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917. Ralph Parmenter
917. Ralph Parmenter.
Writ {missing). Verdiet concerning lands &c. which were of William son of Thorstan in London, and which King John gave to Ralph Parmenter his servant as his escheat by charter, {undated).
He died in the time of King John, year unknown.
Isabel daughter of Ralph Stoperhang, is his heir, as the jury understand, for she came before Sir W. de Eboraco, kc. the last justices of eyre at the Tower, and showed that she was his heir as daughter of Avice his sister, and showed a charter of King John, which testifies that he gave to the said Ralph the lands of William son of Thurstan.
London. All Saints parish. A messuage where hay is sold, known as Beurepeyr, held by the said Ralph for life, and by others since (names given), but now the greater part is ruinous.
St. Mary Magdalen parish at the Fishmarket. 4 shops similarly held of
the gift of King John, and afterwards by others (names given), which, with
7 small shops since built by Walter Buk, render 20s. yearly to the chief
lords of the fee, and 20-s'. to Peter son of the said Walter.
The Goldsmiths' Quarter in the Cheap of London {Orfaveria in foro London). A house and 2 shops similarly held, of one of which the said Ralph enfeoffed Robert Blundus for 20s. yearly ; and since held by divers others (names given). Of whom the said William son of Thurstan held the above, is unknown to the jury from lapse of time.
C, Hen. Ill, File 47. (10.) |