Richard fitz Nigel

     Richard was born before 1072 in Chestershire, England. He was the son of Nigel IV, lord St Savior,1^st Baron de Halton[d. 1072] & Adela. Richard married Lettice fitz Hugh de Malpas, daughter of Robert fitz Hugh - Baron of Malpas. Richard departed this life before 1150 in Chestershire, England. Their son, Robert de Nigel, inherited his mother's property in the barony of Malpas. Between 1150 & 1179, he was a witness to his sister, Agnes' charter granting property to Calk. Between 1150 & 1160, his daughter, Gisla, married William Patric. It was presumed that when Robert died, she inherited her father's property at Malpas. Between 1157 & 1175, St. Werburgh charter's speaks of Robert fitz Nigel as Abbot of Chester. Between 1172 & 1178, there is a charter that is witnessed by "Roberto Abbate Cestre". In 1185, it is apparent that he had died and his property was inherited by his daughter & that money was owned to Ranulphus III de Meschines [1170-1232]. Between 1184 & 1189, Robert Patric gives up his propertyat Malpas to Ranulph III. Between 1192 & 1194,grant to David de Malpas for 100 pounds for land in Chestershire formerly held by Robert fitz Nigel who died & had no heirs, forfeited for default of service, unless heirs of Robert pay one hundred pounds.