LOWYS, James

A little more may be added to the earlier biography. The Commons 1386-1421, iii. 643-4.

As well as New Romney and Dover, Lowys also served the Port of Hythe. In 1442 he was employed by the jurats there to ensure that their new bailiff, William Burys*, was admitted according to custom, and received, along with James Greenford*, the steward of Dover castle, a gift of wine valued at 21d. E. Kent Archs., Hythe recs., jurats’ bk. 1441-56, H 1055, f. 17.