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Sir John TATE (ca.1445-1515)
of Woolley, Berkshire, and of London. Mercer.
Younger son of Thomas Tate of Coventry(q.v.); brother of Robert(q.v.). (H.P.pp.841-2)
1 = Margaret, daughter of Thomas Croke. (ibid.)
2 = Magdalene. (ibid.)
[N.B. C.C.R.1476-85 p.174 has:
= Elizabeth
Children:John
Elizabeth = Richard Maryot]
1435He was admitted into the Freedom of the Mercers’ Company.
(Jefferson p.1129)
1436-7He issued from his apprenticeship with William Holte(q.v.). (ibid.)
1449-50He had an apprentice called William Basset(q.v.). (ibid.)
17 Nov.1452He, John Walden(q.v.), Katherine Combes(q.v.), William Alhede(q.v.)
and Robert Fallans(q.v.) entered into a bond in £420 with John
Sturgeon, the Chamberlain(q.v.), to be void on condition that Katherine
deliver £400 into the Chamber as soon as George, son of William
Combes, became 24.
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1452-3He had an apprentice called William Hampdene(q.v.). (Jefferson p.1129)
16 May1455With reference to 17 Nov.1452, they were discharged.
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1456-7He had apprentices called John Asshebourn(q.v.), Robert Tate(q.v.)
John Tate(q.v.) and Robert Adlen(q.v.). (Jefferson p.1129)
1460-1Warden of the Mercers. (ibid.)
1461-2Auditor of the Mercers’ Company. (ibid.)
16 Jun.1461Involved in the charter of lands in Northfleet by John Lymsey.
(C.C.R.1461-68 p.68)
20 Sep.1463He was one of those who agreed that the discharge of William York(q.v.) from holding office should hold true.
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21 Sep.He was present at the Guildhall when Thomas Muschamp(q.v.)(q.v.) and Robert Bassett(q.v.) were elected Sheriffs. (ibid.)
26 Sep.He was present when Thomas Burgoyne(q.v.) and John Rigby(q.v.)
were elected Under-Sheriffs. (ibid.)
12 Oct.He was at a meeting of the Common Council. (ibid.)
13 Oct.He was present when Matthew Philipp(q.v.) was elected Mayor.
(ibid.)
15 Oct.He was present at a meeting of the Common Council.
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1463-4He had apprentices called Thomas Asshewelle(q.v.) and Robert Tate(q.v.).
(Jefferson p.1129)
14 May1464With the assent of Anne, widow of Geoffrey Boleyn(q.v.), and Ralph
Verney(q.v.), one of his executors, he was one of those who agreed that a
bond concerning a chimney between Geoffrey and William Redknap(q.v.), which they entered into on 14 April 1462, should be cancelled.
(ibid.)
15 MayHe was one of those who ordained that a composition between the
Cordwainers and the Cobblers should be executed. (ibid.)
26 Apr.Pardoned. (C.P.R.1461-67 p.352)
28 MayHe was one of those who received a petition from the Beer Brewers.
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21 Sep.He and John Stone(q.v.) were elected Sheriffs.
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28 Sep.They were sworn at the Guildhall. (ibid.)
30 Sep.They were presented and admitted before the Barons of the Exchequer.
(ibid.)
13 Oct.He was present when Ralph Josselyn(q.v.) was elected Mayor.
(ibid.)
14 Mar.1465On this date he was a Warden of the gild of St.Mary in St.Mary’s Church,
Berkingchurch, London. (C.P.R.1461-67 p.428)
22 Apr.He and John Stone testified that Philip Nele tarried in London, against the
terms of his protection. (ibid.p.433)
4 Jul.He and John Stone testified that John Blossom tarried in London, against the
terms of his protection. (ibid.p.456)
21 Sep.He was present when Henry Waver(q.v.) and William Constantyne(q.v.)
were elected Sheriffs.
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13 Oct.He was present when Ralph Verney(q.v.) was elected Mayor.
(ibid.)
21 Sep.1466He was present when John Bromer(q.v.) and Henry Brice(q.v.) were
elected Sheriffs (
13 Oct.He was present when John Young(q.v.) was elected Mayor.
(ibid.)
1467An Elector for London. (H.P.pp.841-2)
Master of the Mercers’ Company. (ibid.)
25 Feb.He was one of those who made an ordinance that William Perchemyner(q.v.),
William Pake(q.v.) and John Flete(q.v.) should be taken on horseback,
without a saddle, and placed in the pillory at Cornhill for taking money
from Henry Astell, fishmonger, for the purpose of bribing a jury.
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21 Sep.He was present when Thomas Stalbrook(q.v.) and Humphrey Hayford,
goldsmith(q.v.), were elected Sheriffs.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: L” folio 52b)
23 Sep.He and the Commonality made an ordinance that no Freeman or Officer
of the city should take or use the livery of any lord or magnate under
penalty of their losing the freedom or office for ever.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: L pp.70-83 f.53)
11 Feb.1468Following a difference between Thomas Owlgreve, the Mayor(q.v.), and
the Wardens of the Salters over the appointment of the Measurer of Salt,
he was one of those who ordained that the Wardens should present a
Measurer to the Mayor and Aldermen, to be admitted and sworn by them,
unless there be reasonable cause to the contrary.
(“Calendar of the Letter- Books of the City of London: L folio 56”).
16 MayOne of those who were allowed to export wool to Calais without paying
customs. (C.P.R.1452-61 p.423)
21 Sep.He was present when Simon Smyth(q.v.) and William Heryot(q.v.)
were elected Sheriffs.
(“Calendar of the Letter Books of London: L folio 58b)
13 Oct.He was present when William Taylor(q.v.) was elected Mayor.
(“Calendar of the Letter Books of the City of London: L folio 58b)
24 Apr.1469On this date he and John Stone were Sheriffs of London.
(C.P.R.1467-77 p.161)
29 Jul.He was one of those who made an ordinance that, in future, no-one should
be admitted Alderman of any Ward unless the value of his goods, chattels
and hopeful debts amounted to £1,000 and anyone so elected should be
discharged on his swearing that his property did not reach that sum.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London”: L folio 64b)
21 Sep.He was one of those elected Auditors of the accounts of the Chamber
and of the accounts of the Wardens of London Bridge.
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21 Sep.He was present when Richard Gardyner(q.v.) and Robert Drope(q.v.) were
elected Sheriffs.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: L” folio 65)
13 Oct.Present when Richard Lee(q.v.) was elected Mayor.
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10 Nov.He was one of those who heard the case against Peter Pekham(q.v.) and
ordered that he should be fined and imprisoned in Newgate.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: L” folio 69)
20 Jun.1470Involved in the gift of the goods and chattels of William Cowper of London.
(C.C.R.1468-76 p.132)
18 Jul.Involved in the gift of the goods and chattels of John Borell. (ibid. p.122)
23 Aug.Pardoned. (C.P.R.1476-85 p.213)
21 Sep.He was one of those elected Auditors of the accounts of the Chamber
and of the accounts of the Wardens of London Bridge.
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21 Sep.He was present when John Crosby(q.v.) and John Ward(q.v.) were elected
Sheriffs.
(“Calendar Letter-Books of the City of London:L “ folio 71b)
13 Oct.He was present when John Stockton(q.v.) was elected Mayor.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: L folio 72)
21 Sep.1471He was present when John Shelley(q.v.) and John Aleyn(q.v.) were elected
Sheriffs.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London:L” folio 77b)
13 Oct.He was present when William Edward(q.v.) was elected Mayor.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: L” folio 79)
1472An Elector for London. (H.P.pp.841-2)
18 Jan.Pardoned. (C.P.R.1467-77 p.216)
6 Mar.Involved in the gift of the goods and chattels of John Hyll.
(C.C.R.1468-76 p.247)
21 Sep.He was present when Thomas Bledlowe, grocer(q.v.), and John Broun,
mercer(q.v.), were elected Sheriffs.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: L folio 89b)
5 Nov.As Mayor and Escheator of London, he was mandated for the restitution of the
temporalities of Ramsey Abbey to Dan John Wardeboys, the new Abbot.
(C.P.R.1467-77 p.400)
13 Oct.1473He was elected Mayor.
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28 Oct.He was sworn at the Guildhall. (ibid.)
29 Oct.He was presented and admitted before the Barons of the Exchequer.
(ibid.)
12 Nov.A witness to the release and quitclaim of his rights in a tavern called the Eagle,
West Cheap, London, by Sir William Peche. (C.C.R.1468-76 p.404)
24 Nov.He and the Aldermen made an ordinance that the citizens of Coventry
should be quit of tolls etc. in the city of London.
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3 Dec.He and the Aldermen granted the Tilers permission to elect three
Wardens instead of two. (ibid.)
14 Jan.1474He and the Aldermen received a petition from the Cordwainers.
(ibid.)
1 Feb.Thomas Acton(q.v.) and others appeared before him and the Aldermen
and entered into a bond. (ibid.)
22 MayMandated for the restitution of the temporalities of St.Kenelm’s Abbey,
Wymchecombe, to the new Abbot, Thomas Twynnyng.
(C.P.R.1467-77 p.442)
27 Jul.He and the Aldermen granted petitions submitted by the Glaziers and
the Upholders. (
15 Aug.Mandated for the restitution of the temporalities of the bishopric of Hereford
to Thomas Myllyng, recently appointed Bishop. (ibid.p.467)
21 Sep.He was present when Thomas Hill(q.v.) and Edmund Shaa(q.v.) were
elected Sheriffs.
(“Calendar of Letter Books of the City of London: L f.104b)
30 Sep.Mandated for the restitution of the temporalities of St.Edmund Bury to the new
Abbot. (C.P.R. 1467-77 p.470)
5 Oct.He was present at a meeting of the Common Council.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: L” f.105b)
3 Mar.1475He was present at a meeting of the Common Council.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: L f.109)
5 MayHe and other Alderman remitted half of the fine of £40 recently imposed
on certain butchers for having made ordinances contrary to the liberty of the
City.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: L” folio 109)
12 MayHe was present at a meeting of the Common Council.
(“Calendar of the Letter-Books of the City of London: L” folio 109b)
13 Oct.He was present when Robert Bassett(q.v.) was elected Mayor.
(“Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: L” folio 113b)
1478An Elector for London. (H.P.pp.841-2)
4 May1483He was one of the representatives of the city of London who greeted
Edward V at HarnseyPark. (Hammond and Sutton p.99)
3 Jun.One of those elected to represent the Common Council at the Parliament of
25 June. (Coronation p.19)
26 Mar.1485Elected an Alderman. (H.P.pp.841-2)
Jul.An armed defender of London. (ibid.)
1485-6Joint Sheriff, with John Swan(q.v.). (
21 Sep.1487Present when Sir John Fenkell(q.v.) and William Remyngton(q.v.) were
elected Sheriffs. (
12 Feb.1491He, Robert Adlyn(q.v.), Thomas Billesdon(q.v.)and Robert Bifeld(q.v.)
entered into a bond for the payment into the Chamber of £140 by
Robert Adlyn for the use of the children of the late Robert Lulley,
ironmonger(q.v.).
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21 Sep.He was one of those elected auditors of the accounts of the Chamberlain
and of the Warden of LondonBridge. (ibid.)
21 Sep.1492He was elected an Auditor of the accounts of the Chamberlain and of the
Wardens of London Bridge.
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1493Master of the Mercers’ Company. (H.P.pp.841-2)
1496-7Mayor. (ibid.)
Jul.1497Knighted. (ibid.)
1501Master of the Mercer’s Company. (ibid.)
1504M.P.London. (ibid.)
1509Master of the Mercers’ Company. (ibid.)
Pardoned. (ibid.)
1510M.P.London. (ibid.)
16 Oct.1511Justice of the Almayne merchants. (ibid.)
6 Jun.1514Mayor. (ibid.)
Jan.1515Died. (H.P.pp.841-2)
3 November 2017
12 March 2018
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