Before 1430 [his father] John Hody and [his mother] Elizabeth Jewel were married. They had five sons and several daughters
Before 1441 William Hody was born to John Hody and Elizabeth Jewel.
On or after 17th December 1441 [his father] John Hody died. His will was dated 17th December 1441.
In 1472 William Hody [aged 31] was elected MP Totnes.
In 1473 [his mother] Elizabeth Jewel died.
In 1483 William Hody [aged 42] was elected MP Bridgwater.
In 1485 William Hody [aged 44] was appointed Attorney General.
On 29th October 1486 William Hody [aged 45] was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
Chronicle of Edward Hall [1496-1548]. 10th February 1522. The tenth day of February, the Lord Hody [aged 81] Chief Baron of the King's Exchequer gave over his office, and for him was admitted by the Cardinal, master John Fitzjames [aged 57], a right honourable man and well learned.
Before 1524 William Hody [aged 83] and Eleanor Malet were married.
On 18th June 1524 William Hody [aged 83] died.
Grandfather: Thomas Hody
father: John Hody
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Cole of Nitheway in Brixham
Grandmother: Margaret Cole
Grandfather: John Jewel of Whitfield, Wiveliscombe, Somerset
mother: Elizabeth Jewel
Great x 1 Grandfather: John de Pillesden of Pilsdon
Grandmother: Alice de Pillesden