Parents

Father: Earl Eadric of Wessex
Born: 901
Married: Unknown
Died: 949

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Mother: Princess Aethelgifu of Wessex
Born: 903
Died: Unknown

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Children:
1. Earl Aethelweard I of Wessex (b.926)
2. Lady Aelgifu of Wessex (b.928)
3. Lady Aelfwaru of Wessex (b.930)
4. Lord Aelweard of Wessex (b.933)

  • Note: In 925, Eadric's name first appears on charters; witnessed at least 35 documents as minister during 925-941, and 29 as dux over 942-949. A regrant from king of one of his properties, Hwituntune, in consequence of the original title papers lost in a fire. He also held Ogburn and Washington by devise. By 931 he was in possession of land adjoining Clere, an estate held by his brother Aethelwold; all four brothers witnessed the document, Aelfstan signing as Ealdorman and the other three as Thegns. The ancestry of his wife is not yet known.

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