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Yorkshire Lay Subsidies (Poll Tax) 2 Richard II (1378) Wapentake of Clarrowe (Claro), Kirkeby Orblaweres (Kirkby Overblow) Robertus de Berdesay et ux. eius vjd. His trade is "webster".HE JUST MAY BE THE ROBERT BYRSALL WHO IS MENTIONED IN THE ULNAGERS ROLLS FOR THE RIPON AND BOROUGHBRIDGE AREA 1394/5 AS A CLOTH MERCHANT.

St. Mary's Church Birdsall, Yorks. The Tomb of Lady de Briddesale has a plaque above which reads - "The recumbent figure is clothed in 14th C. costume and surrounded by Kneeling figures. Above her head is a symbolic representation of the soul ascending, supported by two angels.The de Briddeshalle coat of arms is variously blazoned as:- "arg. two bars az. in chief three mullets gu. BRIDLESHATE" Papworths p. 27. "arg. two bars voided az. in chief three mullets gu. BREDLASHAW (Yorks)" Papworths p.27. "ar. two bars gemelles az. in chief three mullets gu. BRIDLEHALL,BRIDLESHALL or BRIDLESHAW (Lincoln & Lancs.)" Burke's General Armory 188

Y.A.J. vol.3 (1873/74). From The Great Roll of the Pipe for the Thirty First Year of the Reign of Henry I (Beauclerc) (1131) Magnus Rotulus Pipae de Anno Tricesimo Primo Regis Henrici Primi Eborwicscir (Yorks). "Milites et barones tenentes de rege in capite in Comitatu Ebor' secundam inquisicionem predictam. Scireburn (Sherburn)......Robertus de Burestal dimidium militis (Half a knight's fee)...... (among others}

Y.A.J.vol. 3 (1873/4) p. 180. In the year 1229 King Henry III spent his Christmas at York. When he was resting at Sherburn on his return to the south, a petition was presented to him by Anketin de Mallory, husband of the daughter and heiress of William de Mulethorpe(Mowthorpe) (a.k.a. William de Brideshalle, see E.Y.C.) a great Yorkshire baron who died indebted to the jew Aaron of York. The object of the petition was to obtain time for the payment of the debt. The King, dealing with the Jew's money as if it were his own, Granted Mallory three years respite upon the pretext that Aaron had not paid his share of the last valliage."

From the Great Roll of the Pipe for the tenth year of the reign of King Henry the Second (1163/64). Rotulus2 Membrana1 Everwicscr (Yorks.) ......et Thome Bersel .xii.s.vi.d. consuetud.tre.sue. COULD MEAN "AS IS HIS PRACTICE" or "FOR ILLICIT INTERCOURSE"

North Riding Record Society vol.2 p.197 Thirsk Quarter Sessions 7/4/1619 - "Thomas and Luke Birdsall of Thornton in Pickering-Lieth weavers accused as common players of enterludes etc. Playing at New Malton and divers other places......and John Lee of Pickering alehouse keeper for receiving into his dwelling house and furnishing with food there the aforesaid players." ENTERLUDES = SMALL PLAYS AND SKETCHES

Y.A.J. Record Series vol.50 p.58 William de Birdesale is witness to a grant by William Colvyle of Erneclyff knight to Walter Nuthak and Ysot his wife 23/4/1359 re land in Daletown in the parish of Hornby nr. Helmsley.

Y.A.J. Record Series vol.50 p.59 11 Richard II (1387) Rental of Daletown. - among the free tenants is mention of "Richard Schipird took of the Lord a fresh middilparroks formerly in the holding of Evot Birdsall and pays yearly 2s."(Daletown is in the parish of Hornby nr. Helmsley.)

Y.A.J. Record Series vol.50 p.27 Mention of a deed of division of property between Gabriell Fairfax of Steton (sometimes Steeton) (par. Bolton Percy)and Henry Fairfax of Bilbrough. - one of the witnesses is R. Birdsall. dated 20th June 10 Elizabeth (1568). NB a Robert Birdsall had previously had land dealings with Gabriell Fairfax in 1563/4.

Y.A.J. Record Series vol.65 p.26 Sunday after the circumcision, 41 Ed.III(Jan.8 1367/8). Grant in special tail by John Brown of Bridsale,chaplain, to Thomas son of Thomas de Bridsale and Alice his wife, of 4 bov. of land in Bridsale which the grantor had had of the grant and feoffment of the said Thomas: with remainder to Thomas's right heirs. Birdsall seal is red wax circular small; a stag couchant; legend not deciphered.

Y.A.J. Record Series vol.102 p.112/3 May 25th, 36 Henry VIII (1544). Grant of land by John Jhesope of Shepeley,yeoman, to Joan Jhesope, daughter of Edward Jhesope of Cumberworth. Witness is John Berdseill of Cumberworth (Shepley Township, Kirkburton Parish). (Almost certainly the name became BEARDSALL)

Y.A.J. Record Series vol.120 p.83. Adam de Briddesale is witness to an indenture of agreement.(land in Gristhorpe). Wednesday after Low Sunday 22 Edward. (April 28th, 1294)

Y.A.J. Record Series vol.76 p.91. William son of Hugh de Briddesale is witness to a grant of land in Kilnwick (nr. Pocklington). Date not known - prob. circa 1170.

From the Victoria History of Yorkshire Vol. III P.145 - John de Birdsall Abbot of Kirkstall 1304-11 elected1304 (York Archiepis. Reg. Corbridge fol.21). occurs 1311 (Add. Chart. 16782). NB the next Abbot (Walter) was elected 1313 (York Archiepis.Reg. Greenfield, slip between fol.77&78)

From the Victoria History of Yorkshire Vol. III P.146 - The seal of Abbot John de Birdsall (1304-13) is a small vessica (=vesica? - blister shape?) 1 1/4" by 3/4" with a design of a naked arm, the hand holding a crozier, between two suns and as many moons. (Cat. of seals B.M. 3367 Add. Chart. 16688)

From the Victoria History of Yorkshire Vol. III P.285 - Richard Bridesall merchant of York was buried here next to his mother (i.e. Blackfriars Preachers Church York) 1392.

Y.A.J. Record Series vol. xxiii 1303 Adam de Bridesale owns a messuage by the service of 2d worth 5s a year let to Geoffrey Stulle of Settrington

Y.A.J. Record Series vol. xxxi Yorkshire Inquisitions 29Edw.I on Sunday the Feast of Barnabas the Apostle (11th June 1301) Gilbert de Briddesale is a free tenant of John de Wyville in two tofts at Slingsby nr. Malton for which he pays 12d at Martinmas and Whitsuntide.

Y.A.J. Record Series vol. xxiii 1292 Richard de Briddishale holds a bovate of land for 8s near Holderness (Bridlington).

Y.A.J. Record Series vol. xxi 1301 (30 Edward I) Yorkshire Lay Subsidies (One Fifteenth) Walter de Briddesale of Wicum et Horlle (Howe) in Ryedale vijs.vd.

Y.A.J. Record Series vol. not noted 1297 (25 Edward I) Yorkshire Lay Subsidies) (one Ninth) Gilbert de Briddessale in Birdsall vjs. iid. Adam de Briddessale in Birdsall iijs.viijd. Robert de Briddessale in Lokingtona (nr. Beverly) ijs.vijd.

Y.A.J. Record Series vol. xli p.116 Yorkshire Star Chamber Proceedings 1532 Wyllyam Byrsdstall is arbitrator in land dispute (land nr. Boroughbridge)

Y.A.J. Record Series vol. xxxviii circa 1630 Thomas Birdshall of Oxton (nr. Tadcaster) was fined ú10 in the Compositions for not taking Knighthood. THIS WAS A SCHEME BY CHARLES I FOR MAKING MONEY WITHOUT GOING THROUGH PARLIAMENT. HE ASKED SIGNIFICANT LANDOWNERS TO BE KNIGHTS OF THE REALM (WITH ALL THE ASSOCIATED EXPENSE) AND FINED THEM VARIOUS AMOUNTS IF THEY REFUSED.

22/7/1268(52HenryIII)Case266File52No.111 No.mdcclxxix at York.Between Richard son of Nicholas of Briddeshale plaint.&Alice who was wife of Nicholas the Plumer imp. as to a messuage &1 1/2 bovates of land in Briddeshale.The right of Richard,as to the gift of Alice:to hold to him & his heirs,of her&her heirs paying yearly 3d.at Martinmas & Whit. for all service. Warranty Richard gives a sor sparrowhawk.

YAJ Rec. Series- Yorkshire Feet of Fines 1/12/1226(11HenryIII) Bundle 262 File20 No.142 no.cccxxii at York. On the morrow of St.Andrew between William Malebisse claimant and Richard of Bridesale tenant as to half a carucate of land in Killingwic. Quitclaim by William for himself and his heirs to Richard and his heirs. Richard gives 20 Shillings sterling.

YAJ Rec.Vol.62 Yorkshire Feet of Fines 1620 (18JamesI) MichaelmasThomas Birdsall (Civitas Ebor),Quer:Thos. Foster gent.& Eliz. his wifeDef: Messuage and lands in Oxton and Tadcaster in the Co. of the City of York and land in Tadcaster Co. York.

YAJRec.Vol.LVIII Yorkshire Feet of Fines 1621 (19JamesI) MichaelmasTerm Samuel Midgley&Christr.KirkeQuerThos.Birdsall&Kath.hiswifeDef:Messuage, 2 cottages and lands in Oxton.

YAJ Rec. Series- Yorkshire Feet of Fines NB Quer. = Plaintiff = Recipient Def. = Deforciant = Transferor 1610 (8JamesI) Michaelmas Term Ralph Marshall Quer: Robt. Birdsall & Jane his wife, Wm. Newlove and Ellis (Elizea) his wife,John Hardinge and Eliz. his wife and Wm. Seamer and Dorothy his wife Def:Messuage and lands in Egton & Glaysdalle.

YAJ Rec.Ser.(Yorks.FoF).Case266 File59 (8Ed.)1279/80 Betw. Wm. Prior of Kyrkham Pet.(by Robt. de Helmesle) & John de Bredeshale ten. of a toft & 2 bovates in Bredeshale (Birdsall).Plea;John's right. John & his heirs to hold of the Prior & his successors & his Church of the Holy Trinity of Kyrkham at a yearly rent of 10s.1/2 at Whit.&1/2 at Mart. The Prior & his successors to warrant. For a sore sparrowhawk. No. 82 at York.

YAJ Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) Case267File60(8EdwardI) 1280 No.131 York a mnth after Midsom. betw. Roger son of Idoine(de Kirkeby) & Alice his wife pet. Margery dau. of Richard de Bryddeshale ten. whom Wm. Haye has called to warrant re. a bovate in Kyllingwyk j Pokelington Grand Assise. Roger & Alice acknowledge Margery's right, remitted & quitclaimed for themselves & their heirs to Margery & her heirs for a mark of silver.

YAJ Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) Case267File60(8EdwardI) 1280 No.158 York a mnth after Midsom. betw. Roger son of Idoine(de Kirkeby) & Alice his wife pet. Margery dau. of Richard de Bryddeshale ten. whom Wm. Haye has called to warrant re. a bovate in Kyllingwyk j Pokelington Grand Assise. Roger & Alice acknowledge Margery's right, remitted & quitclaimed for themselves & their heirs to Margery & her heirs for a mark of silver.

YAJ Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) Case268File72(28EdwardI) Easter10/4/1300No.36 York betw. Tho. de Newesum & Roger his brother quer.& Walter de Briddeshale & Margery his wife imped. of a messuage in New Malton.Warranty of Charter.Rogers right as of the gift to Tho. & Roger of Walter & Margery. Tho. & Roger & Roger's heirs to hold of the chief lords etc. Walter & Marg. for themselves & Walter's heirs to warrant. For 6 marks of silver.

YAJ Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) Case268File73(28Ed.I)Morrow of Mart.1300 No.71 York. betw. Robert son of William de Playz quer. & Walter de Brideshale & Margery his wife deforc. of 3 bovates & 2s. worth of rent in Angleby.Covenant;Robert's right. Walter & Margery have rendered in court. Robert & his heirs to hold of the chief lords etc. Walter & Margery for themselves & Walter's heirs to warrant. For 100s. silver.

YAJ Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 1533 Easter Term 25HenryVIII Plaintiffs Wm. Richardson, Mamaduke Wodd Henry Morthing clerk, Robert Cleuying clerk and George Morthing. Deforciants John Lyndaill and Thomas Burdsall and Joanna his wife. Property 3 messuages, 4 cottages and a windmill with lands in West Lutton and East Lutton.

YAJ Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 1536 Easter Term 28HenryVIII Plaintiffs John Wood,Wm. Richardson, Marmaduke Wood, Robert Cleuying clerk and George Morthing. Deforciants John Lyndaill and Thomas Burdsall and Joanna his wife. Property 4 messuages, and a windmill with lands in East Lutton West Lutton and Setryngton.

YAJ Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 1563/4 Hilary Term 6Elizabeth Plaintiff- George Berdesell Deforcs.- John Eyre gent.& Eliz.his wife Property- a messuage with lands in Catlyff and Rotherham. NAME BECAME BEARDSALL.

YAJ Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 1568 MichaelmasTerm10/11ElizabethPlaintiff- Robert Byrdsall Deforciants- Gabriel Fairfax esq.& Eliz. his wife.Property- a messuage with lands in Oxton and Tadcaster.

YAJ Rec. Ser. (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 1600/1 Hilary Term 43Elizabeth Plaintiff- Thomas Burdsall Deforciant- William Fairfax esq. Property- 70 acres of pasture in Steton (Steeton) and Bolton Perecye.

YAJ Vol.10 p.485 (note) 16Rich.II(1392) There is a record of a suit by Richard de Eskelby (of Exelby & Dishforth tenant of the Abbot's manor at Dishforth) & Alianora his wife and John de Sharow versus Alexander Neville (Chevalier) and Margaret his wifeand others when the plaintiffs appoint as their attorney Thomas Bridsall(Attorney Roll Ebor.Mich. 16(No.60) of Rich.II).The plea roll with partics. of suit has not been discovered.

YAJ Vol.31 Old Surnames from the Psh. of Aldborough mentioned in Old Deeds, Charters etc. include THOMAS BYRDSAL 1417 He may be the same Thomas Bridsall attorney of the York area mentioned elsewhere.

From "A Database of Medieval Title Deeds for the City Of York-A Guide for Users" University of York Occasional Papers in History No.3 1996 ROBERT DE BIRDSALL 1161 & 1184 (751-2) JOHN BIRDSALL, PATONER 1407(2685) JOHN BIRDSALL YORK 1476 (2126) JOHN BIRDSALL YORK, MERCHANT (2736) (all Charters).

Ordained as Sub-Deacon of Nottingham - Hugo de Bardeshale 22/9/1268 by Archbishop Walter Gifford Lord Archbishop of York 1266-79.

Surtees Soc. Vol.cxxxviii. Register of Thomas of Corbridge, Archbishop of York.cccciv. 11 kal. Sept.(Aug.22nd. 1300)at Wilton. Folio91D The care and custody of Henry, vicar of Wharram Percy, Committed to Dominus William of Birdsall, priest. (NB Dominus is a title given to a member of the Benedictine Order, it does not necessarily mean "sir").

Surtees Soc. Vol. 186 (1969) York Memorandum Book Vol.III John Birdsall named as Juror at the Assizes of Fresh Force 1474 John Birdsall named as Juror at the Assizes of Fresh Force 1475 William Birdsall witness to a feoffment for a messuage in Skeldergate, York . 6RichardII 20/2/1382-3 William Birdsall witness to a Quitclaim 10/3/1382-3.

Surtees Soc. (1938) Archbishop Greenfield's Register Vol.5 "2460 2 ides Nov.(Nov.6 1314) at Burton (nr. Beverley), Maude formerly wife of William de Briddessale, collector of the Archbishop's farms in Beverley, forgiven, out of charity, 4li. arrears of the said farms."

Surtees Soc. (1937) Archbishop Greenfield's Register Vol.4 "1909 18kal.Feb (Jan.15,1310-11) at Cawode (Cawood). "John de Briddesale appointed Abbot of Kirkstall".???? IT IS CLEAR FROM OTHER SOURCES THAT JOHN WAS ABBOT FROM 1304.

Surtees Soc. (1937) Archbishop Greenfield's Register Vol.4 "2349 St. Swithin (July 2, 1311) "Receipt to William de Bridesale, serjeant of the Borough of Beverley for11li. (toll).

Surtees Soc. (1928) Archbishop of York Thomas of Corbridge Part II. "cmxxxvi 3 nones Maii (May 5, 1301) at Levington. Commission to William de Briddesale and William called Beaucol, the Archbishop's clerks to act in case of any neglect or negligence on the part of the commissioners".

Surtees Soc. (1925) Register of Thomas of Corbridge, Archbishop of York 1300-04. "cccclxxv dispensation on 6kal.April (Mar.27,1302) at Burton for Robert son of John de Briddesale, acolyte.

Surtees Soc. (1925) Register of Thomas of Corbridge, Archbishop of York 1300-04. "clxiv 5kal.Oct. (Sept.27,1301) at Dighton (Deighton). Licence to Master Thomas de Briddesale, Rector of Braicewelle (Bracewell), to study for a year and pardon for having sold his tythes before separation". NB BRACEWELL BELONGED TO KIRKSTALL ABBEY WHERE THE ABBOT(1304-11) WAS JOHN DE BRIDESALL.

Surtees Soc. Vol. cxxiii (1913) p.70 Register of Archbishop John le Romeyn
169. Aug.16 1286/7 at Beverley, Agnete de Bridesale involved in a marriage contract dispute.

Surtees Soc. Vol. cxxiii (1913) p.141 Register of Archbishop John le Romeyn. 387. July 12,1294 the custody of the sequestration in the church of Bracewell Granted to Master Thomas de Bridesale, acolyte, presented by the Abbot and Convent of Kirkestal (Kirkstall), so that he be ordained subdeacon at the Michaelmas ordination.

Surtees Soc. Vol. cxxiii (1913) p.146 Register of Archbishop John le Romeyn. 404. Dec. 18,1294. Institution of Thomas Bridesale, subdeacon, to the church of Braycewell (Bracewell) on the pres. of the Abbot and Convent of Kirkestall (Kirkstall).

FREEMEN OF YORK - Surtees Soc. Vol. 96 Thomas Birdsall yeoman 25HenryVI (1446) Johannes Birdsall chamberlain (award) 12EdwardI (1472)

Surtees Soc. Vol. cii (1899) Robertus Byrdsall, wever 24Eliz.I (1582) Wm. Burdsall,innholder,by order 26Geo.II(1753)

York Historian Vol. 12 John Birdsall -Merchant Adventurers Hall Mercers Guild -freedom of York 1463.

Surtees Soc. York Memorandum Book 1914 p.37-38 included in a grant by John Helmeslay to Sir George Helmeslay and his successors, chaplains at the altar of the Holy Trinity in the church of St. Sampson of York is a yearly rent of 14s. from a tenement in Girdlergate "now inhabited by John Byrdesall, patoner. York 12 Sept 8HenryIV (1407).

Surtees Soc. York Memorandum Book 1914 "Folio 3026. Release by John Byrdsall citizen & merchant of York, to John Stokesley, citizen & Mary his wife, & Hugh Lincoln of York, tailor, & Ellen his wife of 2 messuages & a garden in the Street of St. Saviour in York, formerly of Henry Scoresby, formerly of York, merchant. Witns;--York 7th Aug. 16Ed.IV (1476) seal. Ackn.in the mayoralty of Thomas Wrangwishe.26/8/1476.

East Riding of Yorks. Poll Tax Returns 1381 (4RichardII) Besewyk (Beswick nr. Kilnwick south of Driffield) - Thomas Byrdsall uxor eius iiijs.

YAJ. Rec.Ser.Vol.xliv Assize Roll No.1048 36 HenryIII(1252)the Liberty of St.Peter Pleas and assizes of novel disseisin before Roger de Thurkelby and Adam de Hilton justiciars.."the Prior of Kirkham puts in his place Robert de Brideshal or Laurence le Messager against Thomas de Boulton and Eleanor his wife in a plea of land. Gilbert de Brideshall puts in his place the said Robert or Laurence against the same in the same (plea)..etc.

From"Some Elizabethan Visitations of the Churches belonging to the Peculiar of the Dean of York" YAJ Rec.Ser. Vol.xliv 1590 Ellerburne.........."Item John Shaw for fornication with Elizabeth Birdsall of the parish of Thorneton" (Thornton le Dale).

From The Northern Genealogist Vol.6 Pt.1 "Heriots (=tributes) on the Wakefield Manor Rolls" 1408 - chief tenants include John de Bristall ofNormanton. 1420 - Holme. The Lord's corn water-mill let this year to Wm. Littlewode and John Berdishill for £4.13.4d.

From Surtees Soc. Vol.cxxix(1917) "The York Mercers and Merchant Adventurers......costs payd about the paigand (=pageant)" 1467 - John Byrdsall is a collector. 1472 - list of members of the mystery play includes" Johanne Birdsawll et uxore sua viijd.". (prob.Isabel,They were registered members of the Corpus Christi Guild 1468 - Surtees Vol.57)

From Surtees Soc. Vol.cxxix(1917) Collecting silver for the Paigand (=pageant) 1472. List of subscribers includes "Johanne Birdsall vjd.

From Surtees Soc. Vol.192 John Birdsall was a chamberlain of York in 1473

From Surtees Soc. Vol. 186(1969) Robert de Bridsall was witness to a feoffment for messuages in Overousegate, York 17/6/1360 34EdwardIII

From Surtees Soc. (1978/9) York City Chamberlain's Rolls 1445/6"Remuneraciones et Regarda...... et Johanni Birdesall porter pro custodia stathe hoc anno vjs.viijd. (6/8d.)

From Surtees Soc. Vol.88 (1890) page 312 Assize Roll Nthumblnd 7EdwardI (1281/2) "Pars comitatus et parte boreali ultra aquam de coket venit per xij cim.Juratores praesentant quod quidam Wilhelmus de Brideshall occidit(killed!) Robertum de Stokes in domo Arnulphi Coci in eadem villa de Karham (=Carham nr. Coldstream) et statim fugit (immediately fled!) et malecreditur......"

From Surtees Soc. Vol.88 (1890) page 374 Assize Roll Nthumblnd 7EdwardI (1281/2) "Fines et amerciamenta placitorum coronae de comitatu Northumbriae de itinere J. de Vall., Willelmi de Saham et sociorum suorum, justiciariorum itinerantium, in comitatu praedicto, apud Novum Castrum super Tynam (date)"....de villata de Karham (=Carham nr. Coldstream) quia non cepit Willelmum de Brodeshal.jm.(=1mark)"

From Surtees Soc. Vol.83 (1887) Cartularium Rievallanse Giulebert de Brideshalle & Ivo de Bridesale are witnesses to grants made by Ranulf Fitzwalter.(land at Folkton, 6 miles W. of Filey) circa 1150?

From Surtees Soc. Vol.89 (1891) Cartularium de Guisburne (Charters of Guisborough Priory) Johanne de Bridesale is witness to a charter by John son of Richard son of Walter de Sawcock (parish of Welbury) circa 1200-1300.

From Surtees Soc. Vol.xlix (1866) Survey of the County of York by John de Kirby 5EdwardI (1277) In the Wapentake of Buckrose E.R. In the parish of Briddessale (Birdsall) Adam de Briddessale has 6 bovates and Gilbertus de Briddessale has 2 carucates In the parish of Rillington Gilbertus de Briddesalle has 5 bovates. For land in Birdsall Adam de Briddeshall pays 6d and Johannes de Briddesalle pays 6d.

From Surtees Soc. Vol.cxxv From a list of Yorkshire Churches 1388 "De Capella super Pontem Use, Dominus Willelmus de Bridsall..." (and seven other priests with the title Dominus - the title of a Benedictine).

From Surtees Soc. Vol.cxvii (1909) From the Percy Chartulary "DCLXXVI Pateat...Walterus de Bridsale ...quietum clamavi nobili viro Henrico de Percy illum annum redditum quatuor marcarum in molendinis d'Alnewyk..." (Walter quitclaims his title to Alnwick Mill 22 April 1310. Alnwick had been purchased by Henry Lord Percy from Anthony Bek Bishop of Durham in 1309).

From Surtees Soc. Vol.cviii (1903) Preface page lxii "The manor of Huggate is not far from Pocklington on the Wolds in the East Riding. The Mauleys (de Malo Lacu) were Lords of it and it was in 1333 in possession of Isabel de Brideshale."

From YAJ Vol.10 Manor of Nafferton (nr. Driffield) 1572 Court Roll. "Verdictum Juratorum de ffeston (poss. Foston on the Wolds)... Augusten Burdall (ijd.) et Johannes Brigham sunt communes brasiatores serviciae et dant domines de fin' ut patet in capite".

From YAJ Vol.10. Manor of Nafferton (nr. Driffield) 1573 Court Roll "Pleas ....Isabell Burdall queritur versus Johannem Donytson in placito transgressionis super casum et quod vendidit p'd quer. div.buttirum et non deliberavit p'd quer ad diem limitatem ad damnum p'd quer vs. def. comp. et concordavit cum quer. ideo in m.".

From YAJ Vol.12. Yorkshire Deeds 1326 Grant of a messuage in Soutre Market Beverley. One witness is Robert de Briddale.

From the Registers of St. Mary Castlegate, York. Testamentary Burials. (YAJ Vol.15). 11/7/1391 John Fox of York ".......lego Aliciae uxori meae, ad opus suum proprium, totus debitum in quo Will. Bridsall (one of City Bailiffs 1382/3) pater suus, mihi debet in maritago cum praedicta alicia, uxore mea et lego iij bursas ad dividendas inter easdem Aliciam uxorem meam, et Johannam Matrem suam......

From the Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem for the County of York in the PRO (YAJ Record Series Vol.1). 16CAR (=1642) Birdfall (sic),Thomas (in the Court of Wards and Liveries) - Bundle 64, No. 74. PROBABLY THE SAME THOMAS BIRDSALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPOSITIONS FOR NOT TAKING KNIGHTHOOD .

From North Yorkshire Records(prob.vol.1) in NRYCC Record Office - Northallerton June in the 14th year of Henry V11 (1499). William Byrdsall was charged with the wasting of 2 oaks in the King's Domain in Pickering lieth, taken in Dalby and given to him by Roger Chomley.

Y.A.J. Record Series, Vol. ?. Richard Holme, canon of York, and frequent negotiator with the Scots, leaves 10 l. to William Bridsale in his will 1424. 1601 (43&44 Eliz.) Michaelmas Term John Birdsall - plaintiff: Thos. Foster gent. - deforciant: lands in Tadcaster to be held for a term of 30 years at an annual rent of 4d. Yorkshire Feet of Fines 1597 West Riding Session Rolls. Ottewell Burdsall de Tadcaster yeo. ingross. xxt. q@ter brasij (=cabbages) ad valenc.xlt. q@t hordei (=barley) ad valenc. LXli. xxt. q@ter siliginis (=winter wheat)ad valenc. xxxli. & xxt. q@ter piso@ (=peas) & fabar@ (= broad beans) ad valenc. xxxli. in toto CLli.

Y.A.J. Record Series vol not noted 15th Aug. 1217. Simone de Bredesal is witness to an undertaking by Robert of ?Carlisle? under-sheriff of Yorkshire on behalf of his nephew for the maintenance of a certain agreement.

Y.A.J. Record Series vol not noted circa 1197-1210 Simone de Bredesal is witness to a quitclaim by Nicholas de Lutton re land in Fridaythorpe.

Early Yorkshire Charters Vol.2 no.1081 circa 1180-1201 Simone de Bredesal is witness along with his father Gilbert to a land transfer deed.

Early Yorkshire Charters Vol.2 no.1081 circa 1180-1201 Gilbert de Bredesal is witness along with his son Simone to a land transfer deed.

Y.A.J. Record Series Vol.CXXVI The Survey of Settrington 1599-1600 Certain land and tenements 'freely held of Our Lady The Queen' by Matthew Dodsworth in Settrington were noted as having been originally held by Thomas Byrdsall and Jane his wife and granted away by him Oct. 27th Hen.VIII (1535)

Y.A.J. Record Series Vol.CXXIV July 1269 Dominus Gilbertus de Brideshal is witness to the gift to the Dean and Chapter of York of the Advowson of the Church of Weaverthorpe.

YAJ Rec. Ser. Vol. LII (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 4.Westminster Quindene of Hilary 35 Edw.III (1361) William son of William de Bridsale of Northdalton of York (quer = purchaser) 1 messuage in York

YAJ Rec. Ser. Vol. LII (Yorks. Feet of Fines) 32.Westminster Octave of Hilary 46 Edw.III (1373) William de Bridsale citizen of York 'draper' and Joan his wife(quer = purchaser) 1 messuage in York NB almost certainly the same William Bridsall in the 1377 Poll Tax Return for York.

YAJ Rec. Ser. Vol. L (Yorks. Deeds) R.Birdsall is a witness to a deed by Henry Fairfax June 20 10Eliz. (1568) at Moor Monkton. NB Moor Monkton also features as the dwelling place of John Byrdsall in 1543 see York Muster Rolls

THE HONOUR OF KNARESBOROUGH COURT ROLLS Curia etc. vicesimo sexto die aprilis Ao.R.r.CaroliXIIJo (1638) Jennetta Birdsall surr. three acres in Felliscliffe (Fencecliffe- Hampsthwaite) in her own occupation to the use of David Bilton and Peter Parker during her life.

THE HONOUR OF KNARESBOROUGH COURT ROLLS Curia etc. die mercurii ante festum nativitatis divi Johannis Baptistae anno r.R.Henrici Sexti XXXVIIJo (1467) Duo boves de bonis et catallis Thomae Stobb (Stubbs) barbiati et supp. etc. apprepiati per Thomam in le Wra et Joh. Inchebald Will. Colthropp et Thom. Byrdsall ad 14s et deliberantur in custod. dicti Th. Stub. quousque etc.

KNARESBOROUGH COURT WILLS Bundle1 nos. 20-21 1640-50 1649Apr.21 - Will of Jennet Hebden Among the debts owing to her is- 'by Widow Stubb 3 pounds' (Widow Stubb is the relict of Thomas Stubbs of Hampsthwaite and was previously Jennet Birdsall widow of William Birdsall of Hampsthwaite)

EXTRACTS FROM CUSTOMS ACCOUNTS OF HULL Y.A.J.Rec. Vol.LXIV 1391 sailed the first day of April the ship of John Pirson called the ......?carrying cloth and calfskins. Includes 'Richard Bridsall 4 cloths

YORKS.QUO WARRANTO ROLLS 1279-1Y.A.J.Rec. Vol.CLI Re the summoning of Thomas de Alta Ripa. Gilbert de Briddesale is his attorney.

EXTRACTS FROM CUSTOMS ACCOUNTS OF HULL Y.A.J.Rec. Vol.CXLIV 19th Aug. 1468 the ship of Henry Baille called the George of Hull. Includes for John Byrdsall 1 dol' (=dolium) ferri, 1 poke madere(=madeira), 6bar'(=barrels) saponis (=soap) 14pounds paid. THIS VOLUME CONTAINS MANY MORE ENTRIES REFERRING TO THE TRANSACTIONS OF THIS WINE AND CLOTH MERCHANT OF YORK.

YAJ Rec.Vol.67(Yorks.FoF).Case263 File31 29/7/1240 24Hen.III.Between Simon, Prior of Fereby(claim)& Wm.of Vescy who Gerald of Furnival has called to warrant(warr.) (land in Anlakeby and a mill in Fereby). Quitclaim by the Prior to Wm.&his heirs. Wm. grants the Prior 11acres of land in Holm in Espauding Mor and 5acres of meadow lying near 2 acres of meadow belonging to Richard of Briddeshall on the east side. No. 29 at York.

YAJ Rec.Vol.92 Chartulary of Healaugh Park.(undated). Grant by Robert de Birdsall to Robert Brun of Coney Street of a toft beside the monastery of St. Saviour York, in fee and inheritance for 1 pound of cumin seed at Christmas.Robert de Birdsall's son Gaufridus (Geoffrey) is a witness along with Ketellus the priest and Reginald de Cheffram.

YAJ Rec.Vol.82 Yorks. Feet of Fines 52 Hen.III (1268).Gilbert de Briddeshale claims his right in part to 480 acres of heath and pasture quitclaimed by Peter de Mauley. No.MDCCXLIV Case266 File52 No.107

YAJ Rec.Vol.82 Yorks. Feet of Fines 52 Hen.III (1268).Between Richard son of Nicholas de Briddeshale plaintiff and Alice who was wife of Nicholas the Paumer as to a messuage and 1 1/2 bov. of land in Briddeshale the right of Richard as of the gift of Alice... paying yearly 3d. at Martinmas and Whitsuntide for all service. Warranty Richard gives a sor sparrowhawk. No.MDCCLXXX Case266 File52 No. 111

YAJ Rec.Vol.81 Monastic Notes ex P.R.O. Kirkstall Abbey(Cist.)Inquisition taken at Farnelay Sunday before the Invention of the Holy Cross 6Edw.II(1313). William de Bridesale given licence to assign a croft,13 acres of land and 2 acres of wood in Bramlay to the Abbott andConvent of Kirkstall.The property is held of the Abbott and Convent by the service of 16d yearly for all service.No land or tenem. remains to Wm.(INQ AD QUD FILE93 NO.11)

YAJ Rec.Vol.17p220 Monastic Notes ex PRO Watton Priory A.D.1423. Thomas Brydsall versus John the Prior Of Watton and Henry his Co-Monk Chaplain of the parish church of Brydsall for breaking the plaintiffs house at Brydsall (Birdsall) and arresting his goods and chattels without reasonable cause. De Banco Trin. 1Hen.VI m517d

YAJ Rec.Vol.17p212 Monastic Notes ex PRO A.D.1290.The Prior of Wartre v. Gilbert de Brydeshale to acquit him of the service which John son of William de Craystoke requires for the free tenement which the Prior holds of Gilbert in Brunnom. De Banco Mich. 18&19Edw.I m89d

YAJ Rec.Vol.17p212 Monastic Notes ex PRO A.D.1290.The Prior of Wartre v. Galiana widow of Gilbert de Brydeshale to acquit him of the service which John son of William de Craystoke requires for the free tenement which the Prior holds of Galiana in Brunnom. De Banco Hil. 19Edw.I m47d

YAJ Rec.Vol.17p110 John de Brydesal of Kirkestal is bailiff to the Abbott of Kyrkestal in a complaint. A.D.1291. He subsequently became Abbott himself in A.D.1304.

YAJ Rec.Vol.23 Yorkshire Inquisitions 1283-1295 John de Bridesale holds land in Briddesale (Birdsall) of Nicholas de Okelsthorpe 26th July 1286

YAJ Rec.Vol.23 Yorkshire Inquisitions 1283-1295 Richard de Briddeshale is inquisitor 29th April 1292

YAJ Rec.Vol.37 Yorkshire Inquisitions Inquisition taken before the Sheriff on Tuesday the Feast of the Conversion of St.Paul,(25Jan.1305-6) by...It is not to the damage etc.if the King grant leave to Master Thomas de Brydesale to remise 17s.10d.rent in Besaker(Bessacarr) which he was wont to receive from the Abbot of Kirkestall (his brother?) for certain lands and tenements which the Abbot holds of said Thomas in the same vill.

YAJ Rec.Vol.17 p.108 Monastic Notes A.D.1269 Anketin Malure v. Simon, Abbat of Kyrkestal, Ranulf de Berdesey and others for cutting down trees in his wood at Clifford to the value of 100s. Curia Regis No.193 Mich.53&54HenIII m.8

York Muster Roll 13th October 1543 List of all able persons in the City and Ainsty of York to fight in the war with Scotland, and list of the 102 men sent includes:-Symon Byrdsall of Nun Appleton. Rychard Byrdsall of Sessay Town and John Byrdsall of Moor Monkton. Both Symon and John were described as having neither horse nor garments for the war; Rychard had both. IT SEEMS ONLY SYMON BIRDSALL WAS ACTUALLY SENT.

1377 POLL TAX RETURNS FOR YORK include:- Parish of St. Sampson William de Bridsall p. ux. 5s. 2s.4d. (he was obviously very rich - this is one of the highest amounts of tax paid.)

Muster Roll for the City and Ainsty of York1584.Assessment upon the inhabitants towards the cost of setting forward of two light horsemen to serve in Ireland. 24 August 21Eliz. includes the names of:- Robert Birdsall of York City and Thomas Birdsall of Oxton and Owston

Y.A.J.vol.4/401,vol.5/314-5.At Domesday Ulchil (Ulfketyl) kept BRITESHALA.William I gave his half bro.Robert Count of Mortain 180 manors.From him Nigel Fossard & his son had 91 manors which by c.1100 incl. BIRDSALL.Nigel built castle MONTFERRANT destr by LeGrosse-Earl of Albermarle c.1150 Chron.of Meaux Abbey vol.1/103.Mauley(de Malo Lacu) family inherit Fossard holdings on their extinction & subinfeud BIRDSALL to deBrideshalle,whence to Mallory family c.1229.

Extract from the will of William Stowe (senior) of Ripon, 14 August 1430. To John Birdsall of York, his brother and sister - items at Ripon and at Warkworth.

Thoresby Soc. vol. 27 p.33 From the will of Mary Hardcastle of Womersley (7miles s.w. of Pontefract) - "to Margaret Burdsall a hatte, a cappe, a fine kerchew and 6s.8d. To Jennet Burdsall a kerchew, a smocke and 12d. (proved 6/11/1554).

Y.A.J. Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 10/12/1579 Birdesall, William City of London, City

Y.A.J. Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 5/10/1597 Burdale als. Burton, Michael Wakefield, Pontefract

Y.A.J. Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 15/8/1603 Birdsall, Roger Ellerburne Ridall (Ryedale)

Y.A.J. Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 16/7/1607 Buerdsall, William Kirkburton, Pontefract

Y.A.J. Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 4/10/1610 Birdsall, William Egton, Cleveland

Y.A.J. Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 5/11/1614 Birdsall, Christopher Ellerburne, Holderness

Y.A.J. Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 6/6/1615 Burdsall, Christopher Ellerburn, Ridall (Ryedale)

Y.A.J. Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 4/1/1614 Bearsall, William Harlington (nr. Doncaster) Pontefract

Y.A.J. Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 27/3/1617 Burdsall, Ralph par. Kirkburton, Pontefract

Y.A.J. Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 4/5/1620 Birdsall, Christopher Ellerburn, Bulmer

Y.A.J. Record Series Administration taken from the Act books 5/5/1620 Birdsall, Elizabeth dau. of Christopher Birdsall of Ellerburn decd. Ridall (Ryedale)

From the Index to Administration Act Books. 14/12/1632 Birdsall, Benjamin Oxton fol.176 Ainsty

From the Index to Administration Act Books. 21/12/1631 Birdsall, John Leeds fol.165 Ainsty

From the Index to Administration Act Books. 6/10/1629 Burdsall, John Cottingham, Harthil

From the Index to Administration Act Books. 8/2/1631 Burdsall, Robert Cottingham fol.17 Harthill

From the Index to Administration Act Books. 12/4/1638 Burdsall, Thomas Whitby fol.316 Cleveland

From the Index to Peculiar of Snaith Wills 1582 Birdsall, Christopher Hensall (3 miles w. of Snaith)

.From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 14/1/1392 Brideshall, Richard, York, Merchant Date of Will19/12/1392 Vol.1 fol.50

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 19/4/1396 Bridsall, Joan, relict of Wm. of Gysburn Vol.1 fol.95

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 15/6/1501 Birdsall, John, Weverthorp Date of Will 11/4/1501 Vol.6 fol.4

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 9/2/1513 Birdesall, Robert, Tadcaster Date of Will 5/6/1513 Vol.8 fol.118

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 4/12/1540 Birdsaull, John, Rednes psh of Whitgifte Date of Will 19/10/1540 Vol.11 fol.482

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 30/4/1544 Birdsall, John, Tadcaster Date of Will 29/9/1538 Vol.11 fol.736

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 8/4/1573 Birdsall William, Stutton (Aynstie) husbandman. Date of Will 26/12/1572 Vol.19 fol.589

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 2/10/1545 Birdsall, William, Ecclesfelde Date of Will 7/4/1545 Vol.13 fol.57

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 5/3/1582 Burdsall, Peter, York, weaver Date of Will 25/6/1582 Vol.22 fol.253

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 17/3/1550 Birdsaule, Miles, Buttercrame, labourer Date of Will 10/12/1550 Vol.13 fol.698

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 1/12/1557 Byrdsall, Isabell, Tadkaster, widow Date of Will 24/8/1557 Vol.15 pt.2 fol.86

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 22/12/1556 Birdsall, Edmunde, Swyton par Waithe (Swinton par. of Wath-on-Dearne) Date of Will 28/9/1556 Vol.15 pt.1 fol.76

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 26/4/1558 Byrdsall, John, Monkefryston Date of Will 1/3/1557 Vol.15 pt.2 fol.236 The above is also a beneficiary under the Will of John Shippen of Monk Fryston & the appointed Guardian of his children in their nonage. prob. granted 5/3/1551/2

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 22/9/1571 Birdsall, John, Apleton (possibly Appleton Roebuck in Ainsty) Date of Will 28/8/1571 Vol.19 fol.405

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 12/6/1609 Buersdale, John, Longley Carr par. Kirkberton, clothier Date of Will 3/3/1608 Vol.31 fol.60

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 8/11/1591 Birdsaule, Robert, Egton par. Lythe Date of Will 11/6/1588 Vol.24 fol.731

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 20/8/1592 Birdsall,Robert, Oxton yeo. (buried at Tadcaster) Date of Will 9/3/1590 Vol.25 fol.982

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 31/7/1603 Birdsall, William, Grafton par. Marton (buried at Ilkley) Date of Will 3/9/1602 Vol.29 fol.115

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 12/5/1614 Burdsall, Francis, Appleton (possibly Appleton Roebuck), gresman, (buried in Poolton Percy - Bolton Percy Date of Will 31/5/1613 Vol.33 fol.42

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 13/3/1608 Birdshall, Christopher, Collingham Date of Will 2/8/1608 Vol.30 fol.822

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 13/2/1616 Birdsall, Richard, Arden par. Hawnbie (Hawnby, N. Yorks. Moors) Date of Will 10/1/1616 Vol.34 fol.374

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 15/6/1605 Burdsall, Robert, York, lynnen weaver Date of Will 20/3/1603 Vol.29 fol.614

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 5/4/1617 Birdsall, John, Tadcaster, husbandman Date of Will 20/12/1614 Vol.34 fol.410

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 7/2/1606 Byrdsall, Ottevell, Tadcaster Date of Will 25/9/1606 Vol.30 fol.236

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 13/6/1618 Birdsall, Cicillie, Tadcaster, spinster Date of Will 18/12/1617 Vol.35 fol.7

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 8/5/1632 Birdsall, Christopher, husbandman of Barkeston bur. Shereburne (= Sherburn) Date of Will 18/1/1631 Vol.41 fol.704

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate bundle for April 1640/41 Birdsall, Robert, yeoman of Tadcaster Date of Will 18/12/1639

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate bundle for May 1640/41 Birdsall, Thomas, yeoman of Scarthingwell (nr. Saxton-in-Elmet) Date of Will 20/6/1635

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 12/1/1631 Birdsall, Henry, yeoman of Doncaster Date of Will 27/6/1625 Vol.41 fol.579

From the Index to Wills in the Court of the Dean of York. Date of Probate 26/5/1631 Burdsall, Robert, Farmanbye in the par. of Ellerburne (Admon) Vol.1 fol.100

Surtees Soc. Vol.64 p.97 Thoma Byrdsall is witness to the nun-cupative (=verbal) will of Richard Esche of Bondgate York. Date????? IS RICHARD ESCHE ANY CONNECTION WITH RICHARD DE ESKELBY WHOSE ATTORNEY IS ROBERT BRIDSALL? SEE ELSEWHERE

Surtees Soc. Vol.cx (1904) p.137 Knaresborough Court Rolls Wills & Admons Membrane 18. 10 & 11CharlesI (1634/5) Date of Will 3/6/1634 William Birdsall of Fencecliffe, yeo. to be buried at Hampsthwaite.

From Thoresby Soc. Vol.1 Johanne Birdsall of Tadcaster witnessed the will of Robert Sandall of Tadcaster (proved 16/1/1514-15). POSSIBLY THE SAME JOHN BIRDSALL OF TADCASTER WHOSE OWN WILL WAS DATED 29/9/1538.

From Index to Richmondshire Wills 1565 - Joanne Borsedaile of Coneyshethorpe (Coneysthorpe) ref.B9 Admon.

From Index to Richmondshire Wills 1582 - Marie Birdsaule of Staveley (nr. Boroughbridge) ref.F115. Admon

From Surtees Soc. Vol.64 (1874) Acts of the Chapter of Ripon (Collegiate Church of Ripon) Thomas Byrdsall is one of the witnesses to the nuncupative (verbal) will of Richard Esche de Bondgate juxta ripo. 13th April 1461.

From Surtees Soc. Vol.lxxix (1884) Testamenta Eboracensia 30th June 1521 The will of Thomas Greenwood vicar of Langtoft (12 miles W. of Bridlington). (corpus of a prebend in York Minster). ".....also I gyffe to John Birdsall my servant, two oxgange of corn the which I had of William Dobill; and I will that the said John pay the farm vjs. viiid.

From Surtees Soc. Vol.cvi (1902) The will of Nicholas Fawkes of Farnley within the Parish of Otley (the son of John Fawkes, Steward of the Forest of Knaresborough) was proved 18th March 1544-5. A John Birdsall is a witness

From Surtees Soc. Vol.civ (1900) Administrations from the Knaresborough Court Rolls - Administration of William Bardeyn's effects, 15th May xxxHenryVIII (1539). Among the debts owed to the Testator are "..in t'handes of Birdsall of Grafton' (psh of Marton cum Grafton) a quarter a half of rye price.?.."

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 9/7/1476 Burdall, Richard, Beverley, Mercer Date of Will 15/6/1476 Vol.4 fol.93

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 11/3/1530 Burdall, William, buried at Weverthorp Jan. 6, 1530

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 2/9/1612 Burdall, William, Killome (poss. Kilham W. of Bridlington) PROB. ACT Vol.1 fol.35

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate 4/4/1635 Burdall, Isabell, Killom (poss. Kilham W. of Bridlington) ADM. Vol.1 fol.114

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate Dec.1st. 1563 Berdsell, Margere, Waleswood (bur. Hartell) (=Harthill?) Will dated Oct. 28th 1563 Vol. 17 Fol.305

From the Index to Wills in the York Registry. Date of Probate Aug.21st. 1561 Burdsell, Elizabeth, Downswall par. Cottingham Will dated Apl. 1st. 1561 Vol. 17 Fol.56
NB Admons Dec.6th. 1561 Joan Burdsall, Cottingham, infant, Harthill & Jan. 16th 1561 Joan Burdsall, Dunsall, infant, Harthill

John de Birdsall was vicar of Sancton nr. Beverley in October 1349

Dominus William de Bridsall was vicar of Stainton in Cleveland in October 1362. He was at Saint Winifred’s, Ousebridge York in 1366 and at "capella super pontem Use" in 1388.

Peter de Birdsall was vicar of Healaugh nr. Tadcaster in January 1399.

Giulbert de Brideshalle and Ivo de Brideshale were witnesses to grants made by Ranulf Fitzwalter recorded in the Cartularium Rievallense circa 1150.

John Birdsell was vicar of East Acklam in November 1406.

William Birdsall was vicar of Appleton le Street near Malton 1414 - 1434. He is possibly the William Birdsell who was left £10 in the will of Richard Holme, canon of York 1424

Canon Stephen de Birdsall was vicar of Warter nr. Beverley in May 1427.

John Birdsell the servant of Thomas Greenwood, vicar of Langtoft nr. Bridlington was a beneficiary in that worthy’s will 1521.

Thomas Birdsall was presented to the living of Cawood nr. Selby by Richard Cromwell, Lord Protector on 27th October, 1659. He was ejected by the Act of Uniformity in 1662 as a presbyterian preacher. Afterwards he lived at Poppleton as chaplain to Dorothy Hutton (licensed 13th April, 1672).

Robert Birdsall son of Thomas and grandson of Thomas of Church Fenton was vicar of Bilton 1694 - 1730. He was also curate of Kirk Hammerton 1708-1730. His grandson Cottam Birdsall produced a family of Roman Catholic priests.

From "The Great, Parliamentary or Bannerets' Roll, a 17th.C. manuscript book by Wm. Burton who copied fourteen mediaeval rolls. It lists active knights and includes in the Lincolnshire list Gilbert Birdsall, Vt. 2 barres gemels (b.g.) in chief,3 molets gules (3*g). Comments include "Gilbert Brideshall; Commissioner of Array, Lincs. 1300. Served v. Scots.