II 



II. 



THE OWNERS OF DENBY OLD HALL. 



By the Rev. R. J. Burton, M.A. 



j|0 obviate the necessity of continual reference to 

 authorities, it may be well to state, at the outset, 

 the chief sources of information. For the de Rossel 

 and Lowe families, Lysons and Glover have been 

 used, and as the information is already in print, a mere outline 

 is here given for the purpose of shewing the continuous 

 ownership. For the Wilmot family, Glover is used to a limited 

 extent ; for the rest of the facts relating to that family, and 

 for the information about the Robey family and others, the 

 Society is indebted to the kindness of Miss Gregory, who holds 

 the chief interest in the estate, and has submitted a valuable 

 collection of interesting documents. A few details have been 

 added from "A Pedigree of the Roby Family," compiled by 

 Mr. H. J. Roby. I am also indebted to Mr. J. T. Perry, 

 of Nottingham, for kindness in this matter. 



The Estate. 



First, as to the particular property the ownership of which 

 is to be considered. 



The manor of Denby was early divided, and the smaller 

 portion was held for a considerable time by the Greys of 

 Codnor. This latter estate eventually acquired the name of Park 

 Hall, and is clearly distinguished as separate from the manor 

 of Denby held by the de Rossels. 



