Reynell Michell (1732-1802)

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Reynell Michell

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birth26.12.1732 - Dittisham, Devon CSORN
Baptism16.1.1732/33 - Dittisham, Devon CSORN
First Known Service24.6.1753CSORN
FatherJohn Michell (c.1700-1769)ref:1262
MotherMargaret Narracott (1699-1741)ref:1262
WifeJane Taylor (1739-1827) - Married 14.8.1765 - South brent, Devon ref:1262
Son
John Taylor MichellBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1793-1802
ref:1262
SonRenold (1767-?)ref:1262
SonWilliam Forord (1766-1826)ref:1262
DaughterJane (1774-?)ref:1262
SonWalter Taylor (1777-1860)ref:1262
BrotherJohn (1730-?)ref:1262
SisterMary (1735-?)ref:1262
Last Known Service1800CSORN
Date of Death2.1802 - Totnes, Devon CSORN
Burial6.2.1802 - Totnes, Devon CSORN
Will Probated17.4.1802

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
24.6.17533.9.1754
Jamaica (10) 1744-1770
British 10 Gun
Unrated Sloop
, Able Seaman ADM 107/5/135		ADM 107/5
4.9.17543.1.1755
Jamaica (10) 1744-1770
British 10 Gun
Unrated Sloop
, Midshipman ADM 107/5/135		ADM 107/5
4.1.17559.12.1757
Jamaica (10) 1744-1770
British 10 Gun
Unrated Sloop
, Master's Mate ADM 107/5/135		ADM 107/5
8.175710.1757Louisbourg Expedition 
24.12.175724.1.1758
Sapphire (32) 1758-1784
British 32 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
, Supernumerary ADM 107/5/135		ADM 107/5
25.1.175819.3.1758
Vestal (32) 1757-1775
British 32 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
, Able Seaman ADM 107/5/135		ADM 107/5
20.3.175818.7.1759
Vestal (32) 1757-1775
British 32 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
, Midshipman ADM 107/5/135		ADM 107/5
21.2.1759 Vestal vs Bellone 
3.7.1759 Bombardment of Le Havre 
18.7.1759 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/5/135RNLPC
19.7.1759 LieutenantCSORN
19.7.175923.10.1759
Monarch (74) 1747-1760
British 74 Gun
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
, Fourth Lieutenant ADM 6/19/80		ADM 6/19
12.2.176015.4.1762
Vestal (32) 1757-1775
British 32 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
, Second Lieutenant ADM 6/19/135		ADM 6/19
15.4.17621.5.1763
Vestal (32) 1757-1775
British 32 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
, First Lieutenant ADM 6/19/491		ADM 6/19
15.1.177111.5.1771
Royal William (84) 1757-1813
British 84 Gun
2nd Rate Ship of the Line
, Second Lieutenant ADM 6/20/337		ADM 6/20
1779 Appointed Regulating Officer at Dartmouth ADM 354/198/27ADM354
1784 Appointed Lord Mayor of Totnesref:950
1792 Appointed Lord Mayor of Totnesref:950
1800 Appointed Lord Mayor of Totnesref:950
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