Richard was born about 1260 in Hereford, Herfordshire, England, the son of Richard de Baskerville but his mother is unknown.
He died after 1324 in Hereford, Herfordshire, England.
His wife was Philippe Solers. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their five known children were Walter (c1280-<1319), Andrew (c1284-?), Thomas (c1286-?), Richard (c1295-?) and Philippa (1300-1338).
| + | ||||||||
| + | ||||||||
| | ||||||||
| | ||||||||
| | | | ||||||
| | ||||||||
| | | |||||||
| |
| Event | Date | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | ABT 1260 |
| |||||
| Death | AFT 1324 |
|
Note 1
!StyleName: de Baskerville, Sir Richard of Eardisley [abt 1260 - aft 1324]
!Source: WikiTree Richard de Baskerville https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Baskerville-12
Born about 1260 [uncertain] in Herefordshire, England [uncertain]
Died after 1324 after about age 64 in Herefordshire, England [uncertain]
Biography
Sir Richard de Baskerville, living 1325
The father of this Sir Richard de Baskerville is presumed to have been a Richard de Baskerville of Eardisely, Herefordshire, who died c 1290.[1] Source or sources to verify that a Richard de Baskerville died c 1290 have yet to be identified.
His father is presumed to have been the Richard de Baskerville who was heir to his brother Walter de Baskerville of Eardisley who died c 1283.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
c. 1290: Petition of Richard de Baskervile , brother of Walter de Baskervile regarding the castle and manor of Eardisley.[8]
06 Feb 1289/1290: Order "to deliver to Richard de Baskervill, brother and heir of Walter de Baskervill, the castle of Erdesleye, which Roger de Clifford the elder, deceased, held of the said Walter for life only, as appears by inspection of the Chancery rolls".[9]
NB However, Coplestone-Crow in his more recent work placed the Richard who married Philippe as the brother of Walter.[10]
Marriage
He married Philippe Solers.[3][4][5][6][10]
Children
He is presumed to be the father of:
Walter Baskerville [3][4][5][6][10]
Andrew Baskerville[11]
Thomas Baskerville[11]
Richard Baskerville[11]
Philippa Baskerville [12]
Career
1297: Sir Richard de Baskerville - witness to two writings at Wygemore.[13]
1297: Richard de Baskerville, Lord of Erdesleye, Debtor.[14]
10 May 1300: Richard de Baskerville - appointment for Herefordshire to hear and determine complaints of transgressions against Magna Carta.[15]
1302: Richard de Baskerville, knight [lord of Erdesley], Creditor.[16]
31 Jul 1302 and 09 Oct 1302: Adam de Yaveshore came before the king ... and then Richard de Baskervill came before the king, seeking to replevy the land of Richard de Baskervill in Erdesleye which was taken into the king's hands for his default.[17]
10 Oct 1304: Richard de Baskerville, Justice, regarding the pardon of Walter Hondeys in Hereford gaol.[18]
01 Mar 1305/1306: Mandate to Richard de Baskerville, sheriff of Hereford to purvey victuals for the Scotch war.[19]
1306: Richard de Baskervile, knight, Debtor.[20]
22 Jul 1306: Richard de Baskerville regarding collection of taxes in Herefordshire.[21]
28 Nov 1307: Richard de Baskervilla - tax collection, Herefordshire.[22]
02 May 1308: Richard de Baskervill' - commission as conservator of the peace in Herefordshire.[23]
25 Jun 1309: Complaint by Myles Pychard that Walter de Baskerville assualted him at Over Letton, co. Hereford, and that Peter le Taillur constable of the castle of Richard de Baskervyle of Ardesleye, and others, killed Richard de Shorham.[24]
26 Aug 1309: Richard de Baskervilla - tax collection, Herefordshire.[25]
25 Jun 1310: Request by the king to religious houses in Herefordshire for a loan of victuals. Richard de Baskerville and others were sent.[26]
11 Nov 1311: Richard de Baskervill ordered to proceed to the exchequer bringing with him the king's commissions of the office of the sheriff of Hereford, to do there what shall be enjoined upon him by the king's council.[27]
1311: Richard de Baskervil, one of those to raise men from Herefordshire for the war against Robert de Brus.[28] [Cited: Rolls of Scotland, 4 Ed. 2, page 97 b]
18 Mar, 6 Edward II [1312/1313]: "Writ de melius inquirendo, to William de Mortuo Mari and Richard de Baskervill" regarding the Inquisition of William Godeknave alias Godknave of Hereford.[29]
1313: Sir Richard de Baskerville, knight [lord of Erdesley, Herefords], Creditor.[30]
06 Jul 1313: Robert Walkefare acknowledges that he owes Richard de Baskervill of Erdeslie 1,000 l.[31]
20 Jan 1313/1314: Commission to Richard de Baskerville concerning the persons who killed Henry de Dunye at Dymmock, co. Gloucester.[32]
13 Apr 1314, 05 Jun 1314, 18 Jun 1314: Commission as conservator of the peace in Herefordshire.[33]
03 Nov 1314, 21 Nov 1314 and 28 Nov 1314: Commissions to Richard de Baskervill re Herefordshire.[34]
04 Dec 1314: Commission to Richard de Baskerville and others to enquire into diverse offences in the counties of Worcester and Hereford.[35]
1314-1315: Supposedly Sheriff of Herefordshire in 8 Edward II.[3][4]
20 Oct 1315: Richard de Baskervill takes over as Sheriff of Herefordshire and the castle of Hereford from Roger de Baskervill.[36]
01 Nov 1315: Commission to Richard de Baskerville and others to enquire into citizens of Hereford falsely pretending they are justices or judges of the city.[37]
08 Jun 1316: Richard de Baskerville - tax collection, Herefordshire.[38]
13 Jun 1316: Richard de Baskerville - conservator of the peace, Herefordshire.[39]
05 Aug 1316: Richard de Baskerville - tax collection, Herefordshire.[40]
24 Jan 1316/1317: Commission to Richard de Baskerville and others to investigate a complaint of theft in Hereford.[41]
1317-1318: Commissions to Richard de Baskervill and others to investigate the abduction at Chereleye, Salop, of Aline late the wife of Hugh fiz Aer; and a theft at Lodelowe, Salop.[42]
1317-1320: Commissions to Richard de Baskervill and Roger de Baskervill re Herefordshire.[43]
May 1322 to Mar 1322/1323: Roger de Chaundos and Richard de Baskervill commissioned to array men from Herefordshire for the king.[44]
01 Aug 1324: Richard de Baskervill commissioner of array for Herefordshire.[45]
06 May, 18 Edward II [1325]: Writ of certiorari to Richard de Baskervill and others on the petition of Aymer de Valence.[46]
As recorded in the Inquisition Post Mortem of Theobald de Verdon:
22 Jan, 10 Edward II [1316/1317]: "Erdesle, Letton, Brocbury, Suavesour, Stretton, Buterle and Kempele. 3 1/2 knights’ fees held of the honour of Webbele by Richard de Baskerville".[47]
06 Jan, 5 Edward III [1331/1332]: "Erdesleye, Letton and Brockesbury. Three knights’ fees, held by Richard de Baskervile as of the manor of Webbeleye".[48]
24 Oct, 9 Edward III [1335]: "Erdesle, Letton, Brokbury, Yavesovere, Stretton, Buterle, Kempele, and Lountele. Three and a half knights’ fees, held by Richard de Baskervill".[49]
Death
His year of death is unknown but is presumed to be after 06 May, 18 Edward II [1325].[46]