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CP 25/1/145/159, number 1.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 19 Henry VI [13 October 1440].
Parties: John Thoresby, esquire, and Margaret, his wife, querents, and Andrew Gudhand' and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Market Rasyn'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Andrew and Margaret, his wife, have acknowledged the manor to be the right of John, as that which John and Margaret, his wife, have of their gift. For this, John and Margaret, his wife, have granted to Andrew and Margaret, his wife, the manor and have rendered it to them in the court, to hold to Andrew and Margaret, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, of John and Margaret, his wife, and the heirs of John for ever, rendering yearly to John and Margaret, his wife, and the heirs of John 4 marks of silver, to wit, a moiety at Easter and the other moiety at the feast of St Michael the Archangel. John and Margaret, his wife, and the heirs of John shall have the right to distrain. In default of such heirs, the manor shall revert to John and Margaret, his wife, and the heirs of John, quit of the other heirs of Andrew and Margaret, his wife, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by John and Margaret, his wife, and the heirs of Margaret.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Thoresby, Margaret Thoresby, Andrew Goodhand, Margaret Goodhand
Places: Market Rasen
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 2.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St Martin, 19 Henry VI [12 November 1440].
Parties: John Langholm', Robert Forman, William Newecome and John Williamson', querents, and William Pacy and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 2 tofts, 7 acres of land and 2 shillings and 1 halfpenny of rent in Louthe.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William Pacy and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Williamson', as those which the same John, John Langholm', Robert and William Newecome have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret to John, Robert, William Newecome and John and the heirs of John Williamson' for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John, Robert, William Newecome and John have given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Langholme, Robert Foreman, William Newcome, John Williamson, William Pacey, Margaret Pacey
Places: Louth
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 3.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St Martin, 19 Henry VI [18 November 1440].
Parties: Thomas Thorp' of London', querent, and Thomas Claymond' of Magna Hale, son and heir of Thomas Claymond', late of Hale, deceased, deforciant.
Property: 2 messuages, 110 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture and 2 acres of marsh in Braceby, Hekyngton' and Qwappelode.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas Claymond' has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas Thorp', as those which Thomas has of the gift of Thomas Claymond', and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs to Thomas Thorp' and his heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Thomas Thorp' has given him 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Thorpe, Thomas Claymond
Places: London, Great Hale, Braceby, Heckington, Whaplode
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 4.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 19 Henry VI [3 February 1441].
Parties: John Halle, Thomas Whetecroft, John Helwys, John, son of Robert Halle, and William Pelson', querents, and John Rodyng' and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 8 and a half acres of land in Burgh'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Rodyng' and Margaret have acknowledged the land to be the right of John Halle, as that which the same John, Thomas, John Helwys, John, son of Robert, and William have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Margaret to John Halle, Thomas, John Helwys, John, son of Robert, and William and the heirs of John Halle for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John Halle, Thomas, John Helwys, John, son of Robert, and William have given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Hall, Thomas Wheatcroft, John Helwis, Robert Hall, William Pelson, John Roding, Margaret Roding
Places: Burgh
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 5.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after Ascension, 19 Henry VI [26 May 1441].
Parties: Richard Yerburgh' and John Couper, clerk, querents, and William Oldehalle, knight, and Margaret, his wife, and William Skypwyth', deforciants.
Property: The manor of Calthorp' and 3 messuages, 100 acres of meadow and 20 shillings of rent in Garmthorp', Wargholm' and Couenham.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Margaret and William have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Richard, as those which Richard and John have of their gift.
For this: Richard and John have granted to William Skypwyth' the manor and tenements and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to William Skypwyth', of the chief lords for the life of William. And after the decease of William Skypwyth' the manor and tenements shall remain to William Oldehalle and Margaret, to hold of the chief lords for the life of Margaret, without impeachment of waste. And after the decease of Margaret the manor and tenements shall remain to the right heirs of William Skypwyth', to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard Yarborough, John Cooper, William Oldhall, Margaret Oldhall, William Skipwith
Places: Little Cawthorpe, Grainthorpe, Wragholme (in Grainthorpe), Covenham
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 6.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 19 Henry VI [14 May 1441].
Parties: Ralph, lord Cromwell', knight, John Heron', William Heton', John Tamworth' and William Stanlowe, querents, and Thomas Waldeby, son of William Waldeby, brother of Thomas Waldeby, late of Southclyff' in the county of York, deforciant.
Property: 2 messuages, 20 acres of meadow and 140 acres of pasture in Croft.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Ralph, as those which Ralph, John, William, John and William have of his gift, and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs to Ralph, John, William, John and William and the heirs of Ralph for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Ralph, John, William, John and William have given him 100 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Ralph, lord Cromwell, John Heron, William Heaton, John Tamworth, William Stanlow, Thomas Wauldby, William Wauldby
Places: South Cliff (in North Cave, Yorkshire), Croft
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 7.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St Michael, 20 Henry VI [6 October 1441].
Parties: John Hensy, esquire, Richard Alred', esquire, John Sneynton', clerk, Henry Lewys, clerk, and Thomas Hensy, querents, and John Medburn' and Mary, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 1 toft, 1 garden and 10 acres of land in Noua Lafford', Queryngton', Kyrkeby Laythorp', Vet[er]i Lafford' and Euedon'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Medburn' and Mary have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Hensy, as those which the same John, Richard, John Sneynton', Henry and Thomas have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of John to John Hensy, Richard, John Sneynton', Henry and Thomas and the heirs of John Hensy for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John Hensy, Richard, John Sneynton', Henry and Thomas have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Hensy, Richard Allred, John Snainton, Henry Lewis, Thomas Hensy, John Medburn, Mary Medburn
Places: New Sleaford, Quarrington, Kirkby la Thorpe, Old Sleaford, Evedon
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 8.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St Martin, 20 Henry VI [12 November 1441].
Parties: Robert Forman, John Langholme, Richard Yerburgh', Alan Barton', chaplain, and Stephen Garton', chaplain, querents, and John Thedylthorp' and Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 carucate of land, 40 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture and 22 acres of moor in Westrasyn', Mydlerasyn', Toft by Neweton' and Neweton' by Toft.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Thedylthorp' and Katherine have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Alan, as those which Alan, Robert, John Langholme, Richard and Stephen have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Katherine to Robert, John Langholme, Richard, Alan and Stephen and the heirs of Alan for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Robert, John Langholme, Richard, Alan and Stephen have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert Foreman, John Langholme, Richard Yarborough, Alan Barton, Stephen Garton, John Theddlethorpe, Katherine Theddlethorpe
Places: West Rasen, Middle Rasen, Toft, Newton by Toft
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 9.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from St Michael, 20 Henry VI [20 October 1441].
Parties: William Stanlowe, John Tailboys, esquire, John Kyghley, Peter Idle and John Waldyf', querents, and Thomas Darcy, esquire, and Grace, his wife, and Thomas Mauncell', clerk, deforciants.
Property: A moiety of the manors of Iwardeby and Ousthorp', of 100 acres of land, of 40 acres of meadow, of 30 acres of wood, of 40 acres of turbary, of 40 acres of marsh and of 100 shillings of rent in Iwardeby and Ousthorp'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas and Grace and Thomas have acknowledged the moiety to be the right of William, as that which William, John, John, Peter and John have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Grace to William, John, John, Peter and John and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: William, John, John, Peter and John have given them 100 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Stanlow, John Tailboys, John Keighley, Peter Idle, John Waldiffe, Thomas Darcy, Grace Darcy, Thomas Mansell
Places: Ewerby, Ewerby Thorpe (in Ewerby)
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 10.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Easter, 20 Henry VI [15 April 1442].
Parties: Thomas Retford', esquire, and Maud, his wife, querents, and Mary, who was the wife of John Thymylby, esquire, deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage, 24 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 12 acres of pasture and 10 pounds of rent in Askeby, Mumby and Hoggesthorp', and 3 parts of the manor of Askeby by Partenay.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Mary has acknowledged the tenements and 3 parts to be the right of Maud, as those which Thomas and Maud have of her gift.
For this: Thomas and Maud have granted for themselves and the heirs of Maud that they will render each year to Mary for the life of Mary 10 pounds sterling, to wit, a moiety at the feast of St Botolph the abbot and the other moiety at the feast of St Michael the archangel. Mary shall have the right to distrain. And after the decease of Mary, Thomas and Maud and the heirs of Maud shall be quit of the payment for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Retford, Maud Retford, John Thimbleby, Mary Thimbleby
Places: Ashby by Partney, Mumby, Hogsthorpe
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 11.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St John the Baptist, 20 Henry VI [1 July 1442].
Parties: John Hensy, John Sneynton', clerk, Henry Lewys, clerk, Richard Alred', esquire, and Thomas Hensy, querents, and William Slory and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Westwilughby by Ancastre and 1 messuage called Millysenthyng' in South' Rouceby.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Alice have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of John Hensy, as those which the same John, John Sneynton', Henry, Richard and Thomas have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice to John, John, Henry, Richard and Thomas and the heirs of John Hensy for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John, John, Henry, Richard and Thomas have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Hensy, John Snainton, Henry Lewis, Richard Allred, Thomas Hensy, William Slorey, Alice Slorey
Places: West Willoughby (in Ancaster), 'Millysenthyng'', South Rauceby (in Rauceby)
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 12.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from St Michael, 21 Henry VI [20 October 1442].
Parties: John Portyngton', serjeant-at-law, Robert Sheffeld', Henry Egmanton' and Henry Hecham, querents, and Walter Castelforth' and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 50 acres of meadow called Doggettyntakkes in Westboterwyk'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Walter and Elizabeth have acknowledged the meadow to be the right of Robert, as that which Robert, John, Henry and Henry have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth to John, Robert, Henry and Henry and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John, Robert, Henry and Henry have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Portington, Robert Sheffield, Henry Egmanton, Henry Hitcham, Walter Castleford, Elizabeth Castleford
Places: 'Doggettyntakkes' (in West Butterwick (in Owston))
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 13.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St Martin, 21 Henry VI [18 November 1442].
Parties: Richard Smyth', querent, and John Pygot, knight, and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Belesby, Thorgramby, Horsyngton', Breuxfee in Harleston' and Swynfordfee in Harleston' and 12 messuages, 2 tofts, 1 mill, 40 bovates and 600 acres of land, 50 acres of meadow, 3 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood and 60 shillings of rent in Belesby, Imyngham, Stalyngburgh', Laceby, Bradley, Waltham, Hole, Estrauendale, Keleby, Braunston', Brauncewell', Stykford' and Magna Grymesby.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Richard, as those which he has of their gift.
For this: Richard has granted to John and Elizabeth the manors and tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John and Elizabeth and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the heirs of the body of Elizabeth, (2) to Margaret Fernell' and Richard Thymelby and the heirs of the body of Richard and (3) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Elizabeth.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard Smith, John Pigott, Elizabeth Pigott, Margaret Furnell, Richard Thimbleby
Places: Beelsby, Thorganby, Horsington, Breux Fee, Swynford Fee (both in Harlaxton), Immingham, Stallingborough, Laceby, Bradley, Waltham, Hale, East Ravendale (in Ravendale), Keelby, Branston, Brauncewell, Stickford, Great Grimsby
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 14.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from St Michael, 21 Henry VI [20 October 1442].
Parties: John Lawes of Boston', John Halton', chaplain, and John Williamson', querents, and William Derby, knight, and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 4 messuages, 4 tofts and 12 pence of rent in Boston'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Lawes, as those which the same John, John Halton' and John Williamson' have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret to John, John and John and the heirs of John Lawes for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John, John and John have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Laws, John Halton, John Williamson, William Derby, Margaret Derby
Places: Boston
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 15.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from Easter, 21 Henry VI [12 May 1443].
Parties: Ralph Cromwell', knight, Nicholas Dyxon', clerk, John Taylboys, esquire, Richard Alred', esquire, Thomas Palmer, John Tamworth' and William Stanlowe, querents, and William Malory, knight, and Margery, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 4 messuages, 3 tofts, 40 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture, 60 acres of wood and 60 shillings of rent in Careby, Estbytham, Castelbytham and Edenham, and a moiety of the manor of Careby, and the advowson [sic] of the church of Careby and the chantry at the altar of St Giles in the same church.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William Malory and Margery have acknowledged the tenements, moiety and advowson to be the right of Nicholas, as those which Nicholas, Ralph, John, Richard, Thomas, John and William Stanlowe have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of William to Ralph, Nicholas, John, Richard, Thomas, John and William Stanlowe and the heirs of Nicholas for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by William Malory and Margery for themselves and the heirs of Margery.
For this: Ralph, Nicholas, John, Richard, Thomas, John and William Stanlowe have given them 200 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Ralph Cromwell, Nicholas Dixon, John Tailboys, Richard Allred, Thomas Palmer, John Tamworth, William Stanlow, William Malory, Margery Malory
Places: Careby, Little Bytham, Castle Bytham, Edenham
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 16.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 21 Henry VI [19 May 1443].
Parties: Thomas Flete, querent, and Walter Grene and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 18 messuages and 2 gardens in Boston'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Walter and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas, as those which he has of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
For this: Thomas has given them 100 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Fleet, Walter Green, Elizabeth Green
Places: Boston
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 17.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after All Souls, 22 Henry VI [3 November 1443].
Parties: Ralph Cromwell', knight, Nicholas Dyxon', clerk, John Tailboys, Richard Alred', Thomas Palmer and William Stanlowe, querents, and Elizabeth, who was the wife of Richard, lord Grey of Codnore, knight, deforciant.
Property: 50 acres of wood in Careby, and the advowson of a fourth part of the church of Careby, and also the advowson of a fourth part of the chantry at the altar of St Giles in the same church.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Elizabeth has acknowledged the wood and advowsons to be the right of Ralph, as those which Ralph, Nicholas, John, Richard, Thomas and William have of her gift, and has remised and quitclaimed them from herself and her heirs to Ralph, Nicholas, John, Richard, Thomas and William and the heirs of Ralph for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Ralph, Nicholas, John, Richard, Thomas and William have given her 20 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Ralph Cromwell, Nicholas Dixon, John Tailboys, Richard Allred, Thomas Palmer, William Stanlow, Richard, lord Grey, Elizabeth Grey
Places: Codnor (in Derbyshire), Careby
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 18.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St Martin, 22 Henry VI [12 November 1443].
Parties: John Dymmok' the elder, Richard Graa, otherwise called Richard Kitlok', John Turtyll' the younger, John Flayne and Robert Skynner, querents, and William Meweson' and Isabel, his wife, and John Meweson', deforciants.
Property: 80 acres of marsh in Waynflete.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Isabel and John Meweson' have acknowledged the marsh to be the right of Richard, as that which Richard, John Dymmok', John Turtyll', John Flayne and Robert have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of William to John Dymmok', Richard, John Turtyll', John Flayne and Robert and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by William and Isabel and John Meweson' for themselves and the heirs of Isabel.
For this: John Dymmok', Richard, John Turtyll', John Flayne and Robert have given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Dymock, Richard Gray, Richard Kitlock, John Turtle, John Flaine, Robert Skinner, William Mewson, Isabel Mewson, John Mewson
Places: Wainfleet
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 19.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from St Michael, 22 Henry VI [27 October 1443].
Parties: Robert Sheffeld', Roger Fauconberge, John Fodirby, Richard Dalyson', John Threpeland', the vicar of the parish church of Haxhey, Walter Castilforth', Richard Beltoft, Peter Beltoft and Thomas Cogan', querents, and William Eston' of Ouerburnom', esquire, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Telcotes, 1 messuage, 6 tofts, 200 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture, 3 fisheries and 20 shillings of rent in Westbutterwyk', Estbutterwyk', Kelfeld', Kinyardfery, Ouston' and Cracelound'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William has acknowledged the manor, tenements and fisheries to be the right of Robert, as those which Robert, Roger, John, Richard, John, Walter, Richard, Peter and Thomas have of his gift, and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs to Robert, Roger, John, Richard, John, Walter, Richard, Peter and Thomas and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Robert, Roger, John, Richard, John, Walter, Richard, Peter and Thomas have given him 200 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert Sheffield, Roger Faucomberge, John Fotherby, Richard Dallison, John Threpland, Walter Castleford, Richard Beltoft, Peter Beltoft, Thomas Cogan, William Easton
Places: Haxey, High Burnham (in Haxey), 'Telcotes', West Butterwick (in Owston), East Butterwick (in Messingham and Bottesford), Kelfield, Owston Ferry (both in Owston), Owston, Graiselound (in Haxey)
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 20.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St Martin, 22 Henry VI [12 November 1443].
Parties: Robert Lewelyn', William Haburgh' the elder and William Haburgh' the younger, querents, and John Palle and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 8 acres of land, 2 acres of marsh and 2 acres of turbary in Alford'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert, as those which Robert, William and William have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of John to Robert, William and William and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Robert, William and William have given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert Llewellyn, William Habrough John Paul, Margaret Paul
Places: Alford
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 21.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St Michael, 22 Henry VI [6 October 1443].
Parties: Leo de Welles, knight, querent, and William, earl of Suffolk, and Alice, his wife, John Arundell', esquire, and Elizabeth, his wife, Edmund Hampden', esquire, and William Rasshe, deforciants.
Property: A third part of the manor of Skendilby.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: The earl and Alice, John and Elizabeth, Edmund and William have acknowledged the third part to be the right of Leo, as that which he has of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Alice and Elizabeth to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by the earl and Alice, John and Elizabeth for themselves and the heirs of Alice and Elizabeth.
For this: Leo has given them 200 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Leo de Wells, William, earl of Suffolk, Alice, countess of Suffolk, John Arundel, Elizabeth Arundel, Edmund Hampden, William Rash
Places: Skendleby
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 22.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after All Souls, 22 Henry VI [3 November 1443].
Parties: Richard Byngham, Thomas Staunton', esquire, Robert Wytham, esquire, Roger Husewyf', clerk, and Thomas Loughtburgh', clerk, querents, and William la Zouche of Haryngworth', knight, and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Lavyngton'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Alice have acknowledged the manor to be the right of Thomas Loughtburgh', as that which the same Thomas, Richard, Thomas Staunton', Robert and Roger have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Alice to Richard, Thomas, Robert, Roger and Thomas and the heirs of Thomas Loughtburgh' for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
For this: Richard, Thomas, Robert, Roger and Thomas have given them 500 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard Bingham, Thomas Stanton, Robert Witham, Roger Housewife, Thomas Loughborough, William la Zouche, Alice la Zouche
Places: Harringworth (inn Northamptonshire), Lenton
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 23.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from St Michael, 22 Henry VI [20 October 1443].
Parties: Richard Sly, chaplain, Richard Aleynson' and Simon Sly, querents, and Richard Hughson' and Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 5 acres of land and 8 and a half acres of marsh in Algerkirk'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard Hughson' and Katherine have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard Sly, as those which the same Richard, Richard Aleynson' and Simon have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Katherine to Richard Sly, Richard Aleynson' and Simon and the heirs of Richard Sly for ever.
For this: Richard Sly, Richard Aleynson' and Simon have given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard Sly, Richard Allenson, Simon Sly, Richard Hughson, Katherine Hughson
Places: Algarkirk
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 24.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after All Souls, 22 Henry VI [3 November 1443].
Parties: John Penycoke, William Jakes, Robert Watenyng and Robert Steuenson', querents, and William Eston' of Ouerburnham, esquire, deforciant.
Property: 12 acres of meadow in Netherburnham.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William Eston' has acknowledged the meadow to be the right of William Jakes, as that which the same William, John, Robert and Robert have of his gift, and has remised and quitclaimed it from himself and his heirs to John, William Jakes, Robert and Robert and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John, William Jakes, Robert and Robert have given him 20 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Pennycook, William Jakes, Robert Whatning, Robert Stephenson, William Easton
Places: High Burnham, Low Burnham (both in Haxey)
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 25.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 22 Henry VI [9 February 1444]. And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [26 April 1444].
Parties: Robert Orewyn' of Staunford' and Thomas Barker, querents, and William Reynald' of Hameldon', son and heir of John Reynald' the younger, and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage in Staunford'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Joan have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Robert, as that which Robert and Thomas have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Joan to Robert and Thomas and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Robert and Thomas have given them 20 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert Orwin, Thomas Barker, William Reynold, John Reynold, Joan Reynold
Places: Stamford, Hambledon
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 26.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 22 Henry VI [21 June 1444].
Parties: John Dounton', querent, and Nicholas Warkenhamby and Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 30 acres of land and 3 acres of meadow in Eston' and Stoke.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Nicholas and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which he has of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John has given them 20 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Downton, Nicholas Wartnaby, Agnes Wartnaby
Places: Easton (in Stoke Rochford), Stoke Rochford
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 27.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after Ascension, 22 Henry VI [22 May 1444]. And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [14 June 1444].
Parties: Robert Wylughby, knight, lord de Wylughby, Richard Welles, esquire, John Preston' and John Mikelbarowe, chaplain, querents, and Henry Spicer and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 2 messuages, 46 acres of land, 36 acres of meadow, 24 acres of marsh and 10 shillings of rent in Boston', Skirbek', Wybirton' and Hekyngton'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Henry and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert, as those which Robert, Richard, John and John have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan to Robert, Richard, John and John and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Robert, Richard, John and John have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert Willoughby, lord de Willoughby, Richard Wells, John Preston, John Mickleburgh, Henry Spicer, Joan Spicer
Places: Boston, Skirbeck, Wyberton, Heckington
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 28.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from St Michael, 23 Henry VI [27 October 1444].
Parties: John Crowede of Mumby and John Gybson', querents, and Simon Gipthorp' of Thorp' by Waynflete, esquire, lord of the manor of Mumby, and Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 acre and 3 roods of land, parcel of the same manor [of Mumby], and John Pycher, Maud and Joan, daughters of the same John, Simon Newecum, chaplain, John Newecum, brother of the aforesaid Simon, Simon and William and Robert, sons of the same John Newecum, villeins (natiui) belonging to the same manor.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Simon Gipthorp' and Agnes have acknowledged the land and villeins to be the right of John Crowede, as those which the same John and John Gybson' have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes to John Crowede and John Gybson' and the heirs of John Crowede for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John Crowede and John Gybson' have given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Crowd, John Gibson, Simon Gipthorpe, Agnes Gipthorpe, John Pitcher, Maud Pitcher, Joan Pitcher, Simon Newcome, John Newcome, William Newcome, Robert Newcome
Places: Mumby, Thorpe St Peter, Wainfleet
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 29.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after All Souls, 23 Henry VI [3 November 1444].
Parties: Thomas Mody, William Mody, William Glyde and John Bailly, querents, and Thomas Gunthorp' of Eppeworth' and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 2 messuages, 2 tofts and 4 pence of rent in Gunthorp'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas Gunthorp' and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William Mody, as those which the same William, Thomas Mody, William Glyde and John have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan to Thomas Mody, William, William and John and the heirs of William Mody for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Thomas Mody, William, William and John have given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Moody, William Moody, William Glyde, John Bailey, Thomas Gunthorpe, Joan Gunthorpe
Places: Epworth, Gunthorpe (in Owston)
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 30.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from St Michael, 23 Henry VI [27 October 1444].
Parties: Richard Pynchebek', John Pynchebek', Nicholas Rasure and Lawrence Murre, querents, and Richard Salter of Wyberton' and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage and 2 acres of pasture in Wyberton'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard Salter and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Lawrence, as those which Lawrence, Richard Pynchebek', John and Nicholas have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice to Richard Pynchebek', John, Nicholas and Lawrence and the heirs of Lawrence for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Richard Pynchebek', John, Nicholas and Lawrence have given them 20 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard Pinchbeck, John Pinchbeck, Nicholas Rasor, Lawrence Murr, Richard Salter, Alice Salter
Places: Wyberton
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 31.
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County: City of Lincoln [Lincolnshire].
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from St Michael, 23 Henry VI [20 October 1444].
Parties: William S[my]th', citizen and tanner of the city of Lincoln', John Mason', Robert Burton' and William Rede, querents, and John Medburn' and Mary, his wife, and William Ive and Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage in Lincoln'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Medburn' and Mary and William Ive and Agnes have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of William Smyth', as that which the same William, John Mason', Robert and William Rede have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Agnes to William Smyth', John Mason', Robert and William Rede and the heirs of William Smyth' for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: William Smyth', John Mason', Robert and William Rede have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Smith, John Mason, Robert Burton, William Reed, John Medburn, Mary Medburn, William Ive, Agnes Ive
Places: Lincoln
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 32.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 23 Henry VI [3 February 1445].
Parties: John Tailboys, esquire, William Eton', esquire, and John Langholm' of Louth', querents, and John Rasyn' and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Thedilthorp' called Braytoftmaner and 12 messuages, 100 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture and 4 pounds of rent in Thedilthorp', Malberthorp', Salfletby, Strubby by Alford', Carleton', Gayton' and Wythern'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Rasyn' and Joan have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of John Langholm', as those which the same John, John Tailboys and William have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan to John Tailboys, William and John Langholm' and the heirs of John Langholm' for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John Tailboys, William and John Langholm' have given them 300 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Tailboys, William Eton, John Langholme, John Rasen, Joan Rasen
Places: Louth, Theddlethorpe, 'Braytoftmaner' (in Theddlethorpe), Mablethorpe, Saltfleetby, Strubby, Alford, Carlton, Gayton le Marsh, Withern
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 33.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 23 Henry VI [27 January 1445].
Parties: John Stoughton', John Hardebene and William Badyngton', querents, and John Kyrketon', late of Boston', hosteler, deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage and 1 garden in Boston'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Kyrketon' has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Stoughton', as those which the same John, John Hardebene and William have of his gift, and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs to John Stoughton', John Hardebene and William and the heirs of John Stoughton' for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John Stoughton', John Hardebene and William have given him 20 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Stoughton, John Hardbene, William Badington, John Kirton
Places: Boston
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 34.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 23 Henry VI [25 April 1445].
Parties: John Portyngton', one of the lord king's justices of the common bench, William Tresham, Robert Tanfeld', John Portyngton' the younger and John Haldenby, querents, and Robert Mortymer, esquire, and Sibel, his wife, and Brian Boys, gentleman, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Southconyngesby called Magna Conyngesby and Gunneys, 20 messuages, 2 dove-cots, 40 tofts, 10 carucates of land, 100 acres of meadow, 2000 acres of pasture, 60 acres of wood, 1000 acres of moor, 1000 acres of marsh, 4 pounds of rent and a rent of 34 hens and 1 pound of pepper and pasture for 1 horse, 3 mares and 3 colts and 34 works of 34 men for one day each year in Autumn in Southconyngesby called Magna Conyngesby, Crosby, Flixburgh' and Gunneys.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert Mortymer and Sibel and Brian have acknowledged the manors, tenements, rent and works to be the right of John Portyngton' the justice, as those which the same John, William, Robert Tanfeld', John Portyngton' the younger and John Haldenby have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Sibel to John, William, Robert Tanfeld', John and John and the heirs of John Portyngton' the justice for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John, William, Robert Tanfeld', John and John have given them 1000 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Portington, William Tresham, Robert Tanfield, John Haldenby, Robert Mortimer, Sibel Mortimer, Brian Boys
Places: Conesby (in Flixborough and Frodingham), Gunness (in Frodingham and West Halton), Crosby (in Flixborough and Frodingham), Flixborough
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 35.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St John the Baptist, 23 Henry VI [25 June 1445].
Parties: William Stanlowe and Joan, his wife, querents, and William Brandon' and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Sylkeby and Dembleby.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William Brandon' and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors to be the right of William Stanlowe, as those which the same William and Joan have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth to William Stanlowe and Joan and the heirs of William for ever.
For this: William Stanlowe and Joan have given them 300 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Stanlow, Joan Stanlow, William Brandon, Elizabeth Brandon
Places: Silkby (in Silk Willoughby), Dembleby
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 36.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St John the Baptist, 23 Henry VI [25 June 1445].
Parties: William Stanlowe, querent, and Thomas Clerk' of Lincoln', brazier, and Beatrice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 80 acres of land and 6 acres of meadow in Nauenby.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas and Beatrice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William, as those which he has of their gift, to hold to William and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by Thomas and Beatrice for themselves and the heirs of Beatrice.
For this: William has given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Stanlow, Thomas Clarke, Beatrice Clarke
Places: Lincoln, Navenby
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 37.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 24 Henry VI [9 February 1446].
Parties: Thomas Meres, esquire, querent, and John Cobuldyk', clerk, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Hiptofthall', 20 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, 52 shillings of rent and a rent of 2 pounds of pepper, 2 pounds of cumin, 2 cocks and 16 hens in Algerkirk', Sutterton', Kirketon' and Wygetoft.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John has acknowledged the manor, tenements and rent to be the right of Thomas, as those which Thomas has of his gift, and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs to Thomas and his heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Thomas has given him 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Meres, John Coppledick
Places: Hiptoft Hall (in Algarkirk), Algarkirk, Sutterton, Kirton in Holland, Wigtoft
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 38.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 24 Henry VI [27 January 1446].
Parties: Henry Curtes and Agnes, his wife, querents, and Robert Derby and Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 1 garden, 40 acres of land and 10 acres of meadow in Grantham, Heryerdby and Dunsthorp'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert and Agnes, his wife, have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Henry, as those which Henry and Agnes, his wife, have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes to Henry and Agnes, his wife, and the heirs of Henry for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Henry and Agnes, his wife, have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Henry Curtis, Agnes Curtis, Robert Derby, Agnes Derby
Places: Grantham, Harrowby, Dunsthorpe (in Grantham)
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 39.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 24 Henry VI [15 May 1446].
Parties: Robert Mouter (or Robert Monter), clerk, Henry Hanley (or Henry Hauley), John Langholm', William Skypwyth' of Louth', William, son of John Langholm', William Neucom, William Tetford' the younger and William Clerk' of Fodirby, querents, and Patrick Skypwith', esquire, and Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Northelkyngton', Yerburgh' and Thedilthorp', 10 messuages, 30 tofts, 100 acres of land, 80 acres of meadow and 90 acres of pasture in Northelkyngton', Lesthorp', Yerburgh', Garmethorp', Somercotes, Salfletby, Swaby, Golseby, Randeby, South' Staynton', Thedilthorp' and Malbirthorp'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Patrick and Agnes have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of William Clerke, as those which the same William, Robert, Henry, John, William Skypwith', William, son of John, William Neucom and William Tetford' have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes to Robert, Henry, John, William, William, William, William and William and the heirs of William Clerk' for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors, for the life of Agnes, the wife of John Skypwyth'.
For this: Robert, Henry, John, William, William, William, William and William have given them 300 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert Mouter (or Robert Mounter), Henry Hanley (or Henry Hawley), John Langholme, William Skipwith, William Langholme, William Newcome, William Tetford, William Clarke, Patrick Skipwith, Agnes Skipwith, John Skipwith
Places: Louth, Fotherby, North Elkington, Yarburgh, Theddlethorpe, 'Lesthorp'', Grainthorpe, Somercotes, Saltfleetby, Swaby, Goulceby, Ranby, Market Stainton, Mablethorpe
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 40.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 24 Henry VI [15 May 1446].
Parties: John Mason' of Blaunkeney, Richard Wenslowe of Lincoln', Thomas Foster, clerk, and Thomas Folkyngham, querents, and Robert Bawedes of Roppesley and Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 6 bovates of land, 10 acres of meadow and 4 acres of pasture in Potterhanworth'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert and Katherine have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which John, Richard, Thomas and Thomas have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Katherine to John, Richard, Thomas and Thomas and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John, Richard, Thomas and Thomas have given them 20 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Mason, Richard Winslow, Thomas Foster, Thomas Folkingham, Robert Bawds, Katherine Bawds
Places: Blankney, Lincoln, Ropsley, Potterhanworth
 
CP 25/1/145/159, number 41.
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County: Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St John the Baptist, 22 Henry VI [1 July 1444]. And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity, 24 Henry VI [19 June 1446].
Parties: Robert Forman and William Mosse, querents, and Richard Ergum of Louth' and Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Benyngworth' called Sybylman[er] and 2 tofts, 24 acres of land and 8 acres of meadow in Benyngworth'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard and Agnes have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of William, excepting a rent of 1 halfpenny and 1 pair of gilt spurs from the same manor. And they have rendered the manor and tenements as aforesaid to Robert and William in the court, and they have granted the rent, together with the homages and all services of William Kelke, John Barkeworth', William Davell', Thomas Davell', Robert Scaumlesby and John Bell' and their heirs, in respect of all the tenements which they held before of Richard and Agnes of the aforesaid manor, to hold to Robert Forman and William Mosse and the heirs of William, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by Richard and Agnes and the heirs of Agnes.
For this: Robert Forman and William Mosse have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert Foreman, William Moss, Richard Ergham, Agnes Ergham, William Kelk, John Barkworth, William Davell, Thomas Davell, Robert Scamblesby, John Bell
Places: Louth, 'Sybylman[er]' (in Benniworth), Benniworth


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