Richard de Molyneux (fl. 1181-1212)

✓ Richard de Molyneux, 'sometimes called Richard son of Robert', held Sefton in the later 12th century ('from him the descent of the manor is clearly established'); Pipe Rolls 1181-2 onwards; fined 1194 after Count John's rebellion; supposed to have married a daughter of the Gernets, Roger Gernet having given him Speke in marriage. Source: Victoria County History, Lancashire vol. III (1907), 'Sefton' pp.66-68 (archive.org djvu text, read 2 Nov 2026). [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 2 Nov 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]