Richard Wenman was born in about 1470, the son of Henry Wenman (Wenman-248) and Emmotte Hervey (Hervey-23). His place of birth is unknown but may have been in Berkshire. Henry Wenman was probably a woolman, and had interests in Abingdon and Blewbury, Berks. [1] In 1468 Henry Weneman or Wyneman was of Abingdon. [2]
In 1501 Emmotte Fermer of Witney, Oxon, the widow of Henry Wenman and Thomas Fermer, made a bequest of 100 pounds "unto my eldist son Richard Wynnam." [3]
Timeline
1502 Mar 04 Mother-in-Law's Will: Agnes my daughter the wif of Richard Wenman; overseer; 1502/3[4]
1507 Apr 26 Letter Patent]: Westminster; Pardon and release to Richard Wenman, alias Weyneman, of Witney, co. Oxford, executor of John Godard of Ogbourne St. George, co. Wilts, 'wolman', of all dealings in wool contrary to the statute 8 Henry VI.; By p.a.[5]
1533 Oct 20 Will: of Wittney in the countye of Oxforde, merchannte of the staple at Caleys hole of mynde and in good memorye; a lengthy description of religious memorial protocols based in Witney, Oxfordshire and involving Evenley, Northamptonshire; various family bequests, a couple of 1,000 marks or more; Children: Thomas; Grandchildren: Richarde, Harry, William, Thomas, Anne, Elizabeth (all under 21); Servants: Alys Heirns, Turnoure[7]
1525 Richard Wenman, of Wytney, merchant of the staple[14]
Future Research
1518-1529: TNA C 1/588/37; Short title: Wenman v Bele; Plaintiffs: Richard Wenman of Witney; Defendants: Thomas Bele of Over Guyting; Subject: Lands and rents in Over Guyting alias Temple Guyting. Gloucestershire
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