- ReferenceABP/R11/52
- TitleFolio 38d - Robert Wright of Sowthyevell made 16 Aug. 1544 proved 27 Sep. 1544 Burial in the churchyard of All Hallowes of Sowthyevell. To mother church of Lincoln 4d.; to high altar for tithes forgotten 12d.; to the bells 12d.; to the torches 12d.. "Item I bequeth halfe a quarter of malte to make a nayle and Drengkeing aftur the fassyon used in the parysshe and the profettes of the same I will shalbe bestowed at the discretion of Master Commissary my curat and my wyffe for surplesses for God " in the churche of Sowthyevell. To son Thomas two oxen now at Carryyngton and 3 horses, one called Dobeyng, an other Jacke, the third Graybyrd, also testator's shod cart with all things pertaining to the same, and a cow to be given him by testator's wife. He is to have also "A bedde fytte for a honeste man to lyin with all thinges beloing to the same, and also a plowght with all thinges belonging to yt". To son William 2 ox bullocks which are with John Wytt, and 3 horses "being balde the wiche I have now", also a cow and a bullock, and a bed similar to the one bequeathed to his brother, also a dung cart and a plough with all their appurtenances. The two sons' legacies to be given to them after the death of their mother. To son Richard Wright an ox bullock which testator bought of him. To dau. Jone Duxe a bullock of this year's weaning. To youngest daughter Alys a bullock, and her legacy is at the discretion of testator's wife. To daughter Margret a steer bullock. To son Thomas testator's copyholding. To daughter Elzabeth a bullock. To servant Elzabeth Foxse 2 bushel of rye and half a quarter of malt "to hir maryage". To every godchild 4d. Residue to wife Maryan executrix with testator's brother-in-law Thomas Lee of Cadington executor with her, and testator's curate Master Reyner to be supervisor. Witnesses Master Thomas Reyner vicar, Thomas Beese priest, and Alis Wright.
- Date free text16 Aug 1544 - 27 Sep 1544
- Production dateFrom: 1544 To: 1544
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