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Contents The Devereux of Bodenham 1190c-1516  
Introduction  
Tracing the Devereux  
Proofs  
The records  
   
Introduction Introduction  
We have so far traced back to Elizabeth Leighton, widow of Richard Corbet, born Elizabeth Devereux, who died in 1516, and this webpage is an attempt to identify her Devereux ancestors..  
This is easy for the first four generations, but then all of the existing genealogies have different and conflicting information, so that tracing past the mid-14th century and Walter Devereux of Bodenham, John Devereux of Maund (Knight of the Garter), and William Devereux of Bodenham seemed to be impossible, especially using these secondary sources as a guide.  
So, faced with rather a complex puzzle, I began collecting every readily-available public record for Devereux (or close) from 1086 to 1400, grouping them by name, branch, location, affiliations, etc., and using existing genealogies as sparingly as possible, this is my interpretation for the Devereux of Bodenham, in a nutshell.  
A note to the reader: This page uses hyperlinks extensively, so if you follow one or more of them, don't forget that you just have to click your browser's 'BACK' button once, or more than once, to get back to where you were initially!  
I would suggest that you read 'Tracing the Devereux' below (down to 'Proofs'), without clicking on hyperlinks - to get an overview. Then come back here, and work though the text again, exploring the hyperlinks, records and references.  
It would also be useful to print out my draft Devereux tree, or open it in a separate window, and follow it while reading. Tree  
   
Tracing Tracing the Devereux  
Elizabeth Leighton's memorial in Burford, Shropshire, has an inscription stating that she was the daughter of Walter Devereux, 8th Lord Ferrers of Chartley [from his marriage by 1446 with Anne Ferrers]. Memorial  
The marriage of Walter IX Devereux (my numbering) and Anne Ferrers, and a partial descent of this branch of the Devereux is given in the Visitation of Warwickshire from 1619. Visitation  
The Devereux arms shown in the Visitation are "Argent, on a fess gules, a crescent for difference, in chief three torteaux", which are the same as borne by a Walter Devereux around 1285 (minus the difference). Devereux Arms  
And this Walter Devereux around 1285 (Walter IV) is 'of Bodenham', so Walter V's branch of the Devereux is a junior branch (hence 'the difference') of the Devereux of Bodenham. Bodenham  
The Visitation pedigree shows Walter IX Devereux's parents as  Walter IX  
Walter VIII Devereux, knight, and Elizabeth Merbury, his parents as Walter VIII  
Walter VII Devereux, knight, and Elizabeth Bromwich, his parents as  Walter VII  
Walter VI Devereux, knight, and Agnes de Crophull, and his father as Walter VI  
Walter V Devereux, knight, but no particulars whatever on this last Walter Devereux. Walter V  
This descent is easy to prove in the contemporary records, and is undisputed.  
In the intervening several centuries, it seems though, that nobody has been able to conclusively identify Walter V Devereux's career, nor how he fits into the Devereux of Bodenham.  
About the same time as this Walter, John Devereux, who distinguished himself at the battle of Najera in 1367, and was in royal favour from then until his death in 1393 (being made constable of Leeds Castle, captain of Calais, constable of Dover Castle and Warden of the Cinque Ports, Knight of the Garter (KG), and more), bore similar arms - those of Bodenham, with a mullet for difference. He is referred to as John Devereux KG, below. Arms, John KG  
It seems that nobody has been able to determine John Devereux KG's descent, with certainty, either, 'The Complete Peerage' of 1916 remarking for instance, that "he was probably a younger son of William Deverose of Bodenham, who died in 1376/7", and "He was obviously not the eldest son of this William, as the pedigrees state" [due to his arms, with a difference, presumably]".  
In fact, between 1293 and 1358 there is no record for the Bodenham branch of the Devereux which explicitly states a father-son or other close family relationship, so a definitive proof may not even be possible.  
To try to bridge this gap, we will have to jump ahead a bit, and look at who held Bodenham, and who held a manor the Devereux of Bodenham acquired through marriage around 1254 - West Bromwich.  
   
Lords of Bodenham 1242-1485  
1242 Walteri de Ebroicis holds 1 knight's fee of the Honour of Brecon, and 1/2 fee beside that in Bodenham.  Walter III  
1261-04 Walter de Ebroicis, Lord of Bodenham gives a bond for 22-1/2 marks to a jewish moneylender. Walter III  
1278 Walter Deverous, now of age, petitions for the return of his father's lands in Bodenham, Maund and Wellbrook. Walter IV  
1293-10 Walter Deuereus, Lord of Bodenham borrows £10 worth of cloth from Walter de la Barre of Hereford. Walter IV  
1303 Walter de Evereus is found to hold 1/2 knight's fee in Bodenham. Walter IV  
1316 Stephen Deveroys is found to be seized of Bodenham and Bourghope with two others. Stephen  
1346 Stephano [de] Ebroicis holds 1/2 knight's fee in Bodenham (which Walterus de Ebroicis held before him). Stephen  
1355-06 William Deveras Lord of Bodenham witnesses a grant in Bodenham. William  
1359-02 William Deveras Lord of Bodenham witnesses a grant in Bodenham. William  
1372-03 William Devereus, Lord of Bodenham borrows £7 in Hereford. William  
1378-07 Walter Deveros, knight, and his heirs are granted, of special grace, a weekly market at their manor of Bodenham. Walter V  
1407-02c The marriage of Walter Devereux belonged to the King inasmuch as his father held ... manor of Bodenham etc. Walter VII  
1485 Walter Devereux held the manor of Bodenham etc. Walter IX  
Lords of West Bromwich 1254-1403c  
1254 Walter de Everoos is Lord of the manor of West Bromwich (with two others). Walter III  
1276-10c Walter de Evereus is sued over a technicality concerning his manor in West Bromwich. Walter IV  
1290-12 Walter de Everos [alias Deveroys] is found to hold 1/2 knight's fee in both West Bromwich and Dudley castle, Staffs. Walter IV  
1293 Walter de Everus shows the charter of free warren in West Bromwich issued to his father Walter, in an assize. Walter IV  
1301-10 Walter de Ebroicis sues others for cutting down his trees at West Bromwich. Walter IV  
1322 Stephen Deveroys is found to hold 1/2 knight's fee in West Bromwich. Stephen  
1356-06 William Devrous is recorded as holding property in West Bromwich. William  
1403-04 The heir of John Devros is found to hold property in West Bromwich. John  
This gives the following combined list of the Lords of Bodenham and of West Bromwich  
Walter III (1242, 1261) Bodenham, (1254) West Bromwich  
Walter IV (1278, 1293, 1303) Bodenham, (1276, 1290, 1293, 1301) West Bromwich  
Stephen (1316, 1346) Bodenham, (1322) West Bromwich  
William (1355, 1359, 1372) Bodenham, (1356) West Bromwich  
Walter V (1378) Bodenham                     John, West Bromwich  
Walter VII (1407) Bodenham                            heir of John (1403) West Bromwich  
Walter IX (1485) Bodenham                 Bassets, and later, Vernons (BHO) West Bromwich BHO  
   
H_1254x377 Both Bodenham and West Bromwich descend from Walter, to Walter, Stephen and William in turn (without any dispute, 'Inquisitions Post Mortem' or 'Proof of Age' along the way) - making it more than likely that they are passed down from father to son in each case, of which only the first is explicitly confirmed in the records.  
But after William the two manors descend down different paths - Bodenham goes to our line of Walters, and West Bromwich goes to John Devereux KG (died before 1403).  
Having established that, we are ready to consider Walter V Devereux's career, which I have not found identified in this way elsewhere:  
   
L_Walter_V Walter V Devereux at the head of the branch in the Visitation is found in about 69 records between 1338 and 1383, in fact, every record for that name, with variations, during that time period (of which four are together with his son Walter VI Devereux, and one is for his son alone). Walter V Walter V (4574944)  
Walter V is 'of Bodenham' and aged 50 in 1359, by his own testimony, so born in 1308 or 1309. He is landless and makes his way in the world as a man-at-arms, most likely for his feudal overlord William de Bohun, a cousin of king Edward III. From at least 1346, he is closely associated with William Fitz Waryn, one of the most renowned knights of the time, who is also close to King, and Queen Philippa. This connection could well have been crucial for his later career, bringing him closer to the Bohuns themselves, and the court. By 1360 he has been on pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella, fought at Crecy and Calais, and probably many other places, including a crusade in Prussia. From 1361 to 1373 he is in the service (probably as a household knight) of young Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, Essex and Northampton, no doubt serving at times as guide, advisor, sparring partner, as well as, of course, man-at-arms and bodyguard. They were on crusade together in Prussia in 1364, and in the Near East in 1367-8, and on at least two campaigns in northern France in 1369 and Brittany in 1371. After Humphrey's early demise in 1373, Walter is lieutenant to John Burley, Captain of Calais until 1375. In his last years he is Lord of Bodenham, twice sheriff of Herefordshire, several times MP as knight of the shire, and dies in 1383, leaving a memorial in the church at Bodenham, and a son, Walter VI, married to the heiress of Weobley.  
Born in 1308 or 1309 and bearing the arms of Bodenham with a difference, would mean that Walter V is a younger son of the Lord of Bodenham in those years, Stephen Devereux (Walter IV Devereux having died in 1305). Stephen  
Shortly after writing this, a document confirming that Walter V was the son of Stephen Devereux came to light. son of Stephen  
This document is a marriage contract made before William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton - confirming no doubt that Walter was a long-time member of the Bohun retinue.  
   
R_Stephen Relationships between Stephen, William, Walter V and VI, John Devereux KG  
Stephen Devereux Lord of Bodenham, along with his fellow tax commissioners, seems to have died of the plague of 1349. Plague  
As William succeeds Stephen in 1349, and is undoubtably his son, as already discussed, William must be older than Walter V, so is born before 1308. William  
So we have Stephen, father of William and Walter V, and the latter's son Walter VI - but where does John KG fit in?  
In the recognicance in 1382, Walter V, Walter VI and John KG are all mentioned, but only Walter VI as the son of Walter V, so John Devereux KG is evidently NOT a son of Walter V. Recognicance  
And here we have another document that has recently come to light (for me, at any rate) - William Devereux of Bodenham loaning money to 'John son of John Devereux of Maund' in 1361 (note that Bodenham and Maund are adjacent manors in the parish of Bodenham). John KG  
This must certainly be John Devereux KG, who is variously recorded as 'John Devereux of Maund', and he must therefore have been born no later than 1340 (of age in 1361), and his father is no doubt the 'John Devereux of Maund' recorded in 1324. John of Maund  
This elder John Devereux can hardly be another son of Stephen - he must have been born around the same time as William, but cannot be older than William, otherwise he or his son would have succeeded Stephen at Bodenham 1349, and cannot be older than Walter, as he or his son would have succeeded William at Bodenham in 1377.  
The elder John Devereux of Maund is likely the 'John son of William Devereus' participating in a grant of land in La More (the Moor), in the parish of Bodenham in 1334. Grant  
This William Devereux of la Mora recorded between 1307 and 1334 must be a younger brother of Stephen Devereux, and the manor of Maund, which was recovered by Walter IV Devereux around 1278, seems to have come to him, then to his son John the first John Devereux of Maund, then to his son John the second John Devereux of Maund. William of Mora  
This would make the elder John Devereux of Maund a cousin of William and Walter V Devereux - and John Devereux KG a second cousin of Walter VI Devereux.  
We would then have an explanation for the arms 'with a difference'. John Devereux bore the arms of a junior branch with the mullet (Walter IV - William - John of Maund - John KG of Maund), and Walter V bore the arms of a later junior branch with the crescent (Walter IV - Stephen - Walter V - Walter VI etc.) - though when John of Maund's line died out with his son in 1396, the distinction became superfluous. Arms, John KG  
William Devereux evidently dies without issue in 1349, and his younger brother Walter V naturally succeeds him, at least in Bodenham.  
   
Walter V's ancestors:  
Stephen Devereux seems to have lived a fairly quiet life as Lord of the manor and landowner in Bodenham and West Bromwich. He witnesses one charter, is named to several tax commissions, is never recorded as going on a campaign, fathers several sons (possibly related), and dies in 1349, probably of the plague of that year. He succeeds Walter IV Devereux in 1305, and he is no doubt over 21 years old (as there is no dispute or Inquisition Post Mortem in Herefordshire nor Staffordshire for his father, nor Proof of Age for him in either place), unlike the Stephen Devereux of the Lyonshall branch of the Devereux (with whom he is often confused in Devereux genealogies) who is suspected to be under age in 1309x10. Stephen Stephen (9149888)  
Walter IV Devereux petitions for his father's lands in Bodenham, Maund and Wellbrook in 1278 (which had been confiscated after his father died in the de Montfort rebellion in 1265, probably at Evesham), succeeds also in West Bromwich, is knighted, probably during the campaign in Scotland in 1296, and dies in 1305. His arms are recorded around 1285 as  'argent a fess gules, in chief three torteaux'. He claims to be of age in 1278, so this places his birth at 1257 or earlier. His father is Walter III Devereux, and his mother Sarra de Bromwich. Walter IV Walter IV (18299776)  
Walter III Devereux succeeds to Bodenham, Westhyde and Wellbrook in Hereford around 1240, marries Sarra de Bromwich by 1254, thereby acquiring lands in West Bromwich, is active in de Montfort's rebellion, named sheriff of Herefordshire in 1265, and dies in the same year in the battle of Evesham (or shortly after) along with Simon de Montfort and notably, William Devereux of Lyonshall. His father is clearly John Devereux, briefly involved in Richard Marshal's rebellion in 1234 which results in his son Walter being sent to the King as a hostage to guarantee John's good behaviour. Also, John is in debt in England in 1245, for which his son Walter is given respite. Walter III Walter III (36599552)  
John Devereux is active in the early 1220s around Bodenham, but from 1229 is in possession of significant lands in Ireland, and recorded only there until his death around 1250. He has sons in Ireland (the Devereux of Ireland appear to descend from him), perhaps by a second wife there, and Walter, probably the son of a first wife in England, succeeds to his lands in England around 1240. John's first appearance in the records is the only one together with a Walter Devereux, who is recorded between around 1191 and 1221x2 in Brecon and Bodenham, so this is likely his father. John John (73199104)  
Walter II Devereux is active between around 1189x93 to 1221x2, initially in Brecon holding a knight's fee of William de Braose the elder and the younger, and from 1215 in Hereford and Bodenham. The last charter he witnesses is the only one also witnessed by John Devereux, presumably his son. In the charter Walter II issues in 1189x93 at the request of his overlord William de Braose the younger, Walter is recorded as 'Walter Devereux the younger', which may mean that his father is also Walter, so Walter I - especially as Walter II brings a suit of morte d'ancestor in 1194. Walter II Walter II (146398208)  
Walter I Devereux would have died in 1192x3, and would be a rough contemporary with John Devereux of Lyonshall (died 1188), as would his presumed son Walter II (died 1221x2) with Stephen Devereux of Lyonshall (died 1228). Walter I Walter I (292796416)  
In fact, Walter I and John Devereux might be brothers. If so, this would mark the generation in which the Lyonshall and Bodenham branches of the Devereux separated, John using the arms 'gules a fess argent, in chief three torteaux', and Walter adopting the same arms with the tinctures reversed, 'argent a fess gules, in chief three torteaux', an early method for showing a difference. Arms  
This seems the more likely, as one of the two Devereux, holding 3 knights' fees in 1166, was another Walter Devereux. It could well be that he had two sons, the elder, John Devereux, inheriting Lyonshall, etc., and the younger, Walter I Devereux, inheriting lands in the Braose honour of Brecon. Walter  
   
Devereux Genealogies  
In his 'Antiquities of Shropshire' of 1857, Eyton is critical of Collins (Peerage of England 1779) and others for making Dugdale's 'hints' about the early Devereux into a connected pedigree. Eyton  
And in light of the our descent for Walter III, Walter IV, Stephen and William in Bodenham and West Bromwich, the same could be said for Dugdale's statement that William Devereux of Lyonshall (of age in 1257) was 'succeeded' by John Devereux KG (first recorded in 1367). Descent  
This would only be true in the sense that Lyonshall came into John Devereux KG's possession in 1390, after passing through the hands of Roger la Ware, Walter de Langton, William Tuchet, John de Felton, Giles de Badlesmere, the de Vere earls of Oxford, and Simon de Burley, of whom none are suspected of being William Devereux's descendant.  
Robinson's History of the Castles of Herefordshire also disagreed with the early Devereux genealogies, treating the Devereux of Lyonshall from William d. 1265 at Evesham, to William perpetually in debt, outliving his son John and alienating the castle and manor, and John's son Stephen claiming rights to the castle during his (William's) lifetime. Robinson  
Cokayne's The Complete Peerage in 1916 too disagreed with the early Devereux genealogies, without saying so, treating William Devereux of Lyonshall from 1265 onwards, finding only one wife, Luce, and no connection to the Devereux of Bodenham. Cokayne  
So any pedigree or part-pedigree based on the idea that a Devereux from the Lyonshall branch became Lord of Bodenham in the late 13th century is invalidated, at least on this point, including Collins in 1779, Duncumb in 1812, Beltz in 1841, Stemmata Shirleana in 1873, Watkins in 1902, and today's Wikipedia - which cites these secondary sources as 'proofs'.  
In fact, judging from the records, the Devereux of Bodenham had been a separate branch since before 1200.  
   
Note that Richardson's 'Plantagenet Ancestry' of 2004 traces back only as far as Walter VI Devereux and Joan the daughter of John Devereux KG, so does not address Walter V or John Devereux KG directly.  
   
Remarks  
If the above descent is correct, the name 'Walter Devereux' was used exclusively by the Bodenham branch between 1200 and 1400, with one single exception - Walter son of Nicholas Devereus of Chanstone, Herefordshire in 1331, of whom we hear nothing more. Chanstone  
   
Proofs Proofs  
This section attempts to 'prove' that a certain person is the father or mother of an already-proven ancestor, using public records -ideally from primary sources.   
Each 'proof' starts off with a list of some or all of the records believed to pertain to that person (not always obvious), which ideally should allow us to identify his or her children, dates for his or her birth, marriage(s) and death (accurate or approximate), and names of one or both of his or her parents.  
Each 'proof' ends with an automatically-generated text derived from the main family tree, as a summary, and as a check on how well the 'proof' might have succeeded, so far…  
PP_142967    
PP_Elizabeth Elizabeth Devereux (142967), the mother of Maria Corbet (71483) Elizabeth (142967)  
Records  
1516 Elizabeth Leighton, widow of Richard Corbet knight of Moreton Corbet, and daughter of Walter Devereux of Weobly, knight, KG, Lord Ferrers of Chartley is buried in Burford, Salop. Memorial  
Children  
Elizabeth Corbet née Devereux's eldest son Robert Corbet is born in the year before 28 October 1478. Eldest son  
Marriage  
Elizabeth Devereux and Richard Corbet are married between 1468 and 1475. Marriage  
Death  
Elizabeth Leighton née Devereux, widow of Richard Corbet, dies in 1516. Death  
Birth  
Elizabeth Devereux is born in around 1458. Birth  
Parents  
Elizabeth's father is given as Walter Devereux, KG, Lord Ferrers of Chartley on her memorial in the church of Burford in Shropshire. Father Walter IX (285934)  
Her mother Anne, daughter of William Ferrers, knight, is 'married' to Walter Devereux by 1446, Mother Anne (285935)  
when she was 7 years old. Grant  
The Visitation pedigree of 1619 confirms this information. Visitation  
So the mother of Maria Corbet (71483),  
Elizabeth Devereux (142967), born in 1458c in ?,  
married to Richard Corbet (142966) in 1468x75 in ?,  
died in 1516 in Burford, was the daughter of  
Walter IX Devereux (285934), and Anne Ferrers (285935). Walter IX  
   
PP_285934    
PP_Walter_IX Walter IX Devereux (285934), the father of Elizabeth Devereux (142967) Walter IX (285934)  
Records  
This is a selective list of the records for this Walter Devereux between 1432 and 1486.  
1446-11 William de Ferrers, knight, grants 2 manors to Walter IX Deverous, esquire and Anne his wife. Marriage Anne (285935)  
1453-03 Grant to Walter Devereux IX, esquire and Anne his wife (aged 14) daughter and heir of William de Ferrers, 'chivaler'. Wife's age  
1459 The IPM for Walter Devereux VIII, knight, states that his son and heir Walter Devereux IX is aged 26 years Father's death  
1486 The IPM of Walter Devereux IX, knight, KG, Lord Ferrers of Chartley finds that he held the manors of Weobley, Bodenham, Lyonshall and Morecote. Death  
Children  
Elizabeth Devereux, the daughter of Walter IX Devereux is born about 1458. Birth  
John Devereux, the eldest son of Walter IX Devereux is born in 1463x4. John  
Marriage  
Walter IX Devereux and Anne, daughter of William Ferrers, knight are married by 1446. Marriage  
Death  
Walter IX Devereux, K.G., Lord Ferrers of Chartley dies in the Battle of Bosworth on 22 August 1485. Death  
Birth  
Walter IX, son of Water Devereux VIII is born in 1432. Birth  
Parents  
The IPM of John Merbury states that his daughter, born in 1412, is the wife of Walter [VIII] Devereux. Mother  
The Visitation pedigree of 1619 has Walter VIII Devereux marrying Elizabeth daughter of John Marburye. Visitation  
So the father of Elizabeth Devereux (142967),  
Walter IX Devereux (285934), born in 1432 in ?,  
married to Anne Ferrers (285935) in 1446 in Chartley?,  
died in 1485 in Bosworth, was the son of  
Walter VIII Devereux (571868), and Elizabeth Merbury (571869). Walter VIII  
   
PP_571868    
PP_Walter_VIII Walter VIII Devereux (571868), the father of Walter IX Devereux (285934) Walter VIII (571868)  
Records  
This is a selective list of the records for this Walter Devereux between 1419 and 1459.  
1436 The IPM for Agnes, widow of John Parr, esquire, states that her grandson Walter VIII Devereux is aged 26 years. Birth Agnes (2287473)  
1438 The IPM for John Merbury, states that his daughter and heir Elizabeth wife of Walter VIII Devereux is aged 26 years. Wife Elizabeth (571869)  
1459 The IPM for Walter VIII Devereux, knight, states that his son and heir Walter IX Devereux is aged 26 years. Death Walter IX (285934)  
Children  
Walter IX Devereux, son of Water VIII Devereux is born in 1432. Birth  
Marriage  
Walter VIII Devereux and Elizabeth Merbury marry around 1431. Marriage  
Death  
Walter VIII Devereux dies aged 48 on 23 April 1459. Death  
Birth  
Walter VIII Devereux, the son of Walter VII Devereux is born 1411x2. Birth  
Parents  
Thomas Bromwych is sued by the king in 1407 for abducting Walter VII Devereux, whose marriage belonged to the king. Abduction  
The Visitation pedigree of 1619 has Walter VII Devereux marrying Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Bromwich, knight. Visitation  
So the father of Walter IX Devereux (285934),  
Walter VIII Devereux (571868), born in 1411 in ?,  
married to Elizabeth Merbury (571869) in 1431c in Weobley?,  
died in 1459 in ?, was the son of  
Walter VII Devereux (1143736), and Elizabeth Bromwich (1143737). Walter VII  
   
PP_1143736    
PP_Walter_VII Walter VII Devereux (1143736), the father of Walter VIII Devereux (571868) Walter VII $(1143736)  
Records  
This is a selective list of the records for this Walter Devereux between 1402 and 1419.  
1402-07 The IPM of Walter VI Devereux states that his son and heir Walter VII Devereux is aged 15 years. father's Death  
1407-02c Thomas Bromwych is accused of abducting Walter VII Devereux whose marriage belonged to the King. Father-in-law Elizabeth (1143737)  
1419-11 The escheator is ordered to take the lands of Walter VII Devereux, who has died, into the king's hand. Death  
Children  
Walter VIII Devereux, the son of Walter VII Devereux is born in 1411x2. Birth  
Marriage  
Walter VII Devereux is married to Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Bromwych by February 1407. Father-in-law  
Death  
Walter VII Devereux dies in November 1419. Death  
Birth  
Walter VII Devereux, the son of Walter VI Devereux is born around 1385. Birth  
Parents  
The IPM for Agnes, widow of John Parr in 1436, states that her grandson Walter VIII Devereux is aged 26 years Mother Agnes (2287473)  
Walter VI Devereux marries Agnes de Crophull in 1382. Mother  
The Visitation pedigree of 1619 has Walter VI Devereux marrying Agnitia daughter of Thomas de Crophull. Visitation  
So the father of Walter VIII Devereux (571868),  
Walter VII Devereux (1143736), born in 1386 in Weobley?,  
married to Elizabeth Bromwich (1143737) in 1407 in Sarnesfield?,  
died in 1419 in Weobley?, was the son of  
Walter VI Devereux (2287472), and Agnes Crophull (2287473). Walter VI  
   
PP_2287472    
PP_Walter_VI Walter VI Devereux (2287472), the father of Walter VII Devereux (1143736) Walter VI (2287472)  
Records  
This is a selective list of the records for this Walter Devereux between 1372 and 1402.  
1372 The marriage of Walter VI Deveros, son of Walter V Deveros, knt., is annulled. Annulment  
1375-11 Walter V Devereus, knt, and Walter VI his son borrow £100. Loan  
1382-02 Walter V Deveros and Walter VI Deveros the younger are named to a Commission to arrest William Solers. Solers  
1382-10 Walter V, Walter VI his son, John Devereus, knt. and John de Burley pay £400 to John de Crophulle, knt. Payment  
1390-12 Walter VI Devereux is called a friend of John Devereux on the latter being granted the manor of Lyonshall. Grant  
1402-07 The IPM of Walter VI Devereux states that his son and heir Walter VII is aged 15 years. Death  
Children  
Walter VII Devereux, son and heir Walter VI Devereux is born around 1353. Walter VI  
Marriage  
Walter VI Devereux marries Agnes de Crophull in 1382, Marriage Agnes (2287473)  
with financial support from his father, Walter V, his close relative John Devereux, Captain of Calais, and John Burley, former Captain of Calais and old comrade-in-arms of his father. Recognisance  
Death  
Walter VI Devereux dies in 1402 having been mortally wounded in the battle of Pilleth in Wales. Death  
Birth  
Walter VI and his father Walter V borrow £100 together in 1375, which indicates that he was over 21 years of age, so born before 1355. Debt  
Parents  
Four records clearly state that Walter VI Devereux is the son of Walter V Devereux: the recognisance in 1382, commission in 1382, debt taken out in 1375, and annulment of his marriage to Margaret Seys in 1372, Father  
Walter V Devereux was married to Thomasia de Haddon by 1354, so she is certainly Walter VI's mother. Mother  
So the father of Walter VII Devereux (1143736),  
Walter VI Devereux (2287472), born in 1353c in Dorset,  
married to Agnes Crophull (2287473) in 1382 in Weobley?,  
died in 1402 in Pilleth, was the son of  
Walter V Devereux (4574944), and Thomasia de Haddon (4574945). Walter V  
   
PP_4574944    
PP_Walter_V Walter V Devereux (4574944), the father of Walter VI Devereux (2287472) Walter V (4574944)  
Records  
This is a list of all records found for this Walter Devereux between 1338 and 1383, plus,  
in italics, major engagements in which he might have been involved, but for which no record has been found.  
1308x9 Walter Devereux is born in Bodenham, by his own testimony in 1359. Proof of Age  
1331c Walter Devereux witnesses a grant by Walter Fitz Richard of Bulley to Hugh and Mabel de Bradfield. Grant  
1333 Berwick and Halidon Hill  
1333x4 Roxburgh  
1337-11 Cadzand Manny, Cobham, Fitz Waryn Froissart 2/452  
1338-01 Walter Deveroys of Bodenham witnesses the baptism of Edmund le FitzHerbert in Llandeilo, Wales. at Baptism  
1338-02 Walter Deveroys of Bodenham starts on a pilgrimage to Santiago [de Compostella]. Pilgrimage  
1338-11 Walter Devereux of Herefordshire and William de Northwood loan £100 to William de Badesford. Loan  
1338-12 Walter Deveros of Oxfordshire loans £50 to John son of Henry de Coddington. Loan  
1339 Flanders  
1340 Battle of Sluys and siege of Tournai  
1341 Scotland  
1342 Battle of Morlaix in Brittany  
1343 Lochmaben  
1345 Brittany  
1346-06-18 Walter Devereus and William FitzWarin have letters of protection for the Crecy campaign in Portchester. Crecy + Calais  
1350 battle of Winchelsea  
1351-11 The sheriff of Somerset and Dorset and Walter Deveroys are ordered to arrest a felon in 1351. Commission  
1355-01x6 Walter Deverous enters and takes the issues of the manor of Hoke in Dorset during 7 months. Hoke  
1355-05c Walter Devereus and Thomasia his wife quitclaim property in Dorset to William FitzWarin. Quitclaim Thomasia (4574945)  
1357 Walter Deverous and about 40 others illegally hunt deer in Richard de Acton's park in Somerset. Hunting  
1358 Walter Deveras agrees with Walter Seys to marry each others' eldest son to the other's eldest daughter. son's marriage  
1359-05-06 Walter Deveroys of Bodenham testifies in Hereford that Edmund le FitzHerbert is aged 21. Proof of Age  
1359-10x1360-04 Rheims campaign  
1360-09 Walter Deverous and Thomasia his wife quitclaim one carucate in Maugerton, Dorset. Maugerton  
1362-01 Humphrey de Bohun starts on a pilgrimage, perhaps to Compostella, which Walter Devereux did in 1338. Pilgrimage  
1362-07 Walter Deveroys is involved in a boundary dispute in Dorset. Boundary  
1363-10 Walter Deveroys is given the wardship of the lands of the heir of William de Lucy, Thomas, a minor. Wardship  
1364-01 Walter de Weros is on a crusade in Prussia together with Humphrey de Bohun and others. Prussia  
1364-02 Walter Deverose, knight is named attorney for a year by brother Thomas de Burle, prior going to Ireland. Attorney  
1365-02-16 Waltero Deverose witnesses Edward III's charter to Humphrey de Bohun, his kinsman, Lord of Brecon. Witness  
1365c Walter Deveras, knight, is given the manor of Bykenhill (exchanged for Southam) for life by Humphrey de Bohun. Manors  
1366-05 Walter Devereus is named to a commission to make inquisition regarding a chapel in the county of Gloucester. Commission  
1366-05 Walter Devereus is named to a commission of the peace in the county of Gloucester. Commission  
1366x8 Walter Devereux almost certainly went on crusade in Cyprus, Turkey and Tripoli with Humphrey de Bohun. Cyprus  
1368-07 Walter Deveros is named to a commission of the peace in the county of Gloucester. Commission  
1368-07 Walter Deveros is named to a commission to investigate trespasses on John de Burley's lands. Commission  
1368-10 Walter Deveros is replaced on the commission of the peace in co. Gloucester as he is making stay 'in remote parts'. Commission  
1369-05x11 Walterus Deveres participates in a chevauchée between Calais and Harfleur with Humphrey de Bohun. Protection  
1370-02-04 Walter Deveros and Maud [le Frene?] his wife hold a messuage and virgate of land for the life of Maud. 2nd wife  
1370-05 Walter Deveroys' wardship of the Lucy lands moves from Thomas, who has died, to his younger brother William. Wardship  
1371-08 Walter Devereux is likely with Humphrey de Bohun in a naval battle near Nantes. Naval Battle  
1372 The marriage of Walter, son of Walter Deveros, knt., is annulled. Annulment  
1373-01 Walter Deverose holds 1/2 knight's fee in Mokkas and Sutton, Herefordshire, on the death of Humphrey de Bohun. Knight's Fee  
1373-03 Walter Deverose has the wardship of Humphrey de Bohun's lands in Wales and the March of Wales. Wardship  
1373-07 Walter Deverose and others are given instructions for handling Humphrey de Bohun's lands . Wardship  
1373-08 Gauthier d'Evreus [Walter Devereux] with John Burley is involved in John of Gaunt's Chevauchee of 1373. Chevauchée  
1374-01 Walter Deveros' involvement with Bykenull is reviewed when the manor is granted to John de Beverle. Bykenhull  
1374-04 Walter Deverose, knt, William Deverose (deceased in 1379) and others loan £120 to John Deverose of Harptree. Loan  
1374-11 Walter Deveroys' wardship of the lands of the heir of William de Lucy ends as he is 21. Wardship  
1375-02 Walter Devereux, lieutenant to the Captain of Calais, John Burley, participates in a skirmish near Calais. Skirmish  
1375-10 Walter Deveros is made sheriff of the county of Hereford. Sheriff  
1375-11 Walter Devereus, knt, and Walter his son borrow £100. Loan  
1376-10 Walter Deverose' term as sheriff of the county of Hereford ends. Sheriff  
1377-03 Walter Devereus and John Devereus, knights are given a wardship by mainprise of Simon de Burley. Wardship  
1377-03 Walter Deverose is named to a Commission of the Peace. Peace  
1377-03 Walter Deverose is named to a Commission to hold an Inquisition concerning two manors. Inquisition  
1377-04 Walter Deverose is named to a Commission of Array. Array  
1377-05 Walter Deverose is named to a Commission of Inquisition to take oaths of men in Wales. Oaths  
1377-07 Walter Deverose is named to a Commission of the Peace. Peace  
1377-07 Walter Deveros, knight is named to a Commission appointed as keepers of the city of Hereford, to keep the peace. Hereford  
1378-07 Walter Deveros, knight, and his heirs are granted, of special grace, a weekly market at their manor of Bodenham. Market  
1378-10 Walter Deveros, and others petition Parliament regarding damages in the Welsh marches. Petition  
1378-11 Walter Deveros, knight is paid for attending Parliament at Westminster as knight of the shire during 30 days. Parliament  
1379-05 Walter Deveros, knight is paid for attending Parliament at Westminster as knight of the shire during 45 days. Parliament  
1379-08 Walter Deverose is named to a Commission concerning tax assessment. Tax Assessment  
1380-05 Walter Deverose is named to a Commission of the Peace. Peace  
1380-06x11 Walter Deveros, knight participates in a chevauchée from Calais to Nantes under Thomas of Woodstock. Chevauchée  
1381-07 Walter Deveros and others are ordered to issue a proclamation regarding the rebellion. Rebellion  
1381-07 Walter Deveros is named to a Commission to punish insurgents. Insurgents  
1381-12 Walter Deveros is named to a Commission to preserve the peace. Peace  
1382-02 Walter Deveros and Walter Deveros the younger are named to a Commission to arrest William Solers. Solers  
1382-02 Walter Devereux is named to a Commission to deliver prisoners to Marshalsea. Prisoners  
1382-02 Walter Deveros, knight is paid for attending Parliament at Westminster as knight of the shire during 88 days. Parliament  
1382-03 Walter Deveros is named to a Commission to keep the peace. Peace  
1382-05 Walter Deveros, knight is paid for attending Parliament at Westminster as knight of the shire during 22 days. Parliament  
1382-08 Walter Deveros and the others on Commission to keep the peace are informed that John Burley has been removed. Peace  
1382-10 Walter Deveros, knight is paid for attending Parliament at Westminster as knight of the shire during 25 days. Parliament  
1382-10 Walter Devereux, Walter his son, John Devereus and John de Burley pay £400 to John de Crophulle, knt. Payment  
1382-11 Walter Devereux, knt. is made sheriff of Hereford. Sheriff  
1383-01-20 Walter Devereux, knt. is replaced as sheriff of Hereford, so has died a few days before. Death  
Remarks on the records  
Walter Devereux is a younger son of a junior branch of the Devereux families, below the rank of baron at this time, so it is not surprising that the first 30 years of his life are missing from the records.  
His military career spanned about 50 years and certainly included the battle of Crécy and the siege of Calais in 1346, a crusade in Prussia in 1364, a skirmish near Calais in 1375, chevauchées from Calais in 1369, 1373 and 1380 - but probably included many more.  
He is recorded together with the Bohuns, the feudal overlords of the Devereux of Bodenham and Brecon since the Bohuns succeeded the Braoses in that role. He is in the service of young Humphrey de Bohun from 1361 to 1373, and given Bykenhull for life around 1365, which suggests long service, so also with his father, William de Bohun, earl of Northampton, cousin of Edward III.  
He is also recorded together with William Fitz Waryn (who no doubt became his brother-in-law), one of the most renowned knights of the day, and close to Edward III and his queen Philippa from at least 1330 until his death in 1361.   
As a landless younger son, Walter seems to have decided early to concentrate solely on serving as a man-at-arms, and administrator - for the Bohuns, and possibly for William Fitz Waryn at times, and through them, for Edward III.  
Serving such highly placed men, his military career may be even more obscured than other less active knights and men-at-arms, as he could often be just another one of either Williams' men-at-arms in the account books, such as Norwell's in 1338-1340, for instance. Norwell  
He might have been at almost every battle involving either William de Bohun, his son Humphrey de Bohun, William Fitz Waryn or Edward III between 1330 and 1373, often leaving no trace, as listed in italics above.  
Children  
Walter VI Devereux, son and heir Walter V Devereux is born around 1353. Walter VI  
Marriage  
Walter V Devereux marries Thomasia de Haddon, around 1350. She is alive in 1360. Marriage  
Death  
Walter V Devereux, is appointed sheriff of Herefordshire on 24 November 1382, but dies a few days before 12 January 1383. Death  
A monument is erected in his memory, and survives in the church of Bodenham until 1834. Monument  
Birth  
Walter V Devereux of Bodenham is born in 1308 or 1309, presumably in Bodenham. Birth  
Parents  
Bearing the arms of the Devereux of Bodenham, with a difference, and born around 1308, Walter would logically be a younger son of the Lord of Bodenham at the time, Stephen Devereux.  
His mother's name is unknown.  
So the father of Walter VI Devereux (2287472),  
Walter V Devereux (4574944), born in 1308x9 in Bodenham,  
married to Thomasia de Haddon (4574945) in 1350c in Dorset,  
died in 1383 in Bodenham, was almost certainly the son of  
Stephen d'Evereux (9149888), and ?  (9149889). Stephen  
   
PP_9149888    
PP_Stephen Stephen d'Evereux (9149888), the father of Walter V Devereux (4574944) Stephen (9149888)  
Records  
This is a list of all records found for this Stephen Devereux between 1305 and 1349.  
1316 Stephen Deveroys is found to be seized of Bodenham and Burghope with two others. Bodenham  
1322 Stephen Deveroys is found to hold 1/2 knight's fee in West Bromwich. West Bromwich  
1323 Stephen Deveros is found to hold 1/2 knight's fee in West Bromwich. West Bromwich  
1324-06c Stephen Deveras sits on a jury, while a Johannis Devereus of Manne [Maund] is a witness. Inquisition  
1339x40 Stephen Devereus witnesses a charter in Bodenham together with Johe Devereus and Rogero Devereus. Charter  
1340-04-20 Stephen Deverous, with 4 others, is named to a commission to collect a subsidy (ninth of lambs, etc.) for the king. Commission  
1340-07-15 Stephen Deverous, and the others, are threatened with punishment if there is any delay. Commission  
1341-03-15 Stephen Deverous, and the others, are to collect the second year of the subsidy. Commission  
1346 Stephano [de] Ebroicis holds 1/2 knight's fee in Bodenham (which Walterus de Ebroicis held before him). Bodenham  
1347-06-02 Stephen Deverous and 4 others borrow £60 from William Purcel of Norbury, Salop. Debt  
1348-07-20 Stephen Deverous, with 2 others, is named to a tax commission. Commission  
1349-07-16 Stephen Deverous, with 2 others, is named to a tax commission. Commission  
1349-09-26 Stephen Deverous, and the 2 others, are replaced by 5 others on the same tax commission. Commission  
Children  
The sons of Stephen Devereux are identified above. Stephen's sons  
Marriage  
Stephen Devereux's marriage, probably around 1300, and his wife's name are unknown.  
Death  
Stephen Devereux died in September 1349, probably of the plague. Death  
Birth  
Stephen Devereux will have been born around 1280, around when his father Walter IV was 21 years old. Petition  
Parents  
His father was Walter IV Devereux, born around 1255 and died in 1305. Father  
So the father of Walter V Devereux (4574944), certainly  
Stephen d'Evereux (9149888), born in 1279c in Bodenham,  
married to ? (9149889) in 1300c in ?,  
died in 1349 in Bodenham, was no doubt the son of  
Walter IV d'Evereux (18299776), and ?  (18299777). Walter IV  
   
William_1302c Records for William Devereux 1302c-1377, successor of Stephen Devereux in Bodenham and West Bromwich, presumably his eldest son Family (9149888)  
1349-09 William Deveroys borrows £136 in Hereford, one day before Stephen Devereux is replaced on a tax commission Debt Stephen (9149888)  
1355-06 William Deveras Lord of Bodenham witnesses a grant in Bodenham. Witness  
1355-10 William Deveres of Bodenham borrows £10 in Hereford. Debt  
1356-06 William Devrous is recorded as holding property in West Bromwich. West Bromwich  
1359-02 William Deveras Lord of Bodenham witnesses a grant in Bodenham. Witness  
1360-09 William and Roger Devereus witness a grant in Bodenham. Witness brother Roger  
1361-03 William Devereux of Bodenham makes a loan to John son of John Devereux of Maund. Loan  
1361x71 There is a strange gap of ten years with no record of William Devereux of Bodenham…  
1371-03 William Deveros of Bodenham is named to a tax commission in Herefordshire. Commission  
1371-11 William Deveros of Bodenham is appointed sheriff of the county of Herefordshire. Sheriff  
1372-03 William Devereus, Lord of Bodenham borrows £7 in Hereford. Debt  
1371-11 William Deveros of Bodenham, sheriff of Herefordshire, is ordered to find a new coroner . Sheriff  
1373-01 The IPM of Humphrey de Bohun finds that William Deverose holds 1 knight's fee in Bodenham. Bodenham  
1373-05 William Devereus of Bodenham acknowledges a debt of 80 marks to John de Burley, knt. Debt  
1373-11 William Devereus of Bodenham has protection on going to Calais to join the garrison there for one year. Calais  
1374-04 William Deverose and Walter Deverose knt. loan £100 to John Deverose of Harptree. Loan Walter V (4574944)  
1377-01 William Deverose, coroner in Herefordshire is reported to have died. Death  
   
Roger_1312c Records for Roger Devereux 1312c->1360, presumed 3rd of Stephen Devereux Family (9149888)  
1339x40 John and Roger Devereus witness a charter in Bradfield, 2 miles north of Bodenham, Witness brother John  
together with Stephen Devereux. Stephen (9149888)  
1360-09 William and Roger Devereus witness a grant in Bodenham. Witness brother William  
   
William_1282c Records for William Devereux 1282c->1317 Family (9149888)  
1307-08 William Devereus of Bodenham is a juror. Juror  
1310-08 William Deverus, John Deverus and others of Bodenham borrow £100. Debt  
1317-12 William Devereus witnesses a grant in la Mora, Bodenham. Witness  
1317-12c William Devereus of la Mora makes a grant in Suthiams. Grant  
1317-12c Confirmation of the grant by William Devereus of la Mora in Subauns. Confirmation  
1334-06 John son of William Deveros makes a grant of a messuage in la Mora. Grant  
   
John_1304c Records for John Devereux 1295x1304-1346x9 Family (9149888)  
1324-06c John Devereus de Manne [Maund] is a witness in court in Hereford, while Stephen Devereux is a juror. Witness Stephen (9149888)  
1325-03 John Deuerus witnesses a release in Thinghill, 5 miles SE of Bodenham (if aged over 21, born before 1305). Witness  
1327-03 John Devereus, king's yeoman receives a grant in Gloucestershire from the King. King's yeoman  
1327-05 John Devereus witnesses a grant in Thinghill. Witness  
1334-06 John son of William Deveros makes a grant of a messuage in la Mora. Grant  
1339x40 John and Roger Devereus witness a charter in Bradfield, 2 miles north of Bodenham, Witness brother Roger  
together with Stephen Devereux. Stephen (9149888)  
1346-05 John de Everos receives letters of protection covering the campaign in France. Crecy, etc.  
   
John_1340c Some of the records for John Devereux, KG 1340c-1393, son of John Devereux of Maund Family (9149888)  
1361x1393 John Devereux is mentioned about 190 times in records, of which these are perhaps the most significant:  
1361-03 William Devereux of Bodenham makes a loan to John son of John Devereux of Maund. Loan  
1368-08 John Devereux sets out to Aquitaine to stay there in the company of Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales8. Aquitaine  
1371 John Deveros, knight, sets sail under Guy, Lord Brian. Protection  
1372-03c John Devereux is sent to Gascony in the king's service. Gascony  
1372 John Devereux is captured in Aquitaine while in the king's service. Aquitaine  
1373-08 John Devereux may have been in John of Gaunt's Chevauchee of 1373, if he is Froissart's 'sire de Manne'… Chevauchée  
1377-03 John Devereus and Walter Devereus are given the wardship of 2 manors, by mainprise of Simon de Burley. Wardship Walter V (4574944)  
1377-07 John Devereux is appointed king's councillor along with 2 bishops, 2 earls, 2 barons, 2 bannerets, and 3 knights. King's Council  
1377-10 John Devereux is granted an annuity of 200 marks for his services to Edward late prince of Wales. Annuity  
1378 John Deveros, knight takes part in a naval expedition under Sir Aubrey de Vere, and John of Gaunt. Expedition  
1378-03 John Devereux, king's knight, is granted the custody of Leeds Castle, Kent for life. Leeds Castle  
1380-02 John Devereux is named Captain in Calais. Captain  
1384-05 John Deveros of Maun [Maund] co. Hereford quitclaims a manor in Suffolk. Quitclaim  
1388-03 John Devereux, king's banneret, is named Constable of Dover castle and Warden of the Cinque Ports, for life. Dover  
1388-05 John Devereux was installed in the Order of the Garter in the place of Simon de Burley, executed this month. KG  
1388-06 John Devereux is named steward of the king's household. Steward  
1392-02 John Devereux of Maugne [Maund], 'chivaler' is granted the keeping of the castle and manor of Whityngton. Whityngton  
1393-02 John Devereux, knight dies suddenly. Death  
1403-04 The heir of John Devros is found to hold property in West Bromwich. Heir  
1422-11 Humphrey FitzWalter, husband of Joan, daughter of John Devereux KG holds Lyonshall, Maund, etc. daughter Joan  
   
PP_18299776    
PP_Walter_IV Walter IV d'Evereux (18299776), the father of Stephen d'Evereux (9149888) Walter IV (18299776)  
Records  
This is a list of all records found for this Walter Devereux between 1266 and 1305.  
1275-05 Walter Devereus and 45 others are accused of assaulting Richard de London in Tirley, Staffordshire. Assault  
1276-10c Walter de Evereus is sued over a technicality concerning his manor in West Bromwich. Bromwich  
1278 Walter Deverous, now of age, petitions for the return of his father's lands in Bodenham, etc. Petition  
1285c Walter de Eures is recorded as bearing the arms 'argent a fess gules, in chief three torteaux'. Arms  
1289-05 Walter de Everoys of Bodenham acknowledges a debt of 77s. 4d. Debt  
1290-12 Walter de Evereus [alias Deveroys] is found to hold 1/2 knights' fee in Uffington, Berks. of Roger de Somery. Inquisition  
1290-12 Walter de Everos [alias Deveroys] is found to hold 1/2 knight's fee in both West Bromwich and Dudley castle, Staffs. Inquisition  
1291-11 Walter de Evereuse witnesses an agreement concerning land in Poston. Witness  
1293 Walter Deverus is mentioned in an assize as the son of Sarra de Bromwich. mother Sarra  
1293 Walter de Everus shows the charter of free warren in West Bromwich issued to his father Walter, in an assize. father Walter  
1293-10 Walter Deuereus, Lord of Bodenham borrows £10 worth of cloth from Walter de la Barre of Hereford. Cloth  
1294-04c Walter Deverous and Richard Marnham and Margaret his wife are in an assize regarding rights of frankpledge, etc. Assize  
1294-06 Walter Deverous has the waste of 2 acres of land in Bodenham which lies uncultivated. Inquisition  
1296-05 Walter Deueroys, knight, is on campaign in Scotland with Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex. Scotland  
1299-01 Walter Devereus is found to hold 1 knight's fee in Brecon of Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex. Brecon  
1301-10 Walter de Ebroicis sues others for cutting down his trees at West Bromwich. Trees  
1302-02 Walter de Ebroicis is sued for not prosecuting his writ of novel disseisin in West Bromwich. Assize  
1303 Walter de Evereus is found to hold 1/2 knight's fee in Bodenham. Knight's Fee  
1304-09 Walter Devereys withdraws his suit against Agnes de Somery. Somery  
1305-02c Walter de Evereus is one of over 50 custodians of Roger Mortimer, a minor in wardship. Mortimer  
1305-10c Walter Deverous is reported to have died.. Death  
Children  
Stephen Devereux succeeds Walter IV Devereux in Bodenham and Bromwich, and is presumably his son. Bodenham  
Marriage  
Walter IV Devereux's marriage, probably in 1275x80, and his wife's name are unknown.  
Death  
Walter IV Devereux dies in 1305. Death  
Birth  
Walter IV Devereux is in possession of West Bromwich and so of age in 1276, so born before 1255. Bromwich  
His parents are married by 1254, but could have married by 1248, so he is born after 1248. Marriage  
Parents  
Walter IV Devereux is identified as the son of Walter III Devereux in 1293. father Walter  
Walter IV Devereux is identified as the son of Sarra de Bromwich in 1293. mother Sarra  
So the father of Stephen d'Evereux (9149888), no doubt  
Walter IV d'Evereux (18299776), born in 1255c in Westbromwich?,  
married to ? (18299777) in 1278c in ?,  
died in 1305 in Bodenham, was the son of  
Walter III d'Evereux (36599552), and Sarah de Bromwich (36599553). Walter III  
   
PP_36599552    
PP_Walter_III Walter III d'Evereux (36599552), the father of Walter IV d'Evereux (18299776) Walter III (36599552)  
Records  
This is a list of all records found for this Walter Devereux between 1225 and 1265.  
1233-08 Johannis de Ebroicis pledges loyalty to the king and sends his son 'Walterum filium ipsius Johannis' as hostage. Hostage  
1234-06 Walterum filium Johannis de Ebroicis, militis, is released. Release  
1242 Walteri de Ebroicis holds 1 knight's fee of the Honour of Brecon, and 1/2 fee beside that in Bodenham.  Knight's Fee  
1242 Walterus de Evereus holds 1 knight's fee of the Honour of Snodhill in Westhyde in 1242.  Knight's Fee  
1242 Walterus de Evereus holds 1/4 knight's fee of the Honour of Snodhill in Wellbrook.  Knight's Fee  
1245-09 Walter d'Evreux is given respite concerning 12 marks debt of John d'Evreux, his father. Debt  
1253-05 Walter de Ebroicis is with the king and at least 300 others on campaign in Gascony. Gascony  
1254 Walter de Everoos is Lord of the manor of West Bromwich (with two others). West Bromwich  
1256-07 Walter de Ebroicis is freed of costly duties on assizes, juries, etc. and given a charter of [free] warren. Free Warren  
1258-04 A servant of Walter de Everos is charged with imprisoning Margaret of Bromwich. Plea  
1259-10c Waltero de Ebroic' is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls. Pipe Roll  
1261-04 Walter de Ebroicis, Lord of Bodenham gives a bond for 22-1/2 marks to a jewish moneylender. Debt  
1265-05 Walter de Ebroicis is made sheriff of Herefordshire. Sheriff  
1265-06 Commitment of the manors of Lugwardin, Mawardin and Dylun to Walter de Ebroicis, sheriff of Hereford. Manors  
1265-08-04 The lands of Walter de Ebroicis are forfeited after the battle of Evesham, so he has died then or soon after. Evesham  
Children  
Walter IV Devereux (1255c-1305) is identified as the son of Walter III Devereux in 1293. father Walter  
Marriage  
Walter III Devereux is married Sarah de Bromwich of West Bromwich by 1254. Marriage Sarah (36599553)  
Death  
Walter III Devereux dies in the battle of Evesham or its aftermath in August 1265. Death  
Birth  
Walter III Devereux is of age by 1242 when he holds knight's fees, so is probably born around 1220. Knight's Fee  
Parents  
John Devereux is identified as the father of Walter III Devereux in 1234, Hostage  
and in 1245. Deganwy  
So the father of Walter IV d'Evereux (18299776),  
Walter III d'Evereux (36599552), born in 1220c in Bodenham?,  
married to Sarah de Bromwich (36599553) in 1248x54 in Where,  
died in 1265 in Evesham, was the son of  
John d'Evereux (73199104), and ?  (73199105). John  
   
PP_73199104    
PP_John John d'Evereux (73199104), the father of Walter III d'Evereux (36599552) John (73199104)  
Records  
This is a list of all records found for this John Devereux between 1221 and 1250.  
1221x2 Walter de Evereucs and Johanne de Evereucs witness a charter of William de Broadfield granting land in Brecon. Grant  
1222c Johanne de Ebroicis witnesses a charter of Stephani de Ebroicis granting land to the Priory of Wormley. Charter  
1222c Johanne Ebroycis witnesses a charter of Stephani de Ebroicis granting land in Lyonshall. Charter  
1218x29 John de Everhous witnesses a grant of land in Leinster, Ireland. Leinster  
1225 John de Ebroicis witnesses a grant of land in Modrefeld, Herefordshire. Modrefeld  
1228c Joh' de Ebroico witnesses a grant to an almshouse in Hereford by Isabel Cantilupe. Cantilupe  
1228c John de Ebroico witnesses a grant of land in Clehonger to an almshouse in Hereford by John Gerner. Clehonger  
1229-03 John d'Evreux gives £10 for the king's charter to lands in Decies, Ireland, a gift of Thomas Fitz Anthony. Decies  
1229-03 John de Ebroicis is gifted extensive lands in Decies, Ireland by Thomas Fitz Anthony. Gift  
1230c Johanne de Ebroicis witnesses a charter of Walter de Clifford concerning property in Burley, Shropshire. Burley  
1233-04 The Judiciary of Ireland is ordered to give seisin of all his lands to John d'Evreux. Seisin  
1233-08 Johannis de Ebroicis pledges loyalty to the king and sends his son 'Walterum filium ipsius Johannis' as hostage. Hostage  
1234-06 Walterum filium Johannis de Ebroicis, militis, is released. Release  
1234-09 John d'Evreus and others are ordered to let the king present clerks to the chapels of their lands. Clerks  
1236-08 Land of John d'Evreux confiscated in the war between the King and Richard Marshall in 1233 is mentioned. Compensation  
1237-06 John d'Evreux is involved in an assize between Fulk Fitz Warin and others in Ireland. Assize  
1245-09 Walter d'Evreux is given respite concerning 12 marks debt of John d'Evreux, his father. Debt  
1247-07 John de Ebroicis gives homage for 2 knights' fees in Achetyr, Ireland. Knight's Fees  
1250c John de Ebroicis grants 5 carucates of land in Donoughmore, Ireland, to Vincent de Ebroicis and his heirs. Grant  
Children  
Walter III Devereux, son of John Devereux, is sent as hostage to king Henry III in 1233. Hostage  
Marriage  
John Devereux is gifted land in Ireland by Thomas Fitz Anthony in 1229, perhaps after marrying an unknown daughter of the latter. Gift  
Death  
John Devereux last appears in the records granting land to Vincent Devereux, perhaps a son, so must have died not long after. Grant  
Birth  
John Devereux witnesses a grant in 1221x2 when he is 21 or over, so he will have been born roughly around 1195. Grant  
Parents  
John Devereux witnesses a grant with Walter II Devereux, probably his father in 1221x2. Grant  
So the father of Walter III d'Evereux (36599552),  
John d'Evereux (73199104), born in 1195c in Brecon?,  
married to ? (73199105) in 1220c in ?,  
died in 1250c in Ireland, was very likely the son of  
Walter II d'Evereux 'junior' (146398208), and ?  (146398209). Walter II  
   
PP_146398208    
PP_Walter_II Walter II d'Evereux 'junior' (146398208), the father of John d'Evereux (73199104) Walter II (146398208)  
Records  
This is a list of all records found for this Walter Devereux between 1185c and 1222.  
1189x93 Walter d'Evreux the younger grants 12 acres in Brecon at the request of his lord William de Braose the younger. Grant  
1193 Waltero de Euereus is charged for his writ of novel disseisin. Disseisin  
1194-10 Waltum de Evereus brings a suit of morte d'ancestor. Assize  
1200c Waltero de Evreus witnesses a charter of William de Braose Lord of Brecon. Charter  
1201x16 Walter de Ebroic' witnesses a grant of a holding in Hereford. Grant  
1208-02c Walterus de Ebroic' is mentioned in an assize in Herefords. Assize  
1210 Walterum de Eures pays scutage in lieu of military service. Scutage  
1211x2 Walterum de Ebroycis holds 1/2 knight's fee in Brecon. Knight's Fee  
1214x5 Walterus de Eureus witnesses a grant of Richard de Esketot in Hereford. Grant  
1216c Walterus de Eureus owes 20s. Debt  
1220x2 Walter Ever[eo] witnesses a charter of Thomas of Maund mentioning Bodenham and Brecon. Charter  
1221-03 Walter d'Evreux is in dispute with Stephen d'Evreux over 1/2 knights' fee in Bodenham. Bodenham  
1221x2 Walter de Evereucs and Johanne de Evereucs witness a charter of William de Broadfield granting land in Brecon. Grant  
Children  
Walter II last appears in the records witnessing a grant in 1221x2 together with John Devereux, perhaps his son. Grant  
Marriage  
Death  
Walter II last appears in the records witnessing a grant in 1221x2, so probably dies soon afterwards. Grant  
Birth  
Walter II first appears in the records making a grant of land 1189x93 so must be over 21, so born roughly around 1170. Grant  
Parents  
Walter II first appears in the records making a grant of land 1189x93 as Walter 'junior', so Walter I may be his father. Grant  
So the father of John d'Evereux (73199104), very likely  
Walter II d'Evereux 'junior' (146398208), born in 1170c in ?,  
married to ? (146398209) in 1193c in ?,  
died in 1221x2 in Bodenham?, was likely the son of  
Walter I d'Evereux 'senior' (292796416), and ?  (292796417). Walter I  
   
PP_292796416    
PP_Walter_I Walter I d'Evereux 'senior' (292796416), the father of Walter II d'Evereux 'junior' (146398208) Walter I (292796416)  
Records  
There are no records giving this Walter Devereux's name explicitly. Grant  
Children  
Walter II first appears in the records making a grant of land 1189x93 as Walter 'junior', so this could be his son. Grant  
Marriage  
Death  
Walter II first appears in the records in 1191x4 as Walter 'junior', but not in 1193, so Walter I likely died in 1191x3. Disseisin  
Birth  
Walter II is born roughly around 1170, so if this is his son, Walter I would likely have been born around 1140.  
Parents  
So the father of Walter II d'Evereux 'junior' (146398208), likely  
Walter I d'Evereux 'senior' (292796416), born in 1145c in ?,  
married to ? (292796417) in 1165c in ?,  
died in 1192x3 in ?, was possibly the son of  
Walter d'Evereux (585592832), and ?  (585592833).  
   
Records The Records  
W_1091 1091 Invasion (Brut y Tywysogyon, p.55) Brecon
… when Rhys, son of Tewdwr, king of South Wales, was killed by the French [Normans], who inhabited Brecheiniog; and then fell the kingdom of the Britons …  
   
C_1100c 1100c Charter (Cartularium Prioratus S. Johannis Evang. de Brecon, 1884, pp. 69-70; The Picards or Pychards of Stradeway, 1878, pp. 3-4) Church at Brecon
Bernard Newmarch, with the consent of King Henry, gives Battle Abbey his church at Brecon dedicated to St. John the Evangelist.  
 … Wlgerus decimam suam rectam in Gualis, Walterus de Linehalla unum Burgensem, Rogerus de Baschevilla unum Burgensem, Willelmus filius Giraldi unum Burgensem, Robertus de Eurois unum Burgensem, Ricardus filius Radulphi dedit eisdem monachis terram Firmini et terram Radulphi Cornuti ...  
   
E_1166 1166 Charter (Red Book of the Exchequer, Part 1, p. 282) Knights' Fees
Carta Hugonis de Lascy  
Hii sunt milites quos ego Hugo de Lascy teno de antiquo feodo de domino Rege:  
… Rogerus de Ebroicis, iiij milites … Feodum Walteri de Ebroicis, iii milites ... Walter (585592832)  
   
C_1188 1188 Charge (The Great Roll of the Pipe for the thirty-fourth year of the reign of King Henry II, A.D. 1187-1188, Vol. 38, 1925 p. 214) Knights' Fees
Idem vicecomes redd. comp. De xiiij l. de terra Johannis de Eureus post mortem ejus. In custodia ij castellorum ejusdem Johannes xiiij l. per breve regis.  
   
C_1185x90 1185x90 Charter (Bulletin of the Board of Celtic Studies, Vol. XXX, 1983, 'William de Braose and the Lordship of Brecon', I. W. Rowlands, pp. 123-133) Glasbury
William de Braose grants Glasbury castle to Walter de Clifford  
Witnesses: Domina Marg' de Bohun, Domina Aanora de Sancto Walerico, Domina Sibilla Comitissa Ferr', Willelmo de Brausa filio meo, Hugone de Sai, Philippo de Brausa, Rad' de Baskervill', Johanne Pichard, Willelmo de Burchill', Ricardo de Hagurn', Willelmo de Weldebeof', Henrico de Penebrugg', Willelmo de Clifford', Henrico de Solers, Gilberto de Mans, Johanne filio Rad', Gilbert Giffard, A. tunc abbate de Dora, Ricardo capellano, Roberto de Furc', Alexandro clerico et aliis quam pluribus.  
Rowlands dates this charter to between 1185 and 1190.  
   
C_1190 1190-10c Charge (The Great Roll of the Pipe for the second year of the reign of King Richard I, Michaelmas 1190, New Series Vol. 1, 1925 p. 48) Castles
Willelmus de Braiose junior r.c. de M m. pro custodia heredum Gilleberti de Munemuda [Gilbert de Monmouth]. In thes. C et xxxix li. Et iij s. et iiij d. Et in perdonis per breue R. ipsi Willelmo D et xxvij li. Et x s. pro custodia castelli de Kaermerdin [castles of Carmarthen] . et de Sueinesea [Swansea] et Lanwardein [Llawhaden] . facienda duobus annis . scilicet a festo sancti Michaelis proximo postquam dominus R. iter arripuit Jherosol' in duos annos . si eam perfecerit.  
This is the first appearance of William de Braose junior in the Pipe Rolls, so he has probably just come of age sometime between Michaelmas 1189 and Michaelmas 1190.  
   
C_1185x99 1185x99 Charter (Cartularium Prioratus S. Johannis Evang. de Brecon, 1884, pp. 50-1) Traveleya
Carta Walteri de Traveleya  
hijs testibus Domino Willelmo de Breusa, et domina Matilda uxore ejus, Willelmo, Phillipo, Waltero, Egido, filijs eorum, Johanne Pichard, Willelmo de Burchull, Willelmo de Weldeboef, tunc constabulario, Ricardo decano, Bernardo capellano, Radulpho Torel, Willelmo de Brinshope, Galfrido coco, Thoma Preposito, Ricardo diacono, David filio Linordi et multis alijs.  
This record may be of interest for naming the sons of William de Braose, and for the witness list.  
   
C_1189x93 1189x93 Charter (Cartularium Prioratus S. Johannis Evang. de Brecon, 1884, pp. 49-50) Walter junior
Walter d'Evreux the younger grants to the Priory twelve acres of land at the request of his lord, William de Braose the younger Walter II (146398208)  
Carta Walteri de Ebroicis  
Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Walterus de Ebroicis juvenis dedi et concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et Sancto Johanni de Brechonia st monachis Deo ibidem servientibus duodecim acras terre in domino meo que jacent juxta fossatum leye in perpetuam elemosinam pro anima mea et uxoris mee et puerorum meorum et pro requesta et amore Willelmi de Breusa juvenis domini mei tenendas libere et quiete in perpetuam elemosinam ab omni servitio et absque omnibus querelis et consuetudinibus et ab omni exectione quod quia ratum et inconvulsum manere volo presenti scripto et sigilli mei attestatione confirmavi.  
Hijs testibus Willelmo de Breusa Juvene, Rogero de Baskerville, Philippo de Breusa, Milone de Muchegross, Johanne Pichard, Willelmo de Waldeboef, Ricardo de Hagurner, Milone Pichard, Willelmo de Burchull, Germo Burnel, Roberto de furchis, Rogero de Lagetera et mulis alijs.  
Seven witnesses to the charter of William de Braose the elder, above, dated to between 1185 and 1190, also witness Walter Devereux's charter made at the request of William de Braose the younger, so the charters were likely made about the same time. Braose  
William de Braose junior appears in the Pipe Roll for the first time on Michaelmas 1190, so this charter is not earlier than 1189. William Braose  
Walter Devereux is 'the younger' in this document, so it must be no later than 1193, when he brings a writ of novel disseisin, and is no longer 'the younger' . Walter juvenis  
   
D_1192x3 1192x3 Death of Walter I Devereux Walter I (292796416)  
Walter Devereux being described as 'the younger' in 1189x93 means that another older Walter Devereux is alive, Walter juvenis  
and the writ of novel disseisin in 1193 and suit of 'morte d'ancestor' in 1194 make it likely that the older Walter was his father, who must have died in the year before Michaelmas 1193, or a few months earlier. Morte d'ancestor  
   
A_1193 1193 Writ (Pipe Roll 5 Richard I, p. 91; William Marshal, Crouch) Walter II (146398208) novel disseisin
Idem Vic. R.c. de j m. de Willelmo de Clyfford’ pro falso clamore. Et de dim. m. de Christiana de Magne pro noua dissaisina. Et de dim. m. de Toma de Fraxino pro eodem. Et de dim. m. de Galfrido Ruffo de Dilum . pro defalta. Et de dim. m. de Waltero de Euereus pro noua dissaisina. Summa iii m. In liberation predicta iii m. per idem breue. Et Q. E.  
Walter Devereux is charged 1/2 mark for his writ of novel disseisin (recent disposession). As he is no longer described as 'the younger', and an assize of 'death of ancestor' is held the next year, it is probably his father who has died, Walter I Devereux. Assize  
   
A_1194 1194-10 Assize (Rotuli Curiae Regis 1194-99, p. 14; Placitorum in domo capitulari Westmonasteriensi Asservatorum Abbreviatio, 1811, p. 2) Walter II (146398208) morte ancestor
Assia de morte antecessor int Waltum de Evereus & fratres Hereff. Hospitalis Jerlm [Knights Hospitaller, Chapel of St. John of Jerusalem, Dinmore?] de ii marcis reddit in Reveshull est in presentia Dni Cant, etc.  
   
C_1195x9 1195x9 Charter (Cartularium Prioratus S. Johannis Evang. de Brecon, 1884, pp. 41-2) Bodenham
William Bishop of Hereford settles a controversy between the monks of Hereford and the monks of Brecon relative to the tithes of the Lordship of Herbert de Euras (Devereux) in Bodenham.  
Carta Willelmi Herefordensis Episcopi. Universis Sancte matris … super decimus de domino Herberti de Euras [Devereux] in Bodenham  
Hiis testibus, Willelmo precentore Herefordensi magistro Simone, magistro Nichloao de Hamlun', Canonicus, Magistro Roberto Grossi capitis, Magistro Osberto et Willelmo, capellanis, Milone et Hugone de Bodeham, Willelmo de Kilpe(c)et Nicholao capellanis, Helia medico, Willelmo coco, Waltero de Esbeche, Roberto filio Ricardi, Ricardo decano de Brechenie Bernardo Nicholao et Willelmo, capellanis, Willelmo de Euras [Devereux], Aluredo Brin, et multis alijs.  
This record precedes any record connecting Walter II Devereux with Bodenham.  
   
B_1195c 1195c Birth  
John Devereux John (73199104)  
John Devereux first appears in the records in 1222 witnessing a charter, so is of full age, and born around 1195, say. Witness  
   
C_1200c 1200c Charter (The Cartulary and Historical Notes of the Cistercial Abbey of Flaxley, p. 134) Witness
Carta Willelmi de Braosa de Quietantia (Haec est in manibus cellarii)  
Sciant praesentes et futuri quod ego Willelmus de Braose Dominus de Brechen dedi et hac mea carta confirmavi Deo et ecclesiae Sancte Mariae de Flaxeleya et Monachis de Dancto Walerico et puerorum nostrorum et amicorum et omnium antecessorum nostrorum quietantiam de tolneto et passagio per totam terram meam as tenendum de me et heredibus meis in perpetuam eleemosynam.   
Quare omnibus ballivis meis et hominibus firmiter praecipio ne illos Monachos vel homines illorum in aliquo super soroffacturam meam injuste gravetis et laboretis, nec gravari et labori eosdem permittatis.  
Hiis testibus Willelmo et Philippo filiis meis, Joanne Richard, Ricardo le Gagan, Willelmo de Waldebof, Willelmo de Burh., Roberto de Burh., Waltero de Traveleg, Waltero de Evreus, Nicolao de Dammartin, Macci Praeposito de Bergevenia, Roberto Praeposito de Bergevenia Walter II (146398208)  
   
G_1201x16 1201x16 Grant (Hereford Cathedral Archives, GB0312, Vol. 1, nr 113, p. 149) Walter II (146398208) Witness
Grant of a part of a holding (mansura) at Hereford, from the cookhouse (coquina) formerly of Roger son of Maurice, grantor's uncle, as far as the land formerly of Edrich the painter (pictor).  
Rent: two and a half marks annually, namely, sixteen shillings and eight pence at each of two terms.  
Witnesses: H., then dean of Hereford, and the chapter of the same, John Pichard, Miles Pichard, Walter Devereux (de Ebroic), Richard de Kinardeal, Nicholas the layman (secular'), Matthew de Dean, John Fol¨, Willim de Morton  
Latin  
   
A_1208 1208-02c Assize (Curia Regis Rolls, v, 1207-1209, pp. 130-1) Walter II (146398208) Witness
Heref¨. Magna assisa inter Ricardum Tirel penentem et Odonem Tirel tenentem de feodo dimidii militis cum pertinenciis in Parva Markelay ponitur in respectum usque in octabas clausi Pasche pro defectu recognitorum, quia Joahannes Pichard essoniavit se per Reginaldum, Willelmus de Burchill' per Walterum, Henricus de Fenbrig' per Willelmum, Gilbertus filius Mauricii per Hugonem, Simon de Brokebr' per Benedictum, Robertus filius Radulfi Hugo de Kinardesle per Ronertum.  
Idem dies datus est Miloni Pichard' Philippo de Stapelton' Radulfo de Sancto Audoeno Hugo de Cullardevill'.  
Et Robertus Brito et Walterus de Ebroic' Warinus Michel attachientur  
   
S_1210 1210 Scutage (Rotuli de Liberate ac de Misi et Praestitis Regnante Johanne, pp. 186, 194, 205) Walter II (146398208) Scutage
Walterum de Eures 20s., Flanders, p. 186  
Waltero de Evereus 20s., p. 194  
Walt' de Evereus 2 marks in Carrickfergus, p. 205  
   
F_1211x2 1211x2 Knight's Fees (Red Book of the Exchequer, Part 2, pp. 601-2) Knights' Fees
Honor de Brechenyog [Brecon]  
Walterus de Clifford, junior, 4 fees  
Willelmus de Gamages, 1 fee  
Johannes Pichard, 3 fees  
Hugo de Turbeville, 3 fees  
Robert de Evereus, 1 - 1/3 fees  
Heirs Willelmi de Wildebof, 3 fees  
Robertis le Wafre, 3 fees quos Reginaldus Crok et Ranulfus de Hurle tenent  
Paganus de Burghulle, 1 fee  
Hugo de Croft, 1 fee  
Walterus de Ebroycis, 1/2 fee Walter II (146398208)  
Richardus le Hagurner, 1 fee  
Richardus Pancevot, Jordanus de Wika, 1 fee  
Willelmus de Furcis, 1 fee  
Apud Humbre, 1/2 fee  
Radulphus Torel, 1 fee  
Roger le Bret, 1/2 fee  
Stephanus Poer, 1 fee  
Willelmus de Putlesdone, 1/3 fee  
Gilbertus de Mans et Ricardus Trus, 1/4 fee  
David de Burghulle, 1/3 fee  
Richardus le Haia, 1/3 fee  
Walterus Tyrel, 1/3 fee  
Henricus de Minariis, 1/2 fee  
Willelmus de Bladis, 1/2 fee  
Stephanus de Surdival, 1/3 fee  
Willelmus le Haia, 1/5 fee  
Domina de Melyenoe, 1/3 fee  
   
G_1214x5 1214x5 Grant (Hereford Cathedral Archives, GB0312, Vol. 1, nr 963, p. 157) Grant
1. Richard de Esketot  
2. Elyas de Bristollo, canon of Hereford  
Grant in fee-farm, by assent of Walter de Esketot his son, of all his lands with buildings in the vill of Hereford which lies between the land of Roger son of Maurice and the land of Stephen son of Hugh. For this grant the said Elyas gave thirty-four marks to the grantor.  
Rent: one pound of pepper to the grantor and twelve pence to Roger son of Maurice annually.  
Witnesses: Andrew de Cancell' sheriff of Hereford, Godescalde constable of Hereford, John Pichard, Miles Pichard, Walter de Mucegros, Walter de Euereus, William de Furcis, Robert de Furcis, Hugh de Dunr', Gilbert son of Maurice, Nicholas the secular, Mathew the clerk, Ralph the clerk, John de Anesia clerk of the sheriff, Stephen son of Hugh, Walter the chamberlain, William Seissill. Walter II (146398208)  
Latin. Seal.  
   
C_1216c 1216c Debt (Great Roll of the Pipe, 14 Henry III, p. 220) Debt
Walter de Eureus, Hereford' in Wall'  
De Pluribus Prestitis Factis Tempore Regis Johannis  
Walterus de Euereus debet xx s. de eisdem qui requiretur in Essex’ in originali. Walter II (146398208)  
   
B_1220c 1220c Birth  
Walter Devereux Walter III (36599552)  
Walter Devereux was old enough to serve as a hostage in 1234, so perhaps between 10 and 20 years of age. Hostage  
He held part of a knight's fee in 1242 in Bodenham, so was of full age, so born around 1220, say. Knight's fee  
   
C_1220x2 1220x2 Charter (Cartularium Prioratus S. Johannis Evang. de Brecon, 1884, pp. 124-5) Charter
Thomas Maund confirms the charter of his grandfather, Nicholas  
Carta Thome de Magena  
Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Thomas de Magena pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et omnium antecessorum meorum et successorum meorum concedo et hac presenti carta confirmo Deo et ecclesie sancte Marie de Bodeham omne donum quod Nicholaus de Magena avus meus eidem ecclesie dedit et carta sua confirmavit et ut hec mea concessio et confirmacio rata et inconcussa permaneat presentem catra sigilli mei impressione roboratam priori et conventui de Brekenia quorum est predicta ecclesia de Bodeham dedi in testimonium, et eandem coram parochianis de Bodeham super altare sancte Marie posui.  
Hijs testibus Walter Ever[eo], Willelmo de furches, Waltero de Mora, Rogero de Bodeham, Ricardo decano de Brekenia, Willelmo presbitero de Bodeham, Milone de Beriton, Galfrido coco, et multis alijs. Walter II (146398208)  
   
O_1221 1221-03-05 Dispute (TNA C 60/15, m. 7; Fine Roll 5 Henry III, image 98 http://www.finerollshenry3.org.uk/content/calendar/roll_015.html) 1/2 fee
Stephen d’Evreux gives the king one mark for having a pone (postponement?) before the king’s justices at Westminster at Easter in one month against Walter d'Evreux, concerning half a knight’s fee with appurtenances in Bodenham. He has the pone. Order to the sheriff of Hertfordshire (recte Herefordshire) to take etc. 1 Witness H. etc. as above. Walter II (146398208)  
This is the last reliably-dated record for Walter II Devereux.  
   
C_1221x2_1 1221x2 Charter (Cartularium Prioratus S. Johannis Evang. de Brecon, 1884, pp. 122-3) Charter
William of Broadfield grants to Brecon Priory the lands granted by him to Richard Mareschall, by a description slightly different:  
Carta Willelmi de Bradefeld. Sciant presentes etc. Walter II (146398208)  
Hijs testibus Walter de Evereucs, Willelmo de furches, Johanne de Evereucs, Rogero de Bodeham, Waltero de Kiffiam, Ricardo de Grosmount, Waltero de Mora, Rogero filio Mauricij, Ricardo de Bloege, Thoma de Bolege, Hugone de monarchis, Waltero de Bokelinton, Magistro Thoma Brut, et multis alijs. John (73199104)  
This is the only record involving both Walter Devereux and John Devereux, so it likely falls between the last reliable date for Walter (1221-03-05) and the first reliable date for John (1222-08-02). Death  
   
D_1221x2 1221x2 Death of Walter Devereux Walter II (146398208)  
Walter II Devereux is found in reliably-dated records between 1194 and 1221, Walter II  
and his successor in Brecon and Bodenham, presumably his son, John Devereux, is found in reliably-dated records between 1222 and 1247, John  
so Walter II Devereux must have died between 1221-03-05 and 1222-08-02.  
   
C_1221x2_2 before 1222-08-02 Charter (Monasticon Anglicanum, 1830, vi, part 1, pp. 399-400) Donation-1
Donations by Stephen Devereux of Lyonshall to the Priory of Wormley Donation-2
Cartae Stephani de Ebroicis, de Molendinis de Lenhale, et de diversis Terris  
Sciant presentes etc. etc. … et decimam pannagii, de Croule, et omnium boscorum meourum, et deciman lardarii mei et coriorum … in excambium pro Croule cum pertinentiis … manerium pro Croule cum omnibus …  
Hiis testibus Radulpho de Sancto Audoeno, Roberto de Sancto Audoeno, Ricardo de Hagnen, Willelmo de Peytevin, Johanne de Ebroicis, Ricardo de Chandos, Hugone de Lantune, Gerardo de Husscemayn, Stephano de Bradeworthin, et multis alijs. John (73199104)  
This donation includes Crowle (or Croule), the woods mentioned could have been cleared to create the assart mentioned in the order in August 1222 below, so could be dated to 1222 exactly, or not many years before. Order  
This charter is from before 1222-08-02, so is the earliest reliably-dated record for this John Devereux.  
   
O_1222 1222-08-02 Order (TNA C 60/16, m. 3; Fine Roll 6 Henry III, entry 254 <finerollshenry3.org.uk>) Assart
Worcestershire. To the sheriff of Worcestershire. Order to cause the corn that was sown in the assart of Crowle by the prior of Wormsley, which assart he had of the gift of Stephen d’Evreux and which corn was seized into the king’s hand because Stephen did not, as is said, have warrant for the aforesaid assart, to be valued by the verderers and foresters and other trustworthy and law-worthy men of those parts, and to demise them to the same prior by good pledges, so that he answers for their value at the king’s command, and to cause their value to be enrolled in the rolls of the aforesaid verderers. Witness as above. By the same.  
   
C_1222c_2 1222c Charter (Monasticon Anglicanum, 1830, vi, part 1, p. 401) Charter
Donations by Stephen Devereux of half a virgate in Lyonshall  
Carta Stephani de Ebroicis, de dimidia Virgata Terre in Leonhals  
Sciant presentes etc.  
Hijs testibus magistro Albino cancellario Hereford, domino Will. de Gamage, Ricardo de Chaundos, Johanne Ebroycis, et multis alijs. John (73199104)  
   
G_1218x29 1218x29 Grant (Calendar of Ormond Deeds, vol. 1, pp. 22-3) Grant
Stephen 'Archidiaconus' grants to the church of St. Mary and St. Columba of Inestihoc [Inistioge], and the Prior, etc. there, the church of Kilcorman [Kilcormic, parish of Donoughmore], with its chapel at Tulochbarri [Tullabarry, ancient name of the townland of Moat or Moatpark], in pure alms.  
Witnesses: O[do] dean of Kilkenny, P. the clerk, son of the archdeacon, Thomas son of Anthony, Seneschal of Leinster, William de Druihille, Raymond de Valle, William Poher, Maurice MacMuchat, William Cod, John de Everhous. John (73199104)  
Stephen 'Archidiaconus' was the founder of the Archdeacon family [Ercedekne, etc.]  
   
G_1225 1225 Grant (Hereford Cathedral Archives, GB0312, Vol. 1, nr 1794, p. 173) Grant
1. William the hunter (venator)  
2. Stephan de Ebroicis  
Grant in fee-farm in consideration of 20 shillings of all his pasture in Modrefeld etc.  
Witnesses: John de Ebroicis, Richard de Chandos, Grant' parson of Stok', Richard de Rolfo, Gerard de Hocemaine, Hugh de Penebrug', Thomas de la fenne, William de Maurdi', Ared' de Hid'. John (73199104)  
Latin  
   
G_1228c 1228c Grant (Collectanea Topographica et Genealogica, ii. p. 250; Hereford Cathedral Archives, GB0312, Vol. 1, nr 2007, p. 244) Grant
Grant to the Almshouse of St. Ethelbert in Hereford, by Isabel Cantilupe, wife of Stephen Devereux and of Ralph Pembridge.  
Sciant presentes & futuri quod ego domina Ysabele de Cantolou dedi & concessi … Stephan de Ebroic' et Rad' de Penebrug'  
Hiis testibus domino Hug' de Kilpec, Joh' de Ebroico, Ricard' de Chandos, Nichol' de Hyntis, Rog' Walens', Rob' le Petit, et multis aliis. John (73199104)  
   
C_1228c 1228c Confirmation (Hereford Cathedral Archives, GB0312, Vol. 1, nr 936, pp. 195-6) Confirmation
1. John Gerner  
2. Almshouse of St. Ethelbert in the town of Hereford   
Confirmation of the grant of the tenement which Robert Morwi made to the almshouse and which he held of the said John Gerner in the vill of Clehungre, etc.to the by John Gerner  
Witnesses: John de ebroico, Henry de Penebrugge, Walter de la Ryde, Nicholas le seculer, William de Shalle, Richard de la Hyde, Roger parson of Mora, William de Homme, William de Breintun' John (73199104)  
Latin. Seal.  
   
C_1229 1229-03-23 Charter (Calendar of Documents relating to Ireland, Vol. I, 1171-1251, p. 250; TNA C 60/28, m. 9; Fine Roll 13 Henry III, image 164 http://www.finerollshenry3.org.uk/content/calendar/roll_015.html) Charter
John d'Evreux gives to the King £10 to have the King's charter in fee touching lands in Dessio [Decies], according to metes contained in that charter; which lands he previously had of the gift of Thomas Fitz Anthony; rendering 31 marks a year John (73199104)  
   
G_1229 1229-03-25 Gift (CChR, Vol. I, 1226-1257, p. 94; Calendar of Documents relating to Ireland, Vol. I, 1171-1251, p. 251) Gift
Gift to John de Ebroicis, and his heirs, of lands in Dessyo, running from Lazhergalvan up to Mezham, and as the water of Avenmor runs to Dufglas, and along the water of Dufglas to the nearest ford of Leichemaclergan, and as the said lands extend in Sleftoi to Sleftrun, that is to say Anach and Sounach, Killorzhie, Adentein, Crumachtan, Seskincatry, Balinoenach, Razhinakennardy, Baliachan, Adfernem Balymalaly, Balimithyan, Balykennedy, Balydonan, Kepach, Keuros, Casclan, Kilcounan, Moy thelghy, Tholach, Henan, and Kulman; gidt also to the same of Galles and Balybrenning, Ardauth, and Lislaan, Culbethach and the fourth part of Balymachethy on the east and south; all which lands the said John previously held of the gift of Thomas fitz Anthony; to hold, with all the appurtenances, rendering 31 marks to the king yearly; grant also to the same of free warren in the said lands, and that he and his heirs be quit of the maintenance of archers therein. John (73199104)  
Witnesses: Hubert de Burgh Earl of Kent, judiciary, William Marshall Earl of Pembroke, Philip of Albeny, Alan Basset, Godfrey de Luscy, Richard de Gray, Gilbert Basse, Nicholas de Molis, Roger de la Zouche, Godfrey Dispenser, and Godfrey de Cauz. Marlborough.  
   
C_1230c 1230c Charter (Antiquities of Shropshire, Vol. 5, pp. 190-1) Charter
Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Walterus de Clifford filius Walteri de Clifford et Agnetis de Cundy dedi Katerine filie Walteri de Lacy totam terram et tenementum quod vocatur Burle, etc., de quibus eam posui et tenui in seisynam de feodo meo de Corsham - tenendum et habendum sibi et heredibus, etc., libere ab omni secta Curie.  
Witnesses: Domino Johanne de Monemue, Domino Rogerio de Clifford, Domino Symone de Clifford, Domino Alexandro de Cheyne, Domino Ricardo de Middlehope, Domino Johanne de Ebroicis, Domino Roberto de Wafre et multis aliis. John (73199104)  
   
W_1233 1233 Attack (Brut y Tywysogyon, p.321) Brecon
… Llywelyn, son of Iowerth, proceeded to Brecheiniog, and destroyed all the castles and towns of the country, ravaging and despoiling every place …  
   
M_1233 1233-04-27 Mandate (Calendar of Documents relating to Ireland, Vol. I, 1171-1251, p. 302) Seisin
Mandate to the judiciary of Ireland to give seisin to John d'Evreux of all the lands which he held of the gift of Thomas fitz Anthony, and of which Richard de Burgh, when judiciary retained a portion in his hand. Westminster John (73199104)  
   
C_1233 1233-08-17 Charter (CCR, Henry III, Vol. II, 1231-1234, p. 320, Lords of the Central Marches, Holden, 2008, p. 211) Charter
Omnibus Christi fidelibus presentem cartam inspecturis, Willelmus Mauduit salutem. Novertis me concessisse domino meo Henrico illustri regi Anglie, filio Johannes regis Anglie illustris, quod ego omnibus diebus vite mee ei et heredibus suis fideliter serviam, nec aliquo tempore contra ipsum vel heredes suos ero et, si forte contingat me contra ipsum vel heredes suos aliquo tempore, quod absit, venire, concedo et volo quod tota terra mea erga ipsum dominum meum et heredes suos de me et heredibus meis inperpetuum incurratur. John (73199104)  
Hiis testibus, Roger de Quency, Amaurico de Sancto Amando, Ricardo de Gray, Johanne de Gray, Nicholao de Molis, Henrico de Hasting'.  
Consimiles cartas feverunt Johannis de Ebroicis, et Matheus de Maung. Et liberaverunt regi in obsidem Walterum filium ipsius Johannis pro utroque illorum; quem quidem obsidem rex liberavit Hugoni de Kilpec custodiendum. Walter III (36599552)  
Involved in the short rebellion of Richard Marshal in 1233, Walter de Clifford and his knights William Mauduit, John Devereux, Mathew de Mans and William Dunre made similar charters pledging loyalty on pain of forfeiting their lands, and delivered their heirs as hostages, including John Devereux's son Walter.  
   
O_1234 1234-06-17 Order (CCR, Henry III, Vol. II, 1231-1234, p. 454) Walter III (36599552) Order
Mandatum est Hugoni de Kilpek' quod Walterum filium Johannis de Ebroicis, militis, et socium Walteri de Clifford', quem idem Johannes ei liberavit in obsidem pro fideli servicio suo et quem rex ei commisit custodiendum, eidem Waltero de Clifford' sine dilatione liberet. John (73199104)  
   
M_1234 1234-09-10 Mandate (Calendar of Documents relating to Ireland, Vol. I, 1171-1251, p. 321)  
The King to Maurice fitz Gerald, justiciary of Ireland. Geoffrey de Turreville, Archdeacon of Dublin, represents that John d'Evreux, William Walensis, and others, present their clerks to the chapels of their lands, which chapels are members of his church of Dungarvan, and have been held to farm for many years by his clerks. This tends to the King's prejudice and to the loss of the church which belongs to the King's advowson. Mandate to the judiciary to restore the rights of the church. Windsor John (73199104) Advowsons
   
M_1236 1236-08-24 Mandate (Calendar of Documents relating to Ireland, Vol. I, 1171-1251, p. 348) Compensation
The King pardons Richard fitz Ely £20 of the issues of the land of John d'Evreux granted to him in compensation of the damage which he sustained in the war between the King and Richard Marshall, late Earl of Pembroke, etc. John (73199104)  
   
A_1237 1237-06-08 Assize (Calendar of Documents relating to Ireland, Vol. I, 1171-1251, p. 357) Assize
Fulk fitz Warin attorns before the King. John d'Evreux and Richard de Rochfort in an assize of mort d'ancestor, arraigned by Fulk against John Traves and Hugh Purcell, of land in Docoinell Glencaveran. John (73199104)  
   
I_1242_1 1242-01-24 Inquisition (The Book of Fees, or ‘Testa de Nevill’, 1242-1293, p. 805) Knights' Fees
Hundredum de Brockes Esse  
In villa de Bodeham [Bodenham] Walteri de Ebroicis continetur una hyda et dimidia, unde Walterus de Evereus unam hydam per servicium militare de honore de Breckinnou de veteri feffamento et Walterus de muucegros dimidiam hydam per servicium militare et eodem modo Walter III (36599552)  
   
I_1242_2 1242-01-24 Inquisition (The Book of Fees, or ‘Testa de Nevill’, 1242-1293, p. 805) Knights' Fees
Hundredum de Brockes Esse  
In Magene Albini [Whitchurch Maund] due hyde quas Isabella de Evereus tenet de Rogero Pichard per servicium militare, et idem Rogerus de honore de Webbeleg de feffamento veteri  
   
I_1242_3 1242-01-24 Inquisition (The Book of Fees, or ‘Testa de Nevill’, 1242-1293, p. 809) Knights' Fees
Hundredum de Radelawe  
In villa de Westhyde … et de Waltero de Evereus unam hydam de veteri feffamento de honore de Snodhulle per socagium. Walter III (36599552)  
   
I_1242_4 1242-01-24 Inquisition (The Book of Fees, or ‘Testa de Nevill’, 1242-1293, p. 811) Knights' Fees
Hundredum de Webbetre  
In Wirkebroc [Wellbrook] iiij pars feodi quam Walterus de Evereus tenet de honore de Snodhull per servicum militare de veterei feffamento. Walter III (36599552)  
   
W_1245 1245 Campaign in Wales (Brut y Tywysogyon, p. 331) Campaign
… king Henry assembled the power of England and Ireland, with the intention of subjecting all Wales to him, and came to Dygwanwy. And after fortifying the castle, and leaving knights in it, he returned to England …  
   
O_1245 1245-09-02 Order (Excerpta è rotulis finium in Turri Londinensi assevatis, Henry III, Vol. 1, p. 442; TNA C 60/42, m. 4; Fine Roll 29 Henry III, image 504 http://www.finerollshenry3.org.uk/content/calendar/roll_015.html) Debt
In the camp at Deganwy [near Conwy, north coast of Wales]. Order to the sheriff of Herefordshire to place in respite, until the quindene of Michaelmas in the twenty-ninth year, the demand for 12½ m. which he makes by summons of the Exchequer from Walter d’Evreux  Walter III (36599552)  
for a debt of John d’Evreux, his father in which the same John was bound to Hamo of Hereford, Jew, as is said. John (73199104)  
   
H_1247 1247-05-09 Homage (CPR, Edward I, Vol. I, 1272-1281, pp. 352-3; Knights' Fees in Counties Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny, Dublin Stationery Office, 1950) Knights' Fees
Inspeximus [1279-11-26] … of letters patent … dated at Reading 9 May 31 Henry III [1247] … The homage and service of the following knights' fees, in the same county, of the following persons - John de Ebroicis, 2, in Achetyr. John (73199104)  
The de Clare Purparty (1247) - Achetyr - Achad Togarta, including Aharney, barony of Galmoy, and Donaghmore, barony of Fassadinin  
   
F_1248 1248-02-03 Final Accord (Calendar of Final Accords, Collections for a history of Staffordshire, William Salt Archaelogical Society, Vol. IV, 1894, p. 242-3) Claim
153 Lichfield, 3 February 1248, William le Kittere and Quenilda his wife, and Margery, sister of Quenilda, Walter de la Haye  
Eleven acres in Bromwych. William, Quenilda, and Margery remit all claim, for which Walter gave them 6 marks. (Endorsed, "Sarra and Helis, daughters of Richard de Bromwyz, put in their claim" Sarah (36599553)  
   
M_1248x54 1248x54 Marriage  
Walter Devereux and Sarra de Bromwich Walter III (36599552)  
Sarra de Bromwich was single in 1248. Final Accord Sarah (36599553)  
Walter Devereux held a part of the manor of West Bromwich in 1254, so their marriage had taken place. West Bromwich  
   
D_1250c 1250c Grant (Calendar of Ormond Deeds, vol. 1, p. 47, http://www.irishmanuscripts.ie/digital/Calendar of Ormond Deeds Vol. I. 1172-1350/)) Grant
John de Ebroicis [Evreux] grants to Vincent de Ebroicis and his heirs five carucates of land of the fee of Duuenachmor [Donoughmore, barony of Fertagh] … for the fourth part of a knight's service; also common pasture and woods in Odoch [Odogh] John (73199104)  
Witnesses: William Poher, Stephen Archidiaconus, Richard Malherbe, Philip de Rupeforti, Tankard de Druhull, Alard de Rupeforti, David de Rupeforti, Richard de Rupeforti, Richard Smith, Fulc fitz Warin, Matthew Archidiaconus, Richard de Ebroic, Warin de Ebroic, Richard Recheles, Richard the clerk. [circa 1250]  
This is the last mention of this John Devereux, so he probably died sometime around 1250.  
   
P_1253 1253-05-20 Protection (CPR, Henry III, Vol. IV, 1247-1258, p. 232)  
Protection for the following going with the king to Gascony, for so long as they are in his service in those parts and with the king:  About 300 men including Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Essex and Hereford, William FitzWaryn, Fulk FitzWaryn, Roger Mortimer, etc., and Walter de Ebroicis. Walter III (36599552) Gascony
   
L_1254 1254 Lords of manors (BHO, Staffordshire Hundred Rolls; The Offlow Hundred Roll, of 39 H. III.; printed by Shaw in the appendix to his "History of Staffordshire", and taken from one of the Harleian MSS. [K. 10] in the British Museum) Westbromwich
Manor: West Bromwich  
Lord: Walter de Everoos (Devereux) and two coparceners Walter III (36599552)  
Chief Lord: Barony of Dudley  
The manor of West Bromwich came to Walter through his marriage to Sarah de Bromwich, so their marriage must have already taken place.  
   
B_1255c 1255c Birth in Bodenham or Westbromwich Walter IV (18299776)  
Walter, son of Walter Devereux and his wife Sarah de Bromwich Walter III (36599552)  
His parents were married sometime between 1248 and 1254. Marriage Sarah (36599553)  
He was involved in an assize 1276, which means that he must have been over 21 years old, so born in 1255 or before. Assize  
   
E_1256 1256-07-26 Exemption (CPR, Henry III, Vol. IV, 1247-1258, p. 489; TNA C60/53, m. 9; Fine Roll 40 Henry III, image 784 http://www.finerollshenry3.org.uk/content/calendar/roll_015.html) Exemption
Exemption for life, of Walter de Ebroicis from being put on assizes, juries or recognitions, and from being made sheriff etc. against his will. Walter III (36599552)  
For this and for having a charter of warren and acquitting it of the seal, he pays one mark of gold into the king's wardrobe.  
   
P_1258 1258-04 Plea (Plea Rolls Henry III, Collections for a history of Staffordshire, William Salt Archaelogical Society, Vol. IV, 1893, p. 138) Plea
Staff. Margaret de Bromwice appeared against John Wygot, the serviens of Walter de Everos, for imprisoning her against the King's peace, etc.  Walter III (36599552)  
Walter Devereux married Sarah, eldest daughter and co-heir of Richard fitz William de Bromwich. The other sister and co-heir was Margaret, and Walter apparently had put some coercion upon his wife's sister. Margaret afterwards married Richard de Marnham. Assize Sarah (36599553)  
   
P_1259 1259-10c Fine (Pipe Rolls, 1259-1260, p. 224) Fine
De placitas foreste per G. de Langel'  
Henricus de Bradel' j m. [1 mark] pro Waltero de Ebroic' et sociis suis sicut continetur in rotulo precedenti. Walter III (36599552)  
   
P_1261 1261-04-04 Bond (Ancient Deeds in the PRO, iii., p. 408) Bond
D. 19. Bond by Walter de Ebroicis, lord of Bodenham, to Ysah son of Dyad, the Jew, for 22 1/2 marks, to be paid on the [day of] the fair of St. Ethelbert next. Morrow of Sunday after Easter, 46 Henry III. Walter III (36599552)  
   
C_1265_1 1265-05-20 Commitment (CPR, Henry III, Vol. V, 1258-1266, p. 426) Sheriff
Commitment, during pleasure, by the counsel of the magnates of the council, to Walter [de Everiis], of the county of Hereford, so that he answer at the Exchequer for the issues. Walter III (36599552)  
Mandate to Richard de Bagenden to deliver the county to him with the rolls, writs and other things.  
That is, he is made sheriff of the county, see below. Sheriff  
     
C_1265_2 1265-06-20 Commitment (CPR, Henry III, Vol. V, 1258-1266, p. 434) Manors
Commitment during pleasure to Walter de Ebroicis, sheriff of Hereford, of the manors of Lugwardin, Mawardin and Dylun, so that he answer at the Exchequer for the issues. Walter III (36599552)  
   
B_1265 1265-08-04 The Battle of Evesham results in the death and defeat of Simon de Montfort and many of his followers  
Including, notably Humphrey V de Bohun, William Devereux of Lyonshall, and Walter Devereux of Bodenham. Walter III (36599552)  
   
D_1265 1265-08c Death (Mortimer Cartulary – Liber Niger de Wigmore, fo. 37 (new 35)) Escheats
Escheats to Matilda the wife of Roger de Mortimer   
All lands and tenements with appurtenances of Richard? de Eyville in Thornbury, Walter de Ebroicis, William Torell in Brinneshope, Roger de Bradlegh, Richard de Esebache, Henry Huband in Hulle, Simon de Bruges in Bruges, Hugo de Fraxino (Frene) in Nene and Gorlikeshop, John Pichard in Bradwerthin, Richard le Taillur in Mawardin and Pencumb, Adam de Cromb, Adam de Waddeleigh
? & rebellin ? ? Simon de Monte forti
Walter III (36599552)  
Escheat, so these are the lands of men who died on the side of de Montfort, in the Battle of Evesham, or soon after.  
   
P_1275 1275-05 Plea (BHO, Plea Rolls for Staffordshire: 3 Edward I', Staffordshire Historical Collections, vol. 6 part 1 (1885), pp. 66-72) Damages
Richard de London claimed £20 damages for being beaten, illtreated and imprisoned by Philip de Arcy, John Devereus, Vivian de Standon, Hugh de Dutton, Walter Devereus, John Pauncefot, Robert de Somerville, William Fraunceys, William de Mortymer, Nicholas de Huggeford and 37 others named. Walter IV (18299776)  
John Devereux is probably from the Lyonshall branch.  
   
A_1276 1276-10c Assize (Collections for a history of Staffordshire, William Salt Archaelogical Society, Vol. VI, Part 1, 1885, p. 84; Banco Roll, Michaelmas, 5-6 E. I) Frankpledge
Staff. William de Upton sued Walter de Evereus, Richard de Marham and Margaret his wife, in a plea that whereas it was provided that if anyone held tenements in different hundreds he should not be compelled to come to the view of frankpledge, except in bailiwicks where he was residing, the said Walter, Richard and Margaret had distrained him to appear at their court. The defendants did not appear, and the sheriff is ordered to distrain and produce them at Easter. m. 92 Walter IV (18299776)  
Walter's mother Sarra is not mentioned here, whereas Richard de Marnham and his wife are, so Sarra would seem to have died before this date.  
   
P_1278 1278 Petition (Parliament Roll, Vol. I, 1272-1327, p.13) Petition Petition
Walter Devereux petitions against Roger le Mortimer and Matilda his wife for 2 carucates of land in Bodenham, 1 carucate in Manne [Maund], and 1 carucate in Wellbrook, which were seized due to war and held during his minority, and he is now of full age, and asks for the lands to be returned according to the Dictum of Kenilworth. Walter IV (18299776)  
Walter Devereux is aged 21 or more in 1278, so born in 1257 or earlier.  
   
B_1279c 1297c Birth Walter V (4574944)  
Stephen, son of Walter IV Devereux Walter VI (2287472)  
His second son, Walter V Devereux was born in 1308x9, so Stephen must have been born somewhere around 1279. Walter's birth  
   
A_1285c_1 1285c Arms (Three Rolls of Arms of the Latter Part of the Thirteenth Century, Walford & Perceval, 1864, p. 30)  
80. William de Eureux. Gules a fess argent in chief three plates  
430. Walter de Eures. (Devereux) Argent a fess gules, in chief three torteaux Arms Walter IV (18299776)  
This shows William Devereux, Lord of Lyonshall, the senior branch of the Devereux (in the top 100),  
and Walter Devereux, Lord of Bodenham, the junior branch (in the top 500).  
   
L_1289 1289-05-08 Debt (CCR, Edward I, Vol. III, 1288-1296, p. 42) Debt
Walter de Everoys of Bodinham acknowledges that he owes to Laurence de Lodelaw 77s. 4d. To be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co, Hereford. Walter IV (18299776)  
   
I_1290 1290-12-29 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Edward I, Vol. 2, 1272-1291, p. 492, 494, 496) Knights' Fees
IPM of Roger de Somery alias de Sumerri.  
Berks. Offynton (alias Uffinton) [Uffington]. The manor with the advowson of the church, held by Walter de Evereus [alias Deveroys] by service of 1/2 knight's fee. Walter IV (18299776)  
Staffs. Seggesl' [Sedgley]. The manor (extent given) and the castle of Duddeleye [Dudley] which is the chief building of the barony, held in barony of the king in chief by service of 3 knights in time of war in Wales at his own charges for 40 days …and the following knights' fees: ... Thomas de Bromwich 1/2 fee, Richard de Marnham (and) Walter Deverows 1 fee, Anselm de Bromwych 1/2 fee ... Walter IV (18299776)  
Staffs. Bromwiz [Bromwich]. A moiety of the manor held by Walter de Everos [alias Deveroys] by service of 1/2 knight's fee; and the other moiety held by Richard de Marham by service of 1/2 knight's fee. Walter IV (18299776)  
   
A_1291 1291-11-12 Agreement (CCR, Edward I, Vol. III, 1288-1296, p. 205) Agreement
Enrollment of agreement … lands in Poston … Witnesses: Sir Roger le Rous, Sir Henry de Solariis, Sir John de Kirkecote, knights, Walter de Evereuse, Bartholomew de Anesly, Henry de Penebrugge, Richard de Claeungre, Walter Ragun, and John de Huntelawe. Walter IV (18299776)  
   
A_1293_1 1293 Assize (Collections for a history of Staffordshire, William Salt Archaelogical Society, Vol. VI, Part 1, 1885, p. 223; Stafford Assize Roll, 21 E. 1) Common
An assize, etc., if Richard de Marnham and Walter Deireys [Devereux] had unjustly disseised the Abbot of Hales of common of pasture in seventy acres of arable land after the corn was carried, in Bromwich near Walshall. Walter IV (18299776)  
Richard pleaded he only held in right of his wife Margaret, who was not named in the writ, and Richard and Walter state they did not hold the whole of the land in question, inasmuch as William fitz Richard le Serjant of Bromwych held 30 acres, Philip de Lyndene 5 acres, Richard de Rushaker 6 acres, Richard Basset 10 acres, Richard Bude 10 acres, William Mustrell 6 acres, Ralph Swetecok 6 acres, and Walter Bonde 3 acres;  
And as the Abbot could not contradict this, the suit is dismissed.  
   
A_1293_2 1293 Assize (Collections for a history of Staffordshire, William Salt Archaelogical Society, Vol. VI, Part 1, 1885, p. 224; Stafford Assize Roll, 21 E. 1) Waste
An assize, etc., if Walter de Cokeseye, Thomas Prior of Sandewall, and five others, had unjustly disseised Richard de Marnham his wife of three acres of waste in West Bromwich.  
 … the prior stated that the manor of West Bromwich formerly belonged to one Richard, and was divided between Sarra and the said Margaret his daughter and heirs, and that the land in question was of the purparty of Sarra, and Sarra had issue Sarah (36599553)  
Walter Deverus, by whose concession he holds it. Walter IV (18299776)  
The jury find that the land in dispute was part of the purparty of Margaret. Richard and Margaret are therefore to recover seisin.  
   
A_1293_3 1293 Assize (Collections for a history of Staffordshire, William Salt Archaelogical Society, Vol. VI, Part 1, 1885, p. 236; Stafford Assize Roll, 21 E. 1) Pasture
An assize, etc., if Walter de Ebroicis [Devereux] and Richard de Marnham had unjustly disseised the Abbot of Hales of common of pasture in West Bromwich, viz., in 310 acres of land in the open season with 600 sheep. Walter IV (18299776)  
The defendants admitted that the Abbot had right of Common in the waste of West Bromwich, but stated that the manor of West Bromwich formerly belonged to Richard the father of Margaret, and of Sarra the mother of Walter, and that Richard had held the manor in severalty all his life, and after his death the defendants held it in the same way, and they appealed to a jury.  
The jury say that the Abbot never was seised of common of pasture in the said vill as apurtenant to his free tenement.  
   
A_1293_4 1293 Assize (Collections for a history of Staffordshire, William Salt Archaelogical Society, Vol. VI, Part 1, 1885, p. 248; Stafford Assize Roll, 21 E. 1) Free warren
Walter de Everus was summoned to show his title to hold pleas of the crown, and to have free warren, fair, market, gallows and wyf in his manor of Bromwich (West Bromwich). … Walter IV (18299776)  
As regarded free warren, Walter stated that King Henry the King's father had granted to Walter de Evereus his father and to his heirs, free warren in all his demesne lands in Bromwich, and he produced the King's charter. Walter III (36599552)  
This is probably the charter Walter's father received in 1256. Charter  
   
A_1293_5 1293 Assize (Collections for a history of Staffordshire, William Salt Archaelogical Society, Vol. VI, Part 1, 1885, p. 270; Stafford Assize Roll, 21 E. 1) Rights
Of franchises they say that the Abbot of Burton claimed to have gallows, and assize of bread and beer in his manor of Burton … and John de Hastyng claimed to have gallows and assize of bread and beer, pillory, and tumbrell in his manor of Tamesworth and Wyginton ... and Walter Devereus and Richard de Marnham claimed the same in the manor of Mrumwych (West Bromwich) ... Walter IV (18299776)  
The sheriff is therefore ordered to summon them, and writs (of Quo Warranto) to be issued.  
   
L_1293 1293-10-24 Debt (TNA, C 241/22/68) Debt
Debtor: Walter Deuereus, Lord of Bodenham in Herefords. [Broxash Hundred]
Creditor: Walter de la Barre, citizen [and merchant] of Hereford, and his heirs.
Amount: £10, for cloth received from him.
Walter IV (18299776)  
   
A_1294 1294-04c Assize (BHO, Plea Rolls for Staffordshire: 22 Edward I', Staffordshire Historical Collections, vol. 7, part 1 (1886), pp. 8-24) Rights
Walter Deverous and Richard Marnham and Margaret his wife are in an assize regarding their rights of frankpledge, infangenthef, gallows and wayf. Walter IV (18299776)  
   
I_1294 1294-06-04 Inquisition (Calendar Inquisitions Miscellaneous, Vol. 1, 1219-1307, p. 462) Waste
Walter Devereux has the waste of the 2 acres of land in Bodenham held by Thomas Wydie, who was hanged for felony in the eyre of John de Berwick in 1291x2, and the land still lies uncultivated. Walter IV (18299776)  
   
P_1296 1296-05-26 Protection (TNA, C 67/11, m. 1; Calendar of Documents Relating to Scotland 1108-1516, p. 399) Scotland
Campaign in Scotland  
2152 John de Crepping, Peter de Stratelenger, Robert Russel, Humphrey de Bohun, earl of Hereford and Essex, Ralph Bygod, Gilbert Lyndeseye, John de Dunolm, Geoffrey de la Mare, Walter Deveroys, knights, Thomas de Leukenore, Richard Eynesford, valets, Thomas de Elesworth, Walter Paunceford, John de Bassingburn, esquires, all with the said earl, Walter IV (18299776)  
   
F_1299 1299-01-07 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Edward I, Vol. 3, 1272-1291, p. 424, 426) Knights' Fees
552 Humphrey de Bohun alias de Boun, Earl of Hereford and Essex  
Hereford.  
Breghghenok [Brecon].  
And the following tenants holding by knight's service:  
Roger de Mortuo Mari [Mortimer], Roger ap Iovan and Miles Pychard, 4-1/2 knights' fees, finding 4 barded horses and 1 unbarded at the said castle in time of war for 40 days at the lord's charges, and owing suit as above  
John de Waldeboef 2 fees, finding 2 barded horses etc. as abovesaid  
David ap Rees ap Howel, Rees ap Eynoun, Howel ap Eynoun and Traar ap Eynoun, 1/4 fee etc., John de Solers, 1/2 fee etc., John Aubreye, 1/4 fee etc., Walter de Duynr', 1/2 fee etc., Philip Peytevin, 1/2 fee etc., Richard le Brett, 1 fee etc., Walter Devereus, 1 fee etc., Robert de la Bere, 1 fee etc., Richard Syvsrewas and Grymbald Pancefot, 1 fee etc., all finding and doing in proportion Walter IV (18299776)  
Note that Pychard, Waldeboef, Peytevin, le Brett, Devereux and Pauncefot all held similar fees here in 1211x2. Brecon  
   
P_1301 1301-10 Plea (BHO: Plea Rolls for Staffordshire: 29 Edward I', in Staffordshire Historical Collections, Vol. 7, Part 1, ed. George Wrottesley (London, 1886), pp. 76-94, Coram Rege Roll, Michaelmas, 29 E 1) Trees
Staff. Osbert de Tamworth of Westbromwich and Margaret his wife, Richard le Parker, Richard de Wygemere, Ralph Swyft, Henry Dun, and William del Hull were attached at the suit of Walter de Ebroicis (Devereux) for cutting down his trees at Westbromwich vi et armis. The defendants denied the trespass, and appealed to a jury, which is to be summoned for the morrow of the Purification. m. 49 Walter IV (18299776)  
   
P_1302 1302-02 Plea (BHO: Plea Rolls for Staffordshire: 30 Edward I', in Staffordshire Historical Collections, Vol. 7, Part 1, ed. George Wrottesley (London, 1886), pp. 94-108, Assizes taken at Tamworth on the morrow of the Octaves of St. Hilary, 30 E 1) Tenements
Staff. Walter de Ebroicis (Devereux) not prosecuting his writ of novel disseisin against Osbert de Tameworth and Margaret his wife, respecting tenements in Westbromwych, is in misericordiâ, but his fine was remitted at the instance of Edmund de Mortimer. m. 52. Walter IV (18299776)  
   
F_1303_1 1303 Knight's Fees (Feudal Aids, Vol. II, p. 378) Knights' Fees
De Waltero de Evereus pro di. f. in Bodenham, 20s. Walter IV (18299776)  
   
A_1304 1304-09-21 Assize (Collections for a history of Staffordshire, William Salt Archaelogical Society, Vol. VII, 1886, p. 124) Tenements
Staffs. Walter Devereys (Devereux) withdrew his suit against Agnes formerly wife of Roger de Somery and others respecting tenements in West Bromwych. M. 13 Walter IV (18299776)  
   
A_1305 1305-02c Assize (BHO, Plea Rolls for Staffordshire: 33 Edward I (2)', Staffordshire Historical Collections, vol. 7, part 1 (1886), pp. 134-144, Banco Roll, Hillary) Witness
Margaret the widow of Edmund de Mortimer sued Hugh de Aldytheleye and Isolda his wife for a third of the manor of Arnley held as the heir Roger Mortimer is under age in the custody of Peter de Gavaston, Walter de Thornbury, Roger de Mortimer, Richard de Baskerville, Grimbald Pauncevot, Milo Pychard, John de Mortimer, Hugh Godard, Walter de Evereus, Hugh Poer, Philip ap Howel, Richard de Leghton, and 49 other named ... Walter IV (18299776)  
   
D_1305 1305-10c Death (BHO, Plea Rolls for Staffordshire: 33 Edward I (2)', Staffordshire Historical Collections, vol. 7 (1886), p. 142, Banco Roll, Michaelmas) Deceased
At an assize to which Walter Devereux and many others were summoned regarding custody of lands of Roger son and heir of Edmund de Mortimer, and the Sheriff of Hereford returned that Walter Deverous, Ralph de Wyntercote, and Richard de Leighton were dead. Walter IV (18299776)  
The absence of an Inquisition Post Mortem for Walter Devereux in Herefordshire and in  Staffordshire would be consistent with his heir already being of age, so there was no question or wardship. This implies that his successor, Stephen Devereux was of age by 1305, though Stephen only appears in the records from 1316 onwards.  
   
I_1307 1307-08-24 Inquiry (www.melocki.org.uk, Register of Bishop Richard Swinfield of Hereford 1283, 413)  
Inquiry as to the responsibility of the bishop for a murder which look place in his wood at Brinkesty in 1294.  
Jurists: … Willelmus Devereus de Bodenham …  
   
B_1308x9 1308x9 Birth in Bodenham (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 10, 1353-1360, p. 432-2) PoA Birth
At the Inquisition at Hereford on 6 May 1359 to take the proof of age of Edmund son and heir of Reynold le Fitz Herberd,  
Walter Deveroys of Bodenham states that he is aged "50 years and more". Walter V (4574944)  
Aged 50 on 6 May 1359, Walter must gave been born in 1308 or 1309.  
   
A_1308 1308-06c Assize (Placitorum in domo capitulari Westmonasteriensi Asservatorum Abbreviatio, 1811, p 304)  
William Tuchet and Maria his wife are in dispute with Stephen de Ebroysis over possession of the castle and manor of Lyonshall.  
   
A_1309x10 1309x10 Assize (Archive.org, Year Books of Edward II, Vol 3, Selden Society, 1905, pp. 18-9)  
William Tuchet and Maria his wife are in dispute with Stephen de Ebroysis over possession of the castle and manor of Lyonshall, and Stephen is under age.  
   
B_1310 1310-08-04 Bond (TNA, C 241/82/32)  
Debtor: Richard de Burthop {Brughope} [Herefords], Thomas de Howton {Huton} [Herefords] William Deverus, John Deverus, Richard le Bret, of la Fald, John Baudewyn, and John le Hayward, of Bodenham [Herefords.].
Creditor: Joan, who was the wife of Roger de Beaufou, and Katherine, the daughter of Joan.
Amount: £100.
 
   
F_1316 1316 Knight's Fees (Feudal Aids, Vol. II, p. 384) Knights' Fees
Stephen Deveroys was seized of Bodenham and Bourghope together with Petronilla de Lucy and Alexander de Frevile Stephen (9149888)  
   
G_1317_1 1317-12-28 Grant (Ancient Deeds in the PRO, 1915, Vol. 6, p. 371)  
C. 6640. Grant by [Thomas Swoni]ld, of Mora to Thomas de Hoton and Walter and Hugh his sons, of two selions of land with a hedge (hayissia) in Ulaynat …   
Witnesses: Walter and John de Houtene, Walter Ilger, William de Fourchus,, William Devereus, and others (named). Family (9149888)  
   
G_1317_2 1317-12-28c Grant (Ancient Deeds in the PRO, 1915, Vol. 6, p. 371) Witness
C. 6644. Grant by Thomas Swonild [of Mora] to Thomas de Hoton and Walter and Hugh his sons, of a croft in the town of la More, between the land late of Sir Walter Devereus and the Tyne brook. Walter IV (18299776)  
Witnesses: Walter and John de Hueton, John Devereus, and others (named). Family (9149888)  
This record is undated, but C. 6640. on the same page has the same grantor, grantee and first 2 witnesses and John Devereus, so this record is likely to be close to the date given.  
   
G_1317_3 1317-12-28c Grant (Ancient Deeds in the PRO, 1915, Vol. 2, p. 463)  
C. 1924. Grant by William de Ebroycis, of the moor, to Richard le Brut, of a moiety of his ditch at Suthiams.   
Witnesses: Thomas de Marisco, Walter de Rughebur', and others (named). Family (9149888)  
   
G_1317_4 1317-12-28c Grant (Ancient Deeds in the PRO, 1915, Vol. 2, p. 455)  
C. 1838. Confirmation by William de Penebrug', to Richard le Bret of 'la Faude', of the grant which William de Ebroycis, of the moor (de mora), made to him of all his own foundation of his ditch at Subauns.   
Witnesses: Walter de Rughebur', Walter de Mora, and others (named). Family (9149888)  
   
I_1322 1322-12-06 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 6, 1316-1327, p. 258) Knights' Fees
Westbromwich. 1/2 knight's fee held by Stephen Deveroys; and a 1/2 knight's fee held by Richard de Marhham, of John de Somery. Stephen (9149888)  
   
O_1323 1323-02-26 Order (CCR, Edward II, Vol. III, 1318-1323, p. 630-1) Knights' Fees
Order to Master John Walewayn, escheator beyond Trent, to deliver to John de Sutton and Margaret his wife, eldest sister and co-heiress of John de Somery, tenant in chief, the following of John de Somery's knight's fees, which the king has assigned to them as purparty with the assent of Joan, late the wife of Thomas Botetourt, the second sister and heiress of the said John ... a moiety of a fee in West Bromwich, co. Stafford, which Richard de Marnham holds, of the yearly value of 20s.; a moiety of a fee in the same town, which Stephen Deveros holds of a yearly value of 20s. ... Stephen (9149888)  
   
A_1324 1324-06c Inquisition (Placitorum in domo capitulari Westmonasteriensi Asservatorum Abbreviatio, 1811, p 345) Inquisition
Witnesses: Ricardi de Sholle, Ricardi de la Lynde, Walter de Lacy, Ricardi de la Hide Johannis Devereus de Manne [Maund] Johannis uppe the Hull de Avernbur' Ricardi Comyn Rogeri Ragoun Walteri de Brugge Johannis Ragoun Ade de Halfnaked & Rogeri de Poston. John of Maund Family (9149888)  
Jury: Rogerus de Baskervile miles Walterus de Freen Rogerus Pychard Johannes de Lingeyne Thomas de Yeddevenne milites Stephanus Deveras Adam de Halnak Nigellus de Grey Johannes de Bradfeld Ricardus de la Lynde & Rogerus de Postone. Stephen (9149888)  
Manne (or Maund) is a manor in the parish of Bodenham, so the witness John Devereux of Manne could be the son (and heir) of Stephen Devereux.  
   
R_1325 1325-03-13 Grant (Hereford Cathedral Archives, GB0312, Vol. 4, nr 325, p. 858) Grant
1. Sibil daughter of William Deme de Parva Thinghulle, formerly wife of William Body of the same, widow  
2. Alice her daughter  
Release of a croft with a paddock in the lower part thereof and a meadow called Hobbenhale. Given at Parva Thinghulle.  
Witnesses: John de Preston', John Deuereus, Hugh de Hillamton, Hugh de Maune, Henry de Sutton', Walter Kempe of Felton', Walter le la lone de Sutton', Robert le longe de Sutton', High Wrenon. Family (9149888)  
Thinghill Court (presumably 'Thinghulle') is about 5 miles SW of Bodenham.  
   
G_1327_2 1327-03-06 Grant (CPR, Edward III, Vol. I, 1327-1330, p. 41) Grant
Grant to John Devereus, king's yeoman, of the bailiwick of the chace of Cors, co. Gloucenster, during pleasure. Family (9149888)  
   
G_1327_1 1327-05-21 Grant (Hereford Cathedral Archives, GB0312, Vol. 4, nr 322, p. 863) Grant
1. Walter le Frensshe and Hugh Pecok', chaplians  
2. Roger Bodi and Amphyllis (Amflusia) his wife  
Grant of 35 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, 2 acres of pasture, and 2 parts of a messuage in Parva Thinghulle, etc.  
Witnesses: Richard de Maurdyn, John de Bradefeld', John Deuereus, John de Houton', John de Preston, Walter le Brut, John de Withinton'. Family (9149888)  
   
A_1330 1330-06-18 Final Accord (Feet of Fines relating to the County of Dorset 1327-1485, pp. 11-12) Fine
Walter de Percy and Joan his wife, Thomas de Marlebergh, remainder to Henry de Haddon and Alianora his wife, then to John de Haddon and Joan his wife, manor Upcerne, land and 30s rent in Caundel Haddon, Chermunstre, Yateministre  
   
P_1330 1330-10-01 Power (CPR, Edward III, Vol. II, 1330-1334, p. 7) Power
Power to William Fitz Waryn [FitzWarin], knight, Masters Hugh Elys, dean of Wolverhampton, and John de Hildesle, canon of Chichester, to make an alliance with John duke of Brabant.  
The like with the count of Flanders.  
   
B_1330 1330-10-19 Arrest of Roger Mortimer at Nottingham Castle  
Edward III, William Montagu, Humphrey de Bohun, William de Bohun, Ralph Stafford, Robert Ufford, John Neville of Hornby, William Clinton  
   
G_1330 1330-12-20 Grant (CPR, Edward III, Vol. II, 1330-1334, p. 31) Montgomery
Grant to William Fitz Waryn [FitzWarin] 'le frere' of £20 out of the farm of Montgomery Castle, which he holds of the king at a fixed yearly rent, during pleasure, or until other provision be made for his estate.  
   
W_1331c 1331c Witness (Wikipedia, Walter Devereux of Bodenham, on page for Stephen Devereux of Bodenham and Burghope, citing: Devereux Papers, Longleat House, Box I. 1, Devereux (de Ebroicis), Sir Walter. Witness, early 14th cent.; ) Longleat  
About 1331 Sir Walter Devereux witnesses the grant for life by Walter fitzRichard of Bulley (Gloucestershire) to Hugh and Mabel de Bradfield of 20 acres of land and a fourth part of the meadow held in Bulley of the fee of the Hospital for 20s and rent of 2s yearly. Walter V (4574944)  
   
A_1331 1331-04-02 Appointment (CPR, Edward III, Vol. II, 1330-1334, pp. 139-40) Steward
Appointment of John Sturmy, William le Fitz Waryn [FitzWarin] and Peter de Grete in the place of the steward of the household … during the absence of the king beyond seas in fulfilment of a vow.  
   
F_1331 1331-04-14 Final Accord (TNA, CP 25/1/82/38, nr 34) Chanstone
Agreement between Walter, son of Nicholas Deuereus of Chanstone and Margaret his wife, and Nicholas Deuereus of Chanstone,  
   
C_1331 1331-07-06 Commission (CPR, Edward III, Vol. II, 1330-1334, pp. 198) Purveyors
Commission of oyer and terminer to Emericus la Zousche, William Fitz Waryn [FitzWarin] and Robert Westleye touching complaints of illegal prices taken by purveyors for the household, for queen Philippa's household and for other magnates of the realm, and by persons feigning to be purveyors, in the counties of Lincoln and Nottingham.  
   
C_1332 1332-04-17 Commission (CPR, Edward III, Vol. II, 1330-1334, pp. 298) Montgomery
Commission to William Botiller of Wemme, William Fitz Waryn [FitzWarin] and Robert Carles to make inquisition touching a petition of the burgesses of Montgomery etc.  
   
M_1332 1332-10-07 Mandate (CPR, Edward III, Vol. II, 1330-1334, pp. 344) Knaresborough
Grant to Thomas Foune of Knaresburgh etc.  
Mandate to William le Fitz Waryn [FitzWarin], constable of Knaresborough castle, to admit him, after taking security from him.  
   
B_1333 1333-07-17 Battle of Halidon Hill in Scotland, where Edward III first proved himself in battle. CPR p. 456 onward  
Edward III, earl of Norfolk, Sir Edward Bohun, Edward Balliol  
   
G_1334 1334-06-20 Grant (Ancient Deeds in the PRO, 1890, Vol. 1, p. 532)  
C. 1465. Grant by William Caweros and John, son of William Devereus, to John Colmore, Dionisia his wife, and Isabella and Dionisia their daughters, of a messuage in 'la More', and land in Opfelde, upon More Hill, and in the field of 'la fenne' at Pykethorne. La More, Sunday before the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 8 Edward III. 2 seals  
   
O_1336 1336-09-23 Order (CCR, Edward III, Vol. III, 1333-1337, p. 714) Scotland
To the sheriff of Oxford. Order to supersede the demand which he makes on William de Bohun, who is staying in the king's service in Scotland …  
   
G_1337 1337-03-07 Grant (CPR, Edward III, Vol. III, 1334-1338, p. 387) fitz Waryn
Grant to William Fitz Waryn 'le frere' and Amice, his wife, in consideration of his service to the king and queen Philippa, of the manor of Wynterburnehouton, co. Dorset …  
   
M_1337 1337 Marriage (1337 Final Accord Feet of Fines relating to the County of Dorset 1327-1485, pp. 35-6) Fine
Querent: Henry de Haddon = (1)  
Deforciants: Thomas de Marlebergh and John de Haddon = (2)-(3)  
Final Accord between (1) and (2)-(3) of the manor of Lidelynch and five messuages, two tofts, ninety-five acres of land, five acres of meadow, and six shillings and one penny of rent in Shirebourne and Thorneford and the advowson of the church of the manor of Lidelynch. ... After the death of (1), the manor and advowson wholly remain to Sir William fitz Waryn and Amicia his wife and their heirs of their bodies issuing, to hold as aforesaid forever. ...  
William FitzWaryn and Amice de Haddon were 'married' by 1337, when she was 14 or 15 years old. born 1322x3  
   
B_1338 1338-01-26 Birth at Dynevor Castle and Baptism at Landavayesyn (modern Llandeilo) (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 10, 1353-1360, p. 432-2) PoA Birth
Baptism of Edmund le FitzHerbert, witnessed by Walter Deveroys Walter V (4574944)  
   
J_1338 1338-02-02 Journey (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 10, 1353-1360, p. 432-2) PoA Pilgrimage
Walter Deveroys of Bodenham started his journey to Santiago [de Compostella] Walter V (4574944)  
   
T_1338_1 1338-11-14 Debt (TNA, C 241/110/22) Debt
Walter Devereux of Herefordshire together with William de Northwood of Kent loaned £100 to William de Badesford of Coddington, County of Notts Walter V (4574944)  
   
T_1338_2 1338-12-09 Debt (TNA, C 241/110/22) Debt
Walter Deveros of Oxfordshire loaned £25 to John the son of Henry de Coddington next to Newark, Notts. Walter V (4574944)  
The Bohun manor of Bykenhull is in Oxfordshire, so this might indicate that Walter is there at this time. Bykenhull  
   
C_1339x40 1339x40 Charter (Collections towards the History and Antiquities of the County of Hereford, Broxash Hundred, John Duncumb, 1812, p. 49) Debt
Amongst the collections of St. George, Clarencieux King at Arms is:  
13 Edw III: Johes filius Willmi Rowland de Norton Stormy remisit et relaxavit Johanni de Bradfeld, et Domino Rico fratri suo, vicario de Bodenham, heredibus et assignatis dicto Johannis, jus suum in omnibus terris quas Willielmus, pater ejus predictus, Johanni et Ricardo feoffavit in Rousemawne, Wytechirchemawne et in parochia de Bodenham.  
Testibus, Stephano Devereus, Rico de Maiewardyn, Johe de Preston, Johe Devereus, Rogero Devereus, et aliis. Stephen (9149888)  
This suggests that Stephen Devereux could have had a son Roger, beside John. Family (9149888)  
   
A_1339 1339-11-16 Account (The Wardrobe Book of William de Norwell, 12 July 1338 to 27 May 1340, pp. 334-5)  
Domino Willelmo filio Warini [William Fitz Waryn, king's household knight] pro vaddis suis (et 1 militis) socii sui utroque ad 4s. et 10 scutiferorum suorum quolibet ad 2s. per diem a xxii die Julii anno x11 usque xvi diem Novembris anno xiii utroque computato per 483 dies, £676 4s.  
   
C_1340_1 1340-04-20 Commission CPR, Edward III, Vol. IV, 1338-1340, p. 502) Commission
To the abbot of Wygemore, Roger Chandos, Richard de Pembrugge, Philip de Clanvou, and Stephen Devereus as commissioners, and to Thomas bishop of Hereford and Gilbert Talbot as supervisors in co. Hereford. Stephen (9149888)  
Appointment [pursuant to 14 Edward III, statute 1, cap. 20] to find by inquisition or otherwise the value of the ninth fleece, the ninth lamb and the ninth sheaf in each parish and the ninth part of goods of cities and boroughs, granted to the king by the said statute for two years then to come, to collect or sell the same so that the proceeds thereof may be answered at the Exchequer with all speed, giving preference at the sale to rectors and farmers of churches and benefices, to find by oath of good men of the county the value of moveables as well of citizens and burgesses as of others of the county which live not of the culture of their fields and store of their sheep and to take for the king the very ninth part thereof and to levy on foreign merchants which dwell not within cities and boroughs and other men dwelling in forests and wastes and all others that live not of culture of fields and store of sheep the fifteenth.  
It is not however the intent of the king that by the pretext of this grant, the poor cottars or other that live of their bodily travail shall be comprehended in the tax of the fifteenth, nor that bishops, abbots and priors who shall pay the ninth sheaf, the ninth fleece and ninth lamb shall be charged on those contained in their tax for the two-yearly tenth last granted to the king by the clergy.  
He has appointed John, archbishop of Canterbury, to supervise in person whenever he can and by deputy when he cannot, their proceedings herein and he gives them full power to arrest and imprison all persons resisting them in the execution of their commission.  
   
A_1340 1340-06c Account (The Wardrobe Book of William de Norwell, 12 July 1338 to 27 May 1340, pp. 386-7)  
Incipit Passagium Equorum Magnatum et Aliorum de partibus transmarinus versus Angliam apud Sclusam mensibus Januarii et Februarii anno XIII finiente et XIIII incipiente  
Domino comiti Northamptonie [William de Bohun, earl of Northampton] pro passagio 6 equorum pro seipso, 5 equorum pro 1 baneretto suo et 96 equorum pro 24 militibus suis et 192 equorum pro 64 hominibus suis ad arma, pro quolibet equo dim. mr. £99 13s. 4d., 1 milite et 10 hominibus suis ad arma, £12 13s.  
Domino Willelmo filio Warini [William Fitz Waryn, king's houshold knight] militi pro passagio 38 equorum pro se, 1 milite et 10 hominibus suis ad arma, £12 13s.  
   
W_1340 1340-06-22 Writ (CCR, Edward III, Vol. 5, 1339-1341, pp. 523-6) Writs
Order to pay … for his wages for the time when he was in the king's service in parts beyond the sea … The following have like writs for the following sums:  
Reginald de Cobham for £650 7s. 2d.  
William fitz Waryn for £128 18s. 8d.  
Ivo fitz Waryn for £10.  
and about 120 others.  
   
B_1340_1 1340-06-24 Battle of Sluys, where Edward III and his army captured 166 French ships, ending French naval superiority in the Channel.  
Edward III  
   
C_1340_2 1340-07-15 Commission (CCR, Edward III, Vol. V, 1339-1341, p. 434-6) Commission
To the prior of Hereford, Roger Chandos, Richard de Pembrugge, Philip de Clanvou, and Stephen Devereus in co. Hereford. Stephen (9149888)  
Whereas the king appointed them to sell the subsidy of the ninth of sheaves, fleeces and lambs granted in the parliament ... now it is testified ... by magnates and other men worthy of trust, that certain premises, whereby the king is in any wise defrauded of the subsidy, or if the payment thereof be unreasonably delayed he will cause them to be punished according to the decision of the council.  
   
B_1340_2 1340-07-31x08-25 Siege of Tournai, where Edward III and his army failed to take the city, but the treaty agreed stopped hostilities in France, the Low Countries, Scotland and Gascony, for a time  
Edward III  
   
C_1341 1341-03-15 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. V, 1340-1343, p. 155)  
Appointment of the prior of Hereford, Roger Chandos, Richard de Pembrugge, Philip de Clanvou, and Stephen Devereus to collect and sell the ninth of lambs, fleeces and sheaves in the county of Hereford of the second year of the grant. Stephen (9149888) Commission
The king had already appointed collectors of the same for both years and relying on the due collection and payment of the same had gone beyond the seas to defend his right, and laid siege to Tournay with a very large number of armed men, but by default of sending the proceeds of the same to him beyond the seas he has been compelled to make a truce with those in France.  
   
C_1342 1342-04-10c Charter (TNA AR/1/782/1 ) Charter
Parties: John de Haddon = (1)  
Sir Henry de Haddon, knight, and Eleanor his wife = (2)-(3)  
Chirograph (tripartite): (1) to (2)-(3), his manors of Puttenye & Werne (Somerset), with appurtenances, including wards, reliefs, escheats, reversions, ways, paths, waters, feedings, pastures, etc., except the tenements of Walter Golde, Adam Tankard and John Gautroun with their rents and services; for (2)-(3) to hold for term of their lives of the chief lords of the fee, by services belonging. After the deaths of (2)-(3), the manors, except those three tenements, shall remain to Sir William fitz Waryn and Amity [Amice] his wife and their heirs of body, to hold of the chief lords of the fee, by services belonging; if they should die without heirs of body, the manors (except for the three tenements) shall remain to the true heirs of Sir William.  
Held by: Kresen Kernow (formerly Cornwall Record Office), not available at The National Archives   
   
F_1343 1343 Final Accord (1337 Final Accord Feet of Fines relating to the County of Dorset 1327-1485, p. 54) Fine
Querent: John de Haddon  
Deforciants: Walter le Bryt and William atte Wythe  
of one messuage, two carucates of land, one hundred acres of wood and forty shillings of rent in Pourton and Porestok and the advowson of the chapel of St. Peter of Pourton. Etc.  
… with remainder should John die without heir male of his body to William fitz Waryn and Amicia his wife during their lives … with remainder after their deaths to Margaret daughter of William Fitz Warren … with remainder … to the right heirs of Amicia …  
William FitzWaryn and Amice de Haddon were married by 1337, and had a daughter Margaret at this point. born 1322x3  
Their son and heir Ivo FitzWaryn was born in 1347. PoA  
   
P_1345 1345-05-17 Protection (Syllabus of Rymer's Foedera, Vol. I: 1066-1377, p. 342; Foedera, Rymer, Vol. 3, Part 1: 1344-1361, p. 39) Protection
Protection for William de Bohun, earl of Northampton, and 68 persons in his company, going to Brittany. Westm. iii. p. i. 38  
This includes neither Walter Devereux nor William Fitz Waryn.  
   
F_1346_1 1346 Knight's Fees (Feudal Aids, Vol. IV, p. 336) Fees
Somerset. De Stephano de Almeto pro di. F. in Bykenhulle quod heredes Johannis de Pavely quondam tenuerunt ibidem.  
   
F_1346_2 1346 Knight's Fees (Feudal Aids, Vol. II, p. 394) Fees
Et de 20s. Receptis de Stephano [de] Ebroicis pro di. f. in Bedenham,  Stephen (9149888)  
quod Walterus de Ebroicis nuper tenuit de eodem comite. Walter IV (18299776)  
   
P_1346_1 1346-05-18 Letter of Protection (Crecy and Calais, Wrottesley, 1898, p. 121) Protection
The following had letters of protection:
John Burnell, of Cronk, of the retinue of Laurence de Hastynges, Earl of Pembroke, 6th May
William Slynge and John de Kerebrok, Candeler, of the same retinue, 10th May
Thomas Fitchat, knight, and John de Everos, 18th May
Family (9149888)  
This protection is for Edward III's campaign in northern France in 1346 which included the battle of Crécy and the siege and taking of Calais. John Devereux may be our John Devereux of Maund. John of Maund?  
   
P_1346_2 1346-06-01 Letter of Protection (Crecy and Calais, Wrottesley, 1898, p. 127) Protection
The following, of the retinue of Laurence de Hastynges, Earl of Pembroke, had letters of protection:
Roger Wodeby, of Abyndon
John de Everos
Richard Wodeby, of Abyndon
Thomas Fitchet
Family (9149888)  
This protection is for Edward III's campaign in northern France in 1346 which included the battle of Crécy and the siege of Calais. John Devereux may be our John Devereux of Maund. John of Maund?  
   
P_1346_3 1346-06-18 Letter of Protection (Crecy and Calais, Wrottesley, 1898, p. 94)  
And the following, who were with the King, had [letters of protection], from Portchester 18 June 1346 Thomas de Latham, Walter Devereus, William FitzWaryn, John Keynes 28 June Walter V (4574944) Protection
The roll itself (TNA C 76/23/m. 10) though, reads (in Latin):  
 … William Gunnoys [had letters of protection] at Portchester 20 day June  
Johes Keynes [had letters of protection] at Portchester 18 day June  
Walter Deverous [same as above]  
Willo le fitz Waryn [same as above]  
David Marteyn [had letters of protection] at Portchester 20 day June, …  
This might mean that Walter Devereux and William FitzWarin were there at the same time and in each others' company.  
This protection is for Edward III's campaign in northern France in 1346 which included the battle of Crécy and the siege of Calais.  
   
T_1347 1347-06-02 Debt (TNA, C 241/125/11) Debt
Debtor: Stephen Devereus, of Bodenham, Thomas le Hayward, of Bodenham, Nicholas de la Nash, Hugh le Hayward, of Bodenham [Broxash Hundred, Herefords], and John Reygnald, of Herefords.
Creditor: William Purcel, of Norbury {Northbury} [family held fee in Norbury, Purslow Hundred, Salop.].
Amount: £60.
Before whom: Nicholas de Bromyard; John de Clehonger, Clerk; at Hereford.
When taken: 02/06/1347
First term: 13/10/1347
Last term: 10/08/1349
Writ to: Sheriff of Herefords
Sent by: Nicholas de Bromyard, Bailiff, and Keeper of the Mayor's Seal; John de Clehonger, Clerk; at Hereford.
Stephen (9149888)  
   
C_1348 1348-07-20 Commission (CFR, Edward III, Vol. VI, 1347-1356, p. 90) Commission
Commission to levy in the county of Hereford the tenth and fifteenth granted by Parliament for three years to William de Coueleye, Stephen Devereus and John Ragoun of Straddel. Stephen (9149888)  
   
D_1348 1348-08-17 Death (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 9, 1347-1352, pp. 94-5)  
Henry de Haddon  
He died on Saturday after the Assumption last. Amice, his daughter, wife of William Fitz Waryn, aged 25 years of more, is his heir.  
Amice de Haddon was born in 1322 or 1323, according to this.  
   
C_1349_1 1349-07-16 Commission (CFR, Edward III, Vol. VI, 1347-1356, p. 190) Commission
William de Couleye, Stephen Deverous and John Ragoun of Stradel are named to a commission to levy in the county of Hereford the fifteenth and tenth granted for three years by the earls, barons, knights and commonalities of counties, and the citizens and burgesses of cities and boroughs, in the Parliament summoned at Westminster for Monday after Sunday in mid-Lent, 22 Edward III, for the second year, so that they answer for moieties thereof at Michaelmas next after Easter following; and in order to them etc. Stephen (9149888)  
   
D_1349 1349-09-20c Death  
Stephen Devereux, Lord of Bodenham Stephen (9149888)  
Stephen Devereux was named to a 3-man commission on 16 July 1349, Commission  
but all 3 were replaced by 5 others on 26 September (presumably having been carried away by the plague, the 'Black Death' having arrived in Hereford in the late summer of the year before, and they seem to have expected to lose further members before long). Replacements  
Stephen Devereux does not appear in the records after this, so evidently died shortly before 26 September 1349.  
   
L_1349_1 1349-09-25 Debt (TNA, C 241/128/223) Debt
Debtor: William Devereys of Bodenham, merchant of Herefords.
Creditor: John Ragoun, merchant of Herefords.
Amount: £50.
Before whom: Henry le Draper, and Walter de Elmore, Bailiffs of Gloucester; William de Matson, Clerk.
When taken: 25/09/1349
First term: 18/10/1349
Last term: 18/10/1349
Writ to: Sheriff of Herefords
Sent by: Henry le Draper, and Walter de Elmore, Bailiffs of Gloucester; William de Matson, Clerk.
Endorsement: Hereford' coram Justic'.
Date: 1350 Apr 20
Held by: The National Archives, Kew
William Family (9149888)  
This is Stephen's son William, who succeeds him as Lord of Bodenham. It is quite unusual to see a merchant in this role.  
He makes a similar debt the same day, below. similar debt  
   
L_1349_2 1349-09-25 Debt (TNA, C 241/128/246) Debt
Debtor: William Devereys of Bodenham, merchant of Herefords.
Creditor: William de Cowley, merchant [of ?Glos.family held part of a fee in Stowick, Hembury Hundred, Glos]
Amount: £76.
William Family (9149888)  
for other details, as above. similar debt  
   
C_1349_2 1349-09-26 Commission (CFR, Edward III, Vol. VI, 1347-1356, p. 193) Commission
Further on 26 September Eustace de Whitneye, knight, William de Frome, Richard Duynre, John Sholle and John de Pretz are appointed in the room of William de Couleye, Stephen Devereous and John Ragoun. Stephen (9149888)  
   
M_1350c 1350c Marriage  
Walter Devereux and Thomasia de Haddon Walter V (4574944)  
William FitzWaryn married Amicia de Haddon, heiress of Henry and Eleanor de Haddon by 1337. Marriage Thomasia (4574945)  
Thomasia the wife of Walter Devereux had a claim to the de Haddon properties in 1355 (she was likely a younger sister of Amicia) which they quitclaimed for themselves and for the heirs of Walter - leaving open the possibility of a later claim by an already existing heir of Thomasia. Quitclaim 1  
And just such a claim was made in 1372, when Alianora wife of Richard Tonge quitclaimed exactly the same properties, so was presumably the daughter of Thomasia by a previous relationship. Quitclaim 2  
As Henry de Haddon's wife was also Alianora, it is likely that Alianora wife of Richard Tonge was named after her grandmother.  Final Accord  
In which case, Walters wife would be Thomasia de Haddon, and they would have married around 1350.  
This would also mean that Walter Devereux and William Fitz Waryn were brothers-in-law!  
   
C_1351 1351-11-10 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. IX, 1350-1354, p. 204) Commission
Commission to Thomas de Cary, sheriff of Somerset and Dorset, and Walter Deveroys, to arrest Nicholas de Poyntz [and] John Cobbe, Thomas Hore, Henry Cok and William Roys his servants, as sufficient evidence has been given before the King and council of felonies, trespasses, conspiracies, extortions and excesses done by them in the county of Dorset, and to bring them to the King's prison of Dorcestre to be kept therein in the keeping of the sheriff until the coming of the aforesaid justices. Walter V (4574944)  
   
B_1353c 1353c Birth Walter V (4574944)  
Walter, son of Walter Devereux Walter VI (2287472)  
Walter VI and his father Walter V Devereux borrowed £100 in 1375, which means that he was over 21 years of age at the time, so born before 1355. Debt  
   
I_1354 1354-10-20 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 10, 1353-1360, p. 168) IPM
563. Joan, late the wife of Robert Syfrewast  
Dorset. Hoke. Robert de Pavely, sometime lord of Bykenhulle, who held the manor of Hoke … as pertaining to the manor of Bykenhulle …  
   
Q_1355 1355-05c Quitclaim (Archive.org; Feet of Fines relating to the County of Dorset 1327-1485, p. 91) Walter V (4574944) Quitclaim
(220) At Westminster on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, and afterwards in fifteen days from the day of Holy Trinity. Between William fitz Waryn de Whytyngton, knight, querent, and Walter Devereus and Thomasia his wife, deforciants, of one messuage, three carucates of land, one hundred and twenty acres of meadow, one hundred acres of wood, two hundred acres of pasture and sixty solidates of rent in Lydelynch, Caundel and Stoke Coillard. Plea of covenant was summoned. Walter and Thomasia acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William as by their gift, and remised and quitclaimed the same for themselves and the heirs of Walter to William and his heirs for ever. For this William gave to Walter and Thomasia one hundred marcs of silver. Thomasia (4574945)  
   
G_1355 1355-06-30 Grant (Ancient Deeds in the PRO, 1915, Vol. 6, p 158) Grant
C. 4999. Grant by Richard le Brut of 'la Falde' to Walter Houton of 'la More' of the parish of Bodenham, Emma his wife and Hugh his son, of a furlong of arable in the parish of Bodenham in the field called 'Upfeld' extending from land formerly of Sir William le (sic) Llucy, knight, etc.  
Witnesses: William Deveras, lord of Bodenham and others (named). Family (9149888)  
William Devereux is explicitly called 'Lord of Bodenham'.  
   
L_1355 1355-10-17 Debt (TNA, C 241/135/121) Debt
Debtor: William Deveres of Bodenham [Herefords.].
Creditor: Thomas Don, citizen and merchant of Hereford.
Amount: £10, on account of a loan.
Family (9149888)  
   
I_1356 1356-06-17 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 10, 1354-1358, p 280) Fee
IPM of Roger Hillary, knight  
[West] Bromwych. … a messuage, 12a. land, 2a. meadow held to the said Roger and Katherine jointly of William Devrous by service of 12d. yearly. Family (9149888)  
This shows that William Devereux succeeded to his father's lands in both Westbromwich and Bodenham.  
   
C_1357 1357-09-11 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. X, 1354-1358, p. 616) Fee
Commission of oyer et terminer to Guy de Briene, Roger de Beauchamp, William de Shareshull and Robert de Wyghthull, on complaint by Richard de Acton, knight, that Walter Deverous, Adam le Deyer, Thomas le Tournour, and at least 33 others broke his park at Aily co. Somerset, hunted therein, took and carried away great part of the deer there ... worth 10 marks. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1358 1358-11-01 Marriage Contract (University of Keele, Staffs., Devereux Family Papers, DV4) Contract
Covenants made in the presence of the Earl of Northampton [William de Bohun] between Walter son of Stephen Deveras of Bodenham and Walter Seys ap Rosser Vaughn. Walter V (4574944)  
The eldest son and heir of Walter Devereux is to marry the eldest daughter of Walter Seys, and the eldest son and heir of Walter Seys is to marry the eldest daughter of Walter Devereux  
Witnesses: Richard de la Bere, John Clanvow, William Waldeboef, Milo Pychard, William Deveras, and others.  
Transcription of the text with slight additions (Norman French):  
Ces sont les covenaunces faites en la presence de mon tres honurable seigneur conte de Northampton
parentre
Walter fils Estienene Deveras de Bodenham d’une part et Walter Seys ap Rosser Vaugthn d’autre part
cest assavoir que l’avant dite
Walter Deveras garantie que son eisne fils et heir epousera Yensue feille de Walter Seys avant nomme et
l’avant dit
Walter Seys a garantie que son eisne fils et heir epousera la eisne feille de dit Walter Deveras et que ses terres et tenements que il a dans la ville de Bredwardyn en contie de Herford serronte entaillez a les enfantes avant nomez et a les heirs de leur corps engendrez c’est assavoir le fils de Walter Seys a la feille de Walter Deveras et
le dit Walter Deveras a (ces convenaunces accompli) a garantie appaiez vis livres d’argent a l’avant dit Walter Seys et
que toutes rancons debats & autres chalanges engreinages cesseint daube* parez* et
--ous sont les avant dit Walter & Walter entremarriez de tenir les covenances suis dites et que nul de ceux desheritera le eisne fils de nulle partes et
que cestes choses seront performir par toutes persons sans fraude ou mal engyn entre ci et la feste de noel prochain avenir
apres la fesance de cestes et s--ceo sont entremarriez les dites Walter & Walter et d’afforcer la entaille de ses terres et tenements a Pipton sur mestir* sont et
de performer toutes choses selon ce que loy et reson pourra ordonner
En temoignance de queu chose les avantdit Walter et Walter a cestes endentes entrechangeablement aunt mys leur seals.
Presentes
tesmoignes mons Richard de la Bere mons Johannes Clanvow William Waldeboef Milo Pychard William Deveras et autres
Donnez a Langoyt [Llangoed] le premier jour de Novembre l’an du regne le roi Edward tiers depuis le conquest trent secound
*
dauber - deceive, pretend, cover up
pareir – to be seen, visible
mestir - need
 
   
G_1359 1359-02-04 Grant (Ancient Deeds in the PRO, 1894, Vol 2, p 547) Grant
C. 2702. Grant by William le Bray of la More in the parish of Bodenham, to Walter de Houton of the same parish etc.  
Witnesses: William Deveras, lord of Bodenham and other. Family (9149888)  
   
P_1359 1359-05-06 Proof of Age in Hereford (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 10, 1353-1360, p. 432-2) PoA
At the Inquisition at Hereford on 6 May 1359 to take the proof of age of Edmund son and heir of Reynold le Fitz Herberd  
Walter Deveroys of Bodenham, aged 50 years and more, says that the said Edmund was 21 years old and more on the morrow of the Conversion of St. Paul last, having been born at Dynnevor in Wales and baptized in the church of Landavayesyn on the morrow of the Conversion of St. Paul 12 Edward III, and this he knows because on the Sunday after the birth of the said Edmund he started on his journey to Santiago [de Compostella]. Walter V (4574944)  
Aged 50 on 6 May 1359, Walter must gave been born in 1308 or early 1309. Walter V  
   
I_1360 1360-04-01c Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 10, 1353-1360, pp. 450-1) Disseisin
563. Robert Syfrewast of Hoke  
Dorset. Hoke and Stapulford. After the death of Joan [wife of Robert] Walter Devereux entered the premises and from the feast of Epiphany 28 Edward III [6 Jan. 1355], the day of Joan's death, until the feast of St. Peter called Ad vincula next following he received the issues, claiming to be chief lord. Walter V (4574944)  
This seems to have been a slight misunderstanding…  
The manor of Hoke, Dorset was held pertaining to the manor of Bykenhulle held by Robert de Pavely, Pavely  
but this Bykenhulle is in Somerset, Somerset  
whereas the Bykenhulle held by the Bohuns, which was given to Walter Devereux years later, for life, was in Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire  
Whether he or someone else was mistaken, it seems that he thought he was acting in the Bohun's interest…  
   
Q_1360 1360-09-15 Quitclaim (Archive.org; Feet of Fines relating to the County of Dorset 1327-1485, p. 99) Walter V (4574944) Disseisin
(244) At Westminster, in fifteen days from Michaelmas day. Between Robert de Remmesbury, querent, and Walter Deverous and Thomasia his wife, deforciants, of one carucate of land in Maugerton. Plea of covenant was summoned. Walter and Thomasia acknowledged the land to be the right of Robert as by their gift, and remised and quitclaimed the same for themselves and the heirs of Walter to Robert and his heirs forever. For this Robert gave them ten marcs
of silver.
Thomasia (4574945)  
   
D_1360 1360-09-16 Death (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 13, 1370-1373, p. 147) Grant Death
William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton  
He died on 12 December 1360.  
Humphrey de Bohun, earl of Hereford, his son, aged 19 [aged 30 at the Inquisition held 1372-08-16] is his heir.  
   
G_1360 1360-12-24 Grant (Ancient Deeds in the PRO, 1915, Vol. 6, p. 350) Grant
C. 6480. Grant by William le Walssh to Walter Coleman of La More, of 1a. arable in the parish of Bodenham, in a field called 'Donfeld', between the highroad and a stream called 'Tyne'.  
Witnesses: William and Roger Devereus, Stephen Hotale, Walter de Roubury, and others (named). Family (9149888)  
This along with the other mention of Roger Devereux in 1338c makes it likely that he is a younger brother of William. Roger  
   
L_1361 1361-03-09 Loan (University of Keele, Staffs., Devereux Family Papers, DV5) Loan
Creditor: William Devereus of Bodenham.
Debtor:
John son of John Devereus de Mawene [Maund].
Family (9149888)  
   
D_1361_1 1361-09-08 Death (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 11, 1361-1365, p. 65) Death
Eleanor de Haddon  
She died on Tuesday before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross last. Amice, daughter of the deceased and Henry [de Haddon knight, her husband deceased] aged 30 years and more, long since married to William Fitz Waryn, is her heir.  
   
D_1361_2 1361-10-05 Death (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 11, 1361-1365, pp. 40-4) Death
Reynold de Cobham, or Cobeham, knight  
He died Tuesday after Michaelmas last. Reynold his son, aged 13 years and more,, is his heir.  
   
D_1361_3 1361-10-15 Death (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 11, 1361-1365, pp. 366-9) Death
Humphrey de Bohun, or Baun, earl of Hereford and Essex  
Inquisition Post Mortem at Kyngeston on Thames, 12 February 37 Edward III [1363]. He died on 15 October 35 Edward III [1361]. Humphrey le (sic) Baun [Humphrey de Bohun, son of William Bohun, earl of Northampton] is his kinsman and heir and was 20 years of age on 24 March 36 Edward III [1362].  
Humphrey de Bohun, 6th Earl of Hereford never married, and is remembered for promoting the Augustinian order, his modest burial in the church of the order in London, and the Bohun illuminated manuscripts, some of which he commissioned, rather than any political or military engagement.   
   
D_1361_4 1361-10-28 Death (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 11, 1361-1365, pp. 57-9) Death
William FitzWaryn  
He died on the feast of Saints Simon and Jude last. Ivo his son, aged 18 years and more,, is his heir.  
Ivo FitzWaryn was born in 1342 or 1343 according to this, but his Proof of Age says otherwise.. PoA  
   
A_1362 1362-01-26 Admission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XII, 1361-1364, p. 173) Walter V (4574944) Pilgrimage
Admission of Richard, earl of Arundel, Robert de Thorpe, Thomas de Shardelowe, John  Knyvet and John de Cavendyssh to be guardians in England, Wales and Ireland of Humphrey son and heir of William de Bohun, earl of Northampton, and kinsman and heir of Humphrey de Bohun, earl of Hereford, the king's ward, who is going beyond seas on pilgrimage, during his nonage; and grant that in case he attain his full age before his return to England, they shall then be his attorneys.  
Walter V Devereux went on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella in 1338, also at this time of the year - so he might be acting as guide. Pilgrimage  
   
C_1362 1362-07-01 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XII, 1361-1364, p. 284) Trespass
Commission of oyer and terminer to John Moubray … on complaint by the abbot of Abbotesbury that Robert Martyn 'chivaler', William Hibert, Nicholas Mountfort, Walter Deverous, Robert Padel, John Bruere, and at least 10 others … tore up and removed some stones put up of ancient time for metes and bounds in his lands in Tolpudele and adjoining lands of the said Robert Martyn in Athelamston, co. Dorset ... felled his trees at Tolpudele, broke a stank ... fished in the water of the stank ... trode down and consumed with cattle his crops and grass  etc. Walter V (4574944)  
This sounds like a boundary problem between the property of the abbot of Abbotsbury and that of Robert Martyn.  
   
P_1363 1363-04-08 Proof of Age (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 11, 1361-1365, pp. 414-5) Grant PoA
Humphrey de Bohun, son and heir of William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton  
He was born at Rochford, Essex and baptized in the font of the church of St. Andrew there on 24 March 1342, and was 21 years of age on 24 March 1363.  
   
O_1363 1363-10-01 Order (CCR, Edward III, Vol. XI, 1360-1364, p. 496) Livery
To the sheriff of Northampton. Order, of the farm and issues of his bailiwick, to pay £20 … to Humphrey de Bohun now earl of Northampton, son and heir of William de Bohun late earl thereof, whose homage the king has lately taken and commanded livery to be given him of the lands of his said father with the issues from the Annunciation last, on which day he was of full age ...  
   
W_1363 1363-10-04 Commitment (CFR, Edward III, Vol. VII, 1356-1368, p. 266)  
Commitment to Walter Deveroys of the wardship of all the lands which Elizabeth late the wife of William de Lucy held in dower of the inheritance of Thomas, son and heir of William, who held by knight service of the heir of Roger de Mortuao Mari [Mortimer], late earl of March, a minor in the king's ward, to hold until the lawful age of William's heir, rendering 8 marks yearly at the exchequer etc. Walter V (4574944) Wardship
   
V_1363 1363-11 Visit (Chroniques de J. Froissart, Kervyn, Vol 6, 1370-1377, Paris, 1888, p. 384) King of Cyprus
Finablement, quant li rois de Cipre [Pierre de Lusignan, king of Cyprus] eut vent à volenté, il passa le mer et arriva à Douvres. ... car li rois d'Engleterre i envoia ses chevaliers, le conte de Herfort [Humphrey de Bohun], monsigneur Gauthier de Mauni, le signeur Despensier, monsigneur Raoul de Ferrières, monsigneur Richart de Pennebrugge, monsigneur Alain de Bouqueselle et monsigneur Richart Sturi, qui l'acompagnièrent et amenèrent jusques à son hostel parmi la cité de Londres.  
   
S_1364 1364-01-06 Bond (TNA DL 25/1638/1332-1336, 1338) Crusade
nr. 1332: Humfrey Bohun (Boun), constable of England, earl of Hereford, Essex and Northampton  
nr. 1333: Miles Stapleton (de Stapeltun')  
nr. 1334: John Burley (de Burley)  
nr. 1335: Walter Weros (de Weros) [Walter Devereux] Walter V (4574944)  
nr. 1336: Richard Waldegrave (de Waldegrave)  
nr. 1338: Description: Humphrey de Boom, Earl of Hereford and Northampton, Miles de Stapeltun, and others to Matthew Wysen and Henry Schonhals, merchants: Bond for the payment of money.  
Places: Payment at Bruges, West Vlaanderen; Party from Torun, Bydgoszcz [Prussia]  
   
L_1364 1364-02-13 Letters (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XII, 1361-1364, p. 472) Attorney
Brother Thomas de Burle, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in Ireland, preceptor of Dynemor, Carewy and Upledne, going to Ireland speedily on the king's service, has letters nominating John de Eyllesford, 'chivaler', and Walter Deverose, 'chivaler', as his attorneys in England for one year. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1365 1365-02-16 Charter (Welsh Journals Online: Charters of the Borough of Brecon, 1276-1517) Brecon
 … Which rights contained in the aforesaid charters were seized into the hands of Humphrey de Bohun [d. 1361] our uncle, lord of Brecon … We [Humphrey de Bohun] having consideration for the status of our men of the aforesaid town, having met with them, have granted, confirmed and returned to these same men, burgesses of the aforesaid town and their heirs and successors in perpetuity all the aforesaid privileges ...  
these being witnesses, Richard de la Bere, John Gynesford, Walter Deverose, knights, John de Bampton, seneschal of the lord Earl, John Gour, Richard Serjaunt, Milo Pychard and many others Walter V (4574944)  
Given at London this sixteenth day of February in the thirty-ninth year of the reign of King Edward the third after the conquest [1365]  
   
G_1365c 1365c Grant (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 13, 1370-1373, p. 147) Grant
IPM of William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton, at Kirtlyngton, Oxon., 4 August 1373  
Around 1352 the Earl gave the manor of Bykenhull, Oxfordshire, without the king's licence, to Peter Fauelore for life. The Earl died 14 September 1360, during Peter's lifetime. Peter died 3 November 1360, and immediately after his death Humphrey de Bohun, the earl's son and heir, then a minor in the king's wardship, entered in to the manor and received the profits for 4 years. Afterwards he gave the manor, without the king's licence, to Walter Deveras, knight, for life; and Walter later granted him his estate therein, also without the king's licence, in exchange for the manor of Sutham [Southam], co. Gloucester. Walter V (4574944)  
   
S_1365 1365-10-09x12 Sack of Alexandria (The Anonimalle Chronicle, Galbraith, 1927, p. 51)  
Lan mille CCCLXV fuist pris la cite de Alisaundre le graunt par le roi de Cipres et le count de Herford, sire Miles de Stapiltoun de Bedall [Miles de Stapleton, actually of Haddlesey], sire Johan de Argentem et plusours altres seignours et chevetayns de diverses naciones.  
Pierre de Lusignan, King of Cyprus led a fleet of 165 ships to Alexandria, which was attacked on October 9, and pillaged until his army withdrew on October 11.  
Nicholas Sarbraham testifies in 1386 that he was there in Alexandria, as was Sir Stephen Scrope. Sabraham  
But Machaut (Chronique du Roi Pierre 1er de Lusignan (ou la prise d'Alexandrie), Machaut, 1877) does not mention any  'Anglici' who might have participated…  
And Humphrey de Bohun, no doubt in person, has one of his charters witnessed in London on the 16th of February 1365, Charter  
and is in Westminster on 12 January 1366, so could hardly had the time to get to the far East, participate in the attack on Alexandria in October 1365, and get back to Westminster in time. Witness  
   
F_1366_1 1366-01-12 Promise (Foedera, Rymer, Original Edition, iii, part 2, p. 782) Promise
Nous, Pierres conte d'Alencon, promettons …  
Witnesses: … Humfray, conte de Hereford …  
   
F_1366_2 1366-01-12 Promise (Foedera, Rymer, Original Edition, iii, part 2, p. 783) Promise
Jehan, filz de Roy de France, duc de Berry & d'Auvergne, a toux ceulz, qui ces presentes lettres verront et orront, salut …  
Witnesses: … Humffray, conte de Hereford …  
   
C_1366_1 1366-05-15 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XIII, 1364-1367, p. 285) Commission
Commission to Walter Devereus, John de Clifford and John de Sloughter to make inquisition in the county of Gloucester touching … a chapel … within the manor of Kyngeshome, co. Gloucester … Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1366_2 1366-05-16 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XIII, 1364-1367, p. 283)  
Commission of the peace pursuant to the statutes of Winchester, Northampton and Westminster, to Edward le Despencer, Gilbert Talbot, Walter Deveros, Robert Palet and John Sloughtre, in the county of Gloucester. Walter V (4574944) Commission
   
P_1366 1366-07-18x20 Power (CPR. Edw. III., Vol. XIII, 1364-1367, pp. 303-4) Power
Power to Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, the king's kinsman, and Nicholas de Tamworth, knight, to treat with Galeazzo, lord of Milan, of a marriage between Lionel, duke of Clarence and earl of Ulster, and Violanta, daughter of the said lord.  
The following, going to the same parts, have letters of attorney: Alexander Goldingham, Gilbert Talbot, William de Tyrington, William de Lucy 'chivaler', Gilbert Giffard,  
and Richard de Waldegrave. Protection  
Humphrey de Bohun is setting off for Milan, and continues on to Cyprus to support the King of Cyprus in his crusades. Crusade  
Richard de Waldegrave, Alexander Goldingham and Nicholas Sarbraham testified in 1386 that they had been in the near East with Humphrey de Bohun. Knights  
Walter Devereux, with Bohun and Waldegrave in Prussia in 1364, given a manor in 1365 by Bohun no doubt to maintain his status as 'knight', with Bohun, Waldegrave and Lucy on the chevauchée of 1369 to Harfleur, on several commissions with Gilbert Talbot over the years, and seemingly Bohun's constant companion, must certainly have been a member of this party - but there is no record to prove or disprove this. Walter V (4574944)  
   
L_1366 1366-07-29 Letters (CPR. Edw. III., Vol. XIII, 1364-1367, p. 303) Protection
Richard de Waldegrave, 'chivaler', going beyond the seas by the king's licence, has letters nominating … his attorneys in England for one year.  
   
C_1367 1367-08c Crusade (Chronique du Roi Pierre 1er de Lusignan (ou la prise d'Alexandrie), Machaut, 1877, pp. 206, 229) Walter V (4574944) Letter
3 août 1367. Et, outre ce, le vous ay je fait dire par le prince votre frere, par le conte de Herford [Hereford], & par l'arcevesque; & aussi le vous ay je dit autre fois par devant le dit conte de Herford & messires Perceval, estant en Rodes [Rhodes], hors de vostre royaume … car je vous ay fait presenter par le maistre de l'Ospital & par le conte de Herford que j'estoie prest d'aler en ceste presente armée & de vous tenir tout ce que je vous avoie promis ...  
29 septembre 1367. Tripoli
Il appela son amiral
Et li commanda qu’il descende
Tantost, & qu’à bien faire entende,
Car s’il fiert bien de bonne espée,
Il dist qu’il li lairont l’entrée.
Mais li
contes de Herefort,
Et aussi Perris de Grimort
Arriverent certeinnement,
Car
il avoient ij. Galées,
Bien garnies & bien armées.

Et le premier qui descendi
Des galées, dont je yous di,
Fu un escuier de Gascoigne,
Qui fu bons en ceste besoigne. …
Tripoli
Sir Richard Waldegrave reported in 1386 having been on this crusade with Humphrey de Bohun. Waldegrave  
Sir Alexander Goldingham reported in 1386 having been on this crusade with Humphrey de Bohun. Goldingham  
Nicholas Sabraham, esquire reported in 1386 having been on this crusade with Humphrey de Bohun. Sabraham  
   
L_1367 1367-11-20 Licence (CPR. Edw. III., Vol. XIV, 1367-1370, p. 57) Licence
Licence for Ivo fitz Waryn to pass beyond seas from the port of Dover to the parts of le Pruce [Prussia], with an esquire, 5 yeomen, 6 horses and £100 for his expenses, provided he take no other sum of money or any letters or anything in writing which might turn to the prejudice of the king, the realm or the king's subjects, and that none of the king's hostages from France, or other unlicenced person, cross without the realm by virtue of these presents.  
   
C_1368_1 1368-07-10 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XIV, 1367-1370, p. 192) Peace
Gloucester. Commission of the peace to Gilbert Talbot, John Moubray, Walter Deveros, William de Wakebrigge, Robert Palet and John Sloughter. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1368_2 1368-08-08 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XIV, 1367-1370, p. 196) Complaint
Commission of oyer and terminer to William de Fyncheden, John de Eynesford, Walter Deveros and Robert Palet, on a complaint by John de Burley, 'chivaler', that Emery le Botiller of Parc, clerk, and others, broke his park at Harsfield, co. Gloucester, hunted therein without licence, cut down and carried away trees, took away goods and deer from the park, and did other enormities. Walter V (4574944)  
   
L_1368 1368-08-26 Letters (Gascon Rolls, C 61/81, membrane 4, www.gasconrolls.org) Complaint
Letters of general attorney in England for one year for John Devereux, who is setting out to Aquitaine in the king's service, to stay there in the company of Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales, nominating Hugh de Monnington and Philip Holgot alternately. Family (9149888)  
   
C_1368_3 1368-10-20 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XIV, 1367-1370, p. 197) in remote parts
Association of John de Clifford, the elder, in the commission of the peace in the county of Gloucester to Gilbert Talbot, John Moubray, Walter Deveros, William de Wakebrigge, Robert Palet and John Sloughter … in  the room of the said Walter, who makes stay in remote parts, as the king is informed. Walter V (4574944)  
   
P_1369_1 1369-02-20 Proof of Age (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 12, 1365-1370, pp. 362-3) PoA
Ivo FitzWaryn  
He was born at Blountesdon [Blunsdon] St. Andrew on 30 November 1347.  
   
P_1369_2 1369-05-19 Protection (Foedera, Rymer, Original Edition, iii, part 2, p. 866; Sumption, The Hundred Years War, Vol. 3) Calais-Harfleur
Letters of protection for the following knights going beyond the seas with Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, the king's kinsman:  
Galfridus de Walden, Willelmus de Herward, Thomas Grauntson miles, Johannes Berners, Walterus Deveres, Henricus de Coggeshale chivaler, Willielmus de Wauton chivaler, Johannes de Sutton junior miles, Ricardus Waldegrave miles, Johannes Pekebruge miles, Willielmus de Lucy miles, Johannes Geroun miles, Willielmus Cogan miles, Thomas de Maundevill' junior, Ricardus de Sutton miles, Johannes Lodelowe miles, Walterus Meux miles, Robertus de Swynbourne miles, Johannes de Burgherssh' miles. Walter V (4574944)  
Campaign and Chevauchée between Calais and Harfleur. The war with France resumes in this month, and John of Gaunt (his first command) is sent with Humphrey de Bohun (27 and untried in battle, aside from crusades) with a small army to Calais, arriving in July. The French are preparing an invade England and are concentrating ships, men and arms around the mouth of the Seine, and Harfleur. Gaunt's army advancing out of Calais in early August prompts the French to change plan, and to confront this new threat. The two armies take up defensive positions south of Calais, but neither dares to attack. In September the Earl of Warwick arrives with reinforcements and the resolve to force the issue, but the French soon disperse and most of their army is disbanded. Gaunt and Warwick decide to attack the French at Harfleur, and embark on a chevauchée in that direction. Harfleur is briefly taken under siege, but illness forces withdrawal and requires some fighting (notably across the Somme at the ford of Blanchetaque as was also the case in 1346 just before the battle of Crécy) to get back to Calais, which is reached in mid-November, when the earl of Warwick dies of the plague there.  
   
P_1370 1370-02-10 Pardon (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XIV, 1367-1370, p. 367) ) Maud le Frene
… trespass in acquiring … from John son and heir of Henry le Frene a messuage and a virgate of land in Wystanton, Amberleye and Frene, co. Hereford, said to be held in chief … which Walter Deveros and Maud his wife hold for the life of Maud ...  
   
I_1370 1370-05-10 Indenture (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XV, 1370-1374, p. 261) ) Indenture
 … Indenture (in French) of Humphrey de Bohun … dated at Camelot, 10 May, 44 Edward III, granting for life to his esquire, William de Stapelton, for his service to him on peace and in war, a rent of £20 out of his manor of Longbenyngton and all his lands in the county of Huntingdon ...  
   
W_1370 1370-05-12 Commitment (CFR, Edward III, Vol. VIII, 1368-1377, p. 76) ) Lucy Wardship
Commitment to Walter Deveroys of the wardship of all the lands which Elizabeth late the wife of William de Lucy held in dower of the inheritance of Thomas, son and heir of the said William, and which are now in the king's hand by reason of the minority of William, brother and heir of the said Thomas, to hold from the time of the death of the said Thomas until the lawful age of the last-named William, rendering 8 marks yearly at the Exchequer ...  
Walter's wardship of the Lucy lands moves to their next son, William, after the death of his elder brother Thomas. Wardship  
   
C_1371_1 1371-03-28 Commission (CFR, Edward III, Vol. VIII, 1368-1377, p. 110-2) Subsidy
Richard de la Biere, William Deweros, John Oldecastell, John de Prees, John Pride, Henry Cachepol, William Deveros of Bodinem [Bodenham] and Stephen de Barowe are named to a commission to collect a subsidy of 22s. 3d. per parish, on average, for the defense of the realm and shipping, and furtherance of the wars in France. Family (9149888)  
The other William Devereux (Deweros) mentioned is from the Lyonshall branch of the Devereux.  
   
P_1371_1 1371 Protection (TNA, E 101/31/11, nr. 2, m. 1; http://www.medievalsoldier.org, Protection Database) Protection
John Deveros, knight, man-at-arms, Captain; Brian, Guy Lord, Year: 1371, Nature of activity: Keeping of the Sea Family (9149888)  
   
P_1371_2 1371-06-04 Protection (CPR, Edward III, Vol. XV, 1370-1374, p. 93) Protection
Protection for … going to sea on the king's service in the company of Humphrey de Bohun, earl of Hereford, John de Multon, Thomas Maundevylle, John de Burgh, knights, John Gyldesburgh, John Westwycombe, William Tiryngton [de Tyrington], Ralph Walton of Sharnbrok, esquires.  
   
C_1371_2 1371-08 Campaign (Chroniques de J. Froissart, Vol 8, 1370-1377, Paris, 1888, xviii-xix) Brittany
Edouard III s'assure l'alliance des ducs de Gueldre [Edouard 3eme duc], de Juliers [Guillaume 6eme duc] et dépêche le comte de Hereford [Humphrey de Bohun, l'un des protecteurs de Froissart] vers le duc de Bretagne.- Bataille navale livrée dans un havre de Bretagne, nommé la Baie [de Bourgneuf, 40 km SW of Nantes], entre les Anglais et les Flamands; les Flamands ont le dessous et sont tous tués or faits prisonniers. - Bataille [de Bastweiler] livrée dans la nuit de la Saint-Barthélemy [recte 22 août] 1371 entre Wenceslas de Luxembourg, duc de Brabant, d'une part, Edouard, duc de Gueldre, et le duc de Juliers, d'autre part. Défaite des Brabançons. Le duc de Brabant, tous les enfants de Namur, le comte de Salm, Jacques de Bourbon, Waleran de Ligny, fils de Gui, comte de Saint-Pol, sont fait prisonniers; Gui, père de Waleran, est tué sur le champ de bataille.  
(Oevres de Froissart, Kervyn, Paris, 1867-77, Tome 8, p. 95) Brittany
… Et à ce dont venoient en Bretaingne les gens le roy englès, c'est assavoir: li contes de Herfort [Hereford], Richars de Pennebruge [Richard de Pembridge], messires Alains de Bouqueselle [Alain de Buxhull], messires Richars de Sturi [Richard Sturry] et pluisseurs autres chevaliers de l'ostel du roy ... Si estoit amiraux de leur navie messires Guis de Briane [Guy Lord Brian] ... mès finablement li contes de Herfort, qui fu ungs appers et hardis chevaliers, s'i esporouva si bien, et tout chil de sa routte, ossi messires Richars Sturi et li autre, qu'il desconfirent che qu'il y avoit là des Flammens, et y fu pris leurs amiraux Jehans Pietresonne et prisonniers à monsigneur Gui de Brianne, et en y eut grant fuison de mors et de noyés ...  
Humphrey de Bohun's retinue (The Estates of the Higher Nobility in Fourteenth-Century England, Holmes, 1957, p. 80)  
Sirs Baldwin Malet, Peter Lestrange, Richard Waldegrave, John Moulton, William Lucy, Gilbert Giffard, Thomas Mandeville the younger, Thomas Baunfield, Thomas Burton, Richard basset, Henry Coggeshall, Thomas Kydale, Ivo Fitz Waryn, Ralph Basset, Thomas Trivet, Richard de Arundel, Thomas Holand, Lewis Clifford, Robert Neville, John Worth, Edward Dalingridge, Thomas cheyney, Philip Courtenay, Peter courtenay, Robert Teye, Edmund Heveningham, Thomas St. Clare, Thomas Murreux, Walter Meaux, John Burgh. (probable permanent retainers in italics)  
Walter V Devereux is no doubt there in Humphrey de Bohun's retinue, and John Devereux is certainly there with Guy, Lord Brian. Protection  
Waleran de Luxembourg, comte de Saint-Pol is again taken prisoner, in 1375, in a skirmish between Calais and Boulogne jointly led by Walter V Devereux. Chevauchée  
   
S_1371 1371-11-05 Commitment (CFR, Edward III, Vol. VIII, 1368-1377, p. 146-7) Sheriff
Commitment during pleasure to William Deveros of Bodynham of the county of Hereford, provided that he answer the Exchequer as sheriff. Family (9149888)  
   
O_1371 1371-11-13 Order (CCR, Edward III, Vol. XIII, 1374-1377, p. 236) Coroner
To the sheriff of Hertford [Hereford]. Order for election of a coroner instead of William Deveros of Bodeham, who is now sheriff of that county, whereof the king has removed him from the office of coroner. Family (9149888)  
   
L_1372 1372-02-03 Order (TNA, C 241/155/67) Debt
Debtor: William Devereus, lord of Bodenham [Herefords.].
Creditor: John Monyworth, citizen of Hereford.
Amount: £7.
 
   
A_1372 1372 Annulment (Devereux Papers, Longleat House, Box I. 2) Annulment
Devereux (Deveros) Walter, son of Sir Walter. Annulment of his marriage to Margaret Seys, 1371-1372. Walter V (4574944)  
  Walter VI (2287472)  
   
O_1372 1372-03-26 Order (Gascon Rolls, C 61/85, membrane 8, www.gasconrolls.org) Gascony
John, earl of Pembroke, with 60 men-at-arms and 60 archers, and Hugh de Calveley and John Devereux with 20 men-at-arms, are about to set out for Gascony in the king's service, with their men, horses, arms and other equipment, and the king wishes to speed up their passage.  Family (9149888)  
These men under John de Hastings, Earl of Pembroke are forced to fight a superior force near La Rochelle, defeated, and Hastings is held for ransom until 1375. Prisoner  
Hugh de Calveley took part in the Chevauchée of 1373 from Calais to Bordeaux, and 'il sires de Manne' did too - is this John Devereux of Maund? Chevauchée  
   
Q_1372 1372-03c Quitclaim (Archive.org; Feet of Fines relating to the County of Dorset 1327-1485, p. 124) Quitclaim
(321) At Westminster, three weeks after Easter day. Between Ivo fitz Waryn de Whytyngton, chivaler, querent, and Richard Tonge and Alianora his wife, deforciants, of one messuage, three carucates of land, twenty acre meadow, one hundred acres of wood and sixty shillings of rent in Lydelynch, Caundel and Stoke Coillard. Plea of covenant was summoned. The deforciants acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Ivo as, and remitted and quitclaimed the same for themselves and the heirs of Alianora to Ivo and his heirs for ever. Moreover they will warrant them against all men forever. For this Ivo gave Richard and Alianora two hundred marcs of silver.  
   
D_1373 1373-01-16 Death (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 13, 1370-1373, pp. 130-46) Knights' Fees
Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex  
He died on 16 January 1373. His daughters Eleanor, aged 7 years, and Mary, aged 4 years and more, are his heirs.   
Hereford. Bodenham. One knight's fee, held by William Deverose. Family (9149888)  
Hereford. Mokkas and Sutton. One knight's fee, held by the heirs of Richard Frene and by Walter Deverose. Walter V (4574944)  
   
G_1373 1373 Life Grants (The Estates of the Higher Nobility in Fourteenth-Century England, Holmes, 1957, p. 70; TNA DL 41/6/18)  
Pleadings in the King's Bench between the king and Joan, Countess of Hereford, and others concerning the reversion of divers manors and lands of Humphrey de Bohun, late Earl of Hereford. 20 membranes  
Sir Thomas Beunfeld, the manors of Yarkhill and Spene (also CIPM, xiv., no. 91)  
John Berners, lands in Rothwell  
John Boteler, lands in Enfield and the manor of Lea  
John Bunallet, the manor of Heydon  
Sir Alan Buxhill, the manor of Norton  
Ralph Daniel, the manor of Waresley, co. Hunts.  
Walter Deveroys, the manor of Southam Walter V (4574944)  
Walter Meaux, the manor of Mashbury  
Sir Richard de Waldegrave, the manor of Brandon  
recorded elsewhere:  
Sir John Burley, the manor of Haresfield, co. Glouc. (CPR 1361-4, p. 403)  
Gilbert Giffard, the manor of Ascot (CIPM, xiv., no. 29)  
Thomas Grandison, the manors of Elmsett and Offton (CIPM, xiv., p. 130)  
Sir William Lucy, £20 of the manor of Bucknell, co. Oxon. (CPR, 1370-4, p. 373)  
Sir Thomas Mandeville, the manor of Great Leighs (DL 25/1523)  
Sir Nicholas de Tamworth, the manor of Arnold, co. Notts. (C 136/3/14)  
William de Stapleton esquire (CPR, Edward III, vol. XV, 1370-4, p. 261) Indenture  
These are grants for life by Humphrey de Bohun, indicating some close association. Only that for William de Stapleton is definitely connected with an indenture of retainer.  
   
P_1373_1 1373-01-30 Protection (Gascon Rolls, C 61/86, membrane 8, www.gasconrolls.org) Prisoner
Letters of protection with clause voluminus until the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist next to Walter Sherburn, who was taken prisoner by the king's adversary while in the king's service in Aquitaine in the company of John Devereux Family (9149888)  
   
C_1373_1 1373-03-09 Commitment (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XV, 1370-1374, p. 261) Custody
Commitment to Walter Deveros, knight, of the keeping of all the forests, chaces and parks in Wales and the march of Wales late of [Humphrey de Bohun] the king's kinsman the late earl of Hereford, who held in chief, which are in the king's hand by reason of the nonage of the earl's daughter and heirs; to hold with the fees and profits pertaining thereto during pleasure and for such time as the forests etc. shall be in the king's hand for the said cause. Walter V (4574944)  
   
P_1373_2 1373-03-29 Protection (John of Gaunt's Register, Vol. 1, pp. 31-3) Chevauchée
Letters of Protection for one year (including the Chevauchée of 1373) … monsire Michel de la Pole, monsire Esmon [Edmond] de la Pole, monsire Johan de la Pole … Henri de Suthill … monsire Johan sire de Welles … Johan Meux … monsire Rauf Hastyngs …  Chevauchée  
   
R_1373 1373-05-31 Recognisance (CCR, Edward III, Vol. XIII, 1374-1377, p. 560) Bond
William Devereus of Bodenham co. Hereford to John de Burleye knight. Recognisance for 80 marks, to be levied etc. in Herefordshire. Family (9149888)  
   
C_1373_2 1373-07-19 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XV, 1370-1374, p. 391) Bond
Commission to Walter Deveros, John ap Rees, escheator in the county of Hereford and the adjacent march of Wales, and Richard Sergeant … [regarding the handling of the lands of Humphrey de Bohun and issues thereof] Walter V (4574944)  
   
A_1373 1373-08x1374-01 Chevauchée (Oevres de Froissart, Tome 8, p. 280) Chevauchée
Calais - [John of Gaunt, KG] Duke of Lancaster [1340-1399],  
connestables messires Edouwars, li sires Despensiers [Edward le Despenser, KG 1336-1375],  
contes de Warvich [Thomas de Beauchamp, HG, Earl of Warwick 1339-1401],  
contes de Sufforch [William Ufford, KG, Earl of Suffolk 1338-1382, son of Robert Ufford KG 1298-1369],  
li contes de Stafort [Hugh de Stafford, KG 1342-1386],  
li sires de Persi [Henry Percy, KG 1341-1408 or Thomas Percy, KG 1343-1403],   
li sires de Ros [Thomas de Roos, sire de Hamelak, and his son, de Douzeby had letters of protection], Protection  
li sires de Basset [Ralph Basset, KG 1335c-1390],  
li sires Latimers [William de Latimer, KG -1381],  
li sires de Boursier [?John Bourchier, KG 1330c-1400],  
li sires de la Poule [Michael, Edmund and John de la Pole had letters of protection], Protection  
li sires de Manne [?John Devereux of Maund, KG 1345c-1393 - with Hugh de Calveley, below, and Pembroke in 1372], Pembroke  
li sires de Gobehem [Reginald de Cobham 1348-1403, son of Reginald de Cobham KG 1295c-1361],  
messires Loeis de Cliffort [Lewis de Clifford, KG 1338c-1404],  
li sires de Ware,  
messires Hues de Cavrelée [Hugh de Calveley], Pembroke  
messires Gautiers Hues,  
messires Guillaumes de Biaucamp [William de Beauchamp, KG 1343c-1411], fils au conte de Warvich,  
messires Guillaume Helmen [William Elmham 1336c-1403],  
messires Mahieus de Gournay [Mathew de Gournay 1310-1406 Stoke under Hampden, Somersetshire],  
messires Thomas Fouke,  
li sires de Walles [Johan de Welles, 5th baron Welles 1352-1421 had letters of protection], Protection  
li sires de Willebi [Willoughby],  
messires li Chanonnes de Robertsart,  
des capitainnes messires Jehans de Montagut [John Montague 1330c-1390c, younger son of William 1st Earl of Salisbury],  
messires Richars de Pontchardon [Richard de Punchardoun, Southamptonshire],  
messires Symons Burlé [Simon de Burley, KG 1336c-1388],  
et messires Gautiers d'Evrues [Walter Devereux]. Walter V (4574944)  
chevaucièrent viers la cité d'Arras … vinrent à Bray-sus-Somme … Li Englès prisent retour vers Saint-Quentin … Bordeaux  
   
P_1373_3 1373-11-03 Protection (TNA, C 76/56, m. 7; http://www.medievalsoldier.org, Protection Database) Protection
William Devereus, Captain: Burley, John, Sir, Protection 13731103, 1 year, Calais, garrison, Bodenham, Herefords/Wilts*
(Devereux Papers, Longleat House)
Burleye, Sir John de, Captain of Calais.
Will. Devereux of Bodenham in the retinue of, 1373. Box I. 3.
Devereux, William, of Bodenham. Taken under the royal protection on going to Calais, 1373. Box I. 3.
Family (9149888)  
   
G_1374 1374-01-30 Grant (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XV, 1370-1374, p. 409) Grant
Whereas the manor of Bekenhull, co Oxford … [acquired by William de Bohun, leased for life to Peter de Fauelore, Humphrey de Bohun entered the manor after Peter's death, granted William de Lucy £20 yearly out of the manor, granted the manor to Walter Devereux 4 years later, and afterwards enfeoffed Philip de Melreth of the manor] ... that Peter, Walter, Humphrey and Philip and his co-feoffees successively entered into the manor without licence, has granted the manor to his squire John de Beverle ... he to render yearly the said £20 to William de Lucy for life. Walter V (4574944)  
   
L_1374 1374-04-26 Debt (TNA, C 241/164/153)  
Debtor: John Deverose of Harptree {Harpetre} [Somerset], the elder.
Creditor: William Deverose, and John Hurtesley, now deceased, Walter Deverose, knight, and William Jouet [of Somerset]
Amount: £120
Before whom: William de Walworth, Mayor of the Staple of Westminster.
When taken: 26/04/1374
First term: 22/04/1375
Last term: 22/04/1375
Writ to: Sheriff of [Somerset]
Sent by: William de Walworth, Mayor of the Staple of Westminster.
Endorsement: Som's. Coram d'no Rege in Cancellar' sua in Octabis s'ti mich'is.
Date: 1379 May 7
Walter V (4574944) Debt
William and Walter Devereux and others loaned £120 to John Devereux of Harptree, Somerset in 1374.  
By 1379, William Devereux had died, so this is certainly William Devereux of Bodenham, and we have William and Walter, who we suspect are brothers, recorded in the same document.  
   
W_1374 1374-11-20 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Edward III, Vol. 14, 1374-1377, pp. 40-1) Lucy Wardship
42. Elizabeth Lucy  
Inq. Taken at Hereford, 20 November 48 Edward III in the presence of ... Walter Deveroys Walter V (4574944)  
Elizabeth Lucy [died 5 November 1374], late the wife of William Lucy, held the following in dower of the inheritance of Thomas son and heir of the said William and Elizabeth by service of 1/10 part of a knight's fee:  
Bodenham Forches. A messuage, 2 carucates of land, 10a. Of meadow, a plot of pasture called 'Whistonesmerssh' and 'Haye', a small wood called 'Ricardeswode', and £4 rent of assize of free tenants …  
Thomas died while a minor in the king's wardship [in 1369] … William Lucy his brother aged 21 is his heir. The said William was married by John Burley, knight, who had his marriage by gift of Humphrey de Bo[h]un, late earl of Hereford, of whom Thomas held some other lands by knight's service. Walter Deveroys has had possession of the premises since Elizabeth's death by the king's letters patent.  
Walter Devereux had had the wardship since 1363. Wardship  
   
A_1375 1375-02 Ambush near Calais (Chroniques de J. Froissart, Vol 8, 1370-1377, Paris, 1888, cxiv-cxvi) Ambush
Du côté des Français, Henri des Iles, Jean de Longvillers, Guillaume de Nesle, le Châtelain de Beauvais, capitaines de Dieppe, de Boulogne, de Mentreuil-sur-Mer et de Rie, sont opposés à Jean de Burleigh [John de Burley], à Jean de Harleston, à Jean seigneur de Gommegnies, capitaines anglais de Calais, Guines et d'Ardres.  
A Calais, le lieutenant du capitaine est Walter Devereux. Un jour, Walter Devereux, John de Harleston et le seigneur de Gommegnies rassemblent de très grand matin environ cent soixante lances dans la bastille d'Ardres et patent en expédition du côté de Boulogne. Ce même jour, Jean de Longvillers, à la tête d'environ soixante lances, fait route en sens contraire dans la direction de Calais. A deux lieues de Boulogne, il rencontre la petite troupe conduite par le seigneur de Gommegnies. Les Anglais attaquent les Français et font quatorze prisinniers. Le reste se sauve et rentre à Boulogne. Sitôt qu'ils sont revenus de cette poursuite, les vainqueuers se disposent à regagner Ardres en ligne directe par le beau chemin vert, dit de Leulinghe, qui traverse le pays d'Alequine. Walter V (4574944)  
Ce même jour aussi, Hue de Châtillon s'est mis en campagne, de son côté, à la tête de quatre cents lances. Chemin faisant, il est rejoint par le jeune comte de Saint-Pol, Waleran de Luxembourg, qui, revenu depuis quelque jours seulement de ses possessions de Lorraine à Saint-Pol. s'est remis en route pour aller en pèlerinage à Notre-Dame de Boulogne. Hue et Waleran, une fois réunis, ne sachent rien de la chevauchée des Anglais et, les croyant toujours enfermée dans Ardres, vont courir jusque sous les fortifications de cette place et, après avoir fait une démonstration devant les barrières, rebroussent chemin et se dirige vers Licques et vers Tournehem.  
Un Anglais de la garnison d'Ardres sort de cette forteresse et va à la dérobée prévenir le seigneur de Gommegnies, Walter Devereux et Jean de Harleston de la présence des Français dans les parages. Les trois chevaliers anglais marchent aussitôt à la rencontre de leurs adversaires qu'on leur dit être arrivés entre Licques et Tournehem. Ceux-ci, de leur côté, sitôt qu'ils sont avisés de la marche des Anglais, mettent trois cent lances en embuscade dans un petit bois près de Licques sous les ordres de Hue de Châtillon, tandis que le comte de Saint-Pol continue de s'avancer avec cent lances àla rencontre de l'ennemi. Walter V (4574944)  
L'avant-garde anglaise ne se compose que d'une quinzaine de lances, et Jean de Harleston, qui commande cette avant-garde, a reçu l'ordre de faire semblant de fuir, aussitôt qu'il se trouvera en présence des Français, et de regagner le plus vite possible la haie derrière laquelle se tient le gros des forces anglaises. La feinte réussit, et l'avant-garde français donne la chasse aux Anglais jusqu'à cette haie où le combat s'engage.  
Le comte de Saint-Pol set ses gens ne tardent pas à avoir le dessous. Le comte se fait prisonnier par un écuyer du duché de Gueldre ainsi que soixante autres, tant chevaliers qu'écuyers, entre autres les seigneurs de Poix, de Clary, Guillaume de Nesle, Charles de Châtillon, Lionel d'Airaines, Jean seigneur de Chepoix, Guillaume châtelain de Beauvais, les frères Henri et Jean des Isles et Gauvinet de Bailleul.  
Hue de Châtillon et les trois cents lances, qui se tenaient en embuscade, surviennent au moment où le combat dure encore, mais, au lieu de se porter au secours de leurs compagnons d'armes, le seigneur de Châtillon et ses gens donnent de l'éperon à leurs chevaux et s'eloignent précipitamment du champ de bataille.  
Embarassés du grand nombre de prisonniers qu'ils ont faits, les Anglais ne s'acharnent point à la poursuite des fuyards et rentrent le soir même à Ardres. Après souper, Jeam seigneur de Gommegnies, achète le comte de Saint-Pol a l'écuyer qui l'avait fait prisonnier au prix de dix mille francs. Le lendemain, Hean de Harleson retourne à Guines et Walter Devereux à Calais. Walter V (4574944)  
The count of St. Pol is duly delivered to the Tower of London. St. Pol  
   
O_1375 1375-02-17 Order (CCR, Edward III, Vol. XIV, 1374-1377, p. 121) Order
To Alan de Buxhall constable of the Tower of London. Order to appoint a tower with chambers and houses needful for the safe abode and sure custody of the count of Sancto Paulo [Saint-Pol] of France, the prisoner of William de Latymere the chamberlain, and to receive the said prisoner into his custody and safe keep him by advice of the said William. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1375 1375-10-01 Commitment (CFR, Edward III, Vol. VIII, 1368-1377, p. 296)  
Commitment during pleasure to Walter Deverous, 'chivaler', of the county of Hereford, so that he answer to the Exchequer as sheriff. Walter V (4574944) Sheriff
   
T_1375 1375-11-25 Debt (TNA, C 241/164/142) Debt
Debtor: Walter Devereus, knight, and Walter, his son Walter V (4574944)  
Creditor: William Knight, Walter de Thurklestone, John Baker, Roger Wroth and John de la Bee, chaplians Walter VI (2287472)  
Amount: £100  
Before whom: John Blod, Bailiff, William de Aylton, Clerk  
Writ to: Sheriff of Herefords.  
Sent by: Richard Falk, Bailiff of Hereford; Robert Hereheth, Clerk.  
Endorsement: Hereford' Coram Justic' de Banco a die s'ti Mich'is in xv dies.  
   
C_1376 1376-10-26 Commitment (CFR, Edward III, Vol. VIII, 1368-1377, p. 368) Sheriff
Commitment during pleasure to Thomas Bare of the county of Hereford, so that he answer to the Exchequer as sheriff.  
Order to Walter Deveros, late sheriff, to deliver the same to him by indenture. Walter V (4574944)  
   
D_1377 1377-01-27 Order (CCR, Edward III, Vol. XIV, 1374-1377, p. 477) Family (9149888) Death
Order to the sheriff of Hereford to cause a coroner to be elected instead of William Deverose, who is dead.  
   
W_1377 1377-03-03 Wardship (CFR, Edward III, Vol. VIII, 1368-1377, p. 384) Family (9149888) Wardship
Commitment to John Devereus and Walter Devereus, knights, and John Joce . By mainprise of Simon de Burley, 'chivaler', and Richard de Burley, 'chivaler', of the county of Worcester - of the wardship of (1) 2 parts of the manor of Roke … (2) two parts of the manor of Ribbesforth etc. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1377_1 1377-03-08 Commission of the Peace (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XVI, 1374-1377, p. 490) Peace
Commission of the peace, pursuant to the statutes of Winchester, Northampton and Westminster, to Nicholas de Audele, Roger de Kirketon, John de Eynesford, Walter Deverose, David Hanemere and Stephen White, co. Hereford. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1377_2 1377-03-24 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XVI, 1374-1377, p. 493) Intruders
Commission to John de Beauchamp, knight, Walter Deveros, John Joce of the county of Gloucester, Edmund de Brugge and Thomas de Brugge to find by inquisition in the county of Worcester who the evildoers were who intruded upon the king's possession in the manors of Ribbesford and La Roke, Worcester, which were seized into the king's hand by the escheator in that county for just and reasonable causes, took and still take the issues and profits thereof, and perpetuated wastes and destructions there. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1377_3 1377-04-29 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XVI, 1374-1377, p. 499) Array
Commission of array to Nicholas de Audele, John Bromwych, Walter Deverose, John de Eynesford, Hugh de Carreu, Walter Bromwich, David Holgrave, Stephen White and the sheriff in the county of Hereford; as the king has heard that his enemies and their adherents are arraying themselves from all parts with a great number of people and a great multitude of ships and boats to assail and destroy the king, his realm and navy by land and sea. French. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1377_4 1377-05-12 Commission (CPR, Edw. III, Vol. XVI, 1374-1377, p. 496) Oaths
Commission to Robert Teye, Walter Deverose, David Hanemere, Robert Bray and William Jeuet to make inquisition by the oath of the men of the lordships of Brecombe, Haye, Huntyngton and Caldecotes in Wales touching all seditions, felonies, contempts, trespasses, etc. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1377_5 1377-07-02 Commission of the Peace (CPR, Richard II, Vol. I, 1377-1381, p. 45) Peace
Commission of the peace in the county of Hereford to Nicholas Audele, Roger de Kirketon, John de Eynesford, Walter Deverose, David Hanemere and Stephen White. Walter V (4574944)  
   
L_1377_1 1377-07-20 Letters Patent (CPR, Rich. II, Vol. I, 1377-1381, p. 19) King's Council
Appointment of William, bishop of London, Ralph, bishop of Salisbury, Edmund, earl of March, Richard, earl of Arundel, William, lord Latymer, John, lord Cobeham, barons, Roger de Bernchamp and Richard de Stafford, bannerets, John Knyvet, Ralph de Ferrers, John Devereux and Hugh de Segrave, 'bachilers', as king's counsellors. Family (9149888)  
   
C_1377_6 1377-07-20 Commission (CPR, Richard II, Vol. I, 1377-1381, p. 5) Hereford
Commission to Walter Deveros, knight, John Joce, Roger Collyng, Herbert Cachepole, John Baillif, John de Stretton, John Blod, William de la Mare, and 16 others, and the bailiffs of Hereford for the time being, appointing them keepers of the city, to stay upon its safe custody and for the conservation of the peace therein, with full power to see that all men of the city and suburbs, according to their condition and means, are suitably armed, arrayed, and kept ready to resist the king's enemies, compelling them, if need be, by distress or imprisonment. Walter V (4574944)  
   
L_1377_2 1377-10-15 Letters Patent (CPR, Rich. II, Vol. I, 1377-1381, p. 27) Grant
Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent (in French) of the king when prince of Wales, dated Berkhampstead Castle, 20 May 51 Edward III, being a grant to John Devereux, knight, for his services to Edward late prince of Wales in his voyage to Spain and wars in Guienne of an annuity of 200 marks sterling charged upon the fee farms payable yearly by [Roger] earl of March and his heirs for [the castle and land of] Montgomery and [the castle and land of] Buelt in South Wales; confirming the payment of the same to him, for life, etc. Family (9149888)  
   
P_1378_1 1378 Protection (TNA, E 101/36/39, m. 5; http://www.medievalsoldier.org, Protection Database) Protection
John Deverois, knight, man-at-arms, Captain: Vere, Aubrey de Sir, Commander: Lancaster, John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, Year: 1378, Nature of Activity: Exped Naval Family (9149888)  
   
G_1378_1 1378-03-13 Grant (CPR, Rich. II, Vol. I, 1377-1381, p. 141) Leeds castle
Grant, for life, to John Devereux, king's knight, of the custody of Ledes Castle, co. Kent. Family (9149888)  
   
G_1378_2 1378-07-12 Grant (CChR, Vol. V, 1341-1417, p. 248) Bodenham
Grant, of special grace, to Walter Deveros, knight, and his heirs of a weekly market on Tuesday at their manor of Bodenham, co. Hereford, and a yearly fair there on the vigil, the day and the morrow of the Assumption Walter V (4574944)  
   
P_1378_2 1378-10 Petition (TNA, SC 8/107/5303; http://wiki.whitneygen.org/wrg/index.php/Archive:Records_in_The_Catalogue) Petition
Petitioners: Walter Devereux; John Clifford; Robert de Whyteney, sheriff of Herefordshire.
Addressees: King and Council in Parliament.
Places mentioned: Wales; Herefordshire; Hereford, [Herefordshire]
Nature of request: The petitioners complain of incursions of the Welsh and resulting damages to person and property in Herefordshire.
Walter V (4574944)  
   
W_1378 1378-11-16 Writ (CCR, Richard II, Vol. I, 1377-1381, p. 220-1) Parliament
To the sheriff of Herefordshire. Writ de expensis for £12 in favour of Walter Deveros, knight, and John Eylesford, knight, knights of the shire at the parliament summoned at Gloucester on Wednesday after St. Luke last, namely 4s. a day for 30 days. Walter V (4574944)  
   
W_1379 1379-05-27 Writ (CCR, Richard II, Vol. I, 1377-1381, p. 252-3) Parliament
To the sheriff of Herefordshire. Writ de expensis for £18 in favour of Robert de Whiteney and Walter Deveros, knights of the shire at the parliament summoned at Westminster in the quinzaine of Easter last, namely 4s. a day each for 45 days. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1379 1379-08-08 Commission (CFR, Richard II, Vol. IX, 1377-1383, p. 162-3) Parliament
Commission to John de Eynesford, Ralph Lyngayn, Peter de la Mare, Robert Whiteneye and Walter Deveros, on a report by many persons and clear evidence that the taxers and assessors in the count of Hereford of the subsidy granted to the king in the last Parliament have either willfully or by negligence omitted some persons from the assessment and assessed other too favourably etc. Walter V (4574944)  
   
I_1380 1380-02-21 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Richard II, Vol. 15, 1377-1383, p. 86) Captain Calais
Writ of Mandamus to the captain and treasurer of Calais. 21 February, 3 Richard II
CALAIS. Inq. taken at Calais before John Devereux, captain, and William Eyrmyn, treasurer, Monday the morrow of the Close of Easter, 3 Richard II.
Family (9149888)  
   
C_1380 1380-05-26 Commission of the Peace (CPR, Rich. II, Vol. I, 1377-1381, p. 515) Peace
Commission of the peace in the county of Hereford to Thomas de Wodestok, earl of Buckingham, constable of England, Robert Tresilian, John Chaundos, Peter de la Mare, Robert Whiteneye, Walter Deverose, David Hanemere, Stephen White, Richard Nasshe and Philip Holcote. Walter V (4574944)  
   
L_1380 1380-06-22 Letters of protection (TNA, C 76/65 m. 26; http://www.medievalsoldier.org; Military Service of Staffordshire Tenants, French Roll 4 R. II; Collections for a history of Staffordshire, William Salt Archaelogical Society, Vol. XIV, 1893, p. 229) Protection
Walter Deveros, knight, in the retinue of Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham Walter V (4574944)  
John IV, Duke of Brittany returns from exile in England in 1379 with the support of Breton barons who fear that Brittany will be annexed by France. An army under Thomas of Woodstock is sent to France in July 1380 in his support, but to Calais. Woodstock embarks on a chevauchée through northern France and is met by the French army near Troyes, 100 miles south-east of Paris. The French avoid a direct engagement, and on the death of their king Charles V, their army disbands. The chevauchée continues westward reaching Brittany in November. Nantes is taken under siege, but by January the Duke of Brittany has made peace with the new French king, and the siege is abandoned.  
   
M_1381 1381-07-07 Mandate (CPR, Rich. II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, p. 69-71) Proclamation
Mandate to Thomas earl of Buckingham, Nicholas de Audele, John Chandos, John de Eynesford, Walter Deveros, Peter de la Mare, and John Nasshe in the county of Hereford to issue a proclamation concerning the recent murder under pretext of the royal authority of Simon, archbishop of Canterbury, Robert de Hales, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, John de Cavendish, chief justice, and others by the rebels, and forbidding unlawful assemblies, and empowering them to resist and punish the insurgents. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1381_1 1381-07-07 Commission (CPR, Rich. II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, p. 72-3) Arrest
Commission to Thomas earl of Buckingham, Gilbert Talbot, Nicholas de Audele, John de Eynesford, Walter Deveros, Peter de la Mare, and John Harleston heretofore appointed to punish the late insurgents in the county of Hereford, to arrest, wherever found, those who have been indicted before them but have escaped out of the country, and bring them back for trial. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1381_2 1381-12-14 Commission (CPR, Rich. II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, p. 84-86) Peace
Commission to Thomas earl of Buckingham, Edmund de Mortuo Mari [Mortimer] earl of March, John bishop of Hereford, Gilbert Talbot, Nicholas Audele, John Chandos, John Burleye, John Bromwyche, Walter Deverose, John de Henesford, Peter de la Mare, Robert Wythnay, Kenard de la Bere, John Walwayne, John Croft and Richard Nash to preserve the peace, with power to arrest those who congregate in unlawful assemblies or who incite insurrections in the county of Hereford, to put down the rebels and with armed force, if necessary, suppress the said assemblies. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1382_1 1382-02-08 Commission (CPR, Rich. II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, p. 132) Walter V (4574944) Arrest
Commission to Nicholas de Audeley, John Burley the elder, Richard de Burley, Walter Deveros, Roger Berde, Walter Devereos the younger and Simon de Brugge, sheriff of Hereford, to arrest William Solers … and deliver him to the warden of the Flete prison. Walter VI (2287472)  
   
C_1382_2 1382-02-16 Commission (CPR, Rich. II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, p. 134) Arrest
Commission to John Burley the elder, John Bromwyche, Walter Devereux, John Croft, Makelom de la Mare, Thomas Shebbedon, Richard Boterell and Simon de Brugge, sheriff of Hereford, to arrest and deliver to the keeper of Marshalsea … outlawed in the county of Salop for not appearing to satisfy the king, and ... for disseising the [king] of the manor of Brocton. Walter V (4574944)  
   
W_1382_1 1382-02-25 Writ (CCR, Richard II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, p. 107) Parliament
To the sheriff of Herefordshire. Writ de expensis for £17 12s. in favour of Walter Deveros knight of the shire coming divers times to the parliament summoned at Westminster on the morrow of All Souls last, namely 4s. a day for 88 days. Walter V (4574944)  
   
C_1382_3 1382-03-08 Commission (CPR, Rich. II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, p. 138) Peace
Commission to John bishop of Hereford, Thomas earl of Bukingham, Nicholas Daudele, Gilbert Talbot, John Chandos, John Burle, John Bromwyche, John Clanblowe (sic), John Crophulle, Walter Deverose, Richard Burle, John Eynesford, Peter de la Mare, Robert Whiteney, Kynard de la Bere, Richard Nasshe, Philip Holcote, John Walwyn, John Croft and Philip de la Mote, reciting the treasonable hostile rising of divers evildoers in congregations and conventicles throughout the realm and their perpetration of treasons, homicides, arsons, etc., and appointing the aforesaid commissioners, with the advice of the nobles and magnates of the late Parliament, for establishment of quiet, to keep the peace in the county of Hereford. Walter V (4574944)  
   
W_1382_2 1382-05-22 Writ (CCR, Richard II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, p. 133-4) Parliament
To the sheriff of Herefordshire. Writ de expensis for £8 16s. in favour of Walter Deveros knight and Peter de la Mare knights of the shire at the parliament summoned at Westminster on the morrow of St. John ante Portam Latinam last, namely 4s. a day each for 22 days. Walter V (4574944)  
   
O_1382 1382-08-12 Order (CCR, Richard II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, p. 148) Peace
To the commission lately appointed guardians of the peace in Herefordshire (see 8 March 1382 above) Commission  
Order to the said John Burle to meddle no further in that office, as the king has removed him. And to the other guardians aforesaid to busy themselves in the execution of their commission not awaiting the said John's presence.  
   
W_1382_3 1382-10-24 Writ (CCR, Richard II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, p. 227-8) Parliament
To the sheriff of Herefordshire. Writ de expensis for £10 in favour of Walter Deveros knight and Peter de la Mare knights of the shire at the parliament summoned at Westminster on Monday in the octave of Michaelmas last, namely 4s. a day each for 25 days. Walter V (4574944)  
   
R_1382 1382-10-25 Recognisance (CCR, Richard II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, p. 218) Walter V (4574944) Bond
Walter Devereux, knight, Walter his son, John Devereux, knight, and John de Burley, knight to John de Crophulle, knight, Herefordshire Walter VI (2287472)  
Recognisance for £400 to be levied etc. in Herefordshire John (4574946)  
This record shows that John Devereux is not a son of Walter, otherwise it would say 'Walter and John his sons', or something similar.  
   
M_1382 1382-11-04 Licence (CPR, Rich. II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, pp. 183-4) Walter VI (2287472) Licence
Licence, for 20 marks paid to the king by Walter Devereux and Agnes his wife, for John Crophull, knight to enfeoff them in tail male of the manor of Neuhold, co. Leicester, held in chief, with remainder to the right heirs of Agnes. Agnes (2287473)  
  John (4574946)  
   
C_1382_4 1382-11-24 Commitment (CFR, Richard II, Vol. IX, 1377-1383, p. 327-8) Sheriff
Commitment to Walter Devereux, 'chivaler', during pleasure, of the county of Hereford, so that he answer at the Exchequer as sheriff. Walter V (4574944)  
   
D_1383 1383-01-12c Death (CFR, Richard II, Vol. IX, 1377-1383, p. 328)  
Walter Devereux, knight  
Walter Devereux is appointed sheriff of Hereford on the 24th of November 1382, but is replaced Walter Walter V (4574944)  
in that office 7 weeks later by John Walwayn, on the 12th of January 1383. He must have died a few days before. John  
   
C_1383 1383-01-12 Commitment (CFR, Richard II, Vol. IX, 1377-1383, p. 328) Sheriff
Commitment to John Walwyn, during pleasure, of the county of Hereford, so that he answer at the Exchequer as sheriff.  
   
M_1383 1383 Memorial (History from Marble compiled in the reign of Charles II, Thomas Dingley, Part I, 1867, p. ccxxxvi; Mansions and Manors of Herefordshire, Charles Robinson, 1872. pp. 30-1) Memorial  
Descriptive Table of Contents, page CCXXXVI  
Bodenham Church - The spire is still unfinished, as shown by Dingley. The chancel he has made too long.  
 - Arms of Richard II, and his device of a White Hart  
 - Monumental effigy of a Devereux  
The manor-house, formerly called “Devereux Court” and now the “Moat,” is situated near the Church, and is a timber mansion of great antiquity. It probably formed the residence of Sir Walter Devereux who was the Sheriff, 50 and 51 Edward III, and whose monument was to be seen in the church forty years ago. Dingley (Hist. from Marble. Part I, ccxxxvi.) gives a sketch of it, from which we gather that it represented a knight in chain-armour with a sleeveless surcoat over the hawberk. The sword is on the right side and attached to a jeweled belt. The hands are crossed above the breast, on which are depicted the arms of Devereux. These are repeated at intervals on the upper plinth, where a French inscription is partially legible. Sir Walter obtained license for a market and fair at his manor of Bodenham, and probably contributed largely to the re-building of the church, in the windows of which were to be seen the arms of Devereux and the cognizance of Richard II – the white hart lodged – together with the arms of that monarch and those of Delabere, Lucy, and Brydges. All these memorials have now perished; the alabaster slab, on which the effigy of Sir Walter was incised, was broken into fragments at the restoration of the church in 1834. Walter V (4574944)  
  Quitclaim
Q_1384 1384-05-18 Quitclaim (CCR, Richard II, Vol. II, 1381-1385, p. 442)  
John Deveros of Maun [Maund] co. Hereford, etc. Family (9149888)  
   
B_1386 1386 Birth (CIPM, Henry IV, Vol. 18, 1399-1405, p. 234) Walter VII $(1143736)  
Walter son of Walter Devereux and his wife Agnes Walter VI (2287472)  
  Agnes (2287473)  
His father died in 1402, when he was aged 15. father's death  
   
T_1386_1 1386-06-10 Deposition (The Controversy between Sir Richard Scrope and Sir Robert Grosvenor in the Court of Chivalry, 1385-1390, Vol. 2, 1832, p. 228) Goldingham
Sir Alexander Goldingham reports having been in the company of Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford in Lombardy at the taking of Nole, and passing the Great Sea [the Mediterranean] in his company.  
   
T_1386_2 1386-09-17 Deposition (The Controversy between Sir Richard Scrope and Sir Robert Grosvenor in the Court of Chivalry, 1385-1390, Vol. 2, 1832, pp. 323-4) Sabraham
Nicholas Sabraham esquire aged over sixty reports having been in the expedition of Sir Edward Balliol in Scotland [1346], in the company of William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton when he chevauchied by torchlight out of Lochmaben as far as Peebles, in the assemblage from all Christian countries at the instance of the King of Cyprus when he meditated his expedition to Alexandria in ships and galleys [1365], one Stephen Scrope was present ... and immediately on landing, received ... the order of knighthood from the King of Cyprus, armed in Prussia [1364?], in Hungary, and in Constantinople, and at Messembre where one of the Scropes lies buried, in France in the company of the Earl of Northampton, at the battle of Crecy, at the siege of Calais [1346], in Normandy, in Brittany, in Gascony, and in Spain, and beyond the Great Sea in many places.  
   
T_1386_3 1386-10-15 Deposition (The Controversy between Sir Richard Scrope and Sir Robert Grosvenor in the Court of Chivalry, 1385-1390, Vol. 2, 1832, p. 377) Waldegrave
Sir Richard Waldegrave aged 48 reports having been armed since 1360 in the company of Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford at Satalia in Turkey at a treaty concluded between the King of Cyprus and the Lord of Satalia.  
   
G_1388_1 1388-03-12 Grant (CPR, Rich. II, Vol. III, 1385-1389, p. 432) Grant
Grant, for life, to John Devereux, one of the king's bannerets, of the offices of constable of Dover castle and wardenship of the Cinque Ports, etc. Family (9149888)  
   
G_1388_2 1388-05-15 Order (Memorials of the most noble Order of the Garter, Beltz, 1841. p. cliv) Garter
John Devereux, called John 2nd lord Devereux, was appointed Knight of the Garter in the place of Simon de Burley who was executed on 15 May 1388. Family (9149888)  
   
P_1388 1388-06-02 Petition (BHO, Richard II: February 1388: Part 1', Parliament Rolls of Medieval England; Rotuli Parliamentorum, Vol. 3, p. 251) Steward
Witnessed by … John Devereux, steward of our household ('Senescallo Hospitii nostri'), … Family (9149888)  
   
G_1390 1390-12-09 Grant (CPR, Richard II, Vol. IV, 1388-1392, p. 361) Lyonshall
Grant in fee simple to John Devereux, knight, of the castle and manor of Leonhale [Lyonshall], co. Hereford, which Simon de Burley, knight, now deceased, acquired about the year 5 Richard II [1381x2] from Richard [de Vere], earl of Oxford, in fee simple, ... and subsequently granting them about the year 8 Richard II [1384x5] to the said John and his friends, viz. Walter Devereux, Kennard de la Bere and John Clanvowe, knights, Roger Berde and others, the same being seized into the king's hand on account of the judgement of Parliament against the said Simon. Walter VI (2287472)  
   
C_1392 1392-02-17 Commitment (CFR, Richard II, Vol. XI, 1391-1399, p. 38) Whityngton
Commitment to John Devereux of Maugne [Maund], 'chivaler' … of the keeping of the castle and manor of Whityngton, late of Fulk Fitz Waryn … until the lawful age of Fulk, son and heir of the said Fulk … Family (9149888)  
   
D_1393 1393-02-23 Death (CIPM, Richard II, Vol. 17, 1391-1399, p. 144) IPM
John Devereux, knight.  
IPM held 1393-12-17. Buckingham. Donyngton. The manor …  
John Devereux died on Saturday before the first Sunday of Lent last. John Devereux his son, age 16 years and more, is his heir. Family (9149888)  
   
D_1402 1402-07-25 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Henry IV, Vol. 18, 1399-1405, p. 234) Memorial IPM
Walter Devereux, knight. Walter VI (2287472)  
Hereford. He held the manor of Weobley in his demesne as of fee with Agnes his wife who survives him. It was held in her right in fee tail to herself and the heirs of her body as part of a barony, but how large a part is unknown, annual value £40. Agnes (2287473)  
He died on 25 July 1402. Walter his son and next heir was aged 15 years about Christmas last. Walter VII $(1143736)  
   
I_1403 1403-04-04 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Henry IV, Vol. 18, 1399-1405, p. 256) heir of John
IPM of Roger Hillary  
West Bromwich, 2 messuages, 20 a., 3 a. meadow, 2 a. pasture and 10s. rent, of the heir of Eleanor de Alrewas by a rent of 5s., annual value 20s.; and 1 messuage, 12 a. arable and 2 a. meadow, of the heir of John Devros, by a rent of 12d., annual value 6s.8d. Family (9149888)  
   
M_1407 1407-02c Marriage (Collections for a History of Staffordshire, Vol. XVI, 1895, pp. 60-1; Extracts from the Plea Rolls, De Banco Trinity 8 H IV) 1407-1
Walter Devereux and Elizabeth Bromwich Walter VII $(1143736) 1407-2
Hereford. The King sued Thomas Bromwych for abducting from Hereford, Walter the son and heir of Walter Devereux, knight, who was under age, and whose marriage belonged to the King, inasmuch as his father [Walter VI] had held of the King, as of his commote of Hereford, the manors of Bodenham, Brilley, Pyperton [Pipton], Seint Thomas chirche [Llanthomas/Llanigon], and the fourth part of a knight's fee in La Hay [Hay-on-Wye], by homage and fealty and a scutage of 40s. when the King's scutage of 40s. was levied and by suit at the King's Court of Breknoke every three weeks. Elizabeth (1143737)  
Thomas stated that the manors named were held of the King in soccage as of his manor of Breknoke by separate services, and he denied that he had taken the heir, and appealed to a jury which was to be summoned for the Octaves of St. Michael.   
Walter, 'whose marriage belonged to the king' (past tense), had clearly already been married with Thomas Bromwich's daughter Elizabeth Bromwich in the meantime. Visitation  
This record shows that the manor of Bodenham was passed down in Walter V's branch of the family,  
This record also shows that Walter VI held the manors of Brilley, Pipton, Llanthomas/Llanigon and part of La Hay [Hay-on-Wye] in 1402, and Walter VII would also, when he came of age.   
Walter Devereux, Earl of Essex, still held Bodenham, Pipton and Llanthomas/Llanigon in 1576. Earl of Essex  
   
G_1409 1409-01-29 Grant (TNA, WARD 2/7/25/13)  
Grant by Thomas Bromwych of Sarnesfield, Herefordshire, to John Chaundos, knight, Richard de la Mare, Thomas Henene, John Sheldewyke, Walter Swan, rector of Great Pembridge, Herefordshire, Master Phillip Gryme, and John Smyth, vicar of Norton (Canon), Herefordshire, of all his lands and tenements in Sarnesfield, 'Cofyn' and in the lordship of Weobley, Herefordshire ...  
Sarnesfield is about 2 miles west of Weobley, the seat of the Walter Devereux's branch since 1382.  
   
B_1411 1411 Birth (CIPM, Henry VI, Vol. 24, 1432-1437, pp. 304-5) IPM Walter VIII (571868)  
Walter VIII, son of Walter VII Devereux  Walter VII $(1143736)  
His father died in 1419, but there was no Inquisition Post Mortem, which would have recorded his age.  
His mother died in 1436, when he was 24 years old. mother's death  
   
D_1419 1419-11-20c Death (CFR, Henry V, Vol. XIV, 1413-1422, p. 275) Death
Order to the escheator in the county of Hereford and the adjacent march of Wales to take into the King's hand and keep safely until further order all the lands in his bailiwick whereof Walter Devereux, esquire, who held of the King in chief, was seised in his demesne as of fee on the day of his death; and to make inquisition touching his lands and heir. Walter VII $(1143736)  
No Inquisition Post Mortem is listed in TNA.  
   
I_1422 1422-11-28 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Henry VI, Vol. 22, 1422-1427, pp. 194-5) IPM
Humphrey son and heir of Walter FitzWalter, chevalier, and Joan his wife [née Devereux, daughter of John Devereux, KG, died 1393] Family (9149888)  
Herefordshire and the adjacent March of Wales.  
Lyonshall, the castle and manor (derelict buildings worth nothing)  
Dorstone, the castle and manor (derelict buildings worth nothing)  
Bishopstone, 1/4 manor and advowson  
Newton in the March of Wales, the manor  
Whitchuch Maund, the manor  
   
M_1431c 1431c Marriage Walter VIII (571868)  
Walter Devereux and Elizabeth Merbury Elizabeth (1143737)  
Their son Walter was born in 1432, son's Birth  
and Walter himself was only 20 in 1431, so the marriage must have taken place around 1431. IPM  
   
B_1432 1432 Birth (TNA, C 139/176/22) Walter IX (285934)  
Walter son of Walter Devereux  Walter VIII (571868)  
His father died in 1459, when he was aged 26. father's death  
   
D_1436 1436-02-23 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Henry VI, Vol. 24, 1432-1437, pp. 304-5) IPM
Agnes widow of John Parr, esquire Agnes (2287473)  
She died on 3 February last. Walter Deuerous is her next heir,  Walter VIII (571868)  
viz., son of Walter Deuerous, knight, son of Agnes, and is aged 24 years and more. Walter VII $(1143736)  
   
I_1438 1438-03-10 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Henry VI, Vol. 25, 1437-1442, pp.3337) IPM
John Merbury, esquire  
Herefordshire and the adjacent March of Wales.  
Weobley, the castle and manor  
He died on 31 January 1438. Elizabeth, wife of Walter Devereux, esquire, Elizabeth (571869)  
is his daughter and next heir. She is aged 26 years and more. Walter VIII (571868)  
   
M_1446 1446-11-26c Marriage (CPR, Henry VI, Vol. V, 1446-1452, p. 19) Marriage
Licence, for 100s. paid in the hanaper, for William de Ferrariis, knight, to grant to  William 571870  
Walter Deverous, esquire, and  Walter IX (285934)  
Anne, his wife, William's daughter, and the heirs of their bodies the manors of Keston and Southogh, co. Huntingdon, held in chief. Anne (285935)  
   
G_1453 1453-03-17 Grant (CPR, Henry VI, Vol. VI, 1452-1461, p. 49) Grant
Grant to Walter Devereux, esquire, and  Walter IX (285934)  
Anne his wife, daughter and heir of  Anne (285935)  
William de Ferrariis, 'chivaler', tenant in chief by knight service, which Anne is aged fourteen years and more, that they, without proof of Anne's age, may have livery by parcels of all lands, manors, rents, services, knights' fees, advowsons, franchises, liberties and other possessions and hereditaments descending to her. William 571870  
   
B_1458c 1458c Birth  
Elizabeth daughter of Walter Devereux and Anne Ferrers Elizabeth (142967)  
  Walter IX (285934)  
  Anne (285935)  
Elizabeth's mother Anne Ferrers was born in the year before 1439-03-17, and Anne's Birth  
Elizabeth's first son Robert Corbet was born in the year before 1478-10-28, so if there dates are accurate, Robert's Birth  
Elizabeth must have been born about half-way between 1438-03-17 and 1478-10-28, so around 1458.  
   
D_1459 1459 Inquisition Post Mortem (TNA, C 139/176/22) IPM
Walter Devereux, knt. died the 23rd of April 1459. Walter VIII (571868)  
Walter Devereux, his son & heir is aged 26 years and more Walter IX (285934)  
   
M_1468x75 1468x75 Marriage Marriage Richard (142966)  
Richard Corbet and Elizabeth Devereux Elizabeth (142967)  
   
I_1471 1471-11-06 Inquisition Post Mortem (The Complete Peerage, Cokayne, 1926, Vol. 5, p. 321; CIPM, Edward IV, file 36, no. 5; Exch. IPM, I, file 224, no. 16)  
Elizabetha domina Ferrers de Chartley  
Dicant quod prefata Elizabetha obiit xxviij die Maii ultimo preterito Et quod Johannes Deveros est consanguineus et heres predicte Elizabethe videlicet filius Anne filie prefate Elizabethe propinquior et est etatis septem annorum et amplius. Anne (285935)  
The heir of Elizabeth Ferrers of Chartley is her grandson John Devereux aged 7 (born 1464), son of her (evidently deceased) daughter Anne.  
   
D_1485 1485-08-22 The Battle of Bosworth results in the death of Richard III, and ascension of Henry VII  
One notable fatality is Walter Devereux, K.G., Lord Ferrers, who fought on the side of Richard III. Walter IX (285934)  
Livery of his lands to his son and heir John Devereux was in 1486. Livery  
His Inquisition Post Mortem for Hereford was held in 1486. IPM  
   
L_1486 1486-03-04 Livery of lands (CPR, Henry VII, Vol. I, 1485-1494, p. 61) Livery
The like for John Devereux, knight, lord Ferrers, son and heir of Anne late the wife of Walter Devereux, knight, lord Ferrers, daughter and heir of William Ferrers, knight, lord Ferrers, who held of Henry VI in chief, and Elizabeth his wife. Walter IX (285934)  
The heir of Elizabeth Ferrers of Chartley is her grandson John Devereux aged 7 (born 1464), son of her (evidently deceased) daughter Anne. Anne (285935)  
   
I_1486 1486-10-28 Inquisition Post Mortem (CIPM, Henry VII, Volume 3, 1505-1509, p. 491) IPM
945. Walter Devereux, knight, late Lord Ferrers Walter IX (285934)  
Hereford. Manors of Webbeley, Bodenham, Lyonhales and Morecote, and 400a. land, 60a. meadow, 300a. pasture and 100a. wood in Webley, Bodenham, Lyonhales, Morecote, Kyngespowyn and Dilwyn, held of the king, as of his earldom of March, services unknown, whereof the manor of Webley and the lands etc. there are worth £30, the manor of Bodenham and the lands etc. there are worth 20 marks, the manor of Lyonhales and the lands etc. there are worth £20, the manor of Morecote and the lands etc. there are worth £3, and the lands etc. in Kyngespwyn and Dilwyn are worth 40s.   
   
D_1516 1516 Burial in Burford, Shropshire (FMP, Staffordshire Burials 1538-1900) Memorial Elizabeth (142967) 1516
Here lies Elizabeth daughter of Sir Walter Devereux of Weobley knight of the most noble Order of the Garter and Lord Ferrers of Chartley which Elizabeth was wife first to Sir Richard Corbet knight of Moreton Corbet and after his decease wife to Sir Thomas Leighton of Stretton in le Dale which Elizabeth departed out of this transitory world in the year of our Lord God 1516 whose soul Jesus has Walter IX (285934)  
   
W_1576 1576-06-14 Will (The Lives and Letters of the Devereux, Vol. 2, pp. 483-5)  
Walter Devereux, Earl of Essex Family (285934)  
 … Com. Brecknock. The manor of Pipton. …  
 … Com. Brecknock. The manor of Llanthomas. …  
To Walter Devereux, second son, were left the manors of Bodenham …  
   
P_1619 1619 Devereux Pedigree (The Visitation of the County of Warwick in the year 1619, taken by William Camden, Clarencieux King of Arms (Harl. MSS. 1167), 1877, pp. 278-9) Visitation  
The parents of Richard Corbet's wife Elizabeth are shown as  Elizabeth  
Walter IX Devereux, Lord Ferrers of Chartley, and Anna Ferrers, his parents as  Walter IX  
Walter VIII Devereux, knight, and Elizabeth Merbury, his parents as Walter VIII  
Walter VII Devereux, knight, and Elizabeth Bromwich, his parents as  Walter VII  
Walter VI Devereux, knight, and Agnes de Crophull, and his father as Walter VI  
Walter V Devereux, knight, but no particulars whatever on this last Walter Devereux. Walter V  
   
H_1857 1857 History (Antiquities of Shropshire, Eyton, 1857, Vol. V, p. 20)  
Lower Hayton. This member of Stanton Lacy was one of the many estates which were held under Lacy by the great Herefordshire family of Devereux. Dugdale, at the commencement of his account of the family, assigns to it a Normal origin, viz. From the notable town of Evreux. He also mentions one or two instances of the name occurring in England in the twelfth and beginning of the thirteenth centuries.  
These hints (for the great Genealogist intended them as nothing more) have been unwisely embodied by later Authors into a connected pedigree (citing Collins's Peerage, Vol. VI, p. 1).  
The result, as might be expected, is a tissue of falsehood.  
   
H_1869 1869 History (History of the Castles of Herefordshire, Robinson, 1869, pp. 101-3)  
Lyonshall Castle. … Much conusion exists in all the printed accounts of the Devereux family and the fact that there were at least three contemporary lines resident in Herefordshire and often bearing the same names seems to have been ignored by every genealogist. ...  
 … [William Devereux] continued loyal until the battle of Lewes when he foresook the royal standard and afterwards fell fighting on the side of the barons at Evesham. … his lands became forfeit to the crown … By payment 0f 100 marcs William Devereux, the son, had Lyonshall restored to him (Placita), and by his wife Lucia had issue a son, John, who predeceased him. Stephen Devereux, to son of John, claimed to possess certain rights over the property even during the lifetime of his grandfather William, and from the legal proceedings which were taken we learn that William Devereux granted the Castel and Maonor of Lyonshall to Roger la Warre for his (William's) life and Roger granted it to Walter de Langton, Bishop of Lichfield for the same term and the Bishop being thus in seisin alienated it in fee to William Touchet and Maria his wife.  
   
H_1916_1 1916 History (The Complete Peerage, Cokayne, 1916, Vol. IV, pp. 302-3)  
1. Sir William Deverois, Deverose, or Deverous, of Lyonshall, Holme Lacy, and Stoke Lacy, co. Hereford, and Lower Hayton, Salop, s. and h. of Sir William Deverois, of Lyonshall, etc, (who was slain at the battle of Evesham, 4 Aug. 1265), by Maud (who d. in Aug. 1297), da. of Sir Hugh Giffard, sometime Constable of the Tower of London.  
His father's lands had been forfeited, and granted, 20 Nov. 1265, to Roger de Mortimer but he recovered the manors mentioned above.  
In May 1286 he demised all his land in Cheddar, Somerset, to the Bishop of Bath and Wells, to hold for a term. He was on the King's service in Wales in July 1287. On 14 Oct. 1290 he was sentenced to major excommunication by the Bishop of Hereford for detention of the tithes of his manor of Lyonshall, but was absolved 7 Nov. following. He was summoned for Military Service from 12 Dec. (1276) 5 Edw. I to May (1297) 25 Edw. I, and to Parl. 6 Feb. (1299) 27 Edw. I, by writ directed Willelmo de Ebroicis, whereby he is held to have become LORD DEVEROIS.  
In 1300 he granted the manors of Holme Lacy and Stoke Lacy, and the castle and manor of Lyonshall, to the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, to hold for life.  
He m. Lucy, who survived him.  
   
2. Sir John Deverois, of Lower Hayton, Salop, s. and h.  
   
3. Sir William Deverois, of Holme Lacy, Stoke Lacy, Frome Haymonds, and Lower Hayton, s. and h.  
   
 
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