Faringdon ward was by parliament appointed to be divided into two wards, to wit, infra and extra.
1394. The 18th, William Branston, Thomas Knoles; mayor, John Froshe, mercer.
1395. The 19th, Roger Elles, William Sevenoke; mayor, William More, vintner.
1396. The 20th, Thomas Wilford, William Parker; mayor, Adam Bamme, goldsmith.
1397. The 21st, John Wodcoke, William Askam; mayor, Richard Whitington, mercer.
1398. The 22nd, John Wade, John Warnar; mayor, Drew Barentin, goldsmith.
Henry IV. began his reign the 29th of September, the year 1399.
1399. The 1st sheriffs, William Waldern, William Hende; mayor, Thomas Knoles, grocer.
1400. The 2nd, John Wakel, William Ebot; mayor, John Francis, goldsmith.