Inquisitions Post Mortem, Edward III, File 197

Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem: Volume 12, Edward III. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1938.

Citation:

M. C. B. Dawes, J. B. W. Chapman, 'Inquisitions Post Mortem, Edward III, File 197', in Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem: Volume 12, Edward III( London, 1938), British History Online https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/inquis-post-mortem/vol12/pp155-169 [accessed 21 November 2024].

Inquisitions Post Mortem, Edward III, File 197


174.	RICHARD TYNGEWYK, or DE TYNGEWYK.
	Writ to the escheator to enquire as to the lands and heir of the said Richard, and who has been in possession of the lands since his death and received the issues. 14 November, 41 Edward III.
SURREY.	Inq. (indented) taken at Suthwerk, Wednesday the eve of St. Katharine, 41 Edward III. (Fourteen jurors.)
	He held no lands, &c., in the county. He died on 28 July, 41 Edward III. William de Tyngewyk, his brother, aged 25 years and more, is his heir.
	(Writ missing.)
LONDON.	Inq. taken before the mayor, 16 November, 41 Edward III.
	Richard Tyngewyk, ‘ismongere,’ was a bastard and has no heir of himself. He died on Wednesday before St. Peter’s Chains, 41 Edward III, seised of:— Parish of St. Mary of Collecherche. A tenement worth 46s. 8d. yearly, held of the king in burgage, as is the whole city of London. William Tyngewyk, his brother, immediately after his death entered into the tenement and received the issues, and is now in possession.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (1.)
175.	LAURENCE DUKET.
	Writ to the mayor of London to enquire as to the lands and heir of the said Laurence, and who has been in possession of the said lands since his death, and what charges in mortmain were made by him on the said lands for chantries &c. 24 June, 41 Edward III.
LONDON.	Inq. (indented) taken before the mayor, 6 August, 41 Edward III.
	He died in 18 Edward I, day not known. By his testament proved, proclaimed and enrolled in the husting of London held on Monday after the Purification, 18 Edward I, he bequeathed for the support of a priest to celebrate for ever for the souls of himself, his wife and their children in the church of Paternostercherche 5 marks yearly rent issuing from the whole tenement of Robert de Suthfolc[h] which he held in fee in the parishes of St. Martin in the Vintry, All Hallows at Heywharf, and St. Michael of Paternostercherche. He willed also that his heirs with his executors and four, three or two men of the parish of Paternostercherche might enter the said tenement when necessary and distrain therein until the chaplain should be satisfied of the said rent. The rectors and wardens of the work of the church of Paternostercherche were seised of the rent immediately after the death of Laurence, and provided the chaplain in form aforesaid. Thomas Bere, the present rector, now receives the same. Robert de Congham, citizen, and Sampson de Swafham, taverner, are now tenants of the tenement whence the 5 marks rent issues. The tenement is held of the king in free burgage, as is the whole city of London. The said Laurence has no heir now surviving, so far as the jurors can ascertain at present.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (2.)
176.	ROBERT SON OF ROBERT VERNON.
	(Writ missing.)
HUNTINGDON.	Proof of age (indented) of the said Robert son of Robert, whose father held of the abbot of Ramseye by knight’s service, taken at Rypton Abbatis, Thursday after St. Peter’s Chains, 41 Edward III.
	William de Somersale says that Robert is of full age, having been born in Rypton Abbatis on Ash Wednesday, 20 Edward III; and this he knows because one Robert the Chaplain was godfather, and told the witness at the time that he lifted him from the sacred font. Thomas Echerye agrees and says that Robert the father was bailiff of the abbot of Ramsey in the town of St. Ives in 20 Edward III, and when Robert’s mother was churched, to wit, on Thursday in Passion week, he (Thomas) was there. William othe Hill agrees and says that at that time, in 20 Edward III, he was in service with one Ralph Chamberlayn, nephew (nepote) of Robert aforesaid, and was at the churching aforesaid in Ralph’s company. Thomas othe Hill agrees and says that Robert, then abbot of Rameseye, was nephew (nepos) of Robert’s mother, and in the said 20th year, after Robert’s birth, immediately after Easter, he built a grange in the tenement of Robert who now is, and the deponent was there in company of the abbot when he set the bounds for the length and breadth thereof. William Johanson agrees and says that on Friday (sic) in the said feast of Ashes he was a godfather and lifted from the sacred font one Adam son of Thomas Olyver of the same town, and both Adam and the said Robert were baptised on the same Wednesday, 20 Edward III, in the same church. John Michel agrees and says that on the said Wednesday, 20 Edward III, the aforesaid abbot of Ramseye came to the said church to lift the said Robert, and he was baptised at his coming, and the deponent was then in service with the said abbot. John Hulet agrees and says that he was working (operarius) in the same town the said day and year when they came to the church to baptise Robert, and he was sent after Alice Chamberlayn, the godmother, and went with her into the church. John othe Wolde agrees and says that on the day and year of Robert’s baptism he announced it to the child’s father, who was bailiff of the said abbot at St. Ives, and for the announcement Robert’s father gave him a tunic for his trouble. Thomas Olyver agrees and says that he had a son born and baptised on the same day in the said church. John de Steuecle agrees and says that he had a daughter Adelina born the same day that Robert’s mother was churched in the said year, and the godmother of the said Adelina &c. William Ramseye agrees and says that his own son William was born within a fortnight of the said Robert. Andrew Balle agrees and says that on the day and year aforesaid he purchased a messuage and 6a. land from John Stalker in the same town, and his charter was read among the men there when Robert was baptised.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (3.)
177.	JOAN ONE OF THE DAUGHTERS AND HEIRS OF JOHN DE PAVELY.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Joan, whose lands &c. are in the custody of the rector of Edyngton by commitment of William late bishop of Winchester, to whom the king committed the same. 18 November, 41 Edward III.
WILTS.	Proof of age (indented) made at Westbury, 8 January, 41 Edward III.
	Nicholas Brok, aged 40 years, John Cros, aged 50 years, John Durewyne, aged 66 years, Richard atte Grove, aged 60 years, and John Broun, aged 40 years, say that the said Joan was born at Westbury and baptised in the parish church there on 14 November, 27 Edward III. They were there with John de Pavely, her father, to make an agreement between the same John and John Vernoun upon a quarrel that arose between them, of which agreement indentures were made dated at Westbury the said 14 November, 27 Edward III, which were found in the custody of John de Pavely’s executors; and by the date of the indentures they know this. James ….., aged 50 years, agrees and says that he had a son James who died the same day and whose death was written in the missal of the said church on 14 November in that year. Roger Wynebold, aged 60 years, Richard atte Pounde, aged 66 years, Richard Golsweyn, aged 64 years, and John Herkedale, aged 40 years, agree and say that on the same day they were enfeoffed of certain lands &c. in Westbury, and by the date of the charter they know. Walter Chamberlayn, aged 66 years, and John Conyheth (?), aged 70 years, agree and say that they were with John de Pavely at Westbury the same day, when he was enfeoffed of a messuage and a carucate of land there, and they were witnesses to the charter, which bears date 14 November in the said year; and moreover they saw John then vicar of Bradelegh, Joan Percy and Ellen de Pavely lift the said Joan from the sacred font. So all the jurors and witnesses say that Joan was 14 years of age on 13 November last. The rector of Edyngdon was warned and came personally to Westbury on 8 January, but had nothing to say for the king or himself against the proof aforesaid.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (4.)
178.	JOAN DAUGHTER AND HEIR OF ALICE LATE THE WIFE OF WILLIAM DE LUSCOTE.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Joan, kinswoman and one of the heirs of Thomas Achard and Gilbert de Knovill, whose lands &c. are in the custody of the said William de Luscote by the king’s commitment. 24 October, 41 Edward III.
SOMERSET.	Proof of age taken at Jevelcestre, 3 November, 41 Edward III.
	(Partly illegible.) John Doo, aged 50 years, says that the said Joan was of full age, to wit, 14 years, on Monday after St. James last, and was born at Purloke and baptised in the church there on Monday after St. James, 27 Edward III; and this he knows because he held a court there ……… John Gatebrugg, aged 45 years, John ….., aged 43 (?) years, …….., aged 40 years, Peter Grist, aged 50 years, and Thomas le Forister, aged 48 years, agree in all things with John Doo, and say they were present at the said court. William Clotesham, aged 50 years, Walter Attemore, aged 45 years, John Cartere, aged 48 years, William Hamelyn, aged 35 years, William Cheleworth, aged 46 years, and Richard Tatenas, aged 40 years, agree in all things, and say that on the day of the baptism they visited Alice, Joan’s mother, who gave them each a silk purse that they might bear witness to Joan’s age. And they say that John Arundel has married the said Joan, but so far they have no issue. The escheator by Thomas Colbrand, his bailiff, warned William Luscote to be present at the said proof, and he was present but had nothing to say for the king or himself against the said proof.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (5.)
179.	JOHN SON OF JOHN DAUTRE.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said John, kinsman and heir of Thomas de Bartail, deceased, who held of the king by knight’s service, as of the lands &c. late of William de Coucy, which were lately in the king’s hands. The lands of John’s inheritance are in the custody of John Dautry by the king’s commitment. 13 May, 41 Edward III.
	Endorsement by the escheator that he warned John Dautry by William de Rilleston and Robert de Staynford, and that he was present but said nothing against the proof of age.
YORK.	Proof of age taken at York, Friday before St. Peter’s Chains, 41 Edward III.
	Edmund Maunsel, aged 60 years, says that the said John was born at Bolton in Boghland, co. York, on Monday after St. Martin in the Winter, 19 Edward III, and was baptised in Bolton church, and that Master John de Bolton, parson of Bolton, and John de Catherton lifted him from the font; and he was 21 years of age on Monday after St. Martin last. This the witness knows because he was in the church and saw the baptism. Robert de Frikelton, aged 56 years, agrees and says that he was at Bolton when Thomas Bartail died, and saw the said John son of John baptised. William Elyot(?), aged 40 years, agrees and says that in the same month that John was born he had a son William born, who is now 21 years of age and more. John de Haukesworth, aged 60 years, agrees and says that in the same month that John was born he married Agnes his wife. Richard Fauvel, aged 62 years, agrees and says that in the same month that John was born he had a daughter Margaret born, who died lately. William Fauvel, aged 40 years, agrees and says that in the same week that John was born he had a son Ellis born, who is now 21 years of age and more. Edmund del Grene, aged 44 years, agrees and says that in the same week that John was born he had a brother Nicholas born, who is now 21 years of age and more. Edmund de Rymyngton, aged 60 years, agrees and says that he was with the said John’s mother at Bolton when he was born. John Lauson, aged 62 years, agrees and says that he was in the church of Bolton and saw the said heir baptised. John de Mallum, aged 50 years, agrees and says that in the same week he was at Bolton and spoke with the mother of the said John and saw him born (nasci). Robert de Bradlay, aged 62 years, agrees and says that in the same month that John was born he had a daughter Joan born, who is 21 years of age and more. Godfrey Dautre, aged 68 years, agrees and says that in the same week that John was born he had a son Richard born, who is 21 years of age and more.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (6.)
180.	JOHN SON AND HEIR OF JOHN MOSGRAVE.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of John, son and heir of John Mosgrave and Margaret his wife, both deceased, of whom (quibus) Robert de Ryhill, deceased, held the manor of Heton, held of the king in chief, for term of his life, with reversion to the said John son of John. 16 May, 41 Edward III.
NORTHUMBERLAND.	Proof of age taken at Newcastle upon Tyne, in the castle there, 5 August, 41 Edward III.
	Edmund de Craucestre, knight, aged 60 years, says that the said John was born at the town of Heton on 14 February, 19 Edward III, and was baptised in the church of All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne, and that John Fremarays and John son of Robert de Benton lifted him from the sacred font. He was 21 years of age on 14 February last. This the deponent knows because he was at Newcastle on the day of the baptism, and saw it, more than 21 years ago. John Comyn, knight, aged 50 years, agrees and says that he was at Newcastle when Robert de Rihill aforesaid died, and he saw John son of John baptised, more than 21 years ago. Henry de Haryngton, knight, aged 50 years, agrees and says that in the month that John was born he had a son named John born, who is now 21 years old and more. John de Killyngworth, the elder, aged 46 years, agrees and says that in the same month he married Agnes his wife. Robert de Eland, aged 42 years, agrees and says that in the same month he had a daughter Margaret born, who died lately. Richard de Horslay, aged 42 years, agrees and says that in the same week that John was born he had a son William born, who is now 21 years old and more. Thomas Turpyn, aged 30 (sic) years, agrees and says that in the same month that John was born he had a son Philip born, who is now 21 years of age and more. John de Killyngworth, the younger, aged 50 years, agrees and says that he was at Heton with the mother of the said heir when the latter was born. Nicholas de Houghton, aged 40 years, agrees and says that in the same year that John was born he had a son Godfrey born, who is now 21 years old and more. John de Morlay, aged 41 years, agrees and says that he was at Newcastle on the day the said heir was born, and saw him baptised. Richard de Cramelyngton, aged 40 years, agrees and says that in the same month that John was born he married Juliana his wife, 21 years ago and more. William de Hidewyn, aged 36 years, agrees and says that in the same week that John was born he had a son Richard born, who is now 21 years old and more.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (7.)
181.	JOHN SON AND HEIR OF RICHARD DE HOTOUN ROF, or HOTOUNROF.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said John. 10 June, 41 Edward III.
CUMBERLAND.	Proof of age taken at Penereth, Tuesday before Michaelmas, 41 Edward III.
	John de Lenton, aged 44 years, says that John son and heir of Richard aforesaid was born at Hotounrof in Cumberland on Palm Sunday, 19 Edward III, and was baptised in the church of Greystok, and was 21 years of age on Palm Sunday last. This he knows because in the same month he had a daughter Alice born, who is now 21 years old and more. William de Stapelton, aged 40 years, agrees and says that in the same month he had a daughter Isabel born, who is now 21 years old and more. William de Laton, aged 41 years, agrees and says that in the same week he had a son Robert dead, and that is 21 years ago and more. Adam de Blenkowe, aged 50 years, agrees and says that in the same week he had a sister Alice dead, and that is 21 years ago and more. Roger de Beauchamp, aged 40 years, agrees and says that in the same month he had a daughter Isabel born, who is now 21 years old and more. Gilbert de Suthayk, aged 54 years, agrees and says that in the same month he had a son Thomas made a canon in the priory of Carlisle, and that is 21 years ago and more. William de Hoton in the Forest, aged 42 years, agrees and says that in the same week he had a brother Robert killed by accident in the forest of Ingelwod. William de Vaus of Caterlen, aged 43 years, agrees and says that in the same month he had a sister Alice made a nun in the priory of Ermythwayt, and that is 21 years ago and more. John de Aleynby, aged 56 years, agrees and says that in the same month he had a son William killed by the Scots in the march of Scotland. Roger de Salkeld, aged 50 years, agrees and says that in the same week he had a brother William accidentally drowned in the water of Edene. William de Hoton of Salkeld, aged 40 years, agrees and says that in the same week his brother Thomas, when riding towards Carlisle, fell from his horse and broke his left arm. John de Carleton, aged 60 years, agrees and says that in the same month his son William, when journeying towards York, was killed by robbers in the forest of Galtres.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (8.)
182.	THOMAS BROTHER AND HEIR OF ALAN FITZ ROGER.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Thomas, whose lands &c. are in the custody of William Strete by the king’s commitment. 4 June, 41 Edward III.
SUSSEX.	Proof of age (indented) made at Cicestre, Wednesday after the Assumption, 41 Edward III.
	John Taylor, aged 50 years, says that the said Thomas was born at Merston and baptised in the church of St. Bartholomew there, and was 22 years of age at Michaelmas last, and that Thomas de Holand, knight, William Passenam and Maud de Holand lifted him from the sacred font. This the deponent knows because he married Alice de Herdeham at the feast of Holy Trinity after the birth of the said Thomas. William Sent Jorge, aged 40 years and more, agrees and says that Katharine, sister of Agnes his wife, was married to William Sardenne at Cicestre a month after the birth. Richard de Appelshae, aged 50 years and more, agrees and says that he made a covenant to sojourn with John de Aldefford at ‘le Grove’ by Merston at the previous Michaelmas, so he well remembers the birth. William atte Halle, aged 51 years, agrees and says that one William West (?) broke a certain bone in his right hand about Whitsun in the year of the birth. Thomas Champion, aged 41 years, agrees and says that he had a windmill burnt down the same year. Thomas Callegray, aged 50 years, agrees and says that he was under-bailiff of Richard Giffard in the hundred of Box at the time of the birth. John Palmer, aged 40 years, agrees and says that he was bailiff of Henry Fiz Roger, father of Thomas, of the manor of Merston in the year of the birth, and has letters of acquittance for the time he was bailiff. John Hekefere, aged 41 years and more, agrees and says that he built (fecit) a certain house in the manor of Merston, which belonged to Henry Fiz Roger, at the time of the birth. John Leggard, aged 50 years, agrees and says that he had a son William [born ?] at Stretham by Merston in the year of the birth. John Brykeneye, aged 50 years and more, agrees and says that he married his wife Maud at Stretham by Merston a year before the birth. John Gyffard, aged 35 years, agrees and says there was a great quarrel between Henry Fiz Roger, father of the said Thomas, and Maud de Holand, and peace was restored at Salisbury in the year of the birth, and his father was present. John Roper, aged 45 years, agrees and says that in Whitsun week after the birth he broke his right leg at Halnakre near Merston. The escheator warned William Strete at his inn in London, by Robert Hynkele and Robert de Wygton, to be present and shew if he had any reason why the above proof of age ought not to be taken.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (9.)
183.	RICHARD SON AND HEIR OF JOHN SON OF JOHN DE COMPTON, knight.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Richard, the lands of whose inheritance are in the custody of Ingelram, earl of Bedford, and Isabel his wife, by the king’s commitment. 18 October, 41 Edward III.
	Endorsed by the escheator that he warned the said Ingelram and Isabel by William de Ryngebourn, farmer of the said lands, and by Robert Adam.
SOUTHAMPTON.	Proof of age (indented) taken at la Hatte in the Isle of Wight, 16 November, 41 Edward III.
	Roger Baker, aged 60 years, says that the said Richard is 21 years old and more, having been born at Mersshtone Pagham in the Isle of Wight and baptised in the church of Arretone on 1 February, 20 Edward III. This he knows because on the same day he married Joan his wife. Walter de Kyngeston, aged 50 years, agrees and says that on the said 1 February he acquired in fee a messuage and a carucate of land in Wippyngham in the said island, as appears by the date of his charter. Thomas Vavasour, aged 50 years, agrees and says that his eldest son was born at Arreton and baptised in the church there on the said 1 February. William Nywenham, aged 40 years and more, agrees and says that he was in Arreton church on the said 1 February when Richard was baptised, and saw that the chaplain of the parish church wrote the date of the birth in the church missal. Reynold Haiward, aged 50 years, agrees and says that he was Richard’s godfather with Richard Freland, parson of the church of Kyngeston in the said island. John Groutale, aged 40 years and more, agrees and says that he was on a certain inquisition before the king’s coroner in the island, for a felony committed in the town of Arreton, on the said 1 February, 20 Edward III. Thomas le Martre, aged 40 years, Thomas atte Leighe, aged 50 years, Edward Pounch, aged 50 years, John Ywon of Westbrok, aged 40 years, Thomas Coraunt, aged 60 years, and John Taddehale, aged 40 years, agree that the said Richard is 21 years of age and more.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (10.)
184.	THOMAS SON AND HEIR OF ANDREW DE WALDEN.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Thomas, the lands of whose inheritance are in the custody of John Wade, clerk, by demise of the executors of Humphrey de Bohun, late earl of Hereford, to whom the king committed the custody. Eltham, 12 April, 41 Edward III.
	Endorsed by the escheator that he warned John Wade, clerk, who was present in person but could say nothing against the proof aforesaid.
ESSEX.	Proof of age made at Navestoke, Saturday in Easter week, 41 Edward III. (Partly illegible.)
	Ellis atte Hethe, aged 50 years and more, says that Thomas was born at Maudeleynlavar and baptised in the church of St. Mary Magdalen there on Monday before All Saints, 19 Edward III, and was 21 years of age on Monday before All Saints last. This he knows because about the feast of the Purification after the birth he set out for Santiago. William atte Welde of Aungre, aged 46 years and more, agrees and says that about Christmas after the birth his daughter Katharine was born. Geoffrey Pake, aged 53 years, agrees and says that on the eve of St. Laurence before the birth he was staying with Andrew aforesaid and broke his leg by means of a cart. William Takerel, aged 44 years, agrees and says that about Michaelmas before the birth he purchased his manor of Wodeford. John Ledat, aged 39 years, agrees and says that about the feast of the Annunciation after the birth he built his hall. John le Wrighte, aged 48 years and more, agrees and says that about the feast of St. Andrew after the birth his barn full of corn was burnt. John Walter, aged 58 years and more, agrees and says that about the feast of St. Nicholas after the birth his son Robert was drowned in his millpond (stagno). William Germeyn, aged 48 years and more, agrees and says that about the feast of the Annunciation after the birth Gilbert, his son and heir, …. Alan Aldirkirke, aged 42 years, agrees and says that about the Nativity of St. John after the birth he married Joan his wife. William Chaunberlayne, aged 53 years and more, agrees and says that about the Nativity of St. Mary before the birth …. his daughter was married to Robert Foulmere (?). Thomas atte Aysshe, aged 60 years and more, agrees and says that about the feast of the Annunciation after the birth his son John was made a monk. Stephen le Wrighte, aged 65 years, agrees and says that on Christmas eve after the birth at night when he was at matins (sicut fuit ad matutinas) he was robbed …….
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (11.)
185.	ELIZABETH ONE OF THE DAUGHTERS AND HEIRS OF THOMAS DE SANCTO OMERO, AND DAUGHTER AND HEIR OF MARGARET LATE THE WIFE OF THE SAID THOMAS.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Elizabeth, the lands of whose inheritance are in the custody of Thomas Waryn, her husband, by demise of Thomas Cheyne, to whom the king committed the custody. 22 May, 41 Edward III.
NORFOLK.	Proof of age taken at Mulkeberton, Wednesday after SS. Peter and Paul, 41 Edward III.
	Hugh le Monk, aged 53 years and more, says that the said Elizabeth was born at Mulkeberton and baptised in the church there on Monday after the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, 24 Edward III, and was 16 years of age on Monday after the Nativity of the Virgin Mary last. This he knows because, about the feast of St. Laurence before her birth, as he went with a cart in autumn, the cart fell over and broke his leg. John Gosselyn, aged 46 years and more, agrees and says that about Michaelmas after the birth Katharine his wife died. Richard Garveys, aged 32 years and more, agrees and says that about All Saints after the birth Robert his son was born. John Brakene, aged 60 years, agrees and says that about the feast of St. James before the birth he married Joan his wife. Thomas Blofeld, aged 48 years, agrees and says that about the feast of Holy Trinity before the birth he set out for Rome. William Frenkyssh, aged 37 years, agrees and says that about Easter before the birth he built his hall anew (de novo). Robert de Griston, aged 53 years, agrees and says that about the feast of the Assumption before the birth Avice his daughter was married to John Westwode. Richard de Griston, aged 42 years, agrees and says that about Michaelmas before the birth he purchased his manor of Griston with all the corn that was in the barn. John Sancroft, aged 43 years, agrees and says that about the Exaltation of the Holy Cross after the birth his hall was completely burnt down. John Shirlyng, aged 63 years, agrees and says that about the feast of St. James before the birth Margaret his daughter eloped with (abducta fuit cum) a certain chaplain and he never saw her afterwards. Laurence Beltan, aged 39 years, agrees and says that about Whitsun before the birth he set out for Santiago. John de Neweton, aged 48 years, agrees and says that about the feast of SS. Peter and Paul before the birth he was robbed of 9l. by thieves at Luchhamlyngg.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (12.)
186.	ALICE DAUGHTER OF PHILIP ROKHULL.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Alice, kinswoman and heir of Peter Rokhull and of Sibyl Rokhull, who held by knight’s service of the heir of Margaret de Cornubia, late a minor in the king’s wardship. 13 February, 41 Edward III.
SALOP.	Proof of age taken at Lodelowe, 10 March, 42 Edward III (sic).
	Thomas de Lowe, aged 40 years and more, says that the said Alice was born at Rokhull and baptised in the church of Greote, and that John Simondes, Alice Parsones and Agnes de Boudon lifted her from the sacred font on 8 August, 18 Edward III. This he knows because William his firstborn son was born at Greote and baptised in the said church the same day, whereby he reckons William and Alice to be of the same age, and so Alice was 15 years of age on 10 August, 33 Edward III. William le Yonge of Weston, aged 39 years and more, agrees and says that he married Joan daughter of Reynold de Stoke in the said church on the same day that Alice was baptised. Reynold de Buterleye and Roger Simondes, each aged 40 years and more, agree and say that they were in the said church on the day that Alice was baptised, being present before the bishop of Hereford who was then holding a visitation there. William Steuket, Richard Slikebird, William Wormbrugg and John de Dounton, each aged 38 years and more, agree and say that they were present in the church of Greote on the day that Alice was baptised, at the solemnisation of the marriage there between Robert de Weston and Agnes his wife. John Basket, Roger Abovetheton, John del Dale and John Aleyn, aged 35 years and more, agree and say that they were present in the church of Greote on the day that Alice was baptised, at the celebration of the first mass of Sir John son of Robert de Sutton, chaplain.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (13.)
187.	ALICE DAUGHTER AND HEIR OF HUGH LE CARPENTER OF GREOTE.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Alice, whose father held by knight’s service of the heir of Margaret de Cornubia, late a minor in the king’s wardship. 13 February, 41 Edward III.
SALOP.	Proof of age taken at Lodelowe, 10 March, 42 Edward III (sic).
	William Gederlef, aged 34 years, says that the said Alice was born at Greote and baptised in the church there, and that Richard de Esthope, chaplain, Alice Steuket and Alice in le Hale lifted her from the sacred font on 10 September, 15 Edward III. This he knows because he was present in the church to hear mass when the said Alice was baptised. So she was 15 years old on 12 September, 30 Edward III. Walter de Boudon, aged 35 years, agrees and says that he was present in the church when the said Alice was baptised, for the celebration of the marriage between John le Whyte and Alice his own daughter. John de Rochull, John Crompe and William de Weston, each aged 30 years, agree and say that on the day of the baptism they were in the church before the archdeacon of the county in a visitation he held there. William le Taillour, William de Lowe, Henry Vescy and Adam de Caynham, each aged 30 years and more, agree and say that on the day of the baptism they were present in the church to set up the belfry which had been newly built (ad erigendum campanile de novo construct’). Richard de Heywode, Thomas Power and Ralph Bernard, each aged 33 years and more, agree and say that they were with others at Greote before the coroner of the county for a certain misadventure which happened there, and they saw the said Alice carried to the church to be baptised.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (14.)
188.	NICHOLAS SON AND HEIR OF WILLIAM SON OF REYNOLD DE STOKE.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Nicholas, whose father held by knight’s service of the heir of Margaret de Cornubia, late a minor in the king’s wardship. 13 February, 41 Edward III.
SALOP.	Proof of age taken at Lodelowe, 10 March, 42 Edward III (sic).
	Simon le Whyte, aged 60 years and more, says that the said Nicholas was born at Stoke and baptised in the church of Burford on 11 November, 15 Edward III, and that Nicholas le Botiler, John de Stoke, and Margery wife of Hugh de la Boure lifted him from the sacred font. This he knows because he was present that day in the church at the solemnization of the marriage there between Robert le White and Agnes his wife. So the said Nicholas was aged 21 years and one day on 13 November, 36 Edward III. Walter de Hampton, aged 50 years and more, agrees and says that he was in the town of Burford that day to take seisin in a tenement there which he purchased from John Abovetheton. Thomas de Whytton, aged 45 years and more, agrees and says that he had a house newly built (de novo levatam) at the town of Stoke on the day of the birth. Thomas Bygyn, John de Verne and Roger Tropynell, each aged 50 years and more, agree and say that they were in the town of Stoke on the day of the birth before John Bryce, then coroner of the county, on an inquisition concerning the death of a certain man killed there. Thomas Haket, Henry Nicoles and Thomas de Ingwardyn, each aged 40 years and more, agree and say that they were present in the church of Burford on the day of the baptism, at the burial of Robert Hychecokes. Hugh son of John, Roger Hychecokes and Roger de Lowe, each aged 50 years and more, agree and say that they were in the town of Stoke on the day of the birth at a reconciliation (tractatum amoris) made then and there between Robert le Wodeward and Richard Jones.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (15.)
189.	ELIZABETH DAUGHTER AND HEIR OF WILLIAM DE NORTHGRAVE.
	Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Elizabeth, the lands of whose inheritance are in the custody of Joan late the wife of William de Northgrave by the king’s commitment. 3 December, 41 Edward III.
	Endorsed by the escheator that he warned Joan late the wife of William de Northgrave, by William le Clerc and Nicholas Alby, to be present at this proof, but she did not come.
HEREFORD.	Proof of age taken at Herdeford (sic), 22 June, 42 Edward III.
	Henry de Drayton, aged 40 years and more, says that the said Elizabeth was born at Great Tadyngton and baptised in the church there on 8 September, 19 Edward III, and that John Aubrey, Elizabeth atte Pyrie, and Joan wife of Thomas Norreys lifted her from the sacred font. This he knows because on the same day he had a daughter Joan baptised in the said church, in the same water and font as Elizabeth. So Elizabeth was 22 years of age on 8 September last. Richard de Casewell, aged 38 years and more, agrees and says that on the day that Elizabeth was born at Great Tadyngton he married Joan daughter of Roger le Beaumeys there. John de Hanle and John de Byllesbury, each aged 45 years and more, agree and say they were at Great Tadyngton on the day of the baptism, at the solemnization of the marriage between Richard de Casewell and Joan his wife. Roger de Monselowe and Richard Norreys, each aged 43 years and more, agree and say that they were present at Great Tadyngton on the day of the baptism before the archdeacon of Hereford in his visitation held there. Roger Williames, Philip Baret and Richard le Cartere, each aged 44 years and more, agree and say that they were present at Great Tadyngton on the day of the baptism at the delivery of seisin of a tenement there to John Aubrey. John Bernard, Thomas le Hunte and John del Hulle, each aged 50 years and more, agree and say that they were at Great Tadyngton on the day of the baptism at the burial of Adam atte Ferme there.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (16.)
190.	JOHN SON AND HEIR OF JOHN DE BURGHERSSH.
	BUCKINGHAM AND CAMBRIDGE. Writ to the escheator, as before (Calendar of Close Rolls, 1364–1368, pp. 259–260), to deliver to the said John the manors of Brune, co. Cambridge, and Kyngeseye, cos. Buckingham and Oxford, if they are still in the king’s hand, with the issues from 4 December, 40 Edward III, or else to show cause for disobeying the former command. 8 November, 41 Edward III.
	Endorsed: Certificate of John de Olneye, the king’s escheator, that by virtue of the said king’s writ he delivered the manor of Kyngeseye to John son of John Borewassche. As for the manor of Brunne, he did not take it into the king’s hand by the description of the manor of Brunne; but certain lands &c. in Brunne which were of the inheritance of the aforesaid John son of John, a minor, were taken into the king’s hand in accordance with the finding of an inquisition taken before the escheator, by the description of 80a. land, 2a. meadow and 40s. rent, as well by the death of Edmund Bacon as by the death of Denis (recte Denise) Bacon, who both held the said tenements of the king; and also in accordance with the finding of another inquisition taken before William de Otteford, late escheator, by the description of 120a. land, 2a. meadow and 40s. rent. And for this cause he did not deliver the said tenements to John son of John.
	C. Edw. III. File 197. (17.)