Hi Terry , Discovery National Archives has two possible items of interest . C1 /834/24 Kirkham v Kirkham : Plaintiff , Nicholas Kirkham of ExeterDefendants Joan late wife of John Kirkham knight ; the mayor and bailiffs of Exeter . Subject ; action for a debt of Thomas son of the said Sir John .. 1533 - 1538 . 1926 B/W/ET/16/8/ Grant 1 ) Humphrey Walrond of Bradfield ; 2 ) John More , John Kirkham ; John Kaynor (?) , John Gilbert and William Walrond . Premises and property in various places 1503 . Brians Devon will index . Lady Jane Kirkham , widow , 1554 , will MW 1 Vol 19 , " wants to be buried in Feniton church ." IPM Nicholas of Paignton 1516 , John Kirkham , knt , son and heir . IPM Sir John Kirkham , of Chivelstone, son and heir Thomas .