Henry de Verdun (I)
Sir Henry de Verdun was recorded as being a Knight of Staffordshire in 1227 and 1228, and Sheriff of Staffordshire and Coroner there in 1228, seemingly in succession to Henry de Deneston.
Early life
Henry was the son of Bertram de Verdun of Alton Castle, Staffordshire. He married Hawise, daughter of Engenulf de Gresley. He held the manor of Bucknall from his older brother Nicholas de Verdun of Alton, and gained other manors and lands through his marriage to Hawise, including Darlaston, Biddulph, Swadlincote, Thursfield and Levedale.
Personal life
His heir was Henry de Verdun, who married Amice, daughter or sister of Sir Roger de Pyvelesdon, father of Jordan de Pyvelesdon, Roger de Pyvelesdon, and Alice de Pyvelesdon who married Sir Robert de Harley, Lord of Harley in Shropshire.