Reference
ABP/R12/98
Title
Folio 98 - Will of William Perat senior of Luton.
Date free text
made 16 June 1549 pr. 3 June 1550
Production date
From: 1549 To: 1550
Scope and Content
"Furste I bequeth my soull unto Allmeghtie God to our blessed lady and to all the holy compeny of heven" and burial in church yard of Luton by the Charnel House. To the high altar for tithes forgotten 12d.; to the mother church of Lincoln 4d.. The poor people in the town and parish of Luton to have given them at their houses on the day of his burial 10s., the money to go where most need is.
To son in law George Barber 20s..To George Perat son of testator's son Richard 6s. 8d., to remain in some honest man's hands until the boy comes to the years of discretion. To godson Roger Barbor 6s. 8d. to be used for him as the legacy to George Perat. To godson William Perat 6s. 8d. out of the money his father owes to testator, to be used as above. Should any of the children die before they reach the age of discretion, then the survivors to be the boy's heirs
The hole beyond Holders Crosse in Sanct Albones highway be substantially mended at the testator's cost and charge.
Residue as plate, apparel, malt, corn, wood, household stuff, obligations or any other kind of goods to wife Elzabeth, she to be executrix and John Jonson priest to be supervisor, he to have 6s. 8d. for his work.
Witnesses John Johnson priest, John Est priest, Thomas Hill senior, Thomas Perat testator's brother.
Level of description
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