Plumtree Astills Family Tree

Notes


Giles Astley

dated 13 Dec 1427.
The order of arrest for failed to appear in chancery CCR1422-9,(p.355).
Giles Astley Esq: George Astley son of Giles Astley, William Astley son of Giles.
For taking part in a fight against the Abbot of Our Lady Comb Wolvey. Easter Time.
Astley assulted the Abbot servantsand tried to kill him and his servants
The Abbot had a warrent against Astley from the justicesof the peace for the arrest of Astley and his servants, all who took part.
They had to give a surity of £100 to keep the peace.
It seems to be the fight was about paying taxes to the Abbot.
From a document held in Kew.