• Reference
    ABP/R13/4
  • Title
    Folio 2d - Thomas Roffe of Shelton husbandman, made 28 Aug. pr. 7 Oct. 1556. Soul to almighty God, our lady St. Mary and to all the saints in heaven, and burial in churchyard of Shelton. To the mother church of Lincoln 2d.; to the high altar of the church of Shelton 4d.; to the church of Shelton 20d.. To daughter Kathryne a cow and a quarter of barley; to daughter Alis a cow, a ewe and a quarter of barley, a board for a table. To daughter Margert a cow, a lamb hog, a quarter of barley, and a board for a table. To daughter Eme a weaning calf, a quarter of barley, a half a bushel of wheat. To son Thomas a colt, a black heifer, a quarter of barley, 2 ewe sheep and a lamb hog. To John BarneJane one lamb. To testator’s daughter Jane 2 bushel of barley and 2 bushel of pease. To brother William Roffe 2 bushel of barley. To brother John Roffe a bushel of barley. To his wife Eliz. 4 of his best kine and a bullock, 3 horses, and all the household stuff, and he wishes his son John and his wife to occupy the farm together for 4 years or longer if they can agree. Residue of goods to wife and to son John, and they to be executors. Witnesses sir Umfrey Deysted priest, Richard Joese, John Roff
  • Date free text
    28 Aug - 7 Oct 1556
  • Production date
    From: 1556 To: 1556
  • Level of description
    item