‹ E-CIPM 24-562: PHILIP BOTILLER ›

Holdings

The jurors swear that Philip was born at Watton at Stone, baptised in the church there, and was aged 21 years on 29 November last. William Hogge , 64 and more, knows because on the day Philip was born, he was enfeoffed with the tenement in Watton in which he now lives by John Hotoft, esquire , Philip’s godfather, who was seised of it. John Roche , 63 and more, knows because he married Ellen his daughter to John Verdon , still living, on the Sunday before Philip was baptised. William Hoke , 62 and more, knows because Geoffrey his son died on the day Philip was born after a long illness. John Holgyll , 60 and more, knows because Joan his daughter died of plague on the day that Philip was born. Henry Wygge , 65 and more, knows because he was sacristan of the church and held the book before the priest at the baptism. William Olyver , 64 and more, knows because he carried a basin and ewer in front of Philip as he was carried to the church for baptism. Richard Abraham , 68 and more, knows because he married Katherine, still living, the day Philip was born. Thomas Rumpe , 66 and more, knows because he gave water to the godfather(s) and godmother(s) to wash their hands immediately after the baptism. Robert Sawyere , 62 and more, knows because his horse threw him violently to the ground on the day of the baptism, breaking his right shin. William Taillour , 61 and more, knows because he carried two silver pots full of red wine to the church, to refresh the godfathers, godmother(s) and other bystanders. William Stubbe , 65 and more, knows because Walter Mousberd was sent to fetch Margaret, William’s wife, to nurse Philip. Robert Hoberd , 60 and more, knows because he carried a torch in front of Philip as he was carried to the church for baptism.