The Family Garden

Notes

Thomas CURWEN Sir

of Workington

Christian COUNCIL

Discovery in Pamlico County, North Carolina...in the Scotttstown area near Goose Creek in Pamlico County...a 600 to 800 pound granite slab from an abandoned cemetery.  "Edward Bryan, Born in London 1663, Emigrated to Nansemond County, Virginia 1690, Moved to Craven County 1700. Died 1739. Christiana, his wife, daughter of Hodges Council died 1743."
*Source:  North Carolina Genealogical Society "News" vol 17#3, page 30

Edward DE MUSGRAVE Sir

Fought at and was knighted after the battle of Flodden 9 Sept 1513.  Married secondly, about 1496, Joan, daughter and eventually co-heiress of Sir Christopher Ward of Givendale in Ripon.

The seat of the Musgrave name is EdenHall in Cumbria and records show that the name has been in this area since ~1000AD. It is thought that the Musgrave line is descended from a companion of William the Conqueror (William I) and that this person came with him to England in 1066 or shortly after this date from Normandy. The name does not appear in the Roll of Battle Abbey but Musegros does, along with six or seven hundred other Norman knights present at the Battle of Hastings. It is thought that the names Musegros and Musgrave are one in the same. The following year the Musgrave name appears in Westmoreland [sic.]where Peter de Musgrave, the first to be known by it gave his name to Great and Little Musgrave.  *Source:  Internet

The manor of Edenhall is within the forest of Inglewood, but is now the inheritance of "the martial and warlike family of the Musgraves," * whose ancestor Sir Thomas Musgrave, Knight, had it in marriage with William Stapleton's second daughter, about the thirty-eighth Henry IV (1549), and before that period the Stapletons held it from the first year of king Edward III when they obtained it in marriage with Julian, one of the two daughters of Robert Turpe, who held it in the reign of Henry III. It was given by William the Conqueror to Henry Fitz Swein. Many of the Musgraves distinguished themselves in the field, and held honourable situations. The ancestor of this ancient and illustrious family came over with William the Conqueror, and they were soon after seated at Musgrave, in Westmorland. Sir Richard was created a Baronet in the ninth of James I (1611), and that title has since been possessed by his descendants. The late Rev. Sir Christopher John Musgrave, the ninth baronet, died May 4th 1834, and was succeeded in dignity and estate by his brother, Sir George Musgrave, of Eden Hall, Hartley, and Musgrave, Bart. born June 14th 1799, and educated at University College, Oxford.

The celebrated drinking glass, called the Luck of Eden Hall, on the preservation of which, according to a legendary tale, the prosperity of the Musgrave family depends, is still carefully preserved in a stamped leather case, ornamented with scrolls of vine leaves, and having on the top the letters I.H.S., and is said to be of the time of Henry IV or Edward IV. The tradition respecting the Luck of Eden Hall is , that the butler, going to fetch water from the well, called at St. Cuthbert's, which is near the hall, surprised a company of fairies who were dancing on the green, near the spring, where they had left this vessel, which the butler seized, and on his refusal to restore it, they uttered the ominous words :-

"Whene'er this cup shall break or fall,
Farewell the luck of Eden Hall."

The glass cup is of Venice manufacture, ornamented with different coloured enamel and gold, and is supposed to be one of the oldest glasses in England. Dr. Todd supposes this vessel to have been a chalice, when it was unsafe to have these sacred vessels made of costlier metals, on account of the predatory habits which prevailed on the borders. He also says that the bishops of this diocese permitted not only the parochial, or secular clergy, but also the monastic, or regular priests, to celebrate in chalices of that clear and transparent metal. The following was one of the canons made in the reign of king Athelstan :- Sacer calix fusilis sit, non ligneus - Let the holy chalice be fusile, and not of wood.
*Source:  Mannix & Whellan, History, Gazetteer and Directory of Cumberland, 1847

The Luck of Edenhall is a 13th century glass known as a fairy cup said to have been left behind by fairies who had been disturbed while drinking at St Cuthbert's Well in the garden of Edenhall. The legend attached to the cup warned that if the owners (the Musgrave family of Edenhall) ever parted with the fairy cup or if the glass ever shattered, the hall would crack and Edenhall would be in ruins. When the cup was loaned to the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it is still is available for viewing, the building of Edenhall was demolished just 8 years later. One of the Six Lucks of Cumbria (see also Great Salkeld), others include the Luck of Workington and the Luck of Muncaster (a Fifteenth Century glass basin). Longfellow's ballad, "The Luck of Edenhall" was based on the story.
*Source:  The Gazetteer of Mysterious Britain - Mysterious North of England, Edenhall nr. Penrith, Cumbria (Fairies - Six Lucks of Cumbria)

THE LUCK OF EDENHALL BY Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

OF Edenhall, the youthful Lord
Bids sound the festal trumpet's call;
He rises at the banquet board,
And cries, 'mid the drunken revellers all,
"Now bring me the Luck of Edenhall!"

The butler hears the words with pain,
The house's oldest seneschal,
Takes slow from its silken cloth again
The drinking-glass of crystal tall;
They call it The Luck of Edenhall.

Then said the Lord: "This glass to praise,
Fill with red wine from Portugal!"
The graybeard with trembling hand obeys;
A purple light shines over all,
It beams from the Luck of Edenhall.

Then speaks the Lord, and waves it light:
"This glass of flashing crystal tall
Gave to my sires the Fountain-Sprite;
She wrote in it, If this glass doth fall,
Farewell then, O Luck of Edenhall!

"'T was right a goblet the Fate should be
Of the joyous race of Edenhall!
Deep draughts drink we right willingly:
And willingly ring, with merry call,
Kling! klang! to the Luck of Edenhall!"

First rings it deep, and full, and mild,
Like to the song of a nightingale
Then like the roar of a torrent wild;
Then mutters at last like the thunder's fall,
The glorious Luck of Edenhall.

"For its keeper takes a race of might,
The fragile goblet of crystal tall;
It has lasted longer than is right;
King! klang!--with a harder blow than all
Will I try the Luck of Edenhall!"

As the goblet ringing flies apart,
Suddenly cracks the vaulted hall;
And through the rift, the wild flames start;
The guests in dust are scattered all,
With the breaking Luck of Edenhall!

In storms the foe, with fire and sword;
He in the night had scaled the wall,
Slain by the sword lies the youthful Lord,
But holds in his hand the crystal tall,
The shattered Luck of Edenhall.

On the morrow the butler gropes alone,
The graybeard in the desert hall,
He seeks his Lord's burnt skeleton,
He seeks in the dismal ruin's fall
The shards of the Luck of Edenhall.

"The stone wall," saith he, "doth fall aside,
Down must the stately columns fall;
Glass is this earth's Luck and Pride;
In atoms shall fall this earthly ball
One day like the Luck of Edenhall!"
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Hayton Castle, together with an adjoining barn is Grade I listed and is a unique property of great historic interest. The centre of a small manor in the important Barony of Allerdale, and-with possible 12th century origins, the castle has been occupied by families who have had great influence in the County of Cumberland for centuries.  The Musgrave family were mostly responsible for the many alterations as seen to-day.
*Source:  Hayton Castle Visitors Brochure
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Born about 1030 in Musgrave, Westmoreland, England
      "The surname Musgrave comes from Cumbria, or at least that part of Cumbria formerly known as Westmoreland, where we find
a place called Musgrave. The place name means the grove where mice lived and the first owner of the surname will have originated
from this place." (1) Gamel Lord of Musgrave is as far back as we can trace our family on this line at this time. Was he the first
Musgrave? This is unclear at present; never the less through him was borne a powerful and important family. "It must be remembered
that in the 10th and 11th centuries, most of Europe was different to the way it is now. In those days most countries were operating on
a feudal system. European countries were not always run as the king and his loyal subjects. Almost without exception, countries were
divided up into regions or compartments that had their own ruling bodies run by Dukes, Earls or Lords. To make matters worse they
were usually at one another's throats in the pursuit of power. The king of the country had little power over these areas or rulers." (5)
Thus, Gamel Lord of Musgrave was a very powerful man.
What we do know about Gamel is that he lived during the reign of Edward the Confessor, who became king in 1042. (Because
Edward had spent so much time in Normandy prior to this he had been completely converted to the Norman way of life and language
- French - and probably could not speak the English language fluently.) Following his enthronement King Edward immediately began
introducing Normans to high office and their customs to the English Saxons. (It is probable that Gamel emigrated from Normandy
during this time period or shortly thereafter.) This angered many, including the Godwins. In time, Godwin "used his status and
resources to oust many of the Normans who had taken over high office positions." (5) Despite this, Edward the Confessor vowed to
make William the Duke of Normandy heir to the throne. On his deathbed, however, Edward the Confessor had a change of heart and
entrusted his kingdom to Harold Godwinson (son of Godwin). Because Duke William had expected to become king the Battle of
Hastings in 1066 ensued, with Gamel (who was probably of Norman descent) likely serving in the ranks of the Norman forces.
(Although the surname Musgrave does not appear in the Roll of Battle Abby, the surname Musegros does. It is thought that
Musgrave and Musegros are one and the same. See number 6 of the bibliography)

Wascelinus Lord of Musgrave
Born about 1065 in Cumberland and Westmoreland, England

Lord Stephen de Musgrave
Born in 1095 in Cumberland, England

Peter de Musgrave
Born in 1125 in great Musgrave, Cumberland, England

Robert de Musgrave
Born in 1145 in Great Musgrave, Cumberland, England

Sir Adam de Musgrave
Born in 1170 in Great Musgrave, Cumberland, England
It was during the lifetime of Sir Adam de Musgrave that the Musgrave family acquired the manor of Sanford as well as a considerable
portion of the Sanford lands, which passed father to son until 1356, almost 140 years. Sir Adam's son Thomas inherited the Sanford
manor and lands from his wife Isabel's father, William de Sanford. (Thomas de Musgrave was required to turn over 1/3 of the land to
Beatrix, the wife of William's son Robert, so it is assumed that Robert was deceased by this time.)
      In 1278 Thomas de Goldington brought an action against Thomas de Musgrave "for enclosing ground in Sanford." (7) In his
suit he claimed Thomas de Musgrave had no right to the lands because all the easements had been warranted to his father William de
Goldington before they had been given to Thomas de Musgrave; "in reply to which Thomas de Musgrave claims that he had all
William de Sanford's rights and could exercise them." (7)
      Thirteen years passed by and the Goldington family still "refused to recognize the Musgraves as their lords." (7) Once again
Thomas de Goldington Brought suit against Thomas de Musgrave, this time for seizing his cattle which were on the Sanford
property. Thomas de Musgrave countered that anyone who uses his lands is obliged to pay homage (a ceremony by which a man
acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord) and service (the work or action performed by one who serves). Thomas de Goldington
had not paid his services and dues and thus, owed. Never the less, because Thomas de Goldington had not made an agreement to
become a tenant of the new landlord Thomas de Musgrave (which would give de Musgrave rights over all property movable and
immovable), Thomas de Musgrave lost the case.
      In the year 1300, the Goldington family once again tried to claim the Sanford lands as theirs. A full verdict is given in which
Richard de Musgrave is proven true Lord of Sanford and that he has rightfully acquired his rights from his father Thomas de
Musgrave.

Mary SKULLY

Info from grandson Kevin Robinson Masini - she may have been married a third time.  Her mother was called Grandma Skully.  The name may be spelled Scully, Skulley, Sculley??  He only knows how it is pronounced.  Mar 2003

Daughter ROBINSON

She died young.  Name unknown.
*Source:  Personal knowledge of Kevin Robinson Masini

William James HURT

1850 Census, P.O. Paris, 5th District, Henry County, Tennessee.  Enumeration Date:  28 Jun 1850, Household # 405-413

Hurt, W. J., age 32, male, Occupation:  farmer, Real Estate:  $10,000, Personal Property Value:  $27,000, b. South Carolina

Dolly J., age 26, female, b. South Carolina
Francis B., age 7, male, b. Tennessee
???, age 4, female, b. Tennessee
E. E., age 2, male, b. Tennessee
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1870 Census, 5th Civil District, Henry County, Tennessee, Household # 144

HURT, W. J., age 42, Occupation:  farmer, Real Estate: $11,000, Personal Property Value: $4,500, b. Virginia

D. J., age 36, b. Tennessee
F. B., age 16, at school, b. Tennessee
J. or I. P., age 13, at school, b. Tennessee
E. E., age 11, at school, b. Tennessee
C., age 9, at school, b. Tennessee
M., age 6, b. Tennessee

J. W., age 23, School Teacher, b. Tennessee
S. F., age 24, b. Tennessee
W. P., age 34, Farm Laborer, b. Tennessee
H. L., age 30, female, black, b. Tennessee
Mat, age 23, male, black, b. Tennessee
J. W., age 18, male, black, b. Tennessee
B., age 1, male, black, b. Tennessee
H. M., age 55, female, black, b. Virginia, Blind

If anyone can identify these people, it sure would be appreciated!

John POWELL

*Source:  Adventurers of Purse and Person, p. 197

Henry T. GURLEY

Source of Mr. Gurley's name is his marriage license and certificate.  Birth year estimated from his age of 53 on the marriage certificate.

Eliza J GARRETT

Eliza married first Eli Wines.  She was married several more times after Eli's death in 1900.  I believe these men were named Mr. Gurley, Mr. Carson and finally, Mr. Woodard.  I do not know the first names of the men or the marriage dates.  She was married to Mr. Woodard by 1942 when she filed an affidavit for a birth certificate for her daughter Sallie Ann Wines (see notes for Sallie Ann Wines) and was still married to him when she died in 1947.  
*Notes from my father, Sam H. Graves.

The order of her marriages is:  
1.  Eli Wines
2. Bill Carson
3. Henry Gurley
4.  Pearl Woodard

Her name was Carson on the marriage certificate to Henry Gurley.    Her daughter's birth certificate (see below)  confirms that she was married to Mr. Woodard after Mr. Gurley.  

On 1 Jun 1943, she signed an affadavit verifying the birth of her daughter Sallie Ann Wines.  In the "number of children born to this mother section" there are two entries, one says "4 Wines children, 3 living", the other says "5 born, 4 living".  I do not know who the fourth Wines child is.  It may have been a child that died in infancy?  Also, I do not know who the 5th child is.  She was married several more times after Eli Wines, her first husband died, so I'm assuming she had another child by one of these husbands that I haven't found yet. I believe she may have had a child with husband Bill Carson.

Documents in my possession for Eliza Jane:

Marriage License
Mr. Henry T. Gurley of Minco in the Indian Territory, aged 53 years and Mrs. Eliza Carson of Tuttle in the Indian Territory, aged 33 years, dated 6 February 1906.

Marriage Certificate
Henry Gurley and Eliza Carson were married on 8 Feb 1906.

Death Certificate
Full name of deceased:  Mrs. Eliza Gurley Woodard
Date of birth:  June 12, 1869
Age:  78 years, 6 months, 7 days
Birthplace:  Arkansas
Father's name:  William Garrett
Father's birthplace:  Arkansas
Mother's name:  Elizabeth Newman
Mother's place of birth:  Arkansas
Information provided by:  Mrs. Coy Harriss
Place of Burial:  Old Hall Cemetery, Lewisville, TX
Date of death:  Dec 19, 1947
Date:  Dec 10, 1947
Primary cause of death:  Ca. of Breast  (Breast Cancer)
Contributory Causes:  Fractured Pelvis Pubic
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She was a cook.  Always telling about the funny things that happened.  She would tell about baking the polecat to get the grease out of it cause that's what they used to oil their saddles back then.  She said after she got through cooking it, some of the boys would always, well, every so once in awhile, they'd kill a polecat , they'd dress it for her and after she got through cooking it….she'd put it in the oven or woodstove so it'd cook all night or until the fire went out and they'd take the grease off it and that's what they oiled their saddles with.  One night one of the old cowboys....went into town and they weren't home for supper and she was always making coons for them and they went to town and they came in real late and they went in to look for something to eat and they found that in the oven and thought it was a coon and they ate the whole thing.  And the next morning, when they all got up and came in to eat, well, they was laughing and saying, we beat ya'll, we ate up that coon.  So, they told them they ate a polecat.  She'd tell that story and just laugh.  And she used to know umpteen gillion of those rhymes.  
*Source:  Oral Interview with Madge Dunaway and Sam Graves, 1993, by Ann Daberko

Richard MUSGRAVE Knight

Sir Richard Musgrave, Knight married Margaret Betham, daughter of Sir Thomas Betham, Knight.   Sir Richard died 9 Nov 1564 and is buried at Kirby Stephen, Westmoreland, England
*Source:  From "The Musgraves of Westmoreland pedigree by Mr. H. Farnham Burke, C.V.O. with additions by Percy Musgrave - 1911.