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NOTES OR ABSTRACTS OF THE WILLS
CONTAINED IN THE VOLUME ENTITLED
THE
GREAT ORPHAN BOOK
AND
BOOK OF WILLS,
In the Council House at Bristol.

By the Rev. T. P. WADLEY, ALA.,
Rector of Naunton Beauchamp ;
Honorary Member of the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaological Society,
and of the Worcester Diocesan Architectural and Archceological Society.

BRISTOL :
Printed for the Bristol and Gloucestershire Society by C. T. JEFFERIES AND SONS,
Printers, RedclifF Street, 1886.

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NOTICE.
Members of the Society are requested to cancel and remove
the " Introduction " issued with Part I. of the Book of Bristol
Wills ; and also the leaves, pp. 49-50 ; 59-60 ; 103-104 ; and
195-196 in that and the subsequent parts, and substitute for such
introduction and leaves respectively, the introduction and leaves
sent herewith.
John Maclean.

INTRODUCTION.
The following notes or abstracts were made towards the end of
the year 1879, and in the early part of 1880, under the auspices
of the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archreological Society, which
had previously obtained the requisite permission from the Bristol
Town Council.
In making these abstracts, care was taken to give the names
of all the persons mentioned in each will, adhering to the original
spelling of their surnames, and setting down full particulars of
the bequests in every case of real property. And for the satis
faction of other antiquaries, besides the genealogist, it was deemed
advisable to note all the places, streets, lanes, and ships of which
the testators make mention.
The Orphan Book has been rightly described as the "great"
book, being of much larger size than either of its companion
volumes, which are entitled — Register Book of Wills, No. 2, and
Register Book of Wills, No. 3. It will be seen that, viewed
chronologically, these two books have been wrongly numbered.
The great book contains 448 wills. There appears to have
been no will preceding that of John Woderoue as far back as
the year 1479. It may be remarked that in Additional MS.,
29866, at the British Museum, there are some copies of wills,
which one might have expected to find in this collection : viz.,
those of Margery Spert, a.d., 1389, who owned property in the
town and suburb of Bristol, and was mother of Thomas Spert,
whose will is here; Thomas Berkeley, burgess, 1436, nephew of
John Olyve, whose will is also here ; Hugh Withyford, merchant
of Bristol, 1441 ; and William Withyford, son and heir of the
said Hugh, 1449.
There are 113 wills in the second book, the dates ranging
from 1630 to 1674. The third book contains nearly 300 wills,
upwards of sixty of them bearing date towards the end of the reign
of Elizabeth, and the last one dated May 13th, 1633.

2 INTRODUCTION.
There are also two volumes of Recognizances at the Council
House. The first of these recites the charter granted by King
Edward III. to the burgesses of Bristol, in reference to the
protection of the lands, tenements, and goods bequeathed to
orphans and children who were minors in the town and its
suburb. The seventh year of the reign of that king seems to be
the earliest date, mentioned in this volume, of the appearance of
persons before the Mayor as guardians of orphans and their
property : in which year, on Monday in the vigil of the Purification
of the B.V.M., William de Cropenhull came and made a declara-
tien (recognovit) at the Guildhall, before Roger Turtle, then
Mayor, relative to the will of John de Aschton, deceased, and as
guardian of Walter and Isabel, children of the said John,
Alan de Wrington being a bondsman for Cropenhull. It is
further shown that when an orphan had arrived at his full age,
and been put in possession of his legacy, it was his duty to
acknowledge the receipt thereof personally before the Mayor.
One of the most interesting entries in this book of Recognizances
relates to the family of the celebrated William Canynges. It
states that his' father John being dead, and his mother Joan
having become the wife of Thomas Yonge, burgess, the said Thomas
appeared before the Mayor, on Monday next after the feast of St.
Thomas Martyr, 9 Henry IV., and acknowledged that he had
undertaken the guardianship of Thomas, son of the said John
Canynges, being of the age of ten years and a half, and of
William, son of the same John, aged five years and a half. This
book does not seem to have been much used between the reigns of
Edward IV. and Elizabeth. In the second book of Recognizances,
18 Charles I. appears to be the latest date.
Repeated mention of the exercise of this jurisdiction occurs in
the Orphan Book. Reference is made to it in the earliest dated will,
that of John Dodyng, No. 1 8. The following note is inserted after
the record of proof, at the Guildhall, of the will of Walter Fro mpton,
burgess, who made his will in 1423, having then an only son ; 
" Et co'misim' admi'straco'em lib'or' ten'tor' infra diet' test'm con
tent' qua'tu' ad officiu' n'rm p'tinet executrici infrascripte in forma
iuris iurate salua & res'uata nob' & Succ' n'ris potestate quacu'qz

INTEODUCTION. 3
t'ras &. ten'ta Orphani infrascripti p' inf'scriptu' nup' p'rem suu' du'
vixit eid'm Orphano p' p'sens test'm legata sufficient' p'sonis quibz
nobis fore videbit' co'mittend' & eid'm Orphano inde modo debito
sc'd'm tenore' & eff' cm eiusd'm testame'ti respondend' iux' tenorem
Carte d'ni Regs' in auxiliu' <i;fauore' Orphanor' ville p'dceburgensibz
emsd'm ville concesse Jn cui' rei testi'o'ni sigillu' Officij Maiorat'
ville Bristoir p'sentibz est appensum." The will of John Suche,
merchant of Bristol, made March 21st, 1565, after mentioning his
children, who were minors, and the property therein bequeathed to
them, contains the clause — " J do hartely pray mr. Mayor and his
brethren the aldremen that the same legases may be assured to the
said children Accordinge to the Laudable and godlye ordere of the
Charter of orfants graunted to this cytie."
Towards the end of the sixteenth century, however, there is
evidence that the system was often regarded with the disfavor
expressed by Robert Taylor, whose will is numbered 447.
The earlier contents of the Orphan Book show the practice of
proving the wills of Bristol testators before the Mayor, at the
Guildhall, as well as before the Ecclesiastical Authorities. There
is no record of probate before the Mayor appended to any will in
the book after that of John Prewett, No. 364.
In addition to the Wills and notes of proof, the Orphan Book
contains a number of indentures and some other manuscripts.
Among the latter are " Ordinances " made by the Mayor and
Burgesses of Bristol, assembled in the Common Council House,
July, 1545, for the due ordering and disposing of the money
bequeathed, in 1532, by Robert Thorne, of the city of London,
merchant tailor, for the furtherance of the manufacture of broad
cloth in Bristol, and for providing corn and wood to the advantage
of purchasers among the poor of the same place. The last indent
ure is dated May 15th, 1633. But this is followed by two more
writings belonging respectively to the reigns of Henry VII. and
Edward VL; so little was chronological order attended to in the
arrangement of these documents when the book was bound.
There are two lists of testators at the end of the Orphan Book ;
the one complete, and apparently written, though not by the same

4 INTRODUCTrnN.
hand, in the reign of Jairn^s I., or Charles I.; the other ending with
"Test'm Will'i Rowley Jun'"— date 1478. This list is preceded
by the words — "Kalendar' testamentor' in istopaupiro content' de
test'o inaliu' fact'p' Thomau} Osoney Co'ein Cricum villi^ liristoll'."
The wills have been registered in Latin down to that of
Elizabeth Ferre, wliieli is in Englisli, and was iiiiidc in February,
1487. Then! are only a few in the former language betwec^n that
date and 1503, the year in which the will of Thoinas lidwardo was
made and proved ; Englisli being employed for all wills thereafter
recorded. Naunton Beaijciiami', July, 1886.

NOTES OF THE WILLS IN
THE (!Rb:AT OUi'llAN BOOK AND BOOK OP WILLS
AT BRISTOL.
Introduction.
Till', followiiii; notes were mado towards the end of tlu^ year 1871),
anil in tlii^ early part of 18,S0, under the auspice.^ of tlio I'ristol
and (llmieestersliire Arehivological vSocioty, wliieh had previously
obtained tho requisite permission from the Bristol Town Council.
The Orphan Book is rightly tenued tlio "great" book, being
of iniieli larger size thiiu either of its throe companion \oluiues,
wiiieli are entitled respeetivt^ly — Regi.ster Book of Wills, No. 2,
Ri ;;i,stei- Hook of Wills, No. 3, and Ueeognizanees for Orphans.
Tlieie are 1 1:\ wills in the sccoiul book, tho dates ranging from
l(i.")0 to 1(17 1. The tliird book eontaius nearly 300 wills, upwards
of sixfy of (hem bearing date towards tlu^ end of tho reign of
Eli/.abeili, and tho last ono dated May 13th, 1633. In tho book of
lteeoi;nizaiiees, the earliest date appears to b(^ the 33rd of Elizabeth,
and tho last, May 17tli, 18tli Ohavles I. The cont.ents of this book
wiliiess to (he fact set forth in :¦. doeunieut coinineneing on folio
2.'!l,t]iatthe Mayor of liristel, for the time being, hath been governor
and defender of orplians and eliildren within age, born within the
said eity and suburbs thereof, being the eliildren of freemen there,
and Iiatli used to commit tho government of their portions, lands,
tenements, goods, and chattels to certain guardians and governors ;

2 Notes or Bristol Wills.
and, by virtue of letters patent granted to the burgesses of the
said city by King Edward III., the said Mayor, for the due per
formance thereof, hath used to take recognizances according to the
intent and meaning of the said letters patent to the use of the said
orphans. The recognizances, it appears, were made to the Cham
berlain, in the presence of the Mayor, by those persons to whom
the property of a testator's orphans was committed, and by the
parties bound for such persons, in order to ensure the preservation
of the property, and the education and maintenance of the children.
Repeated mention of this jurisdiction occurs in the Great
Orphan Book. Reference is made to it in the earliest dated will,
that of John Dodyng, No. 18. A note is inserted after the record
of proof, at the Guildhall, of the will of Walter Frompton, burgess
of Bristol, who made his will in 1423, having then an only son:
" Et co'misim' admi'straco'em lib'or' ten'tor' infra diet' test'm con
tent' qua'tu' ad officiu' n'rm p'tinet executrici infrascripte in forma
iuris iurate salua & res'uata nob' & Succ' n'ris potestate quacu'qz
t'ras & ten'ta Orphani infrascripti p' inf'scriptu' nup' p'rem suu' du'
vixit eid'm Orphano p' p'sens test'm legata sufficient' p'sonis quibz
nobis fore videbit' co'mittend' & eid'm Orphano inde modo debito
sc'd'm tenore' & eff cm eiusd'm testame'ti respondend' iux' tenorem
Carte d'ni Beg's in auxiliu' & fauor^ Orphanor' ville p' dee hurgensibz
eitvsd'm ville concesse Jn cui' rei testi'o'm sigillu' Officij Maiorat'
vUle Bristol!' p'sentibz est appensum." The will of John Suche,
merchant of Bristol, made March 21st, 1565, after mentioning his
children, who were minors, and the property therein bequeathed to
them, contains the clause — " J do hartely pray mr. Mayor and his
brethren the aldremen that the same legases may be assured to the
said children Accordinge to the Laudable and godlye ordere of the
Charter of orfants graunted to this cytie."
The system, however, did not meet with universal approbation.
Robert Taylor, merchant, whose will is dated August 24th, 1594,
desired that the legacies of his two young daughters should be paid
and delivered in ready .money unto " Credible men in the Citty of
Bristoll " for the maintenance of the children. And those parties
were to give good assurance with sureties to the executrix and

Notes oe Bristol Wills. 3
overseers of the will : " Soe that my will is that neither the fiather
of the orphants nor the Chamber of the citty of Bristoll shalbe
trobled w'the anie legacies or Childrens porc'ons given by me in
anie wise." Edmund Auflett, otherwise Alflett, of the parish of
St. Thomas in Bristol, whose will was made June 13th, 1600, and
registered in the third volume, desired that his wife, whom he ap
pointed sole executrix, should not be constrained by the Father of
the Orphans to put in security for the payment of any part or
parcel of any legacy or legacies bequeathed by him (the testator) to
any of his children.
The earlier contents of the Orphan Book show the practice of
proving the wills of Bristol testators before the Mayor, at the
Guildhall, as well as before the ecclesiastical authorities. There is
no record of probate before the Mayor appended to either of the
last eighty-six wills in this book. In the second volume, the will
of John Nokes, clothworker, father of Robert, and husband of
Elizabeth Nokes, of the parish of Temple in Bristol, is followed by
the note — " This will was brought into the Court of Orphans in
paper vnproved by the abovesaid Robert Nokes on fiiday the
xvjth of January 1645, and deliu'ed to Mr. Maior Avhoe gave it the
clerk to be recorded & appointed him to deliu' it to Thomas Prest-
wood who married the widow & exec' to prove the same.''
In addition to the Wills and notes of proof, the Orphan Book
contains a number of indentures and some other manuscripts.
Among the latter are " Ordinances " made by the Mayor and Bur
gesses of Bristol, assembled in the Common Council House, July,
1545, for the due ordering and disposing of the money bequeathed,
in 1532, by Robert Thorne, of the city of London, merchant tailor,
for the furtherance of the manufacture of broad-cloth in Bristol,
and for providing corn and wood to the advantage of purchasers
among the poor of the same place. The last indenture is dated
May 15th, 1633. But this is followed by two more writings be
longing respectively to the reigns of Henry VII. and Edward VI.;
so little was chronological order attended to in the arrangement of
these documents when the book was bound.
There are two lists of testators at the end of the Orphan Book;

4 Notes of Bristol Wills.
the one complete, and apparently written, though not by the same
hand, in the reign of James I., or Charles I.; the other ending with
" Test'm Will'i Rowley Jun' "—date 1478. This list is preceded
by the words — " Kalendar' testamentor' in isto paupiro content' de
test'o in aliu' fact' p' Thomam Oseney Co'em Ol'icum ville Bristoll'."
The wills have been registered in Latin down to that of
Elizabeth Ferre, which is in English, and was made in February,
1487. There are only a few in the former language between that
date and 1503, the year in which the will of Thomas Edwarde was
made and proved ; English being employed for all wills thereafter
recorded in this volume.
Naunton Beauchamp, April, 1882.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 5
1.— JOHN AVODEROUE.
This is only part of a will, the first leaf of the Orphan Book having been
lost. Testator mentions his wife Cristina, and children John, Avicc, and
Agues ; his property called Berewyke, and adjacent lands in the Redelond,
in which Joan, widow of John Stoke, had a life interest, a tenement in
Redeolyvestret inhabited by William Filberd, another in Wynohestret in
habited by John iluryweder, and property "in vico Templi ;" ^^hile a note
of the " reolainacio " of testator's widow subjoined to the will speaks of four
tenements in the street of St. Mary de port, between the tenement of Henry
Wyveliscombe and that of John Borne, a tenement in Wynchestret occupied
by Thomas Redeberd, baker, and John Dyar, a tenement " in alto vico " in
habited by Tibot formerly wife of John Fagan, a garden and shops in the
suburb of Bristol as one goes towards Elebrugg, and a garden between the
said shops and the King's way, as one goes from Elebrugg to the Market.
Testator left legacies to his sister Beatrix "\A1iityng, his servant Maud,
servant Sibil de Erlyngham, John AVillyams, Thomas Colston, Walter Derby
and his wife Joan. A chaplain was to celebrate in the church of All Saints,
and another in the Guildhall chapel of St. George. If neither of testator's
children left issue, Berewyke and adjoining lands to go to William Canynges
and his heu-s male ; in default of such issue, remainder to Isabel wife of
John Barstaple and her heirs male ; in def., rem. to Alice wife of William
Wermynstre and her heu-s male ; in def. , rem. to Thomas Colston and his
heii-s male ; in def. , rem. to Agnes dau. of Thomas Denebawde and her heirs ;
in def., rem. to Philip Excestre and his hehs male ; in def., rem. to John
Thorp and his heii-s male ; and m def. of such issue, rem. to the Mayor and
Commonalty of the town of Bristol, who were to make due provision for the
two chaplains above referred to. Executors to be Walter Derby, Oistina,
wife of testator, Thomas Knap, Henry Wyveliscombe, Nicholas Warreyn,
Henry Darleston, Thomas Colston, and Philip Excestre. Given at Bristol.
Proved (approbatum) at the Guildhall, Bristol, on Monday next after the
feast of St. Laurence, 6 Richai'd ii. Previously proved (probatum) in the
church of St. Nicholas of Bristol. 2.-^0HN BOAVNES.
WUl made 1382, May 8th. To be buried in the cemetery of St. James
of Bristol. His wife Margaret to possess all his lauds, tenements, rents, &e.,
in the town of "Droughda," in Ireland ; the said property to be sold after
her death, and the money expended in masses for the souls of testator and
wife, of their parents, and all the faithful. Legacies to the fabric of St. John's
church, Bristol, to that of the church of St. Peter of Droughda, to Su- Thomas
Tankai'd of that place, and to each order of mendicant friars there. Wife
Margaret, Henry Cohnere, and the said Sii- Thomas Tankard to be executors.
Proved at the Guildhall on Thursday next before the feast of St. Matthew
Apostle, 6 Richard ii Previously exhibited in the church of St. Michael
of Bristol. S.^rOHN STOKE, burgess of Bristol.
1381. Oct. 5th. To be buried in the chapel of the blessed Mary in the
pai-ish church of St. Thomas of Bristol, diocese of Bath and Wells, To wife

6 Notes op Bristol Wills.
Joan, a tenement with 15 shops in the street of St. Thomas in the suburb of
Bristol, near to the entrance of the house called Berewykesyn ; the reversion
of the said property to be sold and the money applied to the payment of his
debts, and to the rebuilding of the said cliapel of St. JIary. To the same
Joan, his dwelling house, &c., in RedcliflF-street, between what was formerly
the tenement of Stephen Pollesworth and what was formerly the tenement
of John Homecastell ; also his property called Berewykescroft and all other
lands in the Redelond ; which property is to go, after her death, to John
Woderoue the elder, of Bristol, and to his heirs. To Robert Cheddre,
William Canynges, Walter Derby, and John Woderoue, the messuage called
Berewykesyn in RedclifiF-street, between what was formerly the tenement
of Thomas Colston and the messuage (formerly) of Stephen le Spicer ; also
other possessions in the same street : which parties are to provide two
chaplains to celebrate in the chapel of B.V.M. in the church of St. Thomas
of Bristol, for the healthful estate of K. Richard ii., for that of the Mayor
and Commonalty of the town of Bristol, also of Sir Maurice Whych knt.,
Robert Cheddre, Joan wife of testator, Walter Derby, William Canynges,
John Woderoue, and for their souls " cum ab hac luce mig'uerint" ; for the
souls of my lord K. Edward iii., Philippa his consort, Edward his eldest son,
and their progenitors ; and for the souls of Roger and Agnes Stoke, testator's
father and mother, Andrew Bremcote, late a monk at Glastonbury, Walter
Monyngton, late abbot, and Thomas White, late a monk there, Alice and
Isold former wives of testator, Hugh Pecche, Geoflfrey Beauflour, and of all
the faithful dead ; attending also to other works of charity specified in cer
tain indentures. If the aforenamed feoffees should not duly carry out
testator's directions, the aforesaid property was to be held by the Mayor
aoid Commonalty of Bristol and their successors for the same purpose ; and if
these should refuse to act, it was to be sold, and the money distributed and
divided for the benefit of the souls above named, and for the construction of
the aforesaid chapel, for the conveying of water "in conducco'e plumbi " to
the church of St. Thomas, and for poor widows and maidens of the town of
Bristol. The rents and services paid by Simon Halewey for a tenement held
of testator in Redcliflf-street, and 10 shillings of yearly rent issuing from the
tenement held by John Fleccher, at the end of the bridge of Avon, to be
sold for the completing of the abovesaid chantry, and for all other things
contained in the said indentures ; also the tenement in the suburb of Bristol,
"in Skatepulstret alias diet' Merschestret," and other property m Tuckers-
street and RedcliflF-street, to be sold, and the money thereby raised to be
divided between testator's wife and the children of Sir Thomas Arthur knt.
and his wife Isabel. To testator's wife a messuage in the High-street called
Ropefeld, together with the residue of his goods. Legacies to the church of
St. Thomas of Bristol, to the poor, to each chaplain of the four orders of
mendicant friars in Bristol, to the abbot and prior of Glastonbury and every
monk there, to the prior and convent of Wytham, to Nicholas Geyl lately
vicar of RedclifF church, to the present vicar, to Roger Hayward of " Oblee "
to John Taber, William Coke, Robert Haddon, William Wallop of Bere
wykesyn, Joan Burton, to her marriage, the daughter of Robert Stoke of the
county of Oxford, to her marriage, Agnes Hame, Richard Barbour, to servants
William, Alice, and Isabel ; to Sir Thomas Arthur knt. a black horse • to
William Canynges "^mu'leotu' blodij coloris enbraud' cu' J Egle & C^" ¦ to

Notes of Bristol Wills. 7
Walter Derby " vnu' lectum album enbraud' & C"."; to John Woderoue
" vnu' lectum Rubij color' enbraud' cu'vna ancill' (a sliield ?) & C''." Executors
to be William Canynges, Walter Derby, Joan wife of testator, and John
Woderoue. Proved before William de WoUeye, rector of "Porteshened," in the
chapel of St. Thomas of Bristol, June 6th, 1382 ; also at the Guildhall on
Monday next after the feast of St. Bartholomew Apostle, 6 Richard ii.
4.— JOHN ERNE A WE Y, burgess.
1382. Thursday in the feast of St. Edmund King. To be buried in the
cemetery of the parish church of St. James of Bristol. Legacies to the fabric
of that church, to the prior of St. James, to William the brother, Edith the
daughter, and John the son of testator, to the parish chaplain and parish
clerk of St. James, and to the cathedral church of Worcester. To John
Ployt and Geoffrey Hilde " vill' Bristoll comburg' " all testator's interest in
the tenement in Brodemede, Bristol, purchased by him of Elias Whitawyer
and Milcensia his wife, according to certain indentures. Residue of goods
to wife Agnes and children. The said Agnes and his brother William to be
executors. Proved before John de Dunclent, clerk, commissary and sequestrator
general for Henry bishop of Worcester, in the parish church of St. Augustine
the Less of Bristol, Dec. 5th, 1382.
5.— ROGER TAUNTON, burgess.
1383. August 3rd. To be buried in the church of "Charthous de
Henton," to which convent the sum of £10 sterling is to be given for his
burial. Legacies to the fabric of Worcester cathedral, to the fabric of the
parish church of St. James in Bristol, to the prior of St. James there, to
friar John Welyngton of the order of Friars Preachers in Bristol, and to
their convent, to the Friars Minors, the Carmelite Friars, and the Augustinian
Friars of the same town. Bread to the value of 40 shillings to be distributed
on the day of testator's burial. To the oflfspring about to be brought forth
by his wife Joan £20 sterling. If the child should die under age, £5 to the
fabric of the parish church of St. James aforesaid, and £5 to the priory church
of St. James : of the remaining sum, £5 for a chaplain to celebrate La the
aforesaid church of St. James for the benefit of testator's soul, and the
souls of his parents and former wife Alice ; and £5 for other pious uses. To
wife Joan, all his tenements within the liberty of Bristol for her life, and
residue of goods. She and John Thluyt to be executors, and the prior of St.
James overseer.
Proved in the parish church of St. Nicholas of Bristol, Oct. 31st, 1383,
and at the Guildhall, before the Mayor and Sheriff, on Monday next after
the feast of St. Hilary, 7 Richard ii.
6.— ROBERT TILLY.
1382. Saturday next after the feast of St. James Apostle. To be buried
in the church of the Friars Minors of Bridgwater. To the said friars for
his obsequies, and the keeping of his anniversary among them for ever, 100
shillings. To each of the three other orders of friars 20 shillings. To friar

8 Notes of Bristol Wills.
William Aumiger 10 shillings. Legacies to the poor on the day of burial, to
the fraternity and chaplain of the blessed Mary of Kingston, to the vicar of
Kingston, for tithes and oflFerings forgotten, and to celebrate for his soul, to
John Ruspyn parson of Bradford, to Robert Amyet parson of Beauford, to
Reginald Meddon ; to Joan, wife of testator, eight shops, with garden, dove-
house, and arable land adjoining, in the suburb of Bristol, outside Temple
gate ; also two messuages, with the void place adjoining, in the town of
Bristol in the street of St. Mary in Foro, which messuages, purchased of
Hugh Cansi (or Causi), are held of testator by John Woderoue and Cristina
his wife ; also a yearly rent issuing from a messuage in the town of Bristol
in All Saints lane, by the cemetery of All Saints, held by the Master of the
hospital of St. Laurence by Bristol ; also a void place in the town of Bristol
in Marsh-street, called Kepesishey (?) ; all which property to remain, after the
death of the said Joan, to testator's son John and his lawful heirs ; if he
should die, s.p., it was to be equally divided, according to the custom of
England, between Alice, Elianor, and Margaret, daughters of testator, and
be held by them and their lawful heirs for ever ; but in case of their death
s.p., the said possessions were to be sold, and the money distributed for the
benefit of the souls of testator, his wife, and their parents, in masses and
other divine services. To each of the three daughters 20 marks for their
marriage. Executors to be Joan wife of testator, Thomas Ralegh, and Hugh
Causy, to each of whom 20 shillings.
Proved in the church of Taunton, Oct. 1st, 1382, and in the Guildhall
at Bristol on Friday next after the feast of St. Gregory Pope, 6 Richard ii.
7.— NICHOLAS CHEPMAN, burgess.
1382. May 15th. To be buried in the chapel of the blessed Thomas of
Bristol. Legacies to the fabric of that chapel, to every priest attending his
funeral, to each order of mendicant friars in Bristol, to the fabric of the
chapel of the Assumption on the bridge of Bristol, to the anchoress of
Stapleton, to William Hanker and John Oweyn chaplains, and to his servants.
To his son John £20 and his silver cup having a shield in the bottom thereof.
A chaplain was to celebrate for five years for the health of the soul of testator
and for all the faithful dead. His wife Alice during her life to find a lamp
' ' ardentem coram Cruce " in the chapel of the Assumption of B. V. M. His son
Bernard to be assisted by his mother if need shall be, and to have £20 in the
name of the third part of testator's goods, his mother keeping the money
untU he shall be 30 years of age. To Alice, wife of testator, a croft "cu'
le Rekk in ead'm situat' apud lez Rekkes " between the land of the blessed
Miry of RedeliflF on the one part, and the laud of the abbot and convent of
Keynsham on the other, for her life, that she may yearly keep his obit, and
that of Richard and Maud his parents, and of Sir William White chaplain,
and of Joan testator's former wife ; and so dispose of the said oroft that her
own obit as well as the aforesaid be kept up every year in the chapel of St.
Thomas of Bristol. She, John Palmere, and John Cauntelbury, to be
executors ; to the last two 20 shillings apiece. Written at Bristol.
Proved in the chapel of St. Thomas of Bristol, March 7th, 1382 ¦ at
the Guildhall on Monday next after the feast of SS. Philip and James 7
Richard ii.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 9
8.— WALTER GLOVERE, of Bristol.
1383. Kalends of December. To be buried in the crypt of St. Nicholas
in the town aforesaid. Legacies to the vicar of that church, to the parish
chaplain, to the suffragan clerk, to the work of the church of St. Nicholas,
to the fraternity of the Cross of the crypt, to the mother church of Wor
cester, and the four orders of friars, who are to celebrate for his soul. Residue
of goods to Julian his wife and Thomas and Agnes their children. The said
Julian to be executrix.
Proved before John de Dunclent, clerk, &c., Jan. 22nd, 1383 ; before the
Mayor and SheriflF on Monday next after tlie feast of St. James Apostle,
8 Richard ii. 9.— JOHN HERVY, burgess.
1384. Monday next before the feast of St. Michael Archangel. To be
buried in the cemetery of the church of St. James in Bristol. Legacies to
the fabric of that church and of St. Nicholas of Bristol, and to the vicar of
the latter, to each chaplain celebrating therein, and taking part in the
funeral, to the clerk and sufiragan of the same, to the fabric of tlie cathedral
church of Worcester, to each order of mendicant friars in Bristol, to Elena
his servant, and to Thomas Vyne. To Sir Robert, chaplain, " vnu' Nouu'
flFaldyng," to Sir Nicholas, chaplain, a like bequest. To John, son of testator,
£10, to be kept by the. motlier until he shall be of full age. Executors to be
Alice, testator's wife, and William Stiel ; the latter to have 40 shillings, if
willing to act.
Proved before John de Dunclent in the parish church of St. Augustine
the Less of Bristol, Oct. 6th, 1384 ; at the Guildhall, before the Mayor
and SheriflF, on Monday next after the feast of St. Andrew Apostle, 8 Richard ii.
10.— WILLIAM CHEDDRE, the elder, of Bristol.
1382. Nov. Slst. To be buried in the chapel of the blessed Mary in the
parish church of Cheddar. For funeral expenses £20. Legacies to the prior
and convent " domus Cartus' in Selwode," the prior and convent of
"Worspryng," the religious women of the mendicant house of St. Mary
Magdalene in Bristol, the vicar of the Temple church, Bristol, poor people
holding houses and land in Cheddar and Axbridge, and the needy poor near
to those parishes, the fabrics of the churches of Cheddar and holy Cross
Temple at Bristol, to John and Thomas Selsy and Margaret their sister, to
Philip Broun, chaplain. To the three sons of my brother Roger Seward 20
pounds of silver, that is to say, 10 marks to each. Testator remits to Isabel
wife of Robert Aleyn her debt of 100 shillings of silver, also other money.
Residue of goods to Agnes testator's wife. She, his brothers Robert Cheddre
and Roger Seward, William Draper, clerk, and John Stanys of Bristol, to be ,
executors. Proved in the parish church of Temple, Feb. 27th, 1383 ; at the Guildhall
on Monday next after the feast of Gregory Pope, 8 Richard ii.
11.— ROBERT CHEDDRE, of Bristol.
1382. March 21st. To be buried in the chapel of St. Mary in th3 pxrish
church of Cheddar, " de nouo f undata. " Legacies to the vicar of the church

10 Notes of Bristol Wills.
of holy Cross Temple at Bristol, to every chaplain of the four orders of mendi
cant friars of Bristol, and to other brethren in the said town and suburb, to
the poor on the day of burial, to each chaplain, deacon, and snb-deaoon in the
church of the Temple at Bristol, and every chaplain of the town and suburb
attending his funeral and mass, to the fabric of the chapel upon the bridge
of Avon at Bristol, to the sisters of St. Mary Magdalene, and those of the
House of St. Bartholomew there, to the sisters of " Mochenbarugh." To
Richard, son of testator, " vj Ciphos vocat' Bolles de argento," and other
plate; to the fabric of the hospital of St. John Baptist of Bristol 40 shillings ;
to Margaret daughter of Lucy Selsy 100 marks for her marriage; to William
Draper, clerk, a third best silver cup which was then at Cheddar. Also
legacies to William Bierden testator's clerk, Joan his servant, Thomas Crede,
John Perent, John Primlok, and William David. Residue of goods to Joan,
testator's wife. She, William Draper clerk and the aforesaid William
Bierden to be executors.
Proved in the parish church of holy Cross Temple of Bristol, June 30th,
1384; at the Guildhall on Monday next after the feast of St. Bartholomew
Apostle, 9 Richard ii.
12.— JOHN CLIFFORDE, of Bristol.
1383. Thursday next after the feast of the Nativity of B.V.M. To be
buried in the crypt under the church of St. Nicholas in Bristol. Legacies to
the fabric of that church, to the vicar, and every chaplain celebrating divine
oflfices there, and attending his obsequies, to each clerk of the same, to the
fabric of Worcester cathedral, and each order of mendicant friars at Bristol.
To Agnes, wife of testator, and her heirs and assigns, his dwelling-house in
the suburb of Bristol, on the Back of Avon, between a shop of William
Somerwell and a tenement of John Viel ; also the residue of his goods. She
and Thomas Parlebien to be executors.
Proved before John de Dunclent, clerk, &c., in the parish church of
St. Nicholas of Bristol, Oct. 31st, 1383 ; before the Mayor and SheriflF at the
Guildhall on Monday next after the feast of St. James, 9 Richard ii.
13.-R0BERT GRADELEY. In the margm Grateley.
1385. Sept. 26th. To be buried in the church of the Friars Minors of
Bristol, where the bodies of his wives were interred. Legacies to the fabric
of the mother church of Worcester, and to that of the parish church of St.
John of Bristol, and to the rector of the same church. To the said friars a
whole cloth of blanket " p' courcell inde faciend'." To each order of mendi
cant friars in Bristol. 5 shillings. Testator's wife Cristina to choose a fit
chaplam, who is to have £20, and celebrate pro anima for four years. To
his said wife, a tenement in the street called Knyzt-masstret in Bristol situate
between his own dwelling-house and the tenement of Walter Goos while
his interest therein lasted, for the term of her life ; also two halls and two
shops m the street called Horstret in the suburb of Bristol, between the
tenement of Nicholas Mason and that of Thomas Malveme ; also U shons
in the street called Gropelane, Bristol, between the tenement of Plia,
Whitawyer and the garden of John Viel ; also a yearly rent of 14 shillinErs
issumg from two shops on the bridge of Avon, Bristol, formerly held by

Notes op Bristol Wills. 11
John Axston ; the said property to be sold after her death, and the money
bestowed for the benefit of the souls of both of them and their friends.
Legacies to his kinsman Geoffrey, his three servants Alice Mablie, Thomas,
and Elen, and to Richard Harderley, whose name is written Athurleye in
note of probate. Cristina, wife of testator, to be executrix, and Richard
Hardeley (sic) overseer.
Proved in the parish church of St. Augustine the Less, Oct. 30th, 1385 ;
at the Guildhall on Monday next before the feast of Simon and Jude Apostles,
9 Richard ii. 14.— ADAM POUNTFREYT, of Bristol.
1385. Tuesday in the feast of the Assumption of the blessed Mary.
To be buried in the crypt under the church of St. Nicholas, " in nouatumba
quam ib'm construxi. " Legacies to the fabric of that church, to each chap
lain celebrating there who shall take part " in obsequijs meis," to the clerk
and the suflFragan of the said church, to each order of mendicant friars of
Bristol, to the fabric of the cathedral church of Worcester, and to William
Pountfreit his servant. To Eve, testator's wife, property consisting of 5
shops, &e., in the suburb of Bristol, "apud le Barres," between the King's
way eastward leading to the priory of St. James on the one part, and Wynche-
lane westward on the other part ; also 4 shops in the aforesaid suburb " in
la Brodemede," situate between the shop of the aforesaid William Pountfreyt
and the shops which Maud le Frensch held ; the said property to go, after
the death of testator's wife, to his daughter Alice and her lawful heirs. If
Alice should die s.p. , all the said property to be sold, and the money applied
to charitable purposes for the benefit of testator's soul and all the souls
" quibz teneor." Sir Da-s-id Newton, chaplain, and Thomas Gylemyn to be
executors, and each to have £5.
Proved in the parish church of All Saints of Bristol, Aug. 30th, 1385 ;
at the Guildhall on Monday next after the feast of St. Martin Bishop, 9
Ricliard ii. 15.— RICHARD PEAUTRER, burgess.
1384. Thursday next before the feast of St. Martin Bishop and Confessor.
To be buried in the crypt of the church of St. Nicholas of Bristol, by the
tomb of Thomas Gloucestre. Legacies to the vicar and the fabric of that
church, also to the deacon and suflFragan ; to the fabric of Worcester cathedral ;
to the poor on the day of burial 10 shillings in bread ; to each of the four
orders of mendicant friars of Bristol. To Richard Portbury, late servant
and apprentice, my sword. To my sister Edith Sowey " vnu' flFetherbed &
mea' armilausam meliorem." To Isabel, wife of testator, for the term of her
life, his half share hi the two tenements inhabited by Adam atte Corner and
John Carsewell carpenter, in the suburb of Bristol in Baldewynstret, as one
goes towards the Back of Avon, between the tenement in which Robert Camel,
skinner, dwells, and the shop inhabited by Agnes Golde, which Richard
Spicer gave in his life and left by will to David Newton, now chaplain of the
chantry, to pray for his soul and the souls of all the faithful dead. The
property to be sold after the death of the said Isabel, and masses to be cele
brated in the church of St. Nicholas aforesaid. The other half to be disposed

12 Notes op Bristol Wills.
of in alms, &c. The said Isabel and John Carsewell to be executors. Given
at Bristol. Proved in the church of St. Nicholas there, before Walter Chiltenham
and Martin Lydeforde, commissaries of the Archbishop of Canterbury, March
5lh, 1384 ; before the Mayor and SheriflF on Monday next after the feast of
the Conception of B.V.M., 9 Richard ii
16.-^0HN PEDEWELL, burgess.
1385. Thursday next after the feast of All Saints. To be buried in the
cemetery of the parish church of St. James of Bristol, to the fabric of which
church half a mark. All his eflFects to be divided into two equal parts, one
to be disposed of by the executors for the benefit of his soul and for his
burial, the other to Julian his wife. Legacies to Sir Richard, prior of St.
James, Robert Cole and Sir Thomas monks there. Sir Richard parish chap
lain, and Sir Richard chaplain of the blessed Mary there. Sir John Pygas
monk of Tewkesbury, the four orders of friars of Bristol, the fabric of the
chapel of the blessed Mary on the bridge of Avon, and the cathedral church
of Worcester. If money enough be left, 20 shillings-worth of white bread
to be bought and bestowed for the benefit of his soul, &,c. To his wife
Julian all his interest in the tenement by the Castle mill, with an acre of
land lying m Cadden : if she should die " infra temp' status mei," the said
tenement and acre to go to the Master and the house of St. Laurence. Tho
tenement inhabited by testator to be repaired in the roof, &c., and secured
against wind, rain, and ruin ; his son Walter, monk at Glastonbury, to have
therein " p' se armig'o suo & Garc'one,"a chamber, and stable for his horses,
and free ingress and egress whenever he shall come without any condition
during the life of the said Julian. His tenement at the "barres " together
with the garden, to be sold by the executors, and one half of the money to
be expended pro anima, &c., the other for his wife. She, William
Worcestre, Roger Chaundeler, and John Chapeleyn to be executors, and
Richard the prior of St. James overseer. " Jt'm lego Joh'i filio Will'i
Hathewey cui compat' existo si continuet scolas xld. ad soluend' p' labore
Mag'ri sui."
on.v.^i^lf '" ^''^ ^"'"''^ "^''^'¦^ °^ ^^- Augustine the Less of Bristol, Nov,
17.— JOHN CHICHELEW, burgess.
1384. Sunday next after the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul Apostle.
To be buried m the cemetery of the parish church of holy Cross Temple at
Bristol corani ymapne sc'i Joh'is bap'te." Legacies to the vicar, the parish
chaplam, and thefabnc of that church. To Edith, wife of testator, for her
ife, three shops in the suburb of Bristol, in Temple-street, between the
tenement inhabited by William de Ele and the shop inhabited by William
Modelond; which three shops with their appurtenances extend from the
aforesaid street m front to Lawdiche of the friars (sic) of the order of St.
Augustme behind. The said property to go, after the death of Edith, to
testator s daughter Alice for her life, and afterwards to the procurators and
brethren of the fraternity of St. John Baptist in Bristol for'e "rTtha they
""^JFT-I^r^^'f •*''*''*°'"'' '°'^^' ^^^ ^°"1^ °f l^i« parents &c The
said Edith to be executrix, and William de Ele overseer. ' ^- me
Proved m the church of holy Cross Temple at Bristol, Feb. 3rd. 13S4.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 13
18.— JOHN DODYNG, mariner and burgess.
1379. March 22nd. To be buried m the church of St. Laurence of
Bristol. Legacies to the work of that church, to Sir Thomas the rector, to
each priest celebrating there, and to the clerk. To Elizabeth, wife of testator,
a shop in the suburb, in Horstret, which he had purchased of the Commonalty
of the town of Bristol ; also a new tenement, with shops adjoining, in the
suburb, by the gate called " flFromebrug ;" and the tenement in Merschstret
bought of Henry Carpenter, shipman, and Cristina his wife ; to go, after her
death, to testator's son John and his lawful heirs. If at length there should
be no heir, the said property was to be sold, and the money laid out in masses,
and bread, cloth, and shoes for the poor. To Joan, daughter of testator,
certain goods and a yearly rent issuing from the tenement lately inhabited
by him in Horstret aforesaid, also a yearly rent from the tenement in which
John Rawlyn, shipcarpenter, now dwells in the same street ; if she should die
s.p., the said rent to go to the procurators of the aforesaid church of St.
Laurence, for the sustentation and reparation thereof for ever. The said
Joan and her eflFects to be in the keeping of Walter Goos, burgess of the town
aforesaid, until she be of full age, he providing good security for the said
eflFects before the Mayor for the time being. Residue to wife Elizabeth. No
mention of any executor.
Proved m the parish church of St. Nicholas of Bristol before Robert
Cros, clerk, sequestrator general for the Bishop of Worcester, March 6th,
1380 ; administration of all the eflFects committed to the dean of Bristol.
Proved at the Guildhall on Monday next before the feast of St. George
Martyr, 9 Richard ii.
19.— WALTER TEDISTILLE, burgess.
1385. March 12th. To be buried in the parish church of St. Stephen
of Bristol. To daughters Margaret and Joan all his tenements in the town
and suburb of Bristol, except one shop inhabited by Maud Couele which was
to belong to the said Maud for her life, and to revert afterwards to the said
Margaret and Joan and their lawful heirs ; if they should die s.p., the pro
perty was to be sold by the executors, if still living, if not, by the Mayor
and BailiflFs of Bristol, and the money divided in equal portions, one half to
his wife Agnes, if still living, the other to be distributed for the good of his
soul. To the said Agnes all his term in a certain tenement in Baldewynstret,
also in one in Bradstret extending from the said street in front to Smalstret
behind. The said Agnes to have the keeping of his daughters : William
Frome to receive the rent of the tenements bequeathed to them, and deliver
it to the said Agnes. To the church of St. Stephen of Bristol £20 to buy a
pair of vestments ' ' cum toto apparatu. " Legacies to his needy kinsmen, to
the rector, chaplain, and clerk of the church of St. Stephen aforesaid, to
William Fawkener, Thomas Coke, Joan Yrys, Emmot Perle, and John
Bourne ; to Joan the kinswoman, and Richard the son of John Sloo ; to Mar
garet the servant, and John and William the apprentices of testator ; to
Maud servant of Robert Gardyner. To Richard son of Walter Frompton,
the silver bowl (ciphum) with cover, which the same Walter had given to
testator. To Maud Couele a note (or nut, a species of cup) chased with silver.
All effects to be divided into three parts, one part to remain in the possession

14 Notes of Bristol Wills.
of testator's wife, the second m that of his two daughters, the thhd to be
divided, pro anima, by the executors, viz., WUliam Frome, bui-gess of
Bristol, Sk John Knyghton, and Sh Richard Hegg, chaplauis.
Proved before John de Dunclent, clerk, &c., March 23rd, 1385 ; before
William Canynges, Mayor, and John Somerwell, Sheriff of Bristol, on Mon
day next after the feast of St. George Martyr, 9 Richard ii.
20.— JOHN STANES, of Bristol. In the margm Stanys.
1385. Friday next after the feast of St. Petronilla Vhgin. To be buried
in the new chapel of the church of " Redeclyue," by the tomb of Joan,
formerly wife of testator. To the fabric of that church 40 shillings ; but if
his burial there should not be permitted, then only 20 shillings. Legacies
to the vicar of that church for tithes forgotten, if there be any, to the parish
chaplain and the clerks of the same, and every chaplain celebratmg there,
and attendmg the funeral ; to the fraternity of All Souls of Bristol ; to the
fabric of the cathedral of Wells ; to that of the chapel of the blessed Thomas
of Bristol, and the parish chaplain, the deacon, sub-deacon, and suffragan ;
also to each chaplain celebrating therein, and at the funeral ; to the fabric of
the chapel of the blessed Mary on the bridge of Avon ; to the fraternity
of the holy Cross in the crypt under the church of St. Nicholas ; to the poor
in bread on the day of burial ; to each order of mendicant friars in Bristol ;
to Clement atte Merk of Stanes, and John Okerforde. To testator's daughter
Margaret, the younger, £40 for her marriage, if she survived him, and arrived
at her full age ; also certain goods ; John Bount to have charge of the said
Margaret and all her eflFects ; if she should die under age, her legacies were to
be disposed of in masses and other charitable works. To testator's daughter
Margaret, the elder, 20 shillings ; to her husband Thomas Pedewell my
cloak of blue. To Joan, daughter of testator, £20, and the tenement m
Bradestret, Bristol, inhabited by John Swelle, after the decease of Elen her
mother ; also a tenement in the High-street, m which John Millyng, "Bote-
maker," dwelt ; and a garden, with dove-house, which garden, called Tophey,
lay in the suburb of Bristol, by the orchard of the priory of St. James. If
the said Joan should die s.p., the aforesaid property was to be sold, and the
money distributed by the executors in works of piety, &c. Of the residue of
goods, one part to testator's wife, and the other for masses for his soul, and
that of former wife Joan, and others, in the chapels of St. Mary on the
bridge and St. Thomas. Elen, his wife, Sh William Hauker, chaplain, and
Thomas Gylemyn, to be executors, and each to have £3.
Proved in the chapel of St. Thomas of Bristol, July 14th, 1385 ; at the
Guildhall on ilonday next after the feast of St. Laurence Martyr, 10 Richard ii.
21.— JOHN BORD. In the margin Borde.
1382. Monday next after the feast of St. Lambert Bishop. To be buried
in the church of St. Stephen of Eristol, where a chaplaiu was to celebrate 2>''o
anima for three or four years. Legacies to his mother Lucy, wife Agnes,
and son John ; to the fabric of AA'orcester cathedral ; the fraternity of the
Nativity of the blessed Mary in the said church of St. Stephen, and to the
rector there ; to each order of friars in Bristol. Wife Agnes, John Swell
and William Nywbury, to be executors. By a codicil under tho date 13th

Notes of Bristol Wills. 15
kal. May, 1385, " temp'e quo languebat in Mari inf dioc' Exon'," testator be
queathed a pipe of wine, or 100 shillings, to the fabric of St. Stephen's church
in Bristol, and the same to the fraternity at Coventry.
Proved before Walter Cheltenham and Walter Gybbes, commissaries of the
Archbishop of Canterbury, in the church of St. Augustine the Less of Bristol,
3rd kal. May, 1385 ; at the Guildhall on Monday next before the feast of St.
Bartholomew Apostle, 10 Richard ii.
The will of Walter Cheltenham, rector of " Wythyndon " in the diocese
of Worcester, and commissary general of the Archbishop, was proved Sept.
15th, 1385, and will be found in the archiepiscopal library at Lambeth,
Courteney 211. 22.— WILLIAM MILTON, tucker and burgess.
1386. Monday next before the feast of St. Laurence. To be buried in
the cemetery of St. Werburgh of Bristol. Legacies to the fabric of that
church, to the rector, and tvery chaplain, clerk, and suflFragan thereof,
Robert Milton, sherman, to John Crompe and Magot, servants of testator,
the prior and brethren of the house of the Kalendaries,and each order of friars
at Bristol. Poor and needy people to have bread on the day of burial. To
son Walter, shops in Gropelane, late the property of Master Nicholas Ryuer,
also the tenement inhabited by testator in Cornestret. Son Walter and the
said Robert Milton to be executors ; the rector of St. Werburgh overseer.
Proved before John de Dunclent, Sept. 16th, 1386 ; at the Guildhall on
Monday next before the feast of St. Michael Archangel, 10 Richard ii.
23.— WALTER DERBY, burgess.
1385. Thursday next before the feast of Simon and Jude Apostles. To
be buried in the church of St. Werburgh of Bristol in the chapel of St. Anne
' ' de nouo ediflcand'. " Legacies to the fabric of the said chapel, to the rector
of the said church, the clerk, suffragan, and every chaplain there, to the vicar
and the fabric of St. Leonard's, and to the clerk and each chaplain, to the
four orders of friars in Bristol and every friar belonging thereto, to the prioress
and nuns of Barugh, and Isabel Poleyne a nun there, to the prior and convent
of Bradstoke, to the vicar, and each chaplain, and the clerk, and the fabric of
the church of Erlyngham, to the prioress and sisters of St. Mary Magdalene,
and the poor of the same town. Two chaplains to celebrate in the church
there during one year for testator's soul, his father's and mother's, &c. To
the prioress and sisters of the house of St. Bartholomew of Bristol, and Joan
Maryon sister there, to the chapel of the Assumption on the bridge of Avon,
to the fabric of the chapel of the blessed Mary of RedclifF, to the master and
brethren of the hospital of St. John by RedclifF, to Henry prior of the Kalend-
aries of Bristol and each of his brethren being chaplains there, to the fabric
of All Saints' church in Bristol, and Sir William Lench vicar thereof, to the
fabric of the churches of St. Peter and St. James of Bristol, to the fabric of
the church of Worcester, to each order of medicant friars in Gloucester and
Oxford, to the Carmelite friars of Marlborough, to every poor person in the
hospital of St. John at Bristol, in the house of Langrewe and in the almshouse
by Temple gate, to every blind or lame poor person in Bristol. Twenty-

16 Notes of Bristol Wills.
four poor men clothed in white or in black to sit about testator's corpse on
the day of burial, twelve of whom to cai-ry torches : twelve wax tapers also
to be provided " chca corpus men' ardent' die sepultur'." No feastuigs for
the rich on the occasion, but for the poor. Legacies to each master of winc-
drawei-s in Bristol, and every other wine-drawer, to every carrier of salt
in the town, and every laborer upon the Key ; to Master Thomas Spert a
gUt gh-dle given to testator by John Bai-staple, &c. ; to Master John Dene,
and his sister Elizabeth and her children ; to John Stophenys the fourth
part of the ship called the "Marie ;" to testator's servant William Godewyn
£20, and one half of the said ship, of which Walter Cogan is master;
to servant Nicholas and John Castell half the ship called the " Nicholas ;"
to the said John Stephenys and Nicholas "dimidia' p'tem del Balyngei'
vocat' Trinite cum toto app'at' medietat' p'tinent' ;" to Julian testator's
mu'se, and John Berkeley his ser^Tuit, to Joan Reynold, to tlie children of
John Ailly for their marriage, to Richard Portyngale, Maud Fi'ensch, Robert
Cordy, and John Benham, to servants Walter Beauflour, William Sampson,
and Joan Asshton, to William and John Spaynell, to Sir William Bryght-
lamton, Philip Excesti-e, Letice Chaunger, Alice Williams, and Richai-d
Morewey. To wife Joan £200, in the name of the thh-d pwt of goods,
and certain vessels ; the rent of a tenement inhabited by John Candevere
in Cornestret, with reversion after the death of the said John, also a
tenement in tlie aforesaid street, and one in tlie High-street, both of which
belonged formerly to John Blanket, and rent of the tenement in Wynche-
sti-et, bought of the executors of Joan Sampson, opposite the church of the
Holy Ti'inity of Bristol, with reversion of the same, and five shops in the
corner of Langrewe, formerly purchased of John Warwyk, and six shops,
with garden adjoining, in tlie suburb of Bristol in Bastestret, bought of
WUliam Peyto, and the corner tenement in High-street, by tlio high Cioss,
and the corner tenement opposite the house of the Kalendai-ies in Bristol ; all
which property to be held by her during her life, if she shall keep herself
single and chaste, if 'not, all the said property to be forthwith sold, and tlie
money applied to pious uses. To John Stephenys a tenement in Cornesti-et,
in which William Wermynstre  A leaf missing.
24.— RICHARD MULEWARP, merchant.
1386. Aug. 8th. " Ego Ric'us Mulewaid m'cator sup' Pontom Bristoll
manens." To be buried in the chapel of St. Thomas the Mai-tyr, before tho
altar of the fraternity of the same. Legacies to the work (op'i) of the chapel
of Redcliff, to the vicar there for tithes, to the work of the cluiiiel of iSt.
Thomas, to each friai- of the four mendicant orders, and to the poor in the
almshouses in Bristol, to other poor on tlie day of burial, for funeral oxponsca
and celebrations pro anima, to ^^¦illiam Hewyssche, to the needy prisoners
of ilonkbridge in Bristol, to servants Joan Abraliam and Cristina Priour, to
John Xewton my apprentice, to sons John and Bernaid ; residue to wife Edith ;
she, and son John, and Walter Martyn, executors. Witnessed by William'
Wiche, John Corby chaplaui, and A\'illiam Hewyssche.
Proved in the chapel of !St. Thomas of Bristol, June 25th, 1387 • at ^tlie
GuUdhall on Monday next after the feast of St. Baitholomow Apostle 11
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Notes of Bristol Wills. 17
25.— THOMAS SAMPSON, burgess.
1387. June 9th. To be buried in the cemetery of the church of the
blessed Mary of RedcUflF " inf pueros meos ib'm sepultos." Legacies to
the fabric and vicar of that church, to the fabric of the church of St.
Thomas of Bristol, to the parish chaplain of the said church, and to each
chaplain, and the deacon, sub-deacon, and suflFragan there, to the poor on
day of burial, to PhUip my brother, and his son Richard, and daughter
Benet, to kinswoman Agatha, to Sir WUliam, chaplain at the Kalendaries,
my wife's kinsman, to cliaplains of honest conversation, to pray for my soul,
and the souls of all the faithful, to William More, and his daughter Joan,
and wife Cristina, testator's daughter, and to her daughter Joan, to Thomas
Borgeys, to servants John Hulle, Thomas Peu'ell, Margery, and George, to
John Deye and John Hore, late servants, to Peres my kinsman and late
servant, to Thomas Person, to the sick poor, and for the niarriage of poor
maidens ; to wife Joan and her heirs and assigns, a ship " vocaf la Cog-
Johan;" to Janyn of Norton, a helmet, with its garniture (auentalV),
habergeon, lance, and small breastplate ; to wife Joan the tenement in which
I dwell, situate between that of William Combe and the one inhabited by
PhUip Dyar, to go, after her decease, to son William and his lawful heirs ;
if he should die s.p., the property to be sold by my executors, or their
executors "p' visum Maioris ville Bristoll," who is to have twenty shillings
for his pains, and the money to be disposed of among the poor, feeble, and
lame, and in the marriage of poor maidens ; to wife Joan the reversion of
the tenement in Redcliff-street , between the tenement of John Yong and
that of Robert Cheddre, when it shall fall after the death of Thomas In-
hyne ; to go, on the death of the said Joan, to my son William and his
lawful heirs ; if the said William should die s.p., to go to testator's daughter
Cristina, wLEe of William More, and her lawful heirs. To wife Joan £300
in money, or in merchandise wares, as they are set down " in p'cio in
Jnuentar' meo," in the name of the third part of all my goods, also vessels
of silver, brass, wood, and lead. To son William £300 in money, or in
merchandise wares, as set down in the said inventory, some of the wares
being beyond the sea. To wife Joan, the keeping of son William and the
aflFects bequeathed to him, she finding sufficient security before the Mayor,
" p'ut mos est." The said Joan, Thomas Colston, William Wermynstre,
and William More, executors. Witnessed by Sir William Kene chaplain,
Thomas Person, and others.
Proved in the chapel of the blessed Mary of RedclifF, July 15th, 1387 ;
at the GuUdhall on Monday next after the feast of the Exaltation of the
holy Cross, 11 Richard ii.
26.— THOMAS CLERK, burgess.
1387. Tuesday before the feast of the Decollation of St. John Baptist.
To be buried in the church of St. Werburgh. Legacies to the fabric of that
church and of St. Leonard's, to each priest in the latter and the clerk, in
which also two priests are to celebrate pro anima ; to the mother church of
Worcester ; to son John £20 sterling, also vessels, including " vnu' Ciphum
de Degun;" the said John and his legacies to be in the keeping of John
Stephens : to John Florys 40 shUlings and all testator's armour ; to servant
Isabel. Sir Philip Sherror and John Stephens executors.
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18 Notes of Bristol Wills.
Proved before John Barell clerk, commissary and sequestrator general
for the Bishop of Worcester, in the church of All Saints of Bristol, Sept 7th,
1387 ; at the GuUdhaU on Monday next after the feast of St. Matthew
Apostle and Evangelist, 11 Richard ii.
We have here an ancient Gloucestershke and Bristol surname. ThewiU
of John BareU the younger, son of Robert, of the parish of Holy Trmity,
Bristol, was proved in P.C.C., Dec. 4th, 1406.
27.— JOHN WARMYNSTRE.
1388. Aug. 21st. To be buried in the church of St. Thomas of Bristol,
before the altar of St. Nicholas. Legacies to the fabric, the pai-ish chaplam,
and the three clerks of that church, to the mother church of Wells, to the
vicar of the church of RedeliflF, Bristol ; for burial and obit 100 shUlings ;
to servant Thomas Wolf articles of clothmg ; to each order of mendicant
friars at Bristol. All lands, tenements, &o., hi the town and suburb of Bristol,
late the property of Walter Muleward burgess, and purchased by testator of
John Milward, the said Walter's brother, to be sold, and the residue of the
money, after payment of all debts, to remaui with wife Cristina ; to ser
vant John 20 shillings if he sliaU stay with the said Ci'istina for the term
agreed on between us, otherwise " nichU." To Thomas atte Hay and John
Sharp 20 shillings apiece, if they will act as executors with the said Cristina.
Proved m the parish church of RedeliflF, Sept. 4th, 1388 ; at the GuUd
haU on Monday next after the feast of St. Vincent, 12 Richard u.
28.— JOHN MULEWARD.
1388. April 2nd. " Quond'm Alius Ric'i Muleward burgens' vUle
Bristoll." To be buried in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr of Bristol.
Legacies to the work of the said church, and of RedeliflF, to the vicar of the
latter for tithes, to the work of St. Peter's of Bristol, and that of the
chapel of the blessed Mary on the bridge of Avon, to the four orders of
mendicant friars, and the needy in the various almshouses of Bristol,
to the poor on the day of burial, to John Thomme and his wife, to Joan
Abraham, John Newton, Cristina Priour, John son of Thomas Norton, John
son of John Momfort, and William Hewylis. To my brother Bernard a shop
in the suburb of Bristol, on the bridge of Avon, between the tenement of
John Bunt and the shop which Edith our mother holds for her life, with
reversion of the same, after her death, for the term of five years after the
feast of the Annunciation of B.V.M., 11 Richaril ii. , according to a writuig.
Four Treiitals of St. Gregory to be celebrated pro anima. Residue to tho
said Edith. The aforesaid Bernard and Thomas Norton, executors.
Proved m the chapel of St. Thomas of Bristol, May Uth, 1388 ; at the
Guildhall on Monday next after the feast of St. Vincent, 12 Richard ii.
29.— EDITH MULEWARD.
1388. Sunday next after the feast of Easter. Testatrix was relict of
Richard Muleward, of the parish of St. Thomas of Bristol, in the diocese
of Bath and Wells. To be bmied in the tomb of the aforesaid Richard, in
the chapel of the said St. Thomas. Legacies to the fabric of that chapel,
and the parish chaplain there, to the fabric and vicar of St. Mary of RedeliflF,
to the four orders of mendicant friars of Bristol. Forty pounds of wax to

Notes of Bristol Wills. 19
make tapers for use at the time of burial. " Jfm lego vlf hoc tres libras
monete Anglicane ad tenend' exequias meas." To the needy prisoners in
Monkbridge, to the aged, needy, &c., in the various almshouses of Bristol,
to my servant Joan Abraham, and apprentices John Newton and Cristina
Priour, to Janyn David, to Cecily Hewyhs and her husband William, to John
Thommys of Middlezoy und his wife, to former servants Joan Barbour and
Cristina Shippester, to my spiritual daughter Edith, daughter of Roger
TaiUour, to William White, and Master Simon Uphull. Residue to son
Bernard ; he and William White executors. Witnessed by Sir Henry
Netherhaven perpetual vicar of RedeliflF, Walter Martyn, the aforesaid
William White, John Newton, Master Simon Uphull notary public, and
others. A codicil was added June 28th, 1388, witnessed by John Mounford, and
some of the parties already named : half the residue of the goods of testatrix
and her husband to be disposed of for the benefit of the soul of Richard, her
husband, of John her deceased son, and of herself, at the discretion of
Thomas Norton, burgess of Bristol.
Proved in the chapel of St. Thomas the Martyr, Sept. 10th, 1388 ; at
the Guildhall on Friday next after the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul,
12 Richard ii. 30.— NICHOLAS TYMTENHULL.
1388. Sept. 28th. Testator, who belonged to the parish of Temple in
Bristol, made his (nuncupative) will at sea, during a violent storm : "lego
ai'am meam d'o & corpus men' sacre sepultur' iuxta disposic'oem clemencie
diuine." All debts to be paid, and Margery his wife to have the residue,
and his tenement in Temple-street, and be executrix.
Proved at Chew, before Ralph Canon, commissary general of the Bishop
of Bath and Wells, Jan. 18th, 1388 ; at the GuUdhall on Monday next before
the feast of the Purification of B.V.M., 12 Richard ii.
31.— WALTER FROMPTON, burgess.
1388. Dec. 6th. To be buried in the parish church of St. John of
Bristol. To wife Isabel, for her life, the shop inhabited by Geoffrey Padir-
stowe in the High-street, also the rent of a tenement, with reversion
thereof, opposite the church of St. Peter, next the tenement of John Lan-
castre, also a shop in Fisscherstret, held by Thomas Pyke, and the rent,
with reversion, of a shop held by Andrew Anketill, and of one inhabited by
Robert Hoper, in the same street, and a shop on the Key inhabited by Simon
Spert, and the rent of a tenement on the Key inhabited by Ralph Blanket,
next a tenement of the prior and brethren of the Kalendaries, and sis shops
in Gropelane next the tenement of John Slo, also the rent, with reversion,
of the shop inhabited by Joyce Webbe, and a yearly rent from a tenement in
Langrewe inhabited by John Bissy, and the rent of a tenement inhabited
by Elizabeth Dodyng, opposite the church of St. Laurence, next the tene
ment of John Hanam ; on condition that the said Isabel carefully preserves
the said possessions ; but if she should marry again, or live unchastely, they
are to be sold after three proclamations at the high Cross " cum tuba &
plus oflFerenti ; " the money thereby raised to be divided into four equal
parts, one for the blind, lame, &c. ; the second for the marriage of poor
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20 Notes of Bristol Wills.
young women within the province of Canterbury ; the third for the mendmg
of the roads and bridges about Bristol, &c. ; the fourth for the four mendicant
religious orders in Bristol and other places. To son Walter and his hehs a
tenement m the comer in St. Ewen's parish, and one at Newgate, between
a tenement of Robert Chedder on either part ; and the rent of a tenement
in Bradstret, by the cemetery of holy Cross on the. one part, and a tenement
of the prior and brethren of the Kalendaries on the other ; also two shops
annexed to the aforesaid tenement, and a yearly rent from the tenement
inhabited by Nigel Fisscher in Worschupstret, and a shop on the Key held
by Walter MicheU next a tenement of Robert Chedder, and the rent, with
reversion, of a tenement Inhabited by John Wyke on the Key, next a tene
ment of John Vyel, and the rent, with reversion, of three shops in Mersch
stret occupied by John Pakker, and six shops in Merschstret and Lovelane
next a tenement of the prior and brethren of the Kalendaries, and
the rent, with reversion, of four shops "situat exf p'tam Aillewardi,"
next a tenement of John Pedewell, and a tenement on the bridge of
Avon, inhabited by Richard Chippenham, and a garden "situaf en
la Market." If the said Walter should die s.p., the property to be sold
in the manner expressed above, and the money simUarly distributed. To
Walter Frompton clerk, son of Roger, testator's brother, the shop inhabited
by Roger Chaundeler in the High-street, in the comer opposite the church
of the Holy Trinity, next the tenement of Richard Cobyndon, and the rent,
with reversion, of the shop held by John Hynebest, next a tenement of the
Augustinian convent at Bristol, and the rent, with reversion, of a tenement
in Merschstret, inhabited by Edmund Beauflour, next the tenement of
Thomas Graunt, and a yearly rent from a tenement on the Key, inhabited
by John Roper ; to have and to hold the said possessions until he has been
promoted to an ecclesiastical benefice, when they are to remain to testator's
son Walter and his lawful heirs. To servant Joan Asscheworthy, for her
life, the shop held by John Hunteley in Cokynrewe, also two marks of
yearly rent from the tenement of Thomas Sutton in Cornestret, and the rent
of a tenement in Wynchestret, next the tenement of Roger Dyar ; the said
property to go afterwards to son Walter and his heirs. To servant John
Raulyn, for his life, a shop in Lewynesmede in which Thomas Screven dwelt.
The tenement inhabited by Hugh Plommer, and the one inhabited by Henx
Goldsmyth, and the reversion of the tenement given to Joan Asscheworthy
for her life in Bradstret, next the tenement of the prior of Henton, also the
reversion of twelve shops in Gropelane "inf portam Alwardi," granted to
William Couley for his life, to be sold, and the money distributed "in
forma p'missa ; " also reversion of tenement in Knyfmestret and of yearly
rent from the tenement of Yvo Fluyt in Brodemede, given to the aforesaid
Joan Asscheworthy, to be sold in like manner. To my son Richard, for hia
life only, three shillings of yearly rent issuing from the shops buUt by
David Seys. To sou Walter 100 marks, also a gold ring "quo solebam
sigUlare," a hom, &c. To John Knygton (sic) my chaplam £20, a sUver
charger, &c. Legacies to the blind and lame, to WUliam Couley and Simon
Olyver. Certam household goods to be divided into three parts, one share
together with 100 marks, to wife Isabel. If the said Walter shaU marry
without the executors' consent, he is to have none of the moveable goods
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Notes of Bristol AA'ills. 21
of Frompton for testator's soul and his benefactors. Celebrations also for
the soul of John Wyseman of Coscombe. To John Champeney £3 on con
dition that he asks for nothing more from the executors. Richard Adekyn
is to serve Sir John Knyghton, WUliam Couley, John Raulyn, and Nawdyn.
To Robert Dudbroke is left the remainder of the term of the apprenticeship
of John Thomas. Residue of goods to be divided into four parts, one for
the blind, lame, &c., the second for the marriage of poor young women and
the support of widows, the third for mending roads and hridges, and other
works of piety in the province of Canterbury, the fourth for the four men
dicant religious orders of Bristol and other places within the said province.
To Sir John Cook chaplain and Nawdyn 40 shillings apiece. Sir John
Knyghton chaplain, Walter son of Roger Frompton, William Couley, and
Robert Dudbroke, executors. Witnessed by Sir John Walter, William
Couley, John Raulyn, Richard Cook, John Nawdyn, and others.
Proved in the parish church of St. Duiistan in London, Jan. 21st, 1388 ;
before the Mayor and Bailiffs of Bristol on Friday next before the feast of
the Purification of B.V.M., 12 Richard ii.
This will is also in the archiepiscopal library at Lambeth, Courteney,
227, 8. 32.— NIGEL CHEPSTOWE, burgess.
1383. April 23rd. To be buried in the church of the blessed Nicholas
of Bristol, under the campanile, near the place where the body of late wife
Joan rests. Legacies to the fabric, the vicar, Richard the clerk, and the
fraternity of the holy Cross in the crypt of the said church, to every chap
lain there, or serving in the chapel on the bridge of Bristol, to the fraternity
of the blessed Katharine in the church of the blessed Mary "ad portum
Bristoll," to that of the blessed Maiy on the bridge, for repairing the
bridges of Chepstow, Usk, and Caerleon, to the four orders of friai's m
Bristol, to the fabric of the church of Worcester, to Sir David Newnton,
to Maud Stevens for her marriage, to Elen my maid, to every prisoner in
Monkbridge, to the poor, to every decayed beggar m Bristol too feeble to
leave his bed. To son Robert £10 ; and half the price of my dwelling house
in liiistol to be divided between him and Edith my daughter, the other half
for masses and alms for the soul of my wife Joan and my own. To son John
the debt he owes for a cloth, also the debt of Henry Rirran formerly my
servant. The garden in the suburb of Bristol called Brodemede, to be sold
for pious uses ; and as daughter Edith wishes to give ten marks for it, she
ia to be preferred to all other persons in the purchase. Sir David Newnton
and son Robert executors.
I'roved before John Barell, clerk, Nov. 30th, 1387 ; at the GuUdhaU on
Friday next after the feast of the Purification of B. V.M., 12 Richard u.
33.— THOMAS CHAPELEYN.
1 388. Monday next before the feast of Agapitus. To be buried withui
the western entrance of St. Stephen's church in Bristol. Towards glazing
one of the windows vjs. viijd., on condition that the procurators of that
church .arc willing that testator should be buried in that place : the same
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22 Notes op Brlstol Wills.
burial shaU serve at the four altars of the same church in honor of the
elevation of the Body of Christ. Legacies to son WUliam and daughter
Isabel, to each chaplain attending the funeral rites, to the fabric of the
mother church of Worcester, to Sir Philip Hoke, to Sir Richard Egger
chaplam, to Richard Chapeleyne my brother, and John Chapeleyne my
godson, to Agnes Brewer ; residue to wife Maud. If son AViUiam and
daughter Isabel should both die under age, the money bequeathed to them
to be divided between the poor and a chaplain who is to celebrate ?)J-o anima.
Wife Maud, John Chapeleyn, and Peter atte Wode to be executors. Richard
Egger overseer. The aforesaid John and Peter to have for then- pains those
sums of money which they owe.
Proved in the parish church of St. Ewen of Bristol, Oct. 1st, 1388 ; at
the GuUdhaU on Monday next after the feast " Cathedr' sc'i Petri," 12
Richard ii. 34.— RICHARD DERNEFORD.
1388. Jan. 26th. To be buried hi the cemetery of holy Cross Temple
of Bristol. Legacies to the vicar and each chaplain celebrating in that
church, and the two clerks. To wife Alice and her unborn infant, a white
cloth not yet completely finished. To servant Edward an article of clothing—
vna' sloppa' — of Irish cloth. Legacies to servant Philip, to Robert Make-
atese, to sons John and Stephen, and daughter Joan, who is left to the
keeping of Stephen Plastrer. One "chayne" of cloth, and one "doseyn"
of russet to be sold for funeral expenses and payment of debts. Residue to
wife Alice ; she, and Stephen Plastrer, and Robert Makeatese, executors.
Proved in the parish church of Redcliff, Feb. 23rd, 1388 ; at the GuUd
hall on Wednesday in the second week of Lent, 12 Richard ii.
35.— WALTER MICHELL, burgess.
1388. On the day of St. Valentine Martyr. To be buried in the church
of St. Stephen of Bristol. Legacies to each chaplain celebrating there, to
Richard the clerk, and Richard the suflFragan of that church, in which a
chaplain is to celebrate for a year after testator's decease ; to the mother
church of Worcester, to John Glise " co'morant' in flForest," to sons Robert,
John, and Richard MicheU. Son Thomas MicheU and wife Isabel to be
executors. Memorandum — the said Walter Michel! bequeathed xxj". xiij».
iiij*. to each of his sons Robert, John, and Richard, as was declared before
John Viell, Mayor of Bristol, ' ' in plena Cur'. "
Proved in the parish church of St. Augustine the Less of Bristol, April
24th, 1389 ; at the GuUdhall on Monday next after the feast of the Lord's
Ascension, 12 Richard ii. 36.— KATHARINE CALF.
1389. May 21st. — " licenciata p' Henricu' Calf maritum men'." To be
buried in the church of St. Werburgh of Bristol, in the chapel of the
blessed Mary. Legacies to the poor and for masses, to servants Joan Jacob,
Joan Sparewe, and Joan Saundres, to former servants Alice Cartcre and
Katharine Perell, to kinswoman Edith, wife of Adam TaiUour. To my
executors the reversion of messuA,ges and lands in the town and suburb of
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Baldewynstret, one in Bastestret, another on the bridge of Avon ; reversion
of a curtilage in Mersshstret, and of a grange and croft " in la Redelond ; "
which property husband Hem-y Calf holds for his life ; also reversion of all
property in the town and suburb, purchased by John Spicer, father of
testatrix, of Walter Broun and Thomas Mynty, chaplains, and left to her by
will, the same to be sold, and the money expended in masses, &c., pro
anima. To the said Henry Calf, for his life, a half share in all messuages,
lands, tenements, rents, &c., with reversions, in the town and suburb, on
the death of my brother Robert Newmaystre, for which half Thomas Lyonns
and his wife Margaret received of my husband and me £50 for seisin
— " anteq'm possemus h're s'si'am." The aforesaid half share to go, after the
death of the said Henry, to sister Margaret and her heirs for ever. The
said Henry Calf, and John Warwyke, rector of St. Werburgh's in Bristol, to
be executors. Proved in the parish church of St. Ewen, June 21st, 1389 ; at the Guild
hall on Monday next after the feast of the Translation of St. Thomas Martyr,
13 Richard u. 37.— SIMON HALEWEY, burgess.
1389. June 12th. To be buried in the church of the Friars Preachers of
Bristol, before the image of the blessed Mary. Legacies to the fabric of that
church, and every friar of the house, to each other order of mendicant friars
in Bristol, to the fabric of All Saints' church, and to the vicar and clerk
thereof, to the prior of the Kalendaries, and every chaplain "ad exequias
meas venienf ," to the fabric of the church of St. Peter. On the day of
burial, four torches to burn about testator's body, and 40 shillings for the
needy poor. To wife Margery £40 of silver, and her chamber, &c. To son
John house property in Worschupstret, for his life, to be afterwards sold,
and two chaplains to celebrate as long as the money lasts, one in All Saints'
church, and the other in St. Peter's aforesaid. To Thomas Halewey with
Joan my daughter £30, six silver spoons, a silver girdle, &o. To brother
Thomas Halewey, to Richard Halewey, to servant Elen, to John Hachet,
Joan Strete, and Richard atte Feiradon. To daughter Joan Brayne " vnu'
Ciphum men' voc' Note.'' All the debts of William Brid forgiven. Philip
Excestre and Thomas Halewey executors. Son John may, if he should desire,
purchase the aforesaid property, and pay £10 less than any one else might
wish to give.
Proved in the parish church of St. Ewen of Bristol, June 18th, 1389 ;
at the GuUdhall on Monday next after the feast of St. Margaret Virgin, 13
Richard ii. 38.— HUGH LE HUNT, burgess.
1389. Monday next after the feast of the Annunciation of B.V.M. To
be buried in the chapel of the blessed Mary in the church of St. Werburgh
of Bristol, by former wife Cristina, and under the same stone. Legacies to
the fabric, and Sir John Warwyke rector of that church, to each order of
mendicant friars of the town, to the fabric, and Sir Thomas rector of St.
Ewen's, the water-bearing clerk (aquebaiulo), and the fraternity of St. John
Baptist in the same church, to Richard Portingale, to Richard son of tes
tator's wife Katharine, to Simon Olyver. To wife Katharine all lands,
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24 Notes ok Bristol Wills.
afterwards to son John ; if he should die s.p., the said property to be sold,
one half of the money for the church work of St. AVerburgh, the other for
masses, &c., pro anima. To the said John £20, also swords, poleaxes, bows
and arrows, four gold rings, &c. ; wife Katharine to be his guardian, and to
have the residue of goods. She and Simon Olyver executors.
Proved in the church of St. Ewen oi Bristol, July 18th, 1389 ; at the
GuUdhaU on Friday next before the feast of St. Michael Archangel, 13
Richard ii. 39.— JOHN RIPER.
1389. Sept. 14th. To be buried in the church of the Friars Preachers of
Bristol. Legacies to the prior and each friar of that house, and to my three
sons. Executors to have the keeping of sons Robert and Adam and their
effects during their minority (name of third son not given). To kinsman
Richard articles of clothing, including a pair of scarlet hosen ; to kinswoman
Mariot 40 shillings ; to wife Maud 60 ounces of sUver vessels, and all interest
in the messuage held of the prior of St. James of Bristol, in Wynchestret,
between testator's property and that of William Somerwell. Dwelling house
and six adjoining shops in that street, to be sold for the payment of debts,
and provision for wife Maud. Nicholas Wareyn, John Bailly, otherwise
called Tibbys, of Bedmynstre, and John Richardys, executors ; Simon
Olyver, overseer.
Proved in the church of St. Ewen of Bristol, Oct. 1st, 1389 ; at the
Guildhall on Monday next after the feast of All Saints, 13 Richard ii.
40.— JOHN SWELL.
1389. May 5th. To be buried m the church of the Holy Trmity of
Bristol, before the altar of St. Katharine. Legacies to the rector of that
church, the parish clerk, and each chaplain celebrating there "die obitus
mei," and to friars who shall say Dirige and .mass, which they are to do
in their own houses, — "in suis pp'is domibz & non veniant ad mansionem
meam nee ad eocl'iam vbi sepulf fue'." To the said altar of St. Katharine,
after the death of wife Margaret, a chalice "cum toto apparatu," also
" vnam picta' tabulam ; " and a breviary to that church. Cloth of russet
to be laid over my body, and given, after burial, to the poor and needy pro
anima. Eight poor people to have russet cloaks and carry four torches and
four round tapers, " & non portef plus de lumine c'ca corpus meu'." To
the fabric of St. Ewen's of Bristol 20 shillings ; for mending the roads near
Bristol £5. Legacies to poor people holding houses, and other needy people,
having wives and children, in and near the town, and certain men who have
lost their goods "p' auenturam ; " to the marriage of poor maidens, to
Robert and Joan Dedbroke, to Coueley, to former servant Alice, to Joan
Waleys, Thomas Blount, John Spyne, WiUiam Wilteschire, to my chaplain
Sir Richard, to servants Walter and Philip, to Bydowe, and Hykedon.
" Jfm lego omibz Wynhalyers de Bristoll x^." To John son of Joan wife of
Stephen Ferrour of Glastonbury, also to John son of Stephen Ferrour and
Joan his wife. To the Commonalty of the town of Bristol £5. To Richard
Inhyne and John Chiltenham barber, £5 apiece, if they will administer.
To Maud Coueley, Nawdyn, John Rawlyn, Thomas Passemer, Sir WiUiam,
chaplain, celebrating at St. Ewen's, John Hamnie, John Cameleiuh and
the mother church of Worcester. To unmarried daughter Alice an'l her

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heirs, a tenement in Smalstret held by John Toftrang ; if she should die
s.p., wife Margaret to have it for her life, to be afterwards sold, and the
money given to the poor. To the said Margaret, for her life, the rent and
services paid by William Solers and Agues his wife for a tenement in the
suburb of Bristol, in Knyfsmythstret, in the corner, as one goes towards
Gropelane ; also two shops annexed to that tenement : to be dealt with,
after her death, in the above-written manner ; also to the said Margaret, a
garden in the suburb, in Puthay, to go, after her death, to daughter Alice.
A chaplain to celebrate for ten years on the altar of St. Katharine in the
church of the Holy Trinity of Bristol. Wife Margaret, Richard Inhyne,
Thomas Blount, and John Chiltenham, executors.
Proved before John Barell, clerk, &c., Sept. 30th 1389 ; before the
Mayor and BaUiflFs on Monday next after the feast of Philip and James
Apostles, 13 Richard ii.
41.— WALTER STODELEY, burgess.
1387. Monday, Sept. 2nd, To be buried in the church of St. Laurence
of Bristol, before the altar of the blessed Mary. Legacies to the rector of
that church, and Sir William, the rector's kinsman, to the clerk, and each
chaplain celebrating there, to the four orders of friars of Bristol, to the
hospitals of St. Mary Magdalene and St. Bartholomew, to every poor man
and woman in the hospital of St. John Baptist, of Bristol, to the almshouse
"in la langrewe," to the fabric of the churches of St. Ewen, St. Augustine,
St. Michael, All Saints, and St. James, of Bristol, to the sustentation of the
bridges of Chepstow and Newport in Wales, to the sustentation and repair
of the bridge of Tewkesbury, for mending the common way between Pontley
and the park of Harefeld, as one goes towards Gloucester. To wife Elen, for
her life, a tenement in Knyfsmythstrete, and three shops in Gropelane ;
which tenement and shops were lately bought of John Canynges and Joan
his wife. If she should marry again, son John and his heirs to come into
possession. If the said John should die s.p., the property to be sold for the
benefit of the poor and other works of charity. To the Same John, my
interest in the shop which John Bury, chaplain, and I bought of Joan for-
merley wife of Hugh Leyg'ue, in the suburb of Bristol, in Temple-street, also
a tenement in the suburb "in vico vocaf Redeclyuestret," lately purchased
of John Coton, also a cellar, &o., in the cemetery of St. Stephen of Bristol,
lately purchased of John Champenes of Pennesford and Alice his wife. To
the same John £100, two brass pots, &c., and a girdle which John Seymour
bequeathed to me. John Stephenys to be guardian of the said John and his
effects during minority. Legacies to sister Alice, Thomas my son and his
mother Maud, to Walter Davy, John Wolf "webbe," Anketill Moygne,
Edith Colet, to each of my god-children, to Simon Pert, and his three sons,
to the work of the Commonalty of Bristol, to infirm men and women " infra
Com' Bristoll," to the prisoners in Monkbridge bread and drink, to every
porter " p' Kayam" who formerly served testator, to the mother church of
Worcester, to each chaplain at the funeral and mass in the aforesaid church
of St. Laurence, to Walter son of Richard Carpenter, to friar John Dernef ord
of the order of Preachers, to the fabric of the chapel of the blessed Mary on
the bridge of Avon, to WUliam Norton, William Waleys, John Cobyndon,
Richard Portingale, John Austyn, Peryn, Alice Williams, Joan Cornyssh,

26 Notes op Bristol Wills.
Richard son of wife Elen, servant Agnes, Robert Greyuyle, Walter Seymour,
John Stephenys, and John Goos. Two honest and well reported chaplains
to have 80 marks, and celebrate divine offices for four years in the church of
St. Laurence of Bristol for the souls of testator, his former wife Joan, his
father and mother, John Seymour, &c. Wife Elen, who is to have the third
part of all eflFects, Walter Seymour, and John Stephenys, to be executors.
Proved in the parish church of St. Ewen of Bristol, April 6th, 1 390 ; at
the Guildhall on Monday next after the feast of Corpus Christi, 13 Richard
42.— BERNARD OBELEYB.
1389. Ides of March. — "p'ochus eccl'ie sc'e Crucis de Temple Bristoll."
To be buried in the cemetery of that church. Legacies to Sir WUliam the
vicar. Sir Henry parish chaplain, and the fabric of the bell of the same
church, to each chaplain and the two clerks there, to maid Beatrix, Walter
Taverner, William Stede, WUliam Asch, William Knyzt, sister Joan,
daughter Alice, John and Felix de Well'. To wife Agnes a tenement in the
parish of holy Cross, to be disposed of, after her death, for the benefit
of our souls. A tenement in the market, in the parish of St. PhUip of
Bristol, to be sold for the payment of debts. Residue to wife Agnes. She
and Peter atte Barugh to be executors.
Proved in the church of holy Cross Temple of Bristol, April 9th, 1390 ;
at the Guildhall on Thursday next after the feast of the Lord's Epiphany, 14
Richard ii.
43.— JOHN INHYNE, of St. Leonard's parish in Bristol.
1390. Day of St. Bartholomew Apostle. To be buried in the church of
St. Nicholas in the same town. Legacies to the mother church of Worcester,
to the fabric and vicar of the church of St. Leonard of Bristol, to the frater
nity of the holy Cross in the church of St. Nicholas "inle Crowde," to two
chaplains to celebrate pro anima, one in the church of St. Leonard, the
other in that of Sf. Nicholas. To wife Margery, for her life, tenements in
the town and suburb of Bristol, and lands in the fee. of Bedemynstre and
Knoll. All tenements situate "sup' la Were & in Berlane " to be sold for
payment of debts, and the remainder for the chaplains celebrating for our
souls. Adam Inhyne, if he should desire, may have all the said property
for £5 less than others oflFer. After the death of the said Margery, the tene
ments at RedeliflF, with aU lands in the aforesaid fee, to go to son John
and his heirs. If he should die s.p., the said property to be sold by the
procurators of the churches of St. Leonard, St. Nicholas, and St. Thomas
the Martyr, and the money given to pious uses. Wife Margery and Adam
Inhyne, executors.
Proved in the church of St. Ewen of Bristol, Dec. 8th, 1390 ; at the
GuUdhall on Friday next after the feast of St. Wolstan Bishop, 14 Richard
ii. 44.— ELIAS SPELLY, burgess.
1390. Jan. 13th. To be buried in the church of the blessed Mary of
Kingswood. Legacies to the vicar and fabric of St. Leonard's in Bristol, to
each chaplain coming "ad exequias meas," to the cathedral church of
Worcester, to the abbot and convent and every monk at Kingswood the

Notes op Bristol Wills. 27
four orders of friars of Bristol, the poor in the hospital of St. Bartholomew
of Bristol, the fabric of the house of St. Mary Magdalene there, the fabric
of the houses of Friars Preachers and Friars Minors in the city of Wor
cester, the fabric of the house of St. Mary Magdalene there, and Elen
Spelly — "d'ne Blene Spelly sorori eiusd'm domus," to poor and very needy
churches, to John Ombersey (Ombersley) monk of Evesham, to my most
needy kinsfolk, to every godchild in the street "vocaf Baldewynstr'," to all
sick people lying in their beds, and unable to help themselves, in the town
and suburb of Bristol, to the fabric of a certain bridge between Calne and
"Chiriell," for the making and mending of causeways about Bristol and
elsewhere, and mending the " Cawsey de Bedmynstre," to ten maidens, and
the daughter of Henry Spelly, for their marriage. Two chaplains to celebrate
in the said church of St. Leonard for twenty years for my soul, and the souls
of my father and mother, &c., and have £200. To Thomas Norton, burgess
of Bristol, a tenement called " le Niewynne " in the town of Bristol, in the
High-street, also the corner tenement in Smalstrete inhabited by John Sely,
and the comer tenement at the end of the bridge of Avon, as one goes
towards Toukerstret, purchased of William Combe, and lately held by
John Luk, also a shop next the said tenement lately purchased of the
said William Combe, and now held by John Gyna, turner, also four shops
Ui the suburb of Bristol in Temple-street, between property of John Yong
and Sir Thomas Broke, knt., also two tenements in Temple-street held by
Henry Stokmer and Jolm Archor, between property of the procurators of
the Temple church, also shops in Berlane m the same parish of Temple, also
a messuage in Baldewynstret between the tenement of Henry Spelly and
that which John Poculchurche holds of testator, which messuage was lately
held by WUliam Salesbury, also three shops in the same street, between the
said tenement held by John Pooulchurch and the shops of Joan Brompton,
also a messuage in the same street, between the tenement of Richard
Braillys and testator's dwelling house, also tenements in the street of St.
Nicholas in Bristol, and a hall and shop in Gropelane, held by Richard
Frere, and a shop there held by John Mamfras, also a tenement in Lewynes
mede inhabited by Richard Stephenys, and the rent received from a tenement
of Roger Spert in the street of the blessed Mary "de fforo ; " the said
Thomas Norton, his heirs and assigns, to pay yearly to Agnes, testator's
wife, 20 pounds of silver. Legacies to the said Agnes, to John Pooulchurch,
Philip Excestre, and his dau. Agnes, Philip Kyngton, William Hogekyn, to
all testator's servants and maids, to each master of " Wynehaliers " in
Bristol, to each porter " vocaf sakberer " in the town, and each other porter
about the Key and the Back. To Elias son of Philip Excestre two shops in
in the suburb of Bristol, opposite the Cross, in Baldwynstreet ; if the said
Elias should die s.p., the property is to remam to Alice, daughter of the said
Philip ; if the said Elias and Alice should die under age, the said Philip
and his wife Margaret to have it for their life, and Thomas Norton, his heirs
and assigns, to possess afterwards. The aforesaid Philip Excestre to have
the keeping of the aforesaid Elias, Alice, and Agnes, with the property
be(iueathed to them, according to the custom of the town. To John Pocul-
church and his wife Amy, and their heirs, the tenement in Baldewynstrete
now inhabited by them, with a shop " post' ius m vico sc'i Nich'i." If the
said John and Amy should die s.p., Thomas Norton, his heirs and assigns, to

28 Notes op Bristol Wills.
have the said property. To Henry son of Roger Specheley, and his hehs,
the rents and services paid to testator by Juliana Southwode for a tenement
on ;the Back of Avon, with reversion of the same ; which property was
lately purchased of Isabel Arthur. To the same Thomas Norton aU the
other lands, &c., in the town and suburb of Bristol, also aU my ship " vocaf
la George." To Thomas Norton, son of the said Thomas, aU my lands,
tenements, rents, &c., in the city and suburb of AA''orcester, the same Thomas
to provide a chaplain to celebrate pro anima in the chapel of St. Oswald at
Worcester. Residue of goods to be disposed of by executors, Thomas Norton,
PhUip Excestre, and John Poculchurch.
Proved before John Chewe, clerk, sequestrator general and commissary
for the Bishop of Worcester, Feb. 2nd, 1390 ; before the Mayor and BaUiflFs
on Thursday next after the feast of the Purification of B. V. M. , 1 4 Richard ii.
The registers of the Bishops of Worcester state that a WUliam Spelly
was ordained a secular deacon in the parish church of Chipping Campden,
Dec. 18th, 1406, on a title from the hospital of St. Oswald, by the city of
Worcester. Elias Spelly's will is also registered at Somerset House, in Bovs,
8, where May 22nd, 1391, is given as the date of probate. It is foUowed, in
the Orphan Book, by a deed in which Alan son and heir of Robert de Wring-
ton formerly burgess of Bristol, grants and confirms to Sir Robert Broforde
and others, chaplains, all his lands, tenements, &c., in the said town and
suburb, the deed being dated at Bristol Oct. 20th, 14 Richard ii., and wit
nessed by Elias Spelly, then Mayor, Thomas atte Hay, Sheriff, Robert
Dudbroke and John Selwode, BaiUffs, Thomas Baupyne (sic), Thomas Knap,
WUliam Frome, and many others. Which deed is followed by what purports
to be a wUl made by Walter Derby, burgess of Bristol, on Monday in the
feast of St. Silvester Pope, 1386. All his lands, tenements, rents, &c., are
bequeathed to John Stephenes, Thomas Colston, and Nicholas le Clerk. No
witnesses are named, and there is no record of probate. A fuller copy of
the document occurs in the Library at Lambeth, in Courteney, 230 ; and the
names of WiUiam Canynges, John Sloo, Simon and John Olyver, John
Candaver, John SomervUle, and Walter Cogan are there given as witnesses.
In .he note of proof, dated 1389, Colston's name is spelt Colston. In the
margin is written—" Probacio dci' testamenti ac reprobaeio probac'ois habif
circa illud et falser' codicill' eid' testamento annex'."
45.— WILLIAM FILBERD, burgess.
1391. April 15th. To be buried in the chapel of St. Thomas of Bristol
'•ante altam Crucem." Legacies to Sir Richard Leonns parish chaplain of
that chapel, and all the clerks and chaplains there ; to the fabric thereof 30
shUlings, and a mazer bowl oaUed Godezere ; to the fabric of the church of
Redcliff, and Sir Henry Netherhaven perpetual vicar thereof, to the alms
houses of Langrewe and Templestrete, to the abbot and convent of St.
Augustine, to Roger the brother, Alice the servant, and John at Glastonbury,
son of testator, to Robert Cleyvile and Walter Martyn, co-executors with
wife Alice, who is to have residue of goods and the term of 30 years granted
to testator by John Staunford, burgess of Bristol, in the house inhabited by
John Frere in St. Thomas's street ; the remainder of the term to revert
after the death of Alice, to the said John Staunford, who makes oath that!
provided seven of the 30 years then remain, he or his representatives will

Notes of Bristol Wills. 29
pay a chaplain of good and honest conversation 100 shillings to celebrate for
one year in the aforesaid chapel, and on that agreement he is enrolled in the
great missal of the high altar of that chapel, the procurators thereof, namely,
Thomas Hay and AVilliam White, as also testator and his wife and execu
tors, and Sir Richard Leonns, priest (p'b'ro) of the diocese of London, with
others, being witnesses. In addition to this, a chaplain is to celebrate in the
said chapel for two years, or two chaplains for one year, and to have £10.
Proved in St. Mary's chapel by the close of Wells cathedral. May 8th,
1391, and before the Mayor and Bailiffs of Bristol on Monday next after the
feast of the Lord's Ascension, 15 Richard ii.
46.— ALAN WRYNGTON.
1392. Sunday next before the feast of Philip and James Apostles. To
be buried in the chapel of the blessed Mary next the church of holy Cross
Temple of Bristol. Legacies to the work of that chapel and of the church of
St John in Bristol, to the rector of the latter, to the fabric of Worcester
cathedral; to servant John Basset a life interest in lands and tenements "iuxta
les Barres voc' la Redelond." All the charitable works ordered by testator
in a certain schedule — Cedula — written " de manu Thome Hendy " to be ful
filled and performed. Sir Richard Peautrer, Sir John Blake, and all the other
feoffees of the gift of lands, rents, tenements, &c. , in the town and suburb of
Bristol, to sell the same according to the arrangement and promise of Thomas
Knap of Bristol and Simon Olyver ; the money to be expended on solemn
masses and other pious uses. Executors to be . Henry Wyvelescombe, Sir
William Broun " de Bromezerd iuxta Herford," Philip Excestre, John
Sutton son of Thomas Sutton, and John ChUtenham barber.
Proved, with codicil annexed, before John Chewe, clerk, <S'c., May 6th,
1 392 ; before the Mayor and Bailiffs on Monday next after the feast of St.
Laurence, 16 Richard ii.
47.— RALPH COLNE, of Bristol. In the margin Colly s.
1391. Feb. 20th. To be buried in the parish church of the Holy Trinity
of Bristol before the altar of the blessed Mary. Bequeaths a silver bowl to
be made into a thurible for that church, and vi^ viii^ yearly for 20 years out
of the rent of the house held of testator by William atte Lane, that two
tapers may be burned on Sundays and feast-days before the image of the
blessed Mary in the church aforesaid. Legacies to each chaplain and the clerk
of that church. To wife Elen for her life that part of the messuage in Wynche
stret inhabited by testator, and the house held by WUliam atte Lane ;
the said messuage to be sold, and the money, after payment of debts, to be
divided into 3 equal parts, one for the making of a bell " tenorem h'entemad
alias Campanas," another for the maintenance of a chaplain, and the third
for the work of the said church ; part of the messuage being reserved for
wife Elen as bequeathed above. Testator's lawful heirs are to possess his
burgage in "seint Mariestret " in Bridgwater which John Leye used to
hold, and the other held by Nicholas Marler in Lenestrete (?) in the same town.
If the said heirs should die, that property is to be sold and the money ex
pended on the work of the church of St. Andrew at Stokecursy, Half of
the burgage outside the western gate of Bridgwater, which Nicholas Croute
used to hold, to be sold for the maintenance of a chaplain at the altar of the

30 Notes op Bristol Wills.
blessed Mai-y of Bridgwater pi-o anima. The other half of the burgage in
that town, which Nicholas Mai-ler holds of testator, and testator holds of the
house of St. John of Eston, to revert to the said house for ever for the
support of the needy poor there. Residue of goods to wife and chUdreu.
She, Richaid Sadeler, and John Tanner executors.
Proved before John Chewe, sequestrator general, &c., July 19th, 1392 ;
before the Mayor and BaUiffs on Monday next after the feast of St. James
Apostle, 16 Richard ii.
48.— ROBERT SAUNDRES, burgess.
1391. June 15th. To be buried in tlie cemetery of the church of holy
Cross Temple of Bristol opposite the southern cross there. Legacies to the
vicar, the chaplains, and the two clerks of that church, to kinswoman Isabel,
and wife's dau. Cristina. To wife Alice, for her life, his dwelling-house
with curtilage and drymg-room adjoining in Temple-street, on condition that
she remains sole and chaste ; if she does not, and in the event of her death
during the lifetime of AA'illiam testator's son, the said AA'Uliam to possess for
his life ; the property to be afterwards sold pro anima ; also to him, for his
life, the tenement now held by John Norton tucker adjoinmg this property
in the same street ; to be sold for the like purpose. The yeai-ly rent issuing
from the tenement possessed and inhabited by AA'illiam Norton m the suburb
of Bristol, to be similarly dealt with immediately after testator's death. To
son AA'illiam and his heh-s and assigns, a tenement in the same street, held
by John Caunterbury and liis wife Joan for their life, between one of Sir
Thomas Brook knt. and that of AA'illiam Norton. Residue of goods to bo
equally divided between wife Alice and son AVilliam. The aforesaid William
Norton to be guardian of the latter and of his legacies until he ai'rive ' ' ad
plenam etatem suam," finding security before the Mayor of Bristol according
to the custom of the town, and actmg as co-executor with the said \Villiain.
Proved before Ralph Canon, clerk, &c., July 5th, 1391; before the Mayor
and BaUiffs on Monday next after the feast of the Assumption of B.V.M.,
16 Richard ii. 49.— WILLIAM SPAYNELL, burgess.
1391. Oct. 4th—" corpus men' f re." Legacies to the rector of the pai-ish
church of St. Stephen of Bristol, and to each order of mendicant friars in
that town, to kinsmen Nicholas Rawe and Nicholas AA'igan, to the two
daughters of Dayowe Brathelyn, and to Dayowe hunself, if alive, to the
poor, to my two maids, to old John AVynne of the balinger ; to wife Soneta
100 marks and a fourth part of my bark (bargea), to son Mark a similai-
bequest, to son Richard a fourth part of the same bark, one half of my
balmger, and 100 marks " de auro." My "place" beyond the Avon at
Bristol, of the yearly value of 6 marks, to be sold pro anima. Residue of
goods for pious uses, my debts being first wholly paid. AVife and two sons
to be executors, and to have 100 mai-ks in salt, tliven under my seal at
Lyepe in Spain.
Proved m the church of St. Stephen of Bristol before John Chewe,
commissary of the Bishop of AVorcester, Dec. 2nd, 1391, and also before John
Wyke rector of the said church, and Simon Uphulle bachelor of laws, repre
senting the Archbishop of Canterbury, March 10th m the year aforesaid.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 31
50. -AMY WESTON.
1392. Monday next before the feast of the Nativity of the blessed
Mary. "Ego Amicia vxor Joh'is Weston Baker." To be buried in the
cemetery of the blessed Mary of Redcliff. Legacies to the vicar there, to
each priest celebrating in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr and present
at the funeral rites, and each of the three clerks. Articles of clothing to
Joan Burgeys, to the wife of Nicholas Tiperton, and Joan Bole. To John
my husband, for his life, a tenement in the suburb of Bristol "sup' la
Were," to be afterwards sold, and the money distributed in masses and alms
for the benefit of the souls of Thomas Bristelton and Julian his wife, their
¦dau. Amy, and John my husband after his departure "ab hac luce," our
progenitors, all our benefactors, and all the faithful dead. Residue of goods
to the said John. He and John Yong clerk to be executors.
Proved before Thomas Polton, clerk, commissary general of the Bishop
of Bath and Wells, in the church of St. Cuthbert of Wells, Sept. 21st,
1392 ; before the Mayor and Bailiffs of Bristol on Monday next after the
feast of St. Matthew Apostle and Evangelist, 16 Richard ii.
51.— WILLIAM WALEYS, draper and burgess.
1392. Thursday in the feast of the Decollation of St. John Baptist. To
be buried in the church of holy Cross Temple of Bristol. Legacies to the
work of that church, the vicar, each chaplain, and the two clerks serving
therein, to Sir WUliam Burton chaplain, to sons Walter and Richard, and
daughters Agnes and Joan. If all the said children should die under age,
the money bequeathed to them was to be distributed " in pijs elemosinis "
for their souls and testator's. Legacies to servants William Stoke, Richard
Woderoue, Nicholas Bougham, Edith, Margaret, Alice, Isabel, and Petron
illa ; to Thomas Blount, John Heth, John Delyn the elder, and John Delyn
my apprentice. For funeral expenses £40. Residue to wife Alice. She,
Richard Inhyne, and Thomas Blount, executors.
Proved in the parish church of Redcliff, Oct. 1st., 1392 ; before the
Mayor and BaUiffs on Monday next before the feast of the Conception
of B.V.M., 16 Richard i. 52.— JOHN ROPER.
1390. May 5th.— " filius AA'ill'i Rop' qnond'm burgens vUl' Bristoll, moram
f hens ante pypam in suburbio Bristoll sup' Kayam." To be buried in the
church of the Friars Mhiors of Bristol, if happening to die in the said town
or suburb. Legacies to the four orders of mendicant friars there, to the
rector of St. Stephen's, Bristol, for tithes forgotten and not forgotten, to the
mother church of AA'orcester. To wife Julian, for her life, a yearly rent
with reversion of the tenement inhabited by John Donster "smyth " in the
suburb of Bristol in Cristemastret, also six shops, with garden behind, on
St. Michael's hiU, bought by testator of Master Roger White, formerly rector
of St. Stephen's, Bristol, and the garden, bought of Sir Henry Fayreford
chaplain, " iacens ex alia p'te diet' shopar' sup' diet' montem," and the void
place on the same hUl, bought of the said Henry, opposite the miU " voc'
Gauntysmyll," to go, after her death, to Richard Panys and his wife Alice,
testator's dau., and theh lawful heirs. The six shops with garden aforesaid
to go to Margaret dau. of the said Richard and Alice, and her lawful heirs ;

32 Notes of Bristol Wills.
if she should die s.p., remainder to her brother WUliam Panys ; to the said
Margaret a ghdle which had been testator's mother's—" zonam M'ris diet'
Joh'is Rop' meUorem." The aforesaid garden and void place, bought of the
said Sir Henry, to go to John Panys son of the said Richard and Alice.
Residue to wife Julian. She and the said Richard to be executors. "Jfm
lego flSrmam q'm h'eo de d'no Rege de ten' (tenementis) cu' p'tin' que fuer'
WUl'i Roper p'ris diet' Joh'is Rop' dco' Ric'o Panys soluend' debit' mea."
Proved before John Chewe, clerk, &c., Nov. 14th, 1392 ; before the
Mayor and BaUiffs on Monday next after the feast of the Lord's Epiphany,
16 Richard ii. 53.— THOMAS ATTE HAY, burgess.
1393. March 27th. To be buried in the chapel of St. Thomas the Martyr
of Bristol, where my daughters are buried. Legacies to the fabric, the vicar,
and the three clerks of that chapel. Sir David Walsch, chaplain, to cele
brate there pro anima for four years, and to have £21 6s. 8d. , and my best
gown " de Baudekyn ; " and a chaplain to celebrate in the church of Stoke-
Giffard for two years, and have £10. The funeral rites to be attended by
twenty-two chaplains. Legacies to the mother church of Wells, to my
sister Alice, Thomas Goode, John Palmer in the market, WUliam Hurdeman,
Henry Branktre, John Pay, tucker, to whom a gown " de Motley," John Scot
in the market, servants Robert Russell, John Person, Thomas Clerk, and
Thomas Cooke, who is also testator's apprentice, and whose legacy is
bequeathed on condition of faithfully keeping his agreement. Forty shillings
to be distributed among poor weavers and fullers holding houses and having
wives and families. For mending roads between the towns of Bristol and
Gloucester, and between Bristol and Almondesbury, £20. For the poor and
feeble in the country and in town £10. To wife Julian, my horse, a sUver
girdle, all the utensUs of my house, and one halt of all effects ; the other
half to be disposed of by the executors pro anima. To the same Julian a
tenement in Brodemede inhabited by William Tanner, also four shops in the
suburb of Bristol, opposite the cemetery of St. James, two shops in the
town " iuxta le Newyate," my dwelling-house in the suburb in Touker-
strete, and my state in those three shops, &c., in Bradstrete, by the
GuUdhall, except the last ten years of my term " quibz (sic) lego Maiori &
Co'itati vUr Bristoll." All the said possessions to be eventually sold for
the benefit of my soul, my wife Julian's, &c. To Elen Oseborue, for her
life, a shop in Brodemede "iuxf reddif Capellor' Eborard le ffrensch."
To John my brother, for his life, a shop in the suburb " iuxta Templeyate."
Wife Julian, John Palmer in the market, and WUliam Hurdeman to be
executors. Proved before John Lynton, commissary general of the Archbishop of
Canterbury, in the chapel of St. Thomas of Bristol, diocese of Bath and
AVeUs, AprU 3rd, 1393 ; before the Mayor and BaUiffs on Monday next after
the feast of Corpus Christi, 16 Richard il
This wUl is also registered in Bous, 9.
54. -JOHN FREWEYN, burgess.
1393. May 12th. To be buried in the parish church of St. Ewen of
Bristol, before the altar of St. Katharine, "iuxf vx'em meam." To the

Notes op Bristol AA'ills 33
fabric of that church xUjs. uijd., and a chest worth that sum to put vest
ments in. Legacies to the rector and clerk thereof, to the fabric of
AVorcester cathedral, to Sh- Robert Gloucestre chaplain, to each order of
mendicant friars at Bristol, to dau. Margaret, sister Amy, and Alice, kins
woman and servant. Twenty shUlings sterling to be distributed in bread
on the day of burial. A chaplain to celebrate in the above-named church
for testator's soul and the souls of his parents and all the faithful dead.
Half of his unbequeathed goods to wife Joan, also four yards of cloth
" blod' color'," a bowl of "Mazer" bound with silver, with a foot, one
cow, &c. She, Sir Thomas the aforesaid rector, and WUliam atte Lane,
executors. Proved before Richard AA'inchecombe, clerk, sequestrator general for
the Bishop of Worcester, May 26th, 1393 ; before the Mayor and BaUiffs
on AA'ednesday next before the feast of St. PetronUla Virgin, 16 Richard ii.
55.— ROBERT GARDENER.
1392. Jan. 8th. My soul to God and body to the earth. Legacies to the
cathedral church of AA'^orcester, to John rector of St. Stephen's in Bristol,
and the fabric of that church, on condition that there be no objection to
testator's burial therein ; to son John, who, together with his goods, untU he
have discretion, is to be in the keeping of John Bannebury of Bristol ; to
brother WiUiam and uncle AA''illiam, to dau. CeoUy, to servants AVUliam
Brent, WUUam Brook, and Agnes Huchons, Joh'i Chepstowe famul' mee, to
Agnes wife, Elizabeth daughter, and Hugh son of John Dere, to WUliam
Cook, John Englissh, and Maud his wife, Thomas BaUlebien, Cristina Grove,
Thomas Wyncley iaUor, Alice WUliams, Sir AA'Uliam Kerdyf chaplain, John
Spray, John Hadecome, David Ewyas chaplain; to John Martell for his
support at school ; to the four orders of mendicant friars of Bristol. To
son Robert and his lawful heirs two tenements with three adjoining shops
in Fisschemelane, occupied by John LyteU tailor and Reginald Hoper : it
he should die s.p., son John and his heirs to possess. To James Myagh, my
apprentice, five marks, when he shall come to the end of his term ; son
Robert to have the said James in the mean time. David Codde, my chap
lain, to celebrate pro anima for four years, and have a yearly salary of ten
marks. Residue of goods to be distributed for the benefit of testator's soul
and the souls of his parents and friends. Executors to be John Stanschawe,
John Bannebury, John Bryt, and WiUiam Gardyner ; the first three to have
£30 divided between them.
Proved before Richard AA'ynchecombe, clerk, &c., Jan. 27th, 1392 ; before
the Mayor and Bailiffs on Monday next before the feast of St. Barnabas
Apostle, 16 Richard U.
56.— HENRY LONDON.
1391. Sept. 24th. To be buried " vbi deus disposu'it. " All debts to be
whoUy paid. A censer to be made for the church of Holy Trinity of Bristol,
for which 100 shillings are bequeathed. The fourth part of a ship "voc'
Cristofer de Bristoll " to be sold, and 40 shiUings of the price to go towards
making the said censer, it the said 100 will not suflSce ; executors James
Cokkys and John ChUtenham barber to dispose of what remains, and find
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34 Notes of Bristol AA'ills.
a, fit chaplain to celebrate in the aforesaid church of Holy Trhiity at the
altar of St. Mary. Legacies to each chaplain and the clerk of that church,
and each chaplain celebrating in St. Ewen's of Bristol, to Peret Taverner,
to servant John, to unmarried daughters Alice and Maud, to John ChUten
ham barber, to Simon Olyver, if he will see that the will be fulfilled, and
to the Mayor of Bristol on the same condition. If either Alice or Maud
should die before marriage, executors to dispose of the bequest pro anima.
Twenty shUlings to be equally divided among the four orders of mendicant
friars of Bristol, for the celebration of four trentals — trintaV miss.' All my
term in the lands, built and not built on, in the town of Bristol in Tour-
strete, to be sold " plus offerenti," preference being given to the. aforesaid
James Cokkys ; wife Agnes to have the third part of the money and certain
household goods. Residue to his daughters.
Proved before Richard Wynchecombe, clerk, &c., June 21st, 1393;
before the Mayor and Bailiffs on Monday next after the feast of St. Alban,
17 Richard u. 57.— WILLIAM BEKESWELL, burgess.
1392. Saturday next after the feast of St. Martin Bishop. To be buried
m the crypt of St. Nicholas of Bristol. Legacies to the fabrics of that
church and crypt, and to the vicar, the chaplains, and the two clerks there ;
to AA'alter Bekeswell my brother, to the mending of 'the common way in
Chippenameslane and of that near Calne, to each order of mendicant friars
of Bristol, to Agnes Loue. Three dozen pairs of new shoes for poor needy
people on the day of burial. To servant AHce a mazer caUed hwte, and a
small sUver cup senrmg for my shop. To wife Alice, for her life, a tenement
in the surburb of Bristol on the Back of Avon, between a tenement of
Richard Spicer's chantry and Thomas GUmyn's tenement ; to be afterwards
sold for providing celebrations pro anima in the crypt of St. Nicholas afore
said, for mending roads where most needful, and other works of charity.
AVife Alice, Adam Pykenham, and Thomas Hendy, executors ; to the last
two 20 shiUings apiece.
Proved before Richard AA'ynchecomb, clerk, &c., Jan. 27th, 1392;
before the Mayor and BaUifis on Monday next after the feast of the Nativity
of St. John Baptist, 17 Richard ii.
58.— AVILLIAM SOMERWELL, burgess.
1392. Dec. 6th. To be buried in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr of
Bristol. Legacies to the work or profit of that church, to the vicar, the
deacon, sub-deacon, suffragan, and each chaplain celebrating therein ; to the
house of the Friars Preachers, to celebrate pro anima; and friar John Sher
borne of that order, to the Augustinian Friars, and William Lyndraper
friar of that house, to the Minors and Carmelites, to friar AValter Loryng,
to Margaret and the other servants. To son John £20 ; GUbert Joos to
have the keeping and governing of hhn and the money durmg his mmority.
To Richard Pynch and John Ulage 100 shUlings apiece, on condition that
they serve my wif e weU and faithfully during their term. For burial, the
poor, &c., £40 sterlmg. To GUbert Joos a jasper bedecked with silver-
vnu Jesp fallerat argent'~^d 40 shUlings sterling. To wife Cassaaidra,

Notes of Bristol Wills. 35
for her life, tenements and mansion houses ; to be afterwards sold for the
benefit of our souls and of all the faithful dead ; also all my "vtensil' lib'e &
quiete." She, Thomas Prestbury (to whom 100 shUlings), and Gilbert Joos,
executors. Thomas Colston to help them, and have 40 shUlings. Sir
William Sydbury chaplain to be their overseer, and have £4 sterling.
Witnessed by WiUiam White, Thomas Goode, John Frere, Sir John Olyver,
and others.Proved in London March 16th, 1,392 ; before the Mayor and Bailiffs at
Bristol on Thursday next before the feast of St. Margaret Vh-gin, 17
Richard U.
This wUl is also registered in Bous, 9.
59.— RICHARD BYDDESTON.
1393. AprU 26th. To be buried in the cemetery of the church of holy
Cross Temple of Bristol. Legacies to that church, to William Burton
chaplain, and each of the other chaplains celebrating there, to servants John
Coke and John TaiUour ; to servant John Ruddoc a short gown of divers
colors " vz de rub' colore & sendry." To Maud Barstaple 3 ells of red
woollen cloth to make her a gown. Residue of goods to son John. William
Berford vicar of the church aforesaid and William Burton chaplain to be
executors ; the former to have the keeping of the said John ; but in case of
his death before the goods have been expended on the said John, " quod
absit," the guardianship is to be undertaken by William Burton chaplain
aforesaid. If John should die before coming to man's estate, the goods are
to remain for the benefit of our souls.
Proved before Thoinas Polton, clerk, &c., in the chapel of B.V.M., by
the close at Wells, July 1st, 1393 ; before the Mayor and Bailiffs at Bristol
on Thursday next before the feast of St. Margaret Virgin, 17 Richard ii.
60.— HENRY WYVELESCOMBE.
1393. April 1 8th. To be buried in the church of holy Cross Temple of
Bristol, before the altar of St. James, or wheresoever it shall please God.
To the use of that church two pairs of vestments, with a chalice, a missal,
and other appurtenances, already in the church, in a chest before the altar
of St. James, to serve at that altar. Masses to be celebrated " infra diem
exit' mei & diem sepulture mee," if it may be, or within eight days after.
The poor to have bread on the day of burial. The vicar of that church or
his parish chaplain to pray for my soul and the, souls of Clarice my wife and
AValter Kebbe on Sundays "in Pulpito." Legacies to the vicar, the chap
lains, the deacon, and sub-deacon, to the four orders of friars of Bristol, to
the prior and convent of Witham, to William Champion, formerly my
servant, dwelling at Hereford, to Master Simon Sydenham and his sister
Joan Sydenham, to my (female) ser\'ant who is called Ismay (?), to servants
Juliana Riche, Juliana Broke, William Palmer, and Matthew Dorset, to
William Norton, Nicholas Knyght, the sisters of St. Mary Magdalene of
Bristol, each of my godchildren, and the Commonalty of the town of Bristol.
To my apprentice William Knyght 10 shillings and the term of his appren
ticeship. To a chaplain to celebrate for one year before the aforesaid altar
of St James, for my soul, and the souls of John and Gunnilda (?) my
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Notes of Bristol AVills.

parents, and Clarice my wife, &c., 100 shUlmgs. To Sh Thomas Frenssh
chaplam 20 shillings and my psalter in the chest aforesaid. To Henry
Sydenham my silver seal with a cham. Executors to seU two large furnaces,
and distribute the money for the good of the souls of AA''alter and Thomas
Kebbe, and the souls "quibz ip'i tenebantur " and aU the faithful dead.
Executors also to sell for pious purposes, the soul of John Wycombe being
mentioned, those shops " m vico Templi" between the shops of John
Badecok and what was formerly the shop of AA'Uliam Hendy, extendmg from
the said street m front to the Temple cemetery behind. To Henry son of
Richard Sydenham and his lawful heirs the tenement inhabited by testator
in the same street, bought of John Woderoue, John Prysehton and Alex
ander Moys, situate between what were formerly the tenements of John
Fraunceys and Henry Babbecary, and extending from the said street in
front to the Avon behind. If the said Henry should die s.p., remainder to
his brother Simon Sydenham, and in default of issue, rem. to then- sister
Joan and her heirs. If she should die s.p., the property to be sold ; £20 of
the price to the Commonalty of Bristol, and the rest for pious purposes.
John Slape to have the said tenement "adfirmam" at a reasonable rent.
To Sir Henry Inet, chaplain, my book called Orologiiim sapiencie and 20
shillings of sUver. To Richard Inhyne twelve new silver spoons and my
new saddle and bridle. To John Slape a furnace standing in my kitchen,
with all wooden vessels for brewing, and bcxviij^ of his debt of x^'. iiij^
To Geoffrey Hole four pieces of lead ' ' vocaf p'sse " for dyehig cloth.
William Norton, Richard Inhyne, and Henry Sydenham, executors.
Proved before Master Thomas Polton, commissary general of the Bishop
of Bath and WeUs, Aug. 19th, 1393 ; before the Mayor and BaUiffs on
Monday next after the feast of the Nativity of B.V.M,, 17 Richard u.
61.— WILLIAM HERVY.
1393. Jan. 10th. To be buried in the cemetery of the church of holy
Cross Temple "si in Bristoll decessero." Legacies to the fabric of that
church, to the abbots and convents of Sherborne, Milton, Cerne, and Abbotes-
bury, to the prior of St. John of Wells and his brethren, to the prioress and
convent of Mynchenberugh, to the prior and convent of Staverdene (?), to
the four orders of friars of Bristol, to WUliam Gate " de Langebridie in
Cors'," John Shnborn of Cerne, AViUiam AVinterborne of Bristol, and WUliam
Mason of A\'eUs. To John Middelton and his heirs, after the decease of
testator and wife, a, tenement with garden in Tempulstrete, between the
tenement of AViUiam Winterborne and that of John Tanner. Residue of
goods to wife Joan. She and John de Middelton to be executors.
Proved before Thomas Polton, clerk, &c., August 28th, 1394 ; before
the Mayor and Bailiffs on Monday next after the feast of the Nativity of
B.V.M., 18 Richard u.
62. -JOHN BEKET, of co. Somerset.
1392. Saturday in the feast of the Conversion of Paul Apostle. To be
buried in the monastic abbey of the blessed Mary of Keynsham. Legacies to
the abbot and convent of that monastery, the vicars of Keynsham and Comp-
tondando. Sir Richard chaplam of St. Anne, Richard Champeneys, John

Notes of Britsol Wills. 37
Wyke late my servant, the fabrics of the churches of Farnburgh and Markes-
bury, the parish chaplain and the clerk at the latter place, the poor of St.
Bartholomew's hospital beyond Frome gate at Bristol, my servant John
Galon, and Sir Richard Okeley, canon of Keynsham. To wife Maud 100
marks, which are in the keeping of Sir Thomas Broke knt. To son John
Beket 100 marks, also in the keeping of the said Thomas, to provide a
chaplain to celebrate pro anima tor seven years. To the said John and his
heirs and assigns, all my lands, tenements, rents, reversions, &c., in the
town and suburb of Bristol. To Maud wife of the aforesaid John Beket and
to her children 40 marks. To Sir John Babestoke the bed in which I have
lain in my sickness, &c. Executors to be John rector of " Northyate Bathon,"
Richard Sutton, and Richard Clerk of Pensford : to the first two 40 shillings
apiece. Proved before Master Thomas Polton, clerk, &o., at Wells, Dec. 23rd,
1393 ; before the Mayor and Bailiffs at Bristol on Monday next before the
feast of St. Hilary, 17 Richard ii.
63.— JOHN WYNCHESTRE, tanner and burgess.
1394. Wednesday in the feast of the Annunciation of the blessed Mary.
To be buried in the parish church of St. James of Bristol, before the altar of
St. Thomas the Martyr "quod de nouo fieri feci." Legacies to the prior of
that place, to each monk accustomed to celebrate there, to the parish chap
lain and parish clerk, to the mother church of Worcester, to the poor, and
each order of mendicant friars at Bristol. Twelve pounds of wax to burn
about my body on the day of burial. To wife Isabel, for her life, the tenement
inhabited by testator in Lewynesmede ; remainder to kinswoman Maud
Yerdesleigh and her heirs and assigns ; also to Isabel my state of three shops
which I built " in la Brodemede " on land purchased by me of the abbot and
convent of Tewkesbury, and a tenement with shop, &c. , in Lewynesmede,
held of me by John Stephenys webbe ; to be sold, after her decease, for pious
purposes. To Thomas Piers, late servant, property in Brodemede, to be
held by hhn, his wife, and one son for their lives. John Arthur, late servant
and apprentice, his wife, and son, and John Heryng, wife, and son, to hold
other property in like manner ; the money raised by the sale of which
possessions to be employed pro anima. Residue of goods, after payment of
debts, to wife Isabel. Executors to be John Stone and Stephen Reve, to
each of whom 40 shUlings.
Proved in the parish church of St. James of Bristol, April 3rd, 1394.
Testator added a codicil March 27th, 1394, bequeathing to John Stone,
burgess of Bristol, property in the street called " le Brodemede," between
land held by testator of the prior of St. James of the said town, and the void
land held by John Brewer, and extending from the aforesaid street in front
to the land of John Devenysch behind. Which codicil was exhibited before
Richard Wynchecombe, clerk, &c., in the church of All Saints of Bristol,
May 8th, 1394.
Proved before the Mayor and Bailiffs on Monday next after the feast of
Peter and Paul Apostles, 18 Richard ii.

38 Notes of Bristol Wills.
64.— AVILLIAM TEMPLE, of Bristol.
1393. Nov. 25th. To be buried in the cemetery of holy Cross Temple.
Legacies to all the priests celebrating in that church and the one oflficiating
at the bm-ial, to the orders of friars, to friar " W. AVroxale," to servant
John, to William, son of Th. Carpenter, to the four children of Richard
AA'hite of Keynesham, to godson William of Kyngeswode, to daughters AUce
and Agnes. To my apprentice a broad axe, otherwise chipaxe, and a
" poUax" which " Daud smyth " made, also two augers, &c. Executors to
receive the rents of the two tenements inhabited by AA'alter Turke and
Richard Chaloner for twelve years after my decease, during which term a
payment to be made to Sir Walter Brynyng chaplain ; the said tenements
to be afterwards possessed by the Master of the hospital of St. John Baptist
in Redeclyuepytt, and his successors for ever. Nicholas Taillor and Richard
White to be executors, and dispose of goods " p' sal' aie' mee."
Proved before T. Polton, clerk, &c., Dec. 4th, 1393 ; before the Mayor
and Bailiffs on Monday next after the feast of St. James Apostle, 18 Richard
ii. 65.— MARGERY WALES. In one part of the wiU Walees.
1390. Thursday in the feast of the Translation of St. Thomas Martyr.
Testatrix describes herself as wife of Master Nicholas Wales, Mason, and
dau. and heir formerly of Master Thomas Cook. To be buried in the
monastic church of St. Augustine by Bristol. Legacies to St. Mary of
" AViroestre," to the Friars Preachers, the Minors, and Carmelites of Bristol,
to Walter Cogan, to servant Thomas Barri, and to the poor. Two shillings
for bell-tolling in the aforesaid monastery. Ten shUlings to be laid out in
bread, ale, &c., on the day of burial. To husband Nicholas and his heirs
and assigns, a tenement with two shops in Horstret on the south, and five
shops on the north side of the same street, also residue of goods. He and
Walter Cogan executors.
Proved before John Barell, clerk, &c., Oct. 14th, 1390 ; before the
Mayor, Sheriff, Bailiffs and Chamberlains, on Monday next before the feast
of the Assumption of B.V.M., 19 Richard ii.
66.-^OHN HUNTE.
1388. Wednesday in the feast of St. Kalixtus Pope. To be buried m
the church of All Saints of Bristol, before the altar of the holy Cross.
Legacies to the fabric of that church, Sir William parish chaplain, and every
other chaplain, and Richard the clerk there, to the fabric of the church of
St. Peter of Bristol, to Walter Wotton, to the mother church of AA'orcester.
To son John four entire beds &c., and to him and dau. Katharine "vasa
mea stanguea " in equal portions ; to the said dau. six entire beds, and ten
marks of sUver ; she and the said marks to be in the keeping of James
Bokebynder untU she come to full age. If she should die, her bequests to
be distributed for the benefit of my soul, and that of wife Cristma, &c. To
John Savage a bed wherein I have lain for the last two weeks. To the
aforesaid church of All Saints, my third best coverlet to lie before the high
altar. Residue of goods to be sold for pious purposes. James Bokebynder
and John Saverey executors, to each of whom vj^ viij<l.
Proved before John BareU, clerk, &c., Nov. 28th, 1388; before the
Mayor, &c., on Monday next after the feast of the Assumpton of B.V.M.,
19 Richard ii.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 39
67.— HENRY CALF, burgess.
1394. May 26th. My soul to Divine mercy, and body to be buried in
St. Werburgh's of Bristol, or in the church of St. Michael of Chipping
Torrington, if I shall happen to die there. Legacies to the rector of St.
Werburgh's as well for my own forgotten tithes as for those of John Gode-
reste, spicer, to the six priests and two clerks serving therein ; for making
an altar ' ' ad claudend' vestiariam " in the chapel of St. Mary there ; to the
four orders of friars of Bristol for the celebration of forty trentals in their
churches for my soul, and that of the said John and his wife Alice and dau.
Katharine, to the poor lying and abiding in the church of St. Bartholomew
in Bristol, and those in the hospitals of Langrewe and St. John Baptist in
the suburb, and St. Laurence by Bristol, and at Bryztbowe, and the poor
and decrepit in the town and suburb ; to the sisters of St. Mary Magdalene
serving God in the suburb, to the abbot and convent of St. Augustine of
Bristol for the work of the campanile, to the prior and monks of St. James
of Bristol for the glazing of a window in their church, to the master and
brethren of St. Mark of Bristol, to the work of the church of the blessed
Mary of Redcliff, to the procurators of St. Ewen's of Bristol, for the renova
tion of the roof of that church, to Alice dau. of William Rede, late my
servant, for her marriage, to John son of the said William, to help him at
school, to kinsman John Torrynton, and godson Henry, son of Richard Bris,
for the same purpose ; to Elen wife of Adam TaiUour, kinswoman of the
aforesaid John Gotereste fsicj, to Thomas Wyngtley, tailor, and Roger Bore ;
to servants Richard Bloundel, and Richard Austyn, son of Robert Niwe-
maistre, kin to my late wife Katharine ; to servant Edith, to her marriage ;
to late servants Robert Wyot, Roger Russell, John Wilkyns, WUliam West-
ley, and Alice Carter, wife of Richard Brys ; to Richard son of Henry
Cobyndon, and John son of Hugh Hounte. All my lands, tenements, &c.,
once the property of the aforesaid John Goterest and his dau. Katharine,
late my wife, are made over to John Candever for a certain sum, remaining
in his hands, that he may pay and distribute all the legacies aforesaid ; to
him 100 shUlings. Of the residue four pence to each chaplain taking part
in the obsequies, namely, placebo, dirige, and mass, two pence to each clerk,
and a penny to every poor person attending ; 100 men to be clothed in cloth
of russet or white ; 20 marks to be expended on the day of burial in bread,
ale, wine, cheese, and flesh. To wife Katharine all silver cups, spoons, &c.,
and all the store in my dwelling-house in Bristol, so that she claim no part
of my real and personal property in Chipping Torrington, co. Devon. She,
Roger Russell, and Sir Richard Boilon, chaplain, to be executors, and dispose
of the residue for the benefit of my soul, and the souls of the said John and
Katharine, and all the faithful dead. John Candever to enfeoff the execu
tors in all lands, tenements, &c., according to an indenture between him
and testator. Brother Richard Wocestre, prior of St, James of Bristol, to
be overseer. Proved before Master John Wyke, bachelor of decrees, rector of St.
Stephen's, Bristol, in that church, behig deputed by John Lynton, com
missary general of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Jan. 13th, 1394 ; before
the Mayor, and others, on Monday next before the feast of St. Bartholomew,
19 Richard ii.

40 Notes of Bristol AA'ills.
68,— JOHN AVATTIS. In the margm Wattys.
1393. Saturday next before the feast of the Nativity of St. John Baptist.
To be buried in the chapel of the blessed Mary within the church of the
Carmelites of Bristol, on the south side. Legacies to the said order, to my
dau. Joan, and her dau. AUce, to Alice servant of John Canynges, and Amy
dau. of the same. To wife Joan the rent of two messuages and five adjoin
ing shops in the suburb of Bristol in Knyfsmythstret, between Frome gate
and the tenement inhabited by Nicholas AA'"arreyn, extending from the
aforesaid street in front " vsq' ad le Portwalle " behind ; with reversion of
half the aforesaid messuages, shops, &c., to be held by her and her heirs
and assigns. A fit chaplain to celebrate pro anima for four years. Residue
of goods, after payment of debts, to wife Joan. She, John Prisshton, and
AVilliam Bierden, executors.
Proved before Richard Wynchecombe, clerk, &c., in the parish church
of All Samts of Bristol, Oct. 11th, 1393 ; before the Mayor, and others, on
Monday next before the feast of St. Giles Abbot, 19 Richard ii.
69.— WILLIAM BRACI, burgess.
1395 (1394?). Wednesday before the feast of St. Matthias Apostle.
My soul to Almighty God, the blessed Mary, and the company of all the
saints, and body to be buried in the church of St. Stephen of Bristol.
Legacies to the fabric of that church for making bells, to every priest who
has no benefice therein, to the suflFragan, to the mother church of Worcester.
To 100 poor people a penny apiece. To dau. Agnes ten marks sterling,
half a dozen silver spoons, a bed, a chest " de spruyce," a posnet, &c.
To my sister and her son, to Nicholas Hokere, John Saundre, John Wellys,
Thomas Scherman, and servant Robert Bury. Wife Maud to have the
residue and be executrix.
Proved in the church of St. Ewen of Bristol, July 6th, 1395, before
John Chewe, clerk, sequestrator general for the Prior of Worcester cathe
dral, the see being vacant ; before the Mayor, and others, on Monday next
after the feast of St. Giles Abbot, 19 Richard ii.
70. -JOHN REDE, burgess.
1394. Tuesday next after the feast of St. Benedict Abbot. To be
buried in the cemetery of St. Augustine of Bristol. Legacies to Worcester
cathedral, to divers chaplains to celebrate pro anima on the day of burial,
to poor people of the town of Bristol lying in their beds, to each priest
celebrating in the church of St. Leonard of Bristol. To John son of Thomas
Sutton of Bristol, and his heirs, a tenement with shops, &c., in Oldecome
street in the said town held by John Sherp, also a garden opposite the
Friars Preachers, in the suburb, held by the said John Sutton, and two
tenements in the said suburb in Baldewynstret, and two in Lewynesmede,
and one in Redeclyuestret, and a garden in that street, extending from the
land of the abbot and convent of St. Augustine of Bristol in front to the
bank of Avon behind, and all my other lands, tenements, rents, services,
and reversions in the said town and suburb. The said John to be executor,
and have the residue of goods.

Notes op Bristol AA'ills. 41
Proved before the sequestrator general for the diocese of AA'orcester,
AprU 3rd, 1394 (1395 ?) ; before the Mayor, and others, on Monday next
before the feast of the Nativity of the blessed Mary, 19 Richard ii.
71.— AA'ALTER FROilPTON.
1395. April 2nd.—" fiU' Waif i flfrompton nup' b' viU' Br.' " To be
buried in the church of St. John of Bristol. Legacies to the rector thereof,
and each order of mendicant friars at Bristol. To sen-ant John Bemelee a
cup " numcup' a Note.'' All goods to be divided for the benefit of my soul,
my wife Joan's, &c. All lands, tenements, rents, and services in Bristol to
be di\-ided for the said Joan and my children. Nicholas AA'areyn and John
Sloo, executors. John Knyghton, clerk, overseer.
Proved before AValter Rooke, sequestrator general for the Archbishop
of Canterbury, April 6th, 1395 ; before the Mayor, and others, on Monday
next after the feast of the Nativity of the blessed Mary, 19 Richard u.
72.— JOAN STOKE.
1393. May 20th. "Ego Johanna ReHcta Joh'is Stoke quondam burgens'
viUe Bristoll." To be buried in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr, by
John Stoke, my late husband. Twenty pounds of wax to be made into
eight tapers, four of which are to be about my body " in exequijs meis &
in Missa in Crastino,'' namely, one at the head — ad captid, — another at the
feet, and two on either side, and four to stand above the breast ; also six
torches, to be disposed of and divided pro anima. Four pounds of sUver
for clothing the bearers of the said torches, and other people near of kin
to me. Legacies to the vicar of the church aforesaid, to 100 of the poor
who keep their beds, to servant Robert Hyne, to Thomas Backe. To
Richard Barbor the 20 shillings bequeathed in the wiU of John Stoke late
my husband. Executors to seU those two acres of meadow lying next
Bedmynstre. To John son of Henry Spicer, son of Stephen Spicer, formerly
burgess of Bristol, the tenement caUed Ropfelde in High-street, Bristol.
¦If the said John should die s.p., remainder to Alice his sister; in case of
her death s.p., rem. to my nearer kin. To the said John and AUce a tene
ment in Comstret, Bristol ; their father Henry to have the keeping of them
for 24 years. Executors to coUect the money due from Sir Thomas Arthur
knt. for rent of the manor of "Nyee," unpaid for eleven years past, he
being bound to pay me five marks yearly. The messuage inhabited by John
Barth in Catepulstret, Bristol, in the parish of St. Stephen, to be sold pro
anima. To dau. Isabel, wife of Sir Thomas Arthur, knt., the best cup
¦with cover, "qui ciphus vocaf Chalice coppe." To dau. AUce, -wife of
John called lord of Kenne, the second best. To son Henry the third best
sUver cup, six sUver spoons, a bed "cum Capeto & \tio quelto," &c. To
Agnes, ¦wife of AVilliam Canynges, a sUver cup wherein the image of St.
John Ls engraved, with the cover of the same. Son Henry Spicer to be
executor. Then foUows a note, dated Sept. 17th, 1395, to the effect that Henry
Spicer, burgess of the city of London, son of testatrix, refused to act ; and
Sir Thomas Arthur knt. was appointed to administer.

42 Notes of Bristol Wills.
Proved before William Frome, Mayor, John Stephenys, Sheriff, and John
Prischton and John Castell, BaUiffs and Chamberlains, on Monday next after
the feast of the Exaltation of the holy Cross, 19 Richard u.
73.— WILLIAM FROST, boucher and burgess.
1391. Wednesday in the vigil of the Exaltation of the holy Cross. To
be buried in the church of the Apostles Peter and Paul of Bristol, "coram
Ec'a Cruce." A thousand masses to be celebrated pro anima. To wife
Margaret, for her lite, my dwelling-house in Bristol in Worschipstret, by
St. Edith's well, also a cottage with lands and meadows within the hundred
of Barton "extra portam Laffardi;" all which porperty to go, after her
decease, to dau. Margaret and her lawful issue; if she should die s.p., it is
to be sold for pious uses, for the benefit of my soul, the souls of my wives,
our chUdren, &c. Residue to wife Margaret. She, Richard Crokker, and
•John Baath, mason, to be executors.
Proved before John Chewe, clerk, sequestrator general for the Bishop of
AVorcester, September 23rd, 1391 ; before the Mayor and Bailiffs on Monday
next before the feast of St. Kalixtus Pope, 19 Richard ii.
74.— ROBERT MAY. In the margin John May, " Coke."
1395. Aug. 29th. To be buried in the church of AU Saints of Bristol.
Legacies to the fabric, vicar, and clerk of that church. To each order of
mendicant friars in Bristol, 30 pence for a trental to be sung for my soul ; to
my mother Alice, and 'sons Richard and Walter. Residue to wife Agnes.
She and Nicholas Churchey to be executors.
Proved before Thomas Wybbe, clerk, sequestrator general for the Bishop
of Worcester, Oct. 4th, 1395 ; before the Mayor, Sheriff, and BaiUffs on
Monday next before the feast of All Saints, 19 Richard ii.
75. -JOAN SEYS, daughter of John Seys, glazier.
1395. Oct. 3rd. To be buried in the chapel of St. Mary in the parish
church of St. Augustine of Bristol. Legacies to the vicar and fabric of that
church, in which a chaplain or chaplains are to celebrate pro anima ; lands,
tenements, &c., in the town and suburb of Bristol to be sold for that purpose.'
For funeral expenses on the days (sic) of my burial 40 shUlings. All my
lands, tenements, rents, &c., in the town of Taunton, co. Somerset, to be
sold pro anima. To Alice Bawdon a bed, that is to say, a coverlet with
tester of green and yellow, also "J lUod' Toga" and a furred hood.
Executors to be Richard Ledbury and Thomas atte Mede, to each of whom
iij^ iujd. Proved m the church of St. Augustine the Less, Nov. Uth, 1395 ; before
the Mayor, and others, on Monday next after the feast of St. Martin Bishop,
19 Richard ii. 76.— JOHN WYKE, merchant.
1393. July 15th. To be buried in the chapel of the blessed Mary in the
chuich of St. Stephen, Bristol, "iux' sepulcr' Ed'i Beauflo'," to whose son,
John, xl^ Legacies to the rector, the fabric, and Sh John Modeford parish
chaplain of that church, to the clerk there for bell-toUing, and the suffragan
for the cross, to Richard Egger and John Steph', chaplams, to David Cod
and John Foul, priests, to the mother church of Worcester, to each chaplain

Notes of Bristol Wills. 43
coming to the obsequies on the day of my burial, namely to placebo, dirige,
and mass, to every chaplain in Bristol celebrating immediately after my
decease. To the poor on the day of burial £3 in bread. For cloth and
shoes for the poor and needy 120 shillings. To each order of mendicant
friars, and to friar John Derneford of the order of Friars Preachers of
Bristol, to John Ley, tailor, John AVyke, Anketill Moyne, Andrew Anketill,
Richard de le Beche of Berwyke, to my spiritual son John Tipet, to Marion
Brynt servant, and Robert Brynt her brother ; to the poor lying in the house
of St. Bartholomew 10 shillings, according to the disposing of John Thomas
chaplain there ; to each leper house in Bristol, to the house called Langrewe,
to the poor house opposite the church of the Augustinian Friars, to the poor
lying in the church of St. John beyond the Avon at Bristol, to the needy in
the prison called Monkebrig, to Thomas Pedmore of Worcester, to Richard
Reve, Margaret Stoke, Ismaeta Devenysch, Margaret Greuell, Mariota, John
Faunt, Perot, Godeyer skinner, and his wife, to Wygan, Sara Skynner,
Virly dwelling beyond Avon, Stapulton beyond Avon, and Alice Piers,
widow, of Bristol. For mending the roads 40 shillings. Residue to be
disposed of pro anima,. Richard Panes, Sir David Cod, and Sir John Don,
executors, to each of whom 100 shillings.
Proved before Walter Roke, sequestrator general for the Archbishop of
Canterbury, Aug. 20th, 1395 ; before the Mayor on Monday next after the
feast of St. Clement Pope, 19 Richard ii.
77.— RICHARD ASCH, merchant.
1395. Monday in the vigil of the Exaltation of the holy Cross. To be
buried in the church of St. Laurence of Bristol before the altar of the Holy
Trinity. To the fabric of that church for my said place xiij^. iiijd. A fit
chaplain to celebrate there for one year after my decease. To each order of
mendicant friars of Bristol ij^. vj d. To wife Rose, for her life, my state in
all those cellars, shops, and solars opposite the church of St. John of Bristol,
beginning in the corner which WUiam Shephurd holds of me, and reaching
to the tenement of John Knyzton chaplain ; to go, after her death, to John
Hervy and his wife Cecily. Also to wife Rose a garden, with the pool, at
Irischmede, formerly the property of Alan de Wryngton ; to go, after her
death, to William Poulet and his heirs and assigns. All other lands, tene
ments, &c., bought by me in the town and suburb of Bristol, to remain to
the said Rose for her life, and afterwards, to be sold for pious uses for the
benefit of our souls. To Richard Panys and Geoffrey Barbour £3 apiece :
they, wife Rose, and John Hervy to be executors.
Proved before the ecclesiastical authorities Nov. 8th, 1395 ; afterwards
before the Mayor. 78.— THOMAS HALLE.
1395. Wednesday next after the feast of St. Matthew Apostle. To be
buried in the crypt of St. John Baptist of Bristol. Legacies to that church
and the rector. A chaplain to celebrate therein pro anima for two years,
and have £10. To each order of mendicant friars of Bristol ijs. vj^. Legacies
also to my brother Robert and servant Margaret. Executors to be Cristina
my wife and Thomas Drynkewater. To the latter 20 shillings, if he wUl
undertake admmistration : if not, Richard Halle is to be an executor, and
have that sum.

44 Notes of Bristol Wills.
Exhibited in the church of Redcliff Nov. 8th, 1395, and proved before
the Mayor on Monday next after the feast of St. Andrew Apostle, 19 Richard
ii. 79. —JOHN ROWBERWE, burgess. In the margin Bowboi-we.
1395. Sept. 16th. To be buried in the cemetery of the blessed Mary of
Redcliff. To wife Margaret and her heirs and assigns a tenement in Redcliff-
street, between a tenement of John Castell, inhabited by John Lenam, and
the lane leading to the Avon, also all my goods within the said tenement.
To dau. Alice and her heirs two shops on Redcliff hill, between the tenement
of Walter Newcomb and that of Jolm Hame ; also a tenement in Temple-
street, between the rent of the abbot of Keynsham and the tenement of
Thomas Broke. To Robert Lemenstour, and his lawful heirs, two shops
"sup' le Were," between the tenement of William Stiel " crokker" and the
rent of St. Bartholomew. If Robert should die s.p., the said two shops
are to revert to me and my heirs for ever. William PoxhuU and Robert
Cadbury executors.
Proved before Ralph Canon, clerk, &c., in the chapel of B.V.M. by the
close at Wells, Dec. 13th, 1395 ; before the Mayor of Bristol on Monday
next after the feast of the Lord's Epiphany, 19 Richard ii.
80.— JOHN BROKE, burgess.
1395. Feb. 15th. To be buried in the cemetery of St. James of Bristol.
All the grain found in my tenement at Sutton and in the bam thereof to be
divided into three parts ; one to be expended on my burial, another for the
sowing of the land there, and the residue to be equally divided between
wife Maud and son William. A chaplain to celebrate pro anima for a whole
year, and to have 100 shUlings. Legacies to the rector and fabric of the
church of St. John of Bristol, and the prior of St. James there. To wife
Maud, for her life, the tenement in Gropelane, Bristol, in which she lives ;
the said tenement, with all the leaden vessels therein, to remain, after her
death, to son WUliam for his life ; to be sold afterwards, and the money
divided into five parts, four of which to the orders of friars at Bristol equally,
and the fifth for pious uses. To son WUliam a silver cup, also a mazer bound
with silver, with a sUver cover, and another mazer bound with silver, of
which the binding is somewhat broken. To dan. Isabel a silver cup.
Another silver cup, with a foot and cover of silver, to be sold for the
benefit of my soul and son Walter's. The mark which William Grene
hooper owes me to be expended pro anima. Residue to wife Maud. She,
the rector of St. John's aforesaid, Richard Hoper, and Thomas atte Hulle,
executors. Proved before Thomas Wybbe, clerk, &c., Feb. 22nd, 1395 ; before the
Mayor on Monday next before the feast of St. Gregory Pope, 19 Richard ii.
81.— AVILLIAM SAMPSON, son of Thoinas Sampson, of Bristol.
1395. Aug. 19th. To be buried in the cemetery of the blessed Mary of
Redcliff, by the tomb of my father. Legacies to the fabric of that church
and of the church of St. Thomas, to Sir William Kene chaplain, Cristina
More, Thomas Burgeys, John Burton the younger, Margery Lokyer, and

Notes of Bristol Wills. 45
Isabel Donster. To the chUdren and servant of WiUiam Wermynstre 8
marks. To my mother Joan 300 marks and residue of goods. She, John
Burton her husband, and the aforesaid Sir William Kene, executors.
Proved before Walter Roke, clerk, &c., m the church of St. Thomas of
Bristol, diocese of Bath, Sept. 30th, 1395 ; before the Mayor on Monday
next after the feast of St. Gregory Pope, 19 Richard u.
82.— JOHN TOSTRONG.
1396. Monday next after the feast of St. John Baptist. To be buried in
the choir of the church of the Friars Preachers. Legacies to the said friars
and the fabric of their church, to the Augustinians, Carmelites, and Minors,
to the vicar of St. Leonard's, to Thomas son of WUliam Wermystre, and Sir
John Don. To wife Agnes the halt of all my moveable goods. To Alice
Wermystre £20, and all my land and rent in the city and county of Waterford.
Henry Lane, who is enfeoffed in the said property conditionally for the
performance of my will, is to cause the aforesaid Alice to be enfeoffed in fee
simple for herself and her heirs and assigns for ever, holding the same of
the chief lords of that fee, &c. Residue of goods to Alice Wermystre. She,
and John Don, priest, executors.
Proved before Thomas Wybbe, clerk, &c., July 7th, 1396 ; before the
Mayor on Wednesday next after the feast of the Translation of St. Thomas
Martyr, 20 Richard ii.
The name John Toftrang occurs in will 40.
83.— ROBERT CAMMELL, otherwise Arnald, burgess.
1395. Wednesday next after the feast of St. Gregory. To be buried in
the crypt of the church of St. Nicholas, Bristol. Legacies to the fabric, the
vicar, and every chaplain there, to the church at Worcester, to each order of
mendicant friars at Bristol, to the church of St. Barnabas of Quenecammell,
to AVilliam Hobbes of Westcammell, John Baggewell of Estecammell, Isabel
Carter, WiUiam Fort, John Shephurd, Alice wife of Hugh Screven, and
Edith Donhede. For mending the road of Bisschupworthfeld £5. For
celebrations in the aforesaid church of St. Nicholas for four years £20. To
the poor 100 yards of woollen cloth ' ' de Bergony. " To Henry Fodyngdon, for
his life, a shop and garden at Elebrigge, near the land of St, John, held by
Philip Excestre, out of which the sum of eight pence to be paid yearly to the
chief lord of that fee ; the property to remain to my heirs after the said
Henry's decease. To dau. Joan £60 sterling and the third part of the
utensUs in my house. A sUver girdle to the blessed Mary of Redeclyve. To
wife Alice, for her lite, lands and tenements in the town and suburb of
Bristol ; remainder to dau. Joan and her lawful issue. If the said Joan
should die s.p., all the property to be sold : the fourth part of the money to
the fabric of the aforesaid church of St. Nicholas ; the rest to be distributed
for the good of my soul, wife Alice's, our parents, benefactors, &c. Residue
to wife Alice. She, John Mey, and John Donhede, executors. To the last
two, for their pains, xxvj**. viij<l. apiece.
Proved before Henry de Netheravene, vicar of the chapel of the blessed
Mary of Redeclyve, May 2nd, 1396 ; before the Mayor on Friday next before
the feast of St. Margaret Virgin, 20 Richard ii,

46 Notes of Bristol Wills.
84.— WILLIAM CARY, burgess.
1395. May 4th. To be buried in the cemetery of St. AVerburgh of Bristol.
Legacies to Sir John Warwyk the rector, to each chaplain accustomed to
celebrate there, and the clerk, to the mother church of Worcester, to each
order of mendicant friars of Bristol, to the sick poor in the hospital of St.
Bartholomew, to sei-vant Alice. Clothing of Welsh, russet for 13 very needy
poor people. To 13 other poor a pair of shoes apiece. Bread to be dis
tributed on the day of burial. To son John Cary £40, also one piece of
silver, &c. ; executors and Sir John Warwyke his godfather to have the
keeping and governance of him and his goods, and buy him a corrody in the
abbey of Keynsham, made secure to him under the seal both of the convent
and abbot, so that he shall have no lack of proper victuals. To the offspring
about -to be brought forth £10, it it live to lawful age, if not, wife Agnes to
have the money. To the same Agnes my dwelling-house in Bristol, in
Comestr,' and one parcel of meadow in the suburb "iuxta les flSodegates."
Remainder to her offspring, if it shall survive. A chaplain to have eight
marks, and celebrate for a year in the church of St. Werburgh for my soul
and the souls of Gervase Cari and his wife Julian. Executors to be wife
Agnes and Henry Roper, to whom xiij^ iiij*. if willing to undertake.
Proved before Thomas Wybb May 8th, 1396 : before the Mayor on
Monday next after the feast of St. James, 20 Richard ii.
85.— ALEXANDER MOYS, burgess.
1394. Friday next after the feast of St. Michael Archangel. To be
buried in the church of holy Cross Temple of Bristol. Legacies to the fra
ternity of the chapel of St. Katharine therein, to the vicar, the two clerks,
and the work of that church, to each priest celebrating there and taking
part in my funeral rites ; to Sir Henry, chaplain, to celehrate for my soul ;
to each order of mendicant friars in Bristol. To wife Sibil, for her life, my
dwelling-house in the suburb in Temple-street, between the tenement now
inhabited by John Wodeley and the tenement of Richard Inhyne, and
extending from the aforesaid street in front to the Avon behind ; remainder
to Henry Bokerell and Alice my dau., and their lawful issue. If they should
die s.p., the property to be sold, and the money expended on masses and
other charitable works. To the said Henry and Alice my messuage in
Temple-street between the shops of William Dyme and those of Master de
Templecombe, and extending from the aforesaid street in front to Lawdyche
behind ; which messuage I had by gift from Joan Elcok, dau. and heir of
Adam Dyme. Also to the said Henry and Alice, three shops, with dryhig-
room, a "place" of land, and curtilage adjoining, in the suburb of Bristol
"in vico sc'i Thome iuxta les Rekkes." To wife SibU, for her life, a shop
in the suburb in Redcliff-street, between what were formerly the shops of
John Bathe and the shop now held by John Coton ; remainder to my brother
Peter Touker for his life, to be sold afterwards, and the money applied as
above written. To the said Peter 20 shiUings. Residue to wife Sibil. She,
and Richard Inhyne, executors. To the latter xxvjs. viiji. if he will act.
Proved before Ralph Canon, clerk &c., Feb. 21st, 1395; before the
Mayor on Monday next after the feast of St. James, 20 Richard ii.

Notes on Bristol Wills. 47
86.— ELENA BARRY.
1396. June 5th. To be buried in the cemetery of St. Augustine the Less
of Bristol. Legacies to the vicar of that church for a trental of masses, and
to the fabric thereof, and the parish clerk ; to the mother church of Worces
ter, and to Joan Brewer. To William Clerk, mercer and burgess of Bristol,
a tenement in the suburb in Horstret, situate between the tenement
inhabited by John Brompton and the one inhabited by Thomas Cocus, monk
of St. Augustine, and extending from the aforesaid street in front to
Frome ferry behind ; which tenement I had by gift from Master Stephen
Barry, my uncle. The said William Clerk to have residue of goods, and be
executor. Proved before the dean of Bristol, in the absence of Master Thomas
Wybbe, clerk, in the church of St. Leonard, Sept. 3rd, 1396 ; before the
Mayor on Monday next before the feast of the Exaltation of the holy Cross,
20 Richard ii. 87.— PETER ATTE BARUGH, burgess,
1396. Sept. 15th. To be buried in the chapel of St. Katharine the
Virgin in the church of holy Cross Temple of Bristol. Legacies to the fabric,
the vicar, the two clerks, the parish chaplain, and other chaplains of that
church. A chaplain to celebrate for my soul and wife Margaret's for 20
years at the altar of St. Katharine in the said church, and to have 100
shillings yearly. For the better keeping up of the light on the beam before
the altar in the said chapel 20 shUlings. Another chaplain to celebrate at
the altar of St. Nicholas in the aforesaid church for 20 years next after the
sale of the reversion of the tenement bequeathed to wife Margaret, and to
have £100. For two pairs of vestments and two chalices, with other things
needful for the two chaplains at the altars aforesaid, vj'i xiij^ iiij'^. For
funeral expenses £60. For keeping testator's anniversary in the aforesaid
church for twenty years £10. To the work of every parish church in the
town and suburb of Bristol vj.^ viij"*, and to each clerk thereof xx^, if there
be solemn bell-tolling for the good of my soul in the said churches
on the eve before my burial, otherwise let them have nothing. Three
common whole cloths of black, price of each xxxiij^ iiij^, for clothing poor
people on the day of burial, and covering my body. Two good whole cloths
of black, price of each liij^ uij*, to clothe my executors and friends on the
same day. Legacies to the four orders of friars, and the poor of the hospitals
of St. John and St. Bartholomew in Bristol, to the poor of the renovated
hospital at Laffardisyate, and the poor and leprous in the hospital of St.
Laurence, Bristol, to the nuns of the blessed Mary Magdalene there, to the
poor, feeble, lame, blind, leprous, and those lying in bed in the said town
and suburb ; to the poor of Charleton, Whitechurch, Saltford, Niewton
Seyneloo, Metford, Henton Prior's, Keynesham, Phelippesnorton, Bekynton,
Norygge, Chapmanslade, Thobiyston, and Corslee by Wermynstre. To
son John £100, also my baselard, a silver cup, &c. In case of his death
under age, masses were to be celebrated at Tholnyston (Thurloxton ?) with
the said money and goods. To the use of the church there 40 shillings ;
sums of money also to the parson for himself, and to lay out in food and
drink for the poor on the day of burial. To the work of the church of

48 Notes of Bristol Wills.
Corslee xiij^. Uijd. for the mending of a bridge in the wood "voc' la holt in
alto vico" 40 shiUings. To dau. AUce, wife of WUliam Pays, £20 ; to the
two sons of Alice, and to the said WUliam. To Joan Tryne, dau. of wife
Margaret, £10, and a quarter of woad, for her marriage. To uncle John
Spryngot of Chapmanslade ; my brother Thomas Persons, of the same town ;
my brother Michael ; my sister Cristina Venour ; servants Joan Bowyer,
Richard Coke, and Julian his wife, WUliam Dorchestre, and Edith for her
marriage ; to the prisoners of Monkebrigg ; to the third son of William
Pays ; which William is made overseer, and is to attend to the bestowing
of the money bequeathed to the poor in Somerset and Wilts. To .wife
Margaret 20 sacks of wool, price of each 10 marks ; also 10 quarters of woad,
price of each lUj^. iiij^., and a girdle of silk guarded -with sUver. To the
same Margaret, for her life, a tenement in the suburb of Bristol, in Tuckers-
street, held, for her life, by Edith late the wife of John Berkeley ; and
another tenement in the same street, held by John Coiner, webb, and his
wife Is', for their lite ; and another at the end of the bridge of Avon, held
by AVUliam Halteby, goldsmith, and his wife Margaret, for their lite ; also
a tenement in the town of Bristol, in High-street, held by Thoinas London,
cook, for his lite ; and a tenement in the suburb, in Temple-street, next to
what was lately the shop of Richard Eweyn ; which tenement I purchased
of John Thorp. The said property to be sold after her death, and the
money expended in masses pro anima. To Stephen MUinan of Keynesham
vjs. vUjd ; to his wife Agnes three yards of cloth, price of each ij". vj*. To
Edmund Bierden my best green gown. To Walter Ferthyng my gown " de
Motley." To Isabel, dau. of the said Walter, 20 shUlings for her man-iage.
To the fullers, for their common feast in the first year after my death, 20
shiUings. To the weavers, for their same feast in the same year, '20 shiUings.
To my lady Joan, wife of Sh- Thomas Broke knt. , one dozen of cloth of blue
(blod') good and well made. To John Harreys 100 shUlings. AVife Margaret,
WiUiam Bierden, and Thomas Blount, executors. To the said WiUiam
vj". xUjs. Uijd. To the said Thomas lOOishilliugs.
Proved in the chapel of the blessed Mary of Redcliff Nov. 11th, 1396;
before the Mayor, and others, on Monday next before the feast of St.
Thomas Apostle, 20 Richard ii.
88.— WILLLA.M CANYNGES, burgess and merchant.
1396. Oct. 2nd. To be buried in the chapel of the blessed Mary in the
church of St. Thomas the Mai-tyr of Bristol, by the tomb of John Stokes.
Legacies to the chaplains, the fabric, &c., of that church, the vicar of
RedcUff, the friars, the poor in the hospitals of St. Bartholomew, St.
Laurence, and St. John Baptist, the lame and bedridden within a mUe
round Bristol, Cristina Codyngton and children, Joan widow of Thomas
Booher of Circestre, and Richard Hanham ; for mending ways between
Laffardesyate and Ruggewey. To Simon Canynges all my share of the ship
" voc' Rodecog de Bristoll." A chaplain to celebrate in Hausdon (Alveston?)
church for my soul, and that of John Codynton, Margery Smythes, Geoflfrey
and Agnes Beauflour. Residue to wife Agnes, except a plate of iron in my
hall, which ia to go, after her death, to John Canynges. She, Simon Canynges,
and William Warre, executors.
Proved before Henry de Netherhaven Nov. 10th, 1396 ; before the Mayor
on Monday next after the feast of the Lord's Epiphany, 20 Richard ii.

Notes of Bristol AA^ills. 49
89.— NICHOLAS DERBY.
1396. Last day of March. To be buried according to the wish and
ordering of his executors. Legacies to servant William Aschcote, the mother
church of Worcester, the rector of St. AA'erburgh's for tithes, and Sir John
Forster rector of St. Laurence's, Bristol. Residue to wife Margaret. She,
Thomas Griffjoi, and the rector of St. Werburgh's aforesaid to be executors.
Proved before Thomas AA^ybbe, clerk, Ac, May 8th, 1396 ; afterwards
before the Mayor. 90.— JOHN DRAYCOT, merchant and burgess.
1396. Thursday in the feast of St. Thomas Apostle. To be buried in
the church of St. AVerburgh of Bristol. Legacies to the rector and every
chaplain celebrating therein, to each order of mendicant friars of Bristol, to
servants Geoffrey, Margaret, SA^alter, and Richard. To wife Lucy, for her
life, a tenement on the bridge of Avon ; remainder to daughter Joan and her
lawful issue. Also to the said Lucy, lands, tenements, rents, &c., in the town
of AA''ells and in AA''okyhole : if testator's children should all die s.p., rem. to
the procurators of St. Cuthberf s church in AVells, and their successors, on
condition that they maintain yearly for ever a suitable priest to celebrate for
his soul, his wife Lucy's, &c., in the chapel of the Holy Trinity, within the
said church, at the altar of St. James ; the priest aforesaid to celebrate every
day "ad septem de Campana id est la Clok." The said procurators to attend
to the keeping of his anniversary every year, and have xx^, and distribute
to the poor xiij^ iiij^ in bread. To the said Lucy all lands and tenements
in Redelond, formerly the property of John le Spicer ; rem. to dau. Alice
and her heirs ; in def., rem. to her sister Joan and her heirs ; in def., rem. to
son Thomas ; after him to son John ; afterwards to son William and his
heirs. To the said Lucy, household goods, and a third part of all effects
after payment of debts ; £20 to remain for increasing the portions of our
chUdren. She, son William, and John Cable of Frome, executors. Richard
Panys of Bristol overseer.
Proved before Henry de Netherhaven and Simon Uphull, Jan. 17th,
1396 ; also before the Mayor.
91.— ADAM FRENSCH, fletcher and burgess.
1396. Oct. 12th. To be buried in the church of the Friars Minors of
Bristol, beside late wife Maud. Legacies to the said friars, to the rector and
every chaplain accustomed to celebrate in the church of St. John, to the
mother church of Worcester, to the fraternity of St. John of Jerusalem, to
the poor in the hospital of St. Bartholomew of Bristol, to my poor neighbours.
My clothes to be distributed for the good of my soul, &c. To wife Alice
lands, tenements, &;c. , in the town and suburb of Bristol, for her life, while
she keeps herself single ; in case of her marriage, the said property to be
sold ; half the money to be given to the said Alice, and the other half to be
disposed of for the benefit of the soul of wife Maud, our parents, &c.
Residue of goods to wife Alice. She, Richard Screven, and Robert Bowyer,
executors, to each of whom vjs viijd.
Proved before Thomas Wybbe, clerk, &c., Jan, 22nd, 1396; also before
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50 Notes of Bristol AA'ills.
92.— WILLIAM STEYL, " crokker " and burgess.
1396. Nov. 15th. To be buried in the cemetery of St. Philip of Bristol.
Legacies to the fabric, chaplain, and parish clerk of that church, to the
mother church of AA''orcester, to each order of mendicant friars of Bristol.
Poor people to be clothed m white cloth of our making, and to have xxx^ iu
bread on the day of burial. Cloth to kinsman John Steyl, his sisters Cecily
and Sarah, and to Maud Bekeford. To son John and his heirs a hall in the
suburb of Bristol, in the market, between testator's shop and that of John
Palmer. To son AVilliam and his heirs a shop next to the aforesaid hall.
To son Thomas and his heirs two shops between the one bequeathed to
AViUiam and that next to the entrance by my tenement. After the death
of the last of them and their lawful heirs, the aforesaid shops and hall to be
sold, and the money applied to pious uses. To wife Alice two tenements,
with shop, &c., inhabited by testator in the market, also two shops there,
built by him, next the lane as one goes to Elebrig on the one part, and what
was foimerly the shop of Hugh Hunte on the other, to be held for her life of
the chief lords of that fee ; to be sold afterwards, and the money expended
in masses and other works of charity. The three shops "apud le Wer iuxta
AVill'm Borne," to be sold immediately after testator's decease, and the
money employed to find a chaplain to celebrate in the church of St. Philip,
for his soul, the souls of Sarah and Alice his wives, &c. To son Thomas
certain goods ; also goods to John and AViUiam, brothers of Thomas, including
two "helyngs." To servant Philip Cave (or Cane) a bed suited to ids
stature—" statui sue (nic) competens "—and xld. Residue to wife Alice.
She, and Richard Bovy (or Bony), to whom xiijs iiijd^ to be executors.
Richard Bole, tucker, overseer, to whom x^.
Proved before Thomas AVybbe, clerk, &c., Dec. 1st, 1396; also before
the Mayor. 93.— HENRY ROPERE, burgess.
1394. Feb. 4th. To be buried in the church of St. AA'erburgh beside
former wife Cristina. All goods and chattels to be divided into two parts ;
of one half, son Thoinas to have twenty marks sterling, and the residue of
the said half to wife Joan. Of the other half, ija to the mother church of
AA'orcester. LcgaeiL-s also to the four orders of mendicant friars of Bristol,
the fabric of St. A\'eL-burgh's aforesaid, and Sir John AA^arwyke rector of that
church, in which a chaplain is to celebrate pro anima for three years, and
have yeariy eight marks sterling ; to every chaplain celebrating therein,
and the clerk and suffragan ; to Gilbert Joce, Clarice my sister, John Ropere,
AVilliam Periour, John Swalwe, servant John Gibbys, former servant Cristina j
Richard, Peter, John, and John, sons of Thomas Ropere, the fabric of the
church of St. Augustine of Bristol, and that of St. Michael's church at Milton
in Dorset. To John Dunsterr, smith, xx^, and a girdle of green silk worked
with sUver. To the aforesaid Thomas Ropere divers necessaries pertaining
to testator's craft, as perches, " coppys," iron, &c., in his house on St.
Augustme's place. Twenty poor people to be clothed, on the day of burial,
in French cloth, and each to have one penny, a pah of shoes, and meat and
drink enough. John Donnster and Thomas Ropere executors. The afore
said Sir John AA^arwyk overseer.
Proved before Henry de Netherhaven and Simon Uphull, Jan 17th
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Notes of Bristol Wills. 51
94. -JOHN FOLYOT, burgess.
1396. Given at Bristol in the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. To
be buried in the cemetery of the church of the blessed Mary atte port in
Bristol. Legacies to John Wythsyd and wife. To Thomas Northton, burgess
of Bristol, and his heirs and assigns, testator's dwelling house; the said
Thomas to pay to him, his heirs, or executors, forty pounds of silver of
English money, of which sum testator has received from him xl^. Residue
of goods to dau. Agnes Neel, who is made executrix.
Proved before Thomas AA'ybbe, clerk, &c., March 3rd, 1396 ; also before
the Mayor. 95.— JOHN RUSSELL, burgess.
1396. Oct. 29th. To be buried in the church of the Carmelite Friars of
Bristol " coram Cruce." To the said friars xiijs iiijd, and a silver cup called
Boundeboll, to pray for his soul, also the residue of the wax used at his
burial, the cloth of russet after lying over his body, &c. Bread to the value
of xls. to be distributed on the day of burial. Legacies to the rector of St.
John's of Bristol, Sir Richard parish chaplain, and the clerk there, the rector
of St. Leonard's of Bristol, dau. Alice, servants John Barbour, Thomas, and
Henry. To servant Roger all testator's barrels and pipes in Ireland, his
sword, &c. To wif e Agnes a garden in the suburb of Bristol by the "Barres,"
purchased by testator of the executors of Alan Wryngton late burgess, to be
held to the end of a term of twelve years, she paying to the said executors
xls ; the said garden, after that term, to go to son Edmund and his heirs and
assigns. If he should die under age, dau. Alice and her hehs to have it. If
she should so die, it shall remain to wife Agnes for her life, and afterwards be
sold pro anima. Son Edmund to have C^, and be under the control of Walter
Seymour. Residue to wife Agnes. She and John Chiltenham, barber, to be
executors. Proved before Thomas Wybbe Dec. 2nd, 1396 ; also before the Mayor.
96.— WILLIAM DOWNE.
1392. Aug. 20th. To be buried in the cemetery of holy Cross Temple of
Bristol. For burial expenses xl^ ; the whole residue of goods to son Thomas
and dau. Agnes, who are to be under the guardianship of the executors, John
Comber and John Ferthyng "burg' Bristoll." If both children should die,
the whole residue to be distributed for the welfare of testator's soul, his
wife's, and chUdren's, according to the disposal of the said executors.
Proved before Thomas Palton, clerk, &c., in the chapel of St. Mary by
the cathedral close at Wells, Sept. 16th, 1393 ; before the Mayor of Bristol
(Thomas Knap) on Monday next before the feast of St. Dunstan Bishop, 20
Richard u. 97.— WILLIAM SAUNDRES.
1396. Thursday in the feast of St. Clement Pope. -"Alius quond'm
Rob'ti Saundres burgens' vill' Bristoll." To be buried in the cemetery of the
church of holy Cross Temple of Bristol, beside his parents. Legacies to that
church, the vicar, parish chaplain, deacon, and subdeacon, the chaplain of
the blessed Mary there, and every other chaplain celebrating therein. The
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52 Notes op Bristol Wills.
tenement m Temple-street, between one of Sh- Thomas Brook knt., mhabited
by WilUam Wei-mynstre, and that of WiUiam Norton, and extending from
the aforesaid street m front to the Lawdych behmd, to be sold for pious uses
for the benefit of testator's soul, his parents', and aU " quibz teneor."
WUUam Norton and William de Ele executors, to each of whom xx^.
Proved before Ralph Canon, clerk, &c., Jan. 8th, 1396 ; also before the
Mayor. 98. -JOHN BRYT, burgess.
1397. Sept. 2nd. To be buried m a certam place of the cemetery near
the parish church of St. Stephen of Bristol, next the body of late -svife
Margaret. Legacies to the rector, and every priest of that church attendmg
the funeral, to each order of friars in Bristol, John Bannebury burgess of
Bristol, the vicar of Redcliff, the parish priest of St. Thomas the Martyr of
Bristol, in which parish testator was living, and the suflfragan and subdeacon
of that church. Residue to wife Agnes. She and the aforesaid John Banne
bury to be executors.
Proved before Henry de Netheravene, vicar of the chapel of the blessed
Mary of Redcliff, Oct. 5th, 1397 ; also before the Mayor.
99.— THOMAS SPERT, chancellor and canon of the church of AA^ells.
1395. Tuesday in the feast of the Invention of St. Stephen Martyr. To
be buried m the cathedral church of Wells, before the image of St. Thomas
the Martyr of Canterbury, at the altar of the blessed Stephen, next the
tomb of Margery my mother. Legacies to the cathedral church of Sarum,
to Master Thomas Benet, Walter son of William and Elizabeth Escote,
Thomas Moigne, Thomas Lye, Sir John Strode, Sir Stephen Lucas, John
Wycombe and his wife Agnes, and each valet and page in testator's service
at the time of his death. To Joan Lye a sUver cup with cover, bequeathed
to testator by John Hope. To WUliam Escote a horse. To Elizabeth,
wife of the said WUliam, a sUver cup with cover, given to testator by
Richard Comewale, dean of Westbury. Executors are to seU a tenement,
once the property of Nicholas Portbury, in the street of the blessed
Mary in Foro, Bristol, lately held by Simon Olyver, and another tenement,
annexed to the aforesaid on the east side, purchased by Roger Spert, testator's
father, of John Blanket and David Brounenesyng, executors of John Famer,
now held by Ralph Baker, and dispose of the money for the welfare of the
souls of testator's father and mother, of Nicholas Portbury and his wife
Julian, of John Reynald, &c. To WUUam Escote and his wife Elizabeth,
for their lives, a shop on the Key of Bristol "iuxta la p'pe," with the
chamber over it, inhabited by Simon OyseU, otherwise Spert ; also, for theh-
lives, another tenement in the street aforesaid, and the rents and reversion
of the same, held by John Bruer, between the abovenamed tenement inhab
ited by Ralph Baker and a tenement of the abbot and convent of St.
Augustine of Bristol ; the said property to remain, after their death, to
their son AA-'alter and his lawful issue ; in default of such issue, remainder
to the said AA'alter's brother Stephen and his heirs ; in def. , rem. to Stephen's
brother John ; in def., rem. to John's sister Alice ; in def., rem. to AUce's
sister Elizabeth ; it Elizabeth should die s.p., the said property to be sold
for pious uses. Testator bequeaths 1000 silver pence for the celebration oi

Notes of Bristol AVills. 53
1000 masses m the churches of Wells and Sarum, and in those dioceses.
Executors to be Master Thomas Benet, John Strode, Stephen Lucas, chap
lains, WiUiam Escote, John Wycombe, and Thomas Lye, rector of ' ' Obeley. "
Proved in the chapel of the blessed Mary by the close at Wells, Feb.
18th, 1397 ; also before the Mayor of Bristol.
Master Thomas Spert was named as an executor and legatee in the will
of John de Harewell, bishop of Bath and Wells ; proved Aug. 20th, 1386,
and registered at the Lambeth Library, Courteney, 218.
100.— JOHN MULEWARD, burgess.
1398. June 7th. To be buried in the church or cemetery of St. Peter
of Bristol. Legacies to the fabric and high altar of that church, and the
parish clerk, to the mother church of Worcester, the fabric of the church of
"Axmystre," the Friars Minors and Carmelites, dau. Joan, and servant
Agnes. To son John thirteen marks sterling, a bed, three silver spoons, &c. ,
to be kept during his minority by John Bagpath. If he should die under
age, the aforesaid goods to be disposed of for the benefit of testator's soul,
his son John's, &c. To wife Joan, so long as she shall live in pure widow
hood, half a bushel of flour a week ; the said flour to go, after her marriage,
to John Bagpath for the sustentation of son John, and to be received weekly
from Leonard's mill. Residue of goods to wife Joan. John Bagpath and
John Plommer executors, to each of whom vjs viijd.
Proved before Thomas Wybbe, clerk, &c., July 9th, 1398; before the
Mayor on Monday next before the feast of St. Margaret Virgin, 22 Richard ii.
101.— WILLIAM KEDWELLY, of the parish of Holy Trmity, of Bristol.
1397. Tuesday in the vigU of the Assumption of B.V.M. To be buried
in the cemetery of the church of Holy Trinity aforesaid, by his deceased
wife. Legacies to the fabric, the rector, and each chaplain of that church,
to the cathedral church of Worcester, to his mother, kinsman Henry, servants
Thomas and PetroniUa, and former servant Maud Kempe. Five tapers to
be arranged about his body on the day of burial. To his wife and daughter
six marks of good money, and all cups, beds, spoons, wool, yarn, &c. Residue
to be disposed of for the welfare of his soul. Richard Willy, John Devenysch,
and John Reynald executors, to each of whom vjs viijd.
Proved before Henry de Netherhaven, Oct. 1st, 1397 ; also before the
Mayor. 102.— NICHOLAS HASTYNG, burgess.
1397. Dec. 3rd. To be buried in the church of St. James of Bristol
"exf infclausum." Legacies to the prior, and every monk in the said
priory, accustomed to celebrate, also to the fabric, the parish chaplain, and
clerk of the church. Testator's second best piece of silver, and one small
piece, to be made into a chalice to serve in the said church, and to be in the
keeping of the chaplain who shall celebrate therein for his soul, and the soul,
or estate of his wife Margery. His tenement in Lewynesmede, lately pur
chased of Rose Assch, to be sold for the purpose of keeping up celebrations
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,54 Notes of Brlstol Wills.
in Lewynesmede, and the half of aU his unbequeathed goods, to be sold, and
the money applied to the finding of a chaplain to celebrate in the said church
before the altar of the holy Cross, for his soul, the souls of his wives, their
and his parents, benefactors, &c., whUe the money shall hold out. To wife
Margery the said dwelling house, foi'her life, on condition of her paying
yearly to the Friars Minors and Carmelites of Bristol ijs vjd each for their
prayers, and also maintaining the same taper " eora' su'mo Crucifixo " in
the said church of St. James, which he was wont to maintain ; also to her
the half of all his goods. His anniversary to be kept, and vjs vUjd expended
thereon whUe she lives. To his brother WUliam his horse " de Bay colo',"
with saddle and bridle, and xxs. To the poor in bread or in sUver on the
day of burial xls. Legacies also to Agnes and Joan daughters of Henry
Portbury, to their marriage, the mendicant friars of Bristol, AValter Port-
lond, goddaughter Joan Holewey, and every other godchild, Thomas Halewey,
and the mother church of AA'orcester. Wife Margery and Walter Portlond
executors. John Halewey to be executor, in testator's place, with William
Rogers executor of the will of Walter Horugge.
Proved before the ecclesiastical authorities May 15th, 1398 ; before the
Mayor on Wednesday next after the feast of St. Laurence Martyr, 22
Richard ii. 103.— JOHN FREMAN, burgess.
1397. Nov. 14th. To be buried in the cemetery of holy Cross Temple
of Bristol. Legacies to Sir WiUiam parish chaplain, and the other chaplains
celebrating in that church, and Thomas Fyl clerk there ; to the mendicant
friars of Bristol ; to friar Thomas my son, and each of the three sons of
myself and wife Alice ; to John Romesay. For funeral expenses £5 of
lawful money. Residue to wife Alice. She and John Romesay executors.
Proved before Thomas Benet, canon of AA^ells, and commissary general
for the Bishop of B. and W., in the chapel of the blessed Mary of Redcliff,
Bristol, Feb. 9th, 1397 ; before John Canynges, Mayor, and others, on Monday
next after the feast of All Saints, 22 Richard ii.
104.— REGINALD TAILLOUR, tucker and burgess.
1397. Sept. 11th. To be buried in the church of holy Cross Temple of
Bristol, before the altar of the Holy Trinity. To the work of the tower
there, if it shall be renovated, C'*. Legacies to the vicar, the two clerks, and
all the chaplains celebrating in that church, it they come daily from testator's
death to the day of burial, and say, with due devotion, after vespers,
" Placebo & Dirige cu' noue' I'cc'onibz " for his soul and the souls of all the
faithful dead ; to the poor on the day of burial, and to xxiij poor widows ;
to the work of the churches of St. Peter of Bristol, St. Ewen, St. Mary
Magdalene, and St. Mary of Redcliff ; to the poor in the hospital of St.
Bartholomew ; infirm and leprous men and women in that of St. Laurence
outside ' ' Laffardesyate ; " the abbot and convent of Kingswood ; my brother
AA''illiam Heynes of Bristol ; my sister Julian and her sons ; the lame, blind,
&c., lying in places and lanes in the town and suburb of Bristol ; the
prisoners at Monkbridge ; Thomas Frenssh chaplain ; WUliam Norton
executor ; each godchild ; late seri'ant John Doddesley. To my brethren

Notes op Bristol Wills. 55
of St. John's, at St. Ewen's church, for the use of tlie fraternity xxs. For
mending the roads about Bristol iiij". To each of the four orders of friars
at Bristol xxs., and a whole cloth of white, price fifty shillings, for their
prayers. A whole cloth of burnet color to be laid over testator's body
before burial, and given to the poor immediately after his month's mind. A
whole cloth of the same color for clothing his wife, executors, and other
friends. The four men who shall carry his body to burial, and also his
servants, to be clad in a whole cloth of black, price forty shillings. A priest
to celebrate pro anima at the altar of the Holy Trinity, in the Temple church
aforesaid, for four years, and have Cs. yearly. To buy a missal for the same
altar Cvjs viijd. Xo wife Joan a tenement in Wynchestret, Bristol, bought by
testator of John Marchall ; also his dwelling house in the suburb, in Tuckers-
street, and a, tenement in Temple-street, bought of Richard Grove and
Margery his wife, and another in the same street, bought of Thomas Sutton,
and other property in the same, bought of Henry Wyvelescombe, and
Thomas atte Hay, executor of the will of John Wermynstre, and the tene
ment there in which Robert Wether dwells, also that messuage and twelve
shops in the suburb, in the lane called " Wryngtoneslane," next a tenement
of Sir Thomas Brook knt. lately inhabited by Stephen Dyar, on the one part,
and the aforesaid lane on the other, and extending from the street called
" Toukerstrete " to the Avon ; which messuage and shops were lately bought
of Richard Armys clerk and Thomas Danyell ; the said Joan to hold them,
for her life, of the chief lords of those fees. After her death, the one of the
three shops (in Temple-street) now held by Elias Tyler, to remain to testa
tor's brother William Heynes and his lawful issue. If the said William
should die s.p., it is to be sold for pious purposes. The tenement purchased
of Richard and Margery Grove to remain, after the said Joan's death, to
late servant John Doddesley and his lawful issue, but to be dealt with as
the other property in case of his death s.p. The reversion of all the other
tenements to be sold within a year after testator's death, and the money dis
posed of in celebrations, alms, &c. Residue to wife Joan. She, brother
William Heynes, and William Norton of Bristol, executors.
Proved before William Bryghtlampton, in the chapel of the blessed Mary
outside the entrance of the parish church of Temple, Jan. 7th, 1398 ; before
John Canynges, Mayor, on Monday next before the feast of St. Vincent
Martyr, 22 Richard U.
It has been supposed that Bernard Obeleye (will 42), as well as this
testator, bequeathed money towards the "building " of the Temple tower ;
the supposition originating in Obeleye's words — " Jfm lego ffabrice Oampane
eiusd' eccl'ie vjs viijd."
105.— WILLIAM POYNEZ. Indexed Poynis and Poines.
1395. Friday next after the feast of Simon and .Jude. To be buried in
the church of St. Peter of Bristol, in the chapel of the blessed Mary, before
the image of St. George. Legacies to the fabric and rector of that church,
and the clerk for tolling the bells and his other pains. To wife Elizabeth,
for her life, a tenement next the " Blyndezate " in Bristol ; to go afterwards
to Robert Wylde for his life, and at length to be disposed of pro anima ;
also to her, for her life, the messuage called the "Millc place" at Bristol,
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56 Notes of Bristol AA'ills.
aforesaid Robert for his life. Residue of goods to wife Elizabeth. She and
Robert Wylde executors.
Proved before Thomas Wybbe, clerk, &c., Feb. 22iid, 1395 ; also before
the Mayor. 106.— RICHARD BROKEAVORTH, burgess.
1397. Oct. 12th. To be buried in the church of the blessed Mary of
Redcliff, next the burial-place of wife Edith. To the fabric of that church
" -vnu' Gamemenf de Bawdekyn " and twenty shillings sterling. Legacies
to "my vicar" for tithes, to every priest celebrating m that church, and
each of the four orders of friars at Bristol. Testator's cups to be halved
between his wife Agnes and son John, who ai-e also to liave twelve sUver
spoons between them. If the said John should die under age, his legacy is
to be disposed of pro anima. Residue of goods to be divided into three
parts ; one to wife Agnes, another to son John, the third to be religiously
disposed of by the executors, AA'Uliam AVhyte and John AVhytyng, to each of
whom xls sterling.
Proved before Henry de Netherhavene kal. Dec, 1397 ; also before the
Mayor. 107.— JOHN FYTELTON, the elder.
1398. Sunday, Feb. 16th. To be buried in the church of Gothurst, or in
that of Hengestrygge (Henstridge). Executors are to grant to AVilliam son
of John Yonge, if he should live to be 28 years of age, the tenements hi
Bristol in which testator purchased a state of Henry Boteler, to be held
during the lite of the said Henry. But if AVUliam should die before attaining
to that age, provision is to be made, by means of the aforesaid tenements,
for the marriage of testator's daughter Elizabeth. K...? my Master and
friend Sir John Wadham knt., John Russell, and AA'Uliam son of Stephen
Doddesham, to be executors.
Proved before the Bishop of Bath and AA^ells, in his manor of Wivelis-
combe, Apr. 6th, 1399 ; also before John Canynges, Mayor of Bristol.
108.— THOMAS GRAUNT, burgess.
1398. March 4th. To be buried in the church of the Carmelite Fi-iars of
Bristol. Funeral to be arranged by his wife Elena and son friar John Graunt.
To the rector of St. Stephen's for tithes or offerings xiijs iiijd. Xo wife
Elena and son John his dwelling house in Mersshstrete, and all his state in
the shops &c. built by him in the suburb of Bristol in Gropelane. His said
wife and son to be executors.
Proved before Thomas Wybbe, clerk, Apr. 30th, 1399 ; also before the
Mayor. lOO.^IOHN FRENSSH, burgess.
1398. Feb. 22nd. To be buried m the church of the blessed Mary of
Redcliff, by the holy font and the tomb of late wife Julian. Legacies to the
vicai- of that church, to the lame, blind, or leprous lying in the hospital of
St. John Baptist of Bristol, and such people in the suburb ; to Richard
Pedewell, Agnes Plomere, Joan Freman, and Juliana Hastyne. To wife
Joan, for her lUe, a tenement ia the suburb in " Redeclyuestret," between

Notes of Bristol AA'ills. 57
the rent of Sir Thomas Broke knt. and the tenement of WUUam Selcok ;
also, for her life, three shops on Redcliff hill, between the rent of the blessed
Mary of Redcliff and that of the hospital of St. John Baptist ; the said
property to be afterwards sold under the inspection of the procurators of
Redcliff church, and the money given to a fit priest to celebrate therein for
testator's soul, and the souls of his -wives Julian and Joan. Wife Joan, John
Wodle, and Thomas Erie, burgess of Bristol, executors. "Daf & act' in
hospicio meo."
Proved before Thomas Benet, canon of Wells, June 2nd, 1399 ; also
before the Mayor. 110.— JOHN VIELL, burgess.
1398. May 25th. To be buried at the Friars Preachers of Bristol. Lega
cies to the mother church of Worcester, to every chaplain celebrating divine
oflfices in the church of St. Stephen of Bristol, and the parish clerk and
suffragan there, to Joan Marion of " Bertolomew, " Richard Hamond of
Lambome, evei-y mendicant friar of Bristol being a priest, each almshouse
" in le I/angerew & Templestrete,'' Bristol, Sir John Warwyke, rector of
St. AVerburgh's, the poor in the hospital of St. Bartholomew of Bristol,
according to the disposal of Sir John Tommas chaplain, the bedridden poor,
the Commonalty of Bristol, Andrew Anketyll, Thomas Botener the elder,
John Leveden, servants Agnes and Juliana. For the liberation of people
detained in the prison of " Monkebrugge " for small debts xx^. To the
fraternity of Linne in which I am a brother xK To the fraternity of
Couyntre (Coventry) xfs. To the procurators of the church of St. Stephen
of Bristol, a ring carrying with it (ferenf ) a stone from the pUlar to which
our Lord Jesus Christ was bound, to be laid up with the reliques in that
church for ever. Executors to provide two tapers, and no more, about
testator's body on the day of burial, one at the head, and the other at the
feet. To wife Elizabeth fifty shUlings of yearly rent, purchased for a term of
twenty years, and issuing from a tenement in the town of Bristol, in Brade-
strete, now inhabited by Thomas Botener ; to remain, after her death, to
son John, who is also to have the best cup with a cover. To son Henry a
hundred marks sterling " ad p'quirend' xx marcaf terre " for himself and
his wife Alice. Immediately after testator's decease 1000 masses were to be
celebrated for his soul and the souls of all the faithful dead. If any one
would swear upon the Book that testator was in his debt, he was to be paid.
Residue to wife Elizabeth. She, son Henry, and John Leveden, executors.
Proved in the house of John Vyell, upon the Key of Bristol, before Simon
Uphull, 14th kal. May, 1399 ; before WUliam Frome, Mayor, Robert Dud
broke, Sheriff, Mark William, and John Sely, Bailiffs and Chamberlains, on
Friday in the vigil of St. Leonard, 2 Henry iv.
This wUl contains no mention of any " Canynges Guild," as alleged by
several Bristol historians, who evidently did not give themselves time enough
to decipher the word "Couyntre." The ancient MS. roll of the fraternity
or guUd entitled that of the Holy Trinity, St. Mary, St. John Baptist, and
St. Katharine, of Coventry, is fortunately extant ; and therein occurs the
entry — " Joh'es Vyel de Brystoll & Elizabeth vx' eius." Many other mem
bers are also described as of Bristol ; as Elias Spylly, and his wife ; GUbert

58 Notes op Bristol Wills.
Joos, and wife Agnes, and his parents Anthony and AUce Joos ; John Can-
douer ; John Burgeys, chapman, and wife Margery ; Roger Russell, and
wife Emma; Richard Fynche, and wife Katharine, and late wife Joan ;
Thomas Sutton, and wife Joan; AValter Seynmore, and wife Margaret;
AVUliam Kannyngges, and wife Agnes ; WUliam MareschaU, &c.
111.— ROBERT WYOOTE, otherwise Grawnte, burgess.
1398. Oct. 15th. To be buried in the parish church of St. Stephen of
Bristol. Legacies to the fabric, to Master John Wyk the rector, and Sir
Nicholas Mathew, parish chaplain of that church, to each order of friars in
Bristol, and the fabric of Worcester cathedral. To wife Elizabeth all house
hold vessels. To mother Denis ten marks of lawful money. Provision to be
made for a priest to celebrate for testator's soul in the next year after his
decease. Residue of goods to be divided ; one half to his six sons and dau.
Margaret, the other to wife Elizabeth. She to be executrix. Roger Calff
overseer, to whom £5.
Proved before Thomas Wybbe, clerk, &c., Dec. 3rd, 1398; also before
the Mayor. 112.— WILLIAM PEDEWELL, burgess.
1392. Wednesday in the feast of St. Denis. To be buried in the crypt
of the church of St. Nicholas of Bristol. Legacies to the fabric and vicar of
that church, and every chaplain celebrating divine oflfices therein, and taking
part in the funeral rites, each order of mendicant friars in Bristol, the fabric
of the chapel of the Assumption of the blessed Mary on the bridge of Avon,
and the cathedral church of Worcester. Forty shillings in loaves to needy
people on the day of burial. Testator's dwelling house on the bridge afore
said to be sold by his executors, and with the money, after the death of wife
Emmot, and the payment of debts, fit chaplains to be provided to celebrate
for his soul in the aforenamed chapel of the Assumption. Residue to wife
Emmot. She and son John executors, and Sir Nicholas Adams overseer,
by these presents.
Proved before John de Derlton, commissary general for the Prior of
AVorcester cathedral, the see there being vacant. May 4th, 1395 ; also before
the Mayor. 113.— THOMAS CARPYNTER.
1397. March 12th. To be buried iu the cemetery of the blessed Mary of
Redcliff. Legacies to "my vicar," the hospital newly made at " Laffardis
yate," the house of St. Bartholomew, the poor lymg in " le langerewe,"
and in the hospital of St. John Baptist of Bristol, each of the orders of
mendicant friars, Henry Lekas, Henry Cory, John Cadbury, and Thomas
Benet. To wife Margaret ten marks ; to dau. Alice the same, to be kept,
untU she is of full age, by Thomas Benet. To Richard Wallyce a gown " de
blew Ray cum Capicio." To the chapel of Hanham, a brass pot. Residue
to wife Margaret. She and Thomas Bene fsicj executors.
Proved before Thomas Benet, canon of AVells, May 5th, 1399; also
before the Mayor.

Notes of Bristol AVills. 59
114.— HUGH PLOMER, burgess.
1400. July 26th. To be buried in the crypt of the parish church of St.
John of Bristol, in which crypt a fit chaplain is to celebrate for a whole year
for testator's soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed. To the fabric
of that church xxs. To son Richard a share of a ship called " le Nicholas de
Bristoll," of which Walter Fysshprest is master. To son William xx'i. To
dau. Isabel xx''. To servant Thomas certain goods pertaining to one of
testator's houses called " le Werkhous." To son Laurence x". To William
Castell iij", if he will undertake the administration of this will. To wife
Edith, a tenement in Bradestret, between the tenement inhabited by Thomas
Clerk, mariner, and testator's shop inhabited by Frederick Golsmyth, and
extending from the aforesaid street to the garden of John Spyne ; to go, after
her death, to son John, and after John's death, to be disposed of p^-o anima.
The said shop and the house within it inhabited by Richard Mertok, and all
testator's other tenements, rents, reversions, c&c, in the town and suburb
of Bristol, to be sold for the full payment of all his debts and funeral
expenses. Residue to wife Edith. She, son John, and AVilliam Castell,
executors. Proved before John Chewe, clerk, &c., Aug. 5th, 1400 ; also before the
Mayor. 115.— HENRY SEYDON, of Bristol.
1400. Sept. 23rd. To be buried in the crypt of St. Nicholas. Legacies
to the vicar, each chaplain, and the fabric of that church. Five pounds of
wax to be made into four tapers, " vt ardeSnt circa corpus meu' duo quol't
die ad Missain in diet' Crippa durante quatuor septiman' post obitum
meum." Bread to the value of ten shillings to be distributed to the poor.
To each order of mendicant friars of Bristol, for a trental of masses, ijs vjd.
Residue to wife Beatrix and children, who are to pay his debts. She and
Sir Richard Peautrer chaplain to be executors.
Proved before John Barstaple, Mayor, Thomas Norton, Sheriff, Richard
Panys and Simon Algode, Bailiffs, on Monday next after the feast of All
Saints, 3 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
116.— JOHN SOMERWELL, burgess.
1401. April 18th. To be buried in the church of St. AVerburgh of
Bristol, by late wife AUce. Two chaplains to celebrate therein for four
years, for the good of his own soul and that of his said wife. His anniversary
to be kept for twenty years, and forty shUlings to be yearly expended thereon.
Legacies to John Warewyke rector of that church, to the mother church of
AA^orcester, the four orders of friars at Bristol, the prioress and convent of
St. Mary jSIagdalene, the poor in the house of St. Bartholomew of Bristol,
in the hospital of St. John "de Redeclyueputte," in the almshouse next
" Templetrerys," and at " Langrewys ende ;" to Alice dau. of my sister and
her sons ; to servants Henry, Margaret, and Agnes ; to John Bery, John
and Thomas NaUlesey, John AViUy, little Roger and John Rye, Robert
AVotton, former servants John Davy and Marion ; John Berelay and his
wife Isabel ; Robert, Joan, and Alice, chUdren of Gilbert Joce, and his two
nurses ; John son of WUliam SomerweU, John AVynkeley and wife, William

60 Notes op Bristol Wills.
Blakeney, Agnes relict of Roger Frompton, Thomas Swyft, one called Payn,
John Prisshton, and William Markes. To kinswoman Margaret 20 shUlings,
and a barrel of oU in the keeping of Roger Calff. For mendmg the ways 20
shUlings. For funeral expenses £20 ; and the same sum to be divided among
the poor and needy who keep their beds. "Jfm lego Aunori consanguin'
mee Ixs." To Agnes Joce "aulam meam esteyne cu' Costur' & alijs p'tin'
suis." To Agnes my now wife twenty cloths, worth 100 marks, with all
utensils had with her in marriage ; also, after the death of Agnes Bluet, the
reversion of lands, tenements, rents, and services within the town and
suburb of Bristol, for her lite ; remainder to Gilbert Joce. To Robert, son
of the said Gilbert, and his heirs and assigns, a tenement in Bath. Residue
of effects to be disposed of for the welfare of testator's soul, his late wife
Alice's, &c. Gilbert Joce and AA'illiam Markes executors. John Pryssheton
overseer. Proved before the Mayor on Monday next after the feast of St. Bartholo
mew Apostle, 2 Henry iv. Previously exhibited in the church of Redcliff.
11 7. -JOHN CASTELL, burgess.
1401. Sept. 1st. To be buried " vbicumqz deo placu'it. " To the rector
of St. Werburgh's of Bristol, for tithes, xls. gjr Adam who had been testator's
chaplain was to celebrate pro anima for two years in that church, and liave
eight marks yearly. " Jtem lego eccl'ie p'och'i sc'i dementis in qua uatus
fui in Northfolk x"." Legacies to the friars of Bristol, to John son of John
Stephenes, and the poor and infirm. To John Stephenes the elder xx'', if
wUling " supportare onus testamenti mei." To wife Alice £100, and the
value of half his goods, &c.; also all his tenements in the town of Bristol,
for her life ; remainder to John Stephenes. These two to be executors, and
to order and dispose with the other half of the goods " p' salute aniine mee."
Proved before the Mayor, Sheriff, and BaUiffs, on Friday next before
the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, 3 Henry iv. Previously proved
before the ecclesiastical authorities.
118.— JOHN HALLE, rector of Buscot.
1400. Given at " Burwardiscote " Feb. 4th. To be buried in the chancel
of my church. Legacies to that church, to AVorcester cathedral, the churches
of the blessed Mary of Cardiff, and St. Stephen of Bristol, and servant AVilliam .
"Jtem lego AA^U'mo Smyth Cl'ico meo xxs & vnam Togam furraf de lib'af
Sacrist' AA'ygorn'." To the vicar of Lechlade a gown furred with fitchew, and
a cup called Cobbard. To the master of the hospital of St. John of Lechlade
20 shillings. To ilaster John Chewe two messuages with eight adjoining
shops in the suburb of Bristol, outside the new gate as one goes towards
the AVere, between that gate and the mill of our lord the King called
"Castelmyll;" the said trustee to seU the property " cariori p'cio quo
pot It," and distribute the money in the celebration of masses and other
works of piety, for the benefit of the soul of A\-alter Tedistill, testator's soul
and all the faithful dead. John Sutton of Bristol may purchase the said
property, and give ten marks less than any one else might offer To the said
Master John Chewe a bed " de AA'orsted panel' cum Curteyns & toto app'atu
eid m p tmeut , also six sUver spoons, &c. He, and Sir Richai-d master of

Notes of Bristol Wills. 61
the house or hospital of Lechlade, and Sir Richard the vicar of that place, to
be executors, and have xUjs iUjd apiece, and dispose of the residue of goods
as they would answer before God.
Proved before Thomas by divine permission abbot of Pershore, in the
parish church of Leigh (de Lega), diocese of Worcester, Oct. 12th, 1401 ;
afterwards in the GuUdhall of Bristol "in pleno hundr' ib'm tenf ."
The episcopal registers at Worcester mention that Richard Porter vicar
of Lechlade, having died, was succeeded by Sir Richard Bedhampton, Dec.
7th, 1404. 119.— ROBERT LYGH, burgess.
1401. Thursday next after the feast of St. James Apostle. To be buried
in the cemetery of the blessed Mary of Redcliff, to the fabric of which church
xxs and my best silver girdle. Legacies also to the vicar, the deacon,
suffragan, and every chaplain celebrating there, the mendicant friars of
Bristol, friar John Derneford, John Dyhuce, William Wroxhale, Nicholas
Harper, the poor of Congesbury, John Blekker, my brother John and sister
Alice, John Selke, Nicholas Lygh, my father John Lygh, my sons John and
Thomas, and daughters Margaret, Joan, and Agnes ; in case of their death
under age, one half of their goods to be distributed pro anima, the other to
revert to testator's surviving brothers and sisters. To five poor maid-servants,
for their marriage, ten shUlings apiece. A white cloth, price xls, to cover
his body before burial, and afterwards, on the same day, to be distributed
to the poor there present, each to have two yards. A black cloth of russet
to be bought for the same sum, and distributed to his servants and poor
domestics. Twenty shUlings "ad corrigend' vias debiles." Bread to the
value of £3 for the poor on the day of burial, and £6 sterling to make a
feast — couiuiam — among his neighbours, rich and poor, on that day. The
sum of vjs vUjd yearly to the procurators of the blessed Mary of Redcliff
for his anniversary for six years ; but if they or their successors will not
attend to it, the forty shillings are to revert to his next of kin. To the poorest
church " istius patrie" a sUver bowl to make a chaUce, to celebrate for
testator's soul and that of Maud Lygh. To wife Margaret residue of goods,
and £40 in gold and merchandise. John Blekker and son Thomas Lygh to
be executors. Exhibited before Henry de Nethirhaven Oct. 15th, 1401 ; proved also
before the Mayor, Sheriff, and Bailiffs.
" Test'm Heni'ici de Netherhauen " is written in the margin opposite the
note of " exhibition ;" and the same mistake occurs in the later index at the
end of the volume. 120.— WILLIAM POUNDE..
1400. Jan. 8th. — "p'ponens me p'tes f nsmarinas m'candisando visitare. "
To be buried wherever God shall appoint. To the mother church of Worces
ter ijs. Legacies to the fabric and rector of St. Stephen's of Bristol, the
clerk, suflfragan, and every chaplain celebrating therein, each order of
mendicant friars, "daughters Alice, Margaret, and Alexandra, and servant
iClen. To the Carmelite Friars in Bristol xls to make a chalice to continue
always in memory of me, To daughter Alice all lands, tenements, &c..

62 Notes of Bri.^tol AA'ills.
which I have, or which may fall to me in fee simple within the island " de
Portelond," to be held of the chief lords of those fees by due and accustomed
sen'ices for ever. All lands, tenements, rents, &c. , that shall fall to me and
my heirs in fee tail, to remain and revert to my heirs according to the same
tenure for ever. Sir John Burford, chaplain, to seU, for the payment of
debts, testator's interest in the tenement purchased of the procurators of
the church of the blessed Mary of Redcliff, situate on St. Augustine's Back
at Bristol. To wife Agnes, for her lite, a tenement in Mersshstrete m the
suburb, purchased of the executors of Thomas Graunt ; the said property to
be afterwards sold by the aforesaid Sir John ; one half of the money to bo
employed pro anima, the other to be divided equally among the above
named three daughters, who are "infra etatem," and are to be in the
keeping of Sir John Burford. Residue of goods to wife Agnes. She, and the
said Sir John, executors ; to the latter xxs.
Proved before the ecclesiastical authorities Jan. 2nd, 1401 ; also before
the Mayor. 121.— JOHN FLUYT, burgess.
1398. Tuesday next before the feast of St. Margaret A'irgin. To be
buried in the parish church of St. James of Bristol, in the chapel of the
blessed Mary there, next the tomb of late wife Thomasine. Legacies to the
fabric and rector of that church, the parish chaplain, and clerk, and two
monks there ; the mother church of AA'orcester, the Augustinian convent, and
the other mendicant friars in Bristol, the fabric of the chapel of Betisley,
and that of the chapel of " Northewyke in Salso Mariseo ; " servants Hem-y
Heinyng and David, and late servant Gerard ; Jenn' Gough, John Poleyn,
and Joan Cobbe. Ten marks sterling for burial expenses and the poor. To
the chapel of the blessed Mary of St. James of Bristol, three large pieces of
timber — merem' — two of which support the scaffold m the church of St.
James aforesaid, and the other lies on St. James's Back. To wife Agnes, for
her life, a hall -with two shops in the town of Bristol, in Worschipstret,
lately acquired by the gift and grant of Walter Vynour ; remainder to my
heirs, on condition that when the said Walter or his executors shaU pay £16
sterling to my heirs executors or assigns, the property shall remain to the
said AA'alter, his heirs and assigns, for ever. Thomas Maistre and Philip
Rigelyn of Betisley are to levy the money due to testator from Roger Ripe,
John Long of Betisley, and the wife of PhUip Boteman of that place, lately
wife of John Yewen ; after which a chaplain is to celebrate pro anima in
the chapel of Betisley as long as the money will hold out. To children John,
Nicholas, WUUam, and Agnes, five marks of sUver apiece. If all should
die under age, executors are to find with the money a chaplain to celebrate
for four years in the aforesaid church of St. James. To dau. Joan forty
shUlings of sUver, and one entire bed now at Lanneyre (Llanyre ?) in AA'ales ;
also, during my state, halt of the messuage and ahop held by lease of the
prior of St. James. Stephen Reve to have the keeping of the said Joan and
her legacies. To dau. Agnes, aU interest in the two shops in AA'orschipstret
had by the grant of John Keynesham. To dau. Isabel xx». To wife Agnes,
a red cow, 20 marks sterling, &c., also the half of a tenement in AVorschip-
stret lately bought of Stephen Reve, and half of two tenements in the
suburb of Bristol in Brodemede, which tenements are held of testator by
John Randolt and AA'illiam Tought ; the said halves to remain, after her

Notes op Brlstol Wills. 63
decease, to children John, Nicholas, William, and Agnes ; to each of whom
an entire bed, price xiijs. iUjd. Silver girdles, &c. , to sons John and William ;
a dagger to son Nicholas. To John son of John Poleyn, ahorse "videl't
le Grey ameler," and one piece of timber, price viijs., to which testator has
proved his right in the court of Hembury ; also to the said John all interest
in the croft called Hychepyll, with a meadow by the same, called Ha'me,
untU the end of the lite of John Hamme, or of testator ; paying yearly to
the chief lords of that fee Iviijs. Residue of goods to be halved ; one part
to wife Agnes, and children John, Nicholas, William, and Agnes ; the other
to be employed for the benefit of testator's soul, his late wife's, their parents',
&c. WUliam Brewer and John Peyntour, baker, to be executors, and have
xiijs. iiijd_ apiece. Sir Richard Wircestre, prior of St. James of Bristol, and
John Sherp, overseers.
Proved in the chapel of the blessed Mary of Redcliff, Aug. 3rd, 1398 ;
afterwards before the Mayor.
122.— THOMAS TANNER, of WeUs, co. Somerset.
1401. Wednesday in the feast of St. Clement Pope and Martyr. To be
buried in the church of St. Cuthbert of Wells, in the chapel of the blessed
Mary, under the southern window, in a tomb about to be newly made for
his body and that of Isabel his wife. For the reconstruction of the afore
said window £20. To the fabric of that church 60 shillings, and the 40
shillings now in the hands of John Blith. Legacies to Sir Walter Hamme,
vicar of St. Cuthberfs, for tithes, each canon, vicar, chorister, &c., of the
church of the blessed Andrew, in which, as well as in St. Cuthberfs, mass
and other offices were to be celebrated ; eight poor people to hold tapers about
his body in the one church, and eight more in the other. For bell-toUhig ijs.
Legacies to the prior and poor inmates of the hospital of St. John of Wells,
and each brother there being a chaplain, to the priors and convents of Wytham
and Henton, the prioress and nuns of Minchinbarugh, co. Wilts, the prior and
convent of the Carmelites in Bristol, and the other friars there ; servants
Robert Ashy, Edward Curteys, John Waryn, William Heryng, and John
Croter ; kinsmen Philip Smyth and John Bradford ; Julian Huth and her
daughter Alice ; Sir WUliam atte Water, chaplain ; Nicholas More ; Elias
Jones, and Walter Menyber, both of Axbridge. To the annuelleres of the
new hall, dwelling in New-street, Wells, for their common table, Ixs. To the
abbot and convent of Glastonbury a pipe of red wine. " Jfm lego Co'ne
Aule nou' Clausi vicar' Well' ad orand' p' anima mea xls." Xo wife Isabel
and her heirs and assigns, a tenement, with two cellars and three shops
adjoinmg, in the town of Bristol, situate in the south part of a certain street
called Smalstret, between the cemetery of St. Werburgh's church and a
tenement of the lord of Bumell. Residue of goods to the said Isabel. She,
Thomas Hore, John Broun, John Wykyng, and John Panes, executors ; to
the last two 100 shillings apiece.
Proved before Richard Bruton, canon of Wells cathedral, Dec. 12th,
1401 ; also before John Barstaple, Mayor of Bristol, &c.
123.— JOHN CHEPPYSTOWE, burgess.
1402. June 9th. — "p'ochianus sc'i Jacobi Bristoll' Wygom' dioc'." To
be buried in the parish church of the said St. James, by former wife Edith,

64 Notes op Bri.stol Wills.
Legacies to the fabric of that church, the prior of St. James of Bristol, and
the three monks there, each secular priest now serving there in the parish
church, the fabric of the church of the blessed Mary of Redcliff, the mother
church of Worcester, and each house of mendicant friars in Bristol. Twenty
shillings- worth of bread for the poor on the day of burial. Ten pounds of
wax for a Ught to burn about my body at mass, &c., on the same day. To
wife Isabel my dwelling-house in Lewenysmede, and a tenement in the same
street inhabited by Roger Libbe ; the said property to be sold after her
death, and the money expended for the good of our souls, and those of my
parents, ancestors, and benefactors. The said Isabel and Adam Arthur to be
executors ; to the latter 20 shUlings, if willing to administer.
Proved before John AA'hyte, perpetual vicar of the church of SS. PhUip
and Jacob of Bristol, diocese of Worcester, in the parish church of St. James,
June 30th, 1402 ; also before the Mayor, Sheriff, and BaUifEs.
124.— RICHARD FEROUR, burgess of Wells.
1402. Thursday in the morrow of the feast of St. Andrew Apostle. To
be buried in the cemetery of St. Cuthbert of WeUs, by wife Mabil and
chUdren. Legacies to the -vicar of that church, and the chaplains serving in
the same and taking part in the funeral rites, and on the days of the
anniversary ; 1 00 masses to be celebrated before burial, and 40 shUlings to
be distributed in bread to the poor on that day. A fit chaplain to celebrate
for one year for testator's soul, and that of his former wife, and for the
healthful estate of his now wife. To brother Henry all clothing, as weU
wooUen as linen, except two cloaks. To kinsman John Houghlot a dagger,
sUver chain, &c., it he will cause, during his life, that fom- masses be cele
brated on the day of the anniversary, for the souls of John Possebury, John
Greynton, and others. To Ralph Ferant of Exeter a baselard, &c. To wife
FeUcia 4 marks of yearly rent from the two shops held by John Devenyssh
for his life, -with reversion of the same ; which shops testator had by the
gift and enfeoflEment of John atte Celer, burgess of Bristol, and are situate in
the south part of Wynchstr't in that town, between a messuage of the abbot
of St. Augustine's of Bristol on the east, and one of John Clyve on the west;
also two marks of yearly rent from a tenement in WeUs inhabited by
Nicholas Cristisham and his wife Maud ; the said six marks and reversion
to remain to daughter Isabel and her lawful issue. One mark of the rent in
Wells to be expended yearly on testator's obit on the day of the anniversary.
To dau. Katharine a cup which belonged to her mother Mabil, and a coffer
"cum Wyketf," also a messuage in WeUs, situate in "la Niewstr't apud
lez barres." If testator's daughters should die s.p., the said property to
revert and remain to his rightful and next heirs. His wife to be executrix
and John Wycombe and kinsman John Houghlot overseers. AA'itnessed by
Sir Walter Hamme, vicar of St. Cuthberfs of AA'eUs, Nicholas More and
others. Proved before the Mayor, Sheriff, and Bailiffs of Bristol on Thursday in
the feast " Cathedre sc'i Petri " 4 Henry iv.
This wiU is followed by a -writing setting forth that Edith, relict of
Hugh Plommer, lately burgess of Bristol, and John Plommer hi" son, and
WiUiam Castell, executors of the wUl of the said Hugh, have sold o Ralph

Notes of Bristol Wills. 65
Persevale, John Deye, parson of Baggeworth, and John Briggewath, a
tenement iu Baldewynstret, in the suburb of Bi-istol, situate between a
tenement lately possessed by Richard Bromdon and one formerly possessed
by Richard Horlok, and extending from the aforesaid street to a tenement
which was formerly Roger Turtle's, and is now held by Juliana Southwode ;
which property was to be sold for the payment of the said testator's debts
and the good of his soul : Will 114. The said Edith and the other executors
conclude -with the statement that because their seals were unknown "pl'ribz,"
they caused that the seal of the office of the Bristol mayoralty be affixed to
the document. AVitnessed by John Barstaple, Mayor, and many others.
Given at Bristol, Aug. 17th, 3 Henry iv.
125.— AVILLIAM SOLLERS, burgess.
1402. Sept. 18th. — " p'ochianus eccl'ie sc'i Joh'is Bristoll." To be
buried in the crypt — Crouda — of the said church, to the fabric of which £3.
To wife Agnes aU interest in a property, including a garden, in the suburb of
Bristol in the market ; remainder to son Thomas for his lite ; then to son
WUliam ; after him to dau. Margaret ; then to dau. Elen for her life, " si
tunc aretro fu'it." Also to wife Agnes, a house and garden in Gropelane,
lately purchased of Robert Bakkester ; to remain, after her death, like the
other property, and at length be sold for the benefit of the poor and needy.
The tenement in Gosham to be disposed of for the good of testator's soul, and
the souls of all the faithful dead. Residue to the said Agnes, who is appointed
guardian of aU the chUdren, She, Sir John Knyghton, clerk, and Sir John
Tovy (or Tony), rector of St. John's aforesaid, to be executors.
Proved before John AVhite, perpetual vic&T of the church of SS. Philip
and Jacob Apostles, in the parish church of St. John of Bristol, Oct. 6th,
1402 ; afterwards before the Mayor.
126.— NICHOLAS WALEYS, mason.
1402. March 22nd. To be buried in the monastic church of St. Augustine
of Bristol, by the side of wife Margery. To the abbot and convent of that
monastery xls, fop their prayers. Five tapers to bum about my body. For
burial expenses xxs. ' ' Jfm lego Belryngers Mon' p'dicf ad pulsand' campan'
p' a'i'a mea ijs." Legacies to the vicar of St. Augustine the Less, the
fabric of the church of St. Michael of Bristol, and each order of friars.
Four shops in the suburb in Horstrete, between the garden of the Kalend
aries of Bristol on the one part, and a shop of testator's inhabited by John
Bridport on the other, to be sold pro anima. To dau. Isabel and her lawful
posterity, a haU with two shops in front, in the aforesaid street, situate
between a tenement of the abbot and convent of St. Augustine and the
tenement of WiUiam Berdon, and extending from the street to Frome ferry.
The said Isabel, or her executors, to give away on Friday in every week for
ever a penny-worth of bread for the good of testator's soul. To servant
Margery ten shUlings ; also a shop with two gardens behind, in the same
street, situate between the said four shops and the tenement of Adam
Abraham, and extending from the street in front to the land of John Stoke,
merchant, behind. But it Margery should die in the lifetime of dau. Isabel,
this property is to belong to the latter and her lawful issue. The said
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ilai-gery, Peter Webbe, and John Bridport, executors ; to the last two
vjs vUjd apiece.
Proved before William Forster, clerk, bachelor in laws, commissary
general of the Bishop of Worcester, June 9th, 1403 ; before the Mayor on
Monday next before the feast of St. Alban, 4 Heniy iv.
127.— JOHN BORTON, bnrgess.
1401. Feb. 9th. To be buried in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr
of Bristol. Legacies to that church, to my vicar, to each chaplain now
serving there, and the parish chaplain ; to the church of the blessed Mary
of Redcliff ; the four orders of friars in Bristol ; for the poor and funeral
expenses ; to Sir WiUiam Kene, John HuU, Nicholas HnUe, John Falaunce,
servant Agnes, John Penard, Peter Gasquyn, and William CabuU. A fit
chaplain to celebrate in the aforesaid church of St. Thomas for a whole year,
for the soul of testator and of Elen his former -wife ; the said chaplain not to
absent himself from the church at any of the canonical hours, without leave of
the executors, or other reasonable cause ; also a trental of St. Gregory Pope to
be celebrated by him, according as it may be la-wtuUy sung at certain festivals
in the year, namely, tlrrough the octave of the Lord's Epiphany, and
during other feasts. Another chaplain to celebrate in the same church for
two years. Testator's body to be covereil with half a cloth " de Bemet "
at the mass and other mortuary offices ; to be given, immediately after
his burial, to four poor people, that they might pray for his souL AU his
cups and sUver spoons to be halved between his -wife Joan and son John
Borton. Residue of goods, except household vessels, to be also di-vided ; one
part for his wife, the other to the executors for payment of legacies. To
son John £100 sterling, &;c., and testator's dwelling-house in the suburb of
Bristol in Redcliff-street, situate between the tenement of Elias Combe and
that of Jolm Bathe inhabited by Thoinas Dier, and extending from the said
street to Lawdiche ; which tenement is held by wife Joan for her life. John
Neuton, Richard Dyer, and Richard Borton, tucker, executors, to each of
whom £3, it willing to act ; son John overseer.
Proved before the Mayor on Monday next before the feast of St. Alban,
4 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
12S,— AA'ILLIAM BOUGHAN.
1-103. July 11th. To be bm-ied in the chapel of St. Katharine "eccl'ie
p'ochial' sc'e Crucis TempU BristoU." I^egacies to each priest celebrating
in that chm-ch, and the two clerks ; to John Combur, John Hillard, servant
Maud, and apprentices Robert and William. To -wife Joan, for her life, a
tenement in the suburb of Bristol in Toukerstrete, between the tenement of
John Selwode on the north, and a certain way caUed ContassUpe which leads
to the Avon on the south ; remainder to ' ' Joh' i Joh' " our chUdren, and their
lawful issue ; in default, to be disposed of for the good of all our souls.
The said t^vo chUdren to have 100 shiUings sterling, and be under the guar
dianship of wife Joan during their minority. Ii they should die underage,
one half of that sum to remain to their mother, the other to be employed
for the benefit of the soul of former ^vife Margaret, &c. To son John the
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"existentem coloris virid' & de storion'." AA'ife Joan, John Coinbar, and
William Boughan, son of AVilliam Boughan the younger, executors. To the
said William, a silver bowl called le Taster.
Proved before Thomas Barton, clerk, commissary general of the Bishop
of B. and W. , in the chapel of the blessed Mary next the close of Wells
cathedral, Aug. 14th, 1403 ; before the Mayor, Sheriff, and Bailiffs of
Bristol on Monday next before the feast of St. Valentine, 5 Henry iv.
129.— JOHN PALMER, tucker and burgess.
1403. Jan. 29th. To be buried in the parish church of St. Philip of
Bristol, to the fabric of which a brass pot and platter. Legacies to the
vicar, and each chaplain celebrating there ; to the mother church of Wor
cester, each order of friars in Bristol, and servants Agnes Edward, and
Margaret Seysdon. Six marks for the poor and expenses on the day of
burial. Testator wills that Edward Palmer and Robert his brother be
made burgesses of the town of Bristol " sup' costag' & expens' meis," and
have all his implements pertaining to a fuller's craft, his wonted clothing,
&o. His tenement and garden in the suburb of Bristol in the market,
situate between the land of John Droys and the tenement of Richard
Brewer, and extending from the street in front to the land of Richard
Ledbury behind, to be sold for the benefit of the destitute. To wife Edith,
napkins, cushions, &c. ; also four shops with garden and diying-room in the
said market, situate between the tenement of John Stiel and that of John
Stephenys, and extending from that street to Baftestrete. But when dau.
Agnes arrives at full age, or is married, she is to hold this property, paying
out of it two shUlings yearly for the keeping of testator's anniversary and
that of John Stiel and his wife Maud. Also to the said Edith, a state iu
other property in the market situate between a tenement of the abbot and
convent of Stanley and a shop of the Kalendaries of Bristol, and extending
from the street to what was formerly the garden of John Vyell. If she and
dau. Agnes should both die " durante statu meo," the said state to be sold,
and the money distributed among the destitute. To the said Edith and
Agnes, a bam in the market, between the tenement of John Stephenys and
the garden of the aforesaid abbot and convent ; to be sold after their decease
for the benefit of the destitute. Residue of goods to be divided into three
parts ; the first to be distributed pro anima, the second for wife Edith, the
thhd for dau. Agnes. WUliam Hurdeman, to whom xxs, to have the keeping
of the third part for the use of the said Agnes. Edmund Broun, to whom
xujs iUjd, and the said Edith, executors.
Proved in the parish church of All Samts of Bristol, Feb. 9th, 1403 ;
also before the Mayor. 130.— THOMAS GILEMYN, burgess.
1404. Monday in the feast of the Translation of St. Thomas Martyr. To
be buried in the crypt under the church of St Nicholas of Bristol, in the tomb
where his children lie interred. A silver girdle to the fabric of that church.
To Sir Nicholas Adames the vicar, six silver spoons, bequeathed to testator
by Sir John Croume, also a maser bound with silver engraven with a bishop's
(?) head— cw' vno capite ep'ali inp'sso. Legacies to the clerk, the suffragan,
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and each chaplain celebrating there, and taking part in the funeral rites ;
and to all other chaplams attendmg. Loaves of bread to the value of £10 to
be given to the poor and needy on the day of burial, and 10 shillings for the
needy inmates of the almshouses in Bristol. To the fabric of the cathedral
church of Worcester xijd. The second best silver ghdle to the church of the
Holy Trhiity of Bradeford. His breviary to be delivered to a chaplain of
good conversation, who is to have it for his lite, and find security for its
proper and safe keeping, that it may be afterwards handed over to another
fit chaplain. A brass pot to the hospital of St. Bartholomew of Bristol.
The sum of 100 shUlings for a year's celebrations in the church of St. Nicholas.
Lands, tenements, &c., in the town and suburb, to be sold immediately after
testator's death, and the money divided into three parts ; one for the fabric
of the church aforesaid ; the second for chaplains to celebrate for his soul,
and the souls of wife Agnes, and Richard, and all the faithful dead ; the
third for the needy poor. Thomas Hendy, John Penrice, Roger Peny, and
Robert Clement, executors, to each of whom a silver cup with a silver cover.
Proved before the ecclesiastical authorities July 16th, 1404 ; before the
Mayor, Sheriff, and Bailiffs, on Monday next after the feast of the Assump
tion of B.V.M., 5 Henry iv.
This will is also recorded in the probate registry at Somerset House,
where a considerable number of the ensuing wills are registered,
131.— WALTER NEWCOMBB, burgess.
1401. Jan. 11th. To be buried " apud Redeclyue " in the chapel of St.
Nicholas. Legacies to the fabric and vicar of the church of Redcliff, every
chaplain serving there on the day of burial, and the two clerks now serving
therein ; to Thomas Eston. To Walter son of Adam Lyme, and his heirs, a
bed ; also, after the death of testator's wife, the reversion of a shop by the
common sink of the town of Bristol. To wife Alice, this property, if the
said Walter should die s.p. ; also lands and tenements in the town and
suburb, or in any other place, and all goods and chattels. She and John
Blocker to be executors.
Proved in the cathedral church of Wells, March 28th, 1402 ; before John
Barstaple, Mayor of Bristol, &c., on Monday next after the feast of the
Exaltation of the holy Cross, 5 Henry iv.
132.— THOMAS KNAPPE, burgess.
1404. Sunday next after the feast of St. Barnabas Apostle. To be
buried in the chancel of the chapel of St. John the Evangelist, on the Back
of Bristol, diocese of Worcester. To the fabric of the parish church of St.
Nicholas £20. To the vicar thereof for tithes and offerings 100 shillings.
Legacies to each chaplain of that church, the four orders of friars, and
AVilliam Penseforde. To servant Avice Knappe, for her marriage, and my
brother William Knappe, 50 pounds of silver apiece. To the Commonalty
of Bristol 200 marks of silver. To John Dreyse all effects, lands, and
tenements in Bristol or elsewhere ; the said John and his wife Margery
being made testator's heirs. A yearly rent of £20 for providing two chap
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where testator's body shall rest, for his soul, and that of Avice his deceased
wife, and the souls of his progenitors, and all the faithful dead. John
Dreyse and WUliam Penseford executors. Witnessed by Sir Henry
Hassefeld, chaplain, Thomas Bartelote, WUUam Nele, and others.
Proved before Robert Dudbroke, Mayor, &c., on Friday next after the
feast of the Purification of B.V.M., 6 Henry iv. Previously proved before
the ecclesiastical authorities. 133.— ROBERT SPISOUR, burgess.
1404. Thursday next before the feast of St. Michael. To be buried
in the ciypt—Crippa—oi St. Nicholas of Bristol. Legacies to the fabric of
that church, Thomas Smyth, chaplain, and each chaplain celebrating therein,
the four orders of friars of Bristol, servants Regmald, John, Thomas, and
Maud ; to twelve poor people, and nurse Alice. To WiUiam " de Capella " on
the bridge iijs iUjd. "Jfm lego fabrice eccl'ie Pedrici in Cornubia videl't
edificaf in Badman vjs viijd." Thirteen poor people to have a shirt and
pair of shoes apiece. Twenty shUlings to be distributed in bread for the
good of testator's soul. A chaplain to celebrate, and have eight marks. To
wife Alice the dwelling-house, third part of effects, &c. The said house to
go, after her decease, to son Roger ; if he should die s. p. , remainder to John,
Roger's brother ; in default of issue, rem. to his brother Thomas ; in def.,
rem. to their sister Avice. If at length there should be no heir, the said
property to be disposed of pro anima. Wife Alice, Richard Pewtrer, chap
lain, and Roger Mynde, executors, to each of whom xxs.
Proved before the Mayor, &c., on Thursday next after the feast of the
Purification of B.V.M., 6 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesias
tical authorities. 134.— JOHN SLOO, burgess.
1404. April 21st. To be buried in the church of St. Stephen of Bristol,
by the image of the Holy Trinity on the north side. Legacies to the fabric
and rector of that church, and every chaplain attending on the day of burial,
the fabric of the church of St. Augustine the Less, and each order of friars
in Bristol ; Joan Phelpys, Isabel seynt Mariechurche, and Nicholas " s'uienf
mee. " To servant William Dyme xxs, and a gown with hood of red and murrey
color, in the name of a debt. To son Richard, a bassenet, with ventail, a pair of
iron gloves, and a halberd. To wife Margaret the rents and services due from
Walter Power, baker, and his wife Alice, for testator's share of a tenement in
the suburb of Bristol in Knyfsmythstrete, inhabited by the same Walter and
AUce ; also a rent bought of Thomas atte Celer, clerk, the rents and services
paid by Thomas Lumbard, shoemaker, the half of a shop in the street aforesaid
inhabited by Alice Crane, and the rents due from Thomas Drynkwater, with
the reversion after the death of the said Thomas. John Porter, chaplain, to
whom a piece of silver worth x', and the said Margaret to be executors, and
to order and dispose ' ' p' ai'a mea. "
Proved before William Forster, clerk, &c. , in the church of St. Stephen
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135.— EDWARD TANNER, bm-gess.
1404. Nov. 29th. Of the parish of the holy Apostles PhUip and Jacob.
To be buried -within the chm-ch of St. Peter of Bristol, to the fabric of which
xxs. To the mother church of Worcester vjd. A chaplain to celebrate for a
year, and have 100 shUlings. For funeral expenses 50 shillings. Legacies
to the fabric of St. PhUip's church, the vicar, curate, and clerk ; male
servant Denis ; servants Joan and Alice. " Jfm lego Edwardo filioU' meo
sussepf de sacro fonte vnam Murram in cui' fundo infra scribif hoc nomen
Jhc in asura p'cij x^ & xls cum p'uen'it id'm Edwardus ad etatem xx annor'."
Residue to wife Joan. She, and 'John Bagpath, to whom vjs -vujd, to be
executors. AA'itnessed by Sir John Wyte, vicar of St. PhUip's, Robert Chepe
on the bridge of Bristol, and Nicholas Alwey, burgess of the town.
Proved before the Mayor on Monday next after the feast of the Purifi
cation of B.A'.M., 6 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical
authorities. 136.— RICHARD KENFEKE, burgess.
1404. Saturday in the feast of St. CecUy A'irgin and Martyr. To be
buried in the church of St. Werburgh of Bristol. To the fabric thereof vjs viijd.
To sons WUliam, John, and Henry £5 apiece. To dau. Joan £11, a piece of
sUver with a foot, a maser of less value — peior' — with a siher foot, and a bed.
To my brother WUliam Carse vjs vujd. QVo marks and a half to be laid
out in bread for the poor and needy pro anima. Legacies to John Thomas,
chaplain at St. Bartholomew's, and Thomas and Hugh Carse. Residue to wife
Katharine. She and servant Thomas Carse to be executors.
Proved before the Mayor on Friday next after the feast of St. Valentine,
6 Henry iv. Previously proved before WUliam Forster, clerk, &c.
137. -JOHN BANTSTEBURY, burgess.
1404. Dec. 30th. To be buried before the altar of the blessed Mary in
the church of St. Werburgh of Bristol, to the fabric of which xxx^ AU
effects to be halved ; one part to wife Joan, the other for payment of legacies.
To the mother church of AA'orcester xxd. Twenty-four poor people to carry
torches at his burial and the previous offices, and have a gown with hood,
and ijd apiece. Legacies to the five priests celebrating in the church afore
said, on condition of their dUigently occupying themselves in divine rites
on the occasion, and to nineteen other priests, that they may attend; to
servants Thomas AA'hete, John Came (or Carne), Margaret, and Katharine ;
kinswoman Elianor, WiUiam Brent, Robert Asshton, and his wife Denis,
Sir WUUam HoweU, chaplain, WiUiam Broke, clerk, the friars of Bristol,
and the procurators of the fraternity of All Souls at Redcliff. Ten marks
for one or two chaplains to celebrate at St. Werburgh's or elsewhere.
John son of Robert Gardyner to have the £200 bequeathed by his father's
wUl, and release from aU further claim testator's executors, and those who
were bound for him at the GuUdhall : AA'ill 55. To the same John Gardyner
a silver cup -with cover, and a cup of ivory bound with sUver. To the fabric
of the church and house of the Friars Minors at Limerick in Ireland, eight
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place provide due security for the proper expendmg of that sum on the
reparation of the said church and house, the overseers of the work to be
chosen by the executors. To the fabric of the church of the blessed Mary
of Limerick aforesaid xxxiijs iiijd. Xo wife Joan two water-miUs situate in
Limerick, and all testator's tenements and rents in and outside that city ; to
be sold after her decease, and the money applied to pious purposes for the
good of her soul and his. She, Robert Assheton, and WiUiam Broke, ex
ecutors. Proved in the parish church of All Saints of Bristol, before Thomas Lye,
rector of St. Peter's, and Thomas MarchaU, perpetual vicar of the former
church, Feb. 7th, 1404 ; afterwards before the Mayor.
138.— THOMAS WHITE, of the town of Bristol, fisherman.
1404. Thursday in the feast of St. Leonard. To be buried in the crypt
of the church of St. Nicholas, to the fabric of which iijs iijjd. Legacies to
daughter Alice, and Thomas Smyth, chaplain. Residue of goods to the
executors, viz., John Gierke and wife Alice.
Proved in the church of All Saints of Bristol Feb. 11th, 1404; afterwards
before the Mayor. 139.— ADAM FORSTER, burgess.
1402. Jan. 18th. To be buried in the crypt of St. Nicholas of Bristol.
Legacies to the vicar and fabric of that church, each chaplain celebrating there
in, and the suffragan. "Jt'm lego mafcef^'sic^ eccl'ie xijd." To Thomas son of
John Donne xx' ; if he should die under age, testator's son John to have that
sum. To son John ten marks ; if he should die, one half to wife Alice, and
the other pro anima. Residue to the said Alice. She, John Bathe, and
WiUiam Hurdeman, executors.
Proved before Nicholas Adam, vicar of St. Nicholas's church, June 30th,
1403 ; afterwards before the Mayor.
140.— JOHN HALEWEY.
1404. Nov. 20th. To be buried in the church of St. James of Bristol,
"coram ymagine sc'e Crucis ib'm iuxta sepultura' Nich'i Hastyng in dexfa
p'te eiusd'm sepulf e." Legacies to the fabric of that church, the parish
chaplain, the clerk, each monk of the house of St. James, and the prior ;
each order of friars, the fabric of St. Peter's of Bristol, and the mother
church of the blessed Mary of Worcester. To Margery Hastyng, testator's
mother, the rents and services due from Robert Brayn, "Bouchour," and his
wife Joan, for a hall and two adjoining shops in Worshepstret, Bristol, with
reversion of the same ; also a shop there inhabited by Joan Possh, and a
stable held of testator by Robert Prat "Boucho'." The said property to
remain, after her death, to daughter Margery and her lawful issue ; in default
of such issue, to be sold ; preference being given, at the sale thereof, to
Thomas Halewey and his wife Joan, testator's sister ; and with the money a
fit chaplain to be paid for celebrating in the church of St. Peter of Bristol.
If testator and -wife Alice should leave no lawful heir, his mother Margery
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72 Notes of Bristol Wills.
the tenement of the abbot and convent of Tewkesbury, and that of Philip
Faunt ; also the rents and services paid by Richard Venour and his wife
Cristina for a messuage in Worshepstret, with reversion of the same ; and
the rents" and services paid by Thoinas Engelond and his wife Julian for a
tenement in the same street, with reversion ; and also the rents and services
paid for a tenement, shop, and cellar, in the street aforesaid, by Thomas
Powke and his wife Agnes, and by Henry Honsome (?) and his wife Maud,
with reversion of the same : which property, with the exception of the
tenement in Lewlynnesmede, to remain to dau. Margery, and to be sold, in
case of her death s.p., for pro-viding celebrations pro anima. With the
money obtained by the sale of the excepted tenement after the death of
testator's mother, a chaplain was to celebrate in the church of St. James of
Bristol, for the souls of testator's father and mother, Nicholas Hastyng,
Walter Horugge, &c. To the aforesaid Thomas Halewey and his -wife Joan,
and the heirs of the latter, a garden in the suburb of Bristol in the market,
lately bought of Isabel Predy, dau. and heir of WiUiam Predy ; also the
reversion of a messuage in Lewlynnesmede, after the death of testator's
mother, who was then occupying it. To wife Alice a bed, &c. To John
Sutton a coat of mail, a saddle with bridle, "vnu' p'kyngpalet," &c.
Residue to mother Margery. She and Thomas Halewey to be executors.
John Sutton overseer.
Proved before William Forster, clerk, &c., March 13th, 1404; after
wards before the Mayor.
141.— WILLIAM FOLKYSHULL, burgess.
1405. April 2nd. To be buried in St. Mary's chapel in the church of St.
Augustine by Bristol, to the fabric of which church £10. To each house of
the four orders of mendicant friars of Bristol 40 shillings, that they might
celebrate for testator's soul. £20 for poor people on the day of burial, one
penny to each ; and the same sum for funeral expenses, and mourning apparel
for the poor — vestita paup'u' sera. To William Kendall £3, for his praise
worthy service, and wages for a year, as agreed upon. Legacies to the
fabric of the blessed Mary of " Redecleff," to the reparation of St. Wer
burgh's, and the rector of that church for tithes, each person in testator's
service, his sister Agnes, and Alice "Aue mee." To daughter Joan £200.
To wife Joan all his lands and tenements in the town and suburb of Bristol ;
remainder to dau. Joan and her lawful issue. If the said Joan should die
s.p., the property to remain to the Mayor and Commonalty of Bristol, on
condition that they find two fit chaplains to celebrate for his soul ; the said
Mayor and the Sheriff to take for their pains 40 pence out of the lands and
tenements. To the clerk £100 to distribute at various times in clothing for
the poor, visiting the decrepit sick, mending the roads, &c. Wife Joan and
Walter Seymour executors ; to the latter £10.
Proved before the ecclesiastical authorities, Aug. 8th, 1405 ; afterwards
before the Mayor. 142.— AGNES LEMMAN, relict of John Lemraan.
1405. May 18th. To be buried in the church of St. Mary of RedcUff,
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the Back of Bristol, and inhabited by testatrix. If he should die within
the term, "q'd absum," remainder to brother John. Residue to sons Thomas
and John. In case of their death, the said tenement and the whole residue
to be disposed of for the good of the soul of testatrix, and the souls of
Richard Brockeworth, John Lemman, &c. William Whyte and his wife
Edith to be executors. John Stephyn overseer. Witnessed by Sir Thomas
Smyth, chaplain, Sir William Hervey, chaplain, Thomas Lemman, and
many others.
Proved before WUliam Forster, clerk, &c., July 10th, 1405 ; afterwards
before the Mayor. 143.— RICHARD BRAYLE, burgess. *
1405 (1404 ?). Thursday next before the feast of St, Thomas Archbishop.
To be buried in the cemetery of St. Nicholas "cu' filijs meis." Legacies to
the vicar of that church for tithes, and Richard Brokworth. To wife Edith
a tenement in the suburb of Bristol, for her life ; remainder to son Richard
and his lawful posterity. If he should die s.p., the property to be disposed
of pro anima. Residue of goods to wife Edith and son Richard, who are to
pay what is due to Richard Clement "Cofferare." If Edith should die
during the minority of son Richard, he is to be in the keeping of Robert
Rowe and his wife Joan ; if these should die, Richard Brokworth is to take
charge of him. Robert Rowe and Richard Brokworth executors.
Proved before Richard Wynchecombe, clerk, &c., in the parish church
of St. Nicholas of Bristol, Jan. 25th, 1404 ; afterwards before the Mayor.
144.— JOHN BOUNT.
1404. Aug. 24th. Testator describes himself as son and heir of John
Bount, late a burgess of the town of Bristol, and commends his soul to
Almighty God, the B.V.M., His Mother, St. John Apostle and Evangelist,
and aU the saints : his body, it he died in Bristol, to be buried in the ceme
tery of the blessed Mary of Redcliff, by the bodies of his brother Thomas
and sister Margaret. Legacies to the fabric and vicar of that church, the
parish priest of St. Thomas's, each order of mendicant friars of Bristol,
friar John Dimeford, Sir Adam Cantwell of the order of Carthusians, Sir
Adam of the Temple in London, Maud Canyng, Walter Wotton, weaver,
AVilliam TaUlour, John Bath, and apprentice William Hau'sam (orHan'sam).
To John Caunterbury 40 shillings, for his good and true affection, &c. , also
testator's book of the Gospels in English, which was then in the keeping of
William Stourton. To uncle Roger articles of clothing, &c., and a yearly
rent of 40 shillings for his life. To John Pochyn, burgess of Bristol, 33
shilUngs of rent from a tenement in Cornstret inhabited by John Austyn
and his wife Joan ; also, for his life, land and meadow ground in Tykenam
and Hele, co. Somerset ; remainder to Alice Wermystre, after whose death,
to the right heirs of Thomas Morell, testator's kinsman. The said John to
dispose of the residue of goods pro anima. To apprentice John Beoff, ' ' Cur'
& Socio meo dilecto," xls, and testator's new " Statuta," and sword gar
nished -with silver, also his large harp, and guitar "cu' facie Damisell'."
He wills that Richard Appulby, whom he releases from his apprenticeship,
be liberated from the prison of Newgate, on condition that he agrees with

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the aforesaid John Beoff. To Robert " Mancipio medij Templi " two marks
" p' inmensa (sic) bonitate sua michi impensa." Testator wills that when
Thomas Bokelond, brother on the side of his mother, " cui' anime p'picietur
deus," shall come to hisfuUage, viz. 21, Richard Pensford and Roger Bount,
feoffees in all his lands and tenements in the town and suburb of Bristol,
shall enfeoff the said Thomas of and in the tenement inhabited by Richard
Fembrigg. To the same Thomas and his lawful issue, the tenement inhab
ited by Thomas Williams, tailor. If he should die s.p., the tenement
inhabited by Richard Fembrigg to remain to William Warmystre and his
wife Alice for their life, and that inhabited by Thomas Williams to remain
to John Thorp for his life ; both tenements to be afterwards sold, with
preference to testator's next of kin on his mother's side, and the money
'given for celebrations in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr of Bristol,
for the good of his soul, the souls of his parents, Juliana Frox, John Wale
and Margaret his wife, as long as the money would hold out. To the Mayor
of Bristol vjs viijd, and each of the Bailiffs of the said to-wn xld, to see that
the will in this respect be faithfully carried out. Alice Wermystre to have
the keeping of the said brother Thomas and his legacies during his minority.
The other lands and tenements in the town and suburb to be sold, unme-
diately after testator's decease, to John Bath, if he should wish to purchase,
if not, to John Barstaple, and the money employed " ad maiore' cultu'
diuinu'," also for payment of debts, and celebrations for his soul, the souls
of his father and mother, and my lord William Wykeham, bishop of
Winchester " fundatoris mei," and for the good estate of his colleges at
Winchester and Oxford. To Walter Wale of Wroxall and his heirs, all
testator's land at Cokelesford in Wroxall. John Pochyn, otherwise Bath,
John Beoff, William Pensford, to whom 100 shillings, and William Robrok,
to whom 40 shillings, to be executors.
Proved before John Barstaple, Mayor, Mark William, Sheriff, John
Clyve and John Niewton, Bailiffs, on Monday next after the feast of the
Conception of B.V.M., 7 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesias
tical authorities. 145.— THOMAS BENET, tanner.
1405. Sept. 11th. To be buried in the cemetery of the blessed Mary
of Redcliff. Legacies to the fabric of that church, the fabric and rector of
the church of St. John of Bristol, William Benet the elder, Alice Filter, the
poor, and every child raised by testator from the holy font. To dau. Joan
20 marks, for her marriage ; Thomas Filter to have the keeping of her and
her effects until she be of full age. To wife Julian £20, also a tenement in
the suburb in Gropelane, between the tenement of Richard Frere and that
of William Glaceare ; remainder to the said Joan and her lawful issue. If
she should die s.p., the property to be disposed of pro anima. AVife Julian,
AVUliam Benet the younger, and Thomas Fylter, executors. To the said
WiUiam xiijs uijd, if wUling to act. To the said Thomas xs, on the same
condition. Proved before WiUiam Forster, Oct. 31st, 1405 ; afterwards before the
Mayor.

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146.— ROBERT CROSMAN.
1405. Wednesday next after the feast of St. Matthew Apostle and
EvangeUst. Testator describes himself as of the parish of the Holy Trinity
of Bristol, in the diocese of Worcester, and invokes the name of Christ. To
be buried in the church of All Saints of Bristol "eora' alta cruce," where
the bodies of his father Thomas and mother Agnes were interred. His wife
Agnes every year during her life, on the feast of the Apostles Simon and
Jude, to have four masses celebrated in that church, and give alms to the
poor, for the good of the souls of Thomas, Agnes, Robert, Isabel, and all
the faithful dead. The vicar of All Saints to have xld, and put the above-
said names " in Tabula memoriar'," and rehearse them on Sundays. The
rector of Holy Trinity to do the same at his church, to the fabric of which
xxd, and to him xld for tithes and offerings forgotten. Legacies to the pro-
cm-ators of All Saints', and to priests for the celebration of masses on the
day of burial, for the soul of testator's father and mother, his former wife
Isabel, &c., and at his month's mind. To wife Agnes a tenement in Temple
strete, with two adjoining shops, and a garden ; to be sold, after her death,
for pious uses ; also two shops in " le Market " between the tenement of
AVilliam Fader and that of John Neel, fisher ; also arable lands and meadows
at Compton Dando and Marksbury, co. Somerset ; to be sold at length for
procuring masses for the souls of testator's father and mother, and uncle
William Wydeboruwe, &.c. Residue to wife Agnes. She, and John Tyler,
brewer, of the parish of Holy Trinity aforesaid, executors.
Proved before the Mayor, &c. , on Monday next before the feast of St.
David Bishop, 7 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical
authorities. 147.— JOHN DUNSTER, burgess.
1406. May 17th. To be buried in the chancel of St. Laurence of BristoL
Legacies to the rector of that church, the mother church of Worcester,
WiUiam Dene, chaplain, and Thomas MicheU. To wife Isabel, and sons
WiUiam, Elias, and John, all and singular the utensils pertaining to the
chamber, hall, and kitchen, &c. To the said sons ten marks. All money
remaining after payment of funeral expenses to be divided into three parts ;
one to be distributed pro anima, the second for the said Isabel, the third for
the sons in equal portions. To the said sons for their life, all interest in the
shop, with solar buUt over it, in Knyfsmythstrete, lately purchased of the
Mayor and Commonalty of Bristol for a term of years. If they should all
die within the term, the property to be for the poor in the hospital of the
Holy Trinity at Lafford's gate. Wife Isabel, Sir William aforesaid, and
Thomas MicheU, executors.
Proved before John Pavy, clerk, bachelor in laws, commissary general
of the Bishop of Worcester, in the parish church of St. Augustine of Bristol,
June 9th, 1406. No note of proof at the GuUdhall.
148._WILLIAM LE ELE, burgess.
1405. Wednesday in the feast of Julian Bishop, viz. the 27th day of
January. To be buried in the cemetery of the parish church " sc'e Crucis

76 Notes op Bristol AA'ills.
de Temple Bristoll," diocese of Bath and Wells. Legacies to the vicar of
that church, to William Howys, chaplain, and every other priest celebrating
therein, to each of the four orders of friars in Bristol, and Alice daughter of
Robert Scherhay. To the chapel of St. Katharine, in the church aforesaid,
a cup of mazer garnished with sUver and gUt, not to be sold at any tune ;
also vjs -vujd for the adornment of the high altar, namely, for a frontal. To
wife Agnes testator's dwelling-house ; the reversion thereof to be sold for
procuring celebrations pro anima. The said Agnes and Thomas Clerk to be
executors. Proved before Thomas Bai-ton, clerk, commissary general of the Bishop
of Bath and Wells, in the parish church of Keynsham, March 15th, 1405 ;
afterwards before the Mayor.
149.— SIMON ALGODE, burgess.
1405 Dec. 28th. To be buried in the chapel of the blessed Mary within
the church of St. Thomas the Martyr of Bristol. All effects to be di-vided
into three parts ; one for wife Agnes ; the second for testator's lawful
chUdren, his son Thomas by his former wife Joan, to have an equal share with
the rest ; the third to be dealt with by the executors in carrying out the
will. Of that third part, five marks of silver for vestments for the church
aforesaid. Legacies to my vicar for tithes. Sir Henry Inet, chaplain, Agnes
at Berkyng, kinsman John Hasplond, and servant Simon Fissher. Ten
marks to the fabric of the church of Bassyngborugh, co. Cambridge, at the
disposing of Warine White and John Pynke . To John Knotynglay a ring
of gold, with a pouch, worth two marks. William More to have the keeping
of the aforesaid Thomas. If all the chUdren should die under age, the
effects were to be divided into two parts ; one for wife Agnes, the other to
be disposed of pro anima. The said Agnes, Richard Halle, and Robert
Colvyle, executors ; to the last two 5 marks apiece. Robert Russell and
John Sodbury overseers, to each of whom 40 shillings.
Proved before the Mayor on Monday next before the feast of St. GUes
Abbot, 7 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
150.— JOHN AVODELEY, burgess.
1404. Jan. 27th. To be buried within the chapel of St. Thomas the
Martyr of Bristol. Legacies to the fabric of that chapel, every chaplain
who shall be celebrating therein on the day of testator's death, the three
clerks seiwing there, the vicar of Redcliff for tithes, the church of holy
Cross Temple, Sir Henry Inet, chaplain, each order of mendicant friars in
Bristol, and Thomas Clerk, tucker. To wife Alice tenements, lands, rents,
meadows, gardens, &c., in the town and suburb of Bristol, or elsewhere •
remainder to sons Thoinas and Walter, and their lawful issue, in equal por
tions ; the property not to be given away or sold. If both the sons should
die s.p., it is to be disposed of pro anima. The said Alice, Thomas, and
Walter, executors.
Proved before the Mayor on Monday next before the feast of the Nativity
of B.A'.M., 7 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 77
151. — JOHN CANYNGES, burgess and merchant.
1405. March 30th. To be buried in the chapel of St. Thomas the Martyr
of Bristol, " in Tomba mea " within the chapel of the blessed Mary, on the
east side. AU goods and chattels, except clothing, and aU other ornaments
and armor pertaining to testator's body, to be divided into three parts ; one
for wife Joan, the second for his lawful chUdren in equal shares, the third to
be distributed for the benefit of his soul. If aU the chUdren should die
under age, their legacies are to be disposed of pro anima. To ivifeJoan
four shops in Toukerstret in the suburb, situate between the land of Thoinas
Barough and that of testator, and abutting on William Baker's ; also two
halls in the same street, between the land of John Harrys and that of
John Broun ; and eight shops in the suburb ' ' iuxta lez Rekkys ; " and
three shops in the same, in the street of St. Thomas, between the land
of Sir Thoinas Broke knt. and that of William Pays ; also a garden
lying in the suburb, next " le Hondynlane,'' and another in Redeclyuestrete,
between the land of Hugh Hoper and that of AUce Clyvedon ; and rent
issuing from two tenements held by the said WUliam Pays in the street of
St. Thomas, situate between testator's three shops and the tenement inhab
ited by Hugh Stoventon (or Stonenton). AU the said tenements to remain,
after Joan's death, to son John and his lawful posterity. To the said Joan,
a haU with shop adjoining in Toukerstrete, situate between what was lately
the land of Thomas Beaupyne and testator's land, and extending from the
street aforesaid to Lawdych ; also property in the same street between
testator's land on either side ; and other property there abutting on land of
the prior and convent of AVytham and the tenement of James Cokkis, and
extending in like maimer ; also a garden in Pylestrete in the said suburb :
remainder to son Thomas. If he shoiUd die s.p., the property to remain to
the lawful heirs of testator and -trif e Joan ; to her heirs in case of their death
s.p. The said property not to be aUenated. Also to Joan, a tenement in
Smalstrete, situate between a tenement of Walter Seymour, and one of
John Pochen, and extending from the street to the GuUdhall of Bristol ;
and six shops in the same suburb, next " le Cast^Uedyche ; " and property
in Castellstrete, between the land of John Brwton and that of the prior and
convent of Monkynfferlygh ; and in Wynchestrete, between the land of
David Vaughan and that of the said prior and convent ; also a garden lying
on St. Michael's hUl, between the land of Sir Thomas Broke knt. and that
of John Hurell ; and another on BrendenhuU, held by Joan wife of Richard
Knyzt, " crokker," within the Uberty of Bristol ; and property in Leweynes-
mede, between the shop of Martin Bouch' and that of Hugh Carleton ; also
a void place in AA'ynchestrete, held by John Tanner ; and another in Balde
wynstrete, between what was f oi-merly the tenement of WUliam Wodefford
and the land of Thomas Gloucestre ; and one acre and a half of land
between what was lately the land of Alan de AA'ryngton and that of
John Folyet : remainder to son AVilliam and his la-wful issue. If he
should die s.p., rem. to son Thomas. If Thomas should die s.p., rem. to
female heirs ; in default of such, to be sold by the Mayor and BaUiffs, and
four honest men of the parish of St. Thomas the Martyr, of Bristol ; the
Mayor to take for his pains 20 shillings sterling, and each Bailiff 10
shUlings ; the money raised by the sale of the property to be employed pro

78 Notes op Bristol Wills.
anima. To wife Joan, a tenement in Templestrete, between the tenement
of Sir Thomas Broke knt. and that of Richard Innyng, extending from the
street to Lawdych ; and another in Redeclyuestrete, between the tenement
of John Hau'yng and that of Henry Brent, extending from the street to
tte Avon behind ; and the reversion of the tenement in " Netherwer,"
CO. Somerset, held of testator by John Lane, of that place, and Alice
his wife, for their life; and 10 shillings of yearly rent, for the term
aforesaid ; to remain, after the death of the said Joan, to the offspring
about to be brought forth by her. If her offspring should die s.p., these
tenements, reversion, and rent, to remain to her rightful heirs, and be held
of the chief lords of those fees. To the said Joan, the keeping of son
William and dau. Agnes, and their effects, untU they shall be of full age,
finding security before the Mayor and BaUiffs of the town of Bristol, as the
manner and custom is. Margaret Beaupyne to have the keeping of son
Thomas, and daughters Joan and Margaret, together with their legacies
during their minority. To John Sodbury, the keeping of son John. Wife
Joan, Sir Henry Darleston, and John Frere, executors.
Proved in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr of Bristol, before
Thomas Lye, rector of St. Peter's, and Thomas Marchall, perpetual vicar of
All Saints', Aug. 12th, 1405; before John Barstaple, Mayor, &c., on Monday
next before the feast of St. Matthew Apostle, 7 Henry iv.
The will of Thomas Beaupyne, who is referred to above, is registered
in the Library at Lambeth, Arundel, i. 205. It was made at "Horslegh"
on Saturday next after the feast of Corpus Christi, 1403, and "letters"
were granted to the executors June 30th, 1404. Testator described himself
as a burgess of Bristol, and desired to be buried in the abbey of the blessed
Mary of Cirencester, in the chapel constructed there by Sir Henry Mom-ton.
He bequeathed £60 sterling for the malting of roads and causeways, and a
yearly rent of ten marks of silver to his servant Amald de Spynaw, out of
lands and tenements in the town and suburb of Bristol lately purchased of
the executors of Richard de Brompton ; the reversion of the rent, after the
death of the said Arnald, to be sold "p' salute anime mee.'' Residue to
Margaret Beaupyne, his wife. She, John Bluet, John Harrewell, Thomas
Colston, and Robert Orchard, executors. Sir Thomas Broke, overseer.
152.— NICHOLAS COMPAIGNONN.
1406. Sept. 24th. — " in bona existens p'speritate & sana memoria. " To be
buried by his late wife Elen in the cemetery of St. Werburgh "p' crucem."
Legacies to the fabric and rector of that church, each chaplain constantly
celebratmg therein and taking part in the funeral rites, and the suffragan.
"Jfm lego aquibaiulo p' classico campanar' pulsand' xijd." Xo each order
of mendicant friars of Bristol, the poor, the mother church of Worcester,
daughter Margaret, Isabel dau. of wife Katharine, and servant Margaret.
To the said Katharine, all testator's interest in a shop in Wynchestrete,
situate between the shop of John Southfolke, web, on the one part, and the
rents of the prioress of Barugh on the other ; which property he had by the
grant of the aforesaid John Southfolke for a term of twenty- three years from
the day of a certain indenture made between him and testator,  Monday
next after the feast of the Purification of B.V.M., 4 Henry iv. If she
should die within that term, the said state or possession of that shop to be

Notes of Bristol Wills. 79
put up for sale, and the money employed for the good of his soul, the souls
of his wives, &c. She, John Lavynton, chaplain, and William Markes,
executors. Adam Sopemaker, overseer, to whom, for his pains, vjs. viijd.
Proved before John Droys, Mayor, John Fyssher, Sheriff, James Cokkys
and David Dudbroke, Bailiffs, on Monday next after the feast of the Purifi
cation of B.V.M., 8 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical
authorities. 153.— RICHARD PAANS, merchant.
1406. Dec. 17th. To be buried, if it shall please God, in the chapel of
B.VJtI. within the church of St. Stephen of Bristol, "vbi sum p'ochianus."
Legacies to Master John Wyke, rector of that church, and each chaplain
celebrating therein, and attending the funeral rites, and each clerk of the
parish who shall attend ; to the Friars Minors and Carmelites, and the poor
in the hospitals of St. Bartholomew and St. John of Bristol. Sixty shillings-
worth of wax to be made into torches and tapers to burn about testator's
body "in honore dei" on the day of burial. Linen and woollen clothing,
to the value of £40, for a hundred of the more feeble and hospital poor ;
thirteen of whom to be clad in one suit, and be present on that day. Forty
marks for the maintenance of honest chaplains, to celebrate within the afore
said chapel, with all possible speed after the death of testator, for his soul,
the souls of his parents, and friends, &c. To son William £20, for his advance
ment, together with armor and weapons. To daughters Joan, Alice, and
Elizabeth, 28 marks in equal portions. If they should all die s.p., the third
part of that sum to remain to wife Alice, and with the two other parts,
sacred books, vestments, &c., to be bought for the use of the church afore
said, and alms to be given. To servants Adam, Joan, and Agnes, 60 shillings
in equal portions. To William Popylton "heremite de Rounh'm " 40
shUlings, to pray for testator's soul. To son WUUam and his lawful posterity,
a capital hall, with chambers and kitchen pertaining thereto, and five cellars
adjoining, situate on the Key of Bristol, " que h'ui & adquesiui de hered'
Joh'is de Lyme," -with free ingress and egress. If he should die s.p., the
property to remain to the aforesaid three daughters, and their lawful issue,
equally divided. If they should die s.p., wife Alice to possess it for her
life ; and, afterwards, sacred books, vestments, and other ornaments, to be
bought for the use of the aforesaid church of St. Stephen, with one part of
the price thereof, and the celebration of masses, &c., to be had with the
other. To the said dau. Joan and her lawful issue, a tenement with shop
adjoining on the Key ; of which tenement John Tommes is tenant, William
Stephenes being tenant of the shop. To dau. Alice, and her lawful issue,
other property on the Key, inhabited by William Hoper, on the south side
by the common lane. To dau. Elizabeth, and her lawful issue, that tenement
on the aforesaid Key lately inhabited by Walter Broun, and adjoining the
tenement of Bourne " Sadeler " on the north. If the daughters should die
s.p,, rem. to son William and his lawful issue. If he should die s.p., rem.
to wife Alice. In case of the death of all s.p., the property to be sold ; one
half of the price to the aforesaid church of St. Stephen, the other to be dis
tributed for the health of testator's soul, his wife's, &c. To wife Alice 200
marks, and all vessels and needful stuff pertaining to his house ; also a yearly
rent of 40 pence in M'sshstrete, Bristol, paid by the tenant Robert Shepe-

80 Notes of Bristol Wills.
ward ; rem. to son William and his heirs. Also to Alice, and our issue,
tenements and garden on the land formerly belonging to John Roper at
St. Augustme's green by Bristol ; which property was lately bought of the
executors of John Brampton. To the fraternity of St. John Baptist of
Bristol, for a perpetual alms in memory of my name, and for the souls of
my progenitors, &c., a tenement upon the Key, in the south part of the
entrance "port' eiusd'm Keye." To Sir John Broke, rector of Stretton,
five marks, " cu' quad'm casula & vesthnento p' celebrand' miss'." Nicholas
Devenyssh, to whom ten marks, the said Sir John, and wife Alice, executors.
William Stephenes overseer, to whom ten marks.
Proved before the Mayor, &c. , on Monday next before the feast of St.
Gregory Pope, 8 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical
authorities. 154.— WILLIAM SELCOK.
1406. Monday next before the feast of the Nativity of the blessed Mary.
To be buried in the church of HunspuU (Huntspill) . Forty pence to the
roodloft, and the same sum "ad batelliamentum " of that church. Legacies
to John Bonde, parish chaplain, John Cake the clerk, William Toker chaplain
of the blessed Mary there, and WUliam Chepe. ' ' Jt'm lego Dionis' Gode-
sone vjd." Testator bequeathed to his wife Joan all his burgages, lands, and
tenements at Bristol in "Radeclestrete," together with all other property
in the suburb ; to be held, for her life, of the chief lords of that fee ; re
mainder to his and her lawful issue ; in default of such, to be sold, and the
money distributed for the good of his soul and the souls of his parents. The
said Joan and her brother John Forster executors.
Proved in the chapel of B.V.M., by the close at Wells, AprU ¦20th, 1407 ;
also at Bristol, before John Droys, Mayor, &o., on Friday next after the feast
of Peter and Paul Apostles, 8 Henry iv.
155.— CRISTINA CHESEWELL.
1407. Aug. 20th. Testatrix mentions that she was wife of John Chese-
well, burgess of the town of Bristol, and bequeaths to him all her effects,
to be disposed of for the good of her soul. To be buried in the crypt of
St. Nicholas. To Robert Nemot (?) and his wife Margaret, their heirs and
assigns, the reversion of six shops, a curtilage, and croft in the suburb on
Redeclyuehill, between the shop (or shops) of Sir John Lavynton, chaplain,
and the land of the prioress of Barugh; which property is held by John
Chesewell, husband of testatrix, for his lite, and reverts afterwards to her
and her heirs. The said John to be executor.
Proved before John Pavy, clerk, in the parish church of AU Saints of
Bristol, Sept. 26th, 1407 ; before Thomas Blount, Mayor, Thomas Yonge,
Sheriff, John Spyne and Robert Barstaple, Bailiffs, on Monday next after
the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, 9 Henry iv.
There can be but little doubt that the surname to which it has appeared
advisable to append a query, is really "Nemot;" and, if so, it may have
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Notes op Bristol Wills. 81
156— THOMAS GLOUCESTRE, burgess.
1407. June 5th. To be buried in the church of the Carmelite Friars of
Bristol, to the fabric of which xfs. Legacies to the vicar, fabric, and crypt
of the church of St. Nicholas, every chaplain present at the funeral rites,
the chapel of the Assumption of the blessed Mary on the bridge of Avon,
the mother church of Worcester, the mendicant friars of Bristol, Sir William
Tamworth chaplain, Isabel wife of John Pembroke, apprentices John Smert,
John Shiryngton, and John More, nurse Alice, and servant Joan Thlau' (or
Thlan'). To wife Isabel, for her life, a garden in the market, lately bought
of Richard North, dyer and burgess of Bristol, now held by Angellinus
John ; remainder to dau. Agnes and her lawful issue. In default, rem. to
testator's right heirs. Also to Isabel, his dwelling house in the suburb, on
the bridge of Avon ; the reversion of a tenement on the bridge, inhabited
by John Burbache, after the death of the said John ; a tenement, with lS,nds,
meadows, &o. , in Bristilton, co. Somerset, lately bought of the executors of
Thomas Bakke ; a garden in the suburb in Mersshstrete, between the garden
of the rector of St. Stephen's and that of John Stephenes ; and a tenement
in the town of Gloucester, in a lane called Oxbodelane ; remainder to dau.
Margaret and her lawful issue. In default, rem. to the procurators of St.
Nicholas's of Bristol, who are to pro-vide a fit chaplain to celebrate there for
his soul, his wife Isabel's, late -wife Agnes's, Thomas Bakke's, &c. To wife
Isabel, a tenement in Oldecomestrete, Bristol, inhabited by Gilbert Gaveler
(or Ganeler), between the tenement inhabited by John Rokell and one
belonging to the Commonalty inhabited by Robert Barstaple ; also a tene
ment in Baldewynstrete inhabited by Thomas Reynesbury, situate between
property of James Cokkys on either side ; six shops in Mersshstrete, between
the tenement of John Stephenes and that of the rector of St. Stephen's of
Bristol ; the reversion, after the death of John Burbache, of two shops with
garden adji^ning in the market, between property of John Parys and
Elizabeth Vyell ; the reversion of a curtilage in the Redelond, between
property of WUliam Hoke and Elen Thornebury ; and the reversion of a
curtUage with three acres and a half of land lying "apud lez Barres,"
between property of Robert MicheU and John Veell ; remainder to the
fraternity of the chapel of the Assumption of the blessed Mary, in which
a chaplain is to celebrate for his soul, the souls of Adam Inhyne, Thomas
Hendy, &c. To Alice wife of William Benley, a bequest including a pair
of beads, one gold ring, with a sapphire, ' ' & duobz ffilarijs vocaf ffylettys
cum perils." Wife Isabel and Adam Inhyne executors ; to the latter xls if
willing to act. Sir William Tamworth overseer.
Proved before Thomas Blount, Mayor, &o., on Monday next before the
feast of St. Valentine, 9 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesias
tical authorities. 157.— JOHN SOMERVYLE, of Trowbridge.
1407. Saturday next before the feast of St. Laurence Martyr. To be
buried in the church of St. James the Apostle at Troubrigge. Legacies to
every light in the said church, and to the cathedral church of Sarum. To
daughter Margaret the third part of all moveable goods, after the funeral
and payment of debts ; residue to wife Elizabeth, that she may order and
dispose for the health of my soul. To the said Elizabeth, forty shillings of
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82 Notes of Bristol Wills.
yearly rent from the tenement inhabited by John Rokell in Oldecomestrete
in Bristol, also two solars pertaining to that tenement, and a house called
"le Scolehous" in the street of St. Nicholas in the same town; the said
property to remain, after her decease, to dau. Margaret. If Margaret
should die s.p., the Mayor and Sheriff of Bristol were to sell the property,
and apply the money to the celebration of masses for the soul of his late
wife Agnes, his own, wife Elizabeth's, &c. The said Elizabeth and Mar
garet to be executrices, and WUliam KayneU overseer. Given at Troubrigge.
AA^tnessed by Richard KayneU, of that place, Hugh Daunteseye, William
AA'olff, John Frank, and John Draper.
Proved before Thomas Blount, &c. , on Wednesday next after the feast
of the Translation of St. Thomas Martyr, 9 Henry iv. Previously proved
before the ecclesiastical authorities.
158.— PHILIP WYNTER, burgess,
1407. Oct. 8th. To be buried in the church of the Carmelite Friars of
Bristol. Legacies to that house, and each of the three other orders ; the
fabric of the parish church of St. Thomas of Bristol ; John, chaplain of the
chapel of St. Mary of Keminesford, and the poor and needy. To son
Thomas £20. If he should die under age, the said sum to be divided into
two parts, one for wife Constance, the other pro anima. To son John ten
marks sterling, and a piece of silver. Testator's brother. Sir John Wynter,
to have the keeping of the said John and his legacies during minority. To
daughter Katharine ten marks. To daughter Margaret 100 shillings ; of which
sum those who now have the boy in their keeping are to have the value of
20 shillings in cloth ; " si domi (?) non euen'it vel infra tempus obierit q'd
absit," the residue of the said sum to wife Constance, that she may have the
boy's soul in remembrance. To brother Sir John one piece of black "AA'or-
stede," price xxs, and a fur of fitchew. To apprentice John a coat of mail,
a basenet, a barrel of soap, &c. , on condition of his rendering to testator's
wife a faithful account of all the goods. Executors to be wife Constance,
John Cokkyng, merchant of Bristol, and Sir Thomas Lye, clerk, rector of
Obeley. To the last two vjs viijd apiece.
Proved before the Mayor on Monday next after the feast of the Assump
tion of B.V.M., 9 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical
authorities. 159.— AVILLIAM NORTON, tucker and burgess.
1407. Wednesday in the vigU of the Purification of B.V.M. To be
buried in the cemetery of the church of holy Cross Temple oi Bristol
" exoppo'ito Cruc' austral' ibidem." Legacies to the vicar, each chaplain, and
the two clerks of that church ; to each order of mendicant friars of Bristol
servant Robert Benet, John Hyndebest, Alice Blount, WUliam FyUe, John
Bleys, and friar Thomas CameU. To Thomas Blount and his wife Alice
testator's dweUing house in Temple-street, Bristol, situate between a tene
ment of Sir Thomas Broke, knt. , and that of John Caunterbury ; to be sold
after their decease, and the money to be expended on the work of the
aforesaid church. To son Robert the best sUver cup with a cover, also 00
shiUings of silver, and two leaden vessels. Residue to the poor and needy.
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Proved before John Fissher, Mayor, John Clyve, Sheriff, John Sherp
and John Leycestre, Bailiffs, on Monday next before the feast of Simon and
Jude, 10 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
160.— KATHARINE CALEB, of Bristol.
1408. May 10th. To be buried m the church of St. Werburgh of
Bristol, before the altar of the blessed Mary, beside late husband Henry
Calfe. Legacies to the rector, and each chaplain there who shall be at mass
on the day of burial and at the previous rites, to the water-bearer, and the
suffragan. To the fabric of the church vjs viijd, on condition that her body
be allowed interment in the above named place without any further demand
on the executors, otherwise nothing. Twenty masses to be celebrated for
her soul immediately after her decease, and her body to be delivered for
burial without any delay. Thirteen poor women sitting at table in her
house, on that day, to have meat and drink enough, and one penny apiece
for their prayers. Three yards of russet cloth to be laid over the hearse at
the mortuary offices and mass, and bestowed, after the burial, upon the
poorest woman the executors could find lying in her bed on account of
infirmity, together with a linen cloth to make her a shift (camisiam). Two
tapers to stand, one at the head of the hearse, and the other at the foot, each
of the weight of three pounds, and no other lights. To the procurators of
St. Werburgh's, a coverlet of a bed ' ' glauci & rubij op'af cum flBowres de
luys," to make vestments therewith. To each of the orders of mendicant
friars in Bristol ijs. Legacies also to Lucy Stephenes, Dionysia Asshton,
servant Clarice, WilUam Brooke, Edmund Scosy, Elen Shepisby, and Joan
wife of son John. To the said John, the third part of certain household stuff,
half a dozen "quissons de arras," &c.; also all that share inherited by
testatrix in a tenement on the Back of Avon, inhabited by John Lemman
while he lived, and by one John Coton afterwards ; also a yearly rent from
a tenement on the Back of Avon aforesaid, inhabited by Thomas Bertlot and
his wife Maud. The said son John and his executors to keep the anniversary
of testatrix once in every year, for six years next after her decease, in the
aforesaid church of St. Werburgh. Her tenement in the suburb of Bristol,
in Mersshstrete, situate between the tenement of James Cokkes and one
inhabited by Richard Abell, to be sold, and a chaplain provided to celebrate
yearly in St. Werburgh's, at the altar of the blessed Mary, for the souls of
Henry Cobyndon, Hugh Hunte, late husband Henry Calfe, &c., as long as
the money would hold out. Son John and William Brooke executors. Lucy
Stephenes overseer.
Proved before John Fyssher, Mayor, &c., on Friday next before the
feast of the Annunciation of B.V.M., 10 Henry iv. Previously proved
before the ecclesiastical authorities.
161.-ALICE WODEFORD.
1407. Friday next after the feast of St. Matthew. Testatrix describes
herself as belonging to the parish of St. Nicholas of Bristol, in the diocese
of Worcester, and desires to be buried in the chapel of St. Thomas the
Martyr, before the Cross, by the tomb of her husband. Legacies to each
priest celebrating in the said chapel, and the three clerks there ; to each
order of friars in Bristol, the poor women of the hospital of St. John Baptist
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outside Redcliff gate, the nuns of the blessed Mary Magdalene, the sisters of
St. Bartholomew, bedridden sick people, my brother John BotiUer, Maud
his wife, to whom a gown "fFurraf cum wyldeware," &c, Isabel and Joan
his daughters, and Isabel Aungell. For wax to burn about the body of
testatrix on the day of burial xls, and the same sum for other expenses on
that day. Two marks to be spent at her month's mind. James Cokkes of
Bristol to find a fit chaplain to celebrate in the aforesaid chapel for two
whole years, and another chaplain to be provided by her executors to cele
brate for one year therein for her soul, the souls of her husbands William
Wodeford and Nicholas Chepman, and for aU the faithful dead. To servant
Maud, for her life, a yearly rent of 20 shUlings issuing from three shops on
St. Augustine's Back ; remainder to my son Bernard. Also to him and his
heirs, tenements, rents, reversions, and services in the town and suburb of
Bristol. If he should die s.p., the said possessions to be sold for pious uses.
To apprentice Joan, two coverlets of the least value, five ells and a half " de
westvale," &c. John Caunterbury and John Palmer, merchant, to be
executors. Witnessed by Robert Shepeward, Bernard MuUeward, WiUiam
White, Peter Pedewell, and Sir WiUiam Seriaunt, parish chaplain of the
said chapel of St. Thomas, and others.
Proved before John Fissher, Mayor, &c., on Friday next before the feast
of the Invention of the holy Cross, 10 Henry iv. Previously proved before
the ecclesiastical authorities.
This will is registered twice in the Orphan Book.
162.— AGNES CLIFFORD.
1408. March 14th. Testatrix was relict of John Clifford, late a burgess
of the to-wn of Bristol ; "in pura viduitate mea & legitima potestate." To
be buried in the crypt under the parish church of St. Nicholas of Bristol.
To the fabric of the cathedral church of Worcester xijd. To John Yeuel-
ton, "ffuyster" and burgess of Bristol, and his wife Beatrix, dau. of
testatrix, a tenement in the suburb on the Back of Avon, between the
tenement of John Vyell and that held by Walter Sawyer ; to be held by
them and the lawful posterity of the said Beatrix. If she should die s.p.,
rem. to Margery dau. of testatrix, for her life ; to be afterwards sold " plus
dare volenti," and the money distributed pro anima. Roger Mynde and the
said Beatrix to be executors, and have the residue of goods. Witnessed by
Mark Williams, David Duddebroke, Roger Mynde, and others.
Proved before John Droys, Mayor, James Cokkes, Sheriff, John Sutton
and William Beneley, BaiUffs, on Monday next after the feast of St. Matthias
Apostle, 11 Henry iv. Previously proved before AA^Uiam Hay les, clerk,
commissary general of the Bishop of Worcester, in the parish church of
St. Augustine of Bristol. 163.— WALTER SEYMOUR, burgess.
1409. Feb. 26th. To be buried in the church of St. Werburgh of Bristol,
m the chapel of the blessed Mary there, under the graven stone where the
bodies of John Seymour, Ute my master, and Margaret my -svife are buried.
Twenty four chaplains to take part iu the mortuary offices, and have vjd
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burial. The bedridden to have the like, and also beds, coverlets, &c. To
the rector of St. Werburgh's xfs for tithes, and a gown of scarlet furred
with grey. A pair of vestments, with a chalice, to that church, for the
chaplains celebrating there for testator's soul. Legacies also to every chap
lain celebrating therein, to the fabric of the church, and the clerk for
bell-tolling at the mass and previous rites ; to the four orders of friars at
Bristol, the mother church of Worcester, the house of the blessed Mary
Magdalene on St. Michael's hill at Bristol (bequest including a pair of vest
ments and two cruets), apprentices Richard and Juliana, apprentice John
Littilton, servant Agnes sister of the said John, servant Richard, late servant
Edmund, friar John Camvyle of the order of Carmelites in Bristol, John
Austyn, and John BaUly. Testator's lands, tenements, rents, reversions, and
services in the town and suburb of Bristol ; namely, a tenement in Baldewyne-
strete inhabited by John Body ; two new shops with the adjoining garden in
Templestret, situate between the tenement of the procurators of holy Cross
Temple church, and what was lately the tenement of Hugh Carleton ; a,
tenement opposite St. Peter's church, inhabited by John Wever, situate
between testator's land and the tenement of John Bruton, carpenter ; the
shop annexed thereto; a corner tenement inhabited by John Parmyter,
weaver, in St. Peter's street, as one goes through the lane towards Wynche
stret, opposite the house where Simon Olyver dwells ; two tenements with
garden in Wynchestret, by the gate called Blyndegate, between the tenement
of John Bruton and the lane as one goes towards St. Peter's church ;
thirteen shops in Tourestret, between the tenement of Walter Touker
and the common gate of the town ; testator's dwelling house, with cellar
adjoining, in Smalstrete ; this property to be sold, and with the money,
after payment of debts, fit chaplains to be provided to celebrate in the
church of St. AVerburgh, and other churches where it shall please the
executors, for the furtherance of Divine worship, for the soul of testator
and his wife Margaret, and the souls of John Seymour, Walter Goos,
friar Matthew Tyderley, and all the faithful dead. Twelve new torches
and four round wax tapers to bum about testator's body on the day
of burial. Twelve poor men to carry the said torches, and each to have a
gown with hood. The dwelling house in Smalstrete to be sold to John
Fyssher, before all others, it he should wish to buy it, at a less price by £40
than any one else might be willing to give " r'onabilif iuxta valorem
eiusdem." John Rokell and Nicholas Devenyssh executors, to whom ten
marks apiece.
Proved before the registrar of the Court of Canterbury, March 15th,
1409. No record of proof at the GuUdhall.
164.— JOHN BASSET, of Bristol.
1410. Oct. 25th, To be buried in the cemetery of the parish church of
St. James of Bristol, by the burial place of late wife Alice. To the fabric
of the mother church of Worcester iiijd. Legacies to the fabric of the
church of St. James aforesaid, the parish chaplain, and parish clerk there,
godson John, son of John Gusshe, Katharine ButtUler, and Margaret Prynce,
To wife Alice her dowry of lands, tenements, rents, &c., in the parish of
Slimbridge, co. Gloucester. To son Thomas ten marks, of which 100
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Thomas's own costs, for a messuage with curtilage and appurtenances in
Wotton, or that property itself, to be held by the said son Thomas and his
heirs in the name of the aforesaid 100 shilUngs. AU the lands, tenements,
gardens, crofts, rents, revei-sions, and services in the to-wn and subm-b of
Bristol, lately purchased of the executors of Alan de Wryngton, formerly
burgess of the said town, to be sold, and provision to be made, with five
marks of the money, for the chUd which testator's wife AUce is about to
bring forth. The said AUce to have the residue, and dispose of it pro
anima ; and have also the five marks, it the said ohUd should die under
age. She and Roger Libbe to be executors, and John Stephenes, merchant,
overseer. Proved before WUliam Hayles, clerk, canon of Lmcohi, and comnussai-y
general of the Bishop of AA'orcester, in the pai-ish church of AU Saints of
Bristol, Dec. 10th, 1410 ; aftei-wards before John Sely, Mayor, and Nicholas
Excestre, Sheriff. 165.— JOHN HUNTE, otherwise Calf.
1410. Monday next after the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul Apostle.
Testator was of the parish of the Holy Trmity of Bristol, and desired to be
buried in the church of St. Werburgh, beside his mother. Legacies to tlie
fabric of that church, the rector and the fabric of the church of the Holy
Trinity, the cathedral church of Worcester, each order of friars m Bristol,
John Rede, smith, and every godchUd of testator. To son AA'Uliam a saddle
and bridle, bow and arrows, sword, buckler, &c. ; his brother to have the
said things, if he should die. To wife Joan, for her life, testator's dwelling
house, and other tenements in the town and suburb ; rem. to his right heh-s.
The whole debt of the above mentioned John Rede is remitted, and he may
have the tenement inhabited by him without paying any rent for one whole
year after the death of testator. AA^ife Joan and Peter atte AA'ode to be
executors. Robert Burlas overseer. Given in testator's dwelling house iu
AA'ynchestrete. The same Jolm owes to divers persons xxx^ ; to WUUam
Spicer xvujd ob. ; to John Richard ijs vjd ; to Robert Sadlere xd.
Proved before John Sely, Mayor, iSrc, on Monday next before the feast
of St. Gregory Pope, 12 Hem-y iv. Previously proved before William
Hayles, clerk, &c. 166.- ISABEL BARSTAPLE.
1411. March 2nd. Testatrix describes herself as foi-merly wife of John
Barstaple, late a burgess of the town of Bristol, and desires to be buried in
the chapel of the Holy Trinity " iux' portam Laffard," before the image of
the Holy Trinity. To the poor there £10. Sir AA'illiam Rijs, chaplain, to
have ten marks sterling, and celebrate in that chapel, in the next yeai- after
the decease of testatrix, for her soul, her late husband's, &c. ; and have a
further sum of 40 shillings for the celebration of a trental of St. Gregory.
Her son Sh Nicholas, chaplain, the said Sh- AA'illiam, Robert Shepward,
AA'UUani Scot, and Roger Batte, to be provided with clothing of one sort
"contra dirige meu'." To Su- Thomas Thorpp, celebrating in the chapel of
the Holy Trinity, 20 shillings. To Sh- AA^illiam Haw vyle, rector of St.
AA'erburgh's, £3 sterling, on condition that neither he, nor any other m his
name, shall hinder the direct conveyance of the body of testatrix to the
aforesaid chapel. Also, forty pence to the said rector ; the same sum to the

Notes op Bristol Wills. 87
clerk of that church for bell-tolling, and twelve pence to every priest cele
brating therein. Four tapers, each of the weight of six pounds, to be about
the body "ad exequias meas," and five tapers, weighing eight pounds
apiece, to stand upon the hearse. Poor people to have white cloth to the
value of £8, and follow the body to burial. To daughter Alice £10 sterling ;
also the best girdle garnished with silver and gilt, a pair of beads, a cross of
sUver and gilt, and a broche of gold, worth £3 ; to remain, after her decease,
to dau. Joan. To the said Joan, wife of Robert Shepward, and her heirs,
the best silver cup, and £10 sterling. To son Sh Nicholas the best silver
bowl with a cover, the best bed, " videli't de Tapserywork," two blankets,
&c., and the sum of £10, which is to be distributed pro anima, if he should
die before testatrix. To son Thomas 100 shillings, a bed "de Tapserywork,"
tester, coverlet, &c. , and a silver cup worth 30 shillings. To Sir Henry, prior
of the Kalendaries of Bristol, 20 shillings. To Alice Castell "vna' Nigr'
Seynt " garnished with sUver and gilt. Legacies also to bedridden people,
maids Joan Clerk and Agnes Peawtrer, John Power, Richard Brond, John
Harreys, and John Torre. Residue to be distributed for the good of the
above mentioned souls by the executors, namely, Robert Shepward, to whom
10 marks, WUliam Scot, to whom 100 shillings, and Roger Batte, to whom £4.
Proved before Thomas Yonge, Mayor, and John Spyne, Sheriff, on
Monday next before the feast of St. Margaret Virgin, 13 Henry iv. Pre
viously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
The name of Henry Darleston, or Derlaston, prior of the house of the
Kalendaries, who is mentioned here, and in several wills of earlier dates,
does not occur again. The episcopal registers at Worcester record the
admission of his successor. Sir Thomas Colman, on the presentation of
Thomas Norton, Mayor of Bristol, Aug. 30th, 1414 ; in which year the said
Henry's will was proved. It was made May 9th, 1410. He deshed to be
buried according to the appointment of Sir Thomas Marchal, vicar of All
Saints' in Bristol, in which church the chantries of that fraternity had been
founded ; and left legacies to the vicar and the fabric of that church. Sir
Richard Brown-wyn and Sir John Dyere, brethren of the house, Sh John
Blake, St. Thomas's church in Bristol, and the church of ' ' Todyngtown. "
The said Sir Thomas Marchal, Sir Thomas Lye, rector of St. Peter's, and
Sir John Dyere, executors. Registered in the Library at Lambeth, Arundel,
ii. 204. 167.— MARTIN BOUCHER, burgess.
1411. Sept. 12th. — " sanus mente eger tamen in corp'e sciens me viam
vniu'si camis ingredi ignorans penitus diem neq' horam." To be buried in
the church of St. Mary " de foro," in the chapel of St. Katharine the Virgin,
on the north side of the altar. A chaplain to celebrate in that church, and
have 100 shillings. Legacies to the procurators, the rector, and the clerk
there, the mother church of Worcester, each order of friars, wife's dau. Alice
SquUiere, and kinsman (whose name is not given either here or in the copy
at Somerset House). To wife Margaret, and her heirs and assigns, tene
ments in the town and suburb of Bristol, except roj'al services customary by
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Proved before the Mayor and Sheriff on Monday next before the feast of
the Nativity of B.A'.il., 13 Henry iv. Pi-eviously proved before the
ecclesiastical authorities. 168.— JOHN RICHARD, bm-gess,
1411. Sept. 8th. To be buried m the pai-ish church of the Holy Trmity of
Bristol, before the altar of the holy Cross under the wmdow on the south
side. Legacies to the rector, the parish clerk, the reredosse of that church,
and each chaplain celebrating therein ; the mother church of AA'orcester,
each order of mendicant friai-s in Bristol, the poor in the hospital of St.
Bartholomew, the sick in the almshouse " en le langerewe BristolUe," John
Stratton, Jolm Combe, AA'illiam Voghaii, servant Walter, AA'Uliam Hole-
brond, and the bridge of Cardiff. For funeral expenses 100 shUlings. To
the fabric of St. Ewen's of Bristol xxs. To the fraternity of St. John in that
church vjs vujd. Twenty four poor people to have shoes, and twenty
shUlings to be distributed in bread on the day of burial. Thirteen poor
people to be clad in AA'elsh russet on that day. Testator forgives the debts
due from all such men and women as are not in a position to pay him. A
fit chaplain to have £26, and celebrate for his soul, and the souls of all the
faithful dead, in the aforesaid church of the Holy Trinity, on the altar of
the holy Cross, for five yeais. To wife Julian £60, and all household goods ;
also the tenement inhabited by testator, with four shops and a ceUar under
neath, and two gardens behind, situate in Bradstrete, Bristol. To John
Mavyle all testator's accoutrements (harnisia), as well in ai-mor as in gh-
dles, &c., and aU the cloth in his shop and in a certain house caUed " le
Clothhous" under his dwelling house, also debts, and a rent from atonement
in the High-street, at the corner as one goes tOB-aids ' ' Seynt mariestrete in
foro ;" also the said cloth-house, and a hall with a cellar and chambers adjoin
ing, which hall the said John inhabits ; and the reversion of the said
tenementa, shops, and gardens, when it shall faU after the death of wUe
JuUan. The said John Mavyle and AA'illiam Bglesale, goldsmith, executors,
to each of whom 40 shillings.
Proved before the Mayor and Sheriff on Monday next after the feast of
the Purification of B.V.M., 13 Hem-y iv. Previously proved before the
ecclesiastical authorities. 169.— AVILLIAM MORE, burgess.
1411. Oct. 9th. — "diem obitus mei ignorans.'' To be buried in the
chapel of St. Thomas the Martyr. Legacies to the works (op'ibz) of that
chapel, the perpetual vicar. Sir Henry Inet, chaplam of the blessed Mary,
celebrating there, and each of the other priests of the said chapel, it present
at the mass and previous offices ; to kinswoman Alice, wife of Walter Baker
of Bristol; servant James Mershe, i\hen the agreement between him and
testator has been faitlifuUy fulfilled ; servants Joan and Alice ; AA'illiam
AA'ebbe of Badmyngton, and late servant Thomas dull. To Cristina Halle,
wUe of Richard Halle, merchant and bm-gess of Bristol, a whole woollen
cloth. To Cristina, testator's wUe, all the sUver and brass utensils, and
half of the goods ; also a yearly rent of five marks from a tenement on the
Key, paid by AA'illiaiu Stevenys, burgess of Bristol, in the name of the heirs
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Cristina, Sir Walter Blakeford, chaplain, and the aforesaid Richard Halle
to be executors, and distribute the residue of effects to the feeble and lame
among the poor, and in other pious works and alms, for the health of testator's
soul and the souls of all the faithful dead.
Proved before John Clyve, Mayor, and John Sherp, Sheriff, on Friday
next after the feast of All Saints, 14 Henry iv. Previously proved before
the ecclesiastical authorities. 170.— JOHN CAUNTERBURY, burgess.
1411. May 15th. To be buried in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr
of Bristol. Legacies to the fabric, and Sir WUliam, vicar of the said church,
Dionisia Gunnet, servant Robert, late servant John Attewelle, John Wex-
maker, John Golde, and William Barbour, servant to Nicholas Caunterbury,
The sum of 100 shUlings to be divided among testator's nearest kinsfolk,
and his son Nicholas to have 40 shillings, it he will faithfully distribute
it. To the said Nicholas, and his lawful issue, the tenement called " le
Redchall," which is to revert to the right heirs of testator in default of
issue. To John, elder son of the said Nicholas, the tenement in Temple
strete inhabited by Simon " zong." If John should die s.p., remainder to son
Nicholas. If at length there should be no heir, the said two tenements are
to remain to William Canon. If WUliam should die s.p., they are to be
sold pro anima. To son Nicholas "cm'ia vtensilia mea." He and the
aforesaid John Chepman " wexmaker " to be executors. Testator's will to
be fulfiUed in the first year after his decease.
Proved before the Mayor, ic, on Friday next after the feast of AU
Saints, 14 Henry iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
171.— RICHARD SPYSER, burgess.
1412. Wednesday, Feb. 8th. To be buried in the parish church of St.
James of Bristol. To the work of the church of the blessed Mary of Wor
cester xijd. . Legacies to the prior of St. James aforesaid, each monk of the
priory, William, parish chaplain, and every chaplain of the aforesaid parish
church celebrating there. To wife Cecily cups, spoons, &c. ; also a tenement
with five adjoining shops, situate in the suburb of Bristol "in le Broode-
mede," which tenement John Daubuine inhabited ; also a garden " apud le
Barres." If the said Cecily should marry again, son John Spyser, his heirs
and assigns, to have the property. To the said John a girdle and dagger,
each bedecked with silver. Residue to be disposed of pro anima. Son John
and WUliam Selcok executors, to each of whom 20 shUlings of silver.
Proved before John Weston, clerk, inceptor of decrees, commissary
general of the Bishop of Worcester, March 17th, 1412; afterwards before
the Mayor. 172.— RICHARD SPALDYNG, esquhe, burgess.
1412. March 20th. To be buried before the altar of St. George the
Martyr in the church of the Caimelites of Bristol. To the said friars, to
have " puteu' meum ib'm," vjs vUjd. Legacies to the vicar of the church of
the blessed Mary of Redcliff, each order of mendicant friars in Bristol, and
the mother church of Bath. To the poor on the day of burial xiijs jiijd in
bread. Six wax tapers to be about testator's body on that day. To his

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wife Margaret, the whole state which he had in the corrody lately bought
of John Hastyng of Reading, issuing from the monastery of St. Augustine
of Bristol, and purchased by the said John for the term of his life ; the said
Margaret and her assigns to pay yearly to the said John four marks sterling,
and during her life, " si contingat ip'am viuere statu' p'd'cm," to give and
distribute on Friday in every week, through the whole term of four score
and ten years, a penny loaf of white bread, for the good of testator's soul,
and the souls of all the faithful dead ; xijd also in white loaves to be dis
tributed to the poor every year in the feast of All Saints during the term
aforesaid. The said Margaret or her assigns to keep his obit, and expend
yearly during that term vjs viijd at his anniversary. Residue of unbequeathed
effects to be disposed of by her for the good of his soul. She and John
Burbach executors. William Benley overseer. Witnessed by John Droys,
Roger Smyth, Thomas Spicer, John Wyke, Robert Wilteschire, John
Uphulle, and many others.
Proved before Thomas Norton, Mayor, and John Nuton, Sheriff, Nov.
Stli, 1 Henry v. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
173.— SIMON CANYNGES, burgess.
1413. Nov. 10th. To be buried in the chapel of St. Katharine, in the
parish church of St. Stephen of Bristol, before the image of the blessed
Mary. Legacies to the rector, parish chaplain, parish clerk, suffragan, and
fabric of that church. To the fabric of the mother church of Worcester xijd.
The sum of xujs iiijd to be distributed in bread to the poor, for the good of
his soul, and all the souls " quibz teneor." Residue of effects to be divided
into three parts ; the first for pious uses, the second for wife Margaret^ the
third for son Thomas. If the said Thomas should die under age, his legacy
to remain to wife Margaret, who is made executrix.
Proved before Thomas Norton, Mayor, &c., on Monday next after the
feast of St. Scolastica Vhgin, 1 Henry v. Previously proved before John
Weston, clerk, &c.
The above mentioned Margaret Canynges was daughter of WUliam
Botener, or Botoner, " of the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield," and sister
of John Botoner, whose will was proved in P.C.C. July 20th, 1391.
174.— RICHARD VENER.
1413. The morrow of St. Lucy Virgin and Martyr. Testator describes
himself as " de p'ochia b'te Marie in foro BristolUe." To be buried in the
church of the blessed Peter, to the work of which vjs viijd, and the same
sum to that of St. Mary aforesaid. To the rectors of those churches forty
pence apiece. Twelve entire woollen cloths to be sold and expended for the
health of testator's soul, and the souls of his deceased wives, &c., on the
day of burial, and the day of his trigintal, and in other pious works at
different times. His executors to pay to Sir Thomas Holme what is agreed
on for celebrations on behalf of his wives for the present year, and to find a
chaplain to celebrate in the aforesaid church of the blessed Peter of Bristol
during another whole year, for the souls of his wives, and his own soul,
from the proceeds of the said twelve cloths. Legacies to the mother church
of Worcester, daughter Margaret, and John and Joan, her son and dau.
To Robert Ledbury and his wife Agnes, dau. of testator, his dwelling house

Notes op Bristol Wills. 91
in the street of the blessed Mary " in foro ;" they and their heirs to pay
twelve pence yearly for the perpetual and future sustentation of a lamp
burning in the church of the blessed Mary aforesaid, before the Lord's Body
in the chancel. If Robert and Agnes should die s.p., the said mansion
house to remain to John Teffent and his wife Margaret, dau. of testator.
In default of issue, rem. to Nicholas Derlyng, testator's sister's son, and
his heirs. Laurence Brokke, to whom xiijs iiijd, and Robert Ledbury to be
executors. Master Thomas Lye, rector of St. Peter's aforesaid, overseer.
Proved before John Weston, clerk, &c., Jan. 20th, 1413; afterwards
before the Mayor. 175.— ROBERT DIDBROK, merchant.
1409. March 28th. To be buried m the church of St. Stephen of Bristol,
before the high altar, in a place already fixed upon. Legacies to the
rector, parish chaplain, priests, clerks, and fabric of that church, each
order of friars in Bristol, Robert Hywes, and John Halperton. A vestment
to the altar of the blessed Mary in the said church of St. Stephen. "Jt'm
lego matrice eccl'ie vjs vujd." Xo wife Alice 200 marks, which testator had
with her in marriage ; also the third part of all his effects, some of which
were " vltra mare." The second part to be distributed for the health of his
soul. The third to be divided into two portions ; one for Richard Hauke-
slow and his wife Joan, testator's dau. ; the other to be distributed by the
executors, according to the ordering of the overseer of the will, that is, to
John Vynour, testator's brother, £10, " in relaxando s' q' tantu' michi dz,"
and to John, son of the said John, £5 ; the residue of this second portion to
his servants, &c. To Margaret wUe of John Stephu' of Bristol, ten marks
and rents in the town and suburb. To Richard Haukeslow, and Joan his
wife, and their daughter Alice, certain tenements in the suburb at the
"Were," &c. ; to be disposed of pro anima after the death of these three,
who are also to have testator's interest for a term of years in all the shops
and tenements bought by him in the town and suburb, except one shop and
garden in Merstrete held by WiUiam Yong, carpenter, which he is to hold
for his life without payment of rent, and the reversion of which is to revert
to them in case of his death before the expiration of the term agreed on in
the writings. But it they should die before the said term, the reversion is
to be sold and religious distribution made. Also, in this case, the two shops
which were built by testator in Merstrete, on the land or fee (su' fudu') of
St. Stephen's of EriEtol, and which were to be held fby the said Richard,
Joan, and Alice, to remain to the said church. To wife Alice his interest
in the messuage standing on the land of the town, which messuage " est
p'tine's ad iUj soppas " in Merstrete. She and Richard Haukeslow to be
executors. John Droys overseer.
Proved before John Droys, Mayor, &c., on Monday next after the feast
of the Purification of B.V.M., 11 Henry iv. Previously proved before the
ecclesiastical authorities. 176.— JOHN SELY, burgess.
1413. Dec. 22nd. To be buried before the altar of the Holy Trinity in
the church of holy Cross Temple of Bristol. To the vicar of that church
for tithes and offerings xxs. To the work of the chapel of St. Katharine

92 Notes of Bristol Wills.
there xl^. "Jf lego op'i CampanU' eiusdem eccl'ie si de nouo fu'it cou-
stmctu' Cs. " To every chaplain of that church celebrating there xijd., and
the same sum to each of the frno clerks. A chaplain to celebrate therein
pro anima for twenty years, and have £100. Every priest attending the
funeral rites to have four pence. To the poor on the day of burial 100
shiUings. Forty poor men and women to have a pah- of shoes apiece, &c.
To each of the fom- orders of friars of Bristol 20 shiUings. A whole cloth
of black to be laid over the body before burial, and bestowed on the poor
immediately after the month's mind. A cloth of the same color for wUe,
executors, and friends. For funeral expenses £12, For the month's mind
60 shillings. For mending the roads about Bristol ,t'4. To wife Isabel
Ixvjii xujs iiijd., and all household vessels ; also all lands and tenements in
the town and suburb, for her life, if she shaU keep hei-self sole and cliaste.
The reversion of that property to be sold within one yeai- aftei- testator's
death, and the money distributed to the poor, and for the mai-riage of poor
women, and other pious pmposes, for the good of his soul, and the souls of
all the faitliful departed. To the work of the chapel of St. George at the
Guildliall of Bristol vj" xiijs iijjd. Xo tlie work of the chapel of the fra
ternity of St. John Baptist in the church of St. Ewen of Bristol xls. Xo the
work of the chapel of the Assumption of B.A'.il. on the bridge of Avon xl\
To the common work of the pipes of Bristol xls. To the work of the
cathedral church of St. Andrew of AA'eUs xx^. To late servant Matthew
Squyer xls, and a silver flat cup. Legacies also to ser\-ants Robert Sendel,
William Broun, and Richard AA'ayn, tucker. AA'ife Isabel, Thomas Blount
of Bristol, to whom C*, and a sUver cup and silver cover to the same with
a dragon upon it, and Thomas Michel of Bristol, to whom Ixs, to be executors.
Proved before Thomas Norton, Mayor, &c., on Monday next before the
feast of the Translation of St. Thomas Mai-tyr, 2 Henry v. Previously
proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
This wiU is also registered in the Library at Lambeth, ArmuM, u. 201.
177.— JULIANA RICHARDES,
1413. Aug. 26th. Testatrix was widow of John Richardes, draper, latea
burgess of the town of Bristol. To be bui-ied in the chiu-ch of the Holy Ti-inity,
beside the said John. A cup called " stondyng Maser," with a cover bound
with sUver and gold, also another cup with a silver cover, and a piece of
silver called "fflatpece," with a new dozen of sUver spoons, to be sold by
the executors, and with the money celebrations to be procm-ed for the soul
of testatrix and the souls of all the faithful dead, and the window next the
cross of the aforesaid church to be glazed. John Mavyle to have these
goods, if willing to buy them. For the forming and repair of the cross m
that chm-ch xxs, A fit chaplain to celebrate pro anima for tluec whole years
at the altar of the holy Cross there. Legacies to the rector of that chm-ch,
every chaplaiu coming to the funeral rites, the mother church of AA'orcester,
each order of mendicant friars in Bristol, the needy poor, John Mavyle, and
John his son, and Alice his daughter, former servant Joan Bryd, and present
servant ilargaret, who is to be hi the keeping of Margaret Hansford, Jolm
Chiltenham, barber, and John Bertram, executors, to whom xiijs iiijd apiece.
John Mavyle overseei-.

Notes op Bristol AA'ills, 93
Proved before John Weston, clerk, &c., Oct. 1st, 1413.
Then foUows a codioU, in which testatrix bequeaths clothing, &c., to
the wife of John Mavyle, WUliam Solas, and his wife Alice, Margaret wife
of John Batter, Cristina Kynge, Magot wife of Hugh Coryour, Joan Back-
well wife of WUliam Fourbour, the wife of John Sherman, the wife of
WiUiam Goldsmyth, the wife of John Stephanys, barber, and the wife of
Nicholas TaiUour.
Will and codicil proved before Thomas Norton, Mayor, &c., on Wednes
day next before the feast " Carnipreuij," 1 Henry v.
178.— RALPH YEUBLE, of Bedminster.
1414. Wednesday in the feast of St. Peter, which is called "aduincla."
To be buried in the south entrance of the church of "Bedmystre," beside
wife Cristina. To the vicar of that church vjs viijd, that he may come to
the tumoral rites and mass. To every chaplain of the chapel of Redcliff,
coming with him, iUjd. Legacies also to each clerk there, the parish chaplain
of Bedmystre, the clerk for beU-toUing, " & cl'ico ib'm aquebaiulo," each
order of friars at Bristol, the cathedral church of Wells, St. John of Jerasa-
lem, St. Anthony, the prisoners of Monkbridge, the almshouses in Langerew,
Templestret, St. Bartholomew, St. John in "Redeclyueput," St. Katharine
by Bristol, and at Laffard's gate. A sufficient taper to burn at testator's head,
and another at his feet, immediately after death, and while the "exequie"
are being said, and two other tapers about his body on the day of burial at
the church of Bedmystre during mass, &c. The vicar, priests, friars, and
others attending, to have bread and ale to the full. The chaplain celebrating
at the mass to have four pence besides bread, cheese, and ale enough. An
honest secular chaplain to celebrate for a whole year in the said church,
for the soul of testator and of his wife Cristina, and have eight marks
sterling. A silver cup (cupa) with a cover of silver to be made into
a chalice and bestowed on spme needy church where their souls may
be especially prayed for. A bequest of goods to wife Amy (Amisia)
and son Ralph. To John son of daughter Edith xls to find him at school.
To Margaret dau. of the said Edith, and her lawful issue, a yearly
rent from a hall and shop in Tuckers' street, Bristol, inhabited by Richard
Bourton. If Margaret should die s.p., the said rent to be disposed of
for the benefit of testator's soul "& ffelicie vx'is mee." To wife Amy,
for her life, a furnace for the craft of a brewer, &c. ; remainder to son
Ralph. If he should die before the said Amy, rem. to the aforesaid
Margaret, who is also to have one half of testator's hall on Redcliff hill,
situate between a hall of the blessed Mary of Redcliff on the south and
John Staunford's shop on the north. Residue of goods to be halved by son
Ralph and wife Amy. The latter to keep, every year during her life,
testator's anniversary and that of his wife Cristina. The said Amy, son
Ralph, and Philip Hassok of Bristol to be executors, and have xxs apiece.
Witnessed by Richard Chynham, Thomas Mayes, William Paltysmore,
Robert Pedewell, John Ardern, Walter Waterman, and Thomas Waky.
Proved before John Storthwait, clerk, commissary general of the Bishop
of Bath and WeUs, Sept. 20th, 1414 ; afterwards before the Mayor, &c.

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179._-WILLIAM WARMYNSTRE, burgess.
1414. May 23rd. To be buried in St. AVerburgh's of Bristol. Legacies
to the fabric of that church, the rector, each chaplam celebrating therein,
the parish clerk for bell-tolling, and the suffragan thereof ; each order of
mendicant friars at Bristol, every chaplain attending the funeral, John
Daton, taUor, Henry Hemyng, WUliam Frere, Gilbert Badecok dwelling at
"Jrynacton," the wife of Robert Riggewey in the market, and servants
Joan and Katharine. Cloth to the value of £"20 to be distributed among
the poor on the day of burial. Half a hundred of wax (dimid' Centu' Cere)
for making torches to bum about testator's body. To wife Alice and her
heirs a garden in the suburb of Bristol, situate in the market, and held by
John Lymnour ; also a messuage in Redeolyvestret, between the tenement
of William Berdene and what was formerly that of Simon Uphull ; a
messuage and shop in " le Brodemede " formerly acquired by the gift of
John MicheU ; two messuages in Horsestret once the property of Edward
Pounsot of Bristol, goldsmith, and his wife Amy ; and a messuage and ad
joining garden in Redecly vestrete, held of testator and inhabited by Matthew
Garewey. Also to the said Alice, for her life, the rents and services paid by
Roger AA'^anstre and his wife Alice for a messuage and garden in the suburb,
in Bastestret, with reversion when it shall fall ; remainder to son John and
his lawful issue. If John should die s.p., the said rents, &c., to be disposed
of pro anima. Also to the said Alice, the rents and services paid by John
Tristy and his wife Agnes for two shops in AA'ynchestrete ; remainder, with
reversion, to son John ; in default of issue, to be disposed of in like manner.
Also to the said Alice, a tenement and garden in Mersshstret occupied by
John Yalton, situate between the tenement of Nicholas Excestre and that
of David Dudbroke ; rem. as before ; also that tenement in the same street
which testator had by the gift and enfeoffment of Edith Hoker, late the
wife of Nicholas Hoker, situate between a tenement of John Droys on the
one part, and that of John Roddeney, inhabited by John Viell, on the other ;
rem. as before ; also a tenement with two shops " in vico de Redeclyue
stret " in the suburb, between the lane called Southrenlane on the one part,
and what was lately the messuage of Isabel Torynton, formerly held by
AA'alter Dybon, on the other ; rem. as before ; also testator's dwelling house
in Comstret, with the three adjoining shops ; rem. as before ; also twenty
shillings of yearly rent of assize, formerly bought of AA'iUiam Combe, and
issuing from the tenement inhabited by Richard Shirwyn, shoemaker, iu
Redeclyvestrete ; and the rent issuing from a messuage of Sh- Thomas
Brooke knt. in Cornstrete inhabited by Elen Auncell ; rem. as before. Also
to the said Alice a tenement with shops, &c., in Baldewynstrete and Baste-
strete, between the tenement inhabited by Thomas Strech and that of GUbert
Joce ; and property in Horstrete, between what was formerly the tenement
of Thomas Sutton, on the one part, and a garden of the Commonalty of
Bristol which Reginald Knap lately held, on the other ; to be held for her
lite only, and afterwards sold for providing celebrations in the aforesaid
church of St. Werburgh for twenty years next after her death, for the good
of her soul and testator's, &c. She and John Lymnour executors. To the
latter xxs.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 95
Proved before John Droys, Mayor, and Robert RusseU, Sheriff, on
Monday next after the feast of St. Agnes, 2 Henry v. Previously proved
before the ecclesiastical authorities.
180.— JOHN STONE, burgess.
1414. March 8th. To be buried in the parish church of St. James of
Bristol " eora' hostio sc'i Thome Martiris in ead'm." To the fabric of that
church xxs. To every chaplain celebrating there xijd. Xo the prior of St,
James for tithes and offerings, xxs. To each monk of the said prior xxd
To the fabric of the mother church of Worcester xld. Xo the fraternity of
St. John Baptist in the church of St. Ewen of Bristol xld. Legacies also to
the Friars Preachers, Carmelites, and Minors of Bristol. To wUe Edith,
who is to dispose pro anima, all testator's interest in his three shops in
"Brodemed," and the residue of his effects. She and John Umf ray executors.
Proved before John Weston, clerk, &c., in the parish church of St.
Augustine of Bristol, April 21st, 1415 ; afterwards before the Mayor.
181.— JOHN SUTTON, burgess.
1415. Tuesday next after the feast of St. Matthew Apostle and Evan
gelist. To be buried in the church of the Carmelite Friars at Bristol. To
the mother church of Worcester xijd. Xo the prior of St. James of Bristol
and the rector of St. Stephen's, for tithes, vjs viijd apiece. Legacies also to
John Tilly of Clopton, and servant John AVhite. To wife Joan the rent due
from WUliam Harper for a tenement, held by him for his life, in Templestret,
with reversion of the same ; also the rent paid by William Temple for a
tenement held by him in like manner in the same street, with reversion
after the death of the said William Temple. If she should die s.p.,
remainder to Thomas son of John Harper of " Chilmeley," and his heirs
male ; iu def., remainder to Thomas Janyns ; in def., remainder to John
Shoppe ; in def., rem. to the prior and convent of the Carmelite Friars of
Bristol, who are to sell the property, and expend the money upon their
house for the benefit of testator's soul and the souls of all the faithful dead.
To the same Joan the rent due from Henry Lokier for a tenement, held by
him for his Ufe, in the suburb of Bristol in Lewenysmede, with reversion
after the death of the said Henry ; the rent paid by Thomas Peseley for a
tenement in the same street, with reversion after the death of the said
Thomas ; the rent paid by Richard Priour for two shops opposite the ceme
tery of St. James of Bristol, with reversion after the said Richard's death ;
three shops by the aforesaid cemetery, held of testator by the same Richard ;
the rent paid by Roger Sylly and William Brewer for a garden by the
" Barres," with reversion thereof ; the rent paid by William Worcestre,
the younger, for a tenement on St. James's Back, with reversion of the
same. If the said Joan should die s.p., these rents, reversions, and shops to
remain to Thomas Janyns and his heirs male ; in default of such issue, rem.
as before. To the same Joan the rents and services paid by John Sherp and
his wife Joan, and by William Baret and his wife Margery, for a tenement,
cellar, and adjoining shops in the town of Bristol, in Oldecornestret, with
reversion thereof ; in default of issue, rem. to Thomas son of John Harper
of Chilmeley ; in def. , rem. to Thomas Janyns and his heirs and assigns. To
Sh John Burford, chaplain, all testator's interest in "le Hawkehows," with

96 Note,s of Brlstol Wills.
solar, &c., situate at the gate of St. GUes at Bristol ; to be disposed of pro
anima if the said John should die before the expiration of the term. To
dame MabUla Sutton, sister of testator, for her life, aU his interest m a
house at the Barres, and in two acres of arable land "iux' lez barrez "
adjoining the same house ; also three acres of land lying at Apesherd by
the "Redelond," held by Henry Brayn; remainder to the prioress and
convent of "Mynchen Barugh." To the prioress of Kington all testator's
interest in two shops .in Baststret in the parish of St. Nicholas, and 50
shillings. Wife Joan to be executrix.
Proved before Thomas Blount, Mayor, and David Duddebroke, SherUf,
on Wednesday next after the feast of St. Gregory Pope, 4 Henry v.
Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
182.— BELINUS NANSMOEN.
1416. March 20th. To be buried in the church or cemetery of the
blessed Mary of Redcliff. Legacies to the perpetual viear of that church,
every priest of Redcliff coming to the funeral rites, each clerk, and each
scholar (puero scolari) serving in the choir there. His exequies were to
be held " sine pompa." He also wUled that his two books, of which one
was called the Sixth, "continens textum & glosam ordinariam" together
with the doctors John Andreas, archdeacon of Bologna, " & d'ne digne,"
and the other book containing the doctors upon the Clementines, namely,
Paul Jacelyn and others, be shut up in the church of the blessed Mary of
Redcliff, so that the vicar and chaplains there might study them when
they pleased ; the same vicar, priests, and clerks to keep his anniversary
every year, and also that of Alexander Bagenham, in a fitting manner in
the choir, at their own costs. If they should neglect or refuse to do so, the
said books were to remain in the parish church of St. Thomas the Martyr
" sub forma p'dc'a." If his anniversary should be neglected in that church,
they were to remain in the church " sc'e Crucis de Temple.'' And in case
of omission there, they were to remain to the hospital of St. Katharine on
the aforesaid condition for ever. Residue of goods to wife Isabel and
daughter (?) Avice. The said Isabel and John Dawborn, to whom 20
shillings, executors. Robert Colvyll, to whom 20 shillings, overseer.
Witnessed by Isabel, wife of the said Belinus, and AA'illiam Clyve, clerk.
Proved before John Estcourt, bachelor iu laws, examinator general
of the Court of Canterbury, April 2nd, 1417 ; before Thomas Blount,
Mayor, &c., on Wednesday next before the feast of St. Germanus Bishop
and Confessor, 5 Henry v.
There is a copy of this will at Somerset House, Marche, 37, but it
throws no light on the description of the books as given above. " d'ne
digne" is obviously a mistake for the name of some doctor. The word
translated " Clementines " is Clementinos, which should evidently be Con-
stitutiones Clementinas — the Constitutions of Pope Clement v. The will of
Alexander Bagenham, who is mentioned here, is registered in the Library
at Lambeth, Arundel, ii. 202. It was made Feb. 9th, and proved on the
last day of the same month, 1413. He styles himself clerk, and desires to
be buried in the collegiate church of the Holy Trinity of Westbury.
Legacies to dame Joan Stowell, Alexander and Joan Clyvedon, Agnes

Notes of Bristol Wills. 97
Sylney, Sir John Long, priest, Thomas Russell and his wife Joan, Thomas
Harethom, Thomas Bydow, John Brydd, my sister Joan, the Friars Minors
at Oxford and Bristol, and Master Peter RusseU, who is to celebrate
for testator's soul, and the souls of all the faithful dead. To Sir Hugh
LotereU knt. the breviary 'which lately belonged to William Courtenay.
Belinus Nansmoen and Thomas Russell executors. To the former, 20
shUlings, a share in the residue of the effects, and the Sixth booh of the
Decretals. Sir Thomas Stowell knt. and Alexander Clyvedon overseers.
Given at Bristol. The episcopal registers at Worcester mention Alexander
Bagenham as rector of " Staple," in that diocese, in 1412, and state that the
Bishop collated John Arondell, clerk of the King, to the deanery of West
bury, vacant by the death of the said Alexander, Feb. 17th, 1413.
The name "Nansmoen" is written Nasmeon in Marclie, 37, which
mentions wife Isabel and daughter Amicia. The Bristol copy has wife Isabel
and wife Auicia ! 183.— MARGARET STEPHENUS.
1417 (1416?). March 20th. Testatrix was wife of John Stephenus the
elder, and made her will in the presence of the vicar of St. Leonard's of Bristol,
and others, desiring to be buried in the cemetery of the said St. Leonard's.
Legacies to the vicar, and clerk of that church, the mother church of Worces
ter, Sir John Bole, chaplain, the daughter of John Draper, servant Cecily, and
Isabel Person, To John Herford, clerk, the rents and services paid for a
tenement in the suburb of Bristol "sup'Keyam," with reversion thereof ;
the said tenement being situate between what was formerly the tenement of
Walter Frompton, inhabited by Andrew Parle, on the one part, and a
tenement of the prior and brethren of the Kalendaries, inhabited by Martin
Wysebeche, on the other, and extending "a vico regie" to the said tene
ment inhabited by Andrew Parle. To John Stephenus, husband of testatrix,
all her right or state in a shop situate in Gropelane, inhabited by William
Pascowe. The said John to be executor.
Proved before the Bishop of Worcester, in the parish church of Hem-
bury in Salt Marsh, in his diocese, July 9th, 1417; afterwards before the
Mayor. 184.— JOHN BENLEY, burgess.
1416. Jan. 7th. To be buried in the cemetery of the chapel of St.
Nicholas of Bristol. To the fabric of the cathedral church of Worcester
xijd. A priest to celebrate for one year, for the soul of testator and the
souls of all the faithful dead, in the said church of St. Nicholas, and have
ten marks, on condition of his celebrating a trental of St. Gregory. Legacies
to Sir John vicar of that church, each priest celebrating therein on the day
of testator's death, John Tustayn suflfragan thereof, the fraternity of the
holy Cross in the crypt of the same church, the fraternity of the blessed
Mary upon the bridge, and servant Agnes for her marriage. The sum of 40
shillings to be divided among poor and needy people on the day of the
funeral, that they may pray for the health of his soul. Torches and tapers
to be provided. To wife Joan £40, the third part of the jewels, and certain
goods. To son Thomas £20, a pair of beads " de lamber," a silver horn, a
dagger, &c. If he should die under the age of 21, half of the money to be
distributed among the poor, and the other half together with the rest of the
K

98 Notes of Bristol Wills.
legacies to remain to wife Joan. To son Robert Benley certain pieces of
armor, as a "Jack defense," helmet, breastplate, a pah- of rerebraces, two
pahs of gauntlets, &o. To daughter Isabel £20, a pair of beads "de
cureU," &c. If she should die under age or before marriage, her legacies
were to be divided, as those of Thomas m case of his death. Wife Joan to be
executrix. Proved before John Estcourt, bachelor in laws, &c., April 10th, 1417.
No record of proof before the Mayor.
185.— JOHN HAVERYNG, burgess.
1416. March 6th, To be buried in the cemetery of the blessed Mary of
Redcliff. Legacies to the vicar of that church for tithes, the procurators for
the fabric thereof, and for bell-tolling at the accustomed times for three
days between the death and burial, during which time the celebration of his
exequies was to be continued ; to each priest assisting thereat ; the poor on the
day of burial ; servants John Lang and Sibilla for their good service. To
the chapel of St. Thomas of Bristol a pair of red vestments of cloth of gold.
To John Clerk, deacon thereof, sixpence. To each boy ministering therein
one penny. To son John 40 shillings. To wife Joan, for her life, a tenement
in Redeclyvestrete, situate between the tenement inhabited by William
Westerley upon the south, on the one part, and that inhabited by William
Laurence upon the north, on the other part, and extending from the said
street to the Avon ; also sixteen shops, with gardens adjoining, in the
Buburb of Bristol in Boketeslane, between the street of St. Thomas on the
west and the garden held by William Tiler, weaver, on the east, and extend
ing from the said lane to the garden of John Droys, late that of John
Sutton ; remainder to testator's children PhUip, Thomas, and Joan, and
their lawful issue ; in default, remainder to son John and his lawful issue;
in default, remainder to the right heirs of wife Joan. To the said Joan,
for her life, all interest in those shops built by testator, with the gardens,
meadows, &c., in the suburb in the street of St. Thomas, in a certain place
lately named "Seynt mary Reckehey," which property he bought for a
term of years of the procurators of the church of the blessed Mary of
Redcliff ; remainder to the aforesaid Philip, Thomas, and Joan. Wife Joan,
Philip Hassok, and John Talbot, executors, to whom xxs apiece.
Proved before John Storthwayt, commissary general of the Bishop of
Bath and Wells, in the parish church of St. Thomas of Bristol, Oct. 7th,
1417 ; before Robert Russell, Mayor, and John Leicestre, Sheriff, on Monday
next before the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, 5 Henry v.
186.— WILLIAM CROPENEL.
1417. Oct. 1st. My soul to its Redeemer, and body to be buried in the
crypt of the church of the blessed Nicholas at Bristol, in which two seculai-
honest priests are to serve daily for a year at the canonical hours, and cele
brate pi-o anima, not omitting a trental of the blessed Gregory (b'ti gg') ;
the said priests to have two marks-apiece. Legacies to my vicar, the fabric
of the said church. Sir Thomas Merston parish chaplain thereof, Stephen the
parish clerk for bell-toUing at the mortuary offices, his fellow the suflfragan,
every priest celebrating in the said church and present at the offices, the
fabric of the cathedral church of Worcester, each order of mendicant friars.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 99
every poor-house "vocaf Almyshouse " within the county of Bristol, Mar
garet wife of WUUam Colston, AA'Uliam son of Richai-d Coferer, and his
sister Cristina, Joan the maid servant of the said Richard, Alice Weremysire
servant of WUliam Normore, each of the maids of Richard Goodechild,
Thomas his servant, WUliam his son, and Isabel the sister of the said
William. To the said Richard Godechilde, all testator's right and the
residue of his term in a messuage in " Balwynstrete," held of the fraternity
of the blessed Mary on the bridge of Bristol. Ten marks to be distributed
to the poor and needy on the day of burial, or as soon after as convenient.
Woollen and linen cloth, to the value of xlvjs viijd, for bedridden poor
people " & alijs mis'abUibz p'sonis." Residue of goods for pious uses. The
aforesaid Richard Coferer to be executor, and Sir Richard Peutrer overseer ;
to whom xfs apiece.
Proved before Robert Russell, Mayor, &c. , on Wednesday in the morrow
of St. Edmund Archbishop, 5 Henry v. Previously proved before the ecclesi
astical authorities. 187.— THOMAS MAL VERNE, burgess.
1416. July 6th. My body to the earth. To the cathedral church of
Worcester vjd. To daughter Joan and her heirs a tenement with garden
and shop adjoining in Stepstret. The tenement situate between the hospital
of St. Bartholomew of Bristol on the one part, and Stepstret on the other,
with all "cotagijs siue Shopis" in Horsestrete, to be sold for payment of
debts, and the residue of the money to be distributed for the health of
testator's soul. To WUliam Pownam, brewer, a term in shops held of the
prioress and sisters of the house or hospital of the blessed Mary Magdalene
on St. Michael's hill, situate between a tenement of David Dudbroke and the
shop of Agnes Morys. Sir William Tye, chaplain, and Thomas Walsohe,
weaver, to be executors, and Sir John Boure, rector of St. Michael's, overseer.
Furthermore, I wUl that my lord the Bishop of Worcester have the proving
of my will, " Quia no' habeo bona in aliqua alia dioc' q'm in dice' Wygorn'."
Proved before the Mayor and Sheriff of Bristol on Wednesday next
before the feast of St. Martin in the winter, 4 Henry v. No record of proof
before the ecclesiastical authorities.
188.— JOHN DROYS, burgess.
1417. Jan. 24th. To be buried hi the chapel of St. John the Evangelist
on the Back of Avon, For funeral expenses £20. Legacies to the vicar and
fabric of the church of St. Nicholas of Bristol, each chaplain thereof taking
part in the mortuary offices, and the four orders of friars. To wife Isabel
the messuage inhabited by John Draper, with two shops and cellars, in the
suburb of Bristol at the end of the bridge, between the shop inhabited by
Thomas Tumour and the gate called " Seint Nicholasyate ;" also four shops
in Worshipstrete between the said gate and the shop held by Walter Clerk
"Boucher;" six messuages in Redeclyvestrete, inhabited by Henry Brent,
David Hopkyns, Robert Benet, Peter Chaloner, John Gonette (?), and Ralph
Lombard ; two messuages in Toukerstret, inhabited by Richard Borton and
John Lese ; a rent issuing from a tenement inhabited by John Malyns,
cardmaker, in that street; two messuages in Templestrete, inhabited by
Robert Harrys and John Merston ; a rent issuing from what was lately the
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100 Notes of Bristol Wills.
tenement of Henry Glasier in AA'orshipstrete ; a shop with cellar at the end
of the bridge, inhabited by the aforesaid Thoinas Tumour ; a large garden,
with houses and dovehouse therein, lying within the suburb of the town, in
the market, and held by testator ; also two gardens in the market, one of
them held by him, and the other held of him by Robert Russell : this property
to be held by the said Isabel for her life, on condition of keeping herself sole
and chaste. If she did not, the executors were to expel her, and immediately
sell it. The reversion of the said messuages, shops, gardens, and rents to be
sold within two years after testator's death, and the money applied to pious
uses. To William Nele, burgess of Bristol, and his wife Alice, the messuage
inhabited by them in Cristemnastrete in the suburb. Wife Isabel, David
Duddebroke, and John Draper, executors. Thomas Blount overseer. Wit
nessed by Sir John Vaghan, vicar of St. Nicholas's, WUliam Nele^ John
Bolton, and others.
Proved before the Mayor and Sheriff on Monday next after the feast of
St. Gregory Pope, 5 Henry v. Previously proved before , the ecclesiastical
authorities. 189.— WILLIAM HURDEMAN, burgess.
1417. March 28th. To be buried in the church of St. Thomas the
Martyr at Bristol " coram magna cruce." Legacies to the fabric and vicar
of that church, the fabric of the chapel of the blessed Mary on the bridge of
Bristol, Joan elder daughter of William Boghan the elder, and Joan " sorori
sue," Isabel Thoms', Elen Broun, WiUiam son of Edmund Bi-oun, and his
sisters. The whole of testator's moveable effects, on this side the sea and
beyond the sea, to be divided into three parts ; one for wife Joan, the second
for son WUliam and daughters Agnes and Elizabeth, the third, after pay
ment of legacies, to be divided into three portions, tvifo of which to remain
to the said three children, and the other pro anima. If son William should
die under age, his portion to remain to the said Agnes and Elizabeth. To
¦wife Joan all household vessels, except cups, masers, and spoons, of which
she is to have the third part, and the children the rest. To the said Joan
four shops, with garden, &c., in Templestrete, situate between property of
Sir Thomas Broke knt. and the lane called Hundelane in the corner, and
extending from the aforesaid street to " lawdiche ;" to be held by her until
son WUliam shall arrive " ad etatem suam competentem, " when the property
is to pass to him and his lawful issue. In default of issue, rem. to dau.
Agnes ; in def,, rem. to dau. EUzabeth ; in def., rem. to wife Joan, if stUl
.living, and after her decease, to Edmund Broun and his lawful issue ; in
def., the said property to be disposed of pro anima by WUliam Kylderton
and the executors of the said Edmund. If dau. Elizabeth should die under
age, or before marriage, WUliam and Agnes to have her effects. Wife Joan,
Edmund Broun, to whom xls, and WUliam KUderton, to whom xxs, executors!
Proved before John Nuton, Mayor, and John Leicestre, Sheriff, Oct. 31st,
6 Henry v. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
190. -ROBERT LODELOW, shoemaker and burgess.
1418. July 16th. To be buried in the cemetery of holy Cross Temple of
Bristol. To the work of my mother church of WeUs xxd. Xo the susten
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Notes of Bristol Wills. 101
TempU p'dicf vjs viijd," Legacies also to the vicar of that church,
Thomas Fylle the clerk, each chaplain celebrating therein, and for funeral
expenses. To son William 100 shillings sterling, and a cup bound with
silver "vocatu' Note," to be had after the death of wUe Agnes. To son
Roger the same sum, also a girdle, and a dagger bound with silver. If either
son should die within age, his goods to remain to the other. If both should
die, the goods were to be expended on celebrations in the aforesaid chapel
of the blessed Mary, and for other pious purposes. Wife Agnes and John
Brues to be executors. Sir William Cragge, chaplain, overseer.
Proved before John Storthwayt, bachelor of laws, canon of the church
of Wells, and commissary general of the Bishop of B. and W., Sept. 19th,
1418 ; afterwards before the Mayor and Sheriff of Bristol.
191.— ALICE NEWCOMBE.
1418. Sept. 20th. Testatrix was relict of Walter Newcombe of Bristol,
anel desired to be buried in the chapel of St. Nicholas within the church
of the blessed Mary of Redcliff. Legacies to the fabric and vicar of that
church, every priest celebrating there, both the clerks, and each clerk sing
ing and reading therein, the cathedral church of St. Andrew of Wells " raatr'
eccl'ie mee," each order of mendicant friars, and Richard Pedewell. To
Thomas Eston, a loom, three sleys, &c. ; also a tenement in Redeclyrvestrete,
held of testatrix by Richard Blakemore for a term of sixty years, the tene
ment inhabited by testatrix, ' ' iuxta Templeyate, " a garden in Templestrete,
three shops with gardens upon Redcliff hill, a croft called " le Mullewey "
by the road where one goes to TrynelmuUe, and a garden held of testatrix
by John Cabell in Pilestrete ; this property to be held by the said Thomas
Eston for his life, and the reversion to be afterwards disposed of pro anima.
The said Thomas to distribute vjs viijd xa. bread to the poor and needy every
year during his life. To kinsman John Wetham, for his life, the two shops
occupied by him, together with a certain parcel of garden ; the said property
to be sold " vt in reu'sione-," and the money expended as directed above.
The procurators of the parish church of Poulet to have yearly iijs jiijd ster
ling, for twenty years, and keep the anniversary of testatrix and that of her
husband Walter. Thomas Eston and John Bloys executors ; to the latter
xxs. Proved before John Nuton, Mayor, &c., March 27th, 7 Henry v.
Previously proved before John Estcourt, bachelor in laws, &c.
192.— RICHARD BOKELOND, brewer and burgess.
1418. Dec. 15th. To be buried in the parish church of holy Cross
Temple of Bristol, diocese of Bath and Wells, by my pew (iux' sedem meam).
Legacies to the work of that church. Sir Richard the vicar, and each priest
celebrating therein ; to servant Thomas Smyth, apprentice Richard Young,
and John Suelle. Certain household goods, as brazen vessels, &c., to
testator's three daughters, Alice, Margei-y, and Joan ; rem. to wife Joan,
in case of their death under age. To Richard DoUyiig and his wife Cristina,
for their life, the tenement held of testator and inhabited by them, paying
yearly to his wife Joan, and to his heirs after her decease, 20 shUlings ster
ling for four years after his death, and 40 shUlings after the lapse of the said

102 Notes of Biiistol AVills.
four years ; the said Richard and Cristina within those four yeai-s to repau-
the front of the said tenement, commonly called Jtnces, at then- own cost, ex
cept that they were to have the oak timber which was in that tenement and in
testator's dwelling house. To daughter Alice Bokelond, for her lite, after
the decease of wife Joan, a tenement in the suburb in Temple-street, situate
between tenements inhabited by John Broun and John Hellewyse ; rem. to
daughter Joan Bokelond for her life ; rem. to daughter Margery Bokelond
for her lite ; rem. to son Richard Bokelond and his heirs. To John Grynder,
a green go-wn -with a fur, and a hood of the Uvery of St. Katharine. Wife
Joan and Richard DoUyng executors.
Proved before the Mayor and Sheriff, March 27th, 7 Henry v. Previously
proved before John Storthwayt. 193.— ADAM INHYN, burgess.
1418. Jan. 27th. To be buried in the church of the blessed Mary " de
fforo," before the altar of St. Katharine the Virgin, beside the body of late
wife Maud. To the said church, for making windows of glass, 100 shillings
sterling. A fit chaplain to celebrate pro anima for four yeai-s at the altar of
St. Katharine in that church, and have £20. 'To everj' chaplain present at
the mass, &c. , four pence. Forty shiUings' worth of wax to be burned about
testator's body at the mortuary offices ; and twelve poor men to carry torches
at the same, and have a new gown of frize apiece. Thirty shilUngs to be
distributed to the poor in bread on the day of the funeral in the aforesaid
church. Legacies to the mother church of AA'orcester, each order of men
dicant friars at Bristol, John Sutton, son of wife Katharine, Alice sister of
the said Jolin, servant Humphrey, late seivant Henry, and Sh Stephen
Blancombe, rector of my parish church aforesaid. To son AA'ilUam ten
pounds " in pecunia munerata," and cups of the weight of twelve ounces of
sUver ; also to him and his heh-s two messuages with four shops in front,
situate in the suburb on " le AA'ere," and held by Joan Tanner. To son
Thomas ten pounds, &c., and two messuages situate in the same part, and
inhabited by Alice AA'aterfall and John Cokkes. To son John, the elder,
ten pounds, &c. , and two messuages situate in the same part, and inhabited
by John Glover and Henry Bagpath. To son John, the younger, ten
pounds, kc, and a messuage in the suburb on St. James's Back, inJiabited
by Alia Peyntour ; also a messuage in the parish of St. Stephen, opposite
" le churchestile," between the tenement of James Cokkes on the west, and
the common gutter on the east ; and eight shUlings of rent from the tene
ment inhabited by AVUliam Pownham in Lewynsmede. To daughter
Margaret ten pounds, &c., and five shops with gardens in the suburb on "le
Were," situate between a tenement of testator and one of the prior and
convent of " Chartehouse ;" also two cellars in the town of Bristol, situate
in the street of St. Nicholas, and for a long tune occupied by testator. To
wife Katharine, for her life, fifteen shops m the suburb in Berelane, three
elrymg-rooms in Templecombe, and a tenement lately held by AA'UUam atte
WeUe opposite the said shops ; remainder to testator's rightful hehs. AA'ife
Kathai-ine and the aforesaid Stephen Bancombe (sic) to be executors.
Pi-o ved before Jolm Nuton, Mayor, &c. , April 5th, 7 Henry v. Previously
proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.

Notes of Bristol AA'ills. 103
194.— FELICIA HOLEWEY.
1417. Sept. 23rd. Testatrix describes herself as of the parish "b'te
Marie de fforo Bristoll' AVygornien' dioc'," and desires to be buried in the
chancel of the church there, beside her late husband Edward Forster. To
the fabric of that church xxs ; to Sir Stephen the rector, for tithes and
offerings, xs ; to the water-bearer xijd. A fit chaplain to celebrate therein
for four years for the soul of late husband Edward Forster, &c. , and have
£20. The same sum for funeral expenses and the poor. Legacies to the
mother church of AA'orcester, each order of friars at Bristol, the fabric of the
church of the Carmelites, and friar John Camylle of that order. To late
servant John Gele and his heirs, a shop in the town of Bristol in "la
Cokenerewe " inhabited by Thomas Dagyn, cook.. To late servant Roger
Andrew "Boucher" and his heirs, the rent due from Cristina Hede, late
wife of John Hede, tucker, formerly burgess of Bristol, for a tenement, held
of testatrix, opposite the parish church of St. Peter of Bristol, with reversion
of the same after the said Cristina's death. To servant Thomas Seysell and
his heirs, a garden in the suburb " sup' le Casteldyche " between the garden
held by William Beneley and a certain lane leading " de le Casteldyche
versus le Watryngplace ib'm." Residue of goods to the said Thomas. He
and Edward Googh " parc'nemynmaker " to be executors. To the latter 20
shillings. Proved before William Burden, clerk, commissary and sequestrator
general of the Bishop of Worcester, Jan. 4th, 1418 ; afterwards before the
Maj'or. 195.- JOHN FRERE, burgess,
1419. Aug. 20th. To be buried in the chapel of St. Thomas the Martyr
of Bristol, beside wife Margery. Legacies to the perpetual vicar of Redcliff,
the said chapel, each order of mendicant friars, the fraternity of the blessed
Katharine at the Temple, and the fraternity of the blessed Mary outside the
entrance of the Temple. To the fraternity of St. John Baptist in Bristol
ten shUlings. Testator's moveable goods to be distributed in three parts ;
one for wife Joan, the second for the children in equal portions, the residue
of the third for sons John, Roger, Thomas, and Richard, and daughters Agnes,
Isabel, and Joan, in equal portions. If these should die under age, the said
residue of the third part to be equally divided between my sons Robert and
Henry. If all the children should die under age, the said moveable goods
to be disposed of pro anima. To son Robert and his lawful issue, a tenement
in the suburb in St. Thomas's street, situate between a tenement of Sir
Thomas Broke knt. and Mark Spaynell's tenement, and extending from the
street to Lawdych. In default of issue, rem. to son Thomas and his lawful
issue ; in def., rem. to son John and his lawful issue ; in def., rem. to son Roger
and his lawful issue ; in def. , rem. to son Richard and his lawful issue ; in
def. , rem. to son Henry and his lawful issue ; in def. , rem. to daughters Agnes,
Isabel, and Joan, and their lawful issue ; in def., rem. to son Walter for his
life ; afterwards to Thoinas, son of the said AA'alter, and the lawful heirs of
the said Thomas. To son Henry and his heirs, a tenement in Templestrete,
situate between a tenement of the chief lord of the Temple fee, on the one
part, and a tenement of the procurators of the Temple church, on the other,
and extending from the' said street to Lawediche, In def. of issue, rem. to son

104 Notes op Bristol AVills.
Roger and his heirs ; in def., rem. to son John and his heirs ; in def., rem. to
son Thoinas and his heirs ; in def., rem. to son Robert and his heirs ; in def.,
rem. to son Richard and his heirs ; in del., rem. to daughters Agnes, Isabel,
and Joan, and their lawful issue ; in def. , rem. to son Walter for his life ;
afterwards to Thomas, son of the said Walter. If Thoinas should die s.p.,
the said two tenements were to be sold by the Mayor and Bailiffs of Bristol,
and the money distributed by them pro anima ; " et oapiet dns' Maior p'
labore suo sup' vendic'oe p'dicf viginti solid' sfling," and each Bailiff ten
shiUings. Robert CoUevyle, and Thomas Colyns, " burgens' vUle," executors.
Proved before James Cokkes, Mayor, and David Ruddok, Sheriff, on
Monday next before the feast of the Purification of B.V.M., 7 Henry v.
Previously proved before the ecclesiastical ^authorities.
196.— SIMON OLYVER, burgess.
1419. May 2nd. Testator describes himself as of the parish of St.
Peter, and desires to be buried in the church there, under the stone prepared
by him for his monument, and under which his former wife Agnes lies. To
his brother John Olyver, his dwelling house, and four shops built by him in
St. Peter's street, heretofore, " ante edifioac'oem p'me fact'," called " le plase
sc'i Petri ; " also his tenements in Lewynsmede. To Joan Boxwell, who was
relict of Robert Boxwell, and guardian of testator's person after his wife
Agnes departed, the sum of twelve marks six shillings and eight pence, for
her good guardianship, the money to be levied by the same Joan, or by her
assigns, " temp'ibz obligac'onum a Joh'e Sherp " formerly Mayor of the town
of Bristol, as it is more plainly contained in the letters of the bonds. Sir
Thomas Lye, rector of St. Peter's, James Cokkes, and John Boxwell,
executors. Witnessed by Thomas Perys, Thomas Wylmott of Bristol, and
others. Proved before the commissary of the Prior of AA'orcester, " sede vacante,''
May 10th, 1419 ; before the Mayor, on Wednesday next before the feast of
the Nativity of St. John Baptist, 7 Henry v.
197.— JOHN GOODSON, burgess.
1419. Sept. 5th. To be buried in the cemetery of St. Nicholas of Bristol.
Legacies to the fabric of that church, the vicar, and each chaplain celebrating
therein ; to John Cole, apprentice Agnes Pegge, John son of testator's sister,
the nuns of Barowe, John Lucas, chaplain, John Piers, John Talbot servant
of the said John Piers, Isabel daughter of John Covyntre, and each of the four
convents of friars, who were to celebrate pro anima. Thirteen poor men to
be clothed in russet gowns and hoods, and have a shirt and pair of shoes
apiece. All testator's effects to be divided into three equal parts ; one for
wife Margaret, the second for son John. "Tercia vero p's sit michi hoc
modo "—the halt of my part to my brother John, for the allowance (exhib-
ic'oem) and support of my mother, and of John my sister's son. To brother
John two gowns, &c. The legacies of son John to be in the keeping of John
Peris during his minority. It he should die under age, one part of them to
be disposed of for the good of testator's soul, and the souls of all the faithful
dead ; the other for wife Margaret. Brother John Godeson and John Peris
executors.

Notes op Bristol Wills. 105
Proved before the Mayor, &c., on Monday next before the feast of St.
Luke Evangelist, 7 Henry v. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical
authorities. 198.— ROBERT BONCE, weaver and burgess.
1408 (1418?). March 17th. To be buried in the church of the blessed
Mary of RedcUff, before the altar of St. Blaise, by the grave of son John.
To the work of that church xxxiijs iiijd. Xo the vicar, for tithes, vjs viijd.
A fit chaplain to celebrate pro anima at the said altar for two years, and
have yearly eight marks. Twenty marks for funeral expenses. To wife
Agnes, for her Ufe, two tenements -with gardens adjoining in Redeclyvestrete,
situate between the tenement inhabited by Robert Browne and Houndenlane,
and extending from the street to " le Lawdiche ;" rem. to sou John and his
lawful issue; in def., rem. to daughter Agnes and her lawful issue. To
the said Agnes, two shops in Wynchestrete, situate between a tene
ment of the prior of St. James in Bristol and one of the prioress of " Bargh,"
and extending from the street to the land of the said prior. To wife Agues
aU household vessels. To son John 20 marks, twelve whole cloths, &c.
To the mother church of St. Andrew of Wells vjs vujd. Xo the work of
the church of Compton Dando, co. Somerset, " ad orand' p' a'ia mea," vjs
viijd. Legacies also to David Hopkyn, tucker. Sir Thomas Godefelawe,
chaplain, and WUliam Lygh, testator's apprentice. Wife Agnes, son John,
and Thomas FUour, mercer, to be executors.
Proved before James Cokkes, Mayor, &c., on Monday next before the
feast of Simon and Jude Apostles, 7 Henry v. Previously proved before the
ecclesiastical authorities. 199.— RICHARD AVYK"YNG, burgess.
1419. Aug. 20th. To be buried in the church of holy Cross Temple.
AU testator's lands and tenements in the town and suburb of Bristol to be
sold, and the money bestowed " in pios vsus & in alijs elemosinis " for the
good of his soul, his wife Julian's, &c. To John Broun and his wife Beatrix
three pounds of silver, half a dozen sUver spoons, &c. To the same Beatrix a
chest ' ' vocaf Spruys tye. " The said John Broun and John Chepman
"Wexmaker " to be executors, and have xujs iijjd, apiece.
Proved before John Storthwayt, in the parish church of St, Thomas of
Bristol, Sept. 13th, 1419 ; afterwards before the Mayor,
200.— MARGARET GLOUCESTRE,
1420. Monday, May 20th. Testatrix describes herself as daughter and
heh of Thomas Gloucestre, late a burgess of the town of Bristol, and desires
to be buried among the Carmelite Friars, beside the tomb of her said father.
To Alice -«dfe of AA'alter atte Rode a pair of beads " de CoraUle." To
Margaret Grove a gown of green and kirtle of red. The residue of clothing
to be distributed pro anima. To brother John Coton, and Agnes his wife,
sister of testatrix, and their heirs, lands, tenements, rents, and services in
the to-wn and suburb of Bristol, together with aU the property held by John
Burbage for his lite, also a tenement in the to-wn of Gloucester in Oxbodelane,
and a tenement, -wdth lands, meadows, &c., in Brislington, co. Somerset.
The said John Coton and his wiie Agnes to be executors. To the latter a
chaplet and fiUet of pearls.

106 Notes of Bristol AA'ills,
Proved before the Mayor, &c., on Monday next after the feast of St.
Laurence Martyr, 8 Henry v. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical
authorities. 201.— JOHN POWLYSHAM, merchant and burgess.
1420. Oct. 8th, To be buried in the church of holy Cross Temple of
Bristol, to the fabric of which a table-cloth, to pay for his interment.
Legacies also to the vicar, every other chaplain celebrating in that church
on the day of testator's death, Richard CabuU, clerk thereof, Thomas Fyll,
clerk, the fabric of the mother church of Wells, each order of friars at
Bristol, William Bowde, servant of John Hawley, and my daughter Joan
Bowde. For funeral expenses xls. Testator's dwelling house and garden "in
vico Templi," situate between a messuage of the abbot and convent of the
blessed Mary of Keynsham and his own shop, and extending from the King's
way to Lawdiche, to be sold by the executors for the benefit of divers lame
and needy poor people. To Maud Wyppay, for her lite, on account of the
good service rendered by her to testator, his said shop, with two selions of
land annexed to the garden of his house, situate between the said house and
the shops of Joan late wife of Sir Thomas Brook knt. The reversion of
testator's property to be disposed of by the executors, namely, John Jaye,
tucker and burgess of Bristol, and Maud Whyppay (sic).
Proved before John Storthwayt, bachelor of laws, canon and succentor
of the cathedral church of Wells, in the said cathedral church, Dec. 7th, 1420 ;
before Thomas Yonge, Mayor of Bristol, and Roger Lyveden, Sheriff, on
Wednesday next after the feast of the Conception of B.V.M., 8 Henry v.
202.— WILLIAM PAYS, burgess.
1420. May 17th. To be buried m church of St. Thomas the Martyr of
Bristol. To dau. Agnes, a girdle of silver and gilt, formerly the property of
Agnes testator's mother, " de qua due zone modo sunt fact' p'cij xxxiijs iijd '-
Also to the aforesaid Agnes, at present umnarried, and to her lawful issue,
three shops in the suburb of Bristol, in St. Thomas's street, situate between
the tenement of John Wodevile, inhabited by John Garnet, on the one part,
and that of Henry BokereU, inhabited by Hugh Avynce, on the other ; in def.
of issue, rem. to son John and his lawful issue ; in def., rem. to son Thomas
and his lawful issue ; the said property to be disposed of pro anima, if
Thomas died s.p. To son John and his heirs, two tenements in St. Thomas's
street, situate between a tenement of the procurators of Redcliff church and
one of Thomas Yong, inhabited by PhUip Hassok and John Pycheford ; in
def., rem. to daughter Agnes and her lawful issue ; in def., rem. to son
Thomas ; to be sold, if Thomas died s.p. To the said Thomas testator's
whole state and term in three shops in Templestrete, situate between the
tenement of John Bokerell and " le langrewe; and in two shops in "le
langrewe," between a tenement of the procurators of holy Cross Temple and
the aforesaid shops. If aU the children died within the state and term, the
executors were to sell, and distribute the money in alms. To son John and
his lawful issue, a shop with garden in Templestrete, situate between the
tenement of John Arthur esquire, held by Roger AVelUschotte, on the one
part, and the tenement inhabited by AA'Uliam Baker, on the other ; rem. to
Richard Mason, weaver, and his heirs and assigns, it all testator's' children

Notes of Bristol Wills. 107
should die s.p. To daughter Agnes, the whole state in a hall and two shops
in Redeclyvestrete, between the tenement of John Langley, on the one part,
and one of testator's tenements, on the other, lately inhabited by Richard
Blakemore ; to be disposed of by the executors pro anima, if all testator's
children should die " infra statum," To son John, a baselard, &c., also a
weaver's loom, worth xxxiijs iiijd^ in the occupation of Parice. To son
Thomas, a silver cup weighing xxvij oz., two brass pots, worth ixs, &c. The
said John and Thomas were under age. Residue of goods to wife Alice.
Roger Lyveden and Thomas Colyns executors. Witnessed by Sir AVilliam
DuddeUesbury, vicar of Redcliff, Sir William Skragge, John Gosham, and
others. Proved in the church of All Saints, Bristol, diocese of Worcester, before
Sir Thomas Marchall, perpetual vicar of the said church, Nov. 28th, 1420 ;
before Thomas Yonge, Mayor, &c., on Friday next before the feast of Pente
cost, 9 Henry v. 203.— SIMON WALSH, burgess.
1420. May 4th. To be buried in the cemetery of the church of holy
Cross Temple at Bristol. To the work of the cathedral church of Wells iiijd.
To son John, ten marks sterling, six silver spoons, &c.; to remain, in case of
his death, to wife Katharine, who is to dispose therewith pro anima. To
testator's apprentice Dionisius, some cloth according to the discretion of the
said Katharine, who is to have the residue of goods, and be co-executor with
John BaskervUe. To the latter vjs viijd sterling.
Proved before John Storthwait, but no date is given ; and there is no
record of proof before the Mayor.
204.— JOHN ROBYNS, burgess.
1420. May 1st. To be buried in the cemetery of St. Stephen of Bristol.
Legacies to the rector nf the church there, the mother church of Worcester,
the poor, and each order of friars at Bristol. To Joan, wife of testator, his
dwelling house, and the third part of all his goods ; the second part to be
for his children " Ric'o Joh'e Joh'e Joh'e & Alicie," in equal portions ; but,
in case of their death, to be divided equally, one portion "p' salute a'ie
mee," the other for wife Joan. She, and Richard Fynche, and his wife
Katharine, executors.
Proved before the ecclesiastical authorities, .June 8th, 1420. No record
of proof before the Mayor.
205.— WILLIAM WORCESTRE, the elder, burgess.
1420. Oct. 20th. To be buried in the east corner of St. James's cemetery
at Bristol, beside Sir Richard, formerly parish chaplain of that church.
Legacies to the prior of St. James, for tithes, each monk there, the parish
chaplain of the aforesaid church, and every chaplain celebrating therein, the
fabric of the chapel of the blessed Mary on the bridge of Avon, each order
of mendicant friars at Bristol, and the cathedral church of Worcester. Ten
pounds of wax to burn about testator's body on the day of his burial.
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people, having two or three children. To wife Joan, for her life, a tenement
in the suburb of Bristol " in le Brodemede," situate between a curtilage of
the prior and brethren of the Kalendaries, on the one part, and what was
formerly the tenement of Henry Stanley, now inhabited by John Bole, on
the other, and extending from the King's way in front to the course of the
Frome behind ; to be disposed of pro anima after her decease. Also to her,
for her lite, a tenement in the same part, situate between what was lately
the tenement of AA'alter Taunton, inhabited by John Harry " whyttewyer,"
on the one part, and what was lately the curtilage of John atte Celer,
inhabited by John TUer, glover, on the other ; rem. to Joan Griffethe, wife
of Thomas Griffethe, mariner, and to Geoffrey their son ; to be religiously
disposed of after the death of the said Geoffrey Griffethe. Wife Joan and
John Prowte " whittewyer " executors. To the latter vjs viijd.
Proved before John Spyne, Mayor, and Edmund Browne and Richard
Ai-vas, BaUiffs, on Monday next after the feast of St. Matthias Apostle, 9
Henry v. Previously proved before John Byrymore, clerk, sequestrator and
commissary general of the Bishop of Worcester.
206.— JOHN HEYTESBURY, weaver and burgess.
1422. Dec. 3rd. To be buried in the cemetery of the blessed Thomas
the Martyr. Legacies to the vicar of Redcliff, and Sir Richard parish chap
lain there, elder daughter Agnes, and John Bayon. To younger daughter
Agnes £10 sterling, and a bowl of silver, price xxs. If the said Agnes
should die "an'q'in alicui vu-o fu'it disponsata in facie eccl'ie," her said
legacies to be equally divided between wife Joan and daughter Agues, wife
of Robert Bayon. To the said Joan ten marks sterling, and all household
utensils. For funeral expenses xxs. Residue pro anima. Robert Bayon
and John YevyU executors. To the former a whole cloth " de plonket."
Proved before William Brett, clerk, commissary general of the Bishop
of Bath and Wells, March 8th, 1422. No record of proof before the Mayor.
207.— THOMAS SHIRAVY'N, burgess.
1422. March 6th. To be buried "in terra sac' sc'i Thome " at Bristol.
Four pence to each priest celebrating there, and taking part in the funeral
rites. Legacies also to the vicar of Redcliff, the fabric of St. Andrew's
church, son John, and daughter Joan. To wife Isabel, and her heirs, aU
testator's interest in a shop (schopa) opposite the church of Holy Trinity,
situate between property of the prioress and sisters of the house of the
blessed Mary Magdalene, on the east, and what was formerly a tenement of
Walter Derbi, on the west, and extending from the street to a tenement of
the abbot of St. Augustine of Bristol ; also for her life, six shops in St.
Thomas's lane, on condition of her gi-anting to son Matthew one house
caUed " Tanhowse " situate iu the messuage inhabited by testator, with two
chambers and cellar, one pertaining to the work of a baker, the other called
" banyschambre ;" tho six shops to revert, after the death of wUe Isabel, to
the said Matthew and his heirs. She and son Matthew to be executors.
Pro\-ed before Jlark AA'illiam, Mayor, and Thomas Erie and John Piers,
BaUiffs, on AA'ednesday in the morrow of St. Matthew Apostle and Evan
gelist, 2 Henry vi. Previously proved before AViUiam Britt, clerk.

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208.— JOHN GY, burgess.
1424. March 28th. To be buried in the parish church of St. Stephen of
Bristol, to which, for his burial, xxxiijs iiijd. Xo the rector of that church
vjs viijd, on condition of his permitting the executors freely to arrange the
tapers and torches burning about testator's body. One mass, -withplaceio and
dirige, to be daUy celebrated therein for thirty days after his burial. To the
parish chaplain there xxd. Xo the fabric of the mother church of Worcester
vjs viijd. Legacies to the prior of St. James, and the parish chaplain of that
church, each order of mendicant friars at Bristol, the fabric of the chapel of
the blessed Mary of Redcliff, that of the chapel of the blessed Mary of
Kingswood, and that of the parish church of St. Peter of Saltwyohe ; to the
hungry and naked poor, and the inmates of the almshouses of Langrewe and
within Temple-gate. Testator's effects, after payment of debts^ to be divided
into three parts ; the first to be disposed of pro anima, the second for his
-wife Alice, the third for his sons and daughters in equal portions. Two
chaplains to celebrate for a whole year in the parish church of St. James of
Bristol, and have sixteen marks. Ten marks for the celebration ' ' optima
forma " of two trentals of St. Gregory. Six marks for the liberation of
prisoners. " Jf m q'd delib'ac'o vnius cuiusq' non p'cedat xld." Residue of
goods to be bestowed for the welfare of testator's soul in the seven works of
mercy. Wife Alice and Philip Faunt executors. To the latter xls. Thomas
Halewey overseer. Witnessed by John Chapeleyn, John Hosschekyns,
Thomas Whelyngton, and others.
Proved before John Byrymore, clerk, &o. , in the parish church of St.
James of Bristol, May 23rd. 1424. No record of proof before the Mayor.
•209.— WALTER FROMPTON, burgess.
1423. May 5th. To be buried in the cemetery of holy Cross Temple of
Bristol, to the vicar of which church, for tithes and offerings, vjd, and each
chaplain celebrating therein ijd. To son John and his heirs, a hall in Temple
strete, situate between a tenement of Isabel Droys and that of Robert
Sachefield, on condition that John Lymnour and John Godehyne, both of
Bristol, receive yearly the rent of the said hall, until the sum owing by
testator to William Vynour, citizen of London, be wholly paid by the same
John Lymnour and John Godehyne, and that testator's wife Alice have, for
her lite, a shop and two chambers heretofore pertaining to the said hall ;
rem. to son John and his heirs and assigns for ever. To the said Alice two
shops in the market, situate between a tenement of John Leyoetur and one
of the abbot of Keynsham ; rem. to son John. Residue of goods to be
disposed of pro anima by the said Alice, She and my vicar Richard Janys
to be executors.
Proved before John Borton, Mayor, and Thomas Halewey, Sheriff, on
Wednesday next before the feast of St. Michael Archangel, 3 Henry vi.
Previously proved before William Brett, clerk.
210.— JOHN HETHB, burgess and merchant.
1423. Wednesday next before the feast of the Annunciation of B.V.M,
To be buried in the crypt of the parish church of St. Nicholas at Bristol,
" sorani ymagine sc'e Crucis ib'm." Legacies to the fabric and vicar of thatt

110 Notes of Bristol Wills.
church, every chaplain thereof attending the funeral, and the chaplain who
shall celebrate pro anima therein for a whole year ; to the fabric of the cathe
dral church of Worcester, each convent of friars at Bristol, and apprentice
John Wise. To daughter Alice, £20 of good English money for her man-iage,
and 100 shUlings for her chamber. To son John Hethe, and his heirs and
assigns, all testator's lands, tenements, rents, reversions, and services in
the town and suburb of Bristol, and residue of goods. The said John, dau.
Alice, and Walter Carpynter, executors. To the the last named xxs. Wit
nessed by Maurice Jones, clerk, Walter Carpynter, Thomas Badron, and
others. Proved before John Leycestre, Mayor, and Thomas Halleway, Sheriff, on
Friday next after the feast of St. Luke Apostle and Evangelist, 3 Henry vi.
Previously proved_ before the ecclesiastical authorities.
211.- RICHARD STEPHENES, tannet and burgess.
1421. In the feast of St. Vincent Martyr. To be buried in the church
of St. James the Apostle at Bristol, to the fabric of which vjs viijd, and the
same sum to the high altar thereof. A chaplain to celebrate pro anima
therein, at the altar of B. V. M. for three years. To the fabric of the mother
church of Worcester viijd. Xo each of the orders of Friars Preachers,
Carmelites, and Minors, ijs vjd. To son Thoinas, for his life, after the death
of wife Joan, the reversion of a messuage, with a curtilage adjoining, in the
street called Brodemede, in the suburb, between what were formerly the
tenements of John Somerwell and Thomas atte Hay, and extending from the
street aforesaid to a tenement of the^rior of St. James ; which tenement
testator had of the gift and feoffment of Hugh Carleton, burgess of the
town of Bristol, and John Richardes. The sum of xxvjs viijd to be bestowed
among the poor on the day of burial ; and testator's anniversary to be kept
yearly in the aforesaid church of St. James, fhst by son Thomas, and after
wards by the guardians and procurators of that church, to which the said
messuage is to revert. Residue of goods to wife Joan. She, the said
Thomas, and Edward Rede, executors. To the last named xiijs iiijd.
Proved before John Leycestre, Mayor, and Thomas Erie, Sheriff, on
Wednesday next after the feast of St. Maurus Abbot, 3 Henry vi. Previously
proved before John Byrymore, commissary general of the Bishop of Wor
cester. 212.— CECILY BUSSCHOPE. In the margm Busslioppe.
1422. Feb. 26th. Testatrix was reUct of John Busschoppe, weaver, late
a burgess of the town of Bristol, desired to be buried in the cemetery of the
parish church of St. Peter in the same town, and bequeathed four pence to
the mother church of Worcester. To John ShareshuU of Bristol, weaver,
and his heirs, a garden in the suburb, opposite the cemetery of the parish
church of St. PhUip, between the garden of Henry GUdeney, on the east, and
the King's way as one goes towards " le Kyngesmerssch," on the west, and
extending from what was lately the garden of John Beverley, on the north,
to the lane called " seint Philipeslane," on the south. Residue of goods to
the aforesaid John ShareshuU, who was to dispose pro anima, and be
executor.

Notes op Bristol Wills. Ill
Proved before John Byrymore,, in the parish church of St. Augustine
the Less of Bristol, May 7th, 1423. No record of proof before tlie Mayor.
213.— ISABEL SHERBWYN.
1422. March 9th. Testatrix was late wife of Thomas Sherewyn of
Bristol, and desired to be buried in St. Thomas's cemetery. To daughter
Joan, twelve pounds of white wool, two ghdles, <&o.; also part of a shop in
Wynchestrete, opposite the church of the Holy Trinity. Legacies to son
Matthew, son John, and Richard Shirwyn. The said Matthew and my
brother Richard Shirwyn executors.
Proved before William Brett, clerk, &c., July 12th, 1430 (sic) ; before
the Mayor and Sheriff on Friday hi the feast of St. Cedde Bishop, 3 Henry vi.
214.- THOMAS FYLER, mercer.
1425. Oct. 8th. To be buried in the church of All Saints of Bristol, or
wherever it shall please God. To the mother church of Worcester xxd.
To the fabric of All Saints' church xls. Xo Sir Thomas Marchall, vicar
there, xxs. To each chaplain celebrating therein, and present at the mor
tuary offices, and mass on the day of burial, vjd. To father John Fyler
and his wife Beatrix, ten marks. To sons Thomas, John, and WUliam, ten
marks apiece. To daughters Joan, Alice, Cristina, Joan (sic), and Kathar
ine, 100 shillings apiece. Legacies also to my brother Thomas Filer, sister
Margery, and kinswoman Margery Baker. Residue to wife Agnes. She
and brother Thomas to arrange for the funeral, &c. , and be executors.
Proved before John Berymore, commissary general of the Bishop of Wor
cester, in the parish church of St. Augustine the Less, at Bristol, Oct. 21st,
1425, No record of proof before the Mayor,
215. -AVILLIAM MOILLE, merchant.
1422. March 12th. To be buried in the crypt of St. Nicholas's church
in Bristol. Legacies to the vicar thereof, and the cathedral church of
Worcester. To wife Avice, all jewels, and other necessaries in the house.
Residue of goods, " tam citra mare q'm vltra," to her and kinsman William
Moille, of the town of Ludlow, who are to elispose pro anima, and be
executors. Robert Russell, merchant of Bristol, overseer.
Proved before the ecclesiastical authorities AprU 20th, 1423. No record
of proof before the Mayor.
216.— THOMAS PAPPEWORTHE, burgess.
1424. Aug. 12th. To be buried in the church of the Holy Trinity of
Bristol, in which a fit chaplam was to celebrate for two years at the altar of
St. Thomas the Martyr, and have sixteen marks. To the rector of that
church, for tithes and offerings forgotten, iijs iiijd. Xo Sir John Chivaler,
chaplain, and Thomas Caudell, clerk, iijs iiijd apiece. To the fabric of the
the church of Worcester iijs iiijd_ >' jt'm lego iiij" ad emendao' vestimenf
eocl'ie mee p'och'." Twenty chaplains to attend the funeral rites, and have
vj3 viijd equally divided among them. To wife Julian all household utensils,
jewels. Sec, except armor, clothing, silver girdles, baselards, and daggers.
Other effects to be equally divided into three parts ; the first part pi-o

112 Notes op Bristol Wills.
anima, the second part for wife Julian, ,the third for children John and Joan.
If the said children should die under age, or Joan before marriage, their
legacies were to be divided into two portions ; one for wife Julian, the other
to be disposed of for the welfare of testator's soul, the souls of the said John
and Joan, (Src. To each order of friars at Bristol vs. To the fraternity of St.
John Baptist vjs viijd. Xo son John the best girdle, "cu' om'ibz baslardis
& daggeris meis. " To kinsman Robert, all the armor pertaining to testator's
body. Legacies also to the fraternities of St. Katharine and the Assumption
of the blessed Mary, to Thomas FUour, and his wife Joan, daughter of
testator. Residue of goods " in pijs op'ibz." Wife Julian and John Milton
executors ; to the latter xxs. John Bolton, to whom xxs, overseer. Wit
nessed by the said Sir John Chivaler, Simon Roger, the said Thomas FUour,
and others. Proved before the ecclesiastical authorities Dec. 18th, 1425. No record
of proof before the Mayor. 217.— JAMES COKKES, burgess.
1423. May 21st. To be buried "in medio corp'is eccl'ie b'te Marie de
fforo Bristoll' coram ymagine sc'e Crucis existent' in australi p'te eiusdem
eccl'ie." To the fabric of that church xxvj^ viijd. Xo the rector, for
tithes, &c., xiijs iiijd. Xo the four orders of friars xxs apiece, that they
may attend the mortuary offices, and have testator's soul in remembrance
for a month, and each find one chaplain of their own order to celebrate
eluring that time in the said church. A thousand masses to be celebrated,
with all speed after the day of his death, by divers chaplains, to whom £5.
Twelve poor men to be employed about his burial for a month " ad orand'
cotidie," &c., and receive from the executors meat and drink every day, two
pence, and a hood and go-wn apiece. £10 for the fulfilling of the will, for
the said twelve poor meu, and for keeping the obit in the best manner.
£12 to be distributed among divers poor people, each to have one penny.
£20 to be bestowed upon the paralytic and sick poor within four years next
after testator's death ; namely, 100 shillings yearly, the sum to be laid out
in meat, drink, fuel, and candles ; in the feast of All Saints 20 shillings, in
the feast of the Lord's Nativity 40 shillings, and in the feast of Easter 40
shillings. Unbequeathed jewels, as silver cups, and cups called " masers &
notes hemisaf," &c., to be divided into two equal parts ; one for wife
Margaret, the other for Thomas Fissche, who is to pay the executors two
shillings for every oz. of the better and worse. To Sh John Coterel, chap
lain, vjs viijd yearly, for twenty years, in the feast of Easter, if he should
live so long, that he might pray for testator's soul, and the souls of his
parents, benefactors, &c. To younger son John £20. To elder son John
£20, to free him from his debts, according to the ordering of Thomas Fissche
and John Bolton. To the said Thomas, and his wife Joan, daughter of
testator, after wife Margaret's decease, the great silver cup with cover,
weighing 33 oz. and 3 quarters. To Joan, testator's sister, 100 shillings. To
the fraternity of St. John Baptist of Bristol xxs sterling. Legacies to Sir
Thomas Holme, chaplain, servant Joan Whitman for her marriage, servants
John Batyn and Margaret, Richard Fynche, Hugh Escot, John Bolton, and
the prior of the house of St. James at Bristol. To wife Margaret, a
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Notes op Bristol Wills. 113
convent of St. Augustine of Bristol, on the one part, and the shops held
by John Spyne of the prioress of St. Mary Magdalene, on the other, and
extending from the said street to a certain lane leading ' ' ad fonte' vocat'
Edde welle ; " also a messuage in the same street, situate between the
messuage of the said Thomas Fissche and that of Thomas Seyaell, and
extending from the street to the cemetery of the aforesaid St. Mary's
church ; a messuage and shop iu S^. Mary's street, inhabited by John
Grove, situate between a messuage of the said abbot and convent, on
the east, and one of Dame Joan Brook, relict of Sir Thomas Brook, on the
west ; a messuage in the same street, situate between a messuage of Hugh
Escot, inhabited by the said Hugh, on the one part, and one of testator's
messuages, inhabited by John Bern, brewer, on the other part ; a mes
suage, &c., in the same street, situate between property of the said abbot
and convent, and of Joan Brook, relict of Sir Thomas Brook, late of co.
Somerset ; also a yearly rent due from Thomas Papworthe, burgess of
Bristol, and his wUe Julian, for a messuage in Wynchestrete, situate between
testator's messuage inhabited by Thomas Balle, on the one part, and Towre-
strete on the other ; together with the reversion of that messuage after the
death of the said Thomas and Julian ; and also all that " bassam domu' vocaf
le Stable," held of testator by John Osteler, and situate behind the said
messuage inhabited by Thomas Papworth ; the whole of the aforesaid
property to be held by the said Margaret for her life, on condition of
remaining sole and chaste, taking.no other man as a husband, and also pro
viding a fit chaplain to celebrate daily pro 'anima during her life, in the
parish church of the blessed Mary "de fforo." If she should fail in any
point, the property to pass immediately to younger son John and his lawful
issue ; in default of issue, rem. to the said Thomas Fissche and his wife
Joan, and issue ; in def. , rem. to elder son John Cokkes, and his lawful
issue; in def., to be sold; one half of the money to be delivered to the
Mayor and Commonalty of Bristol for their use, the other for the poor
and works of charity. To wife Margaret, all the state and term in a
messuage, with a shop in front, in Weste Towker strete, between the Law-
eUche on the one part, and testator's shop inhabited by Thomas TaUlour, on
the other ; also in the rent due from Michael Rob'd and his wife Joan for the
same messuage and shop, held by them in virtue of testator's grant for a
term of thirty years beginning in the feast of the Annunciation of B.A'.M.,
9 Henry v. If the said Margaret should die before the expiration of the
term, the said messuage and rent to remain to younger son John, &c. ^ Also
to wife Margaret the state and term in a shop in WestTowkerstrete, situate
between the shop held by the said Michael and Joan, and a tenement of the
prior and convent of Witham, inhabited by the said Thomas TaiUour ; also
the rent due from the said Thomas for the same shop, held of testator "ad
volu'tete';" rem. to younger son John, &c.; also the terra in a messuage in
Wynchestrete, situate between the messuage inhabited by Thomas Papworthe
on the east, and a messuage of the master and brethren of the fratemity of
St. John Baptist of Bristol on the west ; and the rent due from Thomas
BaU and his wife Alice for the messuage held by them of testator for a term
of forty years begmning Oct. 1st, 9 Henry v.; rem. as before. Also to wife
Margaret, a messuage in St. Mary's street, with two shops ; rem. to elder
son John and his lawful issue ; m def., rem. to Thomas Fissche, and his wife

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Joan, dau. of testator, and their lawful issue : in dot., rem. to youiii,'oi- son
John and his lawful issue : hi def., rem. to the Mayor and Commonalty of
Bristol, and the poor, &c Also to tho said JIargarct, for her life, a messuage
and shop hi AA'ynchestrete, situate between the messuage of John Cly\e,
inhabited by John Bolton, on the one pai-t, and a messuage of Thomas Erie,
inhabited by John Draper, on the other. To younger son John, the mes
suage called ' ' le Thorowhowse," with throe sliops, &c. , situate iu St. Mary's
sti-eet, between a stable held by Richai-d Shh-wyu, and a messuage inhabitod
by Robert Haselwell, turner ; also a shop in the High-sticet ' ' in rengia
cocor'," between a little lane as one goes from the same street towards the
church of All Saints, on the one pai-t, and a shop of Sir John b'r.'unptou
Ch'l'r, inhabited by Thomas Dugeon, on the other ; also messuages, &c., in
St. Mary's street, between the messuage of Hugh Escot, on the west, and
that of Bernai-d Brewer, on the east ; and two shops on the bridge of Avon,
between the shop mhabited by Philip Tornour, on the one pai-t, and that of
Henry GUdeney, inhabited by Robert Beverley, on tlie other ; in default of
issue, rem. to the said Thomas Fissche, &c. To elder son John, four shops
in the suburb of Bristol, by the outer gate of Fi-ome, as one goes to the
house of the Fi-iais Minors, lately had by testator of tho gUt and feoihnent
of Thomas Malvern ; also the messuage held by Robert Prowte in " le
Brodemede " between a messuage of the said Thoinas Fissche, on the west,
and Thomas AVellyngton's garden, on the east ; a shop iii the same pai-t,
betv\een the messuage of the said Thoinas Fissche, on the oast, and tlio shop
of the said Thomas AVellyngton, on the west ; and the rent due from John
Budde and his wife Joan for a messuage in Mersschestiete, between the said
Thomas Fissche's shop, on the west, and ^^ hat was lately the messuage of
Adam luhyne, on the east ; the said messuage being held of testator by tho
said John and Joan Buddc for a teim of twenty years from the feast of St.
Michael Archangel, 7 Henry v.; together with the reversion of the said
property. If elder son John should die s.p., rem. to younger son John anel
his lawful posterity ; in def. , rem. to the said Thomas Fissche, &c. Residue
of goods to wife Margaret. She, Richaril Fynche, younger son John Cokkes,
and Hugh Escot, executors. The said Thomas Fissche and John Bolton
overseers. Proved before Jolm Clyve, Mayor, and Robert Colvilc, Sheriff, on
Monday next before the feast of St. Matthew Apostle and Evangelist, 5
Henry vi. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
218.— JOHN AILLEWARD, burgess.
1427. Mai-ch 26th. To be buried "in campaniU eccric sc'e AA'orburge " at
Bristol, to the fabric of which church, for the breaking of the ground, xx*.
To the fabric of the cathedral church of Worcester iijs iiijd_ Xo the frater
nity of St. John Baptist of Bristol, xxs. Legacies also to the Friai-s
Preaohers, Minors, and Cainielitcs at Bristol, the fabric of the church of St.
Leonard there, kinsman AA'alter Was, and Sir Richaid Fraunceys. To wUe
Emmot, for her lite, a tenement iu Oldccorn strete, situate between what
was lately the tenement of AA'Uliam AVai-mystre, inhabited by AA'Uliam
Marcus, and Jolm Kerdif's tenement, and extending from the said street to
ft garden of the lord of Burnell ; remainder to Agnes daughter of testator's

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son William Aylleward, and her lawful issue ; in dot., rem. to apprentice
Richard Blake and his hehs and assigns. Testator's wife to have the
residue of his effects, and maintain an honest chaplain of good report to
celebrate pro anima for three years. She and Richard Blake executors.
John Grissche overseer.
Proved before Thomas Morclon, clerk, commissary general of the Bishop
of Worcester, in the parish church of St. John of Bristol, Aug. 26th, 1427 ;
afterwards before the Mayor and Sheriff.
219.— THOMAS YONGE, burgess.
1426. Friday, March 14th. To be buried in the church of St. Thomas
the Martyr at Bristol, before the altar of St. Nicholas. A chaplain of good
and honest conversation to celebrate therein pro anima for one year after
testator's decease, and be paid cvjs. viijd. Legacies to the high altar, every
chaplain, and the two clerks of that church ; each order of mendicant friars
in Bristol, and the poor of the almshouse in " le langrewe". To wife Joan,
a messuage in Templestrete, between a tenement of Thomas Blount and
what was lately the tenement of John Droys ; a tenement in the suburb
"in vico flfuUonu'," between what was lately the tenement of John Prishton
of Coventry, on the one part, and that of Nicholas Devenyssch, on the
other ; four messuages in Templestrete, between property of Thomas Norton
and Richard DoUyng ; a shop at the south end of the bridge of Avon,
situate between what was lately the property of John Droys and William
Colyns of co. Gloucester ; the rents and services clue from John Brewere and
John Forde, dyer, for two messuages, situate conjointly "in vico flFullonum"
between what was lately a tenement of John Droys and the tenement of
Reginald Jacob of Dorchester ; with the reversion of the said two messuages :
remainder to son Thomas Yonge and his lawful issue; in def., rem. to son
John Yonge and his lawful issue ; in def., rem. to daughter Alice Yonge and
her lawful issue. Also to wife Joan, a shop at Bristol "in alto vico,"
situate between a shop belonging to the chantry of Walter Frampton,
formerly burgess of Bristol, and one belonging to the chantry of Evorard le
ffrenssch, formerly burgess ; a messuage in the market, situate between a
tenement belonging to the parish church of St. Philip of Bristol and what
was lately the tenement of William Frome ; six shops in the said market,
situate between property of Mark William and the shops lately held by
Martin Bowcher ; a garden in the same part, lying between a garden of the
prior of St. James in Bristol and what was lately the garden of John Bar-
staple ; a messuage in Baldewynstrete, situate between what was formerly
the property of Richard Peawtrer and Henry Frampton ; a yearly rent of
three shillhigs of silver and one pound of pepper, due from a tenement on
the Back of Avon, situate between what were formerly tenements of
Thomas Coventre and Robert atte Walle, which tenement was lately held by
John Clyfford ; the rent due from a tenement in the same part, situate
between what was lately the tenement of the said John Clyfford and the
common wall of the town, which tenement Elizabeth atte Walle lately held ;
a yearly rent of two shUlings of silver, due from a tenement "in vico sc'i
Nich'i, " situate between what was formerly the tenement of John Cleof
and a void place near what was formerly the tenement of Richard Tylly ; a
yearly rent due fiom a tenement in the same street lately held by John
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116 Notes of Brlstol Wills.
Cobyndon, anel situate by the tenement of Henry Honefield ; a yearly rent
from the void place lying between what were formerly the tenements of
Henry Honefield and Richard Tylly, in the same street ; and a yearly rent
from a place (placea) which was formerly Robert Holhursf s, in the same
street : remainder to son John and his lawful issue ; in def., rem. to son
Thomas and his lawful issue ; in def., rem. to daughter Alice and her law
ful issue. Residue of goods to be divided into three parts ; one p7-o anima,
another for testator's wife, the third to be parted between his said three
children. His wUe and son Thomas executors.
Proved before John Nuton, Mayor, and John Sherp, Sheriff, on Friday
next after the feast of St. Hilary Pope, 6 Henry vi. Previously proved
before the ecclesiastical authorities.
220.— THOMAS BEAVFLOUR.
1426. Sept. IStli. Testator describes himself as " compos mentis mee
timens mortis p'icl'm michi imminere," and desires to be buried in the
church of St. Stephen, opposite the altar of St. Katharine. To the mother
church ijs. To the high altar of my parish church " p' decimis meis
negligent' decimat ' " xK Legacies to Sir John, parish chaplain. Sir John
Herford, Sh John Cadican, and each other priest (p'sbif o) of that church
attending the mortuary offices ; to Edmund the clerk, and John the sutfragau
of the church ; to my sister ; to John Crede, kinswoman Isabel, servants
John Cole, Joan Rederisse, and Alice, William Pavy and his wife Joan,
testator's daughter. To son John, 100 marks "sub hac condicione q'd bn'
& honeste h'eat se & q'd sit sub gub'nac'oe & regimine matris sue & AA'Ul'i
Pavy ;" which sum is to remain to wife Agnes, if John should depart first.
A fit chaplam to celebrate for the soul of testator, &c., in St. Stephen's
church, and have xxiiiji'. To Sir Robert Londe (or Loude), Scolemaistre,
vjs. viijd, Xo the fabric of the church xiijs. iiijd. -Wife Agnes to have the
thud part of the effects, &c. , and be co-executor with son John. WilUam
Pavy overseer.
Note of proof before the ecclesiastical authorities dated Oct. 8th, 1426.
No record of proof before the Mayor.
This will is also registered at Somerset House, Lvffenam, 7, where it is
said to have been made Sept. 8th, and proved Oct. 9th, 142G.
221.— DAVID RUDDOK, burgess.
1426. Nov. 16th. To be buried in the chapel of St. Thomas the
Martyr of Bristol, to the vicar of which, for tithes, xxs. Testator's effects,
wheresoever found, to be divided into three parts ; one for needy people, &c. ,
the second for wife Isabel, the third to be equally divided among his children,
John, Thomas, WiUiam, and Isabel. If all these should die, the suid third pai-t
to be divided equally ; one portion pro anima, the other for wife Isabel,
who is also to have all household utensils, except jewels of sUver, cups,
spoons, &.C., which are to be divided into three equal parts, as expressed
above. The said Isabel to have the keeping of all the chUdren during their
minority, finding due security before the Mayor of Bristol, according to the
custom of the town. Of the thiid portion of goods, 100 shiUings for the

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fabric of the chapel aforesaid. Residue " p ' ai'a mea in pica vsus.'' Wife
Isabel and son John executors. Edmund Broun and John YheveU over
seers, to whom 20 shillings apiece.
Proved before John Bernard, bachelor in laws, commissary general of
the Bishop of Bath and WeUs, Jan. 14tb, 1426, No record of proof before
the Mayor. 222.— JOHN CLYVE, burgess.
1430, Jan. 3rd. To be buried in the chapel next the chancel of the
church of the Holy Trinity in Bristol. To the mother church of Worcester
vjs. viijd. Xo the said church of the Holy Trinity vjs. vUjd, and testator's
best missal. A missal also to the church of St. John. To wife Isabel, and
Thomas Clyve, 'otherwise called Thomas Berkeley, a messuage in Bradstrete,
situate between the tenement of John Berdon and that of Richard Cheddre
esquire, and extending from the said street to the lane called Towreatrete ;
also two tenements in Knyfsmythstrete, between the shop held of testator by
Thomas Lombard and what was formerly Nicholas Wareyn's tenement, which
tenements- are inhabited by John Parys and Bartholomew Pytte, "vestment-
maker." Also to the same Isabel and Thomas, all the lands and tenements
lately acquired by the grant and feoffment of John Stephenes, late burgess
of Bristol, and formerly an executor of the will of John Castell, late burgess
of the same town ; lands and tenements in the parish of the Holy Trinity,
namely, in the street called Py they , and in Wynchstrete ; a messuage in the
street of the blessed Mary " de fforo," inhabited by William Moret ; a
messuage in the street of St. Nicholas, inhabited by the vicar of St. Leonard's
of Bristol, and situate between what was lately the tenement of AVilliam
Berdon and a tenement of the prior of the blessed Mary of Witham of the
Carthusian order ; a tenement in the town of Bristol, in Fuysterlane,
inhabited by John Ryngeston "hosteler"; four shops with gardens adjoin
ing in Brodemede, between what was lately a tenement of John Prowte and
the garden of AVilliam AVorcestre ; five shops with gardens in Worschup-
fulstrete ; a garden lying ¦ in Irysschmede, by the house of the Friars
Preachers of Bristol, between what was lately Walter Wynter's land
and the garden of Mark William, which garden WiUiam Moret holds ;
the rents and services due from Thomas Lombard, shoemaker, for a shop,
with the solar above it, in Knyfsmythstrete, between testator's tenement,
lately inhabited by AA'alter Baker, and Frome gate ; the rents and services
due from John Spaldyng and his wife Isabel for property in the same street,
situate between testator's tenements inhabited by John Paryce and Bartholo
mew Vestmentmaker, with the reversion after the death of the tenants ;
the rents and services due from John Gegge and Thomasine his wife for a
tenement with adjoining shops, &c., in a lane as one goes from Merstret
"versus Kayam ville," situate between what were lately the shops of
Thomas Knapp and the tenement lately inhabited by John Saundres ; the
rents and services clue from Margery late wife of John Prowte " whyttower,"
and her son William, for a tenement with two shops, &c., in Brodemede,
situate between tenements of AVilliam AVorcestre, the elder, on either side ;
the rents and services due from Joan Barette for a messuage with four shops
and garden in Lewynsmede, situate between a tenement of John Frampton
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118 Notes of Bristol Wills.
Redeolyfstrete, situate between what was formerly the shop of John Bath
and the shop which William Devyas formerly held, which property testator
had bought of SibU Moys, relict and executrix of Alexander Moys, late burgess
of Bristol ; and aU interest in the tenement and adjoining lands, meadows,
and pastures in Shernehampton, co. Gloucester, situate between a tenement
of the Bishop of AVorcester, on the one part, and a tenement of John Nuton,
on the other. To Geoffrey John of Bristol, draper, and his wife Margaret,
all testator's state in a tenement in Bradstrete, situate between his own
dwelling house and a tenement of the fraternity of St. John Baptist.
Provision to be made for a fit chaplain to celebrate for twelve years in the
chapel next the chancel of the Holy Trmity of Bristol for testator's soul,
and the souls of his parents, &c. To the aforesaid Isabel and Thomas Clyve,
otherwise called Thomas Berkeley, all the lands, tenements, rents, &c., in
the town and suburb of Bristol "apud lez Barrez," bought of Walter
Wynter, fomierly burgess of the town. Residue of goods, after the full
payment of debts and funeral expenses, to be employed pro anima by Thomas
Clyve, otherwise called Thomas Berkeley ; but he and wife Isabel to have
the use of the said goods during her life. These two, and Sir Thomas
Marchall, vicar of All Saints', to be executors. In witness whereof I have
put my seal to this my testament. And because my seal is unknown to
most people, I have caused the seal of the dean of the deanery (decanatus)
of the town of Bristol to be put to the presents. In the presence of Sir
Richard Gierke, rector of the parish church of St. John, Master John Fitz
waryn, rector of the parish church of the Holy Trinity of Bristol, Nicholas
Excestre, Thomas Hallewey, John Twyneho, and Thomas Market.
Proved before John Leycestre, Mayor, and Hugh Withiford, Sheriff, on
Friday in the morrow of the Conversion of St. Paul, 9 Henry vi. Pre
viously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
223. -JOHN COKKYNG, burgess.
1430. Dec. 14th. Testator describes himself as of the parish of St.
Nicholas of Bristol, in the diocese of Worcester, and desires to be buried in
the parish church of St. Mary of Redcliff, "sub lapid' ib'm in qua (sic)
nomen men' ac nomen Alicie nup' vx'is nice sunt suprasoripf ." To the
mother church of Worcester xxd. Xo every chaplain of St. Nicholas's church
attending all the funeral rites ijd. To wife Felicia, a state and term in a
tenement and adjoining curtilage in Redeclevestrete, situate between a
tenement of the master and brethren of tho hospital of St. John Baptist,
held by Richard Brokworth, on the one part, and a tenement of the abbot
and convent of St. Augustine of Bristol, on the other, and extending from
the King's way towards the Avon ; a state in two tenements in the street
called Redeclyf pitte, between a tenement of the master and brethren of
the said hospital of St. John Baptist, inhabited by Richard Noreys, on the
one part, and the tenement lately held by John Tylar of the said master
and brethren, on the other, and extending from the street to a tenement of
the said master and brethren, lately inhabited by John Swalledale ; a state
and term in a garden, with dovehouse built therein, by the cemetery of the
blessed Mary of Redcliff, situate between the garden of the said master and
brethren, on the one part, and what was lately a garden of Sir Thoinas Brook
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held ; a state imd term in a croft upon Redcliff hill, by the high way lead
ing towards "Trevell Mille," between the garden of the relict of AA'alter
Newcombe, and what was lately Gilbert Brampton's, one ridge (capud)
of the said croft extending beyond the land of the master of St. Katharine
the Virgin by Bristol ; a state and term in a tenement inhabited by Thoinas
Webbe in AA'orschipstrete, situate between a tenement of the said master
and brethren of the hospital of St. John Baptist and a tenement of the Com
monalty of the town of Bristol, and extending from the King's way in front
to the Avon behind ; a state and term in a tenement in St. Mary's street,
lately inhabited by AA'Uliam Canon, between property held by Thomas Halle
wey and the (late) shops of AA'illiam Frome, and extending from the street
to what was lately a messuage of John Stoke ; a state and term in three
shops with a solar inhabited by John Kyppok, smith, in " seint Marie
strete," situate between the tenement lately inhabited by John TaiUour and
that which John Wyse lately inhabited, and extending from the King's
way to the land " de Kalenders ;" and a state in the shop lately inhabited
by WiUiam Worcestre in Bradstrete, situate between what was lately the
tenement of William Plomer (sic), relict of Hugh Plomer, and the late
dwelling house of Robert Bowyer, and extending from the street to the
tenement lately inhabited by John Spyne : all this property to be held of the
chief lords, &c., by the said Felicia and her assigns. Also to her, two
messuages in Mersschstrete, situate between a tenement of Nicholas
Excestre, on the south, and what was lately a tenement of Agnes who was
wife of Henry Vyell, on the north, and extending from the street to the
common wall of the town. Residue of goods to the said Felicia and son John,
She to be executrix. John Eyre and John atte AA'odde overseers.
Proved before John Skeffyngton, clerk, commissary general of the
Bishop of Worcester, Jan. 30th, 1430 ; afterwards before the Mayor.
It is recorded in the registers which were kept by the Priors of Wor
cester "sede vacante," foUo 259, that Master John Skeffyngton and another
deputy were employed by the Prior, in the year J 433, to make a visitation
at Bristol. On Sunday, Oct. 25th, they were with the Abbot of St.
Augustine at dinner (in prand'). On the next day, before dinner, they
visited the monastery, and, after dinner, the Master of St. Mark and his
brethren. On Tuesday, Oct. 27th, before dinner, they visited the clergy
and people of the deanery in the church of St. Augustine, and, after dinner,
the Prior of St. James, and the Dean and chapter of Westbury,
224.— HENRY GILDENEY, burgess,
1430. Dec. 13th. To be buried in the chancel of the crypt of St.
Nicholas's church at Bristol, in which church a fit chaplain is to celebrate
for seven years, and pray, first for testator's soul, and the souls of Thomas
and John, and afterwards especially for his soul, and the souls of his late
wives Joan and Joan. Legacies to the vicar of that church. Sir John How-
legge the chaplain, and every other chaplain celebrating therein ; to the
mother church of AVorcester, Sir Thomas Hallewey and Su- Henry Hars-
feld, chaplains, another Thomas HaUewey, Thomas Wyke of Staunton
Drewe, WUliam Pytte, John Vyell, John Gyles, Richard Morgan, clerk,
the chapel of the blessed Mary on the bridge of Avon, John Assch, son of

1-20 Notes of Bristol AVills.
Agnes Assch, Alexander Potekary, for his good service and painstaking,
John Basset, whose legacy included a baselard with an ivory haft garnished
with sUver ; to servants .John Harry, Richard, Agnes TaUlour, Margery,
and Elen. To the abbot and convent of St. Augustine of Bristol, testator's
pension (pensionem) yet remaining unpaid, " vt ip'i sp'ialiter orent p' ai'a
mea." Two shillings sterling to be distributed every week for two years
among the bedridden and other very needy people, that they also may pray.
To the chaplain appointed to celebrate for seven years, £18 of the sum of
£52 due to testator from Andrew Parle, burgess of Bristol ; the remaining
£34 to be paid to wife Margaret, and employed pro anima. To the said
Margaret, for her life, the rents and services due from John Sherp and Joan
his mother, executors of the will of John Sherp, late burgess of Bristol, for
a messuage inhabited by the said John and Joan in Oldecornstrete ; also the
shop annexed to the said messuage in the same street, and lately inhabited
by William Baret ; the reversion to be sold within three years after the
death of testator, and the money employed "in pios vsus." Richard
Newton, "Recordator ville," to have the said reversion, if desirous, for
twenty marks less than any one else might offer ; if not, Thomas AVyke
might have it, and give £10 less. The reversion of all lands, tenements, &c.,
in the town and suburb of Bristol, granted to wife Margaret for her life , to
be sold within three years after testator's death, and of the money raised,
100 shiUings to the fabric of the church of the blessed Mary of Redcliff,
100 shillings to the Carmelite Friars of Bristol, £3 to each of the four
executors, Richard Nuton, Robert Russell, William Pytte, and Thomas
Wyke, and £3 to the aforesaid Thomas Hallewey ; the residue of the said
money to the poor, &c. To^ kinswoman Agnes Roper, for her life, a tene
ment in the suburb in Redeclyvepytte, situate between Ralph Chaloner's
tenement and testator's shop inhabited by Joan Shop, widow ; the reversion to
be disposed of for pious uses. Testator, having granted to Robert Russell and
Thomas Hallewey, "burgens' ville," a yearly rent from property called " le
Wildehows " in King's Berton by Bristol, co. Gloucester, acquired by a fine
thereof levied in the court of Humphrey Duke of Gloucester, before Richard
Nuton, steward of the court, and John Cuffe and John Cokkes, suitors, now
wills that the said Robert and Thomas shall grant to the aforesaid John Harry
that rent for his life, and afterwards dispose of it " in pios vsus.'' Also,
having granted to Richard Nuton and Thoinas Hallewey, lands and tenements
in Botelleres AA'anstre, co. Somerset, lately acquired by the grant of John
Hawkyns of Estwanstre, in the same county, now wills that the same John
Harry should have this property for his life ; the reversion to be religiously
disposed of. To the executors before named, and wife Margaret, a tenement
inhabited by Emmot Beverley, widow, on the bridge of Avon, situate between
the tenement inhabited by Isabel Bolo (Bole ?), widow, anij the one inhabited
by John Shyryngton, mercer ; that they, or their assigns or executors,
within half a year immediately after testator's death, should make John Byre,
John Loveney, Philip Guyen, AVilliam Lucas, John Cokkes, and Richard
Bedstone, burgesses of Bristol, feoffees of the aforesaid tenement, to be held
by the said six persons, their heirs and .assigns, of the chief lords for ever,
on condition of their finding yearly, from the feast of Easter until that of
the Lord's Ascension, a certain taper, called the great Paschal, burning in
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obtaining and approved in that church, without any other money payment
or consideration ; the vicar of the said church, or the parish chaplain, to
rehearse publicly in " le pulpite," before all the people, this present legacy,
yearly in the day and feast of Easter, that they may especially pray at that
time for testator's soul : his obit also, and that of his former wives Joan
and Alice (sic), to be kept every year on Tuesday in the week of Easter ;
the -vicar of the said church to be paid sixpence, each of the chaplains
four pence, and the water-bearer, for bell-tolling, eight pence ; the town-
crier of Bristol also to have four pence, if he will go round all the town and
suburb, and proclaim the obit. To the parish church of Wanstre, co.
Somerset, xs. of the sum of thirty shillings owing to testator by Thomas
TaiUour, so that a cow may be bought, and with the profit thereof testator's
obit kept there ; the said legacy to be publicly rehearsed every year in the pul
pit of that church before the parishioners, that they may especially pray, &c.
To the parson of Wanstre vjs. viijd, and to WilUam Seggel, of that parish,
xld, out of the residue of the said thirty shUlings. Residue of goods to be
disposed of pro anima by wife Margaret. She, Richard Nuton, Robert
Russell, WiUiam Pytte, Thomas AA'yke, and John Lucas, clerk, to be
executors. Thomas HaUewey, overseer.
Proved before John Leycestre, Mayor, .and Hugh Withiford, Sheriff, on
Wednesday next before the feast of the Exaltation of the holy Cross, 10
Henry vi. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
The wUl of Margaret, relict of Henry GUdeney, late burgess of Bristol,
was made Jan. 8th, 1430. To be buried in the crypt of St. Nicholas's
church at Bristol. Legacies to the vicar, and the fabric of that church,
in which a chaplain was to celebrate for four years ; to her sister Elizabeth
Basset, and John son of AVilliam Basset. Her brother William Basset to
have the residue, and be co-executor with AA'illiam Pute, merchant of
Bristol. Proved Jan. 28th, 1430. Registered at Somerset House, Luffenam,
15. PhUip Guyen, who is named in the will of Henry GUdeney, may
probably have been the Philip Geen, or Gy won , otherwise Smyth, whose will
is registered in the Library at Lambeth, Stafford, 129. It was made Feb.
7th, 1438, and proved Oct. 20th, 1445. He desired to be buried in St.
Nicholas's crypt at Bristol, and left legacies to the vicar of that church,
daughter Elena, Worcester cathedral, Alice and John Stephen. Stephen
ap Griffith, and his wife Emmot, executors.
225.— NICHOLAS EXCESTRE, burgess.
1434. Sept. 16th. To be buried in the crypt of the parish church of
St. John Baptist of Bristol, to the fabric of which, for tithes, vjs. viijd,
and a wine vessel of silver and gilt. Legacies also to Sir Nicholas, and Sir
William, chaplains there, the parish clerk, and Sir Denis, the parish chaplain ;
to the mother church of Worcester, and each order of mendicant friars at
Bristol. To son Mark Excestre, and Thomas AVesterley and Thomas Pavy,
merchants of Bristol, a hall and five adjoining shops in the suburb, out
side Frome gate, between the said gate, on the one part, and a certain
common slip (slipam), on the other ; also two shops in Fysschernelane,
between a shop of the abbot of Tintern and one which was formerly Robert

122 Notes op Brlstol Wills.
Gardyner's, now John Shipward's ; and a yearly rent from a tenement in
habited by Alice Tyler, widow, which was lately Yvo Floyfs, now John
HaUe's of Redelond, situate in Brodemede, between property of the said
John Halle and Thomas Griffyth ; all this to be held for ten years by the
said three, who are therewith to find and support a fit chaplain to cele
brate pro anima during that time in the said church of St. John, at the
altar of St. Nicholas. To WUliam Wonder and John Frensche, procurators
of the said church, a state and term in property situate in Lewyns
mede, between the tenements of Richard Forster and John AVhyte, barber ;
the said procurators and their successors to contribute therewith to the
support of the chaplain. To wife Joan, housshold vessels, a silver cup
standing on three feet, with cover, *c. ; also a yearly rent issuing from
a corner shop in Templestrete, situate between what was lately the tene
ment of Richard Jolyff and the street called Langrewe, and extending from
the street to Lawdiche ; also a tenement in Bradstrete called ' ' AA'ryngtons-
tenement," situate between testator's tenement held by Thomas AA'esterley
and a tenement of the abbot of Malmesbury ; property in Gropelane,
between John Sherp's tenement and what were lately the shops of John
Arthur of Clopton ; a hall and fourteen shops opposite St. Peter's place,
situate between the shops of our lady the Queen, which Simon Olyver
lately caused to be built anew, and the lane called " Stretedefence," and
extending from the said place to the late shop of William Warmystre,
weaver, now Richard Halle's ; a shop on the Key, opposite the pipe called
the Key pipe, between some shops of Lucy Steplienes and one of Walter
Estcote ; another shop on the Key " subtus le pentys," between and under
a tenement of the aforesaid John Sharp and what were lately the shops of
Mark AA'illiam, and under these shops ; and another in Fysschernelane,
between what was lately the shop of John Harrewell and the shop of tlie
abbot of Tintern : this property to be held by the said Joan for her life.
To servant Margaret Lely, 40 shillings ; also for her life, two shops in
Gropelane, between property of John Twyneho and the abbot of Kingswood.
To the aforesaid Thomas AVesterley and his wife Margaret, testator's
daughter, and their heirs and assigns, a tenement in Bradstrete, with a shop
in front, situate between the tenement bequeathed to wife Joan and testator's
tenement inhabited by the aforesaid AVilliam Wonder, and extending from
the street to St. John's lane ; also a garden and close annexed thereto in the
suburb, "iux' lez Barrez," between the little lane "in qua iacet Seint
Marie AA'ell " and the common gutter by the wall of the Friars Preachers'
orcliard, on the one part, and the late close of AA'illiam Cary, now John
Bolton's, on the other, and extending from the King's way to the Frome ; a
barn and close adjoining in the Redelond, situate between a little lane ex
tendmg to one of testator's closes and Lucy Draycote's close, on the one part,
and a tenement of the prior of St. James, on the other ; a small close in the
same part, situate between what was formerly John Stoke's close and that
of Lucy Draycote, and extending in width between what was lately John
Burbaohe's land and the close of the prior of St. James ; a close in the
suburb, situate between the close of AVilliam Arch of Bedmynstre and
that of the said prior ; also the reversion of the aforesaid rent in Temple
strete, when it shall fall after the decease of testator's wife ; and the rent in
Brodemede, after the terra of ten years. To the aforesaid Thomas Pavy

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and his wife Alice, testator's daughter, and theh heirs and assigns, a tene
ment in Bradstrete, between the tenement bequeathed to Thomas Westerley
and Margaret his wife and the shop and tenement of John Twyneho ; also a
comer shop in Horstrete, situate between the lane leading to St. Michael's
hill, on the one part, and the late shop of Robert Russell, on the other, and
extending from the street to what was lately the garden of the said Robert.
The tenement called " Wryngtonstenement," immediately after the death of
wife Joan, and the aforesaid two shops in Fysschernelane, after the term of
ten years, to remain to the said Thomas and Alice Pavy, and their heirs and
assigns for ever. To son Mark Excestre, a corner tenement with shop, &c. ,
in Gropelane, situate between the land of John Nuton, on the one part, and
the shops of the lord of Bumell, held of the said lord by Joan Graunt, on
the other, and extending from the King's way to the common wall of the
town of Bristol ; also to him and his heirs, a tenement and adjoining garden
in the same street, situate between a lane where one goes towards " Love-
yhate," on the one part, and the late shops of Mark William, on the other,
and extending from the little lane to the common wall of the town ; and
the six shops in Gropelane, after the decease of testator's wife, and also
those two in the same street, bequeathed above to Margaret Lely, im
mediately after the said Margaret's decease, and the property outside Frome
gate, bequeathed, for ten years, to Thomas Westerley, Thomas Pavy, and
Mark. To son Thomas Excestre, and his heirs, a corner tenement on St.
Michael's hiU, between the lane leading towards St. Michael's church, on
the one part, and John Nuton's shops, on the other ; also the rents and
services due from WUliam Hukeford, mason, for a tenement and garden in
Mersschstrete, situate between what were formerly the shops of William
AVarmystre and the tenement of John Kenne of Wroxhale, which tenement
the said William Hukeford holds of testator for a term of years ; and the
reversion of the same. To son William Excestre, and his heirs, a tenement
in Knyfsmythstrete, situate between a tenement belonging to the chantry
of St. Laurence of Bristol and the entrance of a tenement of the master of
the house of St. Mark. To the aforesaid Thomas Westerley, Thomas Pavy,
and Mark, the rents and services due from John Strete and Joan his wife,
and Thomas their son, for a tenement held of testator by them for their life,
situate on the Back of Avon, between a former tenement of Thomas Beaw-
pyne and one of Sir Thomas Brook knt., and extending from the King's way
to the entrance of what was lately Richard Spysour's tenement in Baldewyn
strete ; the said three persons to hold these rents and services, and the
reversion, after the death of the said John, Joan, and Thomas, and dispose
therewith pro anima; rem., after a term of ten years, to Thomas and
Margaret Westerley, and their heirs. To son AA'iUiam Excestre, and his
heirs, those two shops on the Key, after the decease of wife Joan. To son
John, testator's best missal, a cup called bolle pece, &c. To son Thomas, a
gilt spicedish, a girdle garnished with nettle leaves, &c. To son Mark, a
silver cup with a star in the middle, &c. Silver cups also to Thomas and
Margaret Westerley, Thomas and Alice Pavy, and testator's son AViUiam.
Residue to be distributed pro anima. Thoinas Westerley, Thomas Pavy,
Mark Excestre, and Thomas Excestre, executors. Witnessed by Sir Nicho
las AVonsy, chaplain, Thomas Caudell, clerk, William Tyrry, Johu Copper,
clerk William More the writer, and others.

124 Notes of Bristol Will-..
Proved before Thomas Hallewey, Mayor, and Thomas Fissche, Sheriff,
on Wednesday next before the feast of St. Martm Bishop "in yeme," 13
Henry vi. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
226.^70HN FISSCHER, merchant and burgess.
1434. Friday next after the feast of St. Kalixtus Pope. To be buried
in the parish church of St. Werburgh of Bristol, in which a chaplain is to
celebrate for ten years for testator's soul, and the souls of his parents, and
wives Joan and AUce, John Seymour, AA'alter Seymour, and Margaret his
wife, WUUam FolkyshuU, Master Richard Bruton, and Sir John Frampton,
receiving yearly the sum of eight marks. Twenty shillings for his burial in
that church. Legacies to the rector, the clerk, and every priest there, and
all other priests and clerks attending the funeral rites ; to the mother church
of Worcester, the Carmelite Friars of the blessed Mary, the Minors,
Preachers, and Augustinians by Temple gate, the sisters of St. Mary Mag
dalene, the poor of St. Laurence outside ' ' lafford " gate, those of the Holy
Trinity "in diet' porta," and of the house of St. John "de la Redeclyue
pytte," the prisoners at Monkebrigge, kinsman and servant JohnDiar, kins
man AA'illiam Tonbrigge, kinswoman Alice, who is daughter of John Cokkes
of Luttelton, servants Thomas AVytham, Margaret, and Cristina Sixty
shillhigs' worth of bread to the poor "in die obif mei." To kinsman
WiUiam Drivare of Luttelton xls. Xo Alice Dryvare, daughter of AA'iUiam
Drivare vj''. xiijs. iiijd^ also a silver cup with cover, price xls, a maser, price
xx"*, and six silver spoons, price xiijs. iiijd_ Xo Joan Merbury (?), daughter of
Joan Folkeshull, and her heirs, two tenements in the street of St. Nicholas
at Bristol, situate between a certain " introitus " of the prior and convent of
Maydenbradley, formerly mhabited by John Fnyster, on the cast, and one
which was formerly inhabited by John AUmer, on the west, and extending
from the street to the land of the said prior and convent. To wife Joan, for
her Ufe, testator's dwelling house and shops in Smalstrete ; the reversion to
be disposed of pro anima. To Sir Richard Luttelton, canon and prior of
the monastery of St. Augustine of Bristol, x". He, wife Joan, and Thomas
Passwer, executors.
Proved before the Mayor and Sheriff, on Friday next after the feast of
the Conception of B.V.M., 13 Henry vi. No record of proof before the
ecclesiastical authorities.
The episcopal registers at Worcester state that Richard Litulton, in
company with other canons of St. Augustine's of Bristol, was ordamed a
religious priest in AA'orcester cathedral, May 27th, 1396.
227.— EDMUND BIERDEN.
143.1. Aug. 18th. Testator describes himself as of Bristol, and desires
to be buried in the cemetery of holy Cross Temple there, near his brother.
For funeral expenses vj". xiij^ iiijd. Xo the high altai- of that church, for
tithes and offerings forgotten, vjs. viijd. Legacies also to every chaplaiu,
and the two clerks thereof, each order of friars, the poor and leprous at St.
Laurence's outside "lafford " gate by Bristol, the poor of the late shops of
Elias SpeUy iu Berelane, the poor inmates of the hospital of St. John
Baptist, of the almshouses in Langrewe and Templestrete, of Brightseowe (?),

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and St. Bartholomew, the prisoners at Monkebrigge, the nuns of the blessed
Magdalene at Bristol, AA'illiam Rook, "ffirmar' meo in Com' Herford," and
his wife Katharine, each of testator's godchildren, and AA'iUiam Sevyer of
Bristol, weaver, sou of Robert Sevyer. To Agnes Bierden, late the wife of
my brother William Bierden of Bristol, the tenement inhabited by her in
Temple-street, situate between a messuage of Thomas Blount, on the one
part, and the messuage of Isabel Droys, inhabited by William Delyn,
weaver,. on the other, and extending from the said street to the street of St.
Thomas ; also tenements, Ac, in the same street, situate between what
were formerly the messuages of Hugh Carleton and Henry AA'yvescombe, and
extending from the street to the Lawediche ; a yearly rent from property in
the same street, situate between shops belonging to the church of Holy Cross
Temple, on the one part, and the late messuage of John Barstaple, on the
other ; a tenement, &c., in RedecUfstrete, situate between what were lately
the messuages of John Newton and Sir Thomas Brook knt. , and extending
from the street to St. Thomas's cemetery ; a tenement in the same street,
situate between John Blekker's messuage and what was lately the messuage
of Master Simon Uphulle, and extending from the street to the river Avon ;
the rent issuing from a messuage and laud ' ' in vico vocaf Redeclyuepy tte
exoppo'ito Hospital' sc'i Joh'is ib'm," situate between the late messuage of
Master Simon Uphull and a messuage of the said hospital, and extending
from the street to a messuage of St. Katharine's by Bristol ; and a tenement
in Pylestrete, situate between a messuage belonging to St. Mary of Red
cliff and what was lately Thomas Knap's tenement, and extending from the
street "ad le Brodediche vUle Bristoll';" all this property to be held by the
said Agnes, for her lite, of the chief lords ; rem. to John Fitelton of co.
Somerset, and his wife Alice, and their lawful issue ; in default of such
issue, to be disposed of "in pios vsus p' salute ai'e mee," &c. To the said
John and Alice, sUver vessels, one of them called a spicedish ; also to them,
and their lawful issue, a tenement in Knyfsmythstrete, situate between a
messuage of the prior of the Kalendaries and one of Clement Bagot, and
extending from the King's way to the said Clement's messuage ; property in
the same street, situate between what was lately the messuage of Sir Thomas
Brook knt. and the dwelling house of WUliam More, scrivener, and extend
ing from the street to a messuage of the master of St. Mark of ByUeswyk ;
a tenement in Horstrete, otherwise called Fromebriggestrete, situate between
the messuage of Mark AA'Uliam, inhabited by Richaid Ridere " Bokebynd-
ere," on the one part, and what was formerly the messuage of Stephen
Comyn, on the other, and extending from the said street to the river Frome ;
a tenement situate between St. Laurence's church and St. Giles's gate, and
extending from the street leading from Knyfsmythstrete "ad Keyam "
to Conglane ; a tenement on the Key, situate between the dwelling house of
Alan Chaundeler and a messuage of the prior of Bath, and extending from
the street to the lane called " Bastewalles ;" a tenement in St. Nicholas's
street, between the dwelling house of AValter Power, merchant, and the
late messuage of John Clyve ; and three shops in Bradstrete, situate between
a messuage of the said John Clyve, on the one part, and the late messuage
of Thomas Knap, inhabited by AA'illiam Chiltenham, barber, on the other,
and extending from the street to what was lately the property of John
Richardes ; this property to be religiously disposed of, if the said John and

126 Notes of Brlstol Wills.
Alice should die s.p. "Jfm lego noui (sic) op'e canccUc ccc'ie b'te ilaric
de Redeclyue Cs." To Sir Richard Janys, vicar "sc'e Crucis Templi," a book
caUed le bible, lately bought of Thoinas Boys, chaplam. The sum of x".
xiijs. iiijd for celebrations in that church, for two whole years, for testator's
soul, and the souls of his father John, and mother Alice, brothers William,
John, and Thomas, sister Rose, &o. The aforesaid Agnes Bierdene and Sir
Richard Janys to be executors. To the latter Cs.
Proved before Nicholas Devenyssch, Mayor, and John Spicer, Sheriff,
on Monday next after the feast of the Assumption of B.V.M., 14 Henry vi.
Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
The will of William Bierdene, of Bristol, is registered at Somerset
House, Marche, 48. It was made July 1st, 1420, and proved on the 16th of
the following month. Testator mentions his late wife Agnes, and father
John, and leaves legacies to John Deye, parson of Baggeworthe, the mendi
cant poor of the late shops of Elias Spelly in Berelane, and Agnes P'stwod.
To his present wUe Agnes, the house inhabited by him in Temple-street,
between a tenement of Thomas Blount and what was lately John Sely's
tenement ; also property in the same street, situate between a tenement of
John Droys and the late tenement of William AA'ermynstre of Bristol,
tucker ; rem, to daughter Alice Bierdene and her issue ; in def., rem. to
brother Edmund Bierdene and his lawful issue ; in def. , rem. to John Sause-
mer. All other lands, rents, &c., in the town and suburb of Bristol, to the
said Edmund, who is appointed co-executor with wUe Agnes.
The reference to Elias Spelly suggests the addition of a note which
ought to have been inserted after his will : no. 44. The will of his widow,
Agnes Spelly, was made iu 1393, in the feast of the Nativity of B.V.M., a
" cedula" being appended Sept. 10th., in the same year. She desired to be
buried in the church of the Friars Minors of Bristol, and bequeathed sums of
money to Robert Spelly, his daughter Agnes, and his son, her maid-servant
Isabel Ken, and the church of St. Leonard at Bristol, in which her annivers
ary was to be duly kept for ever. To Joan Spelly, daughter of testatrix,
brazen vessels, silver cups, &c. Legacies also to John Pokelohurch, John,
hermit of the chapel of St. Jordan (Gordian?), John Gamclyn, skinner, &c.
Proved May 15th, 1405. Registered in Marche, 9.
The diocesan registers at Worcester mention a Richard Spelly of Claines,
near that city, living in 1302.
228.— EDWARD REDE, parchmentmaker and burgess.
1436. Tuesday, May Ist. To be buried in the cemetery of St. James's
church in Bristol, "iuxta sepultura' p'ris mei." To the fabric of that
church xxs. To the parish chaplain there xld. Xo the prior of St. James, a
cow already in his keeping. To each monk living in the said priory xxd.
To the mother church of Worcester xijd. Xo Thomas David " Madok de
Wall' " the debt owing by WiUiam Wodynton, of Kerdyf in Wales. To Joan,
daughter of the said Thomas, all the debts owing by WUliam ap Thomas
ap Prene. To my brother David Whittower, a blue go-wn "penulaf cu'
penula vulpor'." Legacies also to Sir John Pouter, chaplain, Robert David
of Bristol, whittawer, William David, Edith Davy, and servants Howele

Notes op Bristol Wills. 127
and Cristina. To Joan, testator's wife, £40 of good and lawful English
money ; also his dwelling house in "le Brodemede," situate between what
was lately the tenement of Joan Stephenes, now John Crynche's, and one of
the abbot and convent of St. Augustine, and extending from the said street
to the late .land of Mark AA'illiam ; also one pepper-corn, being a yearly
rent due from Joan AA'ooetre (sic), widow, for a tenement, with garden, &c.,
in the same street, situate between the late tenement of John Clyve, now
inhabited by Hem-y Hemyng, and a tenement of the Kalendaries, now
mhabited by AVUliam AA'orcestre, whittawer, and extending from the
said street to the river Frome ; the reversion of this property, after the
death of the said Joan Worcetre, to be held by wife Joan for her life ;
to be sold after the death of these two, together with the reversion of
testator's dwelling house, and the money distributed pro anima. To ser
vant Alice Edward, for her life, three shops in the street called Ratenrewe,
in the parish of St. James the Apostle, lately bought of Richard Forster,
merchant of Bristol, situate between property of Mark Somerwell and a
lane leading from the said street towards the Frome ; remainder to the
aforesaid Robert Davy and his heirs. The executors are to sell the property
in Lewynesmede, situate between Richard Forster's tenement inhabited by
John y herward, tanner, and a tenement of the prior of St. James inhabited
by AVilliam Bracy, tanner ; also that in "le Market," situate between the
tenement of William Glasier, "Belmaker," and the late shops of Margaret
Martyn, and extending from the King's way in front to a lane where one
goes to St. PhUip's church behind ; the money to be distributed pi-o anima.
John Marie of Bristol, merchant, is to pay his debt of £16, in the next
feast of Easter after the making of this wUl, or before that feast, in the
church of the Holy Trinity of Bristol, and then all those lands, &c., on
Redcliff hiU and in Pylestrete, which testator lately acquired by the grant
of the said John, shall revert to him, and his heirs and assigns, according
to the tenor of certain indentures ; failing to do so, the said property is
to be disposed of " in pios vsus." David Thomas, " boucher " and burgess,
to whom xls sterling, and a horse " de Baye colour," John Brandesby of
Bristol, saddler, to whom xls and a sheaf (garba') of arrows, and Robert
Davy, executors.
Testator added a codieU, bequeathing forty dozen parchments to his
wife Joan, and a bullock to his servant Alice Edward ; and ordering that if
the parishioners of St. James's church in Bristol would buy his missal
"quod de nouo fieri feci," they might pay the executors one half of its
value, so that, in consideration of the other half, his name be enrolled
among the other names of benefactors of that church, and be rehearsed by
the parish chaplain on Sundays, in the pulpit, hereafter for ever ; it not,
this order to be void.
Proved before the Mayor and Sheriff on Friday next before the feast of
SS. Tiburcius and Valerian, 15 Henry vi. Previously proved before the
ecclesiastical authorities. 229.— ROBERT BELAMY, burgess.
1436. Saturday, March 16th. To be buried in the parish church of St.
Michael of Bristol, " coram cruce ib'm," to the fabric of which church, for
his burial, xK To the rector, for tithes and offerings, vj« viijd. Xo the

128 Notes of Bristol Wills.
clerk of the same church, " p' classo ineo pulsand'," iijs iiijd_ Xo the mother
church of Worcester xijd. Xo the poor and needy in the parish of St.
Michael aforesaid, for theh prayers, 100 shillings ; and the same sum for
funeral expenses. Ten shillings to each order of mendicant friars at Bristol.
The executors were to sell a messuage, with garden. Sec, on St. Michael's
hill, situate between the land belonging to the procurators of St. Werburgh's
church, and held by AA'illiam Bradford, on the north, and the corner mes
suage lately held by John Ewley and John Seynt of testator's grant and
feoffment, and the late land of VValter Rodeuey knt., on the south, and
extending from the King's way as one goes towards the house or hospital of
St. Mary Magdalene "anfius," on the west, as far as the garden of the
master of St. Barthomew's hospital, held by John Vyell the younger, on the
east ; also all testator's lands, tenements, rents, &c., in the town and suburb ;
the money to be distributed for the benefit of his soul, and that of his late
wife Agnes, the souls of her parents, John and Alice Jacob, and the souls of
all the faithful dead. Residue of goods for the celebration of masses, and
for the needy poor. AA'ilUam Tyrry of Bristol, merchant, and AA'illiam
More of the same place, writer, to be executors, and have xx» apiece.
Proved before Richard Forster, Mayor, and Walter Power, Sheriff, on
Friday in the morrow of St. Blaise Bishop, 15 Henry -.'i. Previously proved
before John Hamham, commissary general of the Bishop of Worcester.
230.— JOHN LEYCESTRE, burgess and merchant.
1436. Oct. Ist. To be buried in the parish church of St. Stephen of
Bristol, in the chapel of the blessed Mary, under the image of St. George.
To the rector thereof, for tithes and offerings forgotten and withdrawn, xl".
To the mother church of Worcester vjs viijd. To the fabric of the said
church of St. Stephen £5. Legacies also to the parish clerk, and suflfragan, and
each chaplain thereof attending the masses of requiem, and other mortuary
solemnities, daily for four weeks next after testator's decease ; also to every
other chaplain of the town who shall bo present ; each of the four orders of
friars ; the needy poor ; every almshouse at Bristol ; John Sergeant, and
Tibot his wife, and all their children ; my sisters Agnes and Margaret ; my
brother Ralph, and his wife and children ; Laurence son of Roger Batte ;
the lady Emmot Payn, nun of Tarant ; Janyn Reynold, and Margaret his
wUe, and all their chUdren ; Roger Strete, and ICatharine his wife ; appren
tice John Rede, and servant Isabel Exale. Poor people to have £10 in money,
and clothing to that amount, on the day of burial. For funeral expenses
£20. To the fabric of the church of Thorleston £5. A chaplain to celebrate
pro anima in that church for two whole years, and be paid £11. The sum
of £10 for the liberation of poor prisoners at Monkebrigge ; £10 for mend
ing bad and dangerous roads near the town of Bristol ; and £10 for the
marriage of poor virgins. To the fraternity of St. John Baptist xl*, and a
like sum for the reparation of the chapel of St. George at Bristol. To John
Streynesham, merchant of Bristol, John Broun, and Roger Strete, tanner .
and burgess of the town, all testator's lands, tenements, &c., " in vico vocaf
le Market ;" also the property on Redcliff hill, held for a certain term of
years by Henry Bisley, dyer, and his wife Joan and son Thoinas ; the four
teen shops in Gropelane, purchased of John Clyve, late merchant of Bristol ;
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Notes of Bristol Wills. 129
of Roger Batte and Sir Thomas Brook knt. ; and the rents and services due
from the said Henry Bisley and his wife and son Thomas, for a tenement in
Redeclyvestrete, held by them for their life, with the reversion thereof : all
this property to be held by the aforesaid three persons for twenty years, on
condition of their providhig a fit chaplain to celebrate pro anima during that
time in the church of St. Stephen aforesaid ; to be afterwards religiously
disposed of. John Streynesham and John Broun, merchants of Bristol, being
already enfeoffed in all testator's property in Fremschawe, within the manor
of Hambroke, and hundred of Wynterborne, co. Gloucester, are to enfeoff
therein his wife Emmot, immediately after his decease ; the said property to
be held by her for her life, and afterwards disposed of pi-o anima. Also to her,
a tenement in the suburb of Bristol, opposite St. Stephen's church, situate
between the tenement of John Blount esquire, mhabited by testator, on the
one part, and what was lately the tenement of Walter Carpenter, on the
other ; remainder to testator's sister Margaret, widow of Roger Batte, who
is to hold it for her life, and pay out of it ten shillings yearly to the execu
tors, that they may keep up testator's anniversary in the said church of
St. Stephen ; the property to be afterwards religiously disposed of. The
aforesaid John Streynesham, to whom £10, John Broun, to whom £10,
and Roger Strete, executors. John Marler, clerk, to whom 100 shillings,
overseer. To AViUiam More, the writer, xiijs iiijd, AVitnessed by Nicholas
Devenyssch, John Shipward, Hugh Withiford, John Troyt, William More,
and others. Proved before the Mayor and Sheriff on Wednesday next after the feast
of the Translation of St. Thomas Martyr, 15 Henry vi. Previously proved
before the ecclesiastical authorities.
231.— JOHN STEPHENES, "wolmanger" and burgess.
1440. June 20th. To be buried in the parish church of St. James of
Bristol, by the altar of St. Thomas, to the fabric of which church iij" vjs
viijd. Xo the rector thereof, for tithes and offerings, xls. To Sir John
Nouerton, parish chaplain there, xiijs iiijd. Xo each monk in the priory of
the said St. James, for their prayers, xijd. Xo the mother church of Wor
cester, iijs iiijd. Xo each order of mendicant friars in Bristol present at the
funeral rites, ijs vjd. To wife AUce and her heirs, a tenement in Lewyns
mede, situate between a messuage of the abbot and convent of Tewkesbury,
CO. Gloucester, on the one part, and the messuage of Joan lately wife of
Peter Lucas, late of the said town, ' ' Bowcher, " on the other, which tene
ment was inhabited by Germanus Thomas, brewer ; also all testator's interest
in the messuage inhabited by John Chamberleyn, tailor, in Oldecornstrete.
The said Alice to be executrix, and have the residue of all effects, and dispose
therewith pi-o anima. AA'itnessed by Sir John Nouerton, John Gusshe, John
Sawyer, tucker, Thoinas Assche, baker, Taiicred Johnson, and others.
Proved before Nicholas Freine, Mayor, and John Stanley, Sheriff, on
AA'ednesday next before the feast of St. Matthias Apostle, 19 Henry vi.
Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
232.— THOMAS BLOUNT, burgess and merchant.
1441. May 2Gth. To be buried in the cemetery of the parish church of
holy Cross Temple, near to the wall of the chapel of the blessed Mary,

130 Notes op Bristol Wills.
on the south side of that chapel. To the said church, my book caUed
" Antiphenall." To the vicar there, for tithes, vjs viijd. If the parishioners
intend to build the tower of that church, they are to have forty shillings
"de bonis meis cu' ip'i idem Campanile de nouo edificau'int. " And if the
said parishioners shall hereafter convey, or caused to be conveyed, the water
of a certain conduit now being at the gate called " Temple yhate," from
the said conduit in leaden pipes to the cross of the Temple aforesaid, they
are to have, from testator's effects, 500 pounds of lead for that work. To
the mother church of Wells xld. Xo each convent of mendicant friars at
Bristol ijs vjd. To wife Margaret, for her lite, testator's dwelling house,
with the shops and gardens adjoining thereto, in Templestrete, situate
between the late tenement of William Berden, inhabited by John Wawton,
and Richard Forster's shops ; remainder to Richard Forster, burgess and
merchant of Bristol, and his heirs and assigns. To the same Richard and
his heirs, a tenement in the said street, situate between a messuage of
Thomas Cheddre esquire, inhabited by Simon Yonge, tucker, and the mes
suage of Nicholas Caunterbury, inhabited by Henry Archer, dyer ; also a
tenement in Towkerstrete, between what was lately the messuage of John
Canynges, inhabited by John Berber, tucker, and the messuage of John
Forde, inhabited by Patrick Devy, dyer ; also all that inclosed void place
of land, and a drying-room built therein, lately held by John Lese, tucker,
in " seint Thoinas strete," by Houndenlane, situate between the stable and
garden of testator's dwelling house and what was lately the land of John
Haveryng, and extending from St. Thomas's street in front to the garden
" mei p'dicf Thome Blount " and the garden of the abbot and convent
of Tewkesbury behind ; the reversion of all this property to be held by
the said Richard and his heirs, after the death of testator and his wife, for
the £200 paid by him to testator. To wife Margaret and John Baker,
bailiff of Templefee at Bristol, testator's state and term " in tota ilia Turre
vocaf Towreharratz," and in a parcel of land lying behind the walls of the
town, and extending in length from Temple gate to the aforesaid tower, and in
breadth from the said walls to the common ditch of the town ; to hold the
said tower and parcel of land, paying for the same the rents and services
yearly due to the Mayor and Commonalty of the town of Bristol. The said
Margaret to have during her life the use of all testator's jewels and
silver vessels ; that which remains of them after her decease to be made into
chalices pro anima for poor churches. To Thomas de la Pille testator's best
gown " scarleti color' penulaf cu' penula de poleyne greye." Wife Margaret
to be executrix, and have the residue of goods.
Proved before John Stevenes, bachelor in laws, and canon of the
cathedral church of AA'eUs, June 28th, 1441 ; afterwards before the Mayor
and Sheriff of Bristol. 233.— ROBERT HALLE, otherwise Hegham.
1441. June 25th. To be buried in the parish church of the Holy Trinity
at Bristol, to the fabric of which xls. Legacies also to the rector there, the
cathedral church of Worcester, the poor in the Bristol almshouses, and
other poor of the same to-wn. To wife Amy, for her lite, lands, tenements,
rents, &c. , in the town and suburb of Bristol ; remainder to sons Thomas
and AA'illiam ; remainder, after their decease, to John, testator's son and

Notes op Bristol Wills. 131
heir. To the said Amy, for her life, lands, tenements, &c., in Eston Gordon,
Feylond, and Portbury, co. Somerset, and in Hampton and Combe, co.
Gloucester ; rem. to son John. He and she to be executors. Sir John Fitz
waryn, rector of the aforesaid parish church, to be overseer. Witnessed by
the said Sir John, John Mede, and Robert Steynour.
Proved before William Canynges, Mayor, and John Shipward, Sheriff,
on Wednesday in the feast of St. Lucy Virgin, 20 Henry vi. Previously
proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
234.— THOMAS FISSCHE, burgess and merchant.
1440. Wednesday, Nov. 2nd. To be buried in the cemetery of St.
Thomas the Martyr at Bristol, outside the north porch, by the grave of late
wife Joan. Legacies to the vicar, the fabric, each chaplain of that church,
the two clerks there, and the mother church of Wells. To wife Agnes and
her heirs, a tenement inhabited by Robert Herverd, shoemaker, in Wynch
strete, Bristol, between a tenement of the prior and brethren of the
Kalendaries, inhabited by Richard Smyth, shoemaker, and that of Thomas
Castelman, inhabited by John Carpenter, tailor ; also the lands, tene
ments, &c. , in the town and suburb, possessed by testator in fee simple, and
lately bought of John Bathe, otherwise called Pocheon, and Robert Nemot,
late burgess of Bristol, deceased ; one half of this property to be sold by the
said Agnes, or by her executors, and the money distributed pro anima, and
the other half to remain, after her decease, to William Fissche, testator's
brother. Also to the said Agnes, a state and term in a messuage, garden, &c,
in West Toukerstrete, situate between the lane called Westbury lane, on the
one part, and a tenement of the prior and convent of the blessed Mary of
Wytham, inhabited by John Sawyer, tucker, on the other part, which
property testator purchased of William Fitz William, prior of the said
house, for a term of ninety years ; also a state in three tenements in Towker
strete, situate between a tenement of the said prior and convent, lately
inhabited by Ralph Willond, dyer, on the one part, and the tenement lately
inhabited by David Danyell, tucker, on the other ; and a state in a tenement
in Templestrete, between the messuage lately inhabited by Philip Hore,
tucker, on the one part, and the tenement of William KnoUes, on the other ;
which four tenements testator had purchased of John Cosham, late prior of
the house of the blessed Mary of Wytham, and that convent, for ninety
years. If Agnes should die within the said term, rem. to brother William
Fissche and his assigns. To the said Agnes, a state in two messuages, with
theh adjoining closes, in the town of Mersschefeld "voc' Bstem'ssohfeld,"
in the south part of the said town, between the tenement inhabited by
Thomas Passch, on the west, and that inhabited by Peter Gosse, on the
east, which property testator bought of Thomas by divine permission late
abbot of the monastery of the blessed Mary of Keynsham, and the convent
there, "simul cu' Thoma ffyssche nup' p're meo defunoto," for a term of
sixty years ; rem. to testator's kinsman Richard Deenys and his assigns, if
the said Agnes should die within the term. Wife Agnes to be executrix,
and have the residue of goods. John Burton, merchant of Bristol, overseer.
Proved before the Mayor and Sheriff on Wednesday next after the feast
of the Lord's Epiphany, 20 Henry vi. Previously proved before the eccle
siastical authorities.
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1.32 Notes of Bristol Wills.
235.— RICHARD TRENODE, merchant.
1442. Tuesday in the week of Pentecost. To be buried in the parish
church of St. Leonard of Bristol. To the mother church of Worcester vj»
vujd. "Jt'm lego ad p'formand' nigra' sectam dc'e eccl'ie sc'i leonardi de
sect' capi (for capae ?) p' me antea eid'm eccl'ie daf xls." Xo wife Joan, for
her lite, a messuage in Baldewynstrete, with shop in front and garden
behind, situate between the tenement of Thomas Cheddre, esquire, and
that of WilUam Arthur of Bedmynstre ; also a yeai-ly rent from a tenement
on the back called " Avenbakke," adjoining the cemetery of the parish
church of St. Nicholas at Bristol, on the south side of the cemetery : the
said property to be disposed of pro anima immediately after her death.
Wife Joan and William Pavy to be executors. John Sherpe and Nicholas
Freme overseers.
Proved before John Hernham, commissary general of the Bishop of
Worcester, July 23rd, 1442 ; also before the Mayor and Sheriff.
The wUl of William Pavy the elder, burgess and merchant of Bristol,
was made on the day and feast of St. George Martyr, 1461. To be buried
in the crypt of the parish church of St. Leonard in Bristol, in which church
a chaplain was to celebrate for three years, and to which testator bequeathed
his best missal, his book called Legenda Sanctorum, a good Psalter, and a
pair of black vestments. To the vicar thereof xxs. To the mother church
of AVorcester ijs. To wife Joan, and son WUliam Pavy, his dwelling house
on the Key of Bristol, and all lands, tenements, rents, &c., in the parish of
St. Stephen ; two messuages in Redcliff-street, by the tenement held by
Richard Kayton ; four shops in the parish of St. James ; two messuages on
the Were at Bristol ; and a messuage " siue hospiciu' " in Tewkesbury, co.
Gloucester, called " le Bere." If son WiUiam should die s.p., all the said
property to remain to son Robert Pavy and his issue ; in default, rem. to
sou John Pavy ; in default, rem. to son Richard Pavy ; in default, rem.
to daughter Margaret wife of Edmund Westcote ; in default, rem. to
daughter Elen Pavy ; in default, rem. to daughter Elizabeth Pavy ; in default,
rem. to Richard Chokke the elder, of Staunton Drewe, and his lawful heirs.
To wife Joan and son William, a cottage in Cornstrete, Bristol, situate
between a tenement of the Mayor and Commonalty, inhabited by John
Swancote, on the one part, and a tenement of the church of St. Werburgh,
inhabited by Thomas Rowley, on the other. To daughter Elen, four pipes
of woad, and twenty marks in silver cups, &c. To son John, for his
maintenance at school for six years, twenty-four marks sterling. To son
Richard, four pipes of woad, worth eighty marks. To son Robert, four
pipes of woad of the same value. To AA'iUiam More the elder, the writer,
vjs viijd. Residue to wife Joan and son AA'Uliam. They and the aforesaid
Richard Chokke to be executors. Master Hugh Pavy, testator's son,
overseer. Proved in the collegiate church of Westbury, Oct. 5th, 1466, and regis
tered at AA'orcester, in Bishop Carpenter's register, vol. i., folio 205.
236.— AA'ILLIAM FISSCH, merchant.
1441. June 20th. To be buried in St. Thomas's cemetery at Bristol.
Legacies to each chaplain of the church there attending the mortuary offices.

Notes of Bristol A\'ills 133
and the two pai-ish clerks, the cathedral church of St. Andrew of Wells, and
the vioai- of the blessed Mary of Redcliff'. To wife Agnes, the best standing
bowl \\ith silver cover, &c. Jewels, goods, and merchandise within the
realm of England, and in aU parts beyond the sea, to be divided into thiee
equal parts ; one for wife Agnes, the second for the three chUdien equally,
the thud pro anima. If the children should die under age, the said Agnes
to have their legacies. To son AA'ilUam Fyssche, forty shUlings of yearly
rent from one half of all the lands, tenements, 4c., in tlie town and suburb,
given to testator by the will of his brother Thomas Fissche, formerly burgess
of Bristol, after the death of Agnes, wife of the said Thomas. To daughter
Joan, forty shillings of yearly rent from the same property, when it shall
faU after the death of the said Agnes. The said lands, tenements, &c., to
remain to son Thomas and his la-wful issue ; in default, rem. to son WUUam ;
in def., rem. to daughter Joan; in def., rem. to Richard Denys "nepoti
meo," son of WUliam Denys, late of Mei-sschefield. If the said Richard
should die s.p., the executors are to seU the said half of the property under
the oversight of the Mayor of Bristol, and distribute the money in works of
charity for the health of testator's soul, and the souls of -wife Agnes, brother
Thomas, &c. To the said Agnes for her life, after the death of the aforesaid
Agnes, 100 shillings of yearly rent from the lands, tenements, &c. She,
Matthew Shim-j-n, and Richard Morgan executors, and Sir Nicholas Pittes,
vicar of the parish church of the blessed Mary of Redcliff, overseer. To
the said Matthew and Richard, 20 shillings.
Proved before John Stephenes, Ucenciate in laws, and canon of Wells
cathedral, Sept. 12th, 1441 ; afterwards before Clement Bagot, Mayor, and
Nicholas HUle, Sheriff.
237.— JOHN GOSSLYN, "Belyetter" and burgess.
1450. May 12th. — " compos mentis laudetur altissim' p'ponens p' dei
griam partes Romanas c^usa p'egrinandi visitare condo test' m men' in hiinc
modum, Jn primis lego ai'am meam deo om'ipotenti corpus q' meum sepeUend'
vbicumq'dens disposuerit." To wife Margery, lands, tenements, rents, &c.,
in the toT^-n and suburb of Bristol, and also in Xew Sarum, and elsewhere in
England, for her Ufe. It shall be la-wful for her to sell them pro anima. If
she does not, the money raised by disposal of them after her decease to be
distributed to chaplains, poor virgins, for their marriage, prisoners, the
bUnd, lame, &c. To the said Maigery, a state and term of yeare in a house
in Balde-wynstrete, opposite the Cross, inhabited by Robert ilegges. She,
John Megges, and John Strete, tanner, to be executors. WiUiam Talbot of
Biistol, overseer.
Proved before John Stanley, Mayor, and Richard Hatter, Sheriff, May
22nd, 30 Henry vi. No record of proof before the ecclesiastical authorities.
We have here an ancient Bi-istol surname. John le Hattere, of the ward
(quarterium) of the blessed Mary of Redcliff', occurs on a Gloucestershire
snbsidy-roU at the Record Office, dated 6 Edward u.
The wUl of Richard Hatter, burgess and merchant of Bristol, is regis
tered at Somerset House, Stohton, 10. It was made September 5th, 1457.
Testator desired to be buried in the church of All Saints, to the fabric of
-Irhich iijU vjs viijd. Twenty-four chaplains to be at the mortuary offices.

134 Notes of Bristol Wills.
and twelve poor men to hold torches burning thereat. To the fabric of the
mother church of Worcester vjs vujd. Xo the fabric of St. Leonard's of
Bristol vjl' xiijs iijjd^ in -which church a chaplain was to celebrate for twelve
years. Legacies also to the vicar of that church, to the reparation and
building of the tenements and ornaraents of Thomas Hallewey's chantry, to
my brother John, and brother William Hatter of London, and the chUdren
of the former, my sister Isabel Stafford, Robert Warmyngton and his wife.
Master Richard AA'arrayngton, Thomas Devenyssh, Richard Boole, John
Milleyn, apprentice Richard Marchall, and servants John Laveraunce and
Maud. Wife Constance and her son John Hawke to have the residue of
goods, and be executors. Given at Bristol. Witnessed by John Tumor,
vicar of St. Leonard's, John Shoppe, John Prince, William Waring, chap
lain, Richard Haddon, Nicholas Reede, WUliam Moore the writer, and
others. Proved at Lambeth, Sept. 21st, 1457.
238.— JOHN CASTELMAN, burgess.
1446. Nov. 4th. — "compos mentis laudetur Altissimus eger in corp'e."
To be buried in the chapel of the blessed Mary, in the parish church of holy
Cross Temple at Bristol, diocese of Bath and Wells, to the vicar of which, for
tithes and offerings forgotten, vjs viijd, and to the fabric, for grant of inter
ment, 200 pounds of lead, wife Edith to keep the lead until there is need to
repair the said church. Legacies to the fraternity of St. Katharine in that
church, the mother church of Wells, and the altar of St. Citha (sc'e Cithe
virginis) in the conventual church of the Augustinian friars at Bristol. To
wife Edith, lands, tenements, shops, gardens, &c., in the town and suburb,
for her use and pro anima. She and Thomas Yonge, Recorder of the said
town of Bristol, executors. To the latter, for his pains, xxs. Sir Richard
Jamys (sometimes written Janys), vicar of the aforesaid church of holy
Cross, overseer. Witnessed by the said Sir Richard Jamys, John Davy,
chaplain celebrating in that church, Thomas Yonge, tucker, WUliam Payn,
Robert Core the writer, and others.
Proved before AA'illiam Coder, Mayor, and Thomas Meed, Sheriff, on
AA'ednesday next after the feast of St. Hilary Bishop, 31 Henry vi. No
record of proof before the ecclesiastical authorities.
This will is also registered in the Library at Lambeth, Stafford, 147.
239.— JOHN BURTON, burgess.
1454. March 21st. To be buried in the parish church of St. Thomas the
Martyr, diocese of Bath and Wells, by the altar of St. John Baptist. To
the fabric of that church, five marks. 'To the cathedral church of St. Andrew
of Wells, xxd. For funeral expenses, and for the poor on the day of burial,
xxU. To Nicholas Pittes, Philip Mede, John Gaywode, and Richard Thyng-
wall, of Bristol, the reversion of the half of tenements, &c., lately purchased
of Agnes, wife of John Spycer of Bristol, formerly wife of Thomas Fyssh,
late burgess of that town, which property the said Agnes held of testator for
her life ; namely, the half of a tenement inhabited by Jen'n Deyell in St.
Nicholas's street, situate between the tower (campanUe) of the church of St.
Nicholas, on the cast, and the late cellar of Thomas Chedder esquire, held
by Robert Bracy, on the west, and extending from the said street lo the old

Notes of Bristol AA'ills. 135
wall of the town ; the half of a tenement in AA'ynchestrete inhabited by
Thomas Griffith, smith, situate between a tenement of the Mayor and
Commonalty of Bristol, inhabited by AA'iUiam Herbard, on the west, and a
teuemeut of the chantry of Robert Chepe, lately founded in the aforesaid
church of St. Thomas, inhabited by Richard AA'ebbe "Corio'," on the east ;
the half of thi-ee shops in the said street, separately inhabited by Richard
Forbour, Thomas Cotyller, and AA'illiam Steppe, situate between the tene
ment of John Cockes, brewer, mhabited by Thomas Spenser, merchant, on
the west, and the tenement of John Tydrj-ngton and his wife Edith, inhabited
by John Clerk, pointmaker, on the east ; the half of a garden in the ilarket
" cu' vno logge in eod'm Gardino," held by Johu Symondes, hooper, situate
between the gai-den of the almshouse §.t Laffordesyate, held by the poor of
the said house, on the east, and the garden of Joan Erley, widow, held by
John Newton, on the west, and extending from the King's way in front to a
lane called " seint PhUippeslane " behind ; the half of a gai-den or void place
of land (placee f re) on the AA'ere, in a waj- where one goes from the Were
towards Erlesmede, held by Thomas Griffith, situate between a tenement of
the prioress and sisters of the house of St. Mary Magdalene of Bristol, held
by John Rider, tanner, on the west, and a gai-den of the aforesaid Philip
Mede, held by John Clerk, pointmaker, on the east ; the half of a tenement
held by Richard Waxmaker on the bridge of Avon, situate between a tene
ment of testator's inhabited by AA'alter Benett, hosier, on the south, and a
tenement of WiUiam Tavemer, gentleman, inhabited by Margaret Pyke,
on the north ; the half of a tenement and two ceUars on the Back of Avon,
containing divers "mansiones" held by Edward WUliam and several others,
situate between a lane where one goes from the said Back towai-ds Bastestrete,
on the north, and the tenement of WUliam Wanstre, inhabited by Thomas
John, on the south ; the halt of the two messuages, inhabited by Edward
Mason and Nicholas Stocke in Merchestrete, situate between a tenement of
the fratemity of St. John Baptist at Bristol, on the south, and the land of
John Sherp the elder, on the east ; the half of a close on St. Michael's hiU,
held by Richard Ewyn "halyer," lying between a close of the abbot and
convent of St. Augustine, held by the said Richard, on the west, and the
land of the Commonalty of Bristol, on the east, and extending from the
King's waj- T\here one goes towards Clifton, in front, to the giu-deu of Jolin
Sherp the elder, behind ; the half of a tenement inhabited by John Eljott
in RedecUfstrete, situate between the tenement of John Hampton of Bath,
mason, on the south, and what was lately the shop of Thomas Pysshe, on
the north, and extending from the street to the late tenement of Thomas
Parkhous ; the halt of a tenement held by Oliver Meke " chalno'" in the
said street, between the tenement of Sir John Seymour knt. , inhabited by
Lodowic Chalnour, on the north, and a void place of land belonging to the
master of St. John's hospital, and held by Jolm Meke and others, on the
south ; the half of a tenement held by AA'ilUam Tanner, crocker, in Rede
cUfstrete, situate between a tenement of Thomas A'yell, gentleman, iuhabited
by Thoinas TaiUom-, on the south, and a tenement of the said John Hampton
of Bath, inhabited by WiUiam Hone, weaver, on the north, and extending
from the street to what was lately the tenement of the said Thomas Park
hous, inhabited by Xicholas Hyll ; and the half of a shop held by the aforesaid
John Elyott in Redeclyfstrete, between the late shop of the said Thomas

136 Notes of Bristol Wills.
Parkhous, inhabited by Thomas Tadelton, latoner, on the north, and the
tenement inhabited by the said John Elyott, on the south. To the same
Nicholas Pittes, PhUip Mede, John Gaywode, and Richard Thyngwall, a
tenement and shop in Lewenesniede, between a tenement belonging to the
chantry of Thomas Halewey, late burgess of Bristol, and Joan his wife,
lately founded in the parish church of All Saints, on the east, and a certain
common gutter running from the said street to the river Frome, on the west ;
also a tenement at the north end of the bridge of Avon, between the tenement
of John Thorp, inhabited by John Compton, merchant, on the south, and
the late tenement of Thomas Fyssche, inhabited by Richard Wexmaker, on
the north ; also property in Templestrete " direct' exoppo'ito Crucis vocaf
Stalegecrosse," between a tenement ^belonging to, the chantry of Robert
Chepe, lately founded in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr, on the north,
and a tenement of the lady Margaret Countess of Salop, on the south ; also
two tenements, with garden adjoining, in St. Thomas's lane, opposite the
southern entrance of St. Thomas's church, situate between a tenement of
the prior and brethren of the Kalendaries, on the east, and a tenement of
the procurators of the blessed Mary of Redcliff, on the west, and extending
from the said lane to a path where one goes "ad latrinas situaf sup' le
Lawediche ;" the said Nicholas Py ttes, Philip Mede, &c. , to hold this
property after the death of the aforesaid Agnes, on condition that they
found and duly establish a perpetual chantry, so that a chaplain may here
after for ever celebrate divine offices at the altar of St. John Baptist in the
parish church of St. Thomas of Bristol, for the good estate of our lord the
King, and Margaret Queen of England, his consort, and Edward Prince of
Wales, his eldest son, and for the good estate of testator and his wife Isabel,
and for the souls of all these after their departure "ab hac luce," and for
the performance of other works of piety : the said chantry to be caUed the
. perpetual chantry of John Burton, merchant of the town of Bristol, for ever,
and the chaplain thereof for the time being to be caUed the chaplain of the
perpetual chantry of John Burton, merchant of the town of Bristol ; Ucence
and the King's letters patent for this purpose to be procured. To wife
Isabel £100, also merchandise wares, wool, &c. ; also, for her life, lands, tene
ments, rents, &c., in the town and suburb of Bristol ; rem. to daughter Isabel,
wife of Thomas Yonge, and her hehs for ever. To the said wife Isabel, the
fourth part of a ship called " la Marie de Bristoll," being now in "Islande,"
of which Robert Goteham is master, together with all its fittings, and the
merchandise therein. To my brother Nicholas Burton, the true value of
200 marks in cloth, &c. To kinsman Robert Jonys, cloth, woad, coats of
mail, &c. Legacies also to kinsman John Jonys, John Gaywode, kins
woman Edith Jonys, and the four orders of friars at Bristol. Thomas
Yonge and Sir John Fortescu knt. to be executors, and each to have xx".
Witnessed by Master Nicholas Pyttes, WUliam Canynges, Philip Mede,
John Jonys, WUliam More, Nicholas Parker, Richard Hickes, John Edwardes,
and others.Proved at Lambeth July 28th, 1455 ; also "p' tres vices p'clamaf fuit
in pleno huudr'o tenf apud Bristoll," in the GuUdhall, before WiUiam
Coder, Mayor, &c., on Fiiday next after the feast of the Purification of
BA'.M., 36 Henry vi.

Notes of Bristol AA'ills. I37
Thomas Parkhous, of Bristol, who died in 1449, bequeathed £10 to the
church of Bradford in Yorkshire, " vbi oriu'dus fui," and where he then had
a brother John. 240.— THOMAS JONYS, cofferer and burgess.
1464. Sept. 18th. To be buried in the crypt of St. Nicholas at Bristol.
To the cathechal church of Worcester iijs. iiijd. Xo Master John Arffos,
vicar of the said church of St. Nicholas, xs. To the chapel on the bridge of
Avon vjs. vujd. Xo the fraternity of St. John Baptist at Bristol vjs. vujd.
To wife Elen, for her lite, a messuage in Baldewynestrete, situate between the
tenement of Richard Erie, inhabited by Elen Stoumiy, and what was lately
the tenement of the Lady de Lysle, inhabited by Roger Plomer, and extending
from the street in front to the orchard of the said Richard ; remainder to
the procurators of the aforesaid crypt, and their successors for ever ; the
whole rent, after the said Elen's death, to be expended on divine offices in
that crypt every year, on the vigil of St. Matthew, in the month of Sept.,
"cum Placebo & Du-ige & die Crastino sequente Cum Missa de Requiem,"
at which mass the procurators are to offer a penny for the good of testator's
soul and that of his wife Elen, and the souls of Robert Thomas and Edith
his wife ; the vicar of the church for the time being to have twelve pence
yearly for celebrating, and each chaplain four pence for taking part at the
said anniversary. To the principal clerk of the church, for taking part,
,. two pence; "& pro pulsac'o'e maxime Campane. ad exequias anniuersarij
mei Tribz Signis 4. ad Missam -vno Signo solempniter faciendo uijd ." the
secondary clerk also to receive two pence from the aforesaid procurators, for
taking part in the said exequies and for the preparation " de la heerce ;"
and four pence yearly to the common beadle (Bedmanno Co'i) of the town
for proclaiming the anniversary. The sum of eight pence out of the rent
of the aforesaid messuage to be divided equally every year between the
procurators for their pains ; but if they shall be found neglectful in paying
and doing as ordered by testator, they are to forfeit the eight pence for that
year ; the vicar of the said church of St. Nicholas to enter the said messuage
and distrain. Testator's soul and his wife Elen's to be "recommended " in
the pulpit every year, on Sundays ; and the vicar to be paid by the procura
tors on St. Matthew's day. The guardian also of the fraternity of St. John
Baptist in Bristol to be paid twelve pence for ever, on condition that he and
his successors provide for the due observance of the anniversary in the said
church on that day. The remainder of the rent to be paid as a salary to a
chaplain of the said fraternity of that crypt, who is to celebrate therein. A
secular chaplain is also to celebrate pro anima for two years in the aforesaid
church, and receive £12. Legacies also to son Thomas Jonys, and mother
Isabel Jonys, Richard Ewryn, chaplain, and my brothers John and Waryn
Ewryn. Wife Elen and John Skry veyn executors. To the latter, ten shillings
and a gown. Witnessed by Master John Arffos, vicar of St. Nicholas's,
AVilliam AVeele, chaplain, John Cogan, mercer, John Stevenys, and William
More. Proved before Master John Hamham, commissary of the Archbishop
of Canterbury, Sept. 24tb, 1464; afterwards before John Shypward the
elder. Mayor of Bristol, and John Hawkys, Sheriff.

138 Notes of Bristol Wills.
Elen Sturmy was widow of Robert Stunny, burgess and merchant of
Bristol, who made his wUl June 27th, 1457, because he was then "passinge
ouer the see, vnder the mercy of God.'' He bequeathed forty shiUings to
" the Church Werk " of St. Nicholas of Bristowe, and twenty shUlings to
" the Crowde " therein. The sum of £30 to be expended during five years
on behalf of the souls of his " ffader and moder." To the parish church of
Knygton (Knighton), co. Worcester, xls. Legacies also to the priests of the
college of ' ' Seynt marye yeild in Ludlowe, "the fraternities of the chapel on the
bridge and of St. John Baptist at Bristol, the poor friars of "ye Woodehous
by ye Clee in Shroppeshire," my brother John Sturmy, " Nevowe " Robert,
and the other children of brother John, " Cousyn " Roger Banastre, apprentice
John Penk, &c. If testator's ship and goods come home in safety, then, after his
decease, a secular priest is to sing for him in St. Nicholas's church ' ' a bone
¦wrote " for ten years, and another in the above-written church of Knyghton,
and have yearly nine marks, and forty pence " for brede wyne and light."
Residue to -wife " Elyne." She and brother John Sturmy to be executors.
Master John Arffos, vicar of St. Nicholas's, and John Hosier, draper, of
Ludlow, overseers. Proved |at Lambeth, Dec. 12th, 1458. Registered at
Somerset House, Stohton, 14.
The diocesan registers at Worcester give the following particulars.
1446, Apr. 2nd, Master John Arffos, master in arts, of the diocese of Wor
cester, was ordained a secular deacon by the Bishop of i Worcester, in the
parish church of Hembury in Salt Marsh, on a title conferred by Merton
college in Oxford ; and, at the same time, friar WUliam Arffos, canon 'of St.
Augustine's monastery at Bristol, was ordained a religious priest. 1446,
Apr. 16th, the said John Arffos was ordained a secular priest in the church of
the house of St. Mark at Bristol, on the title of his vicarage of St. Nicholas
in that town. 1447, Dec. 30th, the Bishop of Worcester granted to Master
John Arffos, master of arts, vicar of St. Nicholas's, Bristol, a Ucence to
preach and expound the Word of God anywhere within the diocese. 1457,
Dec. 1st, the Bishop granted to Richard Arffos esquire the office of keeper of
the manor of Wythyndon, co. Gloucester, and of all the woods, &c., per
taining thereto.
241.— LODOWIC MORS, burgess and merchant. In the margin Morse.
1464. Feb. 7th, To be buried "in Portion Eccl'ie b'te Marie de
Redclyff BristoU' Bathon' & AVellen' dice' videl'it coram ymagine b'te Marie
ib'm." One quarter of woad for testator's burial there. To the mother
church of Worcester xxd. Xo the vicar of St. Leonard's at Bristol, for
tithes and offerings, vjs. vUjd. Legacies also for the reparation of that
church, and to friars John Everard and John Leyson. To ¦wife Joan, for
her life, testator's dwelling house in Oldecomstret. If son Thomas should
die before the age of 22, and s.p., the said tenement to remain to son John.
If John should die s.p., rem. to son AA'alter and his issue ; in default, rem.
to Lodowic John of Bristol, merchant, and his heirs. If the said Lodowic
should wish to inhabit the said house, he is to pay wife Joan xls sterling
during her lite. To son John, a shop on the Key of Bristol, held of
testator by John Robyn, hooper ; wife Joan to receive the rent of it until the
said son John shaU be 22 years old. H he should die s.p. , rem. to son AA'alter
when 22 ; in def., rem. to son Thomas when 22 ; in def., rem. to Lodowic

Notes op Bristol AVills. 139
John. To son Thomas, seven pipes of woad ; seven to son Walter ; and
six to sou John ; of which pipes, six are within testator's house, and as
many as fourteen in certain ships returning by the grace of God from parts
beyond the sea. If any misfortune should befall the said fourteen pipes,
the burden of the accident to be borne by his sons according to the dis
cretion of his wife. If all his sons should die before coming to years ' ' dis-
crec'o'is," the said pipes to come to the hands of his said wife ; and then,
eight pipes for Lodo-wic John ; three for the reparation of the house of the
Friars Minors at Bristol ; two for repairing the church of the blessed Mary
of Redcliff ; one pipe for repahing the church of St. Leonard ; two pipes to
John Lewys, brother of the said Lodowic John ; two to Joan and Agnes,
daughters of testator's sister ; one pipe to William Rede ; and one to Alice
sister of wife Joan. The said Joan to be executrix. Witnessed by John
Streynsham and Robert Core,
Proved before AA'illiam Spenser, Mayor, and John Gierke, Sheriff, on
Wednesday next after the feast of the Lord's Epiphany, 5 Edward iv.
Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
242.— WILLIAM CAUNTERBURY, esquhe, burgess.
1459. Jan. 4th. To be buried in the parish church of St. Thomas the
Martyr at Bristol, to the vicar of which, for tithes and offerings forgotten,
xijd. Xo the mother church of WeUs xijd. Xo wife Alice and her heirs,
two tenements in Castelstrete, in the parish of St. Peter the Apostle,
situate between the tenement of John Taverner and that of the prior of
Maydenbradley, and extending from the said street in front to a tenement of
WiUiam Canynges behind ; also two gardens in Mershstrete, between the
land of John Sherp and that of WUliam Erleygh ; and lands, tene
ments, &c., on the Key, which property is to be sold by her, or by her
executors, and the money distributed pro anima. To PhUip Mede, Thomas
Sawyer, Robert Baron, John Jones, dyer, Richard Kayton, and Walter
Fosse, aU testator's lands, tenements, rents, &c., in Redeclyfstrete and
Templestrete, on condition that, immediately after his decease, they make
for his wife Alice a sufficient and secure estate of and in four messuages
in the former street, situate between the land of Sh Walter Rodeney
knt. and what was lately the land of Thomas Cheddre esquire ; she
to hold the said messuages for her lite, paying yearly to the said Philip,
Thomas, and the other feoffees, one red rose at the feast ot the Nativity
of St. John Baptist, if demanded, for all other services, exactions, &c
And, after her decease, the said feoffees shall find a priest, or fit chaplain,
to celebrate masses and other divine offices in the aforesaid church of
St. Thomas for ever, for the good of testator's soul, his wife's, &c. To
his said wife, who is made executrix, and to her assigns, a state in two
messuages in Bradstrete, lately occupied by Robert Hygham. To John
Alwyn, tiler, " optimam meam Togam stragulatam vocaf Ray in vna p'te
virid' Coloris cum f urrura in eadem Toga existen'. " Legacies also to wife's
kinswoman Alice, and Elen Stagge, testator's servant and apprentice. Sir
Maurice Berkeley knt. , lord of Beverston, to be overseer.
Proved in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr at Bristol, March 3rd,
1459 ; afterwards before the Mayor and Sheriff.

140 Notes op Bristol Wills.
243.— THOMAS ROGER, burgess and merchant.
1465. Jan. 16th. Testator describes himself as of the parish of St.
1 Stephen of Bristol, in the diocese of AA'orcester, and desires to be buried in
St. Stephen's church, before the altar of St. Katharine the Vhgin. To the
mother church of Worcester xK To the rector of the said church of St.
1 Stephen, for tithes and offerings forgotten, vjs viijd. Xo Master John
Gomond xld, that he may pray for testator's soul. To Sir Geoflfrey Norman,
and Sir John Wodward, xxd apiece, and to each of the other chaplains of
¦ of the said parish church, xijd. Xo the procurators thereof, for testator's
burial there, a quarter of woad. A fit secular chaplain to celebrate therein.
' To each order of friars at Bristol vs. To the procurators of the parish church
¦ of Mersshfeld, for the work thereof, "vnu' settyng Woode." To wife
. Agnes, for her lite, lands, rents, reversions, &c., in Bristol, and " in Com'
i ac Suburb' eiusdem " ; remainder to son AA'illiam Rogers, and his lawful
: issue ; in default, to be sold, and the money distributed pro anima. Residue
to wife Agnes. She and son WUUam to be executors. John Streynsham
overseer. Witnessed by Sir Geoffrey Norman, John Wodward, John Emayn,
li'ato (?), and others.
Proved before William Canynges, Mayor, and John Gaywod, Sheriff,
March 20th, 7 Edward iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical
; authorities. Master John Gomond, clerk, was named as an executor and legatee
in the wiU of Thomas Norton, of the parish of St. Peter of Bristowe,
brother of Walter Norton, who was father of Thomas Norton the elder, and
Thomas Norton the younger ; wiU proved Feb. 16th, 1449, and registered in
the Library at Lambeth, Stafford, 184.
A document at the Record Office mentions that John Streynesham, John
Nancothan, and some others, were employed to collect a subsidy iu the
town and suburb of Bristol, 24 Henry vi. And from the Worcester dio
cesan registers, it appears that a Thomas de Strengesham was ordained an
acolyte in Worcester cathedral in 1314, and that John Strengesham was of
Ashchurch, co. Gloucester, in 1339.
244.— AGNES FYLOUR, widow.
1467. Nov. 8th. Testatrix was of the parish of All Saints in Bristol, and
desired to be buried in the parish church there, in the chapel of holy Cross,
by the burial-place of Thomas Hallewey. To Sir Maurice Hardwyk, vicar
of the said church, for tithes and offerings, vjs. viijd., also a chaUce of silver
and gilt, for his own use. Six chaplains, named by him, to take part in the
mortuary offices during one month after the death of testatrix, and have
forty shillings sterling equally divided among them. A fit secular chaplain
to celebrate pro anima in that church for three years, and be paid £18 for that
term. To the mother church of AA'orcester viijd. Xo son Thomas Fylour of
London, mercer, a messuage in the High-street at Bristol, inhabited by
testatrix, situate between the messuage "voc' le Grene latyce" inhabited
by John Compton, on the north, and land belonging to the abbot and con
vent of Tewkesbury, and held of them by testatrix, on the ^outh, and
extending from the said street to the land of the master of St. Laurence by

Notes op Bristol AVills. 141
Bristol. The said Thomas to keep the anniversary of testatrix every year,
expending twelve shillings on the same ; that is to say, giving to eight
priests four pence apiece ; to the poor five shillings in bread ; to the clerk
"Classicu' pulsanti" twelve pence, and for his other duties two pence;
to the town-crier two pence ; to the vicar for the time being, for wax to
burn, twelve pence, and that he may see to the fulfilment of these orders,
and have her " recommended " among the other benefactors of the said
church, twelve pence ; and to the procurators, that they may attend to the
holding of the said anniversary, twelve pence, equally divided. After the
death of the said Thomas, the messuage is to be held by daughter Joan, on
condition of her keeping the anniversary in the same manner ; after the said
Joan's decease, rem. to Sir Maurice Hardwyk, vicar of All Saints', and John
Compton and W illiam Rowley, procurators of the said church, to be held by
them, and their assigns, on the same condition ; which parties are to have
and keep all the muniments relating to the aforesaid messuage immediately
after the decease of testatrix. To daughter Joan "duas pecias de Cres-
cloth," a kirtle, &c., and two pieces " de Rawe IHemyssh." To son Thomas's
wife, a gown of scarlet. A sura of money to be laid out ' ' in Camis-
ijs & Smokkys " for poor men and women. Clothing also for servants
Isabel Abell, Dionisia, and " Theodur." Son Thomas to be executor, and
^ dispose of the residue after payment of debts, &c. Richard Haddon to be
overseer, and have "p ' suo labore vnu' Nobile."
Proved before Thomas Bevyr, bachelor in decrees, commissary in the
town and deanery of Bristol for the Bishop of Worcester, Nov. 30th, 1467
also before Robert Jakys, Mayor, and John Hoper, Sheriff.
245.— WILLIAM SHEPWARDE, otherwise Barstaple, of Marlborough,
CO. WUts, gentleman. In the margin Shipward.
1467. July 2.3rd. To be buried in the church of the blessed Mary of
Marlborough, to the vicar of which, for tithes, and for his prayers, xxs. For
the sustentation of the light of the blessed Mary " de Pytte", in the said
church, a cow. To the fabric of St. Peter's church in the same town iijs
iiijd. To Sir John Aspsen, chaplain, vjs viijd. To the fabric of the
cathedral church ot the blessed Mary of Salisbury iijs iiijd. Xo the fabric
of the church of All Saints at Burbache vjs viijd, and those two cows in
the keeping of Robert Kember, so that the guardians of the said church
keep testator's obit therein yearly for ever. To the fabric of St. Thomas's
church in the city of AVorcester (a mistake for Winchester), vjs viijd. Xo
the fabric of the church of the Holy Trinity at Mottesfont vj" xiijs iiijd
sterling, that the prior and convent thereof may keep testator's obit every
year, after the sale of his capital messuage or tenement, lately that of Hugh
Crane, in the aforesaid city of AVorcester ( Winchester). To the fabric ot
the church of St. Margaret at Poughley co. Berks, five marks sterling,
that the prior and convent thereof may yearly keep his obit. To John
Hardy, "ad orand' p' ai'a mea," vjs viijd. Xo AVilliam Shepward otherwise
Barstaple, "Nepoti meo," forty shillings, after the sale of the tenement
in Cornestrete at Bristol, To Isabel Newbury, after the sale ot the capital
messuage or tenement in the aforesaid city of AA'inchester, 100 shiUings
sterling. To Robert Erley, brother of the said Isabel, a gown, &c., and
twenty shillings in money, after the sale of the said capital messuage. To

142 Notes op Bristol AA'ills.
AViUiam Manger, and his wUe Emmot, testator's sister, six marks, and all
the moveable goods in the said capital messuage ; also a tenement in Rad-
clyfstrete at Bristol, for their life , and a rent issuing from the messuage or
tenement "in alto vico voc' le Starretau'ne in villa BristolUe ;" and a rent
from a messuage on the bridge of Bristol, late the property of my mother
Joan Erley, lately wife of Robert Erley, who was of Wolsale, co. WUts,
esquire ; remainder to John Shepward otherwise Barstable, "nepoti meo,"
and his lawful issue ; in default, rem. to Robert Shepward otherwise Bar-
stable, and his lawful issue ; in def. , rem. to the aforesaid WiUiam Shepward
otherwise Barstable, and his lawful issue ; in def., rem. to Thomas Shepward
otherwise Barstable ; in def. , rem. to John Shepward the elder, merchant
of Bristol. To the aforesaid John Shepward otherwise Barstable, two
tenements with adjoining gardens in Marleburgh ; one of them called
" Caleys," and situate in Seyntmarigrene there, between the tenement of
WilUam Dohnan, on the north, and the tenement of Yorke (sic), on the
south ; the other tenement being situate in the street as one goes towards
the Castle " extra lez barres," and held by John Prenshman, weaver. But
if the said John Shepward otherwise Barstable does not conduct himself
well towards the executors, they are to have the said two tenements. To the
said executors, the lands and tenements in the city of Winchester, in which
Robert Pytte otherwise Cornyssh, citizen of Winchester, is enfeoffed ; also
the aforesaid tenement in Cornestrete at Bristol, inhabited by Thomas Ship-
lode, wherein Henry Vaughan and others "ad meam deno'icac'oem ex
confidencia ffeoffaf exist';" the said property to be sold for payment of
debts and legacies, and for masses and charitable purposes pro anima.
Meadow and other lands in Groston, and Westledwyn, " ac de Fourde," in
which Robert Roo "de hospic' d'ni Regis," and others, are enfeoffed for
testator's use, to be held, immediately after his decease, by AA'Uliam Manger
and his wife Emmot, testator's sister, and their heirs and assigns, on
condition that they keep his obit every year in the aforesaid church of the
blessed Mary of Marleburgh. The said William and Emmot, and John
Wyse, vintner, citizen of New Sarum, to be executors.
No record of proof.
Walter Bardestaple occurs on the Gloucestershhe subsidy-roll, 6 Edw. ii,
above referred to ; he, and William de Pridie, Richard de Pridie, Thomas
de Pridie, BUssota Vallet, and Thomas Hemyng, weaver, possessed goods in
the ward of the blessed Mary in the Market, in the town of Bristol.
246.— JOHN JAY, burgess.
1468. April 13th. To be buried in the choir ot the parish church of
St. Mary of Redcliff, Bristol, to which church, for his burial, xxs, and to
the -vicar, for tithes, vjs viijd. Xo the mother church of Wells xijd. Xo
the church of St. Thomas the Martyr, at Bristol, vjs viijd. Testator's wife
Joan to have 100 marks in ready money, in silver bowls and cups, and 100
marks in salt and other articles ot merchandise! Household vessels, "hoc
est in Aula in Parlario in Cameris et in Coquina," to be divided into three
ecjual parts ; wife Joan to take the first part ; the two other parts to be for
the five children. To elder daughter Joan, a pipe of woad, and two whole
cloths ; her mother's legacy also to be for her. Testator's share of the ship

Notes op Bristol Wilis. 143
caUed " Trinite " to be for his sons .John and Henry. To the said Henry, the
house in Templestrete lately inhabited by John Bukke ; also " vnu' vas et
vnu' ffomeys." To younger daughter Joan £20 in money, in merchandise
wares, and in utensils. The same to daughter Julian. If aU the chUdren
should die, " q'd absit," the effects bequeathed to them to be disposed of
pro anima. Son John to be executor, and have the ordering of the residue
of goods. John Dunstar, prior of the monastery of Bath, Master Nicholas
Pittes, vicar of Redcliff, my brother John Jaye, and John Godard, merchant,
to be overseers.
Proved before Robert Jakys, Mayor, and John Hoper, Sheriff, on Wed
nraday in the feast of St. Margaret Virgin, 8 Edward iv. Previously proved
before the ecKilesiastical authorities.
247.— TANGELA A CLONNE, -widow. In the margin Aclonne.
1468. Feb. lOth. To be buried in the cemetery of the church of St.
James of Bristol " iuxta Sepultm-am Parentum & f^muliar' meor'." To
the mother church of the blessed Mary the Virgin at Worcester uijd. To
the parish church of St. James aforesaid a brass dish. To the sustentation
of St. Katharine's altar in that church "vnu' PaUiu' de le TwyUy." To
AVUliam Payne, son of daughter AUce, £4 of lawful money of England ; and
the same to his brother Thoinas Payne. John Houndesley, merchant, and
his wife Alice, the said daughter of testatrix, to be executors, and dispose
of the residue of goods pro anima. Sir WiUiam Nuport, prior of the priory
house and church of St. James aforesaid, overseer ; to whom ijs for tithes
and offerings, and for his prayers.
Proved before PhUip Mede, Mayor, and Robert Straunge, Sheriff, March
13th, 9 Edward iv. Previously proved before Thomas Bevir, commissary in
the town and deanery of Bristol for the Bishop of Worcester.
24S,-^0HN NANCOTHAN.
1469. Oct. 14th. To be buried in the chapel of St. John Baptist within
the church of St. Ewen of Bristol. Legacies to the rector that church, the
fratemity of St. John Baptist there, the mother church of Worcester, the
parish church of All Saints at Bristol, the fabric of the church of the Holy
Trinity there, the fabric of the church of the blessed Mary of Yatton, of
the parish church of Congresbury, and of the church of St. Paul "iuxta
Porthynes " in ComwalL To Sir Robert Dewy, chaplain of the aforesaid
fratemity, a gown " Coloris Blacke a lire engreyned Cum quadam ffurrura
voc' le Croppes of Grey." To John, son of testator, £20 sterling, also "meu'
Salsare Optimu' Argenteu'," six sUver spoons, having a maiden's head at the
end of every spoon, an entire bed, &c. To daughter Margaret £20, also
" meu' Optimu' Nucem," and other six spoons, having " in flfine cuiusUb't
Cocliar' Caput Puelle." To daughter Edith forty shillings sterling, a
cup, &c. 'To daughter Isabel forty shillings, a cup, &c. Twelve pence
sterling to each of the chUdren " quos a Sacro fonte leuaui." To the
venei-able (venerabUi viro) PhUip Meed, merchant, forty shUings. Wife
ilargaret to be executrix. The said PhUip Meed overseer.
Proved before John Shipward, Mayor, and WUUam Brydd, Sheriff,
Aug. 6th, 10 Edward iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical
authorities.

144 Notes op Bristol AA'ills.
249.— WILLIAM ROKES.
1469. March Uth. To be buried in the chancel of the parish church of
St. Stephen at Bristol, beside the burial-place of former wife Joan. To the
cathedral church of AA'orcester xijd. To the rector of the aforesaid church
of St. Stephen, "Curato meo,'' xxd; and to the use of that church, on
account of testator's interment tlierein, vjs viijd. Xo daughter EUzabeth a
pipe of woad, and a silver cup. To daughter Katharine one whole cloth,
and a silver cup. To son John a whole cloth, &c. To Elizabeth, wUe of
testator, for her life, his dwelling house in Merschstrete, situate between
the tenement belonging to St. Stephen's church, on the south, and one of
the Lady de Seymour, on the north, and extending from the street to the
tenement of the said church ; remainder to son John and his lawful issue.
If all testator's children should die s.p., rem. to John Rokes "Nepoti meo,"
and his heirs ; in default of issue, the said property to be sold, and the
money distributed for the good of testator's soul, and that of his uncle
Thomas Rokes, &c. AA'Ue Elizabeth to be executrix. AA'Uliam Spencer
overseer. Proved at Lambeth June 28tli, 1470; before John Shipward, Mayor,
and WUliam Brydd, Sheriff, Aug, Uth, 10 Edward iv.
The Lady de Seymour here referred to was probably Isabel relict of
Sir John Seymour knt., who is mentioned in the will of John Burton,
burgess of Bristol : no. 239. Bishop Carpenter's register at AA'orcester,
vol. i., folio 192, states that Isabel Seymour, widow, took the vow of
perpetual chastity in the collegiate church of AA'estbury "inf inissar'
solempnia," in the presence ot the said bishop, who gave her his benedic
tion, and put upon her the vidual vesture, June 3rd, 1405.
250.— JOAN FORDE. In the margin Foorde.
1463. Feb. 8th. Testatrix had been wife of John Forde deceased, and
desired to be buried "iuxta Sepultura' dc'i Joh'is fforde. scil't in Cimiterio
Eccl'ie P'och' Sc'e Crucis Templi" at Bristol, in the diocese of Bath and
AA'eUs. To the vicar thereof, for his prayers, and for tithes and offerings
forgotten, vjs viijd, a fit secular chaplain to celebrate in that church for
two whole years for the welfare of her soul, and the soul of her husband,
parents, &c. To the mother church of AA'eUs xld. Xo John Bryd, son of my
son John Bryd, the value of £30 in money and instruments pertaining to
the craft of a dyer, and household goods. If he should die under the age
of twenty, £10 to remain to John Strafford of London, grocer, £5 to Isabel
wife of AA'illiam Keniys, mercer, and £5 to the Carmelite Friars of Bristol,
where the parents of testatrix were buried, pro\-ided that her name and that
of the aforesaid Jolm Fo.-de, and the names of her parents are especially
named among the other benefactors "in Pulpito P'dicaf temp'e cciam
Missar' & di'or'." Master AA'alter Hunt, brother of testatrix, and her kins
man Henry Chestir to be executors, and dispose of the remaining £10, and
also have the keeping of the aforesaid Johu Bryd. Edith AA'olf, overseer,
to whom a gold ring, &c.
Proved in the parish cliurch of Redcliff, Nov. 16th, 1464. No record of
proof before the Mayor.

Notes op Brlstol AVills. 143
251.— JOHN GAYWODE, burgess.
1471. May 11th. To be buried in the church of the blessed Mary of
Redcliff, at Bristol, by the entrance to the chapel of the blessed Mary, " sub
lapide ib'm p' me ordinaf." To the fabric of that church xxs. To my
curate. Master Nicholas Pyttes, for tithes, vjs viijd. Xo the cathedral
church of AA'eUs xxd. Porty shillings to the fabric of the church of St.
Thomas the Martyr at Bristol. Four pence to Master Bulkeley, that he
may be present in the said church of St. Thomas on the day of burial, or of
the obit " ad Mensem." To the scholars of the said master, that they may
be present therein, and say " v. p'r. n'r. v. Aue maria Cum Credo,'' on
either of those occasions, eight pence among them " in vino causa reorea-
c'onis." Legacies also for the repair of the tenements belonging to the
fraternity of the Assumption of B.V.M. on the bridge of Avon ; to the
fabric of the parish church of Worle, co. Somerset ; the four orders of
friars at Bristol, if present at the mortuary offices ; the needy poor of the
fraternity of St. John Baptist ; the poor of the almshouse of "longerewe,"
and of Richard Forster by Redeclyf yate, of the " Lazarehous apud Bright-
bowe," of the almshouse of William Canynges on Redcliff hill, and of John
Spicer by Temple gate ; the poor of the fraternity of St. Katharine ; the
poor and needy at the fullers' hall ; the poor of the almshouse near the church
of All Saints, and of the Holy Trinity "apud Laffordesyate ;" the needy
prisoners of Newgate ; to the prior, subprior, canons, and priests of the
priory house of AA'ursprynge, co. Somerset, also eight pence among them for
a flagon of wine ; to Margaret Palmer, for her marriage ; to Master
Thomas Palmer, rector of Wynterborne, Nicholas Palmer, Sir William
Palmer, canon of Wursprynge, John Palmer, the elder, and John Palmer,
the younger ; wife's daughter Joan Coklonde, and her husband Philip
Coklonde ; William Browne, husband of sister Agnes ; Katharine Bury, Joan
Poleyne, servants Alice Crosse and Agnes Burye, and apprentice Thomas
Skynner. To Agnes, testator's wife, his dwelling house in Redeclyf Strete,
situate between a tenement of AA'ilUam Rogers, on the north, and a certain
void place of Richard Arthour of Clopton, esquire, on the south, and extend
ing from the street to " le Lawedyche ;" also a tenement inhabited by Joan
Newe, widow, in the same street, situate between the tenement of John
Bagod, on the north, and that of John Merbury, esquire, on the south,
and extending from the street to the river Avon behind ; a tenement in
habited by Thomas TaiUour in Wynchestrete, between a tenement belonging
to St. Augustine's monastery, on the east, and one belonging to the
Commonalty of Bristol, on the west, and extending from the street to the
house of Richard Haddon ; and a garden ' ' iuxta le Were " in the suburb,
as one goes towards Elebrigge, opposite the tenement inhabited by Thomas
Oseney -. all this property to be held by the said Agnes for her life, and to
remain afterwards to son John Gaywod and his lawful issue ; in default of
such, rem. to daughter Katharine and her lawful issue ; in def., rem. to
daughter Isabel and her lawful issue ; in def. , rem. to testator's brother
John Gaywod of Pevesey ; in def., rem. to testator's sister Agnes Browne
and her lawful issue ; in def. , rem, to AA'illiam Gaywode of Stamfourde ; iu
def., rem. to the rightful heirs " Sanguinis mei." To son John a tenement
in the suburb "in Angulo Redeclyf Pytte," opposite the hospital of St,
John Baptist, between a tenement belonging to the said hospital, on the
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146 Notes of Bristol AVills.
north, and Pylestrete, on the south : the said John to make a yearly pay
ment to testator's daughter Katharine. To brother John Gaywode, of
Pewesey, for his life, a tenement and garden on Redcliff hill, opposite the
cemetery of the blessed Mary of Redcliff, situate between the tenement of
Master Nicholas Pyttes, vicar of Redcliff, on the north, and property of
John Whitton of Bakwell, co. Somerset, on the south, and extending from
the street to the garden of Redcliff vicarage ; which tenement formerly
belonged to testator's uncle, Richard Stamt orde of West Tekynham ; rem .
to son John and his lawful issue; in def., rem, to the procurators of the
church of the blessed Mary of Redcliff for ever. To son John, a garden
with a well therein, by Brightbowe, extending in length from the King's
way to a close of the master of St. John Baptist's hospital, opposite the
cross standing in the King's way, by the almshouse " de Lazares," and
extending in width between a tenement of the Lady Lysle and the garden
of William Rogers of Bristol ; also two closes and a garden at Brightbowe,
extending, on the west, from the King's way to Redeclyf Mede, and, on
the south, to a close of the master of St. Katharine's hospital by Bristol,
and, from the north part, to the small close of the Lady Lysle ; half an acre
of meadow in Redeclyf Mede, containing in length 391 feet (pedes regales)
towards the south-west and north-east, and in width, to the end of the said
Mede south-west, 56 feet, and in the end of the said Mede north-east, two
feet and upwards; and a tenement in Worshuppstrete "alias vocaf
Sham els," inhabited by John Goldesborough, boucher, situate between a
tenement of the prior of St. James of Bristol, on the west, and the tene
ment of John Halle of Redelande, on the east, and extending from the
street to a tenement of Thoinas Norton, inhabited by William Isegar ; the
said son John and his lawful issue to hold this property, and the sum of
twenty shillings from the tenement in Worschuppstrete to be paid to Agnes,
sister of testator, yearly throughout her life. To the same John , a tenement
in St. Mary's street, " exoppo'ito ecol'iam b'te Marie de fforo," between .John
Sherp's tenement, on the west, and a tenement belonging to the fraternity
of the Assumption of the blessed Mary, on the east ; rem. to the use of the
Commonalty of Bristol, at the ordering of the Mayor and Chamberlain, it
John should die s.p. To daughter Isabel, for her marriage, twenty marks
sterling ; if she should die before marriage, ten marks to son John, and ten
for the marriage of Margaret Palmer, daughter of testator's sister ; also
to the said Isabel, "vnam Tabulam duplicatam de Wayneskott cu' quatuor
pedibz & vnu' Beste in eadem," &c. ; also two small gardens in the lane by
Elebrigge, where one goes towards Laffordesyate, which gardens extend
from the said lane to the King's way in " Olde Market," and are situate
between the garden of John Yonge of London, on the west, and that of
AA'illiam Boxe, on the east; a house in the corner by the AA'ere "apud
watryngplace," extending from the King's way by the castle wall to the
garden of the chantry " Eborardi le ffrenssh," and, in the eastern direction,
towards the garden of the Lady Isabel Seymour ; and a void place at the
Barres, "pro gardino," between the tenement of Thomas Asshe, on the
north, and a certain void place of the Lady Isabel Seymour, widow, on the
south ; which property testator had bought of Sir Nicholas Barstaple, clerk,
and John Warmystre of AA'ynterborne, co. Gloucester : rem. to son John
for his life, and afterwards to the use of the Commonalty of Bristol, if the

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said daughter Isabel should die s.p. To son John, a purse of cloth of gold,
a pah of beads " de Calsydonyes ;" also, after the death of testator's wife
Agnes, tapestry for the hall and parlor, with bankers and cushions to match ;
two pairs of cuirasses complete " cu' duabz Saletes viseraf iacenf in nouo
barello vocaf hogyshed ;" a pair of brigandines covered with red worsted, with
buckles and pendants of silver ; the two best pollaxes, ' ' cu' vno longedbeef
garnisat' cu' Cerico ;" a spear standing in the hall by the entrance to the
kitchen ; a candlestick of latten hanging in the hall ; two great andirons
for the hall, in use at the feast of Christmas (ad ffm Cristysmas) ; a silver
cup " de Paryce fact' cum Curto Pede Ac Cum vno Signo Jn Medio Colorat'
cum Ameir ;" twenty marks sterling ; &c. To Richard Selar, husband of
daughter Katharine, the second best gown of black " penulaf cum Wylde
ware," a pair of cuirasses complete, with a salet and visor. AA'ife Agnes to
be executrix. Edmund Newe overseer. Testator's seal being unknown to
most people, he caused the seal of the mayoralty of Bristol to be put to his
wiU, July 18th, 11 Edward iv., Thomas Kerapson being then Mayor.
Proved before John Cogan, Mayor, and John Jay, Sheriff, Oct. 24th,
12 Edward iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
252. -JOHN SE'YNTE, burgess.
1471. Dec. 25th. To be buried in the parish church of the Holy
Trinity at Bristol. For burial there vjs viijd, and the same sum to the
rector for tithes. To the mother church of AA'orcester xijd. Xo wife Alice,
son John, and daughter Joan, tenements in Stipestrete, in the parish of St.
Michael in Bristol. To Alice, wife of testator, and to his and her children,
two other tenements in the same street, situate near the void place of the
sisters of the Magdalene, for the keeping of his obit in the church aforesaid,
in the vigil of the Apostles Simon and Jude, the obsequies ot the dead to be
had in the vigil, and mass on the morrow following, attended by six chap
lains, to be nominated by the rector, or any one else occupying his place ;
remainder, after the death of the said Alice and the children, to the use of
the procurators of the said church for ever, who are to have the obit kept in
the aforesaid form. The said AUce is also to find a secular chaplain in the
said church of the Holy Trinity for the space of one year. Testator grants
full power to his son .John, and makes him heir of all his lands and tene
ments within and about the town of Newport in Wales, formerly the
property of John Gierke ; namely, the " hospicium " opposite the tenement
of AA'illiam Kemmys, situate a little way beyond the high cross, and
extending from the street to the well "vocaf Paynes well ;" and another
tenement in the middle of that town, formerly called " Coyte place," which
tenement Morgan Jenkyn ap Philipp built on testator's land, and held for a
long time, " et adhuc iniuste detinet," with divers other lands and tene
ments, to our cost and detriment and the hurt of his soul. To the said
John all things pertaining to the craft of brewing, " vnu' par Sereticar' de
le Plate," a salet, the best poUaxe, a pair of brigandines covered with blue
velvet, and adorned with embossed work (cu' pustulis), and pendants, &c.
To wife's daughter Alice twelve silver spoons, and a coverlet " de Arace."
Legacies also to John Mayhowe "wexmaker," AA'illiam Proute, purser, and
Johu Seynt upon the Back. Wife Alice and son John to be executors.
Thomas Proute overseer. Witnessed by John Bagod, .John Mayhowe,
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Proved at Lambeth, March 31st, 1473; afterwards at Bristol, before the
Mayor and Sheriff. 253.— WILLIAM ROGERS, of Bristol.
1471. May 6th. To be buried in the church of St. Stephen in Bristol,
by the tomb of his father. To the church of Mary at Worcester twelve
pence. To the fabric of the said church of St. Stephen three measures of
woad. Legacies also to the rector of that church, Master Geoffrey the
curate, and WilUam the suffragan there ; to kinsman John Croke, and John
Wodeward, chaplain. To eldest son William a tenement in RedcUffstrete,
lately held by WUliam Hurne, between the tenements of Thomas Yonge and
John Gaywode. To son Thomas the other tenement situate in that street.
Wife Maud to possess the said two tenements for her life. If she should
die during the minority of the said sons, the property is to be under
the management of the executors until they are of full age. If both
sons should die under age, it is to be at the disposal of the said Maud and
her executors and assigns. To John Skryven, merchant, " meam Tunicam
Squamatatam. vulgariter nuncupaf . A pair of Brigandyrons, " Residue of
goods to wife Maud and her assigns. She to be executrix, and to dispose for
the health of testator's soul. John Wodeward and John Skryven overseers.
Proved at Lambeth, Nov. 21st, 1471 ; afterwards at Bristol, before the
Mayor and Sheriff. 254.— JOHN CLERKE, mercer.
1473. April 3rd. Testator was of the parish of St. Thomas the
Martyr at Bristol, and desired to be buried in the church there. To the
fabric of that church two quarters of woad. To the cathedral church of
Wells iijs iiijd. Xo Master Nicholas Pittes, vicar of the parish churches ot
Bedminster and Redcliff, and testator's curate, xxs for tithes and funeral
lights. To elder son John, son William, and younger son John, two pipes
of woad apiece ; the said six pipes to be paid to them out of the woad then
being in parts beyond the sea. To the parish church of Warmyster a pair
of green vestments. Residue to wife Giles (Egidia) and son William, who
are made executors. Witnessed by Philip Meede, merchant, Richard Dug-
more, chaplain, William Wykam, John Reynold, John Smyth, and John
White, burgesses of Bristol, and others.
Proved at Lambeth, April 13th, 1473 ; afterwards at Bristol, before the
Mayor and Sheriff. 255.-JOHN BROWNE, baker and burgess.
1473. Jan. 20th. "Compos mentis mee laudetur altissimus." To be
buried in the church of the Apostles SS. Philip and Jacob, within the chapel
of St. Nicholas. For the use of that church, and for testator's burial there,
xs. To his curate, that he may pray " p' ai'a mea,'' iijs iiijd. Xo the
cathedral church of Worcester xijd. Xwelve chaplains to take part in the
mortuary offices, and have Uijd apiece. Twelve torches to burn on the day
of burial and at the month's mind. Wife Alice to find for herself meat,
drink, and clothing, during her life. To the said Alice a tenement in the
suburb of Bristol "in vico vocaf Olde Markett," situate between the garden
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the east, and extending from the street to the garden of Sir Edward Grey
knt. Lord Lisle ; to remain, after the death of the said Alice, to son
William and his lawful issue ; in default, rem. to son Humphrey and his
lawful issue ; in def., rem to son Henry ; in def., rem. to son Thomas ; in
def., rem. to daughter Margery ; in def., rem. to daughter Joan ; in def.,
rem. to John Browne, son of testator's late son John, and his lawful issue ;
in def., rem. to the procurators of the church of the Apostles Philip and
Jacob, for the use of the said church for ever. Gowns to testator's brother
Thomas, and his brother in law (ffratri in lege). To his sister Agnes "vnu'
Curtell' Cloth." Residue to wife Alice, who is made executrix. Thomas
Keamys overseer, to whom four marks sterling. Witnessed by the said
Thomas Keamys, Richard Batheryn, John Calicote, and others. — Oseney.
Proved at Knoll, April •2nd, 1474 ; afterwards at Bristol, before AVilliam
Spenser, Mayor, and Edmund Westcote, Sheriff.
256. — WILLIAM CODER, burgess and merchant. In the margin Codder.
1473. March 14th. — " sanus mente laudetur altissimus." To be buried
in the crypt of the parish church of St. Nicholas at Bristol, under testator's
marble stone, beside the bodies of his wives there interred. To the pro
curators of the said crypt, for his burial there, xiijs iiijd. Xo the chaplain
of the fratemity, celebrating therein, that he may pray for testator's
soul, vjs viijd. Xo the said church of St. Nicholas a hundred marks for a
set of vestments. To the mother church of Worcester xiijs iiijd. Xo the parish
church of St. Leonard in Bristol £40 for a set of vestments. To the fabric
of the campanile, and for the reparation of the parish church of St.
Laurence of Ludlow twenty marks. To the friars of the blessed and
glorious Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel at Ludlow aforesaid xxs, that they
may pray for testator's soul, and devoutly celebrate the mortuary offices
and mass ; and the same sum to the Augustinian friars there. To the
Friars Preachers of Bristol xxs, that they may be present at various mor
tuary offices, and on the day of the anniversary. Sums of money also to
the three other orders ot friars at Bristol, that they may be present ; and to
each curate of Bristol, each annuellere priest, and every parish clerk in the
town, if present on the day of burial. Twenty poor people to hold torches
about testator's body on that day, or at least on the day of his trental, and
have a gown with a hood of Welsh cloth. Bread and ale to be distributed
among the poor, feeble, and needy on the day of burial, and on that of
the trental. Forty shillings to the parish church of Westbury, that the
parishioners there may recommend testator's soul in theh prayers. To
Thomas Withyford, gentleman, two pipes of woad, reckoning sixteen mea
sures in each pipe. To kinsman John Coder all those books of Latin
(Latinales) already in his keeping, and all the Latin books in a chest within
testator's house, together with the said chest, and ten marks in money. To
William Coder of Newland £10. To his son Richard £5. To John Mason
xxs, &c. The debt ot five marks is remitted to the mother of the said John
Mason, on condition of her providing him with necessaries at school. To
William Colwell, son of testator's daughter Agnes Coder (sic), a hundred
marks, and five pipes of woad ; the said William Colwell and his legacies to be
in the keeping and governance of William Hoton, merchant of Bristol, until
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150 Notes of Bristol Wills.
to the Mayor of the town of Bristol, as the custom is. If the said AVilliam
Colwell should die under age, his effects are to go to testator's issue.
To Thomas Oseney, clerk to the Mayor and Commonalty of Bristol, three
yards of scarlet cloth, and forty shillings in readj' money. To AA'illiam
Hoton, merchant of Bristol, and his heirs, a tenement in " Ooldcornestrete, "
situate between the cemetery of the parish church of St. Leonard and the
tenement inhabited by William AVater, and extending from the said street
to the garden of Sir Edmund Hungreford knt. The said AA'illiam Hoton to
keep testator's anniversary in the said church of St. Leonard, with six chap
lains, and tolling of the bells there, and distribute ten shillings yearly among
the feeble and needy poor, and order the burning of four tapers, to the value of
iijs iiijd^ at the said anniversary, and lay out yearly, pro anima, xls in pious
uses and works of charity. To the fraternity of the holy Cross at the church
of St. John Baptist of Bristol xxs. Legacies also to the prioress and
convent of the blessed Mary Magdalene at Bristol, the poor of long Rewe
and at Laffordesyate, Alice Hoton, Lodowic Jennys, merchant of Bristol,
Katharine Aphowell, Maud Coder, Margaret Lewes, each of testator's maid
servants, John son of AA'illiam Hoton, John son of William Wodyhgton,
merchant of Bristol, AA'illiam Hoton, canon of St. Augustine's monastery at
Bristol, and son of the aforesaid William, Philip Puton of Ludlow, AA'alter
Puton, and Sir Ricliard Warens, chaplain. The aforesaid William Hoton
and AVilliam AA'odyngton to be executors, and have £10 apiece. Witnessed
by Sir John Torner, clerk, vicar of St. Leonard's in Bristol, Sir Richard
Warens, chaplain, Richard Coder of Newland, and many others.
Proved at Knoll, AprU 2iid, 1474; afterwards at Bristol, before the
Mayor and Sheriff.
257. —WILLIAM HYNDE, burgess and whittawer.
1473. Feb. 27th. To be buried in the cemetery of the church of St.
James in Bristol. To the mother church of Worcester iijs jiijd. Xo the
new bell, bought of John Callicote, to serve in the church of St. James
aforesaid, iiiji. A fit chaplain to celebrate therein for three years. To the
prior of St. James, and Laurence the parish chaplain there, iijs iiijd apiece.
Ten shiUings to be equally divided among the four orders of friars on the
day of burial, and the same sum to be laid out in bread for the poor. To
Daniel Sheldon a horse. To Thomas Proud "meam Togam de Kendall."
To Roger AVotton a new gown "pellipaf cu' ffechewes." To John, son of
testator's son John, ten marks of silver when eighteen years of age. To
Joan, sister of the said John, ten marks when she is married. If both
should die under age, the twenty marks are to be distributed pro anima.
Legacies also to Joan, late wife of son John, the chamber of the town of
Bristol, John Swayn, and testator's maid Edith. Half of the residue of goods
to wife Joan ; the other half to be under the control of the aforesaid John
Swayn and the said Joan for her life, it she remains unmarried. These two
to be executors, and the aforesaid Roger AA'otton overseer. Witnessed by
Laurence Preston, chaplain, Thomas Skydmore, Thoinas Proude, and others.
Proved before Robert Carewe, master of arts, commissary of the Bishop
of Worcester, iu the parish church of St. James at Bristol, Aug. Uth, 1474;
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258.— WILLIAM CANYNGES. In the margin—" Test' m AVill'i Canynges
nup' decani de Westbury, antea p' quinq' vices nup' Maioris ville Bristoll'."
1474. Nov. 12th. Testator describes himself as clerk, dean of the
collegiate church and college of the Holy Trinity of Westbury upon Trym,
by Bristol, in the diocese of Worcester, and lately a merchant of the town of
Bristol aforesaid. He commends his soul to Almighty God, the B.V.JI.,
and all the saints, and deshes to be buried in the church of the blessed
Mary of Redcliff at Bristol, in the place which he had constructed and
made on the south side of that church, by the altar of St. Katharine, where
the body of his late wUe Joan was buried. To the mother church of AA'eUs xxd.
To Master Nicholas Pittes, vicar of the said church of Redcliff, v", on
condition that the lights on the day of burial and the month's mind be
borne and lighted freely, and without further payment, within that church
and the limits thereof, and that the executors arrange on the day of burial
twenty-four torches "nouif empf quolib't eor' ponderis xxjU cere," with
other tapers according to their discretion ; the said torches, after the month's
mind, to be distributed to twenty-four parish churches outside and nearest
to Bristol in either direction. To every chaplain of the said church of
Redcliff vjs viijd, on condition of their being present on the day of burial,
and through the whole month immediately following testator's death, and
saying daily by note, in the choir of the said church, the exequies of the
dead, and mass of Bequiem. To each of the three clerks serving in the said
church iijs iiijd^ on condition of their being present. To each of the tliree pro
curators of the church vjs viijd, Xo the keeper of the box for oblations at the
north doorway of that church xxd. Xo each of the fellows of the collegiate
church and college ot AA'estbury aforesaid vjs viijd, and to each chaplain and
deacon of the same college vs, on condition of their personal attendance
at the obsequies and mass in the said church of Westbury, and afterwards
conducting his "body to the church of Redcliff, to the place of burial.
To John Hampton ujs iiijd, on the same condition. To John Gardyner
xxd, on the same condition. To Thomas Norman xxd, on the same con
dition. To WUliam Whetenhall xxd, on the same condition. To William
Clerk, "aquebaiulo de Westbury p'dicf," iijs iiijd^ on the same condition.
To each of the twelve chorister boys of Westbury viijd, on the same
condition. To the six priests of the new chapel, lately founded in
Westbury aforesaid by the venerable father in Christ and lord John bishop
of Worcester, iijs iiijd apiece, to pray for testator's soul. To each of the six
poor almsmen of AVestbury, lately founded by the said lord bishop, xijd.
To each of the six poor widows of Westbury, lately founded by the same, xijd.
To the fabric of the church of Westbury xfs. To the fabric of the church of
Compton Craynefeld, and to the tower thereof, xls. Xo testator's poor alms
men dwelling on RedclyfhuU at Bristol, to each one of them living at the time
of his death, xxs. To the order of Friars Minors of Bristol xx'', on condition of
being at the mortuary offices and mass on the day of burial, and of the month's
mind in the aforesaid church of Redcliff, and on the day of the anniversary
in the first year after testator's death. Legacies to each of the other orders
of friars at Bristol, on the same condition ; to the fraternities of the Assump
tion of the blessed Mary on the bridge of Avon, St. John Baptist founded in
the church ot St. Ewen, St. Katharine of Bristol founded in holy Cros.s Temple,

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and the fraternity ot the Commemoration of Souls founded in the church of
the blessed Mary of Redcliff; to Thomas Warley, AA'Uliam Cooke, John
Wadnyng, Richard Hikkes, AA'illiam Trowell, and Gregory Greemer, servants
of testator ; to Janen Cooke, and John Boriet, servants of the college of
AA'estbury. The sum of xx" to be distributed to the poor, lame, blind,
decrepit, and needy dwelling in Bristol on the day of burial ; a further sum
of xx" to them at the month's mind ; and xx" to the poor on the da5- of the
anniversary. To the church of Redcliff aforesaid testator's two books" voc'
liggers cu' Integra legenda," on condition that one of the said books be in
the choir of that church before one of his chaplains there, "p' me p' p'petuo
fundaf ," on one side of the choir, and the other book on the other side,
before his other chaplain for the time being, as need may require. To his
chaplain Peter Lawles, and his successors, serving or ministering at the
altar of St. Katharine of Redcliff aforesaid, the best pair of vestments of
velvet. To his chaplain Thomas Hawkesok, and his successors, a pair ot
vestraents of damask "blodij Coloris " for ministration at the altar of St.
George in the said church. Another pair of vestments of red damask for
the use of the hospital of St. John Baptist in Redclifputte for ever. To
AA'illiam Canynges, nephew of testator, a tenement in the corner of
Bradstrete at Bristol, by St. John's gate, inhabited by Richard Deryk, shoe
maker, in which tenement Elizabeth Sherp, widow, has the half of one
chamber by right of inheritance ; also a tenement annexed thereto in St.
Laurence's lane, where one goes from Bradstrete towards Smallestreet,
opposite the church of St. Laurence the Martyr, inhabited by John Robyns,
hooper ; testator's whole state in a tenement inhabited by AA'illiam AVykham,
dyer, in Redclyfstrete, between a tenement of Philip Meede and one belong
ing to the monastery of St. Augustine at Bristol ; a close lying between the
meadow called Redclyfmede and testator's garden opposite the cemetery of
the blessed Mary of Redcliff ; an orchard in Pilestrete, held by John Tyler,
weaver, between the King's way and a small garden of testator's ; also that
small garden held by the same John Tyler in Redelane ; also the reversion
of tenements, lands, &c., in Bristol and the suburb, in the hand of Isabel
Powlett, late wife of William Canynges, testator's deceased son, by the gift
of testator for her life only ; namely, two tenements in AA'estowkerstrete, in
the parish of St. Thoinas the Martyr, situate between property of the prior
of the Carthusian house of Witham on either side ; also two messuages on
the bridge of Avon, situate between a messuage of Isabel, late wife ot Sir
John Seymour knt., on the north, and a lane where one goes to a certain
draught called " Avenprevey," on the south, and extending from the King's
way to a void place of land belonging to the Mayor and Commonalty of
Bristol ; also the messuage inhabited by Richard Griffith, waxmaker, on the
bridge of Avon, between the tenement of Thomas Yong and his wile Isabel,
on the south, and that of John Taverner, on the north ; a large tenement
with fourteen shops opposite St. Peter's cross, between the shops of our lady
the Queen, which Simon Olyver lately caused to be buUt anew, and a lane
called "Strete of defence;" and two messuages "sup' le AVeer," between
land belonging to the prior and convent of Witham and the tenement of Hugh
MuUe, gentleman ; all this property to be held by the said WiUiam after the
said Isabel's death. If he should die s,p. , it is to remain to Isabel (Elizabeth)
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issue. If she should die s.p., it is to be sold by the Mayor and Common
Council of Bristol, and the procurators of the church of the blessed Mary
of Reilcliff ; one half of the money to be delivered to the said procurators
for the use and sustentation of his two perpetual chantries founded by him
in that church, and the other half to the Chamber of Bristol for the use of
the said town. To Elizabeth Canynges, late wife of testator's sen John, a
messuage in St. Nicholas's street, " siraul cu' vno magno vaute" pertaining
thereto, held by John Penke, merchant ; also another messuage annexed
thereto, in the same street, held by the same John ; and another in " le
Thoroughowa," between the aforesaid street and Baldewynestrete, held by
Edward Bery, baker ; another messuage in Baldewynestrete, " in Occidentali
p'te diet' Thoroughous," with a large cellar lying next to the said messuage
of the said Edward, held by John Janyns ; and another messuage in the
same street, with two cellars situate in the " Thorowehous " aforesaid, held
by .Robert Megges ; and a large cellar in the east part of the same Thorowe
hous : the aforesaid Elizabeth Canynges to hold this property, for her life
only, ot the chief lords of that fee ; to remain afterwards to the aforesaid
Isabel, testator's niece, and to her lawful issue ; in default of such, to be
sold by the Mayor and Common Council of Bristol, and the procurators of
the church of the blessed Mary of Redcliff ; one half of the money to be
delivered to the said procurators for the use and sustentation of testator's
perpetual chantries hi that church, and the other half for the use of the
town of Bristol. The residue of all and singular his unbequeathed goods,
chattels, jewels, and debts, to William Spenser, merchant of Bristol, and
sen-ant Richard Hykkes, who are to be executors, and distribute therewith
" p' ai'a mea." AVitnessed by Master Philip Hyette, subdean of the
collegiate church of Westbury, Thomas Hexton, merchant of Bristol, John
Grene " Cirurgico eiusd'm ville," and others. — Hardyng.
Proved at Lambeth, Nov. 29th, 1 474 ; also at Bristol, before Robert
Straunge, Mayor, and John Forster, Sheriff, Jan. 12th, 14 Edward iv.
— T Oseney.
"Hardyng " probably stands for Matthew Hardyng, whom the diocesan
registers at AA'orcester mention as chaplain to the Mayor of Bristol, and
from whom, as from other Bristol clergy, a subsidy was due in 1475. The
will of William Canynges, as registered in the Orphan Book, is foUowed by a
memorandum to the effect that John Holden, citizen and cloth-merchant
of London, who had married Elizabeth (Latinized Isabella in the said
will and bond), daughter of Thomas Canynges, late citizen and alderman
of London, and niece of William Canynges, late dean of the church and
college of the Trinity of Westbury upon Tryra, was bound, Sept. Uth,
19 Edward iv. , to the Mayor and Commonalty of Bristol, in the sum of
£100, to make no alienation or " discontynuaunoe " of and in five tenements
in St. Nicholas's street, in the town of "Bristowe," and in Baldwyn-street,
in the suburbs thereof ; which five tenements had come to EUzabeth, then
wife of the said John Holden, by the devise and will of the testament
of the said William Canynges. The will of William Canynges, son of the
said testator, was made June 8th, 1458, in the dwelling house of Stephen
Forster, citizen and merchant ot London, in the parish of St. Botulph by
Billingsgate. He describes himself as son of William Canynges, merchant

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of the town of Bristol, and leaves funeral arrangements to his father, who
is to be executor. All his lands, tenements, rents, &c., in Bristol and
" AA'ellis," after the decease of his wife Isabel without issue by him, to John
Canynges, his brother, with remainder to his father AVilliam, in case of
John's death s.p. AA'itnessed by the aforesaid "honorabilis vir" Stephen
Forster, and John Jaye of Bristol, merchant. Proved Nov. 20th, 1458.
Registered at Somerset House, Stohton, 14. In the same year, old style, the
eminent merchant is mentioned as a correspondent of Sir John Fastolf knt. .
Paston Letter.'^, Gairdner's edition, i. 425. The surname occurs at an early
date in the AA'orcester diocesan registers : — 1308, 12th kal. Jan., brother
Thomas de Canyngges, of the order of Friars Minors, was ordained a priest
by the bishop of AA'orcester in the parish church of " Foleham,'' diocese of
London. The same registers contain the following particulars. ] 467, Aug.
16th, in the house of Sir John Lewys otherwise Tumor, vicar of St. Leonard's
in Bristol, Sh Richard Countasse, chaplain, was admitted to the vacant
perpetual chantry founded by Richard Spycer, late burgess of Bristol, in
the church of St. Nicholas ; to which chantry he was presented " p'
Egregiu' vim' VVill'm Canynges Maiore' ville BristolUe," patron by right of
his mayoralty. , 1467, Sept. 19th, in the chapel within the college of
AA'estbury, the bishop of AA'orcester admitted AVilliam Cannynges (sic),
rector of St. Alban's iu AA'orcester, to the order of acolyte, on the title of
his said benefice. 1467, March 12th, in the chapel within the bishop of
AA'orcester's manor of Northwick, the said bishop admitted AA'illiam
Cannynges, ot the diocese of Bath and AA'eUs, upon letters dimissory, to the
order of subdeacon, on the title of his patrimony. 1468, AprU 2nd, in the
chapel within the manor of Northwick, the bishop of AA'orcester admitted
AA'illiam Cannynges, ot the diocese of B. and W., upon letters dimissory, to the
order of deacon, — " ad ti'm patrimonij sui de quo reputauit se contentu' in
diaconu' rite & cano'ice ordinauit." 1468, April 16th, in the same chapel, the
bishop of AA'orcester admitted AA'illiam Cannynges, of the diocese of B. and W.,
upon letters dimissory, to the order of priest, on the title of his patrimony.
On the same day, the said bishop collated Sir AA'illiam Cannynges,
chaplain, to a canonry in the collegiate church of AA'estbury, and the
prebend of " Goderynghill alias diet' Wodeford ant Trekehill vel Bryan"
in the same, vacant by the free resignation of Master Robert Slymbrygg,
last canon and prebendary thereof. The said Robert had been collated to
this preferment, which was of the yearly value of forty shillings, in 1467,
Nov. 7th, and, on Dec. 27th, he took an oath of obedience to the dean, or,
in his absence, the subdean. The possessor of this preferment had a right
to a stall in the choh, and a place and voice in the chapter ot AA'estbury.
1468, May 5th, the bishop collated Sir John Lewys otherwise Tumor,
chaplain, to the rectory of St. Alban's in AA'orcester. 1469, June ,3rd.
Sir AA'illiam Cannynges, chaplain, was collated by the bishop of AVorcester
to the office of dean of the collegiate church and college of AA'estbury,
vacant by the free resignation of Master Henry Sampson ; and took an
oath that he would observe all the statutes and ordinances appohited by the
said bishop, the founder and patron, would be content with the sums set forth
in the statutes, and would not reveal the secrets of the said church and college
to the detriment thereof. He was inducted and histalled on the same day,
by vittue of a mandate issued to Master Philip Hyett, subdean, or president

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of the chapter there, in the presence of Master Thomas Hawkyns, arch
deacon of Worcester, Thomas Balsall, professor of sacred theology, William
Mogys, archdeacon of Stafford, "ac me Rob'to Enkbarow. et multis alijs
Socijs & ministris d'ce Eocrie." The canonry vacated by Canynges was
accepted, on the same day, by Henry Sampson, master in the faculty of arts,
who had been presented to the deanery of Westbury Jan. 20th, 1458, five
months after Philip Hyett had been collated by the bishop to the office of
subdean. This Sampson appears to be identical with Henry Sampson,
master of arts, whom the bishop collated to the rectory of Tredington, co.
AA'orcester, Sept. Uth, 1451, and who died Nov. 17th, 1482, as stated on his
monumental brass in Tredington church, which represents him as wearing
the almuce of a canon. The diocesan registers mention that the bishop,
being in his college of AA'estbury, within a certain oratory there, selected
Robert Multon, one of the seven monks nominated by the chapter or
convent at AA'orcester, for the office of prior in the cathedral church, in
succession to Thomas Musard deceased ; in the presence of William Vance,
or Vauxe, the bishop's chancellor, who was, or had been, one of the canons of
Westbury, William Cannynges, dean of the said college. Master Thomas
Balsall, &c., Aug. 19th, 1469. Canynges, it appears, died Nov. 17th, and
the bishop appointed as his successor Master Robert Slymbrygg, doctor of
decrees, Dec. 5th, 1474 ; the entry of the appointment containing a note
that the main portion of the fruits and profits of the vicarage of Kempsey,
CO. AVorcester, with the annexed chapels of Stoulton and Norton, had lately
(Sept. 2nd, 1473) been made over to the church and college of Westbury for
the use of the dean thereof. About forty-one years afterwards, according to
the registers, the name of Canynges became again connected with this place.
Sept. 14tli, 1515, Master William Canynges, master of arts, was instituted to
the office of subdean and vicar in the collegiate church of Westbury, vacant
by the death of John Wellew ; being presented by, the dean and chapter there,
and promising on oath to obey and reverence the dean and his successors,
to reside constantly and personally, to observe the statutes of the reverend
father in Christ, John lord bishop of Worcester, the illustrious founder, to
be content with the appointed yearly sum of £10, and to abstain from
revealing to any man the secrets of the said collegiate church and college
to the detriment thereof. At the end of one year however the office was
vacant by his resignation ; the institution of his successor bearing date
Oct. 1st, 1516.
259.— WILLIAM HOTON, merchant. In the margin .ff^ottora.
1474. Sept. 3rd. To be buried in the north porch of the church of St.
Werburgh, by the burial-place of Master WilUam Sutton, clerk, rector of
that church, there interred. Legacies to the said church, and the rector,
who was to have one of testator's gowns " penulaf cu' bever ;" to the mother
church of Worcester ; each order of friars in Bristol, if present at the
mortuary offices, &c., and offering masses and prayers pro anima ; the poor
of the almshouses of St. Katharine and " longe Rewe," of the almshouse by
the church of All Saints in Bristol, and of that at " laffordys yate;"
servants Maud Codder, Elizabeth Hunte, Katharine Whight, Joan Byrch,
and Joan Bury ; apprentices John Askell, Edmund Dovandre, and John
With, on condition that they kindly and diligently serve testator's wife ;

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Lodowic John, merchant of Bristol ; Thomas Oseney, clerk of the Mayor
and Commonalty of the town ; Katharine Buntyng, and AA'illiam Buntyng.
A chaplain to celebrate for testator's soul every day for four years in the
aforesaid church of St. Werburgh, and have £24 sterling. Twelve poor
men to be provided with a black gown of Welsh cloth on the day of the
trental, and to hold twelve torches. To son William Hoton, canon of St.
Augustine's at Bristol, five marks in ready money, a standing silver cup
with cover, &c. To servant Elizabeth Cromwell £8, and two yards and a
half of woollen cloth " de Sadde morrey ;" also fifty shillings, if her brother
George Cromwell be dead on the day of testator's burial. To son John and
his heu-s, a tenement in " Old Cornestrett " in Bristol, situate between the
cemetery of St. Leonard's church and the tenement inhabited by AA'illiam
Water, and extending from the street to the garden of Sir Edmund Hunger-
ford knt. ; which property testator had by the gift and grant of William
Coder, late merchant of Bristol, on condition that the said John Hoton and
his heirs duly keep the said William's anniversary every year in the parish
church of St. Leonard aforesaid, with six chaplains, " et pulsac' Campanar'
ib'm," and distribute ten shUlings in bread among the poor, feeble, and
needy, also arrange for the buniing of four tapers, of the value of iij" iiijd,
at the said anniversary, and yearly dispose of forty shillings for pious
purposes, for the welfare of the said William Coder's soul, by the advice and
counsel of AA'iUiam Wodyngton, merchant of Bristol, and his heirs. AVife
Alice and son John to be executors : two parts of the residue of testator's
effects to the former, and the third part to the latter. William AA'odyngton
to be overseer, and have £10 sterling. Witnessed by Master Thomas Pyttes,
rector ot St. AA'erburgh's, John Alberton, and John Swancote of Bristol,
" M'cator'," and many others.
Proved before the Mayor and Sheriff, Sept. 20th, 15 Edward iv. Pre
viously proved at Lambeth.
260.— ROBERT JACOB, otherwise Jakes, merchant.
1475. May 24th. — " sanus mente laudef altissimus,'' To be buried in
the church of St. AA'ei-burgh, at the discretion of wife Elizabeth. To the said
church, for burial there, xxs. To the mother church of Worcester iijs iijjd.
To the rector of St. AA'erburgh's, for tithes, " meam sengle Armulausara de
Skarlette." If testator's moveable goods should not be enough to pay all his
just debts, there was to be a sale of his messuage, toft, and void place in Corne
stret, situate between what was formerly the messuage of Robert Shypward,
lately inhabited by Philip Geyuan (?), on the west, and the messuage lately
held by Isabel Power, on the east, and extending from the said street to what
was formerly Robert Russell's land ; the surplus of the money so raised to be
expended on celebrations pro anima for one year in the parish church of St.
Werburgh. If the said goods should suffice for the payment of all just debts,
wife Elizabeth to hold the at oresaid property for her life. To son John and his
lawful hehs, after the death of testator's brother Humphrey Jacob of Tam
worth, lands, tenements, reversions, and services in Brantyngthorp, Great
Petelyng, Little Petelyng, and Wheston, co. Leicester. To -wife EUzabeth,
for her life, a tenement in Tamworth, co. Warwick, situate in Chhchstret,
between the prebendal land of Sirescote and what was lately the land of
John Aston, and extending from the King's way to the King's fosse ; also a

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burgage in Tamworth, situate in Chirchstret, between the land of Richard
Archar of Stotfold, esquire, and his wife Alice, and the land of Henry Jeke,
and extending from the King's way ' ' vna cu' ffossa d'ni Reg's " to the land
of Thomas Ferreys ; another burgage in Tamworth " p'ut situaf in Alto vico
vocaf Chh-chstret. exopposito stansili (?) Ciinif ij," between the prebendal
land of Chescote and testator's own land ; also his state and term of years
in a messuage at Bristol in Cornestret, situate between the late tenement
of John Wythyford " & Mesuagiu' Abbaf sc'i Augustini & Neth," lately in
habited by David Sergeaunte, and extending from the street to the messuage
of the Lady Elizabeth Russell : remainder to sons .John and William ; the
former to possess all the aforesaid lands, tenements, &c., in co. Leicester ; and
AVilliam to have the state and term of years in the aforesaid messuage in
Cornestrete, also testator's dwelling house, toft, and void place in the same
street, it they shall not have been sold by wife Elizabeth, and the remaining
property in Tamworth. If William should die s.p., rem. to son John and
his lawful issue ; in def., rem. to daughter Margaret and her heirs for ever.
Residue of goods to wife Elizabeth, who is to be sole executrix, and dispose
"p' salute ai'e mee," and give to sons John and William, out of the said
residue, £20 apiece. AA'itnessed by Master Thomas Pyttes, rector of St.
AA'erburgh's, John Forster, merchant and sheriff of Bristol, Robert Bolton,
John Estoefeld, Henry Dale, Nicholas Slyke, merch : ot Bristol, and others.
Proved before WUliam Byrde, Mayor, and Thomas Rowley, Sheriff,
Jan. 24th, 15 Edward iv. Previously proved at Lambeth.
261.— PHILIP MEDE, burgess.
1471. Jan. 11th. To be buried in the church of the blessed Mary of
RedcUff, by the altar of St. Stephen the Martyr. To the vicar of that
church, for tithes and offerings, xxs. To the fabric of the same church a
pipe of woad. To the mother church of St. Andrew of Wells xijd. Xo the
church of St. Thomas the Martyr at Bristol £4 sterling, " de ciuibz dicta
Eccl'ia raichi debet iij" vs. " To wife Isabel, for her life, lands, tenements,
etc., in the county of Somerset and in Bristol ; rem. to son Richard Mede
and his lawful posterity ; in default of issue, rem. to Maurice Berkley and
his wife Isabel, testator's daughter, and their lawful issue ; in def., rem. to
PhUip Ryngston and his lawful issue ; in def. , rem. to Robert Ricarde and
his heirs and assigns. A fit chaplain to celebrate and pray for testator's
soul, and the souls of his parents, and be paid £40 sterling. Residue of goods
to wife Isabel. She, and son Richard Mede, and Maurice Berkley to be
executors. Witnessed by Master John Mede, rector of Wraxal, William
AA'ykam, Robert Baron, John Lauerance, Ed'o Bracy, and others.
Proved before AA'Uliam Brid, Mayor, and Thomas Rowley, Sheriff,
March 26th, 16 Edward iv. Previously proved at Lambeth.
262.— THOMAS KEMPSON, the elder, burgess.
1475. Nov. 29th. To be buried within the church of the blessed Mary
of " Radeclif." To the cathedral church of VA'ells xxd. Legacies to Sir
Thomas Smith, vicar of holy Cross Temple, testator's curate, for tithes. Sir
Roger Kempson, chaplain, his brother. Sir AA'illiam Kempson, chaplain, John
Hone, and Richard Radifford. To wife Joan, in money, 100 marks sterling ;

258 Notes of Bristol Wills.
in jewels of silver, the worth of 100 marks ; five pipes of woad, and all house
hold UtensUs • she to find a fit secular chaplain, who is to celebrate pro
anima for seven years in the aforesaid church of holy Cross, and receive a
yearly stipend according to the usage of the town of Bristol. To kmsman
Thomas Kempson the best coat of maU, &c. To Robert Bonok a barrel ot
oU To twelve needy men a gown of "Russet ffrise." Wife Joan to be
executrix, and have the residue of goods. John Screveyn to be overseer,
and have ten marks sterUng. Witnessed by Sir Thomas Smyth, vicar of
holy Cross Temple, and John Screveyn, merchant.
Proved at Lambeth, Jan. 16th, 1475. No record of proof at the
GuUdhaU. 263.— ROBERT HYNDE, goldsmith and burgess.
1476. May 17th. To be buried in the parish church of the Holy
Trinity at Bristol. To the cathedral church of AA'orcester xijd. Xo the
aforesaid church of the Holy Trinity, for the use of the high altar, "vnu'
Paxbrede Argenti & deauraf ponder' quindecim vnc' ad orand' p' ai'a mea,"
&c. To Master Robert Carewe, rector of that church, and testator's curate,
for tithes, xxs sterling. To each of the chaplains celebrating therein, and
present at the burial and month's mind, xijd. Xo a fit secular chaplain, to
celebrate pro anima therein for a whole year, vj". To the water-bearing
clerk of that church, "p' classis pulsand' diem sepulture mee et indies
videl't vnam pulsac'o'era apud le Curfew vsq' ad mensem," xvjs viijd. li-Qr
the use of the chapel of St. James in the parish .church of Newent "in
fforesta " vjs yiijd. To the church ot St. Ewen at Bristol vjs viijd. To each
of the four orders of friars there, present at the funeral rites, v^. To every
parish church of the town of Bristol, situate within the diocese of Wor
cester, the churches of the Holy Trinity and St. Ewen only excepted, iijs
iiijd. Xo the King's way between Chepnam and Calle, towards London,
vjs viijd. Legacies also to the chapel ot St. Katharine in the church ot
holy Cross Teraple at Bristol, the fabric of the chapel of St. Anthony,
opposite the chapel of St. Anne, John Balle at " Manyswyhope in fforesta,"
and John Gylbert " Cariar." Residue of goods to testator's wife Elen and
his children. Edward Kyte and John Birde, of Bristol, to be executors, and
take £-1:0 for the fulfilling of the will, &c., reserving for themselves forty
shillings apiece.
Proved before John Bagott, Mayor, and AA'illiam AVykeham, Sheriff,
Nov. I8th, 16 Edward iv. Previously proved at Lambeth.
264.— JOHN SHIPWARD, the elder, merchant.
1473. Dec. 14th. To be buried in the chancel of St. Stephen's church
at Bristol, by the high altar, " in loco quo (sic) de nouo construxi de
petra," beside wife Katharine. To the mother church of Worcester vs. To
the rector of the said church of St. Stephen, for tithes, xls. xhe sum of x"
to be distributed iu bed-clothes "die obitus mei" among poor householders
in the parish of St. Stephen, according to the discretion of the executors,
and the advice of the rector there. Five marks for the poor on the day of
burial, and the same sum at the month's mind, in bread and ale. Four
large and four small tapers, weighing ten pounds, to stand burning upon
the hearse from the day of burial to that of the month's mind, " cu' duobus

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Standarddez cu' olio ardent' die ac nocte a die p'dicf Obitus mei vsq' ad die'
Mensalis mee. " Twenty -four torches to burn about testator's body on those
occasions, and to be held by twenty -four poor men, to each of whom a gown
of black frize with a hood of white frize, and four pence in money. Two
torches to burn daily at the mass of Bequiem in the said church of St.
Stephen, from the day aforesaid to the month's mind, to be held by two poor
men, who are to have a daily payment of a penny apiece, and meat and
drink at the charges of the executors. Of the aforesaid twenty-four torches,
after the month's mind, two are to be given to the said church of St.
Stephen, two to the church of All Saints in Bristol, for the use of the frater
nity of Jesus there, two to the church of St. Bartholomew's hospital, for the
use of the fraternity of St. Clement, one to the chapel of the blessed Mary
on the bridge of Avon, and one to each of the other parish churches and
chapels in Bristol, where most needed, according to the discretion of the
executors. To the said church of St. Stephen two missals, and a chalice of
silver and gilt ; also six pairs of vestments, namely, one pair of " velwett sup'
velwet Browderyd cu' vna Cruce de Redde velwett," another of black
damask, embroidered with a cross of cloth of gold, another of white baudkin
with a cross of red, another of green ' ' Borde Alisonder, " &c. ; on condition
that testator's priests, singing iu the said church, shall have and use the
said vestments at the high altar on every needful occasion, to the praise of
God, without contradiction of the rector or procurators. Legacies to each
chaplain, clerk, and singing boy at the said church of St. Stephen, and all
the curates, chaplains, and parish clerks of the town, attending the mortuary
offices ; each order of friars in Bristol, if present ; every prisoner in the
King's gaol of Newgate, every man and woman in any almshouse in the
town of Bristol on the day of testator's death, each inmate of the almshouse
of the Holy Trinity at Lafford's gate, and the chapel of the blessed Mary on
the bridge of Avon. To John, son of testator, his ' ' hospicium " in the
High-street at Bristol, called " Gillowes," inhabited by David Osteler; a
tenement annexed thereto, lately inhabited by John Leynell, draper ; a tene
ment and ceUar there, held by Hugh Forster, saddler ; a tenement there,
inhabited by William Atkyns and his wife Maud, lately inhabited by the
aforesaid John Leynell ; a tenement there called "le Cokke," inhabited by
Clement VA'iltshire, with a stable and chamber behind the " Gillowes," held
by William Peynf ; a tenement in " seynt Nicholas Strete," held by John
Fumyvall, pewterer, with a cellar there held by the said Clement AA'iltshiie ;
a cellar there held by John George ; also a tower in a large garden ' ' apud
Lafforddes yate," together with the garden itself ; five other gardens there,
held by Edmund AA'escote, Thomas Daske, Richard Boteler, John Cely, and
Thomas AA'odward and his wife Isabel ; also seven acres of meadow in
Radclyff Mede, held by David Hosteler ; and a garden " extra Temple yate,"
lately held by John Gregory, merchant : all this property to be had and
held by said John Shipward and his lawful posterity, on condition that two
chaplains be found for twenty-five years to celebrate daily at the high altar
ot the aforesaid church of St. Stephen, for testator's soul, and the souls of
his parents John Shipward, late merchant of Bristol, and Guynot his wife,
3i AA'illiam Philippys, late of Bath, draper, and Agnes his wife, &o. ; and
after the said twenty-five years, one fit chaplain is to celebrate for ever pro
anima at the high altar of that church ; the said chaplain, and each ot the

160 Notes of Bristol Wills.
said chaplains, vested in surplices, shall on the days in future " post
meridie' & ante vesp'ar' decantac'onem " say distinctly and openly the offices
for the dead according to the use of Sarum before the high altar aforesaid,
and on the morrow of those days the mass of Bequiem ; the aforesaid
chaplains, during the said term and years, to say mass in honor of the most
blessed Name of Jesus on every Friday in the week, unless other feasts
occur, or any other lawful cause prevent ; the said priests to be present daily
in surplices in the choir of St. Stephen's church, and sing mattins, mass,
and vespers with the other ministers of the said church ; son John and his
lawful heirs to pay yearly to the said chaplains nine marks, and for bread,
wine, and wax, two shillings ; the anniversary to be kept in that church
every year, the exequies on the 2nd of August, and mass of Beqiiiem on the
morrow, the rector attending with nineteen chaplains and the clerks of the
church, he to be paid, for celebrating and singing, iiijd, and for having a
light in the church at the time of the said exequies and mass, ijs ; each
priest then present iiijd, each clerk ijd, each procurator xijd, and to a
hundred poor people dwelling within the said parish jd apiece. To the Mayor of
Bristol, personally attending the said rites, and making an offering at the said
mass, vjs viijd. Xo the Sheriff and Recorder of the town, personally attend
ing, iijs iiij,j apiece. To the bailiffs of the said town, the clerk to the Mayor
and Commonalty, and the Mayor's sword-bearer, personally attending, xijd
apiece. To other persons in the service ot the Mayor and Sheriff, and to the
itinerant bailiff, personally attending, iiijd apiece. To the clerk of the said-
church of St. Stephen, for tolling the bells, xxd. To the crier iiijd. xhe
said Mayor, Sheriff, and Recorder to take the oversight of the keeping of
the said anniversary every year on the aforesaid day for ever. If the in
tention of this will should be neglected by son John and his posterity, the
aforesaid property is to pass to testator's daughter Agnes, wife of Edmund
AVescote, and to her daughter Isabel Norton, in equal portions, to be held
by them and their lawful heirs, on condition that the said chaplains be
provided, and the anniversary kept, &c. If the said Agnes and Isabel
should die s.p., rem. to testator's daughter Joan, wife of Thomas Norton
esquire, and her lawful issue, on the same conditions. If the said Joan
should be neglectful, or die s.p., rem. to Master John Harlowe, rector of
the said church of St. Stephen, and John Scryven and Henry Vaughan,
procurators of that church, and their successors, and to the parishioners
there, and their heirs for ever, on the same conditions. If they should faU
to carry out testator's intention, rem, to AVUliam Bridde, Mayor of Bristol,
and his successors, and the Commonalty of the town for ever, to be held on
the same conditions. To the said son John and his lawful heirs a tenement
on the Key of Bristol, inhabited by Gillam de la Founte, merchant ; a tene
ment in Fysshereslane, inhabited by Robert Bridde, with a void place of
land adjoining it ; a tenement " apud le Pyll yende," inhabited by Benedict
Crose, mason, and another there, inhabited by Richard MakweU, taUor,
from which tenement a yearly rent of assize has gone to the rector, pro
curators, and parishioners of the aforesaid church of St. Stephen ; also a
tenement in Mersshestrete, inhabited by John Colle, with two cottages
opposite to the said tenement ; a newly built tenement in the same street,
between the tenement ot Thomas Yong, the Judge, .and that of John AVykys,
gentleman ; two tenements in the same street, inhabited by Richard Spenser

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and Richard BuUoke ; two newly built tenements in the same street, in
habited by Katharine Whyte and Thomas Sutton ; a tenement in the same
street, inhabited by Thomas Knokke ; a house called " le Masthous," situate
on the Key next that of John Bagod ; the house called " le Scolehous," with
a long cellar underneath, at the end of the said Key, near the tower there ;
a tenement in " Seynt Marystrete," purchased of William Joce, late
merchant of Bristol ; two tenements on the Were, between what was lately
the tenement of John Innyng, gentleman, and a tenement of the Lady
Isabel Stenshawe ; and testator's state and term of years in the tenement
i^Jhabited by him. If son John should die s.p., all this property to remain
to daughter Agnes, wife of Edmund Wescote, and Isabel Norton, her
daughter, in equal portions. If both of these should die s.p., rem. to
daughter Joan, wife of Thomas Norton esquire, and her lawful hehs. If the
said Joan should die s.p., the property is to be expended on the celebration
of masses, on poor bedridden people, the marriage of young virgins, defective
highways, &c. To Edmund Wescote, merchant of Bristol, and his wUe
Agnes, and their lawful hehs, the tenement inhabited by them in " Balwyne-
strete." If they should die s.p., rem. to the aforesaid Isabel Norton. To
the same Isabel a tenement in Cristemastrete, inhabited by John Stokys,
merchant ; also a tenement in Balwynestrete, by the church of St. Leonard,
lately inhabited by Geoffrey Jankyn, mariner ; a tenement in Gropelane,
inhabited by Roger Purches " halyer ;" and a tenement in Mersshestrete,
inhabited by John Fowke, baker. If the said Isabel should die s.p., rera.
to Edmund AA'escote and his wife Agnes ; in default of issue, rem. to son
John Shipward ; in def., rem. to Joan wife of Thomas Norton esquhe. If
the said Joan should die s.p., the property is to be religiously disposed of
for the health of testator's soul, and that of his wife Katharine, &c Son
John and Edmund Wescote to have the residue of goods, and be executors.
AA'itnessed by Thomas Oseney, Thomas Newton, Thomas Lane, and others.
Proved at Lambeth, Jan. 1st, 1476 ; afterwards before the Mayor and
Sheriff. — Oseney. 265.— HENRY BROUN, brewer.
1464. Dec... To be buried in the church of the Holy Trinity in
Bristol. Legacies to the high altar and fabric of that church, and the mother
church of AA'orcester. To son Richard a silver cup. Residue of goods to
wife Isabel, who is to be executrix, pay debts, and dispose pro anima.
Master Robert Carew, rector of the aforesaid church, to be overseer.
Proved before Master Thomas Bevir, "in decreto Bacallar'," &c., in
the church of St. Peter of Bristol, Jan. 15th, 1464. No record of proof
before the Mayor. •
266.— AVILLIAM ROAVLEY, burgess.
1478. Nov. 25th. To be buried in the chapel of St. George within the
church of the Carmelite Friars " apud Burdcaux." To the use of the said
friars " 1 ffrankes monete Acquitanie " in addition to funeral expenses. To
wife Elizabeth household goods, and the third part of the jewels. To Thomas
Rowley, testator's father in Bristol, the sum of £10 sterling, that he may
bestow it on the most needy poor, &c. The said Thomas to provide a fit
chaplain to celebrate " vnu' trigentale p' ai'a mea sicut ip'e quondam
M

102 Notes of Bristol Wills.
Ordinauit p' ai'a flEratris mei RicardL" Testator's four daughters to be pro
vided for out of his goods, and the wUl fulfiUed by his father, " Cuius
conscienciam Jlluminet Sp'us veritatis." To father's apprentice George xls.
To my boy Nicholas xxs. Kinsman .John Chestre to have £10 sterUng, and
be overseer of all the effects in those parts, both of merchandise and "de
Gubernacione Nauis," and render a good and faithful account to testator's
father after the arrival of the ship at the port of Bristol. His said father to
have the residue of goods, and be executor. AA'itnessed by .lanycot Barero,
Richard Seynt, Roger TaiUour, Richard Vaughan, Thomas ap HoweU,
Robert Barero, and others.
Proved before William Spencer, Mayor, and John Skryven, Sheriff,
Sept. 15th, 19 Edward iv. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical
authorities. This will is followed by two notes relating to administration ; from
which it appears that Thomas Rowley, testator's father, died before the wiU
was proved, and that administration was committed, first to ilargaret
Rouley, widow, and John Esterfield, of Bristol, and afterwards to testator's
uncle WUliam Rowley. The notes make mention of Master William
Vauxe (spelling the name thus, and also Vance), dean of the collegiate
church of AA'estbury ; who, according to the AA'orcester diocesan registers,
was dead in 1479, and was succeeded by Master John Lyndesey, professor of
sacred theology, Aug. 25th, in that year.
267.— AA'ILLIAM ROWLEY, merchant.
1479. Nov. 6th. Testator is described as " de BristoU' Mei-cator.
nacion' Anglican' dei gr'a mente sanus. corporea licet egritudine detentus.''
His will is nuncupative, and was made in the town of " Dam in fflandria,"
in the dwelling house ot the honorable Roger de Dam, citizen and inhabitant
of that town. He desired to be buried in the parish church of the blessed
Mary there, — " in ambitu elegit retro chorum," and bequeathed Flemish
money to the fabric of that church "pietatis intuitu ac fauore Sepulture,"
and to the church itself " p' testamento ;" also to each curate and chaplain,
and to the guardians " sen matricularijs" thereof. To the religious ladies
of St. Agnes there, of the order of St. Augustine, ' ' p' humanitate p' easd'm
p'stita in extremis," &c., eight crowns of French money to be once paid
(semel leuan'). Testator's effects moveable and immoveable to be parted
between his wife Joan and children, provision being made pro anima.
Legacies to the vicar of St. Ewen's in Bristol, the hospital of the town of
" la Rentarya in Hispania," and the church of the blessed Mary of " Huren-
heranso " in Spain. John Estirfield of England, to whom £5 sterling of
English money, and testator's belpved wife Joan to be executors. "Acta
fuerunt in villa de Dam." Witnessed by Master Francis Caen', licentiate
in decrees, " Alterius porc'onis ib'm vicesgeren'," Arnold Helle and Nicholas
Horenbord, priests of the diocese of Tournay, and chaplains of the aforesaid
parish church, brother John Bond, hospitaller, Nicholas A'and ', " vecf ens (?)
Burgi," Master John oocx (?), Englishman, Peter Aeruondts (?), Christopher
Maercolff, Francis Rehighoodt (?), and more witnesses worthy ot credit,
inhabitants of the same town. " Ei Ego Marcus Cryn P'b'r oriu'dus de
Ghistolla Torn'cens' Dioc' sacris Ap'lica & iinperiali auct ' Notarius juratus
Quia," &c.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 163 •
Proved at Knoll, May 3rd, 1480; afterwards at Bristol, before the
Mayor and Sheriff. 268.— JOAN KEMPSON.
1479. Sept. 10th. Testatrix was widow of Thomas Kempson, bnrgess
of Bristol, in the diocese of Bath and AA'eUs, and desired to be buried in the
parish church of holy Cross Temple there, before the altar dedicated in
honor of SS. Andrew and Nicholas, to which altar she bequeathed a missal.
To the -vicar of that church a bowl, worth four marks, and six of her best
towels. To the said church xxs, and to the chapel of St. Katharine
there vjs. viijd. xhe sum of £100 for the support of a perpetual chaplain in
the church aforesaid ; the sum to be laid out in tenements, but to be safely
kept in a chest by Sir John Mason, vicar of the church, Robert Bonnok,
and John Jay, merchant of Bristol, each of whom is to have a key, until the
tenements are obtained and peaceably held. To the cathedral church of
Wells xvjd. To Alice wife of Richard Mathowe a cloth "voc' le forste
cloth ;" and a similar one to the daughters of Thomas Egleston. To my
chaplain Sir Richard four yards of green cloth. The best loom to Thomas
Dexe, the second to Thomas Penlowe, the thhd, being near the Avon, to
Thomas Wigan. To each of the sons of my sister vjs viijd. Xo the church
of St. Peter in Bristol " ij Tortell'." Legacies also to the wife of John
Hoppis, the house of the Augustinian friars at Bristol, the church of St.
Augustine the Less, the church of Clifton by Bristol, the chapel of St.
Anthony, and Joan daughter of Ric'nard Rastf orth. Residue of goods, lands,
and tenements to the executors, namely, Robert Bonnock, and his wife
Elen, daughter of testatrix. The aforesaid Sir John Mason to be overseer.
Witnessed by the said Sir John, William Sodbury, and John Crykald of
Bristol, weavers, and others.
Proved at Mathfeld, Oct. 8th, 1479. No record of proof before the
Mayor. This will is followed by two blank pages ; after which there is a writing,
dated July 1st, 1561, relating to the foundation of the Gramraar School in
Bristol, and addressed to "all. trewe. xp'en. people." by Nicholas Thorne
of -the city of Bristowe, merchant. The writing is followed by twenty-
three blank leaves. 269.— PETER DREAA'Z, burgess and merchant.
1487. Sept. 18th. To be buried in the parish church of St. Stephen, to
the fabric of which " idest le Rode lofte " xls. Xo the rector of that church,
for tithes, vjs viijd. Xo the cathedral church of Worcester xijd. Xo
daughter Margaret £10 sterling. To Margery " filie mee Medic " £10. To
daughter Katharine £10. To son Robert £10. If the said Margaret should
die s.p., or before coming to years of discretion, her portion is to be divided
equally between the survivors. If all except one "diem claudant extre-
mum," that one is to take the whole sum of £40. If all should decease,
" q'd absit," before their lawful age, a fit priest is to celebrate pro anima in
the aforesaid church of St. Stephen, and receive nine marks yearly of the
£40, as long as it will last. Twenty shUlings' worth of bread to be dis
tributed to the imprisoned and the poor. To brothers Richard and John
Drewz fifty shillings apiece. Johu Balle to have testator's part of the salt
M 2

¦164 Notes op Bristol Wills.
in the cellar of John Burton. Legacies also to John Bray, apprentice John
Quyrke, and servant Joan Cory. Residue of goods to wife Joan. She and
the aforesaid John Drewz to be executors. Richard Vaughan overseer.
Witnessed by Master Walter Morice, bachelor in decrees, Robert Warner,
chaplain, and John Ball, merchant.
Proved at Moretelake, Oct. 1st, 1487 ; afterwards at Bristol, before the
Mayor and Sheriff. 270.— ELIZABETH FERRE,
1487. Feb. Uth. Testatrix describes herself as "late the wyf of
William fferre somtyme the wife of John Alberton nowe beyng widdowe."
To be buried in the church of St. Stephen of Bristowe. "Jtem y bequeth
to the Cathedrall of Worcestre xijd." Xo son Andrew Alberton a signet
of gold, two pairs of sheets, a covering of a bed " of Inxbon worke," &c.
To son John Alberton " a hother Signet of golde. ij peire of Shetes w'
a Bedde white and blewe a mete cloth and a Towell of workes And a
Carpette." To daughter Joan Alberton the state and term of years
now to come of the place inhabited by testatrix, and the residue of house
hold effects after the payment of the bequests before written. If Joan
should die unmarried, the said state to remain to son John and his
assigns. If all the chUdren should so die, their legacies "shall be bysette
in tynding of Seculer preeste " to sing in the aforesaid church of St.
Stephen as long as " the saide goodez shalle suffice." Residue to the said
children, "to be departed egally emongest them." They are made executors.
John Walshe and John Drewez overseers. Witnessed by Sir John Edwardez,
George Hunte, and others.
Proved before John Esterfeld, Mayor, and John Chestre, Sheriff, Aug. 6th,
3 Henry vii. Previously proved before the ecclesiastical authorities.
271.— EDWARD KYTE, burgess.
1487. June 18th. To be buried in the parish church of the Holy
Trinity of Bristol. To the cathedral church of Worcester vjd. To daughter
Joan Kyte xviij" xiijs iiijd. in money ; also " vnu' Noote hamisaf cu'
argento & deauraf ,.. .men' optimu' ffethirbedde," &c. If she should die
"ante annos nubiles," her legacies are to be distributed "in pijs vsibz &
Caritaf p' salute ai'e mee," &c. A measure of woad for the use of the
aforesaid pariah church. A secular chaplain to celebrate therein for two
years, at the altar of St. Katharine, and be paid £12. Sir Thomas Lyncoln
to have testator's horse. Wife Agnes to have the residue of goods, and be
executrix. Sir Thomas ^Lyncoln and John Kyte overseers : to the latter
articles ot clothing, including testator's best doublet. Witnessed by John
Bale, Simon Passhley, John G'uute (Graunte ?), and others.
Proved in the parish church of the blessed Mary " in Foro," Jjily 13th,
1487 ; afterwards before the Mayor and Sheriff.
272.— AGNES KYTE.
1487. Dec. 17th. Testatrix was widow of Edward Kyte, late of Bristol,
merchant, and desired to be buried in the parish church of the Holy Trinity,
to which she bequeathed a measure of woad. To the cathedral church of
Worcester vjd. To son John a gown which belonged to the late husband of

Notes of Bristol Wills. 165
testatrix, also a whole cloth called a "See Cloth,'' six cushions, "vnu'
Table cloth," and all the wares beyond the sea already in his governance.
To daughter Alice a gown ' ' coloris morrey," a pair ot beads, &c. To daughter
Joan "vnam Note" with the cover, and a pair ot beads "deCoralle." If
the said Joan should die under age, "videli't ante Annos nubiles," her
legacies are to be distributed 2>ro anima. Residue to tho executors. Sir
Thomas Lyncoln, chaplain, and Thomas Davye* Witnessed by Hugh Bruer,
John Sadiller, and others.
Proved in the parish church of the Holy Trinity of Bristol, Jan. 24th,
J 487 ; afterwards before the Mayor and Sheriff.
273.— RICHARD ERLE, esiiuiro, burgess.
1491. June 15th. Testator commends his sinful soul to Almighty God,
his Creator and Redeemer, the B.V.M. " Rcgine misericordie," and all the
saints, and desires to be buried in the chapel of St. Michael the Archangel,
on the north side of the high altar of the parish church of the Holy Trinity
at Bristol ; to which altar, for tithes and offerings forgotten, iijs iiijd. The
sum of four pence to the mother church, the cathedral of the blessed Mary
of Worcester. Legacies also to the high altars ot the parish churches of
St. Philip and St. Leonard of Bristol. Residue of goods to the executors,
namely, William Joh'nes, clerk, John Wareyns, and Thomas Howell, for
payment of legacies, &c. To Sir Edmund Gorges knt. and his heirs and assigns
testator's dwelling house in the Old Market at Bristol. Reference is made
to a deed, bearing date May 7th, 6 Henry vii., by which testator made
over to WUliam Joh'nes, clerk, George Monoux, William Gauncell, Hugh
Joh'nes, Thoinas Howell, John AA'areyns, John Sokett, Simon Passheley,
and John Davy, tho younger, nineteen tenements and a garden in Bristol
and the suburb ; tlie said feoffees being required to find, out of the rents of
that property, a fit and honest chaplain to celebrate daily, iu the aforesaid
chapel of St. Michael, for testator's soul, and that of Thomasine his late
wife, and the souls of Thomas and Margery Erie, his parents, and others,
in all succeeding years ; the said feoffees and their heirs and assigns to
pay the chaplain ten marks yearly ; the said chaplain to sing in the
aforesaid church ot the Holy Trinity at all mattins, masses, and vespers,
and at other canonical hours. And if the chaplaiu should be neglectful,
he is to be removed "infra tres monicioncs. " The executors, or their
heirs or executors, are to soil, after testator's death, all his other messuages,
cottages, lands, tenements, rents, &c., in the town and suburb, and dispose
of the money thus : —to Tristram Fulbroke, Robert Fulbroke, and Margaret
Launde, testator's daughter, the sum of twenty shillings apiece yearly
during their lives ; also to AA'Uliam White, dyer, and his wife Elizabeth,
for her service "michi impenso," twenty shillings yearly during the said
Elizabeth's Ufe. The executors are also to keep, or cause to be kept, in
the aforesaid church, testator's obit or anniversary on June 16th, or the
day following, with "Placebo & dirige" at night, and mass of Bequiem
on the morrow, for eighty years next after his decease ; paying and
distributing the sum of vjs \'iij'i among tho priests, cloiks, and poor people
attending the exequies, and for bell-tolling and the burning of tapers.
The anniversary to bo kept also in tho saino form on June 16th, or tho
day following, tor eighty years, in tho conventual church of the blessed

166 Notes of Bristol Wills.
Mary of "AVyttham," in the cathedral church of St. Andrew the Apostle
in WeUs, and in the church ot St. Augustine's monastery at Bristol ; the
sum of vjs vujd to be yearly paid in each of these three churches. Witnessed
by Sir Robert Carter, parish chaplam of the aforesaid church of the Holy
Trinity, George Monoux, one of the baUiffs of the Mayor and Commonalty
of Bristol, John Davyson "auctoritate ap'lica Notario," Hugh Joh'nes,
William Walshe, and others.
Proved at Lambeth, Aug. 5th, 1491 ; also before John Stephens, Mayor,
and William Regent, Sheriff, and George Monoux and Richard Vaughan,
Bailiffs of the town, on Friday, Aug. l-2th, 6 Henry vU., in the GuUdhaU,
" in pleno hundred' tunc ib'm tenf s'c'd'm Ub'tates & consuetudi'es eiusd'm
ville. per sacr'md'ni Ric'i Hopkyns Confessoris dc'i defuncti,"
274,— EDMUND NEWE, burgess and dyer,
1491. Jan. 1 6th. To be buried in the cemetery of the parish church of St.
Thomas at Bristol, to the use of which church, and chiefly for the reparation
of the porch on the north side, a quarter of woad. To the vicar of Redcliff,
testator's curate, for tithes, vjs viijd. Xo wife Agnes "duas Saltes Argenti
cu' vno coop'culo, .... vnu' Spyce disshe," twelve silver spoons, &c. To
son John a pipe of woad, a cup " voc' A home " garnished with silver, six
silver spoons, &o. To son Robert a pipe of woad, &,c. To son Richard a
pipe of woad, twenty ounces of silver " p' vno Cipho sibi fact'," &c.; also
to the said Richard and his lawful heirs, testator's dwelling house in Redde-
clifstrete, situate between the tenement of John Bagod, on the north, and
the tenement inhabited by John Brooke, gentleman, on the south, with all
the fittings "& instrumentis artis mee." In default of issue, rem. to son
John ; in def., rem. to son Robert ; in def., rem. to daughter Margaret and
her lawful hehs. To the said Margaret a pipe of woad, a silver salt-cellar,
without cover, "vnu' hedde bonde," a maser "harnizaf cu' signo in medio
videli't Rosa," a girdle, &c. To John Stalworth, the younger, a green
girdle " harnizaf & stipaf velut grosses." To Alice^ Coker a standing maser
bound with silver and gilt, with a silver cover, and three lions under the
feet thereof ; also a cup, &c. To Margaret Newe, daughter of John Newe,
a standing silver cup with silver cover, " et illu' Ciphu' voc' A Costard."
Legacies also to the cathedral church of Wells, servant John Cokkes, and
Isabel DoUe. Residue to wife Agnes and son John, who are to be executors,
and dispose for the health of testator's soul "vtip'i reddant racionem in
die iudicij." Thomas Flexhall overseer. Witnessed by Master Nicholas
Pittes, master of arts, "Curato meo," John Hawley, notary public, and
many others.
Proved at Lambeth, Feb. 21st, 1491 ; afterwards at Bristol, before the
Mayor and Sheriff.
Tho surname of this testator was anciently at Cheltenham, William le
Newe, of that town, occurs on a Gloucestershire subsidy -roll, 1 Edward iii,,
at the Record Office. And the diocesan registers at Worcester state that
Henry Newe, of Cheltenham, was ordained a secular acolyte in the pariah
ehuroh of Hartlebury, Dee, 21st, 1370,

Notes of Bristol Wills, 167
275.— CLEMENT WILTESHIRE, merchant.
1488. June 30th. To be buried in the parish church of All Saints at
Bristol, in the chapel of the blessed Mary there, if a convenient place can be
found, if not, in any place (in alico loco) according to the discretion of the
executors and the parishioners. To that church, for burial there, xxs. To
the mother church of AVorcester xxd. a fit priest, chosen by the vicar of the
said church of All Saints, to celebrate therein pro anima for three years,
receiving yearly £6 of lawful English money. To Sir John Thomas, vicar of
that church, for tithes, xfs ; also a gown of scarlet, formerly belonging to
William Coddar, that he may pray for the soul of testator and that of
ilargery his wife, and the souls of their parents, brothers, sisters, &c.,
on every Sunday, among the other dead of the said church, according to
the usage there. To sons Richard, Clement, Henry, and Daniel Wilteshire,
£10 apiece. To son Clement the state and terra in the tenement lately
purchased ot John Shipward of Bristol, merchant, for a term of sixty years,
situate iu the High-street, " iuxta Le Cok in the Hope," and inhabited by
John Jay, tailor. To son Henry the state and terra in the cellar purchased,
for the same length of time, of the said John Shipward, situate in " saint
Nicholas strete iuxta portam," at the hinder part of the tenement called
" ({elows June," on the west side of that tenement. To son Daniel the state
and term ot and in the cellar purchased, for the same length of time, of the
said John Shipward, situate in the same street, by the said gate, at the hinder
part of the same tenement, on the east. To daughter Alice the state and term
in a tenement in the High-street, lately purchased for a term of sixty years
of John Newlond, abbot, and the convent of St. Augustine's monastery by
Bristol ; rem. to son Richard, if the said Alice should die before niarriage. To
daughter Anne the state and term in the tenement in Templestrete, lately
purchased for a terra of ninety-nine years of Isabel Hosyer of Bristol, widow.
Testator's wUe Joan Batyn to have, for her lite, his state and term in the
tenement inhabited by him in the High-street, called "LeCok in the Hope,"
purchased of the aforesaid John Shipward for a term of sixty years ; rem.
to daughter Katharine. To daughter Agnes and her lawful heirs, the tene
ment lately purchased in fee simple of John Gaywode of Bristol, merchant,
situate "in vico vocaf Wynestrete ;" rem. to her brother Richard Wilte
shire, if she should die s.p. It Richard should so die, rem. to son Clement ;
in def. , rem. to son Henry ; in def. , rem. to son Daniel ; in def. , rem. to
the rightful hehs of testator for ever. To each of his daughters, twenty
ounces of silver ; also a ghdle of silver and gilt, each of the girdles being
worth xls "ad minus." To Henry Weston, "Senesoallo Cur' Tols' ville,"
a standing cup with a cover of silver and gilt, formerly belonging to Robert
Bolton, merchant of Biistol. Testator wills that Richard Andrewe, his
father-in-law (paf mens in lege), receive weekly, out of his effects, xijd
sterling for his support during his life. To apprentice Robert Russell a
cloth "vocaf A See clothe." Legacies also to apprentices William Forest
and John Sandy, and servants John Ryppe, Isabel AVilteshire, and Margery.
Residue of goods to wife Joan Bateyn and son-ui-law John Parnand, who
are to be executors, and dispose for the health of his soul, and the souls of
his children by his late wife Margery. John Pollard of Bristol, mercer, to
be overseer, and have xls for his pahis. Witnessed by Henry Weston
esquh-e. Sir John Thomas, testator's curate, AVilliam Sare, notary public, and
many others.

16S Notes op Bristol Wills,
Proved at KnoU, Jan, 7th, 1492 ; also at Bristol, before John Hawkes,
Mayor, and John Dreux, Sheriff, on Friday, Feb. 1st, 8 Hem-y vu,
276.— THOMAS BAKER, grocer,
1492. Feb. 14th, To be buried in the parish church of All Saints, if he
should happen to die in Bristol. Forty shUlings to the fabric of the nave of
that church, for his burial. Twenty shUlings to Sir John Thomas, vicar of
the said church, for tithes and offerings, and that he may on every Sunday
exhort the parishioners especially to pray for testator's soul. Twelve pence
to the mother church of the blessed Mary in the city of Worcester. Forty
shillings to the fabric of the parish church of St. Briavels in the Forest of
Dean, on condition that the guardians of the goods of that church keep
testator's obit there in the week next after his decease. To the prior and
convent of each house of mendicant friars at Bristol twenty shillings, that
they may attend the mortuary offices on the day of burial, and also "in die
Mensis." To eldest son Thoraas Baker 100 marks of lawful English money,
and 50 ounces "ponderis troie" in silver cups, bowls, 'salt-cellars, and
spoons, when he is twenty-four years of age. To daughter Alice Baker 100
marks, and silver cups, spoons, &c., when sixteen years of age. Also to
daughters Margaret, Joan, Elizabeth, Anne, and Maud, 100 marks, &c.,
when sixteen years of age. If all the children should die under age, wUe
Maud is to enjoy their portions during her life, if' she keeps herself single
and unmarried. A fit chaplain to celebrate for six years in the aforesaid
church of All Saints, and receive yearly £6 sterling. Testator's obit or
anniversary to be kept also in the same church year by year for ten years, with
" Placebo & dhige " at night, and mass of Bequiem on the morrow, on the
day upon which he shall happen to migrate " ab hac luce." The sum
of ten shillings to be expended on each anniversary, of which twelve pence
to the aforesaid Sh John Thomas, and the remaining nine shillings to the
priests and clerks taking part in the said offices, and for lights, and tolling
of the bells. Wife Maud to provide due security before the Mayor of Bristol
"p' viam recognic'o'is," according to the laudable custom of the town, in
respect of the aforesaid 700 marks and 350 ounces of silver bequeathed to
the children. To John and William, sons of John Hutton, late merchant of
Bristol, 100 shilUngs apiece, when aged twenty-four. If they should both
die under that age, the said legacies are to be divided equally among
testator's own children. To Magdalene Baker, daughter of James Baker,
late merchant of Bristol, deceased, £20 sterling when she is sixteen years of
age. If she should die under that age, or be unwilling to obey the govern
ance of testator's wife Maud and John Stevyns, his own children are to have
the said legacy. To his sister EUzabeth, and EUzabeth daughter of his
brother WUliam Baker, 60 shUlings apiece. To his said brother 100 shiUings,
on condition of being " beniuolus " to wife Maud hi .all transactions. To
David WhitecasteU, chaplain, 20 shUlings, that he may pray for testator's
soul. To servant Katharine Treheron, for her marriage, a pipe of woad,
containing " sexdecim mensuras quarterij BristoU'." Legacies also to ser
vant Alice Bernard, and her daughter Joan Bernard when sixteen years of
age ; servant John AA'illys ; apprentices Thomas Paty, Ralph Walsshe, and
John Carpynter; John Bale; Agnes Furboure, servant of Maud Wodyngton,
widow, for her marriage ; the aforesaid John Stevyns, for his pains, &c.

Notes of Bristol AA'ills. 169
Residue to wife Maud and her executors, on condition of keeping herself
shigle and unmarried. To the same Maud, who is appointed executrix, all
testator's lands, tenements, and rents in the town and suburb of Bristol, for
her life ; rem. to son Thomas and his lawful hehs. Also, for her life, lands,
tenements, &c. , in the aforesaid parish of St. Briavels, and in Hewellesf eld,
within the Forest of Dean, lately bought of brother William Baker, Thomas
Dull, and others. Witnessed by Sir John Thomas, dean of the deanery of
Bristol, and vicar of All Saints', Sh Henry Scurlag, clerk, David WhitecasteU,
chaplain, John Stevyns, merchant, Thomas Snyg, mercer, Thomas Pernaunte,
grocer, William Smyth and John CoUes, literates, Thomas Bale, and others.
Proved before John Hawkes, Mayor, and John Dreux, Sheriff, April 17th,
8 Henry vii. Previously proved at Lambeth,
To this will there is appended a memorandum, to the effect that on
Oct. 14th, 9 Henry vU., Thomas Wodyngton came before the Mayor and
Sheriff, and with the assent of the Mayor and the Alderraen of Bristol, and
also of Maud, widow and executrix of Thomas Baker, late of Bristol, grocer,
espoused Alice, daughter of the said Thoinas, and acknowledged the receipt,
frora the aforesaid Mistress Maud, of the 100 marks of lawful money of
England, and 50 ounces of silver, bequeathed to the said Alice by the afore
said Thomas Baker's will, enrolled in the court there.
277.— EDWARD DAWES, merchant.
1493. July 2l3t. To be buried before the altar of the blessed Mary in
the parish church of the blessed Werburgh of Bristol, to the high altar
of which church, for tithes and offerings, twenty shillings. Eight measures
of woad, of Bristol warranty and measure, towards buying a pair of new
organs for that church. A fit chaplain to celebrate there for four years next
after testator's decease, and be paid £24. All debts to be paid. The sum
of £10 for funeral expenses, and for distribution at the month's mind. Two
shillings to the mother church of St. Mary of Worcester. Forty shillings to
the fabric of the nave of the parish church of St. Leonard at Bridgnorth. Six
shillings' worth of bread to be divided among the poor in the gaol of Newgate
at Bristol. Twenty shilUngs for the raost needy poor. Legacies also to the
prior, or guardian, and convent of each house of mendicant friars at Bristol ;
Thomas Dawes, chaplain, Hugh Dawes, John Dawes, and Roger Dawes,
brothers of testator ; his god-daughter Elen Dawes, daughter of the said
Roger ; Thomas Patte ; servants Robert Rowlowe, Margaret Spycer, and
Elizabeth Edwardes. To son Richard Dawes, " in recompensac'o'em sibi de
& pro tota p'parte sua ip'm contingen' de bonis meis," sixty ounces of silver,
and five pipes of woad, worth £40 sterling ; also the half of all testator's im-
pleraents and household utensils, jewels and wares excepted ; to be delivered
to the said Richard when twenty-one years of age. If he should die
before that age, wUe Joan to have one half of the said legacy, the executors
bestowing the other pro anima. To wife Joan, in the narae of her whole
rightful portion of the moveable goods and chattels, ten pipes of woad,
worth £80 sterling, and twenty woollen cloths, worth eighty marks ; also,
£30 in money, eighty ounces of silver, and the other half of all household
goods, except the before excepted articles. Testator's most beloved brother
Roger Dawes and John Robertes, merchants, to be executors, and John

170 Notes op Bristol Wills.
Esterfeld, merchant, overseer ; to each of whom a pipe of woad, good and
merchantable. Witnessed by John Esterfeld, Richard Hoby, Richard
Hemmyng, merchants, Robert Birche, chaplain, "Confessore meo," Thomas
Wahnesley, chaplain, and others.
Proved at Lambeth, Aug. 6th, 1493 ; afterwards at Bristol, before the
Mayor and Sheriff. 278.- THOMAS BEELL, biu-gess.
1493. July 30th. To be buried in the crypt of the parish church of St.
Nicholas at Bristol, in which church a fit chaplain is to celebrate pro anima
for one year, and be paid nine marks. Legacies to the high altar thereof,
the fabric of the nave, and the reparation of the said crypt, for his burial
therein ; the mother church of St. Mary of Worcester ; John Sherp, gentle
man ; each of testator's brothers ; the boys of his hospice, staying in
London ; John Prankeleyn, and  ¦ Forster, gentleman. To son Thomas
twenty marks when 21 years of age. To sons John and Henry Beell twenty
marks apiece when of that age. To daughters Alice and Elen twentj- mai-ks
apiece when married. Residue to wife Katharine, who is made executrix.
John Dreux to be overseer, and have three yards of scarlet cloth. Witnessed
by Sh Robert Birche clerk, testator's confessor, to whom ten shUlings,
Janycote Barrero, Patrick Cole, John White, Thomas Cahnady, and others.
Proved at Lambeth, Aug. 6th, 1493 ; afterwards at Bristol, before the
ilayor and Sheriff. 279.— DAVID AP POLLANGHAN', burgess,
1495. May 9th. To be buried in the crypt of St. Nicholas at Bristol.
To the cathedral church of Worcester xxd. Xo Master John Burton, testator's
curate, for tithes, vjs vUjd. For the use and reparation of the said chiurch of
St. Nicholas vjs vujd. ^ fit seculai- chaplain to celebrate for two years in the
crypt aforesaid, at the altar of St. Citha, and have £12. To son Sir John,
the canon, a sUver cup called "A flBatte Pece," and six sUver spoons " cum
ilaidenheddis." To the other John, son of testator, a pipe of woad, a stand
ing sUver cup with cover, and six sUver spoons " de Maidenheddis. " To
son Thomas £10 in money and a pipe of woad. To daughter Joyce £30 hi
money. To wife Margaret, for her life, two tenements on the Back of Avon ;
rem. to son Thomas during the term of years not yet complete therein.
Residue of goods, after deduction of debta and funeral expenses, to wife
Margaret, who is made executrix. Thomas Vaughan and Patrick Cole over
seers, to whom ten shUlings apiece. Witnessed by John Hawley, notary
pnbUc, Sh WUliam Carpynter, chaplain, and many others.
Proved at Lambeth, July 23rd, 1495 ; afterwards at Bristol, before John
Esterfeld, Mayor, and ilatthew Jubbes, Sheriff.
2S0.— AVILLIAM DE LA FOUNTE, merchant.
1493. Feb. 12th.—" compos mentis in bona memoria existens et corporis
sanitate p'ponens A-isitare terram Rome." ily body to ecclesiastical burial
" vbicumq' deus disposuerit me obhe." To the mother church of Worcester
xijd. Xo Sir John A'aughan, pai-ish priest of St. Stephen's church at Bristol,
and testator's curate, vjs vujd sterUng, for tithes. To tlie works of that

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church xxs. An honest priest to celebrate therein for seven years for tes
tator's soul, and the soul of his late wife Alice, his parents, brothers,
sisters, &c., and receive yearly £6 sterling. Forty pence to each of the
four orders of friars at Bristol. To sons Edmund and John £20 apiece at the
age of 21. To elder daughter Joan, daughter Anne, younger daughter Joan,
and daughter Elizabeth, £20 apiece at the age of 15. If all should die under
the said ages, their portions are to be distributed pro anima. To servants
Isabel Skydmore and Margaret Sawce forty shillings apiece. To servant
Margai-et Mathewe twenty shUUngs. AA'ife Elizabeth to be executrix. PhUip
Ryngstone and John Barryero, merchants of Bristol, to be overseers, and
have forty shillings apiece. Witnessed by the aforesaid Sir John Vaughan,
John Barryero, AVUliara Sare, notary public, and many others.
Testator added a codicU on April 8th, 1495, bequeathing £40 in salt,
after four pence the bushel, to his parish church of St. Stephen, and legacies
to his chUdren, to St. Clement's chapel, &c. Witnessed by Master Philip
Ryngstone, Sir Johu A'aughan, Sh John Hawley, and others.
Proved before WUliam Regent, Mayor, and Nicholas Broun, Sheriff,
Sept. Uth, 12 Henry vii. Previously proved at Lambeth,
281.— JOHN PENKE the younger, merchant.
1493. Sept. 14th. To be buried in the parish church of " Alhalowyn
in Bristowe." To the cathedral church of Worcester xijd. Xo the use of the
aforesaid parish church four measures of woad. To "my Curate -vicary of
the saide Churche. iuj mesures of wode.'' A secular priest to sing in that
church "at dyuynes" by the space of two years, and have £12. To wife
Alice Penke eight pipes of woad " and x ton -wyne." To " my suster Annes
Pynke" two pipes of woad, a coverlet "of verdour colour," a dozen of
pewter vessels, &c. To " my suster Johane Penke Uj ton of Gascoyn wyne the
fust that shaU come fro Burdeux of myn." To my brother Thomas Penke
" iij ton wyne co'mjmg first fro Burdeux of myn And J forgeve him all suche
money as J haue lent hym before this tyme." To Master Thomas Cornyssh,
suflfragan at AA'eUs, and Sir John of London a pipe of wine apiece. Legacies
also to John Bonwey, Thomas .Baron, Simon Gerveys, and John Shipman.
Wife Alice to be executrix, and have the residue of goods. Testator's
" flMer " John Penke and Thomas Snygge the younger "to been as ou'seers."
To the former "x mesures wode. nowe being in his owne keping redy."
To Thoinas Snygge iij" vjs vujd. AA'itnessed by John Bowley, merchant,
Simon Gerveys, merchant, Edward Gibbes, mariner, and others.
Proved before John Dreux, Mayor, and Hugh Joh'nes, Sheriff, on Friday,
March 3rd, 12 Henry vu. Previously proved at Lambeth,
282,— JOHN HENLOVE, dyer,
1498, March 18th. To be buried in the cemetery of the parish church
of the Holy Cross at Bristol, under a yew-tree growing there. To the
procurators of the said church, for testator's burial, vjs vUjd. To Edmund
Burley, vicar of the church, for his prayers, forty shillings sterling, also a
standing sUver cup, &c. To the mother church of Wells xijd. Xo daughter
Margery a pipe of woad good and merchantable, of the real value of twenty
marks sterling, containing sixteen measures, of Bristol measure, " s'cd'm

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assaiam & p'bacionem cons'ilis gaide in eadem villa antiquit' vsitaf ; '" also
cups, &c. , and a pair of coral beads, worth twenty shillhigs ; to be delivered
to her when married. If sheshould die before marriage, the said legacies
to be expended pro anima. To the same Margery a teneraent in Templestrete,
situate between the tenement belonging to the abbot and convent of the
blessed Mary of Keynsham, and occupied by John Yong, on the south, and
the tenement of Humphrey Hervy and Anne his wife, held by Richard Snowe,
weaver, on the north, and extending from the said street to a ditch ' ' vulgarif
nu'cupaf le Lawediche " ; which teneraent the aforesaid John Henlowe (sic)
by the name of John Henlove of Bristol, dyer, purchased for himself, and his
heirs, of John Forster of London, gentleman ; the said tenement to be held
by daughter Margery and her hehs after the death of wife Isabel. To kins
men Robert Henlove, Gregory Henlove, and Thomas Henlove, a whole
w-ooUen cloth apiece, price £3 sterling, or else that sum of money. To the
said Gregory and Robert, after the death of wife Isabel, all the utensils and
instruments pertaining to testator's craft of dyeing, divided equally between
them. To John Tyler, weaver, "vna Cratera' argenti & in p'cell deauraf
ponderanf sexdeci' vnc' ponderis Troie,'' &c. Residue of goods to wUe
Isabel. She, and the aforesaid Edmund Burley, and John Tyler to be
executors — " quor' conscienc' illuminet sp'us sc'us." AA'itnessed by Thomas
Smyth, tucker, Thoraas Broke, tucker, John Piers, dyer, and many others.
Proved before Richard Vaughan, Mayor, and Hugh Elyot and John
Bateyn " vie' eiusdem vUle,'' on Friday, Feb. 5th, 16 Henry vii. Previously
proved at Lambeth. 283.— JOAN JONS.
1501. Aug. 13th. Testatrix was relict of John Jons, otherwise Morgan,
late of Bristol, brewer, and desired to be buried in the cemetery of the church
of St. Peter at Bristol. To the high altar of that church, for tithes and
offerings, iijs iiijd ; also a linen cloth. To the chapel of the blessed Mary in
the same church iijs iiijd. Xo the mother church of Worcester xijd. Xo
sister Katharine Joh'nes my best cap of velvet. To Cristina Hawkyng, widow,
"vnam togam vna' tunica' voc' le Sloppe Mantell & vnam tunicella' vocaf
le petycote." To 'Joan Henewod half a dozen " de garnyssli vessell'," &o.
To my curate Sh Thomas Schaftspere " vnu' collitegiu' de veluet cum
laqueo cerico. " Legacies also to Anne wife of Robert Howlet, cooper, Agnes
wife of John Baker, Margaret Phill, widow, servant Joan Gronowe, and John
Davys, baker. Residue of goods to sons John Jons otherwise Morgan,
master in arts, and Thoraas Jons otherwise Morgan, who are made executors.
Master Hugh Joh'nes overseer. Witnessed by Sh Thoraas Schaftspere,
curate, John Davys, baker, Matthew Cotynton, and many others.
Proved before George Monoux, Mayor, and Thomas Parnant and Thomas
Snyg, Sheriffs, on Friday, Dec. 17th, 17 Henry vii. Previously proved at
Lambeth. The name of the above mentioned ' ' curate " occurs as Thomas Shot t-
spere, Shafftesper, Shakespeh, and Shakespeire, in some Bristol wills
registered at Somerset House.
284.— JOHN FUYSTER, burgess and merchant.
1501. July 2nd. Testator bequeathed his soul to Ahnighty God, and
his body "to be buryed hi the Crowde of seint Nicholas by iny Moder and

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-vnder the same stone." To the mother church of Worcester xijd. Xo
the vicar of St. Nicholas " for Satisfaccion of my tythes forgoten " xxs. To
" the werkes " of the said church xfs. To Robert Fnyster, testator's son and
heir, all his lands and tenements " within Herford and the ffraunchise of the
same accordyng to my ffaders last will And he to haue possession of the same
And to put his moder in suertie to pay her yerely x" clere. Without any
other charge." To wife Elizabeth five pipes of woad, household goods, half of
the plate, &c. ; also the state and term of testator's dwelling house and
gardens " in the Bartilmewes." If son Robert, who is to have the other half
of the plate, should die before her, the said plate is to be " departed " between
John Wyot and Joan Fnyster. To Robert Fnyster articles of clothing, "iij
pau-e of Brigandynys," &c. To daughter Joan two pipes of woad, twenty
marks in plate, "and xx marke of my Cabbowe. in money or dettes. or
otherwise, to the value." To the works of "the mynisf of Herford" xls.
To " the vicaires of the same Monastery to their werkes " xfs. To " Alhal-
owen Church " there xls. To servant Joan xxs. To the chapel on "the
Brigge " vjs vUjd. To John Wyot the best ring, &c. ; also four yards of
" violet in grayn' and oon of my gownes that he will chose." Testator wills
that after the payment of his debts, and all the cost of burying, month's mind,
and twelve months' mind, " all the Residue of my Cabbowe be departed in
two wherof J bequeth to (.nc) oon half to Robert my son and the other half
to be disposed for my sowle And my fryndez soules in fyndyng a Preste to
pray for vs in seint Nicholas churche by the orden'nce of myn' Executrix
whorae J raake chef Elizabeth ray -wyf and Robert my sonne. And John
Wyot to be ou'seer."
Proved before George Monoux, Mayor, and Thomas Parnaunt and
Thomas Snyg, Sheriffs, on Monday, March 21st, 17 Henry vii. Previously
proved at Lambeth. 285.— THOMAS EDWARDE.
1503. Sept. 17th. — "p'nu'c manens in villa BristoU' Wellen' & Bathon'
cUoc'." To be buried in the parish church of the blessed Mary of Redcliff.
To the mother church of St. Andrew at AVells vjd. To the high altar of
my parish church, namely, of St. Thomas the Mart-yr, for tithes and offerings,
xijd. Xo ¦wife Joan " om'ia clenodia argentea & deauraf," and other house
hold utensils ; also, for her life, lands and tenements in or about the town
of Stanford. But it she should take another husband, all the said property
is to pass to Henry Edward, testator's son and heir, except one messuage
situate in the parish of St. Andrew in that town. If the said Henry should
die s.p., the property is to be disposed of pro anima. An honest priest to
celebrate daily for four years. To daughter Agnes x", on condition that she
properly serves and pleases her mother. To William, Henry, and John
Edwarde, xs apiece. Legacies also to the mendicant friars of Bristol and
Stanford, and testator's sister Agnes. Residue to wife Joan. She, John
Wynter of Stanford, and Sir Richard Moskam, priest, of the same town, to
be executors : to these two xxs apiece. Master Richard Merycke to be over
seer, and have xx*. Witnessed by Nicholas Broun, Richard Meryck, James
Baker, Thomas Devyncher, John Barbour, Richard Skansby, John Wynter
" de villa Stanfordie," and Sir AA'illiam Moskam of the same town,

174 Notes of Bristol AVills.
Proved before Roger Dawes, Mayor, and Thomas Elyot and John
Harrys, Sheriffs, on Friday, Jan. 14th, 21 Henry vU. Previously proved
before the ecclesiastical authorities,
286.— THOMAS ELYOT, burgess,
1505. Feb. 9th— "beyng hole of mynde & in good memory thanked be
Jh'u." To be buried within "the Church hey of the p'issh church of seynt
Thomas the Martir in the Town of Bristowe nygh vnto the tombe or place
where the body of Alice late my wyf lieth ther buryed." To the mother
church of WeUs xijd. Xo the high altar of the said parish church of St.
Thomas, for tithes, &c., iijs iiijd. To Thomas Hoskyns " a Crucifix of golde."
To my brother John Elyott "a hors beyng w' John Payne of Elborowe."
To Sh John Russell "a gown of Tawney which his ffader william Joly "
gave to testator ; also " a paire of hosen of Puke." To Isabel Tanner, over
and above her wages, vjs viiijd, and " asmoohe cloth as woll make the saide
Jsabell a gowne." To wife Joan all household goods, plate, &c., which she
brought unto testator at her marriage, arid " the Nutte " made of her own
stuff and plate ; also the state and terra of years in testator's dwelling house
" sett in Redclifstrete in the p'issh of Seynt Thomas aforseid." But if she
" do mary ageyn. and kepe her not sole or woll not dwell in the saide ten't
her self," the said house or teneraent is then to remain unto son Nicholas.
To the same Nicholas all the " ffate ffurneys Cestren," &c. If he should die
s.p., the state and terra of years then to come is to remain to son Thomas
Elyot. To the said Thomas all the state, title, interest, and "termes of yeres"
of the house in Barton hundred, and the stuff belonging to the same, he
"payeng yerely vnto thabbotof Seynt Austynes the rent therof," Also to the
said Thomas Elyot all " the wynes beeng in the Celer wherof. he berith the
key," and other wines and goods in the hands of cousin Robert Elyot, and
all the money and debts owing by Richard Baker, merchant, and also " my
stonding place in Seynt James chirch hey w' the sayes therto belonging." To
son William and his lawful heirs a tenement on the east side of Redclyfstrete,
in "the parisshe of o"' Lady of Redolyf " in the suburb of the town of
Bristowe. If he should die s.p., rem. to son Thomas and his lawful heirs ;
in def., rem. to Robert Elyot, son of testator's brother John. If Robert
should die s.p., rem. to " the right heirea of John Jay thelder m'chant of
Bristowe." Testator's children to have the residue of his goods. His sons
Thomas and William Elyot to be executors. John Jay, John Elyot, and
Thomas Hoskyns, overseers. Testator wills, requires, and charges his said
two sons ' ' vpon my blissyng that they vse & ex'cise thexecucion of this my
testament in eu'y thyiig hi thaduyce & agrement of my foresaide overseers
& none otherwise." The said executors and overseers to have free entry
and issue into and from his dwelling house or tenement aforesaid, " at all
tymes Lefull & conuenyent by the space of one yer. & one day next ensuyng
after my decesse w'oute eny impedyment or contradiccion' of my wyf or of
eny other p'sone or p'sones." Witnessed by Sir John Russell, priest, William
Bedford and Thomas Devonshire, " Burgeisez " of the town of Bristowe,
and others.
Proved at Lambeth, March 5th, 1505. — Jo Yong. Also proved at
Bristol, before John Vaghan, Mayor, and John Edwardes and Simon Gervys,
Sheriffs, on Monday, Feb. Uth, 23 Henry vii.

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287. -JOAN RYNGSTON, widow.
1509. April 15th. Testatrix was of the parish of St. Stephen in Bristol,
mthe diocese of Worcester, and desired to be buried in St. Stephen's church,
"in the Sepultre where the body of my late dere husbond Philip Ryngston
nowe lyeth buryed." She bequeathed to "the modre church of o"^ blessid
Lady of worcestr' " xxd. Xo the reparation of the said church of St.
Stephen a pipe of woad good and merchantable, and "a Standing cupp of
sUu' on 'gilt w* a cover of the same weyeng xxiij vnces." The executors are
to find " or doo to be founde " an honest priest of good name and fame "for
to pray & syng for my sowle and for the Sowle of my dere husbond abouesaid
and all xp'en Sowles hi the space of two yeres next aff my decesse within
the saide p'issh Church of seynt Stephens, at the aulter of Seynt John
baptist there ; " the same priest to say "his masse " there every day during
the said two years, unless hindered by a reasonable cause, and to receive
yearly for his salary £6 sterling. To daughter Joan Rowlowe (sic), wife of
Robert Rolowe, " ij p'pez of wode good and m'chaundable ; " and a like
bequest to daughter Agnes Snyg, wife of John Snyg, mercer. To youngest
son John Ryngston forty ounces in silver plate, and two pipes of woad good
and merchantable, to be delivered to him by the executors when he shall
come to his age of xxiiij years. If he should die before that age, " which
god defend," the said goods to be equally divided among "others of my
children aboue & wtfu named then ou'lyving." The forenamed son John
Ryngston, with all his bequests contained as well in the testament of " my
saide dire husbond PhUip Ryngston. as in this my p'sent testament," to be
committed and delivered unto Robert Thorn' of Bristowe, merchant. The
executors are to " fynde vnto the same .John Ryngston sufficient Lernyng in
Gramer clothing and all other necessaries belonging to his body vntil the
saide John co'me to his age of discrecion that is to say. xiiij yeres," or until
the time of his being apprenticed with some honest man, after the advice
and discretion of the said Robert Thorn and the executors ; during all which
space, "that is to wete fro ray deth or decesse vntil the saide age of xiiij
yeres,'' or until he be apprenticed, the same John Ryngston is to be in the
custody, ward, governance, and guiding of the forenamed Robert Thorn, or
of such a " sad & discrete " person as the same Robert shall depute or
assign ; and as soon as he shall come to his age of xxiiij years, all his whole
bequests to be delivered to him. All " beddys Shettes blankettes Cou'lettes
Napry hangynges pottes pannes," &c., to be equally divided among the
children of testatrix. To John son of William Burley forty shillings in
money, and a pipe of woad good and merchantable, to be delivered to him
when aged xxj years. To Agnes Ryngston, daughter of eldest son John,
twenty "vnces" of silver plate when agedxvj. To ser^'ants Water Alpe
and Agnes Anthony, "Sengleiworaan," half a pipe of woad apiece. To the
' ' pore prisoners of Newgate in Bristowe eu'y Wednesday in the weke oon aff
another, ymraediatly folowing during an hole yere next aff my decesse. vjd
in brede," to be equally distributed. The executors are to fulfil the last will
of "my saide late dire husbond," whereof the date is the xx'" day of August,
Mcccccvij. Residue of all ''goodes catalx. Juelx," &c., not bequeathed,
debts being fully contented and paid, and "my buryeng. monethes mynd
and yeres mynd worshipfuUy kept," &c., to be equally divided between

176 Notes op Bristol Wills.
sons Thomas and William, in the presence of the overseers ot this will, and
William Edwardes, mercer. The "half parte or halvendele" of the said
goods, &c. , to be delivered to the aforesaid AA'illiam Edwardes ' ' to thuse and
behoof " of son WilUam, if apprenticed with the same WiUiam Edwardes ;
the latter to be bounden in a certain sum of money, ' ' for to relyu'e (relyvere,
for relevy ?) or doo to be relyu'd " unto the said William Ryngston all his
bequests as soon as the same William ' ' shall co'me oute of his App'ntise-
wike or assone as his app'nticewyk shalbe fynysshed. or ended." The said
Thomas and William Ryngston to be executors. Robert Thorn' and Robert
Rolowe overseers. To "eu'ych of my saide Ou'seers " vj" xiijs iiijd. Wit
nessed by Sir William Hawkes "my Curate," Sir John Hewys, chaplain,
Nicholas Box, merchant, and many others.
Proved before John Caple, Mayor, and John Williams and John AA'il-
kyus. Sheriffs, on Monday, Aug. 26th, 2 Henry viii. Previously proved at
Lambeth. 288.— STEPHEN FORSTER, merchant.
1508. Sept. 16th.— "beyng in good and stedfast mynd," and deshing
that his body be " buryed in xp'en grave where please god." To the parish
church "a pipe of oode of vj m'ro warantise conteynyng xvj mesures."
Executrix to cause that a trental be said on "the day of ray deeces," and on
other two or three days, "w'xxx prestos eu'y prest having for his labour
iiijd sterling," with all things belonging to the same "for the welth of my
soule and all xp'en soules." The sum of iiijs iiijd for the prayers of thirteen
poor men. A priest of good name and fame to sing and pray for the space
of three years next after testator's death " w'in the parisshe chirch where J
dwell and inhabit at the tyme of ray deth," and be paid ix marks sterling
for his labor, and xxd for light, &c., every year. A measure of woad "of
vj m'ro warantise" to every house of "the iiij ordres of ffreres in Bristowe
to pray for my good fryndes & me." To the chapel of " Seynt Clement set
beside the Marsshe in Bristowe " two measures of woad. To the poor
prisoners of Newgate, every Friday for the space of a whole year, xijd
sterling "in ferthing bred." Towards the reparation of the Temple pipe,
and the conduits of Redcliff, All Saints', and St. John's in Bristowe, " that
is to sey to eu'y of them " a measure of woad. To brother John Forster
"a pipe of ode (sic) of vj m'ro warantise." To brother Richard Forster a
pipe of woad, and "oon of ray gownes and an other to my brother John
aforenamed." To the children by " my. wyf Johane " lands and tenements
" set in the town of Bristowe or elswhere w'in Englond ; " but she to have
the rule and profit of the same lands " vnto the tyme that he or they be of
the age of xxij yere olde." If the said child or children die before that age,
brother John Forster and his heirs to have the said lands ; and " for defaute "
of heirs, rem. to the next of testator's kin. To son Richard xij pipes of
woad, &c. And if another child shall be born to testator by his wife Joan,
the same child is to have x pipes of woad, iij tons of iron, and x" in silver
plate. But if there shall be no child to live to the age of twenty-two years,
"then J. will that x of the aforenamed xxij pipes oode be delyu'ed vnto the
holy churche of seint Stephen in Bristowe. so that the parisshens of the saide
churche doo let fynde a good prest for to Syng and pray for my soule and
all my good frendes soules for the space of vj yeres," WUe Joan to have the

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residue of the woad, iron, 4c., and of all testator's other goods, and be fuU
and gole executrix, pay aU debts, and " doo for my soule and for her fathers
soule as J was bounde by conscience.'' My "good frynde" .John Metiam
to be overseer of this -wiU and testament, and to have for his labor a pipe of
woad " of vj m'rc," testator's best gown, and best ring of gold. " J haue
writen it w' myn' oune hand."
Proved at Lambeth, May 7th, 1510. No record of proof before the
Mayor. 289.— MAUD ESTERFELD.
1491. July 21st. Testatrix was wife of John Esterfeld of Bristol, mer
chant, and made her wUl by his leave. I^he commended her soul to Almighty
God, her Creator and Redeemer, to the B.V.M. "Regine misericordie," and
to aU the saints, and desired to be buried by (iuxta) the chapel of the blessed
Mary ' ' de Belhons " in the parish church of .St. Peter at Bristol, to the use
of which chapel she bequeathed her wedding ring. Another ring ot gold to
the use of the chapel of the blessed Mary "situaf in portico " of the parish
church of the blessed Mary of Redcliff ; and another to the use of the chapel
of .St. Anne by Bristol, cm. Somerset. Four shUlings for the reparation of
the cathedral church of the blessed Marj- of Worcester. Twelve pence
to the high altar of the parish church of St, Werburgh the Virgin at Bristol,
for tithes. Ten shillings for the renovation of the tabernacle of the blessed
Mary in the same church. To son John Esterfeld, the younger, two tene
ments held by WUliam Malteman in Templestrete, in the parish of holy
Cross, and agarden held by John Spenser in the Old Market " iuxta portam
LafforcL" If the said John should die s.p., rem. to son Henry Esterfeld ; in
def., rem. to daughter Isabel ; in def., rem. to daughter .Joan. To the said
two daughters "omamenta corporis mei" To son WUliam Rogers two
dozen napkins, four towels, twelve dishes, twelve amber salt-cellars, 4c.
Legacies also to the mendicant friars of Bristol, Lucy Nete, AUce Dee, and
servant Agnes. John Esterfeld, husband of testatrix, to be executor.
Sealed with her seal and his.
Proved at Lambeth, Feb. 6th, 1492. No record of proof before the
Mayor. The wiU of John Esterfeld of Bristol, merchant, husband of the aforesaid
Maud, is registered at Somerset House, Holgrave, 26. It was made Feb. 5th,
1.504. To be buried in ' ' the holy Oratory of our blessed Lady of Belhowsse"
¦within the church of St. Peter in Bristowe ; to which chapel of our Lady
"my best masse boke my chalice of sUuer and gUt and my Cruettes of
sUuer." To the high altar of St. Werburgh's church in Bristowe vjs vujd.
To the "moder chirch of Worcestre" xijd. An honest priest to "sing
before my AVif in saint AVarbrois chirch in Bristowe bj- the space of an
hoole yere," and be paid vju. To wife " .Scolast" certain goods, and £100
in money ; also the state possessed by testator in his dweUing place, it
disposed to dwell therein, she paying the rent, £4 by the year, to Sir John
Rodney knt., and finding reparations ; also the garden in St. Leonard's lane,
as long as she dweUeth in the said house. The executors are to restore to
St. Werburgh's church the house held by testator at a yearly rent of xiijs
iUjd. To Master John Esterfeld, son of testator, and " Chanon of saint
Georges chapell within the casteU of AA'indesore," three ot the best gowns
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furred with such as he shall choose ; also articles of silver plate, and the
best " coverpayne otherwise caUed a bredecloth." To son Henry Esterfeld
a coverlet of arras work "the which J had of maister ffoster " ; also a
feather-bed and bolster, " ij pylowesgamcsshed," a Psalter-book, a " matens
boke," the best chain of gold with the cross thereunto belonging, a pah of
complete harness, pots, pans, ewers, &c., and "my clothe presse to pak in
clothes" ; also two new houses built by testator in Smalstrete, and inhabited
by John Jamsye and William Hurst. If the said Henry should die s.p., rem.
to "my yong Son John Esterfeld" and his hehs ; mdef., rem. to daughter
Jane Poppheyne. If he " doo mary in ray lit dayes," he is to have in money
xl", in plate xxx" "after iijs iijjd the vnce," m iron xij tons, price the ton
five marks. If he marry afterwards, "wisely and discretely by the aduise-
ment of my Son maister John Esterfeld and myn Executours," he isto receive
in money, plate, and iron, " as is afore rehersed,",and to have a state in the
house of Richard Hobbes ; also in gardens held by Genet Boole and John
Wassh, laborer ; and the garden in St. Leonard's lane, after the decease of
testator's wife, or her departing from his dwelling house in Smalstrete. To
younger son John the money in the hands of " his maisf Dauid PhUip alias
Dauid Cogan ;" --¦ " cheyne of gold with a Sanguinarye ; " the " best matens
boke" covered with velvet; pots, pans, &c.; also all the lands that "his
moder" bequeathed him by her testament, namely, a house in Templestrete,
lately inhabited by William Maltman, jand a garden in the Old Market
place, held by John Spenser, mercer ; the rent to be kept in the hands of
the aforesaid Master John Esterfeld until the younger John be of lawful
age ; the latter also to have the house in Templestrete next to Maltman's
house. If he should die s.p., rera. to son Henry Esterfeld and his heirs ;
in def., rem. to testator's daughter and her lawful hehs male. It at
length there should be no heir, these houses and gardens are to remain to
"the Alrae.<!howses of the iij Kinges of coleyn." To the said sons Henry
and John, the younger, all "my wey hemes with all my weights of lede "
equally divided. Certain goods to be shared by them and daughter Jane.
To the said Henry " alle ray bonetts shurts and stomachers and my knit
called an hanger." To Robert Poppham the money owing by him, and a
ton of iron, price iiij". To AVilliam Grevell " s'iaunt at lawe Recorder
of Bristowe," John Esterfeld, clerk, Henry Esterfeld, and John Esterfeld,
sons of testator, John Rowland and Richard Hoby, merchants, Thomas
Hardyng, common clerk of the town, and John Knottyng, the reversion ot
seven messuages and two parcels of land ' ' vsid with fullers Rakkes with
their appurten'nces set and being in the parisshe of the holy crosse of temple,"
and of a messuage in Marshstrete held by Alice Wicham for her lite, and the
reversion of two parts of the messuage in Cornestrete held by Agnes AA'eston,
widow, for her life ; that the said William Grevell, John Esterfeld, &c., may
execute and fulfil " diuerse devises and intentions " specified in certain inden
tures. Testator willed that, before his decease, his executors or their assigns
should have in their rule and possession all " bokes of ray dettes alle my obli-
gacions and Miles obligatory and also alle ray keys of alle my Cellers with alle
the Salt therin," and sell his merchandise "to the moost value," and dispose
of the money in good works. Eldest son John Esterfeld and John Vaughan
to be executors : the latter to have £10 in ready money. Residue ot goods
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to have Remembraunoe to the Almashowse." Witnessed by Sir Richard
Wode, parson of St. Werburgh's, John Rowland and WUliam Lane, mer
chants of Bristowe, and many others,
290.— THOMAS HARTE, merchant.
1541. March 29th. To be buried in " saint Jones Crowdes " at Bristowe.
Towards the reparation of the said Crowdes "where the People doo walke
to make the Grounde playne and to repaire the Pewes there " xxs sterling.
To "M"^ Parson of saint Jones my Curate," for tithes, xxvjs viijd. Xo Sir
John Jeffreys, priest, " synging at saint Jones Parishe," xxs. To Mr. Henry
CoUyns, vicar of "saynt Austens by Bristowe," xxs. The sum of £3 to be
distributed on the day of burial among the poor people in the almshouses
within the town of Bristowe and " the Suburbies of the same Towne," and
the sura of xls "peny dole" among other poor and needy people. The
same amount of money to be distributed in like manner at the month's mind
and year's mind. To each of testator's "wurkemen," WUliam Denys,
William Edmonds, Richard Wynnall, Laurence Nashe, and Thomas Bense,
vs sterling. He releases and forgives Thoraas Lasingbie, dyer, "alraaner
dettes whiche he owethe vnto me." To every godchild vs sterling. To
servant Agnes Broune xxvjs viijd. Xo every other servant, as well men as
women, "doyng their duties to my wife," xxs apiece. To John Wyllie,
Chamberlain of the town of Bristowe, " my vyolet in Grayne Gou'ne." To
daughter Katharine and her lawful heirs, lands, tenements, and pastures
within the said town and without. If she should die s.p., rem. to the Cham
ber of Bristowe, to ' ' thentent it may helpe make free the yates of bristowe.
for eu'y good man anel woman to resorte and co'me to the said Towne frelie
w'out paiyng any toUage at the same Gates." Immediately after testator's
burial, all the evidences of his said lands were to be put into the Chamber of
Bristowe, to be safely kept there for the use of his said daughter and her lawful
issue, and there to " remayne -vnto suche tyme as my said doughter Katheryn
haue borne a Childe or twoo of hh owne body lawfully begoten." If she
should die s.p., the said " Chambre of bristowe or Chambreleyn" to cause
an obit to be kept for testator and his wife within St. John's church, to the
sum of forty shiUings yearly for ever ; " that ys to witt," to the parson of
St. John's, and for his wax, xijd ; to four priests, and one clerk, xxd . to the
sexton, and for the bells, xijd j to the bellman iiijd . to Mr. Mayor for the
tune being, if he be there, vs ; to Mr. Recorder, if he be there, iijs . to
" eu'y of the Shrifs " ijs vjd ; t6 the eight Serjeants ijs viijd ; to the waiting
men viijd ; and xvjs to be yearly distributed among poor and needy people,
some jd and some ijd, where most need is, as the Chamberlain shall think
best to bestow it upon the parish. The sum of £100 to the Chamber of
Bristowe, to be bestowed and set into some good use, as the chief Masters of
the town for the time being " shall thinke moost p'fett for the pore Corayn-
altie." To daughter Katharine £150 when seventeen years of age, " orels
be raaried." If she should die first, £50 to remain to the son and heir of
Edward Twynyhoo, and £100 to be bestowed in making and amending of
highways about Bristowe, where "nede dothe requyre," by the counsel of
the Masters of the said town. And if " the said Twynyho happen to deceaoe
or he shall accomplishe thage of xvij yeres," his legacy " shalbe bestowed in
highe wayes as afore is reherced." A priest of an honest conversation to
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say mass in the " Crowdes " aforesaid, and pray for testator's soul and all
Christian souls yearly, as long as the sum of £20 sterimg shaU endure. AAife
Alson to be sole executrix, and have the residue of goods. Mr. Thomas
AVhite, alderman ot Bristowe, overseer, to whom " twoo Portag. AA it-
nesscd by Mr. Thomas AVhyte, John AVillye, and AVilliam Nashe, of the
said town, notary public.
Proved " apud London " May 27th, 1541." Thomas Argall.
291.- ROBERT THORNE.
1532. May 17th.—" humbly beseching almyghtie god and our Lady Samt
marye and all the Sayntes of heuen to be mtercessors for me." To be buried
in some convenient church, and " at my buriyng to be said Masse and dirige as
a cristen man' ought to haue." Testator refers to two chests " in the whiche
ar 33 peces blacke app'teynyng to Georgio Catanio more ij heUes of Peries
m'ked w' a Spectacles, in the which is co peerles that ar also the said
Georgio." To the chUdren of sister Katharine AA'oselay £100 apiece. To
sister AUce Jackman five hundred marks ; also to the said Alice and her
children " all that Thomas Jackman hir husbonde dothe rest owyng me at
this p'sent day whiche is ffive hundreth poundes and not certen dettes th.at
bathe p'ceded of Oyle and Sheepe whiche dettes do app'teyne to me and not
hym. but oonly J bequethe the ready money that he owethe me for rest of
accompte. to his wUe and ChUderne to the Su'me of the said cccoo poundes
Utle more,or lesse." To Edmund AA'ythypoU £50 sterling ; and to Eliza
beth AA'ythipoull his sister "other ffyftye poundes." To the children of
John AA'ythypoull of Maumsbury £50, to be " rep'ted among them after the
discrecion of ray Master Poule AA'y thipoll. " To Jaraes and Thomas Thorne,
children of my uncle AA'illiam Thome deceased, £50 apiece ; and " asmuche
more to the ij doughters of the said Willyara Thorne the oon marled in the
Citie the other in Maydestone." Towards the making up of "the ffree
Scole of Saint Bartholomeus in Bristowe " £300 sterling, ' ' and more that
my lorde Dalaware Ouethe as by his Obligacion Apperethe." To the relief
of "the pore Co'mons ot Bristowe" £300, to be "rep'ted after the discre
cion of ij of the best men of concyens that may be founde in eu'y p'isshe of
the said Towne." Towards the redemption of the fee-farm and prisage of
the said town of Bristowe £200, if "redemed w'in this iij yeres.'' To Agnes
Amayne, and to her sister "there marled in Bristowe," £30 apiece. To god
son Robert Thorne, son of brother Nicholas Thorne, £100. To son Vincent
Thorne, being in Spain, £3000 sterling, "whiche J will that Carolo Catanio
that hathe the kepyng of hym at this p'sent in Spayne shall reteyne of the
goods of myne that the said Carlo Catanio and his brother hathe to the vse
& benefitt of my said Childe till he be of lawfull age and setting it at Seynt
Georges in Jeane." If the said A'incent should die before he come to lawful
age, his said legacy is to return to testator's heirs. To Anagaria (Anna Gan-era),
mother of the said A'incent, £50, on condition of her renouncing all pretence of
inheritance of the bequest of her said sou. To the five almshouses in Bristowe
£100. To Thoinas Lucar, William Ballarcle, Fr.ancis Fowler, Thomas Cornell,
John Shipman, John Mcssam, Thoraas Tyson, Humphrey Coston, William
Pyckeryng, AA'illiam Harper, and John AA'oseley, ,£10 apiece. To Emanuel
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£•25. To Robert Moffett, his son, £10. The sum of £500 for poor house
holders in the twenty-five wards of the city of London, " of whiche is p'te
alredy delyu'ed. by Manuel Lucar to my Maister Poule AA'ythypouU."
The debts owing by the said Poule, and by William Dyott (?), of Bristowe,
Ralph Onley, WiUiam PepwaU, and Benet Jaye, all " thise forsaid dettes
J foi-geue And bequethe it to eu'y of them and wuld not it be axed." To
sister AUce " late wife of Thomas Jackman for her. ij. ChUdeme. c. poundes
Apece beside that bequest betorewrytten." To Manuel Lucar, testator's
servant, £100 sterling in money " for to occupy for his owne behote for the
space of. V. yeres vpon his owne ObUgacion w'out any Suerties. " Towards
the relief of prisoners in this city of London £50. Towards the " mariage of
pore Maydens " in London £50. To the relief of poor prisoners in
Bristowe £50. For the marriage of poor maidens there £50. To the making
of a place for merchants "in the Strete where it shalbe thought by my
Executors " £100, on condition that it be made within three years after tes
tator's decease. To the reparation of the highways from Co'mer marsh to
Bristowe £100; also " towardes the Rep'acyons Abowte bristowe of the
highe ways. c. poundes." To Aldermary church in AVatling-street £10. To
St. Nicholas's church of Bristowe £'20. The sum of £20 to each of the four
orders of friars in Bristowe, the one half for the reparation of their churches
and houses, and the other for theh sustentation. To the four prisons
about London, that is to say, Newgate, Ludgate, King's Bench, and Marshal-
sea, £100, to be delivered by the executors, a noble every quarter of a year to
every house in breael, till the said £100 be consumed and paid. To the
prisons of Bristowe £100, to be bestowed in like manner. The sum of £300
to be " disposed " in the Chamber of Bristowe, "to thentent that yerely may
be made p'vision of Come And wudde for the Succor of the pore Com'ons
a'd to be bought as muche Come and wudde as that amounteth to. in tyme
of best Chepe. And to be delyuered vnto them at that Price in tyme ot best
chepe. when it is wurthe more. So that always the said coo poundes do con-
tynue in the said Chambre." Testator also wiUed that £500 be " deposed
in the said Chambre of bristowe " for the succor of young men minded to
clothmaking in that town; so that "he that wulde by nele hymselfe and
geue best Suertie and make in dede moost Clothe shall enyoye moost money
w'out payng any intresses. but that he shall retome the Money that he
receavethe into the Chambre at thende of xij monethes After suche forme
as my Executors shaU devise." To CoUyngs wife "of this Citie," daugh
ter to cousin AA'Uliam Thome, £20. Brother Nicholas Thorne to " inherytt "
all the rest of the goods, and " to rep'te it in good dedes of mercy to the
relyef of the Comons of bristowe ;" the poor people to have £500 above the
bequeste aforesaid. The sum of £1000 to be "distributed and ordred As
my Executors shall seme best for my Soule.'' The residue of all goods
" Aswel onthisside the See as beyonde the see," to brother Nicholas Thome.
WiUiam AVythypoule, " my Maister," and Emanuel Lucar to be executors,
and have £20 apiece. Harry Hubberthome overseer, to whom £20. AVit
nessed, May 18th, 1532, by Richard Reignolde, mercer, and Thomas Howson,
William Macham, and Edward Bawne, clothworkers.
Proved at London, Oct. 10th, 1532.
. A note states that WUliam Shipman, Mayor of the town of Bristowe,
and the Commonalty acknowledged the receipt of £500 at the hands of
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Emanuel Lucar, executor of the will of Robert Thorne, late of London,
merchant tailor, Nov. 3rd, 25 Henry vui.; and ot £300 "by thendes" of
Nicholas Thorne, Feb. 18th, 25 Henry viii. Then follow the "ordinances,"
to which reference has been made in the Introduction,
The families of Thorne and Lucar were connected by marriage with the
Wythipools ; as appears by the pedigree of Wythipool, entered at the
visitation of Suffolk in 1561, and that of Lucar, entered at the visitation of
Somerset in 1623. 292.— ROBERT ELLYETT, merchant.
1545. Aug. 23rd. To be buried in the crowde ot St. John Baptist "nexte
vnto my wites." To the said parish church vjs viijd. Xo the parson
thereof, for tithes, vs. To daughter Barbara xxx" ; also four crocks, a pair
of the best andirons, six candlesticks, "and ij ffeete to the Candelstykes,"
&c. To daughter Elizabeth xx", that is to say, in money twenty marks, and
the rest in household stuff, " and my wives seconde girdell." To daughter
Katharine xx", my wife's " best beades," &c. To son Robert a scarlet gown
and frock, a damask jacket, " ray Signe of gold," &c. To eldest son John a
' ' vy olett in Grayne Gowne w' his ffurr and x" in raoney if his Condioions be
honest and good." To son William v", and "other v" when my Clothes be
sold." To base son Richard, dwelling with William Mericke, tailor, "at
his setting vp of his Crafte," iij". vjs. viijd, a great counting board, &c.
Forty shillings " vnto his brother John," if alive, and " if his Condicions be
good." To base son John a crimson satin doublet, &c. To sister Joan
Mershe forty shillhigs in money, and "an honest Gowne of my wives." To
sister-in-law, Mr. Bewsam's wife, a hoop of gold, three yards of " pewke
Clothe," &c. To Sir John Kerne a velvet doublet, &c. "To my kinswoman
of "the Gillowes Jnn," the good wife of the house, a taster of silver " waing
by estymacion vj vnces," &c. To Robert EUyet, in Barton hundred, "my
wurst Gowne of ffoynes and my beest peir ot hoses." Mr. Richard Pryn,
" my Gossipp " John Seibright, and neighbour William Jones, merchant,
the tutors and governors of testator's daughters Barbara, Elizabeth, and
Katharine, to occupy and use money and household stuff, and "find my
said ChUdren vntill they com' vnto their lawfull age and be marled." If
they should die before that age, and unmarried, £40 to be divided among son
Robert Ellyetf s children in Salisbury, and the rest of the money to go to
son William, and towards highways, poor people, &c. The said tutors and
governors to find sureties "to be bounden vnto the Chambre of Bristowe;"
the Mayor to have "for his paynes takyn" iijs iiijd^ and the Chamberlain
xijd. Xo poor householders in theaforesaid parish, and to every "pore body"
dwelling in the Bristol almshouses at the time of testator's burial, " orels at
my monethes mynde," a penny ; and among the poor in bread vj". Son Robert
Ellyett and Mr. Richard Pryn' to be executors, and have iij" vjs viijd apiece.
Mr. AVilliam Jay overseer, to whom xls. Witnessed by Sh John Kerne,
Thomas Harris, John Seibright, William Jones, Sh Nicholas Jones, with
others. Proved at London, Oct. 7th, 1545. Thomas Argall,
298.— NICHOLAS WUDHOUSE, tanner.
1532, July 30th.— "at this p'sent being p'fecte in mynde and' witt and
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the town of Bristowe. To the high altar of that church vs sterling. To the
"mother churche of wurceter " iijs iiijd. Xo daughter Agnes xx" sterling,
and she to be ordered at the will of the executrix. To "eu'y twoo Sisters"
vjs viijd. Xo cousin Margery Cowper xxs. Xo " the reperaoions of highe
Wales " Ujs iiijd. Xo poor people vjs viijd. Xo poor prisoners in Newgate
iijs iiijd. Xo Joan Payne vjs viijd. Xo my brother Sir Thomas Wudhousc
"my Utle Nutt p'cell gilte." AA'ife Margaret to have the residue of goods,
and be sole executrix. Ralph Leche and Rouland Cowper overseers, to
each of whom xls. Witnessed by Thomas Willyams " my Curate," Mr
Roger Cooke, John Gierke, with others.
Proved at London, May 2nd, 1548.
294.— MARGARET WUDHOUSE.
1548. Sept. 24th. — " of the Citie of Bristowe widowe late the wif and
executrix of the testament and last will of Nicolas AA'udhouse late of the
same Citie tanner deceaced." To be buried in the parish church of St.
Peter there. To the high altar of the same, " for my teithes and oblacions
negUgeutUe forgoten in discharge of my soule," vs. Agnes Wudhouse,
daughter of the said Nicholas, to have £20 of lawful money, according to his
wUl, and other £20 of the money owing by Robert Butler and others, " for
dyuers eonsideracions. " But it the said Agnes and Richard Cawse "at any
tyme herafter to vex (sic) or treble" the executors before the day of pay
ment, the £20 due from Robert Butler is not to be paid to her. To the said
Agnes ' ' twoo Gownes of my owne wearing clothes wherof oon is lyned w'
saie and thother is lyned w' chamblett ; " also three partlets, four smocks, &o .
To Richard Cause, and the said Agnes, his wife, and their lawful heirs, the
dwelling house of testatrix, ' ' sett and liyng vpon the were in the Suburbies
of the Citie of bristowe ; " and another house or messuage in the same part,
lately purchased of Harry Brayne, esquire; also "a nother house or stable,"
set and lying in " saint Marye strete," purchased of Francis Stradling,
esquire. In default of issue, rera. to WilUara Cowper and his wife Margery
and their lawful heirs. The executors to have the rents and profits of the
property " vnto suche tyme that the said Richard Cawse com' and be of
the full age of xix yeres," distributing the profits among the poor. To
the said Richard and Agnes all the interest possessed by testatrix for a
terra of years in a certain garden adjoining her house; also "tenne diker
of lether," &c. To the said Richard Cause " all the barke being in my house
concemyng tanners crafte." When William Ballarde and others have paid
their debts, the sum of £10 is to be bestowed for the reparationot highways
beside Stokes Croft, co. Gloucester. To the " rep'acions and raaynteynyng
of saint Peters Plompe " xs. To Thomas son of WiUiam Cowper xs. To
GUes Cowper and Agnes Cowper, "doughters" of the same William, xxs
apiece, to be paid in raoney for the salt sold to the aforesaid Robert Butler.
Legacies also to Elizabeth WUlyaras, Agnes Tomkyns, Edith Darbie, WiUiam
Jones, the younger, and Eleanor, Margaret, and Joan, daughters of William
Jones, John Jurden, tanner, servant Agnes AA'illyams, and late servant Joan
Evan. The sum of £6 for expenses at the month's mind and burial. Forty
shiUings to be distributed at "the tyme of my dethe " to priests, clerks,
and poor people. William Cowper and William Jones to be executors, and
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184 Notes op Bristol Wills.
wurkes of niarcie pittie and charytie." To the said executors £10. Hugh
Jones overseer, to whom £5. Witnessed by Rouland Cowper, Phihp Frier,
shoemaker, WUUam Knyght, Griffith Jones, and Thomas Lewys.
Proved in the cathedral of the Holy and Undivided Trinity at Bristol,
Oct. 31st, 2 Edward vi. 295.— NICHOLAS THORNE.
1546. Aug. 4th.—" Citizen and marohaunteof the towne or Citie of Bris
towe." To be buried, " yf J dye in bristowe," m the church of St.' Werburgh,
where late wife Mary Thorne was buried. At the tirae of his burial there is to
be said and sung ' ' Dirige and masse w' all other dyuyne s'uice as a true oristen
man ought to haue ; " and a sum of money, not passing £15 sterling, to be
spent and given to poor people ; also £15 at the month's mind, and the same
amount at the twelve-months' mind. Twelve poor men, eight of them to be
dweUers within the parish of St. Nicholas, and four withm the parish of St.
Werburgh aforesaid, "that haue byn housholders and fallen ui decaye,
to have a go-wn apiece, " of inowster or Russett of the price of euery gowne
twentie shiUhiges sterling," and xiijs iiijd in ready money. Testator wiUed
that above all things his debts be paid. To poor householders within the
city of Bristowe 100 marks sterling. The sum of forty shUlings to the church
of St. Nicholas there "towardes the reparac'ons and maynteu'nce of the clooke
and of the chyme in the said churche." To WiUiam Harpar, testator's brother-
in-law, "a gowne wherof the foreparte is lyned w* damaske a Jacket of
tawny damaske a gown furred w' boge," &c., and £10 in money. To "my
Sister his wif " £10, also " a ring w' a dyamount and njore a ring w' an esrayrall
and a ring w* a ruby," &c. ToFrancis Woseley £10insalt " after xxs the tone."
To Nicholas Woseley, his brother, £20 in salt. To Vincent Thorne, resident
"in Jane," 200 ducats, and the residue of the debt that " the palabyzenes
genewys" oweth of the bequest of testator's brother Robert Thorne, deceased j
' ' the whiche legacie J will be paid for hym vnto leonarde Cattaynes Genewys
or to his assignes And to be put in saynte Georges of Geane to and for thuse
behofe profett and advantage " of the said Vincent. If the said Vincent
Thorne should die under the age of twenty-one, his bequest is to be delivered
to the use and behoof of "the house of the bartUniews " in Bristowe, and be
employed in the building and reparation of the same house,, or in the
purchase of land tor the maintenance of the free school there. To Robert
Thorne, prentice with William Ostriche of London, haberdasher, £100 ster
ling. To Nicholas Thome, "my bastarde sonne nowe being in Biskaye,"
Ixvj" xiijs iiijd sterling ; he with whom the said Nicholas is " printice " to
have the rule and keeping of the said money for the term of seven years,
" fynding auffycient Surties to the Chambre of bristowe.'' The sum of £100
to the said Chamber, to be employed " in manor the haiikes in the marshe
in the said towne and Citie of bristowe where as (sic) it shalbe thought
mooste nede." And Ixxx" of the said money to go towards the making of a
"gro narde to kepe suche prouision of corne as shalbe prouyded for the
comons of the said towne and citie." The £100 to be expended by the
advice and order of "my neighbo' John Drewes thelder," to whom £40, to
be discounted and deducted to him of such debts as he " dothe owe me at
this p'sente day ; " also to him a black gown, price xxx-'. The sum of £25
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the making and repairing of ships ; the same dam-head to be made by the
advice and counsel of Thoraas Hickes and Edward Jones, to whora xxs
apiece. To Master Harrys, " Scole m'' of the free Scole at the bartilmews,"
five marks sterling, and a black gown. If the lands of the said " bartel-
raewes " may be hereafter improved, and the rents become more, then " J
will that his wages be enlarged to twentie poundes by the yere." To John
Sariaunte, " vssher of the graramerschole," three tons of salt. To twenty
poor maidens of good name and fame, dwelling within the city of Bristowe,
intending there to inhabit and dwell, five raarks apiece at the day of her
marriage. The sum of £6, of the goods of Mistress Tonnell deceased,
remaining in testator's hands, to be paid to her daughter Joan when married.
To Robert Thorne, the younger, legitunate son of testator, 100 marks ster
ling, and " one hunderth vnces of siluer half gilte and half parcell gilte,"
also a share in household stuff. The same amount of money, and certain
goods, to each of the other legitimate sons, Nicholas, Edward, and John.
To Frances, Mary, and Bridget Thome, testator's legitimate daughters, 200
mai-ks apiece, &c. To wUe Bridget £150 sterling, and 150 tons of salt "of
watermesure ; " also the farm of AUer Court, held by lease of the earl of
Huntington, and " nowe in the tenure of Thomas Gierke paing for the same
xxix" by the yere ; " to remain, after her decease, to legitimate son Robert
Thorne and his assigns. To the said Bridget, for her life, testator's dweUing
house in Small strete, with the garden, &c. To her three daughters, Alice,
Barbara, and Katharine, "to euery of them xx tonne of Salte." To legiti
mate son John Thorne, the raoney "w"=" master John Myles of Hampton
stande bounden by his obligacyon " to pay testator. If the four legitimate
sons and three legitimate daughters should die before lawful age or marriage,
one third part of their legacies to remain to Frances and Nicholas Woseley,
the children of "ray Sister Katheren abowen," and to Robert and Nicholas
" my baste sonnes," or the longest liver of them : the second thhd part to
be bestowed "vppon the house ot the Bartilmews in bristowe aforesaid
towardes The buylding and purchasing of landes for the maynteu'nce of the
free Scole therefore (sic) the bringing vpp of youthe in vertue and goodnes " :
the other third part to the Chamber of Bristowe, towards the making and
repairing of the bridge, and the highways about the said city. The rents and
profits of the farm of Knowle, held by testator for a term of years of the
demise and grant of Jaraes Clyforde esquire, deceased, to be for " the find
ing of my children during there mynoritie ; " rem. to the four legitimate
sons, who are also to have all lands and tenements held by lease for a term
of years, or by copyhold or otherwise, within the city and elsewhere. The
executors are to recover all things appertaining to testator of right under the
will of his brother Robert Thorne, or by any other means, as heir to his said
brother, " on whose Soule and all xp'en soules god take mercy." Towards
the maintenance of the free school aforesaid, and to make a library in such
place as Sh John Barloo "late deane of the disolued house and college" of
Westbury-on-Tryra, John Drewes, and Francis Codrington of Bristowe,
merchants, shall think best or meetest within the said Bartilmewes, £30
sterling. Testator also bequeaths all such of his books as may be meet
for the said library, and his astrolabe "whiche is in the keping of John
Sprynte potioary," with charts, maps, &c., belonging to the science of
astronomy. The sum of xxxvj" xiijs jiijd for the garnishing of altars,

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vestments, altar-clbths, glazing, &c,, at the said house of " the bartilmewes.''
The sum of xx" sterling to be paid by the advice of the said John Barlowe,
John Drews, and Francis Codrington; and of John Harris "scole master of
the said scole," to retain learned counsel to assure and convey the lands
belonging to the said Bartilmewes to the Chamber of Bristowe, for the
assurance and continuance of the said school, the said Chamber to be bound
for the performance of covenants, &c. To the said ' ' master barloo " a
black gown, price xls, and £5 in money. To testator's parish church of St.
Werburgh in Bristowe vj" xiijs ijijd towards reparations, and maintaining
of the place for assembling of merchants ' ' late buyldyd agaynst the said
Churche wall ; " the money to be put in the treasure coffer of the same
church. To divers debtors " suche porcons and parte of the debtes owing "
as is expressed, &c., "'w* my owne hande." To my brother Cockesey a
gown ' ' furred w' f oynes, " &c. , and to his wife ' ' two tonne of baye Salte and
Ixvj"- viijd ill money and more tyue poundes euery yere for the charges and
tables of ray two daughters w' all other charges as she hathe layed oute for
ray said ij daughters nowe in the keping of them." To the Chamber of
Bristowe '250 tons of salt, and £150 in money, amounting to £400, whereof
£-200 is of the gift of Thomas Howell "whiche died in Civill," and was by
his testament assigned to be paid to testator for the use of clothmaking and
helping young men, ' ' of the whiche Some is deliuered to certen clothers
w'in this towne or Citie of bristowe aforesaid cc" ; " the Mayor and his
brethren, within the space of three years next after testator's decease, to
employ the money, with the £800 given to the Chamber by his brother
Robert Thorne, in good land, the rent of which to be for the same use and
intent as " one master Thoraas White of london purpose (sic) for the making
and helping of yong raen " within the city of Bristowe. If the said money
bequeathed by testator's brother Robert Thorne, and that bequeathed by
hiraself, be not eraployed in land for the use aforesaid, then the £200 of
testator's bequest shall not be paid to the Chamberlain, but be " reparted "
among the aforesaid seven legitimate children " by yeven porcions." If
they, and Ulegithnate son Robert, should all die s.p., the dweUing house
to be for the use of the Charaber. To the " reparacions of the highe
waies aboute the said Citie of bristowe and for the mayntenyng of Con-
dittos the pitty well and of saynt peters plumpe thirtie tonne of Salte."
Legacies also to cousin John Thorne, and his wife, Thomas Clarke of
AUer, John Sare, notary, Martin Affilde, Thoraas Warden, WiUiam Cooke,
Francis Coston, cousin John Amayne, John Hunteley esquire, and his
wUe, cousin Agnes Saunders, father-in-law John Mylles, and his wiie,
Eliz. Deane, Eliz. Percie, and servant Eleanor Cornyshe. Thomas Shipman
to " charge vnto myne Accompte one hunderth markes in repompec' (sic) and
towardes the buylding of the shippe called the Savior, and be devided oute
of my poro'on at the tynishing of the said Accompte." Testator had referred
to his partnership with Thomas Shipman, and with Edward Pryn, and others,
bequeathing his share of the profits to his three daughters, and four legiti
mate sons when twenty-one years of age. Roger Barloo and Edward Pryn',
merchants, to be executors, and have £20 apiece. Francis Codrington and
cousin John Thorne overseers, to each of whom £5 and a black gown. To
the said John Thorne "ray gowne furred w' Jcnettes." Witnessed by
Francis Codrington, Thomas Shipman, Giles White, John Sare notary, and
Thomas Shewarde. Two hundred ducats of tho legacy of Thomas HoweU

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remam " in thandes of Thomas Harrys of CiviU : " but testator's executors are
to furnish the said ducats "in one w' the two hundrethe poundes aforesaid
So Amounte the hole legacie of the said Thomas Howell that was appoynted
to be paid ^^Ito me the said Nicholas Thorne to the vse aforesaid Two
hunderthe and fiftie poundes sterling." To Christopher Capper one ton of
salt "to pray for my Sole and all xp'en Soules."
It is not stated in the Orphan Book when this will was proved ; but the
copy at Somerset House, Akn, 18, supplies the date, — Oct. 15th, 1546.
The diocesan registers at AA'orcester record the appointment of the above
mentioned John Barlow, professor of arts, to the office ot dean of Westbury,
Jime 15th, 1530, vacant by the death of John Hughes.
296.— WILLIAM PYKES, mercer.
1550. Jan. 12th. Testator makes his wUl in the name of the Father,
and of the Sou, and of the Holy Ghost, and confesses Christ to be "the
verye true and onlie merito" for as raany as shalbe savid, And that no good
wurkes that I haue doon nor that other canne do for me can save me. But
onlie the mooste holsonie passion, and glorious resurrection of raye Savio''
Jh'us Criste." To be buried within "my parrishe Churche oo'menly called
Saint Thomas Churche in Bristowe." Ten shUlings to " my Curate " there.
The executors are to provide at the time of burial " some well learned man
to declare the mooste pure sincere and lyvely worde of god to the Cristen
congregacion." The sum of £20 for the poor people in Bristowe ; the first
distribution to be made on the day of "my buryinge," the second before
the end of six months following, the thhd " by thende of twelve monithes
nexte after my deceas. " The twelve poor men and twelve poor women of
the almshouse called St. Thomas's almshouse, in the Longe Rowe, to have
twenty -four sliUlings of that sum ' ' at every tyme of this distribuoion. " The
executors are to purchase in fee simple so much good land as shall amount
to the clear yearly value of £6. 13. 4 ; the fourth part ot which to be paid
by the Chamberlain ot Bristowe to the poor people of the said almshouse
every quarter, at the four principal feasts of the year most commonly used
within the said city : ' ' And this my p'sent gitte to haue a contynuaunce for
ever whUe the worlde shall endure." To wUe Maud Pykes 1000 marks, and
all testator's plate and household stuff ; also, for her life, all the higher part
of his dwelling house, bought of Anthony Norton, gentleman, and the
higher part of the adjoining house, held by lease of Mr. Rodney, with the
garden thereto adjoining, and the other gai-den lying by St. Thomas's
church ; upon condition that she do continually dwell in the said higher
parts of the houses ; the shops, cellars, and warehouses Ainderneath to be
held jointly by " John Pykes my Elder sonne and John Pykes ray Seconde
Sonne " during the space of " one whole yere nexte after my deceas." The
said sons are also to hold for one year in like manner ' ' my Shoppe of my
corner tenement in the highe strete," and also " my wiirkehouse in Tuckers
strete " held of Mr. David Harris. After the end of the said year, the house
bought of Anthony Norton " shall liollie remayne " to eldest son John, who
is also to have all the shops, cellars, and warehouses belonging to the house
held by lease of the said Mr. Rodney, and the garden lying by St. Thomas's
church. To second son John, after the said year, the corner house and shop
in the High-street, and also " my said warkehowse hi Tuckers strete," and
all the title, state, and term of years of and in the same. To the six children

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of "raye doughter " Cecily AVUson, by John HUlacre, her first husband, and
by Roger Wigmore, her second husband, that is to say, Polidorus Hillacre,
William Hillacre, Joan HUlacre, and EUine HUlacre, and to WiUiam and
Mary Wigmore, £100, to be equally divided, and paid to them at their day
of marriage, or their age of " twentie and one yeres ; " the said money to
be delivered by the executors to " my sonne in lawe Myles Wylson w^in
one yere nexte after my deceas." To son Water Pykes £100. To sister
Joan £10. To her chUdren, Amy, Joan, and Richard, £10 apiece. To Joan
Bysse "my doughters doughter" twenty marks of money at her day of
marriage. To "my Cosyn Johane Precye " forty shillings. To old John
Hacket "my iiighte gowne and a grote in raoney" every week during his
lUe. The sum of £50 to be bestowed " vppon the mendinge of the highe
waies aboute Bristowe ; " of which sum, £20 for the highway " betwene
Bedmyster and the farther ende of the cawseye called the longe cawseye "
beyond Stoke; £20 " vppon the highe waye betwene Laffordes yate, and the
tote of the hill called Toghill whiche is the highe waye from Bristowe
towardes London ; " and £5 to be bestowed " vppon the highe waye Betwene
Bristowe and Keynesham, And thother fyve poundes to be bestowed vppon
the slippe in the shambles of Bristowe called the Bochers slippe." The sum of
£20 towards " the charges of fetchinge whome of the water to salute Thomas
Pipe in BristoU," if the same be done before the end of two years after
testator's decease. AU his unbequeathed apparel to his three sons. To his
neighbour Mighell Kettill and Margaret his wife " twentie nobles of money."
Residue of goods to his two sons, "Johu Pykes thelder and John Pykes
the yonger," who are made executors. Mr. David Harris and Water Pykes
overseers, to whom a gown and twenty shillings apiece. AA'itnessed by
Richard Dakins, Edmond Rogers, and Robert Burgin,
Proved at London, Feb, 23rd, 1550,
297.— ROBERT ESTEGATE, innholder.
1552. Sept. 4th. To be buried in " the churche yearde of Saint
Phelippes and Jaoobe in the Citie of Bristoll." To son Oliver £30 of lawful
money, also "a Stonding bedstede w'" a tether bed," &c. If he should die
before the age of twenty-one, testator's brothers Thomas and John to have
£10 of that money, equally divided. To the said brothers twenty shillhigs
between them. To uncle Robert Estgate " ij fusten doblettes Also raore I
forgeve hyra all that money as he oweth me excepte the viijs that he shall
pale for the half yeres rent." To father-in-law "my golde riiige." To
brother-in-law John Smyth the best gown. To my curate Thomas Beede
" my lyned gowne, ray tawny Jacket ray best doblet and ijs of money." To
the " poremens boxe" xiijs iiijd. Residue to wife Agnes, who is made sole
executrix. Oliver Brigg and John Evance overseers, to whora xs apiece.
Witnessed by Thomas Beede, clerk, and Agnes Estgate " cu' alijs."
Proved Nov. 15th, 6 Edward vi.
298.— AVALTER LODBROKE.
1547. June 26th. To be buried in the churchyard of St. Nicholas. To
"my naturaU mother" Alice Burton £10. To brothers WiUiam and
Thomas Lodbroke £10 apiece. To wife Agnes, during her life, " the tenne
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MichaeU, her son and daughter, £5 apiece. To son Jonas Lodbroke £40. To
the unborn chUd of wife Agnes £-20. The said Agnes to have the use of the
aforesaid bequests to AA'iUiam and Thomas "my Brethrene," and to Jeffery
and Margaret her chUehen, and to Jonas and " the vnbome chUde," testator's
chUdren, till they be of the age of tiventy-four ; she, or Mr. Roger Jones, to
put in sureties for the payment thereof, "Orels to put it into the Chambre
of Bristowe there to reraaine tUl eu'y of them co'me to thage ot xxiuj"
yeres ; " but Margaret and the unborn child, it it be a woman child, " shall
reeeve their porcions at the dales of their mariages. " If the said AA'iUiam,
Thomas, or Jeffery die before the appointed age, the portions of them that
die are to ' ' return to Agnes my wief and to none other. " If she should die
before son Jonas is twenty-four, the house in which she dwelleth is to be
" lette or sett," and the said Jonas to have the profits, and the house
iteelf when he is of that age. Legacies to Thomas G-wynne, priest, John
Frie, Thomas Williams, and the poor. AA'ife Agnes to be executrix. Mr.
Roger Jones overseer, to whom xfs and a satin doublet. Witnessed by the
said Roger, John Fay, Thomas Gwyn' clerk, and Thomas AVUliams, " w'"
other." Proved at London, Aug. 8th, 1547.
299.— THOMAS JONYS.
1554. July 9th. Testator described himself as a " wodseller and Citesin
of the Citie of Bristowe," and desired to be buried in the churchyard of St.
Nicholas ; " fullie p'swaded that when J shalbe lossed from this (nowe
corrupte tabernacle) to accompanie those at goddes pleasure w'^"'^ alredie
ar revested w'" the firste stole that is the glory of the soule," and expecting
" to receave the seconde stole w""" is the glorie of the bodie at the laste dale
of iudgement." To eldest daughter Jane, after wife's death, half a dozen of
silver spoons " weying vj vnc' iij q'," and then also "a fetherbedd." To
second daughter Jone £10 of money at the day of her marriage, and a
goblet parcel-gilt, weighing ten ounces, after "her mothers daies." To
daughter Elizabeth twenty nobles when married, and, after " her mothers
daies," a salt of sUver " w* his cover " parcel-gUt, " waying vj vnc' iij q's."
To eldest son John Jones (¦'sic), ' ' after my wief es daies, " a house and garden
" adioyning to the towne wall in Bastestreat,'' held of John Grene by lease.
To son AA'iUiam " an other Te'nt w'" a garden adioyning to the other fore
said Te'nt and garden w"'"' also J holde of the said John Grene by lease after
my wiefes daies. " To son Richard, and younger son John Jonys, five marks
apiece. AVife AA'elthian to be sole executrix, and have the residue of goods,
some portion of which " vnto the pore people " at her discretion. Witnessed
by John Rastall, clerk, Edmond Jonys, and John Jonys, " w'" other."
Proved in the cathedral church of "Bristoll," Aug. 23rd, 1554.
300.— JOHN BEYNTON, carpenter.
1558. June 9th. The name of this testator, who was "of the Citie of
Bristowe," is written Baynton in one part of his will, and in the note of
proof. To be buried " in cristyan buriall." All his lands to remain to his
sister's son, Robert Lemyng, dwelling " in Midleton besides Lynne," and to
his heirs "for eu'more." If the said Robert Lemyng should sell the lands
within the city of Bristowe, a whole year's rent is to be distributed to poor

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people, who are also to have the residue of testator's goods immediately after
his decease. Harry Gervys, otherwise called Harry Davis, and David
Mathew to be executors, and have xls apiece. Mr. John Stone overseer, to
whom xls "for his paines taking." Witnesse,d by Thomas Owen, David
Tailor, and Richard Langton, notary.
Approved before Robert Adams, Mayor, and John Browne and John
Pruett, Sheriffs of the City, on Friday, April 14th, 1 Eliz, No record of
proof before the ecclesiastical authorities.
30i._WILLIAM TYNDALL, merchant.
1558. Sept. 13th. Testator beseeches the B.V.M., and all the saints in
heaven, to pray for him, and with him, to the Saviour, "that his wrathe
w'="° J haue iustely des'uid, maie be pacified & his mercy extended." To be
buried at the discretion of the executors. The sum of £20 for the poor
within the city and suburbs of Bristoll. To wife Jane, for her lite, " my
howse in Mershestreat wherein J dwell." No furniture to be removed out
of the said house, but to remain, with the house itself, to son Thomas
Tyndall and his heirs and assigns for ever. To the said Thomas 100 raarks
in money ; also to him and his legitimate heirs, house property toward the
Key and " toward m'shestreate," with a stable in the latter, and two houses
in Christraas-street in the several tenures of William Yonge, merchant, and
John Erothe, hooper, " with all my grounde in Lewens meade sometyrae the
graie ffriers," a house in Fisher lane in the tenure of Julian More, widow,
and a lease of " a certaine grounde in m'shestreat " held of Mr. Pacie for
certain years ; remainder to testator's daughters, if the said Thomas should
die s.p., and to my brother Robert Tyndall, if they should so die. To
daughter Joan 100 marks ; also the lease ot a garden in St. Michael's parish
"Yi,che J holde of the Bartlemewes for certaine yeres yet to co'me ;" but
Joan Olde, testator's kinswoman, was to have it until his said daughter
should marry, or come to the age of twenty-one. To his three children, all
such plate and household stuff, remaining in the house at the day of his
death, " as was myne before J marled w'" my wief ; " the said legacies to
be delivered unto them ." at the dale of mariage of euery of them, or at thage
of xxjti yeres." It they should aU die " before the tyines before appointed,"
the third part of their legacies to be equally divided among the chUdren of
testator's brothers Richard and Thomas Tyndall, and his sisters Annes and
Isabel, " J meane the children of thera foure that remaine in Lincolne shire "
with or about their parents ; and the other two third parts to be bestowed
upon the building of a house for twelve aged poor people to dwell in rent-
free ; the said house to be built at the ground in Lewen's mead, "late the
churche of the graye ffryers w'hin the Citie of Bristoll," toward the garden
held by Mrs. .Jaye. If wife Jane continues unmarried, and has the chUdren
with her, she is to keep Thomas "to the scole," and Joan and Faith "to
service in the howse, and to vse their nedills," finding them meat, drink,
and clothes, with other things necessary, until they are of the age of sixteen :
at which tirae, testator wills that Thoraas "shalbe bounde apprentice to
suche raisterie or science as he shalbe moste apte, orels kepte to his
lerning in Oxforde if he be apte and haue mynde therevnto ; " and the
daughters kept at the appointment of testator's overseers by the counsel
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should marry again, or will not be "so content to vse my children," giving
good sureties to the Mayor of Bristol, and the executors and overseers, she
is immediately to deliver up the chUdren's portions to the said executors
and overseers ; and then he or they that have the governance thereof " shall
putt in sufficient suretie to the Maio"' of Bristoll for the tyme being " for the
sate delivering of the said legacies. Testator's wife to have and enjoy,
during her lite, his stable in Marsh-street, the lease whereof he bought of
AA'illiam Donnynge. After his said wife's "tyme," his daughter Joan and
her legitimate heirs are to have "the howse vppon the Kay e " inhabited
by Robert Tailor, with the shop and little vault occupied by testator ; in
default of such heirs, rem. to son Thoinas and his heirs ; in def., rem. to
daughter Faith and her heirs ; in def., rem. to the lawful heirs of " my brother
Robert Tyndall here in this realme ot englonde ; " in def., rera. to my right
heirs for ever. To daughter Faith and her legitimate heirs ' ' my howse in
Christmas streat, w*° Sampson Haraersley nowe dwelleth in;" rem. to son
Thomas, if she should die s.p. ; to daughter Joan, if he should so die ; to my
brother Robert and his heirs, if the said Joan should so die. To Thoraas
Tyndall, son ot brother Richard, vj" xiijs iiijd. Xo Jaraes Olde and his wife
the lease of the house wherein he dwelleth. To wife Jane all and singular
such plate and stuff of household as she brought with her from Tewkesbury ;
also " one pece of golde of xx" ducketts whiche J sent her for a token," and
two hundred marks. To " the Cathedrall churche of Bristoll " vs. To Mr.
Hugh Jones " my goastly father" vs. Residue of all goods, leases, ships, &c.,
to the executors, namely, brother Robert and son Thoraas, except only the
price wines that James Olde had " w""° J will that ray Cosin Johaii Olde shall
haue during my yeres therevppon, paying as her husbonde James paid."
Overseers to be John Willy ot Bristol " charabrelaine," to whom v", John
Sprinte, to whom " my beste gowne w""" J raade in london," and Nicholas
Crosbie, to whora " three yardes of clothe that J bought in london." Wit
nessed by Mr. Thoraas Sylke, prebendary of the cathedral church of Bristol,
Mr. Hugh Jones, parson of St. Stephen's, "my goastely father," and Robert
Taller, merchant, " ray brother in lawe.'' Unto wife Jane three ale cups
parcel-gilt, and "the foure poundes of raoney w*° salute Stephins churche
owithe rae." To cousin Joan, wife of James Olde, "my lease vppon the
prise wynes," paying the sums of money specified in the said lease, and no
raore; "w''" lease is in my Cownter; " also to the said Joan "tenne poundes
in money w""'' J p'mysed her husbonde and her for to pale for the dynner and
charges of their wedding." Witnessed by the aforesaid Hugh Jones, clerk,
and ' ' Johan Tyndall ray wief . "
No record of probate is given in the Orphan Book ; but frora the
copy at Somerset House, Chayney, 7, we learn that the will was proved
AprU 27th, 1559. 302.— RICHARD WYECKAM, taUor.
1558. Jan. 19th. Testator was ot "the p'isshe of saint Mary Porte
wt"in the Citie ot Bristowe," and desired to be buried in the church there,
near to his wife Mary. To his daughter Anes (sic) xx" of " currant raoney
of Englonde," and a silver goblot "the w°"° was her graundfathers. " To
the said Agnes two silver spoons, &o. To sons William, Edmond, and
Harry, and to daughters Katharine and Alice, £20 apiece. To the child

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" my wief goeth nowe w'" " £20. The said sons to have theh money when
twenty-four years of age, and the daughters at " the daie of their mariage."
If they should all die before such time, one half of their legacies to go to
brother John Wyeckam and his children, and the other to the executrix of
this will. To the said John the thhd best go-wn, " and J clerely forgive him
all suche debtes as he doth owe vnto me." Legacies also to every almshouse
within the city of Bristowe or the suburbs of the same, the poor people, the
Tailors' hall, and Gilbert Barnsley, Wife Margery to have the residue, and
be executrix. Brother John Wyeckam and William Donnyng, tailor, over
seers, to whom ten shillings apiece. Witnessed by Richard Overton, William
Donnynge, and Gilbert Bamesley,
Proved AprU 24th, 1559.
303.— WILLIAM BALLARDE,
1554. April 12th. Testator, who was a " Cytisen and Marchaunte of
Bristoll," describes Queen Mary as " of the Churches of Englande and
Jrelande ymmediatlye vnder Christe the supreme lieadde ; " and deshes to be
buried in the church of St. Stephen, or elsewhere, as " yt shall please godd to
appoyntte the same." The sum of £5 for poor householders of St. Stephen's
parish, and other places ; and a like sum to be given " in co'raon almys "
at the burial, or two days after, in bread or raoney. Ten shillings to every
almshouse within the city and suburbs ' ' nott havyng An'uall Rentes. " To
sister-in-law Syble Ballarde vj" xiijs iiijd in money, and all the " Cattle and
other furnytures " in her custody at Hardwick, on condition that " she
remayne wydowe," and keep, nourish, and do honestly entreat, order, and
guide testator's two sisters Jane and Joan Ballarde during their lives, " y t
she do lyve so long as ,J trust in god she shall for theire comforts." If the
said Syble should marry during the lives of the two sisters, she is to have
" but iiij" onely." To Anne Bolardine widow, towards her marriage, xiij"
vjs viijd . also, for her life, a tenement in "Redclyffe streate" inhabited by
Humphrey Jones, shearman, of the value of forty shillings by the year ; and
a tenement "lying before saynt Stephyns Churche dore," inhabited by John
Power, cofferer : rem. to Alice Bolardine, daughter of the said Anne, and her
lawful issue ; in def. , rem. to kinsman Thoinas Goodale of Bristol and his heirs.
To the said Anne Bolardyne " one of my smalle gobletts gylte and syxe
spones." The sum of £20 to be delivered unto some honest man, who is to be
bound " w'" suertys " to pay to John Clune, mason, during his life, xijd
weekly, and to keep the said sura, after the death of the s.aiel John Clune,
until the marriage of the aforesaid Alice Bolardine. If Alice should die before
her niarriage, the money is to be for her raother ; and if the latter be also dead,
it is to be " gevyn to the mariage of pore maydens." To Anne Hera'yng three
tenements on Redcliff hill, for her life ; reversion to Thoinas Goodale and his
heirs for ever. To godson AA'Uliam Hemyng, and to his law-ful issue, a tene
raent lying " in Wynestreatte," iuhabited by .John Outtley, goldsmith ; in
def., rem. to Thomas Goodale and his lieirs. To servant Katharine Smytlie £5
at her marriage ; but it she should die unmarried, the money is to be given
to the marriage of " other pore Maidens w"'in the Cytie.'' To the forenamed
John Clune " a gowne of myne of Rattes colo'' furryd w'" blake A fryse cote
A marble cote two shyrtes," &c. To Robert Butler, merchant, £50, and be
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the year. To wife Alice Ballarde £100 in money, and all the plate " that J
hadd w* her,'' household stuff, &c. She is also to have and enjoy, during
her lite, testator's dwelling house, and all his other tenements ; also £20 by
the year, to be paid quarterly by Robert Butler, merchant, to whom the sum
of £200 is to be deUvered ; the said money to be repaid at " the ende of uij<"^
yeres next after the deceasse of my wyet. " To the said Robert, and, after his
decease, to his eldest son Francis Butler, and to his heirs for ever, testator's
dwelling house, ¦with the appurtenances, " sett lying and beyng in Balland
strete." To the said Robert " my Ryng w'" A white camfeo ; " and to Eliza
beth Butler, his -wife, "my Ryng w'" a Rubye." To Mr. Thomas Tison
' ' my gUte hanger w'" A Christell halite." To Mastres l^son a gown cloth
" of my fyne clothe.'' To George Snygg " my S worde and A go-wne clothe
of my fyne clothe." To the said George's wife a gown cloth of the same.
To 'servants Roger Afylde and William Tiler forty shillings apiece. To
Maulbe "my woman" twenty shUlings, &c. " J -will that my Sister Jane
or .Johan' Ballarde who dothe possesse my howse and grownd therto belong-
yng at Hardewyke in the countie of Harforde that they or either of them at
the nexte cowrte holden in that Lordeshippe do acknowlege and nomynate
Thomas Goodale aforesaide o'' Kynsman' to be the nexte heire." Robert
Butler, merchant, to be sole executor, and have the residue ot unbequeathed
goods. He is to " make ij Ryngs of the value of xls ju golde," to be given
for tokens to James BaUye and his -wife. Legacies to Elizabeth and Bridget
Butler, daughters of the said Robert, to the aforesaid Thomas Goodale, and
Alice Bolardyne. Mr. William Carr, merchant, and Mr. Thomas Tyson to
be overseers, and have a gown apiece.
Proved in the cathedral church of Bristol, April 24th, 1554.
304.— WILLIAM FLECCHAR, draper.
1552. July 10th. Testator was of the parish of St. Nicholas in Bristow,
and desired to be buried in " the crowde vnder my forewritten p'ishe
churche." The sum of vjs viijd "vnto M"' vyker my curate," and xxs to
the poor men's box of the same church. To the almshouses of the city iij"
in bread. To the five daughters of testator xxx" apiece in money or wares.
If any of them die before lawful age or marriage, her or their part to be
divided eqiiaUy among the longer livers. To his wife Alice the state of his
house and garden during " her lief tyme, Excepte she doe marye into the
countrey," in which case, son John is to have that property. If John
should die before coming into possession, it is to go to the next of the
chUdren. To brother-in-law Luke " my sonday gowne." The sum of vs to
"the pore people of the Almes howse called Lawfordes yate," Legacies
also to father-in-law PhUip Homar, mother-in-law Elyn, and their servants ;
sister Elizabeth Coke, Sysly Coke "my Sister doughter," Alice Jones,
daughter to Thomas Jones, taUor, Richard Clement, taUor, Laurence
Nasshe, shearman, "the Curate of Donyt," and every household of that
parish, John Roberts, and servant Edith. Wife Alice and son John to have
the residue of goods, and be executors, Richard Vaughan, gentleman, ana
Richard Davis, draper, to be overseers, and have " for their gentlenes " xs
apiece. Witnessed by "M'' doctur Austyne a phisission," WUliam Smithe-
man, clerk, Thomas Jonys, tailor, and othe
Proved at London, Aug. 23, 1552.
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Memorandum, on June 18th, 1561, was delivered to Mr WiUiam Carr,
Mayor ot the city ot Bristowe, by Richard Standbank, draper, husband to
Alice, late wife, and one of the executors ot the before named William
Flechar, a licence of alienation under the great Seal, with evidences, inclu
ding an indenture of bargain and sale made by Sir Ralph Sadler to the said
William Flechar of a 'messuage and garden in Bristoll, "w<="^ evidences
were put in a white rounde box to be kepte vppon truste to the vse of the
heires of the said Will'm fflechar."
305.— ROBERT GRYGGE, wiredrawer.
155S. May 15th. Testator was " dwellinge in the p'ishe of o'' ladie of
Redcliff" at Bristoll, and desired to be buried in the church of that parish.
To his eight children, at the day of their marriage, or their lawful age, £20
apiece. It any die, his wife is to have that part of the money. To his poor
workmen " a frise cote a pece, and J do forgive them and eu'y of them
suche debtes as they or any of them doe owe me." The sum of forty shillings
to poor people. To M' Chauncellor "my ringe w'" a square dyamonde."
To M' Huys "my Ringe J were w*" a cornet in him." To the goodman
Mylles "my furred Jacket faced w' foynes." Wife "Alls" to have the
residue, and be sole executrix. Brother-in-law John Sprynte and John
Davis, weaver, to be overseers, and have xls apiece. The said John Sprynte
to have testator's horse and saddle.
Proved July 5th, 1559.
306.-^OHN FYSHER, skinner.
1561. Feb. 26th. Testator was " ot the p'ishe of saint Warborowes in
the citie of Bristowe,'' and desired to be buried in the church ther«. The
sum of ten shillings to be distributed among "suche as be very pore and
nedy. " To son John Fisher £10 when aged twenty-one. To eldest daughter
Anne £10 at the day of marriage ; also, after the death of testator's wife,
the years of his "howse in alhalowes p'ishe," with all implements belong
ing to the same. To daughter Mary £10 ; and a like sum to the unborn
child. If any or all of the said children " chaunse to dye before the age of
diskrecion," such legacies to return to wife Katharine. Forty shUlings to
brother-in-law AVilliam Thomas when he has served his " prentishippe w'"
ray wyfe" ; but he must " vse sealfe honestlye." The said Katharine to have
the residue, and be "hole and foolle Executryx." Richard Grynwey, John
Merik, and Thomas Hill to be overseers, and " to ech of them ane olde
angelett a pece."
No record of proof. 307.— JAMES CHESTER, merchant.
1560. April 8th. Testator's body "vnto xp'en buryall." He desired
God to give him "' the power to write the truthe and nothinge but the
truthe, " and appointed his wife Mary executrix. To sons Edward and Thomas
Chester £140 apiece : " The whiche J wolde there shulde be soldo of suche
merchandises as J haue at the discrecion' of my Overseers vnto three
or foure honest menu, gevinge them ij yeares day of payment at an honeste
price, and then at thende of their yeres to bringe their monye into
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Notes of Bristol AA'ills. 195
dewtie so to doe for Orphanes;" the overseers to take care that the
money " maye be in good sylver or golde, and that it be taste sealed
in a bagge w'" the Maiors scale and theirs, and to lye for the behoote
of the childern " till they corae to the age "of xxij. or xxiij yeres;"
but testator's brother, Thoinas Chester, might take the said money at the
end of the two years, he being bound, and " payinge the children xx"raore,''
and might keep the said money during the said time. If both the children
should die s.p., the overseers are to purchase " fyve poundes by the yere of
good rente," specified portions of which to be given " towarde the lighte of
Saincte Leonardos gate," to the almshouses at Laff'ers gate, in the Marsh, in
Lewens mead, at St. James's Back, and " in Saincte Thomas streat," and to
the poor "in Tucker Halle," and at Temple gate ; "the w"" J wolde sholde
be delivered yerelie at all Halloutyde againste xp'emas in wood for euer ;"
the rest of the yearly rent to be divided " emongeste the poor of this citie,"
and the places before rehearsed, for ever : the rest ot the money, after
the purchase of the land, to remain "vnto my wife duringe her naturall
lyffe," and afterwards, " thone halfe to my brothers and sisters children,
and thother to her brothers children." To son Edward all the landed
property given to testator by his father, which is to "goo from one to
another of the Lynage from heyre to heyre to the vttermoste of the kynne
called Chesters, beinge of the male kynde and beinge brothers children from
ishewe to ishewe accordinge to my ffathers will and testament." The said
property consisted of Radford in AA'esterley, with all the ground appertain
ing thereto, which testator had " sente foorthe " to one Symondes for ix" vjs
viijd by the year, "accordinge to a wry tinge that M' Frize hathe made
betwene him and me ;" a yearly rent of ten shillings " oute of the blacke
fryars '' paid by my brother Dominick during my mother's life, "and after
her tyme Domynick muste pay xxs by the yeare ;" and parcel of a piece ot
land "that my ffather bought of S'' Jhon Howse wyfe w°" liethe at Michel!
Hill, a lodge and ij gardyus wherof J have made the lease to my wyfe duringe
her lyfe :" also "after my tyme my brother Domynick to have the bowlinge
ally w'" the Utle orcharde and w'" a little house to hit in the said
oroharde, "he paying to my wife and heirs a yearly rent of ten shillings, and
the fruit of two trees. To son Thomas Chester, and to his issue, all lands
" w'=" J haue purchased iny sealfe." Brothers Thomas and Dominick, and
brothers-in-law Edmond and Robert Smythe, to be overseers, and each of
them to have " a gowne of xijs a yarde." A gown also to each brother and
brother-in-law, and to ' ' euerye of their wyfes a Cassocke clothe of xs a yard. "
To " my wyfe " 100 oz. of the best plate, and the rest unto the children in
equal portions. To brother-in-law John Roberts ' ' a blacke colte w"" goethe
in puckle churche parcke.'' To M'^ Offley " my Utle gim'oU of gynny gold."
Legacies also to the poor " where nede is," John AA'ilshyre, Ralph Smythe,
and servant Robert Clerk. Witnessed by Jaraes Chester, Thoraas Chester,
Dominick Chester, Edmond Smythe, Robert Smythe, " and other,"
Proved at London, July 12th, 1560.
308.— RICHARD AVATLEY, brewer.
1555. July 13th. Testator was of the parish "of Chrystchurche " in
Bristowe, and desired to be buried in the church there. To Sir Thomas
Pynohyn "my Curate" vjs viijd. Xo the mother church of the city of
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196 Notes of Bristol AVills,
Bristowe, called " theTrynitie,'' vjs viijd. Xo daughter Margery Wyckeham
£20, to be paid " w'"in one twelvemoneth after my decesse by the handes of
Johane Watley my wyffe." To second daughter Elizabeth Smythes, and
third daughter Goodlove Sraethes (sic), £20 apiece, &c. To Richard
Dudmester, son of the aforesaid Margery Wyckeham, when twenty-one
years of age, all the stuff pertaining to the brewhouse wherein testator dwelt ;
rem. to wife Joan, if the said Richard should die before that age. To
Richard's sister, Goodlove Dudmester, three tons of iron at the day of her
marriage, or when aged sixteen. If all the said children should die before
their said ages, wife Joan to have their legacies ' ' yff she be then in playn
lyff." To the said Joan, for her life, lands in " the Countie and shere of
Bristowe and lib'tios of the same." To daughter Margery Wickeham and
her lawful issue, after the said Joan's death, testator's dwelling house, with
two shops, and tenements in the tenure of John Davis, cooper, James
Braughton, tailor, and John Tawnye; also a tenement called "the iij Coppes"
in the tenure of Thoraas Young, grocer. To daughter EUzabeth Smythes,
after the said Joan's death, a tenement in " saint Mary port strett " in the
tenure of John White, shoemaker ; another in ' ' saint Mary port churche
yeard " in the tenure of John Frye, saddler ; and another in the tenure of
Joan Hoke, widow. To daughter GoodloVe Smythes, after the death of wife
Joan, a tenement in the said street in the tenure of Richard Wyckeham,
tailor ; also a cellar adjoining to the same ; a garner for grain ; a tenement
in the tenure of John Turner ; ceUars in the tenure of Thoinas Whetocke and
Arthur Haraons ; a garner in the tenure of John Cutley ; and a tenement
in the tenure of Danyell, the hooper. To William AA'arman "my gowne
faced w'" coney," &c. To "the Mayo"' Burgeses and Coiltie of the Cytie of
Bristowe," after the death of the said Joan, to the use of the Chamber for
ever, a corner tenement " in a strett called Cornestrett w'l'in the p'ishe of all
sayntes " in the tenure of David Jones, barber : the said Chamber paying
ten shilUngs yearly to the alms-people ot All Saints' almshouse towards
"there Reliffe and mayntaynyng " for ever. The said Joan to have the
residue of goods, and be " hole executrixe." Stephen Cole of Bristow, gentle
man, and John AA'illy " ot the same cytie Chamb'layn," to be overseers, and
have xs apiece.
Proved at London, Nov. 13th, 1555. Tho' Argall.
309.— JAMES DOWLE, grocer.
1564. Feb. 27th. To be buried in "the Churche of AlhaUows " in
Bristoll. To eldest son John Dowle, at the age of twenty, £170 " curr'unt
money of Englond ;" also a house at Newland " in the forrest of Deane,"
CO. Glouc, in the tenure of uncle Christopher Dowle, who is to enjoy the
same during his life, "and the liffe of Alice his wiffe," paying yearly xijd
for rent to son John, or to his heirs. To son Arthur Dowle £120. To the
child, or children, which may perhaps be born, £50 apiece. If all the children
should die under age, their portions to be divided equally among ' ' all my
susters children " and my brother's. To mother Alice Bell ' ' two angeletts
of golde." To uncle Christopher Dowle one of "my signetts of golde, J say
the lighter colored stone." To my said uncle's wife oneangelet of gold. To
father-in-law James Bell " my other signett of golde." The sum of i£10 for
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Notes of Bristol Wills. 197
" the buylding and maytaignenyng of the Calsey betwixte Bristoll and
Aust." Legacies also to the children of ray four sisters, aunt Scyrry, Anne
Scyrry " my mayde," and other maid servants, apprentices Morris, William
Smothie, and " my other twoo prentices," brothers-in-law William Ricardes
and Clement Cradock, brother Henry Dowle, and "good wyfe Poyner."
Residue to wife Elizabeth, who is made full executrix. If "my said wief
do happen to entend to mary. before the said legasies of my said children be
deliu'ed into the chamber of Bristowe aforesaid," she is to make delivery of
them to the said Chamber before her marriage. George Higgins, merchant,
Thomas Colston, linen draper, father-in-law James Bell, and uncle Christo
pher Dowle, overseers. Witnessed by Thomas Colston, George Higgins,
Robert Halton, Christopher Dowle, William Yeman, and John Dye.
No record of probate is inserted here : but the will is also registered at
Somerset House, Morisson, 10, where it is said to have been proved March
22nd, 1564. 310.— THOMAS HILL, skinner.
1564. March 20th. — " hole in bodye and so in mynde praysed be to god
therefore." To be buried in the crowde of the parish church of St. John
Baptist in Bristoll, after the discretion of the executrix and overseers,
" withe out any pompe or pride there to be done." To son Bartholomew
twenty marks. To sons John and Richard, and daughter Prudence, £10
apiece. To the child "w'=" my wife is now at this p'sente time co'seued
withe all " £10. If all the children should die, wife Joan or her assigns to
have the said bequests. Legacies to brother Anthony Hill, sister Elizabeth,
and brother's son Anthony. Wife Joan to have the residue, and be executrix.
John Merike of Bristol, skumer, and Richard Younge, merchant there, to be
overseers, and have ten shUlings apiece. Witnessed by John Myrike,
Richard Younge, and others.
Proved Aug. 20th, 1565, " Daf London," Laur' Argall,
311.— JOHN SUCHE, merchant,
. 1565, March 21st. Testator, who was "ot the citye ot Bristow,''
bequeathed to his daughter Anne £100 ; also " my Jland paynted Cheste," &c. ,
and a dozen of silver spoons, which had belonged to Mr. William Appowell
of " the Backe hall," when she is of the age of twenty-one, or at the day of
her marriage ; also all interest and term of years in a teneraent in the tenure
of Alice Appowell, widow, " lyinge in Balanstrete of Bristow," and all "the
lynene that was my fyrste wiues her mother." To son William £100 when
aged twenty-one; also "my gilte salte SeUer w'" his cover, one ringe of
golde w'" a turkes that was his mothers, a Levente shorte and my owne
signete of golde gravene w'" my owne m'ke." If the said Anne or WUliam
should die before the said " daie and tyme," the survivor to take the legacy
of the other. If both happened to die, £20 of theh money to be divided
" indeferentlie " between the children of David Olfyld and his wife, testator's
cousin, and the remainmg amount to be divided among the children of
brothers SUvester Souche and William Soche, and of sister Cristiane Batche,
To son WiUiam the "house m saynte Nicolas strete caUed the blacke
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198 Notes of Bristol Wills.
William should die under age. The legacies to be assured to the said
children according to the charter concerning orphans. To son Robert 100
marks when twenty-one years of age. If the said Robert and his hehs have
and enjoy, after the decease of testator's wife, the dwelling house "in
Ballanstrett," to which he is "now verye heyre," he is to hold himself well
contented with the said amount. But it "ray wyfe" do, or cause to be
done, any act to deprive the said Robert, she is then, iramediately after
such act, to pay him 200 marks over and above that amount. To son
George 100 marks when twenty-one years of age ; also to him and his
legitimate hehs a tenement in Cornestrete, in the tenure of WUliam
Gryne, tailor ; rem. to son William, if George should die s.p., and to son
Robert, if William should so die. To daughter Mary Souche 100 marks, and
the second gilt goblet, at the age twenty-one, or day of marriage. To
daughters Dorcas, Charity, and Elizabeth, 100 marks apiece at such time or
day. If all the said children should die before " the tymes lymitted," the
sura of £40 is to be given among the poor in Bristow, and £40 to be bestowed
in the making of ' ' highe wayes a boute brystow ;" the residue to the executrix,
but, U she be dead, to be equally divided among the next of " ray kynne."
Testator forgives all the debts of William Barret, Richard Langton, and
William Sprate. To William son of Richard Appowell iiij", to be paid to
him by xxs a year towards "his exhibic'on " in Oxford. Legacies also to
each of testator's brothers and sisters " naturall," and all their children, to
the poor in Bristow, the maintenance of "the scole" in the Marsh, David
Olfylde, and his wife, Robert Smythe, and his wife, Richard Appowell,
Richard Cole, apprentice Richard Hodson, maid Agnes, and William Broune
' ' my boye. " Wife Agnes to have the residue, and be sole executrix. Brother
William Suche, brothers-in-law William Stevans' and Robert Smythe, and
Richard Cole, overseers, to whom xls apiece.
No record ot probate occurs in the Orphan Book : but the will was
proved AprU 3rd, 1566, as appears by the copy at Somerset House,
Crimes, 10, 312,— WALTER WEST, baker.
1567. AprU 24th. Testator's body to be "puryed (.lic) in xp'en buryall,"
To the poor of St. Thomas's parish hi Bristow xls. wifg Elizabeth to have,
forherlUe, the tenement in Redcliff-street "whereas" Robert Hixe, clothier,
dwelleth ; the rents of the same to remain afterwards to the use of the poor
within the parish aforesaid, and "to the relese of the pore p'soners in the
gale of newgate of the sayd cytie " for ever. To daughters AUce and Joyce,
at the day of their marriage, £20 apiece ; also silver spoons, some marked
with the Apostles' heads, and others round-headed ; and each of the said
daughters to have " a brasse crocke of the best iu the house," &c. If either
daughter should happen to decease before marriage, half of her legacy to
remain to " thother lyvinge," and the other half to John and Arthur West,
sons of testator's brother. To the said John and Arthur xxs apiece when
twenty-one years of age. To son-in-law John Corfield vj" xiijs iiijd besides
the twenty marks of the bequest of the said John's father ; also "my second
best gowne my best doublet of grograyne and my Jerkyn of spanishe
Lether." Legacies also to ray " natuiall brother " John West, my sister in
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Margaret More of Tewkesbury, and Thomas More "my boye." Wife
Elizabeth to be sole executrix, and have the residue of goods, and lands,
tenements, &c, in the city and suburbs ; rem. to daughters Alice and
Joyce, and to their heirs for ever ; in def., rem. to the sons of testator's
brother. Mr. John Wade, Thomas Homer, John Palmer, and Thomas
Bellingam to be overseers, and have vjs viijd apiece. Witnessed by William
Hancock, Anthony Phillipps, Richard Langton, notary, and ' ' the f oresayd
ou'seers. "
Proved June 6th, 1567.
313.— THOMAS APRICE, tucker.
No date. Testator was of the parish of Temple, " my body to the
E'rthe from whense it came." To eldest son Thomas xxvj" xiijs iiijd, -yifhen
twenty-one years of age ; also a ' ' ry nge of golde w'" the picture ot deathes
heade therevppon." To eldest daughter "allies," and daughter Elizabeth,
£20 apiece on the day of their marriage. To sons William and John
i)20 apiece when twenty-one. To the child " my wyfe goeth w* all" £10,
to be delivered at the age of twenty-one. If all the children should die, one
haU of their goods and legacies to go to " the poore people," and the other
to the maintenance of the Tuckers' hall. The sum of £0 for "the pore.''
To Roger Dere "a doblet of raokkadoe," &c. To William Ryce "my
workinday gowne of sheppes collower. " Two shillings to my maid servants.
To Robert Dawkins " that I lent him owt of my purse w<=" is ij"." Legacies
also to brother Thomas Lewcas, John Barons, the younger, Alice Elowen',
and apprentices Robert and Thoraas. Wife Joan is to surrender £50, the
Chamber's money, unto Mr. Roberts, he being one of testator's sureties ;
unless she will keep it in her power ' ' any longer then twoo monethes after
god hath called me to his m'sye," in which case she is to put in two sufficient
sureties for the payment thereof. Thomas Symons and Richard Yonge,
merchants, are to pay to her the money due from thera, namely, xlij" xs ;
also Mr. Thoraas Aldeworth and John Carr, merchants, Nicholas Blake, Mr.
Saxcy, and PhUip Jenkins are to pay her what they owe. The said Joan to
be full executrix. Brother Thomas Lewcas and John Barons Overseers.
Witnessed by Roger Dere, Thomas Lewcas, Elizabeth, wife of the said
Thomas, and Katharine Deare.
Proved Aug. 8th, 1567.
314.— RICHARD ALKYNE, soapmaker.
1567. Sept. Uth. Testator was of the parish of St. Thomas " w'"in
the cytie of Bristowe." His body " to thearthe whereof it came." The sum
of twenty shUlings for the poor of the said parish. To John Thew, curate
there, ijs vjd. To son John Alkyne, after the decease of wife Joan, all the
drapery, &c., in the dwelling house, with the glass in the windows ; also a
gown "lyned withe crograyne." To sons Robert, Michael, Richard, and
William, £20 apiece at the age of twenty-one. To daughters Joan, Frances,
Elizabeth, Susan, Margaret, and Sara, £20 apiece at the day of marriage.
The sum of £100 for "the bringinge vp of my aforesaid children in erudic'on
and Leaminge. " To Mr. William Coxe ' ' my cassocke of damaske gardid withe
velvet." Legacies also to kinswoman Margaret Alkyne, wife's kinswoman
Agnes Launsdon, Richard Swetnam, and sister Elizabeth Wheitley. AA'ife

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Joan to have the residue, and be executrix. Robert Alflat and Richard
Swetnam supervisors. Witnessed by John Thewe, curate, Mr. WiUiam
Coxe, Robert Alflate, and Richard Swetnam.
Proved at London, Oct. 20th, 1567. Law' Argall.
315.— EDMOND ROGERS, hmholder.
1566. Jan. 21st. Testator was of " the p'ishe of Saint Thomas w'"in the
citie of Bristowe. " His body " vnto the earthe. " To the curate of the
said parish vjs viijd. "Jtem J will that there shalbe but one bell rouge
at my dep'tine or buriall and my wief to cause a serraond to be made at my
buriall." To the parish of Bristoltonn, for the mending of the highway
between the houses of Smithe and John Newman, xxs. To eldest son
Thomas Rogers £6 at the day of his marriage ; also, after the decease of
wife Elyn, all the lands in Nympsfield, and within the city of Bristowe,
" excepte the howse in Redcliffe streate ;" rem. to son Ralph, if the said
Thomas should die before his mother, or s.p. To the said Ralph £6 at the
day of his marriage ; also, after his mother's decease, the house in ' ' Redclieffe
streate " in the tenure of Barnes, the baker ; rem. to eldest daughter, if
then alive, and to her lawful heirs, in case of Ralph's death before his mother,
or s. p. The said house to descend and remain to ' ' the n ext of my bloud, " U all
the children should die s.p. To eldest daughter EUzabeth, second daughter
Elizabeth, and daughters Alice, Jane, and Charity, £10 apiece at the day
of marriage. Legacies also to every man and woman servant "in my
howse," and kinswoman Mai-iou. Wife Ellyn to have the residue, and be
executrix. Thoinas Coningham and John Palmer overseers, to each of whom
vjs viijd. AA'itnessed by Thomas Horner, AA'alter West, John Cradocte,
James Abolton, and others.
Proved Sept. Uth, 1567.
316.— MICHAEL COLSTONNE, draper.
1565. Aug. 26th. Testator's name is written thus, and also Colston, in
the wUl. He deshed to be buried in the parish church of All Saints in
Bristowe. To sons Robert and Thomas, and daughters Mai-garet and Alice,
vj" xiijs iiijd apiece. The said Alice was " dowghter by my first wief." To
son Robert the leases of the " two bowses w=" J doe nowe dwell in," and also
" niy garden grownd." AVife Edith to enjoy and occupy the said property
" duryng her naturall lief," have the residue of goods, and be executrix. To
kinsman John Addyson "ray best cote," &c. My "welbeloved in christ"
Thoinas Colston, WiUiam Yemanns, and Walter Davys, overseers.
Proved Jan. 8th, 1565.
317.— ROBERT SMYTHE, merchant.
1569. June 29th, Testator describes himseU as " of the Citie of Bristowe
m'chant, and one of the shiriffes of the same Citie." To be buried in the
parish church of St. Stephen the Martyr there. To wiie Katharine, for her
life, the house, garden, &c., " wheriu I nowe dwell," bought of brother-in-
law WUliam Spratt, and situate "in Ballan strete," withm the parish of St.
Stephen aforesaid ; rem, to son Peter Smythe and his lawful issue ; m def,j

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rem, to daughters Mary and Agnes Smythe. To the said Peter a house in
Marsh-street " within Bristowe," bought of John Gryne (Grene) ; testator's
wife to hold the said house until the said Peter is aged twenty-one, anel.to pay
daughter Agnes xls a year during the said term. The said Peter to have
£100 at the age of twenty-four. To daughters Mary and Agnes £150 apiece
when aged eighteen, or married. If all the children should die before " the
tyme lymitted," £100 of the said amount to be paid to the " mayor and
co'i'altie of Bristowe," and disposed of in wood and coal yearly, to be bought
in the summer, and sold out in the winter at cost price, for the benefit of
the poor. The remaining £300 to be divided equally among " my brethren "
Ralph and Edmund Smythe, and theh chUdren, and the children of sister
Mary Higgines. To daughter Mary all interest and term of years in the
great messuage or tenement held of William Barrett, situate " in Ballan
strete," and in the tenure of John Saohfelde; also "my Cipres cheste therin."
To daughter Agnes "my seconde beste Jlande cheste with his locke and
key. " Legacies also to brother-in-law William Spratt, brother Ralph Smythe,
the said Ralph's son Edmund, apprentice to Thoraas Colstone, mercer, the
said Ralph's children Samuel and Letice Smythe, " my iiij mayde s'vantes,"
apprentice Roger Johnsonne, Robert Davies and David Lewis, tuckers,
Edmund Olfilde, and his son David, brother Edmund Smythe, brother
Richard Cole, cousin Anne White, and the poor in Bristowe. WUe
Katharine to have the residue, and be sole executrix. Mr. John Cutt, John
Carr, brother Edmund Smythe, and cousin Thomas Smythe, overseers. To
the said Mr. Cutt " my baye nagge." To the said John Carr " iiij yeardes
of fine puke clothe to make him a gowne." To cousin Thomas Smythe all
interest in "that backehouse or Tenement " adj oiiiing the tenement that "the
saide Thomas dwelleth in in Ballan strete;" also "myfowerthe gowne."
To cousin Edward Chester " the ringe that his mother gaue me, remayninge
in maister Higgins handes." Witnessed by Thomas and Edmund Smythe,
John Carr, and John Die,
Testator added a codicil, July 6th, 1569 ; — " out of suche p'te and
porc'on of myne Adventure that is to saie of my goodes and m'chaundizes
beinge to the value of iijCxlvj" imbarged or stayed hi Luxborne and the
ylandes of Surry that happen to be loste or 'not to be recou'ed, the thirde
p'te of the same shalbe deducted and defawked out of my legacies of money
geven to my Children."
No record of probate occurs in the Orphan Book : but the will was
proved Aug. 5th, 1569, as appears by the copy at Somerset House,
Sheffeld, 19.
The next entry hi the Orphan Book is an " aoquitaunce conc'nyng
money recey ved and geven by John Mathows ( sic) la'aer vnto his children."
Toby Mathewe, son and heir of John Mathewe "late of the cytie of
Bristowe m'cer decessed," Andrew Cotterell of the same city, merchant, who
espoused and took to wUe Judith Mathewe, one of the daughters of the
said John, and Hugh James of the same city, merchant, who espoused and
took to wife Elizabeth Mathewe, the other daughter of the said John, "have
umysed, relaxed quite discharged and exon'ated, to Robert Pressey of the
cytie of Bristowe m'chaunt," and his heirs, &c., all obligations by which the
said Robert Pressey was bound or charged for the legacy of the said John

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Mathewe, by his last will and testament, or the gift and bequest of EUynor
Higgyns, now wife of George Higgyns, merchant, and late the wUe of the
said John Mathewe deceased, "in her widdowhodd to the Chambre of the
said cytie for the Mayor and Aldermen of the same by waye ot Recog-
nizau'nce or otherwise to the vse ot the foresaid chUdren " of the said John;
and for all actions, suits, &c. Bill made Oct. 3rd, 14 Eliz., and signed by
the said Toby, Hugh, and Andrew, on the same day -. " cognitu' coram Joh'e
Browne Maiore et Ric'o WUlymott Sce"> ib'm," Oct. 31st, 14 Eliz.
318.— EDMUND WO9DD. In the margin Wood.
1571. Oct. 23rd. Testator was a "m'chaunt ot the cytie of Bristowe," and
desired to be buried in the crowde of St. Nicholas. To eldest son WUliam
Woodd " my howse att Borton," with all the cattle there, namely, " ffyftene
Kyne, ffyve yowng cattle named yerlinges alitle more or lesse one
hundreth and twentie shepe ;" also £80 at the day of marriage, or age
of twenty-one. To son John Woodd £80 in like manner. V^'ife Ellyn to
have, during her natural life, the profits of the house, appurtenances,
and cattle "before mencioned." To daughters Alice and Joan £50 apiece
at the clay ot marriage. To daughter Elizabeth £10. To "the poore
Almes bowses " of the city £5. To son John the fee simple of the
•little tenement " in Ballance strete ;" also the lease of my dwelling house,
and the lease of -the house " app'tey'ing to the companey of the Taylors,"
inhabited by John Rowland. Wife Ellyn to have and enjoy, during
her lUe, "the forenamed howse in ffee symple," and also the two leases,
and the profits of the same. To servants Roger Freeman and Joan
Bradf orde forty shillings apiece. Testator's goods being ' ' directted in
trades ot the sea and otherwayes in venter," he willed that U any part of
them should miscarry or be lost, the legacies of his said children should
bear their portion of the losses. His wife to be executrix, and have the
residue of goods. Within three months next after his decease, she is to
discharge Mr. John Browne and John Bysse, merchants, "my suerties for
the so'rae of ffiftie powndes to the Chambre of Bristowe." Mr. John
Browne, Thomas Powell, and Robert Kytchin, merchants, to be overseers.
Signed, Edmond Wood, Witnessed by John Browne, Robert Kytchin,
Thomas Powell, and Nicholas Hickes,
No record of probate occurs in the Orphan Book : but the wiU was
proved Nov, 22nd, 1571, as appears by the copy at Somerset House,
Holney, 41, 319.— JOHN WHYTE, merchant.
1569. Nov. 26th. Testator was of " the cittie of Bristowe," and wUled
that his body be buried "in suche place as it shall please god to caU me,"
and that " maister laurence shall make A s'mone at my buriaU to whome J
doe gyve for his paynes takinge in that behalf sixe shilinges and eighte
pence." To wife Edith White £400, some part of which to be received of
Edward CuUymore, her brother ; also a " Tenement with the bowses there
vnto belonginge wherein she nowe dwellethe," and one garden belonging to
the same, caUed " MichaeU Hill garclen ;" rem. to son George and his heirs.
Also to the said Edith, for her life, the garden "at Marke Lanes end ;" rem.
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A lease thereof made vnto rae." To the said daughter Edith 100 marks
when twenty-one years of age, or married ; also a goblet parcel-gUt, and
" one cuppe of silu' called the rocke." To son Thomas £100 when twenty-
one ; also a dozen of silver spoons parcel-gilt, called ' ' the Twleve Apostelles,''
three gUt goblets, &c. , after the death of wUe Edith ; also to him, and his
heirs, a tenement "sitting and beinge in the highe streate," in the farm and
occupation of one Ralph Hurte. To son George 100 marks of lawful English
money when twenty-one ; also " my beste awndyoms," &c., and " my goulde
rynge w'" deathes hedd in it." To daughter Susan £60, and a goblet parcel-
gilt ; also testator's lease and term of years in three tenements ' ' w'" A
Orcharde at Lawfordes gate," which he had by the demise of his father-in-
law AA'alter PhUippes. To daughter Elizabeth £50 when twenty-one, or
married ; also £10, to be paid to her by one John AVhitte of London,
merchant, at the end of her " apprentishoode," or at the day of her
marriage ; and a goblet parcel-gUt. To daughters Maud and Grace £50
apiece at the age of twenty-one, or day of marriage : to the former " my
oulde goblett p'ceU gylte ;" and to the latter ' ' my taster of silu' and eighte
sUu' spones." To the prisoners in Newgate in Bristowe £5 "in brede chese
and bere and other victuaUs." The sura of £20 "vnto the moste porest
howsholders dweUing in Bristowe beyonde the haven in temple streate S'
Thomas streate and Racliff streate." Legacies also to the poorest house
holders " in marshestreate in the p'ishe of S' Stevens," the poorest people
dwelling in St. Werburgh's parish, servant Ellyn Harrys, ahns-people in
Bristowe, brother Richard AVUlymotte, brother-in-law Edward CuUymore,
sister CuUymore, cousin Joan Williams, Ralph Hooper, and Joan Skynner.
Residue to wife Edith for her lUe ; to be afterwards divided equally among
all the chUchen. Dominick Chestar, and Thomas Williams "my nevewe,"
merchants of Bristowe, to be executors, and each to have £o. Witnessed
by John Gislingham, Robert Coulye, and WiUiam Norton.
Proved at London, May 1st, 1570. Law. Argall.
320.— WILLIAM CHESTER, whittawer.
1572. Dec. 1st. Testator was of " the cytie of Bristowe," and deshed to
be buried near unto his father and brothers. To eldest son William £20 ;
also the land consisting of three tenements "which J nowe dwell in," and
which " my father gave me ;" also two tenements at "the corners" of St.
James's Back, inhabited by the good wUe Mathewe and a brewer ; three
tenements by " the bans ;" and three tenements before St. Stephen's church
door "that the good wief Moore made one of." WUe Joan to occupy the
first mentioned three tenements during " her widowe estate," paying to son
William twenty shillings a year. But wien she is married " then J doe
geve him the three howsenthat J dwell in,'' with all the implements, "that
is y" back parlor w*" waynescote and a fahe folding table," and the fore
parlor " hanged w*" sales and borders, and the chambers aboue w'" stayned
clothes," and the standing bed that testator lay in, " w*" certayne Coffers
that was (sic) my fathers, and other tryfling implementes w* J doe not
reraembre." To son Harry £10 ; also to him, and wife Joan, all the houses
in Barton hundred " w* J bowght for lieves" of Sir Morrys Denny s, and
those bought of brother Thomas. If son Harry should " dye wt"owt issue,"
rem. to AValter Chester ; in def., rem. to James Chester ; in def., rem. to

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Thomas Chester; m def., rem. to eldest son WUliam; m def., rem. to
daughter Elizabeth Chester; in def., rem. to daughter Mary Chester; in
def., rem. to my brother Thomas and to "his Successors for ever." To son
James £20, and two of the tenements " at Brode meade ende ;" the other
two tenements to son Thoraas ; the garden to be shared equally by them and
theh hehs. To daughter Elizabeth £8. 3. 4, and " the litle crewes covered
w'" silver." To daughter Mary £30, and the second salt with the cover.
Articles of plate also to sons WUliam, Harry, Walter, James, and Thomas.
To my sister Roberts " one olde AngeUett." To son Walter £10 ; also to
him, and to his hehs, two tenements in the tenure of WilUara Yate and
EUzabeth Cradock, widow ; wife Joan to receive out of this property forty
shillings yearly, and a like sura yearly out of son VVilliam's lands. To the
servants of the house " one ffryse amongest thera." Legacies also to
brothers Thoinas and Dominick, and the poor. Wife Joan to have the
residue, and be sole executrix. Witnessed by Thoinas Chester "ar,"
Robert Smythes, William Pyll, John Horte, John Jacob, Christopher
Burkhed, and others.
Proved at London, March 7th, 1572.
321.— WILLIAM CLEMOND, mnholder.
1569. Nov. 29th. To be buried in the parish church of St. PhUip at
Bristowe, ' ' in such place as yt shall seme beste to my wief to laie rae. " The
sum of xxs to the poor of that parish ; and iijs iiijd toward " aboord cloth
for the co'mu'yon table." To son Thoraas, after the death of wife Elizabeth,
the house " lying w'"out Laffordes gate," inhabited by thegoodwife Lambe,
and lately bought of Mr William Bede. Also to son Thomas twelve pieces
of brass, &o., and £10 in money; of which goods and raoney "my wief
shall haue the'custody " till he come to the age of twenty-one, " and thus
the Ahnightie god blesse hira." To son William two houses in the same
part, the one bought of the said Mr. Bede, and inhabited by Edward Baker,
"arrowhedd maker," and the other bought of Edmond Grove, pointmaker,
and inhabited by one Fissher and Margaret Sknowe ; also three silver
spoons, &c., and " in currant money x"." The goods and money of the said
William to be kept in like manner as those of his brother till he ' ' com' to
thage of xxj" yeres." If these sons should both die before that age, rem. to
son John. If all the children should die s.p., rem. to wife Elizabeth,
who is made sole executrix. My neighbours John Warren and Thomas
Colman to be overseers, and have xs apiece. Witnessed by Roger CKaloner,
curate of the said St. Philip's, John Warren, David Harris, Joan Harris,
and Robert Graie.
Nov. 25th, 1569, is here given as the date of proof. But according to
the copy at Somerset House, Daper, 27, the will was made Oct. 29th, 1569,
and proved Aug. 2iid, 1572.
322.— WILLIAM YEMAN, glover.
1573. Dec. 21st, Testator was of "the cytie of Bristoll," and deshed
to be buried "in Christian buriall." To son William three houses, two ot
them behig withiii the parish of St. Peter, and the other in St, James's
parish " hi Brodenieade ;" also £20 of money, with " ray best goblett," to
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the custody of this son WiUiam, and of his goods and lands. To daughters
Alice, Margery, Katharine, and Joan £20 apiece, and to "base dowghter"
Katharine £5 ; to be paid to thera at the age of twenty. If any die before
that age, the portion of such " to be equallie devided among the rest vivent."
To my father John Yeman one silver spoon. Wife Joan to have the residue,
and be executrix. William Yeman the younger, grocer, to be overseer.
Proved April 5th, 1574.
This will is also in the Bristol probate office.
323. -JOHN KETTINGALL, mercer.
1569. March Uth. Testator was of "the Citie of Bristowe," and
wUled that his body be buried "in the earth from whense yt came." To
eldest son John Kyttingall £20 when twenty-one years of age. To sons Tobit
and George £-20 apiece when twenty-one. To daughter EUzabeth Kyttyngall
£-20 at the day of her marriage. To " ray ChUde that my wief nowe goeth
wt"all." £'20 at the age of twenty-one, " if that it be a boye," but at the day
of marriage, if " a wench." If all the children should die before receiving
their legacies, one half to remain to wife Elizabeth, and the other to brother-
in-law John Hylhowse, or Agnes his wife ; and for any such lack, to my
sister Alice Kittingall, or to the children ot the said John and Agnes
Hilhowse. To brother John Cother " my wedding gowne lyned w'^Taffata."
To " the poore of this citie " xxs in wood and bread. Legacies also to
brother John Hilhowse, servant John Foliett, and cousin Jaraes. AVife
Elizabeth to have the residue, and be full and sole executrix. Brother John
Cother, and cousin Hugh James, overseers. Unto ' ' ray brother Cawtylde
my ringe ot golde w'" the Onyxe stone whose frindshippe towardes ray poore
ChUdren and wief J trust J nede not to crave.'' Witnessed by Mr. Roger
Jones, Mr. George Higgyns, John Huntington, and John Cother.
Proved at London, April 26th, 157. (sic). The year was 1570, as
appears by a copy of the will at Somerset House, Lyon, 10.
324.— RICHARD MERICK, taUor.
No year given. July 17th. Testator was of " the p'ishe of S' Tueiis in
the citie of Bristowe," and desired to be buried " in Christen buryall." To
each of hia three sons, Robert, John, and WilUara, iij" vjs viijd. jf they
should all die " before they be able to make any will," rein, to the daughters
ot sister Maud and of brother Walter ' ' by equall porc'ons. " To son Robert
the lease of testator's house, if he shall live " to thage of xxiiij" yeres," if
not, to "the rest Successivelie one after the other.'' To brother John
Mirick, the elder, " a yarde and half of puke kersey of iijs the yarde." To
William Merick, of Redyker, " my bowe and my arowes and a dosen of
bowe stringes that are in my Cownter." To each brother and sister " a paire
of hose of xijd apaire." Legacies also to Elenor Jurdon, daughter of sister
Maud, every almshouse in Bristowe, and godfather William Merick. 'Wife
Anne to have the residue, and be executrix. Brother John Mirick, the
younger, and Philip Browne, overseers, to each ot whom four yards of "the
best kersey in my shoppe orelles vjs viijd apece."
Testator added a codicil, Sept. 10th, 1573, in order to give twenty nobles
to each ot his three sons ; also the best gown and a ring to son Robert ;

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" my other Puke gowne " to son John ; and " my shepes Colo'' gowne " to
son William, Witnessed by John Mirick of Bristowe, Thoraas Ryder,
Laurence AA'ally, and Mr Dove of London.
Proved at London, Oct. 26th, 1573.
325.— RALPH PILKINGTON.
1570 (?). June 12th. Testator was of "the p'ishe of all Saintes within
the Citie of Bristowe," and desired to be buried in the church there. The
sura of xxs to " the poore people of the Cytie of Bristoll" at the time of
burial ; and vs to the curate of All Saints'. Forty shillings to Alice wUe of
Robert Mellye of Bristowe, goldsmith . To Jane Serehe, daughter of Johu
Serehe, after the decease of wUe Joan, all the money that shall be then unpaid
ot one obligation of £90, bearing date Jan. 28th, 10 Eliz., due from one
Richard Proctor, of the city of London, merchant tailor, or from his heirs
or assigns. To wife Joan " my part of all the rest of the yeres of Pile Hills
and AA'are ineades the Conye close and brode meade," with three acres
adjoining to Temple mead ; the lease of " my dwelling howse called gillardes
June," with seven acres of mead "lying in Redclief meade "; also eight kine
"going vppon the said grounde," and two oxen. All other "my free
purchased landes w'"in the Cytie of Bristowe J doe freelie geve vnto the
foresaid Jane Sarche." Wife Joan to have the residue of goods, and be sole
executrix. Robert Saxcey, alderman, and Thomas Wysshe, gentleman,
overseers, to each of whom xxs. Witnessed by Robert Saxcey, WiUiam
Hastling, and Robert Cole, writer.
Note of probate dated the last day of Feb., 1574.
326.— GEORGE GRAYE, mnholder.
1567. Nov. 26th. Testator was a "Citezen of the Citie of Bristowe in
the p'ishe of Saint Marye Port," and desired to be buried in the church or
churchyard of the said parish. To the poor men's box there ijs vjd. To the
poor prisoners of Newgate ijs vjd. To eldest son William Graye " two
gownes furred one w*" bugge and the other with black branched damaske ;"
also " ray inarbell riding cote laied with laces," &c. To youngest son
George Graie the lease of a house inhabited by one John FiUan, grinder,
" in St Marie port Strete ;" also twenty marks at theage ot twenty-one ;
rem. to wife Alice Graie, if he should die before that age. The said Alice
to be sole executrix, and have the dwelling house, and all unbequeathed
goods, lands, and tenements ; she to be bound "with suertie " to the over
seers in the sum of £40 for the performance of the wiU, &c. John Cowper
alias Rowland, " Citezen and drap' of the Citie of Bristowe," and AA'illiam
Yate, citizen and soapmaker of the same city, to be overseers. Witnessed
by John Cowper, William Yate, and David Roberts.
Proved Aug. 17th, 1573.
327.— ROGER JONES, grocer,
1574. Sept. 23rd. Testator was of "the Citie of Bristowe," and
desired to be buried " in the ground as nere my sonne Edward Jones as maye
be ;" also that before all things his debts be " paled to all men." To a
preacher that will preach " at my buryall " vjs viijd, Xo sister Higgyns

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"ablack goune & hoode." Gowns to "my cosen doctor Mathewe," and
cousins Buckford, Cother, and Elizabeth Benett. Two gowns to " ray sonne
and dowghter," and £'20 to their daughter " litle Besse " at her raarriage. To
cousin Syneff a gown, or forty shUUngs in money. Testator having a bond
of " my lord Staffords " of £40, bequeaths one half of that sum to cousin
Syneff, " yf J doe receyve and be paied the same." Legacies also to my six
servants, cousin Richard White, and the poor. AA'Ue Elizabeth to have the
residue, and be sole executrix. Son-in-law Richard Moore to be overseer,
and have xls. AVitnessed by John Bosswell, Henry Millard, and Nicholas
HiU. Proved at London, Oct. 20th, 1574.
328.— WILLIAM CARR, merchant.
1574. Jan. 10th. To be buried in the parish church of St. AA'erburgh,
by my late wife, " yff J dy in BristoU. " The executors are solemnly charged
to see that all debts be justly and truly paid. The sum of £10 a year to
the poor within the said city, out of lands and tenements ; the Mayor and
Commonalty to attend to the yearly bestowal of the money. If the good
order used within the city should be dissolved and discontinued, then ' ' the
maior & corajmalltie of the said citee for the time being shall yeerly forever "
pay and distribute the same amount, out of the rents of such lands and tene
ments, to the poor in the almshouses on St. James's Back and in Lewens
mead, and in those of "the three kinges of Culleine" and St. John's ; £4
of the amount to be for "the poore prisoners of Newgate w* live vppon the
bagge." If the Mayor and Commonalty at any time hereafter "raake
defalte," then all persons " and boddies politicfue " standing and being seized
of such lands and tenements, shall then and from thenceforth stand and be
seized thereof, and of every part thereof, "tothonly vse andbehooff" of
testator's right hehs for ever. To wUe Anne all goods, plate, jewels, house
hold stuff, &c., and £200 ; also, for her life, a yearly rent of £20 out of lands
and tenements in AA'oodspring, in the name ot " her Joincture ;'' also tes
tator's dwelling house, garden, and orchard " in Balldwinstreete within the
said city of Bristoll, during her widdowhed," and half of all the stuff in the
said house; also 100 oz. of "plate percell guilte," and 50 oz. of "guylte
plate." To son John, and to his heirs for ever, the said dwelling house,
garden, and orchard ; also a messuage in the same street, in the tenure of
AA'alter Standfast, and a messuage called "Beards land" in Congresbury,
CO. Somerset; also half the stuff iu the dweUing house, and 100 oz. of "plate
guUte." Testator being bound with Thomas AUdwoorth, merchant, unto the
Queen's Majesty, for and with the said John Carr, in one obligation of £800,
bearing date Aug. 20th, 15 Eliz., for and concerning " certeine Portingall
goods " delivered to the said John Carr, in respect of certain goods of the said
John ' ' staled iu Portingall ; " U the said John, and his executors and admin
istrators, will at all times acquit and discharge testator's heirs, executors,
administrators, and assigns, as the said Thomas AUdwoorthe, his heirs, &c.,
for and concerning the said obligation, and the penalty therein contained ;
the said John Carr, and his heirs, &c., at all times permitting testator's
executors to execute their office ; then testator releases unto his said son John
all debts and duties ' ' w* he oweth vnto me either for moneys or wares lente

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or sould vnto him : " in case of refusal, " this my releasse shall be voied and
of none effecte." Testator having already executed an estate in tail to his
son Edward Carr, of and in "the Scite and demeansnes " of Woodspringe,
00. Somerset, and assigned to him a lease in reversion for the term of twenty-
one years of and in the parsonages of Worle and Kewstoke, and all right,
title, and interest in one close of pasture called " CoUam," in the said county ;
now moreover bequeaths to the said Edward all the stock and store of oxen,
kine, &c., going or pasturing "in or vpon the demesnes " of Woodspringe,
or in Worle, or Kewstoke, geldings and mares excepted ; also irapleraents
and furniture of husbandry in Woodspringe, and some of the stuff in the
house there ; growing corn, 100 oz. of plate parcel-gilt, and a counting-chest
standing on a frame in "my bedd Chamber at orestreete. " To son-in-law
WUliam Younge and his wife Anne, testator's daughter, and the heirs of
the latter, a teneraent, with garden and orchard ground, in the occupation
of Henry Wyate. To Mary Ashe, daughter of John Ashe, and of testator's
daughter Margaret, a tenement "in Balldwinstreete," in the occupation
of Nicholas Hickes, merchant, with all the wainscot, glass, &c., therein ; in
default of issue, rem. to Anne Ashe, another daughter of the said John.
Testator having, by indenture, Aug. 8th, 13 Eliz., conveyed to his friends in
trust WilUam Young, Richard Cole, and John Ashe, his lease and term of
years in the lands and tenements called " the twelve ffarraeis of Weeke
Sainct Lawrence," co. Soraerset, " to thonlie vse " of his last will and
testament, does now dispose of the whole profits thus : — the executors to
receive the yearly rent of £60 for two years, for the benefit of son John
Carr ; and, for ten years afterwards, the said rent to be received and paid
towards the agreement, satisfaction, or payment of £2000, payable hereafter
to Richard Owen for the manors of Congresbury and Lawrence Weeke : and
when the person who shall have immediate inheritance of the said manors, at
the decease of "ladie Mary Allen," or hereafter, shall raake agreement with
the said Richard Owen, his executors and assigns, in the discharge of the
said £2000, then testator's executors shall forthwith upon request render up,
satisfy, and pay to such person, having inheritance, as shall raake such
agreement and satisfaction of the said sura, all such yearly rent as before
that time, since the expiration of the said two years, they have received, &c.
To the children of William Young, by my daughter Anne, £20 yearly,
equally divided among them out of the said rent of £60, for and during
twelve years after the expiration of the aforesaid time. To Mary and Anne,
daughters of John and Margaret Ashe, £12 out of the said rent, equally
divided, for the space of twelve years. To " ray sonne " Richard Colle, and
Alice his wife, £18 yearly for the space of twelve years. The residue of
the said rent, and all rents and profits during the reraainder of the time after
the expiration of the twelve years, to be paid to the person having inher
itance of the said manors, and making satisfaction or agreement of or for
the £-2000. To son-in-law Richard Cole and his wife Alice, testator's
daughter, 300 oz. of parcel-gilt plate. A considerable amount of plate
also to son-in-law William Younge, and his wife Anne, and daughters
Alice and Anne ; to son-in-law John Ashe, and his daughters Mary and
Anne. The sum of £25 for the making or repairing of "highewaies"
within fifteen miles of Bristoll. To the marriage of poor maidens in
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xls. For the clothing of the poor " where neede ys in BristoU " Ix". To
servant Edward Barrowe the lease in reversion for twenty-one years in
a tenement in Porteshedd, co. Somerset, in the occupation of Thomas
Chappell. To servant AA'illiam Oliver the lease in reversion of twenty-one
years in one close of pasture called " Carrells hamme," containing eight
acres within "the seawall," and three acres "withoute the seawall" in
Porteshedd aforesaid, in the occupation of John Stevens, or John Cottrell,
To the poor prisoners of Newgate " w'^^ live by the bagg," £20 weekly
in bread. To every poor man and woman in every almshouse within
Bristoll xijd "to the some of tenn poundes." To servant Edmund Cooke
the lease in reversion for twenty-one years in a messuage and tenement,
with lands thereunto belonging, in Carswell, in the parish of Portbury,
CO. Somerset, in the occupation of WUliam Parker alias Locker, or his
assigns. To each of "my frinds " Thomas Kelke, Thomas AUdwoorth,
Thomas Rowlannde, and Thomas Symons, merchants, xxs for a ring. To
"my frinde " Robert Dowe xx marks " for his chilldren.'' To " my cosen "
WUliam Bithesea v", and a good gown. To the marriage of the daughter of
Thomas Haines of Bristoll, dwelling " w'" William James wyfe widowe in
Sainct James p'ishe," £10. Legacies also to every maid servant, "myfreind"
John Jacob, Johu Blande, and Elizabeth Blande. All " myne apparell "
unto my children and friends. Richard Colle and John Ashe to be executors,
and have £20 apiece. Residue of goods to go towards the pajrment of the
said sum of ^62000 to that person, or persons, which shall make agreement or
satisfaction of the same to the said Richard Owen, or to his assigns. William
Younge, 'Thomas AUdwoorth, Thomas Rowlande, and Thomas Simons, over
seers. Witnessed by Thomas AUdwoorth and Thomas Rowlannde.
"Probatum fuit in cur' prerogativa Anno d'ni 15/5" : no mention of
day or month. There is however a copy of the wil at Somerset House,
Pyckering, 21, frora which we learn that it was proved on May 16th, in that
year. 329.— JOHN CUTT.
1571. Jan. 10th. Testator, who was " of Bristow marchaunte and late
Maior there," desired to be buried in the parish church of St. Werburgh. To
his wUe Joan the manor and lordship of Burnett, co. Somerset, with all houses,
lands, &c., appertaining thereto, and all other lands, tenements, &c., in
Wells, Burnett, and elsewhere in that county, for the term of sixty years,
" if she so longe lyve ;" rem. to son William Cutt and his lawful heirs male ;
in def., rera. to son Nicholas Cutt and his heirs male ; in def., rem. to son
Matthew Cutt. To the said Joan, for sixty years, the parsonage of Chewton
Kemshara in Somerset, with the tithes and profits belonging to the same,
and the yearly profits and coraraodities in Broadmead lying in the same
parish ; rem. to son Matthew for eighty years, he paying £4 yearly to
WUliam Cutt and his heirs male, who are afterwards to inherit this pro
perty ; in def., rem. to the said Nicholas Cutt and his heirs male ; in def.,
rem. to the said Matthew. To the said Joan, for sixty years, testator's
dwelling house in Bristowe, in Comestreet, and all hia other lands, tene
ments, &c., in the city, except the property already given to son Nicholas ;
rem. to the said Nicholas. To son WiUiam £100, on condition of his being
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210 Notes op Bristol Wills.
quietly have and enjoy the aforesaid manor of Burnett, &c. To son Matthew
£100 at the age of twenty-one. To daughter Bridget £33 6s. 8d. over and
above the £100 delivered to brother-in-law John Ritche ; the said sums to be
paid at the day of her marriage. To the said John Ritche a ring of gold of the
value of forty shillings. A scarlet gown to son Nicholas. A gown " furred
with geunyttes " to son-in-law John Bisse ; and a cassock of damask and satin
coat to the children of the said John. A gown lined with satin, &c., to son-
in-law Robert Sanforde. A velvet coat to brother-in-law Thomas Kelke. Son
WilUam to have the rest of the apparel. The sum of £4 to the poor people
of the almshouse " in the marshe in Bristowe." To "my poore woorckmen,"
the tuckers, and others, £6. Wife Joan to have the residue, and be sole
executrix. The aforesaid Thomas Kelke, John Bisse, Robert Sanford, and
Nicholas Cutt, overseers. Testator forgives and remits to his said son
William " all suche debtes as he doethe owe vnto me," on condition of his en
tering into the abovesaid bond of £500 to his said mother. Witnessed by
Thomas Kelke, Robert Sanford, John Dye, and Nicholas Cutt.
Proved "in cur' prerogatiua" before Thomas Godwin, dean of the
cathedral church, 1575 : no mention of day or month. The will was proved
on June 10th, in that year, as appears by the copy at Somerset House,
Pyckering, 24, 330,— JOHN ROCKWELL, brewer,
1572, July 18th. Testator was of "thep'ysheof S* Mariporte within
the citee of Bristoll," and desired to be buried in the church of that parish,
"by Mr Edwardes tombe." Mr. Huntington, the preacher, was to "make a
Sermon in the daye of my buriall " in the said parish church, and have for
his pains vjs viijd sterUng. To William Gibbes twenty quarters of malt.
To William Greene twenty quarters of malt, and iij" x' sterling ; also ij",
due to testator from William Mays of Laffords Yate, and ij" viijs, due from
Mr Lacy of the same part. To John Rockwell £14, due from Stephen Spur-
lock " of the redlion in redclyff Streete," and two dozen of " Standes." To
son William Rockwell both the furnaces, with "all the vates Trendills and
kives," the mill, the .well, and all other implements " that belongethe
vnto my brewhowse ;" but wife Katharine to have and occupy all these
things during her life. The dwelling house, after her decease, to son
Gilbert. To Joan Tailor xls j also, for her life, the tenement inhabited by
John FiUian ; rem. to her brother Richard Tailor for his lUe, and after
wards to testator's son William and his heirs. To son-in-law William
Gibbes " two Crewses of Silver," &c., bnt wife Katharine to have the use of
them while a pure widow. To sons Gilbert and William twenty quarters of
malt apiece, and wood to " brew it withall. " To William Rockwell of Barton
hundred ij" sterling ; also " his bed w"=" he lieth vpon," &c.« Legacies also
to Nicholas Greene, and his brother Anthony Greene, Richard 'Tailor, and
servants Ellin and Hugh. Wife Katharine to have the residue, and be
sole executrix. Mr John Horte and WiUiam Gybbes overseers : and "J
geve to the said Master John Horte for his pains to be taken in this behaulf
xiijs iiijd." -Witnessed by John Gregory, clerk, Nicholas Robins, John
Kemsham, Anthony Phillips, WUliam Greene, and others.
Proved " in cur' prerogatiua," Oct, 9th, 1572.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 211
The register of burials in the parish of St. Mary-le-port, Bristol,
contains these entries : — John Rockewell, brewer, July 22nd, 1572 ; Gilbert
Bockewell, householder, Aug. 9th, 1573; John Gregorie "the minister,"
AprU 10th, 1579 ; Katharine Rockewell, widow, April 8th, 1583.
331.— ROGER CLASBOCK.
1575. June 10th. Testator was of the parish of Temple, in the city of
Bristow, and deshed to be buried in the churchyard there. To William, Maud,
Alice, and Elizabeth Clasbock, the children of his son John late deceased, £20
13s. 4d. equally divided, that sum being in the hands of his son-in-law
Jenkine Apphowell ; to be paid within twenty days after testator's death to
the Mayor of this city, who is to dispose of the same to such person or
persons as seem most meet and convenient according to his discretion with
the advice of the overseers ; the same person or persons putting in sufficient
sureties to bring up the said children at his or theh own proper costs
and charges, and pay the portions bequeathed to them at the age of twenty,
or when married, according to " the custome for orphantes vsed wthin
(sic) this Citie." All household stuff to Jane Powell, daughter of testator's
daughter, except one platter and one pottinger, which his kinswoman
Elizabeth Clasbock is to have. The aforesaid Jenkine Aphowell to be
sole executor, and have all the rest of the goods and money. Mr. John
Barnes, Mr. Randall Hassald, William Nicholls, and Milles Evans, overseers,
to whom vjs viijd " to be bestowed vppon a breakefast at suche time as they
shall thincke goode." Witnessed by Mr. Edward Porter,
No record of proof.
The Temple parish register records the burial of Maud Clasbock, a child,
Aug. 1st., and of Roger Clasbock, Aug. 8th, 1575 ; the letter " p," evidently
standing for "plague," being inserted opposite to both, and indeed nearly
all the entries of burials (a very considerable number) which took place
in that year, 332,— JOHN NORTH ALL, pewterer,
1572. Feb. 16th. Testator was of "thecyteeof Bristoll," and d^ired
to be " honestlie and decently buried" within his parish church called
Christ Church ; and that an " honest preacher " should preach a sermon at
his burial, and be paid vjs viijd. He willed that those feoffees whom he had
chosen and put in special trust, named and specified in a deed of feoffment
bearing date "the said xxvj'" daie (sic) of ffebruary," 15 Eliz., and their
heirs, should stand and be seized of his dwelling house and appurtenances
in " Wine streete," in the aforesaid parish, to his use for life and that of his
wife Elizabeth during her life, in full recompense of her jointure, and dower
of all his lands, tenements, &c., within Bristoll or elsewhere ; rem. to the
use of son Rowland Northall and his wife Elizabeth during their lives ; rem.
John to Northall, eldest son of the said Rowland, and his legitimate heirs ;
in def., rem. to the heir male of the said Rowland ; in def., rera. to the said
Rowland's daughters; in def., rem. to "theirs " of John Ades of Bristoll,
pewterer, by his late wUe Elizabeth, testator's daughter; in. def., rem. to
brother Thomas Northall and his legitimate heirs. The said feoffees, after
testator's decease, are to stand seized of the messuage iu the High-street,
held by the said John Ades at a rent of " vij" by theere," to the use of the
said Rowland, and of Elizabeth his wife, during their lives ; rem. to the
p 2

212 Notes op Bristol AA'ills.
said John Northall, son of Rowland, and bis legitimate male issue ; rem.
to the heirs of the said John and Elizabeth Ades, it the said Rowland
should leave no male or feraale heirs ; rem. to brother Thomas Northall, U
the said John and Elizabeth should be s.p. The feoffees are also to stand
and be seized of a tenement in Baldwin-street inhabited by AVilliam Mills
"the Searcher," and also of a tenement in the said parish of Christ Church,
in the tenure of Humphrey Androwes, and a tenement in the tenure of
George Roselie, fletcher, to the use of the said Rowland and his wife Eliza
beth during their lives ; rem. to John, son of Rowland, and his heirs. To
the said Rowland a messuage or tenement in AA'olverhampton, co. Stafford ;
rem, to the use of the said John Northall, son of Rowland, and his legiti
mate hehs. Any doubt or question that may arise as to the disposition of
the inheritance of these lands, tenements, &c., to be explained by testator's
friend Mr. Reade, to whom ' ' J have imparted ray inj'nde at lardge before
the making of the same will." AVUe Elizabeth to have the use of all fur
naces, brewing utensils, horse-mills, mUl-horses, drays, &c. , and be bound
with two good and sufficient sureties to Thomas Younge of Bristoll, grocer,
WiUiam Reade of Bristoll, esquhe, and John Athall, the overseers of this
will, to yield up these things to son Rowland, his executors and assigns
"ymeadiatlie after my decease :'' Rowland to occupy for his lUe ; rem. to
his said son John. To wife Elizabeth all the money she has ' ' to hie and
sell withall ;" also all the malt and wood in the mansion-house, and certam
household stuff. To each of the three daughters of the said Rowland, at
the age of eighteen, or the tirae of marriage, £20, out of the £200 due from
John Ades. To the children of my said son-in-law John Ades, by daughter
Elizabeth, £20 "by even porcions" at the age of eighteen, or the time of mar
riage. To the poor of the city ot Bristoll £10. To Ellen Northall, daughter of
son Rowland, a " nutt enclosed w'" Silver and gilte of aocorne woorcke and a
cover gilte for the same." Legacies also to Joan and Elizabeth Northall,
the other daughters of the said Rowland, and Elizabeth his wife, Leonard
Pope, and John Hall " my wyves kynsman," and the overseers of the will.
The ^aid John Northall, son of the said Rowland, to have the residue, and
be sole executor. WUliam Reade and Thomas Younge, or the survivor of
them, to assign and appoint what fee the said John Athall shall yearly have
for the gathering and paying ot the rent of "my said landes." Witnessed
by Edward Dowting, Hugh Barrett, and Leonard Pope.
Testator added a " Codicill nuncupatyve " in his dwelling house in
Wine-street, in the presence of his daughter-in-law Elizabeth, wUe of
Rowland NorthaU, July 29th, 1574, in order to bequeath certain sums of
money to Elizabeth "his owne wief," his three maid-servants, and the
three daughters of his son Rowland. Witnessed by John Hunte, Agnes
CoUman, Elizabeth Risby, John Greene, Alice Reade, Joan Cox, and others.
Proved "in cur' p'rogaf," June 5th, 1575.
333.— GEORGE ROWSLEY,
 Sept. 26th. Testator was of " the cytee of Bristowe and of the
parishe of Christchurch, " and desired to be buried within. the church of that
parish. To brother Anthony " ray rugg gowne my fryse ierkm and my
mouldes of breeches and the breeches." To servant Robert Priest £10, to be
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Notes op Bristol AA'ills. 213
my wyves discretion." To Edith Priest, and cousin Agnes Priest, £10
apiece. WUe Alice to have the residue, and be sole executrix. Witnessed
by Richard Howseman, Margaret Thurston, and others.
Proved Oct. 2-2nd, 1575.
334.— THOMAS BETTES, "yeman."
1575. Oct. 13th. Testator, who was of the parish of St, Nicholas
"w'"in the cytee of Bristoll," desired to be buried in " S' Nicholas crowde."
To every one of " my wives childrens children " forty shillings apiece. To
son-in-law John Bonner all the debts owing to testator. Loving wife
Welthian to have the residue, and be sole executrix. Witnessed by Thomas
Addams, ropemaker, Thoinas Grove, " sayler," Joan wife of Lewes Philippes,
baker, with divers others.
Proved " in cur' p'rogativa,'' Nov. 29th, 1575, Administration to the
aforesaid Welthian.
335.— HUGH MATHOW.
1575. July 24th. To be buried at the discretion of " my exeoutrice."
To my three children, Thomas, Margaret, and Amy, xx", to be equally
divided, and paid at the age of eighteen, "and not before." If all should
die before that age, wife Agnes to have the said raoney. To brother
Nicholas Mathew (sic) forty shillings, and all wearing garments "saving
only my best gowne." WUe Agnes to have the residue, and be sole
executrix. Brother-in-law John Adies, overseer. Witnessed by John
Bun-owes, Edward Davis, James Farley, and Roger Rice " person of S'
Johnes in Bristowe."
Proved Aug. 18th, 1575.
336.— WILLIAM RIDGES, taUor.
1575. Sept. 26th. Testator was of " the cytie of Bristow," and be
queathed his body "to the earth from whence yt came." To son William a
standing bed, with " a tester of drapry and hedd of y« same ;" also a great
chest, a table board, " w'" aU thiraplem'«s in the Parlo" and a bible." To
daughter Elizabeth Ridges a new standing bed, &c., and " a spruse chest of
xls." WUe Mary to have the residue, and be executrix. Witnessed by
John Grigg, clerk, Hugh Jones, and Davy Philippes,
Proved before William Jones, doctor of laws, official of the whole
diocese of Bristoll, Oct. 7th, 1575. Adm'on to Mary Ridges, executrix
named in the wUl.
The register of the parish of St. Nicholas, Bristol, records the burial of
William Ridges, Sept. 27th, 1575.
337.— JOHN PAINE alias FLETCHER, draper.
1575. July 2'2nd. Testator, who was of the parish of St. Nicholas
"wt"inthe cytee of Bristow," wiUed that his body be "buryed in xp'ien
buriall w*"in the parish church of Abergainy,'' and bequeathed to John
James, vicar of that town, ten shUlings for a mortuary. To eldest son Toby,
sons William and John, eldest daughter Alice, and daughters Agnes, Mary,
and Elizabeth, £5 apiece. Unto Hughes xx». To wife Alice Paine the

214 Notes of Bristol Wills.
lease of the dwelling house, all household stuff, &c. ; also, during her " wydow-
hedd," after the decease of testator's mother, the house inhabited by his
said mother ; rem. to eldest son Toby. My " welbeloved wyfe Alice Paine "
to be sole executrix. Mr. Robert Saxey and Mr. John Browne, aldermen of
"the cytee of Bristoll," overseers. AVitnessed by Frances Jones, "Elyno"^
Jones al's viz' Rees, Joane viz' Thomas," and James Blan.
Proved " in cur ' p'rogativa," Nov, 2nd, 1575,
338, -JOHN BOYDELL,
1575. Aug. 15th. Testator was " of the cytee of Bristoll vyntener,"
and deshed to be buried " w'"in the parish church of the holy Trynitee of
Bristoll comonly called Christchurche ;" also that at his burial there be made
a sermon by Mr. Northbroke, or by some other " learned and discreete
person," and "for the same sermon so to be made J geve xK" To son
Benjamin Boydell £20. To son Giles Boydell £20 at the age of twenty-
three. To son Robert Boidle £20 at the age of twenty-one. To sons
Nicholas, Richard, WUliam, and John Boydell £-20 apiece at the age of
twenty-one. To son Ralph Boidell £20 at the same age. To daughter
Alice Boydell £40 at the same age, or when married. To daughter Elizabeth,
wUe to Christopher AVodward, one of testator's " stone Cuppes or cruses
w'" a cover of Sylver." To daughter Anne, wUe to Richard Honye, " one
other of my stone Cruses," &c. To son-in-law Richard Honie £20. To
Mary Woodwarde, daughter of the said Christopher, £5 at the age of
twenty-one ; and £5 to her brother Richard Woodwarde at the same age,
WUe Elizabeth to occupy testator's dwelling house " beinge now a Taverne
and called by the name of the Horshedd scituate in Wynestreete in Bris-
tcwwe (sic) aforesaid ; " also to have " the occupac'on " and profits of that
tenement in "the Highe streete of Bristowe" in the occupation of William
Newton, and lately in the tenure of Arthur Hamonde, for the term of sixty
years, if she " doe so longe lyve ;" and of the teneraent in the occupation of
AVilliam Yeman, the elder, in the same street ; the said three messuages or
tenements being held by two several leases, the one made to testator by
David Harries, grocer, for forty-nine years, and ratified and confirmed by
" the Deane and Chapter of the Cathedrall churche of the holly Trynitie of
Bristowe lordes of the premisses ;" the other, by the said dean and chapter
for sixty years : son Benjamin to have the use, occupation, and profits ot all
three tenements after the death of wife Elizabeth. If the said Benjamin
should decease before "the determinac'on " of the said terms of years, son
Giles to succeed him. If all the sons should decease, then daughter Alice, &c.
The said Benjamin, while holding the three tenements, to provide for his
sister Alice, and, after her marriage, to pay her a yearly sum of twenty
shUlings : the holder of the said three tenements to be bound to the Mayor and
Comraonalty in the sum of £1000, to observe the leases, &c. WUe Elizabeth
to have the residue, and be sole executrix. Mr. Richard Cole, Christopher
Woodwarde, Edward Lewes, and Johu Dye, overseers, to whom five shillings
apiece. Witnessed by Richard Honie, GUes Boydle, and John Dye,
No record of probate : but the wUl was proved Oct. 29th, 1575, as
appears by the copy at Somerset House, Pyckering, 37.

Notes op Bristol Wills, 215
Then foUows a schedule of the wainscot, " seaUnge worke," &c., in the
tavern called the " Horsse hedd in Wynestreete. " There was "a presse w'"
iiij<"^ romes to sett Tavern pottes vppon ;'' also "a seate of Drapery w'" iij»
Cupbordes and lockes and keis to the same " for him or her that receiveth
the money for the "wyne;" also " a glassewindowe all glased," &c. The
teneraent in the High-street, " wherein Will'm Yeman' thelder nowe
dwellethe," contained hall, parlor, kitchen ; also the " AUer " in which
there was "an oulde Cheste," 339,— JOHN STONE,
1575. June 24th. Testator was ot the parish of Temple iu " the citie of
Bristowe," and deshed to be buried in the church of that parish "in the
north sydeof thechancell by the northe wynde." To Mr. Northbrocke " to
preache my ffunerauU Sermon xs, yf he be at whome at that time," otherwise
some other preacher "shall have yt to preache at my funerauU tenne
shillingas." The sum of forty shUlings unto the vicar of Temple, Sir
Richard Barwycke. To " the CatheadrauU churche of Sayncte Augustines "
iijs iiijd. Xo the poor people ot the parish of Temple £3. To those of the
city £5. To those of the city almshouses £5. Forty shillhigs unto " the
poore prysoners " of Newgate. To John Freeman " my -wyves dawghtors
Sonne " £20, after the said wife's decease. Sums of money also, after her
decease, to the three children of Henry Stone, to Anthony son of William
Stone, Thomas Appowell, William Oldbearye, Robert Wolforde's two
chUdren, and WUliam "my boy." To John son of William Stone, after her
decease, the fee simple of testator's dwelling house, and the drapery about
the house, "withe the Brewhowse," &c. ; also the mUl, three horses, &c.
If the said John should die under the age of twenty-one, or without law
ful issue, rem. to Anthony Stone. It the said Anthony should so die, rem.
to "the nexte of my kynne," namely, William Oldbearie, otherwise called
Lamberd. To the same William Oldbearye, after wUe Joan's decease, the
house inhabited by Edward Buscon, " payeing therfore to the chamber of
Bristow by theere xvd." Legacies also to my mother-in-law M'''s Stand-
bancke, men-servants, maid-servants, and Elizabeth Stone, widow. Wife
Joan to have the residue, and be whole executrix. Mr. Anthony Stand-
bancke and Edmund Robartes, overseers, to each of whom forty shillings.
Witnessed by Richard Barrwyck, vicar of Temple, and Mr, Anthony Stand-
bancke, with others.
Proved "in cur' p'rogativa," Aug. 1st, 1575.
340.— JOHN COTTRELL,
1575. Oct. 28th. Testator was "of the City of BristoU march'unte,"
and desired that his body be buried " wheare it shall pleas my lorde god &
Savioure Jhesus christe for that vppon the departure to Sea." To son
James the sum of £200 "starling in monie" of the goods "w°" J lefte in
England ;" also the lease of testator's dwelling house "in Chrestmas street
in Bristoll," with all implements and furniture ; but wife Alice to have the
same house " vntill my sayed Sonne corae to the ffuU age, yff she do so longe
lyve :" also to him "my Chayne of golde whiche J leafte at whom." To
daughter Alice £200 ; also " my best dyamounte Gold rynge," &c. If God
should " send the myniken and the domynycke of Bristoll well whome in

216 Notes or Bristol AVills.
Saffetye then J do geve more ^•nto my Sonne James £300, my leas Chayne," &c.
To daughter Katharine £50, &c. ; also, after "the Save ary vault of the
said Shippes won hundreth pounde :" and £100 to daughter AUce. To
every godchUd " a noble A pese of Corraunte monney w^" is vjs viijd."
Legacies also to sisters Ydde SUvester and Joan Frye, brother SUvester,
and the poor people of the almshouses iu the Marsh and at Michael's hUl,
AA'Ue Alice to have the residue of goods, lands, &c , and be executrix. Mr.
Thomas Chester " of Bristoll AUderman," overseer, to whom " J do geve
for a Token a gould rynge withe a torkes stone." Witnessed by Richard
Barrett, Edward Morris, and Thomas Barnes.
No record of probate : but the wUl was proved April 5th, 1576, as
appears by the copy at Somerset House, Carew, 1.
341,— THOMAS ROBARTES, clothier.
1574. Sept. 7th. Testator was " of the parrishe of the Temple in the
cytie of Bristoll," and deshed to be buried in the_ church of that parish.
The sum of £5 to the poor there ; and £5 to the poor of the city. Unto
"the Tenne Almeshousses " ten shillings apiece. Unto "the mendinge of
highe waies aboute Bristoll " £10. Forty shUlings unto the prisoners of
Newgate. To my mother Margaret Robertes £10. To " my suster Mar
garet Cee" £10; and £10 to each of her three chUdren. Unto "myne
Aunte Langeforde " and cousin Browne forty shUlings apiece. Unto my
servante, besides their wages, xUjs Uijd "a peece.'' To brother AA'Uliam
Robartes "all suche debte as he owethe me." To brother Harry all
that he oweth, as well for John Large as himself. Testator's apparel to
be equally divided between his brother Edmund Robertes, Peter See, and
Arthur See "his sonne." AA'Ue Alsey to have the residue, and be sole
executrix. Thomas Kyrklande, testator's " Brother Lawe," and Edmund
Robartes, his brother, to be overseers, and have forty shillings apiece.
Witnessed by Richard Barwick, " vickar of Temple," and John Barrens.
On Sept. 10th, 1574, additions were made to the will and testament :
Sister See to have "one Chaine of goulde beinge in valew woorth iiij" ;"
and her two daughters xxs apiece. To brother John Robartes " my golde
rynge w*" the scale of Annes." To Mary Robartes, brother Edmund's
daughter, "one Portigewe of goulde." To William Cooke " one peece of
goulde of xxs." To the wife of brother John Robertes, and the wUe of
brother Edraund Robartes, xxs apiece. AA'itnessed by Sir Richard Barrwick,
vicar of Temple, and John Barons.
No record of probate : but the will was proved Aug. 5th, 1575, as
appears by the copy at Somerset House, Pychering, 32.
342.— JOHN AVHITE.
No date. Testator describes himself as "of the citie of Bristowe and
of the p'yshe of the blessed Trynitie in the same Citie Showraaker and
Jnholder." To be buried within the church of the said parish. To Richard
Howseman " oure Curate " iijs jiijd. Xo sou Thomas the lease of a house ;
testator's wife to enjoy it till he is twenty-one, givmg him vjs viiijd " everee
yeere " for the rent. If Thoinas should die before that age, she is to ' ' dispose "

Notes of Brlstol AA'ills. 217
it to one or more of the chUdren. The sum of £10 " to ffinde him at Scoole."
To daughter Margaret £20 at the day of her raarriage. To daughters Joyce,
Joan, and Agnes, £10 apiece when raarried. If " ray wief do mary agayne,"
she is to pay to "everie ot them xx" apece." Johu RotheU to have the best
gown, and Thomas Nelmes the second gown. WUe Joan to have the residue,
and be sole executrix. John RotheU and Thomas Nelmes overseers, to
whom ten shUlmgs apiece. Witnessed by the said John and Thomas, and
Richard Howseman, " withe other more."
Proved before WUliam Jones, doctor of laws, Nov. Uth, 1575,
343.— EDMOND JONES,
1573. Nov. 15th. Testator was of the city of Bristol, clothier, and willed
that his body be " buryed as the Tabernacle of a Christian mans Soule in
the parrishe churche yeard of Saincte Nich'as wt"in the said citie wheare
my father and mother do lye." To " the. vicarye " there, for tithes for
gotten, vjs. Wife Agues to have, for her life, aU the lands and tenements
possessed by testator in fee simple " in the parrysshe of Saincte Mighill
within the coun'tye of the citie of Bristowe ; " rera. to Edmond Jones,
son of brother John Jones of the said city, draper, and to his legitimate
hehs ; the property to be enjoyed by the said Agnes without any suit or
trouble on the part of the said John, and of Edmond and John, his sons ; in
default of issue, rem. to the said John Johnes (sic), brother of the said
Edmond, add his heirs, ' ' vppon like condic'on above wrytten " ; in def. ,
rem. to William Jones, son of brother Thomas ; in def , rem. to " my
righte heires foreu'raore." WUe Agnes to have the use of the dwelling
house upon the Back of the said city, during testator's term of years ; if she
should decease before the end of the term, rem. to the aforesaid " Edmond
Jones the Sonne " during the rest of the said term. She is also to have the
use and occupation of a " wonrck house," four tenements, and six gardens,
and of all the houses held by lease "for terme of yeers " of the demise of
Henry Weston, esquire, situate in Bristow, " in a Streete theare called
Rackly" within the parish of St. Nicholas; also of two furnaces, &c., in
that street ; rem. to the said John Jones, brother to the said Edmond, if she
should decease before the end of the term or lease. To brother John Jones
a great spruce table board, standing " in ray Haull above " in the dwelling
house ; also a standing cup with a cover of silver and double-gilt " w* was
my fathers," on condition that wife Agnes is allowed peaceable occupation
of all this legacy during ' ' her naturall lief. " To Roger Jones, son of
brother John, a silver goblet parcel-gilt, weighing by estimation xvj oz.,
and two dozen silver spoons weighing eight oz. To my brother Thomas
Cooke "aCloke cloth" of the value of vjs viijd the yard. To EUzabeth
and  , daughters of the same Thomas, "and to everye of thera v yardes
of ffyne ffryse," of the price of xx pence the yard. To Nicholas Gaynaforde
and Walter Dowle " a goulde ryng " apiece. To Jane Dixon, Joan Bonner,
and Elizabeth Ingeinan, daughters to brother Thoraas Jones, "a Cassocke
clothe" apiece. To John Jones, son of the said Thomas, "a gowne clothe of
Sheepes coUoure." Legacies also to Roger, Richard, and William, sons of
the said Thomas Jones, John son of Thomas Cooke, Letice Dull, and " Luce "
Gainsford. AVife Agnes to have the residue, and be aole executrix. Philip

218 Notes of Bristol AA'ills,
Langley and George Badram overseers, to each of whom a gown cloth of the
the value of xls, " or elles xls a peece in money at theyre ellection." Wit
nessed by Leonard Pope, George Badram, and Philip Langleye,
Proved " in cur' p'rogatiua," AprU 7th, 1576.
344.— AVILLIAM BODMAN, shipwright.
1575. Sept. 4th. Testator was of the parish of St. Stephen, in the
city of Bristowe, and deshed to be buried in the " churchiarde " of that
parish. To the relief of the poor, sick, and needy there, vjs vUjd. To "my
fower ChUldren " £10 apiece. Unto " eu'ie of my p'ntices one pece of eu'y
kinde of my Tooles." To John Warfourde "my best Jerkin and breeches
Saving one." One suit ot apparel to be bought for son John " that is iu the
marget." Twenty shillings to "Mathew my maide." The sum of £10,
' ' that was the bequeaste ot my ffather," to be paid to " my Systre Wellthiane
or to her Assign'." Testator leaves " the purchase of AVeste Weston" to
his son Thomas, " to enioie it as his owne for it is his purchase." But wUe
Margaret to have the goods, household stuff, &c. , there ; also the rest of the
goods in Bristowe, and be sole executrix. AViUiam Evance, of Weare, and
Randall Wilbram overseers, to each of whom xs. AVitnessed by John
Knighte, " ghostly counselor," John Fletcher, John Gryffith, mariner, John
Whyte, and others.
Proved " in our' p'rogativa," Dec. 5th, 1575,
345.— THOMAS FITTZ JEPFREIS, honmonger. In the margin Fitzieffrey.
1575, Oct. 3rd. Testator was of the parish of St. Nicholas. His body "to
thearthe." The sum of £5 to the poor of Bristoll, at the discretion of Mr.
Northebroock, preacher, and Mr. Thomas Simondes, merchant. To William
AVillson, son of wUe's first husband, one standing bed, &c. To ,^lice Mefflin,
sister of the said WUliam, a " bedsteede," &c., and xxs in money. To wife's
son Lewes Coston xxs. To Alice Coston, her daughter, xs : the legacies of
the said Lewes and Alice to remain in the keeping of their mother Anne
while they are under age. If they should both die, rera. to brother John
Fittz Jeffrey, to whom also £10. To testator's sister, Robert Abbott's wife,
dwelling " in Tesbury p'ish," £10. To Thomas Fittz Jeffrey, son of brother
Edward, and Matthew Fytts' Jeflfrey, "my Sister Elyzabethes Sonne," £10
apiece. WUe Anne Fittz Jeffreie to have the residue, and be executrix.
Master John Northbroock, preacher, Thomas Symons, and Christopher
Flower, supervisors. AA'itnessed by Mr. John Northebrock, WiUiam Thomas,
Hugh Watkyns, Agnes Hailes, Jane Jones, and Lewes Coston. " By me
Thoms' ffittz Jeffreye."
Proved before William Jones, doctor of laws, Deo. 5th, 1575.
The register of the parish of St. Nicholas records the burial of Thomas
feetsgefferis, Oct. 6th, 1575. 346.— AMBROSE DAVIES.
1575. Aug. 28th. Testator was of "the Mydle Temple of the citie of
London," and deshed to be buried in the parish church of Temple (at
Bristol). The sum ot £5 unto the poor folks of that parish. To Richard
Davies the fee simple of all testator's lands. If the said Richard should

Notes op Bristol Wills. 219
decease before the age of twenty-one, or other-wise without lawful issue, rem.
to Katharine Davies. To the sarae Katharine the house inhabited by John
Barro. To Richard Horner £10. To Davye Owldfielde £8. Alice Homer
to have the best " ffetherbedd." Legacies also to Hugh Carroo, John James,
and his wiie, and Dorothy Bene. Richard and Katharine Davies to be
executors, and enjoy the residue of the goods when twenty-one years of age.
Sh Richard Barwick and Richard Horner to be overseers, and ' ' see me
honestly brought in yearthe." To the forraer xls. Witnessed by David
Ouldfielde, John James, Hugh Carowe, Sir Richard Barwick " vicker of
Temple," and others.
Proved before Thomas Goodwyn, " sacre Theolog' professore," Sept. 6th,
1575. The Teraple parish register records the burial of Ambrose Davis, Sept. lat,
1575 ; the letter " p " being opposite to the entry.
347.— JOHN ROWLAND.
No date. Testator's -wife Elizabeth to have all his household stuff; also,
on the safe arrival of all his adventures, araounting to £300 and upwards,
"as by my boke of remembraunce appereth," she is to enjoy the one half,
"howsoever yt fall out w'" Losse or galnes ; " and son Thomas the other
hah ; on condition of theh giving to testator's sisters, " Luce " and Agnes,
twenty marks apiece, and to his father, Richard Rowland, £20. If wUe
Elizabeth should bear another child, and it " do come to age," it is to have
£50 out of " his mothers & brothers porcion." It the said EUzabeth should
marry again, uncle Mark Wardford is to take unto him the aforesaid Thomas,
with his portion of goods, until he is twenty-one years of age, putting in
" suffycient suerties." If "the child happen to dye" before that age,
testator's father and mother to have the use of his goods, which are after
wards to remain equally to sisters "Luce" and Agnes. The best gown to
brother Nicholas Langford ; and to my sister Joan, his wife, "ray ring w'"
the Turkey stone w'=" J weare. '' To father-in-law John Langley " ray ring
of JemoUes" ; and unto my mother-in-law " ray bachelers salt being silver
and guilt." To brother-in-law Thomas, their son, "ray whistle w'" hath
a Toothe Piker in hira " both of silver and gilt. Legacies also to brother
Richard Langley, sister-in-law Elianor Young, and WilUara and Mark,
chUdren of uncle Mark Wardford. Testator leaves for overseers of this last
will, to be accomplished according to his ti-ue meaning, Mr. George — ,
John Webb, father-in-law John Langley, and aforesaid uncle Mark, to whom
xxs apiece. Witnessed by Marks Warford and Lewes Dawkin.
Proved " in cur' p'rogatiua," May 18th, 1576.
348.— JOHN CURTIES.
1576. May 16th. Testator was " of the citie of Bristoll Cooke," and
deshed to be buried in the church of "all saintes otherwise called Alhal-
lowes w'"in the citie of Bristoll aforesaid, where my mother was buryed."
The sum of twenty shillings for the poor on the day of burial. To son
Thomas £24 when twenty-one years of age ; wUe Elizabeth to have the
bringing up of him ; also, to the said Thomas and his heirs, testator's
dwelling house with all " drapery wayneskott glasse wyndowes," &c., after

220 Notes of Brlstol Wills,
the said Elizabeth's death. If Thomas should decease s.p., rem. to daughter
Margery and her hehs. The said Margery to have £24 "in the daye of her
mariage"; also a whole "garniahe" of pewter vessels of the best sort, a
" brasse crook," &c., and " one table bourde w'" a frame standing over the
Walters June dore." Testator gives and bequeaths vjs viijd to " the M" and
Company of taylors w'"in the city of Bristoll for a token of remembraunce. "
To Joan Burchall " my maide " vjs viijd. To son Thomas " my golde ringe
w'" a scale in yt." WUe Elizabeth to be sole executrix, have the residue
of goods, and possess and enjoy the messuage or tenement "for terme of her
naturall liffe." Walter Davies, glover, and David Jones, innholder, to be
overseers, and have xijd apiece. Witnessed by Richard Langton, notary
public, Julian Betham, Joan Burchall, William Hobbes, and others.
Proved before Felix Lewes "legu' doctore," June 8th, 1576.
349.— EDWARD PORTER, draper.
1577. April 12th. Testator was of " thecyteeof Bristoll," and deshed
to be buried "in the crowde of S' Nicholas at the staires foote there,"
bequeathing the sum of twenty shillings for repairing and mending ' ' the
staires there," to be paid to "the Proctors" of the parish ''ymediatly
after the same ys amended." The sura of £20 to "poore people" in the
said city. To brother Simon Porter £10, to be paid yearly in sums of forty
shillings at the feast of St. James the Apostle, until the said raoney be
"truely contented & paied " ; the said yearly payraent to cease, if the said
Simon should decease before any or all of the days of payment. To brother
John Porter £10, to be paid in like manner. To Joan, Rose, William, and
Margaret Porter, children of the said brother John, now and long before in
testator's keeping, £400, equally divided ; the said William to have his
money at the age of twenty-six, and the others to have theirs at their
marriage, or at the age of twenty, if not then raarried. Wife Elizabeth to
have the occupation of £-200 ot that sura in the mean time, putting in good
and sufficient sureties to ' ' the father ot Orphantes w''"in the said cytee " ;
the other £200 to be in the keeping ot testator's overseers. The said Eliza
beth to have the residue ot goods, and be sole executrix. Brother-in-law
Thomas Kelke " of the cytee of Bristow Alderman," Walter Pikes, Richard
Cole, and Thomas Pytt, overseers. Witnessed by Thomas Kelke, Walter
Pikes, Thoraas Pytt, and George Baldwin.
Proved " in cur' p'rogativa," April I9th, 1577.
350.— JOHN HOLLAND, glover,
1575. Aug. 14th. Testator was of "the citye of Bristoll," and willed
that his body be "buryed at the discretion ot ray Executrix." To son
Harry, after the decease of wife Dorcas, and to his heirs for ever, the garden
"att Stony Hyll" ; the forepart of the house which was one Murcock's
tenement, " viz all the yeres vnexpyred in the same"; " my Bedd that J
Lye on," &o.; and also, after " my raothers deathe," the house in Conway ;
and all the goods bequeathed to testator by his father. In default of issue,
the said house in Conway to remain to Hugh Thomas, "ray susters soime,"
and his heirs; in def., rem. to "my syster" and her heirs for ever. To
daughter Alice the second bed in the forechamber, five silver spoons, " my

Notes of Bristol AA'ills, 221
greate crock," &c. ; also all the years unexpired in the whole house
inhabited by Kerry. To brother Sir Harry Holland " my best gowne faced
w*" boudge." To Hugh Bro-wne "my Chamlett bretches & the raouldes &,
also a cassock sUke grograine," being in the house of Nicholas Rice, tailor.
Legacies also to Justinian Elston, James Thomas, Robert Sadler, and Roger
Rice " p'son." WUe Dorcas to have the residue, and be sole executrix " yf
so be that she shall recover of this her Sicknes," If she should die, tes
tator's two chUdren to be executors : and U they also " do decease of this
Sicknes," then Hugh Thomas, Katharine Taylor, and testator's two
"systrein in Law," Margaret and Charity Greneway, to be executors. Sh
Humphrey Brickdall, Justinian Elston, and Hugh Browne, smith, to be
overseers, and each to have xijd. Witnessed by John Yeroth the younger,
Justinian Elston, Robert Sadler, James Thomas, and the aforesaid Roger
Rice, Proved " in Cur' prerogativa," Oct. 24th, 1575.
The register of the parish of St. John records the burial of John Holland,
Aug. 15th, 1575 ; also the baptism of his son Henry, Oct. Uth, 1572, and of
his daughter AUce, AprU 7th, 1574.
351.— JOHN HOLLYSTER. In the margm HoUaster.
1575. July 29th. Testator was " of the citie of Bristoll Marchaunt."
Hia body " to the yearth wherehence yt came." To the Chamber of
BristoU £10, to be " ymployed in woode att the key at every springe of the
yere," to serve the poor of the city in winter, they paying no more for it
than what it cost, " whereby my Tenne poundes may remayne wholy con-
tynually to that vse." To Edith HoUyster, testator's daughter, his lands
in Congresbury, after her mother's death, " contayninge by Estiraac'on Ixj
acres & haUe," the gift of his father-in-law John Iryshe ; also £20, given
her by the ¦will' of her grandfather, the said John ; and a. further sum
of £20, which "J do geve her in reddy money." To daughter Annis
HolUster £40 ; also, after her mother's death, the fee simple of two tene
ments, bought of Mr. Henry Doddington, one being in Cornestreete, and
occupied by testator, the other inhabited by Samuel Gough, skinner.
To daughter Mary HolUster, the lease of the haU of Thomas HolUster's
windmill ; also the lease of a house in Cornestreete inhabited by WiUiam
Cutt, merchant ; and the adventure "w<=" J have w'" me in the Pryrarose
for the Matheras (?) w* that w=" J have lyeing there allreaddy w'=" is litle
more or lesse of a Hundred and Twenty poundes as by my booke shaU
appere." Wife Joyce to have the residue, and be executrix. If daughter
Annis should die s.p., daughter Mary to have the two tenements ; and the
£40 to be parted between the other daughters. If all should die before
marriage, wUe Joyce to take theh portions, and the " heire of my Bodye "
to have the lands. To daughter Annis "all my Boordes" at brother
Richard HoUester's at Westerley, with all those " in ray house," to help her
"to Buylde in Bristoll." Thomas Symons "thelder m'chaunt," William
Soman, WUlUam Avery, Thomas Hollester, and brother Richard Hollester
be to overseers, and have xxs apiece.
Proved "in Cur' prerogativa," July 29th, 1577.

222 Notes of Bristol Wills.
352.— EDWARD FRENCHE, grocer,
1577. July 27th, Testator was " of the citye of Bristoll," and deshed
to be buried in the parish church of St. Thomas there. The sum of twenty
shillings to the poor of the said parish. Forty shillings yearly unto " my
mother." To sons Toby and Richard £60 apiece at the age of twenty-four.
To daughter Katharine £60 at the day of her marriage. Testator forgives
all the debts of his brother-in-law Humphrey Griste ; and bequeaths twenty
shillings to each of the three children of the said Humphrey " by my suster,"
to be paid when they are twenty-one years of age. He also forgives his
brother Thomas Frenche £5 of the debt of £17 ; and gives ten shillhigs to
each of the said Thomas's three chUdren. WUe Anne to have the residue,
and be executrix. Richard Fuller of Exbridge, co. Somerset, and Thomas
Tagg, overseers. Witnessed by George Baldwyn, John Alkjm, and Buck-
forde (sic).
Proved "m Cur' p'rogaf," Aug, 22nd, 1577,
353.— ROGER ADDAMS,
1562 (?). March 15th, Testator was a soapmaker "of the citye of BristoU,"
and deshed to be buried in " the churche of S' Tewens," To son Nicholas,
when twenty-one years old, the house ' ' w*" all the implementes as J bought yt
in Broadestrete wherein dwelleth nowe Grace Borry widowe " ; also £10, the
furnace, &c, WUe Joan to have the use of the said furnace, on allowing the
said Nicholas £7, To daughters Mary, Elizabeth, and Agnes Addams £10
apiece ; also to " the childe w"" my wUe goeth wt"aU" £10 ; to be "d'd vnto
them " at the day of theh marriage. If the expected one should be a
"manchilde," he is to have his portion at the age of twenty-one. If any
should happen to die before marriage, sister Elizabeth Addams to have £5
out of that portion ; the rest of the money to be divided equally among the
remaming daughters. If they should all die before marriage, and a " man
childe " should survive, he is to enjoy one half of the premises with his
brother Nicholas, If all the legitimate sons and daughters should die before
their lawful age, wUe Joan to have the house, and one half of theh bequests;
and Richard Mydleton, son of brother-in-law James Mydleton, to have the
other haU, Legacies to the said James, and sister Elizabeth Addams, WUe
Joan to have the residue, and be sole executrix. My " lovinge gossipp
James Dowle" and James Mydleton to be overseers. To James Dowle "my
Bow wt" my Qujrver and all my shaftes."
No record of probate. A note states—" Concordat cum Reg'ro Walter
Gliston," The register of the parish St. Ewen records the baptism of
Nicholas son of Roger Adams, March 14th, 1554, and the burial of Roger
Adimse (or Admise ?), June 12th, 1564.
354.— GILES HOBBES, vmtner.
1575. Nov. 26th. Testator's body to the "yearthe" from whence it
came. To his sister Anne PepwaU £40 in money, and his best gold rmg.
To brother Thomas £40, which he oweth testator upon an obligation ; also
"one golde Rmge w'" a dyamond stone w* he hathe allreddy of mme."
To Jane Hobbes, daughter of the said Thomas, "one payre of Virgynalles,"
To Mrs, Maud Moore, testator's mother, £10, To Mr, Moore, his father-in-

Notes of Bristol Wills, 223
law, all right, title, term, and interest yet to come in " the Bargaine w* J
have in East Brynte," with £11 rent due from John Bysse for that bargain ;
also £5 due from Wall for rent. Unto " myne vnckle and Aunte," Peter See
and his wUe, £20, &o. The sum of forty shillhigs towards " the maynteu'nce
and rep'ac'ons of my pai-rishe churche called S' Mary Porte ;" twenty shillings
to Mr. Wade ' ' to make merry amongest the parrishners " there ; and twenty
shillings to the poor of the said parish. The sum of £5 to " the poore of
the citye of Bristoll," to be distributed by the hands of Mr. Northbroke.
Frise gowns and cassocks, and "eight kerchers" unto eight poor men, and
eight poor women, who are to accompany testator's corpse to the grave.
To " my brother MicheU PepwaU," and his wife, a mourning gown and a
mourning cassock. To Mr. Michael PepwaU "sheryff" the best gold ring
" sauinge one." To "the mendinge of Bryntm'sshes Cawsey" xls. To " the
Taylors haull " vjs viijd. Legacies also to Arthur, Anne, and Mary See,
George Higgins the younger, son of Mr. George Higgins, John Cecill, Michael
Gadburye "my Boye," maid-servent Emlyn Borrage, and servants Joan
Cecyll, Alice Borrage, Thomas Hydden, and Agnes. Brother Nicholas
Hobbes to have the residue, and be sole executor. Mr. Michael PepwaU
and Mr. John Wade overseers. Witnessed by Mr. John Northebrock,
preacher, and John Harris, with divers others.
Proved "m Cur' prerogaf ," Nov. 24th, 1576.
The register of the parish of St. Mary-le-Port records the burial of this
testator ; also of Mr. Nicholas Hobbes " of y« Raven," Oct. 17th, 1594,
and of Giles Hobbes, " slayne in fight," Aug. 3rd, 1611,
356.— THOMAS WARDEN,
1579, Aug, 10th, Testator was " of the City of BristoU marchaunte,"
and desired to be buried in St. Werburgh's church. To sons Thomas and
Nicholas £300, " lying in Maister Carrs hands." To daughters Mary and
Elizabeth £100 apiece. To wUe Joan £100, and all the household stuff.
Thomas Aldworth and son-in-law Erasmus Write to be executors. Witnessed
by Thomas Aldwourth and Robert Pressye.
Proved "in Curia p'rogativa," Sept. Uth, 1579.
356.— JOHN CHAMBERS, taUor,
1580. Sept. 20th, Testator was " of the Cyty of Bristow," and deshed
to be buried in "the Crowde of Samct Nich'as Parrishe church," Three
shUlmgs and four pence to "the poore," To eldest son Dommiok "a
dossen of postle spoones at the price of five poundes w<=" yf they way more,
the ou'plus J wiU to remaine to the vse of my wief Alice." To second son
Thomas £4. To thhd son John the biU of £5 due from Master John Brad-
stone of Wmterbourne. To fou'rth son WiUiam £5. To daughter Alice £5,
U she come to age to enjoy the same; U not, two of "her bretheren,"
WUliam and Thomas, to share that sum equally, if they survive her. The
sum of £5 to " the chUde vnbome, wherw'" my wief now goith be yt boy
or inaide." WUe Alice to have the residue, and be sole executrix, Mr,
William Hopkms and brother WiUiam Chambers overseers. Witnessed by
George Harris, clerk, William Hopkms, and WUUam Chambers.

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Proved Oct. 13th, " mill'mo quingentesimo septuagesimo octogesimo."
The register of the parish of St. Nicholas records the marriage of John
Cliameres and Alice Morgan, Nov. 23rd, 1561 ; the burial of Morgan Harris,
Aug. 2nd, 1580 ; and the burial of John Chambers, Sept. 23rd, 1580,
357.— MORGAN HARRIS.
1580. July 29th. Testator was of the parish St. Nicholas "the
confesser," within "the dioc' of the cyty of Bristoll," and deshed to be
buried in the crowde of St. Nicholas. To wife Elizabeth thirteen horses
"w'" chaines hedstalls dreyes," &c.; also, for her life, the dwelling house
on the Back, with " the forehowse " inhabited by John Eaton, and the shop
under the same ; and all testator's lands in Bristoll ; rem. to his brother
William Harris ; and all his lands in Wales, the rent thereof being " her
ioincture." To the eldest son of brother William one standing bedstead, &c.
To Katharine, testator's mother, one chamber within his said dwelling
house, already occupied by her ; also xxs, and " meate and drinck during
her lief." Ten shillings to "the Master and fellowshipp of the bakers of
the city of Bristoll." WUe Elizabeth to be executrix, John Henry and
William Vawer overseers.
Proved " in Cur' prerogatiua," Sept. 12th, 1579 (sic).
358.— JOHN DRAPER, the elder.
1578. Jan. 27th. Testator was " of the cyty of Bristoll marchaunt,"
and desired to be buried in St. John's church. To "a precher to exhorte
the people in gods word at my buriall " vjs viijd. Xo son John Draper, and
his legitimate heirs, the "howse in Brodstreete" inhabited by Thomas
WaU ; also a garden in Grope lane ; and three gardens ' ' on Michael! hill,"
two of them, with a lodge in one, being held by John Caro, and the third
by Philip Browne ; wUe Anne to have the property for her life. To cousin
Richard Weaver, of Worcester, iijs iiijd. Xo WUliam Browne £4, besides
the twenty shillings due to hhn when eighteen years of age. Forty shillhigs
to "poore people." Legacies also to " my maide " Alice Browne, my two
maid-servants, and the parson of St. John's. WUe Anne and son John to
have the residue, and be executors. Richard Langford and John Henry
overseers, to whom xs apiece. Sealed July 6th, 1579. Witnessed by Thomas
Price, notary public, John Henry, notary public, and Roger Rice, rector of
the church of St. John Baptist.
Proved " iu Cur' prerogatiua," Sept. 23rd, 1579.
359.— NICHOLAS CUTT, of the city of Bristol, merchant.
This will is dated " hi the three and twentith yeere of the raigne of
oure Soueraigne Ladie Elizabeth," Feb. 21st. My body "to the earth
from whence yt came.'' All lands, tenements, &c., to wife Bridget and to
her heirs and assigns for ever. The sum of £5 to the poor people within
the city. Wife Bridget to have the residue, and be sole executrix. Father-
in-law Mr. Robert Saxey and Edward Morris, merchant, to be overseers.
Witnessed by Robert Saxey, WiUiam Saxey, WUliam Hickes, John Robertes,
John Willett, and Edward Morris.
Proved "in Curia p'rogatiua," May 2nd, 1580 (sic).
The register of the parish of St. Nicholas records the burial of Nicholas
Cutte, March 31st, 1581.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 225
360.— NICHOLAS WILLIAMS.
1565. Sept. 1st. Testator describes himself as "of the citie of Bristo-we
Tailor and late Maio' of the sarae citie," and desires to be buried "in the
p'ishe (sic) of Saint Marie port of Bristoll." To Mr. Elton, preacher, " for
his good & godlie adu'tisement & eounsell xs praying him to make my
funerall sermon. " To wife Joan, for her life, the house called " the Crowne,"
inhabited by Katharine Wight, widow, " in S' Marie port strete ;" rera. to
son Rowland and his legitimate heirs ; in def. , rem. to son Edward and hia
legitimate heirs; in def., rera. to "my cosen John White sonne of my
brother Thomas White" and his legitiraate heirs. To son Rowland £10 at
the age of twenty-four. Wife Joan to enjoy the leases during her life ; rem.
to son Edward : but the leases and interest of and in a tenement in the
street aforesaid, in the tenure of WilUara Grigg, tailor, and held by testator
of the Chamber of Bristowe, and also of and in the tenement called "the
Swanne " in the tenure of George Graye, in the same street, to remain to
' ' the M"" & company of the occupac'on of Taifors w'"in the same Cytie. "
If son Edward should die before the expiration of the leases and interest to
hira bequeathed, rera. to son Rowland ; if Rowland should die, rem. to all
the children of brother Thomas White, saving the lease of " my howse
called the bore hedd being in the highstrete w°" lease J geve & bequeath to
my Cosen Richard Newman bocho'' after the decesse ot my wief And my
Sonne Rowland and Edward it then the same lease or any p't thereof be
vndefmyned & vnexpired." To the said Edward "my Nest of gobletts'
w* their cover w'=" cost me xxxv"," half a dozen of silver spoons, and £10
at the age of twenty-four. Testator forgives and releases to Richard Lang
ton, notary, twelve shillings "p'cell of iiij" xijs ^y* he oweth me." To
the said Richard Newman "ray worken day gowne that J ware the last
som'." To George Graye the gown worn by testator "in the wynter vppon
workin daies." To David Martyn "my cloke dressed w'" lace about the
ooller.'' To sister Joan White six yards and a half " of Welsh frise." To
Agnes Marten six yards of friae ; and teatator wiUs that vjs viijd be abated
yearly to her, during her life, of the rent paid by her for hia houae wherein
she dwelleth. Twenty shillings to " the poore people in BristoU." Legacies
also to late servant Nicholas Robins, cousin John White, Thoraas Jones,
tailor, John Rockwell, Jenkyn Dye, and Joan Haynes. My " welbeloved
wief " Joan to have the residue, and be executrix. Mr. John Woode,
"vpholster," and Hugh Draper, vintner, to be overseers, and have xxs
apiece. Proved before John CottreU, doctor ot laws, Sept. 12th, 1565.
361.— WILLIAM YEMAN.
1580. Nov. Uth. Testator was " of the citye of Bristowe," and desired
to be buried in the church of All Saints. To Mr. Haslyn, the vicar there,
iijs iiijd; and to a preacher "at ray buryall" vjs viijd. six poor men to
have " vj gownes of black frise " at the burial. To son WUUam Yeman two
goblets of silver parcel-gilt, &c. ; also six silver spoons " w'" postle heddes,"
weighing xj oz. iij qrs. ; the best ring of gold " w'" a scale in him " ; twelve
"voyders" ; a "Custerd coffyn," a pair of dogs, &c. To Susan Yeman, at the
day of her marriage, £3. 6. 8 ; also the beat coverlet, &c. The same amount
to her sister Mary Yeman, at her day of marriage ; also " the frame bedd "

226 Notes of Bristol Wills.
in the fore chamber, &c. To Joan Hunt, testator's daughter, £6. 13. 4 ; also
six sUver spoons " w'" flatt heddes " ; the hanging of the parlor " of fine red
saie & grene the borders of the storie of Elias " ; the " Jland coffer and the
busse chest in the Alarie .... a large loking glasse .... a fier slice a paire of
pott hookes a rack to hange crocks' .... a blanckett of wedraole," &c. To
Joan, daughter of Edward Evenet, £3. 6. 8, to be paid at her day of marriage;
also "a Crock a litle skUlett," Sec The sarae amount to Florence Evenet,
her sister, at the day of raarriage ; also " a payueted panne," &c. The same
amount to Alice Evenet, theh sister, when married ; also three platters,
two pottengers, &c. Twenty shillings to Joan, daughter of John Yeman,
shoemaker, at her marriage ; also a crock, a pan, &o., and " the paynted
clothes in my baft charaber The hanging of the p'lor of all saye red & grene
and the borders of the storie of grisell." The same amount to her sister
Annis Yeman at her marriage ; also a crock, &c. The same amount to
Grace Yeman, their sister in Cardiff, at her marriage. If the said Grace
should die before "the daye of her Mariage," her legacy of xxs is to be
bestowed upon the town walls. Twenty shUUngs to cousin Joan, daughter
of Stephen Tanner, ' ' at her daie of Mariage " : U she should die before that
day, the said money is to be bestowed " vppon the rep'ac'ons of the Towne
walls' in Cardiffe." Legacies also to Agnes, daughter of Arthur Yeman in
Cardiff, at her raarriage ; and each of her sisters, Mary and Joan Yeman, in
like manner. Son William to have the residue, and be executor. Testator
adds the names of his well beloved in Christ, Mr. Thomas Colston and
Thomas Pawkett, who are apparently to act as overseers.
Proved before Felix Lewis, doctor of laws, Jan. 7th, 1580.
362.— RICHARD LANGFORD, merchant.
1580. Nov. 18th. Testator was of the parish of St. Stephen, and
desired to be buried in the church there, "as nere my doughter as it
con-veniently raaye be." The sum of twenty shillings towards the marriage
of " poore maides " in that parish ; and twenty shillings to poor people in
Bristowe. To Elizabeth, wUe of testator, £500. To his five children £1000,
to be equally divided, and paid to them at the age of twenty-one, or when
married. To brother Ellis Langford £10. To sister Elizabeth Langford
£20, of which she is to enjoy the profit and increase during her life ; rem. to
the executors. To brother Edmond Langford £8 : to his child, testator's
goddaughter, forty shillings. To brother Richard Bailieflfs chUdren £10,
whereof "my godson" shall have forty shillings. To brother Thomas
Langf Old's children £10. To Henry Robertes "my gimmoU ringe."
Legacies also to brothers AA'alter and WiUiam Langford, and the poor in
Ludlow. Testator forgives his sister Partridge all that may be due at his
death. Residue of goods, leases, money, plate, &c., to the executors, namely,
wUe Elizabeth, and son Richard Langford. "M"^ Thomas Slocurabe nowe
Maio'^ of Bristowe ray father in Lawe M'' John Robertes," Mr Robert
Kitchin, and brother Charles Langford to be overseers, and have forty
shUlings apiece. AVitnessed by Thomas Pryn, notary public, Henry Robertes,
and Thomas Langford.
Proved before William Drury, doctor of laws, Dec. 2nd, 1580.

Notes of Bristol AA'ills. 227
363.— THOMAS COXE, citizen and mero'nant of Bristol.
1580. Feb. 8th. To be buried "at the discreae'on of my executor.''
Thomas Callohill, citizen and apothecary of Bristowe, and John Bollton,
citizen and goldsmith there, to be overseers, and have £4 apiece. Brother
William Coxe to be executor, and have £60, and all testator's books,
weapons, and apparel. To Thomas Coxe, son of the said William, £6
towards "his schoole" and maintenance in Christian religion, "as J a
bounde beinge his godfather :" the said Thomas to be placed with a teacher
who is free from " papiste or Annabaptiste " notions, and believes in the
sufficiency of the " workes and merites " of Christ " w'"out Trentalls or any
other Sacrelege." If this son of the said WilUairi should die, rera. to "the
nexte childe of his bodye." To brother-in-law's second daughter, Elizabeth
CallowhUl, twenty marks at her day of raarriage ; the money to be put
meanwhile in "the chambers handes," or other assured person, who is to
pay towards the young maid's expenses after the rate of " Seven in the
hundred for the yefe." To Christopher and Philip CallowhUl, " my brother
lawes seconnde and thirde boyes," twenty nobles apiece " towardes their
meynten'nce to schoole :" U either of them should die, his children Thomas
and Constance CallowhUl to have the money. To Matthew Coxe, " remayn
inge in my brother lawes house," £5 to maintain him in some good service,
" for that he is an Jnnocente." To sister Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Callow-
hill, "A broken whistle w* wayeth three ownces," &c. Residue "vnto
the godly poore people of the worlde, as also some parte thereof to be dis
tributed vnto poore raarryners for their meynten'nce and reliefe of suche
that hathe by rae hurte or raeyned (.sic) in the defense of the raerchaunte and
his gooddes." Proved " in Curia prerogatiua," Sept. 25th, 1581.
364.— JOHN PREWETT, the elder.
1579. Aug. 14th. Testator was of the parish of St. Jaraes " w'Mn the
subburb of the Citie of Bristowe," and desired to be buried in the churchyard
there, hard by his wUe. To " S" Jones," minister of that parish, xxs. To
the mother church of the city of Bristowe ijs vjd. Twelve poor men and
twelve poor women of the aforesaid parish to have gowns of frise, and £5
in money or bread. To wife Ellyn £50 ; also all the plate that she brought
"vnto me," full and whole, &c. To son John Prewett, the lease of the
dwelling house ; rem. to his son Arthur, if he should decease before the end
of the lease ; also the lease of " ray lesowe w'" the ragg " held of the
hospital at Lafford gate ; rera. to Anthony, son of the said John ; also the
interest and term of years in a stable held " w'"in the black friers," and in
a lane called "Erlesmeade lane," with both the leases concerning the same.
To the same John "my Synett & gold ring w''" J were," testator's name
being graven thereupon ; also two presses, &o., and "fower diker of Rawe
leather." To son AViUiam Prewett the use of the best new coverlet, as long
as he liveth ; rem. to my said son John and Anthony hia aon ; three of the
best gowns, and my ring that hath the white stone in it ; also the lease of
two tenements, with all the woods belonging to them " at Hannam," held of
" ray lord Barkley." To daughter Margaret TUor the lease held of Cornish
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228 Notes of Bristol AA'ills.
decease before the exphation of the lease, and to AVilliam Scalter, if Ralph
should decease. To William Scalter and Joan TUor, children of the said Mar
garet, twenty nobles apiece. To daughter Charity Cory, for her life, the two
tenements bought of WiUiam Cooper ; rem. to her daughter Margaret Cory
and her heirs : the said Margaret to have twenty nobles at the age of sixteen.
To WiUiam Cory, son of the said Charity, twenty nobles at the age ot
eighteen. Son AA'Uliam to be sole executor, and have all the plate, and the
rest of the leather of "my Tanne howse." Mr John Browne, alderman,
and " my loving kynsman " John Sayer ot Bauwell to be overseers, and
have xxs apiece. Witnessed by Richard Clark, John Clark, and Thomas
Prin, notary public.
"Probatum fuit hoc testamentu' Coram PhiUippo Langley Maiore in
Guyhald BristoU'," Oct. 28th, 1581.
365.— ROGER DEER. In the margm " Jhon Deere."
No date. To be buried in the churchyard ot Temple, " by my neigh
bour John Clark." WUe Katharine to be sole executrix. To sons Henry,
John, and William, twenty shillings apiece at their day of raarriage or age
of twenty-four. To son William, after his mother's decease, "my howse and
lease " ; rera. to son John Deer, if AA'illiam should die s.p. To son-in-law
WUliam Dane and daughter Maud Dere (sic) a broad loom, standing in the
south side of " my shoppe next to Thoinas Tippers howse ;" also " one
osset loome," two flowerpots, &c. To wife Katharine "ray howse called
the beer howse," with the lease thereof, at Teraple gate ; to go, after her
decease, to " that childe w'=" she shall think best of."
Proved before Felix Lewes, doctor of laws, Deo. 5th, 1578.
366.— ANTHONY ROBYNS, merchant.
1581. Aug, 13th. Testator was ot " the Cytie ot Bristowe,'' and desired
to be buried in St. Ewen's church. To daughter Anne £300 ; of which sum
£100 to be delivered to Mr Michael PepwaU, with the said Anne, for her
use ; he to keep her, and have her " broughte vppe in Lerninge w'" the said
hundreth poundes till her age of one and twentye yeres or daye ot
Marriadge :" the other £'200 to remain with the overseers, and be paid to her
at the said appointed time. It she should die first, £100 to remain to " my
nexte ot Kynne," and £-200 to wife Grace, if then living. To Alice AA'adley
£10 ; also the lease of a garden in St. Mark's lane, held of " the Chamber of
BristoU;" but the said Grace to hold it "all the yeres yf she Lyve soe
longe." To each ot the four chUdren of Thomas Ryder £4. To brother
and sister Mericke forty shillings apiece. To godson Anthony Crewe £5.
To the use ot "the poore people in the Ahneshouse in y» Mershe" £5, the
profits to be delivered to thera yearly. Legacies also to wife's goddaughter
Anne Crewe, Margaret Ryder, Mr Michael Pepwell and his wife, the writer
of this will and testament, " ray Maide," and three other " poore maydes,"
Joan Syllyvaunt, and sister's son Richard Lea. AA'Ue Grace to be sole
executrix, and have the residue of goods, and also " houlde and enioye the
house J nowe dwell in duringe her liefe." Father-in-law Thomas Eddye and
Thomas Ryder overaeera, to whom forty shillinga apiece. Witnessed by
John Mericke, Thomas Eddye, Thoinas Ryder, and Edward Lane.
Proved "in Cui-* prerogatiua," Nov. 8th, 1581.

Notes of Bristol AVills. 229
367.— THOMAS LAWRENCE.
1581. Jan. Uth. His body " to the yearthe. " To daughter Elizabeth
£20 when raarried. To brother Richard Lawrence twenty shillings. Wife
Jane to have the residue, and be sole executrix. William La'wrence and
Richard Stones overseers. Witnessed by Dyricke Dyrrickeson, George
Langton, John Johns, Rice (Richard?) Arther, with others. " Md J geve
vnto my daughter Elizabeth one standinge bedsteade and a spruce Cheaste "
—Aug. 1st, 1582.
Proved before John Sprinte, S.T.P., and Felix Le-wys, doctor of laws,
"in Cur' Consistor' Bristoll."
The register of the parish of St. Mary-le-Port records the burial of
Thomas Lavrence, tailor, Jan. 6th, 1582.
368.— DAVID HARRIS, grocer.
1582. Oct. 4th. Testator was " of the Citie of Bristowe Alderman,''
and deshed to be buried in the crowde of St. Nicholas, where his father and
first wUe lay, "yf J dep'te in Bristoll or w*"in one and Twenty myles of
Bristowe." To wUe Margaret a yearly rent of £26. 13. 4. out of all my
lands and tenements, during "her widowhed." If she should marry, the
profit of the said annuity to remain to son David Harris and his children,
and my daughter Alice and her children, ' ' ioyntly and equally, " To the
said Margaret and David the dwelling house " indifferently to vse betwixt
them ;" but daughter Alice and her husband may, if they please, have and
dweU in " a third p'te of the howse :" the fee simple to remain at length to
aon David and his heirs. To the said Margaret and David the profit of all
the leases "for terme of yeres," equaUy between them; the residue to
remain to son David and his heirs. He is also to have "my Shoppe of my
said howse " with the implementa, paying the aaid Margaret during " her
widowhed " £5 quarterly ; also the lower great ground in Froglane " during
my terme of yeres yet to come ;" my ring " w'" the Turcas," and all " my
bookes of Phisick." To the said Margaret " the greate downe bedde in the
greate Chamber," &c. To daughter Alice and her legitimate heirs a house "in
Tuckar streate," in the tenure of the goodwUe Apprice ; also seven other
tenements in the tenure of Richard Shoile, Richard Jenkins, WiUiam
Ricartes, Edward Hoskins, the goodwUe Sutton, Mr Blake, and the good
wUe Apparry ; also a stable in the tenure of Mistress Higgins, and a pave
ment or yard in the tenure of Morris Aprotherowe. To son John Harris
tenement in Lewens mead. To son George the higher orchard hi Froglane
"during my yeres." To daughter Alice 100 oz. of auch plate aa hath not
" the grocers armes ;" also my ring " w*" the fflower of diamondes." If she
and her hehs should decease s.p., the abovesaid property to remain to son
David and his legitimate heirs. If David should die s.p., the lands held in
fee shnple, and given to him, to remain to daughter Alice and her legithnate
hehs. The said David and son-m-law Ralph Bennett to be fuU executors.
The former to have the residue of lands and tenements ; also " the Salt w*"
the Chi-istall and the nest of gobletts' w'" the ffeete of Griffins and theh-
Cover." To servant Robert Reckcliffe £4 ; " my Ridmg cloke," &c. Residue
of goods to be divided equally between wUe Margaret, son David, and
daughter Alice. Mr Standback and Mr Walter PUies overseers : to the

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latter a gown ; to the former a mourning go-wn. AA'itnessed by David Harris,
Ralph Bennett, AUce Bennet alias Harris, Robert Reckcliffe, Anthony
Standback, and Margaret Harris.
Proved "m Cur' p'rogativa," Nov. 20th, 1582.
369.— THOMAS KELKE, merchant and alderman.
1583. June 10th. To be buried in the chm-ch of the parish where God .
shall caU him out of this world. To Thomas Kelke, son to testator's son
Richard, £400. If he should die under the age of twenty-one, rem. to hia
father Richard. The said Richard to have and enjoy £200 "in his keep-
inge," and to disburse to the poor " at the daie of my buriall," or very shortly
afterwards, the sum of £10, and the sarae sum yearly "for the space of
xxtie yeres next co'minge." To sister Kelke of London, late wUe to " my
brother Jo" Kelke deceased," and to her chUdren, £20. To the poor in the
city of Bristowe £10. To the poor prisoners of Newgate £13. To each of
twenty -four poor people, twelve of whom to be women, ' ' a fryse Gowne
esteemed at xij". " FUty-two poor maidens to have vjs vujd each, to theh
. marriage. To Richard Kelke's other three chUdren, viz. , John, Anne, and
 , vj" xiijs iiijd apiece. To each servant dwelling with testator at his
death xxs. To his sister, Clement's wife, sister Cutt, and sister Garrett,
each a ring of gold, worth xls. xhe sum of £10 for " the rep'ac'ons of the
Cunditts' in Bristowe ;" and the same amount towai-ds repahing the high
ways about the city. Son Richard Kelke to be sole executor, and have the
use and profite of all testator's lands, &c. ; rem. to Thomas, son of the said
Richard, and to his legitimate hehs; in def., rem. to the heirs of "Jo"
Kelke my brother deceased in London;" in def., rem. to "the next of
bloode." Brother Clement Kelke, "my frinde John Henry," and Mr.
Thomas Aldworth, overseers, to each of whom xls. Testator bequeaths £20
for a stock of money, to remain for ever "in the howse of correction within
the Citie of Bristoll," for the maintenance and "settinge of work of such
people as shalbe therevnto co'mitted for their mysdemeanors. " Read and
published Sept. 2nd, 1583.
Oh Lord into thy handes I do comitt
my sowle w* is thye dewe
ffor why thowe hast redeemed it
my Lord & god most trewe.
By me Thoinas Keike. AA'itnessed by John Henry, Robert Temple, and
Thomas Aldworth, Mayor.
Proved Sept. 24th, 1583.
370.— WILLIAM PILL, grocer.
1582. AprU 7th. Testator was ot " the Citie of Bristowe," and deshed
to be buried in the church of All HaUows, " as neere my Pewe as may be."
The sum of vjs viijd for " a Sermond at my buriall." Twelve " gownes of
ffrize " to be ready against that time for twelve poor people ; and twenty
shUlings " in bred " to the poor. To sou Anthony and his lawful " heires
males "my dwelling house in "the High streate of the same Citie;" in
def., rem. to son Nich-jlas and his lawful heirs male; in def., rem. to
AVilliam PUl, ray brother's eldest son, and his lawful hehs male ; m

Notes of Bristol Wills. 231
def., rem. to Humphrey Pill, "my brothers sonne," and his lawful heirs
male; in def., rem. to WUliam Pill, my brother's youngest son. To the
aforesaid Anthony and his heirs all other lands, and all goods, jewels,
plate, &c. Wife Jane to have, during her life, the back chamber " w''"in
ray dwellinge howse," and bedding, &c., for herself and a raaid-servant : the
said Anthony to suffer her to have also the use of half the garden in " the
Pythey," and to pay her ten shillings yearly for the rent of "my howse at
• Bewdley ;" also twenty shillings every quarter of a year ; and to find her
and her servant meat and drink convenient, and make her a black gown
' ' agaynst my buriall. " Son Anthony to pay son Nicholas £50, and make
hira a black gown ; also to give and deliver unto son-in-law John Warde " my
Signett," and to daughter Margery "one Silver standinge Cuppe gilt w*" a
Cover," and to either of them a black gown. To brother Richard a pah of
breeches, and " drawers vppon them," a " felt batte," &c. To William Pill
" my brothers youngest Sonne " £10 at the age of twenty-aix. Twenty
shilUngs to Richard Cap', servant of son Anthony, "at thende of his
App'ntishoode." Legacies also to William Pill, my brother's eldest son,
Humphrey Pill, my brother's son, my two maid-servants, and " the company
of poyntemakers." Son Anthony to be sole executor. Witnessed by
Bartholomew Chappell, Richard Edwardes, and Edward Hollester.
Proved Sept. 6th, 1582. 371.— ROBERT PRESTON.
1583 (sic). Jan. 8th. Testator describes hunself as "of the City of
Bristoll taylor," and desires to be buried " in the p'ishe Churche of Christe
churche." All his plate to be sold, and the proceeds divided equally
between his wUe and son Robert : the latter to have certain furniture, and
also, after her decease, the lease of the dwelling house. WUe "Roes" to
have the residue, and be sole executrix. Mr. Ralph Dole and Thoraas
Aldworth overseers. Witnessed by Ralph Dole, Thomas Aldworth, and
John Grygge.
Proved before Thomas Knowles, master of arts, exercising sphitual and
ecclesiastical jurisdiction throughout the whole city and deanery of Bristoll,
March 6th, 1582.
The register of the parish of Christ Church records the burial of Robert
Bresson, tailor, Jan. 12th, 1582.
372.— JOHN AWSTE, baker.
1583. July 15th. Testator was of " the p'ishe of S' Peters w'"in the
Citye of BristoU," and deshed to be buried in the churchyard there. To
wife Mary the lease of three houses ; rem. equally to ray three children
Robert, William, and Elizabeth Awste, now under the age of twenty-one.
To eldest son Robert £5. The sum of £10 to daughter Elizabeth, when
married. To the poor people of this city " xx dozen of breade," Twenty
shillings to brother William Awste "twoe yeres after ray funerall." To
sisters Agnes, Dorothy, and Alice, twenty shUlings apiece. Ten shillings
towards the maintenance of the bakers' hall. Wife Mary to have the
residue, and be sole executrix. Thomas Poole and WilUara Wyett overseers,
to each of whom xxs. Witnessed by Huraphrey Mosely, parson of St.
Peter's, Thomas Bamell, Thoinas Dorrell, and James Sargente, writer hereof.
Proved Sept. 27th, 1583.

232 Notes of Bristol Wills.
373. -KATHARINE ROCKWELL, widow.
1582. Feb. 19th. Testatrix was of the parish of St. Peter, and deshed
to be buried in the church of " S' Marie Porte," between her husband and
son Gilbert. Five shillings to the poor of those two parishes ; and ten
shillings in bread to be given away "at my buriall." To Ma... Rockwell,
daughter of Gilbert Rockwell, one pot of silver, &c. To Thomas, son of the
said Gilbert, "one greate Crock w''"out legges ;" also the " brue howse"
held by John Lewes, "w'" the drap'ie about the p'lo"^ next the Streate of
the sarae howse.'' To John, brother of the said Thoraas Rockwell, three
silver spoons. Legacies also to Agnes, wife of John Lewes, and late servant
Welthian Thomas. Son William Rockwell to be sole executor, and have the
residue of goods ; also to hold and enjoy the lease of the dwelling house for
a year ; rera. to daughter Joan Greene. Nicholas Robbins and John Lewes
overseers, to each of whom ijs vjd. Witnessed by Richard Arther, clerk,
Nicholas Robbins, John Lewes, David Richartes, and Anne Robins. The
following persons were owing sums of money to testatrix "at the daie of
my death :" — Jo'» Barrat, Jo" Lewes, Jo" Robinson, Richard Harrison, John
Swyfte, and daughter Joan Greene.
Proved May 6th, 158..
This wUl is also registered at Somerset House, Bowe, 25, where May 6th,
1583, is given as the date of probate.
374.— WILLIAM COXE, merchant.
1581. July 8th. Testator was of the parish of St. Stephen in Bristowe,
and desired to be buried in the church there, as nigh to the place ' ' whereas
my Sonne Henrie was buried as yt Conveniently may be." To daughter
Margaret and her lawful hehs " my Sixe . . . and gardeyne groundes -vnto
them ap'teyninge " ; also a stable and orchard " in Marsh streate w'"in the
said Citie of Bristoll " ; a garden ground and stable ; a " well howse ; "
a well in the aforesaid " streeate " bought of William Jones ot Bristowe,
merchant; a house "in Redcliffe streate w'^in the said Citie" bought of
Edward Veale of Over, and inhabited by Daniel Goughe ; and a house upon
the Back inhabited by William Colstone : but wife Margaret, during her life,
to enjoy the profits of the said house on the Back, and of the garden,
stable, well, and wellhouse bought of WiUiam Jones. To wife Margaret the
lease of testator's dwelling houae. To daughter Margaret a dozen of silver
spoons " w'" maydens heddes gilted," &c. , also " a garnishe of vesseh " To
servant Joyce ijs vjd. " Jt'm Jn London M"^ Pitte and J haue paide for W"
my Sonues Rannsorae one Hundreth Powndes " unto Mr. Colthurste and
Simon Lawrence of London ; testator paying 100 marks, and Mr. Pitte the
rest ; "the w«" Mr Pitte hath in Suyte vppon their bande," and what he
shall recover thereof " the after p'te of tho Nete ot that as shall Co'me to
my p'te " to be for daughter Margaret ; and wife Margaret to have " thother
iij q'ters," and also the residue of goods, and be sole executrix, Mr, Thomas
AA'arren, merchant, and Richard Langton of the city of Bristowe, notary
public, to be overseers, and have ten shillings apiece.
Proved June 20th, 1583,
'I'he register of the parish of St. Stephen records the burial of WiUiam
Cox, July 5th, 1682.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 233
This will is followed by an inventory of the goods and chattels of
Edward Pitte, late of the city of Bristowe, merchant, deceased, taken by
Edward Norrice, Thomas AVhite, and Christopher Pitte of the same city,
merchants, Oct. 4th, 1583. Deceased had two Luxborne chairs, valued at
xvjs viijd ; " one little bible booke," vs ; " the worne Jrishe Cad," xxiiijs ;
" ij Calyvers," xxs ; " the xxiiij*" p'te of a Shippe Called the vnicorne,"
xvj" ; "an adventure in the Pellican," vij" xiijs iiijd. Thomas White owed
money to deceased ; and the latter was in debt to Mr. William Birde, Mr.
Richard Cole, Thomas Pitcher, Richard Rice, Griffith Berebrewer, and
Edward Lewea. The order or decree for, and concerning the distribution
of the goods, &c., of deceased, was raade by Mr. WUliam Drurie, doctor
of laws, and commissary of the prerogative court of Canterbury : William,
John, and Anne Pitte; children of the said deceased, were each to receive
£25 at the age of twenty-one, or when married.
375.— JOHN PALMER, baker.
1'583. June 7th. Testator was of the parish of St. Thomas in "the
Citye of Bristoll." His body " to the yearthe from whence yt came." To
eldest son Thomas the dwelling house " w'" Pavem* where the well ys," &c.,
and the little house " at Redclife gate," with the orchard there ; also a
" greate Spruce Cheaste," and a " greate hoope Ringe of golde," after the
decease of wUe Elizabeth. To son John the house "in Temple Streate"
that David Barnes dwelleth in ; also the new house "that ys a buildinge ;"
the house inhabited by David Lloyd; a "garden place called Glovyers
Greene in Temple p'ishe " ; three tenements " above the Pipe in S' Thomas
Streate w'" the gardeyns belonginge to them"; the house "before S*^
Thomas Churche " in the holding of Richard Hall of " the La'rac " ; the
said John and his lawful heirs to possess this property, " payenge the
Annual Rente " : he and son Thoraas to enter and enjoy their lands at
the age of twenty-one. To the said John "a Silver goblette double gUte''
after the decease of wUe Elizabeth; also "my Lease w°" J haue of M'
Sachefylde " in reversion of ray daughter Dorothy Younge. If John should
die under the age of twenty-one, rem. to son Thomas ; and if Thoraas
should so die, daughters Elizabeth and Agnes to share this lease equally.
To the said Thoraas and John the "beste Salte" after wife Elizabeth's
lecease, " devyde.d bytwene thera." To daughter Alice "the thirde best
Crocke," &c. ; also, when married, xiiij", which is in the hand of Thomas
Tomlyne. To daughter Agnes a " fether bedd," &c., and x" when married.
[f the aforesaid sons should die s.p., daughters Elizabeth and Agnes
so have theh lands, equally divided. If these daughters should die before
narriage, rem. to wife Elizabeth and daughter Alice. To Thomas and
John, sons of my daughter Tomlyne, and Elizabeth, her daughter, vs
5ach at the day of theh marriage. To daughter Tomlyne " a Stone Cruse
jovered w'" Sylver," &c. To Margaret and Elizabeth Younge, daughters of
Dorothy Younge, vs each when married. To "the Poore" xxs. WUe
Elizabeth to have the use of all the lands for twelve years, to build the
louses "in Temple Streate," paying "the Lordes Rente," to "the keepinge
ifpp of my Children," &c!.; and after the exphation of those years, to have
" the thirde foote or penye of all my Landes during her naturall lyfe." She
is also, during those years, to pay the supervisors of the will, to the use of

234 Notes of Bristol AA'ills.
testator's sons Thomas and John, vs apiece, "as A Knowledge penney "
that he has made them " hehes and Lordes '' of the said lands. AA'ife
Elizabeth to have the residue of goods, and be sole executrix ; and also,
" w'"in or at the twoe yeres ende," to make a tomb " over me and my wUe."
WUliam Sayer, Richard Kitchinge, and Thomas Masone, super\'isors, to each
of whom xs. Witnessed by John Thewe, curate there, Henry Slye, and
Robert Rogers.
Proved Oct. 12th, 1583. 376.— RICHARD CAUSE.
1583. Sept. 8th. Testator was a " Citizen and Tann' of the Citie of
Bristowe," and committed his body "to y° earth." To his wUe Agnes
the sum of £10 yearly out of his lands and leases ; also £10 in money, and
"the ij Chambers before streate the w=" J lie in my selfe rent free during
her life" ; together with all the furniture in them. To cousin Barber of
London, and cousin Elizabeth his wife, and their lawful issue, ' ' my howse
the -w"" J nowe dwell in w'" vates &, trowes " belonging thereto. To cousin
Robert Leversage of London, and cousin Katharine his wife, and their
lawful issue, a tenement " vppon the weare " inhabited by Joan White,
widow, with a void ground "lyenge in S' Marie Porte streate," held by
lease of testator by Robert Risbie, furrier. Cousins Barber and Leversage
to pay, each of them, xxs yearly to wUe Agnes, which shall be " towardes
her x" yeerly before bequeathed." All the rest of the free lands, and the
leases, to Philip son of kinsman William Cause of the parish of Wollasson,
within "the shere" of Gloucester, and to the hehs of the said Philip ; but
wUe Agnes to have, during her life, £8 by the year out of this property.
Legacies to the poor of that parish, and of St. Peter's, and the two sons of
cousin William Cause. Margery Bushe ' ' the mydwife " must have xiij" vjs
viijd " of the meere debt that J owe her whereof she hath c'teine Naperie
of myne in Pawne for the same." I Richard Cause have written this " all
w'" my owne hand." Witnessed by Thomas Colman, vicar of St. PhiUp's
" w'"in the deanerie of Bristoll."
No executor having been appointed, adm'on was granted to testator's
relict, Agnes Causse, by the archbishop of Canterbury, Sept. 28th, 1584.
Rich'us ArgaU.
377.— RICHARD SWETNAM, merchant.
1584. Sept. 20th. Testator was of the parish of St. Stephen, and made
his -wUl nuncupatively. To his four daughters, Frances, Anne, Judith, and
Elizabeth, £10 apiece. Twenty shillings to " the poore." WUe Frances
to be executrix. Witnessed by William EUys, Richard Shore, WilUam
Swetnam, Simon Aldworthe, WilUam Chewe, and others.
Proved " in Curia prerogativa, " Oct. 9th, 1684.
378.— RICHARD SALTREN, merchant.
1584. Aug. 2nd. Testator was ot " the p'ishe of S' John Baptiste in
the Citie of Bristowe." His body to be " laied in Cristian buriall." To his
sons, John, Richard, William, and Edmond, £40 apiece. To his daughter
Mary Saltren £50. The said sons to have their legacies at the age of twenty-
one ; the daughter to have her portion at the same age, or when married.

Notes of Bristol AVills. 235
Wife Joan to keep their portions, putting in "sufficient suerties to the
court of Orphans in the Citie of Bristowe." Forty shillings unto the poor
people " whereas it is raost neede " in the city. Wife Joan to have the
residue, and be sole executrix. Mr. WUliam Saltren, testator's brother, and
Mr. WUliam Ellis, " nowe Sheriffe," to be overseers. Witnessed by WilUara
Saltren, William Ellis, WUliam Smyth, Thomas Prin, and Thoraas Saltren.
No record of probate.
The register of the parish of St. John records the burial of Richard
Salteron, Aug. 6th, 1584.
379.— JOHN WELSHE, merchant.
¦ 1584. Jan. 20th. To be buried iu the church of St. Stephen, " so
nighe to my Pewe as Convenyently may be." AVUe Margery to have all
goods, debts, lands, &c., and be executrix. John Caroe and servant
PhUip HUl overseers. Witnessed by the said John and PhUip, and Patrick
Mathewe, with others. Suras of money were due from Mr. Walcott "that
married my Ladie Arnold," John Bull " the Smyeth," and Thomas Lewes :
and testator owed money to his cousin Parmynter and Bodraan's daughter.
Proved " m Cur' p'rogativa," Feb. 13th, 1584.
380.— William shutle woorth.
1584. March 17th. Testator was " of the p'ishe of teraple Bearebrewer,"
and desired to be buried in the church there " before the Pewe wherein my
wief Elizabeth lyeth." Twenty shillings to the poor people of that parish.
To sister Joan Selraan £10 ; also the money which testator had of her to
keep. To wUe Elizabeth, for her life, the new house inhabited by son-in-
law Griffeth Perkin, and a close "att Reddclyf hill" containing two acres ;
also to her, and her heirs and assigns for ever, the ground called " the
Leare ground " wherein testator used to lay his wood ; and the teneraent
held " of ffee ffarrae," inhabited by WilUara Lawrence " Clarke of Temple."
The said Elizabeth to be sole executrix, and to bring up "my bpy William
Shutlewoorth the Sonne of Edward Shutlewoorth," except it be his mother's
pleasure to bestow the charges on him, and see him brought up herself. If
the said William should die s.p., all testator's lands to be divided between the
chUdren of Griffeth Perkin and of John Shutlewoorth, plumber. Sums of
money to the chUdren of the said Griffeth, and to John, William, and
Bridget, children of the said John. Mr. Thomas Slocorabe, alderman, Mr.
William Bird, and Mr. John Harte, drapers, to be overseers, and have xxs
apiece. Witnessed by Richard Martyn, vicar, John Younge, John Shutle
woorth, Mary his "wief," and John Selman.
No record of probate.
The register of the parish of Temple gives the marriage of WUliam
Shuttleworth and Elizabeth Sellman, Nov. 30th, 1574, and the burial of the
former, March 19th, 1584. 381.— WILLIAM HUKINES.
1583, June 14th, Te.stetor was of the pariah of St. Stephen " w"'in the
Cytie of Bristoll," and deshed to be buried in the church there. To his
mother, Agnes Hukines, twenty nobles in money, to be given to her by
" my Gossipp" John Caro "att sundrye Tymes a weeke," If she should die

236 Notes of Bristol Wills.
before spending that sum, rem. to brother's daughter Elizabeth. To wife
Amy the dwelling house, during " her naturall lyfe " ; rem. to brother Thomas
Hukinea and his lawful heirs ; in def., rem. to the next of kin. Legacies to
the almahousea in the Marsh and " att Laffardes gate," Mr. Tyson, parson of
St. Stephen's, and the clerk. Wife Amy to have the residue, and be executrix.
Mr. George Badrara and John Caro overseers. Witnessed by John Caro,
Richard Walsh, Katharine Caro, Thoraas Tyson, rector, and Matthew Negd.
Sums of money were due from John Griffeth, John Jones, and William
Smith. At the request of testator's wife, all the debts of his brother-in-law
Robert Abe van are forgiven, " Saving A Couerlett y* J haue of his in Pawne
of money the w<=" Couerlett J doe geve and bequeath vnto my Seru'nte Joane
Darby." No record of probate : but the will was proved Aug. 28th, 1583, as
appears by the copy at Somerset Houae, Bowe, 41 ; in which copy the sur
name Badram is incorrectly written Badna'me.
382.— WILLIAM HAMMONDES, blacksmith.
1584. Aug. 25th, Testator dwelt in the parish of St. Peter, in "the
Cytie of Bristoll," and desired to be buried in the church there. To daughter
Joan £5, to be in the hands of wUe Katharine ' ' against her daie of Mariadge. ''
To servant Ansell Slaughter forty shillings ' ' att thend of his yeres " which he
hath to serve me or my wUe ; also " A litle Anvill w=" is nowe in my shopp."
WUe Katharine to have the residue, and be sole executrix. Thoraas Moone,
sraith, and feichard Page, barber, to be overaeera. Witnessed by Humphrey
Mosely, parson of St. Peter's, Walter Baynam, taUor, "and me James
Sargente wryghter hereof," with others.
Proved " in curia prerogatiua," Oct. 5th, 1584.
383.— ELIZABETH SLOCOMBE, widow.
1583. Oct. 21at. Testatrix was " of the Cytie of Bristoll," and wiUed
that her body be " layed in S' Nycolas Crowd," near her first husband
Thoraas Goodawle. To daughter Elizabeth Goodawle aiias ElUott, and to
her heirs for ever, a yearly rent of xxs from a messuage or tenement " vppon
the weer in the Suburbes of the Cytie of BristoU," withui the parish of St.
Peter, in the tenure of John Wallys, slaymaker and weaver, and situate and
lying there between "a howse late builte sometyrae in the occupac'on of
Thomas Dye deceassed and nowe in the occupac'on of Edward Bateman," on
the west side, and a tenement inhabited by Thomas Poole, tanner, on the
east. To daughter's chUdren, WUliam, ThcAias, Henry, and John Elliott,
£10 apiece at the age of twenty-one ; rem. to their mother, U they should
die under that age. Testatrix wUls that " the saied toner boyes or ChUldren
shalbe putt foorth to honest and Credible p'sons and to learne some honest
Craft or trade of lyvmg." My said daughter Elizabeth to have the residue
of goods, and be sole executrix. Mr. WiUiam Prewett and Mr. Thomas
Pytt overseers, to each of whom an " Angell of goUd." Witnessed by
WUliam Prewett, Richard Rise, Thomas Picher, Bartholomew HiU, and
Patrick Younge.
Proved June 30th, 1584.

Notes of Bristol Wills. 237
384.— JOHN AUSTE, baker.
1583. July 25th. Testator was of the parish of St. Peter " w'Mn the
Cytie of Bristoll," and desired to be buried in the churchyard there. Wife
Mary to be sole executrix, and have the lease of the three houses enjoyed
by testator ; the said lease to be equally divided, after her decease, between
his three children, Robert, William, and Elizabeth Auste. To eldest son
Robert, and son William, £5 apiece. To daughter Elizabeth £10 at the day
of her marriage. Unto the " poore people of this Cytie towardes their
Releef xx''^ dossen ot bredd." To brother William Auste, and sisters Agnes,
Joan, and Alice, xxs apiece. Ten shillings towards the maintenance of the
bakers' hall. Residue to wife Mary. Thomas Poole and William Wyett
overseers, to each of whom xs. Witnessed by Humphrey Mosely, parson,
Thomas Bamell, Thomas Dorrell, and James Sergent.
Proved Sept. 27th, 1583.
385.— JOHN POPLEY alias Deane.
1583. Feb. 27th. Testator was of the parish of St. John Baptist, in
"the Cyty and dioces of Bristoll," and willed that his body be " laied in
Christian Buriall. " To his wife Margery, for her life, all his tenements, &c. ,
in the city and suburbs, and all rents, fines, and profits ; also the goods
which she brought with her when married. To aon Edmond Popley and his
legitimate heirs, after the deceaae of wife Margery, the reversion and rents
of the ' ' messuage or tenement called the White Harte lying in Brood street
w''"in the Cytie of Bristoll," in the tenure ot Thomas Thoraas. To John
Popley the younger, son of "ray late owne Sonne John Popley thelder
deacessed," those two teneraents or houses "in S' Nycolas Street in
Bristow," now or lately held by  Davys, cobbler ; and a house " in
Ballwinstreet," inhabited by John Millerd, hooper. To daughter Elizabeth
Eaton a small goblet, &c., and " the greate thick panne w"" was her grand
mothers " ; also to her, and her legitiraate heirs, " all that ray vtter Corner
Tenement or howse scituate vppon the key of Bristoll att the easte end
there," in the occupation of AVilliam Smith, merchant, and the reversion and
rents of the same, after the decease ot wife Margery. To Edmond Eyton,
one of the sons of the said Elizabeth Elton (sic), "a stone Cruse w*" Cover
bnin and foote ot Siluer doble guilt." To daughter Piudence Longe £5,
six silver spoons, &c. ; also to her, and her legitimate heirs, "my inner
Comer Teneraent or howse also Scituate vppon the East end of the Key,"
inhabited by Thomas Cutt " Seriaunte," and the reversion and rents, after
the decease of my said wife. To Margery Jones, daughter of John Jones,
blacksmith, £10, to be levied and paid out of the teneraent called "the
AVhite Harte,'' in the day ot her raarriage ; also to her, and her legitimate
heirs, all that void ground behind the aforesaid corner tenements upon the
Key, " wherevppon was some tyme a howse & late by Casualty of ffier
wasted." The sum of £4 to " the poore people in the Cytie of Bristoll," and
five shillings to " the p'son ot S' John the Baptiste.'' To William Starling
"my Prentice," the years remaining, after my wife's decease, of the lease
"in the withie Bedd or twigg bedd" iu Pile street, provided he continues
his service, and behaves hunself " trewe and gentell towardes ray wief." If
any of the chUdren, or other " legatory " shall molest, sue, or trouble " my
saied wief," the legacies of such are to be distributed "amongest the poore

238 Notes of Bristol Wills.
people in the Cytie of Bristoll by the good discrec'on of the Maior and
AUderraen." Wife Margery to have the residue of goods, and be sole
executrix. Robert Tyndall "my Sonne in Lawe" and Thoraas Prin' of
Bristoll, overseers.
Proved AprU 15th, 1584.
386.— ELIZABETH BRAMPTON, widow.
1583. Dec. 28th. Testatrix, who was of the parish of St. Thomas,
describes herself as "the vnprofltable Seru'nte of God weake in boddy not
w'"standing stronge in mind." Her body to the earth "whereof yt Came."
To Mr. Tewe, curate of the said parish, vjs vUjd. To the poor of Bristoll
£10, divided as foUoweth : twenty shillings to St. Thomas's almshouse, and
vjs viijd to every almshouse within the city ; the residue of the raoney to be
given to poor householders of the parishes of St. Thomas, "Racliffe," and
Temple. To Anne Jenson £5; also "my gowne furred w'" shankes," a
" Chamlett kirtle," &c. To Frances Sraith, during her lite, a " gillt Salt
w'" A Cover " ; rem. to her daughter EUzabeth Smith. To cousin John
Sraith "his wief," and children, two obligations of £30 due from one John
Harrwood. To Joan Burchall and her five children £12. To John Fursell's
daughter vjs viijd a year ; if she should die s.p., rem. to Joan Ruddock and
her heirs for ever. To cousin Martha Snowe, daughter of Anne Saunders,
£20 at her marriage ; also "half A garnishe of pewter vessell," &c. ; rem. to
the children of cousm .John Snowe, if she should die before marriage. To
Joan May "the golde Ringe w'=" J were vppon ray finger." To ray neighbour
Riehiird May the lease of my garden and stable, and forty shillings in
raoney. If John Fursell should sell away the house, the drapery, glass, &c. ,
to be for the use of the executors. Legacies to Robert Gillmara, Joan
Coxe, Alice wife of Jaraes Owfford, cousin John Snowe, William Stibbea,
and his wife. Of the residue of goods, one half to the said John Snowe,
the other to William Stibbes : the said John and William to be executors.
Richard Maye overseer. Witnessed by Richard May, John Snowe, William
Stibbes, Richard Burcott, James Newton, and John Tewe.
Proved Dec. 18th, 1584.
387.— JOHN BOSSINGTON alias George.
1575. Aug. 26th. Testator was of the parish of Temple " in the Cytie
of Bristoll." To be buried " in the p'ishe and Churchard of Teraple. " To
daughter Alice a flookbed, a broad loora with " the harnya belonginge to the
aame," &c. Wife Eleanor to have the reaidue, and be sole executrix. Wit
nessed by Sir Richard Barwicke, " viccar of temple,'" and Maister Randall
Hassall, with others.
Proved Sept. 17th, "Anno d'ni millesimo quingentesimo ootuagesimo
quinto." The Orphan Book contains another copy of this will, in which testator
desires to be buried " in the p'ishe Churche of Temple," and which gives
1575 as the year when the will was proved. The Temple parish register
records the burial of John Bosaington, Aug. 28th, 1575, and of M'' Richard
Barwick, vicar, Jan. 7th, 1575 ; the letter "p" being opposite to both the
entries.

Notes op Bristol AVills. 239
388.— CHRISTOPHER FRYNDE, hooper. In the margin Frend.
1575. Sept. 19th. Testator was of "the Cytie of BristoU." His body
to the earth. To his children John, Joan, and Edward, £5 apiece at the
age of fifteen. If all should die under that age, the whole of the money to
remain to wUe Margery and her assigns. To son John " my bibell." Wife
Margery to have the residue, and be sole executrix.
Proved Jan. 30th, "Anno D'ni Millesimo quingentesimo quinto. "
This will is registered twice ; the second copy giving 1575 as the year
in which it was proved. 389.— THOMAS ADDAMS, tanner.
1585. May 27th. Testator was of the parish of St. Peter in Bristoll,
and desired to be buried in the church there, " in the North ille," where his
father had erected a " tome " and lay buried with both his wives, and two
of testator's children, namely, Thoraas and Annis. To the parson there vjs
vujd. To Robert Addams, "ray Sonne and heire," £200 when aged twenty-
one ; also " the beste peece of Arras or tapstry w°" J bought my self." To
daughter Joan £200 at the age of " twentie yeres," if she will be ruled and
counselled in marriage by her mother and by my overseers. If both the
chUdren should die under age or before raarriage, their raoney to reraain to
the Mayor and Comraonalty, for the purchase of land ; the yearly rent of
one moiety thereof to be lent unto "the poore Craftes men of the Citie of
Bristoll" on good sureties "freely w'^owt payinge anie thinge therefore "
by the space of seven years ; to be delivered afterwards to other such persons
upon like sureties ; " and so allwaies to continewe in such sorte as S'' Thomas
White knighte gave his Legasey to the saied Citie of Bristoll " : the corapany
of tanners to have " raore benefytt of this ray guitte from time to tirae then
anie other one Company w'"in the saied Citie of Bristoll shall and haue."
The yearly rent of the other moiety of the said lands is to be given by the
advice and counsel of the Mayor and aldermen, and of the overseers of this
will, to good and charitable uses, as relieving the poor, especially in St.
Peter's parish, and to the ' ' increase of relief in some Almes bowses and to
the increase of A stocke in the howse of correction or such like." To brother
Robert Addams twenty marks ; and testator does not know that he owes
him anything " butt for A trusse of taffata," to the value of xs or there
abouts. To brother Francis Addaina twenty nobles, upon condition that
" he wUbe thankfuU and not vse such vngratefull and threateninge Speeches
aa at his laste being heere " to testator's wife. The same amount to the
daughter of the said Francis by his first wife. To Thomas Baynam "my
Nevewe " £20. To John and David Jones, children of testator's wife, £6
apiece " when they come to their severall ages," order to be taken " by the
Courte of Orphanes " for the payment thereof. To Thoinas Cory £20 on
condition of his being "faithfuU and trustie vnto my wife," and that " he
doe mary my kynsewoman Jane Addams." Testator forgives the debts
of John Prewet, John Christopher's wUe, and "the poore Coblers w'"in
this Citie." Six poor men and six poor women to have a "frise gowne," &c.,
and " sixe pence A pece." Forty dozen of bread to the poor people of the
city. Legacies also to William son of Richard Baynam, Agnes wUe of
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240 Notes of Bristol Wills.
Christopher Walker "my Vnckles Sonne," Margaret daughter of Robert
Lathbury at her marriage, Joan Tyler, daughter of cousin Margaret Tyler,
when married, John Leech, "my man" William Hoell, and "my Nurse
w"" nuraed my two daughters." WUe Joan to have the residue, and be
executrix. Mr. Philip Langley, alderman, Mr. Robert Smithes, and AA'illiam
Edmondes to be overseers. All goods and plate given to testator's children
by Robert Arden deceased, their grandfather, to be " co'mitted to the Courte
of Orphanes." No record of probate: but the will was proved June 26th, 1585, as
appears by the copy at Soraerset House, Brudenell, 32 ; which copy gives
May 17th as the day on which the will was made.
390.— ELIZABETH JONES, widow.
1575. Sept. 4th. To be buried " in the Crowde in the parishe of S'
Nycholas w'"hi the grate," by late husband Roger Jones. Debts to be paid
with as convenient speed as may be. To sister Elynor Higgines £30. To
" ray welbeloued cossen Maister Doctor Mathewe my golld ringe sett w'" an
emerod." To Elizabeth daughter of Richard Moore and of Elizabeth his wife
"my only daughter " a hundred marks at her marriage, " J meane w'" the
xx" that my late husband gave her by his Will the whole to be a hundred
markes"; also "ray beste neste" of double-gilt goblets, &c., "ray litle
golld ringe sett w'" arubye," and the fourth part ot all the houaehold stuff.
The sum of £100 towards the provision ot the poor, who are to have " xxx'y
blake gownes of frise '' out of this money. To cousin John Cother a black
gown, and to "ray Coasen his wief" a cassock " of Grogran' w'" mynkea."
To servant Nicholas Hill £20. To servant Anthony HUl £5. To Jane
Cother " my shippes CoUo'' Cassock furred w'" otter and a peticote ot
f risadowe. " To goddaughter Elizabeth Cother ' ' one ffrocke of Chamlett
garded w'" velvett." To servant Elizabeth Bosewell a gown, &c., on con
dition that she " sarve the Residewe of her yeres w'" my daughter Elizabeth
Moore." To Mrs. Buckford of London " that litle Bes mopre dweled w'" " a
gold ring set with a stone " called a Saffyer." Legacies also to cousin
Katharine Buckford, John Faye, servant John Bosewell, and late servants
Harry Millard and Thomas Tayler. Son-in-law Richard Moore, and his
wUe Elizabeth to have the residue, and be executors, Edward Porter over
seer, to whom " A golld ringe."
No record of probate : but the wiU was proved March 10th, 1575, as
appears by the copy at Soraerset House, Carew, 4 ; which gives Sept. 3rd
as the day on which the will was raade,
391.— JULIAN ROBERTS, widow.
1584. April 22nd. Testatrix was of the parish of St. Nicholas "in the
Citie of Bristoll," and commended her body " to the earth from whence yt
carae." Six poor raen to have gowna, and six poor woraen to have cassocks
" of blake frise." To " ray Sister and Dorothie" £-20. The same amount
to be equally divided between the children of my brother. To "my Cosen
Margarett that is my Serva'nte " £20 when married ; also " two hoopea of
gold to make her a weddinge ringe." To goddaughter Anne SawU " my
weddhige ringe," &c.; but Edward Longe "ray ffreind " to have the keeping

Notes op Bristol Wills. 241
of the same until the day of her marriage. If the said Anne should die
unmarried, her said bequests are to be divided equally among the children
of my brother Richard. To Joyce Havyland " my seconde beste sallte Seller
and v" in monie." Unto "my ffreind" M''s Anne Colstone a gold ring
" w'" A pearle sett in yt.'' To goddaughter Mary Powell, when married,
"x" in monies and her Goblett that I haue in pawne." Legacies also to
John Howell, shearman, and his daughter Mary Howell, Matthew Haviland,
goddaughter Mary Smithes, John Grigge, clerk, and the poor. My "trustie
frindes " Edward Longe and Margery his wife to be executors, and have the
residue of goods, and also " my howse in the Citie of Bristoll neere the
Crowde dore." Witnessed by John Grigg, John Howell, and Thomas
Williams, "Chirurgion."
No record of proof.
The register of the parish of St, Nicholas records the burial of " Jellian
Roberts widdow," June 1st, 1584.
392.— PHILIP KYTE,
1585. Dec. 5th. Testator was of the parish of St. Mary Port "w'Mn
the Cytie of Bristoll," and deshed to be buried "in ,the South Jle '' of the
church there, near unto the place where his "last wyfe" Joan Kyte lieth
buried. To eldest son Philip twenty marks, on condition of his permitting
Katharine Kyte, " my wyfe that noweys," to occupy the dwelling house " in
S' Marie Porte streate " for eight years : in case of refusal, son John to have
that money, in addition to £20, at the age of twenty-one ; and also to
have it, U the said Philip should die under that age. Also to the said John,
after the decease of Agnes Kyte, widow, " my naturall Mother," the lease of
one parcel of pasture ground iu the tenure of brother WUliam Kyte, situate
in the parish of Chippenham, co. WUts, " nere vnto the Causey or highwaie "
of that parish. To the said Agnes " one olde Angell'of Golde beinge of the
value of Tenne Shillinges in raoney." To sister Alice Kyte ' ' an olde Angell
of Golde" ot the same value. If both the said sons should die under the
given age, £10 out of their legacies to remain to the said Alice, and other
£10 to sister Katharine Kyte ; and the twenty marks to wife Katharine,
who is also to have the residue of goods, and be sole executrix, and stand
bound "in good and sufficient Bandes to the ffathers of the Orphantes in
this Case p'vided " to bring up the said Philip and John " in learninge w'"
meate drinck Clothinge," &c., until they are twenty-one. My brother
William Kyte, to whom vjs viijd, and Anthony Phillippes, to whom iijs iiijd^
overseers. AA'illiam Pynder, writer, "the ffirme " of Anthony Phillippes,
" the ffirme " of Philip Gwynne, shoemaker.
Proved in the prerogative court of Canterbury, Jan. 10th, 1585.
393.— ROGER SHIPMAN, mercer.
1586. July Uth. Testatorwas " of the Cytie of Bristoll. " To sons Thoraas,
John, William, and Edward, £50 apiece. To daughter Margery Shipman
£50 when married, or aged twenty-one. If any of the said children should
die under that age, the portion, or portions, to be equally divided among
those that survive. The sum of £10 unto poor householders within "this
Cytie.'' AA'ife Bridget to have tho reaidue, and be aole executrix. To the
8

242 Notes of Brlstol Wills.
child she is about to bring forth, ii it shall live, "all such p'fitt and gaine
as shall rise and increase vppon my parte of the Twenty Tonnes of Oile w"^
is betweene my Gossippe Will'm Carle and me." My " -vncle " Mr. Thomas
Aldworth and the said William Carle to be overseers. Witnessed by —
Aldworth and the said William. Inventory stated to amount to vij" xxiij"
vjs xd. Proved in the prerogative court of Canterbury, Aug. 26th, 1586.
394.— THOMAS ROWLAND, merchant.
1584. AprU 20th. To be buried "in my p'ishe Churche.'' Twenty
shillings " towardes the rep'ac'ons of the sayde Churche vnto the newe
worke." To the Mayor and Commonalty of Bristoll " towardes the rep'ac'ons
of the sayde Cytie " £5. To eldest daughter, Joyce Rowland, two hundred
marks, with one of the best goblets, &c., and " a pann that was her graund-
mothers, and one garnishe ot pewter vessell." To second daughter, Margery,
one hundred marks ; also a lease held of Merburyes, which ' ' J boughte of
John Sandiforde of Lo'. J haue as yet an eighte & twentye yeare to corae
or thereabouts " ; also "one greate Jland chest," &c. To third daughter,
Mary, £80; also a table cloth "of Hollande," &c. To fourth daughter,
Anne, £20, &c., and she, for her life, "to be the ffirste in a lease that J
boughte of the Chamber of Bristoll in reversion of old mother Stokes."
Legacies also to fifth daughter, Katharine, sixth daughter, Alice, and
seventh daughter, Elizabeth. Unto Gelyan Rowland, my youngest daughter,
£40, and my best dozen ' ' of SUuer Spones of the guilte Apostells ." Unto the
child that my wife "goeth withall" £30, and one of "my best guilt Tanck-
ardes." All the legacies to be paid to them "at the daye of theire lawfull
Maniadge," or when aged twenty-four. Sums of money to the almshouses,
each of " ray apprintices, " raaid-servant Ellen, godson Thoraas Rowland, and
godson and son-in-law Richard Langford. All "my firste wiues landes in
Wales shall goe amongest ray Seven daughters and hers " aa their inheritance,
to be divided equally by the rent, or as raay best be devised by " learned
Councell," that they have no strife, but agree " like lovinge Siatera." All
the landa "in towne'' to reraain to wife Elizabeth during her life, and
afterwards to "oure heires betwene vs begotten." She to be executrix, and
have five hundred marks, "J say 333" 6^ 8d," and to recover all debts and
goods "due vnto me aswell beyonde the seas aa here withui the lande." She
is to trouble no person " for anie dett due vnto rae that is not able nor of
power to paye the same but suche J freely forgive as J hope and beleue freely
to be forgiven thorowe the tender mercy ot o'' Savio'^ Jesus Christ vnto whose
tuic'on and mercy J Coraytt iny soule for ever."
Proved in the prerogative court of Canterbury, April 21st, 1586.
The register of raarriages at St. Stephen's has the entry— Thomas
Rowland and Elizabeth Langford, Nov. 30th, 1581.
395.— WILLIAM PEP WALL, alderman.
1571. Feb. 1st. Testator was of "the Cyttie of BristoU," and desired
to be buried in the parish church ot St. Nicholas there, m decent order
according to his calling. To son Michael and his heirs the manors, lands,
tenements, &c., at Coldashton, Hamestwell, and Tatwicke, purchaaed of Sir
Walter Dennia knt. , deoeaaed, and Richard Denuia esq. ; but wUe Elizabeth

Notes of Bristol AA'ills. 24,1
to have this property for her life, as being " ioynte purchasar thereof withe
me." She is also to enjoy the parsonage there, with the mansion house,
lodge, 4c., " whether she marrie or not marrie " ; and the dwelling house
in Bristoll "somtyme called the Starr," if she live sole and unmarried, with
all wares, stock, and store in the shop, warehouses, &c., -within the said
mansion house, she paying debts and duties owing for the said wares as
weU in London as elsewhere ; also all the plate, jewels, &c. To the said
Michael and his heirs the property at Tatwicke purchased of Edward Teinte (?),
in the tenure of Guninge (?) or of his assigns ; and other property there pur
chased of  Goore, gent. , in the tenure of John Smithe ; and the grove there
"nowe in myne owne possession ;" also all the lands, tenements, &e., in Bristol,
and those in the parish of Almesbury Hill, co, Glouc, lately purchased of Giles
Ive, gent. To daughter Langley the best nest of goblets, &c. , and ' ' one Caat-
inge bottell of silver guilt w'" a litle cheine belonginge to the same. " To
daughter Susan Yonge " a pepper Boxe of Siluer guilte," &c., and a cross of
gold. To son Timothy the advowson of the benefice of Coldashton, after the
decease of the parson there ; also 1 00 marks, &c. , and two goblets of silver
parcel-gilt, as soon as he (Timothy) shall be "charged to be residensarie "
upon his spiritual promotion of Harford Este. To aon John £100, and
"a Goblett of siluer p'cell guilt." To servant Mary Roche, towards "the
p'ferment of her Marriage," £20 ; but " yf she never Marye then this guifte
to be voyde." To the mother of the said Mary £5. To the children of
Rodeman of Merahfyld, being "ray Kynn," £5. Twenty poor raen to have
a gown apiece "at my buryall." The aum of £10 to "the poore mens
Boxe equallie to be devided araongest thera." To son Richard a cassock of
velvet, &e. Black gowns to such as shall be appointed mourners at the
burial, by " thadvise " of the overseers, " that is to wyte " to sons Langley
and Younge, John PepwaU, Timothy PepwaU, WUliam Reade, and such
others, besides ' ' weoraens gownes. " To each of ' ' ray apprintices " and ser
vants £5. To "my frend" M'' Rede vj" xiijs iiijd. Legacies also to
daughter Langley's sou Toby, daughter Elizabeth Jones, John PepwaU, aon
Langley, Besse Higgens, and servant Joan Hawkins. Son Michael to have
the residue, and be sole executor. Son M'' Philip Langley and friend M"^
William Rede overseers.
On Feb. Uth, 1573, testator wrote an explanation of his meaning, and
ordered that his aon Michael should be bound to his aaid wife in a reasonable
sura, so that she raight be made the raore secure in the possession of her
legacies. Son John to have £50, instead ot the aforesaid £100. To servant
Richard Treherne "one Tune ot ledd." Witnessed by WUliam Rede,
PhUip Langley, WiUiara Gittens, John PepwaU, EUzabeth PepwaU, Michael
PepwaU, William Sprinte, and Richard Treherne.
Proved "  ¦ die Junij," 1574.
The PepwaU pedigree in the Harleian MS., 1543, begins with this
testator, and mentions hia aons, Michael, John, and Timothy, and daughters,
Mary, wUe of Philip Langley, Elizabeth, wife of Richard Jones, and Susan,
wife of Richard Yonge ; also the children which the said Michael had by hia
wife Anne, daughter of Davy Hobbes.
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244 Notes of Bristol Wills.
396.— JOHN BRAMPTON, merchant.
1563. July 23rd. Testator was of the parish ot St. Thomas " w'"in the
Cyttie of Bristoll," and desired to be buried in the churchyard there. To
" the Curat " of that church xijd. Xo " the Cathedrall Churche of Bristoll "
xxd. Xo the poor on the day of burial iij", either in money or in bread.
To daughter Joan, late the wife of Thomas Fussell, xx", and " in my apparell
as shalbe valued at iiij"." To wiie Elizabeth, for her life, the dwelling
house, in " a Streate called Redcliffe Streate next thowse of Thomas Homer
called the Beares Inde " ; rem. to daughter Joan and her legitimate heirs,
who are to pay out of the said tenement the yearly sura of vjs viijd towards
the relief ot the poor ot the aforesaid parish of St. Thomas, to be received
and paid by the churchwardens. And " yf yt fortune that godlie vse be
broken, of the gathering for the poore,'' the said money to be given yearly
to the poor people ot the almshouse " called Burtones Almeshouse," and so
to continue for ever. To wiie Elizabeth and her assigns for ever a tenement
or house "lyinge in Chipna' in the Countie of Wiltshere," between the
tenementa of Philip Smythe and Bartholomew Fuatewe (?), with all the
landa, leaaes, &c. To daughter Joan a house in Redcliff-street in the tenure
of Joan Pinoley, widow, next testator's dwelling houae. Wife Elizabeth to
have the residue of goods, and be sole executrix. Witnessed by John Tewe,
curate, Richard Alkin, Thomas Horner, and WilUam Sutton To James
Bodie of Bristoll, towards his losses that he sustained " by suertishipp for
Tison," xls. Xo Thoraas Fussell, son of daughter Joan, xls, to be "paide
vnto him at his Corainge out of his Apprentishippe. " Robert Banner ot
BristoU is released from his debt of iij'' iijs iiijd.
Proved before John Cottrell, doctor of laws, archdeacon of Dorset,
Dec. 10th, 1566. 397.— THOMAS OLIVER, baker.
1557. June 19th. Testator was of "the p'ishe of S' Thomas thappostell
withui the Cittie of Bristoll," and deshed to be buried iu the churchyard
there. To the poor alms-people within that parish vjs viijd in bread. To
daughter Elizabeth Oliver and her heirs a messuage " in Reckcliffe streate"
inhabited by Richard Rose, shoemaker, to be enjoyed by her at the age of
eighteen. To wife Margaret a raeasuage " vppon the Backe of thafforesaid
Cyttie of Briatoll," inhabited by John Thomas. To son John, at the age of
twenty-one, and to his heirs for ever, all the rest of the lands, tenements,
rents, &c., in the said city and "subburbes." Wife Margaret to have the
keephig of the said son and daughter " duringe theire nonage," and have the
profits of the said property ; and the property itself, for herself and legitiraate
heirs, if the aaid chUdren should die under age, or s.p.; for lack of such heirs,
rem. to brother-in-law Richard Alkin and his legitimate heirs ; in def. , rem. to
sister-in-law Elizabeth Craddooke. To son John a goblet of silver parcel-
gilt, and " haiilt a dozen of Silver spones with Maydens heddes." To
daughter Elizabeth -"a standinge Cuppe of SUuer p'cell guilt," &c. Wife
Margaret to have the residue, and be sole executrix. My ' ' verie lovinge
frendes" Richard Alkin and Thomas Ciaddocko, "ray brotherlawes," to he
overseers, and have xs apiece. To AA'iUiara Edraondes " Surgion," for his
"paines takinge w'" rae," vj" viijd. AVitnessed by Richard AA'oodcocke,
saddler, William Dawemer, tailor, Randall Hassall, shearman, Richard
¦Alkyn, and others.
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Notes op Bristol Wills. 245
398.— RICHARD CARY "thelder," merchant.
1570. June Uth. Testator was of " the Cyttie of Bristoll," and desired
to be buried " in Saint Nicholas Crowde." To eldest son Richard Cary £10.
To son William, and daughters Frances, Ann, Elizabeth, and Mary Carye,
£10 each. The sura of £4C0 to my father William Carry (sic), "w''"iaa
dett that J owe vnto him." To daughter Letice Mellin £5. Wife Joan to
redeem all the lands, tenements, &c., "that be in mortgage," After her lUe,
and the expiration of nineteen years, all the property to remain "in ffee
Shnple" to son Christopher and his legitimate heirs ; in del, rem, to eldest
son Richard and his legitimate heirs. AVife Joan to be executrix, and to
have one part of the residue of goods ; " thother twoe p'tes " to be for the
said six last children. Brother Williem Carye and brother Eobert Halton
to be overseers, and have xxs "a pece." Witnessed by Robert Halton and
Christopher Pacye "Prebendarie in the Cathedrall Churche of Bristoll."
Proved Nov. 3rd, 1570.
399.— THOMAS INMAN, shearman.
1 585. March 16th. Testator was of " the p'ishe of Temple within the
Cittie of Bristoll," and desired to be buried in the churchyard there "at
theaste end of the Chauncell of the said Churche where somtyrae an old
yewe tree stod"." To the poor of that parish ten shillings in bread on the
day of burial. Unto our vicar vjs viijd; ajj^ a like sura to M' Greene,
preacher and vicar of Henbury, who is to ''preache a Seimonat myburyal."
To wUe Joan a silver- gilt ring, in token of charity, and for the reraerabrance of
' ' the vowe and promise in matrimonie w'=" he (sic) hathe voluntarilie renounced
in her wilfuU sep'atinge of her self from me." To sister Alice Henshawe
£15 ; also, for her lUe, a chamber "in my howse," the said chamber being
over "the p'lo'^ " of the house bought of William Rise. To son Thomas £12,
part in money, and part in "howsehould stuffe" ; also the house with the
lease bought of WUliam Rise. To daughter Agnes Imnan as much '-blacke
ffrise " as will make her a casscck, and " twoe shirtes of myne to make her
smockes." Legacies also to William Rise and John Sextene. Son John to have
the residue, and be sole executor. J chn Yonge and Henry Beale overseers, to
each of whom vjs viijd. AVitneaaed by Richard Martin, Richard Mero,
Dame Oldfild, John Yonge, Henry Beale, and others.
Testator added a postscript, stating that his son Thomas was to have
the £12 at the age of twenty -two, or vhen married, and the lease of the
house immediately after "my decease." Witnessed by Richard Smithe,
Thcmas Hamor, Robert Bydo, and Richard Martyne. To brother Sir Thoraas
of Puxon the best gown, for the use of "my sister" or himself. Testator
owed sums of money to Thomas Teige, Thoraas Toningham (?), and John
Griffen. "Henry Salisburye oweth me vppon a band of ffive poundes," for
payment whereof PhUip Jones gave his word before Robert Morris "who
brought me his goldringe in token of paym*. "
Proved March 24th, 1585.
400.— WILLIAM TUCKER.
1583. July 14th. Testator describes himseUas one of "the Aldermen of
the Cittie of BristoU," and deshes to be buried "in Christian Buryall."
Twelve poor men to accompany his corpse to the " funerall," and each to
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246 Notes op Bristol Will«.
upon the bridge of Avon, and a messuage in St. Nicholas street ; her son
Thomas Clement to succeed to the said dwelling house, and to hold it for
twenty-one years, paying yearly £6, at the four principal terms in the year, to
such person and persons, their hehs and assigns, as testator ' ' shall deuise the
Reu'c'on in ffe thereof." If the said Thomas Clement be not living at the
death of the said Isabel, apprentice and kinsman Matthew AA'arren is to hold
and enjoy the said messuage during the appointed time for the like rent of
£6 ; and to possess it, ii the said Thomas should die before the expiration of
the twenty-one years. Four of "the Auncyent p'sons w'"in the p'ishe of S'
NichoUas w"=" haue beyn Mayors or Sherives of the said .Cittie," and theh-
hehs and assigns for ever, to have the reversion " in ffee " of all and singular
the aforesaid property, on condition that the said four persons, within one
month next after testator's decease, grant over the same in trust to twelve,
or sixteen other persons of the same piirish, and to their hehs and assigns :
of the issues and profite, forty shUlings to be bestowed yearly for ever on
the poor people in the said parish, and vjs vujd to a learned preacher, to
preach one sermon in the parish church aforesaid yearly for. ever upon the
fhst Sunday after Trinity Sunday ; all the residue to be "for and towardes
the rep'ac'on." To kinswoman Sible AA'arren £20, one haU to be paid at the
day of her marriage, and the other twelve months afterwards. To appren
tice and kinsman Matthew Warren £20. AA'Ue Isabel to have the residue of
goods, and be executrix. John Roberts, alderman, and Hierome Ham
gent., "Towne clarcke of the said Cittie," to be overseers, and each to have
four broad yards of cloth " of xvs a yeard."
Proved Nov. 15th, 1583.
This wUl is followed by a memorandum that adm'on of the effects of
Richard Boidell of the city of Bristol, who had died intestate, was granted to
his brother AVUliam, March 5th, 1584. The wUl of the latter, which' -was-
made Nov. 29th, and proved Dec. 16th, 1597, is in the Bristol probate office.
He therein calls himseU "AA'Uliam BoydeU of the cittie of Bristoll m'chaunt,"
and desires to be " buryed as neareas may be to my mothers graue in Christ
churche p'ishe." Sums of money are bequeathed to every one of his sister's
children, and to a preacher to preach at the burial. His brother-in-law
Christopher AA'oodwarde to have the residue, and be executor. The register
of the parish of Christ Church records the baptism of Richard son of John
Boydle, AprU 3rd, 1562, and of AVUliam, son of the same, July 23rd, 1563 ;
also the marriage of Christopher AA'oodwarde and Elizabeth BoydeU, June
12th, 1570. 401.— THOMAS PITTS.
1585. Jan. 8th. Testator was of the parish of Temple in " the Cittie of
Bristoll," and desired to be buried "in Temple Churche before my pewe, that
is to saye, betwene the Table for Collecc'on for the poore & my pewe
aforesaid." Ten shillings to " the vicare," and £5 to the poor of the said
parish. To son AViUiam and his heirs and assigns, after the death of wiie
Joan, the dwelling house for the specified term of years. The rent of the
house wherem AVUliam Howe dweUeth "shall aunswere the Churche of
Temple " for the rent of the house inhabited by son Richard " in the
longe Rowe," the yearly rent to be paid to the churchwardens of tha;
church in " the behaulffe " of the said Richard. If the said Richaid should

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depart thia life before the expiration of the said lease, the rent of that house
ia to be equally divided among his children. The said Richard shall have
"egresse and regresse into the Racke" in the backside of the house wherein
John Higgens now dwelleth ; but he ia not to " aett nor lett the said Racke
to anie other ;" the said house and lease to remain, after the death of wUe
Joan, in the power and occupation of son William. To Margaret, daughter
of the aaid William, the second silver salt. To William, aon of the same, a
silver goblet. To Elizabeth, daughter of the sarae, " one silver drinckinge
Cuppe." The said children to have their legacies at theh day of marriage,
and also £10 in equal portions. To Robert Kytchin, son of Richard Kytchen
(sic), £3 at the age of twenty-one. Wife Joan to be sole executrix. A\ illiam
Nicholls and son AVilliam Pitts overseers, to each of whom twenty shillings.
Witnessed by Richard Martin, vicar.
" Probatu' fuit hoc p'sens Testamentu' in Curia p'rogativa." No date
is given : but the will was proved May 6th, 1586, according to the copy at
Somerset House, Windsor, 25. The Temple parish register records this
testator's burial, April 2nd, 1586.
402.— RICHARD GOORE, shoemaker.
1586. Jan. 6th. Testator was of " the p'ishe of S' Thomas the Apostle
in the Cytty of Bristowe." His body " to the earth." Wife Margaret to
have the dweUing house for her lUe ; rera. to son James and his legitimate
heirs ; in def., rem. to second son John and hia legitimate heirs ; in def.,
rem. to the expected offspring, if a man child. If neither son should have
issue, rem. to daughter Alice and her legitimate heirs ; in def., rem. to the
expected one, U " a maide Childe." To son John the lease of a house in
Redcliff-street, held of the feoffees of St. John's parish in Bristowe. WUe
¦MSfi-garet to bring up the said John untU hia age of twenty-one, and have
- the profit of the aaid house. To sons James and John, and daughter Alice,
£40 apiece ; the sons to have the money when twenty-one, and the daughter
when married. To the said Alice the lease of five tenements and gardens in
St. Thomas street : the aforesaid Margaret to bring her up, and enjoy the
profit of the lease until the said Alice is eighteen years of age. To kinsman
Edward Goore £5. WUe Margaret to have the residue, and be sole executrix.
Thoraas Sawnders "of Coventree " and James Hurtnall of Bristowe over
seers. Witnessed by James Hurtnall, Richard Davis, WUliam Cadle of
Bedminster, Edward Goore, Richard Edwards, and Thomas Prin.
"Probatu' fuit hoc p'sens Testamentu' in Curia p'rogativa s'c'do die
post festu' Assenc'o'is An" sup'adicf Ric'us Argall."
The register of the parish of St. Thomaa records the burial of Richard
Gower, Jan. 9th, 1586.
403.— HUGH GYBBES. In the margin Oibbes.
1585. Nov. 7th, Teatator was of the parish of " S' Mary porte in the
dioces of Bristoll," and desired to be buried in the church there. To eldest
daughter Margaret Gybbes, at the day of her marriage, £10, and "one
Standinge Bedd." WUe Joan, daughter Margaret's " raotherinlawe, " to
have the residue, and be sole executrix. Witnessed by Thomas Nelmes,
John Hurtnoll, Richard Arther, clerk, with others.
" Probatu' fuit hoc p'sens Testamentu' eora' Episcopo Glouc' et Bristol!' "
Jan. i2Ui, 1585,

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404.— ROBERT PRISYE, meichant. In the margin Prine.
1586. Sept. 27th. Testator was of " the Cytty of Bristoll," and desired
to be buried in the church " of S' Warboroughes," bequeathing ten shillings
towards "the rep'acions" thereof. The sura of x" to Mary daughter of
Richard Wryte of Wantage, when married. The same amount to "the
poore Jnhabitantes ot the Cytty of Bristoll." To Alice Rowland vj" xiijs
iiijd. Xo servant Margery xxs. WUe Joan to have the residue, and be
executrix. Thomas Aldworth "my welbeloved Brother" to be overaeer.
Proved before William Blackleeche, doctor of laws, Oct. 17th, 1586.
405.— THOMAS SLOCOMBE, alderman.
1586. June 22nd. Testator waa of " the Cytty of Bristoll," and desired
to be buried " in S' Nicholas Crowd." To da,ughter Elizabeth Rowland £60 ;
and to each of her daughters, Julian and Sarah Rowland, £20. To daughter
Bridget Chester £60 ; and to her children, James, Mary, Elizabeth, and
Bridget Chester, £10 apiece. To daughter Joan Dydrayster £40 ; and to
her "fyve sonnes," Thoraas, Richard, Edward, Henry, and Thoraas, £10
apiece; and to her daughter, Bridget Dydinister, £10. To "ray sonne"
John Slocombe £100 ; also to hira and his legitimate heirs male, after the
death of wife Elizabeth, three teneraents " in Broademead iu S' James p'ishe
in Bristoll," and a house " in S' Nicholas streat " in the occupation of M'' John
Robertes. If son John should die s.p. , rem. to Gilbert, son of ray son Henry
Slocombe, and "his yssue males"; in def., rem. to "my heyer male
generall." To Thoraas, John, and Elizabeth Slocorabe, the three children
of son John, £10 apiece at the age of twenty-one, or their marriage. To
Gilbert Slocombe aforenamed £10 ; " allso J Confesse J owe him " £20. To
Mary Langford a " gylt Salt" bought of John Yevans, a gilt goblet, " one
beeie Cruse," &c., and six silver spoons " w'" Lyons heades." Legacies also
to John son of ray brother John Slocombe "deceassed," sister Yoweii, and
her three daughters, WilUara Yowen, George Yowen, my brother John
Slocombe, the parish of Willscorabe, and the poor of " the p'ishe of Huyshc
chamflows." To each of twelve poor men in Bristoll a gown, a cap, and four
pence in raoney. To each of twelve poor women there a "fryse gowne,"
also a " kerchewe and fower pence." WUe Elizabeth to have the residue,
and be executrix. Mr. John Browne, alderman, to be overseer, and have
" towards A gowne " £3, also "auAngelett." Witnessed by WilUam Chaple
and Elizabeth Rowland.
No record of probate : but the wUl was proved Dec. 2nd, 1586, as
appears by the copy at Somerset House, Windsor, 69.
406.— JOHN GRYFFYN.
1587. April 20th. Testator describes hunself as "of the p'ishe of
Temple wythin the Cytty of Bristoll Beerebrewer," and deshes to be buried
" w'Mn the mterclose, in the place where the deske atoode, before it was
sett att the Pulpytt." To the poor of that parish on the day of the funeral,
as much bread as shall cost £5, To Sh Richard Marten " the vicker of
Temple " £4. To the preacher for a funeral sermon " to befe preached at my
buryaU" vjs viij. To the common use of "the poore and Co'mons of the
Cytty of Bristoll" £100, to be delivered unto the Mayor, &c,, for the yearly

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purchaae of corn, to be aold to the poor at a reasonable price. To Christian,
wife of Thomas Vethered, £10 ; in case of her death, the said money to
"disoend" to her legitimate children. If the said Thomas Vethered shall
bring in two sufficient sureties " vnto the father of the Orphauntes " within
the city, he may enjoy the said " Tenne powndes " during the " minorytie
of the said Childe or Children." If the children should die under the age
of twenty-one, the said money is to be distributed to the almshouse of St.
Thomas " in the Longe Rowe," the almshouses of the Tuckers' hall and
Weavers' hall, anel the almshouse " w'"out Temple gate," by even portions.
To Elizabeth daughter of Thcmas Hilling £5 at her marriage, or age of
twenty-one. If she should die before, the said money is to be parted among
the Newgate prisoners, the almshouse " at the Whirlegige at MichaeU Hill,"
the " spytle howse" and almshouse of St. Katharineat Redcliff hill, the alms
house at Tower lane, and Sir Richard Marten, the vifcar of Temple, or his
children in his absence. To John Hooke, and Edith his wife, ten shillings
apiece. The sum of £5 towards " the Repayrirge of Bedminster Calsey," half
of which money to be bestowed in stuff and woikmanship on " the one ende of
the Calsey from Redclyffe hill vnto bright bowe," and the rest " on the other
ende or p'te of the Calsey from bright bowe to Bedminsters townes ende."
To Richard Kytchinge, of the parish of Temple, "a goulde ringe by
estiraac'on in pryce or value xxs havinge therin a Read stone w'" a mayden
heade." To Robert Deane, hooper, " dwellinge in Ballandstreat," ray third
gown, ' ' by the narae of silke Russett soe Called w'" gowne J have Co'monly
woren on Sunda'es. " To John Barrowe of Temple parish, shearman, my gown
" comonly called a Shepe Russett gowne." If wife Maud should depart this
life before the lease of the dwelling house be exphed, the said house, with
the horse-mill, three horses, and brewhouse, shall " discend " to the relief of
the poor inhabitants of the parish of Temple, and also "to the yerely
Repayringe of the Cundyte of the said p'ishe of Temple " : the said house
and lease, with the horse-mill, &c., to be ordered, set, and let by the dis
cretion and " good Advyce" of the fraternity and brotherhood of the vestry
of the parish of Teraple, together with "myne overseers," to the uses
aforesaid. Unto the parish of Temple "my newe howse in Tuckerstreat,"
between the house of Mr. Richard Kelke, on the south-east side, and a house
of Thomas Lucas, dyer, " Comonly Called the Doggeshead iu the Pott," on
the north-west ; the rent to be distributed' yearly to the poor people c.f the
said parish. Wife Maud to hold this hcuse during her lUe, and to be sole
executrix. WUliam NichoUa of the parish of Teraple, clothier, and Matthew
Havelande of St. Leonard's pariah, merchant, to be overseers, and each to
have £6. 13. 4. Witnessed by Richard Martin, vicar of Temple, Matthew
Havelande, and WUliam Nicholles.
Proved " in Cur' prerogatiua," June 6th, 1587.
407.— WILLIAJiI GYTTINS.
1582, Jan. 1st, Testatorwas "of the Cytty of Bristoll marchaunte,"
and desired to be buried " in S' Warborough Churche." To the reparation
thereof xxs ; and to S' Stephen's church xxs. To son John Gyttens £100 at
" the ende of one yere," and £100 at the age of twenty-one ; also, after the
decease of -wife Mary, " my estate in feefaime of my house in SmaUstreate,"
paying xls a year to" the vse of the iiij'''' kinges vppon MichaeU HUl," with

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all drapery, glass, &c. , and twelve spoons " w'" a wylde man gylt on the
endes of Every of them." To son Champion Gyttons £200 at the age of
twenty-one. To son Thoraas Gyttyns £200, and the fee simple of a house
"vppon the Keye." To son Jeffery Gyttyns £200 at the same age, and a
lease for nine hundred years of a house on the Key inhabited by Michael
Knott, To George and William Colston, sons of daughter Elizabeth, wife to
William Colston, £25 apiece at the age of twenty-one. To daughter Mar
garet £50 towards her maintenance, and " all the Stocke belonginge to the
grownd of my howse in Publowe," the money to be delivered to her at the
discretion of ' ' my wyffe, ' ' as she ' ' shall see neede w'" her estate " in that house,
"and Afterward to Champyon." To daughter Agnes Gyttins £100 at her
marriage, and £100 after her mother's decease ; also " my castinge bottell of
Silver " double-gilt. To daughter Mary Gyttins £100 at her marriage, and
£100 after her mother's decease; also "one of my iij goblettes of xvj
ounces double gylte," &c. To brother Robert Gyttyns £20, " w'" all other
debtes to him dxie." To " my Lovinge sister Lady Jane Pip A Portygue to
raake her a Jewell, acknowledginge my self to be A Thowsand tymeS more
in her debte." To " my good M's mystris Pepwell" a Portigue of gold,
or the just value. The sum of £3.6. 8, to "the helpe and furnyture of
bedinge in mambridge nowe the howse of Correcc'on." The same araount
to " the Co'raon box of the poore in this Cytty." Testator forgives William
Cole all the money paid " for his Redemption from Argel], Jn Considerac'on
he shall doe my wyff'e true and dilygent service duringe his Apprenti-
shipp. " Forty shillings to William Swetnam over and above ' ' his dewe
at the Co'minge owt of his yeeres." Legacies also to daughter Elizabeth
Colston, brother Edward Gyttins, sisters Elizabeth, Cicely, Dorothy,
and Katharine, and " the mayde in the howse." WUe Mary to be executrix,
and have the reaidue of goods, debts, merchandise, &c. Michael Pepwell,
M'^ John Bro-svne, M"^ WUliam Hickes, and William EUice overseers,
" to whome J doe geve xxs J say to eu'y of them." Provided always, " and
yt is my determynate will that if any p'te of my Adventure, w''" thia daie
J have at the Sea to ffraunce Spayne Portingall and Turkey which J doe
eateme in 20138" doe myssecarry, w"" god forbid," each of my chUdren to
" beare the losae alyke," and wife Mary to have " the gaynes."
No record of probate : but the will was proved March 20th, 1586, as
appears by the copy at Somerset House, Spencer, 13.
408,— JOHN BOS WELL,
1586, March 20i.h, To be buried "in the Crowde of S* nioholas p'ishe,"
To the poor of that parish xxs. The same amount to "the poore of the
p'ishe of Shiftnall whereas J was borne," to be distributed at the discretion
of brother George BosweU. To sons William and John xxx" each at the age
of twenty-one. To daughter Elizabeth xl" at the same age, or when married.
Also "U my wief be w^" Child whether it bee a Boye or a wenche J doe
geve and bequeath vnto yt xx"" at the age of twenty-one, or day of
marriage " yf it bee a wenche." To sister Joan BosweU forty shUlmgs,
haU of which brother WiUiam BosweU gave her. To servant James Atwood
forty shUlings, " yf that he dothe serve owte his yeeres w'" my wief," The
same amount to Edward Dowle, serving out his years with " my wief " to
make up " the so'me of iiij" specyfied in his Jndentures." Ten shUlings to

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Michael Tillett " my boye," Twenty shillings to John Stinohcome, " yf he
be bownde and serve his yeres." Legacies also to aiater Elizabeth Benion,
sister Anne BosweU, sister Elianor'a daughter Margery, brother Richard
Boawell, Elizabeth Watkins, Richard Ywerae, John Grigge clerk, and
servants Alice and Joan. If all the children should die, their legacies shall
remain to brother Richard's children, WUe Elizabeth to have the residue,
and be executrix. M"^ John Webbe and brother Richard BosweU overaeera :
to the former xls. Witneased by John Cothery, Adam Bynion, and George
Watkins. Proved May 13th, 1587.
409,— THOMAS GRYFFYTHE, In the margm Griffith.
1586. Sept. 13th. Testator was " of the Cytty of Bristoll marchaunte."
His body " to the Earth from whence yt Came;" trusting by Christ's
" deathe and Resurrection to obteyne forgevenes of my sinnes." The sura
of iij^' in bread to " the poore people of Bristoll at my buryinge." To son
John the lease of " my howse vppon the backe wheriu J dwell," with the
glass, wainscot, " the frame bourde in the Parlor of Wallnutt tree," &c. :
but wife Elizabeth to enjoy it " tenn yeres after my death if she soe longe
Lyve," and remains unmarried. To daughters Elizabeth and Mary two
stone cruses covered double-gilt, and six silver spoons. To daughter Maud
' ' my Turkey goldringe ." To son Thomas ' ' a Stone Cupp Covered w'" silver. "
Of the residue of goods, money, plate, &c. , one third part to wife Elizabeth,
and the other parts to the children, John, Thomas, Elizabeth, Maud, and
Mary, in equal portions. Wife Elizabeth and son John to be executors. M^
WUliara Hopkins and brother Hugh Griffythe overseers. Witnessed by
Hugh Griffyth and William Griffyth. The " so'me of the Jnventory is
iUjC ij" xs,"
Proved Oct, Uth, 1586,
410.— ROGER HAYNES, shoemaker.
1587. June 21st. Testator was of " the Cytty of Bristoll and of the
p'ishe ot the Holly Trinitie,'' and desired to be buried in St. Peter's church
yard, " neere vnto the place where my ffather and mother doe Lye buryed."
Ten shUlings unto " the poores box of Christ Church ;" and the same amount
to that of St. Peter's. To servant Mary Smyth, and to her legitimate heirs,
two houses " in Def ens streate " in the parish of St. Peter, in the occupation
of Mary Mosly, widow, and John A Price ; in default of issue, rem. to ray
.servant and kinswoman Elizabeth Whyte and her heirs. To the said
Elizabeth £5, and two houses " on Michael HUl." To Walter Pykes,
alderman, and to his heirs, a house " in Wyne streate," in the occupation
of John Bantinge "mynister." To M' John Browne, alderman, and to
his hehs, a house in the same street, in the occupation of Richard Coollim"' (?),
saddler. To WUliara son of Thomas Pytt of Bristoll, merchant, and to
his heirs, the lease and intereat in testator's dwelling houae, with the
wainscot, glass, and " portall," the doors, &c. To the .said Thomas " my
bloode stone. " Unto the company of "the Shomakers of BristoU" my great
pan "andbrandire and Pykes thervnto belonginge," to be kept "in the
hall vntyll there be cawse to vse the same," and to be lent to every
householder of that company " one daye in the yeere and noe more to boyle

252 Notes op Bristol Wills.
their pecs' and not for any other vse payinge iiijd to the vse of the poore of
the said Crafte." To John Gryffyn, innholder, "my best Ringe." To
Richard Stone and William Cradocke, shoemakers, twenty shilUngs apiece.
Legacies also to servant Agnes Coorant, godsons Roger Offley and Roger
Baker, Joan Dye, daughter to Robert Dye, and goddaughter Alice Gryffyth.
Roger Cooke, tanner, to have the residue, and be executor. ' ' M'' Alderman
Browne and M'' Alderman Pykes " to be overseers. " Wytnes herevnto ray
fyrrae and Scale, donne in the p'sence of these p'sons vnder wrytten R H
Red fyrmed and Sealed in the p'sence of vs " George Baldwyn, Thomas
Pytt, and Maud Pytt.
No record of proof.
411.— WILLIAM STERNOLDE, cooper.
1587. Dec. 10th. Testator was of "the Cytye of Bristoll." His
body " to the Earthe. " Twenty shilling to the poor of the parish of St.
Nicholas. To brother Robert Stemolde my best wearing apparel ; also £10,
"to be paid w*"in one halfe yeere after my decease, yf yt please god that
xlviij barrells of Hearinge nowe laden abourde the I'obye of Newnam, and
xxviij barrells of heringe nowe Laden and A kynterkin of heringes nowe
Laden abourd the Peeter of Milford be safely dischardged att the Porte of
Bristoll or any other Porte of Right dischardge to the vse of me the said
Willia' Sternolde or my Executors." To wUe Agnes the rents of lands iu
" the Forest of Deane," co. Glouc, untU daughter Margaret shall attain to
the age of twenty-one. If the said Agnes should bear another child, it is to
have £30 at that age. The said Agnes and daughter Margaret to have the
residue, and be executors. "Jtem J doe hereby Release vnto ray Cosen
Robert A Deane all Acc'ons and demands' from the beghininge of the
worlde vntill this daye." Brother-in-law John Wbytson and "my Cosen
xp'ofer AUeway ' ' overseers, to each of whom ten shillings. Witnessed by
Robert A deane, Matthew Cable, William Sternolde, and John Whytson.
Proved before WUliam Drury, doctor of laws, Feb. 8th, 1587.
412.— DAVID OLDEFEILDE, shearman.
1587. June 13th. Teatator was of " the Cytty of BristoU," and deshed-
to be buried "by my firste Wief in Temple Chm-che yarde." To son
Edmund £10; also the lease of the house which he dwelleth in "in Tucker
streate ;" and also "my grindinge Stone furnished." To daughters Mary
and Agnes OldefeUde £20 apiece. To son William " the Tenne powndes
w°" was Lefte w*" John Spencer of London for the placinge of my said Sonne."
To son John £6, "that ys Three powndes in monye, and more Three
powndes sobers, and owinge rae by Michael! Thirkell." To sister Agnes '
Dyer "three yardes of AA'oded Russett Cloth " to raake her a gown. Six
shUlings to sister Judith; also "a ffrize Cassoke and a Sraocke." To
son Thomas "my Ringe that I had of Parrye Gould smyth of London'."
Legacies also to Alice OldefeUde, daughter to son Edmund, and Davye son
of Thomas Tyther. WUe Cicely to have the residue, and be executrix.
Thomas Pytte and William Nicholls overseers, to wholn ten shUlings apiece.
Witnessed by the said Thomas and WiUiam.
Proved before William Drury, doctor of laws, Feb, 6th, 1587,

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413.— PETER MATHEWE, draper.
1587. Oct. 1st. Testator was ot " the Cytie of jBristoU," and desired to
be buried in the churchyard of St. Nicholas, by the appointment of " my
good frinde William Vawer shyryte nowe of Bristoll." To wife Anne
£300. To sons Bartholomew and John £200 apiece at the age of twenty-one.
To daughter Penelope £200 when married. The sura of £100 unto "ray
onely faythfuUyst friude vnder god in the worlde WUliara Vawer nowe
one of the Slieryf es of the said Cytie of Bristoll." Unto ' ' my by ffather
Thomas Mathewe " 100 marks, and " the Graye geldinge w°" he had of me
at his laste behige here." To brother James Mathewe £50. The sum of
£20 to each of my sisters Joan and Susan, who are both married, " but J
doe not knowe theh husbandes names. '' To the children of Henry Elliott
"who was executed at Glouc'" £-20, to be equally divided. To Mistress
Garrett "whoe was sometymes ray Mystris" £20. To John Weste "of
Andyver " the money that he " doth reste owinge me vppon accompte w""
ys abowte Ten powndes or twentye Markes," but the executor is not to
make him "any Acquyttaunce," by reason of "an Eatatute w'=" J have
passed to one Roberto Godfrye w'" his condiscente And J have taken the
same Roberto Godfrye elettor for Cxviij" w'=" was the prinoypall that
remayned vnpaid of the Statute " To father-in-law Peter Shoe £20. Unto
the poor generally of the city of Bristoll XlOO, for provision of corn, and
other things necessary. Twenty nobles unto " my good frinde M'' Doctor
Dunn ;" and the same araount to Thomas Thomas, saddler, dweUing in
Bristoll "at the Signe of the Harte;'' and to Shingleton, a draper "of
Sowthe Hampton." To Lewys Phillippes, late baker "of the Backe of
Bristoll ", £10. Unto the poor of Stratford and Honnington, co. AA'ilts, " where
J was brought vppe in ray Childhode," £23 " to eyther of them." A further
sum of £150 to ray three children, equaUy divided. My "good frinde
M'' Vawer" to be executor, and to bring up the aaid children "in
Vertue and Learninge." To " my frindea " M"^ Hierom Ham and Edward
Lane £5 "the peece." AVitnessed by AA'illiam Vawer, Peter Shoe, and
Richard Moore.
On the day after the date of the will, testator added a " schedule :"
having given unto the poor generally of the city of Bristoll £100, " for the
provysion of Corne,'' &c., the said sum is now willed and bequeathed to
remain for ever with ' ' the Mayor and Co'inynaltye " of the city, to be from
time to time converted and employed for "a Stocke in the howse of
Correction to sett poore people in AVorke w'"iii the said Cytye.'' AA'itnessed
by AA'iUiara A'awer, Hierom Ham, Thoraas Saull, AA'illiam Dawl. . . .
Proved Oct. 9th, 1587. 414. -JOHN CAROE, vintner.
1588. Sept. 13th. Testator was of the parish of S' Stephen iu Briatoll,
and willed that hia body be " burieil in good order in the churche of S'
Stephens aforesaide," To the paraon and the clerk there ten ahillinga
apiece. To the poor of the city £13. 6. 8., immediately after the burial.
To wife Katharine, for her life, a messuage upon tho Key, commonly called
" the tower," and three other messuages there, now or late in the occupation
of WUliam Atkins, joiner, Edward Nayler, and Richard Adamea ; a

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messuage in Small-street, now or late in the occupation of John Younge ; a
messuage "in Redcliffe streate," now or late in the occupation of Luke
Harris, and commonly called " the Red Lion," and other messuages in the
same street, now or late in the occupation of Humphrey Massis, William
Jones, Elizabeth Pickerill, and Michael Vynson (sic ) ; also the messuage
"towardes Marshestreate," held of M'' Standfaste, and the messuages
"scituate by Froome gate," now or late in the occupation of Anthony
Goodier : the said Katharine to receive the rents of all the other messuages,
landa, &c. , to the uae of teatator's five sons ; and, after her decease, ' ' the
Red Lyon," and the messuage on the Key in the possession of the aforesaid
William Atkyns, to reraain to eldest son John Caroe and his legitiraate
heirs ; in default of such issue, rera. to Henry Caroe and his legitimate
heirs ; in def., rem. to William Caroe and his legitimate heirs ; in def., rera.
to Richard Caroe and his legitimate heirs ; in def., rem. to " Elexaunder
Caroe " and his legitimate heirs. To the said Henry Caroe " my sonne," and
his legitimate heirs, eight messuages " in Redcliffe streate" now or late in
"the severall occupac'ons" of Michael Wynson, M"s Crickland, Edward
Nightingale, John Melloes, Humphrey Masies, and Philip Jones ; also three
messuages in Temple-street, whereof two are, or late were in the tenure of
Nicholas Lyon, and one was lately purchased of William Kirke and his
son, or of one of them ; in def. , rem. to William Caroe and his legitiraate
heirs ; in def. , rem. to the said Richard Caroe and his legitimate heirs ;
in dot. , rem. to the said Alexander Caroe and his legitimate heirs ; in
def. , rem. to the said John Caroe and his legitimate heirs ; in def. , rem.
to testator's right hehs. To son WUliara and his legitiraate heirs the afore
said messuage upon the Key " Comonlye called the tower;" in def.,
rem. to the said Richard Caroe : also to the said William all the terms,
estates, &c., in messuages on the Key "nere vnto the said howse called
the tower." To son Richard and his legitiraate heirs a messuage "in
Temple Streate," in the posseaaion of Thomas Davis, tucker ; and those
messuages now or late in the occupation of Elizabeth Pyckerell, Edward
Naylor, John Young, and Anthony Goodier ; in def. , rem. to Alexander
Caroe and his legitiraate heirs ; in def., rem. to the aaid John Caroe
and his legitimate heira : also to the said Richard all the "estates terraes'
and interestes " in the messuage in Fisher lane, now or late in the possession
of Thomas Davis, hooper ; in the messuage " in Marshestreate," now or late
in the possession of Robert Baynhara ; in two tenements in Silver-street,
now or late in the possession of John Wilbram ; in a messuage and garden
" in Horse streate," held by lease ; and in two gardens "at MichaeU Hill,"
in the several possessions of Hemy Griffyn and John Bull. To Alexander
Caroe and hia legitimate heira a messuage in Fisher lane, now or late in the
tenure of Richard Larabard ; also two houses and gardens, and " one woorck-
house " in Horse-street, with outhouses, &c. , now or late in the possession ot
WUliara Atkins and others ; a garden now or late in the poaaeaaion of Henry
Gibson, and a messuage in Horse-street, now or late in the occupation of
Thomas Garalyn ; another messuage " in Horsestreate," now or late in the
occupation of WUliara Phillippes ; three tenements upon Michael hill, now
or late in the tenure of PhUip Phylon, Roger Oliver, and Elizabeth Mason,
widow; a messuage and garden "in tholde M'kett," now or late in the
possession of Richard Young; and one shop "in Lewins Meade," now or

Notes op Bristol Wills. 255
late in the possession of John Bull "smythe;" in def., rem. to son John
Caroe and his legitimate heirs ; in def., rem. to son Henry. To the said
Alexander the messuage or tenement in Temple-street, held of the Mayor,
Burgesses, and Commonalty of the city. None of testator's sons, or their
hehs, are to alienate or lease any of the aforesaid property before they shall
come to the age of twenty-eight. Wife Katharine, after a reasonable
"prysment" thereof made to the value of £100, to take "at her election "
goods, plate, and "husholde stuffe" to furnish the said house called " the
tower," and to enjoy and possess such goods "during her naturaU liffe;"
remainder to son William. She ia also to have 100 raarks, and all testator's
timber within the city of Bristoll, for the building and repairing of the said
house. To cousin Julian More £5 in raoney, and as much black cloth as
wUl raake her "a Gowne." To cousin Thomaa Kynch, of VA'aterford, forty
shillings to buy him three yards of satin to raake him a doublet. Twenty
shillings unto Joan which was my servant, and " nowe dwellethe w'" M''
Kelke." lien shillings to servant Joan, who lately dwelt with master Bisse.
Ten shillings to every servant in testator's house at the tirae of his decease,
"bothe men kinde and women kinde." Legacies also to Matthew
Hitchinges, Katharine Kett, daughter of PhUip Ket (sic) of Waterford,
and William Scott, and his daughter Julian. Wife Katharine to be
executrix, and to provide, within forty days after testator's decease ' ' at the
fartheste," gold rings of six or seven shiUings apiece, and give the same unto
those " my frindes " as foUoweth, viz. , good wif e Merricke, Henry Griffythe,
and hia wife, goodwife Clodd, Edward Naylor, and hia wife and daughter,
MI'S Harte, M''' Androea, 'W Perrie, the wife of Henry Lucas, Elizabeth
Tytherton, the wUe of Richard Adames, and master Androes. The residue
of testator's goods, &c., to be sold, and the raoney divided among his five
sons. John Androwes " Customer," Robert Perrey, gent., Henry Griffithe,
tailor, and Richard Adames, ropemaker, to be overseers, and each to have
four marks. Witnessed by Hobert Perrey, John Lardge, and Henry Griffin.
Proved Sept. 30th, 1588.
415.— CHRISTOPHER CECYLL. In the margin Cecill,
1587. May 30th. Testator was of "the p'ishe of S' MichaeU in the
Subvrbes of the Cytie of Briatoll." His body " to the Earthe to Chriatyan
Buriall." To hia " verv frinde " Richard Mascall of the aaid city, butcher,
and hia heirs, the measuage wherein the said Richard doth now dwell, "in
the Shambles Called WorahipfuU Streate, extendinge from the said Streate
vnto the Church yarde of S' Mary Porte," and ail testator's other lands,
teneraents, &c., within the sarae city, and elsewhere in England, paying to
wife Elizabeth, during her life, four nobles a year, the payment to be raade
quarterly "aa he dothe vae to doe." Tho aaid Elizabeth to have all the
raoveable gooda, and be executrix. Witneased by Richard Yorke, tanner,
Richard George, brewer, Anthony Goodyer, tailor, Walter Fryer, tailor,
Walter Tovye, smith, Richard Byllinge, tailor, and Thomas Pryn', notary
public. No record of proof.

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416.— PATRICK WISE.
1588. Sept. 10th.— "ot the Cyty of BristoU Muzition eutendinge (yf
god p'mit to goe for Jrelande doe make my last will and Testament .... my
body to the earth to be enterred where yt shall please god." All my
worldly goods, &c., to daughters Letice AA'yse and Joan AA'ise. Patrick
Younge, dyer, and Michael Winson to be overseers, and have " the vse of
my said Children' and theh porc'ons." Inventory=f 161. 0. 7.
Proved Jan. 16th, 1590.
417._-WILLIAM NICHOLLS, clothier.
1589. Aug. 4th. Testator was of the parish of Temple within the city
of BristoU, and wUled that his body be " buryed in o'' Lady Chappell in the
p'ishe Churche of Temple neare vnto the Corpes of Johane my wyffe."
Five marks to the poor of that parish at the funeral. Forty shiUings to
Richard Marten, vicar of Temple ; and vjs viijd to a preacher for preaching
a sermon "att my funerall." Twelve poor men to have "ffrize gownes
and Cappes," and be present. To daughter Alice, wUe of Walter Williams,
£100 ; also " twoe gylte boules of sylver," Ac, and " thre goulde ringes w°"
was my wyfes. " To son-in-law Walter AA'illiams ' ' my blacke geldinge. " To
AValter, son of the said Walter, £10 at the age ot twenty-one. To Alice,
Mary, and Anne, daughters of the said Walter, £10 each when married. To
servant Ellis Nordon xxs, to be delivered to him shortly after " ray deceasse."
Legacies also to Richard Jackson, David Henton, John Gybbens, David
Williaras, John Browninge, and Margery wife of Owen Rogers. Son-in-law
AA'alter Williams and Matthew Havelande to be o^•e^seel¦s, and each to have
xls. Son George Nicholls to be executor, and have the residue of goods,
lands, &c. Son-in-law Walter to have " the tutele and govermenfof the
said George with all his legacies during "the tyme of his Mynorytie,"
putting in "suffycient suerties to the father of the orphans,'' and paying
v" yearly for the use of every £100. If the said George should die under
the age of twenty-qne, daughter Alice Williams and her children to have all
the goods, lauds, &c. Witnessed by Richard Marten " mynister " (the
writer of the will), AA'alter AVilliaras, and Ellis Northerne.
.Proved Nov. 18th, 1589.
418.— ANTHONY STANDBACKE.
1587. May 31st. Testator describes hiraself as "of the Cytye of Bristoll
Late Maj'or there," and wills that his body " be Layed in xpi'en buryall " in
the crowde of S' Nicholas. To his wUe Katharine Standbacke, for her life, all
his lands, tenements, rents, &c. , " w'"in the Cytye of BristoU, in the County of
Bristoll and in Templestreate, and in S' Nicholas Streate there and ela where
in the Reabne of Englande ;'' to reraain for ever, after her decease, to all
intents and purposes to that good and godly use of orphans and fatherless
children "or otherwyse howsoever" as of late it was devised by M' Jolm
Carre, deceased, "for an Hospitall to be erected w'"in this Cytye of Bristoll,"
as by the will and testaraent of the said John Carre ' ' y t raaye appeere. " In
default of such erection of the said hospital "and soe that yt doth not take
effect," all the said property to go to "my said AA'yffe yf she be lyvinge,"
and to "my very lovinge and Trusty friude il'' AA'iUiara Byrde," woollen
draper, to be uaed to their good and godly diacretion, or the discretion of

Notes of Brlstol Wills. 257
one of them " survyvinge," for the best profit and commodity of the poor.
WUe Katharine to have the residue of goods, and be sole executrix. The
said M"^ WUliam Byrde to be overseer. Witnessed by the said William,
Thomas Brooke, and Thomas Pryn, notary public.
No record of proof.
The register of the parish of S' Nicholas records the burial of " Jonue
the wiffe of Antonye Stanbacke," Feb. 23rd, 1575, and of " Antonye Stan-
banke," June 8th, 1587 ; and the marriage of Thomas Callowhill and
Katharine Stanbanke, widow, Sept. 25th, 1587.
419.— GEORGE MARTYN, soapmaker and chandler.
1589. Dec. Slat. Testator was of "the parrishe of S' Thomas the
Appostle w'"in the Cyty of Bristoll," and declared his last will "nuncupa-
tyvelye." To his son Richard the dwelling house in Redcliff-street, with
the furnace and all implements and utensils for soapmaking and " for
Chaundlinge ;'' also the land " in Jvye Lane " and in S' Thomas-street. To
his son George a houae next adjoining unto the aaid dwelling houae, and the
house "in Redclyffe Streate" wherein Thomas Browne "the Hatter"
dweUeth. All his apparel to his said two sons : and ' ' all his wyffes apparrell "
to his daughters, Anne, Elizabeth, Cecily, and Edith. Legacies to his
brother Richard Martyn " of Dorsley," kinsman Harry Martin of Bristoll,
Philip Juke, late servant Edith Symons, William Kearne, Richard Wood-
sonne, and Dorothy Hawkins. To Alice Martyn " his Pownde garnet ringe."
To Harry Mirtyn aforesaid "his beste Lardge Byble." To the poor of
Bristoll £10, " w"^ ys in the handes ot the Chamberlenof Bristoll." To the
poor of Blaisdon parish £10. Residue of goods to be equally divided among
his six chUdren. If any of the said children should die before his or their
lawful age, the portion to remain among the children of hia brother AA'illiam
Marten, late of Bleisdon, deceased. His brother Richard Marten and
kinsman Henry Martyn to be overseers. Witnessed by Richard AVoodson,
Henry Martyn, and AA'illiam Came.
' ' Administracio Conoessa fuit in Curia p'rogativa Thorae Grayle daf
London xiiij'° die mens' Januarij Anno d'ni 1589."
420.— RICHARD ROGERS the elder, soapmaker.
1588. May 28th. Testator was of " the p'ishe of S' Thomas Thappostle
in the Cyty of Bristoll," and desired to be buried in the churchyard there
' ' as nere the grave of my ffather and in such semely sorte as shaU seme
good to my executors and overseers." To the said parish church xxs. To the
poor people of St. Thomas's almshouse xxs. For "my funerrall Sermon"
vjs vUjd. Twelve poor men and women to have gowns " of Blacke ffrize,''
and "to eu'y of the women a kerchewe clothe of dowles." Forty shillings
to be bestowed in apparel upon kinsman William James of Bedminster, and
his wUe. To daughter Rachel £100 at the age of twenty, also "ray frier
Cuppe covered w'" sUver ray lytic Sylver Cuppe w'=" J vse to warrae drinke
in," &c. To daughter Joan Rogers £200, and the lease of an orchard at
Temple gate; also "my silver salte w»" J bought of David Warren of
Worle," a walnut chest. Sec, and " my Crocke J bought of goodwyffe Baker."

258 Notes of Bristol AA'ills.
Twenty raarks to each ot the chUdren of son Richard Rogers. To Agnes
Rogers, " the nowe wyffe of my said sonne Richard," £60. To son Nicholas
Rogers £50. To son Robert Rogers three sUver spoons, a sUver pot marked
with testator's name, and a maaer ; also ' ' my right and interest of the howse
att Porte WaUea w"" J houlde of the p'ishe Churche of the blessed lady of
Redclyffe in the subvrbes of the Cyty of Bristoll." To son Richard the
biggest silver salt, "my great aqua vitse Crocke my yron Crocke," &c., and
"abrasen Chaffingedishe w=" was his grandmothers ;" also £50towarda "the
buyldinge of the lytic olde howae wherein J nowe dwell lyinge betwene the
lande of John Alkin of the south side and my howse J bought of M"" Harry
Braine of the north side " ; the lease of the garden in Redcliff, and all the
timber and treea in the orchard at Temple gate before bequeathed to daugh
ter Joan, who ia to allow the said Richard free egress and regress for the
purpose of cutting, squaring, sa-wing, &c. , the said timber during the space
ot five years next after testator's decease. To daughter Rachel and her
legitiraate hehs, the meaauage or teneraent in the tenure of Richard
Edwardea, pewterer, in Redcliff-street, between son Richard's dwelling
house, on the south side, and the tenement in the tenure of AVilliam Slany,
girdler, on the north, and extending frora the aaid street forwards ' ' vnto
the Halle" of the said messuage "nowe in the manuraunce" of the said
Richard Rogers backwards ; which property testator purchased of Robert
Henshawe. If the said Rachel should die s.p., rem. to son Nicholas and hia
legitimate heira. To sons Richard and Robert, and their heira, a messuage
or tenement "in Redclyffe streate," between the raessuage in the manurance
of George Marten, soapmaker, on the north, and the messuage in the manur
ance of William Jones, soapmaker, on the south, and extending in length
from the said street forwards " vnto the Ryver of havon " backwards ; which
said tenement testator purchased of David Harris the younger, and used tor
his "worke howse." To his said son Robert Rogers and his heirs, the corner
house " at the bridge ende in Bristoll," turning into Redcliff-street, in the
occupation of James Inshall, goldsmith ; which teneraent testator bought of
M"^ Maurice Rodny esq. ; also another messuage, adjoining the said tene
ment, between the aforesaid "litle oulde howse " on the south, and the said
corner messuage on the north ; which property was purchased ot M"^ Harry
Brayne. Sums of money to "ray prentyces " Benjamin Jeu'n, John
CuUymore, and Thoraas Puxatone, and to servants Margaret Hentton and
Elianor Dewell. Sons Richard and Robert to have the residue, and be
executors. Peter Bysse and Richard Davies overseers, to each of whom
xxs. Witnessed by Peter Bysse, Richard Davys, Thomas Puxstone, and
Margaret Henton,
Proved June 19th, 1588,
421.— THOMAS AVALL, soapmaker.
1589. Aug. 16th. Testator was of " the p'ishe of Christchurche wythin
the Cyty ot BristoU," and committed his body " to xp'ien buriall." To son
John AA'all the " biggeste Jlande Chayer," &c, also £20, and " my greate
Sope furnes w'"all vates," &c, at the age of twenty-one ; but wife Margery
during "her wydowehed " is to hold and use the said furnace, &c., paying
yearly twenty shillings to the said John. To daughter Anno Wall the best

Note.'! op Bristol Wills, 259
bedstead in the higher parlor, &c., and a spruce chest " w* ys in the Cock-
lofte," also a Uttle " portingall Chayer," and £50 in ready money at the age
of seventeen. WUe Margery to be sole executrix, and to hold and enjoy, for
her lUe, the house in Lewens mead, and see the yearly payraents raade to
"the Goodwyffe Pullen." William Browne, skinner, and William Jones,
baker, to be overseers. "The Totall some of the Jnventory Amountethe to
the some of Cxliij" xvs viijd,"
Proved before William Drury, doctor of laws, Nov. 19th, 1589.
' 42-2,— WILLIAM SLANYE, girdler,
1589. May 27th. Testator was of "the Cyty of BristoU," and desired
to be buried in the parish churchyard of St. Thomas. Wife Katharine to
enjoy, during her life, the dwelling house "att the Bridge ende"; rem,
to sons J ohn and Henry Slanye and their heirs for ever. To the said Henry
a stone cruse covered with silver, and six silver spoons. All "workinge
Tooles" to son John, if he will follow "my occupac'on"; if not, to his
brother Henry, if he will use them ; it not, to wife Katharine. Violet
breeches &c., to John Robertes "my Surgion." A black doublet, &c., to
" my vncle " George Slanye of Bewdley. A " Crane Colored fustian dublet "
to cousin Thomas Morgan of Bewdley. A platter to " Gregorie Baylyves
Sonne my godson." One flookbed to Thoraas Trowbridge of Hutton; and
"my best hatte" to the uncle of the said Thomas. Legacies also to the
poor of St. Thomas's almshouse, Thomas Lawrence, goddaughter Joyce
Cother, Edmund Trowbridge, Siraon Barrett of Hannam, and the goodwife
Jorden. AA'ife Katharine to have the residue, and be executrix. Dated
in Bristoll. John Cother and John Richman overseers, to each of whom
vs. Witnessed by the said overseers. Inventory = £76, 10. 3,
Proved Aug. 2nd, 1589.
423.— JAMES TURVER, glover,
1588. June 3rd. Testator was of " the p'ishe of S' Thomas Thappostle
w'"in the Cyty ot BristoU." The sum of £5 to be paid to " every of my
ChUdren," viz., Margery, Johu, Nicholas, and Mary, vhen of lawful years
and discretion ; wife " Erae " to have the use of the money in the mean
time, putting in sufficient assurance for the payment thereof to the overseers,
' ' yt she shall chaunoe to marry.'' She is alao to have the residue of gooda,
and be sole executrix. AVilliam Higgins and George Martyn overseers.
Witnessed by Thomas Thackham, preacher, Nicholas Rece, and Peter Bysse,
Proved before Gilbert Browne, doctor of laws, Feb. 5th, 1 588,
424.— JOHN BRINSDON.
1588. April 3rd. — "my bodye to be buryed in the earth att the dia
cretion of my ffrindes." To son John £100 ; also to hira and his heirs, two
houses in Wootton ; in default of heirs, rera. to son William and his heirs.
Brother George oweth £62, of which the aum of £32 ia forgiven ; so that aon
John ahall hold an eatate in reversion of a teneraent " w'=" he hath boughte
vnto hira." To aon WUliara £50. To sister Margaret twenty nobles.
Wife Dorothy to pay for brother Giles £10, for which testator is bound to
his sister Anne. " Jtem my vncle nicholas Webbe oweth me Tenne powndes
s 2

260 Notes of Bristol AA'ills.
for Roberto osbome besides accompte of wheate w"^ J bought of my Cosen
poore," and other money " w^"" ys noe p'te of Roger Bowraans p'te,'' and also
£20 "w"" he p'mised rae w'" my first wyffe in mariadge." Roger AVebbe
oweth £10 at his day cf marriage, or death. Brother AA'illiam Brinsdon to
pay Mr, Langley £20, due upon Roger Bowman and testator ; on payment
of which amount, the said Roger is to pay "my wyffe" £10. Mr Leea
oweth £30, "whereof there ys Paulne for ten po-wndes." John Sachfeild is
also in debt. Roger Bowman had put into stock £500, and testator £400 ;
but the said Roger having taken out almost £300, ' ' my accompte muste nodes
be better then his," yet testator is content to part with him " yt he soe will."
AA'Ue Dorothy to have the residue, .and be sole executrix, AVitnessed by Mr
AA'Uliam Wally, Mr AA'illiam Sherston, and others.
Proved before AA'illiam Drury, doctor of laws, June 18th, 1588,
425.— EDWARD ROE.
1588. Jan. 13th. To be buried "over against my pewe dore." All
goods to " my wyffe," who is to pay " my debtes," and be cxocutrix. AA'it
nessed by Thomas Tayler, Thomas Prhiter, Agnes Coodyoro, Alice Hamlett,
Christopher Coffe, and Thomas Mors.
Proved " in Curia prerogativa " Jan. 25tli, 1588.
426.— ELIZABETH ROE, widow.
1589. April 14th. Testatrix was ot " the Cytie of Bristoll," and desired
to be " buryed in the Churche of the p'ishe of S' Thomas nere vnto iny
husbande." To ray two children, Joan and Elizabeth Roe, £100, of which
the sum of £40 has been lent to John Kidwellyter alias Kainshutte (?) ; also
all the household stuff, plate, &c., to be equally divided, and paid at their
marriage. To the said Joan " my Grogran gowne my best petycoate and my
silke grograyne aprone." To the said Elizabeth " my blacke Laced gowne,"
&o. All the linen and twelve "gonlderinges " to be equally divided between
the said children. Twenty shillings to Alice Clarke. Thomas Printer, father
of testatrix, to be executor, and Thoinas Taylor, overseer. AA'itnessed by
John Hinge, Alice Clarke, Anne Goodyere, Thomas Mors, and Christopher
Cute. No record of proof.
The register of the parish ot S' Thoraas records the burial ot Edwai-d
Rooe, Jan. 24th, 1588, and that of Elizabeth Rooe, April 29th, 1589.
427.— THOMAS POLLINGTON, merchant.
1587. Jan. 20th. To be buried " in BristoU in Christ Churche in tho
Chauncell as nere the grave of my late wyffe Elizabethe as convoniently maye
bee." To Thomas PolUngton "my sonne and heyer" and his legitimate
heirs, after the decease of my raother, lands, tenements, &c., " in the Towne
and p'ishe of Thame in Oxforde shere late ray father AA'ill'm PoUingtona
deceaased and ya two bowses w'" gardens ortchards and thapp'teu'nces and
halfe an Acre of meade grownde app'teyninge to tho greater howse." If
Thoraas should die s.p., rera. to son Richard and his legitimate heirs. To the
said Thomas £300 at the age ot twenty-two; also " my beste gylte silver
salte" ; also to him and his heira " iny howae in Bristoll that J dwell in in

Notes op Bristol Wills. 261
AVynestreate " ; in def . , rem. to daughter Elizabeth PolUngton and her hehs
for ever. To son Richard PolUngton a lease of sixty years of the parsonage
of Kingston ' ' nere to Tanton in Som's'tshere houlden of s' Augustines in
Bristoll " ; also £300 at the age of twenty-two, and three silver pots parool-
gilt. To eldest daughter Elizabeth PoUington £300 at the age of twenty-one,
or when married ; also ' ' her owne mothers weddinge ringe of goulde and a
Gymoll of goulde and her beste gowne of Shepne Clothe and her beste Lyiinen. "
To daughter Margery PoUington £300 at the age of twenty-one, or when
married; also "one gylte ale potte," &c. If both aona should die s.p.,
daughters Elizabeth and Margery, and their heirs, to have the property in
Thame, and also the aforesaid lease of the parsonage of Kingston. The sum
of £20 to " the poore people p'itioners and Almeshowses of Bristoll." Tes
tator forgives his brother William PoUington all his debts, and gives him
" to begyn to trade w'" xl"." He also forgives "Johane Yevans of London
my naturall sister" all her debts, and gives her xxs. To "myne owne
Mother " xls. Legacies also to sister Alice Cobbet, John Savadge the elder
and hia wUe, and Thomas Savadge ' ' ray Servaunte. " Wife Susan to be sole
executrix, and have the residue of goods, debta, adventures, &c., and the
custody and "goverraente" of the children during their minority, and
have and enjoy "the vse of the stookes " and legacies, to bring them up,
and also the dwelling house until aon Thomaa come to the age of twenty-one.
WUliara Yemans, grocer, and WUliam Ellis, merchant of Bristoll, to be
overseers. Witnessed by Matthew Hickman and Thomas Savadge.
Proved " in Curia prerogatiua Canf ," before William Lewen, doctor of
laws. May 29th, 1590. 428.- JOAN STONE, widow.
1590. April SOth. Testatrix was of " the Cytye of BristoU in the
p'ishe of Temple there," and desired to be buried iu the chancel " w'"ui the
p'ishe Churche of Temple in Bristoll afforesaid," as near as might be to her
late husband Mr John Stone. Forty shUUnga unto Mr Richard Marten, ,
vicar of Teraple. To son-in-law Sampaon Edwardes two goblets "all gylte
p oz xlix ounces," one stone pot, with a foot, lip, and cover " all gylte," six
silver spoons " w'" ThapposteUs vppon thendes," &c. To daughter Edith
the second best diaper table-cloth, &c. To Edmond son of Sampson
Edwardes, at the age of twenty-one, 100 raaiks ; also "one very fayer gylt
salt w'" a Cover," &c., " my best Carpett for a table, w'" a lesser Carpett for a
syde table," &c. If the said Edmond should die under the given age, the said
money to remain to daughter Edith ; and the plate and other legacies to be
equally divided between Thomas Brooke, the younger, and Joan, Margery, and
¦Elizabeth Alye, the children of "ray Cosen" Edward Alie of Tewkesbury.
The sura of i4 unto "my syster" Elizabeth Barebone, and forty shillings to
her daughter Elizabeth. To John, William, Thomas, and Walter Stone, " the
ffower sonnes of my Nephewe " John Stone, xxs apiece. To son -in-law John
Gostlett one pot of silver, ic. To Joan Hedges, one of the daughters of the
said John, forty shillings. To Agnes and Elizabeth, two of hia other daugh
ters, £10 apiece, Sec, at the day of their marriage. To the children of WUliam
Bullocke and Fortune " his wyffe " £20. To the poor people of Temple
parish £5 ; and to the poor of other parishes of this city ' ' other fyve
powndes " on the day of "my funerall." The sum of £65 to be distributed

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among the poor of the parishes of Temple, St. Thoraas, and Redcliff, within
the term of thirteen years ; that is to say, £5 yearl.y, first to one parish,
and then another, at " than'ncyacon' of o'' Lady S' Mary the virgin," until
the said sum be "fully distributed and geven." The sura of £100 to be
bestowed in cloth and other necessaries requisite and needful for the charges
of "ray funerall"; whereof unto twelve poor men, twelve gowns and
"Cappes," and to twelve poor women "xij ffrize gownes and xij ells of
dowles for kerchers." Legacies also to Thoinas Brooke, the younger, at the
age ot twenty-one, Elianor Heriottes, .John Conie and his wife Agnes, and
children Robert and Mary Conie, and each of the chUdren of Thoinas Saule
of Clifton. Thoraas Brooke to have the residue, and be sole executor.
Kinsraan Edward Alie and WUliam Sayer overseers, to each of whom ' ' a
mourninge gowne." Witnessed by Edward Alye and WUliara Sayer,
Proved July 3rd., 1590.
429.— WALTER DAVYES, glover. In the margm Davis.
1589. May 24th. Testator was of " the Cytye of Bristoll," and parish
of All Saints, and willed that his body be buried " in the earth whereof yt
was made." To cousin AA'alter Davys £10 at the age of twenty-one, and
one thousand of white leather. To John, Edward, and Thomas, three of
the sons of brother John Davis, deceased, £5 apiece at the age of twenty-one.
To sister Joan £3. 6. 8. To Roger son of Richard Davys £3 at the age of
twenty-one ; and to his sister Elianor £3 : U these two should die before the
"tymes afforesaid," the children of brother John Davys are to have their
legacies in " equall porc'ons." To cousin Alice Bellamye xxS; and to her
children x* apiece at their several days of marriage, or their ' ' seu'all ages of
xxj yeres," To James Davys of Upton xxs ; and to each of his children x* at
the age of twenty-one, or their marriage. To Elizabeth and Anne Hamlen,
the children of Robert Haraly n, late of ' ' the Cyty of Bristoll m'chaunte
deceassed," xs apiece, to be paid to them " as ys before expressed." To
Walter son of Thoraas Rockwell " sayler " xls at the age of twenty-one : it
he should die under that age, rera. to Edith the child of Thoraas Rockwell.
To "ray wyffe " a yearly rent of ,tlO over and besides her other legacies ; the
said rent to be received out of testator's dwelling house, and the teneraent
in High-street in the tenure of Edward Evenet, goldsmith, the tenement in
Broad-street in the tenure of John Henry, and the raeasuage and tenement
in the tenure of Thoraas Holbeck, haberdasher, " vppon the bridge of Havon,
w'"in the said Cyty." James Baughe to be allowed quiet possession of " my
shoppe," and the chamber wherein " he nowe lyeth," and such other rooms
as have been demised and granted to hira by indenture of lease ; and to have
and use all the implements in the rooms. Testator's heira to have and
enjoy all his drapery, and " waynscott Glaase wyndowes," &c., in his dwell
ing house, and also in the tenement in the tenure of the said Edward
Evenett, goldsmith, and in the tenement in the tenure of James Cadle,
pewterer. WUe Edith to have and enjoy " the Chamber afurestreate," with
" thegallery adioyninge vnto the same," during her lUe, without paying any
rent. Twenty shUlings to Walter son of Richard Yorke, Twenty shUlings
to the company of " white Tawers " within the city "att my Buriall." The
lands and tenements before mentioned, and the tenements held by Edward

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Evenett and John Henry to go to that child " ray wyffe nowe goeth w* all,"
if the same be a man child, and to its heirs ; in default of issue, rem. to
daughter Joan for her life ; and, after her decease, and that of the said child,
to Walter Davys, son of brother Jghn, and his legitimate heirs ; in def . , rem.
' to John, Edward, and Thomas, aons of the said John Da\ies, and to their
heirs jointly for ever. To daughter Joan and her heira for ever, a tene
ment in Temple-atreet, in the tenure of Richard Horner, dyer. If wUe
Edith should bear a " woman Childe," it is to have £60, To cousin Mabel
Morgan, widow, and hor daughters Margery and Alice Morgan, a yearly
rent of forty shillings out of lands and tenements "somtymes the Lorde
Lysles Lande," purchased by lease for certain years of the Chamber of
the city of Bristoll, and held by Walter Pykes alderman, Richard May
gent., and AA'Uliam Colston merchant, A yearly rent of fifteen shillings,
during testator's term and interest of and in the meaauage called ' ' Brcwe
howse," situate in "the Subvrbes of the Cytye of Bristoll afforesaid,"
without tho gate called "the Pythye gate," and held by Christopher Uyllet,
brewer, to be divided equally between the poor of the almshouaea of Lewens
mead and St James's Back, and the prisoners in the gaol of Newgate. To
cousin AA'alter Davys, and his heus, executors, and assigns, all right, title,
interest, and dcniaiid in a messuage upon the bridge of Bristoll, now or late
in the tenure of Thoinas Holbecke ; paying to wife Edith the said yearly
rent during hor life, and also " one Suger loffe weyenge ten powndes and a
box of lu'nialade weyenge iij" yerely," at the feaat ot the Circumcision of
our Lord " Comonly called newe yeios day " ; and, after her decease, paying
to the other cxcoutor, if then living, during hor natural life, the said augar-
loaf, &c,, at the feaat aforesaid : also, paying to the said Edith, during the
space of six years, the sum of xlv" iiijd at the four principal feasts of the year.
To Michael Bowden "my apprentyce" £3. 6. 8, to be paid to hini "att
the,\pyrac'on of his apprentishippe." Wife Edith and daughter Joan to
have the residue, and bo executors. Richard Maye and John Henry gent, to
be overseers, and have twenty fchillings apiooo. Read, published, sealed, and
subscribed, Jan. 7th, 1589, in the presence of the said Richard and John,
Proved May 20th, 1590,
430,— PHILIP SCAPULIS, stationer. In the margin Scapelis.
1589, Aug. 9th, Teatator describes hiraaelf as born in Germany " in the
Auncient Citie of Tryer and dwellinge in Bristoll in England in AVinstreate
in tho p'ishe of the holye Trinitie," and desues to be " buryed after the
manner of A Christian man " in the church ot that parish " before the Pewe
wlierem J was wonte to kneale," Ten shillings unto " the poore man John
BaU the Crippell," Ten shillhigs unto old John Tannye, bowyer, and his
wife. Ten shillings unto the poor man  lieughes, lame man, being one
of the almsmen ot " the Alines howse w''''in Laffordes gate," and to Anne
his wUe, " the longeste liver of any of thoiu bothe," Ten shillings unto
" the poore woman the Goodwife Gere w"" some tjrae did dwell w"-" me m
Loudon and ilid there INurse me A Childe in my howse dwellinge nowe in
BristoU," Five shillings in bread to the poor prisoners in Newgate " the
w°" haue noe thinge but that is geven them by godlie disposed people," Xo
fifty poor mon or woraen that be known to be " trewe p'testantes " sixpence
I'uoli. Five shillhigs to the wife of the goodnian Ryae deceased, that "some

264 Notes op Bristol Wills.
tymes " was a shearman dwelling in Temple-street, and his wife is " nowe "
in one ot the almshouses " w'"in loffordes yate." To godson PhUip, son of
Thomas the gardener, and to godson PhUip, aon ot Lewea Tayler, ten shillings
ej,3h. To cousin Margaret, Thomas Tyler's kinswoman, twenty shillings
besides her wages. Unto my godson (the son of Anthony Simons tailor,
deceased,) called '" by my name Phillippe," ten shillings. "J doe yeve
vnto tho poore widdowe (of) Ankerett Knighte pointmaker deceased dwellinge
in Lewens meade tenne shillinges." To Richard Foorde, stationer, " w="
was some tyme ray prentice," the great press standing in the garden, and
the three raoulds made of " latten wyer," to make " paste bourdes w'" all,"
&;c. To neighbour Nicholas Woulte, cutler, " my longeste Ridinge swoorde."
To cousin Henry Nayler " my other longe Ridinge swoord.'' Legacies also
to Robert Goodyer, sraith, and Margaret his wife, dwelling in St. Peter's
parish, old Richard Rudge, shoeraaker, old Johu Faye, grocer, dwelling upon
the bridge, George Brynilaye, testator's gardener, and his wife, Alice and
Elizabeth Yeoraans, testator's " raaydes," the poor old woman " the Good
wUe EUyn one of the Almes howse of MichaeU HUl," and Master Jones
"our p'son." Wife Elizabeth to have the residue, and be sole executrix.
Cousin Thomas Tyler, hooper, " dwellinge in Ballante streate,'' and friend
Hugh Harvye, schoolmaster and scrivener, "dwellinge by S"- Peters
Ploumpe," to be overseers. To the said Thomas Tyler " my beste blacke
gowne " furred with white lamb, and " faced w'" bodge." To the said Hugh
Harvye the other best black gown "lyned w'" double frysado and faced alsoe
w'" bodge"; also to each of them fifty shillings in money "w<'^ they shall
receave of Richard Foord stacioner of BristoU" of that money "w="he dothe
owe rae," and all bows, shafts, and quivers, parted justly between them.
Witnessed, on Jan. 20th, 1589, by Henry Nayler and Richard Foorde.
Proved "iu Curia Prerogatiua," May 21st, 1590.
The register of the parish of Christ Church records the burial of Mar.v
Scapuhs, Aug. 19th, 1574 ; the baptism of Maigaret daughter of Philip
Scapulis, June 28th, 1581, and her burial, June 3rd, 1585 ; and the burial of
PhUip Scapulis " stacioner," May 7th, 1590. The register ot Bristol appren
tices states that David son of Johu Trewell of Chard, co. Somerset, " posuit
se app'ntic' Ph'o Scapulis Stac'on' et Marie vx' eius", Aug. 25th, 1561.
431.— ANTHONY PILL, grocer.
1591. April 10th. Testator, who was of the parish of All Saints " in
the Cytye ot Bristoll," made his wUl nuncupatively, appointing his wiie
Elianor and only son John executors, and bequeathing all his goods to them.
AVitnessed by WiUiam Dyvis (Davis), Amy Brooke, Margery Buffin, Elizabeth
Williams, and others.
' ' Probatum fuit hoc p'ns Testamentu' in Curia prerogativa sc'do die post
festu' sc'i Joh'is Bap'te : 1591." The Orplian Book contains another copy
of this wUl, the probate clause stating that it was proved AprU 23rd, 1591 ;
which agrees with the copy at Somerset House, Sahiberbe, 28.
Anthony Pyll was admitted to the freedom of the city of Bristol,
Sept. 19th, 12th Eliz,, "quia fuit fiUiJs WUl'ini Pyll groc' Burgens',"

Notes of Bristol Wills. 265
432.— JOAN WHYTE, widow. In the margin White.
1592. Aug. 21st. Testatrix was of " the Cytie of Bristoll," and desired
to be buried in the churchyard of Christ Church. Five shillings to the
poor of St. John's almshouse ; and two shillings to every other almshouse
in " the Cytie of Bristoll." Forty shiUings in bread unto the poor of the said
city "in gen'all." To son Thomas Whyte the lease of the house comraonly
called "the AVhyte Lyon Lyenge in Brodestreate," which lease was also
given to him by his father deceased. To son-in-law John RotheU, and his
wife, xx". To EUzabeth Herytorde x" " at the daye of her Marryadge" :
rem. to .John RotheU and his wife, if she should die before marriage. To
Thomas Farmer, and his wife, the three bowls, and " twoe whyte ones w""
he hathe of inyne." To William Waynewrighte, and his wife, xxx". To
daughter Anne Waynewrighte the spruce chest in the great chamber, and a
' ' lytic Cheste w'" the Lynnen that ys yn him beinge yn the Lynnen Charaber. "
To the said Anne, and Joan Farmer, the best coverlet and curtains, " w'" the
ffrenge," each of them to have the use thereof as often as they, or either of
them, lie in childbed, and " the Longeste Lyver of them twoe " to possess
the said goods. To Mr. Morgan Jones " o"^ p'son " xs. To the aforesaid John
RotheU xxs. Legacies also to John Woodwarde, and Thomas, Joyce, and
Anne Woodwarde, children of John, every one of Thomas Nelme's children,
John and Richard, sons of Edward Herryforde, and Mr. Aberte. Son
Thoraas to have the residue, and be executor. John RotheU and John
Woodwarde overseers. Witnessed by Morgan Jones " the wry ter hereof,"
John RotheU, John Woodwarde, Thoraas Farmer, and WUliam Waynrighte.
Proved before Francis Jaraes, vicar general in spirituals of the bishop of
Bristoll, Sept. 22nd, 1592.
The name of this testatrix suggests a reference to the will of Thomas
White, of the city of Bristoll, merchant, proved in P.C.C, March 24th, 1601,
Montague, 8, containing the words, — to son Thomas "ray Ringe which
I allwaies weare that S"' ffraunces Drake gave " : to daughter-in-law Alice
Grice " ray diamond Ring which was her mothers, and the double hoope
ringe that her Mother allwaies wore which sir ffrauncs' Drake gave. "
433.— PHILIP LANGLEY, alderman.
1587. June 5th. Testator was of " the Cytye of Bristoll," and desired
to be buried in the pariah church ' ' of Alhallu wea. " To wife Mary, for her
lUe, the dwelling house in " the highe atreate " of that city, and a messuage
in the same street called "the George," in the occupation of John Webbe,
draper, and Elizabeth BosweU, widow ; also two teneraents in St. Nicholas
street, iu the occupation of Robert Prince, John Harris, and James Bushe ;
two tenements "in S' Mary porte streate," in the occupation of Philip
Gwynne and Richard Browne, shoemakers; four tenements "in Wyue-
streate," in the occupation of John Thurstone, John Morgan "seriaunte,''
Joan Lenny, widow, and WUliam Butler : the same lands and tenements to
remain to son Toby Langley and his legitimate heirs male, on condition that
he does not grant or demise any part of the said property to any person for
more than twenty-one years, or less, or three lives, or less, reserving there
upon the old accastomed rent, or more, " as Tente in Tayle May Lawfully
doe " ; if lie should do so, the property shall remain to PhUip Langley, son

266 Notes of Bristol Wills.
ot the said Toby, and his heirs male ; in def., rera. to the feraale heirs of the
said Toby. All other lauds, tenements, &c., and all landa "houlden for
terme of yeeres," and leases, &c., in the city of Bristoll, and in the counties
ot Somerset, Gloucester, and Monmouth, and elsewhere in the realm of
England, except one garden, held for a term of years of the parishioners of
All Saints' within the said city of Bristoll, lying "neere a streate Called the
Pythie," to go to son Toby, and his legitimate heirs raale, on the aforesaid
condition ; in def., rem. to the heirs male of brother William Langley,
deceased. To the said Toby 200 oz. of plate, he to make "his Choyse,"
save only of such plate as Mr. PepwaU " my wyves ffather " gave her ; also
£2000, to be paid to him in separate sums within four years ; £1000 of this
aura to be in the keeping of the Mayor, Burgeases, and Commonalty, until
the said Toby or his heirs, by the advice of the executrix and overseers,
shall conclude, and "thinke yt good and Convenyent" to purchaae landa
therewith ; the said Mayor, Sec, to pay him and his heirs, &c. , " vij" yeerely
for eu'y hundred" for the use and possession thereof ; the said Toby or his
heirs to give the Mayor and Chamberlain one year's notice before he or they
take out the money for the purchase of lands. If "any honest burges "
shall borrow any of the said money, the said Mayor, &c., "shall not take
above the rate of viij" for the forbearaunce or Loane of every hundred pounde'
for one year. To Philip Langley, son of the said Toby, 200 oz. of the best plate
at his age of twenty-one ; his father to have the use of it in the meantime,
" puttinge in suffycyent securytye vppon receyte thereof vntothe Mayor Bur
gesses & Comynalty of the foresaid Cytye of Bristoll for the dely very thereof
vnto the said Phillippe at his full age of xxj yeeres. " To Mary Langle^, eldest
daughter of the said Toby, £250 in money at the age of seventeen ; and tlie
same araount to Anne Langley, " my sonnes youngest daughter, " at eighteen :
if both should die, their brother Philip is to have their said money. To the
said Philip £200 at the age of twenty- one ; the said money to be divided
between his two sisters, Mary and Anne, U he should die. To his said
sisters 200 oz. of plate, equaUy divided at their age of eighteen. To son
Toby all goods and chattels, plate, &c., at " or in Catchecoulde," co. Glouc,
where he "nowe dwelleth " ; also one garnish of pewter vessels, &c., " my
Byble ray booke of Statutes," a pair of " Corslettes ffurnished," and a
musket furnished. Wife Mary to have, during her lUe, "the vse of my
Andyrons," which cost £8 ; also the use of furniture " in my nowe dwellinge
howse in the high streate in Bristoll ; " rem. to son Toby for his lUe. To the
said Mary the use and occupation of the garden in " or neere the PyttyeHill
in the Cyty of Bristoll," held for a terra of years of the parishioners of All
Saints', she paying the yearly rent for the same ; rem. to son Toby. To
EUynor Langley, daugLter of brother William, x" in money. To cousin
WUliam Langley, "nowe dwellinge in Luxborne in Porthigale," son to
brother William Langley deceased, xl" in money, to be "ymployed and
bestowed to his vse m the most vendyble m'chaundyzes for Spayne and
Portingale." To cousin Robert Langley, brother to the foresaid 'WUliam,
xx". To servant Annis Williams x" when married. To cousin Sarah PepwaU
xx" when married. To the poor people of the parishes of St. Philip, St.
James, St. Michael, Temple, and Redcliff, x", viz., xls to gach parish ; and
xxs to the yoor of each of the parishes cf St. Peter, Christ Church, St.
Stephen, ami St. Nicholas, Unto " ray old s'vantes and now my good

Notes of Bristol Wills. 267
frindes," Mr. Ralph Hurte, John Hewghes, Edmond Maddock, John AA'allie,
and John Robertes, xxxs each, " to be paied them in Angells of gold, wherw*"
J pray them to make eu'y of thera a signett w'" my coate Armor to be
graven therein, And to weare the same as a token of reraerabrance of me
sometymes their master." Unto " my lovinge Cosens " AA'illiam AA'illiams,
and Roger Williams, of Newport, xl^ apiece, to make them " seu'all signettes
of gould w'" ray coate arraor therein " ; also to the said AVUliara AA'illiaras,
and Roger AA'illiaras, £3. 6. 8., to employ and bestow the same upon
the amendment of the highways, &c., "frora llysweryd to Traslon' iu
the p'ishe of Christchurch," co. Monraouth, and other £3. 6. 8. towards
amending " the highe waies betwixt Gates ashe and Christchurch," in the
said county. WUe Mary to pay fifty shillings yearly to William and
Anne Langley, the two poor children of John Langley, tucker, towards the
maintenance of the said AViUiam to be brought up at school until he is
thu-teen or fourteen years of age, and to provide apparel, &c., for the said
Anne till she be "of the adge of x or xj yeeres," and both to be bound
apprentice : to the said AA'illiam Langley v^' at the age of twenty-one ; and
to the said Anne, his sister, v" when eighteen. To eighteen poor men " a
fryse gowne and a new capp" and sixpence apiece; and to eighteen poor
women "a fryse gowne and a CarchUe of dowlesse or Lockrome" and
sixpence apiece : the men to be taken out of the almshouses " of the
trynitie of Laffordes gate and of the three kinges of Collen att S' Michaells " ;
the keeper of " the hospitall of Laffordes gate," Christopher, testator's
water-bearer, Abbington, his horse-keeper, and John Langley, tucker,
to be of that company ; the women to be of the same houses, and of the
almshouse of "All ballon'," the goodwife Perrin to be one. To the poor
inhabitants within the parish of Christ Church, co. Monmouth, xls, to be
distributed by cousin William Williams and Ryce Langley. Legacies also to
servants John Fowins, Morgan Watkins, Davie Goughe, Sander Robertes,
and Anne Howell, U serving testator at the time of his death, and towards
repairing the bridges of Newport, Carlyon, and Chepstow. AVife Mary to
have the residue, and be sole executrix. Owen Guin esq., cousin WUliam
Williaras of Newport gent. , and brother Michael PepwaU esq. to be overseers,
and each to have iiij" towards " their mominge Clotheis to be worne after
my decease. " Ii wiie Mary should refuse to enter into bonds to the Mayor,
Burgesses, and Commonalty of Bristoll, for the perforraance of all the
legacies, son Toby is to have £500 besides his other legacies. AA'itnessed by
Michael PepwaU, Owen Gyn (sic), and WUliam WUliams.
On Aug. 14th, 34th Eliz., testator made the following codicil. ' To his
wUe Mary his dwelling house for her life, and for the term of thirty-one
years in reversion next alter the expiration of her lUe ; also, for her life, ' ' my
house in broadmeade," late in the occupation of Richard Dole. She is to pay
but vj" for "ray best paire of Andioms," and to have, for her lUe, all the lands
"w''" J bought in fee farme." To servant John Fowens, and "my kinsweoman"
Anne, his wUe, " for terme of xxj yeeres," the tenement and lands which John
James and his sister -Joan, or some one of them holdeth "in iny manno' of
Birwick," co. Glouc, My nephew WiUiam Langley being now deceased,
the two daughters of "my Cosen M' Woodsonnes wief," sister to the said
William, are to have his lega«y. To John Langley, son of "my sonne"

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Toby, an eatate "in reuerc'on for the terme of his leif" of a tenement
and landa held by John Pryor and his wife, for theh- lives, "in my
Manno'' of Berwicke aforesaied " ; also the sum of £50, Twenty ahillinga to
each of " my three inaide s'vantes," Joan Hibbott, Elizabeth Smyth, and
Jane Bennett. The xl" bequeathed to the two daughters of son Toby, and
given thera by theh deceased " graundmother M'''s Pipwall " by her will, and
remaining in testator's hand, to be accepted and taken as part ot the vc"
which he has bequeathed to them. To the Mayor and Comraonalty of
Bristoll xx" towards redeeming the manor of Congresbury, out of the interest
money " w"" they Doe owe me for money lent them."
No record of proof.
The register of the parish of St. Nioholas records the marriage of Philip
Langley and Mary PepwaU, Sept. Uth, 1557.
434.— MARGARET TYNDALL.
1605. March 30th. Testatrix was " of the p'ish of S" John the Baptist
within the Cittie and Countie of Bristoll daughter and heire of John Sebright
late of the same p'ish and Cittie Gent, deceased," and desired to be buried
in the churchyard of that parish, " as neere where my father and mother
lyeth as conveniently it may be. And J will that there be a tombstone
there sett with my name engraved, and the day and yeere of ray buriall for
a memoriall." The sum of four pence yearly to the parson and his successors
"for the roome of the stone there to stand." TVeuty shillings unto the
parson " for my duties omitted." The same amount to the poor of the
almshouse of S' John's aforesaid. Ten shillings to a preacher ' ' for a sermon
to be made at my buriall." As touching "ray land called Estharas hay
lyinge iu the p'ish of Overly (Wolv erley) in the Countie of Worcester,'' in
the occupation of Thomaa Beat or his assigns, cousin Edward Sebright and
hia hehs are to have the said property, on condition of hia giving. "for a
fine thereof " the sum of £20, to be divided among the children of cousin
Thomas Such, and among Roger Goodier and his two sisters, and also on
condition that he and his heirs pay out of the issues and profits of the said
property a yearly rent of twenty shillings for ever for the poor in "the
Citty of Briatoll." If the aaid Edward should refuse, cousins Thomas
Goodier and Thomas Warren are to hold the property on the same condition :
and if they refuse, then the said property, and the rents and reversions of
the same, are to pass to Sir George Snigge knt., one of the barons of " his
Ma'es Court " of the Exchequer, AVilliam Ellis merchant, one of the alder
men of "*the said Cittit ot Bristoll," John Andres gent., AA'alter Gleson,
Thomas Prin, and James Farly, citizens and burgesses of the same city,
being cofeoflees of the lands and tenements "belonginge to the said p'ish
Church of S'' Johu the Baptist in Bristoll," and to their hehs and assigns,
on condition of theu- performance of the said fine and "yeerly An'uitie for
ever." To the same cofeoflees the messuage and tenement "wherein J now
dwell in Bristoll in Brodestreete. " Whereas the father of teatatrix did
bequeath his house in Overley, wherein one Wallis dwelled at the yearly
rent of twenty shillinga, to remain, after the death of testatrix, and of Edith
Coleman, now deceased, to WiUiam Winter of Bristoll, hooper, and to his
lawful heirs ; and that house being since sold ; the heirs of the said WiUiam

Notes of Bhistol Wills. 269
Winter are to have twenty shUlings yearly out of the issues and profits of the
said dwelling house in Broad-street ; and the rest of the rents and profits to be
yearly distributed among the poor of Bristoll : the " seller Roome " with a
little pavement adjoining to the dwelling house, and held of the Chamber of
Bristoll by lease, to remain and continue " vnto my said dwellinge house."
To Margery Floide the little tenement with the little shop under the Guild
hall, parcel of the said Chamber's lease ; she to dwell there " duringe all
the yeeres to come in the said Chamberlins lease," and to pay yearly the
ten shillings due to " the Chamberlin." The sum of £10 to "the poore at
my buriall." To Mary Longe, " now dwelUnge with me," £10, a feather-bed,
Sec, and "the bigger Crocke that goeth about the house." To Margery
Floide " the lesser brasse Crocke w°" goeth about the house," &c. To "the
Com'union Table att S'* Johns one Table cloth of diaper with blew at the
end, and one quart present pott to be vsed to fetch wine for the Com'union
Table." To Susan Walter "my best Curtins and vallenoe." To Edmond
Popley " the Jland Chest in the great Chamber wherein his linnen was." To
goodwUe Haines (?), ot Hambrocke, " the ringe vpon ray finger." Legacies
also to Margery Lucas, William Longe, Edith Sperckes, daughter of Alice
Sperckes, godson Thoinas Warren of Overley, old Mj"^ Foyns, widow,
Elizabeth Cooleman, John Greeves, little Elizabeth Floid, goddaughter Mary
Foyns, and servant Jane Sambome. The rest of the goods, &c., to be sold,
and the raoney given to the poor. Testatrix desires her " verie good
friendes " M'' John Foyns and M.'' Hugh Murcott to "be aydinge and assis-
tinge heerein," and to each of thera, "for their gentlenes and paines," forty
shillhigs : likewise M"" WUliara Lewes " searcher " to be helping herein,
' ' to whora J glue ray husbandes best ringe " : and alao to ' ' ray Cozen "
Thoraas Prin, for his help, "ray owne best ringe." Witneaaed by John
Fownea, Hugh Murcott, William Davella, Thoraas Prin, and John Northall
jun"^. Administration was granted to the feoffees named in the said last will,
before Morgan Jones, surrogate, and Nathaniel PownoU, notary publie and
registrar, April 9th, and to AA'alter Gleson, before John Gooder, &c.,
AprU 12th, 1605.
This will is also in the Bristol probate office ; which office contains only
two of the wills registered in the Orphan Book. The register of the parish
of S' John records the burial of Margaret Tyndall "widowe," April 10th,
1605. It is not quite evident from the register, whether her father was
buried in 1565, or in the following year. The burial of Thomas Pryn
" notarie public " occurs under the date April 1st, 1607.
435.— ABRAHAM COLLMAN, mercer.
1592. March 28th. Testator was of " the Cyty of Bristoll," and desired
to be buried in S' PhUip's churchyard " neere the place where ray Grand
father was buryed." To sons Abraham and John, and daughter Margaret,
£20 apiooo ; and the same amount to " my childe wherew'" my wyet nowe
goeth wi^haU " ; to be paid at their day of marriage, or age of twenty-one.
If all of thera should die before that time, rem. to my two sisters Katharine
and A nue. Wife Margaret to have the residue, and be sole executrix. Also
" J doe pray and desyer M'' Mayor of this Cyty and those to whome the
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in for the assuraunce of the ChUdrens Legacyes accordinge to the lawdable
Custome of this Cytye." John Fox and Thomas Wilcockes to be overseers.
Witnessed by the said John and Thomas, and by Thomas Whyte.
Proved June 8th, 1592,
436.— ELIZABETH PEPWELL, widow,
1591. June 10th. Testatrix was of " the Cyty of Bristoll," and desired
to be "buryed after this my transytory lyef fynishid by the side of my
husbande WUl'm PepwaU at Goulde Aishton in the County of Glouc'." To
son Timothy Pepwell £400, " for the payment whereof J doe appoynte " the
£200 in the hands of M'' Reade, £50 in the hands of M' Thomas Ivye, and
£50 in the hands of WUliam Osborne ot Maxfield, and the other £100 " nowe
Remayninge in ray sonne Langlies handes," the "encrease and proffytte "
whereof to be paid yearly to the said Timothy " for the maynteu'nce of him
his wyet and Children, vntill the the said Tymothye Pepwell and my sonne
Langley shall fjmde or procure some good lande to be bought w*" the said
mony for the better and more Certeynetye of the Lyvinge of the said
Tymothie Se Elizabeth his wyef." The said Timothy and Elizabeth to hold
the lands " for terme of their Lyves, w'" remayndor to his eldest sonne " :
but U the said eldest son should die s.p., rem. to " his seconde sonne" ; and
so to every one of his children, one after another. To the children of the
said Timothy £40, equally divided, and "ymployed " by son Langley to the
use of the said chUdren, till the sons " be of thage of xxj yeeres," and the
marriage of the daughters, or their age of twenty-one, "yf they be not
raarryed." To the said Timothy all the linen " w''" nowe ys in the Cheste at
the heddes hedde in the fore Chamber next the streate." To daughter Mary
Langley £100; also "ray best bedde in Bristoll w*" the bedsteede and
Curteyues of silke," the linen which she " hath alredye, and was delyvered
vnto her by ray raayde Elizabeth Mur when her husbande was Mayor," and
also " a presente potle potte." To daughter Elizabeth Jones the use of £100,
delivered to " my sonne Langley " ; rem. to her husband Ryce Jones, if theu
living ; U not, to such as the said Elizabeth "shall lymytte and appoynte
by her discretion " ; and it she do not dispose the same accordingly, the said
money to " remayne amongesto the female Children of my daughter Andres,
aud the females of the daughters ot the said Tymothie then Lyvinge towardes
their p'ferment to be equaUy devided amongest them " : the said Ryce Jones
to have the use of the said £100, if he "canne geve good and suffycyent
suertyes to my said souinlawe M'^ Langley " for the repayment of the said
£100 " laste inenc'oned," and for the use of the same during the lUe of the
said Elizabeth, and " y f he the said Ryce Jones shall have geven over the
partnerahippe betweene him and Roberte Sanford." To goddaughter Anna
Younge three "Bell Candlestickes," &c., at her marriage, or age of tweuty-
one. To Mary and Anne, daughters of Toby Langley, £20 apiece at the age
of seventeen. To the three daughters of daughter Androwes £20 apiece at
their marriage, or age of twenty-one. To son Timothy " a paler of Childbed
sheetes and a Coople of pillowe beeres of hollande half a garnishe of vessell,
T« o paier of flaunders Candlestickes  a Turkey Carpet, . . . , seaveii
silver spoones flatte headed at the endes a Stone potte Covered w'" sylver
dowble gylte Wexte and footed," and "a Chayer that Came frora beyonde ,
sea," To John PepwaU "nowe prisoner iu ffraunce" £100, To Sarah

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Pepwell " half a dossen of spoones Lyon headed," and £100 in raoney at the
age of eighteen, or when married. To the two children of aon John PepwaU
deceased, viz., to Elizabeth £50, and to Samuel £10 ; to be put out to their
use till "the same Samuell doe accomplishe the Age of xxj yeeres," and the
said Elizabeth be of the sarae age, or married. To Agnes PepwaU £50 when
married. The sum of £10 for " the repayringe of the highe wayes betweene
Bristoll, and Colde Aisheton." The same araount unto the poor of "the
p'ishe of St Nicholas in Bristoll." Forty shillings to the repairing of the
church " of Colde Aishton," Six poor men and six poor women of Bristoll,
and the same number "of Colde Aishton" to have "ffrize gownes" and
four pence apiece, "to be delyvered at the solempnisinge of ray ffunerall."
Twenty shillings to " eu'y of the Almeshowses in Bristoll." Legacies also
to daughter Jones, daughter Andros, wife of John Androwes, Arthur Pep-
wall, godson Edward PepwaU, Toby, Matthias, and Samuel PepwaU, Toby
Langley, sister Botche, cousin Beaae Smythe my brother's daughter, every
maid and raan servant, "the p'son of Colde Aiahton John Tayler," and
Thomaa Gunninge " Baylye of Goulde Aiahton." Son Michael PepwaU to
have the residue, and be executor. M'" Thomaa Ivye and M'' William Reade
"Esquyers," and M.'^ Philip Langley to be overseers, " to whome J geve
three of my best oxen to each of them one, And to cache of thera a gowne
and xls in mony a peece." My sons and their wives, and daughters and
their husbands and all their children, and Toby Langley and his wUe and
children, to have "gownes at ray funerall." If son Michael shall not
permit son Langley to take and receive " the monyes " owing by M'' Reade,
M'' Ivye, and WUliara Osborne, to the use of son Timothy, or shall do any
act to prejudice or hinder " the receyte thereof," or shall not willingly suffer
John Gunninge " nowe my servaunte and apprentyce," who is to tarry and
abide in the " howse and shoppe " of testatrix by the space of two years
next after her decease, ' ' to thintent " to gather her debts, and make sale
of her wares; or it he do wilfully " w'"stande to p'fourme the execution " of
the will, according to the true and plain meaning of the same, " then J doe
appoynte and make Marye Langley my daughter my sole executrix." To
servant John Gunninge, "for his paynes," five marks in money "at the
Comingo fourth of his apprentishippe." By me Elizabeth PepwaU.
" Wrytten by rae George Baldwyn by hor appoyntnient." Witnessed by
Philip Langley, Michael Popwall, John Androwes, George Baldwyn, and
Johu Gunninge,
Proved "in Curia prerogativa" before John Hone, doctor of laws,
July 24th, 1591. 437.— HUMPHREY ANDROWES, raerchant taUor,
1588, May 31st. Testator describes hiraself as "of the Cyty of Bristoll
marchant Tayler and of the p'ishe of the holy Trynytye CaUed Christ Church
there." His body unto the earth " to bo Laide in xp'ien buriall in decente
inanner. " His wife Agnes to be " sole and only Executrix. " To son
Huraphrey and his heirs two messuages " soytuate & lyinge vppon the Key
of Briatoll w'"in the p'ishe of S' Stephena," in the occupation of Thomas
Grove, raariner, "tenant to the same;'' also all interest, right, title, "and
residewe of the terme of yeeres to come " of and in all that long shop under
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joiner, belonging to one of the same ; but wiie Agnes and her assigns are to
hold and occupy the said tenements, shops, goods, 4c., "for the terme of
her naturaU lyef." To the said Humphrey £100 at the age of twenty-one.
To son John £100 at the same age ; also aU interest and term of years in a
messuage " scytuate in Wynestreate in Bi-istoU, w'^in the p'ishe of Christe-
churche wherein PhUlippe Scapulis stac'oner doth nowe dwell for Certeyne
yeeres determynable \"ppon his lyef, except one yeere more after his deceasse
graunted for his wyef that nowe ys To houlde yt ;" but wUe Agnes to
possess and occupy the same messuage for her Ufe : the said John to take it
-with aU the leases and writings belonging thereto. To daughters Abigail
and Agnes Androwes £100 apiece at the age of eighteen, or when married.
If aU my four chUdren should die under age, or before marriage, £100 to
Thomas, Richard, and Mary Griffythe, three of the children of Edward
Griffythe deceased, •' my -wyves Late brother," equally divided at their age
of eighteen. If they should all die, rem. to the chUdren of sister Alice
Chamley equally ; and one other £100 to be divided among the chUdren ot
the said Alice " by even porc'ons ": one other £100 to remain to wiie Agnes :
and ot the other £100, one half to "remayne to the vse of the Chamberlen
of Bristoll and his Successors for the tyme beinge for ever " to buy " certeyne
Landes in ffeesimple," the rent of which to go to the repairing of ' ' the Pyttye
plumpe " for ever ; and the other £50 to remain " to the Company and
fellowshippe of Taylers in BristoU," and to be "sette owte vnto fyve p'sons
of the same Company to every one Ten powndes a peece for and duringe the
terme ot ffyve yeeres to occupye the sarae vppo' Condic'on that every one of
them w^" shall have the mony shalbe bounde w* two suffycient suertyes,
bothe to the Chamberlen of Bristoll and to the Master and Company of
Taylers for the tyme beinge in a reasonable some asweU to repay the Princy-
pall some Receyved at the ende of the said terme of ffyve yeeres, As
alsoe to pay every yere, every one of the fyve p'sons six shUlinges eight
pence a peece, w"" amountethe to xxxUjs iiijd a yere Aud the sarae raony of
AJs viijd a peece shalbe yeerely distributed amongest the poore of the Company
of Taylers where moste neede shalbe by the good discrescyon and advisement
of the M aster and assistantes or the moste p'te of them from tyme to tyme
and soe yt to Contynewe for ever." To daughter Abigail and her heirs the
tenement " over against the Key Pype in Bristoll," being the tenement of
Thomas Latymer ; also " a voyde peece of grownde Lyinge vppon the Key,"
and adjoining unto the back part of " the Taverne Called the Starre," between
a tenement in the occupation of Richard Addams, ropemaker, and a tene
ment in the occupation of  , " w''" said voyde grownde Thomas Good
man Jo yner dothe newe occupye and possesse ;" which property "my late
ffatbei-iu lawe J ohn Griffyth deceassed in his lyef tyme did geve and graunte
vnto me the said Humfrey Androwes and Agnes mj' wyef his daughter for
the terme of our lyves and the Longest Lj'ver of vs." If all the said four
children should die s.p., the said two tenementa and shops upon the Key are
to remain unto the legitimate heh-s of the aforesaid Edward Griffythe ' ' ray
wyves brother ;" and for lack of such issue, to testator's right hehs. To
sister's daughter Agnes Chamley, " nowe dwellinge w'" me in service,"
twenty marks at the age of twenty-one, or when married ; also " one honest
and Comley sea'te of Apparrell for holly dajes aud a,n other suyte for working-
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twenty-one. Forty shillings in money to " the goodwyef Robins nowe beinge
my servaunte ;" and twenty shillings to every one of testator's aervanta and
apprentices at the time of his death. AA'itnessed by Thomas Prinne, notary
public. Proved April 22nd, 1592.
438.— WILLIAM PYTTES, clothier. In the margin Pittes.
1592. Oct. 30th. Testator was of the parish of Temple within the city
of Bristoll, and his will was " wrytten by rae Ryohard Martin mynister of
the said p'ishe. " To be buried ' ' in the Churche of Teraple. " Forty shillings
to the poor of the said parish. To eldest son William "ray howae Wherein
J nowe dwell w'" all furnyture therevnto belonginge," which included " a
standinge bedde w'" a Truckle bedde vnder yt," and the best coverlet " w"^"
J bought of Lynzye the wayte player ;'' wife Agnes to have and hold the
said house and furniture till the said William come to the age of twenty-one ;
also to him £60 at that age ; and the lease of the house " wherein my mother
nowe Jnhabyteth," to hold after her decease ; and also the house, rack, and
garden in the tenure of John Higgins. If son William should die before the
given age, all his legacies to pass to " the nexte of his bretheren in age w="
then shall lyve," at the age of twenty-one. To aons Robert, Thoraas, and
John, £20 apiece at that age. To daughter Elizabeth £30, and " one brasae
Crock," &;c., at that age: if she should die before the said age, the two
daughters of brother Richard Pyttes are to have her said raoney. To
George " ray prentyce " ten shillings. To servant Agnes, and Sir Richard
Martin, vicar of Temple, ten shillings apiece. AVUe Agnes to have the
residue, and be sole executrix. M"- John Pykes and Thomas Hayward
overseers. Witnessed by WUliara Barnes.
No record of proof.
The Temple parish register records the burial of William Pittes,
Nov. 29th, 1592. 439.— MARY NOBLE, widow.
1588. Feb. 12th. Testatrix was of "the p'ishe of S' PhiUipps w'"hi
the Cytye of Bristoll," and desired to be buried at the discretion of her
executors. Twenty shillings to the poor of the said parish. To eldest son
Jessie £5, also " my Bedsteede iu the Parlor,'' &c., at his age of twenty-one,
or when married. To son Thomaa £5, and ' ' a f etherbed w'" hia app'ten'nces
and my best panne and my best Crock," at that age, or when raarried.
Money and gooda also to daughter Elizabeth and son John, at that age, or
their raarriage. To servant Alice Burriett " a flocke bed that ys behinde
the lytic Charaber Dore." Uncle John Bushe, and brother-in-law John
James, " my trustie frindes," to have the residue, and be executors. Wit
nessed by WUliara Edmondes, John Bushe, Nioholas Blake, and Robert
Jefferia. Proved " in Curia prerogatiua," April 30th, 1589.
440.— JOHN JONES "ai'a Smythe."
1592. Feb. 26th. Testator describes himself as "of the p'ishe of S'
Thoraas w*"in the Cytie of Bristoll Sraythe." His body " to the earth from
whence yt came. " To son John Jones and his heirs ' ' one Tyled howse w'"
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274 Notes of Bristol Wills.
one ortcharde lyenge and behige w'"in the p'ishe of S' Georges in the County
of Som's't nowe in myne owne handes and fforteene Acres of grownde there
vnto belonginge nowe in the tenure of Richard Churchehowse. " Also to the
said John "ray best Anvill and my third Anvill," &c., and "my Satten
dublett and my signet ringe And the one haUe of my workinge Tooles ;" also
£30 "at thende of his yeeres of Apprentishippe." To daughter Elizabeth
Jones, and her legitiraate heirs, one house and orchard " w'" one stytch of
lande belonginge therevnto," in the tenure of Thomas Whytinge of S'
Georges ; also " ten Acres of grownde " in that parish, in the tenure of John
Hillseley of Leigh. To daughter Jane Jones, and her legitimate hehs, one
house, and aeven acres of ground thereunto belonging, in that parish, in the
occupation of Elizabeth MoUgrove. To daughters Elizabeth and Jane, and
theh legitiraate heirs, nine acres of ground, in the tenure and occupation of
James Whytinge, of that parish, and Thomaa Perrington, of Leigh aforeaaid,
to be equally divided between them ; also £20 apiece at their marriage, or
age of twenty-one. To daughter Margery Jones .£10 at that age, or when
married. To son Thoraas Jones, and his legitiraate heirs, " the George Close
lyinge and beinge w'"in the p'ishe of Redclyffe w'"in the Cytie of Bristoll
and a styche of grownde lyinge in Redclyffe Meade," all beinge in the tenure
and occupation of Thoraas Thoralinson, of the parish of S' Thoraas ; also
" the howse J nowe dwell in," after the decease of wife Margaret, and £20 at
the age of twenty-one. If all the children should die before that age, or
their marriage, and Michael Partridge, brother of wife Margaret, should die
s.p., one half of the said houses and landa to go to the poor of the parish of S'
Thomas in Briatoll, and the other half to the poor of the parishes of Redcliff
and Teraple iu the same city. To ' ' the Company of the Smythes in Briatoll to
drincke six shillinges eight pence." Legacies also to servant Thoinas Jeine,
WiUiara Beast " o'^ raynister of S' Thoraas," and the twenty-four alms-people
of that parish. Wife Margaret to have the residue, and be executrix. AA'illiam
Pryddy, William Sayer, aud Laurence Reade, overseers, to each of whom
xiijs iiijd. AVitnessed by the said Laurence, and by AA'illiam Pryddy,
AA'illiam Harris, and William Beast.
Proved "in Curia p'rogativa," May 10th, 1593.
441.— WILLIAM BITFEILDE, soapraaker.
1591. July 21st. Testator was of " the Cytie ot Bristoll," and desired
to be buried in S' John's churchyard " next to my wief there buried." Son-
in-law William Yate and daughter Margaret, his wife, to take into their
charge and custody son Martin Bytfield, " beinge a siraple and innocent
Creature w'"owt discretion or goverment," and provide hira with " sufficient
and Convenyent meate and drincke lodginge and app'ell Duringe his naturall
lyffe :" if they wUl do so, they are to have " my best nest of silver goblettes
w'" one Cover double Guilt of the value of xxxiij" viijs or thereabowtes aud
a nest of Silver Aleouppes Double guilt of the value of xvij" or there
abowtes," &c., also " one doosen of Apostle Spoones of silver of the value of
viij" or thereabowtes. " To wife Joan, for her life, the messuage and teneraent
in the occupation of Thomas Langley ' ' scytuate and beinge in xp'omas streate
w'"in the said Cyty of Bristoll," and the messuage "in Cornestreate,"
which was "sometyrae p'cell of the possessions of the late dissolved
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" ffurber ;" also " one chief rent or yeerely rente " of twelve pence, issuing
out of a tenement "in Baffestreate w'"in the said Cytie," sold to John
Bulbeck, deceased; and a yearly rent of four shillinga, "issuinge owt of
one Tenement in Redclieffe streate w'"in the said Cyty and yeerely paid by
the proctors of the p'ishe of Redclieffe afforesaid"; rem. to daughter Joan,
and her legitimate heirs ; in def., rem. to " ray Right heyrea for ever." The
executors are to hold the dwelling house and shop " for the terme of nyne-
score dayes next after my Deceasse ;" rem. to sou Giles Bytfield and his
heirs, together with "all the glasse iu the howse and the drapery and
borders in the Parlo'' accordinge to a fformer bargayne betweene vs before
this tyme concluded, Jn Considerac'on of Threescore and odd powndes by
hira to me paid." After the ninescore days, the said GUes to have all the-
residue of the lease and term of years of and in the said shop, together with
the original lease thereof, on condition that he ' ' shall make seale and
delyver to myne executors a generall releas of all deraaundes (the Legacyes
afforesaid excepted) w'"in forty daies next after my deceasse." To Henry,
son of the said William and Margaret Yate, "my greate signet of goulde
w'" a Red stone therein.'' To "my Lovinge ffrend Thomas Fawkett my
Geneva bible and Twenty shillinges for a token of olde good will." Wife
and daughter Joan to have the reaidue, and be executora. Son-in-law
AA'iUiara Yate and the aaid Thoraaa Fawkett overseers. Witnessed by the
said Thomas, and by William Saxey, Edmond Erond, and George Caulie.
Proved "apud Bristoll " before Morgan Jones, deputy to Francis James,
doctor of laws, Oct. 21st, 1591.
442,— HENRY GOUGHE, raerchant.
1592. Jan. 20th. Testator was of " the Cyty of Bristoll." No dhection
as to burial. To wUe Mary, during her life, the dwelling house "in
Bald-wynstreate ;" also all lands and tenementa in " the forreat of Deane,"
CO. Glouc, until son George Goughe shall accomplish the age of twenty-one,
"yf she shall soe longe lyve :" U the aaid George should die, she is to hold
the property during the minority of aon Matthew, and also the orchard and
garden "at MichaeU Hill." To daughter Anne Goughe the lease of the
house inhabited by goodwUe Leeke in the pariah of S' Nicholas in Bristoll ;
the said lease and house to remain to daughter Elizabeth Goughe, if the said
Anne should die before marriage ; and to Matthew Goughe, if the said
Elizabeth should so die ; and to son John Goughe, if the said Matthew
should so die. To daughter Anne £100 at the age of eighteen, or when
raarried. To daughter Elizabeth £100, to be paid to her in like raanner.
To sons Matthew and John £100 apiece at the age of eighteen, except it
shall seera better to " ray wyef and their frindea " to be paid rather for their
preferment as apprentices, or to detain the same " tyU they come to xxiij W
yeerea of Age, yf they be not apprentises." And whereas "some p'te of
my estate lyeth on the sea, and beyonde the sea in adventures my wiU ys
that U any shaU myscarry and be lost of my goodes," the losses shaU be
cast upon aU the goods, plate, and chattels, and be "borne equally by my
wyef and the fower children above named to whome J have geven the
cccc" sol' p' libro." Eldest son George, and his legitimate heirs, to have
aU lands and teneraents " m the forrest of Deane ;" also the dwelling house
in S' Stephen's parish, with the reversion thereof, and the garden and
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orchard at Michael hill, and all implementa "aswell at Breme in my howae
there, aa in Bristoll in my dwellinge howse there," except the estate herein
mentioned "to my wyef ;" in default of issue, rem. to Matthew, my second
son ; in def. , rem. to John, my third son. The plate to be divided among the
said children. WUe Mary to be sole executrix. Brother George Gough,
brother-in-law Thoraas Jaraes, and "Tho: Whyt my kynsman" to be
supervisors. Witnessed by Thomas James and Thomas Whyte,
Proved " in Curia prerogativa" Nov. 13th, 1593.
443.— BENEDICT WYNTER, gentleman. In the margm Winter.
1592. Feb. 14th. — -"of the Citye of Bristoll genf , , . at this present
J ame bounde on A voyadge to the Seas and knowe not whether ever J shall
retume home againe or not yet reposinge ray seUe into the handes of the
Almightye bothe abroade and at home and alwayes appealinge vnto Christe
Jesus the sonne of god for ra'cye." To brother WiUiara Wynter £200. To
Anne Huntlye, daughter of Ansell Huntlye " of Hull al's Hill of the p'ishe
of Barckley," co. Glouc, gentleraan, " whoe raarryed w'" my sister marye,"
£100. To sister Anne, wife of George Pryce, £50, to be delivered by
the executors to the Mayor' and Comraonalty of Bristoll to the use of the
said Anne, and by them to be put forth upon good assurance for her
better maintenance frora time to time " soe longe as shoe shalbe covert
baron w*" the said George Price," and no part thereof to be delivered unto
him, ' ' iu considerac'on of the speciall care w'=" J desier the mayor to take
thereof for the tyme beinge." The sum of £10 unto " the Newe erected
Hospitall called the Queenes Hospitall in the Colledge Greene of Bristoll."
The same araount to servant Robert More (?), if he " returne from Sea." To
Thomas Knowell of Sherborne " the some of Tenne poundes to imploye in
A pece of silver plate and thereon to grave my armes and name in Remem
braunce of me. " Brother-in-law Aunsell Huntlye to have the residue, and
be executor. Witnessed by Anselme Huntlye, George Baldwyn, and Thomas
Stevens. No record of probate. 444.— ELEANOR PILL, widow.
1594. June 9th. Testatrix was of " the p'ishe of all hollandes wt"in the
Citty of Bristowe, "and willed that her body be laid " as neere vnto ray late
husbande as yt convenientlie maie be." All her apparel to be equally
divided between her two sisters, Agnes ' ' the wiefe of William Nicholas of
Pilston (Pilton) in devonsheere," and Grace " the wiefe of Jesper Castelman "
of Bridgwater, co. Somerset. To kinsman Hugh Poarde the dwellmg house,
with "the vse and p'ffite of my garden grounde in S' Jones p'ishe in
Bristoll," adjoining to the back part of the almshouse there, until son John
Pill is twenty-one years of age. If the said John should die before that age,
the said Hugh to enjoy the lease, and all the whole years to come. The said
John to pay and allow towards the building of a lodge in the said garden,
which the said Hugh ' ' dothe purpose to cause to be newlie builte " there,
one thhd part of all such charges and expenses as by a just "accompte"
shall appear to be laid out by the said Hugh, or his asaigna, in the building
of the lodge. To the said Hugh Pearde "the leas and terme of yeres of A
stable Roorae w'=" liethe in Diicklane neere the Pittie gate in Bristoll ;" also

Notes of Bristol AA'ills. 277
two other leases " of certeine romes p'cell of the Gillardes June in the
Highe Streate,'' the one granted by Ralph Piltingetonn (Pilkington), and
the other by William Davis. Gold rings to brothers George and John
Pearde, and brothers-in-law John AA'ade of London, and Nicholas Pill.
Forty shUlings to the poor in "the Cittie of Bristowe." Residue of goods,
leases, &o., to son John Pill at his full age of twenty-four. The said Hugh
Pearde to have the tuition, custody, education, and bringing up of the said
John untU he shall be of the age " of xxj''" yeres," and also the use and
keeping of his goods, leases, plate, &c. If the said John should die before
the age of twenty-four, the said Hugh to have the third part of his goods ;
and the children of the aforesaid sisters, Agnes and Grace, to have the
other " to thurde p'tes " equally divided. The said Hugh to hold, possess,
and enjoy the house aud cellars ' ' wherein J nowe dwell in the Highe streate,"
paying to the use and account ot the said John PUl a yearly rent of £10.
The said John to be sole executor. Thomas Salterne, grocer, and Jaraes
Cadell, pewterer, to be overseers, and have xs apiece. Witnessed by the
said James, and by William Davis, innholder, and Thomas Prinne.
Sealed, &c., June 10th, 1594.
No record of probate. Comraission to adminiater waa granted to Hugh
Perde, Deo. 3rd, 1594, aa appears by fne copy at Somerset House, Dixey, 88.
445.— THOMAS DAVIS, hooper.
1593. Dec. 25th. Testator was of " the p'ishe of S' Stephens w*"hi the
Cyty of Bristoll," and desired to be buried iu the churchyard of that parish,
"as nighe vnto my sonnes grave as raay be." If wife Agnes should marry,
she is to pay £10 to son Henry, and also give to hira " the great Cheast
at the Stayer head," &o. She is to have the use of the goods "vntill she
shall marry," when brother John Davis shall have the keeping of " my said
Sonne," and the goods, until he corae " of Lawfull yeres." A black cloth
doublet to the husband of sister Joan. The best breeches to brother John.
To "ray brother John his daughters " xs apiece. Wife Agnes to have the
residue, and be executrix. Witnessed by John Davis, hooper, and Thomas
Tyzon, parson of S' Stephen's.
Proved at BristoU, Feb. 15th, 1595.
This will is foUowed by a considerable number of the writings referred
to in the Introduction. 446.— WILLIAM PREWETT, draper.
1594. AprU 2nd. Teatator was of "the Citye of 'Briatoll," and deahed
to be buried in the churchyard of S' James's parish, " in the Tombe where
my father was layed." Eighteen poor men, and eighteen poor women to
have " blacke frize go wnea," andth« men capa, and the women "Kercheiffes"
at the burial. To the two almshouses in the parish of S' James twenty shillings
apiece. To the almshouse without Temple gate, and that " in the Tuckers
Hall," twenty shUlings apiece. To " the Spittell house " without Redcliff
gate ten shUlings yearly out of " my landes " for ever, " soe as they doe not
p'cure any lisence vnto them or vnto any other for thera to begge but if they
shall have or procure any suche lisence then this leagasye to be voide." The
sum of £5 to the repairing of " the Highe waye betwene Redcliffe Churche

278 Notes of Bristol AA'ills.
and the Brighte Bowe ;" and the same amount to the repairing of "the
Highe waye betwene Laffordes aud Dungeons Crosse." To wife Joan the
lease of the house at Hanam, and of the mills, grounds, &c., if she continue
" sole and vnraarryed ;" Thomas Pitcher to assure unto her the benefit of
the grant which testator procured Richard Danvers to ' ' make vnto hira vpon
truste to ray vse :" after her decease, or marriage with any other, the said
lease of Hanam house, mills, and grounds, had of AA'illiam Lacye, as also the
said interest conveyed by Richard Danvers unto Thomas Pytcher, to go to
the executors : the said Thomas to assign the interest that "remanethe in him"
of the premises to the uses aforesaid. To wife Joan, for her lUe, the
dwelling houae upon the Back in Bristoll, with the shop, &c., stretching
unto S' Nicholas-street, and all the rooras thereof, in the occupation of " my
selfe," or of Thomas Pitcher ; rera. to the said Thoraas and his wife Prudence
during their lives ; rem. , after their decease, to nephew Anthony Prewett
and his hehs. To the said Joan the rent of the dwelling house of Richard
Ryce, tailor, in Bristoll ; the reversion of the house and rent, after her
decease or marriage, to remain to the said Anthony, and to his heirs. Also to
the said Joan £100, fourscore oz. of plate, &c., and all the household stuff in
the aaid houaes at Hanam and Briatoll, for her life. Testator having in his
house two rings, "thone w'" a dyamonde of John Westons in panne of
fower poundes thother A Turkeys of Henrye Westons in paune of fortye
seven shillinges,'' the said John and Henry are to have their rings again
upon payment of the money ; but U they shall not be redeemed, daughter-
in-law Prudence Pitcher to have the ruig with the diamond, and also "the
beste ringe w'" a turkeys " bought by testator of Richard Bennett. To son-
in-law Thoinas Pitcher the ring ' ' w'^^ my mother gave me when J was a
batcheler." To brother John Prewett 100 marks; also £10 yearly, to be
paid quarterly by even portions, out of all "ray landes and rentes" in
Bristoll, ray said dwelling and Richard Rice's house excepted. To sister's
son William Corye so much as shall raake up the legacy bequeathed unto
hira by John Prewett " my father " remaining in " my handes " £40, to be
paid at his age of twenty-one. To Alice Weekes, Thomas Wykes, and
Charity AA'eekes, the children ot Edward Weekes " bye my sister," £30
apiece at their marriage, or age of twenty-one ; rem. to the executors, U the
said chUdren should all die. To the children of " my Neeoe " Joan Yoroke
£10 apiece at their raarriage, or age of twenty-one. The aum of £5 yearly
to late servant Patrick AA'hite. To kinsraan William, aon of Patrick Younge,
£5 when he shall " come fourthe of his app'ntiahode. " To Alice and Anne,
the children of Thomas Pytcher, £40 apiece at their marriage, or age of
twenty-one. To Bartholoraew HiU, and to his heirs and asaigna, the garden
bought of William Lacye in the pariah of S"- Philip in Briatoll. Edward
AA'eekes is forgiven " all that he dothe owe vnto me." These to have black
cloth gowns at "my buriall," — wUe Joan, Thoinas Pitcher and his wUe
Prudence, brother John Prewett and his wife, AA'iUiam Yorcke and his wife
Joan, Richard Hill, Edward Bosdon, Thoinas Pytt, William Vawer, Richard
Smythe sheriff of Bristoll, Christopher Walker, Patrick AVhite, and William
Younge " a Clooke." John Harris, the keeper of Nev?gate in Bristoll, also
to have ' ' a gowne of blacke Clothe at my buriall. " To nephew Anthony
Prewett all lands, teneraents, reversions, &c., and the residue of goods.
AA'Ue Joan to leave the executors £50 after her decease. Legacies to the

Notes of Bristol AVills. 279
pariahionera of the church of S' Nicholaa in Briatoll " to the vae of theire
said church thadvowaon of the same w'=" J boughte of William Jones," to
sister Charity's daughter Margaret Burnell, wife of John Bumell of Exeter,
son-in-law Richard Hill, Joan wUe of William Wyott, servant John Cosson,
Edward Bosdon, and Thomas Pytt. Edward Bosden, Thomas Pytt
" charaberlayne " of Bristoll, and late servant Patrick White to be executors
" of truste to thuse of my said Nephewe Anthonye Prewett " until he is
twenty-five years of age, when he is to be full and whole executor. Master
WUUam Vawer, and the aforeaaid maater Richard Smythe, overseers.
Thomas Pitcher to " instructe and bringe vpp my said Nephewe in the trade
of drap'ye " untU he is twenty-five. Witnessed by William Carey, draper,
and Roger Longe.
Proved at London, June 14th, 1594.
447.— ROBERT TAYLOR, merchant. In the margin Tayler.
1594. Aug. 24th, Testator was of " the Citty of Bristoll," and desired
to be buried where his executrix should think it convenient. Forty
shillings to be distributed among the poor of Briatoll "at the tyme of my
buriall," To son Robert £20, whereof the sum of £10 is paid ; also "my
signett of golde," &;c. To daughter Katharine Childe £20, whereof the sum
of £10 was paid in June 1587 ; also some plate. To daughter Jane Taylor
£80, &o. To daughter Anne Tayler £70, &c. Twenty shUlings ' ' in golde "
to sister Margaret Robins. The legacies of my two young daughters, Jane
and Anne, to be delivered in ready raoney unto " Credible men in the Citty of
BristoU " for a reasonable annuity for the maintenance of the said children ;
which men are to give good assurance with sureties to the executrix and
overseers ; and "neither the ffather of the orphantes nor the Chamber of the
citty of Bristoll " is to be troubled in the matter. WUe Katharine to be
sole executrix, and to have the residue of goods, and the debts owing by
son Robert and others. Brother-in-law John James of WoUaston, Thomas
Durlinge, and son Robert, overseers, to each of whom xs. AVitnessed by
Thomas Watkins " Scr' " and Robert Taylor,
No record of probate : but the will was proved Oct. 23rd, 1595, having
been made Aug. 16th, 1594, according to the copy at Somerset House,
Scott, 57. 448.— RICHARD COOKE.
1593. Feb. 4th. Testator, who was of " the p'ishe of Littell S' Austins
by Brisf," waa then "meaninge by the aufferance of god to make my
voyadge ou' the Seaa, " His body to the earth. Ten shillings to ' ' the poore
of the same p'ishe." To son John £10 ; alao "my Whistell and Chaine and
my Jnstrumentes belonginge to the Sea," To daughter Anne £10, &c,, and
a " Table Boorde in the Cocklofte," To son William £10, and "A Salte of
Silver," To son Thomas £10 ; also a stone cup covered and bound with
silver and gilt, and a counter " beinge of apruce." To son Philip £10, &c.,
and haU a dozen "of Silvei^ apoonea doble gilte.'' 'To (daughter?) Agnes
Cooke the lease and years to come " ot the howse that Nicholas Barnes dwel
lethe in," To aon Thomas and his legitiraate heirs, after the decease of his
mother, " the howse that J doe dwell in ;'' in def., rera, to son Philip ; in

280 Notes op Bristol Wills.
def., rem. to son William; in def., rem, to son John; in def., rem. to
daughter Agnes and her heirs for ever. The pewter and brass given to the
chUdren by their grandmother, to be equally divided among them. The
daughters to have their legacies at the age of sixteen, and the men chUdren
at twenty-one. Wife Joan to have the residue, and be executrix. Wit
nessed by Thomaa Batten, Clement Goddell, WiUiam Merrike, " w*" other
raore." No record of proof,
449.— THOMAS NEATHWAY, mariner,
1595. Feb. 7th. Teatator deacribes hiraaelf aa " of Bristoll in the County
of Som's't Marryner." His body to the earth "whereof yt was ffirste made."
To youngest son Thomas Neathway £100 at the age of twenty-one : " my
good frinde " John Younge of Bristoll to have " the puttinge fourth of the
said hundred powndes to the beste vse, " and to put in sufficient surety for the
repayment of the said raoney, with the profits thereof. If the said Thoinas
die before the given age, the said money to corae to eldest son George
Neathway. And whereas "J was p'te victualler at the tyme ot my hurte
in the good shippe called the Swan of Bristoll in the some of ffortye fyve
powndes tenne shUlinges J also will and bequeathe, that if yt shall ohaunce
the said Shippe to take any purchase in this her voyadge that the quarter
thereof shall corae and be to the vse of ray youngest sonne Thoraas Neath
way, and alsoe to be putt fourth to the beste p'ffytte, by the foresaid John
Younge, vntill he shalbe of age. And if he chaunce to dye before, then to
co'nie vnto my other sonne George Neathway." To apprentice Robert
Trippett "my sea Chiste,'' sea apparel, and all sea iuatruments. AVife
Elizabeth Neathway and son George to b3 executora. The said John Younge,
overseer. Witnessed by John Hoggett, Thomas Greves, John Chesses, and
John Armorer.
This will is also registered in the third volume of wills at the Council
House ; but neither that volume nor the Orphan Book gives the date of
probate. There is however a copy at Somerset House, Drake, 15, from
which we learn that the will was proved Feb. 26th, 1595,

CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS,

For "Porteshened," in the note of probate after the will of John Stoke,
p, 7, read Portesheued.
For " p'ochus," in the first line of Bernard Obeleye's will, p. 26, read
p'och' as.
The clause in the will of Thomas Tanner, p. 63, relating to the tapers,
raay seem to requhe some explanation. Testator desired that eight poor
people should carry eight tapers to the cathedral church of St. Andrew,
'and hold thera "in exequijs raeis circa corpus raeum ib'm de nocte & in
Crastino ad missam ;" and also — " lego alijs viij paup'ibz deferent' alios viij
Cereos ab eccl'ia sc'i Andree p'dicf ad eccriam sc'i Cuthb'ti AA'ell' chca
corpus meum in exequijs meis de nocte Se in missa in Crastino,"
A legal document, 10 Richard U., preserved at Bristol, was witnessed
by AA'illiam de Ele, as the name is also -written in the Orphan Book,
pp. 12, 52 ; not le Ele, as on p. 75.
The names of Laurence Wermystre and his wife Maud, by whom certain
rents and services were paid, were accidentally omitted from the sixth line
of the will of Margaret Stephenus, p. 97. The will of Laurence Warmestre,
burgess of Bristol, was made April Uth, 1421, and proved May 6th, in the
same year, in P.C.C, J/arcAe, 51. He bequeathed suras of money to the
mother church of Worcester, St. Stephen's church in Bristol, where he
desired to be buried, the cathedral church of Waterford in Ireland, the
church of St. Mary of "Roos," &c., and left all his lands and other
possessiona in the town and fielda of AA'eyraouth to Agnea Gros, relict of
Henry Gros. The sura of £7 for a chalice and pair of vestments for the use
of the chapel or parish church of Weymouth. Forty ahillings to Thoraas
Knapp's daughter when raarried, John Troyt and Robert Panys executors.
For " Halleway," in the note of probate after the will of John Hethe,
p. 110, read Hallewey.
The original of the clause relating to the soleran remembrance of the
soul of Thomas Jonys, and his wUe Elen's, p. 137, may suggest a more
desirable rendering : — "volo insuper q'd p' ffelici Reco'raendac'o'e A'i'e race
ac A'i'e p'd'ce Elene vx'is mee in D'm'icis in Pulpito faciend' quilibet vioar'
d'ce Eccl'ie sc'i Nich'i qui p' terapore erit sing'lis Annis irap'petun' p'cipiat
p' manus procurator' eiusdera Cripte Die sc'i Mathei de redditu Mesuagij
p'd'ci." In the second note on p. 138, fifth line, orait "friar,"
Insert of before " that church," in the second line of the will of John
Nancothan, p, 143. It raay be mentioned that a John Nancothan, grocer,
was admitted to the freedom of the city of Bristol, on Feb. 24th, iu the 5th
year of the reign ot Elizabeth.

282 Corrections and Additions,
In the heading of the will of William Canynges, p. 151, omit the comma,
and insert it- before "antea," It appears that Thoinas Hawkesok, whose
narae occura in the will, was ordained a secular priest in the church of St,
Nicholas at Worcester, obtaining his title frora Great Malvern, March 14th,
1466. The copy of this will at Somerset House, Wattys, 17, has Isabel
Powett instead of "Powlett."
For "Eatoefeld," at the end of Robert Jacob's will, p, 157, read
Fstrefeld. For "Ei," in the last sentence ot William Rowley's will, p, 162, read
Mt. The word "Cabbowe," in John Fuyster's will, p. 173, is explained in
the will of John Rowley, merchant and burgess of Bristowe, dated Sept.
2nd, 1489, and proved Nov. 10th, in the same year, in P.C.C, Milles, 29,
That teatator speaks of " alle my Cabowe or stuf in Maroh'undise."
For " especiall," in the last line ot p. 178, read especciaU.
The will of Robert Thorne, p. 180, differs in several places from the
copy at Somerset House, Thower, 18. The latter baa Gregorio Catanio,
Anthony Cornell, Bobert Ondeley, Sec. The will of Robert Thorne, father of
thia teatator, which waa proved July 6th, 1519, may be seen there, in
Ayloffe, 19 ; and that of his mother, Joan Thorne, proved May 16th, 1523, iu
Bodfelde, 8.
The will of John Awate, or Auste, is entered twice, with different dates,
in the Orphan Book, and was inadvertently copied a second time into this
work; pp. 231, 237.

i3srx)E x:

Abbington,—, 267.
Abbott, Eobert, 218
Abell, Isabel, 141
„ Eiohard, 83
Aberte, Master, 265
Abevan, Robert, 286
Abolton, James, 200
Abraham, Adam, 65
„ Joan, 16, 13, 19
Aclonne, Tangela, 143
Adames, Richard, 2.53, 265, 272
Adams, Nicholas, oS, 67
„ Eobert, 190, 289
Addams, Agnes, 222
Elizabeth, 222
„ Francis, 239
„ Jane, 239
„ Roger, 222
„ Thomas, 213, 2S9
Addyson, John, 200
A Deane, Eobert, 262
Ades, Elizabeth, 212
„ John, 211, 212
Adekyn, Richard, 21
Adies, John, 213
Aeruondts, Peter, 162
AflUde, Martin, 1S6
Afylde, Roger, 193
Aileway, Ohristopher, 252
Ailleward, John, 114
Ailly, John, 16
Ailmer, John, 124
Alberton, Andrew, 164
„ Joan, 164
John, 156, 164
Aldeworth, Thomas, 199, 207, 209, 223,
230, 231, 242, 248
Aldworthe, Simon, 234
Aleyn, Isabel, 9
Alflat, Eobert, 200
Algode, Sunon, 59, 76
Alkin, Eichard, 244
Alkyne, John, 199, 222, 258
,, Margaret, 199
„ Eiohard, 199
Allen, Lady Mary, 208
Alpe, Water, 175
Alwey, Nicholas, 70
Alwyn, John, 139
Alye, Edward, 261, 262
„ Elizabeth, 261
„ Joan, 261
,, Margery, 261
Amayne, Agnes, 180
„ John, 186
Amyet Eobert, 8
Andreas, John, 96
Andrewe, Eichard, 167
Androwes, Abigail, 272
Agnes, 272
Humphrey, 212, 271, 272
John, 256, 268, 271
Anketill, Andrew, 19, 48, 67
Anthony, Agnes. 175
ap Griffith, Stephen, 121
ap Howell, Thomas, 162
ap Philipp, Morgan Jenkyn, 147

Aphowell, Katharine, 150
Apparry, goodwife, 229
Apphowell, Jenkine, 211
Appowell, Alice, 197
„ Richard, 198
„ Thomas, 215
William, 197, 198
ap PoUangha', David, 170
„ John, 170
A Price, John, 251
Aprioe Thomas, 199
Apprice, goodwife, 229
Appulby, Eiohard, 73
Aprotherowe, Morris, 229
ap Thomas ap Prene, William, 126
Arch, William, 122
Archar, Eichard, 157
Archer, Henry, 130
Archor, John, 27
Arden, Robert, 240
Ardern, John, 93
Arffos, John, 187, 138
,, Eichard, 188
„ -William, 138
Argall, Laurence, 197, 200, 203
„ Eichard, 234, 247
„ Thomas, 180, 182, 196
Armerer, John, 280
Armys, Richard, 65
Arnold, Lady, 285
Arondell, John, 97
Arther, Eichard, 232, 247
Arthour, Eichard, 145
Arthur, Adam, 64
Isabel, 6, 28, 41
„ John, 37, 106, 122
„ Thomas, knt., 6, 41
William, 132
Arvas, Eichard, 108
Ashy, Robert, 63
Asch, Eichard, 43
„ William, 26
Ashcote, William, 49
Ashe, Anne, 208
„ John, 208, 209
„ Margaret, 208
„ Mary, 208
Askell, John, 166
Aspsen, John, 141
As-sch, Agnes, 120
„ John, 119
,, Eose, 53
Assche, Thomas, 129, 146
Asscheworthy, Joan, 20
Asshton, Denis, 70, 83
„ Joan, 16
Eobert, 70, 71
Aston, John, 156
at Berkyng, Agnes, 76
Athall, John, 212
Atkins, William, 263, 254
Atkyns, Maud, 169
William, 159
atte Barugh, Peter, 28, 47
atte Celer, John, 64, 108
„ Thomas, 69
atte Corner, Adam, 11
atte Feiradon, Richard, 23

234

atte Hay, Thomas, 18, 23, 32, 55, 110
atte Hulle, Thomas, 44
atte Lane, William, 29, 33
atte Mede, Thomas, 42
atte Rode, Alice, 105
w alter, 105
atte Walle, Elizabeth, 115
„ Robert, 115
atte Water, William, 63
Attewelle, John, 89
atte Welle, William, 102
atte -Wode, Peter, 22, 86
Atwood, James, 250
Aumiger, William, 8
Auncell, Elen, 94
Aungell, Isabel, 84
Au.ste, or Awste, John, 231, 237
„ Elizabeth, 231, 237
Mary, 231,- 337
„ Robert, 231, 237
¦William, 231, 237
Austyn, John, 25, 73, 85
,, Eichard, 39
Austyne, Doctor, 193
Avery, William, 221
Avynce, Hugh, 106
Aylleward, William, 115

Baath, John, 42
Babbecary, Henry, 36
Babestoke, John, 87
Backe, Thomas, 41, 81
Backwell, Joan, 93
Badecok, Gilbert, 94
„ John, 36
Badram, George, 218, 236
Badron, Thomas, 110
Bagenham, Alexander, 96, 97
Baggewell, John, 46
Bagod, John, 145, 147, 161, 166
Bagot, Clement, 125, 133
Bagott, John, 158
Bagpath, Henry, 102
„ John, 53, 70
Bailieff, Eichard, 226
Baillebien, Thomas, 33
Bailly, John, 24, 86
Bailye, James, 193
Baker, Alice, 88, 168
„ Anne, 168
„ Edward, 204
,, Elizabeth, 163
,, goodwife, 267
„ James, 168, 173
,, Joan, 168
,, John, 130, 172
,, Magdalene, 168
„ Margaret, ISO, 168
,, Margery, 111
„ Maud, 168
,, Ralph, 52
„ Eichard, 174
„ Roger, 252
„ Thomas, 168, 169
„ Walter, 88, 117
„ William, 77, 106, 168, 169
Bakkester, Robert, 65
Baldwin, George, 220, 222, 252 271,276
Bale, John, 164, 168, 169
Ball, Alice, 113
„ John, 158, 163, 164
„ Thoinas, 113
Ballarde, Alice, 193
„ Jane, 192, 193
„ Joan, 192, 193
„ Syble, 19-2

Ballarde, William, 180, 183,
Balsall, Thomas, 155
Bannebury, John, 33, 52, 7
Banner, Robert, 244
Bantinge, John, 251
Barber, 234
Barbor, Eichard, 6, 41
Barbour, Geoffrey, 43
„ Joan, 19
„ John, 51, 173
William, 89
Barebone, Elizabeth, 261
Barell, John, 18, 21, 26, 38
Robert, 18
Barero, Janycot, 162, 170
„ Robert, 162
Baret, Margery, 95
,, William, 95, 120
Barette, Joan, 117
Barloo, Roger, 186
Barlow, John, 185, 186, 187
Barnell, Thomas, 231, 237
Barnes, 200
„ David, 233
„ John, 211
,, Nicholas, 279
„ Thomas, 216
„ William, 273
Barnesley, Gilbert, 192
Baron, Robert, 139, 157
,, Thomas, 171
Barons, John, 199, 216
Barough, Thomas, 77
Barrat, John, 232
Barret, William, 198, 201
Barrett, Hugh, 212
,, Eichard, 216
Barri, Thomas, 38
Barro, John, 219
Barrowe, Edward, 209
,, John, 249
Ban-}', Elena, 47
,, Stephen, 47
Barryei-o, John, 171
Barstaple, Isabel, 6, 86
,1 John, 6, 16, 69, ¦
74, 86, 115, 12.5
,, Maud, 35
„ Nicholas, 146
,, Robert, 80, 81
Walter, 142
Barstaple, alias Shepward,
„ „ Robert, 142
,, ,, Thomas, 14
„ „ William, 14
Bartelote, Tiiomas, 69
Barton, Thomas, 07, 76
Barwicke, Richard, 216, 216
Baskervile, John, 107
Basset, Elizabeth, 121
„ John, 29, 86, 120, 1:
„ William, 121
Batche, Cristian, 197
Bateman. Edward, 236
Bath, alias Pochyn, John, ',
Bathe, John, 46, 66, 71, 73,
Batte, Laurence, 128
,, Margaret, 129
„ Roger, 86, 87, 128, 1:
Batten, Thomas, 280
Batter, John, 93
Batyn, Joan, 167
„ John, 112
Baughe, James, 262
Bawdon, Alice, 42
Bawnc, Edward, 181
Baylyve, Gregory, 259

285

Baynam, Richard, 239
„ Thomas, 239
W alter, 236
„ William, 239
Baynham, Robert, 254
Bayon, John, 108
Robert, 108
Beale, Henry, 245
Beast, William, 274
Beauflour, Agnes, 46, 116
„ Edmund, 20, 42
„ Geoffrey, 6. 48
„ Thomas, 116
Walter, 16
Beaupyne, Margaret, 78
„ Thomaa, 28, 77, 78, 127
Beche, de le, Richard, 43
Bede, William, 204
Bedford, William, 174
Bedhampton, Richard, 61
Bedstone, Richard, 120
Beede, Thomas, 188
Beell, Henry, 170
„ John, 170
,, Katharine, 170
,, Thomas, 170
Bekeford, Maud, 50
Bekeswell, ^v alter, 34
William, 34
Beket, John, 36, 37
„ Maud, 37
Belamy, Robert, 127
Bell, Ahce, 196
„ James, 196, 197
Bellamye, Alice, 262
Bellmgam, Thomas, 199, 239
Bene, Dorothy, 219
Benet, Robert, 82, 99
„ Thoinas, 52, 53, 54, 57, 53, 74
„ Walter, 135
„ William, 74
Benham, John, 16
Benion, Elizabeth, 251
Benley, Alice, 81
,, Joan, 97
„ John, 97
,, Eobert, 98
„ Thomas, 97
„ William, 81, 90, 103
Bennet, alias Harris, Alice, 230
Bennett, Jane, 268
„ Ralph, 229, 230
„ Eichard, 278
Bense, Thomas, J79
Beoff, John, 73, 74
Berber, John, ISO
Berdon, John, 117
„ William, 65, 117
Berebrewer, Griffith, 233
Berelay, John, 59
Berford, William, 35
Berkeley, John, 16, 48
,, Maurice, knt., 1.39
,, alias Clyve, Thomas, 117
Berkley, Isabel, 157
,, Maurice, 157
Bern, John, 113
Bernard, Alice, 168
„ Joan, 168
John, 117
Bemelee, John, 41
Bertlot, Thomas, 83
Bertram, John, 92
Bery, Edward, 153
„ John, 59
Sest, Thomas, 268

Betham, Julian, 220
Bettes, Thomas, 213
Welthian, 213
Beverley, Emmot, 120
John, 110
„ Eobert, 114
Bevyr, or Bevir, Thomas, 141, 143, 161
Bewsam, Master, 182
Beynton, John, 189
Bierden, Agnes, 125, 126
„ Alice, 126
„ Edmund, 48, 124, 126
„ W illiam, 10, 40, 48, 94, 125, 126
130
Birche, Eobert, 170
Birde, John, 168
„ William, 233, 235
Bisley, Henry, 128, 129
,, Thomas, 129
Bissy, John, 19
Bitfield, Giles, 275
„ Martin, 274
William, 274
Bithesea, William, '209
Blake, John, 29, 87
„ Master, 229
„ Nicholas, 199, 273
„ Richard, 116
Blakeford, Walter, 89
Blakemore, Richard, 101, 107
Blakeney, William, 00
Blan, James, 214
Blancombe, Stephen, 102
Blande, Elizabeth, 209
„ John, 209
Blanket, John, 16, 62
„ Ralph, 19
Blecker, John, 61, 68, 125
Bleys, John, 82
Blith, John, 63
Bloundel, Richard, 39
Blonnt, Alice, 82
„ John, 129
„ Thomas, 24, 25, 31, 48, 80, 81, 82,
92, 96, 100, 115 125, 126, 129
Bloys, John, 101
Bluet, Agnes, 60
Bocher, Thomas, 48
Bodie, James, 244
Bodman, John, 218
„ Thomas, 218
William, 218
Body, John, 86
Boilon, Richard, 39
Bokebynder, James, 38
Bokelond, Alice, 102
,, Joan, 101
,, Margery, 102
„ Richard, 101
,, Thomas. 74
Bokerell, Henrv, 46, 106
„ John, 106
Bolardine, Alice, 192, 193
., Anne, 192
Bole, Isabel, 120
,, Joan, 31
„ John, 97, 108
,, Richard, 60, 184
Bollton, John, 227
Bolton, John, 100, 112, 114, 122
„ Robert, 157, 167
Bonce, Eobert, 105
Bonde, John, 80, 162
Bonnor, John, 213
Bonok, Robert, 168, 163
Bonwey, John, 171
Boole, Genet, 178.

286

INDEX.

Bord, John,14
Bore, Roger, 89
Borgeys, Thomas, 17
Boriet, John, 152
Borne, John, 5, 13
„ William, 60
Borrage, Alice, 2-23
„ Emlyn, 223
Borry, Grace, 222
Borton, John, 66, 109
„ Richard, 66, 93, 99
Bosdon, Edward, 278, 279
Bosewell, Elizabeth, *240
John, 240, 260
Bossington, John, 238
,, alias George, John, 238
Bosswell, John, 207
BosweU, Anne, 261
„ Elizabeth, 266
„ George, 260
,, Joan, 250
„ Eichard, 251
„ William, 260
Botch,  , 271
Boteler, Henry, 56
„ Richard, 169
Boteman, Philip, 62
Botener, Thomas, 57
BotiUer, John, 84
„ Maud, 84
Botoner, WiUiam, 90
Boucher, Martin, 77, 87, 115
Bougham, Nicholas, 31
Boughan, \S illiam, 66, 67, 100
Bount, John, 14, 73
,, Roger, 74
Boure, John, 99
Bourne, 79
Bowde, Joan, 106
„ WiUiam, 106
Bovy, or Bony, Eichard, 50
Bowden, Michael. 263
Bowley, John, 171
Bowman, Roger, 260
Bownes, John, 6
Bowyer, Joan, 48
„ Robert, 49, 119
Box, Nicholas, 176
Boxwell, Joan, 104
„ John, 104
„ Robert, 104
BoydeU, Alice, 214
„ Benjamin, 214
Elizabeth, 214, 246
Giles, 214
John, 214, 246
„ Nicholas, 214
„ Ralph, 214
Richard, 214, 246
William, 214, 246
Boys, Thomas, 126
Braci, WiUiam, 40
Bracy, Ed., 157
„ Robert, 184
„ WUliam, 127
Bradford, Joan, 202
„ John, 63
WiUiam, 128
Bradstone, John, 223
Braillys, Richard, 27
Brampton, Elizabeth, 238
GUbert, 119
John, 80, 244
Brandesby, John, 127
Branktre, Henry, 32
Brathelyn, Dayowe, 30
Bray, John, 164

Brayle, Eichard, 73
Brayn, Henry, 96
„ Eobert, 71
Brayne, Harry, 183, 258
,, Joan, 23
Bremcote, Andrew, 6
Brent, Henry, 78, 99
„ WUliam, 33, 70
Brett, or Britt, William, 103, 109
Brewer, Agnes, 22
„ Bernard, 114
„ Joan, 47
,, John, 37
,, Richard, 67
,, WiUiam, 63, 95
BrickdaU, Humphrey, 221
Brid, WiUiam, 28
Bridde, Robert, 160
Bridport, John, 65, 66
Brigg, OUver, 188
-Briggewatir, John, 65
Brinsdon, John, 259
William, 259, 260
Bris, Richard, 39
Bristelton, Julian, 31
„ Thomas, 31
Broforde, Robert, 28
Broke, John, 44, 80, 166
,, Julian, 35
„ Lady, 48, 113
„ Thomas, knt., 27, 30, 37, 48, 52, 66,
67, 77, 78, 82, 94, 100, 103, 106, 113,
118, 123, 129, 130
„ WUliam, 33, 44, 70, 71, 33
Brokeworth, Agnes, 66
,, John, 56
„ Richard, 66, 73, 118
Brokke, Laurence, 91
Bromdon, Eichard, 65
Brompton, Joan, 27
„ John, 47
Brond, Eiohard, 87
Brooke, Amy, 264
Thomas, 44, 172, 267, 261, 262
Broun, Beatrix, 105
Edmund, 67, 100, 108, 117
Elen, 100
„ Henry, 161
„ John, 63, 77, 102, 106, 123, 129
Nicholas, 171, 173
„ PhiUp, 9
,, Eiohard, 161
„ Walter, 23, 79
„ WiUiam, 29, 92, 100
Brounenesyng, David, 62
Browne, Agnes, 146, 179
„ Alice, 224
Gilbert, 259
Hugh, 221
„ Humphrey, 149
John, 148, 149, 190, 202, 214, 223,
248, 250, 251, 252
„ Philip, 205, 224
„ Richard, 265
„ Robert, 105
„ Thomas, 257
„ WiUiam, 145, 149, 193, 224, 259
Browninge, John, 256
Brownwyn, Eichard, 87
Bruer, Hugh, 165
„ John, 62
Brues, John, 101
Bruton, John, 86
„ Richard, 63
Brwton, John, 77
Bryd, John, 144
Brydd, John, 97

INDEX.

287

Brydd, WiUiam, 143, 144
Br> ghtlampton, WiUiam, 16, 56
Brymlaye, George, 264
Brynt, Marion, 43
„ Robert, 43
Brynyng, Walter, 38
Bryt, John, 33, 62
Buckford,  , 222
,, Katharine, 240
„ Mrs., 240
Budde, Joan, 114
„ John, 114
Buffln, Margery, 264
Bulbeck, John, 275
Bulkeley, Master, 145
BuU, John, 235, 254, 255
Bullocke, WiUiam, 261
BuUoke, Richard, 161
Bunt, John, 18
Buntyng, Katharine, 166
„ WiUiam, 156
Burbache, John, 81, 90, 106 122
Burchall, Joan, 220, 233
Burcott, Richard, 238
Burden, WiUiam, 103
Burford, John, 62, 95
Burgeys, Joan, 31
„ John, 68
Burgin, Robert, 188
Burkhed, Christopher, 204
Burlas, Robert, 86
Burley, Edmund, 171, 172
„ John, 176
William, 175
Burnell, John, 279
,, Margaret, 279
Burriett, Alice, 279
Burrowes, John, 213
Burton, Alice, 133
,, Joan, 6
John, 44, 45, 131, 134, 136, 144,
164, 170
„ Nicholas, 136
„ WiUiam, 31, 35
Bury, Agnes, 145
,, Joan, 166
,, John, 25
,, Katharine, 145
„ Robert, 40
Buscon, Edward, 215
Bushe, James, 266
„ John, 273
,, Margery, 234
Busshoppe, Cecily, 110
John, 110
Butler, Bridget, 193
„ Elizabeth, 193
,, Francis, 193
„ Robert, 183, 192, 198
„ WUUam, 266
Buttiller, Katherine, 85
Byddeston, Richard, 85
Byde, Robert, 246
Bydow, Thomas, 97
Bydowe, 24
Byllinge, Richard, 265
B.ynion, Adam, 251
Byrch, Joan, 156
Byrde, William, 167, 160, 266, 267
Byrymore, John, 108, 109, 110, 111
Bysse, Joan, 188
„ John, 202, 210, 223
„ Peter, 258, 259
Cable, John, 49, 101
,, Matthew, 252
CabuU, Richard, 106

CabuU, WUliam, 66
Cadbury, John, 58
Robert, 44
Cadell, James, 277
Cadican, John, 116
Cadle, James, 262
„ William, 247
Caen, Francis, 162
Cake, John, 80
Calf, Henry, 22, 23, 39, 83
„ Katharine, 22, 83
„ Roger, 63, 60
Calicote, John, 149, 160
CallowhUl, Christopher, 227
,, Constance, 227
„ Elizabeth, 227
Philip, 227
Thomas, 227, 257
Calmady, Thomas, 170
Camel, Robert, 11
„ Thomas, 82
Cameleigh, John, 24
Cammell, alias Arnald, Robert, 45
Camvyle, John, 85
CamyUe, John, 103
Candevere, John, 16, 28, .39
Candover, John, 58
Canon, Ralph, 19, 30, 44, 46, 62
„ William, 89, 119
CantweU, Adam, 73
Canyng, Maud, 73
Canynges, Agnes, 41, 48, 68
„ Elizabeth, 162, 153
,, Joan, 25
John, 26, 40, 48, 64, 55, 66, 77,
117, ISO, 15S, 164
,, Margaret, 90
„ Simon, 48, 90
„ Thomas, 90, 153, 164
„ William, 5, 6, 7, 14, 28, 41, 48,
58, 131, 136, 139, 140, 145, 161,
162, 154, 166 282
Capella, de, WiUiam, 69
Caple, John, 176
Capper, Christopher, 187
Carew, Robert, 150, 158, 161
Carey, WUliam, 279
Carie, WiUiam, 242, 246
Carieton, Hugh, 77, 86, 110, 125
Carne, or Carue, John, 70
„ WiUiam, 257
Caroe, Alexander, 254
,, Henry, 264
„ John, 224, 235, 236, 253, 264, 265
„ Katharine, 236
„ Richard, 254
„ WiUiam, 254
Carowe, Hugh, 219
Carpenter, Bishop, 132, 144, 161
„ Henry, 13
John, 131, 168
„ Richard, 25
Th., 38
„ Thomas, 63
Walter, 110, 129
William, 33, 170
Carr, Anne, 207
„ Edward, 208
„ John, 199, 201, 207, 208, 256
„ WUliam, 193, 194, 207
Carse, Hugh, 70
Thomas, 70
„ William, 70
Carsewell, John, 11, 12
Carter, Alice, 22, 39
„ Robert, 166
Cary, Anne, 245.

288

Cary, Elizabeth, 245
,, Frances, 245
„ Gervase, 46
,, Joan, 245
,, John, 46
,, Mary, 245
„ Richard, 245
„ WiUiam, 46, 122
Castell, Alice, 60, 87
„ John, 16, 42, 44, 60, 117
„ WiUiam, 59, 64
Castelman, Edith, 134
„ Jasper, 276
„ John, 134
Thomas, 131
Catanio, Carolo, 130
,, Georgio, 180
Cattaynes, Leonard, 134
CaudeU, Thomas, 111, 123
Caulie, George, 275
Cauntelbury, John, 3
Caunterbur3^ Alice, 139
John, 30, 73, 82, 84, 39
„ Nicholas, 89, 130
WiUiam, 139
Cause, Agnes, 234
,, Richard, 234
,, WiUiam, 234
Causy, Hugh, 8
Cave, or Cane, Philip, 50
Cawfylde,  206
Cawse, Richard, 183
Cecill, Christopher, 255
„ Elizabeth, 255
,, Joan, 228
„ John, 223
Cely, John, 159
Chalnour, Lodowic, 135
Chaloner, Peter, 99
„ Ralph, 120
,, Richard, 38
Chamberleyn, John, 129
Chambers, Alice, 223
„ Dominick, 223
„ John, 223, 224
„ Thomas, 223
„ W HUam, 223
Chamley, Agnes, 272
„ Thomas, 272
Champenes, Alice, 26
„ John, 25
Champeney, John, 21
Champeneys, Richard, 36
Champion, William, 86
Chapeleyn, John, 12, 22, 109
„ Maud, 22
„ Richard, 22
„ Thomas, 21
Chaple, William, 248
Chai^pell, Bartholomew, 231
„ Thomas, 209
Chauncellor, Master, 194
Chaundeler, Alan, 125
„ Roger, 12, 20
Chaunger, Letice, 16
Cheddre, Richard, 117
„ Robert, 6, 9, 17, 20
„ Thomas, 130, 132, 134, 139
,, William, 9
Cheltenham, or Chiltenham, John, 24, 25
29, 33, 34, 61, 92
„ Walter, 12, 16
William, 125
Chepe, Robert, 70, 136, 136
„ WUliam, 80
Chepman, John, 39, 105
„ Nicholas, 8, 84

Chepstowe, Joan, or John, 33
„ John, 21, 63
,, Nigel, 21
,, Robert, 21
Chesewell, Cristina, 80
„ John, 30
Chesses, John, 280
Chester, Bridget, 248
,, Dominick, 196, 203, 204
„ Edward, 194, 201
„ Elizabeth, 204, 248
Henry, 144, 208, 204
„ James, 194, 203, 204, 248
,, Joan, 203
John, 162, 164
„ Mary, 248
„ Thomas, 194, 195, 204, 216
Walter, 203
„ WUliam, 203, 204
Chewe, John, 28, 29, 30, 32, 40, 42, 5£|
„ William, 234
Chichelew, Edith, 12
„ John, 12
Childe, Katharine, 279
Chippenham, Richard, 20
Chivaler, John, 111, 112
Chokke, Eichard, 132
Christopher, John, 239
Churchehowse, Richard, 274
Churchey, Nicholas, 42
Chynham, Eichard, 93
Clarke, Alice, 260
„ John, 228
„ Eichard, 228
„ Thoinas, 186
Clasbock, Alice, 211
„ Elizabeth, 211 .
„ John, 211
„ Maud, 211
„ Roger, 211
„ WiUiam, 211
Clement, Eichard, 73, 193
„ Eobert, 68
„ Thomas, 246
Clemond, Thomas, 204
William, 204
Cleof, John, 115
Clerk, Joan, 87
„ John, 71, 93, 135, 139, 147, 143,
„ Nicholas, 28
„ Richard, 37, 118
„ Robert, 195
„ Thomas, 17, 32, 59, 76, 186
„ Walter, «9
,, WUliam, 47, 148, 151
CleyvUe,- Robert, 28
Clifford, Agnes, 10, 84
,, John, 10, 84, 113
Clodd, goodwife, 255
Clune, John, 192
Clyforde, James, 185
Clyve, Isabel, 117
,, John, 64, 74, 83, 89, 114, 117, 12
127, 128
„ WUliam, 96
Clyve, alias Berkeley, Thomas, 117
Cl>vedon, Alexande., 96, 97
„ Alice, 77
,, Joan, 96
Cobbe, Joan, 02
Cobbet, Alice, 261
Cobyndon, Henry, S9, 83
„ John, 26, 116
„ Richard, 20, 39
Cockes, John, 185
Cockesey,  , 186
Cocus, Thomas, 47
Codde, David, 33, 42, 43

289

Coder, Agnes, 149
„ John, 149
„ Maud, 150, 155
,, Richard, 160
„ WiUiam, 184, 136, 149, 166, 167
Codrington, Francis, 185, 186
Codyngton, Cristina, 43
„ John, 48
Cofei-er, Eichard, 99
Cofle, or Cufe, Christopher, 260
Cogan, John, 137, 147
„ Walter, 16, 28, 38
Cogan, alias Philip, David, 178
Coke, Elizabeth, 193
„ John, 35
,, Richard, 43
„ Sysley, 193 '
,, Thomas, 13
,, WiUiam, U
Coker, Alice, 160
Cokkes, James, 32, 34, 77, 79, 81, 33, 84,
102, 104, 105, 112
„ ¦ John, 102, 112,103, U4,'120, 124
169
,, Margaret, 112
Cokking, Jphn, 82, 118, 119
„ Felicia, 118
Coklonde, Joan, 145
„ PhiUp, 145
Cole, John, 104, 116
„ Patrick, 170
„ Richard, 198, 201, 208, 209, 214, 220
S33
„ Robert, 12, 206
„ Stephen, 196
„ WiUiam, 250
Coleman, Edith, 268
„ Elizabeth, 269
Colet, Edith, 25
Colle, John, 160
CoUes, John, 169
Collman, Abraham, 269
,. Agnes, 212
„ John, 269
„ Margaret, 269
CoUyngs,  , 181
CoUyns, Henry, 179
Colman, John, 87
,, Thomas, 204, 234
Cohnere, Henrys' 6
Colne, or CoUys, Ralph, 29
Colston, Anne, 241
,, Elizabeth, 250
„ George, 250
,, Michael, 200
„ Thomas, 5, 6, 17, 28, 35, 78, 197
200, 201, 226
„ WiUiam, 92, 99, 232, 250, 263
Colthurste, Master, 232
Colvyle, Robert, 76, 96, 104, 114
ColweU, William, 149, 150
Colyns, Thomas, 104, 107
„ WiUiam, 115
Combe, Elias, 66
„ John, 83
William, 17, 27, 94
Comber, John, 61, 66, 67
Cofner, John, 43
Compton, John, 186, 140, 141
-¦Oompaignon, Katharine, 78
„ Nicholas, 73
Comyn, Stephen, 125
Conie, Agnes, 262
„ John, 202
„ Mary, 202
„ Robert, 262
Coningham, Thomas, 200
2 C

Cooke, Edmund, 209
,, Janen, 1,52
„ John, 21
,, Philip,
,, Eichard, 21
„ Roger, 183, 252
„ Thomas, 82, 38, 217
,, William, 33, 162, 186, 216
CooUimor, Richard, 251
Cooper, WUliam, 223
Coorant, Agnea, 262
Copper, John, 123
Coi-by, John, 16
Cordy, Eobert, 16
Core, Robert, 134, 139
Oorfleld John, 198
Cornell, Thomas, 180
Cornewale, Richard, 52
Cornysh, Eleanor, 186
„ Joan, 25
„ Thomas, 171
,, aKas Pytte, Robert, 142
Cory, Charity, 223
,, Henry, 68
„ Joan, 164
„ Margaret, 228
,, Thomas, 239
,, William, 228
Coryour, Hugh, 93
Cosham, John, 131
Cosson, John, 279
Coston, Alice, 218
„ Francis, 186
,, Humphrey, 180
,, Lewes, 218
Coterel, John, 112
Cother,  207
„ Elizabeth, 240
,, Jane, 240
„ John, 206, 240, 269
,, Joyce, 259
Cothery, John, 251
Coton, Agnes, 105
„ John, 25, 46, 83, 105
Cotterell, Andrew, 201
,, James, 215
„ John, 209, 216, 226, 244
Cotyller, Thomas, 135
Coueley, Maud, 13, 24
Couley, Robert, 203
WiUiam, 20, 21
Countasse, Richard, 154
Courtenay, William, 97
Covyntre, or Coventre, John, 104
„ Thomas, 116
Cowper, Agnes, 183
„ Giles, 133
„ John, -206
,, Margaret, 232
„ Margery, 183
„ Rouland, 183, 184
WUliam, 183
Coxe, Joan, 212, 238
„ Matthew, 227
„ Thomas, 227
„ WiUiam, 199, 200, 227, 232
Cradock, Clement, 197
Elizabeth, 204, 244
„ John, 200
,, Thomas, 244
„ WiUiam, 262
Cragge, William, 101
Crane, Alice, 69
„ Hugh, 141
Crede, John, 116
„ Thomas, 10
Crewe, Anne, 228

290

Crewe, Anthony, 228
Cristisham, Nicholas, 64
Croke, John, 148
Crokker, Eichard, 42
Crompe, John, 15
Cromwell, Elizabeth, 166
„ George, 156
Cropenel, WUliam, 93
Cros, Robert, 13
Crosbie, Nicholas, 191
Crose, Benedict, 160
Crosman, Aenes, 75
,, Robert, 75
Croter, John, 63
Croume, John, 67
Croute, Nicholas, 29
CruU, Thomas, 83
Crykald. John, 163
Cryn, Marcus, 162
Crynche, John. 127
Cuffe, John, 120
CuUymore, Edward, 202, 203
„ John, 258
Curteys, Edward, 63
Curties, Elizabeth, 219
John, 219
„ Thomas, 219
Cutley, John, 196
Cutt, Bridget, 224
„ John, 201, 209
,, Matthew, 209
„ Nicholas, 209, 210, 224
„ Thomas, 237
„ William, 209, 210, 221
Dagyn, Thomas, 103
Dakins, Richard, 188
Dale, Henry, 157
Dam, de, Roger, 162
Dane, William, 228
Danvers, Richard, 278
DanyeU, David, 181
,, Thomas, 55
Darbie, Edith, ISS
Darby, Joan, 236
Darleston, Henry, 6, 78, 8
Daske, Thomas, 169
Daton, John, 94
Dauburne, John, 89, 96
Daunteseye, Hugh, 82
Davells, WiUiam, 269
David, JanjTi, 19
„ Robert, 126
„ Thomas, 126
„ Willi.am, 10, 126
Davies, Ambrose, 218, 219
,, Katharine, 219
„ Eichard, 213
„ Robert, 201
,, Walter, 220
Davis, or Davys, Agnes, 277
„ Edward, 213

Davy, Edith, 126
„ John, 69, 134, 165
,, Robert, 127
„ Thomas, 166

Henry, 190, 277
James, 262
John, 172, 194, 196, 262
263 277
Richard, 193, 247, 25S,
262 Roger, 262
Thomas, 254, 262, 277
Walter, 200, 262, -263
WiUiam, 264, 277
 , 287

Davyson, John, 166
Dawemer, WUliam, 244
Dawes, Elen, 169
„ Hugh, 169
,, Joan, 169
„ John, 169
„ Richard, 169
„ Roger, 169, 174
„ Thomas, 169
Dawkin, Lewes, 219
Dawkins, Robert, 199
Deane, Elizabeth, 186
„ Robert, 249
Deane, alias Popley, John, 237
Deare, Katharine, 199
Dedbroke, Joan, 24
„ Robert, 24
Dee, Alice, 177
Deenys, Richard, 181
Deer, or Dere, Henrj-, 228
„ John, 38, 228
„ Katharine, 228
Roger, 199, 228
WiUiam, 228
Delaware, Lord, 180
Delyn, John, 31
,, William, 125
Dene, John, 16
,, William, 75
Denebawde, Thomas, 5
Dennis, or Dennys, Morrys, 203
Eichard, 133, 242
Walter, knt., 242
WiUiam, 133, 179
Derby, Margaret, 49
,, Nicholas, 49
„ Walter, 6, 6, 7, 16, 23, 108
Derlton, de, John, 68
Derlyng, Nicholas, 91
Dernefoi-d, John, 25, 43, 61, 73
,, Eiohard, 22
Deryk, Richard, 152
Devenysch, Ismaeta, 43
„ John, 37, 58, 64
Nicholas, 80, 85, 116, 126, 129
„ Thomas, 134
Devonshire, Thomas, 174
Devy, Patrick, 130
Devyas, William, 118
Devyncher, Thoinas, 173
Dewell, Elianor, 268
De\vy, Robert, 143
Dexe, Thomas, 163
Deye, John, 17, 66, 126
DeyeU, Jeu'n, 134
Didbrok, Alice, 91
„ Eobert, 91
Dier, or Dyar, Agnes, 262
„ John, 6, 87, 124
Philip, 17
„ Eichard, 66
Eoger, 20
„ Stephen, 65
„ Thomas, 66, 90, 91, 94, 95
98, 99, 126
Dixon, Jane, 217
Doddesley, John, 54, 55
Dodyng, John, 13
Dole, Ealph, 231
,, Richard, 267
DoUe, Isabel, 166
DoUyng, Cristina, 101
Richard, 101, 102, 115
Dolman, William, 142
Don, John, 43, 45
Donhede, Edith, 45
,, John, 46

291

Donne, John, 71
„ Thomas, 71
Donnynge, W Uliam, 191, 192
Donster, Isabel, 46
John, 31, 50, 75, 143
Dorrell, Thomas, 231, 237
Dorset, Matthew, S5
Dovandre, Edmund, 165
Dove, Master, 206
Dowe, Robert, 209
Dowle, Arthur, 196
„ Christopher, 196, 197
„ Edward, 250
„ Henry, 197
„ James, 196, 222
„ John, 196
Walter, 217
Downe, Thomas, 51
William, 61
Dowting, Edward, 212
Drake, Francis, knt,, 265
Draper, Anne, 224
,, Hugh, 2-25
„ John, 82, 97, 99, 100, 114, 224
WilUam, 9, 10
Draycote, John, 49, 88
„ Lucy, 49, 122
„ Thomas, 49
„ WUliam, 49
Dreux, John, 169, 170, 171
Drewes, John, 184, 185, 186
Drewz, John, 163, 164
,. Peter, 163
„ Richard, 163
„ Eobert, 163
Dreyse, John, 68, 69
Drivare, Alice, 124
„ WUliam, 124
Droys, Isabel, 99, 109, 115, 125
„ John, 67, 79, 80, 84, 90, 91, 94, 95,
93, 99, 126
Drury, William, 226, 238, 252, 259, 260
Drynkewater, Thomas, 43, 69
Dudbroke, David, 79, 84, 94, 96, 99, 100
„ Eobert, 21, 23, 57, 69
DuddeUesblu-y, WUliam, 107
Dudmester, Goodlove, 196
„ Richard, 196
Dugeon, Thoinas, 114
Dugmore, Richard, 148
Didl, Letice, 217
„ Thomas, 169
Dunclent, de, John, 7, 9, 14, 15
Dunn, Doctor, 263
Durlinge, Thomas, 279
Dybon, Walter, 94
Dydmister, Bridget, 248
„ Edward, 248
„ Henry, 243
„ Joan, 248
„ Richard, 248
„ Thomas, 248
Dye, Jenkyn, 225
„ Joan, 252
„ John, 197, 201, 210, 214
„ Robert, 252
„ Thomas, 236
Dyhuce, John, 61
DyUet, Christopher, 263
Dyme, Adam, 46
William, 46, 69
Dyrrickeson, Dyricke, 229

Eaton, or Elton, Edmond, 237
„ EUzabeth, 237
„ John, 224
2 0 2

Eddye, Thoinas, 228
Edmonds, « illiam, 179, 240, 244, 273
Edward, Agnes, 67, 173
,, Alice, 127
„ Henry, 173
„ Joan, 178
„ John, 173
„ Thomas, 173
William, 173
Edwardes, Edmond, 261
„ Elizibeth, 169
„ John, 136, 164, 174
„ Master, 210
„ Richard, 231, 247, 253
,, Sampson, 261
W iUiam, 176
Egger, Richard, 22, 42
Eglesale, WiUiam, 88
Egleston, Thomas, 163
Eiton, Master, 225
Elcok, Joan, 46
Ele, de, and le, WiUiam, 12, 62, 76
ElUott, or Ellyett, Barbara, 182
„ EUzabeth, 182
„ Henry, 236, 263
Hugh, 172
,, Joan, 174
„ John, 135, 136, 174,
182, 236
,, Katharine, 182
,, Nicholas, 174
Robert, 174, 182
,, Thomas, 174, 236
„ William, 174, 182, 236
Ellis, WiUiam, 235, 261
Elston, Justinian, 221
Emayn, John, 140
Engelond, Julian, 72
„ Thomas, 72
England, Margaret, Queen of, 136
Englissh, John, 33
„ Maud, 83
Enkbarrow, Robert, 155
Erie, Margery, 166
„ Richard, 137, 165
„ Thomas, 67, 108, 114, 166
„ Thomasine, 166
Erley, Joan, 135, 142
„ Robert, 141, 142
Erleygh, William, 139
Erlyngham, de, Sibil, 5
Erneawey, Agnes, 7
,, John, 7
Erond, Edmond, 276
Erothe, John, 190
Escote, Elizabeth, 62
„ Hugh, 112, 113, 114
„ Walter, 62
„ -William, 62, 53
Estcote, Walter, 122
Estcourt, John, 96, 93, 101
Estegate, Agnes, 188
„ Robert, 183
Esterfeld, Henry, 177, 178
„ John, 157, 162, 164, 170, 177,
178 Maud, 177
Eston, Thomas, 68, 101
Evan, Joan, 133
Evance, John, 188
William, 218
Evans, Milles, 211
Evenet, AUce, 228
Edward, 226, 262, 263
„ Florence, 226
„ Joan ,226
Everard, John 138

292

Eweyn Richard, 48
Ewley, John, 128
Ewryn, John, 137
,, Richard, 137
,, Waryn, 137
Ewyas, David, 38
Ewyn, Eichard, 136
Exale, Isabel, 123
Excestre, Elias, 27
,, Joan, 122, 128
„ John, 123
,, Margaret, 27
Mark, 121, 123
Nicholas, 86, 94, 118, 119, 121
,, Philip, 6, 16, 28, 27, 28, 29, 4.'^
„ Thomas, 123
WUliam, 123
Eyre, John, 119, 120
Fader, WilUam, 75
Fagan, John, 5
„ Tibot, 5
Falaunce, John, 66
Famer, .John, 52
Farley, James, 213, 26s
Farmer, Joan, 265
„ Thomas, 265
Fastolf, John, knt., 154
Faunt, John, 43
„ PhUip, 72, 109
Fawkener, William, 13
Fawkett, Thomas, 226, 276
Pay, John, 189, 240, 264
Fayreford, Henrj , 31
Fembrigg, Richard, 74
Ferant, Ralph, 64
Ferour, Felicia, 64
„ Richard, 64
Ferre, Elizabeth, 164
„ WUliam, 164
Ferreys, Thomas, 15"
Ferrour, John, 24
,, Stephen, 24
Ferthyng, Isabel, 48
,, John, 51
W alter, 48
Filberd, Alice, 28
,, John, 28
„ WiUiam, 6, 28
Pillian, John, 206, 210
Filter, Alice, 74
,, Thomas, 74
Fissche, Agnes, 131, 133
Thomas, 112, 118, 114, 124, 1,31
138, 134, 136, 136
„ WUliam, 131, 132, 133
Fisscher, Joan, 124
Nigil, 20
Fissher, or Fysher, Anne, 194
„ John, 88, 84, 85,
124, 194
,, Katharine, 194
,, Simon, 76
„  , 204
Fitzjeflrey, Anne, 218
„ Edward, 218
,, John, 213
„ Matthew, 218
„ Thomas, 218
Fitz waryn, John, 118, 131
Fitz WUUam, WUliam, 131
Flecchar, or Fleccher, AUce, 193, 194
„ John, 6, 103
WUUam, 193, 194
Fletcher, John, 218
Fletcher, alias Paine, John, 213
FlexhaU, Thoinas, 16fi

Floide, Elizabeth, 269
„ Margery, 269
Florys, John, 17
Flowen", AUce, 199
Flower, Christopher, 218
Floyt, or Fluyt, Agnes, 62
,, John, 7, 62
,, Nicholas, 62
„ William, 62
„ Yvo, 20, 122
Fodygndon, Henry, 45
FolkyshuU, John, 72, 124
„ William, 72, 124
Polyot, or Foliett, John, 51, 77, 205
Foorde, Richard, 264
Forbour, Richard, 135
Forde, Joan, 144
,, John, 116, 144
Forest, WUliam, 167
Forster, Adam, 71
,, Alice, 71
„ Edward, 103
Hugh, 169
,, Joan, 176
John, 49, 71, 80, 153, 167, 171
176Richard, 122, 127, 128, 130, 1
176
„ Stephen, 158, 176
WUliam, 66, 69, 70, 72, 73, 74
Fort, WilUam, 46
Fortescu, John, knt,, 136
Posse, Walter, 139
Founte, de la, Alice, 171
,, Anne, 171
Edmund, 171
Elizabeth, 171
Gillam, 160
,, John, 171
WiUiam, 170
Fourbour, Agnes, 168
WiUiam, 93
Fowens, John, 267
Fowke, John, 161
Fowler, Francis, 180
Fownes, John, 269
Fox, John, 270
FoxhuU, WUliam, 44
Foyns, John, 269
Mary, 269

Frampton, Henry, 115
John, knt., 114, 117, 1-24
Frank, John, 32
Fl'ankeleyn, John, 170
Fraunceys, John, 36
Richard, 114
Freeman, John, 215
„ Roger, 202
Freman, Alice, 64
,, Joan, 56
,, John, 64
,, Thomas, 54
Freme, Nicholas, 129, 1S2
Frenche, Edward, 222
Katharine, 222
„ Eichard, 222
„ Thomas, 222
Toby, 222
Frensch, Adam, 49
,, Alice, 49
Maud, 11, 16, 49
Frensch, le, Eborard, 32, 115, 146
Frenshman, John, 142
Frenssh, Joan, 56, 57
,, John, 56, 122
Frenssh, Julian, 56

293

,, Thomas, 36, 64
Frere, Agnes, 103
„ Henry, 103
„ Isabel, 103
,, Joan, 103
„ John, 28, 35, 78, 103
„ Richard, 27, 74, 103
,, Roger, 103
„ Thomas, 103
„ Walter, 103
„ WUliam, 94
Freweyn, Joan, 33
„ John, 32
Frie, or Frye, Joan, 216
„ John, 189, 196
Frier, or Fryer, PhUip, 184
„ Walter, 255
Frize, Master, 196
Frome, William, 13, 14, 23, 42, 57, 1 lo,
119
Frompton, Agnes, 60
„ Alice, 109
„ Isabel, 19
,, Joan, 41
„ John, 109
„ Richard, 13, 20
„ Roger, 20, 21, 60
Walter, 13, 19, 20, 21, 41, 97,
109, 115
Frost, Margaret, 42
,, William, 42
Frox, Julian, 74
Frynde, or Frend, Christopher, 239
Edward, 239
,, Joan, 239
„ Margery, 239
Fulbroke, Eobert, 165
,, Tristram, 165
Fuller, Richard, 222
Furnyvall, John, 159
Fursell, John, 238
Fussell, Joan, 244
„ Thomas, 244
Fustewe, Bartholomew, 244
Fuyster, Elizabeth, 173
„ Joan, 173
John, 124, 172
„ Robert, 173
Fyl, Thomas, 64
Fyler, Agnes, 111
,, Beatrix, 111
„ John, 111
„ Thomas, 111
FyUe, Thomas, 101, 106
„ WiUiam, 82
Fylour, Agnes, 140
„ Thomas, 105, 112, 140
Fynche, Joan, 58
,, Katharine, 58, 107
Eichard, 34, 58, 107, 112, 114
Fysshprest, Walter, 59
Fytelton, AUce, 125
,, EUzabeth, 66
„ John, 66, 125
Gadburye, Michael, 223
Gainsford, Luce, 217
„ Nicholas, 217
Galon, John, 37
Gamelyn, John, 126
Gamlyn, Thomas, 254
Gardener, Eobert, 33
WUliam, 33
Gardyner, John. 70, 151
Eobert, 13, 70, 122
Garewey, Matthew, 94
Garnet, John, 106

Garrett, Mistress, 253
„  , 230
Gasquj-n, Peter, 66
Gate, WiUiam, 36
Gauncell, WUUam, 165
Gaveler, Gilbert, 81
Gaywode, Agnes, 146, 147
„ Isabel, 146
„ John, 134, 136, 140, 146, 146,
147, 148, 167
„ WUliam, 145
Gegge, John, 117
„ Thomasine, 117
Gele, John, 103
George, John, 169
,, Eichard, 255
,, alias Bossington, John, 238
Gere, goodwife, 268
Gerveys, John, 239
„ Simon, 171, 174
,, alias Davis, Harry, 190
Geyl, Nicholas, 6
Gibbes, or Gybbes, Edward, 171
„ Hugh, 247
,, Joan, 247
,, John, 50
,, Margaret, 247
„ Walter, 15
,, WiUiam, 210
Gildeney, Henry, 110, 114, 119, 121
„ Joan, 119 -
Gillman, Eobert, 238
Gislingham, John, 208
Glaceare, WiUiam, 74
Glasier, Henry, 100
„ WUliam, 127
Gleson, Walter, 268, 269
Glise, John, 22
Gliston, Walter, 222
Gloucester, Humphrey, Duke of, 120
Gloucestre, Isabel, 81
,, Margaret, 105
„ Eobert, 88
„ Thomas, 11, 77, 81, 105
Glover, John, 102
„ Julian, 9
,, Thomas, 9
„ Walter, 9
Godard, John, 143
Goddell, Clement, 280
Godefelawe, Thomas, 106
Godehyne, John, 109
Godereste, or Goterest, John, 39
Godesone, Denis, 80 '
Godewyn, WiUiam, 16
Godeyer,  , 43
Godfrye, Robert, 253
Godwin, Thomas, 210, 219
Golde, Agnes, 11
„ John, 89
Goldesborough, John, 146
Goldsmyth, William, 98
Golsmyth, Frederick, 59
Gomond, John, 140
Gonette, John, 99
Goodale, Thomas, 192, 193
Goodawle, Elizabeth, 236
Thomas, 236
Goode, Thomas, 32, 35
Goodechild, Richard, 99
Gooder, John, 269
Goodman. Thomas, 272
Goodson, John, 104
,, Margaret, 104
Ooodyere, or Goodier, Agnes, -260
„ Alice, 260
,, Anthony, 204, 255

294

INDEX.

Goodyera, or Goodier, Margaret, 264
Robert, 264
Roger, 268
Thomas, 263
Googh, Edward, 103
Goore, Alice, 247
Edward, 247
James, 247
John, 247
Margaret, 247
Richard, 247
 , 248
Gobs, John, 26
„ Walter, 10, 13, 85
Gorges, Edmund, Knt., 165
Gosham, John, 107
Gosse, Peter, 181
Gosslyn, John, 133
„ Margaret, 133
Gostlett, John, 261
Goteham. Robert, 136
Gough, Anne, 275
„ Daniel, 232
„ Davie, 267
„ Elizabeth, 276
„ George, 276, !i76
„ Henry, 275
„ Jeun', 62
„ John, 275, 276
„ Mary, 276
„ Matthew, 275, 276
„ Samuel, 221
Gradeley, Cristina, 10, 11
„ Robert, 10
Graie, Robert, 204
Graunt, Elena, 56
„ Joan, 123
„ John, 66, 164
Thomas, 20, 56, 62
Grawnte, alias Wyoote, Robert, 58
Graye, Alice, 206
,, George, 206, 225
WiUiam, 206
Grayle, Thomas, 257
Greemer, Gregory, 162
Greene, Anthony, 210
„ Joan, 232
,, Master, 245
„ Nicholas, 210
Greeves, John, 269
Gregory, John, 159, 210, 211
Grene, John, 189, 201, 212
WUliam, 44, 210
Greneway, Charity, 221
„ Margaret, 221
Grevell, Margaret, 43
„ WUliam, 178
Greves, Thomas, 280
Grey, Edward, Lord Lisle, 149
Greynton, John, 64
Greyuyle, Robert, 26
Grice, Alice, 265
Griffen, or Griffyn, Henry, 251, 255
„ John, 245, 262
,, Thomas, 49
Griffethe, or Griffith, Alice, 262
„ Edward, 272
„ EUzabeth, 251
„ Geoffrey, 108
,, Henry, 255
Hugh, 251
„ Joan, 108
„ John, 218, 236, 261,
272
„ Mary, 272
Eichard, 152, 272
, Thomas, 108, 122,
135, 251, 272

Grigg, John, 213, 231, 241, 261
William, 225
Grissche, John, 115
Griste, Humphrey. 222
Gronowe, Joan, 172
Gros, Agnes, 281
,, Henry, 281
Grove, Cristina, 33
„ Edmond, 204
„ John, 113
,, Margaret, 106
„ Margery, 55
,, Eichard, 55
„ Thomas, 213, 271
Gryffyn, John, 248
„ Maud, 249
Grygge, Alice, 194
„ Robert, 194
Grynder, John, 102
Gryne, William, 193
Grynwey, Richard, 194
Guin, Owen, 267
Gunnett, Dionisia, 39
Gunninge, John, 271
„ Thomas, 271
Gusshe, John, 85, 129
Guyen, Philip, 120, 121, 156
Gwynne, Philip, 241, 265
„ Thomas, 189
Gy. Ahce, 109
„ John, 109
Gybbens, John, 266
Gylbert, John, 168
Gylemyn, or Gilmyn, Thomas, 11, 14, 34,
67
Gyles, John, 119
Gyna, John, 27
Gyttins, or Gittens, Agnes, 260
,, Champion, 250
,, Edward, 260
„ Jeffery, 250
„ John, 249
,, Mary, 249, 250
„ Robert, 260
„ Thomas, 250
WiUiam, 243, 249
Gywon, or Geen, PhUip, 121

Hachet, John, 28
Hacket, John, 188
Haddon, Richard, 134, 141, 145
„ Robert, 6
Hadecombe, John, 33
Hailes, Agnes, 218
Haines, Thomas, 209
Halewey, Alice, 71, 72
,, Joan, 71, 72
„ John, 23, 54, 71
,, Margery, 23
„ Richard, 23
,, Simon, 6, 23
,, Thomas, 23, 64, 71, 72, 109, 110,
118, 119, 120, 121, 124, 134, 136,
140
Hall, or HaUe, Cristina, 43, 88
„ John, 60, 122, 146, 212
„ Richard, 43, 76, 88, 89,
122, 233
„ Thomas, 43
Halle, alias Hegham, Amy, 130, 181
„ John, 130
„ Robert, 130
,, Thomas, 130
WUliam, ISO
Halperton, John, 91
Halteby, William, 43
Halton, Robert, 197, 245

INDEX.

295

Ham, Hierome, 246, 263
Hame, Agnes, 6
,, John, 44
Hamersley, Sampson, 191
Hamlen, or Hamlyn, Anne, -262
„ Elizabeth, 262
Robert, 262
Hamlett, Alice, 260
Hamme, John, 24, 63
„ W alter, 63, 64
Hammondes, Joan, 236
„ Katharine, 236
„ WiUiam, 236
Hamond, Arthur, 214
,, Richard, 57
Hamons, Arthur, 196
Hamor, Thomas, 245
Hampton, John, 186, 151
Hanam, John, 19
Hancock, WUliam, 199
Hanham, Richard, 48
Hansford, Margaret, 92
Harderley, Richard, 11
Hardwyk, Maurice, 140, 141
Hardy, John, 141
Hardyng, Matthew, 158
,, Thomas, 178
Harethorn, Thomas, 97
Harewell, de, John, 53
Harlowe, John, 160
Harnham, or Hernham, John, 128, 132,
137
Harper, John, 95
,, Nicholas, 61
„ Thomas, 95
William, 96, 180, 184
Harrewell, John, 78, 122
Harries, David, 214
Harris, David, 187, 188, 204, 229, 280, 258
„ Elizabeth, -224-
„ George, 223, 229
„ Joan, 204
„ John, 223, 229, 265, 278
,, Luke, 264
Margaret, 229, 230
,, Morgan, 224
„ Thomas, 182
„ WiUiam, 224, 274
Harrison, Richard, 232
Harrwood, John, 288
HaiTy, John, 108, 120
Harrys, Ellyn, 208,
„ John, 48, 77, 87, 174, 186
,, Master, 185
,, Robert, 99
,, Thomas, 187
Harsfeld, Henry, 119
Harte, Alson, 180
,, John, 235
,, Katharine, 179
,, Mistress, 255
„ Thomas, 179
Harvye, Hugh, 264
HaselweU, Eobert, 114
Haslyn, Master, 226
Hasplond, John, 76
Hassald, or Hassall, EandaU, 211, 238, 244
Hassefeld, Henry, 69
Hassok, PhUip, 93, 98, 106
HastUng, WiUiam, 206
Hastyne, Julian, 56
Hastyng, John, 90
,, Margery, 63
„ Nicholas, 68, 72
Hathewey, John, 12
„ WiUiam, 12

Hatter, Constance, 134
„ Eiohard, 133
„ William, 134
Hauker, WiUiam, 8, 14
Haukeslow, Joan, 91
„ Richard, 91
Hau'sam, WiUiam, 73
Haveryng, Joan, 98
„ John, 78, 98, 130
„ PhUip, 98
,, Thomas, 98
Haviland, Joyce, 241
Matthew, 241, 249, 256
Hawke, John, 134
Hawkes, John, 168, 169
„ WiUiam, 176
Hawkesok, Thomas, 152, 282
Hawkins, or Hawkyns, Dorothy, 257
,, Joan, 243
„ John, 120
,, Thomas, 165
Hawkyng, Cristina, 172
Hawley, John, 106, 166, 170, 171
Hawvyle, WUiam, 86
Hay, Thomas, 29
Hayles, WiUiam, 84, 86
Haynes, Joan, 225
„ Roger, 251
Hayward, Roger, 6
,, Thomas, 273
Hede, Cristina, 103
„ John, 103
Hedges, Joan, 261
Hegg, Richard, 14
Helle, Arnold, 162
HeUewyse, John, 102
Hemyng, Anne, 192
Henry, 62, 94, 127
„ Eichard, 170
„ Thomas, 142
WUliam, 192
Hendy, Thomas, 29, 84, 68, 81
„ WiUiam, 36
Henewod, Joan, 172
Henlove, Gregory, 172
„ Isabel, 172
John, 171, 172
,, Margery, 172
„ Robert, 172
,, Thomas, 172
Henry, John, 224, 230, 262, 263
Henshawe, Alice, 245
„ Robert, 258
Henton, David, 266
,, Margaret, 258
Henx,  , 20
Herbard, William, 135
Herford, John, 97, 116
Heriottes, EUanor, 262
Herveid, Robert, 181
Hervy, Alice, 9
,, Anne, 172
,, CecUy, 43
,, Humphrey, 172
,, Joan, 36
„ John, 9, 43
,, WiUiam, 36, 73
Herwai-d, y, John, 127
Heryforde, Edward, 265
„ Elizabeth, 265
Heryng, John, 37 '
„ WiUiam, 68
Heth, Alice, 110
„ John, 31, 109, 110
Heughes,  , 263
Hewghes, John, 267

296

Hewvhs, Cecilv, 19
WiUiam, 18, 19
Hewys, John, 176
Hewyssche, William, 16
Hexton, Thomas, 153
Heynes, WiUiam, 54, 55
Heytesbury, Joan, 108
„ John, 108
Hibbott, Joan, 268
Hickes, Nicholas, 202, 208
„ Richard, 186, 162, 153
,, Thomas, 185
„ WiUiam, 224, 250
Hickman, Matthew, 261
Higgens, John, 247, 273
Higgins, Besse, 243
„ Elynor, 202, 240
„ George, 197, 202, 205, 223
„ Mary, 201
„ Master, 201
„ Mistress, 229
WiUiam, 259
Hilde, Geoffrey, 7
Hilhowse, Agnes, 205
,, John, 205
HiU, Anthony, 197, 240
„ Bartholomew, 197, 236
,, Joan, 197
„ John, 197
,, Nicholas, 240
„ Philip, 235
„ Richard, 197, 278, 279
„ Thomas, 194, 197
HiUaore, EUine, 188
„ Joan, 138
„ John, 188
PoUdorus, 188
WiUiam, 188
Hillard, John, 66
HUling, EUzabeth, 249
„ Thomas, 249
Hillseley, John, 274
Hitchinges, Matthew, 255
Hobbes, Davy, 243
„ Giles, 222, 223
„ Jane, 2'22
„ Nicholas, 223
„ Eichard, 178
„ Thomas, 222
William, 46, -220
Hoby, Eiohard, 170, 178
Hodson, Eichard, 198
Hoell, WUUam, 240
Hogekyn, William, 27
Hoggett, John, 280
Hoke, Joan, 196
„ Philip, 22
„ WiUiam, 81
Hoker, Edith, 94
,, Nicholas, 40. 94
Holbeck, Thomas, 262
Holden, EUzabeth, 153
„ John, 153
Hole, Geoffrey, 36
Holebrond, William, 88
Holewey, FeUcia, 103
,, Joan, 54
Holhurst, Robert, 116
Holland, Alice, 220, 221
„ Dorcas, 220, 221
„ Harry, 220, 2-21 ,
John, 220, -221
HoUyster, .\nnis, 221
Edith, 221
„ Edward, 231
„ John, 221
,, Joyce, 221

HoUyster, Mary, 221
Richai-d, 221
„ Thomas, 221
Holme, Thomas, 90, 112
Hone, John, 167, 271
,, WiUiam, 135
Honefield, Henry, 116
Honie, Richard, 214
Honsome (?), Henry, 72
,, Maud, 72
Hooke, Edith, 249
„ John, 249
Hooper, Ralph, 203
Hope, John, 62
Hoper, Hugh, 77
John, 143
„ Reginald, 33
,, Richard, 44
Hobert, 19
„ WUliam, 79
Hopkins, or Hopkyns, David, 99, 105
,, Richard, 166
„ William, 2-23, 251
Hoppis, John, 163
Hore, John, 17
„ Philip, 131
,, Thomas, 63
Horenbord, Nicholas, 162
Horlok, Richard, 65
Homar, Elyn, 193
PhiUp, 193
Hornecastell, John, 6
Horner, Alice, 219
,, Richard, 219, 263
„ Thomas, 199, 200, 244
Horte, John, 204, 210
Horugge, Walter, 54, 72
Hosier, Isabel, 167
„ John, 138
Hoskins, or Hoskyns, Edward, 229
Thomas, 174
Hosschekyns, John, 109
Hosteler, David, 159
Hoton, Ahce, 160, 156
„ John, 1.36
„ William, 149, 160, 165, 156
Houghlot, John, 64
Houndesley, Alice, 143
,, John, 143
Howe, William, 264
HoweU, Anne, 267
,, John, 241
Mary, 241
„ Thomas, 105, 186, 1S7
,, WiUiam, 70
Howlegge, John, 119
Howlet, Anne, 172
„ Robert, 172
Howse, John, 195
Howseman, Richard, 213, 216, 217
Howson, Thomas, 181
Howys, William, 76
Hubbei-thorne, Harry, 181
Huchons, Agnes, 33
Hughes, John, 187
Hukeford, William, 123
Hukines, Agnes, 235
„ Amy, 236
,, Thomas, 236
WUUam 236
Hull, or HuUe, John, 17, 66
„ Nichola-i, 66
Hungerford, Edmund, Bart., 150, 156
Hunt, Elizabeth, 156
,, George, 164
„ Hugh, 23, 39, 50, 84

.397

Hunt, Joan, 86, 226
„ John, 24, 38, 212
„ Katharine, 23, 24
„ Walter, 144
„ WiUiam, 86
Hunte, alias Calf, John, 86
Hunteley, John, 20
Huntington, Earl of, 135
,, John, 205
„ Master, 210
Huntlye, Anne, 276
„ Anselm, 276
Hurdeman, Joan, 100
„ William, 33, 67, 71, 100
HureU, John, 77
Hurne, WUliam, 148
Hurst, WiUiam, 178
Hurte, Ralph, 203, 267
Hurtnall, James, 247
John, 247
Huth, Julian, 63
Hutton, John, 168
„ WUUam, 168
Huys, Master, 194
Hydden, Thomas, 223
Hyett, PhUip, 153, 154, 155
Hygham, Robert, 139
Hykedon,  , 24
HyU, Nioholas, 135, 207
Hynde, Elen, 158
„ Joan, 150
,, John, 160
„ Robert, 168
„ WUUam, 160
Hyndebest, or Hynebest, John, 20, 8
Hywes, Robert, 91
Ilmge, John, 260
Inet, Henry, 36, 76, 88
Ingeman, Elizabeth, 217
Inhyne, Adam, 26, 81, 102, 114
„ John, 26
,, Katharine, 102
,, Margery, 26
„ Eichard, 24, 26, 31, 36, 46
,, Thomas, 17
„ William, 102
Inman, Agnes, 245
,, Joan, 245
„ John, 245
,, Thomas, 245
Innyng, John, 161
„ Richard, 78
Inshall, James, 258
Iryshe, John, 221
Isegar, William, 146
Ive, Giles, 243
Ivye, Thomas, 270, 271
Jacelyn, Paul, 96
Jackman, Thomas, 180, 181
Jackson, Richard, 256
Jacob, Alice, 128
,, Elizabeth, 156, 167
,, Humphrey, 156
,, Joan, 22
„ John, 128, 166, 1.57, 204, 209
,, Reginald, 115
„ William, 167
,, aZ'iffl* Jakes, Robert, 156
Jakys, Robert, 141, 143
James, Francis, 265, 275
,, Hugh, 201, 205
„ John, 213, 219, 267, 273, 279
,, Thomas, 276
„ WilUam, 209, 267

Jamsye, John, 178
Jankyn, Geoffrey, 161
Janyns, John, 153
,, Thomas, 95
Janys, or Jamys, Richard, 109, 126, 134
Jaye, Benet, 181
„ Henry, 143
,, Joan, 142
„ John, 106, 142, 143, 147, 163, 167,
174
„ Mistress, 190
„ WiUiam, 182
Jefleris, Eobert, 273
Jeffreys, John, 179
Jeine, Thomas, 274
Jeke, Henry, 157
Jenkins, Philip, 199
„ Eichard, 229
Jenson, Anne, 238
Jeu'n, Benjamin, 258
John, Geoffrey, 118
„ Lodowic, 138, 139, 156
,, Margaret, 118
„ Thomas, 135
Joh'nes, Hugh, 165, 166, 171, 172
,, Katharine, 172
„ WUUam, 165
Johnson, Tanored, 129
Johnsonne, Eoger, 201
Joly, WiUiam, 174
Jolyfl, Eichard, 122
Jones, Agnes, 217
„ Alice, 193
„ David, 196, 220, 239
„ Edmond, 217
„ Edward, 185, 206
„ Eleanor, 183, 214
„ Elias, 63
,, Elizabeth, 240, 243, 270, 274
,, Frances, 214
„ Griffith, 184
„ Hugh, 184, 191, 213
,, Humphrey, 192
„ Jane, 218, 274
,, Joan, 183
„ John, 139, 217, 236, 237, 239, 273,
274
,, Margaret, 183
,, Margery, ¦^'¦ij, 274
,, Maurice, 110
„ Morgan, 264, 265, 269, -275
,, Nicholas, 182
„ PhUip, 245, 254
,, Richard, 217, 243
,, Roger, 189, 205, 206, 217, 240
„ Ryce, 270
„ Thomas, 193, 217, 225, 274
„ William, 182, 188, 213, 217, 218
232, 254, 258, 269, 279
Jons, alias Morgan, Joan, 172
,, John, 172, 229
,, Thomas, 172
Jonys, Edith, 1'36
„ Edmond, 189
„ Elen, 137
,, Elizabeth, 189
,, Isabel, 137
„ Jane, 189
„ Joan, 189
„ John, 136, 189
,, Lodowic, 150
,, Eichard, 189
„ Robert, 136
„ Thomas, 137, 189
„ Welthian, 189
„ WiUiam, 189

398

INDEX.

Joos, or Joce, Agnes, 58, 60
„ Alice, 68
,, Anthony, 58
„ Gilbert, 34, 35, 60, 58, 69,
60, 94
„ Robert, 59
WUliam, 161
Jorden, goodwife, 259
„ John, 271
Jubbes, Matthew, 170
Juke, PhUip, 267
Jurdon, Elenor, 205
„ John, 183

KayneU, Richard, 82
„ WiUiam, 82
Kayton, Richard, 132, 139
Keamys, Thomas, 149
Kearne, WiUiam, 257
Kebbe, Thomas, 36
„ Walter, 86, 86
Kedwelly, William, 63
Kelke, Clement, 230
„ John, 230
„ Richard, 230, 249
„ Thomas, 209, 210, 220, 230
Kember, Robert, 141
Kempe, Maud, 53
Kempson, Joan, 157, 158, 163
,, Roger, 157
Thomas, 147, 167, 158, 163
„ William, 157
Kemsham, John, 210
Kemys, Isabel, 144
WiUiam, 144, 147
KendaU, WiUiam, 72
Kene, WiUiam, 17, 44, 45, 66
Kenfeke, Henry, 70
„ John, 70
,, Katharine, 70
„ WiUiam, 70
Kenne, John, 123
,, lord of, John, 41
Kerdif, John, 114
WiUiam, 38
Kerne, John, 182
Kerry,  , 221
Kett, Katharine, 265
„ Philip, 256
KettiU, Mighell, 188
KettingaU, or KyttingaU, Alice, 206
„ EUzabeth, 206
„ George, 205
„ John, 205
„ Tobit, 205
Keynesham, John, 62
KidweUvter, John, 260
KUderton, William, 100
Kirke, WiUiam, 254
Kitchin, Richard, 234, 247, 249
Robert, 202, 226, 247
Knap, or Knappe, Avice, 68
,, Reginald, 94
„ Thomas, 6, -28, 29, 68,
117, 125, 281
WiUiam, 68
Knighte, Ankerett, 264
,, John, 218
Knokke, Thomas, 161
KnoUes, WiUiam, 131
Knott, Michael, 250
Knottyng, .lohn, 178
KnoweU, Thomas, 276
Knowles, Thomas, 231

Knyght, Nicholas, 36
„ Richard, 77
„ WUUam, 26, 35, 134
Knyghton, John, 14, 20, 21, 41, 43, 65
Kynch, Thomas, 265
Kynge, Cristina, 93
Kyngton, Philip, 27
Kyppok, John, 119
Kyte, Agnes, 164, 241
Alice, 241
Edward, 158, 164
Joan, 164, 165, -241
John, 164, 241
Katharine, 241
Philip, 241
William, 241
Lacy, Master, 210
,, WiUiam, 278
Laighton, Cornish, 227
Lambard, Richard, 254
Lambe, goodwife, 204
Lamberd, alias Oldbeary, William, '216
Lancastre, John, 19
Lane, Alice, 78
„ Edward, 228, 263
„ John, 78
„ Thomas, 161
„ WiUiam, 179
Lang, John, 98
Langford, Charles, 226
„ Edmond, 226
„ Elizabeth, 226, 242
„ Ellis, 226
,, Joan, 219
„ Mary, 248
„ Nioholas, 219
„ Richard, 224, 226, 242
„ Thomas, 226
„ Walter, 226
„ William, 226
 , 216
Langley, Anne, 266, 267, 270
„ EUynor, 266
„ John, 107, 219, 267, 270
„ Mary, 243, '265, 266, 267, 270, -271
„ Master, 260
„ Philip, 218, 228, 240, 243, 265,
266, 268, 271
„ Richard, 219
Robert, 266
„ Ryce, 267
Thomas, 219, 274
„ Toby, 248, 265, 266, 267, 268, 270,
271WUliam, 266, 267
Langton, George, 229
„ Richard, 190, 198, 199, 220, 226,
232
Lai^e, John, 216, 266
Lasingbie, Thomas, 179
Lathbury, Margaret, 240
„ Robert, 240
Latymer, Thomas, 272
Launde, Margaret, 166
Launsdon, Agnes, 199
Laurence, WiUiam, 98
Laveraunce, John, 134, 167
Lavynton, John, 79, 80
Lawles, Peter, 162
Lawrence, EUzabeth, 229
Jane, 229
Richard, 229
Simon, 232
Thomas, 229, 259
William, 229, 235

399

Lea, Master, 260
„ Richard, 228
Leche, Ralph, 183
Ledbury, Agnes, 90
„ Richard, 42, 67
„ Robert, 90, 91
Leech, John, 240
Leicestre, John, 83, 98, 100, HO, 118, 121
128
Lekas, Henry, 68
Lely, Margaret, 122, 123
Lemenstour, Robert, 44
Lemman, Agnes, 72
„ John, 73, 83
„ Thomas, 72, 73
Lemyng, Robert, 189
Lenam, John, 44
Lench, WUliam, 15
Lenny, Joan, 266
Leonns, Richard, 28, 29
Lese, John, 99, 130
Leveden, John, 57
Leversage, Katharine, 234
„ Robert, 234
Lewcas, Elizabeth, 199
„ Thomas, 199
Lewen, WiUiam, 261
Lewes, Edward, 214, 233
„ Felix, 220, 226, 228, 229
„ John, 282
,, Margaret, 160
„ Thomas, 235
„ William, 269
Lewys, David, 201
„ John, 139
„ Thomas, 134
„ alias Tumor, John, 154
Ley, John, 48
Leyoetur, John, 109
liByQ, John, 29
Leyg'ue, Hugh, 26
LeyneU, John, 169
Leyson, John, 138
Libbe, Roger, 64, 86
Littilton, John, 85
Lloyd, David, -233
Locker, alias Parker, William, 209
Lodbroke, Agnes, 188, 189
,, Jonas, 189
„ Thomas, 188, 189
„ Walter, 188
WUUam, 188, 189
Lodelow, Agnes, 101
„ Robert, 100
„ Roger, 101
,, WUliam, 101
Lokier, Henry, 95
„ Margery, 44
Lombard, Ralph, 99
„ Thomas, 117
Londe, or Loude, Robert, 116
London, Agnes, 84
Alice, 34
Henry, 33
John, 171
Maud, 34
Thomas, 48
Long, Edward, 240, 241
John, 62, 97
Margery, 241
Mary, 269
Pradence. 237
Roger, 279
William, 269
Loryng Walter, 34
LotereU, Hugh, knt., 97
Loue, Agnes, 34

Loveney, John, 120
Lucar, Emanuel, 180, 181, 182
„ Thomas, 180
Lucas, Henry, *254
,, Joan, 129
„ John, 104, 121
,, Margery, 169
„ Peter, 129
„ Stephen, 52, 63
,, Thomas, 249
„ WiUiam, 120
Luk, John, 27
Lumbard, Thomas, 69
Luttelton, Richard, 124
Lydeford, Martin, 12
Lye, Joan, 62
:„ Thomas, 62, 58, 71, 78, 82, 87, 91, 104
Lygh, Agnes, 61
,, Joan, 61
„ John, 61
,, Margaret, 61
„ Maud, 61
,, Nicholas, 61
„ Robert, 61
„ Thomas, 61
„ WUUam, 105
Lyme, Adam, 68
„ John, 79
„ Walter, 63
Lymnour, John, 94, 109
Lyncoln, Thomas, 164, 165
Lyndesey, John, 162
Lyndraper, William, 34
Lynton, John, 32
Lynzye,  , 273
Lyon, Nicholas, 264
Lyonns, Thomas, 23
Lysle, de. Lady, 137, 146
Lord, 149, 263
LyteU, John, 33
Lyveden, Roger, 106, 107

Mablie, Alice, 11
Macham, William, 181
Maddock, Edmond, 267
Maercolff, Christopher, 162
Maistre, Thomas, 62
Makeatese, Robert, 22
MakweU, Richard, 160
Maltman, WiUiam, 177, 178
Malveme, Thomas, 10, 99, 114
Malyns, John, 99
Mamfras, John, 27
Manger, Emmot, 142
„ WUliam, 142
Marchall, John, o5
,, Richard, 134
Thomas, 71, 78, 87, 107, 111, US
Marcus, Williamj 114
MareschaU, William, 58
Markes, William, 60, 79
Market, Thomas, 118
Marie, John, 127
Marier, John, 129
,, Nicholas, 29, 30
MarteU, John, 33
Martyn, or Marten, Agnes, 226
„ Alice, 257
,, Anne, 267
,, CecUy, 257
„ David, 225
„ Edith, 257
„ EUzabeth, 267
,, George, 267, 258, 259
„ Harry, 267
,, Margaret, 127

400

INDEX.

Martyn, or Marten, Richard, 235,245,247,
248, 249, 256, 267,
261, 273
Walter, 16, 19, 23
WiUiam, 257
Maryon, Joan, 15, 57
Mascall, Richard, 256
Mason, Edward, 135
,, Elizabeth, 254
,, John, 149, 163
,, Nicholas, 10
„ Richard, 106
„ Thomas, 234
„ WUliam, 36
Massis, or Masies, Humphrey, 264
Mathew, or Mathowe, Agnes, 213
„ Amy, 213
,, Anne, 258
,, Bartholomew, 253
„ David, 190
,, Doctor, 207, 240
Elizabeth, 201
„ goodwife, 203
Hugh, 213
, , James, 253
John, 201, 202, 253
Judith, -201
,, Margaret, 171, 213
„ Nioholas, 68, 213
„ Patrick, 285
„ Penelope, 268
Peter, 263
,, Richard, 163
„ Thomas, 218, 253
Toby, 201, '202
Maulbe,  , 193
Mavyle, John, 88, 92, 93
May, Agnes, 42
,, Joan, 233
„ Richard, 42, 238, 263
„ Eobert, 42
,, Walter, 42
Mayes, Thomas, 93
„ WiUiam, 210
Mayhowe, John, 147
Meddon, Reginald, 8
Mede, or Meed, Isabel, 167
„ John, 131, 157
Philip, 134, 135, 136, 139,
143, 148, 152, 167
,, Eiohard, 157
„ Thomas, 134
Mefflin, Alice, 218
Megges, John, 133
,, Eobert, 133, 153
Meke, John, 185
„ Oliver, 135
Mellin, Letice, 245
Melloes, John, 254
Mellye, AUce, 206
,, Eobert, 206
Menyber, Walter, 63
Merbury, Joan, 124
,, John, 145
Merick, or Merycke, Anne, 205
,, ,goodwife, 256
„ John, 194, 197, 206
206, 228
Richard, 173, 206
Robert, 205
Waller, 205
,, WiUiam, 182, 206, 206
'280  , "-28
Merk, atte, Clement, 14
Mcro, Richard, 245

Mershe, James, 88
,, Joan, 182
Merston, John, 99
„ Thomas, 98
Mertok, Richard, 59
Messam, John, 177, 180
Mey, John, 45
MichaeU, Jeffery, 188, 189
,, Margaret, 188, 189
MicheU, Isabel, 22
John, 22, 94
Richard, 22
„ Robert, 22, 81
„ Thomas, 22, 75, 92
Walter, 20, 22
Middelton, de, John, 36
Millard, or MiUerd, Henry, 207, 240
,, John, 237
MillejTi, John, 134
Mills, WiUiam, 212
MiUyng, John, 14
Milman, Stephen, 48
Milton, John, 112
„ Robert, 16
,, 'Walter, 16
„ WilUam, 15
Modeford, John, 42
Moffett, Robert, 181
,, Thomas, 180
Mogys, William, 165
MoUle, Avice, 111
,, WiUiam, 111
MoUgrove, Elizabeth, 274
Momfort, John, 18
Monoux, George, 166, 172, 173
Monyngton,' Walter, 6
Moone, Thomas, 236
Mooi-e, Elizabeth, 240
,f goodwife, 203
,, Master, 222
„ Maud, 222
,, Richard, 207, 240, 253
Mordon, Thomas, 115
More, Cristina, 17, 44
„ John, 81
,, JuHan, 190, 256
,, Margaret, 199
„ Nicholas, 63, 64
„ Robert, 276
,, Thoinas, 199
,, WUliam, 17, 76, 88, 123, 125, 15
129, 132, 134, 136, 137
MoreU, Thomas, 73
Moret, WiUiam, 117
Morewey, Richard, 16
Morgan, Alice, 224, 203
„ John, 265
Mabel, 263
,, Margery 263
,, Richard, 119, 133
,, Thomas, 159
„ alias Jons, John, 172
Thomas, 172
Morice, Walter, 164
Mon-is, Edward, 216, 224
,, Robert, 245
 , 197
Mors, Joan, 138
,, John, 138, 139
,, Lodowic, 138
,, Thomas, 138, 139, 260
„ Walter, 138, 139
Morys, Agnes 1*9
Mosely, Humphrey, 231, 236, 237
„ Mary, 2.-.1
Moskam, Richard, 173
,, WUUam, 173

INDEX.

401

Mounford, John, 19
Mourton, Heni-y, 78
Moygne, or Moigne, AnketUl, 25, 43
,, ,, Thomas, 62
Moys, Alexander, 36, 46, 118
„ SibU, 46, 118
Muleward, Bernard, 16, 18, 19, 84
,, Edith, 16, 13
,, Joan, 53
„ John, 16, 18, 19, 63
„ Richard, 16, 13, 19
Walter, 18
MuUe, Hugh, 152
Multon, Robert, 155
Mur, Elizabeth, 270
Mui-cock,  , 220
Murcott, Hugh, 269
Muryweder, John, 5
Musard, Thomas, 155
Myagh, James, 33
Mydleton, James, 222
„ Richard, 222
Myles, John, 186
Mylles, goodman, 194
„ John, 186
Mynde, Roger, 69, 84
Mynty, Thomas, 23

Naillesey, John, 69
„ Thomas, 69
Nancothan, John, 140, 143, 281
,, Margaret, 143
Nansmoen, Avice, 96
„ BeUnus, 96, 97
„ Isabel, 96
Nashe, Laurence, 179, 108
„ William, 180
Nawdyn, John, 21
 , 21, 24
Nayler, Edward, 258, 264, 255
Henry, 264
Neathway, Elizabeth, 280
„ George, 280
„ Thomas, 280
Need, Matthew, 236
Neel, or Nele, Agnes, 51
„ AUce, 100
,, John, 75
WiUiam, 69, 100
Nelmes, Thomas, 217, 247, 265
Nemot, Margaret, 80
Robert, 80, 1-31
Nete, Lucy, 177
Netherhaven, Henry, 19, 28, 45, 48, 49, 50,
52, 53, 56, 61
Newbury, Isabel, 141
Newcombe, Alice, 68, 101
„ Walter, 44, 63, 101, 119
Newe, Agnes, 166
,, Edmund, 147, 166
„ Henry, 166
,, Joan, I45
„ John, 166
,, Margaret, 166
„ Richard, 166
,, Robert, 166
„ WUliam, 166
Newlond, John, 167
Newman, John, 200
Richard, 225
Newmaystre, Robert, 23, 39
Newnton, David, 21
Newton, David, 11
,, James, 238
John, 10, 18, 19, 66, 74, 90, 100,
101, 102, 116, 118, 123, 125, 135

Newton, Richard, 120, 121
„ Thomas, 161
„ William, 214
Nicholas, Agnes, 276
William, 276
Nicholls, George, 256
,, Joan, 256
WiUiam, 211, 247, 249, 252, 256
Nightingale, Edward, 254
Noble, Elizabeth, 273
,, Jessie, 273
,, John, 273
„ Mary, 273
„ Thomas, 273
Noi-don, or Northerne, EUis, 266
Noreys, Richard, 118
Norman, Geoffrey, 140
„ Thomas, 151
Normore, WiUiam, 99
Noi-rice, Edward, 233
North, Richard, 81
Northall, EUzabeth, 211, 212
EUen, 212
Joan, 212
John, 211, 212, 269
Rowland, 211, 212
Thomas, 211, 212
Northbroke, John, 214, 216, 218, 223
Northton, Thomas, 51
Norton, Anthony, 187
,, Isabel, 160, 161
„ Joan, 160, 161
„ John, 18, 30
„ Robert, 82
„ Thomas, 13, 19, 27, 28, 59, 87, 90,
92, 93, 115, 140, 146, 160, 161
Walter, 140
„ William, 25, 30, 35, 36, 52, 64, 55,
82, 203
Nouerton, John, 129
Nuport, WiUiam, 143
Nuton, see Newton.
Nywbury, William, 14

Obeleye, Agnes, 26
,, Bernard, 26, 55
Offley, Master, 195
,, Eoger, 252
Okeley, Eiohard, 37
Okerforde, John, 14
Oldbeary, alias Lamberd, WiUiam, 216
Olde, James, 191
„ Joan, 190, 191
OldefeUde, or Oldflld, Agnes, 252
„ Alice, 252
,, CecUy, 252
,, Dame, 245
,, David, 262
,, Edmund, 252
,, John, 252
Mary, 252
,, Thomas, 252
WiUiam, 252
Olfylde, David, 197, 198, 201
„ Edmund, 201
Oliver, or Olyver, Agnes, 104
,, EUzabeth, 244
John, 28,35, 104, 244
,, Margaret, 244
,, Roger, 254 ^
„ Simon, 20, 23, 24, 28, 29,
34, 52, 85, 104, 122,162
„ Thomas, 244
WilUara, 209
Ombersey, John, 27
Onley, Ralph, 131

402

Oocx (?), John, 162
Orchard, Robert, 78
Oseborne, Elen, 32
,, Eobert, 260
„ William, 270, 271
Oseney, Thomas, 145, 149, 150, 163, 156,161
Osteler, David, 159
John, 113
Ostriche, WiUiam, 184
Ouldfielde, Davy, 219
Outtley, John, 192
Overton, Richard, 192
Owen, John, 8
„ Richard, 208, 209
Owfford, Alice, 238
„ James, 238
Oysell, alias Spert, Simon, 62

Paans, Alice, 79, 80
„ Richard, 79
,, WUliam, 79, 80
Pacy, Christopher, 245
,, Master, 190
Padirstowe, Geoffrey, 19
Paine, alias Fletcher, Alice, 213, 214
John, 213
Toby, 213, 214
WiUiam, 218
Page, Richard, 286
Pakker, John, 20
Palmer, Agnes, 67, 233
„ Alice, 238
„ Edith, 67
„ Edward, 67
„ Elizabeth, 233, 234
John, 8, 32, 50, 67, 84, 146, 199,
200, 288, 234
„ Margaret, 146, 146
,, Nicholas, 145
Robert, 67
Thomas, 145, 238, '234
William, 35, 145
Paltysmore, William, 93
Panys, AUce, 31, 32
„ John, 32, 63
„ Richard, 31, 82, 43, 49, 59
„ Robert, 231
„ WiUiam, 82
Pappeworthe, Joan, 111, 112
John, 111, 112
„ Julian, 111, 112, 118
,, Thomas, 111, 113
Parice, or Parys, John, 81, 117
 , 107
Parker, alias Locker, William, 209
Parkhous, John, 137
Thomas, 135, 136, 137
Parle, Andrew, 97, 120
Parlebien, Thomas, 10
Parmynter,  , 235
Parmyter, John, 35
Parnand, John, 167
Partridge, Michael, 274
 , 226
Pascowe, William, 97
Passch, Thomas, 131
Passemer, Thomas, 24
Passhley, Simon, 164, 165
Passwer, Thomas, 124
Patte, Thomas, 169
Paty, Thomas, 168
Pavy, Alice, 123
„ Elen, 132
„ Elizabeth, 132
„ Huirh, 132
,, Joan, 116, 132

Pavy, John, 76, 80, 132
,, Margaret, 132
„ Richard, 132
„ Robert, 132
,, Thomas, 121, 122, 123
„ WilUam, 116, 132
Pay, John, 82
Payne, Alice, 143
„ Emmot, 128
„ Joan, 183
„ John, 174
„ Thomas, 148
„ William, 134, 143

Pays, Agnes, 106, 107
„ AUce, 48, 107
„ John, 106, 107
„ Thomas, 106, 107
„ William, 43, 77, 106
Pearde, or Perde, George, 277
Hugh, 276, 277
„ John, 277
Peautrer, Agnes, 87
Isabel, 11, 12
Richard, 11, 29, 69, 69, 99, 115
Pecche, Hugh, 6
Pedewell, Emmot, 68
„ John, 12, 20, 58
,, JuUan, 12
,, Margaret, 14
Peter, 84
„ Eichard, 66, 101
„ Robert, 93
„ Thomas, 14
„ Walter, 12
WiUiam, 63
Pedmore, Thomas, 43
Pegge, Agnes, 104
Pembroke, Isabel, 81
„ John, 81
Penard, John, 66
Penke, or Pynke, Alice, 171
„ Annes, 171
,, Joan, 171
John, 76, 138, 153, 171
„ Thomas, 171
Penlowe, Thomas, 168
Penrice, John, 63
Penseford, Richard, 74
„ WiUiam, 68, 69, 74
Peny, Roger, 68
PepwaU, Agnes, 271
„ Anne, 222
„ Edward, 271
EUzabeth, 242, 243, 270, 271
„ John, 243, 270, 271
Mary, 268, 270
Matthias, 271
Michael, 223, 228, 242, 243, 260,
267, 271
„ Mistress, 260, 268
„ Richard, 243
,, Samuel, 271
„ Sarah, 266, 270
„ Timothy, 243, 270
„ Toby, 271
WiUiam, 181, 242, 266, 270
Percie, EUz., 136
Perell, Katharine, 22
Perent, John, 10
Peris, or Perys, John, 104
Thomas, 104
Perkin, Griffeth 235
Perle, Emmot, 13
Periour, WUliam, 60
Pernaunte, Thomas, 169, 172, 173

403

Perrey, Mistress, 255
,, Robert, -266
Perrin, goodwife, 267
Perrington, Thomas, 274
Persevale, Ralph, 65
Person, Isabel, 97 .
,, John, 32
„ Thomas, 17, 48
Pert, Simon, 25
Peseley, Thomas, 96
Peu'eU, Thomas, 17
Peyntour, Alia, 102
„ John, 63
William, 169
Peytevyn, Reginald, 37
Peto, WiUiam, 16
Phelpys, Joan, 69
Philip, alias Cogan, David, 178
Philippes, Agnes, 159
„ Anthony, 199, 210, 241
„ Davy, 213
„ Joan, 213
„ Lewes, 213, 253
Walter, 203
WUliam, 159, 254
PhiU, Margaret, 172
Phylon, Philip, 254
Pickerell, EUzabeth, 254
Piers, Alice, 48
„ John, 104, 108, 172
„ Thomas, 87
Pikes, Walter, 229
Pilkington, Joan, 206
Ralph, 208, 277
Pill, or Pyll, Anthony, 230, 281, 264
Elianor, -264, 276
,, Humphrey, 231
„ Jane, 231
John, 264, 276, 277
„ Nicholas, 230, 277
„ Richard, 231
„ William, 204, 280, 231, 264
Pille, de la, Thomas, 130
Pincley, Joan, 244
Pip, Ladv, 250
Pitcher, Alice. 278
,, Anne, 278
„ Prudence, 278
„ Thomas, 233, 236, 278, 279
Pitte, or Pyt, Anne, 283
,, Bartholomew, 117
„ Christopher, 233
Edward, 233
„ John, 233
,, Master, 232
„ Maud, 252
Thomas, 220, 236, 251, 252,
2*73 279
„ William, 119, 120, 121, 233,
251
Pittes, or Pyttes, Agnes, 273
Elizabeth, 247, 273
Joan, 246, 247
„ John, 273
„ Margaret, 247
Nicholas, 183, 134, 136,
143,146,146,143,151,166Richard, 246, 247, 273
„ Robert, 273
Thomas, 156, 157, 246,
273
WiUiam, 246, 247, 273
Plastrer, Stephen, 22
Plomer, or Plommer, Agnes, 56
Edith, 69, 64, 65
„ Hugh, 20, 59, 64, 119
„ John, 53, 59, 64

Plomer, or Plommer, Laurence, 59
„ Richard, 59
„ Roger, 137
WiUiam, 69, 119
Pochen, John, 73, 77
Pochyn, alias Bath, John, 74, 131
Poculchurch, or Pokelohurch, Amy, 27
» „ John, 27,
28, 126
Poleyne, Isabel, 15
,, Joan, 145
„ John, 62, 63
PoUard, John, 167
Pollesworth, Stephen, 6
PoUington, Elizabeth, 260, 261
,, Margery, 261
„ Richard, 260, 261
„ Susan, 261
„ Thomas, 260, 261
,, WiUiam, 260, 261
Polton, Thomas, 31, 85, 86, 37, 38, 61
Ponter, John, 126
Poole, Thomas, 231, 286, 237
Pope, Leonard, 212, 213
Popley, Edmond, 237, 260
„ rt^ms Deane, John, 237
,, „ Margery, 237, 283
Poppham, Robert, 173
Poppheyne, Jane, 178
Popylton, WiUiam, 79
Portbury, Agnes, 64
,, Henry, 54
„ Joan, 64
,, Julian, 52
,, Nicholas, 62
,, Eichard, 11
Porter, Edward, 211, 220, 240
„ Elizabeth, 220
,, Joan, 220
„ John, 69, 220
„ Margaret, 220
„ Eose, 220
„ Simon, 220
„ Richard, 61
„ WiUiam, 220
Portingale, or Portyngale, Richard, 16,
„ „ 23, 26
Portlond, Walter, 54
Possebury, John, 64
Pos,sh, Joan, 71
Potekary, Alexander, 120
Poul, John, 42
Poulet, WilUam, 43
Pounde, Agnes. 62
,, Alexandra, 61
„ Alice, 61
,, Margaret, 61
WiUiam, 61
Pounsot, Amy, 94
„ Edward, 94
Pountfreyt, Adam, 11
Eve, 11
WUUam, 11
PoweU, Jane, 211
„ Mary, 241
„ Thomas, 202
Power, Alice, 69
„ Isabel, 156
„ John, 87
,, Walter, 69, 126, 128
Powke, Agnes, 72
,, Thomas, 72
Powlett, Isabel, 152
Powlysham, John, 106
Pownam, WiUiam, 99, 102
PownoU, Nathaniel, 269
Poyner, goodwife, 197

404

Poynez, Elizabeth, 56, 56
William, 55
Prat, Robert, 71
Precye, Joan, 188
Predy, Isabel, 72
„ William, 72
Pressey, or Prisye, Joan, 248
„ Robert, 201, 223, 248
Prestbury, Thomas, 35
Preston, Laurence, 150
„ Robert, 231
„ Rose, 231
P'stwod, Agnes, 126
Prewett, Anthony, 227, 278, 279
Arthur, 227
„ Ellyn, 227
,, Joan, 278
,, John, 227, 289, 278
WiUiam, 227, 228, 236, 277
Price, or Pryce, Anne, 276
,, George, 276
„ Thomas, 224
Pridie, de, Richard, 142
,, Thomas, 142
WiUiam, 142
Priest, As-nes, 213
,, Edith, 213
„ Robert, 212
Primlok, John, 10
Prin, or Prynne, Edward, 186
„ Richard, 182'
„ Thomas, 226, 228, 235,
238, 247, 265, 257, 208,
269, 273. 277
Prince, or Prynce, John, 134
,, Margaret, S")
,, Robert, 265
Printer, Thomas, 260
Priour, Cristina, 10, 18, 19
„ Richard, 95
Prisshton, or Prysehton, John, 38, 40, 42,
60, 115
Proctor, Richard, 206
Proude, Thomas, 150
Prowte, John, 108, 117
,, Margery, 117
Robert, 114
,, Thomas, 147
„ William, 117, 147
Pruett, John, 190
Pryddy, WUliam, 274
Pryor, John, 268
Pullen, goodwife, 2.59
Purches, Roger, 161
Pute, WUliam, 121
Puton, Philip, 160
,, Walter, 150
Puxstone, Thomas, 258
Pycheford, John, 106
Pyckering, WUliam, 180
Pygas, John, 12
Pyke, Margaret, 135
,, Thomas, 19
Pykenham, Adam, 34
Pykes, Alderman, 252
„ John, 187, 188, 273
,, Maud, 187
„ Walter, 183, 220, 251, 203
„ William, 187
Pynehyn, Thomas, 195
Pynder, William, 241
P.vtte, alias Cornyssh, Robert, 142
Quyrke, John, 104
Radifford, Richaid, 157
Ralegh, Thomas, 8

Randolf, John, 62
EastaU, John, 189
Rastforth, Richard, 163
Rawe, Nicholas, 30
Rawlyn, or Raulyn, John, 13, 20, 21, 24
Reade, Alice, 212
,, Laurence, 274
,, WiUiam, 212, 270, 271
Rece, Nicholas, 259
Reckcliffe, Robert, 229, 230
Rede, Alice, 39
„ Edward, 110, 126
,, Joan, 127
., John, 39,40, 86, 128
„ Nicholas, 134
„ WiUiam, 39, 139, 243
Redeberd, Thomas, 5
Rederisse, Joan, 116
Rees, Elvnor, 214
Regent, WiUiam, 166, 171
Reignolde, Richard, 181
Reinghoodt, Francis, 162
Reve, Richard, 43
„ Stephen, 37, 62
Reynald, John, 52, 63
Reynesbury, Thomas 81
Reynold, Janyn, 128
„ Joan, 16
„ John, 148
„ Margaret, 128
Ricarde, or Ricardes, Robert, 157
„ WiUiam, 197
Ricartes, WUliam, 229
Rice, or Rj'ce, Nicholas, 221
Richard, 233, 278
Roger, 213, 221, 224
WiUiam, 199
Richard, or Richardes, John, 24, 36, 81
92, 110, 125
,, „ Julian, 88, 92
Richartes, David, 232
Riche, Julian, 35
Richman, John, 259
Ridges, EUzabeth, 213
,, Mary, 213
„ WiUiam, 213
Rigelyn, Philip, 62
Riggewey, Robert, 94
Rijs, (Rys?), WiUiam, 86
Ripe, Roger, 62
Riper, Adam, -24
„ John, 24
,, Maud, 24
„ Robert, 24
Rirran, Henry, 21
Risbie, or Risby, Elizabeth, 212
„ Robert, 234
Rise, Richai'd, 236
„ WiUiam, 245
„  , 263
Ritche, John, 210
Robartes, Alsey, 216
Edmund, 215, 216
,, Margaret, 216
,, Mary, 216
,, Thomas, 216
William, 210
Rob'd, Joan, 113
„ Michael, 113
Roberts, David, 206
„ Henry, 226
John, 169, 193, 195, 216, 224, 2'26
246, 248, 259, 207
„ Julian, 240, -241
„ Master, 199
,, Sander, 287
 . 204

305

Robins, or Robyns, Alice, 107
Anne, 228, 282
Anthony, 228
goodwife, 278
Grace, 228
Joan, 107
John, 107, 162
Margaret, 279
Nicholas, 210, 226, 232
Richard, 107
Robinson, John, 232
Robrok, WilUam, 74
Robyn, John, 138
Roche, Mary, 243
RockweU, Edith, 262
„ GUbert, 210, 211, 282
John, 210, 211, 225, 232
„ Katharine, 210, 211, 232
„ Thomas, 232, 262
„ Walter, 262
„ WUliam, 210, 282
Roddeney, John, 94
Rodeman,  , 243
Rodney, John, knt., 177
„ Master, 187
,, Maurice, 258
„ Walter, knt., 123, 139
Roe, Edward, 260
„ Elizabeth, 260
„ Joan, 260
Roger, and Rogers, Agnes, 140, 258
Alice, 200
Charity, 200
Edmond, 188, 200
EUzabeth, 200
Elyn, 200
Jane, 200
Joan, 257
Margery, 256
Maud, 148
Nicholas, 258
Owen, 256
Rachel, 267, 253
Ralph, 200
Richard, 257, 2.58
Robert, 234, 253
Simon, 112
Thomas, 140, 148, 200
William, 64, 140, 145,
146, 143, 177
Roke, or Rook, Walter. 41, 43, 45
„ William, 126
RokeU, John, 31, 82, 85
Roke.s, Elizabeth, 144
,, Joan, 144
„ John, 144
,, Thomas, 144
„ William, 144
Romesay, John, 54
Roo, Robert, 142
Roper, Agnes, 120
,, Cristina, 50
,, Henry, 46, 50
., Joan, 50
„ John, 20, 31, 82, 50, SO
,, Julian, 31, 32
„ Peter, 60
„ Richard, 50
,, Thomas, 60
WUliam, 31, 82
Rose, Richard, 244
Roselie, George, 212
RotheU, John, 217, 265
Rowberwe, John, 44
,, Margaret, 44
Rowe, Joan, 73
„ . Robert, 73

Rowland, Alice, 243
„ EUzabeth, 219, 242, 243
„ Gelyan, 242
John, 178, 179, 202, 219
„ Joyce, 242
,, Julian, 248
„ Richard, 219
Sarah, 248
Thomas, 209, 219, 242
,, alias Cowper, John, 206
Rowley, Elizabeth, 161
,, Joan, 162
John, 282
,, Margaret, 162
,, Richard, 162
„ Thomas, 132, 157, 161, 162
WiUiam, 141, 161, 102
Rowlowe, Joan, 175
Robert, 169, 175, 176
Rowsley, Alice, 213
,, Anthony, 212
George 212
Ruddock, David,' 104, 116
,, Isabel, 116, 117
„ Joan, 238
John, 35, 116, 117
„ Thomas, 116
WiUiam, 116
Rudge, Richard, 264
Ruspyn, John, 8
Russell, Agnes, 51
,, Edmund, 51
„ Lady Elizabeth, 157
,, Emma, 58
,, Joan, 97
„ John, 61, 66, 174
Peter 97
", Robert, 32, 76, 96, 98, 99, 100, 111
120, 121, 123, 156, 167
„ Roger, 39, 53
„ Thomas, 97
Ryder, or Rider, John, 136
,, Margaret, 228
,, Richard, 125
„ Thomas, 206, 228
Rye, John, 59
Ryngston, Agnes, 175
,, Joan, 175
„ John, 117, 176
PhUip, 157, 171, 175
,, Thomas, 176
WiUiam, 176
Ryppe, John, 167
Ryuer, Nicholas, 15
Sachefield, John, 201, 206
„ Master, 233
„ Robert, 109
Sadler, John, 165
Ealph, 194
„ Richard, 30
Robert, 86, 221
Salisburye, or Salesbury, Henry, 246
,, William, 27
Salop, Countess of, 136
Salterne, Thomas, 277
Saltren, Edmond, 234
„ Joan, 235
„ John, 234
„ Mary, 234
„ Richard, 234, 235
,, Thomas, 235
„ WiUiam, 234, 235
Sambome, .Jane, 269
Sampson, Henry, 154, 155
Joan, 16, 17
„ Thomas, 17, 44,
William, 16, 17, 44

306

INDEX.

Sandiforde, John, 242
Sandy, John, 167
Sanford, Robert, 210, 270
Sare, John, 186
„ WiUiam, 167, 171
Sariaunte, John, 185
SauH, and SawU, Anne, 240, 241
Thomas, 253, 262
Saundres, or Saunders, Agnes, 186
„ Alice, 30
„ Anne, 238
,, Joan, 22
John, 40, 117
Robert, 30, 61
„ Thomas, 247
WUliam, 30, 51
Sausemer, John, 126
Savage, John, 38, 261
„ Thomas, 261
Saverey, John, 38
Sawce, Margaret, 171
Sawyer, John, 129, 131
„ Thomas, 139
„ Walter, 84
Saxey, Master, 199
„ Robert, 206, 214, 224
WiUiam, 224, 276
Sayer, John, 223
„ WiUiam, 234, 262, 274
Scalter, Ralph, 227
William, '228
ScapuUs, Elizabeth, 264
,, Margaret, 264
Mary, 264
„ Philip, 263, 264, 272
Schaftspere, or Shakespeire, Thomas, 172
Scherhay, Alice, 76
Robert, 76
Scherman, Thomas, 40
Scosy, Edmund, 83
Scot, John, 32
,, William, 86, 87, 225
Screven, or Scriven, Alice, 45
Hugh, 45
John, 137, 143, 153,
160, 162
„ Eichai-d, 49
,, Ihomas, 20
Scurlag, Henry, 109
Scyrry, Anne, 197
 ,197
Sebright, Edward, 268
John, 182, '268
See, Anne, 223
„ Arthur, 210, 223
„ Margari't, 216
„ Mary, 2-2:1
,, Peter, 216
Seggel, WUliam, 121
Selar, Katharine, 147
„ Richard, 147
Selcok, Joan, 80
\\-illiam, 57, 80, 39
Selke, John, 61
Selman, Elizabeth, 235
„ John, 235
Selsy, John, 9
,, Lucy, 10
,, M.argaret, 10
„ Thomas, 9
Selwode, John, 28, 66
Sely, Isabel, 92
,, John, 27, 67, 86, 91, 126
Seman, WilUam, 221
Sendel, Robert, 92
Serehe, Jane, 206
„ John, 206

Sergeant, and Sargente, David, 167
„ James, 231, 236,
237
„ John, 123
„ Tibot, 128
Seriaunt, Vv illiam, 84
Sevyer, Robert, 125
„ WiUiam, 125
Seward, Roger, 9
Sextene, John, 246
Seydon, Beatrix, 69
,, Henry, 59
Seymour, Isabel, 144, 152
„ John, 25, 26, 84, 85, 124, 135,
144, 152
Lady, 144, 146
Margaret, 63, 84, 85, 124
„ Walter, 26, 51, 58, 72, 77, 84,
1-24
Seynt, Alice, 147
,, Joan, 147
„ John, 123, 147
,, Richard, 162
Seynt Mariechurche, Isabel, 69
Seys, David, 20
,, Joan, 42
,, John, 42
Seysdon, Margaret, 67
Seysell, Thomas, 103, 113
ShareshuU, John, 110
Sharp, or Sherp, Elizabeth, 162
„ Joan, 96, 120
,, John, 18, 40, 63, 83, 89,
96, 104, 116, 120, 122, 132,
136, 139, 146, 17U
Shoe, Peter, 253
Sheldon, Daniel, 150
Shephurd, John, 45
William, 43
Shepisby, Elen, 83
Sherborne, John, 34, 36
Sherman, John, 93
Sherrer, Pliilip, 17
Sherston, >\'illiam, 260
Shewarde, Thomas, IbO
Shingleton,  , 253
Shiplode, Thomas, 142
Shipman, Bridyet, 241
„ Edward, 241
John, 171, 180, 241
,, Margaret, 241
„ Roger, 241
„ Thomas, ISO, 241
„ William, 181, 241
Shippester, Cristina, 19
Shipward, or Shepward, Ouynot, 159
,, Joan, 87
„ John, 1-22, 129,
131, 137, 142, 143,
144, 168, 159, 160,
161, 167
,, Katharine, 15S,
161
„ Robert, 79, 84,
86, 87
,, aZias Barstaple, John, 142
„ Robert, 142,
166
„ Thomas,142
„ William, 141
Shirwyn, or Sheruwyii, Isabel, 108, 111,
„ John, 108, 111
Matthew, 108,111,
133
„ Richard, 94, 111,
114
„ Thomas, 108, 111

INDEX.

307

Shiryngton, John, 81, 120
Shoile, Richard, 229
Shop, Joan, 120
,, John, 95, 134
Shore, Richard, 284
Shutleworth, Bridget, 235
„ Edward, 235
„ Elizabeth, 235
„ John, 285
„ Mary, 235
„ William, 236
Silvester, Tdde, 216
Skansby, Richard, 173
Skeffyngton, John, 119
Sknowe, Margaret, 204
Skragge, WiUiam, 107
Skydmore, Isabel, 171
„ Thomas, 150
Skynner, Joan, 203
„ Sai-a, 43
„ Thomas, 145
Slanye, George, 259
„ Henry, 269
„ John, 269
Katharine, 259
„ WiUiam, 253, 259
Slape, John, 30
Slaughter, Ansell, 236
Slocombe, EUzabeth, 236, 248
Gilbert, 248
Henry, 243
John, 248
Thomas, 226, 235, 248
Sloo; John, 13, 19, 23, 41, 69
,, Margaret, 69
„ Eiohard, 13, 69
Slye, Henry, 234
Slyke, Nicholas, 167
Slymbrygg, Eobert, 154, 155
Smert, John, 81
Smith, or Smythe, Agnes, 201
„ Besse, 271
„ Edmond, 195, 201
,, Elizabeth, 233, 268
,, Frances, 283
John, 148, 188, 238,243
„ Katharine, 192,200,201
,, Letice, 201
„ Mary, -201, 2,-.l
„ Peter, 200, 201
Philip, 63, 121, 244
„ Ealph, 195, 201
„ Richard, 131, 245, 278,
279
„ Robert, 196, 198, 200
„ Roger, 90
,, Samuel, 201
„ Thomas, 69, 71, 73,
101, 158, 172, 201
„ WiUiam, 60, 169, 236,
236, 237
,, ¦  , 200
Smitbeman, William, 198
Smothie, WiUiam, 197
Smythes, or Smithes, Elizabeth, 196
„ Goodloxe, 196
,, Margery, 48,
„ Mary, 241
„ Robert, 204, 240
Snigge, or Snygg, Agnes, 175
„ George, 193, 268
,, John, 176
Thomas, 169, 171, 172,
173
Snowe, John, 233
,, Martha, 238
,, Richard, 172
2 D 2

Sodbury, John, 76, 78
„ WUliam, 163
Sokett, John, 165
Solas, Alice, 93
,, WiUiam, 93
Solers, Agnes, 26
„ William, 25
Sellers, Agnes, 65
„ Elen, 66
,, Margaret, 66
„ Thomas, 66
„ WiUiam, 65
Somervyle, or Somerville, Agnes, 82
„ Elizabeth,81,82
John, 28, 81
Somerwell, AUce, 69
,, Cassandra, 34
„ John, 14, 34, 69, 110
„ Mark, 127
William, 10, 24, 84, 69
Sopemaker, Adam, 79
Southfolke, John, 78
Southwode, Julian, 28, 65
Sowey, Edith, 11
Spaldyng, Isabel, 117
„ John, 117
„ Margaret, 90
„ Richard, 89
Sparewe, Joan, 22
Spaynell, John, 16
„ Mark, 30,103
,, Richard, 80
,, Soneta, 30
WiUiam, 30»
Specheley, Henry, -28
,, Roger, '28 \
SpeUy, Agnes, 27, 126
„ Elen, 27
,, Elias, 26, 28, 57, 124, 126
„ Henry, 27
„ Joan, 126
,, Richard, 126
„ Robert, 126
„ WiUiam, 28
Spenser, or Spencer, John, 177, 178, 262
„ Richard, 160
,, Thomas, 135
„ William, 139, 144,149,
163, 162
Sperckes, Alice, 209
Edith, 269
Spert, Margery, 52
„ Roger, 27
„ Simon, 19, 52
,, Thomas, 16, 52, 53
Spicer, Agnes, 134
,, Henry, 41
„ John, 28, 41, 49, 134, 145
,, Margaret, 169
„ Richard, 11, 34, 154
„ Stephen, 6, 41
„ Thomas, 90
„ William, 86
Spisour, and Spyser, Alice, 69
„ Avice, 69
„ Cecily, 89
„ John, 69, 89
„ Richard, 89, 123
„ Robert, 69
„ Eoger, 69:
„ Thomas, 69
Sprate, WUliam, 198
Spratt, WiUiam, 200, 201
Spray, John, 33
Spi-inte, or Sprynte, John, 185, 191, 194,
229
„ WiUiam, 243

308

isdex.

Spryngot, John, 48
Spuriock, Stephen, 210
Spynaw, de, Amald, 78
Spyne, John, 24, 69, 80, 87, 103, 113, 119
Squihere, Alice, 87
Sqnyer, Matthew, 87, 92
Stafford, Isabel, 134
Lord, 207
Stagge, Elen, 139
Stalworth, John, 166
Stamforde, Richard, 146
Standbank, or Standback, Anthony, 215,
230, 256, 267
,, Joan, 267
,, Katharine, 256
,, 267
, Master, 229
, Mistress, 215
,, Richard, 194
Standfast, Master, 254
„ Walter, 207
Stanes, Joan, 14
„ John, 14
„ Margaret, 14
Stanley, Henry, 103
„ John, 129, 133
Stanshawe, John, 83
,, Lady EUzabeth, 161
Stanys, John, 9
Staple, John, 274
Stappe, Willia-m, 135
Stapulton,  , 43
StarUng, WUliam, 237
Staunford, John, 28f 93
Stede, William, 26
Steph', John, 42
Stephanys, John, 93
Stephen, Alice, 121
„ John, 121
Stephens, Alice, 129
Joan, 110, 127
„ John, 17, 28, 60, 81, 86, 117,
129. 166
„ Lucy, 83, 122
,, Richard, 110
„ Thomas, 110
„ William, 79, 80
Stephenus, John, 91, 97
,, Margaret, 91, 97
SleiJhenys, John, 16, 26, 26, 37, 42, 67
„ Richard, 27
Stephyn, John, 73
Stemolde, Agnes, 252
,, Margaret, 252
„ Robert, 262
„ William, 252
Stevans, William, 193
Stevens, and Stephenes, John, 130, 133,
137, 163, 169,
209
,, Maud, 21
,, Thomas, 27G
„ William, 33
Steyl, Alice, 60
,, John, 50
,, Sarah, 60
,, Thomas, 50
,, William, 60
Steynour, Robert, 131
Stibbes, v\ illiam, 238
Stiel, John, 07
,, Maud, 67
,, William, 9, 44
Stinchcome, John, 251
Stocke, Nicholas, 135
Stodeley, Elen, 26, 26
,, Joan, 26

Stodeley, John, 25
„ Richard, 26
Walter, 25
Stoke, Agnes, 6
,, Alice, 6
„ Isold, 6
,, Joan, 5, 6, 41
„ John, 6, 41, 119, 122
,, Margaret, 43
,, Robett, 6
,, Roger, 6
„ WiUiam, 31
Stokes, or Stokys, John, 43, 161
Stokmer, Henry, 27
Stone, Anthony, 215
„ Edith, 96
,, Elizabeth, 215
,, Henry, 215
,, Joan, 216, 261
„ John, 37, 95, 190, 215, 261
„ Richard, 252
„ Thomas, 261
,, Walter, 261
„ WUliam, 215, 261
Stones, Richard, 229
Storthwait, John, 98, 98, 101, 102, 1
106, 107
Stoui-ton, WiUiam, 78
Stoventon (?), Hugh, 77
Stowell, Dame Joan, 96
,, Thomas, knt., 97
Stradling, Francis, 183
Strafford, John, 144
Stratton, John, 88
Straunge, Robert, 143, 163
Strech, Thomas, 94
Strengesham, de, Thomas, 140
Strete, Joan, 28, 123
„ John, 123, 183
„ Katharine, 128
„ Roger, 128, 129
,, Thomas, 128
Streynesham, John, 128, 129, 139, 140
Strode, John, 62, 63
Sturmy, Elen, 137, 138
„ John, 138
„ Robert, 138
Suche, or Souche, Anne, 197
,, Charity, 198
„ Dorcas, 198
„ Elizabeth, 198
George, 197, 193
John, 197
„ Mary, 198
„ Robert, 198
„ Silvester, 197
„ Thomas, 268
William, 197, 198
Suelle, John, 101
Sutton, goodwife, 229
„ Joan, 63, 95, 96
„ John, 29, 40, 60, 72, 84, 95, 98,
„ MabUla, 96
,, Richard, 37
„ Thomas, 20, 29, 40, 65, 58, 94,
„ WilUam, 155, 244
Swalledale, John, 113
Swalwe, John, 50
Swancote, John, 182, 156
Swayn, John, 150
Swell, AUce, 24, 25
„ John, 14, 24
,, Margaret, -24, 25
Swetnam, Frances, 234
,, Richard, 199, 200, 234
,, William, 234, 260
Swyfte, John, 232

IXDEX.

309

Swyfte, Thomas, 60
Sydbury, WilUam, 35
Sydenham, Henry, 36
„ Joan, 35, 36
,, Richard, 36
,, Simon, 35, 36
Sylke, Thomas, 191
Sylly, Roger, 95
Syllyvaunt, Joan, 228
Sylney, Agnes, 97
Symondes, or Symons, Anthony, 264
„ Edith, 257
„ John, 136
,, Philip, 264
„ Thomas, 199, 209,
218, 221
 295
Syneff,  '—, 207

Taber, John, 6
Tadelton, Thomas, 136
Tagg, Thomas, 222
TaiUour, or Tailor, Adam, 22, 39
,, Agnes, 120
„ David, 190
„ Elen, 39
,, Joan, 66, 210
„ John, 35, 119
„ Nicholas, 38, 93, 118
,, Reginald, 64
,, Richard, 210
„ Robert, 191
„ Roger, 19, 162
,, Thomas, 113, 121, 135,
145
WiUiam, 73
Talbot, John, 98, 104
,, WiUiam, 133
Tamworth, WiUiam, 81
Tankard, Thomas, 5
Tanner, Edward, 70
Isabel, 63, 174
„ Joan, 70, 102, 226
John, 30, 86, 77
,, Stephen, 226
„ Thomas, 63
William, 82, 135
Tannye, John, 263
Taunton, Alice, 7j
,, Joan, 7
,, Roger, 7
Walter, 108
Taverner, John, 139, 152
,, Peret, 34
„ Walter, 26
WiUiam, 135
Tawnye, John, 196
Taylor, or Tayler, Anne, 279
Jane, 2/9
John, 271
Katharine, 221, 279
Lewes, 264
PhUip, 264
Robert, 279
Thomas, 240, 260
TedistiUc, Agnes, 13
,, Joan, 13
,, Margaret, 13
Walter, 13, 60
Teffent, John, 91
,, Margaret, 91
Tcige, Thomas, 245
Teinte (?), Edward, 243
Temple, Robert, 230
WiUiam, 38, 95
Templecombe, de, Master, 46

Tewe, John, 238, 244
,, Master, 288
Thackham, Thomas, 269
Thewe, John, 199, 200, 234
Thirkell, Michael, 252
Thlau (?), Joan, 81
Thluyt, John, 7
Thomas, David, 127
Edith, 137
,, Germaniis, 129
„ Hugh, 220, 221
,, Isabel, 100
,, James, 221
,, Joan, 214
„ John, 43, 70, 167, 108, 244
,, Robert, 137
„ Thomas, 237, 253,
,, Welthian, 232
,, William, 194, 218
Thomlinson, Thomas, 274
Thomme, John, 18
Thommys, John, 19
Thorne, Bridget, 186
,, Edward, 185
„ Frances, 186
,, .Tames, 180
„ Joan, 282
,, John, 185, 186
„ Mary, 134, 185
„ Nicholas, 163, 180, 181, 182, 184,
185, 186 -'
„ -Robert, 175, 176, 180, 182, 184,
186, 186, 282
„ Thomas, 180
„ Vincent, 180, 184
„ WiUiam, 180, 181
Thornebury, Elen, 81
Thorp, John, 6, 48, 74, 136
„ Thomas, 86
Thurston, John, 265
„ Margaret, 213
Thyngwall, Richard, 134, 136
Tibbys, alias Bailly, John, 24
Tiler, see Tyler.
TUIett, Michael, 261
TiUy, Alice, 8
,, Elianor, 8
,, Joan, 8
„ John, 8, 95
,, Margaret, 8
„ Richard, 116, 116
,, Robert, 7
Tiperton, Nicholas, 31
lipet, John, 43
Tipper, Thomas, 223
Toftrang, John, 25
Toker, WUliam, 80
Tomkyns, Agnes, 183
Tomlyne, Elizabeth, 283
,, John, 233
„ Thomas, 233
Tommas, John, 67
Tommes, John, 79
Tonbrigge, William, 124
Toningham (?), Thomas, 245
Tonnell, Mistress, 185
Torner, or Tornour, John, 150
„ Philip, 114
Torre, John, 87
Torrynton, or Torynton^, Isabel, 94
,, John, 39
Tostl-ong, Agnes, 45
„ John, 46
Tought, WiUiam, 62
Touker, or Tucker, Isabel, 245, -246
,, Peter, 46
„ Walter, 35

310

INDEX.

Touker, or Tucker WiUiam, 245
Tovy, John, 66
,, Walter, 266
Treherne, Richard, 243
Treheron, Katharine, 168
Trenode, Joan, 132
„ Richard, 132
TreweU, John, 264
Trippett, Robert, 280
Tristy, Agnes, 94
„ John, 94
Trowbridge, Edmund, 269
„ Thomas, 269
Trowell, WilUam, 152
Troyt, John, 129, 281
Tryne, Joan, 48
Turke, Walter, 88
Tumour, or Turner, John, 134, 196
,, Thomas, 99, 100
Turtle, Roger, 65
Turver, Eme, 269
,, James, 259
„ John, 269
„ Margery, 259
„ Marj-, 259
,, Nicholas, 259
Twyneho, or Twynyho, Edward, 179
„ John, 118, 122,
123
Tyderley, Matthew, 85
Tydryngton, Edith, 185
„ John, 135
Tye, WiUiam, 99
Tyler, or Tylor, AUce, 122
„ Elias, 56
„ Joan, 223, 240
„ John, 76, 108, 113, 152,
172
„ Margaret, 227, 240, 264
„ Thomas, 264
„ WiUiam, 98, 193
TymtenhuU, Margery, 19
,, Nicholas, 19
Tyndall, Faith, 190, 191
„ Jane, 190, 191
,, Joan, 190
„ Margaret, 268, 269
„ Richard, 190, 191
,, Robert, 190, 101, 238
„ Thomas, 190, 191
„ WiUiam, 190
Tyrry, William, 123, 128
Tyson, Mistress, 193
,, Thomas, 180, 193, 236, 277
.,  > 244
Tyther, Thomas, 262
Tytherton, Elizabeth, 265
Ulage, John, 34
Umfray, John, 96
UphuU, John, 90
,, Simon, 19, 30, 49, 50, 57, 94, 125

Vaghan, John, 100, 174
VaUet, BUssota, 142
Vand', Nicholas, 162
Vauce, or Vauxe, William, 155, 162
Vaughan, Henry, 142, 160
„ John, 170, 171, 178
„ Richard, 162, 164, 160, 172, 193
„ Thomas, 170
Vawer, WiUiam, 224, 253, 278, 279
Veale, Edward, 232
Veel, John, 81
Venour, or Vencr, Cristina, 48, 72
„ Richard, 72, 90

Vestmentmaker, Bartholomew, 117
Vethered, Christian, 249
„ Thomas, 249
Viel, see Vyell.
Virly,  , 43
Voghan, William, 88
Vyell, Agnes, 119
,, AUce, 57
,, Elizabeth, 67, 81
„ Henry, 67, 119
„ John, 10, 20, 22, 67, 67, 84, 91, 119,
128
„ Thomas, 135
Vyne, Thomas, 9
Vynour, John, 91
„ Walter, 62
„ William, 109

Wade, John, 199, 223
Wadham, John, knt., 56
Wadley, AUce, 228
Wadnyng, John, 162
Waky, Thomas, 93
Walcott, Master, 235
Wale, John, 74
,, Margaret, 74
„ Walter, 74
Wales, Edward, Prince of, 136
,, Margery, 88
,, Nicholas, 38
Waleys, Agnes, 31
,, AUce, 81
„ Joan, 24, 31
,, Margery, 65
,, Nicholas, 65
„ Richard, 31
„ Walter, 31
„ Willism, 25, 31
Walker, Christopher, 240, 278
WaU, Anne, 258
„ John, 258
„ Margery, 268, 259
,, Thomas, 224, 268
WaUis,  , 263
Wallop, WiUiam, 6
Wally, John, 260
,, Laurence, 206
„ William, 260
W'allyce, Richard, 58
Wallys, John, 286
Walmesley, Thomas, 170
Walsh, David, 82
,, John, 107
,, Katharine, 107
,, Ealph, 168
,, Richard, 236
„ Simon, 107
„ Thomas, 99
„ WUliam, 166
Walter, John, 21
„ Susan, 269
Wanstre, Alice, 94
,, Roger, 94
„ WiUiam, 135
Warde, John, 231
Warden, Joan, 223
,, Nicholas, 223
Thomas, 186, 223
Wardford, Maiks, 219
William, 219
Warens, John, 165
,, Richard, 160
Wareyn, see Warren.
Warfourde, John, 218
Waring, William, 1:U
Wariey, Thomas, 162

311

Warman, WiUiam, 196
Warmyngton, Richard, 134
„ Robert, 134
Warmynstre, or Wermystre, Alice, 5, 45,
73, 74, 94,99
,, Cristina, 18
,, John, 18, 56,
„ 94, 148
,, Laurence, 281
„ Maud, 281
,, Thomas, 45
,, William, 5,
16, 17, 46,
62, 74, 94,
114,122,123, 126
Warner, Robert, 164
Warren, or Wareyn, David, 257
„ John, 204
„ Matthew, 246
„ Nioholas, 6, 24, 40, 41, 117
„ Sible, 246
„ Thomas, 232, 268, 269
Warwyk, John, 16, 28, 46, 60, 57, 59
Was, Walter, 114
Waseh, John, 178
Water, William, 160, 166
WaterfaU, AUce, 102
Waterman, Walter, 93
Watkins, Elizabeth, 261
,, George, 251
Hugh, 213
„ Morgan, 264
„ Thomas, 279
Watley, Joan, 196
„ Richard, 196
Wattis, Joan, 40
,, John, 40
Wawton, John, 130
W axmaker, or Wexmaker, John, 89
„ Richard, 135, 136
Wayn, Richard, 92
Waynewrighte, Anne, 264
WiUiam, 264
Weaver, Richard, 224
Webbe, Cristina, 89
John, 219, 261, 265
Joyce, 19
Nicholas, 259
Peter, 68
Richaid, 135
Roger, 260
Thomas, 119
William, 88
Weekes, or Wykes, Aline, 278
„ Charity, 273
Edward, 273
Thomas, 278
Weele, William, 137
Weir, de, Felix, 26
John, 26
WeUew, John, 155
Wellischotte, Roger, 108
Wellyngton, or V^ helyngton, John, 7
,, Thomas, 109,

Wellys, John, 40
Welshe, John, 235
,, Margery, 235
West, Alice, 198, 199
Arthur, 198
Elizabeth, 198, 199
John, 193, 253
Joyce, 198, 199
Walter, 193, 200
W'estcote, Agnes, 160, 161

114

Westcote, Edmund, 132, 149, 169, 160, 161
,, Margaret, 132
Westerley, Margaret, 122, 123
„ Thomas, 121, 122, 123
„ William, 98
Westley, WUliam, 39
Weston, Agnes, 173
„ Amy, 31
„ Henry, 167, 217, 278
„ John, 81, 89, 90, 91, 93, 95, 278
Wetham, John, 101
Wether, Robert, 65
Wever, John, 86
Wheitley, Elizabeth, 199
Whete, Thomas, 70
WhetenhaU, William, 151
Whetocke, Thomas, 196
Whight, Katharine, 165
Whitawyer, or Whittower, David, 126
„ Elias, 7,1011
,, Milcensia, 7
White, or Whyte, Agnes, 217
AUce, 71
„ Anne, 201
Edith, 73, 202, 203
EUzabeth, 166, 203, 251
,, George, 202, 203
GUes, 186
„ Grace, 203
Joan, 217, 225, 234, 265
,, John, 64, 66, 96, 122,
143, 170, 196, 202, 203,
216, 218, 225
,, Joyce, 217
,, Katharine, 161
,, Margaret, 217
„ Maud, 208
Patrick, 278, 279
„ Richard, 33, 207
„ Roger, 31
„ Thomas, 6, 71, 180, 186,
203, 216, 226, 233, 266,
270, -276
„ Thomas, knt., 239
,, Warine, 76
„ William, 8, 19, 29, 35,
56, 73, 84, 165
¦WhitecasteU, David, 168, 169
Whitman, Joan, 112
Whitton, John, 146
Whityng, or Whytinge, Beatrix, 5
„ Jaraes, 274
„ John, 56
„ Thomas, 274
Whych, Maurice, knt., 6
Whytson, John, 262
V\ icham, Alice, 178
Wiche, WiUiara, 16
Wigan, Nicholas, 30
,, Thoraas, 163
Wight, Katharine, a25
Wigmore, Mary, 188
„ Roger, 188
WiUiam, 188
Wilbram, John, 254
„ HandaU, 218
Wilcockes, Thomas, 270
Wilkyns, John, 39, 176
WUlett, John, 224
WiUiam, Edward, 135
Mark, 67, 74, 84, 108, 115, 117,
122 123 125
Williams, Alice, 16, 26, 33, 266
„ Anne, 266
„ Annis, 266
„ David, 266
„ Edward, 225

31':

¦Williams, Elizabeth, 183, 264
„ Joan, 203, 225
John, 5, 176
„ Mary, 266
„ Nicholas, 225
Roger, 267
„ Rowland, 226
Thomas, 74, 133, 189, 203, 241
„ Walter, 256
WiUiam, 267
Willy, or WyUie, John, 59, 179, 180, 191,
196
„ Richard, 63
WUlymott, Richard, 202, 203
Willys, John, 168
WUshyre, John, 195
Wilson, Cecily, 188
Myles, 188
WiUiam, 218
Wilteshire, Alice, 167
„ Clement, 159, 167
'Daniel, 167
Henry, 167
„ Isabel, 167
„ Margery, 167
„ Richard, 167
„ Robert, 90
William, 24
Wincheoombe, Richard, 33, 84, 37, 40, 73
Winson, or Wynson, Michael, 254, 250
Winterborne, WiUiam, 36
With, John, 155
Withyford, Hugh, 113, 121, 129
„ John, 167
,, Thoraas, 149
Wode, Richard, 179
Wodeford, Alice, 33
William, 77, 84
Wodeley, Alice, 76
„ John, 40, 57, 70
„ Thomas, 76
Walter, 76
Wodelond, WiUiam, 12
Woderoue, Agnes, 5
,, Avice, 5
,, Cristina, 5, 8
„ John, 6, 6, 7, 8, 36
„ Richard, 31
Wodevile, John, 106
Wodeward, see Woodwarde,
Wodynton, Maud, 168
„ Thomas, 169
V\ illiam, 126, 160, 156
Wolf, Edith, 144
„ John, 26
„ Thoraas, 13
„ William, 82
Wolforde, Robert, 215
WoUeye, de, WiUiam, 7
Wonder, William, 122
Wonsy, Nicholas, 123
Wood, Alice, 202
„ Edmund, 202
„ EU.vn, 202
„ Joan, 202
,, John, 202, 226
„ William, 202
Woodcocke, Richard, 244
Woodson, Richard, 257
 , 267
Woodwarde, or Wodeward, Anne, 265
,, Christopher, 214, 246
„ Elizabeth, 214
Isabel, 169
John, 140,148,
266

Woodwarde, or Woodward, Joyce, 26
„ Mary, 214
,, Richard, ;
,, Thomas, 266
Worcestre, or Wircestre, Joan, 107,
127
,, Richard, 39
„ William, 12
107,117,119
Woseley, Frances, 185
,, Francis, 134
,, John, 180
,, Katharine, 180
„ Nioholas, 134, 185
Wotton, Robert, 59
,, Roger, 160
„ Walter, 33, 78
Woulfe, Nioholas, 284
Write, Erasmus, 223
Wroxale, W., 38
Wroxhale, William, 61
Wryngton, or Wrington, Alan, 28, 29,
61, 77, 86
„ Robert, 28
Wryte, Mary, 243
„ Richard, 248
Wudhouse, Agnes, 183
,, Margaret, 183
„ Nicholas, 182, 183
„ Thomas, 183
Wyate, WiUiam, 208
Wybbe, Thoraas, 42, 44, 46, 46, 47, 60,
63, 66, 58
Wycombe, Agnes, 62
John, 36, 52, 63, 64
Wydeboruwe, William, 75
Wyeckam, Agnes, 191
,, Ahce, 191
„ Edmond, 191
Harry, 191
„ John, 192
„ Katharine, 191
„ Margery 192, 196
Mary, 191
,, Richard, 191,196
,, William, 191
Wyett, William, 231, 237
Wygan,  , 43
Wyke, John, 20, 30, 37, 39, 42, 43, 58
90
„ Thoraas, 119, 120, 121
Wykehara, Bishop, 74
Wykham, WUliam, 148, 162, 157, 168
Wykyng, John, 63
,, Julian, 105
,, Richai'd, 105
Wykys, John, 160
Wylde, Robert, 65
Wylmott, Thomas, 104
Wynchestre, Isabel, 37
John, 37
Wyncley, and Wyngtley, Thomas, 33,
Wynkeley, John, 59
Wynnall, Richard, 179
Wynne, John, 30
Wynter, or Winter, Benedict, 276
,, Constance, 82
„ John, 82, 173
,, PhUip, 82
„ Thomas, 82
Walter, 117, 113
William, 268, 276
Wyoote, alias Grawnte, Elizabeth, 58
„ Robert, 68
Wyot, Joan, '279
„ John, 173

313

„ Robert, 39
„ WUliam, 279
Wyppay, Maud, 106
Wyse, or Wise, Joan, 256
John, 110, 119, 142
,, Letice, 256
Patrick, 266
Wysebeche, Martin, 97
Wyseman, John, 21
¦Wysshe, Thomas, 206
Wyte, John, 70
Wytham, Thomas, 124
WythipoU, Edmund, 180
„ Elizabeth, 180
„ John, 180
Paul, 180, 181
WiUiam, 181
Wythsyd, John, 51
WyveUscombe, Clarice, 35, 86
,, Gunnilda, 35
„ Henry, 6, 29, 85, 65
,, John, 35
Wy\-escombe, Henry, 125

Talton, John, 94
Tate, Henry, 275
„ Margaret, 274, 275
„ WiUiam, 204, 208, 274, 275
Yeman, Agnes, 2'26
„ AUce, 206
,, Annis, 226
„ Arthur, 226
,, Grace, 226
,, Joan, -306, 226
„ John, 205, 226
,, Katharine, 205
„ Margery, 206
,, Mary, 226, 228
,, Susan, 225
WiUiam, 197, 204, 205, 214, 215
225, 226
Yemanns, WUUam, 200, 261
Yeomans, Alice, 264
Elizabeth, 264
Yerdesleigh, Maud, 87
Yeroth, John, 221

Yeuele, Amy, 93
,, Cristina, 93
„ Ralph, 93
Yeuelton, Beatrix, 84
,, John, 81
Yevans, Joan, '261
„ John, 248
Yev.yU John, 108
Yewen, John, 63
YheveU, John, 117
Yonge, Isabel, 136, 152
,, Joan, 115
„ John, 27, 31, 116, 146, 172, 174
235, 245, 254, 280
„ Simon, 83, 130
,, Thomas, 81, 87, 106, 107, 115, 116
134, 136, 14S 162, 161, 196, 212
., ¦WUliam. 91, 190, 208, 20J, 27S
Yorke, Joan, 273
„ Richard, 256, 262
„ Walter, -262
„ William, 278
„  ¦ > 1*2
Young, AUce, 208
„ Anna, 270
„ Anne, 208
Dorothy, 233
Elianor, 219
„ Elizabeth, 233
,, Margaret, 233
Patrick, 236, 256, 278
Richard, 101, 197, 199, 243, 254
,, Susan, 243
Yowen, George 248
WiUiam, 248
„  , 248
Yweme, Richard, 251

Omitted : —
Axston, John, 11
Barth, John, 41
Bonner, Joan, 217
Bos^vell, John, 250
Brau^-hton, James, 195
Cooke, Richard, 279
Dawes, Edward, 169

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