We will highlight an interesting ancestor each month. This month we will highlight Richard FitzAlan. He is in the 23rd generation back in the FitzAlan family.
- Richard was born 1313 in Sussex, England.
- He married Eleanor Plantagenet of Lancaster at Ditton Church Stoke Poges.
- They had six children together: Richard, John, Thomas, Joan, Alice, and Eleanor.
- Richard was the 10th Earl of Arundel and the 8th Earl of Surrey. His father was executed in 1326 and his family lands were lost. By 1330, he was back in favor and reacquired the estates of his father in Sussex and the Welsh marshes.
- Richard served as Justiciar of North Wales and Governor of Caernarfon Castle. He was one of the most trusted supporters of Edward, the Black Prince. he spent much of his time fighting in Scotland and France during the 100 Years War. He was the Commander of the Army in the North as well as serving as the Admiral that defeated the Spanish fleet in 1340.
- His first wife was Isabel le Despenser. This was arranged when they were 8 or 9 years old.
- Richard died on January 24, 1376, (63 years old) at Arundel Castle, Sussex, England. He is buried at Lewes Priory in Lewes.
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6732730 This site has pictures of his tomb.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Fitzalan,_3rd_Earl_of_Arundel
How does the FitzAlan Branch connect to you? See the tree below.
33) Alan, Steward of Dol —————????
32) Flaad of Breton ———————????
31) Alan FitzFlaad ———————-Avelina de Hesdin
30) William FitzAlan ——————-Christina ???
29) William FitzAlan ——————–????? de Lacy
28) John FitzAlan ————————Isabel d’Aubigny
27) John FitzAlan ————————Maud de Verdun
26) John FitzAlan ———————–Isabell Mortimer
25) Richard FitzAlan ———————Alesia di Saluzzo
24) Edmund FitzAlan ——————–Alice de Warenne
23) Richard FitzAlan ——-Eleanor Plantagenet of Lancaster
22) John FitzAlan ————————-Eleanor Maltravers
21) Sir William de Bryan —————-Joan FitzAlan
20) Sir Thomas Bryan —————Margaret Etchingham
19) Sir Edmund Bryan ————Lady Alice de Bures
18) Sir Thomas Bryan ————Lady Margaret Bowsey
17) Sir Thomas Bryan ———–Lady Margaret Bourchier
16) Sir Francis Bryan ———–Lady Joan Fitzgerald
15) Sir Francis Bryan ———–Lady Ann Smith
14) Sir William Smith Bryan —–Lady Catherine Morgan
13) Sir John Bryan —————-Sarah Berryman
12) William Bryan —————–Lady Alice Needham
11) Woodham Needham Bryan —-Anne Rombeau
10) Col. Needham Bryant ———-Nancy Ann Smith
9) Frederick Bryant —————–Amelia Pugh
8) William Frederick Bryant ——–Mary Manning
7) William (Wiley) Bryant ———–Sarah (Sally) ??
6) Allen Bryant ——————-Peninah(Penelope) Williams
5) Jeremiah Marion Bryant ——Permelia Ann Burgett
4) William Marion Bryant ——–Malinda Irene Singletary
3) Cordis Bryant ——————-Ruby Bell Maddox
Bryant Family Tree 