William Lord Hastings took part in the Wars of the Roses and fought on the side of the Yorkists and Edward IV. William was the son of Sir Leonard Hastings and Alice Camois and was born in around 1430. He fought at the battles of Ludford and Mortimer's Cross and after helping Edward win the Battle of Towton was knighted on the battle field. William married Katherine Neville, the sister of Richard Neville, the 'Kingmaker'. William gained many titles including Baron Hastings and Chamberlain and also became a member of the Order of the Garter. When Henry VI was restored to power in 1470 Hastings fled the country with Edward IV. In 1471 Hastings assisted Edward return to power after helping defeat the Lancastrians at the Battle of Tewkesbury and was given the captaincy of Calais in return. He then became an important player in foreign affairs. After the death of Edward IV Hastings tried to protect the old king's son, Edward V, by plotting against Richard, Duke of Gloucester (the future Richard III). Gloucester discovered the plot and Hastings was arrested and quickly executed at the Tower of London. His body was removed and buried at Windsor.

 William (Lord Hastings) (b.1430? - d.1483)
    +Neville, Katherine (b.1442? - d.1504?)