Reference
SX4
Title
Will of William Johnson, gentleman, of Biddenham
Date free text
18 Jul 1617
Production date
From: 1617 To: 1617
Scope and Content
Bequeaths to Katherine, daughter of Edward Johnson, deceased, brother of William, wife of John Stockton, 2 messuages in Bedford occupied by John Simpson and William Mirrell
To Sarah, daughter of Edward Johnson, the above 2 messuages in default of Katherine's heirs, and £20
To Mary, wife of Valentine Coburne, tailor, of London, daughter of sister Alice, deceased, £30; and to her son Thomas £5
To all Alice's other children £10
To "my good Mistress Ursula Botilir" £10
To Sir Thomas Botilir, her eldest son £5; to his wife £5; to their son William £10; to all their other children £5 each
To Mr Oliver Botilir, son of Ursula £20
To Katherine her daughter, wife of John Kynnersly, esquire £5
To Elizabeth her daughter, wife of Richard Taylor, esquire £5; to Richard £5
To Frances, wife of William Newton, gentleman, of Biddenham £5; to William her son, a cottage and lands in Biddenham
To Robert Eccleston, gentleman of London, 50/-; to his wife 50/-; to each of his three boys 20/-
To the servants of Sir Thomas Botilir at Harrold (--)
To John (--son) 40/-
To (--bert) Manning 40/-
To Jo[r]man Mafee 20/-
To the poor of Biddenham 40/-
His body to be buried in the chancel of Biddenham church
Executor: William Newton; overseer: Richard Taylor
Level of description
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