Close Rolls, Henry VI: 1456-1457

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: 1456-1457', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 6, 1454-1461, (London, 1947) pp. 201-208. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol6/pp201-208 [accessed 15 April 2024]

1456-1457

Membrane 15d.
Richard Stodevile citizen and mercer of London, to John Loke, Thomas Steell, Thomas Bryan, John Ratheby and John Alburgh, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels on either side the sea; and in name of possession he has delivered to them twelve silver spoons. Dated London, 13 December, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 December.
William Denton citizen and mercer of London, to Geoffrey Feldyng citizen and alderman, Ralph Marche, Philip Howell and William Pykeryng citizens and mercers and Thomas Pygot 'gentilman,' all of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, wares, property and chattels, and all debts and money to him due in London, the realm and elsewhere. Dated 20 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 December.
1457.
Jan. 20.
Esher.		 Thomas Dounton of the parish of St. James Garlekhithe, London 'mercer,' to the king. Recognisance for 500l. payable on the feast of St. Vincent next, to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Condition, that he shall appear in person in chancery on 28 January next, or any earlier day upon reasonable warning.
Jan. 20.
Esher.		 John Loke of the parish of St. Mary le Bow, 'mercer,' to the king. (Like) recognisance.
Like condition, mutatis mutandis, for appearance of John Loke.
Memorandum that Thomas Dounton and John Loke did appear at the day named.
Jan. 28.
Westminster.		 Thomas Dounton (as above), to the king. (Like) recognisance, payable on Monday next.
(Like) condition for his appearance on that day.
Note, that he did appear.
Jan. 28.
Westminster.		 John Loke (as above), to the king. (Like) recognisance.
Like condition, mutatis mutandis, for his appearance.
Note, that he did appear.
Jan. 31.
Westminster.		 Thomas Dounton (as before), to the king. (Like) recognisance payable on Friday next.
(Like) condition for his appearance on that day.
Note, that he did appear.
Jan. 31.
Westminster.		 John Loke (as before), to the king. (Like) recognisance.
Like condition, mutatis mutandis, for his appearance.
Note, that he did appear.
Feb. 4.
Westminster.		 Thomas Dounton (as before), to the king. (Like) recognisance payable on Christmas day next.
(Like) condition for his appearance on any day before Christmas upon reasonable warning.
Feb. 5.
Westminster.		 John Loke (as before), to the king. (Like) recognisance.
Like condition, mutatis mutandis, for his appearance.
Feb. 12.
Westminster.		 John Lound 'poyntmaker,' William Crawe 'waxchaundeler' and Oliver Castell 'skynner,' all of London,, to Margaret Kendall widow. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Condition, that during her life they shall pay her 53s. 4d. a year.
Feb. 12.
Westminster.		 John Lound (as above), to (the said) Margaret. Recognisance for 20s., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Cancelled upon her acknowledgment, 6 May this year.
Feb. 8.
Westminster.		 Thomas Gille of Nethewey co. Devon 'gentilman,' to the king. Recognisance for 500 marks, to be levied etc. in Devon.
Condition, that he shall appear in person in chancery one month after Easter next, to answer touching what shall be laid against him.
Note, that he did appear at that day.
Feb. 8.
Westminster.		 John More of Est Colme co. Devon 'gentilman,' to the king. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Devon.
(Like) condition for his appearance.
Note, that he did appear.
John Snoryng and Arnald Snoryng, to Nicholas Bokkyng esquire. Quitclaim of a fourth part of the manors of Longham and Titilsale, with warranty thereof by the said Arnald to the said Nicholas and his heirs. Dated Wendelyng, 1 January, 31 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Wendelyng, 10 August this year, before Edmund abbot of St. Mary Wendelyng, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
1456.
Membrane 14d.
Robert Colby citizen and draper of London, to Ralph Pole one of the king's justices, John Walden alderman of London, Thomas Babham 'gentilman,' Thomas Bromle and Thomas Colby drapers and citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, wares, property and chattels in London, the realm and elsewhere, and all debts and money to him due. Dated 24 October, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 25 November.
Thomas Mynton of Colcestre co. Essex 'gentilman,' to William Horn citizen and goldsmith of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property, debts and chattels within the realm and elsewhere. Dated 20 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 November.
Thomas Moore citizen and 'salter' of London, to Richard Chauntrye 'gentilman,' Thomas Taverner 'salter' and Thomas Partrich 'grocer' citizens of London, their heirs and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm and elsewhere, and all debts to him due. Dated London, 22 June, 34 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 November this year.
William Stalon citizen and butcher of London, to Andrew White butcher and Simon Briggeman 'fuller' citizens of London, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due; and in name of possession he has delivered to them six silver spoons. Dated London, 29 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 November.
Peter Tryboullyard citizen 'pastiller' of London, to William Pavy cordwainer and John Kyrkby brewer citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 2d. Dated 27 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 November.
Richard Walfray citizen and carpenter of London, to Peter Cambrygge 'gentilman,' Everard Frere esquire and Edward Walder 'foyster' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due; and in name of seisin he has delivered to them one mazer (murra) adorned with silver gilt. Dated London, 9 February, 34 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 November this year.
John Pere citizen and grocer of London, to William Brayne 'gentilman,' Robert Therkeld 'gentilman,' John Lane the younger 'iremonger' and William Eyre 'peauterer' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 1 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 December.
William Lucy knight, to Thomas abbot of St. Mary Stanley co. Wiltesir and the convent and to their successors. Quitclaim of the manor of Trevrys co. Cornwall and all services thereof. Witnesses: John Colshull knight, John Arundell of Lanherne, Thomas Bodulgate esquires. Dated 30 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 November.
Thomas Outelawe of Ixnyng co. Suffolk, to John Marke, John Ansty the elder, Andrew Doket clerk, Ralph Grey, John Garland clerk, John Colby the elder and Richard Rolfe, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all the messuages, lands etc. in the towns and fields of Grauncestre, Berton, Cotes, Wytewell and Cantebrigge sometime of William Audeleys; and warranty thereof against Richard abbot of St. Mary and St. James Walden co. Essex and his successors. Dated 23 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 December.
1457.
Membrane 13d.
Nicholas Walter citizen and 'fuller' of London, to Nicholas Pury citizen and skinner of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property and chattels in London and elsewhere throughout the realm, and all debts and money to him due therein. Dated 26 March, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May.
John Toche citizen and 'grocer' of London, to William Laken serjeant at law, Richard Bourne 'gentilman,' John Akrys citizen and 'grocer' and Avery Passhelewe 'grocer,' their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated London, 4 March, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May.
Richard Hundell citizen and fishmonger of London, to Richard Fitz Geffrey citizen and grocer of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere in all the realm, and all debts to him due; and he has put him in possession by delivery of six silver spoons. Dated 2 May, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 May.
April 12.
Westminster.		 To the sheriff of Worcester. Order, as he would be saved harmless toward the king, upon receipt hereof forthwith to cause proclamation to be made, that no man of whatsoever estate, degree or condition shall presume to give any man badges or liveries contrary to the statutes, nor to use the same nor to go or ride armed with lances, 'launcegayes, gleyves' and other arms contrary to the laws under the pains therein contained and under pains and forfeitures now of late provided by the king and council, the king's livery and the livery of Edward prince of Wales his firstborn son excepted; as to his displeasure the king has learned what disturbances, riots, unlawful assemblies, murders, homicides and mischiefs daily result from liveries of badges and cloth given and used for confederacy and maintenance contrary to the ordinances and statutes provided against the gift and use thereof, not only in contempt of the king but in breach of the peace to the oppression of the people, and this he will not endure, but his will is that the statutes etc. be put in due execution.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
[Fœdera.]
April 27.
Westminster.		 To the sheriff of York. Order to cause proclamation to be made, that all who have 40l. a year of land or rent in their own hands of feoffees to their use, and have had the same three years and are not knights, shall at their peril repair to the king's presence before Whitsuntide next at latest to take upon them the order of knighthood; and order to make inquisition concerning the names of such men in his bailiwick, and to certify their names in chancery before the said feast. By K.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
[Ibid.]
John Walsham of Kyngeston upon Hull 'marchaunt,' to Master John Derby the king's prothonotary in chancery, Thomas Pygge of Boston co. Lincoln 'gentilman' and Thomas Cotys of York 'gentilman,' their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, property, merchandise and wares in London and elsewhere within the realm and on either side the sea, and all debts to him due on either side. Dated London, 1 February, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 May.
Robert Bultell citizen and 'barboure' of London, to Walter Burstede 'yoman,' John Grene, both of the king's household, and John Nightyngale citizen and tailor of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and all debts to him due. Dated 30 April, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 May.
John Johan citizen and mercer of London, to Ralph Pays citizen and 'stokfysshmonger' of London, his heirs and assigns. Gift of all his lands, rents and services, and all other his goods and chattels, property and debts in London or elsewhere within the realm. Dated 10 May, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 May.
John Gebon of Stokeneylonde co. Suffolk 'bochier,' to John Hamond 'chapman,' Robert Smyth of Stokeneylonde 'cordewaner' and Robert Pycard citizen and 'sherman' of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in Stokeneylonde and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated Michaelmas day, 30 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 May this year.
Membrane 12d.
William Leeke of Estgrenewiche co. Kent, to John Stourgeon, Thomas Fetherston, William Tyler citizens of London, Henry Newerk, Robert Ketilwell and Richard Style of Estgrenewiche, their executors and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his goods and chattels within the realm. Witnesses: Thomas Cheseman, Thomas Furneux, Roger Cokke, John Pyers, Robert Lightharneys. Dated Estgrenewiche, 15 December, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 June.
Henry Silver citizen and vintner of London, to William Kerver citizen and mercer, Thomas More 'gentilman' and Richard Chaundeller citizen and draper, all of London, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm and without on either side the sea, and all debts to him due, all property, merchandise and wares; and he has put them in possession thereof. Dated London, 25 May 1457, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 June.
Thomas Tor of the parish of St. Mary Matfellon without 'Algate' London 'tynker,' to John Hervy 'salter' and John Aylesbury 'sherman' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in that parish and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 13 June, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 June.
Alice Wakefeld of Suthwerk co. Surrey widow, to William Rows 'gentilman,' William Fitzwauter 'gentilman,' both of London, Richard Talbot 'gentilman,' Thomas Davy 'brewer,' John Smyth of Edgware 'maltman' and Henry Lawe 'maltman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all her goods and chattels and all debts to her due. Dated 10 April, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 June.
John de Wroxham of Southwerk co. Surrey 'smyth', to Stephen Frere 'lyghterman,' Edward Motte citizen and 'shipwright' and Edward Kyng citizen and 'shipwright,' all of London, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels in the borough of Southwerk and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one iron incus called 'an anvell,' price 40s. Dated 18 June, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 June.
John Coppe rector of Rympton co. Somerset, son and heir of John Coppe of Crasbroke in the parish of Buddelegh co. Devon, to William Carent esquire, Thomas Knoyell and Alice his wife, Walter Payn and John Wikys and to the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas. Gift with warranty of all lands, rents, reversions, services, commons of pasture etc. in Crasbroke, Poleheyes and the parish of Buddelegh. Witnesses: John Stork, Thomas Huntelegh, William Kayleway. Dated 1 October, 32 Henry VI.
John Coppe (as above), to (the said) William Carent, Thomas Knoyell, Alice, Walter Payne and John Wykes, and to the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands etc. (above mentioned). Witnesses: John Stork, Thomas Huntelegh, William Kayleway, John Palmer, Richard Marchall. Dated 4 October, 33 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 21 June this year.
Robert Laxton citizen and vintner of London, to John Dort citizen and vintner of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, debts and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm; and he has put John Dort in possession thereof by delivery of one piece of silver. Witnesses: John Boway, Robert Barret, Stephen Reygate citizens of London. Dated London, 23 June, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 June.
1456.
Membrane 11d.
Henry Langley esquire, one of the executors of Henry Somer esquire chancellor of the exchequer, to William Beaufitz citizen and fishmonger of London. Release of all actions for debt. Dated 10 December, 35 Henry VI.
Henry Langley esquire (as above), to William Beaufitz (as above), Thomas Beaufitz of Stratford atte Bowe co. Middlesex 'gentilman,' William Chattok, Thomas Gosselyn, William Fraunceys fishmonger and Richard Flemyng 'irmonger' citizens of London. (Like) release. Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings at Riklyng co. Essex, 11 December, before Richard Wetton the king's clerk, one of the clerks of chancery, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file.
1457.
Edward Bowdon citizen and goldsmith of London, to Geoffrey Harper 'gentilman,' John Bangore, John Alcok and John Dunclyff citizens and goldsmiths of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and all debts to him due within the realm. Dated 25 June, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 27 June.
Richard Cote citizen of London, to William Bampton clerk, Richard Wyse mercer, John Halman 'hurer,' Roger Curteys 'gentilman' and Richard Stevene 'marbler,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm; and he has put them in possession thereof by payment of 4d. Dated London, 30 April, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 June.
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