John Clerke Esq.

156160. John Clerke Esq.  

~1370, John le Clerke born in Wrotham, Kent, England, s/o §§Thomas Clerke & §§Sarah ?.

6/21/1377, Richard II, age 10, succeeded Edward III as King of England.

3/13/1396, King Richard granted him for life £10 a year of the issues and profits of the hanaper, having been advanced in the office of secondary clerk of the crown in chancery.

10/7/1399, To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order to pay to John Clerke £10 a year for life, and the arrears since 13 March 19 Richard II, on which date for good service King Richard granted him for life £10 a year of the issues and profits of the hanaper, having been advanced in the office of secondary clerk of the crown in chancery. (S) CCRs.

John, “de Forde in p’chia de Wrotham Ar.”, died.

(S) 1619 Visitation of Kent. (S) Hist. of Kent, V5, 1798, Wrotham.

Child of John and ?:

i. John Clerke (78080), born ~1410 in Wrotham, Kent, England.