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Birth Name de Stafford, Nicholas
Gender male
Age at Death 63 years

Narrative

Taken from "Collections for a History of Staffordshire"; by Staffordshire Record Society:

It is plain from the Chartulary and from the Plea Rolls, that Orme de Derlaston married a daughter of Nicholas de Beauchamp, the sheriff of Staffordshire, and left two sons, Ralph and Robert. Ralph left an only daughter, Emma, married to Adam de Audley. Robert left an only daughter, Alina, married to Egenulph de Gresley, younger son of William Fitznigel or William de Gresley.

Chetwynd names three other sons of Orme, on the authority of deeds then in the possession of Richard Biddulph Esq. These sons were named Edward, Thomas and Aldred or Alured.

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 1075 Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England   4
Death 1138 Stafford, Staffordshire, England   4

Age: 63y

Burial   Stone Priory, Stone, Stafford Borough, Staffordshire, England Burial 9a

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father de Toeni, Robert10381088-08-00
Mother de Clare, Avice1058
    Sister     de Toeni, Adeliza 1064 1135
    Sister     de Toeni, Agnes 1072
         de Stafford, Nicholas 1075 1138
    Brother     de Stafford, Nigel 1076
    Brother     d'Albini, William I 1086

Families

Family of de Stafford, Nicholas and Moulte, Maud
Married Wife Moulte, Maud ( * 1078 + 1138 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 1105     2
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
de Stafford, Elena1095
de Stafford, Robert11011180
de Stafford, Agnes1114after 1150
de Stafford, Juliana1120
de Stafford, Richard11251184

Source References

  1. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=tamer&id=I12127
  2. Thomas: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=tmebl&id=I40898 @ RootsWeb LeGrande Family Tree
  3. Thomas: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=tmebl&id=I08876 @ RootsWeb LeGrande Family Tree
      • Source text:

        ID: I08876
        Name: Nicholas * De Stafford
        Sex: M
        Birth: ABT. 1080
        Death: 1138
        Burial: Stone, Staffordshire, England
        Event: Title / Occ Sheriff of Staffordshire

        Father: Robert * de Toeni b: 1031 in Belvoir Castle, Leicester
        Mother: Avice * de Clare b: ABT. 1056 in Brione, Normandie, France

        Marriage 1 Maud ** Moolte b: ABT. 1085 in Stafford, Staffordshire, England
        Married: ABT. 1105
        Children
        Juliana De Stafford b: ABT. 1120 in Stafford, Staffordshire, England
        Robert * De Stafford b: 1125

         

      • Citation:

        legrandetm@sbcglobal.net

  4. 9H86-LW4 FamilySearch.org
  5. Ralph de Limesey in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy FamilySearch.org
      • Source text:

        [ . The identity of the mother of "Robert de Statford" is not known. Domesday Descendants suggests that the wife of Nicholas de Stafford, son of Robert [I] de Stafford & his wife [Avice de Clare], was "probably the daughter of Ralph I de Limesey"[595]. This speculation is presumably based on the undated charter quoted below, on the assumption that "Robertus de Statford" was the same person as Robert [II] de Stafford, son of Nicholas de Stafford and his wife Matilda ---. It is not certain that the name "Statford" was the same as "Stafford". Other possible family origins of Matilda are discussed more fully in the document ENGLAND, EARLS created 1207-1466.] m ---. One child:

        i) ROBERT de Statford . “Radulfus de Limesey” donated property to Hertford priory, with the consent of “Hadwisiæ uxori suæ”, by undated charter, witnessed by "Raerus filius domini, Robertus de Statford nepos domini…"[596].

        Dugdale Monasticon III, Hertford Priory, II, p. 300.

      • Citation:

        http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/enguntlo.htm#motherRobertStatford

  6. Robert I, Nicholas, Robert II and Millicent de Stafford in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy
      • Source text:

        ROBERT [I], son of [ROGER [II] de Tosny & his wife Godechildis ---] (-1088, bur [Evesham Abbey]). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1130] under which Henry I King of England confirmed donations to Conches, including the donation of "ecclesiam de Octona" made by "Robertus de Stafort filius Rogerii de Totteneio" with the consent of "filio meo Nicholao"[595]. Robert´s connection with the Tosny family is confirmed by the undated charter under which “Robertus de Stafford” confirmed donations to Wotton Wawen Abbey, Warwickshire by “avus meus Robertus de Toenio et pater meus Nicolaus de Stafford”[596]. The chronology suggests that Robert’s father was Roger [II] de Tosny, although there is no indication of the identity of Robert´s mother. Domesday Book records “Robert of Stafford” holding Denchworth in Wantage Hundred in Berkshire; “Robert de Tosny” holding Miswell in Tring Hundred and Barwythe in Danish Hundred in Hertfordshire; "Robert of Stafford" holding land in Oxfordshire; Stoneton in Northamptonshire [Warwickshire]; numerous properties in Warwickshire; and Staffordshire[597]. The entries in Hertfordshire precede those which record the holdings of Raoul de Tosny in Hertfordshire, which suggests that they refer to the Robert Tosny/Stafford who was Raoul´s brother. "Robertus de Stafford…monachus factus in infirmitate mea" donated Wrottesley and Loynton to Evesham abbey, for "conjuge mea et filio meo Nicholao", by charter dated 1088[598]. ”Robertus de Staffordia et Robertus filius meus et hæres” confirmed donations of property to Evesham Monastery by “Rodbertus avus meus…et pater meus Nicholaus” by undated charter[599].

        m [AVICE de Clare], daughter of --- (-after 1088, bur [Stone priory]). A table (obviously of late composition because of the language), hanging in Stone priory at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries, names “Avice de Clare” as the wife of Robert and records their burial at Stone[600]. It is far from certain that this information is accurate. No person of that name has yet been identified, and the name "Clare" only appears to have been used by the descendants of Robert de Brionne from the early 12th century (see the document UNTITLED ENGLISH NOBILITY A-C).

        Robert [I] & his wife had one child:

        1. NICHOLAS de Stafford (-1138 or after, bur Stone Priory). "Nicholaus filius Roberti de Stafford…et Mathildi uxori mee" donated Idlicote to Kenilworth priory by charter dated to [1122/25][601]. Henry I King of England confirmed donations to Conches, including the donation of "ecclesiam de Octona" made by "Robertus de Stafort filius Rogerii de Totteneio" with the consent of "filio meo Nicholao", by charter dated to [1130][602]. The 1130 Pipe Roll records "Nicolaus fil Rob de Statford" as security for a debt in Staffordshire[603]. “Nicholaus, filius Roberti de Statfort, et Robertus primogenitus et hæres mei” donated Stone priory to Kenilworth by undated charter[604]. ”Robertus de Staffordia et Robertus filius meus et hæres” confirmed donations of property to Evesham Monastery by “Rodbertus avus meus…et pater meus Nicholaus” by undated charter[605]. m MATILDA, daughter of --- (-bur Stone). A table (obviously of late composition because of the language), hanging in Stone priory at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries, names “Maude Moolte” as the wife of Nicholas and records their burial at Stone[606]. "Nicholaus filius Roberti de Stafford…et Mathildi uxori mee" donated Idlicote to Kenilworth priory by charter dated to [1122/25][607]. Matilda´s parentage is unknown. The Stone Priory table suggests a link with a family named "Moult", but the probable late dating of the source suggests that the information may not be reliable. Domesday Descendants states that Matilda was "probably the daughter of Ralph I de Limesey" without specifying any reasoning[608]. This speculation is presumably based on the undated charter under which “Radulfus de Limesey” donated property to Hertford priory, with the consent of “Hadwisiæ uxori suæ”, witnessed by "Raerus filius domini, Robertus de Statford nepos domini…"[609], on the assumption that "Robertus de Statford" was the same person as Robert [II] de Stafford, Matilda´s son. If that is correct, she was Matilda de Limesey, daughter of Ralph [I] de Limesey & his wife ---. Matilda is also recorded in relation to land in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire. Firstly, "Matildis de Stafford" granted land in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire, held from her by "Toruerdus le mutere et Gilebertus filius eius", to "Matildi filie Roberti filii Gilberti filiole mee", with the consent of "Johannis filii mei et Radulfi nepotis mei", by charter dated to the reign of King Henry II, witnessed by "…Willelmo filio Otueri, Rannulfo de Seis, Ingeramo Bagot…"[610]. Secondly, "Radulfus de Suleya filius Radulfi de Suleya" confirmed land in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire to "Matildi de Hambi" granted to her by "Matildis de Staforda avia sua", and land given to her in the same place by "Haraldus frater eius", by charter dated to the end-12th century, another charter which records the same confirmation clarifying "Radulfus de Suleya…Matildis de Estafford avia mea"[611]. "Matilda de Hamby" was therefore the god-daughter of Matilda, wife of Nicholas de Stafford. Presumably Theddlethorpe entered the Stafford family through Matilda´s marriage and later passed to Matilda´s grandson "Radulfus de Suleya" junior (see below). It appears probable that the second parcel of land in Theddlethorpe, granted to Matilda de Hamby by "Haraldus frater eius", formed part of the same property which, if correct, would have been held jointly by Ralph "de Suleya" and Harold. As noted in the first charter, Matilda de Hamby was the daughter of Robert FitzGilbert. It appears unlikely that Matilda, wife of Nicholas, was related to "Toruerdus le mutere et Gilebertus filius eius" who held land from her. On the other hand, it seems equally unlikely that "Radulfus de Suleya" junior would have confirmed the grant of land by Harold to his sister Matilda de Hamby unless there had been some family connection. One explanation could be that Matilda held the land jointly with an unknown relative who had transferred his/her share to Harold. A charter of King Henry II confirmed donations to Stone Priory, among which a donation by “Matildis de Stafford” with the consent of “Roberti de Stafford”, by undated charter[612]. Nicholas & his wife had two children:

        a) ROBERT [II] de Stafford (-[1178/84], bur Stone Priory). “Robertus de Stafford” confirmed donations to Wotton Wawen Abbey, Warwickshire by “avus meus Robertus de Toenio et pater meus Nicolaus de Stafford” by undated charter[613]. "Robertus de Stafford" confirmed donations to Stone priory, for the souls of "meæ et Aviciæ uxoris mee", by charter dated to [1155], witnessed by "Roberto Bagot…"[614]. The 1156 and 1157 Pipe Rolls record "Robert de Stafford" first in the list under Staffordshire[615]. “Nicholaus, filius Roberti de Statfort, et Robertus primogenitus et hæres mei” donated Stone priory to Kenilworth by undated charter[616]. "Robertus de Staffordia et Robertus filius meus" confirmed the donation of Wrottesley and Loynton to Evesham abbey made by "Rodbertus avus meus et pater meus Nicholaus" by charter dated to [1161/65][617]. Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Robertus de Stafford" held one knight´s fee from Richard Bishop of Coventry in Staffordshire, and also record the sixty knights fees held from "Roberti de Staffordia" in Stafford[618]. The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Robertus de Stafford lx m" in Staffordshire in [1167/68][619]. ”Robertus de Staffordia et Robertus filius meus et hæres” confirmed donations of property to Evesham Monastery by “Rodbertus avus meus…et pater meus Nicholaus” by undated charter[620]. "Robertus de Stafford…et Robertum filium meum et heredum" donated property to Bordesley abbey, for the soul of "Avice uxoris meæ et matris R. filii mei", by charter dated 1183, witnessed by "Roberto filio meo, Nicholao filio meo…"[621]. m AVICE, daughter of --- (-bur Stone). "Robertus de Stafford" confirmed donations to Stone priory, for the souls of "meæ et Aviciæ uxoris mee", by charter dated to [1155], witnessed by "Roberto Bagot…"[622]. "Robertus de Stafford…et Robertum filium meum et heredum" donated property to Bordesley abbey, for the soul of "Avice uxoris meæ et matris R. filii mei", by charter dated 1183, witnessed by "Roberto filio meo, Nicholao filio meo…"[623]. It is unclear from the wording of this document whether Avice was alive or deceased at the time. A table (obviously of late composition because of the language), hanging in Stone priory at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries, names “Avice” as the wife of Robert and records their burial at Stone[624]. Robert [II] & his wife had three children:

        i) ROBERT [III] de Stafford (-[1193/29 Sep 1194]). "Robertus de Staffordia et Robertus filius meus" confirmed the donation of Wrottesley and Loynton to Evesham abbey made by "Rodbertus avus meus et pater meus Nicholaus" by charter dated to [1161/65][625]. "Robertus de Stafford…et Robertum filium meum et heredum" donated property to Bordesley abbey, for the soul of "Avice uxoris meæ et matris R. filii mei", by charter dated 1183, witnessed by "Roberto filio meo, Nicholao filio meo…"[626]. ”Robertus de Staffordia et Robertus filius meus et hæres” confirmed donations of property to Evesham Monastery by “Rodbertus avus meus…et pater meus Nicholaus” by undated charter[627]. The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1190/91], records "Robertus de Stafford" paying "xxx l, lx milites" in Staffordshire[628]. He was in Jerusalem in 1190. m BASILIA, daughter of --- (-after 1221). The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

        ii) NICHOLAS de Stafford (-after 1183). "Robertus de Stafford…et Robertum filium meum et heredum" donated property to Bordesley abbey, for the soul of "Avice uxoris meæ et matris R. filii mei", by charter dated 1183, witnessed by "Roberto filio meo, Nicholao filio meo…"[629].

        iii) MILLICENT de Stafford (-before Jan 1225, bur Stone Priory). “Herveus…dominus de Stafford” confirmed donations to Wotton Wawen Abbey, Warwickshire by “Robertus de Tony et Nicolaus filius suus de Stafford et Robertus filius eius” by undated charter which names “dominus Robertus de Stafford, pater uxoris meæ”[630]. Her name is confirmed by the undated charter under which her son “Willelmus de Stafford filius Hervei Bagot” confirmed donations to the priory of St Thomas, Stafford, with the consent of “fratris mei Hervei Bagot…matris meæ Mylisent”[631]. King John ordered the sheriff of Stafford to grant “saisinam de omnibus terris q fuerunt...Herv” to “Milsent de Stafford q fuit ux Herv Bagod”, dated 25 Aug 1214[632]. m (before 1193) HERVEY Bagot, son of HERVEY Bagot & his wife --- (-before 25 Aug 1214, bur Stone Priory). He adopted the name “Stafford”.

        b) JOHN de Stafford . "Matildis de Stafford" granted land in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire to "Matildi filie Roberti filii Gilberti filiole mee", with the consent of "Johannis filii mei et Radulfi nepotis mei", by charter dated to the reign of King Henry II, witnessed by "…Willelmo filio Otueri, Rannulfo de Seis, Ingeramo Bagot…"[633].

        c) --- de Stafford . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated to the end-12th century under which "Radulfus de Suleya filius Radulfi de Suleya" confirmed land in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire to "Matildi de Hambi" granted to her by "Matildis de Staforda avia sua", and land given to her in the same place by "Haraldus frater eius", another charter which records the same confirmation clarifying "Radulfus de Suleya…Matildis de Estafford avia mea"[634]. m RALPH "de Suleya", son of ---. No other record has so far been found of a "Suleya/Suleye" family. It is uncertain which English surname is represented by the Latin "Suleya". However, it is similar to "Sudeley" and one possibility is that "Radulfus de Suleya" senior was the same person as Ralph [I] de Sudeley, son of John de Sudeley & his wife --- (-before 29 Sep 1192). The chronology appears favourable for this co-identity, but its likelihood depends on establishing a connection between the Sudeley family and Theddlethorpe. No such connection has yet been identified. [Two] children:

        i) RALPH "de Suleya" . "Radulfus de Suleya filius Radulfi de Suleya" confirmed land in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire to "Matildi de Hambi" granted to her by "Matildis de Staforda avia sua", and land given to her in the same place by "Haraldus frater eius", by charter dated to the end-12th century, another charter which records the same confirmation clarifying "Radulfus de Suleya…Matildis de Estafford avia mea", the second charter being witnessed by "Ricardo de Suleya…"[635].

        ii) [RICHARD "de Suleya" . "Ricardo de Suleya…" witnessed one version of the charter under which "Radulfus de Suleya filius Radulfi de Suleya" confirmed land in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire to "Matildi de Hambi"[636]. It is probable that Richard was closely related to the confirmant, maybe his younger brother.]

      • Citation:

        http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/ENGLISH%20NOBILITY%20MEDIEVAL2.htm#RobertStafforddied1088B

  7. John Burke: Stafford family in Burke's A General and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerages of England, Ireland and Scotland
      • Page: Stafford family in Burke's A General and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerages of England, Ireland and Scotland, pgs. 487-489
  8. Nicolas de Stafford, Sheriff of Stafford, in Dugdale’s The Baronage of England, pg. 157
  9. Nicholas de Stafford, "Find A Grave Index"
      • Page: "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV2Y-BWT8 : 23 November 2022), Nicholas de Stafford, ; Burial, Stone, Stafford Borough, Staffordshire, England, Stone Priory; citing record ID 86119935, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
      • Source text:

        Nicholas de Toeni de Stafford I, Baron of Uttoexeter, High Sheriff of Staffordshire
        Son of Robert "de Toeni" Stafford and Avice de Clare
        Husband of Maude de Limesy de Moolte 1078–1138
        Father of:
        * Elena de Stafford Gresley 1095–1166
        * Juliana de Stafford Baskerville 1101–
        * Sir Robert de Stafford II, Baron Uttoexetor, Sheriff of Staffordshire, Knight 1107–1184
        * John de Stafford 1110–1149
        * Agnes de Stafford 1114–1149

        Nicholas de Stafford was the younger son of Roger de Toeni, and one of the greater tenants-in-chief in 1086, holding nearly 70 manors in Staffordshire, over 25 in Warwickshire, over 20 in Lincolnshire, among others. He granted Wrottesley and Loynton in co. Stafford to Evesham Abbey in 1072, and later became a monk at Evesham.
        He was sheriff of Staffordshire from 1155, a time during the reign of King Henry I. He held this office until 1160. He made a gift of his chapel of Stafford to Stone Priory circa 1138 and 1147. He last appears in the Pipe Rolls in 1177.

      • Citation:

        Name Nicholas de Stafford
        Event Type Burial
        Event Place Stone, Stafford Borough, Staffordshire, England
        Age (Estimated) 63
        Photograph Included Y
        Birth Date 1075
        Death Date 1138
        Cemetery Stone Priory
        Note Contains Biography
        Affiliate Record Identifier 86119935
        Affiliate Image Identifier 86119935