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William de Brus, Lord
- 13431. William de Brus, Lord was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died 03 Feb 1343. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
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!2nd Baron,son and heir.He did homage and had livery,20th Aug.1316.(Rot.Fin.10 Edw.2.m 15 ).He had confirmation of the Castle of Wark,10th Nov.1316.Fought in Scotland 1318 and 1319:and in Gascony 1324/25.
Constable of Wark Castle 20 May 1328.He had a grant of Barnard's Castle on Thames,10th Feb.1338.He had livery of the lands of his brother John,8th Feb.1339.Continually employed in Scotland,and on the Borders.Fought in Brittany 1342.William married Marjery Baddlesmere Bef 20 Nov 1338. Marjery was born , of Chilham, Kent; died 18 Oct 1363. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Margaret de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died Bef 26 Jul 1341.
- 3. Elizabeth de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks.
- 4. Alice de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died Aft 16 May 1380.
- 5. Maud de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks.
- 6. William de Brus, Third Baron was born 21 Oct 1328, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 1352, on a Pilgrimage.
- 7. Thomas de Brus, Fourth Baron was born 13 Jan 1337, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 08 Jun 1384, Uffington, Lincs.; was buried , Riveaulx.
Generation: 2
2. Margaret de Brus (1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died Bef 26 Jul 1341. Other Events:
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Margaret married Edward de Bohun Aft 27 Jan 1332. [Group Sheet]
3. Elizabeth de Brus (1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks. Other Events:
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Elizabeth married William la Zouch Bef 16 Jul 1334. William was born , of Harringworth. [Group Sheet]
4. Alice de Brus (1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died Aft 16 May 1380. Other Events:
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Alice married Nicholas de Meinill Bef 06 Apr 1342. [Group Sheet]
5. Maud de Brus (1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks. Other Events:
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Maud — John Welles, Lord. [Group Sheet]
6. William de Brus, Third Baron (1.William1) was born 21 Oct 1328, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 1352, on a Pilgrimage. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
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!He was 15 when his father died.His wardship was granted to Ralph Lord Nevill 15th May 1343.Though still under age,he fought at Crecy 26th Aug.1346,and at Nevill's Cross,17th Oct.following.and returning to France,took part in the siege of Calai s the next year.On the 19th June 1350,having made proof of his age,he had livery of his lands.He was summoned to Parliment,25th Nov.1350 and 20th Nov.1351.He married whilst still a child,28th Aug.1339,Margaret,dau.of Ralph Lord Nevill of Raby.
William married Margaret Nevill Bef 28 Aug 1339. Margaret (daughter of Ralph Nevill, Lord) was born , of Raby; died 12 May 1372. [Group Sheet]
7. Thomas de Brus, Fourth Baron (1.William1) was born 13 Jan 1337, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 08 Jun 1384, Uffington, Lincs.; was buried , Riveaulx. Other Events:
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!Born at Stoke Albany 13th Jan.1337.Fought in Gascony 1357.Ward od Ralph Earl of Stafford.Having proved his
age,he had livery of his lands,21st June 1358.On the death of his mother,he had livery of the lands she held in dower of his inheritance,and also her purparty of the Barony of Baddlesmere,13 Nov.1363.He was in the French Wars 1369-1372.On 10th Jul y 1372 his brother's widow Margaret being dead,he had livery of the Manor of Wragby,Lincs.He was summoned to Parliament fron 24th Aug.1362 till 3rd March 1384.Thomas married Beatrice Stafford 01 Jan 1359. Beatrice (daughter of Ralph Stafford, Earl) was born , of Stafford; died 14 Apr 1415. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 8. Thomas de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks.
- 9. Robert de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks.
- 10. Elizabeth de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks.
- 11. Margaret de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died Bef 07 Feb 1415.
- 12. John de Brus, Fifth Baron was born 1366, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 06 Aug 1393, Paphos, Cyprus.
- 13. William de Brus, Sixth Baron was born 1369, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 01 Sep 1414.
Generation: 3
8. Thomas de Brus (7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks. Other Events:
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!mentioned in his brother's William's will.(Test.Vetust.182 ).
9. Robert de Brus (7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks. Other Events:
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!(Mon.Ang.II.728b n 40 ).
10. Elizabeth de Brus (7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks. Other Events:
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Elizabeth — Thomas Clifford, Lord. [Group Sheet]
11. Margaret de Brus (7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died Bef 07 Feb 1415. Other Events:
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Margaret — Reginald Grey, Lord. Reginald was born , of Ruthyn. [Group Sheet]
12. John de Brus, Fifth Baron (7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born 1366, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 06 Aug 1393, Paphos, Cyprus. Other Events:
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!son and heir,5th Baron.Aged 18 at his father's death.He fought at sea with Richard Earl of Arundel,1387,(Rot.
Franc.11 Ric 2.m 5 ).Joint Warden of the West Marches of Scotland.Summoned to Parliament from 8th Aug.1386 till 13 Nov. 1393.He died on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. o.s.p.John — Mary Percy. Mary (daughter of Henry Percy and Joan de Orreby) died Aft 24 Aug 1394. [Group Sheet]
13. William de Brus, Sixth Baron (7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born 1369, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 01 Sep 1414. Other Events:
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!6th Baron,brother and heir.Lord of Helmesley,Warter,Belvoir,&c. Aged 24 at his brother's death.Commissioner to treat with Scotland.He obtained custody of the Manors of Severnstoke,Maltby,and Staveley during the minority of the heir of Thomas Lor d Clifford,31st Aug.1391.Lord Treasurer of England,29th Sept.1403.K.G.Summoned to Parliament from 20th Nov.1394 till 24th Dec.1413.
William married Margaret Arundel Bef 11 Aug 1394. Margaret (daughter of John Arundel) died 03 Jul 1439. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. William de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died 22 Mar 1421, slain at Beauge.
- 15. Robert de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died 30 Dec 1448.
- 16. Richard de Brus, Knt. was born , of Helmesley, Yorks.
- 17. Beatrice de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks.
- 18. Alice de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks.
- 19. Margaret de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died Bef 14 Feb 1430.
- 20. Elizabeth de Brus was born , of Helmesley, Yorks.
- 21. John de Brus, Seventh Baron was born 01 Oct 1396, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 22 Mar 1421, slain at the Battle of Beauge.
- 22. Thomas de Brus, Eighth Baron was born 1407, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 18 Aug 1431.
Generation: 4
14. William de Brus (13.William3, 7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died 22 Mar 1421, slain at Beauge. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
15. Robert de Brus (13.William3, 7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died 30 Dec 1448. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Robert married Anne Walsham 1433. (daughter of John Walsham) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Henry de Brus was born 1433, of Helmesley, Yorks.
16. Richard de Brus, Knt. (13.William3, 7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
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!He had a grant of #20 per annum out of the manor of Uffington,Lincs.11th Aug.1438,being then styled son oMargaret,Lady of Roos.(Pat.16 Hen.6.p 2.m 15 ).Appointed Constable of St Briavel's Castle 28th June 1445.On 3rd Aug.1446,his livelihood bein g insufficient to maintain his rank,he had a grant of #50.
17. Beatrice de Brus (13.William3, 7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
18. Alice de Brus (13.William3, 7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
19. Margaret de Brus (13.William3, 7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks; died Bef 14 Feb 1430. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Margaret — James Touchet, Lord. James was born , Audley. [Group Sheet]
20. Elizabeth de Brus (13.William3, 7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born , of Helmesley, Yorks. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Elizabeth — Robert Morley, Lord. [Group Sheet]
21. John de Brus, Seventh Baron (13.William3, 7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born 01 Oct 1396, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 22 Mar 1421, slain at the Battle of Beauge. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
!He was never summoned to Parliament,spent most of his time in the wars with France.He o.s.p.22nd Mar.1421,
being slain at the Battle of Beauge,with William,his brother,Thomas Duke of Clarence,and others.John married Marjery Despencer 05 Sep 1404. Marjery (daughter of Philip Despencer) was born , of Goxhill; died 20 Apr 1478. [Group Sheet]
22. Thomas de Brus, Eighth Baron (13.William3, 7.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born 1407, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 18 Aug 1431. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
!8th Baron,brother and heir.aged 14 at his brother's death.Although still a minor,he had licence to marry whom he might wish,17th Dec.1423 (Pat.2 Hen.6.p 3.m 25).Fought in France 1426.He was summoned to Parliament in 1429
He married Alianore,daughter of Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick (by Elizabeth his wife,daughter and heiress of Thomas Lord Berkeley ).She was coheiress of her mother,as to the Baronies of Berkeley and Lisle.Thomas — Alianore Beauchamp. Alianore (daughter of Richard Beauchamp, Earl and Elizabeth Berkeley) was born , of Warwick; died 04 Mar 1467. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Richard de Brus
- 25. Margaret de Brus died 10 Dec 1488; was buried , Gainsborough.
- 26. Thomas de Brus, Ninth Baron was born 09 Sep 1427, of Helmesley, Yorks; died 17 May 1464, at Hexham.