Devereux Treasurers of Normandy

General Info Crest DNA Study Normandy & Origins Will. Devereux (1037-1110) Treasurers of Normandy Brecon & Bredwardine Walt. Devereux (1070-1130) Walt. Devereux (1105-1165) Elnodestune & Putley John Devereux (1137-1187) Lyonshall & Bodenham Frome Whitechurch Staunton Wexford, Ire. Early Images 1st Earl of Essex 1st Earl Images 2nd Earl of Essex Illegitimate Son of 2nd Earl 2nd Earl Images 3rd Earl of Essex 3rd Earl Images Moses d'Evreux Maryland 1 Maryland 2 Maryland 3 Devericks 1 Devericks 2a Devericks 2b Devericks 2 Images Devericks 3a Devericks 3b Devericks 3 Images Devericks Wills Connecticut Conn Images1 Conn Images2 Conn Images3 Conn Images4 Massachusetts Barbados Random Photos References



1. Gilbert Devereux, ~1068 to before 1128

Gilbert Devereux was probably the eldest son of William Devereux, and grandson of William d'Evreux (son of the Archbishop of Rouen). The history of the foundation of Sainte-Barbe (circa 1120) indicated he was born of a clerical and military family. Gilbert was a precentor of the church at Rouen. He rose to serve Henry I as chaplain and treasurer, and as such was part of the early form of the Exchequer in Normandy. Through this position he held lands in Lieuvin and pays d’Auge. These lands passed with the position of Treasurer to his sons.

He married an unknown woman and had children: William, Robert, unknown son, unknown son, Richard, and Thomas Devereux.

Gilbert Devereux died before 1128 and was buried at Saint Barbara. After his death one of his sons donated land in Baiocassino to the Priory of Saint Barbara for his soul.

 

2a. William Devereux, ~1088 to aft 1128

William became Treasurer of Normandy on the death of his father in the mid-1120’s. He held the position until he retired from the worldly vices of court, and took the religious habit in a hermitage in the forests near Breteuil (in the Eure). In 1128 the Canons of the convent of Eu were called by Rabel, who had married Agnes, sister of Maurice and Robert Stigand. Rabel gave all the lands he had on the right bank of the Dive. It was then that St. Barbara became a Priory. William, having joined two religious orders, was placed at the head of these canons at Sainte-Barbe in 1128. He was favored by John, Bishop of Lisieux (1107 to 1141); and Arnoul, Bishop of Lisieux (1141 to 1181).

Devereux refused the title of abbot, and having satisfied the title and functions of Prior, gave all his attention to this property. This priory was soon to become very rich, thanks to considerable donations he received in France and England. William collected the fees of St. Stephen's Church Mesnil-Mauger in pays d’Auge; established canons, like those of St. Barbara, both in Rouen at Coutances in England; and made three trips to Rome receiving the Popes benevolence towards his house. This Prior enjoyed such consideration that Arnoul, Bishop of Lisieux, on preparing to go to Jerusalem in 1147, entrusted him with the care of his diocese. This bishop, Arnoul, provided the funeral oration of William.

During his time at Saint Barbara and before 1133, Devereux lands in Lieuvin and the pays d’Auge were granted to the priory, for the soul of his father, Gilbert. These grants were confirmed by King Stephen in 1137. Two of his brothers would follow him to Sainte-Barbe.

 

2b. Robert Devereux, ~1090 to 1130

He became Treasurer of Normandy in 1128 when his brother became Prior of Saint Barbara in pays d’Auge. He was still Treasurer upon his death in 1130. He gave rise to the Devereux family of Bredwardine, Brecon, Kington, and Cornwall.

 

2c. ? Devereux, ~1092 to aft 1130

He became Treasurer of Normandy upon the death of his brother Robert in 1130. He gave up the office before 1137 to follow his brother, William, at Saint-Barbe.

 

2d. ? Devereux, ~1094 to aft 1137

He became Treasurer of Normandy about 1137 after his brother retired to Saint-Barbe. He held the office only a short while before he also retired to Saint-Barbe.

 

2e. Richard Devereaux, ~1096 to 1141

He was a canon of Rouen cathedral. He became Treasurer of Normandy upon the retirement of his older brother. He appears under 15 January 1141 in the obituary of Hereford cathedral.

7 B of Ides.             Death of the Dean Archemari; And the monks and priests, Richard Evreux and Osbert; And Aubrey de Vere, father of William, Bishop of Hereford; And William, assistant chaplain of St. John. And Thomas Frewine: gave the rent of two shillings in Pipewalle on the same day of the death of Henry, Archdeacon of Hereford; gave the chapter 10 shillings, an annual income, distributed among the choir of the canons and Clerics in the service of his anniversary; and to the Canons, namely, a half mark, and the Clerics forty shillings for Roger his father.

2f. Master Thomas Devereux, ~1100 to after 1165

Thomas Devereux was a Canon of Rouen in 1165 and later. He was possibly the son of one of the brothers identified above (most likely Robert or Richard).