It appears Homme at Dilwyn in Herefortshire was a manor with some history. In the time of Edward lll (early 1300s) the following reference appears in the Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem for Herefordshire. I quote, "Homme by Dylewe (Dilwyn). 4a. land held of (Robert) Broun by service of 1d. yearly." It goes on to say, "He died in parts beyond the sea, viz in Brittany." This is to suggest that Mr. Broun was a knight in service during the foreign wars of the 1300s. The next paragraph states that, 'parcel of the manor of Dylewe, which is held of the of the Earl of Lancaster." The Earl of Lancaster conducted the wars in France for Henry lll. Thus we can conclude that the Homme in Dilwyn was Lancastrian land, parceled out in return for knight service in the 1300s. Keep in mind that the Carpenters in subsequent years were firmly within the Lancastrian camp and household. Sincerely, Bruce E. Carpenter