YALE
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

SUPPLEMENT TO
Lincolnshire Notes & Queries
Abstracts of
L incolnshire Wills
proved in
The Prerogative Court of Canterbury .

Edited bv
C, W. FOSTER, M, A,, F,S,A,, Canon of Lincoln, Vicar of Timber lana.

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ABSTRACTS OF
LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS
PROVED IN
THE PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY

2 June 1650. I Thomas Bent, of Harrlaxton, clerk. Mv
body to be buried in the chauncell of Stallfor' [sic]. To the
poor of the parish where I shall be buried 51. To 4 men who
shall carry me to my grave 4X, To Richard Bent of Enderbv,
CO. Leicester, yeoman, my brother, izd. To Adrian Bent of
Brabrooke, co., Northampton, yeoman, mv brother, X2d,
To Stephen Bent of Willoughby, co. Leicester, yeoman, my
brother, 12^. To Thomas Seele of Enderbv, co. Leicester,
yeoman, my brother in law^, i2d. To William Mawson of
Bruntingthorpe, co. Leicester, yeoman, my brother in law, izd.
To Anne Matchett, wife of John Matchett, of Harlaxton, co,
Lincoln, yeoman, and my godson, Thomas Matchett, son of
John Matchett, the remainder of my estate^ and I make them
my executors. Overseer — William Pollard of Nottingham,
yeoman, and los, to buy him a ring. Witnesses — John Lord ;
John Taate ; the mark of William Dafle.
Proved at London, 28 September, 1650, by Anne Matchett,
one of the executors, to whom admin, was granted, power
being reserved to make a similar grant to her son, Thomas
Matchett. [Pembroke 140.]
20 February, i649[-5o.] I Robert Billington, ot Stamford,
gentleman. To the poor of Stamford 40 dozen of bread to be
distributed to the 5 parishes. To my children's children who
shall be 8 years of age when I die 5.1. apiece to buy them Bibles.
To my 3 sons yet unmarried, John Billington, Thomas Billing
ton, and Robert Billington, 20/. apiece ; 40/. ot the said money
is in the hands of my son Timothy as appeareth in 2 bonds
one for my son John and the other for my son Thomas ; and
the third 20/. is in the hands of Jacob Numan for my son

2 ABSTRACTS OF
Robert. To my said three sons 20/. apiece to be paid out or
my house called Black Hall, and Coyles Close, within I
year after my decease; and for want of payment, it shall be
lawful for them to enter upon the house and close and enjoy
the sarae to them and their heirs for ever. To my said 3 sons
equally 16 acres of arable land Iving dispersed in the fields of
Stamford which I purchased of Mr. Lambe and Christopher
Pallfreeman, and if any of them die before they come to be
married, then their part to come to my son Edward Billington.
To my son Timothy the house he now dwelleth in called
Black Hali, and Coyles Close, to him and his heirs for
ever, always provided he pay the aforesaid money to his 3
brothers. To all the rest of my sons and daughters X2d, apiece,
namely, Richard Billington, Edward Billington, Elizabeth
Crapley, and Margarett Cales, To my wife Albenyah 4 acres
of land, I little house, and i barn in Scogate to her and her
heirs for ever. To my son Timothy all the rest of my goods
at Stamford. The rest of my estate to my wife Albeniah,
whom I make my sole executrix. Supervisors — Mr. Robert
Camocke, now aiderm.an ; Mr. Jeremy Cole ; Mr. George
Hill ; and to them ^s, apiece for their paynes. Witnesses —
Richard Royce ; Francis Still, his mark.
Proved at London, 27 November, 1650, by the executrix, to
whom admin, was granted, [Pembroke 167,]
7 December, 1649. I Dame Marie Boyd, of St Martins in
the Fields, co. Middlesex, widow. \_Inter alia] to my niece,
Marie Henneage, younger daughter of William Henneage of
Hainton, esquire, all my right, title, etc., in the rents, lands,
etc., of the manor of Strubby for divers years vet to come.
To my niece, Marie Henneage, 300/, secured unto me by lands
called Brigdale, parcel of the manor of Hainton.
Proved 10 July, 1650, by Edward Ascough (or Ascue),
power being reserved to grant probate to Prudence Maedugall,
[Pembroke 105.]
28 September, 1650, I Mathew Briggs, of Surflett, yeoman.
My body I bequeath to the earth, from whence it came, to be
interred in the parish church of Surflett, To my daughter
Bridgett Foster, the wife of Daniell Foster, the trust be'dd a'
paire of sheettes, blanckettes, rugg, and all the furniture thereto
belonging, standing in the new parlour wherein I usually lye.
To my grandchildren, Thomas Foster 10/,, John Foster 5/'
and Deborah Foster 5/., at their ages of 21 years or day's
of marriage. The 10/. given to Thomas Foster shall be in

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satisfaction of 5/, given him by the last will of Prudence Hewett.
To my son in law, Daniel Foster, a pair of buckskin gloves
which Mr, Roper gave me. To Bridgett Briggs, my son
Zachary Briggs his daughter, 5 acres of pasture in Gosberkirke
alias Gosberton which I lately purchased of Adam CleyPoole,
gentleman, to her and her heirs for ever. And my will is that
five pounds of the yearly profits and rent of the said 5 acres
shall be paid to John Pettis to the use of the said Bridgett
until she attain the age of 21 years or day of her marriage.
Whereas Elizabeth Briggs, my son Zachary Briggs his wife, is
now great with child, I give to it being a manchild the messuage
wherein I now live with the barn, stable, edifices, and 20 acres
of land and pasture thereto belonging, which I lately purchased
of Gilbert Wilson, clerk, 7 acres of pasture in Surfleet, in a
place called the Tayes, which I lately purchased of William
Briggs, to hold to the said child and to the lawful heirs of the
body of the said child ; in default to remain to my right heirs
for ever. To Bridgett Hopkin, widow, a pair of gloves of the
price of five shillings. To John Briggs, Debora Briggs, and
Mary Briggs, three of the children of my kinsman Richard
Briggs, three ewe hogges. To my servant, Ann Thornton, one
ewe hogg. To Thomas Chapman, of Dyke, co, Lincoln, half a
seame of barley. To the poor people of Surfleet half a seame
of rye and half a seame of barley. The rest of my goods I
bequeath to Zachary Briggs, my son, whom I make sole
executor ; and I make John Pettis of PinchBeck, co. Lincoln,
gentleman, supervisor; and I give to him for his pains io.f.
Witnesses — Geprge Edward ; John Greene -, Joseph Caunt,
Proved at London, 23 November, 1650, by Zachary Brigges,
the executor. [Pembroke 167,]
10 July, 1649. I John Carrington of Thorstroppe in the
parish oi Saleby, yeoman. The farm I have in Thorestroppe,
wherein John Mawer now liveth, of 7/. per annum, to my
brother, William Carrington, at age of 21 years. To my
sister, Mary Carrington, the said farm until my brother shall
be 21. To every of my brothers and sisters 5.f. apiece when
my said brother shall enter upon his lands. To Godfrey
Carrington of Caster, clerk, the rectory and parsonage of
Falstroppe which my deceased father and uncle purchased of Sir
John Suckling, knight, to have and to hold to my use and to
pay such debts as I shall order during my life, and after my
death he is freely to dispose of the same to any of his children
in lieu of any legacies they may expect from me. The rest of

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uncle

my estate to Godfrey Carrington of Caster, clerk, rny
whom 1 make sole executor, and for his pains he shall have 51.
or a pair of gloves. Witnesses — William Carrington ; Charles
Beetle ; Edward Knight. , r> jc
Proved at London, 27 November, 1650, by Godfrey
Carrington, the executor, to whom admin, was granted.
24 May, 1650. I Lyon Colby, citizen and vintner of
London, Mv bodv to be buried in the church of Fulbeck,
being the place of mv nativity. To the poor of Fulbeck 40^.
yearly ; the poor of Holme 10s, ; and the poor of Clarkenwell,
London, 40J. To mv wife over and above 50/. yearly already
settled upon her, which I purchased of Edward Pelham of
Bloxelbyi, esq_^ jn the name of George Edwarde, the sum of 50/.
yearly for life ; and 20/, in case I die before Michaelmas next ;
all my household stuff" for her life ; and after her death the said
household stuff to mv sister Elizabeth Colby. To the children
of my brother Mr. William Colby, deceased, 5/. per cent, for
every 100/. given them by the will ofthe said William, to be
paid' when they shall be able legally to give discharge. To
William Colby, son of my brother William, (who was born
after the death of his father), 400/. at 21 years ; remainder
to my executor. To Pickering Colby, son of my brother
William, 5/. and his schooling from 9 to 16 years of age ; and
William Colby to be put to a lawyer or an apprentice. To
my mother, Elizabeth Colby, 8/, yearly for life. To my sister,
Elizabeth Colby, 10/. yearly for life. To everyone of my
brother Thomas Coulson's daughters 5/. when they shall be able
to give a lawful discharge ; remainder to his youngest daughter, ¦
my goddaughter. To Jonathan and Mary Maburne, children
of mv sister, Jane Maburn, 5/, apiece, when they can give a
legal discharge or at 21 years. To John, Frances, and Susanna
Colbv, children of Edward Colby, 5/, each, paid as abovesaid.
To Robert Todd, son of Robert Todd, of London, 15/, at 16
years ; remainder to my executor. To George Edwardes, my
wife's son, 100/; 5/. for a ring, etc. To each of the following
a ring worth 20-f. — my father, Mr, William Colbv ; my brother,
Mr. Thomas Colson ; Jonathan Maburne and jane his wife ;
my aunts, Mistresses Clarke, Stow, and Lee ; my sister, Mrs. :
Joyce Colby, widow ; Mr. Thomas Key, Mr. John Colby, and
Mr, Robert Colby ; JVlr, Love ; Mary wife of Lawrence'*^
Pickering ; and my nephew, Edward Coulson. To Mrs. Cole of
Walden 40J. yearly for life. To Jane wife of my brother Edward
' Rettiut Brocklesby.

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Colby 5/. yearly for life. To my kinsman, Edward Colby, 10/.
To my only brother, Edward Colby, whom I make executor, all
my houses, lands, leases, goods, etc. Witnesses — Joseph Wood,
clerk ; John Musson ; Edward Coulson.
Proved at London, 14 November, 1650, by the executor, to
whom admin, was granted. [Pembroke 174.]
18 April, 1650. I George Cooke of Osgodby in the parish
of Levinton, gentleman, being sick. To be buried in the
church or churchyard of Levinton. To the poor of Levinton
15J. ; of Ingolsby 4.0s, ; of Osgodeby los. ; and of Kisby fj.
To Mary Walker of Hough-on-the-Hill, my sister, widow,
late wife of William Walker, deceased 100/. To Marie
Walker, my kinswoman, daughter of Mary Walker, my sister,
and William Walker, lod/. To Edward Cooke of Lincoln,
keeper of the Jersey Howse, 10/. To William Walker, son
of Anthony Walker of Gelson in the parish of Hough, 5/.
To Amy Kempe of Newarke upon Trent 40-r, To Richard
Gibson of Ingolsby 20-r. To Alice Kempe, daughter of Amy
Kempe, 20-s, To Mary Walker, the younger daughter of my
said sister, land of the value of 200/, to be purchased out of the
estate, for the term of her life ; remainder successively to the
first, second, third, and every other son of the said Mary, and
the heirs of their bodies ; remainder to the daughter
or daughters of the said Mary, and the heirs of their bodies ;
remainder to the use of the said Mary for life ; remainder to the
use of Anthony Walker of Gelson, my kinsman, and his heirs
for ever. To Sir William Armaine, mv master, 40-f. to buy
him a ring. To my young master, William Armine, esquire,
my bay coult fole. To Mr. Michaell Armine 20s, to buy him a
ring. Executors — Mr. Seth Woodes, minister of Levinton ;
and Anthony Walker. To Mr, Woodes for his pains 20/, and
my bay nagg. To Anthony Walker for his pains 20/, and my
best apparrell. To the said Mary, my kinsman, the remainder
of my estate ; and if Mary Walker die before my executors
have disposed of the overplus, and leave no issue living, then
Edward Cooke shall have 20/,, and the remainder to be disposed
according to the discretion of my executors. Witnesses —
George Herrin his mark ; Richard Clifton his mark ; Richard
Paxton, Proved at London, 23 August, 1650, by Anthony Walker,
an executor, to whom admin, was granted ; power being
reserved to make a similar grant to Seth Wood [sic] ,
[Pembroke 132.]

6 ABSTRACTS OF
27 January, i649[-5o.J I John CoulsonofLutton in Sutton
in the partes of Holland, yeoman, sick. To be buried in the
church of Lutton. To Isaake Coulson, my son, 100/. to be
put forth for his use. To Joseph Coulson and Benjamine
Coulson 200/. each to be put forth for their use. To Wilham
Page and Margarett Page, the son and daughter of John Page
and Elizabeth Pa?e mv sister, 10/. a piece at 21. To John.
William, and Mary Quince, sonns and daughter of William
Quince of Weston,' 5/^3 piece, to be paid to their father. To
Richard, John, and Alice Bowles, sons and daughter of John
Bowles of Weston, 40J. apeece, to be paid to their father. To
Arthur Saylor, my uncle, 3/, 6^. Sd, To Robert Wells and
Robert Storey of Weston, 20J, apeece. To Jaine Wells, my
maidservant, 20^, To the poor people of Lutton, 40/,, to be
paid to the church wardens and overseers ofthe poor of Lutton,
To John Coulson, my eldest son, and his heirs and assigns, my
mansion house with 11 acres of coppiehold land and 5 acres
and 10 acres of freehold land in Weston abbutting upon
Broadgate west and Dellgate east ; 6 acres of freehold land in
Weston, abbutting upon the aforesaid 10 acres south and
Fenndicke north ; 4 acres of freehold land in Weston, lying on
the south side of Fenndicke; i^ acres of coppiehold land in
Weston, abbutting upon the said 5 acres and 10 acres. To
William Coulson, my son, and his heirs and assigns, my
dwellinghouse in Lutton with 34^^ acres of land and pasture,
both coppie and free, in Sutton, Lutton, and Gedney,
To Joseph Coulson, my son, and his heirs and assigns, I house
with 24 acres of land or pasture in Weston, now in the tenure
of William Fixley and Nicholas Austin, both of Weston ; and
5 acres of freehold land in Weston, abbutting on the north side
of Fendicke. To Berijamyn Coulson, my son, and his heirs
and assigns, my 2 little cottages in Weston, now in the tenure
or occupation of John Bowles and Robert Nunuicke ; and 18
acres of coppie and freehold land belonging to the cottages
in Weston ; and 10 acres of land, whereof 8 acres are coppie
hold and 2 acres freehold, in Weston, abbutting on the north
on Fendicke, in Weston. To Isacke Coulson, mv son, and his
heirs and assigns, 3 acres of freehold land in Sutton, abbutting
upon Oldgate south, and the lands of John Tilson, o-entle°
man, north; 4 acres of coppiehold land in St, James 'now in
the tenure of Christopher Falkener or his assigns ; ->' acres of
coppiehold in Gedney, now in the tenure of Robert Laine or
his assignes. The rest of my estate to Ann Coulson, my wife
whom I make sole executrix. Supervisors — Richard' Coulson'

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and William Quince of Weston, to whom I give 40^. apeece.
I have surrendered all my coppiehold lands in Weston, Gedney
Sutton, Lutton, and St. James into the hands of George
Tylson, gentleman, William Stylton, gentleman, Richard
Coulson, and William Ouince. Witnesses — George Tylson,
William Stilton, Edward Heere, Thomas Johnson.
Proved at London, 25 May, 1650, bv the executrix, to whom
admin, was granted. [Pembroke 62.]
29 January, i649[-50.] I l^homas Dalby of Nainsett^ St,
Mary, yeoman, sick. To be buried in the church yard of
Nainsett St. Maries. To Hamon Dalby, my son, 50/. in
consideration of a bond wherein I stand bound to Hamond
Bautry ofFrisk[n]ie for the use of mv said son ; and 50/, at age
of 21. To my daughters, Elizabeth and Mary Dalby, 50/. apiece
at age of 21. To any other child 40/. at age of 21. To
Elizabeth mv wife the remainder of mv estate, and I make her
my sole executor. Supervisors — Adlard Dalbv ; John Dalbv.
Witnesses— Adlard Dalby ; John Dalby ; .\iary Barnaby her
mark ; Marv Thompson her mark.
Proved at London, 31 August, 1650, bv the executor, to
whom admin, was granted. [Pembroke 132.]
27 July, 1650. I Ann Dexter of Stamford, sick. To be
buried in St, John church in Stamford. To Mary Anthony,
mv eldest daughter, the vearlv benefit for life ofthe 5o/. which is
inthe hands of Mr. Hew VVells of Lornehill [sic] in' London ;
then to be divided amongst her children ; and in case she shall
have no children, to be divided among mv children. To
Elizabeth mv second daughter and her heirs the house which I
bought of Thomas Johnson, provided she marrv with the
approval of both mv supervisors. But if she shall marry
without their approval, threescore pounds shall be] paid out for
the good of her and her children, she yearly receiving the
benefit of it, but not the principal ; and until her marriage 4/.
10^. yearly towards her maintenance ; and 9/. worth of pewter
and brass, etc., at the day of her marriage. To Ann my
youngest daughter no/, at age of 21 or day of marriage,
provided she bestow herself with the approval of both my
supervisors; otherwise the no/, to be put out for the good of
her and her children, she vearlv to receive the benefit, but not
the principal ; and until her marriage 8/. yearly towards her
maintenance ; and the lease which I bought of Mrs. Bales,
etc. ; and 9/. worth of pewter and brass, at the day of her
' Recthis Wainfleet.

8 ABSTRACTS OF
marriage. To William, son of my son Robert and Mary
Anthony, lol, at age of 21, and if he die before 21, to Mary
my eldest daughter. To Ann my youngest daughter the silver
wine cupp ; and 3 more to be bought of the same make and
design, whereof 1 give to Mary my eldest daughter, Elizabeth
my second daughter, and Ann Rowell, daughter of John
Rowell, minister of Little Casterld,^ one apiece. To my
brother, James Dexter, 40.?. to buy him a cloak. To my
brother, Henry Cornehill, 20s, ; and to his 6 children 6d. to be
equally divided. To my sister, Elizabeth Coles, and her
daughter Margaret, 20s, each. To my son, Robert Anthony,
the shoppe and chambers which he now hath in occupation for
20s, a year during my lease. To my brother Loveday and
Elizabeth his wife, and Elizabeth his eldest daughter, and the
rest of his children. To the poor of St. John's parish
los. To the other 4 parishes either of them 5.?. The
rest of my goods to John my son, whom I make executor.
Supervisors — John Rowell, minister of Little Casterton ; and
my brother, James Dexter. Witnesses — John Rowell ; John
Loveday; Robert Anthony ; James Dexter; Cassandra Vincent
her mark ; Isabell Baudwin,
Proved at London, 10 December, 1650, by the executor, to
whom admin, was granted, [Pembroke 197.]
28 April, 1649. Frances Earle of Dowesby, widow. To
my brother, Arthur Cony, gentleman, 4/. yearly during his
life, and one suit of clothes every year during his life, which
my executor shall buy him every 28th of September bestowing
3/. To widow Cony, late wife of [l)lank] Cony, the son oi
Chaworth Cony of Bickfield, 5/, All the rest of my goods
I bequeath to my son-in-law Redmaine Burrell, esquire, of
Dowesby, whom I make sole executor. Witnesses — Joseph
Richardson and Henry Holmes,
Proved 15 January, 1649 [-50], bv the oath of Redmaine
Burrell, the executor, [Pembroke 5,]
25 December, 1649. ^ Lawrence Evrisbie, the younger, of
Saltfleethaven, gentleman, sick. To my father, Lawrence
Evrisby of Saltfleetehaven, gentleman, mv horse with bridle
and saddle. To my mother, Mrs, Margarett Evrisbie, my
seale ring with Sutton armes. To my sister, Mrs. Blanch
Bayly, wife of Martine Bayly of Loweth, mv trunk with locks
and keys now in my fathers 'house of Saltfleetehaven, To my
brother-in-law, Mr, Martin Bayly of Loweth, gentleman, i suit
' I.e. Little Casterton.

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of appareil. To mv sister, Jane Brasse, wife of William Brasse
of Northsomercoats, yeoman, the rest of my wearing clothes.
To my brother-in-law, William Brasse of Nortlisiimercoats, a
judgment with execution which I have against Edward
Skipwith of Ketesbie, gentleman, and Edwar^d Skipwith of
Stiiunnton near Loweth [sic], gcntlcmim, for 220/. 4^. bd. The
remainder of my cst,ite unto my brother-in-law, William Brasse
of Northsumercoat, whom I make mv sole exc-cutor.
Witnesses— Lawrence Eresbie [sic] the elder; Henry Joote ;
William Brasse; Ann Austin her mark.
Proved at London, 5 February, i649[-5o], by the executor,
to whom admin, was granted, [Pembroke 17,]
liiFebi-uary, i649[-5o]. I William Grys of Markett Overton,
CO. Rutland, gentleman, weak. To be buried in the church
of Markett Overton, To my kinsman, William Bowie, son of
Robert Bowie, of Alderchurch, co, Lincoln, yeoman, 25/.
paid into the hands of Edward Wilsford of Markett Overton,
yeoman ; lo/, to be used to apprentice him at 16 years. To
six poor people of Suttcrton, where I lately lived, I2<^. each.
To Lady Camball bs, Sd, ior a ring. To the executors of
Mr. Henry Lunne and Mr, Francis Empson, 20/. fbr lilizabeth
Barnes, which sum was given her by the will of mv cousin,
Joshua Sympson, deceased. To Elizabeth Barnes 20/. at 21
vears, due for a cow given her by my said cousin Sympson.
To my kinswoman, Mistress Alice Watson, 20s, To the
poor of Alderchurch 10s, To ten of the most needful people
of Markett O'rton i2d. each. To my executrix all the lands
and leases bequeathed mc bv my cousin Sympson, for the
use of William Barnes until he attain 21 years. To my
wife, Sence Grys, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Edward Greene ; Anthony Oldfield ;
Edward Harrison.
Proved at London, 18 September, 1650, by the executrix,
to whom admin, was granted. [Pembroke 145.]
5 April, 1648. I Thomas Hansard of Hogsthorpe, yeoman,
sick. To Anne my wife my land and the house in which 1
now dwell, which 1 lately bought of Thomas Chippiiulale, for
the term of her life, towards the bringing up of my children ;
and after her death to be equally divided among my children,
William, John, Robert, and Elizabeth. The remainder of my
estate to Anne my wife, whom I make sole executrix. Witnesses
— Nathaniel Wood ; John Hansard's mark ; John Sider.
Proved at London, 26 October, 1650, by the executor, to
whom admin, was granted. [Pembroke 155.]

10 ABSTRACTS OF
14 March, i649[-50]. John Holled of Grcyes !""> /=°-
Middlesex, esquire. [Inter alia] 1 will that my father shall
sell the lease which I made to him of certain houses and grounds
in Aslackby, co, Lincoln, for security of certain money which
he lent me towards the payment of my debts. And the rest of
mv houses and lands of Aslackby which are for my wifes jointure
I 'give to mv daughter, Mary Holled, after my wifes death.
Proved '13 A^pril, 1650, by the father, John Holled.
[Pembroke 52,]
8 October, 1647, 1 William Kinseman, soldier under
command of Captain Haynes, in the regiment of Colonel
Twisleton, sick, etc. To Henry Kinseman, my brother, a
debt of 10/, due unto me from Mrs, Jerningham, To Ruth
Heather of Dorking, co, Surrey, a gold ring. To Dikes
Watson a cloak, etc., lying at Hougham, co, Lincoln, To
Mrs. Anne Palden, my sister, wife of Robert Pawlin [sic],
gentleman, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Thomas Hill ; John Heather.
Proved at London, 20 January, i649[-5o], by the executrix,
to whom admin, was granted. [Pembroke 8.]
20 December, 1649. I Gilbert Lorme of Northolme,
tailor. To my sons and daughters, William Lorme, Thomas
Lorme, Marv Lorme, Gilbert Lorme, and Elizabeth Lorme,
20/, apiece at age of 20, Io the 2 children of mv brother,
John Lorme ; my cousin, Ellen Johnson ; and Luke
Robinson, The remainder of my estate to Elizabeth Lorme,
my wife, whom I make sole executrix. Supervisor — my
brother, William Granger, Witnesses — Thomas Thormley ;
William Granger ; Christopher Johnson his mark ; Robert
Thompson his mark ; William Dickinson his mark.
Proved at London, 21 September, 1650, by the executrix, to
whom admin, was granted. [Pembroke 147.]
17 April, 1650, I Margaret Mottram of Ingoldmells cum
Addlethorpe, widow, sick. To the poor of the parishes of
Ingoldmells and Thorpe 10/, to be put out for the benefit
of the poor of Addlethorpe, the interest to be distributed
among them on Candlemas day for ever. To Dr. Weames
20s. for preaching my funeral sermon. To my brothers, Robert
Laming, William, and James, lOs. each. To my sister Rowell,
10s, to buy her a ring, and to my sister, John's wife, loy. for
the like. To Thomas Leach 10/, ; John Corbett 5/, ; Elizabeth
Dawson 20s, To my menial servants 20x, apiece. To mv
son, Samuel Mottram, and his heirs for ever my house and

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lands in Thorpe in co. Lincoln, now in the tenure of mv son,
John Mottram ; and the 200/. due from Thomas Browne of
Addlethorpe, and also 100/. more. To my daughter, Elizabeth
Wheldale, 150/,, and if she die before her husband, John
Wheldale, the said sum to be put out towards the raising of
portions for her two children, John and Margaret Wheldale,
and it shall be divided between them at their several ages of 21
years. To John and Margaret Wheldale, her children, 50/,
apiece. To my daughter, Mary Mottram, 150/. To Mary
Mottram, my grandchild, for her education the mes' and
premises in the occupation of Alan Attkin ; and the 10 acres,
late Coupers, etc., to be surrendered unto the lords hands according
to the custom of the mannor of Ingoldmells, to the use of her
and her heirs for ever. To the 3 younger children of my son,
John Mottram, Margaret, Elizabeth, and John, 50/, apiece at
21 years. To my daughter Wheldale 3 silver spoons, etc.
To my son, Samuel Mottram, the 6 spoons stampt with T.L.
To mv son John's little boy. The rest of my estate to John
Mottram, my eldest son, whom I make sole executor.
Witnesses — John Calse ; Easter Rowell ; An Dixon her mark.
Proved at London, 12 July, 1650, by the executor, to whom
admin, was granted. [Pembroke 116.]
3 June, 1650. I John Page of Strubby cum Woodthorpe,
husbandman. To be buried in the bodv ofthe church of Strubby.
To the town of Strubby towards a stock for the poor 2Qs,
To my daughter, Elizabeth Page, 150/, to be paid into the
hands of Mr. William Ballett senior, her guardian ; and to Ann
Page, my daughter, 150/, to be paid into the hands of Mr.
Mathew Filkin of Staine, her guardian; and my will is that
the said sums shall be paid to my daughters at the age of 18.
To John Page, son of mv brother Augustine, 5/. To Katherine
Page, daughter of my brother Augustine, 10/. at the age of 18.
To Richard Page, son of my brother Augustine, 80/. at the age
of 21. To my brother Augustine Page, 40-f. and the old grey
mare which I bought of John Newman. To John Temple 5/.
To Mary Temple, sister to the said John, and daughter of my
brother, Augustine Temple, 10/. To Thomas Temple, son of
the said Augustine Temple, 5/. within one year after my
decease, and if he die before that time, the said 5/. shall be paid
to his brother, John Temple. To Bridget Temple, wife of
Augustine Temple, 40s, To my brother, Augustine Temple,
40J, To Ann Page, daughter of Ann Page of Gayton in the
Marsh, 10/, at the age of 20 years. To William Dawson of

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Gavton aforesaid, bachelor, 40^. To Joan Harrison, wife of
Philip Harrison of Greetham, late deceased, and to J^ ranees
and Ann her daughters. To Anthony Law, clerk, the
young grey mare called Dromedary. To every one of my
god-childre'n 5^. or one sheeder lamb. To my servant, John
Freshnev, and to Margaret Parker, my maid. I make
Anthonv Law, my minister, supervisor, and for his pams I
give him 20s. Thc rest of my goods shall be equally devided
between my executors and my two daughters. I make Mr.
William Ballet of Woodthorpe and Richard Page of Strubby
my executors ; and mv desire is that if Mr. William Ballet
being away from home shall not execute that oflice, Mr. John
Ballet of Strubbv shall stand in his place. Witnesses — John
Page his mark ; Anthony Law ; John Ballett ; George MicheU
his mark ; and John Temple.
Proved at London, 11 July, 1650, by Richard Page, the
executor, power being reserved to make a like grant to
William Ballet of Woodthorpe. [Pembroke 118.]
30 March 1650. I George Plant of Winthorp, yeoman,
weake. To my daughters, Anne Plant, Margaret Plant,
Elizabeth Plant, Pascha Plant, and Priscilla Plant, and my son
George Plant, at their ages of 21. The rest of my goods to
Anne Plant, my wife, whom I make sole executrix. Witnesses
— Edward Mieres ; Ellis Wright his mark ; T. Brownes.
Proved at London, 6 November, 1650, by the executrix, to
whom admin, was granted. [Pembroke 186.]
18 October, 1648. I Lawrence Quincy of Walcott bachelor,
sick. To Joane Quincy, my mother, 20/. To my brother,
Richard Quincy, 2d, ; and to his children 20/. between them
at 18 years, the interest to be paid ro them yearly. To my
brother, Thomas Quincy, 30/, To my sister Anne and her
children 30/, The rest of my estate to my brother, John
Quincy, whom I make sole executor.
Proved at London, 27 July, 1650, by the executor, to whom
admin, was granted, [Pembroke 1 19,]
3 August, 1650, I Samuel Rhodes of Boston, woollen
draper, sick. To the poor of Boston 40-f. To mv sister,
Lennox Rhodes, 160/., besides the 150/. whichi have of hers,
in 18 months after my decease ; and in the meantime mv
executor shall pay her 24/. yearly, and if hc fail, she mav enter
upon my lands in Crofte and Leake. To my mother. To mv
brother, Mr. Daniel Rhodes. To Mr. Henry Cammocke a
ring. To John Ampleford, my apprentice, 40J. To Rebecca

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Clapham, my maid servant, los. To tny brother, Daniel
Rhodes, whom I make executor, all my lands, tenements, etc.,
to him and his heirs for ever ; and also the remainder of my
goods. Supervisors — Mr. Thomas Welby ; Thomas Scott.
Witnesses — Samuell Rhodes ; Ann Tillson ; Thomas Scott ;
John Ampleford.
Proved at London, 21 August, 1650, by the executor, to
whom admin, was granted. [Pembroke 137.]
24 March, i648[-9]. I John Rowell, of Midlethorpe, co.
Lincoln, yeoman, sick. To the poor of Midlethorpe 10/., and
of Ingoldmells 5^. per year for 5 years. To Dr. Weames 2Qs,
ior my funeral sermon. To my brother Jeremiah Rowell los.
yearly for life. To his two children Jeremiah and Thomas a
lamb each. To mv brother Granger and his wife 20s. each.
To the three youngest children of Francis Lyme, Andrew,
Ann, and Elizabeth, a lamb each. To mv son, John Rowell,
60/, by my cousin Whealpdale, whom I appoint guardian and
overseer ; my executrix to release to my said son 30 acres of
Ingoldmels which I hold bv lease from Mr. Savill, To my
daughter, Hester Rowell, 22/., etc. ; the messuage, cottage,
etc, in Orby, purchased from Thomas Riggs, to her and her
heirs for ever, and my cousin John Mottram to be her guardian
until she attain 21 years. To my daughter Ann 20/. and 15
acres of freehold land in Addlethorpe, purchased of the said
Thomas Riggs, to her and her heirs for ever, at 21 years. To
my man, Richard Nalton. To Elizabeth his daughter a
lamb at 14 years. To Elizabeth Fayles is. To everyone of
my menial servants 120^. each. To Elizabeth my wife, whom
I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — my
cousin, John Mottram, and John Wheldale. Witnesses — Jere
miah Rowell : Richard Halton his mark.
Proved at London, 19 October, 1650, by the executrix, to
whom admin, was granted. [Pembroke 159.J
14 May, 1650. I Ralph Sphechly of Tyd St. Maryes in the
parts of Holland, yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the
churchyard of the parish of Tydd St. Maryes. To the repair
of the parish church of Tydd St. Maryes 3^. /\.d. To Mary
Spechly, my daughter, 10/, 3 milch cowes, 2 cowe burlings,
I bed fully furnished worth 5/., etc. To Elizabeth Spechly,
my daughter, 20/. at 18 vears, i milch cowe, and i cowe
burlinge. To Ralph Spechly, my son, 3/. To JefFery Spechly,
m.y son, 3/. To Katherine Spechly, now wife of Richard
Johnson of Sutton St. Edmunds, 5/., and to her 3 children loj.

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apiece at 21 years. To my 3 grandchildren, the children of
Ralph Spechly my son, io.r. apiece at 21 years. To Mane
Spechley, my grandchild, the daughter of Jeffery Spechley, my
son, I0J-, at 21 vears. To Thomas Spechley, my grandchild,
the son of Edward Spechley my son, deceased, 40^^, at 21 years.
To Marie Spechley, the daughter ofthe said Edward Spechley
los. at 21 years. The rest of my goods equally unto
Alice mv wife and Thomas Spechley, my son, whom I make
executors. Witnesses — Ro : Girlinge ; Thomas Smyth.
Proved at London, 27 September, 1650, by the executors, to
whom admin, was granted. [Pembroke 149.]
8 October, 1650. I Lawrence Towne of London, co.
Middlesex, uphoulder. [Inter alia] all my messuages, lands,
tenements, and hereditanients in the county of Lincoln to be
sold. Proved 7 November, 1650, by Henry Colbron. [Pembroke
192.] 31 December, 1649. I William Tupholme of Medleham
in the parish of Reavesbv, yeoman, sick. To my son, William
Tuiiholme, 30/. and mv ambling dunn coloured philly. To
my son, Richard Tupholme, 30/. and my black grey coloured
colt. To mv son, John Tupholme, 30/. to be paid into the
hands of Francis Dowse of Swinecoats. To mv daughter,
Agnis Tupholme, 35/, to be paid into the hands of John
Dowse of Sibsey. To my son, Thomas Tupholme, 35/. to be
paid into the hands of Richard Michael of Swincoate. To my
son, Edward Tupholme, 35/. to be paid into the hands of mv
kinsman, John Anthony. To my daughter Elizabeth, wife of
John Brigges, fy. To William the son of John Brigges 40^.
at 21. To John, Avid, and Elizabeth, children of my brother-
in-law, Thomas Antonie, ^s, apeece. To Richard Michaell 5^.
The rest of my goods to Agnes my wife, whom I make sole
executrix. And wheras I have a lease of the house, etc.,
in which I dwell of George Kirke, esquire, for certain years
yet to come, my will is that my executrix shall hold the same
during the time she shall continue a widow ; but if she shall
intermary with any man before thend of the lease, that she
shall then remain only unto the lady dav next after mv decease ;
and from that time my son, William Tupholme, shall possess
the lease. Witnesses — Thomas Antonie ; Richard Michaell
marke. Proved at London 27 May, 1650, by the executrix, to whom
admin, was granted. [Pembroke 83.]

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[No date] . John Venn, colonel. [Inter alia] to my wife
my tenements in Wabrooke, London [co. Middlesex], and
lands in Lincolnshire.
Proved i July, 1650, by Margaret the relict. [Pembroke 123. J
6 March, i649[-5o.J I Thomas Webberly of Eastkirkbie,
gentleman. To the poor of Eastkirkbie 5/. to be letten out by
the churchwardens etc., and the money soe raised to be
distributed by them the Fry day before Easter yearly. To mv
son Anthony 3 daughters, Mary, Ellen, and Elizabeth, 140/.
apiece out of one obligation of his wherein he standeth bound
to me in the summe of 840/. for the true payment of 420/. to
be paid to me or my executors, etc., upon demand ; and he
depart this life before it be demanded, then imediatlv after his
decease my executors shall receive the same, and let it out to
their best advantage for a raising of a portion for his youngest
son, Anthony Webberly ; which portions shall be paid to them at
their ages of 21 years. To Thomas Emmotson, my daughter's
son, at 21 vears 100/. To her 3 daughters i statute of 200/..
which William Emmotson their father standeth bound to me in ;
vf he do not pay in the money and the interest before their
several ages of 21 years at which time they shall receive their
several porc'ons, etc. To my son Edmund Webberlyes 2
daughters, Elizabeth and Franck, when they shall attain 21
years, the 100/. with the interest of 6/. in the hundred which
is in his hand ; the interest to begin immediately. And if anv of
theis children of my 2 sons and daughter die before they attain
21 years, that then their porc'ons shall be equally divided to
their surviving children of any of them. To my son, John
Webberly, i indenture of mortgage acknowledged by one
Thomas Browne of Ingouldmells for the summe of 100/., i
statute of 1200/. acknowledged by my son Anthony Webberly
to me, dated 24 June, 15 Charles, with a despazance upon the
same wherein is a clause that I, my executors, etc., shall enjoy
the rents of certain coppiehold land which I entrusted to my
son Anthony to take in his own name till the sum of 200/. be
paid my executors by the said Thomas Browne. To my said
son, John Webberly, i rent charge which I have out of Mr.
Limes lands in Leverton or elsewhere ; all which writings are
in the custody of my cousin Anthony Gibbon of Stickswauld.
, The rest of my estate to my son, John Webberly, whom I
make sole executor. Supervisor — Mr. Anthony Gibbon ; he
to receive 5/. Witnesses — Charles Blow ; Thomas Tooley ;
Francis Tooly.
Proved at London, 20 May, 1650, by the executor, to whom
admin, was granted. [Pembroke 86.]

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26 August, 1650. I Abraham Williamson of Mumby
Chappell, ^yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the
chauncell belonging to Hogsthrop church. To the poor of
Mumbv, Mumbv Chappell, and Hogsthorpe los, apiece. To
Mr. George Smith, my minister, los. To the 4 children of
mv brother, John Butler of Skendleby, i,e, Richard, Jane,
John, and Edward Butler, 4/. apiece at 21 years. To Easter
Welborne 4/. To the 4 children of my brother, William
Rowbothom, i.e. William, Edward, John, and Elizabeth, 4/.
apiece at 21 vears. To William Rowbotham aforesaid, my
sisters husband, i milk cowe which is now with William
Donnabv ; also 10 ewe sheep and a yeareling fillie. To
William Rowbotham ro/. To Henry Williamson, my eldest
son, I cottage house with 10^ acres of pasture, meadow, and
land arable, which I bought of Thomas Browne of Anderby,
at his age of 21 vears. The cottage house, etc, belongs to
the town of Braitoftc, To the said Henry Williamson
fowerscor pounds at 21 years. To John Williamson, my
second son, i measuage house wherein I now dwell, also 40
acres 3 roods of pasture, and 80/., at 21 years. To Robert
Williamson, mv youngest son, 150/,, at 21 years, To the 2
daughters of Thomas Cooke, Anne and Jane, 20-f. apiece. To
Richard Halforth, my servant, I yeareling sheeder burling. To
Katherine Eslington, my mayde servant, i sheeder sheepe
hogge. To everyone of my godchildren 2s, and 6d, apiece.
The rest of my goods to Mr. John Hareby, clerk, my brother,
whom I make sole executor. Supervisors — my cousins,
Edward Williamson of Addlethorpe and William Spelkes of
Mumby Chappell ; and each of them to receive 2or. for their
pains. Witnesses — William Spelkes ; Richard Halforth his
mark ; Elizabeth Rowbotham her mark. To Henrv my son
20/. at 21 years. To Robert my son 50/. at 21 vears. My
desire is that Henry my son shall live with my brothers
William and Simon Eshton, and [they to] have the use of his
portion and the rent of his land till he be 21 years old for
bringing him up. Witnesses — Edward Williamson ; William
Dannaby. Proved at London, 18 December, 1650, by the executor to
whom admin, was granted. [Pembroke 209.]
28 September, 1649. I Winefred Browne, of Boorne Park
CO. Lincoln, widow relict of John Browne of Stanford co.
Lincoln, esquire, deceased. My body to be buried at Stanford '
where my husband lies. To my nephews, Lucius and Thomas

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Gwillim, sons of Thomas Gwillim the elder of Clarkenwell
CO. Middlesex, gentleman, my lease of Bourne Park. To my
executrix, Lorys Gwillim, 5/., etc. To my nephew, Thomas
Gwillim the elder, all my horses, mares, and colts. To my
niece, Isabell Gwillim, 5/, To my niece, Loryse Gwillim, 5/,
To my nephews, Joseph Moore, m.d,, and Henry Edmond
10/,, which Mr, William Trollopp oweth me, equally between
them. To Mr. Richard Gwillim, 5/. To mv servants with
me when I die, mourning. To William Beil, esquire, of
Westminster, my overseer, 20f. for a ring. To my said
nephew, Thomas Gwillim, my overseer, 20-f. for a ring.
Witnesses — Thomas Gwillim ; Robert Lathrapp corporall his
mark ; Maryan Browne ; Isaac Lane,
A codicil, I November, 1649. My body to be buried where
I die. Witnesses — Thomas Gwillim ; Marian Browne ;
Richard Binks ; Isaac Lane.
Proved at London, 9 September, I 65 1, bv the executrix to
whom admin, was granted, [Grey 170.]
12 Mav, 165 1. I Lawrence Caldwall of Thorganby, co.
Lincoln, esquire, weak. My body to be buried in the parish
church of Thorneganby. To Ann Ely, my daughter, 20/, To
my godson, Lawrence Eley, 30/. for his education. To my son,
Lawrence Caldwall, 20/, To mv son, Richard Caldwall, 20/,
To my son, Robert Caldwall, 30/, To mv daughter, Bridgett
Caldwall, 30/. To my wife, Elizabeth' Caldwall, i annuity of
50/. per annum out of 2 farms in Would Newton the one in the
tenure of Richard Stephenson and the other of Christopher
Lakes, or 40/, per annum during her life out ofthe same lands
and dyett and lodging at Thorganby as long as she pleaseth
to live with mv son, William Caldwall. To my wife all my
household goods, etc, etc. To Martha Damford an annuity
of 6/. yearly out of my lands in Thorganby provided she come
not to Thorganby to trouble my heir or executor there. To
Anne Stapleton, my wife's kinswoman, 20/. To Vincent
Crispe, my man, 10/. To Elias Petley, clerk, 50-f. To James
Tyres lOf. To Robert Warraner lOf. To my mother-in-law,
Mrs. Willoughby Shepheard, 10/. To her husband, the
minister, 5/. To the poor of Sherleby 40-f. To the poor of
Would Newton 40.f. To the poor of Thorganby 20-f. The
residue of my estate unto William Caldwall, my son, provided
he pay all annuities, debts, etc., of the will of WiUiam Caldwall,
my father, deceased, or this my will, whom I make sole
executor. To Robert Houlder, clerk, 20J. To Tymothy

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Welfitt, clerk, 2ox. To Thomas Micklethwaite 40/. Super
visors— Elias Petley, clerk ; Thomas Micklethwaite. Witnesses
— Elias Petley ; Tim. Welfitt ; Robert Houlden ; Thomas
Micklethwaite. Proved at London, ig June, 1 651, by the executor, to whom
admin, was granted. [Grey 113.]
22 November, 1650. I William Abby, of Tyde St. Maries
in the parts of Holland, yeoman, sick. To WiUiam Abby, my
son and his heirs for ever my part of a house, and 3 acres of
land, etc., in Wisbeech [co. Cambridge] south side, and the said
part of the house abbutteth upon Wisbetch river towards the
north, and the said land abbutteth upon the lands of Stephen
Thompson towards the west, and towards the lands of Thomas
Pigg towards the east ; also to the said William, 10 acres of
pasture in Wisbeech, abbuttetti upon Goales Drove on the east,
and upon the lands of the late John Stamforthe on the north,
and upon the lands late Scotterell on the south, and upon
Begdall Lanne towards the west ; and also 9 acres of land in
Wisbeech St. Maries in a field called Richmond field, abbutteth
upon the lands of Mr. Pepis on the south, and on the lands of
Mr. Buckworth on the north. To my wife Alice the aforesaid
lands until William my son attain 21 years, for bringing him
up. To William Thompson the younger of Anwicke, co.
Lincoln, gentleman, and Edward Newlove of Verby [Ewerby]
in said county, gentleman, my friend and brother in law, the
aforesaid lands as abovesaid. To Rachell Abby, my daughter,
at 21 years, the aforesaid lands, if my said son WiUiam die
bet'ore he attain 21 years and have no lawful issue, on the
condition as for the said WiUiam, To AUce my wife the
aforesaid lands, if my said son and daughter die before they
attain 21 years, for her life ; and after her death to WiUiam
Abbey of St. Edmonds, co. Lincoln, and to his heirs for ever
the aforesaid house and 3 acres of land, to Ralph Abby, son
of Ralph Abby, of Walsoken, co. Norfolk, and his heirs for
ever, the 10 acres of land, and to John Abby of Leverington
[co. Cambridge] the said 9 acres of land, to him and his heirs
for ever. To Alice my wife my dwelling house with 4^ acres
of land, etc., in the parish of Tydd St. Maryes, in a field called
Greenefold feild, and abbutting upon the common sewer
towards the east, and the land of'john TralTord, esquire, towards
the west, and the common highway towards the south', for her
life. To William my son the said house and land a'fter ray
wifes decease, to him and his heirs for ever, on condition he

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pay unto Rachell my daughter yearly 30/., or to her heirs
within I year after the decease of my wife ; and in default
Rachell shaU enter upon the house and lands and peaceably enjoy
the same the space of 8 years, etc., if she attain the age of 21
years. To Rachell, my daughter, the said house and lands if
my said son die before 21 years and leave no lawful issue, to
her and her heirs for ever. To John Abby, son of Henry
Abby of Sutton St. Edmunds. To Rachell my daughter 50/.
at 21 years or marriage. To the poor of Tydd St. Mary, 20f.
The rest of my goods to Alice my wife, whom 1 make
executrix. Witnesses — Robert Girling ; Thomas Bennet ;
George Jackson ; Ja : Tomlin.
Proved at London, 8 September, 1651, by the executrix, to
whom admin, was granted, [Grey 168,]
27 April, 1648. I Sicely Audley, late of Wiberton, widow,
sick. To Mary Myn, my sister, the wife of William Golle,
to Edward Audley, my son, and to Tabitha Audley, my
daughter, 20/. apiece at 21 years. Supervisor — my brother in
law, Roger Cleasbie of Boston. Executor — Edward Audley,
my son. Witnesses — John Barker his mark ; Richard
Whitworth. Proved 1 September, 1651, by Roger Cleasby, to whom
admin, was granted. [Grey 168.]
[No date.] I Nicholas Backhowse of London, esquire, sick.
To Isaac Leig of London, merchant, Josias Berners of St.
James Clerkenwell, co. Middlesex, esquire, Richard Ball of
[blanH], CO. Suffolk, clerk, Thomas Colclough of London.
Elizabeth Backhowse my mother, and Juliana Backhowse my
sister, my manor of Wrongle, co. Lincoln, and all rents
thereunto belonging and the reversion, etc., thereof, to hold
until Elizabeth my daughter shall attain 17 years. One moiety
of the said rents (until my daughter attain 17 years) to my
said daughter ; the other moiety to my son, William Backhowse.
When my said daughter attain 17 years, my said son shall pay
unto her 1500/. To every one of the said trustees a gold ring
worth 3/. To Christean my wife one third of my personal
estate. To my children one third of my personal estate.
Executors — my wife and my son. To my son, WiUiam
Backhouse, all my lands and tenements whatsoever, and to his
first son of his body, and the heirs male of the body of such
issue ; remainder to the second son of my said son, and the
heirs male of his body ; remainder to the third, fourth, fifth,
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successively one after another, and the heirs male of their
respective bodies ; remainder tothe daughter and daughters of my
said son ; remainder to the daughter and daughters of my said
sons successively ; remainder to my said daughter, and to her
first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth,
and tenth sons successively and the heirs male of their bodies ;
remainder to the daughter and daughters of my said daughter ;
remainder to the daughter or daughters of the first, second,
etc., sons of my said daughter successively, and the heirs male
of their bodies ; remainder to my sister, Juliana Backhowse,
and her first son, and the heirs male of his body ; remainder
to the second, third, etc., sons of my said sister successively,
and the heirs male of their bodies ; remainder to the daughter
and daughters of my said sister ; remainder to the daughter
or daughters of the first, second, third, etc., sons of my said
sister, and the heirs male of their respective bodies ; remainder
to my sister Sarah, wife of George Doddinge, esquire, and to
the heirs male of her body ; remainder to her daughter and
daughters and the heirs male of their bodies ; remainder to the
children of Thomas Wis*;man begotten of the bodv of his late
wife and my sister Elizabeth, deceased, and ro their heirs male of
their respective bodies ; remainder to their heirs female of their
respective bodies ; remainder to my kinsman, William
Backhowse of Kings Lynn, co. Berks, [rectius co. Norfolk],
esquire, and to the heirs male of his body ; remainder to his
daughter or daughters, and the heirs male of their bodies ;
remainder to the heirs female of their bodies ; remainder to
the right heirs of the said Nicholas Backhowse for ever. To
my said wife all benefits which come unto me from her late
father John Williams estate; and all legacies given unto her
by the wiU of her late brother, Philip WiUiams. Witnesses —
SamueU Harrison ; James Ballwinson ; Mary Adney ; Richard
Loue. Proved at London, 12 March, i65o[-i], by Christiane
Backhowse one of the executors, power being reserved to grant
probate to William Backhowse. [Grey 45.]
8 January, i65o[-i]. I James Barnebv, servant to Lord
Dacre. ^ To my lord and master. To Mr. Thomas Lenard,
my lord's brother. To my uncle Godfrey Barnbyes two sons,
Richard and Godfrey Barnebye, 20/. apiece. To my said uncles
eldest daughters son, the son of Dowthy Barn bye 10/ ;
Dorothy Barnbye's son liveth at Wragbye, 7 miles wide Vt
Lincoln. To Mary Barnbyes son, 5/. To the poor of Kirkby

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Underwood, where I was born, 20/. To John SeUars children,
that was my tenant, 3/. To Edward Masie that was servant
to my lord, 3/. To Mrs. Smith where I did lodge on St.
Peter's Hill 5/. To the poor of the parish where I am buried
5/. To Mr. John Parker and his wife 20s. each. To Mr.
Samuel Parker 10/. To Mr, James Feild 50/, To a preacher
to preach at my burial 40;, To Henry Baker, the son of Mr.
Robert Baker, who liveth in Philip Lane, 3/. To two of mv
kinsman in Lincolnshire, Richard Barnbye and John Barnbye,
5/. between them. Witness — Edward Masie.
31 October, 165 1, admin, was granted to James Feild and
Samuel Parker, gentleman. [Grey 181.]
II March, i65o[-i]. I George Berry, of Carlbev, husband
man, weak. My body to be buried in the church of Carlbev.
To Thomas Berry, my son, the farm at Bvtham parva, situated
on the west ofthe church of Bytham, with all the arable land
and meadow and all appurtenances, excepting a cottage in
Bytham situated near the tenement of John Watson on the
south, as also a little close near the tenement of William
Legbev, and i-J acres of arable land belonging thereunto ; the
said Thomas Berry paving every year during the term of his
life, to the use of mv son, John Berry, 40-f. ; and in default,
John Berry shall reenter upon the said farm. To my son,
Thomas Cant, my lease of a tenement in Braisborough and all
the arable land and meadow. To Elizabeth Ward 5/., to be
paid by mv son, John Berrv, at her marriage or at her age of
21 years. The rest of my goods to my son, John Berry, whom
I make sole executor. Witnesses— Nicholas Berry his mark ;
William Gilbert ; Francis Thirkil.
Proved at London, 10 May, 1651, by the executor, to whom
admin, was granted.
2 September, 1651. I Joseph Bilcliffe, of Normandye [sic]
super montem, gentleman, infirme. To Margarett my wife
150/., all my lands, etc, in Snitterby ; after her death, the lands
in Snitterby to my son, Thomas Bilcliffe, and his heirs for ever.
To my son, Thomas Bilcliffe, and his heirs for ever my lands,
etc, in Uzleby, and 20s, ior a ring, etc. To my son, Edward
Bilcliffe, and his heirs for ever my lands, etc, in Weelsby,
which I purchased of William Tharrett, and 20f, for a ring.
To my son Joseph Bilcliffe, 150/. at 21 years, aU my lands,
etc., in Humberston which is now mortgaged to me and my
son Joseph by Mr. WiUiam Brighouse and Elizabeth his wife.
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their heirs my lands, etc, in East Halton and the rectory and
church there, which is mortgaged to me and my sons Joseph
and Christopher by WiUiam Booth late of Great Grimesbie,
esquire, and Elizabeth his wife ; also 240/. at 21 years. To
my son Christopher 150/, at 21 years. To my son, John
Bilcliff'e, and his heirs, my lands in North Kelsey which is
mortgaged to me and mv son John by WiUiam Tooley of
Market Raisin ; also 200/, at 21 years, and 25/, yearly during
his minority. To Marv Bilcliff, my eldest daughter, 600/, at
21 years or marriage, and 30/, yearly until she receive the
600/. To Frances Bilcliff and Dorothy Bilcliffe, mv daughters,
500/, each at 21 years or marriage, and to either of them 20/.
yearly until they receive the 500/. To my sisters Mussendine,
Greathead, Eastland, and Leake, To Anne Bilcliff, daughter
of my brother, Edward Bilcliffe, 20/, at 21 vears. To my said
brother Bilcliffe 20s, To the poor of Normanby, Claxby
next Normanby, Uzlebie, Thorsway, East Rasin, and Walesby.
To Mr. Houlder of Claxbv 40-f. The rest of my goods to be
equally divided betwixt my 6 younger children, and I make
mv son Edward my sole executor. Supervisors — Anthony
Gibbon of Stixwould, gentleman, and my brother in law, Mr.
John Eastland of Upton. Witnesses — William Bouson his
mark ; Thomas Kent his mark ; Richard Denev,
3 September, 165 1, My lands in Weelesby to be estated
upon my supervisors for the payment ofthe legacies bequeathed
to Christopher, Francis, and Dorothy my 3 youngest children.
To each of my supervisors 5/. for their pains. Witnesses —
Edward Bilcliff; Richard Deney.
Proved at London, 9 December, 1651, bv the executor to
whom admin, was granted. [Grey 233.]
7 January, 1 646 [-7,] I John BoUes, of Scampton, baronet.
My body to be buried in the north chapel of the church of
Scampton, To the executors of Sir John Hart, mv grandfather,
600/,, left by his will for the purchasing of 42/. yearly for
Sydney Sussex College in Cambridge, vizt, 10/, yearly to two
fellows, 4/. yearly to 4 poor scholars (from this school of
Coxewould, or 'Yorkshiremen, and the Uke for the Greek
lecture and fellowships), 4/, to a Greek lecture, and 40J. to the
master. To my nephew, Thomas Smith, 300/, To my
daughter, Marie BoUes, 50/ for mourning. To mv grand
children, John BoUes, 100/. at 21 years or marriage IsabeU
BoUes 100/., Katherine BoUes too/., Robert BoUes loo/. at
21 years, and Francis Ayscough lOO/. at 21 years or marriage.

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To my son and daughter Ayscough 50/. To the town of
Scampton 30/. for the poor. ' To^Adeodatus Hodson 20-f. ;
Frances Porrett 61, iT,s. ^d. ; Thomas the boy in the kitchen
I OX, ; Aurnall Eues 3/, 6s. 8d, ; Richard Tomson lOf. ; Lizabeth
Bayley lOf, ; Jane Justice 10s,; Isabell and Elizabeth the
dairy maids ff, ; John Massey of Woodhall zos.; Mary
Watkinson, commonly called Mary Mosse, 10/, yearly for
life out of my lands in Thimbleby ; 'Mr, George 'Yarbrouo-h
rector of Scampton, my watch, and 20s. for burying me ; my
godson John, his son, 3/. 6s. Sd,; James Harts' children lo-f,
each ; old Rogeres and the boy that is at Joane Crowderes I Of,
each ; and Juda Hall 20s. To my nephew, Thomas Smith,
and his heirs for ever, that part of mv house standing in
Thredneedle street, London, in the occupation of John Ruthton,
a tailor. To John King 10/.; Mrs. Yarborough 2of. ; and
John Churchill, my bayley, lOf. To Robert BoUes, mv son,
whom I make executor, the rest of mv estate. Dated ib
November, 1647, Witnesses — George Yarborough; John
Churchill ; Francis Porett his mark.
8 May, 1648. Tomy grandchild, Katherine Avscough,
100/. at 21 years or marriage. To Francis Perott 20 nobles
yearly for life out of my lands in Thimbleby ; and that he
haith thc little room furnished for him at the north end of
Weaires house to inhabit in as long as he listeth. Tothe wife
of James Harte of Conningham, 20-f. To my grandchild, John
BoUes, a colt ; my nephew Thomas Smith a colt ; Marv
Mosse ; John King ; Mary Mosse the house that William
Watkinson now liveth in, paying the same rent he doth ; my
nephew, Thomas Smith,' the stuff which my cousin, George
Anton, sent me, etc. ; and John Blunderell 2 kine. To every
head, man, -woman, and child, in Scampton bd. Witnesses —
Thomas Smith ; John Delamott ; George Yarborough.
Proved at London, 13 January, 1650 [-i], by the executor,
to whom admin, was granted. [2 Grey.]
18 May, 1646. I William Caldwall of Thorganbv, esquire,
sick. My body to be buried within the church of Thorganby.
To my grandchildren during their lives — Laurence Caldwall
40/., Richard CaldwaU 40/., Robert Caldwall 30/,, and
Thomas CaldwaU 30/, To Anne Caldwall, my grandchild,
boo/,, to be paid within one month of her marriage, or, if she
do not marry, at the age of 25 years to have 40/, per annum.
To my grandchild Bridgett 400/, to be paid in manner as
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have 30/. per annum. If either die before the said time the
survivor to have her portion. To my grandchild, WiUiam
Caldwall, 50/., at I month after 21 years ; Mistress EUzabeth
Croftes 5/. ; William Shorte 20J. ; Vincent Ci^ispe 20f, ;
Ellen Holmes 20f. ; Alice wife of John Spaldinge 40J. ;
Elias Bstley, clerk, 50X. ; Robert Thorne, clerk, 50f. To
Vincent Holmes, son of Ellen Holmes, widow, 5/. to be
employed for his preferremenr after he shall attain the age of
10 years. To the poor of North Willingham, Tavedby,
Thu'rganby, and Wouild Newton 10/. The residue of my
goods in the counties of Lincoln, York, Middlesex, Surrey, or
the cities of London, Westminster, or elsewhere, to my only
son, Lawrence Caldwall, whom I make sole executor.
Witnesses. — Elias Petley ; Robert Thorne ; William Cutbort ;
Vincent Crispe.
To my sister-in-law, Mrs. Willowgby Shepheard, 5/, To
Mr, James Shepheard 50X, to buy him 3 ring. To Mr. Elias
Petley and Mr. Robert Thorne, clerks, 50-f. apiece ; and I
desire them to be supervisors. This endorsement dated 31 May,
1646. Witnesses — Elias Petley ; Robert Thorne ; William
Cutbord ; Vincent Crispe,
Proved at London, 14 May, 1651, by the executor, to whom
admin, was granted, [Grey 80.]
9 February, i 649 [-50. J I Robert Cholmley, of the Close of
Lincoln, esquire, sick, li I die at Lincoln, mv body to be
buried in the cathedral church there, between the bodies of my
wife and my brother, William Cholmley, esquire. First,
whereas I heretofore being seized in fee simple of and in I
messuage and several lands and hereditaments in the parish of
Donington in the parts of Holland, being coppiehold, and some
oi them held of the manor of VVykes in Donington, and others
of them held ofthe manor of Monkes Hall in Gosbertowne in
the said parts, and being so seized did, in or about the month
of September, 1624, surrender the premises held ofthe manor
of Wykes out of the court of the said manor into the hands of
the lord of the manor by the hands of Richard Sheapard and
Robert Obery or Obrev 2 custoi-nary tennantes ofthe manor
according to the custom of the manor ro the use of mv last
will and testament ; and whereas I being so seized of the said
other coppiehold lands held ofthe said manor of Monkes Hall,
did at the same time surrender all my coppiehold lands held of
the said manor out of the court of the manor unto the hands of
the lord of the manor by the hands of the said Richard

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Shepeard and Robert Oberv, they being likewise 2 customary
tennants of the manor, according to the custom ofthe manor,
to the use of mv last will and testament ; and whereas I hath
svthence the making ofthe said surrenders sould awav the said
coppiehold messuage and divers of the coppiehold lands held of
the said manors to several persons according to the customs of
the manors ; my will is, I do herebv will, etc., that the
surrenders of so much of my coppiehold lands held of both the
manors as are vet unsold shall be taken to the use hereafter
expressed, that is to say, to the only use of my nephew,
Edward Cholmeley, son of my deceased brother, John
Cholmeley, and of Robert Saunderson, my now trusty servant,
and of the heirs of Edward Cholmely. To my nephew,
Edward Cholmeley, and Robert Saunderson, and to the heirs
of Edward, all my freehold lands, etc., in the parish of
Donington, Gold rings of lis. price to my mother in law,
Mrs, Fridiswith Palmer ; my uncle Palmer ; either of my
brothers Palmers ; my nieces, Mary Palmer, Ann Palmer,
and Jane Palmer ; my nephew, Mountague Cholmeley,
esquire ; and mv nephew, Henry Cholmeley, son of my late
brother, John Cholmeley ; my goddaughter Rich, his sister ;
my late wifes goddaughter Poison, his sister. To the children
of my friend and tutor, Mr. Humphry Vero, deceased, hereto
fore minister of the word of God at Bbxstead in Suffolk, 20f.
To Mr. Edward Rayner a ring of I if. price. To my old
servant, Jane Welles, 10/. To every other of my household
servants in my service at the time of my decease, I quarter
wao-es for a legacy. To my servant, Robert Lanimin, lO-f.
To my nephew, Edward Cholmeley, my chamber in Grays
Inn, he to allow my servant Robert Saunderson, to lodge
therein, etc. To mv said nephew, all my lands, etc., and the
lease of mv house in Lincoln, wherein I now dwell, and all my
goods and chattels. Executors — Edward Cholmeley and
Robert Saunderson. To Robert Saunderson 5/. for his pains,
and 40s. if he continue in my service until my decease.
Witnesses — William Humbarston ; Robert Schochie ; Henry
Clowdesley ; John Wanless ; George Skelton.
Proved at London, 18 June, 1651, by the executors, to
whom admin, was granted. [Grey 113.J
23 December, 1649. I Anne Crosse, of Moulton, widow,
sick. Whereas I am levied in my demeane as of fee of and
in I messuage and 2 pieces of coppiehold land, containing i
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[co. Cambridge], according to the custom of the manor
whereof the same be holden, by virtue of a decree whereof
had in chancerie, in the term of 'St. Michaell in the 22 year of
King Charles his reign, whereby it is decreed that if Thomas
Cros°se, the son of Thomas Crosse, mv son, deceased, at 21
years do pay unto me my heirs, etc., 69/. I2f., that then I shall
surrender the said coppiehold premises to the use of him and
his heirs, as by the said decree and the rules of the court of the
manor and mv copy of admission thereunto more at large
appears. And wherea;; I have by my attorney in full and open
court surrendered the said coppiehold premises to the use in my
last will in writing declared, I now therefor do hereby will that
mv executors hereof, etc., after mv decease, shall have and hold
to their own use the said premises for and towards the
maintenance and education of Ann Crosse, my grandchild,
daughter of the said Thomas Crosse, my son, until Thomas
Crosse, his son, attain 21 vears ; and then if he the said Thomas
Crosse pay unto my executors the said 69/. i2-f. to the use of
my grandchild, Ann Crosse, if Uving, or, if she be dead, to the
use of her sister, Francis Crosse, Thomas Crosse shall have hold
and enjoy the said premises to him and his heirs for ever ; but
if he shall make default in payment ofthe 69/. 12s,, I give and
bequeath the premises unto the said Anne Crosse and to the
heirs to be begotten of her body ; jand for default of such heirs
to remain to her sister, Francis Crosse, and to the heirs of her
body begotten ; and for want of such issue to remain to the
said Thomas Crosse and his heirs for ever. To the said Ann
Crosse, at 18 years or marriage. To the said Francis Crosse,
her sister, at 21 years. To my cousin, Elizabeth Steward, my
hoope gold ring and 2 silver spoons. To my cousin, Thomas
Crosse, son of Edward Crosse, my son, deceased, i gold ring
which was his fathers sealing ring. To his sister, Katherine
Crosse, I small gold ring, I silver spoon, etc., at 18 years or
marriage. To the said Thomas Crosse, son of Edward Crosse,
I silver spoon at 18 years or marriage. To my sister Edwards
los. to buy her a ring. To Thomas Crosse, son of Thomas,
20/, if he do not pay the 69/, 12s, The remainder of mv
goods to Erasmus Amye, gentleman, mv son in law, and to
Anne his wife, my daughter, whom I make executors.
Witnesses — Richard MichoU ; Miles Hardy his mark ; Thomas
Slote ; Alicia Phillipps,
Proved at London, 19 June, 1651, by the executors, to whom
admin, was granted. [Grev 113,]

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2 May, 1651, I Henry Cuar, of Medlam in parish of
Reavesbie, yeoman, sick. To the poor of Reavesbie 40X. and of
Skirbecke 40X, To Dinah my wife i messuage and 10 acres of
land, etc, in Skirbecke to her and her heirs for ever. To my
friend, Mr, George Caborne, i brown mare. To Mr. John
Atkin I gray mare and a bay foal. To Christopher Hubbard a
Uttle gray mare and a foal. To Mr. Joseph Whiteinge i gray
mare and a bay foal. To Mr. Edward Parkinson i gray inare
and a foal. To Mr. Anthony Smith the lease of a house and 2
acres of ground in Medlam late in the tenure of Robert
Webster. The rest of my goods unto Dinah my wife, whom
I make sole executrix. Witnesses — George Caborne ; Joseph
Whiteinge ; Edward Parkinson ; Anthony Smvth his mark.
Proved at London, 12 July 1651, by the executrix, to whom
admin, was granted. [Grey 140.]
12 August, 1651. IJohn Deay, of Hunington, husband
man, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Hunington. To Katherine Deay, my wife, 6 cows, 2 staked
calves, 60/., 20 ewes, and 10 lambs, etc. To William Deay,
my son, 90/., I silver spoon, etc. To Francis Deay, mv
daughter, 2 silver spoons and 100/. at 21 years. To John
Deay, my son, i silver spoon and 90/ at 21 years. To
Katherine, my wife, 4/. for maintenance for the 2 years next
after my decease ; also i gray mare and the corn upon mv
land and the hay. Guardian of my 3 children, William
Knight, my brother-in-law. Whereas William Atkinson, of
Kelby, co. Lincoln, oweth me 13/. i2f., of this I give 10/. to
mv executors, and the remainder to be divided amongst the
said William Atkinson's children. The rest of my goods to
Charles Deay, my son, whom I make sole executor. Wit
nesses — Charles Deay ; William Knight ; John Knight.
Proved at London, 3 November, 1651, by the executor, to
whom admin, was granted. [Orey 209.]
23 July, 1650. I William Denton, of Fillington/ gentle
man. My body to be buried in the parish church of Filling-
ton.^ To my son, William Denton, a piece of plate, 6 silver
spoons, and I silver bowl, etc. To my father 5/. To Ralph
Denton, Thomas Denton, Eliza Hewerine, and Isabella
Wright, my brothers and sisters, 20-f. apiece. To my mother
Williams 20f. To George Williams, John Williams, and Jane
WiUiams, mv brothers and sister, 20-f. apiece. To my
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nephew, Richard Welby, 20-f. To my wife Elizabeth my
house and aU my land in SkiUington until my son WiUiam
attain 21 vears, she paying only 20/. a year for his maintenance.
The residue of .my estate to my wife Elizabeth, whom I make
sole executrix, and she shaU pay 50/. apiece to such children
as she shaU have living by me, at their ages of 16 years.
And it is my desire that my brothers, George Williams,
William Williams, and nephew, Richard Welby, gentleman,
for the advancemant of the children that I have by
my wife, do sell the land in Bychfeild, securing to my
wife her jointure therein, — and whatsoever they shall do in the
premises to be allowed on, and their just charges therein and
their accompts to be taken de bene [sic] else and
when as I understand a sixth part of 100/.
not yet paid by my brother, Richard Williams,
gentleman, to my late brother, Charles Harington, clerk, as
part of his wifes portion as also a legacy of 20 marks now
due from John Harrington, gentleman, I desire my trustees to
call on them for such moneys as is due to me for my wife to
enable to pay such debts as I owe and legacies as I have given. ^
Witnesses — William Welby ; Jane Wiliams ; William
Ayscough ; Charles AUeyn ; Thomas Denton.
Proved at London, 16 June, 165 1, by the executrix, to
whom admin, was granted. [Grey 114.]
I April, 1650. I Thomas Dixon, of Coningsby, the
younger, sick. To my wife Frances and my daughter, 100/.,
and in case my wife marry again the said 100/. to be disposed
unto Frances my daughter; and if she do not marry again mv
wife Frances and my daughter to have the 100/. for ever.
To Alice Atkinson, my niece, daughter of Henry Atkinson, 2
ewes and lambs. To Elizabeth Scholey, daughter of Jane Walker,
2 ewes and lambs. To my eldest brother, Nevill Dixon, i mare,
which I bought of William Chreshley. To John Scholey, my
nephew, 4of. at his apprenticeship or at the age of 21 years.
To Thomas Scholey, my nephew, 1 sheep hagg and a lamb.
To Marie Spencer, my wifes sister, i sheep hagg. To mv
brother in law, WiUiam Dudicke, 35/. that 1 owe him'.
Executor— my father, Thomas Dixon. All the household
goods that was my wife's, before I married her, shall be restored
again to her at my decease. Witnesses — WiUiam Lounde ;
Henry Atkinson ; Lawrence Tayler.

^ This section of the will is obscure.

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Admin., with wiU annexed, granted 8 May, 1651, to Nevill
Dixon, the executor of the testator's father Thomas. [Grey
83.] Admin., with the will annexed, granted 19 July, 1652,
to Frances the relict, [Bowyer 208,]
5 April, 1 65 1. I Thomas Dixon, of Littlewood, in the
parish of Coningsby, [the elder], yeoman, sick. My bodv to
be buried in the church or chaiicel of Coningesbv, To my
daughters, Jane Walker and Mary Atkinson, 10/, apiece. To
John Scoley 5/., to be put in some suificient man handes for
the use of my said grandchild. To mv grandchild, Thomas
Scholey, 4.0s,, as is above said. To Elizabeth Scholev, mv
grandchild, 2as. as is above said. To Jane and Marv Walkei-,
my grandchildren, 20^. each to be paid into the hands of their
father, John Walker. To my grandchild, Alice Atkinson,
40f. to be paid into the hands of her father, Henry Atkinson.
To the poor of the parish of Coningsby 13^. 40?. To Mr.
William Skelton, minister, lO-f. for mv funeral sermon. To
Elizabeth Skill, my servant, 10s, To Edward Litherland, of
South Nauie [nV], ibi, los, which I do owe him. To Thomas
Wilson, of Billinguv, gentleman, 23/. which I do owe him.
Executors — Nevill Dixon, my own son, and William Dudicke,
my son in law, and the rest of mv goods unto them equally
betwixt them, Mv son, Nevill Dixon, to enter upon the farm
at Littlewood in the parish of Consbie. Witnesses — Henry
Atkinson ; Edward Litherland, his mark ; John Walker his
mark ; John Webb his mark.
Proved at London, 8 May, 165 1, by Nevill Dixon, one of
the executors, to whom admin, was granted. Power was
reserved to grant in like manner to William Dudicke, the
other executor. [Grey 83.]
16 November, 1645, I John Eley, of Donnington in parts
of Holland, husbandman, iMy body to be buried in the
churchyard of Donnington, To Rebecca Baker, my daughter,
wife of Thomas Baker, i messuage and I acre 3 roods of land
in Donnington, where now I live, during her life ; remainder
to Thomas Baker, their son, and to the heirs of his body ;
remainder to the heirs of the body of the said Rebecca ;
remainder to the right heirs of the said John Eley for ever.
To my said daughter Rebecca 3 roods of land, customary
lands holden of the manor of Monks Hall in Gosbertowne, for
her life ; remainder to Thomas Baker, their son, and to his
heirs for ever. The said messuage and I acre 3 roods and also

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the 3 roods of land lie between the lands of Anthony Hall,
gentleman, north, and the lands of Mr, Rothewell and the
heirs of EUis south, and abutteth upon North Fen east, and the
heirs of EUis and Cramcrbancke west. To Thomas Baker lo/. at
21 years, to be paid to his father and mother, Thomas and
Rebecca Baker, To Marv Baker, my daughter, wife of
Christofer Baker of Swineshead, 3 roods of land, customary
land holden of the manor of Monks HaU in Gosbertowne, for
her life ; remainder to Elizabeth their daughter and to their
heirs ; which land I purchased of Francis Dawson, and is now
in the occupation of Richard Wright, and lyeth in a place
called the Highfeild in Donnington, between the lands of the
heirs of George Obery north, and the lands of Scoly east and
west ; all which customary lands holden of Monks Hall in
Gosbertowne I surrender unto the hands of WiUiam Hawett,
a customary tenant of the said manor. To mv said daughter
Rebecca aU the household goods, etc. To Ann Cade, mv
kinswoman, 3/. To my godchildren, Rebecca wife of John
Harrison, Jony Dawson, and Alice Hardsman, 2J'. apiece. To
Edward Elye, my son, whom I make my executor, the rest of
my goods. Supervisor — William Howett, and I give him 4.S,
Witnesses — WiUiam Howett ; Thomas Howet.
Memorandum — 11 May, 1647 : To Thomas Baker and
Alice Elye, my grandchildren, 5/. apiece at 21 vears.
Witness — William Howett.
Proved 2 June, 1 65 1, by the executor, to whom admin, was
granted. [Grey 115.]
14 June, 1648. I Charles Empson, of Boston, gentleman.
My body to be buried in the chauncell of Boston near mv wife
and my brother, Mr, Francis Empson. To mv son, John
Empson, my mansion house, etc., the 2 pastures under it, and
2 pastures near a place called Robbin Walk, aU four containing
about 20 acres ; the dwelling house, with 10 acres under it,
and 20 acres of arable in the long field of Skirbeck, which I
purchased of Mr. Dytton, 2 acres there purchased of Mr.
Edward Barkham, and 7 acres of arable in the said field
purchased of Mr, Ascough, 18 acres of pasture purchased of
Mr. Dytton, 30 acres of pasture purchased of Mr. Stone and
his wife, sometime the land of Sir Edward Carr, the dweUing
house and lands I purchased of Mathew Holmes, aU lying in
Skerbeck, to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten
and for want of such heirs to my right heirs. To mv daughter'
Mary Empson, the half of my linen. To the poor' of Boston

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25/. To Elizabeth wife of Charles Rushworth, 10/. To the
wife of Mr. Edward Empson 40-f. to buy her a ring. To her
daughter zos. To the children of my late brother, Francis
Empson, 20s, apiece. To my brother Winter's eldest son 10/.
To my sister Whiteing 3/. 6s, Sd, To each of her children
20.f. apiece. To Mary wife of Stephen Apleby 10/ To mv
brother, William Empson, 5/. To my cousin, Mr. Richard
Metham, 3/. yearly for life. To my servant, Mary Kemp, 10/.
To the corporation of Boston 10/. to buy a piece of plate for
their own use. To Mrs. Jenkinson and Mrs, Dymocke 20/.
apiece. To Mr. Nayler, now minister of Boston, 40^. To
Mr. Anderson 40^. To his wife lOf. To Christopher
Beetson 5/. To William Hamond and his children 20f. apiece.
The rest of my goods to my son, John Empson, whom I make
executor. Supervisors — John Whitinge my son, and Joseph
Whiting, and I give them 20s. apiece to buy a ring.
To my sister Empson 10/. Witnesses — John Naylor; John
Cony. Proved at London, i December, 1651, bv the executor, to
whom admin, was granted. [Grev 238.]
23 Mav, 1650. I John Esington the elder, of Laughton in
the parish of Folkingham, husbandman. My bodv to be
buried in the churchyard of Folkingham. To George Essing-
ton, mv eldest son, 20f. To Nicholas Cliff, John Everet,
John Wright, and Thomas Cooke, my sons in law, 1213^.
apiece. To everyone of mv grandchildren, 12^. To Anne Lacy,
my wife's sister, and her 3 children, i2d. to each. To John
Esington, of Tattershall, i2d. The rest of my goods to Joane
Esington, my wife, and John Esington, my second son, my
son to have two thirds and my wife one third, whom I make
executors. Supervisors — John Saile ; Thomas Bennett, of
Folkingham, yeoman. Witnesses — Thomas Feod ; Lot Male ;
John Male.
Proved at London, 21 August, 1651, by John Essington, to
whom admin, was granted. [Grey 158.]
[No date]. I William Fitch, of East Rayson, draper, sick.
To the poor of East Rayson, 30^. To my mother 15/. yearly
for life, including my father's legacy of i ol. yearly, etc. To
my sisters Truthe and Mary xxx/. apiece. To my sister,
Frances Thompson, liij.f. iiijd. yearly for life. To my cousin,
John Nicholas, 20/. besides the 14/. I owe him. To my
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his other four children to each of them [sic] . Witnesses —
James Robinson ; Thomas NichoU. Executor— My brother,
John Fitch. Witnesses — James Robinson ; Thomas NichoUs.
Proved at London, 9 October, 165 1, by the executor,
to whom admin, was granted. [Grey 7.]
29 October, 1648. I Michaell Gardiner, citizen and vintener
of London. To Frances, my wife, one third of all my goods.
To mv son, Michael Gardiner, one other third of all my goods
at 21 years. To my said son Michaell 100/, at 21 years.
To six poor families in the parish of Greenford, where I was
born, 20f. to each familv. To Mr. John Birch 40.f. To
Mistres Blackmore 20s. To my brother, Henry Gardiner, 10/.
To my brother. Sir Thomas Gardiner, and my sisrer his wife,
40f. each. To John, Martin, Rebecca, Margarett the lady
Palmer, Elizabeth, Frances the lady Glemham, Mary, and
Anne, children of mv said brother. Sir Thomas Gardiner, 3/,
each. To my brother, Mr. Oliver Neve, and his wife 40^.
To my cousin, Mr. Thomas Hall, and Margarett his wife 40/.
each. To my nephews, Henry Gardiner and Robert Gardiner,
sons of my brother, Henrv Gardiner, 10/. each at 2X vears.
To Elizabeth, Judeth, and Marv, daughters of mv said brother
Henry, 10/. at 21 years or marriage. To Frances mv wife,
whom I make executrix, the rest of mv goods. To Frances
mv wife during her widowhood only, all mv lands, tenements,
etc., in Sutterton, co. Lincoln, and in Eling, co. Middlesex ;
remainder to Michael my son and the heirs of his body ;
remainder to my nephews, Michael Gardiner, John Gardiner,
and Martin Gardiner, sons of the said Sir Thomas Gardiner, and
to Henry and Robert Gardiner, sons of my brother Henry, and
to their heirs for ever. Witnesses — John Yonge ; Francis
Shepard. Proved at London, 15 October, 1 651, by the executrix to
whom admin, was granted. [Grey 186.]
10 August, 1 65 1. I Anthony Hodgkinson of Pinchbecke,
yeoman, sick. To the poor of Pinchbecke 20s. To Elizabeth
my wife 10 acres of pasture in Pinchbecke, parcel of a certain
pasture called WiUowe, which said 10 acres were sometime in
the tenure of Richard Jarrett, late of Pinchbecke, deceased
and now 8 acres of the said 10 acres is in my tenure and 2
acres thereof in the tenure of Thomas Ellin of Pinchbe'cKe to
hold to her the said Elizabeth, her heirs, and assigns tor ever.
{To be continued.)

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To my said wife the messuage wherein I now dwell, and the
land which I lately purchased of Thomas Captain Ogle, the
pasture which I lately purchased of John Burbage, all which
are in Pinchbecke, to hold to her and her assigns during her
life ; remainder to my brother, Thomas Hodgkinson, for his
life ; remainder to Thomas Hodgkinson, mv brother's son, and
to the heirs of his body ; remainder to Anthony Hodgkinson,
another of my brother's sons, and the heirs of his body ;
remainder to mv right heirs for ever. To my brother,
Thomas Hodgkinson, 8/., that he owes me. To Roger Mav
of Pinchbecke, my brother in law, mv white gelding. To
Elizabeth Pinger, daughter of John Pinger of Surfleete,
mv wife's sister's child, 10/. at 21 years or marriage. To
Elizabeth my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — John Pettis of Pinchbecke, gentleman,
I O-f, ; Richard Richardson of the same, yeoman, lO-f. Wit
nesses — Joseph Moore, m.d. ; Robert Boston ; John Ghamber-
layne. Proved at London, 27 November, 1651, by the executrix,
to whom admin, was granted. [7 Grey.]
8 ' April, 1 65 1. I Stephen Holte, of Great Hale,
yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of^
Great Hale. To my son, Titus Holte, 40/. ; and if he do not
return from the wars, my executor to pay out of it to the
5 children of William Holte and Richard Pell 40s. apiece.
To my kinswoman, Ann Young of Asgarby, 5s. To my
kinsman, Brvan Holt, 20x. To the poor of Great Hale bs. Sd.
To the poor of Little Hale 3^. ^.d. To Elizabeth my wife
the third of aU my lands, etc., for life, and 20/., etc. To my
daughter, Ann Pell, i2d. To my daughter in law, Bridgett
Holt, 12^. To my son, Stephen Holte and his heirs for ever
aU mv lands, etc., in Great Hale. To my kinsman, Robert
Burbage of Donnington in the parts of Holland, i quarter or
seame of barley. The rest of my goods to my son, Stephen
Holte, whom I make sole executor. Witnesses — Bridgett
Tipler, her mark ; Henry Walgrave, scriptor.
Proved at London, 8 November, 1651, by the executor, to
whom admin, was granted. [Grey 214.]
12 October, 165 1. I Thomas King, of Stamford, sick.
To mv sister Mary, wife of Edward Addison, 5/. out of money
owing to me bv mv brother, Robert King. To my brother
Francis 40X. out of money owing by my mother. To the poor
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4 parishes los. apiece. To my wife Sarah i little garden place
adjoining to a tenement lately purchased of WiUiam Lamb
(with Uberty of ingress and egress through the stable), also to
her the use of my stable until my son attain 21 years. The
rest of my goods to my wife, whom I make executrix.
Supervisors — -John Palmer and John Parsons the elder, and to
each of them 2.f. bd. to by them gloves. To my niece,
Elizabeth Palmer, 50/. To Robert Parsons 3/. To John
Parsons junior lOf. To Bridgett Parsons lOf. Witnesses —
George HiU ; James Seaton.
Proved at London, 9 December, 165 1, by the executrix, to
whom admin, was granted. [Grey 244.]
[No date.] I John Kingerbie, of Great Sturton, yeoman,
sick. My bodv to be buried in the churchyard of Great
Sturton. To Anne my wife 5/. yearly for life, to be paid by
my son Thomas out of my lands in Great Sturton and Hatton.
After her death 3/. of the said 5/. shall return to my son
Thomas, and 20f. yearly shall be paid to Henry, son of my son
Henry, and 20-f. vearlv to John Raunall, son of my daughter
Ann, during their lives ; and after their deaths, it shall return
to mv son Thomas. To Anne mv wife i cow, etc. To my
son Thomas all my land in Sturton and Hatton and to his
heirs male for ever ; remainder to my son Henry and his heirs
male for ever ; remainder to my son, Robert Kingerby and his
heirs male for ever ; remainder to mv son John Kingerbie, and
his heirs male forever ; remainder to my daughter, Anne Raunall,
and her heirs for ever. To mv grandchild, John Raunall, i-f.,
etc. To the poor of Great Sturton lOf. To Mr. Oliver and
his wife, 5-f. each. To my son Thomas, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — John Oliver ;
Alice Hardy, mark ; John Brackenborough, mark.
Proved at London, 5 February, i65c[-i], by the executor
to whom admin, was granted. [26 Grey.]
18 August, 1 65 1. 1 William Leverington, of Boston,
lynnen draper, sick. To my brother, John Leverington, my
messuage in Holt, co. Norfolk. To my sister, Rebecca the
wife of Humphrey Daye, my cottage on the west side of the
water of Boston, now in the occupation of William Cooke,
during her life, and after her decease to my said brother, John
Leverington. To my said brother Dale's eldest son 40/. To
Samuel Dowse, the youngest son of Robert Dowse, deceased,
all the land in Leake and Leventon, co. Lincoln, which I
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Prisilla his wife, after the decease of Elizabeth my wife,
Elizabeth and Samuel paying yearly out of the said lands unto
the said Prisilla 20s, during her life. To Elizabeth my wife
my messuage in Boston on the west side of the water, where I
now dwell, for her life, and after her decease to my said brother,
John Leverington, To Elizabeth my wife my cottage on the
west side of the water of Boston now in the tenure of John
Beecrofte, for her life, after the end of Mr, Tilson's lease, if
she keep a widow ; but if she marry, I give the said cottage
after the said lease to my said brother, John Leverington. To
Anne Dowse, now the wife of William Wright, the cottage
on the west side of the water of Boston now in the occupation
of Thomas Yerbouugh in consideration of a portion of 50/,
given unto her by her father, Robert Dowse, deceased, now in
my hands ; but if the said Anne or the said William Wright
do refuse the cottage for the said portion, then I give the said
cottage unto Elizabeth my wife to be by her sold for the
payment of the said portion. To Elizabeth my wife 7 acres
of -pasture in Boston on the west side of the water, which I
lately purchased of the Lady Carey, and 2 acres of pasture on
the west side of the water of Boston, which I purchased of Sir
Sutton Cony, knight, for her life, so long as she keep a widow,
and after her decease or day of marriage I give the said pasture
unto my said brother, John Leverington, To my father,
Richard Leverington, 10/, yearly out of the lands given unto
Elizabeth my wife, but if she marry again John Leverington
shall, pay the same out of the same. To the poor of Boston,
Lancaster, and Wisbech 40^. apiece. The rest of my goods
unto Elizabeth my wife, whom I make sole executrix.
Witnesses — Thomas Houldernes ; Thomas Cousens.
Proved at London, 28 November, 165 1, by the executrix, to
whom admin, was granted, [Grey 217,]
Memorandum that in or about the beginning of the month
of March, 1649, Ashton Manning, late of the parish of Belton
within the Isle of Axolme, deceased, having an intent and
purpose to dispose of and settle his estate by word of mouth,
did make and declare his last wiU and testament nuncupative
in manner and form following viz : — he being asked who
should be his heir or to that effect, said that his cousin,
Francis Thornton, should have aU that he had, and should be
his heir, in the presence and hearing of reliable witnesses the
said testator being at all and singular the premisses in his perfect
and sound minde and memory.

^6 ABSTRACTS OF
Administration, with wiU annexed, granted, 4 April, 1651,
to Francis Thornton, [Grey 70,]
9 October, 1650, I John Mumby, of Riby, gentleman,
sick. To John Mumby, my eldest son, all my lands in
Brocklesby and Great Limber, he paying to his mother Marie my
wife her third. To the 5 children of Henry Browne, my
brother in law, 5/. apiece at 21 years, viz, to John Browne,
Henry Browne, Thomas Browne, Marie Browne, and Dorothie
Browne. To John Mumby, son of WiUiam Mumbv, i ewe
and a lamb. To William Mumby, my uncle, i suit of apparel.
To Henry Browne, my brother in law, I suit of appareil. To
Riby, Great Limber, and Brocklesby 20-f, apiece for the poor.
To Mr. William Taylor of Riby, clerk, 20f. To James Hall
I pair of gloves. To his wife i pair of gloves. Supervisors —
Edward Goodyeare, gentleman, and John Tenney, yeoman, and
to each of them a gold ring, and to their wives one pair of
gloves apiece. The rest of my goods to Marie my wife, whom I
make sole executrix.
Proved at London, 12 February, i65o[-i], by the executrix,
to whom admin, was granted. [Grey 29.]
31 May, 1 65 1. I Grace Nabbs, of Folkingham, widow,
weak. To John Stonham, my eldest son, 10/., etc. To
Samuel Stonham, my second son. To Edward Nabbs, my
youngest son, i close of pasture called Kowells close with the
house upon it, in Stainby, also 5/, To Marie the wife of
Thomas Crowne, my daughter. To Thomas Crowne, my son
in law, I silver spoon and the 50/. I lent him. To my
grandchildren, Thomas Crowne, Marie Crowne, SamueU
Crowne, Susan Crowne, and Martha Crowne, 20/. equally
among them at 21 years. To Sarah Hough, my servant, 20s,
etc. To the poor of Folkingham 20^. The rest of my goods
unto my son, Benjamin Stonham, whom I make sole executor.
Witnesses — Samuell Male ; Henry Goodman ; John Sandy ;
Sarah Hough her mark.
Proved at London, 24 November, 1651, by the executor, to
whom admin, was granted. [Grey 220.]
21 January, i65o[-i.] I John Pearson, of Croxton,
yeoman, sick. To my youngest son, Thomas Pearson, and
his heirs for ever, at his age of 22 years, the house wherein
Thomas Sillsons now liveth, and all my ancient enclosure
beyond the said Sillsons house westward, also the Upper West
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said Upper West Leyes northward, the line begining at the
south end of Master Smithes headland, and so right up to the
hundred heads southward, and so much ground beyond the
hundred heads to be taken out of the upper plot at the west
side going southward half the length of the said plott, and so
much in breadth as will make the forementioned grounds 50
acres, on condition that the said Thomas pay unto his youngest
sisters, Frances and Mary, 46/. bs, Sd, apiece if they shall live
to the age of 21 years. To my eldest son, John Pearson, the
rest of my lands and houses, he paying unto his 2 youngest
sisters 92/. 13^. 40?. apiece at 21 years. To mv daughters,
Frances and Mary 140/. apiece at 21 years, paid by my sons
as above said ; and if either of them die before 21 years, the
survivor to receive 40/, more. If either of my sons die before
22 years, the survivor shall pay unto my daughters, Elizabeth
Spratt, Anne Parke, and Anne Harkesworth, or to their heirs,
10/, apiece. To my niece, Hanna Pearson, 8/ in consideration
of I cow and certain sheep which I received of her. The rest
of my goods unto Frances Pearson my wife, whom I make my
executrix. Proved at London, 6 May, 1651, by the executrix, to whom
admin, was granted. [Grey 93.]
2 May, 1 65 1. I Robert PeU, of Clee, husbandman, sick.
My body to be buried in the churchyard of Clee. To Jane
Beale, daughter of Henry Beale of Clee, my kinsman, 20/.
which Richard Grimoldby of Wealesby oweth me, and 10/.
more which is in Luke Elvinge hands. To Thomas Beale,
son of the said Henry, 5/,, and 40f. more which is in the hands
of George Wright of Thorpe, and i kine. To Edward Beale,
son of the said Henry, 8/. which is in Robert Dixons hands of
Humberstone, and i kine, at 21 years. To Herbert Wilkinson
of Great Coates 40^. To Anne Low 40^. To Jane Beale
all my pewter, etc. To Henry Beale of Clee, my kinsman,
aU the money Master John Pomphrett of Clee oweth me, and
all the rest of my goods, and I make him my executor.
Supervisors — Luke Elvige ; Thomas Portis. Witnesses —
Richard Broxholme ; Luke Elvige his mark ; John Portis his
mark. Proved at London, i November, 165 1, by the executor, to
whom admin, was granted. [Grey 221.]
12 January, ^649 [-50,] I Dennis Pepper, of Barton on
Humber, gentleman, weak. Debts to be paid— 58/. due to my

38 ABSTRACTS OF
son Dennis 14 July, 1650, which said money was put into my
cousin Marres hands in my name, but belongs to him ; 25/. due
to my son Dennis 14 July, 1650. To my son, Gilbert Pepper,
80/. out of that money due to me from my cousin Marre,
dwelling in King Streete, which is part of 208/. due to me
from him. To my son Dennis 46/, (the remainder of the said
208/,) To my son Dennis 34/. out ofthe 100/, due to me from
mv cousin Marr in 165 1. To my son George bol, out of the
said 100/, To my daughter, Honora Forster, 6/,, remainder
of the said 100/., and 6/, which is in the hands of my sons
Gilbert and Dennis. To my daughter Marie wife of Gilbert
Pepper 5/. which is in mv brother Thurstons hands, being laid
out for his daughter Miriam, To my grandchild, Magdalen
Pepper, 3/, To my grandchild, Katherine Obrey, 12/, to add
to the 8/. due from me, to be paid out of money due to me
from my cousin Marre, due in 1652. To my daughter
Susanna wife of doctor 'Worth 5/. out of the money due to me
from my cousin Marre in 1652. To each of my grandchildren
20f, apiece to be paid on receipt of the money due from my
cousin Marre 1652, at which time he is to pay me 56/. Rings
to my brother and sister Thurston, Marie and Miriam
Thurston, and my daughters Mary and Alice. To the poor
of Grove 5J. To the poor of Barton lO-f, To Bromley of
Burton. To Marie Cliffe 2s. bd. To mv daughter, Annabell
Obrey, 5/. 5f, lod. which is due to me by bond from William
Damper, If anv of my children die before their legacies be
paid, it shall be divided among my sons and daughters surviving,
viz, Gilbert, Dennis, George, Annaball, and Alice. Executor —
my son Dennis. Supervisors — my brother Thurston and my
son Gilbert, Witnesses — Thomas Thorpe; William Long;
Richard Cliffe junior.
Proved at London, 28 January, i65o[-i], by thc executor,
to whom admin, was granted. [9 Grey.]
27 October, 1 648. I Leonard Purley, of Falstrop, esquire.
My body to be buried in the parish church of Falstrop in the
place where my father lyeth enterred. To my son, Thomas
Purley 40/. yearly during his Hie, the first payment within 6
months after he shaU attain 21 years, I wiU that all mv stock,
viz. sheep, beasts, and horses, shall be sold, and the money
thereof issuing to be paid unto my said son Thomas together
with the use thereof according to the rate of bl. for the
hundreth, at 21 years. To my executrix the rent and profits
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my son Francis Purley shall attain 21 years, mv executrix to
bring up and educate my sons Francis arid Thomas until
Francis attain 21 years. To my executrix 20/, vearlv from
the time my son Francis attain 21 years until my son Thomas
attain the same age for the bringing up and education of mv
son Thomas, To Francis Purlev mv son all lands etc, in
the county of Lincoln at 21 years, to him and his heirs for
ever, he paying yearly the sum of 20/., as above specified, for
the education of mv son Thomas. To mv son Francis and
my executrix all my pewter, brass, linen, etc., to be equally
divided betwixt them. The rest of mv goods, to my wife,
whom I make executrix. Witnesses — Dragner Massingberd ;
Richard Stocklidgh,
Proved at London, 24 April, 1 651, by Margarett Purley, the
executrix, to whom admin, was granted, [Grey 72,]
23 April, 1651. I Thomas Seeker, of Grantham, innholder,
sick. To Edward Seeker my eldest son 200/,, etc., at 21 years ;
also all the land 1 bought of Sir Robert Tredwey in Hough
and Nelston [rectius Gelston], that part of my orchard which
I bought of my brother George Seeker, late the land of Mr,
Gibbons, abbutting upon Castiegate Street in Grantham, after
the decease of Anne my wife to whom I give the said lands for
her life. To Thomas and George Seeker, mv younger sons, 200/,
apiece, etc, at 21 vears. To my daughters Alice, Susan, Ann,
and Alice Seeker, 150/, at 20 years or marriage. To my
brother, George Seeker, 20.r. to buy him a ring. To my
brother Shorte and his wife 20f. apiece. To my aunt Hanson
I Of, My brothers, Mr, WiUiam Theinton and John
Theinton to be supervisors. To my cousin, Henry Hall, 20f.
My body to be buried in the church of Grantham. The rest
of my goods to Anne my wife, whom I make sole executrix.
Witnesses — WiUiam Thornton ; Joseph Bicliffe ; Henry Hall.
A Codicil added : To Mr. Edward 2bs. to preach my
funeral sermon. To mv sister, the wife of my brother George
Seeker, 20f. To mv aunt Hanson ^s. Witnesses — William
Thornton ; William Torrie.
Proved at London, 10 November, 1651, by the executrix,
to whom admin, was granted, [Grey 224,]
Saturday, 24 March, 1648-9, [Nuncupative Will.] Ralph
Signe, of Barton on Humber, yeoman. To Mary Read his
aunt, wife of Samuel Read of Barton, all his freehold land, etc,
in Barton, all his coppiehold land, etc., in Barton for the term

40 ABSTRACTS OF
of 80 vears, and all his goods, and he made her executrix.
Witnesses — John Atkinson ; Katherine AUinson her mark.
Proved at London, 21 November, 165 1, by the executrix, to
whom admin, was granted. [Grey 224.]
II July, 1650. Robert Stampe, cooper of London, at
present aboard the ship ' Welcome ' ofthe above said place, son
of Robert Stampe, yeoman of Ribie, co. Lincoln. To
Elizabeth Padey, daughter of Robert Pady, carpentar of
Lvmehowse, co. Middlesex, if she be not married, all my wages
upon the said ship from 14 January, 1650 [-1], this instant
being per month i/. i8f. etc The remainder to William Hum
phrey and Thomas Gibbes, marriners of the same ship. To my
father, Robert Stampe of Ribe, yeoman, the aforesaid goods if
Elizabeth Padev be deceased. To John Bulloch, chirugeon of
the same ship, my silver seal. Witnesses — William Humfery ;
Thomas Gibbes.
Proved 8 August, 1651, by Elizabeth Padey, to whom
admin, was granted. [Grey 165.]
25 November, 1650. I George Stowe, of Normanby in
the parish of Stow, gentleman, weak. My bodv to be buried
in the church of Stow. To Anne mv daughter the half of all
my land in Normanbie in the parish of Stowe. To Elizabeth
my wife for her life a moytie of the other moytie, that is a
fourth part of all mv lands, etc., in Normanby, on condition
that she pass the coppiehold land in Holland to my brother,
Robert Craven, and if she refuse to pass the said land, then my
brother Craven shall enter upon the said fourth part until the
said agreement be performed and no longer. To my youngest-
daughter Bridgitt the fourth part undisposed of at present, and
the other fourth part after her mother's decease, to her and her
heirs for ever. To the said Brigitt after the decease of her
mother all my lands, etc., in Harwicke in the parish of Torksey,
to her and her heirs for ever. To my wife half of all mv
household goods, and the other half to my daughter Brigitt.
All my personal estate unto Anne my daughter, whom I make
sole executrix. Supervisor — William Tomlinson. Witnesses
— Samuell Walton ; Samuell Marshall.
Proved at London, 17 May, 1651, by Anne Mason alias
Stowe, to whom admin, was granted. [Grev 97. J
The wiU of WiUiam Sutch, of East Rasen, draper, was
proved 9 October, 1651, by John Sutch. {Probate nAct Rook),
The will is not registered. {To be continued).

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26 January, 1650. I John Wardall, of Louth, shoemaker.
To Margaret my wife all my lands and leases during her life
and after her death I give to' Adam Wardall, my son, mv house
that I dwell in and my shopp with the malthouse, milne, and
milne house, with the fee farms of the kilne house, which I
wiU that Gilbert shall assign over to him and his heirs for ever.
To Edward Wardall, my son, my Hargaret close with the
lease in the east field, and also mv house that William Browne
and Standanought dweU in, to him and his heirs. To Gilbert
my Clappill close and the 2 tenements and mv lavth, to him
and his heirs for ever. To every grandchild that I have 20/,
To Abraham 13/. bs, Sd,, and Jane Wardall to have her money
that he oweth her paid out of it by my executors. To
Elizabeth, Jane, and Sarah 5/, apiece to buy them everyone a
cow. ,To my daughter Hall. To Joan Hall my little ring.
To Abraham my big ring. To old Jane lOf. To the poor of
Louth 40J. To Margaret my wife all my silver plate. The
rest of my goods to Edward and Gilbert my sons, whom I
make executors. Witnesses — Richard Blakelyn ; William
Coney, his mark.
Proved at London, 12 May, 1651, by the executors, to
whom admin, was granted. [Grey 102.]
15 December, 1650. I Peregrine West, of Louth,
singleman. To my mother Kilburne 100/. to be paid into the
hands of my uncle, John North. And if my father in law, Mr.
Kilborne, shall at any time endeavour to recover the said money
to himself then the 100/. is to remain to my said uncle to do
therewith as he shall think fitt. To my father Kilburne 20s,
To my aunt Skelton 20/. To my sister, Mary Fainsfeild, 10/.
To my brother Fainsfeild 20^. To the 3 children of my
brother and sister Fainsfeild, that is Anne, Samuell, and Mary,
20-f. apiece at 21 years. To mv brother William Kilburne,
and my sisters Ursula Kilburne and Magdalen Kilburne, 10/.
apiece at 21 years. To my aunt Wilson 5/. To my uncle,
John North, 5/. To my aunt North 20-f. To mv cousin,
John North, their son, zos. To my sister, Anne West, 5/.
To Sir Charles BoUes 20^., and Mr. John BoUes, his son, 20s,
To my cousin, John Obey, son and heir of Thomas Obey,
deceased, 50/. at 21 years. To my uncle Tupholme 20^. To
Mr. Barkwith 20f. To Mr. Gray 40X. for preaching my
funeral sermon. To the poor of Louth 3/., and of Alvingham
40y. The rest of my estate to my brother, whom I make sole
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42 ABSTRACTS OF
and then and not otherwise I appoint my uncle, John North,
executor, and do give him aU my lands, etc. Witnesses —
Francis Barkwith, clerk ; WiUiam Kilborne; Anne Kirby.
Proved at London, 12 May, 1 65 1, by John North the sole
executor, to whom admin, was granted. [Grey 102.]
3 December, 1650. I Hamond Whitchcott of Dunston,
knight, sick. To my younger children my undisposed of
estate. To my eldest son, Edward Whitchcott, and his heirs
for ever my manor of Dunston, the rectory of Dunston, with
all mv estate in anv other lands, etc., in Dunston or
Meatheringham, on consideration of his paying aU my debts,
and settling upon John Whichcott, my second son, one annuity
of 20/, issuing out of the said lands in Dunston or his other
lands in Harpswell ; also to Robert Whichcott, my youngest
son, one other annuity of 40/, issuing as abovesaid. Likewise
mv son Edward to find good securities for my daughter Jane
for the payment of 600/, unto her at her marriage or 24 years,
and in the interval for her maintenance to pay unto her yearly
40 marks. But in case my son Edward refuse to be my
executor or fail in performance ofthe same, I do hereby give and
bequeath the said manor,. rectory, land, and premises in Dunston
and Metheringham unto my son in law, Sir John Rodes, and my
son, William Whichcott, and their heirs for ever in trust, but
they may sell the same for payment of my debts and for the
use of my younger children before named, and dispose the
residue of the purchase money as foUows : to my daughter
Jane 200/. ; to my wife 200 marks ; to my younger child^-en
the remainder to be equally divided. In case my executor
receive during the life of my wife a recompense fiom the
ParUament for my losses and sufferings mentioned in my
petition depending before them, then out of that money my
wife to receive 200 marks. To my two grandchildren,
Godfrey Rodes and Samuel Whichcott, 20 nobles each. To
my other grandchildren 40J, each. To all mv servants with
me now one years wages. To Christopher Timberland one
and a half years wages. To William Jackson 30-f. who
receives no wages from me. The plate, etc. which I have as
a legacy from my sister whereto claim is made on behalf of my
cousin, Rochester Carr, to remain in my executor's hands until
the right thereto be determined. To my son Edward if he be
my executor the debt of 500/. which he' oweth me, and which
ought to have been paid at May Day 1664, and other like debt
of 500/. due from him May Day next. All my estate, goods,

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etc., to my son, Edward Whichcott, and I do make him my
sole executor. To my friend Mr. Reyner x\s. Super
visors — My son in law. Sir Edward Rodes, and my good
friend, Mr. Thomas Dowse, and to each of them for their
pains 20 nobles. Witnesses — Thomas Dowse ; Christopher
Timberland. Proved at London, 17 May, 1651, bv Edward Whichcott,
to whom admin, was granted. [Grey 102.]
24 February, 1 650-1. I William Wight, of Boston, merchant,
weak. To my son, Daniell Wight, and his heirs f^or ever my
house and tenement at the Goate in Boston, and 2 acres of
pasture in Skerbecke which I bought of Mr. William Wybard
of London. To mv son, Thomas Wight, and his heirs for
ever all my lands in Halton Holdgate. To my daughter,
Elizabeth Wight, and her heirs for ever my house in Bargate
in Boston which I bought of John Scheishey of Sweinshed.
To Ellen my wife my new dwelling in Boston, all my land in
Friccston, and the rest of my estate, and I make her sole
executrix. Witnesses — John Atkyn ; Bankes Anderson ;
Robert Harrison.
Proved at London, 28 November, 1651, by the executrix,
to whom admin, was granted. [Grey 228.]
22 November, 1650. I Richard Wildbore, of Surflett,
husbandman, sick. To Margaret my wife 40/,, and all the
household stuff except two beds, etc. To John Wildborne,
my youngest son, 20/., and I gray mare, i foal, and a filly 2
years of age. To Marv my eldest daughter, Anne my
daughter, and Alice my youngest daughter, 10/. apiece at 21
years or marriage. To John Manton's 2 children, Elizabeth
and Jane, i heyfer. The rest of my goods to William my
son, whom I make sole executor. Witnesses — Richard Tilson ;
John Puicye ; Henry Malsman ; John Wildbore ; Nicholas
Maltman. Proved at London, 30 May, 1651, by the executor, to whom
admin, was granted. [Grey 102.]
14 April, 1 65 1. I Theophilus Wright, of Boston, clothier,
weak. Mv executors to sell all that messuage in Boston, on
the east side of the water caUed ' greate head,' in the tenure of
Joseph Cosen, after the decease of my mother, Awdry Wright,
she having an estate therein during her life ; the money to be
divided as follows : to my brother, Robert Wright, i part, and
to mv sisters, AUce, Elizabeth, Mary, and Awdry Wright, i

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Other part apiece. To my brother in law, William MaUory,
20/. out of the 40/. given me bv thc will of my grandfather,
John Wright, late of Boston, gentleman, deceased, -which is
ordered to be paid me by my uncle, Theophilus Wright, out
of the lands now in the tenure of Christopher Coxall and
others in Boston. The rest of my goods to my mother, Awdry
Wright, and to my brother in law, William MaUory, whom I
make executors. Witnesses — Samuell Woodliffe ; Thomas
Cosen. Proved at London, 22 September, 165 1, bv William
MaUory, to whom admin, was granted. [Grey 179.]
14 February, 1650-1. I Charles Wright, of Nettleton,
yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Caster. To Elizabeth PhiUipson of Nettleton, my onlv
sister, my house which I bought of Thomas Whelpdale, and
now live in, and also my other house which I bought of John
Burton, for her life. And if her husband, John PhiUipson,
shall out live her, he shall enjoy the said houses during his life.
To the poor of Caistre, where I was born, the house I now
live in and bought of Thomas Whelpdale, after the decease of
John PhiUipson and his wife. To the poor of Nettleton the
house which I bought of John Burton, wherein James
Bradshaw now liveth, after the decease of mv brother and
sister aforesaid. My will is that the rents of these houses shall
be yearly disposed of unto the most needy people of the said
town. To Jane Benson my servant, daughter of Hugh Benson,
late of Nettleton, deceased, 2/. 6f. Sd. To Ellie Carr,
daughter of Peter Carr, 13J. 40?. To Thomas Greene, son
of George Greene, 13^. 4^. To Susanna Osgodby, daughter
of Anthony Osgodby, 13J. ^.d. To Mary Bradshaw, daughter
of WiUiam Bradshawe of Nettleton, 13-f. ^d. To Elizabeth
Easton, wife of Thomas Easton of Middle Rasine, 2/. To
WiUiam Smith of Nettleton a bill or obligation of 20f. The
rest of my goods uiito Elizabeth PhiUipson, my sister, whom I
make my sole executrix. To Thomas Redman of Nettleton
10/. to be distributed equaUy amongst his 4 children, viz. to
each of them 2/. loj. apiece. Witnesses — ^John Borstal], clerk ;
John Browne ; Roger Bradshaw ; William Smith, his mark.
Debts owing to the testator for which he hath no bond :
Thomas Redman of Nettleton 5/; Ruth Upsall of Caister, widow,
1 1, bs. ; John Ostler of Caster 15^. ; Nicholas Elston of Caster
i/. 5f. ; William Blowe of Caister 19^. ; Elizabeth Greene of
Caster ibs, ; Thomas Jacklyn of Nettleton los.-, John
Garnett of Nettleton 2s,; Thomas Whelpdale of Nettleton ll.

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Proved at London, 6 May, 1651, by the executrix, to whom
admin, was granted, [Grey 102,]
12 May, 165 1. I Lawrence Caldwall, of Thorganby,
esquire, weake in body. My body to be decently interred in
the parish church of Thorneganby. To Ann Ely, my daughter,
20/. To my godson, Lawrence Eley, 30/. to be bestowed on
his education. To my son, Lawrence Caldwall, if hee take
good courses 20/, To my sonne, Richard Caldwall, 20/. To
my son, Robert CaldwaU, 30/. to preferr him anew or send him
beyond seas. To my daughter, Bridgett CaldwaU, 30/. To
Elizabeth Caldwall, my wife, 50/, a year during her life out of
two farms in Would Newton, the one of them now in the
tenure of Richard Stephenson, and the other of Christopher
Lakes, or 40/. a vear during her life out of the same lands as
aforesaid and diett and lodging at Thorganby so long as she
pleaseth to live with my son, William Caldwall, in liew and full
satisfaction of her thirds ; also all my household goods. To
Martha Damford bl, vearlv during her life out of my lands in
Thorganbv, provided she come not to Thorganby to trouble
my heire or executor there. To Anne Stapleton, my wives
kinswoman, 20/. To Vincent Crispe, my man, 10/. To Elias
Petly, clerke, 50J. To James Tyres lOf. To Robert
Warraner ior. To my mother in law, Mrs. WiUoughby
Shepheard, if she be living at my death 10/. To her husband
the minister 5/. To the poor of Sherleby 40J. To the poor
of Would Newton 40s, To thc poor of Thorganby 20s.
Executor and residuary legatee — William Caldwall, my son ;
he to pay all bequests made by the will of William Caldwall,
my father, deceased, as well as by this my will. To Robert
Houlder, clerke, 20s, To Timothy Welfitt, clerke, 20f. To
Thomas Micklethwaite 40J, Supervisors — Elias Petly, clerke,
and Thomas Micklethwait. Witnesses — Elias Petly ; Robert
Houlder ; Timothy Welfitt ; Thomas Micklethwaite,
Proved ig June, 165 1, by the executor, to whom admin.
was granted. [Grey 113.]
I May, 1652. I Thomas Adkins, of Hanbeck, co. Line,
gent, sick. To my brother, Robert Adkins, and my brother
Yates and their heirs for ever my manor of Hanbeck and
houses etc. in Hanbeck and WiUisford, they to seU the land and
the money to be divided in 7 parts ; and I give my wife i part ;
to Martiri Adkins, my eldest son, 2 partes at 21 years ; to
George, Thomas, and Middlemore, my second, third and
fourth sons, and Cesily my daughter, 1 part apiece. To

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Robert Adkins and Richard Yates lo/, each. All
the rest of my goods and money due unto me to Cicely
Adkins, my wife, whom I make executrix. Witnesses —
Richard Frewin ; Josias Watson ; Martin Adkins,
Proved at London, 8 July, 1652, by the executrix, to whom
admin, was granted, [Bowyer 196.]
29 June, 1 643, I Nicholas Archer, of Hustropp [ Hasthorpe],
in the parish of Willoughby, yeoman. To Nicholas Skegnes,
my grandchild [under 21] and his heirs of his body lawfully
begotten my manor of Mote alias Leak Mote in Leake, co.
Lincoln, and all my other lands, etc, in Leake or elsewhere in
CO, Lincoln, which I purchased of William Hunston, gentle
man, and Edward Hunston, gentleman, son and heir apparent
of the said William ; and in default of such issue, remainder
in tail male successively to Hamond Archer, son of my brother
Theodore Archer, Christopher Archer, eldest son of my brother
Nathaniel Archer, Nicholas Archer, son of my said brother
Nathaniel, Richard Archer, son of the said Nathaniel, John
Archer, son of my brother Lyon Archer, and Henry Archer
another son of the said Lyon ; remainder to my brothers,
Nathaniel and Theodore Archer, and their heirs for ever. To
the sons of my brother Nathaniel Archer, andto John and Henry
sons of mv brother Lvon Archer 50/, apiece. To my brothers
Nathaniel and Theodore the rent and profits of my said lands
until my grandson attain 21 years. To Christopher, Nicholas,
and Richard Archer, sons of mv brother Nathaniel, and
Hamond Archer, son of my brother Theodore, 50/. apiece at
21 years. To everyone of the children of mv brother Lyon,
deceased, 3/. apiece. To my daughter, Amye Archer, 5/. To
my sister, Katherine Fawvell, 5/, To Faith Bayly 5/, To
my sister Archer of Reston 20f. to buy her a ring. To mv
nephew, Nicholas Burwell, 3/, bs, Sd, at 21 vears. To Philip
Burwell 3/. bs. Sd, at 21 years. To Anne Brumpton, my
kinswoman, 40^, To every of her sisters lOf. apiece. To
Roger Farnells, gentleman, 20f. for a ring. To the poor of
Toynton St, Peter 20f,, and of Toynton AU Saints lOi,, and of
Welton next Dunholme 5^., and of Heighington lOf. To mv
brothers, Nathaniel and Theodore Archer, whom I make my
executors, 10/. apiece for their pains. To mv nephews,
Christopher Archer, Nicholas Archer, Richard Archer,
Hamond Archer, John Archer, Henry Archer, Nicholas
Burwell, and Philip BurweU. To every of the servants of my
brothers Nathaniel Archer and Theodore Archer I2d, apiece.
Supervisor — Mr. John Cock, and for his pains 5 marks.

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Witnesses— Richard PearshaU ; Edward Sands ; William
Tingcomb ; Thomas Sutton ; Elizabeth Clayton, her mark.
Proved at London, 31 May, 1652, bv the executors, to
whom admin, was granted. [Bowver 108.]
22 April, 1652. I Thomas Arden, of Consbv [Coningsby],
yeoman. My body to be buried in the parish churchyard of
Consby. To my wife my land at Wakit, 3/. a year, George
Dikes Uving in it ; "also my land in Horne Castle with
the leaselands and farmeings ; my free lands (Henrv Rige
farmeing the lease that is between us) ; this I give my wife for
the maintenance of my daughter, Anne Pain, and her child,
Richard Payne, the lands falling to him after my wife's
decease. To my wife 7 cows, 3 steers and 2 oxen and a mare
and a foal, and I make her executrix. Supervisor — my wife.
Witnesses — William Sweete; John Brimley, his mark; 'WiUiam
Pattwell, his mark ; William Wrenn, his mark.
Proved at London, 12 July, 1652, by the executrix, to
whom admin, was granted. [Bowyer 196.]
2 May, 1651. I Thomas Armsted, of Obthorpe in the
parish of Thurleby, gentleman, sick. My body to be buried
in the parish church of Thurleby. To my wife, Alice
Armstead, 20/. yearly for life, etc. To Bridget Armstead, my
son Thomas' wife, 20/. To Bridget Armstead, my grandchild,
200/. at 21 years. To Mary Armstead, my grandchild, her
sister, 150/. at 21 vears. To Elizabeth Armstead, mv grand
child, 100/. at 21 years. To Thomas Armstead, my grand
child, all my houses and lands in Thurleby, at 21 vears ; also
aU my houses and lands in Obthorpe after thc death of his
father and mother ; also a lea in the fields of Wilstropp. To
my cousin, Anne Clifford, of Stampford, 20.f, To the poor of
Thurleby 5/. To William Baker, our minister, 20-f, To my
said grandchild, Thomas Armstead, all my wood grounds in
Obthorpe and Thurleby, at 21 years to enter upon the woods
of Thurleby, and upon that in Obthorpe after his father's and
mother's decease. The rest of my goods to my son, Thomas
Armstead, whorn I make executor. Witnesses — William
Baker, clerk ; Nicholas Birgman, his mark.
Proved at London, 6 February, 165 1-2, by the executor, to
whom admin, was granted. [Bowyer 17,]
9 September, 1650. I WiUiam Atkinson, of Ludford
magna, chandler, sick. My body to be buried in the parish
church or churchyard of Ludford magna. To Anne my wife
8/. yearly during her life ; for this my executor shall let to use
100/., and after the death of my wife the said 100/. to be
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Edward, and Lawrence, and my daughter Anne. To Anne
my wife i milch cow, etc. To WiUiam Atkinson, my eldest
son, 50/. ; and to everyone of his children 3/, 6s, Sd,, except
to his daughter Bridgett 20s, To my son, John Atkinson,
10/., and to everyone of his children 3/, 6f. Sd, To my
daughter Anne 30/, and i ewe and iamb. To her daught''er
3/, 6i. Sd, and I ewe and lamb. To the son of my daughter
Anne 10/, and i ewe and lamb. To my son Lawrence 100/,
at 21 years. To my sister, Jane Atkinson, ll, bs, Sd, To my
sister Anne ^s. To my man, Thomas AUenby, 20f, To Mr.
John Nuttall, minister of Burgh upon Baine, f-f. The rest of
my goods to mv son Edward, whom I make executor. To
my brother, Robert Atkinson, 20f. Witnesses — [ohn Nuttall,
clerk ; John AUenby, his mark ; John Pratt, his mark.
Proved at London, 20 February, 1651-2 (English style), by
the executor, to whom admin, was granted. [Bowyer 19.]
3 April, 1 651. I Charles Bandrad of the Levill within the
parish of Belton in the Isle of Axholme, husbandman, sick.
My body to be buried in the churchyard of Lantoft [rectius
Sandtoft] in parish of Belton. To mv wife, Noell Bandrad,
half of all my goods and half of the farm where I live. To
my heirs, brethren and sisters' children, the other half of all my
said goods and farm. Supervisors and guardians — Asanbar
Sarrett and James Lyenard of the Levill in parish of Thorne,
CO. York, husbandman. To the poor of Santoft 2/, Witnesses
— W, Berchett, pastor ; Jean BegerioU ; John Amory,
Proved 23 April, 1652, by Noell Bandrad, the relict oi
Charles Bandrad, to whom admin, was granted. [Bowver 69,]
15 August, 1652, I Timothy BiUington of Alhallowes,
Stamford, baker. To the poor of the town of Stamford 20s,
To my son, Edward Billington, and mv daughter, Alice
BiUington, 60/. apiece at 21 years. If both these my children
die before 21 years of age, I bequeath of their money to
all my own brothers' and sisters' children 80/., equally divided.
To my 3 brothers, John, Thomas, and Robert Billington, the
lease made to me by them of 16 acres of arable land in the
fields of Stamford for the term of 7 years. To Anne mv wife
my house called Blacke Hall, also one little close called Coyes
Close in the Northfield of Stamford, containing i acre, to her
and her heirs for ever. The residue of my goods to my said
wife, whom I make sole executrix. Witnesses — John
Newman ; Edward BiUington ; Henry Greene ; Richard
Prior ; Francis Still, his mark.
Proved at London, 14 September, 1652, by the executrix,
to whom admin, was granted. [Bowyer T78.I

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6 December, 1651. I Bridgett Boll, of Utterby, spinster,
sick. To Martha Bilsby my niece. To Thomas Bilsbv, son
of -Charles Bilsby, deceased, 20/. at 21 years. To Bridgett
BoU daughter of my brother, John BoUe, of Louth, gentleman,
40/. at 21 years or marriage. To Jane BoUe and Elizabeth
BoUe, daughters of the said John BoUe, 5/, at 21 vears or
marriage. To John Boll and Charles BoUe, sons of the said
John, 5/. at 21 years. To Charles Doughty, of Worleby, my
nephew, 20/., 15/. of this being in consideration ofthe abate
ment I had of Mr George Langton of Oxcombe. To Edward
Doughty, brother of the said Charles, 30/. To John Doughty,
my nephew, 30/. To Mrs Doughty, 30/. To Margaret aiid
Mary Doughty, my nieces, 60/, each at 21 years or marriage.
To Anne Doughty daughter of my nephew, Charles Doughty,
5/. paid as aforesaid. To Marv Hunt, my niece, 10/. To my
cousin, Elizabeth Ely, of Utterby. To Bridgett Ely, mv
goddaughter. To my nieces, Mary and Katherine BoUe, of
Thorphall. To mv cousin, Thomas Elv, of Utterbv, mv
diamond ring. 20f., or a ring worth 20.f., to each of the
following — Sir Charles BoUe, knight ; my brothers, John and
Edward BoUe ; my cousin, John BoUe, of Thorphall ; my
sister Cracrofte ; my goddaughter, Bridgett Cracroft ; my
cousins, Katherine Houson, Elizabeth Robinson, and Katherine
Palmer. To the poor of Utterby and Rucland. To my
nephew, Robert Doughty, whom I make executor, the rest of
my goods. Supervisors — my brother, John BoUe ; and my
cosen Eley. Witnesses — Thomas Eley ; Martha Billsby.
Proved at London, 4 June, 1652, by the executor. [Bowyer
125.] 17 February, 1 65 1 [-2]. I George Boulton, ofTylehouse
Beck, in the parish of Bardney, gentleman, sick. My body to
be buried in the church or churchyard of Bardney. To my
wife AHce all the lease and tythe of my farm caUed Tylehouse
Beck, etc, 21 milch cows, a bull, 6 oxen, 4 steeres, I baye
paceing mare, i black mare now lame, 1 other black paceing
mare with her fiUv foal, with 4 other steers, 4 other cows, 20
ewes and lambs, the last named being in my farm in Osgarby
Dayries, and 150/, ; and also 20/, yearly out of my lands in
Mintin alias Minting. To Alice my eldest daughter 400/.
To Marv my youngest daughter 300/. To my brother William
Boulton of Well, clerk, 20/. To George Osney and Richard
Osney, my grandchildren, 20/. each. To WiUiam Langley of
Osgarby Dayries its. 8d., etc. To William Boulton, my

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servant 26f, at 21 years. The .rest of my goods to my son,
James Boulton, whom I make executor. Witnesses — Giles
Fleming of Waddingworth, clerk ; Alice Boulton ; William
Langley ; Mary Boulton.
Proved at London, 4 May, 1652, by the executor. [Bow
yer 97.]
I Edward Brand, of the-|town Jof Marston, yeoman, sick.
Mv body to'jbe buried in the church of Marston. Executor —
Leonard Sicker. To'my'grandchild, WiUiam Brand, my land
at 21 years ,• and until he come of age, 20 nobles yearly, and 5
marks yearly to his mother. To my grandchild, Mary Sicker,
the Gosse Cloase at Barson feild side, and the house and yard
that Grace'^Cattlin lives in, and all my^houschold goods. To
my grandchild, WiUiam Brand, the rest of my land which is
in lease, when it is out. To my 2 sisters I Of. apiece. To
them children that Ifarh uncle to halfcrowns apiece. To the
poor of Marston 5^. Supervisors — Thomas Goodbarne ;
Thomas Slote. Witnesses — Thomas Daulton ; John Robson.
Proved at London, 27 May, 1652, bv'the executor. [Bow
yer 97.]
20 May, 1652. I WiUiam Brombv, of Barton upon Hum
ber, yeoman, sick. To my son Thomas 40/. at 21 years or
marriage. '. To my daughters Elizabeth, tThomasin, Alice,
and Anne, 40/, each at 21 years or marriage. To
Elizabeth and Thomasin 5/., or 5/. worth of household
goods. To my sister, Grace Johnson of Ferribie, i cow caUed
Browny, and an ewe and a iamb. To Thomas Cooke, of
Ferribie, a branded fleet quee. To William Scott, my servant,
and Jony Scott, his mother, halfacrown apiece. To everyone
of my sister Grace her children bs, Sd, To the«',poor of
Barton town lO-f. To Mr Pepper for preaching at my burial
lOf. The^^rest of my goods to my wife, Ursula Brombie, whom
I make executrix. Supervisors — Philip Benton ; Anthonie
HaU. Witnesses — Gilbert Pepper ; Philip Benton,'^his mark ;
Anthony Hall ; Richard Cliffe, notary public.
Proved at London, I November,) 1652, bv the executrix.
[Bowyer 192.]
7 November, 1651. I Thomas Burley, of Scremby, gentle
man, sick. To my son in law, Lieutenant Coloncll Rudgeley,
I shott wheel, and 5,;. to buy him a pair of cordevant gloves,
etc. To Jane Rudgeley, his wife, ior. to buy her a ring.
To Bridgett Thorie, my grandchild, 10s, to buy her a ring.

LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS. 5I
To George Wright, my son in law, a suit of appareil, etc.
To Elizabeth Wright, his wife, i great red chest, my gold
ring, etc. To Roger GosUn, my son in law, i black suit, etc.
To Susan Goslyn, his wife. To my daughter Naomy, my
green press, etc. To my daughter Anne. To Burley
Wright, my grandchild, my best desk, the ring in my care,
etc. To EHzabeth 'Wright ; Anthony Goslyn ; Thomas
Goslyn, his brother ; my cousin Mr Nathaniel Notingham ;
Mr Roger Farnolds ; John Spring ; Michaell Resbv ; iny
sons in law, George Wright and Roger Goslyn, To Daniell
Letsham, of Scremby, for preaching my funeral sermon io.f.,
and for writing my will 5^, to buy him a pair of gloves. To
the poor of Scremby loj, AU the money owing from Scroope
Snoden, of Scremby, gentleman, and the residue of my goods
to be divided between my 4 daughters namely Elizabeth,
Susanna, Naomie, and Anne, Executor — George Wright,
my son in law. Supervisor — my son in law. Lieutenant
Colonel Rudgeley, 'Witnesses — Daniell Letsham ; Griffith
Letsham. To my sister Blacke 2s, bd, to buy her a pair of
gloves. Proved at London, 5 April, 1652, by the executor. [Bow
yer 70.]
II May, 1652. I Henry Caldecott, of Bekring,
gentleman. My body to be buried in the parish
church of Holton in Bekring. To the pbor of Holton in
Bekring 40^. To the poor of Holme and Basingfeild, co.
Nottingham, 40X. as followeth — William Harrison and his
family 5^. ; Roger Quinborow and his family 5-f. ; Anne Beane
2S. 6d,, and if she die before me, her grandchild, Margaret
WiUoughby, the said 2-f, bd, ; Thomas Marshall and his family
2f. bd, ; Anthony Truman 2s, bd. ; Richard Duke 2f. 6d, ;
widow Wheately, of Gamston, zs. bd. To Walter Humphrey,
son of Roger Humfrey, of Cedgrave, deceased, 2Qs, To Frances
daughter of widow Moore 10s, To widow Moore and the rest
of her children 2-f. bd. To Margaret Brookwell, wife of Martin
BrookweU, and her children 2o.f. To everyone of my servants
with me when I die i quarter's wages. My son and heir,
Lund Caldecott, shall pay to my wife yearly for her Hfe 20/., he
to find her diett and fireing as long as it please her to live with
him; and if she go away and live elsewhere he shall pay unto
her 40/. yearly as long as she continue a widow. If she marry
again he shall pay her 20/. yearly for her life. To my son in
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wife to either of them los. To my godson Henry Greathead,
eldest son of my said son and daughter lo/. at lawful age. To
my grandchild, Edward Greathead, ior. To my daughter,
Anne Caldecott, aU the rents of my lands in Codgrave for lo
years from 25 March, 1648, if Henry Henshaw my grandchild
shall so long Hve ; and in case he die, I give the said Anne
and her heirs all my lands in Cedgrave according to a feoffment
in trust made by me to Gervase and Francis Whitehead, To
the said Anne 100/. at marriage, if she marry with the consent
of my son, Lund Caldecott, and my son in law, Edward
Henshaw, To my son in law, Edward Henshaw, 10/, To
my grandchild, Henry Henshaw, in lieu of 3 cows, 2 calves,
and I swine which came to me from Fledburgh, 20/, To my
godson Caldecott son of Robert Caldecott, 20s, To John
Holland, my servant 3/ To my sister, wife of Anthony
Bennett, of Granby, the ill, los, he oweth me. The rest of
my goods to my son Lund, whom I make my executor. To
Mr William Chebsey, parson of Holton in Bekring, 20f.
provided he shall give leave to my son in law, Edward
Henshaw, to preach my funeral sermon and interre my body
in his parish church of Holton in Bekring. If he refuse, the
said 20s, shall be divided amongst 10 of the poorest widows in
Holton. Supervisors — Mr Richard Osney 40-f ; and my son
in law, Edward Henshaw,
Proved at London, 6 September, 1652, by the executor,
[Bowyer 233.]
12 May, 1644, I Simon Chapman, of the parish of St
Swithin in the city of Lincoln, maister, sick. My bodv to be
buried in the parish church of St Mary Magdalen in the close
of Lincoln, near my wife. To my cousin, Thomas Westerne,
and his 3 children, namely Thomas, Richard, and Elizabeth
Westerne, I OJ. apiece. To Edward Sherriffe, my brother in
law, 12^, The rest of my goods unto Hugh Chapman and
Alice Chapman, my son and daughter, whom I make executors
and if either of them die before 21 years unmarried, each of
my said cousin Thomas Westerne his children their legacies to
be made up to 3/, 6f, Sd. apiece. Supervisor — Thomas
Westerne, my said cousin, and I appoint him guardian unto my
children. Witnesses — Dorothie Tayler, her mark ; Elizabeth
Watkins, her mark ; W, Tayler.
Proved at London, 2 July, 1652, by the executors. [Bow
yer 203.]

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17 March, i65i[-2.] I Daniel Coddington, of Grantham,
feUmonger, sick. To my son, John Coddington, i68/. To
my wife, Bridgett Coddington, i tenement in Grantham, which
I lately purchased of Myles Chambers, for her life, with
remainder to my son John Coddington and his heirs and if he
die without issue, to Mary Coddington and her heirs. To
Mary Coddington, my daughter, 40/. at marriage. The
remainder of my goods to Bridgett my wife, whom I make
executrix. Supervisors— Mr WiUiam Parkins rhe elder ; Mr
WiUiam RastaU. To WiUiam Parkins the younger f-f.
Witnesses — William Parkins, junior ; George Har"dacres ;
John Osborne.
Proved at London, 7 July, 1652, by the executrix. [Bow
yer 203,]
14 February, i65i[-2,] I Rachell Covell, of Burgh in the
Marsh, widow, sick. To mv eldest daughter. Amy Wolby, and
her daughter, RachaeU Wolby ; my second daughter, Elizabeth
Dalby, widow ; my third daughter, Alice Dalbv, widow ; thev
having received their portions from their father, John Covill,
of Burgh aforesaid, yeoman, deceased. To my second son
Richard Covill, one half of my gooes ; and to mv eldest son,
John Covell, and my youngest daughter, Mary Covell, the
other half of my goods. Executors — my sons John and
Richard, Witnesses — WiUiam Wolbie ; John Jenny.
Proved at London, 25 June, 1652, by the executors. [Bow
yer 129.]
ig October, 1647. 1 Thomas Darby, oi Leake, esquire
sick. To Margarett Derby, mv wife, a messuage with 3 acres
of pasture in Leverton. Five acres of meadow in Leverton
Ings, I cottage and 3 roods of pasture and hempe ground in
Leverton, i messuage, 12 acres and 3 , roods of pasture and
hempe ground in Leake, i cottage and i rood in Leake, ij
acres of pasture in Leake, to be sold after my mother Bridgett
Briggs' decease, formv children's portions, viz, — to Harrington
Darby and John Darby, my sons, and Margaret Darby and
EHzabeth Darbv, mv daughters, 100 marks apiece at 21 years.
To Margaret mv wife, 2^ acres of pasture, called Gibson
Pingles, in Leverton, 7 acres of pasture, late purchased of
Suzan Tavlor, in the 17 acres in Leverton for her life. The
rest of my lands to Dimmock Derby, my son, and his heirs
at 24 years. My son Dimmocke to pay unto Anne Derby,
my youngest daughter, 100 niark at' 21 years. The rest of my
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Supervisors — my brother, Edward Dymmocke, esquire ; mv
cousin, Thomas Thory, esquire. Witness — Josua Pinchbecke.
Proved at London, 12 July, 1652, by the executrix. [Bow
yer 208.]
26 May, 165 1. I James Decampes, of the LeveU in the
parish of Belton in the Isle of Axholme, yeoman, sick. To
Jacob Decampes, my son and heir apparent, I2d, To Peter
Decamps, my second son, 12^. To Susanna my eldest
daughter, wife to Humfrey Beamount, izd. To Magdalen my
second daughter, wife to Chrestian Smaggs, i2d. To Judeth
my third daughter, wife to John Tall, 12^, To Mary my
youngest daughter, wife to Abraham Beake, i2d. To James
Decampes my youngest son, 50/. at 21 years. To the poor of
Santoft Chury, being in the place where I now dwell, 4/. To
Marv my wife all the reversion of my estate, and I make her
my executrix. Supervisors — Nicholas Teesen ; John Amory.
Witnesses — Jan de Somer ; John Amory ; Thomas Johnson,
scrivenor. Proved at London, 31 May, 1652, by the executrix. [Bow
yer 104.]
30 April, 1652. I Thomas Dinnis, of Burgh in the Marsh,
yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Burgh, To my daughter Elling the land in Bamber that I
purchased of Francis Cottington, and to her heirs. To Anne
Fawcett, my daughter, for her life all the land in Bamber that
I and my brother purchased of Thomas Sutton, formerly
George Kirke land, and a cottage which was Francis Cotting-
ton's ; remainder to her son, Richard Fawcett. To my wife,
Mary Dinnis, all my lands in the Marsh for her life. To
Richard Jackson and Mary Fawcett a 4 acre close adjoining to
Mr Stone ground during her life, she receiving 40-f. a year of
Edward Jackson out of Cottington's land, and 40X. a year of
Richard Fawcett out of Kirke land in lieu of this, 4 acres. To
Richard Jackson, after my wife's decease, my lands in the
Marsh paying to Mary Fawcett 300/. within a year after the
decease of me and my wife ; and if anything come at Mary
Fawcett before the death of me and my wife, 150/. shaU remain
in the land of Richard Jackson, and the other 150/, to be
equally divided betwixt the brothers and sisters of the said
Mary Fawcett, For want of payment of the said 300/. unto
Mary Fawcett she shaU enter upon the lands I bought of
Richard Racke and Mr Charles Cracoft. If Mary my wife
marry again, Richard Jackson shaU have the la'nd in the

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Marsh, paying my wife 30/. yearly for her life. To Richard
Jackson and Mary Fawcett 5 sheep and i lamb equally divided,
and to Mary Fawcett a foal and, if it die, a sheeder calfe. To
Thomas Jackson 5/. at 21 years. To Thomas Fawcett and
Richard Fawcett, sons of ^.ichard Fawcett, and to Hanna his
daughter 5/. apiece at 21 years. To Elizabeth Larke, my
servant, zs, bd. The rest of my goods unto my wife, whom I
make executrix. Witnesses — Robert Southwell ; Thomas
Gleane ; Thomas Emotson ; William Cowlum, his mark ;
Thomas Burton.
Proved at London, 5 July, 1652, by the executrix. [Bow
yer 207,]
28 March, 1643. I John Dixon of Screvilsbie, clerk. To
mv wife Dorothie 60/. yearly for her life out of mv lands in
Ashbie, co. Lincoln. To mv wife half my household stuff,
and for the maintenance of mv 2 daughters, Marv and Dorothv,
15/. apiece until thev be married or receive their portions. To
mv daughter, Marie Dixon, 1000 marks ; also if she do not
marry before 24 vears of age, 40/. yearly so long as she keep
unmarried. To mv daughter, Dorothy Dixon, 1000 marks;
also if she do not marrv before 24 years of age, 40/. vearlv so
long as she keep unmarried. If either of them die before thev
receive their portion, it shall be divided between the survivor
and mv son John ; and if aU my children die as aforesaid,
without leaving issue of their bodies lawfully begotten, I leave
to my wife aU mv lands in Ashbie for her life and, after her
decease, I leave to my brother, OUver Dixon's younger children
aU my estate, etc., equally among them. To the poor of
Screvilsbie ^os. To Mr Kev' minister of Barneborough, co.
York, zos. to buy him a ring ; also all my papers. To my
cousin Saule, of Tattersall, my little watch, and after her decease
to mv son John or one of my daughters. To my brother,
Richard Brian, 20s, to buy him a ring. To his wife 10s, to
buy her a pair of gloves. To my brother Bristowe 20-f. to buy
him a ring. To his wife los. To my brother, Oliver Dixon,
20s, to buy him a ring. To his wife ior. To Richard Dixon
of Frampton daughter 5/. To Mrs Faith Dymocke, of Boston,
30r. towards putting mv godson apprentice. To Mr Clipborne
of DubUn in Ireland zos, to buy a ring. To Thomas Gerrye,
minister of BarweU, co. Leicester, los. To Mr Wildren 13^,
4rf., etc. To Mr Howe, senior, for preaching my funeral
sermon 20s, To my old servant, Robert Taylor, and his 4
children, to each of them a shecther hogge. To John Smith,

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of Haveringham, and his 4 children, to each of them a sheether
hogge at Molton HaU. To Richard son of WiUiam Butler of
Screvilsbie 40f. to put him apprentice. To the poor of Ashbie
40.f. To all mv servants with me at my decease 5^. apiece.
To George Toolie 40f. To John Skitley, John Palmer, Ellin
Flame, and Dorothy Lake each a swarme of bees. To my
cousin Dobs of Harsington zos, to buy him a ring. To his
wife and every child a lamb each. To my cousin, John Mayre,
20-f. To his wife and children a lamb each, such as come from
Molton Hall. To my brother, William Dixon, zos. To Mr
Richard Bidles zos. To Mr Toolie of Southhouse 8/. for the
rent of 100/. which was due 13 April, 1643, which is my
brother Oliver Dixon's debt : I do freelv give him that 8/. to
buy him a nagge. Executor — John Dixon, my son. Super
visors and guardians — my brother, Oliver Dixon, and my
brother, Thomas Bristowe. If either of them die before mv
son is 21 years of age, I nominate my brother in law, Richard
Brian ; and if either of them die, my cousin, John Maver, and
then my cousin Dobs. My cousin, Richard Dixon, to keep
a note book of aU the receipts, etc., and to have for his pains
one beast kept during the summer season in the grounds yearly.
Mr Hills to teach my son, and have 20 marks yearly for his
board and learning. Mr Dugard to assist my supervisors. The
rest of my goods to my son, John Dixon. Witnesses — John
Smith ; Robert Taylor, his mark.
Proved at London, 2 July, 1652, by the executor. [Bow
yer 209,]
Will of Thomas Dixon, the elder, of Coningsby, dated i
April, 1651 [sic] [Bowyer 208] — see above, vol, xvii, p. 29,
14 December, 1651. I Alice Evans of the Chequer in
Lincoln, widow, weak. To Jane Rowland, one of my
daughters, the lease of years, for the term, of the higher close,
one of the Vine closes so called, she paying zos, as a legacy
from me unto Richard Rowland, her son. To Katherine
Evans, my other daughter, the lease of years for the other Vine
close, called the lower close, she paying 20s, as a legacy from
me unto George Rowland. I give her the rest of my goods,
and make her sole executrix. Witnesses — Steaphen Searles ;
William Searles.
Proved at London, 8 May, 1652, by the executrix. [Bow
yer 105.] {To be continued).

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I Jane Farmerie, of Caster, widow, weak. Mv body to be
buried in the parish church of Caster. To each of my 5
daughters, viz., Frauncis, Elizabeth, Prudance, Jane, and Anne,
5 spurr royalls, i,e., one each ; also four 20-f, pieces. To mv
daughter Willett, my daughter Willie, and my dauo-hte'r
Easterby one 2or. piece each. To my daughter Frauncewnd
my daughter Elizabeth one 20;. piece between them. To my
son, Clifford Farmerie, an iif. piece of gold. To Mary
Farmery, daughter of the said ClifTord, i little piece of gold
with 2 faces on it being about the value of ^s. bd. To my
daughter Farmery, wife of the said CUfford, an us, piece of
gold. To my son, Clifford Farmerie, a colt, a bowl, and a
silver salt seller ; also the golden. To my daughter Pomphrett.
To mv daughter Swetland. To my daughter. Prudence
Willett, my white mare at this present in my son WiUetts
custody at Grinsby, etc. To Mr Paul WiUett the grev mare
and her 2 foals which I formerly had given to my grandchild,
WiUiam WiUett, deceased. "To my grandchild, Andrew
Willett, 20f. a year for 5 years ; if he die before the receipt
thereof, what shall be unpaid to be divided among his brother
and sisters, viz., Paul, Jane, Jacobine, and Elizabeth. To my
daughter, Jane Willie, my gold ring, etc. To my daughter,
Anne Easterbie, a yearling colt, etc., and 40J. yearly so long
as my lease lasts. To all my grandchildren ^s, apiece at 21
years. To Prudence Farmerie, my niece. To Elizabeth
daughter of Nicholas Elston. To my cousin, Alice Meredith.
To my maid, Jane Hudlosse, 2-f. bd. To the poor of Caster
5f. To mv son, Clifford Farmerie, and all mv sons in law los.
apiece to buy them rings. To Elizabeth Howe, wife of
Josuah Howe, a blind woman, 5.f. The rest of my goods to
Mr Josua Swetland, my son in law, whom I make executor.
Supervisor — Mr Paule WiUett, my son in law. Assistant to
my executor — Mr Stephen Easterby, my son in law, 40-f.
Witnesses — Paule WiUett, clerk ; A. Hindmarsh.
Proved at London, 13 February, 1651-2, by the executor.
[Bowyer 29.]
28 July, 1652. I Mary Floyd, of Stamford, wyddow, sick.
To John Cole, my eldest son, 5/. within 2 years, provided that
he do seal and deliver to my brother, Frances Cole, an
acquittance discharging of all such legacies bequeathed unto
him by Frances Cole, his grandfather ; but if my said son
refuse to do as aforesaid then I bequeath to the said Frances
the said 5/. To my son, George Cole, 20/. within 7 years ;

58 ABSTRACTS OF
and if the said George die before that time be expired, or not
return out of Irland, then the said 20/. to be equaUy divided
amongst Mary Bromfield, Susan Cole, and Edward Cole, three
other of my children, Susan and Edward to receive their
shares at 21 years. To mv son, Lyonell Cole, 20/, at 21 years.
To my said daughter, Susan Cole, 20/. at 21 years or marriage.
To mv said son, Edward Cole, 60/. at 21 years. When he be
fit he shaU be apprentised to such a trade as Duke Blythe of
Stamford, gentleman, and my brother, John Anthony, shall
think most meete. To my son in law, John Bromfeild, whom
I make sole executor, the rest of my goods and the interest of
the house in which I now dwell. My body to be buried as
near my last husband, Mr Henry Floyd, as can be. Super
visors — the said Mr Blyth ; John Anthony. Witnesses —
[Duke] Blythe ; Henry Bull ; Francis DriU, his mark ; John
Anthony. Proved at London, i September, 1652, bv the executor.
[Bowyer 188.]
31 December, 1651. I John Hall, of Burgh in le Marsh,
husbandman, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard
of Burgh, To Christine Hall, my wife, 10/, during her life,
and at her decease 5/, to dispose of to whom she thinks fit.
To William Ballard and Elizabeth his wife, my eldest daughter,
30/. To Thomas Freeman and Ann his wife, my second
daughter, 14/. To Ann Knigerby [sic], my grandchild, 10/. at
21 years. To Francis Hall, wife of John Hall, 20^. To John,
Susanna, Thomas, Richard, Samuell, Elizabeth, and Hellen
Hall, children of John Hall, my eldest son, 40^. apiece at
21 years. To Thomas Hall, mv youngest son, and to
Margery his wife, and his children i2d, apiece. To William
Ballard's children and Thomas Freeman's children i ewe and
I lamb to every of them. To Alice Wilson lof. To Mary
Moody 2s, bd. To Thomas HaU, son of Thomas Hall, lOf.
To Elizabeth Hall, my sister, 20f, The rest of mv goods to
SamueU Hall, my son, whom I make executor. Supervisors —
WiUiam Ballard ; Thomas Freeman. Witnesses — Thomas
HaU ; WiUiam Ballard ; Thomas Freeman.
Proved at London, 28 August, 1652, by the executor.
[Bowyer 222.]
31 January, i65i[-2], I Ralph Hamsall, of Exhostrope
[Thoresthorpe] in the parish of Salvy [Salebv], husbandman,
sickly. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Salvy.
To Thomas Hamsall my eldest son, Ann Hamsall my eldest

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daughter, James Hamsall my second son, John Hamsall my
third son, William Hamsall my youngest son, Marv Hamsall
my second daughter, and EUzabeth Hamsall mv' youngest
daughter, lOf. each. Executrix and residuary legatee — Eliza
beth my wife. Witnesses — WilHam Wiley '; Thomas Basse,
his mark.
Proved 3 June, 1652, by the executrix. [Bowyer 134.]
15 September, 1651, I Thomas Handley, of Longe
Ledenham, husbandman, sick. To Thomas Handley, the
eldest son of John Handley, my nephew, 10/, To William
Handley, son of John Handley, 5^. To John Handley,
brother of the said WiUiam, 12^. To Margarett Handley,
wife of John Edwards, 3^. i^d. To EUzabeth Handley, wife
of WiUiam Wadsworth, 12^. To Anthony Handley, brother
of the said WilHam Handley, i2</. To Anne Handley, wife
of Thomas Rose, 12^, To Richard Handley of Longe
Ledenham i2d. To John Handley of Stapleford 12^. To
Thomas Handley of Balderton 12^. To Mary Handlev of
Coddington 5^. To Elizabeth Handlev of Leverton 12^.
To Thomas Handley of Colby 12^. To Alice Handley of
Lincoln \zd. To John Handley 13^. i^d. To Elizabeth
Handley 5^. To Anne Handley izd. The rest of my goods
to Thomas Handley, the younger of Ledenham, husbandman,
my nephew, whom I make executor. Witnesses — Richard
Symon ; Jeremiah Copeland ; John Handley ; WiUiam
Doughty, Proved at London, 2 July, 1652, by the executor. [Bowyer
212.] 29 December, 1651. I Lancelott Harrison, of Waddingham
Mary, co. Lincoln, clercke, sick. My body to be buried in the
chancel of the church of Waddingham Mary. My brother
Mr John Harryson, of Sleetborne House, in the parish of
Branspeth [co. Durham], to receive the moneys due to me in
the north and in the bishopric of Durham, and in Howden in
Yorkshire, for the use of my two children John and Elizabeth ;
also the rent of my tythes of Waddingham and Snitterby
amounting to 64/, and the 18/, due to me at Howden upon a
bond from Obadiah Thorpe ; I give him power to sell my
cattle ; and my two houses and lands, the one in Waddingham
and the other in Howden, to be emplayed until they attain full
age. To my daughter Elizabeth 200/. at 18 years or marriage.
Executor — My son John Harrison. Supervisors — My brother
John and his son Edward. To my brother John 10/. for his

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pains. To everyone of his children at home with him under
age los. To his son Edward lOf. To my son John the books
in my chamber. Jane Bernard of Waddingham to attend my
children until they come of age. Witnesses — Henry Smyth ;
Robert Skinner ; Jane Bernard, her mark.
20 May, 1652, administration granted to John Harrison,
brother ofthe deceased, during the minority of John Harrison,
the son and executor. [Bowyer 12 1.]
18 June, 1649. I Samuell Hart, late of Tattershall, gentle
man. To my brothers, Nathaniell Hart and Daniell Hart 20/.
apiece at 21 vears. To my uncle and aunt, Mr William
Hart of Dorsett Magna [Burton Dassett], co. Warwick,
gentleman, and Anne his wife 4/. To Mr John Holled the
elder and his wife 40-f. and to Mr John HoUed the younger
and his wife 4.0s. to buy them rings. To Mr Samuel Holled
20J. The rest of mv goods to mv brother, Mr Theophilus
Hart, whom 1 make executor. If my brother Theophilus
depart this life before me, my brothers Nathaniel and Daniel
shall have the said residue and shall also be my executors.
Witnesses — J. Holled, junior ; Leonard Timson,
Proved at London, 21 Februarv, 1 65 1 -2, by Theophilus
Hart, the executor, [Bowyer 33.]
21 May, 1649. I Edward Hawnby, of Boston, gentleman.
To mv sister Leach the use of 4 acres of my arable land in
Houlton, and my tenant to plough it, and she to find the seed,
as long as she live. To Thomas Leach, her son, 20/. at
21 years. To every one of her daughters 10/. each at 21 years.
To my brother Chapman lO-f, and I forgive him lOf. he owes
me. To my sister Anne his wife 40f. To Edward Wamsley,
her son, 20/, To the rest of her children lawfully begotten of
her body 5/. each. To the other that she is mother to by
marriage lox. apiece ; all these legacies to be paid at 21 vears.
To my sister. Faith Melton, the bond I have received of her
for 10/. To her son by my brother Melton 20/. To all her
daughters 10/. each at 21 years. To my brother Watson 20-f.,
and to my sister Mary his wife 20-f., and to everv
one of his children 5/. each at 21 years. To my cousin
Hawnby's children 5/. each at 21 years. To Ester Burcham
of Tattershall 20-f, To her brother William zos. My
will is that the 80/. I owe unto Anne Burcham, wife to
WilUam Burcham, deceased, that I bought Markeby land of
(for which she hath a farm engaged, in which one Francis
Tharratt do now at this present live and farm) be paid to her

LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS. 6 1
or her executors within i year, or sooner if it be called for
with the aUowance for the 80/., I mean the use and the money'
called in. To my friends Mr Edward Dixe 20^., Francis
Fydlyn 20f., Mrs Mary Coxe zos,, EUzabeth Cording of
Lowth zos,, my landlord Mr George Metcalfe, 20J., his man,
Thomas Butler, zos., Godfray Jenkenson of Boston, zos,, my
cousin, Thomas Lusby, zos,, WiUiam Chapman, 20.'., and
Thomas Harnesse of HuU 20^. To the poor of Houlton in
Clay 40f., and to my tenants of Houlton 20f. to feast
themselves at a supper. To the poor of Markeby zos,, and to
my tenants there 2or. to use as my other tenants. To my
cousin Harnesse, wife to Mr Theophilus Harnesse, zos,, and
to her 3 children 20J. each. To my cousin, Mr John
Hawnby, of Waith, my supervisor, 5/, To my cousins,
Theophilus Harnesse and Charles Rushworth the rest of my
goods, and I make them my executors. Witnesses — George
Metcalfe; Charles Rishworth ; Thomas Butler,
[In the margin] 15 July, 1650, I Edward Hawnby have
left with James Turner of Newcastle on Tvne the sum of 20/.
in gold and 40/. of silver, etc., that the bearer thereof, mv
cousin Wentworth, have 5/. of it and James Turner other 5/. ;
the rest to my friends to be disposed among them. And this
note I leave with my cousin Wentworth.
Proved at London, 28 May, 1652, by Theophilus Harnesse,
[Bowyer 121,]
27 October, 165 1, I George Hillas, ofthe city of Lincoln,
of St Markes parish, sick. To mv eldest son, Thomas
Hillas, 5/,, etc, at 21 years. To my daughter Jane, my son
William, my son George, mv daughter Anne, and mv daughter
Sarah 5/, apiece at 21 vears. Supervisors — Samuel Douse of
Bamburgh and Thomas Laughton of Bamburgh. The rest of
my goods to Anne Hillas, my wife, whom I make executrix.
Witnesses — George Hillas, his mark ; John Garthwaite,
minister ; Thomas Laughton ; Samuell Douse, his mark.
Proved at London, 9 February, 165 1-2, by the executrix,
[Bowyer 33.]
14 December, 1651. I Richard Hird, ofthe city of Lincoln,
woollen draper, sick. Executrix — Elizabeth Hird, my wife.
To John Hird, my eldest son, George Hird, my second son,
Richard Hird, my third son, Mary Hird, my daughter, Thomas
Hird, my youngest son, and John Hird, my nephew, son
of my brother, Henry Hird, lOf, each. The rest of my goods

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to mv executrix. Witnesses — Alice Brasbridge, her mark ;
Susanna Wells, her mark ; Edward Key.
Proved at London, 7 February, 1651-2, by the executrix.
[Bowyer 33. J
31 January, 1651-2. I John Hobson, of Boston, esquire,
Mv bodv to be buried in the parish church of Spalding. To
the poor of Spalding loOf. To thc poor of Boston loOf. To
the poor of Spalding, for ever, i acre of ground that I
purchased from master Thomas Ogle. To Mr Robert Ram,
minister of Spalding, 40J. To Mr John Nayler and Mr
Bankes Anderson, ministers of Boston 20-f. apiece. To
Hester wife of Mr John Kyme, mv grandchild, ior. To
John Kyme, son of the said John Kyme and Hester, iny great
grandchild, 20/. at 21 years. To my maidservant, Mary
House, 10/. To the rest of my servants with me at mv
decease 20f. apiece. To Mr Robert Best, my brother in law,
5/. To my servant, Thomas Laine of Algerkirke, and his
assignes, during his life the house where he dwelleth and its
3 acres of ground which I bought of Mr. Richard Westland ;
and, after his decease, to my grandchild, John Hobson, son of
my eldest son, William Hobson, and his heirs, the said house
and ground. To my said grandchild, after the decease of
Dorothy my wife, all my lands, etc., in Algerkirke which
I bought of Richard Skiggs, to him and the heirs of his body
lawfully begotten ; and, for default of such issue to my
grandchild, John Hobson, eldest son of my youngest son, John
Hobson, and his heirs. To John Hobson, my grandchild, son
of my eldest son William, the 9 acres of ground in AUgarkirke,
which I bought of Mr Anthony Tuckney, d.d., to him and
his heirs for ever. To the same John Hobson, my grandchild,
son of my eldest son William, 12 acres of meadow in Fishtofte
Yngs, which I bought of WiUiam Pinchbeck and John
Taylour, to him and his heirs for ever. To Mary Hobson, my
grandchild, daughter of my eldest son William, 500/. at 21
years or marriage. To my daughter in law, Mrs Abigail
Hobson, wife of my son William, 20f. to buy her a ring. To
my wife, Dorothie Hobson, 20/. To mv younger son, John
Hobson, 200/. To my daughter in law, Mrs Jane Hobson,
wife of my son, John Hobson, zos, to buy her a ring. To my
grandchild, Jane Hobson, daughter of John Hobson, mv son,
50/, To my grandchild, John Hobson, son of mv vounger
son, John Hobson, 50/, at 21 years. To mv grandchild,
Nathaniell Hobson, 20/,, son of tny son, John Hobson. To
my grandchild, Stephen Hobson, 30/,, son of my son, John

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Hobson, To my younger son, the said John Hobson, aU my
appareil. To Mr Phillip Jolley of Spaldinge mv owne ridinge
gildinge. To my servant, James Telforth of Weston, 3/. To
mv servant, Nicholas Telforth, 40f. over and besides the 20f. I
gave him formerly among the rest of my servants. Supervisors
— John Whiteinge, esquire, Mr Thomas Lawe of Boston,
and Mr George Caborne, my late undersherriffe, 5/, The
rest of my goods to my eldest son, William Hobson, whom I
make executor. Witnesses — George Caborne ; John Jen
kinson ; Richard Longley ; WiUiam Browne ; Thomas
Caborne. Proved at London, 25 September, 1652, by the executor.
[Bowyer 238.]
24 January, 1 651 [-2]. I William Hogneffe, of Hawthorne
in the parish of Cunsbye, yeoman, weak and sickley. My
body to be buried in the churchyard of Cunsby. To John
Wright, my nephew, a grey mare and her foal. To my
godson, William Peacoke, a black filly. To Anthony Peacock
a colt. To Robert Peacock a filly. To Thomas Peacock's
son a filly and her foal, which George Lamynge wintered.
To Joseph Wryght, my nephew, a colt, etc. To Richard
Sargant, son of William Sargant, a fiily. To Thomas
Sargant's two children, 20f. apiece to be paid to William
Sargant, whom I appoint their guardian until they attain
21 years. To John Richardson, son of William Richardson.
To Elizabeth Hall, that lives at Boston, a bedstead, etc. To
Robert Procter, To Robert Hall, 10/. at 21 years. To
William Duddicke daughter Mary a glass case, etc. To
Isabel Peacocke. To Sarah Dyxon, To Elizabeth Dudicke,
To George Laminge, To his son izd. To John Wryght
a doublet, etc. To William Dudicke a coat, etc To Nevill
Dixon 2 sheep. To Thomas Nayler, a doublet, etc. To
George Melborne, senior, 40J. To 'William Dudicke 40J.
To the poor of Cunsbye 155. To the poor of Hawthorne 10s,
To Mr Skelton the minister of our parish los, for my funeral
sermon. To my nephew William Phillips children izd,
apiece. To every of my godchildren 12^. apiece. Executrix
and residuary legatee — My niece, Francis Wright. Overseers
— George Melborne, senior ; William Duddicke. Witnesses —
Joseph Wright ; William Sargant, his mark ; Nevill Dixon.
Debts owing unto the testator — Edward Dymock esquire
40J. ; Mr Charles Dymock 3/. ; the heirs of John Beninghton
5/.; Edward Smyth is, bd.
Proved 27 May, 1652, by the executrix. [Bowyer 121.]

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22 May, 1648. J Robert Jenkinson, of East Wickham,
esquire. To Mary Jenkinson, my wife, all that mes' in
Welton near Lowth ; all the lands, etc., in Welton, now in
the tenure of John Harrison of Welton ; all that mes' in
Welton with the lands belonging thereunto in Welton, now
in the tenure of William Harrison of Welton ; all that mes'
in Welton wherein Thomas Aylesby now dwells ; all that
cottage in Welton wherein William 'Whaley dwells ; all those
lands, etc, in Welton, now in the tenure of the said Thomas
Aylesby and William Whaley; to hold to her for life in
consideration of her right of dower or claimed and demanded
of the third part of all or any part of those lands or tenements
wherein I was seised at any time during mv intermarriage with
her, or which I shall die seised of. To my said wife and
executor hereinafter named all my plate equally between them,
also all my household stuff, except my lineing, equally between
them. To my wife, my executor, and my daughter, Elizabeth
Jenkinson, all my lineings equally between them. To mv
daughter, Elizabeth Jenkinson, the full sum of 800/, at her
marriage or 21 years ; my executor to pay unto her for her
maintenance the yearly sum of 30/, until her portion be due.
If my daughter die before receiving her said 800/,, then 400/.
of it shall remain to my two younger sons, Robert Jenkinson
and John Jenkinson, equally between them, and the other 400/,
to remain to my executor hereinafter named. And if either of
my two vounger sons die before my said daughter, then their
or his part to remain unto my executor. My executor shall
not pay interest for the 400/, unto my sons Robert and John.
To Robert Jenkinson, my second son, all my lands, etc., in
Lanham, co. Nottingham, which I purchased of Sir Thomas
Williamson of East Markham, co. Nottingham, knight, and
John Ballamy of Lanham, yeoman, to him and his heirs for
ever ; also the full sum of zoo/, -within 6 months. If my said
son die before ths 100/. is payable, then 50/. of it shall remain
unto my son John, and the other 50/. unto my executor,
the 50/. to be paid to my son John at 21 years, and my
executor shall not pay interest for it. To John Jenkinson, my
youngest son, an annuity of 20/. yearly for his natural life, out
of my manor of East 'Wickham and out of all my lands, etc,
in East Wickham, with power to distrain in case of default.
To the said John 200/, at 21 years ; my executor to pay him
16/. yearly for his maintenance, as interest on the 200/., until
he attain 21 years. If he die before the age of 21 years, the
200/. and all the other sums due unto him to remain to my
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executor. To my son in law, Gervase Sibthorpe, and my
daughter in law, Susanna Medley, lOJ. each to buy them rings.
To Kiigcr Jenkinson and Thonias Hem, mv servants. 3/. eacn.
To the poor o( Welton 40J. Supervisors — I'l-niicis Mussenden,
esquire; William Cooke, gentleman; and Edward Lincoln,
clerk I and to each oi them 20s, to buy him a ring. To Henry
Jenkinson, mv eldest son, whom 1 make sole executor, all the
rest of mv lands, goods, etc. Witnesses — Francis Mussenden ;
Gervase Sibthorpe ; Charles Cooke.
Proved at London, 20 July, 165a, by Henry Jenkinson, the
executor. [Bowyer 149.]
I George Johnson, or Trusthorp, sick. Mv body to be
buried in the churchyard ot Trusthorp. Vo Elizabeth mv
wife 40/. within 12 months ; also h;tlf my household goods.
To John Johnson, mv son, 40/. at 21 years, and if he die
before that the 40/. to be divided between mv wife and my
son William Johnson, To Robert Johnson, my son, 10/. tobe
put into the hands of Robert Johnson, mv brother, within i
year, and to be paid to Robert, my son, at his discretion. To
Mary Day, my goddaughter, 1 shelter lamb. To Elizabeth
Mapri«. mv i;oddaughter, i shelter l.iinb. To Robert
Marshall of Trusthorp church 10;. To William Johnson,
my ion, whom I make my executor, the rest of my goods.
Silperviiors — Robert JohnsDii, my brother ; Richard Ho3gson.
To Lyddia and Elizabeth Johnson, daughters of my brother,
William Johnson, each a shelter iamb. To George Ward,
son of John Ward, one shelter lamb. Witnesses — Robert
Marshall, clerk j Richard Hodgson, his mark ; John Ward, his
mark, Proved at London, 31 May, 165.1, by William Johnson, the
executor. [Bowyer 184.]
27 June, 1649. I Anne Tustice, widdowe to George Justice,
deceased, of the town of Alford, Vo Jone Wood, mv god
daughter, all the bed, etc., which 1 lent to John Kingcrbv, and
is now in his possession. To Mrs Hall, Christopher Vcalc,
William Wood, Mary Chapman, Christopher Dickison, Anne
Goodwin the younger, Katherine Hallev, and Mrs Luddington,
mv ttodchildren, xs bd. each. To Mary my maidservant, if
she five with me when 1 die, if she restore the two gold pieces
lhe hath of mine. To Mrs Cracrott, my executor, one of the
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Tothbie, the other gold piece. To Thomas Anderson. To
Jasper Justice. To Mrs Elizabeth Cracroft, of Alforde, all the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — John Watts ; Alee Smith.
Proved at London, 17 July, 1652, by the executor.
[Bowyer 214.]
Dated March [blank] , I Francis Lamb, of Caster, gentle
man, sick. To Bridgett mv wife and her heirs for ever all my
lands, etc., in Caster or elsewhere ; she paying to my brother,
Edward Arnold, lol, at 21 years, my sister, Frances Smith,
10/. at 21 years, John Balding 20/. I owe him, Samuel
Thompson 3/. I owe him, James Clarke 40s, I owe him. If
the said Edward Arnold die before 21 years, my wife shall not
stand charged to pay the 10/. to anyone, and likewise if the said
Frances Smith die before 21 years. To my mother 5^. To
every one of my uncle BeU's children 2-f. bd. To Bridgett
mv wife, whom I make my executrix, the rest of my goods.
Proved at London, 5 July, 1652, by the executrix.
[Bowyer 151.]
30 July^ 1652. I William Lound, of Scopwicke alias
Scawby. My body to be buried in the churchyard or quire of
Blanckney, where my father, mother, and brother the doctor
was buried. To Frances Spencer, junior, my goddaughter, and
Marv Spencer, her sister, of Kerkby greene, i bond of 1200/.
in which standeth bound Sir WilUam Widdrington and Sir
WilHam Thorold to me, to be divided between them |; the said
Frances and Mary. Provided that if their mother Mrs Frances
Spencer, now of Kerkby greene, shall become a widow, she
shall have the yearly interest during her widowhood, and no
longer ; sufHcient security being given by the said Frances and
Mary for the performance of the interest as shall be thought
fitting by their mother or some friend, such as Mr Thomas
Dearelove or Mr Timothie Webster. To the said Frances
Spencer, junior, my house and land in Scopwicke being a lease
for 99 years, paying yearly i pepper corn ; also all my goods ;
provided that if her mother become a widow, she shaU have the
use of the goods and house during her widowhood, but no
longer. To my sisters Anne and IsabeU 5/. apiece. To the
poor ' cathoHckes ' and to be prayed for 60/., to be disposed as
Mrs Towneley shall think fit. To my cousinsJ^William
Jessopp, John Jessopp, William Allen's wife, and her sister
Garfitt, and my cousins, Steannott's wife, Andrew's wife, and
cousin Dixonson wife, loj. each to buy a ring. To my nieces,
Mary and Anne Ingelbie, 20/. each. To my nephew, Thomas

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Ingelbie 20/. to buy a ' nagge.' To my nephew, William
Ingelbie, 10/. to buy books. To Frances Spencer, junior, the
rest of my goods, provided that if she have a child or children
she put out 100/. for them. Supervisors — Mr Thomas
Dearelove, late of Knasbrough, 5/. ; Mr Timothy Webster,
5/. Witnesses — Richard Clattercoots, his mark ; Hugh
Hickson, his mark.
Proved 15th October, 1652. Two letters of adminstration
were granted to Frances Dixon alias Spencer, the principal
' Residuarie Legatorie.' [Bowyer 167.]
19 May, 1648. I, John Lym, of Leake, yeoman. My
worldly goods shall be divided into two equal portions, one
portion to go to my wife Jane, and the other portion unto mv
four children and any other child I may have, equally to be
divided into five portions paid as followeth — that part which
is intended for my son John shall be within 6 months after my
decease let out by my executrix with the consent and advise of
my supervisors ; my wife to have towards his maintenance and
education until he accomplish 16 years, then he shall be put
out to some godly honest man that practises as an atturney at
the common law, who shall be paid as much out of his portion
as my executor shall think fit for instruction for 7 years ; the
remainder ofhis portion to be paid unto him at 21 years ; if he
die before 16 years, his portion to remain to his sisters equally.
The second part shall be within two years after my decease let
out for the best benefit of my daughter Elizabeth until 21 years
or marriage. The third part shall be within four years after
my decease let out for the best benefit of my daughter Mary
until 21 years or marriage. The fourth part shall be within
six years let out for the best benefit of my daughter Martha
until 21 years or marriage. The fifth part shall be within
eight years let out for the best benefit of my other child until
21 years or marriage. If anv of my children die before
21 years or marriage without heirs of their bodies living, their
part to be divided between the survivors. My wife to bring
up and maintain out of her portion the said child until 21 years
or marriage. To everv of my brothers and sisters zs, each to
buy them mourning ribbons. To the poor of Leverton 10s,
To the poor of Leake 20f. To every one of my servants izd.
My body to be buried in Leverton churchyard. To Jane my
wife, whom I make sole executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — Mr Henry Ash, 20^. ; William Brotherton, my
brother, 20^-. ; WilHam Lym, my brother, zos, [No witnesses.]

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Proved at London, 31 May, 1652, by the executrix.
[Bowyer 118.]
16 December, 1649. I Ashton Manny nge, of Belton in
the isle of Axholme, gentleman, sick. To my cousin, Samuell
Delph of Sutton St Edmonds 4 acres of fen ground in
Maudling abutting upon Symonds Loade to him and his heirs.
To Samuel Delph 16J acres of pasture in Watlington abutting
upon the highway west, and sides upon Mr Goulson to him
and his heirs. To my cousin, Samuel Delph, one house and
ground in March, in the tenure of William Eastment, during
his life, abbutting upon GoU Drove and the river, lying
between Reynold Waltome and Reynold Shepheard ; and after
his decease to Samuel Delph, his son, and his heirs. To my
cousin, Thomas Delph, of UpweU, one house and ground in
March for his life, and after his decease to Katherine daughter
of my cousin, Samuel Delph, and her heirs: it is now in the tenure
of James Gibbs, abutting upon Ponts horne, lying between
Thomas Coward and Mary Neale. To my cousin, Thomas
Delph of Upwell, and his heirs i house and ground in Upwcll,
in the tenure of Richard Overstowe, and 2 acres in SmaU
Loade, in his occupation, abutting upon Small Loade River.
To Robert Watson of Upwell 4/., and I make him my
executor. To my cousin, Samuel Delph of Sutton St
Edmonds, mv lands in Belton in the Isle of Axholme, and aU
my goods to him and his heirs. Witnesses — Joseph Clough ;
Thomas Large his mark ; Thomas Smith his mark.
Supervisors — Edmond Nicholson of Sutton, gentleman; John
Johnson of St Edmonds, yeoman.
Proved at London, 4 May, 1652, by the executor.
[Bowyer 84.]
27 February, 1 65 1 -2. I John Middlebrooke, of Little
Paunton, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Little Panton. To my son Richard 15/, besides the 5/, which
his uncle Samuel gave him, and one chest, at 21 vears. To mv
son Thomas 15/,, and the 5/, his uncle gave him, and one
chest, at 21 years. To my daughter Margret 10/,, besides the
5/. her uncle Samuel gave her, and half of all my household
goods, at 21 years. To Judith Fox of Harroby 5^, To Suzanna
Stafford 5f. Executrix and residuary legatee — my wife
Millecent. Witnesses — William Browne ; Francis Martin,
his mark.
Proved 27 May, 1652, by the executrix. [Bowyer 84,]

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24 February, 1651-2, I, Thomas Millnar, of Honwarbie
[Gonwardby in the probate], baker. To be buried in the
churchyard of Honwarbie, To Elizabeth my wife mv house and
land where I now live, during her life, and if she marry my
daughter Elizabeth to have half my lands. After mv wife's decease
Elizabeth MiUnar, my daughter, to have all my house and
lands to her and her heirs for ever. And if she die without
heirs then my daughter, Annie Millnar, shall have it to her and
her heirs for ever. And for want of such heirs then to
my next heirs. To my daughter, Annie Millnar, 100/.
at 21 years. To Elizabeth my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Edward Mark-
haU; Thomas Markhall; Richard Millnar; Richard Charles.
Proved at London, 7 July, 1652, by the executrix,
[Bowyer 153].
23 March, 1 65 1-2. I, Robert NiccoUs, of Swaifeild,
gentleman. My body to be buried in the church of Swaifeild.
To Jane NichoUs my wife 100/.; 50/. of it to be paid her
when she shall depart the house from her eldest son ; the other
50/. a Httle before her death, or if she shall have urgent need of
it for herself or her children. To my said wife 2 cowes and
10 ewes and lambs, 10 lamb hoggs, my bald mare, 3 hoggs,
I silver spoon, and such household goods as she shall think fit
to take, except such goods as was given to my children by
Anthonie NiccoUs, my uncle, by his last will and testament.
To my said wife the sum of 40/. yearly out of my lands, that
is out ofthe lands of Edmund Musssons and Thomas Rouses,
etc. To Richard NiccoUs, my eldest son, one double silver
gilt saltseller and 6 silver spoons, all the household stuff I
bought at Sturbridg faire, and also all I bought of Francis
Newton. To Jane NiccoUs, my eldest daughter, 100/. over
and above the 50/. her uncle, Anthonie NichoUs, gave her,
I silver spoon over and above the other things her said uncle
gave her in his will. To Robert NiccoUs, my second son,
130/10 make up the 20/. his uncle, Anthonie NichoUs, gave
him in his will, to be paid within 6 months, if I live not to
give him a portion in my Yiie time. Fo Mary NiccoUs, my
second daughter 150/. within 6 months, if I live not to give
her a portion myself; and onesilver spoon. To Anthony NiccoUs,
my third son, 150/. within 6 months, if I Uve not to give him
a portion myself; and my 'bald gray rillie.' To Elizabeth
NiccoUs, my third daughter, 150/. within 6 months, if I live
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Lidia NiccoUs, my fourth daughter 150/. at 21 years or within
6 months after her marriage, if I Hve not myself to 'give
her a portion ; also my executor shall allow her 6/ yearly
until the said portion be paid. To Francis NiccoUs, my
youngest son, 150/. at 21 years, if I Hve not myself to give
him a portion ; also my executor shall allow him bl, yearly
until the portion be paid ; and one ' gray colt fole.' To
Hannah NiccoUs, my youngest daughter, 150/. at 21 years, or
within 6 months after her marriage, ifl live not myself to give
her a portion ; also my executor shall allow her bl. yearly until
the portion be paid ; and i silver spoon. If my youngest
children, viz. Lidia, Francis, and Hannah, die before their
portions be paid, their portions shall be equally divided among
the surviving children. To Richard NiccoUs, my eldest son,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
John Titeman ; Robert Newton.
Proved at London, 15 June, 1652, by the executor.
[Bowyer 139.]
30 June, 1652. I Thomas Queningborowgh, of Boston,
mercer, indifferent sound in bodv. To my son William the
shop under the ' townehall' to him and his assignes. To my
son John the younger one house in the Westgate to him and
his assigns. To my son James one house in Northgate, to
him and his assigns. All my worldly goods, including
the hovel in Thomas Hopkin's yard, my sons, William and John
junior, to take unto their hands as executors, and therewith to
pay all my debts, and bestow 12^. apiece to my son Richard,
my son Thomas anu his son Thomas, my son John New and
his son Thomas, my son WiUiam and his son Thomas, and
my grandchild Mary.
Proved at London, 4 September, 1652, by the executors
named. [Bowyer 179.]
15 April, 1652. I, Katherine Randes, of Dunholme, widow
indisposed. To my eldest son, Thomas Rands, the lease of a
farm and lands in Caneby, from the rents of which he shall pay
unto my mother Mistress Marie Moundeford, 10/. yearly for
her life, and 3/ yearly to my niece, Mary Coulson, fbr her Hfe,
if the lease so long continues, etc. I further release unto my
said son two sums of 100/. each for which he stands bound unto
me, on condition that within 6 months he do pay unto Mr
WiUiam Harvey of the close of Lincoln 100/. for which I
stand bound as his surety. To my grandchild, Christopher
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me from my said son, he to give security unto my son
Anderson for the true payment thereof when my grandchild
attains 21 years. To my daughter, Bridgett Norwood, and
my daughter Anderson each a parcel of old gold within i
month. To Ralph Wake, formerly my servant, 2 cows he
now hath of mine or 5/. To Marie Morris, my servant, 4.0s,
ii she continue my servant at the time of my death. To the
poor of Burton by Lyncolne zos. To the poor of the oarish
wherein I shall die zos. To my younger son, Henry Randes,
and my daughter Norwood, whom I make my executors, the
rest of my goods, if my said daughter be unmarried, otherwise
my son to be sole executor, and my daughter to have only the
aforesaid old gold. Witness — Anne Adam.
Proved at London, 5 June, 1652, by Henry Randes and
Bridget Norwood the executors. [Bowyer 141.]
6 November, 1651. I Henry Rastall, of Stamford,
gentleman. To Elizabeth Restell, daughter of mv brother
Richard Rastell, deceased, now the wife of Downall Lupton,
6/. 13-f. 4,d. yearly for her life after the decease of her husband.
To the daughter or daughters of the said Elizabeth 20/. To
my cousin, Anthony Harman of London, 20/., but if he die
before he receives it, I give it to Henry Littlebury, son of
Humfrey Littlebury, deceased. To the two daughters of mv
cousin, Anthony Harman, 10/. apiece at 21 years ; or if they
both die before 21 years, the said legacies to the daughter or
daughters of Elizabeth Lupton. To Jane Littlebury, widow,
kinswomen to my late wife deceased, 20/. To Henrv
Littlebury, her son, at 21 years the said 20/. if she die. To
Henry Littlebury, her son, at 21 years 40/. To his mother
Jane the said 40/. if he die before 21 years. Executors —
my cousin, John RastaU of Burghley, co. Northampton,
gentleman, and Richard Goodman of Stamford, gentleman, and
to each of them 20/. apiece for their pains. To the said John
Rastell and Richard Goodman all my lands etc. in Stamford
aforesaid and in Stamford Baron co. Northampton, 1 in the
tenures of William Anthonv thelder, Robert Brayfoote,
Anthony Cranwell, Jeffery Johnson, [blank] Harwood,
Christopher Mathewes, Humfry Basse, [blank] Armesby,
and [blank] Ablett, or their assigns, to them and their heirs, on
condition that eight years after my decease they shall sell the
said lands, and dispose the money therefrom to pay my several
legacies etc. To Mr James Carier of Helpestone and his wife
zos, apiece, to buy them each a gold ring. To Henry Waters,

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son of William Waters of Stamford, 20/. To Mary Waters,
daughter of WiUiam Waters of Stamford, 20f. To Daniel
Dawson and Elizabeth his wife 10/. To Mr John Watson of
Staple Inn 20s,, to buv him a gold ring. To the poor of
Stamford, 40f. To the alderman and comburgesses of Stamford
and their successors 20/., the interest to provide bread for the
poor of Stamford twice yearly. To James Little of Markett
Deeping, butcher, 40^., if he do deal faithfuUy with my
executors with letting for my executors my meadow in Swine's
Meadow during the residues ofthe term of years yet to come;
and at the expiration of the term of the lease I release
him of all bonds etc. for the payment of 30/. (except one bond
for the payment of 6/.). If mv executors have any overplus
from mv lands after all legacies etc. have been paid, it shall be
divided in three equal parts ; two parts whereof shall be
equaUv distributed among mv poor kindred of my mother's
side, and the third part paid to the alderman, etc., of Stamford,
for the poor of Stamford. The residue of mv goods to my
executors for the performance of this my last will, etc.
Witnesses — Matthew Bunworth ; Thomas Shaxton ; William
Waters. Proved at London 30 July, 1652, by the executors.
[Bowyer 66.]
26 November, 1651. I Robert Read, of Sutton St. James,
in the parts of HoUand, veoman. To the poor of Sutton St.
James 40f. To my brother Richard Read, one cow, called the
'yellowe cowe,' also the filly foal. To Robert Read, son of my
said brother Richard, 10/. etc. To Richard Read, son of my
said brother Richard. 10/. to be paid into the hands of Mr
Edward Pratt and William Callow of Sutton St. James, until
he attain 21 years ; and to Anne Read, daughter of my
brother Richard, 10/., to be paid as aforesaid until 21 years or
marriage, and if both die before 21 years, the 20/. to be paid to
their brother Robert. If my wife marry again, I give to
Robert Reade, my kinsinan, 10/. more within three months
after her day of marriage. To Anne Read, his sister, 10/.
more as abovesaid. To John Smith, my wife's son 30/. paid as
abovesaid into the hands of Mr Edward Pratt and William
Callow until he attain 21 years ; and if he die before 21 years,
15/. of the said 30/. to John Benington, my wife's brother;
and the other 15/. equally between my brother Richard Read's
children. To John Smith, my son in law, the 10/. -which was
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given him out of his father's goods ; the use thereof and
principal cometh unto 20/, To Anne Read, my brother
Richard Read's daughter, after the decease of mv wife. To
Anne Spaine, daughter of Richard Spaine 3/. to be paid into
the hands of her said father until she attain 21 years, or
marriage. To my father in law, John Benington, The rest
of my goods unto Lucy my wife, whom I make executrix.
Supervisors — Mr Edward Pratt, and William Callow, and to
each of them bs, Sd, for his pains. To Alise Hill, the wife of
WiUiam HiU of Wisbeech, 30X. Witnesses — WilHam HiU his
mark ; Thomas Daniell ; John DanieU.
Proved at London, 28 May, 1 65 1, by the executrix.
[Bowyer 90,]
29 October, 1651. I WiUiam Richerson, of Sutton St
James in the parts of Holland, husbandman, sick. To be
buried in the church of Sutton St James. To Elizabeth
Richarson, my daughter, 30/. at 21 years or marriage. To
WiUiam Richerson, my son, 4 ewes, i yearling filly, and 2 red
cow calves. To Anne Richerson, my wife, i messuage and
I acre of free and coppiehold land of the Ceanwell, and 4J acres
of coppiehold land of the Dutchey fee, which house and lands
lyeth in Brodgate in St James for her life, and after her
decease to WiUiam Richarson, my son, to him and his heirs.
The rest of my goods to mv wife, whom I make executrix.
My executrix shall pay the fine of the 5 acres which I lately
bought of William Baldwer, in Broadgate, etc. ; and I do
deliver surrender of mv coppiehold land of the Dutchie and
Ceanwell into the hands of William Farer and Svmon Cleps,
tenants of the said manors. Witnesses — John Wilborne ;
Richard Johnson ; John Pratt.
" Proved 24 March, 165 1-2, by Richard Johnson, curator to
William and Elizabeth Richerson, minors, to whom
administration was committed, Alice the relict and executrix
having died before she proved the will. - [Bowyer 64.]
28 October, 1650. I Thomas Robinson, of Barton on
Humber, yeoman. To Susanna Robinson, my wife, 50/ and
half of my household goods, also 4 kine, i cratch beast, and
2 swine ; and for her life 2 swine yearly to be fed by my
executors, worth 30^., or else 30^. in money every year ; and
for her life i sack of wheat, i sack of rye, i sack of beans or
peas, and 2 quarters of barley malt yearly ; and the continuance
of the lease which I have of Mr Nelthorpe, one 3 acre piece of
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Goale, and my executors shall in seasonable time lead the hay
which shaU come of the same during the said lease unto such
place in Barton as my wife shaU appoint upon six davs notice ;
also during her Hfe 30f. yearly ; also one horse or gelding, my
great Bible, lo hens and a cock, and a skepp of bees. To my
brother, William Robinson, 20x. To my 3 children, John
Robinson, Elizabeth Rowston, and Anne PhiUipson, 20f.
apiece. To my grandchild, Susanna PhiUipson, 5/ at 21 years
or marriage. To the rest of my grandchildren 12^?'. apiece.
To mv household servants bd. apiece. To the poor of
St Maries parish in Boston 51. To the poor of North Kelsey
5i. The rest of my goods unto my grandchild, Thomas
Robinson, whom I make executor. Witnesses — Symon Pennell ;
John Jenison his mark ; Richard Cliffe notary pubUque.
Proved at London, 18 August, 1652. [Bowyer 229.]
27 February, 1648-9. I Frances Saunderson, viscountess
Castleton, of Rezebv [Reasbv], My body to be buried in
Saxbv church, between my husband and my first born son.
Whereas mv late husband the lord viscount Castleton intended
by his will to make provision for the education of his younger
children daughters portions and payment of debts out of thc
rents of certain lands and tenements in Warthorpc, Tetney,
and Halton in the Clay, and the manor of Thedelthorpe, co.
Lincoln, and Roche Abbes and Stanton, and the rectory of
Stanton Stone, and Bagley, co, York, from his death until
Nicholas his then eldest son should accomplish the age of 20
[sic] years being then about 15, and, to that end did grant the
said lands unto certain trustees viz't Sir Phillip Tirwhit, of
Stainfield, co, Lincoln, baronet, Sir Charles BoUe, of Thorpe
Hall, CO, Lincoln, knight, John Manners, of Haddon, co.
Derby, esq., now earl of Rutland, and Robert Sutton, of Aram,
CO. Nottingham, esq,, now lord Lexington, and myself, that
the profits might be emploved as aforesaid for the payment of
his debts which he estimated at 3600/. ; the payment of 6000/.
to his then two daughters or the survivor of them, and for the
education of his younger children. And therein willed that
lands in fee simple should be sold to that purpose together with
all his lands and tenements in FiUingham, Midle Rason,
Tetney, Halton, and the rectory of Halton, Thedlethorpe,
Friskney, Skerbecke, Manby, Salt'fleetby, and Gaynsburough,
CO. Lincoln, and the lease of the parsonage of FiUingham and
the lease ofthe grange of Tetney. Owing to these troublesome
times of war the lands have not been sold, and I have now
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Midle Rasen, Tetney, and Halton, and the rectory of Holton,
Hackthorne grange, Friskney, Skirbecke^ Manby, Saltfleetby,
Gaynsburgh, Croft, Keadby, co, Lincoln, and Stone Bagley
and Bagle Ing Close, co, York, from the trustees to the use of
myself and my heirs for ever, and in consideration thereof have
discharged all the debts of my said husband, amounting to about
3500/. I do hereby bequeath all the said lands to my only
brother, John earl of Rutland, Robert lord Lexington, Sir
Phillip Tirwhitt, baronet, Sir Charles BoUe, knight, Mr John
West, of Ferbecke, and my servant, Edward Gilby, in trust to
the use of my younger sons, viz't George, Rutland, Frances,
and Charles, and my daughter Mildred equally among them,
unless my eldest son Peregrin Saunderson, viscount Castleton,
his heirs and assigns shall pay unto every of my said younger
sons 50/. yearly until thev severally attain 14 years, then 100
marks yearly until they severaUy attain 18 years, then 100/.
yearly for life, with a jointure of 100/. yearly on such wife as
each of my younger sons may marry, and shaU pay unto my
daughter Mildred 150/, yearly until she attain 21 vears or
marry, and then pay her her portion of 6000/., then in that
case the said lands shall remain to mv said eldest son his heirs
and assigns. As to mv personal estate, whereas my eldest son
Nicholas, the sole executor of his father, dying intestate, and I
as next of kin received his goods, I bequeath to my eldest son
Peregrin aU my personal estate, and constitute him my sole
executor, provided that if he refuse to take upon him the
execution of this my will, then no estate real or personal
hereby to him conveyed or any benefit of this my will shall
redound unto him, and in lieu of him I make mv mother the lady
Grace Manners, my brother the earl of Rutland, and my
brother Sutton, now lord Lexington, Sir Phillip Trowhitt,
baronet, and John West, and my servant, Edward Gilby, or
any three of them, my said mother and brother the earl of
Rutland to be one of the three, to and for the use of my
younger sons and daughter, and do give to my younger
children the inheritance of aU my lands, etc, in FiUingham,
Midle Raison, Tetney, and Holton, Hackthorne grange,
Friskney, and Skirbecke, Manby, Gainsburgh, Croft, and
Keadby, co. Lincoln, and Stone Bagley and Bagle Ing
Close, CO. York, and aU my money, plate, etc., to be equally
divided between them at 21 years. Supervisors — my mother,
my brother the earl of Rutland ; the lord Lexington ; Sir
PhiUip Trewhitt ; Sir Charles BoUe ; Mr John Nest [rectius
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them 5/, to buv a ring. Witnesses — W. Tomlynson ; Lionel
Beane ; John Tomson ; Roger James.
On 5 June, 1652, administration was granted to George
viscount Castleton, the son of the testatrix, late of Reresby
[Reasby] co. Lincoln, deceased. Peregrin Saunderson, late
viscount Castleton, the eldest son, having died. [Bowyer 129.]
4 November, 1649. 1 Sir Peregrin Saunderson, baronet,
lord viscount Castleton, sick, etc My body to be buried in
Saxby church near my father and mother. To everyone of
my younger brothers 1000/. apiece at 21 years. To my sister
2000/. at 21 years. To my servant, Godfrey, 100/, yearly for
his life. Such as mv mother appointed supervisors to be my
executors, my grandmother, the Lady Manners ; the earl of
Rutland ; thc lord of Lexington ; and 1 leave the rest to the
use of my brothers and sister. To mv servants, Edward
Gilby and William Thomlinson, 100/. apiece. Supervisors —
my grandmother and my brother George. To Mr Beane in
rent of ground bl, yearly for his life. To Roger James
10/. yearly for his life. To Mr Thompson bl. yearly for his
life. To the rest of my servants half a year's wages. To the
poor 20/. I will have all my brothers release to mv brother
George their right in Saxby or to have no benefit of this my
will. To my brother George all my jewels to remain to the
house, when he shall accomplish the age of 21 years, and all the
furniture of my house at Sandbecke, and all my parks and
breeding mares to remain to him for the house. All the rents
now due to be collected, and the money which remains after
my mother's accompts and mine are discharged to be returned
to my grandmother. Witnesses — Henry Eldborowe ; WiUiam
Rearesby ; Edward Gilby ; W. Thomlinson ; Godfrey James.
5 November, 1649. His lordship considered 2000/. over
much to give his sister, so 1000/. of it to be added to his three
younger brothers' share. Witnesses — Edward Gilby ; Godfrey
James. On 5 June, 1652, administration was granted to George
Saunderson, viscount Castleton, the brother of the deceased;
the earl of Rutland, Robert Sutton, esquire, sometimes called
lord Lexington, Sir PhiUip Terwhitt, Sir Charles Rolle
[rectius BoUe], knights, and John West, esquire, named as
executors renouncing ; and his grandmother, lady Grace
Manners, and Edward Gilby having died. [Bowyer 129.]
23 November, 1651. I WiUiam Simcotes, the elder, of
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her Hfe. To Susan my eldest daughter, Mary mv second
daughter, and Magdalen my youngest daughter, 60/. each at
23 years. To Mary and Magdalen aforesaid five cottages near
the church, containing 4/. 12-f. per annum, equally between
them every year for the term of eight years, and afterwards to
come to my son. To the poor of Louth 40J. To my cousin
Margaret the wife of Brian Moudd, gentleman, a ring of loj.
price. To my sister, Anne Boulton, a gold ring value lOf.
Mv bodv to be buried in Louth church. The rest of my
goods unto my son William, whom I make executor. To
Susan my wife. Witnesses — William Gannocke ; William
Drury his mark.
Proved at London, 19 January, 1651-2, by the executor.
[Bowyer 14.J
24 January, 165 1-2. I John Svmpson of Belchford,
yeoman, sick. To mv wife's daughters Magdalene, Jane,
Lidia, and Sara. To Thomas Dearelove of Lowth xijrf. To
Sarah Elwand of Lowth iSd, To WiUiam Melbourne of
Toynton zs. To William Melbourne, son of the said
WilHam, iSd, To Dorothv Melbourne of Fursby izd.
To Richard Applegath of Hemingby. The rest of my goods
to Richard Svmpson, mv brother, whom I make executor.
Witnesses — Robert Keale ; Christopher Pearson his mark.
Proved at London, 2 April, 1652, bv the executor. [Bowver
80.] 12 September, 1651. I John Simpson, of North
Somercoates, carpenter, sick. To my son Thomas, his heirs,
and assigns for ever my two cottages with the ground belonging
to them, which I purchased of Thomas West ; 4/. in money to
put him forth apprentice ; all the timber in the barn I bought
of Mr Brasse, 3 ewes and 3 hogges, etc. To my son Richard,
his heirs, and assigns, for ever one acre of meadow lying in the
North fenn of Somercoates ; and 10/. in money to be paid unto
my brother, Richard Drewrie, within six months, until my son
attain 21 vears, and my wife to have the interest thereof
towards his education, if she so long keep herself unmarried.
To my son Robert, his heirs, and assigns for ever two acres of
meadow lying in the North fenn of Somercoates; and 10/ to
be paid unto my said brother Richard as abovesaid. And if
any of my children die before 21 years, their part to be
divided amongst the survivors. To my brother, William
Simpson, one ewe within 6 weeks. To his son Edward one
shether lamb within 6 weeks. To my sister, Anne Simpson,
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EUzabeth Hutton, my goddaughter, one lamb. Supervisor —
my said brother Drewrie. To Debora my wife, whom I make
sole executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Anne
Smith; Richard Trolloes.
Proved at London, 31 May, 1652, by the executrix.
[Bowyer 114.]
November, 1644. Memorandum that Edward Skipwith,
late of the city of Lincoln, deceased, being sick, made his last
will and testament [nuncupative]. When his infant son, now
in the hands of Mr Peckett, should attain 7 years, his father
and the child's grandfather, Edward Skipwith, should take him
to his care, during his minority. If the said Edward Skipwith
be not living, Thomas Hatcher should have the care of him.
To Mr Edward Skipwith, esquire, his father, his bay saddle
nagg. To his uncle, colonel Thomas Hatcher,- his great
saddle, his best case of pistoUs, and his sword. To his sister,
Elizabeth Skipwith, his silver watch. To everyone of his
brothers and sisters, 5/. apiece to buy each of them mourning.
To the nursekeeper who attended him 20^. over and above his
wages. To his servant Thomas a horse, etc. Witnesses —
Mr Thomas Hatcher ; Faith Meeres ; Elizabeth Berisford alias
Skipwith. Proved 25 March, 1652, by Edward Skipwith, father of the
deceased, to whom administration was granted during the
minority of the deceased's son Edward. [Bowyer 65.]
25 October, 1651. I Hugh Smith, of Great Steeping,
husbandman, sick. My body to be buried in the church or
churchyard of Great Steeping. To John Smith, my second
son, 40/. and half my household goods, etc, also my lesser
bald fillev. To Abraham Smith, my youngest son, 40/. and
the other half of my household goods, and the greater of the
bald fiUeyes. To William Smith, my eldest son, the bald
fiUev. To everyone of my son William's children an ewe and
a lamb. To Thomas Baslington the foal of my son William's
mare. To George Baslington the foal of the great bald mare.
To John Barneborrow a brown cow that is with William
Rumball, etc. To Isabel Austin one reed fleecke quee which
is in the hands of WilHam Rumball. To Hannah Gromitt my
cow that is at WiUiam Coxhead's, and an ewe and a lamb.
To Grace Woods, my daughter, i burling quee of the better
sort of my burlings, and to every of her children an ewe and a
lamb. To Ruth Laistrap one burling quee of the better sort
of my burUngs. To Thomas Hodgkin i sheether sheep hodg.
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hinch in the hall, one pewter flaggon, etc. Helen my wife
shaU have the use of the saltintrough and the great pann or
kettle and the brandreth during her life. To the poor of
Great Steeping 20f, To John Smith, my son, aU that old
wheele tyre that is left or can be found. Supervisor — John
Stoker bs, Sd, To Helen my wife, whom I make sole
executrix, aU the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Richard
Rannlon ; Nicholas Rannlon ; John Stoker.
Proved at London, i6 February, 165 1-2, by the executrix.
[Bowyer 44.]
5 July, 1649. ^ Tristram Smith, of Oldfeild in the parish of
Faldingeworth, yeoman, weak. To the poor of Faldingworth
20s, within one fortnight. To Rowland Turgoode of
SpridHngton is, bd. To -widdowe Clarke of Spridlington bd.
To widdowe Myres there bd. To Sarah Clarke of Spridlington
bd. To widdowe Chapman of Spridlington bd. To Mrs.
Smith of Snarford i2d. To widdowe Wild of Hanworth
I2i^. To Thomas Yates, son of Thomas Yates of Lincoln,
who married one of the daughters of mv brother Smith lOf.
To the children of Frederick Smith, son of mv brother Smith,
2f. bd, each. To Robert Smith, son of my brother Smith, lOf.
To my goddaughter, Anne Dickenson, 2s, bd. To mv son,
John Smith, 40/. within 4 months. To mv wife, Alice Smith,
30/. and half of mv household goods. To my cousin the wife
of my cousin John Drinkewater lOf. To John Smith, my
grandchild, 100/. with interest at 21 years or day of marriage.
To Catherine Smith, my grandchild, his sister, 100/. and the
other half of my household goods, with interest at 21 years or
day of marriage. If either die before 21 vears or marriage the
survivor to have the portion. To John Drinkewater of
Westlaby and John Stafford of Wickam, whom I make
executors, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — John Mowbray
his mark ; George Oster his mark.
Proved at London, i November, 1652, by the executors.
[Bowyer 192.]
25 February, 1 650-1. I Abigaill Snowden of Hornecastle,
widow, weak. To everyone of my grandchildren, the children
of my eldest son, Rutland Snoden, at 21 years the following
estates : To Robert his eldest son all thosc lands, etc., which
I purchased of my said son, and he of Simon Lawrance, as also
those which I purchased of Thomas Raithbecke, except an
annuity given to my son, Scroop Snoden, which is to be paid
forth of the said Raithbeckes lands ; also all those lands, etc.,
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as also that tenement which I hold of the governors of the
free school of Horncastle ; To Rutland Snoden, second son of
my son Rutland, all those lands, etc., which I purchased of
Theophilis earl of Lincoln, John Cherrey, Thomas Thewe, and
Thomas West ; I give towards the raising of portions for
Abigaill Snoden loo/., Elizabeth Snoden loo/., and every one
of the rest of my son Rutland's children 50/. apiece out of aU
those profits arising of my estate in the manor or soke of
Horncastle and the parsonage impropriate of West Ashby, at
21 years ; To my son Scroope Snoden 10/. yearly for 10 years
paid as above-said ; To everyone of my son Scroope Snoden's
children 5/. apiece at 21 vears. To a minister to preach my
' funarall ' 20f . To the ringers 20f. To the poor of
Hornecastle 4/. To the poor of West Ashby 40J. To my son
Rutland, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — William Maltby his mark ; Edward Peake.
A codicil dated 15 April, 1651. Witnesses — Edward
Peake ; Mary Gleane her mark.
Proved at London, 18 May, 1652, by the executor.
[Bowyer 114.]
31 Mav, 1650. I Richard Solomon, of Pickeworth, veoman.
To Anne Solomon, my wife, the third part of all my goods and
lands, and the hether Howse at Upthorp, etc. To Edward
Solomon, my eldest son, all my freehold lands in Pickworth,
and he or his heirs shall pay unto John Solomon, my second
son, 40f. a year during his life. To the said John Solomon
100/. with the interest therof due to me by bond from the
executors of George Cooke, John Pearson, and Henry Thrift.
To Mary Solomon, my second daughter, 200/., the chair, etc.,
I bought of Mr John Weld. To James Jessap of Rausby,
that married my eldest daughter, 5/. To Ellen his wife, 5/.
To their four daughters 5/. apiece at 21 years. To Anthony
Baxter's three children, of Leysby, 20-f. apiece at 21 years. To
John Wallitte's four children, of Silkwillowby, 20f. apiece at
21 years. To Jame Manton 4/ at 21 years. To James
Thorpe and Mary his wife 40^., part of the 4/. he oweth me,
and to James Thorpe's four children the residue of the 4/. To
William Clarke, my servant and kinsm., 10/. To William
Solomon, my nephew, 40^. To Edward Solomon and John
Solomon, my two sons, whom I make joint executors, the
rest of my goods with my lease of Folkingham Parke.
Witnesses — Thomas Shipman; Nicholas Syms, his mark;
WiUiam Clerke, his mark.
Proved at London, 17 May, 1652, by Edw. Solomon, one of
the executors. [Bowyer 114.]

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10 September, 1644. I Richard Somerby of the citv of
Lincoln, alderman, weak. To Elizabeth Hird, my eldest
daughter, and now wife of Richard Hird, my messuage I now
dwell in, called Grangers house, in the parish of St'Peter at
Arches, and a piece of land thereto adjoining belonging unto
a messuage I purchased of George Winterborne, gentleman,
deceased, and a plot of ground I purchased of WiUiam Walcer,
deceased ; to hold to Elizabeth, her heirs and assigns, for ever.
My cottage in Newland lately builded bv me, with the ground
called Garden stead whereon the cottage stands, now in the
tenure of William Paul and John Cockle ; another plot of
ground adjoining upon the said spot leading into Newland,
being a convenient passage into Newland, which last piece of
ground I purchased of Markam Whalley and Elizabeth his
wife, one of the heirs of John Fawkner : to hold to the said
Elizabeth, her heirs and assigns, for ever ; and also the lease of
the wooU houses in the parish of St Peter's at Arches, which
are granted to me by lease from the Corporation of Lincoln, to
hold for the residue of the term. And if my daughter, Jane
Shutleworth, shall be minded to have part of the said wooll
houses, then Elizabeth and her husband shall grant her that
part towards the east beginning at the broad door of the wooll
houses, to hold during tbe remainder of the lease, paying 51. to
Elizabeth. To Jane Shuttleworth, my said daughter, my
messuage in the parish of St Peter at Arches, which I
purchased of George Winterborne ;. to hold to her for her life ;
remainder to the heirs oi her body by Leon Shuttleworth ;
remainder to the joint heirs of the bodies of Richard Hird
and Elizabeth his wife ; remainder to my right heirs. To
Elizabeth Hird and Jane Shutleworth, their heirs and assigns,
equally between them all the lands and tenements which I
purchased of Markham Whalley and Elizabeth his wife (the
before mentioned land excepted). The one having Beesby
farm in Newport in the county of the citv of Lincoln shall
have one little close of pasture adjoining to the farm, purchased
to me and mv heirs of Edward Barber, Doctor of Physic
deceased, to her heirs and assigns for ever. And the one
having the close of pasture under Beesome Parke in Newland
shall have the spot of ground adjoining purchased of Thomas
Enderby, gentleman, deceased, to her, her heirs and assigns for
ever. And the one having the cottage in Newland, now or
late in the tenure of John Harrison, shall have a little piece of
ground called a common lane, purchased of George Winter
borne, to her, her heirs and assigns for ever. To Anne

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Whalley, my kinswoman, 40J. yearly during her life, together
with her maintenance. Executors and residuary legatees — my
daughters, Elizabeth Hird and Jane Shuttleworth. Witnesses
— Robert Shutleworth ; John Haddon ; William Freake, his
mark. Proved 7 Julv, 1652, bv the executors named. [Bowver
148.] 10 March, 1650. I Ambrose Stennett of Boston, felmonger,
aged. To my son, William Stennett, my house and 4 acres of
pasture in Wiberton, in a place there called Westgate, lately
purchased of Mr William Saunders, to him and his heirs for
ever. To my daughter Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Hutchinson,
I cottage and 2 acres of hemp land in Freiston, which I
purchased of Matthew Smith, also one cottage and 3 acres of
pasture in Fishtofte which I purchased of one Richardson, and
also 2 cottages in Boston, in the several tenures of Thomas
Clerke and [blanl(] Gibson, to her and her heirs for ever. To
the said EHzabeth 100/. within one year. To Susan Stennett,
mv daughter, my house and ground in Boston, which I
purchased of Mr Nicholas Cooke, to her and her heirs for ever.
To the said Susan 8 acres of pasture which I purchased of Mr
William Graves, lying in Skirbecke quarter, to her and her
heirs for ever; also 100/. at 21 years or marriage. To
Elizabeth, my wife, in satisfaction of all her dower, etc., one
cottage in Boston, now in the tenure of William Warde ;
also 7 acres of pasture in Skirbecke Quarter which I purchased
of John Herron. After her death I give the said cottage to
my daughter Elizabeth and her heirs for ever, and the 7 acres
of land to my daughter Susan and her heirs for ever. To
Elizabeth my wife 20/, and all the goods that were her own
when I married her and all her apparel. To Marke Hamond
50f. To my sister Bridgett, wife of Henry Clayton, 40^. To
Anne Stennett, my sister, 4/. To Alice, William, Elizabeth,
and John, children of my sister, Anne Stennett, 40f. each. To
Mercie Hamond, my sister Margaret's daughter, 40s. To
Isabel Pecke, my kinswoman, 40f. To my servant, Susan
Smith, zos. if she continues my servant until my death. To
the poor of Boston 3/. To my son William whom I make
sole executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — George
Caborne; John Gelder ; Thomas Caborne; Richard Longley.
Proved at London, 25 September, 1652, by WiUiam Stennett.
[Bowyer 183.]

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20 January, i65i[-2]. The wiU of Thomas Stevens, sick
in body. My body to be buried in the churchyard of St
James. To my two daughters, Jane and Elizabeth, equally
the money derived from the sale of two acres one rood of land
as soon as the crop is off. I appoint John Stevens and John
Ellis to sell it and put the money to the best advantage tiU my
daughters attain 1 8 years ; and they to be each others heirs ;
and if Jane die I give ^5 out of it to my brother Stevens'
eldest son. To Ann RipingeU my daughter in law 5/. and one
burling that was Feabodies, at 1 8 years of age. Executor and
residuary legatee — my wife. Overseers — John EUis and John
Stevens. 'Witnesses — John Ellis ; Elizabeth Stevens.
Proved 24 March, i65i[.2], by Ann Stevens, the relict.
[Bowyer 65.]
28 August, 1650.^ I Thomas Stevenson, of Louth, veoman,
sick. To Avise^ my wife all my household stuffs. To Alice
Stevenson, my grandchild, after the death of my wife the
aforesaid stuff. To Avise my wife the rent due unto me from
Thomas Hall for the grounds he holdeth in farm from me,
towards the raising of 5/. which she wished, before she married
me, to give unto Dorothy Parish, her kinswoman ; the
remainder to be made up by my executor. To Thomas
Stevenson, my son, 15/. ; 14/. whereof to be the last part of
the 40/. I promise him when he married Mary Oldale. To
George, Basill, Thomas, Elizabeth, and Anne Stevenson, the
sons and daughters of William Stevenson, 20.f. apiece within
6 months. To Andrew, George, and Annie Stevenson the
sons and daughter of Andrew Stevenson, 20^. each at 16^ years.
To Leonard, Lawrance, Thomas, and Anne the sons and
daughter of Lawrence* Simpkinson, late of Wythorne, 20f.
each. To Robert and John the- sons of Robert Pallson, late of
Willoughby, to either of them 20s, To Alice and Elizabeth
Stevenson, 5/. each ; and Anise Stevenson shall have the
interest arising from their legacies until they attain 18 years.
To WilHam and Thomas sons of WiUiam Caterall, children,
lOJ. each. To the said Elizabeth Stevenson my chest. To
the poor of Gayton in ths Marsh los. To William CateraU
of Mablethorpe, clerk, whom I make sole executor, the rest of
' There are two copies of this will in Bowyer, 148.
^ ' Annise ' in second copy.
' ' 2 1 ' in second copy.
^ * Thomas ' in second copy.

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my goods. To Christopher, son of Christopher Deighton, 5^.
Witnesses — John Thory ; Christopher Dighton ; Signum
Eliz. Dighton ; John Westerby.
Proved at London, 22 July, 1652, by the executor.
[Bowyer 148.]
7 December, 1649. I John Stowe of Welton, husbandman»
not well. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Welton
near my wife and mv brother WiUiam Stowe. To my brother,
Peter Stowe, 3/. which he hath already. To my sister Wells,
mv sister Worslv, rhy sister Catlidge, Elizabeth Leuers my
kinswoman, and Joane Leuers my kinswoman, 6f. Sd, apiece.
To Joh.T Dickenson, my kinsman, 5/. To the poor of Welton
and Ryland 13^. 4^. To Matthew Kirke 2s, bd. To my
brother, Peter Stowe, all mine apparrell. To Mr Henry
Luddington of Brattleby, whom I make executor, the rest of
my goods, and I do desire him to take care of my brother
William Stowe his two children, and let the Lord do unto them
what he pleaseth. Supervisors — my cousin, David Robinson ;
my cousin, SamueU Robinson. [No witnesses.]
Proved at London, 23 July, 1652, by Henry Luddington.
[Bowyer 148.]
24 June, 1652. I William Sutton of West Deeping,
millwright, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
West Deeping. To my sons, Thomas and William Sutton, all
my tools etc., they paying 4/, towards the payment of my debts.
Executrix — my wife, Joane Sutton. Supervisor — my brother,
John Sutton, of Tallington, izd. Witnesses — Matthew
Greaves ; John Townhand.
Proved at London, 20 August, 1652, by John Allen,
notary publique, the lawful proctor of Joan Sutton. [Bowyer
226,] 19 June, 1652, I Thomas Sweete of Rucland, clerk, sick.
To Alice Sweete, my eldest daughter, 60/. within i year. To
Elizabeth Sweete, my second daughter, 60/. at 21 vears. To
the said Alice and Elizabeth, 40/ between them, at the death
of Dorothie Skegney, wife of Thomas Skcgney of Rigsby,
gentleman. To my second son, George Sweete, 40/. at
21 years. To my third son, Christopher Sweete, 60/. at 21
years. To my youngest son, John Sweete, 60/. at 21 years.
If any of my children die before receiving their portion,
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Elizabeth I make supervisor and trustee. To Thomas Sweete
my eldest son and heir, all my real and personal estate, whom
Tmake sole executor. Witnesses — Lyonell Gelson: William
Harrold, his mark ; John Morgan ; Ap. Gelson,
Proved at London, 25 September, 1652, by Thomas Sweete,
[Bowyer 182,]
20 August, 1644, I Humphrey Tayler, of Pointon, trooper
under the command of captain John Savage in the regiment of
Coll. Whaley. My body to be buried in Ongar churchyarde.
To my brother Edward, my sister Catherine, and mv sister
Hannah all my arrears, and such sums of money that is due
unto me upon debenters for my services unto the Parliament,
saving 20-f. To my brother, William Holdernesse, the said
20f. To Elizabeth Wilsworth of Sleeford, 5/. which is owino'
to me of Christopher Watkins in Balckhorse alley in London,
hatter. To Christopher and Thomas, sons of the said
Christopher Watkins, 5^. each, to be paid bv my friend, Samuel
Driver, out of the price of my house. To Samuel Driver,
whom I make executor, the rest of mv goods. Dated at
Onger, 20 August, 1644. Witnesses — Thomas Veard, his
mark ; George Haynes.
Proved 16 July, 1652, by Samuel Driver. [Bowyer 195,]
10 April, 1652, I John Tayler of Ropsley, clerk, weak.
To the poor of Ropsley 5/. To my son, Samuel Tayler, mv
3 mess' in Grantham, and my lands called Benington Grange
which I bought of Mr John Russill, to him and his heirs for
ever. To John Tayler, my son, all my mess' etc, in Welby,
CO, Lincoln, to him and his heirs for ever. My executors, etc.,
to receive the rents of the said premises until mv said son
accomplish 21 vears, for his maintenance and education. To
my sons, WiUiam Tayler and John Tayler, the moietv of the
mess', etc, in a place called the 'heath houses' in Kinsburn,
CO, 'Warwick, also the moiety of all those grounds, etc, called
Kinsburie Leaze in Kinsburie aforesaid, to have and to hold to
them and their executors, etc, for 440 years. And mv said
sons shall have the reversion and fee single of the said lands in
Kinsburie to them and their heirs for ever. My executors to
receive the rents from the premises in Warwickshire during
the minority of my sons William and John. To my
said son, WiUiam Tayler, the house and lands in Bromsgrove,
CO. Worcester, now in the tenure of Humfrey Hadon,
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tenure of Nicholas BHcke and William Lawrimer, to have and
to hold unto him and his heirs until my son Ralph shall convey
and assure unto mv son WilHam and his heirs an absolute
estate of inheritance of the moiety of all that mess', etc.,
[called] Damford farme and the moiety of all the lands, etc,
thereunto belonging, being in Whitchurch, co, Salop, being
the inheritance of IVlargarett my late wife. After such
conveyance made by my son Ralph unto my son William and
his heirs, the devise unto William my son of and in the mess,'
etc, in Bromsgrove shall cease and be void ; and then I give
the said mess,' etc, in Bromsgrove unto my said son Ralph
and to his heirs for ever. My executors shall take the rents
from my said premises in Bromsgrove until my son Ralph
accomplish 21 vears, for his maintenance. To Anne my
daughter the bond for 200/. owing to her and to me from mv
brother, Thomas Cotton of Wecford [query Wickford, Essex]
and I give her 120/. more. To my four younger daughters,
Abigaill, Mary, Margaret, and Elizabeth, 300/. apiece at
21 years. To my sister, Anne Coton, 5/. To my nieces,
Anne Feeld, Susan Scott, and Joan Coton. To Ralph Coton
5/. To Edward Feeld and Thomas Coton the younger, whom
I make executors, 10/. each. Witnesses — Thomas Tayler, his
mark ; EHzabeth Wells, her mark.
Proved at London, 13 July, 1652, by the executors.
[Bowyer 51.]
I May, 1652. I Thomas Thorpe of Markett Deepinge,
gentleman, sick. To Richard Kav in the countv of Lincoln,
gentleman, and to Alice his wife, my sister, all my estate in
Great Pursant within the manner of Croyland ; all my fishing
field and decov, about 200 acres, for their lives ; but if my
sister die and he marry again, the premises shall descend to
their three children, Wiburron, Elizabeth, and Alice, and their
heirs. To Stephen Dexter and Richard Kav, both of Markett
Deeping, all the profits of the said fishing field and decov, and
I make them my executors. To my executors that cottage
wherein Mr Thomas Whitlacke liveth ; also a cottage now in
the tenure of Christopher Millward and Abraham Havfield,
with the close adjoining, which I have in lease from the Earl
William of Exeter. My wife to be freed from all my debts
except the debt due to Mr Darly, being 76/. 12^., and to Mr
John Claypoole of Norborrow, co. North'ton, 20/. To
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wearing appareil. Witnesses — Thomas Eaton ; Thomas
Whitlack ; Pawle Clarke.
Proved at London, 31 May, 1652, by the executors.
[Bowyer 92.]
1 1 January, 165 1-2. I Joyce Tompson of Sutton St Maries
in the parts of Holland, widow, sick. Mv bodv to be buried
in the chancel of the parish church of Sutton. To Margaret
Buckworth, wife of Thomas Buckworth, mv daughter. To
my four daughters, Elizabeth Smith, Jane Thicknesse,
Margaret Buckworth, and Anne Morden. To Jane Thick
nesse, my daughter. To John RactcHffe and George
Faireclough two bills wherein thev stand engaged unto me for
certayn money. To my brother Callis 5/. To mv cousin,
Thomas Smith, 10/. To my four daughters, Katherine, Sarah,
Troth, and Marie Thompson at 18 years, if they be married,
or else at 21. Executors — my sons in law, Thomas Buckworth,
gentleman, and Thomas Thicknesse, gentleman, and I give
them 30/. between them, which is due to me out of my
jointure. Witnesses — William Callis ; Thomas Smith.
Proved at London, 4 May, 1652, by the executors.
[Bowyer 92.]
19 August, 1650. I William Tupholme of Lowth, clerk,
weU. To Susanna my wife all those goods which she hath
now in her possession, and 100/. of that money which is in the
hands of Richard Gartham, etc. She shall have 14/. yearly for
life arising out of the interest of the money in Richard
Gartham's hands in case she shall release her thirds in mv lands,
otherwise I give her only 10/. yearly as aforesaid. To my son,
WiUiam Tupholme, 100/. at 21 years. To my son, John
Tupholme, 8/, yearly for his education until he shall accomplish
14 years, and then he shall have 20/. to bind an apprentice to
a trade and more; also 100/ at 21 years. To my daughter
West 5/. for a ring. Supervisors — my brother John and my
brother, George Tupholme, and I give them 40X. each to buy
them rings. To my son, Nicholas Tupholme, all my lands, and
the rest of my goods, and I do make him sole executor.
Witnesses — Thomas Small ; John West.
Proved at London, 11 February, 165 1-2, by the executor.
[Bowyer 46.]
23 August, 1651. I Richard White of Markeby, gentleman,
weak. To the mother church of Lincoln 3^. ^d. To the

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town of Markeby 40f. To the towns of Hannay and
Hagnaby los. To the town of Sutton 13^ . 4.d, To the town
of Huttoft I3f. ^d. To the towns of Billesby, Asterby [i.e.
Asfordbv] and Thurleby zos. To Elizabeth my wife 50/, for
the finishing of my house in Markeby ; also 350/,, and with
100/. thereof she shall discharge my land from an ' ingagement '
to mv brother Pepper, his wife, and children. To mv said wife
all my plate, etc., and all mv household stuff, except the furniture
in the great chamber and great parlour, which I give her for
her life only, and after her decease I give it to Robert White,
eldest son of mv brother, Eustace White. To Margarett
White, one of the daughters of mv deceased brother, John
White, 100/, To her sister Mary after the payment of 200/-
I am to pay her 5/. more. To the said Robert White aU my
lands in Hannay to him and his heirs for ever. I do hereby
confirm two deeds of indenture made by me to mv cousins,
John Bosewell and David Mapletofte, concerning my manors
of Markeby and all mv mess,' lands, etc, in Markeby, Sutton,
Trustropp, Hannay, and Billesby, bearing the dates of
12 August instant and [blank] August aforesaid. To Richard
White, Eustace White, and Margarett White, sons and
daughter of mv brother, Eustace White, 100/, apiece. To
mv brother Wotton and his wife 20/. To my sister Fawne
20f. to buv her a pair of gloves. To my niece Rayney 20-f.
To everyone of my cousin Rayeneves children 20-f. apiece.
To my niece Briggs 20-r. To mv cousin, John Bosewell,
5 marks. To Robert Pepper 5 marks. Executor — my
brother, Eustace White. Witnesses — Robert Boswell ;
Robert Pepper; John Bushev.
A codicil annexed : — To John Bushey, his servant, 5/. To
Elizabeth White, daughter of his brother Eustace, 100/. To
everyone of his cousin Keales children lOj. apiece. To his
servant, Elizabeth Sibsey, 40^. To William Caborne 5 marks.
To his cousin, John Makers, 40X. To Mr Metcalfe 20^,
To his cousin Larke 20J. To his servant, Margaret
Claxton, 5^.
Proved at London, 10 July, 1652, by the executor.
[Bowyer 5 2. J {To be continued).

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4 November, 1651, I Robert WiUiamson of Mumbv
Chappell, yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the chappell
of Mumby as near the grave of Mr AUen, our late deceased
minister, as may be convenient. To the poor of our chappell,
I Of. To Edward Williamson, my eldest son, the lease of Sir
Nicholas Yarbrough land in Winthrop. My wife shall hold
and enjoy my 15 acres during the lease. My said son shall
pav my wife bl, yearly during her life in respect of his benefit
of the aforesaid lease, which is 40-f, a year more than her thirds
of my aforesaid lands. If my wife marrv again, she shall have
no interest or third in anv mv copyhold lands or in thc
15 acres. To John Williamson, my second son, the lease of
the house where he now dwelleth ; also 30/. ; and the house
and farm wherein I now dwell when my wife shall marry or
depart this life, etc. To Mary Spelkes, my eldest daughter, 5/.
To the three daughters of my daughter Spelkes 30/., i,e, Mary,
Margarett, and Dorothy Spelkes, to be equally divided, at
18 vears. To the two sons of mv daughter Spelkes, i,e,
WiUiam and Robert Spelkes, 5/. to be equally divided, at
18 years. These legacies of mv grandchildren shall be paid
into the hands of William Spelkes, mv daughter's husband.
To Elizabeth Williamson, my youngest daughter, 120/. at
18 years ; and if she die before 18 vears, her portion to be
equaUy divided between my two sons and my daughter Spelkes.
To Elizabeth WiUiamson, my son Edward's daughter, 5/. at
18 years. To my son Edward's wife 20s, To Anne Jackson,
my grandchild, 5/. at 21 years. To Judith Williamson 5/,,
being the same legacv which was given her by Edward
WiUiamson, her grandfather. To Susan Williamson, her
sister, 10/., at 21 years, given as aforesaid. To John
WiUiamson, brother of the aforesaid Judith and Susan, 5/. at
21 vears, given as aforesaid. To Mr George Smith, my
minister, 10^. to preach my funeral sermon. To my two
servants, to either of them a sheeder sheep hogg. To
Dorothy my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — my two sons, William Spelkes of Mumby
Chappell,, and Edward Williamson of Thorp. Witnesses —
William Spelkes ; Edward Williamson.
Proved at London, 31 May, 1652, by the executrix.
[ Bowyer 94.]
17 April, 1649. I Hellen Wilson of Garnethorpe, single-
woman, sick. To my cousins, Henry, WiUiam, and John
Smith, children of my aunt Church, 30f. each. To my cousin,

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Anne Church, 20/,, at 21 years. To my sister in law, Anne
Smith, If, To my cousin, Francis Chapman, if. To my
aunt, Dorothie Church, 5/, To my uncle Church, her
husband, whom I make sole executor, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Na. Heaton ; George Saunderson ; Marke Bryan,
his mark.
Proved at London, 29 October, 1652, by William Church,
the executor. [Bowyer 167.]
I January, 165 1-2. I John Wing the elder of Denton,
labourer, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Denton. To Elizabeth my wife all my household goods,
2 cows, and 10 sheep, all my wool, hay, corn, etc. To my
sister Kitchin 2-f, bd. To Sillina the wife of Thomas
Feareing, my kinswoman, zs, bd. The remainder of my
sheep, 40 in number, shall be sold, and the money put forth for
the maintenance of my daughter Sillina, To my said daughter
one debt of 10/. which my brother, George Wing, oweth me.
The rest of my goods to William Welby of Denton, esq., in
trust for my daughter SiUina, and I do make him executor.
Witnesses — Stephen Primatt ; Richard Paxton.
Proved at London, 9 February, 165 1-2, by the executor,
[Bowyer 49,]
30 May, 1645, I John Wood of Missen, co. Lincoln,
yeoman. To my daughter,- Katherine Food, i2d. To Alice
Bingley. To Ellen Jackeson a black heifer. To Robert
Hastings, son of Robert Hastings of Carleton in Lyndwick,
CO, Nottingham, i2d. To Dorothie Hastings, his sister, lid.
To Isabell Hastings i2d. To everv one of mv brothers'
children i2d, a piece. To Elizabeth Wood, my wife, the rest
of my goods, and I do make her sole executrix. Witnesses —
John Uptori ; and Robert Hastings junior, his mark.
Proved at London, 27 January, 165 1-2, by the executrix,
[Bowyer 16,]
I October, 1651, I Richard Wood the elder of Horsington,
yeoman, sound. To Anne my wife all my mess', lands, etc.,
in Hawewood in the parish of Bardney, to have and to hold to
her and her assigns during her life, and after her decease to
Richard Wood, my son, and to his children for ever. To my
sons, John and James Wood, 5/. apiece. To my daughter,
Jenet Dauce, 5/. To my son, Charles Wood, my sorrell mare
and her foal, and 70/. To every of my five grandchildren 20s.
apiece. To my son, Richard Wood, whom I make sole

LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS. 9 1
executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Hammond
Claxton ; Thomas Doddes ; William Clarke. To the poor of
Horsington zos. To the poor of Bardney 10s,
Proved at London, 8 May, 1652, by the executor.
[Bowyer 94.]
19 April, 1652, I Thomas Woodthorpe of Welton in the
Marsh, gentleman, sick. My body to be buried in the church
there. To the poor of Welton, zos,, oi Orby bs, Sd,, of
Gunby 5-f,, of Candlesby 5^., of Skremby 5^., of Skendleby 5.f.,
of Claxby 5^,, of Willoughby 10s, To my brother-in-law,
Thomas Sweete, clerk, and Elizabeth Sweete, his wife, £^
apiece. To Thomas and Alice Sweete, children of the said
Thomas, 20-f, each, within 6 months. To George, Christopher,
John, and Elizabeth, children of the said Thomas, zos, each,
within 6 months after they attain 21 vears. To my brother,
John Woodthorpe, 20s, To Christopher, Thomas, and Eliza
beth Woodthorpe, his children, 20f. apiece^ within 6 months.
To my cousin, Thomas Woodthorpe, of Sloothbv, 20j. To
my cousin, Anne Mussendyne, 20-f. To Elizabeth Tompson,
of Glentworth, 20-f. To Mary Holden, of Gauthorpe, 20J.
To Margaret Chatterton, of Glentworth, 20J. To Alice, wife
of John Harrison, of Toynton, 20-f. To my sister, Elizabeth
Paul, of Hogstroppe, 20f. To my sister, Katherine Stampe, of
Bratoft, 20-f. To mv sister. Amy Dennvs, of Orby, 20-f. To
mv cousin, Robert Dennys, of Orby, 2oj. I lent him. To my
cousin, Anne Johnsonne, of Ingoldmells, 20f., at her age of
21 years. To Elizabeth Johnsonn, her sister, zos, at 21 years.
To John Pickering, of Waynflett, ^^3 he oweth me. To Simon
Pickeringe, of Leake, 20s. To Marie Parker, of Leake, zos.
To Isabel Tompson, late of Alford, 20x. To Elizabeth, sister
of the said Isabel, zos. To Alice Falding, of Welton, 5f. To
Mary Buttry, of Welton, 5^. To 'Valentyne Smith, Ezekyell
Teesdale, Margaret Ranson, and Alice Williamson, my servants,
one ewe and one lamb now in ' Welton feild ' apiece. To my
wife Faith and my son Thomas, aU my goods to be equally
divided between them bv my brother Cooke, of Carleton, and
Mr Steevenson, of Candlesby.
And mv will is that Faith my said wife shall use, inhabit, and
dispose of my now dwelling house and the lands thereunto
belonging in Welton for one vear after my decease, at such rent
as the said Mr Cooke and Mr Steevenson shaU think fit ; and
if she shall desire to dwell and inhabit the house and lands in
Welton I lately purchased of John Gourdby, my will is that

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she shall have them so long as she pleaseth and keeps herself
unmarried, at the rent of 12/. vearlv. And my further will is
that in case there shall grow any difierence between mv said
son and wife or anv of the legatees concerning anything of
this mv will, that then the said matter in difference shall be
referred to the said Mr Cooke and Mr Stevenson to be
determined by them under their hands and seals as they shall
see fit. And I do appoint Faith my wife the executrix of this
mv last will and testament. And I do will and appoint that
my estate personal being valued bv the said Mr Cooke and Mr
Stevenson indifferently, that my debts being paid, and the sum
of 200/. (the which sum of ;^2oO is in discharge of a bond I
entered into to Mr Cooke, of Carleton, to leave my said wife
80/. at my death, being also clear to mv wife out of my personal
estate) then my will is that the overplus of my said estate
shall go to my son, Thomas Woodthorpe.
To Mr Lettsome, of Skrembv, lOf. to preach my funeral
sermon. Supervisors — the said Mr Cooke, and Mr Stevenson,
and they shaU have 5/. apiece. Witnesses — Thomas Lawford ;
Richard Gibbon, his mark; Henry Wellam.
Proved at London, 4 June, 1652, by Faith Woodthorpe.
[Bowver 146.]
10 November, 1650, I Dorothy Wright, sick. My body
to be buried in the churchyard [unnamed]. To mv father
Caer 10/. To John Staveley, mv cozen, who lives at Morton,
20/, To my sister Sarah 10/. To [blank] lol. Executor —
my uncle WiUiam Staveley. Witnesses — Mary Mason ; Jane
Brombie. Proved 27 May, 1652, by the executor. [Bowyer 94.]
4 December, 165 1. I John Wright of East Raison,
gentleman. To Mr Bennett, the minister of East Raisen, 5/.
To Mr Henry Whitwicke, minister of Kingerby, 5/. To the
poor of East Raisen 5/., of Middle Raisen 20f., and of
Linwood 20-f. To John Booth, mv grandchild, son and heir
apparent of William Booth, of Killingholme, esquire, my son
in law, and Elizabeth his wife, my daughter, all mv manor of
Awdelbie alias Awdlebie, with all the lands, etc., in the tenure
of Samuel Tompson, and all my messuages, lands, etc., in
Clixbie, to him and his heirs for ever. My executor to receive
for the first four years after my decease the rents from the
aforesaid premises for the sole use of Mary Booth, another of
my grandchildren. To the said John Booth and his heirs for
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which I lately purchased of Mr Sheffeild, except such lands
that were my own before the said purchase, or in a place
caUed Gallamore in East Raisen, he paying out of the premises
to Prudence Burkbv, widow, 20-f. yearly for her life. To
William Booth, my grandchild, second son of the said William
Booth and Elizabeth, and to the heirs of his bodv for ever, all
mv manor in Killingholme, with the lands, etc., belonging to
it, and all other messuages, lands, etc., in KiUingholme ; and
if he die without issue of his body, I give the premises to the
said John Booth and his heirs for ever. To Thomas Booth,
third son of the said William and Elizabeth, another of mv
grandchildren, and to the heirs of his bodv for ever, all my
messuages, lands, etc., in Linwood, and the parsonage and
tythes of Terrington [Torrington] ; and if he die without
issue of his body, I give the premises to the said John Booth
and his heirs for ever. To Anthony Booth, fourth son of the
said WiUiam Booth and Elizabeth, another of my grandchildren,
and to the heirs of his body for ever, the messuage wherein I
now live ; the messuage caUed Acrids House ; the messuage
called Davies Howse, and a piece of land the breadth of the
garth or vard of the said Davies Howse to the ' revcr,' late
parcel of Mr Sheffeilds land ; and four other messuages in East
Raisen, now in the tenures of William West, Nicholas Taylor,
Nicholas Wharton, and Mary Robinson, widdow ; all the
lands, etc., I bought of my cousin, Edmund Wright, Iving in
certain closes and a place called GaUamore in East Raisen ; all
my lands, etc., in Middle Raisen ; and if the said Anthony die
without issue of his body, I give the premises to the said John
Booth and his heirs for ever. My said son Booth and
Elizabeth his wife to have the said manors, etc., except the
manor of Awdelbv and my lands in Clixbv, during the
several minorities of my grandchildren, John, William,
Thomas, and Anthony. To the said Mary Booth, my
grandchild, one obligation wherein Sir Edward Aiscoghe, knt,
and Thomas Aiscoghe, gentleman, stand bound to me in the sum
of 300/. To Alice, daughter of my sister Hardwicke, deceased,
5/. To Widdow Lames 40J., and to her three children 20s.
apiece. To mv cousin, John Wacson, 40J., and to his wife
and three children 20s, apiece. To Helen, daughter of Edmund
Wright, my brother, deceased, 20J. To my cousin, Mary
Emerson, wife of [blank] Emerson, gentleman, 5/. To my
cousins, Alice Johnson, wife of Ralfe Johnson, 5/., Richard
Parkins 5/., Edward Parkins 5/., George Parkins 5/., Francis
Parkins 5/., Thomas Parkins 5/., EHzabeth Preston, wife of

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Francis Preston of York, 5/., and Edward Bagshawe 20f. To
WiUiam Wright, of London, my kinsman, 10/. To my
cousin, Elizabeth Parkins, wife of 'WiUiam Parkins of Ashby,
gentleman, 100/. To my cousin, Thomas Wright, 50/, and
to his three children 5/. apiece. To Humfrey Wright and his
children 30/. To mv cousin, Edward Wright, of Tevelby,
10/., and to his two children 5/. apiece. To my cousin, Jane
Wright, daughter of Philip Wright, deceased, 5/. To my
cousin, Elizabeth Hepwell, 40f. To everyone of the said
Philip Wright's children 20^. apiece. To my cousin, PhiUipp
Langley, 5/. To mv cousin, Dixon's wife and her sister,
either of them 20.f. To Thomas Cater, of Raisen, 40J. To
his sister, Marv Cowper, 3/. To my cousin, Anthony
Wright's two daughters, either of them lO-f. To mv
servants, Anne Wright 10/., WiUiam Fairebarne 20f., Richard
Grisbie 20s,, and John Turner 20j, To Margarett Qsgarbie,
daughter of William Osgarbie, 4.0s,, and to every of the rest
of his children 2of, apiece. To William Heslop, my servant,
I0.f. To the said John Booth, whom I make executor, the
rest of mv goods. Supervisors — mv cousins, Mr George
Booth, WiUiam Parkins, Anthony Webberlev, John Webberlev,
and I give them 5/. apiece. Witnesses — William Bennett;
John David; John Jackson his mark; Nicholas Tayler his
mark ; Nicholas Wharton his mark.
Proved at London, 31 May, 1652, by the executor.
[Bowyer 94,] 27 July, 1652 [sic]
27 July, 1642, 16^ Charles, I Edmund Adlard of Boston,
bearebrewer. To Anthony Adlard, my eldest son, and his heirs,
for ever, i messuage, etc, and 3J acres of pasture in Wiberton,
now in the tenure of Simon Patch ; 6 acres 3 roods of arable land
in Wiberton, purchased of Richard Rasor, now in the tenure
of Simon Patch ; one tenement and i^ acres of pasture in
Wiberton, late in the tenure of Widow Tavlor ; 6 acres of
pasture in Wiberton, late in the tenure of Thomas Horbling,
which 6 acres is estimated to be at least 9 acres. To Edmund
Adlard my second son and his heirs, for ever, I messuage in
Boston, commonly called ' the white - horse,' etc., lately
purchased of Humfrey Quincey, in the tenure of John Manby,
goodman Swayne, and Thomas Routh. To Samuel Adlard,
my youngest son and his heirs, for ever, I messuage in
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Skerbecke quarter, and 2 acres of ground, now in the tenure
of Jonathan Fisher or his assignes ; and if the said Samuel die
before 21 years, the premises to go to the said Edmund, mv
second son, and his heirs, for ever ; and if Edmund die
before 21 years, his premises to go to Samuel. To mv
sister, Elizabeth Baldwin, wife of Thomas Baldwyne, of
Bardne, gentleman, 20s., and to everyone of their children 5J.
apiece. To my two sons, Edmund and Samuel, 100/. apiece
at 21 years. My tenement in Whaplod with the ground and
wood to be sold for the payment of mv debts. Executors —
my son, Anthony Adlard ; and my brother in law, Mr
Peregrine Pelham, of Kingston upon Hull. Supervisors — Sir
Anthony Irby knt ; Mr Thomas Askam ; Mr Thomas
Welbye ; my cousin, Henry Mowbray ; Mr John EUis ;
Mr Thomas Addams.
Proved at Westminster, 21 September, 1653, ^Y Anthony
Adlard, one of the executors. [Brent 305.]
30 December, 1652. I Edward Allenson of Humberstone,
CO. Line yeoman. My body to be buried in the parish
churchyard of Humberstone. To John Allenson, my kinsman.
To Susan Allenson, mv wife, whom I make executor, the
rest of my goods. To Nicholas Smith 2s. bd. Witnesses —
Nicholas Smith ; Francis Baylie ; Richard Waterhose his
mark. Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix, wife of the testator's grandson, Theobald Hathersall.
[Brent 312.]
Memorandum that Robert AUicocke of Stowe, labourer,
deceased, sick, on 12 March, 1652-3, made his will. To his
two sisters 3/. To his mother, Anne AUicocke. To his wife
Anne, whom he made executrix, the rest of his goods.
Witnesses. — Francis Brinckle, his mark ; Thomas Crookes,
his mark ; Nicholas Procter, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 16 August, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 318.]
I November, 1652. I John Alsopp of West Deeping, sick.
To the poor of West Deeping 10 groates. To my daughter,
Dorothy Pennell, 20/. which is in the hands of her husband,
Thomas Pennell, for her life, and afterwards to be divided as
foUows : — To Thomas, John, and Alice, children of the said
Thomas and Dorothy 5 marks apiece, and to Francis and Mary,
the two younger children, 5/. apiece. To my daughter,

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Susanna Benton, and my grandchild, Susanna Arnold, 5/.
apiece, being the 10/. in the hands of my son, Thomas Pennell.
To Margaret Glenn of Barholme 8/., and to WiUiam and
Elizabeth Arnold, my grandchildren, 5/. apiece, being part of
20/. in the hands of Richard Jeasons of Sibson, co. Northampton.
To John Rudd and William Dauison, sons of John Dauison,
of Pinchbecke, 20/. apiece, being the remainder of the said 20/.
To mv daughter, Dorothy PenneU, a young 'redd cowe.' To
mv grandchild, Thomas Arnold, 40-f. To Anne Webdale io.f.
To Margaret daughter of John Davison, zos. To Anne wife
of John Spendlowe 5J. Executrix — mv daughter, Dorothy
Pennell. Supervisor — mv son, Thomas Pennell. Witnesses —
John Greane ; Thomas Penall.
Proved at Westminster, 23 September, 1653, ^7 '^^ executrix.
[Brent 307.]
24 June, 1650, I Thomas Alwood of Barton upon Humber,
labourer, weak. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
St Peter's in Barton. To Sarah Alwood, mv sister, io.f., and
I ewe hogg. To Ellin Goodwvn, my sister, lox., and to
Ellen Goodwvn and Elizabeth Goodwyn, her daughters, 51.
apiece. To Christopher Sanderson, my brother in law, ^s,,
and to his wife and children lOf. amongst them. To Thomas
Browne, my grandchild, izd. To Elizabeth Potts, mv other
godchild, 120?. To William Goodwyn, mv brother in law.
To William Haggerston, of Hull, and to Jane his sister, 2f. bd,
apiece. To my brother John Lyghtev's son zs, bd. To mv
sister Barbara's two children, Robert Brigham, and Jane his
sister, zs, bd, apiece. To Bridget my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of mv goods. Supervisors — Willvam
Empringham ; WiUoughbie Stephenson. Witnesses — Edward
Cooper his mark ; Willyam Burgesse ; Robert Gunson.
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 304.]
13 March, 1652-3. I Leonard Atkin of Fulbecke, yeoman,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Fulbecke.
To Margarett Vicars, wife of Thomas Vicars, my daughter,
4.0s, To Thomas Vicars, my son in law, is. To Thomas
Vicars' four children everyone of them i ewe and a lamb.
To Edward Atkin, my son, whom I make executor, the rest of
my goods. Witnesses — Thomas Laine his mark ; Charles
Giasier. Proved at Westminster, 27 June, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 301.] {To be continued).

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24 October, 1652, I WiUiam Atkin of Fleete Fenn,
labourer, sick. Executrix — Alice mv wife. To my son
Willyam 3/. at 21 years. To my daughter Ellen 3/. lox. at
21 years. To my daughter Elizabeth 3/. lOf. at 21 years.
Supervisors — Willyam Cherrington ; Thomas Atkinson.
Witnesses — WiUiam Marley his mark ; Thomas Atkinson his
mark ; Thomas Fisher.
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, ^^ ^^^
executrix. [Brent 306.]
18 March, 1652-3, I Nicholas Atkinson of Scawthorpe in
the parish of Scotter, yeoman, sick, Mv body to be buried in
the parish church of Scotter, To the poor of Scotter 20-f,
To Edmond Hering's children ^s, apiece. To Willyam
Atkinson, of Upton, 5f, To four godchildren, Nicholas
Atkinson, Robert Martchan, Millicent Stubing, and Mary
Drowry, izd, apiece. To Jane Dawbnev, wife of William
Dawbney, 5J. To WilHam Hering, Christopher Sparke, Jane
Westoby, Jone Drewry, Jane Howgitt, Edward Steadmore,
and Jane Steadmore, his sister, i2d, apiece. To Margarett
Norris, my servant, 30/ To Robert Atkinson, my brother,
whom I make sole executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses
— Francis Drowrv, marke ; Thomas Stutting.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 309.]
3 March, 1652-3. I William Ayre of Ingoldmells, butcher,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Ingoldmells.
To Edward Avre, John Ayre, and Anthony Ayre, my sons,
izd, apiece. To John Gosling 12^. To Francis Cowlsey
izd. To Thomas Ayre, my son, 4/. at 21 years. If he die
before 21 years, the money shall be equally divided between
Edward Ayre, my son, and Jane Ayre, my daughter. To
Jane Ayre, my daughter, 12/. at 17 years. If she die before
17 years, bl, of it to Marv Ayre, my daughter, the wife of
Francis Cowlsev, and the other 61, to remain with my
executrix. To Willyam Tavler, son of Willyam Tayler, one
sheeder lamb. To Thomas Day, my man-servant, one sheeder
lamb. To Jane Avre, mv wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of mv goods. Witnesses — Thomas Alcocke ; Willyam
Tayler his mark ; Francis Cowlsey his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 304.]
8 June, 1653. I J°^" Bailey of Croft, husbandman, sick.
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house in the yard where she now dweUeth, during the tenure
of the lease ; and also her meat, drink, etc, during her Hfe.
If she and my executrix disagree about the same, my executrix
shall pav her 3/. per annum in lieu of the other. To Jane
Streaker 10/. at 21 years or marriage, and my books, etc. To
Elizabeth, Anne, and Susanna Bailey, daughters of Susanna
Bailey, my cousin Martin Bailey's widow, 3/, apiece at
21 vears. To Anne Bolland, my sister, zos. To everyone of
the children I answered for in baptism if, at 16 years. To
Susan Vera half a crown. To the minister who shall preach
my sermon lOf, To Ester Bailey, my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — William Rauson ;
George Chapman his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 308.]
6 January, 1652-3. I Cornelius Baker of East Barkewith,
clerk. To the poor of East Barkwith lof. To my daughter,
Jane Huddlestone, my wife's wedding ring. To mv grand
child, Alice Huddlestone, a little ring. To mv grandchild,
George Huddlestone, 2 lambs. To mv daughter, Katherine
Baker, 10/. To my son in law, William Feild, all my apparel,
he paying 20-f. unto my executors ; and half my books. To
my brother, Francis Harrold, mv clock. To Mrs Gase. To
my daughter, Alice Feild. To my son in law, George
Huddlestone, all the wheele timber in the yard. To my
daughter, Anne Baker, a mare which mv brother Harrold
hath. To my daughter, Elizabeth Baker, a mare. To mv
daughters, Gartrec, Anne and Elizabeth Baker, whom I make
executrixes, the rest of mv goods. Supervisors — my brother,
Francis Harold ; and my son, George Huddlestone. Witnesses
— Edmund Feild ; William Feild ; Jane Huddlestone her
mark. Proved at Westminster, 7 June, 1653, bv Gartrec Baker,
one of the executrixes, to whom administration was granted,
power being reserved to grant to the other executors.
[Brent 88.]
20 January, 1652-3. I George Bancrofte of Conisholme,
husbandman, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard
of Conisholme. To Anne Bancroft, my only daughter, 90/.,
and all my ' households,' etc To my executor all my clothes,
money, corn, and victualls. To my friend, Thomas Bransby,
20f., and to his wife 20f. ; and they shall take my daughter
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portion so long as she remain with them. To Thomas
Bancrofte, son of my brother James Bancrofte, 20 marks ; and
my brother, Thomas Bancrofte, shall have 8/. of it for his
upbringing and the other 5/. 6f. Sd, ior putting him to a trade.
To Dorothy, SuSan, and Elizabeth Nevell 20-f. apiece. To
George Bancrofte, son of my brother Thomas Bancroft, 20x. ;
and to James Bancrofte, Dauenot Bancrofte, Anne Bancrofte,
Elizabeth Bancrofte, his sons and daughters, 20x. apiece. To
John Bancrofte and Joan Bancroft, son and daughter of my
brother James Bancroft, 20f'. apiece. To mv brother, James
Bancroft, i cow. To my brother, Edward NevcU's two
younger children that he hath by this wife, 3^. 4.d, each. To
my brother Thomas Nevell's three children 3^. 4.d, each. To
everyone I am godfather to izd, apiece. To my uncle, AUen
Jackson, 3-f, id. To the two widdow Markhames in the poor
house 2f. To John Yattes izd. To Marv Wainfleett bd.
To Thomas Bancrofte, my brother, whom I make executor,
the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Thomas Bransby ;
Thomas Bancrofte mark ; James Somerskelles mark ; Jone
Bancrofte mark ; Anne Bancrofte marke.
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, by the
executor, [Brent 308.]
2 December, 1652, I Anne Barber of the Close of Lincoln,
widow, weak. To Otthowell Barber, my third son, and to his
heirs and assigns, for ever, my house where Richard Scott now
dwelleth, called ' the Elephant,' etc To Charles Barber, my
son, and to his heirs and assigns, for ever, aU those tithes
issuing in the fields of Lincoln, and all those lands, etc., lying
there, and belonging to the hospital of St. Lazarus commonly
called ' Maladie tithes '. To Frances Bennett, of Kinges
Linne, my daughter, and her heirs and assigns, for ever, all my
house in which Mrs Constable lately lived, etc, ; also one
' lowe roome ' where Mr Wraye laid his hay. To Elizabeth
Barber, my daughter, all my parsonage of Hibaldstowe, with
all the tithes arising from the fields of Hibaldstowe ; the houses,
lands, etc, and common of pasture, etc, thereunto belonging.
To WiUiam Bishop, mercer, of the city of Lincoln, the house,
etc, where I now dwell, to sell to the use of my two daughters,
Frances Bennett and Elizabeth Barber, that is to say to each
of them lOo/,, and any overplus towards my other legacies.
To Henry Barber, my son, 10/. To EHzabeth Barber, my
daughter, 150/. ; also 50/, given her by her father's will. To
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mv plate, etc. To Elizabeth Barber, my daughter, all my
pewter, brass, etc. To Edward Barber, my son, lo/,, if he be
living; if not, to his son; and if he be dead, to my son,
Otthowell Barber, the said lol. To Esther Bennett, my
grandchild, the house in which William Lee now liveth,
situated in Eastgate, in the county of the city of Lincoln, and
one room taken out of the house in which I now live, but now
laid unto it. To Elizabeth Bennett, my grandchild, and
daughter to Frances Bennett, my daughter, lo/., at marriage
or 21 years. To mv son Henry Barber's children 5^. to
everyone of them. To the rest of mv grandchildren not
formerly named, 5^, apiece. To Othowell Barber, Charles
Barber, Frances Bennett, and Elizabeth Barber, my sons and
daughters, a bond of 200/, for payment of 100/., with all
forfeitures, of Sir Philip Landon and others. To Mr Martin
Bennett, my son in law, 20f, to buy a ring. To Mr Robert
Scochye [?], of the Close of Lincoln, zos, to buv a ring. To
the poor of the parish of Eastgate zos. To the poor of the
parish of St Margaret's 20-f. To the poor ofthe parish of St
Michael's 205. To William Bishop, of the City of Lincoln,
mercer, 13/, 6f, 8d. for the discharge of mv funeral expenses.
My body to be buried in the cathedral church at Lincoln near
where my late husband, Edward Barber, doctor of phvsicke,
was buried. To Sarah, wife of William Bishop, lis, to buy a
ring. To William Bishop, of the City of Lincoln, mercer,
whom I make executor, 20/. Witnesses — Thomas Bishop ;
Richard Scott ; John Drinkewater,
Proved at Westminster, 14 May, 1653, ^Y ^^^ executor.
Memorandum in the margin of the will. That I, William
Bishop, executor named in this will, have this 13 day of July,
1653, received the original will out of the office for probate of
wills. Witnesses hereunto — Le. Browne ; John Milward.
The will above registered agreeth with the original, being
examined by John Milward, notary public. [Signed] John
Whyte. [Brent 299,]
14 April, 1653, Memorandum : John Batts of Edenham,
husbandman, sick, etc, made his will nuncupative. To his
wife's three children which she had before she married him
i2d, apiece. To Abigaile his wife, whom he makes sole
executrix, the rest of his goods ; she to maintain and bring up
his two sons.
Proved at Westminster, 7 September, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 312.]

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10 June, 1653. I Thomas Baulding of Whapload, veoman,
sick. To John Baulding, my son, 20/. To Richard Baulding,
my son, 20/. at 2i years. To Elizabeth Baulding, mv
daughter, 20/. If Thomas Cemp do marrv mv said daughter,
his acquittance shall be my executor's discharge. To Richard
Baulding, my son, i buck mare and a yearling colt. To
Elizabeth Baulding, my daughter, 2 cows at her marriage. To
Elizabeth Baulding, mv wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of mv goods. Supervisors — Willvam Ingram senior ;
Christopher Blades. Witnesses — WiUvam Ingram ; Chris
topher Blades ; Edman Hardy his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, bv the
executrix. [Brent 310.]
26 December, 1652. Nuncupative will of Alexander
Bawerers, late of Orbv. To his wife all his estate. To
Roger Westland, Gane Westland, Anne Westland daughter to
Roger and Gane is,, and William Colvert, is, apiece.
Witnesses — Willyam Colvert his mark ; Roger Westlond his
mark. Proved at Westminster, 7 September, 1653, bv Anne
Bawers, the relict, to whom administration was granted.
[Brent 313.]
[No date]. I John Beacham of Scottlethorpe in the parish
of Ednaham, veoman. To my son in law, Richard Newcorne
[sic] my land at Barrome in lieu of his portion given him by
his rather, and his mother in her widdowhood. To mv own
son John all mv land in Manthorpe, except one cottage which
i purchased of Lawrence Homes. To mv son Robert the
aforesaid cottage ; halfe that farm at Lounde which now John
Adde dweUeth in, and 60/. at 21 years. My son John and
my son Robert shall enter of their land at 21 years. To my
said son in law, Richard Newcum, 40/. at 24 years. To my
daughter in law, Mary Newcume, 20/. at 21 years. To my
daughter in law, Anne Mason, 10 sheep. To her daughter
Margarett 4 sheep which are in Whissuntyne field. To my
brother Robert's two children 5/. between them at 21 years.
To my brother Robert Beacham 40J. To EUine my wife,
whom I make sole executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — my brother, Richard Beacham ; William Hard
wick. Dated as above written [sic]. Witnesses — William
Hardwick ; Richard Beacham.
And for my land at Manthorpe which I have given to my
son John, and for my cottage there I have given to my son

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Robert, and for the half farm I have given to my son Robert
at Lound which now John Adde lyveth in, for them to enter
at the age of 2i years ; and if they die before 21 years I give
the said land to my wife and her assignes. To my brother,
Richard Beacham, 5/.
Proved at Westminster, 20 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 311.]
18 June, 1653, I Charles Beatie of Gayton in the Marsh,
yeoman, weak. To the poor of Gayton 50f. To my sister,
Susan Dickinson, 20/. To her husband, John Dickinson, the
10/. he oweth me. To their two daughters, Anne and
Dorothy Dickinson, 20/. apiece at 18 years. If one die
before 18 vears the survivor to have her share, if both die I
give the said 20/. to any other children ofthe said Susan at 18
years, equally between them. If there are no such children the
said 40/. to remain to mv executors. To Matthew, the son of
Robert Dickinson, 100/, at 21 years. To Nicholas Boswell
and Judeth his wife and to their five children, Alice, Anne,
Melshav, Judeth, and Dorothy Boswell, and to John Boswell,
son of Thomas Boswell, 55. apiece. To Robert Beatie of
Cockington 10/. To Edward Beatie of Louth 20 nobles. To
my servants. Willvam Dawson, Francis Whiteing, Anne
Rewson, Elizabeth Bernard, 5f. apiece. To John Tavler 5f.
To Stephen Walmsley 5f. To mv uncle, Richard Beatie, of
Maltby, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. To
Anne, Thomas and Charles Kelke 10/. apiece when they are in
law capable to receive the same. Witnesses — Willyam
Waddesley ; Walter Wilkinson ; Bridgett Beatie her mark ;
William Harrison ; Anthony Clarke, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 22 August, 1653, by the executor,
[Brent 306,]
[No Date.] I James Beatie oi Gaiton in the Marshe,
bachelor, sick. To Anne Page, mv sister, 10/. at 21 years.
To Susanna Dickinson, my sister, 10/. To Thomas Kelke,
Charles Kelke, and Anne Kelke, children of mv sister Kelke,
deceased, 5/. apiece at 21 years. To James Beatie 40f, at 21
years. To Richard Beatie, his brother, 20s, at 21 years. To
Elizabeth Beatie 20f. To all thc rest of my uncle Richard
Beatie's children los. apiece. To my uncle Edward Beatie
I Of. To his son lOf. To Richard BosweU's children of
Litle Carlton, 2s, bd, a piece. To the children of Thomas
Boswell, deceased, 2s, 6d, apiece. To my aunt, Elizabeth
Clarke, 2s, 6d, To my aunt Freeman daughter los. To

LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS, 1 03
Susanna Wates children 2s, bd, apiece. To the poor of Gaton
50J. To Charles Beatie, mv brother, whom I make executor,
the rest of my goods. Witnesses — John Clarke his mark ;
William Dawson his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 21 May, 1653, by James [sic]
Beatie, the executor. [Brent 88.]
27 July, 1653, I Richard Becke of Mantharpe,* yeoman,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Grantham.
To my wife, Anne Becke, for her life i niessuage in Man-
tharpp, where I live, with 3 acres of land, etc, in the precincts
of Gunarbie and Mantharrp, but one acre of land in Belton to
be sold to pay my debt to Mr Seeker of Grantham, being
bl, 10s,, and my son, Robert Becke, to have the remainder of
the money. To mv son, Robert Becke, one grev mare. To
my daughters, Anne and Dorothy Becke, equaUv between
them the aforesaid messuage and 3 acres of land after the death
of mv wife, to them and their heirs for ever, they paying out
of the house and lands, when they shall enjoy them, to mv
daughter, Jane Becke, 5/. To my wife for her life all mv
goods, and after her death I give them to my youngest
daughter, Jane Becke. If the said Jane die without issue then
they shall return to mv daughters, Anne Becke and Dorothy
Becke, If my said daughters die without issue, then the
messuage, lands, etc, shall return to my son, Robert Becke,
and his heirs for ever. To my daughter, Francis Whyting,
wife to Matthew Whyting of Grantham, i2d. To my wife,
Anne Becke, and Jane Becke, whom I make executors, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — Richard Goodwin ; Francis
Gosling his mark ; Henrv Forman.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by Jane
Becke, [Brent 305.]
13 December, 1652. I WiUiam Bell of Whitton, co.
Line, yeoman, sick. To my son, George Bell, my lease of
the fish garth, reserving to Margery my wife during the term
of the lease two coomes in the said garth for her life, and one
' Threete fishing nett ' during the aforesaid time. To my son
WiUiam 50J. to be paid by the said George, and 50X. to be
paid by my executors. To my daughter Katherine 30/. at 25
years or marriage, and 4 sheep. To my daughter Margery
two kyne and one ewe sheep. To my grandchild BeU one
• Manthorpe is in the parish of Grantham. The probate act book wrongly
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ewe sheep. To mv grandchildren William and Thomas, sons
of my son William, either of them one ewe sheep. To
Margery my wife my pewter, etc. To Margery my wife and
Thomas my son, whom I make executors, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — John Dugdaile ; George Beale ; John Anderson
his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 20 September, 1653, by the
executors. [Brent 311.]
21 April, 1652. I William Beriffe of Candsbie [Candlesby],
husbandman, sick. To Mary mv wife the house wherein I
now dwell with the yard and hempland next adjoining, during
her life. To mv son, Samuell Boriffe, the said premises after
the death of my wife to him and his heirs for ever ; and
Hkewise a litle close near the Towne end which was late Isaac
Foxe's. My son Samuel shall pay to my son William
Beriffe 5/. out of the said land. To the said William Beriffe
all my land in North Feild to him and his heirs for ever, etc.
To Elizabeth my daughter my ' vaile ' of meadowe in Yolduiles
to her and her heirs for ever. To Sarah my daughter twoe
landes in the Southfeild. To Rebecca my daughter my three
landes in Westmorholmes, etc. To my daughter Marv's five
children ior. apiece, to be paid into the hands of John Morffitt
their father. To the child of Anne Rowth, my daughter, los.
To Robert Pinchbecke, my son in law, 5f. To Thomas
Pinchbeck's three children 5^. apiece, to be paid to their father.
To my son WiUiam a roand foale. To my daughter Rebecca
a browne fiUey. To Mary my wife, whom I make executrix,
the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Robert Ouerey ; Nicholas
Lyversedge. Proved at Westminster, 23 May, 1653, bv the executrix.
[Brent 88.]
16 October, 1652. Memorandum ; Nuncupative wiU of
William Berisford of Mintinge Lodge in the parish of Gautebv,
gentleman. To Francis my eldest son 30/. To WiUiam my
son 60/ To Anne my daughter 100/. To Christopher my
son 60/. To Catherine my daughter 60/. To the poor of
Gauteby, Mintinge, and Scawby 40f. To my cousin, Anne
Castleton, los. To mv man, George Barrett, 5^. Witnesses
— Martin Frobisher ; Francis Berisford.
On 21 June, 1653, administration was granted to Prudence
Frobisher alias Berisford, the daughter of the deceased.
[Brent 301.] {To be continued).

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In the name of God, Amen. I Nicholas Bestoe of Holton
le Moore, esquier. First I bequeath mv soule to Almighty
God my Creator and Redeemer, my bodv to the earth to be
buryed in the quire in Holton le Moore under the great stone
that the comunion table stands over. I give and bequeath
unto Mary Bestoe, my wife, 20/., and further I bequeath
unto her one bedsteed with a greene cannopie belonging unto
it, one feather bedd, one bolster, two piUows, two pillowbeers,
one coverlidd, three blancketts, two paire of sheets, one stoolc,
one livery cupboard, one lomc cushion of nedleworke, one dozen
of napkins, one long table cloth, one shortt table cloth, one little
wainscott chaire, one little brasse pott, one pewter chamber
pott, one pinte pewter pott, one pewter porringer, three pewter
dishes, one pewter candlesticke, one litle table with a woollen
cloth upon it that stands in mv former wifes closett soe
knowne, one close stoole with the pewter pann, all her appareil
and naperv that she weares or mav weare whatsoever, one oake
chest and two truncks that was formerly her owne, and tenn
shillings to buv her a ring all which legacys shall be delivered
unto her within twentv daves next after mv decease, alwavs
provided that if she or any one person or persons for her selfe
or any in her name doe claime, demaund, sue, or trouble mv
executors for the thirds of mv goods and chattells or for anv
parte or parcell thereof, that then my Will is that those legacys
shall be void, but shall remaine to the onely use of mv executors.
Item I bequeath to Charles Bestoe, mv sonne, 100/., and I
give him one bedsteed, one feather bed and bolster, one pillow,
one pillow beere, two paire of sheetes, one coverlid, three
blanketts, fower curtaines of white and blew linsev woolsey, one
wainescott greate chaire, one stoole of copeworke, two oake
stooles, one table that stands in my closett, one truncke, one
turky worke cushion, and all mv weareing appareil and naperv,
and tenn shillings in money to buy him a gold ring for a
remembrance of the dead. Item I give unto Elizabeth Bestoe,
my daughter in lawe, tenn shillings, and to everyone of
her children tenn shillings a peece. Item I give unto my sonne
Burgesse and to my daughter his wife and theire children tenn
shiUings apeece. Unto Raiph Power, my sonne in lawe, and
to his children by mv deceased daughter, to him and them tenn
shillings apeece. Unto mv sonne Othowelis wife and to her
children tenn shillings apeece. To the poor in Holton lc
More 40S, To the poore of Caister los. All the rest of my
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or unmoveables unbequeathed, und legacies performed, and my
funerall discharged, I wholv give and bequeath unto John
Bestoe and OthoweU Bestoe, my two sonnes, whom I make
mv executors. In witnes hereof I have hereunto sett my
hand and seale the fifth day of December, 1652, [Signed]
Nicholas Bestoe. In the presence of William Simson ;
Thomas Tennant ; Anthonv Hannaye his marke.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by John
Bestoe and Ohowell [sic] Bestoe, the executors.
8 May, 1653. I WiUiam Blacke of Aslackbie, yeoman.
Mv body to be buried in the church yard of Aslackbie. To
EUzabeth Blacke, my wife, an annuity of 10/. for her Hfe, the
use of the best parlour in the house where I now dwell, etc.,
and 5/. To my eldest son William Blacke, 13/. Z\ Sd,, and
mv wearing appareil. To mv eldest daughter, Luce the wife
of John Spencer, 35. 4d, To my youngest daughter, Anne
Blacke, 50/. at marriage or within i year, the best bed, etc.
To mv two sons, George and Edward Blacke, my house and
land in Aslackby, equally between them. To Edward and
George Blacke, whom I make joint executors, the rest of
mv goods. Witnesses — Edward Obrey ; Elizabeth Obrev,
her mark.
Proved at Westminister, 14 September, 1653, by the
executors. [Brent 308.]
17 August, 1652. I Thomas Blanshard of Wintringham,
yeoman. My body to be buried in the parish church
of Wintringham. To Anne Blansherd, mv daughter, the
lease ofthe 4 oxgangs of land which I hired of Sir John Wray
of Glentworth, knight and baronet, etc. To Richard Porter
5f. in full satisfaction of his child's portion. To the poor of
Wintringham I3f. 4d, To the poor of Aughton, co. York.,
13J. 4</. To my uncle, Peter Blansherd. To my brother,
Richard Blansherd, To my son Francis, and my wife Dorothie,
whom I make executors, the rest of mv goods. Supervisors —
Matthew Geree ; Robert Blansherd. Witnesses — Matthew
Geree ; Hanna Geree,
Proved at Westminster, 28 June, 1653, bv Dorothv
Blansherd, one of the executors, [In the margin] On 3 Julv,
1655, a commission was issued to Robert Blanchard, the
curator lawfully assigned to Francis Blanchard, the son and
surviving executor, to administer the goods of the deceased not
administered by the relict, during the minority of and to the use
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10 January, 165 1-2. I Thomas Boothe of Great Hale,
yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Great Hale. To mv son, Richard Booth, my messuage in
Heckington, now in the tenure of John Tompson, to him and
his heirs for ever, to enter upon it upon the death of mv mother,
Dorothy Chappell, of Great Hale, i black colt, and mv cloake.
To mv daughter, Lucv Boothe, half mv personal estate at 18
years of age or marriage. To Alice mv wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. If mv son Richard die before
attaining to his land, mv daughter shall enjov it ; if she die
before 1 8 vears or marriage, mv said son shall enjoy her portion.
Witnesses — George Christopher ; William Hoult ; Titus
Typler. Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 310].
17 March, 1652-3. I Frances Bradshaw of Morton [Martin]
in the parish of Timberland, widow, sick. Mv bodv to be
buried in the churchyard of Timberland. To the poor of
Marton 5^. To Francis Codd, my grandchild 10/. at 15
vears, one ewe and a lamb, etc. To Elizabeth Codd, mv
grandchild, 10/., at 15 years, one lamb, etc. To George Codd,
my grandchild, one ewe and a lamb. To Richard Bradshaw,
mv son, mv black balled fillv and her foal, for he hath had his
portion. To Frances Bradshaw, his daughter, one ewe and a
lamb. To the other of them everyone a sheep. To Grace
Savill, mv daughter, one cow and one quie. To Willyam
Savill, mv grandchild, one brown cow and a calf. To Frances
the wife of George 'Wilkinson one cow and a calf. To HeUin
Savill, mv grandchild, one brown quie. To Anne Savill, my
grandchild, one sheep. To Alice Savill, her sister, one sheep.
To Elizabeth Savill, her sister, one sheep. To Abigail Savill,
her sister, one calf. To Anne Sturdevell 4s, To Edward
Bradshaw 4.f, To Anne, to Dorcas^ and to Elizabeth, his
sisters, izd, apiece. To Alexander Brewster izd. To
WilHam Richardson izd. To George Stardevell [sic], my
son, whom I make sole executor, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Willyam Beighton; Anne BeU; George Wilkinson,
his mark ; John Browne, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executor. [Brent 313,]
18 September, 1652. I Charles Brather of Alford, yeoman,
in health. To Mary Brather, my wife, one third part of my
estate. To Priscilla Brather, my eldest daughter, 20/. and two

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third parts of mv household goods. To John Brather, my
eldest son, 30/ To Joshua Brather, mv other son, 30/. Fo
mv unborn child 10/. Executor. — Francis Rich, citizen
and merchant taylor of London. Witnesses — John Bunt ;
Benjamin Clitherow.
On I July, 1653, a commission issued to Walter Leighton-
house, principal creditor of the deceased, to whom adminstration
was granted during the minority of the children, PrisciUa,
John, and Joshua, Francis Rich, the executor named in the
will, renouncing. [Brent 90].
17 August, 1650. I .•\nne Bristowe of Spitlegate near
Grantham, widow, sick. My bodv to be buried in the church
or churchyard of Grantham. To the poor of Spitlegate lOs,
To my son, Anthony Barker, the lease of the house wherein I
now dwell, and all land belonging to it, which lease I hold
from the dean and chapter of the cathedral church of Lincoln ;
also mv full estate, title, and interest of all other leases that I
have belonging unto me. To my daughter, Marv Leuet, 10/.
To my daughter, Elizabeth Dolton, the wife of Morrice
Dolton, 10/. To mv daughter, Maiv Frith, the wife of
William Frith, 10/. To my daughter, Margaret Louet, the
wife of William Louet, 10/. To mv daughter, Anne Bate, the
wife of Robert Bate, 10/ Fo William Sculthrop 5/. at
21 years. To my son in law, William Frith, mv voung horse.
To my son in law, Morrice Dolton, one land of barlev lying
in Spitlegate-feild, called Boston bulk. To my son in law,
Robert Bate, a land of barley lying in Boston bulke aforesaid.
To each of my grandchildren a ewe and a lamb. To my
sheppard, Robert Bate, thc younger, his choice of two heiffers
which go in Sir Robert Thorold's ground. To every one of
my god children 12^. To each of my servants 2-f. To mv
son, Anthonv Barker, whom I make executor, the rest or mv
goods. Supervisors — William Skillington and William Sen-
scales. Witnesses — John Bracewell ; WiUiam Seneskall ;
Robert Bate, junior, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 16 Mav, 1653, ^Y '^^ executor.
[Brent 88.]
19 July, 1648. I John Brookes of Greenfeild in the parish
of Abye, husbandman. My body to be buried in the
church or churchyard of Abye. To George Brookes, mv
eldest son, the remainder of the lease of the house and ground
in Greenfeild where I now dwell, and 100/. To Richard
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5/. To William Brookes, eldest son of my said son John, 40X.
To my daughter Judeth, wife to John Hasungs, 5/. To her
son, John Hastings, 4.0s, To the five children of William
Sharpe, my son in law, 40f. each. To Mt Smith, now vicar
ofAbey, loj. To Barbara Brooks, my wife, 40/. To George
Brookes, my son, whom I make sole executor, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Thomas Smith ; Marah Marris.
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, by the
executor. [Brent 307.]
28 November, 1652. I John Bull, of Rippinghale,
blacksmith. My body to be buried in the parish church porch
of Rippinghale, To my kinsman, Thomas Crossby, 5/, one
bay mare, and one black stagg. To my kinswoman, Amve
Crossbye, 5/. within 3 years. To my sister, Elizabeth Bull, 51.
To my sister, Anne Bull, now wife of John Shelton, is. To
Steven Bancrose, Thomas Crosby, Thomas Wright, Marv
SauU, wire of John Saull, and Anne Ball, wife of Thomas
Ball. To Amye Ball, my wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Supervisor — Mr Edward SauU, 51.
Witnesses — EdwardSauU; William Bacon;William Buckberry ;
John Saull.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by Amye
Taylor otherwise Bull, now wife of WiUiam Tavlor, the
executrix. [Brent 311.]
19 August, 1652. I Robert Burton of Spaldinge, yeoman,
sicklie. To Margery my wire my freehold house and ground,
wherin I now dwell, for her life, with remainder to Elizabeth
Adamson, my daughter, and her heirs for ever, and if she die
without heirs of her body lawfully begotten, remainder to
Robert Burton, my son, and'his heirs and assigns for ever. To
my wife my house and land in Barker-rowe, Spaldinge, now in
the occupation of Robert Pett, for her life, with remainder to
my son, Thomas Burton, and his heirs for ever. To Robert
Burton, my son, 100/. Fo Margery my wife and Robert my
son, whom I make joint executors, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Thomas Thorpe ; John Adamson ; Elizabeth
Adamson. Proved at Westminster, 27 April, 1653, by the executors.
[Brent 300.]
II August, 1650. I Thomas Burton, of Somerbye,
husbandman. My body to be buried in Somerbye [by
Grantham] churchyard. To my son, Thomas Burton, of

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Londonthorp, 5J., etc. To young Thomas Burton, my
grandchild, 20f. To Judith Burton, daughter to Thomas
Burton, 3J. 4d, To the rest of Thomas Burton's children lOf,
between them. To my daughter, Dorothy Dawson, ^s. To
Judith Dawson 3^. 4d, To the rest of Thomas Dawson's
children, of Boothby, los, amongst them. To my son,
Charles Burton, 5^. To Charles Burton's children lOf.
amongst them. To my daughter, Elizabeth Scoatchie 5J,
To Elizabeth, Ellen, and Anne Scoatchie, lo-f, amongst them.
To Judith Pateman 5/, at 16 years ; if she die before that age,
then to my daughter Scoathie's children 20-f. To William
I'orster, of Buckeminster, 5f. To Joane Bayly, of Great
Panton, 5f. To Elizabeth Therne 3f. 4</. To William
Sawell, of Somerbye, izd. To Judith Pateman. To the
church of Somerby 2-f. To Robert Burton, my son, whom I
make sole executor, thc rest of my goods. Witnesses — Thomas
Briggs, junior ; John Collier.
Proved at Westminster, 7 September, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 311.J
II November, 165 1. I Henry Bushey of Leuerton in the
parts of Holland, gentleman. My body to be buried in the
church or churchyard of Leuerton. To the poor of the said
parish lOf. To Robert Thorpe, mv kinsman, 10/. at 18 vears.
To John Thorpe and Richard Thorpe, his other two brothers,
50f, apiece. To Thomas Bushey, my kinsman, 5/, To Alice
Holland, daughter of Robert HoUand, 205, at 21 years. To
Rose Skiner, my goddaughter, 20s, at 21 vears. To the two
children of Thomas Gelbert, whom he had by my wife's sister,
20f, apiece at 21 years. To Nicholas Freshney and Margaret
Johnson, my two servants, 2o.f, apiece. To Katharine Bushey,
mv wife, my house and land in Leverton and Bennington
during her life, with all household stuffs in it. To William
Bushey, my son, all the aforesaid tenements during his Hfe,
and to his heirs male of his body for ever ; provided that he or
they shall pay 50/ apiece to his daughters at 21 years ; and if
any of them do not receive her portion when it shall become
due, it shall be lawful for her to enter upon the said house and
lands, until such portions be fully paid. To my wife three of
the best cows, my riding mare, one quarter of wheat, one
quarter of malt, one caldron of coals, in consideration of her
yielding unto my executor those two leases which was had
from Michael HoUand, late of Friskney. To William
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goods in consideration of the paying of such sums of money as
shall be unpaid to John Bushey, my kinsman. [No witnesses].
Proved at Westminster, 15 June, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 89].
7 January, 1652-3. I Richard Bushey of Friskney,
gentleman, sick. My body to be buried in the church of
Friskney. To my son, William Bushey, 80/. at 21 years.
To my daughter, Katharine Bushey, 80/. at 21 years. My
son Richard shall pay my son William, and my son Samuel
shall pay my daughter Katharine their legacies. To my
daughter, Elizabeth Bussey, 5f. To Thomas Bussey, son of
Thomas Bussey, late of Friskney, lO-f. To my brother, John
Thorpe's children, John, Richard, and Robert Thorpe 10s,
each. To my two sons, Richard and Samuell Bussey, my
lease which I have of Mr Bottman, divided as follows : to my
son, Richard Bussey, the messuage in the churchend and
31 acres of pasture and arable, he to pay 8/. being part of the
said lease ; to my son, Samuell Bussey, the house upon the
tofts, and 31 acres I rood of tofts, he to pay 9/, 2S, being part
of the lease. To my sons Richard and Samuell Bussey, whom
I make executors, the rest of my goods. Supervisors —
Christopher Spooner and Thomas Spooner. Witnesses —
Richard Clarke ; Elizabeth Browne her mark. To John
Bucwith, son of Anne, 5s. Witnesses — Richard Clarke ;
Richard Baldwin his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 15 June, 1653, W Richard Bushey
one of the executors. [Brent 90.]
22 May, 1 65 1. I Edward Butterworth of North Thorsby,
yeoman, weak. My body to be buried in the church of North
Thorsby. To my wife Susan all my freehold lands and
tenements in North Thorsby and Ludley for her life. To my
son Edward 5/. yearly out of the said lands, and 5/. To my
son John lO-f., with all the stock he is in possession of at Ireby.
To my daughter, Elizabeth AUenby, lOf. To her son Thomas
lOr. To her daughter Susan 10/, at lawful years. To my
daughter Anne 10/, To her daughter Susan 10^, at lawful age.
To my daughter Susan 50/, To my son Richard 20/. After
the decease of my wife, to my son Richard all my freehold lands,
etc., in North Thorsby and Ludley he paying thereout, to my
son John 40/. To my wife, whom I make sole executrix, the
rest of my goods. Supervisor — my son in law, William
AUenby, lOf. Witness — Edward Ayscoghe.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 312.]

1 1 2 ABSTRACTS OF
2 June, 1648. 1 Daniell Bydall of Boston, yeoman. My
body to be buried in the churchyard of Boston. To my
kinsman, John Bydall, the elder, one close of pasture of
7 acres, called Wormegreene in Swinshead and Wigtofte,
which I purchased of William Lockton, esquire ; 5 roods of
arable land lying on the northend of the said 7 acres, which I
lately purchased of Matthew Strawson ; 2 acres of arable land
near Wigtoft marsh, lying in Swineshead and Wigtoft ; to him,
his heirs and assigns for ever. To Daniell Bydall, son of the
said John Bydall, one close of pasture of 3 acres in Swinehead
and Wigtofte in the northfeild, which I purchased of Alice
Thompson, widow, to him and his heirs for ever. If the said
Daniell die without heirs of his body lawfully begotten, then
the said 3 acres shall be to John Bydall, his brother, and to his
heirs for ever. To my kinsman, Robert Bydall, and his heirs
for ever, i messuage and loj acres of land and pasture in
Swineshead and Wigtoft, in the tenure of John Jackson ; to
him and his heirs for ever 10 acres of copyhold land and pasture
in Swinshead and Wigtofte, in the tenure of the said John
Jackson, which holdeth of the manor of Dowdike hall in
Suttcrton. To John Taylor, son of John Taylor and Sarah
late of Sidbrooke, 3 acres of pasture in Bicker, being part of
9 acres which I purchased of the said John Taylor and Sarah,
to him and his heirs fbr ever. To John Hainseworth, the son
of Simon Hainesworth, I cottage and 3 roods of hempeland
under it in Swineshead and Wigtofte, in the tenure of Richard
Browne ; 5 roods of arable land in Swineshead and Wigtofte,
near a place called Staggate, to him and his heirs for ever. To
Frances Ellis, daughter of Thomas Ellis late of Swineshead,
deceased, 4 acres of pasture in Bicker, in a place called the
East field which I purchased of Richard Pepper, to her and the
heirs ofber body lawfully begotten ; and for default of such
heirs to my said kinsman, John Bydall the younger, and to his
heirs for ever. To the said Frances Ellis, 4 acres of land
and pasture in Swinshead and Wigtoft, in a place called
Holflecte, where my dwelling house lately stood, to her and
the heirs of her body lawfully begotten ; and for default of
such issue to the said John Hainseworth and his heirs for ever
the said 4 acres. To Rachel Wormsley, my kinswoman one
cottage, and one acre of hemp land under it, in Kirton which I
purchased of Richard Roott to her and her heirs for ever. To
Lucy Smith, widow, late wife of John Smith, one cottage
house and a windmill and the ground they stand upon in
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LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS. II 3
Sutterton, to her and her heirs for ever. To the said Frances
Ellis 40/, at 21 years ; all my household stuff pewter, etc. ;
also one black cow, one yearling filly. To thc said Rachel
Wormesley 20/,, one red cow which I bought of Richard
HoUand, and one ewe and one lamb. To Elizabeth Bydall,
daughter of my kinsman, John Bydall, loo/. at 18 years ; and
if she die before 18 years without issue, then to John Bydall,
her brother. To Rebecca Bydall, daughter of my kinsman,
John Bydall, 5/. at 18 years, or day of marriage. To Ellen
Bydall, daughter of the said John, 5/. at 18 years, or day
of marriage. To John Bydall, son of my kinsman, 10/. at 21
years. To Willyam Bydall of Bicker, my kinsman, 3/. lOf.
To Daniell Bydall of Gosberkirke, my kinsman, 3/. 10s, To
John Wormesley, my kinsman, 20j. To Elizabeth Bydall,
wife of my said kinsman, John Bydall, 20-f. To Ellin Rosse,
my sister, the wife of Gregory Rosse, los. To William
Howson of Wigtofte bs. Sd. To Anne Reinolds of Wigtofte
bs. Sd, To Jane Pell of Wigtofte, widow, 6.f. 8^. To
Elizabeth Jawson of Wigtofte, widow, 6-f. Sd, To Nicholas
Pratty ofthe same 6,f. %d. To John Thompson of Wigtofte
6s. Sd, To the rest of the poor people of 'Wigtofte 3/. To
John Bydall, my kinsman, whom I make executor, the rest of
my goods. Witnesses — John Freeman his mark ; Thomas
Thompson his mark ; Henry Fox his mark ; Thomas Scott.
18 July, 1953, a commission issued to Elizabeth Bydall, the
relict of John Bydall, the executor, and administration was
granted to her. Memorandum in the margin : — That upon the
8th October, 1653, I received the original will above registered
for the use of Elizabeth Bydall, the administration with the
will annexed, [signed] John Allen. [Brent 309,]
23 February, 1652-3. I, John Bydall of Boston, yeoman,
sick, Mv body to be buried in the churchyard of Boston, To
Robert Bydall, mv son, and the heirs ofhis body one messuage
and 2 acres of hemp land, 3 acres of arable land, and 3 acres of
pasture in Bickar, now in the tenure of William Clayton or
his assigns ; with remainder in succession to my sons, Daniell
and John BydaU, and my daughter, EUzabeth Bydall, in tail ;
with remainder to Rebecca now the wife of Samuell Bough,
her heirs, and assigns for ever. To John Bydall, my son, 7
acres of pasture, called 'Wormegreene,' lying in Swineshead
and Wigtofte ; 5 roods of arable land lying on the north endof
the said 7 acres ; 2 acres of arable land near Wigtofte Marish
lying in Swineshead and Wigtofte, lately devised to me by the

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last will and testament of Daniell Bydall, my uncle, to hold to
the said John and the heirs of his body ; with remainder in
succession to my sons, Robert Bydall and Daniell Bydall, in
tail ; with remainder to my three daughters, Rebecca, Ellen,
and Elizabeth, their heirs, and assigns for ever. To my son,
Daniell Bvdall, loo/,, to be paid into the hands of my brother,
Robert BydaU, until he attain 21 vears. To my daughter,
Ellen Bydall, 120/,, to be paid into the hands of mv brother,
William Rosse, until she attain 21 years. To Rebecca mv
daughter, now wife of Captain Danniell Bough, 40/, To
Elizabeth Bydall, my daughter, 20/, over and above the legacv
given her by the will of my uncle, Danniell Bvdall, at 21
years. To my sons, John Bvdall, and Robert Bvdall, 60/.
apiece at 21 years. To my brother Robert BydaU, my bay
stoned horse. To my sister, Ellen Coxall, 4/. To mv
servants, Thomas Thompson, Henry Fox, Elizabeth Jackson,
and Marv Thackeray, zs. bd. apiece. To my daughter,
Rebecca Bough, 50/. more. To Samuell Bough, mv grand
child 50/. at 21 years, to be paid into the hands of Samuell
Bough, his father; and if he die before 21 years I give it to
my daughter Rebecca Bough. To Daniell Bydall, mv son,
100/. more at 21 years, to be paid into the hands of my brother,
Robert Bydall. To my daughter, EUen Bydall 100/. more at
21 vears, to be paid into the hands of my brother, William
Rosse. To Elizabeth my daughter 100/. more, at 21 years.
To John and Robert Bydall, my sons, 100/. more apiece, at 21
years. If I do not receive the 600/. due to me by the wiU of
Daniell Bydall, my uncle, my last named legacies to mv children
shall be void. To my kinswoman, Rachell Wormesly, 2 red
cows that was my uncle Daniell Bydall's. To Elizabeth
my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — my brother, Robert Bydall ; mv brother, William
Rosse. Witnesses — Gregory Rosse ; Marke Millington ; John
Corall; Willyam Rosse; Robert Bussard; John Conv;
Joseph Woodliffe ; Robert Bydall.
Proved at Westminster, 30 July, 1653, by the executrix.
Memorandum in margin — 1653, ^^^^ "Pon the 8th October,
I received the original wiU above registered for the use ofthe
executrix. [Signed] John AUen. This will above registered
agreeth with the original, being examined by John Milward,
notary public. [Brent 303.]
6 June, 1651. I Robert Callow, of Sutton St James,
husbandman, sick. My body to be buried in the churchvard

LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS. 1 1 5
of Sutton St James. To my son, William Callow, 30/, if my
wife refuse to bring him up ; if she will bring him up until 16
years of age, he shall have 20/, within 2 years after my decease ;
also one brass pot and two cows his grandmother Stepes gave
him, and three pieces of pewter, etc. To Luse Callow, my
daughter, 5/., etc. If either of my children die before 15
years, they shaU be heirs of each other ; and if they both die,
my brother, WilHam Callow, and my brother, John Callow, to
have 4/. between them, and my brother, Richard Callow, 40f.
To Thomas Spshley, my wife's son, 5^, To Mary Spshlev,
my wife's daughter, 5.f. To Mary Beckswell, my maidservant,
SS, To Mary my wife, whom I make sole executor, the rest
of my goods. Supervisors — my brother, Willyam Callow ; my
brother, Richard Callow ; and my brother, John Callow ; and
they to have 2-f. more apiece. Witnesses — Christopher
Faukner ; Simond Simonds his mark ; Thomas Simsonn ;
John Couke his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 310.]
26 November, 1652. I Edward Camocke, of Stamford,
gentleman, weak. To my daughter, Anne Boole, wife of
Jonathan Boole, clerk, 25/. If she die before receiving the
money, it shall be equally divided to Anne, Dorothie, Ester,
and the rest of the children lawfully begotten of her body. To
my sons, Richard, Edward, and William, 50/. at 21 or marriage.
Executors — my sons Richard and Edward. Supervisors —
Richard Camocke, and George Hill, gentleman, and they to
have the disposing of my son William's 100/. Witnesses —
Robert Camocke ; John BuUocke ; Edward Camocke the
younger. Proved at Westminster, 11 July, 1653, by Richard Camocke,
one of the executors. [Brent 301.]
[No date]. Henry Cammocke, of Stowe [probably near
Barholme], sick. My body to be buried in Stowe churchyard.
To my son Henry Cammocke, of Stamford, is. To my
daughter Greene, of Somerby in Leicestershire, i-f. To my
daughter Judkin, of Tallington, i.f. To my daughter Flute, of
Stamford, is. To my wife, Jane Cammocke, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — George Trigge ;
WiUiam Spendlove his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 21 June, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 302.]

Il6 ABSTRACTS OF
3 November, 1652. I Thomas Carr,i vveak, etc. To my
daughter, Anne Carr, half the goods that I have, i.e., half the
heart, sheepe, and household goods, at 18 years or marriage.
Executor my wife. Witnesses — Willyam Thompson ;
Willvam Mason his mark ; John Cove.
Proved at 'Westminster, 27 September, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 306.]
II March, 1652-3. . James Chapman, of Whaploade Drove,
sick. Mv bodv to be buried in the chappell yard of Whapload
Drove. To Willvam Chapman, mv brother, one brown cow,
and one red bald one. To Marie Makepeace, daughter of
James Makepeace, 40-f. To Richard Chapman, son of
Humphrey Chapman, los, a.t 21 years. To Anne Border,
wife of Richard Border, los. To Susan and Cecily Chapman,
daughters of Humphrey Chapman, lor. apiece at 21 vears.
To William Chapman, son ofRichard Chapman [blank] at 21
years. To Anne Chapman, daughter of WilHam Chapman,
one press cupboard at 21 3'ears or marriage. To Jane and
Susan Chapman, daughters of William Chapman, ior. apiece
at lawful age. To Isabell Chapman, my wife, one cottage and
one acre of ground between the lands of Henry Grant on the
north and the heirs of Peter Chapman on the south, abutting
upon ' litle shippeie bancke ' on the west, and upon Whaplode
broad ground on the east, for her life, and after her decease to
remain to Thomas Chapman, son of WiUiam Chapman, and
his heirs for ever. Executrix — Isabell mv wife. Supervisors —
John Gonisbie and WiUvam Chapman. Witnesses — John
Starndall his mark ; Thomas Grantham ; Richard Grant his
mark. Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 309.]
3 Mav, 1647. I Rachell Chatterton, of Glentham, widow,
weak. My bodv to be buried in the churchvard of Glentham.
To Marv the wife of my son, John Chatterton, 5^. To his
son John 5f. To Robert my son one cottage in Glentham,
and one doaie of meadow called Sudland doale being in Norton
Melfield, and to his issue if he have anv, and after their decease
to Rachell Barr, my daughter, the said premises which are held
of Lady Hertford by lease. To Marv Wright 2S, To
EUzabeth Wright 2s., etc. To Martha Barr. To RacheU
1 No place of residence is given ; but thc will comes amongst Lincolnshire
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LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS. II7
Barr, my daughter, bs, Sd, To Isabell Wright, mv daughter,
5f. To Richard Chatterton, my son, izd, ; and to his wife
izd. To his eldest daughter 3.f. To his voungest daughter
2S, bd. To everyone of his sons izd. To everyone of the
sons of Francis Barr 2f. 6d, To John Wright, mv grand
child zs. To Simon Chatterton izd. To William Nouble
bd. To RacheU Topliffe bd. To John Harreson 6d. To
Elizabeth Pinchese od. To Frances mv daughter i stocke of
bees. To Elizabeth Hall zs. To her son, Thomas Wilson,
I2d, To Erne Thornby bd. To Mary Watson bd. To
Francis Booth bd. Supervisors — John Chatterton, mv son,
and he to have one stock of bees, and Francis Barr, mv son in
law, and he to have 5s. To Robert mv son, whom I make
sole executor, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — John
Chatterton ; George Chatterton.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 309.]
2 October, 1651. I Robert Cheales, of Sutterton, veoman,
weak. My body to be buried in the churchvard of Sutterton,
Ano whereas i have surrendered 12 acres and i rood of land
and pasture of customarie land in Sutterton, being holden of
the manor of Bewsolas in Fosedike, into the hands of the lord
of the manor bv the hands of John Baker, gentleman, and
Benjamin Johnson, two customarie tenants of the manor, to
the use of Mary Cheales, mv wife, to hold to her, her heirs,
and assigns according to the intent of this mv last will ; now
my will is that the said land shall remain and be to the use of
the said Mary, her heirs, and assigns upon this trust ; that she
and they shall pay 100/. to Richard Markeham, of Boston,
cordwayner, ror which he hath my house with all buildings
thereunto belonging, and 3 acres of pasture under the same,
assured unto him, -his heirs, and assignes, which said 100/. he
was intrusted withall by the last will of my brother in law,
Anthonie Buckeberrie, late -of Sutterton, yeoman, deceased, for
a portion ror Mary Buckeberrie, one of the daughters of the
said Anthony, i do give unto my said wife, her heirs, and
assigns the said land to the only use that she and they shall pay
the said 100/. in full discharge of the house and premises, and
also shaU pay my other debts. And for the better payment of
the said 100/. and my other debts, I give and bequeath unto
the said Mary, her fteirs, and assignes for ever, 3 roods of
freehold land in Kirkesteight field in Sutterton. And my wiU
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said 3 roods shaU remain to the use of my said wife, her heirs,
and assigns, but onlv tor the payment of the lOo/., in
redeeming and treeing the house and premises, as also for the
payment of my other debts. To Mary my wile my house
where I dwell and the outhouses belonging to it, and 3 acres
under it, during mv eldest son's minority, towards my children's
education, the said Mary to keep the house and fences in good
repair ; if my said son die before 21 years, my wife to have the
said premises during his life. To my eldest son 5 roods of
customarie land, being holden 01' Dominorum I'cc, to him, his
heirs, and assignes, according to the custom of the manor ; my
wife to have the benefit of it during my son's minority ; and if
he die during his minority, my wife shall have the benefit of it
during mv second son's minority ; mv wife to bring up my two
sons with good education. Fo my second son 40/. at 21 years ;
and if he die before then, 20/. shall remain to my daughter
Mary. To my daughter Mary 40/. at 21 years ; and if she die
before then 20/, shall remain to my second son at 21 years,
Fo Mary my wife, whom 1 make executrix, the rest of my
goods, Vo my mother 5-f, To my sister Headman 5f, To
everyone of my servants 12a?, apiece. To Francis Bayly izd,
Vo his three sons 1 zd, apiece. Supervisors — Thomas Headman,
gentleman, my brother in law, 3^, 4</. ; John Stevenson 3f. 44/,
Witnesses — Humphrey Robinson ; John Boker ; William
Taverner. Memorandum. 20 December, 1652. To my son, David
Cheales, 20/. out or that which was given me by Elizabeth
Lockocke, widow, late of Sutterton, deceased, to be paid to him
at 21 years. Vo John Dowse, mv servant, 5f, out of the
above legacy. To Addila Pridgeon, my servant, 5^, out of the
above legacy. To Mary Cheales, my wife, the rest of the
aforesaid legacy. Witnesses — Henry Wood ; John Stevenson,
Proved at Westminster, 7 September, 1653, ^Y '^* executrix.
[Brent 312.]
30 August, 165 1. 1, Fhomas Cheales, of Hagworthingham,
yeoman, well in body. To the poor of Hagworthingham,
Bagenderby, Lusby, Firsbic, and Candlesbie 8/. 13J. 4.d, yeariy
for ever, out of my lands in Hagworthingham, viz. — to the
poor or Hagworthingham yearly 20f. on St. Fhomas' day the
Apostle, 20s, on Easter Even, zos, on Whitsun Even, zos, on
thc day of my burial, and 20J. on 24 March being thc day of
the burial of my son Richard Cheales ; to the poor of Bag-
enderbie, Lusbie, Firsbie, and Candlesbie, every town 3X. 4d.

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yearly, for ever ; and the residue ofthe money for apparelling
poor widows and children in Hagworthingham for ever. To
Thomas Cheales, my grandchild, and his heirs for ever all mv
houses, lands, etc., in Firsbie after the death of his father
WiUiam Searles [sic] the elder, and Rose Wingod his daughter,
having paid out of these lands which William Searles the
younger is to have after the death ofhis father to either of them
4/, To Richard Cheales, my grandchild, and his heirs for ever
after the death of his father all my lands, houses, etc., in
Winthorpe and Ingoldmels. And if my son or his heirs do
anything to the hindrance thereof that he cannot peaceably
enjov the same, then I give to the said Richard Cheales and
his heirs for ever, two parts of mv lands in Hagworthingham.
To Isabel my wife. To Elizabeth and Frances Cheale,
WiUiam Searles the vounger, Jane Wailesbic, William Dale
clerk, William Thewe, and Anne Goose 20f. apiece. To
Mary and Alice Cheales my grandchildren 50/. apiece. To
Frances, Anne, aud Mary King, mv grandchildren, 50/. apiece,
if thev do not molest mv executors for more than I have
demised their lands for ; if they do, then to each of them only
I2d, To Nathaniell Wingod his heirs and assignes for ever
the cottage wherein Robert Whiting now dwelleth, and the
Lodge Close in his occupation within the parish of Hagworth
ingham. To Thomas Cheales, my son, whom I make executor,
the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — John Lee, mark ; Bridget
Oakes her mark . Margret Teasdayle.
Proved at Westminster, 9 Mav, 1653, ^^ ^^^ executor.
[Brent 88.]
19 Julv, 1649. I Thomas Chesman, of Belton in the Isle
of Axholme, sick. Mv body to be buried in the churchyard of
Belton. To Elizabeth my daughter 10/. to be paid unto
Hellen mv wi^e. To Hellin mv wife my black cow and my
• reede quy, and a stack of rye and barley. To Nicholas Ches
man, mv elder son, 8/. To Robert Chesman, my grandchild,
one ewe. To everv of his brothers and sisters one ewe lamb.
To Hellen Wilson. The rest of mv goods unto David Ches
man, my son, whom 1 make sole executor. Supervisor —
Thomas Medley, gentleman, izd. Witnesses — Thomas
Medley ; WiUiam Newton.
Proved at Westminster, 20 September, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 311.]

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29 Julv, 1653. I Christopher Clarke, of Alderkirke in the
parts of Holland, husbandman, sick. To my elder son,
Christopher Clarke, 3/ at 21 years. To my daughter, Mary
Clarke, 3/. at 21 years. To my youngest son, Jonathan
Clarke, 4/. at 21 years. To Anne mv wife, whom I make
sole executor, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — Timothy
Drury ; Jofin Stevenson.
Proved at Westminster, 13 September 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 306.]
30 December, 1652. [Henry Clarke, of Great Carleton].
My body to be buried in the churchvard of Great Carleton.
To mv son Thomas one red yearling calf and a duskete yew.
To my son Robert the black flecked calfe and a curtavld vew.
To mv son WiUvam the branded quie, a sheareling vew, and a
rough hog. To Franke Clarke, my wife, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. Henry Clarke, his mark.
Witnesses — James Webster his mark ; John Ingomells.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^ executrix.
[Brent 304.J
16 April, 1653. I, John Clarke, of Somercotes,
labourer. To Francis my eldest son, Jane my daughter,
John mv youngest son one ewe and a lamb apiece,
To Christian mv sister one shedder hogg. To John mv said
son one shedder calf. To Jane mv said daughter one shedder
calf. To mv wife whom I make sole executrix the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — WiUvam Goddicke ; Francis Kendall.
Proved at Westminster, 29th September, 1653, by thc
executrix, [Brent 304,]
3 April, 1650, I Jane Claye, of Hacconby, widow. My
body to be buried in the church of Hacconbv, To mv son
Clay, of Morton, lox. To each of his and her children that
now are 12^. To Thomas Clay of Hacconby, my grandchild,
I Of,, etc. To the poor of Hacconby and Stenfield bs, Sd,
To John Clay, of Hacconby, my grandchild, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. To Thomas Abbot, of
Hacconby, and Richard Drury, of Hacconby, los, apiece, and
I make them supervisors. Witnesses — Thomas Waters ;
Thomas Chamberlane his mark ; Elizabeth Dale her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the executor,
[Brent 311.] {To be continued).

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14 September, 1652. I Richard Cliffe, of Barton upon
Humber, yeoman, weak. To be buried within the church of
St Marie's in Barton. To my brother, Henrv Cliffe, 20
marks ; and if he be dead then to my sister, Mary PhiUipson,
now wife of Edward PhiUipson, in Barton, the aforesaid 20
marks. To her and her assigns all mv coppyhold messuage,
joining upon the churchyard of Saint Maries in Barton, for 80
years ; and the bricks, etc., in the yard. To my uncle, Robert
Feilds. To the poor of the parish of St Marie's in Barton
3f. 4d, To the poor of the parish of St Peter's in Barton
3x. 4</. To Anne my wife, whom I make sole executrix, the
rest of mv goods. Witnesses — Edward PhiUipson ; Jasper
Greene ; Frances Hokinson.
On 15 July, 1653, a commission to adminster issued out to
Mary PhiUipson otherwise Cliffe, sister of the deceased, the
relict Anne renouncing. [Brent 307.]
23 October, 1652. I John Clifton, of Dike, in the parish
of Borne, sick. To be buried in the churchvard of Borne. To
Mary Lerv, daughter of Francis Lery, 5/., to be paid to Francis
Lerv. To John and Robert Svmpson, sons of Richard Svmpson,
5J. apiece. To the poor of Dyke lOJ. To Marv my wife,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisor —
Richard Svmpson, Witnesses — Thomas Chapman; Richard
Svmpson, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, i4September, 1653, by the executrix,
[Brent 311.]
22 September, 1652, I John Coggan the elder, of Epworth
in the Isle of Axholme, yeoman, aged. To my sons, Robert,
Thomai, William, and Edmund Coggan, 20/. apiece at 21
years. To my daughter, Elizabeth Coggan, 40/, To my
eldest son, John Coggan, my white stone horse, and 10/, To
Rosamand Hill, my daughter, 61, i^s. 4</, To Edwin and
Thomas Coggan, mv brothers. To Richard Nodd, To
Elizabeth my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. To Ellin Lawton, my sister, a brown balld cow.
Witnesses — Thomas Whitlev ; John HiU; Richard Massey,
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, by the executrix,
[Brent 308,]
7 February, 1651-2, I Elizabeth Coleman, of Bliton, widow,
in health, etc. To the poor oi Bliton 4/ To the poor of
Scotton 20f. To my nephew, William Burton, 100/. To
my kinsman, John Burton, son of my nephew, John Burton,
deceased, los. to buy him a ring. To Nathaniell, Grace, and

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EUzabeth Burton, children of my said nephew, John Burton,
40/. apiece at 21 vears. To William Burton, one other of his
children, 30/. at 21 vears. To Martha daughter of my said
nephew, WiUiam burton, 20s, at 21 years. To my niece
IsabeU, the wife of Thomas Rannald, zos. ior a ring. To
Barzilla, Isaach, John, Elizabeth, and Samuell Rannald, children
of the said Thomas and Isabell, 20/. apiece at 21 years. To
Troth Littleberrie, wife of Dumocke Littleberrie, 20/. To
Elizabeth Weldale, wife of Roger Weldale, 20/. To Margarett
Sales, wife of Thomas Sales, minister. To John and William
Sales, their sons, a ring of 20f. price, each. To my sister,
Dorothie Yates, 20x. To Adrian wife of James Ellston one
note or writing under the hand of John Wrav, esquire, dated i
August, 1642, wherein he acknowledged himself to owe unto
my late husband, Thomas Coleman, 10/., and all the money
duc and payable on rhe same. To Thomas Walker 5/. To
mv cousin, Anne Gilbie, the wife of John Gilbie of Scotton,
80/. To Elizabeth Wake, wife of Richard Wake, 10/., or all
my household stuffs now in her possession. To my cousin
Hunter's son and daughter 5/. each at 21 years. To Mrs
Grisilla Wray. To Mrs Browne, wife of Mr WilHam
Browne, of Ganesburgh, To Mr William Fort, minister of
Bliton, 20f. for a ring. To the three vounger children of
Thomas Gamer, deceased, 30/. equaUy between them at 21
years. To Mary and John Cotton, children of John Cotton,
10/, apiece, to Mary within one year, and to John at 21 years.
To Robert Towler, Alexander Cooke, Alexander Wentworth,
and WiUiam Hind. To Thomas Rannald, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — Mr William
Browne, of Ganesburgh ; and Mr John Pinder, of Kynnall
Ferry, Witnesses — William Foote ; John Burton, his mark ;
John Pinder.
Proved 26 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^ executor. [Brent 207.]
I February, 1652-3. I Richard Colston, of Navenby,
butcher, sick. To be buried in the parish church of Navenby.
To my wife the houses and lands in my own possession in the
parish oi Navenby during her Hfe, To mv son John, after her
death, and his heirs for ever, the house wherein I now live,
called the White house, with the lands, etc., thereunto
belonging. To my son Richard, after her death, the shop
commonly called St Peters with the comons, etc., to him and
his heirs. To my son Charles, at her death, the toftstead called
Tansiegarth, to him and his heirs. To tbe said Charles 3/. at

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21 years. To my sons Francis and Edward 10/. each at 21
years. 'Fo my three daughters 10/. each at 21 years or
marriage. To my sister Anne 2.f. bd. To mv nephew Richard
Colston 2f. To his sister Elizabeth Thorpe u. To each of
my maid servants if. To Anne my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. To the poor of Navenbv lOf.
Supervisors — Thomas fioole ; John Procter. Witnesses —
Christopher Shute ; Francis Whittle ; Anthonie Fountaine.
Proved at Westminster, 7 June, 1653, ^Y '^^ executrix.
[Brent 90.]
29 April, 1652. I Mary Cony, of Boston, co. Line, widow,
weak. To my brother, iVIr Jonn Cotton, of New England,
zos. To my sister Cotton zos. To my sister Makepeace 20f .
To John Hawcrid and Elizabeth Hawcrid, the children of my
late brother Samuell Hawcrid, 3/. apiece at 21 years. To
Mary wife of my son Samuell Cony. To Anne daughter of
my son John Cony. To Elizabeth Hawcridge. Fo Hannah
Simpson, my servant, 40s,, etc. To my cousin, Adlard Pury,
^os, Vo my cousin. Dr. Tuckney, zos. To Mr Nayler 20x.
To Mr Anderson 20f, To my sons, Samuell and John Cony,
whom I make executors, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
John Cony ; EUzabeth Hadocke,
Proved at Westminster, 23 May, 1653, by the executors,
[Brent 88.]
20 July, 165 1, I William Cooke, of Haynton, labourer,
sick. To be buried in the churchyard of Haynton, Fo widow
Mary Boulton, of Haynton, a stocke of bees. To Anne
daughter of Edward Hodgshon, of Beninworth, husbandman.
If, To Christopher .Danby, of Sibsey in HoUand, labourer, is.
To Margarett Danby, now of Sixhill, spinster, is. To John
Cooke, my nephew, ot Watham, co. Lincoln, husbandman, if.
To Anne my wife and Anne Mathews, her daughter, whom I
make executors, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — John
Robarts j George Heald ; Edward Fotherby, marke ; George
Jones. Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by Anne Cooke
the relict, power being reserved to grant to the other executrix.
[Brent 305.]
9 November, 1652. I Richard Covill, of Linsey Hill, in thc
parish of Somcrsby, weaver. Fo be buried in the churchyard
of Somersby. To Bridgett Coviil, late wife to Andrew Covill,
zos, Vo her four children zos, each at 14 years. Fo my son,
Humfrey Covill, 5/. Fo Katherin Covill, now wife to Roger

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Doub, 5/, To Rebecca Covill, now wife to Roger Dixon, 5/,
To William Covill, whom I make sole executor, the rest of
my goods. Supervisor — James Dyon. Witnesses — William
Stanirodther ; James Dyon.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 305.]
7 May, 1653. I Robert Crowshay [or Crawshay], of
Epworth in the Isle of Axholme, yeoman, sick. To be buried
in the churchyard of Epworth. To WiUiam Crowshay, my
son, I-f. To Anne, Frances, and Sarah, my daughters, 5/.
apiece at 21 years. To Robert my son i quie calf; I cottage
and half of the croft adjoinging it, he paying every year to
Frances my wife 20j. To Frances my wife the other half of
the croft for her life, and after her death I give to Robert my
son the said half of the croft, to him and his heirs and assigns
for ever. To the said Robert half of all the crop which is
upon the ground, he paying half the rent ; i bed, etc. To
Frances mv wife the rest of my goods, and I make her my
executor. Witnesses — Robert Whitley ; Thomas West, his
mark. Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, bv the executrix.
[Brent 308.]
9 December, 1652. I John Crosse, of Steeping Magna,
gentleman, sick. To be buried in the parish church of
Steeping. To Thomas Crosse, my kinsman, 4/ To Katherin
Frankling, my kinswoman, 5/. To Elizabeth Wallgrave, my
kinswoman, a bay filly which is at Steeping. To the son of
my kinswoman, EHzabeth Ridesley, zos. To my son George
10/. To my grandchild, Thomas Crosse, the rest of mv goods
at 21 years ; and if he die before 21 years, I give the estate to
my son George. Executor — Robert Sanderson, of South
Sommercoates. Witnesses — John Ormesby ; William Wall-
grave, his mark ; John Wallgrave, his mark.
Proved 30 June, 1653, ^7 ^^^ testator's son, George Crosse,
father of Thomas Crosse, the principal legatee, to whom a
a comission of administration was issued. [Brent 307.]
8 February., 1652-3. I Elizabeth Crowder, of Holbech,
widow, sick. To isaacke Bardell, my son, izd. To Elizabeth
Bardeli my grandchild, 6f. Sd. To Jane Cockshott, wife of John
Cockshott, aU my movable goods. To Jane Cockshott bl,, 4/.
being in the hands of Henry Fleete, and 40f. in the hands of
WiUiam Jackson, of Holbech. Executor — Jane Cockshott.

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Witnesses— EHzabeth Astell, her marke ; Thomasine Frances,
her mark ; Henry Bedson.
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, bv Jane, wife
of John Cockshott, the executrix. [Brent 306.]
8 March, 1650-1 [Nuncupative will]. Robert Dale, of
Pickworth, sick. To Edward SauU 5/. Fo John Saull 3/.
To John Frodgham 3/. To Awdrey Seagrave 3/., and an
heyfer. To EHzabeth Dale, his wife, whom he made executrix,
the rest of his goods. Witnesses — Symon Collen, his mark ;
the said Elizabeth Dale, her mark.
Proved at Westminster 14 September, 1 653, by the executrix.
[Brent 311].
9 April, 1653. I Alice Dalton, of Coxhill [Goxhill], widow,
sick. To be buried in the churchyard of GoxhuU. To
Willyam Norman, mv son-in-law, i acre of wheate and rie,
being in two lands, to wit threstonge next a land called Lvard,
and one rood at Fieldside, lying next to Richard Mason on the
west side. To mv said son-in-law, one acre of beanes, to wit,
on three stong butting on Thorneton Moore, and half an acre.
To the poor of Goxhill bs. Sd, To John Stevenson, my son,
whom i make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Edward Ledgard ; John Smith.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 312] ' ^
8 July, 1652. I Christopher Davy, of Reasby [Revesby]
CO, Line veoman, sick. To Marv Bailv, mv housekeeper, 20/.
To Izard Semper, 20/. To Mary Swett, daughter to Richard
Swett. To George Baily, my servant, 20/. To Mary Baily,
Izard Semper, and Marv Swett the rest of my household stuff
equaUv between them. To Collistica Wingod, of East Kirkby,
a cow in the fen. To Mrs Hanna Rawson 1 gray filly. To
Mrs Abigail Rawson i filly ; all my bees, etc. Fo William
Laccan, mv servant, one mare and i fiily. To Willyam Lyme,
of Leverton, a mare and a colt. To all my godsons and god
daughters 1 2d, apiece. To William Story zos, oi his last half
year's rent, when my lease ends. To William Porter, Thomas
Story, and WiUiam Foley one half year's rent to be given
them the last half vear when my lease ends. To John
and William Baily sons to Richard Baily, of Hemingby, 40J.
apiece, to be paid to the father for the use of the children. To
Richard Baily a Httle mare called Mouse. To Mary i'ox,
wife of Robert Fox, a cow with a calf in the fen. To Robert
Wright. To Christopher Semper i filly, etc. To Mary

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Bailey bl,, to discharge a debt due from me. To thc poor of
Reasby 3/. To the town of Reasby 20f. on condition I may
be buried under the greate stone att my seates end. To Joan
Hall, widow, of Raithby, 20X. To Robert Fox. To Matthew
Austin a colt. To Christopher Madders, Christopher Hubbarte,
Christopher Fox, and Christopher Semper zs, bd, apiece to
carry me to the church. To Matthew Semper 60/., son of
Christopher Semper To Mary Semper 20/., daughter of
Christopher Semper. To Robert Pennington's wife a black
mare and foal. To Richard Swett, of East Kirkby, husband
man, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Over
seers — Nehemiah Rawson, esquire, 5/. ; Anthony Webberlay,
of East Kirkby, gentleman, 5/, Dated 18 July, 1652 [sic].
Witnesses — Robert Wright, his mark ; Christopher Fox, his
mark ; Willyam Storre, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 30 September, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 313.]
26 February, 1652-3, I John Dawson, of Moulton in the
parts of Holland, yeoman, sick. To Magdalen my wife my
house with 7 acres 3 roods copyhold of the Fitzwater fee, 7J
acres 18 perches caUed Watermeadowe^ copyhold of the
dominorum fee, 9 acres called Longelands, and 3 roods lying
within a pasture called Whites Leaze, copyhold of the manor
of Spauldinge, for her life ; also 5 acres of pasture called
Whittons greene, 4 acres of reed ground near Oxcroft, which
said two last pieces are freehold, for her life. After her decease,
I give to my sister Ellen, wife of Robert Mason, her heirs and
assigns, for ever the said house with 7 acres 3 roods of the Fitz'
fee, and the 5 acres called Wittons greene; and to my sister
Emme, wife of Thomas Mason, her heirs, and assigns, for ever,
the said 7 J acres 1 8 perches copyhold of the dominorum fee,
and the 9 acres 3 roods copvhold of the manor of Spaldinge, and
the 4 acres of reed ground ; and also one rood of wood ground,
copyhold of thc Harrington fee, and the moiety of I acre, copy
hold of the dominorum fee, to her, her heirs, and assigns, for
ever, I have surrendered all the said parcels of copyhold
ground unto the hands of Tho. Kinge the elder of Moulton, a
customarie tenant of the said several fees, to the uses aforesaid.
And whereas I hold by lease from Adam Clavpoole, esquire,
and Anne his wife the manor of Goddard in Moulton for
certain years to come, my wife shall have thc same for two
years next after my decease, she paving the yearly rent for the
same, and performing thc covenants in the lease; and EUen

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wife of Robert Mason and her assignes shall have the residue
of the years then to come, upon condition that she pay unto
my sister Emme and her heirs 20/. within two vears after her
entry into the premises; and if the 20/. is not paid the premises
shaU be equally divided between Ellen and Emma, their heirs,
or assignes. To my said sisters 6 silver spoons apiece. To my
wife Magdalen 3 acres of freehold ground in Rakestree feilds,
according to the meets and bounds, for her life. To mv cousin,
Thomas Kinge, the elder, of Moulton, 5/. I make mv wife
executrix, and give her the rest of mv goods. Witnesses —
Thomas Kinge, senior ; Joane Pynder, her mark ; Robert
Mason. Proved at Westminster, 10 August, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 303.]
II November, 1652. I John Deane, of East Langworth in
parish of Stainton, yeoman, sick. To my eldest daughter, Anne
Deane, is, at 24 vears ; and 10/. which was given her bv Mary
Yorke, her grandmother, late deceased, at 21 vears. To
Johanna Deane, my second daughter, 100/. at 21 years. To
my youngest daughter, Mary Deane, 100/ at 21 years. To
my niece, Sarah Deane, of Barlings, 3/. at marriage or 21 years.
To Thomas Hogge, of Reresbv, 5/. To William Marshall, of
Nuball, 5/. To John Larkin, of East Langworth, 5/. To the
poor of Stainton 6f. Sd, To the poor of East Langworth and
Nuball i2s, 4d, The rest of my goods equally between my
three daughters, Anne, Joan, and Marv. Executors — Thomas
Hogge; William Marshall; John Larkin. Witnesses — Robert
Burton ; the mark of Alexander Geldra ; John Larkin, the
younger, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 6 .June, 1653, by the executors.
[Brent 300.]
15 October, 1646. I Robert Dewye, of BuUingbrooke,
yeoman. To the poor of BuUingbrooke 20f. To Richard
Boutham 5/. To AHce Dewye the liouse where I now dwell
in BuUinbrooke, with aU my free hold lands in BuUinbrooke,
for her life ; and after her death to the heirs of her body
lawfully begotten ; and for want of such heirs, to Robert
Mapletoft and his heirs for ever. Alice Dewye shall pay to
Willyam Dewye, mv brother, 5/. a vear out of thc said lands.
To Joseph Dewye 20/. To Alice Dewye aforesaid one cottage,
called Cooketoft, being copyhold, with all other my copyhold
lands in BuUingbrooke7or life ; and after her death to the heirs
of her body lawfully begotten; and for want of such heirs to
Robert Mapletoft, my godson, and his heirs for ever. To Alice

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Dewye, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. I do
surrender the said cottage and copvhold land to the use of this
mv will in the presence of Vincent Knowles and Thomas
Goodall, two of his Majesty's tennants, according to the
custome of the manner of the Halmott of BuUinbrooke there
used. Witnesses — Vincent Knowles ; Thomas Goodall his
mark. Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the executrix,
Alice Whitaker otherwise Dewye, now wife of Thomas
Whitaker. Mefnorandum : That upon the last of September, 1653, I
received the original will for the use of of the executrix therein
named. [Signed] George Walker. Witness — John Oliver.
The above registered will agreeth with the original, being
duly examined. [Signed] John Milward, notary public.
[Brent 303.]
28 January, 1652-3, I Charles Dinis, of Sutton, veoman,
sick. To be buried in the churchyard of Sutton, To Anne
mv wife one messuage, containing i acre, in Sutton, where I
now dwell, with i acre of pasture adjoining ; i^ acres of arable
land in Sutton ; 2 acres of meadow in Sutton Inggs ; to her
and her heirs and assigns for ever. To mv brothers, Edward,
John, and Benjamin Dinis, 12^. apiece. To mv child one ewe
at 6 years. To Anne mv wife, whom I make executor, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — George Sustabe ; Thomas
Ingoldmels ; Jane Ostler, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 22 August, 1653, by the executrix,
[Brent 306.]
22 March, 1652-3. I Hellen Dobson, of Skegnes, widow,
sick. To be buried in the churchyard of Skegnes. Mv goods
to my four children, Ursula, Samuell, Audrie, and Robert
Dobson, equaUy, at 21 years. Supervisors — Mr William Gilbv,
of Burgh ; Mr Thomas Saunderson, of Stanton ; Mr Robert
Saunderson, of Wetheren ; Thomas Saunderson, his son. I
desire John Tilson, of Skegnes, and Stephen Francklinne to sell
my goods, and put my children out — the two twins to the said
John Tilson, Ursula to Stephen Francklyn, Robert to Thomas
Waterman. To Samuel Bartholomew. Executors — Robert
Saunderson ; Thomas Saunderson ; John Tilson ; Stephen
Francklynne. Witnesses — Mary Richardson, her mark ;
Palmer Tilson; Anne Drebles, mark ; Thomas Candlesby,
mark. {To be continued)

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Debts owing — Mr Gilby 53/. upon bond, etc. ; Henrv Ratley
40f. ; Thomas Maxfeild 2/. ; Richard HaU 2/.; John Watkinson
15/.; Mrs Selena Hamcotts 15^.; Mr Thomas Saunderson 12/. ;
John Saunderson lis,; Thomas Bartholomewe i/.
Proved at Westminster, 10 June, 1653, by the executors.
[Brent 300.]
[No date.]
Memorandum : I Samuel Dobson, of Skegnes, husbandman,
sick. To my wife all that I have I leave to her disposing.
27 May, 1655, a commission issued to John Tilson and Stephen
Franklynne, two of the executors of the will of Hellen Dobson,
deceased, the relict of Samuel Dobson, to administer the goods
of the said deceased, for that the said Hellen died before she
obtained letters of administration. [Brent 300.]
21 .March, 1652-3. I George Dove, of Thorpe, weak. To
mv children George, Richard, James, Elizabeth, Ellin, and
Margaret, 30/. apiece at 21 years. To Mr Hugh Barcroft and
Bridget his wife lO-f. apiece for a pair of gloves. To my
father, Richard Dove, 5.f. for a pair of gloves. To my father
in law, Mr Richard Warde, and Margaret his wife 2f. bd,
apiece for a pair of gloves. To mv two maid servants 3J.
apiece for a pair of shooes. To Ellin Speed 3J. for a pair of
shoes. To EUinor my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest
of mv goods. Overseers — my father in law, Mr Richard
Warde ; Mr Hugh Barcroft. Witnesses — Hugh Barcrofte,
clerk ; Richard Warde ; Richard Dove, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 309.]
II June, 1652. I WiUiam Dove, of Londonthorpe, shepherd.
To my son, John Dove, and his heirs, for ever, 2 acres of land
lying in the fields of Gonerby, which I purchased of Thomas
Baylye, gentleman, 30/., etc. To my son, William Dove, and
his heirs, for ever, my house and land in Londonthorpe and the
fields of Londonthorpe (excepting a Httle close in Tolthorpe),
which house and land I purchased of Redmayne BurreU, esquire ;
and if he die without issue of his body lawfully begotten, then
the premises shall remain to John Dove aforesaid, and his heirs,
for ever. To mv said [sic] son, Richard Dove, my close in
Tolthorpe, which I purchased of Redmaine BurreU, esquire, to
him and his heirs, for ever ; 30/., etc. To my daughter, Jane
Dove, 30/., etc. To my daughter, Margarett Dove, 30/. etc.
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of my supervisors, William Gregorie, of Londonthorpe, the
elder, and Richard Fullalove, of Belton, until she attain 20
years, she having the interest thereof yearly. To my son
WilHam, my lease of the close which I had of Sir John
Brownelowe, baronet ; the chest I bought of Mrs PeU, etc.
To mv daughters Jane, Margarett, and Rebecca, all mv house
hold stuff equally between them. To mv supervisors 20^.
apiece. To mv son, William Dove, whom I make executor,
the rest of my goods. Witnesses — John Dove ; John Fulla
love ; John Fullalove [sic].
Proved at Westminster, 7 September, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 312.]
10 July, 1653. I Richard Dowse, of Sibsev, veoman, sick.
My body to be buried in the church or churchyard of Sibsey,
To John Dowse, my eldest son, one 20f. piece of gold, etc.
To Francis Dowce, my youngest son. To my two sons.
John and Francis, 20/. apiece, 20 ewes, etc. To my wife 20
ewes, 20 lambs. To Edward Rawson, mv wife's son, my
riding mare. To Richard Dowce, son of John Dowce, one
grav stoned horse. To Richard Dickinson, 2 ewes. To Anne
Jackson, 5^. To Margarett Smith, 5J. To Thomas
Partridge, 20s. To Anthonie Partridge, 20-f. To Jane
Clarke, loj. To Anne Rauson, lOf, To Edward Still, 20f.
To Richard Dowce, of Bennington, 5f. To Anne MicheU,
one ewe. To Ruth Still, lOf. To either of my maid servants
a lamb. To my manservant, 5-f. To mv bov izd. To the
poor of Sibsey 20J. To Esther, my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Thomas
Partridge ; Christopher Ordinge.
Proved at Westminster. 7 September, 1653, by the executrix,
[Brent 311.]
14 March, 1652-3. I John Duddick, of Timberland,
husbandman, sick. To the poor of Timberland, 20-f. To
Henry Duddick, son to Henry Duddick, of Swinsteade, 40f.
To his sister, Susan Duddick, 40f. To their brother, John
Duddick, 40s, To John Duddick, son of Matthew Duddick,
of Dockdike, one cow. To Grace Cunne, wife of Thomas
Cunne, and her two children, one cow and a calf. To Mary
Chambers and her children, one cow and a calf. To Jane
Duddick, my granddaughter, 10/, To Mary Duddick, her
sister and my granddaughter, 10/. To the poor of Christeade
los. To Joseph Gressam children i2d, apiece. To John

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Duddick, my son, whom I make executor, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Mary Parbor ; Vincent Gibbons.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653 by the executor.
[Brent 310.]
I November, 1652. I Henry Eastland, of Sturton in the
parish of Stou, sick. My body to be buried upon the Childs
HiU before the churchdoor. To my wife all my debts owing
unto me, saving from my kinsfolk, Robert Grav, Richard
Perkins, and Anne Johnson ; the money which is in their
hands shall be to them and their children. To Eastland
Johnson, second son oi Anne Johnson, and to his heirs, for
ever, whatever estate my wife leaves. My kinsman, Richard
Perkins, shall pay 20/. at Mayday next unto Robert Gray, my
kinsman, and he the said Robert shall pav unto my wife interest
for the same until his daughter, Mildred Grav, shall be married,
and then to be paid unto her the said Mildred Gray within one
half vear after, if she be at that time living ; if not, then to be
equally divided among the children of Robert Gray. To the
said children of the said Robert Gray 10/. each at marriage,
out of the money the said Robert owes me, and the remainder
thereof to himself. To my wife a quye which is in the hands
of the said Robert Gray. My kinswoman, Anne Johnson,
shall pay unto three of her children, Eastland, John, and Anne,
10/ each, upon their marriage, from the money which she
oweth me. To her eldest son, Robert Johnson, 5/. from the
money she oweth me, -when he come to 21 vears. To herself
the reniainder of the money she oweth me. Mv kinsman,
Richard Perkins, shaU pay unto his children, Bridget and Eliza,
10/. each from the money he oweth me. To his wife, Anne
Perkins, 10/. from the said money. To himself the remainder
of the money. To my wife the house I now live in during
her Hfe ; and after her death, the said house shall be let, and
the money paid to Richard Wimprey during his life, and then
paid to the fatherless and widows. To Esther Bransby my
house which Thomas Ekenfeild now Hveth in, and to her
children begotten of her body, if she marry, for ever. To my
said wife all my corn and grain saving one strike of barley and
one strike of peas, which she shall give to Thomas Ekenfeild.
To the said "Thomas Ekenfeild 40.f. which he owes me. To
Richard Wimprey 40f . of the money Thomas Ekenfeild owes
me. To Bridget Gelder, sister of Richard Wimprey, 40^-.
from the money Thomas Ekenfeild owes me. To the daughter
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owes me. To Esther Bransbye 2of. To my wife whom I
make executrix, the rest of my goods. To Richard Eastland
40f. Supervisors — John Eastland ; Richard Barker. Wit
nesses — Richard Barker ; William Willye ; John Eastland.
Proved at Westminster, 7 September, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 312.J
29 September, 1645. I Willyam Edwards, of South Rawsby,
veoman, sick. My body to be buried in the chancel ofthe church
of North Rawsbie. To John Edwards, my brother, all my
houses and lands in South Rawsbie for his life ; and after his
decease, to Tobias Edwards the younger, my kinsman, and to
the heirs of his body for ever ; and for want of such heirs, to
the rightful heirs for ever. To Anne Souty 20f. yearly, out of
the lands of Tobias Edwards or his heirs, tor her life, after the
decease of John Edwards, my brother. To John Edwards, my
brother, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Wit
nesses — Henry Negosse ; John Morricke.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the executor.
Memorandum : That upon the last day of September I
received the original will before registered for the use of the
executor therein named. [Signed] Henry 'Walker. Witness —
John Oliver. The above registered will agreeth with the
original. [Signed] John Milward, Notary Public. [Brent
304]- 9 August, 1652, I Henry Eldborowe, of Stainton by
Langworth, clerk, weak. My body to be buried under our
communion table. To my wife for her life a tenement and
oxegange of land in Burton by Lincoln, which cost me 140/.
To my said wife, Joyce Eldborowe, the aforesaid tenement and
oxgange of land to her and her heirs unto the expiration of the
lease. To my daughters, Mary and Sarah, 50/. apiece at 21
years or marriage. To mv wife Joyce Eldborowe, whom i
make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — William
Wells ; Margaret Knisesmith, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 7 September, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 311.]
14 November, 1651. I Robert Emmerson, of Atterbie, in
the patish of Bishopps Norton, miUer, sick. My body to be
buried in the churchyard of Bishoppes Norton. To Robert mv
son my miU at Oresbie, and the miU at Binibrooke ; and after
him dying without heirs, to my daughter Anne and her heirs
for ever. To my said daughter Anne the miU at Thetlethorpe
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Lowath, to her and her heirs for ever. To mv said daughter
Anne 5/. that Jane Wheatley, of Ryeland, oweth me ; the 50J.
that WiUyam Hooker, of Wadingham, yeoman, oweth me; the
40^. that Goodwife Dennise, of Swinehop, oweth me ; the i8f,
that Thomas Odling, of Binibrooke, oweth me ; the i^s, that
John Viccars, of the same town oweth me ; and all my other
goods and chattels. To my servant, William Carr, 40-f. I owe
him. To John Greene, of Bishopps Norton, the rent of the
water-mill close. To my servants, Elizabeth Seggeswicke and
William Carr, a quarters wages and 5f. apiece. To the poor
of Bishopps Norton I5.f. To the poor of Atterbye 5.f. To
Lawrence Carliell, minister of Bishopps Norton, 5.f. To
Thomas Emmerson, my half brother, 20^. To John Grvser,
of Stalinburgh, 20s, To John Regall, of Dunston, his wife,
and his two sons, 5^. apiece. To Abraham Cutler and his wife
5^. apiece. Executrix — my said daughter Anne. Overseers
and guardians of my said children Anne and Robert, Thomas
Mason, of Binibrooke, clerk, and Michaell Weight [sic], of
Binibrooke, gentleman. Witnesses — William Carre, his mark;
Elizabeth Seggeswicke, her mark ; Lawrence CarHell.
15 September, 1653, administration was granted to Thomas
Mason, clerk, and Thomas Michaellweight [sic], gentleman,
guardians to Anne Emerson. [Brent 309.]
12 May, 1652. I Henry Essington, of Poynton, sick. My
body to be buried in Sempringham churchyard. To my son,
John Essington, one brown mare, etc. To my daughter,
Sarah Essington, one brown starr mare with a foal. To my
daughter, Elizabeth Essington, one chesnutt mare with a colt.
To Erne Homes one yearling, a red fleckt one. To my
daughters, Sarah Essington and Elizabeth Essington, 20/. apiece
at 18 years. To my son, John Essington, 25/. at 18 years.
To my mother, Jane Rogerson, (in case she live not with my
wife), 50^. a year. To my minister, John Hodshon, lOf. To
the poor of Poynton lo-f. To Elizabeth Essington, my wife,
whom I make sole executrix, the rest of my goods. Super
visors — Thomas Jukes and Edward Greene of Poynton. Wit
nesses — SamueU Tomson ; the mark of William Kirke.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 309.]
8 June, 1652, I WiUiam Fairebankes, of Leake, labourer,
sick. To Marv Fairebanckes, my daughter, one brown cow
which is her ovvn, etc. To Susan Fairebanckes. my daughter,
one white flecked quie, which is her own, etc. To WiUiam

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Fairbanckes, my son, 20f. at i8 years. To Luca Fairebanckes,
mv wife, whom I make sole executrix, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — John Brice, his mark ; John Ketten, his mark ;
WiUiam Lawson.
Proved at Westminsterj 27 September, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 306.]
18 December, 1652. I Thomas Fare, sick. My body to
be buried in the churchyard of Epworth. To Elizabeth, my
wife all that which was her own. To John Stubley, my
brother, and Elizabeth my wife, whom I make executors, aU
that I have, to pay the debt, and divide the rest equally betwix
them for the upbringing of Patter my son until 21 years of
age. To Patter my son a whie of 2 years, at the year when
he is to part from the said John Stubley. Witnesses — ^John
Fare, his mark ; Robert Gallyers, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executors. [Brent 305.]
19 September, 1652. I Thomas Ferris, of Barton upon
Humber, yeoman^ weak. My body to be buried within the
parish church of St xVlary's in Barton. To Willyam, my eldest
son, 2 closes, the one called ' Pond close ' and the other ' Butt
close,' at 21 years. In the mean time, Anne my wife shall
have them, she paying yearly to WiUiam during the time 40f.
To the said Willyam my Law garth for 80 years, according to
the custom of tne manor. He immediately after my decease
shall pass it by alienation to Anne my wife for 30 years, if she
Uve so long, according to the custom of the manor. To
Thomas Ferris, my second son, 2 acres of arable land which I
bought of Robert Thorpe, the one in the East feild at
Ravonscrosse, and the other lying in the furlong west of Saxby
gate; and 10/. at 2X years. To Henry my youngest son 40/,
at 21 years. To Anne my eldest daughter 30/. at 21 years or
marriage. To iVlary my youngest daughter 40/. at 21 years or
marriage. To any other child I may have 40/. at 21 years or
marriage. If I have no other child the said 40/. shall be
disposed of as foUows : to my son Thomas 10/., to my son
Henry 10/., to my daughter Anne 10/., to my daughter ....
10/. To my mother Ferris lo*. To my brother, WiUiam
Ferris, 5^, To my sister, Mary Cooke, 5^. To my cousin,
John Ferris, carpenter, 5J, To everyone of my servants izd.
To Anne my wife, whom I make sole executrix, the rest of
my goods. Supervisors — Anthony HaU, my brother, and
Willyam HaU, my brother, izd. Witnesses — Robert Em-

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pryngham ; Lawrence Todd ; John Atkinson ; Francis
Atkinson, Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, ''V the
executrix. [Brent 312,]
9 November, 1652. I John Fisher, of Lutton in the parts
of Holland, sick. "To John Fisher, my son, the house where I
now dwell, and 2 acres of land belonging unto the same at 21
years. If my said son die before the said years, then the
premises to come to my daughters then living. Mv daughter,
Mary Fisher, shall have the rents, etc., of the said premises
till my said son come to the age of 21 years. If my said son
seU the premises, then my said daughters to have each of them,
10/. To John Fisher, my son one sorrell colt, etc. To
Willyam Kidd 3/. in lieu of his portion given to him by his
father. Executors — Mr Richard Parke, of Lutton ; Mr
Edward Newton, of Dreby. To my two daughters, Elizabeth
Fisher and Mary Fisher, the rest of my goods ; and
my daughter Elizabeth to have her portion within a year after
my decease, and my daughter Mary to have hers at 21 years,
and Mr Richard Parke to have her portion during the said term
for her education, etc. If either die before 21 years, the
survivor to have her portion, if both die, then to my son John
and his heirs. My linen to be equally divided between my
two daughters. Witnesses — mark of John Howett ; George
Storie. Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the executors.
[Brent 304.]
26 June, 1652. I Anthony Fleare, of Cranwell, yeoman,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Cranwell,
To Anne my wife all that house and homestead which I
purchased in CranweU of Sir William Thorold, knight, and
all that messuage and tenement in Cranwell as they are come
unto me from Anthony Fleare, my father, and stand exchanged
now by inclosure to have and to hold to her and her assigns
for her life, and after her decease, to John Fleare, my son,
and his heirs for ever. To the said John 30/, at 21 years.
To each of the children of WiUiam Baker two ewes and two
lambs. To Anthony Cocke, my nephew, one ewe and one
lamb. To Anthony Paxton one ewe hogge. To the children
of Augustine Havvden, each of them, one ewe and a lamb.
To Anne Fleare, my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of
my goods. Witnesses — Robert Wright ; John Fleare ;
Thomas NichoUs. To Anne Snath, my neecc, one ewe hogge.
Proved at Westminster, 9 May, 1653, by the executrix,
[Brent 300.]

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30 April, 1653. I Anne Forrest, of Algarkirke, widow,
sicic. Mv body to be buried next William Forrest, gentleman,
mv late husband, in the parish of Algarkirke. To John
Forrest and Roger Forrest, mv children, all the goods and
chattels which shall remain to me of William Forrest, my late
husband, at their several ages of 21 years, deducting out of the
principal or interest so much as Mrs Margaret Ryley, mv
sister in law, shall think needful for the maintenance or putting
forth apprentices of them, etc. Supervisors — Mr Robert
Hunt, of Kertone ; Mr Thomas Ninone, of Framton ; Mr
Roger Forrest, of Peddarewinch, co. Norfolk. Executrix —
Mrs Marv Rvlev, of Boston, widow. Witnesses — Thomas
Thorold ; Thomas Hunnvnge,
Proved at Westminster, 25 May, 1653, by the executrix,
[Brent 299,]
4 April, 1653. I William Forrest, of Algarkirke, gentle
man, sick. To my son John 10/, at 18 vears. To my son
Roger 8/. at 18 years. To my daughter Mary 8/. at 18
vears. To mv unborn child 8/ at 18 years. To mv wife,
Anne Forrest, the rest of mv goods. Supervisors — Mr Robert
Hunt, of Kerton ; mv brother, Roger Forrest, of Peather-
winche. Executrix — my wife. Witnesses — Richard Bridges ;
EUenor Whicke,
Administration with will, 25 Mav, 1653, to Marv Rvlev,
executrix of the will of Anne Forrest, the relict, [Brent 300.]
15 June, 1652, I Thomas Foster, of Great Limber, weak,
Mv bodv to be buried in the churchyard of Limber, To
Thomas SwaUow, son of John Swallow, of Limber, 30/, at 21
years. To Katherin Foster, daughter of Christopher Foster,
late of Yarbory, 20/. at 21 years or marriage. To mv sister in
law, Margarett Strothard, 40f, To John Foster, her son,
partly in payment of 40 J, I owe him, 2 chalders of barley. To
the three sons of Robert Foster, of Kirmington, zos. apiece at
21 years. To John SwaUow, of Limber, 5^. To William
Foster, my younger son, lool. To Faith Swallow half a
crown. To my servants, Christopher Hodgshon, Thomas
Broomely, and Henry Burrell, zs. apiece, and the boy and girl
izd. apiece. To my son, Thomas Foster, the lease of the
farm I Uve in ; my son William Foster to live with him so
long as they both remain unmarried. To my two sons, whom
I make executors, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — William
Holland ; Andrew Danbye ; Willyam Hydes.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executors. [Brent 312.] (To ie continued)

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27 March, 1653. I Peter Fox, of Bishopp Norton, gentle
man, sick. To my sister Fox 10/. To mv sister Elizabeth
Fox, bl., zos. immediately after mv decease, and the orher 5/.
when Mr. William Gregory hath made good assurance unto
mv wife and sisters of the monev which was due unto mv
father, Thomas Fox, gentleman, deceased, as bv bond mav
appear. To my father, WiiHam Prudden, 5J. To mv mother,
Prudden, 5X. To my mother, Mrs Marv Fox, 5^. To mv
brother in law, Henry Prudden, 4 ewes and 4 lambs. To my
brother, Thomas Prudden, 5^. To mv brother, Richard
Prudden, 5^. To my brother, James Fox, 2Qy. and aU the
debts he owed me. To his two children 20-f. apiece. To mv
brother Wiiii^m Prudden's two children, WiUiam and Elizabeth,
one ewe and one lamb each. To mv f.ither Prurden's servants
izd. apiece. To John Greene 2s. cd. To Marv his wife
2-r. t:d. To the poor of Bishopp Norton lo-f. To Anne Fox,
ray wife, whom 1 make executrix, the rest of mv goods. Wit
nesses — Francis Whitestone ; WilHam Prudden.
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1053, bv the
executrix. [Brent 309.]
29 June, 1652. I Robert Fracv, of Toft, in the parish of
Witham [on the Hiii], yeoman. Mv body to be buried in the
churchvard. To mv daughter, Anne Smith, 2Cs. To mv son,
Randall Fracv, 5^. To my daughter, Rose Watson, zs. To
ray son Randell's three sons 5/. between them ar 21 vears. To
the poor of ^Vitham parish zos. To my son, John Fracy,
whom I make executor, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses —
Robert Wetherel, his mark ; Robert Watson, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1652, by the executor.
[Brent 309.]
15 June, 1651. I Elizabeth Frankland, of Kirton in the
pans of Holland, widow, sick. My body to be buried in the
churchyard of Kirton. To Thomas Frankland, my son, 2
acres of pasture in Aviresfield, to him and his heirs ofhis body ;
and for want of such heirs. To Isabel the wife of George
Norris ror life, and after her decease to the heirs of her body for
ever. To the said Isabel 5/. To William Armestead 5/. To
Elizabeth Harbv 5/., to be paid into the hands of John Harris,
of Kirton, until she shall come to 18 years of age. To John
Foster, son of Thomas Foster, 40s. to be paid into the hands of
the said Thomas Foster. To Thomas Smith, Skledich, ics.
within 6 months ; and if he die then to his wife. To OHver
Baker and to Alice Baite 51. apiece. If my said son, Thomas

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Frankland, die before the age of 20 years, I give to WilHam
Armestead aforesaid 20/. ; to George Norris and his wife 20/. ;
to Thomas Foster 20/., and if he be dead, then to his children ;
to Margaret Skelton, daughter of Anne Ayre, 20/. ; to Richard
Harbv 20/,, and if he he dead, to his wife and children. To
Thomas Frankland, my son, whom I make executor, the rest oi
mv goods. Witnesses — William Ambler; John Harris.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1 653, by the executor.
[Brent 310.]
19 September, 1651. I William Freeman, of Snelland,
yeoman, sick. To the poor of this town bs. Sd. To the poor
of Lessington 6f. 8d. To Mary my daughter 250/. at 18 years
or dav of marriage. To Anne my daughter 250/. at 1 6 years,
or if her mother do marry before the said time that then the
said portion be paid within six months after the said marriage.
To mv son Willyam 150/. and my coUedge lease. To my son's
gardiner, my brother John Toolev, 8/. yearly for 10 years ; and
for him to pay the coUedge rent out oi the same, etc To mv
son William that land after his mother her decease. To my
brothers and sisters in law lOf. each. To mv mother Fitche
20J. To my auncient servants 6f. Sd. apiece. To Anne mv
wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Wit
nesses — Edward Baucocke, his mark ; Richard Jackson ; Henrv
Hesellopp, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 310.]
18 May, 1649. I Ralph Garrett, of Awstropp in the parish
of Ewarby, yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the
churchyard of Ewarby. To Issat my wife mv mess' wherein
I now dwell, with all the land thereunto belonging ; and after
her decease to my son, Thomas Garratt, and the heirs of his
body ; and for want of such issue, to my son, John Garratt and his
heirs. To my son Thomas 20J. To my son, John Garret, 40/.
at 21 years. To my daughter, Issat Garret, 30/. at 21 vears.
To my daughters, Anne Garrett and Elizabeth Garrett, 13/ 6s,
Sd. apiece, at 21 years. To my brother John Garrett's
children, namely, John Garrett, Martha Garrett, and Elizabeth
Garrett, los. apiece. To the poor of Ewarbv 10^. To my
cousin, Robert Wiles, for making this wiU zs. 6d. To Issatt
Garratt, my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — my brother, Steven Wiles, gentleman,
and my cousin, Robert 'Wiles, of Ewarbv, gentleman. Wit
nesses — Steven Wiles ; Robert Wiles ; John Pecke his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, by the
executrix, [Brent 307,]

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18 April, 1653, I Robert Garth, of Tathwell, sick, I being
but of the age of 18 years and somewhat upwards. To my
brother, Richard Garth, 5/, for a seal or a ring. To my
brother, Avery Garth, 50/. To my sister, Beatrix Garth, 50/.
To my brothers, Thomas Garth and William Garth 25/. apiece.
These legacies to be paid out of the monev which remains in
the hands of my uncle, Richard Ferrand, esquire, and Willyam
Booth, gentleman, excutors of the will of my father, Richard
Garth, esquire, deceased, or in the hands of WiUiam Comyn,
gentleman, my friend and gurdian, as the arrears of mv annual
allowance of 35/, To my brothers, Averv, Thomas, and
Willyam, and my sister Beatrix equaUy between them the
remainder of my estate due unto me either by the will of my
said father, or that of my mother, Beatrix Garth, deceased.
Executor — my brother, Avery Garth, Witnesses — Frances
Gouule ; Katherin Browne ; Thomas Wanlesse,
Proved at Westminster, 31 August, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 307.]
27 June, 1653. I William Gibson, of Limber Parva,
yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the parish church or
churchyard of Broklesby. To my eldest son, Nicholas
Gibson, that cottage and land lying in the lordshipp of litle
Limber, and to his heirs if he hath a son ; and if he have not,
to my son, WiUyam Gibson, and his heirs male ; if he hath not
a son, to my son, Thomas Gibson, and his heirs male. To
my second son, 'William Gibson, 10/. to be paid to his god
father, William Emerson, of Brocklesby^ until he attain 21
years. To my youngest son, Thomas Gibson, 12/. To
Roger Tennv his eldest son a lamb. To WiUiam Tenny his
eldest son a lamb. To the church of Brocklesby 3.f. ^d. To
three poor widows in litle Limber, widow Russels, widow
Parker, and widow Pearte, izd. apiece. To my godchildren,
Willyam Harper, Elizabeth Taylor, and Mary Johnson, if.
apiece. To those who shall carry me to the church 4s.
for black ribbon. Supervisors — Thomas Wakelyn and
Richard Parratt. To my eldest son Nicholas and my wife
Mary, whom I make executors, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Thomas Wakelyn ; John Graves.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executors. [Brent 304.]
3 August, 1653. I Richard Gikell, of Tointon All Saincts,
husbandman, weak. To my brother, Francis Gikkell, all my
wearing clothes, etc., and i zd. To my brother's three children

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20f. to wit, to the midlemost los, and to the other two 5,r.
apiece. To Ellen my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest
of my goods. Witnesses — Edward Wentworth ; John Jokeing,
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, by thc
executrix, [Brent 304.]
28 March, 1653. I WiUiam GiU, of East Rason, co. Line
draper, sick. To Alice GiU, my wife, the house 1 now live in,
etc, for her life, and after her death to Elizabeth GiU, my
daughter, forever. To the said Elizabeth 200/. at 21 years. To
my brother, John GiU, zos. To John Gill, my brother's son,
40f. at 21 years. To Ellen Gill, daughter to my brother John
GiU, 40^, at 21 years. To mv aunt Knight 20f. To mv
kinsman, Robert Hickson, servant to William Tesse, 40s,
To Mary Mounton lOf. To Grace Scoote, mv servant, 5/
To the poor oi East Rason 30X. To the poor of Caster 20J.
To Alice Gill, my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of mv
goods. Witnesses — Richard Chapman ; John Robinson ;
James Robinson.
Proved at Westminster, 29 June, 1653, bv the executrix.
[Brent 302.]
II August, 1652. I John Glenn, of Dike, in the parish oi
Bourne, husbandman, weak. Mv bodv to be buried in the
church yard or" Bourne. To mv sister, Agnes Glenn, bl,, etc.
To Elizabeth Spencer, my grandchild, one white mare and
foal, etc To Alice Spencer. To my sister Agnes one cow and
2 sheep. To my two grandchildren more, 2 sheep each. To
Elizabeth Spencer. To Alice Spencer, To Francis Mansfield,
one strike of barley, etc. To Bridgett Lightfoot 3s, 4a?, To
my sister Agnes her dwelling within my house for life. To
Elizabeth Bently and Dorothy Bentlcv, daughters of Jeffrv
Bently, of Kirby Underwood, 3f. 4^/. apiece. To the said
Jeffry one heifer. To my daughter, Dorothy Spencer, whom
1 make executrix, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses —
Humphrey White his mark ; Francis Mansfield.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. fBrent 310.]
6 July, 1653. ^ Thomas Glosome, of Leake, webster, sick.
The house I now dwell in and the 3 roods of orchard and hemp
ground to be sold and the money disposed as follows : to mv
daughter Susan 14/. at 18 years, and to my son SamueU 5/. at
21 years. To Sarah my wife, whom I make executrix, the

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residue of my money from the house, with the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — Abraham Bawtree, senior, mercer, of
Leake ; Thomas Bawtree, of the same. If my daughter Susan
die before the said age, then from her portion I give to mv
brother George 8/., and to my executrix the remainder. Wit
nesses — Henry Covington ; George Glosome, senior, his mark ;
WiUyam Barrah his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, ^^' ^^^
executrix. [Brent 305.]
23 February, 1652-3. I Henry Grant, of Holbech Grove,
in the parts of Holland, labourer, sick. To be buried in the
chapel yard of Whapload Drove. To Thomas Bosecke. To
Thomas Bosell. To Edward Bosell, his son. To Elizabeth
Bosel and Thomas Bosel 20,f. To Henry Chapman, junior,
2s. bd. To Susan Parr 2s, bd. To Ellin Chapman i2f.
To Edward Bosell 2s. bd. To Thomas Bosell 2s. bd. To
AUis Grant, my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — John Grice ; Henry Chapman. Wit
nesses — John Winter ; Thomas Standley.
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executrix. [Brent 306].
15 February, 1652-3. I Henrv Grant of Whaploade Drove
in the parts of Holland, husbandman, weak. To my eldest son,
Richard Grant, i2d. Vo mv second son, Henry Grant, 2
acres of land and pasture, called Reedarigg, which houldeth of
the manor of Neuetts, and abutteth upon the lands of John
Grice on the south, and Hoggbeach headings on the west, and
the late lands of Sir Thomas Dawes on the north, and Gausgate
on the east. To mv third son, John Grant, a black rudge
heffer, called the moepeese hefler. To my youngest son,
Willyam Grant, a yearling colt. To WiUyam Bathewak, my
son in law i brinded heffer and calf. To Margarett Carr, wife
of William Carr, y, 4d, To Tabitha Grice, wife of John
Grice, 3/. 4d, To 5 or the poorest widows 3J. 4a?. To
Margarett my wife her dwelling in my house so long as she
lives. To Margarett mv wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of mv goods. Supervisors — John Grice and Richard
Grant. Witnesses — WilHam Grant ; Edward Ashlee his
mark ; John Grant.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 310.]

142 ABSTRACTS OF
I March, 1650-1. I Thomas Grantham, the elder, of
Barton upon Humber, cooper, perfect in health. My body
to be buried in the churchvard of St Maries in Barton, To
Thomas Grantham, my eldest son, izd. To Rachell my wife
and her assigns br Ivccnse of alienacion according to the
custom of the manor of Barton the 2 cottages in Barton
wherein I now dweU, and have in my own occupation, for the
term of 50 years next after my decease, if she live so long ;
then I give to George Grantham, my son, and his assigns for the
residue of 80 vears, one of the said cottages, he paying out of it
to mv daughter Ellen 40s., to my daughter Elizabeth 40^.,
and to my daughter RacheU 40-f. ; and to Richard Grantham, my
son, and his assigns the other cottage called the mill ground
during the residue of the said 80 vears. To my wife Rachell,
whom I make executrix, the rest of mv goods. Supervisors —
mv brother, Edward Risley ; mv neighbour, Edward Lowe,
of Barton. Witnesses — Alexander Hallowes ; John Gowhill ;
Richard Cliffe
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, bv the
executrix. [Brent 305,]
4 December, 1652, I Mathew Greene, of Whaplood, weak.
To be buried in the said parish. To Margarett Easthorpe all
mv household stuff, 5/., one cow, one pig, etc. To mv brother
Cade. To Thomas Cade 8/. at 21 years. To the rest of mv
sister's children 40.f. apiece at 21 vears. To mv sister Cade
one cowe which John Rovling has. To my cousin, John
Greene, 40J. To mv sister Greene 2o.f. To my kinsman,
Thomas Greene, 15/, To John RovHng one red quie calf.
To Mary Addison 10s,, and if my goods amount to more than
is given, then 5/. as well. If there is then anv overplus, I give it
to my sister Cade's children equaUy between them. Executors —
Thomas Pinsbeck= ; Thomas Dav. Supervisor — Robeit
Addison. Witnesses — John Rovelton his mark ; Robert
Fisher his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executors, [Brent 310.]
29 June, 1648. I John Gregge, of HorbUng, yeoman.
To Richard Gregge, my eldest son now Hving, that house
which I now live in in Horblinge, with all the lands, lease,
etc., belonging unto it, and one cottage with the close
belonging to it, which Richard Harrison now liveth in, to him
and his heirs male of his body ; and for want of such heirs
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his body ; and for want of such heirs, to mv heirs general for
ever. To Richard Gregge, my eldest son, 3f. 4^, To James
Gregge, my son, a house with the commons and close belong
ing unto it, which Richard Gregge now liveth in, to him and his
heirs. AU my land in Spanby which is ungiven bv deed to
Alice Alline, my eldest daughter living, and 4^. To Mattee
Lee, my daughter, 3^. 4d, To Elizabeth Cheaven, mv
daughter, bl. To Mary Dawes, my daughter, 61, To Anne
Harrison, my daughter, 15/. To Sarah and Elizabeth Lee,
my grandchildren, 3/. apiece. To James Gregg, my voungest
son, free turburve to grave in Anwick fen for the Kerfe of
Turve every year in as free and ample manner as I have by deed
poule given bv William Tompson, mv father in law, with all the
priviledges expressed in the deed, to him and his heirs for ever.
To James Gregge, my youngest son, whom I make executor,
the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — Edmond Brightman ;
Thomas Hammands his mark ; John Bauldinge his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executor, [Brent 310.]
24 September, 1652. I Michaell Gull, of Howell, labourer,
sick. To be buried in the churchvard of Howell. To my
brother, John Gull, a calf. To mv sister, Jane Pell, zs. To
George Pell the younger, 3f, To Marv my wife, whom I
make executrix, the rest of my goods. 'Witnesses — WiUyam
Watson ; WiUvam GuU his mark ; Anthony Morris his mark.
Debts the testator oweth : to John PeU the younger i/, loj.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 304.]
10 August, 1653, Memorandum : Edith Gulson, late of
the Bale of Lincoln, spinster, deceased, sick. To my youngest
sister Margarett 140/. Witnesses — Henry Clowdesley ;
William Mackler ; Sicilia Rowland her mark; Anne Allen her
mark. Proved at Westminster, 18 September, 1653, by Margaret
Gulson, sister of the said deceased. [Brent 313.]
7 May, 1653. I George Hall, of Gedny in the parts of
Holland, husbandman, sick. To be buried in the churchyard
of Gedney. To Anne Hall, my daughter, 20/. at 21 years.
To Sissel'ie Torie, my servant, 'lO-f. To WilHam Read los.
To Alice my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — John Vickers ; WiUiam Read.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 309.]

144 ABSTRACTS OF
17 May, 1653. I Ralph Hall, of North Searle, labourer.
To my daughter, Jane Hall, 10/, etc To my wife and my
daughter Margarett the rest of my goods equaUy between
them. Executrix — Mary Hall, my wife. Witnesses — Bryan
Whitfoote his mark ; John Jackson his mark ; William
Pocklinton ; John Stampes.
Proved at Westminster,  1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 315.]
12 March, 1652-3. Robert Hall, of Everby, husbandman,
sick. To be buried in the churchyard of Everby. To my
daughter Dorothy's children bl. equally between them. To
my daughter Mary's children 4/, equally between them. To
my son WiUiam's child 20f. To my daughter Tabitha's
child 20s, To my daughter Elizabeth, wife of George
Blackwell, 10 groats. To Elizabeth Hopkinson. To William
HaU, John HaU, Dorothy Hall, and Mary HaU. To
my son Boorall mv chestnut bald mare. To my son
Willes one browne felv. To my daughter and my daughter
Marv lO-f. [sic]. To mv sons William Hall and John Hall
whom I make executors, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses —
WiUiam Holdernes his mark ; Benjamin Vincer his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executors, [Brent 310,]
22 December, 1652. [Nuncupative will]. Memorandum:
John HaUifax, late of Belton in the Isle of Axholme, deceased.
To his wife, Anne HaUifax, and his daughters, Marv and
Elizabeth HaUifax, all his goods, and he made them joint
executrixes. To his son, Christopher HaUifax, 2s, 6d.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, bv Anne and
Marv, two ofthe executrixes. [Brent 308.]
6 June, 165 1. I Nicholas Harbie, of Pinchbecke, veoman,
in health. To Margaret Harbie, my wife. "T'o Anne
Harbie, my daughter, 80/. at 21 years, etc. To William
Harbie, my son, whom I make executor, the rest of mv goods.
Witness — John Johnron.
Proved at Westminster, 7 June, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 300.] (To be continued)

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19 January, 1652-3. I John Harding, of Marston, hus
bandman. To my son, William Harding, half a crown. To
his wife half a crown. To everyone of his children half a
crown apiece. To my son, Thomas Harding, 5/. To mv
i^anservant, Thomas Newis, I2d, To my maidservant, Easter
Aselooke, i2d. Executors — John Harding, mv son and
Katherin Harding, my wife. Witnesses — Thomas
Mackerness ; Thomas Mouncke.
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, bv John
Harding, one ofthe executors. [Brent 306.]
24 April, 1653. ^ Richard Harebie, of Ashbie, yeoman,
sick. To my wife and my eldest son all my free land, and after
my wife's death, my said son to have her half, paying to each
of my children 5/. out of my said lands, and 5/. apiece out of
my goods as hereafter specified. To Marv Hareby, my eldest
daughter, 10/. To Martha Hareby, my daughter. 10/ To
Richard Hareby, my son, 5/. when he shall finish his
apprenticeship. To Thomas Hareby, my son, 10/. at 21
vears. To John Harebv, my son, 10/. at 21 years. To
Barbara Hareby, 10/. at 21 years. To Elizabeth Hareby, my
daughter, 10/. at 21 years. To Anne Hareby, my daughter,
10/. at 21 vears. To my cousin, Anne Woodlife or Woodlise
[sic], 5-f. To my cousin, William Lathorpe, 2-f. bd. To
Robert East, 2s. bd. To the poor of Ashbie, 5^. To my wife
and my said son Robert, whom I make executors, the rest
of my goods. Witnesses — John Bradshaw ; John Righton ;
Mathias Carter ; Edmond Coddington.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executors. [Brent 308,]
19 December, 1652. I William Harewood, of Haddington
[in the parishes of Aubourn and South Hykeham (Probate)],
yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the church yard of
Swinderby. To my son, William Harewood, at ai years,
half my land in Swinderby, paying unto my son, John
Harewood, 30/. whereof 10/, to be paid when he shall be 18
years, etc. To my daughters Jane, Mary and EUzabeth, 10/.
apiece, at 21 years. To my wife Jone, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — George Andrews ;
Robert Harmeston ; John Makender, mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix, Joan Harewood. [Brent 313.]

146 ABSTRACTS OF
8 [12 (Probate)] August, 1649. I Thomas Harington, of
Boothby Paynell, esquire, in good health. To my son John
all mv ijooks, etc. To mv two daughters Frances and Lucy
my plate, cattle, etc., equaUy between them. To my son,
Robert Harington, 120/. at 24 years and until then out ofthe
profits of it 8/. yearly. If any of my younger children by
Tabitha my late'wife, Robert, Frances, and Lucy, before they
receive their portions, trouble or molest my eldest son, John
Harington, his heirs, executors, etc., concerning the quiet
possession of certain closes lying within the precincts of
Boothby Pavnell, commonly called ' Moreleies ' or ' Moreleas '
closes, he or she shall receive only 5f, To my minister
Dr Saunderson 5 marks, and I make him superviser. To the
poor of Boothby Painell zos. To my cousin Mrs Lucy
Everett 5/. To'my son in law, Henry Sacheverell, of Barton,
my best mare, and I make him my executor. To my sons
James and Edward 20.f, apiece to buy them rings. To my
cousin, Barbara Allanson, lOf. To Edward Allison, Robert
Waterfall and my other manservant los. apiece. Witnesses —
John Farnham ; John Tonson ; Edward Foxley, senior ;
Edward Foxlev, junior. To the children of my daughter,
Martha Cony, 5/. apiece here remaining in England.
Proved at Westminster, i August, 1653, bv the executor.
[Brent 306.]
19 December, 1 651. I Robert Harll, of Boston, stiUer,
sick. To Henry Harll, my brother's son, my house wherein I
now dwell with the houses and grounds belonging to it after
my wife's decease ; and if he die before my wife, after her
death the house to be sold, and if my cousin Henry have any
children, they shall have 100/. of it, and the remainder to be
divided to Elizabeth Kendell and Mary Brouton and Naomy
Hair and Hannah Harll equally and to their children ; and if
my cousin Henry die without children then the 100/. shall be
divided among my brothers four daughters and their children
equally as aforesaid. To Elizabeth Kendill, late the wife of
Joseph KendiU, my three houses in Yarmoth, she only paying
to her brother, Henry Harll, 20/. and to her sisters, Mary
Brouton and Hannah Harll, 20/. To my cousin, Naomy
Hair, wife of. Barand Haire, the house that Mr Moubrv now
dwelleth in, to her and her heirs for ever. To my cousin,
RandaU Haire, 10/. out of my debenters, to be put out for
him whilst he come to 21 years. To the rest of my cousins
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wife, Amor Harll, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — Mr Moubry, Robert JuuUs, Joshua
Hinson. Witnesses — Henry Mowbray ; Barand Haire ;
Joshua Simpson, his mark ; Robert Ingols.
Proved at Westminster, 4 Mav, 1653, bv the executrix.
[Brent 88.]
20 August, 1652. I Richard Harris, of Tydd St Maries,
grasier. My body to be buried in the church of Tidd St
Maries, To my wife, Rachell Harris, all the dwelling stuff
about my house in Tidd St Maries, four mares, six cows ; aU
my land in Holbedge, co. Lincoln, lately purchased of Mr
Steward, for her life, and after her decease, to my brother,
Thomas Harris, and the heirs male of his bodv ; and for want
of such heirs, to my brother, Symon Harris, and his heirs for
ever. To my wife 200 sheep. To Elizabeth Harris, eldest
daughter of my said brother Symon, 300/. at 18 years. To
Anne, Rose and Prudence Harris, the second, third and fourth
daughters of the said Symon, 150/. apiece at 18 years. To
Ralph Harris, son of the said Simon, 100/. at 21 years. To
Jane Harris, another daughter of the said Simon 150/. at 18
. vears. To my brother in law Thomas AUen's three daughters
and youngest son Richard 600/,, viz., 150/, apiece at 18 years.
To my cousin SamueU Harris' four children, viz., his two sons
and two daughters, 200/. equally between them, the sons at
21 years, the daughters at 18 years. To my brother, Matthew
Harris, 100/. and he shall be fully discharged of aU the debts
he owes me. To John Ferrer, my son in law, 100/.
Item whereas I am seized in fee of 29 acres of copyhold
land lying in Sutton St Edmonds and Sutton St James, which
I intend to surrender to the use of my last will, I do will and
devise the same to Robert Harris the younger, of Brigstocke,
CO. Northampton, Ralph Harris, son of my said brother
Simon, John Ferrer the vounger, WiUiam Bennett, and John
Woodcroft, all of Tidd St Maries, and to Richard Allen, of
Dingley, co. Northampton, and to their heirs and assigns for
ever ; upon trust that the rents and profits thereof shaU for
ever be disposed, used and employed for and towards the
maintenance of the poor of the said parish of Brigstocke, and
to no other use. And I do therefor direct that the said trustees
and the survivers of them and their heirs shall from time to
time shall make such surrenders of the premises, to such and
so many persons as there may be always two trustees living to
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148 ABSTRACTS OF
case any defect shall be in or for default of my surrender of
the premises, then I wiU and devise that who so ever shaU
happen to be my heir at my death or after, to whom thc
premises may come shall make such assurance and surrender
of and in thc premises to the persons and trustees aforesaid, as
shall be sufHcient in law to settle the premises for the trust
and purpose aforesaid. And my intent is that he profits of
the said lands shall be disposed yearly by thc minister and
churchwardens of the said parish with the consent and advise
of my brothers during their lives, and after their deaths by the
ministers and churchwardens ofthe parish of Brigstocke with
the consent and advise of some of my name if there be any
then living in the said town, to be distributed for the use of
the most indigent people there, twice by the year, that is to
say, at the feast of Easter and the birth of our Lord Christ
for ever.
To all my hired household servants 2o,f. apiece. To my
apprentice, Anthony Buck, 5/. To my servant, Christopher
Virley, 50f. To my servants, John Fleete, WiUiam Epwell
and Thomas King, 50/. apiece. To my brothers, Robert
Harris and Thomas Harris, whom I make executors, all mv
goods, horses, cows, etc If my brother Simon Harris does
not pay within one year unto my executors the 350/. he oweth
me, it shall be abaited out of the legacies given to his children.
To my brother, Matthew Harris, the deed of grant I have
upon all his goods, etc., for the consideration of 300/., upon
condition he give to my executors a general release for one
annuity or sum of 8/. to have been paid to him by me or the
executor of my father, Anthony Harris, by the direction of my
said father's will.
And my intent and meaning further is, that the 100/. before
by me divised to the said John Farrer shaU be allowed and
abated to him by my executor out of such money as he shall
owe me at the time of my death, he owing me now about
300/., so as also he do discharge my executors from a debt of
100/. and interest which I stand bound for him, and as his
suerty to one Mrs Grouse ; otherwise my executors shall pav
the said 100/. to Mrs Grouse, and be thereby discharged from
paying or allowing the said 100/. devised to the said John
Farrer as aforesaid.
Witnesses — WilUam Wise ; William Wise, junior ;
Thomas Wise ; Edward Cownley.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executors. [Brent 369.]

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7 March, 1653, [«V]. I Richard Harrison, of Quadring,
carpenter, sick. To Anne Harrison, my eldest daugli'ter, 40f.
at 21 years or marriage. To William Harrison 3/. at 14
years. To AHce Harrison, my youngest daughter, 3/. at 21
years or marriage. To my wife, whom I make executor, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — William Morryson ; John
Spraggin. Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, bv Anne
Harrison, the executrix. [Brent 306.]
25 June, 1648. I Robert Harrison, of Markett Stainton.
To my daughter, Anne a chair and 10/. to be paid at her
marriage. To my daughter Heaster a cow, a ewe, and as
much as will make it up 10/., and also a chair. To mv
daughter Sarah a chair and 10/. at marriage. To my daughter
Mary a chair and 10/. at 21 years. To my daughter
Margarett 20f. on i8th October, 1649. To my daughter
Jane 20f. on ihe i8th October, 1650. To my daughter Joan
20X. on the I Sth October, 1651. To my daughter Elizabeth
20S, on the I Sth October, 1642 [sic]. To my landlord,
Mr Welcome, a pair of gloves of 3.f. 4*/. To the poor of
Sixill 5x. To the poor of Staynton 2f. bd. Executrix — Anne
my wife. Witnesses — Edward Welcome ; Edward Richardson.
Proved at Westminster, 7 June, 1653, bv the executrix.
[Brent 91.]
2 July, 1653. I Thomas Hauch, of Kirkby upon Bayne,
husbandman, sick. To my nephew, Thomas Hauch, son of
Edward Hauch, to him and his heirs for ever, my coppihold
land. To mv wife the said house and land for 3 years after
my decease ; and my said nephew shall give to my wife a
bond of 20/. To my sister, Alice Mawer, of Louth, and her
two daughters, lOJ. To my niece, Sarah Hauch, 5s, To
my neice, Elizabeth Hauch, 5f. To my nephew, Edward
Hauch, 5j. To my nephew, Anthony Hauch, ^s. To my
wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. To
brother, Edward Hauch, 12^. Witnesses — Charles Calvert;
Cecily Atkin, her mark ; Thomas Hauch, his mark. Scaled
in the presence of — Charles Calvert ; Richard Sharpe, his
mark ; Christopher Dawson, his mark.
Proved , . . . 1653 by the executrix. [Brent 299.J
18 August, 1652. I Alexander Hayles, of Thorpe [by
Wainfleet], yeoman. To Lucy my wife 40/. and 20/. more
which she is in possession of, one black feet quee, one calf, one

150 ABSTRACTS QF
quiUe, some hay, one load of hay more in Maryan lands, etc.,
also one messuage I now dwell in and 4J acres belonging to
it, and 5 acres more in Minge with Mr Ironsides lands,
called 'Jacke lands,' for her life; and after her death to my
son, John Havles, and his heirs for ever ; and my said son to
pay, in consideration ofthe 5 acres 10/, unto four of Nicholas
Skittell's daughters, Margaret, Lucy, Sary, and Elizabeth,
equaUy between them. To Sarah Skittell, my daughter, 10/,
To Susan Sandum 10/,, to be paid unto John Hayles, her
kinsman. To my son, John Havles, one messuage and all
the land belonging to it in Frisby and Erby, which I purchased
of John Jackson, to him and his heirs for ever. To my
children the money they owe me. To Richard Sandum, my
grandchild, 5/., to be paid unto my son, John Hayles. To
Jane Rauson and Elizabeth Rauson, daughters of John
Rauson, my grandchildren, 5/. apiece, to be paid into the
hands of Richard Rauson. To the children of John Barsley,
Mary, Anne, Sarah, and Betterice, 20^'. apiece. To John
Barslev, Alice, Robert, and Thomas, 5f. apiece. To John
Gardiner, 3J, 4^, To Faith Hardner, ioj. To Nicholas-
Skittell's aforesaid children, Margaret, Lucy, Sary, and
Elizabeth, 10/, equally between them at 21 years. To AHs
Parlabeane, my daughter in law, 5J. To Jane Gardner, my
daughter in law, 55. To Willyam Gardner for writing my
will 6f, Sd. Executors — my children, Alexander Havles,
John Hayles, and George Hayles, and I give unto them the
rest of my goods. Supervisors — John Hayles, my cousin,
lOf. ; Richard Rauson, los. Witnesses — WiUiam Gardner;
Duke BoUan, his mark ; Willyam Teil, his mark ; Joseph
Harlev, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 30 August, 1653, ^Y ^^^ executors
[Brent 307.]
2 February, 1649-50. I Mary Havles, of Timberiand,
widow. My body to be buried in the church of
Tymberland. To EHzabeth Diddick, my daughter, iid.
To Alee Creasy, my daughter, i2d. To every one of mv
daughters' children, 5f. To every one of mv sons in law, I2d.
To my daughters, EHzabeth, Alee, Mary, and IssabeU, all my
houses, lands, etc, in Timberland and Waddington, equally
between them. To my two youngest daughters Mary and
Issabell all my household' goods, and all the goods belonging to
the farm on which I now dwell, equally between themt To
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youngest daughter, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — my son Robert Creasye, and my son
John Diddick. Witnesses — William Brighton ; John Sleight,
his mark ; Bridgett Brighton, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executrix. [Brent 310.]
21 January, 1652-3. I Richard Haynton, of Crofte,
yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Crofte. To Mr Thomas Wresson and his wife 40f. apiece.
To John Younge, son of William Younge, 3/. lO-f. at 21 .jj-
years. To William Younge, junior, 40-f. at 21 years. To
Marie Younge 40f'. etc. To EHzabeth Dasbv an iif. piece
of gold. To Elizabeth Havnton, my brother Lancelott's wife,
5/. To her daughter, Elizabeth Haynton, 40/. at 18 years ;
and if she die before that age then to Anne Dodobie 10/., to
her mother 5/,, and to her executor the rest. To Margarett
Dodobie, my sister, 10/, To Anne Dodobie, my sister's
daughter, 40/. To Thomas Haynton, my brother, 3/. To
his four children 50-f. apiece at 21 vears. To my sister, Marie
Makins, 30f. To her three children 20s, apiece at 18 years.
To John Bradshawe his bond of 11/. i8f., he to pay his
brother, Roger Bradshaw, 30.f. out of it. To Anne Bradshaw,
wife of John Bradshaw, 20f. To John Spensley, webster,
senior, lO-f, To Robert Sleight, one cow which he hath, and 3/,
which he oweth me. To William Sleight, lOf. To Mr WiUiam
BaUet, my landlord, los. To Mrs Marie Ballett, his wife, 5f.
To WilHam Ballett junior 5f. To Richard Ballett, his son,
5f. To Anne Ballett, his daughter, 5^. To Mrs Anne
Toathby lOf. To her son, Mr John Toathby, loj. To John
Weles los. To Benjamin Whittinge, zs, bd. To Martha
Eme 20f, To the poor of Crofte los. To William Younge,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Sealed in the
presence of John Weles his mark ; William Ward his mark.
Witness — John Bayly,
Proved at Westminster, 6 August, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 303].
13 August, 1652. I Thomas Hazelope, of Sutton in the
parts of HoUand, sick. To be buried in the church or church
yard of Sutton. To Richard Hazelope the son of my brother,
John Hazelope, 20/. at 21 years, and to the rest ofhis children
40f. each, and to my sister in law, his wife, 3/. To Alice
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and to Catharine Garnett, his daughter, 50J. To my said
brother in law 20f. To Anne Garnett, my sister, 20J. To
Jane Hazelope, wife of William Hazelope my brother, 40s,;
and to Mary Hazelope, his daughter 10/., and to John Hazelope
and Jane Hazelope, his son and daughter, 40s, apiece. To
George Greene 3/. To Elizabeth Gibson, wife of James
Gibson, lox. To WilHam Heme, lOf. To William Hake-
man lOf. To the poor of Sutton 4/. To the poor of the
hamlets belonging to Sutton 30J. To the other poor strangers
20f. to be distributed at my funeral. To Robert Ashton,
To William Hazelope, my brother, whom I make executor,
the rest of my goods. Witnesses — James Gibson his mark ;
George Greene,
Proved at Westminster, 30 July, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 302.]
2 November, 1652. I John Headman, of Algarkirke in the
parts of HoUand, clerk, weak. To Martha Headman, my
daughter, 100/. To Deborah and ¦ Lydia Headman, my
daughters, 100/. apiece at 20 years or marriage. To Anne
wife of Richard Musson 10/. To Magdalen wife of Humfrey
Humin 10/. To Mary wife of Thomas Massam 5/ To
Thomas Headman, my son, my gold ring. To his daughter,
Lydia Headman, 20f. to be paid unto her father's hand. To
my grandchild, John Massam, i bay colt. To Benjamin
Massam 5/. To John Massam 40f. To Martha Hunin 40^,
To Etheldred my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — my son Headman ; my son Massam.
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, by the
executrix, [Brent 307.]
24 April, 1651. I Robert Kelke, of Barnetbv, esquire.
To my two daughters Anne and Frances 312/. apiece. To
John Skepper, the younger son of my eldest daughter Elizabeth,
a moytie of one fourth part of mv lands, etc., in Barnetbv, and
to his heirs. To Dorothy eldest daughter of my said daughter
Elizabeth, another moity of the same fourth part, now wife of
Valentyne Smith, and to her heirs. To Judith Skepper,
younger daughter of my said daughter EHzabeth, and her heirs,
thc moytie of the residue of same fourth part. If mv said
daughter Elizabeth or Robert Skepper her eldest son or their
or either of their heirs, executors, etc., shall pay within a vear
after my decease unto the said John Skepper his executors, or
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LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS. 1 53
administrators 100/,, then the estate of them, him, or her shall
cease. My daughter Elizabeth after such satisfaction shall
have and enjoy the same fourth part or his, her, or their
child or children's part or parts thereof, who shall be so satisfied,
to her and her heirs for ever. If she at any time sell the same,
her son Robert shall have one moytv thereof, the payments
aforesaid to her other children being first deducted. To my
daughter Anne and her heirs a fourth part of the said lands
and tenements. To my daughter Frances and her husband,
for their lives and the life ot the longer liver, another fourth
part thereof, and after to her son Alexander and his heirs for
ever. To my daughter Bridgett for her life, and after to
Dorothy Becke her daughter and her heirs, for ever, the other
fourth part ofthe said lands. To each of mv said daughters
20f, to buy them rings. To mv daughter, Elizabeth Skepper,
50/. To each of mv servants izd. To Mr Randolph 20-f.
to preach at mv burial. To Dorothy mv wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Robert
Randolph ; Robert Skepper ; Edward Moodv his mark ;
Stephen Watson his mark ; Wilfrid Smith.
On 31 August, 1653, letters of administration issued to
.-Alexander Emerson, executor to the will of Dorothy Kelke,
deceased. [Brent 207.]
29 AprU, 1652. I William Hewitson, of Sutterton, in the
parts of Holland, veoman, weak. To the poor of Sutterton 20/.
To Mary Clough, my youngest daughter, and to Mary Clough,
my grandchild, a bond of 20/. due unto me bv Thomas Murrill,
of Swineshead ; 10/ of the said 20/. unto my grandchild at 18
vears or marriage, in the mean time the srad 20/. shall be paid
into the hands of John Clough, my son in law. To Marv
Clough, my daughter, and to her heirs, for ever, two cottages
in Sutterton, in the several occupations of Thomas Mawe and
Stephen Dawson ; and 16 acres 3 roods of land and pasture in
Sutterton, whereof 6^ acres is now in my own occupation,
and the residue in the several occupations of John Chapman,
Daniel Scholev, Joseph Leake, and William Sivers ; and if my
said daughter die without heirs of her body lawfuUy begotten
that then the premises shall remain to my right heirs. To
Elizabeth Pigot, my daughter, i messuage and 13J acres of
land and pasture in Sutterton and Algarkirke, whereof the
messuage and loj acres is now in the occupation of William
Piggott, my son in law, 2 acres thereof in Algerkirke is now
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tenure of John Gentle. To have and to hold to my said
daughter and her assigns for life ; and after her death to Sarah
Piggott, my grandchild, and to her heirs for ever, the aforesaid
messuage and lands; with remainder to the right heirs of Eliza
beth Pigott, mv daughter, for ever. To WiUiam Hopkin, my
grandchild, one bav horse, lo ewes and lambs, etc, ; and when
he come to age, mv executor shall discharge all his
accounts and reckonings, provided when he attain 21 years he
shall give my executor a full discharge for all the rents I
received for his lands in Algerkirk, To Elizabeth Dawson
and Sarah Pigott, mv grandchildren, all mv household stuffs, at
18 years or marriage, equally between them. To the said
Sarah Pigott 20/, at 18 years or marriage. To WiUiam Feild,
my kinsman, 20s. To William Piggott, my son in law, whom
I make executor, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — Mr
John Baker ; Mr John RandoU. Witnesses — William
Balderston ; John Pigott ; Stephen Dawson his mark.
Proved at Westminster, i Julv, 1653, bv the executor.
[Brent 89.]
II July, 1652. I Richard Hobson, ot Whaplod,
yeoman, sick. To Alice my wife my dweUing house at St
Catharines in Whaplod, and all my lands as well free as coppie
hold in Whaplode, containing 9 acres, to hold to her for her
life, and after her decease to my son, Richard Hobson, his heirs
and assigns for ever. And I have surrendered as much of the
land as be coppiehold unto John Higgins, a coppiehold tenant
of the same fee. To my son, Richard Hobson, my house and
8 acres of pasture in Holbich Drove, 2 acres in Moulton, near
the chapel there, which I purchased of Robert Mason, to him
and his heirs and assigns for ever ; and 30/, at 15 vears of age.
To Alice and Marie, my daughters 60/, apiece,' half at 12
years of age and the remainder at 20 years. To Margaret
Joseph, widow, my mother. 10/. To the poor of Whaplod 6s.
Sd, To Dorothie my sister, wife of George Ducklin, one
heifer. To Anne my sister, wife of Robert Brockev, one
heifer. To Alice, my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest
of my goods. Supervisor — Mr Erasmus Amye of Moulton,
Witnesses — Thomas Day his mark ; Christopher Blade ;
Robert Upton his mark ; John Bountaines ; John Rawlinge,
Proved at Westminster, lo August, 1653, by the executrix,
[Brent 302,]

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II February, 1652-3, I WiUiam Hobster, of Leake,
batcheUour, sick. To Jesabell Hobster, mv sister, 4^ acres of
arable land, called minge croft, to her and her heirs for ever.
To Mary Hobster, my sister, 3 acres i rood of pasture in
Sipmarsh, called waine willows, to her and her heirs for ever.
To Isabell Hobster, my sister, two bay mares, one foal, one
bay colt, and one grey bald fiUy, 10 ewes, and 5 sheeder hogs.
To Mary Hobster, mv sister, one sorrell mare, one black mare,
one foal and one nagg, one foal, ten ewes, and five shedder hogs.
To Mary, Elizabeth, Joyes, Sarah, and Easter Hobster, and
Elizabeth Brough, my kinswomen, Robert Atkinson, my kins
man, and Elizabeth and Sarah Atkinson, my kinswomen, zs,
apiece. To WilHam Atkinson, junior, 2s. To Robert
Atkinson, junior, zs. To WiUiam Lightfoote, one ewe. To
William Bavin, one fat wether. To Thomas Goodson i.f. bd.
To Briget Warde is, bd. To Henry Cooke is, 6d, To
William Cooke 6d,, and to his six children zs, between them.
To Abraham Scott, To Isabell Scott, my mother, whom I
make sole executor, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — Robert
Atkinson his mark ; William Cooke his mark ; Willyam
Lawson. Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, ^Y '^^
executrix. [Brent 306.]
17 August, 1652. I George HoUome, of Wragholme,
yeoman. Mv body to be buried in Garnethorpe church in the
North Isle next my father. To the poor of Garnethorpe
5/. To my second son, Christopljer HoUome, and his heirs for
ever, all my messuage, manor, lands, etc.. in Wragholme. To
my youngest son, Robert HoUome, and his heirs for ever, the
messuage in Garnethorpe wherein he now dwelleth ; and all
my lands, etc., in Garnethorpe which I purchased of William
Doleman, esquire ; and all my lands in Garnethorpe in the
Marsh beyond the haven ; and 12 acres of meadow in
Garnethorpe Fenne, which I purchased of Mr Barker ; and 4
acres of land in Pickewell field in Garnethorpe. To my
eldest son, Thomas HoUome, and his heirs for ever, all my
other messuages, lands, etc., in Garnethorpe ; 15 acres of
pasture in Salflotby which I purchased of Mr Bradley. To
my sons Thomas, Christopher and Robert equally between
them aU my lands in Salflotby, and the revercion thereof, and
all my estate and interest therein, which I purchased of Henry
Caborne, and to the heirs male of their several bodies, and for

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want of such issue, the same to remain to my own right heirs.
To my aunt Howett for life 40f. yearly. To my grandchild
Jane HoUome, voungest daughter of my son Thomas, 100/. at
21 vears, etc. To my grandchild Catharine eldest daughter of
my said son Thomas 50/. at 21 years. To my grandchild,
George HoUome, 50/. at 21 years, to be paid to my son
Christopher within two vears, etc To my son, Robert
HoUome, all the debts he oweth me ; 50/ out of the debt due
to me by bond from Mr Charles and Mr Nicholas Newcomen ;
if he have anv issue, the said 50/. shall be paid to them at their
several ages of 21 vears. To my sister Holmes for life the
house wherein she now dwells, with the ground she now hath,
she paving to my son Robert and his heirs bd. yearly, etc.
To my brother, Robert HoUome, 5/ in money or in lieu
thereof 10 ewes and 10 lambs. To my brothers and sisters
children each a lamb. To everv of mv godchildren a lamb.
To my brother in law, Nathaniell Heaton, 20x. for all tvthes
unpaid and 5/. To my sister Wolrnesley a ewe and a lamb.
To my servant Robert Turwhitt, a ewe. To all my sons
servants a lamb apiece. To my late servant, Elizabeth
Barnard, 5.f. Tc Thomas Gousle the house and ground he
now hath, for his life, for 3/. yearly to be paid to my son
Christopher and his heirs. To Bartholomew, Thomas, and
John Scupholme is. each. To Martin Wood 5f. To every
of my sons' wives, mv daughters in law, 10/ apiece. To mv
sister Leigh 40f. To mv sister Heaton 40-f. To mv sister
HoUome 40s. To Mr John Battye, our minister, 30J. To
everyone that carries me to the church a pair of gloves of 5s.
apiece. To John Ramesley 20f, for making mv coffin. To
John Dawson is. To John Robinson is. To Wragholme
40s. to pay such men as have not received their monev for
constable laws that was in my hands ; and if the same be all
repaid then I give the said 40^. for the further use of
Wragholme, to be paid to the constables of Wragholme. To
my brother in law, William Church, 6.f. Sd. To his daughter
2.f. bd. To William Waterhouse lOf. To my executor my
ready money, and any overplus after mv legacies have been
paid. To my said three sons, equally between them the rest
of my goods. Executor — my eldest son, Thomas HoUome.
Supervisors — my brother Heaton ancf mv brother HoUome.
Witnesses — Nathaniell Heaton ; Martin Wood.
Proved at Westminster, 14 May, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 300,]

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5 February, 1652-3, I Robert Howett, of Hecking [sic],
yeoman, sick, etc. To be buried in the church of Heckington.
To Michaell Howett, my eldest brother, the house he now
dwelleth in, with 4 acres of arable land and meadow, and the
close adjoining to it, paving to my voungest brother, George
Howett, 20/, when he cometh at lawful age if he be contented
to allow of the 9/, which I paid to him for WiUiam Badger ; if
not, he is to deduct so much monev out of the 20/, To my
brother, John Howett, the house wherein I now dwell with 3
acres of arable land, half a common in the new pasture, and
Haifa common in the north ien. To Anthony Saul, my uncle,
a mare. To my brother Michaell Howett's 5 children 40^.
apiece, to be paid into their father's hands. To Mary Bull,
widow, I Of., and the house she now dwelleth in during her
life. To Mr Duckling lo-f. for preaching my funeral sermon.
To Elizabeth Howett, my brother's daughter. To Thomas
Medley 6f. Sd, ior making my will. To my brother, John
Howett, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Wit
nesses — Thomas Medley ; Anthony Saule.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executor. [Brent 305.]
28 December, 1652, I John Hoyt of Moulton, sheppeard,
sick, etc. To Willvam Hoyt, my son, 5/. to be paid into the
hands of Richard Hoyt, my father, until my son attain 21
years ; also one ewe and a lamb to be delivered unto my said
father. To Mary Hoyt, my daughter, 5/. paid as aforesaid.
To my unborn child 5/, paid as aforesaid. My father, Richard
Hoyt, to be guardian of my said children, Fo Anne Hoyt,
my' wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — the mark of Paul Gregg ; Christopher Riue ;
Willyam Abraham.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by thc
executrix. [Brent 310.]
14 May, 1652, I William Humberston, of Walesby,
yeoman, weak, etc. To be interred in the church of Walesby.
To mv son Thomas 50^,, and 46/., etc., payable on 24 June,
1653.' To mv son WiUiam 50f. ; and 46/., etc., payable on
24 June, 1655. To my daughter Margarett, wife of Richard
Meares, 12/,, etc. 'Fo mv daughter Sarah, wife of John
Mauger, 12/. To my five grandchildren i ewe hogg each, to

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be delivered to thc fathers of them. If either of my sons
Thomas or William die before they receive their portions of
46/., then I give one moiety to my executor, and the other
equally among my surviving children. To Willyam 3-f. 4d.
To mv man Edwards 3f. 4^. To Mary 2s. To Frances is.
To Sheepheard's wife is. To widow Kinwood i-f. To
widow Stafford is. To my brother Hugh. To Willyam
Humberston of Fenby a bushel of barley and 3^. 4^.
towards the mending of the church ways. To my sister
Susan, wife of George Curtis, los. To my son, Richard
Humberston, whom I make executor, thc rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Erasmus Sturton ; Edward Day his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, by the
executor. [Brent 308,]
5 January, 1652-3, I Amas Jaques, of Epuwith, widow,
aged, etc. To Thomas Read, of Barnham, 40-f. and to Frances
Read, his sister, 20f, that Richard Jaques owes me. To
Edmund Read 20-f. that Alexander Isle, of Belton, owes me,
and all the tythe that he, the said Edmund owes me. To
AHce the wife of Thomas Moodie 40-f. that Alexander
Chapman owes me. To Elizabeth wife of Isaac Barker 40-f,
that John Read, my brother, owes me. To Elizabeth
Pearsey 20.f. To Martin Jaques 20s, that he owes me. To
Jane the wife of Robert Pearsey. To Elizabeth Barker. To
both Elizabeth Jaqueses either of them 12^. To the poor of
the parish 20.f. To Thomas Read, of Haxey, and Hellen
Pearsey, daughter of Robert Pearsey, whom I make executors,
the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Robert Whitelv ; Martin
Jaques. Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by Thomas
Read, one of the executors, to whom administration was
granted, the like power being reserved to Hellen Pearsev,
another of the executors, when she shall attain to full age,
[Brent 304,]
I February 1652-3, I Moses Jellow, of Gednv in thc
parts of HoUand, husbandman. To be buried in the churchvard
of Gedney, To Isabell Jellow, my wife, j^io. To Arion Jellow,
mv son, Richard Jellow, my son, Mary Jellow, mv daughter,
Isabell JeUow, my daughter, and IsabeU Jellow, my wife, 40/
apiece. Supervisors — John Stooe, junior ; John Bartholomew.

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My wife to have charge of my children's portions while thev
are under age, so long as she keep herself a widow. Executors
— Isabell Jellow, my wife ; Arion Jellow, mv son ; Richard
Jellow, my son ; Mary Jellow, my daughter ;' Isabell Jellow,
my daughter. Witnesses — Joseph Fisher ; Simon Gibson ;
Mary Fisher ; John Stowe.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by Isabell
Jellow, the relict, one of the executors, to whom administration
was granted, power being reserved to the other executors.
[Brent 313.]
27 March, 1653. I John Jenkinson, of Langtoft, husband
man, sick, etc. To be buried there. To Elizabeth my wife
61. a year for life, one acre of wheat and one acre of barley,
etc, 2 cows, 3 ewes and lambs, and 3 lamb hoggs. To Eliza
beth my daughter 30/,, 3 ewes and lambs, 3 lamb hoggs, 2
cows and a calf. To Mary my daughter 15/,, one cowe and
one ewe lamb. To Anne my daughter 15/., one ewe and one
yearling calf. To John Jenkinson, my son, lOj. To John
Jenkinson junior one ewe lamb. To George Jenkinson, my
son, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Overseer —
John Jellis, of Depinge. Witness — John Jellis.
Proved at Westminster, 20 September, 1653, ^^ '^^
executor. [Brent 311.]
7 October, 1652. I Silvester Jervis, of Whapload, yeoman.
To be buried in the church yard. To my son Abraham 20f.
that was my brother Clarke's. To my grandson, Peter Jervis,
one brown mare for full satisfaction ofthe 5/. I owe him ; if he
refuse to take her, my executors shall pay him 5/. and hc shall
have none of the mare. To Silvenis Jervis, my grandson, 20J.
To John Harvie 3/. To my daughter, Anne Beckett, 40^.
that was due to her before Robert Beckett married her. To
Edward Jervis, my grandson, los. To Elizabeth Jervis, my
granddaughter, ' the bound hoofiU ' in the yard, a black cow,
etc. To Nicholas Francke, son of John Francke, los. To
EUzabeth my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisor — Robert Hutchin. Witnesses — Daniel
Hutchin his mark ; John Rougan.
Proved at Westminster, 10 August, 1653, by the executrix,
[Brent 302.]

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II June, 1653. Memorandum: Thomas Jessop, of Leake
husbandman, deceased, made his -will [nuncupative]. To
James Jessop, mv son, 2 kine, one mare, 4 young beasts, I calf,
the lesser ofthe holdinge swine, ere, to him and his heirs for
ever. To WilHam WaUis. To IsabeU Jessopp, mv wife,
whom I make executor, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses —
Robert Cocke senior his mark; Robert Cocke junior his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 311.]
23 October, 1652. Robert Johnson, of Thorpe next
Wainefleete, husbandman, sicke. To Margarett Johnson, my
daughter, a cowe in the possession of William Johnson, her
unckic ; a table, etc. at Whitehouse. To Susan Johnson, my
daughter, a cow, etc. To Mary Johnson, my daughter, 2
ewes, etc. To Elizabeth Johnson, mv daughter, 2 ewes, etc.
To Robert Johnson, mv sonne, a horse, etc. All these
legacies to be paid when they attain 21 years. To my brother,
WiUiam Johnson. To Margaret mv wife and John mv son,
whom I make executors, the rest of mv goods. Supervisor —
my brother, William Johnson. Witnesses — William Barker ;
Elsabeth Barker.
Proved 14 September, 1653, by Margaret Johnson, one of
the executors, to whom administration was granted, power
being reserved to John Johnson, the other executor.
[Brent 308.]
[No date.] I Thomas Johnson, of Wheatborrow,
widdower, in the parish of Corringham, sicke, etc. To be
buried in the churchyard. To Simon Johnson, my son, Alice
Johnson, my daughter, and Sarah Johnson, my daughter, 20/.
apiece, and to Elizabeth Johnson, mv daughter, 25/., to be
paid at their several ages of 16 years. To Lettis Skenelbie,
John Skenelbie, Robert Skenelbie, Alice Skenelbie, Ann Sken
elbie, and Elizabeth Skenelbie, lOf. apiece. To Marv Carr,
daughter of WiUiam Carr, 20^. etc. To Elizabeth Carr, daugh
ter of William Carr, los. To Edward Wilkinson's son of Welton,
lOS, To Robert Johnson, of Upton, 3^. 4d, To the poor of
Corringham lOf. Executor — WiUiam Carr, of the Baile
of Lincolne, my brother. Witnesses — WiUiam Carr ; Nicholas
Smith ; Robert Shenelbie his marke.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, bv the
executor. [Brent 313.] (To be continued)

LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS. l6l
28 July, 1653. I Alice alias Ales Kent, of Reathbie,
widow of John Kent, lately deceased, sick in body. To mv
sister, Anne Medley, widow, one bushel of barlev. To Peter
Smith, of Houby,! a strike of barley. To Elizabeth Kent, of
Louth. To George Wilson of Louth a bushel of barley. To
Edward Stookes and his wife either of them izd. To Robert
Clarke, son of my brother, Robert Clarke, a mare. To my
brother John Clarke, if. To my brother, WiUiam Smith,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Robert Clarke his mark ; Anne Medley her mark ; Robert
Clarke the younger.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by William
Smith, to whom administration was granted. [Brent 305.]
7 June, 1652. I Nicholas Kent, of North Hicham, sicke
in body. To Nicholas Kent, my eldest sonne, the ground on
the southside of the Lane lying in the towne of North
Hicham, with two oxegange of land lying betweene the land
of Nicholas Dowe and the land aunciently belonging to
Thomas Dixons house ; also all the wood that is nowe upon
the ground. To Vincent Kent, my younger sonne, the
ground and all the buildings on the north side of the Lane
lying in the towne of North Hicham, with one oxegange of
land and meadow, being a knowne oxgange from the other
two formerly given to my sonne Nicholas : also all the wood
lying on the ground in thc north side of the Lane lying in the
towne of North Hicham ; also all the moveable goods in the
house where I now dwell. Executors — my two sonnes
Nicholas and Vincent, and I give them the rest of my goodes
equaUy between them. Supervisor — my brother, George Kent.
Witnesses — Hugh Barcroft, clerke ; George Kent ; Nicholas
Tonnye. Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executors, to whom administration was granted. [Brent 305.]
4 June, 1653. I Robert Kerke, of Holton in Beckering,
milner, sick in body. My body to be buried in the church
yard of Holton. To my sons, William, Robert, and Michaele
Kerke, and my daughter Sara, 5^. apiece at their ages of 21
years. To my mother, Margaret Barton, zs. 6d, To my
sister Jone if. To my brother, MichaeU Kerke, whom I
make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — [Lund]
Calldecott ; William Chebsey,' rector of the church there ;
John Spulding. ' Perhaps intended for Aby, fourteen miles distant.

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Proved at Westminster, i6 July, 1653, by the executor,
to whom administration was granted. [Brent 90.]
1653. I Richard Kinge, of Ashby de la Laund, esquire,
weak in body. My body to be buried in the church of Ashby,
as near my late wife as convenient. To the church of Ashby
40S, To the poor of Ashby 2oj. To Robert Lawson, my
servant 40s. To everyone of my servants 20-f. To my
younger sons, Roger Kinge, Richard Kinge, Robert Kinge,
John Kinge, Mathew King, and my daughter Bridgett Kinge,
all my cows, sheep, [etc.], also all my corn, hay, [etc.], and
all my money due from my tenants of Ashby. To mv eldest
son Edward all my goods in my dwelling house, and I make
him executor. Witnesses — Robert Wilson ; Robert Walker.
Proved at Westminster, 29 June, 1653, by the executor,
to whom administration was granted. [Brent 302.]
18 January 1652-3. I, Richard Kirke, of Sutton, gentle
man, weak in body. My body to be buried in the church or
churchyard of Trusthorpe. To AHce Kirke, my wife, all my
goods in Trusthorpe, Sutton, or Candlesby. To my godson,
Richard Kirke, the son of Lyon Kirke, i sheder sheep hog.
To George Tinckler, my godson, i sheder sheep hog. To
Anne Drant, daughter of my daughter, Margaret "Drant,
I sheder sheep hog. To Elizabeth Drant, daughter of my
daughter, Margaret Drant, i sheder sheep hog. Vo my wife
10/. which is in the hands of Thomas 'Wright, of Trusthorpe,
and 20/. which is in the hands of Henry Caborne, of
Theddlethorpe. Executrix — Alice my wife. Supervisors —
Richard Hodgson, of Trusthorpe ; Richard Jarnell, of Trus
thorpe. Witnesses — WiUiam Maddison, junior ; John
Foxe, his mark ; George Arrison, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, . . May, 1653, ^y Lvon Kirke, to
whom administration was granted. [Brent 301. 1
30 March, 1653. I Mary Kitchinman, of Ashby, widow,
weak in body. To Mary Wardall, wife of Guilbert Wardall,
of Louth, 20f. To the two children of the said Marv 51,
apiece. To AHce Salmon, wife of John Salmon, of Tattersall,
20s, To her daughter Martha 5f. To Elizabeth Hammerton,
wife of John Hammerton, of Horne Castle, los. To
Anne, Edward, and Ellen Hareby, the children of
WilHam Hareby, 5f. each. To Dorothie, wife of John
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los. To John Bradshaw, of Ashbie, clerk, los. To Dorothy
Hareby, wife of William Harebie, whom I make executrix,
the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Elizabeth Wray, her mark ;
Faith Needham, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 5 July, 1653, by the executrix,
to whom administration was granted. [Brent 89.]
19 October, 1652. I Thomas Kitchinman, of Ashbie,
gentleman. To the poor of Ashbie 20s, To my son,
Thomas Kitchinman, 10/. To my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — ^John Bradshaw ;
WiUiam Blanchard ; Elizabeth Blanchard, her mark ; George
Greetham, his mark.
21 June, 1653, administrarion was granted to Dorothy
Hareby, the grandchild and next of kin, because Mary
Kitchingman died before she took the executorship upon her.
[Brent 89.]
12 May, 1653. I Henry Knappe, of Leake, yeoman, sick
in body. To my brother in law, Robert Lym, my house and
lands in Leake and Leverton, now in the tenure of William
Harreson ; 9 acres of pasture in Leverton, which 1 purchased
of Thomas Chamberlin, gentleman ; 3 acres in Leaverton
near the Gride, which I purchased of Dr Robinson ; 8J acres
of pasture called Haggin Close in Leake Inges ; 8 acres
I rood of land in Southfeild in Leake, which I purchased of
Frances Mussendine, gentleman ; one messuage and certain
land and pasture in Leake, now in the tenure of William
Claye ; 5 acres J rood of pasture in Leake at the Gride
Banke ; 8 acres of pasture in Leake, which I purchased of
Thomas Toole, gentleman ; 6 acres J/ood of pasture, which
my brother, John Knape, gave me, and was late one Chester's.
The rents and profits of these lands shall be for the educating
and upbringing of my daughter, Phebee Knappe, by the said
Robert Lvm, my brother, whom I appoint her guardian, until
18 years of age. If he die before she is 18 years, all the lands
shall remain unto my sister, Mary Lym, and she to be guardian
to my daughter. If my said daughter choose another guardian
before she is 18 years old, then 24/, yearly out of the said lands
shall remain to be paid unto my brother, Robert Lynn, if he
live so long ; and if he be dead, then the 24/. yearly shall be
paid unto Mary Lynn my sister, now wife oi. the said Robert
Lynn, so long as either of them shall live ; and after their decease
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and her heirs for ever. To my mother, Mary Knapp, 4 acres
3J roods of land in the Southfeild, which came to me by
inheritance from my brother, John Knapp. To Phebee Knapp,
my daughter, 1 messuage and 15J acres of land in Leverton,
now in the tenure of my brother, Robert Lynn, which
I lately purchased of Henry Gookeman ; 4 acres i rood which
I purchased of Thomas Toole, gentleman, in the tenure of
the said Robert Lynn ; 4J acres I purchased of Thomas
Woodroufe, now in the tenure of Robert Lynn, to her and her
heirs for ever. Supervisors — my cousin, John Harris ; my
brother, Edward Harris, They shall receive the rents from
the last mentioned land, and what remaineth in their hands,
after taxes, repairs, etc., are deducted, shall be paid unto my
said daughter when she shall accomplish 18 years. If she die
before 18 years, then the money in their hands shall be paid
unto Robert Lym for the use of the children of my sister
Ghough and my sister Lym equally between them. If
Phebee die before she shall accomplish 18 years, without heirs
of her body, the farm now in the tenure of Robert Lym, that
is to say, i messuage and 15-^ acres of land in Leverton;
4 acres i rood, bought of Thomas Toole, gentleman ; and
4^ acres bought of Thomas Woodroofe, both in Leverton ;
and 8 acres of pasture, bought of Thomas Toole, gentleman ;
5 acres I rood of pasture in Leake at the Gride Banke, aU now
in the tenure of Robert Lym, shall remain unto Mary Ghough
and Susan Ghough, children of Jane Ghough, my sister,
deceased, to them and their heirs for ever. If my daughter
Phebee die before 18 years, I leave to Mary Lym, my sister,
and to her heirs for ever, all my lands in Leake and Leverton
not formerly given. To the poor of Leake zos. To Bridgett
Hanley, wife of Thomas Hanley, of Leverton, i stock of
bees. To Thomas Hanley of Leverton 20.r, To Edward
Dusbere the elder. To John Dusbere, son of Edward
Dusbere, one ewe lamb. To my cousin Dusbere's children,
namely, Edward, Debora, Sarah, and Alice, 3J. 40?. apiece, to
be paid into the hand of their father, Edward Dusbere. To
Samuell Dusbere, son of Edward Dusbere, one ewe lamb. To
Edward Pinchbacke, mv servant, one ewe lamb. To Susan
Rester, my servant, 3^. 41/. To Elizabeth Smith, my servant,
I-f. Sd, To Phebee my daughter a silver cup, 6 silver spoons,
[etc], at 1 8 years or marriage. To Mary and Elizabeth,
children of my brother and sister Lym, 10/. at 18 years. To
Robert Lym, my brother, whom I make executor, the rest of
my goods. Witnesses — Richard Robson ; Thomas Hanley ;
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Proved at Westminster, 28 May, 1653, ^y the executor, to
whom administration was granted. [Brent 88.]
20 September, 1652. I, Thomas Lawe, of Elsthorpe, sick
in body. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Eden-
hame. To my daughter Katherine 20/. at 21 years. To my
daughter Anne 20/. at 21 years. Frances Balance, of Grims-
^thorpe, owes me 20f. To my wife and my son Richard, whom
I make executors the rest of my goods. Witnesses  John
Tebb ; Henry Taylor ; Thomas Summerbee.
Proved at Westminster, 20 September, 1653, ^^ Katherine
the relict, to whom administration was granted. [Brent 311.]
29 April, 1653. I, John Lays, of Sutton in the Marsh, in
the parts of Holland, husbandman, sick in body. To Garrett
Burrow, my cousin, two wether sheep. To Frances Webb,
my cousin, one cow. To my wife and mv two children
equally between them, the rest of my goods. If my two sons
Aron and John die before 21 years, their two parts shall be
equaUy divided between my wife, Jane Lavs, my brother,
Aron Lays, and my cousin, Garrett Burrow. Executrix —
my wife Jane Lays.
Memorandum : My brother Aron shall have the workino- of
one mare this summer, and then return her safe to mv
executrix. Witness — Frances Webb her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix, to whom administration was granted. [Brent
3I0-] 22 January 1652-3. I, Thomas Leach, of Melton Rosse,
yeoman, aged. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Melton. To my brother, Robert Marris his children to wit,
Robert, WilHam, John, Christopher, Ezechiell, Stephen,
and Susanna Marris, To my brother, Christopher Leach, his
children to every of them 5^. 8d, To my brother, Ezechiel
Leach, of Gresby, 5/. To Robert Norman, of Barrowe his
wife and children, 40s. To Thomas Doughtie, his two
children by his first wife, now living at Barton, 20s, each. To
the children of John Fawldinge, Thomas Arnolde, Richard
Markham and William Millington respectively to everyone of
them Zs, bd. To Thomas Fawldinge, son of the said John
Fawldinge. To Isabell Hooker of Waddingham and her
children to everyone of them izd. To everyone of my
servants izd. To my godson, Thomas Browne, izd. To
my goddaughter, Susanna Haire, Zs, To my wife Barbara

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Leach, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. To
John Fawldinge the lease ofthe farm where I now Hve for the
use of his son, Thomas Fawldinge, after the decease of my
executrix. Witnesses — Thomas Thompson ; John Fawldinge.
Proved at Westminster, 5 August, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executrix, to whom administration was granted. [Brent 303.]
20 December, 1651. I, Josua Lemon, of Sutterton,
carpenter. To Obed Lemon, my son, 5.f. a year for 4
years. To Elizabeth my wife my house and half an acre of
ground under it, for her life, and after her decease to Elizabeth
Lemon, my daughter, and the heirs of her body, and for want
of such heirs to Obed my son and his heirs for ever. To
Elizabeth my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Richard Tunnard ; John Tunnard ;
William Chamberlaine, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executrix, to whom administration was granted. [Brent 305.]
26 April, 1653. I, Thomas Lidgitt, of Braughton, tayle;-.
To Elizabeth Lidgitt, my mother, 5/. To WiUiam Lidgitt,
my brother, 40.?, which he hath and it shall be divided equally
among his children. To Robert Smith, of Roxby, my brother
in law, 40f. to be equally divided among his children. To
Richard Bourgon his son and daughter, to either of them 5f,
To Richard Tuckye 51. To John Dadye 5^. To James
Lidgitt two daughters, to either of them 2f. bd. To Mabel
Lidgitt, my wife, whom I make executor, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — John Waterland ; Robert Coates ;
Thomas Scupholme.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executrix, to whom administration was granted. [Brent 304.]
17 June, 1652. I William Lockton, of Irnham, yeoman,
sick in body. My body to be buried in the churchyard
of Irnham. To Elizabeth my eldest daughter 20/. at 16 years.
To Mary my second daughter 20/. at 16 years. To WiUiam
Lockton, my son, 20/. at 16 years. To John Vickers, my
brother in law, I2d, To Anne his wife, my sister, izd. To
George Clarke, of Lincoln, and Jane his wife, izd, apiece.
To his 2 sons izd. apiece. To Anne Swome, of Lincoln, my
kinswoman 5J. To Mary my wife, whom I make executrix,
the rest of my goods. To John Freest, of Hawthrope, lOf.
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Due unto me from George Carter and Edward Seacson of
Ingolsbee 19/, 5^, ; Nicholas Greenberry, of Hawthrop, 61, ly,
4d, ; John Newton, of Osgodby, I5f. ; John Burton, of
Bichfield, zos, ; WiUiam Wells, of Rippingeayle, 61, los.
Witnesses — E. Newton Sre ; PhiUpp Maison,
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by Marv
Lockton alias Mutton, now the wife of Francis Mutton, to
whom administration was granted, [Brent 311,]
15 August, 1653, F Henry Lokes, of Moulton, in the
parts of Holland, husbandman, sick in body. My bodv to be
buried in the churchyard of Moulton. To Bartin Lokes, my
brother, 20f., if he be Hving, otherwise I give it to Margaret
Lokes, my wife. To William Lokes, my brother, if. To
Robert Lokes, my brother, if. To Margaret my wife, whom
I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — John
Broughton, his mark ; Thomas Calthrop.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, bv the
executrix, to whom administration was granted. [Brent 310,]
18 January, 1652-3. I, Francis Longland, of Caythorpe
yeoman, weak in body. To my wife 4/. yearly out ofthe
lease of 29 acres of pasture and arable in Cowbit in the parish
of Spalding, To my kinsman, Richard Longland, of Pinch
becke, my late brother Richard Longland's son, all the other
profits of the said lease, during the life of my wife. If my
wife die before the expiration of the lease, then I give to my
brother, Thomas Longland, and his wife, if they or either of
them shall be living, one half of the profits of the lease, and in
case they both be dead, to two of the most needful of mv
brother Thomas children ; and to my sister, Jane Read,
widow, the other half of the profits of the lease, and if she be
dead, then to my said kinsman, Richard Longland, and if he
be dead, to his most needful younger child or children. To
my said brother Thomas 5/. To my sister, Jane Read,
widow, 40f. To my kinsman, Richard Longland, of Pinch
becke. To my 3 servants 2s. 6d, apiece. To my wife, whom
I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors —
WilHam Thompson, of Roxhum, esquire ; Mr Palfreyman,
of Hasebye ; WiUiam Smith, of Fulbecke. Witnesses —
Edward Langwith ; Thomas Fougom, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 7 September, 1653, by Elizabeth
Longland, the executrix, to whom administration was granted.
[Brent 312.]

l68 ABSTRACTS OF
22 January, 1651-2. I, Elizabeth Lowerton, of Croft?
widow. Mv body to be buried in the churchyard of Crofte.
The legacies given by my mother's will to Samuel Lowerton,
Mary, Jane, Elsebeth, Sarah, and Joan Barnaby to everyone
5/. apiece, and to Christian Collam lOf. To Deborah Lower-
ton, my daughter, 10/., 4/. towards her upbringing, and 61, at
21 years. To Martha Barnaby 20f. at 21 years. To Samuel
Lowerton, mv son, whom I make executor, the rest of my
goods. 'Witnesses — William Bristoe ; John Bailye ; Richard
Haynton, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executor, to whom administration was granted. [Brent 309']
15 March, 1652-3. I Hugh Lowsen, of Wainflett St
Maries, veoman, sick in body. To Anne my wife two
mansion houses and 17 acres of pasture belonging to them,
which I lately purchased of Mr WiUiam Store, during her
life, and after her decease to Thomas Lowsen, son of Thomas
Lowsen, one of the said houses, to wit, the house that Henry
Browne hath in tenure, and 9 acres of pasture adjoining, to
him and his heirs for ever ; and to Hugh Lowsen, son
of Thomas Lowsen the elder, the other house, and 5 acres of
pasture under it, and 3 acres of pasture joining upon 4 acres
of the Poores ground, to him and his heirs for ever ; and if he
die without heirs ofhis body, then I give it to George Lowsen,
son of John Lowsen, and his heirs for ever. To the said
George Lowsen, 17 acres of pasture, which T-lately bought of
Mr William Store, and to his heirs for ever ; one mansion
house and barn and all the ground belonging to it, which I
lately purchased of John Swett, lying in Friskney, during the
life of Edward Lowsen, my kinsman, after the decease of the
said Edward I give it to Thomas Merill the elder, and to his
heirs for ever. My kinsman, George Lowsen, shall pav every
year unto Edward Lowsen, son of Thomas Lowsen the elder,
late deceased, 8/. yearly during his life. To Anne my wife,
3 cows, one mare, 10 yewes, one tupe, and one swine hogg.
To my wife 41/. To Nicholas Watt, my wife's brother, 10/.
To Thomas Lowsen the elder 20/. To Grace Modey, wife of
William Modey, 30/. To Elizabeth Fotherbye, wife of
NathanieU Fotherbye, 20/. To Mary Merell, wife of Thomas
Merell, 10/. To Anne Lowsen, daughter of Robert Lowsen,
10/, at 21 years or marriage. To Anne Watt, daughter of
Nicholas Watt, lo-f. To AUce Surflett los. To WiUiam
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Penson 10/. at 21 years. To the poor of St Maries 5/. To
the poor of All Saints 40r. To the poor of Northong a noble.
To the poor of Firskneye lox. To Mr Rowbottum ior. ior
preaching my funeral sermon. To Jane Ayre 5/. To Anne
Jessope the wife of Robert Jessope 3/, To John Jessope, son
of Robert Jessope, zos. paid into the hands of his father. To
Mary Jessope, daughter of Robert Jessope, lO-f. paid into thc
hands of her father. To all my godchildren i2d, apiece. To
Robert Harrison 2 acres of pasture lying by the long Church-
strcete, which I lately bought of Mr William Store, to him
and his heirs for ever. Supervisors — William Tavler ;
James Ayre. To George Lowsen, mv kinsman, whom I
make executor, the rest of mv goods. To Robert Jessope zos.
To the neediest people of St Maries, AU Saints, and Northing
40r. at my funeral. Witnesses — Alice Surflett, her mark ;
James Ayre.
Proved 16 May, 1653, ^7 ^^^ executor. [Brent 88.]
23 May, 1652. I Vallentine Johnson, of Drybie, yeoman.
To Vallentine Johnson, my son, 150/. at 21 years. To
Marv Johnson, my daughter, loo/. at 18 vears. To my
unborn child 100/. to be paid as aforesaid. Ifl have no other
child the said 100/. to be equally divided between the said
Valentine and Mary. To Mary mv wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — Gabriell Neave,
of Scamblesby, gentleman ; my brother, WiUvam Johnson, of
Stanigott, veoman. Witnesses — Richard Thew ; Richard
Keall. Proved at Westminster, 3 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 307.]
[No date.] I Willyam Joyles, of Spalding, labourer, weak,
etc. To be buried in the churchyard. To my wife the
havcocke and 4 cowes, and I make her my executrix.
To John Mason, one bay fillie. Witness — George Kritch,
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executrix, [Brent 306.J,
For the wiU of Robert Kelke, see pp. 152-3.
16 November 1652. I Hellen Kempe, of Dalbie, widow,
sick, etc. To mv daughter, Anne MackreU, wife of Richard
MackreU, and to her heirs for ever, all my lands in Partney.
To my grandchild Marie MackreU, daughter of the said
Richard, 20/, at 21 years ; and if she die before 21 years, the
legacy to come to the next child begotten of the body of my

170 ABSTRACTS OF
said daughter. To my son in law, Richard MackreU, my
lease of Dalbye farm and 20/. To my nephews, George Mason
and William Mason, 20f. apiece. To Hanna Mason, Susanna
Mason, Elizabeth Mason, Lydia Mason, and Marie Lyilye
daughters to mv brother William Mason, zos, apiece. To the
said Richard MackreU all my swine and puUen and half my
household stuff. To my daughter, Sarah Kempe, the other
half, and the rest of my goods. Executors — my brother,
WiUiam Mason ; my daughter, Sarah Kempe. Supervisor —
Mr Richard Filkinne, of Langton. To my nephew, Robert
Mason's two children lOf, apiece. Witnesses — Richard
Filkin ; Richard MackreU his mark ; Anne MackreU ;
EHzabeth Smith her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 13 May, 1653, by the executors.
[Brent 300,]
7 September, 1652. I John Lumpkin of Tumby Woodside
in the parish of Kirkbv upon Bane, gentleman. Mv body to
be buried in the churchvard of Cunisbv near my former wife.
To Elizabeth my wife 3 cows, one sorrell mare, 6 ewes, a
stock of bees, and all my poultry, etc. To Mr Garthwaite,
our minister, 20^. To the poor of Cunisby 20-f. and to the
poor of Tumby and Tumby Woodside. To Samuell Dansy
one sorrell foal. To Thomas Hall, Charles Harris and Jane
Woodthorpe one burling each. To John Lumpkin, my
nephew, one gray mayer and a browne maier. To mv brother,
Anthony Lumpkin, whom I make executor, the rest of my
goods. To the said John Lumpkin son of my brother
Anthony the house where I now dwell and 60 acres of arable
land, etc., lying next the said house, to him and his heirs for
ever. To Anthony Lumpkin, son of my brother Anthony, 4
closes containing about 20 acres, lying next the said 60 acres,
to him and his heirs for ever. 'Witnesses — John Jesupp ;
Henry Garthwaite ; Jane Woodthorpe.
Proved at Westminster, 30 September, 1653, by the
executor. [Brent 313.]
5 May, 1653. I Thomas Macocke, of Belton in the Isle
of Axholme, yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the
churchyard of Belton. To WiUyam Macocke, my brother,
one bay mare. To his eldest daughter, one cow. To Margarett
Wright my sister one cow. To Elizabeth Burton, my sister,
one cow. To Jane Macocke, my sister, one heffer. To
Ralph Macocke, my brother, 20s, etc., that my mother
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To James Macocke, my brother, one bay colt, etc. To
Alexander Bernard son a ewe and a lamb. To Nicholas
Barnes, one filly. To William, his son anewe lamb. To the
poor of Belton 20;. To Mary Macocke, my wife, whom I
make executor, the rest of mv goods. Supervisors — Jeffrey
Whitacres ; John Bernard. 'W'itnesses — Simon Tingle ; John
Bernard. Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executrix. [Brent 309,]
28 December, 1652, I Samuell Manby, of Wiberton,
batcheUour, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Wiberton. To the poor of Wiberton 8s, To widow Benison,
my aunt, 40:, To Mary Knubley lOf. To the two children
of Mary Knubley 5^, apiece. To' my cousin, Richard Jackson,
lOs, To Elizabeth Hawson, my father's servant, los. To
John Chamberlaine 5;, To Thomas Plummer, 5,f; To
Margarett Forby los. Supervisors — William Forbv and
William Hubbard. To Henry Johnson, To Willyam Knubv,
of Boston. To Henry Ridat of Wiberton, my father in law,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Robert Pruidan ; Willyam Mawer.
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, by the
executor. [Brent 306.]
2 July, 1652. 1 Henry Manchester, of Keysbee, in the
parish of Lenton, labourer, sick. My body to be buried in the
churchyard of Lenton. To John Manchester, my brother,
20S, "To Elizabeth Simson, my sister, 2 OJ. To John Wright,
my son in law, lor. To John Manchester, my brother, 4
acres of land in Willsthorpfeiid in the parish of Kealstarworth.
To Elizabeth my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Richard Marshall ; George Binion his
mark ; Thomas Ansseli.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executrix, [Brent 305.]
9 April, 1653, I Edward Marshall, of Tydde St Maries,
husbandman, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard
of Tydde St Maryes. To Richard Marshall, my eldest son, 3
acres of land in Crossefeild, next the lands of the rector of
Tydde St Maryes on the west, and the lands of the heirs of
Aters on the east, and Crosseland on the south, if he live till
he come to the age of 24 years, to him and his heirs for ever.
My wife shaU have the land until my son come to age. To
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next the lands of John Watson on the east, and 3 acres of town
iand on the south, and the highway on the west, to him and
his heirs for ever, after my wife's decease. To Edward my
son one acre of land abutting upon the Seabanke on the east,
and the lands late Mr Wheldales on the north, to him and his
heirs for ever, after he come to 21 years. To Mary my
daughter 20/,, to her and her heirs for ever, when she come to
18 years. To Richard my son 7 ewes and lambs which is his
own. To Elizabeth my wife 40/, To Edward my son, whom
I make executor, the rest of mv goods. Overseer — Elizabeth
my wife. Witnesses — Thomas Bennett ; William Marshall ;
Robert Boone.
7 September, 1653, a commission issued to Elizabeth the
relict, to whom administration was granted, [Brent 312.]
July, 1652. Memorandum. Hamlett Marshall of the close
of Lincoln, d.d. To my daughter land and Hving in the city
of Lincoln, which I purchased ; it costing me 400/. To
Ham, meaning Hamlet, Joyce his nephew then living with
him, the house I now live in [sic]. To my wife, my lease at
London, and mv other two houses in this town, meaning
Lincoln, where Dr Metcalf and Mrs White live ; with the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — Joseph Luddington ; Marke
Latham. 26 September, 1653, letters of administration issued to
Sara Marshall, the relict, [Brent 207.]
27 January, 1652. I William Marrin, of Humberstone,
county of Lincoln, husbandman, sick. Mv bodv to be buried
in the churchyard. To Mary Martin, my wife, 2 kine, 2
acres of corn, 3/., and aU my bees. To WiUiam Martin, son
of John Baldwin, one cow. To Elizabeth Taler, daughter of
WiUiam Tailer, one redd quee and one ewe and a lamb. To
my sister Margarett Potter, of Tetney, 40s. To my wife 2
ewes and 2 lambs. To Truth Taylor, mv eldest daughter,
one ewe lamb. To Mary Baldwin, my youngest dauo-hter one
ewe and a lamb. To John Martin, my son, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — John Bauldwin ;
Thomas Lusbie.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, ^v thc
executor. [Brent 312.]
I March, 1651. I Robert Mawmell, of Bliton, labourer,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Bliton. To
Robert Mawmell, my son, 3/. 6f. 8d., at 21 vears. To John
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Anne MawmeU, Jane Mawmell, and IsabeU MawmeU,
6s. 8d. apiece, and 50J. which I owe them, and all
the household goods I formerly gave them. To Thomas
Fridgett 5^., at 21 years. To Robert Fridgett 5^., at 21 years.
To Elizabeth Mawmell, my wife, whom I make executrix the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — PauU Geruis ; Willyam Drury ;
John Geruis.
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 304.]
3 June, 1653. I Robert Maypole, of Sutton in the parts of
HoUand, labourer, sick. To Robert Beetes, my son in law,
5^. To the children of Robert Johnson lO-f. equally between
them. To Joan Maypole, my wife, and Isabell Maypole, my
daughter, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. My
daughter's portion shall be put into thc hands of Mr Thomas
Smyth ; and Mr Callis shall take bond of the said Mr
Smith for the payment thereunto my said daughter when she
shall be 21 years of age or married. If my said daughter die
before the aforesaid time Mr Thomas Smith shall have her
part. Witnesses — Willyam CaUis ; Thomas Smith.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, ^^ ^^^
executrix. [Brent 305.]
18 July, 1653. I Thomas Medley, of Walcott [query in
Alkborough] gentleman, weak. To my wife Jane Medley
100/. To my said wife the disposing of several of the
livings, etc To John Medley, my son, my fiUey, and
as much monev as will make up her value to 20/.
To Thomas Medley, my son, 120/. To my daughter Abigaill,
wife of Thomas Wright, zos. To WiUiam Medley, my son,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Anne Smith ; John Medley.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 310.]
19 December, 1652. I George Melborne the elder, of
Tumby Woodside in the parish of Kirkby super Baine,
yeoman, To. be buried in the churchyard of Coningsby. To
Anne my wife such household goods as were her own before
our intermarriage. I give the zos. which my cousin, Sarah
Askeham, hath of mine to her and her sister, my cousin Mary,
equally between them. To Anne Noddell, my maid servant,
5j, To the children of WilHam Wilkinson loj. To
Margaret Lumpkin, my grandchild, one long table of walnut
tree, which standeth in the hall. To Mary Lumpkin, my

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grandchild, one bedstead, etc., which standeth against the
parlor door. To the poor of Tumby, and Tumby Woodside
lOf. ; of Kirkeby super Baine 5f.'; of Coningsby 5J. To
Mr Henrv Garthwaite los. whom I desire to preach my
funeral sermon, and to his wife zos. To Mr WilHam Skelton,
lOf. To my daughter, Mary Lumpkin, lOoli, to be paid by
my executor, into the hands of Mr Thomas Bromley, of
Coningsby, for her best interest. To my son George's four
children, George, Alice, Susan, and James, lOoli,, to be paid to
the said Mr Thomas Bromley for their best benefit, the
interest to be paid to my son George until their ages of 2i or
marriage, when each child shall receive 25/2, To Mr Thomas
Bromley 40-f, To Christopher Harrison 40s, To Anne
my wife 100//, and she to have my two rooms in
this house for her use, with the use and benefit of
the close caUed the Long Close until Michaelmas after my
decease. Residuary legatee and executor my son, George
Melborne, Witnesses — Christopher Harrison (mark) ;
Katherine Fargan (mark).
Proved 15 June, 1653, by the executor. [Brent 89.]
13 November, 1652. I Robert MeU, of Willoughby [in
the Marsh] sicke. To my wife Mrs Anne MeU, the 300/.
which are nowe in the hands of Mr Willesburne SiUs. To my
sonne, Robert MeU, the 30/. which his uncle, Mr Robert
Ashley, did give him as a legacie. All the rest of my personal
estate to be equally divided between the three [children] of my
said wife — Robert MeU, Charles MeU, and Agnes Meil, and
two of mv former wife's children — Alexander MeU and
Claremond MeU. And for my other two daughters, Marie
MeU and Elizabeth MeU, I commit to the care of mv executrix,
the one having had a good share, and the other being married
without my consent. The portion due to Claremond my
daughter to be paid within one year; to Alexander at the end
of his apprenticeship ; and to the three children of mv now wife
at their ages of 21 years. That the unborn child of my
daughter [sic], Anne MeU, shall take an equal share with the
rest of my children upon the division of my personal estate.
Executrix — my said wife. Overseers — Mr George Cuthbert,
of WiUoughby, minister there ; Mr John Francis, of West
minster in the parish of St Martins in the Fields. Witnesses^
George Cuthbert ; Mary Wandell.
Proved at Westminster, 25 May, 1655, by the executrix.
[Brent 300.]

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19 March, 1652. I John Melton, of Boston, blacksmith,
sick. To be buried in the churchyard of Boston. To mv
eldest son, John Melton, 100/. at 21 years. To my second
son Edward Melton, one messuage, etc., in Leake, now in the
tenure of Edward Garratt, which I purchased of Edward
Wheeler ; to him and his heirs for ever. To mv eldest
daughter, Elizabeth Melton, 100/ at 18 years. To mv
daughter, Sarah Melton, 80/. at 18 years. To my wife,
Grace Melton, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — Robert Bustard ; Humphrey Melton. Witnesses
— Robert Bustard ; Humphrey Melton,
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, ^^ ^^^
executrix. [Brent 303.]
28 May, 1653. 1 Faith Meres, sick. To be buried in the
chancel at Carbye. For the 300/. owing to me by the heirs
and executors of my brother, John Hatcher, late of Empvngham,
deceased tor the payment thereof mv brother Thomas Hatcher
of Carbye standeth bound. To my niece, Elizabeth Hatcher,
of Empyngham, 200/, of the said money, on condition she pav
or cause to be paid to mv niece, Mary Skipwith, daughter
of my brother, Edward Skipwith, of Grantham, 100/. within
6 months after the marriage of my said niece Elizabeth or of
her accomplishment of 2X years or of her death ; and in the
mean time the said Marv to have the interest of the 100/ To
my said niece, Marv Skipwith, 200/., all my moveable goods
at Lincoln, Grantham, Carbye, or elsewhere. To my sister,
Anne Heron, of London, 60/. To my nephew, Thomas
Skipwith, of Lincoln, 60/, and I make him executor. To my
nephew, Charles Skipwith, 40/, To my nephew, William
Skypwith, 25/, To my nephew, Henry Skypwith, 25/, To
my nephew, John Skipwith, now in the Isle of Barbadoes, 10/,
To my nieces, EHzabeth Berisford and Anne Baesh, to each of
them the interest of 20/. To my nephew, John Hobson, 10/,
for a ring. To my niece, Mary Hobson, 10/, for a ring. To
my son, Thomas Meres, 5/, for a ring. Witnesses — John
Hatcher ; William Thompson.
To Mr Sculthorpe, minister of Carbye, 40f. To the poor
of Carbye 40f. To Favth Raven 40f. To Alice Davies
40s, To Jane Cutts 40f. To Lucie Turner zos. To
Marie Storie loj. To Ellen Stainefeild lOf. To Mary
Stainefeild 10s, To Daniell Baggaly 2o.f. To Bartin Davies
20s. To Alexander Blessed lo-f. To John Wilcockes 5^.
To Thomas Powell 5^. To John BuUiman 5f, To Richard
Norris zs, 6d, To Rowland Clarke zs, 6d. To William

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Smith zs, 6d. To Richard Raven 2f. 6d, Witnesses — John
Hatcher ; William Thompson.
Proved at Westminster, 6 July, 1653, ^Y ^^^ executor.
[Brent 301.]
November, 1652. Memorandum. Robert Meres, d.d.,
late of Haugham. To my wife and my son, equaUy between
them, my estate. Witnesses — Anthony Meres, esq. ; Steven
Luddington, clerk ; Dorothy Luddington ; Alice Bilton,
widow ; Anthony Meres ; Alice Bilton her mark.
On 20 June, 1 653, a commission was issued to Thomas Meres,
gentleman, surviving general legatee and son, to whom
administration was granted, the wife being dead. [Brent 311.]
18 July, 1652. I Thomas Metcalfe, of Louth Parke,
esquire. I desire my brothers, William Metcalfe, clerk, and
Adrian Metcalfe, doctor in physic, to pay all my debts out of
my temporal estate in Lincoln, which I bequeath them for 7
years next after my decease, the estate first being charged with
40 marks per annum to mv brother, Mathew Metcalfe. I give
all mv messuages, etc., to my brother, 'William Metcalfe, and
the heirs males ofhis body, and for lack of such issue to my
brother, Adrian Metcalfe, and his heirs males ofhis body. To
my brother, Mathew Metcalfe, an annuity of 40 marks per
annum out of my lands, etc., in Louthparke. To my sister
Jonson mv bay gelding, a gold chain, and other peeces of gold
I have alreadv delivered her. Residuary legatees — my said
brothers, William and Adrian Metcalfe. Signed — Thomas
Metcalfe. The said testator did declare that his brother Jonson
should for life have the use of twenty books of divinity and
history. To his brother Mathew a score of sheep and the
best horse he will choose. To his servant Richard the
pyed mare. Witnesses — William Wadslev ; William Metcalfe ;
Thomas Broxolme ; the mark of Richard Wicherley.
Proved 5 June, 1653, ^Y William Metcalfe, with power
reserved for the other executor. [Brent 89.]
29 May, 1653. I Henry Morris, of Quarrington, labourer,
sick. To be buried in the churchyard of Quarrington. To
my brother, Gregory Morris' 4 children 10s, To mv
goddaughter, Joane Chapman, I2<^. To Robert Copeland
zos, whom I make supervisor of my son, John Morris. To my
wife, Hannah Morris, and John Morris, my son, whom I
make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses  Greworv
Ward his mark ; Willyam Chapman his mark; Anne Warde.
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, ''y Hannah
Morris, one of the executors. [Brent 306. J
(To be continued)

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19 Mav, 1653. [Nuncupative] will of Elizabeth Mosey,
of West Turrington, the relict of Thomas Mosey, lately deceased.
To Richard Foster a cow. She wills that Peter Mosey, brother
to Thomas deceased, should have the education and bringing
up of her children, and that he should be executor.
Witnesses — Margaret Fallowes (marke) ; Mary Clemens
(marke) ; Langley Gace ; Robert Eland.
Proved 12 July, 1653, by the executor. [Brent 9.J
20 January, i652[-3]. I Robert Mossey, of Alesbie,
husbandman, sick. To be buried in the churchyard of Alesbie.
To my daughter, Elizabeth Mossey, 20 marks. To my son,
Robert Mossey, of Ribie, husbandman, lo-f. To my daughter
Joan, wife of John Lookes, of Swallow, izd. To my
daughter Mary, wife of Richard Milson, of Scarthew,
husbandman, yeoman, izd. To the poor of Alesbie 5f. To
mv wife Judeth, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Willvam Taylor, clerk ; John Isgerbie (his mark).
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 310.]
29 January, i652[-3]. I Ellin Munckman, of Scotter,
widow, sick. To be buried in the churchyard of Scotter. To
Thomas Crocy los. To Ronay Crocye lof. To Thomas
Munckeman's three children io.f. apiece. To Richard
Horneby 36.?. To Anne Bushe lOf., etc. To Isabell
Patton 20^., etc. To Mary Patton los., etc. To Robert
Atkinson los. To ChristabeU Atkinson lOf. To Isabell
Patton aU the trapping that goeth to the church with her. To
Robert Patton 5^. To Dorothy his wife lo^,, etc. To
James Stedmoore 18^. To Elizabeth his wife. To Thomas
Crocye and Ronav Crocve aforesaid lo-f. To ChristabeU
Atkinson. To Anne Newcom, To Edward Bushe lOf, To
Adam Brodebancke the younger lO-f. To Robert Patton,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. To Elizabeth
Steadmore. Witnesses — Willyam Richardson ; Edward
Steadmore (his mark) ; Thomas ^lawmell (his mark).
Debts owing unto Elling Munckman — WiUiam Deabonay
ly, Elling Deabonay widow io,r. David Storr i/. 6s,
James Brodebancke 8/. Margarett Whittingham, widow, 10s,
Willyam Richardson the elder 3/. Willyam Greyson 40s,
John Webster 40f.
Proved at Westminster, 30 August, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 307.]

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2 February, 1 65 1 [-2]. I Gabriell Neave, of Hagworthingham,
veoman, weak. To Marie Martin my grandchild, 61, yearly
out of the farm in which I'now live, lying in Hagworthingham,
for her life : and to her children, Elizabeth Martin, 20/,, Mary
Martin, 30/., and WiUiam Martin, 5/., all at 21 years. If any
of these children die before 21 years, then the said money to be
equally divided between the survivors. To my daughter in law,
Gartriide Neave, 50/. To EUen, Jane, Dorothie and Eliza
beth Neave, my granddaughters, 360/. apiece at 21 years. If
any of my said granddaughters contract marriage without the
consent of my executors, then she or they shall have but 200/.
apiece as a portion. To Elizabeth Neave, my grandchild, aU my
household stuff. To John BarweU, the son of my niece
Marv BarweU, 5/. To Robert Neave, the son of my nephew
Gabriell Neave, 5/. i3f. 4d, to buy him a nag, at 18 years.
To Susanna BarweU, daughter of my niece Mary BarweU, a cow.
To mv niece, Mary BarweU, 5/. to be put forth for her use
during her husband's life time, and after his decease to be paid
to her if she be Uving, or to her surviving children. To mv
grandchild Gabriel Neave, 50/. at 21 years; my messuage
with all lands, etc., in Croft, to him and his heirs for ever,
containing 31 acres, now in the accupation of Thomas Coxen
and his assigns ; to him and his heirs for ever, my messuage
with lands, etc., in Hagworthingham, now in the occupation
of William Harrison. Executors — my nephew, Mr Gabriell
Neave, of Scamblesby, 50/. ; my nephew, Mr Philip Neave,
of Croft, 50/. ; my grandchild, PhiHp Neave, 50/. To Henry
Neave, my nephew, of Belsworth, minister, 20/., he to be
guardian of my grandchild, Gabriell Neave. To my niece,
Elizabeth, the wife of mv nephew, Gabriel Neave, 20f. To
Anne, the wife of the said Henry Neave, 20f. To Anne, the
wife of Philip Neave, 20f. To my two nephews, Henry
Neave and Philip Neave, sons of my nephew, Gabriell Neave,
each of them, 5/. To Edward Beneworth, los. To Mary
and Anne BarweU, daughters of my niece BarweU, 5/, each at
21 years. To Philip BarweU her son, 5/, at 21 years. To
Susan BarweU her daughter 40-f. at 21 years. To PhiHp
Neave, son of PhiHp Neave my nephew, 5/. at 21 years. To
EHzabeth Whitinge, my maidservant, the house wherein
Thomas Barrett now dwelleth, during her Hfe. To the poor of
Hagworthingham, 61, ly, 4d, And whereas 15^. per annum
was given by Henry Neave, my father, and Phillip Neave, my
uncle, out of the lands in Hagworthingham whereof I am now
seized, I apportion los, ofthe said 15.;. to be paid out of the

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lands of Philip Neave, my grandchild, and the other ^s. out of
the lands of Gabriell Neave, in Hagworthingham, my
grandchild, yearly, for ever. To John Cocke, the elder, 5/.
To my grandchild, Philip Neave, 100/. out of my personal
estate in lieu of the 61, yearly afore given to Mary Martin, my
grandchild, during her life, and 100/. more as a legacy. My
executors shall meet at the house of Gartrude Neave, my
daughter in law, in Hagworthingham, within 20 davs after mv
decease, and then divide my personal estate amongst them, so
that each have one third part. Witnesses — Robert Palfryman,
clerk ; Michaell Adlard ; Nathaniell Rigges.
Proved at Westminster, 4 August, 1653, ^Y the executors.
[Brent 303.]
9 May, 1652. I Willyam Newis, of Marston, husbandman,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Mauston.
To my daughter, Dorothy Newis, one cow and a stirke calfe,
etc. To my sons, Robert Newis, and Thomas Newis, one
beast each to be kept until it is worth 2/. lO-f. To my
daughter Mary's children, izd, apiece. Executor — my son,
John Newis. Witnesses — Thomas Goodbarne (his mark) ;
Leonard Sicken (his mark) ; James Seward.
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^ executor.
[Brent 304.]
30 January, i652[-3]. I James Newman, of Leake, yeoman,
sick. To Willyam Newman, my son, one filly and one ewe.
To Edward Newman, my son, one filly and one ewe. To
Elizabeth Newman, my daughter, one quie and one ewe, etc.,
at 16 years. To Mary Newman, my daughter, one quie and
one ewe, at 16 years. To Agnes Carter, my daughter, now
the wife of Jeremie Carter, 20f'. and one ewe. To Elizabeth
Newman, my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — Thomas Hickson, my kinsman, Jeremie
Carter, my son. Witnesses — Thomas Hickson (his mark) ;
Jeremie Carter (his mark) ; WiUiam Lawson.
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 307.]
5 February, 1648 [-9]. I Robert Obrey, of Wigtoft in the
parts of Holland, yeoman. My body to be buried in the church
yard of Wigtoft. To James Obrey, my second son, and to his
heirs for ever, two acres of meadow in the North Ing, in a place
called the Brand, after the decease of Anne my wife ; one
acre in the North Ing in a place called Daylestaw ; one rood

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in the same Ing upon the highlane. To my son, Thomas
Obrey, and unto his heirs for ever, one acre of errable land
in Bickar Field, in a place called the House ; half an acre
of pasture in Dunington. To my said son, James Obrey, and
his heirs for ever, half an acre of hemp land in Dunington
Nathrup, in the tenure of John Hoobey. To William
Bardney, my man, i cow. To Ematt Gray, my maidservant,
one ewe. To Robert Tunnard, my godson, 3^. 4^. To
Richard Tunnard, 3f. 4^. To Ellin Tunnard, 3^. 4d. To
Robert Obrey, son of James Obrey, 3-f. 4d. To James Obrey,
son of James Obrey, 3^. 4d. To James Obrey, son of
Thomas Obrev, 3^. 4d. To Tennand Obrey and Mary Obrey,
the children of George Obrey, 31, 4d. apiece, these legacies to
be paid to my grandchildren at 21 years. Supervisors — John
Lambart, William Lambart. To Anne Obrev, my wife,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Thomas Blake ; John Belton; William Lambert; William
Bardney (his mark) ; Francis Holmes.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 311.]
15 May, 1653, I Hamlett Osney, of Middle Rasin
Tupholme, sicke. My body to be buried in the chauncell of
the church of Middle Rasin Tupholme. To every of my
servants one ewe and lamb, except William Waltham, to whom
I give only one ewe. To thc poor of Middle Rasin, lOs, to
be distributed by John Teffe and Richard Merriman. To the
poor of North Willingham, 10^. by the hands of Henry
Baleman and Richard Lyllie. To my sonne George Osney,
all that right and title which I have by lease in North
WiUingham, to all houses and lands, profits and easements
whatsoever. To my second sonne, WiUiam Osney, 120/. to
be paid into the hands of Alexander Anderson, of Lissington,
and Robert Holland, of Ganthorpe, and by them to be bestowed
upon a portion of land, and the rent from such land to go
forward for him until he attain 21 years. If my son George
die before 21 years, then the land in Willingham shaU remain
to my son William, and if William die before 21 years, his
land shall remain to George. To my sonne George, 10/. at
21 years. To my sonne in lawe, Edward Brombye, 10/. at
21 years. To my sonne in lawe, WiUiam Brombye, 10/. at
21 years. To Thomas Clarke, zos, I owe him, and 20x.
more. To Alexander Anderson, of Lissington, and Robert
HoUome [sic], of Ganthorpe, to each of them 20f. To Peter

LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS. l8l
Blore, clarke, vicar of Middle Rasin, zos. To John Teffe, and
Richard Merriman, to each of them, i-f. Executrix — EUen
Osney, my wife, to whom I give the residue of my goods.
Witnesses — Peter Blore ; John Teffe ; Alexander Anderson ;
Richard Merriman.
Proved 20 July, 1653, ''y *^* executrix. [Brent 302.]
23 April, 1653. ^ Anthony Padley, of Gosberton, husband
man, weake. To Frances Padley, my kinswomen, dwelling
with me, one ewe and a lambe, etc. To my sister, Mary
Jenkinson, dwelUng at Wiburton, 40^. To Thomas Padley,
my kinsman, dweUing with me, 20-f. he owes me ; and a colt.
To Anne Padley, my sister, with whom I dwell, all the money
she owes me. I attest that John Browne, of Kettering,
CO. Northampton, gentleman, is indebted unto me in the
sume of 13/. 2-r. 10^. I attest that WilHam Copeland,
thatcher, of Gosberton, is indebted unto me in 5.;. ; that
widdow Jakes, of Gosberton, is indebted to me in 4^. To
Mr Wilson, minister of Gosberton, lo-f. To Samuel Padley, my
sonne, my house and land in Quadring, to possess at 21 years.
To Elizabeth Holmes, my daughter in lawe, dweUing in
Quadring, zos. at 21 years. To John Bellamie, of Gosberton,
husbandman, whom I make executor the rest of my goods.
To my daughter, Elizabeth Padley, dweUing in Gosberton, the
rest of my goods at 21 years. Witnesses — Michael Wilson,
minister ; Zacheus Crosse.
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, ^y John
Bettonie [sic], the executor. [Brent 306.]
[No date]. I Anne Page, of Gayton in the Marsh, widow,
sick. To Charles Beutie, 80/. at 21 years. To Suzanna
Beutie, 20/. etc., half the linen. To Anne Page, my daughter,
the other half of the linen. To Anne Kelke, my grandchild,
10/. at 21 years. To Thomas Kelke, 5/. at 21 years. To
Charles Kelke, 5/. at 21 years. To George Kelke, Sarah
Kelke, and Elizabeth Kelke, the children ot William Kelke,
of Woodthorpe, 5^. apiece. To James Beutie, 5/. To the
rest of my brother Richard Beutie's children 5^. apiece. To
John Beutie, the son of Edward Beutie, 5^. To Elizabeth
Clarke, 5^. To Francis Smith, 5^. To Margarett Hodgson 5^.
To Richard Boswell, los. To his five children, 5-f. apiece.
To Lyon Boswell and his sister, 5^. apiece. To WiUiam
Dawson, 40^. To Gabriell Burton, 10s, To Anne Baldin,
5^. To Elizabeth Fox, 5^. To all my godchildren, 55. apiece.

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To the poor of Gayton 1 3J. 4d. To James Beutie^, my son
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Richard Beutie ; Edward Emberson (his mark).
[No probate act]. [Brent 302.]
30 March, 1653. I Anthony Palmer, of Gainsbrough,
sadler, weak. To my sister IsabeU, 3/. "To Saray HiU, the
wife of William Hill, 20^. To Robert Palmer, the son of
Robert Palmer, 10/ at 21 years. To Mary Palmer, the
daughter ofthe said Robert Palmer, 5/. at 16 years. To Mary
Parke, the wife of WiUiam Parke, los. To my sister, Saray
Christopher, lOf. To Anne Palmer, the daughter of Robert
Palmer, 5^. To Saray Palmer, the daughter of Robert
Palmer, 5X. To my son Robert Palmer, whom I make
executor, thc rest of my goods. — Supervisors — John Robinson ;
my son Robert Palmer. Witnesses — William HiU ; John
Robinson. Proved at Westminster, [blank], 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 318.]
II January, i652[-5]. I John Palmer, of Dalderby, yeo
man, sicke. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Dalder
by. To the poore of Dalderby, 51. To my sister Andrew, 5^.
To everyone of her children, 5^. apeece. To my sister
Harrishon, 5^. To everyone of her children, 55. apeece. To
my sister Lacke, lo-f. To my nephew, Richard Lacke, io.f.
To my nephew, John Bray, 5^. To the five chiidren of my
brother, John Palmer, lOr. apeece. To my sister, AHce Bates,
lO-f. To either ofber daughters, 5^. To Thomas Warde, of^
Boston, 20s., and he shall preach my funeral sermon. To them
that carry me to the buriall, 4-f. Executrix — my wife, AlHs
Palmer, and I give her the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Richard Keale ; Anne Dawson (her marke).
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 308.]
13 April, 1653. I William Parker, of Grantham, shooe-
maker, sicke. My body to be buried in the church of
Grantham. To my sonne in lawe, Joseph Tomlinson, and my
Sonne in law, John Winge, and my daughter in lawe,
Elizabeth Winge, 5/. apeece. To my sister Hoober, 5/. To
' In this hand ' u ' and ' n ' are similar. The ' t ' or ' 1 ' is neither crossed nor
looped in this instance, but above in the satne will the name of ' Beutie ' or
' Bentie ' occurs several times. I think from the the general writing that it is
' Beutie ' or possibly ' Bentie.'

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her two children, 5/. apeice. To my nephew, John Pitts, of
SkiUington, 5/. To my brother, John Parker, izd. To
everyone of his children, izd. apeice. To my Richard
Parker [sic], zs, 6d, To my nephew, John Parker, of
Grantham, and to his heirs for ever, that tenement, now in the
occupation of mee the said WilUam Parker, iri Grantham,
after the decease of my wife, Jane Parker, to whome I give the
same for her life only. To my nephew, Thomas Parker,
Sonne of Thomas Parker, of Skillington, and to his heirs for
ever, one tenement in Grantham, in the occupation of
EHzabeth Bristow, after the decease of my wife, Jane Parker,
to whome I give the same for and during her life onely.
To every sonne of my brother Richard Parker sonne [sic]
Richard, Thomas, and WiUiam, and Edward Barber, 5^.
apeice. To my brother, Nicholas Parker's children, as
followeth — to William Parker, 20f., to the rest of his children,
5f. apeice. To my brother, Thomas Parker, 4/. and 20J. out
of Mr Yeats and Mr Archers debt. To WilHam Pitts, my
nephew, loj. To Jane my wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Witness — William Welby.
Proved at Westminster, 7 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 311.]
19 March, 1 65 1 [-2]. I Richard Parpointe, ofTofte inthe
parish of Kerkbie, single man. To my mother, Elizabeth
Parpointe, 20J. To my fower sisters, Sarah Parpointe, Anne
Parpointe, Margarett Parpointe. and Elizabeth Parpointe,
3/. 6s, Sd. apeece. To Sarah Bowker, 5/., to be paid out
of 20/., which Mr Morton and Mr Thomas Newcum
is bound to me in. To Richard Bowker and Elizabeth Bowker
zos, apeece. To Margarett Pickwell, 5s. To my brother, John
Parpointe, whom I make executor the rest of my goods. Wit
nesses — Robert Bullen ; John Fishe (his marke).
Proved 27 September, 1653, by the executor. [Brent 304.]
14 March, i65i[-2]. I Thomas Peacock, of Scotter, butcher,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Scotter. To
Thomas Peacock, my son, 4/. To Millyson Peacock my wife,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
William Richardson; Thomas Peacock (his mark); John
Mannvill ; John Dobson (his mark).
Proved at Westminster, [blank], 1653. ^y the executrix.
[Brent 318.]

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13 October, 1652. I Richard PearshaU, of Upper Toynton,
gentleman, weake. To Richard Curtys, and John Curtys,
my grandchildren, to Richard 100/., ahd to
John 150/., at 21 years. To Elizabeth Curtys my
grandchild, 100/. at 21 years, or marriage. To Frances Curtys
my grandchild, 200/. at 21 years, or marriage. To Bridgett
Curtys, Cassandra Curtys, and Mary Curtys, my
grandchildren, loo/. each at 21 years or marriage. To my
daughter, Margarett Curtys, 100/. which is now owing me by
Mr Middlemore, and his sonne, by bonds. Whereas my
wife is to be provided for out of my estate, and she being not
fitt to manage the same in goods, my will is that my sonne in
lawe, John Curtys, shall grant unto Bridgett, my wife, a rent
charge of 20/. yearly out of his lands in Toynton, during her
life. And in case he shall not performe the same, I give unto
my said wife, 300/. ; 20/, and all my household stuff. To
Marv, Anne, Bridgett, and Esther, my wives daughters,
5/, apiece. To my brother, John PearshaU, 40J,, etc. To
every of Thomas Johnson's children, 10s, apeice To Roger
FurnoUs, gentleman, zos, for a ring. To the poor of Upper
Toynton, 20s, at Christmas next, and zos, the Christmas
after. To my sonne in lawe, John Curtys, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — "Thomas Johnson ;
Edward Jennys (his mark) ; Jo : Cocke, senior.
Proved 4 August, 1653, by the executor, [Brent 303.]
16 October, 1652. I Robert Peete, of Sidgbrooke, clerk,
weak. My body to be buried in the chancel of the parish
church of Sidgbrooke. All my fee simple land lying in
Allington, or elsewhere, shall be sold by my executrix, and
Francis Peete, my second son, and their heirs, the survivor of
them, and his or her heirs. They shall also sell all my goods
and chattels. To my wife Elizabeth, whom I make executrix,
the remaining money from the abovesaid, after my legacies and
debts are paid. To my son, Markham Peete, 100/. at 21
years. To my son Knightley Peete, 50/. at 21 years. To my
daughter Barbara, 150/. at 21 years. To my daughter
Anne, 150/. at 21 years. To my sons, Markham and Knight
ley, 50/. apiece more at 21 years, if all the whole fields of
Allington be then enclosed. To my son Francis, 100/. All
my legacies in this my will shall be paid out of the aforesaid
sale of my aforesaid lands, and likewise by the annual profits
from my hospital lease in Allington, or elsewhere, which I
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have lately purchased of the Beadhouse, Leicester, in the names
of Henry Robinson, and Robert Squire, and their heirs, for the
lives of Francis my son, Thomas Williamson and Augustine
Graunt, and the life of the longest liver of them, whose names
are used only in trust for me and by my nomination, I hereby
wiUing that the said Henry Robinson and Robert Squire,
and their heirs and assignes, my said trustees shall, from time
to time, and at all times hereafter, permit and suffer my
executrix, during her life, to receive all the rents, etc., of my
said Beadhouse lands, if the said cesty que vies or any of them
shall so long live, or otherwise convey and assume their estate
in the same, and dispose of the said lease to mine executrix.
And my further will and mind is that the trustees of my
said Beadhouse lease and lands, and their heirs and assigns, and
mine executrix, shall permit my eldest son Robert to hold and
enjov the profits of 30/. yearly of the said leased lands, if in
case he shall upon his preferment in marriage or otherwise pay
unto my said executrix the sum of 400/., within 2 years after
my decease, towards the payment of my debts and legacies in
this my will expressed, and after her decease, then to have and
enjoy ofthe profits of the said lease the sum of 30/. a year
more, if the profits of the said lease shall thereunto arise and
extend and the cesty que vies or any of them be then living.
And if the profits of my said Beadhouse lands shall extend after
the decease of my said wife, to be more then 60/. by the year,
then the overplus thereof or the profits that the same shall be
worth more by the year than 60/., my wiU and mind is that
the same shall be equaUy divided between my son Robert and
my said son Francis during the lives of the cesty que vies, and
the Hfe ofthe longest Hver of them, and of my trustees estate
in the premises. In consideration of which, I will that my
eldest son shall, at his costs and charges, educate and bring up
my said two daughters, until they shall attain their several
ages of 21 years, in case my said wife happen to die before that
time, and in the mean time, my wife to educate and bring
them up at her charges. And if my son Robert shaU refuse
and do not pay the aforesaid 400/. to mine executrix within 2
years after my decease intended to be raised out of the profits
of the said lease, for the purpose aforesaid, then my wiU is that
the said Henry Robinson, and Robert Squire, and their heirs,
my said trustees, and mine executrix, or somc of them shall by
sale of the said Beadehouse lease and lands, or some part thereof,
raise pay and satisfy the said sum of 400/. for the ends

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aforesaid, with all convenient speed. To my son Francis, my
books, my bay fiUy, etc. Witnesses — Robert Clarke ;
John Baker. My further will and meaning is that after the
aforesaid 400/. be paid as aforesaid by my trustees and
executrix, in default of my son Robert, that then my son
Robert shall have the benefit ofthe rest of my said lease if the
same shall not exceed 60/. per year, but if it do, then the
profits thereof exceeding that sum is to be divided [between]
my sons Robert and Francis as aforesaid. And I further wiU
that my son Robert shall join in the sale of my fee simple
lands to any purchaser whomsoever, if he or they shall desire
the same, or else to lose the benefit of this bequest.
Proved at Westminster, 27 June, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 3 02.]
7 December, 1652. I Thomas Peete, of Althorpe in the
Isle of Axholme, gent. To William, my eldest son, all my
close in the fields of Butterweeke in the parish of Owstori,
called Clymercarre, to him and his heirs for ever ; and 200/. To
mv son Edward, my close lying in Diddithorpe in the parish of
AUthorpe, called Hunt Close, to him and his heirs for ever; and
200/ To Elizabeth my daughter 200/. To my wife Anne,
all my ground in Althorpe, to her and her heirs for ever, called
Mascue Moore. To my said wife, whom I make executrix,
the rest of my goods. Witnesses — George Healey ; John
Healey ; Thomas Healey.
Proved at Westminster, 28 June, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 89.]
5 April, 1653. I Willyam Pell, of Leake, yeoman, sicke.
To the poore of Leake, zos. To my daughter, Elizabeth
Newman, wife of James Newman, of Leake, late deceased, aU
the rents of all my lands one whole year next after my decease,
she paying unto her sonne, Willyam Newman, 15/. the third
year after she enter the same lands. To my said daughter, 5
acres of pasture in two severall parishes lying in Leake, abutting
upon a highway upon the south, and in the tenure of the said
Elizabeth Newman, to her and her heirs for ever ; my fee farme
rentt, being 7/. I3f. ^d, a yeare, to be paid out of the Chaun-
tree sainct Laurence in Leake, she my said daughter shall
pay out of the same rent to my daughter Debory Browne, the
wife of Willyam Browne, 4/. yearly ; also all the rest
of my lands which I have writeinge to shew for it, to her
and her heirs for ever. To Edward Newman, my grandchild,
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decease of his mother, my daughter, to him and his heirs for
ever ; also 40/. to be paid i November 1658. To Elizabeth
Newman, my grandchild, 15/ to be paid 1 May, 1662. To
Mary Newman, my grandchild, 15/ to be paid i May 1665.
To my daughter, Elizabeth Newman, all the lands which I have
in mortgage of Richard Fynn late deceased. To Anne Carter,
my granddaughter, 10s, To John Drewry and Bridget
Drewry, my grandchildren, lOf. apeece. To Elizabeth
Clarke, servant to my daughter Elizabeth Newman, 51. To
Elizabeth Newman, whom I make executor [sic], the rest of
mv goods. Supervisor — Thomas Hixen, of Skirbecke, 5J.
Witnesses — Thomas Drewry (his marke) ; Walter Smith ;
Thomas East.
Proved 29 September, 1653, by Elizabeth Newman, sister
[sic] of the said deceased, and sole executrix named.
[Brent 304.]
21 December, 1652. I Anne Phiper, of Grantham, widow.
Executor — mv son, Robert Phiper. Supervisor — my brother,
John Phiper. To the aforesaid Robert Phiper, my son, 100/.
H he die before he come to age, the aforesaid sum to be
divided between my two daughters. To my eldest daughter,
Alice Phiper, and my younger daughter, Elizabeth Phiper, 40/.
each at 21 years or marriage. My mother, Elizabeth
Pattericke, and my sister, F^ianor Pattericke, to receive the
aforesaid sums for the use of my aforesaid children. To my
said executor, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — William
More ; Gabriell More ; John Weeke (his mark).
On 6 June, 1653, a commission was issued to Elizabeth and
Elianor Pattericke the mother and sister of the said deceased,
and feoffees in trust during the minority of the executor.
[Brent 302.]
18 May, 1653. I Lawrence Piegott, of Newton next
Trent, labourer. To Richard Piegott, my brother, 5J. To
John Burgis, my brother, if. To Mary Burgis, my sister,
5^. To Isabell Piegott, my wife, whom 1 make executrix, the
rest of my goods. 'Witnesses — Hardrisse Cotton ; Robert
Mewe (his mark); John Browne,
Proved at Westminster, [blan{], 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 318.]
19 May, 1653. ^ Thomas Pilgrim, of Frampton in the
parts of HoUand, yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the
parish church of Frampton. To Mary Pilgrim, and Bridget
Pilgrim, my kinswomen, 5/. apiece at 22 years. To Margaret

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Taylor, and Mary Hodgekins, my two grandchildren, the
cottage and ground, which I purchased of widow Rogers in
Kirton, after the decease of Margaret Pilgrim, my wife, and
to their heirs for ever. To Margaret Pilgrim, my wife, my
cottage and ground in Kerton End, which I purchased of mr
Howton, of Boston, during her life, and after her decease, to
William Pilgrim, my kinsman, and to his heirs for ever, the
aforesaid premises. To everyone of my brother Henry
Baggerley his children, 2f, 6d, apiece at 21 years. To every
one of my brother James Baggerley his children, 2.f, bd. apiece
at 21 years. To Margarett Pilgrim, my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — my son-in-law,
George Sharpe; mv son-in-law, George Taylor,
Witnesses — Robert "Warner ; George Tail' ; Thomas
Hodgkins (his mark).
A codicell, 21 May, 1653. ^^ Mary Pilgrim or Bridget
Pilgrim my aforesaid kinswomen die before thev attain 22
years, they shall be each others heirs ; if both die before the
said time, I give their portions unto the heirs of them and everv
of them. Witnesses — Thomas Pulvertoft; Georg Tailr; Robert
Baggerley (his mark).
Proved 29 September, 1653, by the executrix. [Brent 207. j
13 June, 1651, I Edward Pining, of Barton upon Humber,
weak. My bofiy to be buried in the churchvard of St Peters
in Barton aforesaid. To my son Richard Pyning, 40J. To
Edward Pining, my second son, Anne Pining, and Alee
Pining, my daughters, each of them, 3/. bs, Sd, To Anne
Pining, my brother James' daughter, 5^. If any of mv
said children die before 21 vears of age or marriage, that
portion given to him or her shaU remain unto the rest. To
Margaret, my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — Thomas Williamson, of FHxbrough
Stather ; John Adamson of Barton. Witnesses — John
Adamson ; James Grav (his mark) ; Robert Gunson.
Proved at Westminster, [blank], 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 315.]
II January, 1652-3. I Robert Pratt, of Sibsey, gentleman.
To Frances Pratt, my wife, one cottage and one and a
half acres of land arable thereunto adjoining, that I
purchased of Thomas Baugham ; one acre of land arable
that I purchased of John Cowin ; six and a half roods of land
arable, I purchased of Thomas Gannocke, gentleman, to have
and to hold to her and her heirs for ever. To mv sons, John

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Pratt, 100/. at 21 years, and Robert Pratt, 90/. at 21 years ;
if either die before 21 years, they shall be each other's heir, if
both die before 21 years my said wife to have their aforesaid
portions. To my wife Frances, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — Richard Dowse (his mark) ;
John Green (his mark) ; Christopher Beardall.
Proved at Westminster, I July, 1653, bv the executrix.
[Brent 89.]
I June, 1650. I Francis Preston, of Morton in the parish
of Timberland, blacksmith, sick. Mv body to be buried in
the churchyard of Timberland. To Anne Preston, my wife,
2 kine, she paying to my daughter Saray 20-f, at 21 vears. To
my said wife, the profits of my house and goods until May day
next, she paying to mv executor, 5s, To Saray my daughter,
to my daughter Anne Preston, to my daughter Mary ; to my
said two daughters Anne and Mary that which was their own
mother's. To my three daughters. To William Preston, my
son, 40s, etc., at 21 years. To James Preston, my son, 40s,
etc., at 21 years. To Anne Preston and Mary Preston, my
said daughters, 40s, apiece. To John Preston, my son, whom
I make executor, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — WilHam
Beighton ; George Sturdevell (his mark) ; John Preston.
Proved at Westminster, [blank], 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 318.]
21 May, 1653, I Richard Procktor, of Hastropp in the
parish of Willowby, husbandman, sicke. To John and George
Procktor, my sonnes, 40/. each at 21 years. To Alice and
Susan Procktor, my daughters, 40/. each at 21 years. To
Elsabeth Sharpe, wife of Edward Sharpe, my daughter, 20J.
To Mary Dawson, wife of Robert Dawson, my daughter, 20^-.
To SamueU Sharpe, sonne of Edward Sharpe, my grandchild,
10s, at 21 years. To Margarett Sharpe, my grandchild, los,
at 21 years. To Anne Dawson, my grandchild, 10s, at 21
years. To Robert Procktor, my sonne, my house in Sturton
with the on seate lands in the feilds and meadows to him and
his heirs for ever, after the decease of me and my wife ; 50/;
he shall repay, after the decease of my wife, unto John
Procktor, my sonne, 10/.; and unto George Procktor, my
sonne, 10/. ; unto Alice Procktor, my daughter, 5/. ; to Susan
Procktor, my daughter, 5/. If Robert my sonne die before
my wife without heirs of his body, then the said house on seate
lands meadows shall remain to John Procktor, my sonne, or
unto the next heirs of me and my wife, he, the said John,

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paying to George Proctor, my sonne, 20/. ; to AHce 10/. ; to
Susan 10/. To the poore of Willowby, 5f. To the poore of
Sloothbie, 5j. To Margarett Procktor, my wife, whom I
make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Steeven
Sharpe (his marke) ; Robert Watkinson,
Proved 13 September, 1653, by the executrix, [Brent 308.]
14 April, 1653. I Robert Putt, in the parish of Spalding,
sicke. Mv body to be buried in the churchyard of Spalding.
To my Sonne, Samuel Putt, 20J. To my daughter Goodife
Clarke, zos. To Elizabeth Putt, the youngest, 20j. To
Elizabeth Putt, mv eldest daughter 65/., whereof 40/. to my
creditors, and the remainder for her porcion. To my daughter,
Elizabeth Putt, the elder, whom I make executrix, all mv goods.
If the said executrix die without issue then these legacies to be
devided between Samuell Putt, and my sonne Thomas Clarke
for ever. Witnesses — Christopher Watson ; Edward Bate
(his marke) ; Anne Lasonne (her marke) ; Robert Putt (his
marke) ; Richard Andrew ; John Aulend (his marke).
Proved 14 September, 1653, by the executrix. [Brent 310.]
II July, 1653. I Willam Pyke, of Swineshead, taylour,
sick. To my kinsman, Luke Curtis, 10/, To my
kinswoman, Sarah Pike, 5s, To my sister, Margery Sutton,
the wife of PhiUipp Sutton, loj. To Bridgett CoxaU,
daughter of John Coxall, 40s, To Jane Dikonson, daughter
of Mr Thomas Dikonson, of Swineshead, 20^, To Mary mv
wife, the lease made to me from Sir John Morley, knight, of a
rood of ground, wherein I have built a little house in
Swineshead, to hold to her during the term of years vet to
come. If she die before thende of the said lease, then I give
the same to my kinsman, Luke Curtis. To my wife Mary,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Thomas Dickonson ; Thomas Morgell (his marke) ; Thomas
Hides (his marke).
Proved 14 September, 1653, ^Y '^^ executrix.
[Brent 310.]
20 July, 1652. [I Elizabeth Radlev]. My brother
Charles, my executor. To my father, the deed of guift he
gave me, and 5/, To my mother, 12/, a year for 4 years, and
a cow. To my brother, Willyam Radley, 5/, To my sister,
Kate Ascough, 20/, for her unborn child. To my sister,
Mary Radly, 10/., etc. To Doctor Risher, 5 marks for a
ring. To Peregrin Snith [j/c], 5/. at 21 years, if he die befor
to my sister Mary the aforesaid 5/. To Anne Longhorne,

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SS. To all the servants, 2f. apiece. To Andrew Willerby
1 ewe. To the poor of the town, lO-f. To Tom Blackham,
5 marks. Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, by the
executor. [Brent 308.]
25 September, 1652. I Robert Rawthby, of Maltby,
husbandman. My body to be buried in the churchvard of
Mawltby. To Anthony Rathby, the son of Thomas Rathbv,
40s. To WilHam, John, Joseph and Benjamin Rathbv, izd.
each. To Thomas Rathby, son of Abner Rathby, 5/. at 21
years. To Abner Rathby 's other two children, lo^. apiece at
21 years. To John Kelke, son of Thomas Kelke, 40^. To
Amy, my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest or my goods.
Witnesses — George Paine ; the mark of Richard Parpointe.
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, ^Y *^^
executrix. [Brent 307.]
2 December, 1652. I John Richardson, of Beesby, veoman,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Beesby.
To my wife, Susanna Richardson, 50/. To her two
daughters, Marv and Elizabeth Grantham, 10/. apiece at 21
years. If either die before 21 years, her portion shall be
divided amongst the children of Christopher Richardson, mv
brother. To my brother, Christopher Richardson, 3/, 6s. Sd.
To his eldest son, my nephew, John Richardson, 5/. at 21
years. To the rest ofhis children, 3/. apiece at 21 years. To
my two sisters, Ellen and Susanna, lox. apiece. To my
cousin, James Richardson, whom I make executor the rest of
my goods. To my goddaughter, Jane Copeland, the daughter
of Thomas Copeland, 51. Supervisor — mr WilHam Palmer,
5J. to buy a pair of gloves. Witnesses — John Prescott ;
William Goose (his mark).
Proved at Westminster, 30 June, 1653, ^Y ^^^ executor,
[Brent 301,]
14 February, 1648-9, I Hugh Riley, of Castle Birham,
yeoman. To WiUyam Francklin, 4/. lOJ. To Anne, Mary
and Sarah Francklin, daughters of Willyam Francklin, los.
each. To Arnold and John Francklin, sons of William
Francklin, los, each. To Susan FrankHn, 5/. To Anne
Wilson, my goddaughter, los. To the children of DanieU
Gibson, lOj. apiece. To the children of Thomas Fawkner,
los, apiece. To the children of Raiph Greene, loj. apiece.
To Henry, Mary and Anthony Workman, lOf. apiece. To
Thomas, Joan and Richard Workman, los, apiece. To Joan

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and Jane Francklin, ior. apiece. To John and Francis
Watson, lOJ. apiece. To William FrankHn, the elder, 40J.
To Darin Gibson, 40r. Tothe poor ofthe town, lOj. To
Alice Francklin, whom I make executor, [sic] the rest of my
goods. To Richard Franklin, lOi. Witnesses — Richard Wilson;
John Cloo (his mark).
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 309.]
25 April, 1653. I Francis Robinson, of Dike in the parish
of Bourne, carpenter, sick. To my son Simon Robinson, of
Northwitham, my freehold land in Gunbie feild, now in his
possession, to him and his heirs male of his body, and for want
of such issue, to my son Mathew Robinson, and the heirs male
of his bodv, the aforesaid land, and for want of such heirs, to
the right heirs male of me the said Francis Robinson for ever.
To my son Mathew Robinson, of Dike, one close of pasture
being mv own freehold, situated in Corbie feild, commonly
called 'Wood-close, now in the tenure of John Tebb of
Swaifeild, to him and his heirs male of his body, and for want
of such issue, to my son Simon Robinson, and his heirs male,
the aforesaid close, and for want of such issue, to the right
heirs of me the said Francis Robinson for ever. To my said
son Simon Robinson, 17/., a debt due to me from John
Broughton, of Northwitham, the elder, and John Broughton
his son ; 17/., a debt due to me from Mark Line, of Coltes-
worth, and Zacharias Line, of Stanebye, by specialtie ; 8/.
due to me from John Hacket, of Stainesby, by specialtie. To
his daughter, Marie Robinson, 20f, To my son, Richard
Robinson 10/, To Richard Braunston, of Burton Cogles,
who married my daughter Margarett, lo-f. To his wife, 30f.
To their two children, Christopher and Anne, 2o.f. apiece. To
my son, Mathewe Robinson, whom I make executor, the rest
of my goods. To my son, Simon Robinson, one cow, one
lamb, etc. To my son, Mathewe Robinson. To my daughter,
Margaret Braunston, lOf. Witnesses — Henry Abbott (his
mark) ; Brian Belton (his mark) ; John Mickehon (his mark) ;
Richard Arnold.
Proved at Westminster, 29 June, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 301.]
4 February, 1652-3. I Samuel Rowse, of Boston, chandler,
sick. To my unborn child 100/, at 21 years. To Hellen
my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Thomas Young ; Thomas Cosin.
Proved at Westminster,i5 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^ executrix.
[Brent 303,] (To be continued)

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15 October, 1652. I Robert Saunderson, of Ashbye cum
Fenby, yeoman. My body to be buried in the church of
Ashbye. To George Saunderson, my eldest son, 20J. To
Francis Saunderson, my third son, 2oy. To Christopher
Saunderson, 115/. and all my land in Tetney. To Thomas
Saunderson, my youngest son, 40/. which he hath. To
Thomas Crosse, my grandchild, 15/. at 21 years. To Alice,
my younger daughter, 50/. To Richard Hardie, my grand
child, 15/. at 21 years. To Ralph Levite, clerk, 20r. if he be
alive at mv decease. To John Saunderson, my kinsman, in
county Lancaster, 3/. bs, Sd, due unto him. To William
Saunderson, mv kinsman, 5/, if he be living at mv decease. To
the poor of Ashbve cum Fenby, zos. To the poor of Graine-
thorpe, I Of. To my daughter, AHce Hardie. To Robert
Saunderson, mv second son, whom I make executor, the rest of
mv goods. Witnesses — Robert Somerscales ; Tristram Allison
(his mark).
Proved at Westminster, [blank] May, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 299.]
10 August, 1652. I Leonard Sawer, of Moulton, husband
man, sick. To Elianor Sawer, my daughter, 60/. at 21 years,
my wife to keep the aforesaid money until my said daughter
come of age, but if she, my wife, marry before that time then
the said money shall be paid into the hands of John Cocke,
junior, and Robert Eachard. To Catharine, my wife, whom I
make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Edmunde
AnceU ; Richard Seaman ; the mark of Richard FiUingham ;
WilHam Abraham.
Proved at Westminster, 10 August, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 302.]
23 September, 1652. I Robert Scamon, of Barton upon
Humber, labourer, weak. My body to be buried in the
churchyard of St Peters of Barton. To Mary my daughter,
10/. at 21 years or marriage. If she die before the days
aforesaid then to George Seaman, my brother, the aforesaid
10/. To my mother, Jane Scamon, zos, and 2 strikes of
Mishildyne. To my brother, George Seaman, SJ., etc. To
my niece, AUce Skelton, one ewe and one lamb. To my
niece, Alice Cooper, one lamb. To the two children of my
brother, Robert Skelton, George and Jane, 2f. bd. apiece. To
Anne mv wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — PhiUipp Turner, gentleman, Anthony Hall.

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Witnesses — William Taller (his mark) ; William England
(his mark) ; John Atkinson.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 305.]
12 April, 1650. I Thomas Schochie, of Boston, batchellor.
To my brother, Robert Schochie, 150/. to be laid forth in land
for him and his heirs for ever, to be entailed on the name
Scochie, as long as any shall be found on that name, and for want
thereof, to go to the nearest aUiance by consanguinity, the
land aforesaid to be bought as near Dockdike as mav be. To
mv sister, Alice Schochie, 40/. to be put forth for her use so long
as she shall live, and at her death go to the heirs of her body
lawfully begotten, and for want of such heirs, to go the heirs
of Robert Schochie our brother. To my sister, Jaen Schochie,
100/. at 21 years or marriage. To my cousin, mr Mathew
Harrison, his wife, my cousin Robert Harison, and my cousin
Elizabeth Harison, each of them a gold ring worth 20J. To
the poor ot Dockdike, Chappillhill, Glentworth, the close of
Lincoln, and Boston 40-f. [to each place]. My cousin, mr Mat'hew
Harrison, to pay me all the money he oweth ; also what shall
appear to be due to me for the half profit between him and me,
or 310/. which several writings between us doth declare. To
my brother, Robert Schochie, my clothes. To my uncle,
Robert Schochie, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods.
If he die before me, I make mv cousin, William Schochie, my
executor, and I give unto my executor, 10/. Supervisors — my
cousin, mr Thomas Dickeson, a gold ring worth zos., Robert
Burne, of Lincoln, a gold ring worth 20J, Witnesses —
Robert Harrison ; Richard [blank].
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executor, Robert Schochie, [Brent 304.]
17 Mav, 1652. I George Scholey e, of Wigtaffe in the
partes of Holland, husbandman, sicke. To Jone Rositer, my
servant, bedstead, etc, and 20s. To WiUiam Rostall, lO-f, etc.
To Frances his wife, my bible or xs. To his daughter Mary,
zos. at 18 years. To Jane West, late daughter of John West,
of Wigtoft, deceased, los. To everyone of Danyell Scholey's
children, x^, apeece. To John Huntant's children, xijd,
apeece. To Thomas Tomlinson, of Wigtoft, To John
Gantle, of Brothetoffe, To DanyeU Scholeys, of Sutterton,
my kinsman, whom I make executor, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — John Huntants (his marke) ; Dorothy
Huntants (hir marke) ; Thomas Bourrough.
Proved [blank], 1653, by the executor. [Brent 315.]

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18 February, 1652-3. I Robert Scoley, of Pinchbecke,
Sherman, sick. To Robert the son, and Elizabeth the daughter,
of Robert Scoley, 5/. each at 21 years. To WilHam and
Robert Awcocke 8/. each at 21 years. To William, Thomas,
Isbell, and Judith Clarke, the children of William Clarke, zos.
apiece at 21 years. To my daughter, Elizabeth Clarke's
unborn child, if it be a son, 5/. at 21 years, but if a daughter,
3/. DJ, 8d, at 21 years. To John, Joanna, and Elizabeth
Awcocke, the children of William Awcocke, 20f. apiece at 21
years. To Roger Awcocke, the son of Thomas Awcocke, 20-f.
at 21 years. To Anne and Isabel Awcocke, the children of
Thomas Awcocke, 5J. apiece at 21 years. To John Awcocke,
my son in law, 15^. etc. To Margarett Lambert, my
goddaughter, 5s. To Elizabeth Shredd, 2s, To Robert
Scholey my son, and William Clarke mv son in law, whom I
make executors, the rest of my goods. My executors shall
maintain William Awcocke and Robert Awcocke, the sons of
William Awcocke, late of Pinchbecke, deceased, until they
attain 16 years, etc., and to bring them up at school two vears.
Witnesses — William Marrott ; Anthonv Birkes (his mark) ;
William Smith (his mark) ; William Harvie.
Proved at Westminster, 27 June, 1653, by the executors.
[Brent 89,]
22 January, 1651-2. Memorandum, George Selbie, late
of Goxhill, yeoman, sick. To George Selby his son, 60/.
which was owing him from William Folding, of Goxhill, his
son in law ; 5/. in the hands of Thomas Serjeant ; 3/, in the
hands of Hugh Cooke ; 2/, in the hands of Robert Winship ;
all his sheep; 18 quarters of old beans; 35 quarters of barley
which is at Barton ; 5 quarters of barley ; 4 oxen and two
steers ; all the cattle he bought of Robert Boothby, of
Worletby. To his said son and Suzanna his wife, equally
between them, all his horses, mares, and foals, thirty in
number. To his son, fodder to keep his cattle until May day ;
all his wheat at Northend, except 4 quarters for his wife ; all
his own land, tilled and sown ; money for 18 quarters of old
malt. To Hester Hall, 20/. paid by the said George. To
John Selbies children. To Suzanna, his wife, whom hc made
executrix, the rest of his goods.
Proved bv sentence, 19 July, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 207.]
19 December, 1652. I Thomas Shadworth, of Mumby
ChappeU, yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the chapel
yard of Mumby. To my wife Mary, a lease purchased of mr

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Robert Christopher, esq., being a cottage and ten acres of
pasture and land arable, if it happen mv wife may not enjoy
the aforesaid lease by thc free consent of the chief lord thereof,
then mv executor shall take it into his custody and pay unto
my said wife, 10/. ; the profit of the cottage and 17 acres of
pasture and land arable belonging to the same in Hogsthorpp
and Willoughby, being late the lands of the Queens Majestic
late of England ; all the household goods that were her own
before I married her, etc. To Elizabeth Shadworth, my
daughter. To Anne Shadworth, mv voungest daughter.
Marv my wife shall maintain and provide for my aforesaid
daughter, Anne Shadworth, and her own son and my son in
law, John Clarke, during both their nonages and minorities ;
the portion of the said John Clarke shall be paid into her
hands, in consideration of his maintenance, which is 30/.,
provided his uncle, Christopher Langthorne, will return unto
my executors the bond wherein I stand bound for the paving of
the same portion. To Mary Smith, my daughter, 12^. To
John Clarke, i2d. To everyone of my grandchildren, izd,
at 21 years. To thc poor of our Chappell, 3/. 4^. To Mary
my wife, and Elizabeth and Anne my two daughters, the rest
of my goods. Executor — Robert Shadworth, my son.
Supervisors — my brother in law, Christopher Longthorne,
Willyam Spelkes. Witnesses — William Spelkes ; Christopher
Longthorne. Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, by the executor
[Brent 308.]
14 April, 1650. I Edward Sharpe, of Laughton, labourer,
sick. To my three daughters, Margarett, Elsabeth, and Anne,
40f. apiece at 14 years. To Margaret my daughter. To
Elsabeth and Anne my two daughters. To my wife, whom I
make executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — Robert
Sharpe, my brother, Robert Lion, [blank] Waite, Witnesses —
Robert Lion (mark) ; John Wake ; Robert Sharpe ; Richard
Shovin (mark).
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executrix, Anne Sharpe, [Brent 305,]
29 June, 1653, I John Sharpe, of Bennington, yeoman,
sick. To Susan WUderton, my kinswoman, 10/. To Joane
Smith, 3 strikes of bariey. To Thomas Whitt, of Bennington,
one bushel of barley. To Elizabeth Buntinge, one bushel of
barley. To John Smith, my godson, one ewe hoo-. To
everyone of my godchildren, I/. To Simon Westerne. To
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Leverton, one seame of barley. To threescore of the poorest
people of Bennington and Leverton, 20s. To Margarett mv
wife, my house and all my land in Bennington and Leverton,
for the term of 4 years ; and also pay 20J. every year during
the said term for the learning of John Pickeringe, my kinsman.
If my wife marry during the said" term, then I give to John
Pickering, my kinsman, the said house and lands in Bennington,
to him and his heirs for ever. To my unborn child, if I have
one, all my lands in Bennington and Leverton at 16 vears.
To Robert Pickeringe, my kinsman, the eldest son of George
Pickeringe, my house and 3 rood of hemp ground in Leake,
and four acres one rood of arable land in Leverton, in a field
caUed Haver-new land, which I purchased of John Dowse and
Edward Hughbod, after my wife's decease to him aud his heirs
for ever. To Robert Pickeringe, my kinsman, one ridge of
land arable in Leverton, between the lands of Henry Knappe
towards the north, and two ridges of my own towards the
south, which I purchased of Thomas Parvin, and for him to
enter of it at the term of four years, to him and his heirs for
ever. To Joseph Pickeringe, my kinsman, the other two
ridges of land arable, which I purchased of Thomas Parvin, to
enter of it at the term of four years, to him and his heirs for ever.
To Elizabeth Pickeringe, my kinswoman, the daughter of
George Pickeringe, five roods of arable land in Leverton, which
I purchased of William Browne, to enter of it at the term of
four years, to her and heirs her for ever. To John Wilderton, my
kinsman, son of Thomas Wilderton, five roods of the arable
land that I purchased of James Clay, in Leverton, which doth
suit and service unto the chief lord of Bennington, and payeth
^d. per acre to enter of it when he shall accomplish 22 years,
to him and his heirs for ever. To Simon Wilderton, my
kinsman, two acres of Ingg-ground in Leverton Ingg, which I
purchased of mr Richard FVisknev, to enter of it when he
shall accomplish 22 vears, to him and his heirs for ever. To
Morice Wilderton, my kinsman, two acres of Ingg-ground
in Leverton Ingg, which I purchased of William Sawer, and
to enter of it when he shall accomplish 22 years, to him and
his heirs for ever. To John Pickeringe, my kinsman, five.
roods of arable land in Leverton, being half of the two-and-a-
half acres that I purchased of James Clay, and to enter of it at the
term of four years, to him and his heirs for ever. The land I
have given unto my kinsmen, Wilderton's children, my wife
shall have it in her disposing after the term of four years, until
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2S, 6d, in the year, until they accomplish 22 years. To
Margaret my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — John Kelsey, Robert Megsonne.
Witnesses — IVlarv Megson (her mark) ; Richard Joyce (his
mark); Richard Walls.
Proved 7 September, 1653, by reUct Margaret. [Brent 312.]
10 August, 1652. I George Shendolbe, of Normanbe,
husbandman. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Stow. To my daughters, Susan, Bridgitt, and Mary is, each.
To rny sons John and Robert Cooke is, each. To my son
Peter HoUan, i stock of bees. To my sons George, Richard
and John, one stock of bees each. To my wife Katherin,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Thomas Pindar ; Anthony Sowby (mark) ; Robert Pinder.
Proved at 'Westminster, 13 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executrix. [Brent 308.]
21 February, 1652-3. George Simpson, of Great Grimsby,
My body to be buried in the churchyard of St James, To mv
wife Elizabeth, my dwelling house with orchard. To mv son
Richard Simpson, all my work-tools. To my said wife, the
rest of tny goods, to dispose as she pleases to my children.
Witnesses — Paul Willett, clerk ; Prudence WiUett.
4 July, 1653, a commission issued to Elizabeth Simpson the
relict of the said deceased. [Brent 307.]
2 December, 1642. I, NathanieU Simpson, of Sotbv,
husbandman. To my cousin, Richard Sotby, ten ewes. To
Mathew Beech, ten ewes. To Miles Wright, ten ewe hogs.
To his daughter, Sara Wright, one ewe hog. To Brudnall
Tompson, four ewes. To Thomas Atkin, one ewe. To
Hellen Serle, my servant, one ewe, etc. To Katherine Berch,
my goddaughter, one ewe. To my cousin, Bridgett Burnett,
5f. To my godson, Robert Taylor, izd. To Christine
Bradshaw, izd. To mv godson, Robert Moses, izd. To
Nathan Lodkin, izd. To Katharine Gregg, 5J. To mr
Baker 51. To Robert Gregg, 5f. To mr Gate 5J.,
To Thomas Thompson, son of Robert Thompson,
15/., which was formerly given unto him. To the said
Thompson, the rest of my goods for his maintenance until he
attain 21 years, when he shall receive all the moneys arising
out of my estate. If he die before 21 years, then out of the
said estate — to Richard Smith, 20/, ; to BrudenaU Thompson,
10/. ; to Katherine Beech, 5/, ; to my executors, the remainder
equaUy between them. To my cousin, John Simpson, 30/.,

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and to Mathew Beetch, 61, 6s, Sd,, whom I make mv executors.
Witnesses — Langley Gace ; Anne Gregg ; Alice Beetch.
27 June, 1653, a commission issued unto BrudenaU
Thomson, nephew and general legatee of the said deceased, for
that the two executors named died before they took upon them
the execution of the said wiU. [Brent 65.]
The last day of February, 1652-3. I Richard Simpson, of
Freeston, husbandman, sick. To my son, Willyam Simpson,
my brown cow. To his two children, 2 sheeder sheepe hoggs.
To my grandchild, Nehemiah Hubbard, one sheep hog.
To Anne my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of mV
goods. Witnesses — Thomas Fvdell ; Anne Morfoote (her
mark) ; Elizabeth Wakefeild (her mark).
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, bv the
executrix. [Brent 307.]
18 July, 1653. I Robert Simpson, of Sutterton in the parts
of HoUand, husbandman, sick. My body to be buried in the
churchyard of Sutterton. To Margartt Swann, wife of
WiUyam Swann. To WiUvam Swann. To John Swann, one
ewe and one lamb. To John Willvson. To WiUyam
Willyson, one ewe and two lambs. To Katherine Reuies
daughter, one ewe and one lamb. To Prudence Morrice. To
WiUyam Pigott. To Mary MicheU. To Sarah Wilkinson,
my maid servant, whom I make executrix the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Willyam Chamberlaine ; Mary Hartely ( her mark).
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 309.]
26 September, 1648. I Bridgett Skinner, ofThorntonColedge,
widow, sick. To the poor of the parishes where my lands lie,
10/. To my younger son, Ciriack Skynner, and his heirs and
assigns for ever, ali my messuages, cottages, lands, etc., in
Skitter and Easthalton, which I purchased of William Booth,
clerk, John Booth, gentleman, and Thomas Gartholme ; also
aU my goods unbequeathed. To Edward Skynner, esq., my
eldest son and heir apparent, and to his wife, 40s, apiece for
rings. To my son William Skynner, 20/. for a horse. To
my daughter, Theophila, and her husband, and children,
and to my daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband and children,
everyone of them zos, to buy them rings. To my said
younger son Ciriack, whom I make executor the rest of my
goods. I gave mv son, William Skinner, this year, on January

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8, 500/. for his portion, though he was and is most undutiful
to me his mother. Witnesses — William Tupholme ; Elizabeth
Mason ; Nathaniel Weslyd.
Proved at Westminster, 18 June, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 90.]
10 August, [blanki], Thomas Slater, of Little Panton. To
my eldest son, Richard Slater, 5/. To my son, Marke Slater,
5/. To my eldest daughter, Dorothye Slater, one cow. To
every one of her children, one sheep. To my daughter Anne,
one cow. To everyone ot her children, one sheep. To my
daughter Millesent, one cow. To everyone of her children,
one sheep. To Elizabeth my wife, all mv household goods,
and 3/. bs, Sd. To Elizabeth Hand, i-f. To Jane Armeson,
IS, To Jone Hand, 4d, To Anne Elsum, id. To everyone
of mv son Thomasses children, one sheep. Executor — my son
Thomas. Witnesses — WiUiam Goodsun (his mark) ; John
Ingrume ; Henry Ingrume.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executor. [Brent 311.]
20 March, 1652-3. I John Sleighholme, of Sleford, tanner.
To Katherin Slightholme, my daughter, 80/. ; also 20/. To
Susan Sleightholme, my youngest daughter, 60/., etc. To
Katherin and Susan my said daughters, the house wherein
John Waight now liveth, for their Hves, and after to mv
executor the aforesaid house. To Joseph Sleightholme, ' my
son, 100/. To Robert Sleighton, my son, los. To Frances
Sleightholme, my grandchild, 10/. at 21 years or marriage.
To Elizabeth and Mary Sleightholme, my grandchild, loj.
apiece. To my son Lancelott Sleightholme, my house and land
in Sleford, wherin I now live ; the house in Westgate ; my
house and lands in Asgarby, and all mv other houses and lands
whatsoever in Sleford (except the house which I have formerly
given to my son Joseph, wherein John Garner liveth), to him
and his heirs, and for want of such heirs, to Joseph
Sleightholme and his heirs. To mr John Tilson, 20f. for a
ring. To Christopher Sutton, los. To my son Lancelott,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
John Tilson ; Christopher Sutton (mark).
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 303.] (To be continued)

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6 December, 1652. — I Robert Smithson, of Stixwold, hus
bandman, weak. To my wife Dorcas, one moiety of aU mv goods.
To my four children, Elen, Sarah, Robert, and Richard, to be
equally divided, the other moiety, at 20 years. Executrix 
my said wife. Overseers — John Taylor, mv brother in law,
Henry Tokin, my brother in law. Witnesses — WiUiam
Wilson ; William Lound.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 309.]
13 September, 1652. I John Smyth, of Wayth, yeoman,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Wayth.
To Mary Maxon, of Grimsby, my sister, 6^. Sd, yearly. To
Thomas Smyth, of Marshchaple. To Thomas Smvth, of
Northcoates. To WiUyam Smyth, of Brigsley. Ta Anne
Potts, of Grimsby, ij. To Katherin Bamton,' 2j. bd. To
the poor of Wayth, 6.f. Sd, To each of my servants, izd,
apiece. To mr Gibbon, 3^. 4^?. To Francis Smvth, my
wife, aU my lands in Wayth, Ashby cum P^enbv, and Brigeslev,
during her Hfe, if she continue a widow; if she marry, she
shall pay to John Fridelington, of Barnseby,i for the education
ofhis children, 8/. per annum. After the death of Frances,
my wife, I give to John Fridelington, son of Fridleington, of
Barnolsey,* and his heirs for ever, all my lands and tenements
aforesaid. If the said John Fridelington, the vounger, die
without issue, then to George Fridleington, the son of John
Fridleington aforesaid, and his heirs for ever, the aforesaid
premises. If the said John and George Fridleington die
without issue then to Jane Fridleton, my daughter, and her
heirs for ever, the aforesaid land. To Frances Smith, my wife,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisor —
John Fridlington, my son in law. Witnesses — Peter Gibbon,
clerk ; Edward Thompson.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 303.]
18 January, 1652-3. I Thomas Spooner, of Friskney, yeoman,
sick. To Christopher Spooner, my son, the lease which I am
to enter upon from mr John Boateman, by the right of Anne
his wife, when it falls, as by the said lease appears ; eighty
sheep out of Hartes March and the neere March ; one bay
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mare, and a bay fiUey ; the two steers which I bought of
Widow Walesby, and two buriings ; five oak trees, etc. To
Thomas Spooner, my son, 60 sheep, one cow, one quye, two
burUngs, one steer, one quye, one fiUey, one bay fiUey, five
oak trees, etc. ; and 30/. at 21 years. To John Dandy, my
son in law, 30 yewes, 10 hogs, 10 sheeder hogs; two fiUies
and their foals, two cows, one quye, one black quye, two
burlings, within 3 months after my decease, in case his wife
live so long, otherwise to redound to my two sons at the time
aforesaid, but in case his wife die, but her unborn child live,
the goods aforesaid to be priced, and the money paid unto the
child at 21 vears ; but in case it die before that, it shall redound
to my two sons equally between them. To the two children of
my son Robert Holland, 505. apiece at 21 years. To my
kinsman, WilHam Holland, 3/. at 21 years. To my kins
woman, Elizabeth Bainebridge, 3/, at 21 years. To Sarah
Wilbie, one cow. To my daughter, Suzanna Holland, 5*.
To Edward Wilbie, my son in law, one tup which he now
hath and three yewes. To everyone of my brother Spooner's
children, a sheeder hog. To everyone of my brother Claye's
children a sheeder hog. To everyone of my brother Linn's
children a sheeder hog. To John Emerson, my man, lOf.
To Marv Browne, my maidservant, a sheeder hog worth 5-f.
To AHce Bainbridge, my sister, 135. 4^/. to be paid to her
yearly for her life by Mary my wife ; 6f . Sd, for the same
time by mv two sons, Christopher and Thomas Spooner. To
the poor of Friskne, I OJ, To my wife Mary, whom 1 make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — my brother,
Christopher Spooner, my son, Robert HoUand, my brother,
Anthony Clay. Witnesses — Robert Holland ; John Dandye.
Proved at Westminster, 9 June, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 89.]
11 August, 1 65 1. Reynold Spoore, of Caister. To my
eldest son, John Spoore, two heifers and one horse. To mv
wife, and my children, the rest of my goods, in equal portions.
Executrix — my wife. Witnesses — ^John Carr ; John Wake ;
Robert Baker.
Proved at Westminster, 6 May, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 300.]
26 February, 1652-3. I James Standley, of Haddington,
husbandman, sick. To John Standley, my son, 22/., etc., at
21 years. To Anne Standley, my daughter, 18/., etc., at 21

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years. If either of my children die before 21 vears, they shall
be each others heir. If both die then I give to mv brother
Watts children, of Bronston, i/. each. To Jane Standley, my
wife, whom 1 make executrix, the rest of mv goods. Wit
nesses — John Hales ; Chrisdan Read (her mark).
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 313.]
8 June, 1653. I Frauncis Stevens, of Morton, wheele-
wright, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Morton. To Frauncis Stevens, my son, 13/. 6^. Sd, at 21
years. If my said son die before 21 vears, the said portion
shall be paid unto Alice my wife; if she be not living, to his
next heir, or to whom he shall bequeath it. If mv wife marrv
again, she shall pay unto my said son, bl, 13J, 4d. To Alice
my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of mv goods.
Supervisors — Robert Speed, of Inthorpe in the parish of
Tymwell, co. Rutland, husbandman, Clement Gibson, of
Leeton, in the said county, taylour. Witnesses — Richard
Moore; Robert Speed; Francis Lawrencie; Clement Gibsonne,
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executrix, [Brent 310,]
19 November, 1652. I Anthonie StiU, of Leake, yeoman,
weak. To my daughter Ruth. To mv son, John Still, 10/.
at 24 years. To my son, Anthonie Still, 10/, which is now in
the hands of William Page, my son in law, at 21 years. To
my son, WiUiam Page. To John Halbeige. To my wife,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
WiUiam Garner ; Henry Knapp ; WilHam Page, (his mark).
13 June, 1653, a commission issued to Ruth StiU, daughter
of Prudence Still, while she lived, relict and executrix.
[Brent 301.]
6 December, 1651, I WilHam SdU, of Grantham, tanner,
sick, Mv body to be buried in the churchyard of Grantham.
To Edward Still, son ot Edward Still, of Grantham, 10/, To
my brother Edward StiU's wife's unborn child, 10/.; if the
child die, then to their next child, the aforesaid 10/. ; if it do
not Hve, to Edward StiU, the younger, his heirs and assigns,
the aforesaid 10/. To James Pearson, the son of James
Pearson, of Grantham, my brother in law, 10/. To rny
brother James Pearson's wife's unborn child, lo/. j if it die,

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then to their next child ; if it die also, then to the aforesaid
James Pearson, the younger, his heirs and assigns. To my
mother Still, the rest of my goods. [Signed by] William StiU,
son of Edward StiU, tanner, deceased. Witnesses— John
Fearan ; Henry Humes (his mark) ; Elizabeth Litle (her
mark) ; Thomas Darker.
Memorandum, executrix — Anne Still, his mother. Wit
nesses — as aforesaid.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 305.]
21 February, 1652-3. I John Stockes, of Willoughby,
husbandman, weak. To my daughter, Ann Stockes, 60/. at
21 years or within half a year of marriage, etc To my wife,
Alice Stocks, and my son, Gerrard Stocks, whom I make my
executors, the remainder of my whole estate. Supervisors —
my brethren, Thomas Stocks, of Normanby, Thomas Robinson,
of Saxbv, John Hatfeild, of Spredlinton. Witnesses — George
Cuthbert ; Thomas Cram (his mark).
Proved at Westminter, 13 September, 1653, by the
executors. [Brent 308.]
24 Mav, 1652, I John Straw, of Welton, husbandman,
weak. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Welton.
To Elizabeth Strawe, my daughter. To mv daughter Mary,
5/. at 21 years. To my eldest son, 5/. at 21 vears. To my
sons George and Walter, 5/, each at 2 1 years. To Mathew
Clarke, my servant, i.f. To Margarett mv wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Willyam
Jackson ; Mary Chambers (her mark).
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 309.]
6 October, 1652. Memorandum, John Stubbs, of Fishtoft,
taylor, sick. To his daughter Rose, 20^. etc To his son
Robert, so much monev as will serve to put him an apprentice,
provided it should not exceed bl,, and that his mother in law
should put him forth with the said money. To Mary Stubbs,
his wife, whom he made executrix, the rest of his goods. To
his other two children which he had by her, that is to say, his
son Thomas, and his daughter Sarah, to be provided for
according to the discretion of his said wife. Witnesses — Mr
Edward Hales, minister of Fishtoft ; Mary Stubbs, (her mark).

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Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 309.]
I April, 1 65 1. I Elizabeth Sturman, of Sutton St James in
the parts of Holland, widow, of good health. My body to be
buried in the chapel or chapel yard of Sutton St James. To
the poor of Sutton St James 3'j. 4^. To the minister of St
James, 31. 4^. To John Drew, my son's daughter's eldest
son, 30/. at 16 years, to be in my son John Gainsbie's hand ;
and if he die before 21 years, then to his brother, Jasper Drew ;
and if they both die before 21 years, then to their mother,
Elizabeth Damett. To Jasper Drew, my son's daughter's second
son, 15/. at 21 years, and his father in law, and Charles Damitt,
to have the use of it ; and if he die before 21 years, then to his
brother John Drew ; and if they both die before 21 years, then
to their mother. To Aide Damett, my son's eldest daughter's
daughter, 15/. at 21 years, to be paid into Charles Damett, her
father's hand. To Isabel Gainsbie, my son's youngest daughter,
one cottage wherein I now dwell, and one acre of land copyhold,
to her and her heirs for ever; all my household stuff within the said
house, etc. ; five acres of pasture, being freehold and coppyhold
land, lying near the geate in Sutton St James to her and her heirs
for ever. To my son John Gainsbie, three acres of copvhold
land, one parcel lying in brodegate and the other parcel lying
in Southgate in Sutton St James, to him and his heirs for ever.
To Mary Trigg, the daughter of James Trigg, 5/. at 21 years.
If she die before 2i years, then to fall to her younger sister,
Anne Trigg. To Anne Trigg, the daughter of James Trigg,
5/. at 21 years. If she die before 21 vears, then to fall to her
eldest sister Mary. To Charles Damitt, one filly foal. To
my son John Gainsbie,^ whom I make executor the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — Charles Damett, my son's son in law,
2s. 4d., John James, junior, 3J. 4d. I have given surrender of
all my lands according to the use of this my will, into the
hands of John James, senior, being tenant of the several manors.
Witnesses — John Tompson (his mark) ; Robert Skrimshaw
(his mark) ; John James, junior.
Proved at Westminster, 14 .September, 1653, by thc
executor. [Brent 313.]
^ Or ' Ganisbie.' It might be either. The dot is over the third minim but
dots are very seldora exactly over the ' i,' generally a little to the right. The dot
for the second ' i ' comes over the ' e. '

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5 June, 1653. James Swifte, of Blyton, weak. To my
sister, Rebeccah Swift, 20/. To Simon Robert's eldest son,
lOJ. To Mary Perkins, sister to Simon Roberts, her eldest
child, los. To John Smith, son of Thomas Smith, of Elsom,
a foale, stoping the los. I borrowed ofthe said Thomas Smith.
To my sister Anne Houlme's child, my black filly, stopping
the monev I owe its parents. To Mary Swift, my brother
William Swifts daughter, mv gray mare. To my mother,
Margarett Smith [sic], whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Isaack Tomlinson, Richard FiUingham.
To John Smith, mv great bible.
Proved at Westminster, 20 September, 1653, by Margarett
Swift [hV], the executrix. [Brent 311.]
20 February, 1652-3. I John Tarrie, of Picklebecke in the
parish of Billingav, yeoman, weak. To mv son, John Tarrye,
10/., to be paid into the hands of Robert Tarrve and Christopher
Tarrve, my nephews, whom I appoint guardians of my children
that is John and Silina Tarrve. To mv said son, all my rents
in Swineshead, the guardians to hold them for him until he
attain 21 vears ; 30/. now in reversion, after the death of Jane
Johnson, wife now of Christopher Johnson, of Frampton in the
parts of Holland, yeoman, which said monev is now in the
hands of Thomas Graves, and Zacharias Storkes, of Wibberton
in Holland ; one bed, etc. To my daughter Silina Tarrye,
80/. To mv said son and daughter, all the rest of my goods at
mv son John's house at Frampton, and at one Peter GoUins
house at Frampton Roods, equally between them, when my
son attain 21 years and mv daughter 18 vears. To mv
daughter Silina 30/., now in reversion, after the death of the
aforesaid Jane Johnson, as is aforesaid. To my son John
Tarrye. To my executrix, my rents for my lands in Frampton,
and Kerton, the house at Kerton holm excepted, until my son
attain 21 years. She paying to mv sister Marv Cakes, of
Swineshead, los. yearly out of the said house rent before
excepted. To my said executrix, 20/. vearlv towards the
upbringing of my children, paid by the guardians. To my
cousin, Christopher Tarrve, two ewes and two lambs. To
my cousin, Frizwood, 10s. To Thomas Knight, one ewe and
one lamb. To Anne Stayneton, one ewe and one lamb. To
my sister, Mary Cakes, i of . If my said children both die before
age, their heirs shall give to my sister, Marv Cakes, 20/. To
my wife's two sons, that is, Thomas and John GUI, either of
them 50J. To John Smith, and his wife, every half vear 5J.

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SO long as my children continue there at learning. To John
Smith, io;. To EUenor my wife, whom I make executrix,
the rest of my goods. Supervisors — the aforesaid Robert
Tarrye, and the aforesaid Christopher Tarrve. Witnesses —
John Smith ; William Burrell's (mark) ; Christopher Tarrye ;
John GiU,
Proved i June, 1653, by the executrix. [Brent 301,]
24 May, 1 649. I John Taylour, of Waineflett St Maries, yeo
man, sick. To Susan mv wife, the house etc. with the ground
adjoining, and after her decease to my son WilHam and his
heirs for ever. To Susan my wife, 10/. per annum for five
years in the hands of Edmond Cottam ; three milch kine, one
gray mare and a foal ; twcntv-four ewes and one tuppe, to be
drawn out ofthe grounds about the house, six ewe lambs, she
to have as much ground of Sir Robert Barkham's land as shall
sufficientlv keep all these goods with the help of her own lands ;
aU my household stuff. To John Gutherson and his wife, 10/.
each. To their four children John, Isaac, Jacob, and Anthony
Gootherson, 10/. each at 21 vears. To Elizabeth Tinslev,
my daughter, 10/, To Benjamin and Joseph Tinslev, her
sons, 10/. each. To Peter Tinslev, her son, 10/. at 16 years.
To Anne Tinsley, her daughter, lo/.at 16 years. To John
Leeman, son of Thomas Leeman, my son in law, 10/ at 21
years. To Sarah Leeman, daughter of the said Thomas, 10/.
To Elizabeth Leeman, daughter ofthe said Thomas 10/. at 18
years. To Thomas Leeman, son of the said Thomas, 10/. at
21 years; one cow now in the hands of my son William
Taylor. To WiUiam Taylor, son of Thomas Taylor, my
brother, 3/ To Anne Taylor, his sister, 3/. To Catharine
Derricke, my sister, 3/. To her three children, to wit, John,
Alice and Elizabeth, each one 40s. apiece. To Elizabeth
Lownsdall, my kinswoman, 20f. To her two children, lOf..
apiece. To Frances Baxter, sister to Elizabeth Lownsdall, 20J,
To Robert and Rose Lownsdall, 10;. each. To Isaac Blacketh,
and Marie his sister, 20-f. each. To John Taylor, my brother,
20^. To Edmond Cattnam, two zos. pieces. To George
Cottnam, his son, zos. To William Wilson, mv kinsman,
and Elizabeth his sister, zos. each. To Nicholas Burkett, and
John his son, 5^. each and one lamb each. To Elizabeth [sic]
Tavlor, my son, 5/. To each ofhis children, 10/. apiece at 18
years. To the poor of Wainflett St Marie, 2/., Wainflett All
Saints, 20;., Friskney, ll., and Northolme, 6f. Sd. To WiUiam
Taylor, my son, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods.
Supervisor — Edmund Cottnam.

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Memorandum, to Sarah Leeman. Witness — Robert
Thorneley. To the unborn child of my daughter Grace, lo/. To
John Derricke, i/. To William Taylor, 2/. To Anne Taylor,
2/. To WiUiam Wilson, 2/. To Edmund Cottnam, and
George Cottnam, at the payment of every annuity, 51.
Proved at Westminster, 28 June, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 302.]
4 December, 1652. Robert Talor uttered these words in
the presence of Edward Stevenson and Thomas Barton, of
Thimbleby. . To his eldest son, at his mother's death, his land,
whilst she kept her a widow, she to have the hall, parlour, and
milk houses, and his eldest son to have all the rest of housing,
but if she marry, then she is to have no land nor house, but only
2/. yearly. To everyone of his three other sons, 40/. apiece at
21 years. The son which is to be prenticed with William
Talor, his master, is to have 20/. in his hands till he come forth
of his prenticeship, the use of the 20/. he is to have for learning
him his trade, and then he is to pay it back to his apprentice.
To my brother Richard, 10s, yearly. Executors — mv wife,
and my eldest son. Edward Stevenson, of Thimbleby, the
elder, and Thomas Tailor, my brother, to take bonds of the
executors for the paying of the children's portions. Witnesses —
Edward Stevenson ; Thomas Barton.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1 653, by the
executors. [Brent 308.]
13 December, 1652, Memorandum, Thomas Tayler, late
of the city of Lincoln, esq,, deceased. To mr Leon HoUing-
worth, 100/. To WilHam Taylr, 50/. To Robert Cooke,
50/. To Robert Boston, 40/. To Edward Lilly, 40/. To ,
Thomas Cooper, 20/. To WiUiam Thew, 50/. To mr
George Auton, 100/. To Edward Hussey, 100/. To
Augustine Smith, 40/. To mr Gatnop, his bill again of 40/.
To Luke Bolton, 50/. His keys to be delivered to the Lady
Elizabeth Hussey, his niece, after his death. To the said Lady
EHzabeth Hussey, his niece and heir apparent, the rest of his
goods, she to pay the aforesaid legacies. [A note repeating
the above mentioned legacies].
30 September, 1653, letters of administration issued to Dam
Elizabeth Hussey, niece of the said deceased. [Brent 207.]
(To be continued)

LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS. 209
8 July, 1652. I Thomas Teanbie, of Barton upon Humber,
yeoman, sick. To Anne Teanby, my mother, for her life, my
house in Barton aforesaid, where Henry Tripp now inhabitheth;
also 8/. yearly out of the whole plough land which I lately
bought of WiUiam Tripp; tour-and-a-half acres of land arable,
and one acre of meadow which was my fathers by license of
alienacion for thirty years, if she shall so long live. To my
said mother, all the household stuff she lately brought unto me,
etc. To my wife, for her life, my house in Barton wherein
Edward PhiUipson now liveth ; two acres of copyhold meadow
which was her father's for the term of 60 years. To my said
wife, after my mother's decease, the aforesaid four-and-a-half
acres of land arable and one acre of meadow for the term of
49 years ; also after my mother's decease my half plough land
until my son Thomas accomplish 21 years. To mv daughter
Frances, 50/. at 21 years or marriage; if she die before
receiving her portion, it shall be equaUy divided between my
son, Thomas Teanby, and my son in law, Richard Cliffe, or to
the survivor of them. To the said Richard Cliffe, during the
life of my mother, my aforesaid half plough lands ; and after the
death of my mother, and until my son Thomas accomplish 21
years, my said house wherein Henry Tripp dwelleth, and the
aforesaid plough land and meadow belonging to it, for the
bringing up of my said son Thomas in learning. To my
nephew, Thomas Teanebie, 26.f. which he owes me, and the
lease ofhis house I have of him, to pay John Winter what he
oweth him. To Isabel Thomlinson, all that she and her
husband owe me. To my sister, Mary Benington, 50-f. To
James Teanbie, 10s, To Robert Poynter's five children, lO-f.
apiece. To Thomas Dunderdale his six children 5^. apiece.
To Edward Law his four children 5.f. apiece. To mr
Pepper 20f. for his mortuary and preaching at my burial. To
mv household servants, izd, apiece. To my wife and the
aforesaid Richard Cliffe, whom I make executors, the rest of
my goods. Witnesses— ;-Thomas Ferris ; Robert Johnson ;
Anne Teanby (her mark).
Proved at Westminster, 30 June, 1653, by Elizabeth
Teanebie, one of the executors, power being reserved for
making a like grant to Richard Cliffe. [Brent 65.]
14 April, 1653. I WiUiam Tenney, of Lowth, tailor,
sick. My body to be buried in the parish church of Lowth.
To my daughter, Bettie Tenney, 30/. at 21 years or marriage.
To my sister,- Katherin Shott, 40;. To John RiggaU and

210 ABSTRACTS OF
Thomas RiggaU, my sons in law, 4/. each. To my wife,
Bettris Tennev, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — mv brother, Thomas Newton, Charles Kilborne.
Witnesses — Charles Kilborne ; John RiggaU.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1 653, by the
executrix. [Brent 309.]
2 March, 1652-3. I Richard Thomas in the parish of
Consbe, sick. To Willyam Jugg, I2f. To George Vesse,
for his boate and dayes 2f. bd. To my son, Richard Thomas,
one duble with all her materiall belonging unto her. To my
dauo-hter, Elizabeth Thomas, two quies. To Charles Harrison,
a quie calf. To my daughter Anne Thomas i-f. To [my
wife], Dorothy Thomas, whom I make executrix, the rest of
mv goods. 'Witnesses — George Laming (his mark) ; Richard
Hubbard. Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 304.]
I Mav, 1650. I [Thomas] Thompson of Southorpe,
grasier, sick. Mv bodv to be buried in the church or church
yard of Kirton. To Ellin Aistropp, my daughter, 10/. To
Thomas, Elizabeth, Jane, and Ellin, children of Robert
Aistropp and EUin, 10/. apiece, at 21 years. To Rebecca
Aistropp, mv grandchild, a cottage at Kerton, after the decease
of Margarett my wife ; and 20/. To my daughter Eliza'bcth,
10/. To Urian, Elizabeth, Thomas, and Richard, children of
Bryan Smith and Elizabeth my aforesaid daughter, 10/. apiece
at 21 years. To Bryan Smith, my son in law, my part of
corn in the field at Kirton and Southrope ; and all mv wains,
etc. To Robert Thompson, of StaUinbrough, my nephew,
bl, 13J. 4d, if he will give John Smierson a release ofthe third
part of a cottage, if not he shall have no benefit bv mv wiU.
To Sara Thomson, 10s, To Janes [sic] Lupton, mv nephew,
lOJ. yearly for four years. To the poor of Pilham, lOf.
Supervisors — Robert Aisthorpe, Brvan Smith. And there is
owing to me — out of the stock 126/.; from my cousins,
Thomas Thompson, of Houghton, 8/., WiUyam Potter, of
Gainsbrough, 9/. 13J. ; from Robert Smith, of Torksey, 4/.
Uf. ; from George Otter, il, 14s, ; there is half of the young
stock, and half of aU the sheep, four quees, a cow, and a bull,
which are Bryan Smith, my son in laws ; there is half of aU
the stock in the Fogg closes, which are Brvan Smiths ; there
is in the Chappell garth, between Bryan Smith and me, sixteen
milch cows. To Margarett my wife, whom I make executrix,

LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS. it I
the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Nicholas Smith ; WUliam
Wright, junior ; Robert Westmerland (his mark).
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, ^Y '^^
executrix. [Brent 309.]
24 December, 1652. I William Thorneton, of Gosberton,
husbandman. To my daughter, Mary Thorneton, 30/. at 21
years, etc ; one shaged quie burling, and one red quie burling,
which was Mathew Dawes. To my youngest son, Samuel
Thorneton, 40/. to be paid I August 1668, when he attains 18
vears. To mv son, Thomas Thorneton 80/. to be paid, 30/.
within one year after my decease, and 50/. at 21 vears. To
Anne Slight, 20/. in satisfaction of a portion given by James
Sleight her father's last will. To Rebecca SHght, 20/. as
aforesaid; both to receive 10/. at 14 years, and the other 10/. at
20 years. To Thomas Thorneton, 80/. at 20 years. To my
daughter, two cows. To Anne my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — John Williamson;
John Elvige. To Samuel Thorneton, my youngest son, 50/.
at 7 years, or the day of marriage of his mother. To ten
poor widows in Quadring, Gosberkirke, and Pinchbecke, 5J.
per town.
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, by the
executrix, [Brent 307.]
18 May, 1653, I Robert Thorpe, of Frampton in the parts
of Holland, yeoman, sick. To Robert Thorpe, my son, 40/ ;
30/, to be paid into the hands of Richard Norman, of Kirton,
yeoman, and Alexander Tooty of Frampton, yeoman, until he
attain eighteen years. If my said son die before eighteen
years, the said money, with increase, to return unto my
executor. Richard Norman and Alexander Tooty shaU receive
my said son Robert's rent of his land in Nottinghamshire, and
make up the sum 7/. a vear out of the increase of his portion,
and the same pav unto John Wisedale, of Kirton, yeoman,
whom I appoint guardian unto my said son, until he attain 14
years, for his education and upbringing at school. To my
brother, Anthony Thorpe, his three children, to wit, Anthony,
Bridgett, and Anne Thorpe, 40s. each at 21 years. To my
said brother and to his wife two strikes of rye and two strikes
of barley. To John Stokes, my servant, 6s, Sd, To my
sister, Ille Simson, her two children, to wit, Robert and Ille
Simson, to each of them, 40s, at 21 years. To Jane Bodenilua,
5s. To John Thorpe, my son, whom I make executor, the

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rest of mv goods. Witnesses — Anthony Clarke (his mark) ;
Willvam Hockinson (his mark).
Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executor. [Brent 306.]
24 January, 1652-3. I Elizabeth Tilson, of Gedney, widow,
sick. To mr Robert Tilson, my son, 5/., etc. To mrs
Kent, mv daughter, is., etc. To my son, John Tilson, is,, etc.
To mrs Webb, mv other daughter, los., etc. To my son,
Edward Tilson, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — Mordecai WiUiamson, John Bartboimew.
Witnesses — Elizabeth Webb ; Stephen Wiiloughbey ; J :
Bartholmewe ; Catharine [sic] ,
Proved at Westminster, 10 May, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 299.]
6 November, 1652. I WiUyam Tinkler, of Screnthorpend
in the parish of Bratoft, tayler, sick. My body to be buried in
the churchyard of Bravtoft. To my son, Christopher Tinkler,
and to mv wife, Anne Tinkler, mv land equally between them.
To mv son Christopher Tinkler, one cow, etc., etc. To John
Tinckler, mv brother, i.f. To mv brother, Thomas Tinkler,
l-f. To Anne Tinkler, mv wife, whom I make executrix the
rest of mv goods. Supervisor — Thomas Ballard. Witnesses —
Edward Pigott ; Thomas Ballard (his mark).
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 305.]
7 March, 1647-8. I John Tirrie, of Saltfletbie St Clements,
husbandman, sick. To Susanna mv wife, 5/. 10s,, one cow,
etc. To WiUiam Tirrie, mv youngest son, 10/., etc. To John
Tirrie, my son, 3/. bs, Sd. To mv nephew, Jane [sic]
Daniell, ior. for apparrell. To William Sheplev, of Skidbrooke,
13-f. 4d., and I make him supervisor. To Thomas Tirrie,
whom I make executor, the rest or my goods. Witnesses —
William Sheplev ; Richard Tirrie (his mark) ; John Tirrie,
junior (his mark).
Proved at Westminster, 26 April, 1653, ^Y ^^^ executor.
[Brent 300,]
17 November, 1652. I Anne Tirwhytt, of Camringham,
widow, administratrix of Robert Tvrwhvtt, esq., mv late
deceased hus'band, sick. Mv body to be buried in the chancell
at Camringham. To my son, Edmund Tirwhytt, 20.f. for a
ring. To my son, Thomas Tirwhytt, 20s. for a ring. To
my five daughters, Ellen, Douglasse, Jane, Mary, and Ursula

LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS. 2t3
Tirwhytt, all the rest of my goods, equally between them ;
also all debts belonging unto me, whether thc debts be partly
or wholly recovered by procedure of law from sir PhiHp
Tirwhytt, bart. ; also all the debts due unto me by virtue of
my administratorship of the goods of Robert Tirwhytt, esq,,
from sir John Monson, knight and bart, ; also the debt of
boo/, due to me as aforesaid from sir Philip Tirwhvtt ; also
the lands in Stanefeild and elsewhere delivered to me towards
the satisfaction of the aforesaid debt, to them and their assigns
for all the time I ought to hold the same. Executrixes — mv
daughters Ellen, Douglasse, Jane, Mary, and Ursula.
Witnesses — John Leighe ; Richard Palmer.
Proved at Westminster, 21 May, 1653, by Ursula Tirwhytt,
one of the executrices. [Brent 300.]
20 February, 1648-9. I Willyam Toote, of Skidbrooke,
yeoman, weak. My body to be buried in the parish church
yard of Skidbrooke. To mv son, William Toote, my house
and all my land, provided Elizabeth my wife, and his mother,
have the said house and six yards of pasture according to the
tenor of deed of feofment which I formerly made her thereof
during her life, and to his heirs for ever; also 16/. at 21 vears.
To Elizabeth Gossling, one ewe sheareing. To Elizabeth my
wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisor — my brother, John Toote. Witnesses — John
Toote's mark ; Robert Anderson's mark ; John Fishwicke.
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 304,]
20 July, 1652. I Zachariah Trigge, weak. To my wife,
300/. To my son, Daniell Trigge, that estate at Somerbie,
CO. Leicester, near unto Melton Mowbray ; also 10/. To my
three daughters, Marie, Cordelia, and Elizabeth Trigge, all my
personal estate equally between them. Executrix — Cordelia,
my wife.
Proved at Westminster, 27 June, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 302.]
7 March, 1652-3, I Mathew Tunnard, of Firthbanke in
the parish of Sibsey, yeoman, sick. To Thomas Biltin alias
Tunnard, five acres of land, and a house and barn, which I
bought of Richard Key, lying in Skirbecke, to him and the
heirs of his body lawfiilly begotten for ever ; and for want of
such heirs to Samuel Tunnard, Grace Tunnard, and Hannah
Tunnard, and to their heirs for ever [sic], and for want of

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their heirs, to John BardoU and his heirs for ever ; my brother,
Samuel Tunnard, to have the aforesaid tenements until the
said Thomas Biltin accomplish 21 years, paying the said
Thomas 4/, a year for the same. To the said Thomas Biltin,
six ewes ; one bay mare. To John Douse, of Swine Coates,
one cow which is at Richard Pauls, and one filly. To John
BardoU one bav filly and one nagge which is at John Jackson's,
To Sarah Bardoll, mv sister, 5/, and one grey filly. To Catherine
Tunnard, of Sibsev, one cow which is at Richard Paul's. To
Marie Dickinson, and Sarah Dickinson, one cow which is at
WiUiam Goldinges, of Sibsey. To Lydia Dickinson, 5/ at
18 years. To Joane Rosciter, 5/., etc. To Nicholas
Western's wife, mv godchild, one cow. To Andrew Tunnard,
40J, at 21 vears. To mv brother, Samuel Tunnard, Grace
Tunnard, and Hannah Tunnard, and to their heirs for ever,
four garden plotts which I bought of Scroope Snowen, lying
in Boston. To my brother, Samuel Tunnard, whom I make
executor, the deed of sale and the schedule annexed thereto
which I bought of mv wife's mother. Witnesses — Thomas
Willoughby his mark ; Robert Clay his mark ; Richard
CoxaU. Proved at Westminster, 20 June, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 302.]
9 February, 1652-3. I John Turner, of Epworth in the
Isle of Axhome, glover, sick. My body to be buried in Belton
churchyard. To Jane my wife, for her life, one sealean of
land containing half an acre lying on Moorelands, butting upon
Willyam Whittacres north, and after her decease, to James
Turner, my son, and his heirs begotten of his bodv ; and for
want of such issue, to Aise Turner my daughter, and her heirs
begotten of her body ; and for want of such heirs, to Margarett
mv daughter, and her heirs and assigns for ever. To john
and James Turner, my sons. To Margarett and Alice Turner,
my daughters. To Jane, my wife, whom I make executrix,
the rest of my goods. Supervisors — James Mawe, Thomas
Coggan. Witnesses — Thomas Leggard ; Alexander Mawe ;
James Mawe ; John West.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 305.]
29 May, 1653. I Robert Tuxforth, of Awthorpe, tailor,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Awthorpe.
To Margarett, my daughter, one heifer, one cow, etc, at 21

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years or marnage. To Elizabeth my wire, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — JeflireT Gonuilc j
Jaruase Waterhous.
A note of what debts are due unto me — firom mrs Manha
Bilseby, in part of a l^acy bequeathed unto me by William
Woodthoqpe, gentleman, ios, ; from [her] for wages, which
oir Charles Bilsebj, her husband, as executor of the said mr
Woothorpe, was to pay me, 36*. ; from Richard Altbrd fiwr
two years rent at LeTerton, 40*.
A note of what debts are due irom me — to John Peirpointe,
iL ior. ; to mr Anhur North, of .Aiford, ^x.
ProT«i at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, bT the
executrix. [Brent 305.]
[No date]. I Thomas Ulliott, of Orbv, weake. To my
sonne, my bible, etc, he giTing his mother, 33^. ^d. ; I giTC
him my house, where I now dwell, with half an acre of
arrable land in Eastcroft, at zi years. To my rower daughters,
each of them soL, the three youngest at i8 vears of age,
proTided that whereas I stand bound for George Robinson, of
Brough, t(Nr 10/., if my wi^ bs constrained to pay it, then my
daughters are to have but iS/. apeece. To mv fower daughters
in regard to some appareil giTen them by Mary Peacocke lately
deceased, los. apeece. To my mother aar. To all my
brothers and sisteis children halfe a crowne apeece. To my
brother Willvam halie a crowne. To mv brother, John
Heywood, haire a crowne. To my brother Storie, and his
wife, each of them, haite a crowne. To my sister, Jane
Wilson, halfe a crowne. To my wife, whom 1 make executrix,
the rest of mv goods. OTersecr of my two eldest children,
mv brother, Thomas Storie. OTcrseer for my three younger
daughters, my brother, Robert Tuxworth. Witnesses —
PhiUipp Litleburr ; Dimocke Litleburr.
ProTed 20 August, 1653, by the executrix.
2 JuIt, 1655, a commission issued to Thomas Kempe, late
hustnnd and administrator of the goods of MarT Kempe, late
UUiott, who was executrix of Thomas UlUott, deceased.
[Brent 306.]
12 NoTcmber, 1652. I James Veale, of Billesby, husband
man, sick. Mt body to be buried in the churchyard of
Bihesby. To jC>orothy Veale, my wire, BoL and 20L worth
of household stufiF. To oit daughter, HeOin wife of Thomas
Theodor, of Freestcui, 5i To CTcrronc of my aiiwesaid

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daughter HeUin's children, los, at 20 years. To my son,
Christopher "Veale, 20s, To every ofhis children, loj. apiece
at 20 vears. To mv son, James Veale, who liveth with me,
40/., etc. To my son, Willyam Veale, 40/. at 21 years. If my
wife refuse to be my executrix, she shall have the interest of the
aforesaid 40/. for educating the said William. To my daughter
Frances wife of John Sharpe 20i'. To every of his children,
lOS, at 20 vears. To mv daughter Sharp, a bond of 20/.
wherein her husband is bound to me. To Anne Cabourne,
my daughter, zos. To each of her chiidren, los, at 20 years.
To mv daughter, Katherin Veale, who liveth with me, 20/.,
and also 3/. which was given her bv her brother Dinnice. To
my said daughter Katherin. To my sister Stapleton los.
To my son, Thomas Veale, his children, los, apiece at 20
years. To the poor of Billsby, 5^. To the poor of Alford, 5X.
To the poor of Salby cum Thostrupp, 5^. To my son,
Christopher Veale, whom I make executor, the rest of mv
goods. Witnesses — John Hokin ; John Hodgson.
Proved at Westminster, 22 August, 1653, ^^ ^^^ executor.
[Brent 306.]
9 February, 1651-2. I Anne Waddingham, of Fosdicke in
the parts of Holland, widow, well. If I die in Fosdicke, mv
bodv to be buried in the south quire of the parish church of
Fosdicke, near where my husband is interred. To Robert,
William, and Gates Naylor, the three sons of mv late deceased
brother, John Naylor, 10/. apiece. To Anne Manninge and
Susanna Portwood the daughters of the said deceased John
Naylor, 10/. each. To Mary Oates, of Fosdicke, widow, 20/. ;
and half mv household stuff to be divided bv William "Yorke,
of Burton Pedwardine, gentleman, George West, of Fosdicke,
and Thomas Pulvertoft, of Algarkirke, yeomen. To my
executor, the other half of my household stufF. To John
Massinberd, of Bratoft, gentleman, Elizabeth the wife of
Thomas Thewe, of Salmonby, and Marie Massingberd, of
Boston, 20r. each. To my cousin, Margerie Sewell, the wife
of WiUiam Sewell, of Fosdicke, 10/. To John Leamond, my
godchild, and Anne Leamond his wife, 5/. each. To Sarah
Leamond, mother of the said John Leamond, 5/. To Martha
Sibsey, Samuell Sibsey, and Nathaniell Sibsev, children of
Richard Sibsey, late of Boston, deceased, 2o.r. each. To
Bridgett Wilson, late the wife of Captain Wilson, of Hecking
ton, deceased, 20/. To the poor people at my funeral, 5/.
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To mr Francis Watson, 40s, for preaching my funeral sermon.
To mr John Goostrey, 20s, To my nephew, Shelley Eete, of
Algarkirke, yeoman, all that cottage and eleven acres one rood
of pasture in Fosdicke, which I now have and lately had bv a
mortgage of one John Procter late of Fosdicke, gentleman,
unto him and his assigns during his life (if the heirs ofthe said
John Procter shall not redeem it), paying yearly during the
said term, unto my heirs one peppercorn ; and after the decease
of the said Shelley Eete, I bequeath the said cottage and land
unto Robert Naylor, the son of Robert Naylor, of Ketton, co.
Rutland, to him and his heirs for ever. If it happen that the
heirs of the said John Procter shall redeem the aforesaid
premises, paying the sum of 125/. unto the said Shellev Eete,
then the said Shelley Eete shall pav unto the said Robert
Naylor, 40/. To George Foxe, of Witham, 3/. To John
Clarke, of Screckington, a gold ring. To everyone of my
servants 20J. To everyone of mv godchildren i2d. To the town
of Fosdicke 40s, for a cloth and cushion for the pulpit. To mr
Robert Hunt and his wife 20s, each. To mr Richard Hunt
20^, To Mary the wife of George West 20.f. To the poor
of Gosbertowne 5/. To Anne Eete, the wife of Shelley Eete,
25^, To my nephew, Shellev Eete, whom I make executor,
thc rest of my goods. If my said nephew die within two years
after my decease and leave no child, then unto my kinsmen,
Robert Naylor and William Naylor, 40/. each, of the goods
which I have formerly given unto him. Supervisors — William
Yorke, George West, Thomas Pulvertoft. Witnesses —
George West his mark ; Thomas Pulvertoft.
Proved at Westminster, 21 May, 1653, by the executor.
Written in the margin — 17 July, 1655, issued forth writ of
administration to William Tayler, husband and administrator,
with the will annexed, of Ann Tayler alias Eete, executrix and
residuary legatrix of Shelley Eete, etc., etc., who left the goods
of Anne Waddingham, deceased, unadministered. [Brent 300.]
20 May, 1653. I Richard Wakelin, of East Halton, yeoman,
sick. My body to be buried in the church of East Halton. To
Richard Wakelin, my eldest son, and his heirs for ever, one
oxgang of land arable and seven stonge of meadow to the same
belonging, with aU profits, etc., thereunto belonging, which I
lately- purchased to me and my heirs for ever, of WiUiam
Appleyard, gentleman, deceased, and John Apleyard his son.
To Edward Wakelin, my second son, and his heirs for ever,
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meadow to the same belonging, which I lately purchased to
me and mine heirs for ever, of [blank] Kitching, provided he
and his heirs or assigns shaU pay to Katharine WakeUn,
daughter of my said son Richard Wakelin, 5/. at seven years,
and also to Elizabeth Wakelin, daughter of my said son
Richard, 5/, at 10 years ; and likewise to Isabell Kenington,
my grandchild, 5/. at eight years. And further to Mary
Beamon, mv grandchild, 5/. at '2i years or be married. To
William Wakelin, my youngest son, and his heirs male of his
body lawfully begotten, my messuage with garden, etc., lying
in East Halton, now in the tenure and occupation of my said
son Edward ; alsq all such lands as are mentioned in a jointure
made by me to his mother for her life, and the longer liver of
us, which said jointure is now in the custody of Katharine
Twhing, widow, and for want of heirs male of his body
lawfully begotten, then to remain to thc heirs male of my son
Richard lawfuUy begotten, and for want of such issue to my
son Edward and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten,
and for want of such issue to the right heirs of my son Richard
for ever. To rny said son WiUiam, aU my sheep except one
ewe and a lamb. To John Wakelin my brother's son, one
ewe and a lamb. To my said son WiUiam, one mare, one
foal, two steers, two whees, etc. To my daughter, AHce
Kenington, 10/. To Grace Wakelin, my second daughter,
40/. paid as follows — 20/. at 21 years or marriage and 20/. in
12 months from that time ; if she die before 21 vears or
marriage, then to my said daughter Alice, 20/., and to my
youngest daughter Sara, 20/. To Sara Wakelin, my youngest
daughter, 40/. paid as aforesaid ; if she die before 21 years or
marriage, then to my said daughter Alice, 20/., and to my said
daughter Grace, 20/. To William Sibary, clerk, 10s, To
Magdalen, my maid servant, half a crown. To mv man
servant, is. To my goddaughter, Katharine Smith, is. To
my goddaughter, IsabeU Hanna, is. To the poor of
this parish, los. To my three daughters, my linen
equally between them. To Richard Wakelin, mv eldest son,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. If my son
Richard refuse to be executor, then I appoint mv son Edward,
executor of the same. Witnesses — William Sibery ; Thomas
Doughtey ; John Wakelin.
Proved at Westminster, i August, 1653, by the executor,
[Brent 89.]

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l6 November, 1652. I William Walgham, of Swaton,
yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in Swaton churchvard.
To John Carrington and his wife, my son and mv daughter,
4/. more than they owe me. To Anne Carrington, my
grandchild, 10/. at age. To Elizabeth Carrington, my
grandchild, 10/. at age. To WiiHam Carrington, my
grandchild, 10/. at age. To Mary Carrington, mv grandchild,
10/. at age. To the poor of Swaton, ^s. Supervisors —
Edward Bryan, Richard Gamble. To Elizabeth Walgham,
my wife, my leases during her Hfe, and after her decease, to
the use of my grandchildren. To John Williamson, my
nephew, 35. 4^. To Henry Hind, bd. To Anne SauU, 6d,
To Sarah Stevens, bd. To Elizabeth my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Richard Gamble ;
Edward Bryan ; Edward Morris.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 309.]
28 July, 1653. I John Walker, of Whitton, veoman, sick.
My body to be buried in the churchyard of Whitton. To Ester
my wife, the third part of two closes in Winterton Lordship
called the Hallewell dales for her life, for and in lieu of thirds
of the said closes. To Elizabeth Walker, widow, late wife of
William Walker, of Kingston upon HuU, in co. Kingston
upon Hull, deceased, her heirs, and assigns for ever ; and to
Anne Walker her daughter, her heirs and assigns for ever ; and
to Elizabeth Bell, wife of George BeU, of Whitton, her heirs
and assigns for ever; and to Anne Fowler, daughter ofRichard
Fowler, late of West Halton, deceased, her heirs and assigns
for ever ; and to Elizabeth Huitson, the wife of Josuah
Huitson, of Couleby, yeoman, her heirs and assigns for ever ;
and to Anne Mumby, the wife of Richard Mumby, the
younger, of Westhalton, yeoman, her heirs and assigns for
ever ; and to Jane Walker, daughter of Martin Walker, late
of West Halton, yeoman, deceased, her heirs and assigns for
ever ; all the other two third parts of the aforesaid two closes
called Hallewell Dales, and the reversion or remainder of the
other aforesaid third of the aforesaid two closes when it shall
faU after the decease of my said wife Ester with appurtenances,
equally between them. To my nephew, WilHam Fowler, of
Whitton, fiye oxgangs of land in Whitton, called the Hall
oxgangs, with the crop that is upon them (except the
Bounegate dale) which my wife shaU have for this crop. To,
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three calves, etc. ; one messuage, two oxgangs of land, arable,
meadow, and pasture in Whitton, and two closes thereunto
belonging, with all houses, buildings, rights, and appurtenances
thereunto belonging, now in the occupation ofthe said William
Fowler ; to have and to hold to him, and his heirs and assigns for
and after the decease of Ester my wife, for ever, to the use ofthe
said William Fowler and EHzabeth his wife, for their lives and
after the death of both of them, to the heirs begotten of their
bodies ; and for want of such heirs then to remain to the
use of the heirs and assigns of the said William Fowler
for ever. To Elizabeth Fowler, my sister, 3/. 6s, 8d, ;
20;', yearly during her life. To Elizabeth Howmes the
daughter of Frances Howmes, 10/. To Alice Smith, 5^.
To everyone of my godchildren, 2s, bd. My wife to pay the
rent unto the chief lord, for the five oxgangs, called the HaU
oxgangs, which I have given to William Fowler, which wiU
be due next Michaeltide. To the poor of Witton, 20s. and
one sack of rye. To the poor of West Halton, 5^, To the
poor of Roxeby, 5^, To George Sutton, my servant, 5^, To
Anne Fotherstone, my servant, 5^, To Robert SmaU, my
servant, 1 2</, To Naomy Fowler, one ewe lamb. To George
Bell, and EHzabeth BeU, the children of George Bell, of
Whitton, one ewe lamb each. To Ester, mv wife, whom I
make executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — Mathew
Geree, Richard Mumby. Witnesses — Mathew Geree ; George
Martin ; Robert Fowler, his mark ; An Fetherstone.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 304.]
31 March, 1653. I Samuel Walker, of Manby, yeoman, sick.
My body to be buried in the churchyard of Manby. To my
eldest son, Richard Walker, 20/. at 21 years ; two steers of
three he now hath at Carleton, with his brother Christopher
Ingomells ; one mare. To my second daughter, Mary
Walker, 10/. at 21 years. To Jane Walker, one other of my
daughters, 10/. at 21 years. To Jonie Walker, one other of
my daughters 10/. at 21 years. To my second son, Robert
Walker, 10/. at 21 years. To Thomas Walker, one other of
my sons, 10/. at 21 years. To Ursula Walker, one other of
my sons, at [sic] 21 years. To Elizabeth Walker, one
other of my sons, 10/. at 21 years. To my daughter,
Anne wife of Christopher Ingomells, 5^. To her child, loj.
at 21 years. To my wife Ursula Walker, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — my brother,

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Richard Walker, and my son in law, Christopher Ingomells.
Witnesses — John Dawbenev ; John Walker ; Richard
Walker. Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 309.]
7 December, 1652. I Thomas Ward, of the Frithbancke,
gentleman. To Elizabeth my wife, thirtyone yewes and
thirty sheep hogs, three mares, one colt, six cows, one que,
and 2 calves, all the goods now in mv house, and I make her
my executrix. Witnesses — Anct Hit ; Thomas Mapelson.
Proved at Westminster, 27 Mav, 1653, ^Y ^^^ executrix.
[Brent 88.]
27 March, 1653. I Paul Warriner, of Strubby cum
Woodthorpe, husbandman, sick. To my nephew, Thomas
Barker, one sheep hog. To mv niece, Francis Gauntlett, the
wife of John Gauntlett, of Wytherne, one sheep hog. To
Mary, the daughter of Thomas Ingoldmells, of Strubby, one
sheep hog ; if any of the sheep die before thev are delivered
unto the aforesaid, my executrix shall give y, instead. To
the children of Robert Parsons, of Long Ludford, my brother
in law, 2S, apiece. To Robert Parsons and Frances his wife,'2j.
apiece. To Bridgett and Katherin, the daughters of John
Gauntlett, and Frances his wife, ^s, equally between them
To the son of Edward Harrison, late of Theddlethorpe HeUen,
deceased, zs, bd. To Thomas Pain, son of my brother in law,
Thomas Pain, of Beesby, zs. 6d, To Thomas Pain, and
Mary his wife, zs, bd. apiece. To Thomas Ingoldmells, my
brother in law, 40s, he owes me. To the poor of Strubby,
3J. 4d, at the discretion of mr Anthony Clerke, and Thomas
Ingoldmells. To Alice my wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — Anthony Lawe, clerk ; Richard
Page, Proved at Westminster, 13 September, 1653, by the
executrix, [Brent 308.]
15 August, 1649, I EHzabeth Watson, of Leake, widow,
sick. To divers poor widows in Leake, to wit, to widow
Fawcett, is, ; to widow Wales, is, ; to widow Camocke, is, ;
to widow Holden, i^. ; to widow Covell, is, to widow
Simpson, is, ; to widow Thompson, bd. To my daughter,
Sarah Watson, aU my household stufF and 20/. within one
month after my decease, if she die before that time, then to
my executor the said 20/. To my daughter, Priscilla Wright,
los. To John Wright, and Marie Wright, zos. apiece with

222 ABSTRACTS OP
interest at 21 years. To my two grandchildren, John
Hunninge and Edward Hunninge, 2or. apiece with interest at
21 years. To my daughter, Mildred Clay, 5/. To her son,
John Clay, 20^. with interest at 21 vears. If both John and
Marie Wright, or John Hunninge, or Edward Hunninge, my
grandchildren, or John Clay, die before 21 years their parts or
part shall come to my executor. To Abraham Bushey, los.
To mv cousin, Mildred Denton, los. To her daughter, Marie
Denton, 5J. at 21 vears. To Richard Mason, son of John
Mason, IS. To Elizabeth Painson. To mv son, John
Watson, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — mr John Ascham, half a crown for gloves ; my
landlord, Abraham Bautree, half a crown for gloves.
Witnesses — Jane Bull, her mark ; Alice CoveU, her mark ;
Thomas Bawtree.
Proved at Westminster, 8 August, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 302.]
16 December, 1651. I John Watson, of Tydd St Maries,
labourer, weak. Mv bodv to be buried in the parish church
yard of Tvdd St Maries. To my son, Robert Watson, and
my son, Edward Watson, nine sheep equally between them
and 40s. apiece. To Robert and Edward Watson. To Isabel
Watson, my wife, whom I make executor [sic], the rest of
mv goods. Witnesses — Phillip Swan ; Fhomas Smith ;
Robert MarshaU, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 27 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 306.]
7 December, 1652. I Thomas Watson, of Boston,
goldsmith. To my mother, Elizabeth Watson, of the citv of
Lincoln, widow, for her life, all that messuage in the parish of
St Peter at Arches in the said city, with one close
lying in the precincts of the said city and contained in the
same deed with the said dweUing house ; to have and to hold
to her tor her life, and after her decease, the remainder thereof
to my brother, John Watson, and the heirs male ot his body.
To the said John Watson, 10/. To the said EHzabeth, my
mother, one close, a common chamber lease lying at Bishopp
brigges within the precincts of Lincoln, during the term of the
lease, and after her decease, thc remainder ofthe term and lease
to James Watson and his assigns. To Elizabeth, my mother,
the lease of one dwelling house, common chamber land in the
parish of St Peters at Arches aforesaid, during the term of the
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come, to the said James Watson and his assigns. To
EHzabeth Watson, my mother, 20/. To my sister, Anne
Luddington, 10/, To Joseph Luddington and Thomas
Luddington, sons of my brother, Joseph Luddington, 5/. each.
To Mary Ingelo, a ring. To Joan Cooke, of Boston, lOJ.
To Susanna, my mother's servant, 20^. To voung mr Toolev,
of Boston. To mr Edward Reyner, of Lincoln, 20J. To nir
Robert Atkin's wife of Boston. To John Whiteing. To
Rebecca Whiteing. To mr George Scotereth of Lincoln, 5^.
or a ring. To John Watson, my brother, my [weareing ring.
To my cousin, Anne Sandon, one gold ring. To the two
servants of mr Tooley, of Boston, 55. To old Elizabeth
Enderby, 5^. To William MaUory. To my brother, James
Watson, 5/. etc. To my mother, Elizabeth Watson, and mv
brother, Joseph Luddington, whom I make executors, the rest
of my goods. Witnesses — William Perkins ; Faith Langley.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1 653, bv EHzabeth
Watson, one ofthe executors. [Brent 309.]
7 May, 1653. I William Watson, of Frampton, yeoman,
sick. To EUen, my wife, five cows, one nag, one filly, and a
foal, one mare, two quves, two steers. To my wife, 80/. To
Ellen, my wife, and William Watson, mv grandchild, all my
household stuff equally between them. To my wife, the house
and four acres of pasture under it which is in the tenure of
Thomas Hodskine, and four acres of pasture late Covills during
the time she remain unmarried, paying yearly unto my
executor or his assigns, 10/. If my grandchild, WilHam
Watson, take away the four acres late Covills trom my wife in
her widowhood, then she shall have the six acres of close late
Baudryes during her widowhood she paving the same rent as
aforesaid. To William Ayre, my grandchild, three and a half
acres of pasture, being freehold, in Sandholme, called Stubbines,
to him and his heirs for ever ; one and a half acres of pasture,
being coppie, customarie of Moulten HaU, lying in the same
close called Stubbynes, being surrendered into the hands of
James Ayre, senior, one of the customarie tenants of the
manor of Moulten Hall, to the use of the said William Ayre,
and his heirs for ever. To William Ayre, my grandchild, 20/.
To James Ayre, mv grandchild, four acres of pasture, which I
lately purchased of mr Longley, lying in the Southfeild, to him
and his heirs for ever ; 20/. To Mary Ayre and Jane Ayre,
my grandchildren, 100/. apiece at 18 years, the portions of my
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until they attain 21 years. To John Watson, son of Mary
Ayre, one filly. To' Margaret Aubine, my sister, three acres
of' pasture, late Welbeys, for her life, and zos. a year for Hfe.
To Roger Aubine, 40s. To Jane Austine, wife of Robert
Austine, 10/ To John Harrington, son ot John Harrington,
late deceased, 5/. at 21 years. To Jane Clarke, my kinswoman,
one quve. To Anne Jessop, my daughter in law, one quye.
To the poor of Frampton, zos. To all my servants, zs. bd.
apiece. To the poor of Wibberton, los. To thc poor of
Sibsey, ior. To WilHam Watson, my grandchild, all my
freehold and copvhold lands ; if the said William die before 21
vears or without an heir of his body, then I give to James
Avre, mv grandchild, seven acres of pasture, being freehold,
which I purchased of Thomas MeU, to him and his heirs for
ever ; to Marie Avre, mv grandchild, three and a half acres of
pasture in Kirton, to her and her heirs for ever ; to
Jane Austin, wife of Robert Austin, one cottage and
one acre under it, late Goorges, lying in Wyberton, to her and
her heirs for ever ; to Jane Avre, my grandchild, three acres of
pasture in Wvberton, late John Storekes, to her and her heirs
for ever ; to William Ayre, my grandchild, all the rest of my
freehold lands not given in this my will, to him and his heirs
for ever. To Anthonie Clarke, son of Anthonie Clarke, 5/.
at 21 years. To Anthonie Clarke, a filly. To John Avre,
one nag. To James Ayre, senior, one nag. To WiUiam
Watson, my grandchild, whom I make executor, the rest of
my goods. Guardian of William Watson aforesaid — James
Ayre, senior. To James Ayre, 2o.f. yearly until mv executor
attain 21 vears. If my said grandchild, "William Watson, die
before 21 years, I give to Margaret Aubyn, Jane Clarke, my
kinswoman, and Jane Austin, my kinswoman, Marie Ayre,
and Jane Ayre, my grandchildren, the remainder of his goods
and monies, equally between them. Supervisors — John Ayre,
Robert Jessop, To Robert Jessop, io.f. To the guardian and
supervisors loJ, yearly for business. Witnesses — WiUiam
Eldred ; Robert Dickinson, his mark ; Peter Rimminton, his
mark. Proved at Westminster, 16 June, 1653, by the oath of James
Ayre, senior, the tutor testamentory of William Watson,
grandchild of the deceased, during his minoritv. [Brent 301.]
19 February, 1652-3. I James Wells, of Rippingall,
husbandman, sick. To my son WiUiam, the house that John
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Houldinge liveth in, and in Evarie Feild an acre of land for the
whole term of my lease. To my grandchild, WiUiam Wells,
the son of WiUiam Wells, one foal, one ewe, and a lamb. To
my grandchild, Elizabeth Wells, daughter of William Wells,
40s, at 21 years. To my son "WiUiam's children, not before
mentioned, being seven of them, seven lamb hogs. To mv
grandchild, Mary daughter of my daughter Gonie, 20 marks
at 21 years. To my son in law, Robert Bette, 20/. besides
what he hath of his own. To my daughter Gonie, and mv
daughter Alice, 30/. apiece, and all my household [sic] equally
between them. To John Taylour, whom I make executor,
the rest of my goods. Witnesses — William Wells, his mark ;
Robert Beete, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 9 June, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 300.]
19 April, 1652. I John WeUs, of Belton in the Isle of
Axholme, weaver, weak. Mv body to be buried in the
churchyard of Belton. To John Wells, mv grandchild, the
son of George Wells, my son, half an acre of land in ve north
parte of Northwest, and abutting upon the ground of Robert
Igther, esq., upon the west, and half an acre of land arable in
Northcroft aforesaid, near a place called Complev lane, abutting
upon the New Millhill on the south, to him and his heirs and
assigns for ever ; the house wherein I now live with its
garden in Beston [sic] aforesaid, to him, his heirs, and assigns,
for ever, mv said son George to have the disposing of the
aforesaid premises, until my said grandchild attain 21 years.
To George Wells, my son, the house, etc., in Belton in
Westgate, now in the occupation of the said George, with the
lease unto the same belonging, to him his heirs and assigns for
ever. To Dorothy Wells, my grandchild, half an acre of
land in Northcroft, at a place called Shilgates, to her herjheirs
and assigns for ever ; George Wells my son shall have the
disposing of the aforesaid land, until she attain 21 years. To
Anne Aldus, and Abigaile Wells, my grandchildren, half an
acre of land in the Parkfield of Belton, abutting upon the
ground of John Townen, upon the east, and Matthew Kirke,
gent., upon the west, to them and their heirs and assigns, ifl die
seized ofthe same. To Dorothy Wells, my grandchild, a cow.
To Robert Lumbe, the weavers loom he now useth, etc. To
John Wells, my grandchild. To Elizabeth Lumbe. To
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my goods. Supervisors — Thomas HaUifax, WiUiam Newton.
Witnesses — WiUiam Newton ; Thomas HaUifax, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 20 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 311,]
29 March, 1652. I George Wensley, of Caster, gentleman'
diseased. To my son Roger, 100/. at 21 years. To my
daughter Bridgett, 100/, at 21 years. To EUzabeth my wife,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. My father in
law, Roger Bend, shall have the interest of my children's
money until they attain 21 years, for their education and
maintenance. "Witnessess — Alexander Emmerson ; Roger
Bend ; Richard Mawdson, his mark ; Thomas Swallowe, his
mark. Proved at Westminster, 29 June, 1653, ^7 *^^ executrix,
now the wife of AquiUa Stevenson. [Brent 302.]
7 August, 1642. I WiUiam Wetherall, of the Baile of
Lincoln, butcher. Mv body to be buried in the church of St
Pauls in the baile of Lincoln. To my eldest son, Thomas
Wetherall, 100/, at 23 years. To my daughter Francis [sic]
WetheraU, 100/, at 22 years, etc. To my second son,
WiUiam WetheraU, 100/. at 23 years. To my daughter,
Ester Wetherall, 100/. at 22 years, etc. Supervisors — father
in law, John Dauy, my brother, John Wetherall, my brother,
Richard Wetherall. To my mother Dauy, 5^. for gloves.
To the poor of St Pauls, los. To my wife, Martha
Wetherall, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
To my son John Wetherall 90/. paid as aforesaid. Witness
— Alexander Newcome, feUmonger. My son Thomas is
dead, and my daughter Francis married, and her portion paid.
To the rest of my children, 100/, apiece paid as aforesaid.
Dated 24 February, 1646.
To my daughter Cloudesley, 5/. To my grandchildren,
4or. apiece at 21 years. Dated 4 October, 1652.
Proved at Westminster, 7 September, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 311. J
[No date], I Richard Whaley, of Linsey Hill, Somersby,
tayler, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Somersby. To Willyam Whaley, my eldest son, an ewe and
a lamb, and 20.f. at 21 years. To John Whaly, my second
son, an ewe and a lamb, and zos, at 21 vears. To Thomas
Whaley, my youngest son, an ewe and a lamb, and zos, at
21 years. To Mary Whaly, my wife, whom I make

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the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Willyam
Stainrodd, clerk ; Elizabeth Parker.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executrix. [Brent 305.]
IS Februafy, 1652-3. I Robert Whitehead, of Kerekby
Lathorpe, sick. To my son, John Whitehead, 20/. To my
son, WiUiam Whitehead, 20/. To my son, Robert White
head, 13/. bs, Sd, To my daughter, Bridget Whitehead, 13/.
6;. Sd. To my son, Thomas Whitehead, 13/. 6s, 8d, To
my wife Miriam, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — Lancelott Sleightholme ; Christopher
Sutton. Witnesses — Joseph Slightholme ; MichaeU Gyldinge.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executrix. [Brent 311.]
5 January, 1649-50. I Henry Whitlache, of Spaldinge,
gent., sick. To Margery my wife, during her life, my
daughter Susanna and son Steven, three water corn mills,
commonly called Luggbridge Mills in the parish of Holmer in
the county of Hereford, which I have by mortgage from John
Whitlache, of London, late deceased, my daughter Susanna to
have her part of the rent at 21 years, and my son Steven also
at 21 years ; my wife shall let the mills and receive the rents
of the same to maintain my said children until they attain
21 years. After the decease of my wife my said children shall
receive the rents jointly ; if either die, the survivor to receive
his or her share ; if the heirs of the said John Whitlach shall
redeem the said mills then the 200/. with the interest due upon
them shall be equally divided amongst my wife and aforesaid
children. To my said wife, aU my household goods which are
not expressed in my son Hutchinson's schedule, two cows and
10/. To my son, Thomas Whitlache, my ring, etc. To
my daughter Hutchinson, my watch. To my son, Steven
Whitlache, whom 1 make executor, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — John Hutchinson ; Amye Purdye, her mark.
A commission issued 1 June, 1653, to Margery Whitlach,
relict of the said deceased, during the minority of the executor.
[Brent 306.]
9 March, 1652-3. I John Whitney, of Leake, husbandman,
sicic. To SamueU Whitney, my son, 16/. at 21 years ; two
acres of land and pasture at 21 years. To Sarah VVhitney, my
wife, one cottage and one acre of orchard and pasture for her
Ufe, after her decease, to Samuell Whitney, my son. To

228 ABSTRACTS OF
Sarah my wife, whom I make executor [sic], the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — my cousin, John Talyer, mv cousin,
Thomas Talver. Witnessess — John Watson, his mark ;
Grace Younge, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 7 September, 1653, ^Y ^^^
executrix. [Brent 3 1 1.]
4 October, 1652. I Dorothie Williamson, of Mumby
ChappeU, widow, weak. My body to be buried in the
chancell at Mumby Chappell, as near the body of Robert
Williamson, my late deceased husband, as conveniently mav be.
To Edward WiUiamson, my eldest son, all my right, title, and
interest, of and in the pastures called the fifteene acres in
Winthorpe, being part of a lease purchased of Sir Nicholas
Yarbrough, of Bawne Hall, co. York, knight, until the end of
the lease, etc. To Elizabeth Bawtry, my youngest daughter,
40/. at 20 years ; if she die before 20 years of age, the said
40/. shall fall to her children ; if she, nor no posterity of her
body, be 'then living as aforesaid, her portion shall wholly faU
to my executors. To my daughter, Marie Spelkes' three
daughters, Marie, Margarett, and Dorothie Spelkes, 40/.
equally between them at 21 years, from the dav of my death,
at the disposing of their father, William Spelkes, until thev
accomplish the aforesaid age ; if^ any die before receiving their
portion, their legacy shall go to the supervisor or supervisors.
To my son John "Williamson's daughter. Faith Williamson,
40/. at 21 years ; if she die before 21 years her portion shaU
remain to her father. To EHzabeth Williamson, mv son
Edward Williamson's daughter, 5/. at 12 years ; if she die
before 12 years, her portion shall be equally divided amongst
the other children of the said Edward, Hving when she should
have accomplished the age aforesaid. To the poor of Mumby
Chappell, 5^. To mr Richard Torton, my minister, los,
ior preaching my funeral sermon. To William Marcham, 5^.
To John Twells, 3^. 4d, To Marg' MiUgatt, thc younger,
3^. 4d. To my two sons, William Spelkes, and John
Williamson, whom I make executors, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — George MiUgatt ; WiUiam Marcham, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 4 July, 1653, by the executors.
[Brent 301.]
30 September, 1652. I Thomas Willmott, rector of the
church of Westborrough, weak. To the poor of Westborrough,
50X. To the poor of Dodington, 5or. To mr William
Stowe. To John Sheward, a hovel and 2o.f. To my son,

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Robert Willmott, 1,500/. for purchasing land; that close
lying in Thorpe purchased of Richard Howlatt ; a ring.
To my unborn child, 500/. for purchasing land ; if it die
before 21 years, my son Robert to have the 500/. for land ; if
my son Robert die without heirs of his body, then the 1,500/.
or the land purchased in his name shaU descend to my unborn
child and its heirs for ever ; if both my children die without
heirs of their bodies then all the aforesaid money or land shall
descend to the children of my sister, Anne Ellis, Edward,
Thomas and Simon, and as many as she shall have equally
between them. To Anne my wife, all household stuff; 50/.
yearly out of the abovesaid lands, until my son Robert attain
21 years, then 30/. yearly, Robert paving 20/, of it. To John
Galvake, of Chilehurst, co, Kent, and Edward Ellis, of Great
Chard, in the said county, my brothers in law, whom I make
executors, the rest of my goods.
Proved at Westminster, 12 May, 1653, by the executors,
[Brent 299,]
21 March, 1652-3, I Edward Wilson, of Ulceby, husband
man, sick. To my eldest sons, Robert and John "Wilson, that
twenty acres of land which I bought, videlicet, ten acres on
the south side of the town and ten acres on the north side
equally between them ; if either die, then to the survivor, and
if both die, to my youngest son Edward. To my son Robert,
twenty acres of land which I have to farm by lease called the
Rawhouse land, ten acres on the south side of the town and
ten on the north side. To my son John, twenty acres of
land which I have on lease called Neale house land, ten acres
on the south side, and ten acres on the north side ofthe town.
To my son Robert, 40/., one chawdren of barley, two ewes
and lambs, one colt, one calf. To John Wilson, my son, 40/.,
one chaudron of barley, two ewes and lambs, one colt, one
calf. To my son Edward, 50/., 20/. thereof at 16 years, the
remainder at 21 years ; one ewe and a lamb. To Peter
Hussey, of Killingholme, my brother in law, one bushel of
wheat and rye. To mv brother, Willyam Wilson, of
Esshawm, a strike of wheat, and a strike of wheat and rye.
To my nephew and servant, Robert Wilson, 20r. To the
church of Ulcebv, bs, Sd. To the poor of Ulceby, 6s. Sd.
To Anne Wilson, my wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of mv goods. "Witnesses — WiUiam Maudsley, vicar ;
Thomas Drurie ; Willyam Hanna ; Robert Drewry. Super
visors—Thomas Drury, and John Halding, for my sons,

230 ABSTRACTS OF
Robert and John Wilson ; John Bernard, for my son, Edward
Wilson. Debts owing to me — John Hardie, zl, ; Robert
Smith, 5/. Francis Hawe, zl. To my sons Robert, John
and Edward. To my apprentice, Mary Reginold, is,
I Anne Wilson, wife and executrix to Edward WUson, of
Ulceby, do give over my right of anv thirds of land which
my husband in this his last will hath bequeathed unto his two
sons, John and Robert. Witnesses — WilHam Maudsley,
vicar ; Thomas Drurie ; John Falding.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 312.]
22 January, 1652-3, I Robert Wilson, of Belton in the
Isle of Axholme, husbandman, sick. To Mary Wilson, my
daughter, three roods of arable land in North Crofte, between
the land of Robert Barnard on the south, and James PoppleweU
on the north, abutting upon the land of Alexander Isle on the
east, and half an acre in the same field between the land of
Thomas Glewe north, and Carhouse Meare south, to her, her
heirs and assigns for ever, to enter upon at 21 years. To
Anne Wilson, mv daughter, half an acre of arable land in the
east field between the land of George Wells on the north, and
John Wells on the south, and one rood in the same field
between the land of Humphry PoppleweU, gent., on the north,
and Thomas Hardeslev on the south, to her, her heirs and
assigns for ever, to enter upon at 21 years ; EUin my wife to
enjoy all the aforesaid lands until mv daughters attain 21 years.
To my said daughters, either of them, 30^. at 15 years. To
Elizabeth Wilson, my sister, 40s, To Ellin my wife, whom
I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Edward
Sampson, his mark ; Svmon Wright, mark ; Robert Bernard.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 396,]
[No date]. I Thomas Wilson, of Holbeach in the parts of
Holland, yeoman, sick. To my sister, Elizabeth Proudlove,
one heffer. To my wife Judah, whom I make executor [sic],
the rest of my goods. "Witnesses — Robert Foster ; Edmund
Creumer. Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, ''^ '^^
executrix. [Brent 310.]
31 January, 1652-3, I Nicholas Winkely, of Pikdall,
labourer, sick. To AUce Winkly, my wife, two kine, etc.
To my son, Robert Winkly, one cow, one calf, etc, and one
mare. To Alice my wife, a foal. To Anne my daughter,

LINCOLNSHIRE WILLS 23 1
one cow, and a calf, etc. To Anne Winkly, my daughter,
5/. at 21 years, paid by my son Robert out of the house
wherein I now live. To Alice my wife, and Robert my son,
whom I make executors, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Richard Joseph ; Robert Winkley, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 29 September, 1653, by the said
Alice Winkly, power to administer being reserved to Robert
Winkly, the son. [Brent 304.]
5 July, 1652, I Lidia Wood, of Tathwell, spinster, weak.
To my brother, John Wood, of the city of London, 5/, he
oweth me on bill, and 4/, more which he oweth me. To mv
brother in law, Thomas Sheppard, of Stratford Bow, co.
Middlesex. To Jane Sheppard, his wife. To mv executor,
20/. towards putting forth my two nieces, Sarah Sheppard and
Lidia Sheppard (daughters of the aforesaid Thomas Sheppard
and Elizabeth his wife, my sister, deceased), apprentices. If
their father will not agree to their being so disposed of, then
to my executor the said 20/., and to his assigns for ever. To
my f'riend and master, William Comyn, of Tathwell, gent.,
his executors, etc., all that my claim, right, title, and interest,
in an adventure of 31/. 5/. paid to the Parliament or State for
lands in Ireland, bv Robert Wood, of London, my brother,
deceased, and given unto me by the will of the said Robert
Wood, as by his said will, bearing date 21 August, 1643, doth
more plainly appear, upon special trust and consideration, that
whatsoever shaU be obtained, had, made, or recovered, for, by,
or in respect of the said adventure of 31/. 5^., or part thereof,
by the said WiUiam Comyn, his executors, etc., shall remain
and be for the sole use benefit and behalf of Joshua Sheppard,
son of the aforesaid Thomas Sheppard, and Elizabeth my
sister, deceased, to be rendered paid and accounted unto him
when he shall attain 21 years ; provided always that whereas
it is hoped that before such time as the said Josuah [sic]
Sheppard shaU be at years and ability fit to be disposed of as
an apprentice, etc., either this adventure of 31/. 5^., or part
thereof, or some advantage or benefit thereby may be
recovered, which if it shall so happen, my will is that so much
either of the said 31/. 5J., or of part thereof, or of the
advantage and benefit thereby, may be laid out and disbursed
for the disposing of the said Joshua Sheppard to some trade,
etc., with the consent and agreement of Thomas Sheppard,
father of the said Joshua. To mr William Comyn, of
Tathwell, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods.

232 ABSTRACTS OF
Witnesses — Elenor "Valentine ; Katherine Browne ; Jeffery
Gonvile ; Averv Garth.
Proved at Westminster, 14 July, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 234.]
21 April, 1653, I WiUiam Wood, of Boston, baker, sick.
To James Wrangle, son of Richard "Wrangle, 40/. at 21 years.
To Elizabeth Wrangle, daughter of Richard "Wrangle, 20/. at
25 years or marriage. To Mary Wrangle, daughter of Richard
Wrangle, 20/. at 16 years. To Sarah Wrangle, daughter of
Richard Wrangle, 20/, at 18 years. To Bridgett "Wrangle,
wife of the said Richard, 40s. yearly for life ; if she out live
her said husband and remain a widow she shall have 4/, yearly
for life. To the said Richard Wrangle, To Elizabeth
Ireland, of Hamleton in Rutland 10/. To Nicholas PercifaU,
mv kinsman, 5/. etc. To Anne WhinneU, daughter of James
"WhinneU, mv wife's brother, 40/. at 21 years or marriage. To
John, son of Nicholas PercifaU aforesaid, zos. To Martha,
daughter of John WhinneU, 5/. at 18 years. To James
WhinneU, the elder, of Wisbich, zos, yearly. To James
WhinneU, and John WhinneU, mv wife's brothers, and Anne
Clarke my wife's sister, 5/. each. To Thomas More, of
Lynne, 5/ To Roger Bacon, 2or. To Robert RusseU, 20y.
To John Toll, los. To the poor of our Societie 5/. To
Thomas More, of Wisbiche, zos, ior a ring. To Elizabeth
mv wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods, with
one parcel of land, which I lately purchased of Thomas Foster.
Supervisors — Raph Horne, Richard Markham. Witnesses —
Nicholas PercifaU, his mark; Thomas Dunn.
Proved at Westminster, 23 Mav, 1653, by the executrix.
[Brent 88.]
28 April, 1653. I Mary Woodliffe, of Belton in the Isle
of Axholme, widow, sick. My body to be buried in the
churchyard of Belton. To Robert Woodliffe, my grandchild,
the son of Henry Woodliffe, my son, aU my freehold lands
and meadows in Belton, to him and his heirs and assigns for
ever. To Francis Thornton, of Belton, the monev hc oweth
me. To the poor of Belton, 40J. To Jlobert Woodliffe,
my son, 2ox. as his portion. To Henry WoodHffe, my
voungest son, whom I make executor, the rest of mv goods.
Supervisors — Francis Thorneton, John Artus. Witnesses —
Francis Thorneton ; John Artus ; William Newton.
Proved at Westminster, 15 September, 1653, by thc
executor. [Brent 396.] (To be continued)

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8 October, 165 1. I WiUiam Woodroffe, of Bitsfeild, gent.,
sick. My body to be buried in thc church of Bitsfeild.
To Elizabeth Woodroffe, my daughter, 500/. To Sarah
Musson, daughter of Anne Woodroffe, mv wife, a legacv out
of my estate to make up that 100/. (formerly assigned to her
by the ordinary out of^ the estate of William Musson her
father as a pornon), the sum of 200/. To Anne Woodroffe,
my wife, all my household goods, corn, etc. To mv brother,
Richard Woodroffe, 40s, To everyone of his children, 40^.
at 21 years. To the children of Edward Woodroffe, my
brother, 40s, each ar 21 years. T'o the poor of Skillington,
40s, To the poor of Bitsfeild, 3/. bs. Sd, To Edward
Woodroffe, my son, whom I make executor, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — mv cousin, mr William Welbie ; my
brother, Robert Girbert. Witnesses — William Welbie ;
Thomas Bearne ; Robert Gilbert ; Richard Wilson.
Proved at Westminster, 25 June, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 301.]
28 March, 1653. I Edward Woods, of Holbech, husband
man. To Ellin, my wife, one messuage and ten acres of land
in Holbech Fenn end, for her life. To Edward mv son, after
the decease of mv wife, to him and his heirs begotten of his
body, two acres of land in Holbech Fenn end, abutting upon
Hordell tree bancke north, the land of captain Ogle west, and
the land of sir Thomas Dawes east ; 5/, To Robert Woods,
my son, after the decease of mv wife, one messuage and four
acres of land, without the building thereunto belonging, to him
and his heirs begotten of his body, in Holbech Fenn end,
butting upon the lands of John Jackson east, the lands of sir
Thomas Dawes north and the lands of the late queen west.
To Anne Woods, mv daughter, four acres of land, to her and
her heirs after the decease of mv wife, in Holbech Fenn end,
abutting upon the lands of sir Thomas Dawes west, Hordell
tree bancke south, and the lands of sir Thomas Dawes north.
To my daughter Anne, 10/, at 21 years or marriage. If all
my children die before 21 years, then the aforesaid messuage
and ten acres of land to be divided amongst my sister's children,
Bridgett Woods, and mv uncle Robert Woods, his children.
Supervisors — Christopher Blades, Robert P'reeman. To Ellin
my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Robert Wackborne, his mark ; Christopher Blades ;
Robert Freeman.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix. [Brent 313.]

234 ABSTRACTS OF
28 December, 1652. I WiUiam Worts, of Claxby Pluckacre,
veoman, weak. To Joseph Wortes, my son, 60/., 320/. he
owes me, one pair of black steares, ten sheep. To his wife,
two sheep. To his children, one sheep each. To John,
Joseph, WilHam, and Marv Worts, children of the aforesaid
Joseph Worts, 20/. apiece, to the boys at 21 years, and the
daughters at 18 years, with half thc use from their ages of
1 2 years apiece. To the unborn child of my daughter Worts,
wife of Joseph Worts aforesaid, 20/., if a boy at 21 years, if a
wench at 18 years ; it it die, to mine executors. To my
daughter. Amy Obbinson, the use of 10/. during her life, her
husband shall have nothing to do with it, and after her decease
to her daughter, Sarah Obbinson, the said 10/. To Thomas
Obinson, my son in law, 3J. 4^. To Obadia his son, 5J. to
be paid to his father. To Elizabeth Obinson, my grandchild,
20/. at 18 years. If either Elizabeth or Sarah die before they
receive their portions, their portion or portions shall be equally
divided amongst their brothers and sisters on their mother's
side. To WiUiam Shaw, mv grandchild, 20/. To John,
Joseph, and Andrew Shawe, sons of Thomas Shaw, deceased,
20/. apiece at 21 years. To Marv and Suzan Shaw, daughters
of the said Thomas Shaw, 20/. apiece ; to Mary within one
year of my decease, to Suzan at 18 vears. To Henrv
Dandyson, 2Ss, which he owes me. To Elizabeth Hare one
red cow. To her daughter, ^s. To Anne Tavlor, 40s, which
her husband owes me. To everyone of her children, 3^, 4^,
apidce. To Tacy Barsleye, wife of John Barslev, 20s, which
they owe me. To Elizabeth West, wife of Luke West, 20s,
they Owe me. To Christopher Worts, 5^. he owes me. To
everyone of his children, 3J. 4^. apiece to be paid to their
father. To Sarah Keale, wife of Fhomas Keale, 5^. To
everyone of her children, 3J. 4^. apiece, to be paid to their
father. To George Shawe, 20s, which he owes me. To
everyone of his children, zs, 6d, apiece, to be paid to their
father. To Elizabeth CoUingworth, 5^. To everyone of her
children, 2s, bd, apiece. To Catharine Lathorpe, 5J. To
everyone of her children, 2s, bd., to be paid to her. To
Mary Dawson, daughter of John Dawson, 5^. at 18 years.
To Andrew Shawe's children, 5^. apiece, to be paid to their
father. To Mary Shaw, wife of Andrew Shaw, bs, Sd, To
my son, Joseph Worts. To Richard Thew. To Jane
Wright, zs, bd. To Suzan Bowes, is, bd, which she oweth
me. To Andrew Shawe, and William Shaw, whom I make
executors, the rest of my goods. Dated 6 January, 1653-4 [sic].

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Witnesses— WiUiam Jenkins ; WiUiam Hartbawne, his mark.
Proved by sentence, 6 July, 1653, ^Y ^^^ executors.
[Brent 207.]
26 February, 1652-3. I EHzabeth Wright, of Great Limber,
spinster, sick. My body to be buried in the church chancel
of Limber aforesaid. To my brother, mr Hustwait Wright,
2j. 6d, To my sister, mrs Margarett Joyes, wife of Edward
Joyes, zos, and to her son, William Joyes, and her daughter,
Isabell Joyes, ZQs, apiece, to be paid out of a debt which mr
William Tayler and mr Tavler wrote upon 100/. bond, or out
of mr Needham or mr Barnes' bonds. To my executor, the
remainder of the debt. To my nephew, Hustwaite More,
son of Edward More, deceased, 40J, at 21 vears, if he die
before then, to my executor the said 40^, To mv sister,
Susanna Wright, wife of my brother, mr William Wright,
20J, for a ring. To Hustwaite Wright, and Katherin Wright,
children of my brother, mr William Wright, 20/. apiece, and
to John Wright, another son of my brother, mr WiUiam
Wright, all to be paid out of a debt which sir Henry Radlev
and his eldest son owe me upon bond, at 21 vears, and if anv
oi them die before then, I give it to my executor. To
Susanna Wright, daughter of my brother, mr William Wright,
50/, at 21 years, if my executor can get that 50/. mr Andrew
Goodhand owes me ; if she die before age, to my executor.
To my brother, mr William Wright, the remainder of mv
portion which my brother mr Hustwaite Wright owes me,
besides that which is set down in a letter of attorney from him
to me, which my father gave me, being 500/,, whereof he owes
me of that, 214/. Tomy brother, mr William Wright, whom
I make executor, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — John
Percy ; Richard Gelson ; Faith Thompson, her mark ;
Margaret Dixon, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the executor.
[Brent 310.]
7 March, 1652-3. I Willyam Wright, of Scotton, labourer,
sick. Mv body to be buried in the churchyard of Scotton.
To my son, John Wright, and his heirs for ever, one cottage
with a croft in Scotter, being copyhold land, lately purchased
by me of John Mawmell, and formerly the land of John
Farebarne, and I do accordingly surrender the said land into
the hands of John Robinson and Christopher Westabie, two
copyholders of the manor of Scotter, to the use and behoof of
my' said son John and his heirs as aforesaid. To WiUyam

236 ABSTRACTS OF
Wright, mv son, 20/, To Faith Wright, my eldest daughter,
20/. To Elizabeth Wright, my daughter, 15/, at 21 years or
marriage. To Mary Wright, my daughter, 10/. at 21 years
or marriage. To my brother in law, Robert Storre. To my
sister, Troth his wife, one ewe lamb. To my nephew, Robert
Storre, is. To my nephew, Richard Storre, is. To Faith
Wright, mv wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — Robert Mouldes, Thomas Sanderson.
Witnesses — John Bishopp, the elder ; John Bishopp, the
younger; Richard Bishopp,
Proved at Westminster, 14 September, 1653, by the
executrix, [Brent 303,]
II Februarv, 1652-3, I Thomas Wrightson, of Winthorpe,
clerk, sick. To John Wrightson, my brother, forty ewes,
wethers and hogs ; the ground I have of Thomas Gusse
during the time I have it by lease. To John Wrightson, my
kinsman, 10/, at 21 vears. To James Wrightson, son of
James Wrightson, 40^, at 21 years. To Marie Wrightson,
daughter of James Wrightson, 40^. at 21 years. To Alice
Buverlev, wife of William Buyerley, 3/. To John Pickeringe,
my kinsman, 4/. To Anne Pickeringe, my kinswoman, 5/.
To William Slight, zos. To Robert Slight, los. To James
Wrightson, my 'brother, 10/. To Richard Pickeringe, 20r.
To Marie Younge, John Younge, and William Younge,
children of William Younge, of Crofte, zos, apiece at 21
years. To Elizabeth Tokin, my kinswoman, 5^. To the
poor of our parish, ^s. To Elizabeth Wrightson, mv wife,
whom I make executrix, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses —
William Cotnam, his mark ; Richard Browne, his mark ;
Edward Porter.
Proved at Westminster, 6 August, 1653, ^^ ^^^ executrix.
[Brent 303.]
4 January, 1653-4. I Mary Adam widow somtymes the
wife of Robert Adam of Tudd St Maryes, esquire, deceased.
Whereas Robert Webster of Quadringe, gentleman, by his
obligation ofthe sum of ^^832, bearing date the i^' November,
1650, is bound to me the said Marv for the payment of ,^432
at a day long since past, as by the said obligation more fuUy
mav appear, and whereas also I have recovered against John
Trafford, esquire, in the court of Common Pleas at Westmins
ter in an Accion of Dower the sum of ^^200 or thereabouts as
by the record thereof in the term of St Michael last past in the
said court more fully may appear, I do will and desire unto my

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daughter Mary Sanford widow, late wife of William Sanford
clerk, in lieu of ail such moneys as her said husband hath
expended in suits in law about recovery of the money due upon
the said Bond and Judgment the sum of j^ioo which, with the
rest of thc legacies hereafter mentioned, I will shall be paid
after the money due upon thc said Bond and Judgment shall
be recovered and received by my executrix hereafter named.
To Richard Addam my son, 40/. To PhiUipp Addam mv son,
40/. To Robert Addam my son, 30/, To Christopher
Addam my son, 10/. To William Addam my son, 5/. To
Rachell Peach my daughter, 20/. To Sophiah Rice mv
daughter, 20/. To William Sanford mv grandchild, 50/. To
John Sanford my grandchild, 30/. To Annie Sanford mv
grandchild, 30/, To Carralina Sanford mv grandchild, 30/,
To Mary Sanford my grandchild, 5/, To Nicholas Sanford
my grandchild, 5/, To thc said Marv Sanford mv daughter,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. If the said
Mary die before the recovery of the said moneys due upon the
said Bond and Judgement, I make Nicholas Sanford mv
grandchild executor. If he die before the time aforesaid I
make WiUiam Sanford my grandchild executor. If he die
before the time aforesaid I make John Sanford executor.
Witnesses — John Farrer; Anthy [sic] Day; WilHam
Thirlbye his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 28 June, 1654, bv Mary Sanford
the executrix. [Alchin 296.]
In margin : — Proved at London, 12 July, 1684, by the oath
of Nicholas Sanford, the commission to Mary Sanford, the
daughter and executrix, having expired by reason of the death
of the same Mary.
27 October, 1642. I Robert Altord, senior, of New Sleford,
clerk, weak. To the poor of New Sleford, zos. To
EHzabeth and EUinor Saul daughters of widow Saul of New
Sleford, 5^, each. To Elizabeth Alford the eldest daughter of
my son Robert, 100/. at 21 years or marriage ; ail my plate
etc. or else 33/. 6s, Sd, To the three vounger daughters
of mv said son Robert, all mv lands etc. lying-Tvithin the
town etc. of Briggslev, equally amongst them, that is to say,
to Grace Alford, Anne Alford, and Susan Alford, and to their
heirs for ever. Provided nevertheless that if mv said son
Robert his executors or administrators shall pav unto every of
his said three youngest daughters 50/. so soon as thev shall
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the former gift of my lands shall be void, and that all my
aforesaid lands shall remain to my said son Robert and his heirs
(or ever. To mv son Zachary Alford to the use of his
daughterGrace Alford, 40/. I lent him, and 10/. To everyone of
the servants of mv son Robert Alford, izd. To Robert
Alford, mv eldest son, whom I make executor, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Edward Chrichlor ; WilHam Symon his
mark. Proved at Westminster, 30 November, 1654, V '^^
executor. [Alchin 131.]
18 Mav, 1653. I Silenah Amcoats of Hoggstropp, spinster,
weak. To Martha Cater mv niece, ior. To Peregrine
Wheldale son of John Wheldale gentleman, 5/. with its
interest at 21 years. To Elizabeth Hanson my apprentice,
one ewe and a lamb at 21 years. To Susan Wheldale my
niece, whom 1 make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisor — John Wheldale gentleman, los. Witnesses —
William War[?bb]e ; John Edlingson.
Proved at Westminster, 30 March, 1654, by John Wheldale
father of Susan Wheldale, a minor. [Alchin io8.]
I September, 1653. I Mary Andrew of Brothertoft in
parts of Holland, widow, sick. To Elizabeth Andrew mv
daughter, 40/. at 21 years. To Mary Andrew, mv daughter,
40/; at 21 years. To Christopher Gell mv brother, zos. To
Robert GeU my brother, 5^. To John Gell my brother, 5^.
To Edward Gell my kinsman, one lamb. To Thomas
Everingand my servant, one lamb. To mv said two daughters,
ten sheep. To my son Robert Andrew, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Nicholas Rasor ;
John Gell ; Henry Rasor.
Proved at Westminster, 22 August, 1654, ^Y ^^^ executor.
[Alchin 104,]
7 February, 1653-4. I George Anton of Stamford,
gentleman. To my wife Anne Anton, 600/ ; and 40/. per
annum being a moiety of my land in Ferford, whom I appoint
together with my brother William Knight to be executrix and
supervisor. To mv aunt Dame Dorothy Ascough, 10/, To
Sir Edward Ascough, 40/, To her daughter Jenkins, 10/.
To my cousin Mary Ascough, 40s, To mv cousin Jane
Rosell, 40s, To my two sisters Frances Knight and Bridged
Dye, 100/. apiece. To Anne Dye her daughter, 60/. To
Bridget Dye, 50/. To her two sons John Dve and Godward
Dye 50/. apiece. And whereas I was entrusted with 50/. for

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one Henry Wase he paid the use in to his trustees till the vear
1646 : I desire my above named executors to see that there be
aU fair deaUngs with the said Henry Wase, And in case he
depart this Hfe before he attain 21 years, then I wiU and
declare that the aforesaid 50/. with the benefits thereof be paid
unto such person and persons as Katherine K!cndall's
last will doth nominate and express. To mv cosen John
Harrison esq., 40/. To my cosen William Hussee, 40/.
at 21 vears. To Henry Cooke for making my funeral sermon
3/, To my two sons Turney and Samuel Luddington esquires,
40s, apiece for rings. To my father and mother Humfrv, 10/.
apiece. To mv brothers John Bonnett and Thomas Bonnett,
40s. apiece. To my sister Stookes, 40s, To mv brothers
Nathaniel Humfrey, Simon Humfry, and John Humfrv, 205.
apiece. To my sister Grant, 2or. To my cousin Sir Robert
"Warcom and to his ladv, 3/. apiece. To mv cousin Sir Robert
Books and to his lady, 3/. apiece. To mv cousin Edward
Husee esq., a 4/. piece of gold. To my ladv Fairfax, a 30^.
piece of gold. To my cousin Hamcoets, a 3or. piece of gold.
To mr John Julian, a 2o.f. piece. To mv cousin Bridgett
Husee, a 30^. piece of gold. To the poor of this parish of St
George, 3/. To the poor of the four other parishes, los.
apiece. To Robert Boston, 40s. To the poor of Farford, 40^.
To Barbery Lackey and to the servants in the house, 20s.
apiece. To Bridgett the wife of Henrv Cooke, minister, 20r.
for a ring. Witnesses — Henry Cootie ; Thomas Norris ;
Symon Humfrv.
Proved at Westminster, 25 Februarv, 1653-4, ^Y '^^
executrix. [Alchin 142.]
15 February, 1653-4. I Robert Arnold of Swafield,
veoman, sick. Mv bodv to be buried in the church of Swafeild.
To John Arnold son of my brother Richard Arnold, 30/. To
Thomas, Robert, Peeter, Zacharie, Richard, Elizabeth and
Mary Arnold, the sons and daughters of my said brother
Richard 10/. apiece. To my brother Richard's widow, 20/.
To the eldest son of John Deepupe, 10/. To the eldest son of
Thomas Parker of Burne, 10/. To John Nash son of Isaak
Nash, 10/. To mv sister Elizabeth Nash, 20/. To her two
daughters, 10/. apiece. To Robert Arnold son of my brother
Christopher Arnold, the close and land which I bought of mr
Sherwood, to enter it within 6 years next after my decease ;
30/. To Peeter and Thomas Arnold sons of my brother
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Arnold, 150/. ; the close I bought of mr Sherwood for 6 years
next after mv decease etc. ; the lease of my farm where I now
dweU, if she keep herself unmarried. To my brother
Christopher Arnold, 40/. To thc poor of Swafield, 20J. To
my servants Jeffrey Hinman, Nicholas Taylor, John Arnold,
Ralph Shipridge, Isabell Gibson and Hester Sumpter, 51.
apiece. Executors — mv wife Elizabeth and my brother
Chistopher Arnold, and they to have the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Nicholas Taylor ; Jefferv Hinman.
Proved at Westminster, 12 September, 1654, by the
executors. [Alchin 1 14.]
27 September, 1653. Peter Ashton of Grantham, esquire.
Whereas I have formerly given to mv son John all mv lands
and tenements in Fishkerton, and all that lease and all those
lands I hold by lease from the dean and chapter of Peterborough
for all the term of years vet to come and unexpired and all my
estate therein in lieu and full satisfaction of his portion, I do
hereby confirm the same. I give to my daughter Audlev 100/.
to be paid to her within six months after mv decease. To mv
grandchild Elizabeth Audlev, 20/. I make mv son James
Ashton sole executor of this my last will and do give him all
mv goods, household stuff, etc. Whereas mv wife, deceased,
delivered into the hands of my mother-in-law, the lady EUis,
and my sister Adams 50/, which since her decease thev have
given to my two daughters Jane Audley and Elizabeth
Diamond to each of them 20/, apiece, I do hereby signify that
I am contented and well pleased with the same, and do herebv
ratify and confirm the said gift to them. Witnesses — Margarett
Adams ; William Ellis ; Thomas Adams ; Jonas Martin ;
WilHam Bellamy.
Proved at Westminster, 9 June, 1654, bv the executor.
[Alchin 118,]
21 May, 1654. I WiUiam Asselyn of Wadington within
the Libertie of Lincoln, To my wife Amie Ausselvn of
Houterson, co. Chester, all my goods, and I make her mv
executrix. To John Hardin living near Dartford brother to
my first wife Joane Ausselyn. To Thomas Ausellvn of
Neworck son of my brother, Thomas Ausselvn, izd.
Witnesses — John Reade  ; Richard Tarvey; James
GaUine, scrivener.
Proved at Westminster, 10 November, 1654, bv the
executrix. [Alchin 19.] (To be continued)

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241

[Sir Edward Ayscough, knight]
9 November, 1648. Ifl die at London mv body to be
buried there, if in the country, at Stallingburge. To my wife
her wearing appareil etc., and the use of'^the household goods
at Kelsy for her life, and after her decease to mv son Edward
Ayscough the said goods etc. To Francis Ayscough and
Christopher Ayscough my two sons, a horse and 10/. each
besides their annuity. To my son King and his wife, 5/. each.
To my daughters Katherine and Elizabeth Avscough, that
farm and landes in Stallingburgh which I bought of Ustwavte
Wright, with all the money etc. not formeriy'disposed of, and
I make them my executrixes. To the poor of South Kelsy
40s. To the poor of Caster 40J. To the poor of Stalling
burgh 4/. Supervisors — my wife Lady Avscough, my son
Edward Ayscough. [signed] Edward Ayscough. [no
witnessses]. Proved at Westminster, i July, 1654, by the execut rixes.
[Alchin 107.]
6 March, 165 1-2. I Thomas Baker of Sutterton, gentleman.
To the poor of Sutterton 20s. To Thomas Baker my eldest
son 180/., to be paid into the hands of my uncle John Baker,
whom I make supervisor, he to buy lands with the same. My
wife, whom I make executrix, to receive the rents from the
aforesaid lands until my said son shall be put forth as an
apprentice. Then my supervisor shall have the said rents for
the raising of such a sum as shall be disboursed for the putting
forth of my said son an apprentice, until my said son
accomplish 21 vears. To my son John Baker and his heirs
for ever, one messuage etc., and 15J acres of land and pasture in
Algerkirk and Fesedike which I purchased of Thomas Phillipps.
And I do appoint my said uncle John Baker to be his guardian
during his minority, he to receive the rents of the aforesaid
land for the education of my son John until he accomplish 21
years ; 50/, part of the 60/. mv said uncle doth owe me, my
executrix to have the interest of the said 50/. until mv said son
Thomas [sic] attain 15 years or be put forth apprentice. To
my unborn child if I have one, the aforesaid 180/. formerly
given to my son Thomas, or the lands purchased with it, to it
and its heirs for ever ; and 20/. of the aforesaid 50/. formerly
given to my son John to be paid when the said child attain 21
years. To my said son Thomas 30/., the other part of the
said 50/. if I have another child. If the said child die before
21 years, then the aforesaid gifts to my sons Thomas and John

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shaU stand good. If mv executrix die and my said children
die without heirs of their bodies before they attain 21 years,
then to Elizabeth Baker, my sister, and her heirs for ever, the
aforesaid messuage etc., and 15^ acres of land in Algarkirke
and Fosedike, and all the other lands which shaU be purchased
with the aforesaid portion. To my aunt Baker, 301. for a
rino-. To my sister Elizabeth Baker 30^. for a ring. To
mv^aforesaid uncle John Baker. To Martha, my wife, whom
I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisor — my
uncle John Baker. Witnesses — John Baker ; Richard Ambler.
Proved at Westminster, 10 November, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 131.]
3 June, 1652. I Richard Balye of Pinchbecke, yeoman,
well. One cottage, ten acres of land and pasture called the
Goat Meadow ; one messuage and two acres under it in
Croswith ; two acres called Welbyes ; four acres of ground
late Birds bv John Smithes house ; to be letten during the term
of three years etc., for and towards raising a portion for my
daughter Marv Balye. To my son Thomas Balve, five acres of
pasture late William Slaters ; two acres of land and pasture in
small drove in consideration that my said daughter Mary shall
have and enjoy the said ten acres called the Goat meadowe
during the aforesaid three years. If my said son Thomas die
without issue of his body lawfully begotten then I give to my
grandchild WilHam Leaves and to the heirs of his body
lawfully begotten one cottage and three roods of land in Fenn
end. If he die without heirs as is aforesaid then to Richard
the son of Thomas Balye my brother and to his heirs, for ever,
the aforesaid cottage and land. If my son Thomas die without
issue as is aforesaid then I give to my grandchild Richard
Robinson and his heirs, for ever, two acres of land and pasture
in SmaU drove. To Thomas Balye my brother. To Elizabeth
Holding my daughter ior. Supervisors — Henry Balye, 2^. 6d.
for gloves ; Robert Robinson my son in law, zs, bd, for gloves.
To Mary my daughter whom I make executrix the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Thomas Balye ; Alice Robinson her
mark. Proved at Westminster, 7 September, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 114.J
4 January, 1653-4. [John Barber]. My body to be buried
in the church of Wilsford. To my son Richard, 240 acres of
land which I have by lese of mr Dodson. To my children a
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and Branston. To my wife the said corn with two parts of
the rest of my goods. If any of my children die before 21
years their portion to be divided amongst the survivors. To
my brother Robert, izd. To my brother Andrew, I2d, To
my sister Anne, I2d, To my sister Alice, izd. To mv wife
EHzabeth all my lands arable etc. in Wilsford for her life, and
after her death, to my son John and his heirs, for ever, the
aforesaid lands etc. Executrix — my wife Elizabeth. To the
poor of Wilsford 5J. Supervisors — my brother Robert, half a
crown ; RobertRobbinsonof Bronston, gentleman, halfacrown.
Witnesses — Robert Robinson his mark ; Edward Williamson ;
WilHam Watts.
Proved at Westminster, 29 March, 1654, bv the executrix.
[Alchin 108.]
26 November, 1653. I Richard Bass of Spaldinge, miller,
sick. To Margaret mv wife mv house wherein I now live,
and mv three tenements by the Westlode side in Spaldinge for
her life, and after her death, I give to mv son in law Thomas
Bavly the said three tenements and to his heirs for ever, he
paying to his brother Edward Bayly, if he be alive, 20/. To
my daughters in law Anne Baylye, Elizabeth Bavlye, Sarah
Baylye and Francis Baylye, and to their heirs for ever, my
house wherein I now live, after the decease of my said wife.
To my said daughter Anne, to make up that I owe her, 10/.
within one year etc. To my said daughter Elizabeth, to make
up that I owe her, 14/. within one year etc. To my said
daughter Sarah, to make up that I owe her, 10/. at 21 years.
To my said daughter Frances, to make up that I owe her, 10/.
at 21 years. To my kinsman, William Baylye, 5/. To
Dawson Baylye, zos. To Margaret my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — my neighbour,
Thomas Gibson io.r. ; my neighbour, William Thorpe los.
Witnesses — Thomas Gibson ; WiUiam Thorpe ; Thomas
Jackson. Proved at Westminsfer, 5 June, 1654, bv the executrix.
[Alchin 118.]
23 Julv, 1653. I Hamond Bawtree of Friskney, clerk, not
well. Mv body to be buried in the chancel of the church of
Friskney, on the northside of the communion table. To
Elizabeth mv wife, the money and all that household stuff etc. ,
which are aUotted unto her fift part by the committee when I
was sequestred. I have paid unto her two children 160/. out of
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Bawtree, all the remainder of my goods towards the
payment of mv debts, the said goods being bought for
me and paid for to the committee by William Fetch
and Thomas Spoomer now deceased. To my son John
Bowtree the moietv of the rectory of Friskney and aU the
tithes etc. thereunto belonging, and to his heirs for ever. To
the said [sic] John Wilbve, the presentation etc. ofthe vicarage
of Friskney. It is formerly many years ago disposed of and
contrived bv indenture to him, and I will that it remain in his
hands. To mv grandchild Hamond Balbve, mv Junias and
Trimelines, etc. To mv grandchild, John Wilbve. To
Christopher Wilbve. To Mary Wilbye. To all mv grand
children thc rest of mv books. To either mr Francis or mr
Hugh Robothoam who preacheth my funeral sermon. To my
three daughters, Ann, Mary and Alice, ioj. each. To mv
son in law, Richard Clarke, To John Holland my grandchild.
To my son. To my son John Bawtree, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. To mv daughter Margarett
Bawtree in Yorksheere, 40^. To her brother George 20s.
Witnesses — John Wilbye; Hamond Baldwin, his "mark;
Anne Emmerson, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 15 November, 1654, by the
executor. [Alchin 131.]
26 December, 1655, I Roger Beavin of Waddington,
husbandman. To Margaret Beavin mv daughter 4/, at 21
years, etc. To my son John Beavin 20/, at 21 years. To
my daughter Elizabeth Beavin 10/. at 21 vears. To mv
brother Robert Beavin. To WilHam Thorp of Waddington,
who made this will, 2s, bd. To Joane Beavin my wife, whom
I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — WiUiam
Thorp ; Richard Pacye.
Proved at London, 18 P'ebruary, 1655-6 by the executrix.
[Alchin 68.]
I March, 1653-4. Robert Beedall, his body in the church
of Burton next Lincoln. To mr Robert Martins, mv son in
law IS. To Anne Mattins his wife is. To his son Joseph
Mattins zos. To his son John Mattins, 6d. To Thomas
Greene, my son in law, 5/. To Judith Greene my daughter
5/. To Elizabeth Greene my grandchild. To Francis Beedall
my wife, whom I make executor [sic], the rest of mv goods.
Witnesses — William Smith ; Richard Parkins.
Proved at Westminster, 16 September, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 117.]

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25 October, 1654. I Sence Berry of Carlby, widow, weak.
My body to be buried in the church or churchyard of Carlby.
To my son John Berry the lease of mv farm in Carlbv. To
Sarah ThirkiU, my mother, 10/. To Elizabeth Ward. To
my sister Sarah Sharman. To my said mother, mv sister
Sharman, and Elizabeth Ward. To mv son George Berrv
15/. at 21 years. To my said son John Berry 5/. at 2i years.
To Francis ThirkiU my brother, whom I make executor, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — Francis Shipp ; WilHam
Gilbert. Proved at Westminster, 12 December, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 291.]
10 October, 1653. I Charles Bestoe of Holton in the
Moore, gentleman, sick. To my brother, John Bestoe, 80/. of
the 200/. he oweth me. To my niece Frances Bestoe 10/. Tomy
niece Anne Power 10/. etc. To Elizabeth Bestoe, mv brother
Ottiwell's eldest daughter, 80/., it to be put into my brother
John Bestoe's hands until she attain 16 years. To William,
my brother Ottwell's son, 20/. to be placed as above said, until
he attain 21 years. To Anne Bestoe, Richard Bestowe, and
Douglas Bestoe, my brother William's children, zos. each, to
be paid unto their mother. To my nephew John Power zos.
To my niece Elizabeth Power 2or., and my brother Ralph Power's
acquittance to be a sufficient discharge. To my said brother
Ralph Power 5/. for a horse. To Francis Rocklife of Caster
5/. To Humfrey Barckwith of Nettleton 4or. etc. If any ofthe
aforesaid children die before the age for their legacy to be paid,
then the legacv so to be paid shall come to my executor. To
Goodwife Sanderson. To John Hewatt zs. bd. To Francis
Mumby zs, bd. To Mary Hurster zs, bd. To my landlord
James Yorke and his wife I0.f. each etc. To my brother
Ottiwell Bestoe, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Alice Yorke, her mark ; Jane Sanderson, her
mark ; James Yorke.
Proved at Westminster, 5 May, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 124.]
27 August, 1653. I Walter Bethell of Asgarbye, gentleman.
To my wife, and unborn child, my whole estate, except as
follows : To mv father in law, Edward Cressett, esq., that
212/. I borrowed of him. To my mother Bethell 10/. per
annum during her life. To my mother and brother, mr
Nathaniell Bethell, the whole debt they owe me, on condition
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that bond in which I stand bound with him, and with my
brother Hugh, to mr Henry Cotton, taylor, near Temple Barr
in London, and that he pav to mrs Anne Bethell 58/., and to
mv brother John 17/. Neverless if he does not indemnify me
and my heirs etc., from the aforesaid bond and sums of money
aforesaid, that then and not otherwise it shall be lawful for my
executrix, heirs and assigns, to lay claim to the whole of that
debt my mother and brother stand indebted unto me. To my
brother, mr Hugh Bethell, my allarum watch. To my brother
Adiell BetheU 5/. To my brother Henry Bethell. To my
father and mother Cressett. To my brother John Cressett.
To the poor 10/. To widow Hardy (a widow in Asgerby),
100/. I owe her. To mr Michaell Adlard, minister of Asgerby,
the 18/. reserved rent out of my estate at Asgerby from time
to time. Executrix — my wife. Witnesses — William Hubbert;
Thomas GUs [sic] ; George Griffiths.
Proved at Westminster, 14 January, 1653-4, by Mary
Bethell relict and executrix. [Alchin 142.]
22 September, 1652. I Ellin Bingham of Scalby, widow,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchvard of Scalbv. To
Ellen Hall, daughter of Thomas Hall, 61. zt Zl years. To
George Whaplocke, son of Thomas Whaplock, 61, at 21 years.
To Susanna Hall, 2s, 6d, To IsabeU Whaplock 18^. etc.
To Thomas Hall and Thomas Whaplock all thev owe me.
To Thomas Harum lOJ. etc. To Daniell Easton, son of
Richard Easton zos. To Ralph Browne, son of Ralph Browne,
5y. To David Sansum the i6j. that mr Pomfrett owes me.
To Abigaill Holland. To Peter Metcalfe and his heirs for
ever, all the rest of my goods, and I make him executor.
Witnesses — Robert Barnes ; John Tayler, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 22 February, 1653-4, by the
executor. [Alchin 142.]
17 August, 1654. 1 John Block of Upper Toynton by
Horncastle, yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the
churchyard of Toynton aforesaid. To Margarett Block, mv
grandchild, 10/. a year for 12 years out of my lands which I
purchased of mr William Davison, one cow etc., and all the
household goods after the decease of my wife. To John Block,
son of Edward Block, my grandchild, mv land which I
purchased of mr William Davison ; and mv land which I
purchased of William Stevenson ; one barn which stands next
to the lands of the said Davison at 21 years. To Edward
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To Elizabeth Block, my grandchild, one cow etc. when she
shall marry or at the end of 12 vears ; one cottage wherein
Thomas Hassell now dwelleth after the decease of Elizabeth
my wife. To everyone of my servants izd, apiece. To
Elizabeth my wife, for her life, all the households goods. To
every poor widow in Upper Tovnton izd. To Edward
Block my son, whom I make executor, the rest of mv goods.
Supervisor — WiUiam Johnson of Nether Tovnton. Witnesses
— John Hardinge ; Mary Webster, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 14 November, 1654, by the
executor. [Alchin 131.]
14 September, 1654. I James Blowe of Woriabv, sick-
My body to be buried in the church of Woriabv. To mv son,
Herbert Blowe, if he shall ever come again, 20/. and a mare
worth 5/. To my daughter in law, Elizabeth Blow, 5/. To
my grandchild, Elizabeth Blow, 13/. 6s, Sd, and one heifer. To
Katherine Fowler, the daughter of Thomas Fowler, 20/. ; one
mare and one cow. To my son in law, Robert Mundey, and
my daughter, Mary Mundey, 5/. each. To mv grandchild, John
Mundey, 5/. To my wife, Mary Blow, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — William
Thornhill, 20r. ; Robert Mundey, zos. Witnesses — John
Mundey ; William ThornhiU.
Proved at Westminster, 17 November, 1654, ^Y *^^
executrix. [Alchin 131.]
14 January, 1653-4. ^ John BoUe the elder, of Louth,
gentleman, weak. My body to be interred within the
chauncell of Louth, as near my late wife and child as is
convenient, in the night time. To the poor of Louth, 20^.
To mv sons John BoUe and Charles BoUe, and my daughters
Jane BoUe, Elizabeth BoUe and Bridget BoUe, equally between
them, the remainder of mv money, at 21 years or marriage,
and to those now of fuU age as soon as may be, they marrying
with the consent of my brother. Sir Charles BoUe, and of my
executor, any marrying without the said concent to receive 20r.
To my nephew Robert Doughty, gentleman, all my goods etc.
and make him executor. Supervisor — my brother Sir Charles
BoUe. Witnesses — WiUiam Wadsley ; Evans Garrett ; George
Parish. Codicil of the said John BoUe : To my cousin,
Robert Doughty, my pybald colt. To my brother. Sir Charles
BoUe, 2or. for a ring. To my brother, Edward BoUe, zos, for
a ring. To my servant, Francis Est, 5/. above his wages. To
IssabeU Phissick 10s, To my daughter EHzabeth a colt, and

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desire mv brother and sister Robinson to take care of my said
daughter, and her portion to be put into their hands. To my
daughter Jane the grey filly. To my daughter Bridget a
fillv. Fo my son Charles a foal. To my son John rhe bay
mare and the black mare. Witnesses — George Parish ;
William Wadsley.
Proved at Westminster, 29 March, 1654, bv the executor.
[Alchin 108.]
24 April, 1652. I Elizabeth Bond of Sutton St Edmonds,
widow. My body to be buried in the chancel of the chapel of
Sutton St Edmonds, near the grave of my late husband. To
the minister preaching my funeral sermon 2or. To William
Cooke, my grandchild, ten acres of free and copyhold land in
Sutton St James, which the said Steven Bond [sic] and myself
late had and purchased jointly to us and our heirs of one John
Grime to him and his heirs for ever, upon consideration that
mv said grandchild shall pav unto Elizabeth Cooke, my
grandchild, the sum of 80/. ; 50/. part of the aforesaid sum was
given to the said Elizabeth by the will of my late husband
Steven Bond, and the remaining 30/, I give unto her as a
legacv from mvself, at 21 years. If the said William fail in
the payment ot the 80/. then it shaU be lawful for the said
Elizabeth to enter upon the aforesaid ten acres of land to enjov
it, to her and her heirs for ever. To my said grandchild
WiUiam Cooke, 100/., which is payable unto me according to
the provisoe of a certain deed of feofment indented bv which
Thomas Thomasin did enfeof me and my heirs ofone messuage
and ten acres of land and pasture in Leverington-Pursondrove
for the better and more secure payment of the said 100/., in
default of the payment of the said 100/. unto my grandchild
William Cooke by the said Thomas Thomasin, I give the said
messuage and ten acres of land to the said WiUiam Cooke and
to his heirs and assignes, he paying unto my two grandchildren
John Cooke and Dorothy Cooke, to each of them, 50 [sic]
which are given and bequeathed unto them respectively by the
will of the said Steven Bond, at 21 years. To the said WiUiam
Cooke my grandchild, all estate, right, title, etc., in one
messuage and fifty-four acres of land and pasture, which I hold
of the demise of my son in law, James Cooke, he paying to my
said grandchildren, John and Dorothv Cooke, 30/. apiece
at 21 years. To my grandchild, Susanna Cooke, 80/. at
21 years. To my said grandchild WiUiam Cooke, and to his
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heirs and assigns for ever, two and a half acres of copyhold land
of the manor of Sutton Holland, lying in Sutton St Edmonds
which I and my late husband purchased to us and our heirs of
the said John Grime, on considera,tion that my said grandchild,
William Cooke or his heirs, pay unto Anne, wife of mr John
Ward, zos, yearly so long as she live with her family, within
the parish of Sutton St Edmonds. To Susanna, the wife of
James Coosie 20/. To Katherine, the wife of William Cooke,
20/. etc. To my grandchild William Cooke. To my
grandchildren, William, John, Elizabeth, Dorothy and Susanna
Cooke. To the children of my brothers William and
Thomas White I o.f. apiece. To John Spaine 2or. To Alice
his wife 5^. To everyone of my godchildren 3^. 4^. apiece.
To the said William Cooke my grandchild, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — WiUiam
Watsham, los, ; Symon Jenkson, ioj. And I have surrendered
all my copyhold lands and tenements of the manor of Sutton
Holland, unto the hands of the lord of the said manor, unto
thc hands of William Olepps, likewise tenant of the said manor,
to the use and uses before in this will expressed. Witnesses —
William Smith ; William Marten ; William Oleppes, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 7 February, 1653-4, by the executor.
[Alchin 142.]
22 January, 1654-5. I John Bracewell of Grantham,
yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the parish church or
churchyard of Grantham. To the poor of Grantham, 20.f.
To my brother Robert Bracewell, zos. To my brother
Edward Bracewell, 10/. To his son Robert Bracewell, 20/.
To his son Edward Bracewell, 5/. To my cousin William
Dobleday, 40s. To my cousin Mary Marshall, los. To her
daughter Anne Marshall, ior. To my wife Mary BraceweU,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Georigg Berigg ; John Fancourt ; Arthur Fox.
Proved at London, 9 February, 1655-6, bv the executrix.
[Alchin 68.]
16 January, 1655-6. I Peter Bradley of Louth, gentleman,
sick. To Elizabeth my wife, whom I make executrix, and to
her heirs and assigns, my dweUing house in Louth, my West
gate close there, and my demesne lease in Louth, to be by her
or them, sold, and the surplussage after my debts are paid shall
be equally divided among my daughters and younger sons to be
paid at their ages of 21 years or marriage. I desire my
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for the recovering of the legacies owing by my brother Grave
Bradley j and that hc would persuade my son and heir when
he is of full age to join with my wife to raise some further
portions out of my Yorkshire lands for my said daughters and
younger children.' Supervisors — my said brother Robinson;
mr Wadslev of Louth. Witnesses — Nicholas John Bolle ;
the mark of' Margaret Kinge.
Proved at J>ondon, 17 March, 1655-6, by the executrix,
[Alchin 99,]
8 October, 1653. I William Brittaine of Wainfleet, weak.
To mv eldest son John Brittaine, my dweUing house in
Wainffeet All Saints ; one close of pasture in the parish
aforesaid containing four acres ; 10/, to be paid unto mr John
Watts of Northolme and my brother Joseph Brittaine, whom
I desire to be trustees for my said son. To my wife EUinor
Brittaine, my said house and land for her life if she remain a
widow, but if she re-marry then my said son shall enter upon
and possess the said house and lands at 21 years. To my
second son Charles Brittaine, 35/. to be paid to the said
trustees, until he attain 21 years. If both my said sons die
without issue, then the aforesaid house, land, and monev shall
redound to my brother Joseph Brittaine and his heirs, after the
decease of mv wife EUinor Brittaine. To my brother Joseph
Brittaine. T'o my brother Joseph Brittaine's children, Sarah
and Mary, 40J. each. To my wife, EUinor Brittaine, whom I
make executor [sic] the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
SamueU Watts ; Mary Hogheard.
Proved at Westminster, 27 July, 1654, by the executrix,
[Alchin 121.]
13 September, 1654. I Cassandra Brock of Ganesburgh,
widow, sick. To John Wadsworth of Leeds, co. York,
clothier, my kinsman, 10/. To Ursula 'Filsley, 10/, To
Sarah Ampleforth the grandchild of mrs Anne Patricke, widow,
10/, To my maidservant, 5/, To the poor of Ganesburgh, 5/,
To the poor of Burton Stather and Normanby, 4/, To
Robert Darwin of Morton, or his wife if he die before, 5/,
'Fo EHzabeth Godfrey of Marton, 40s. Vo widow Markham,
zos. To Dorothy Darbey, 20X. To Richard Parke and his
wife, 405. 'Fo widow Busbey, 5/. To old Edward West, 3/,
To blind Thomas Calvert, zos. To Tong the swineherd, 20x,
To old Smith in Ratten Rowe for his wife, 40J. To widow
Barley, 40^. To widow Lobley, zos. To old Thomai
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los. To old Blagne's lame girl and youngest bov, 40^. To
Roiamond Greene, 40X. To Robert Pyburne,' 10s, "To
liable Pyburne, 10s. To Elizabeth Hopwood, 20^. "Fo
Mary 1-Iopwood, 20J. To widow Jiicksonn and her daughter,
ZOS. To widow Hardcy and her daui>htcr, of Morton, 40^.
To widow Calvert, 40f. I'o [blunl] Drury of Morton, 20i-.
To lame Watson's boy on the Cawsey, zos. To mr Robert
Powell, now minister of Ganesburgh, whom I make executor,
the rest of my goods. Witnesses— Thomas Hornby ; Mary
Creech, har mark.
At Westminster, 35 November, '.654, by thc executor,
[Alchin 131,]
4 March, 1653-4. I Thomas Browne, thelder, of Addle
thorpe, gentleman, lick, To the poor ot Addlethorpe, 20s,
To Marv Edlingson, wife of John Edlinson, my sister,
3/. bs, td. To Hester Stanthorpe, ioj. To my eldest
daughter Bridgett Corbett, 7/. los, yearly. To my second
daughter Mary Garrard, 7/. los. yearly. To my third "daughter
Manna Browne, 200/. at 2 1 years. If my said daughter refuse
to Uve with my executor, and receive her education and
maintenance from him, then mv executor shaU pay to Anne
Browne, her mother, 10/, yearly in lieu of her education etc.
during her minority. To John Browne my second son, 500/.
at ai years ; ao/. ; 50/. for binding him apprentice To mv
grandchild Thomas Garrard, 20/. at 21 years. If my wif'e
educate him etc. so that he shall not be bound out an apprentice
or otherwi'ic chargeable upon my executor for his education
etc. he shaU receive ao/. more at liis said age of 21 years. To
my other grandchild Anne Garrard, 20/. at 21 years. If
cither of mv said grandchildren die before 21 years, thc portion
of the one so dying shall be divided equally between the
survivor and mv executor. To Anne Browne, my wife, 40/.
yearly. If the aforesaid money is not paid at either of the
aforesaid terms it shall be lawful for my wire or her attorney to
enter upon any of mv messuages, lands, etc., in Ingoldmells
and Addelthorpc. To my said wife three acres of p.isture lor
her life, Iving along bv thc draviic side upon the south, and
upon the higliwav Icailins from my dwelling house upon the
east. To my said wife all my household stuffs. To my sister,
Margaret Dickinson, 20J. tor a ring. To everyone 01 my
menmU servants, ss. To my eldest son, Thomas Browne,
whom 1 make executor, thc rest of mv goods. Witnesses —
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At Westminster, 14 June, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 118,]
20 April, 1652. I John Burton of AUington, yeoman, sick.
My body to be buried in the churchyard of Allington. To
Marv my wife, whom I make executrix, all my goods towards
paying my debts and raising portions for my younger children.
To the said executrix I do lease etc. my dwelling house with
appurtenances and all the lands etc. to the same belonging, to
have and to hold to her and her heirs and assigns for the next
fourteen years, for and towards the payment of my debts etc.
To mv eldest son, zos, yearly after he shall accomplish
21 years. To the poor of Allington, los. Witnesses —
Aug. Grants, senior ; John Cary ; Thomas Grant ; Augs.
Grant, junior.
Proved at Westminster, 19 December, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 291.]
3 January, 1653-4. I Lawrence Burton of Bolingbroke,
butcher, sick. To mv children, Elizabeth, Mary and Lawrence,
and to my unborn child, 20/. apiece at 21 years. To my said
son Lawrence and his heirs for ever, after the decease of my
wife, my shop and stalls and one acre of land in Westerkeirle
field. To mv wife Elizabeth, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — John Cooke ; George Cocke ;
Thomas Whittaker ; Nicholas Langton, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 30 March, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 122.]
22 May, 1 65 1. I DanieU BydaU of Gosberkirke, yeoman,
sick. My body to be buried in the church or churchyard of
Gosberkirke. To William my eldest son, the messuage
wherein I now dwell, and four and a half acres of coppyhold
land adjoining the said house lying in Gosberkirk, to him and
his heirs for ever ; four acres one rood of freehold land and
pasture in Gosberkirke and Quadring, that is to say, three and
a half acres lying in the field under the messuage aforesaid in
Gosberkirke, and the other one lying in Colehorne Sidinge
upon the land of William Thompson of Gosberkirke east, and
abutting upon the lane called Graycoate Lane north, in
Quadringe, to him and his heirs for ever, to enter upon at
21 years. To Daniell my youngest son, one messuage six
acres of freehold land in Rushgate in the parish of Surflett, to
him and his heirs for ever, to enter upon at 21 vears. To my
daughter Anne, 50/. at 18 years. If my said daughter die
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said portion at 21 years ; to my youngest son Daniell, 15/. of
her said portion at 21 years, I give one and a half acres
of pasture being copyhold, abutting upon the lands of Leonard
Browne, gentleman, upon the north and openeth upon a lane
leading to red pitt rigge lying in Gosberkirke west, to be sold by
my executrix to pay the sum of 30/. which I stand engaged to pav
unto my brother Thomas Bydall at his age of 21 years. And
if it happen that my executrix shall not so sell the coppyhold
land to pay my brother Thomas his 30/. as is aforesaid or shall
not other ways pay the said 30/, to my aforesaid brother at his
aforesaid age of 21 years, then my will is that my brother shall
enter into and possess the said one and a half acres of copyhold,
to have and to hold the same to him and his heirs for ever,
towards and in full satisfaction of the aforesaid 30/, etc' To
be sold for and towards paying my debts and legacies : — two
acres three roods of freehold pasture, whereof one acre three
roods Iveth on the northside of the lane called Grav-coate lane,
right at the end of the three acres abutting upon the house in
which I now dwell, and the other acre lyeth in a furlong called
the Grafts abutting upon More-load west, and one acre more,
to be sold to the same use, of copvhold land, adjoining
unto the aforesaid one acre of freehold pasture south. To
William my son, 10/. at 21 years, which lo/, were given him
by mv [sic] grandfather Bvdall. To mv mother Young, 40s.
To M.arv daughter of mv sister Jackson, zos, at 21 years. To
Jane daughter of my sister Roger, 20J. at 21 years. To
William son of my brother William Bydall, izd. at 2i years.
To the poor of Gosberkirke, 2o.f. If either of my two sons
die before 21 vears, then my wife Elizabeth shall have the
portion of the one so dying. To my son William. To my
wife Elizabeth, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods ;
also all my houses, lands, etc., to use and enjoy until my two
sons shall accomplish their respective ages of 21 years.
Witnesses — Henrv Goldinge ; Solomon Sharpe ; The mark of
Christopher Roger.
Proved at Westminster, 25 September, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 114.]
24 January, 1653-4. I Richard Campion of Burgh,
husbandman, sick. To William Bonner my grandchild, 6
ewes etc., to be delivered into the handes of his father. To
WiUiam Bonner my son. To Dorothy my daughter. To
Frances my daughter. To Robert Dixon my son, izd. To
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his daughter I2^. each. To my sister Mary PauU, bd. To
five of her children 6d, apiece. To Mary Jackson zs. To
Hammond Champline two children izd, each. To Robert
Campline and his wife 2J. To his children bd, apiece. To
William Ballard zs. To my wife, whom I make executrix,
the rest of mv goods. Supervisors — William Ballard ; Nicholas
Watt. Witnessess — John Covill ; Richard Huggins.
Proved at Westminster, 14 April, 1654, ^Y Anne Campline
[sic] the relict and executrix. [Alchin 124.]
6 April, 1654. I Robert Cardwell, of Baston, grasier, sick.
Mv bodv to be buried in the parish church or churchyard of
Baston. To mv brother Richard's children 20/. equally
amongst them. 'Fo mv nephew, John Cardwell, half an acre
of wardland lying in the middlefield of Baston. To my wife
Susana all my copyhold lands in Baston during her life,
and after her death to my son Richard Cardwell and to
the heirs of his body the aforesaid copyhold lands for ever. To
my son, Richard Cardwell, the bond of £100 which Captain
"Wright of Deepinge oweth me, and the use of it until he come
to 21 years. To my wife Susanna and my son Richard a bond
of £50 which James Gyles of Thorney oweth me equally
between them. To mv brother John Spinkes, _|^5. To James
Hecocke, los. To my godson, Robert Coolson, at Weston
Forend, loj. To John Spinkes. To the poor of Baston
15 strike of barley. To my wife Susana and my son Richard,
whom I make executors the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Robert Beaver ; John Grummill.
Proved at Westminster, 26 July, 1654, by the executors.
[Alchin 121.]
7 July, 1654. I Christopher Carter, of Stickney, husband
man, sick. Fo Robert Carter, my son, his now dwelling
house, etc., to him and his heirs for ever. To mv daughter,
Anne Benton, one red doved quee. To my daughter,
Rebeccha Carter, four kine, etc. To my son, Benjamin
Carter, whom I make executor, the rest of mv goods.
Witnesses — George Browne ; John Meedlay.
Proved at Westminster, 22 August, 1654, ^y ^^^ executor.
[Alchin 104,]
8 May, 1654. I William Carter of Gosberkirke, yeoman,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Gosberkirke.
To mv son Thomas Carter wherin I lyveth 8 acres of ground.
If he die without heirs lawfully begotten it shall be equaUv
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Carter. To mv ion William Carter, seven acres of pasture in
Cjoiberkirke mul Surllctt callinge Armintoft, if he die without
heirs lawfully begotten, it ihull be rqiiully divided to Thomas
Cuitcr, )aiie Caitcr and Kraiieij Carter. To mv said son
William £";.o at at years. To jaiin C;irter mv daiis-htcr, wite
of Anthony KoihvwcU, Cio, Vo Francis Caiter mv daughter
£40 at 21 years, etc. To my grandchild Peeter Roger ^5 at
31 years. To my cousin Thomas Markham, mv godson, 10
groates at,? I vears. To my ton Thomas Carter, whom 1
make executor thc rest of'nw goods. Witnesses— Kdward
Aiwcll his riuirk j I'hum.is Markham.
Proved at Wcitniinster, 27 November. 1054, by thc executor.
[Alchin 131.1
i8 October, 1653. I Isabdl Cheales. of Hagworthingham,
widow, weak. To my son, Gc-oigc Riggc's,'40/. To the
children of niv late grandson, N.ithanicll Rlggcs, to wit,
Thomas Kiggs, John Riggs. laizabeth Riggs, 'jVlarv Riggs,
jf8 IKS, eacn at ;i vears, mui ilic said poit'ions shall be paid
into tne luuidi of Thomas Silnhorpc 01' Wilsbvr and |ohn
Sibthorpe of Astcciiic and Williuiu Wingod or I lagwoitliiiig-
liam, bv John Whitinge of Boston, woollen draper,"out of the
lum which hc oweth mc. To mv cousin, Klizabeth Ninbrav,
ros. To Williani Dale, clerk, -jioj'. To Susan Dale, jj. To
Kliaabeth Cock, mv co/.in, 51, To Anne Goose, mv grand
child, IOJ. To her children, io.»-. To niv cousin, Ivlargaret
Clark, IOJ. To her daughter, Klir.abeth Clark, 5.?, To the
poor of llagwortliingham, aoJ. To those who shall carry mv
corpse to thc grave, 4J. 'To my granddaughter, Margaret
Rlggi, relict of mv grandson Nathaniell Rigg.s, deceased, wliom
I nuke executrix, the re»t of mv goods. Witnesses — John
Whitinge; Thomai Cheales ; Meiijainiii Whitinije.
Proved at Wcitminsier, 30 April, 1054, ^"' "*^ executrix.
[Alchin 124.)
a8 June. l6?4. I William Clarke the elder of Habrough,
lin^leman, sick. To Alice Wright, now wife of William
Wright of Habrough, mv mother, all mv right title etc. in one
messuage and tarm in Habrough, with the lands etc. within
the Town Fields, etc. of Habrough with the common of pasture
etc. to thc same belonging, for her Hie. 'Fo Mary Maudeslcy
daughter of John Mairdslev ol Nettleton 40/., half at 18 vears
and half at 21 vears. If she die bcioic 31 vears then to John
Maudiley son of the said John Maudslcv and brother unto the
said Mary ao/., to tny executrix the other 3o/. To William

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Wright son of WilHam Wright of Habrough 3/. To every of
my godchildren 3^. 4^/. at 21 years. To Isaack Newmarch of
Habrough 5J. "To Elizabeth Brayde my grandmother 6j. 8d,
To John Maudsley son of John Maudsley of Nettleton 10/. at
21 years. To Jane Fowler daughter of Robert Fowler of
Habrough late deceased 5/, To Dorothy Osbourne daughter
of Anne Osborne of Habrough one ewe and a lamb. To the
poor of Habrough I2.r. To the aforesaid Alice Wright my
mother, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — George Milson ; Thomas Fowler of Habrough,
5^. To Dorothv Marshall wife of WilHam Marshall of
Habrough 6j. Sd, Witnessess — Elizabeth Green wife of
William Green, her mark ; Elizabeth Hill, widow, her mark ;
John Wells ; Johnson Empringham with others.
Proved at Westminster, 25 September, 1654, by Alice the
relict [sic] and sole executrix. [Alchin 114.]
I January, 1652-3. I Hammond Claxton, of Horsington,
esq. To the poor of Horsington, 20/. To all mv tenants
who owe me 3/. or under I forgive them their debts. To
Hammond Claxton of Graves Inn, co. Middlesex, gentleman,
and the heirs male of his body, the messuages, lands and
tenements in Wells, Wookey, Milton, Polesham, co. Somerset,
which I have covencnted to him by a deed bearing date
I October, 1647. To my nephew, Hammond Claxton of
Barton, co. Norfolk, gentleman, 92/. he oweth me for 8 years
rent ended at St Michael 1644, for a tenement in the parish of
St Giles in the Fields, co. Middlesex, wherein he and his
family then and formerly dwelt ; and 20/. which he received
for me of widow Sterlinge in co. Norfolk. To mv nephew mr
Hammond Ward of Clements lane, London^ merchant, 40^.
for a ring. To his son my grandnephew and godson Hammond
Ward, 40/. To my grandnephew and godson, Hammond
Claxton of Fleetstreete, the son of my nephew WilHam
Claxton, deceased, 20/. To my nephew James Tilney and
Francis Tilney his wife of Norwich, 10/. To my niece, mrs
Anne Bernard, wife of mr Thomas Bernard, of North
Cromwell, esquire. To John Hardinge of Horncastle 7/. he
oweth me. To my servant, Charles Wood, 5/. To my
servant, EHzabeth Ward, the cottage wherein John Pinchbeeck
now dwelleth in Horsington, to her and her assigns for her
natural life. And I desire my nephew Hammond Claxton of
Livern, co. Suffolk, esquire, unto whom I have given all mv
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lands in Horsington and Lincolnshire, that he will permit my
said servant Elizabeth Ward peacefully to hold the said cottage
for her life. To my two servants Charles Ward and Elizabeth
Ward. To George Neyle of Bregs, junior, gentleman, the
50/. which I lent him, part of the 100/. bv which Justinian
Pagett of Holborn, esquire, standeth bound to him. To the
chUd or children of Richard Foster and Anne his wife late of
Horsington, deceased, of whose goods I took the inventory and
is registered in the Chancellors Court at Lincoln, there
remaineth on my hands 4/. 8^. id,, and this I make up to bl, to
be paid unto such child or children as shall be Uving at the time
of my death. To Francis Mason only child of Robert Mason
late of Horsington, deceased, of whose goods I took the
inventory which is registered in the Chancellors Court at
Lincoln, there remaineth on my hands 3/. iSs. Sd, and this I
make up to 6/, to be paid unto the said Francis Mason. To
my nephew Hamond Claxton of Livermeare, co. Suflblk, my
manor of Horsington and all my messuages, lands and
tenements in Horsington, Blankney and Methringham or
elsewhere in co. Lincoln, and the heirs male of his bodv, with
divers remainders to divers of my nephews as in a deed enrolled
in the chancery in or about Hilary Term 1648, in which I
have covenanted to stand seized to my said nephew Hamond
Claxton of Livermeare of my said premises in co. Lincoln.
To mr Thomas Dobbs, the minister, for preaching my funeral
sermon 10/. ; also another 10/. To his children mr Thomas
Dobbs and mrs Mary Dobbs, 5/. each. To mr Giles
Flemminge, minister of Waddingworth, 10/. To mr Richard
Sliggs, preacher of Stiggswould, 10/. To John Houlbv, my
late servant, lol. To my grandnephew John Claxton the
eldest son and heir of my nephew Owen Claxton late of
Covent Garden, gentleman, deceased, 250/. To Dennise
Claxton my grandnephew second son of my said nephew Owen
Claxton, 250/. To my grandniece Frances Claxton the eldest
daughter of my said nephew Owen Claxton 250/. at her
marriage. To my grandniece Katherine Claxton second
daughter of mv said nephew Owen Claxton 250/. at her
marriage. To my niece Anne Smith wife of my nephew
George Smith, esquire, and daughter of my nephew William
Buckley, esquire, 100/. To my said nephew William Buckley
40S, for a ring. To my niece Elizabeth Buckley 10/. To
my nephew Hamond Claxton of Booton the 100/. I stand
bound for, as his surety for his debt unto my nephew
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Greenwich the 100/. I stand bound for as his suerty unto my
aforesaid nephew Alexander Thurston. To my nephew Hamond
Chadwick the 100/. I stand bound for as his'suerty to Lady Pratt.
To my said nephew Owen a certain lease I purchased in his
name of one William Churchill, belonging to Magdalen college
in Oxford of all that their manor place in Horsington. To
my said nephew Owen Claxton and George Neyle of Grayes
Inne, gentleman, certain sums of my money lent in their
names. To my niece Grace Claxton and my grand nephew
John Claxton her son, both of them living in Heartstreet,
Covent Garden, whom I make executors, she being the relict
and he the son and heir of my nephew Owen Claxton, provided
that the said Grace remain unmarried. If she marry I will
that neither the said Grace nor the said John her son shall be
my executors, but shall be utterly barred from having anything
to do with my will or with any of my goods no more than if
they had never been mentioned in this will. In case the said
Grace marry I ordain my nephew Hamond Claxton of
Empington, co. Cambridge, esquire, my sole executor.
All these legacies, my lease of the messuage called Westhouse
in Wallvington, co. Somerset, which I formerly bought of
Robert Smith for 600/. ; all my ready money, plate etc. ; all the
rents and arrears of rents which shall accrue from my tenements
in Horsington, Blankney, and Methringham, or in Wells,
Wookeyhole, Weoke, Milton, and Polesham, co. Somerset, at
the time of my death. To my nephew Hamond Claxton late
parson of RolHsbye release from a debt of 500/. if he agree to
pay 300/. of it by 50/. yearly. To William Clearkc of
Langton 5/. To Thomas Barton of Thumbleby 5/. Wit
nesses — Thomas Dobbs rector of the church of Horsington ;
Richard Skigges vicar of Stixwoulde ; Thomas Barton ;
Charles Johnson ; Richard Wood ; Charles Wood.
Codicil dated 30 October, 1653. To Edward Flovd of
London, esquire, 40/. To Thomas Floyd of London, gentleman,
his brother, 40/. To their sister mrs Barbara Floyd 50/. To
mr Thomas Wharton, gentleman, of Grayes Inne 40/. To
my nephew Senhowse Claxton 1000/. instead of the 250/.
formerly given unto him. To my said grandnieces Francis
Claxton and Katherine Claxton 500/. each instead of the 250/.
formerly given unto them. Witnesses — John Hardinge ;
Richard Wood ; Thomas Dobbs rector of Horsington.
Proved at Westminster, 9 January, 1653-4, by Grace
Claxton one of the executors. [Alchin 142.J

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17 May, 1654. I James Clay of Fishtoft, husbandman.
To Sarah Clay my eldest daughter 20/. to be paid into
the hands of my brother Thomas Clay, and paid to her
at 18 years. To Mary Clay my second daughter 20/. to be
paid into the hands of my friend Bryan Johnson. My brother
Richard Clay shaU have yearly the use and interest money for
10/. of the said 20/. for the education of my said daughter until
she attain 18 years if she so long condnue with him. To Frances
Clay my youngest daughter 20/. to be paid into the hands of
my kinsman SamueU Keecher until she attain 18 years. To
everyone of my said daughters three ewes and three lambs
apiece. Supervisors — the aforesaid Thomas Clay ; Brvan
Johnson ; SamueU Keecher. To the three children of mv
brother Anthony Clay to everyone a sheeser [sic] lamb to be
delivered into the hands of Thomas Clay the vounger, until
they attain 18 years. To my brother Richard Clay two
sheeder lambs, etc. To Peter Pishey one sheeder lamb at
18 years. To John Clay. To Thomas Clay the younger
one sheeder lamb ; 20J. he owes me. To my brother Thomas
Clay, IOJ. To my friend, Bryan Johnson, los. To my
friend, Samuell Keecher, loj. To Anne Clay my wife, whom
I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Anne
Clay, her mark ; Mary Clay, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 9 October, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 130.]
14 December, 1653. I John Coney of Boston, gentleman.
My mansion house and buildings wherein I now dwell I give
to my brother mr Samuel Coney and my friends mr Adlard
Pury and mr William Otter their heirs and assigns and to the
survivors of them with this trust and confidence that they or
the survivors of them shall within one year next after my
decease, or sooner, sell the same, and the money thereof made
together with all the money that can be made of my personal
estate, etc., I give the same to my wife mrs Anne Coney and
my child Elizabeth Coney and the child my wife is with,
equally to be divided among them by my executors. To John
Hawkridge and Elizabeth Hawkridge 4o.f. apiece to be paid to
them at their respective ages of 21 or days of marriage. I
make my brother mr Samuel Coney and my friends and cousins
mr Adlard Pury and mr William Otter my joint executors.
Witnesses — EHzabeth Raylor, her mark ; Susan Wilson ;
Leonarde Roades.
Proved at Westminster, 10 February, 1653-4, ^Y William
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24 September, 1645. I Thomas Cooper of Tevelbye,
husbandman. My body to be buried in the parish church or
churchyard of Tevelbye. To my daughter Mary Cooper 28/.;
4/. ; two ewes and two lambs etc. My brother John Cooper
to have charge of my said daughter until she attain 16 years ;
but if he does not use and maintain her well, she be taken and
out to WiUiam Bardue of Horstow who I desire to be
supervisor. If mv said daughter die before she attain to age then
to my unborn child half the said portion, when it attain 14 >
years, to mv brother John 5/. if he use my daughter well, to
my brother Tymothy 5/., to my sister Anne's children the rest
of the other half portion. To my mother 20J. etc. If she die
before she receive the zos, my brother Tymothy to have it. To
my brother John Cooper's children either of them 40J. To my
brother Tymothy one ewe and a lamb. To my brother John
20.f. To my kinsman [blank]. To my brother John. To
mv unborn child 40^. To my sister's children ^s, each. To
every poor widow of Tevelby 4d, To my wife Anne whom
I make executrix the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Richard
Lovill ; Matthew Stampe, mark ; John Cooper, mark ;
William Horbid, mark ; Anne Cooper wife to Thomas Cooper ;
William Dobson ; Thomas Trout.
Proved at Westminster, 8 July, 1654, by the executrix.
6 September, 1653. I Henry Copeland of Long Leadenham,
tavlor, aged. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Long Ledenham. To my son, Thomas Copeland, 5/. To
mv nephew WilHam North son of WiUiam North of Fulbeck,
labourer, 13^. 4d, To my daughter Elizabeth North wife of
William North of Fulbeck, labourer, 20J. To my son
Jeremiah Copeland, whom I make executor, the rest of my
goods, he allowing his mother my now wife her maintenance
during her natural life. Witnesses — Thomas Haudley, his
mark ; Theodosia Seamor, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 7 February, 1653-4, by the executor.
9 December, 1653. I Christofer Coxon of Bratoft,
husbandman. To Thomas my eldest son, 5^. To John
Coxon my next son one cow which is in the keeping of
WilHam Westabye. To my son Robert 40^. when his
apprenticeship is expired. To my daughter Elizabeth Coxon
one cow at 21 years or marriage. To my son Richard two
ewes and two lambs. To my daughter Margarett 20J. at
21 years. To my son Edward Coxon 20s, at 21 years. To
Mary my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.

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Witnesses— John Crosley; Thomas Ware, his mark; Ezechiel
Cleasby, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 13 October, 1654, bv the executrix.
[Alchin 130.]
II July, 1653. I Katherine Corby of Spaldinge, widow.
To the repayrers of Spaldinge church' 12(3^. 'Fo the poor of
Spaldinge 3/, To my brother Robert Thorpe 2or. To mv
sister his wife 5^. To Thomas Thorpe and William Thorpe
the sons of my brother Robert Thorpe i2d, apiece. 'Fo
Thomas Almond and Richard Thorpe i2d, apiece. To
Nicholas Wey man of Pinchbeck I2d. To WiUiam 'Fhorpe
and Matthew Thorpe the sons of William 'Fhorpe late of
Spaldinge, deceased, izd. apiece. To Mary Purdv the wife of
Thomas Purdy of Pinchbeck, butcher, i2d. To the said
Thomas Purdy zs, bd. To Margarett wife of Thomas
Eggleton, butcher, izd. To William Usher son of Henry
Usher 2j. bd. To Katherine daughter of John Gleane I2<i.
To Mary Hudson one of the daughters of Thomas Hudson
of Spaldinge, carpenter, 20/. etc. at 21 vears or marriage. To
Elizabeth Hudson one other daughter of the said Thomas
Hudson zos, etc. at 21 vears or marriage. To mr Innocent
Rash 2j. bd. To the poorest people of Spaldinge the rent from
the six acres of copyhold land in Gedney which I purchased of
James Freeman and have surrendered to the use of the poor in
Spaldinge for ever, to be paid them by my brother Robert Thorpe
and Thomas Burton of Spaldinge, yeoman, and their successors,
and mv said brother and Thomas Burton and their successors
shall have iSd, apiece for their pains, every half vear, out of
the said rent. Supervisors — mr Innocent Rash 3J. 4d, ;
Henry Usher 3^. 4^. To Elizabeth Almond my sister and
Thomas Almond, whom I make executors, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Innocent Rash ; Mary Stringfield.
Proved at Westminster, 22 August, 1654, by the executors.
26 June, 1652. I John Coulsey of Laceby, yeoman. My
body to be buried in the parish church of Laceby. To
the parish church of Lacebey bs, 8d, for my burial there. To
the poor of Lacebv, 5J. "Fo John Coulsey my natural son
20/. ; and that bond which mr Harnesse hath of mine. To
Thomas Bennett mv nephew, 20^. To Henry Bennett my
nephew aU my messuages, barnes, stables, orchards, gardens,
etc., and all my four closes of meadow and pasture land
containing about 20 acres lying all together next adjoining to
certain closed called the Stripes in Laceby, to him and his heirs

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for ever ; all my two closes called the Spelders unto him and
his heirs for ever. To Margarett Plaskett my sister, 20J. To
Bridgett BUth my servant. To Henry Bennett my nephew,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
John Egglcston, his mark ; WiUiam Browne ; Dorothy
Browne ; John Bennett, his mark. To Margarett Plaskett
my sister 20^. yearly for her life. Witness — John Racke.
Proved at Westminster, 30 March, 1654, bv the executor.
[Alchin 108.]
5 April, 1654. I William Coulson of Bleasby in the parish
of Legsby, davryman. My body to be buried in the church
vard of Legsby, To John Watson's children of Mininsbv,
being four of them, zos, apiece. To John Watson and his son
Peeter. To John Watson and his wife zs. bd. apiece for
gloves. To Robert Harnice and his wife zs. bd. apiece for gloves.
To John Harnice and his wife 2j. 6d, apiece for gloves. To
Thomas Fawsitt of West Raysson and his wife 2s, bd, apiece
for gloves. To Robert Wells of Bleasby 2J. bd, for gloves.
To Thomas Brightie of Collow zs. bd, for gloves. To
"Vincen Mawer 10/. at 21 years. To Ann my wife, whom I
make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Robert
Harnice, his mark ; Robert Wells, his mark ; Thomas
Brightie, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 13 November, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 131.]
17 December, 1652. I Faith Cragge of Burgh, widow.
To the poor of Burgh, zos. To William Emmotson, my
eldest son, 30/. of the 125/. he owes me. To everyone of his
five children 3/. apiece. To Thomas Emmotson, mv younger
son, 64/. To everyone of the children of my daughter Anne,
the wife of Nathaniell Thew, 3/. apiece at 21 years. All of
the above legacies out of the said debt of 125/. To mv
daughter Anne Thew, wife of Nathaniell Thew, 3/, etc, etc.
To William Emmotson my eldest son. To my daughter in
law Mary Emmotson, wife of my son William Emmotson, 40^.
for a ring. 'To Everard Dighton, clerk, 40S, for his pains in
drawing my will. To Thomas Emmotson my younger son,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Everard Dighton ; WiUiam Nuttall, his mark ; Grace Truison,
her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 18 December, 1654, bv the
executor, [Alchin 291.]

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3 April, 1654. I John Cross of Spaldinge, fewsterer. To
my daughters, Margarett and Johanna Crosse 10/, apiece. To
my daughters, Margarett, Johanna, Mary, Katherine, Johanna,
and Mary. To my daughter Anne Pinchbeck 5J. To my
son WilHam Cross the messuage wherein Richard Pell and John
Atkin now dweU it being customary land holden of the manor
of Croyland or Croyland Fee, to him and his heirs for ever.
To EHzabeth my wife one black cow, and the rest of mv
goods, except quick cattell. To mr James Willesbv of
Spaldinge, whom I make executor, aU the rest of mv chattells
not before given. Witnesses — Innocent Rash ;' William
Lambe ; Joseph Rawlett.
On 5 September 1654, a commission issued to Elizabeth
Cross, the relict of John Cross, deceased, to administer the
goods ofthe deceased, James Willesbv the only executor named
having first renounced the execution of the same.
30 November, 1653. I Robert Cutforth of Epworth,
yeoman. To Alexander Cutforth my son izd. To George
Cutforth my son two fallowes of land arable, containing- by
estimation one and a half acres three roods Iving in the Filers field
lying betwix the lands of Alexander Cutforth butt on Browill
croft towards the south, three roods lying in the churchfield
next the land of Thomas HiU towards the south, to the said
George to enter at 21 years, and to the heirs of his body
lawfully begotten. And for want of such heirs to return to
Thomas my son and to his heirs and assigns for ever. To
John Cutforth my son one acre of land King in the Southfield
in a place called Morlands next the land of John Farr towards
the south ; one rood lying in the EUers field next the land of
John Hill towards the east, to enter at 21 years, and to the
heirs of his body lawfuUy begotten, and for want of such heirs
to return to William my son, and his heirs and assigns for
ever. To WiUiam my son two half acres of land, lying in the
church field, one on Badacres next the land ofRichard Lawton
towards the north part, the other next the land of Thomas Hill
on the north part and George Cutworth on the south parte, to
enter at 21 years, and to the heirs ofhis body lawfully begotten,
and for want of such heirs to return to Robert my son, and to
his heirs and assigns for ever. To Robert my son two half
acres of land Iving in the EUers field, one half acre lying next
the land of Alexander Mawde towards the east, the other next
the land of Thomas Coggan towards the west to enter at 21
years, and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, and for

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want of such heirs to return to William my son, and to his heirs
and assigns for ever. To Sarah my wife these four acres three
roods of land and to her assigns during the term and time that
these mv sones is to enter. To Sarah my daughter 10/. at 21
vears. To Hellen Cotforth and Elizabeth Cotforth daughters
of Alexander Cutforth either of them los. To WilHam
Meggatt my brother 20J. To Alexander Mawe 12c?. To
Thomas Mawe my grandchild lox. To Sarah my wife, whom
I make executrix, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — Robert
Whitelev ; Robert Crawshey, his mark ; Ester Soyres, her
mark ; Pillipp Coggan, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 18 iMarch, 1653-4, bv the executrix.
[Alchin 108.]
29 September, 1 65 1 . I John Dandyson, senior, of Saltfletby,
yeoman. To John Dandison, my son, and his heirs and
assigns for ever, four acres of pasture called the Flatt Fower
acres being part of Longcroft containing ten acres, whereof six
acres I have already passed by indenture in reversion unto the
said John, which was his mother's feofment. To my son
Thomas Dandison and to the heirs ofhis body for ever four acres
of pasture in Saltfletbv ina place called Howsman Wonge;
also four acres of pasture in a place called Lawlands near the
grounds of John Newcomen, esq. ; remainder to mv son
Richard Dandyson and his heirs of his body ; remainder to
Charles Dandyson mv son and his heirs and assigns for ever ;
upon condition he pay yearly to my daughters Elizabeth, Jane,
Susanna and Hannah 20.f. apiece. To my son Richard Dandyson
and to the heirs of his bodv for ever one close of pasture called
Oxcroft containing four acres lying in Saltfletby, abutting north
upon the street leading to the New Dike Greene ; also four
acres of pasture more called Wange, being the furthest of the
closes, butting south on the Aubanke or border, and north on
Longcroft ; remainder to my son Thomas Dandison and the
heirs ofhis body for ever, he paying 4/. yearly to mv said four
daughters ; remainder to my son Charles Dandyson and his
heirs and assigns for ever, he paying the 4/. yearly as aforesaid.
To the said Charles Dandyson my son and to the heirs of his
body for ever the house I now Hve in with the onseate and
appurtenances containing by estimation five acres, lying in
Saltfletby called Skivertoftt ; remainder to my son William
Dandyson and the heirs begotten of his body ; remainder to
George Dandyson my youngest son and his heirs and assigns for
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ever, he yielding and paying unto mv voungest daughter Hannah
3or. yearly. To William Dandyson mv son and to the heirs
of his body for ever one and a half acres called Pvestripe with
the house thereupon built Iving in Saltfletby ; one and a half
acres there lately taken out of Bvrly Inggs ; remainder to
George Dandyson mv son and the heirs of his body for ever;
remainder to George Dandyson mv son, and to his heirs and
assigns for ever. To mv son George Dandvson and to the
heirs of his bodv for ever, two acres lately taken out of a field
called Beancrofte, Iving in Saltfletbv, with the house thereupon
built ; remainder to William Dandvson mv son and to the heirs
of his body ; remainder to Charles Dandison my son and to his
heirs. To Elizabeth mv daughter one cow, four lambs, four
ewes. To Jane mv daughter two ewes, two lambs. To
Susanna mv daughter two ewes, two lambs etc., one quie, etc.,
or 10/. To WilHam Dandison and George Dandvson my sons
and Hannah Dandison mv daughter two kine, one heifer or
quye, one heifer, twelve ewes, one ram, ten hogg sheep,
equally between them. To the poor of Saltfletby All Saints.
To mv son Thomas Dandvson the remainder of my goods, and
I make him sole executor. Supervisor — George Chester.
Witnesses — Benjamine Robinson, mark, William Robinson,
mark ; Richard Rowson,
Proved at Westminster, 28 November, 1654, bv the executor.
[Alchin 128.]
29 November, 1651. I Thomas Dawson of Anderby, the
elder, husbandman. My body to be buried in the
churchvard of Anderby. To my daughter Katherine Younge
one cow which is at widow Browne. To my son John
Younge 30^. he owes me. To Symon Younge son of John
Younge one shearling ewe. To his daughter Thomasin
Younge one showder hog. To his son Mitchell Younge one
heeder hog. To my daughter Ursula Maulteby one cow
which Welleng East of Willoby hath. To my son John
Maultbv one hog, etc. To John Mauitby's three children,
Mary, Christopher, and Thomas one shearling ewe each. To
the other three children of John Maultby one heeder hog each.
To my dauffhter Marv CoUingwood one cow. To my son
Richard CoUingwood one sheariing ewe and 3/., and he shall
dispose 30^. of the said 3/. for the use of his children. To my
daughter Anne Shipwrite one cow now in the custody of
Robert Dawson. To John Shipwrite my son 20s, he owes me
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John Shipwrite one shearling ewe. To the three children of
John Shipwrite, Francis, Anne, and John one que to be
equally divided amongst them. To the three children more of
John Shipwrite, Katherine and the two youngest, each of them,
one heeder hog. To my son Thomas Dawson 4/, he owes me,
and one mare, upon condition he pav unto John Maulteby 3/,
To the two children of the said Thomas Dawson, Anne and
Thonias, two ewes. To my sister Elizabeth Dawson 5^. To
Sarah Haulgath 5J. To the poor of Anderbv 5J, To my
four daughters, Katherin, Anne, Ursula, and Mary, To
Thomasin Younge. To Mary Maultby. To my son Robert
Dawson, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Thomas Dawson, tbe younger; John Bassitt;
Thomas Boulton, his mark ; Thomas Dawson, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 30 March, 1654, bv the executor.
[Alchin 108.]
18 September, 1 65 1. I Charles Dennys of Hancastle,
woollen draper. To my son Benjamin Dennis and his heirs
one messuage in Horncastle called the White Bull in the
occupation of George Hawkens ; also one other messuage in
Horncastle in the occupation of William Newman ; and one
little close of pasture together with the barn thereon standing
which I purchased ofthe earl of Lincoln ; one cottage in Ashby
which I purchased of one Robert Thewe ; 200/,, but if my
eldest son and executor, Charles Dennis, do use means to
defraud him of the said 200/. then I give unto ' the said
Benjamin Dennis and his heirs that messuage in Orbv which
I purchased of William Neyson together with the pasture,
meadow, and arable thereunto belonging. To my daughter
Mary 50/, more than the 100/. which I have assigned over to
her, which is in the hands of mr Robert Sherrads ; half of aU
mv household goods (the brass & pewter I have lately given
her, since she werc married). To my daughter Dightin. To
her two daughters, my grandchildren, 5/. apiece (if she live)
being in consideration of the 50/. which is to be paid towards
the purchasing of 300/. worth of land bv her father John
Frauncis, to be conferred on the said child and her heirs for
ever. To Thomas Mottley 8/. ; if the money cannot be trot
which is owing by Sir William Quadringe and his son, mr
William Quadringe, upon bond for the satisfying of Thomas
Mottley for the remainder of his brother Jame Mottleves
portion, the which is aU satisfyed, but 8/. To .every servant
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Dighton, my son in law, 20J. To my son John Fraunces 20^,
To my brother George Dennis ioj. To my sister Dawson
IOJ. To my son Charles Dennis, whom I make executor,
the rest of my goods.
Proved at Westminster, 22 March, 1653-4, bv the executor.
[Alchin 108.]
29 November, 1 651. I Thomas Dickenson, of Claypoole,
gentleman. To my wife Susan my closes in Claypoole called
Auster Fen, Warwick Close, and Hill Close, to hold to her
and her assigns until Ellen Dickenson my mother shall depart
this life, after which I bequeath unto my wife the house
wherein I now dwell in Claypoole, and the four oxgangs of
land thereunto belonging, she relinquishing her interest to the
said two closes, called Warwick Close and Hilclose, to my
executors, to hold the messuage and four oxgangs unto her
and her assigns until my eldest son John attain 21 vears, and
to hold Auster Fen close to her and her assigns for her natural
Hfe. And I do give to my said son John at 21 years the said
house and four oxgangs of land so devised to my wife, and in
lieu thereof I do from thence devise unto her Warwick Close
and Hill Close, being of equal yearly value in rent at this
present, to hold to her and her assigns during her life, upon
her leaving the said house and four oxgangs, to my son. If
mv eldest son die, his said portion shall remain to my second
son, at 21 years. To my second son George Dickenson the
messuage cottage, kilne, and six oxgangs of land in Alverton,
CO. Nottingham, which I purchased of mr WilHam Wright, to
hold to him and his heirs for ever, after his fuU age of 21
years. To my third son WiUiam Dickenson and his heirs for
ever, at 21 years, the messuage and three oxgangs of meadow
in Claypoole now in the occupation of widow Tonge. To my
daughter Mary Dickenson all my lands in Fiskerton, co.
Nottingham, which I purchased of Sir Roger Cooper, to hold
to her and her heirs for ever, at 21 years. To my eldest son
John Dickenson, his heirs and assigns for ever, at 21 years, aU
the test of my lands and tenements in Claypoole (except what is
formerly given for the time and term aforesaid, and my piece of
ground in Claypoole called the Chappell). To mr Joshuah
vV'right, my brother in law, mr Thomas Colston of Broughton,
mr John Coude of Newarke, and John Marten of Newarke,
butcher, whom I make executors, 10/. each, they to raise 300/.
out of my personal estate, and the rents of the aforesaid lands
during the minority of my said children as a portion for my

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youngest daughter Susan Dickenson, to be paid to her at
21 years or marriage. To EHzabeth Bayly my cousin,
daughter of Thomas Baylv (with the 20/. which I have, that
was given her bv my father and mother) 50/. at 21 years or
marriage. To WiUiam Bayly my cousin, son of Thomas
Bavlv, 5/, over and besides the 10/, which my mother gave
hini, at 21 vears. To the poor of Claypoole the yearly profit
from the piece of ground called the Chappell, To the
churchwardens of Claypoole 40J. to be added to the 20^,
formerly given by my father, for a silver cup to serve the bread
at the communion table. To Thomas Bayly son of Thomas
Bayly 20.f. To my mother 5/. To mv wife household goods
to the value of 30/. To my cousin mr John Omsell one of
the parsons of Claypoole 40s, To my servant Thomas
Creame 5J. To mv cousin Mary Jervas 10/. at 21 vears or
marriage, etc. Witnesses — George Browne; The mark of
Bridgett Maldher ; WiUiam Wylde.
Proved at Westminster, 9 March, 1653-4, by Joshua
Wright and John Martin, two of the executors, Thomas
Colston and John Conde the other two executors having
renounced. [Alchin 108.]
28 June, 1654. I John Dixon of Worlaby, sick. To be
buried in the churchyard of Woriabv. To my wife Margarett
Dixon the half of all my stock, cattle, sheep, and horses ; half
of my farm I am now possessed of, during my lease. To my
nephew William Hall, son of Elizabeth Hal! my sister, rhe
other half of my said stock and farm, and I desire him to
marry with my servant Bridgett Humerack ; if he refuse to do
so, he shall give the said Bridget 5/. To John Chapman, the
son of Edward Chapman, and to Robert Hill, the son of Jervas
Hill, and Elizabeth Hill my kinswoman, one bond of 14/. due
unto me i August next from Edward Gilliatt, equally between
them. To my wife Margaret Dixon 10/., to Edward
Chapman and his wife and children, 10/., to Elizabeth Hill the
wife of Jervas Hill my kinswoman 5/. ; these legacies
amounting to 25/. to be paid from a bond due unto me from
Robert Smith of Barrowe, and hath been due ever since 2
February last past. To George Dixon and Robert Dixon my
brothers my freehold house in Kirton, to them and their heirs
for ever, equally between them. To my sister Elizabeth
Hall 5/. To my kinswoman Amye Hall 5/. To all mv
godchildren in Lincolnshire i2fl'. apiece. To four Yorkshire
men to carry me to the church izd, each. To my said wife

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and Edward Chapman 40s, for my funeral expenses. To
Elizabeth Reyner daughter of George Revner izd. Executors
— my brothers, George Dixon and Robert Dixon. Witnesses
— George Rayner ; Edward Chapman ; Gervase Hill ;
WilHam ThornheU.
Proved at Westminster, 8 December, 1654, by the executors.
[Alchin 291.]
10 September, 1653, ^ John Dowse of Frampton, yeoman,
sick. To my son, Richard Dowse, my daughter EHzabeth
Dowse, my daughter Sarah Dowse, my son Francis Dowse,
and my son John Dowse, 40/. apiece at 18 years. Sarah my
wife shall have the education of mv said children, and also all
their portions in her hands so long as she keep herself a
widow, but if she shall marry, then she shall put in security
unto my brother Francis Dowse, for the education of mv said
children. To Katherine Wright mv servant 3J. 4d. To
EUzabeth her sister izd. To my woman servants izd, apiece.
To Anne Jackson mv aunt zs. To Margaret Smith my
aunt 2J. To Richard Dickson izd. To Richard Dowse of,
Benington 120^. To Francis Dowse mv brother. To Elizabeth
Dowse and Grace Dowse his daughters 5J. apiece. To Anne
Mitchell izd. To Sarah my wife 3 acres of pasture, caUed
' Abbott land,' in Leake, to her and her heirs ; and I make
her executrix and give her the rest of mv goods. Witnesses
— John Law his mark ; Thomas Richardson his mark ;
William Eldred.
Proved at Westminster, 28 March, 1654, bv the executrix.
[Alchin 108.]
21 September, 1644. I Richard Dugard, b.d., and rector
of FuUetbv in the parts of Linsey. Executors — William
Dugard, M.A. and schoolmaster of Merchant Taylors school in
London, Thomas Dugard, m.a. and schoolmaster of the
common school in the town of Warwick (sons of my deceased
brother, mr Henry Dugard), George Jew, B.A., now living in
Horkstow. To the said William Dugard (my deceased
brother Henry his eldest son) all that messuage and half yeard
land called Hodgesfield or Hodgefield or part of Hodgefield
situated in Woodhousend within the parish of Grafton Fliford,
CO. Worcester, which were lately the lands, etc., of Roger
Stonehall, cleark, to have and to hold to him and his heirs for
ever ; provided he and his heirs, etc., pay unto Frances Jew of
Feoson in the parish of Himbleton, co. Worcester, (widow
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sister, 20 nobles vearlv during her life. To the said William
Dugard and his heirs for ever 9 acres of arable land in the
commonfields of Woodhousend called Webland or part of
Webland, which I purchased of the said Roger Stonehall, in
the name of the said William Dugard. To 'Thomas Dugard,
M.A,, (second son of my brother Henry deceased), 40/. To
the children of John Dugard (the third son of Henry aforesaid)
deceased 10/ equally between them. To George Dugard
fourth son of the said Henry zos. To Margery Oxford their
eldest sister 10/. To jane Pettifer their younger sister 10/.
To Edith Dugard daughter of my deceased brother John
Dugard 20/, To Anne eldest daughter of my sister Frances
Jew 10/. To Sara Lambe younger daughter of my said sister
10/. To Richard Jew son of mv said sister 10/. To John
his brother 10/. To Thomas their brother 10/, - To the said
George Jew, b,a,, voungest son of my said sister 40/.
To the poor of Woodhousend 20j. To the master and fellows
of Sidney Sussex in Cambridge 120/., to be employed for some
good permanent use. To the said coUedge of the Lady
Frances Sidney 10/. for books for the library. To Richard
Minshall, d.d, and master of the said coUege 40s, for a ring.
To Theophilus Dillingham, b.d., and fellow of the said college
30r. for a ring. To the poor of Fullet'oy 5/. To my said
executors mv books. Witnesses — Richard Minshall ;
Theophilus Dillingham.
Proved at Westminster, 21 February, 1653-4, by the
executors. [Alchin 143.]
16 ]u\v, 1654. I Hugh Dunderdale of Barton upon
Humber, husbandman, sick. To be buried in the churchyard
of Peeters of Barton, as near my mother's grave as is
convenient. To my brothers Thomas and William
Dunderdale and my sister Anne Hodshon i.r. apiece. To
Elizabeth and Isabel, daughters of my brother Thomas
Dunderdale, half of the messuage in Barton in the street called
Southgate on the south, after the death of my wife Ann. To
Thomas and John, sons or William Dunderdale, the other half
of the said messuage on the north. If the said Thomas and
John die without issue the said half to return to my brother
Thomas his children. To Mary Grisbye, daughter of mv sister
Ann Hodshon, 5^. To Anne, Jane, and Hellen, daughters of
Thomas Dunderdale, to everyone of them 5^., at 21 years. To
my godchildren Robert Beck and Jasper Greene is. apiece.
To Anne my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my

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goods. Witnesses — Richard Hunter, minister ; George
Edwards ; John Wray ; Steven Greene ; Thomas Jackson,
Proved at Westminster, 27 November, 1654, by the
executrix, [Alchin 131,]
8 September, 1653. I Shelley Eete of Algarkirke in the
parts of Holland, yeoman, sick. To Margery SeweU mv
sister, wife of WiUiam Sewell of Fosdicke, husbandman, loo/i,
etc. To Edward Sewell, William Sewell, and SheUev Sewell,
sons of the said WiUiam and Margery 20/, each, at 21 years.
To Mary Sewell and Anne Sewell daughters of the said
WiUiani and Margery 20/, each, at 18 years or marriage. To
Margarett Hayre, the daughter of Joane Hayre of Lincoln, 20/.,
at 18 years or marriage. To Anne Skegnes, daughter of
Theophilus Skegnes and Elizabeth his wife deceased, whom I
now keep, 20/. at 18 years or marriage. To everyone of mv
godchildren izd, each. To the poor 5/. at the discretion of
mr Basill Beridge, Thomas Pulvertoft, and George West.
To mr Basill Beridge 40^. for preaching my funeral sermon.
To Anne my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of mv
goods. Supervisors — mr Yorke 40J. ; Thomas Pulvertoft 40.^. ;
George West 40^. Witness — Thomas Pulvertoft.
Proved at Westminster, 8 May, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 124.]
16 July, 1653. I Richard Embrough of Goxhill, yeoman,
sick. To be buried in the churchyard of Goxhill. To mv
son William Embrough the messuage wherein I now dwell
with thc lands, etc., to the same belonging, which I purchased
of Henry Hildyard, esq., to have and to hold to my said son
for ever, except two little closes in the southend of Goxhill.
To my son Richard Embrough, one messuage in Goxhill,
sometimes called Barnards Farme, now in the occupation of
John Neelson sometimes (called Barnard) John Neelson [sic],
together with all the lands, etc., to the said messuage belonging,
and lately purchased by me of Henry Hildvard, esq., to have
and to hold to him and his heirs for ever. Part of the aforesaid
lands are now in the tenure and occupation of one John
Embrough and the said John Neelson. To my said son
Richard Embrough 6 acres i stonge of land arable in the fields
of Goxhill ; 3 acres of meadow in the East Marsh and Turfe
Carre of GoxhiU ; one and a half acres of pasture called
tetheringe grounde in the fields of Goxhill which I purchased
of one William Goxhill of Goxhill, blacksmith, to have and to
hold to my said son and his heirs for ever. To my son John

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Embrough my messuage in Goxhill now in thc occupation of
WilHam Wright with all the land, etc., to the same belonging,
which I purchased of Edward Cooke of Bigby and his now
wife and of one John Riswick her son, which premises are
situated in the towne, fields, and territorves of Goxhill, to have
and to hold to my said son and his heirs for ever. To my
said son John Embrough those two little closes of meadow
and pasture the one adjoining to the said close of pasture last
bequeathed, and the other lying near thereunto upon the
northwest part, which two little closes I lately purchased of the
said Henrv Hildvard, esq., to have and to hold to my said son
for ever. To mv said son William Embrough mv cottage in
Goxhill which I purchased of Isabell Cobb and George Cobb
her son, now in the occupation ofone Hugh Bradley, together
with the pasture, etc., to the same belonging ; one Tea of
tethering ground lying on a place within the lordship of Goxhill
sometimes called Page Lea, which I lately purchased of George
Page, to have and to hold to him and his heirs for ever ;
ten acres of arable land, six acres of meadow, with the tethering
ground and neatgates which I purchased of one John
Stephenson thelder, which premises the said John Steephenson
purchased among other things of the said Henry Hildyard, esq.,
to have and to hold to my said son and his heirs for ever ; all
mv lands, etc., in the fields, lordshipps, and territoryes of
Goxhill which I purchased of William Smith sometymes
of Goxhill now deceased, to have and to hold to my said son
for ever. To mv said son John Embrough my house in
Goxhill in the occupation of John Shepheard, which I lately
purchased of one George Wilkin, together with the foreyard,
orchard, and close of pasture to the same belonging, to have
and to hold to him and his heirs for ever ; four acres one rood
of land arable, to him and his heirs for ever, which I purchased
of mv nephew John Embrough in Goxhill, and now in the
tenure and occupation of my said nephew John Embrough.
To my said three sons, WilHam, Richard, and John, 20/. each
at 21 years. To my daughter Elizabeth Embrough 40/. at
21 years. To my niece Margarett Embrough, now wife
of Robert Watsop, 12^. To her child izd. To my niece
Anne, wife of Edward Robinson, izd. To mv nephew
William Efnbfough izd. To the poor of GoxhiU 30^, To
Margery my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of rtiy
goods. Supervisors — my brother in law John Selbye, 3J, 4d. ;
'Richard Mason, 3J. 4d. Debts owing to me — Edmond
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Hudson for one sack of wheat 11s, 4d., one bushel of rve
5J. bd,, i6s. lod.; Thomas Bateman for one bushel of rve
5J. ; George Neelson for one strike of barlev 2s. 3d. ; Steven
Readhead for one sack of wheat and rve i ij. ; widow Marv
Sotherne for one sack of wheat and rve lis, ; Souldier John
Neelson for one quarter of barley 22J. 6d., one bushel of rve
Sr. zd., one strike of wheat 4^,, 34^, 8d, ; more which I laid
out for him 4J, bd, ; Phillip Stevenson for one strike of wheat,
for one bushel of rye 7J. bd, ; Robert Cammell 42J. ; Robert
Woohall 5J., for one strike of malt 2j, 8d,, ys, Sd, ; John
Cooke 22s,, for one bushel of seed barley 5^. bd, ; Shoomaker
John Neelson of lent money 40J. ; Robert Cooke for Thomas
Wray 125. ; William Stephen for one bushel of wheat and
rye 5^. 4a?, ; Thomas Soeed for five taxes 3.f, ; Clement Greene
40J. ; Widdowe Cooke for corn 5J. ; Edward Kirke 20s, ;
Judith Overham for corn 5J. 8d, ; William Smith of Halsom
10/. ; George Cooke for corn, taxes and tetheringe ground
13;. bd, ; Thomas Stennett 4/. ; William Seargeant of
Easthalton 61. 5J. ; Edward Cooke for lent money, corn, and
taxes 28j. ; Leonard Wright 24J. ; Christopher Wright 24J. ;
Hector Clarke for one bushel of barlev and one strike ()s. ;
Gawin Stephenson los, Sd, ; Richard Mason 27J., one bushel
of malt 5r. bd. ; John Selbie bl. lis. Witnesses — William
Sergeant senior ; the mark of Richard Mason ; John Selbye.
Proved at "Westminster, 27 February, 1653-4, by the
executrix. [Alchin 143.]
3 November, 1644. I Robert Farmerie of Scotton, gentle
man. To John Farmery, son of George Farmery my brother,
deceased, all my lands, tenements, and hereditaments in
Northorpe, CorringHam, Springthorpe, Sturgate, Heapham,
Blyton, Cadney, Housham, and Cumberworth, to him and
the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, and for want of such
issue, aU the lands and tenements aforesaid I give to WiUiam
Raven of Ferry and EHzabeth his wife, and Valentine Smith
of Bonby and Juliana his wife, and the heirs of the bodies of
them the said WilHam and Valentine on the bodies of the said
Elizabeth and Juliana and for want of such issue the aforesaid
lands and tenements to remain to Robert Farmery, son of John
Farmery of Northorpe, and the heirs male of his body lawfuUy
begotten. And for want of such issue to Christopher Farmerye
the elder of Northorpe and his heirs for ever. 'To WiUiam
Mawton, son of William Mawton of Little Corringham, 5/.
To Mary, Bridgett, and Dorothy Mawton 5/. apiece. To

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Elizabeth Tonge, daughter of Thomas Tonge of Misterton,
40s, To the poor of Northorpe 20J. every year for ever. To
the poor of Little Corringham 10^. To the said John Farmerye,
son of the said George Farmery, whom I make executor, the
rest of mv goods. Overseers — John Blow of Southorpe in the
parish of Northorpe, George Richardson of Bonbye, and
guardians until my executor attain 21 years. Witnesses —
George Moodye ; Christopher Longe his mark ; William
Sergeant. Proved at Westminster, 17 June, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 118.]
18 August, 1652. I Anne Farre of Epworth, in the Isle of
Axholme, widow, sick. To be buried in the south quire of
Epworth church. To Robert Caister my nephew, 20/. To
Thomas Caister 20/. To Edmond Caister 30/. To William
Caister 30/. To Dorothv Meddley, my niece, 20/. To
Robert Tonge, son of William Tonge, his heirs and assigns
for ever mv mansion house with orchard ; and four lands lying
in the middle of the Croft, upon condition he pay to Anne
Caister 20/. ; to Rachell Barker daughter of Henry Barker,
citizen and barber of London, 10/. ; to Elizabeth Caister 20/,
at 14 vears ; to Jonathan Barker, Rebeccha Barker, and
Abigaill Barker, children of the aforesaid Henry Barker, 10/.
apiece at 14 years ; to Elizabeth, and Anne and Sarah, and
Francis Snowden, daughters of Thomas Snowdon of Haxey,
10/, apiece at 14 years. To Anne Farre, daughter of Mary
Farr of Epworth, bl, to be paid by the aforesaid Robert Tonge
when she accomplish 21 years. To the children of Francis
Farr 5/. at 14 years, by the said Robert Tonge. To Peter Farr,
son of Thomas Farr late of Epworth, 4/., by the said Robert
Tonge. To EUin Ossney my niece 10/. To John Farr, son
of Anthony Farr, 10/. To John, Israeli, and EHzabeth Farre,
children of Israeli Farr, 4/. apiece. 'To Daniell Maw, 3/.
To Abigaill Robinson 40s. To John, and Robert Aldus, sons
of Edward Aldus, 5/. each. To Anthony, Solomon, Edward,
and John Barker, and EHzabeth Stampe, and Anne, Margarett,
and Mary Barker, 20J. apiece. To Henry Barker of London,
my kinsman, 10/. To Mary Rawlison, daughter of Edmond
Farr, 5/. To the son of AHce Farr daughter of Francis Farr
40J. at 21 years. To Edmond Drury 3/. To Edward Barke
my nephew my freehold land which was my father's. To
William, Henry, Thomas, and Edward Tonge, Anne Beckley,
Abigaill Tonge, Dorothy Tonge, Isabell Tonge, and EHzabeth

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Tonge, children of William Tonge, everyone 15/,, at 21 vears.
To Thomas Farr of Epworth thelder 40J, To Elizabeth
PoppleweU my niece. To Abigaill Tonge. To Anne Barker.
To WiUiam Tonge thelder of Upper BurnehaU his heirs and
assigns for ever aU my six closes of arable land, meadow, or
pasture, called by the names of Partinge Closes, Cature Closes,
and Cripleintax, which I purchased lately of the said WilHam
Tonge, upon condition he pay all such legacies more than is
set down to be paid out of my house. To the said William
Tonge, whom I make executor, the rest of mv goods.
Supervisors — Edward Barker my nephew, 40X., Humphrey
PoppleweU 40s, Witnesses — Robert Lander his mark ;
Christopher Bird ; Robert Tong ; Richard Pearson.
Proved at Westminster, 14 February, 1 653-4, by the
executor. [Alchin 143.]
20 April, 1654. I David Field of Wragholme in the parish
of Garntorpe, yeoman, sick. To the poor of Grainthorpe 5J.
To David mv son, at 21 vears, all the land late of Sir John
Southes, knight, which I purchased of mr Charles South ; and
all the land I purchased of Rowland Smith ; all the land I
purchased of mr James Dav ; the house and onsett which I
purchased of Robert and mr Charles South ; he, my son,
paying unto his mother Frances my wife, 20/. yearly during
her life out of the land late Sir John South and the late Rowland
Smithes. To my son David my lease at Clee which I have of
Sydney CoUege. To my daughters Judith, Frances, and
Elizabeth 100/. each at 21 years. To Frances my wife all the
land which I purchased of Thomas Rowle, and all the land
which I purchased of John Smith and John Fridlington, to
seU and pay my debts, etc. To Frances my wife, all the
rents of my lands until the heir enter. To Frances my wife,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors —
mr William Beatness, cleark, ioj. ; Francis Field los.; John
Saxon 10s, Witnesses — Francis Field ; John Saxon ; Ayeles
Field her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 22 June, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 118.]
16 December, 1653. Symon Fisher of Stamford, cordway-
ner, sick. Executors — James Langton 20s., Robert Whatton,
gentleman, 20J, To Elizabeth my wife my household stuff
etc., and if it does not extend to 200/. in value, then my
executors shall make it up to 200/. To WiUiam Anthony my

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brother whatsoever he owes me and 50/. To John, Robert,
and WiUiam his three sons 10/. apiece. To Michaell Fisher
my nephew 20/. To Simon Fisher his son 20/. at 21 years.
To Elizabeth Fisher, daughter ofthe said Michael, 20/. at 21
years or marriage. To mv nephew John Fisher of Natwich
20/. Supervisors — mr James Carrier zos,, mr George Hill 20r.
To my wife and my brother William Anthony the rest of my
goods equaUy between them. Witnesses : — George HiU ;
Anne Compton ; Robert Algare ; Richard Lambert.
Proved at Westminster, 13 February, 1653-4, by the
executors. [Alchin 143.]
17 March, 1623-4. I Richard Floyd alias Lovd of Longe
Bennington husbandman, sick. To the two daughters of
Thomas Flovd alias Loyde my brother 5/. apiece. To the
children of Theophilus Burton of Buckminster my brother in
law 40s, apiece. To the children of John Burton of
Buckminster 40s, apiece, at 16 years. To all other the
children of my brothers and sisters now living 40J, apiece,
at 16 vears, I mean to the three children of Bridgett Everetts,
To the poor of Longe Bennington 6j. 8d. To my servant
William Godfrey one strike of barley. To Joshuah Floud
alias Loyd son of George P^ludd of Grantham, mercer, all that
remainder, reversion, etc. of all the interest and title of all my
messuages, lands, etc., which 1 have and hold of Prince Charles,
sett lying in the manor of Longe Bennington aforesaid, parcel
of his Duchy of Lancaster, according to a surrender thereof
made to Henry Sharrock and Thomas Goodbarre, two
customary tenants there, and my two feofees, according to the
custom of the manor, to him and his heirs for ever. And if
the said Joshuah shall die before he accomplish 21 years or have
issue male, then for such default I surrender all the premises to
mv brother George Flud alias Loyd and his heirs for ever,
according to the custom, provided always and reserving my
wife Katherine her estate formerly estated for, and during her
natural life according to copy of court roll. Executrix — my wife
Katherine. To Richard Fludd alias Loyde son of my brother
40s, To George Sharrock my godson los. Witnesses —
Henry Sharrock vicar there ; WiUiam Stow ; Thomas Good
barne ; John Browne ; William Browne ; Nicholas Damity.
Proved at Westminster, 15 March, 1653-4, ^^ Thomas
Hurst special assignee of Thomas Fludd alias Loyd, brother
of the deceased, to whom administration was granted, Katherine
the relict and executrix having died before she had, in this court,
taken upon her the execution of the said will. [Alchin 122.]

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8 October, 1652. I WiUiam Forcell of Halton 'Holgate,
yeoman, sick. To be buried in the churchyard of Halton
aforesaid. To Robert ForseU my son aU my lands in Halton
aforesaid etc. To EHzabeth my daughter is. To Sarah mv
daughter 80/. at 14 years. To Amy Archer and Elizabeth
Archer daughters of Richard Archer 5/. each at 10 vears. To
my brother Peter ForseU 40s, To the poor of Halton los.
To Elizabeth my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of mv
goods. Supervisors — John Roberts, George Huddlestone,
Richard Huddleston, my cousins, zs, bd. each. Witnesses —
Thomas Page ; Anne Wright.
Proved at Westminster, 12 June, 1654, ^^ ^^^ executrix.
[Alchin 118.]
24 September, 1653. I Anthony Foston neere Partney,
yeoman, sick. To my son in law Steeven Emmerson my
mare and foal. To mv daughter Rebeccha Emmerson wife of
the said Steeven Emmerson my cow. To Elizabeth Emmerson
and Rebeccha Emmerson, daughters of the said Steeven
Emmerson, 40J. each at 12 vears. To my cousin Bridgett
Hudson of West Ashby the use of zos. during her life, and
after her death it shall go to the poor of West Ashby for ever.
To Marv mv wife all mv land in Great Carleton during her
life, remainder to Mary Emmerson, thc eldest daughter of the
said Steeven Emmerson, and if she die without issue, then
to the said Elizabeth and Rebeccha Emmerson equally between
them ; but if the said Mary live and have issue, she shall
pay to her two sisters aforesaid 20/. a vear for 10 years. To
Guilbert Clarke. To my wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of mv goods. Witnesses — John Bradshaw, clerke ; Joshua
Kay. Proved at Westminster, 26 April, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 124.J
20 Mav, 1652. I Margarett Francis of Willoughton,
widow. To my sister Anne Stamp 40^. a year for her life, etc.
To Elizabeth Wotton daughter ofRichard Wotton. To Ruth
Good 4/, and one quarter of barley. 'Fo my brother John
Wotton IOJ., and Thomas Francis' best suit, etc. To Mary
Spicer daughter of Thomas Spicer 20j. To everyone of
Thomas Frances' godbarnes izd. To Nicholas Hard 5s, To
John Hard 5^, To Margarett Wotton daughter of John
Wotton mv brother the residue of the household goods. To
Matthew Frances. To John Wotton son of Thomas Wotton
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los. To Ruth Good her rent so long as she remain unmarried.
To the poor of this town los. Executors — Thomas Wotton
mv brother ; Thomas eldest son of Thomas Wotton my
brother ; Richard son and Margarett Wotton daughter of John
Wotton my brother. Witnesses — Nicholas Hard ; John Hard
his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 27 November, 1654, by Thomas
Wotton, Thomas Wotton, brother's sons to the deceased, and
Margarett Wotton, brother's daughter, to whom admission was
granted. [Alchin 131.]
12 February, 1653-4. I Thomas Franklinge of Winthurpe,
yeoman, sick. To Mary Franklinge my brother Steven
Franklinge eldest daughter, to Anne Franklinge 5/. and to
Margarett Franklinge 5/. apiece, at 16 years. Fo my brother
Steven Franklinge 4o.f. To my brother Thomas Crosse 3/.
To William Rodesby son of William Rodesbv of Alford
40J. at 12 vears. To Elizabeth Rodesbv daughter of William
Rodesby of Alford 40.?. at 1 2 years. To Katherine my wife,
whom I make executrix, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses —
William Rodesby ; Stephen Franklinge ; Thomas Cross.
Proved at Westminster, 18 November, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 131,]
18 March, 1653-4, ^ Frances Fryar of Reepham, widow.
To my eldest son John Frear a cow, etc. To my younger son
Thomas Fryar a cow, etc To my daughter Elizabeth, whom
I make executrix, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — Marv
Cooke ; The mark of Margarett Lane.
Proved at Westminster, 22 May, 1654, ^Y EHzabeth Fryar
the executrix. [Alchin 119.]
25 September, 1652. I James Glew of Belton in the Isle
of Axholme, yeoman, sick. To James Glew my eldest son
one close of arable land containing two acres lying in Bracon,
abutting of the croft late Robert Wrootes of the West ; two
acres of meadow lying in the close called Spencer lings between
the ground of Robert Everatt south and Thomas Medley north,
to him and his heirs for ever. To Thomas Glew mv third son one
close of meadow containing one and a half acres Ivino' between
the ground of WiUiam Medley of the west and John Pettino'cr
of the east; halt an acre lying in Winghorne between John
Petinger south and mr Rythar north ; one rood of Staineshouse
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north, two half roods lying near Temple Mill abutting of ye
land of mr Ryther east and west, and also one three roods
lying in Lyncroft upon a place called Fynninge Croft to him
and his heirs for ever. To Samuell Glew my youngest son one
acre of land lying in Northcroft over Shilgates to him and his
heirs for ever. To Elizabeth Glew my'daughter 40/. at 21
years or marriage to her and her heirs for ever. To mv brother
Francis Glew 20s, To James Glew one fillv. To James
Glew my said eldest son, whom I make executor the rest of
my goods. Witnesses — Thomas Midlev ; Francis Glew.
Proved at Westminster, 6 March, 1653-4, ^^ ^^^ executor.
[Alchin 122.]
17 February, 1653-4. ^ James Glew of Belton in the Isle
of Axholme, singleman, weak. My bodv to be buried in the
parish church of Belton. To William Glew my brother two
acres of meadow in a close called Speace Inggs in Belton,
between the ground of Thomas Medley, gentleman, on the
north and Robert Everatt south, to have and to hold to
him and his heirs and assigns for ever, he or his heirs paving unto
Thomas Glew and Samuel Glew my brothers either of them
20/. at 21 years. To the said William Glew my brother one
close of land arable containing two acres lying in Belton
between the ground of widow Glew north and the commonway
south, to have and to hold to him his hq^rs and assigns for ever,
he or his heirs paving unto Elizabeth Glew my sister 30/. at
21 years. To Thomas Glew, Samuel Glew, and EHzabeth
Glew 10/. each. To Isabell Glew my mother ten ewes and
ten lambes ; the lease of one close lying at Butterwick during
the term of years vet unexpired. To Thomas Browne my
brother in law two couple of ewes and lambes. To mr
Baldwin minister of Belton 5/. To the poor of Belton 20s,
To Marv Glew my cousin one ewe lamb. To Barbara Browne
one ewe lamb. To Mary Metcalfe one ewe lamb. To the
said WilHam Glew, whom I make executor, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Thomas Madiey ; WiUiam Newton.
Proved at Westminster, 27 June, 1654, ^^ ^^^ executor.
[Alchin 118.]
15 February 1653-4. ^ Richard Goate of Sutton, yeoman,
sick. To be buried in the churchyard of Sutton. To Alice
Fox mv mother Ss, a year during her life. To Elizabeth
Goate daughter of William Goate one cow, now in the hands
of WiUiam Goate, at 21 years. To my unborn child 8s, at 21
years. To Anne my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest

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of my goods. Witnesses — William Longdon ; George Lecke ;
Thomas Ingoldmells.
Proved at Westminster, 20 AprU, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 124.]
9 September, 1653. I John Goodrick of Stickney, esquire,
sicic. To mv brother Captain Thomas Goodrick his heir or
assigns, to be sold to perform this my will, one cottage and one
acre of hempland to the same adjoining in the parish of
Stickney, now in the tenure of Susan Farrowe widow,
one close or pingle of pasture containing three roods lying
within the parish aforesaid called Tillsons Pingle or close
containing two and a half acres in the tenure or occupation
of Captain Thomas Goodrick my brother or his assigns ;
three acres of pasture in the parish aforesaid in a close there
called Parvin field in thc tenure or occupation of the said
Captain or his assigns ; ten acres three roods of meadow
lying in diverse pieces within the parish of Stickney in a place
there called Thorne dales now or late in the tenure or
occuoation of Thomas Goodrick or his assigns, fifteen acres of
arable land lying in the east and west fields of Stickney. To my
daughter Elizabeth Goodrick during the minofity of mv said
son WiUiam, the rents belonging to my manor of Stickney and
all my lands in Wydalls within the parish of Stickney, to be
paid to my executor for her education and maintenance until
she attain 21 years or marry, and afterwards shaU be paid
yearly by my said brother Captain Goodrick during the time
aforesaid. To mv said son William the rest of ipy lands,
tenements and hereditaments in Stickney (being conveyed by
me in jointure to the use of me and my late wife and to the
heirs of our bodies). And I desire my said brother Captain
Goodrick to take the rents during the minority ol my said son
for his education and maintenance, and I appoint him his
guardian. To mv said daughter Elizabeth 80/. to her or her
assigns at 21 years or marriage, one trunk now in the possession
of my sister West. To my son William Goodrick. To
Joseph Cogges, John, Mary, Andrew and Martha Cogges 40s,
apiece. To my brother Coggs one amblinge fiUey. To my
brother Captain Thomas Goodrick, whom I make executor,
the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — John Cooke ; Marke
Goulding his mark ; Edward Coggs ; Jame Kirke his mark ;
John Louth ; Christopher Wright his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 8 March, 1653-4, ^Y '^^ executor.
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2 April, 1 653. I John Gooke of Horncastle, feUmonger, sick.
To my son John Gooke my house wherein George Coxland
liveth ; 150/. at 21 years, to be paid into the hands of my uncle
Thomas Adland and my brother Thomas Vrye, who I desire to
be his guardians. To IsabeU my daughter 130/. at 18 years.
If they both die before their several ages their mother shall
have the use of their said portions during her life and after her
decease unto my sister Katherine Vrye and her children, to her
and her heirs for ever. To Audrey my wife that house wherein
I now live during her life, and the rest of mv goods, and I
make her my executrix. Witnesses — Susan Liall her mark ;
Margarett Stonixe her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 27 October, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 130.]
14 June, 1653. Mathew Hakeman of Spaldinge, boate-
wright. To my brother Robert Hakeman my house and
ground until 12 months after my decease, and then to mv two
daughters equally between them. To my said brother. To
Dinah Tompson wife of James Thompson mv daughter and
Elizabeth Hakeman my daughter my two boats. To John
Havy 2000 hassocks I have in the fen for the money I owe
him. To my brother Robert Hakeman the rest of my hassocks.
Witnesses — The mark of Bridgett Tompson ; James Tompson.
25 July, 1654, a commission issued to Dinah Thompson and
Elizabeth Hakeman. [Alchin 121.]
2 January 1653-4. ^ Thomas Hall in the parish of Leggsby,
veoman, sick. To be buried in the churchyard of Leggsby.
To Richard Bransby of Heapam and his wife izd, apiece. To
William Bransby and his wife izd, apiece. To my sister
Snawdall of Heapam 12^. To Edward HaU my kinsman
and his wife izd, apiece. To John Barkitt my kinsman and
his wife izd, apiece. To John Hall of Larton and his wife
12^. apiece. To Widow Hall of Lareton 12^. To Elizabeth
Hall and her husband I2d, apiece. To Richard Smith of
Ladam and his wife I2<^. apiece. To Abraham HaU of
Dunum 12^. To Elizabeth HaU of RagnaU I2d, To John
HaU 12^. To Alexander Chappill 12^. To Thomas HaU of
Ramton 12^. To John HaU of Bolle 12^. To WiUiam
Humerston of Upton and his wife 12^. apiece. To John
Snawdon and WiUiam Snawdon dwelling at Bapam i2d.
apiece. To Anne Hall my wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — William Faram ; George
Faram his mark ; Elizabeth Capes her mark.

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Proved at Westminster, 16 August, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 114.]
19 January, 1653-4. I James Hanson of Reasby, husband
man, sick. To my son Christopher Hanson my lease after the
decease of my wife, but lett not his mother come with him.
To Robert Persivall. To Thomas Witton u. To Thomas
Gadsbev is. To my man WiUiam Bronsham. To Thomas
Smith IJ. To Richard Hanson. To my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. To Thomas Gadsey half of
ten acres of land paying rent and leasements. Witnesses —
William Varley ; Anne Bavin.
Proved at Westminster, 23 August, 1654, by EUine the
relict and executrix. [Alchin 104.]
I May, 1653. I WiUiam Hardy the younger of Asgerby,
yeoman, sick. To my children Margarett, Katherine, Sarah,
John, Richard, and Jonah 40/. apiece at 21 years. To my
son WiUiam 10/. at 18 years. To my wife the rents and
profits of my lands in Bilsby during the minority of my son
William. "To Sarah my wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — John Cook ; John Hiskes ;
Christopher PauU.
Proved at Westminster, 16 March, 1653-4, by the executrix.
[Alchin 122.]
5 February, 1653-4. I Robert Harper of Surflett, milner,
sick. To be buried in the parish churchyard of Surflett. To
Mary my wife and Mary Harper my daughter one messuage
with four acres of land in Bicker, which I late purchased of
James Tebb of Gosberkirke, yeoman, to their joint use during
the Hfe of Mary my wife, and then to the sole use of Mary
Harper mv daughter and her heirs for ever. If my said
daughter die without heirs then the aforesaid premises shall
fall to Bridgett (now wife of Richard Audis of Gosberkirke,
husbandman) my daughter and her heirs for ever. To Bridgett
the wife of Richard Audis of Gosberkirk aforesaid, my daughter,
one winde milne standing upon a parcel of ground in Surflett
containing one rood to her and her heirs for ever, paying unto my
wife Mary 81., and to Isabell Caslinge of Swinsheade, widow,
10s. yearly during the Hfe ofthe said Isabel Coslinge my sister.
If the said Bridgett die without any lawful heir, then I give
the Jaid milne and rood of land unto Mary Harper my daughter
and her heirs for ever. To Mary my wife whom I make

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the rest of my goods. Supervisor — Robert
Houghton in co. Lincoln yeoman. Witnesses — Ro : Garner ;
WiUiam Harper.
Proved at Westminster, 24 June, 1654, by the executrix.
3 December, 1653. I Hamon Harrisson of Boston, veoman,
sick. To WiUiam Harrisson my eldest son. "To Sarah
Harrison my eldest daughter 20/. To Elizabeth my second
daughter 20/., etc. To Susan Harrison my youngest daughter
20/. To my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — Nicholas Castledine 5j. ; William
Kerman 5J. To Stephen Sibsey for writing this, ten groates.
Witnesses — Jonathan Robinson ; Richard Robinson ; Stephen
Sibsey. Proved at Westminster, 15 June, 1654, by Grace Harrison
the executrix. [Alchin 103.]
19 February, 165 1-2. I Robert Harison of Goxhill,
yeoman, weak. To be buried in the churchyard of GoxhiU.
To the poor of Goxhill ioj. To Thomas Baker my nephew
5/. To Mary Baker my sister 10/. To .^nne Baker my
niece 20/., etc. To Mary Baker my niece 20/., etc. ; and one
cow now in the custody of Thomas Whalley until the 30
November, at which time he is to deliver the said cow and 8j.
for the hire unto my said niece Marv and her assigns. To
Elizabeth Baker my niece 20/. at marriage or 21 years. To
Hester Teanby mv kinswoman, and daughter to Edmund
Teanby 10/. To Mary Teanby wife of the aforesaid Edmund
Teanby one chest now in Thomas Long's chamber and 30J.
To Robert Humfry senior loj. To EUinor Robson, servant,
5J. To Elizabeth Baker my niece one feather bed etc. now in
the tenure of William Barbaray of Killingholme. To Robert
Humfrey junior, whom I make executor the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — John Sands, gentleman, of Goxhill, lOJ. ; John
Smith, yeoman, of Goxhill, loj.
Memorandum that whereas I the aforesaid Robert Harison
have bought of mr WiUiam Booth of Grimsby eight quarters
of barley, my will is that if the said eight quarters be not
delivered before my death that then my executor shall have of
him only six quarters and give the said WiUiam Booth a
discharge in full. Witnesse — Edward Sands. Witnesses —
Jo : Sands ; Edward Sands.
Proved at Westminster, 5 October, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 130.]

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25 June, 1654. ^ George Harvie of Tyd St Maryes in the
partes of HoUand, husbandman, sick. To be buried in the
parish churchyard of Tyd. To my son Robert Harvye 100/.
at 21 years. If he die befbre, it to be divided as follows — to
Francis Bird, Robert Bird, and A mey Bird children of my
sister Amey Harvie 10/. apiece, to my sister Alice' Harvie 5/.,
to mv executors equally between them the remainder of the
said 100/. To my son Richard Harvie three acres of land
in Tyd St Giles which I give him in part ofthe 100/ which I
received in his behalf by the wiU of my brother Richard
Harvie. To the said Richard my son 70/. at 21 vears, which
with the said three acres shall stand in payment of the said
100/. To Frances my wife and Richard Harvie my son,
whom I make executors, the rest of mv goods. Supervisors —
Christopher Organde, William Hall. Witnesses — SamueU
Lamson his mark ; Thomas Tysdale his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 21 Nov, 1654, ^Y ^^^ executors.
[Alchin 128.]
19 April, 1653. I Thomas Hattclyffe of Great Grimsby,
esquire, weak. My body to be buried in the parish church of
St James of Grimsby. To my only son Thomas HattclvfFe
40/. when his mother shall receive it of Arthur Cressey of
Scawby, besides the 10/. or 12/. in the hands of Arthur Cressey.
To my daughter Jane, wife of mr Thomas Waters, 40/ paid
as aforesaid. To Arthur Cressey of Scawby aforesaid mv land
in East Randall, if he pay all such sums of money as are in
arrears, within forty days of my decease. To Susanna mv
wife all my household stuff in this house at Great Grimsby.
To my maid servant Jane Oates 20J. To mr Pauli Willett
of Great Grimsby, clearke, 40J. To my wife Susanna, the
rest of my goods, whom I make executrix, with my grandchild
Sarah Waters daughter of my son in law Thomas Waters.
Witnesses — Paul WiUett, clerke ; Prudence Willett ; Ann
Masters ; Jane Oates her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 21 March, 1653-4 by the executrixes.
[Alchin 122.]
20 December 1653. I James Healley of Spaldinge, yeoman,
sick. To the poor of Spalding 20s. To my two servants
Robert Perrintire and Elizabeth Greene 55. apiece. To
EHzabeth the wife ot Anthoney Peradley of Spalding 6j. Sd.
To the two sons of Zachary Morrice of Weston, Edward
Morrice one danonsht ewe and John Morrice one ewe sherlinge
thats scabey on the back. To the said Edward Morrice. To

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Anne Morrice the daughter of Zacharie Morrice that I now
keep 5/. To WilHam Quince of Weston, veoman, and
Zachary Morrice of the same, husbandman, 40s. apiece, and I
do make them supervisors. To Henry WiUiamson for wridng
this will 5J. To Anne my wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. To the two daughters of Robert Healley
deceased, Joney Healley and Margarett Diveinge at Fonden,
CO. Norfolke, after the decease of Anne my wife 5/. apiece.
To the two sons of WiUiam HeaUey my brother, WiUiam and
John Healley, Uving at Wisbich after the decease of Anne my
wife 5/. apiece. Witnesses — Henry Williamson ; Matthew
Pinder his mark ; Austen Rest mark.
Proved at Westminster, 29 November, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 128.]
4 July, 1654. ^ Nicholas Hobman of Swinderby, yeoman,
sick. To my brother William Hobman 20x. To my said
brother's children, to Samuell Hobman, and Richard Hobbman
40J. apiece, and to Mary Hobman 3/. To my kinsman
Thomas SneU late of Thorpe upon the Hill 5/. ; and to his
daughter Martha SneU 40s. To my kinsman Nicholas SneU
20J. ; and to his son John SneU 40J. To Elizabeth SneU
daughter of the said Nicholas 40J. To Cicely SneU now wife
ofthe said Nicholas 10^, To my sister Pacey of Thurlby 5/.
To mv kinswoman, Anne Pattison of Sutton in the parish of
Beckingham 20s; and to her daughters every of them 20s.
To my kinswoman Anne Palmer of Beckingham 40^'. ; and to
her eldest daughter Anne 20^. To my kinswoman Anne late
Anne Kesteven of Balderton 20J. To John Pattison son of
widow Pattison of Sutton 3/. To his brother William
Pattison 5/. To my kinsman, Edward SneU of South CoUing-
ham 5/. To Richard SneU of Boston 5/. To my cousin
Margarett of CoUingham los. ; and to either of her daughters
zos. apiece. To mv kinswoman, widow Page of Lyncolne
zos. To James Morton of Girton 5^. To the poor of Girton
5J. To Anne SneU daughter of my daughter [sic] of my
kinsman William SneU of Swinderby 10/. To Katherine
daughter of the aforesaid William Snell 10/, To my cousin
Katherine Snell wife of the aforesaid William Snell 5/. To
the poor of Swinderby lOj, To everyone of the servants of
the said William SneU 2J, bd. To everyone of my godchildren,
izd, apiece. To Margaret Prisley my valentine izd. To
Katherine Gibson daughter of DanieU Gibson of Swinderby
40s, To my kinsman WiUiam Snell of Swinderby, whom I

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make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — WilHam
Wilson ; Henry Thompson his mark ; Martha SneU her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 25 September, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 114.]
22 August 1653. I Richard Hodgson of Haltham upon
Bayne, yeoman, sick. To my daughter Alice the wife of
WiUiam Sympson of Hornecastle the interest of 20/., and after
her decease the said 20/. to her two children. To Elizabeth
my daughter 30/., etc., to be paid into the hands of Thomas
Adlard of Wood Enderby commonly called Haltham Thomas,
until she attain 21 years or marry. To my second son Robert
Hodgson 40/., to be paid into the hands of Thomas Keale of
Moreby until he attain 21 years. To my third son Thomas
Hodgson 20/. to be paid into the hands of John Adlard of
Haltham until he attain 21 years. To the five childen of mv
late brother John Hodgson y. 4d. each. To Alice one of the
said five children one ewe and a lamb as well. To the poor
of Haltham 6j, 8d, To my grandchild Elizabeth Sympson
IOJ. To Anthony Leary 60/. I owe him. To EUzabeth my
wife a third part of my personal estate. To Edward Leary of
Kirkby Baine one grev colt. To Anthony Leary my
grandchild one foal. To Rowland Barker my grandchild one
lamb. To Richard Richardson my grandchild one iamb. To
Elizabeth Richardson his mother one quarter of barley. To
John Hodgson my eldest son, whom I make executor, the rest
of my goods. Supervisors — mr Thomas Bromlv of Conisby,
Thomas Adlard of Wood Enderby. Witnesses — Thomas
Bromley ; Anthony Leary ; Thomas Adlard junior ;
John Clark his mark. Memorandum — that whereas I the
said Richard Hodgson standeth bound to John Leach of Fallabv
for the payment of 30/. to be paid to Elizabeth mv now wife
to dispose on as she please after my decease. If I should be
the longer lyver, so mv will is that if I dye before her I have
given my wife the third part of my moveable goods by my
will and the aforesaid bond to be voyde and of none effect.
22 March, 1653-4, letters of administration were granted to
AHce Hodgson alias Simpson, sister of John Hodgson, executor,
the said John dying before he had taken upon him the execution
thereof. [Alchin 122.]
1 April, 1654. I Robert Hodgson of Hanby in the parish
of Wellson [rectius Welton] in the Marsh, sick. My body
to be buried in the church of Welson. To my daughter Ellin
Hodgson, my daughter Anne Hodgson, [my son] WilHam

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Hodgson, my son Richard Hodgson, mv [son] Matthew
Hodgson, my daughter Faith, and my son John Hodgson 60/
apiece at 21 years besides what is their own now. To my
sister Danson ior., and to everyone of her children 5^. To
my sister Tilly lo^., and to everyone of her children 5J. To
Elizabeth Hodgson my wife and mv sons Robert Hodgson and
Thomas Hodgson, whom I make executors, the rest of mv
goods. Supervisors— mr Thomas Cutbert, Robert Hodgson
of Welsom, co. Line ; and they the said Robert Hodgson and
Thomas shall not buy nor sell nothing nor intermeddle with
the Robert Hodgson estate without the consent of the said
George Cutburt [sic]. Witnesses— Robert Langley ; George
Cutbert. ' ^
Proved at Westminster, 22 August, 1654, by Elizabeth
Hodgson relict, to whom administration was granted, reserving
power for the said Robert Hodgson and Thomas Hodgson
when they shaU be of age and come to require it. [Alchin
104.] 14 October, 1646. I John Hooker of Gainsburgh, labourer,
weak. To my son John Hooker 20/. to be paid for his use to
mr Matthew Kirke. To my niece Elizabeth Foster 20s., and
to my niece Mary Foster 20s,, which money is due to me
from their father in law SamueU Jelland, which I desire shall
be deUvered to mr Matthew Kirke, until they come to 18
years. To Cicely my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest
of my goods. Witnesses— Matthew Kirke ; Edward Lough
ton ; John Holland.
Proved at Westminster, 16 August, 1654, by thc executrix.
[Alchin 104.]
30 January, 1653-4. I John Huesson of Wiberton,
yeoman, sick. To Bridgett Huesson my wife my house
and lands in West Seale^ during her life if she remain a widow.
To Elizabeth my daughter 5/. at 21 years, and the aforesaid house
and lands after the death of my wife. To Elizabeth Riminton
my sister 5J. To Thomas Huesson my brother two sheep hogs.
To WiUiam Brampton son of William Brampton one ewe hog.
To Bridgett my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — William Brampton ; William Faray his
mark. Proved at Westminster, 15 June, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 103.]
' Possibly West Keale is intended.

288 ABSTRACTS OF
6 June, 1654. I Bridgett Huetson of Wiberton, widow,
sick. To Robert Huetson my brother in law two ewes, two
lambs, one ewe hog. To Gilbert Huetson my brother three
wether hogs. To Peter Rinington my brother in law one bay
nag. To Elizabeth his wife three weathers. To Thomas
Huetson my brother one wether. To my said brother Peter
Riimington [sic]. To Marv Lathorpe daughter of DanieU
Lathorpe 20^. To EHzabeth Huetson mv daughter, whom I
make executrix, the rest of my goods. Guardians of my said
daughter during her minority, the said Robert Huetson and
Peter Rinnington. Witnesses — Robert Hawe ; William Eldred.
10 October, 1654, a commission issued to Robert Huetson
and Peter Rimington. [Alchin 130.]
I July, 1653. I Edward Humerston of Reavesbve, sick.
To EUine mv daughter 25/. at 21 years. To EHzabeth 25/. at
21 years. To Anne my daughter 25/. at 21 vears. To mv
sister Anne Knite 2J., and to her four children bd, apiece.
To mv sister Humerston 2s, 6d, To my brother WiUiam
Humerston's children bd. apiece. To the poor of Reavesbye
IOJ, To Henry Story I2d, To William Rusten 6a?. To
EUine my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — my brother William Humerston io.f., WilHam
Pve lox. Witnesses — William Humerston his mark ; William
Pye his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 23 August, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 104.]
6 September, 1654. Nuncupative will of WiUiam Hurlston
of Stamford, baker, sick. Executrix — Elizabeth his wife. To his
daughter Elizabeth 100/. Witnesses — Elizabeth Webster ;
Katherine Handson.
Proved at Westminster, 28 November, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 128.]
7 April, 1654. I Martha Jempson of Consby, widow, weak.
My body to be buried in the parish church of Consbv. To
Martha Parker daughter of Richard Parker of Newarke upon
Trent 10/. at 18 years. To Sarah Symson wife of John
Symson of Consby one moiety ofthe one half "of the arrear of
rent owing unto me by Sir Thomas Stanley, knt, for the sixth
part of the rectory of St Margaretts in co. Hartford, when the
same shall be recovered. To the said John Symson and Sarah
his wife 3/. bs. To Martha Holmes daughter of Hugh Holmes
of Consby 10/. at 18 years. To Hugh Holmes, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Francis MarshaU ;
WilHam Raughton ; J : Aiscough.
Proved at Westminster, 27 May, 1654, bv the executor.
[Alchin 118.] (To be continued)

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[no date], I Arthur Johnson of Yarborough, sick. My body
to be buried in the churchyard of Yarbrough. To Gaski'n Stor
and William Stor the sons of Robert Storr aU the money due
unto me from my son Robert Storr except 20/. which are due
to the children of John Button of Fulstow as legacies. To
Alice Button my eldest daughter 20s, To mv son WilUam
Johnson. To Robert Storr, whom I make executor the rest
of my goods. Witnesses — Edmond Hutchinson ; Mary
White her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 21 March, 1653.4, by the executor.
[Alchin 122.]
25 November, 1653. I John Kelsey of Gunby, yeoman,
sick. To the poor of Gunby 5^. To my son John Kelsev
one filley. To my brother Robert Mychill zos. To Debora
Dent 2 J. bd. To Rachael Dounes 20s, at 21 vears. To
WilHam Kelsey my youngest son 40/. at 21 vears. To
Frances Langley loj. To my wife Anne Kelsey, whom I
make executrix, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — Francis
Langley her mark ; Margarett Leale.
Proved at Westminster, 14 October, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 130.]
13 February, 1653-4. I Robert Kelsey of Freiston, yeomam
sick. To Thomas Bowcer of Fishtoft my kinsman and his
heirs for ever all my freehold lands, tenements, etc., in Fricston,
Fishtoft, or elsewhere, which is not in my wife's jointure, to
be soid for the performance of this my will. If mv daughter
Anne Kelsey depart this life before 21 years and without heirs
of her body, then after the decease of Anne my wife all mv
lands mentioned in mv wife's jointure to be to the use of my
brother Henry Kelsev, my sister Amey the wife of George Lea,
and to the children of my brother William Kelsey, my brother
Henry and my sister Amey having two parts, and my brother
William's children a third part. To Anne my wife. To the
aforesaid Thomas Bowcer, whom I make executrix, the rest of
mv goods for the performance of my will. To Anne my wife
and Amey my daughter the remainder of my goods. Wit
nesses — William Tayler ; Bryan Johnson ; Thomas Pishey ;
WilUam Falker.
Proved at Westminster, 28 March, 1654, by the executor.
r Alchin 122.]
3 December, 1653. I John Kinge of Moulton, yeoman,
sick. To Anne my wife 5/. yearly out of my lands in Moulton
and Gosberkirke. To my three daughters, Elizabeth, Essther,

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and Alice 50/. apiece at 21 years, and my household goods, to
be divided between them at the discretion of Thomas Kinge
mv brother. If the rest of mv goods are not sufficient to pav
my debts and legacies, then the moietv or half part ofone piece
of ground in Moulton called Coppins Drove abutting on the
sewer west, and on the lands of the common demeanes east ;
and one messuage, three acres three and a halt roods, twenty-
eight acres, and twenty-eight acres of free and copyhold ground
under it of the Dominorum Fee ; three roods, nineteen perches
there of the Hardington Fee ; three roods, nineteen perches of
the copyhold of the Fitz Wotens Fee there, lying between the
lands of John Ballwen north, and the lands belonging to the
Fee Grammar School in Moulton south, abutting upon Halgate
east, and the lands belonging to Lathams Hospitall in Towndell
west shall be sold. To Thomas Kinge my son, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — J : Woolseve ;
Anthony Syms his mark ; Edward Cooke.
Proved at Westminster, 12 June, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 103.]
3 August, 1653. I William Kirke of Ganesborough,
gentleman. To my wife Martha Kirke all mv messuages,
lands, and tenements during her life. To my daughters
Sarah Kirke and Grace Kirke, either of them 1000/ at twenty-
one years or marriage. If both of them die without heirs of
their bodies, I give all my said messuages, etc., unto my wife,
her heirs, and assigns for ever. To my brother Matthew
Kirke 5/., and to his wife 5J., and to everyone of his children
20J. To my mother in law EUzabeth Perkine 5/. To mv
brother in law WiUiam Walker 5J., and to his daughters
Elizabeth and Mary either of them 20J. To Anne, daughter
of WiUiam Moody 40s. To William son of John Wharde
405. at 21 years. To Margarett Thompson 40^., and to her
daughter Jane 40s. at 21 years. To my son in law Anthony
Meriwether 1 5/. To WiUiam Androwe 40s,, and to everyone
ofhis children 2ox. at 21 years. To Christopher Fieldson the
10/. he owes me. To Robert Burton the 5/. he owes me. To
Elizabeth wife of Nathaniell Storie 3/. To Mary wife of
WiUiam Chandler 3/. To mr George Burgh, mr George
Wawen, Edward Oxenford, James Yorke, John Pinder of
KinnaU Ferrie, Elizabeth his wife, and John Pinder their son
10s. each for rings. To Robert Feildson 20J. To Robert
Poole and Elizabeth his wife either of them zos. To Thomas
Whiteley and Thomas Welles either of them 40J. To my

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servant James Creasie 3/. To Elizabeth Pathrop 40s, To
Mary Smith 40J. To the poor of Ganesborough 5/. To the
poor of Morton, Walkrith, and Stockwith 40J. To Martha
my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — mr George Wawen 5/. ; John Pinder the father
5/. Witnesses — George Wawen ; John Pinder ; Robert
Roberts ; Joseph Hodgkin.
Proved at Westminster, 23 February, 1653-4, ^Y ^^^
executrix. [Alchin 108.]
8 June, 1654. I Robert Kirmon of Hatton, yeoman, sick.
To my son Robert 8/. one acre ot meadow in Inglands at 21
years. To my son John 8/. at 21 years. To my son George
15/. 15J. which is due to him. To my wife Ruth all my
household goods which were mine before I married her ; 10/.
To mv two daughters Anne and Elizabeth all mv household
goods which I brought to Hatton and aU those at Fiskerton.
To six of the poorest widows one house in Fiskerton, in the
tenure of John Bacon, for ever, to be disposed of by the
churchwardens the yearly rent for wastcoates. Executors and
Supervisors — my sons Matthew and George. Witness — Steven
Glover. Proved at Westminster, 24 October, 1654, by George
Kirmon, one of the executors. [Alchin 130.]
28 Julv, 1654. I Robert Kichin of St Katherine's in the
county of the city of Lincoln, yeoman, weak. My body to be
buried in the church or churchyard of Boultham. To my sister
Ellen Thomson, widow, of Navenby ioj. To her eldest
daughter Bridgett Thomson ioj. To her daughters Faith
Thomson and Joyce Thomson los, each. To her sons James
Thomson and WiUiam Thomson I05. each. To my sister
Martha Cooper 50^. To my aunt AHce Hill of Eagle ten
groates. To my aunt Garthright GiU ten groates. To
Thomas Barker son of John Barker of Spilsby 5^. To my
father Thomas Cooper izd. To my wife Margarett Kitchen,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Nathaniell Clarke ; Alice Greene ; Elizabeth Moate her mark.
Proved at Westminster, i November, 1654, ^Y ^^^ executrix.
[Alchin 131.]
12 November, 1653. ^ Mary Knapp of Leake, widow, sick.
To Robert Lvm' my son in law and Mary Lym' my daughter
five and a half acres of pasture in Leake in a field called
Scixmarch late purchased of Frauncis Mussendine, gentleman.

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and now in the tenure of Joshuah Pinchbeck, for their life
natural and the longer Hver of them ; and after their decease Mary
Lvm' and Elizabeth Lvm' their daughters shall have it to them
and their heirs for ever. If the said Mary and Elizabeth die
without heirs of their or either of their bodies it shall go to the
heirs of the said Robert and Mary for ever, and if the said
Robert and Mary die without heirs of their two bodies then to
my heirs for ever. To Marv and Susan Gough my grand
children 33/. to be bestowed in land for their joint use at 16
years. "To Phebe Knapp my grandchild at 18 years. To the
poor of Leake 20J. To the poor of Leverton los. To Robert
Lym my son in law, whom I make executor, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Richard Croft his mark ; Thomas Hanley ;
Thomas Tailor his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 28 March, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 122.]
20 Mav, 1650, being Rogacion Monday, and the 57 year of mv
age. I Thomas Knott of Algarkirke alias Alderchurch in the
partes of Holland, publique notary. My body to be buried in the
churchyard of Algerkirke as near unto my father where he was
buried under ve southwindowe as can be. To my son Martin
Knott 100/., and the third part of mv goods at 24 vears. To
mv daughter Jane Knott 100/., and a third of my goods or
100/. at 24 years or within one year of marriage. To John
Knott mv eldest son, besides his mother's jointure, three roods
of pasture near mv house butting upon the common drain east,
mr Hibson north, and my own lands called Goose garth west
and south, which my father purchased of Richard Clarke ; as
also a cottage and half-an-acre under it and two acres of pasture
in Oxholme feild which was my father's ancient inheritance ; also
three and a half acres of pasture called Nutthilte or Cherrvhilte,
lying by Lepholme Seadicke which I purchased of William
Pasmore ; likewise one messuage eight acres one rood thereunto
belonging which I purchased ofthe said William Pasmore and
George Feild lying near Crabdom Crosse over the Highway,
against the house of George Baconir south, and the lands ofthe
heirs of Joshuah Sympson west ; also one cottage and half an
acre in Fosdike in the tenure of Robert Sympson which I
purchased of EUinor PhiUips and Giles Harwood ; also two
cottages and two acres of ground thereunto belonging Iving at
Hiptoft Crosse Hill in Hiptoftend, which I purchased of
Matthew Clarke and Thomas Forman, to mv said son John
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son Martin Knott, my daughter Jane Knott, remainder to the
second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth children of my cousin and
nephew Thomas Pulvertoft if he have more children than one,
if not then to his eldest, otherwise not. To my son Martin
Knott and to the heirs of his body for ever, one rood of pasture
in Lepholme in mings with my Lord Brookes and William
Graves son of Humfrey Graves, which I purchased of George
Walmer, and holdeth of Bowsolas Manor and paveth out rent
at Michaelmas yearly zd, ; also six acres of pasture called
Snart land ; and I give him also two and a half acres of pasture
late adjoining upon the same six acres west, and Colepitt east,
and ye lands of John Goodhande iure uxoris, late Rogero south,
and a common leading from Colepitt to ye church north,
whereof two parts come to me as the heir of my cousin John
Knott, and the third part I purchased of Thomas Bell ; remainder
to my daughter Jane Knott for life ; remainder to the children
of my son John Knott, if he have more children than one, at
21 vears ; remainder to my daughter Jane and the heirs of her
body ; remainder to the children of mv nephew Thomas
Pulvertofte, at 21 years, and their heirs for ever. To my
daughter Jane Knott one cottage and one rood of hemp ground
under the same in Fosdike, butting upon a little lane west.
Lord Brookes north and east, and ye heirs of Sir Thomas
Middlecott in Reylyes of ye south, and to her heirs for ever,
which I purchased of James Harwood and his wife or late
EUinor Phillipps, widow, in the tenure of William Smyth a
tynkerj also one cottage and one rood of hempland lying in
Crabdom Crosse which my father purchased of John Pulvertoft
his son in law, who married his daughter Mary Knott, and
after his death she was married to a base drunkerd Robert
Taylor, which said cottage and land he gave unto her during
her Hfe, and after her death to Thomas Pulvertoft her son
during his life, and after his death to the heirs ofthe said John
Knott for ever, whose son and heir I am, to the said Jane and
her heirs for ever. If the law will not allow me to give it to
her, mv said son John Knott who is heir, to give her los. a
vear for her life, or 5/. for it. To Elizabeth my wife one ewe,
20J. etc. To my children John Knott, Martin Knott, and
Jane Knott, whom I make executors, the rest of my goods.
To my cousin Pulvertoft, whom I make executor, to him and
his heirs for ever, mv wife's jointure after her death, and all the
rest of my lands, paying unto my sister Pilgrim 20/. and to his
mother as much, and to everyone of their children 20J. apiece.

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Memorandum. There is a cottage and half an acre of hemp
ground which I (jovned purchaser with me, my daughter Jane
Knott) purchased of Adam Barmes [sic] and Elizabeth his wife
lying in Kirton near to ye church in Boston Roade, in tenure
of the said Adam Barnes and near to ye Smith Shop called Butt
acre in Kirton. To my cousin Thomas Pulvertoft, William
Hewitson, and to John Harnis each a pair of gloves or izd.
Witnesses thereunto [dlan^.
Proved at Westminster, 5 Mav, 1654, by John Knott, one
of the executors. [Alchin 124.]
2 November, 1653. I Robert Lathropp of Conesby,
gentleman, weak. To mv son John Lathropp the house
wherein Henry Goldsbrough now dwelleth to him and his heirs
for ever. To my other four chUdren, Robert, Anne, William,
and Thomas Lavthropp, 40/. apiece at 21 years. To my father
Lathropp and mother 20.f. apiece. To each of my brothers
and sisters 5;. apiece. To my brother Thomas Brownelowe
and Richard Brownlowe's and my brother Hanton's [or
Hauton's] children 1 2d, apiece. Supervisors — mv brother
Thomas Brownlowe, lOJ. for gloves; mr Andrew Dale, lOi',
for gloves. To Mary mv wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of mv goods. Witnesses — Robert Jesup ; John Jesup ;
Elianis Toloy his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 15 June, 1654, ^Y ^^^ executrix.
[Alchin 103.]
7 January, 1652-3. I Peter Lawes of Tumby Woodside
in the parish of Kirkebv upon Bavne, yeoman, sick. To
Robert Lawes my eldest son my mare, etc. To John Lawes
(under 21) my son 10 steers, 2 quies, which I bought of
Thomas Cheales, etc. To Susan Lawes mv daughter 50/. at
21 years, etc. To Simon Warde's two sons two ewes. To
my son Robert's daughter. To Anne Lawes mv wife, whom
I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — William
Tayler of Freeston los. ; William Miller of Tumbv Woodside
IOJ. Witnesses — Anne Pinchbeck ; William Baylv.
Proved at Westminster, 29 March, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 122.]
II June, 1653, I Anne Lowson of Wainflett St Maries,
widow, sick. My body to be buried in the churchvard of
Northolme. To my brother Nicholas Watts his children 4/.
each, Elizabeth VVatts, Anne, John, Mary, Amy, Susan,
Edward, and WilHam Watts, at 21 years. To the aforesaid
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Lowson, etc. To Anne Lowson, widow, 6s, which she owes
me, and los. To her daughter Anne ior. To Anne Moore,
widow, 5j. To Elizabeth Beech 5J, To William Penson
2s, 6d, To Edward Lowson 2j. bd. To Jerimiah Simpson
I J. To the poor of Waineflett St Maries i2j. bd. To the
poor of Wainflett All Saints i2j. 6d, To the poor of
Northolme 5J. To EHzabeth Dalby, widow. To Elizabeth
Joyes. To mr Francis Robotham ioj. for preaching mv
funeral sermon. To Nicholas Watts my brother 68/. which is
in George Lowsons hands, and the residue of mv estate, and
I mak him executor. Supervisors — Thomas Thornelev zos,,
WiUiam Taylor 2or. Witnesses — Elizabeth Dalbey ; Thomas
Thorneley ; Robert Thorneley ; William Taylor ; John Joyes.
To Thomas Lowson 5^. To his wife 5J. To George
Lowson to buy him gloves. To the eight who shall carry me
to the church is, 6d, each. To Mary Harrison wife of Robert
Harrison zs, bd. To James Ayre 5J. to buy him gloves. To
Anne Gessop 2J. 6d, to buy her gloves. To Thomas Merrell
rtiy godson izd.
Proved at Westminster, 21 March, 1653-4, by the executor.
22 March, 1651-2. I John Lawson of Leake, yeoman, sick.
To mv son and heir John Lawson all mv lands in Leake and
Wrangle to him and his heirs. To my daughter Marv Talbutt,
wife of Thomas Talbutt, one quarter of corn and beans yearly
for three years. To my daughter Elizabeth Turpine wife of
Matthew Turpine as aforesaid. To Sarah Autton wife of
WilHam Autan two quarters of corn and beans yearly for four
years, a mare and foal, two heifers, two ewes, and two lambs.
To my grandchild Sarah Atkinson one heifer. To my grand
children William Talbutt, Mary Talbutt, and Sarah Talbutt,
3J. 4d. each. To my grandchildren WiUiam Turpin and Sarah
Turpin 3^. 40?. each. To Richard Turpin i2d. To my grandchild
Susanna Hutton 10/. at 21 years. To my grandchildren
WiUiam Atkinson and John Atkinson 20J. each at 18 years.
To my grandchildren Susanna Hutton, Sarah Autan, Isabel
Autan,' Katherine Autam, Ursula Autan, and Annise Autan,
3^ 4d, each. To my grandchild Robert Atkinson 3J. 4d. To
my grandchildren Susanna Lawson, Sarah Lawson, Mary
Lawson, and Martha Lawson, 3J. 4d. each. To John Evison
3J. 4d. To Mary South 35. 4^, To the poor of Leake one
quarter of corn or 20J. To my son John Lawson, whom I
make executor, the restof my goods. Supervisors — John Drurye

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3J. 4</., Thomas Tauper 3J. 4^. Witnesses — John Drury,
John Evison his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 22 April, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 124.]
5 October, 1653. I Edmund Leageard of Tumbv in the
parish of Kirkbv on Baine, gentleman. To the poor where I
shaU be buried bs, 8d, To everyone of my servants 2J. bd.
To everyone of my godchildren bd. To mv executor mv
house at Walcott Waterside to be sold, and the same to be
disposed as follows — to Ellen Gressam wife of William Grcsam
zol., to Ellen and Anne Gresam daughters of the said William
and EUen his wife 5/. each at marriage or 21 years. To Faith
Wells, wife of Thomas Wells, 20/. To Edmond Wells 10/,
To Anne Wells 5/. To Faith Wells daughter of Thomas
Wells 13/. 6j, Sd. at marriage or 21 years. To Elizabeth
Wells 13/. 6 J. 8d, paid as aforesaid. To Mary Wells
bl, ly, 4d, paid as aforesaid. To Thomas Wells 20/.
and two kine. To Faith Wells, his wife, one ewe and
a lamb; and the house where she now live for her life. To mv
second daughter Mary Overton the house wherin dweUeth
Thomas Overton the younger in Ludford with all the land etc. ;
remainder to her son Edmond Overton and his heirs ;
remainder to Thomas Overton and his heirs for ever. To
Edmond Leager my grandchild the house wherein Thomas
Wells liveth, after the death of Faith his wife ; one close called
Coulsy Close and one plot of meadow, called Millplot Croft ;
two swathes of meadow by the close late of Sir Robert
Barkhams ; two lands of arable that the mill stood on, two
lands going over Tealby gate to Over Caster gate, John Vicars
on the east side ; seven lands called the Burnt Wonge butting
upon Sussey becke west, and three lands on Rundlyside at the
end of the other four lands in the Highstreet west, Richard
Stokes south ; to him and the heirs of his body. If he ofFer to
make sale of the said lands, they shall fall to Anne Leageard
his sister, or if she die to the heirs of Thomas Overton. To
Anne Leageyard my wife 8/. yearly out of the lands in the
hands of Thomas Overton, during her Hfe ; 40/. yearly, out of
my stock, during her life ; one bed, etc. To Addilin Sturr
daughter one ewe and a lamb or loj. To her husband i6j. he
oweth me. To John Portis.' To Thomas WeUs all the debts
he oweth me. To Mary Overton. To mr Ranson two
daughters. To mrs Metcalfe. To my wife. To Faith Wells.
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297

To Ursula Leageard. To Thomas, Elizabeth, Edward, Anne,
Mary, Margarett and George Overton, and Edmund and Anne
Leageard my grandchildren 3/. 6^-. Sd, each, after the death of
Anne my wife. To Anne CHnton two children i2d, each.
To Thomas Wells 12^. To William Greswall 12^. To
Thomas Overton, junior, izd. To either of their children
izd. To Thomas Overton izd. To William Leageard 12^.
To Edmund, Faith, and Thomas Wells. To my wife a 5J.
piece of gold. To my sons William Leageard and Thomas
Overton, whom I make executors, the rest of my goods. To
my son "Thomas Overton. To Elizabeth Overton. To Susan
Overton. To Ellin Gressam. Witrjesses — Ambrose Pinchbeck ;
Thomas Overton ; Thomas Lopsey his mark ; WiUiam Gibson
his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 30 March, 1654, by the executors.
[Alchin 122.]
19 March, 1653-4. I Dorothy Leake of Orby, widow,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Orbv. To
Mary Leake my eldest daughter 8/. To Jane Leake wife of
Robert Blyth of Burgh, junior, 5/. To Amy Leake my
youngest daughter 8/. at 21 years. To Christopher Leake my
son 10/. at 21 years. To Thomas Wright and Walter Wright
the sons of Thomas Wright of Burgh 20.f. each at 21 years.
To John Kirke of Orbv, yeoman, whom I make executor, the
rest of my goods. Supervisor — Nathaniell Nottingham of
Orby gentleman. Witnesses — John Scortreth ; Francis West
his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 22 Mav, 1654, bv the executor.
[Alchin 1 1 8. J
13 June, 1654. I Thomas Leaves of Pinckbecke, yeoman,
sick. My body to be buried in the parish church of Pinchbecke.
To the poor of Pinchbecke the yearly interest of 20/., and I
make my cozen John Leaves and mr Robert Bissell feoffies in
trust for it. To Robert Eldred his three children which he
hath by Jane his wife 20/. apeece at 21 years. To Jane the
wife of Robert Eldred 20/. To the daughters of Richard
Leaves my cosen late of Langham in Essex 10/. apeece. To
Anne daughter of Henry Leves my brother, 40J. yearly for her
life, to be paid by my executor. To Jane Makernes of Spalding,
widdowe, my cozen, SI, yearly for her life, to be paid by
Thomas Leaves son of Richard Leaves my cozen, and for want
of such yearly payment she the said Jane shall have power to
enter and distrelne in and upon one cottage and three acres of

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land and pasture now in the tenure of Edward Jackson of
Pinchbeck. To Thomas Leaves my cozen and the heirs male
of his body the said cottage with three acres of land and pasture
in the tenure of Edward Jackson as aforesaid. To Robert
Leaves son of Richard Leaves my cousin, and the heirs male of
his body, my two cottages and four acres of land and pasture in
Whaplode Drove. If Thomas Leaves and Robert Leaves or
either of them depart their naturaU lives without issue male of
their bodies, then the said cottages and lands to them given
shall remain unto the heirs male of John Leaves my cozen.
To my cozen John Leaves one messuage with three acres of
land and pasture now in the tenure of George Browne. To
my cozen John Leaves four acres of pasture that I purchased
of John Edgoose now in the tenure of George Browne aforesaid.
To hold the messuage and three acres of land and pasture and the
four acres of pasture to him and his heirs for ever. To Margaret
wife of John Leaves 10/. To John Ayre my tenant one fustion
dublett and one coate. To Edward Jackson one reddish chamlet
suit. To George Browne one cloth suit, etc. To the poor of
Pinchbecke 3/. To mr Robert Bissell one gold ring. Ifl cannot
get a tenant to surrender my two acres of coppiehold landes at
Whaplode Drove with the cottage then my will is that my
cozen Jane Makernes shall make a good estate to Robert
Leaves my cozen of the said cottage and two acres of coppiehold
land according to this my will, which if she refuse to do my
will is that Robert Leaves my cozen shall have the 8/. yearly
given to her and she to have no benefit by any guift in this
my will. To John Leaves my cozen whom I make executor
the rest of my goods. To Thomas Bladesmith w. to buy him
gloves. Witnesses — Robert Robinson ; Phillip Brooke.
Proved at Westminster, 17 November, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 221.]
12 September, 1654. I Thomas Longbothame, the elder,
of Wynthorpe, gentleman, sick. Whereas it is agreed bv an
indenture of covenant made between me and Thomas
Longbotham, my son and heir apparent, bearing date 8 May
1653, for the consideration therein expressed in form following :
I the said Thomas the father shall stand and be seized of and
in one messuage in East Butterwick, and also of and in all and
singular the lands arable meadow and pasture ground thereunto
belonging, now in the tenure of one Thomas PoppleweU,
gentleman, or his assigns ; and also of and in one cottage in
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worth ; and also of and in one other cottage in East
Butterwicke, now in the occupation of Luke Wilson or his
assigns ; and also of one other cottage in East Butterwick,
now or late in the occuparion of Peter Watts ; also of and in
one other cottage in East Butterwicke, now in the occupation
of Edward Scales ; and also of and in one close of pasture
called the Twelve Lands in East Butterwick, now or late in
the occupation of John Holland or his assigns ; and of and in
one other close called the Six Lands in East Butterwick, now
or late in the occupation of the said Peter Watts ; and also of
or in one sealion of land called Wateringestead Land in East
Butterwicke, now in the occupation of Luke Wilson ; and
also of and in one other selion of land called the Bobbards in
East Butterwicke, now in the occupation of the said Luke
Wilson ; and also of and in one messuage called the Gould
Garth with aU the lands arable, etc., thereunto belonging in
East Butterwick, now in the occupation of the said "Thomas
Longbothom the father ; and also of and in one cottage in
East Butterwick, now or late in the occupation of one William
CornfForth ; and also of and in one other cottage in East
Butterwick, now or late in the occupation of Jane Steeper,
widow ; and also of and in all his common lotts in a place
called the Stather Crofts in East Butterwick ; and also of and
in all the several mores commonly called Twelve landes. Five
lands and Six lands in East Butterwick ; and also of and in all
that close called the Great Cloase in East Butterwick, now in
the occupation of the said Thomas Longbothom ; and also of
or in all that other close called the Tenn Lands in East
Butterwick, now or late in the tenure of Thomas Watson or
George Johnson or one of them ; and also of and in two
closes of pasture in a place called the Farrefield in East
Butterwick, now in the tenure of John Clarke and John
Hunterick or one of them ; and also of or in one close
of pasture in the Farrfield in East Butterwick, now or late in
the tenure of Anthony Megett and Luke Wilson or one
of them ; and also of and in thosc four land ends of meadow,
now or late in the tenure of Thomas Springe and Peeter
Godfrey with all wayes, easments, commons, profitts, etc., to
the said premises belonging, and the reversion and reversions,
remainder and remainders thereof, aU ashwood young and old
and all timber trees growing upon any part of the said premises
onlv excepted, to the use and behoof of the said Thomas
Longbothom the father, for term of his Hfe, without impeach
ment of waste ; and after his decease then to the use and

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behoof of the said Thomas Longbothom the son his heirs and
assigns for ever, with the provision nevertheless therein
contained. And it is covenanted by the parties aforesaid to
the said presents their heirs, executors, and assigns, as thereby
further also declared, that every person and persons who shall
stand or be seized of the said premises or any part thereof by
force or venture of the said indenture shall be thereof seized to
this further intent and purpose, that the said premises shall
from thenceforth remain and be chargeable for the payment of
50/. yearly to such person or persons their heirs or assigns, or
otherwise and to such intents and purposes and payable five
times yearly as I the said Thomas Longbothom shall nominate
and appoint by my last wiU and testament, etc. According to
which indenture I give and bequeath to my son William
Longbothom his heirs and assigns the said 50/. yearly out of
the said premises, and I do hereby give to Fayth now wife of
my said son Thomas 20/. thereof yearly until the said WiUiam
attain 20 years, and to William Longbothom my brother
during his life 61. yearly of the said 50/. To Debora
Longbothom my daughter 450/. at 18 years. To Anne my
daughter 450/, at 18 years. To Anne, Elizabeth, and Jane
Longbothome, my brother's daughters, 50/. each at 18 vears.
To William Marris a mare and foal. To Richard Boughman,
my servant, lOJ. To the rest of my servants zs. bd. each.
To the poor of Messingham 6j. Sd. To the poor of East
Butterwick io.f. To Mary my wife one grev gelding, two
kine and ten ewes ; and she shall have the best parlour in the
parsonage house of Messingham, and also the end chamber
there. To my said daughters 16/. yearly until they attain
18 years. To my son Thomas Longbothom, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — My cousin
William Parkins zos., and WilHam Marris ior. Witnesses —
Nicholas Sawer his mark; William Marris; Richard Everatt
his mark; John Hayton his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 27 November, 1654, by the
executor. [Alchin 128.]
I June, 1654. I WiUiam Longden of Sutton [le Marsh],
gentleman, sick. My body to be buried in the parish church
yard of Sutton. To John Longden my son one messuage in
Sutton with two acres of pasture bought of Robert Wilev ;
two acres of pasture which was William Davisone's and 40/.
at 21 years. To my daughter Martha 80/. at 21 vears or
marriage. To my sister Alee Ustwood izd. To Jane

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Fletcher 5r. To mv cousin William Longden 5s. To the
poor of Sutton 5J. To Ruth my wife, whom I make executrix,
the rest of my goods. Supervisor — "William Wilev mv uncle.
Witnesses — Richard Tinkler; William Longden , Edward
Henson his mark ; John East his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 18 November, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 128.]
5 July, 1652. I Robert Lumkin of Reavesbey, sick. To
my wife Katherine Lumkin aU the land in Wood Enderbye
for her life ; remainder unto Elizabeth Lumkin mv daughter
and her heirs of her body ; remainder to John Lumkin and mv
brother Anthony Lumkin's sons. To my daughter EHzabeth
Lumkin 60/. at 18 years. If my said daughter die before she
come to age then my eldest brother's sons, William and John
Lumkin, shall have out of it 40^. each. To my brother
Anthony Lumkin's five children 30X. apiece if my daughter
Elizabeth die without heirs. To my sister Betteris Dansie's
children 30J. apiece. To William Pye 5J. Executrix — my
wife. Witnesses — William Pye his mark ; John Vanderlure.
Proved at Westminster, 11 March, 1653-4, by the executrix.
[Alchin 122.]
7 February, 1652-3. I Ralph Marshall, the elder, of
Thedlethorpe, weak. To Elizabeth my wife 10/. To my
sons, Ralph 80/., John 10/., Thomas 120/., Robert 80/., and
Marmaduke Marshall 80/. To my sons John and Marmaduke
equally between them my lease at Mablethorpe. To my
daughter Wilyc 20J. To my daughter Beatrice Caborne zos.
To my grandchild Robert Caborne, son of Henry Caborne, 5/.
To Elizabeth Marshall, my wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Supervisors — my sons Robert and
Marmaduke. Witnesses — John Haines ; Thomas Jackson his
mark ; Ann Robertsonn her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 17 November, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 128.]
17 November, 1653. I Robert MarshaU of Kirnington,
veoman. To Charles Marshall my eldest son 100/. To
kobert Marshall my second son 2J. To Francis Marshall my
third son 40/., and all the cropp of the ground sowne with
winter corn and growing of the land which I bought of Thomas
Williamson and Robert Swallow, wherein I did joyne him
purchaser with me, in Kirnington ; four horses with the plough,
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To William WiUiamson my wife's son 20/. To Thomas
Williamson 2oj. To every of his children an ewe lamb. To
Marv Greene wife of Thomas Greene, clerke, and to his
children 40/., to be equally divided amongst them. To every
one of my servants izd. To the poor of Kirnington los.
To the poor of Ulcebie ioj. To Mary Marshall, daughter of
Christopher MarshaU, a sack of breadcorne. To Anne my
wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Super
visors — Thomas Greene, clarke, mv son in law, 20s. ; Charles
Marshall my brother 20.f. Witnesses — Thomas Doughtie his
mark ; John Yeoman ; William Doughtie.
Proved at Westminster, 7 October, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 130.]
[no date]. I John Mason ofthe Bayle of Lincoln, chandler.
My body to be buried in the parish church of St Pauls in the
Bavle of Lincoln. To my son John Mason at 21 years, the
house I now live in, with the garden in Old Lyncolne. To
my daughters Anne and Elizabeth Mason at 21 years 60/.
each. To my son Thomas Mason at 21 years 60/. Executrix —
mv wife. Supervisors — mr Thomas Randes 5J. ; mr Henry
Clowlaye 5X.
Proved at Westminster, 30 May, 1654, by [? Jane] Mason
executrix. [Alchin 118.]
27 May, [no year]. I Mathew Melton of Wykeham in
parish of Spaldinge, husbandman, weak. My body to be
buried in the churchyard of Spaldinge. To [blank] the son
of Fowler of Oundle co. Northampton, labourer, and to his
wife 10/. To George, son of [blan\] Scott of Fotheringhay,
CO. Northampton, 10/. To the daughter of the said Scott,
sister to the said George, 10/. To Elizabeth Melton of Cliffy
40/. To her brother John Melton 10/. To the said
Elizabeth Melton half my household goods. To Bridgett mv
wife, whom I make executrix, the other half of my goods.
Witnesses — Adam Barlow ; WilHam Jessopp his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 25 July, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 121.]
28 December, 1653. ^ Anthony Meres of the city of
Lincoln. To Thomas Meres the son of my deceased brother
Robert Meres all my lands and personal estate, provided that if
my wife Hannah Meres and he can friendly agree concerning
the third of my land he then pay her ;^200. Executor —

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Thomas Meres. Witnesses — JohnSackett; Humphry Browne;
Dorothy DoUen.
Proved at Westminster, 6 February, 1653.4, by Thomas
Meres, nephew ofthe deceased, executor. [Alchin 108.]
16 October, 1653. I George Metcalfe of Gosberkirke,
yeoman. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Gosberkirke. To Mary my daughter 100/., the interest to be
employed towards her maintenance and education until she
attain 20 years. To my said daughter one jovned chest, etc.
To William my son three acres of pasture in Gosberkirke
abutting upon Wrongdrovc east and north, thc lands of
theyres of Henry Humphreyes and the lands of Sir WiUiam
Brownelowe south ; one acre of pasture in Gosberkirke and
abutts upon a certain pasture of Sir Dudley Northes called
Lowbridge on the west, through which it hath an entry wav
and Stavne lands now or late mr Claypooles on the north, the
said lands to be letten, and 40J. yearly from the rent to be paid
to him for his maintenance, and the remainder to be put forth
for his use and to be paid unto him when he shall enter upon
the said lands at 21 years of age. To George my son one
messuage with an acre of ground under it in Gosberkirke,
between the lands of sir Dudley North, knight, on the south,
and the lands of John Calverley, gentleman, on the north,
abutts upon the lands of Thomas Pell east and the high way
west, to enter upon at 21 years or marriage ; remainder
to William mv son. To George my son my bay mare which
was Thomas Youngcs. To Margarett the wife of John
Younge my daughter 10/. within six months after my decease ;
if she die before the money become payable, then the said
money to be divided between the two children she had by
Robert Matro her late husband, deceased. To Henry Charity,
son of WiUiam Charity, my grandchild, 40J. To Henry my
son, my mansion house wherein I now live, with nine acres of
land and pasture under it in Gosberkirke, between the lands of
John Norton, gentleman, on the east, and the lands of theyres
of Richard Burkett on the west, abutts upon Cheale Ingate
north, and the lands of John Norton, gentleman, aforesaid on
the south. To Robert Metcalfe my brother and Henry
Metcalfe my son, whom I make executors, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Robert Harrison ; Ro : Garner,
Proved at Westminster, 27 November, 1654, by the
executors, [Alchin 128.]

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21 December, 1653. I Martha Middlecott of Boston,
widow. My body to be buried in the parish church of Boston
as nigh mv deceased husband as possible. To the poor of
Boston 5/. To the poor of Asklackby zl. los. To the poor
of Frampton 40J. To Edward Middlecott of Warmister, co.
Wilts, esq., and his heirs one messuage, one orchard, and six
acres of pasture in Ashlackbv, now in the tenure ofone Thomas
Portwood; twenty-six acres of pasture in Aslackby in the tenure
of the said Thomas Portwood or his assigns j twenty-three
acres of pasture in Aslackby in the tenure of one William
Blacke ; five acres of pasture in Aslackby in the tenure ofone
widdowe Whitehead ; twenty-four acres of pasture in Aslackby
in the tenure of one John Greenbury, which said twenty-six
acres, twenty-three-acres, five acres, and twenty-four acres
were purchased of one Matthias Browne, gentleman, by
WiUiam Middlecott, my late husband, to him and his heirs for
ever, and afterwards conveyed by him ve said William
Middlecott to feofTees to the use of himself and mce dame
Martha, his then wife, and our heirs. To the said Edward
Middlecott and his heirs one cottage in Aslackby, in the tenure
of one WiUiam Labaye ; one acre of meadow in Aslackby in the
tenure of one Richard Chambers ; provided always that if the
said Edward Middlecott or his heirs shall make claim or
chalenge the right and title, or commence any suit by any accion
at lawe, or in any court of equity, or make any entry in any
part ofany the lands, tenements, etc., by this will after given
and bequeathed, then this present gift to the said Edward and
his heirs ^hall be voyde. To William Ryley, one of the sons
of Mary Ryley of Boston, widowe, my capitall messuage and ¦
four acres of pasture in Aslackby thereto adjoining, in the
tenure of John Greenbury ; two closes of pasture in Aslackby
called Moorefields containing by estimation thirty-eight acres
now in the tenure of the said John Greenbury ; one cottage
neere adjoining to the said messuage, in the tenure
of mee dame Martha Middlecott or my assigns, to hold
to him the said William and the heirs of his body ; remainder
to Thomas Ryley his brother and the heirs male of his body ;
remainder to my right heirs. To Thomas Hunnige of
Algarkirke and Margarett his wife one cottage and one acre of
pasture thereto adjoining ; two acres of meadow lying in the
lowe meadows of Aslackby, all of them in Aslackby, and in
the tenure of one Robert Greene; three roods of meadow in
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Aslackby in the tenure of William Labbadge ; one close
containing four acres called Nunwood, to hold to Thomas and
Margarett for life ; remainder to John Greenbury the younger
son of John Greenbury of Aslackby and to the heirs male of his
body ; remainder to Martha Greenbury, sister of John
Greenbury the younger, and the heirs male of her body ;
remainder to my right heirs. The rest of my lands in Aslackby
I leave to my executor towards the discharging of mv debts,
etc. To the said Thomas Rylev one messuage in Frampton
and all other my lands, tenements, etc., in Frampton (except
one messuage and one close of pasture or hempland containing
five acres, in the. tenure of one Robert Johnson ; and except
one close of pasture called short Clatterdyke ; and except four
acres of pasture lying between the lands formerly of Richard
Carlton of the east, and the demesne lands belonging to
Earlshall of the west, and abuttinge upon Earles Inge Gate
towards the south, and upon a wav leadinge to the Earles Inge
towards the north ; and except four other acres of pasture
lying between the lands formerly Anthony Hawkered's of the
cast, and the demesne lands belonging to Earleshall towards the
west, and upon Earles Ing Gate towards the south ; and upon
a Fenne ditch towards the north) ; to hold to Thomas Riley
and the heirs male of his body ; remainder to William Riley
aforesaid, and the heirs male of his body ; remainder to Thomas
Thorald of Harmeston my nephew and the heirs male of his
body ; remainder to my right heirs. To my executor hereafter
named his heirs and assigns for ever one close of pasture,
containing four acres in Frampton, lying between the lands,
formerly Richard Carelton's of the east, and thc demesne
lands belonging to the manor of Earleshall west, and abuttinge
upon Eales [sic] Ing Gate towards the south, and a way
leading to Eares [sic] Inge towards the north ; and one other
four acres of pasture in Frampton lying between the lands
formerly Anthonv Havvkred's of the east, and the demesne
lands belonging to the manor of Earleshall west, and abutts
upon Eareles Ing Gate south, and upon a Fenne ditch north, to
be by him disposed towards the discharging of my debts, etc.
To the said mrs Mary Riley one mansion or dwellingc house
wherein she dwells, together with the garden beyond the
Pityard which with other ground is mentioned in one lease
made by Richard Riley, esq., deceased, unto "WiUiam
Middlecott my late husband, bearing date 19 January, in the
16 year ofthe late king Charles; to hold to the said Mary for

306 ABSTRACTS OF
the terme of twenty-one years next after my decease ; also i6/.,
and a mourning ring. To mr Robert Thorold, mrs Anne
Thorold, and mrs EUinor Thorold, the children of mr John
Thorold my brother, late of Welborne, deceased, all those three
cottages in Boston purchased by me ofone mr Wight of Boston
and now in the severall tenures of me the said dame Martha
Middlecott, mrs Mary Bonner, widdowe, Richard Thompson,
Edmond Adams and Humphry Melton, to hold to them and
their heirs and assigns for ever. To mr Edmond Thorold of
Eaedon, minister, mr John Thorold of London, woollen draper,
mr Robert Thorold last aforesaid and mrs Anne Thorold and
mrs EUinor Thorold, to each of them a mourninge ringe ; and
80/. between them. To Edmond Thorold 'of Hough, esq., a
mourning ring and 80/. To mr WiUiam Thorold one of the
sonnes of the said Edmond Thorold 80/. and a mourninge ringe.
To mrs EUinor Thimbleby, mrs Katherine Thorold, mr
Edmond Thorold, junior, mrs Lucye Thorold, mrs Anne
Thorold, and mr Robert Thorold children ofthe said Edmond
Thorold, esq., 160/. equally between them, and a mourninge
ringe to each. To mr Robert Thorold, brother to ve said mr
Edmond Thorold 16/. and a mourninge ringe. To Robert
Constable of Hough, esq., mrs EUinor Constable his wife, mr
PhiUip Constable, mr Peter Constable, and mr John Constable,
their sons, to each of them a mourninge ringe. To mrs
Katherine Speede of Farmestone, co. Nott., and mrs Mary
Speed her daughter to each of them a mourninge ring. To
Edmund Ellis of Lincoln, esq., and to mr Thomas Ellis his
son, to each of them a mourninge ringe. To mrs Mary Lister
wife of William Lister of Lincoln, esq., and to mr William
Lister their son to each of them a mourninge ringe. To mr
Francis Thompson of Boothby and mr Edward Thompson his
son to each of them a mourning ring. To mr Robert
Thompson of Wisbitch, co. Norfold, and mrs [blanli]
Thompson his wife to each of them a mourninge ring. To
Mary Whick daughter of mrs EUinor Whicke 100/. "To the
said mrs EUinor Whicke one close of pasture in Frampton
called short Clatterdick, containing six acres, some part
coppyholde and some part freehold, for her Hfe ; remainder to
the said Thomas Thorold my nephew his heirs and assigns for
ever, to be disposed of for and towards the discharging of my
debts, etc. To Thomas Whicke son of the said mrs EUinor
Whicke one cottage in Frampton and one close of pasture and
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for his life ; remainder to the said Thomas Thorold my nephew
to be disposed of as aforesaid. To the children of the said mr
Robert Thompson 16/. apeece at 21 years. To mrs EUinor
Palmer wife to mr Palmer of Stanton, co. Nottingham, clerk,
a mourninge ringe. To the children of the said mrs Palmer
48/. between them, to be paid at 21 years. To mr John
Childe of Washingbrough and his wife, to each of them a
mourninge ringe. To John Childe their son 8/. To mr
Thomas Waterhouse and mr David Waterhouse of BraweU,
CO. York, to each of them a mourning ring. To the said
David Waterhouse 8/. To the children ofthe said mr Thomas
Waterhouse 32/. between them. To mr Ryley of Welbourne
and his wife and to mr Thomas Riley and mr William Riley
to each of them a mourninge ringe. To mrs EUinor Whicke
a mourninge ring. To mr John Rismye a mourninge ringe
and to his children 40/. between them. To mr William
Stertevant of Norwell, co. Nottingham, and his wife, to each of
them a mourninge ring. To their children 48/. equally
amongst them at 21 years. To mr Francis Tooley of Dawood,
CO. Lincoln, and his wife, to each of them a mourninge ring.
To their children 16/. between them at 21 years. To Sarah
Thorold my sister in law a mourninge ringe. To mr Dore
of Aslackby and his wife, to each of them a mourninge ring.
To mrs Robert Peart of Lincoln a mourninge ringe. To mr
John Greenbury the elder aforesaid, mrs Elizabeth Greenbury
his wife, Elizabeth Greenbury, Jane Greenbury, Mary, and
Susan sisters to the said John Greenbury, the elder, to each of
them a mourninge ringe. To the children of John Greenbury
20/. equally between them at 21 years. To mrs Mary Bonner,
widow, a mourninge ringe. To every servant with me at the
time of my death 40s. To Thomas Thorold, my nephew, of
Harmstone whom I make executor, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Matthew Wolmer; Richard Hodgson.
Proved at Westminster, 9 May, 1654, ^Y ^^^ executor.
[Alchin 119.]
21 June, 1650. I John Morrice of Barrowby, carpenter. To
mv four sons, Richard, John, George, and Edward, 5/. each
at 21 years. To Elizabeth my daughter 5/. at 21 years. If my
wife EUine marry again, then she shaU pay 25/. over and besides
their several portions of my five children for their benefitt, to
be equally divided among them, with the profitt that may arise
of it, to be paid to my brothers George Morrice and Richard
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308 ABSTRACTS OF
my wiU. To EUine my wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — George Morrice his mark ;
Henry Jolly his mark ; Thomas Beament.
Proved at Westminster, 23 November, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 128.]
1 1 May, 1653. I Thomas Munckton of Crowshouse,
yeoman. To the children of Thomas Harwick, namely,
Matthew 5/., William 5/., Thomas, my godson, 20/., and
Elizabeth and Mary Harwick 5/. each. To Thomas Harwick
and Mary his wife 5J. each. To the children of William Steven
son, namely, PauU 5/., Anthony 20/., and Rebeckah 5/. To
the children of Thomas Stevenson, namely, Thomas Stevenson
5/., Paul Stevenson 5/., Jarvis Stevenson 5/,, and Mercy
Stevenson 5/. To Mercy Hargrave, my daughter, wife to
William Hargrave, 5J, To William Hargrave son of WilHam
Hargrave 5/. To Mary Hargrave with her three sisters, daughters
of Mercy Hargrave, 5/. each. To Nathaniell Wilson, son of
Mercy Hargrave my daughter 20/. To Jarvis Stevenson the
goodwill of the dwelling house wherein I live, with the
ground, etc. To Jane Stevenson, daughter to William
Stevenson, To the said Jarvis Stevenson. To William
Stevenson my son 5/. To Thomas Stevenson and Jarvis
Stevenson, whom I make executors, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — Richard Linsey 5J, ; WiUiam Parkinson 5J.
Witnesses — Thomas Munckton ; Richard Lindsey ; WiUiam
Parkinson ; Theo. Broughton.
Proved at Westminster, 15 June, 1654, ''y ^^^ executors.
[Alchin 103.]
6 March, 1653-4. I Gervase Nevill of Awborne, knight.
My body to be buried within the chancell of Awborne neere
unto my father. To my second son Gervase Nevill, student
in Sidney Sussex CoUedge, Cambridge, all those plots of meadow
arable and pasture and moore in Thurleby, called Sheep
Walkes, Morten leyes, and Moore Close, containing by
estimation 240 acres, to hold the said land now and late in the
tenure of Gervase Bell and Joseph his brother or either of them,
with all the sheep houses and barnes therein standing, to him
and his heirs for ever, freely discharged of aU manner of tythes, as
hay, corn, wooll, lambe, or what ever, during the three Ivves of
the three sones of Francis Thomson in Boothby, or any of
them. To my two younger daughters, Mary Nevill and
Bridgett Nevill, to each of them looo/. at 21 years or marriage,
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Sir Gervase Nevill. In the interim I give for the mayntenance
and bringinge up of the said Mary and Bridgett to each of
them 20/. apeece yearly, to be paid into the hands of the said
dame Katherine Nevill their mother. To the said dame
Katherine my wife half of all my goods. To my daughter Jane
EUis 10/, To my son Thomas Ellis zos, to buy him a ring.
To my brother Anthony 20s, to buy him a ring. To my
grandchild Martha Ellis 5/. to buy her a cardale cupp. To mr
Pilkington my interest in the tythes of Marber Grange for his
life. To the poor of Basingham, Harmston, Thurleby, and
Thorpe, to each towne zos. To Ragsdalc, Edward Hales,
Certon, and widdowe Herringe, to each of them 20J, To the
rest of the cochers in the towne of Hadington 5^, apiece. To the
rest of the cochers in Awborne parish 5J, To my servant John
Hoyes zl, a year for life. To my servant Robert Leeman 40J.
To John Havles, John Sibsey, and John Bullock, 20J. each.
To George Sibsey los. To John Reade 5J. To my two
maydes 20s., Mary Coulson and Anne Fenton. To Bridgett
Jenkinson los. To Elizabeth Pickworth 5J. Executor — my
son Christopher Nevill. Witnesses— Gervase Nevill ; George
Lucas ; John Hoyes ; Robert Leemin.
Proved at Westminster, 28 April, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 124.]
10 April, 1650. I Charles Newcomen of Kirkby on Bane.
My body to be buried in the church of Kirkby. To my
grandchild Dasy Newcomen five acres of land in Strubby, now
in the occupation of John Roscngrave, in lieu of 30/. left her
as a portion by her father, which money is now in my hands,
and she shaU enter upon the said land at 18 years. If she die
before sixteen years the said land to be sold by John Warter of
Kirkby and Robert Caborne of Huttoft, and the price thereof
to be by them equally divided among six of my kindred to
whom I am owne unkle. To John Warter and Robert
Caborne 40J. apeece, to be paid out of that land so solde,
besides their parte of the division as two of the six aforesaid.
To Dasy Newcomen 10/. at 18 years or marriage. To the
said Dasy after the decease of my wife one table, etc. To John
Warter my best cloake. To John Burton a dowblett and a
payre of bootes. To Robert Newcomen of Mareham 6.r. 8d,
To Fayth Greene widowe of Cunsby los. To Robert Sharpe
of Salmonby 5^. To John Warter the younger 5J. To the
wife of Robert Sharp is. To the wife of Richard Fayrebancks
.of Sleeford u. To Christopher Warter my better coate. To

310 ABSTRACTS OF
Edward Johnson my best hatt. To the poor of Kirkby on
Bane i/. To George Caborne of Ncedlam los. To Elizabeth
mv wife, whom I make my executrix, and guardian of my
grandchild, the said Dasy Newcomen, the rest of my goods.
To George Caborne and Robert Caborne a baye filly to be
sold, and the price divided between them. Witnesses — Henry
Garthwaite ; Richard Johnson his marke.
Proved at Westminster, 15 June, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 103,]
31 July, 1653, I Charles Newcomen of Reauesbie, gentle
man, infirme. To Hannah Newcomen my eldest daughter in
lieu of all other legacies 150/, To my other two daughters
Anne Spratt and Mary Chapman 20J, apeece. To thc poor of
Reauesbie 20J. To Margarett my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Robert
Newcomen ; Ralph Brocklesbie ; Francis Woodthorpe.
Proved at Westminster, 28 October, 1654, by the executrix,
[Alchin 137.]
9 November, 1653. I George Oliver of Gunhouse, in the
parish of West Haughton, yeoman. My body to be buried in
the churchyard of FHxbrough by my wife. To Katherine
Oliver mv wife 30/. and a black mare, two sheep, etc. To my
daughter Paycock 4/. I owe her and a cow. To Triphena
Glew my grandchild 5/,, a cow and an ewe and a lamb ; if she
die upon the birth ofber first child, her sister Christian tohave
the same. To Christian Paycock'my grandchild 10/. and a cow
and an ewe and a lamb. To my grandchild William Paycock
one yearing foale. To Anne Oliver my grandchild 5/,, a cow,
an ewe, and a lamb. To Anne Chapman 10s., an ewe, and a
lamb. To George Chapman ioj. To John Chapman y.
To Matthew Chapman 5^. To Katherine Chapman 5J. To
Robert Wattome's three children 15J. To John Codd's two
children io.r. To James Criswick my sonne in lawe my
browne cloake. To my sister Cutler and her five children 20J.
To Lyonell. Oliver one ewe hogge and an old suite of cloathes.
To my grandchild two narrowe landes and sixteen gadd of
meadowe as it lyes in Froddingham and Scunthropp Marsh, and
nine gadd of moore in Froddingham West Moore, to him and
his heirs for ever. To the poor of both ends of Gunnhouse
6j. 8^. To George OHver my grandchild, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. To Katherine Oliver my wife
one bedstead, etc. To Elizabeth OHver my goddaughter 65. Sd,

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To my wife Katherine four new cushions, etc. Witnesses —
Thomas Bellimy his marke ; Robert RendaU his marke.
Proved at Westminster, 9 November, 1654, ^^' the executor.
[Alchin 128.]
6 April, 1654. I Katherine OHver of Willoughton, widow.
My bodv to be buried in the church of Willoughton where my
mother Haldenbie was buried. To everyone of my daughters,
Margarett Chapman, Everyll Wattam, and Jane Codd, 10/.
each of the 30/. I am to have of George OUver. To Elizabeth
Mason. To my sister Mary. To Anne Fetherbie. To the
poor of Willoughton 40^, To Nicholas Francis lOJ, To
EHzabeth Maukbie ; to her son Matthew Maltbie ; and to
her daughter Elizabeth ; everyone of them an ewe and a lamb.
To my daughter Jane Cod. To mv daughter Everyll Wattam.
Td^Elizabeth Cooke daughter to Henry Cooke an ewe hog.
To young Anne Snell, and young Katherine Mooddie and to
Katherine Snell everyone of them 2J. 6d, To mv daughter
Everyll Wattam. To my daughter Jane Codd. To Anne
Chapman mv grandchild. To mv daughter Margarett
Chapman. To mv daughter Jane. To my three daughters
Margarett Chapman, Everill Wattam, and Jane Codd, whom
I make executrixes, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
Nicholas Francis ; Elizabeth Maultbie ; Elizabeth Mason.
I give to Anne Dalles loj.
Proved at Westminster, 27 November, 1654, by the
executrixes. [Alchin 298.]
22 January, 1650-1. I John Osborne of North Kelsey,
yeoman, sick. To my brother William Osborne one gouldinge
que. To mv brother Thomas Osborne one black stcere. To
my son John 5/. at 10 years of age. To Robert Osborne is.
To my brother Edward is. To my sister Hellen is. To my
sister Alee is. To the poor widowes of North Kelsey 3J. 4</.
To Anne and Susan Ferabie two groates. To Magdalen my
wife the mansion or dwelling house with the yard and all
outhouses wherein my mother now inhabiteth, after her decease,
to enjoy and possess so long as she remains unmarried. To
my mother the alottment, and what I have sett forth formerly
in consideration of her thirds to continue unto her for her life.
To my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — John Legord ; John Maudson ; Robert Osborne ;
Edward Osborne ; James Pennell.
Proved at Westminster, 30 May, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 1 18. J

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15 June, 1653, I Richard Otter of Friskney, husbandman,
sick. To IsabeU my wife aU my lands in Wanfleet St Maryes
for her life ; remainder to my son Thomas Otter as to five and a
half acres of pasture which I purchased of Thomas Dalby, late of
Wanfleet, to him and the heirs of his body ; remainder to my
right heirs. To my daughter Margarett Clarke the bond
which I have of her husband Peter Clarke of Wrangle, being
3/. IOJ., after the death of me and Isabel my wife, to be equally
divided among her children. To Hammond HaU's children
4/. To my wife Isabell Otter two cows, and my executor to
maintain her during her life. To Robert Otter my son, whom
I make executor the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Richard
Clarke ; James Pulinge, his marke.
Proved at Westminster, 29 November, 1654, bv the executor.
[Alchin 128.]
9 January, 1653-4. I John Palmer of Wynthorp, gentleman,
in health. To the poor of Winthorpe lOJ. To my daughter
Marv Richardson, widow, 10/, and two kine. To my daughter
Elizabeth Tilson 20/, ; my executor paying her 24J, yearly
during the life of John Tilson, her husband, and only after his
death the said 20/. If she die before her husband, then the
said 20/. equally between her children. To my daughters,
Anne Franklinge, Luce Cod, and Prudence Johnson, 20/, each.
To my sister Margarett Walgrave 3/ 6j. 8d, To my grand
children Palmer Tilson, Elizabeth Tilson and Sarah Tilson,
30/. equally between them, being part of the money their
father owes me. To my grandchildren, Mary Francklinge,
Amy FranckHnge, and Margarett FranckHnge, 24/. which
their father Steven Franklinge oweth me, and also 61, more
equally between them. To my grandchildren, the sons and
daughters of mv son in law Richard Cod, 24/. he oweth me
and also 16/. more equally between them. To my grand
children, Samuell Richardson and Mary Richardson, 20/.
equally between them, at 18 years. To mv grandchildren,
John Richardson and William Richardson, 4/. between them
when they shall come out of their apprenticeships. To Steven
Ward, John Ward, Anthony Kirckby, and Jesper Hudson 20J.
equally between them. To John Mottram 10^. To John
Wheldale lOJ. To my son John Palmer, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Tace Cracroft ;
EUzabeth Cracroft ; John Elton.
Proved at Westminster, 25 July, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 121.] {flo be continued)

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17 October, 1653. I John Paynton of Habrough, yeoman,
sick. My body to be buried in the church or churchyard of
Habrough. To the poor of Habrough bs, 8d, at the discretion
of Richard Waringe, clerk, and John Clayton both of Habrough.
To the three children of John Martin of Usleby, namely,
Robert Martin, Ann Martin, and Jane Martin, one ewe hogg
each. To my four children, namely, Thomas Paynton, Anne
Pavnton, Mary Paynton, and John Paynton, 20/. each at 21
vears. To John Martin of Immingham and Henry Smith,
son of Richard Smith of Killingholme, whom I make super
visors, 3J. 4d, each. To my wife Jennett Paynton, whom I
make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — R,
Waringe, clerk ; William Amburland.
Proved at Westminster, 11 September, 1654, ^Y ^^^
executrix. [Alchin 114.]
22 February, 1653-4. ^ Edward Peigh, sick. My body to
be buried in Boston churchyard. To my father Edward Peigh
or to his wife 4/. To my sister Mary 4QS, etc. To my
brother lOr. To his two children los, apiece. To my father
all mv wearing apparrel. To my master Henry Cauceley a
gold ring. To Anne my wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — Alice Angeli, her mark;
Hannah Withers, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 28 July, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 121.]
ig February, 1652-3. I Symon PenneU of Saxby, yeoman,
sick. To Margaret my espoused wife, 20/. etc. To my son
Symon Pennell 20J. "To my daughters Mary Lawrence and
Joan Drurv 20J. each. To'my sons Marmaduke PenneU 40/.,
Thomas Pennell 60/. at 21 years, and George Pennell 60/.
when he shaU have accompUshed his apprenticeship. To my
daughter Jane Pennel 10/. worth of household goods, of which
goods to be the linen left by Elizabeth my formerly deceased
wife; and 40/. at 21 years. To my grandchild Elizabeth
Lawrence five marks with interest at 21 years. To every
other of mv grandchildren ioj. apiece. To the poor of the
parish 5^. ' To John Pennell my eldest son a cottage in
Saxby, and the residue of my goods, and I make him executor.
Supervisors — Thomas Gee,'my minister, half a crown ; Symon
Lawrence, my son in law, half a crown. Witnesses— Francis
Gelder ; Thomas PenneU,
Proved at Westmister, 5 May, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 124.]

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314 ABSTRACTS OF
23 November, 1653. I Gilbert Pepper of Barton on
Humber, clerk, sick. My body to be buried in the church of
St Marye in Barton. To my son Dennis Pepper, whom I
make executor, all my books, and a silver cup given to him by
my cousin Miriam Thurston. To my daughter Magdalene
Pepper 50/. at 18 years or marriage. If she die before the
aforesaid times then of the said 50/. to my son Dennis 25/.,
and to my daughter Mary Pepper 25/. To my daughter Marv
Pepper 40/. at 17 years. If she die before the said time the
40/. shall go to my daughter Magdalen. To the poor of
Barton 40^. Supervisors — my brother Dennis Pepper 5J. ;
Robert "Thorpe of Coxhill, clerk, 5^. To my wife Mary
Pepper the rest of my goods. Witnesses — John Fryer ;
Thomas Jackson ; Elizabeth Browne her mark.
A commission granted 12 December, 1654, to Mary Pepper
the relict, the executor named being now in minority.
[Alchin 439.]
12 September, 1653. I Christopher Person of Croft,
gentleman, sick. To my eldest son John Person one lease of
marsh ground in Croft, being part ofthe lands of mr Mountague,
and late the lands ofthe lord of Portland, being 107 acres, now
in the tenure of the said Christopher Person, and during all the
remainder of the tenure of years in the said lease after my
decease to be to come and unexpired ; also 100/. ; sixteen
score sheep ; two mares ; all my books, etc. ; and my lands in
Thorpe, after thc decease of Elizabeth my wife ; to hold to
him, his heirs and assigns for ever. To my daughter Margaret
Person 200/., which is upon bond made in her own name, due
from mr Smith of Awtby and mr William Blundestone of
Keale ; also 100/. ; and aU the plate and household stuff she
has in her room. To five other of my sons and daughters,
Thomas, Christopher, Anne, Mary and Katherine, 200/. each
at 19 years. To Margarett MarshaU and her children 40^.
To Mary Garrett 20^. To the four who shall carry me to
church 5J. each. To mr Dighton zos. To mr Crosley los.
To Hugh Robotham los. To my sister Jane Markham 20s.
To my three servants 5J. each over and above their wao-es.
To John Lee 5J. To Thomas Bawden 5s. To Elizabeth
Person my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — my uncle mr Robert Cresswell 20s, ; my son in
law mr Thomas Drope 20J. I will that my wife pay this
whole years rent for the lands I hold of mr Mountague.
Witnesses — John Jenney ; Margarett Marshall.

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Memorandum dated 15 December, 1653. To mv youngest
son William Pearson 200/. at 19 years. Witnesses — Thomas
Baldwin his mark ; John Jenney.
Proved at Westminster, 14 October, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 137.]
24 June, 1653. I Henry Pimmerton of Snitterby, yeoman,
sick. To EHzabeth my wife, the cottage wherein Mathew
Johnson lives, together with the two landes I bought, the one
of mrs Palmer, the other of Robert Martin, to her and her heirs
for ever ; two kine, my brown mare and foale, three ewes and
lambs, and half the household goods. To Robert Hurd one
pair of red steers. To Elizabeth Hurd two quees. To every
servant I now have 2J. bd. To my godson PhiUipp Adam
zs, bd. To my godson WiUiam Toque 2J. bd. To the poor
of Snitterby zos. To Thomas Osgerby los. To Sisely
Pimmerton my only daughter all that messuage and cottage I
purchased of Thomas Brumby of Redburne, to her and her
heirs for ever. To the said Sisely, whom I make executrix,
the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Thomas Osgerby ; Mathew
Wiggon his mark ; William Musgrave his mark.
Debts owing by Henry Pimmerton — to mr Bilclifl!' 10/., to
John Lockin 20/. bs.
Debts owing to Henry Pimmerton — by Henry Wiggon
5/. 8*., John Abbot i/. 18s,, John BeU of Kirton i8s., SamueU
Crowder 17s, 6d., Nicholas Lockitt, gentleman, ioj., John
Greene of Norton ioj,, Robert Cawburd of Waddingham
7s, 6d,, Edward Reynold 4J, and by Robert Toyne 6^.
Proved 10 March, 1653-4, by Cecily Smith otherwise
Pimperton. the executrix. [Alchin 343.]
4 December, 1652. I Elizabeth Pococke of Sutterton in
the partes of Holland, widow, sick. To three children of
Thomas Tebb of Sutterton, late deceased, 2or. each. To
Robert Cheales of Sutterton, whom I make executor, the rest
of my goods. Witnesses — John Dowse ; Adalia Pridgon her
mark ; Mary Cheales, the younger, her mark.
On 20 June, 1654, ^ commission issued to Mary Cheales
the relict and executrix of Robert Cheales. [Alchin 103.]
10 October, 1653. I John Pregion of Carleton in Mooreland,
yeoman, in health. To Richard Harmston, my cousin, and
son to my sister, the house wherein I now dwell and all lands
etc. to the same belonging ; and all my other lands whatsoever
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to John Harmston son of the said Richard Harmston and his
heirs and assigns for ever. Provided that if Anne Harmston,
now wife of the said Richard, shall overlive the said Richard,
she shall have the messuage and lands so long as she remain the
widow of Richard Harmston. And if John Harmston die
without issue of his body, the said lands shall remain to the
said Richard Harmston and his heirs for ever. To Elizabeth
Pridgeon daughter of Richard Pridgeon, deceased, lo/. To
my brother WiUiam Pregion 20 marks. To my cousin
Anthony Harmston 18/. also 40^. To my maidservant an ewe
and a lamb. To the children of Thomas Harmston i os. To
the children of John Harmston los. To John Pregion son of
Edward Pregion ioj. To the poor of Carleton in Mooreland
ior. To John Bee mv godson an ewe and a lamb. To the
said Richard Harmston, whom I make executor, the rest of
mv goods. Witnesses — ^Thomas Fukes, clerk ; WiUia.r.
Watson ; Edward Pregion, his mark ; Richard Clattercoates,
his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 23 September, 1654, by the
executor. [Alchin 115.]
[No date], 1 WiUiam Pye of Heavesbye,^ sick. To Luce
Pye, six ewes, six shedder hoggs, one quee and one bald mare.
To William English, John Bristock, George Humerstone,
Annis Humerstone, Annis Wright, Edward MarshaU, WilHam
Fox, WiUiam Rusten, William Langley, one hogg apiece.
To John Pye my father 4/. Executrix — my wife Hannah
Pye. I owe unto WiUiam Langley 12/. Witnesses — John
Vandelure ; Robert Wright, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 28 October, 1654, ^Y ^^^ executrix.
[Alchin 137.]
10 December, 1652. Thomas Rainer of Wainfleet All
Saints, yeoman, sick. To Mary Cutbert my kinswoman 5J.
To John Cutbert, Richard Cutbert, and William Cutbert,
5y. each at 15 years. To everyone of Thomas Smithe's
children which he had by Isabel Rayner my kinswoman, 20J.
each at 21 years. To Katherine Fawcas my kinswoman 20r.
To mv kinswoman Frances Dandison, if she outlive her
husband Robert Dandison, 4/. To John Fawcas, my kinsman,
3/. at 21 years. To Matthew Yarbur, my kinsman, 5/. To
Robert Brewstee, my son in law, 20J. for a heiflTer. To
Richard Rayner, my kinsman, whom I make executor, the
' sic ; probably for Reayesby.

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residue of my goods. Witnesses — Thomas Waterman, his
mark ; Mary Smith, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 15 October, 1654, by the executor.
15 May, 1654. I Richard Raithby of Swaith [sic]
Samercoats, yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the
church or churchyard of Samercoat. To SamueU mv onlv son
20/. and a filly. To EHzabeth my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest oi my goods. Witnesses — Anne Hardy,
her mark ; William Pennington ; John Lawn ; George Smith.
Proved at Westminster, 26 September, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 114.]
16 August, 1654. I James RasteU of Ropesly, husbandman,
sick. My body to be buried at Ropesly. To Thomas Taylor
my son in law and to my daughter Susan his wife the house
wherein they now dwell, also two lands butting upon the
backyard gate of the said house, is bounded on the east with
the widow Turnballs land, on the west with John Sawells. I
likewise give them to their house one cow common during their
lives, remainder to my grandchild Richard Taylor, son of
Thomas Taylor, and his heirs for ever. To my daughter Susan
Taylor. To my grandchild Richard. To my wife Joyce and
my son Anthony Rastell the rest of my goods. Executrix — my
wife. Supervisors — mr Richard Welbee of Heath ; Edmund
Rowle of Ropesley. To Thomas Taylor and to his son
Richard and his heirs for ever, a barn standing below the house
wherein Thomas Taylor lives, on the east end of the house.
Witnesses — William Paske ; Joseph Rastell.
Proved at Westminster, 21 November, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 298.]
6 October, 1654. I Henry Roberts of Winterton, yeoman,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of "Winterton.
To Marv Baynton my daughter in lawe the remainder of the
moneys which shall be due of the house I live in when as the
mortgage shall be discharged. And she shaU have the benefit
to sell it to pay the mortgage before the time be expired. And
I do give her aU my right and interest of it for ever to make
an absolute and perfect estate in law from me for the sale
thereof. To Thomas Roberts my brother 20J. To his
children zos. equally between them. To my daughters in law
EHzabeth Cowlin and Mary Bainton, whom I make executrixes,
the residue of my goods. Witnesses — Robert Holden his mark ;

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Robert Smith his mark ; WiUiam Harris.
Proved at Westminster, 28 November, 1654, by the
executrixes. [Alchin 298.]
15 October, 1652. I Bridget Rossiter of Sumerby, weak.
My body to be buried in the church of Somerby. To the lady
Mary Carr her son and three daughters, 100/. which I deUvered
her in September 1652. To Robert Carr, esquire, her son, a
seal ring. To my cousin Elizabeth Thamold, daughter to the
said lady Carr, a diamond ring. To mv cousin Luce Carr a
a diamond ring. To my nephew Edward Rossiter, esquire, 50/.
To my brother Thomas Rossiter 50/. To my sister Ursula
Smith 50/. To the servants at Aserbye belonging to the lady
Carr 26/. To the lady Carr all my plate. To the poor of
Somerby 5/. To the poor of Aserby 5/. Executor — my
nephew Edward Rossiter. Witnesses — Thomas Rossiter ;
PhiUipp Harper.
Proved at Westminster, 22 August, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 104.]
6 January, 1653-4. I John Scarbrough of Holton, husband
man, weak. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Holton. To my son John Scarbrough a cart etc. ; 2/. To
my daughter Hellen Scarbrough 10/. ; a cow etc. To my
brother WilHam Scarbrough is. To Robert Scarbrough 6d.
To my daughter Anne is. To Mary my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Robert Raman,
his mark ; Steven Touckseth, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 23 November, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 298.]
21 October, 1653. I Ann Scarlett of Spaldinge, widow,
sick. To Christopher Skarlett my son. To his wife EHzabeth
Scarlett. To my six grandchildren, Thomas Wemberly, John
Wemberly, Francis Wemberly, Elizabeth Wemberly,
Margarett Wemberly, and Aise Wemberly, zos. each at their
lawful ages. To my two grandchildren, Thomas Gye and
Richard Gye, a calf each. To my daughter Katherine Gye
30J. she oweth me. To John Scarlett my son, 30/. at 21
years, etc. To Mary Scarlett my daughter, 30/., etc., at 21
years. Executor — my brother William Godfrey a cow. To
John Scarlett and Mary Scarlett equally between them the
money from the sale of the rest of my goodes. Witnesses —
William Burch; John Oldfield, his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 5 June, 1654, by WiUiam Godsner
[sic] the executor. [Alchin 103.]

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30 October, 1649. I William Sedgewicke of Goxhill,
yeoman, sick. To Mary my wife the house wherein I now
dwell, with the barns, etc., during her Hfe ; remainder to mv
son WilUam Sedgewicke and his heirs for ever. To my said
wife aU my household stuff", etc. To Katherine Mason mv
grandchild 61. 13s. 4*/, at 21 years. To my son Richard zos.
To my daughters Katherine Mason 3/. 6j. 8^., Mary Belton
61. bs. 8d. and Alice Chaunte 3/. 6j. Sd. to buv them gowns.
To my said daughters children 20J. To each of mv son
William's children zos. To each of mv household servants
izd. To twenty poor aged people in Goxhill 6j. 8d. To
Robert Cooper, my workman, 65. 8d. To the minister at
Goxhill for an exhortation sermon at my burial 6j. 8d.
Whereas I received of mv son in law Peeter Mason 15/,, and
did promise to pay to Nicholas his son 30/. when he [Nicholas]
should attain 21 years, my will is that Mary my wife shall pay
10/, to the said Nicholas Mason when he shall attain 21 years,
and my son William shall pay another 10/. to the said Nicholas
Mason when he attain 21 vears, and the other 10/. I have
alreadv paid by putting him apprentice, etc. To William
Sedgewicke my son, whom I make executor, the rest of my
goods. Supervisors — John Sands loj. for buckskin gloves ;
John Frver, gentleman, ior. for buckskin gloves, [no witnesses].
Proved at Westminster, 26 April, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 124.]
23 February, 1653-4. I Mary Sergeant of Barrow, widow,
weak. To Robert Uppleby my grandchild one house with the
ground and edifices thereunto belonging after the decease of
Elizabeth wife of William Munday, to him and his heirs for
ever ; also a bed etc. To John Uppleby one cottage caUed
Bullen Iving in Barrow, to him and his heirs for ever. To
Edmond Teenbv my grandchild, two steers and one mare.
To Richard Teenby my grandchild of Goxhill, half of a close
called Worscoate Garth in Barrow, to him and his heirs for
ever ; a bed. To the said Edmond and Richard one acre of
corn each. To Thomas Uppleby my grandchild my mare, etc.
To EHzabeth Uppleby my grandchild. To William Sergeant,
the eldest, to James Sergeant and John his brother of Barrow,
each of them one bushel of masledine. To the poor of Barrow
20J. To Marv Frow my servant one heifFer. To my
servant lad 5s. To the three children of WiUiam Sergeant,
carpenter, of Barrow 5J. at 14 years. To Edmond
Teen bye's two children los. each. To Margarett Noble
one strike of masledine. To Robert and Thomas Uppleby

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aforesaid one chest each. To the said Robert Uppleby
one gold ring. To Lawrence Uppleby my grandchild two
ewes and lambs, etc. To Thomas Uppleby of Thorneton
Curtis, and Anne his wife, whom I make executors, the rest
of mv goods. Witnesses — Thomas Hegginbothom ; Marv
Wilken, her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 29 Mav, 1654, bv the executors.
[Alchin 118.]
30 Julv, 1 651. I Thomas Shacklock of Leake, veoman,
weak. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Leake.
To my son Richard Shacklock 15/. at 21 years. To my son
Thomas Shacklock 15/. at 21 years, and the house wherein I
now Uve, called by the name of chamberlands, with three acres
or ground thereunto belonging, to him and his heirs for ever,
at 21 years also. To my daughter Jane 5/. at 21 years. To
my daughter Alice 20/. which William Carden oweth me,
upon a mortgage ; and 25/. at 21 years. To my son "William
Shacklock zos, at 21 years. To my wife AHce Shacklock,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. To John
Lawson and William Lawson of Leake, loj. each, whom I
desire to be supervisors. Witnesses — Henry Connigton ;
Joshua Pinchbecke.
Proved at Westminster, 25 September 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 115.]
28 January, 1653-4. I Edward Sharp of Gunby [query
St Peter], yeoman, sick. To my son Samuell Sharpe 20/. etc.
at 15 vears. To my daughter Margarett Sharpe 20/, etc, as
aforesaid. To my unborn child 20/. as aforesaid. Supervisors —
my brother Samuell Sharpe, my brother Nicholas Sharpe. To
the poor of Gunby 5J. To Francis Langley 5s. To my man
and maid servant Haifa crown each. To Elizabeth Sharpe my
wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of mv goods. Wit
nesses — Thomas Burlinton ; Francis Langley his mark ;
Thomas Fisher.
Proved at Westminster, 25 March, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 123.]
6 December, 1653. I EHzabeth Sharpe of Wibberton,
widow, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Wibberton. To Henry Penson and his wife, whom I make
executors, all my goods. Witnesses — Benjamin Kercher ;
Samuell Kercher ; James Bartman ; John Dawdrey his mark ;
Joseph Kercher.
Proved at Westminster, 7 July, 1654, ^Y *^^ executors.
[Alchin 107.] (To be continued)

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2 December, 1653. I John Sharpe of Wibberton, husband
man, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Wiberton. To my cousin Christopher Funtons, eldest son of
Anthony Funtons late of Swineshead los. To mv cousin
Anthony Funtons, son of the said Anthony, 20s. To my
cousin William Penson, son of Henry Penson 5^. at 21 vears.
To Elizabeth Sharpe my wife, whom I make executor, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — Joseph Kercher ; Samuell
Percher [sic].
On I July, 1654, a commission was granted to Henry
Penson and Anne his wife, the executors named in the wiU of
Elizabeth Sharpe, the executrix of the will of John Sharpe.
[Alchin 107.]
22 January, 1653-4. I Richard Shepheard of Swineshead,
yeoman, sick. To John Shepheard son of my brother William
Shepheard 30/. To my kinsman Ralph Shepheard 30/, To mv
niece Mary Andrew the wife of Henry Andrew of Lynn,
cooper, 30/. To my niece Margery Shepheard daughter of my
said brother WiUiam Shepheard 30/, To my nephew Godfry
Hogley, son of George Hogley my brother 30/. To mv
nephew Francis Hogley son of George Hogley, 30/. To my
nephew Daniell Hogley 30/. To my niece EHzabeth Hogley
30/. To Richard Clayton son of WilHam Clayton of Boston,
butcher, 20/. to be paid into the hands of Thomas Scott,
woollen draper, and paid to the said Richard, with the interest,
at 21 years. To "William Faithitt of Kerton, husbandman,
10/. which he oweth me. To Jane my wife the plate, etc.,
which was her own in her widow hood ; five cowes, two
heiffers, two mares, all the carts etc., also half my wheat and
rye ; one quarter of hempseed. To my servant Mary Melton
los. To mv servant Francis BeUs los. To Joane Funtance
widow 5J. To George Hogley my nephew, the son of my
brother George Hogley, and William Clayton of Boston,
butcher, whom I make executors, the rest of my goods. To
the poor of Swineshead 53J. 4d, Witnesses — Thomas
Dickonson ; William Sharpe ; the mark of Christopher Okes.
Proved at Westminster, 13 June, 1654, by the executors.
[Alchin 103.]
2 July, 1654. ¦'¦ Richard SheweU of the city of Lincoln,
dver, weak. To Thomas SeweU my eldest son, 30/. at 21
years. To Katherine, Cuthbert, and Christian Sewell my
children, 20/. apiece at 21 years. To Elizabeth and Edward
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322 ABSTRACTS OF
apiece at 22 vears. To Susan Hessledine and Anne Hessledine
poor widows, 31. apiece. To widow SomerscaUes, widow
Beeston, widow Hall, widow Bushey and old Thomas Hessle
dine, 12a!. each. To WiUiam Musgrave and WUliam
Heregrave, my servants, 5^. each. To Joseph Crowson,
Martha Towler and Mary Lacy, my servants, 2s, bd, each.
To my wife Katherine Sewell, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — Richard Wetherall ; Robert
Peart. Proved at Westminster, 25 September, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 115.]
17 August, 1653. I Barnabas Smith^ of North Witham,
clerk. To my only son Benjamin Smith, all my lands at 21
years or marriage. To my daughters Mary Smith and Hannah
Smith 500/. each at 21 years or marriage. To my son
Benjamin Smith, a silver tankard at time aforesaid. To my
daughter Mary Smith, my houses within the close at Lincoln
and one silver bowl at time aforesaid. To my daughter Hannah
Smith, two silver bowls at time aforesaid. If my son Benjamin
die without an heir of his body then ail my said lands shall be
my daughters', and if any die as aforesaid their portion to go
to my surviving child or children. If all my three children
die without issue then all my lands and legacies shall be to my wife
Hannah Smith and her heirs and assigns for ever. To the
poor of North Witham and Lobthorpe 5/. To the poor of
Coulsterworth and Wolstrope, and South Witham. To my
servants with me when I die zos, each. To my wife Hannah
Smith, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — James Ascough, the elder ; James Ascough, the
younger ; John Broughton.
Proved at Westminster, 8 February, 1653-4, by the
executrix. [Alchin 108.]
28 August, 1654, I Mary Smith of Hoggsthorpe, widow,
sick. To my child, 40/. at 21 years if it be a son, at 18 years
if it be a daughter. If it die before the said time the said
portion shall be divided as follows — to William Bettinson's
daughter Mary 3/. ; to Augustine Smith's children, Augustine,
Christopher and Elizabeth, 3/. each ; to Thomas Shadworth's
son Francis 10/; to his son Thomas 3/; to his daughter Marv
40s. ; to Robert Shadworth's children, Elizabeth, Mary and
^ A verbatim copy of this will is printed in Aiuciated Societies' Report xxxix,
pp. 53-+.

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Anne, 3/. each ; to my sister Anne Shadworth 3/. ; and to
my sister Anne Smith zos,, aU to be paid at 21 years. To
my father Smith. To my sister Mary Bettison 20J. To my
sister Anne Smith. To my four godchildren, Edward Griffin,
Edward Price, Ann Hackforth and Ursula Smith, a lamb each.
To the poor of Chappell 3J. 40?. To my man John Pinson
one ewe. To my brother Robert Shadworth, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Anne Smith her
mark ; James Greene.
Proved at Westminster, 16 September, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 104.]
12 March, 1653-4, ^ Phillip Smith of Apples [sic], weak.
My body to be buried in Appley churchyard. To John
Wright my nephew 4/. To John Hides 40^. To widow
Botlou, widow Burton, Frances Lill and Christopher Belton,
6d, each. To Robert Plummer is. To Godfrey Hanson my
kinsman is. To Mary Middleton and Mary Fowler u. each.
To IsabeU Wells my maidservant bd. To Anne Hanson my
kinswoman is. To Godfrey Hanson, Francis Hanson, and
PhiUipp Hanson, the sons of PhiUip Hanson, i^. each. To the
said PhiUipp is. To Martin Wilkinson my kinsman and to
his child is, each. To my aunt Elizabeth Gwareson is. To
the said John Wright. To Ellen my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — ^John Greene
curate there ; Jerom Watkinson ; WilUam Tanter ; WilHam
Middleton ; George Atkison.
Proved at Westminster, 11 July, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 114.]
18 March, 1653-4. I Richard Smith of Pinchbeck, yeoman.
My body to be buried in the churchyard of Pinchbeck. To
Anne my daughter 200/., 100/. of it at 20 years, the remainder
at 21 years. If she die before the said time or marriage, the
said 200/. to remain to Richard my son. To my kinsman
WiUiam Smith son of my brother WiUiam Smith, deceased, 5/.
at 14 vears, to put him out to a handycraft trade, or 10/. at 21
years if he betake himself as a servant to husbandry. To
Richard my son, 10/. at 21 years. To Anne my wife, whom
I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — Robert
BistcU, gentleman, 10^., Thomas Mirrett ioj, Witnesses-
Robert Bassett ; Thomas Warratt ; WiUiam Nutkin,
Proved at Westminster, 19 July, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 104.]

324 ABSTRACTS OF
II July, 1654. I Richard Smith of Hoggsthorpe, husband
man, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of ChappeU.
To my unborn child 20/. paid if a boy at 21 years, if a girl at
18 years. To my sister Anne, one ewe and one lamb. To
my brother Augustine's eldest son, one lamb. To my three
godchildren Roger Marcom child called John izd,, John
Bachelar child caUed Thomas 12^., William Wadsley child
called Richard izd. To the minister of ChappeU 6s, Zd, To
the poor of Chappell 31. 4d. To the poor of Hoggstropp
3^. 4d. To Mary Smith my wife, whom I make executrix,
the rest of my goods. Supervisors — my brother William
Betison y. 4^., my brother Robet Chadworth 3J 4d. Wit
nessess — Christopher Smith his mark ; Francis Stanthorpe.
Proved at Westminster, 19 September, 1654, ^Y '^^
executrix. [Alchin 104.]
I August, 1651. I WiUiam Smith of Kirkby super Bane,
yeoman, sick. My body to be buried in the churchyard of
Kirkby super Bane. To Francis Goodall of Toynton 2/. etc.,
when she attain 18 years. Fo WiUiam Smith of Bilsby, my
black mare and foal and zl. To Thomas Smith of Carleton,
10/. and zl. To WiUiam Tasker of Maw vis Enderby, ten
weather shearings and ten heder lambs. To Margarett Dales
10/.., upon condition she and her husband discharge me and my
executrix of that bond of 10/. wherein i am engaged to
Gabriell Neene of Hagworthingham for widow Yates her
mother. And in case the said bond be not discharged by the
said Margarett and her husband, then I give unto her is. To
William Tasker aforesaid. To his wife 2/. To 'Thomas
Buckles of Boston 10/. ofthe money now in the hands of mr
Keale of Belshforth, at 21 years, if the said Thomas die
before 21 years then the said money shall be equally divided
between Thomas Smith, WiUiam Smith, Elizabeth Tasker and
Margarett Dales. To the children of WiUiam Barrett of
Winsby the 5/. owing me by mr Palfryman of Lusby, minister.
To Thomas Atkin my servant loj. To Elizabeth SkiU my
servant 5^. To Anne Daft my servant 5J. To my boy John
Prigeon zs, bd. To the poor of Kirkby upon Bane 20J. To
the use of the poor of the aforesaid one brass pot to be used by
any of them for boiling. To Mary White 3/. 6j. Sd, at 18 years.
To Mary Scamon of Thornton ll, ioj. To the poor of Lusby
2or. To the church of Lusby 20J. and if Mathew Pykett of
Lusby pay the said zl, to the minister and mr Edward Palfryman
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forgive the said Mathew i/. more he owes me. To Joanv my
wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. To
Francis Storr 6s, he owes me. Supervisors — mr Garthwaite
6j. 8d., Henry Storr 6j. 8d, To Anne Abbott of Cunsby i/.
To the wife of Thomas Goodall of BuUingbrooke los. To
Peeter Norton of Sibsy one quarter of oats. Witnesses —
Henry Garthwaite ; Richard Sharpe his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 25 September, 1654, by the
executrix. [Alchin 115.]
8 February, 1653-4. I John Spencer of Leggsbye, yeoman,
weak. To my daughter Amie 43/., and I make my sons in
law, Thomas Hornby and William Johnson, her guardians.
To mv daughter Mary 40/. at 21 years or marriage ; and
household goods to the value of bl, ly, 4*/. To my son in
law Thomas Hornbv i ol, he owes me. To his two children
30s. he owes me. To mv son in law William Johnson los.
To the use of the church of Leggsbye 3J. 40?. To the poor of
Leggsby 5J. If my wife marrv again she pay 10/. to be
equaUv divided amongst my children. To Anne my wife,
whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses —
WiUiam Bennett ; John Pickeringe his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 23 November, 1654, by the
executrix, [Alchin 298.]
18 January, 1653-4. I George Staples of the city of
Lincoln, glover, weak. My body to be buried in the
churchyard of Peter's at the Goates. To Jane Staples my
daughter 20/. at 21 years. To Henry Staples my brother 12^.
To Edward, George, and Francis Priestley sons of Bartholomew
Priestley bd. apiece. Executrix — Francis Staples my wife.
Witnesses— John Cooke, clerk ; WiUiam Hazell. To John
Cooke of Boultham 18c?. To WilUam Hessell of the city of
Lincoln 18^.
Proved at Westminster, 20 June, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 103.]
21 AprU, 1653. I Robert Steele of Donington on Bayne, hus
bandman, sick. Mv body to be buried in the churchyard of Don
ington. "To the children of William Steele my brother 20s. each.
'To my sister Anne 40s. To her daughter Anne Boulton 2or.
To Anthony Cleark, my sister Anne's son, 20J. To Thomas
Clarke his brother 20J. 'To Mary Steele, daughter of my
brother WilHam Steele, zos. To Madge Kirke, daughter of
my sister Margarett, zos. To Elizabeth her sister 2o.f. To
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her brothers and sisters ior. apiece. To the children of James
Scamblesbye los. each. To the children of my brother George
Steele 20J, each. To WiUiam Eland, my man, a lamb. To
mv nephew George Steele, son of my brother William Steele,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. To the poor of
Donington ioj. Witnesses — John Smith ; William Fish
mark. Proved at Westminster, 14 July, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 107.]
19 February, 1652-3. I Robert Summerscales of Ashby
iPuerion [sic], gentleman. To Dame Elizabeth Wentworth
20J. To mrs Bridgett Skinner, her grandchild, 20j. To mrs
Anne wife of Edward Skinner, esquire, 20J. To dame
Margarett Munton and her children y. apiece. To mrs Jane
Claton 305. To George Copley of Flocton, co. York, 30^. he
oweth me. To Elizabeth, Margarett and EUine, children of
Henrv Summerscales my uncle, to everyone of them three ewes
and lambs. To my cousin Elizabeth Read of Awber and her
son Henry Summerscales zos. To mr Enderby vicar of Ashby
Puerorum y- To mr Anderton parson of Salmanby 5^. To
the poor of Ashby 20s. To everyone of my godchildren a
lamb. To everyone of my feUow servants I2d, To Edward
Gibson. Supervisors — William Wentworth, esquire, 20J.,
Edward Skinner, esquire, zos. To Righton, unto whom I
purpose to be married, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — Thomas Thomlinson ; Edward Gibson.
Proved at Westminster, 6 May, 1654, by Elizabeth Righton,
executrix, [Alchin 124,]
[No date], I Joshuah Swetland of Bradley, gentleman, sick.
My body to be buried in the chancel or choir of Stallingbrough.
To my wife Elizabeth and my children, my goods, whereof a
third part to my wife, and the other two to my children
equally among them. To my wife my house in Grimesbey
during her life ; remainder to my only son Richard. To my
said son Richard a gold ring. My two dweUing houses and
land at Stallingbrough be sold and equally divided among my
children. To my goddaughter Jacobine Willett io.f. for a
silver spoon. Supervisors — mr John Draper los., mr John
Chryton los. Executor — my son Richard. "Witnesses —
Prudence Willett ; John Drapor ; Dorothv Drapor her mark.
On 8 July, 1654, a commission issued to Elizabeth Swetland,
the mother of the said executor, to administer the goods of, the
said deceased during the minority of the said Richard.
[Alchin 104.]

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20 September, 1653. I Richard Swett of Reausby husband
man, sick. My bodv to be buried in the churchyard of East
Kerkby. To mv son Swette, all my lands in West Ashby, at
21 years or at the decease of his mother my wife, which shall
first happen. To my son John 10/. at 18 years, to be paid
into the hands of John Bride. To my daughter Mary Swette
25/. at 18 years, to be paid as aforesaid. To my daughter
Gaine 20/. at 18 years. To Walter Swifte 4/., or a cow and
a heiffer worth 4/. To Isaack Nutonn 20s,, or a heifFer worth
20J, To mv brother William Sweett, a cow. To John
Bridges children, three ewes and lambs equally among them.
To WilHam Artindale children, five sheder sheepe hoggs equally
between them. To the poor of Reavsbey 5J. To the poor of
East Kerby 5J. To Gayne Huesson 5J. ioj. [sic]. To
Dorothy my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of mv
goods. Supervisors — James Martindale, John Bridges. Wit
nesses — William Storar his mark ; Matthew Barrett his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 11 March, 1653-4, by the executrix.
[Alchin 123.]
20 April, 1639. I Ezechiell Teasdale of Toynton St
Peter, husbandman. To the poor of Toynton 3J. 4^. To
Katherine Teesdale of Skremby, my sister in law, 5^. To
Amey and Ezechiell Teasdale, children of my brother William
Teasdale, ior. each. To Amve Cawverley and John Cawver-
ley, children of Robert Cawverley, my brother, of Little
Steepinge, and to Sarah his daughter, everyone of them ioj.
To Mary Groane and Luce Groane, children of Christopher
Groane of Waineflett AU Hallows, either of them ioj., to be
paid unto everyone of the said children at 21 years or marriage.
To Sarah Barratt izd. To Rebecca Headly 12a?. To John
Wright and WilHam Marten, mv fellow servants, izd, each.
To my sister Sarah Cawverly. To my sister Mary Groane.
To my brothers in law, Christofer Groane and Robert
Cawverley, whom I make executors, thc rest of my goods. To
Anne Spaldinge izd. Witnesses — Nicholas Archer ; Joshuah
Brumington ; John Wright his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 16 October, 1654, by Christopher
Groane, the surviving executor, [Alchin 138.]
10 September, 1653. I Nicholas Thompson of Quadringe,
yeoman. To the poor of Quadringe 2/. To Jonathan
Thompson, my eldest son, two messuages, one tenement and
twenty five acres of land and pasture in Quadringe and
Dunnington, at 21 years, and to his heirs for ever. To

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Nicholas Thompson my second son, nine acres of pasture called
Breetmanholmes in Quadringe, which I bought of mr Locton
and one cottage and three roods of copyhold at 21 years, and
to his heirs for ever. To Richard Thompson my voungest son
one messuage and thirteen acres of land and pasture in
Ouadringe, in the tenure of Frauncis Atkinson and Thomas
Thompson of Westray, and two acres of it in mv own tenure,
and to his heirs forever, at 21 years. To Jonathan Thompson,
mv eldest son, 60/. at 21 years. To Nicholas Thompson, mv
second son, 60/. at 21 years. To Richard Thompson, mv
voungest son, 60/. at 21 years. To Nicholas Faulkner my
sister's son 20/., being part of a legacy given him by his
grandfather's will at 21 years. To Elizabeth Faulkner mv
sister's daughter 20/. which is in the hands of Richard Dent
mv brother in law, which he oweth me, he to pay it to her
when she attain 21 years. To my sister Dent 40J. To
Edward Pastmore 5J. To James my servant 3J. 4^. To
Mary Waters 3J. 4d. To Anne Johnson my servant 3J. 40?.
To widow Dambe 3J. 4d. To three children at mv cousin
George Forman's, 5J. each at 21 years. To George Wright
3J. 4d. at 21 years. To Jonathan Thompson, mv eldest son,
my housemiU, a table etc., at 21 years. To my second son
Nicholas Thompson, one bed I bought of Thomas Browninge;
two cupboards now in the house of Ro'Dcrt Barnatt; a chest
etc. at 21 years. To Elizabeth my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — Edward Pastmore ; Anne Dampne.
Proved at Westminster, 25 November, 1654, ^Y ^^
executrix. [Alchin 298.]
20 December, 1653. •'¦ WiUiam Thorpe of Binington,
shepheard. To my master Thomas Goodbarne 4/. To
Thomas Goodbarne, William Goodbarne, Richard Goodbarne
and Isaac Goodbarne, everyone of them 205. To Thomas
Goodbarne, Richard Goodbarne and Agnes Goodbarne, John's
children, everyone of them 20s. To EHzabeth Roberts 20J.
To Agnes Patman ioj. To my brother Frances Thorpe 10/.
To Thomas Hely, whom I make executor, the rest of my
goods. Debts owing to me : Thomas Tomson 13J. 4d.,
Robert Gabye 13^. 4^., Thomas Gabye 8j., William Clifton
6j, Thomas Grayme 4J. 6d., John Witcary I2J., Robert
Knight 4or., and 4 years profitt, and Thomas Tayler bs.
Witnesses — Richard Morer his mark ; Thomas Layme.
Proved at Westminster, 8 June, 1654, ^X ^^ executor.
[Alchin 107.J {flo be continued)

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6 September, 1653. I Edward Tillson of Boston, esquire.
To the poor of the borough of Boston 4/. Because I have
already settled a competent estate of 40/. yearly and upwards
in land for the maintenance of Anne my wife, and likewise
before our marriage have given her the value of 20/. or 30/. in
linnen etc., I only give unto her by this will a bedstead, etc.
To John Tilson my eldest son, four acres of pasture in Boston
now in the tenure of George Wright or his assignes of the
yearly value of 5/. loj. and upwards. I give the said four
acres unto John Tilson my eldest son during the life of Samuell
TiUson my other son. Also I give unto the said John, during
the life of the said Samuell, two houses in Boston, in a place
there called the Butcher's Rowe, which I lately purchased of
Thomas Truesdale, now in the tenure of Robert Badley,
butcher, and John WharfTe, butcher, and are of the yearly
value of 7/. ; also during the life of the said Samuell one house
and six acres of land in Leake, which I purchased of Richard
Gilbert now of the vearly value of 5/, And after the death of
the said Samuell I give all the aforesaid lands and tenements
unto the first son of the said Samuell Tillson, and to the heirs
of the body of the said first son ; remainder to the second,
third, and fourth sons of the said Samuell Tillson and the heirs
of their bodies in succession ; remainder to the first, second,
third, and fourth daughters of the said Samuell Tillson and the
heirs of their respective bodies ; remainder to the right heirs of
me Edward Tyllson for ever. To Elizabeth Atkin my
daughter now wife of John Atkin of Boston, merchant, my son
in law, during the life of my said son Samuell Tilson, my two
houses in Boston in Gaunts Lane, now in the tenure of
Thomas Kitchinar and Robert Kircher and their assigns, now
of the vearlv value of 3/. And after the death of the said
Samuel! Tilson the said houses shaU remain to the first son of
the said SamueU and the heirs of his body ; other remainders as
aforesaid ; final remainder unto the said Elizabeth Atkin my
daughter and to her heirs for ever. To Thomas Underwood,
woollen draper and citizen of London, my son in law, 20^. for
a ring. To Abigaill Underwood my daughter, his wife, zos.
for a ring. To Deborah Tillson my only daughter now
unmarried 350/. at 21 years or marriage ; my executor to pay
her 61. yearly for every 1 00/., while he has the said 350/. in his
possession. If the said Deborah die before receiving the said
350/., I give it unto my daughter Hannah now wife of Thomas
Marcall of Boston, mercer, and to Samuell Tillson my youngest
son, to be equally divided between them. To my two

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youngest daughters, Hannah now wife of Thomas Marcall of
Boston, mercer, and Deborah Tillson all my household stuff,
except what is now in my great parlour. To John Tillson my
son, the aforesaid excepted stuff in the great parlour ; and he shall
so leave them to his son after him. To my said son John
Tillson all my brewing vessels etc. To Samuell MarshaU, Mary
Marshall and Abigaill Marshall, the three children of my son
John Marshall late of Boston, mercer, and Mary my daughter,
deceased, 5/. apiece at 21 vears or marriage. To Benjamin
Marshall, Edward MarshaU, Sarah Marshall and Hannah
Marshall, the four children of my son in law William Marshall
of Lincoln, mercer, by Margarett my daughter, deceased, 5/,
apiece to be paid by my executor unto WilHam Marshall their
father until they attain 21 years or marriage. To my said son
in law William Marshall zos. for a ring. To my son in law
William Marshall's now wife zos. for a ring. To John Atkin,
Elizabeth Atkin, Sarah Atkin and Margarett Atkin, the four
children of John Atkin my son in law, by EHzabeth my
daughter, 5/. apiece at 21 years or marriage. To my said son
in law John Atkin and to Elizabeth Atkin my daughter, his
wife, zos, apiece for rings. To Edward 'Fillsoh and John
Tillson my two grandchildren, the two only sons of my eldest
son John Tilson, 5/, apiece at 21 years. To Thomas Marcall
my son in law, and to Hannah my daughter his now wife, 20J.
each for rings. To Robert Atkin of Boston, mercer, my son
in law and to Mary his wife, 20s. apiece for rings. To Thomas
Underwood my grandchild, only son of Thomas Underwood
of London, wooller draper, my son in law, by Abigaill his wife
my daughter, 5/. at 21 years. To my brother WiUiam Sneath
of Spaldinge, woollen draper, and to Elizabeth his wife my
sister, 20J, apiece for rings. To every the children of Thomas
Sneath my brother, late deceased, 20i', each at 21 years. To
my eldest son John TiUson, my gold ring etc. "To Edward
Tilson my grandchild, my silver measure which I will shall be
kept in my family, because it was given unto me by mv
grandfather John Eason when hc died in Boston, being then
of the age of 113 years. To Elizabeth Atkin my daughter,
my watch. To Hannah my daughter, now wife of Thomas
Marcall of Boston, mercer, one of my fishstalles as it stands
upon the east in the fishmarket. To my daughter Deborah
TiUson, my other fishstall standing on the west side of the
fishmarket. To Hannah my daughter, now wife of Thomas
MarcaU of Boston, mercer, a silver tankard. To Deborah
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John Tilson my grandchild, the youngest son of mv eldest son
John Tillson, all my silver sooons. To mr Nailor our minister,
zos, for a ring. To the poor of Spaldinge, where I had part
of my education in my youth, 26^. Sd, To the poor of
Pinchbecke where I was born, 26^. 8^. to be paid into the
hands of mr Leonard Browne of Pinchbeck, gentleman. To
the poor of Swineshead, where I had part of mv education in
my youth, 26^. Sd, to be paid into the hands of my cousin John
Harnis and Thomas Dickonson of Swineshed, gentleman. To
Discrecion Cosin, Richard Snell, Francis Baldarston
and Arthur Sympson, my four old servants, los. apiece. To
everyone of my maidservants with me when I die, 5^. To
Thomas Tillson, son of Richard TiUson in countv Suffolk,
clothier, now in the house with me, 3/. 6j. Sd, towards putting
him out an apprentice. To John Tilson my eldest son and
his heirs and assigns for ever, all the lands, tenements, etc.,
which I have settled upon Anne my wife for her life bv wav
of feoffment. And all the reversion or reversions, remainder or
remainders after the death of my said wife. And in default of
and after the death of all and every the issue male of me the
said Edward Tillson of the body of the said Anne my wife,
begotten of their bodies, I convey the said premises unto
Samuell Tillson, my youngest son, and his heirs and assigns for
ever. To my said eldest son John Tillson his heirs and assigns
for ever, all my lands and tenements in Swineshead, which I
purchased of mr Bushey (and which are besides those in jointure
to mv wife) now in the tenure of Thomas Rogers and William
Fisher ot Swineshead or their assignes, now ofthe yearly value
of 24/. ; to the said John his heirs and assigns for ever, my
shops etc. in Boston, now in the tenure of Jary of Boston,
cooper, and his assignes, which I purchased of mr William
Gannock, now of the yearly value of 10/. I3r. 4d, ; to him and
his heirs for ever all my lands and tenements in Boston, which
I purchased of mrs Sarah Pury, widow, and her children, now
in the tenure of mr Nicholas Brandon and his assigns, now of
the yearly value of 14/ ; to him and his heirs for ever, aU my
lands and tenements in Skebecke Quarter which I purchased
of WiUiam Ingolls and others, being now in the occupation of
Charles Fairbankes or his assignes, now of the yeariy value of
15/, ; to him and his heirs for ever all my lands and tenementes
in Swineshead, which I purchased of Edward Stiles, Robert
Sympson, mr HoUand and others, now in the tenure of Robert
Smith, Nicholas Mowbrey, Thomas Noble, John Plaine and^
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332 ABSTRACTS OF
13/, 6j. 8d, ; to him, his heirs and assigns for ever, one and a
half acres of pasture in Leake, which I purchased of mr Marram
late of Wrangle, deceased, now in the tenure of [blan^] Clarke
of Leake or his assigns, now of the yearly value of 30s,
Supervisors — mr Samuell Cust of Boston, zos, for a ring, mr
John Whitinge, the elder, of Boston, 20.?, for a ring, mr John
Atkin, my son in law, of Boston, 20^, for a ring. To my
eldest son John Tillson, who.Ti I make executor, all the residue
of my property. Witnesses — Nicholas Brandon ; Discrecion
Cosin; Fra: Balderston; John Cony ; John Boult ; Richard
Snealld. Proved at Westminster, 23 October, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 137,]
27 December, 1653. I Richard Todd of Laceby, yeoman,
sick. To William Todd my eldest son ioj. To 'Thomas
Todd my son, one pair of oxen, now with Robert PhiUips of
Wath. To Anne my daughter, now wife of George Sugar,
clerk, IOJ. To Richard Todd my son izd. To my grandchild
Anthony Todd, son of William Fodd, twenty nobles. To the
poor of Laceby loj. To Elizabeth my wife, whom I make
executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Thomas Barnard ;
John Kermond, senior ; John West his mark ; Robert Kilwick,
his mark ; Francis Marshall his mark ; Thomas Beecham his
mark. Proved at Westminster, 29 March, 1654, by' the executrix.
[Alchin 123.]
23 September, 1653. ^ Lawrence 'Todkill of Poynton near
Sempringham, yeoman. My body to be buried in the church
of Sempringham and Poynton. To the poor of Poynton 40s,,
BiUingbaurowe bs, Sd,, Dowsby 6j. Sd,, Aslackby 6j. 8d, and
Folkinham 6j. Sd, To the repairs of the Kay of Poynton 20J.
To mr Hodson, our minister, 40J. To my brother Henry
Todkill 40J. To everyone of his children, that he had bv his
aforesaid [sic] wife 105. To my sister Roberts zos. To
everyone of her children 105, To my sister Hather zos. To
everyone of her chUdren ioj. To Alice Todkill my niece 40J.
To Sibley Roberts my niece 40^. To Thomas Hinkes and his
wife either of them zos. To Sarah her daughter ioj. To
mrs EHzabeth Laharesay 20J. To my grandchildren John
Dawlton and William Dwalton 100/. each at 21 years. If
both my grandchildren die before the said time then the said
200/. shaU remain to thc child of my daughter Anne Dailton
(if she have any) by another husband, remainder to my brother's
children. To my grandchild John Daulton, all my lands and

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333

tenements in Thellingham at 21 vears. Supervisors —
Launcelott Sleeghtham of Sleeghford 40^., Daniell Foster of
Dowsby my son in law 4/. To my daughter Anne Dailton,
whom I make executrix, the rest of mv goods. Witness 
John Toller. If the aforesaid John Daulton, to whom I gave
my lands in Theligham, die before 21 years, thev shall come
to WilHam Daulton my grandchild etc. Witnesses— Edward
Greene ; thc mark of John Belton ; WilHam Bettes.
Proved at Westminster, 31 March, 1654, bv the executrix.
[Alchin 123.]
22 June, 1654, I William Tompson of Holton in
Beckeringe, husbandman, sick. My body to be buried in the
churchyard of Holton. To my daughter Mary Tompson
12/. 10s. to make the sum I gave her last May dav 20/. To
my son in law Richard Crust izd, Fo my grandchild Richard
Crust is. To my son Symon Tompson ij. To mv son
Thomas Brompton is. To my brother George Thompson,
one heiff^er, etc. To my wife Mary Thompson, whom I make
executrix the rest of my goods. Witnesses — WiUiam Chebsey,
rector ; William Kinge ; John Scarbrough,
Proved at Westminster, 23 November, 1654, bv the
executix, [Alchin 298.]
20 March, 1651-2. I Thomas Trollope of Casewicke,
baronet. To my wife Mary Trollope, during her Vife, the
houses and lands in which Mathew TroUope dwelleth ; and all
those lands which I lately purchased of mr Floyd and mr Cust ;
and the house and iand whereto Boast is tenant ; and the house
and lands whereto William Armestronge is tenant both freehold
and copyhold lying in Weston in the parts of Holland. To
my eldest son William Trollope, the manor and lordship of
Caswicke for his Hfe, that is to say, he suflier my executors to
enjoy and hold it one year after my decease, paying him 100/.
as rent, else 50/. and diet for himself, man and two horses.
After his decease I give the said manor in succession to the
first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh son of the
said William Trollope and the heirs male of their bodies ;
remainder to my son Thomas Trollope for life; remainder to
the first heir male of his body ; remaiuder to my son
Christopher Trollope, and the first son of his body ; remainder
to my fourth son James Trollope and the heirs male of his
body ; and so to the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and
seventh son and the heirs male of their bodies ; remainder to
my lift son Mathew Trollope and the heirs male of his body,
and so to the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh

334 ABSTRACTS OF
son ; remainder to the right heirs of me Thomas TroUope. To
my son WilHam Trollope aU the lands I purchased of Ed.
Hall of Greatfotd, esquire, lying in Greateford and Barnethorpe
(except two closes, one close called Litlinge and the other called
Oate Closse, purchased with Bowthorpe, and lands and
tenements in Braiseborow which WiUiam Sperard is tenant to)
for his life, and after his decease in succession to the first,
second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh son of his body,
as I formerly have ordered and given Casewicke. Provided
that mv said son William suffer my executors to enjoy all the
said lands (except what lieth in Greatfordfeild) for two years
after my decease, my executors paying him for them 40/.
yearly. I give all other my estate real and personal, with the
one years profit reserved in Casewicke, and the two years profit
of the lands in Bowthorpe, to mv executors for the benefit of
my children not provided for, to raise them portions and bring
them up and dispose the estate to the best advantage they can
until mv son Thomas Trollope attain 22 years, and my son
James TroUope 21 years. After the said Thomas attain 22
years I give to my eldest son WiUiam Trollope, under the
provision following all the manor and lordship of Bowthorpe
(the landes formerly excepted in Bauthorpe and Braisborough),
all other mv lands free and copyhold in Uffington, Depinge,
Barholm, Greatford, Bolsthorpc and after my lady's decease, all
those lands I have added to her jointure, for his Hfe ; remainder
to the eldest son ofhis body, and so to the second etc., with
the like limitations as formerly I have given Casewicke. But
if my son William make any disturbance, then I give this
bequest of this manor of Bowthorp and all the aforesaid lands
to my third son Christopher Trollope and the heirs male of his
body. To my son Thomas TroUope, after the term commenced
as aforesaid, thc manor and lordship of St Lamberts with all
my other lands in Weston and Moulton for his life ; remainder
to the first son of his body and so to the second etc., as formerly
I ordered Casewicke. To my said son Thomas Trollope, the
tythes impropriate of Weston, and the windmill, to him and
his heirs male for ever ; this to go with the personal estate.
To my fourth son James Trollope, all my manor and lordship
of Tallington and all my other lands and tenements in Tallington
for his Hfe ; remainder to the first son of his body and so to
the second etc., as I have ordered Caswicke ; remainder to my
son Mathew Trollope and the heirs male of his body ; remainder
to his right heirs male. To thc town of Burne 100/. to build
or repair that house bought by myself, and 20/. of mr Thomas

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Browne, as also 50/. to buy stock to make it a house of
correction. To my executors and supervisors a horse each. To
Edward Hall, esquire, another horse and to mr Rh. Wolph
another horse. To my brothers mr James and mr John
CHtherow, either of them a horse. Mv clothes to be sold and
the money given to the poor of Uffington, Burne, Thuribv, and
Weston. To the poor of Tallington 2/., Greatford 2'/. and
Barholme and Stowe 2/. Executors — my son in law mr
Charles Hall, my brother in law mr Charles Cletherow.
Supervisors— my son William Trollope, my brother William
Trollope. Witnesses — John Clitherow;' Tobia Greene;
Anthony NichoUs.
Proved at London, 7 March, 1654-5, by Mary Trollope,
reUct, declared one ofthe executors by order of the court, to
whom administration was granted, power being reserved to
Charles Hall, esquire, theothersurvivingexecutor. "[Alchin 228.]
29 August, 1652. I George Tubb of Heighington in the
parish of Washingbourgh, labourer, sick. To WiUiam Cocke
of Heighington that house adjoining to the common poundfold,
anciently called Cockehouse ; after the decease of mv wife three
acres in theclose called HighMoore,lying next to WiUiam Barrell.
To George Breirley, son of WiUiam Brcirley one ewe and
lamb. To William Breirley, the younger son of WilHam
Breiriey, a cow calf. To Mary Godsey, one ewe and a lamb,
etc. To Anne Godsey, daughter of Matthew Godsev, a
cupboard. To my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of
my goods. After the death of my wife my dweUing house,
yard, etc., shall go to the use of Hammond Tubb and his heirs
for ever ; the said Hamond paying at the death of my wife 40^.
to whom my wife shall give it. To mv godson James Preston
one cow calf. Witnesses — John Stead ; William Torum^ ;
William Gentle, his hand and mark.
Proved at Westminster, 18 September, 1654, by Mary Tubb
alias Fox the executrix. [Alchin 117.]
14 November, 1653. I Thomas Tuison of Croft, footpost.
My tiody to be buried in the churchvard of Croft. To the
poor of Croft ior. To Thomas Tuison my son 40s. To my
daughter Grace Browne 20/. To Robert Gaskin, my wife's
kinsman, 5/ to put him apprentice. To G.'ace Tuison, my
brother's daughter, loj. To Dorothy Tuison, her sister, los.
To Alice Tuison my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my
goods. Witnesses — WilHam Ransan ; Christopher Briggs his
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Proved at Westminster, 3 June, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 107.},
20 March, 1653-4. I Alexander Turrington of Brothertoft,
husbandman, sick. Mv bodv to be buried in the churchyard
of Swinsted. To William Baker my father in law 4/. To
John Lee the two children [sic] of mv uncle Clare Lee to
either of them 40^. to be paid unto mv said uncle. To William
Bouser and Maudlin Bowser, two children of Richard Bouser
of Fishtoft, husbandman, deceased, 20J. each at 21 years. To
my brother Thomas Turington i ol, ; twenty ewes, twentv
lambs and ten sheep hogs. To Ellin Turington, daughter of
my brother Thomas Turington, 30/. at 18 years or marriage.
To Anne Patch, widow, my aunt, 20J. To Nicholas Vertve
one sheep hog. To the poor of Brothertoft ioj. To John
Baker one ewe and a lamb. To my brother Henrv Smith,
my house and three acres of land and pasture in Fishtoft, which
I buy of Robert Tavler of Fishtoft and three roods of pasture
in Wiberton, to him and the heirs of his body for ever;
remainder to my brother Thomas Turington and to his heirs
for ever. To Anne the wife of William Baker one ewe and a
lamb. To my brother Henry Smith, whom I make executor,
therestofmvgoods. Supervisors — mv father William Baker; my
uncle Clare Lee. Witnesses — Francis Guibon; Thomas Mableon.
Proved at Westminster, 13 June, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 107.]
20 April, 1654. I Thomas Upchurch of Wynsby, clerk, weak.
To Mary my wife my ring. To Hamlett Hicks, my
wife's son 12^. To Robert Hicks, his brother, izd. To my
nephew, William Upchurch, izd. To Richard Upchurch, my
brother, ior. To my nephew, Michaell Upchurch, izd. To
my niece, Susanna Upchurch, ioj. To Mary my wife 5/.,
and she to have her dwelling in the house in Halton, now in
the tenure of widow Fish, and only that part of the garth which
is also in the tenure of the said widow, during the Hfe of Thomas
Anton of Sibsey, gentleman, upon condition she do not trouble
my grandchildren in the peacable possessing of their lands and
goods which I leave unto them. To John Goatley mv
grandchild 20/. To Thomas Goatley my grandchild, whom I
make executor, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — ^John
Sandon of Halton Holgate, clerk, zos., William Sutton of
Toynton, yeoman, zos. Witnesses — John Sandon ; George
Hawson ; Mary Kinge her mark.
On 22 August, 1654, a commission granted to Mary
Upchurch, grandmother of Thomas Goatley, the executor, he
being a minor. [Alchin 104.]
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19 January, 1653-4. I Robert Walesby of Wragbie. To
my wife Mary Walesbye, all the household I had with her, and
12/. ior., and another 12/. lOr. To my unborn child 5/. To
my brother Walesby, a filly. To my brother John, ten sheep.
To my brother Francis, ten sheep. To mv cousin William
Kelsey, the younger, a filly. To my sister Walesbve ior. To
my sister Kelsey ioj. 'Fo my nephew, Henry Leach, loj.
To John Taylor of East Barkworth 51. To the poor of
Panton y. "To my brother Richard Walesby, whom I make
executor, the rest of my goods. To the poor of Wrao-bv
y. 4d. Witnesses — Edmond Rosse his mark ; John Phillipps
his mark ; WiUiam Walesbye.
Proved at Westminster, 29 March, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 123.]
22 August, 1653. I Hester Walker of Whitton, widow,
sick. My body to be buried in the churchvard of Whitton, as
near my husband as conveniently may be. To Elizabeth
Holmes that is with me, 30/. at marriage or 21 years ; six
pewter dishes. To the rest of Francis Holmes' children 10/.
between them. To the children of Thomas Smith, mv brother,
12/. between them. To Joshua son of William Smith, my
brother, 5/. To the children of Edward Smith my brother 16/.
between them. To my sister Mary. To her daughter. To
Mary Minnett 4or. 'To Anne Minnett 40J. To WilHam
Stothard. To the poor of Whitton 2or. To the poor of
Elsham los. To Naomi Fowler, daughter of WiUiam Fowler,
one ewe and a lamb. To the two children of George BeU,
either of them one ewe and a lamb. To the poor of Whitton,
twenty pecks of rye. To my sister Elizabeth Fowler y. To
Fowler her daughter 5^. To Elizabeth Walker of Kingston on
Hull 5J. To Anne her daughter 5J. To the three daughters
of Martin Walker, deceased, izd. each. To my brother Edward
Smith and his son Robert, whom I make executors, the residue
of my goods. Supervisors — mr Dugdaile, minister of Whitton,
5J., George Beale 5^. Witnesses — John Dugdale ; George
Beale. To everyone of her godchildren, u. Witnesses —
John Dugdaile, George Beale.
Proved at Westminster, 31 March, 1654, by the executors.
[Alchin 118.]
29 April, 1654. Thomas Walker of Aserby, husbandman.
To my daughter Mary Walker, 30/. at 21 years ; one bed. To
my brother Richard one ewe and a lamb. To everyone of my
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I make executrix, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — Thomas
Woodthorpe ; Thomas Madens his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 22 November, 1 654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 298.]
20 August, 1654. I Jane Wallett of Langtoft, widow. To
the poor widows of Langtoft 40J. To Robert Wallett my son,
12/. yearly out of twentv acres of pasture called Cappers in
Moulton, for his life. If he sell or otherwise make away the
said annuity then the same shall remain during his life to the
use of Robert and Thomas his two children. To my said son
Robert a mare and her filly etc. To his said two children
Robert and Thomas 20/. each at 21 years, the same to be paid
out of the said twenty acres of pasture. "To Mary Sharpe my
daughter, 100/, which is owing me by the executors, mr
Richard Parke and John Tilson gentlemen. If my executor
and son Thomas Wallett shaU acquit her, the said Mary, and
the heirs of her late husband William Sharpe, of all debts owing
by the said William Sharpe, then the legacy given to her to be
void, and to remain to my executor. To Jane Waters my
grandchild, 5/. and a silver bowl. To Anne Wright my
grandchild, 5/. and a rug, etc. To Thomas Wright and James
Wright my grandchildren, 5/. apiece to be paid into the hands
of Edward Wright their father. To Jane Wallett my grand
child, one silver bowl etc If she die under age or before
marriage, I give the same to her sister Anne. To Ann Bocolfe
my grandchild, 40/. etc. To Mary Sharpe and Alice Sharpe
my grandchildren aU my appareil etc. To my said grandchild
Mary Sharpe, six acres of pasture in Moulton abutting upon
Spaldinge land south, to hold to her and her heirs for ever,
provided she pay out of the same to AHce Sharpe her sister 20/.,
and to Thomas Sharpe and John Sharpe her brothers 5/. each.
To William Sharpe my grandchild, one fiUy. To William
Woolfe my grandchild, one filly. To Isabel Woolfe, Susan and
Richard Woolfe, my grandchildren, 5/. each, paid into the hands
ofRichard Woolfe their father. To Thomas son of Richard
WaUett, Robert Cattle, Jane Leese, and Jane Tewton, my
godchildren, 2s. 6d, each. To my son Thomas Wallett's
children (excepting the eldest) 100/., being part of a debt he
oweth me, equally between them, by their father. To my said
son Thomas, whom I make executor, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — mr PhiUip Jelley 5J., John Leese 5J. Witnesses —
John Johnson ; Hugh Cooke.
Proved at Westminster, 24 November, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 298.]

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27 April, 1652. I John Ward ol Spaldinge, fisherman, sick.
To the poor of Spaldinge 20J. To mr Robert Ram, for
preaching a sermon at my funeral, 2or. To WilHam Godfry
los. To Sarah Andrew my sister 40s, ; and also 20J. yearly
for Hfe, to be paid out of the rent of the house I now dwell in.
To John Templeman zos. and a cow or 40s, in lieu of her.
To John Gray, one mare and foal, one cow and one foal or 7/.,
and all my appareU. To James Gunne, my great boat and 5J.
To Andrew Gray, one balde foale, a cott foale or 40^. To
Andrew Gray son of John Gray a piece of hemp land which I
lately bought of mr James Trolopp called Sparrow yeard,
excepting only the garden place which I give unto my house
for ever, and the residue to him and his heirs for ever. To
Mary Templeman, my freehold house which I bought of
Captain Wenberly with the three acres of ground and the
garden place which is taken out of Sparrow yeard for her Hfe,
she paying unto her mother Sara Andrew zos. yearly for life ;
remainder to John Gray and his heirs for ever. To Mary
Templeman, single woman, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — William Fisher his mark ;
William Godfry ; Elizabeth Gray her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 17 June, 1654, ^Y '^^ executrix.
[Alchin 107,]
20 November, 1652. T John Wartter of Kirkby upon Bane,
fuUer, sick. My body to be buried in thc churchyard of Kirkby on
Bane. To John Warter my son, the freehold house which
Anne Sharife now liveth in with all the lands belonging to it,
which I purchased of mr Robert Keale, to him and his heirs for
ever. To my son John Warter, my bay mare, etc., at 18
years. To my son Thomas Warter, a pair of sheetes. To my
son John Warter. To my son Christopher Warter my two
cooppes of land, one that I bought of Thomas Hanch, and the
other that I bought of John Buckland. To my son Thomas
Warter, that house and coope which Robert Underwood now
liveth in. To my sons Christopher Warter and Thomas
Warter, 4 sheep each. To my daughter Bridgett Warter 23/. ;
etc. To my daughters Bridgett and Susan Warter, all the rest
of my household stuff. To my son Christopher Warter one
que. To mv son 'Thomas Warter one que. To Anne
Underwood my grandchild one ewe and a lamb. To my
daughter Bridgett Warter four sheep. To my daughter Susan
Warter four ewes. To my son in law Robert Underwood,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses—

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Henry Starr ; Christopher Dowson his mark ; Richard Hauson
his mark.
Proved at Westminster, 13 March, 1653-4, ^Y ^^^ executor.
[Alchin 123.]
30 July, 1653. i- Thomas Wash of Tristrupte, labourer.
To my son William Wash five ewes five lambs and 40J. and a
cow. To my son WiUiam's children 2or. each at 21 years.
To my daughter Jane six sheep and 3/. To her child 405.
Executor — my daughter Elizabeth Wash. Supervisor —
Richard Hoghson y. 4d. To Thomas Wright y, 4d.
Witnesses — 'Thomas Wright ; Richard Hoghson his mark ;
John Ankison.
Proved at Westminster, 25 January 1653-4, ^Y Elizabeth
Greenwood alias Wash the executrix. [Alchin 142.]
7 May, 1653. I Gabriell Washingborowe of Bickar, yeoman,
sick. To Joane my wife three cows ; one quarter of barley.
To my daughter Mary Washingborowe, 100/. at 21 years ; my
bed etc. To my daughter Rebeccha Washingborowe, 10/. ete.
To my daughter Mary. To my brother Thomas Washing
borowe one heifFer etc. To Richard Brinkley, Mary and Joane
Brinkley, children ofRichard Brinckley, deceased, three burlings.
To my servant Thomas Washingborowe, los. To my servant
Mary Cox, 5J. To Joane my wife the third part, in three
parts to be divided, of all my household stuff. To mv son
Joshuah. To the poor of Bickar i^s, 4d. To the poor of
Lesingaw 20s, To EHzabeth Smith, daughter of Edward
Smith late of Dennington, deceased, a bed etc. To Rebeccha
Laxon my daughter, a bedstead, etc. To my son Joshuah
Washingborowe, whom I make executor, the residue of my
goods. Guardians of my said son Joshuah Washingborowe —
mr Robert Drawbridge of Horblinge 30^., and mr Thomas
Dickonson of Swineshead 30J. Witnesses — Ralph Draper his
mark ; Peter Daubney his mark ; Thomas Dickonson.
A commission issued 5 May, 1654, to John Todd, curator
assigned to Joshua Washingborowe the executor, to whom
administration was granted. [Alchin 124.]
20 November, 1653. [Joell Washingburrowe]. To John
Washingburowe the son of John Washingborowe, one house
and one grey filly. To Samuell Washingburrowe 10/. To
Sarah Washingburrowe my sister, 10/. To thc two younger
daughters of John Washingburrow, 10/. each. To niy sister
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10/. To the poor of Revesby zos. To Anne Wright daughter
of Robert Wright, a cow. To Barbara Wright a cow, which
is in the hands of Thomas Walker at Fourth povnt. To
William Wright a cow. To James Wright, a cow in the
hands of John Righton. To John Wrighl, a heiffer in the
handes of William Pye. To Robert Wright one colt. To
Barbara Wright, the wife of Robert "Wright, a mare. To
SamueU Washingburrowe my part of two filHes in the hands of
WilHam Pye. To Henry Helme 20s. For mv burial 405.
For my coffin bs, Sd, To rhe two daughters of mv sister
Martha, 5/. each. To John Washingbo'rowe. To Robert
Wright. To John Write. To Goodman Gosline all his
money ; etc. To John Rigton the use monev due unto me
for the cow in his possession. To Alexander Curtis. Executor —
my brother John Stow. Supervisors — Robert Wright ; Henry
Helme. Received of Robert Wright 10/. upon a 20/. bond
between him and Christopher Barrett. Received of Thomas
Gosline 40J. in part upon a 5/. bond. Joel Washingburrowe
his mark. Witnesses — Henry Helme ; Robert Wright his
mark ; Thomas Gosline.
Proved at Westminster, 8 March, 1653-4, by the executor.
[Alchin 123.]
II February, 1 650-1. I John Watkinson of Leake in the
parish [sic] oi Holland, sick. To Elizabeth my wife one
cottage and seven roods of ground under it in Leverton
Outgate ; half an acre of meadow in Leverton Ingges, all of
which are now in the occupation of Richard Hornsev or his
assigns ; two acres of meadow in Leverton Inggs in two several
places now in the tenure of Margaret Clay or her assigns ; and
two and a half acres of pasture, nigh a highway called Sandgate ;
four acres one rood of arable land in Leverton, in a field near the
the Seagoate and now in the tenure of the said Margarett Clay
or her assigns ; all which premises I give to my said wire her
heirs and assigns, towards the redeeming of my messuage called
Figgtree together with aU other lands belonging to the same
now in mortgage to Charles Rinchford of Boston, gentleman.
To mv said wife, the said messuage called Figgtree with all thc
residue of the grounds until John Watkinson my eldest son
attain 21 years. To my said son John the said messuage at 21
years, he paying to my wife the thirds of the same during her
life. To Brvan Watkinson my son, the messuage wherein I
now dwell and four and a half acres of ground under it, in a
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342 ABSTRACTS OF
roods of arable land, two acres one rood of arable land, three
acres two roods of arable land in the same field ; one acre two
roods of arable land in Wrongcroft ; also live acres one rood of
pasture in a field called Bavholme, and two acres one rood of
pasture in Leake Marsh within a pasture of Thomas Reades,
esquire, and five acres one rood of arable land in the same field,
which messuage and lands I have in reversion during the life of
Anne the wife of Richard Bryan, esquire, and after whose death
I give the messuage and lands to my said son Bryan, and his
heirs and assigns for ever. To Abraham Watkinson my son, a
pasture in Leverton containing five acres one rooa called
Coligarth ; three acres of woddground called Belspringarth ;
three parcels of land at the east end of the same containing
three acres ; four acres and half a rood of land and pasture in
Castle marsh and thc Outends in Leverton, which lands I hold
in reversion during the life of thc said Anne Bryan after whose
death I give them to the said Abraham and his heirs and assigns
for ever. To Marv Watkinson my daughter, seven acres one
rood of pasture in Leake in a southfield nigh Haygate, and six
acres of meadow in Leake Ingges in Johns croft and Salterdike,
and six acres three roods of meadow in Wyngcroft in two
several pieces, which I hold in reversion during the life ofthe
aforesaid Anne Bryan, after whose death I give them to the
said Mary and her heirs and assigns for ever. To my unborn
child, fifteen acres three and a half roods of arable land in
Leake marsh and the outends in seven several pieces which I
have in reversion during the Hfe of the said Anne Bryan, after
whose death I give it to the said child and to its heirs
and assigns for ever. To the poor or' Leake one quarter of
barley. To Elizabeth my wife, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Supervisors — my uncle Edward Banatrce
IOJ,, my brother James Clay I05., my kinsman George Trigge
los. To Elizabeth Wailsby my sister zos. To Bridgett
Pvsley, my kinswoman, 20.f, To my sister Mary Coppin 5J.
"Witnesses — Edward Banatree ; George Trigge ; John Knight.
Proved at Westminster, 13 June, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 107.]
[No date] , I Thomas Watson of Spaldinge, weak. To my
daughter Judith, Robert Sanbies wifes children, 30/. to be paid
when my son Robert come to age. To my daughter Mary,
Thomas Lambert his wife, the end of the house that George
Kitton now liveth in with a spange down to the hither yard
end. To my wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my

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goods. Witnesses — George Kintch, senior ; Katherine Browne,
Proved at Westminste'r, 25 July, 1654, bv Katherine the
executrix, [Alchin 121.]
9 December, 1653. I John Watts ot Moulton, veoman,
sick. To Robert Pell my grandchild 35/. and John iPell mv
grandchild 65/. at 21 years, in full satisfaction of the portion
given them by Robert Pell their father deceased. To John
Watts my son, six acres of ground I have at Wickham, upon
condition he pay the said Robert and John their portions
aforesaid. To Matthew Watts my son, the house I bought at
Holbeach which was Freeman's ; and thirteen acres one rood
of land which was Freeman's also; and one acre called
Pearepoynts ; and two and a half acres late Burnett's, being all
freehold land, to him and the heirs of his body ; remainder to
John Watts mv son and his heirs for ever. I give the said
house and land to my son Matthew, in lieu of that portion
which was given him by his uncle Vorley. To the said
Matthew, ten ewes and a mare and foal. To John Watts my
son, the house I bought of Margery Moulton ; and nine acres
of freehold land under it ; two acres in the field ; and one acre
in Hungerdickes ; two acres lying amongst the lands of William
Trollopp, esquire, now in the tenure of Samuell Waters ; two
acres Iving in the field late Freeman's all being freehold ; two
and a half acres of copyhold late Edward Freeman's to him and
his heirs for ever ; also eight acres of freehold in Weston, as
aforesaid. To Elizabeth my wife, one acre of copyhold land of
the manor of Spalding, which I lately bought of John Holbeach ;
six and a half acres of pasture which I bought of Michael York,
during her life, and after her death to Elizabeth Watts my
daughter and the heirs of her body ; remainder to John Watts
my son and his heirs for ever. To my said wife, the house and
sixteen acres of copyhold lands of the manor of Moulton, which
I bought of Robert Courtie, for life ; remainder to Matthew
Watts, John Watts, Alice the wife of Thomas Cooke, and
Elizabeth Watts my four children, equally between them. 'To
my said wife, the house and two acres of ground, which I lately
purchased of Richard Coulson, for life ; remainder to Sarah
Cooke my grandchild and her heirs for ever. And I have
surrendered all mv copyhold lands into the hands of WiUiam
Eachard and John Ashmore, two customary tenants of the
manors aforesaid. To Alice the wife of Thomas Cooke ten
ewes. To Elizabeth Watts my daughter ten ewes, etc. To
the aforesaid Robert Pell two ewes. To the aforesaid John

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Pell two ewes. To mv maid Jane one ewe. To my maid
Weekes one ewe. To Henry "Watts, son of John Watts, my
kinsman. 5/. to be paid into the hands of Richard Coulson, until
Henry attain 21 years. Supervisor — Richard Coulson of Weston,
40J. To Elizabeth my wife and John Watts my son, whom I
make executors, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — William
Abraham ; the mark of Alice Cooke.
Proved at Westminster, 15 June, 1654, by the executors.
[Alchin 107.]
10 October 1652. I John West of Langton next Horncastle,
clerk. Whereas by surrender in open court, holden at Croxton,
CO. Cambridge, 15 October, 1641, I the said John West did
surrender into the hands of the lord of the manor there by the
hands of his steward, according to the custom of the said manor
all my copvhold messuages, lands, etc., in Croxton, to the uses
of my last will and testament as by the said surrender it may
and doth more at large appear. My will therefor is that upon
the several considerations following — to my eldest son John
West, mv free land in Croxton together with all my copvhold
messuages, lands, etc., whatsoever, by virtue of the aforesaid
surrender which are set in Croxton, to him and his heirs and
assigns for ever. To my wife one half of the profits ot all my
sons' lands during her life, which have given or do give unto
them by this my wiU, she paying half the fine which shall be
payable by all and every of them to the lord or lords of the
several manors for copyhold lands. To my son Robert West,
besides the free house and lands on Langton formerly given
him, and the good penniworth afforded him at Over in mv
wifes part of her mothers land there, I give to him his heirs
and assigns for ever after his mothers decease, the close of
pasture called Cordwall- Wange, which I purchased of mrs
Freiston and her sons, and I give the said close to Sarah my
wife during her life. When my said son Robert, his heirs
or assigns shall possess the said close, he shall pay to his brother
Isaak West 12/. To my son Thomas West, besides the lands
I purchased for him in the Marsh,'"205. To Nicholas West mv
son (upon whom I have settled the patronage of my parsonage
of Langton and upon his heirs also) within a year of the
expiration of his apprenticeship 40/., seventeen quarters of
barley and malt etc., and 30/. more. To my son "Willoughby
West (on whom I have by lease settled Hogfarme in Langton),
10/. yearly until he be Master of Art or otherwise comfortably
for by [ing] a benefice, out of the lands and rents due to my wife
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in Over. To Isaak West my son and to his heirs and assigns for
ever, the messuage in Thimelbie, which I purchased lately of
Thomas West, called Maltbie; 40/ to be equaUv paid by my
wife Sarah West and my son John West out of the lands in
Croxton which I purchased ofmv brother Robert West of Belch-
ford, deceased, at 21 years. To Samuell West and Benjamin
West my two youngest sons, 100/. which is due by bond from
my son Robert West, for land sold him in Over; and 100/.
more to be paid to mv said sons by mv wife and son John, at
such time as they attain 21 years. To Sarah my wife, whom
I make executrix, the rest of my goods. To Sarah West, my
brother Robert's daughter, an ewe lamb. To Robert West her
brother, another ewe lamb. [No witnesses].
Proved at Westminster, 31 October, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 138.]
16 August, 1653. I Symon West of Epworth, weaver, sick.
To Hellen West my daughter, half an acre of arable land in
the southfield of Epworth, in a place called Morlandes, abutting
on the land of widow Vince on the west part, to her and her
heirs and assigns for ever. To John West mv son is. etc.
To Alexander West my son is. To Thomas West my son i^.
To Svmon West, the son of Thomas West. To Katherine
my wife the third part of my goods and crops, To Hellen my
daughter, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Supervisors — William Bird, zs,, Robert Bird zs. Witnesses —
Robert Whitelev ; William Bird his mark ; Robert Bird his
mark. Proved at Westminster, 12 June, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 107.]
19 November, 1639. I Josuah Whitchcott of Haverholme,
gentleman, sick. My body to be buried in the chancel of the
church of Anwicke. ' To my daughters Bush lol, within one
year, Mary Whitchcote 100/. within six months and Elizabeth
Whitchcoate 100/. within one year. To my daughters Martha
Whitchcoate, Frances Whitchcoate and Faith Whitchcoate
100/. each at 21 years. If my said daughter Bush die before
the accomplishing of one year after my decease, then the said
10/. shaU go to her son Edward Bush at 14 years. To my
daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Martha, Frances and Faith, twenty
nobles yearlv until their legacies be paid. To my granchildren
Josua Morrice and Martha Morrice, one ewe lamb each. To
Martha Mare 5s. To Richard Mare 2s, 6d, To Edward
Greene 2s, To Richard Sharpe, my servant, zs, bd. To

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Christofer Dawton, the elder, zs, bd. To mr Wood of
Anwicke, clerk, a gold ring. To my son William Whitchcoate,
whom I make executor, the rest of mv goods. Witnesses —
Jefferv Wood, vicar of Anwicke ; William Morrice ; Richard
Mare. On 29 Mav, 1654, there issued forth letters of administration
to William Gale and Catherine Gale otherwise Clarke, children
of William Gale, deceased, who in his will made the said
Josuah Whitchcoate his executor, to and for the use and benefit
of the aforesaid WiUiam and Katherine, to administer of so
much of the personal estate of the said Josuah, deceased,
according to the tenor of this copy of the will ofthe said Josuah
as concerneth the bond of 160/. alleged to be entered to the
said Josuah, to and for the use of the said William and
Catherine, they the said William and Catherine being first
sworn to administer the same. [Alchin 403.]
31 March, 1654. I Thomas Wilkinson, the elder, of Louth,
yeoman, weak. My body to be buried in the south porch of Louth
church. To my wife and heirs for ever, her estate and interest
in the two cottages in Walker gate, wherein myself and John
Giddy do dwell. To my niece Mary Wilkinson and her heirs
for ever, after the decease of myself and my brother Christopher
Wilkinson, my other houses in Louth, wherein Christopher
Wilkinson and John Brough dwell. To mv wife Elizabeth
Wilkinson 50/. Luke Browne oweth me ; 40/. John Bellamy
oweth me; 10/. mr Huddleston oweth me. And whereas
William Lupton oweth me in principal and use 17/., my will
is that mv executrix shall add thereto 3/., and shall let it out at
use for my brother Christopher's life time, and so long shall
answer him the said Christopher the useof it, and after pay the same
to and amongst the children ofthe said William Lupton equally
among them. To my nephew Thomas Wilkinson 1 1/. owing
me by widow Wilkinson of HuUington ; 10/. owing me in
Yorkshire ; 8/. owing by WiUiam Westroppe and the other 20J.
to be added by my executrix at 21 years. To my niece Mary
Wilkinson 5/, owing me by Martin Scargill ; 5/. owing me by
WiUiam Shackleston, at 21 years. My executrix to use aU
endeavour to recover in all my said debts for the moneys owing
me by their late esquire Pell of Dembleby. To my wife one
third thereof and the other two parts to my brother Christopher
and his said son and daughter equally among them. To my brother
Christopher Wilkenson my debts owing by James Skelton, one
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Odlinge. To my wife Elizabeth, whom I make executrix, the
residue of my estate. To my sister Elizabeth Wilkinson 5^.
To my brother Christopher all my apparrell. Witnesses —
WilHam Wadsley ; the mark of Em' Harrison ; the mark of
IsabeU Lyson ; the mark of Elizabeth Brough.
Proved at Westminster, 17 June, 1654, ^Y ^^^ executrix.
[Alchin 107,]
18 June, 1653. I Thomas WiUerton of Scopwick, chandler,
weak. To John WiUerton son of William WiUerton my
brother is. To Ales WiUerton daughter of William WiUerton
my brother is. To Katherine WiUerton daughter of the said
WiUiam is. To John WiUerton my brother is. To John
WiUerton son of John WiUerton my brother i^. To Henry
WiUerton son of mv said brother is. To Sarah WiUerton
daughter of my said brother 2J. 6d, To Richard WiUerton mv
brother ij. To Elizabeth WiUerton daughter of my said
brother 2J. 6d, To Richard Willerton's four sons 4J. To
Mary Lockett my sister is. To her two children 2J. To the
poor of Scopwick 5^. To Anne Sharpe my servant 5/. To
Elizabeth Ward my servant 5J. To Mary my wife, whom I
make executrix, the rest of my goods. Supervisors — Robert
Swane ; William AUin, Witnesses — Robert Swane ; William
AUin. Proved at Westminster, 22 May, 1654, ^^ ^^^ executrix.
[Alchin 118.]
26 June, 1654, I Edward Williamson of Addlethorpe, sick.
To my daughter Anne Williamson 100/,, also 6/, yearly so long
as she remain unmarried, and in case she marry one Peregrcen
Porter of Addlethorpe, the younger, then the said legacy to be
void and instead my executor shall pay her 15/. To my said
daughter one bedstead etc. To "Thomas WiUiamson my
voungest son, I2<^. at 21 years, half of my wearing clothes. To
mv son Edward the other half of my said clothes. My brother
in law WiUiam Wright of Addlethorpe and EUine his wife
shaU have the bringing up of my said son Thomas until he
attain 21 vears, and shaU receive the rents from his lands during
the said time, and the overplus of the rents more and above his
education shall amount unto my said brother WiUiam and
Elaine his wite and shall be accountable to my son Edward,
and paid into his hands, for the payment of two bonds wherin
I am bound to EUine Johnson, widow, and the now wife of the
said WiUiam Wright. To Edward WiUiamson my eldest son,
whom I make executor, the rest of my goods. Supervisors—

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John Washenbord of Barntoft, gentleman, my son in law, 20J. ;
WilHam Wright of Addlethorpe my brother in law, zos.
Witnesses — J. Huddleston ; Joane Huddleston her mark ;
John Woodthorpe,
Proved at Westminster, 30 November, 1654, by the executor.
[Alchin 298.]
28 April, 1654. I Helline Williamson of Ludbrough, widow,
sick. "To mv son David Williamson of Grimplbye 30/. To
my daughter EUine, wife of Robert Baiton of Louth, 10/. To
John Hargraue, William Hargraue and Mary Hargraue, the
children of my said daughter Helline 20/. between them, Hellin
Bournman daughter of Thomas Bournman the elder of
Ludbrough 4/. To AUin Burman of the same town 40J. To
the wife of William Meake of Louth 5J. To the wife of
Henry Saxon of Ludbrough 4^, To Elizabeth wife of my son
Richard Williamson 3/. To AUice Mitchell of Ludbrough,
widow, 5^ . To my grandchild Mary WiUiamson, the daughter
of Richard WiUiamson, 10/. To 'Thomas Bourman, the son
of Thomas Bourman, the younger, 4J. To the poor of
Ludbrough 305. To my son Richard WiUiamson, whom I
make executor, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — George
Adlin his mark ; Christopher Person.
Proved at Westminster, 18 July, 1654, by the executor,
[Alchin 104.J
I November, 1653. I Joseph Wilson of Wiberton in parts
of Holland, gentleman, sick. To Thomas Truesdale, junior, son
of my brother Thomas Truesdale and to his heirs for ever, five
acres of pasture in Wiberton lately purchased of Peter Baron,
esquire. To Deborah Truesdale, daughter of my sister
Deborah Truesdale, a house with the ground belonging to it in
Fishtoft, now in the tenure of John Cursum. To my sister
Rachell Ben, wife of Richard Ben one cottage with the ground
under it, now in the tenure of Robert Page ; one cottage' with
the ground under it in the occupation of widow Bell ; all my
arable lands now in the tenure of Edward Robvn of Freeston :
one cottage with one acre three roods lying under it and two
acres of pasture called Lady Coates now in the tenure of
WilHam Hooton of Freeston ; one messuage three acres of
pasture in Freeston ; two acres one rood of arable in Freeston
now in the tenure of Henry Kedney of Freston ; one cottage
with the ground under it in Butterwick, in the occupation of
John Tarry ; four acres of pasture in Fishtoft in the occupation
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for ever ; remainder to my sister Abigaill and to my sister
Deborah and to ther heirs of their bodies. To my sister
Deborah Truesdale the wife of Thomas Truesdale of Wiberton
one messuage and nine acres of pasture ; five acres of arable and
four acres of Inground in Freston and Fishtoft, now in thc
occupation of Robert Wakefeild of Freston ; eight acres of
arable land in a piace called Barnardfeild ; three acres three roods
in the same feild in the tenure of Anthony Sibsey, gentleman ;
one acre one rood of arable in the occupation of John Bilton of
Freston ; one acre three roods of arable in the occupation of
Svmon Ben of Freston ; to her and the heirs of her bodv for
ever ; remainder to mv sister Abigaill and to my sister
Rachell Ben and to the heirs of their bodies. To my
sister Abigaile Wilson all my houses, lands, etc., in Freston,
Butterwick and Fishtoft, to her and the heirs of her body ;
remainder to my sister RachaeU Ben and to my sister Deborah
Truesdale and to the heirs of their bodies. To Thomas Barker,
if he continue servant unto my brother Truesdale until my
death 5J. To Mary Westland, if she continue servant as above,
5J. To my sister Abigaile Wilson, whom I make executrix, the
rest of my goods. Witnesses — Robert Symson ; John
Cheyney. Proved at Westminster, 28 March, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 123.]
25 September, 1652. I Robert Withie of Little Panton,
husbandman, sick. To mv son in law Henry Ingram 10/, lOJ.
he oweth me ; and 30X. To everyone of his eight children
20J. each at 21 years. To Jane Ingram. To Thomas Briggs
of Saltbey, my son in law, 12/. To his three children 20s,
each, at 21 vears. To my daughter Isabell Briggs, the feather
bed I had of my brother HardoU, etc. To my grandchild
Robert Pinder, 20s, etc. To Richard, Thomas, John and
Vincent Pinder, 20s, each at 21 years. To the poor of Little
Panton 3J. 4d, To the church of Little Panton 31. 40?. To
mv daughter Elizabeth Pinder, whom I make executrix, the
rest of mv goods. Witnesses — John AUeine ; Robert Pinder.
Proved' at Westminster, 12 June, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 107.]
[No date], I Jane Wood, widow, of Fristhorpe, sick. My
body to be buried in the churchvard of Fristhorpe, To my
son John Wood 3/. etc. To mv son Robert Wood is. To
his wife is. To their four children Robert Wood, Jane Wood,
Anne Wood and Mary Wood, izd, each. To my son George

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Wood IJ. To his wife is. To his son John Wood u. To
my son in law Thomas Codd u. To his wife is. To his
two daughters Elizabeth Codd and Anne Codd, izd, each. To
my two youngest sons William Wood and Hugh Wood, whom
I make executors, the rest of my goods. Witnesses — "William
Clarke ; Robert Burch.
Proved at Westminster, 30 Mav, 1654, bv the executors.
[Alchin 118.]
20 January, 1652-3. I William Woolbey of Burgh in the
Marsh, gentleman, weak. To mv eldest son William Woolby
and his heirs for ever, the house wherein I now live, with four
acres of ground whereupon it standeth ; two acres called the
little wood ; nine acres called Forbeck Close ; twenty-four
acres of pasture near Orby side ; eighty acres of pasture in the
occupation of mr Silby, John Francis and William Cragge ; a
house and thirteen acres of pasture in the occupation of Edward
Emerson ; the windmill and thc house thereunto adjoining ;
eighteen and a half acres of pasture called the Horse pasture; two
acres called thc wreath ; a house and three acres thereunto
belonging in the occupation of Robert Blyth ; six acres in the
occupation of Richard Smith ; a house and three acres in the
occupation oi widow Hunter, all my cottages and grounds
thereunto belonging in the several occupations of William
Basse, Robert Dixon, Christopher Burre, and John Browne ;
all my arable lands in the fields of Burgh ; a house and three
acres in the occupation of Edward Billard, aii which premises
are situated in Burgh ; eighteen acres in Irbv ; the Royalty of
the fishing in Thorpe ; all my right of, in and to, Newarke
Farme in Thimbleby, wherein my said son is joined purchaser
with me, Mv will is that Amy my wife shall receive the rents
and profits of mv said son's lands until he attain 21 years, and
she to allow him 20/, yearly towards his maintenance. To
John Wolby my second son and his heirs for ever, one house
and sixteen acres of pasture thereunto belonging in Burgh, now
in the occupation of my brother in law [blanl(] Cowell ; eight
acres of pasture now in the occupation of my brother in law,
Richard Cowell ; three acres of pasture in the occupation of
John Ballard ; a house and sixteen acres of pasture in the
occupation of William Ballard, which premises are situated in
Burgh ; three acres of arable land in my own occupation ; one
acre of arable in Tinkers occupation ; and three acres of arable
in widow Whitings occupation situated in Scremthorpe, within
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cottages, lands, etc., situated in Thimbleby and Hornecastle,
CO. Lincoln, now or late in the several occupations of William
Hogge, Edward Sands, John Holden, widow Tasker, Thomas
Wright, Tobias Pinder and [i>lan/(] Foster, or their assigns.
To Thomas Wolby my third son and his heirs for ever, a
messuage and twelve acres of pasture thereunto belonging
situated in Thorp, co. Lincoln ; ten acres of pasture in the
occupation of Robert Creswell, gentleman ; five acres in one
[blank] Bennett's occupation one cottage and fourteen acres of
pasture in the occupation of one widow Tayler ; a house
and forty-two acres of pasture and four acres of arable in the
occupation of widow Ballard or her assigns ; five acres of pasture
in the occupation of William Tinker ; four and a half acres
in the occupation of William Ballard ; five acres in Thomas
Reyner's occupation ; one acre in Prentofte's occupation ; and
a yearly rent of 10^. paid by Richard Rack out of a five acre
close in Wawar's occupation ; also a silver can. To Simon
Wolby mv youngest son and his heirs for ever ; a house wherein
John Jenney now liveth situated in Burgh aforesaid, and one
acre of pasture under it ; three acres in the Brick clauxcs ;
four acres called Stone gate ; a house and seventeen and a half
acres of arable and pasture in the occupation of Edward Clarrv ;
one house and thirteen acres of pasture in the occupation of
John Ballard ; twenty four acres of pasture called Hobberlands
in my own occupation ; a house and ten acres of pasture ; five
and a half acres of arable in John Wilkinson's occupation ; eight
acres of arable in Thomas Ballard's occupation ; and also
a silver can. If anv oi mv three younger sons die before
21 years, that the portion of him so dying shall be equally
divided between my two younger sons. And if two of my said
sons die before 21 years, then the portion given unto them,
shaU be equaUv divided between my third son, and my daughter
or daughters then living, and Amy my wife shall receive the
rents and profits of my three younger sons until they attain 2 i
vears. If mv wife die or marry again before my sons attain 21
years, then my brother in law and mr WiUiam FitzWilliams
and mr Arthur North shaU be their guardians. To my
daughters halt a dozen silver spoons apiece. To my brother
Richard Wolby, diet, appareil, etc., and izd, weekly during his
life or an annuity of zol, yearly^ To WiUiam FitzWilliams,
esquire, and Arthur North and their heirs, seven acres of
pasture in Burgh which was purchased of Richard Maxey ; nine
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to pay my debts. To Amye mv wife, whom I make executrix,
the rest of mv goods. Witnesses — John Jenney ; Anne Hall
her mark ; Anne Lound her mark.
Proved at Westminster, 20 Marcb, 1653-4, by the executrix,
[Alchin 123.J
4 April, 1654. I WilHam Wright of Boston, sick. My
bodv to be buried in the churchyard of Boston. To Robert
Wright of Alford, my brother. To William Wright son of
the said Robert 20r. To George Rooth, who is married to my
wife's sister. To John Enderbv son of Faith Enderby, late of
Boston, ior. To Elizabeth Calverly my kinswoman, who
now liveth with me, 5/. at marriage. To Dorothy Wright
mv wife, whom I make executrix, the rest of my goods.
Witnesses — John Barnaby ; Robert Francis.
Proved at Westminster, 17 July, 1654, by the executrix.
[Alchin 107.]
31 August, 1650. I Thomas Wynnyffe, D.D., late bishop of
Lincoln. To my sister in law Mistress Anne "Wynnyff, late
wife of mv brother George Winniffe, deceased, for her life, my
house in Sheireborne, co. Dorset, wherein mv father dwelt ;
remainder to mv nephew John "Wynnyff son and heir of my
brother George Winniffand Anne his wife, and the heirs ofhis
bodv ; remainder to my niece Anne Jones and the heirs of her
bodv ; remainder to my niece Joane Winnyff and the heirs of
her body ; remainder to my niece Rebeckah Wynnyffe and the
heirs of her body ; remainder to my right heirs. To my said
nephew John "Wynnyff and the heirs ofhis body the moiety of
certain houses in Creede Lane in London the gift of mv uncle
Nicholas Wynnyff, deceased (the other moietv of these leases
belonging unto master Charles Pitfeild, gentleman) ; remainder
to my cousin William Cole and his heirs for ever. To my
said nephew John Wvnnvffe, the interest I have in the lease of
that house in Ould Change in London, wherein master Barton
now dwelleth, which lease was taken in my cousin William
Coles name and by the endorsement of the said lease acknow
ledged to be to my only use. To my said nephew John Wynnyffe,
all the interest I have in the fourth part of those leases which
werc given by my uncle Nicholas Wynnyffe unto the children
of my father John Wynnyffe which leases were some years
since new taken by myself and the other feofees intrusted in
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