in 1324 was described as "John Cole de Tamer, man at Arms," and returned by the Sheriff of the County of Devon as summoned by proclomation to attend the great Council at Westminster on Wednesday after Ascension Day, 30 May, 17th Edward II. In 1335 he had free warren in Tamar, Lydeston, Hokesbere, and Hatenslieigh, and he was possessed of the Manors of Respnell County of Cornwall, Lanesceston, and Stokely, and of the Manors of Uptamer, Mytheway, Hatenesleigh, one third part of the Manor on Winston and divers other lands in the County of Devon.