John Glemham of Glemham, Suffolk

GLEMHAM

1. WILLIAM-

d. after 1384

Richard de Rendlesham and William de Glemham granted land in Wantisden, Kenton, and Great Finborough, with the reversions of messuages and land in Gedgrave now held for life by Richard de Valeyntz and Richard Osbern, to the prior and convent of the church of St. Mary, Butley, retaining land in Rendlesham and Little Glemham. Suffolk. Dated 31 Edward III. (1357) (1)

On 6 Aug. 1361 is a feoffment creation from Richard de Rendlesham and William de Glemham to the Prior and Convent of the church of St. Mary of Buttele (Butley) of 3 pieces of land in town of Wantesden (Wantisden), which they lately purchased jointly of Richard Flesysshewere. The first piece called le Brodedole lying between land of the Priory and Convent on the south and land of the Priory and Convent, formerly of John Russel and Stephen atte Walle and others on the north, the west head abutting on land formerly of Richard de Loudham, and the east head on land of Richard de Rendlesham called le Heuedlond. The second piece lying between land formerly of Richard de Loudham on the east and land of the Priory and Convent on the west, abutting at both heads on land of the Priory and Convent. The third piece lying in a field which is on the west side of the manor of the priory, between land formerly of William Symound on the south and land late of William Margery on the north, the east head abutting on land of Richard Flesysshewere, the west head on the common way extending towards Framlyngham (Framlingham). To hold of the chief lords of fee for accustomed services. Witnesses: John Vynte, Walter Albart, John Dysshere, Gilbert Danyel, John Reynald and others. Given at Buttele, 6 Aug. 35 Edw. III.(2)

From the Patent Rolls for 7 May 1384 is a licence for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of Buttele by John Pieshale, clerk, Roger de Wolferston. Henry le Serjeant, Gilbert de Boulge and William le Rous of a messuage, 80 acres 3 roods of land, 110 1/2 acres of marsh and 3 1/2 acres of reed-bed (juncar) in Gate-grave; by the said John, Robert de Sutton, parson of Eyke, Robert Hotot and John Ernestede of Cheventon, of 6 1/2 acres of laud,12 acres of marsh and 1 acre of reed-bed in the same place ; by Roger Boys, parson of Boyton,William de Glemham, the said John Ernestede and Thomas Roys of 4 1/2 acres of land in Buttele; by Richard de Rendelesham and the said William de Glemham of an acre and a rood of land in Knoteshale, Suffolk; and by Thomas de Pakenham and Adam de Foxhole of Thefford, chaplains, and John Barbour, of Thefford, of a messuage in Kilnerdeston, co. Norfolk, the premises not being held in chief, and being of the yearly value of 29 S. 11 3/4 p., as found by inquisitions taken by William Curson of Billyngford, escheator in the said counties; in part satisfaction, viz. 40s. of lands of the yearly value of £20 which they had licence by letters patent, dated 6 February, 39 Edward III. to acquire in mortmain.(3)

John Pieshale, clerk, Roger de Wolferston, Henry le Serjeaunt, Gilbert de Boulge, William le Rous, Robert de Sutton, parson of the church of Eyke, Robert Hotoot, John Ernested of Chevington, Roger Boys, parson of the church of Boyton, William de Glemham,Thomas Roys, and Richard de Rendelesham granted a messuage and land in Gedgrave, Butley, and Knodishall to the prior and convent of Butley, retaining land in Bergholt, Framlingham, Boulge, Dennington, Stow, and Stutton. 7 Richard II.(4)

Issue-

  • 2I. JOHN- m. ROSE PHELIP, d. after 1421

    Ref:

    (1) TNA- C 143/325/11
    (2) Suffolk Record Office- HD 1538/172/5-Phillipps MS No. 35896
    (3) Patent Rolls- Salisbury- 7 May 1384
    (4) TNA- C 143/402/30


    2I. JOHN (WILLIAM 1)

    m. ROSE PHELIP
    d. after 1421

    All Saints- Glemham

    John Glemham of Suffolk is first mentioned in the Patent Rolls on 24 July 1387 along with Michael de la Pole, earl of Suffolk, John Holt, Richard Waldegrave,William de Wyngefeld, John de Ulneston,William Thirnyng,William atte Lee, Roger de Wolfreston, John de Staverton, Robert Hotot, and Edmund Lakynghithe.(1)

    Also from the Patent Rolls for the following year, 26 Apr., is the appointment of John de Tudenham, knight, John de Staverton and John Glemham, to enquire into the complaint of the poor men of Wynston, Suffolk, that having from time out of mind been assessed with the men of Debenham at 8 marks only for one fifteenth, which has been levied out to persons of both places, according to their lands and goods and chattels, the collectors of a moiety of the fifteenth last granted, have, from hatred of them and partiality to the men of Debenham, assessed them too highly, and to certify how much they ought to pay as their share and touching all the circumstances.(2)

    In 1388 John was involved in an action along with William Phelip, Robert Garneys, William Cloutyng, William Rous, Peter Codon, Robert Rous, and William de Cove against Adam Gelyet and Alice his wife concerning Wenhaston, Donewych, Bregge, Spectishale, Walpool, Ubston, Honeyngham, Huntynfeld, and Laxfeld.(3) He was involved in another action along with John Leenge, citizen and merchant, of London, William Lampet of Thorndon, and William Hunte of Thorndon against Richard atte Chirche of Gyselyngham and Katherine his wife concerning Bedyngfeld, Rysshangill, and Aspale.(4) In 1390/1 he and John de Staverton were involved in an action against Richard Gonewell, of Gravesende, and Alice his wife in Assh juxta Campesse.(5)

    John was a member of the Commission of the peace and of oyer and terminer for the County of Suffolk with John,duke of Lancaster Edward, earl of Rutland, Richard Waldegrave, William Wyngefeld, John Cassy, William Gascoigne, John Staverton, Robert Asshefeld, and Robert Hotot.(6)

    On 30 July 1392 George Filbrigge, kt, Robert Mounteney, kt, Geoffrey Starlyng, and John Hacoun, chaplain, granted to Margaret, formerly wife of Geoffrey Starlyng' sen. of Gippewic (Ipswich) the manor of Croffeld (Crowfield), with all other lands and tenements which they lately had by feoffment of Geoffrey Starlyng sen. in Croffeld, Codenham (Coddenham) and Cretyng (Creeting). To hold for the life of Margaret, of the chief lords of fee for accustomed services. Remainder to go to Thomas Mortymer, kt, Richard Waldegraue, kt, Thomas Moor, clerk, Robert Bukton, Robert Hethe, Robert Hotot, John Stauerton, John Longe, John Glemham and James Andrewe to hold of the chief lords of fee for accustomed services. Witnesses: Robert de Stonham, John Harneys, Richard Spicer, Robert Moyse, Adam Pertrech and others. Given at Croffelde, the Tuesday after the feast of St James, 16 Richard II.(7)

    In the Suffolk Feet of Fines are additional actions involving John. In 1392/3 Robert de Oulton and William de Orford were involved in an action against John and William Manhawe and Agnes his wife concerning Beckles, Ryngesfeld and Barsham.(8) And in 1394/5 John and William Phelipp, Geoffrey, parson of the Church of Blaxhale were involved in an action against Robert Bacham and Agnes his wife in Blyborough. And again John was involved in an action with John Rothyng, Thomas Cordwaner, parson of the Church of Stratford juxta Benehale, and Nicholas Blaxhale against William Palmere and Margaret his wife concerning Thorpe Morieux and Cokefeld.(9)

    On 28 Dec. 1394 John Martyn and Peter Payn of Framesden granted to John Gerard of Grundisburgh, John Glemham of Glemham, and Roger Morys of Framesden two pieces of land and one piece of pasture in Framesden, whereof one piece of land lies between land of John Fodyl and land of John Relyng, one head abutting on land of Robert Morley, kt, other head on land of John Relyng, and the other piece of land and pasture lies between lands of Thomas Fodyl on both sides, one head abutting on land of Alice Cole and the pasture of Roger Morys, other head on land of Robert Horro and pasture of Roger Morys. To hold of the chief lords of fee for accustomed services. Witnesses were John Saunfele, John Suchyng, Robert Summor, John Ree, John Bergth and others. Given at Framesden, Monday after Christmas, 18 Richard II.(10)

    The following year on 18 Feb. John Straunge, kt Henry Lompnor, citizen of Norwich, John Glemham, and John Baddyng granted to William Rees, esq., William de Blyklyng, citizen of Norwich, Master, and John de Thorp, clerk the manor called Chebenhale (Chepenhall) in Fresyngfeld (Fressingfield) and all the grantor's other lands and tenements in Fresyngfield and other adjoining towns in Hoxne hundred, which they lately had by feoffment of Robert de Ufford, kt. To hold of the chief lords of fee for accustomed services provided that grantees pay �86 13s.4d. at Fresyngfeld on next morrow of Purification. Witnesses were Thomas de Bedyngfeld, kt, William Phylipp, William Cloutyng, Richard del Chyrch, John Caltoft and others. Given at Fresyngfeld, Thursday after feast of St Valentine, 18 RichardII.(11)

    On 12 Dec 1396 John was again part of theCommission of the peace and of oyer and terminer for Suffolk and again on 22 July 1397, 12 Nov. 1397 with John, Duke of Lancaster, Edward, Earl of Rutland, Richard Waldegrave, George Felbrygg, John Cassy, William Gascoigne, John Staverton, Robert Hotoft, and Roger Cavendyssh.(12)

    John along with Thomas More, clerk, John Stauerton, Robert Peyton, John Norwych, Thomas Hoo, and John Rothenhale granted to William Joce the manors of Helmyngham (Helmingham) and Parua Cretyngham (Little Cretingham) with all other lands and tenements in Framesden (Framsden), Asshfeld (Ashfield), Clopton, Ottele (Otley), Letheryngham (Letheringham), Gosbek (Gosbeck), Brampton, Schadyngfeld (Shadingfield), Stouene (Stoven), Vpredesham (Redisham) and Soterle (Sotterley) or elsewhere in Suffolk which they lately had jointly by feoffment of William Joyce, for 15 years, paying one rose annually to the grantors at feast of Nativity of St John the Baptist, and performing on grantor's behalf accustomed services to the chief lords, and William Joyce to maintain and repair the property during the term of the grant. Given on the vigil of Pentecost, 20 Richard II. No witnesses given.(13)

    On 26 Nov. 1397 John ate Lee, clerk, John Glemham, William Wuluerston, Richard dil Cherche, John Leyngge, citizen and mercer of London, granted to Ralph Hemnale, John Sprot, and Robert Framesden all their messuages, lands and tenements in Batisford, Berkyngge (Barking), Rynggeshell (Ringshall), Combys (Combs) and Badelee (Badley) which they lately had by gift of Robert Asschfelde, except lands and tenements belonging to manor of Combys (Combs). To hold of the chief lords of fees for accustomed services. Witnesses were Philip le Despenser, kt, John Markes, John Rothing, John Copyngere, Walter Barbour and others. Given at Batisford, Monday after feast of St Catherine, 21 Richard II.(14)

    On 28 Nov. 1398 John was again part of theCommission of the peace and of oyer and terminer for Suffolk with John, Duke of Lancaster, Edward, Duke of Albemarle, John Busshy, John Russell, John Howard, John Cassy, William Gascoigne, John Staverton, and Robert Hotoft and again on 20 Mary 1399 with the addition of Michael de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk.(15)

    From the Suffolk Feet of Fines for 22 Richard II (1398/9) William Burgate, knt., John Hobert, clerk, William Cloutyng, John Glemham, John Lynge, and William Lampet, had an action against Thomas Poley and Matilda his wife concerning the manors of Swartesham and Gyslynghames.(16) In the following year John Glemham, Robert Duk, William Wych, and Henry March of Soterle had an action against Hugh de Burnham and Margaret his wife in Stoven and Shadyngfeld.(17)

    On 28 May 1400 John was a part of a commission with John Staverton, John Wynter, William Phelip, and Richard Bowet, escheator in the county of Suffolk, to enquire about all purpresturos within the town of Dunwich and the port of the same and all usurpations upon the king and the burgesses there in the withdrawal of toll, custom and other commodities belonging to the town and burgesses and about the occupation of the marsh called 'le Kyngesholm.'(18)

    On 3 Feb. 1400/1 a covenant tripartite on a feoffment by William son and heir of John Ermeger of Stratford next Benhall, Suffolk, was made to John Glemham and Rose his wife, of lands, tenements, rents etc. in Stratford, Great and Little Glemham, Sweftlyng (Sweffling), Cranysford (Cransford) and Tunstall, Suffolk, to the effect that the deed of feoffment be entrusted to the keeping of John Lynge, citizen and mercer of London, to be delivered, if the said William die without issue, to the said John and Rose on payment of a sum agreed upon and, if he leave issue, to the heirs of his body. Dated at Stratford, the Thursday after the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2 Henry IV.(45)

    On 8 Feb 1401 there was an inspeximus and confirmation of an agreement (in French), examined before the council, between the bailiffs, burgesses and commonalty of the town of Great Jernemuth and the men of the town of Lowystoft, by the mediation of John Doreward, Ralph Ramseye, Robert de Bokcton and John Glemham, that the men of Lowystoft may come to KirkeleRode and freely buy and sell herrings and other victuals and merchandise, except merchandise of Ireland, from and to any merchants and fishers except those fishers of Holand and Seland who are hosted to the said bailiffs, burgesses and commonalty of Jernemuth, in which case for each last of fresh herrings they shall pay half a mark to the hosts of Jernemuth, provided that the herrings be sold by clear day and not by night.(19)

    On 5 May 1401 at Westminster is a commission de walliis et fossatis to John de Staverton, one of the barons of the Exchequer, Robert de Asshefeld, John Cokerell and John Glemham in the marshes of the towns of Orford, Subbourn and Categrave, Suffolk.(20)

    On 28 Aug 1403 John was part of a commission of Array to John Howard, 'chivaler,' Roger Drury,William Bardewell, William Rees, Roger Cavendissh and the sheriff, in the countyof Suffolk.(21)

    In 1403/4 John Staverton, John Lancastre, John Glemham, John Cokerell of Oreford, William Wallere, Thomas Cobbe, parson of Rendlesham church and Nicholas Blaxhall had an action against Robert Bokenham of Rendlesham and Matilda his wife concerning Assh juxta Campesse, Rendlesham and Blaxhall called Stammeres tenement.(22)

    On 28 Aug 1404 John was part of a commission with John de Staverton, Robert Peyton, and Lichficld, the sheriff of Suffolk, to enquire into the report that certain lieges of the king of Gosford and Baldersey captured a ship of Lubyk, of which Bodekin.... [...] (23)

    On 24 Nov. 1405 was issued a licence, for £10 paid to the king by John Ingoldesthorpe, 'chivaler,' Westminster, William Burgate, 'chivaler,' Henry Vavasour, 'chivaler,' John Borne, clerk, Bobert Bolton, clerk, John Carbonell, Bichard de Burgh, John Lancastre, John Bokewod of Stanfeld, John Glemham, Richard del Chirche,William Wyght, John Hoberd, clerk, and Bobert Trusse, clerk, for Elizabeth late the wife of William de Elmham, knight, to grant the manor of Walsham, held in chief, to them and their heirs.(24)

    On 5 Dec 1405 a licence was given for John Glemham, John Cokerell and William Palmere of Nedham to grant in mortmain the manor of Great Glemham called Loudhamhalle and one cottage, 47 acres and one rood of land, 10 acres of marsh, one rood of a bed of rushes and 8/ rent in Wantesden, Orford, Gategrave, Debenham, Asshefeld and Kenton, not held of the king and worth 5 marks yearly beyond the said rent, as appears by inquisition taken before John Lestrange, escheator in the county of Suffolk, to the prior and convent of Buttele to hold in full satisfaction of a licence to the value of £20 yearly by letters patent of Edward III.(25)

    In 1405/6 Roger Caundissh, John Glemham and John Caundissh had an action against John Fastanen of Brigges in Flanders and Matilda his wife daughter and heiress of John Heymond of Herdwych concerning Tremleye blessed Marye and Tremeleye St. Martyn.(26)

    In 1406 John Glemham, John Cokerell, and William Palmer of Needham granted the manor of Loudham Hall in Great Glemham, and a cottage, land, and rent in Wantisden, Orford, Gedgrave, Debenham, Ashfield, and Kenton to the prior and convent of Butley, retaining land in Glemham, Orford, and Needham.(27)

    On 22 May 1406 was appoint a commission of array to Michael de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk, Roger Swelyngton,'chivaler,' John Hevenyngham, 'chivaler,' Roger Drewry, 'chivaler,' William Berdewell, John Staverton, Robert Bukton, Robert Peyton, Roger Caundysch, John Glemham and the sheriff, in the county of Suffolk, for defence against the king's enemies of France and others, who intend shortly to invade the realm.(28)

    On 27 Oct. 1408 John Glemham of Gisselyngham and Richard Cherche of Gisselyngham (Gislingham) granted to John Leyngge of Batesford and wife Joan for the life of John Leyngge, all messuages, lands and tenements in Batesford, Berkyngge (Barking), Rynggessell (Ringshall), Combes (Combs) and Badelee (Badley) which grantors had by feoffment of Robert de Aysshfeld, John Bosse rector of Naulton (Naughton), John Bosse of Offton, John Plat, Robert Cokerel of Combes, Luke Taillour of Batesford, Thomas Norman of Rynggessell, John Schopp' of Batesford, Thomas Cordewaner parson of Stratford iuxta Benhale (Stratford St Andrew near Benhall), John Balle, Ralph Marchall, Meliora de Glemesford, widow of William Reve of Wachisham (Wattisham), Robert Clerk of Combes, Luke Cook of Batesford and Nicholas Vmfrey of Batesford. To hold of the chief lords of fees for accustomed services the remainder to Joan for life if she survives John, provided she does not re-marry. Remainder then to William, son of John and Joan, and heirs of his body lawfully begotten, in default of such issue, remainder to Alice, daughter of John and Joan, for life, then to Joan, daughter of Thomas Roos, citizen and mercer of London, and heirs of her body lawfully begotten, in default of such issue, remainder successively to John her brother, Ellen his sister, Anne her sister, and right heirs of John Leyngge. Given at Batesford, Saturday the Vigil of Saints Simon and Jude, 10 Hen. IV. This was endorsed in 15th-century hand to the effect that charter is null and void because at time of its making the donors had no estate except through disseisin of Ralph Hempnale, John Sprotte and Robert Framesden and citing action in the Court of Common Pleas, Michaelmas Term, 36 Hen. VI (1457). (29)

    On 23 Sept. 1409 Alan Ryst of Helmyngham (Helmingham) and wife Agnes granted to Robert Wyngefeld, kt, John Stauerton, Gilbert de Debenham, John Glemham, Laurence Trussebut, Thomas Derham, William Harleston, Robert Bolton, John Sprot, and William Lampet of Thorndon a messuage, 60 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 3 acres of pasture and rent (16s.) in Helmyngham and Otteleye (Otley), formerly of Robert Bernard, otherwise called Hasylwelle. To hold of the chief lords of fee for accustomed services. Witnesses were Robert Boys, John Coupere, Walter Bowbrook, John Boys, William Smyth and others. Given at Helmyngham, the Monday after the feast of St Matthew, 10 Henry IV.(30)

    On 15 Nov. 1410 Joan, widow of Adam Purchant of Sternefeld (Sternfield) quitclaimed to John Glemham, William Bokyl of Leyston (Leiston), Gilbert Swyfte, clerk, Robert Herbrond of Sternefeld two pieces of land in Freston (Friston) and Snapys (Snape) which descended to her after death of Adam Purchant. Witnesses were Thomas Chambyrleyn, John Portman, Richard Skynner of Freston (Friston), William Wangeford, John Fynch of Snap, Robert Wolsy, John Gryse of Sternefeld and others. Given at Sternefeld, the Saturday after the feast of St Martin, 12 Henry IV.(31)

    On 12 Feb 1411 a licence was granted, for 45 marks paid in the hanaper by John Staverton, for Westminster. John Glemham and William Palmere of Nedham to grant the manor of Chesylford late of the said John Staverton, not held of the king, to the prior and convent of St. Mary's, Buttele, to find a chaplain regular to celebrate divine service in the chapel of St. Mary within their church for the good estate of the king and for his soul after death and the souls of Edward III and Richard II, John Staverton and Margery his wife after their death, Margaret his late wife, Robert his brother and his father and mother.(32)

    On 20 Feb. 1411 John Ingaldesthorp', kt, and John Glemham granted to Robert Trusse, parson of Westhorpe church 3acres 1/2 rod of land lying in a croft called Trussecroft. To hold of the chief lords of fee by accustomed services, paying to the grantors and heirs 12d. annually, in equal portions at terms of Easter and the feast of St Michael. Proviso for distraint in case of rent arrears. Witnesses were John Carbonell, Roger Drury and William Berdewell, kts, John Spenser, John Lancastre and Richard Chirche, esqs., Alexander Broun of Weneiston (Wenhaston), John Grym of Wattelesfeld (Wattisfield), Thomas Boteler of Westhorpe and many others. Given at Westhorpe, 20 Feb. 12 Henry IV.(46)

    On 30 Apr. 1411 Ralph Hemnhale, John Sprot, and Robert Framesden granted to William Leyngge of Batisford all messuages, lands and tenements in Batisford, Berkyngg (Barking), (Ringshall, Combs missing) and Badelee (Badley) which they lately had by grant of John ate Lee, clerk, John Glemham, William Wulluerston, Richard dil Cherche and John Leynge (see HD 1538/129/2), except lands and tenements belonging to manor of Combys (Combs). To hold of the chief lords of fees for accustomed services. Witnesses were Philip le Despenser, kt, Robert Cokerell, John Ive, Nicholas Slade, William Copinger and others. Given at Batisford, the Thursday before the feast of Saints Philip and James, 12 Henry IV.(52)

    On 26 Nov 1411 a commission was granted to John Carbonell, Robert Brewes, John Glemham, and John Norwich to enquire into the report that divers merchants, both alien of the king's friendship and denizen, have been hindered in buying and selling corn, flesh, fish and other victuals and merchandise in divers places within the county of Suffolk by certain of the king's lieges of the county, contrary to the statute in Parliament at Gloucester.(33)

    In 1411/2 John Glemham of Glemham had an action against Ela, who was the wife of Robert Shardelowe, knight, William Phelip, knight, John Clyfton, knight, John Hevenyngham, knight, Robert Cavendyssh, Robert Crane, Thomas Heigham, Ralph Bokkyng, Andrew Brid, clerk, and John Cullyng of the manor of Eston, Baventis and Chadestan with appurtenances.(34)

    On 25 Mar. 1412 William Holm of Helmyngham (Helmingham) granted to John Glemham of Glemham, John Sprot of Brysete parva (Lt Bricett), John Suclyng, chaplain of Framesden, and John Esthawe of Framesden all lands and tenements in Framesden which be lately had by feoffment of John Fodyl of Framesden. To hold of the chief lords of fee for accustomed services. Witnesses were John Suclyng sen., John Oueree, Thomas Oueree his brother, Thomas Esthawe, Robert Wente, Thomas Belstede, John Cros and others. Given at Framesden, the Friday of the Annunciation of Blessed Virgin Mary, 13 Henry IV.(35)

    John Hevenyngham, knight, and John Glemham to Drew Barentyn and others the appointment of attorneys to give seisin of the manor and advowson of Frostenden, Suffolk. Temp. Henry V(36)

    On 26 Sept. 1413 a charter reciting that John Heuenyngham, kt, John Norwych, John Glemham and Thomas Crauene, by charter indented dated at Frostenden on the feast of St Matthew 1 Hen.V (21 Sept.1413), released to Drew Garantyn, John Wissyngsete, Thomas Senycle, William Bele the manor of Frostenden and advowson of Frostenden church, on condition that grantees pay to the grantors 1,000 marks in the church of the Friars Minor in Norwich, viz. 200 marks within 1 month of the feast of St Michael 1414 and 200 marks within 1 month of said feast each subsequent year until payment is made in full and that the grantees by five separate bonds of statute merchant dated at Norwich on 25 Sept. 1 Hen.V (1413) are bound to the grantors in 1,000 marks. Now the Grantors grant that if the Grantees make payments at said feasts according to terms of said charter, said bonds shall be void. Given 26 Sept. 1 Henry V.(37)

    On 20 Nov. 1413 is a charter reciting the feoffment by William Joce to Thomas More, Dean of St Paul's, London, John Rothenhale, kt, John Stauerton, John Preston, clerk, John Glemham, John Norwich, and John Framlyngham of the manors of Helmyngham (Helmingham) and Cretyngham (Cretingham) with other lands in Framesden (Framsden), Asshfeld (Ashfield), Clopton, Otteleye (Otley), Codenham (Coddenham), Brampton, Schadyngfeld (Shadingfield), Stouene (Stoven), Vprodesham (Redisham), Soterle (Sotterley) and elsewhere in Suffolk. Now Joce requests the grantees to hold to use of Joce's wife Katherine for life, except lands and tenements called Joces in Brampton which they are to hold to use of Joce's brother John Joce for life after death of Katherine Joce and John Joce, the grantees to hold the property for seven years and apply the profits for payment of William Joce's debts, for masses in Helmyngham church for souls of William and his wife, and for payment of 100s. annually to their son James. Also after death of Katherine Joce, the grantees to enfeoff Aleyn Warde for life with the tenement called Southawe in Helmyngham, to revert to the manor of Helmyngham after his death and the grantees to grant to Robert Dryemedewe for life, a tenement called Tyntewalles, to be held at will of the court seven years after death of Katherine Joce, and the grantees to enfeoff James (William's son) with all the above property, to hold to him and heirs of body, or in default of issue, to Anne, William's daughter and her husband William Mykelfeld and heirs male of bodies. Given at Helmyngham, 20 Nov. 1 Hen. V.(48)

    On 10 May 1415 is a commission to Oliver Groos, John Glemham, John Norwich and Westminster for Richer Lound to enquire into divers dissensions, discords and debates between the mayor and certain of the burgesses of the town of Bishop's Lenne and certain other burgesses and the commonalty of the town. The king, desiring to pacify these, caused certain persons of the said parties to be called before him and the council, but could not induce the parties to compromise or get true information from either party.(38)

    On 3 Dec. 1415 the feoffees named in said charter (viz. Sir Thomas More, Dean of St Paul's, John Rothenhale, kt, John Stauerton, John Preston, clerk, John Glemham, John Norwich and John Framelyngham) to enfeoff James Joce, the testator's son, after the testator's death, in manors of Helmyngham and Cretyngham (Cretingham) and all other lands, tenements, rents and services in Framesden (Framsden), Asshfeld (Ashfield), Otteleye (Otley), Clopton, Helmyngham, Cretyngham (Cretingham) and Codenham (Coddenham), on condition that Jame Joce perform last will of testator contained in his testament, and last will of Katherine Joce his mother, pay all debts of the testator and Katherine, and find a suitable priest to celebrate for ten years after the testator's death, in Helmyngham church, for souls of the testator, Katherine, Prince Edward, Richard, late King of England, Joan his mother, fathers and mothers of the testator and of Katherine, and all the faithful departed. James to hold the said property to him and heirs of his body lawfully begotten. If he die without such issue, feoffees to enfeoff the testator's daughter Anne and her husband William Mekylfeeld, to hold to them and their heirs male of their bodies lawfully begotten. If they die without such issue, the property is to be sold by the feoffees for the best price obtainable and disposed for the above-mentioned souls. To Alan Warde for his good service, one tenement of the manor of Helmyngham called Southawe, for life, paying 2d. annually at Easter. To Robert Dreyemedewe, one tenement of said manor called Tyntewall, for life, by copy and suit of court, and service of one day's work in autumn. The feoffees to enfeoff the testator's son Edmund Joce in all his lands and tenements in Brampton, Schadyngfeeld (Shadingfield), Stouene (Stoven), Vpredesham (Redisham) and Soterle (Sotterley), on condition that Edmund pay to John Joce, the testator's brother, his annual pension of 60s. for life out of the tenement in Brampton called Joces. Edmund to hold to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten. If he die without such issue, the feoffees to enfeoff James Joce, to hold to him and heirs of his body lawfully begotten. If he die without such issue, the feoffees to enfeoff Anne and William Mekylfeeld, to hold to them and their heirs male of their bodies lawfully begotten. If they die without such issue, the feoffees to sell the property for best price obtainable and dispose for above-mentioned souls.(49)

    On 20 Jan. 1416 is a Letter of Attorney from Simon Felbrigge, kt, William Phelipp, kt, and Robert Clere, esq. appointing Robert Morwhill and John Appulzerd their attorneys to deliver to John Heuenyngham, kt, John Carbonell, kt, John Lancastre, esq., Edmund Redisham, esq., John Glemham, Walter Coluyll, and Thomas atte Cros seisin of the manor of Farnham iuxta Benhale, more fully described in charter of feoffment of the same date. Given at Farnham, the Monday after the feast of St Hilary, 3 Henry V.(39)

    On 18 Mar 1416 is a licence for Elizabeth late the wife of Michael de la Pole, son and heir of Michael de la Pole, late earl of Suffolk, to grant to Walter de la Pole, 'chivaler,' Henry Merston, clerk, John Spencer, esquire, Thomas Frampton, clerk, Edmund Drury, clerk, Edmund Charles, esquire, John Stratton of London, mercer, William Harleston, esquire, Thomas Dereham, Richard Sturgeon and Roger Grys and their heirs and assigns during her life, the manor of Burgh, county Norfolk, the hundreds of Hertesmere and Stowe and a yearly rent of 1�.3s. 1d. from the issues of the castle, town, manor and honour of Eye with its members, hamlets and other appurtenances, county Suffolk, 47�.3s. 4d from a farm of 120 marks yearly from the issues of the castle of Rokyngham and the stewardship of the forests and hundreds between the bridges of Oxford and Staunford, in the county of Northampton, and a yearly rent of 29�. from the farm of the city of Winchester, county Southampton, which she holds for life in dower, and the manor of Benhale, counties Suffolk and Norfolk, which she holds for life of the grant of the said late earl to herself and her husband and the heirs of their bodies, and for the said Walter and others to grant to John Moubray, earl Marshal, Robert de Wylughby, chivaler, William Philippes, 'chivaler,' John Hevenyngham, 'chivaler', John Lancastre, esquire, Robert Bolton, clerk, John Glemham, Robert Bolton, esquire, John Wode, esquire, John Bolton, esquire, Robert Calwer, clerk, John Inggoldesby and John Jenney an annuity of 50�. during her life from the said manor of Benhale, with power of distraint.(40)

    On 20 Dec. 1416 Sir Thomas More, Dean of St Paul's cathedral, John Rothenhale, kt, John Stauerton, John Preston, clerk, John Glemham, John Norwich, John Framelyngham granted to James Joce, son of William Joce of Helmyngham (Helmingham), deceased, the manors of Helmyngham and Cretyngham (Cretingham) and all other lands, tenements, rents and services in Framesden (Framsden), Asshfeld (Ashfield), Otteleye (Otley), Clopton, Helmyngham, Cretyngham and Codenham (Coddenham) which they hold by feoffment of William Joce, together with reversion of tenement called Southawe, parcel of said manor, after death of Alan Warde. To hold to the grantees and heirs of body lawfully begotten, of the chief lords of fees for accustomed services with remainder, in default of such issue, to William Mikelfeld and his wife Anne, daughter of William Joce, and heirs male of their bodies lawfully begotten, in default of such issue, with remainder to the grantors, to be sold and profits distributed for souls of William Joce, his wife Katherine, Prince Edward son of Edward III, Richard II late King of England, Joan his mother, the parents of William Joce and Katherine and all the faithful departed. Witnesses were William Phelipp, Thomas Charles, kts, Edmund Charles, esq., Edmund de Bockyng, esq., William Piers and others. Given 20 Dec. 4 Hen.V.(41)

    By 1417 at least, John also owned land at Brandeston in Suffolk:

    On 25 Feb. 1417 William Saxmundham, son of the late Nicholas Saxmundham of Blashale (Blaxhall) granted to Robert Archer of Brandeston, 10 pieces of land and 2 pieces of meadow and pasture of the tenement of Horaldes in Brandeston, the first piece of land (about 6 acres) lying between land of the manor of Brandeston on both sides, both heads abutting east and west on land of said manor. The second piece (about 5 acres) lying between land late of Robert de Ty and land of the manor of Benhale (Benhall), one head abutting on the east on William's land of the same tenement, the other head abutting on the west on meadow lately of William de Ketleber. The third piece (about 3 acres) lying between land of William Glewman and land of the manor of Brandeston, one head abutting on the east on land of William Glewman, the other head abutting on the west on William Saxmundham's land of said tenement. The fourth piece (about one acre) lying between land of the manor of Brandeston on both sides, one head abutting one the east on land of William Glewman, the other head abutting on the west on William Saxmundham's land of said tenement. The fifth piece lying between land of Robert Geyton and land of the chapel of Donewyc (Dunwich), one head abutting one the east on William Saxmundham's land of said tenement, the other head abutting on the west on land of the chapel of Brandeston. The sixth piece (about 1/2 acre) lying between land of the same chapel and land of Robert Archer, one head abutting on the east on William Saxmundham's land of said tenement, the other head abutting on the west on land of the same tenement. The seventh piece (about 1 1/2 acres) lying between land of the said chapel and land of Robert Archer, one head abutting on the south on land of William Glewman, the other head abutting on land of the said chapel of Brandeston. The eighth piece (about 1 acre) lying between land of the manor of Benhale and land late of Roger Sparwe, one head abutting on the east on land of John Glemham, the other head abutting on the west on land late of Robert de Ty. The ninth piece (about 1/2 acre) lying between the common way of Brandeston on the east and land of the manor of Brandeston on the other side, one head abutting north on the highway leading from Orford to Soham barres, the other head abutting north on the highway leading from Orford to Soham barres, the other head abutting south on the common way leading from Eston (Easton) to Debenham. And the tenth piece (about 1/2 acre) lying between land of the manor of Brandeston on both sides, one head abutting on the said way from Eston to Debenham. The first piece of meadow and pasture (about 3 acres) lying between William Saxmundham's land of the same tenement and land of the manor of Brandeston, one head abutting on the south on the common river bank extending from Debenham to Eston, the other head abutting on the north on land of the said tenement. And a piece (one acre, one rod) lying between the meadow of John Osborne and the meadow late of Robert de Ty, one head abutting south on the said common river bank, the other head abutting north on pasture late of Robert de Ty. To hold of the chief lords of fees for accustomed services paying annually to William Saxmundham 13s.4d. in equal portions at Easter and Michaelmas with a proviso for distraint in case of arrears, and for repossession after 1 year's arrears. Warranty clause. Witnesses were John Wade, John Capman, William Wode, William Amys, Alan Gardener of Cretyngham (Cretingham) and others. Given at Brandeston, the Thursday after the feast of St Mathias, 4 Hen.V.(50)

    On 1 Apr. 1417 is a confirmation of rent by Thomas Erpingham knight, Miles Stapilton knight, John Burlyngham clerk and 16 others (named) to William de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk, John Pole his brother, John Carbonell knight, John Wodehows, John Lancaster, John Glemham, John Mannyng and Thomas Frampton clerk, of a yearly rent of �100 during the lifetime of Isabella, wife of Thomas, Lord Morley, from the manor of Buxton, with condition of payment from the profits of the manors of Buxton and Hingham (save the fishery in Hingham called Semer and the advowson of Hingham) of 2000 marks towards the debts of Thomas, late Lord Morley.(51)

    On 28 Apr 1418 John was part of a commission of the peace and of oyer and terminer with John Howard, knight, Richard Waldegrave, knight, John Hevenyngham, knight, William Berdewell, knight, Roger Drury, knight, Thomas Misterton, esquire, Richard Steresacre, esquire, Ralph Chamberleyn, William Wallere, William Hanyngfeld and the sheriff, in the county of Suffolk.(42)

    To the escheator in Suffolk. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor of Wreybrede, the rent, homages and services hereinafter mentioned, which manor by fine levied in the king's court in 5 Henry V (1418), between the said Miles (de Stapleton) plaintiff and Robert Brewes, knight, Oliver Groos, John Boys esquires and William Sheffelde clerk deforciants, the plaintiff granted to the deforciants, 11 s. 11� of rent therein excepted, and to the heirs of William Sheffelde, granting them also the said rent, with the homages and services of Edmund de Stafforde, bishop of Exeter, Ralph de Nevylle, earl of Westmerland, Thomas Erpyngham, Edmund de la Pole, knights, Robert Bolton, Henry Merston, Thomas Frampton, clerks, John Staverton, John Glemham, William Harleston, John Wode and Robert Bolton the younger and their heirs for tenements of him formerly held therein, they having continued possession all his life, and the manor not being held of the King.(43)

    In 1421 Robert de Wylughby lord of Eresby, knight granted to Thomas Mountagu, earl of Salisbury, John Talbot, lord Furnyvall, Soimon Felbrygge, Robert Roos, knights, John Wilbey, master of Metyngham, John Glemham, John de Teuelby, parson of Wylughby, John Kyme and Richard Yerburgh, their heirs and assigns a charter with warranty to the manors of Eresby, Spillesby, Hundelby....and all his other lordships, lands, rents and services of freeholders and neifs... Dated Eresby, 26 April, 9 Henry V.(44)

    John was the Steward of the Manor of Framlingham under Thomas de Mowbray from 1413 until 1424.(47)

    From a brass on the north side of the church in Glemham Parva: "Orate pro a'i'abus Joh'is Glemham et Rosae uxoris eius et pro quibus tenentur quor' corpora iacent hic tumulata"

    Ref:

    (1) Patent Rolls- 11 Richard II, Pt. 1 - P. 385, 24 Jul 1387
    (2) Ibid- 11 Richard II, Pt. II - P. 471, 26 Apr 1388
    (3) Suffolk Feet of Fines- 12 Richard II (1388/9)
    (4) Ibid- 13 Richard II (1389/90)
    (5) Ibid- 14 Richard II (1390/91)
    (6) Patent Rolls- 15 Richard II, Pt. 1 - P. 526, 18 Feb 1392
    (7) Suffolk Record Office- HD 1538/197/6
    (8) Suffolk Feet of Fines- 16 Richard II (1392/3)
    (9) Ibid- 18 Richard II (1394/5)
    (10) Suffolk Record Office- HD 1538/15 Vol.15/fol.17/4
    (11) Ibid- HD 1538/230/12
    (12) Patent Rolls- 20 Richard II, Pt. II - P. 96; 22 Richard II, Pt. I - P. 229; 21 Richard II, Pt. 1 - P. 230
    (13) Suffolk Record Office- HD 1538/253/43
    (14) Ibid- HD 1538/129/2
    (15) Patent Rolls- 22 Richard II, Pt. I - P. 436, 28 Nov 1398; 22 Richard II, Pt. 1 - P. 437, 20 Mar 1399
    (16) Suffolk Feet of Fines- 22 Richard II (1398/9)
    (17) Ibid- 1 Henry IV (1399/1400)
    (18) Ibid- 1 Henry IV, Pt. VII - P. 314
    (19) Ibid- 2 Henry IV, Pt. II - P. 428
    (20) Ibid- 2 Henry IV, Pt. III - P. 517
    (21) Patent Rolls
    (22) Suffolk Feet of Fines- 5 Henry IV (1403/4)
    (23) Patent Rolls- 5 Henry IV, Pt. II - P. 435
    (24) Ibid- 24 Nov 1405, 7 Henry IV, Pt. I - P. 99
    (25) Ibid- 7 Henry IV, Pt. I - P. 105
    (26) Suffolk Feet of Fines- 7 Henry IV (1405/6)
    (27) TNA- C 143/437/20, 7 Henry IV
    (28) Patent Rolls- 7 Henry IV, Pt. II - P. 231
    (29) Suffolk Record Office- HD 1538/129/4
    (30) Ibid- HD 1538/253/55
    (31) Ibid- HD 1538/14 Vol.14/fol.73/8
    (32) Patent Rolls- 12 Henry IV - p. 277
    (33) Ibid- 13 Henry IV, Pt. 1 - P. 375
    (34) Suffolk Feet of Fines- 13 Henry IV (1411/12)
    (35) Suffolk Record Office- HD 1538/15 Vol.15/fol.17/6
    (36) TNA- E 210/5099
    (37) Suffolk Record Office- HD 1538/233, Phillipps MS No. 35951
    (38) Patent Rolls- 3 Henry V, Pt. 1 - P. 345
    (39) Suffolk Record Office- HD 1538/12 Vol.12/fol.97/2
    (40) Patent Rolls- 3 Henry V, Pt. II - Pp. 402-03
    (41) Suffolk Record Office- HD 1538/253/67
    (42) Patent Rolls- 6 Henry V - P. 199
    (43) Close Rolls- 6 Henry V - P. 12, 1419
    (44) Ibid- 9 Henry V - P. 198, 1421
    (45) Clopton Charters- ER 3/251 3 February 1400/1
    (46) Suffolk Record Office- Ipswich- HD 1538/411/3
    (47) History of Framlingham- p. 394
    (48) Suffolk Record Office- Ipswich- HD 1538/197/18
    (49) Ibid- HD 1538/253/65
    (50) Ibid- HD 1538/147/2
    (51) Norfolk Record Office- Phi/65 576 x 9, Norfolk no. 31; Phillipps 32072
    (52) Suffolk Record Office- Ipswich- HD 1538/129/5


    3I. JOHN (WILLIAM 1, JOHN 2)

    b.c. 1410
    m. KATHERINE ROCHEFORD

    To the escheator in Suffolk. Notice that of the knights' fees and parts of fees of John duke of Norfolk, taken into the king's hand by his death and by reason of the nonage of John de Moubray knight now duke, the king has assigned the following in dower to Katherine who was the late duke's wife, having taken of her an oath, etc namely... four knights' fees in Pesenhale, Faltonham, Waldryngham, Sternefelde and Farnham sometime held by Nicholas Segrave and Guy Ferrers and now by William Hoo, William Devyle and John Glemham at 20 �., ... the fourth part of one knight's fee in Glemham sometime held by Richard Phelip and now by John Glemham at 25 s.(1)

    John Hopton, knight, Thomas Brewes, knight, John Heveningham, knight, Simon Derying, Thomas Meke, granted to Roger Townshende, William Brews, John Jermyn jun., John Bokenham, John Loveday, John Glemham, knight, Hamond Claxton, clerk of Norwich, John Larke, Robert Cheston, John Sprunt, Simon Scerff, William Meke, Robert Watson, and William Osborne in trust, a tenement recently built called "Thorpis", with garden, pightle and two closes (14 acres) for the benefit of the parish of Chediston 9 Apr. 1436.(4)

    On 1 Mar. 1443/4 is a ratification and quitclaim reciting demise by John Framlyngham, esq., James Joce, Robert Banyard, William de Hoo, Thomas Helbek, William Debenham, Robert Woode, John Glemham, Alexander Rodelond, chaplain and John Crees, to John Hervy, dated at Ramysholt, 7 Feb. 22 Henry VI (1444), of one bond tenement with houses, curtilages, lands, meadows, pastures and marshes, formerly Hugh Hervy's, in Ramysholt and Aldirton (Alderton), and of the annual right of common, by virtue of said tenement, in customary marsh and heath, with 140 sheep, lambs and ewes, to hold of the chief lords of fees for accustomed services, paying 4d. annually and one suit at the general court to the grantors and their heirs or assigns who shall hold their manor of Peyton Halle in Ramesholt for the time being, for all demands now, for 8 marks, John Wallere, son and heir of William Wallere of Ramesholt (Ramsholt) ratifies the said charter and quitclaims said property to John Hervy. Warranty clause. No witnesses named. Given at Ramysholt, 1 March 22 HenryVI.(2)

    John Heveningham, Kt. Bart., and John Moot of Chediston granted to John Hopton, Kt. Bart., Thomas Brewys, Kt. Bart., John Heveningham, jun. Kt. Bart., John Glemham, Richard Loveday, Robert Banyard, William Claxton, William Hoo, William Chediston, Simon Derying, Thomas Meke, John Runtyng, all from Chediston in trust, a tenement recently built called "Thorpis", with garden, pightle and two closes (14 acres) for the benefit of the parish of Chediston 4 Jul. 1446.(3)

    Issue-

  • 4I. JOHN- m. before 1451 Glemham Parva, Suffolk, m.1. ELEANOR BRANDON (d. 30 June 1480 Glemham), 2. Margaret ______, will 1499

    Ref:

    (1) Calendar of Close Rolls- 11 Henry VI, 13 May 1433- pp.208-11
    (2) Suffolk Record Office- HD 1538/323/1 together comprise Phillipps MS No. 36009
    (3) Ibid- FC 191/L1/6 1446
    (4) Ibid- FC 191/L1/9 1436


    4I. JOHN (WILLIAM 1, JOHN 2, JOHN 3)

    m. before 1451 Glemham Parva, Suffolk
    m.1. ELEANOR BRANDON (d. 30 June 1480 Glemham)
    2. Margaret ______
    will 1499

    From the Suffolk Feet of Fines 12 Edward IV (1472/3) John Wyngeld, knight, William Jenney and John Glemham vs. Robert Lyston and Isabella his wife of the manor of Dalyngehoo. And from 14 Edward IV Thomas Stanley, knight, William Stanley, knight, John Wyngnfeld, knight, Robert Wyngefeld, knight, Edward Grymston, John Echyngham, Edward Wyngefeld, Henry Wyngefeld, junior, Robert Wyngefeld, junior, Richard Wyngefeld, John Glemham, Thomas Ma�, clerk, Thomas Jeffray, Thomas Bennys and John Bischop v. John, Duke of Norfolk and Elizabeth his wife in Letheryngham and Eston juxta Letheryngham and Charsfeld and the advowson of the church of Eston juxta Letheryngham.(1)

    From a quitclaim deed from 1482 William Collowe, servant at law to the king, to Margaret wife of William Wyngfeld, esquire, formerly wife of Nicholas, Radclyff, esquire, William Hopton, esquire, John Glemham, Robert Bernard, Robert Knyght, William Botilde and John Everard, quitclaim of the manor called Chaunc, Westhall and Hackford in Tybenham and the manor called Baconshalle in Baconsthorpe, with all lands in Tibenham, Aslacton, Moulton, Baconsthorpe and Barningham Norwood. 27 Apr., 22 Edward IV (1482)(2)

    John Glemham, armiger, of Glemham, Suffolk made his will the Monday next before the feast of St Bartholomew the Apostle (19 August 1499). He mentioned his daughters Katherine, a nun at Brosyard, and Anne; his eldest son John, and sons Henry and William. He leaves bequests to Brosyard, the Franciscans of Dunwich, the Augustinians of Orford, the Carmelites of Ipswich, and the parish churches of Stratford, Farnham and North Glemham. His eldest son John was to have the bulk of the estate, including property at Stratford, Benhall, Snape, Tunstall, Blaxhall, Ash and Marlesford. John also makes frequent reference to his wife Margaret, who was to have a large silver oratory for the term of her life, after which it was to go Henry Palgrave and his wife Anne, John's daughter. The will was proved in March 1499/1500.(3)

    Eleanor had died in 1480 as from a brass in the church in Glemham: "Orate pro a'i'abus Joh'is Glemham armigeri et... Alienore uxoru' eius... dicta Aleienora obitt 30 die Junii A'o D'ni 1480."(4)

    Issue-

  • 2I. ANNE- m. HENRY PALSGRAVE (b.c.1470, d. 2 Oct. 1516 Barningham, Norfolk)

    Ref:

    (1) Calendar of the Feet of Fines for Suffolk-- 12 & 14 Edward IV
    (2) Buxton Papers, Cambridge University Library, dept. of MSS and Archives- catalogue of deeds- 12/29- 1482
    (3) Suffolk Register of Wills- Wight- 74-6
    (4) From the Visitation of Suffolk for 1561- Joan Corder, FSA, Harleian Society, London, 1980

    Visitation of Suffolk-1561- p.34
    Visitation of Norfolk- 1563-
    Baronage- Dougdale, Vol.II, p.300


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