John Bonville, Esq.

Primary Sources

Proof of age for John Boneuyle, son of Joan, daughter of Hugh Ponynges, Knight, son of Thomas Ponynges of St John, Chevalier, and Joan his wife.

The jurors, separately examined, say that John was born at Basing on 4 April 1413 and baptised in the parish church of that vill the same day. He was aged 21 years on 4 April last.

Inquisitions Post Mortem for John Bonvyle, esquire, Writ 29 Aug., 10 Hen. VII [1494]. He died without male issue 24 Aug., 10 Hen. VII [1494].

mentions: Katherine his wife, who survives

Florence, wife of Humphrey Fulford, knt., aged 22 and more, and Elizabeth, wife of Thomas West, knt., aged 21 and more, were his daughters and heirs by Katherine.

John Copleston his cousin [great-grandson] was one of his heirs general, viz. son of Ralph, son of Anne, another of his daughters and heirs. He was aged 17 and more.