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Godfrey de Melsa

· active 1260-02-11 – 1379-05-06 · Families Melsa · Meaus · Meaux · Menus

⚑ May combine several people — entries span 119 years; separation in progress

“Godfrey de Melsa” likely stands for several same-named individuals (a father and son, or namesakes). The printed indexes drive the separation; until then all 71 entries stay pooled here.

The rolls attest a man of this name dead by 1310 (“late …”, an upper bound — the roll records a death only after it happened), yet 59 entries carry later dates — some will be posthumous estate business, the rest another man.

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In the printed indexes 7

Meaux, Godfrey de Scolastica wife of pp. 446 · Melsa, Godfrey de pp. 506 · Melsa, Godfrey de pp. 81, 376 · Melsa, Godfrey de heir of, minority pp. 264 · Meaux, Godfrey de pp. 465 · Melsa, Godfrey de pp. 174 · Melsa, Godfrey de pp. 4, 179, 320, 335, 370, 412, 414, 441
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15People alongside
1305-01-01 – 1379-05-06Date range

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Years 1305–1379

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  1. 1305-01-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    Pardon to the king's yeoman, Godfrey de Melsa, son of John de Melsa, deceased, late sheriff of the county of York, to whose hands his said father's lands have come of his father's gift, of a moiety of the debts of his fa…

  2. 1307-09-25 date: inferred auto-linked

    Exemption, for life, at the instance of Guy de Bello Campo, ear of Carlisle. Warwick, for Godfrey de Melsa from being placed on juries, assizes or recognisances, and from being made sheriff, coroner, bailiff, &. By p.s. …

  3. 1309-07-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Licence for Robert de Beverlaco to grant in fee to Godfrey de Melsa the manor of Levesham, held in chief. By fine of 104.…

  4. 1310-12-17 date: inferred auto-linked

    Presentation of Bonacursus de Friscobaldis to the church of North Cave, in the diocese of York, in the king's gift by reason of the lands of Godfrey de Melsa, deceased, tenant in chief, being in his hands. _ By p.s. MEMB…

  5. 1311-02-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    Presentation of Bonacursus de Friscobaldis to the church of North Cave, in the diocese of York, in the king's gift by reason of the lands of Godfrey de Melsa, deceased, tenant in chief, being in his hands. By p.s.…

  6. 1311-02-03 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to the escheator on this side Trent to take into the king's hand the lands late of Godfrey de Melsa, deceased, tenant in chief.…

  7. 1311-03-09 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant to Henry de Bello Monte of the custody of the lands of Godfrey de Melsa, tenant in chief, during the minority of the heirs, together with the marriage of any one of them during that period. By p.s. 20.…

  8. 1311-03-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant to Henry de Bello Monte of the custody of the lands of Godfrey de Melsa, tenant in chief, during the minority of the heirs, together with the marriage of any one of them during that period. By p-s.…

  9. 1311-10-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    345. Joun ve Grey of Rotherfeld, alias Jonn pz Reraerre.p. Writ, 20 Oct. 5 Edw. II. [Yorx. ] aoe taken at Kyngeston upon Hull on Sunday after St. Martin, 5 w. IT. Scolcotes. A capital messuage, 12 bovates land, and the a…

  10. 1311-12-04 date: inferred auto-linked

    Pardon to Walter de Langeton, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, York. treasurer of the late king, of all trespasses committed by him against the king. By K. 23. Sale by the king to Master Thomas de Levesham, for 100/., p…

  11. 1311-12-04 date: inferred auto-linked

    Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and barons of the Exchequer. Sale by the king to William de Melton, king's clerk, for 300 marks, payable at the Exchequer, of the custody of the manor of Bewvk with its members of Wa…

  12. 1312-01-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Presentation of John de Hothum to the church of Cotyngham, in the diocese of York, in the king's gift by reason of his custody of the lands and heir of John Wake, tenant in chief. By p.s. 24. Sale by the king to Roger de…

  13. 1312-01-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Mandate in pursuance to Robert de Wodehous escheator on this side Trent. 26. Sale by the king to Thomas de Merston, for 1002. payable at the York. Exchequer, of the custody of the manor of Hodeleston with its appurtenanc…

  14. 1312-01-24 date: inferred auto-linked

    349. Rocser ve Scorre alias pz Scorer. Writ, 24 Jan. 5 Edw. II. Lincotn. Ing. 15 Feb. 5 Edw. II. (defective.) Boterwyke in the Isle of Haxolme. 55a. meadow held of the king in chief by service of y35 knight’s fee; and a …

  15. 1312-01-30 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant to Robert Hastanges of the marriage of John, son and heir of Godfrey de Melsa, tenant in chief, or in ease of his death, of that of the next heir, in lieu of 100 marks eranted to him to equip himself better for the…

  16. 1312-02-24 date: inferred auto-linked

    Acquittance for Thomas de Merston for 100/., he having paid in the Wardrobe on 25 January last 60/. to Roger de Wyngesfeld, king's clerk, und on 14 March 40/. to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, f…

  17. 1312-02-24 date: inferred auto-linked

    Acquittance for Thomas de Merston for 100/., he having paid in the Wardrobe on 25 January last 60/. to Roger de Wyngesfeld, king's clerk, und on 14 March 40/. to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, f…

  18. 1313-01-23 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant to Robert Hastanges of the marriage of John, son and heir of Godfrey de Melsa, tenant in chief, or in case of his death, of that of the next heir, in lieu of 100 marks granted to him to equip himself better for the…

  19. 1313-01-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    Stephen de for two years. of Framelingham in and Lichfield. and Lichfield, by him against the By K. for 100/., payable late of Godfrey of his custody of year, and also of the on this side of 400 marks, to on wools, hides…

  20. 1314-06-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    484. Euizanera DAUGHTER AND HEIR OF Roger DE ScoTRE. Writ, 26 June, 7 Edw. II. Yorx. Ing. Sunday after St. Peter ad Vincula, 8 Edw. IT. Molsecroft. A messuage was held by the said Roger of the archbishop of York by servi…

  21. 1314-08-03 date: inferred auto-linked

    Licence for Robert de Beverlaco to grant in fee to Godfrey de Melsa the manor of Levesham, held in chief. By fine of 102.…

  22. 1317-11-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Robert de Hastanges, John de Donecastre and Adam de Hoperton, on complaint by Scolastica, late the wife of Godfrey de Melsa, touching the persons who by night broke her house at Lepyngt…

  23. 1317-12-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Roger de Mortuo Mari of Chirk, John de Bromfeld and John qe la Baruwe, on complaint by Geoffrey de Welseleye, parson of the chapel of Marchumleye, that Philip de Say, parson of the church of Hodewet oe Thomas…

  24. 1318-10-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commitment to Robert de Sapi of the wardship of all the lands late of Godfrey de Melsa, tenant in chief, in Esthalham in Holdernesse, co. York, to hold until the full age of the heir, rendering yearly at the Exchequer th…

  25. 1318-11-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to John de Donecastre, Alexander de Cave, and Adam de Hoperton on complaint by Scolastica, late the wife of Godfrey de Melsa, touching the persons who broke her houses at Lepyngton, co. Yo…

  26. 1318-12-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to John de Donecastre, Alexander de Cave, and Adam de Hoperton on complaint by Scolastica, late the wife of Godfrey de Melsa, touching the persons who broke her houses at Lepyngton, co. Yo…

  27. 1320-11-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    287. THEOBALD DE GaAYTON. Writ of plenvus certiorari to the escheator to enquire in the presence of Saer son and heir of Ralph de Rocheford, whether the said Theobald died seised in his demesne as of fee of the manor of …

  28. 1322-11-07 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Master John Walewayn, escheator beyond Trent. Order to deliver to Scolastica, late the wife of Godfrey de Meaux, sister and co-heiress of Theobald de Gayton, tenant in chief, the advowson of the church of Creton, co. …

  29. 1322-11-07 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Master John Walewayn, escheator beyond Trent. Order to deliver to Scolastica, late the wife of Godfrey de Meaux, sister and co-heiress of Theobald de Gayton, tenant in chief, the advowson of the church of Creton, co. …

  30. 1324-03-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to the escheator beyond Trent to take into the king's hand the lands late of Walter de Hodeleston, deceased, tenant by knight service of the heir of Godfrey de Melsa, a minor in the king's ward.…

  31. 1330-09-09 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like for the following : Hugh son of Nicholas de Roldiston and William his brother, for one year, Robert de Wodehous, the Treasurer, for one year. John de Beaufoi, for one yeur. William de Borden, parson of the churc…

  32. 1330-09-09 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like for the following : Hugh son of Nicholas de Roldiston and William his brother, for one rear, Robert de Wodehous, the Treasurer, for one year. John de Beaufoi, for one year. William de Borden, parson of the churc…

  33. 1331-09-14 date: inferred auto-linked

    392. JoHN, SON AND HEIR oF GODFREY DE MELsa. Writ to the escheator to take the proof of age of the said John, in the presence of the archbishop of York, Scolastica de Meaux, and Robert de Sapy, who have parts of the ward…

  34. 1331-10-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to cause John de son and heir of Godfrey de Melsa, tenant in chief of the late king, to of his father's lands, as he has proved his age before the escheator king has taken his homage. By ps. treasurer and barons of…

  35. 1331-10-24 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to cause John de son and heir of Godfrey de Melsa, tenant in chief of the late king, to seisin of his father's lands, as he has proved his age before the escheator the king has taken his homage. By p.s.…

  36. 1332-09-19 date: inferred auto-linked

    Cancelled on payment. , 20. Thomas son of William Gra of Skelton acknowledges that he owes to Scolastica, late the wife of Godfrey de Melsa, 40/.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Yur…

  37. 1332-09-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Thomas son of William Gra of Skelton acknowledges that he owes to Scolastica, late the wife of Godfrey de Melsa, 401. ; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York. Michael de Wath, clerk, …

  38. 1333-05-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the sheriff of Hereford. Order to supersede a previous order directing him to take the said hundred into the king's hands, and if he has so taken it, he is to deliver it again to the said John, together with the issue…

  39. 1333-05-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the sheriff of Hereford. Order to supersede a previous order directing to take the said hundred into the king's hands, and if he has so taken he is to deliver it again to the said John, together with the issues thereo…

  40. 1334-05-27 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum that the said John came into chancery at York on 27 May and acknowledged the preceding deed. Enrolment of sale and remise at ferm by Richard de Moseleye aforesaid to the said John de Wodehous, clerk, of all fr…

  41. 1334-05-27 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum that both Richard and John came into chancery at York 27 May and acknowledged the preceding indenture. John de Molyns puts in his place Elias de Grymesby and John de, clerks, to prosecute the execution of a re…

  42. 1335-11-23 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to Simon de Grymmesby, escheator in the liberty of Holdernesse, to take into the king's hand the lands late of Ellen late the wife of Godfrey de Meaux, deceased, tenant in chief.…

  43. 1340-02-03 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Richard de Wylughby and his fellows, justices of assize in co. Northampton. Scolastica late the wife of Godfrey de Meaux and John her son have besought the king to provide a remedy, as they arramed an assize of novel …

  44. 1340-02-08 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Richard de Wylughby and his fellows, justices of assize in co. Northampton. Scolastica late the wife of Godfrey de Meaux and John her son have besought the king to provide a remedy, as they arramed an assize of novel …

  45. 1379-04-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Andrew Neuport, Hanaper, John Frowyk and Godfrey de Vyane of London set free Peter de Drypton, John Gruys, Gerard Sprunk and Geoffrey imprisoned at suit of John Strousburg…

  46. 1379-05-06 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Robert, 20 May. Anthony de Spanby to Ralph de Hastynges knight, his heirs and Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Bewyk and all in Aldeburgh, Northcoldon, Little Coldon, Wytho…

  47. Undated date: uncertain auto-linked

    Geoffrey le Tannour of Halistan for the death of Thomas Laverd of Sharberton. 18. William Gumband for trespasses in parks, stews, warrens, and coneygarths in Holdernesse, for which he was in custody in York gaol, and rel…

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