Sir John Digby, Knight, Marshal of the King's Household, grantee of the forfeited Bedale and Aiscough possessions
Dates: died before 26 March 1533
Biography
Sir John Digby was a royal servant and military officer who received the forfeited Lovel Bedale estate from Henry VII. His grant was confirmed in 1514 with possessions in Aiscough expressly included.
Notes / Sources
The grant was held in tail male and by knight-service.
Research sources:
- McCall, The Early History of Bedale, pp. 63-64, citing the 1498 grant and 1514 confirmation including Aiscough. — https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/The_Early_History_of_Bedale_in_the_North_Riding_of_Yorkshire_%28IA_earlyhistoryofbe01mcca%29.pdf
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