Gresley of Drakelow

This deposit of documents consists mainly of family correspondence between John Gresley and his son Rev Dr Thomas Gresley; and between Rev William Gresley at Netherseal and friends and relatives.

Contents

Estate D803 M/E

Map D803 M/P

Family correspondence D803 M/F 1-211

Genealogy D803 M/F 212-231

Family miscellaneous D803 M/F 232-233

Family portraits D803 M/F 234-242

Coats of arms D803 M/F 243-244

Papers relating to national and county matters, principally 17th century and re the Civil War D803 M/Z

<p>For other records of the Gresley family of Drakelow see D77</p>

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The following documents were deposited in Derbyshire Record Office in May 1970, October 1971 and November 1971.

The Gresley family of Drakelow can trace its origins back to the 12th century when William, son of Nigel of Gresley, appears in a deed of 1129. Drakelow Hall, the family seat, was built in the 16th century for Sir Thomas Gresley - the former residence was probably marked by a moat east of Warren Farm. Sir Thomas's son, George, was one of the first baronets (created 1611).

The Manor of Seale had been purchased from the Gresley family by Gilbert Moorwood in the 17th century, but was restored to the Gresleys by the marriage of Gilbert's daughter to Sir Thomas Gresley.