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Medieval & Tudor Kent C.C.C. Will Transcription by L. L. Duncan - Book 58 page 35a

Robert BOWNDE - Will 20 April 1487
                                                         
Typed up by Dawn Weeks August 2004

Robert Bownde 20 April 1487. To the Mass of Jesus 4d: to the Brotherhood of St Katherine 4d & to the Chapel of St Mary in Lydd for the purification of women my best cloth (mappale) & best towel (manukryium?). 
   Wife Agnes all contents of the house (domicillia) & three silver cups & if she be pregnant with child & a boy then he to have the 3 cups when 16; but if no child then at her death the silver cups to the Mass of Jesus to make the cruets for the said Mass.
   Executors: Wife Agnes & Thos Buntyng. Wife Agnes my messuage for 16 years then to my son if there is one, but if not to the Mass of Jesus at death of Agnes.
Prob. 21 June 1487. Vol 3 fol 135

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