Bartholomew Fitz Toret

     Bartholomew was born before 1166 in Shropshire, England. Bartholomew was one of seven Shropshire land holders who were in rebellion against King John [Plantagenet] as his name was expressly mentioned in a letter written to King John soon after Easter 1215. On February 25, 1216, King john ordred William, Earl of Pembroke to give Bartholomew Turet's land and Castle of Morton to Engram de Pratellis to hold indefinitely. A writ of King Henry III, dated November 4, 1217, certifies that Bartholomew Turet had returned to the fealty and service of the Crown. Copies of this writ were sent to five counties: Shropshire, Cornwell, Oxfordshire, Leicestershire, and Yorkshire. The family resided at Castle of Morton, England. Bartholomew departed this life circa 1230 in Shropshire, England.