Sir John CONYERS, K

Sir John CONYERS, K.G. (d.1490)

of Hornby. See also Robin of Redesdale

Son of Sir Christopher Conyers(q.v.) and Ellen Rolston. (P.P.P.p.38)

= Margery, second daughter of Philip, Lord Darcy de Knayth(d.1418)(q.v.). (ibid.)

Children: John(q.v.). (Debrett p.P328)

William(q.v.). (Harl.433 IV p.49)

Margaret = Richard Aske(q.v.). (P.P.P.p.38)

Richard(q.v.), Christopher, Henry, Philip, Joan, Robert(q.v.). (Coronation p.325)

Philip. (Harl.433 IV p.49)

Alice = Henry Wharton(q.v.). (Peerage 1970 p.2799)

Eleanor = Sir Thomas Markenfield(q.v.). (Hampton p.228)

Elizabeth = William Fitzwilliam(q.v.). (P.P.P.p.38)

Marjory = Roland Place(q.v.). (ibid.)

Had a troupe of players who toured the country. (G.& C. p.165)

Azure, a maunch Or; over all a bendlet gobony ermine and gules.

15 May 1447He and Sir James Strangeways licensed to absent themselves from Ireland.

(C.P.R.1446-52 p.66)

7 Nov.1448On a commission of array for the North Riding. (ibid.p.238)

9 Nov.Sheriff of Yorkshire. (C.F.R.1445-52 p.103)

1450He made a plaint of debt against Thomas Scott of Belford(q.v.).

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1450He made a plaint of debt against William Spycer of ? Yarm. (ibid.)

1450He made a plaint of trespass and taking against John Thomas of Dirty

Hucknall(q.v.). (ibid.)

8 Aug.Commissioner for a tax in the North Riding. (C.F.R. 1445-52 p.170)

28 Jul.1451On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (C.P.R.1446-52 p.598)

5 Nov.On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.598)

29 Sep.1454On a commission to raise men in the North Riding to deal with insurgents from the

Duchy of Lancaster. (C.P.R.1452-61 p.219)

9 Jun.1455On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.683)

2 Mar. 1457On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.683)

17 Dec.On a commission to assign the number of archers each part of Yorkshire had to supply

to the army. (ibid.p.408)

5 Apr.1458On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.683)

24 Nov.On a commission of the peace for the East Riding. (ibid.p.682)

24 Feb.1459On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.683)

23 Sep.He fought for the Yorkists at Blore Heath. (L.L.L.p.42)

12 Oct.He fought for the Yorkists at the Rout of Ludlow. (ibid.)

Nov.He was attainted at the Parliament of Coventry. (ibid.)

23 Aug.1460On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (C.P.R.1452-61 p.683)

24 Aug.On a commission to arrest certain men in Yorkshire. (ibid.p.608)

14 Oct.On a commission to arrest all guilty of unlawful assemblies, etc. in Yorkshire.(ibid.p.651)

13 May1461On a commission to arrest rebels in the North Riding. (C.P.R.1461-67 p.30)

28 MayOn a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.576)

1 Nov.On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.576)

30 Nov.On a commission to array the people of Yorkshire against the Scots, Henry and

Margaret of Anjou. (ibid.p.66)

4 Feb.1462On a commission to arrest those who had been wandering about Yorkshire and

stirring up rebellion. (ibid.p.102)

20 Feb.Appointed Steward and Master Forester of Topcliffe, Treetopwith with Ribblesdale

and other place in Yorkshire. (ibid.p.116)

21 Nov.On a commission of oyer and terminer for Northumberland. (ibid.p.233)

4 Jun.1464Granted the custody of Elizabeth, wife of Sir Richard Tunstall. (ibid.p.333)

30 Jun.On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.576)

18 Nov.1465On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.576)

12 Jan.1466On a commission to arrest certain men in connection with riots in Newcastle.

(ibid.p.450)

28 Jun.On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.576)

8 Feb.1467On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.576)

20 Feb.On a commission of oyer and terminer for York and Yorkshire. (ibid.p.530)

5 Nov.Sheriff of Yorkshire. (C.F.R.1461-71 p.210)

16 Jul.1468On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (C.P.R.1467-1477 p.637)

28 May1469Joined Warwick’s rebellion. (Weir p.348)

mid Jul.Led 20,000 men south through Yorkshire. (ibid.p.350)

26 Jul.Fought at Edgecote. (Peerage 1970 p.2894)

1470One of the leaders of the Richmondshire rising who submitted to Edward at York.

(Coronation p.325)

20 Nov.On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (C.P.R.1467-1477 p.637)

14 Apr.1471A commander at Barnet. (Peerage 1970 p.2894)

25 Feb.1472On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (C.P.R.1467-1477 p.637)

7 Mar.On a commission of array for the North Riding. (ibid.p.349)

18 Aug.1473On a commission to enquire into money due to the Crown in the North Riding which

had not been fully paid for a long time. (ibid.p.408)

14 Feb.1474On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid. p.637)

7 Nov.Sheriff of Yorkshire. (C.F.R.1471-85 p.84)

10 Nov.1475On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (C.P.R.1467-1477 p.637)

20 Feb.1477On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid. p.637)

18 Mar.On a commission to enquire into an attack by Sir Thomas Lumley and Sir George

Lumley on merchants who had been driven ashore on the Yorkshire coast.

(C.P.R.1476-85 p.49)

26 Feb.1478On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.579)

20 Jun.1480On a commission of array for the North Riding. (ibid.p.213)

9 Nov.On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.579)

30 Nov.On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.579)

12 Jun.1482He, Sir James Strangeways junior, Thomas Mountford, Richard Clervaux and Roger

Aske at Brough Hall to witness a lease. (P.P.P.pp.49-50)

1483Granted the manors of Aldburgh and Catterick. (Harl.433 f.29)

14 MayOn a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (C.P.R.1476-85 p.579)

26 Jun.On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.579)

6 Jul.At the Coronation. (Coronation p.325)

1 Aug.On a commission to assess subsidies and appoint collectors in Yorkshire.

(C.P.R.1476-85 p.394)

5 Dec.On a commission of the peace for the North Riding. (ibid.p.579)

10 Dec.On a commission of enquiry in Yorkshire. (ibid.p.393)

18 Feb.1484On a commission to assess subsidies and appoint collectors in Yorkshire. (ibid.p.425)

4 Mar.He was granted manors and lordships in Yorkshire. (ibid.p.440)

1 MayOn a commission of array for the North Riding. (ibid.p.401)

8 Dec.On a commission of array for the North Riding. (ibid.p.492)

22 Aug.1485With Richard at Bosworth. Escaped. (C.R.M. p.146)

4 Feb.1486He and his son, William, appointed Bailiffs of Richmond and Constables of

Middleham. (C.P.R.1485-94 p.84)

14 Mar.1490Died. (Peerage 1970 p.2894)

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