert Brantley,* m. Joan Goodrich, Oct. 16, 1589, in St. Mary, Cheltenham, 15 mls fr. Evesham, dau. of Robert Goodrich, whose family are recorded in Cheltenham Manorial Court records, as tenants of the Norwoods. There was an ongoing association between a Brantley and Goodrich family in Virginia.
1.1.1.1. Edward Brantley, b. ca. 1590. Tickeridge v Staples. Plaintiffs: Thomas Tickeridge, younger son of Thomas Tickeridge, son and executor of Nicholas Tickeridge, gent. Defendants: … Robert Brantly, yeoman, Edward Brantly, his son. 1607. (STAC 8/283/22). It was probably this Edward Brantley who m. Ann Graveson.
1.1.2. Thomas Brantley, m. (1587) Christian Burley, dau. of “Gyles Byrleye”, bapt. July 16, 1542, in Bengeworth.
1.1.2.1. Robert Brantley, “of the parish of All Saints in the town of Evesham”, Will probated April 10, 1659, naming wife, Johan, sons Edward, Robert, James, Phillip, and John; and daughter, Ellinor.He requests to be buried in the Church of All Saints, which points to him having a high social status. Edward is his eldest son and executor, and inherits his father’s tenements and appurtanances in Evesham, with such devolving in the case of his decease to his brothers, in reversionary turn.
1.1.2.1.1. Edward Brantley, of Virginia, d. 1688, it is strongly suggested. It may also be reasonable to suggest that he m. Katherine Moore, sister of George Moore, and was the father of Joyce, b. ca. 1646, d. June 09, 1679, who m. FRANCIS ENGLAND, and Katherine, d.v.p., who m. (2) Robert Flake. On Oct. 18, 1669, they deeded land to George Moore in IOW, p. 201, probably Katherine’s uncle. Katherine Flake, dau. of Robert Flake and Katherine, m. (1) William Evans, who witnessed the Will of Edward Brantley Sr. George Moore was the first-cousin of Thomas Moore, who m. Elizabeth, dau. of Giles Elbridge, security given by George Moore and Mr. Edward Brantley. George Moore was also the grandfather of Avis White, who m. John Harris, grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
1.1.2.1.1.1. Edward Brantley Jr.
1.1.2.1.1.2. Phillip Brantley Sr.
1.1.2.1.1.3. James Brantley.
1.1.2.1.1.4. John Brantley).

1.1. Phillip Pardoe m. Margareta Barber, Nov. 20, 1598.
1.1.1. Phillip Pardoe.
1.1.1. PHILLIP PARDOE, bapt. June 3, 1622. He was claimed as a headright of John Scott, of Bristol, business partner of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, on October 9, 1665. As with EDWARD BRANTLY SR., Phillip Pardoe was of a land-owning family, and was not indentured to labour. Such as he and “Mr. Brantley” were part of a widespread manipulation of the headright system. Philip Brantley, son of Edward Brantley Sr., m. Joyce Lewis, dau. of Rebecca (George) Pardoe, half-sister of Phillip Pardoe, security for the estate of Edward Harris, d. 1677. Rebecca was the dau. of John George, the probable br. of Nicholas George, father-in-law of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, whose estate was appraised by Edward Brantley Sr. John George’s Will was witnessed by George Branch, husband, as given, of Ann, dau. of FRANCIS ENGLAND, on adjacent land to whom settled Edward Brantley Sr.
1.1.1.2. Thomas Pardoe, bapt. Feb. 7, 1624.
1.1.1.3. Margareta Pardoe, bapt. Aug. 26, 1627.
1.1.1.4. Richard Pardoe, bapt. Apr. 20, 1628.
1.1.1.5. Edvard Pardoe, bapt. Mar. 7, 1631.
1.1.2. Robert Pardoe, bapt. Aug. 11, 1596.

An understanding of how English (kinship) families associated in England is to understand who they were in Virginia. An understanding of the connection of FRANCIS ENGLAND to a Harris family (and others) of Virginia reveals much. This was always the real task. It is a shame that it took myself and others so long to realise this.

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