Baltredus and Earls of Oxford
Has anyone heard of the connection of Baltredus and the Earls of Oxford? The story goes:
Aubrey 1st Earl of Oxford had another son Ralf/Radulphus who, having opposed his father in warring times, placing allegiance with Scotland, was disinherited. Ralf/Radulphus fled to Scotland, declaring his allegiance to the Scottish Crown and was subsequently rewarded with lands there. On the death of his father, the title of now 2nd Earl of Oxford passed to his brother Aubrey whose title, having died childless, passed to another brother Robert, now 3rd Earl of Oxford.
As Ralf/Radulphus was the second son, the title of 3rd Earl of Oxford should have passed to him. However, overlooked, the title passed to Robert the 3rd son.
Ralf/Radulphus, now living in Scotland ahd issue - Baltredus. Baltredus now being the Grandson of the 1st Earl of Oxford.
Can anyone help?
Jacqui
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Re: Baltredus and Earls of Oxford
Kaaron Mitchell 9/07/06