I picked up this following text from http://www.archive.org/stream/historyofcolbyfa00colb/historyofcolbyfa00colbd jvu.txt ### Rev. Thomas de Colby was a celebrated author and scholar. He was a member of the Carmelite monks at White Friars' Monastery, Norwich, (England). This order has produced a vast number of noted writers and men of learn- ing,; and, before the invention of printing in 1440, when a book cost more than a house, they were the copyists and historians. He was promoted "for his great knowledge" by Richard II. to the bishopric of Lismore and Waterford in Ireland ; - that was before protestant times. He visited several foreign countries, and published many treatises, dying in 1406. ### The fact that THIS Thomas died in 1406?? Differs from one I have picked up via earlier research in Waterford, ireland viz: Dear Maurice, Thank you for your e-mail of the 9th of November. All I can do is confirm that Thomas Colby was Bishop of Waterford for the years 1414 to 1422. Unfortunately, our records only begin in the late 17th century, so we have no personal details or documents prior to this time. Yours sincerely, Rev. Gerard Chestnutt, CC, Diocesan Secretary. #### I would appreciate any light you can shed on Thomas Colby in the above regard. Maurice S Clarke Find My Ancestors Org UK 3 St George's Avenue RUGBY Warwickshire CV22 5PN http://www.findmyancestors.org.uk Helping trace your ancestors across the centuries and the world. This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden