The Baskervilles

Sherlock Holmes' memorable story, "The Hound of the Baskervilles," had at least a basis in name, if not in fact.

Sir Humphrey Baskerville

M, d. 3 April 1647

Sir Humphrey Baskerville was born at Eardisely Castle, Herefordshire, England.2,3 He married Elizabeth Coningsby, daughter of Sir Thomas Coningsby and Phillipa Fitzwilliam.4 He died on 3 April 1647 at Eardisley Castle, Herefordshire, England.4

Their connection with Herefordshire began with the ancestor who came over to help William the Conqueror, from Normandy, [They may have come over late in William I reign to assist Bernard Newmarch in his raid on Wales]. The name Baskerville is probably derived from Basquevillein in the Pays de Card, or Bosherville near Rouen.