GIFFARD, Sir Thomas

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]

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]

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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]

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]