• General Notes

  Sheriff of Kent 1420-21
  Served with his father in France in 1415 for Henry V's invasion of France. Served as MP for Kent. By his second marriage, in Calais in 1429 to Joan Woodville, William raised the family s status considerably. For Joan's niece Elizabeth was later to marry Edward IV. But William Haut did not always side with his wife's family, coming out in support of Jack Cade's rising, which convulsed Kent in 1450. Perhaps thanks to his brother-in-law, Lord Rivers, who was sent to put down the rebellion, he was able to win a royal pardon. Such royal connections were dangerous during the Wars of the Roses. [Ightham Mote, p. 36]
  In his will, dated 9th May 1462, he lists: His two wives, both deceased, William Haute his son, Richard his son, Edward his son, James his son, Anne his daughter, Joane his daughter, Elizabeth his daughter, Margaret his daughter, Alice his daughter, married to Sir John Figge, Joane, wife of his son William William, son of his son William.
  

Details of Sheriff of Kent William's family with Joan Woodville