16th Century Inquisition Post Mortem (Latin)

[QueenoftheWest]

I would be so incredibly grateful if someone could help me translate this document from 1584. Although I have studied old handwriting, I am yet to tackle Latin so I really need some help!

It is a rather large document - although I imagine that quite a bit of it is the standard legal waffle - so I will have to upload it piece by piece.

As background, the document relates to Henry Pyke (or Pike) of 'Weeke' and Rainscombe.

In this first section, I can see his name and the names of the jurors: Jerard Errington [Gerard Errington], Armiger, Robti Elliott [Robert Elliot], gen, John Robins, gen, Thome Eire [Thomas Eyer], gen. Then someone has written over something and I think the name below is Johes ??llngsby, gen. Then Thome Smith [Thomas Smith], gen, William ?, gen, Alexi Oates? [Alexander Oates], gen, Edwardi Hyde [Edward Hyde], gen, Willi Holmes [William Holmes], gen, Willi Harris [William Harris] (added above), Thome Smith [Thomas Smith] tann (?) and Robti Smith [Robert Smith].

I noticed on his son's inquisition post mortem that one of the jurors was his son's brother-in-law, so I am hoping maybe one of these men is also a relation?

I understand that full translation is very time-consuming, so if anyone could please provide the most important points, I would be very thankful.

Part 1 is below. I think this part is mostly the names of the jurors and an introduction?

Queenie 

[Bookbox]

Abstract

Inquisition taken in the city of New Sarum, Wiltshire, 18 January 1584/85, before Thomas Mompesson Esquire, the Queen’s Escheator for the county, following the death of Henry Pyke, lately of Weeke, yeoman, deceased.

Jurors sworn:* Gerard Errington, esquire; Robert Elliott, gentleman; John Robins, gentleman; Thomas Eire, gentleman; William Cla[?]cy, gentleman; John Willingsby, gentleman; Thomas Smithe, gentleman; William Gomel[…], gentleman; Alexander Cator, gentleman; Edward Huyde, gentleman; William Holmes, gentleman; William Harris; Thomas Smith, tanner; and Robert Smith.

On the day of his death Henry Pyke was seised in his domain …

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* Note - standard practice with Latin names is to translate the first names to the closest English equivalent (if there is one), leaving the surnames in their original form.

[QueenoftheWest]

Thank you so much, Bookbox. I will keep in mind what you said about translating the first names.

Here is part 2 (of 3), I think you have already translated the first line and I have blurred out the last line because it will fit better in part 3.

I think most of this section is the same as in his son's inquisition post mortem (I have also attached the abstract of this that I found online), which was taken in 1636, but I would grateful to know if there is anything else included.

Queenie 

[Bookbox]

I think most of this section is the same as in his son's inquisition post mortem (I have also attached the abstract of this that I found online), which was taken in 1636, but I would grateful to know if there is anything else included.

The description of the holdings is identical, up to and including the name Thomas Romsey, and Robert Westropp is also named as a tenant of the same messuage and ½ virgate of land in Pewsey (Ore is not mentioned).

Then (in summary) …

And Henry Pyke died on 17 November last, holding all the named premises in chief of the Queen, for military service …

[QueenoftheWest]

Thank you so much.

Here is the final part. Unfortunately, the right side is smudged. I did try to boost the contrast to make it more legible, but I'm not sure there is much that can be done.

This is the most tricky part for me as I really can't decipher any of it except "Henry Pyke est filius et heres", referring to his son, Henry, who inherited his estate and whose inquisition I attached last time.

I'm wondering if there is a mention of Henry Sr.'s widow in here? I don't know her name and was hoping she might be on this document.

Thanks in advance,
Queenie 

[Bookbox]

The total land-value is £3 per year. The premises in Pewsey are held of Edward, Earl of Hertford, as part of the manor of Pewsey, for fealty and suit of court, value 11s. 8d per year, annual rent 3½d. There are no other known holdings. The next heir is his son Henry Pyke, who was aged 22 on 20 November 1584. Usual exchange of signatures and seals. Handed into court on 18 February 1584/85. There is no mention of any widow.

[QueenoftheWest]

Thank you so much for all your help. It is shame that the document did not provide more information that could have helped me make more progress on this line.

I'm not really sure what other documents exist from this period that could help, so it seems this might be a dead end.

Thanks again,
Queenie 

[Bookbox]

I'm not really sure what other documents exist from this period that could help, so it seems this might be a dead end.

Have you considered trying the manor court rolls for Pewsey?
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/c/F273384

There also appears to be a manorial survey on FamilySearch, but the images are locked unless you're at an FHC or affiliate library
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/677625?availability=Family%20History%20Library

[QueenoftheWest]

I have sent you a PM.

Queenie