Powys-Lybbe Forbears - Person Sheet
Powys-Lybbe Forbears - Person Sheet
NameSir William Berkeley 
[60, Grey of Codnor, Vol VI, p. 131 & note (f)], [56, Hants of 1530, '75 & 1622-34, pub Harleian 1913, Berkeley p. 56], [123, Vol I, pp. 352-3]
[60, Grey of Codnor, Vol VI, p. 131 & note (f)], [56, Hants of 1530, '75 & 1622-34, pub Harleian 1913, Berkeley p. 56], [123, Vol I, pp. 352-3]Birthca 1451
Deathbef 1492
GeneralOf Beverstone, Glos plotted vs R 3, forfeited it then restored by H. 7.
FatherSir Maurice Berkeley (ca1434-1474)
MotherAnne West
Spouses
Notes for Sir William Berkeley
Apparently he plotted against Richard III and forfeited Beverstone which was granted, c. 1484/5, to William Berkeley of Uley. But H. VII restored Beverstone, etc after the battle of Bosworth field.
He was esquire to Body of Ed IV, PC and s. & h. of Sir Maurice Berkeley.
Sheriff of Hants, Somerset and Dorset.
His heir to his great estates was his uncle Edward.
He was esquire to Body of Ed IV, PC and s. & h. of Sir Maurice Berkeley.
Sheriff of Hants, Somerset and Dorset.
His heir to his great estates was his uncle Edward.