Ulker Cromwell (abt. 1340)

Born about 1340 in Hucknall, Torkard, Nottinghamshire, England [uncertain]

Ancestors

Died [date unknown] in Hucknall, Torkard, Nottinghamshire, England [uncertain]

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Biography

Ulker Cromwell was born about 1340, Hucknall, Torkard, Nottinghamshire, England. Our Royal, Titled, Noble and Commoner Ancestors & Cousins

Research

Here is Douglas Richardson's 2017 reply to a post by John Watson:^[1]

By a fine dated 6 October 1344, Ralph de Cromwell and Avice granted the manor of Hucknall Torkard, Nottinghamshire to Alexander de Gonalston and Alice his wife, with reversion to Ulkerus (don’t ask me) son of Ralph and Avice. [14] http://www.medievalgenealogy.org.uk/fines/abstracts/CP_25_1_185_30.shtml#249

Dear John ~

Great post. Very well done.

I can confirm that Sir Ralph de Cromwell [died 1364] and his wife, Avice Belers, did in fact have a younger son named Ulker de Cromwell. The three documents below are taken from the online Discovery catalogue and concern the Cromwell family manor of Hucknall Torkard, Nottinghamshire. The first one specifically mentions "Vlkerius" de Cromwell, brother of Ralph de Cromwell, Knt., 1st Lord Cromwell [died 1398], who was holding the manor of Hucknall Torkard, Nottinghamshire for life in 1369.

In addition to the son, Ulker, Sir Ralph de Cromwell [died 1364] and his wife, Avice Belers, also had a daughter, Margaret, who married Sir Nicholas Monboucher, Knt., of Swinhope, Lincolnshire, and Haughton (in Bothamsall), Nottinghamshire. Evidence for Margaret's maiden name is afforded by the fact that her son, George Monboucher, was styled “nephew" [nepos] of Ralph de Crumwell in 1384 [Reference: Cal. of Patent Rolls, 1381–1385 (1897): 487]. For additional details on Margaret and Sir Nicholas Monboucher and their descendants, please see my book, Royal Ancestry [5 volume set]. I believe Margaret's great-grandson, Richard Billesby, has modern descendants.

Lastly, I might add that Avice Belers, widow of Sir Ralph de Cromwell, was last known to be living on 21 April 1367, when she presented to the church of Lambley, Nottinghamshire. Avice often occurs in published secondary works as Amice, but Amice is simply a misreading of the name Avice.

Best always, Douglas Richardson, Salt Lake City, Utah

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1. Reference: E 326/1668

Description:

Grant by Ralph de Crombwell, knight, lord of Tatershale co. Lincoln, to Richard de Chestrefeld and Robert de Tissynton, clerks, William de Wakebrugge and John de la Pole, of Assheburne, of the reversion, upon the death of the grantor's brother Vlkerius, of the manor of Hokenale Torkard (Hucknall-Torquard), with all its services, &c. Notts.

Note: Seal

Date: Thursday after St. Barnabas the Apostle, 43 Edward III [14 June 1369].

2. Reference: E 211/483/B

Description:

Final Concord Parties: Sir Ralph de Crombwell kt., Lord of Tattershall, Lincs.; Richard de Chestrefeld clerk, Richard de Tyssyngton clerk, William de Bakebrugg and John de la Pole of Ashburn. Places or Subjects: Hucknall Torkard, County Notts.

Date: 43 Ed.III

3. Reference: E 211/483/A

Description:

Grant in reversion Parties: Sir Ralph de Crombwell kt., Lord of Tattershall, Lincs.; Richard de Chestrefeld clerk, Richard de Tyssyngton clerk, William de Bakebrugg and John de la Pole of Ashburn. Places or Subjects: Hucknall Torkard, County Notts.

Date: 43 Ed.III

Sources

1. ↑ Richardson 29 June 2017, "William Son of William la Zouche of Harringworth and Avice de Bellers his wife" SGM link

See also:

• The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, database online, Internet Archive, (accessed 27 Feb. 2015), (Boston, NEHGS, 1897), Vol. LI, page 210 - 211, Cromwell.

• Our Royal, Titled, Noble and Commoner Ancestors & Cousins database online, compiled by Mr. Marlyn Lewis, follows Douglas Richardson's Magna Carta Ancestry. It includes Magna Carta Surety Barons and many of their descendants. Ulker Cromwell