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Will, dated 18 October, 1514, of Thomas Danyell of the parish of Sandon, in which...
Catalogue reference: C 146/7189
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Will, dated 18 October, 1514, of Thomas Danyell of the parish of Sandon, in which he bequeathed to the church there, among other gifts, 3s. 4d. to buy a 'corperas casse,' to Joan, his wife, his house and land at Pulteres Ty, for her life, and after her death to Edward, his son (or to Thomas, another son, if Edward should die before his mother), paying 20s. each to Denys, his daughter, and to John Harrys; also to Joan, his wife, his house at Sandon End, for her life, and on her death to his daughters, Joan and Margery 'to scheyft betwyxt them,' but so that if they should both die before their mother, she should dispose thereof for the good of his and her souls, and that if she should die before his younger daughter reached the age of 16 years, this daughter's share should be held by John Harrys till her marriage. Bequest of the residue of his estate to his wife for his soul's health and appointment of her as executrix and John Harres as overseer. Witnesses:—Sir Richard Kyng, curate, John Harrys. English. Official seal. Endorsed with note of probate before Henry Hykman in decretis bacallario, official of the archdeacon of Essex. 14 November, 1514.
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Chancery: Ancient Deeds, Series C
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