Powys-Lybbe Forbears - Person Sheet
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NameHenry de Tracy 
[56, Glos or 1623, pub Harleian 1885, Trascy, p. 262], [121, Barnstaple, Devon barony (2nd class), p. 104]
[56, Glos or 1623, pub Harleian 1885, Trascy, p. 262], [121, Barnstaple, Devon barony (2nd class), p. 104]Death1274
GeneralFeudal baron (2nd class) of Barnstaple, Devon.
FatherOliver (II) de Tracy (-1210)
Notes for Henry de Tracy
In 1213 he was granted the other half of the Barnstaple barony, previously held by the Braoses who had rebelled against the king c. 1212. Thus he then held all of Juhel of Totnes' barony.
This gift fuels the speculation the Henry de Tracy in fact married the daughter of Juhel of Totnes, though it may have been administrative convenience.
The Glos visitation gives his wife as Matilda, dau. of Wm de Beause.
Carol McDonald has reported the same wife and given her parents as Maud Calere and William (IV) Braose (d. 1210). She found this documentation to refer to the marriage:
BRAOSE MATILDA Daughter of William I Braose, married Henry II Tracy
[FOF Devon, V8] No. 199. At Exeter, on the morrow of St Peter the Apostle, in the 12th year of King Henry [30 June 1228]. Before ----, justices itinerant, -------. Between Philip le Bealde' claimant, and Henry de Tracy & Matilda his wife, opponents, by John de Doneslonde in Matilda's place; as to 3 ferlings of land in Fislefa [Fishleigh in Hatherleigh]. Plea of homage and service was summoned. Henry & Matilda acknowledge the whole of the said land to be the right of Philip saving to Henry and Matilda and their heirs of Matilda the water of Tan [Taw] so that it shall not be lawful for Philip or his heirs at any time to fish therein. To have and hold to Philip and his heirs of Henry and Matilda and the heirs of Matilda for ever. Rendering therefore yearly 18s, at four terms, for all service save foreign service. [CIPM EI V2] 76 Henry de Tracy. Writ 21 August 2EI. Devon. Inquisition and extent ----- Virgin Mary, 2 Edward I. (defective.) Taustoke. The manor (extent given), held of the king in chief as member of the barony of Barnstaple. The advowson of the church pertains to the priory of Barnstaple.
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This gift fuels the speculation the Henry de Tracy in fact married the daughter of Juhel of Totnes, though it may have been administrative convenience.
The Glos visitation gives his wife as Matilda, dau. of Wm de Beause.
Carol McDonald has reported the same wife and given her parents as Maud Calere and William (IV) Braose (d. 1210). She found this documentation to refer to the marriage:
BRAOSE MATILDA Daughter of William I Braose, married Henry II Tracy
[FOF Devon, V8] No. 199. At Exeter, on the morrow of St Peter the Apostle, in the 12th year of King Henry [30 June 1228]. Before ----, justices itinerant, -------. Between Philip le Bealde' claimant, and Henry de Tracy & Matilda his wife, opponents, by John de Doneslonde in Matilda's place; as to 3 ferlings of land in Fislefa [Fishleigh in Hatherleigh]. Plea of homage and service was summoned. Henry & Matilda acknowledge the whole of the said land to be the right of Philip saving to Henry and Matilda and their heirs of Matilda the water of Tan [Taw] so that it shall not be lawful for Philip or his heirs at any time to fish therein. To have and hold to Philip and his heirs of Henry and Matilda and the heirs of Matilda for ever. Rendering therefore yearly 18s, at four terms, for all service save foreign service. [CIPM EI V2] 76 Henry de Tracy. Writ 21 August 2EI. Devon. Inquisition and extent ----- Virgin Mary, 2 Edward I. (defective.) Taustoke. The manor (extent given), held of the king in chief as member of the barony of Barnstaple. The advowson of the church pertains to the priory of Barnstaple.
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