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The first Alane Pearcie the first William Pearcies Eldest sone & Heire
a knight right valiant was, next after
The first William his father by lawfull succession
a lady married hee called Em de Gant
Hee confirmed his fathers grant of Whitby the foundation
the Monks of Whitby were faine to bee under his protection
Hee gave to them of reason what they would require
& they honoured him as founder wth harty desyre.