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Almericus d'Abetot Lord of Abbetot


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Father: Geraldus de la Ville Tancréde, b. ABT 990 in Tancarville, Seine-Maritime, Upper Normandy, France   d. 1066 in Tancarville, Seine-Maritime, Upper Normandy, France
Mother: Hélisende , b. 992 in Saint-Jean-d'Abbetot, Seine-Maritime, Upper Normandy, France   d. ABT 1060 in Tancarville, Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France

Family 1: Agnes de Ponthieu,    b. ABT 1022 in Le Havre, Normandie, France    d. ABT 1060 in Le Havre, Normandie, France
  1. Urse d'Abetot, b. 1040 in Normandy, France     d. 1108 in Worcestershire, England
Sources:
  1. Title: Wikiwand: Tancarville
    Author: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Publication: Name: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Tancarville;
    Note: Tancarville is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region of northern France. Geography Tancarville is a farming village surrounded by woodland, by the banks of the river Seine in the Pays de Caux, some 14 miles (23 km) east of Le Havre and near the junction of the D39, D982 and D910 roads at the eastern end of the A131 autoroute. The canal de Tancarville to le Havre starts here and it is also the site of the 125 m high Tancarville Bridge. History "Tancarvilla" 1103; "Tancardi" villae 1114; "Tankrad's" farm. Germanic male given name Tankrad > Tancred, common in the duchy of Normandy. The first lords of Tancarville were the chamberlains of the Norman dukes, and then of the King of England too. William de Tancarville, a grandson of Stephen, Count of Tréguier, trained William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke whom he knighted in 1166. The title Earl of Tankerville was created in the Peerage of England for John Grey by King Henry V, during the Hundred Years' War and still exists, albeit in a later creation. Heraldry The arms of Tancarville are blazoned : "Gules, an escutcheon argent between 8 angennes (roses) in orle." (Note: this "angenne" is very rose-like, not the highly stylized cinqfoil.) Population Historical population of Tancarville Year 1962 1968 1975 1982 1990 1999 2006 Population 938 921 1026 1139 1326 1236 1246 From the year 1962 on: No double counting—residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) are counted only once. Places of interest . The 19th-century church of St. Michel . The 12th-century Château de Tancarville and chapel . An 18th-century château . The château of Drumare. . The Tancarville Bridge. . "Vivier de Tancarville," a large natural reserve.
  2. Title: Foundation for Medieval Genealogy: ABITOT
    Publication: Name: https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/enguntac.htm#_Toc21078984;
    Note: ABITOT Loyd indicates that "Abitot" is the same place as Abbetot, which is located in the present-day French département of Seine-Maritime (previously Seine-Inférieure), arrondissement Le Havre, canton Saint-Romain. [Three] brothers: 1. ROBERT le Despencer (-after [1086]). Round states that "Robert the Despencer" was the brother of "Urse de Abetot" who succeeded the former in his lands in Lincolnshire. He does not cite the primary source which confirms the family relationship, although he does refer to "Ingoluesmaera" (part of the property the subject of the [1095/1100] writ, see below) being the same as "Gundelsmere" which was held by Robert le Despencer in Domesday Book. Domesday Book records "Robert Despenser" holding Childswickham in Gloucestershire [Worcestershire]; Knightwick in Worcestershire; and several properties in Leicestershire. "...Robert, Dispensator..." witnessed the charter dated to [1086] which notified a plea held by William I King of England concerning William de Briouse and the abbey of Holy Trinity, Fécamp. 2. URSE [I] de Abitot (-[1100/10]). Round states that "Robert the Despencer" was the brother of "Urse de Abetot" who succeeded the former in his lands in Lincolnshire, but does not cite the primary source which confirms the family relationship. "Urse de Abetot" witnessed the undated charter under which William I King of England granted four manors to Chertsey St Peter. William I King of England notified "Urse de Abetot" and the bishop of Worcester of his donation of "Leng" to the church of Evesham by undated charter. Domesday Book records “Urse d’Abetot” holding Sezincote in Gloucestershire; and "Urse the sheriff" holding numerous properties from the churches of Worcester, Westminster St Peter, St Mary of Pershore, from the bishop of Bayeux, as well as his own holdings from the king, in Worcestershire. Sheriff of Worcester: "…Urso vicecomes…" witnessed the charter dated 20 May 1089 under which Wulfstan Bishop of Worcester granted property at Alveston to the monks. "…Eudo dapifer, Ivo dapifer, Hanno dapifer, Rotbertus de Oili, Urso de Abetot…Hugo de Portu, Rogerus de Busleio, Ranulfus Peverellis, Aiulfus vicecomes, Alveradus de Lincoln, Ernulfus de Hesding" witnessed the charter dated 27 Jan 1091 under which William II King of England confirmed the status of Bath abbey. “…Ursone de Abetot…” witnessed the charter dated Sep 1093 under which William II King of England donated property to Lincoln cathedral. A writ addressed to Robert Bishop of Lincoln and Osbert Sheriff of Lincolnshire, dated to [1095/1100], sanctioned an exchange of lands between "Ur de Abet" and "Rotb de Laceio de Ingoluesmaera", witnessed by "R. fil Haim." "…Ursonis de Abetot…" witnessed the undated charter under which Henry I King of England confirmed the foundation of Bermondsey abbey[13]. m ADELISA, daughter of ---. Ellis says that "Athelisa the viscountess" witnessed the charter of Urse de Abitot to Malvern priory, but does not cite the primary source in question[14]. Henry I King of England notified the bishop of Worcester that he had granted "terram que fuit Adelize uxoris Ursonis de Abbetot sicut ipsa Adeliza eam ei concessit" to "Waltero de Bello Campo" by charter dated to [1123/Jul 1129][15]. Urse & his wife had two children: a) ROGER de Abitot . Henry I King of England instructed "Waltero vicecomiti Gloec et Rogero vicecomiti de Wirecestr et Hugoni de Legrec" that the monks of Worcester Cathedral should enjoy quiet enjoyment, by charter dated to [Jun 1109/Aug 1111] or [Jul/Oct 1113][16]. Ellis says that "Roger d’Abitot" son of Urse de Abitot "having killed one of the household of Henry I was banished", but does not cite the primary source in question[17]. The banishment must be dated to [1114], as Henry I King of England granted "totam terram Rogeri de Wygrecestra", in and around the town of Worcester, to "Waltero de Bello Campo" by charter dated to [1114, after 15 Aug][18]. b) [EMMELINE] . Round states that the wife of Walter de Beauchamp was the daughter of Urse de Abitot but he does not cite the corresponding primary source which confirms that this is correct[19]. Ellis says that "Emmeline Roger’s sister was wife of Walter de Beauchamp, who obtained the fief of Urso and the shrievalty of Worcestershire, which Henry I confirmed to him, together wih the office of one of the king’s dispensers which Robert brother of Urso had formerly held, and the land given him by Adelisa the widow of Urso"[20]. If this information is all correct, it appears to establish Emmeline’s parentage and marriage. However, Ellis cites none of the corresponding primary sources. The relevant charters are set out in the Beauchamp cartulary: (1) Henry I King of England granted "totam terram Rogeri de Wygrecestra", in and around the town of Worcester, to "Waltero de Bello Campo" by charter dated to [1114, after 15 Aug][21]; (2) Henry I King of England notified the bishop of Worcester that he had granted "vicecomitatum de Wigresestrasia" to "Waltero de Bello Campo" by charter dated to [Dec 1113/Apr 1116][22]; and (3) Henry I King of England notified the bishop of Worcester that he had granted "terram que fuit Adelize uxoris Ursonis de Abbetot sicut ipsa Adeliza eam ei concessit" to "Waltero de Bello Campo" by charter dated to [1123/Jul 1129][23]. The documents do not explicitly state that Walter’s wife was the daughter of Urse de Abitot and brother of Roger de Abitot, but this is a reasonable implication. The latest date of her marriage is assessed from the dating of the first of these charters. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. m (before [1114]) WALTER [I] de Beauchamp of Elmley Castle, Worcestershire, son of --- (-[1130/May 1133]). 3. [OSBERT de Abitot (-before Oct 1113). Henry I King of England notified "Osberto de Abetot et ministris [et] forestariis de foresta de Feccham" that he had granted a fox-hunting licence in his forest in Feckenham to "Waltero de Bello Campo" by charter dated to [1110/16][24]. Sheriff of Worcester. Henry I King of England notified "Osberto vicecomiti et omnibus forestariis de Wirecestrasera" that he had granted a wolf-hunting licence in his forest in Worcestershire to "Waltero de Bello Campo" by charter dated to [1106/13][25]. It is more likely that Osbert was the brother of Urse de Abitot rather than his son. The charter dated to [1114, after 15 Aug], under which King Henry I granted the land of Roger de Abitot to [his brother-in-law] Walter de Beauchamp suggests that Roger was his father’s oldest son and heir. If that is correct, it is likely that Roger would have been the preferred appointee as sheriff of Worcester, after his father, assuming that one of Urse’s sons would have been chosen. This case is reminiscent of the appointment of Durand as sheriff of Gloucester, in succession to his brother Roger [de Pitres], passing over Roger’s son Walter de Gloucester who is recorded as sheriff after Durand (see the document ENGLAND EARLS - GLOUCESTER). In the Abitot case, it is possible that Urse’s son was too young to have been appointed sheriff after his father died and that his father’s younger brother was chosen as "caretaker" sheriff by the king. Osbert must have died before Oct 1113, the latest date of a charter which names Roger as sheriff (see above).]
  3. Title: Find a Grave: Aumary d'Abbetot” de la Ville Tancréde
    Publication: Name: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179725415/almericus-de_la_ville_tancr_de;
    Note: Almericus “Lord Aumary d'Abbetot” de la Ville Tancréde BIRTH 1015 Tancarville, Departement de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France DEATH 1066 (aged 50–51) Saint-Jean-d'Abbetot, Departement de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France BURIAL Abbey of Saint-Georges de Boscherville Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville, Departement de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France MEMORIAL ID 179725415 Family Members Parents Photo Geraldus de la Ville Tancréde 990–1067 Hélisende Abbetot de la Ville Tancréde 995–1060 Siblings Photo Raoul FitzGerald de la Ville Tancréde 1010–1080 Gerold de la Ville Tancréde 1035–1085 Children Photo Urse d'Abitot 1040–1108
  4. Title: House of Tancarville - le MAISON de la VILLE TANCRÉDE
    Author: WikiTree
    Publication: Name: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:House_of_Tancarville;
    Note: One of the foremost of the Viking's with Rollo was Tancrède. He was with Rollo at St. Clair-sur-Epte, and receiving his reward of the land of and surrounding what was to become Tancarville, settled there and eventually was built a fortified Castle on his demesne, le Ville de Tancrède, located on the first promontory guarding the mouth of the Seine River.
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  5. Title: "Collections for the History of Worcestershire: An Index to Dr. Nash's Collections for a History ...," by John Amphlett, Treadway Russell Nash
    Author: Publication date: 1894 Publisher: Printed for the Worcestershire Historical Society by J . Parker Collection: americana Digitizing sponsor: Google Book from: the collections of unknown library Language: English
    Publication: Name: https://archive.org/details/collectionsforh01nashgoog/page/n10/mode/1up/search/almericus;
    Note: "Urso de Abtot, son of Almericus de Abtot, lord of the town and territory of Abtot in Normandy ....."
  6. Title: "Recherches sur le Domesday; Tancarville
    Author: "Recherches sur le Domesday; ou, Liber censualis d'Angleterre, ainsi que sur le Liber de Winton et le Boldonbook, contenant Io. une description de ces registres, pour servir d'introduction; 2o. trois tables accompagnées de notes historiques et généalogiques sur les familles françaises et anglaises inscrites dans ces registres; 3o. un glossaire; 4o. une statistique de l'Angleterre," by Léchaudé d'Anisy, 1772-1857. Publication date: 1842 Topics: Domesday book Publisher: Caen, C.M. Lesaulnier Collection: americana Digitizing sponsor: Google Book from: the collections of New York Public Library Language: French Volume: 1
    Publication: Name: https://archive.org/details/recherchessurle01dangoog/page/n55/mode/2up?q=Tancarville;
    Note: Dabitot: from St.-Jean-d'Abbetot, canton de Colbosc, in the arrondissement of Havre, of which the Seigneurie belonged to the Chamberlains of Tankerville. The fief was inherited by Amaury, a cadet of the family, thence named Amaury d'Abbetot, who was the father of Urso, Viscount of Worcester, and Robert named from his office Le Dispencer.
  7. Title: Wikiwand: Tancarville family
    Author: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Publication: Name: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Tancarville_family;
    Note: The "family of Tancarville" was of Norman stock, of likely Scandinavian descent, originating in the Pays de Caux, from that of the Viking Tancredus (fr. Tancrède), companion of Rollo, in the conquest of northern France. Tancreds' progeny remaining closely tied to the royal family, becoming the hereditary Chamberlains of Normandie and of England, as well as many other crown offices. The family was known as being, "in the highest ranks of the Anglo-Norman aristocracy, the lords of Tancarville." History of the family The Normans, or Norsemen, raided the shores of England and France, from their homes in Scandinavia. The most prominent of these Norsemen was Hrólf, the Viking. whose name was Latinized to "Rollo" ... Tancredus was with Hrólf and his followers, when they seized in northern France, the area that would become "Normandie." Their possession of these lands were formalized, by the Treaty of St Clair-sur-Epte between Charles III of France and Rollo, in the year 911. . Tancredus/Tancrède (c.890*-) His parentage is unknown. One of the foremost of the Viking's with Hrólf, was that of Tancrède, and being with Rollo at St. Clair-sur-Epte, and receiving his reward of the land of and surrounding what was to become Tancarville, settled there, and eventually was built, at the western most extremity of his demesne, on the first promontory guarding the mouth of the Seine, a fortified Castle. Tancred's property was an "allodium," signifying absolute ownership, as contrasted with a "fief," lands held subject to the King or another Noble. From the numerous charters and recorded events of his family, it suggests that the Tancreds' properties may have stretched, even at this early date, substantially east from the River Seine. The properties at Boscherville and Roumare, both being very near Rouen. * It is not known exactly when Tancrède was born, or when he joined with the followers of Rollo, in the raids on the French. Rollo is recorded as having been the leader in these raids, as early as the year 885. Tancrèdes' estimated birth of c. 890, is based on that he was likely "at least of age," when he is first found recorded in 911/12. He could easily have been born earlier. The name of Tancarville does not appear until the early twelfth century, first shown in a charter for Henry I in 1103, among the barons who are mentioned as witnesses is Raoul's son, "Willelmus de Tancarvilla." It was only after this that the name of Tancarville is used and the castle appeared for the time in texts. Prior to this, the family members would have been styled: de la Ville Tancrède or Tancardi Villa. . Rabel I de la Ville Tancrède (c. 915-) Tancreds' son Rabel I, left his name to Rabel's Isle and Rabel's foss, mentioned in early records. His wife is not known. * A simple Germanic definition for the name Tancred is "Wise Counsel," and for Rabel is "Advice" or "Counsel." Tancred's lands are first shown for him in 912 and it is likely that not much more than the Manor House (la Ancien Manoir) and some, if not all, of the structure(s) along the length of Rabel's Fossé, existed in the first two generations. . Geraldus I de la Tancardi Villa (c. 940-) Very little is known about Rabels' son Geraldus (I), other than he was Baron apparently towards the end of the 10th century. . Rabel II de la Tancardi Villa (c.965-) Son of Gerald I. His wife is not known. . Geraldus II de la Tancardi Villa (c.990-aft. 1066) "le Dapifer de Normandie et Châtelain de Neufmarché". Son of Rabel II. The Brevis Relatio records that "Geraldo dapifero" contributed 40 ships towards the invasion of England in 1066. A charter of Duke William c. 1061/66, records that the Castle at Neufmarché was granted to "Geroldo dapifero." Gerald's wife was Hélisende. It has been suggested that Hélisende may have been an heiress to a d'Abbetot seigneur, and that she brought the fief and church of Saint-Jean-d'Abbetot into the family via franc marriage. Geraldus and a kinsman (likely his son Giraldus "miles Christi" de Roumare), made a grant to the College at St-Georges, at a time before Raoul made his own grant c. 1035, and confirmed that of his father. . Raoul I FitzGerald le Chamberlain (c. 1008-c. 1080*) "le Chief Chamberlain et le Magister de la duc de Normandie." Raoul was the son of Gerald II and Hélisende. The earliest recorded use of the patronymic "FitzGerald," is that of Raoul fitz Gerald le Chamberlain, a Norman baron, educator of the young William, future Conqueror of England. Raoul is recorded as an officer of William's father, Duke Robert the Magnificent, whose fleet he commands in 1029, and being of the trusted few, and infamous in knightly accomplishments, the young duke William is placed in the Chamberlain's household, shortly after 1040, for his protection and education in the skills of knighthood. Raoul married Avicia Stigand de Mézidon, the likely niece of Odonis Stigandus. In the 11th century, the Chamberlain's family, headed by Raoul FitzGerald, having held the honor of Tancardi Villa for well over 100 years at this point, apparently divided his time between the château fort thereon, with his father Geraldus II, and that of their Boscherville mansion at St-Georges. Raoul is recorded as having updated both the château fort and the church at St-Georges in circa 1050. "... In the quite numerous acts where Raoul Chamberlain, who extended his career until about the year 1080 is mentioned, the name of Tancarville is never attached to his. Raoul is simply referred to by his title, or his parentage; He is Raoul le Chamberlain or Raoul fitz Gerald ..." * Raoul, "commanding the fleet" in 1029, would suggest he must have been "of age" by this point ... A charter giving the Church of Mireville to Jumièges shows that he was living in 1079. . Guillaume I de Tancarville (-1129) "le Chamberlain de Normandie et England." Son of Raoul and Avice. Guillaume was the first to use the Tancarville name. He founded the Abbey of Saint-Georges de Boscherville c. 1112/13, which replaces the college founded by his grandfather and father. Through his sponsorship, it attracted a large number of donations, including that of King Henry I, who gave him the port of Bénouville. He married Mathilde d'Arques b. 1083 in Arques la Bataille, Normandie, France, heiress of another powerful family, daughter of Guillaume d'Arques and Beatrice Malet. It seems certain that he is the chamberlain of Duke Robert Courthose and his brother Henry Beauclerc, after his victory at the Battle of Tinchebray (1106). He was a close adviser to King Henry I of England. He was a frequent witness to his actions, and also performed the function of judge. Considered a lord permanently loyal to the king by Orderic Vitalis, he was at his side at the siege of the Chateau d'Eu in 1089. He participated in the Battle of Bremule (1119) alongside the king of England against the king of France during a chance meeting in the Vexin. According to Henry of Huntingdon, it was he who commanded the rebel force that captured Galeran IV Meulan Bourgtheroulde in 1124. However, the Norman chronicler Orderic Vitalis did not mention this in his account of this event. . Giroldus "miles Christi" de la Tancardi Villa (c. 1015-aft. 1066) "Seigneur de Roumare, le Seneschal de Normandie et Châtelain de Neufmarché" Son of Geraldus II and Hélisende. Gerold is shown to have had two wives, Alberada or Aubreye and Emiciæ or Amicia, the parentage for both is not known. . Guillaume II de Tancarville, son of Rabel and Theophania, trained and knighted his kinsman William Marshal. . Giroldus "miles Christi" de la Tancardi Villa (c. 1015-aft. 1066) "Seigneur de Roumare, le Seneschal de Normandie et Châtelain de Neufmarché" Son of Geraldus II and Hélisende. Gerold is shown to have had two wives, Alberada or Aubreye and Emiciæ or Amicia, the parentage for both is not known. * Roger FitzGerold de Roumare (abt. 1062 - bef. 1098) "Baron of Kendall, Lord of Bolingbroke et Châtelain de Neufmarché" Son of Gerold and Alberada. He married Lucia (Mercia) Taillebois in 1093, as her second husband. * William (I) de Roumare (abt. 1096-31 May 1160) "2nd Baron of Kendal, Earl of Lincoln and Cambridge, Lord of Roumare & Bolingbroke, Châtelain de Neufmarché" Son of Roger FitzGerold and Countess Lucy. He married Hawise Reviers in 1117. . Almericus de la Tancardi Villa (c. 1015-aft. 1066) "Aumary le Seigneur d'Abbetot." Son of Geraldus II and Hélisende. Aumary is described as a "cadet" (younger son), of the family, when he inherited the fief of Saint-Jean-d'Abbetot, in the forest of Roumare. * Urso "the Bear" d'Abbetot (c. 1040-c. 1108) "Vicecomes de Worcestria, Baron de Elmley et Châtelain de Worcestria". Son of Almericus. Round states that he was son of Almericus and that he came in with the Conqueror and was made Sheriff of Worcestershire. Urse oversaw the construction of Worcester Castle, completed in 1069. * Robert d'Abbetot le Despenser (c. 1045-c. 1097) "Robert the Bursar, Lord of Scrvelsby". Son of Almericus. Robert was Royal Steward to king William I & William II. He was the brother of Urse d'Abetot, sheriff of Worcestershire, "who succeeded the former in his lands in Lincolnshire." Robert was a benefactor to the Priory of St. Barbe-en-Auge, which had been founded by the Lords Tancarville. He oversaw the construction of Elmley Castle in Worcestershire and likely spent his last days there. * Osbert d'Abbetot (c. 1050-aft. 1114) "Vicecomiti et omnibus forestariis de Wirecestrasera." Son of Almericus. Although the Tancarville are close to power, they have very little land in England. For Kathleen Thompson, it is because they are part of the Normans who "find no interest in the English affair." On the other hand, they hold ninety fiefs in Normandy. Around 1316, the house of Melun, by Jean Ier, Viscount de Melun and lord of Montreuil-Bellay, allied itself with the Tancarville, of which Jeanne de Tancarville was the last..
  8. Title: Almericus de la Ville Tancréde, "Find A Grave Index"
    Author: "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL7Y-FVXN : 11 January 2023), Aumary d'Abbetot, ; Burial, Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville, Departement de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France, Abbey of Saint-Georges de Boscherville; citing record ID 179725415, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
    Publication: Name: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL7Y-FVXN;
  9. Title: Amaury Raoul D'Albetot, "Find A Grave Index"
    Author: "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVVC-4772 : 24 May 2022), Amaury Raoul D'Albetot, ; Burial, , ; citing record ID 14973315, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
    Publication: Name: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVVC-4772;
  10. Title: Washburn Family Foundations in Normandy, England, and America
    Author: Digital Archive
    Publication: Name: https://hdl.handle.net/2027/wu.89062009634;
    Note: Washburn family foundations in Normandy, England, and America. ... Washburn, Mabel Thacher Rosemary.
    Page: genealogy outlined in first chapter
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