Corbet, Sibylla

Female 1092 - 1157  (65 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Corbet, Sibylla was born in 1092 in Shropshire, England; died in 1157 in Blaenllyfni Castle, Bwlch, Breconshire, Wales; was buried in 1157 in Pontesbury, Shropshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FSID: L825-5W4

    Notes:

    Biography

    Birth and Parents
    Sibyl Corbet was the daughter of Robert Corbet of Shropshire and granddaughter of Corbet the Norman, who followed William the Conqueror from Normandy.

    Mistress of Henry I
    Mistress of HENRY I King of England, son of WILLIAM I "the Conqueror" King of England & his wife Mathilde de Flandre.
    She bore four or five of Henry's illegitimate children.

    Marriage to Herbert FitzHerbert
    Sibyl Corbet married Herhert Fitz Herbert, of Londesborough and Weaverthorpe, Yorkshire, etc, King's Chamberlain, son and heir of Herbert of Winchester.

    Death
    Sibyl died after 1157.

    Issue

    Children by Henry I, King of England
    The known children by Sibyl Corbet were Rainaud de Dunstanville, his brother William and sisters Gundred and Rohese; it is also possible, but not certain, that Sibyl was the mother of the king's illegitimate daughter Sibyl who was married to Alexander after he became king of the Scots in 1107.

    Children by her husband Herbert
    Herbert and Sibyl had three sons, Robert, Herbert, and probalby Henry.

    1.) Robert

    2.) Herbert. Sibyl's son Herbert fitzHerbert married Lucy, dau of Miles earl of Hereford. The [1125/35] birth date range estimated for her son Herbert, born from this marriage, suggests that she married after her relationship with the king.

    3.) Henry
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    Concubine #5 Sibyl Corbet, daughter of Robert Corbet of Alcester. The station as Concubine and numbered deduces her parentage as something unknown or recorded which is common during that time, outside of royal blood or court, names and vital information at all is not uncommonly recorded and verified.

    Her relationship with King Henry, as the result of her son "Reginaldus Henrici Regis filus, comes by which King Henry granted property to "Willelmo de Boterell, fillo Aliziae Corbert upon his marriage, witnessed by Nicholae fillo meao..Herberto fillo Herberti, Baldwino et Ricardo nepotibus meis, Willelmo de Vernun, Willelmo fratre meo...Hugone de Dustanville.

    She married Herbert FitzHerbert between 1115-1135. The birth range for her son, Herbert, born BEEFORE the marriage of chosen husband, Herbert FitzHerbert, suggests that she married after her relationship or use as a concubine with the King. The Pipe Roll of 1157 records a payment to "the mother of Earl Reginald" from an estate at Milenes, Sussex.

    Family/Spouse: FitzHerbert, Herbert. Herbert (son of FitzAlberic, Herbert of Winchester and de Blois, Emma) was born in 1087 in Blaenllyfni Castle, Bwlch, Breconshire, Wales; died in 1155 in Winchester, Hampshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. FitzHerbert, Herbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1129 in Brecon, Breconshire, Wales; died on 18 Jul 1204 in Blaenllyfni Castle, Bwlch, Breconshire, Wales; was buried after 18 Jul 1204 in Llanthony Secunda Priory, Hempsted, Gloucestershire, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  FitzHerbert, Herbert Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sibylla1) was born in 1129 in Brecon, Breconshire, Wales; died on 18 Jul 1204 in Blaenllyfni Castle, Bwlch, Breconshire, Wales; was buried after 18 Jul 1204 in Llanthony Secunda Priory, Hempsted, Gloucestershire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FSID: K2SV-HJ7
    • Occupation: Chamberlain to King Stephen

    Notes:

    Foundation for Medieval Genealogy
    HERBERT FitzHerbert [II], son of HERBERT FitzHerbert [I] & his wife Sibyl Corbet ([1125/35]-before 18 Jul 1204)
    m LUCY of Hereford, daughter of MILES of Gloucester Earl of Hereford & his wife Sibylle de Neufmarché (before 1143-[1219/20] or after, bur Lanthony Priory, Gloucester).
    ... A manuscript in Aske’s collections names “Milo…Erle of Herforde, Lord of Bricone and of all the Forest of Done, and also Constable of England…Sibbill wiff of the seid Milo…Luce the third daughter of the seid Milo Erle…” among those buried at Lanthony Priory[636].

    Herbert & his wife had two children:
    1. REYNOLD FitzHerbert (-[1190/92]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.
    2. PIERS FitzHerbert of Blaenllyfni (-before 6 Jun 1235, bur Reading).
    ... The Annals of Tewkesbury record the death "Kal Jul" [date must be inaccurate in light of the 6 Jun 1235 order cited under his son Herbert] in 1235 of “Petrus filius Hereberti” and his burial at Reading[644].
    m firstly (marriage settlement 28 Nov 1203) ALICE, daughter of ROBERT FitzRoger of Warkworth & his wife Margery de Chesney. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.
    m secondly as her second husband, ISABEL de Ferrers, widow of ROGER de Mortimer of Wigmore, daughter of WALKELIN de Ferrers & his wife --- (-before 29 Apr 1252, bur Lechlade). A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Isabella…filia domini de Ferrers de Lechlade” was the second wife of “domini Rogeri”, adding that she became a nun “apud Lechelade” and was buried there[645]. “Rogerus de Mortuomari…et dominæ Isabellæ uxoris meæ” donated property to Kington St Michael by undated charter, witnessed by “Philippo de Mortuomari…”[646]. An order dated [Apr] 1225 delayed repayment from "Peter fitz Herbert and Isabella his wife" of a "debt of Henry de Ferrers brother of the same Isabella"[647]. King Henry III confirmed inheritance of property by "Henricus de Fraxneto" to "Petro filio Herberti et Isabelle uxori eius" dated [Jun] 1232[648].
    Piers & his first wife had two children:
    a) HERBERT FitzPiers of Blaenllyfni (-before 27 May 1248). A document dated 6 Jun 1235 records the homage of “Herbert son of Peter fitz Herbert and heir of the same” for the property “which Peter fitz Herbert held in chief and which fall to Herbert by hereditary right” to which he was granted full right[649].
    b) REYNOLD FitzPiers (-4/5 May 1286). "Reginald son of Peter" was granted rights in "demesne lands in Lechamstede, co. Berks" dated 26 Sep 1257[650].

    3. MATTHEW FitzHerbert (-[13 Jun 1230/Feb 1231]). The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Mathaeus filius Herberti" holding one knight’s fee "Stoke" in Wiltshire, and one in Devonshire from "honor Gloucestriæ", in [1210/12][651]. A letter of Henry III King of England to the bishop of Rochester, dated 13 Jun 1230, appointing him to make an assize of arms in Kent, names "Petrus filius Hereberti…Matthæus filius Hereberti" as those charged with a similar exercise in Berkshire and Wiltshire respectively[652]. Matthew, his wife and descendants are shown by Eyton but the primary sources which confirm the information have not yet been identified[653]. m (before Jun 1200) JOAN Patric, daughter of --- & his wife Mabel Patric[654] (-after 21 Feb 1231). Bracton records a claim, dated 1219, by "Robertus filius Briani, Oliuerus Auenel, Gaufridus Talebot et Adam de Dornapetona" against "Matheum filium Hereberti et Johannam uxorem eius"[655].
    Matthew & his wife had three children:
    a) HERBERT FitzMatthew (-3 or 5 Feb 1245). "Herbert son of Matthew" was granted "the manor of Warblinton, late of Robert de Curcy" dated 10 Jun 1231[656]. "Herbert son of Matthew" was granted "a weekly market…at Emeleswurth…" dated 20 Apr 1239[657]. m MILLICENT Paynell, daughter of WILLIAM Paynell of Bampton, Devon & his wife Alice Briwere (-before 1249). The Complete Peerage states that Herbert FitzMatthew married “Milicent da. and coh. of William Paynel of Bampton, Devon” but does not cite the corresponding primary source[658]. An indication of the connection between the two families is provided by the order dated 4 Feb 1228 under which Henry III King of England granted "custodiam terre et heredis Willelmi Paynel" to "Hereberto filio Mathey" and ordered the sheriff of Devon to release them to him[659]. She must have died childless before 1249 when an inquisitions after her brother’s death name his sister Aude as his heir.
    b) PETER FitzMatthew (-1255). Land recovered from "Peter son of Matthew" was regranted dated 18 Aug 1252[660].
    c) JOHN FitzMatthew (-before 19 Jan 1261). A debt of "Peter son of Matthew" was granted, to be received from "John son of Matthew brother and heir of the said Peter son of Matthew" dated 28 Dec 1256[661]. m[662] as her first husband, MARGARET de Berkeley, daughter of THOMAS de Berkeley of Berkeley, Gloucestershire & his wife Joan [de Somery]. She married secondly (before 18 Oct 1265) Ansel Basset of Winford and Saltford, Somerset.
    John & his wife had one child:
    i) MATTHEW FitzJohn (-31 May 1309). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. m ELEANOR, daughter of --- (-after 4 Jul 1325). The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

    https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/enguntdk.htm#HerbertFitzHerbertdied1204B

    Herbert married FitzMiles, Lady Lucy of GloucesterBlaenllyfni Castle, Bwlch, Breconshire, Wales. Lucy was born in 1136 in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, England; died in 1220 in Llanthony Secunda Priory, Hempsted, Gloucestershire, England; was buried in 1220 in Llanthony Secunda Priory, Hempsted, Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. FitzHerbert, Sir Piers  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1163 in Blaenllyfni Castle, Bwlch, Breconshire, Wales; died on 1 Jun 1235 in Reading, Berkshire, England; was buried on 6 Jun 1235 in Reading, Berkshire, England.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  FitzHerbert, Sir Piers Descendancy chart to this point (2.Herbert2, 1.Sibylla1) was born in 1163 in Blaenllyfni Castle, Bwlch, Breconshire, Wales; died on 1 Jun 1235 in Reading, Berkshire, England; was buried on 6 Jun 1235 in Reading, Berkshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Appointments / Titles: Baron of Barnstable
    • Appointments / Titles: Lord of Alcester
    • Appointments / Titles: Lord of Blaen Llyfni
    • Appointments / Titles: Lord of Brecknock
    • FSID: KFTX-CQR
    • Occupation: Governor of Pickering Castle
    • Occupation: Sheriff of Yorkshire

    Notes:

    Piers FitzHerbert, Lord of Brecknock & Alcester, Gov of Pickering Castle 2nd s/o & heir of Herbert FitzHerbert, Chamberlain & Lucy FitzWalter (FitzMiles) b- 1165 - 2nd son & eventual heir - Brecknock,Breconshire, Wales m-1- Alice d/o Robert FitzRoger m-2- Alice d/o sir, Blethin Braodspear, Lord of Efan Powell & Betbersley m-3- Isabel , co-heir & d/o Willaim Braiose of Bramber & Eva widow of David Ap Lewelyn, Prince of Wales 2/2/2021 Note: Isabel, 3rd wife, is not the same as Isabella de Braose (1222-1248) that married David ap Llwewlyn. d- 1235 - Reading, Berkshire, England no date - Herbert FitzHerbert , with consent of his wife Lucy & his son Reginald, gave to Monks of Waverley, Shropshire - all his lands in Bonsette wit- PIERS & Matthew his sons 1204 - heir - Alcester, Warwickshire (1/2 moiety) (seized) - Ratlington, Shropshire no date - from King John - Honor of Barnstable, Devonshire (which were part of the Possessions of William Braoise) 1216 - rebelled against King John - land forfiet - later restored 1221 - siege of Bithum Castle, Lincolnshire **********************************
    Foundation for Medieval Genealogy

    PIERS FitzHerbert of Blaenllyfni (-1 Jul 1235, bur Reading). The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1194/95], records "Petrus filius Herberti" paying "xv s, iii partes [militis]" in Berkshire[603]. The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Petrus filius Herberti" holding one knight’s fee "Manekeford" in Wiltshire, and three in Yorkshire, in [1210/12][604]. The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Petrus filius Herberti et Willelmus de Boterellis" holding "tres partes" in Warwickshire in [1210/12][605]. Matthew Paris names “...Petrus filius Hereberti...” among the "consiliarios iniquissimos” of King John[606]. Henry III King of England granted "terris Petri filii Herberti" to "fratri nostro Olivero filio Regis" dated 20 Mar 1217[607]. The Testa de Nevill includes a list of landholdings in Oxfordshire, dated 1219, which includes "Petrus filius Herberti" holding land "in Walinton…hundredo de Puritona"[608]. A letter of Henry III King of England to the bishop of Rochester, dated 13 Jun 1230, appointing him to make an assize of arms in Kent, names "Petrus filius Hereberti…Matthæus filius Hereberti" as those charged with a similar exercise in Berkshire and Wiltshire respectively[609]. The Annals of Tewkesbury record the death "Kal Jul" in 1235 of “Petrus filius Hereberti” and his burial at Reading[610]. m firstly (marriage settlement 28 Nov 1203) ALICE, daughter of ROBERT FitzRoger of Warkworth & his wife Margery de Chesney. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly as her second husband, ISABEL de Ferrers, widow of ROGER de Mortimer of Wigmore, daughter of WALKELIN de Ferrers & his wife --- (-before 29 Apr 1252, bur Lechlade). A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Isabella…filia domini de Ferrers de Lechlade” was the second wife of “domini Rogeri”, adding that she became a nun “apud Lechelade” and was buried there[611]. “Rogerus de Mortuomari…et dominæ Isabellæ uxoris meæ” donated property to Kington St Michael by undated charter, witnessed by “Philippo de Mortuomari…”[612]. An order dated [Apr] 1225 delayed repayment from "Peter fitz Herbert and Isabella his wife" of a "debt of Henry de Ferrers brother of the same Isabella"[613]. King Henry III confirmed inheritance of property by "Henricus de Fraxneto" to "Petro filio Herberti et Isabelle uxori eius" dated [Jun] 1232[614]. Piers & his first wife had two children: a) HERBERT FitzPiers of Blaenllyfni (-before 27 May 1248). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. b) REYNOLD FitzPiers (-4/5 May 1286). "Reginald son of Peter" was granted rights in "demesne lands in Lechamstede, co. Berks" dated 26 Sep 1257[615]. for Medieval Genealogy. -
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    Peter FitzHerbert, also known as Piers FitzHerbert, (died 1235) Lord of Blenlevenny, was a 13th and 14th century nobleman and Sheriff of Yorkshire. FitzHerbert was one of the Counsellors named in Magna Carta in 1215. He was the son of Herbert FitzHerbert and Lucy of Hereford. Life FitzHerbert was the son of Herbert FitzHerbert and Lucy of Hereford. FitzHerbert gained the title of Lord of the Honour of Brecknock and was made Governor of Pickering Castle, Yorkshire and the Sheriff of Yorkshire by King John of England. FitzHerbert is listed as one of the Counsellors named in Magna Carta in 1215. He inherited, through his mother, a thrid interest in the barony of Miles Fitz Walter of Gloucester in 1219. FitzHerbert's castles of Blenlevenny and Castell Dinas were sacked by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth and Richard Marshal, 3rd Earl of Pembroke in October 1233. He died in 1235 and was buried at Reading Abbey, Yorkshire. Marriage and issue FitzHerbert married Alice, the daughter of Robert fitzRoger, Lord of Warkworth and Clavering and Margaret de Chesney, they had the following issue: 1.) Herbert FitzPiers (died 1248), succeeded by his brother Reginald. 2.) Reginald FitzPiers, married firstly Alice, daughter and heir of William de Standford, had issue and married Joan, widow of Ingram de Percy, daughter and heir of William de Fortibus and Maud de Ferrers, had further issue. 3.) Lucy FitzPiers, married William de Ros of Helmsley, had issue. He married secondly, Isabel, the widow of Roger Mortimer of Wigmore, the daughter of Walchelin de Ferriers of Oakham. They had no issue.

    Piers married FitzRobert, Alice on 28 Nov 1203 in Clavering, Essex, England. Alice (daughter of FitzRichard, Sir Robert and de Chesney, Lady Margaret) was born on 12 Apr 1185 in Warkworth Castle, Warkworth, Northumberland, England; died on 12 Apr 1225 in Blaenllyfni Castle, Bwlch, Breconshire, Wales; was buried after 12 Apr 1225 in Breconshire, Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. FitzPiers, Lucy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1207 in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England; died on 29 Sep 1266 in Yorkshire, England; was buried on 29 Sep 1266 in Kirkham Abbey, Kirkham, Yorkshire, England.

    Piers married de Ferrers, Lady Isabel Millicent in 1225. Isabel was born on 28 Feb 1166 in Oakham Hall, Oakham, Rutland, England; was christened after 28 Feb 1166 in Tutbury Castle, Tutbury, Staffordshire, England; died on 6 May 1252 in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England; was buried on 7 May 1252 in Chapel of St John The Baptist Hospital, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 4.  FitzPiers, Lucy Descendancy chart to this point (3.Piers3, 2.Herbert2, 1.Sibylla1) was born in 1207 in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England; died on 29 Sep 1266 in Yorkshire, England; was buried on 29 Sep 1266 in Kirkham Abbey, Kirkham, Yorkshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Appointments / Titles: Baroness of Ros
    • FSID: LBHB-XW7

    Notes:

    Baroness de Ros
    Daughter of Piers FitzHerbert of Blaen Llyfni, Breconshire, Wales and Alice FitzRobert, daughter of Robert FitzRoger of Warkworth, Northumbria. They were married before 24 Jan 1234 and had six sons and two daughters.

    Their son Robert Robert de Ros of Helmsley, Yorkshire, born before 1237, was the grandson of Sir Robert de Ros, one of the twenty-five barons who guaranteed the observance of Magna Carta, and Isabel of Scotland, an illegitimate daughter of William the Lion, King of the Scots, by a daughter of Robert Avenel.
    Robert was the son of Sir William de Ros (died c.1264/5) and Lucy FitzPeter, the daughter of Peter FitzHerbert and Alice FitzRoger. He had five brothers, Sir Peter, Sir William, Sir Alexander, Sir Herbert, and John, and two sisters, Lucy and Alice.

    Family/Spouse: de Ros, Sir William I. William was born in 1192 in Helmsley, Yorkshire, England; died on 23 Dec 1264 in Yorkshire, England; was buried on 23 Dec 1264 in Kirkham Abbey, Kirkham, Yorkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. de Ros, William II  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1244 in Ingmanthorpe, Yorkshire, England; died on 28 May 1310 in Yorkshire, England; was buried on 28 May 1310 in Greyfriars, York, Yorkshire, England.