Chelsfield Wills - Part 1
Abstracts of will from Chelsfield proved in
the Prerogative Court of Canterbury
Robert Wrighte of Chelsfield dated
15 November 1625
Abstract of the will of Robert Wrighte of Chelsfield yeoman dated 15 November
1625.
I wish to be buried near unto my Parents to rest in hope of a
joyful resurrection.
I leave to Godly uses ten shillings to be ordered by my Executrix.
If my wife bring forth a daughter I give such daughter £40 at age
18 or at marriage, whichever is sooner.
To the Preacher of my funeral sermon 6s.8d.
I leave all residue of personal estate to my wife Alice, whom I
appoint my Executrix.
I appoint my well-beloved father in law Thomas Causten and my good
friend William Haminge Overseers of my will and give them 12d. each for their
pains.
As to my tenements and lands, I give my wife all of them until my
son or sons are aged 16, for the bringing up of them.
To my son and sons (if God send me other son beside that which I
have already) I give to the one or the two 40s. each yearly at age 16 until they
accomplish 21 years. I give them at age 21 the half of all my tenements and
lands, to them and their heirs for ever; the other half I leave to my wife for
life, then to my son or sons and their heirs equally, for ever.
Witnesses George Smith Alex: Ellis Thomas Causton William Hamminge.
Proved 9 May 1626 by Alice Wright widow the
relict. [PCC will PROB11/149]
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