sir Richard Croft

   the Elder

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Personal and Family Information

Richard was born about 1427 in Croft Castle, Yarpole, Herefordshire, England , the son of William de Croft and Margaret Walwyn.

He died on 29 JUL 1509 in Croft Castle, Yarpole, Herefordshire, England .

He had two marriages/partners. His first wife was Eleanor Cornwall, who he married in 1455. The place has not been found. Their eight known children were John (c1441-1463), Sybil (1451-?), Elizabeth (c1462-1527), sir Edward (c1465-1541), Margaret (c1467-?), Jane (1470-1499), Joyce (1472-?) and Robert (1476-?).

His second wife was Elinore Barre. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their two known children were Richard (1451-?) and Anne (1458-1549).

Pedigree Chart (3 generations)


 

sir Richard Croft
(c1427-1509)

 

William de Croft
(c1393->1433)

 

sir John III de Croft
(c1372-1419)

 

sir John II de Croft
(c1325-c1375)

+
   

Alina Havlock
 

 
   

Jonet verch Owain
(c1374-?)

 

Owain Glyndŵr
(<1359-1414)

+
   

Margred de Hanmer
(c1357-c1420)

+
   

Margaret Walwyn
(c1397-1439)

 

Thomas II de Walwyn
(c1364-1415)

 

Richard II de Walwyn
(c1340-c1393)

+
   

Catherine Bromwich
(c1334-?)

 
   

Isabel de Hathaway
(1364-1430)

 

Thomas de Hathaway
(c1340-1377)

 
     
 
 

Events

EventDateDetailsSourceMultimediaNotes
Birth ABT 1427
Place: Croft Castle, Yarpole, Herefordshire, England
Death 29 JUL 1509
Place: Croft Castle, Yarpole, Herefordshire, England