Introduction
Hi there and welcome to the BARNWELL FAMILY GENEALOGY HOME PAGE.
My name is Dave Barnwell. I have been researching the BARNWELL family for a couple years and during that time have collected items that may be interesting to other BARNWELL and BARNWALL researchers. The information on these pages I hope will help fellow Barnwell's and Barnwall's in search of their roots.
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Barnwell History
Origin of the Name
The very old and historic name of Barnwell is Anglo-Norman in origin and appears to have been derived from Berneval (or Barneval or Barneville) during the11th century or much earlier. There are two places in Normandy, France, derived from the name Berneval. One is situated in the Cotentin Peninsula, close to Cherbourg, and is called Barneville - Carteret. The other is in Dieppe, and is called Berneval-Le-Grand.
Earlliest records of the name show Alanus de Berneval , who was a successful soldier and "Companion in Arms" to the famous Norman Invader, William the Conqueror. Details of this man can be seen on the Roll of Battle Abbey in Kent, England. From this successful and heroic soldier Anglo - Norman and Irish lineages were produced.
Over many years the original name has changed it's spelling, from the original form - de Berneval. Other forms are:
de Barneval, (de) Barnewall, (de)Barnewell,(de) Barnewelle (de) Barnwell(s), (de) Barnwall(s) and the Galicized form (Irish) of the name is (de) Bearnabhal.
The name Barnwell also has roots in England. In the county of Northamptonshire, 2 miles south of Oundle, is Barnwell St. Andrew and Barnwell All Saints. Named Bernwelle in the Domesday book and Bernwell Omnium Sanctorum, Sancti Andree 1254. The village is known as the 'The stream by the burial-mound', an old English byrg(e)ne-wella (old English: byrgen 'burial- mound'). The "village locals" say that the name comes from "Bairns Well" - and was derived from washing the children (bairn) in the stream at Barnwell
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Genealogical Interests
Famous Barnwell's
11th Century: 1066 Alanus de Berneval, who was a successful soldier and "Companion in Arms" to the famous Norman Invader, William the Conqueror. Details of this man can be seen on the Roll of Battle Abbey in Kent, England. From this successful and heroic soldier Anglo - Norman and Irish lineages were produced.
12th Century: 1172 Alanus de Berneval. Is mentioned in the records of the Tower of London, London, England as one of the chief captains of the expedition to Ireland in 1172.
13th Century: Sir Michael de Berneval was the first of the family who settled Ireland he landed at Beerhaven in the county of Cork. This was during the period of the conquest of Ireland by Strongbow, in the reign of Henry II. According to tradition, the Berneval's landed much earlier than this, and previous even to the landing of Strongbow in Leinster. Sir Michael was a direct descendant to Alanus de Berneval 1216 Hugo de Berneval (son of Michael), received two marks as the King's gift for his expenses on going on into Ireland, 23rd August 1212. The King's mandate, sent to Geoffry de Marisco, directed that Hugh de Berneval should have seisin of his land at Drumenagh and Terenure in the vale of Dublin, 12 December 1216 1279 - 1281 Ulphram (Or Wolfram) de Berneval, of Drumenagh, was constable of Dublin Castle. 1284 - 1289 Ulphram (Or Wolfram) de Berneval sheriff of Dublin. 1299 Reginald de Berneval, of Drumenagh,(son of Ulphram) paid five shillings for Drumenagh, as subsidy to the King for the war against the Scots.
14th Century: 1309 Reginald de Berneval, of Drumenagh (son of Reginald) gave thirty shillings for the army of Loxenedy, and in 1313 he paid his service for the expedition to Castle Keyvening. 1331 Ulphram de Berneval, of Drumenagh (son of Reginald) had livery of his estates, 1372 Reginald de Berneval, of Drumenagh, (son of Ulphram) contributed towards the expedition to Mallow, under Walter de Bermingham in 1372 and in 1374 paid royal service to the expedition to Kilkenny under William of Windsor. Ulphram (or Wolfram) de Berneval, succeeded to Drumenagh, (son of Reginald) He was living seised of the Manor of Ballythermot. (His descendants continued to reside at Drumenagh until the reign of James 1, when his line terminated in an heiress, Elizabeth, daughter of Marcus Barneval of Drumenagh, who married James Barnewall of Bremore). Nicholas de Berneval (also son of Reginald), ancestor of the baronets of Crickstown, Co. Meath, Ireland. Nicholas de Berneval (son of Nicholas) of Crickstown, co. Meath Sir Christopher de Berneval Kt. of Crickstown (son of Nicholas).
15th Century: 1400 Sir Christopher de Berneval Kt. of Crickstown (son of Christopher). 1408 Sir Christopher Barnewall, Kt. of Crickstown co. Meath, Ireland, (son of Christopher), who was Serjeant-at-Law, Lord Treasurer of Ireland in 1436 and Chief Justice of the King's Bench in 1446. John de Berneval of Frankstown , (also son of Christopher), Sheriff of Meath 1435-6, ancestor of the Viscounts Of Kingsland. Barnaby de Berneval (also son of Christopher), one of the Barons of the Exchequer. . 1408 Sir Christopher Barnewall, Kt.. of Crickstown, (son of Baranaby) who was Serjeant-at-Law in, Lord Treasurer of Ireland in 1436, and Chief Justice of the King's Bench in 1446. Sir Nicholas Barnewall, Kt. (son of Christopher) 1461 Sir Nicholas Barnewall, Kt (son of Christopher),of Crickstown, who was appointed in consideration for his good and faithful services to the House of York during the war of the Roses, Chief -Justice of the Court, Common Pleas, in Ireland, for life, by patent, dated 1st August 1461. 1462 Sir Robert Barnewall, Kt.(also son of Christopher) Lord High Chancellor of Ireland was conferred the title of Baron of Trimleston by Edward IV. This reward was to given to some of those who had most effectively aided his father, Duke Richard, in Ireland
16th Century : Sir Christopher Barnewall Kt. of Crickstown, Meath , Ireland (son of Nicholas) Edmund Barnewall , of Crickstown, (son of Christopher) George Barnewall, (also son of Christopher) ancestor of BARNEWALL of Arrodstown. Robert Barnewall , (also son of Christopher) ancestor of BARNEWALL, of Moylagh, whose representative, Patrick Barnewall, succeeded to the estate in 1632. 1517 Sir Christopher Barnewall, Kt. of Crickstown, (son of Edmund) 1566 Sir Patrick Barnewall, Kt. of Crickstown (son of Christopher), was knighted. From his extensive possession he was designated the Knight of the Broad Acre. Sir Richard Barnewall, Kt. of Crickstown (son of Patrick), who married Elizabeth, (daughter of Sir Oliver Plunkett, Kt.later to become Saint)
17th Century: 1604. Sir Patrick Barnewall of Turvey, near Dublin Ireland (son of Richard), played a significant part in the celebrated episode of the 'mandates'. The English Council fixed fines for the offence of failing to attend services of the "established church". Those who had disobeyed the commands were imprisoned. Eventually, however, as a result of Barnewall's advocacy, the English council ordered a change in policy and the prisoners - including Barnewall - were released. 1622-3 Sir Patrick Barnewall, created 1st Baronet, of Crickstown. Sir Richard Barnewall, 2nd Baronet (son of Patrick) Sir George Barnewall 5th Baronet (son of Richard)
18th Century: 1717 - Colonel John Barnwell was granted 1,000 acres on the north-west corner of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA for acts of bravery in quelling the rioting Yemassee Indians, and became the island's first white settler. 1721 Colonel John "Tuscarora Jack" Barnwell led scoutmen to construct Fort King George, a cypress blockhouse and palisaded earthen fort, where From 1721-1732, was the southern outpost of the British Empire on the North American continent. Fort King George - historic site is located in Darien, Georgia. 1730 George Barnwell (chief fictitious character) in "The London Merchant" written by George Lillo, a British dramatist. Jane Hay Barnwell owned plantations/ estates (cotton) in South Carolina
19th Century: George Barnwell (fictitious) features in several of Charles Dickens novels (e.g. Great Expectations) 1860 R. Barnwell Rhett, R. W. Barnwell -were among those who signed the Constitution of the Confederate States in South Carolina
20th Century: Barnwell - Barnhill- Family Irish Ancestors of Theodore Roosevelt Rev. William H. Barnwell, C. S. Lewis and Rev. Samuel T. Lloyd III : Wrote "His Journey and Ours" - Explores Lewis's powerful understanding on the Christian faith, including his own journey as a Christian. 1939 Frank Barnwell designed the famous Bristol Blenheim Mk. IV aircraft (fastest bomber at the time) R.S. "Cap" Barnwell, Sr, Northwest Louisiana oil pioneer in Louisiana started Barnwell Industries. Barnwell Centre (R.S. Barnwell Memorial Garden and Art Centre), Shreveport, Louisiana "Dedicated to the advance of cultural activities in the city". The Barnwell family contributed half of the construction cost of the cultural centre". 1995 Jean Marie Barnwell appeared in film Born to be Wild. Film and players eligible for 1995 Academy Awards nominations 1992 Nicholas Barnwell appeared in film Malcolm X
Barnwell/ Barnwall Name Index
Birth Records since 1837 from Family History Centre (London) The data shown in the following tables is the information I have gathered to date extracted from St. Catherine's register of birth, death and marriages for England from 1837. I cannot guarantee the accuracy:Surname/ Forename/ Date of birth/ Year/ Qtr/ District/ Vol/ Page
Barnwell Emma Ann 1841 1841 Sep Shoreditch II/ 405
Bellinie Harriet 4/4/1841 1841 Jun Newington IV/ 332
Barnwell Sarah Sophia 27/8/1843 1843 Sep Shoreditch II/ 408
Barnwell George John 22/10/1844 1844 Dec Shoreditch II/ 430
Barnwell Elizabeth Mary 18/7/1846 1846 Sep Shoreditch II/ 386
Barnwell William Isaac 1/7/1848 1848 Sep Shoreditch II/ 371
Barnwell Susannah 15/10/1849 1849 Dec Shoreditch 2/ 404
Barnwell Joseph Henry 20/11/1850 1850 Dec St. Georges Southwark 4/ 479
Barnwell Eliza Matilda 5/1/1853 1853 Mar St. Georges Southwark 1d/ 134
Barnwell Alice Louisa 8/7/1855 1855 Sep St. Georges Southwark 1d/ 134 Marriage Records since 1837 from Family History Centre (London)
Barnwell John 16/8/1840 1840 Sept Hackney 3/ 93
White Anna Sophia 16/8/1840 1840 Sept Hackney 3/ 93
Barnwell Ann 1840 Sep Newington 4/ 326
Barnwell Ann Rebecca 1841 Sept Marylebone 1/ 207
Barnwell Charlotte 1842 Sept Newington 4/ 324
Barnwell Caroline 1843 Sept Kensington 3/ 221
Barnewall Helen Harriet 1844 Mar Tonbridge 5/ 451
Barnwell Ann 1844 Sept St. Jas 1/ 105
Barnwell Isaac 1845 Jan West Atherstone 16/ 293
Barnwell George 1845 Dec Rugby 16/ 693
Barnwell George 1845 Dec Woburn 6/ 223
Barnwell Edward Lowry 1846 Dec St. Pancras 1/ 336
Barnwell William 1847 June Southam XVI/ 575
Barnwell William 1848 Mar Birmingham XVI/ 300
Barnwell Elizabeth 1848 Dec Birmingham XVI/ 567 Death Records since 1837 from Family History Centre (London) Surname Forename Date of Death Year Qtr District Vol Page
Barnwell Caroline 1837 DEC Pottersbury XV/ 236
Barnwall William 1838 MAR Faringdon VI/ 152
Barnewell Henry Lea 1838 JUN Coventry XVI/ 279
Barnewell Joseph 1838 JUN Coventry XVI/ 279
Barnwell Christopher 1838 SEP Kensington III/ 157
Barnwell Thomas 1838 DEC St Geo South IV/ 94
Barnwell James 1839 MAR Warwick XVI/ 365
Barnwell John 1839 MAR Rugby XVI/ 307
Names I am researching
I am researching the following:
ALLEN, BARNWELL, BARNEWELL, BARNWALL, BARNEWALL, BERNEVAL, BACHELOR, BARLOW,
BELLINIE or BELLENIE, CHAPMAN, CORE, KNAGGS, GERLOCK, GIBBS, JAKES,
JESSUP, PRITCHARD, SEARCH, TAPLEY, WASTELL, WHITE
Books
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Books
Some useful sites to search and purchase books on genealogy and family history:
Abe Books A group of 2nd Hand booksellers with search and finder service.
Amazon BooksA great bookshop, but I couldn't find anything on secondhand books.
Gregory's bookshop
Foyles Bookshop
BFG Booksearch
Genealogy Unlimited Book Suppliers
There is a lot of free genealogical resource on the net. Listed below are sites that I have found useful in my research:
If you're interested in family history research, subscribing to a mailing list is a good way to share knowledge and make contact with others of similar interests. The ROOTSWEB site is the home of numerous such lists. It also houses the ROOTS-L surname list, a massive source of names.
Hugh and Marian Zorger's Heritage site is the one to use if you want a little more exposure of your own website. They have a list of genealogy homepages, and will add yours. The Society of Genealogists have a new page. at: http://www.sog.org.uk/ Ask Jeeves if you want to search several search engines at the same time.
If you would like a link to your own webpage or your E:mail address, you can reach me, at Dave Barnwell
My Links - General
East of London Family History Society is a wonderful site if you are researching your roots in the City and East of London. It is also well worth becoming a member details are shown on their homepage.
East Surrey Family History Society is also a useful site if you are researching your roots in and around South London and Surrey. Details on becoming a member are also shown on their homepage.
Ireland Genealogy - WorldGenWeb Project is a good starting point for Irish research
Family Tree Maker
by Broderbund is an impressive searchable genealogy web site, which is a 'must visit'. It has several Barnwell references. They also sell a range of CDs containing a huge amount of genealogical info. It's pretty good even though it is mostly US biased and partly commercial.
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