Robert de Alfreton

   Another name for Robert is Robert Fitz Ranulf de Alfreton.

  Noted events in his life were:

• From Gen-Medieval Archives: Lathom and Chaworth: descents from Robert de Alfreton . ¹⁹³
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Subject: Lathom and Chaworth: descents from Robert de Alfreton
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:13:26 EST

In the prior thread concerning Lathom of Lathom, it was noted that Sir Robert de Lathom (Sheriff of Lancashire, 1249-1255, 1264-1265) was ancestor of the late Queen Mother and others by his wife Amicia de Alfreton. In the Commendations of Beauchief Abbey, we find particular mention' Of Robert Fitz-Ranulph, canon and founder of this place, who gave us four churches, namely, Norton, Alfreton, Wymmdeswold, and Edwalton, for whom a solemn service shall be said in the convent, ...' [1] Robert fitz Ranulf de Alfreton is best known (so to speak) for his donations to Beauchief Abbey in expiation for his involvement in the murder of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1170 [2].


Following is a pedigree which shows the descent of Lathom of Lathom, and Chaworth of Alfreton (later of Wiverton) from Robert fitz Ranulf. The descents from these families lead to a myriad of well-known descendants, both emigrants (Jane Lowe for one) and non-emigrants (the late Queen Mother for example).

John


1 Ranulf de Alfreton
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of Alfreton and Norton, co. Derbys.

Identified as father of Robert fitz Ranulf de Alfreton [Mon. Angl. VI(2), p. 883, Num. I[1]]

Children: Robert fitz Ranulf

1.1 Robert fitz Ranulf de Alfreton
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of Alfreton and Norton, co. Derbys.

The founder of Beauchief Abbey ca. 1172-1176, in expiation for his involvement in the plot and murder of Thomas a Becket, archbishop of Canterbury. ""Of Robert Fitz-Ranulph, canon and founder of this place, who gave us four churches, namely, Norton, Alfreton, Wymmdeswold, and Edwalton, for whom a solemn service shall be said in the convent, and of Robert de Chaworth (Sept. 9)."[Commendations of Beauchief Abbey[2]] ' Robertus filius Rannulfi, dominus de Alfretona, Nortona, et Marnham, fuit unus de quatuor militibus, qui beatum Thomam, Cantuariensem archiepiscopum martirisavit; et postea monasterium de Bellocapite fundabat, in expiatione hujuscemodi facinoris, tempore regis Henrici secundi.' [Mon. Angl. VI(2), p. 883, Num. I[1]]
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His grants confirmed by Edward II of England, 1316: ' Rex omnibus ad quos, &c., salutem. Donationem quam Robertus filius Ranulphi fecit Deo et sanctae Mariae, et sancto Thomae martyri, et fratribus in ordine Praemonstratensi professis, de loco, qui dicitur Beauchef, cum pertinentiis, qui in Dorhesele situs est, ad abbaciam construendam; et de ecclesiis de Norton, Alferton, Wymandeswald, et Edwaldeston; et de molendinis de Norton, cum omni multura[m] et operibus suis; et de sarto Hugonis, juxta Meresbrok; et uno tofto in Leys; et uno tofto juxta domum Alani; et de tota[m] decima[m] pannagii totius terrae suae; et de duabus bovatis terrae in Wymundwald de dominio suo; et de uno tofto continente tres acras terrae cum pertinentiis. Donationem etiam et confirmationem, quas dictus Robertus fecit praefatis fratribus de una[m] bovata[m] terrae in Wymundwald, quae fuit Alexandri, cum tofto suo, et de una[m] bovata[m] terrae, quae fuit Lunechild viduae, cum pertinentiis. Donationem etiam, et confirmationem, quas idem Robertus fecit eisdem fratribus, de loco qui dicitur Brokhirst, cum pertinentiis. ' Pat. 9 Edw. II. p. 1, m. 3., in Mon. Angl. VI(2), p. 884-5, Num. IV [Carta Regis Edwardi Secundi, Concessiones Donatorum recitans et confirmans][1]
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Sir Robert, son of Ranulf, ' made gift of the church of Osberton to the canons of the church of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert of Wyrkesop [confirmed by his descendant Thomas de Chaworth ca. 1260-1287] - A2A, Nottinghamshire Archives: Foljambe of Osberton: Deeds and Estate Papers [DD/FJ/1/1 - DD/FJ/1/194], DD/FJ/1/24/8 [3]

Children: William

1.1.1 William de Alfreton
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Of Alfreton and Norton, co. Derbys.

' Istius Roberti filius fuit Willielmus, dominus et baro de Alfreton, Norton, et Marnham, tempore regis Ricardi primi; qui genuit Robertum de Alfreton, baronem de Alfreton,..' [Mon. Angl. VI(2), p. 883, Num. I[1]]
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His grants to the Praemonstratensian abbey of Beauchief confirmed by Edward II of England, 1316: ' Donationem etiam et confirmationem, quas Willielmus filius Roberti fecit eisdem fratribus de molendino de Aston, cum omni multura[m].' Pat. 9 Edw. II. p. 1, m. 3., in Mon. Angl. VI(2), p. 884-5, Num. IV [Carta Regis Edwardi Secundi, Concessiones Donatorum recitans et confirmans][1]]
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' William son of Ranulf', confirmed gift by his father of the church of Osberton to the canons of the church of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert of Wyrkesop [confirmed by his descendant Thomas de Chaworth ca. 1260-1287] - A2A, Nottinghamshire Archives: Foljambe of Osberton: Deeds and Estate Papers [DD/FJ/1/1 - DD/FJ/1/194], DD/FJ/1/24/8[3]]

Children: Robert


1.1.1.1 Robert de Alfreton
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of Alfreton and Norton, co. Derbys.

' Robert Alfreton, of Norton, co. Derby ' [CP III:153, note (a), sub Chaurces or Chaworth [4] ]

The foundation record of Beauchief Abbey records his father William, ' qui genuit Robertum de Alfreton, baronem de Alfreton, qui per Agnetem uxorem ejus habuit exitum Thomam filium et haeredem, baronem de Alfreton; qui sine prole defunctus, reliquit haereditatem suam tribus sororibus; videlicet, Aliciae, uxori Gulielmi de Cadurcis militis, filii Gulielmi de Cadurcis (vulgo Chaworthe) Amiciae nuptae Roberto filio Ricardi Lathom, domino de Lathom in comitate Lancastriae, antecessori comitum Derbiae, et Leticiae, quae obiit sine prole.' [Mon. Angl. VI(2), p. 883, Num. I[1] ]

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His grants to the Praemonstratensian abbey of Beauchief confirmed by Edward II of England, 1316: ' Donationem, concessionem, et confirmationem, quas Robertus filius Willielmi de Alfertona fecit eisdem fratribus de illa[m] terra[m] cum pertinentiis, quam Helias de Trouey de eo tenuit. Donationem etiam, concessionem, et confirmationem, quas idem Robertus fecit canonicis loci praedicti, de sexaginta acris terrae, per perticam viginti quatuor pedum, in Alferton, cum bosco supercrescente. ' Pat. 9 Edw. II. p. 1, m. 3., in Mon. Angl. VI(2), p. 884-5, Num. IV [Carta Regis Edwardi Secundi, Concessiones Donatorum recitans et confirmans][1]]
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' Robert son of William ', confirmed the gift of the church of Osberton to the canons of the church of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert of Wyrkesop [confirmed by his grandson Thomas de Chaworth ca. 1260-1287] - A2A, Nottinghamshire Archives: Foljambe of Osberton: Deeds and Estate Papers [DD/FJ/1/1 - DD/FJ/1/194], DD/FJ/1/24/8 [3]

' Robert, son of William of Alferton', disputed lands lying between Happeleyheved and the wood of Osberton with Robin de Pykeburn, formerly prior of Wyrkesop - quitclaimed to the canons of the church of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert of Wyrkesop - A2A, Nottinghamshire Archives: Foljambe of Osberton: Deeds and Estate Papers [DD/FJ/1/1 - DD/FJ/1/194], DD/FJ/1/24/8 [3]

Spouse: Agnes

Children:
Alice
Amicia
Thomas (-<1252)
Letitia

1.1.1.1.1 Alice de Alfreton

1.1.1.1.2 Amicia de Alfreton
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coheir of her brother[7]

' Amiciae nuptae Roberto filio Ricardi Lathom, domino de Lathom in comitate Lancastriae, antecessori comitum Derbiae,..' one of the sisters and coheirs of Thomas de Alfreton [Mon. Angl. VI(2), p. 883, Num. I[1]]

Spouse: Sir Robert de Lathom, of Lathom, co. Lancs.
Father: Richard de Lathom
Marr: bef 16 Jul 1252[5]

Children:
Sir Robert de Lathom, of Lathom(-<1328)
Richard (->1320)
Henry
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[1] Sir William Dugdale, "Monasticon Anglicanum," London: Harding & Lepard; and Longman Rees... Green, 1830, Vol. VI, Pt. 1 - Austin Abbey of Wigmore, in Herefordshire, pp. 348-356 [Fundationis et Fundatorum Historia], Vol. VI, Pt. 2 - Priory of Bullington, co. Lincs., pp. 951-954.

[2] Mrs. L Chaworth Musters, "Chaworth Family," Transactions of the Thoroton Society, 7 (1903), text provided by A. P. Nicholson, Nottinghamshire History and Archaeology.

[3] Access to Archives

[4] G. E. Cokayne, "The Complete Peerage," 1910 - [microprint,1982 (Alan Sutton) ], The Complete Peerage of England Scotland Ireland Great Britain and the United Kingdom.

[5] Gazetteer of Markets and Fairs to 1516

[6] Genealogics, website by Leo van de Pas, cites Europäische Stammtafeln, J.A. Stargardt Verlag Marburg., Detlev Schwennicke, Editor, [ES], and other sources.

[7] "Worksop, the Dukery, and Sherwood Forest," Robert White, 1875, text provided by A. P. Nicholson, Nottinghamshire History and Archaeology, URL chapter: Hamlets in the parish of Worksop: Osberton, Who Settled in the American Colonies from the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13th May, 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19th April 1775.