| Note* |
"He was described as tall and well built, with finely shaped limbs, a handsome face, and brown hair, a model of chivalry in his youger days, and of unswerving loyalty in his maturity and old age."3 |
| Name Variation |
Sir William Marshal was also styled William le Marischal.2 |
| Birth* |
He was born in 1146.4,2,5 |
| Occupation* |
He was Marshal of England.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He was given by his father as hostage to King Stephen, but was spared by the king, despite his father's rebellion in 1152.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He squired for William de Tancarville, hereditary Master Chamberlain of Normandy between 1159 and 1167.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
William was wounded and captured in an ambush while serving for his uncle Patrick (who was killed at that time). On 27 March 1168 at Poitou.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was ransomed by Queen Eleanor, and was chosen by King Henry II to be a member of the Young Henry's household.6 |
| Knighted* |
He was knighted by William de Tancarville in 1173 at Drincourt.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He supported Young King Henry in his rebellion against his father.6 |
| (Witness) Knighted |
He knighted Henry of England; by William Marshal.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
On his deathbed, Young King Henry charged William Marshal to carry his cross to the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, which he subsequently did on 11 June 1183.6 |
| Event-Misc |
On his return to England, he was made a member of the Household of Henry II in 1187.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He served King Henry in France against his rebelling sons, once stopping Richard's pursuit by killing his horse (rather than Richard, which he could have). He was with Henry II to the last and escorted his body to Fontevrault for burial. From 1188 to 1189.6 |
| Marriage* |
He married Isabel de Clare, daughter of Richard de Clare "Strongbow" and Aoife MacDairmait, in August 1189 at London, Middlesex, England.4,5,7 |
| (Witness) Crowned |
He witnessed the crowning of Richard I the Lionhearted on 3 September 1189 at Westminster, Middlesex, England, He carried the gold sceptre with the cross; King of England.8,9,10,11 |
| Event-Misc |
King Richard gave him Isabel de Clare in marriage and a number of posts for his service in 1189.6 |
| Event-Misc |
When the Archbishop of Rouen succeeded Longchamp as Justiciar, William became his chief assistant in October 1191.6 |
| Event-Misc |
When Prince John revolted against King Richard, William besieged and took Windsor Castle. In 1193.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was in Normandy for the King between 1194 and 1199.12 |
| Event-Misc |
Upon Richard's death, William supported King John, and obtained support of the nobles at a meeting in Northampton in 1199.12 |
| (Witness) Crowned |
He witnessed the crowning of John Lackland on 27 May 1199 at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, Middlesex, England; King of England.13,7,8,10,14,15 |
| Title |
He held the title of Earl of Pembroke on 27 May 1199.16,12 |
| Event-Misc |
He was confirmed Marshal of England on 20 April 1200.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He invaded Wales and captured Kilgerran in 1204.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He joined the Archbishop of Canterbury in forcing King John to abandon a projected expedition to Poitou in June 1205.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He spent most of his time in Ireland between 1207 and 1211.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He was recalled by King John in April 1213.12 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
He was a witness when John agreed to reconcile with the Pope, becoming the Pope's vassal. The interdict and excommunication were lifted. On 15 May 1213.10,12 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was commander in England while John was absent in Poitou in 1214.12 |
| (King) Magna Carta |
He was present 12 Jun 1215, in Runnymede, Surrey on the side of the King when the barons forced King John to sign the Magna Carta.17,18,19,20,21,22  |
| Title* |
He held the title of Regent of the Kingdom between 1216 and 1219.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He was chosen unanimously to be regent for Henry III on 11 November 1216 at Bristol.12 |
| Event-Misc* |
William Marshal concluded the Treaty of Lambeth with Prince Louis on 11 September 1217.12 |
| Death* |
He died on 14 May 1219 at Caversham, England.4,2,5 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Temple Church, London, Middlesex, England.4,2,5 |
| HTML* |
Br Weblinks:; National Politics Web Guide. |
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- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 66-27.
- [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 145-1.
- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 147.
- [S234] David Faris, Plantagenet Ancestry, Plantagenet 16.
- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Warenne 2.
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- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Plantagenet 3.
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- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Longespée 3.
- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Warenne 3.
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- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 8.
- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 34.
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| Name Variation |
Sir Edward le Despenser K.G., M.P. was also styled Despencer.6 |
| Birth* |
He was born on 24 March 1335/36 at Essendine, Rutland, England.1,7,6 |
| Event-Misc |
Edw. le Despenser was heir to his uncle, Hugh le Despenser, 3rd Lord le Despenser in 1349.6 |
| Marriage |
He married Elizabeth de Burghersh, daughter of Sir Bartholomew de Burghersh K.G. and Cicely de Weyland, before 2 August 1354.7,6 |
| Event-Misc |
Accompanied the Prince of Wales to Gascony in September 1355.7,6 |
| Event-Misc |
He fought at the Battle of Poitiers on 19 September 1356.6 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to Parliament between 15 December 1357 and 6 October 1372.7,6 |
| Event-Misc* |
He took part in the invasion of France from 1359 to 1360.6 |
| Knighted* |
He was knighted He was nominated K.G. In 1361.8 |
| Marriage* |
Another source reports that the marriage took place before December 1364.9,3,10,11 |
| Event-Misc |
He went with Lionel, Duke of Clarence, to Milan. He subsequently was in the service of Pope Urban in his war against the Viscount of Milan, winning a great reputation in battles in Lombardy in 1368.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He returned to England at the request of John of Gaunt in 1372.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was Constable of the Army of John of Gaunt in France from 1373 to 1374.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He assisted the Duke of Brittany in his campaign there. In 1375.6 |
| Death* |
He died on 11 November 1375 at Llanbethian, Glamorgan, Wales, at age 39.9,3,7,6 |
| Title* |
He held the title of 4th Lord le Despenser, Lord of Glamorgan and Morgannwg, Wales, and, in right of his wife, of Ewyas Lacy, Herefordshire.9,6 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire, England.7,6 |
| Feudal* |
Sir Bartholomew de Burghersh K.G. held Ewyas Lacy, Herefordshire, Burwash, Sussex, Heytesbury, Stert, and Colerne, Wiltshire.4 |
| Birth* |
He was born say 1323.4 |
| Marriage* |
He married first Cicely de Weyland, daughter of Sir Richard de Weyland and Joan (?), on 11 May 1335.5,6,7,4 |
| Event-Misc |
He accompanied King Edward III to Flanders in 1339.4 |
| Event-Misc* |
Fought at the Battle of Crécy alongside his father on 25 August 1346 at Crécy, France.5,6,8 |
| Knighted* |
He was knighted an original Knight of the Garter on 23 April 1349.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He fulfilled a religious vow by making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1354.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He fought alongside King Edward III on 19 September 1356 at Poitiers, France.4 |
| Marriage* |
He married second Margaret Gisors before August 1366.6,4 |
| Residence* |
He lived at Ewyas Lacy, Herefordshire, England.7 |
| Occupation* |
He was Justiciar of Chester, steward and constable of Wallingford and St. Valery.4 |
| Death* |
He died on 5 April 1369.9,6,4,8 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Walsingham Abbey, Norfolk.4,8 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Gu. A lion rampant tail-forked or. (Parl.) The same, with Label of 5 points az. (Dering). Gu. A lion rampant or (Cott).3  |
| Birth* |
Sir Bartholomew de Burghersh was born circa 1304.4 |
| Marriage* |
He married Elizabeth de Verdun, daughter of Sir Theobald de Verdun and Maud de Mortimer, before 11 June 1320.1,2,4,5 |
| Occupation* |
He was constable of Dover and warden of the Cinque Ports, constable of the Tower of London, Chamberlain of the King's Household, Chief Justice in Eyre south of Trent, Admiral of the Fleet west of Thames, Senschal of Ponthieu.3,4 |
| (Rebel) Battle-Boroughbridge |
On 16 Mar 1322, Sir John Gifford, Sir Hugh de Audley, Sir Gilbert Talbot, Sir Bartholomew de Burghersh, Sir Bartholomew de Badlesmere and Sir Humphrey VIII de Bohun fought on the side of the Earl of Lancaster at the Battle of Boroughbridge in Yorkshire.6,7,8 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to Parliament between 1330 and 1354.3 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was part of a diplomatic mission to the Pope in 1343.9 |
| Event-Misc |
He fought at the Battle of Crécy on 25 August 1346 at Crécy, France.9 |
| Event-Misc |
He was made Chamberlain of the Royal Household and Constable of the Tower of London on 27 June 1355.10 |
| Death* |
He died on 3 August 1355.1,2,9 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Grey Friars, London, England.4 |
| Excommunication* |
Guncelin de Badlesmere was excommunicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury by order of King Henry III.3 |
| Feudal* |
He held Badlesmere Manor and lands at Doneswellebethe, Kent, as 1 Knight's Fee.4 |
| Name Variation |
Guncelin de Badlesmere was also styled Gunselm.5 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Arg. A fesse bet. 2 bars gemelles gu (Camden, St. George, Dering).4  |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1232 at Chilham, Kent, England.2,3 |
| Marriage* |
He married Joan FitzBernard, daughter of Ralph FitzBernard and Joan Aquilon FitzBernard/.2,3 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was Justice of Chester (F.R.) between 16 October 1274 and 14 November 1281.4 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
He was a witness when Sir Robert le Strange and John le Strange were King grants to Guncelin de Badlesmere, marriage of Robert le Strange's son and heir John on 10 June 1280.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was to serve against the Welsh (P.W.) on 2 August 1282.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He is of the King's household and Council, and holds lands at Lenham, Kent (P. R.) on 16 June 1294.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He was going overseas for the King, and is Commander of Array, Kent. On 20 August 1297.4 |
| Event-Misc |
As a knight of Henry, Earl of Lincoln, goes with him to Rome (C.R.) on 13 October 1300.4 |
| Death* |
He died on 13 April 1301.2,4 |
| Feudal* |
Sir Theobald de Verdun held Alton, Staffordshire, Weobley, Herefordshire, Farnham Verdon, Buckinghamshire, Wilsford, Wiltshire.5 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Or, a fret gules.5  |
| Name Variation |
Sir Theobald de Verdun was also styled Verdon.6 |
| Name Variation |
Sir Theobald de Verdun was also styled Thebaud.5 |
| Name Variation |
Sir Theobald de Verdun was also styled Tebaud.5 |
| Birth* |
He was born on 8 September 1278.1,7,6,5 |
| Event-Misc* |
The King is displeased with his not coming, he having pleaded infirmity and the loss of his son and heir John. The King hears that his 2nd son Theobald is strong and able, and asks that he may be sent to him. He shall have his passage by sea and his wages. On 14 July 1297.2 |
| Knighted* |
He was knighted by the King on 24 June 1298 at Northumberland, England.1,5 |
| (English) Battle-Falkirk |
On 22 Jul 1298, Sir Richard FitzAlan, Sir Theobald de Verdun, Sir John de Warenne, Sir William de Ferrers, Sir Reynold de Grey, Sir Humphrey VII de Bohun and Sir Humphrey VIII de Bohun fought on the side of the English at the Battle of Falkirk in West Lothian, Scotland.8,9,10 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament by writs directed Theobaldo de Verdun junior from 29 December 1299 to 16 October 1315.6,5 |
| Event-Misc* |
Lic. for Edm. de Mortimer to grant Donmask Castle and Manor in Ireland to Theobald, jun., in free marriage with his d. Matilda, and for Theobald, sen. to grant to said Theobald, jun., and Matilda, 200 m. p.a. in Loghfinedy Manor on 28 April 1302.2 |
| Marriage* |
He married first Maud de Mortimer, daughter of Sir Edmund de Mortimer and Maud de Fiennes, on 29 July 1302 at Wigmore, Herefordshire, England, Her maritagium included the Castle and manor of Dunamase in Ireland.1,7,6,5 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to serve against the Scots, he proffers 3 1/2 Kt. Fees for all his lands in England, and will serve per 1 Kt. and 5 serjeants on 12 September 1310.11 |
| Occupation* |
He was Justiciar of Ireland, hereditary Constable of Ireland on 30 April 1313.1,5,12 |
| Event-Misc* |
He is to treat with Irish chieftains, prelates, magnates, and others of Ireland re giving help against Brus and the Scots on 22 March 1314.11 |
| Marriage* |
He married second Elizabeth de Clare, daughter of Sir Gilbert de Clare "the Red" and Joan of Acre, on 4 February 1315/16 at near Boston, England, against the King's will and without license.7,6,5,11,12 |
| Feudal |
He held Farnham and Seaw Green, Bucks., Weobley, Here., Stoke on Tyrne and Ludlow, Salop, Batterley, Bukenhale, Alveton, and Ellaston, Staff., Wilsford and Stoke-Verdon, Wiltshire on 5 March 1316.11 |
| Death* |
He died |leaving 3 d. coh., viz. Joan, 12-14, Elizabeth, 10-12, Margery, 5-7, but his wife Elizabeth, to whom dower, is pregnant on 27 July 1316 at Alton, Staffordshire, England, at age 37.1,7,6,5,11 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Croxton Abbey, England.7,5 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Barry of 6 or and az. an escutcheon arg., on a chief or 3 pales between 2 gyrons az. (1, 2, 3 Nob.). The same but 2 pales (Segar).4  |
| Birth* |
Sir Edmund de Mortimer was born in 1251.2 |
| Birth |
Another source reports that Sir Edmund de Mortimer was born between 1251 and 1254.5 |
| Birth |
Another source reports that Sir Edmund de Mortimer was born in 1261.6,7 |
| Event-Misc |
He was made Canon of Hereford (intention originally being to place him in the Church) in 1263.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was made Treasurer of York (as a benefice). On 7 August 1265.4 |
| Marriage* |
He married second Maud de Fiennes, daughter of Sir William de Fiennes and Blanche de Brienne, circa 1280.1,2,8,9 |
| Event-Misc |
Edmund was in command, but not present, at the Battle of Builth, where Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was killed. Edmund identified the body and carried the head to King Edward I at Rhuddlan. The head was set on a spike at the Tower of London, crowned with ivy. In 1282.10 |
| Event-Misc |
Made Custos of Oswalestre Castle and Hundred in minorty of Jn. FitzAlan, rendering 200 m. p.a. to Vale Royal Abbey for facric of its church, and also Custos of Arundel Castle and Honor, rendering 150 m. to same on 8 August 1282.4 |
| Event-Misc |
On the death of his father, he was the surviving heir, and gave up his church career, vacating his position as Canon of Hereford and Treasurer of York in November 1282.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He received livery of his father's lands in Salop and Here. On 24 November 1282.11 |
| Event-Misc* |
Edmund and Roger Mortimer were among those who defeated and killed Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, Prince of Wales in December 1282 at Builth, Wales.5 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to serve against the Welsh on 2 May 1283.11 |
| Event-Misc |
He was to cause passes in Wales to be cleared of trees, each pass to be a bowshot wide, and to pursue thieves lurking in the woods on 28 June 1283.11 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament on 30 September 1283 at Shrewsbury.11 |
| Marriage |
He married Maud de Fiennes, daughter of Sir William de Fiennes and Blanche de Brienne, circa 1285.6,10 |
| Marriage |
Another source reports that the marriage took place circa 1286.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
Edmund was Commissioner of Array, Salop and Staff., to serve under Gilbert, Earl of Gloucester on 25 June 1287.11 |
| Feudal* |
He held Nene Solers Manor, Salop, as 1 Kt. Fee, late of Rob. de Mortimer of Richard's Castle on 22 July 1287.11 |
| Event-Misc |
He was enjoined to reside on his lordships and demesnes until the rebellion of Rhys ap Meridith should be put down. In 1288.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He is ordered to fell trees and enlarge passes in Wales and to act vigorously against Rhys on 30 November 1288.11 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
He was a witness when Trial was held concerning Gilbert de Clare's attack on Humphrey de Bohun on 18 January 1290/91.12 |
| Criminal* |
He was He was accused of depriving Hawisia, wid. of Griffin ap Wenunwen of her reasonable dower on 3 July 1291.11 |
| Criminal |
He was He was accused of unjustly occupying lands of Peter de Dolegayer on 2 October 1291.11 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament between 1 August 1295 and 1302.11 |
| Event-Misc |
He was to take to the King all lands of alien priories in his jurisdiction on 8 November 1295.11 |
| (Witness) Inquisition Post Mor |
He was named at the Inquisition Post Mortem of Sir William de Mortimer on 30 June 1297; Edmund de Mortimer, aged 30-33, is the elder bro. and heir of Wm. de Mortimer.11 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve over seas, having £20 lands in Berks., Here., Salop, and Staff. On 7 July 1297.11 |
| Event-Misc |
He is to send 200 Welsh to Hereford from his lands in the Welsh Marches, to go to Winchelsea for service over seas on 13 July 1297.11 |
| Event-Misc* |
Lic. for Edmund de Mortimer to enfoeff Hugh le Poer of Stratfeld and Worthy Mortimer Manors, Hants., with regrant to himself and w. Margaret and his heirs. On 12 August 1297.7 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Council on 8 September 1297 at Rochester.11 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to raise 600 foot from Kedewy, Kery, and Arewosty on 8 January 1298.11 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve as Baron against the Scots on 6 June 1299.7 |
| Criminal |
He was Anian Thloyt of Montgomery complains that he took 80 of his horses, val. £100, at Menenith on 10 June 1299.7 |
| Event-Misc |
Lic. for Edmund de Mortimer, for his debts to Geof. de Genevill and w. Matilda to demise to her for 8 years lands val. £120 p.a. in Manors of Stratfeld Mortimer, Worthy Mortimer, Clebury, and Wigmore on 13 April 1300.7 |
| Event-Misc |
Seals letter to Pope as Lord of Wiggemore in 1301.7 |
| Event-Misc |
As son and heir of Maud de Mortimer, he has livery of her lands on 10 May 1301.7 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
Lic. for Edm. de Mortimer to grant Donmask Castle and Manor in Ireland to Theobald, jun., in free marriage with his d. Matilda, and for Theobald, sen. to grant to said Theobald, jun., and Matilda, 200 m. p.a. in Loghfinedy Manor on 28 April 1302.13 |
| Event-Misc* |
Lic. for Edmund de Mortimer to enfoeff Joan Wake of Bruges Walteri Manor and Castle, Manors of Odycumbe and Mulverton, Som., Kyngesleone, Erlesone, and Orelton, Here., with regrant to himself and w. Margaret and his heirs. On 28 April 1302.7 |
| Event-Misc |
Grant to his son John a mess., lands, and rents at Aure with advowson of moiety of church there, and Blydeslowe Hundred on 30 January 1304.7 |
| Death* |
He died mortally wounded in battle on 17 July 1304 at Builth, Wales.2,6,5 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Wigmore Abbey, Wigmore, Herefordshire, England.2,5 |
| Title* |
He held the title of Lord Mortimer of Wigmore.6 |
| Feudal* |
He held of Sir John de Ferrers Southo Manor, Hunts., as 1 Kt. Fee, late on 25 July 1304.14 |
| Inquisition Post Mor |
At the inquisition post mortem of Sir Edmund de Mortimer, on 25 July 1304, he held Bridgwater, Radnor, and Wigmore Castle, and very many manors and lands, with c. 100 Kt. Fees, and left s. h. Roger 17-18.7 |
| Event-Misc* |
Grant to Peter de Gavaston custody of the lands of Edmund de Mortimer in minority of his heir on 29 July 1304.7 |
| Name Variation |
Maud de Fiennes was also styled Margaret de Fiennes.5,6 |
| Birth* |
She was born circa 1262 at of Picardy, Normandy, France.2 |
| Name Variation |
Maud de Fiennes was also styled Margaret de Fiennes.2 |
| Marriage* |
She married Sir Edmund de Mortimer, son of Sir Roger de Mortimer and Maud de Braiose, circa 1280.1,2,7,8 |
| Event-Misc* |
She received her dower lands and c. 34 Kt. Fees, with Radnor and Knoklas Castles. On 30 December 1284.9 |
| Marriage |
She married Sir Edmund de Mortimer, son of Sir Roger de Mortimer and Maud de Braiose, circa 1285.4,10 |
| Marriage |
Another source reports that the marriage took place circa 1286.11 |
| Event-Misc* |
Lic. for Edmund de Mortimer to enfoeff Hugh le Poer of Stratfeld and Worthy Mortimer Manors, Hants., with regrant to himself and w. Margaret and his heirs. On 12 August 1297.9 |
| Event-Misc |
Lic. for Edmund de Mortimer, for his debts to Geof. de Genevill and w. Matilda to demise to her for 8 years lands val. £120 p.a. in Manors of Stratfeld Mortimer, Worthy Mortimer, Clebury, and Wigmore on 13 April 1300.9 |
| Event-Misc |
She was granted a weekly market and yearly fair in 1306 at Kingsland, Herefordshire, England.11 |
| Event-Misc |
The King ordered her removed to Elstow Abbey for holding meetings of suspected persons at Radnor and Worcester in 1326.11 |
| Event-Misc |
Indult to Margaret that her confessor may give to her plenary absolution in the hour of her death. On 7 October 1330.9 |
| Death* |
She died on 7 February 1333/34.2,4,11 |
| Arms* |
His arms were De or frette de goules (Parl., Charles, St. George, Segar, Camden, Cuillim, Dering, 1 Nob.). The same, on a shield between 2 lions passant gardant (Baron's Seals).4  |
| Name Variation |
Sir Theobald de Verdun was also styled Sir Thebaud de Verdun.5 |
| Name Variation |
Sir Theobald de Verdun was also styled Verdon.4 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1248.1,6,4,5 |
| Occupation* |
He was Constable of Ireland.1 |
| Birth |
Another source reports that Sir Theobald de Verdun was born circa 1249.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
Going to Ireland, he nominates his son Theobald as his attorney. On 13 May 1272.7 |
| Event-Misc* |
He had livery of his father's and mother's lands, having made fine in 200 m. for not coming to the King in England to have seisin on 7 November 1274.4 |
| Event-Misc* |
He had livery of the lands of his g. m. Roesia de Lacy on 7 December 1274.4 |
| Event-Misc |
She has recovered against Theobald de Verdon her dower of his lands in Elgnad, but he shall have rents from Webbeleye, Ewyas, and Ludlow in May 1276.4 |
| Marriage* |
He married Margery de Bohun, daughter of Sir Humphrey VI de Bohun and Eleanor de Braiose, before 6 November 1276; Her maritagium included a quarter interest in the manor and hundred of Bisley, Gloucestershire.1,6,5 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to serve against the Welsh, he acknowledges 1 Kt. Fee for his paternal inheritance, and 2 1/2 Fees for that of Walter de Lascy, and will serve per 7 serjeants on 1 July 1277.4 |
| Event-Misc |
Complaint re his causing beasts of Lanthony Priory at Old Castle and Red Castle Manors, Here., to be driven to his castle of Ewyas, where some of them were starved on 12 November 1279.4 |
| Event-Misc |
Safe conduct for his men coming from Ireland with corn, wine, and victuals for the army of Wales on 17 May 1282.4 |
| Event-Misc |
His bailiffs are to send 60 men from Ewyas to the army on 21 March 1283.4 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament on 30 September 1283 at Shrewsbury.4 |
| Event-Misc |
Constable of Ireland, he owes £200, to be paid in 4 instalments from his Manors of Farnham and La Sere in July 1284.8 |
| Event-Misc |
Going to Ireland, he nominates Thos. de Verdon as his attorney, and is to receive his Irish to the King's peace on 13 September 1284.8 |
| Criminal* |
He was found guilty of high treason for "divers transgressions and disorders" but released on payment of 500 m. In 1291.5 |
| Event-Misc |
Quittance of fine for not appearing at the eyre, as he was then staying with the King. On 6 February 1292.8 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament by writs directed Theobaldo de Verdun from 24 June 1295 to 11 June 1309.5 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve against the Scots on 2 January 1296.8 |
| Event-Misc* |
The King is displeased with his not coming, he having pleaded infirmity and the loss of his son and heir John. The King hears that his 2nd son Theobald is strong and able, and asks that he may be sent to him. He shall have his passage by sea and his wages. On 14 July 1297.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He was accused of harassing Lanthony Priory in the parts of Ewyas on 12 April 1299.8 |
| Event-Misc |
The King asks him either to go in person or send Theobald, jun on 28 May 1301.8 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
Lic. for Edm. de Mortimer to grant Donmask Castle and Manor in Ireland to Theobald, jun., in free marriage with his d. Matilda, and for Theobald, sen. to grant to said Theobald, jun., and Matilda, 200 m. p.a. in Loghfinedy Manor on 28 April 1302.8 |
| Death* |
He died | holding Braundon Castle as 1 Fee, mess. and lands at Bretford and Fleckenho, Warw., Manors of Codesbech and Neubold, advowsons there and at Boseworth and Skeftynton, Leic., Cliveton Manor, Staff., Ewyas Laci and Webbley Castles each as 1 Fee in Here., mess. at Byseley, Glou., Manors of La Hethe, Oxon., Farnham, Bucks., Stoke on Tirne, Ewyas, Ludelowe, 2 1/2 Fees, and leaving s. h. Theobald, 31 on 8 Sep 1309 before 24 August 1309 at Alton, Staffordshire, England.1,6,5,8 |
| Title* |
He held the title of 1st Lord Verdun.1 |
| Title |
He held the title of Lord of Dulek.1 |
| Burial* |
He was buried on 13 October 1309 at Croxden Abbey.5,9 |
| Of |
Sir John de Verdun was of at Alton, Staffordshire, England.3 |
| Birth* |
Another source reports that Sir John de Verdun was born circa 1226.4,2 |
| Marriage* |
He married first Margaret de Lacy of Dulek, daughter of Gilbert de Lacy and Isabel Bigod, before 14 May 1244.1,3,4 |
| Marriage* |
He married Eleanor de Bohun, daughter of Sir Humphrey V de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex and Maud de Lusignan.2 |
| Feudal* |
He held Wrthinton Manor, Leic., as 1 Kt. Fee on 28 December 1252.5 |
| Feudal |
He held Ritton, Salop on 16 January 1257.5 |
| Protection* |
He was granted letters of protection going to Ireland with Prince Edward on 16 July 1261.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He was made a Keeper of Salop and Staffordshire on 24 December 1263.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He seized Wycumbe Manor, Bucks., of the Bp. of Winchester, lands at Lit. Merlawe, Bucks., and at Suckot, Middlesex, and took crops from lands of rebels at Stanwell, Middlesex. He took lands of Gilb. de Ymeworth val. 100/- at Surrey after Evesham, and lands of Sir. Ric. de Mundevile at Flechenho, Warwickshire Michaelmas 1265.5 |
| Event-Misc |
Escheated houses were granted to him in Flete Street, London on 17 October 1265.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He is to defend Worcestershire against the King' s enemies on 1 February 1266.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
John de Verdon held loyally to the King in the disturbances, but Sir Rob. de Ferrers, E. of Derby, took his castle of Alveton, Leicestershire on 1 August 1266.5 |
| Event-Misc |
Grant of murage 5 years for his town of Lodelawe on 27 November 1266.5 |
| Feudal |
He held Kt. Fees in Warw., late of Wm., E. of Warwick on 20 January 1268.5 |
| Event-Misc |
Gone to Ireland on his own affairs, he nominates attorneys on 20 June 1268.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
Protection for 4 years, going on crusade to the Holy Land with the King and Prince Edward, and exemption 4 years from summons in eyre on 25 July 1270.2,5 |
| Feudal |
He held 1 Kt. Fee at Butlisby, Leic., late of Roger, E. of Winchester on 2 November 1270.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
Going to Ireland, he nominates his son Theobald as his attorney. On 13 May 1272.5 |
| Death* |
He died on 1 October 1274.6 |
| Death |
Another source reports that Sir John de Verdun died on 17 October 1274 shortly before 17 Oct 1274, holding Stoke and Wivelesford Manors, Wilts., Cotesbeche Manor, and lands at Neubold, Lutterworth, and Butlesby, Leic., Manors of Stok and Aldeleg, and lands at Ludlow, Salop, Alveton Manor and many lands in Staff., Webbele and a moiety of Ewyas Lascy, both held with moiety of Ludlow for half a Barony, doing service of 7 1/2 Kt. Fees. Also 4 1/2 Fees at Branndon, 1/2 Fee at Flekeho, and lands at Bretford, Warw., and Hethe Manor, Oxon. He left s. h. Sir Theobald, 22.7 |
| Death |
Another source reports that Sir John de Verdun died on 21 October 1274 at Ireland, poisoned.1,3,4,2 |
| Note* |
He took the side of King Henry III in the conflict with Simon de Monfort.2 |
| Event-Misc |
He founded the Franciscan Priory of Dundalk at Dundalk, Louth., Scotland.2 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Or, a fret gules.2 |
| Arms |
His arms were D'or frettey de goules (Glover).5  |
| Name Variation |
Sir John de Verdun was also styled Verdon.5 |
| Biography* |
He was a powerful lord during the reigns of Henry II and Richard I. Richard granted to him the whole kingdom of Limeric, Ireland, for 60 Kt. fees.
In 10 John, the King demanded hostages from his barons, fearing that the Pope, who had England under interdict, would free the barons from obedience to the crown.
Maud, wife of John Braose, informed John's officers that she would not trust any of her children to the man who recently murdered his nephew (Prince Arthur).
William rebuked his wife and apologized, offering to make any satisfaction to the king short of delivering up hostages.
Accounts vary as to what happened next, whether William and his wife attempted or succeeded in fleeing to Ireland, but Maud and son William were captured, imprisoned at Windsor and starved to death.
William fled to France where he held an inheritance.5 |
| Marriage* |
William de Braiose married Maud St. Valery "Lady of La Haie", daughter of Reginald de St. Valery.1,2,6 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1144 at Bramber, Sussex, England.2 |
| Event-Misc |
He had livery of his father's lands in 1180.7 |
| Occupation* |
He was Sheriff of Hereford between 1192 and 1199.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He was with King Richard in 1199 at Chalus.7 |
| Event-Misc |
He captured Arthur of Brittany for King John in 1202 at Mirebeau.7 |
| Event-Misc* |
Custody of the lands and castles of Waleran de Newburgh was granted to William de Braiose on 23 October 1202.9 |
| Event-Misc |
His relationship with King John soured. Prior to this, he had been a favorite of the King, who arranged lucrative marriages for his children and rewarded him with many lands and castles. In 1205.7 |
| Event-Misc |
King John demanded his sons as hostages and his wife refused to surrender them, claiming that John had murdered Arthur of Brittany. William may have had personal knowledge that John had killed his nephew in a drunken rage at Rouen in 1203 in 1208.7 |
| Event-Misc |
He fled with his family to Ireland in 1209.7 |
| Event-Misc |
His wife and son William were captured by the King and starved to death. This caused resentment among the barons who felt John had gone too far. His lands were awarded to his brother-in-law, Peter FitzHerbert in 1210.7 |
| Death* |
He died on 9 August 1211 at Corbeil, near Paris, France.2,10,6 |
| Burial* |
He was buried on 10 August 1211 at St. Victor's Abbey, Paris, France, His funeral was conducted by Stephen Langton.2,7 |
| Marriage* |
Sir William de Ferrers married first Ellen de Savage.4 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Gules ou vii lozenges d'or (Falkirk). De goules e les losenges de or (Parl.). Arg. (als. gu.) 7 mascles gu. (als. or) (Guillim). Gu. 7 mascles conjoined or (1,3, Nob.). "William de Ferrers was finely and nobly accoutred and well armed, in red with gold mascles voided of the field" (Carlaverock).5  |
| Birth* |
He was born on 30 January 1271/72 at Yoxale, Staffordshire, England.6,3 |
| Marriage* |
He married second Ellen de Segrave, daughter of Sir John de Segrave and Christine de Plessy.6,3,7,8,4 |
| Event-Misc* |
Proof of his age on 5 March 1293.5 |
| Event-Misc |
To have seisin of his father's lands on 17 March 1292/93.5 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to serve against the King of France in Gascony on 30 September 1294.5 |
| Protection* |
He was granted letters of protection going staying overseas with John, Duke of Brabant. On 18 August 1295.5 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament in 1297 at Shrewsbury.5 |
| (English) Battle-Falkirk |
On 22 Jul 1298, Sir Richard FitzAlan, Sir Theobald de Verdun, Sir John de Warenne, Sir William de Ferrers, Sir Reynold de Grey, Sir Humphrey VII de Bohun and Sir Humphrey VIII de Bohun fought on the side of the English at the Battle of Falkirk in West Lothian, Scotland.9,10,11 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament between 6 March 1300 and 1324.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He was at the siege of Caerlaverock in July 1300.4 |
| Event-Misc |
Restoration of his inherited lands in Galloway on 2 February 1301.5 |
| Event-Misc |
Seals letter to Pope as Lord of Groby on 12 February 1300/1.5,4 |
| Event-Misc |
Having served in 31 Ed. I, has his scutage in Leic., Warw., Cambs., Ess., Northants., Suff., Dors., Som., and Lincs. On 6 April 1306.5 |
| Event-Misc |
Made Custos of Templars' Manor of Rothele, Leic. On 8 December 1312.5 |
| Event-Misc |
Lic. for him to enfeoff Mordac de Meneteth of Groby Manor, with regrant to himself and w. Elena and heirs corp., and in default to heirs of Mordac. On 19 January 1317.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He was appointed joint Constable of Somerton in Lincolnshire on 1 November 1317.4 |
| Event-Misc |
Commissioner of Array in Staff., Warw., Leic., Rut., and Northants. On 7 February 1322.12 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to accompany King Edward II against the contrariants on 14 February 1321/22.4 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve in Gascony on 17 March 1324.12 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Gt. Council on 9 May 1324 at Westminster.12 |
| Death* |
He died on 20 March 1324/25 at age 53.6,3 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Quartele d'argent et de goules ung bend de sable, les quartres frette d'or en le goules (Glover, Parl., Falkirk, St. George, Dering, Segar, Camden, Carlaverock; 1,2,3, Nob.). Quarterly arg. and sa. (Guillim).3  |
| Birth* |
Sir Hugh le Despenser was born on 1 March 1260/61 at Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England.4,5 |
| Event-Misc* |
Hugh fil. Hugh le D., 14, is heir to Jn. le Despenser (Inq.) on 5 May 1275.3 |
| Event-Misc |
He came of age on 1 March 1282.3 |
| Event-Misc |
He has Marteleye Manor, Worc., late of Jn. le D., restored to him (C.R.) on 3 March 1282.6 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to serve against the Welsh on 2 May 1283.6 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to parliament on 30 September 1283 at Shrewsbury.6 |
| Marriage* |
He married Isabel de Beauchamp, daughter of Sir William de Beauchamp and Maud FitzJohn FitzGeoffrey, before 1286; without license.1,4,7,8,5 |
| Event-Misc |
Having stayed in England with Edm., E. of Cornwall, to preserve peace, has his scutage in Worc., Leic., Yorks., Lincs., Staff., Wilts., Hants., Surr. On 13 April 1287.6 |
| Event-Misc |
Quittance of 2000 m. fine for marrying sine lic. Isabella, wid. of Patrick de Cadurciis on 8 November 1287.6 |
| Occupation* |
He was Constable of Odiham Castle on 12 June 1294.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was the King's envoy overseas on 15 June 1294.6 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament on 1 August 1295 at Westminster.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was given power to take an oath for the King to keep a treaty with the Count of Flanders re marriage of Prince Edward with Phillippa or Isabella, daughters of said Count on 2 February 1297.6 |
| Occupation |
He was Justice of Forests S. of the Trent between 12 February 1297 and 19 February 1315.6 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve overseas on 7 July 1297.6 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve against the Scots on 25 May 1298.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was plenipotentiary to the Pope regarding peace between France and England. On 26 September 1300.6 |
| Event-Misc |
In the affair of Gaveston, he sided with the King, alone among the barons. In 1308.9 |
| Occupation |
He was Custodian of Strugoil Castle on 12 March 1308.6 |
| Event-Misc |
The King pardoned him of all debts to the crown. On 25 March 1313.9 |
| Event-Misc* |
Fought at Bannockburn and fled with the King to Dunbar on 24 June 1314.9 |
| Event-Misc |
A commission was appointed to hear complaints of his acts of oppression as Keeper of Forests south of Trent. On 13 July 1315.9 |
| Event-Misc |
He went on a pilgrimage to Compostella to avoid the Earl of Lancaster in 1318.9 |
| Event-Misc |
He was sent to Gascony to straighten out the King's affairs there on 28 February 1319/20.9 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
Humphrey ravaged the lands of Hugh le Despenser the Younger between May 1321 and June 1321.10 |
| Event-Misc* |
Hugh sen. and jun. were banished by Parliament. On 14 August 1321.11 |
| Title* |
He held the title of Created Earl of Winchester on 10 May 1322.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
Grant to Hugh le Despenser, sen., reversion of Manors in Wilts. held by Margaret, wid of Jn. Giffard sen. On 10 May 1322.12 |
| Death |
He died (hanged) on 9 October 1326 at age 65.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He surrendered the city of Bristol to the Queen's army after Edw. II had fled to Wales. He was tried for treason the next day and was not allowed to speak in his defence. On 26 October 1326.9 |
| Death* |
He died | hung in his armor at the order of the Queen on 27 October 1326 at Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, at age 65.1,4,5 |
| Title* |
Sir William de Beauchamp held the title of 9th Earl of Warwick, Chamberlain of the Exchequer, Hereditary Pantler at the Coronation of Edward I, Hereditary Sheriff of Worcestershire.4,5 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Quarterly, viz. 1, 4. Gu. A fesse bet. 6 crosslets or. 2, 3. Chequy or and az. A chevron erm. (St. George, Charles, Cott., 1 Nob.).4  |
| Name Variation |
Sir William de Beauchamp was also styled Sir William de Bello Campo.4 |
| Birth* |
He was born in 1237.2,6,7 |
| Marriage* |
He married Maud FitzJohn FitzGeoffrey, daughter of Sir John FitzGeoffrey and Isabel Bigod, before 1270.1,2,7,4,5 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was a commissioner re Llewellyn, Prince of Wales on 16 October 1270.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He was captain of Cheshire and Lancashire in 1276.4 |
| Event-Misc* |
William de Oddingsells is a knight serving for William, Earl of Warwick on 1 July 1277.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He participated in the siege and capture of Dryslwyn, Carmarthenshire between August 1282 and September 1282.5 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to Parliament on 30 September 1283 at Shrewsbury.4 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament in 1295 at Westminster.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He was credited with winning a victory over the forces of madog ap Llywelyn at Maes Moydog in Montgomeryshire. On 5 March 1294/95.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He was a leader of the forces of the Earl of Surrey which defeated the Scots at Dunbar on 27 April 1296.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
His wife Maud, sister coheir of Richard Fitz John, to have her share of her father's lands, viz. Multon and Pottersury Manors, Northants., and Chiriel Manor, Wiltshire on 17 November 1297.4 |
| Death* |
He died on 5 June 1298 or 9 June 1298 at Elmley, Worcester, England.2,4,9 |
| Burial* |
He was buried on 22 June 1298 at Friars Minor, Worcester, England.2,6,9 |
| Marriage* |
Sir John de Segrave married Christine de Plessy, daughter of Sir Hugh de Plessy and Margaret (?).1,4 |
| Residence* |
He lived at Chacombe, Northamptonshire, England.1 |
| Arms* |
His arms were De sable a un lioun rampaunt de argent corone de or (Parl., Falkirk, Guillim). The same, but crowned gu. (1,2,3, Nob.). The same, crowned or and on shoulder a fleur de lis gu (Segar). "The banner of the eldest (s. of Nicholas de S.), whom the Earl Marshal had sent to execute his duties because he could not come, was Sable with a silver lion rampant crowned with fine gold." (Carlaverock). Sealed Letter to Pope, 1301: A lion rampant crowned, on each side of the shield a garb (Baron's Seals).5  |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1256 (aged 39 in 1295).2,5,3 |
| Feudal* |
He held 1/4 Kt. Fee at Calvedon, Warw., late of Rob. de Monte Alto on 16 September 1275.5 |
| Event-Misc |
A serviens, he acknowledges 1 Fee at Stottesden and will serve in person with one other serjeant. On 1 July 1277.5 |
| Feudal |
He held 1 Kt. Fee at Atterton and Wytherdele, Leic., late of Baldwin Wake. On 25 March 1282.5 |
| Event-Misc |
The King pardons him 40/- fine for default when he was with the King in his Welsh campaign on 16 August 1285.5 |
| Feudal |
He held Bliburg, Lincs. On 23 December 1286.5 |
| Protection* |
He was granted letters of protection staying in Scotland for the King on 6 August 1291.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He had livery of his father's lands on 10 December 1295.5 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to Parliament between 26 August 1296 and 1325.5 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve overseas, against the Scots, and in Flanders in 1297.5 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Council on 8 September 1297 at Rochester.5 |
| Event-Misc |
King gifts him with 12 oaks from Cannock Forest and 10 from Whittlewood Forest for construction of a chapel at Chaucombe Manor on 24 June 1300.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He sealed the letter to the Pope as Lord of Segrave. In 1301.5 |
| Event-Misc |
Henry de Tegoz owes to him £2000 in Kent and Suss. On 4 February 1301.5 |
| Event-Misc |
License granted to crenellate his dwelling place of Breteby, Derb. On 19 March 1301.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
Exors. of Edm., E. of Cornwall, have for £800 sold to Jn. de Segrave custody of his lands with marriage of heirs. On 13 July 1302.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
He buys for £800 custody of lands late of Hugh de Plessetis with marriage of heirs. On 26 July 1302.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He was made constable of Berwick Castle. On 5 August 1302.5 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
Sir John Marmion was serve under John de Segrave in 1303.7 |
| Event-Misc |
He is made Capt. of Northumbria, and to raise men there. On 4 January 1303.5 |
| Event-Misc |
Staying in Scotland for the King, he has respite of Aid in 12 counties on 6 February 1303.5 |
| Event-Misc |
Grant to him and w. Christiana and Exors. the Kt. Fees and advowsons late of Hugh de Plessetis on 1 May 1304.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
Grant to Jn. de Segrave and w. Christiana that if they die their heirs may have custody of the lands of late Edm., Earl of Cornwall, saving dower to Margaret (de Plescy). On 1 May 1304.6 |
| Event-Misc |
Jn. de S., sen., his s. Stephen, his bro. Master Gilb. de S., and Master Stephen de S. owe £400 in certain counties, and Jn. de Mohun of Dunster owes to him £10,000 in Som., Berks., and Warw. On 31 March 1305.5 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
Hugh de Plessy is a lord of W. als. Lit. Wittenham, Berks., Kidlington, Eaton, Codeslowe, Gosford, Thrup, Hook Norton, Swerford and Southrope, Oxon., Combe, Wilts., and Gt. Missenden, Bucks., and is a minor in ward of Jn. de Segrave on 5 March 1316.6 |
| Death* |
He died on 1 September 1325.3 |
| Death |
Another source reports that Sir John de Segrave died before 4 October 1325 at Aquitaine, France.2,4 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Chaucombe Priory, Northamptonshire, England.2,4 |
| Residence* |
Sir Hugh de Plessy lived at Hooknorton, Oxfordshire, England.1 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Arg. 6 annulets gu. (Guillim, 1,2 Nob). Sealed, c. 1300: Per pale a lion passant (Birch).3  |
| Name Variation |
Sir Hugh de Plessy was also styled Plescy.3 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1267 (25 on 7 jul 1292).2 |
| Marriage* |
He married Margaret (?).3 |
| Event-Misc* |
He had livery of his father's lands on 11 August 1292.3 |
| Feudal* |
He held Hanley Manor and lands on 26 October 1292 at Childerhanley, Worcestershire.3 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament on 24 February 1296 at Salisbury.3 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to serve against the Scots on 1 March 1296.3 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to over seas, having £20 lands in Oxon on 7 July 1297.3 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament on 8 March 1299.3 |
| Criminal* |
He was He was accused of trespass against the Abbot of Oseneye at Eton, Hokenarton, Weston, and Hampton Gay, Oxon., taking beasts, hares, and rabbits, and cutting trees on 13 October 1299.3 |
| Feudal* |
He held of Sir Edmund "Crouchback" Plantagenet 1 Kt. Fee at Chalgrave, Oxon., late of Edm., Earl of Cornwall on 26 September 1300.3 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve against the Scots on 24 June 1301.3 |
| Death* |
He died shortly before 23 Aug 1301, holding Cudelynton and Hogenorton Manors, Oxon., each as 1 Kt. Fee, Mussendene Manor, Bucks., 1/4 Fee, lands at W. Wittenham Earls, Berks., and a moiety of Combe, Dors., 1/4 Fee, and leaving s. h. Hugh, 4 - 6. 3 |
| Event-Misc* |
He buys for £800 custody of lands late of Hugh de Plessetis with marriage of heirs. On 26 July 1302.4 |
| Marriage* |
Sir William de Ferrers married second Eleanor de Lovaine.4,5 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Vairy or and gu. A bordure az. (Charles). Vairy or and gu. A bordure az. entoyre of horseshoes arg. (St. George). Vairy or and gu. On a bordure sa. 8 horsehoes arg. (Camden. Cott.).6  |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1240.1,3 |
| Marriage* |
He married first Anne le Despenser, daughter of Sir Hugh le Despenser and Aline Basset.1,3 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was captured in the fight at Northampton. Wm. la Zuche is to deliver him to K. On 20 December 1264.6 |
| Event-Misc |
Safe conduct, coming to K's court to treat for peace, provided he stand his trial. On 12 June 1266.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He is admitted to K's peace, and his trespasses forgiven. He shall not be molested in person, lands, or possessions, if faithful in future. On 11 July 1266.4 |
| Feudal* |
He held Woodham Ferrers, Ess. On 8 April 1271.4 |
| Event-Misc |
Lic. on 40m fine to hold Groby Manor, of which his mother Margaret de Ferrers enfeoffed him on 26 May 1280.4 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to serve against the Welsh, he acknowledges one half Kt. Fee for Groby Manor, inherited from E. of Winchester [Roger de Quincy], and will serve in person. On 17 May 1282.4 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament on 14 June 1283 at Shrewsbury.4,5 |
| Event-Misc |
Having served in 10 Ed. I, has his scutage in Leic., Warw., Berks., Cambs., Northants., Wilts., Dors., Ess., and Hunts. On 12 September 1285.4 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to council on 15 July 1287 at Gloucester.4 |
| Death* |
He died (writ for his Inq.) before 20 December 1287.1,4 |
| Title* |
Sir William de Ferrers Earl of Derby held the title of 4th Earl of Derby.4 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1168.3 |
| Event-Misc* |
He had livery of his lands 3 Ric. I.5 |
| Marriage* |
He married Agnes of Chester, daughter of Hugh of Kevelioc and Bertrade de Montfort, on 2 November 1192.1,3,4 |
| Event-Misc |
He served as Sheriff of Notts and Derby for 7 weeks between February 1194 and March 1194.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He was one of the 4 Earls who bore the canopy and Richard's 2nd coronation on 17 April 1194.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He quitclaimed to the King all his rights as heir to William Peverel's lands, which came down to him from his maternal grandmother, daughter of said Peverel. In 1199.6 |
| (Witness) Crowned |
He witnessed the crowning of John Lackland on 27 May 1199 at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, Middlesex, England; King of England.7,8,9,10,11,5 |
| Event-Misc |
He went on crusade in June 1218.5 |
| (Witness) Crowned |
He witnessed the crowning of Henry III Plantagenet King of England on 17 May 1220 at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, Middlesex, England.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He served as Sheriff of Lancashire between 30 December 1223 and 2 January 1228.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He campaigned with the King in Brittany and Poitou between April 1230 and October 1230.5 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to council in February 1231/32 at London.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
They had livery of her brother's lands, including the castle and manor of Chartley, Staffordshire, and the castle and vill of West Derby, Lancashire. On 22 November 1232.4 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve against the Scots on 12 May 1244.5 |
| Death* |
He died |after suffering long with the gout on 22 September 1247.1,3,4 |
| Feudal* |
He held of Thomas de Furnival (at inquest) lands at Bratenton and Hertenton, Derb. On 8 May 1254.13 |