Norman Washbourne1

M, b. circa 1400, d. before 1479
FatherJohn Washburn b. c 1357
MotherMargery Poher b. c 1379
     Norman was born circa 1400 in Worchestershire, England, at the Manor of Wichenford. Norman married Elizabeth Knivton, daughter of Henry Knivton, circa 1427 in England. He and Elizabeth were blessed with 7 children. Norman was the heir of his father. He received the Manor of Wichenford from the estate of his mother. On 16 July the 5th year of Henry VI [1427], his father confirmed upon him a grant to the Manor of Knight's Washborn. Soon after, he becomes involved in litigation with Humphrey Salway, who possessed Stanford through his mother, the half sister of Norman. Mr. Salway claimed Knight's Washbourne & in turn, Norman claimed Stanford. The controversy was finally referred to George, Duke of Clarence, "the false, fleeting, purjured "Clarence" of Shakespeare, and the brother of King Edward. Norman confirmed his property by deed in the 11th year of Henry VI [1433]. In the 17th year of Henry VI [1439], he was vice com of Worchestershire. The litigation continued and had not been settled by the time of Norman's death. Norman departed this life before the 19th year of Edward IV [1479] in the Manor of Wichenford, Worchestershire, England. He was buried at Wicherford, Worchestershire, England, in St. Michael's Church. His son, John, continued this feud.

Family 1

Elizabeth Knivton
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Citations

  1. [S864] James Davenport, The Washborurne Family of Little Washbourne & Wichenford in the County of Worchester, pages 25-26 - son & heir had grant of the Manor of Washborn by Henry VI from his father by charter [includes copy]; 11th year of Henry VI confirmed a deed; vice com of Warchester in 17th year of Hery VI; died before 19th Edward IV [1479]; daughters: Eleanor m. Sir Richard Scrope & 2nd Sir John Windham of Crownthorope & she died 1505; Anne married Thomas Gower; daughter married John Vampage; Elizabeth married Nicholas Folliott; daughter married John Hugford;.