‹ E-CIPM 19-996: WALTER DAUNDESEY ›

Walter son and heir of Elizabeth wife of John Daundesey, knight , was born and baptised at Dauntsey on 8 March 1390 and was therefore aged 21 on 8 March last . The jurors know this for the following reasons:

William Bydyete , aged 80 years, was first made reeve of John Daundesey the father at Dauntsey on the day of the birth.

John Bydyete , 60, had a son Robert born and baptised on that day, and he died the same day.

William Trym , 65, was in bed with his wife Agnes on the day of the birth when Thomas Taberwell came at dawn to ask her to be midwife to Elizabeth the mother.

Edward Partrych , 50, had a son Edward born and baptised on the day of the birth.

Edward Broun , 44, was present in the church as godfather of Edward Partrych .

John Colhous , 70, was the other godfather of Edward Partrych , and was present at the baptism of Walter.

John Bradford , 80, and John Abbot , 60, met Walter Camme , then abbot of Malmesbury , godfather of Walter, on Dauntsey bridge.

Robert Pryns , 44, was a servant of Edward Cerne, knight , the other godfather, and rode with him to Dauntsey.

Thomas Player , John Bremelham and Robert Chedeworth , each 50, saw the abbot riding to the abbey, fall from his horse and break his right shin.