Norman Washbourne

     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.