Will
of Dom Robert LONG of Eastbridge, Kent 17 April 1529
Dom Robert LONG,
parson of Estbridge, 17 April 1529.
Buried in the Mosendue (Maison Dieu) church nigh St Anne’s
altar, if my uncle will give me licence. If not, in Our Lady church
within the west door.
To every brother of the Masindue 12d.
My best coverlet to the Masendue to lie before the high altar, and best
sarcenet tippet to make two curtains to said altar.
Two painted tables that stand on my cupboard to hang in the body of the
church. The painted cloth hanging at my bed to Dom Henry WOOD to bestow
to the church.
Thomas CONSTABLE my cupboard, maser, worsted jacket.
Oliver CONSTABLE my gown new dyed. My uncle Master of the Masendue 40s
and for lying in his church 20s.
Dom Robert CALE my second tippet.
Dom Henry WOODE, brother BURNELL, brother NOWLE, residue of my books
equally.
Residue to Executor Dom Robert YOUNG, and John ANDREW to bestow for my
soul.
Witnesses – Thomas KETENTON, Hewe WILLIAMSON, John ALINSON.
My two tenements in Bygen Ward, the income therefrom Executors bestow in
Our Lady Church yearly for my soul, parents, and all Christians –
seven masses with Placebo and Dirige, until my uncle the Master of the
Masendewe depting for them; my Executors have for keeping of Oliver
CONSTABLE my kinsman for his life, then to John ANDREWS and his heirs
for ever, doing yearly an Obit in Our Lady church.
Probate 9 July 1537. Consistory Vol.15, fol. 371.
Dead in October 1529.