William Ballard MP (abt. 1240)

Born about 1240 in Totnes, Devon, England [uncertain]

Biography

1240 - Birth date & place speculative.

Willelmus Ballard succeeded Thome Ballard his father, double ford ; [page 88. The History Of Totnes Priory & Medieval Town, Devonshire by Hugh R. Watkin 1917]. abt 1260 ??

At Northampton. Julv 25. Pardon to William Bollard of Yelland for the death of Michael le Parkur ; as it appears by inquisition made by John de Oketon that he killed him in self defence. [Yelland, Barnstable, Devon]. [Henry III, vol. 6, p. 248 •Years: 248 Calender Of Patent Rolls. 1268. Membrane 9].

Notitia Parliamentaria Or An History of the Counties Cities and Boroughs in ... By Browne Willis Bourough of Totness EdwII [Totness, Devon]. 4, Wm Ballard & Rob Hamelyn at Westminster - 1311 5, Wm Ballard & Rob Hamelyn at London - 1312 6, Wm Ballard & Walter Bleyon at Westminster - 1313 8, Wm Ballard & John atte Welle at Westminster - 1315

1314 - Stephanus Strete is cited that he bought and sold contrary to the liberty and is subject to the law that he has not 14s. id. in goods. Sureties Thomas Strete and Willelmus Ballard. Fulfilled the law. [page 218. The History Of Totnes Priory & Medieval Town, Devonshire by Hugh R. Watkin 1917].

1320 - Thomas de Wymburne-ministre entered on Saturday before the festival of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist by ordinary purchase. And gives 8s. Sureties Willelmus Ballard and lohannes Parys. Fine 8s. fordede. [page 228. The History Of Totnes Priory & Medieval Town, Devonshire by Hugh R. Watkin 1917].

1321 - Laurencius de Wodeford entered on Tuesday after the festival of St. Edmund the King in the 15th year of Kmg Edward II by ordmary purchase and gives 6s. Sureties Willelmus Monner and Willelmus Ballard and took the oath. Fine 6s. fordede. [page. 231. The History Of Totnes Priory & Medieval Town, Devonshire by Hugh R. Watkin 1917].

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