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Before 1430 [his father] John Hody and [his mother] Elizabeth Jewel were married. They had five sons and several daughters
Before 1441 William Hody was born to [his father] John Hody and [his mother] Elizabeth Jewel.
On or after 17th December 1441 [his father] John Hody died. His will was dated 17th December 1441.
In 1472 William Hody (age 31) was elected MP Totnes.
In 1473 [his mother] Elizabeth Jewel died.
In 1483 William Hody (age 42) was elected MP Bridgwater.
In 1485 William Hody (age 44) was appointed Attorney General.
On 29th October 1486 William Hody (age 45) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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Chronicle of Edward Hall [1496-1548]. 10th February 1522. The tenth day of February, the Lord Hody (age 81) Chief Baron of the King's Exchequer gave over his office, and for him was admitted by the Cardinal, master John Fitzjames (age 57), a right honourable man and well learned.
Before 1524 William Hody (age 83) and Eleanor Malet were married.
On 18th June 1524 William Hody (age 83) died.
GrandFather: Thomas Hody
Father: John Hody
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Cole of Nitheway in Brixham
GrandMother: Margaret Cole
GrandFather: John Jewel of Whitfield, Wiveliscombe, Somerset
Mother: Elizabeth Jewel
Great x 1 Grandfather: John de Pillesden of Pilsdon
GrandMother: Alice de Pillesden