‹ E-CIPM 24-396: THOMAS LISLE ›

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Simon Weltden , 60 years and more, sworn and diligently examined about the age of Thomas Lisle , swears that he was born at Nafferton, baptised in the parish church of Ovingham, and was 21 years of age on 11 June last. He knows because William Forster of Ovingham married Alice in Ovingham church on the day that Thomas was born. He thus well recollects that Thomas Lisle was the said age on 11 June. John Belyngeham , 70 years and more, similarly sworn and examined about the age of Thomas Lisle , started his journey to the city of London on business for Robert Lisle, chevalier , then his master. Adam Kelyngworth , 67 years and more, buried Alice his wife. Robert Musgrave , 50 years and more, knows because John Taillour of Nafferton was killed by a cart-wheel. William Zot , 67 years and more, was in Ovingham church when Thomas Lisle was put in the font. Robert Langwath , 65 years and more, held a lit candle at Thomas’ baptism. John Babyngton , 48 years and more, began his journey to the vill of Berwick-Upon-Tweed to fight the king’s enemies, the Scots. William Rotherfeld , 44 years and more, knows because John his brother drowned in the Tyne. William Sabrain , 69 years and more, knows because John Enoteson was chaplain of Ovingham church . Roger Fenwyk , 56 years and more, knows because Elizabeth his wife stood as godmother to Thomas. William Benet , 47 years and more, bought a white horse for 20s. from Thomas’ grandfather, Robert Lisle, chevalier . John Herle , 44 years and more, knows because the vill of Altonburn was burnt by the king’s enemies, the Scots.