William NEVILLE
Birth:
Chr:
2 Dec 1750
Heckfield, Hampshire, England
Marriage:
16 Jul 1775
Hartley-Wespall, Hampshire, England
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SOURCES: 1. Ancestral File. 2. International Genealogical Index
Mary BROOKER
Birth:
Chr:
21 Aug 1756/57
Hartley-Wespall, Hampshire, England
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Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
27 Aug 1786
Hartley, Wespall, England
Death:
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The origin of the name Neville by Reg Willis, Heraldic Artist. This is one of the most illustrious and ancient families of England. The name is derived from the lands of Neuvile-sur-Tongue in Normandy where the family lived during the 11th century. When in 1066 William of Normandy invaded England Gilbert de Neville commanded his fleet, receiving for his services large tracts of land in the north of England. Upon the marriage of Gilbert de Neville's only grandchild, Isabel, Robert FitzMaldred it was agreed that all the male children should bear the name of Neville. The history of this powerful family records so many of its members who have served their country with distinction that it is possible to mention only two. During the reign of Edward III (1327-1377) Ralph de Neville served his king constantly in the wars with France and Scotland, being appointed in 1355 Warden of the Northern March on the Scottish Border; his descendants were subsequently created Earls of Westmoreland. Perhaps the greatest of the family was Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, known to history as the "'King Maker." During the War of the Roses which disrupted England from 1455 to 1485, the Earl forced Henry VI, the last Lancastrian King of England, to recognize as his successor the Duke of York. In 1461, after defeating the army of Lancaster the Earl boldly placed the young Duke on the throne as Edw
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William Neville - Mary Brooker
William Neville
was christened at Heckfield, Hampshire, England 2 Dec 1750.
His parents were William Neville and Mrs. Mary Neville.
He married Mary Brooker 16 Jul 1775 at Hartley-Wespall, Hampshire, England . Mary Brooker was christened at Hartley-Wespall, Hampshire, England 21 Aug 1756/57 daughter of William Brooker and Mary .
They were the parents of 1
child:
Ann Neville
born 27 Aug 1786.