Baron Everingham facts for kids

The title of Baron Everingham is a very old noble title from England. It's currently "abeyant," which means it's like a special family heirloom that's on hold, waiting to be claimed by the right person. This title was first created way back on March 4, 1309, for a knight named Adam de Everingham from a place called Laxton in Nottinghamshire. The title was passed down to his son, also named Adam. However, when his grandson, Robert, passed away without any children in 1371, the title went into abeyance.

Arms of Baron Everingham: A red shield with a lion that has wavy blue and white fur. Sometimes, the lion also wears a gold crown.

The Barons of Everingham: A Noble Title

The title of Baron Everingham was created by a special invitation, called a "Writ of Summons," from the King to join Parliament. This was a very important meeting where powerful people helped the King make decisions.

Sir Adam de Everingham, The First Baron

• Sir Adam de Everingham, 1st Baron Everingham (born around 1279, died 1340) was a brave knight.
• He fought in many important battles and wars, including the invasion of Scotland in 1296 and the Siege of Caerlaverock in 1300.
• He was made a Knight of the Bath, a special honor, at a big event called the Feast of the Swans in 1306.
• In 1309, he received the special invitation to Parliament, becoming the first Baron Everingham.
• He continued to fight in the Anglo-Scottish Wars for many years.
• He was captured during the Battle of Boroughbridge in 1322.
• An official investigation into his property and family was done after he passed away in 1341.

Sir Adam de Everingham, The Second Baron

• Sir Adam de Everingham, 2nd Baron Everingham (born around 1307, died 1388) was the son of the first Baron.
• He married a woman named Joan d'Eyvill.
• Like his father, he was a skilled warrior and fought in many major conflicts.
• These included the Siege of Berwick and the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333.
• He also fought in naval battles like the Battle of Sluys in 1340 and land sieges like the Siege of Tournai that same year.
• He was present at the famous Battle of Crecy in 1346 and the Siege of Calais in 1347.
• He also received a special invitation to Parliament in January 1371.
• He passed away on February 8, 1388, in Laxton, England.

The Title Goes on Hold

• Robert de Everingham (born around 1368) was the grandson of the 2nd Baron. He was expected to become the 3rd Baron.
• However, Robert passed away on December 27, 1370, when he was still very young.
• Because Robert died without children, and before his grandfather, the 2nd Baron, passed away, the title of Baron Everingham went into "abeyance."
• This meant the title was put on hold. It was shared between Robert's sisters, Joan (born around 1362) and Katherine (born around 1363), as there was no direct male heir to inherit it.