Bryant/Montague: From Droogo De Monte-Acuto to Lady Elizabeth Montague

29th Generation: Sir Richard De Montacute

  • Richard was born in 1095 at Shepton Montagu Somerset, England.
  • He married twice, and had one son:
    • William De Montacute (who we are descended from) (1140-1218)
  • Richard made an “ancient plea” a Norman rite to prevent something from taking place in 1156.
  • He paid 20 marks for Knight’s fees in 1161 (approx 66 years old), but died shortly after.