Page 116.—Thomas Shakespeare seemed to have been somewhat like Henry in character. He was entered on the Court Roll at a rental of £4 in 1563. "At the Court 31st March, 23 Eliz., he incurred a penalty of 4d. for not having and exercising bows; for not wearing cappes 4d.; for leaving his swine unringed in the fields 12d." He appears also as a juror several times in court.
Page 121.—Mr. Rylands' "Records of Rowington" supply many details, as, for instance:
"In 1576, a lease by feoffees, among whom was Thomas Shakespeare, was granted Richard Shakespeare of Rowington, weaver of the 'Tyinges.'"
In the same year a lease of "the Harveys" was granted to "Elenor Shakespeare, widow, of Rowington," 20 Feb., 18 Eliz.
The customary rent of Rowington, 1605, mentions "Thomas Shakespeare, one close, 2/; one tofte and 16 acres, 13/4; one messuage, etc., 10/4."
"George Shakespeare, one cottage and 2 acres, 2/."
"Richard Shakespere, one messuage, half a yd land (14 acres), 14/."
"John Shakespeare, one cottage and one quarter yd land (9 acres), 6/8."
The Court Rolls, 1633, give:
"Imprimis of Jane Shaxper for default of sute of court fined, 4d."