Person

William Fox

· active 1291-08-30 – 1433-11-18 · Fox family →

Titles / offices → Citizen of York

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Name variants

• “William Fox” ×117
• “William le Fox” ×10
• “William Foxe” ×1
• “William le Foxe” ×1

Entries (chronological)

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1. 1291-08-30 date: inferred auto-linked

   Commission of oyer and terminer to Gilbert de Thornton and John de on petition of the appellees, touching an appeal against William Johan, Geoffrey son of William Brun, Brian son of Germanus, Nicholas son of Brian, John …

2. 1301-12-03 date: inferred auto-linked

   Pardon, to Roger son of William Arnys of Retford, bv reason of his service in Scotland. for robberies in Nottingham and other counties, and of any consequent outlawry. By p.s. The hke to Godfrey de Canredeford for the de…

3. 1302-02-28 date: inferred auto-linked

   To Master Richard de Havering, escheator this side Trent. Order to deliver to Alice, late the wife of Robert son of Henry de Derleye, from Robert's lands, which are in the king's hands until it be decided in the king's c…

4. 1312-10-15 date: inferred auto-linked

   The like to William de Houk, Adam de Middelton and Nicholas le Windsor. Flemyng of York, on complaint by Hugh de Scotton of York, the constable appointed for keeping the peace in the city of York, that William Fox of Yor…

5. 1312-11-25 date: inferred auto-linked

   The like to William de Houk, Adam de Middelton and Nicholas le Flemyng of York, on complaint by Hugh de Scotton of York, the constable appointed for keeping the peace in the city of York, that William Fox of York assault…

6. 1313-12-01 date: inferred auto-linked

   The like to Richard de Bernyngham, John de Donecastre and Adam de on complaint by William Fox of York, that Gerard Salveyn, of York, Hugh Scot, William Warde of Nafferton, John de Raby, de la Haye and Walter de Burton, w…

7. 1316-07-25 date: inferred auto-linked

   The like to John Botetourte, William de Ormesby and John de Fresyngfeld, on complaint by Nigel de Kenynton that Robert Talevaz, Thomas Talevaz, Stephen Joun, Robert de Oxereye, Robert le Gardener, William Quinci, Thomas …

8. 1317-10-16 date: inferred auto-linked

   I1. Pazr 1. 60 de Shireburne, Adam de Pontefracto, Geoffrey Adamman de William Youn and William Fox of maihem, and breaching the peace. By fine of 20s.…

9. 1317-10-16 date: inferred auto-linked

   I1. Panr 1. 89 Malynnessone de Shireburne, Adam de Pontefracto, Geoffrey Adamman de Pontefracto, William Youn and William Fox of maihem, and breaching of the peace. By fine of 20s.…

10. 1322-07-04 date: inferred auto-linked

    Association of John de Stonore and John de Benham ina commission of oyer and terminer issued to Richard dela Bere, Adam de Brom and John de _ Trillowe, on complaint by the abbot of Rewley by Oxford that Robert de Maundev…

11. 1322-10-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to John de Bousser, Benedict de Cokefeld and John Clayer, on complaint by John de Coggeshale, Clerk, that John Whytlok and Basilia his wife, William Fox, Hugh de Feringe, Thomas Baynard, J…

12. 1323-04-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Richard de la Bere, Adam de Brome, de Trillowe and John le Boteler of Lantuyt, on complaint by the of Rewley by Oxford that John Marmyon, the elder, Benedict Lengleis, de Pynkeney of Is…

13. 1323-05-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to John de Bousser, Benedict de Cokefeld and Aumfrey de Staunton, on complaint by John de Coggeshale, clerk, that John Whitlok and Basilia his wife, William Fox, Hugh de Feringe, Thomas Baynard, John de Borham, …

14. 1324-03-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to John de Bousser, John de Liston Aumfrey de Staunton on complaint by John de Coggeshale, clerk, John Whitelok of Coggeshale and Basilia his wife, Hugh Deffering, de Borham of Branketre, …

15. 1324-03-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Robert de Umframvill, earl of Anegos, and Gilbert de Burghdon, on complaint by Jacominus de Mark, Lambert Storme, James Touerlate, John Olverdoe, Soer de Colkerk, John le Joefne, Nichol…

16. 1327-01-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    Writ of aid, until Easter, for William Fox, making purveyances for the king's poultry.…

17. 1328-02-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to William Clarel, Thomas de Eyvyll John de Smethton, on complaint by Laurence de Hek that Burgensis Tyle, William de Karliolo, Peter de Balun, Robert del Busce of Snsyth, de Snayth, Willi…

18. 1328-02-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to William Clarel, Thomas de Eyvyll and John de Smethton, on complaint by Laurence de Hek that Burgensis de Tyle, William de Karliolo, Peter de Balun, Robert del Busce of Snayth, Hubert de…

19. 1328-03-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Thomas Ughtrede, Richard de Aldeburgh and Thomas Deyvill, on complaint by Richard Walcys, knight, that William Gramary, knight, William Darel, John Myniot, John Mauleverere, knight, Rob…

20. 1328-04-04 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Robert de Raygate, Richard de and Thomas Deyvill, on complaint by Richard Waleys, knight, William Gramary, knight, William Darel, John Myniot, John Mauleknight, Nicholas de Topclif, Pet…

21. 1328-04-04 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Robert de Raygate, Richard de Aldeburgh and Thomas Deyvill, on complaint by Richard Waleys, knight, that William Gramary, knight, William ))arel, John Myniot, John Mauleverere, knight, …

22. 1328-04-14 date: inferred auto-linked

    of oyer and terminer to Thomas Ughtrede, Richard de and Thomas Deyvill, on complaint by Richard Walcys, that William Gramary, knight, William Darel, John Myniot, John knight, Robert, prior of Helaghpark, Walter de Wetewa…

23. 1333-02-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    collectors of the custom of wool, hides, and wool-fells in the port of Order to cause the weigh beam for weighing wool said town to be brought without delay to York to be delivered to de Freston and William Fox, collecto…

24. 1333-02-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the following in the following places : John de Hales and William But. Norwich. Hugh Dunnogh of Bockenhale and Laurence Priket. Shrewsbury. John Gabriel and John Devenysh. Winchester. William de Freston and W…

25. 1333-02-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the collectors of the custom of wool, hides, and wool-fells in the port of Order to cause the weigh beam for weighing wool the said town to be brought without delay to York to be delivered to de Freston and William Fo…

26. 1333-03-03 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant to Adam de Stirkelande, on his petition setting forth that he already holds for life by grant of the late king confirmed by the king, the custody of the pesage of lead, and of the weights, in the town of Kyngestonu…

27. 1333-03-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    to Roger de Wolsthorp and Hugh de Edlyngton the collectors of the custom on wools, hides and woolfells in the and port of Lincoln, te levy the subsidy imposed on merchants and alien as above [p. 342] and to make inquisit…

28. 1333-05-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    Roger de Wolsthorp and Hugh de Edelyngton the younger, of the custom on wools, hides and woolfells in the city and of Lincoln, fo collect 10s. on each sack of wool and each 300 and 20s. on each last of hides exported by …

29. 1333-06-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the following : John de Hales and William But, the younger, in the city of Norwich. Roger Turtel and Hugh de Langebrigg, in Bristol. William de Freston and William Fox, in the city of York. John Devenissh and…

30. 1333-06-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the following : John de Hales and William But, the younger, in the city of Norwich. Roger Turtel and Hugh de Langebrigg, in Bristol. William de Freston and William Fox, in the city of York. John Devenissh and…

31. 1333-11-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Hugh de Courteneye, John Inge and John Lercedckne, in the county of Devon, on complaint by the abbot of Bucfestre that Walter de Pasford, John Frema (ste), William Ryka, William Tirekea…

32. 1333-12-06 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Hugh de Courteneye, John Inge and John Lercedekne, in the county of Devon, on complaint by the abbot of Bucfestre that Walter de Pasford, John Frema (sic), William Ryka, William Tirekea…

33. 1334-01-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Appointment of Master Simon de Stanes, Robert de Kelleseye, citizen of London, snd William Fox, citizen of York, as the king's proctors to inquire of all contentions between the people of England and of Flanders, pursuan…

34. 1334-02-13 date: inferred auto-linked

    Appointment of Master Simon de Stanes, Robert de Kelleseye, citizen of London, and William Fox, citizen of York, as the king's proctors to inquire of all contentions between the people of England and of Flanders, pursuan…

35. 1334-04-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the same on behalf of William Fox, of York, sent on the service with the said Simon, concerning 204. delivered to him, for his expenses for 40 days from the said 8 February at 10s. a day, except the to accoun…

36. 1334-04-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the same on behalf of William Fox, of York, sent on the king's service with the said Simon, concerning 20/. delivered to him, for his expenses for 40 days from the said 8 February at 10s. a day, except the cl…

37. 1334-05-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the following collectors in the following staples : John de Hales and William But the younger. Norwich. William de Freston and William Fox. York. John Devenish and Nicholas de Excestre. Winchester. Hugh de Du…

38. 1335-05-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Louis, count of Flanders. Whereas it was lately agreed between the count and certain proctors of the king sent to the count that before W hitsuntide next the king should send certain persons to Flanders, to treat and …

39. 1335-05-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Louis, count of Flanders. Whereas it was lately agreed between the count and certain proctors of the king sent to the count that before Whitsuntide next the king should send certain persons to Flanders, to treat and p…

40. 1335-05-22 date: inferred auto-linked

    To William de Preston. Whereas the king deputed, appointed and made him and William Fox and other lieges special proctors, commissaries and envoys to treat with Louis, count of Flanders, and the burgomasters, échevins, c…

41. 1335-05-22 date: inferred auto-linked

    To William de Preston. Whereas the king deputed, appointed and made him and William Fox and other lieges special proctors, commissaries and envoys to treat with Louis, count of Flanders, and the burgomasters, échevins, c…

42. 1335-05-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    Paty (25 j . 487 the trespasses, damages, injuries, robberies and other crimes comby the people and inhabitants of the realm of the one part, and by the and inhabitants of the land of Flanders of the other part, the king…

43. 1335-06-13 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer and to the chamberlains Whereas the king lately sent William Fox of York to Flanders for the…

44. 1335-06-13 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer and to the chamberlains the king lately sent William Fox of York to Flanders for the . 417 of certain affairs touching the king there, and caused 20/. to be to him for his exp…

45. 1335-07-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    the treasurer and barons of the exchequer and to the chamberlains. the king lately sent William Fox of York to Flanders for the of certain affairs touching him there, and caused 20/. to be to him at the king's receipt fo…

46. 1335-07-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer and to the chamberlains. the king lately sent William Fox of York to Flanders for the of certain affairs touching him there, and caused 20/. to be to him at the king's receipt…

47. 1336-03-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    To Louis count of Flanders and Nevers. Because on account of his preoccupation with great and arduous affairs the king cannot conveniently send to Flanders upon reforming the mutual damage and trespasses committed by the…

48. 1336-04-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the merchants of Florence of the society of the Bardi staying at London. Order to pay to William Fox, citizen of York, whom the king is sending to Flanders on his affairs, 40 marks upon his expenses in the said journe…

49. 1336-04-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the same. Order to pay to Bartholomew de Barde and Peter Byne, of the society of the Bardi, the sums which they have paid at the order, or to cause those merchants to have a competent assignment charging those who oug…

50. 1336-04-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the merchants of Florence of the society of the Bardi staying at Order to pay to William Fox, citizen of York, whom the king is sending to Flanders on his affairs, 40 marks upon his expenses in the said journey. By K.…

51. 1336-04-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the same. Order to pay to Bartholomew de Barde and Peter Byne, of the society of the Bardi, the sums which they have paid at the order, or to cause those merchants to have a competent assignment charging thuse who oug…

52. 1336-07-03 date: inferred auto-linked

    service of 10/. yearly, and that the said 50/. is owing to the merfor the said service for five years for the time when they held the of Houden, and when the manor of Turnhamhalle was in Hugh's as the merchants have beso…

53. 1336-07-06 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the same and to the chamberlains. Whereas on 16 April last the king sent John de Percebrigg, his clerk, together with William Fox of York to Flanders to take part in the negotiation with Louis, count of Flanders, and …

54. 1337-01-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to the mayor, bailiffs and whole commonalty of York to be intendant to Henry de Belton, Nicholas de Scorby, John de Womme, William Fox, Stephen de Setrington, Jordan Sauvage and William Fissh, appointed to levy the…

55. 1338-03-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to the mayor and bailiffs and the whole commonalty of the city of York to be intendant to Nicholas de Langeton, William Fox and Nicholas de Scorreby, whom the king has appointed to sue and receive from the men of Y…

56. 1340-09-05 date: inferred auto-linked

    Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent of William, late archbishop of York, being an exemplificatjon of rolls of his courts of Shirburn ITI. Parr JIT. 35 a memorandum that on Friday after St. Nicholas the Bishop, …

57. 1340-10-04 date: inferred auto-linked

    Appointment of Robert de Lucy to the custody of the smaller piece of Andover. the seal used for the recognisances of debts in the city of Exeter, during pleasure. By C Oct. 2. John de la Hay and William de Ridmarleye, mo…

58. 1347-08-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to attach Henry Tideswell, Roger William de Sulflet, Roger Straunge, John de Maydenhith, Walter de Kelby, Robert Gandes, Robert de Silkeston, parson church, John Dunham of Lincoln, Gilbert Aliland of Boston, Pynceo…

59. 1347-08-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the following, to wit: The sheriff of Norfolk to attach Thomas de Bompsted for Sunday after the John Taverner Decollation of St. John William de Emenhale j the Baptist next. Robert Clere John de Brewes, parso…

60. 1347-08-25 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the sheriff of York. Order, upon pain of forfeiture, to attach William de Ovyngham, Thomas Holm of Beverley, Richard Holm his son, William Fox of Cornbury, John de Shirbourn, Geoffrey de Wandeford, Ralph le Barbour of…

61. 1348-02-06 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Richard de Wylughby, Robert Selyman and Thomas de Sancto Mauro, on complaint by John, archbishop of Canterbury, Elizabeth de Monte Acuto and Edward de Monte Acuto, that Roger Bavent, chivaler, John Mauduyt of…

62. 1348-02-08 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Richard de Wylughby, Robert Selyman and Thomas de Mauro, on complaint by John, archbishop of Canterbury, de Monte Acuto and Edward de Monte Acuto, that Roger chivaler, John Mauduyt of Wermynstre, chivaler, Wi…

63. 1348-10-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Richard de Wylughby, Robert Selyman and Thomas de Sancto Mauro, on complaint by Klizabeth de Monte Acuto and Edward de Monte Acuto that. Roger Bavent, chivaler, John atte Forde of Tissebury, Nicholas de Kynge…

64. 1348-10-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Richard de Wylughby, Robert Selyman and Thomas de Sancto Mauro, on complaint by Mlizabeth de Monte Acuto and Edward de Monte Acuto that. Roger Bavent, chivaler, John atte Forde of Tissebury, Nicholas de Kynge…

65. 1349-05-14 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Richard de Wylughby, Roger Hillary, Robert Foucher and Robert de Irland, on complaint by Simon de Ponte Fracto, parson of the church of Weston on Trent, that John son of William Guere o…

66. 1352-02-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    Pardon to William Fox, parson of the church of Lee by Gaynesburgh, who was indicted before Gilbert de Umframvill, earl of Angus, and his fellows, justices of oyer and terminer in the parts of Lyndeseye, co. Lincoln, of h…

67. 1352-06-09 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant, for life, to William Fox, one of the king's messengers, of the office of porter of the king's castle of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, as well as of the office of keeper of the gaol and the prisoners within the castle, with…

68. 1352-11-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    Grant, for life, to William Fox, one of the king's messengers, to whom the king by letters patent lately granted the keeping of the gate of the castle of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, of 4d. a day beyond the wages pertaining to t…

69. 1354-05-14 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Richard de Wylughby, Roger Robert Foucher and Robert de Irland, on complaint by Simon Ponte Fracto, parson of the church of Weston on Trent, that Jobn son William Guere of Beghton, chap…

70. 1374-01-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to the sheriff of Wiltesir to cause a coroner to be elected instead of William Fox, who is dead. 4. To John Sayville escheator in Cumberland.…

71. 1375-02-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to the sheriff of Wiltesir to cause a coroner to be elected instead of William Fox, who is dead.…

72. 1375-05-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Thomas Alwyn, clerk, outlawed in the county of Wilts at the suit of William Fox of Wilton, dighere, touching a plea of trespass.…

73. 1376-11-17 date: inferred auto-linked

    Pardon to William Fox of the king's suit for the death of Hugh de la Bote, whereof he is indicted or appealed, and of any consequent outlawry. By p.s.…

74. 1381-02-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    Licence for John Trippe of Newcasile-on-Tyne and Adam de Burton of Morpath to ship eight lasts of hides from MHalyeland, Newebiggyng, and Newcastle-on-Tyne to Lenn, Yarmouth, or London; James Lyons, king's serjeant-at-ar…

75. 1387-07-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order by mainprise of William Fox of Leycestershire, Robert Lyndeseye of London and Thomas Halywelle of London to set free Robert Brochurst of Iseldoun, imprisoned at suit of John Welynge for…

76. 1387-08-02 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order by mainprise of William Fox ri of Leycestershire, Robert Lyndeseye of London and Thomas Haly- , welle of London to set free Robert Brochurst of Iseldoun, imprisoned at suit of John Wely…

77. 1390-07-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Appointment of John Golofre, constable of Walyngford castle, and Roger Longe, the king's serjeant-at-arms, to arrest and bring to the gaol of that castle the following persons appealed before William Sanford, coroner of …

78. 1393-03-13 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission to Adam del Bank, William de Etton, William Fox and William de Dalton to levy the samein the city and suburbs of York ; and order to them to cause to come before them the mayor and bailiffs of the city, and fo…

79. 1393-10-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission to William Vescy, William de Etton, William Fox and William de Dalton to collect the said moiety in the city and suburbs of York; and order to them to cause to come before them the mayor and bailiffs of the ci…

80. 1395-01-14 date: inferred auto-linked

    Pardon, at the supplication of the earl marshal, to Robert de Gousehull of suit of the king's peace for the murder and other felonies whereof he is indicted and of any consequent outlawry, in respect of the following cir…

81. 1395-03-06 date: inferred auto-linked

    Pardon, at the request of Richard Cays, to John Madok for the death of William Fox, killed at Egrave, co. Derby, on Wednesday after the translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 12 Richard II. By p.s.…

82. 1433-07-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    John Holyngreve, Holygreve or Holigreve of Stanlake, co. Oxford, corvyser or corveser, for not appearing before Richard Norton and his fellows, justices of the Bench of Henry V, to answer John Cok touching a plea of debt…

83. 1433-11-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    Letters patent dated 22 August, 18 Richard II, inspecting and confirming another charter dated 18 April, 5 John. [fvtuli Cartarin, p. 128.) 8. A deed of release as follows : Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futurt qui vid…

84. Undated date: uncertain auto-linked

    Mandate to William de Freston and William Fox, collectors of the custom of wools, hides and wool-fells in the city of York, for livery to him of the trone, which is said to be in their custody. 25.…