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Abstract of Will from Goodnestone next Wingham, Kent from Arthur Hussey’s Manuscripts

Will of James CHESEMAN of Goodnestone next Wingham 23 August 1502

James CHESEMAN, 23 August 1502.
Buried in churchyard of Holy Cross.
High altar for tithes, one ewe. Light of St Mary one ewe; of Holy Cross called Rolling Light a bushel of barley; of Holy Cross called Offinton Light a bushel of barley; and for one torch 12d.
Residue after paying debts, etc. to wife Joan, who with Thomas FORNER, Executors.
Feoffees of lands, tenements – Simon QUYLTER and Simon GATE.
Wife Joan have all same for life then to Thomas BRUER for his life, then sold and money disposed for our souls, parents, etc.
Probate 27 September 1502.
Wingham Fol. 28.

 

 

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