On 7 December 1509 he was accorded special livery , although still under age , without proof of age or payment of relief for his father 's lands .
In May 1501 , his father died and Sir Walter succeeded him as the 9th Baron Ferrers .
On 7 December 1509 Walter was accorded special livery , although still under age , without proof of age or payment of relief for Walter 's father 's lands .
In May 1501 , his father died and Sir Walter succeeded him as the 9th Baron Ferrers .