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In the research of the Hussey family for this book an attempt was made to observe both "old style" and "new style" of calendar reckoning.
Dates given in "The Hussey Millennium" are recorded as found with a sincere hope that the earlier chroniclers also observed the
difference between the two systems of recording time.

Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, on the advice of his astronomers, corrected the difference between the equinox and the calendar by decreeing
that ten days be dropped from the calendar in that year so that October 5, 1582 became October 15, 1582. At the same time he created the
leap year system. These corrections narrowed the gap between the calendar and the solar year to only 26.3 seconds per year, but it did not
bring together time-keeping in the various nations of the world.

The Roman Catholic nations of Europe adopted the Gregorian calendar almost immediately. Various German states kept the Julian
Calendar until 1700. Great Britain did not change to the Gregorian until 1752. Thus the American colonies recorded dates in a different
manner under the "old system" from what we use today under the "new system." And thus about 75% of the time period covered in "The
Hussey Millennium" is reckoned in "old style."

March 25 was New Year's Day in England and her colonies in the seventeenth century. "It is at once a blunder and a crime to alter such
dates to suit a calendar which our forefathers did not use," wrote Charles Henry Pope in "Pioneers of Massachusetts." "Their style was
just exactly 'old style' and not at all 'new style.' From January 1 to March 25, during which some other nations used the new year number,
they often wrote a double date; as '3 February, 1621-22; but February was still 'moneth 12' and even '24 March' was in the old year,
although the month (by anticipation of 'day 25') New Year's Day was 'moneth 1'."
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"The Hussey Millinneum" has nothing to do with Y2K or the Year 2000. The name was given to this manuscript in 1941 at the
beginning of this research while I was a junior at Texas Tech College [later University.] I discovered that the earliest documented bearer
of the Hussey surname was in AD 940. The 1,000 years that followed was accordingly "The Hussey Millennium."

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By family tradition the English Husseys were Normans, earlier
Danes, and prior to that, Scandinavians who had invaded
northern France and, settling there, adapted to French language
and customs.

According to Stapleton's "Rotulli Scaccarii Normanniae,"
Osbert de Hozu, who was living in England in 1180, was so
named for le Hozu, a fief in the parish of Grand Quevilly near
Rouen, France. Adella Whitney Olney, a genealogist of
Niland, California, suggests that the name may be derived from
Heusse in the department of La Manche, France. In an old
account of the Hussey family the name is said to have been
Touasi de Hosa. German and French versions render it as de
Hoese and de Hosey. In early medieval England the name
Hussey was usually spelled Hose. In the Latin form it was
Hosatus. During the thirteenth century it tended to evolve into
Hoese, later to Huse and Husee and ultimately to Hussey.

The Hussey family, after the conquest, was seated in
Dorsetshire, according to "Directory of Ancestral Heads of
New England Families, 1620-1700" by Frank P. Holmes.
Members of the family were frequently found in the early
records of Berkshire, Wiltshire and Somersetshire, according to
"Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire"
by Charles Thornton Libby.

A boot frequently appears in the various coats of arms of the
Hussey families. It is suggested by John Horace Round in his
"The King's Serjeants" [1911] that it was the boot or "hose"
that gave the family its name. It is noted that the Husseys
traditionally were boot butlers to the kings of England, and it is
also noted that the Husseys were wine stewards to the royal
families. [For details, see Berkshire section.]

If it could be found in Round's scholarly research where a
Hussey, a Hose, a de la Huse or a Hosatus served a king who
drank wine from a boot, then all the problems as to the source
of the Hussey name could be solved in one fell swoop [or
swallow.]

The earliest claimed progenitor of the Hussey family in
Normandy is Hugh Hussey who in 1014 was married to a
daughter of the third Earl of Normandy, who is conjectured to
be a descendant of Rollo of Normandy.

It is believed that children born to Hugh Hussey include:

William Hussey    born about 1030
Walter Hussey     born about 1035
John Hussey        born about 1040
Hubert Hussey    born about 1045

William Hussey, believed to be a son of Hugh Hussey, was
born about 1030 in Normandy. It is presumed that he
accompanied William the Conqueror in his invasion of
England and participated in the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It
is suggested that he held land in Somersetshire, probably
Sanford manor, as his portion of the spoils of conquest. He
and his brother, Walter Hussey were listed as residents of
Somersetshire in 1080 living in the vicinity of Bath, according
to "Domesday Book." Twenty years after the Battle of
Hastings King William I [the Conqueror] ordered the survey
which later became known as "Domesday Book" probably to
record the fiscal rights of the king in matters of income and
taxation. In a sense it was a census because it listed the
Norman noblemen and some of their sub-tenants.

It is believed that children born to William Hussey include:

Hugh Hussey born about 1070

Hugh Hussey, believed to be a son of William Hussey, was
born about 1070 probably at Sanford manor, Somersetshire.
He is identified as the progenitor of Henry Hussey in "History
of Berkshire." He is believed to have held land in Sussex in
1100.

Children born to Hugh Hussey include:

Henry Hussey born about 1110
Hugh Hussey born about 1115
Walter Hussey born about 1118
William Hussey born about 1120

Henry Hussey, son of Hugh Hussey, was born about 1110,
probably at Sanford manor, according to "Complete
Peerage." He was married about 1145 to Avice Tisun,
daughter of Adam Tisun. Henry Hussey was a witness to a
charter of King Henry II restoring Cannings manor April 13,
1149. He and his brother, William Hussey, were witnesses to a
deed of the Earl of Essex about 1150, according to
"Manuscripts of the Bishop of London." Henry Hussey
founded the Premonstatensian Abbey of Dureford in Sussex in
1169, and he founded a leper colony at Harting manor. Henry
Hussey gave the chapel of Standen manor to the Abbey of
Dureford about 1171.

About 1173 Henry Hussey made a grant of tithes at "Littetuna"
[probably Littleton Paynell manor in Wiltshire] to the House of
St. Martin of Jumielles [or Jumieges] in the Diocese of Bayeau.
The grant, which has now lost its seal, reads:

"Sciant tam praesentes quam future, quod ego,
Henricus Huse, assensu et praecepto domini mei,
Henrici Regis, pro salute animae meae, et patris mei,
et matris meae, et predecessorum meorum, reddidi
et concessi ecclesiae Santi Matini de Duobus
Genellis, et monachis ibi Deo servientibus, decinam
totius dominici mei de Littetuna, quam monachi
praedicti habuerant antiquitus ex donatione Adae
Senioris de Port. Quare volo, ut ipsi eam habeant
plenarie quiete, et pacifice. Quare hanc cartam
sigilli mei munimine confirmo. Hiis testibus: Alano
de Novavilla, Hugone de Gundevilla, Hugone Huse,
Willelmo Huse, Robert Clerico Huse, Alexandro de
Poterna, Arone de Poterna, Richardo de Chivetuna,
et pluribus allis."

Henry Hussey also held Standen Hussey [or South Standen]
manor, receiving the property because of his support of King
Henry II, according to "History of Berkshire." He and his
son, Geoffroy Hussey were involved in the "tenancy of
Stapleford manor and in the breach of Southampton" about
1175, according to "History of Wiltshire."

When King Richard I [the Lionhearted] came to power in
1189, he immediately organized the Third Crusade to wrest the
Holy Land from the infidels. Henry Hussey, in spite of his
advanced age and probably to make a good impression upon
the new king, joined the expedition. Before he left he deeded
the rent from a mill at Littleton, Wiltshire to Dureford Abbey,
according to "History of Wiltshire."

The army sailed by sea in the fall of 1190 with a plan to winter
on the island of Sicily in the Mediterranean. Henry Hussey
died about 1191 in the Holy Land, either in battle or because of
the hardships of the crusade, according to "Complete
Peerage."

Children born to Henry Hussey and Avice Tisun Hussey
include:

Henry Hussey born about 1147
William Hussey born about 1150
Geoffroy Hussey born about 1155

Henry Husey, son of Henry Hussey and Avice Tisun Hussey,
was born about 1147 in Sussex. Upon the death of his father
he inherited Standen Hussey manor. He was married about
1172 to Clementina de Port, daughter of John de Port. About
1191 he confirmed the deed of his father of "15s rent from a
mill in Littleton" to Dureford Abbey, according to "History of
Wiltshire." In the charter he mentioned his wife, "Clemence,
daughter of John de Port" and his mother. In 1211 Henry
Hussey relinquished title, "by fine" of land in Averham that
was transferred to the Abbot of Rufford. The condemned land
adjoined that of his uncle, William Tisun, and dispute arose as
to whether the land being transferred took in some of the
property of William Tisun.

Henry Hussey held Upton manor, Buckinghamshire in 1210,
according to "History of Buckinghamshire." He also held
property in Wiltshire in 1204, as evidenced in the "Great Roll
of Pipe." The entry read:

"Henricus Hose debet cm. pro habenda recognitione
sicut continetur in rotulo iijo. set respondet in
Wiltesir."

Henry Hussey died about 1211. Children born to him and
Clementina Port Hussey are believed to include:

William Hussey born about 1175
Henry Hussey born about 1177
Hugh Hussey born about 1180

William Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Clementina de Port
Hussey, was born about 1175. He inherited his father's
holdings, including Upton manor in Buckinghamshire,
according to "History of Buckinghamshire." It is believed
that he died about 1217, perhaps unmarried. His brother and
heir, Henry Hussey inherited Standen Hussey manor. William
Hussey is not mentioned in "Complete Peerage," perhaps
because of his short tenure.

Henry Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Clementina de Port
Hussey, was born about 1177. Upon the death of his brother,
William Hussey he inherited Standen Hussey manor.
"Complete Peerage" shows him receiving it as an heir of his
father. Title to Upton manor had been transferred to him in
1211. He was married about 1200 to Cecily de Stanton,
daughter of Emma de Stanton, according to "Honors and
Knights' Fees" by Thomas Henry Farrer.

In 1213 Henry Hussey gave 100 marks [67 pounds sterling] to
obtain his father's land in Wiltshire. He joined the rebellion
against the inept and unpopular King John, was arrested and all
his lands were confiscated. When King Henry III came to the
throne after the death of King John in 1216 the property of
Henry Hussey in Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire and
Nottinghamshire were returned to him. In 1219 Henry Hussey
"rendered account of two marks for one knight's fee [or
smallest fief granted by the king] in Littleton," according to
"History of Wiltshire."

On May 4, 1227 King Henry III confirmed to Cecily de
Stanton Hussey Eling manor, Southampton [later called
Hampshire], according to "Records of the College,
Winchester." On May 5, 1229 Henry Hussey and Cecily de
Stanton Hussey were defendants in an assize [court trial] held
at Winchester regarding a dam they had built on their property.
Henry Hussey was a witness to the grant of a mill at Ford,
Somersetshire about 1230, according to "Calendar of State
Papers."

Henry Hussey died before April 1, 1235. On April 29, 1235
Cecily de Stanton Hussey "who was the wife of Henry Huose"
had livery of Eling manor in the 19th year of the rule of King
Henry III. She died before May 16, 1236. In 1376 it was
recorded in "Patent Rolls" that Henry Hussey had received
Eling manor from Sir Ralph Carroys and later transferred it to
Sir Hugh Carroys. Dates of the transfers were not given.

Children born to Henry Hussey and Cecily de Stanton Hussey
include:

Henry Hussey born about 1202
Matthew Hussey born about 1204

Henry Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Cecily de Stanton
Hussey, was born about 1202. He was married about 1222,
wife's name unknown. He died about 1226. Children born to
him include:

Maud Hussey born about 1224

Maud Hussey, daughter of Henry Hussey, was born about
1224. She received a carucate [a measure of land that could be
worked by a yoke of oxen annually] in 1238 from her uncle
Matthew Hussey. In that year the sheriff of Wiltshire was
ordered by royal writ to enforce the surrender by Matthew
Hussey of the land which formerly belonged to Henry Hussey,
her grandfather.

She was married about 1244 to William Paynell. In 1253
William Paynell and Maud Hussey Paynell were granted
Littleton manor which had "been taken into the King's hand"
after the death of Matthew Hussey. In 1255 William Paynell
"held one fee in Little Pannell, owing castle guard service at
Devizes Castle," according to "History of Wiltshire." He
died about 1300.

Children born to William Paynell and Maud Hussey Paynell
include:

William Paynell born about 1246
John Paynell born about 1250

William Paynell, son of William Paynell and Maud Hussey
Paynell, was born about 1246, probably in Wiltshire. He died
in 1317 and Littleton Paynell manor passed to his younger
brother, John Paynell.

John Paynell, son of William Paynell and Maud Hussey
Paynell, was born about 1250, probably in Wiltshire. He was
married about 1275, wife's name Eve. He died in 1319 and 2/3
of Littleton Paynell manor passed to his daughter Maud
Paynell and 1/3 passed to his widow. John Paynell participated
in the Siege of Carlaverock in 1300 under John Lord Hastings,
second Lord of Abergavenny, who after the death of John
Paynell acquired Littleton Paynell manor.

Matthew Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Cecily de Stanton
Hussey, was born about 1205, probably in Wiltshire. He was
married probably in the latter part of 1234 to Agnes de
Saunford, daughter of Hugh de Saunford and Joan de
Saunford. Marriage of Agnes de Saunford had been arranged
in November 1233 to Robert Lupus, but on April 5, 1234 her
mother paid a fine of 40 marks "and received license for Agnes
to marry whom she pleased," according to "Complete
Peerage." The fine was reduced by 20 marks shortly
afterwards at the request of John de Plessis who had married
the older sister of Agnes de Saunford. Joan de Saunford was
pardoned the remaining 20 marks of the find December 1,
1237.

"History of Buckinghamshire" records that "Walter Hussey
[sic] was married to Agnes de Sanford, daughter of Hugh de
Sanford." When Hugh de Saunford died in the latter part of
1234 Matthew Hussey received tenancy of Missenden manor in
Buckinghamshire which his father-in-law had held. On April
9, 1235 Matthew Hussey paid 500 marks for livery of his
father's estate. He held the "fee of Littleton" in 1235,
according to "Wiltshire Feet of Fines." Upon the death of his
mother in 1236 Matthew Hussey inherited on May 14, 1236
additional property which included Eling manor. In 1238 the
sheriff of Wiltshire was ordered by royal writ to enforce the
surrender by Matthew Hussey to his niece, Maud Hussey a
caracute [about 100 acres] of land which had belonged to her
grandfather Henry Hussey. On August 11, 1239 Matthew
Hussey gave a "tithe of 10s" to the church at West Lavington,
Wiltshire, according to "History of Wiltshire."

In 1242-43 Matthew Hussey held three fees in Harting manor,
Sussex of the Earl of Arundel. In 1244 he granted to the Abbot
of Dureford land in South Moreton, Shalbourne and Sandon
manors in Berkshire; Ham and Hungerford manors in
Buckinghamshire and the chapelry of Standen Hussey manor
in Wiltshire, along with other property. In 1252 he had a grant
from King Henry III of free warren [small game hunting
rights] in Harting manor.

On February 6, 1252-53 the sheriff and coroners of
Buckinghamshire and Kent were ordered "to proceed with the
partition of the lands that had belonged to Joan de Saunford in
Missenden manor, etc, descending by hereditary right to Hugh
de Plessis, son of John de Plessis, Earl of Warwick, and to
Agnes, wife of Matthew Hose, the other heir of said Joan,"
according to "Complete Peerage." Matthew Hussey would
appear to have been living at that time and was certainly alive
January 9, 1252-53, but died before February 14 of that year.
On February 27, 1253 King Henry III instructed the escheators
in Berkshire, Sussex and Wiltshire to "sow the lands late of
Matthew Hussey which are in the King's hand and the wardship
whereof belongs to the King," according to "Calendar of
Liberate Rolls."

"Agnes, late wife of Matthewe Huse, in her widowhood, gave 3
1/2 virgates of land in Missenden manor to Missenden Abbey,
with consent of her son and heir, Henry Huse," according to
"Missenden Abbey Records." It is believed that Agnes de
Saunford Hussey died about 1268.

Children born to Matthew Hussey and Agnes de Saunford
Hussey include:

Henry Hussey born August 1, 1240
Mark Hussey born about 1243

Henry Hussey, son of Matthew Hussey and Agnes de Saunford
Hussey, was born August 1, 1240, according to "Complete
Peerage." He appeared as a 13-year-old on August 1, 1253 at
the Feast of St. Peter ad vincula, "the son and heir of Matthew
Hoese who held Harting manor, Sussex and who was son and
heir of Cecily Hoese, deceased, who held lands at Eling,
Hampshire."

On March 3, 1252-53 the lands and marriage of Henry Hussey
were granted in custody to John Maunsell, "provost of Beverly
and treasurer of York," shortly after the death of his father. On
January 9, 1252-53 there had been a ratification of covenants
made between John Maunsell and Matthew Hussey regarding a
marriage between Henry Hussey and Joan le Fleming, daughter
of Alard le Fleming and Emma Maunsell le Fleming, sister to
John Maunsell, according to "Honors and Knights' Fees."
Alard le Fleming held Pulborough manor in Sussex and
Sapperton manor in Gloucestershire. There was also included
in the agreement an arrangement where John Maunsell would
find a suitable husband for an unnamed daughter of Matthew
Hussey.

Henry Hussey witnessed a land charter October 8, 1259,
according to "Knights of Edward I." He and some friends
were arrested for hunting in the king's private domain in
Bernwood Forest. They received a pardon for their trespass
February 14, 1262-63. On September 16, 1264 he received
orders with others to come with horses and arms to Pevensy,
Sussex to guard the coast during the Barons War. After the
Battle of Evesham in Worcestershire fought on August 4, 1265
Henry Hussey led forces which captured Belaune manor,
Hampshire and restored it to Sir Nicholas de Vaux, according
to "Knights of Edward I." After the defeat of the barons
under Simon de Montford, Earl of Leicester, "the king's
enemy," Henry Hussey seized Chauton manor at Finchesdon,
Hampshire "for the use of Prince Edward." He was ordered to
"cede Porchester Castle" in the service of King Edward I
November 24, 1265. He was listed as the owner of lands near
Winchester, Hampshire February 27, 1266.

On April 9, 1266, at the instance of Prince Edward, he had
license to enclose a place at Harting manor "with dike and wall
of stone and lime and to crenellate the same." Henry Hussey
was listed as the owner of lands at Winchelsea, Sussex
February 27, 1266. On January 30, 1267-68 he and Robert de
Rogate, the king's serjeant, an officer below the rank of knight
who enforced the commands of the court, received a grant of a
yearly fair at Rogate, Sussex.

In 1270 he held Standen Hussey manor, according to "History
of Wiltshire." On December 12, 1270 he witnessed the
charter of Queen Eleanor. On August 29, 1271 he had a grant
of a weekly market at Harting manor and a yearly fair there.
At that time he and his heirs received free warren in his
demesne lands in Harting manor, Sussex; Freefolk manor,
Hampshire; Tidworth manor, Hampshire and Wiltshire; South
Moreton manor, Berkshire; Missenden manor,
Buckinghamshire; Chiggeshul manor, Chilteston manor, Deane
manor and Stourmouth manor in Kent and Standen manor in
Berkshire and Wiltshire.

In 1275 the heirs of Henry le Fleming, brother of Alard le
Fleming, were named as Henry Hussey and Joan le Fleming
Hussey and Walter de L'Isle and his wife, Florence le Fleming
de L'Isle, sister to Joan le Fleming. Joan le Fleming Hussey
died about 1278 "when liberties at Rudgwick manor in Sussex
were claimed by Walter de L'Isle and Florence de L'Isle and
Henry Husee," according to "Honors and Knights' Fees."
This Henry Hussey was the son of Henry Hussey and the heir
to his mother's property. Queen Eleanor, the Spanish wife of
King Henry VIII, was holding half of the inheritance because
Henry Hussey was under age. In 1281 Walter de L'Isle
acknowledged a debt of 11 pounds yearly to Queen Eleanor
during the minority of Henry Hussey. The queen apparently
had the warship of Henry Hussey so far as the administration
of the succession to Henry le Fleming was concerned.

Henry Hussey was summoned for military service from
December 12, 1276 to June 14, 1287 probably in the service of
King Edward I in his invasion of Wales. He was summoned
"to serve against the Welsh and will serve in person" July 1,
1277. He was summoned again in 1282, "but being infirm,
makes fine." He was summoned to Parliament at Shrewsbury,
Shropshire and "attended the king" at Shrewsbury June 18,
1283. On July 16, 1287 he "had a protection on going to
Wales on the king's service," according to "Complete
Peerage." On May 17 he was constable of Porchester Castle.

It is believed that Henry Hussey was remarried in 1279, wife's
name Margaret. On August 3, 1279 there was "a commission
touching persons who assaulted Margaret Husee and her men
at Figeldean, Wiltshire while they and their possessions were in
the king's special protection."

On February 25, 1279-80 the sheriff of Wiltshire was ordered
to deliver Henry Hussey from prison, "the King for 100 pounds
pardoned his trespass in taking a doe; but this order was
vacated, Henry having been charged therewith on justice-roll in
Hampshire. On June 4, 1280 Henry Husee was pardoned 50
marks of the 100 pounds for which he was lately amerced for
trespass of the forest out of regard for his dear wife, Margaret,
and was ordered to pay 100 marks to the Friar Preachers,
London, towards the building of their new church." On
November 5, 1280 Henry Hussey "had a protection on going
beyond seras," according to "Complete Peerage." On October
16, 1288 "Henry Husee was to be acquitted 50 marks of the
100 marks fine by the justices of Hampshire for trespass of the
forest, as the King in the 8th year acquitted Henry of 50 marks
in consideration of the King's kinswoman, Margaret, Henry's
wife."

Apparently Margaret Hussey died in 1279, perhaps as the result
of the assault upon her party. Henry Hussey was remarried
almost immediately, for the third time, on November 5, 1280,
wife's name Agnes. He was "summoned to council at
Gloucester" July 15, 1280.

On March 17, 1289 Henry Hussey, as constable of Porchester
Catle, was "to have the needful timber for repairs of the houses
of the castle and renewal of the King's mill from Porchester
Forest." He was ordered to go overseas November 5, 1280.
"He and another were ordered to place Missenden Abbey in
secure financial position," November 26, 1281. "Having made
fine for service in 1282 to King Edward I, he had his scutage
[commutation of the military service due from the holder of a
knight's fee] in Sussex, Wiltshire and Berkshire, February 28,
1286," according to "Knights of Edward I." He went to
Wales for the king July 16, 1287.

Henry Hussey died July 23, 1290, "Sunday, the morrow of St.
Mary Magdalen, in the 18th year of the reign of King Edward
I," according to "Complete Peerage." He held manors of
Standen, Berkshire; Sturmore, Denbighshire, Wales;
Childestone and Checkeshille, Kent; Tuedworth, Wiltshire and
lands in Buckinghamshire, according to "History of
Buckinghamshire." It is believed that he also held property in
Sussex. An inquisition held July 23, 1305 revealed that Henry
Hussey "died seized of Hascombe manor and of the advowson
[right to make appointments] of the church of Hascombe,"
according to "History of Surrey."

"History of Surrey" describes Hascombe manor:

"It was a small parish adjoining to Bromley and
Dunsfold on the east, to Godalming on the west, to
Bramley on the north and to Dunsfold on the south.
The church and manor-house are near together in a
valley or 'comb' from which it may have taken its
name. The manor was inventoried as "1 messuage,
1 mill, 1 toft, 1 carucate and 85 acres of land and
30s rent, with the appurtenances in Bromley,
Danhurst, Hannedon, Faune and Godalming, with
the advowson of the church of Hascombe, which he
had of the gift of Joan, wife of Walter de
Huntingfield with remainder to Catherine, his wife,
who was then living, for her life; remainder to
Henry, son of the said Henry Husee and the heirs of
his body. Henry, son of Mark Husee, is said to be
his next heir, then of the age of six years. The manor
of Hascombe was held of Thomas de Brewos and
Thomas de Wintershull, paying 40s per annum, and
was worth beyond reprises 20s. The other
tenements were held of the Dean and Chapter of
Sarum, and were worth beyond reprises 13s 4d. 35
Edward I [1307] the King granted to Henry Husee
and his heirs free warren in his manors of Danhurst,
Hascombe and Godalming."

"On an inquisition taken after the death of Henry
Husee, it was found that he died on Friday before
the feast of St. Peter in Cathedra in the 5th of
Edward III, anno 1332, seised jointly with Isabel,
his wife, then living, of the manor of Hascombe
with the appurtenances, held of Thomas de Brewos
and Thomas de Wintershull, by the service of 60s.
per annum, worth above reprises 26s, which they
had with other lands in Godalming of the feoffment
of John de Wintershull and others to hold for their
lives, remainders to the heirs of Henry; and that
Henry Husee was his son and heir, of the age of 30
years and more. 7 Richard II, anno 1384, John
Huntercomb was seised of this manor, probably as a
trustee; for in 10 Henry IV, anno 1409, Sir Henry
Husee was found to be seised of it, and of the
advowson of the church. Nicholas Husee presented
to the church in 1463. It appears by the Bishop's
Register, in February 1501-02, that Nicholas Husee
left two daughters his co-heirs, viz. Catherine,
married to Reginald Bray, and Alice Bray, widow."

At Salisbury, Wiltshire in 1298 it was disclosed in an
inquisition that Henry Hussey had held Standen Hussey manor
from Edmund, Earl of Lancaster, brother of the king, "by the
service of one knight's fee which was worth 20 pounds per
annum," according to "Hussey Record."

An inquisition was held at Tudeworth, Wiltshire "on Sunday
next before the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary,
18 Edward I [1290] of the lands and tenements which were of
Henry Husseye:"

"The said Henry Huseye did not hold any lands or
tenements of the king in chief in Wiltshire, but he
held the Manor of Standene Huse of the Earl of
Ferrariis for one knight's fee by knight's service.
And the capital messuage, with the garden, is worth
by the year half a mark. The dove cote is worth per
annum 4s, sum 10s 8d. There are there 300 acres of
arable land and each acre is worth by itself by the
year 4d, sum 100s. Also 10 acres of meadow, and
each acre is worth by itself by the year 18d, sum
15s. There is there a certain several pasture for
oxen, which is worth by the year 10s. There are
there three free tenants who pay by the year one
pound of pepper viz. at the Feast of St. Michael, by
equal portions. Also one free tenant, who pays by
the year one pound of pepper, viz. at the Feast of St.
Michael. There are fifteen customars, who pay by
the year 38s 6d. at three terms of the year, viz. at
Easter, at the Gule of August and at the Feast of St.
Michael, by equal portions. There are there two
cotters, who pay by the year 3s. at the said terms.
The pleas and perquisites of the Court are worth by
the year half a mark. Sum 9 pounds, 19s 2d and one
pound of pepper. The said Henry Huseye held the
Manor of Tudeworth of the Earl Marshall for the
third part of one knight's fee by knight's service.
The capital messuage, with the garden is worth by
the year 4s. There are there 210 acres of arable
land, and each acre by itself is worth 3d, sum 52s
6d. There is there several pasture, which is worth by
the year 3s. There is there a certain free tenant, who
pays by the year 8s. at the four principal terms of the
year. There are five customars, who pay by the year
40s. at the said terms. Also three customars, who
pay by the year 12s at the said terms. The pleas and
perquisites of the Court are worth per annum 4s.
There is there a certain windmill which is worth by
the year 20S, sum 7 pounds, 3s 6d. Henry, son of
the said Henry Huseye, is his next heir and is aged
25 and more."

Agnes Hussey had as temporary assignment of dower August
27, 1290 Standen Hussey manor, according to "History of
Berkshire." She was afterwards dowered in Tidworth manor,
Wiltshire; Moreton manor, Berkshire; Missenden manor,
Buckinghamshire and 1/3 of Freefolk manor, Hampshire,
having renounced her rights in Harting manor and other
manors. She had license June 6, 1300 to marry Piers de
Brewes, "if she would."

Apparently Sir Piers de Brewes was the father of Sir Thomas
de Brewes who was summoned to Parliament in 1348. In 1307
Piers de Brewes was shown as holding North Tidworth manor
"holding in the right of Agnes Husee, his wife" in an
inquisition taken at Upavene, Wiltshire. She received an order
May 3, 1324 to "replevy to her, her woods of Shottewode and
Heywode in Savernake Forest, taken for trespass." Agnes
Hussey de Brewes continued to live April 8, 1326 when she
"had respite of scutage on lands held in dower" in
Buckinghamshire.

Children born to Henry Hussey and Joan le Fleming Hussey
include:

Henry Hussey   born December 21, 1265
John Hussey     born about 1266
Peter Hussey    born about 1267

Henry Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Joan le Fleming
Hussey, was born December 21, 1265, according to
"Complete Peerage." He was shown as age 24 at his father's
death. The king took his homage, and he had livery of his
father's estate August 26, 1290. He was appointed Knight of
the Shire in Sussex in 1290, 1298, 1301, 1307 and 1309,
according to "Knights of Edward I."

By order of the king dated October 23, 1289 Henry Hussey
received a tax rebate. The order read "to acquit Henry, son of
Henry le Hosee, the other heir of Henry le Fleming,
tenant-in-chief of the late king, of 40s scutage for 5th and 10th
years, as the King had learnt from Queen Eleanor, his mother,
that Henry was a minor and in her wardship by the late King's
grant till December 21, 1286."

Henry Hussey was married about 1290, wife's name Isabel. He
was summoned for military service by King Edward I on July
16, 1294 to serve in putting down the rebellion in Gascony and
"to attend the king wherever he might be," according to the
summons. He continued in this capacity also to King Edward
II until October 10, 1325. He was summoned to Parliament
June 24, 1295 and continued in that capacity for the next 30
years. He was known as Lord Hussey from that date forward.

He saw military service against Scotland in 1297, 1299, 1301
and off and on until 1323. He was pardoned April 1, 1300 for
"trespass of venison in Freemantle Forest." He was a knight in
the Rape of Chichester and enrolled for the defense of the coast
in 1296.

On May 10, 1300 he was appointed to hear and judge
complaints and transgressions against the Magna Carta and the
Forest Charter of King Henry III. During this period he held
various assignments in Surrey and Sussex including
Commissioner of Array, Supervisor of Subsidy, Justice and
Commissioner of the Peace.

Henry Hussey "held three knights' fees at Herting and
Chitehurst, value 30 pounds; and one fee at Pulberwe, Sussex,
late of Robert de Tateshale," on July 28, 1303. He and his
heirs had a grant of free warren in their demesne lands in
Danhurst manor, Hascombe manor and Godalming manor,
Surrey on March 4, 1306-07.

On May 3, 1307 reference is made to a carucate of land in
Knighetone, Wiltshire held by Henry Hussey, probably, by the
service of a fourth part of a knight's fee, worth 10 pounds clear
per annum, according to "Hussey Record." He was
summoned February 8, 1308 with "his consort" to attend the
coronation of King Edward II "in the train of the King and
Queen."

Henry Hussey was described as "the son of the elder sister of
Florence, widow of Walter de Insular [de L'Isle] and
co-parencer with her, of Pulburough manor, Sussex" on August
5, 1309. He was ordered "to remain in the North during the
winter campaign" in the war against Scotland on August 30,
1315. He was listed as overlord of Knygttone Paynell manor
in Wiltshire April 6, 1317. He was appointed sheriff of Surrey
and Sussex in 1320. On March 5, 1321-22 he was appointed to
select 400 footmen from Surrey and Sussex to be brought to
Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northumberland.

He was ordered "to go to one of his manors near York to
defend the North against the Scots" November 27, 1322. He
was instructed to "furnish pack saddles in case the army should
advance without the waggon train" April 18, 1323. He was
summoned as a knight of Gloucestershire and Sussex to the
Great Council at Westminster May 9, 1324. He was ordered to
military service in Gascony December 21, 1324.

Henry Hussey died in February 1331-32 at age 66 "on Friday
before St. Peter in cathedra, leaving widow, Isabel, and son and
heir," Henry Husey, who had issue, according to "Knights of
Edward I."

At his death, he held in Sussex Harting manor and half of
Pulburough manor; in Gloucestershire half of Sapperton manor
and Rissington manor; in Berkshire tenements in South
Moreton manor and West Wittenham manor; in
Buckinghamshire a capital messuage in Missenden manor with
the advowson of the abbey jointly owned with Hugh de Plessis;
in Wiltshire Standen Hussey manor and one-half of Tidworth
manor; in Hampshire rents in Freefolk manor jointly with his
wife, Isabel; in Surrey Hascombe manor jointly with his wife,
Isabel; in Kent Stourmouth manor which he had ceded to his
son, Henry Hussey and his wife.

An inquisition was held at Sapperton, Gloucestershire March 8,
1332 regarding the lands in the county formerly held by Henry
Hussey:

"Henry Husse held in his demesne as of fee on the
day he died a moeity of Saperton from the king in
chief by the service of one-fourth part of a knight's
fee. There is there one chief messuage worth
nothing beyond reprises; and 80 acres of arable land
worth 29s. per annum, 3d. per acres; and 6 acres of
several pasture worth 12d. per annum, 2d per acres;
and one acre of meadow worth 18d. per acre; and 10
acres of great wood, the pasture whereof is worth
12d. per annum, and not more because of the shade.
There are there four customary tenants, who pay
26s.8d per annum for their works and services at the
four principal terms of the year in equal portions.
The pleas and perquisites of the court are worth 12d
per annum.

"The said Henry also held, as above, a moeity of
Rusyndon manor from the King in Chief by the
service of one-fourth part of a knight's fee. There is
there one messuage with a garden adjacent, worth
3s. per annum; and 120 acres of arable land worth
40s, 4d per acre; and 4 pounds rents of assize per
annum of free and bond tenants, payable equally at
the said terms. The pleas and perquisites of the
court are worth 2s. per annum. Total, 7 pounds, 4s.
Henry Husse, son of the said Henry is his next heir,
and is age 30 and more."

Also on March 8, 1332 an inquisition was held in Wiltshire to
inventory his property there. Included was Tudeworth manor
"held of the Earl Marshall by knight service" and Standen
manor "held of the Earl of Lancaster by the service of one
knight's fee." The latter property consisted of a court with a
close [land held as private property], a dove cote, 180 acres of
arable land, eight acres of meadow and 60 acres of wood.

Isabel Hussey received as assignment of dower June 10, 1332
to the property of Henry Hussey. It is believed that she was
remarried before January 15, 1336-37 to John Gambone. John
Gambone and Isabel Hussey Gambone filed a complaint
against her son, Henry Hussey for attempting to dispossess
them from their home. The complaint read "that Henry Husee
of Harting demised for 17 years to Isabel lands in South
Standen, etc, extended at 100 pounds, but the said Henry, his
servant and others strove to expel her from the lands, snatched
the writing from her servant, stole her goods, etc." Henry was
tried for the offense January 1536-37 and fined.

Children born to Henry Hussey and Isabel Hussey include:

Henry Hussey born about 1292

Henry Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Isabel Hussey, was
born about 1292. A "Sir Henry Huse, knight," was returned as
Knight of the Shire for Dorsetshire October 11, 1311,
according to "Knights of Edward I." He was married about
1314, wife's name Maud. On their wedding day his father gave
the groom and bride an estate in Kent. Apparently Maud
Hussey died about 1316.

About 1317 Henry Hussey was remarried to Katherine
FitzAlan, daughter of Edmund FitzAlan, second Earl of
Arundel. She was a sister to Richard FitzAlan who became the
third Earl of Arundel.

In "Easter week, 1345" in Risley, Gloucestershire an
inquisition was held on Henry Hussey, and it was determined
that he held a moiety of Saperton manor and a moeity of
Rusyndene manor from the king by knight's service and
nothing else in Gloucestershire. In an inquisition held at
Saperton, Gloucestershire in 1346 mention was made of
reenfoeffing Henry Hussey for life in Saperton manor and
Broderindone [sic] manor, remainder in tail successively to his
sons, Henry Hussey and Richard Hussey, "his heirs by his wife
Catherine," and daughter, Elizabeth Hussey.

In 1348 Henry Hussey and others were commissioned "to
determine whether a wall on a river flowing near the border of
Kent and Sussex, near Knellesflote, should be dismantled,"
according to "Patent Records." Henry Hussey died July 21,
1349, according to "Complete Peerage." He left property in
Gloucestershire, Sussex, Southampton, Surrey, Kent and
Wiltshire.

In an inquisition held August 17, 1349 in Gloucestershire
mentioned is made of Henry Hussey "dying on July 21 last."
Henry Hussey, his grandson and son of Mark Hussey, was
named as his next heir and stated to be age six. Henry Hussey
held Brode Rusyndene manor and Saperton manor except for
an acre of meadow lost as a fine levied in the king's court in
1347. In an inquisition held September 26, 1349 at
Marlborough, Wiltshire it was determined that he held a moeity
of Standen manor and Tudeworth manor.

Katherine FitzAlan Hussey received assignment of dower to
the property October 1, 1349. On August 6, 1350 license was
granted "to Katherine, late the wife of Henry Huse,
tenant-in-chief, to marry whosoever she will of the king's
allegiance," according to "Patent Rolls." She was married
shortly afterwards to Sir Andrew Peverell. According to
"Complete Peerage" she made her will as his widow on
"Sunday after St. Luke" 1375 at Ewhurst, desiring burial at the
monastery at Lewes, Sussex. She gave bequests to the shire of
St. Richard of Chichester, Sussex, to the Friars of Lewes and to
the Friars of Arundel, Sussex, etc, and mentioned "my lord's
cousin, Andrew Peverell." She died in 1375, according to
"History of Gloucestershire." The will was proved in 1376.
On May 23, 1376 the escheator [official who received custody
of property reverting to the crown] of Gloucestershire was
ordered to "take into the King's hand lands late of Katherine,
late wife of Sir Andrew Peverell, who held in dower of Sir
Henry Hussee."

Children born to Henry Hussey and Maud Hussey include:

Mark Hussey born about 1316

Children born to Henry Hussey and Katherine FitzAlan Hussey
include:

Elizabeth Hussey    born about 1318
Henry Hussey         born about 1320
Richard Hussey      born about 1323

Mark Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Maud Hussey, was
born 1316 probably at Harting manor, Sussex. He was married
about 1337, at least before October 18, 1339, to Mrs. Margery
Verdun LeBlount, widow of Sir William LeBlount. At that
time Mark Hussey and Margery Verdun LeBlount Hussey
appointed attorneys in Ireland for two years. She was the
fourth daughter of Sir Theobald Verdun and his first wife,
Maud Mortimer Verdun.

Mark Hussey was knighted before April 1341. At that time he
witnessed a deed as "Sir Mark Hussey."

Sir Theobald Verdun died in 1316, and a fee in Horley manor,
Hornton manor and Avon Dassett manor, was inherited by his
four daughters. Mark Hussey and Margery Verdun LeBlount
Hussey received the fee as her inheritance in 1344, according
to "History of Oxfordshire." They were summoned to be
present at the partition of the Verdun lands August 28, 1343
and had "livery of her purparty" March 1, 1343-44, according
to "Complete Peerage." Her portion included three knight's
fees in Herefordshire, one knight's fee in Derbyshire, one and
one-quarter knight's fee in Shropshire, two and three-quarters
knight's fees in Warwickshire and one knight's fee in
Oxfordshire.

Mark Hussey died before February 10, 1345-46. On that date
the escheator of Kent was ordered to "take into the king's hand
land late of Mark Hussey. On February 23, 1351-52 the
escheator of Sussex was ordered to "take into the king's hand
the lands late of Mark Hussey and to make inquisition touching
these lands and the heir."

Margery Verdun LeBlount Hussey was remarried before
September 10, 1355 to Sir John de Crophull. She died in or
before 1377.

Children born to Mark Hussey and Margery Verdun LeBlount
Hussey include:

Henry Hussey born about 1343

Henry Hussey, son of Mark Hussey and Margery Verdun
LeBlount Hussey, was born about 1343. He was shown as
"age 6 and over" in 1349 at the time of the death of his
grandfather, Henry Hussey. Sir Henry Hussey supported the
opponents of King Richard II in Sussex, according to "The
Loyal Conspiracy" by Anthony Goodman. It seems that the
court was thereafter prejudiced against him.

Although he was proved to be the heir of his father and
grandfather in several inquisitions, Henry Hussey was
wheedled out of his inheritance, in violation of the English
custom of progeniture, according to "Pedigrees from Plea
Records."

His uncle, Henry Hussey inherited Standen Hussey manor,
Freefolk manor, Hascombe manor and Harting manor to the
exclusion of Henry Hussey. Even his mother's portion of the
Verdun lands, which would appear to have been his due, seems
to have been settled during his minority in 1357 on his mother
and her third husband "and the heirs of their bodies." Henry
Hussey took his uncle, Henry Hussey, to court and won the
case, but the king reversed the court's decision July 10, 1367
and "pardoned Sir Henry Hussee for his outlawry," according
to "Patent Rolls."

Henry Hussey was married about 1368, wife's name Margaret.
When she died she was buried in the chancel of St. Mary the
Virgin in the church of Sittingbourne, Kent. He was remarried
about 1370, wife's name Christian.

On May 10, 1372 Henry Hussey gave an assignment of his
rights to Eling manor to William Wykeham, Bishop of
Winchester, expectant on the death of Sir Hugh de Camoys,
who held the property for life. He released his interest in
Paddington manor in 1373 to John de Kyngesfold, according to
"History of Surrey." On August 7, 1374 he nominated
attorneys in Ireland and before October 19, 1377 granted to Sir
John de Arundel the reversion of all lands of his heritage in
Somersetshire, Huntingdonshire, Sussex and Cambridgeshire
"held for life by Elizabeth, who was the wife of Sir Ralph
Spigurnel," according to "Complete Peerage."

In 1385 Henry Hussey, possibly, and others were
commissioned to "inquire about the malefactors who entered
the king's free warren in the Isle of Sheppey, Kent and hunted
therein without license and took away hares, conies, pheasants
and partridges," according to "Patent Rolls."

His uncle, Henry Hussey died in 1384, and in 1393 Henry
Hussey again contested the loss of his inheritance by
instigating a suit against Henry Hussey, his cousin, and son of
Henry Hussey. The suit was filed for recovery of 1/3 of
Harting manor. In the legal proceedings Henry Hussey traced
his lineage through his father and his grandfather for the court,
but again to no avail because his cousin was called into
military service. On the day of the trial Henry Hussey was in
the king's service guarding Sandgate Castle, and, under English
law, had the king's protection for one year.

Henry Hussey apparently gave up the legal struggle to obtain
his inheritance afterwards. In 1407 he was a resident of
Sittingbourne, Kent. He wrote his will January 22, 1407-08
requesting burial in the chancel of St. Mary the Virgin next to
his wife. Among pious bequests he gave 10 shillings for a
pilgrimage to Walsingham and 20 shillings for a pilgrimage to
Bridlinton, Yorkshire and "33s 4d. for masses for the repose of
his soul at Aylsford and Canterbury, Kent. To Mark Hussey,
his son, he bequeathed his coat of armor and his great
silver-handled poniard (dagger) and two horses; he directed
that all his goods wheresoever in Kent should be divided into
three parts of which his "wife, Christian, was to have one part
and my sons and daughters another part, together with the
residue of my own part," according to "Complete Peerage."
It appears that the will was proved in 1408.

Children born to Henry Hussey and Christian Hussey include:

Mark Hussey born about 1360

Mark Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Christian Hussey, was
born about 1360 in Kent. The only record of him found to date
appears in the will of his father, written in 1407, in which he
was appointed co-executor. He appears to have died about
1413, according to "Complete Peerage." He died in Kent in
1421, according to "Hussey Record."

Children born to Mark Hussey include:

John Hussey born about 1385
Nicholas Hussey born about 1387

John Hussey, son of Mark Hussey, was born about 1385,
probably in Sittingbourne, Kent. He was married about 1410,
wife's name Margaret. He was a resident of Sittingbourne in
1451. The administration of his estate was granted to Margaret
Hussey March 1, 1465-66.

Children born to John Husseyand Margaret Hussey include:

Thomas Hussey born about 1412
Mark Hussey born about 1415

Thomas Hussey, son of John Hussey and Margaret Hussey,
was born about 1412, probably at Sittingbourne, Kent. He
appears in a list of gentry in Kent in the time of King Henry
VII. "Thomas Huse, gentleman, and Mark Huse, chaplain,
were brought before the council in 1470," according to
"Complete Peerage."

In 1478 Thomas Hussey sued Sir Roger Lewkenor, Thomas
Hoo and Thomas Basset, believed to be his cousins, regarding
ownership of Harting manor, reviving the legal battle his
great-grandfather Henry Hussey had instigated with the
descendants of Henry Hussey. In the evidence presented by
Thomas Hussey he gave his pedigree back for eight
generations. In his presentment he stated that Harting manor
was given by William Paynell and Maud Hussey Paynell. The
pedigree was adjudged to be correct by "Complete Peerage."
The evidence shows that Thomas Hussey was the son of John
Hussey, who was the son of Mark Hussey, who was the son of
Henry Hussey, who was the son of Mark Hussey, who was the
son of Henry Hussey, who was the son of Henry Hussey, who
was the son of Henry Hussey, who was the son of Matthew
Hussey.

Thomas Hussey obtained a judgment from the court in his
favor, but it was apparently of no avail. According to
"Complete Peerage," Harting manor remained with his
kinswoman, Constance Hussey Lovell. It does not appear that
he gained anything beyond a possible proof that he was
[according to a doctrine which was not then invented] entitled
to any hereditary barony which may be supposed to have been
created by the Writ of 1295. In the same year he brought an
action against "Henry Lovell, esquire and Constance, his wife,
and Reginald Bray and Katherine, his wife" for Standen manor,
Berkshire and tenements in Standen Hussey manor. Judgment
there was also rendered in his favor. Presumably this judgment
was also circumvented by his cousins.

"Having carried the presumable descent of the peerage down to
this point, the editors do not feel justified in pursuing it
further," read a footnote in "Complete Peerage." "The whole
matter is a commentary on the curious fallacy adopted by
lawyers [much later] as to baronies by writ."

The will of "Thomas Huse of Sturminster Castell," possibly,
was deposited with the Dean of Canterbury about 1480,
according to "Dean of Canterbury Records." Nothing more
is known of his descendants.

Mark Hussey, son of John Hussey and Margaret Hussey, was
born about 1415, probably in Sittingbourne, Kent. In 1441 he
appeared as a clerk who was a trustee for Henry Horne in Kent.
In 1470 he appeared as a chaplain "before the council" with his
brother, Thomas Hussey. He was a resident of Canterbury,
Kent in 1480, according to "City of Canterbury
Manuscripts." He was appointed canon and proctor at
"Wodeburghe" [Woodburgh] January 15, 1497, as evidenced in
"Camden Society Publications," Series III, Volume 46. He
died about 1499.

Children born to Mark Hussey are believed to include:

Eliza Hussey born about 1450

Eliza Hussey, "daughter of Mark Hussey of Chilstone,"
believed to be, was born about 1450. She was married about
1470 to William Norton "of Shelwich of Effeversham,"
according to "Visitation of Kent, 1619."

Nicholas Hussey, believed to be a son of Mark Hussey, was
born about 1387, probably at Sittingbourne, Kent. He was
married about 1408 to Mrs. Christian Wigan, a widow.
Nicholas Hussey and Christian Wigan Hussey "of Froyle"
signed a grant in 1413 at Froyle, according to "Complete
Peerage." The grant conveyed to Master John Wykham,
rector at Crundale, "an annuity out of all the lands which lately
Mark Husee of Kent, etc, had of the feoffment of the said
Nicholas Husee in Froyle." Children born to Nicholas Hussey
and Christian Wigan Husey are unknown. A grandson, Peter
Hussey about 1470 released his interest in the estate, according
to "Wiltshire Feet of Fines."

A note in "Complete Peerage" states that the arms of this
family were Barry, ermine and gules. It suggests that "Sussex
Archives Collections," Volume 8, in an article by W. H.
Blaauw on Dureford Abbey contained additional facts about
the Hussey family.

Many individuals in England claim descent from this branch of
the Hussey family. Thomas Hussey, sheriff at Dorchester,
Dorsetshire in 1591 and 1596, stated that he was a descendant
of the founder of Dureford Abbey, Sussex, according to
"History of Dorsetshire."

It is believed that children born to Sheriff Thomas Hussey
include:

Thomas Hussey born in 1599

Thomas Hussey, believed to be a son of Thomas Hussey of
Shapwick, Dorsetshire, was born in 1599 in Dorsetshire. He
enrolled in Magdalen College, Oxford University, June 21,
1616 at age 17. He was married to Anne Cleve about 1620. In
1623 Thomas Hussey and Anne Cleve Hussey and two
daughters were residents of Dorsetshire, according to
"Visitation of Wiltshire, 1623."

Elizabeth Hussey, daughter of Henry Hussey and Katherine
FitzAlan Hussey, was born about 1318. She was married about
1338 to John de Huntingfield. She was mentioned in legal
documents dated October 16, 1346 in which her father
arranged for a portion of his property to be distributed to her in
tail. Of this individual nothing more is known.

Henry Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Katherine FitzAllen
Hussey, was born about 1320. At the death of his brother,
Mark Hussey, about 1344, Henry Hussey was named as the
recipient of his brother's estate, as a temporary arrangement,
but this temporary arrangement lasted for several centuries
despite the efforts of the rightful heir, Henry Hussey when he
obtained his majority and despite the efforts of his descendants
for several generations afterwards.

He was mentioned in an inquisition held in 1346 at Risley,
Gloucestershire in which he was named as an "heir in tail" to
Saperton manor and Brode Rusendene manor. According to
"Complete Peerage," Henry Hussey "after Mark's death on
October 16, 1347, had license to settle the manor of Moreton,
Berkshire and a moeity of the manors of Rissington and
Saperton, Gloucestershire on himself for life, with remainder to
Henry, his son, in tail; to Richard, his son; in tail and then to
his heirs begotten of Katherine, his wife, in perpetuity,
remainder to Elizabeth, his daughter, in tail and to John de
Huntingfield, his son-in-law who married Elizabeth. The fines
following this license are mentioned in the inquisitions upon
Henry Husee, Lord Husee, where Henry, son of Mark, is
returned as heir; and it is further recited that Standen manor,
counties Berkshire and Wiltshire; Freefolk manor, Hampshire;
Hascombe manor, Surrey; Harting manor, Sussex and the
Husee moeity of Pulburough, Sussex were also settled to the
exclusion of Henry, son of Mark. On the death of Walter de
L'Isle in 1352 it was found that he held l/2 of Pulburough
manor jointly with his wife, Joan, remainder to Sir Henry
Husee for life and his son, Henry Husee, and the heirs of his
body."

Henry Hussey was married about 1348 to Elizabeth de Bohun,
daughter of John de Bohun "in the 21st year of the reign of
King Edward III." On September 23, 1349 Henry Hussey
received Moreton manor, Berkshire. He was remarried about
1360, wife's name Ankaret. When Richard Hussey, his
brother, died in 1361 holding Standen manor, Berkshire and
Wiltshire, and Tidworth manor, Wiltshire, these properties
were also conveyed to Henry Hussey.

On July 10, 1367 Sir Henry Hussey was pardoned by the king
"for failure to appear before Him to satisfy Him regarding the
ransom due on account of a dispute over property in Kent with
Henry, son of Sir Mark Hussee, whereof he was convicted at
an assize summoned before them," according to "Patent
Rolls." Sir Henry Hussey had surrendered to Marshalsea
Prison, London, and Henry Hussey obtained the damages
awarded by the assize. On July 11, 1367 a pardon was granted
"to Sir Henry Hussey of the forfeiture of all his goods because
of his outlawry."

On February 10, 1368 Henry Hussey and Ankaret Hussey
deeded Moreton manor to Sir Thomas Hungerford, according
to "Patent Rolls." The manor reverted to the Hussey family
later and was in the hands of Sir Reynold Bray in 1401,
according to "History of Berkshire."

On June 30, 1379 Sir Henry Hussey of Sussex "charged John
Purdieu for trespass," according to "Patent Rolls." On
February 15, 1380 it was recorded in "Patent Rolls" that Sir
Henry Hussey and others "paid damages and a fine to the king
for being disseisors [trespassers] of tenements in Chiddingfold,
Surrey. Henry Hussey died in 1383.

At an inquisition taken at Saperton, Wiltshire October 16, 1383
it was determined:

"Sir Henry Huse died seised, in his demesne as of
fee, of a moiety of Saperton manor, held of the king
as a quarter of a knight's fee, worth 53s.6d yearly.
He also held of the king, by a rent of 12d. to the
escheator, two acres of land in Brode Rusyndon,
worth nothing beyond that rent. Sir Henry died on
Tuesday after St. Bartholomew's Day last. Henry,
his son and heir, was 21 and more on the Feast of
All Souls (November 2) last."

Ankaret Hussey was remarried before May 19, 1384 to
Andrew Hake. It was recorded in "Patent Rolls" in 1384 that
"a fine of 40 pounds due from Ankeretta, late the wife of Sir
Henry Husy of Sussex, for marrying without license, granted to
Thomas atte Lee, the king's esquire." They received the king's
pardon April 20, 1385. She died before November 19, 1389,
according to "History of Berkshire." In an inquisition held at
Saperton, Wiltshire in 1389 it was recorded that "Ankaret,
widow of Henry Husee senior died on St. Martin's Day. Sir
Henry Husee, her son and heir, was aged 27."

It is believed that no children were born to Henry Hussey and
Elizabeth de Bohun Hussey. Children born to Henry Hussey
and Ankaret Hussey include:

Henry Hussey born in 1362

Henry Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Ankaret Hussey, was
born in 1362, probably at Saperton, Wiltshire.

Henry Hussey was married about 1386, wife's name Margaret.
He inherited Saperton manor in 1389 upon the death of his
mother. In 1393 he was sued by his cousin, Henry Hussey, in
an attempt to recover the inheritance due him under
promigeniture.

He was a witness to a charter of King Richard II July 18, 1397,
according to "Calendar of Close Rolls." On April 26, 1399
the king awarded to "Henry Hussey, knight" an annual pension
of 20 pounds. He was named Knight of the Shire for Sussex in
1400 and 1402 and appeared on a commission March 1, 1402
to "inquire into illegal practices said to be in use by the
collectors of customs and excise in Kent," according to
"Patent Rolls." He was referred to as a tax comptroller in
Sussex in 1404. He received a grant of free warren in Harting
manor, Sussex in 1407, according to "Dictionary of National
Biography."

He died in 1409 holding all of the property that his father had
wrested from the Hussey inheritance. In an inquisition held at
Cirencester, Gloucestershire "on Monday after the Feast of St.
Barnabus, 1409 it was determined that "Sir Henry Huse died on
Sunday before the feast of St. John before the Latin Gate last,
holding in his demesne as of fee a moiety of Saperton manor,
held of the king in chief as l/4 knight's fee, worth 10 marks a
year clear. Henry, his son and heir, was aged 22 and more."

Margaret Hussey was granted a license to remarry on October
9, 1410. Children born to them include:

Henry Hussey born about 1387

Henry Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Margaret Hussey, was
born about 1387, probably at Saperton manor, Wiltshire. He
inherited Saperton manor and Standen Hussey manor from his
father at his death in 1409 and was referred to as Sir Henry
Hussey. He also received title to Hascombe manor, Surrey, in
1409.

He was married before December 9, 1413, wife's name
Constance, according to "Ancient Petitions." Appearing in
1413 in "Patent Rolls" was the following entry: "Reference to
Sir Henry Husee lately granting South Morton manor and West
Whitenham manor, in Berkshire, to Thomas Bekyngham of
Oxfordshire for life, at a rent of 10 pounds a year--on provision
that if Constance Husee, his wife, be dowered in the manors
after his death they render her 10 marks annually."

She was apparently a lady-in-waiting at the court of the king.
Henry Hussey "had a protection April 23, 1423 on going to the
General Council in the retinue of the Bishop of Winchester as
Sir Henry Husee of Harting manor," according to "Syllabus of
Rymer's Faedera." He was Knight of the Shire for Sussex in
1423 and 1425, according to "Complete Peerage." "Sir
Henry Hussey and others held an inquisition in Sussex May 4,
1428.

On June 19, 1430 there was an "inspeximus and confirmation
by Parliament in his favor, as kinsman and heir of Matthew
Hoese" of a charter dated June 28, 1252, being a grant to
Matthew Hussey from King Henry III of free warren on
Harting manor. In 1435 he "made a settlement upon Constance
Hussey," according to "Complete Peerage."

Sir Henry Hussey and others, including the Earl of Huntingdon
and the Earl of Northumberland, were ordered February 12,
1438 "to array men at arms and archers dwelling near the sea
because the king's traitors and rebels of Flanders had united
with other enemies to invade England," according to "Patent
Rolls." He was appointed by the king March 4, 1438 to assist
with an inquiry into smuggling in Kent.

In 1438 Walter Bedel sued Sir Henry Hussey of Hascombe
manor for usurping rents of Ashhurst manor, according to
"History of Surrey." In the following year Walter Bedell,
keeper of Ashhurst manor and park, took proceedings against
Sir Henry Hussey for usurping the profits of Ham manor. In
1439-40 Henry Hussey mortgaged his property to John
Greville, according to "History of Gloucestershire." On July
5, 1439 license was given "to Sir Henry Husee, the elder, of
South Herting, Sussex and his wife, Constance, to dispose of
Great Risindon manor and Saperton manor in Gloucestershire,"
according to "Patent Rolls."

Henry Hussey died January 30, 1449-50. Constance Hussey
died October 19, 1461 and was buried in the chapel of All
Saints, Friars Minors, London. Children born to them
include:

Henry Hussey born about 1414
Nicholas Hussey born about 1417

Henry Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Constance Hussey,
was born about 1414, probably in Sussex. He was shown as
"age 30 and more" in his father's probate in 1450. Apparently
he got into trouble over a debt and had to transfer all of his
property to his brother to escape losing it. Henry Hussey "was
outlawed and forfeited all his rights in 1444," according to
"History of Surrey." "Complete Peerage" records, "He on
May 12, 1450 conveyed all his possessions whatsoever to
Nicholas Husee, esquire, and others, by a deed made at
Harting, and when outlawed in London at the suit of Anne,
who was wife of Matthew de la Hay, for a debt, he had only
certain weapons belonging to him."

Henry Hussey on July 8, 1452 transferred Hascombe manor,
Surrey and Saperton manor, Gloucestershire. On July 7, 1457
he conveyed Harting manor to trustees to the "uses of his will"
and later conveyed the advowsons of Harting manor and
Dureford Abbey to the Archbishop of Canterbury "to the uses
of an indenture made March 24, 1459-60 between himself and
Nicholas Husee, being a settlement upon himself and heirs of
his body, with remainder to said Nicholas." according to
"Complete Peerage." Henry Hussey died about 1471,
apparently without heirs.

Nicholas Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Constance Hussey,
was born about 1417, probably in Sussex. He was a resident of
Harting, Sussex in 1438. He was sheriff of Surrey and Sussex
in 1445 and 1456, according to "Hussey Record." He
appeared in Sussex on various government employments in
1447, 1454, 1456, and 1459. He was Knight of the Shire for
Sussex in 1456. He was listed as lieutenant and victualler of
Guisness Castle in 1460. A letter written by him December 2,
1465 to the Abbot of Welbeck is preserved in "Sussex
Archives Collections." He signed the letter as "Nycolace
Huse, Sqwyer." He was patron of Hascombe church May 13,
1463, according to "History of Surrey."

When King Edward IV came to power in 1461, he seized
Hascombe manor which had been inherited by Nicholas
Hussey alleging that "he had refused to render account since
the change of dynasty," according to "History of Surrey."
Later King Edward IV pardoned him in 1467, but he got into
more trouble soon. He was indicted, with others, for treason in
1467 at Guildhall in London, and on July 31, 1468 was
dispossessed of all his property. At that time he was described
as "Nicholas Hussee, Esquire, late of Hertyng, Sussex, alias
late of Southwark, Surrey." His property in Sussex, Surrey and
Southampton was apparently restored to him before his death
on January 15, 1470-71.

Children born to Nicholas Hussey include:

Constance Hussey born in 1459
Katherine Hussey born in 1461

Constance Hussey, daughter of Nicholas Hussey and namesake
of her enate grandmother, was born in 1459, according to
"Complete Peerage." She was shown as age 12 at the death
of her father January 15, 1470-71. She was married about
1476 to Henry Lovell, according to "History of Berkshire."

Standen Hussey manor was inherited by Constance Hussey
Lovell and her sister, Katherine Hussey Bray. Although they
were sued by a cousin for possession of the inheritance, they
retained control of it. In 1494 the sisters sold Hascombe manor
to the Covert family, and about the same time Standen Hussey
manor passed out of the Hussey family after a tenure of almost
300 years. Thomas Hussey, the cousin, also filed suit against
Sir Roger Lewkenor, Thomas Hoo and Thomas Bassett in a
futile effort to recover Harting manor.

Constance Hussey Lovell remarried prior to 1478 to Sir Roger
Lewkenor, and they apparently resided at Harting manor. It is
believed that she died about 1503. It is assumed that no
children were born to the second union.

Children born to Henry Lovell and Constance Hussey Lovell
include:

Elizabeth Lovell born about 1477
Agnes Lovell born about 1478

Elizabeth Lovell, daughter of Henry Lovell and Constance
Hussey Lovell, was born about 1477, probably at Harting
manor. She and her sister were in ward to Edmund Dudley and
Andrew Windsor in 1505 and 1507, according to "Complete
Peerage." Elizabeth Lovell was married to Edward Bray
about 1503. The Brays were sued by Thomas Hussey in an
effort to recover the inheritance. Edward Bray died in 1505,
and Elizabeth Lovell Bray was remarried to Anthony Windsor.
Descendants are unknown.

Agnes Lovell, daughter of Henry Lovell and Constance Hussey
Lovell, was born about 1478. She was married before 1508 to
John Emson. Their descendants are unknown.

Katherine Hussey, daughter of Nicholas Hussey, was born in
1461, according to "Complete Peerage." She was shown as age
11 at the death of her father. She was married about 1477 to
Reginald Bray. She and her sister, Constance Hussey Lovell
were unsuccessfully sued by their cousin Thomas Hussey for
possession of their inheritance in Standen Hussey manor,
according to "Complete Peerage." In 1494 Katherine Hussey
Bray sold her interest in Hascombe manor. Sir Reginald Bray
wrote his will August 4, 1503, the day before he died,
according to "History of Surrey." No children were born to
them.

Richard Hussey, son of Henry Hussey and Katherine FitzAlan
Hussey, was born about 1323, probably in Berkshire. He
inherited Standen Hussey manor upon the death of his father in
1349. In an inquisition held at Saperton, Gloucestershire it was
stated that Richard Hussey was an "heir in tail" to Saperton
manor and Brode Rusyndene manor. Later he acquired
Tidworth manor. He died in 1361, childless, for the
inheritance reverted to his brother, Sir Henry Hussey.

In an inquisition held September 6, 1361 at Cherleton,
Wiltshire it was determined that Richard Hussey "held a moeity
of Staunden manor in fee tail from the heirs of Henry, late
Duke of Lancaster." Included in his demesne in Wiltshire was
Tudeworth manor composed of a capital messuage, a garden,
160 acres of land, common pasture of four working cattle,
eight oxen and 300 sheep. Richard Hussey died "on the
Wednesday after the Feast of St. James, without issue, and the
reversion of the moeity belonged to Henry, son of Sir Henry
and Katherine Husee, aged 30."

John Hussey, believed to be a son of Henry Hussey and Joan le
Fleming Hussey, was born about 1266. Since he had no
inheritance from the Hussey family, it has not been possible to
document his lineage with research to date. John Hussey and
his brother, Peter Hussey killed a man at Wynteneye,
Hampshire and fled, according to "Knights of Edward I." In
consequence their goods were granted to the queen December
3, 1285.

John Hussey had the king's protection July 2, 1287 while he
was gone to Wales with John le Strange. When his father died
in 1290, after being married three times, John Hussey had no
property held in trust for him during his minority. However,
his future wife's uncle, John de Berewyk, was a very influential
man with the king and had considerable property transferred to
him, even some that his father had owned.

John Hussey "went overseas for the king with Hugh le
Despenser" June 20, 1294 to fight in France. He was "staying
in Gascony with Lawrence de St. Mauro and his corn is not to
be taken," according to a royal decree dated September 28,
1296.

John Hussey was married about 1303 to Maude de Haselden,
daughter of Reynold de Haselden and Isabel de Berewyk
Haselden, sister to John de Berewyk. In 1303 John Hussey
received free warren at Bridmore manor, Wiltshire from King
Edward I, according to "History of Wiltshire." In 1305 John
Hussey held Moreton manor, Dorsetshire, property that his
father once held.

On March 13, 1309 John Hussey was "going over seas for the
king with Aymer de Valencia." He was dead by March 12,
1312, perhaps killed in battle in Gascony. At his death he held
part of Moreton manor, dower to his widow, "Matilda Huse,"
included one-third of Bridmore manor, Wiltshire and one-third
of Hemelsworth hamlet and lands in Moreton manor,
Dorsetshire October 27, 1312. To her also went Hornynsham
manor, Wiltshire July 3, 1312. A writ for inquisition made for
John Hussey revealed that he held Bridmore manor of Wilton
Abbey and that his son and heir, Roger Hussey was a minor.
Much of the holdings of this branch of the family came from
John de Berewyk, according to "History of Surrey," which
traced the pattern of his acquisition of the property.

John de Berewyk witnessed a lease agreement between
"Edmund Hussey of Swainswick, Somersetshire and William
Pakeck and Agnes Pakeck, his wife, about 1275, according to
"Medieval Deeds of Bath and District." John de Berewyk
was sheriff at Salisbury on June 4, 1300 and at that time held
Little Sutton chapel, according to "History of Wiltshire."
John de Berwyk , "a clerk of the royal household, was
nominated by King Edward I to fill a vacancy at Wilton
Abbey, Somersetshire, but because of his preoccupation with
royal business, he was unacceptable," according to "History of
Wiltshire." He was witness to a lease agreement March 25,
1311 in Somersetshire between Roger Hamond and John
Cole.

An insight into the holdings of John de Berewyk is given in
"Complete Peerage:"

"In 1302 John de Berewyk received a grant of free
warren in his demesne land of Hedgecourt and
Covelingeley. He was seised of these manors at his
death in 1313 when Roger Husee, a minor age 5,
was stated to be his kinsman and heir. A further
inquisition was made in 1313, by which it was
found that the tenement called le Heggecourt alias le
Heycourt was held of John de St. John of Lagham
by the service of ld., and a curacate of land in
Covelingeley [Lindlegh] was held of the Earl of
Gloucester for one-eighth part of a knight's fee, and
that John de Berewyk had been enfeoffed of both by
Stephen de Appeltrefeld during the reign of King
Edward I (about 1280). Further John de Berewyk
had held both until three weeks before he died,
when John de St. John, thinking him on the point of
death and claiming the reversion of Hedgecourt,
ejected him therefrom on the ground that he held for
life only. John de Berewyk's servants had after his
death entered into the manor of Covelingeley of
which they claimed to have been enfeoffed by their
late master. Their charter was, however, declared to
be false, and St. John's claim to Hedgecourt also
appears to have been untenable, as the king shortly
after committed the custody of the manor to Gilbert
de Middleton during the minority of John de
Berewyk's heir. It was taken into the king's hand
again in 1323-24 presumably for the purpose of
regranting it to Roger de Husee, who attained his
majority in that year."

"John de Berewyk also held title to Turberville
manor, Surrey at the time of his death. Roger
Hussey petitioned the king for restoration of that
property after he obtained his majority, but his
petition was unsuccessful. John de Berewyk had
also received Betchworth manor by royal grant in
1291. Roger Hussey was successful in obtaining
title to this estate when he had grown to manhood."

John Hussey at his death held considerable property, all
received from John de Berewyk, according to "Complete
Peerage," which stated:

"John held Bridmore manor from the Abbess of
Wilton at fee firm, and 2/3 of the manor was
demised by the king to Ingram Berenger during the
minority of Roger, son and heir of said John, who
also held a rent in Kingston Deverill which the
Abbot of Lysewy (Lisieux) had granted to Sir John
de Berewyk and his heirs and he to John Husse. He
also acquired Moreton manor from John de
Berewyk in 1306, consideration 200 pounds, and
previously in 1290 the manor and advowson of
West Hemsworth, also from John de Berewyk. On
September 21, 1303 he had a grant to him and his
heirs of a weekly market at Bridmore, Wiltshire and
a yearly fair was granted at his manor of West
Hemsworth, Dorsetshire and free warren in the
demesne lands in Moreton manor, Dorsetshire and
Bridmore manor. Maud, widow of John Husee, had
assignment of dower July 23, 1312 and October 27,
1312. She married secondly William de Stoke
before November 20, 1318, when for 40s fine they
had a pardon for 'marrying without license." On
November 28, 1318 she received a dower of rent
from Kingston Deverill manor, Wiltshire."

Children born to John Hussey and Maude de Haselden Hussey
include:

Roger Hussey born July 7, 1305
John Hussey "the elder" born about 1306
John Hussey "the younger" born about l308

Roger Hussey, son of John Hussey and Maude de Haselden
Hussey, was born July 7, 1305 at Moreton manor, Dorsetshire.
He was baptized in the Church of St. Martin there. His
godfathers were Roger Germayn, perhaps his namesake, Sir
Robert, rector of Moreton and William Whiteclyve who was
steward of his father's house when Roger Hussey was born.

Roger Hussey was listed as "age 5" on August 1, 1312 when an
inquisition was held in Wiltshire to settle the estate of Sir John
de Berewyk, his great uncle. He inherited the property of his
father upon the death of John Hussey which included Moreton
manor, Dorsetshire and Bridmore manor, Wiltshire. His
wardship was granted to Sir William de la Beche. The marriage
of Roger Hussey was granted to Walter Norwick December 18,
1315.

In the inquisitions regarding the estate of John de Berewyck it
was revealed in "Complete Peerage" that:

"Inquisitions on John de Berewyk, clerk, Inquisition,
Essex, Toppesfield manor; Wiltshire, Norrington
manor (both granted April l5, 1312 to William de la
Beche during minority of Roger Husee, kinsman
and heir of John de Berewyk. Hampshire, 1/2 of
Barton Stacey manor (custody granted to Hugh le
Despenser, September 10, 1312 for 100 pounds),
and manors of Creuquer and Farlington, which John
de Berewyk's yeoman, Roger de Upton, claimed;
Norfolk, tenements in Middleton which Adam de
Catfield, his yeoman, claimed: Surrey, manor of
West Bechworth (custody granted August 4, 1316 to
John de Sandale) which was charged with dower to
Joan, late wife of John de Wautone, out of the
hamlet of La Boxlande; manor of Hedge Court
(custody of which was granted to the Archdeacon of
Northampton, who demised to William Husee June
2, 1327; manor of Turberville, which was claimed
by his yeoman, Roger de Upton. He also held lands
in Cambridge which were granted July 4, 1314,
during minority of Roger, to James de Spina."

Roger Hussey, believed to be, was mentioned in an interesting
undated inquisition, held about 1323, concerning the death of
William de Balbeneye at Bruges, Shropshire, according to
"Hussey Record."

"In the course of a quarrel William de Balbeneye
struck Roger Husse on the head, drawing blood.
Roger then made 'bitter complaint' about the
treatment he had received to Walter de Phenes, a son
of the constable of Bruges. They both then walked
to a place outside the walls of the town where they
found several men shooting arrows who threatened
them. One of them was William de Balbeneye who
attacked Walter and took him by the shoulders,
knocking him down three times. He was on the
point of doing this a fourth time when Walter took
an axe and hit his attacker in the throat so that he
died."

On April 18, 1327 Roger Hussey "proved his age" and gave
homage to the king. He received livery of the land of John de
Berewyk May 25, 1327. He was knighted before February 9,
1330-31. He petitioned Parliament in 1331 for Turberville
manor, Surrey to be included in his inheritance, stating that it
had been "appropriated by others." He petition was ineffective,
according to "History of Surrey."

Roger Hussey was on military duty in 1332. He was unable to