Medieval & Tudor Kent Wills at Lambeth - Book 21  Page 92

Richard YONG,  Will 17 October 1418

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RICHARD YONG, Dei Gratia Bishop of Rochester sick in body etc. To be buried in the Chapel of Blessed Mary in the church of Rochester in the south part of the said Chapel. On the day of my burial and my month’s day I leave 40s. between poor people. To the Prior and Convent of Rochester to celebrate and pray for my soul 20 marcs. To the Carmelite Friars of Aylesford 20s. For wax candles around my funeral and on my month’s day according to the estimation and will of my executors. To Sir John Pollard priest, to pray for me 40s. 
To Thomas my bailiff at Trottesclyff 20s. I leave £6 to be distributed "inter famulares meos". To the boys of my chapel 20s. If it should happen me to die before the Feast of Easter next I wish that all the ornaments and books and other goods of the chapel named and by me before this placed or ordered be returned and revert according to the discretion of my executors. I will that where my body is buried shall be placed a marble stone befitting me as shall seem best to my executors. All my bequests and debts paid my goods not bequeathed to be distributed by my executors whom I make William Rykhyll and Master Richard Montaynge. Dated 17 October 1418. Present: Sir John Pollard, priest, Geoffrey Vanns, Master John Tyll S.T.D., Robert Branche, canon of Wells, Sir Walter George rector of Cokylston and Master James Bere notary public. (323a Chichele I).

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