Excerpts from "The Savages of the Ards"

Here is what I copied from a copy of 'The Savages of the Ards", by G.F.Savage-Armstrong, p2)

1.Le Sieure Thomas Ie Savage came to England with William the Conquer, 1066, Battle of Hastings, and settled in Darbyshire. He is the father of:

2.Adam .le Savage, His name appears in a deed of the period, hut without a date

3.His son was Robert le Savage, of Stainesby, county Derby father of

4.Sir Geoffrey Ie Savage, of Stainesby. eo Kent. married Letlice, dau of Sir Henry de Aerne (or Arden). Kent.
by whom he had with other Issue
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1. Sir William le Savage, of Kent. accompanied DeCourcv in the conquest of Ulster. 1177. settled in the Ards, county Down and became a Baron. Not long after Ulster he witnessed Sir John de Courcv's Charter to the Prior of Down, and in 1204 his son Robin (Robert) appears in papers as a hostage to the King for DeCourcv's good behavior.

Two sons: 1. Sir Robert Savage, succeeded his father, represented the Savage family in Ulster
2 Thomas a knight

Sir Robert Savage was succeeded by son Henry le Savage, mentioned as holding lands in Ulster for the King. During his lifetime it is stated that the Savage family built a Dominican Friary at Newtown Ards in 1244. He died 1276-7 and was succeeded by eldest son and heir:

Henry le Savage. born at the feast of St Lawrence.. Aug 10, 1270. He was a minor at father's death. and an inquisition was made into the extent of his fathers lands in 1276-7 at Portchaman (Bushmills) in Twescard (North Antriin). He was succeeded in the representation of the Savage family in Ulster by:

Sir Robert Savage, Kent. This celebraied Norman-Irish knight served Kind Edward I in war in Flanders: Hie was one of the 33 Magnates Hiberniurn summoned to the service of Edward II of Scotland: was appointed sheriff of the county of Coulrath (now Londondcrrv) in 1335. Also summonded to serve Edward III against Scotland. In 1342 he began building several castles in Ulster particularly his own telling his son and heir, Sir Henry SAVAGE, that they should fortify themtselves 'lest the Irish should break in' upon them and ruin their estate and fanii1y. 'to the dishonour of their name'. In 1347. Edward III confirmed to Sir Henry. (for bravery and services in taking Mandcville prisoner and quelling his revolt), the manors of Rathmore, Duntorsy, . Ballenean, and Donaghtv, with their appurtenances in Ulster. The townland of Bally Savage, in the southern part of Antrim. still bears the family name. Sir Henry became Henrry. Lord Savage, a baron summoned to Parliament 1374.1377.1380, and 1382. Sir Robert died in 1360: buried in the Covcntnal Church of the Friars Preachers of Coulrath (Coleraine) near the river Bann

The SAVAGEs were in both Ireland and England. The families were of nobility and land-centered. **********************End of Transcription*************************************

Couple of interesting item I have come across

Hi Norm, there is a detailed history of the Savage Family, and their house of Rocksavage, in the book ('Old Runcorn published by Halton Borough Council). Some of the dates you give do not seem correct. Sir John Savage died in 1615, and was succeeded by his son Thomas, who married the daughter of Lord D'Arcy, he was created a Viscount. He died in 1635, and was buried in the family chapel at Macclesfield. His eldest son Lord Viscount John Savage, became the owner of Rocksavage, and in 1639 was created Earl Rivers. In the Civil War he was stripped of his titles and estates, and died at Frodsham Castle on 10th October 1654. A few hours after his death the castle was completely destroyed by fire. He was succeeded by his son Thomas, and the estates were restored to him by Charles the second. The Savage line became extinct in 1742 The house of Rocksavage and the estates continued in the family of the Cholmondeleys. The house became a ruin by the end of the eighteenth century Stan

Hi Jim there is no reference in the book to any of the male Savages going to America, or to any other Savage lines Sir John Savage who was created a baronet in 1611 was the ninth so named to inherit the Clifton estates What happened was that James was hard pressed to find the funds needed to maintain troops to quell a rebellion in Ulster. To raise the money he created a new order; of knighthood, to be conferred on gentlemen who were prepared to covet the cost of keeping thirty soldiers in Ireland for three years. Sir John paid a thousand pounds. for which he was created a Baronet, he died in '1615. His eldest surviving son, Thomas succeeded him and he was created a Viscount, he died ri 1635 He was succeeded by his eldest son Lord Vtscount John Savage, who in 1639 was created Earl Rivers, and died 1654 He was succeeded by Thomas. who died ri 1694. Thomas's eldest son having died in 1693 the second son Richard, succeeded, he died in 1714. The title and estates passed to a cousin, John Savage a Catholic priest, who declined to accept his inheritance, and with his death in 1728. the title of Earl Rivers became extinct The Earl's only daughter Elizabeth. Countess of Barrymore claimed the estates. On her death the estates went to her only child. Lady Penelope Barry. who married the Honourable James Cholmcndeley in 1730. She died wthout issure, and thus the blood of the Savages became extinct. Have you looked at the Savages on this site.l http i/www.dcs.hull ac uk/ipublic/geneaIogy;royai/gedx55 html I hope this is some help Regards Stan !

Created on ... March 16, 2005