Most (secondary) sources show William as the son of Walter Devereux and his wife Margery de Braose, born c. 1290 or earlier. However, Morgan G. Watkins in Collections Towards the History and Antiquities of the County of Hereford in continuation of Duncumb’s History, Hundred of Radlow (1902) and Evelyn Philip Shirley in Stemmata Shirleiana (1873) insert another generation, namely Stephen Devereux of Bodenham and his wife Cicely, showing Stephen having been born c. 1290 and his younger son William c. 1315. Chronologically this is possible, since Walter, father or grandfather of William, was born c.1260. For the moment, however, the generally accepted parentage of William is shown here until such time as this can be resolved.
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26 Oct 1366, Westminster
[Commission of array] in the county of Hereford to John de Eynesford, William Devereux and the sheriff
Calendar of Patent Rolls, Edw. III, vol. 13, p. 364
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13 Nov 1371, Westminster
To the sheriff of Hertford (sic). Order for election of a coroner instead of William Deveros of Bodenham, who is now sheriff of that county, wherefore the king has removed him from the office of coroner.
Calendar of Close Rolls, 45 Edw. III., p. 237
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31 May 1373, Westminster
William Devereus of Bodenham co. Hereford to John de Burleye knight. Recognisance for 11 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Staffordshire.
Calendar of Close Rolls, 47 Edw. III., p. 560
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27 Jan 1377, Westminster
Order to the sheriff of Hereford to cause a coroner to be elected instead of William Deverose, who is dead.
Calendar of Close Rolls, 51 Edward III., p. 477
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