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- ↑ Weis (1999), pp. 29–30. (Line 22-9 and 10 shows Philippa Bonville as daughter of Elizabeth Fitz Roger and John Bonville [William's parents]). This was revised from earlier editions of the work.
- ↑ Feet of Fines: CP 25/1/294/74, number 20. Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 3 Edward IV [3 February 1464]. Parties: John Sydenham of Colmestoke and William Pomeray, querents, and John Almyscombe and Philippe, his wife, deforciants ...
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