Close Rolls, Henry VI: March 1455

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 6, 1454-1461. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1947.

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'Close Rolls, Henry VI: March 1455', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 6, 1454-1461, (London, 1947) pp. 60-63. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol6/pp60-63 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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March 1455

March 24.
Westminster.
William Drayton of Wychyngham co. Norffolk 'husbondman' to Robert Drayton. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in Norffolk.
Condition, that he shall pay 9l. on Easter day 1456.
Edward Walche, son and heir of Richard Walche of Lynford co. Bukingham esquire, to John Fortescu now knight, and Thomas Nicoll now dwelling in the house of Shene of the Carthusian order, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Welwyn, and of all lands, reversions, rents and services in Welwyn, Dixwell, Daccheworth and elsewhere in Hertfordshire whereof his said father made a feoffment to them; and though this release is without condition, his intent is that Elizabeth his mother shall take all profit of the premises for her life save only the sale of wood, and Isabel Osberne his sister, to whom he has sold the same, shall have them in fee simple, to herself, her heirs and assigns in the best way the feoffees shall devise. Witnesses: William Broune, John Lynton, Thomas Segden, Richard Bowlond, William Boteler. Dated the eve of the Annunciation, 33 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 March.
John Staunton of Waltham Crosse co. Hertford 'ostiller,' to William Normanton clerk, John Boundon 'gentilman' and Thomas Quye 'yeman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due. Dated 12 December, 33 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 March.
Alan Stretton citizen and skinner of London, to Master John Wardall doctor of laws, William Essex of the exchequer, Thomas Yve, Richard Fryston clerk, both of the chancery, Thomas Draper of the household of Humphrey duke of Bukingham 'gentilman,' Thomas Nayleston of Bukby co. Northampton 'yoman,' John Brawnfelde chaplain, William Clement clerk and Thomas Balle citizen and skinner of London, their heirs and assigns. Gift of all his lands, rents, reversions and services in Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Kent or elsewhere within the realm; and of all his goods and chattels, all money and debts to him due to them, their executors and assigns. Dated 20 January, 27 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 April this year.
Nicholas Mylle citizen and tailor of London, to William Spaldyng 'sherman' and Robert Hacche 'peautrer' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 4d. Witnesses: William Blacman, Walter Baron, John Wynchecombe. Dated 4 March, 33 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 April.
Membrane 14d.
Ralph lord of Seudley, William lord of Seyntmounde, Edmund Hungerford knight, John Say, John Penycooke, Robert Hyham, John Breton esquires, Edmund Blake and Simon Blake, to Lettice late the wife of Peter Boxstede, her heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all the lands, rents and services etc. in Alfhamyston, Lamerssh, Pebmerssh and Twynstede co. Essex which they and the said Lettice, with John Brygge now deceased, had jointly by feoffment of Thomas Braunche clerk. Dated 18 March, 32 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July this year.
Richard Pessall citizen and draper of London, to Henry Stedeman of London draper and Roger Eton of Shrewsbury 'gentilman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property, debts and chattels in London, throughout the realm and elsewhere. Dated 14 July, 33 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 July.
Thomas Marchall of London 'founder,' to Nicholas Walpole, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all money and debts to him due. Dated 15 July, 33 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 July.
John Manyngham esquire, son and heir of Thomas Manyngham esquire, to John Nevile knight, son of Richard earl of Salisbury, William Myrfeld, Henry Sotehill esquires and Thomas Beamound 'gentilman,' and to the heirs and assigns of the said Henry. Charter with warranty of the manors of Wrenthorp and Erdeslowe co. York, and all lands, messuages, rents and services there, in Stanley, Normanton, Wodhous and Snydall, and in the parishes of Wakefeld, Wodkirk and Normanton, and all those of his said father in the 'Westryddyng.' Witnesses: Ralph Graystok, William Gascoigne, John Seyvell, Robert Waterton, William Plumton, John Langton knights, John Hopton of Swyllyngton, William Scargyll the elder, Walter Calverley esquires. Dated 14 July, 33 Henry VI.
John Manyngham (as above), to John Fryston 'gentilman' and William Levett 'gentilman.' Letter of attorney, appointing them to give John Nevile (and the others above named) or their attorney seisin of the manors, lands etc. (above mentioned). Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing, 14 July.
Thomas Sambroke of Neuport co. Salop, son of Roger Sambroke late of Sambroke co. Salop and cousin and heir of Thomas Sambroke of Bykefold co. Somerset his said father's brother, to William Dodesham, Philip Pym, Stephen Midwynter, William Midwynter and Robert Pyppyng and to the heirs and assigns of William Dodesham and Philip Pym. Quitclaim of all the messuages, lands, rents, services and reversions in the parishes of Wemeden and 'Est Chilton' co. Somerset sometime of Thomas his uncle; and warranty against Nicholas abbot of Glastonbury and his successors. Witnesses: Edward Hulle, Humphrey Courtenay knights, Alexander Hody, Robert Whitegreve, John Salter. Dated 10 November, 31 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 July this year.
John Croucheman the elder, son and heir of Peter Croucheman of 'Westhanyngfeld,' to John atte Ree 'wodyere,' John Belamy and John Neyghbour the younger 'bocher,' their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands, rents and services in Westhanyngfeld called 'Mordelles.' Witnesses: Robert Beauchamp, Thomas Barwyk, John Webbe, John Kent, John Gybberd, William Bode, John Downe. Dated 'Westhanyngfeld,' 2 April, 32 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 July this year.
Richard Tolle citizen and tailor of London, to William Caustyn tailor, John Ryver skinner, citizens of London and William Tolle, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 19 July, 33 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 July.