Roger de Doncaster in Sandal (links)
By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-07-29. Revised by Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-07-29.
Roger de Doncaster first occurs in the Wakefield manor court rolls in 1327. He is referred to sometimes as Roger de Doncastre (or similar), sometimes as Roger, son of William de Doncaster (as per titles in list below).
The De Doncaster family in Sandal
Reymond de Donecastre is recorded in Ravenesfeud (Ravensfield) in 1274. He occurs once more same year.[1] We find the De Doncasters established in Sandal already in 1275, about a year after surviving court rolls begin.
Robert de Doncaster
In 1275, 'Robertus de Donecastre' pays for taking over land from another tenant.[2] He figures in the court rolls later same year and in 1284, 1289 and 1297.[3]
John de Doncaster
John de Doncastre, perennial chief steward of the manor of Wakefield, seems to have been appointed in 1296.[4]
Elias de Doncaster
Elias son of Robert de Doncastre pays for license to take land in Sandal in 1297. He figures twice more that year.[5]
William de Doncaster
William son of Robert de Donecastre pays for license to take land in Sandal in 1297, Elias being pledge.[6] 1333: In addition to both being referred to as sons of Robert de Doncaster we have an entry in 1333 referring to 'Elias de Donecastre and William his brother'. A similar entry occurs later that year.[7] In view of 18th century West Riding of Yorkshire traditions to the effect that Little John was surnamed Nailor, it is worth noting that land surrendered to the lord of the manor by a John le Nailer in 1329 was demised to William de Doncaster.[8]
Nelle de Doncaster
Nelle de Donecastre occurs as a pledge in 1297.[9] Her Christian name may have been Eleanor, Helen or Cornelia. In view of the period and social context Eleanor seems most likely.
Roger de Doncaster
18 Sep. 1332, William de Donecastre surrenders land in Crigglestone.[10]Records relating to Roger de Doncaster in Sandal
11 records concerning Roger de Doncaster in Sandal:
- 1327 - Roger de Doncaster
- 1327 - Roger son of William de Doncaster
- 1332 - Roger de Doncastre (1)
- 1332 - Roger de Doncastre (2)
- 1333 - Roger son of William de Doncaster (1)
- 1333 - Roger son of William de Doncaster (2)
- 1333 - Roger son of William de Doncaster (3)
- 1333 - Roger son of William de Doncaster (4)
- 1340 - Roger de Doncaster (1)
- 1340 - Roger de Doncaster (2)
- 1349 - Roger de Doncaster
Background
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Notes
- ↑ Baildon, William Paley, ed. Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Vol. I: 1274 to 1297 (The Yorkshire Archæological Society, Record Series, vol. XXIX) (Leeds, 1901), pp. 11, 90.
- ↑ Baildon, William Paley, ed. Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Vol. I: 1274 to 1297 (The Yorkshire Archæological Society, Record Series, vol. XXIX) (Leeds, 1901), p. 29.
- ↑ Baildon, William Paley, ed. Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Vol. I: 1274 to 1297 (The Yorkshire Archæological Society, Record Series, vol. XXIX) (Leeds, 1901), pp. 108; 184, 186; 218; 291.
- ↑ Baildon, William Paley, ed. Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Vol. I: 1274 to 1297 (The Yorkshire Archæological Society, Record Series, vol. XXIX) (Leeds, 1901), p. 237. Also see p. 288 (1297)
- ↑ Baildon, William Paley, ed. Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Vol. I: 1274 to 1297 (The Yorkshire Archæological Society, Record Series, vol. XXIX) (Leeds, 1901), pp. 291, 294 (bis)
- ↑ Baildon, William Paley, ed. Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Vol. I: 1274 to 1297 (The Yorkshire Archæological Society, Record Series, vol. XXIX) (Leeds, 1901), p. 294
- ↑ Walker, Sue Sheridan, ed.; Vaughan, Richard, gen. ed. & introd. The Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from October 1331 to September 1333 (The Wakefield Court Rolls Series of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society, vol. III) (Leeds, 1983), p. 152, 156.
- ↑ See 1329 - John le Nailer (1) and Persons named Little John (links): John Nailer.
- ↑ Baildon, William Paley, ed. Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Vol. I: 1274 to 1297 (The Yorkshire Archæological Society, Record Series, vol. XXIX) (Leeds, 1901), p. 309.
- ↑ Walker, Sue Sheridan, ed.; Vaughan, Richard, gen. ed. & introd. The Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from October 1331 to September 1333 (The Wakefield Court Rolls Series of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society, vol. III) (Leeds, 1983), p. 114.