Monthly Archives: June 2022

Saxon cild, which may be a title, “heir” (of a substantial family). As such, the surname Childe (and variants, Chiles, etc.), is of diverse origin. The name was often given a Norman/French variation – L’Enfant. A Shropshire strand can be … Continue reading →

I recently included a link on my blog for a song sung by Iris DeMent, and the response to this was strong, with one respondent saying that songs by Iris DeMent had provided her with much spiritual comfort over the … Continue reading →

The associations of Michael Holland of Goochland mirror those of Michael Holland of Pickthorne to such a degree that it is highly probable (by the underlying dynamic of the English kinship system – continuation of association), that the former descended … Continue reading →

SAINT AUGUSTINE’S ABBEY, BRISTOL manorial accounts, p. 174. Court Roll. Court of Abbot Robert of S. Aug. 14 Oct. 1524 & 28 Apr. 1525, held by Anthony Poyntz, knight, Capitalis Senescallus. Jurati: 14 at each court, of whom Thomas Eyton, … Continue reading →