SMITH, Thomas

A little more may be added to the earlier biography. The Commons 1386-1421, iv. 397-8.

Although a draper, Smith also traded in wine and he was among those who paid the maltolt for wine in New Romney in 1418-19, 1431-3 and 1435-6. In doing so he associated with leading Portsmen like James Tiece†, James Lowys* and Richard Clitheroe*. E. Kent Archs., New Romney recs., assmt. bk. 1384-1446, NR/FAc 2, ff. 106, 113v, 115, 121v, 124.