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Robert de Ferrières
(1062 - 1139)
From Palmer, Charles Ferrers Raymund (1819-1900), The History of the Town and Castle of Tamworth, in the Counties of Stafford and Warwick, 1845, p. 363 et seq
Robert de Ferrers, for his services in war against Maud's supporter, David k. of Scots, was, in 1138, created earl of Derby, by Stephen. He d. in 1139; leaving, by Hadewise,
i. Isolda, m. to Steph. de Beauchamp.
ii. Matilda, m. to Bertrand de Verdon. m. Robert, his heir.
iv. A dau., m. to Walcheline Maminot.
v. Walcheline, baron of Okeham, co.of Rutland, 1164 ; living 1191. He had i. Hugh, baron of Okeham, who m. the dau. and h. of Hugh de Say; living 1197, but d. p. u. Wil., d.v.p. and s. p. And m. Isabell, m. to Rog. de Mortimer; heiress of her brother.
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thePeerage.com
Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby1
M, #158537, b. circa 1090, d. 1162
Last Edited=13 Oct 2014
Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby was born circa 1090 at Derbyshire, England.1 He was the son of Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby and Hawise de Vitre.1 He married Margaret Peverel, daughter of William Peverel and Alice de Lancaster, in 1135 at Nottinghamshire, England.1 He died in 1162 at Merevale, Warwickshire, England.1,2
He succeeded to the title of 2nd Earl of Derby in 1139.
Child of Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby and Margaret Peverel
William de Ferrers, 3rd Earl of Derby+1 b. 1140, d. a 31 Dec 1189
Citations
[S125] Richard Glanville-Brown, online, Richard Glanville-Brown (RR 2, Milton, Ontario, Canada), downloaded 17 August 2005.
[S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
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Baddesley Clinton, its manor, church, and hall, Rev. Henry Norris (1887), p. 103
William de Ferrers. For a period he was styled Robert. In 1165 he was certified as holding 79 knights' fees. He was a supporter of prince Henry in the rebellion of 1172, and in the following year prince Res of Wales as an ally of the king besieged his castle at Tutbury whilst he retaliated by sacking and burning the castle at Nottingham.
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From Wikipedia
Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby
Robert I de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby (c. 1062 – 1139) was born in Derbyshire, England, a younger son of Henry de Ferrières and his wife Bertha Roberts (I'Aigle). His father, born in Ferrières, Normandy, France accompanied William the Conqueror during his invasion of England. The family was rewarded with a grant of Tutbury Castle in Staffordshire and 114 manors in Derbyshire.
Robert's elder brother William's main interests were in France. He joined Robert Curthose and was captured at Tinchebrai. His other brother Engenulf died shortly after his father and so Robert succeeded to the estates in 1088.
From the beginning, he gave great support to Henry I. As part of his tenure of Duffield Frith in 1129–30, he is on record as having interests in lead mines at Wirksworth. At about this time he granted the church of Potterspury, Northamptonshire, to Bernard the Scribe.
It is, however, during his last years that he is most in evidence as a leading supporter of King Stephen. He took a large body of Derbyshire men northwards to assist in repelling an invasion of the Scots under King David I of Scotland, nominally on the behalf of Matilda. Little actual fighting took place, but Thurstan, Archbishop of York, won the Battle of the Standard on Stephen's behalf, fought near Northallerton, on 22, August, 1138.
Robert was mainly instrumental in securing the victory for his Sovereign, who for this and other important services created him Earl of Derby, although charters and chronicles during this period refer to him interchangeably as Earl Ferrers, earl of Nottingham or earl of Derby.
He died in the following year (1139) and was succeeded in his earldom by his second but eldest surviving son Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby often known as Robert de Ferrars the Younger.
As with most Norman lords, the Ferrers brought their Norman underlords to England with them – in this case, the Curzon (of Kedleston), Livet (Levett) and Boscherville (Baskerville) families, who held their fiefs in Normandy from the Ferrers, and who subsequently held their English lands from Ferrers as well. (The undertenant family names derive from Notre-Dame-de-Courson, Livet-en-Ouche and Boscherville, all part of the Ferrers barony in Normandy.) These undertenant retained their ties to the Ferrers after the families had moved to England following the Norman Conquest.[1]
References
Calendar of Documents Preserved in France, Calvados: Part 1, J. Horace Round (ed.), Institute of Historical Research, British History Online
Ancestral Roots of Certain American Colonists Who Came to America Before 1700 by Frederick Lewis Weis, Line 55-26
Jones, M.,(2004) Ferrers, Robert de, first Earl Ferrers (d. 1139)’', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press[ accessed 28 Oct 2007]
Bland, W., 1887 Duffield Castle: A lecture at the Temperance Hall, Wirksworth, Derbyshire Advertiser
Loyd, Lewis, 1951 "The Origins of Some Anglo Norman Families," Harleian Society [1]
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Sources for Robert de Ferrers
1 thePeerage.com: A Genealogical Survey of the Peerage of Britain as Well as the Royal Families of Europe, (accessed 08/28/2011).
2 Wikipedia, "Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby", (accessed 08/28/2011).
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MEDIEVAL LANDS, A prosopography of medieval European noble and royal families, by Charles Cawley
Ferrers: http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/ENGLISHNOBILITYMEDIEVAL3D-K.htm#RobertFerrersDerbydied1139
Earl of Derby: http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/ENGLISH%20NOBILITY%20MEDIEVAL1.htm#_Toc434831793
Chapter 3. DERBY
The Ferrers family received grants of estates in Derbyshire after the Norman conquest. Robert de Ferrers was created Earl of Derby in 1138 as a reward for his services fighting the Scots at the battle of the Standard, although he and his immediate successors are referred to in contemporary charters as "comes de Ferrariis"[303]. The Earldom of Derby was forfeited by Robert Earl of Derby in 1266, and was granted to Edmund "Crouchback" Earl of Lancaster, son of King Henry III, who did not use the title[304]. Edmund's grandson, Henry of Lancaster (who succeeded his father as Earl of Lancaster in 1345), was created Earl of Derby 16 Mar 1337. His estates in Derbyshire were inherited by his older daughter Blanche who married (as his first wife) John "of Gaunt" Duke of Lancaster, son of King Edward III. They were merged with the crown when John's son succeeded as King Henry IV in 1399. King Henry VII revived the earldom in 1485 in favour of Thomas Stanley, his stepfather. The earldom remained in the Stanley family until the present day.
A. EARLS of DERBY 1138-1266 (FERRERS)
ROBERT de Ferrers, son of HENRI Sire de Ferrières et de Chambrais & his wife Bertha --- (-1139). “Henricus de Ferrariis” founded a church “apud castellum meum Tuttesbury”, for the souls of “…uxoris mee Berte et filiorum meorum Engenulphi W, Roberti ac filiarum mearum…”[305]. He succeeded his father in 1101 in the greater part of his English possessions. “Robertus comes de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory by undated charter after succeeding “in hereditatem bonæ memoriæ Henrici patris mei”[306]. The 1130 Pipe Roll records "Robt de Ferrar" in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire in respect of "Werchesworda" and in Staffordshire[307]. He was created Earl of Derby by King Stephen: Richard Prior of Hexham’s De Gestis Regis Stephani et de Bello Standardii records that King Stephen created "Robertum de Ferrers" as "in Derbiensi-scyra [comes]" after the battle of the Standard in Aug 1138[308].
m HAWISE, daughter of ---. “Robertus junior comes de Notingham” donated property to Tutbury Priory by charter dated 1141 which names “Hauwisiæ matris meæ”[309]. The Complete Peerage identifies her as Hawise de Vitré, daughter of André [I] Seigneur de Vitré & his wife Agnès de Mortain, but cites no supporting evidence[310]. Europäische Stammtafeln[311] identifies her as Hawise de Laval, daughter of Guy [II] Sire de Laval & his second wife Cecilia ---, although the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. According to Domesday Descendants[312], "there is no convincing evidence as to her identity".
Earl Robert & his wife had two children:
1. ROBERT (-before 1160, bur Merevale Abbey). “Robertus comes junior de Ferariis” confirmed donations to Tutbury by “avus meus Henricus…Egenulfus patruus meus…Robertus pater meus”, naming “Nigellus de Albiniaco et Amicia filia avi mei”[313]. He succeeded his father in 1139 as Earl [of Derby]. [Earl of Nottingham]: “Robertus junior comes de Notingham” donated property to Tutbury Priory by charter dated 1141 which names “Hauwisiæ matris meæ”[314]. He founded the abbey of Merevale, Warwickshire, where he was buried[315]. m (before 1139) MARGARET, daughter of [WILLIAM Peveril of Nottingham & his first wife Oddona ---] ([1123/26]-)]. “Robertus comes de Ferrariis” granted property “in Stebbingis…per Margaretam comitissam uxorem meam” to Morice FitzGeoffrey by charter dated “VI Kal Oct IV anno imperii Regis Stephani” (1139)[316]. Her parentage is suggested by the charter of John King of England which names “Willelmo de Ferrariis comiti” as heir to territories of “Willelmi Peverell”[317]. If this parentage is correct, Margaret is unlikely to have been born outside the narrow date range estimated above, which would also indicate that her marriage took place only shortly before the date of this charter. Earl Robert & his wife had [three] children:
a) WILLIAM (-killed in battle Acre 1190 before 21 Oct). “Willielmus comes de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory, for the soul of “uxoris meæ Sibillæ et liberorum meorum”, by charter which names “antecessores mei…Henricus de Ferrariis et Engenulphus et Robertus avus meus et Robertus comes pater meus”[318]. He succeeded his father [before 1160) as Earl [of Derby]. “Robertus [mistake for Willielmus] comes de Ferrariis” donated property to Dore Abbey, for the souls of “Sibilla de Braosa, uxoris meæ matris W. filii mei et sua, et…Bertæ (fuit filia Milonis comitis Herefordiæ) matris uxoris meæ”, by undated charter[319]. He participated in the Third Crusade and died during the siege of Acre[320]. The Annals of Margan record the death in 1190 of “Willelmus comes Ferrariis”[321]. Matthew Paris records the death at Acre in 1191 of "comes de Ferariis"[322]. A letter dated 21 Oct 1190, recording the arrival of the archbishop of Canterbury at Tyre, names “...comes de Ferreres...” among those who had died [in Palestine][323]. m [as her first husband,] SIBYL de Briouse, daughter of WILLIAM [II] de Briouse Lord of Bramber & his wife Bertha of Hereford (-after 5 Feb 1228). “Willielmus comes de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory, for the soul of “uxoris meæ Sibillæ et liberorum meorum”, by charter which names “antecessores mei…Henricus de Ferrariis et Engenulphus et Robertus avus meus et Robertus comes pater meus”[324]. “Robertus [mistake for Willielmus] comes de Ferrariis” donated property to Dore Abbey, for the souls of “Sibilla de Braosa, uxoris meæ matris W. filii mei et sua, et…Bertæ (fuit filia Milonis comitis Herefordiæ) matris uxoris meæ”, by undated charter[325]. The Complete Peerage states that this charter is considered to be a fabrication, and that there is no other proof of the parentage of William’s wife[326]. However, another document indicates Sibyl’s parentage: a charter of John King of England relating to Briouse properties, dated 1212, recites the history of the king’s turbulent relationship with the family and includes a record that “Willielmus de Breosa...Matildis de Heya uxor sua et W. comes de Ferar. nepos suus et Adam de Porter qui sororem suam habuit in uxorem” petitioned the king (presumably in [1209/10])[327]. While confirming that the mother of William de Ferrers Earl of Derby was the sister of William [III] de Briouse, this document does not state that she was the same daughter of William [II] de Briouse who married Adam de Port. Confirmation of this fact awaits the emergence of a primary source which records that Adam’s second wife was named Sibyl. [Sibyl may have married secondly as his second wife, Adam de Port.] Earl William & his wife had [four] children:
i) WILLIAM (-22 Sep 1247). “Willielmus comes de Ferrariis, filius Willielmi comitis de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory, for the soul of “Agnetis uxoris meæ”, by undated charter[328]. He succeeded his father in 1190 as Earl of Derby.
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ii) [MILLICENT . A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Milesaunt filia --- comitis Derbeyæ” was the first wife of “domini Rogeri”[329]. This has not been corroborated from other primary sources, but, if it is correct, her father must have been William 3rd Earl of Derby. m as his first wife, ROGER [III] de Mortimer, son of HUGH [II] de Mortimer & his wife Matilda de Rumilly (-before 19 Aug 1214, bur Wigmore).]
iii) PETRONILLA de Ferrers (-after her husband, bur Stone). "---" [name omitted] made a fine "de voluntate et assensu Milisente q fuit ux Hervei Bagot", the order specifying that "ipsa Milisenta" donated "in vita sua tercia parte toci terre sue…cum Petronilla sorore com de Ferrar" whom "Herveus de Stafford" married, dated 1214[330]. m (1214 or before) HERVEY Bagot of Stafford, son of HERVEY Bagot & his wife Millicent de Stafford (-[Nov 1236/12 May 1237], bur Stone).
iv) [ROBERT de Ferrers (-4 Dec 1225). A writ ordered pardon of a fine that "Robert de Ferrers had made…with the king’s father" for marrying "Joan daughter of William of Buckland", dated 9 May 1221[331]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Robertus de Ferrariis” died in 1225[332]. His precise relationship with the family of the Earls of Derby has not yet been ascertained. However, from a chronological point of view it is possible that he was the son of Earl William. m as her first husband, JOANNA de Bocland, daughter of WILLIAM de Bocland & his wife Matilda de Say (-before 16 Nov 1251). "Robertus de Ferrariis" paid a fine for marrying "Johanna filia Willelmi de Boclaund cum terris…que fuerunt eiusdem Willelmi", with saving for "matri ipsius Johanne q fuit ux predicti Willelmi…dote et maritagio suo", dated [Apr] 1216[333]. Bracton lists a claim by "Willelmus de Aurenches et Matillis uxor eius, Johannes de Bouilla et Hauissia uxor eius" against "Robertum de Ferrariis et Johannam uxorem eius", dated 1218, for "hereditate Willelmi de Boclonde patris earum", noting that "Matillis et Cecilia [error for Hawisia] sunt sorores sororis [error for uxoris] sue [=predicti Willelmi]"[334]. A writ ordered pardon of a fine that "Robert de Ferrers had made…with the king’s father" for marrying "Joan daughter of William of Buckland", dated 9 May 1221[335]. She married secondly Simon d’Avranches. A table in The Complete Peerage shows that she married secondly Geoffrey d’Avranches[336]. This is incorrect, her actual second husband being Geoffrey’s brother Simon d’Avranches, as shown by documents shown in Avranches chapter of the document UNTITLED ENGLISH NOBILITY. A writ dated 16 Nov "37 Hen III", after the death of "Joan de Ferres alias de Ferrers", names as her heir "John de Everenges alias de Averenges her son aged 23"[337].]
b) MATILDA de Ferrers . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m BERTRAM de Verdun, son of NORMAN de Verdun & his wife Lesceline de Clinton (-[1191]).
c) [ISOLDE de Ferrers (-after 1185). The Rotuli de Dominabus of 1185 records property “in Bernewelle…de feodo comitis” held by “Ysowda, que fuit uxor Stephani de Bello-Campo, et filia comitis de Ferrariis”, adding that she has “i filium et v filias”[338]. It is assumed that Isolde was the daughter of Robert Earl of Derby (died before 1160) but it is not impossible that she was the daughter of Robert’s father. m as his second wife, STEPHEN de Beauchamp, son of RICHARD de Beauchamp & his wife --- (-before 1185).]
2. ISABEL de Ferrers . Her parentage and marriage are recorded in Domesday Descendants, which does not cite the corresponding source reference[339]. m ROBERT [I] de Cauz, son of --- (-after 1130).
The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the following members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise indicated below.
WILLIAM de Ferrers, son of WILLIAM de Ferrers Earl of Derby & his wife Sibyl de Briouse (-22 Sep 1247). “Willielmus comes de Ferrariis, filius Willielmi comitis de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory, for the soul of “Agnetis uxoris meæ”, by undated charter[340]. He succeeded his father in 1190 as Earl of Derby. “Willielmus de Ferrariis comes Derbiæ” confirmed donations to Derley Priory, for the soul of “uxoris meæ Agnetis”, by undated charter[341]. The Annales Londonienses record the death in 1246 of "Willelmus comes de Ferreres"[342]. The Annals of Burton record the death “X Kal Oct” in 1247 of “Willelmus de Ferrariis…comes Derbeiæ”[343].
m (1192) AGNES [Alice] of Chester, daughter of HUGH Earl of Chester & his wife Bertrade de Montfort (-2 Nov 1247). The Annales Londonienses record that "Ranulphus comes Cestriæ" had four sisters, of whom "tertia…Agnes" married "comiti de Ferrariis, id est Derby, Willelmo seniori"[344]. “Willielmus comes de Ferrariis, filius Willielmi comitis de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory, for the soul of “Agnetis uxoris meæ”, by undated charter[345]. Lady of Chartley, Staffordshire, and Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire, following her brother's death in 1232[346]. “Willielmus de Ferrariis comes Derbiæ” confirmed donations to Derley Priory, for the soul of “uxoris meæ Agnetis”, by undated charter[347]. The Annals of Burton record the death “X Kal Oct” in 1247 of “Willelmus de Ferrariis…comes Derbeiæ” and “IV Non Nov” of “Agnes comitissa uxor eius”[348].
Earl William & his wife had four children:
1. WILLIAM (-Evington, near Leicester 28 Mar 1254, bur Merevale Abbey). The Annales Londonienses name "Willelmum juniorem qui fuit comes de Ferrariis" as the son of "Willelmo seniore" & his wife[349]. He succeeded his father in 1247 as Earl of Derby. The Annals of Tewkesbury record the death in 1254 of “comes de Ferrers”[350]. The Annals of Burton record the death “V Kal Apr apud Eventonam” in 1254 of “Willelmus comes de Ferrariis comes Derbeiæ” and his burial “in capitulo de Mirevalle II Kal Apr”[351]. m firstly (before 14 May 1219) SIBYL Marshal, daughter of WILLIAM Marshal Earl of Pembroke & his wife Isabel Ctss of Pembroke (-before 1238). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire records that "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla" married "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ"[352]. m secondly (1238) MARGARET de Quincy, daughter of ROGER de Quincy Earl of Winchester & his first wife Helen of Galloway (-before 12 Mar 1281). The Annales Londonienses name "Margarete countesse de Ferreres et Eleyne la Zusche et la countesse de Bougham" as the three daughters of "Eleyn countesse de Wynton"[353]. A charter dated 3 Dec 1274 records the homage of "Margaret de Ferariis countess of Derby, eldest daughter and one of the heirs of Roger de Quency eael of Wynton" for her part of the lands "lately held in dower by Alianora de Vaux late countess of Wynton widow of the said Roger"[354]. Inquisitions after a writ "9 Edw I" following the death 15 Apr of "Margaret de Ferrariis countess of Derbeye" name her son “William de Ferrariis...”[355]. Earl William & his first wife had seven children:
a) AGNES (-11 May 1295, bur Scarborough, Greyfriars). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that Agnes married "Willielmo de Vescy"[356]. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “prima, Agnes de Vescy, mater domini Johannis et Domini Willelmi de Vescy…”[357]. A manuscript concerning the founders of Watton priory records that “Willielmum de Vescy secundum” married “Agnete filia comitis de Ferrariis”[358]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[359]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[360]. A manuscript of Malton Priory records the death “1295 V Id Mai” of “domina Agnes de Vescy, mater eiusdem” (referring to “Johannes de Vesey”)[361]. m (before 1244) as his second wife, WILLIAM de Vescy of Alnwick and Malton, son of EUSTACE de Vescy & his wife Margaret of Scotland (-Gascony before 7 Oct 1253, bur Watton Priory, Yorkshire).
b) ISABEL (-before 26 Nov 1260). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that Isabel married "Reginaldo de Monteminori", by whom she was mother of "Willihelmus de Monte" who died childless, "filiam…Alianore" who married "Johanni filio Nicholai de Carrew", "Margareta soror eius" who died childless, and "Maria soror eius" who married "Johanni Meriot" but died childless[362]. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “secunda, Isabella Basset…”[363]. A charter dated 18 Jun 1240 records that "the town of Greywell" was given "as a marriage portion to Gilbert Basset with Isabel daughter of William de Ferrariis, the earl’s [G. Marshal Earl of Pembroke] niece"[364]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[365]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[366]. A manuscript records the death “III Kal Feb” 1257 of “dominus Reginaldus de Mohun fundator” and in 1260 of “Isabella Basset uxor Reginaldi prædicti”[367]. A writ dated 26 Nov "45 Hen III", after the death of "Isabel Basset" names "William son of Reginald de Moun and the said Isabel, age variously stated as 6 and 7, is her heir"[368]. m firstly (before 18 Jun 1240) GILBERT Basset [II] of Wycombe, son of ALAN Basset & his first wife Alice de Grey (-31 Jul 1241). m secondly (1243 or before) as his second wife, REYNOLD de Mohun of Dunster, son of REYNOLD de Mohun & his wife Alice Briwere (-Tor Mohun, Devon 20 Jan 1258, bur Newenham).
c) MATILDA (-11 Mar 1299). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that the third daughter "Matilda de Kyme" married "Almarico de Rupe Edwardi" by whom she was mother of "Johanna de Vynon, Cecilia de Bellocampo, Sibilla nupta Almarico de Archiaks in Piganra"[369], although these named children were born from her second marriage which is not mentioned in this source. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “septima, Matildis de Kyme, domina de Carbry…”[370]. A manuscript genealogy of the Gant family records that “Symon de Kyma”, son of “Philippus de Kyma [et] Agnetem Waleys”, married "Matildam de Ferrars"[371]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[372]. Her first marriage is confirmed, and her second marriage, suggested by the 30 Jul 1248 grant by Henry III King of England to "William de Fortibus, son of Hugh de Vivona" of the marriage of "Matilda late the wife of Simon de Kyma"[373]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[374]. "Messire Simon de Rochechouart, doyen de Saint-Antregil du château de Bourges" notified the marriage contract of "Aimery vicomte de Rochechouart son neveu" and "noble dame Matilde veuve de noble homme messire Guillaume le Fort" and the agreement for "des deux fils du dit vicomte" to marry "les deux filles de ladite dame veuve", with "Aimery fils aîné" marrying "la fille aînée...[avec] son manoir de Carlion" and "Guy autre fils du dit vicomte" marrying "la seconde fille [avec] la terre de Mortemar", by charter dated "du lundi après la Saint-Georges 1264", which also records that "les dits deux fils du vicomte" would inherit two thirds of their father’s inheritance, the remaining one third to be divided between "ses autres filles et fils"[375]. m firstly SIMON de Kyme of Kyme, son of PHILIP de Kyme & his wife Agnes FitzAlan (-10 Jul 1248). m secondly ([30 Jul 1248/26 May 1250]) GUILLAUME de Vivonne "de Fortibus", son of HUGUES de Vivonne & his wife Mabel Malet (-22 May 1259). m thirdly (contract 28 Apr 1264) as his second wife, AIMERY [IX] Vicomte de Rochechouart, son of AIMERY [VIII] Vicomte de Rochechouart & his wife Marguerite de Limoges (-[Apr 1284/Dec 1288], bur Terzay).
d) SIBYL . The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that "Sibilla de Bohun quarta filia" was mother of "Johanne, Johannes"[376]. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “quarta, Sibilla de Bohun, uxor domini Francisci de Bohun, domini de Midhurst…”[377]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[378]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[379]. m as his first wife, FRANCIS de Bohun of Midhurst, Sussex, son of SAVARY de Bohun of Midhurst, Ford & Huntington, Sussex & his wife --- of the Earls of Essex (-14 Sep 1273).
e) ELEANOR (-before 25 Oct 1274, bur Leeds Priory). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that "Alianora sexta filia" was "comitissa de Wintonia" and died childless[380]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[381]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[382]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the Annals of Ireland which record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “quinta, Elianora de Varis, quæ fuit uxor comitis Wintonie…”[383]. Matthew Paris records her (second) husband's remarriage soon after the death of his second wife, but does not name his third wife[384]. King Edward I ordered the the escheator of Ireland to take all the lands of the deceased "Alianora widow of Roger de Quency earl of Winchester" into the hands of the king by charter dated 25 Oct 1274[385]. m firstly WILLIAM de Vaux of Tharston and Wisset, son of --- (-before 14 Sep 1252). The executors of the will of "William de Vallibus formerly husband of Alienor de Ferrers, one of the heirs of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke" requested restoration of his part of the inheritance by charter dated 9 May 1251[386]. m secondly (before 5 Dec 1252) as his third wife, ROGER de Quincy Earl of Winchester, son of SAHER de Quincy Earl of Winchester & his wife Margaret of Leicester (-25 Apr 1264, bur [Brackley]). m thirdly (before 8 Sep 1267) as his second wife, ROGER de Leyburn of Elham, son of ROGER de Leyburn & his wife Eleanor de Thurnham (-[Oct] 1271).
f) JOAN (-[Oct 1267]). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that "Johanna quinta filia" married "Johanni de Mohun", by whom she was mother of "Johannes de Mohun, de quo Johannes, de eo Johannes"[387]. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “tertia, Johanna Mohun, uxor domini Johannis de Mohun, filii domini Reginaldi…”[388]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[389]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[390]. m firstly JOHN de Mohun of Dunster, son of REYNOLD de Mohun & his first wife Hawise --- (-Gascony [29 Jul 1253/1254]). m secondly (Aug 1256 or before) as his first wife, ROBERT Aguillon of Watton and Perching, son of --- (-15 Feb 1286).
g) AGATHA (-21 May 1306). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that "Agatha septima filia" married "Hugoni de Mortuomari domino de Chelmershe, qui fuit filius Rodulphi de Mortuo-mari domini de Wigmor"[391]. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “sexta, Agatha de Mortimer, uxor domini Hugonis de Mortimer…”[392]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[393]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[394]. m (after 26 May 1250) HUGH de Mortimer of Chelmarsh, son of RALPH [II] de Mortimer & his wife Gwladdus "Ddu/Dark-eyed" of Wales (-before Jun 1275).
Earl William & his second wife had four children:
h) ROBERT ([1239]-1279 before 29 Apr, bur [Stafford, Priory of St Thomas]). The Annales Londonienses name "Robertum heredem suum generalem" as son of "Willelmum juniorem qui fuit comes de Ferrariis"[395]. He succeeded his father in 1254 as Earl of Derby. He rebelled against King Henry III in 1263, defeating the royal forces at Chester in Nov 1264. He was sent to the Tower but pardoned 5 Dec 1265 only to rebel again within a few months. He was captured at Chesterfield 15 May 1266 and kept in Windsor Castle for nearly three years, his lands and honours being forfeited[396]. m firstly (contract 26 Jul 1249, Westminster 1249) MARIE de Lusignan, daughter of HUGUES [XII] "le Brun" Comte de la Marche et d'Angoulême, Sire de Lusignan & his wife Yolande de Bretagne ([1242]-after 11 Jul 1266). The Annals of Burton record the marriage “apud Westmonasterium” in 1249 of “Robertus de Ferrariis puer ix annorum, filius Willelmi de Ferrariis comitis Derbeiæ” and “Mariam vii annorum puellulam, neptem Regis Henrici, filiam fratris sui comitis Engolismi et Marchiæ”[397]. m secondly (26 Jun 1269) ELEANOR de Bohun, daughter of HUMPHREY de Bohun & his first wife Eleanor de Briouse (-20 Feb 1314, bur Walden Abbey). The History of the foundation of Walden abbey records the death “1313 X Kal Mar” of “Elianora comitissa Derbi” and her burial at Walden[398]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Earl Robert & his second wife had two children:
i) ELEANOR Ferrers (-before May 1308, bur Dunmow Priory). A manuscript history of the foundation of Dunmow Priory records the marriage in 1289 of “Robertus filius Walteri” and “Alienoram filiam comitis de Ferrariis, sororem comitis de Ferrers” in the King’s Chapel, Westminster[399]. m (King’s Chapel, Westminster 1289) as his second wife, ROBERT FitzWalter of Woodham Walter, Essex, son of WALTER FitzRobert & his wife Ida de Longespee of the Earls of Salisbury (Henham 1247-18 Jan 1326).
ii) JOHN Ferrers of Chartley, Staffordshire (Cardiff 20 Jun 1271-Gascony [Aug] 1312). He was summoned to Parliament in 1299, whereby he is held to have become Lord Ferrers.
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i) WILLIAM de Ferrers of Groby, Leicestershire ([1240]-before 20 Dec 1287). His parentage is confirmed by John of Fordun’s Scotichronicon (Continuator) which records the marriage in 1270 of "Willelmus Ferreris, filius comitissæ de Ferreris quæ fuit filia Rogeri de Quinci constabularii Scotiæ" and "relictam Colbani nuper defuncti" and adding that he received "dignitatem constabulariæ" at the same time[400].
- LORDS FERRERS of GROBY.
j) JOAN (-19 Mar 1310, bur Bristol St Augustine’s). Lady of Coston and Eynesbury. m (1267) THOMAS de Berkeley of Berkeley, son of MAURICE de Berkeley & his wife Isabel [FitzRoy] (Berkeley 1245-Berkeley 23 Jul 1321). He was summoned to parliament in 1295, whereby he is held to have become Lord Berkeley.
k) ELIZABETH (-1297). The Annals of Dunstable state that “David germanus Leulini principis Walliæ” married “filia comitis de Ferares” when recording that she was captured in 1283 with her husband and son[401]. m firstly WILLIAM Marshall, son of JOHN Marshall & his wife Aline de Rye (-1265). m secondly DAFYDD ap Gruffydd, son of GRUFFYDD ap Llywelyn of Wales & his wife Senena --- ([1235]-beheaded Shrewsbury 29 Sep 1283). He succeeded his brother in 1282 as DAFYDD III Prince of Wales.
2. THOMAS Ferrers of Chartley (-after 1266).
3. HUGH Ferrers of Bugbrooke (-[1257]). “Hugo de Ferrariis, filius Willielmi de Ferrariis comitis Derbiæ” confirmed donations to Derley Priory by “Robertus de Ferrariis et Willielmus de Ferrrariis pater meus, comites Derbiæ…et Willielmus avus meus”, by undated charter[402]. m --- de Mohaut, daughter of ROGER de Mohaut, steward of Chester & his wife ---. Hugh & his wife had one child:
a) CECILY (-1290). m firstly JOHN de Oddingsale, son of --- (-1257). m secondly as his first wife, GODFREY de Beaumont of Drayton and Scarning, Norfolk, son of ---.
4. AGNES . m JOHN de Vespont Lord of Westmoreland, son of --- (-1241).
JOHN Ferrers of Chartley, Staffordshire, son of ROBERT de Ferrers Earl of Derby & his second wife Alianore de Bohun (Cardiff 20 Jun 1271-Gascony [Aug] 1312). He was summoned to Parliament in 1299, whereby he is held to have become Lord Ferrers.
m (licence 1300[403]) as her second husband, HAWISE de Muscegros, widow of WILLIAM de Mortimer of Bridgewater, daughter and heiress of ROBERT de Muscegros of Stowell, Somerset & his wife Agnes --- (21 Dec 1276-[1340/50]). She married thirdly John de Bures.
John & his wife had four children:
1. JOHN de Ferrers (-before 23 Jul 1324).
2. ROBERT de Ferrers (25 Mar 1309-28 Aug 1350). m firstly ([21 Nov 1324/20 Oct 1330]) MARGARET, daughter of --- (-after Aug 1331). m secondly [as her second husband,] JOAN de la Mote of Willisham, Suffolk, [widow of EDMUND de la Mote,] daughter of --- (-London 29 Jun 1375). Robert & his first wife had one child:
a) JOHN Ferrers (Southoe [10 Aug] 1331-killed in battle Najera 3 Apr 1367).
- see below.
Robert & his second wife had one child:
b) ROBERT Ferrers of Willisham (before 1350-[1380/81]). He was summoned to Parliament in [1375/79] whereby he is held to have become Lord Le Botiller[404]. m ([1369/72]) as her first husband, ELIZABETH le Botiller, daughter and heiress of WILLIAM le Boteler of Wem and Oversley & his wife --- ([1344/45]-1411). She married secondly John Say, and thirdly (1298) Thomas Molinton. Robert & his wife had one child:
i) ROBERT Ferrers of Willisham ([1373]-before 29 Nov 1396). m (before 30 Sep 1394) as her first husband, JOAN Beaufort, daughter of JOHN "of Gaunt" Duke of Lancaster & his third wife Katharine Swynford née de Roët ([1379]-Howden, Yorkshire 13 Nov 1440, bur Lincoln Cathedral). A manuscript pedigree dated to [1500] names "Joan, wife firstly of Ferrers Baron of Ousley, and secondly of Ralph Earl of Westmoreland" as daughter of "John Duke of Lancaster" and mother (by her first husband) of "Baroness of Greystoke" and (by her second husband of "Cecily Duchess of York"[405]. She married secondly (before 29 Nov 1396) as his second wife, Ralph Neville Lord Neville, who was created Earl of Westmoreland in 1397. Robert & his wife had two children:
(a) ELIZABETH ([1393]-after 10 Jul 1434, bur York Church of the Black Friars). A manuscript pedigree dated to [1500] names "Joan, wife firstly of Ferrers Baron of Ousley, and secondly of Ralph Earl of Westmoreland" as daughter of "John Duke of Lancaster" and mother (by her first husband) of "Baroness of Greystoke" (together with two generations of her descendants) and (by her second husband of "Cecily Duchess of York"[406]. Lady of Wem. The will of "John Lord Greystock", dated 10 Jul 1434, bequeathed property to “Ralph my son and heir...Elizabeth my wife...my other sons Thomas, Richard and William...”[407]. m (contract 28 Oct 1407) JOHN de Greystoke, son of RALPH de Greystoke Lord Greystoke & his wife Katherine de Clifford ([1388/89]-8 Aug 1436). He succeeded his father in 1418 as Lord Greystoke.
(b) MARY ([1394]-1458). Lady of Oversley. m RALPH Neville, son of RALPH Neville Lord Neville [later Earl of Westmoreland] & his first wife Margaret Stafford (-1458).
3. PERONELLE . m RICHARD Monemuthe of Rowley Regis, son of --- (-killed in battle 1330).
4. ELEANOR . m ([1329]) THOMAS de Lathum, son of --- ([1300/01]-1370).
JOHN Ferrers, son of ROBERT Ferrers & his first wife Margaret --- (Southoe [10 Aug] 1331-killed in battle Najera 3 Apr 1367).
m (1349) as her second husband, ELIZABETH de Stafford, widow of FULK Le Strange Lord Strange, daughter of RALPH de Stafford Earl of Stafford & his second wife Margaret de Audley (-1375). She married thirdly as his first wife, Reginald de Cobham Lord Cobham of Sterborough.
John & his wife had one child:
1. ROBERT Ferrers (Staffordshire 31 Oct 1357 or 1359-12/13 Mar 1413, bur Merevale Abbey). m firstly ([16 Sep 1376/Jan 1378]) ELIZABETH, daughter of ---. m secondly MARGARET le Despencer, daughter of EDWARD le Despencer Lord Le Despencer & his wife Elizabeth de Burghersh (-3 Nov 1415, bur Merivale Abbey). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “Cecilia…Elizabeth…Annam…et Margaretam” as the four daughters of “Edwardus…secundus, filius…Edwardi” and his wife, born after their two older brothers, adding that Margaret married “domino Roberto de Ferrers” and died “III Non Nov 1415” and was buried “apud Merivale”[408]. The will of "Elizabeth de Burghersh Lady Despenser", dated 4 Jul 1409, bequeathed property to “the Lady Morley my daughter...the Lady Margaret Ferrers my daughter...Philippa my daughter...Elizabeth daughter to the aforesaid Margaret”[409]. Robert & his second wife had five children:
a) EDMUND Ferrers ([1386]-17 Dec 1435). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “domini Thomæ, Edmundi et Edwardi de Ferrers” as the children of “domino Roberto de Ferrers” and his wife Margaret[410]. m as her first husband, ELLEN Roche, daughter and co-heiress of THOMAS Roche of Castle Bromwich, Warwickshire & his wife Elizabeth Birmingeham (-4 Nov 1440). She married secondly (before 3 May 1438) as his first wife, Philip Chetewynd of Ingestre, Staffordshire. Edmund & his wife had six children:
i) WILLIAM ([1412]-9 Jun 1450). m ELIZABETH Bealknap, daughter of HAMON Bealknap of St Mary Cray, Kent & his wife Joan Boteler of Sudeley, Gloucestershire (-28 May 1471). William & his wife had one child:
(a) ANNE (1438-9 Jan 1469). m (before 26 Nov 1446) as his first wife, WALTER Devereux of Weobley and Bodenham, Herefordshire, son of WALTER Devereux & his wife Elizabeth Merbury ([1432]-killed in battle Bosworth 22 Aug 1485). He was knighted in 1461 and created Lord Ferrers in 1461.
ii) EDMUND . m ---. The name of Edmund’s wife is not known. Edmund & his wife had three children:
(a) MARTIN of Taynton (-1484).
(b) HENRY of Taynton ([1430]-1486).
(c) RICHARD of Taynton ([1446]-1494). m ELIZABETH, daughter of ---. Richard & his wife had one child:
(1) ELIZABETH ([1494]-).
iii) HENRY .
iv) RICHARD .
v) EDWARD .
vi) JOAN . m (1431) as his first wife, JOHN de Clinton Lord Clinton, son of WILLIAM de Clinton Lord Clinton & his second wife Alice or Anne FitzWarin née Botreaux (1410-24 Sep 1464).
b) THOMAS . The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “domini Thomæ, Edmundi et Edwardi de Ferrers” as the children of “domino Roberto de Ferrers” and his wife Margaret[411].
c) EDWARD (-1415). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “domini Thomæ, Edmundi et Edwardi de Ferrers” as the children of “domino Roberto de Ferrers” and his wife Margaret[412].
d) ELIZABETH (-after 4 Jul 1409). The will of "Elizabeth de Burghersh Lady Despenser", dated 4 Jul 1409, bequeathed property to “the Lady Morley my daughter...the Lady Margaret Ferrers my daughter...Philippa my daughter...Elizabeth daughter to the aforesaid Margaret”[413].
e) PHILIPPA . m THOMAS Grene of Grene Norton, son of --- (1400-1462).
B. LORDS FERRERS of GROBY
WILLIAM de Ferrers of Groby, Leicestershire, son of WILLIAM Ferrers Earl of Derby & his second wife Margaret de Quincy of Winchester ([1240]-before 20 Dec 1287). His parentage is confirmed by John of Fordun’s Scotichronicon (Continuator) which records the marriage in 1270 of "Willelmus Ferreris, filius comitissæ de Ferreris quæ fuit filia Rogeri de Quinci constabularii Scotiæ" and "relictam Colbani nuper defuncti" and adding that he received "dignitatem constabulariæ" at the same time[414]. Inquisitions after a writ "9 Edw I" following the death 15 Apr of "Margaret de Ferrariis countess of Derbeye" name her son “William de Ferrariis...”[415].
m firstly (1270) as her second husband, ANNE, widow of COLBAN Earl of Fife, daughter of ---. John of Fordun’s Scotichronicon (Continuator) records the marriage in 1270 of "Willelmus Ferreris, filius comitissæ de Ferreris quæ fuit filia Rogeri de Quinci constabularii Scotiæ" and "relictam Colbani nuper defuncti et dignitatem constabulariæ"[416].
m secondly as her first husband, ELEANOR de Lovaine, daughter of MATTHEW de Lovaine & his wife Muriel --- (-after 3 May 1326, bur Dunmow Priory). She married secondly (before 28 Jan 1289) as his [second] wife, William Douglas of Douglas "le Hardi". Edward I King of England wrote to the Guardians of Scotland 27 Mar 1289 regarding "Alianora quæ fuit uxor Willelmi de Ferariis" who was abducted by "Willelmus ‘de’ Duglas" after the death of her husband from "manerio…Elenæ la Zusche, de Travernant"[417]. She married thirdly (before 6 Oct 1305) William Bagot.
William & his first wife had children:
1. WILLIAM de Ferrers of Groby (Yoxall, Staffordshire 30 Jan 1272-20 Mar 1325). He was summoned to Parliament from 1299 whereby he is held to have become Lord Ferrers [of Groby]. m ELLEN, daughter of --- (-after 9 Feb 1317). William & his wife had children:
a) HENRY de Ferrers ([1302/03]-Groby 15 Sep 1343, bur Ulverscroft Priory). He succeeded his father as Lord Ferrers [of Groby]. m (before 20 Feb 1331) ISABEL de Verdun, daughter of THEOBALD de Verdun Lord Verdun & his second wife Elizabeth de Clare (Amesbury, Wiltshire 21 Mar 1317-25 Jul 1349). Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the will of "Elizabeth de Burg Lady of Clare", dated 25 Sep 1355, proved 3 Dec 1360, which bequeathed property to “dame Elizabeth countess of Ulster, the debt which my son, her father, owed me at his death...my daughter Bardolf...Monsr John Bardolf and to my said daughter his wife...my joesne fille Isabel Bardolf to her marriage, Agnes her sister to her marriage...Monsieur William de Ferrers...Monsr Thomas Furnival...my daughter Countess of Athol...”[418]. Henry & his wife had children:
i) WILLIAM de Ferrers (Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire 28 Feb 1333-Stebbing 8 Jan 1371). He succeeded his father as Lord Ferrers [of Groby].
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ii) PHILIPPA de Ferrers (-before 10 Aug 1384). The will of "William Ferrers Lord of Groby", dated 1 Jun 1368, proved 19 Jul 1372, chose burial “in the Conventual Church of our Lady at Ulvescroft”, bequeathed property to “Elizabeth my daughter a nun at the Minories, London...Margaret my wife...Philippa de Beauchamp my sister...Elizabeth d’Assells my sister...”[419]. The will of "Guy de Beauchamp Knt", dated 26 Sep 1359, bequeathed property to “the Earl my father...the Countess my mother, Philippa my wife...Katherine my daughter a nun at Shouldham...Margaret my daughter...”[420]. m (before 1353) GUY de Beauchamp, son of THOMAS Beauchamp Earl of Warwick & his wife Katherine de Mortimer (-France 28 Apr 1360, bur Vendôme).
iii) ELIZABETH de Ferrers . The will of "William Ferrers Lord of Groby", dated 1 Jun 1368, proved 19 Jul 1372, chose burial “in the Conventual Church of our Lady at Ulvescroft”, bequeathed property to “Elizabeth my daughter a nun at the Minories, London...Margaret my wife...Philippa de Beauchamp my sister...Elizabeth d’Assells my sister...”[421].
b) RALPH de Ferrers (-after 6 Nov 1375). The will of "Edward Lord Despenser Lord of Glamorgan and Morgannock", dated 6 Nov 1375, chose burial “in the abbey of Tewksbury”, bequeathed property to “Elizabeth my wife...Ralf de Ferrers my uncle...John d’Odingsells”[422].
c) ANNE de Ferrers (-8 Aug 1367). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey records that “Edwardus…primus, frater Hugonis tertii” married “Anna filia domini de Ferrers”[423]. m (Groby 20 Apr 1335) EDWARD Le Despencer, son of HUGH Le Despencer Lord Le Despencer & his wife Eleanor de Clare of the Earls of Gloucester (-killed in battle Morlaix 30 Sep 1342).
2. [ANNE . The Complete Peerage states that John Lord Grey of Wilton married “(it is said) Anne da. of William de Ferrers of Groby Leicester by his 1st wife Anne...” but does not provide the basis for this speculation[424]. m as his first wife, JOHN de Grey Lord Grey (of Wilton), ).]
WILLIAM de Ferrers, son of HENRY de Ferrers Lord Ferrers [of Groby] & his wife Isabel de Verdon (Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire 28 Feb 1333-Stebbing 8 Jan 1371). He succeeded his father as Lord Ferrers [of Groby]. The will of "William Ferrers Lord of Groby", dated 1 Jun 1368, proved 19 Jul 1372, chose burial “in the Conventual Church of our Lady at Ulvescroft”, bequeathed property to “Elizabeth my daughter a nun at the Minories, London...Margaret my wife...Philippa de Beauchamp my sister...Elizabeth d’Assells my sister...”[425].
m firstly (1344) MARGARET de Ufford, daughter of ROBERT de Ufford Earl of Suffolk & his wife Margaret de Cailly (-before 1368).
m secondly (before 25 May 1368) as her second husband, MARGARET de Percy, widow of ROBERT de Umfraville, daughter of HENRY Percy Lord Percy & his wife Idonia de Clifford (-Gyng [Buttsbury], Essex 2 Sep 1375, bur [Chelmsford Church of the Friars Preachers]). The will of "William Ferrers Lord of Groby", dated 1 Jun 1368, proved 19 Jul 1372, chose burial “in the Conventual Church of our Lady at Ulvescroft”, bequeathed property to “Elizabeth my daughter a nun at the Minories, London...Margaret my wife...Philippa de Beauchamp my sister...Elizabeth d’Assells my sister...”[426]. The will of "Margaret widow of William de Ferrers Lord of Groby", dated 26 Apr 1374, and bequeathed property to “Ingram d’Umfraville”[427].
William & his first wife had children:
1. HENRY de Ferrers (Tiltey Abbey 16 Feb 1356-3 Feb 1388). He succeeded his father as Lord Ferrers [of Groby]. m (before 27 Apr 1371) JOAN, daughter of --- (-30 May 1394). Henry & his wife had children:
a) WILLIAM de Ferrers (Hoo 25 Apr 1372-18 May 1445). He succeeded his father as Lord Ferrers [of Groby]. m firstly (after 10 Oct 1388) PHILIPPA de Clifford, daughter of ROGER de Clifford Lord Clifford & his wife Matilda Beauchamp of the Earls of Warwick (-after 4 Jul 1405). m secondly MARGARET de Montagu, daughter of JOHN de Montagu Earl of Salisbury & his wife Matilda Francis. m thirdly (before 26 Oct 1416) as her third husband, ELIZABETH de Standisshe, widow firstly of JOHN de Wrottesley of Wrottesley Staffordshire and secondly of WILLIAM Botiller of Warrington and Layton Lancashire, daughter of ROBERT de Standisshe of Ulnes-Walton, Lancashire & his wife Iseude --- (-[Jan/Feb] 1442). William & his first wife had children:
i) HENRY Ferrers (-before 1423). m (before 13 Jul 1416) as her first husband, ISABEL Mowbray, daughter of THOMAS Mowbray Duke of Norfolk & his second wife Elizabeth FitzAlan of Arundel (-27 Sep 1452, bur Gloucester Grey Friars). She married secondly ([1423/24]) as his third wife, James de Berkeley Lord Berkeley. Henry & his wife had one child:
(a) ELIZABETH Ferrers ([1417/19]-[23] Jan 1483). She succeeded her grandfather as Lady Ferrers [of Groby]. m firstly EDWARD Grey, son of REYNOLD Grey Lord Grey (of Ruthin) & his second wife Joan de Asteley. m secondly (before 2 May 1462) as his first wife, JOHN Bourchier, son of HENRY Bourchier Earl of Essex & his wife Isabel of York (-[4 Jun/3 Nov] 1495, bur Stebbing, [transferred to Beeleigh Abbey]).
ii) MARGARET de Ferrers (-16 Jan 1452). m firstly (1427) as his second wife, RICHARD Grey Lord Grey (of Wilton), son of HENRY Grey Lord Grey (of Wilton) & his wife Elizabeth --- (-[12 Aug 1442/5 Feb 1443], bur Bletchley). m secondly (before 14 Feb 1446) THOMAS Grey of Richemount, Bedfordshire, son of ---.
2. ELIZABETH de Ferrers . The will of "William Ferrers Lord of Groby", dated 1 Jun 1368, proved 19 Jul 1372, chose burial “in the Conventual Church of our Lady at Ulvescroft”, bequeathed property to “Elizabeth my daughter a nun at the Minories, London...Margaret my wife...Philippa de Beauchamp my sister...Elizabeth d’Assells my sister...”[428].
3. MARGARET de Ferrers (-22 Jan 1407, bur Warwick, St Mary's). m (before Apr 1381) THOMAS de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, son of THOMAS Beauchamp Earl of Warwick & his wife Katherine de Mortimer (before 16 Mar 1339-8 Apr 1401, bur Warwick, St Mary's).
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From FindAGrave
Birth: 1062
Ferrieres-Saint-Hilaire
Departement de l'Eure
Haute-Normandie, France
Death: 1139
Staffordshire, England
1st Earl of Derby, younger son of Henry de Ferrières and Bertha Roberts I'Aigle.
Husband of Hawise de Vitre, the daughter of Andre de Vitre and Agnes de Mortaigne. They had one son, Sir Robert Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby.
Sir Robert was born at Ferrieres, Normandy, France, and his family had the grant of Tutbury Castle in Staffordshire and 114 manors in Derbyshire as a result of his father's contribution to William the Conqueror's invasion of England in 1066.
Sir robert was a supporter of King Henry I. As part of his tenure of Duffield Frith in 1129-30, he is on record as having interests in lead mines at Wirksworth, and he granted the church of Potterspury, Northamptonshire, to Bernard the Scribe.
Later he supported King Stephen, taking Derbyshire men northwards to fight off an invasion of the Scots under King David I of Scotland. Little actual fighting took place, but Thurstan, Archbishop of York, won the Battle of the Standard on Stephen's behalf in 1138. Robert was rewarded by becoming the Earl of Derby.
He died in the following year, 1139 and was succeeded by his second but eldest surviving son Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby, regarded as Robert de Ferrers the Younger.
Family links:
Parents:
Henry De Ferrers (1036 - 1088)
Children:
Robert Ferrers (1100 - 1160)*
Sibling:
Melisende de Ferrers de Mortimer (1055 - 1088)*
Robert de Ferrers (1062 - 1139)
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Merevale Abbey
Merevale
North Warwickshire Borough
Warwickshire, England
Maintained by: Anne Shurtleff Stevens
Originally Created by: Jerry Ferren
Record added: Dec 20, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 63098139
Robert de Ferrers, for his services in war against Maud's supporter, David k. of Scots, was, in 1138, created earl of Derby, by Stephen. He d. in 1139; leaving, by Hadewise,
i. Isolda, m. to Steph. de Beauchamp.
ii. Matilda, m. to Bertrand de Verdon. m. Robert, his heir.
iv. A dau., m. to Walcheline Maminot.
v. Walcheline, baron of Okeham, co.of Rutland, 1164 ; living 1191. He had i. Hugh, baron of Okeham, who m. the dau. and h. of Hugh de Say; living 1197, but d. p. u. Wil., d.v.p. and s. p. And m. Isabell, m. to Rog. de Mortimer; heiress of her brother.
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thePeerage.com
Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby1
M, #158537, b. circa 1090, d. 1162
Last Edited=13 Oct 2014
Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby was born circa 1090 at Derbyshire, England.1 He was the son of Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby and Hawise de Vitre.1 He married Margaret Peverel, daughter of William Peverel and Alice de Lancaster, in 1135 at Nottinghamshire, England.1 He died in 1162 at Merevale, Warwickshire, England.1,2
He succeeded to the title of 2nd Earl of Derby in 1139.
Child of Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby and Margaret Peverel
William de Ferrers, 3rd Earl of Derby+1 b. 1140, d. a 31 Dec 1189
Citations
[S125] Richard Glanville-Brown, online
[S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
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Baddesley Clinton, its manor, church, and hall, Rev. Henry Norris (1887), p. 103
William de Ferrers. For a period he was styled Robert. In 1165 he was certified as holding 79 knights' fees. He was a supporter of prince Henry in the rebellion of 1172, and in the following year prince Res of Wales as an ally of the king besieged his castle at Tutbury whilst he retaliated by sacking and burning the castle at Nottingham.
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From Wikipedia
Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby
Robert I de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby (c. 1062 – 1139) was born in Derbyshire, England, a younger son of Henry de Ferrières and his wife Bertha Roberts (I'Aigle). His father, born in Ferrières, Normandy, France accompanied William the Conqueror during his invasion of England. The family was rewarded with a grant of Tutbury Castle in Staffordshire and 114 manors in Derbyshire.
Robert's elder brother William's main interests were in France. He joined Robert Curthose and was captured at Tinchebrai. His other brother Engenulf died shortly after his father and so Robert succeeded to the estates in 1088.
From the beginning, he gave great support to Henry I. As part of his tenure of Duffield Frith in 1129–30, he is on record as having interests in lead mines at Wirksworth. At about this time he granted the church of Potterspury, Northamptonshire, to Bernard the Scribe.
It is, however, during his last years that he is most in evidence as a leading supporter of King Stephen. He took a large body of Derbyshire men northwards to assist in repelling an invasion of the Scots under King David I of Scotland, nominally on the behalf of Matilda. Little actual fighting took place, but Thurstan, Archbishop of York, won the Battle of the Standard on Stephen's behalf, fought near Northallerton, on 22, August, 1138.
Robert was mainly instrumental in securing the victory for his Sovereign, who for this and other important services created him Earl of Derby, although charters and chronicles during this period refer to him interchangeably as Earl Ferrers, earl of Nottingham or earl of Derby.
He died in the following year (1139) and was succeeded in his earldom by his second but eldest surviving son Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby often known as Robert de Ferrars the Younger.
As with most Norman lords, the Ferrers brought their Norman underlords to England with them – in this case, the Curzon (of Kedleston), Livet (Levett) and Boscherville (Baskerville) families, who held their fiefs in Normandy from the Ferrers, and who subsequently held their English lands from Ferrers as well. (The undertenant family names derive from Notre-Dame-de-Courson, Livet-en-Ouche and Boscherville, all part of the Ferrers barony in Normandy.) These undertenant retained their ties to the Ferrers after the families had moved to England following the Norman Conquest.[1]
References
Calendar of Documents Preserved in France, Calvados: Part 1, J. Horace Round (ed.), Institute of Historical Research, British History Online
Ancestral Roots of Certain American Colonists Who Came to America Before 1700 by Frederick Lewis Weis, Line 55-26
Jones, M.,(2004) Ferrers, Robert de, first Earl Ferrers (d. 1139)’', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press[ accessed 28 Oct 2007]
Bland, W., 1887 Duffield Castle: A lecture at the Temperance Hall, Wirksworth, Derbyshire Advertiser
Loyd, Lewis, 1951 "The Origins of Some Anglo Norman Families," Harleian Society [1]
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Sources for Robert de Ferrers
1 thePeerage.com: A Genealogical Survey of the Peerage of Britain as Well as the Royal Families of Europe, (accessed 08/28/2011).
2 Wikipedia, "Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby", (accessed 08/28/2011).
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MEDIEVAL LANDS, A prosopography of medieval European noble and royal families, by Charles Cawley
Ferrers: http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/ENGLISHNOBILITYMEDIEVAL3D-K.htm#RobertFerrersDerbydied1139
Earl of Derby: http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/ENGLISH%20NOBILITY%20MEDIEVAL1.htm#_Toc434831793
Chapter 3. DERBY
The Ferrers family received grants of estates in Derbyshire after the Norman conquest. Robert de Ferrers was created Earl of Derby in 1138 as a reward for his services fighting the Scots at the battle of the Standard, although he and his immediate successors are referred to in contemporary charters as "comes de Ferrariis"[303]. The Earldom of Derby was forfeited by Robert Earl of Derby in 1266, and was granted to Edmund "Crouchback" Earl of Lancaster, son of King Henry III, who did not use the title[304]. Edmund's grandson, Henry of Lancaster (who succeeded his father as Earl of Lancaster in 1345), was created Earl of Derby 16 Mar 1337. His estates in Derbyshire were inherited by his older daughter Blanche who married (as his first wife) John "of Gaunt" Duke of Lancaster, son of King Edward III. They were merged with the crown when John's son succeeded as King Henry IV in 1399. King Henry VII revived the earldom in 1485 in favour of Thomas Stanley, his stepfather. The earldom remained in the Stanley family until the present day.
A. EARLS of DERBY 1138-1266 (FERRERS)
ROBERT de Ferrers, son of HENRI Sire de Ferrières et de Chambrais & his wife Bertha --- (-1139). “Henricus de Ferrariis” founded a church “apud castellum meum Tuttesbury”, for the souls of “…uxoris mee Berte et filiorum meorum Engenulphi W, Roberti ac filiarum mearum…”[305]. He succeeded his father in 1101 in the greater part of his English possessions. “Robertus comes de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory by undated charter after succeeding “in hereditatem bonæ memoriæ Henrici patris mei”[306]. The 1130 Pipe Roll records "Robt de Ferrar" in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire in respect of "Werchesworda" and in Staffordshire[307]. He was created Earl of Derby by King Stephen: Richard Prior of Hexham’s De Gestis Regis Stephani et de Bello Standardii records that King Stephen created "Robertum de Ferrers" as "in Derbiensi-scyra [comes]" after the battle of the Standard in Aug 1138[308].
m HAWISE, daughter of ---. “Robertus junior comes de Notingham” donated property to Tutbury Priory by charter dated 1141 which names “Hauwisiæ matris meæ”[309]. The Complete Peerage identifies her as Hawise de Vitré, daughter of André [I] Seigneur de Vitré & his wife Agnès de Mortain, but cites no supporting evidence[310]. Europäische Stammtafeln[311] identifies her as Hawise de Laval, daughter of Guy [II] Sire de Laval & his second wife Cecilia ---, although the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. According to Domesday Descendants[312], "there is no convincing evidence as to her identity".
Earl Robert & his wife had two children:
1. ROBERT (-before 1160, bur Merevale Abbey). “Robertus comes junior de Ferariis” confirmed donations to Tutbury by “avus meus Henricus…Egenulfus patruus meus…Robertus pater meus”, naming “Nigellus de Albiniaco et Amicia filia avi mei”[313]. He succeeded his father in 1139 as Earl [of Derby]. [Earl of Nottingham]: “Robertus junior comes de Notingham” donated property to Tutbury Priory by charter dated 1141 which names “Hauwisiæ matris meæ”[314]. He founded the abbey of Merevale, Warwickshire, where he was buried[315]. m (before 1139) MARGARET, daughter of [WILLIAM Peveril of Nottingham & his first wife Oddona ---] ([1123/26]-)]. “Robertus comes de Ferrariis” granted property “in Stebbingis…per Margaretam comitissam uxorem meam” to Morice FitzGeoffrey by charter dated “VI Kal Oct IV anno imperii Regis Stephani” (1139)[316]. Her parentage is suggested by the charter of John King of England which names “Willelmo de Ferrariis comiti” as heir to territories of “Willelmi Peverell”[317]. If this parentage is correct, Margaret is unlikely to have been born outside the narrow date range estimated above, which would also indicate that her marriage took place only shortly before the date of this charter. Earl Robert & his wife had [three] children:
a) WILLIAM (-killed in battle Acre 1190 before 21 Oct). “Willielmus comes de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory, for the soul of “uxoris meæ Sibillæ et liberorum meorum”, by charter which names “antecessores mei…Henricus de Ferrariis et Engenulphus et Robertus avus meus et Robertus comes pater meus”[318]. He succeeded his father [before 1160) as Earl [of Derby]. “Robertus [mistake for Willielmus] comes de Ferrariis” donated property to Dore Abbey, for the souls of “Sibilla de Braosa, uxoris meæ matris W. filii mei et sua, et…Bertæ (fuit filia Milonis comitis Herefordiæ) matris uxoris meæ”, by undated charter[319]. He participated in the Third Crusade and died during the siege of Acre[320]. The Annals of Margan record the death in 1190 of “Willelmus comes Ferrariis”[321]. Matthew Paris records the death at Acre in 1191 of "comes de Ferariis"[322]. A letter dated 21 Oct 1190, recording the arrival of the archbishop of Canterbury at Tyre, names “...comes de Ferreres...” among those who had died [in Palestine][323]. m [as her first husband,] SIBYL de Briouse, daughter of WILLIAM [II] de Briouse Lord of Bramber & his wife Bertha of Hereford (-after 5 Feb 1228). “Willielmus comes de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory, for the soul of “uxoris meæ Sibillæ et liberorum meorum”, by charter which names “antecessores mei…Henricus de Ferrariis et Engenulphus et Robertus avus meus et Robertus comes pater meus”[324]. “Robertus [mistake for Willielmus] comes de Ferrariis” donated property to Dore Abbey, for the souls of “Sibilla de Braosa, uxoris meæ matris W. filii mei et sua, et…Bertæ (fuit filia Milonis comitis Herefordiæ) matris uxoris meæ”, by undated charter[325]. The Complete Peerage states that this charter is considered to be a fabrication, and that there is no other proof of the parentage of William’s wife[326]. However, another document indicates Sibyl’s parentage: a charter of John King of England relating to Briouse properties, dated 1212, recites the history of the king’s turbulent relationship with the family and includes a record that “Willielmus de Breosa...Matildis de Heya uxor sua et W. comes de Ferar. nepos suus et Adam de Porter qui sororem suam habuit in uxorem” petitioned the king (presumably in [1209/10])[327]. While confirming that the mother of William de Ferrers Earl of Derby was the sister of William [III] de Briouse, this document does not state that she was the same daughter of William [II] de Briouse who married Adam de Port. Confirmation of this fact awaits the emergence of a primary source which records that Adam’s second wife was named Sibyl. [Sibyl may have married secondly as his second wife, Adam de Port.] Earl William & his wife had [four] children:
i) WILLIAM (-22 Sep 1247). “Willielmus comes de Ferrariis, filius Willielmi comitis de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory, for the soul of “Agnetis uxoris meæ”, by undated charter[328]. He succeeded his father in 1190 as Earl of Derby.
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ii) [MILLICENT . A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Milesaunt filia --- comitis Derbeyæ” was the first wife of “domini Rogeri”[329]. This has not been corroborated from other primary sources, but, if it is correct, her father must have been William 3rd Earl of Derby. m as his first wife, ROGER [III] de Mortimer, son of HUGH [II] de Mortimer & his wife Matilda de Rumilly (-before 19 Aug 1214, bur Wigmore).]
iii) PETRONILLA de Ferrers (-after her husband, bur Stone). "---" [name omitted] made a fine "de voluntate et assensu Milisente q fuit ux Hervei Bagot", the order specifying that "ipsa Milisenta" donated "in vita sua tercia parte toci terre sue…cum Petronilla sorore com de Ferrar" whom "Herveus de Stafford" married, dated 1214[330]. m (1214 or before) HERVEY Bagot of Stafford, son of HERVEY Bagot & his wife Millicent de Stafford (-[Nov 1236/12 May 1237], bur Stone).
iv) [ROBERT de Ferrers (-4 Dec 1225). A writ ordered pardon of a fine that "Robert de Ferrers had made…with the king’s father" for marrying "Joan daughter of William of Buckland", dated 9 May 1221[331]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Robertus de Ferrariis” died in 1225[332]. His precise relationship with the family of the Earls of Derby has not yet been ascertained. However, from a chronological point of view it is possible that he was the son of Earl William. m as her first husband, JOANNA de Bocland, daughter of WILLIAM de Bocland & his wife Matilda de Say (-before 16 Nov 1251). "Robertus de Ferrariis" paid a fine for marrying "Johanna filia Willelmi de Boclaund cum terris…que fuerunt eiusdem Willelmi", with saving for "matri ipsius Johanne q fuit ux predicti Willelmi…dote et maritagio suo", dated [Apr] 1216[333]. Bracton lists a claim by "Willelmus de Aurenches et Matillis uxor eius, Johannes de Bouilla et Hauissia uxor eius" against "Robertum de Ferrariis et Johannam uxorem eius", dated 1218, for "hereditate Willelmi de Boclonde patris earum", noting that "Matillis et Cecilia [error for Hawisia] sunt sorores sororis [error for uxoris] sue [=predicti Willelmi]"[334]. A writ ordered pardon of a fine that "Robert de Ferrers had made…with the king’s father" for marrying "Joan daughter of William of Buckland", dated 9 May 1221[335]. She married secondly Simon d’Avranches. A table in The Complete Peerage shows that she married secondly Geoffrey d’Avranches[336]. This is incorrect, her actual second husband being Geoffrey’s brother Simon d’Avranches, as shown by documents shown in Avranches chapter of the document UNTITLED ENGLISH NOBILITY. A writ dated 16 Nov "37 Hen III", after the death of "Joan de Ferres alias de Ferrers", names as her heir "John de Everenges alias de Averenges her son aged 23"[337].]
b) MATILDA de Ferrers . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m BERTRAM de Verdun, son of NORMAN de Verdun & his wife Lesceline de Clinton (-[1191]).
c) [ISOLDE de Ferrers (-after 1185). The Rotuli de Dominabus of 1185 records property “in Bernewelle…de feodo comitis” held by “Ysowda, que fuit uxor Stephani de Bello-Campo, et filia comitis de Ferrariis”, adding that she has “i filium et v filias”[338]. It is assumed that Isolde was the daughter of Robert Earl of Derby (died before 1160) but it is not impossible that she was the daughter of Robert’s father. m as his second wife, STEPHEN de Beauchamp, son of RICHARD de Beauchamp & his wife --- (-before 1185).]
2. ISABEL de Ferrers . Her parentage and marriage are recorded in Domesday Descendants, which does not cite the corresponding source reference[339]. m ROBERT [I] de Cauz, son of --- (-after 1130).
The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the following members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise indicated below.
WILLIAM de Ferrers, son of WILLIAM de Ferrers Earl of Derby & his wife Sibyl de Briouse (-22 Sep 1247). “Willielmus comes de Ferrariis, filius Willielmi comitis de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory, for the soul of “Agnetis uxoris meæ”, by undated charter[340]. He succeeded his father in 1190 as Earl of Derby. “Willielmus de Ferrariis comes Derbiæ” confirmed donations to Derley Priory, for the soul of “uxoris meæ Agnetis”, by undated charter[341]. The Annales Londonienses record the death in 1246 of "Willelmus comes de Ferreres"[342]. The Annals of Burton record the death “X Kal Oct” in 1247 of “Willelmus de Ferrariis…comes Derbeiæ”[343].
m (1192) AGNES [Alice] of Chester, daughter of HUGH Earl of Chester & his wife Bertrade de Montfort (-2 Nov 1247). The Annales Londonienses record that "Ranulphus comes Cestriæ" had four sisters, of whom "tertia…Agnes" married "comiti de Ferrariis, id est Derby, Willelmo seniori"[344]. “Willielmus comes de Ferrariis, filius Willielmi comitis de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory, for the soul of “Agnetis uxoris meæ”, by undated charter[345]. Lady of Chartley, Staffordshire, and Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire, following her brother's death in 1232[346]. “Willielmus de Ferrariis comes Derbiæ” confirmed donations to Derley Priory, for the soul of “uxoris meæ Agnetis”, by undated charter[347]. The Annals of Burton record the death “X Kal Oct” in 1247 of “Willelmus de Ferrariis…comes Derbeiæ” and “IV Non Nov” of “Agnes comitissa uxor eius”[348].
Earl William & his wife had four children:
1. WILLIAM (-Evington, near Leicester 28 Mar 1254, bur Merevale Abbey). The Annales Londonienses name "Willelmum juniorem qui fuit comes de Ferrariis" as the son of "Willelmo seniore" & his wife[349]. He succeeded his father in 1247 as Earl of Derby. The Annals of Tewkesbury record the death in 1254 of “comes de Ferrers”[350]. The Annals of Burton record the death “V Kal Apr apud Eventonam” in 1254 of “Willelmus comes de Ferrariis comes Derbeiæ” and his burial “in capitulo de Mirevalle II Kal Apr”[351]. m firstly (before 14 May 1219) SIBYL Marshal, daughter of WILLIAM Marshal Earl of Pembroke & his wife Isabel Ctss of Pembroke (-before 1238). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire records that "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla" married "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ"[352]. m secondly (1238) MARGARET de Quincy, daughter of ROGER de Quincy Earl of Winchester & his first wife Helen of Galloway (-before 12 Mar 1281). The Annales Londonienses name "Margarete countesse de Ferreres et Eleyne la Zusche et la countesse de Bougham" as the three daughters of "Eleyn countesse de Wynton"[353]. A charter dated 3 Dec 1274 records the homage of "Margaret de Ferariis countess of Derby, eldest daughter and one of the heirs of Roger de Quency eael of Wynton" for her part of the lands "lately held in dower by Alianora de Vaux late countess of Wynton widow of the said Roger"[354]. Inquisitions after a writ "9 Edw I" following the death 15 Apr of "Margaret de Ferrariis countess of Derbeye" name her son “William de Ferrariis...”[355]. Earl William & his first wife had seven children:
a) AGNES (-11 May 1295, bur Scarborough, Greyfriars). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that Agnes married "Willielmo de Vescy"[356]. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “prima, Agnes de Vescy, mater domini Johannis et Domini Willelmi de Vescy…”[357]. A manuscript concerning the founders of Watton priory records that “Willielmum de Vescy secundum” married “Agnete filia comitis de Ferrariis”[358]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[359]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[360]. A manuscript of Malton Priory records the death “1295 V Id Mai” of “domina Agnes de Vescy, mater eiusdem” (referring to “Johannes de Vesey”)[361]. m (before 1244) as his second wife, WILLIAM de Vescy of Alnwick and Malton, son of EUSTACE de Vescy & his wife Margaret of Scotland (-Gascony before 7 Oct 1253, bur Watton Priory, Yorkshire).
b) ISABEL (-before 26 Nov 1260). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that Isabel married "Reginaldo de Monteminori", by whom she was mother of "Willihelmus de Monte" who died childless, "filiam…Alianore" who married "Johanni filio Nicholai de Carrew", "Margareta soror eius" who died childless, and "Maria soror eius" who married "Johanni Meriot" but died childless[362]. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “secunda, Isabella Basset…”[363]. A charter dated 18 Jun 1240 records that "the town of Greywell" was given "as a marriage portion to Gilbert Basset with Isabel daughter of William de Ferrariis, the earl’s [G. Marshal Earl of Pembroke] niece"[364]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[365]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[366]. A manuscript records the death “III Kal Feb” 1257 of “dominus Reginaldus de Mohun fundator” and in 1260 of “Isabella Basset uxor Reginaldi prædicti”[367]. A writ dated 26 Nov "45 Hen III", after the death of "Isabel Basset" names "William son of Reginald de Moun and the said Isabel, age variously stated as 6 and 7, is her heir"[368]. m firstly (before 18 Jun 1240) GILBERT Basset [II] of Wycombe, son of ALAN Basset & his first wife Alice de Grey (-31 Jul 1241). m secondly (1243 or before) as his second wife, REYNOLD de Mohun of Dunster, son of REYNOLD de Mohun & his wife Alice Briwere (-Tor Mohun, Devon 20 Jan 1258, bur Newenham).
c) MATILDA (-11 Mar 1299). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that the third daughter "Matilda de Kyme" married "Almarico de Rupe Edwardi" by whom she was mother of "Johanna de Vynon, Cecilia de Bellocampo, Sibilla nupta Almarico de Archiaks in Piganra"[369], although these named children were born from her second marriage which is not mentioned in this source. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “septima, Matildis de Kyme, domina de Carbry…”[370]. A manuscript genealogy of the Gant family records that “Symon de Kyma”, son of “Philippus de Kyma [et] Agnetem Waleys”, married "Matildam de Ferrars"[371]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[372]. Her first marriage is confirmed, and her second marriage, suggested by the 30 Jul 1248 grant by Henry III King of England to "William de Fortibus, son of Hugh de Vivona" of the marriage of "Matilda late the wife of Simon de Kyma"[373]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[374]. "Messire Simon de Rochechouart, doyen de Saint-Antregil du château de Bourges" notified the marriage contract of "Aimery vicomte de Rochechouart son neveu" and "noble dame Matilde veuve de noble homme messire Guillaume le Fort" and the agreement for "des deux fils du dit vicomte" to marry "les deux filles de ladite dame veuve", with "Aimery fils aîné" marrying "la fille aînée...[avec] son manoir de Carlion" and "Guy autre fils du dit vicomte" marrying "la seconde fille [avec] la terre de Mortemar", by charter dated "du lundi après la Saint-Georges 1264", which also records that "les dits deux fils du vicomte" would inherit two thirds of their father’s inheritance, the remaining one third to be divided between "ses autres filles et fils"[375]. m firstly SIMON de Kyme of Kyme, son of PHILIP de Kyme & his wife Agnes FitzAlan (-10 Jul 1248). m secondly ([30 Jul 1248/26 May 1250]) GUILLAUME de Vivonne "de Fortibus", son of HUGUES de Vivonne & his wife Mabel Malet (-22 May 1259). m thirdly (contract 28 Apr 1264) as his second wife, AIMERY [IX] Vicomte de Rochechouart, son of AIMERY [VIII] Vicomte de Rochechouart & his wife Marguerite de Limoges (-[Apr 1284/Dec 1288], bur Terzay).
d) SIBYL . The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that "Sibilla de Bohun quarta filia" was mother of "Johanne, Johannes"[376]. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “quarta, Sibilla de Bohun, uxor domini Francisci de Bohun, domini de Midhurst…”[377]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[378]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[379]. m as his first wife, FRANCIS de Bohun of Midhurst, Sussex, son of SAVARY de Bohun of Midhurst, Ford & Huntington, Sussex & his wife --- of the Earls of Essex (-14 Sep 1273).
e) ELEANOR (-before 25 Oct 1274, bur Leeds Priory). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that "Alianora sexta filia" was "comitissa de Wintonia" and died childless[380]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[381]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[382]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the Annals of Ireland which record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “quinta, Elianora de Varis, quæ fuit uxor comitis Wintonie…”[383]. Matthew Paris records her (second) husband's remarriage soon after the death of his second wife, but does not name his third wife[384]. King Edward I ordered the the escheator of Ireland to take all the lands of the deceased "Alianora widow of Roger de Quency earl of Winchester" into the hands of the king by charter dated 25 Oct 1274[385]. m firstly WILLIAM de Vaux of Tharston and Wisset, son of --- (-before 14 Sep 1252). The executors of the will of "William de Vallibus formerly husband of Alienor de Ferrers, one of the heirs of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke" requested restoration of his part of the inheritance by charter dated 9 May 1251[386]. m secondly (before 5 Dec 1252) as his third wife, ROGER de Quincy Earl of Winchester, son of SAHER de Quincy Earl of Winchester & his wife Margaret of Leicester (-25 Apr 1264, bur [Brackley]). m thirdly (before 8 Sep 1267) as his second wife, ROGER de Leyburn of Elham, son of ROGER de Leyburn & his wife Eleanor de Thurnham (-[Oct] 1271).
f) JOAN (-[Oct 1267]). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that "Johanna quinta filia" married "Johanni de Mohun", by whom she was mother of "Johannes de Mohun, de quo Johannes, de eo Johannes"[387]. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “tertia, Johanna Mohun, uxor domini Johannis de Mohun, filii domini Reginaldi…”[388]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[389]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[390]. m firstly JOHN de Mohun of Dunster, son of REYNOLD de Mohun & his first wife Hawise --- (-Gascony [29 Jul 1253/1254]). m secondly (Aug 1256 or before) as his first wife, ROBERT Aguillon of Watton and Perching, son of --- (-15 Feb 1286).
g) AGATHA (-21 May 1306). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that "Agatha septima filia" married "Hugoni de Mortuomari domino de Chelmershe, qui fuit filius Rodulphi de Mortuo-mari domini de Wigmor"[391]. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “sexta, Agatha de Mortimer, uxor domini Hugonis de Mortimer…”[392]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[393]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king’s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[394]. m (after 26 May 1250) HUGH de Mortimer of Chelmarsh, son of RALPH [II] de Mortimer & his wife Gwladdus "Ddu/Dark-eyed" of Wales (-before Jun 1275).
Earl William & his second wife had four children:
h) ROBERT ([1239]-1279 before 29 Apr, bur [Stafford, Priory of St Thomas]). The Annales Londonienses name "Robertum heredem suum generalem" as son of "Willelmum juniorem qui fuit comes de Ferrariis"[395]. He succeeded his father in 1254 as Earl of Derby. He rebelled against King Henry III in 1263, defeating the royal forces at Chester in Nov 1264. He was sent to the Tower but pardoned 5 Dec 1265 only to rebel again within a few months. He was captured at Chesterfield 15 May 1266 and kept in Windsor Castle for nearly three years, his lands and honours being forfeited[396]. m firstly (contract 26 Jul 1249, Westminster 1249) MARIE de Lusignan, daughter of HUGUES [XII] "le Brun" Comte de la Marche et d'Angoulême, Sire de Lusignan & his wife Yolande de Bretagne ([1242]-after 11 Jul 1266). The Annals of Burton record the marriage “apud Westmonasterium” in 1249 of “Robertus de Ferrariis puer ix annorum, filius Willelmi de Ferrariis comitis Derbeiæ” and “Mariam vii annorum puellulam, neptem Regis Henrici, filiam fratris sui comitis Engolismi et Marchiæ”[397]. m secondly (26 Jun 1269) ELEANOR de Bohun, daughter of HUMPHREY de Bohun & his first wife Eleanor de Briouse (-20 Feb 1314, bur Walden Abbey). The History of the foundation of Walden abbey records the death “1313 X Kal Mar” of “Elianora comitissa Derbi” and her burial at Walden[398]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Earl Robert & his second wife had two children:
i) ELEANOR Ferrers (-before May 1308, bur Dunmow Priory). A manuscript history of the foundation of Dunmow Priory records the marriage in 1289 of “Robertus filius Walteri” and “Alienoram filiam comitis de Ferrariis, sororem comitis de Ferrers” in the King’s Chapel, Westminster[399]. m (King’s Chapel, Westminster 1289) as his second wife, ROBERT FitzWalter of Woodham Walter, Essex, son of WALTER FitzRobert & his wife Ida de Longespee of the Earls of Salisbury (Henham 1247-18 Jan 1326).
ii) JOHN Ferrers of Chartley, Staffordshire (Cardiff 20 Jun 1271-Gascony [Aug] 1312). He was summoned to Parliament in 1299, whereby he is held to have become Lord Ferrers.
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i) WILLIAM de Ferrers of Groby, Leicestershire ([1240]-before 20 Dec 1287). His parentage is confirmed by John of Fordun’s Scotichronicon (Continuator) which records the marriage in 1270 of "Willelmus Ferreris, filius comitissæ de Ferreris quæ fuit filia Rogeri de Quinci constabularii Scotiæ" and "relictam Colbani nuper defuncti" and adding that he received "dignitatem constabulariæ" at the same time[400].
- LORDS FERRERS of GROBY.
j) JOAN (-19 Mar 1310, bur Bristol St Augustine’s). Lady of Coston and Eynesbury. m (1267) THOMAS de Berkeley of Berkeley, son of MAURICE de Berkeley & his wife Isabel [FitzRoy] (Berkeley 1245-Berkeley 23 Jul 1321). He was summoned to parliament in 1295, whereby he is held to have become Lord Berkeley.
k) ELIZABETH (-1297). The Annals of Dunstable state that “David germanus Leulini principis Walliæ” married “filia comitis de Ferares” when recording that she was captured in 1283 with her husband and son[401]. m firstly WILLIAM Marshall, son of JOHN Marshall & his wife Aline de Rye (-1265). m secondly DAFYDD ap Gruffydd, son of GRUFFYDD ap Llywelyn of Wales & his wife Senena --- ([1235]-beheaded Shrewsbury 29 Sep 1283). He succeeded his brother in 1282 as DAFYDD III Prince of Wales.
2. THOMAS Ferrers of Chartley (-after 1266).
3. HUGH Ferrers of Bugbrooke (-[1257]). “Hugo de Ferrariis, filius Willielmi de Ferrariis comitis Derbiæ” confirmed donations to Derley Priory by “Robertus de Ferrariis et Willielmus de Ferrrariis pater meus, comites Derbiæ…et Willielmus avus meus”, by undated charter[402]. m --- de Mohaut, daughter of ROGER de Mohaut, steward of Chester & his wife ---. Hugh & his wife had one child:
a) CECILY (-1290). m firstly JOHN de Oddingsale, son of --- (-1257). m secondly as his first wife, GODFREY de Beaumont of Drayton and Scarning, Norfolk, son of ---.
4. AGNES . m JOHN de Vespont Lord of Westmoreland, son of --- (-1241).
JOHN Ferrers of Chartley, Staffordshire, son of ROBERT de Ferrers Earl of Derby & his second wife Alianore de Bohun (Cardiff 20 Jun 1271-Gascony [Aug] 1312). He was summoned to Parliament in 1299, whereby he is held to have become Lord Ferrers.
m (licence 1300[403]) as her second husband, HAWISE de Muscegros, widow of WILLIAM de Mortimer of Bridgewater, daughter and heiress of ROBERT de Muscegros of Stowell, Somerset & his wife Agnes --- (21 Dec 1276-[1340/50]). She married thirdly John de Bures.
John & his wife had four children:
1. JOHN de Ferrers (-before 23 Jul 1324).
2. ROBERT de Ferrers (25 Mar 1309-28 Aug 1350). m firstly ([21 Nov 1324/20 Oct 1330]) MARGARET, daughter of --- (-after Aug 1331). m secondly [as her second husband,] JOAN de la Mote of Willisham, Suffolk, [widow of EDMUND de la Mote,] daughter of --- (-London 29 Jun 1375). Robert & his first wife had one child:
a) JOHN Ferrers (Southoe [10 Aug] 1331-killed in battle Najera 3 Apr 1367).
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Robert & his second wife had one child:
b) ROBERT Ferrers of Willisham (before 1350-[1380/81]). He was summoned to Parliament in [1375/79] whereby he is held to have become Lord Le Botiller[404]. m ([1369/72]) as her first husband, ELIZABETH le Botiller, daughter and heiress of WILLIAM le Boteler of Wem and Oversley & his wife --- ([1344/45]-1411). She married secondly John Say, and thirdly (1298) Thomas Molinton. Robert & his wife had one child:
i) ROBERT Ferrers of Willisham ([1373]-before 29 Nov 1396). m (before 30 Sep 1394) as her first husband, JOAN Beaufort, daughter of JOHN "of Gaunt" Duke of Lancaster & his third wife Katharine Swynford née de Roët ([1379]-Howden, Yorkshire 13 Nov 1440, bur Lincoln Cathedral). A manuscript pedigree dated to [1500] names "Joan, wife firstly of Ferrers Baron of Ousley, and secondly of Ralph Earl of Westmoreland" as daughter of "John Duke of Lancaster" and mother (by her first husband) of "Baroness of Greystoke" and (by her second husband of "Cecily Duchess of York"[405]. She married secondly (before 29 Nov 1396) as his second wife, Ralph Neville Lord Neville, who was created Earl of Westmoreland in 1397. Robert & his wife had two children:
(a) ELIZABETH ([1393]-after 10 Jul 1434, bur York Church of the Black Friars). A manuscript pedigree dated to [1500] names "Joan, wife firstly of Ferrers Baron of Ousley, and secondly of Ralph Earl of Westmoreland" as daughter of "John Duke of Lancaster" and mother (by her first husband) of "Baroness of Greystoke" (together with two generations of her descendants) and (by her second husband of "Cecily Duchess of York"[406]. Lady of Wem. The will of "John Lord Greystock", dated 10 Jul 1434, bequeathed property to “Ralph my son and heir...Elizabeth my wife...my other sons Thomas, Richard and William...”[407]. m (contract 28 Oct 1407) JOHN de Greystoke, son of RALPH de Greystoke Lord Greystoke & his wife Katherine de Clifford ([1388/89]-8 Aug 1436). He succeeded his father in 1418 as Lord Greystoke.
(b) MARY ([1394]-1458). Lady of Oversley. m RALPH Neville, son of RALPH Neville Lord Neville [later Earl of Westmoreland] & his first wife Margaret Stafford (-1458).
3. PERONELLE . m RICHARD Monemuthe of Rowley Regis, son of --- (-killed in battle 1330).
4. ELEANOR . m ([1329]) THOMAS de Lathum, son of --- ([1300/01]-1370).
JOHN Ferrers, son of ROBERT Ferrers & his first wife Margaret --- (Southoe [10 Aug] 1331-killed in battle Najera 3 Apr 1367).
m (1349) as her second husband, ELIZABETH de Stafford, widow of FULK Le Strange Lord Strange, daughter of RALPH de Stafford Earl of Stafford & his second wife Margaret de Audley (-1375). She married thirdly as his first wife, Reginald de Cobham Lord Cobham of Sterborough.
John & his wife had one child:
1. ROBERT Ferrers (Staffordshire 31 Oct 1357 or 1359-12/13 Mar 1413, bur Merevale Abbey). m firstly ([16 Sep 1376/Jan 1378]) ELIZABETH, daughter of ---. m secondly MARGARET le Despencer, daughter of EDWARD le Despencer Lord Le Despencer & his wife Elizabeth de Burghersh (-3 Nov 1415, bur Merivale Abbey). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “Cecilia…Elizabeth…Annam…et Margaretam” as the four daughters of “Edwardus…secundus, filius…Edwardi” and his wife, born after their two older brothers, adding that Margaret married “domino Roberto de Ferrers” and died “III Non Nov 1415” and was buried “apud Merivale”[408]. The will of "Elizabeth de Burghersh Lady Despenser", dated 4 Jul 1409, bequeathed property to “the Lady Morley my daughter...the Lady Margaret Ferrers my daughter...Philippa my daughter...Elizabeth daughter to the aforesaid Margaret”[409]. Robert & his second wife had five children:
a) EDMUND Ferrers ([1386]-17 Dec 1435). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “domini Thomæ, Edmundi et Edwardi de Ferrers” as the children of “domino Roberto de Ferrers” and his wife Margaret[410]. m as her first husband, ELLEN Roche, daughter and co-heiress of THOMAS Roche of Castle Bromwich, Warwickshire & his wife Elizabeth Birmingeham (-4 Nov 1440). She married secondly (before 3 May 1438) as his first wife, Philip Chetewynd of Ingestre, Staffordshire. Edmund & his wife had six children:
i) WILLIAM ([1412]-9 Jun 1450). m ELIZABETH Bealknap, daughter of HAMON Bealknap of St Mary Cray, Kent & his wife Joan Boteler of Sudeley, Gloucestershire (-28 May 1471). William & his wife had one child:
(a) ANNE (1438-9 Jan 1469). m (before 26 Nov 1446) as his first wife, WALTER Devereux of Weobley and Bodenham, Herefordshire, son of WALTER Devereux & his wife Elizabeth Merbury ([1432]-killed in battle Bosworth 22 Aug 1485). He was knighted in 1461 and created Lord Ferrers in 1461.
ii) EDMUND . m ---. The name of Edmund’s wife is not known. Edmund & his wife had three children:
(a) MARTIN of Taynton (-1484).
(b) HENRY of Taynton ([1430]-1486).
(c) RICHARD of Taynton ([1446]-1494). m ELIZABETH, daughter of ---. Richard & his wife had one child:
(1) ELIZABETH ([1494]-).
iii) HENRY .
iv) RICHARD .
v) EDWARD .
vi) JOAN . m (1431) as his first wife, JOHN de Clinton Lord Clinton, son of WILLIAM de Clinton Lord Clinton & his second wife Alice or Anne FitzWarin née Botreaux (1410-24 Sep 1464).
b) THOMAS . The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “domini Thomæ, Edmundi et Edwardi de Ferrers” as the children of “domino Roberto de Ferrers” and his wife Margaret[411].
c) EDWARD (-1415). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “domini Thomæ, Edmundi et Edwardi de Ferrers” as the children of “domino Roberto de Ferrers” and his wife Margaret[412].
d) ELIZABETH (-after 4 Jul 1409). The will of "Elizabeth de Burghersh Lady Despenser", dated 4 Jul 1409, bequeathed property to “the Lady Morley my daughter...the Lady Margaret Ferrers my daughter...Philippa my daughter...Elizabeth daughter to the aforesaid Margaret”[413].
e) PHILIPPA . m THOMAS Grene of Grene Norton, son of --- (1400-1462).
B. LORDS FERRERS of GROBY
WILLIAM de Ferrers of Groby, Leicestershire, son of WILLIAM Ferrers Earl of Derby & his second wife Margaret de Quincy of Winchester ([1240]-before 20 Dec 1287). His parentage is confirmed by John of Fordun’s Scotichronicon (Continuator) which records the marriage in 1270 of "Willelmus Ferreris, filius comitissæ de Ferreris quæ fuit filia Rogeri de Quinci constabularii Scotiæ" and "relictam Colbani nuper defuncti" and adding that he received "dignitatem constabulariæ" at the same time[414]. Inquisitions after a writ "9 Edw I" following the death 15 Apr of "Margaret de Ferrariis countess of Derbeye" name her son “William de Ferrariis...”[415].
m firstly (1270) as her second husband, ANNE, widow of COLBAN Earl of Fife, daughter of ---. John of Fordun’s Scotichronicon (Continuator) records the marriage in 1270 of "Willelmus Ferreris, filius comitissæ de Ferreris quæ fuit filia Rogeri de Quinci constabularii Scotiæ" and "relictam Colbani nuper defuncti et dignitatem constabulariæ"[416].
m secondly as her first husband, ELEANOR de Lovaine, daughter of MATTHEW de Lovaine & his wife Muriel --- (-after 3 May 1326, bur Dunmow Priory). She married secondly (before 28 Jan 1289) as his [second] wife, William Douglas of Douglas "le Hardi". Edward I King of England wrote to the Guardians of Scotland 27 Mar 1289 regarding "Alianora quæ fuit uxor Willelmi de Ferariis" who was abducted by "Willelmus ‘de’ Duglas" after the death of her husband from "manerio…Elenæ la Zusche, de Travernant"[417]. She married thirdly (before 6 Oct 1305) William Bagot.
William & his first wife had children:
1. WILLIAM de Ferrers of Groby (Yoxall, Staffordshire 30 Jan 1272-20 Mar 1325). He was summoned to Parliament from 1299 whereby he is held to have become Lord Ferrers [of Groby]. m ELLEN, daughter of --- (-after 9 Feb 1317). William & his wife had children:
a) HENRY de Ferrers ([1302/03]-Groby 15 Sep 1343, bur Ulverscroft Priory). He succeeded his father as Lord Ferrers [of Groby]. m (before 20 Feb 1331) ISABEL de Verdun, daughter of THEOBALD de Verdun Lord Verdun & his second wife Elizabeth de Clare (Amesbury, Wiltshire 21 Mar 1317-25 Jul 1349). Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the will of "Elizabeth de Burg Lady of Clare", dated 25 Sep 1355, proved 3 Dec 1360, which bequeathed property to “dame Elizabeth countess of Ulster, the debt which my son, her father, owed me at his death...my daughter Bardolf...Monsr John Bardolf and to my said daughter his wife...my joesne fille Isabel Bardolf to her marriage, Agnes her sister to her marriage...Monsieur William de Ferrers...Monsr Thomas Furnival...my daughter Countess of Athol...”[418]. Henry & his wife had children:
i) WILLIAM de Ferrers (Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire 28 Feb 1333-Stebbing 8 Jan 1371). He succeeded his father as Lord Ferrers [of Groby].
- see below.
ii) PHILIPPA de Ferrers (-before 10 Aug 1384). The will of "William Ferrers Lord of Groby", dated 1 Jun 1368, proved 19 Jul 1372, chose burial “in the Conventual Church of our Lady at Ulvescroft”, bequeathed property to “Elizabeth my daughter a nun at the Minories, London...Margaret my wife...Philippa de Beauchamp my sister...Elizabeth d’Assells my sister...”[419]. The will of "Guy de Beauchamp Knt", dated 26 Sep 1359, bequeathed property to “the Earl my father...the Countess my mother, Philippa my wife...Katherine my daughter a nun at Shouldham...Margaret my daughter...”[420]. m (before 1353) GUY de Beauchamp, son of THOMAS Beauchamp Earl of Warwick & his wife Katherine de Mortimer (-France 28 Apr 1360, bur Vendôme).
iii) ELIZABETH de Ferrers . The will of "William Ferrers Lord of Groby", dated 1 Jun 1368, proved 19 Jul 1372, chose burial “in the Conventual Church of our Lady at Ulvescroft”, bequeathed property to “Elizabeth my daughter a nun at the Minories, London...Margaret my wife...Philippa de Beauchamp my sister...Elizabeth d’Assells my sister...”[421].
b) RALPH de Ferrers (-after 6 Nov 1375). The will of "Edward Lord Despenser Lord of Glamorgan and Morgannock", dated 6 Nov 1375, chose burial “in the abbey of Tewksbury”, bequeathed property to “Elizabeth my wife...Ralf de Ferrers my uncle...John d’Odingsells”[422].
c) ANNE de Ferrers (-8 Aug 1367). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey records that “Edwardus…primus, frater Hugonis tertii” married “Anna filia domini de Ferrers”[423]. m (Groby 20 Apr 1335) EDWARD Le Despencer, son of HUGH Le Despencer Lord Le Despencer & his wife Eleanor de Clare of the Earls of Gloucester (-killed in battle Morlaix 30 Sep 1342).
2. [ANNE . The Complete Peerage states that John Lord Grey of Wilton married “(it is said) Anne da. of William de Ferrers of Groby Leicester by his 1st wife Anne...” but does not provide the basis for this speculation[424]. m as his first wife, JOHN de Grey Lord Grey (of Wilton), ).]
WILLIAM de Ferrers, son of HENRY de Ferrers Lord Ferrers [of Groby] & his wife Isabel de Verdon (Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire 28 Feb 1333-Stebbing 8 Jan 1371). He succeeded his father as Lord Ferrers [of Groby]. The will of "William Ferrers Lord of Groby", dated 1 Jun 1368, proved 19 Jul 1372, chose burial “in the Conventual Church of our Lady at Ulvescroft”, bequeathed property to “Elizabeth my daughter a nun at the Minories, London...Margaret my wife...Philippa de Beauchamp my sister...Elizabeth d’Assells my sister...”[425].
m firstly (1344) MARGARET de Ufford, daughter of ROBERT de Ufford Earl of Suffolk & his wife Margaret de Cailly (-before 1368).
m secondly (before 25 May 1368) as her second husband, MARGARET de Percy, widow of ROBERT de Umfraville, daughter of HENRY Percy Lord Percy & his wife Idonia de Clifford (-Gyng [Buttsbury], Essex 2 Sep 1375, bur [Chelmsford Church of the Friars Preachers]). The will of "William Ferrers Lord of Groby", dated 1 Jun 1368, proved 19 Jul 1372, chose burial “in the Conventual Church of our Lady at Ulvescroft”, bequeathed property to “Elizabeth my daughter a nun at the Minories, London...Margaret my wife...Philippa de Beauchamp my sister...Elizabeth d’Assells my sister...”[426]. The will of "Margaret widow of William de Ferrers Lord of Groby", dated 26 Apr 1374, and bequeathed property to “Ingram d’Umfraville”[427].
William & his first wife had children:
1. HENRY de Ferrers (Tiltey Abbey 16 Feb 1356-3 Feb 1388). He succeeded his father as Lord Ferrers [of Groby]. m (before 27 Apr 1371) JOAN, daughter of --- (-30 May 1394). Henry & his wife had children:
a) WILLIAM de Ferrers (Hoo 25 Apr 1372-18 May 1445). He succeeded his father as Lord Ferrers [of Groby]. m firstly (after 10 Oct 1388) PHILIPPA de Clifford, daughter of ROGER de Clifford Lord Clifford & his wife Matilda Beauchamp of the Earls of Warwick (-after 4 Jul 1405). m secondly MARGARET de Montagu, daughter of JOHN de Montagu Earl of Salisbury & his wife Matilda Francis. m thirdly (before 26 Oct 1416) as her third husband, ELIZABETH de Standisshe, widow firstly of JOHN de Wrottesley of Wrottesley Staffordshire and secondly of WILLIAM Botiller of Warrington and Layton Lancashire, daughter of ROBERT de Standisshe of Ulnes-Walton, Lancashire & his wife Iseude --- (-[Jan/Feb] 1442). William & his first wife had children:
i) HENRY Ferrers (-before 1423). m (before 13 Jul 1416) as her first husband, ISABEL Mowbray, daughter of THOMAS Mowbray Duke of Norfolk & his second wife Elizabeth FitzAlan of Arundel (-27 Sep 1452, bur Gloucester Grey Friars). She married secondly ([1423/24]) as his third wife, James de Berkeley Lord Berkeley. Henry & his wife had one child:
(a) ELIZABETH Ferrers ([1417/19]-[23] Jan 1483). She succeeded her grandfather as Lady Ferrers [of Groby]. m firstly EDWARD Grey, son of REYNOLD Grey Lord Grey (of Ruthin) & his second wife Joan de Asteley. m secondly (before 2 May 1462) as his first wife, JOHN Bourchier, son of HENRY Bourchier Earl of Essex & his wife Isabel of York (-[4 Jun/3 Nov] 1495, bur Stebbing, [transferred to Beeleigh Abbey]).
ii) MARGARET de Ferrers (-16 Jan 1452). m firstly (1427) as his second wife, RICHARD Grey Lord Grey (of Wilton), son of HENRY Grey Lord Grey (of Wilton) & his wife Elizabeth --- (-[12 Aug 1442/5 Feb 1443], bur Bletchley). m secondly (before 14 Feb 1446) THOMAS Grey of Richemount, Bedfordshire, son of ---.
2. ELIZABETH de Ferrers . The will of "William Ferrers Lord of Groby", dated 1 Jun 1368, proved 19 Jul 1372, chose burial “in the Conventual Church of our Lady at Ulvescroft”, bequeathed property to “Elizabeth my daughter a nun at the Minories, London...Margaret my wife...Philippa de Beauchamp my sister...Elizabeth d’Assells my sister...”[428].
3. MARGARET de Ferrers (-22 Jan 1407, bur Warwick, St Mary's). m (before Apr 1381) THOMAS de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, son of THOMAS Beauchamp Earl of Warwick & his wife Katherine de Mortimer (before 16 Mar 1339-8 Apr 1401, bur Warwick, St Mary's).
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From FindAGrave
Birth: 1062
Ferrieres-Saint-Hilaire
Departement de l'Eure
Haute-Normandie, France
Death: 1139
Staffordshire, England
1st Earl of Derby, younger son of Henry de Ferrières and Bertha Roberts I'Aigle.
Husband of Hawise de Vitre, the daughter of Andre de Vitre and Agnes de Mortaigne. They had one son, Sir Robert Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby.
Sir Robert was born at Ferrieres, Normandy, France, and his family had the grant of Tutbury Castle in Staffordshire and 114 manors in Derbyshire as a result of his father's contribution to William the Conqueror's invasion of England in 1066.
Sir robert was a supporter of King Henry I. As part of his tenure of Duffield Frith in 1129-30, he is on record as having interests in lead mines at Wirksworth, and he granted the church of Potterspury, Northamptonshire, to Bernard the Scribe.
Later he supported King Stephen, taking Derbyshire men northwards to fight off an invasion of the Scots under King David I of Scotland. Little actual fighting took place, but Thurstan, Archbishop of York, won the Battle of the Standard on Stephen's behalf in 1138. Robert was rewarded by becoming the Earl of Derby.
He died in the following year, 1139 and was succeeded by his second but eldest surviving son Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby, regarded as Robert de Ferrers the Younger.
Family links:
Parents:
Henry De Ferrers (1036 - 1088)
Children:
Robert Ferrers (1100 - 1160)*
Sibling:
Melisende de Ferrers de Mortimer (1055 - 1088)*
Robert de Ferrers (1062 - 1139)
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Merevale Abbey
Merevale
North Warwickshire Borough
Warwickshire, England
Maintained by: Anne Shurtleff Stevens
Originally Created by: Jerry Ferren
Record added: Dec 20, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 63098139
Events
| Birth | 1062 | Ferrieres-Saint-Hilaire, Haute-Normandie, France | |||
| Marriage | Ca 1087 | Vitre, Bretagne, France - Hawise de Vitre | |||
| Title (Nobility) | 1088 | 1st Earl of Derby | |||
| Miscellaneous | 1136 | Witnessed King Stephen's 1136 Charter of Liberties | |||
| Military | 22 Aug 1138 | Battle of the Standard | |||
| Death | 1139 | Staffordshire, England | |||
| Alt name | Robert de Ferrers | ||||
| Burial | Merevale Abbey, Merevale, North Warwickshire Borough, Warwickshire, England | ||||
| Residence | Tutbury Castle |
Families
| Spouse | Hawise de Vitre (1069 - ) |
| Child | Isolda de Ferrières ( - ) |
| Child | Matilda de Ferrières ( - ) |
| Child | Robert de Ferrariis (1090 - 1163) |
| Child | unnamed Daughter de Ferrières ( - ) |
| Child | William de Ferrers ( - 1139) |
| Child | Walcheline de Ferrières ( - 1191) |
| Father | Henri de Ferrières (1036 - 1088) |
| Mother | Bertha de L'Aigle (1040 - ) |
| Sibling | Enguenulf de Ferrières ( - 1088) |
| Sibling | William de Ferrières ( - ) |
| Sibling | Amicia de Ferrières ( - ) |
| Sibling | Melisende de Ferrières (1055 - 1088) |
| Sibling | Gundreda de Ferrières ( - ) |
| Sibling | Emmeline de Ferrières ( - ) |