GOBION, Joan

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• Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gobion-1

Family/Spouse: DE MORTEYN, John. John was born in 1260 in Tillsworth, Bedfordshire, England; died about 1296. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Web Address: https://www.moreteynemanor.co.uk/about-us/
• Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Morteyn-2
• _MILT: 1296; Participated in the campaign against Berwick-upon-Tweed
• _MILT: 1 Mar 1296, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England; Summoned for military service against the Scots, mustering at Newcastle upon Tyne
• Royalty & Nobility: 22 May 1306, Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England; Knight: John was knighted alongside Edward, the Prince of Wales, and about 300 others, including notable figures like Piers Gaveston and Roger Mortimer, on 22 May 1306 at Westminster. This event was described as the greatest since King Arthur's coronation at Caerleon.
• _MILT: 20 Jan 1307; Returned as Knight of the Shire for Bedford to Parliament at Carlisle
• Civil: 1324; Appointed Constable of Rockingham Castle and steward of the forest of Rockingham

Notes:

Sir John de Morteyn, born in 1274 in Tillsworth, Bedfordshire, England, was a knight and a trusted servant of the English crown during the reigns of Edward I, Edward II, and Edward III. His life was marked by significant military and civic contributions.

John de Morteyn's military service began at the age of 22 when he was summoned on 1 March 1296 to perform military service against the Scots, mustering at Newcastle upon Tyne. He participated in the campaign against Berwick-upon-Tweed, where Edward I ordered his army to take the town, resulting in the massacre of 7,500 people.

Inheriting the manor of Marston Morteyn after his father's death in 1296, John became a significant landholder. He was again summoned for military service against the Scots on 24 June 1301, mustering at Berwick-upon-Tweed.

John was knighted alongside Edward, the Prince of Wales, and about 300 others, including notable figures like Piers Gaveston and Roger Mortimer, on 22 May 1306 at Westminster. This event was described as the greatest since King Arthur's coronation at Caerleon.

On 20 January 1307, Sir John de Morteyn was returned as Knight of the Shire for Bedford to Parliament at Carlisle. He was also appointed a Commissioner of the Peace for Bedford.

In 1324, John was appointed Constable of Rockingham Castle, Northamptonshire, and given the stewardship of the forest of Rockingham. His duties included overseeing royal grants, assisting in the execution of traitors, keeping state prisoners in custody, paying garrisoned soldiers, and defending the possessions of the Church.

John de Morteyn was involved in various commissions of array, responsible for raising soldiers for the defense of the realm, especially against threats from France. He was also involved in legal matters as a Commissioner of oyer and terminer, investigating and determining court cases.

In his later years, John de Morteyn faced a conspiracy by the Augustinian prior of Dunstable, John of Cheddington, who accused him of supporting Henry, Earl of Lancaster. John successfully defended himself, and the prior was imprisoned.

Sir John de Morteyn passed away in 1346 at about the age of 72 in Bedfordshire, England.

Family/Spouse: DE ROTHWELL, Joan. Joan (daughter of Living) was born in 1283 in Tillsworth, Bedfordshire, England; died about 1305 in Buckinghamshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GIFFARD, Sir John. John (son of LE BOEF, Sir John Giffard and DE GARDINIS, Alexandra) was born in 1301 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died after 5 Jan 1369. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Royalty & Nobility: Knight
• Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Giffard-9

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Inquisitions Post Mortem:

Inquisition in Preston by Faversham, Kent (1394): An inquisition was held in Preston by Faversham, Kent, on the Thursday before November 20, 1394. The jurors reported that Sir Thomas Giffard, a knight, owned half of a property called Jardynes in Leisdon, Isle of Sheppey. This property was held directly from the King and was valued at 10 shillings annually. Sir Thomas Giffard passed away on September 25, 1394. His son and heir, Roger Giffard, was over 26 years old.

Inquisition in Burcestre, Oxford (1394): Another inquisition took place in Burcestre, Oxford, on the Monday before November 11, 1394. The jurors stated that Sir Thomas Giffard held half of the manor of Somerton from the King, valued at nearly 20 marks. He also jointly held with his wife Sybil (who was still alive) half of the manor of Firyngford, valued at 12 marks annually. Additionally, he owned properties in Bekbrok and Newenton Jewell, valued at 5 and 7 marks yearly, respectively. Sir Thomas died on September 29, 1394, and his son Roger was his next heir, aged over 27 years.

Inquisition in Hertaye by Faversham, Kent (1360): An inquisition in Hertaye by Faversham, Kent, on December 29, 1360, discussed a proposal for John Giffard to transfer a 5-mark rent in Leisdon to his son Thomas and Elizabeth de Musenden, with future rights to John's heirs. This rent was part of the barony of Arsyk and held from the King.

Inquisitions in Ixning, Suffolk, and Oxford (1360): Similar inquisitions in Ixning, Suffolk, and Oxford in December 1360, addressed John Giffard's assignments of the manor of Ixning and his properties in Somerton and Feringford, Oxfordshire, to his son Thomas and others, with various conditions for inheritance and rights.

Inquisition in Dadyngton, Oxford (1367/8): An inquisition in Dadyngton, Oxford, on January 4, 1367/8, discussed granting John Gifford permission to transfer lands in Feryngford and part of the manor of Feringford to Thomas Giffard and Margery his wife. These lands were held from the King and were part of a knight's fee. John Gifford also held other properties in Somerton.

These inquisitions provide a detailed account of the land holdings and familial relationships of the Giffard family in the 14th century, reflecting the complex system of land tenure and inheritance during that period.

Thomas married MISSENDEN, Elizabeth before 20 Dec 1360. Elizabeth was born about 1345 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died in 1367 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Giffard-7

Roger married STRETELE, Isabel in 1407. Isabel was born in 1365 in Kingstowe, Buckinghamshire, England; died in 1440 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Giffard-19

Family/Spouse: VAUX, Eleanor. Eleanor (daughter of VAUX, William and DRAKELOWE, Eleanor) was born in 1405; died in 1478 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gifford-41

Family/Spouse: WINSLOW, Agnes. Agnes (daughter of WINSLOW, Esquire Thomas and THROCKMORTON, Agnes) was born in 1439 in Begbroke, Oxfordshire, England; died in 1506 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gifford-40

Thomas married LANGSTON, Joan in 1480. Joan (daughter of Living) was born about 1463 in England; died on 22 Mar 1535 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gifford-39

Amy married SAMWELL, Richard before 1511. Richard (son of Living) was born in Cottisford, Oxfordshire, England; died on 3 May 1519. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Samwell-1

Susanna married EDWARDS, Peter before 1535. Peter (son of Living and Living) was born in 1490 in Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England; died in 1552. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Edwards-214

Family/Spouse: COLES, Ursula. Ursula (daughter of Living and Living) died on 2 Feb 1606 in Alwalton, Huntingdonshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
She was given a bequest in her son Thomas' will on this date

Margaret married FREEMAN, Henry before 25 Dec 1591. Henry (son of Living) was born about 1566 in Cranford St Andrew, Northamptonshire, England; died on 5 Aug 1606 in Cranford St John, Northamptonshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]