Livezey Family History

Old Oxford Meeting House (Meeting)

A meeting was held at the Old Oxford Meeting House with record attendance.

Helen Corson Livezey (Revival)

She played a big role in reviving the Association’s activities.

Livezey Genealogy (Genealogy)

An attempt was made to publish a family genealogy, but it didn’t work out.

Joseph B. Livezey (Research)

He shared his genealogical research with the Association in 1905 and 1907.

The Livezey Association (Association)

The Livezey Association was started as a social group for the descendants of Thomas Livezey.

Henry and William Feilden (Estate Sale)

Purchased the Livesey estate in 1805 after it was sold by Robert Bell, the new owner.

Ralph Livesey (Death)

The last male Livesey in direct descent died in 1766, and the estate went to Robert Bell.

Ralph Livesey (Construction)

Restored part of Livesey Hall in 1666, and his son finished it in 1689.

Ralph Livesey (Heir Named)

Ralph was named the heir and took over the estate after it had lost 100 acres of land.

James Livesey (Inheritance)

Inherited his grandfather's estate in 1591 and began rebuilding Livesey Hall.

Richard Livesey (Governance)

Became a Governor of Blackburn Grammar School in 1567.

James Livesey (Death)

James Livesey died in 1548, and an official record showed the size of the family estate for the first time.

Giles Livesey (Inheritance)

Giles married Alice Talbot, and they received a special dispensation from the Pope for their marriage.

John Livesey (Death)

Died in 1504 after helping relatives with political matters, including betraying King Henry VI.

Geoffrey Livesey (Manor Holder)

Took over the manor and was the first to stop using 'de' in the family name.

John de Livesey Jr. (King's Ward)

John, the second, was a ward of the king and had his affairs managed by local gentry.

Henry de Livesey (Death)

Died shortly before 1344, leaving the manor to his son.

Henry de Livesey (Land Transfer)

Inherited most of Livesey Manor and gave part of it to his son.

Henry de Livesey Jr. (Legal Trouble)

Accompanied his son to court in 1292, where his son was fined for not protecting his property rights.

William de Livesey (Feudal Law)

Was involved in feudal law and served on a jury in 1258 to determine fees for the over-lord.

William de Livesey (Land Agreement)

Changed his name from William de Bury to William de Livesey in 1227 after a land agreement.

William de Bury (Inheritance)

Inherited Livesey Manor and was in possession by 1214.