Ryves, Charles, Dr.
Summary
Father: John RyvesMother: Elizabeth Mervyn
Birth: c1564
Birth Source: Age at matriculation
Death:
Death Source: Will Probate
Narrative
The Alumni oxonienses states the following concerning him:Ryves, Charles, of Dorset, arm. NEW COLL., matric. 2 July, 1585, aged 21; scholar 1584, B.A. 14 June, 1588, M.A. 5 June, 1592, B.D. 6 July, 1599, D.D. 15 Feb., 1601-2 (s. John, of Damory Court, Dorset), rector of Stanton St. John, Oxon, 1606; died 1622; brother of George 1579. See Foster's Index Eccl.
His death was incorrectly recorded in the above record as his will was probated on 26 Jan 1610/1. He probably died in Jan 1611. He mentions in his will:
- Sr Jh Ryves
- my brother Doctor (this would be Dr George Ryves)
- my sister Bellot
- my brother William
From Reliques of the Rives:
Dr. Charles Ryves, born about 1564, entered Winchester College, to which his brothers, George and Thomas were sent, and, like them also, was graduated from New College, Oxford. He was elected to Winchester at the age of 12 as "of Blandford" and was admitted two years later in 1578 (Kirby). He is described as "of Dorset, armiger" by Foster who notes further his matriculation at New College, Oxford, "2 July 1585, aged 21 ; scholar, 1584; B. A., 14 June 1588; M. A., 5 June 1592; B. D., 6 July 1599; D. D., 15 Feb. 1601/2 (son of John of Damory Court, Dorset); rector of Staunton St. John, Oxford, 1606; died 1622." Kirby records also that he was Vicar of Hornchurch and Chaplain to King James I. Further testimonies include the mention of him in the will of his father (1587) by whom he was left £100. Hutchins records his death without issue in 1622.
Sources
Childs, James Rives. Reliques of the Rives, p91611 Will & Probate - Charles Ryves - Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Piece 117 (Wood), folio 38 reverse
Archive.org - Foster, Joseph. (1891). Alumni Oxoniensis: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1500-1714, Vol. 3, p1295