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- ↑ Register of Wills and Inventories of the Diocese of Dublin
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- ↑ Ball, F. Elrington The Judges in Ireland 1221-1921 John Murray London 1926 Vol.1 p.106
- ↑ Patent Roll 15 Henry VII - A Calendar of Irish Chancery Letters c.1244-1509, published by Trinity College Dublin Entry 3 - 25 October 1499
- ↑ Entry 4 - 4 November 1499
- ↑ Ball p.188
- ↑ Hart, A.R. History of the King's Serjeants at law in Ireland Four Courts Press Dublin 2000 p.26