Catalogue description Grant by Edw. II., to John FitzThomas (for his good services to Edw. I. and II.) of the castle and town of Kildare, under the honour and name of Earl of Kildare, in tail male, with all appurtenances, the office of sheriff of co. Kildare excepted; and if the said John should die without heir male the same to revert to the King.

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Title: Grant by Edw. II., to John FitzThomas (for his good services to Edw. I. and II.) of the castle and town of Kildare, under the honour and name of Earl of Kildare, in tail male, with all appurtenances, the office of sheriff of co. Kildare excepted; and if the said John should die without heir male the same to revert to the King.
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Witnesses, William Archbishop of Canterbury, and others.

 

Westminster, 14 May, 9 Edw. II.

 

Mandates to the justiciary of Ireland, and to the tenants, accordingly.

 

From the charter roll, 9 Edw. II., Tower of London. Examined by M. Heneage, 1599.

 

Note, that in 11 Edw. II. the King granted to Thomas FitzJohn, in tail male, the office of sheriff of co. Kildare, with all appurtenances, except four pleas, viz., rape, treasure trove, forestalling, and burning.

 

A Geraldine, Baron of Ophaly, anno 1270.

 

George Robinson, dwelling in Fanchurch street, near Al[d]gate; this man did keep the records, under Mr. Heneage.
Held by: Lambeth Palace Library, not available at The National Archives
Former reference in its original department: MS 608, f. 29b
Language: Latin

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