John Levett of High Melton had married Mary, the daughter of Emmanuel Mote, who owned the manor of High Melton, having inherited it from his wife's family, the Copleys.
Mary, a descendant of Emmanuel Mote through his wife, became the owner of the High Melton manor. She was married to John Levett of High Melton and inherited the property from her mother's side, which included the Copleys.