13. ROBERT RYVES (Rives) of Blandford in Dorsetshire, England

1490 - 11 Feb 1551.

(father of John Ryves #13)

 

Born: In France

 

Occupation: Unknown

 

Spouse: Joan (last name unknown)

 

Biographical: The following information was extracted from "Our Reeves," by Beulah McGuire Reeves and Bessie Reeves Hoke (paraphrased quote):

 

"Robert was a French Hueguenot from the Languedoc area who emigrated to England. In 1545, he purchased Randleston, also called Ranston Castle and 1600 acres of land in Dorsetshire, England from Henry VIII. Three years later, he purchased Damory Court. Both properties were in Dorset near the village of Blandford. By the time that Robert died in 1560, he owned many large estates in England. Robert was buried in the Church at Blandford which was later destroyed by fire. However, Richard Simonds, an army officer, visited the Blandford Church in 1644 and wrote a description of Robert's tomb in his diary."

 

His issue:

i. John Ryves= Amy Harvey (see #13)                                

ii. Agnes Ryves = John Swayne before 20 Oct 1549

iii. -------- Ryves (daughter) = William Hunton about 20 Oct 1549.