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Abstract of Will from Hythe, Kent from Arthur Hussey’s Manuscripts

Will of William YONGE of Hythe, Kent 12 August 1558

William YONGE of Saltwood, 12 August 1558.
Buried in churchyard.
At my burial in masses and charitable deeds 20s.
Wife Joan £20 of which she has £9, all household stuff, all firewood, a sow with liveware, bacon hogg, two kine, gray gelding, all corn.
To my mother (no name) a cow.
Nicholas TULKE 12 loads of wood. Mildred TULKE a calf.
Julian ATKINSON a load of faggots.
Brother Steven YONGE 20s. Brother Richard YONGE £3. Sister TAMSON 3s.4d. Brother John YONGE my best coat. Brother Artar YONGE my black coat and cloke.
Residue of raiment to the poor.
Joan ..... (remainder missing)

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