PBwP/R1/2

Richard Usher of Shortmed in Byckylswad, made 19 Sep. pr. 30 Oct. 1540. Burial in the churchyard of Byckylyswad. To the high altar for tithes forgotten 8d.. To his son Thomas Usher 2 younger steers and 20s.; to son Robert Usher 2 steers and an acre of rye. To Alys [?]Faulner a ewe and a lamb; to Agnes Usher a bullock. Residue of his goods to his wife Cecile Usher, executrix, with son Robert Usher executor with his mother, he to have 8d. for his work. Wife Cecile Usher to have respite and space for paying the legacies to his sons until Michaelmas come twelvemonth. Witnesses Wylliam Segrave the vicar there, Thomas Lettes, Thomas Boocher alias Fermer.

19 September - 30 October 1540

From: 1540 To: 1540

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Usher, Richard,
Usher, Thomas,
Usher, Robert,
Usher, Agnes,
Usher, Cecile,
Faulner, Alys,
Segrave, William,
Lettes, Thomas,
Boocher, Thomas,
Fermer, Thomas

Richard will: Usher, burial, churchyard, tithes, money, cattle, rye, vicar, BIGGLESWADE