HYGON, Matthew (d.1468), of Sandwich, Kent.

Jt. treasurer, Sandwich Dec. 1453–4; common councillor 1454 – 55; jurat 1455 – 63, 1464 – d.; alderman of the 2nd ward by 1461 – 62, of the 4th ward 1467 – d.; mayor 1463 – 64; jt. keeper of the keys to the common chest 1467–d. E. Kent Archs., Sandwich recs., ‘Old Black Bk.’ SA/Ac 1, ff. 92, 97–99, 102, 104, 106, 108v, 110v, 115v-17, 127v, 166v, 174, 176; W. Boys, Sandwich, 417.