COLE, Thomas II, of Melcombe Regis, Dorset.

Mayor, Melcombe Sept. 1396 – 97, 1408–9.HMC 5th Rep. 577; H.R. Watkin, Dartmouth, i. 92.

Commr. to prevent ships of over 30 tons from leaving Weymouth and Melcombe May 1401.

Controller, customs and subsidies, Melcombe and adjacent ports 26 Feb. – Oct. 1405; collector 30 July 1408-c.1409.

Searcher of ships, Melcombe 12 Nov. 1405-c.1416.