His name is thought to be Nicholas because of the names given to Richard's oldest son and daughter. He was probably Anglo Norman. His wife was referred to as The Lady of La ffelde. Nicholas was her second husband.

2. RICHARD DE LA FFELDE, child of Nicholas.

Born after 1188 in England and died after 1220 in Glynsurd, Ireland. Thomas Fitz Adam was his half brother. Both were in the service of Prince John, later King John. Both were trained Administrators/Lawyers, trained in England by Ranulff de Granvill (in Government). Richard had 2 wives whose names are unknown. There was a mention of a Roger de ffelda, clerk, who witnessed deeds of the Archbishop of Dublin 1220-24 who may have been a son of Richard. Richard was also mentioned as de ffelda. Was also known as Hiberniensis. He spent most of his time in Ireland. Same family as William Delafeld b1330 d1399.

3. NICHOLAS DE LA FFELDE, child of Richard.

Born 1207 - 1248 in Glynsurd, Ireland and died 1256. After his father's death he made Glynsurd his home as Chief Manor of the De la ffelds. In north central Dublin, now called Fieldstown, 787 acres and 36 perches. There is now a modern farmhouse. The graveyard, now a grove of trees, marks the chapel site.

4. HENRY DE LA FFELDE, child of Nicholas.

Born 1228 in Glynsurd, Ireland, and died 1295. Married Pornel De Shardelowe. Owned Glynsurd by 1262.

5. WILLIAM DE LA FFELDE, child of Henry and Pornel.

Born 1262 in Glynsurd, Ireland and died 1324. Married Emma. In 1283 lived in Meath the latter part of his father's life. Coroner in parts of Finglas Co Dublin 1302, also Sheriff.

6. JOHN DE LA FFELDE, child of Wiliam and Emma.

Born 1296 in Glynsurd, Ireland and died 1351. Married Johan. Entered Glynsurd after his father's death. Was made Sheriff of Dublin in 1326. Married Johan later.

7. WILLIAM DE LA FFELDE, child of John and Johan.

Born 1325 in Ireland. Died 1404 in Westcote. Married Letice Cotelyn. Was an attorney. His first wife's name is unknown. Came from Ireland to Buckinghamshire about 1370. Lived at Westcote from 1374. Sons John and Robert helped with the law work and travelled with him. Name appears 105+ times in English records as Delafield, de la ffeld, de la ffelde, Delafelde, Dalafelde, Dalefeld and del ffelde. Properties in Neul-de-Boham, Manor Westcote also Bicester Manor Westcote and 1/2 virgate in Waddesdon. To cultivate this estate of 130 acres, manage the farm, attend courts and perform the service required in 3 manors was all that one man could well do, even when helped by a number of labourers and servants. He gained the property during his lifetime, it was not inherited .

LETICE COTELYN: Second wife of William De La Felde. William was her second husband.

8. ROBERT DELAFIELD, child of William and Letice Cotelyn.

Born 1370 in Westcote and died 1436. An attorney. Gained all his father's estates on his father's death. Later he inherited the lands in Westcote. May have had a smallholding in Leigh, Essex, not far from Bures Gifford, one of the manors belonging to the Walderns. In April 1340, was sued by his tenants who no doubt had fallen behind with their rents. Robert had cut down their grass and removed hay accruing to the same value. He would probably have arranged a test case by forcible entry as was usual. Took over his father's law practice in 1392.

9. RICHARD DELAFIELD, child of Robert.

Born 1400 in Westcote and died abt.1483. His third wife was Elizabeth Belknap. A lawyer, apprenticed by his father Robert. His first wife Eleanor Waldern was daughter of William Waldern, Mayor and Escheator of London in 1412/13 and also 1422/23. His second wife was Joan Godstone. Rewarded for services to Royals with a grant for life to the King's serjeant. Richard de la felde, a place called Mounte John plus 100 acres within Waltham forest in Essex (1447). Granted further lands in Essex, custody of Angre Park Manor. In October 1456 an entry reads " William Luke, citizen & brewer of London proffers himself against Richard de la ffeld, late of Raynam, Essex a plea of debt of £10 and against Richard de la ffeld, late of London, on his wife Johan, widow of Robert Godstone, late of Raynham, a debt of £10. Sued again,1464, for debt by John Sygar, London. Sued in 1471 & 1472 by widow of Richard Alley, late alderman of London sued him by the name of Richard Delafield, late of Raynham. Did not accumulate property, seems to have spent or lost Eleanor's property and lived on the dower estates of the other two wives. In Kings service. Escheator-county.

10. RICHARD DELAFIELD, child of Richard and Elizabeth Belknap.

Born 1435 Westcote and died after 1500. Inherited uncle Richard's (brother of Eleanor) property. The property at Westcote was entailed and Richard lived there representing his father as an attorney. Inherited Westcote on his father's death. In 1500, he was a juror on a panel of 23. Moved to Middlesex.

11. WILLIAM DELAFIELD, child of Richard.

Born 1470 - 1480 Westcote and died 1544. Married Elizabeth Gurney. Inherited his father's lands. In 4.6.1503 is mentioned in two writs directed to Sherrif of Bucks. In 1520, under the name of William Delafield, constable of Westcote was taxed 10s on goods valued £20 as DLLAFELDE. Was at this time the 3rd richest man in Waddesdon.

12. RICHARD DELAFIELD, child of William and Elizabeth Gurney.

Born 1500 Waddesdon and died abt.1549 in Ashendon. Married Agness Plaisted 1530. She died 1551. His father died in 1544, and Richard went to live in Ashendon. Wealthy man of his class and locality. Provided in his will that, if his wife married again, his children might each have their property and go to their kinfolk and friends as they should think best. However, his widow died in 1551, three of his youngest went to live with relatives. After her death, the older three William, Nicholas and Joan no doubt stayed and managed the property.