 Leofric III Earl of Mercia, son of Leofwine Hwiccas Ealdorman and Alwara Countess of Mercia.Born 972, died Aug 31, 1057, 84 or 85 years Married/ Related to:  Lady Godiva Godgifu, daughter of Thorold Sheriff Of Lincoln and N.N..Born 980, died 1074, 93 or 94 years Children: 2. Herwaldus Le Wake of MerciaBorn 1004, died UNKNOWN Harold de Wake or Herwaldus or Hewaldus, as it is observed by Dr. Patrick, was the first who gave rise to the name of Wake, and was surnamed de Wake or le Wake. He was one of the bravest heroes of his age and country, whose actions are celebrated by Ingulphus; and was the last who submitted to William, the Conqueror. Sources for Wake and Stuteville Descendents: Burke's Dormant and Extinct Peerages, pp. 563, 433, 372, 278, 447, 598. Burke's Royal Families of England, Scotland and Waies, pp. xxxiv-v-vi, Part 2, p. vi. Lipscomb's History and Atiquities of Buckinghamshire, Vol. 4, pp. 125/6. Metcalf's Visitation of Northamptonshire, pp. 52/3. Bank's Dormant and Extinct Baronage, Vol. 3, pp. 174/5, 440/1. Clutterbuck's History of Hertfordshire, Vol. 3, pp. 287/8. 3. Erminhild of MerciaBorn 1008, died UNKNOWN | |||