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Thomas de Clyfford

· active 1305-04-04 – 1482-05-07 · Families Clyfford · Clifforth

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Name variants

• “Thomas de Clifford” ×41
• “Thomas de Clyfford” ×34
• “Thomas Clifford” ×8
• “Thomas Clyfford” ×7
• “Thomas Clifforde” ×1
• “Thomas Cliffordi” ×1
• “Thomas Clifforth” ×1
• “Thomas Cliford” ×1
• “Thomas Clyfiord” ×1
• “Thomas de Clifforde” ×1
• “Thomas de Cliffordi” ×1
• “Thomas de Clifforth” ×1
• “Thomas de Cliford” ×1
• “Thomas de Clyfiord” ×1

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1. 1315-08-15 date: inferred auto-linked

   The like for Thomas de Clyfford, dean of the collegiate church of Aukeland. By K. on the information of R. de Northburgh.…

2. 1316-10-23 date: inferred auto-linked

   Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of St. Bartholomew's, Smethfeld, London, by John de Barnevyle of a messuage, 180 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood and 7s. 6d. of rent in L…

3. 1344-07-12 date: inferred auto-linked

   To Thomas Cary, escheator in cos. Somerset and Dorset. Order not to further with a moiety of the manor of Tarente Russenston, 2 of land in Sturmynstre Mareschal and a moiety of the hundred of restoring the issues thereof…

4. 1344-07-12 date: inferred auto-linked

   To William de Northo, escheator in cos. Surrey and Sussex. Order not intermeddle further with a moiety of the manor of Shaldeford, restoring issues thereof to Thomas de Clifford, as the king has learned by taken by the e…

5. 1344-07-12 date: inferred auto-linked

   To Thomas Cary, escheator in cos. Somerset and Dorset. Order not to further with a moiety of the manor of Tarente Russenston, 2 of land in Sturmynstre Mareschal and a moiety of the hundred of restoring the issues thereof…

6. 1344-07-12 date: inferred auto-linked

   To William de Northo, escheator in cos. Surrey and Sussex. Order not intermeddle further with a moiety of the manor of Shaldeford, restoring issues thereof to Thomas de Clifford, as the king has learned by taken by the e…

7. 1348-04-16 date: inferred auto-linked

   Geoffrey de Thoresby, staying in England, has letters nominating Jordan de Barentyn and Thomas de Clifford as his attorneys in the island of Jerseye for one year.…

8. 1348-04-16 date: inferred auto-linked

   Geoffrey de Thoresby, staying in England, has letters nominating Jordan de Barentyn and Thomas de Clifford as his attorneys in the island of Jerseye for one year:…

9. 1348-05-28 date: inferred auto-linked

   Mandate to Robert Wyvill and Thomas de Clifford for livery to him of the same islands and castles, with the engines and other things pertaining to the keeping of them, which are at present in their custody. 2. On the pet…

10. 1348-06-11 date: inferred auto-linked

    Mandate to Robert Wyvill and Thomas de Clifford for livery to him of same islands and castles, with the engines and other things pertaining the keeping of them, which are at present in their custody.…

11. 1362-11-24 date: inferred auto-linked

    to Joan late the wife of Thomas de Heton, William chivaler, Edward Letham, chivaler, and Thomas de Clifford, wardship of two parts of all the lands late of the said Thomas who held in chief, to hold until the lawful age …

12. 1378-10-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    Cancelled on payment. The king of the one part, Hugh Crane and Thomas Wolveleye of other part. Lease for five years from Michaelmas last of the in the county of Suthampton and the Isle of Wyght upon for sale granted to t…

13. 1379-02-09 date: inferred auto-linked

    Pardon, for 40s. fine to be paid at the Exchequer, to John de Retherfeld son of John son of John de Retherfeld, who held of the heir of Miles de Stapelton, tenant in chief, for his trespass in marrying without licence of…

14. 1379-05-04 date: inferred auto-linked

    I1. Parr II. 341 of Sleford, in the king's gift by rcason of the temporalities of alien prior of Warham being in his hands on account of the war with to David Smyth, of Shorham, for the death of John Putham, as by the re…

15. 1379-06-29 date: inferred auto-linked

    Revocation of protection with clause volumus, granted 10 March to Robert Hulde of the county of Essex, going on the king's service in the company of Simon de Neuton, captain of Hammes Castle, on certificate of the sherif…

16. 1379-08-03 date: inferred auto-linked

    Licence, for 202. paid to the king by Roger de Clifford, knight, for the alienation by him of his manor of Soureby, a messuage, mill, 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood, 16s. 64d. of rent, and rents …

17. 1381-11-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like lease in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmorland to Thomas Forester of Drybek and John Pathorne for ten years rendering 60 marks a year, the forfeitures in the said statute being reserved to the ki…

18. 1381-11-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like lease in Yorkshire, Northumberland. Cumberland and Westmorland to Thomas Forester of Drybek and John Pathorne for ten years rendering 60 marks a year, the forfeitures in the said statute being reserved to the ki…

19. 1382-07-05 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the sheriff of Cumberland. Order by mainprise of Thomas Clifford knight, William de Helton, John de Sadyngton, Thomas de Thornburgh, William de Soulleby, John de Kirkeby and Nicholas Scot to set free Richard Orfever, …

20. 1383-03-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    Master John de Colton archbishop of Armach and Thomas de Clifford knight to Robert de Muskham clerk. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. of their lands and chattels and of the archbishop's ecclesiastical goods in Su…

21. 1383-03-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    Master John de Colton archbishop of Armach and Thomas de Clifford knight to Robert de Muskham clerk. Recognisance for 201., to be levied etc. of their lands and chattels and of the archbishop's ecclesiastical goods in Su…

22. 1384-01-14 date: inferred auto-linked

    Writ of in favour of Thomas de Clyfford, retained with the king to serve a set time at war in the march of Scotland in aid of the safe guard as they shall be warned or required by him, his deputies servants. By letter of…

23. 1384-01-14 date: inferred auto-linked

    Writ of favour of Thomas de Clyfford, retained with the king to serve set time at war in the march of Scotland in aid of the safe guard as they shall be warned or required by him, his deputies By letter of the signet.…

24. 1384-06-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    . 99 Alice Warbleton ; Surrey and Sussex. John Warbleton ; Surrey and Sussex. Adam atte More; Dorset. Margaret late the wife of Edmund de Soterle ; Suffolk. James de Pype ; Salop. Eleanor de Haresfeld ; Gloucester. Edwar…

25. 1385-02-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer of Ireland for the time being. Order to pay to Thomas de Clifford knight the elder for life the accustomed fees of the escheator in Ireland and clerk of the market of the …

26. 1385-02-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer of Ireland for the time being. Order to pay to Thomas de Clifford knight the elder for life the accustomed fees of the escheator in Ireland and clerk of the market of the …

27. 1385-09-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant, for life, without rendering aught therefor, to the king's kinsman knight, Thomas de Clifford, of tenements in the parish of Bowe- London, late of John More, forfeited by reason of the judgment him. By p.s. MEMBBAN…

28. 1385-10-23 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant, for life or until the king grants to him lands or rent for life of equal value, to Thomas de Clyfford, one of the knights of the chamber, of 200 marks yearly at the Exchequer. By p.s.…

29. 1386-03-07 date: inferred auto-linked

    Appointment of John Blenkensop, mayor of Carlisle, and Richard de London, citizen of Carlisle, to expend 407. of the fee farm of that city on the repair and fortification of ita dykes, walls and turrets by survey and ord…

30. 1386-03-22 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant, for life, to the king's kinsman Thomas de Clifford, one of the of the chamber, of the manors of Calistoke, Trematon and co. Cornwall, with the passage and mill of the manor of and the manor of Wynkele, co. Devon, …

31. 1386-12-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant, for life, to Thomas de Clyfford, knight of the chamber, of office of chief forester of the forest of Ingelwode, in the room of Therlkeld, appointed thereto by letters patent dated 30 Sep- 6 Richard 11, now surrend…

32. 1387-01-09 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant, for life, to Thomas de Clyfford, one of the knights of the chamber, of the keepership of the forest beyond Trent in exchange for the manors of Calistoke, Trematon and Asshburgh, co. Cornwall, the passage and mill …

33. 1387-01-23 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commitment to Thomas earl of Stafford, Nicholas de Stafford, chivaler, John de Frenyngham and John Sewell, by mainprise of Ralph de Nevill, chivaler, of the county of York, son and heir of John lord de Nevill, Thomas Cli…

34. 1387-02-14 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant, for life, to William de Nevill, knight, of the manors of Calistoke, Trematon and Asshburgh, co. Cornwall, with the passage and mill of the last named manor and the manor of Wynkele, co. Devon, in the king's hands …

35. 1387-05-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Thomas de Clifford keeper of the king's forest beyond Trent, or to his representative in the forest of Galires. Order, at the instant . 225 of the master and brethren of the hospital of St. Leonard to suffer them to c…

36. 1387-05-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Thomas de Clifford keeper of the king's forest beyond Trent, or to his representative in the forest of Galcres. Order, at the instant . 225 of the master and brethren of the hospital of St. Leonard to suffer them to c…

37. 1387-05-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant, for life, to William Thrilkeld, knight, of the office of chief forester of Ingelwode forest, lately granted to Thomas Clyfford, knight of the chamber, who has surrendered his letters patent for the purpose. y p.s.…

38. 1387-07-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant, for life, with the assent of the Council, to the king's servants John Elkyn and Philippa, his wife, who have loet all their inheritance in Aquitaine and to whom the king lately granted by letters patent, now surre…

39. 1387-07-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the keepers, bailiffs, reeves or farmers of the manor of Wendovere for the time being. Order in recompense for a third part of the issues of the manor of Calstok co. Cornwall to pay to the king's servants John Elkyn a…

40. 1387-07-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the keepers, bailiffs, reeves or farmers of the manor of Wendovere for the time being. Order in recompense for a third part of the issues of the manor of Calstok co. Cornwall to pay to the king's servants John Elkyn a…

41. 1388-05-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    _ Licence, upon information by Roger de Clifford, knight, that Thomas Clifford, knight, is too infirm to execute in person the offices of escheator and clerk of the market of the king's household in Ireland, for the latt…

42. 1388-05-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    Whereas Thomas de Clifford, knight, son of the lord de Clifford, has lately passed over the sea to Calais and there performed jousts and other feats of arms against the king's enemies the French, as requested by the said…

43. 1389-05-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Walter Clopton justice appointed to hold pleas before the king. Order by writ of nist prius to cause an inquisition whereupon John Purcelowe of Wiggeleye has put himself touching an appeal made against him by John Cha…

44. 1389-05-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Thomas de Clifforde keeper of the king's forest beyond Trent, or to his representative in the forest of Galtres. Order to deliver to bail Wiliam Nonyngthornes, indicted for a trespass of vert and venison In the warran…

45. 1389-05-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant, for life, to Ralph, lord de Nevill, of the keepership of the forest beyond Trent, with the usual fees. The bailifis whom he shall charge herewith are to answer for the issues belonging to the king and he himself a…

46. 1389-05-23 date: inferred auto-linked

    Ralph lord Nevylle to Thomas de Clifforde knight. Recognisance 1,000/., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. The said Thomas to the said Ralph. Like recognisance.…

47. 1389-05-23 date: inferred auto-linked

    lord Nevylle to Thomas de Clifforde knight. Recognisance to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. said Thomas to the said Ralph. Like recognisance.…

48. 1389-09-06 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to Amand Mounceux, escheator in the counties of Cumberland and Westmoreland, to cause Thomas de Clifford, chivaler, son and heir of Roger de Clifford, chivaler, to have full seisin of all the lands which Roger held…

49. 1389-09-09 date: inferred auto-linked

    To William Frost escheator in Yorkshire. Order to take of Maud who was wife of Roger de Clifford knight an oath etc., and in presence of Thomas de Clifford knight son and heir of the said Roger, or of his attorney, to as…

50. 1389-11-03 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the customers and collectors in the port of Lenne of the subsidy 12d. in the pound, and to the keepers of the passage in that port. to suffer merchants of the realm and other leges of whatsoever or condition, after pa…

51. 1390-07-22 date: inferred auto-linked

    Henry, earl of Northumberland, and the rest as above, substituting Thomas Sandes and Robert de Sandford for Amandus Mounceux and John Preston, in Cumberland. Thomas de Clifford, and the rest as above, substituting Christ…

52. 1391-04-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Inspeximus and confirmation to Gulbert Dautre, of letters patent (in French) of Thomas de Clifford, lord of Westmorland, dated at Skypton in Craven, 29 October, 18 Richard II, inspecting and confirming a charter of his f…

53. 1391-08-04 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Thomas Clifford, knight, the king's escheator in Ireland, to John Mareschall, his escheator in the county of Stafford. By K.…

54. 1391-10-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and by mainprise of John Stapelton, William Starky, Adam and Thomas Clyfford to set free Robert Neel, if taken suit of William atte Hacche averring threats. the treas…

55. 1391-11-11 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order, by the advice of the Great Council, that all the lordships, lands, tenements and rents late of Thomas de Clifford, knight, tenant in chief, and the marriage of his heir shall remain in the king's own hand during t…

56. 1391-11-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    Protection for one year for the Cistercian abbot and convent of Roche, and their possessions, including the church of Haytfeld, appropriated to them by grant of Edward II; on account of their good religious life (propter…

57. 1392-02-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Hugh Arderne escheator in Yorkshire. Order to take of Elizabeth who was wife of Thomas de Clifforde knight an oath ete., and in presence of Queen Anne, to whom the king has committed the ward of all lands of the said …

58. 1392-03-25 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Peter Tilioll escheator in Westmorland. Order to give Elizabeth who was wife of Thomas Clifford knight livery of such as are within his bailiwick of the knights fees and parts of fees of her husband which, with assent…

59. 1394-02-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Pardon to John de Nevill, late lord of Raby, deceased, Ralph, lord de Nevill, his son and heir, Thomas de Clifford and John, late lord de Roos, of all the sums of money current in demand at the Exchequer to the king's us…

60. 1394-06-08 date: inferred auto-linked

    Inspevimus and confirmation of letters patent (in French) of Thomas de Clifford, lord of Westmorland, dated at Burgh under Staynesmore, 1 February, 13 Richard II, granting to Johnde Crakanthorpe, for life, the office of …

61. 1394-12-27 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant, for life, to Thomas de Clifford, knight, of the office of chief of Inglewode forest, with power to execute it by deputy, on the by William Thrilkeld, knight, of letters patent granting it to By p.s.…

62. 1400-05-22 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant for life to John Aldelyme the elder of 401. yearly at the Exchequer in recompense of the offices of escheator, clerk of the market and keeper of weights and measures in Ireland, granted to him for life by letters p…

63. 1403-08-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant to the king's sister Joan, countess of Westmorland, of the marriage without disparagement of John son and heir of Thomas de Clifford, tenant in chief of Richard II, a minor in the king's custody. By K.…

64. 1423-02-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant to Elizabeth late the wife of Thomas de Clyfford, chivaler, and Elizabeth late the wife of John de Clyfford, chivaler, by and with the assent and advice of the king's council by mainprise of Henry earl of Northumbe…

65. 1424-03-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    Elizabeth late the wife of Thomas de Clyfford, knight ; Cumberland ; Westmoreland ; York; Worcester; Hereford; Surrey.…

66. 1424-11-08 date: inferred auto-linked

    Elizabeth late the wife of Thomas de Clyfford, knight ; Salop and the adjacent march of Wales.…

67. 1436-10-27 date: inferred auto-linked

    Elizabeth late the wife of Ralph now earl of Westmoreland, who held in dower and otherwise for life, of the inheritance of Thomas de Clifford son and heir of John de Clifford knight, certain lands which are held of the k…

68. 1436-11-24 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to the escheator in the county of York to take the fealty Thomas de Clifford, son and heir of John de Clifford knight Elizabeth late his wife, and cause him to have full seisin of the lands in his bailiwick which t…

69. 1437-05-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of array for the counties of Cumberland and Westmoreland to M. bishop of Carlisle, warden of le Westmarch towards Scotland, Thomas Clyfford, knight, Thomas Lumley, knight, Henry Fenwyk, knight, Christopher Cur…

70. 1441-03-19 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the following in the following counties : W. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, Humphrey, earl of Stafford, Roger Aston, knight, Hugh Erdeswyk. Stafford. John, duke of Norfolk, the prior of Norwich, Robert Wyl…

71. 1441-07-14 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Henry, earl of Northumberland, Thomas de Clyfford, knight, William Haryngton, Thomas Fulthorp, Thomas Stirkeland, knight, Robert Laybourne, knight, Henry Fenwyk, knight, John Penyngton,…

72. 1442-03-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commissions in like terms to the following, to distribute the under-mentioned sums in the counties, cities and boroughs named : W. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, John Hampton, Ralph Eggerton ; 601. 12s. 103d.; in the …

73. 1442-03-29 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commissions in like terms to the following, to levy and collect the said fifteenth and tenth in the counties, cities, boroughs and places named, excepting the sums named for distribution : William Walton of Cheyham, Rich…

74. 1442-08-29 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to John, duke of Norfolk, John, earl of Huntyngdon, Humphrey, earl of Stafford, Richard, earl of Salisbury, . Parr III. 109 Thomas, earl of Arundel, Henry, earl of Northumberland, William,…

75. 1445-06-03 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commissions in like terms to the following, to distribute the under-mentioned sums in the counties, cities and boroughs named : W. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, John Hampton, Robert Whitgreve; 301. 6s. 5 d.; in the c…

76. 1445-06-03 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commissions in like terms to the following, to levy and collect said moiety of a fifteenth and tenth in the counties, cities, and places named, excepting the sums named for William Capron, John Tysho, Thomas Maykyn, Will…

77. 1446-07-14 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission to J. bishop of Worcester, and to John Nanfan Thomas Throkmarton, of late the knights for the county of in the last Parliament, or to any two of them ; to the grant of a fifteenth and tenth and a moiety of a a…

78. 1446-07-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    Vacated because otherwise below. William Leche of Felmersham, William Wodehill of Craunfeld, Thomas Bygood of Dunstaple, John Chamberleyn of Wylden, John Trate of Mylton Erneys, William Man of Ekyndon, Robert Martyn of B…

79. 1447-07-02 date: inferred auto-linked

    Vacated on surrender, since the king on 9 February 26 Henry VI granted the said subsidy and alnage to Thomas Clyfford, knight, and Walter Calverley, esquire, to hold the same under a certain form. And so these letters ar…

80. 1448-06-29 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commitment to Thomas Clyfford, knight, and Walter Calverley, mainprise of William Bradford of the county of gentilman, and William Marshall of Roundhawe, co. gentilman, of the subsidy and alnage of cloths for sale the co…

81. 1449-08-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commissions in like terms to the following, to distribute the undermentioned sums in the counties, cities and boroughs named : John lord de Dudley, John Hampton, esquire, William Cumberford ; 90/. 19s. 44d. ; in the coun…

82. 1449-08-08 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commissions in like terms to the following, to levy and collect said two moieties of a fifteenth and tenth in the counties, boroughs and places named, excepting the sums named for John Nicols of Biriton, Thomas Broke of …

83. 1450-08-08 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the following in the cities, counties and towns named : The abbot of Ramsey, Nicholas Stucle knight, John Hurlegh clerk, John Stuycle esquire, John Broghton, Thomas Wesenham, Thomas Knyvet, Walter Taylard, an…

84. 1453-06-08 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commissions in like terms to the following, to distribute the sums in the counties, cities and boroughs John viscount Beaumont, Thomas Everyngham, John Boyvile; 1781. 13s. 7;d.; in the county of Leicester. John lord de D…

85. 1453-06-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commissions in like terms to the following, to levy and collect said fifteenth and tenth and moiety of a fifteenth and tenth the counties, cities, boroughs and places named, excepting the named for distribution : Thomas …

86. 1455-05-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    Thomas Clifford, knight; Westmoreland; Cumberland ; York ; Hereford ; Worcester ; Surrey ; Sussex ; Huntingdon ; Derby ; London (Stephen Forster, mayor and escheator).…

87. 1455-11-05 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commitment of the county of Westmoreland, by advice of the council, to William Lancastre, esquire, during pleasure, so he answer at the Exchequer as sheriff ; since the office of of the shrievalty of Westmoreland has com…

88. 1455-12-09 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commitment to Thomas Haryngton, knight, Thomas Garth, esquire, and William Gairgrave, esquire- by mainprise of William Lancastre of Burgham, co. Westmoreland, esquire, and Robert Rolleston late of Wolley, co. York, esqui…

89. 1461-12-22 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to John Parre, king's esquire, of the offices of chief forester of Whynfeld, co. Westmoreland, and chicf steward of all castles, lands and other possessions late of Thomas de Clyfford, knight, deceased, in that …

90. 1467-07-13 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant to John Hodelston, knight, and the heirs male of his body of all iands, rents, services and reversions in Skelton and Lamunby, co. Cumberland, of John, late lord Clifford, son and heir of Thomas, late lord Clifford…

91. 1482-05-07 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant to the king's servant Thomas Saintleger, knight of the body, and Thomas Clyfford of the custody of the manor of Oldebury with the advowson of the church of Oldebury, co. Gloucester, and certain lands during the lif…

92. Undated date: uncertain auto-linked

    Order to cause Reymund John de Poudreham, Hugh de Poudreham, Thomas de Clyfford, de Hakeworth, Simon Cosyn, John de Thorn, Robert le Forester, de Bocombe, Simon de Baggetorre, and William Petytpas of imprisoned at Corf f…

93. Undated date: uncertain auto-linked

    The like to the following in the following counties : W. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, Humphrey, earl of Stafford, Roger Aston, chivaler, Hugh Ardeswyk, Thomas Stanley and the sheriff. Stafford. Thomas, bishop of Nor…

94. Undated date: uncertain auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Humphrey, earl of Stafford, Henry, earl of Northumberland, Thomas de Clyfford, knight, Ralph Graystok, knight, Richard Neuton, knight, William Paston, William Ascogh, John Conestable of…