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Does the name Shelvey have anything to do with the name Shelving?
Below is an excerpt from the book written in 1800 by Edward Hasted. It mentions Shelving as the manor of Woodnesborough. It also makes reference to John de Shelving (born about 1300, Kent) and Benedicta de Shelving (maiden name Dene, born in Gatton, Kent). They Married about 1325. This additional info has been sourced from - http://www.gendex.com/users/brunses/albertancestors/D0004/G0000090.html
Further below is a map of the Woodnesborough dated 1877
Is it just a coincidence that there seem to be no mentions of Shelveys in Kent before about 1600, but plenty thereafter? Is it possible that the name got changed from Shelving to Shelvy, and then eventually to Shelvey? I don't have any information to back this up, other than the fact that Woodnesborough is 1 mile from Sandwich, and also close to Deal & Northbourne which is where most Shelveys of the 1700's & 1800's were from.
Any comments welcome.
Below is a map of 1877 Clearly showing Shelving Court right next to Woodnesborough Church
Click on the map for a more detailed view.