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Testimony by Matthew Hare of Shillington, aged 62., and Matthew Paxe of Shillington, yeoman aged 42, about the authenticity of :- 1) Surrender, 23 Dec. 1635 : Robert Greene, yeoman, to use of wife Agnes now wife of Edward Rolfe of Finchley, Middlesex., tanner. Messuage in Chibley in which he dwelt, except 6 acres surrendered to Martin Greene.

25 Nov. 1652

From: 1652 To: 1652

2) Will of Robert Greene, 26 Dec. 1635, bequeathing Ditchward Mead Close (6 acres) to wife Agnes. ''The said Agnes did at the making of the said will desire of her said husband to remember his kindred that they might not clamour against her.... And he called her foole and bid her speake her for herselfe for he said ther was none of his kindred did ever deserve anything at his hands, save only the said Martin Greene his wife was a little helpful to him when he kept house without a guide, or used words to that or the like purpose.'' Endorsements :'' ... surrender .. supposed to be lost..'' '' Over Stondon.''

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Greene, Robert,
Greene, Agnes,
Hare, Matthew,
Paxe, Matthew,
Rolfe, Edward,
Rolfe, Agnes,
Greene, Martin

SHILLINGTON, yeoman, Chibley, surrenders, tanners, Finchley