Hello, Damien!

I have been researching my family for quite some time and have just recently discovered that I have connections to the DeSay/DeSaye family.

Let me share what I've found:

The earliest DeSaye I have found a connection to is PICOT DeSAYE, the son of Robert FitzPicot [b. c. 1000-?], born 1022 in Sai, Orne, Normandy, France. Picot was named the Sheriff of Cambridge, England, and died 17 May 1086 in Clun, Shropshire, England.

Picot was married to Adeloyes [possibly De Coimis/De Comys], b. c. 1029-?. Their son was Robert Picot De Saye, born c. 1051 in Sai, Orne, Normandy, France, and was later known as Lord Clun. He was married to Adeloyse Endash, b. c. 1055-?, also born in Sai. Their children were:

William [Guillaume] De Saye, born c. 1075 in Sawbridgeworth, Cambridge, England; d. 1144 in Hamme Say, Sussex, England. He married in 1098 to Agnes De Grentesmenil, b. 1070 in Grentesmenil, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France; d. 1094 in West London, Leicestershire, England.

Helias De Saye, b. c. 1078-

Jordon De Saye, b. 1080 in Aunay, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France; d. 1160 in Normandy, France.

Henry [Henri] De Saye, b. 1087 Clun, Shropshire, England; d. 1121, Clun, Shropshire, England. Henri was called Lord Clun.

This should give you a fine place to start researching. I wish you good luck in finding the rest of your family. If you need more help, please feel free to contact me.

Madehlinne

Damien--

Madehlinne here...I've not heard from you and realize you must be busy.

Here's hoping you have a chance to look at the information I've posted on the DeSay/e, etc. group page.

Cheers!

glad to be of help, Damien! Good luck in your searching!