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William de Braiose1

M, b. circa 1112, d. after 1179, #2701


Father Philip de Braiose2,3 b. circa 1075, d. between 1134 and 1155
Mother Aenor de Toteneis2,3 b. circa 1084
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Reference 5999

Of William de Braiose was of at Brecknock, Abergavenney and Gowr, Wales.3 
Birth* He was born circa 1112.3 
Marriage* He married Bertha of Hereford, daughter of Miles FitzWalter and Sibyl de Neufmarché, circa 1150.1,4,5 
Residence* He lived at Brecknock, Wales.2 
Title* He held the title of Baron of Gwentland, Bramber in Sussex, Briouze-Saint-Gervase.2,5 
Occupation* He was Sheriff of Hereford between 1173 and 1175.6 
Death* He died after 1179 at Corbeil, France.3 
Death He died circa 1192.4 

Family Bertha of Hereford b. 1123
Marriage* He married Bertha of Hereford, daughter of Miles FitzWalter and Sibyl de Neufmarché, circa 1150.1,4,5 
Children
  1. Maud de Braose
  2. Isabel de Braose
  3. Philip de Braiose
  4. Gilian de Braiose
  5. William de Braiose b. c 1144, d. 9 Aug 1211
  6. Sybil de Braiose b. c 1150
  7. Bertha de Braose b. c 1151

Last Edited 14 May 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 194-5.
  2. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-5.
  3. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  4. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-7.
  5. [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 39.
  6. [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 40.

Philip de Braiose1

M, b. circa 1075, d. between 1134 and 1155, #2702


Father William de Braose2,3 b. circa 1049, d. after 1089
Mother Agnes de St. Clair2
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Reference 6002

Note* He sided with Robert Curthose against Henry I and consequently had to go to Jerusalem, where he may have died.3 
Note He conquered Radnor and the Cantref of Builth in Wales.3 
Marriage* Philip de Braiose married Aenor de Toteneis, daughter of Johel de Toteneis and (?) de Picquagny.1,2,3 
Residence* He lived at Bramber, Sussex, England.1 
Birth* He was born circa 1075 at of Bramber, Sussex, England.2 
Death He died after 1112 at Palestine.2 
Death* Another source reports that Philip de Braiose died between 1134 and 1155.3 

Family Aenor de Toteneis b. circa 1084
Marriage* He married Aenor de Toteneis, daughter of Johel de Toteneis and (?) de Picquagny.1,2,3 
Children
  1. Reginald de Braiose
  2. (?) Braiose
  3. William de Braiose b. c 1112, d. a 1179
  4. Philip de Braiose b. s 1114

Last Edited 14 May 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-5.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  3. [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 39.

Aenor de Toteneis1

F, b. circa 1084, #2703


Father Johel de Toteneis1,2 b. circa 1049
Mother (?) de Picquagny2
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Reference 6003

Marriage* Aenor de Toteneis married Philip de Braiose, son of William de Braose and Agnes de St. Clair.1,2,3 
Name Variation Aenor de Toteneis was also styled Eva.2 
Birth* She was born circa 1084.2 
Living* She was living in 1123.3 

Family Philip de Braiose b. circa 1075, d. between 1134 and 1155
Children
  1. Reginald de Braiose
  2. (?) Braiose
  3. William de Braiose b. c 1112, d. a 1179
  4. Philip de Braiose b. s 1114

Last Edited 14 May 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-5.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  3. [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 39.

Johel de Toteneis1

M, b. circa 1049, #2704


Father Alvred the Giant2
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Reference 6008

Name Variation Johel de Toteneis was also styled Judhael.1 
Residence* He lived at Totnes, Devonshire, England.1 
Name Variation Johel de Toteneis was also styled Jadhael de Totnes.2 
Birth* He was born circa 1049 at of Barnstaple, Devonshire, England.2 
Marriage* He married (?) de Picquagny, daughter of Arnoul de Picquagny.2 
Living* He was living in 1123.1 

Family (?) de Picquagny
Child
  1. Aenor de Toteneis b. c 1084

Last Edited 24 Oct 2003

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-5.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.

Sibyl de Neufmarché1

F, b. circa 1090, d. after 1143, #2705


Father Bernard de Neufmarché2,3,4 b. circa 1050, d. 1093
Mother Nesta FitzOsbern2,3,4 b. circa 1079
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Reference 6005

Burial* Sibyl de Neufmarché was buried at Llanthony Priory.5 
Birth* She was born circa 1090 at of Aberhonwy, Breconshire, Wales.3 
Marriage* She married Miles FitzWalter, son of Walter FitzRoger and Emma de Batedon, in April 1121 She was given in marriage by King Henry I following the death of her parents, along with her father's title and lands.1,3,6,5 
Death* She died after 1143 at Gloucestershire, England.3 

Family Miles FitzWalter b. circa 1097, d. 24 December 1143
Children
  1. Lucy of Hereford d. a 1220
  2. Roger of Hereford
  3. Walter of Hereford
  4. Walter of Hereford
  5. Michel of Hereford
  6. William of Hereford d. b 1166
  7. Margaret of Hereford b. c 1122, d. 8 Apr 1187
  8. Bertha of Hereford b. 1123

Last Edited 5 Jun 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-4.
  2. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-3.
  3. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  4. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-5.
  5. [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 111.
  6. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-6.

Miles FitzWalter1

M, b. circa 1097, d. 24 December 1143, #2706


Father Walter FitzRoger1,2 b. circa 1065, d. 1127
Mother Emma de Batedon2
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Reference 6004

Burial* Miles FitzWalter was buried at Llanthony Priory.3 
Name Variation Miles FitzWalter was also styled Milo (?).2 
Birth* He was born circa 1097.2 
Occupation* He was Sheriff and Constable of Gloucester.4 
Marriage* He married Sibyl de Neufmarché, daughter of Bernard de Neufmarché and Nesta FitzOsbern, in April 1121 She was given in marriage by King Henry I following the death of her parents, along with her father's title and lands.1,2,4,3 
Event-Misc* He attended Easter Court and witnessed King Stephen's Charter of Liberties as constable. Easter 1136.3 
Event-Misc He was present at the siege of Shrewsbury in 1138.3 
Event-Misc Upon her arrival, he joined Empress Maud, receiving her at Bristol and taking her to Gloucester, where he did homage. She granted him the Castle of St. Briavell and the whole Forest of Dean in 1139.3 
Title* He held the title of Earl of Hereford, created by Empress Maud on 25 July 1141.5,3 
Death* He died accidentally shot on 24 December 1143 at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England.1,2,4 
Note* Supported Empress Maud against King Stephen.4 

Family Sibyl de Neufmarché b. circa 1090, d. after 1143
Marriage* He married Sibyl de Neufmarché, daughter of Bernard de Neufmarché and Nesta FitzOsbern, in April 1121 She was given in marriage by King Henry I following the death of her parents, along with her father's title and lands.1,2,4,3 
Children
  1. Lucy of Hereford d. a 1220
  2. Roger of Hereford
  3. Walter of Hereford
  4. Walter of Hereford
  5. Michel of Hereford
  6. William of Hereford d. b 1166
  7. Margaret of Hereford b. c 1122, d. 8 Apr 1187
  8. Bertha of Hereford b. 1123

Last Edited 5 Jun 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-4.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  3. [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 111.
  4. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-6.
  5. [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 39.

Walter FitzRoger1

M, b. circa 1065, d. 1127, #2707


Father Roger de Pistres2,3 b. circa 1030
Mother Eunice de Baalun2 b. circa 1036
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Reference 6009

Occupation* Walter FitzRoger was Hereditary Sheriff of Gloucester and probaby the King's Constable under Henry I.3 
Birth* He was born circa 1065.2 
Marriage* He married Emma de Batedon, daughter of Drue (?).2 
Event-Misc* He retired to the Abbey of Llanthony.3 
Death* He died in 1127.2 

Family Emma de Batedon
Children
  1. Maud FitzWalter b. c 1085
  2. Miles FitzWalter b. c 1097, d. 24 Dec 1143

Last Edited 5 Jun 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-4.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  3. [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 111.

Bernard de Neufmarché1

M, b. circa 1050, d. 1093, #2708


Father Geoffrey (?)1,2
Mother Ada FitzRichard1,2
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Reference 6011

Name Variation Bernard de Neufmarché was also styled Bernard Neufmarch.2 
Marriage* He married Nesta FitzOsbern, daughter of Osborn FitzRichard and Nesta of North Wales.1,3,2 
Birth* He was born circa 1050 at Neufmarche, France.2 
Event-Misc Ralph de Mortimer and Bernard de Neufmarche and Roger de Lacy, heading a large body of English, Normans and Welsh, attack Worcester, but they were defeated by the Bishop's men in 1088.4 
Death* He died in 1093.1,2 
Title* He held the title of Lord of Brecon.1 
Death He died in 1125.3 
Burial* He was buried at Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, England.2 

Family Nesta FitzOsbern b. circa 1079
Marriage* He married Nesta FitzOsbern, daughter of Osborn FitzRichard and Nesta of North Wales.1,3,2 
Child
  1. Sibyl de Neufmarché b. c 1090, d. a 1143

Last Edited 29 Jun 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-3.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  3. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-5.
  4. [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 166.

Nesta FitzOsbern1

F, b. circa 1079, #2709


Mother Nesta of North Wales2,3,4 b. circa 1057
Father Osborn FitzRichard2,3,4
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Reference 6012

Marriage* Nesta FitzOsbern married Bernard de Neufmarché, son of Geoffrey (?) and Ada FitzRichard.5,6,3 
Name Variation Nesta FitzOsbern was also styled Nesta fil Trahern.3 
Birth* She was born circa 1079 at Herefordshire, England.3 

Family 1
Child
  1. Mahel (?)

Family 2 Bernard de Neufmarché b. circa 1050, d. 1093
Child
  1. Sibyl de Neufmarché b. c 1090, d. a 1143

Last Edited 29 Jun 2005

Citations
  1. [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 176.
  2. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-2.
  3. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  4. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-4.
  5. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-3.
  6. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-5.

Geoffrey (?)1

M, #2710


Father Thurcytel (?)1,2
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Reference 6020

Name Variation Geoffrey (?) was also styled Geoffrey de Neufmarch.2 
Marriage* He married Ada FitzRichard, daughter of Richard FitzGulbert and Ada Hugleville.1,2 

Family Ada FitzRichard
Child
  1. Bernard de Neufmarché b. c 1050, d. 1093

Last Edited 24 Oct 2003

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-3.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.

Thurcytel (?)1

M, #2711


Father Anchetil de Harcourt2 d. after 1027
Mother Eva de Boessey la Chastel2
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Reference 8466

Marriage* Thurcytel (?) married an unknown person. 2 
Name Variation Thurcytel (?) was also styled Thurcytal Neufmarche.2 

Family
Child
  1. Geoffrey (?)

Last Edited 24 Oct 2003

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-3.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.

Ada FitzRichard1

F, #2712


Father Richard FitzGulbert1,2
Mother Ada Hugleville2
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Reference 6021

Marriage* Ada FitzRichard married Geoffrey (?), son of Thurcytel (?).1,2 
Name Variation Ada FitzRichard was also styled Ada de Hugleville.2 

Family Geoffrey (?)
Child
  1. Bernard de Neufmarché b. c 1050, d. 1093

Last Edited 24 Oct 2003

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-3.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.

Richard FitzGulbert1

M, #2713


Father Gulbert St. Valerie1,2 d. after 1011
Mother Papia (?)1,2
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Reference 8471

Marriage* Richard FitzGulbert married Ada Hugleville, daughter of Herluin de Hugleville.2 
Name Variation Richard FitzGulbert was also styled Richard Hugleville.2 
Living* He was living between 1025 and 1053 at Normandy, France.1 
Title* He held the title of Seigneur of Hugleville and Auffay.1 

Family Ada Hugleville
Child
  1. Ada FitzRichard

Last Edited 24 Oct 2003

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-3.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.

Gulbert St. Valerie1

M, d. after 1011, #2714


Father Bernard I de Gamaches2
Mother Emma de St. Valerie2
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Reference 6242

Birth* Gulbert St. Valerie was born at of Saint-Valery-en-Caux, France.2 
Name Variation Gulbert St. Valerie was also styled Gilbert de St. Valerie.2 
Marriage* He married Papia (?), daughter of Richard I of Normandy "the Fearless" and Papie (?).1,2 
Living* He was living in 1011.1 
Death* He died after 1011.2 

Family Papia (?)
Children
  1. Richard FitzGulbert
  2. Bernard II de St. Valerie

Last Edited 30 May 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-3.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.

Papia (?)1

F, #2715


Father Richard I of Normandy "the Fearless"1 b. 933, d. 20 November 996
Mother Papie (?)2
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Reference 6243

Marriage* Papia (?) married Gulbert St. Valerie, son of Bernard I de Gamaches and Emma de St. Valerie.1,2 
Name Variation Papia (?) was also styled Papia of Normandy.2 

Family Gulbert St. Valerie d. after 1011
Children
  1. Richard FitzGulbert
  2. Bernard II de St. Valerie

Last Edited 24 Oct 2003

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-3.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.

Richard I of Normandy "the Fearless"1

M, b. 933, d. 20 November 996, #2716


Father William of Normandy "Longsword"2,3 b. circa 891, d. 17 December 942
Mother Espriota de St. Liz2,3 b. circa 911
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Reference 6246

Birth* Richard I of Normandy "the Fearless" was born in 933 at Fecamp, France.2,4 
Marriage* He married first Emma of Burgundy, daughter of Hugh Magnus of France and Hedwig of Saxony, in 960 (his Christian wife).2,4 
Marriage* He married second Gunnora (?), daughter of The Forester of Arques (?), after 968 "Danish" wife, c 945, but married her after death of Emma to legitimize her children, born prior to marriage to Emma.2,4 
Mistress* He took as a mistress Papia (?). 2 
Death* He died on 20 November 996 at Fecamp, France.2,4 
HTML* Br Weblinks:;
The Little Duke
The Normans
The Norman World
Wikipedia article. 

Family 1 Papie (?)
Child
  1. Papia (?)

Family 2
Children
  1. Godfrey de Brionne d. c 1015
  2. Guillaume d' Eu
  3. Comte Robert d' Avranches

Family 3 Gunnora (?) d. 1031
Children
  1. Hawise of Normandy (?) d. 21 Feb 1034
  2. Mauger of Normandy (?)
  3. Count Eudes II of Champagne
  4. Richard II of Normandy "the Good" b. c 958, d. 28 Aug 1026
  5. Robert d' Evereux b. c 964, d. 1037

Family 4 Emma of Burgundy b. circa 943, d. 19 March 968
Children
  1. Beatrix of Normandy (?) d. 18 Jan 1035
  2. Emma of Normandy b. c 985, d. 6 Mar 1052

Family 5 Papia (?)

Last Edited 2 Jul 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-3.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  3. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 121E-19.
  4. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 121E-20.

Nesta of North Wales1

F, b. circa 1057, #2717


Father Gruffydd ap Llywelyn2,3,4 b. circa 1011, d. 5 August 1063
Mother Aldgyth of Mercia2,3 d. after 1086
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Reference 6023

Of Nesta of North Wales was of at Rhuddlan, Flintshire, Wales.3 
Name Variation Nesta of North Wales was also styled Nesta verch Gruffydd.3 
Marriage* She married Trahearn (?), son of Caradoc ap Cynfyn.3 
Birth* She was born circa 1057.1,5 
Marriage* She married Osborn FitzRichard, son of Richard FitzScrob and Anonyma de Essex.1,3,5 

Family 1 Trahearn (?) b. circa 1044, d. 1129
Child
  1. Llywarch ap Trahaearn b. c 1070, d. 1128

Family 2 Osborn FitzRichard
Children
  1. Hugh FitzOsbern d. 1140
  2. Tursdin FitzOsborn
  3. Nesta FitzOsbern b. c 1079

Last Edited 12 Jul 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-2.
  2. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-1.
  3. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  4. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-3.
  5. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-4.

Osborn FitzRichard1

M, #2718


Father Richard FitzScrob1,2 d. 1067
Mother Anonyma de Essex2
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Reference 6022

Of Osborn FitzRichard was of at Arwystle.2 
Name Variation Osborn FitzRichard was also styled Osbert.1 
Name Variation Osborn FitzRichard was also styled Osbern FitzRichard.2 
Marriage* He married Nesta of North Wales, daughter of Gruffydd ap Llywelyn and Aldgyth of Mercia.1,2,3 
Occupation* He was Sheriff of Herefordshire in 1060 at Herefordshire, England.1,3 
Residence* He lived at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire, England.1 
Note* He granted land to Worcester Priory duing the reign of Henry I.4 
Living* He was living in 1100.1,3 

Family Nesta of North Wales b. circa 1057
Marriage* He married Nesta of North Wales, daughter of Gruffydd ap Llywelyn and Aldgyth of Mercia.1,2,3 
Children
  1. Hugh FitzOsbern d. 1140
  2. Tursdin FitzOsborn
  3. Nesta FitzOsbern b. c 1079

Last Edited 6 Aug 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-2.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  3. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-4.
  4. [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 220.

Richard FitzScrob1

M, d. 1067, #2719


Father Cynfyn ap Gwerystan2
Mother Angharad ferch Maredudd2 b. circa 982
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Reference 7069

Residence* Richard FitzScrob lived at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire, England, which he built.1,3 
Marriage* He married Anonyma de Essex, daughter of Robert FitzWimarch.2 
Flourished* He flourished in 1052.3 
Event-Misc* "A favorite of Edward the Confessor, and one of the few Normans who was not hated by the Saxons, he was allowed to remain in England by the Godwin party." In 1053.3 
Death* He died in 1067.1 

Family Anonyma de Essex
Child
  1. Osborn FitzRichard

Last Edited 6 Aug 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-2.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  3. [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 220.

Gruffydd ap Llywelyn1

M, b. circa 1011, d. 5 August 1063, #2720


Father Llewelyn ap Seisyll2 b. circa 980, d. 1023
Mother Angharad ferch Maredudd2 b. circa 982
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Reference 7071

Name Variation Gruffydd ap Llywelyn was also styled Griffith ap Llewelyn (?).2 
Birth* He was born circa 1011 at of Rhuddlan, Flintshire, Wales.2 
Marriage* He married Aldgyth of Mercia, daughter of Ælfgar III Earl of Mercia and Ælgifu of England, circa 1057.1,2,3 
Death* He died (slain) on 5 August 1063.1,2,3 
HTML* Br Weblinks:;
King of Wales.
 

Family Aldgyth of Mercia d. after 1086
Children
  1. Gwenla fil Griffith (?)
  2. Nesta of North Wales b. c 1057

Last Edited 12 Jul 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-1.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  3. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-3.

Aldgyth of Mercia1

F, d. after 1086, #2721


Father Ælfgar III Earl of Mercia2,3,4 b. circa 1030, d. 1062
Mother Ælgifu of England2,4 b. circa 997
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Reference 7072

Name Variation Aldgyth of Mercia was also styled Edith (?).1 
Name Variation Aldgyth of Mercia was also styled Agatha fil Algar (?).2 
Marriage* She married first Gruffydd ap Llywelyn, son of Llewelyn ap Seisyll and Angharad ferch Maredudd, circa 1057.1,2,5 
Marriage* She married second Harold II Godwinson, son of Godwin (?) and Githa (?), circa 1064.2,5 
Death* She died after 1086.2,3 

Family 1 Harold II Godwinson b. 1022, d. 14 October 1066
Child
  1. Harold III (?) d. a 1086

Family 2 Gruffydd ap Llywelyn b. circa 1011, d. 5 August 1063
Children
  1. Gwenla fil Griffith (?)
  2. Nesta of North Wales b. c 1057

Last Edited 12 Jul 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 177-1.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  3. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 176A-4.
  4. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-2.
  5. [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 21-3.

Sir John le Strange of Blackmere1,2

M, b. 26 January 1306/7, d. 21 July 1349, #2722


 

Father Sir Fulk le Strange of Blackmere1 b. circa 1267, d. 23 January 1324/25
Mother Eleanor Gifford b. 1275, d. before 1325
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Charts Pedigree for Anne Marbury

Title* Sir John le Strange of Blackmere held the title of 2nd Lord Strange of Blackmere.3 
Birth* He was born on 26 January 1306/7.3 
Birth Another source reports that Sir John le Strange of Blackmere was born circa 1306/7 (aged 18 on 23 Jan 1324/5).2 
Event-Misc* John, son of Fulk le Strange, is made Custos of his lands at £400 rent on 1 August 1325.2 
Event-Misc Proved his age and did homage on 26 February 1326/27.4 
Marriage* He married Ankaret le Boteler, daughter of Sir William le Boteler of Wem and Ela de Herdeburgh, before 1328.3 
Summoned* He was summoned to Parliament by writs directed Johanni Lestraunge from 23 October 1330 to 20 April 1344.3 
Event-Misc He accompanied the King to Normandy and was present at the seige of Crecy and Calais in 1346.3 
Summoned He was summoned to Parliament by writs directed Johanni Lestraunge de Blakemere between 1 January 1348/49 and 10 March 1348/49.3 
Death* He died on 21 July 1349 at age 42.5,3 

Family Ankaret le Boteler d. 8 October 1361
Marriage* He married Ankaret le Boteler, daughter of Sir William le Boteler of Wem and Ela de Herdeburgh, before 1328.3 
Children
  1. Hamon le Strange
  2. Eleanor le Strange d. 20 Apr 1396
  3. Fulk le Strange b. c 1330, d. c 1349
  4. Sir John le Strange b. 19 Apr 1332, d. 12 May 1361

Last Edited 23 Apr 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 8-32.
  2. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 4, p. 295.
  3. [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Blackmere 8.
  4. [S301] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Robert Abell, p. 232.
  5. [S230] Adrian Channing, Le Strange in "Origin of Strange," listserve message 11 Apr 2003.

Sir Fulk le Strange of Blackmere1

M, b. circa 1267, d. 23 January 1324/25, #2723


 

Father Sir Robert le Strange2 d. before 10 September 1276
Mother Eleanor de Whitchurch2 d. circa 1304
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Title* Sir Fulk le Strange of Blackmere held the title of Seneschal of Aquitaine, Lord Stange of Blackmere.3 
Arms* His arms were De argent a ii lions passanz de goules (Parl., Stepney).4
Birth* He was born circa 1267.2,4 
Event-Misc* S. of Rob. le Strange, who before going to the Holy Land enfeoffed him of Sutton Madok Manor, Salop. On 13 September 1276.4 
Event-Misc* Aged 21-2, bro. h. of Jn. le Strange, s. of Rob. le Strange by Eleanor, d. coh. of Wm. de Blauminster on 18 June 1289.4 
Event-Misc* Going to Gascony for the King, he has Lic. to cut wood val. £40 in his wood of Chalghton in Porcestre Forest on 14 July 1294.4 
Feudal* He held Chauton Manor, Hants., late of Hamo le Strange, and for his good service in Gascony has quittance of £24 owing by Hamo as Sheriff of Hants. On 3 March 1297.4 
Summoned* He was summoned to serve over seas. On 7 July 1297.4 
Summoned He was summoned to serve against the Scots on 25 May 1298.4 
Protection* He was granted letters of protection going to Scotland for the King with Wm. le Latimer on 16 November 1299.4 
Event-Misc He is to summon Kts. and others of Cheshire to the King at Carlisle on 14 January 1300.4 
Event-Misc Sealed letter to the Pope as lord of Corfham in 1301.4 
Event-Misc* Fulk le Strange is Custos of the lands of Richard FitzAlan in Salop and Wales on 22 October 1305.5 
Marriage* He married Eleanor Gifford, daughter of Sir John Gifford and Maud de Clifford, before 1307.2,4,6 
Event-Misc* Dispensation to Fulk le Strange, lord of Witechirche, and Margaret (als. Eleanor), d. of late Jn. Giffard, lord of Corsham, to continue married and their issue legitimate, though related in 4th degree on 20 December 1307.4 
Summoned He was summoned to Parliament between 4 March 1309 and 26 December 1323.7 
Event-Misc Appointed Commissioner in Cheshire on 4 May 1309.4 
Event-Misc He complains that being an adherent of Thos., E. of Lancaster, though having safe conduct, his goods were seized to the King on 31 December 1312.4 
Event-Misc He was pardoned re Gaveston on 16 October 1313.4 
Event-Misc Granted amnesty re siege of La Pole Castle and deeds of arms in Powys on 6 November 1313.8 
Feudal He held Blaunchminster (Whitchurch), Rocardyne, Corsham als. Corfham, Longenolr', and Sutton in Salop, Chalston, Clanfield, Blendworth, and Catherington, Hants on 5 March 1318.8 
Event-Misc Pardoned as an adherent of Thos. of Lancaster on 22 October 1318.8 
Event-Misc He is a commissioner to make peace with Robert the Bruce. On 19 January 1321.8 
Summoned He was summoned to march against the rebels on 14 February 1322.8 
Protection* He was granted letters of protection going to Gascony for the King on 6 May 1322.8 
Event-Misc Has lic. to crenellate his dwelling place of Whitecherche on 14 July 1322.8 
Event-Misc He was Senschal of Gascony on 2 June 1323.8 
Death* He died shortly before 23 Jan 1324/25, holding Manors of Chalghton (Chawton) as 1 Fee in Hants., Wrocworthyn and Whitchurch, Salop, and in right of his w. Eleanor, dec., Corfham Castle as 1 Fee in Salop, and 1/3 of Thornhagh Manor, Notts., and left s. h. John, 18. He and 2 others held 15 Fees at Gresham, howton, Aylmerton, and elsewhere in Norf., late of Aymer, E. of Pembroke. 2,8 

Family Eleanor Gifford b. 1275, d. before 1325
Marriage* He married Eleanor Gifford, daughter of Sir John Gifford and Maud de Clifford, before 1307.2,4,6 
Children
  1. Elizabeth le Strange
  2. Hamo le Strange
  3. Maud le Strange
  4. Sir John le Strange of Blackmere b. 26 Jan 1306/7, d. 21 Jul 1349
  5. Fulk le Strange b. c 1330, d. bt 30 Aug 1349 - 2 Sep 1349

Last Edited 23 Apr 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 8-32.
  2. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 29A-30.
  3. [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Blackmere 8.
  4. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 4, p. 294.
  5. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 2, p. 31.
  6. [S301] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Robert Abell, p. 123.
  7. [S301] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Robert Abell, p. 231.
  8. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 4, p. 295.

Mary FitzAlan1

F, d. 1361, #2724


Father-Oth Sir Edmund FitzAlan2 b. 1 May 1285, d. 17 November 1326
Mother-Oth Alice de Warrenne2 b. between 1285 and 1287, d. before 23 May 1338
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Name Variation Mary FitzAlan was also styled Isabel FitzAlan.3 
Marriage* She married Sir John le Strange, son of Sir John le Strange of Blackmere and Ankaret le Boteler, before 1354.3,4,5,6,7 
Death-alt* She was also reported to have died in 1361.1 
Death She died on 29 August 1363.8 
Death She died on 29 August 1396.9,4 

Family Sir John le Strange b. 19 April 1332, d. 12 May 1361
Children
  1. John le Strange b. 1353, d. 1375
  2. Ankaret le Strange b. 1361, d. 1 Jun 1413

Last Edited 24 Dec 2004

Citations
  1. [S183] Jr. Meredith B. Colket, Marbury Ancestry, p. 36.
  2. [S213] Chris Philips,Corrections to Complete Peerage, online http://www.medievalgenealogy.org.uk/cp/.
  3. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 8-32.
  4. [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 34-7.
  5. [S183] Jr. Meredith B. Colket, Marbury Ancestry, p.36.
  6. [S234] David Faris, Plantagenet Ancestry, Talbot 8.
  7. [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Blackmere 9.
  8. [S234] David Faris, Plantagenet Ancestry, Cergeaux 10.
  9. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.

Sir William la Zouche Mortimer1

M, b. after 1274, d. 28 February 1336/37, #2725


Birth* Sir William la Zouche Mortimer was born after 1274.2 
Marriage* He married first Alice de Tony circa 26 October 1316.2 
Marriage* He married Eleanor de Clare, daughter of Sir Gilbert de Clare "the Red" and Joan of Acre, circa February 1329.1,3,4,5 
Criminal* He and Eleanor de Clare were ordered arrested on 5 February 1328/29.2 
Death* He died on 28 February 1336/37.4,5 
Burial* He was buried at Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire, England.5 

Family 1 Eleanor de Clare b. October 1292, d. 30 June 1337
Children
  1. William de Mortimer
  2. Hugh de Mortimer

Family 2 Alice de Tony b. between 1282 and 1285, d. before 8 January 1324/25

Last Edited 30 Oct 2004

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 8-30.
  2. [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Tony 8.
  3. [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 34-5.
  4. [S234] David Faris, Plantagenet Ancestry, Clare 11.
  5. [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Despenser 7.

Sir Richard Talbot M.P.1

M, b. circa 1305, d. 23 October 1356, #2726


Father Sir Gilbert Talbot2,3 b. 18 October 1276, d. 24 February 1346
Mother Anne le Boteler4
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Birth* Sir Richard Talbot M.P. was born circa 1305.1,5 
Event-Misc* Was taken in arms against the King with his father. On 13 March 1322 at Battle of Boroughbridge.5 
Marriage* He married Elizabeth Comyn, daughter of John Comyn and Joan de Valence, between 24 July 1326 and 23 March 1327.1,6,7,8 
Event-Misc Had letters of protection, being ready to cross the sea with the King. On 14 April 1329.5 
Event-Misc Summoned to parliament by writ directed Ricardo Talbot between 27 January 1332 and 20 September 1355.5 
Event-Misc Joined Edward Balliol in his invasion of Scotland, contrary to the King's orders, and was present at the defeat of the Scots by the "disinherited lords" at Dupplin Moor . On 12 August 1332 at Dupplin Moor, Scone, Scotland.5 
Event-Misc Sat as "dominus de Mar" in the Parliament held by Edward balliol and, as such, witnessed the treat of Newcastle, whereby Balliol surrendered Berwick, Roxburgh, etc, to Edward III, having previously received of Balliol a conditional grant of Kildrummy Castle, Aberdeen, 17 Feb. On 10 February 1334 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.5 
Event-Misc Was captured by the Scots and impresoned at Dumbarton; but after leaving hostages for his ransom of £2000, was brough south to the Marches under safe conduct from Edward III (2 Apr 1335). In September 1334 at Linlithgow, Scotland.5 
Event-Misc Keeper of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Justiciar of the lands in Scotland occupied by the King of England. On 21 December 1337 at Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England.5 
Event-Misc He was appointed keeper of Southampton. On 23 February 1340 at Southampton, Hampshire, England.7 
Event-Misc He served at the siege of Tournay. In July 1340 at Tournay, France.7 
Event-Misc He was a captain in the army of Sir William de Bohun which defeated Charles of Blois at Morlaix, when he took prisoner Geoffrey de Charny, one of the French leaders, and sent him to his castle at Goodrich, Hereford. On 30 September 1342 at Morlaix, France.7 
Event-Misc He was Steward of the King's household. In May 1345.7 
Event-Misc Although wounded earlier near the Seine, he was with the King at the battle of Crecy and at Calais. On 26 August 1346.7 
Event-Misc He had a license to found the priory of Austin Canons at Flanesford within the Lordship of Castle Goodrich. On 18 December 1346 at Flanesford Priory, Herefordshire, England.7 
Death* He died on 23 October 1356.1,6 
Burial* He was buried at Flanesford Priory, Herefordshire, England.7
Title* He held the title of 2nd Lord Talbot.5 

Family Elizabeth Comyn b. 1 November 1299, d. 20 November 1372
Marriage* He married Elizabeth Comyn, daughter of John Comyn and Joan de Valence, between 24 July 1326 and 23 March 1327.1,6,7,8 
Child
  1. Sir Gilbert Talbot M.P. b. c 1332, d. 24 Apr 1387

Last Edited 28 Oct 2004

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 95-31.
  2. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 84A-30.
  3. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 5, p. 3.
  4. [S301] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Robert Abell, p. 242.
  5. [S287] G. E. C[okayne], CP, XII - 612.
  6. [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 141-5.
  7. [S287] G. E. C[okayne], CP, XII - 613.
  8. [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Talbot 10.

Elizabeth Comyn1

F, b. 1 November 1299, d. 20 November 1372, #2727


 

Father John Comyn2,3,4,5 d. 10 February 1306
Mother Joan de Valence2,4
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Birth* Elizabeth Comyn was born on 1 November 1299.1,6,4 
Arms* Her arms were Sealed: Three Garbs (Birch).7 
Marriage* She married Sir Richard Talbot M.P., son of Sir Gilbert Talbot and Anne le Boteler, between 24 July 1326 and 23 March 1327.1,6,8,5 
Marriage* She married Sir John Bromwych between 21 February 1358 and 16 February 1361.4 
Death* She died on 20 November 1372 at age 73.1,4 

Family 1 Sir Richard Talbot M.P. b. circa 1305, d. 23 October 1356
Child
  1. Sir Gilbert Talbot M.P. b. c 1332, d. 24 Apr 1387

Family 2 Sir John Bromwych d. before 20 September 1388

Last Edited 30 Aug 2004

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 95-31.
  2. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 95-30.
  3. [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 141-4.
  4. [S287] G. E. C[okayne], CP, XII - 614.
  5. [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Talbot 10.
  6. [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 141-5.
  7. [S285] Leo van de Pas, 30 Jun 2004.
  8. [S287] G. E. C[okayne], CP, XII - 613.

John Comyn1

M, d. 10 February 1306, #2728


Father Sir John Comyn2,3 d. circa 1303
Mother Eleanor de Baliol2,4
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Name Variation John Comyn was also styled The Red Comyn.1,5 
Marriage* He married Joan de Valence, daughter of Sir William de Valence and Joan de Munchensi.1,5,6,7 
Event-Misc He was one of the leaders of a Scottish Army which raided Cumberland in March 1296.8 
Event-Misc* He was captured at Dunbar and sent to the Tower of London. On 27 April 1296.3,8 
Event-Misc John Comyn was released after giving his son John as hostage. On 30 July 1297.3,8 
Event-Misc At a meeting with other nobles he scuffled with Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick, and seized the Bruce by the throat. It was agreed that Comyn should be one of three guardians of the Kingdom. On 19 August 1299 at Peebles.8 
Event-Misc He defeated the English on 24 February 1302/3 at Rosslyn.8 
Event-Misc* Comyn was defeated by Edward I at Strathord, and was banished unless he would deliver William Waleys on 9 February 1303/4.8 
Event-Misc The fines for his rebellion were reduced to three years' rental from his estate. In October 1305.8 
Death* He died Murdered by Robert the Bruce on 10 February 1306 at Church of the Grey Friars, Dumfries, Scotland.1,5,8 
Title* He held the title of Lord of Badenoch.1,5 
HTML* Br Weblinks:;
Clan Comyn
The Clan Comyn (Cumming)
John Comyn
Electric Scotland.
 
Death Another source reports that John Comyn died on 5 April 1306 at Church of the Grey Friars, Dumfries, Scotland, He was murdered by Robert the Bruce.3 

Family Joan de Valence
Marriage* He married Joan de Valence, daughter of Sir William de Valence and Joan de Munchensi.1,5,6,7 
Children
  1. Sir John Comyn d. 1 Aug 1314
  2. Joan Comyn b. c 1295, d. b 24 Jul 1326
  3. Elizabeth Comyn b. 1 Nov 1299, d. 20 Nov 1372

Last Edited 12 Feb 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 95-30.
  2. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 95-29.
  3. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, p. 231.
  4. [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 141-3.
  5. [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 141-4.
  6. [S287] G. E. C[okayne], CP, XII - 614.
  7. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 5, p. 91.
  8. [S301] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Robert Abell, p. 64.

Joan de Valence1

F, #2729


Father Sir William de Valence1,2,3 b. circa 1226, d. before 18 May 1296
Mother Joan de Munchensi4 d. before 21 September 1307
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Marriage* Joan de Valence married John Comyn, son of Sir John Comyn and Eleanor de Baliol.1,5,3,6 

Family John Comyn d. 10 February 1306
Children
  1. Sir John Comyn d. 1 Aug 1314
  2. Joan Comyn b. c 1295, d. b 24 Jul 1326
  3. Elizabeth Comyn b. 1 Nov 1299, d. 20 Nov 1372

Last Edited 4 Nov 2004

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 95-30.
  2. [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 148-3.
  3. [S287] G. E. C[okayne], CP, XII - 614.
  4. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 154-29.
  5. [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 141-4.
  6. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 5, p. 91.

Sir William de Valence1

M, b. circa 1226, d. before 18 May 1296, #2730


 

Father Hugh X of Lusignan2,3,4,5 b. before 1196, d. after 6 June 1249
Mother Isabella of Angoulême2,6 b. 1188, d. 31 May 1246
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Name Variation Sir William de Valence was also styled William de Lusignan.1 
Title* He held the title of Earl of Pembroke.1 
Arms* His arms were Burulle d'argent et d'azure a merloz de gules bordeans (Walford). Barry arg. and az. an orle of martlets gu. (Charles, St. George, Segar). Barry arg. and az. (M. Paris I).7
Burial* He was buried at Westminster Abbey, London, England.2 
Name Variation Sir William de Valence was also styled Valencia.8 
Birth* He was born circa 1226.3,4 
Marriage* He married Joan de Munchensi, daughter of Sir Warin de Munchensi and Joan Marshall, on 13 August 1247.9,4 
Knighted* He was knighted on 13 October 1247.3,7 
Event-Misc* On crusade on 6 March 1250.3 
Event-Misc He had a weir on 9 July 1252 at Oppen, Gloucestershire.7 
Event-Misc Indult granted to him, E. of Pembroke, for merits of the brother the King, to choose a confessor on 26 July 1255.7 
Event-Misc* The King assigns to his wife Joan £400 p.a. for maintenance whilst Wm. is out of the realm on 10 January 1259.7 
Event-Misc Admission to the King's grace, and restitution of his lands and Hereford Castle, and of his charters and treasure in the New Temple on 30 April 1261.7 
Event-Misc* Wm. de Valence was an executor of Aymer de Valence, Bishop of Winchester. On 15 January 1263.7 
Event-Misc He was the King's proctor to France on 5 February 1263.7 
Event-Misc He was made Custos of Mitford Castle and lands of Roger de Bertram, who was captured fighting against the King at Northampton on 8 May 1264.7 
Event-Misc* Gilbert, Earl of Gloucester, is made Custos of his lands in Pembrokeshire and others of his lands in Surrey and Sussex on 8 June 1264.7 
Excommunication* He and Joan de Munchensi were excommunicated on 24 May 1265 The King requires the Archbishop of Carterbury to excommunicate them, but will do them justice in his court.7 
Event-Misc They have drawn Prince Edward to their party, and the King asks Simon de Montfort, jun., Brian de Gouiz, Adam Gurdun, and others to oppose them. (P.R.) on 28 June 1265.7 
Event-Misc* Wm. de Valence seized lands at Northall, Middlesex, and 90 acres and 10/- rent at Fincham, Norfolk, with Dochelinton Manor, Oxon., after Evesham, and also Remeham town, Berks., of Sir Peter de Montfort, the manor being worth £20. His bailiffs sezied Wendesclive town, Berks., val. 18 m., and took land val. £20 of the Abbot of Abindon at Dumbelton, Glou. He now holds Hallingesberi-Walle, Ess., and Kemesing Manor, Kent, was lately restored to him. Mich. 1265.7 
Event-Misc* Wm. de Valence lately captured Haverford Castle from Humphry de Bohun, jun., and has grant thereof to him and heirs in minority of the daus. of Humphry and of the heirs of Joan, wid. of Humphry. On 12 November 1265.7 
Event-Misc* Grant to him lands late of Wm. de Monte Caniso, the King's enemy. On 21 June 1266.7 
Event-Misc William de Monte Caniso has ransomed his lands under the Award of Kenilworth, and they are restored to him. On 14 December 1267.7 
Event-Misc For his service to the King and Prince Edward, he has grant of mthe marriage of the heir of Henry de Hastings on 7 March 1269.7 
Event-Misc Commissioner to treat with Llewellyn ap Griffin, Prince of Wales on 26 May 1270.7 
Event-Misc Grant that if he die before his heirs are of age, his Exors. may dispose of his wardships and marriages according to his will on 4 August 1270.10 
Event-Misc A Flemish merchant lately brought cloth and fur trimming and was imprisoned in Rochester Castle. Wm. de Valence mainperns him, saying that the stuff was for him, and the man is kept in prison for William on 23 April 1274.10 
Event-Misc He is made Custos of Kilgaran Castle and lands of St. Clare, late of Geo. de Cantilupo, at £46 rent on 12 May 1275.10 
Event-Misc The King and his brother Wm. de Valence purpose a marriage between Jn. fil. Henry de Hastings and Isabella, d. of Wm. de V., related in 3rd and 4th degrees, to settle enmity between their families. Dispensation to be granted if the marriage will conduce to peace in England. On 15 July 1275.10 
Event-Misc* Grant to Wm. de Valencia custody of his lands and marriage of heirs on 11 November 1275.11 
Event-Misc* Wm. de Valence is Exor. of Geof. de Lusignan, the King's uncle on 26 May 1277.10 
Event-Misc* Thomas de Weyland arbitrated a dispute between Roger E. of Norfolk and William de Valencia in April 1279.12 
Event-Misc Livery to him of Bergavenny Castle and lands, inheritance of Jn. de Hastings, a minor, at 400 m. rent on 26 February 1281.10 
Event-Misc He is made Justice in West Wales on 28 July 1282.10 
Summoned* He was summoned to Parliament on 30 September 1283 at Shrewsbury.10 
Event-Misc Geof. de Genevill and w. Matilda owe Wm. de Valence £1200, partly for marriage of Gerald, s. h. of Thos. FitzGerald, a minor, by demise of Thos. de Clare on 16 December 1283.10 
Protection* He was granted letters of protection going over seas with the King on 21 April 1286.10 
Protection He was granted letters of protection going to Gascony for the King on 24 October 1286.10 
Event-Misc He is to attack Rhys ap Merduc on 14 November 1287.10 
Event-Misc He held the lands of Sir William Comyn during his minority on 14 December 1287.10 
Event-Misc He is a commissioner to survey the state of Wales on 16 February 1288.10 
Event-Misc Having built and endowed a hospital for the poor and sick at Tenebit, he has lic. to have a chapel and chaplain there on 6 October 1289.8 
Event-Misc He witnesses in Westminster Abbey, delivery of the heart of Henry III to the abbess of Fontevraud for burial at Fontevraud on 3 December 1291.8 
Event-Misc Order to deliver Godrich Castle to him and wife Joan till next Parliament on 20 August 1292.8 
Death* He died before 18 May 1296.4 
Inquisition Post Mor At the inquisition post mortem of Sir William de Valence, on 24 May 1296, he held Manors of Dunham, Notts., Geynesburgh, Lincos., Waddone, Glou., Bampton, Oxon., Inteberne, Worc., Cumptone-Pundelarch, Dors., Ixning, Kentewell, Roydon, and Wrydelington, Suff., and Nyweton, Hants., mess. and lands at Gt., Lit., and Pont-Eyland, Merdesfen, and Calverdon, Northumb., Chardesly, Bucks., and in Co.'s Wexford and Kilkenny, with Goodrich Castle, Here., and leaving s. h. Ayer, 21-8.8 
Burial He was buried at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, Middlesex, England.5 

Family Joan de Munchensi d. before 21 September 1307
Marriage* He married Joan de Munchensi, daughter of Sir Warin de Munchensi and Joan Marshall, on 13 August 1247.9,4 
Children
  1. Joan de Valence
  2. John de Valence d. Jan 1276/77
  3. Margaret de Valence
  4. William de Valence "le Juene" d. 16 Jun 1282
  5. Isabel de Valence d. 5 Oct 1305
  6. Agnes de Valence
  7. Aymer de Valence b. c 1270, d. 23 Jun 1324

Last Edited 5 Jan 2005

Citations
  1. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 95-30.
  2. [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
  3. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 80-29.
  4. [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 148-3.
  5. [S285] Leo van de Pas, 30 Jun 2004.
  6. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 154-28.
  7. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 5, p. 89.
  8. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 5, p. 91.
  9. [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 154-29.
  10. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 5, p. 90.
  11. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 4, p. 262.
  12. [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 5, p. 184.

Sir John Comyn1

M, d. circa 1303, #2731


 

Father Sir John Comyn2 d. after 1273
Mother Amabilia (?)2
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Arms* His arms were Gules iii garbes d'or (Walford, Charles, St. George, Guillim, Camden).3
Name Variation Sir John Comyn was also styled The Black Comyn.1,4 
Marriage* He married Eleanor de Baliol, daughter of Sir John de Baliol and Devorguilla of Galloway, between 1279 and 1283.1,4,5 
Event-Misc He was present at the Convention of Roxburgh, where the marriage of margaret, daughter of King Alexander III, was agreed upon. In 1281.6 
Event-Misc He was one of the Scottish magnates engaged to maintain the title of the Maid of Norway to the throne of Scotland upon the death of her grandfather. On 5 February 1283/84.6 
Event-Misc* Jn. Comyn and w. Eleanor, staying in Galloway nominate attorneys in England on 6 April 1284.3 
Event-Misc He was appointed one of the six guardians of the Kingdom of Scotland in 1286.6 
Event-Misc He was an ambassador to the King of Norway concerning the marriage of the Maid of Norway. In 1289.6 
Occupation* He was a Keeper of Scotland on 28 August 1290.3 
Summoned* He was summoned to serve in Gascony on 1 September 1294.3 
(Witness) Event-Misc He was a witness to Charter as King of Scotland on 3 July 1295.3 
Event-Misc* Sir John Comyn swore fealty to Edward I of England following the death of the Maid of Norway on 10 July 1296.7 
Event-Misc King has lent him Geddington Manor, Northants., and gives him 12 does, with Lic. to hunt the hare, fox, and cat. On 12 October 1296.3 
Event-Misc Received gift