King John confirmed "terra de Wichenson [Winchendon, Buckinghamshire] q Willelmus de Humet pater suus dedit ei in maritagium per manu H. Reg patris nostri" to "Agneti Wak" by order dated 23 Mar 1207. The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Agnes Wake" holding "medietatem de Winchende" in Buckinghamshire in [1210/12]. Bracton records a claim, dated 1221, by "abbas de Nutelegha" against "Agnetem Wace" for "medietatem manerii de Winchendona" which she said "Willelmus de Humet pater suis dedit ei in maritagium". An order dated 12 Nov 1223 relates to payment of the fine made by "Ranulf de Vernay", while Agnes was still alive, for marrying "Agnes Wake…without the licence…of the king". 1
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12 Nov 1223, Woodstock
To William Brewer. Ranulf de Vernay , who has taken Agnes Wake to wife without the licence or will of the king, made fine with the king by 25 m. while Agnes was still alive for having the king’s grace and benevolence for that trespass. Order to cause him [the king] to have the aforesaid 25 m., without delay, from the chattels formerly of Agnes which are in his custody.
Calendar of Fine Rolls, 8 Hen. III, 27
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