Thomas Neame

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Born BEF 1435 Neamestown, Wexford Ireland [S2]

Sex Male

Father John Neame, b. BEF 1420

Mother

Family 1

Children

	1. Roger Neame, b. ABT 1435
	2. John Neame
	3. Henry Neame

Notes Thomas had a brother in law, John the Tanner who was the guardian of the boys. John the Tanner's family came from Neamestown in Wexford Ireland. He was the maternal uncle who became guardian of 3 of his nephews, and had mercantile/piratical interests. He flourished ca 1450. He was in the business of exporting hides to Europe. He was charged with hijacking ships in the English Channel, and selling off the cargoes in Flanders by the High Court.
He set up his sons John and Roger in freehold property in the Sandwich area.
The Tannery once owned by John Neame in Cantgerbury still survives today.

Last Modified 14 Nov 2002

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