Lineally descended from Crida, first king of marcia, died A.D. 594 (See Dr. James Anderson's "Royal Genealogies," 1732; and Betham's "Genealogical Tables") (Browning, Charles H. Americans of royal descent, 7th ed. Baltimore : Genealogical Pub. Co., 1986, pg. 331).
Edburgh of the Royal House of Mercia. Eoldorman: an important personage (Shire Officer) who participated in the Witan (Parliament). The title later evolved into Earl. Acceded 866 (www site: Directory of royal genealogical data). This site suggests possible parentage with father Mucel.