Although it is equally possible that Michael’s heir, Thomas was there.
Although it is possible that he was still alive in 1314, as a Thomas Poynings is listed as being present at Bannockburn. Thomas, disappears from the records c1309 and is believed to have died then. Michael and his brother Thomas appear to have been close, often fighting and competing in tournaments together. An accomplished knight, he frequently took his own retinue on campaign in Scotland and Gascony, fighting under the command of John, Earl Warenne. Whether Michael this summons created a barony is debatable, and will be discussed in a future post. Luke’s heir Michael was summoned to a parley with Edward I on 1st June 1294, shortly after his father’s death.
