Hervey Bagot (de Stafford) (d. 1214)

✓ Hervey Bagot, 'who assumed the name de Stafford upon becoming seised of the barony'; in 1166 held 3 knights' fees of Robert de Stafford; 'in 1193-94 he offered 200 marks to have the barony of Robert de Stafford, which was the inheritance of his wife, Robert's sister'; 1194 granted Drayton to the canons of St Thomas the Martyr of Stafford with the consent of his wife and heirs; 'He d. before 25 Aug. 1214, leaving his wife surviving' (CP XII/1 'Stafford' p.170). CP n.(b): descended from the Bagot who held Bramshall under Robert de Stafford in 1086, but 'it is not clear whether the Hervey Bagot of 1166 was grandson or great-grandson of the Bagot of 1086; nor is it certain whether it was he, or his son, who m. Millicent' - ascent TOP, note-only. Father of Hervey de Stafford (d. 1237). Source: Complete Peerage 2nd ed. vol. XII part 1 (1953), 'Stafford' pp.168-170 and notes (page images supplied by Aynsley, read 27 Oct 2026). [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 27 Oct 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]