Pontefract de Lacys' family tree

This is the family tree of the de Lacys of Pontefract [1] who were the holders of both Pontefract Castle and the Honour of Pontefract from 1067[2] to 1348.[3]

*Ilbert (died c1090)Hawise
*Robert died in exile c1131)MatildaHugh (2nd Abbot of Selby Abbey)
*Ilbert (died c1141)*Henry (died 1187)AlbredaRobert de Lissours
*Robert (died 1192)AlbredaRichard Fitz-Eustace (constable of Chester)
John Fitz-Eustace (died at Tyre, 1190)
*John (assumed the surname de Lacy, died 1240)Margaret, d. of Robert de Quincey
*Edmund (died 1258)Alesia, d. of Manfred, a Spanish Marquis
*Henry (died 1310)Margaret, d. of William Longespée
Edmund (died young)John (died young)*Alice (died 1348)Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster (executed at Pontefract 1322)


* The holders of the castle and Honour of Pontefract are indicated by an asterisk.

  1. ^ Padgett p. 86 (Diagram: "PEDIGREE OF THE PONTEFRACT DE LACIES from 1066 to 1348")
  2. ^ Padgett p. 55
  3. ^ Padgett p. 85