52 Ancestors, Week 3- Sir John de Mildenhall b. 1270

~52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks~

~Week 3~

Recently, I've started watching the show "The Tutors" on Netflix and am loving it! This got me to thinking of my past relatives who have worked with royalty. 

So, this week, I'm writing about Sir John de Mildenhall, my 23rd great-grandfather and his two sons. 

I know that John was born about 1270 in Wiltshire, England, but other vital statistics are unknown. He was the son of Ralph de Mildenhall (b. 1240) and he had at least 2 sons: 

1. Thomas de Mildenhall, b. 1300

2. Robert de Mildenhall, b. 1302

As far as his work with royalty, I do have some facts, all pertaining to his work with Edward III, King of England:

~ 1313- (age 43)- John and his brother Geoffrey accompanied the King to "For-eign parts beyond the sea".

~ 1326- (age 58)- Letters of protection and attorney were issued to magistrate John de Mildenhall to accompany the king. Sir John traveled as a farrier to King Edward III on his trips to France.

~ 1330- (age 60)- The king confirmed to John de Mildenhall, fifty-eight and a half acres of land in consideration of 19 shillings 6 pence per annum. 

Of John's two sons that I know of, his eldest son was Thomas de Mildenhall, my 22nd great-grandfather. Thomas was born about 1300 in England. but many facts about him are unknown, but Thomas had at least 3 sons: 

1. Edward De Mildenhall b. 1330

2. John Mildenhall b. 1340

3. Robert Mildenale b. 1342

~1339- (age 39)- Thomas received letters of protection to accompany Queen Philippa into France. Queen Philippa was Philippa of Hainault, wife of Edward III, King of England. 

John's second son was Robert de Mildenhall, b. about 1302 in England. Robert was my 23rd great-uncle and had quite an extensive life. I don't think he had a wife or any children.

~1328- (age 26)- Master of Michaelhouse (part of Cambridge University)

~1334- (age 32)- Chancellor of Cambridge University

~1338- (age 36)- Master of Peterhouse (part of Cambridge University)

~1341- (age 39)- Service to the King- Robert was the King's keeper of the Jewels, directed by the king to deliver two chests of ornaments to be taken to Calais for the service of the chapel on the ensuing Feast of Easter.

~1347- (age 45)- Service to the King- The King issued a warrant for the delivery of 200 bows and 400 quivers of arrows to Robert, Chaplain of the King, for the service of the French war.
~1351- age 49)- Service to the King- The King issued a warrant for 440 quivers of arrows for service of the tower. 

(I did a separate blog post on Robert last time I did 52 ancestors- you can read it Here).