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BIRTH
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William was born circa 1245[16], as estimated from the fact that he was aged 25 in 1270.
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DEATH & ESTATE
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He died shortly before 26 April 1316, which was the date of his Inquisition post mortem;
he was 71[16].
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BURIAL
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William was buried in first at Holbeton, Devonshire, England[16]; but under
Bishop Grandisson's mandate of 19 October 1329, his bones were reburied at Lustleigh,
Devonshire, England in accordance with his will.
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FAMILY STATUS
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He was his father's heir[16]
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OCCUPATION
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William was Conservator of Peace for Devonshire in 1308 and Commissioner concerning the
Statute of Winchester in 1310[16].
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RESIDENCE & REAL ESTATE
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William continued to live in
Gidley or Gidleigh Castle,
which still exists as a Norman ruin eight miles southeast of Okehampton, Devonshire, England and
eleven miles southwest of Sandford, Devonshire, England[22].
In addition, he held the manors of Affeton/Aveton, Gifford, Gidleigh/Gidley, Holbeton and Lustleigh,
all in Devonshire, England[16].
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HISTORICAL MENTION
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He was a 13th century magnate who is apparently well known to students of medieval Devonshire[22].
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MARRIAGE
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Before 1275 when William was 30, he married
Alice DE REIGNY, daughter of
John DE REIGNY[16].
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