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From: John Watson <>
Subject: Re: Descents From Edward III For Judge Richard Aske, Regicide Counsel
Date: 26 Apr 2007 16:38:26 -0700
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Hi Brad,

One small question. How exactly did the Askes gain the manor of
Aughton?

Alice Aske married German Hay who held the manor and presumably they
had no children. After his death she married Thomas Myton. After his
death the Hay's tried to regain the manor, apparently unsuccessfully.

ca. 1415?: Nature of request: Roger Hay states that he was seised of
the manors of Aughton and Everthorpe in Yorkshire in his demesne as in
fee, until Alice, widow of Thomas Myton, disseised him through the
maintenance of her brother, John Ask. He asks the King to order Alice
to come before him to be examined on this, and that he might be
restored to possession of his manors. [PRO: SC 8/191/9519]

Will of Lady Aleisa Myton, dated 16 Apr 1440, at Aughton, proved 22
July 1440. Executor Richard Aske. [Testamenta Eboracensia Part III,
Surtees Society, Vol 30, Durham, 1855, p 76]

What exactly does maintenance mean in this context?

Regards,

John


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