The 'Chamberlayne Evidences': documents relating to the Chamberlayne family of Coton, co. Northt. and subsequently of Shirburn, co. Oxon.; last quarter of 15th cent. Latin, French and Middle English. They were copied during the lifetime of Sir Richard (III) Chamberlayne (d.1493/4?), with occasional additions. Add. 82935 is a calendar: 'Here begynneth the kalender of all the euidence[s] that longeth vnto Richard Chamberlayne Esquier of all hys manors.' A second calendar concludes Add. 82943: ...
Scope & Content:
Chamberlayne al. Chamberlain family; of Coton, Northamptonshire and Shirburn, Oxfordshire: The Chamberlayne Evidences: documents rel. to the Chamberlayne family: circa 1475-1499: Lat., Fr., Middle Engl.: Copies.