Saturday, 5 August 2006
Dear Frank,
The following partial pedigree links Eupheme (or Euphemia)
de Brus to her brother Robert (d. bef 27 Aug 1237), Lord of
Annandale and great-grandfather of Robert 'the Bruce'.
Cheers,
John *
1 William de Brus
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Death: 16 Jun 1212[1],[2],[3]
Occ: Lord of Annandale
Father: Robert de Brus (-?1193)
Mother: Eufemia de Aumale
of Hartlepool, co. Durham
Lord of Annandale [Scot.]
'William de Brus', witness [with Bernard de Brus and others] to
charter of Robert de Brus * granted Elton, near Stockton, to
William de Humetz, before 1184 [EYC II:4, no. 650 -note 3; cites
Brit. Mus., Cott. ch. xviii, 50][3]
grant of a messuage in Hartlepool to the monks of Durham by
father Robert de Brus witnessed by sons,
'Roberto, Willelmo et Bernardo filiis meis,..' and others,
ca. 1170-1190 [EYC II:8, no. 658][3]
record of an assessment, 1194-5:
' 229. Cumberland: -
For the scutage of knights in Cumberland after the
K.'s [Richard's] second coronation..... William de Brus
accounts for 10s. '
[Cal. Doc. Scotland I:35[1], cites Pipe Roll 6 Ric. I, Rot. 9]
had charters for a market [mercatum] and fair, granted 1201 by
King John to William de Brus; ' William owed 20m. for having
a market and a fair lasting three days ' (PR, 3 John,
pp. 249–50)[2]
* called Robert II de Brus (more likely, the father of William)
Re: his wife Christian, or Cristina:
her dower included a third of the manor of Hartlepool, co.
Durham, as evidenced by agreement with her son and heir Robert
de Brus:
' On 11 Nov 1218, an agreement between Robert Brus and Patrick,
earl of Dunbar and C. the countess, records that Patrick was
to retain one third of the market (Calendar of Documents
relating to Scotland, i, 1108–1272, p. 123, no. 700). '[2]
identified by Andrew B. W. MacEwen as Christian/Christina le
Stewart, daughter of Walter fitz Alan[4],[5]
she m. 1stly William de Brus,
2ndly Patrick, earl of Dunbar[6]
Spouse: Christian 'filia Walter'
Father: Walter fitz Alan (-1177)
Mother: Eschina of Huntlaw
Children: Euphemia (-ca1267)
Robert (-<1237)
NN, m. Fearcher, earl of Ross
NN, a son
1.1 Euphemia de Brus
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Death: ca 1267[6],[7]
' Euphemia, married Patrick, sixth Earl of Dunbar '
[ SP I:12, which gives her in error as daughter of Walter
fitz Alan the Steward; also, III:256-7, sub Dunbar, Earl
of Dunbar[6] ]
she had the manor of Birkynside, co. Lauderdale as her maritagium:
' The earl had with her in marriage the lands of Birkenside in
Lower Lauderdale, which had been granted to the first Stewart by
Malcolm IV. It was from the firm of those lands, that the Earl,
her husband, granted an annuity to the canons of Dryburgh. After
her husband's death, "Domina Euphemia comitissa sponse quondum
Patricii com. de Dunbar nunc in sua viduatate existen.," confirmed
to those canons the same annuity, "a firmis terrarum mearum
matrimonalium de Birkenside." ' [Chalmers p. 242[8] note (f),
cites Chart. Dryb., No. 85. Also SP III:256, cites Registrum
de Dryburgh, 84, 85[6] ]
~ identification as Euphemia de Brus (correction of account in SP
which shows her as a daughter of Walter le Stewart) by Andrew
B. W. MacEwen[4]
[ previously thought to have been possibly a 2nd wife, as Patrick,
7th Earl of Dunbar was b. say 1213 (SP III:257), evidently older
than Alexander le Stewart, supposed brother of Euphemia[6] {now
disproved}]
' Euphemia de Brus ', widow of the Earl of Dunbar, confirmed
a grant after 1248 [TG IX:231[7], cites Thompson, Northumberland
Pleas p. 215, no. 652]
Spouse: Patrick, Earl of Dunbar
Death: aft 14 Apr 1248, Marseilles (en route to Crusade)[6],[9]
Birth: ca 1185[7]
Father: Patrick of Dunbar (1152-1232)
Mother: Ada of Scotland (-1200)
Children: Patrick (<1213-1289)
Waldeve, rector of Dunbar
Isabel, m. (1) Roger fitz John, of Warkworth
1.2 Robert de Brus
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Death: bef 27 Aug 1237[10]
Occ: Lord of Annandale
of Hartlepool, co. Durham
he had succeeded his father before 13 June 1213, on which date his
younger brother (unnamed) was a hostage of the King of Scotland
for him, and was then residing with his cousin Peter de Brus.
A similar letter to the following, written
' to Peter de Brus concerning the brother of Robert de Brus '
[unidentified] a hostage of the King of Scotland placed with
Peter for safekeeping, to be transferred to the King of England's
custody, 13 June 1213 :
' 574. Concerning the K. of Scotland's hostages. The K. to S[aher]
earl of Winchester. Commands him on receipt, immediately to send
the K. by good and safe messengers, Reginald his own son, and the
son of William de Veteripont, hostages of the K. of Scotland, who
are in his custody by the K.'s order; so that they may be with the
K. at Portsmouth on the vigil of St. John Baptist instant.
Beaulieu. ' [Bain I:100-101[1], cites Foedera I:113; and Close
Roll 15 John, p. 1, m. 4]
' On 26 Jun 1215, Philip de Ulecot was notified that K John had
granted Robert de Brus, son and heir of William de Brus, a Wed
market [ and a fair on f+2 Laurence (10 Aug)] as it was set out
in the charter (RLC, i, p. 217). On 11 Nov 1218, an agreement
between Robert Brus and Patrick, earl of Dunbar and C. the
countess, records that Patrick was to retain one third of the
market (Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland, i, 1108–1272,
p. 123, no. 700). '[2][see also Bain, Cal. Docs. Scotland I:110,
No. 624 dated 26 June 1215[1]]
Re: his wife Isabel:
2nd daughter of Earl David, and coheiress of her brother, John,
Earl of Chester
had the manors of Hatfield Regis and Writtle, Essex as her
share of the Chester inheritance (or in lieu thereof), 1238
[acc. to Sanders, held ' for the service of 1 knight's fee in
exchange for her share of the Chester estates', p. 102[12]]
also held to have received possession of Great Baddow,
Essex, 1243 (Farrer, HKF II: 47)[13]
'Her manors of Writtle and Hatfield (Broad Oak), Essex and the
1/2 hundred pertaining to Hatfield, were taken into the King's
hand before 20 Mar 1251/52, and her son did homage therefor in
Apr. or May. These manors, &c., had been granted to her, 16 Oct.
1241, in exchange for her share of the inheritance of John, Earl
of Chester, in that Earldom.'[10]
Spouse: Isabel of Huntingdon
Death: bef 20 Mar 1251[10]
Father: David of Scotland, Earl of Huntingdon (-1219)
Mother: Maud of Chester (1171-ca1233)
Children: Robert (1210-1295)
1.2.1a Robert de Brus*
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Birth: 1210[14]
Death: 31 Mar 1295, Lochmaben Castle[10],[14]
Burial: 17 Apr 1295, Guisborough Priory[10]
Occ: Lord of Annandale
Lord of Annandale
[England] of Hartlepool, co. Durham, Writtle and Hatfield, Essex
& c.[10]
A charter of King Alexander II granted to Norinus, son of Norman
de Lesslyn, ' at the instance of Isabel de Brus and Robert de Brus
her son ' [" ad instanciam Isobile de Bruiss et Roberti de Bruiss
filii sui "], witnessed by William, earl of Mar, Alexander the son
of Walter the Steward ["Alexandero filio Walteri Senescallo"],
John Comyn and Nicholas de Soulis, dated at Edinburgh, 4 Dec 1248
[Leslie p. 152, Appendix VI[15], citing original charter in the
Charter-room of the Earls of Rothes at Leslie House]
allegedly designated successor of Alexander II, c. 1251[14]
' Robertus de Brus ', one of the Regents of Scotland and
guardians of Alexander III, appointed 20 September 1255[10]
supporter of King Henry III in England, April 1264 at Nottingham;
fought at Battle of Lewes, 14 May 1264 and captured by de
Montfort's forces, together with John Comyn of Badenoch and
John Baliol [Flores Historiarum II:496, as cited by Anderson,
p. 380[9]] - ransomed by son Robert[14]
his son Richard de Brus had grant of the marriage and custody of
the lands of Ralph de Tosny, 8 August 1265 * [probable as reward
for support of King Henry III at Evesham and before - originally
granted to Humphrey de Bohun and Edmund of Lancaster, 12 May
1264][10]
* order for William de St. Omer to delivery him to
'Richard' de Brus, 19 Sept 1265 [CP Vol. XII/I,
Tony, p. 773 and note b, citing Cal. Patent Rolls and
Close Rolls][10]
' Robertus de Bruse, dominus vallis Anandaie ', together with his
sons Robert snd Richard, entered into a bond with Patrick, earl of
Dunbar, Walter, earl of Menteith and others at Turnberry, 20 Sept
1286 'to adhere to the party of Richard de Burgh, earl of Ulster
and Sir Thomas de Clare ' [Red Book of Menteith II: 219-220,
citing Historical Docs. Scotland, i:22[17] ]
' Robert de Brus, sire de Val de Anant', one of the barons of
Scotland [listed first] attending the Parliament at Brigham who
confirmed the Treaty of Salisbury with England, 14 Mar 1289/90
[Stevenson I:129-130, No. XCII[18]]
' Brus dominus Vallis Anandie, Robertus de (Robert de
Brus feignor du Val Danant). ' - swore allegiance to King
Edward I at Berwick, 1291 [Ragman Roll[19] ]
competitor for the Scottish succession, 1292[6]
he m. 1stly Isabel de Clare,
2ndly Christiana _____
Spouse: Isabel de Clare[6]
Birth: 8 Nov 1226[10]
Death: bef 10 May 1275[10]
Father: Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford (-1230)
Mother: Isabel le Marshal (1200-1239)
Marr: abt 1240
Children: Robert (1243-<1304)
Richard (-1287)
John
Alicia [Aloysia]
Isabel
Mary (->1282)
Bernard (-<1269)
Other Spouses Christiana de Ireby
1.2.1a.1a Robert de Brus*
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Death: bef 4 Apr 1304[14],[10]
Birth: Jul 1243[10]
Occ: Earl of Carrick de jure uxoris; Lord Brus
Earl of Carrick, de jure uxoris
[England] of Hartlepool, co. Durham, and Writtle, Baddow,
Hatfield Broadoak and Broomshawbury, Essex[10]
' Robertus de Brus comes de Carryke ', together with his father
and brother Richard, entered into a bond with Patrick, earl of
Dunbar, Walter, earl of Menteith and others at Turnberry, 20 Sept
1286 'to adhere to the party of Richard de Burgh, earl of Ulster
and Sir Thomas de Clare ' [Red Book of Menteith II: 219-220,
citing Historical Docs. Scotland, i:22[17] ]
Confirmation dated at Bronsho 6 Kal. Jan. 16 Ed. 1 [27 Dec.1287]
{copy, undated: 15th century}:
' 1. Lord Robert de Brus, Earl of Carryk, son of
Lord Robert de Brus, Lord Wallanand'
2.a. Matthew son of Roger Draparii of Braunketre
b. Amicia his wife.
Hatfeld Regis, [Essex]: messuage formerly of Richard son
of Godfrey, father of 2b.; and a croft called
Godyeveleye. Consideration: £20; rent 20s. p.a.
Witnesses: Lord Oliver Morell, Lord Wyscard Ledet, Lord John
de la Mare, Lord John de Merk, kts., Nicolas de
Baryngton, Peter de Haselingefeld, etc. John de
Bledelowe, steward, and others. ' [Endorsement:
"Copia carte privileg' pro E.Froddesham".] - A2A,
London Metropolitan Archives: The Corporation of the
Sons of the Clergy [A/CSC/537 - A/CSC/2627], Hatfield
Broad Oak Estate, Essex; Brainstris and Hempstalls:
DATED DEEDS, A/CSC/1279[20]
' Robert de Carrike ', one of the Earls of Scotland attending the
Parliament at Brigham, which confirmed the Treaty of Salisbury
with England, 14 Mar 1289/90 [Stevenson I:129-130, No. XCII[18]]
' Brus comes de Carryk, Robertus de ' - swore allegiance to King
Edward I at Berwick, 1291 [Ragman Roll[19] ]
performed homage and had livery of his father's English lands,
4 Jul 1295
summoned to attend the King at Shrewsbury, 28 June 1283 by
writ directed 'Roberto de Brus comiti de Carrik'[10]
' In 1293, Robert de Brus had a market in Hartlepool, within
the liberties of the bp of Durham (QW, p. 604).'[2]
summoned to Parliament (England) from 24 June 1295 by writ directed
'Roberto de Brus', held thereby to have become Lord Brus[10]
Earl of Carrick in right of his wife; resigned Earldom to son,
9 Nov 1292; Lord of Annandale 1292-1304[14]
' Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick ', knight
: his arms are recorded ca. 1285 as
' Or a saltire and a chief gules ' (St. George's Roll E93[21])
Spouse: Marjorie, countess of Carrick
Death: bef 9 Nov 1292[14]
Father: Neil, Earl of Carrick (ca1230-1256)
Mother: Isabel
Marr: 1271[10]
Children: Robert I, King of Scots [ 'Robert the Bruce' ]
Edward (~1276-1318)
Christian (-ca1356)
Maud (->1323)
Mary
Isabella
Neil (-1306)
Thomas (-1306)
Alexander (-1306)
Margaret
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Edinburgh: Her Majesty's General Register House, 1881 (Vol. I),
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2. "Gazetteer of Markets and Fairs to 1516,"
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4. Andrew B. W. MacEwen, "telephone conference re: (1) Isabel
de Dunbar, wife of Roger fitz John of Warkworth," (2) Christina
Stewart, countess of Dunbar; (3) Cecilia, dau. of John fitz
Robert of Wark, reference made to his publications on The Seven
Countesses, and 1999 article on Alexander Sutherland of Dunbeath
and his mistress, Catherine Chalmers, 28 October 2004, notes,
library of John P. Ravilious.
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Stewart, countess of Dunbar, part of a series on 'the Seven
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Vol II: Chester; Huntingdon, Vol III: Arundel, Eudes the Sewer,
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of Scotland," Edinburgh University Press, 1976 (2nd ed.).
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http://www.genealogy.com, history and evidences concerning the
Earls and Earldom of Mentieth.
18. Joseph Stevenson, "Documents illustrative of the history of
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House, 1870 (Vol. I).
19. "Clan Stirling,"
http://www.clanstirling.org/uploads/ragmanrolls.pdf provides .pdf file of the names of those who swore allegiance
to Edward I of England at Berwick, 1296 (the 'Ragman Rolls').
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http://www.a2a.pro.gov.uk/21. Brian Timms, "St George's Roll," College of Arms, London, MS
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* John P. Ravilious