U DX55 Papers of the Aske Family of Aughton 1531-1883
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Hull History Centre: Papers of the Aske family of Aughton U DX55 Papers of the Aske family of Aughton 1531-1883 Historical Background: The Askes were an old Yorkshire family whose origins can be traced to the eleventh century when they held lands of the earl of Richmond in North Yorkshire. A younger branch of the family founded by Conan, the second son of Hugh de Aske, came by property in Aughton through marriage. Conan's son, Richard Aske, founded a chantry in Howden church in 1365 indicating that he was living in the area to the south west of York at the time. His grandson, John de Aske, had a daughter, Alicia, whose marriage to German Haye brought with it land in Aughton and when she and her husband died without issue it reverted to John de Aske and his male heirs (Legard, The Legards, p21; Saltmarshe, 'The Aske family', p2-3; U DX55/46). John de Aske was thus the first lord of the manor of Aughton in the family. His great grandson, Sir Robert Aske, was the father of Robert Aske northern leader of the Pilgrimage of Grace who was executed in 1537. The south side of Aughton church bears a slightly cryptic inscription designed as a family mnemonic to the event. The eldest son, John Aske, did well out of the Reformation – U DDBH/3/32 comprises letters patent of 1542 granting him the site of Ellerton Priory with fishing rights in the Derwent, as well as a mansion house in York that had belonged to Bolton Priory, Thykhede Priory and manor and also Deighton manor and mansion house. He had nine children, the eldest son being Robert Aske, who married Anne Sutton and had one son, also Robert Aske, and a daughter who married into the Fairfax family. Intermarriage with the Fairfax's became a feature in the next generation (Legard, The Legards, p.21; Saltmarshe, 'The Aske family', pp.2-3; U DX55/56). The only son, Robert, married Elena Merring and their daughter, Ellen, married Thomas, 1st Baron Fairfax of Cameron. Their son, John Aske (1565-1605), married Christiana daughter of Thomas Fairfax. He sold the estates at Aughton, though the moated manor house of the late sixteenth century still remains. Their eldest son, John Aske (d.1655) had no male heirs who survived him. His second son, Richard Aske (1589-1626), had ten children by his wife, Ellen. Their eldest son, Robert Aske (b.1617), died unmarried in 1656. Their second son died as an infant and their third son, Richard Aske (b.1619), had only female heirs. Their fourth son, Francis Aske (1620-1712), had six sons by his wife, Barbury, including twin boys who died in infancy. Their eldest son, Robert Aske (1654-1692), had four children, including three sons who outlived him. The third son, Thomas Aske (1686-1727), married Jane Precious and by her had another Thomas Aske (1727-1812). His son, Thomas Aske (d.1826), was followed by another male heir called Thomas Aske (1782-1834) and he and his wife, Charlotte Brown, had two daughters and a son, Thomas Aske (1822-1866). He died unmarried, leaving two illegitimate daughters. Thomas and Charlotte Aske's eldest daughter, Margaret (1813-1833), married James Coultous and was the ancestor of the compiler of this genealogical collection about the Aske family (U DX55/56; Pevsner & Neave, York and the East Riding, pp.268-9). Custodial history: Donated by W.T. Coultous, Sep 1963 Description: The papers of the Aske family comprise two pedigrees and genealogical research notes including copies of wills and title documents, grants and schedules of Aske property. The wills in the collection are those of Christopher Aske (1538), John Aske (1606), Richard Aske (1627), Richard Aske (1683), William Aske (1688), Robert Aske (1689), the Earl of Castleton (1723), Samuel Dawson (1731). The two pedigrees combined cover the period 1079-1875. page 1 of 11 Hull History Centre: Papers of the Aske family of Aughton Extent: 57 items & 1 bundle Related material: U DDBH/3/10-11, 17, 32, 68-9, 77, 79; U DDBH/19/2; U DDBH/28/4-5; U DDBH/30/1; U DDBH/31/1, 3 Access conditions: Access will be granted to any accredited reader U DX55/1 Summary of search in 'York Will Office' for Wills of Feb 1869 members of the Aske family (1514-1699) 1 item U DX55/2 Summary of search in 'York Will Office' for Wills of Feb 1869 members of the Aske family (1514-1699) 1 item U DX55/3 Translation of Inquisition post mortem: Sir Robert Aske 17 Mar 1531 Manor of Aughton with 30 messuages, 1000ac. land and 20s. rent in Aughton, Latham, Gutmatam (Goodmanham) and West Cottingworth. 'The patronage (of the) priory church of the blessed Mary of Ellerton'. Manor of Everthorpe with 20 messuages, 700ac. land, meadow and pasture, and 10s. rent in Everthorpe, North Cave, Drewton, Weeton and West Elley. 40 messuages and 700ac. land in Eston, Esthorpe, Belleses, Bennetland, Blacktoft, Greneak, Yorkflete, High Sandholme, Howden, Newsome (Barn?), South Duffild, Astilby, Brighton and Bubwith Died 21 Feb 1530/31. His son and heir John Aske esq., aged over 30. Recites Grants by Sir R.A. to his son Christopher Aske, Ralph Baileys, Phillip Rich bailiff of Aughton, and his cousin John Aske 1 item U DX55/4 Translation of Inquisition post mortem: 17 Mar 1531 (see U DX55/4) 1 item page 2 of 11 Hull History Centre: Papers of the Aske family of Aughton U DX55/5 Copy. Will of Christopher Aske of Loundesburge esq. 19 Jul 1538 To his brother John Aske esq. the manor of Clevyng and Clevyngfelde (which C.A. holds under the chapter seal of the house of St. John of Jerusalem in England) on condition he finds a priest to celebrate daily for 7 years in the church where C.A. shall be buried, for the souls of C.A. his parents, ancestors and benefactors, and particularly of Anthony Cliffords esq. Laurence Hamerton esq., Thomas Parke clerk and Thomas Langton late of Ricall esq. To Roger Hamerton, son of Thomas H., (immediately on death of Elizabeth Hamerton of Halifelde, widow of John H. esq) all goods, etc., in Halifeld Pele, and a gilded horn ('cornu deauratum') sometime of Laurence Hamerton. To Henry, Earl of Cumberland, a great book 'written by my own hand' on forms of stag hunting ('de Ordinibus Servic' Venationis') and other matters. To Lady Margaret, Countess of Cumbe- rland, two falcons and best greyhound called Olyver. To Lord Henry Clifford, great book called 'Opus Gentile' which C.A. had of the gift of Brian Roclif esq., with an abridgemen ('abreviations') 'written by my own hand' To nephew Robert Aske, a gown of 'Luk' velvet with fur of 'Jennettes'. To brother John Aske, gold crucifix worth over £8. To William Blakberne chaplain, vicar of Skipton, a horse called Grey Hodgeson. To sister Agnes Ellerker, a little chain of gold weighing 4 marks or more. To brother Monkton, 'and my sister his wif', and to sister Bellingham, a silver Apostle spoon each. To Lord Clifford, 20 marks which he owes C.A. for a horse. To nephews Thomas and Anthon Portington and Christopher Monkton, all things left in his chambers at Skipton Castle and Bolton. To cousin Brian Roclif 'the clothe of the great mappamundi that is the newe loge, and the French boke of Sir Percyvall'. To master vicar of Skipton any other boke not named, which he may choose from C.A.'s chamber at Skipton. To master Leveret, a sleeveless coat of black velvet. To nephew Christopher Aske, a bow and quiver 'with prike shaftes' at Aughton. To servants William Layton and Christopher Brianes, 'my patent of the landes of Fitzwilliam in Cargrave, to the here come at full edge'. To Richard Aske the warrener, a quarter of barley malt. To Friar Aske, a quarter of wheat. To the lord 'my master' a grey stoned horse; and to 'my good ladie Cumberland', a cloth of St. Eustace, in new lodge, asking their forgiveness if ever he has displeased them. His accounts with his lord are even 'this xvi yere', except for Vessy landes, where he laid out 100 marks out of his own purse for his lord's buildings there. To master parson of Londisburghe, book called 'Expositio Brevienis in Epistolis Pauli'. To nephew Anthony Aske, C.A.'s own hand sword. 40d. each to Londesburghe, Estrope, Shapton, Wighton, Goodmanham and Burnbye for their poor. To niece Ask, 2 yds. of black satin; and 1yd. each to cousin Anne Woodall and niece Elizabeth. Prebate 26 June 1540. 1 item page 3 of 11 Hull History Centre: Papers of the Aske family of Aughton U DX55/6 Copy. Will of Christopher Aske of Loundesburge esq. 19 Jul 1538 (see U DX55/5) 1 item U DX55/7 Copy. Will of Christopher Aske of Loundesburge esq. 19 Jul 1538 1 item U DX55/8 Copy. Will of Christopher Aske of Loundesburge esq. 19 Jul 1538 1 item U DX55/9 Translation of will at U DX55/5 19 Jul 1538 1 item U DX55/10 Translation from Patent Roll. Grant to John Aske of 3 Apr 1542 Aughton esq. in exchange for the manors of Deave, Verdeley, Sholverstrode, and (Bestouour?) in county Sussex, and all his estates in such places and in Fevensey, Dene, Tolyngton, Pettworth, and Clympynge (conveyed to the Crown 04 Nov 1541) Ellerton Priory. Parcel called le Cotegar (2ac.) in Ellerton and Aughton. Fishery in River Derwent lately belonging to the priory.