Thomas DE ROS, Knt.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: 4th Lord Ros of Helmsley
• Fact 2: 1367, Warden of Scotland
• Fact 1: 1369, 1371, Served in France
• Fact: 1372, Knight Banneret
• Fact: 1362-1384, Member of Parliament

Notes:

Name:
Thomas De Ros, Knt., 4th Lord Ros of Helmsley, third son of William de Ros, Baron of Helmsley, co. York by Margery, daughter of Bartholomew de Badlesmere, 1st Lord Badlesmere. He was born at Stoke Albany, co. Northampton, on 13 Jan. 1336/7, and was brother and heir of William de Ros. They had four sons and two daughters. He took part in the King's expedition in Normandy in 1355, and in the campaigns of 1356 and 1359-60. He was summoned to Parliament from 24 Aug 1362. In 1368 he was ordered to reside on his lands in Ireland with his armed forces, to prevent the loss and destruction of the country. 'Thomas de Roos, lord of Hamelak' died testate at Uffington, co. Lincoln (while preparing to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem), on 8 June 1384, and was buried at Riveaulx.

Thomas married Beatrice DE STAFFORD about 1 Jan 1358/9. Beatrice (daughter of Sir Ralph DE STAFFORD, Knt. and Margaret DE AUDLEY) died on 14 Apr 1415. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Margaret DE ROS died between 03 Sep and 12 Nov 1448.
2. Lord William DE ROS was born in 1368; died on 1 Sep 1414 in Belvoir.
3. Elizabeth DE ROS died in Mar 1424.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: 2nd Lord Ros of Helmsley
• Fact 1: 1326, Sheriff of Yorkshire
• Fact: 1316-1335, Served in Scotland
• Fact: 1317-1340, Member of Parliament

William married Margery DE BADLESMERE before 25 Nov 1326. Margery (daughter of Bartholomew DE BADLESMERE and Margaret DE CLARE) was born in 1306 in Castle, Badlesmere, Kent, England; died on 18 Oct 1363 in Helmsley, Yorkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]