‹ E-CIPM 23-718: WILLIAM SON OF ISABEL WIFE OF WILLIAM SCOT OF LONDON ›

Richard Baker , aged 50 years and more, sworn and diligently examined on the age of William Scot swears that William was born at Southwark on 9 April 1411, baptised in St Olave’s church there on the Saturday following, and was aged 21 years on 16 October last. He knows because he was in the church when William was baptised and money was taken from his purse. Richard Ode , 44 and more, similarly sworn and examined about the age of William and the day, year, and place of his birth, agrees with Richard Baker . Asked how he knew, he says that he fell from his horse on the day of the baptism and broke his shin. Stephen Caunterbury , 50 and more, agrees with Richard Ode , and knew because he celebrated his wife’s exequies. Giles Parker , 60 and more, agrees with Stephen. His building caught fire. Richard Depham , 46 and more, agrees with Giles. His daughter was raised from the font. William Sherlond , 50 and more, agrees with Richard Depham . A clerk, he held the office of king’s bailiff in that county. John Brikeman , 50 and more, agrees with William Sherlond . Richard, the elder of his sons, was buried. Richard Smyth , 50 and more, agrees with John Brikeman . One of his servants stole his best horse and fled. John Drynkewater, junior , 47 and more, agrees with Richard Smyth . There was such a strong wind that his apple tree was brought to the ground. William Kynge , 50 and more, agrees with John Drynkewater . His son fell into the Thames but escaped drowning because he was quickly pulled clear. John Broun , 50 and more, agrees with William Kynge , and knew because his elder daughter was espoused. Roger Poynt , 50 and more, agrees with John Broun . A heretic was burnt at Smithfield.