His two older brothers preceded him in the barony, but both died childless.

His brother Ralph, the third baron, was a clergyman who died unmarried, after being the recipient of a violent feud with another northern family [1] and without issue in 1375.

Dacre, like many noblemen of his time, pursued a military career.

He fought in the Hundred Years War in France and Flanders.

Their son, William succeeded to the barony upon Hugh's death in 1383.