Richard Talbot of Eccleswall

~ Richard Talbot, feudal baron of Eccleswall, Herefordshire, and Sheriff of Gloucestershire; d. 1306. m. Sarah, daughter of William de Beauchamp of Elmley. Father of Gilbert, 1st Baron Talbot. His mother is said (Burke) to have been Gwenllian, daughter of Rhys Mechyll of Dinefwr, whence the Talbot lion; Wikipedia (citing Siddons, Development of Welsh Heraldry i 289) calls this assumption unfounded - NOT wired. Sources: Wikipedia 'Gilbert Talbot, 1st Baron Talbot' (citing Burke, General and Heraldic Dictionary p.870; Nicolas, Synopsis of the Peerage pp.633-4; Stourton, House of Stourton pp.913-4); Complete Peerage XII/1 (TALBOT) as reported, pages not yet seen - grade ~ until read. [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 15 Oct 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]