Hi all, William Malbank (c. 1125-1176), baron of Nantwich, gives notice that he has received of Robert de Bracy, his black nephew, homage and 3 knights' fees. Anyone know what is meant by 'black nephew' ? regards Karl L Held

What is the source of this quotation please Karl? Ruth in Hampshire > -----Original Message----- > From: cheshire-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:cheshire-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of KARL HELD > Sent: 12 April 2014 16:43 > To: CHESHIRE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [CHS] Meaning of 'black nephew' ? > > Hi all, > > William Malbank (c. 1125-1176), baron of Nantwich, gives > notice that he has received of Robert de Bracy, his black > nephew, homage and 3 knights' fees. > > Anyone know what is meant by 'black nephew' ? > regards > Karl L Held > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CHESHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >