Close Rolls, Henry VI: December 1439

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 3, 1435-1441. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1937.

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'Close Rolls, Henry VI: December 1439', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 3, 1435-1441, (London, 1937) pp. 339-348. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol3/pp339-348 [accessed 20 April 2024]

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December 1439

Dec. 3.
Westminster.
William Bulkeley of Eyton co. Cestre 'gentilman' to John Brokholes clerk. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Cheshire.
Condition, that the said John shall not be impleaded by Thomas de Kirkham abbot of St. Mary Vale Royal or by his successors before any judges or justices spiritual or temporal touching any matters real, mixed or personal between the abbot and convent or their predecessors and the said John.
Membrane 31d.
Adam Beggynden and James Beggynden, sons of Henry Beggynden deceased, to Thomas Waller servant of Henry Anger. Letter of attorney, appointing him to give John Rollyng, Henry Anger, John Ulffe and John Belsyre or one of them seisin of a messuage in the town of Cranebroke called 'Demowresplace,' and five pieces and 9 acres of land by estimation with a set rent in the parish of Cranebroke assigned by Henry Beggynden to the said James, his heirs and assigns, the first of the said pieces being called 'Wyvesfelde,' a second and third 'Tayllowrysfeldys,' a fourth the 'croffte atte Smythys,' the fifth Goldhom, and the 9 acres Bothelys. Dated Canterbury, 18 January 17 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November this year.
Simon Burcestre, son and heir of Thomas Burcestre of Suthwerk and of Katherine his wife, to Thomas Lucas and Thomas Couper, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of a messuage with two shops and gardens adjacent, houses, buildings etc. in the parish of St. Margaret Suthwerk, between tenements of the heirs of John William, sometime of Thomas Mallyng on the north, a tenement late of Roger Wryngerworth on the south, the high way on the west and a garden of the prior and convent of Merton on the east, which messuage etc. they and Richard Brewster otherwise Lyndesey and William Breuster clerk had jointly by feoffment of the said Simon. Witnesses: John Wellys grocer, Peter Saveray, William Shirlonde. Dated 14 November 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 November.
Hugh Hardyng citizen and grocer of London to John Sevenoke the elder canon, Sir Thomas Brigges clerk, John Holman, John White 'turnour' and John Middelton citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, his property, merchandise and wares in London, Surrey, Kent and elsewhere within the realm and over sea. Dated London, 4 September 17 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November this year.
William Marsshall rector of Kirkoswalde and John de Melsenby rector of a mediety of Ayketon to Thomas de Dacre lord of Gilleslande knight for life, with remainder to John de Dacre esquire his son for life, remainder to the heirs male of the body of the said Thomas. Charter indented with warranty of the manor of Hoffe, and of all lands, rents and services in Dribeke, Overton, Appilby and Colby co. Westmerland which the grantors had by feoffment of the said Thomas. Witnesses: Richard de Musgrave, Henry de Chrelkelde (sic), Christopher de Moresby knights, Thomas de Musgrave, William de Blenkensop esquires. Dated 22 April 17 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Karliol 1 October this year before Thomas prior of the cathedral church of St. Mary Karliol, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the king's file for this year.
Christopher Thorp, son of William de Thorp the elder, to John de Portyngton of Portyngton serjeant at law, Edmund Hoperton and John Lyndesey, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands, rents and services in the towns and territories of Thorp, Houeden and Belby. Witnesses: Thomas Metham knight, William Moston, Thomas Saltmerssh esquires, Thomas Lincoln, Robert Abbot. Dated Westminster, 24 November 18 Henry VI.
Christopher Thorp (as above) to Thomas Walker of Houeden and John Smyth of Estryngton. Letter of attorney, appointing them to give John de Portyngton (as above), Edmund Hoperton and John Lyndesey seisin of lands, rents and services in Thorp, Houeden and Belby. Dated 24 November 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing in chancery at Westminster, 3 December.
William Groos citizen and brewer of London to Peter Stukle clerk, William Ferrour the younger, Thomas Bernarde, Stephen Wyn' brewers and David Rose tailor citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead. Dated 8 December 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 December.
Membrane 30d.
Adam Beggynden and James Beggynden, sons of Henry Beggynden deceased, to John Rollyng, Henry Anger, John Ulffe and John Belsyre, their heirs and assigns, to the use and profit of the said Adam, his heirs and assigns. Charter of demise with warranty of a messuage in Cranebroke called 'Demowrysplace,' five pieces and 9 acres of land in the parish of Cranebroke, the first piece called 'Wyvesfelde,' a second and third 'Tayllowrysfeldys,' a fourth the 'crofte atte Smythys,' all these and the messuage late of Henry Beggynden, the fifth called Goldhom which the said James purchased of William Bewfrere, and the 9 acres by estimation Bothelys; also of all the rents in the said parish which among other things Henry Beggynden assigned to the said James, his heirs and assigns, and especially a rent of divers tenants of the dene (denne) of Cranebroke to him assigned. Dated 17 January 17 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November this year.
William Baybroke citizen and fishmonger of London to John Combys 'gentilman' and William Holyn citizen and fishmonger, both of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels quick and dead within the realm. Dated London, 17 November 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November.
William Northamptun citizen and draper of London to Robert Whityngham, John Erethe 'gentilman,' both of London, Thomas Chawordde clerk, John Bolle citizen and grocer of London and Nicholas Sebylle 'gentilman,' their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, his property and debts in London and elsewhere within the realm. Witnesses: Adham Coppynge, Thomas Persoun, Richard Lee citizens of London. Dated 25 November 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 November.
Walter Burgate of Dertemouth merchant to Sir Nicholas Carew knight, Nicholas Hawle 'gentilman,' Thomas Gille 'gentilman,' Nicholas Stebbyng, John Walsshe, Robert Wylyngton merchant of Dertemouth, Gilbert German of Kent 'gentilman,' Robert Philipp of Sandwich merchant, Edmund Erchedekyn of the same, Thomas Burgate and John Burgate of London, their heirs and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels quick and dead, moveable and immovable, his property and debts on either side the sea. Dated 8 October 17 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 November this year.
John Petyt citizen and grocer of London to Robert Gayton, George Asshton and William Sayton, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, his property and debts in London and elsewhere within the realm or over sea. Dated London, 4 November 13 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 November this year.
William Marsshall rector of Kirkoswalde and Richard del Garth rector of Halton to Thomas de Dacre lord of Gilleslande knight for life, with remainder to Ralph de Dacre esquire his son for life, remainder to the heirs male of the body of the said Thomas. Charter indented with warranty of the manor of Halton, and of all lands, rents and services in Aghton, Caton and Bare, and in Heghfelde and Sydeyarde, with a tenement in Halton called 'Shynbaneplace,' and all lands by the 'Stub' with the advowson of the parish church of Halton co. Lancastre, all which the grantors had by feoffment of the said Thomas. Witnesses: William de Haryngton, Robert de Haryngton knights, Thomas de Haryngton, James de Croft, Thomas de Midelton esquires. Dated 22 April 17 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Karliol 1 October this year before Thomas prior of the cathedral church of St. Mary Karliol, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the king's file for this year.
Membrane 29d.
Hugh Boyvyle esquire to Thomas Rous esquire for life, with remainder to Thomas Rous son and heir of Anne late wife of the said Thomas and to the heirs of his body, remainder to Richard Rous brother of Thomas the son and to the heirs of his body, remainder to William Rous brother of Richard and to the heirs of his body, remainder to William Cheyne and to the heirs of his body, remainder to John Boyvyle and Elizabeth his wife and to the heirs of the body of Elizabeth, remainder to the right heirs of Margaret who was wife of John Cheyne knight. Charter indented of the manors of Southo and Boughton co. Huntingdon, the manors of Skyllyngton and Ounby and a moiety of the manor of Manthorp co. Lincoln, and all his lands, reversions, rents and services in Southo, Boughton, Skyllyngton, Ounby, Manthorp and Overton Watervyle, under condition that if Thomas the son or the heirs of his body shall make a feoffment or estate thereof or of any parcel thereof with warranty in fee simple or fee tail, or by fine, deed, release or other warranty, so as to bar the said Richard and the others or any of them or their heirs, his estate therein shall cease, and like condition successively in regard to the said Richard, William Rous, William Cheyne and Elizabeth and their respective heirs, the premises passing in each case to the next in remainder. Witnesses: Nicholas Stucle, Thomas Waton, Nicholas Bowet, Hugh Wylby knights, Thomas Meerys, William Marmeoun. Dated 20 November 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 28 November.
John Duke of Cirencestre to William Notyngham of Gloucester, Thomas Snell of Cirencestre and Robert Hoggys of Malmysbury, their executors and assigns. Charter of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead in Oxford and the suburbs thereof, Cirencestre and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 1 May 17 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 December this year.
Thomas Kyrkham abbot of St. Mary Vale Royal and the convent to John Brokholes late parson of Temby, one of the clerks of chancery. General release of all actions real and personal, all suits, plaints, recoveries, executions and demands in courts spiritual or temporal. Dated 28 October 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at the monastery of St. Mary Vale Royal 7 November before William Bulkeley, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Dec. 6.
Westminster.
Richard Abberbury of Newebery co. Berkshire 'gentilman' to John Roger of Banham Valance. Recognisance for 50l., to be levied etc. in Berkshire.
John Wilteshire of Abyngdoun co. Berkshire 'skynner' to John Norman citizen and goldsmith and William Martyn 'gentilman,' both of London, and to their assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, and all his debts. Dated London, 1 November 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 8 December.
Simon Baroun citizen and 'glover' of London to Henry Otware citizen and girdler of London and his executors. Gift with warranty of all his property, goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due; and because his seal is to many unknown the seal of Thomas Catworth one of the aldermen of London is hereto attached at his request. Witnesses: Master John Bungey, Thomas Bygge 'letherseller,' John Broun 'haberdassher.' Dated London, 17 April 17 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 December this year.
Dec. 8.
Westminster.
William Fowler of Bokyngham co. Bukingham 'gentilman' to John Vampage and Thomas Palmer. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire.
Membrane 28d.
John Crompe citizen and 'upholder' of London to Abel Lyvermere chaplain, John Bernyngham clerk, Richard Lyes 'girdeler,' John Lacy and Thomas Bernewey of London draper, their executors and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due therein; and in name of seisin he has delivered to them 3s. 4d. Dated the eve of Allhallows 18 Henry VI. Witnesses: David Solly, John Fawne, John Olyver, Robert Hough, Richard Tyryngham.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 December.
John Cartmylle citizen and skinner of London to John Westwode citizen and tailor of London, his heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm; and because his seal is unknown he has procured the seal of Ralph Holande citizen and alderman of London to be hereto attached. Declaration of Ralph Holande, Henry Frowyk being mayor of London, Robert Clopton and Thomas Catworth sheriffs. Dated London, 26 July 14 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 December this year.
Thomas Asteley esquire to Leonard Hastynges esquire, his heirs and assigns. Charter of demise with warranty of the manor of Neuton Harecourt co. Leicestre, with lands, rents, services, woods, hedges, ditches, ways, paths etc. Witnesses: William Trussell, Robert Moton knights, Reynold Moton, Thomas Palmer, John Marchall of Kylby, John Mayell of Leicester, Richard Walssh of Wonlop esquires. Dated Neuton Harecourt, 2 December 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 December.
Thomas Asteley esquire to William Lynthwayt, Richard Snareston and Roger Gaylard. Letter of attorney appointing them to give Leonard Hastynges esquire seisin of the manor of Neuton Harecourt with lands etc. Dated 2 December 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 December.
John Paynell citizen and draper of London to John Stokker and Robert Shirbourne citizens and drapers of London, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, his property, merchandise and wares in London and elsewhere within the realm and over sea, and all debts to him due. Dated London, 1 August 17 Henry VI, 1439.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 December this year.
Richard Baret citizen and cordwainer of London to William Hille clerk of the chancery, John Kertell, Thomas Burgate, Hugh Trap cordwainers, Robert Gorway 'peautrer' and William Rede butcher citizens of London and Henry Lullay of London 'coriour,' their heirs and assigns. Charter of all his lands, rents, reversions and services in London and elsewhere within the realm, and to them, their heirs, executors and assigns of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead in the said city and the suburbs and elsewhere within the realm, and his estate of all lands therein held for life or years; and he has delivered to them 7d. in name of seisin. Witnesses: William Elfem, John Sheffelde, Thomas Swavsey. Dated 1 November 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 December.
John Hale of the parish of Flitton co. Bedford 'husbondman' to Walter Hale and John Maister of the king's household, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels quick and dead, moveable and immovable in Bedfordshire and elsewhere within the realm. Witnesses: William Mile, John Chaundeler, Roger Saunson. Dated 3 November 15 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 December this year.
Membrane 27d.
John Marschall chaplain to Peter Arderne. Bond in 40l. payable on Christmas day next. Dated 16 December 18 Henry VI.
Condition, that John Marschall prest nether do ne procure any bodely harme or un peas to Piers Arderne nor to non of his, bot kepe the peas ageyns theme, and kepe hyme out of the counte of Yorke, and ther nether wylfully to come ne be seyn.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 December.
Thomas Serle of London goldsmith, son and heir of William Serle of Radewynter co. Essex, to Richard Serle otherwise Spencer citizen and goldsmith of London. Quitclaim of all the lands, ways, paths, rents and services, hedges, ditches etc. in Great Radewynter and Little Radewynter which descended to the said Thomas after the death of his father, with homages, marriages, wards, reliefs, escheats, liberties etc., now in possession of the said Richard by his feoffment. Witnesses: Walter Colle, John Hogge, Richard Benet, John Reymond, John Lakeden. Dated 16 December 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 December.
John Loue of Hadle co. Suffolk to Robert Worsele mercer, William Burgeys, Robert Pounde grocers, Thomas Lully 'stokfisshmonger' citizens of London, John Holt draper and John Holbroke fuller of Hadle, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, his property, merchandise and wares in Suffolk and elsewhere within the realm and over sea, and all debts to him due. Dated London, 12 April 1439, 17 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 December this year.
William Lowe, son and heir of Guy Lowe, to John Vampage, William Wollashill, John Wode, Ralph Ingoldesby, John Heth and John Throkmarton, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents, reversions and services in the town and fields of Coughton called 'Enfeldes londes.' Dated Coughton, 3 December 18 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 December.
Dec. 24.
Westminster.
Ralph Say citizen and grocer of London to Henry Broune and John Lathum clerks. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Condition, that Katherine now wife of Ralph Say, if she overlive him, shall claim no right or dower in a tenement in Huntyngdoun called the 'Taberde' with the side of the tavern thereof called 'Tavernside,' make no entry, prosecute no action, nor disturb the possessors, but shall suffer the said Henry and John, their heirs, executors and assigns peaceably to enjoy the same.
Dec. 4.
Westminster.
Richard Monke of London chaplain to Thomas Gosse 'mercer.' Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and church goods in the city of London.
Condition, that he shall abide and keep the award of John Stopyndoun clerk keeper of the chancery rolls concerning all debts, trespasses, debates etc. between the parties to this date, and certain opinions of certain articles of the science of astronomy.
Vacated, because otherwise below.
Dec. 4.
Westminster.
Thomas Gosse to Richard Monke (both as above). (Like) recognisance, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
(Like) condition.
Vacated, because otherwise below.
John Syre citizen and 'ferrour' of London to John Lane 'iremonger,' John Sewarde 'plommer' citizens of London and Margaret wife of the grantor, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead, his property and debts in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm and without. Dated 15 January 17 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 December.
Memorandum of a recognisance for 200l., made to the king in chancery 15 December this year by John Honsorde knight and James Damport 'gentilman,' with condition that Nicholas Damport shall by command of the king upon reasonable warning appear before the king or the great council, for his good behaviour toward the king and people, and for his appearance before the justice of the county of Cicestre (sic) or his representative at the next session there.
Membrane 26d.
John Chapman of Abyndoun co. Berkshire 'mercer' to William Hille one of the clerks of the chancery and John Burelle of London 'gentilman,' and to their assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead within the realm or elsewhere, and all his debts. Dated Tuesday before St. Peter's Chains 17 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 December this year.