33rd Generation


Family of Henry de Ferrers (5074) & Joan Hoo

5325. William de Ferrers. Born ca 1373 in Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire. William was baptized in Hoo Manor, Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire, on 23 Apr 1373. William died on 18 May 1445 in Woodham Ferrers, Essex. Buried in Ulverscroft Priory.

William, fifth Baron Ferrers of Groby. In 1394 he attended King Richard II in Ireland. In 1399 he gave his assent to to the secret imprisonment of that king.

William first married Philippa de Clifford (4897) , daughter of Roger de Clifford (4715) (10 Jul 1333-13 Jul 1389) & Maud de Beauchamp (4596) (ca 1335-ca Jan 1402/3). Born ca 1371 in Brough Castle, Westmoreland. Philippa died in 1441.

Their children include:
5156 i. Henry de Ferrers (ca 1390/1395-1463)
5157 ii. Sir Thomas de Ferrers
5158 iii. John de Ferrers
5159 iv. Elizabeth de Ferrers

William second married Margaret de Montagu (5107) , daughter of John de Montagu (4843) (ca 1350-5 Jan 1399/1400) & Maud Francis (ca 1360-bef 5 Aug 1424).


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