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John Lightfoot

· active 1289-06-28 – 1400-07-02 · Lightfoot family →

⚑ May combine several people — entries span 111 years; separation in progress

“John Lightfoot” likely stands for several same-named individuals (a father and son, or namesakes). The printed indexes drive the separation; until then all 34 entries stay pooled here.

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In the printed indexes 9

Lyghtfot, John of Dene, brasiere pp. 525 · Lightfoot, John of Writtle pp. 600, 601 · Lightfot, John pp. 237 · Lightfot, John Lightfote Lyghtfote pp. 65, 70, 72 · Lightfot, John pp. 15, 346, 477 · Lyghtfot, John pp. 88 · Lyghtfot, John pp. 296 · Lightfoot, John of Henlow, yeoman pp. 288 · Lyghtfot, John pp. 88
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0Discrete acts
15People alongside
1289-06-28 – 1400-07-02Date range

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Years 1289–1400

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  1. 1289-06-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    John de Solers acknowledges that he owes to John Lightfot 6 marks ; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hereford. Witness: Edmund, earl of Cornwall. John le Brut acknowledges that he owe…

  2. 1297-07-23 date: inferred auto-linked

    Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John Lyghtfot of Hereford to the abbot and convent of Dore of a messuage and a carucate of land in Kyngeston. By C.…

  3. 1297-07-25 date: inferred auto-linked

    Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John Lyghtfot of Hereford to the abbot and convent of Dore of a messuage and a carucate of land in Kyngeston. , By C. 25.…

  4. 1304-01-05 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Roger de Mortuo. Mari, William de Mortuo Mari and Henry le Waleys, on complaint by Walter de Plash , that whereas he acknowledged himself before William Godknave and John Lightfot, king's clerk, officers appo…

  5. 1312-07-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Fulk Lestraunge, John Chaynel, and William de Mortuo Mari, on complaint by William Orm, that Leonard Waldyn of Sambrok, Thomas, prior of Bromfeld, Reginald de Halghton, John de Boudlers, and Robert his brothe…

  6. 1312-07-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Fulk Lestraunge, John Chaynel, and William de Mortuo Mari, on complaint by William Orm, that Leonard Waldyn of Sambrok, Thomas, prior of Bromfeld, inald de Halghton, John de Boudlers, and Robert his brother, …

  7. 1313-12-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    Association of William de Ludelowe in the place of Fulk Lestraunge in a commission of oyer and terminer issued to the same Fulk Lestraunge, John Chaynel and William de Mortuo Mari, on complaint by William Orm that Leonar…

  8. 1320-07-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Constantine de Mortuo Mari the elder, Anselm Mareschal, John de Shardelowe, John de Gorney and Robert atte Haghe, on complaint by Adam de Clifton that whereas the king lately took him into protection when goi…

  9. 1340-07-14 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Constantine de Mortuo Mari the elder, Anselm Mareschal, John de Shardelowe, John de Gorney and Robert atte Haghe, on complaint by Adam de Clifton that whereas the king lately took him into protection when goi…

  10. 1355-09-22 date: inferred auto-linked

    . 223 same. Order, upon sight of these presents, to cause proclamation that all merchants and others who have any corn and especially wish to sell it, shall bring the same with all speed to Calais, where now a great scar…

  11. 1363-04-06 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the following : The mayor and bailiffs of Cicestre and of 14 other cities and towns. The bailiffs of Melcombe and of 30 other towns and places. Robert de Herle constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Ci…

  12. 1373-11-30 date: inferred auto-linked

    the mayor and bailiffs of the town of New Sarum. Order to desist taking the body of Walter de Clynton for the cause hereinafter not troubling or grieving him in anywise, and bringing this before the king; as lately for p…

  13. 1373-11-30 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November. Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing grant, upon condition that John Barenton of Hatfeld le Roy, Geoffrey de Hunden and William Dannebury, their heirs or assigns, shall not …

  14. 1373-11-30 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 11 November. Writing of John Lightfot of Writle, being a bond to Ivo de Sandhurst in 100/. payable at Easter next. Dated 12 (sic) November 47 Edward III.…

  15. 1373-11-30 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November. Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing bond, upon condition that if John Fiphide citizen and mercer of London, his heirs or executors, shall sue for execution of any statute m…

  16. 1375-06-30 date: inferred auto-linked

    Cancelled on payment. Writing of John Baryngton of Hatfeld Roiz, Geffray de Hunden and William Dannebury, granting to Yvo de Sandherst and Margery his wife, their heirs and assigns for ever, 4/. of yearly rent to be take…

  17. 1375-07-03 date: inferred auto-linked

    Brother John de Dodeford prior of St. Frideswide Oxford to Michael Ravendale clerk. Recognisance for 401., to be levied, in default payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Cancelled on payment. Wri…

  18. 1376-11-27 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 November. Writing of John Lightfoot of Rokeswelle, being a release and acquittance to Thomas Benyton of Hoobregge of all actions by reason ITI. Parr II. 463 of debate between them in the …

  19. 1376-11-27 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 November. Writing of John Lightfoot of Rokeswelle, being a release and to Thomas Benyton of Hoobregge of all actions by reason . Parr II. 463 debate between them in the town of Writele an…

  20. 1400-06-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to the escheator in the county of Gloucester and the adjacent march of Wales to deliver the castle of Caldecote and Neuton, with the members thereof, and the manor of Whitenhurst, which are in the king's hand by th…

  21. 1400-06-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to the escheator in the county of Essex to deliver to Edmund earl of Stafford and Anne his wife (who is of full age), one of the daughters and heirs of Eleanor late the wife of Thomas late duke of Gloucester, who (…

  22. 1400-07-02 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commitment to Joan Bohun, countess of Hereford, Thomas clerk, William Marny, knight, and John Lightfot, by of Robert Rikedon, Walter Waltham, John Gobyon and Meux of the county of Essex, of the keeping of the castle lord…

  23. Undated date: uncertain auto-linked

    - Appointment, during pleasure, of William Godgnave and John Lyghtfot of Hereford, to the custody of the seal and counter-seal of the merchants in the city of Hereford, the greater piece to be in the custody of the forme…

  24. Undated date: uncertain auto-linked

    - Appointment, during pleasure, of William Godgnave and John Lyghtfot of Hereford, to the custody of the seal and counter-seal of the merchants in the city of Hereford, the greater piece to be in the custody of the forme…

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