William de Westbury
William Westbury, also called William de Westbury and William of Westbury, was a fifteenth-century judge of the [Court of Court of King's Bench (England)|King's Bench (England)|King's Bench].
Career
William de Westbury was for many years the steward of the manor of Castle Combe, near Chippenham, Wiltshire, and during that time was noted as being a lawyer by profession. He was also active in the Assize Court, Common Pleas circa 1406 when described as an "Apprentice". Later records held within the National Archives indicate that William de Westbury held the office of Bishop's Bailiff of New Sarum from approximately 1411 to 1418. He was appointed Sergeant-at-law in 1418. As a consequence of insufficient numbers of Sergeants, a large penalty was imposed by Parliament upon persons refusing the summons. He was appointed Judge of the King's Bench on 6 February 1426.He died in about 1448–1449. William's Will dated 12 November 1448 was proved 5 January 1449.
Family
Westbury was the son of John de Westbury, of Westbury, and John de Westbury, a member of parliament for Wiltshire, was his younger brother.He married Katharine FitzWarin, a daughter of William FitzWarin, and their children include Agnes de Westbury, who married Robert Leversegge.
Westbury inherited the manor of Sewell from William FitzWarin, probably as a result of his marriage into the family, and continued to hold it until his death.