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LE BOEF, Sir John Giffard

Male Abt 1277 - Aft 1328  (> 51 years)


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  1. 1.  LE BOEF, Sir John Giffard was born about 24 Jun 1277 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died after 30 Mar 1328 in Gloucestershire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Royalty & Nobility: Knight
    • Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Giffard-11
    • _MILT: 24 Jun 1301; Summoned from Devonshire to muster at Berwick on Tweed for military service against the Scots.
    • Court Case: 7 Jun 1314, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England; Imprisoned at Aylesbury for trespassing in the Royal Forest.
    • _MILT: 28 Sep 1315, Buckinghamshire, England; Served as knight of the shire for County Buckinghamshire.
    • _MILT: 26 Mar 1316; Appointed as a commissioner to raise soldiers for the Scottish War.
    • _MILT: 20 Jun 1322; Reported as ill and unable to serve in person against the Scots.
    • _MILT: 31 Oct 1322; Returned as a man at arms but unable to act due to gout.
    • Court Case: 1325, Accott, Devon, England; Involved in a legal suit regarding lands in Accott, Devonshire

    Notes:

    In the early 1300s, the Twyford family's status and wealth significantly expanded due to the marriage of Sir John Gifford le Boef to Alexandra de Gardinis. Alexandra, as the heiress of the De Gardinis family, brought with her a portion of the lands belonging to the old Norman lineage of De Arsic. This family's history traces back to one of its co-heiresses, Alexandra's great grandmother, who was a descendant of William de Arsic. William de Arsic was notably one of the eight knights assigned by William de Fiennes to oversee Dover Castle during the reign of William the Conqueror. This union thus not only linked the Twyford family to notable historical figures but also considerably enhanced their landholdings and influence.

    Family/Spouse: DE GARDINIS, Alexandra. Alexandra (daughter of Living) died in 1328. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. GIFFARD, Sir John  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1301 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died after 5 Jan 1369.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  GIFFARD, Sir John Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1301 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died after 5 Jan 1369.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gifford-1068
    • _MILT: 26 Mar 1338, Buckinghamshire, England; John was ordered to organize or "array" a group of soldiers in Buckinghamshire (co. Bucks) for the war against France. This group consisted of 10 men-at-arms (heavily armored soldiers), 20 armed men (likely less heavily armored), and 40 archers.
    • Wars: 1346; John was a knight who joined King Edward III of England in his military campaign in France. He fought in the Battle of Crécy in 1346, one of the major battles of the Hundred Years' War, and was part of the division directly commanded by the King.
    • Civil: Between 1349 and 1361, Buckinghamshire, England; John was a Commissioner of the Peace in Buckinghamshire. This role involved maintaining law and order, similar to a judge or magistrate today.
    • _MILT: 14 Mar 1360, Buckinghamshire, England; John was again responsible for organizing military forces in Buckinghamshire for the ongoing war with France
    • _MILT: 1368, Buckinghamshire, England; Along with Reynold de Grey (another nobleman), John was once more tasked with the duty of assembling military forces, indicating his continued involvement in military preparations and possibly the ongoing conflict with France.

    Notes:

    Sir John Gifford, born around 1301, was a prominent figure in 14th-century England. He was the son of Sir John Gifford of Twyford, Buckinghamshire, and his wife, Alexandra.

    John Gifford's life was characterized by his active involvement in military and political affairs of the time. He inherited the family estates upon his father's death, which included Twyford in Buckinghamshire, amongst others. This inheritance not only brought wealth but also responsibilities and opportunities for greater involvement in the affairs of the realm.

    In 1338, during the Hundred Years' War between England and France, Gifford was tasked with assembling a military contingent from Buckinghamshire. This contingent included 10 men-at-arms, 20 armed men, and 40 archers, a significant force indicating his standing and influence in the county. His military role continued as he accompanied King Edward III to France, participating in the King's division at the Battle of Crécy in 1346, a pivotal battle where the English longbowmen played a decisive role.

    Gifford's service extended beyond the battlefield. He was appointed as a commissioner of the peace in Buckinghamshire in 1349, 1351, and 1361, a role that involved maintaining law and order in the county. His responsibilities grew as he was named one of the commissioners of array in Buckinghamshire for the French War on 14 March 1360. This position involved organizing and equipping troops for military service, a crucial task during the ongoing conflict with France.

    In 1368, Gifford, alongside Reynold de Grey of Ruthyn, was again appointed as a commissioner of array. This repeated appointment underscores his continued importance in military matters and his reliability as a royal servant.

    Sir John Gifford's life reflects the typical career of a knight in medieval England, where military service, land management, and local governance were intertwined. His involvement in key historical events like the Battle of Crécy and his various administrative roles highlight his significance in the political and military landscape of 14th-century England.

    Family/Spouse: DE MORTEYN, Lucy. Lucy (daughter of DE MORTEYN, Sir John and DE ROTHWELL, Joan) was born about 1305 in Bedfordshire, England; died after 8 Mar 1361 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. GIFFARD, Sir Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1344 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died on 25 Sep 1394.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  GIFFARD, Sir Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1344 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died on 25 Sep 1394.

    Other Events and Attributes:

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

    Notes:

    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]

    Children:
    1. 4. GIFFARD, Esquire Roger  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1367 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died on 14 Apr 1409 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England.


Generation: 4

  1. 4.  GIFFARD, Esquire Roger Descendancy chart to this point (3.Thomas3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1367 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died on 14 Apr 1409 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 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]

    Children:
    1. 5. GIFFARD, Esquire Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1408 in Fringford, Oxfordshire, England; died on 29 May 1469 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England.


Generation: 5

  1. 5.  GIFFARD, Esquire Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (4.Roger4, 3.Thomas3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Dec 1408 in Fringford, Oxfordshire, England; died on 29 May 1469 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 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]

    Children:
    1. 6. GIFFARD, Esquire John  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1431 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died before 23 Sep 1506 in England.


Generation: 6

  1. 6.  GIFFARD, Esquire John Descendancy chart to this point (5.Thomas5, 4.Roger4, 3.Thomas3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1431 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died before 23 Sep 1506 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 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]

    Children:
    1. 7. GIFFARD, Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1460 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died on 10 Oct 1511 in England.


Generation: 7

  1. 7.  GIFFARD, Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (6.John6, 5.Thomas5, 4.Roger4, 3.Thomas3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1460 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died on 10 Oct 1511 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 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]

    Children:
    1. 8. GIFFARD, Amy  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1485 and 1490 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died after 3 May 1519 in Cottisford, Oxfordshire, England.


Generation: 8

  1. 8.  GIFFARD, Amy Descendancy chart to this point (7.Thomas7, 6.John6, 5.Thomas5, 4.Roger4, 3.Thomas3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born between 1485 and 1490 in Twyford, Buckinghamshire, England; died after 3 May 1519 in Cottisford, Oxfordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 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]

    Children:
    1. 9. SAMWELL, Susanna  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1510 and 1515.


Generation: 9

  1. 9.  SAMWELL, Susanna Descendancy chart to this point (8.Amy8, 7.Thomas7, 6.John6, 5.Thomas5, 4.Roger4, 3.Thomas3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born between 1510 and 1515.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 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]

    Children:
    1. 10. EDWARDS, Edward  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1537 in Alwalton, Huntingdonshire, England; died in 1592.


Generation: 10

  1. 10.  EDWARDS, EdwardEDWARDS, Edward Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susanna9, 8.Amy8, 7.Thomas7, 6.John6, 5.Thomas5, 4.Roger4, 3.Thomas3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1537 in Alwalton, Huntingdonshire, England; died in 1592.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 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]

    Children:
    1. 11. EDWARDS, Margaret  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1570; died after 23 Aug 1637.


Generation: 11

  1. 11.  EDWARDS, Margaret Descendancy chart to this point (10.Edward10, 9.Susanna9, 8.Amy8, 7.Thomas7, 6.John6, 5.Thomas5, 4.Roger4, 3.Thomas3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1570; died after 23 Aug 1637.

    Notes:

    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]

    Children:
    1. 12. FREEMAN, Alice  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1595 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England; died before 14 May 1660 in Mystic, New London, Connecticut, USA.
    2. 13. FREEMAN, Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1593; died on 26 Aug 1637 in Cranford St John, Northamptonshire, England.
    3. 14. FREEMAN, Henry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1594 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England; died on 28 Dec 1633 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.
    4. 15. FREEMAN, Jane  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1598; died in 1674 in Scaldwell, Northamptonshire, England.


Generation: 12

  1. 12.  FREEMAN, AliceFREEMAN, Alice Descendancy chart to this point (11.Margaret11, 10.Edward10, 9.Susanna9, 8.Amy8, 7.Thomas7, 6.John6, 5.Thomas5, 4.Roger4, 3.Thomas3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1595 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England; died before 14 May 1660 in Mystic, New London, Connecticut, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Differentiator: Gateway Ancestor; Great Migration
    • Gateway Ancestor: Yes, Ethelred descendant
    • Great Migration: Alice and at least two of her daughters emigrated together; she was living in Roxbury by 2 Apr 1640
    • Historical Importance: Gateway Ancestor
    • Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Freeman-1326
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1616, Leicestershire, England; John and Alice (Freeman) Thompson bought half the lands and manor of Saxby on this date

    Alice married TOMPSON, John in 1613 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England. John (son of Living) was born on 30 Jan 1580 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England; died before 17 Dec 1626 in London, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. TOMPSON, Mary  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1619 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England; died on 27 Nov 1651 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    2. 17. TOMPSON, Samuel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1618; died after 27 Feb 1639.
    3. 18. TOMPSON, Dorothy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1624 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England; died on 30 Jul 1709 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA.
    4. 19. TOMPSON, Martha  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Dec 1626 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England.
    5. 20. TOMPSON, Nathaniel  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1625 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England; died on 16 Oct 1625 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England.
    6. 21. TOMPSON, Bridget  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1622 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England; died on 16 Aug 1643 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    7. 22. TOMPSON, Dorothy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1621 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England; died on 19 Sep 1621 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England.
    8. 23. TOMPSON, Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Dec 1616 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England; died between 1641 and 1645 in London, England.
    9. 24. TOMPSON, Margaret  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1614.

    Alice married PARKE, Robert before 30 May 1644 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Robert died on 14 May 1660. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  FREEMAN, Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (11.Margaret11, 10.Edward10, 9.Susanna9, 8.Amy8, 7.Thomas7, 6.John6, 5.Thomas5, 4.Roger4, 3.Thomas3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in Aug 1593; died on 26 Aug 1637 in Cranford St John, Northamptonshire, England.

  3. 14.  FREEMAN, Henry Descendancy chart to this point (11.Margaret11, 10.Edward10, 9.Susanna9, 8.Amy8, 7.Thomas7, 6.John6, 5.Thomas5, 4.Roger4, 3.Thomas3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1594 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England; died on 28 Dec 1633 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

  4. 15.  FREEMAN, Jane Descendancy chart to this point (11.Margaret11, 10.Edward10, 9.Susanna9, 8.Amy8, 7.Thomas7, 6.John6, 5.Thomas5, 4.Roger4, 3.Thomas3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1598; died in 1674 in Scaldwell, Northamptonshire, England.


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