Re: Additional sources for Ida de Tosny

Thank you for the good post. Much appreciated. Nice to know that my
long time theory regarding Ida, mother of William Longespee, being a
Tony has finally been proven correct. Hats off to Mr. Morris for his
great research.

By any chance, does Marc Morris' book contain any references to the
Bassets of Drayton or the Staffords of Stafford? If my latest theory
is correct that Hawise, wife of Ralph Basset, 1st Lord Basset, was a
Despenser, then Hawise's two children, Ralph Basset, Jr., and Margaret
Basset (wife of Edmund de Stafford) would have been step-grandchildren
fo Roger le Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk (died 1306). As I recall from
my recent search on the Basset family, Ralph Basset, Jr., was in the
retinue of Roger le Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, about 1300. Inasmuch as
Ralph Basset hailed from Staffordshire, it would be difficult to
explain his placement in Earl Roger le Bigod's retinue, unless there
was some kinship between the two men.

Again, thanks Linda for the good post.

Best always, Douglas Richardson, Salt Lake City, Utah

Website: www.royalancestry.com

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