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• Thomas Dyson
  
  Thomas Dyson is probably the most influential, powerful and wealthy of the Dyson's. Thomas is the son of Thomas and Margaret, was the Lord of the Manor of Inkberrow and resided at Morton Hall. He married the daughter of Thomas Ailworth of Morton Hall, whose Christian name is unknown. Thomas Ailworth with the consent of his sons, Edward and Thomas, sold his half of Morton Hall to Thomas Dyson, his son in law. Thomas continued to live at Morton Hall  until his death.
  
  In 1625 Thomas made enemies of a local shoemaking family, the Nethertons. Four Netherton brothers were prominent in the Inkberrow area and a report of 1625 stated that  the "Netherton Brothers went to the house of Thomas Dison, the elder, and there did take a 'turkeye', took it home and did cook it and eat it." They were convicted in the Courts but only given  a short sentence as a further report in 1625 states; "Nicholas Netherton, the younger and Richard Netherton entered a barn of Thomas Dyson, of Morton Hall, and stole a gallon of wheat worth 6d, and other things."  The brothers were imprisoned for this offence.
  
  In 1633 the four brothers again transgressed and were convicted of stealing a cock and seven hens and were again imprisoned by the courts.
  
  About this time Thomas lost his first wife and on 6th March 1637 he married Elizabeth Glover of Dodderhill, now part of Droitwich. She was the daughter of Hugh Glover of Inkberrrow, and a good friend of Thomas. Records show that Both Hugh and Thomas were Churchwardens at Inkberrow during the 1630's. When Hugh died he left money to Thomas and his children, to assist in essential repairs of Morton Hall.
  
  Land Registry Records show that in 1649 Thomas had a dispute with a Francis Whoman regarding lands at Inkberrow. Thomas lost his second wife soon after this and before 1651 he married his third wife, Elizabeth Manning, daughter of Nicholas Manning of Weybridge, Surrey.
  
  Thomas died shortly after this marriage. His original will has been lost, but it was proved on 1st October 1655, some years after his death. This delay was caused by the disappearance of his eldest son, Thomas, who had let home and his whereabouts were unknown. His second son, Francis inherited Morton Hall, on the condition he paid the debts. The sum of £200 was left to Thomas, 'if he come again to Morton Hall' If not then this sum was to be divided among three of his children, Nicholas, Katherine and Jane, and 'if Thomas come and make any claim or disturbance by law to my Manor, he shall be utterly excluded'. In the Will Katherine inherited some of her father's lands in Holborough and Jane £100.
  
  Thomas had six children by his first wife, the Ailworth daughter, Margaret and Elizabeth probably did not survive as they are not mentioned in the will. Thomas had four children by his second wife Elizabeth Manning.
  
  Will of 1st October 1651 proved 1653 makes son Francis executor of will and names daughter Katherine as receiving lands and pastures which I bought from my uncle Thomas. Will also mentions son Nicholas inheriting Morton Hall and lands and buildings and daughter Jane Dyson. Also mentions son Thomas Dyson who inherited £200 but only if he returns to Moreton Hall. A John Dyson is a witness to the will.
  
  Offspring not mentioned in the will are Margaret, Elizabeth, Hugh, Charles and Mary.
  
  NOTE  Prior to discovery of this will Thomas was atrributed to Thomas but will shows Thomas was an uncle. This Thomas is therefore the issue of either Edward or Ralph thus making their brother Thomas an uncle. As Edward was the elder son I have shown him as the father of Thomas as Thomas inherited Moreton Hall which was probably passed through the eldest son.

Sources

• 1. Will
• 2. Inkberrow Pr
• 3. IGI Record
  • M035291
• 4. Melvyn Dyson