Billingsley

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Calender of Patent Rolls King Edward I 1306 appointment of Wyllym de Byllyngsleye as King's Clerk for the County of Gloucester ( The first use of the name of the Salop village as a family name. ) Confirmed the following year by Edward II on his succession . Research indicates that he was the sole source of all subsequent Billingsleys. His son Wyllym bought land @ Hallon nr. Worfield 1358 left to his son John who married Matilda de Ewyke (Wick ?) dau. of Wyllym E. their son John marr. Margaret ? of Wyken with three sons. 1. William who became a curate @ Canterbury Cathedral before taking a living in Derbyshire. 2. Ralph ( his line to Sir Henry I. Lord Mayor of London @ M.P. for City ). 3. Stephen remained @ Hallon with line to Sir Francis (1565 - 1643) born @ Astley Abbotts. married 1581 to Lady Bridget Vernon (her line through a sign. of Magna Carta ( Baron de Rous ) to the early Scots Kings held @ Paisley Abbey ) Much more info. if anyone interested. john B.