John Comyn of Kilbride

JOHN COMYN OF KILBRIDE

When William Comyn of Kilbride died, before 9 February 1282, his son John Comyn was recognised as his next heir in the manor of Neuham in Northumberland, and the manor of Sawecaumpe in Hertford. John was aged 18 years at this time. Inquisitions Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem. Volume II, Edward I, number 486 John Comyn held Neuham of John de Vescy by the service of one half knight. He also held certain lands in Norfolk and suffolk as the tenant in-chief of Edward I, King of England. Ibidem: 723

On 14 December 1287 John Comyn, here treated, was holding one messuage and one half carucate of land, part of the manor of Berkyng in Essex, as heir to his deceased father: "John son and heir of Sir William Comyn of Kylbride, who is in the king's wardship, one of the heirs of the barony of Valoynes, by service of 5d." Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem. Volume II, Edward I, number 675

Evidence from Calendar of Documents Relaring to Scotland

16 Fenruary 1289-90: The K. [Edward I, King of England] commands an inquiry whether John Comyn son and heir of the late William Comyn of Kilbride was in England or Scotland when his father died, and if he left England fraudulently to deprive the K. of his marriage. Westminster. (Endorsed) The jurors find that he was at the Castle of Kilbride in Scotland at his father's death and for two years before. [Chancery Miscellaneous Rolls, No. 474] CDS II: 401

Evidence from English Records

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Inquisitions Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem. Volume II, Edward I, number 486

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Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem. Volume II, Edward I, number 675

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