WHELPINGTON, Robert, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumb.

Commr. of inquiry, Newcastle-upon-Tyne May 1414 (concealments), bp. of Durham’s liberty of Norhamshire c.1429 (claims of Sir Ralph Grey), Northumb. Feb. 1433 (concealments), Dec. 1446 (evasions); gaol delivery, Norhamshire c.1431.DKR, xxxiii. 143, 165.

Controller of customs, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 10 Nov. 1418–28 Nov. 1419.

Sheriff, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Mich. 1420–1; mayor 1435 – 36, 1438–9.Arch. Aeliana (ser. 4) xviii. 16.

J.p. Northumb. 20 July 1424 – Nov. 1447, bp. of Durham’s liberty of Norhamshire c.1431-aft. 1438.DKR, xxxiii. 132, 137; xxxiv. 169.

Steward of the prior of Tynemouth’s liberty of Tynemouth 1426–34.Hist. Northumb. viii. 215, 415.

Escheator, Northumb. 5 Nov. 1432–3.

Assessor of taxes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Jan. 1436.

Envoy for the ratification of the truce with Scotland May 1438.Rot. Scot. ed. Macpherson etc. ii. 306.