E-CIPM 19-752: THOMAS LOWYS

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THOMAS LOWYS

Writ Head

752 Writ devenerunt . ‡ 14 Nov. 1409 [Wymbyssh].

Regarding Thomas Lowys, son and heir of William Lowys, an idiot (fatuus et idiota), whose lands were in the king’s hand by reason of his idiocy.

Inquisition Head

YORKSHIRE. Inquisition. Thirsk. 12 Dec. [Gower].

Jurors

Jurors: John Shipley ; John Haukeswell ; William Smythson of Yafforth ; Robert de Skipton ; John Hamondson ; Hugh Maunsell ; Robert Huchonson ; William Kepwyk ; John Caleys ; John del Water ; Robert Buteler ; and John Smelt .

Holdings

Owing to the idiocy of Thomas son and heir of William Lowys 2 messuages and 30 a. of land in North Cowton were taken into the king’s hands on the death of William. The king granted them to Henry de Pudesay [CFR 1399–1405 , p.210], by whose death they are now in the king’s hands again. They are held of John de Burgh and John de Barton , services unknown, annual value 6s.8d.

He died on 5 March 1408 . His heir, John de Croft , son of his sister Agnes, is aged 23 years and more.

TNA reference

C 137/79/40 mm. 1-2

E 152/9/433 #5

ENHANCEMENT OF TEXT: The text of this IPM which appeared in the print edition of CIPM XIX has been enhanced in certain respects: see the About pages.

Holdings

Holdings

Holding ItemValueQuantityTotal
North Cowton
Total: -

Extents

Extents

No holding extent information available.

People

People

  • Wymbyssh(Writ Clerk)

Jurors

  • John Shipley
  • John Haukeswell
  • William Smythson of Yafforth
  • Robert de Skipton
  • John Hamondson
  • Hugh Maunsell
  • Robert Huchonson
  • William Kepwyk
  • John Caleys
  • John del Water
  • Robert Buteler
  • John Smelt

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