Close Rolls, Henry VI: September 1456

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: September 1456', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 6, 1454-1461, (London, 1947) pp. 174-180. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol6/pp174-180 [accessed 23 April 2024]

September 1456

Sept. 28.
Coventry.		 Walter Devoreux knight, to the king. Recognisance for 1,000l., to be levied etc. in Gloucestershire.
Condition, that immediately after leaving the city of Coventre he shall repair in person with all convenient speed to Wyndesore castle, and render himself on arrival to the constable of the castle or his lieutenant, there to remain in custody until they shall have other order for his deliverance.
John Claymond citizen and draper of London, to Jerome de Illionibus merchant of Genoa (Janua) and William Laken serjeant at law, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, wares, property and chattels, and all debts to him due in London, England and elsewhere. Dated 20 October, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October.
John Camvyle citizen and mercer of London, to John Shelley citizen and grocer of London and John Gloucestre of the exchequer, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property, wares and chattels in London and elsewhere throughout the realm and over seas, and all debts to him due. Dated 28 February, 34 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 October this year.
Joan Colley otherwise Colney of Maydeston co. Kent widow, to John Godyn citizen and grocer of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all her goods and chattels. Dated 21 October, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October.
Robert Shirborne citizen and 'draper' of London, to Thomas bishop of London, his 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 the bishop in possession thereof by delivery of his cup called a 'nwtt' ornamented with silver gilt to William Kesburgh to the bishop's use, in presence of Robert Lumpner, William Taverner 'gentilman,' William Kesburgh and William Parys citizens of London, John Style etc. Dated 23 October, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 October.
Agnes Lamby of London widow, to Geoffrey Lamby of London 'scrivaner' her son, his executors and assigns. Gift of all her goods and chattels. Dated London, 20 October, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 October.
Membrane 30d.
Richard Henshawe of Leuesham co. Kent 'husbondman,' to William Broom citizen and grocer of London and William Bastard 'gentilman,' their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels within the realm. Dated 15 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 November.
David Thomas citizen and 'brewer' of London, to William York the elder and Peter Bisshop citizen and 'peautrer' of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated London, 16 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 November.
Thomas Fowgetor of London 'taillour,' to John Wolff esquire, Joan his wife and Thomas Bosse, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his messuages, lands, rents, services and reversions in Boltebury Alyn' co. Devon. Witnesses: Richard Chichestre, William Merwode, John Orchard. Dated 17 November, 35 Henry VI.
Thomas Fowgetor (as above), to Thomas Penpoll and John Culme. Letter of attorney, appointing them to give John Wolff esquire, Joan his wife and Thomas Bosse seisin of messuages, lands etc. in Boltebury Alyn co. Devon. Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing, 17 November.
John Vynt of Berkyng co. Essex 'clerk,' son of Peter Vynt deceased clerk of the fraternity of St. John of Jerusalem in England and of Edith his wife, to William Sandys 'gentilman,' Richard Lyttyll citizen and tailor of London and John Elyot of Berkyng clerk, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, debts and chattels, and all those that were of his said father and mother in Berkyng and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 18 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 November.
Emmot sometime wife of Richard Coke of Berkyng co. Middlesex (sic) and his executrix, and relict of John Baudry of Berkyng aforesaid, in her widowhood, to Thomas Ive 'gentilman,' Richard Dod and Simon Russell, their heirs and assigns. Gift with warranty of all her lands etc. in the town and fields of Berkyng and elsewhere in Middlesex (sic), and to the said grantees, their executors and assigns, of all her goods and chattels there and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 20 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November.
John Hunte of Reyerssche co. Kent, to Thomas Wode of London 'gentilman,' John Clerke of Wroteham 'gentilman,' Thomas Norays of Reyhersshe, William Pellycan 'gentilman' and John Crowche of Westmallynge. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the parish of Reyersshe or elsewhere in Kent, and all debts to him due; and he has delivered to them in possession one bay horse three years old. Witnesses: William Harry, John Claygate, John Carpenter, John Swetemouthe, Thomas Wrenne. Dated Reyersshe, 18 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 November.
William Barnwell citizen and 'upholder' of London, to Robert Drope draper, William Hille 'barboure' and Nicholas Nutman 'letherseller,' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due. Dated 23 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 November.
Nov. 24.
Westminster.		 William Est of London 'gentilman,' to William Lynde. Recognisance for 56s. 8d., to be levied etc. in the city of London. Condition, that he pay 6s. 8d. on the feast of the Purification next, 10s. on Whitsunday following, 10s. on the feast of St. Peter's Chains, 10s. on the feast of Allhallows, and so year by year until all be paid.
Sept. 26.
Coventry.		 Thomas Dounton of the parish of St. James 'Garlekhithe' London 'mercer,' to the king. Recognisance for 500l., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Condition, that he shall appear in chancery in the octaves of St. Hilary next or on any sooner day upon reasonable warning.
Note, that he did appear at the day named.
Membrane 29d.
Everard Welles, to John Seland clerk, his heirs and assigns. Gift of a yearly rent of 20 marks of and in the manor of Ballesden co. Suffolk; and in name of seisin he has paid the said John beforehand 6s. 8d. Dated 24 September, 31 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 October this year.
Agnes Evenot of London widow, to Richard Pykeride her brother of Sussex, John Mader chandler and William Tyllyng tailor, citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all her goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to her due. Dated 4 November, 34 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 October this year.
Stephen Jenkyn citizen and tailor of London, to John Wyberne 'gentilman,' Stephen Piers 'tayllour,' John Gardyner 'brewer' and John Langastre 'lynnedraper,' all of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, property and wares within the realm or elsewhere, and all debts to him due. Witnesses: Thomas Stanys, Geoffrey Chidell, John Bulle. Dated 11 September, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 October.
William Pyssoner otherwise Bedford citizen and 'netmaker' of London, to Thomas Dorchestre 'irmonger,' William Clerk grocer, citizens of London and Thomas Hert, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty 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 3 October, 1456, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 November.
Robert Pekham 'bladesmyth,' Nicholas Fyrth 'capper,' John Dawson 'bladsmyth,' all of London, and William Fox merchant, to William Venour esquire, Adam Odam, James Gresham, Richard Wolston, Thomas Tynte and Walter Yngham 'gentilmen.' Bond in 20l. payable 5 November next. Dated 1 November, 35 Henry VI.
Condition, that Thomas Fox shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the said Adam, James, Richard, Thomas, Walter or to any other that day being 'a felawe of the Staple Inne in Holburne.'
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 November.
Thomas Fox, to William Venour (and the others above named). (Like) bond in 40l. Dated (as the last).
(Like) condition.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 November.
John Wodeward citizen and 'haberdassher' of London, to John Middelton alderman citizen of London and William Wodeward 'gentilman,' 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 one mazer (murra) fitted with silver gilt. Dated 6 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 November.
Richard Wenslowe esquire and citizen of Lincoln, to Ralph Cromwell lord Cromwell, Edward Nevile lord Bergavenny knights, Thomas Wymbyssh esquire, Cicely Wenslowe, Thomas Wenslowe citizen of London, William Wenslowe and John Eyleston of Lincoln, their heirs and assigns. Charter of all his lands, rents and services in Notynghamshire, Lincolnshire and elsewhere within the realm, and to them and their assigns of all his goods and chattels and all debts to him due. Witnesses: Seman Grantham mayor of Lincoln, John Williamson and Robert Bedale sheriffs, John Margretson, Thomas Geldard. Dated Lincoln, 3 May, 29 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 November this year.
Sept. 26.
Coventry.		 John Lok of the parish of St. Mary le Bow London 'mercer,' to the king. Recognisance for 500l., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Condition, that he shall appear in chancery in the octaves of St. Hilary next, or on any earlier day upon reasonable warning.
Note, that he did appear at the day named.
Membrane 28d.
Thomas Salman of the parish of St. Botolph without 'Bisshopesgate' London 'corsour,' to John Steward 'talughchaundeler,' John Rokley and Thomas Pende brewers, citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property and chattels in the said parish and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 2d. Dated 7 September, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 September.
John Seuycle citizen and 'haberdassher' of London, to Robert Danby one of the justices of the Common Bench, John Catesby 'gentilman,' Thomas Catesby 'mercer' and Thomas Rowghey 'haberdassher,' 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 payment of 4d. Dated 31 March, 34 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 September this year.
John Gonne of Melton by Gravesende co. Kent chaplain, to Richard Bourne and William Stafford 'gentilmen,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due. Dated 5 September, 34 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 September this year.
William Sipnam 'grocer,' to Richard Lee grocer and alderman of London, John Lambourne 'gentilman,' William Cardmaker grocer, Thomas Sipnam 'mercer' and Thomas Abyn. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated 12 June, 33 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 September this year.
Sept. 18.
Westminster.		 To the sheriff of Notyngham. Order to cause a regard to be made of Shirwode forest according to the capitula following, so that it be done before the feast of St. Andrew next.
Capitula.
Thomas Page of London, 'coke,' to John Clerk of Kent 'gentilman,' Henry Wyndesore of the chancery 'gentilman,' Richard Tigerige 'pastoler' and John Whene 'baker,' both 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 over sea, and all debts to him due. Dated 20 August, 34 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 September this year.
Richard Fysshe, to Henry Stone of London 'stokfisshmonger,' John Payn 'gentilman,' John Kyng 'gentilman' and Thomas Bartir of London 'draper,' their executors or assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, property and merchandise in his house. Dated 1 September, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 September.
David Orton citizen and cook of London, to John Joy citizen and brewer of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due. Dated 30 September, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 October.
Thomas Crosse of Bishops Lynne co. Norffolk merchant, to Thomas Burgh of Bishops Lynne merchant, Thomas Brunnyng chaplain and John Forshawe goldsmith, and to their assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm and without. Dated 10 October, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 October.
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