Person:Hugh Norvell (10)

[Anc Wm Harrison Norvell from jenorv66.ged]

Grace Norvell has published an extensive article on the Norvells in the Ma gazine of Virgina Genealogy. She believes that Capt Hugh Norell of Willia msburg is in the line of Mr Thomas Nowell of Skiff's Creek in Warwick Coun ty as his immigrant ancestor. The difference in spelling (Norvell vs Nowe ll) is believed to be due to the practically indistinguishable script writ ing of the name. He was an early land holder and Surveyor in Williamsbur g, Va.

Hugh Norvell called "Captain Hugh Norvell" because of his service in t he Colonial War9, served as a vestryman at Bruton Church in 1694, 1697, 1704, and 1710-1715. Pew N o. 7 in Bruton Church, Williamsburg has a plaque honoring Hugh Norvell, Vestryman, 1710-1715, George Norvell, vestryman, and William Norvell, vestryman, 1775. Further, th ere is a marker which names Hugh Norvell as one of the members of the vest ry who erected the church building from 1710-1715. Interestingly, James B esouth, whom some say is the father of Hugh's wife, is also honored as a m ember of the vestry that erected the first church in 1674-1683. Hugh Nor vell was on the Vestry of Bruton Parish Church from 1694 to 1710. While serving in that capacity, one of the special committees, on which he served was designated by the Vestry to welcome the Rev. D r. James Blair, President of the College of William and Mary. On Decemb er 5, 1710, the Vestry had voted to ask him to become their Rector. Hugh N orvell was chairman of this committee. The Rev. Dr. Blair accepted the Ves try's invitation. Hugh Norvell was also a member of the committee appoint ed by the Vestry to oversee the building of the new church.

His plantation lay across the York County boundary near Williamsburg and w as cited in a patent from the Virginia Land Office, June 16, 1714 as adjoi ning the lands of Nicholas Valentine. In 1694, he appeared as the guardi an (procaine)ami) of his daughter Elizabeth in a law suit against Mr. Robe rt Harrison and Mrs. Elizabeth Archer over the payment due Elizabe th of a Negro girl. He owned 328 acres of land in nearby James City Coun ty and is listed on the quit rent roll of 1704. In 1710, he is mention ed as a juror in some trial involving 8 Tuscarora Indians and served in t he House of Burgesses about 1719.[Anc Jame Norvell.FTW]

Grace Norvell of 105 Coterie Place, Boerne, Texas 78006 has published an e xtensive article on the Norvells in the Magazine of Virgina Genealogy. S he believes that Capt Hugh Norell of Williamsburg is in the line of Mr Tho mas Nowell of Skiff's Creek in Warwick County as his immigrant ancesto r. The difference in spelling (Norvell vs Nowell) is believed to be d ue to the practically indistinguishable script writing of the name.[RON_NO RV.FTW]

Was an early land holder and Surveyor in Williamsburg, Va.