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Male Richard LYGON KNIGHT Click to view Richard LYGON KNIGHT in the family tree

Richard was born about 1490 in Madresfield, Worcestershire, England and his baptism took place in Of, Arle Court, Gloucestershire, England.  Richard's father was Richard LYGON and his mother was Anne BEAUCHAMP.  His paternal grandparents were Thomas LYGON and Anne GIFFORD; his maternal grandparents were Richard BEAUCHAMP and Elizabeth STAFFORD. He had eight brothers named Thomas, John, Edmond, Edward, George, William, Roger and Michael.  He was the oldest of the nine children.  He died on March 20th, 1556 in Madresfield, Worcestershire, England.


Richard's first family with Margaret GREVILLE

‌Richard and Margaret were married in a religious ceremony before 1511.  They had four sons and eight daughters, named William, Henry, Ferdinando, John, Elizabeth, Anne, Susanne, Ursula, Miss, Elizabeth, Margery (Mary) and Barbara.


Richard's second family with Joan


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