Medieval Kent
P.C.C. Will Transcription
by L.
L. Duncan -
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STEPHYN CHIRCHE,
Will 8 May 1484
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STEPHYN CHIRCHE, citezein
and Stokfisshmonger of London, 8 May 1484 (1 Richard III). To be buried
in the cloister of the parish church of Saint Magnes nygh the bridge of
London. To the fraternite of Salue Regina and Saint Thomas ye Martir in
the same church founded 20d. To the wardeyns of the Almes in the said
church 12d. To Johan Chirch my modir 40s. To John Miller my brother in
lawe my violett gowne lyned and Edith his wif my suster my lest maser.
To John Benett of Strodewater in Countie of Gloucester 10s.
I will my executors ordeyn and fynde an honest preest to syng and pray
for my soule and the soules of my benefactors and all xpen soules in the
parish church of Stapleherst in Kent by the space of an hoole yere and
to have for his salarye 10 marc.
I biqueth toward the reparacion and amending of high wayes aboute
Stapleherst as moost nede is 10s. To the werks of the Bridge of
Rochester 10s.
Residue to Johan my wife which Johan and Robert Bartelott citezen and
Stokfisshmonger of London I make my executors. Ouerseer Thomas Broke
citezen and Stokfisshmonger.
Last will 8th May 1484, of my landes, tenementes, rents and
services, wods, medowes, leses, and pastures wt all thappurtenaunces in
the parish of Stapleherst in Kent. I will that Edithe my suster the wif
of John Miller of Chart byside Sutton Valence, draper, have all my
landes and tenement called Dukkisherst wt appurtenaunces in Stapleherst
and for default of heirs to my right heres yelding therefor yerely to
John Chirch and Johan Chirch my fadir and modir during their lyfes also
such money and after tenor of a pair of dedis indented bytwene me and my
said fadir maade.
I will Johan my wif have all that my place and landes called Roberds and
also all my landes called the Harp and the Brokys in the parissh
aforesaid also to the siad Johan my wife yerely of my tenements of my
landes called Dukkusherst 26s. 8d., unto the sum of £12 be fully paid.
I will my Fadir and Moder have all that my tenement at Stapleherst hill
wt thappertenaunces during their lifes and aftir their decesse I will
that Robert Bartelott citezen and stokfishr. of London have the same and
to his heires.
I will my executors maake sale of my mede called Lurchers mede and the
money comyng I geve to the church werks of Stapleherst.
Proved 30 October 1484 by Johan relict. (P.C.C. 9 Logge)
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