Hi James,
Thanks for the interesting post. You have me a bit confused however,
with the de la Haye family. Here's what I have, please point out where
you think this may be incorrect:
1. Ranulf de la Haye, the seneschal of Robert count of Mortain.
Witness to the charter of foundation of the abbey of Lessay on 14 July
1080, together with his son Robert. Married a daughter of Richard,
called Turtin Haldup,
2. Robert de la Haye, one of Henry I's new men. Given lands forfeited
in Sussex by William de Ansleville, known as the honour of Halnaker.
Acquired the Lincolnshire barony of Colswein by marriage with his
daughter Muriel, by whom he had two sons, Richard and Ralph. In 1105,
he gave, with his wife's approval, to Lessay, seven churches in
England. In 1118, at the time of the Lindsay Survey, holding lands in
Lincolnshire. In 1123 confirmed the gifts to Lessay of Richard, called
Turstin Haldup and Eudo his son the founders of that abbey, and his
own gifts. Confirmed by Henry I in 1126.
3. Ralph de la Hay, younger son of Robert. Given the lands of Ansgot
de Burwell by Henry I which had escheated to the crown. In 1162,
Ricardo de Haia and Radulfo de Haia witnessed the charter of William
de Sancto Johanne, Robert his brother and Olive his wife giving the
abbey of the Holy Trinity, Luzerne (Lucerna) and the canons regular
there serving God, the site of the abbey, and the church of St. Jean.
4. Robert de la Haye, presumably son of Ralph de la Haye. Was holding
Burwell in 1204, when he gave 200 jars [jars of what?] to king John to
have a market at Burwell. Presumably gave up his French lands.
5. Ralph de la Haye, presumably son of Robert, was holding Burwell in
1234. Married firstly Eustache Trian and secondly Isabel de Montague.
He died in 1254.
There may be another Ralph between 3 and 4.
Regards,
John