© Debbie Kennett 2011
Saturday, 1 October 2011
Inquisitions post mortem - an introduction
Inquisitions post mortem (IPMs) were a distinctive feature of the feudal system and were introduced about 1236 in the reign of Henry III. An inquisition was held when someone died ‘seized of lands in capite’, that is holding lands from the Crown. They were abolished when Charles II came to the throne in 1660. An inquisition will provide details of the lands the person held but can often provide much valuable genealogical information. Many of the early inquisitions have been abstracted and published. These collections of abstracts, known as "calendars", were previously only available in large university libraries and reference libraries but many of them, copyright permitting, have now been digitised and made available online. A full list of the volumes of IPMs that can be found online is maintained on the Medieval Genealogy website. I have downloaded all the available volumes for my own personal use and, time permitting, will transcribe and publish all the entries for the surnames Cruwys, Cruise, Cruys, Cruse and any other related variant spellings.
Friday, 30 September 2011
The Cruise surname
Cruise is a very old Irish surname of Anglo-Norman origin which has been present in Ireland since the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1169. The family held lands in Dublin and in County Meath. In early records the name is mostly spelt Cruys, and sometimes Cruce or Crues, but the spelling evolved to Cruise, and this is now the predominant spelling of the surname in Ireland today. Some time before 1176 Augustino de Cruce witnessed a grant by Strongbow of land in Dublin,1 and this is the earliest reference to the surname in Ireland found to date. In about 1200 the lands of Stephen de Cruwes were confiscated by order of the king. He was subsequently allowed to regain possession of these lands on payment of fifteen marks.2 There are a number of early references to the surname in the Calendars of the Patent Rolls. There was a Philip de Cruce in Dublin in 1229, and Miles de Cruys held lands in the manor of Balimaglassan in County Meath in 1279. Also in 1279 Sir Hugh de Cruys was granted "certain demesnes" in Ireland for his "good service in [the] Irish wars".3 A Robert de Cruys of Nalle, Co. Meath, died in 1292 and it was noted in his inquisition post mortem that he held "tenements at Nalle, Ardmays, Cruys, and Moderath".4 The castle in Naul that was once the family seat in Dublin is now sadly in ruins, but the name lives on in the townland of Cruiserath in Finglas parish, County Dublin. In County Meath the family possessed the castles and estates of Cruisetown (now known as Cruicetown), Moydorragh (possibly the Moderath cited in 1279) and Rathmore. The surname Cruise has now spread around the world and is found today in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and the United States, but the highest density of the surname is still to be found in Ireland, particularly in County Dublin.
I have been collecting records on the Cruise surname for some time and I have now officially expanded my one-name study to include Cruise as a variant spelling. DNA evidence has already suggested that there is a link between the Cruwys family of Cruwys Morchard in Devon and the Anglo-Norman Cruises. The Devon family is well documented and the family tree can be traced back to the thirteenth century with reasonable confidence, helped by the fact that the family have been Lords of the Manor of Cruwys Morchard continuously from the 1200s to the present day. Irish records are more problematic, and none of the Irish Cruise lines that have been researched to date can be traced back much before the late 1700s, though there are many medieval records that have yet to be explored. We are hoping that genetic evidence will help to fill the gaps in the genealogical record, and will also provide clues as to the origins of the surname in France or Belgium. To this end I am hoping to recruit more Irish Cruises to my DNA project. A sponsor has generously provided funding and I am now able to offer free Y-DNA tests to any Cruise men with documentary proof that they have a Cruise ancestor on the paternal line who was born in Ireland. The offer is open on a first come first served basis but preference will be given to men living in Ireland. The offer is restricted to two free kits per lineage and no men closer than third cousins will be tested. If you are interested in taking part do get in touch. Full details of the offer can be found in a flyer which can be downloaded here.
References
1. T. Gilbert (ed.), Register of the abbey of St Thomas, Dublin (London, 1889), 370. Cited in An Archaeological and Historical Assessment of Cruicetown Church and Graveyard, Cruicetown, Co. Meath. Commissioned by the Cruicetown Cemetery Conservation Committee and carried out by the Discovery Programme’s Medieval Rural Settlement Project, issued 27 May 2005. Available from the Heritage Council.
2. H.S. Sweetman, Calendar of documents relating to Ireland, 5 vols (London, 1875-86), i, no. 113, 17. Cited in An Archaeological and Historical Assessment of Cruicetown Church and Graveyard Cruicetown, Co. Meath. Commissioned by the Cruicetown Cemetery Conservation Committee and carried out by the Discovery Programme’s Medieval Rural Settlement Project, issued 27 May 2005. Available from the Heritage Council.
3. Knights of Edward I. Volume I: A to E. Notices collected by Rev. C. Moor, The Harleian Society, 1929, p257.
© Debbie Kennett 2011
I have been collecting records on the Cruise surname for some time and I have now officially expanded my one-name study to include Cruise as a variant spelling. DNA evidence has already suggested that there is a link between the Cruwys family of Cruwys Morchard in Devon and the Anglo-Norman Cruises. The Devon family is well documented and the family tree can be traced back to the thirteenth century with reasonable confidence, helped by the fact that the family have been Lords of the Manor of Cruwys Morchard continuously from the 1200s to the present day. Irish records are more problematic, and none of the Irish Cruise lines that have been researched to date can be traced back much before the late 1700s, though there are many medieval records that have yet to be explored. We are hoping that genetic evidence will help to fill the gaps in the genealogical record, and will also provide clues as to the origins of the surname in France or Belgium. To this end I am hoping to recruit more Irish Cruises to my DNA project. A sponsor has generously provided funding and I am now able to offer free Y-DNA tests to any Cruise men with documentary proof that they have a Cruise ancestor on the paternal line who was born in Ireland. The offer is open on a first come first served basis but preference will be given to men living in Ireland. The offer is restricted to two free kits per lineage and no men closer than third cousins will be tested. If you are interested in taking part do get in touch. Full details of the offer can be found in a flyer which can be downloaded here.
References
1. T. Gilbert (ed.), Register of the abbey of St Thomas, Dublin (London, 1889), 370. Cited in An Archaeological and Historical Assessment of Cruicetown Church and Graveyard, Cruicetown, Co. Meath. Commissioned by the Cruicetown Cemetery Conservation Committee and carried out by the Discovery Programme’s Medieval Rural Settlement Project, issued 27 May 2005. Available from the Heritage Council.
2. H.S. Sweetman, Calendar of documents relating to Ireland, 5 vols (London, 1875-86), i, no. 113, 17. Cited in An Archaeological and Historical Assessment of Cruicetown Church and Graveyard Cruicetown, Co. Meath. Commissioned by the Cruicetown Cemetery Conservation Committee and carried out by the Discovery Programme’s Medieval Rural Settlement Project, issued 27 May 2005. Available from the Heritage Council.
3. Knights of Edward I. Volume I: A to E. Notices collected by Rev. C. Moor, The Harleian Society, 1929, p257.
4. Knights of
Edward I. op. cit., p257.
© Debbie Kennett 2011
Saturday, 6 August 2011
Family Tree DNA now accepts third party Y-DNA transfers
The following press release has been submitted by Family Tree DNA:
FAMILY TREE DNA NOW ACCEPTING THIRD PARTY RESULTS
HOUSTON TX — AUGUST 5, 2011
Family Tree DNA is pleased to announce the launch of a new feature: Y-DNA "Third Party" uploads.
This will allow for the upload of 33 and 46-marker Y-DNA test results from Ancestry, GeneTree and Sorenson's SMGF. This comes as a natural development since the necessary tools were created to import the customer database it recently acquired from DNAHeritage after that company ceased its operations.
Family Tree DNA will be charging a nominal fee of $19 to import third party results into its database. This $19 fee will be credited to customers who later order upgrades or add-ons.
For an additional $39, customers who transfer their third party results will also have additional markers tested so that they can receive matches to Family Tree DNA's 25 or 37-marker level, ancestral origins, and other features of the personal page.
The $19 fee will provide the customer with a Family Tree DNA personal page which will allow them to join Family Tree DNA projects. This means that results will be available to the administrator and included on the project's public page for comparison with other project members.
The $58 fee ($19 transfer fee + $39 for the added markers to Family Tree DNA's 25 or 37-marker level) will include the same features provided to Family Tree DNA customers in their personal pages, including matches and Haplogroup prediction.
For any additional questions, please refer to Family Tree DNA’s corresponding FAQ section under "3rd Party Transfers: Y-DNA Results".
About Family Tree DNA
Founded in April 2000, Family Tree DNA was the first company to develop the commercial application of DNA testing for genealogical purposes, something that had previously been available only for academic and scientific research. Currently, the Houston-based company is approaching 350,000 individual records – the largest DNA database in genetic genealogy, and a number that makes Family Tree DNA the prime source for anyone researching recent and distant family ties. In 2006 Family Tree DNA established a state of the art Genomics Research Center at its headquarters in Houston, Texas, where it currently performs R&D and processes over 200 advanced types of DNA tests for its customers.
FAMILY TREE DNA NOW ACCEPTING THIRD PARTY RESULTS
HOUSTON TX — AUGUST 5, 2011
Family Tree DNA is pleased to announce the launch of a new feature: Y-DNA "Third Party" uploads.
This will allow for the upload of 33 and 46-marker Y-DNA test results from Ancestry, GeneTree and Sorenson's SMGF. This comes as a natural development since the necessary tools were created to import the customer database it recently acquired from DNAHeritage after that company ceased its operations.
Family Tree DNA will be charging a nominal fee of $19 to import third party results into its database. This $19 fee will be credited to customers who later order upgrades or add-ons.
For an additional $39, customers who transfer their third party results will also have additional markers tested so that they can receive matches to Family Tree DNA's 25 or 37-marker level, ancestral origins, and other features of the personal page.
The $19 fee will provide the customer with a Family Tree DNA personal page which will allow them to join Family Tree DNA projects. This means that results will be available to the administrator and included on the project's public page for comparison with other project members.
The $58 fee ($19 transfer fee + $39 for the added markers to Family Tree DNA's 25 or 37-marker level) will include the same features provided to Family Tree DNA customers in their personal pages, including matches and Haplogroup prediction.
For any additional questions, please refer to Family Tree DNA’s corresponding FAQ section under "3rd Party Transfers: Y-DNA Results".
About Family Tree DNA
Founded in April 2000, Family Tree DNA was the first company to develop the commercial application of DNA testing for genealogical purposes, something that had previously been available only for academic and scientific research. Currently, the Houston-based company is approaching 350,000 individual records – the largest DNA database in genetic genealogy, and a number that makes Family Tree DNA the prime source for anyone researching recent and distant family ties. In 2006 Family Tree DNA established a state of the art Genomics Research Center at its headquarters in Houston, Texas, where it currently performs R&D and processes over 200 advanced types of DNA tests for its customers.
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Family Tree DNA summer sale
Family Tree DNA have announced their summer sale. If you have not yet had your DNA tested now would be a very good opportunity to do so! The sale prices are as follows:
In addition, existing Family Tree DNA customers may order the Family Finder test as an add-on for $199 (£123).
The sale will end on Thursday 21st July at 11:59 pm US time (CST). Kits need to be paid for by the end of the promotion.
To get the best out of your DNA test make sure that you join some of the projects at Family Tree DNA. There are now over 6,000 different surname projects. If your name is not included in a surname project you can add your results to a geographical project. I have provided a full list of the geographical projects for the British Isles here. There are also projects for many other countries. I would be particularly pleased to welcome new members to my Cruse/Cruwys surname project and my Devon DNA project!
When you get your DNA results through you can join the relevant Y-DNA and/or mtDNA haplogroup projects. The ISOGG Wiki has full listings of all the Y-DNA haplogroup projects and mtDNA haplogroup projects.
If you want to understand how the Y-DNA tests work you can read this article I wrote for the Berkshire Family Historian. For more on the Family Finder test read my blog post from April last year when the test was first introduced.
If you have any questions about DNA testing or want to know which test to order do get in touch either by leaving a comment here or by e-mailing me direct.
© Debbie Kennett 2011
- 37-marker Y-DNA test US $119 (£74) (usual price $149 (£92) )
- 67-marker Y-DNA test US $199 (£123) (usual price $239 (£148) )
- mtDNA Full Sequence for US $219 (£135) (Regular Price would be $299 (£123) )
- Family Finder US $199 (£123) (usual price $289 (£179) )
- Family Finder + Y-DNA 37 for US $318 (£197) (usual price $438 (£271) )
- Family Finder + mtDNAPlus for US $318 (£197) (usual price $438 (£271) )
- SuperDNA for US $418 (£25) (usual price $518 (£321), includes Y-DNA67 and mtFullSequence)
- Comprehensive Genome for US $617 (£382) (usual price $797 (£494), includes Y-DNA 67, mtDNA Full Sequence and Family Finder)
In addition, existing Family Tree DNA customers may order the Family Finder test as an add-on for $199 (£123).
The sale will end on Thursday 21st July at 11:59 pm US time (CST). Kits need to be paid for by the end of the promotion.
To get the best out of your DNA test make sure that you join some of the projects at Family Tree DNA. There are now over 6,000 different surname projects. If your name is not included in a surname project you can add your results to a geographical project. I have provided a full list of the geographical projects for the British Isles here. There are also projects for many other countries. I would be particularly pleased to welcome new members to my Cruse/Cruwys surname project and my Devon DNA project!
When you get your DNA results through you can join the relevant Y-DNA and/or mtDNA haplogroup projects. The ISOGG Wiki has full listings of all the Y-DNA haplogroup projects and mtDNA haplogroup projects.
If you want to understand how the Y-DNA tests work you can read this article I wrote for the Berkshire Family Historian. For more on the Family Finder test read my blog post from April last year when the test was first introduced.
If you have any questions about DNA testing or want to know which test to order do get in touch either by leaving a comment here or by e-mailing me direct.
© Debbie Kennett 2011
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