Henry of Adithley 
Henry was born about 1175. Henry's father was Adam of Aldithley and his mother was Emma fitz Orm. His maternal grandfather was Ralph fitz Orm. He was an only child. He died in 1246.General Notes
In 1214 he bought large estates from Eleanor Malbank. He held the office of Under Sheriff of Shropshire between 1217 and 1220. In 1223 he founded Hulton Abbey. He was commander of the Welsh Marches between 1223 and 1246. In 1227 he acquired the manors of Edgmund and Newport, Shropshire. He held the office of Sheriff of Shropshire between 1227 and 1232. In 1230 he acquired the manor of Ford, Shropshire. He held the office of Custodian of Chester and Beeston Castle on 22 June 1237. He built the castle of Heleigh, Staffordshire, and the Red Castle, Shropshire.
