Will dated 2 June, 1569, 11 Elizabeth, with probate annexed, of John Foster, citizen...

Will dated 2 June, 1569, 11 Elizabeth, with probate annexed, of John Foster, citizen and 'bowier' of London; to be buried at the discretion of his executrix and overseers; goods to be divided into three parts according to the custom of London, one part to wife Anne, one part between his children George, Manuell, Peter and Frauncis, his sons, Emme, Margarett, Barbara and Jane, his daughters, and the child 'my wieff goeth withall,' to be paid to the sons at 24 and to daughters at 21 or marriage, with benefit of survivor- ship; the third part, subject to legacies and funeral expenses, as to one half to wife Anne, and as to other half between children equally, as above. As to his land, etc. his two messuages or tenements in the parish of St. Katheren Christe Churche which he lately bought of Robert Hams and William Barker, late the inheritance of Thomas, duke of Norfolk, and Margaret, duchess of Norfolk, in her right, the one being in his own occupation and the other in the occupation of William Jackson, baker of London, to Anne his wife, for life, with remainder to George, his son, Emanuell, his second son, Peter, his third son, and Frauncis, his fourth son, successively in tail male, with remainder in default to his right heirs. To his cousin Elizabeth Petenson, a ring of gold worth 20s. to cousin Ellen Reynoldes 'one old Angell of gold.' Executrix, wife Anne; overseers, cousin Richard Betenson, gentleman, and Stephen Crosse, of London, 'vyntner,' to Richard a ring of gold worth 20s. and to Stephen 'one old Angell and my best rynge.' Signed John Foster. Witnesses: Betenson, Crosse and Robert Bell. Proved before the Commissary General of the Bishop of London by Anne, the relict, 6 June, 1569.