‹ E-CIPM 19-784: WILLIAM ORLASTON ›

The jurors say that William Orlaston was born at Pluckley and baptised in the church there on 18 Oct. 1387 and is now aged 22 years, and this they know for the following reasons:

Thomas Godard , 50 years and more, married his wife in that church at that time and they have lived together for 22 years.

John Leger , Stephen Pemell and John Frend , all 51 and more, that day were feoffees in the manor of Sheerland, and they know by the charter and possession of the manor.

Theobald Parkman , William Bromleghe , Richard Coupere and William Wylles , all 55 and more, on that day carried torches at the baptism at the request of the father.

John Pondherst , Henry Reade , William Pondherst and John Struggill , all 60 and more, stood by the font, saw the baptism, then drank white and red wine sent to the church by the father, and, returning towards their homes, saw Henry Taillour ’s house on fire and went to put it out.