Andrew Bomond (abt. 1311)

Born about 1311 in Norfolk, England

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Biography

Note: Andrew Bomond, clerk, nephew of Hugh de Bernham, released also to Walter de Berney, Richard de Haylesdon, &c. all his right (to the lordship of Haylesdon) in the 51st of the said King Edward (25 January 1377-21 June 1377). The word "clerk" in the Middle Ages denoted a churchman, clergyman or ecclesiastic; a member of the five "minor orders" as distinct from higher or "holy orders". A clerk was a scholar, a person of book learning, able to read and write.

Sources

• Source: S2554 Blomefield, F., & Parkin, C. (1805-1810). An essay towards a topographical history of the County of Norfolk, containing a description of the towns, villages and hamlets, with the foundations of monasteries, churches, chapels, chantries, and other religious buildings: also an account of the ancient and present state of all the rectories ... Likewise, an historical account of the castles, seats, and manors, their present and ancient owners ; together with the epitaphs ... in all the parish churches ... with several draughts of Churches, monuments, arms, ancient ruins ... collected out of ledger books, registers, records, evidences, deeds, court-rolls, and other authentick memorials. London: Printed for William Miller ... by W. Bulmer. Vol.10 cal history of the County of Norfolk, containing a description of the towns, villages and hamlets, with the foundations of monasteries, churches, chapels, chantries, and other religious buildings: also an account of the ancient and present state of all the rectories ... Likewise, an historical account of the castles, seats, and manors, their present and ancient owners ; together with the epitaphs ... in all the parish churches ... with several draughts of Churches, monuments, arms, ancient ruins ... collected out of ledger books, registers, records, evidences, deeds, court-rolls, and other authentick memorials. London: Printed for William Miller ... by W. Bulmer. Vol.10