Inquisitions Post Mortem, Richard II, File 6

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Inquisitions Post Mortem, Richard II, File 6

148. Nest, kinswoman and heir of David Vaghan
Writ of Devenerunt, 18 August, 2 Richard II
HEREFORD AND THE ADJACENT MARCH OF WALES. Inq. taken at Herford, 1 September, 2 Richard II.
The said David held the under-mentioned messuage and land, which came to the hands of Edward III by his death and by reason of the minority of his heir. The said Nest was his kinswoman and heir, to wit, daughter of Walter his son.
Seynt Ussyl in the march of Wales. A messuage, 54 1/2 a. land and 4 perches of wood, held of John son and heir of Laurence de Hastynges, late earl of Pembroke, a minor in the wardship of Edward III, by knight’s service and service of 16s. rent yearly.
The said Nest died on Wednesday before the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 38 Edward III. David Pontan, aged 28 years and more, is her kinsman and heir, to wit, son of Isabel daughter of the aforesaid David.
Since her death John son of Andrew Wismon has occupied the premises and taken the issues and profits thereof without title.
C. Ric. II. File 6 (1)
149. William Torre
Writ to the escheator to enquire as to the lands and heir of the said William, and as to who has occupied the said lands and taken the profits thereof since his death; as Richard Wodelond, his kinsman and heir, to wit, son of Mabel his daughter, has prayed for livery of the lands etc. which came to the hands of Edward, late prince of Wales and duke of Cornwall, by his death, and are now in the king’s hand. Gloucester, 20 October, 2 Richard II.
DEVON. Inq. taken at Modbury, Monday the eve of St. Andrew, 2 Richard II.
The said William died seised in his demesne as of fees of the under-mentioned messuage, burgage, tenements and lands.
Torrepyk. A messuage and a carucate of land, held of Edward, late prince of Wales and duke of Cornwall, as of the castle of Tremeton as of the duchy of Cornwall, by knight’s service, and now held of the king, as of the castle and duchy aforesaid, by the same service.
Tottenes. 2 burgate tenements, held of William Souche, knight, in socage.
Westtorre. Lands etc. worth 20s. yearly. The jurors are not sure as to their tenure, but think they are held of the prior of Plympton.
Dertemouth. A burgage tenement, held of Hugh Courteney, late earl of Devon, in socage.
The said William died on 2 January, 35 Edward III. Richard Wodelond, aged 21 years and more on Thursday the feast of the Annunciation, 1 Richard II, is his heir. The said Richard was married to Isabel Wonewill by William de la Pomeray, who had that marriage by gift of William Botriaux, knight, who seized the marriage and wardship of Richard because William Wodelond, whose son and heir Richard is, died seised of a ferling of land in Wodelond which he held of him by knight’s service. William Wodelond died long before the premises in Torrepik descended to Richard by the death of the aforesaid William Torre and Mabel, and by that title the said William Botriaux seized the marriage and wardship of Richard as aforesaid. William Wodeland at the time of his death held 6 ferlings of land in Wodelond of the said William Botriaux in socage.
Walter Yonge and William de la Pomeray have occupied the premises in Torrepyk for the last two years, before which time the prince received the issues thereof by the hands of the keeper of the fees of Devon after the death of William Torre. Immediately on the prince’s death his executors seized the same and did his will therewith. The premises in Westorr have been, and still are, occupied by John Carswille, title not known. The premises in Dertemouth, Tottenesse and Wodelond have been, and still are, occupied by William de la Pomeray, who received the issues thereof from the death of William Torre until Sunday before the taking of this inquisition.
C. Ric. II. File 6 (2)
150. John Wotton
Writ: 3 March, 2 Richard II
WARWICK. Inq. made at Chepyng Kyngton, Tuesday after Michaelmas, 2 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned messuage etc. in his demesne as of fee.
Chepyng Derset. A messuage, a moiety of a virgate of land and 2 a. land, held of the king in chief by service of doing fealty.
He died on Monday after the Purification, 2 Richard II. John son of his brother Thomas Wotton, aged 23 years, is his heir.
151.
Writ: 3 March, 2 Richard II
GLOUCESTER. Inq. taken at Wynchecombe, Monday after Easter, 2 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned messuages and land in his demesne as of fee.
Grete and Grettone. 2 messuages, 2 1/2 virgates of land containing 38 a. arable, and 2 a. meadow, held of the king in chief by fealty.
Grettone. 18 a. arable called ‘Swynesbrokeslond,’ held of the lord de Suydleye, service unspecified.
Date of death and heir as above.
C. Ric. II. File 6 (3)
E. Enrolments &c. of Inq. No. 193 (1) (Gloucester)
152. William de Wodeford
Writ of Mandamus, 6 December, 2 Richard II
LEICESTER. Inq. taken at Melton Moubray, Monday after the Nativity of the Blessed Mary, 3 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manor in his demesne as of fee.
Sproxton. The manor, held of the prince by service of one knight’s fee, as of the honor of Huntingdon.
He died on Friday the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, 43 Edward III. John his son, who will be 21 years of age and more at Martinmas next, is his heir.
John Botiller has held the manor during the whole of the heir’s minority by grant of the prince, and has received all the issues and profits thereof and still receives them.
C. Ric. II. File 6 (4)
153. John de Wilynton, or Welyngton or Wyllington, knight
Writ: 8 September, 2 Richard II
WILTS. Inq. taken at Asserton, Monday after Martinmas, 2 Richard II.
Long before his death he gave the under-mentioned manors to John de Gealmyngton, parson of the church of Liteltoryton, and Roger Boys, parson of the church of Athryngton, to hold for the life of John de Beaumond, knight, Thomas de Willynton, William de Brithlegh and John Poulet, with reversion to his own right heirs; and the said grantees, after taking full possession in the manors, granted them for life to the said John, Thomas, William and John, with reversion as above.
Asserton and Calston. The manors.
He died on 28 August last. Ralph his son, aged 7 years and more, is his heir.
154.
Writ: 8 September, 2 Richard II
DEVON. Inq. taken at Barnestapill, 16 September, 2 Richard II.
He died seised of the under-mentioned manor of Honyshaue in his demesne as of fee.
Findings with regard to the under-mentioned manors of Womberle etc. as above (Wilts inquisition). The life tenants are still living.
Honyshaue. The manor, held of the king, as of the duchy of Cornwall as of the manor of Bradenynge, by service of a sparrowhawk yearly at the feast of St. Denis or 2s. therefor.
Womberle, Beauford, Ridelcombe, Stokeryvers, Langele, Lomena and Gidesham. The manors, not held of the king.
He died at Womberle, 19 August, 2 Richard II. Heir as above.
155.
CORNWALL. Inq. taken at Lyskerd, 18 September, 2 Richard II.
He died seised in his demesne as of fee of the under-mentioned part of a fee in Fowyton and parcel of land in Trevylias.
Findings with regard to the under-mentioned manor of Lanteglos as above (Wilts inquisition). The life tenants are still living.
Fowyton. An eighth part of a knight’s fee, held of the king, as of the duchy of Cornwall as of the castle of Lanceston, by knight’s service.
Trevylias. A parcel of land worth 20s. yearly, held of the king, as above, by service of 4s. yearly.
Lanteglos. The manor, not held of the king.
Death and heir as last above.
156.
Writ: 8 September, 2 Richard II
GLOUCESTER. Inq. taken at Sobbury, 14 October, 2 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manor and advowson of Frompton Cotel in his demesne as of fee.
Findings with regard to the under-mentioned manors of Yate, Weston and Pulton as above (Wilts inquisition). The life tenants are still living.
Seven years and more before his death he gave the under-mentioned manors of Sandhurst and Ablyngton to Thomas de Willyngton for life, saving the reversion to himself and his heirs.
Frompton Cotel. The manor, with the advowson of the church, held of the king in chief by knight’s service.
Yate, Weston and Pulton. The manors, not held of the king in chief.
Sandhurst with Morslade adjacent, and Ablyngton. The manors, tenure not given.
Date of death and heir as above (Devon inquisition).
157.
Writ, 8 September, 2 Richard II
BERKS. Inq. (indented) taken at Faryngdon, Thursday the feast of SS. Simon and Jude, 2 Richard II.
On 15 April, 1 Richard II, he enfeoffed John de Gealmyngton, parson of the church of Lyteltoriton, and Roger Boys, parson of the church of Athryngton, of the under-mentioned manor, to hold to them and their assigns for the life of himself, John de Bello Monte, knight, Thomas de Wylyngton, William de Brythleye and John Poulet. The said feoffees, after taking full possession of the manor, granted their estate therein to the said John, Thomas, William and John, all of whom are still living.
Stapulputt in Schrevenham. The manor, held of the duke of Lancaster by service of a seventh part of a knight’s fee.
Date of death and heir as above (Devon inquisition).
C. Ric. II. File 6 (5)
E. Enrolments &c. of Inq. No. 190 (4) (Gloucester)
158. John, son of John, son of John de Rotherfeld.
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said John son of John son of John, whose father, held of the heir of Miles de Stapelton, late a minor in the king’s wardship; and to warn Robert Boton, in whose custody are the lands of the inheritance of the said John son of John son of John by commitment of Edward III, to be present to shew cause why the said lands should not be delivered to the said John son of John son of John. 5 February, 2 Richard II.
SOUTHAMPTON. Proof of age made at Aulton, 12 February, 2 Richard II.
Henry atte Hacche, aged 53 years, Nicholas Astil, aged … years, John Saunterne, aged 60 years and more, Thomas Weston, aged 57 years, William Juele, aged 62 years, and John Shillay, aged 59 years, say that the said John son of John son of John was born at Estisted and baptized in the church there on 29 June, 29 Edward III. This they know because the said Henry acquired a carucate of land in the parish of Estisted on that day, and the others were witnesses to the charter of acquisition.
John Polayn, aged … years, William atte Moure, aged 56 years, John Muleward, aged 57 years, Adam atte Welle, aged 52 years, William Parler, aged 59 years, and William Vrithiere, aged 58 years, agree and say that there was a dispute between the rector of Estisted and the vicar of Aulton touching tithes of wools, and that they were all present at Estisted with the rector at a loveday between him and the vicar on the said 29 June, and that agreement was reached between the parties before the rector baptized the said John son of John son of John. John Odewel was the infant’s godfather.
The escheator warned Robert Boton according to the tenor of the king’s writ, but he came not, nor anyone on his behalf.
C. Ric. II. File 6 (6)
159. William, son of William Deyncourt, knight, kinsman and heir of William Deyncourt
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said heir in the presence of John de Nevill of Raby, knight, in whose custody are the lands of the heir’s inheritance by grant of Philippa late queen of England, to whom Edward III committed the same. 8 January, 2 Richard II.
LEICESTER. Proof of age made at Leicester, Wednesday after St. Peter in Cathedra, 2 Richard II, in the presence of Thomas Godewyn, attorney of John de Nevill of Raby, knight.
William Orgar of Melton, aged 43 years, says that the said heir is 21 years of age and more, having been born at Kyrkby Belers and baptized in the church of St. Mary there on St. Stephen’s day in Christmas week, 31 Edward III. This he knows because Thomas abbot of Croxton and Roger Belers, knight, who are still surviving, were the heir’s godfathers, and there was a dispute between them as to which of them had named him first, whereupon by unanimous consent they named him William, as most of his ancestors were named.
Ralph Paylle, aged 45 years and more, agrees and says that the lady Alice Belers, mother of the aforesaid Roger Belers, was the heir’s godmother, and carried him in her hands to the high altar in the church and all the other altars there, in accordance with custom.
Roger de Waltham, aged 42 years and more, agrees and says that he was at that time esquire to a certain bishop called ‘Seint Nicholasbisschop,’ and was rewarded with divers gifts to the value of 40d. out of reverence for the said bishop as he served his office bearing a staff in the bishop’s presence.
William Lathom, aged 45 years, agrees and says that in the same week Agnes the wife of Richard de Assheby was delivered of a son named Thomas de Assheby, who still survives and is 21 years of age and more.
Roger Wade, aged 43 years, agrees and says that he was present at the baptism, and that John de Hokenhall, vicar of the church of Graneby, who still survives, was then parochial chaplain of the church of Kyrkby aforesaid and baptized the said heir.
William Stok, aged 46 years and more, agrees and says that Robert Stok, his father, in the same year started on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where he died.
Thomas de Saxindale, aged 48 years, agrees and says that in the same year his daughter Katharine became a nun in the house of Katesby and was professed there.
John Wymbis, aged 42 years, agrees and says that he was present at the baptism of the said heir, and, as clerk of the church of Kyrkby, brought water to fill the font.
Richard Geffray, aged 45 years, agrees and says that in the same year 2 messuages of his were burnt at Redmeld by Kirkby.
William Spenser, aged 42 years, agrees and says that in the year of the baptism of the said William he was staying at Ketelby by Kyrkeby, and as he was going from Ketelby to Kyrkeby to buy a horse costing 13s. 4d. from Philip Bernard of the same, he fell and broke his right leg.
Robert Adynet, aged 51 years, agrees and says that at the time of the baptism he carried to the church of Kyrkeby a basin with a silver laver and a towel for washing the hands of the godfathers.
Roger Foucher, aged … years, agrees and says that in the week of the birth of the said William he married a daughter of his named Isabel to Richard atte Kirk of Croxton and gave 40 marks for that marriage.
C. Ric. II. File 6 (7)
160. William, brother and heir of John de Fienles the son and heir of William de Fienles, knight
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said William, the lands of whose inheritance are in the king’s custody. 26 November, 2 Richard II.
SUSSEX. Proof of age taken at Wortlyngge, Monday the feast of St. Nicholas, 2 Richard II.
Thomas Peplesham, aged 48 years and more, says that the said William is of full age, to wit, 21 years old, [having been born] at Hurstmounceux and baptized in the church of All Saints there on the feast of St. Peter’s Chains, 31 Edward III. Richard le Hurst and William de Megeham were his godfathers, and Agnes Hengeshull his godmother. This the witness knows because the birth is written in the missal of the said parish church under the said day and year.
Robert Megeham, aged 50 years and more, agrees and says that on the day of the birth he did homage to the lord of Hurstmounceux.
John Longeford of Cattesfeld, aged 38 years and more, agrees and says that his son Simon was born the same day.
Henry Maveysyn, aged 42 years and more, agrees and says that in the same year his sister Alice was married to John Pegg.
William Eston, aged 59 years and more, agrees and says that in the same year his father died and he was his heir.
John Parker of Hoo, aged 53 years and more, agrees and says that in the same year he built a new house, wherein he still lives.
John atte Beche, aged 44 years and more, agrees and says that in the same year he was distrained by 4 hens for arrears of service at the manor of Hurstmounceux.
William atte Berghe, aged 48 years and more, agrees and says that in the same year he did fealty to the lord of Hurstmounceux.
William Wylyncces, aged 34 years and more, agrees and says that in the same year Giles Parker pierced his leg with an arrow in the churchyard of Hurstmounceux parish.
Walter Troymory, aged 56 years and more, agrees and says that in the same year William de Fyenles, then lord of Hurstmounceux, came to his house and would have beaten him.
Alan Pryncle, aged 66 years and more, agrees and says that in the same year he bought a wood called ‘Lytelwode’ from Simon Peplesham, kinsman of Thomas de Peplesham.
Richard Cote, aged 40 years and more, agrees and says that William Stonacre, his father-in-law, died the same year and made him his executor.
C. Ric. II. File 6 (8)
161. Elizabeth de Northgrove, or Northgrave
Writ: 28 January, 2 Richard II
HEREFORD. Inq. taken at Tadynton, Friday after the Purification, 2 Richard II.
She died seised in her demesne as of fee of the under-mentioned messuage etc.
Tadyngton, Clyanger and Bolinop. A messuage, 60 a. arable, 6 a. meadow, 4 a. wood and 37s. 8d. rent, held of the king in chief by service of a twentieth part of a knight’s fee. The land is hilly and the meadow lies on the river (ryvolum) Wye and is often flooded.
She died on Sunday after St. Clement last. William atte Rudyng, her son, aged 12 years and more, is her heir.
162.
Writ: 12 December, 2 Richard II
WORCESTER. Inq. taken at Bremesgrave, Tuesday after the Epiphany, 2 Richard II.
She held the under-mentioned messuage, lands and rent in her demesne as of fee.
Northgrave. A capital messuage, 4 bovates of land lying uncultivated and every year in several, a field called ‘le Ruyefeld’ containing 12 a., 1/2 a. meadow and 2s. rent of free tenants, (all within the king’s manor of Feckenham, which is of the ancient demesne of the crown), held of the king in chief by service of rendering 9s. 6d. yearly by the hands of the reeve of the said manor, and by suit to the king’s court of Feckenham every three weeks.
Northgrave. 6 a. land on ‘le Wynmullehull’ and a parcel of meadow at the head of those acres, held of William de Whityngton and Katharine, his wife, by service of rendering 1 lb. pepper yearly.
She died on 1 December last. Heir as above, aged 10 years and more.
C. Ric. II. File 6 (9)
E. Inq. P.M. File 43 (15)
Godfrey Dautre
163.
YORK. Inq. taken ex officio at Skypton, Tuesday after the Close of Easter, 2 Richard II.
He died seised in fee simple of the under-mentioned mill and lands.
Rymyngton. A mill and certain lands, tenure not given.
Date of death not given. Thomas Dautre, his son and heir, is an idiot, for which cause the profit of the premises belongs to the king. The escheator has therefore seized the premises into the king’s hand.
C. Ric. II. File 6 (10)
164.
YORK. Inq. taken ex officio at Skypton, Tuesday after the Close of Easter, 2 Richard II.
He was seised of the under-mentioned manor of Elslak, and had three sons, Thomas, the eldest, Henry, and Richard, the youngest. He enfeoffed Henry de Seresby, chaplain, of the said manor in fee simple, and the said feoffee gave it to him for life, with successive remainders to Henry and Richard, his sons, and the heirs of their bodies, and with remainder over to his right heirs. After his death his two said sons successively entered into the manor and died without heirs of their bodies, the last of them dying on Holy Thursday last. Thomas, the elder son, to whom the remainder belongs, is an idiot.
The said Godfrey died seised in fee simple of the under-mentioned mill and lands.
Elslak in Craven. The manor so called, parcel of the manor of Whitwell and held of John del Bank by certain services.
Rymyngton. A mill and certain lands etc., held of Henry de Pudsay by certain services.
The said Godfrey died on the feast of the Decollation of St. John the Baptist, 43 Edward III. Thomas, the idiot, aged 30 years and more, is his son and heir, so that it pertains to the king to seize the premises.
John de Nevill, knight, lord Raby, is now in possession of the premises and took the profit thereof in the lifetime of the said Richard and after his death. The premises are seized into the king’s hand by reason of the idiocy of Thomas.
E. Inq. P.M. File 43 (14)
165. Mabel, late the wife of Ralph atte Conduyt, ‘taillour’ of London; Christina, late the wife of Simon Mars.
Writ of precipimus, 12 May, 2 Richard II
LONDON. Inq. (indented) taken before the mayor, 20 October, 3 Richard II.
The said Mabel died in 25 Edward III, day not known; and at the time of her death she had no lands etc. in the city or suburbs. John atte Cundyt, her son by the said Ralph atte Cundyt, called Peterburgh, is her next heir. He is 60 years of age and more.
The said Christina died in the lifetime of Simon, her husband, to wit, in 20 Edward III, day not known; and at the time of her death she had no lands etc. in the city or suburbs. The aforesaid John atte Cundyt, son of the aforesaid Mabel, her sister, is her next heir.
C. Ric. II. File 6 (11)
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