HOCKHAM, John, of Maldon, Essex.

Family and Education
m. 1s.
Offices Held

Supervisor of leather, Maldon Jan. 1387–9, 1423 – 24; wardman 1387 – 90, 1395 – 96, 1406 – 09, 1412 – 13, 1414 – 15, 1416 – 17, 1419 – 20, 1421 – 22, 1423 – 24; weigher of bread 1394 – 95, 1397 – 98; tax assessor 1402 – 03, 1405 – 06, 1409 – 10, 1417 – 19, 1420 – 21, 1423 – 24; constable 1404 – 05, 1424 – 25; chamberlain 1418–19.1Essex RO, Maldon ct. bk. i. ff. 3v-22v; ct. rolls 9, 10.

Address
Main residence: Maldon, Essex.
biography text

Hockham, a cordwainer by trade, became a freeman of Maldon in January 1387. In July 1389 he was associated with other townsmen, including John Page, in a suit for trespass brought against them by the abbot of Beeleigh; Sir Bartholomew Bourgchier, Lord Bourgchier’s heir, stood surety on their behalf. Hockham was among the men of Maldon granted a charter of privileges by the lord of the borough, Bishop Braybrooke of London, in October 1403.2CCR, 1389-92, p. 46; CPR, 1401-5, pp. 307-8.

Along with his son Robert, in July 1417 Hockham brought a plea of debt in the borough court at Colchester.3Colchester Moot Hall, ct. roll 40 m. 2.

Author
K.N.H.
Volume
Commons 1386-1421
Notes
  • 1. Essex RO, Maldon ct. bk. i. ff. 3v-22v; ct. rolls 9, 10.
  • 2. CCR, 1389-92, p. 46; CPR, 1401-5, pp. 307-8.
  • 3. Colchester Moot Hall, ct. roll 40 m. 2.