Thomas Walsh

Sir Thomas Walsh (before 1346-1397/8) was an English soldier, landowner and politician. Background and family The Walsh (Waleys, Wallshe) family was first mentioned in connection with Wanlip in 1248. Thomas was born before 1346, the second son of Sir John Walsh and his wife Alice Cliff. He is the subject of a detailed and extensively-referenced biography that can be consulted at History of Parliament Online. Thomas and his wife Katherine had the following children, who are not necessarily all listed in order of their age: William John Thomas Margaret – married Sir Thomas Gresley Elizabeth – married Sir Thomas Boyville Richard Career Thomas was part of the retinue of John of Gaunt, when the English army devastated the Pays de Caux in the summer of 1369. The numerous official positions that he held included: 1373 – Commissioner to distribute tax relief in Leicestershire 1375 – Escheator of Warwickshire and Leicestershire 1379 – Surveyor of tax assessments 1382 – Responsibility for putting down rebellion 1394 – Constable of Leicester Castle