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PHILIP BOTILLER , BROTHER OF EDWARD, SON OF PHILIP BOTILLER OF WOODHALL, KNIGHT
562 Writ de etate probanda. ‡ 1 December 1435. [Wymbyssh]. Regarding his inheritance as brother and heir of Edward, son and heir of Philip Botiller of Woodhall, knight , who held of ‪ Henry V in chief. The lands are in the custody of Hugh Wylughby by letters patent of ‪ Henry VI [compare CFR 1422–30, pp. 281–2]. Inform him of the forthcoming proof of age. [Dorse:] he was informed, attended in person, and made no objections. Date and place of proof given.
HERTFORDSHIRE. Proof of age. Ware. 5 December 1435. [Santon].
The jurors swear that Philip was born at Watton at Stone, baptised in the church there, and was aged 21 years on 29 November last. William Hogge , 64 and more, knows because on the day Philip was born, he was enfeoffed with the tenement in Watton in which he now lives by John Hotoft, esquire , Philip’s godfather, who was seised of it. John Roche , 63 and more, knows because he married Ellen his daughter to John Verdon , still living, on the Sunday before Philip was baptised. William Hoke , 62 and more, knows because Geoffrey his son died on the day Philip was born after a long illness. John Holgyll , 60 and more, knows because Joan his daughter died of plague on the day that Philip was born. Henry Wygge , 65 and more, knows because he was sacristan of the church and held the book before the priest at the baptism. William Olyver , 64 and more, knows because he carried a basin and ewer in front of Philip as he was carried to the church for baptism. Richard Abraham , 68 and more, knows because he married Katherine, still living, the day Philip was born. Thomas Rumpe , 66 and more, knows because he gave water to the godfather(s) and godmother(s) to wash their hands immediately after the baptism. Robert Sawyere , 62 and more, knows because his horse threw him violently to the ground on the day of the baptism, breaking his right shin. William Taillour , 61 and more, knows because he carried two silver pots full of red wine to the church, to refresh the godfathers, godmother(s) and other bystanders. William Stubbe , 65 and more, knows because Walter Mousberd was sent to fetch Margaret, William’s wife, to nurse Philip. Robert Hoberd , 60 and more, knows because he carried a torch in front of Philip as he was carried to the church for baptism.
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