ABP/R11/213

Folio 174 - John Steven alias Smyth "by occupation" of Stanford Bery within the parish of Sowthyevell made 2 Apr. pr.10 June 1546. Soul "unto the grace and marcy of my savyor and Redemer Jesus Criste" and to St. Mary and all the company of heaven, body to be buried in the churchyard of Sowthyevill. To the high altar there for tithes negligently forgotten 12d.; to the torches 8d.; to the mother church of Lincoln 2d.; towards the mending of the high ways where most need is 3s.; to the poor people in Sowthill parish 2s.. To wife Elzabeth the copy of his house where he dwells, for the term of her life, together with the land at "Regent" [? Ridgmont] after the death of testator's father, and on her death these shall go to testator's son William Stevens, and should son die before he has entered on the properties, then they are to remain to the eldest of testator's surviving daughters. To son William the 2 oxen that are leased to Slowes of Wotton until the Assumption of Our Lady, and also 5 quarters of barley appraised at 4s. the quarter. To dau. Katering 2 milche kine and 5 quarters of barley. To his father William Stevens a quarter of malt and testator's black frieze coat. To daughter Agnes 2 milche kine and 5 quarters of barley. To brother-in-law Roger Barbor his tawny coat. To John Wytt the "kyndall" coat. Residue to wife Elzabeth, and she to be an executor with his neighbour John Wytt, and his neighbour William Lenton senior to be Supervisor, he to have 3s. 4d.. Witnesses sir Edward Colman curate, John Randall senior, Richard Master.

2 Apr - 10 June 1546

From: 1546 To: 1546

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Steven, John,
Smyth, John,
Steven, Elizabeth,
Steven, William,
Steven, Katherine,
Steven, Agnes,
Barbor, Roger,
Wytt, John,
Lenton, William,
Colman, Edward,
Randall, John,
Master, Richard

John will: Steven, burial, tithes, cattle, livestock, barley, malt, clothing, SOUTHILL, Lincoln