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ENGLISH
GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS
being
material collected in the search for
the ancestry of
WILLIAM and OZIAS GOODWIN
Immigrants of 1632
and Residents of
Hartford, Connecticut.
Volume I.
Hartford, Connecticut
1921
PREFACE. ^29610
For several years searches were made in England in the attempt
to trace the ancestry of William and Ozias Goodwin, early emi-
grants to New England, and who were of the company that settled
the town of Hartford, Connecticut.
As an indication of the extensive researches made, it may be
stated that abstracts were taken from 255 parish registers in 23
counties and from 1900 wills and administrations in the principal
Probate Court, the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, and of the
courts in 33 counties, also from other numerous sources as stated
in the list of contents.
Among those engaged in the search were Col. Joseph L.
Chester, Rev. Augustus Jessopp, D.D., William Brigg, Joseph
J. Muskett, M.D., Oswald Barron, of England, and Capt. Charles
H. Townshend, Henry F. Waters, Lothrop Withington and Frank
Farnsworth Starr of America.
Of those above named, Mr. Starr is supposed to be the only
one now living and to him has been entrusted the task of arrang-
ing the material and supervising the printing thereof. As he
saw only a very small part of the records that were examined he
should not be held responsible for any errors that may appear
in these abstracts.
As a result of these investigations it is now known that William
Goodwin was twice married. His first wife, to whom he was mar-
ried November 7, 161 6, was Elizabeth White, sister of John
White of Hartford, Conn., and Hadley, Mass., and also of the
wives of Joseph Loomis and John Porter of Windsor, Conn., as
shown by entries on pages 37, 43, and 44 of this work. His
second wife was Susannah, probably widow of Rev. Thomas
Hooker of Hartford, Conn., and to whom Goodwin was married
after December 9, 1654.*
On page 478 is a fac-simile of the signature of William
Goodwin as a witness to the will of Samuel Emery of Black
Notley, Essex county, England which was made April 20, 1627.
* County Court Record, vol. 2, pp. 59-61, State Secretary's Office,
Hartford.
IV PREFACE.
The reader will notice the similarity of this signature to those
shown on page 40 of "The Goodwins of Hartford, Conn." Black
Notley is only one and one half miles from Braintree where
Goodwin is supposed to have resided at that date.
On page 1123 is a document showing the transfer in June, 1632,
by John "Tailcott" and wife Dorothy, William "Goodwyn" and
wife Elizabeth, of lands in Braintree and the adjoining parish of
Bocking. In 1632 Trinity Sunday came on May 27. Also on
pages 1174-77 will be seen extracts from the Commissary Court
of Essex and Herts concerning William Goodwin, William Lewis,
John Steele, John Talcott and William Wadsworth, all of whom
later became residents of Hartford, Connecticut.
The English material has been found so extensive that a careful
index has been made to render it easily accessible.
CONTENTS.
Marriage Allegations. dates. page.
Bishop of London 1 597 to 1639 1
Marriage Licenses.
Bishop of London 1555 to 1719 3
London Faculty Office 1545 to 1574 5
Ely Diocesan Registry 1580 to 161 3 5
Norfolk Archdeaconry 1586 6
Norwich Consistory 1479 to 1696 6
Suffolk Archdeaconry 1625 to 1633 9
Sudbury Archdeaconry !59Q to 1595 9
Parish Register Abstracts.
Bedford 1563 to 1649 IO
Buckingham 1668 to 1690 1 1
Cambridge 1 558 to 1704 1 1
Cheshire 1561 to 1791 20
Devon 1561 to 1626 22
Essex 1 543 to 1710 23
Gloucester 1624 to 1641 48
Hertford 1 550 to 1629 48
Huntingdon 1562 to 1629 53
Kent 1 564 to 1640 56
Lincoln 1 571 to 1642 65
London 1564 to 1664 65
Middlesex 1540 to 1706 72
Norfolk 1539 to 1800 80
Northampton 1 567 to 1660 1 16
Nottingham 1586 to 1633 1 17
Oxford 1 547 to 1699 II8
Rutland 1 598 122
Shropshire 1540 to 1697 122
Somerset 1599 to 1637 130
Suffolk 1544 to 1790 131
Surrey 1549 to 1608 162
Wilts 1614 to 1621 163
Wills and Administrations.
Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1403 to 1708 164
CONTENTS.
Bedford Archdeaconry 1625 to 1695 363
Berkshire Archdeaconry 1550 to 1698 366
Buckingham Archdeaconry 1523 to 1640 376
Cambridge Vice Chancellory 1 581 to 1628 387
Ely Archdeaconry 1602 to 1622 389
Ely Consistory 1541 to 1673 390
Ely Bishop's Registry 1564 to 1599 396
Cardigan Archdeaconry 1695 497
Chester Consistory 161 1 to 1647 39$
Cornwall Archdeaconry 1603 to 1642 408
Devon, Exeter Archdeaconry 1618 to 1663 414
Exeter Consistory x592 4*8
Durham Consistory 1607 419
Essex Archdeaconry 1480 to 1636 420
Commissary 1585 to 1598 433
Bocking Peculiar 1646 to 1664 434
Colchester Archdeaconry 1505 to 1649 435
Essex and Herts.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex 1574 to 1639 452
Commissary of London 1526 to 1640 463
London Consistory 1556 to 1602 489
Hereford Consistory 1551 to 1699 493
Hertford.
Hitchin Archdeaconry 1691 to 1692 513
St. Albans Archdeaconry 1679 5T4
Huntingdon Archdeaconry 1 5 33 to 1695 514
Kent.
Canterbury Archdeaconry 1474 to 1690 519
Canterbury Consistory 1481 to 1701 550
Rochester Consistory 1461 to 1624 563
Leicester Archdeaconry 1627 to 1630 573
Lincoln Consistory 1504 to 1684 574
Dean and Chapter 1619 592
Stowe Archdeaconry 1628 to 1703 592
London Archdeaconry 1548 to 1698 594
Commissary 1422 to 1689 596
Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's 1536 to 1646 613
Peculiar of the Arches 1689 to 1696 615
Middlesex Archdeaconry 1609 616
CONTENTS. Vll
Norfolk Archdeaconry ^64 to 1690 616
Consistory 1545 to 1667 636
Norwich Archdeaconry 15 16 to 1685 638
Norwich Consistory 1429 to 1698 656
Norwich Dean and Chapter 1612 to 1627 693
Northampton Archdeaconry 161 7 to 1636 694
Peterborough Consistory 1567 696
Oxford Archdeaconry and Consistory. . . 151 1 to 1666 696
, Oxford and Bucks Peculiars. . .'. 1627 to 1631 701
Shropshire, Bridgenorth Peculiar 1641 704
Somerset, Taunton Archdeaconry !547 to 1698 704
Stafford, Litchfield and Coventry Con-
sistory 1538 to 1630 717
Suffolk Archdeaconry 1447 to 1696 733
Sudbury Archdeaconry 1408 to 1694 758
Surrey Archdeaconry H99 to 1658 JJJ
Commissary 1668 783
Lewes Archdeaconry !543 to 1677 783
Sussex, Chichester Peculiar 1559 791
Wiltshire, Dean of Sarum Peculiar ^87 791
Corsham Peculiar 1633 792
Worcester Consistory 1 552 to 1618 792
Warwick, Worcester Consistory 1563 to 1575 795
York Consistory or Prerogative 1557 to 1693 795
Ireland Prerogative 1597 to 1680 804
Chancery Proceedings 1533 to 1657 806
Chancery Depositions 15 — to 1653 1043
Court of Requests 1567 to 1602 1073
Chancery Bills, Ireland 1578 1083
Close Rolls 1569 to 1654 1084
Common Pleas Rolls 16 — to 1617 1119
Exchequer Depositions 1617 1120
Feet of Fines 1584 to 1649 1 120
Inquisitions Post Mortem 1332 to 1639 1125
Lay Subsidies 15 — to 1664 1131
Compositions for First Fruits I57° to 1634 11 32
Duchy of Lancaster Papers to 1580 1 132
Domesday Book . . ., 1086 1 133
Patent Rolls 1284 to 1332 1134
viil CONTENTS.
Pipe Rolls ? 1136
Hundred Rolls 1275 to 1276 1 137
Braintree.
Church Wardens accounts 158110158? 1139
Vestry records book abstracts 1619 to 1632 1147
Manor Rolls Homage 1616 to 1632 1167
Manor Rolls 1604 to 1638 1 170
Essex and Herts.
Commissary Court . . . .' 1622 to 1632 1 171
Miscellaneous.
Ely Diocesan Registry 161 5 to 1616 1178
Essex Archdeaconry 1633 to 1634 1 178
Colchester Archdeaconry 1588 to 1634 1179
Canterbury Case List 1621 1181
Rochester Consistory 1569 to 1605 1182
Norfolk Archdeaconry 1587 to 1588 1 182
Norwich Consistory 1555 to 1568 1182
Yarmouth Assembly records 1556101613 1183
Taunton Castle documents 1569 to 1596 1 185
Suffolk Archdeaconry 1622 to 1623 1 189
Sudbury Archdeaconry 1591 1 189
Ipswich Court Rolls 1603 to 1607 1190
York Apprentices Enrollment 1600 1190
British Museum Documents 1656 1191
Ireland State Papers 1653 to ? 1 191
Cambridge University,
Matriculations and Degrees 1 544 to 1658 1 191
List of persons named Ozias 1 194
Omissions 1 :95
SOVEREIGNS OF ENGLAND.
1066 to 1688.
William the Conqueror Oct. 14, 1066 — Sept.
William II Sept. 9, 1087 — Aug.
Henry I Aug. 2, 1 100 — Dec.
Stephen 1 135 — Oct.
Henry II Oct. 25, 11 54 — July
Richard I July 6, 1189 — April
John April 6, 1 199 — Oct.
Henry III Oct. 19, 1216 — Nov.
Edward I , Nov. 16, 1272 — July
Edward II July 7, 1307 — Sept.
Edward III Sept. 1327 — June
Richard II June 21, 1377 — Sept.
Henry IV Sept. 29, 1399 — Mar.
Henry V Mar. 20, 1413 — Aug.
Henry VI Aug. 31, 1422 — Mar.
Edward IV Mar. 4, 1461 — April
Edward V April 9, 1483 — June
Richard III June 26, 1483 — Aug.
Henry VII Aug. 22, 1485 — Apr.
Henry VIII April 21, 150c; — Jan.
Edward VI Jan. 28, 1547 — July
Mary July 6, 1553 — Nov.
Elizabeth Nov. 17, 1558 — Mar.
James I Mar. 24, 1603 — Mar.
Charles I Mar. 17, 1625 — Jan.
Commonwealth 1649 — May
Charles II May 29, 1660 — Feb.
James II Feb. 6, 1685— Dec.
1087
1 100
t. ii35
1 154
1189
1199
1216
16, 1272
7, 1307
1327
21, 1377
29, 1399
20, 1413
31, 1422
4, 1461
9, 1483
26, 1483
22, 1485
21, 1509
28, 1547
6, 1553
17, 1558
24, 1603
17, 1625
30, 1649
29, 1660
6, 1685
11, 1688
ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS
MARRIAGE ALLEGATIONS.
REGISTRY OF THE BISHOP OF LONDON.
1597 Decr. 19. Griffin Morris of Lymehouse in Stepney intend-
eth to marry Elizabeth Carpenter, aged 18, daur. of Marie
Carpenter wife of David.
1618 Novr. 21. Richard Vaughan of All Hallows, Barking,
London, silk throster, a bachelor aged about 27 and at his
own government, intendeth marriage with Frances Good-
wyn of Costhorton in county of Surrey, mayden, aged
about 23, dauT. of William Goodwyn of Wickham in the
County of Bucks, she being the late servant of Mrs. Joane
Beale of Costhorton aforesaid. License to be married in
All Hallows Barking.
1619 Jany. 5. John Morris of St. Buttolph without Aldgate,
London, haberdasher and widower, aged about 37, intend-
eth to marry Blanch Rye of same parish, widow, aged
about 26, relict of Leonard Rye, haberdasher, deceased
about a year. John Morris signs.
1622 Nov*. 2y. Timothy Clay, Clerk and Curate of Willingdale
Doe in Essex, bachelor, aged about 30, intendeth to marry
Anna Whicher of the same parish, mayden, aged about
24. Her father dead and she at her own government.
License granted to be married at Willingdale aforesaid.
1626 March 7. John Godwyn of St. Clement Danes, London,
gent, and a bachelor aged about 30, intendeth to marry
Mary Flyntte of the parish of St. Peters, Westcheap, Lon-
don, maiden, aged about 30, her parents deced. License
granted to be married in the Church of St. Gregory, Lon-
don. His signature.
1627 June 2. Andrew Kearne of St. Martins in the Fields, shoe-
maker, aged 25 years and at his own government, intend-
eth to marry Grace Lippincott of the same parish, aged
2 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
22 or 23, a maiden and at her own dispose. License
granted to be married at St. Martins in the Fields.
1627 Aug*. 24. Richard Wooley, parish clerk of St. Buttolphs
Bishopsgate, London, allegeth that Edward Goodwyn als
Saunders of St. Olaves, Southworth, widower, aged about
26 intendeth to marry Margaret King, maiden, aged 20
years, daur. of William King of Hodsdon in county of
Hertford who gave his consent. License granted to be
married in St. Buttolphs, London.
1627 Sepr. 10. Bartholomew Goodwin of St. Giles in the Fields,
citizen and barber surgeon of London, aged 24 or there-
abouts, a bachelor at his own disposition, intendeth to
marry Elianor Foucke, maiden, aged 26, daur. of
Fouck of Hertfordshire and at her own disposition.
License granted to be married at St. Giles in the Fields.
1629 Novr. 23. John Crow of St. Giles in the Fields, aged 25,
a gentleman and a bachelor at his own government intend-
eth to marry Ann Hinde of St. Andrews, Flolborn, aged
about 32, widow of John Hinde deceased. License
granted to be married in the Church of St. Nicholas
Olave, London.
1630 August 6th. Robert White of Barking Essex (baker?)
and widower, aged about 34, intendeth to marry Jane
Fruin of the same parish, widow, aged about 34. License
granted to be married in St. Bennet Gracechurch, London.
1631 April 19. William Field of Chigwell in Essex, yeoman
and widower, aged about 32, intendeth to marry Clement
Goodwyn of the same parish, maiden, aged about 20
years, daur. of John Goodwyn, who gives his consent.
License granted to be married in parish church aforesaid.
1 63 1 Sepf. 26. Richard Isbed of the parish of St. Dunstan in
the West, gentleman and a bachelor, aged about 25 years,
intendeth to marry Anne Goodwin, mayden, aged 20 or
thereabouts, daur. of Edward Goodwin of Darkeing in
Surrey, who gives his consent. License granted to be
married in Church of St. Antholimes or St. Thomas the
Apostle, London.
1639 Nov*". 22. John Goodwin, Clerk, Master of Arts, Rector
of (Branstreel?) county of Lincoln, bachelor, aged about
MARRIAGE ALLEGATIONS. 3
30 years, intendeth to marry Mary Milward, of East
Barnett in Hertford, mayden, aged 22, daur. of Mr.
Matthias Milward of East Barnett. License granted to
be married in the Church of East Barnett. John Good-
win signs.
1635 Octr. 14. Oath of Allegiance of Philip Goodwin as Curate
of Watford in Hertfordshire.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
BISHOP OF LONDON.
1555 Sept. 1. John Dodge of Christ Church, Newgate, and
Agnes Goodwyne of St. Margaret's, Westminster, to
marry there.
1564 Sept. 16. John Goodwyn of Coxsall and Alice Sandes of
Wyttan. General license.
1565 Dec. 8. John Wighaell and Elizabeth Goodwyn of Lon-
don, spr. General license.
1570 Mar. 29. Nicholas Godwynne and Elizabeth Derick als
Bonner, spr., of St. Andrew's, Holborn. General license.
1582 Dec. 19. Robert Goodwyn of St. Mary Abchurch, fish-
monger, and Marth Hobson, spr., of St. Botolph Aldgate.
General license.
1583 Sept. 28. Christopher Goodwyn and Elizth Hanson, spr.,
of St. Martin in the Fields, dau. of Richard Hanson, of
St. Saviour's, Southwark, dec'd. At St. Martin's afore-
said.
1586-7 Feb. 18. Robert Seathe of Avery dge, in Lamborne,
Essex, husbandman, and Juliana Goodwen, spr., dau. of
John Goodwen, of East Tilbury, sd co. fisherman. At
St. Botolph Aldgate.
1593 July 23. Leonard Pinchebacke of St. Stephen's, Coleman
Street, London, fishmonger, and Margaret Goodwyn, spr.,
dau. of Ralph Goodwyn of All Hallows in the Wall, Lon-
don, ironmonger. General license.
1610 June 1. Ralph Bayley, citizen and vintner of London, of
St. Catherine Coleman, widower, and Katherine Goodwin
4 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
of St. Laurence, Old Jewry, widow of John Goodwin, late
of same, grocer, — At Stepney, Middx.
1614 Oct. 7. Thomas Savile, Clerk, Rector of Stifford, Essex,
bachelor, and Elizth Goodwin, spr., dan. of George Good-
win, Rector of Mourton, Co. Essex. At Mourton.
161 5 July 8. Henry Goodwyn of Horndon on the Hill, Essex,
blacksmith, and Thomazine Ashen, spr., dau. of John
Ashen of Burntwood (Brentwood? F. F. S.) Essex,
brewer. At St. Botolph Aldgate, London.
1617 Apr. 12. John Rich gent, of Milton, Kent, widower, 50,
and Elizth. Goodwin of Lambeth, Surrey, 50, widow of
Henry Goodwin, fisherman, dec'd about a year ago. At
Fulham, Middx.
1618 Nov. 21. Richard Vaughan of All Hallows, Barking, Lon-
don, silk throster, and Frances Goodwin of Castleton,
Surrey, spr., dau. of William Goodwin of Wickham,
Bucks, clothworker. At All Hallows afd.
1620 Aug. 16. William Goodwyn of St. Andrew Undershaft,
scrivener, and Joane, dau. of John Clemence of Cisam, co.
Northton, yeoman. At St. Andrew's aforesaid.
1623 May 12. Robert Goodwyn of Stepney, Midd'x, sailor, and
Anne West, spr., dau. of Wm. West of same, sailor. At
same.
1624 Mar. 26. John Tirrell of St. Magnus, London, merch't
taylor, and Mary, dau. of John Goodwin of St. Mildred,
Bread Street, haberdasher. At St. Leonard's, Foster
Lane.
1626 Apr. 26. Thomas Goodwin, sailor, and Ellen Wilson,
widow of Wm. Wilson, late of Stepney, Midx. At Step-
ney.
Col. J. L. Chester.
LONDON MARRIAGE LICENSES.
CHURCHMAN.
Thomas Cocke, St. Leonard's , Shoreditch, gent, bachelor, 32, and
Margaret Churchman of same, spinster, 40, at her own
disposal. At St. Michaell Bassishaw. 19 Jan. 1602/3. F.
Robert Griffith and Dionys Churchman, widow, of Stepney to
marry there. 19 August 1569. B.
MARRIAGE LICENSES. 5
John Kynge, citizen and skinner of London and Jane Churchman,
spinster, of same. General License. 7 July 1569. B.
Richard Russell of Catchfield, county Sussex, clerk, widower
about 30, and Mrs. Margaret Churchman of same, spin-
ster, about 19, her parents dead. Consent of guardian
Dame Margaret Pelham of same, widow. At St. Mary
Magdalen, Old Fish Street, London. 3 July 1674. V.
Henry Shelton Esq. of Barningham, Suffolk, bachelor, 28, and
Hester Churchman, spinster, 19, daughter of Sir John
Churchman, knight, of Islington, Norfolk, who consents.
At St. Olave, Old Jewry, London, or St. Peter Telford at
Islington. 30 November 1682. F.
Daniel Waldo of Pinner, Middlesex, widower, 36, and Susenn
Churchman of Islington, county Norfolk, spinster, 23.
At Islington aforesaid, i October 1719. F.
FACULTY OFFICE, LONDON.
1545 May 30. Edmund Goodwyn and Johanna Danyell of St.
Leonard, Shoreditch.
1574 Nov. 16. John Goodwyn, gent., and Anne Baker.
Col. J. L. Chester.
ELY DIOCESAN REGISTRY.
13 December 1580. Marriage License to Thomas Baynes and
Johan Goodwyn of Whaddon, at Whaddon.
Ely Diocesan Registry, G. 2. vol. 1 folio 165.
ADAMS.
7 October 1613. Josias Adams, bachelor, 25, Lolworth, hus-
bandman, and Anna Smith, Holy Trinity, Cambridge,
single-woman, 23.
Ely Diocesan Registry, Marriage Licenses 1611-1620
folio 65.
OVERTON.
6 October 1604. Marriage License. John Paske, widower, St.
Edward's, Cambridge, draper, and Mary Overton, spin-
ster, of Braham, parish of St. Margaret's, Ely, daughter of
6 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Rook Overton of Ekilsore, Stafford, gent., deceased, now
in the custody of Richard Cox, Knight, and Lady Mary
Cox, his wife, of Braham, and Barbara Tucke, widow, of
Pidley, Hunts, Mary's mother. At St. Edward's, Cam-
bridge.
Ely Diocesan Registry, G. 2, vol. Ill folio 125.
WISEMAN.
12 July 1604. John Wiseman (adol.) gentleman, son of Francis
Wiseman, Rector of Graveley, and Frances Adams, spin-
ster, of Offord Darcy, co. Hunts, daughter of Richard
Adams, late of Elsworth, yeoman, deceased, under the care
of Thomas Younge of Offord Darcy, yeoman, and Johane
Adams, alias Yonge wife of the said Thomas, mother of
the said Frances Adams. At Saint Clement's, Cambridge.
Ely Diocesan Registry, G. 2. vol. 3 folio 123.
14 April 161 1. Gilbert Wiseman, bachelor, 34, gentleman,
Saint Mary's, Huntington, and Elizabeth Kinge, spinster,
24, Saint Sepulchre's, Cambridge. At Saint Sepulchre's.
Gilbert Wiseman sworn.
Ely Diocesan Registry, G. 2. vol. 3 folio 279.
NORFOLK ARCHDEACONRY.
1 February 1586/7. Marriage license of George Gooddinge,
Northebrok, and Alice Fayer, Westfilde, for Curate of
Heigham or elsewhere in Archdeaconry of Norfolk.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk Act Book, 1 540-1601
folio 119.
NORWICH CONSISTORY.
1479 December. Jo. Goodwyn of Loddon and Joanne Newman
of Loddon.
1554 January 2. Valentine Goodwyn, Lynn, St. Margaret, and
Margaret Myller, Thornham. C. Lynn, St. Margaret.
1556 November 19. John Goodwyn, Kesgrave, and Dorothy
Lee, Norwich, St. Laurence. Mr. Thos. Waldron, C.
Kesgrave.
MARRIAGE LICENSES. 7
1558 July 16. Robert Rowse, Metingham, and Joan Goodwyn,
Bedingham. C. Bedingham.
1560 June 12. Roger Guner, Hakford, and Eliz. Goodwyn,
Ormesby. St. Edmund, Norwich.
1 561 April 18. Thomas Sparrowe and Agnes Goodwyn, Nor-
wich. C. St. Edmund, Norwich.
1562 April 30. Richard Goodwyn, Mendlesham, and John
Larnde (als Pellant), Thurston. C. Thurston.
1563 February 10. Robt. Barber, Fressingfield, and Helen
Goodwyn, Shipmeadow. St. Stephen, Norwich.
1564 September 14. Marriage license for Hunstanton church
to John Lestrange of Hunstanton Esq. and Anne Gooding
of ditto.
1564 December 16. John Bryan and Eliz. Goodwyn. Ilket-
shall, St. Andrew.
1564 January 18. Win. Perye, Roydon and Julian Goodwyn,
Beccles.
1568 November 2. Marriage license to John Goding, Pulham,
and Rose Vines of ditto, for Great Wacton.
1569 July 27. Wm. Leggat, Brysyard and Etheldreda Good-
wine, Cratfield. Easton.
1574 January 30. Thos. Goodwyn, Totington and Joan Cad-
dyes, Sneterton. Sneterton.
1574 June 30. Thos. Goodwyn, Ipswich and Christian Maye,
Coddenham. Coddenham.
1579 January 24. Robert Brodie, Brooke and Anne Goodwyn,
Flordon. Stradbrooke.
1583 April 16. John Pemberton, Russynden, Norfolk and Mary
Goodwyn, Shipdam, S.
1585 October 23. Robert Goodwin, Ditchingham, yeoman and
Mariana Turner, Ditchingham, widow.
1588 July 26. Tho. Goodwyn, Sporle and Anne Saddinge,
Westacre, Norfolk, widow.
1595 May 14. Thomas Newman, Blofield, cordwiner and Joan
Goodwin, Braydeston S.
1609 March 20. John Goodwyn, Helhoughton w. and Eliz'th
Forde, Hale. S. C. Houghton.
1610 October 15. Wm. Goodwyn, Norwich, saylor, and Mar-
gery Roody, Norwich, w. C. Bungay Trinity.
1635 October 14. Bertram Goodwyn, Clk. Stonham Parva and
8 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Brigit Heigham, Norton S. C. St. Mary, Bury St.
Edmunds.
1635 January 2. Anthony Whall, Carlton, Suff. and Elizabeth
Goodwin, Topcroft, S. C. Bolough.
1636 May 29. Thomas Goodwyn, Dynnington S. and Elizabeth
Folkard, Dynnington S. C. Helsden.
1636 October 17. Richard Goodwin, Thorpe Episcopi and
Dorothy Parker, Burlingham, St. Andrew. C. All Saints
or St. Luke.
1638 May 25. William Goodwyn, East Ruston S. and Alice
Davie, Loddon S. C. Loddon.
1638 January 3. Wm. Goodwin, Woodbridge S. and Margery
Rawley, Sherington S. C. Hickling.
1642 June 5. Sam'l Girling, Bawsey S. and Mary Goodwin,
Norwich S. C. St. Mich, at Pesa. (Plea? F. F. S.)
1642 June 11. Geo. Corbett, Framingham Pigott S. and Sara
Goodwyn, Wilton, S. Witton by Blofield 16 June.
1642 December 3. Wm. Goodwin, Burlingham (sic).
1647 J^y J8- Geo. Smith, Topcroft S. and Francis Goodwyn,
Topcroft S. St. Luke or Beddingham.
1662 August 9. Geo. Myleham, Gt. Yarmouth S. and Anne
Goodwin, Whitstone S. C. Tieston.
CHURCHMAN.
1634 April 18. John Churchman, Bunham S. and Lucy Ban-
croft, Santon S. C. Santon.
1696 June 30. Thomas Churchman, Norwich S. and Deborah
Newman, Norwich S. C. Long Stratton.
OVERTON.
1 571 January 25. Tho. Cooke, Egmere and Mary Overton, vid.
St. Simon & St. Jude, Norwich or Egmere.
1635 February 9. William Gooch, Carleton S. and Joan Over-
ton, Kettringham.
1676 October 28. William Sturly, husbandman, Ashmanhaugh
S. 24. and Leah Overton, Ashmanhaugh, S. 24. C. Hove-
ton St. Peter.
1695 October 5. John Overton, woolcomber, St. Saviour wid.
and Sarah Tremoult St. Saviour, S. 26. St. Saviour or
St. Luke.
MARRIAGE LICENSES. 9
ARCHDEACONRY OF SUFFOLK.
23 July 1625. Marriage License to John Sherwood, doctor of
medicine, of Ipswich, and Mary Goodding, widow, of
Freston, for Freston or Whersted.
Archdeaconry of Suffolk, Annotation Book No. 7
(1625) (Misplaced in Arch. Norwich Registry
at Norwich) folio 13.
20 August 1625. Marriage License to Daniel Goodwin of
Brantham, gentleman, and Dorothy Cooke, widow, of
Yox for church.
Archdeaconry of Suffolk, Annotation Book No. 7.
(1625) (Misplaced in Arch. Norwich Registry
at Norwich) folio 18.
16 September 1625. Marriage License to Robert Taster, single-
man, of Crofelde and Maryan Gooddinge, singlewoman,
of Bargha' for Bramforde.
Archdeaconry of Suffolk, Annotation Book No. 7.
(1625) (Misplaced in Arch. Norwich Registry
at Norwich) folio 17.
ARCHDEACONRY OF SUDBURY.
21 April 1590. John Warde, clerk, Rector of Livermere Parva,
and Elizabeth Baldwine of Castleheningham, single
woman, Marriage license issued by Thomas Bendishe and
Israel Amys, Justices of Our Lord the King, to all and
so forth. John Warde bound.
Archdeaconry of Sudbury, Act Book 1 577-1 596,
folio 128.
10 December 1595. Marriage License. William Clerke, Hav-
erill, and Barbara Goodwyn of same. To all clerks in
Archdeaconry of Sudbury.
Archdeaconry of Sudbury, License & Administration
Book 1577-1596, folio 212.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS.
CARDINGTON, BEDFORDSHIRE.
BAPTISMS.
1601. Jone daughter of Robert Goodyn. 13 September.
MARRIAGES.
1600. Robert Goodwyn and Johan Stasye. 10 October.
REGISTER OF COPLE, BEDFORDSHIRE.
BAPTISMS.
1563/4. John son of John Goodwin baptised 5 March.
1566. Rose daughter of John Goodwin baptised 17 November.
1569. William son of William Goodwin baptised 28 August.
1572. Robert son of John Goodwin baptised 16 November.
MARRIAGES.
1563. Thomas Lyles and Joane Goodwine 10 April.
1572. John Goodwin and Agnes Merrill 10 February.
BURIALS.
1565. John Goodwin 28 August.
1610. Alice Goodyn, widow, 6 December.
REGISTERS OF FLITTON, BEDFORDSHIRE.
BAPTISMS.
1587 November 5. Mary daughter to John Goodyn.
1590 March 30. Sara Goodyn daughter to John Goodyn.
1594 May 9. Susanna Goodyn daughter to John Goodyn.
1596 July 18. Reginald Goodyn sonne to John.
1598 November 29. Agnes Goodyn daughter to John Goodyn.
1600 January 25. Elinere Goodin daughter to Philip ( ?) Goodin.
1603 January 15. Katherene daughter of John Goodin.
161 7 February 1. William sonne of William Goodin.
1622 May 12. Catherine(?) daughter of Reginald Goodin.
1623 November 28. John son of Reginald Goodin.
1626 March 10. Petrus Goodwin filius Reginaldi Goodwin.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. II
1626 February 18. (name can't be deciphered) daughter of
Catherine Goodwin.
1627 August 5. Ann daughter of Reg. Goodwin.
BURIAL.
1649 August 15. Judith Goodwin.
After this there is no mention of the name of Goodwin for some
years as if perhaps they had removed from the neighbourhood.
LINCOLN TRANSCRIPTS, FLITWICH, BEDFORD-
SHIRE.
Richard Goodwin and Elizabeth Pilcock married 27 July 1605.
PULLOXHILL, BEDFORDSHIRE.
From Rev. Augustus Jessopp, D.D.
1648 ? James Savage and Jane Goodwin married.
REGISTER OF WOBURN, BEDFORDSHIRE.
1603. Susanna the daughter of William Goodwine of London
baptised the 12 of October.
1608. Mary the daughter of William Goodwine baptised — .
SOMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.
William Goodwin and Mary Falkner married 26 January 1668.
John Potter and Millicent Goodwin of Warboise, married 23
October 1690.
BURGATE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
BAPTISMS.
Thomas Goodwine fil. Thomae Goodwine bapt.
Prudence Goodwine fil. Thomae Goodwine bapt.
Johannes Goodwine fil. Thomae Goodwine bapt.
Willm Goodwine fil. Thomae Goodwine bapt.
ffranciscus Goodwine fil. Thomae Goodwine
bapt.
Bridgitta Goodwine fil. Thomae Goodwine bapt.
Edmundus Goodwine fil. Thomae Goodwine
bapt.
1597 Aug. 7. Thomas Goodwine fil. Thomae Goodwine bapt.
1567 Julii
XX
1569 Feb.
6.
1572 Jan.
25-
1574 'Jul"
II.
1577 Jul-
26.
1577 Jul-
26.
1578 Jan.
II.
12 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1599 May 13. Willm. Goodwine fill. Thomae Goodwine bapt.
1600 Nov. 7. Thomas Goodwyne 61. Thomae and Joanne
Goodwyn bapt.
1606 Nov. 2. Johannes Goodwyn fil. Ed. et Elizabeth Good-
wyn bapt.
1608 Dec. 4. Willm Goodwyn fil. Ed. et Elizabeth Goodwyn
bapt.
161 1 July 28. Edmundus Goodwine fil. Edi et Elizabeth Good-
wine bapt.
161 3 Nov. 21. Elizabeth Goodwyne filia Edi et Elizabeth
Goodwyne bapt.
161 5 Mar. 3. Thomas Goodwyn fil. Edi et Elizabeth Good-
wyn bapt.
1617 July 27. Anna Goodwyn filia Edi et Elizabeth Goodwyne
bapt.
1619 Oct. 18. Anna Goodwyn filia Edi et Elizabeth Goodwyn
bapt.
1621 Feb. 24. Jasper Goodwyn fil. Edi et Elizabeth Goodwyn
bapt.
1625 May 22. Jasper Goodwyn filius Edi et Elizabeth Good-
wyn bapt.
BURIALS.
1565 Jan. 30. Hellen Goodwine buried.
1577 Augt. 19. Margareta Goodwin uxor Thomae Goodwine
buried.
1577 Oct. 2. Bridgitta Goodwine fil. Thomae Goodwin buried.
1586 July 5. . Jacobus Goodwine buried.
161 5 Mar. 16. Thomas Goodwyn filius Edi et Elizabeth Good-
wyn buried.
16 16 Jan. 8. Thomas Goodwyn filius Thomae et Johanne
Goodwyn buried.
1617 Sept. 26. Anna Goodwine fil. Edi et Elizabeth Goodwyn
buried.
1618 Nov. 2^. Thomas Goodwyn buried.
1624 Sept. 4. Jasper Goodwyn filius Edmundi Goodwyn
buried.
1626 May 30. William Goodwyne buried.
1629 May 12. Katherine Gooddine uxor Henrici Gooddine
buried.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 13
1632 Oct. 12. Thomas Goodine filius Henrici et Marias Good-
ine buried.
1633 June 17. Joane Gooddin widdow buried.
MARRIAGES.
1602 May 3. Edmundus Goodwyn et Elizabeth ffowler mar-
ried.
1629 Feb. 8. Henricus Goodine et Mary (S?)arter married.
BURWELL, CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
From Parish register and transcripts at Bury.
From Rev. Augustus Jessopp, D.D. and Lothrop Withington.
BAPTISMS.
13 August 1570. Joanna Goodwyn.
10 March 1573. Anne Goodwin.
27 November 1576. Anne Goodwin (Another copy reads
Thomas)
14 November 1577. Anne Goodwin.
3 October 1581. Margaret Goodwin.
3 July 1583. Edward Goodwin.
MARRIAGES.
14 October 1570. Thomas ffolke and Anne Goodwyn.
12 November 1573. Theodore Goodwin and Agnes ffolke.
BURIALS.
15 January 1583. Agnes Goodwin.
16 September 1599. Joanna Goodwynge.
18 September 161 2. Robert Goddinge.
4 November 161 5. (Dorothy?) Goddinge of Reach.
REGISTER OF CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE.
BAPTISMS.
1569 November 2. Richard Good wine's child (Henry) was
baptized.
1575 April 27. John son of Henry Goodwine.
1575 October 5. ( ) son of Simon Goodwine.
14 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1575 November 18. Elizabeth daughter of Henry Goodwine.
1576-7 January 13. Alice daughter of Simon Goodwine.
1577-8 January 1. Michell son of Simon Goodwin.
1579 May 3. Henry posthumous son of Henry Goodwin.
1579-80 January 12. Thomas son of John Goodwine.
1 580-1 February 2. Phillipp son of John Goodwine.
1582 July 5. Raffe son of John Goodwine.
1582 October 8. Henry son of Simon Goodwine.
1584 March 29. Edward son of John Goodwine.
1 610 August 12. John son of John Goodwin.
MARRIAGES.
1564 April 20. John Woodcocke and Margaret Goodwine.
1564 May 21. John Gilbert and Alee Goodwine.
1574 ( ) ( — ). John Greene and Agnes Goodwine.
1596 July 8. John Goodwyne and Avis Hopp.
BURIALS.
1568-9 January 7. Thomas Goodwine son of Henry Goodwine.
1570 November 18. Henry son of Richard Goodwine.
1574 July 2. Richard Goodwine.
1575 June 27. John son of Henry Goodwine.
1575 October 7. William son of Simon Goodwine.
1576-7 January 7. Alice daughter of Simon Goodwine.
1577-8 February 18. Elizabeth daughter of Henry Goodwine.
1578-9 February 20. Henry Goodwine.
1586 June 18. Anne Goodwyne.
1587-8 March 22. Alee Goodwin.
1588 June 7. Simon Goodwyn.
1588-9 March 13. Elizabeth daughter of Simon Goodwyn.
1599 August 30. Edward son of John Goodwin.
1603 September 22. Avis wife of John Goodwine.
161 7 August 16. John Goodwine.
ELY DIOCESAN REGISTRY. Visitation Book B. 2.
ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, HORSEHEATH, by Catherine
Parsons. 191 1.
Henry Goodwin was appointed Rector of Horseheath 7 April
1500, continuing there until 15 18, the patron being the
Earl of Oxford.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 15
KIRTLINGE, CAMBRIDGE.
NAMES OF OSEAS (OZIAS).
1595. Burial Oseas Rose n Jan.
1599. Baptism Grace Whaples dau. of Oseas W. 19 Feb.
Oseas Allen s. of Marke A. 27 Jan.
1603. Baptism Oseas Buller s. of Robt. B. 9 Apr.
1615. Baptism Anne Shelverdyne dau. of Ozee S. 29 Oct.
Marriage Osee Bye — Margaret JefTery. 30 July.
1616. Baptism John Bye s. of Ozee B. 28 July.
161 7. Baptism Margt Bye dau. of Hosea B. 1 Jan.
1620. Baptism Hester Shelverdyne dau. of Hosea S. 17 Apr.
Bridget Bye dau. of Hosea B. 23 Apr.
ELY DIOCESAN REGISTRY. TRANSCRIPTS OF
LITTLEPORT.
BAPTISMS.
Elsabeth Gooddyn, 28 October, 1599.
Margaret Gooddyn, ye 3 day of October, 1602.
Elsabeth Gooddyn, 13 day of January, 1603/4.
William Gooddyn, ye 29 day of June, 1606.
Mary Gooddyn, 24 November, 1607.
Thomas Guddynge son of William ye 25 February, 1609/10.
William Goodin son of Robert Goodin and Ayme his wife, 12
October 161 7.
MARRIAGE.
Robert Goodwin and Amee Wilbe 10 November 1616.
TRANSCRIPTS OF LOLWORTH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE,
AT ELY.
John Goodwin buried 21 August 1599.
ADAMS.
Richard Glover and Elizabeth Adams married 20 January 1604.
Edmund Adams churchwarden 1604, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11.
Edward Adams churchwarden 1609.
Edmund Adams buried 27 September 1612.
Margaret Adams buried 8 November 1612.
1 6 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
William Smyth and Marye Adams married 14 November 1613.
Jeremye Adams churchwarden.
Edward son Joseph Adams and Agnes his wife baptised 28
August 1 614.
Jeremy Adams and Josop Adams churchwarden.
Thomas son Jeremy and Priscilla Adams baptised 4 June 161 5.
John son Josias and Ann Adams baptised 22 November 161 5.
Jeremy Adams, Josias Adams, churchwarden, 1616, 1617.
Priscilla daughter Jeremye and Priscilla Adams bapt. 28 January
1616.
Joseph son Joseph and Ann Addames bapt. 8 March 161 7.
Thomas son Joseph and Ann Adams baptised 15 December 1622.
John Adams buried 7 April 1625.
Ann Adams buried 25 December 1630.
Francis son William and Mary Adams baptised 2 March 1652.
William son William and Margaret Adams bapt. 10 September
165(2?).
CHURCHMAN.
Laurence Churchman buried 26 March 1630.
COE.
Nathaniel Coe buried in December 1603.
LONG STOW, CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
Jeames Johnson Clerk to Stow Longa, Cambridgeshire. Bonds-
men: Robert Gooden of St. Sepulchre's, London, baker,
and Edward Beeke of Stow Longa, Cambridgeshire, hus-
bandman.
( ?) First Transcript Book 38 Hen. viij.
SOHAM, CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
BAPTISMS.
26 May 1560. Richard Goodwin.
2 January 1565. Thomas son of John and Migon Goodwin.
1 September 1566. Elizabeth daughter of John and Maryon
Good wine.
1 December 1590. John son Richard and Margaret Goodwin.
24 June 1595. Marie daughter of Richard Goodwin.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 1 7
9 April 1598. Richard son of Richard Goodwin.
29 November 1601. Elizabeth daughter of Richard and Mar-
garet Goodwin.
12 June 1608. Agnes daughter Richarde and Margaret Good-
win.
13 October 1622. John son Edward and Francis Goodine.
MARRIAGE.
12 May 1589. Richard Goodwin and Margaret .
BURIALS.
8 February 1565. John Goodwin.
10 May 1565. Thomas Goodwin.
3 July 1678. John Goodwin.
22 June 1593. Mother Goodwin.
6 October 161 8. Richard Goodwin.
STANGROUND, CAMBRIDGE AND HUNTS.
MARRIAGES.
•13 November 1587. Rychard Goodwyne to Elizabeth Skot.
20 August 1632. John Goodwine to Anne Halford.
12 November 1610. Robert Chesham to Francis Goodwine.
5 June 1626. John Browninge to Elisabeth Goodwyne.
ELY TRANSCRIPTS, STREATHAM, CAMBRIDGE.
BAPTISMS.
James son Wylyam Goodine baptised 25 July 161 1.
Ela daughter William Goodwin baptised 21 November 161 7.
Richard son William Goodwin baptised 26 December 1619.
Elizabeth daughter William Goodwin baptised 24 February
1 62 1 -2.
Ann daughter William Goodwin baptised 25 January 1623-4.
John son William Goodwin baptised 3 August 1628.
MARRIAGES.
Daniel Simson and Margaret Goodwine married 20 March 1606.
Richard Goodin and Sarah Brown of Burwell married 3 August
1643.
1 8 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
BURIALS.
Robert Goodin buried 3 August 1600.
Elizabeth daughter William Goodwin buried 20 July (1615).
John son William Goodyn buried 8 June 1629.
SWAFHAM PRIOR ST. MARY, CAMBRIDGE.
14 January 1598. Anthony Gydding and Hellen Amer married.
12 April 1600. Rose Goddyn buried.
TOFT, COUNTY CAMBRIDGE.
From Rev. Augustus Jessopp, D.D.
BAPTISMS.
1574 February 19. Wolmaden Goodwin daughter of Thomas
Goodwin and Ellen his wife.
1576 October 29. Prudent Goodwin daughter of Thomas Good-
win and Ellen his wife.
1 581 May 6. Elizabeth Goodwin daughter of Thomas Good-
win and Ellen his wife.
1583 October 2. Richard Goodwin son of Thomas Goodwin
and Ellen his wife.
1614 September 11. Thomas Goodwin son of Richard Goodwin
and Elizabeth his wife.
1 61 5 September 20. Richard Goodwin son of Richard Goodwin
and Elizabeth his wife.
1620 November 12. Letice Goodwin daughter of Richard Good-
win and Elizabeth his wife.
1625 June 29. William Goodwin son of Richard Goodwin and
Elizabeth his wife.
MARRIAGES.
1582 January 17. Nicolas Baron to Alice Goodwin.
1592 September 28. Guy Ward to Wolmaden Goodwin.
1 61 1 February 14. Richard Goodwin to Elizabeth Hardin.
BURIALS.
Anno Eliz. 25. Nov. 4 Ellen Goodwin.
1617 May 16. Richard Goodwin son of Richard Goodwin.
1620 January 23. Letice Goodwin daughter of Richard Good-
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 1 9
1620 January 30. Thomas Goodwin.
1626 September 21. Helena Goodwin.
1635 August 30. Elizabeth Goodwin wife of Richard Goodwin.
1638 October 27. Elizabeth Goodwin daughter of Richard
Goodwin.
1645 November 16. Hannah Goodwin daughter of Thomas
Goodwin.
1646 April 10. Richard Goodwin was buried being sixty two
years old and half a year more.
1648 December 22. Bartholomew Goodwin son of Richard
Goodwin and Elizabeth his wife.
1654 June 7. A child of Thomas Goodwin and Elizabeth his
wife.
1684 February 3. Sarah Goodwin.
1702 April 19. Thomas Goodwin.
1704 January 14. William Goodwin.
I hereby certify that these are true extracts from the Registers
of Toft Parish and that I have not found any entry of the name
of Goodwin of a later date.
(signed) E. A. Powell, Rector of Toft.
Toft Rectory, January 6th, 1887.
SALISBURY CATHEDRAL RECORDS? WISBECK,
CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
MARRIAGES.
1 558-1 700.
Maii xxi die 15 — ? Thomas Goodwyn adjunxit sibi uxorem
Jogano Stringer.
19 November 1592. John Goodyn and Alice Morton.
14 May 1664. Shefield Gooding and Maria Coop.
2 September 1667. Abraham Gooding and Anna Jesson.
4 July 1670. John Welsh and Mary Goodwin.
8 June 1679. Thomas Dowling and Elizabeth Ingeld.
23 June 1687. Abraham Gooding, widower, and Margaret
Norton.
4 June 1699. Abraham Gooding and Susanna George.
14 February 1699/ 1700. William Goodwin and Mary Sawyer.
20 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
BIDSTON, CHESHIRE.
From J. Paul Rylands.
BAPTISMS.
1675. Allice daughter of Arthur Godwin baptised Sept. 2.
1679. John son of Arthur Godwin de Saughall Massey baptised
Dec. 26.
1684. Henry son of Arthur Godwin de Saughall Massey bap-
tised December 4.
1687. Jane daughter of Arthur Godwin de Saughall Massey
baptised August 1.
1689. Arthur son of Arthur GodAvin de Saughall Massey bap-
tised November 14.
1696. Samuel son of Arthur Godwin de Saughall Massey bap-
tised September 3.
1704. John son of John Godine de Saughall baptised January 4.
1707. Eliz : Godwin of John Godwin baptised May 29.
1709. Jane daughter of John Godine de Saughall baptised
X* 15.
1713. Henry son of John and Eliz: Godine de Saughall bap-
tised March 26.
1715. William son of John and Eliz: Godine de Saughall bap-
tised (no date).
1 717. Arthur son of John and Eliz: Godine de Saughall bap-
tised April 23.
1719. Mary daughter of John and Eliz : Godine de Saughall
baptised January 5.
1722. Samuel son of John Godwin of Saughall Massey, yeoman,
and Elizabeth his wife baptised at Bidston August 24.
1726. George son of Jn0 Godwin of Saughall Massey, yeoman,
and Elizabeth his wife baptised May 3.
1738. Arthur son of John Godwin of Saughall Junior baptised
August 15.
1739. William son of Jno and Alice Godwin of Saughall baptised
February 11.
1 741. Peter son of John and Alice Godwin baptised April 14.
1747. John son of John Godwin Junior of Saughall by Alice his
wife baptised August 18.
1748. Eliz: daughter of Juo and Alice Godwin of Saughall bap-
tised April 15.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 2 1
1749. Henry son of Jno Godwin and Alice his wife baptised
August 25.
1752. Samuel son of Jno and Alice Godwin baptised August 12.
1754. Ellen daughter of John and Alice Godwin baptised Feb-
ruary 27.
1757. Alice daughter of Jno and Alice Godwin born Dec. 21
baptised Jan. 27.
1772. Saughall : Samuel son of John and Eliz : Godwen born
Dec. 13 baptised Jan. 9.
1774. Saughton: Ather son of Henry and Marg* Godwin bap-
tised August 22.
1775. May 30: Alice daughter of Henry and Margfc Godwin
baptised Saughall.
1776. Sept. 15 Nanny daughter of John and Eliz Godwin bap-
tised Saughall.
1778. Nov. 20 John son of John Godwin of Saughall, farmer,
by his wife Eliz : daughter of Henry and Newport
baptised.
MARRIAGES.
1697. Richard Burrows of Chester and Elizabeth Godwin of
ye parish of Bidston were married by license ye 3d day of
September.
1700. John Godwin de Saughall and Elizabeth Whiteside of
New House — paroc. West Kirkbie. p. License married
October 18.
1725. John Standley and Ellen Godine of Saughall Massey
married per License December 23 1725 p Jno Barker,
Minister.
BURIALS.
1683. William son of Arthur Godwin de Saughall Massey
buried December 30.
1697. Arthur Goddin de Saughall Massey buried April 22.
1 70 1. Arthur son of John Godine de New Hall (Wallasey
Paroc) buried August 17.
1717. Henry son of John Godine, yeoman, and Eliz: his wife
buried Xbr 27.
1 717. Arthur son of John Godine, yeoman, and Eliz his wife
buried Xbr 27.
1727. George son of Jno and Eliz Godwin de Saughall buried
July 2.
2 2 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1727. Ellen Godwin, widow, of Saughall buried at Bidston July
17-
1727. Alice daughter of Jno and Eliz Godwin buried October 26.
1739. William son of Jno and Alice Godwin of Saughall buried
February 12.
1746. Peter Godwin son of Jn0 and Aeles Godwin of Saughall
buried March 15.
1748. Eliza: daughter of John and Alice Godwin of Saughall
Massey buried April 18.
1748. William son of Jn0 God wen of Saughall buried Feby 5.
1749. Jno Godwin of Saughall Massey buried December 16.
1 75 1. Peter son of Jno and Alice Godwin buried June 18.
1760. Elizabeth Godwin of Saughall buried November 10.
1765. Liverpool. Samuel Godwin buried July 27.
1771. Saughall. Ale the wife of John Godwen buried August
17-
1779. John Godwin buried in South He, 25th May, aged 75, of
Saughall.
1 79 1. William Godwin buried May 10, aged yy, of Saughall.
1731. John Godwin: Church Warden.
1767. William Godwin: Church Warden.
1770. John Godwin : Church Warden.
1792, 3 and 4 Henry Godwin signs as Church Warden.
BOORDEN, CHESTER (BOUGHTON?) CHESHIRE.
29 June 1692. John Goodin of Northerden and Elizabeth
Janson, widow, of Timpley married.
ST. KERIAN, EXETER, DEVONSHIRE.
9 February 1622/3. William Marshe and Elizabeth Torller
married.
15 June 1626. William Churchill and Judith Merch married.
TIVERTON, DEVONSHIRE.
BAPTISMS.
1 561 June. William Goodinge III day.
1562 June. James Goodyn the sonn of William Gooddyn the
VII day.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 23
1564 August. Francis Goodwin daughter of William Goodwin
the II day.
1566/7 February. Darythe Goodinge XVII day.
1570 ? Elizabeth the daughter of William Gooddyn
XXX day.
1572 October. Elizabeth Goodinge XX day.
1579 August. Elizabeth the daughter of Peter Goodwin XXIII
day.
1576 April. Annes the daughter of John Prowse XV day.
MARRIAGES.
1577 November. John Jane and Kathrine Goodinge XXVIII
day.
1577 October. William Frost and Grace Gooding XI day.
1586 July. Henry Heyman and Grace Gooddyn XVII day.
1587 June. William Burte and Francis Goodinge XXV day.
1590 August. James Goodin and ( ) VIII day.
1600 June. John Ruswell and Elizabeth Goodyn XXIIII day.
161 1 May. John White and Marie Goodinge ye 29th day.
1 612/3 February. Matthew Williams and Prudence Gooding
1 6th day.
1612/3 February. Raphe Paddington and Elnor Goodinge ye
14th day.
1623 November Mathewe Gooding and Katheryn Hagley 23th
day.
ASHDON, ESSEX.
Searched up to 1630.
BAPTISMS.
1569. Johannes Gooding son of John Gooding bapt. 1 June.
1582. Thomas son of John Gooding bapt. 26 March.
1600. Frances daughter of John Gooding bapt. 14 December.
1603. Phillip son of John and Mary Gooding bapt. 17 April.
1603. Jeremias son of Jeremias and Frances Gooding bapt. 26
April.
MARRIAGES.
1588. Johannis Goodine and Agnes Curteis 24 October.
1592. John Gooding and Joane Cran(u?)ford 20 or 28 June.
1596 or 1598. John Goodding and Maria Adams 16 October.
1628. George Stonard and Tomasin Goodin 22 October.
24 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ANSELL.
1576. Johannis Ansell and Elisabeth Pettit 8 May.
1577. William Ansell and Susanna Bently 15 July.
BARKING, COUNTY ESSEX.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1 560-1 Feb. 5. Richard Goodwin and Alice Barens married.
1584 June 8. John Connye and Godley Goodwin married.
BELCHAMP WALTER, ESSEX.
1560-1690.
BURIAL.
1690 31 August. Sarah daughter of John Plum. Affidavit
made before John Goodwin, minister of Gestingthorpe.
MARRIAGE.
1594 31 May. Robert Plumb and Margery Golding?
John Goodwin, Vicar of the parish between 1684 and 1723.
GREAT BIRCH, ESSEX.
BAPTISMS.
16 March 1560. William Goodwyn.
7 September 1563. Katherin Goodin.
28 March 1568. Elizabeth Goodin.
19 April 1 571. Grace Goodwyn.
11 September 1575. Margery Goodwyn.
3 November 1577. John Goodwyn.
18 September 1580. Ellynor Goodwyn.
14 July 1582. Mary Goodwyn.
MARRIAGES.
? tS?1- William Howe and Katherin Goodwyn.
20 August 1640. John Goodwin and Margaret Prentice, widow.
BURIALS.
21 June 1560. Nicholas Goodwyn.
17 September 1571. William Goodwyn. v
26 November 1622. Mary daughter of John Goodwin the elder.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 25
PARISH REGISTER OF BOBBINGWORTH, ESSEX.
BEGINNING 1558/9.
BAPTISMS.
Marye Goodwynne the daughter of Jerome Goodwynne of the
parishe of high Ounger was Christened in Bobbingworth
Church the xxv day of November by the sufferance and
leve of the Curate of the said Church of high Ounger
Anno regni Regine Elizabeth etc. xv° Anno vero Domini
1572.
John Goodwyne son of William Goodwyne of high Ongar 16
September in Bobbingworth church at request and com-
mandment of Mr. Tabour parson of high Ongar A. D.
1579-
Barbara Goodwynne daughter of Jerome Goodwynne of high
Ongar at Bobbingworth 29 March 1580.
Mary Goodwynne daughter of William Goodwynne 29 April at
the request of Mr. Tabour parson of high Ongar A. D.
1582.
John Goodwyn son of Jerome Goodwynne 25 October 1582 (at
req. etc.).
Andrew Gooddinge son of Jerome Goodwynne 5 December 1585.
Margaret Gooddinge daughter of Jerome Goodwynne 23 Feb-
ruary 1588-9.
Richard the sonne of Elizabeth Goodding et patrix ignoti was
baptized the xxth of Maye 1604.
Mary daughter of Andrew Goodding 2 August 161 2.
(Several pages of Reg. lost. No entry between 10 Jan. 1612
and 11 Nov. 1655).
MARRIAGES.
William Goodwynn and Elizabeth Howe (another copy reads
Hare), widow, of high Ongar, married in Bobbingworth
Church at request of Mr. Tabour 23 Nov. 1578.
William Whyte and Mary Gooddinge married 14 Sept. 1600.
Hugh Keeling and Elizabeth Gooding married 24 September
1604.
Andrew Gooding and Mary Ainsworth married 27 February
1608.
26 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
BURIALS.
Katherine Gooddinge daughter of Mr. William Gooddinge, par-
son of Morton, was buried 16 May 1597.
Jherome Gooddinge was buried 7 July 1601.
The son of Andrew Gooding was buried 15 April 1609.
The son of Andrew Goodwin was buried 28 July 1610.
Elizabeth Goodwin was buried 12 August 1630.
Mary Goodwin wife of Andrew G. buried 27 February 1647/8.
BOCKING, ESSEX.
1661 February 20. Robert Goodwinne buried.
1663 October 5. John Goodden senyor buried.
Since this search was made many leaves of an earlier Bocking
register have been discovered and the information therein entered
printed.
BOREHAM, ESSEX.
I559-I673-
MARRIAGES.
1622 23 May. John Jackson and Elizabeth Goodin.
1668 14 December. George Nicholls and Anne Goodwin.
BRAINTREE, ESSEX.
From Capt. Charles H. Townshend.
1 661 May 27. Sarah Clay, daughter of John Clay of the
parish of Braintree buried.
1661 Feb. 2. William Goodding son of William Goodding and
Sarah his wife was (born?).
1662 ? 14. Kathen? Chapling daughter of Thomas and
(Elizabeth?) born.
1665 Aug. 23. (Elizabeth?) daughter of Henry Goodwin and
Susan his wife baptised.
1660-65. Many Pratt names.
1667 May 1. Mary daughter of John Clay and Sarah his wife
baptised.
1668 Dec. 8. John son of John Clay and Mary his wife bap-
tised.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 27
BRENTWOOD CHAPEL, ESSEX.
From Capt. Charles H. Townshend.
Inscription for Mr. Goodwin an eminent minister of the Gospel
and Pastor of this place who died 4th of Sept. 1658 and of
Eliz. his wife and Jane his daughter.
Morant's History of Essex, page 263.
BULMER, ESSEX.
1604 February 12. Adrie Goodwin daughter of John Goodwin
baptised.
October 8. John Goodwin and Anne Harwood, widow,
married.
BURNHAM, ESSEX.
BAPTISMS.
1579-80. Grace the daughter of Osias Marsh was baptised
February 2.7.
1650. Elizabeth the daughter of Robert Goodwin and Hellen his
wife baptised September 3rd.
1675. Jane the daughter of John Godwin and Bridget baptised
January 26.
1679. John the son of John Godwin and Bridget his wife was
baptised May the 7th.
1681. Henry the son of George Goodwin and Sarah his wife
baptised September the 15th.
1681/2. Francis the daughter of John Goodwin and his wife
bapt. March the 21.
1698. Benjamin the son of Joseph Goodwin was born May the
23rd 1698.
MARRIAGES.
1683. William Barnes and Goodwin, widow, were mar-
ried Aprill 14th.
BURIALS.
1668/9. Elizabeth the wife of Mr. Robert Goodwin buried
February 24th.
1669. Mr. Robert Goodwin (Paterfam.) buried April 11.
1679. John Goodwin was buried May the 7th.
1698. Joseph Goodwin, Marshman to John Cooch, was buried
September the 8th.
28 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
CASTLE HEDINGHAM, ESSEX.
1558-1678.
BURIALS.
1 61 6 9 August. William son of Nicolas Goodwin.
1608 28 December. Sabian daughter of Nicolas Goodwin.
1624 30 November. Nicolas Goodwin. Another copy reads
November 25.
1629 23 February. Joan Goodwin.
MARRIAGES.
1583 26 January. Thomas Otes and Elizabeth Gooddinge.
1606-7 12 January. Thomas Oter and Elizabeth Gooding,
widow.
1639 14 October. Silvanus Goodwin and Martha Mellor.
In Castle Hedingham Church, North Aisle towards West End.
In Memory of Anne wife of James (Bones)
And daughter of Rev. Wm. Goodwin
and Henrietta his wife an excellent
Woman (whose ruling motto was to
Do nothing that she might see cause
To repent of) was taken from a life
Of virtue to a life of Glory Dec. 25. 1776.
Aged 36 years.
Also of Henrietta Goodwin (Sport)
Mother of the above Anne who was
Buried at Fen Ditton near Cambridge
16 April 1792, Aged 71.
CHELMSFORD, ESSEX.
BAPTISMS.
Leonard of John Goodwin baptised the xxiiij of May 1590.
Mary of John Goodden baptised the x of March 1593.
William of Thomas Goodwins baptised xviij of November 1596.
Richard of Thomas Goodwin baptised 2 or 7 September 1598.
William of Thomas Goodwin baptised 4 of February 1599.
Raphe a base son of Alice Goodwin baptised vij of December
1600.
Grace of Thomas Goodwin baptised xxj of October 1601.
Hellen of Thomas Goodwin baptised xxviij of August 1603.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 29
John of Thomas Goodwin baptised i of September 1605.
Elizabeth of Thomas Goodwin baptised xiv or xix of February
1608.
Isaacke son of Thomas Goodwin of Chelmsford, gouldsmith, and
Sarah his wife was baptised xxiij of October 1627.
Marie the daughter of Thomas Goodwin, gouldsmith, and Sarah
his wife was baptised the xxiiii of April 1632.
Sarah the daughter of Thomas Goodwin of Chelmsford, gold-
smith, and of Sarah his wife was baptised Sundaye the
fourth daye of May (1632?).
BURIALS.
John Goodwin buried xxx of July 1571.
Mary Goodwin buried i of July 1595.
Edward Goodwin of Thomas buried ix of July 1598.
Raph of Allice Gooding buried the xj of January 1600.
Elizabeth wife of John Goodwin buried the xiv or xxv of April
1604.
Leonard of John Goodin buried the xiij of January 1606.
Rich, of Thomas Goodwin, goldsmith of Chelmsford, buried the
xx of November 1610.
Dorothy Goodwyn of Chelmsford, single woman, buried the last
of June 1612.
Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Goodwin of Chelmsford, gold-
smith, buried vij of March or April 1614.
Thomas Goodwin of Chelmsford, goldsmith, buried at the
stoole's end against the Deske dore the 30 of March 161 5.
John Goodwin of Moulsham, collyer, buried the xxx of May
1616.
MARRIAGES.
John Goodwyn and Isabell Cickerton married the xij of May
1589-
John Gooden and Elizabeth Chappell alias Bailie married May
22, 1600.
Danyell Greenefield of Witham, singleman, and Dorothie Good-
wyn of Chelmsford, singlewoman, married the laste of
June 1612.
James Waffe of London and Mary Goodwin vid. married the
fyrste daye of Januarie 161 5.
Areatus Leaton, singleman, and Marye Goodwyn, singlewoman,
of Chelmsford married xvi day of June 1616.
30 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
GREAT CHESTERFORD, ESSEX.
Searched from 1586 to 1630.
BAPTISMS.
1586. Anne daughter of William Gooddyng 6 November.
1588. Sary daughter of William Gooddyng 17 December.
1593. William son of Owyn Godyng 9 December.
1598. John son of John Goodinge 24 May.
1 60 1. Joan daughter of John Goodyng 1 May.
1606. Alice daughter of John and Agnes Goding 1 June.
1 612. Peter son of John and Agnes Goddynge 1 March.
1 62 1. John son of John and Mary Godding 8 July.
1622. Robert son of John and Maria Goddin 23 March.
1623. Elizabeth daughter of John and Maria Goddin 5 June.
1628. Mary daughter of John Godding 21 December.
MARRIAGES.
1588. Phillip Goddyn and Alys Morekok 19 June.
1 61 4. William Goodinge and Mary Smyth 2 October.
BURIALS.
1589. Robert Goddyng late of Sawston 8 December.
1601. John Goddinge se. 15 August.
1605. Thomas son of John Gooding and Agnes his wife 25 July.
1 612. Owen Godding 28 August.
1614. Peter Godding son of John 22 April.
1 618. Alice Goddin wife of Philip 18 October.
1 619. Philip Goodden 3 December.
1625. Elizabeth daughter of John and Marie Goddin 9 June.
1626. Marie wife of John Goddin 17 January.
1630. Marie daughter of John and Elizabeth Goddin 11 July.
1632. Joane daughter of John Goodin 27 June.
I033- John Goodin ye elder 19 May.
LITTLE CHESTERFORD, ESSEX.
Searched up to 1630.
MARRIAGES.
1589. Thomas Short and Agnes Gooding 23 January.
1 61 8. Philip Goodding of Great Chesterford and Ellen Ewen 2
February.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 31
COGGESHALL REGISTER, ESSEX.
MARRIAGES. Vol. I, I561-1653.
1603 December 21. Marcellus Goodwin and Joane Till.
1606 November 17. Giles Seekes and Elizabeth Goodwine.
1627 August 5. Robert Stafford and Rebeckah Goodwin.
1635 September 26. Marcellus Goodwin and Mary Goulding.
baptisms. Vol. 1, 1 584-1653.
1585 May 16. Sarah daughter of Marcellan Goodwin.
1587 July 2. Marie daughter of Mrcel Goodwin.
1604 December 18. Marcellus Gooddin son of Marcellus.
1607 November 8. Rebecca Gooding daughter of Marcellus.
1610 November 11. Robard son of Marcell Gooddin.
1613 April 27. Rachel daughter of Marcellus Goodwin.
1 616 January 12. Marcell son of Marcell Goodwin.
burials. Vol. 1, 1558-1653.
161 1 January 29. Mercillus son of Mercillus Gooddwin.
161 7 June 28. Mercell fil Mercell Goodwin.
1633 January 3. lone wife of Marcell Goodwin.
1639 January 3. Mersel Goodwin, Physition.
ST. BOTOLPH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX.
1594 Sept. 6. Elizabeth Goodwin married.
1597 June 15. Jane Goodwin married.
1560 July 10. Paule Gordyn son of John buried.
Uncertain entries.
1566 Nov. 15. Mary
1573 Jan. 2. Katherine
1576 May 27. Amos
1600 ? Jacob
1 60 1 Nov. — ? Georg
1606 Nov. — ? Richard
SAINT JAMES, COLCHESTER, ESSEX.
BAPTISMS.
1594 May 12. Margarctt Goodwyn baptised.
J595 Jury 20 Robert Goodwyn son of Frauncis baptised.
32 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1599 April 8. Pear (another copy reads Francis) and John
Goodwyn sons of Frauncis baptised.
1601 Oct. 10. Hellen Goodwyn baptised.
1605 Dec. 1. William Goodwin son of William baptised.
1620 Feb. 22. Elizabeth Goodwyn daughter of John and Eliza-
beth baptised.
1627 Jan. 6. William son of Thomas Goodwin and Tamasin his
wife baptised.
1629 Dec. 30. Thomas son of Thomas and Tamsin Goodwin
baptised.
1632 Feb. 2. John Goodwyn sonne of Thomas baptised.
Register of Baptisms missing from 1621 to 1627 and from
1630 to 1632.
BURIALS.
1594 May 13 or 15. Margret Goodwyn daughter of Frauncis
buried.
1595 Mar. 5. John Goodwyne buried.
1597 Feb. 25. Frauncis Goodwyn, a child, buried.
1599 May 29. Frauncis Goodwyn's child buried. (Another
copy reads Frauncis Goodwin, a child, buried.)
1632 Feb. 18. Rachell Goodwin daughter of John buried.
ST. LEONARD'S, COLCHESTER, ESSEX.
BAPTISMS.
1622 September 19. Caleb ye sonne of Robert Gooding by
Frances his wife baptised.
1641 January 19. Mary ye daughter of Christopher Goodwin
by Mary his wife baptised.
BURIALS.
1603 July 20. lone the wife of Arthur Goodwin buried.
1626 March 1. Christopher Goodwin buried.
1632 October 7. The wife of John Goodin the baker buried.
ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, COLCHESTER, usually known as
ST. MARY AT THE WALLS.
1610 December 18. Thomas Goodwin son of Roger baptised.
161 1 March 6. Lois the daughter of Roger Goodwin baptised.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 33
1611 March 21. Lois Goodwin (infans) buried.
In 1604 Thomas Goodman married Joan Collins.
REGISTER OF ST. NICHOLAS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX.
1607 November 8. Christopher Goodwine, baptised.
1 55 1 September 5. Thomas Goodman, baptised.
1562 Mar. 8th day but month uncertain, Willm Gorden and Ahro
Badley (married?).
DEBDEN, ESSEX.
Searched to end of 1600.
Hiatus in Register 1 564-1 570 both inclusive.
1580. Thomas Gooddinge and Margareta Perie married 11
October.
1589. Owen Goodinge and Maria Woodley married 2 November.
FAIRSTED, ESSEX, PARISH REGISTER.
1616 November 15. Edward Gooding of Witham, and Jane
Benson of this parish, married.
FELSTEAD, ESSEX.
From Capt. Charles H. Townshend.
1 591 March xxxi. Ezekiel Culverwell son of E. C.
Searched from 1590 to March 25, 1616, for baptisms.
Several Boltwoods, Woodwards, Waters.
MARRIAGES, 161O-164O.
Goodman marriages but no Goodwins.
From Frank F. Starr.
1593 Nov. 23. Nathaniel White son of John baptised.
FOBBING, ESSEX.
BAPTISMS.
21 November 1619. Joane daughter to John and Joane Good-
win.
10 January 1622. Edward son of John and Joane Goodwin.
34 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
MARRIAGES.
9 April 1606. John Goodwin and Marrian Dallye.
16 January 1618. John Godwin and Jone Jeffrie.
16 June 1630. Thomas Bishop, Coringham, widower, and Jone
Goodwin of Fobbing, widow.
BURIALS.
5 January 161 7. Marian wife of John Goodwin.
2 December 1630. John Goodwin.
GOSFIELD, ESSEX.
1543 February 14. Agneta Goodwine vidua sepulta fuit.
1546 January 27. Margareta Goodwine sepulta fuit.
1546 February 6. William Goodwane sepultus fuit.
REGISTER OF HADLEIGH, ESSEX.
MARRIAGES.
1 591 April 29. Edward Goodwin and Marie Spender.
1 59 1 May 28. John Goodwin and Jone Baker.
BURIALS.
1 591/2 March 12. Edward Goodwin.
1 591/2 March 13. Jone Goodwin.
1593 September 2-. Mother Goodwin.
1607 October 26. John Goodwin.
(....aid)
1635 March 28. Thomas (erased) Goodwin.
HADSTOCK, ESSEX.
Searched only 1559, 1596, 1597.
1559. John Goodyng buried the 24 February.
HALSTEAD PARISH REGISTER, ESSEX.
BAPTISMS.
1568 November 26. William Goodwyn baptised.
1570 October 10. Anne Goodwyn daughter of William
tised.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 35
1572 June 1. James Goodwyn son of William baptised.
1574 July 11. Ellen Goodwyn daughter of William baptised.
1 575 January 6. Katheryne Goodwyn daughter of William bap-
tised.
1577 January 19. John Goodden son of William baptised.
1590 January 17. Joane Goodwyn of Nicholas baptised.
1595 April 21. Mary Goodwyn baptised.
1597 September 11. Nicholas Goodwyn baptised.
1599 July 1. Susanna Goodwyn daughter of Nicholas baptised.
1600 March 6. George Goodwyn son of Nicholas baptised.
1607 November 30. Goodding, daughter baptised.
MARRIAGES.
1567 January 11. William Goodwyn and Margaret
married.
1616 February 24. Roger Lavett and Anne Goodwin married.
1618 January 19. Thomas Miller, widower, and Joanne Good-
win, widow, married.
BURIALS.
1599 August 24. Mary Goodwin buried. A -| oop>$ ^
!6o4 . John Goodwin buried. J-L^^OIU
GREAT HORKESLEY, ESSEX.
MARRIAGES.
1606. Henry Gooden als Turner and Dorothie Hains, 24 Aug.
LITTLE HORKESLEY, ESSEX.
MARRIAGES.
1647. James Goodwine and Barbarie Lewis, both of Nayland,
31 Aug.
GREAT LEIGHS, ESSEX.
MARRIAGES.
1 57^/9- Robert Woodward and Margerie Fletcher, 30 January.
LITTLEBURY, ESSEX.
Searched to 1620. Marriages up to 1642.
No Goodwins.
36 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ST. MARY, MALDON, ESSEX.
BURIALS.
Goodman, Henry son of John 1 May 1589.
Goodwyn, Edward son of Thomas 23 October 1595.
MARRIAGES.
Goodman, John to Elizabeth Summercot 6 October 1588.
Goodwin, Joane and Samuel Hunt 24 September 1600.
Goodwin, Robert and Mary Wiseman 27 July 1614.
Goodwin, Priscilla and Richard Webb 8 February 1635.
Goodwin, Alice and Thomas Palgrave 15 May 1641.
Goodwin, Ann and Robert Andrew 2 October 1641.
Published after the manner of the Puritans.
Will : Laurance of Burnham, mariner, son of Will : Laurance
of Coggeshall, deceased, butcher, and Elizabeth Goodwyn
of the same, daughter of Thomas Goodwyn of Braintry,
deceased, published etc. etc. married by Mr. Thomas
Ewyn 17 Sept. 1654.
No Goodwin baptisms at St. Mary.
ST. PETER'S, MALDON, ESSEX.
Extracts by F. F. Starr.
MARRIAGES.
1565 March 13. John Morris and Margaret New.
x569 26. James Bridge and Ellen Whight.
1 571 July 29. Edmund Sividge and Allic Morris.
1573 Dec. 30. John Kellendon and Elizabeth White.
1613 Aug. 18. William Morriss and Marie Chefe.
1620 Nov. 30. John Goodwin and Elizabeth Tant.
BAPTISMS.
1563 July 18. Trephina Morris daughter of Robert.
1566 Nov. 20. N Crowe daughter of John.
1 641 Augt. 8. Christopher Goodwin son of William and Eliza-
beth.
BURIALS.
1562 July 2^. Morris daughter of Robert.
1563 Mar. 26. Richard Morris.
1563 Apr. 17. Annes Morris.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 37
1571 Jan. 18. Robert Morris.
1571 Jan. 27. Nicholas Morris son of Robert.
1581 Dec. 16. Margaret Morris wife of John.
1588 June — . Robert Whight.
1596 Dec. 3. The Widow Morris (Mrs. Pikes mother).
1608 Jan. 8. John Morris.
MARKS TEY, ESSEX.
26 December 1631. Lidd daughter Samuel and Lidda Gooding
baptised.
MESSING PARISH REGISTER, ESSEX.
Examined from 1558 to 1640.
Marriages lost prior to 1606.
Extracts made by F. F. Starr.
MARRIAGES.
1607 June 30. Bartholomew Scrivener and Margaret Morris.
1 618 Sept. 28. John Christmas and Bridget White.
1620 Oct. 18. John Porter of Felsted and Anna White of
Messing.
1622 Dec. 26. John White and Mary (Lev?)it.
1627 Sept. 10. Edward Matthews and Elizabeth Crow.
BAPTISMS.
1600 July 13. John Morris son of George.
1618 July 12. Ruhamah Woodward of John.
1620 Mar. 4. John Woodward son of John and Ruhamah.
1623 Dec. 28. John White son of John and Mary.
1623 Feb. 22. Martha Woodward of John and Ruhamah.
1626 July 16. Mary White of John and Mary.
1628 Dec. 21. Philip White daur of John and Mary.
1 591 Nov. 29. Alice White.
1593 Apr. 14. Will White.
161 1 May 26. George Morris.
38 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1 61 6 July 26. James Bowtle child and son of Bowtle of
Shalford.
161 7 June 7. Robert White.
1 63 1 Aug. 21. John Woodward.
MORETON, ESSEX.
Examined by F. F. Starr, 1558 to 1640.
BAPTISMS.
1596 Feby. 20. Nicholas White son of Andrew.
1601 Sept. 17. Samuel Goodwin son of George, minister.
1602 Apr. 6. Richard White son of Andrew.
1603 July 16. Marie White daughter of Andrew.
1606 Feb. 22. Emmine White.
1608 July 16. Thomas White son of Andrew.
1621 Aug. 6. Henry Goodinge son of John and Clements.
1624 Feb. 13. John Goodwin son of John.
1629 Jan. 29. Elizabeth White daughter of Richard.
1630 Mar. 14. Anne Goodwin daughter of Samuel.
1633 July 23. Susan White daughter of Richard.
MARRIAGES.
1583 Nov. 18. John Goodwin and Margaret Cheston.
1595 Sept. 14. Andrew White and Margaret Dulcett.
1603 Augt. 28. Andrew White and Anne Greene.
BURIALS.
1 581 July 15. Edward Goodwin.
1596 Feb. last. Nicholas White.
1597 May 2. Ralphe Goodwin (Another copy reads March 2).
1625 Mar. — . George Goodwin, B.D., Rector of this parish
died.
1634 May 8. Susan White daughter of Richard buried.
NAVESTOCK, ESSEX.
MARRIAGES.
1 57 1 22 June. Harrie Goodding and Joan Brooks.
1692 2^ November. William Goodwin and Mari Alban.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 39
NEWPORT (ESSEX?)
BAPTISMS.
30 April 1577. Marcellus son of Marcellus Goodwin.
MARRIAGES.
21 September 1583. William Scott and Maria Gooddinge.
? September 1600. John Webbe, gent, Stortford, and Anna-
bella Goodwin of Walden.
BURIALS.
12 November 1577. Marcellus son of Marcellus Goodwin,
medicus.
BLACK NOTLEY, ESSEX.
Black Notley, Essex, Parish Register begins March 25, 1570.
Baptisms and Marriages examined to 1640. Burials examined
to 1670.
Examined by F. F. Starr 189 1.
No Goodwin items.
MARRIAGES.
1592 May XXVIII. Thomas Walden and Marie Woodward.
1633 November 28. John Woodward of White Notley and
Elizabeth (Spiney?).
BURIALS.
1605 October XV. William Crowe.
WHITE NOTLEY, ESSEX.
Registers examined from 1590 to 1640 by Frank F. Starr.
No Goodwin items.
REGISTER OF CHIPPING ONGAR, ESSEX.
BAPTISMS.
Anne daughter of James Morice Esq. baptised Aug. 20, 1567.
John son and heir of James Morice Esq. baptised Oct1. 17, 1568.
Edward son of James Morice Esq. baptised May 4, 1570.
Henry son of James Morice Esq. baptised Septr. 14, 1575.
Elizabeth daur. of Thomas Morice, Clerk, baptised Oct1. 15, 1575.
Jane daur. of Thomas Morice, Clerk, baptised Novr. 10, 1576.
Anne dau1". of Thomas Morice, parson, baptised Decr. 1, 1577.
Henry son of James Morice Esq1', baptised Decr. 28, 1581.
40 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Elizabeth daur. of John Morice born May 4 baptised June I, 1596.
James son of John Morice born Aug. 24 baptised Sept. 1, 1597.
Katherine daur. of George Goodwin, Clerk, baptised Mar. 25,
1597-
MARRIAGES.
Thomas Morice and Margaret Lynd married Dec1". 15, 1570.
William Bourne and Marie Morice, Gent, married Jan. 21, 1579.
Edward Turner, Gent, and Mris Anne Morice married NovT. 1,
1586.
John Morice, Gent, and Catharine Paynes, Gent, married Octr.
24, 1593-
George Goodwin, Clerk and Eliz. Morice married Maie 19, 1594-
William Tabor, D.D. and Arch'dn. of Essex and Elizabeth
Morice, Gent, married April 10, 1599.
Thomas Dcrrington and Mary Godding married June 18, 161 1.
BURIALS.
Henry Morice son of James Morice Esqr. buried Sep*. 26, 1575.
James Morice Esqr Attorney of ye Q Ma'ties Court of Wards
died Feby. 2 and was buried Feby. 6, 1596.
Elizabeth Morice, widow, late wife of James Morice Esqr buried
Sepr. 29, 1603.
George Goodwin, Rector of Moreton, Ongar, Essex, died March
— , 1625. Aged lxiiii.
John Goodwin buried Oct1'. 26, 17 10.
HIGH ONGAR, ESSEX.
Examined by F. F. Starr.
1562 Augt. 16. Jone Whight dau. of John baptised.
1566 Nov. 4. John Crowe son of John baptised.
1570 May 21. Jone Crowe dau. of John baptised.
1608 Sept. 4. Dorothy Morris dau. of John baptised.
No register from 1623 to 1653.
PANFIELD, ESSEX.
Parish Registers examined from 1569 to 1640 by
Frank F. Starr.
1593 March 10. Mary daughter of Josias Gooding baptised.
1606 October 23. Thomas Gooding and Rose Cranford mar-
ried.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 41
PENTLOWE, ESSEX.
John Felton, gentleman, and Hellyn Goodwyn, widow, married
22 June 1557.
RAYNE, ESSEX.
Examined by Frank F. Starr and Lothrop Withington.
BAPTISMS.
1 591 March 21. Elizabeth Goodden baptised.
MARRIAGES.
1588 August 5. Josias Goodden and Rose Bones marryed the
V day of August, 30 Elizabeth.
1621 June 21. William Graye and Marie Goodwin married.
BURIALS.
1601 March 23. John Crow buried.
1604 Nov. 27. Goodwife Crow buried.
1612 Feb. 14. Elizabeth daughter of Josias Goodwin buried.
1 612 Feb. 29. Mercy Mott daughter of Mr. William Tychborn,
Preacher at Romford, and wife of Marke Mott, Rector of
Rane, buried.
1629 Sept. 7. Josias Goodwin buried.
1630 Jan. 3. Mr. Mark Mott, Doctor of Divinity and Rector of
this parish of Rayne Parva, buried.
1636 Jan. 25. Widow Gooden buried.
1664 Dec. 20. Martha wife of Richard Crow of Felstead
buried.
1668 May 9. Richard the son of Richard Crow of Felstead
buried.
SAFFRON WALDEN, ESSEX.
BAPTISMS.
1583 July 28. John son of Samuell Goodwin.
1584 February 16. Annable daughter of Anthonie Goodwyn.
1585 February 13. Marie daughter of Samuell Goodwyn.
1590 Aprill 5. Elizabeth daughter of Samuell Goodinge.
x593 September 25. Anne daughter of Samuell Goodinge.
42 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1597 August 28. Samuell son of Samuell Goodwinge.
161 1 November 10. Samuell son of John Gooddinge.
1 61 3 February 6. John son of John Goodwin.
1 61 5 April 30. William son of William Godwin.
1 616 March 9. Mary daughter of John Gooding.
1619 April 11. Thomas son of John and Mary Gooddinge.
1621 March 10. Elizabeth daughter of John and Mary Good-
win.
1625 April 10. William son of John and Mary Goodding.
1628 August 10. Anna daughter of John and Mary Goodding.
MARRIAGES.
1564 December 3. John Cawbicke and Margret Goodwinge.
1566 September 16. John Clarke and Margret Goddinge.
1578 July 6. William Parkin and Judith Goddinge.
1580 May 1. William Goddinge and Barbara Trent.
1582 August 12. Samuell Goodwin and Mawde Heines.
1584 March 16. Richard Hodyden and Dorythy Goodwyn.
1584 November 29. Antony Goodwin and Mary Rockoll.
1585 May 11. James Goddinge and Anne ffrench.
1594 December 1. Pawle Goddinge and Johane Pomfrett mar-
ried.
1597 July 4. Thomas Goddinge and Alice Gamidge.
1600 June 22. Thomas Goddinge and Agnes Mayor.
1603 September 18. Christopher Boyton and Jhone Godding.
1609 May 1. John Gooddinges and Anne Grearam.
1610 May 16. William Goddinge and Ledia Paffald.
1610 June 20. John Gooddinge and Mary Crabb.
161 1 December 2. Mathewe Day and Joane Goddinge, widow.
BURIALS.
1572 June 25. Nicolas son of Richard Goodwin.
1575 March 5. Susan daughter of Jeames Godding.
1579 June 5. William son of Richard Goodwin.
1583 October 25. Richard Goodwin.
1584 November 15. Jeame(sic) Goddinge.
1585 April 5. Mary wife of Anthony Goodwyne.
1585 August 15. Mary daughter of Richard Goodwin.
1589 October 20. Jane Goddinge.
1595 August 15. Anthony Goodwin.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 43
1598 August 24. A woman child of Paull Godinge.
1599 December 18. Annable Goodwyn, widow.
1604 July 7. Katherin daughter of Jeames Goddinge.
161 1 May 17. Paule Goddinge lyeth buryed in the Southe
chauncell his heade lying close to the uppermost step from
the Southende thereof 9 foote and from the Sowthe piller
to his feete 7 foote by ye rule.
1613 June 8. Thomas Goddinge, laborer.
1613 November 5. William son of William Goddinge, junior.
161 5 December 25. Anne Godding, widowe.
1617 January 15. Mary daughter of Thomas Godding.
1619 February II. Samuell son of Samuell and Maudlin Good-
dinge.
1623 June 27. Elizabeth daughter of John and Mary Goodinge.
1626 November 16. Samuell Gooding the elder.
1627 February 14. William Godding.
1628 September 13. Barbara Godwin widdowe.
1629 May 1. Ann daughter of John and Mary Goodinge.
SHALFORD, COUNTY ESSEX.
Examined by Henry F. Waters, Frank F. Starr, and
Lothrop Withington.
1598 March 25. Marke Goodwyn of Witham buried.
1616 November 7. William Goodwin of Bocking, single man,
and Elizabeth White, of this parish, singlewoman, married.
1560 Sept. 9. Mary Allgar daughter of William baptised.
1562 March 11. Bridget Allgar daughter of William baptised.
1565 April 8. John Allgar son of William baptised.
1565 Augt. 1. John Allgar son of William buried.
1567 Oct. 5. John Allgar son of William baptised.
1569 May 5. Thomas Bowtle son of Robert baptised.
1570 Nov. 11. Richard Bette and Alice Smythe married.
1575 Aug. 2. William Allgar the elder buried.
1575 Oct. 16. Henry Bette the son of John the elder and Anne
Allgar married.
1582 Sept. 27. Ralfe Bette and Mary Allgar married.
1583 May 5. Elizabeth Allgar dau. of William baptised.
1584 Augt. 9. Ralfe Bette son of Ralfe baptised.
1585 June 24. Robert White and Bridget Allgar married.
44 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1585 Mar. 8. Sara White daughter of Robert baptised.
1586 June 5. William Allgar son of William baptised.
1587 April last day. Nathaniel White son of Robert baptised.
1590 Augt. 24. Mary White daughter of Robert baptised.
1 591 Mar. 5. Elizabeth White daughter of Robert baptised.
1594 Augt. 18. Bridget White daughter of Robert baptised.
1600 July 13. Anne White daughter of Robert baptised.
1605 April 14. Richard Frewen and Grace Ward married. -
1608 June 12. Richard Ward and Grace White married.
161 4 June 30. Joseph Loomis and Mary White married.
1614 Nov. 15. Mathew Bowtell son of James baptised.
161 5 May 29. Mathew Bowtell son of James buried.
1 61 6 Feb. 25. James Bowtell son of James and Sara baptised.
1 61 7 Sept. 30. John Bowtell son of James and Sara buried.
1617 Oct. 28. John Reade of Braintree, single man, and Johan
Bette dau. of Ralfe of this parish married.
1 61 8 Jan. 1. Nathaniel Bowtell son of James and Sara bap-
tised.
1620 June 24. John Clay of this parish, single, and Agnes
Bette of this parish, single, married.
1620 Jan. 2. Stephen Bowtell son of James and Sara baptised.
1 62 1 May 31. George Clay son of John and Agnes baptised.
1622 Apr. 24. Richard Clay son of Richard and Elizabeth bap-
tised.
1624 Apr. 29. John Cooe of Bocking, single man, and Eliza-
beth West of this parish, single, married.
1624 Jan. 26. John Cooe husband to Elizabeth now his widow
buried.
1626 Aug. 1. Sara Bowtell daughter of James buried.
1633 Oct. 10. Elizabeth Crow, daughter of William and Eliza-
beth baptised.
REGISTER OF SHEERING, ESSEX.
1575-6 January 2. Robertas Goodynge baptized.
1575-6 February 4. Robertas Goodynge buried.
1577 May 1. Katherine Goodwin the daughter of Richard
Goodwin was christened.
1579 October 4. John Goodwin the son of Richard Goodwin
was baptized.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. • 45
1582 July 21. Elizabeth the daughter of Richard Goodwin
buried.
1582-3 March 6. Richard the son of Richard Goodwin buried.
1584 November 19. George the son of Richard Goodwin bap-
tized.
1584 November 19. Annis daughter of Richard Goodwin bap-
tized.
1596 March 29. Jone ye wife of Richard Goodwin buryed.
1596 May 23. Richard Goodwin and Ann Baker, widow, were
married.
1596 July 1. George ye sone of Richard Goodwin buried.
SHENFIELD, ESSEX, REGISTER.
BAPTISM.
26 March 1626. William the sonne of William Goodwine and
Anne his wife.
Note taken at Mr. Brown's at Staplef ord Abbotts.
1687. Thomas Goodwin of Braughin, Hertford, yeoman, to
Mary Meagre of Stondon (married?).
STISTED, ESSEX.
1586 Jan. 9. John Crowe of S. Playhinge and Oliff Bird of
Stisted married.
Samuel Stone, Curate of this parish in 1630.
TERLING, ESSEX, PARISH REGISTER.
1578 January 29. Ralfe Goodwyne and Margaret Smith mar-
ried.
1580 May 29. John Goodwyne son of Ralfe baptised.
1580 June 15. John Goodwyne son of Ralfe buried.
1 581 December 3. William Goodwyne son of Ralfe baptised.
1582 February 9. Edward son of John Goodwyne buried.
1583 December 29. Margery Goodwyne buried.
1583 March 15. Thomas Goodwyne son of John baptised.
46 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1603 October 24. William Goodwyne and Mary Meade, daugh-
ter of Robert, married.
1605 May 26. John Gooden, son of William baptised.
1606 December 21. Jone Gooden daughter of William baptised.
161 o September 16. William Gooden son of William baptised.
1 61 2 August 16. William Gooden son of William buried.
1617 February 1. William Gooden son of William and Mary
baptised.
1620 October 15. Edward Godden son of Edward and Jane
baptised.
1620 January 14. Paul Gooden son of William and Mary bap-
tised.
1622 January 30. Anne Gooden daughter of William and Mary
baptised.
1623 April 12. Anne Gooden daughter of William and Mary
buried.
1624 November 27. Grace Goodwin daughter of William and
Mary baptised.
1625 April 20. John Gooden son of William and Mary buried.
1632 December 26. Mr. John Goodwin and Mrs. Mary Cecill
married.
1639 May 19. Old William Goodings buried.
1639 Jan- :3- William Quarles son of Mr. Francis and Urshla
baptised.
1640 June 2. John Dawson and Mary Gooding married.
THAXTED, ESSEX.
MARRIAGE.
2 or 20 January 1593. Thomas Goodwin and Mary Swallow.
BURIAL.
6 February 1582. John Goodinge, London.
THUNDERSLEY, ESSEX.
3 February 1623. Edward Goodwin and Margaret Battell, clan-
destine marriage at Canewdon by Mr. Newman.
Commissary of Essex and Herts, Act Book, 1621-23,
folio 150.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 47
TILLINGHAM, ESSEX.
Francis Goodwine sepultus erat decimo sexto Aprilis 1606.
Rebecca filia Guilelmi Goodwin sepulta erat duodecimo die Julij
1606.
Johanna vxor Gtiilielmi Goodwin sepulta erat decimo quinto die
Julij 16—?
Guilielmus Goodwin sepultus erat vicessimo septimo die Octobris
, 1606.
Elenora Goodwin sepulta erat vicessimo nono die Octrobris 1606.
Johannis Goodden sepultus erat vicessimo quinto die mensis Jan-
uary 1607.
Elenora Gooddin sepulta erat decimo die mensis Aprilis anno
1608.
Johannis Goodden sepultus erat vicessimo nono die Januarij
1609.
Radolphus Goodden sepultus erat vicessimo tertio die Martij
1613.
Margareta Goodden sepulta erat decimo quinto die Julij 1614.
Johannis films Guilielmi Godden baptizatus fuit vicessimo tertio
die Februarij 161 6.
Rogerius Goodden et Tabitha Lytle nupti fuere decimo sexto
die junij 1618.
Anna filia Guilielmi Goodden baptizati fuit ultimo die Decembris
1620.
Jana Goodwin baptizata March 190 1625.
Guilielmus Goodwin sepultus fuit vicesimo sextis die Jan. 1629.
Maria Munson sepulta fuit vicessimo die Aprilis Ano 1604.
Guilielmus Norris sepultus erat decimo quinto die Octobris 1610.
TOPPESFIELD, ESSEX.
1 560-1 680.
MARRIAGES.
1606 8 January. John Godwin and Penelope Everid.
161 1 1 July. Thomas Gooddin and Margaret George.
LITTLE TOTHAM, ESSEX.
1558-1660.
BAPTISMS.
1604 20 May. Ellen daughter of William Goodwin.
1605 15 September. Goodwine son of William Goodwin.
48 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
MARRIAGE.
1632 12 June. Thomas Cooke and Joane Goodwi
WITHAM, ESSEX.
The early registers of Witham are not in existence.
GREAT YELDHAM, ESSEX.
1 560-1688.
BURIAL.
1661 8 September. Thomas Goodwin.
MARRIAGES.
1634 10 November. Thomas Goodin and Rebecca Sherman.
1658 21 March. Thomas Gooddin of this parish and Rebekah
Low of Hiningham Castle.
BRISTOL, GLOUCESTERSHIRE.
BURIALS ?
£0. I45.
John Godwyn, Draper, 5 February 1624/5.
fo. 302.
William Goodwin 12 July 1641.
GREAT ORPHAN BOOK.
LINCOLN TRANSCRIPTS, BALDOCK,
HERTFORDSHIRE.
Constance daughter of Thomas Goodyn baptised Baldock iJ
August 1605.
BARKWAY, HERTFORDSHIRE.
BAPTISMS.
19 April 1 55 1. John Goodwyn.
31 May 1565. Margaret daughter William Goodwyn.
30 August 1579. Elizabeth daughter Edmund Goodwyn.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 49
MARRIAGES.
14 December 1550. William Goodwyn and Agnes Hyde.
1 November 1574. James Steed and Ellen Goodwyn.
15 July 1576. Edwarde Goodwyn and Elizabeth Steede.
25 October 1596. Edward Goodwyn and Elizabeth Fowler.
BURIALS.
12 September 1556. Agnes wife of William Goodwin.
10 January 1559. John Goodwyn.
30 April 1575. William Goodwyn.
26 April 161 1. Edward Goodwin.
LINCOLN TRANSCRIPTS, LYLLY (LILLEY?)
HERTFORDSHIRE.
Richard son of Thomas Goodwin baptized 24 August 1606.
REGISTER OF MUCH HADHAM, HERTS.
Begins 1559.
MARRIAGE.
1606 July 13. John Gooddein and Agnes Pigrom.
BAPTISMS.
1618 July 12. John Godden sonne of Willm Godden.
1620-1 January 21. Zacharye Godwyn son of William Godwyn.
1623 October 5. William son of William and Lyddia Godwyn.
BROWNE.
MARRIAGES.
1569 May 9. Robert Browne, widower, and Johan Pope, widow.
1603-4 February 2. Thomas Blisdale and Hanna Browne.
BAPTISMS.
1563 October 17. Luke son of Robert Browne.
1570 June 25. Johann daughter of Robert Browne.
I572_3 January 18. Susan daughter of Robert Browne.
1577 August 4. Johan daughter of Robert Browne.
50 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
HAYNES.
MARRIAGES.
1574 October 18. William Hayns and Mary Sewell.
1575 November 3. John Hayns and Johann Noke.
1 581 July 2. John Veale and Mary Hayns.
1 581 October 16. Edmond Hayns and ( ) ( ).
1582 October 22. Nicholas Ellis (for Allis) and Bridget Hayns.
1584 June 24. John Woolmer and Johan Hayns daughter of
William Hayns.
1586 October 19. Sampson Snowe and Dorcas Hayns daughter
of William Hayns.
1596 October 17. Marmaduke Hayns and Mary Warde, widow,
late wife of William Warde.
1606 June 1. William Haynes and Mary Warde.
1619-20 February 10. Richard Hayns and Susan Hampton.
BAPTISMS.
1563 August 21. Dorcas Hayns.
1566 March 29. Mary Hayns.
1567 November 9. Mary daughter of George Hayns.
1568-9 January 23. Judith daughter of William Hayns.
1572 April 24. William son of William Hayns.
1577 June 16. John son of William Hayns, at Broke.
1579 December 13. Mary daughter of John Hayns.
1579-8(0?) March 23. William son of William Hayns, at Broke.
1582 April 13. William son of Richard Hayns.
1583 November 1. Mary daughter of Edmund Hayns.
1583 December 29. Edmund son of George Hayns.
1585 September 5. Richard son of Richard Hayns, at Broke.
1585 October 11. Johan daughter of Edmond Hayns.
1585-6 March 6. Margaret daughter of John Hayns.
1586-7 March 5. Ann daughter of Richard Hayns at Brooke.
1587 November 12. Martha daughter of John Hayns, gent.
1589 August 24. Edmund son of Edmund Hayns.
1589 August 27. Debora daughter of John Hayns, gent.
1 590- 1 January 24. Saraiach daughter of John Haynes, gent.
1 591 July 2. John daughter of Richard Hayns, at Brooke.
1592 September 4. Philadelph daughter of John Hayns, gent.
1607 July 29. William son of William Hayns.
1608-9 January 12, Dorcas daughter of William Hayns.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 51
1612-13 February 7. Judith daughter of William Haines.
1616 May 25. Anne daughter of William Haynes.
1 61 8 November 30. Susan daughter of William Haynes.
1 62 1 30. Sarah daughter of William Haines.
1624 July 10. Nathan ye son of William and Susan Haynes.
1628 June 13. William son of William and Mary Haynes.
BURIALS.
1563 June 22. George son of John Hayns, at Broke.
1570 April 3. John son of John Hayns at Broke.
1580 April 8. William son of William Hayns at Brooke.
1583 June 30. John Hayns at Brooke.
1584 November 29. George Hayns of Hadham Mill.
1 590- 1 February 21. John Hayns.
1 590- 1 February 24. Elizabeth Hayns.
1603 September 23. Marmaduke son of Edward Hayns.
1605-6 February 25. Johan wife of Richard Hayns.
1610 June 23. Mary wife of William Haines.
1610 September 17. Edward son of William Haines.
1613 April 11. Martha daughter of Richard Haines.
1621-2 February 7. Edmund son of Edmund Haynes.
JACOB.
BAPTISM.
1588-9 March 23. Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Jacob.
BURIALS.
1587 May 22. Elizabeth Jacob, widow.
1597 July 12. Thomas Jacob, yeoman.
MORRIS.
MARRIAGE.
1583 December 4. Henry Morris and Martha Jacob.
BAPTISMS.
1584 October 11. Thomas son of Henry Morris.
1587 May 14. Priscilla daughter of Henry Morris.
1589 September 7. Henry son of Henry Morris.
1592 October 1. William son of Henry Morris.
BURIAL.
1598 April 26. Henry Morris.
52 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
NICHOLS.
MARRIAGE.
1634 June 17. John Nickolls, Little Hadham, and Ann Piggett
of this parish.
BAPTISMS.
161 3-14 March 6. John son of Richard Nicholl.
1 61 7-18 January 18. Elizabeth daughter of Richard Nicholes.
1625 December 17. John son of Anthony and Rose Nickolls.
SEWALL.
BAPTISM.
1618 May 17. William son of Michaell Sewell at Little Had-
ham.
WALL.
MARRIAGES.
1584 June 9. Henry Ingoe and Johann Wall.
1590 June 29. Edward Samon and Grace Wall, daughter of
Richard Wall.
BAPTISMS.
1574 June 13. Thomas son of Richard Wall.
1574 June 13. Agnes daughter of Richard Wall.
1577 March 19. Elizabeth daughter of Richard Wall.
1582 October 14. William son of Richard Wall.
1605 December 29. Mathew Walls son of William Walls of
Little Hadham.
WARDE.
MARRIAGES.
1574 November 1. William Warde and Mary Cleirs.
1577 June 23. Richard Warde and Johann Hampton.
1602 June 20. John Lamberte and Susan Warde.
1606 June 1. William Haynes and Mary Warde.
1606 October 27. John Warde and Alice Mills, widow.
BAPTISMS.
1 577-8 January 1. Susan daughter of William Warde.
1580 April 17. Mary daughter of William Warde.
1 581 December 24. Susan daughter of William Warde.
1583-4 January 26. Ann daughter of William Warde.
1585 November 21. John son of William Warde.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 53
1587 December 27. Sara daughter of William Warde.
1590-1 January 31. William son of William Warde.
1 590-1 January 31. Martha daughter of William Warde.
1606 August 10. Marth daughter of John Ward.
1607 September 16. Mary daughter of John Ward.
1609-10 January 28. Sarie daughter of John Ward.
1613 November 10. John son of Richard Ward.
1614 September 18. Anne daughter of John Ward.
161 5-16 February 17. Richard son of Thomas Ward.
1616 April 1. John son of John Ward.
1 61 7 May 11. Richard son of Richard Warde.
161 7-18 February 6. Joan daughter of John Warde.
1618 October 11. Richard son of Richard Ward.
1618-19 March 7. Allin son of Thomas Avis Warde.
1619-20 March 3. Alize daughter of John Ward.
1622 December 11. Elizabeth daughter of John and Jane
Ward.
1629 December 2. Debora daughter of William and Debora
Ward.
BURIALS.
1579 September 12. Johann Warde, widow.
1583 December 11. Sarah daughter of William Warde.
1607 May 1. John Ward.
1611-12 February 18. George son of George Warde, gent., of
London.
1612 April 21. Alice wife of John Warde.
161 5 August 18. Richard son of Richard Ward.
CHESTERTON, HUNTS.
Richard Taylor and Francis Goodinge married 15 October 1629.
ELTON, HUNTS.
Registers begin 1561, searched till 1614.
MARRIAGES.
29 October 1562. William Fawcon and Elizabeth Goodwynne.
29 November 1573. Robert Goodwynne and Elizabeth Sar-
gante.
16 October 1592. Richard Miller and Agnes Goodwyne.
54 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
7 October 1594. Jhon Goodyne and Joane Daulbie, widow.
27 November 1598. John Goodyn and Elizabeth Golding,
widow.
14 October 1599. Christopher Goody(ng) and Elizabeth South-
gate.
13 October 1606. Thomas Goodyn and Elizabeth Kyngston.
6 January 1608. Edward Goodyn and Mildred Smyth.
26 October 161 3. Beniamin Sherman and Anne Gooddin.
BAPTISMS.
27 March 1562. Agnes daughter Mat. Goodwyn.
26 January 1562. Alse daughter Jhon Goodinge.
20 February 1562. Robert? son of Edward Goodwyne.
24 December 1563. Anne daughter John Goodyne.
29 November 1565. Ales Goodwyn daughter William Good-
wynne.
10 November 1570. Robert Goodwynne.
? 1576 or 1577. Alice daughter William Goodwynne.
28 April 1577. Annis daughter Robert Goodwynne.
5 May 1580. was baptised the child of William Goodwynne
named Thomas.
20 July 1 581. baptised the child of William Goodwynne named
Margaret.
15 December 1582. Anne Goodwyne baptised.
4 July 1587? Henrie son of William Goodwynne.
1 May 1586&1587. (years together) baptised the sonne of
Robert Goodwyn named Edward.
8 March 1589. Anne daughter William Goodwynne.
19 February 1589. the son of William Goodwyn named Jhon.
28 November 1590. Richard sonne of Robert Goodwyne.
25 August 1594. the son of William Goodwynne named Wil-
liam.
24 August 1597. the daughter of Roberte Goodwyne named
Ellen and died the sixte of Depd (Sepr?).
4 October 1600. the daughter of Christopher Goodyn named
Elizabeth.
15 August 1602. daughter of Christopher Goodyn named Alice.
8 June 1605. the sonne of Christopher Goodyn named
Richard.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 55
2 January 1606. 2 daughters of Thomas Goodin, Elizabeth
and Alice.
25 June 1608. the son of Christopher Goodyn named William.
14 January 1609. ?bapt? Edward son of Thomas Goodyn.
28 January 1609. ?bapt? Elizabeth daughter of Edward
Goodyn.
23 February 161 1. John son of Edward Goodyn.
26 April 1612. Edward son of John Goodyn.
17 April 1613. the sone of Christopher Goodin named John.
24 September 161 4. John son of John Gooddinge.
BURIALS.
1562. Edward Goodwyn.
1568. Johanne Goodwynne, 10 November.
1570. William Goodwynne (last entry in year).
1572. Margaret Goodwynne, 5 March.
1574. Agnes Goodwynne.
1 58 1. the child of William Goodwynne named Margaret buried
12 September.
1594. John Goodyn the Elder, 24 December.
1597. Alice Goodyne, widdowe, 1 June.
1598. Johane Goodyne the wiefe of Jhon Goodyne, 16 June.
1603. the daughter of Robert Goodyn called Agnes, 30 April.
1603. a young wench called Elizabeth Goodyn, 4 November.
1610. Edward Goodyn's son Robert, 12 February.
FOLKESWORTH, HUNTS.
Thomas son of Thomas Gooden baptised 22 January 1625/6.
Elizabeth Godwin buried 28 October 1625.
GREAT STOUGHTON, HUNTS.
Richard son of Thomas Goodwine baptised 25 January 161 7/8.
FROM LINCOLN TRANSCRIPTS.
Sep. Goodwyna Wattes ux Thomae 26 Mar. 1608.
GLATTON, HUNTS.
Dorothea daughter Miles Goodwyne baptised 20 October 1605.
Margaret daughter Miles Gooding baptised 20 January 161 7/18.
56 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Miles Goodwyn and Katharine Farm married 5 November 1604.
John Gooding buried 25 January 1619.
Elizabeth wife of Miles Gooding buried 25 March (at end of)
1626.
HEULWESTON, (HAILWESTON?) HUNTS.
James Barcock and Elizabeth Goodwin married 24 January
1625/26.
HOLME, HUNTS.
Clement Goodwyn and Mary (blank) married 25 July 1619.
MORBORN, HUNTS.
Anne daughter to Thomas Goodwine baptised 22 September 1619.
ST. IVES, HUNTS.
Anne daughter Laurence Goodwyne baptised 16 January 1605/6.
Laurence Goodinge and Jayne Barton married 3 February
1619/20.
Walter Goodwyne buried 14 April 1605.
Alice daughter Burnes Gooden buried 12 October 161 7.
Robert Woddward and Joan Addams married 8 October 1592.
ST. LAWRENCE, CANTERBURY, KENT.
MARRIAGES.
John Curling and Elizabeth Morrys 29 Nov. 1628.
George Goodwyn and Mary Curlinge 29 Feb. 1635/6.
ST. MARGARET'S, CANTERBURY, KENT.
MARRIAGE.
1584. Jeames Burrey, Isclynge, and Elsabeth Godden 4 June.
ST. MARTYN'S, CANTERBURY, KENT.
BURIALS.
1612/13. Tho. Goodin 29 December.
1614. Widow Gooddin 6 September 1614.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 57
ST. JAMES, DOVER, KENT.
BURIALS.
157879 7 Dec. Wm. Goodwyn, householder.
1620-21 10 Aug. Alice w. John Goodwyn.
MARRIAGES.
1617-18 20 October. Henry George and Ann Goodwyn.
25(F) March 1631-32. March 2i(?) Edward Goodwine and
Jone Hart, lie.
ST. MARY, DOVER, KENT.
BAPTISMS.
(Only a few years searched.)
1577-78 28 Jan. Margerye Goddyn.
26 Jan. Nycolas Goddyn.
FOLKESTONE, KENT.
Suzanna Goden filia Richardi Goden bapt. fuit vij die May 1564.
Richardine Goden filia Willm Goden baptz fuit xxvj Janij 1564.
Christoferus Goden Alius Bartholomei Goden bapt. fuit xxj die
Sept. 1564.
Juliana Goden filia Adriani Goden bapt fuit xxjo die Januarij
1564.
Suzanna Goden filia Richardi Goden obijt mortem xxvO die
Maij anno 1564.
Thomas Godden filius Bartholomee Godden obijt mortem xxviijo
die Sept. 1566.
1567. Margerite doght of Adryan Goden baptised the 11 of
January. ;
Johne doughtr of Rychard Goden baptized the 26 of Feb-
ruarye.
1574 Apryll The viijth daye. John the son of Adryan Goddyn
was baptized.
September the seconde' daye Eliazar the son of Wyllmi Godden
was buryed.
58 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1575 The viij daye of Aprell. John the sonne of Adrian Godd
was baptized.
Februarye the xix dye. Rychard the sonne of Rychard
Godd baptized.
1577 the xxviij daye of Awgust. John Heanet and Gillian Hod-
den were married.
1579 Julye the third daye. Willm Tomson and Jone Godden
were married. (From license Jone was a widow.)
1582. William Goddyne and Susanna Morrys were maried 15
Oct.
1583. William Goddyn the sonne of William Goddyne bap. 8
Sept.
1584. Margaret Goddin buried 14 June.
1585. Bartholomeus Goddin Alius Bartholomei baptised die 17
Septemb.
Alicia Goddin filia Gulielmi baptized eodem die (Dec. 12).
Valentinus Godin et Martha Sampson married Novemb. 8.
1586. Martha Godden the wif of Valentine buried Septemb. 9.
Martha Goddin daughter of Vantine baptised Septemb. 10.
1589. Daniell Godin baptised October the fouerthe day.
1590. The xxv November was John Angell and Judeth Godden
maried.
Prob. 1592/3. The 7 of Januarie was cristened John son of
John Godden.
22 Ap. was cristened Emlen daughter of Valen-
tine Godden.
21 May. Num wife of John Godden. (Buried?).
21 Octobris was maried Willia Goodden and
Anna Perse.
1583/4? It. the 13 Januarie was cristened George son of Wil-
liam Goodden.
It. 11 April was buried Jane Godwin a maiden.
It. 17 May was buried William Gooden houskeeper.
1595-6. Item ye same day (18 Jany) was cristened Tomsin
daughter of John Godden.
It. 23 June was buried Thomsin Godwin a child.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 59
John Godden, churchwarden 1598/9.
1599. baptized the 12 of Maye John the sone of John Godwyn.
The thirde of October were maried John Godden and
Dorothe Series.
1600. John the sonne of John Godden jun. baptised the vth of
October.
1601-2. Bartholomew the sonne of Tho. Goddin baptised 15
Aug.
Tho. Godden and Marie Wilson married 5 Oct. 1602.
1602-3. John son of Tho. Godwin baptised 1 Oct.
1604. Tho. Godwen buried 27 August.
1604-5. Francis son of Jhon Godwin christened ye 29 of June
1605.
Richard Godwin an old man buried ye 21 December
1604.
1609 15 Oct. nol. s. Tho. Godden christened.
1610 26 Jun. Dorothy wife of John Godden jun. buried.
5 February. Margaret daughter Mary Godden buried.
19 Aug. Margt daughter John Godden christened.
161 1 2 Feb. Alice daughter John Godden jun., cooper, chris-
tened.
20 Oct. Adrian Godden buried.
21 Nov. Elizabeth Godden, widow, buried.
1 61 2 17 May. Wm. son Tho. Godden christened.
28 June. Margaret daughter of John Godden buried.
1614 20 Nov. Judeth daughter of John Godden christened.
161 5 9 February. Anne wife of John Godden, carpenter, junr.
was buried.
161 7. Richard sonne of Tho. Godden jun. was christened ye
13 of Aprill.
1618. Willm sonne of John Godden was christened ye 29 of
March.
Richard sonne of Godden Kennet was christened ye 31
of January.
1619. Alice daughter of John Godden jun. was christened ye 24
of May.
nol sonne of Thomas Godden, tailor, was buried ye 12 of
May.
John Godden sen. was buried ye 23 of August.
60 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1620. Daniel Godden and Margaret Tilliman were married the
24 of Aprill.
John sone of Godwin Kennet was christened the 25 Feb-
ruary.
Anne daughter of John Godden was christened the same
day.
John sonne of Daniell Godden was christened ye 18 of
March.
1621. John son of Goodwin Kennet was buried ye 22 of Aprill.
1623. John Maget and Sara Goddin were married ye 25 of
August.
1624. Robbert sonne of John Godden was christened ye 25 of
Julye.
Em. daughtr of Daniell Godden christened 20 February.
1625. William Goddin a childe buried same day (19 July).
Rebecca wife of Thomas Godden buried same day (12
July).
1626. Thomas son of Thomas Godden was christened ye 13 of
July.
1627. John Godden and Alice Hamon were married ye 1 of
November.
Rebecca Godden was buried ye 7 of February.
Margaret wife of Daniell Godden was buried ye 4 of
March.
1628. Daniel sonne of John Godden was christened ye 5 of
October.
Thomas Pizing and Joan Godden were married ye 24 of
November.
John Godden, husbandman, was buried ye 20 of October.
1629. Elizabeth daught of Thomas Godden jun. was christened
ye 20 of January.
1630. Sara daughter of John Godden was baptized the 9 of July.
GREENWICH, COUNTY KENT.
Col. J. L. Chester.
1 620- 1 Jan. 15. Henry Mountague and Ursele Good wine —
banns, married.
1638 Apr. 19. John Woodcoke and Sara Good wine — Lie. mar-
ried.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. OI
1638-9 Jan. 13. Thomas Hide and Alice Goodwine married.
1634-5 Jan. 4. Mary dau. of Charles Goodwine baptised.
HALDEN, KENT. TRANSCRIPTS AT CANTERBURY.
1588. Thomas the sonne of Jobe Goodden was baptized the xvij
of November.
HAWKHURST, KENT.
1563/4. Item in the 23 day February was baptysed Wyllyam
Gooddyn the sonne of Wyllm Goodyn.
1566. and the same daye (9 Feb.) John Gudwyn the sonne of
Wyllm Goodwyn baptised.
(In 1620 Edward Godwin curate of Hawkhurst, Sigus min 1621
and 22).
1633/4 Mar. 7. Buried Mary wife of Edward Godwyn.
1625/6 1 Jan. Mary daughter Edwarde Godwine baptised.
Baptism. Item the xixth day (October) was baptised Margerett
Goodden the daughter of Willyam Goodden.
Ambrose Sargeant appears in this year and also in 1581 in each
case as father of a child.
TRANSCRIPTS OF NEWINGTON NEXT SITTING-
BORNE, AT CANTERBURY.
David Gren and Ane Gooding married 1 September 1571.
Rychard Gooding and Jone Walbanke married 19 November
1571-
PLUCKLEY, KENT. TRANSCRIPTS AT
CANTERBURY.
Richard Goodin a poore bachelor was buryed the 18 day of
December 1609-10.
George Goodin married to Martha Kirkin or Perkin, both of
Pluckley Parish 4 of July 1614.
Thomas Godden married to Joane Mideltone 3 August 1615.
Thomas Godden the sonne of Thomas Godden baptised the 10th
of December 1615.
62 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
James Goodding the sonne of George Goodding was baptised the
nth or 18th of August 1616.
John Godding sonne of George Godding baptised the 22 day of
March 1617.
Martha Goodding daughter of George Goodding baptised the 2
day of January 1619, buried the 23 of Februari.
James Goodinge and Elizabeth (Haule?) were married Septem-
ber 25, 1619. Another copy reads December 25, 1620.
Robert Scott married to Marie Gooding the 15th daie of Feb-
ruary 1 62 1.
Richard the reputed son of Richard Goodinge baptised 15 July
1622.
STAPLEHURST, KENT.
1625 April n. Baptized John the son of Steephen Goodden.
April n. Buried a stilborne child of the said Stephen
Goodden.
1626 May 1. Baptized Robert son of Stephen Godden.
1629 November 1. Baptized Margaret daughter of Stephen
Goodden.
1630 September 13. Buried Elizabeth the daughter of Stephen
Gooding.
WHITSTABLE, KENT. TRANSCRIPTS AT
CANTERBURY.
161 5. Anne ye Daughter of Morgan Goodwin baptised March
26.
1616/17. Daniel ye sonne of Morgan Goodwin baptised March
16.
Morgan Goodwin Churchwarden.
1618/9. Mary ye wife of Morgan Goodwin buried March 12.
1620. Margery ye daughter of Alexander Goodwin baptised
1625. Marye ye daughter of Alexander Goodwin buried 26
November.
1626. A Chrisom of Alexander Goodwin buried May 20.
1627. Mildred ye daughter of Alexander Goodwin baptised
Sept. 16.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 63
1633. Oliuer ye sonne of Alexander Goodwin baptised Decem-
ber 22.
1640. Alexander Goodwin and Mary Ricaut married Novem-
ber 5.
TRANSCRIPTS OF WYE, KENT.
1568. Henry Gooddene was maryed to Elyzabeth Frances ye
XXXth of June.
1588/9. Thomasine Goodin, widow, buried the 21st February.
1616. Thomas Philpot and Jane Goddin married 14 October.
AMES.
BAPTISMS.
1612/13. Manassen sonne of John Annis, 14th of March.
1615. Elisabeth daughter of John Amis, 30 November.
BRETT.
BAPTISM.
161 5/16. Edward Breatt son of Gregory 10 March.
CLEVELAND.
1607/8. Mildred daughter of Thomas Cleveland baptized 3rd
Januarye.
1609. Amy daughter of Thomas Cleveland baptized XXXth
November.
161 1. Thomas Cleveland, an Inhabitant, buried 27 August.
1592. Roberte Cleaveland, a poor householder, was buried the
XVI of Aprill.
KEMP.
BAPTISMS.
1 590. Jone Kempe daughter of Oseas Kempe 2 August.
1590-91. Marye Kemp the daughter of Thomas Kemp, Esq.
14 March.
1598. Amye the daughter of Raignolde Kempe first October.
1 599-00. Dorythie daughter of Reynold Kemp, gentleman, the
xvii February.
MARRIAGE.
1603-4. William Wattes of Newchurch and Marye Kempe of
Boughton Aluph, widow, married 20 February.
64 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
BURIALS.
1597. Oseas Kemp the xxviii December.
1598. Mr. William Kempe the xxth March.
1607. Sir Thomas Kempe, Knight, 2 December.
1 61 1. Mr. Reynold Kempe, Esq. 31 August.
NICHOLLS.
BAPTISMS.
1606. Marye daughter of Mr. Nichols, our school master, April
XIIth.
1609. Josiah son of Mr. Josiah Nichols, school master, the XII
November.
BURIAL.
1610. Josiah son of Josiah Nichols, 7 February.
MARRIAGE.
1594. Edward Nicholls, Lydd, and Marye Weavil of Alington,
25 June.
NORRINGTON.
BAPTISMS.
1602. Marye daughter of Myles Norrington (4 April).
1604. Jane daughter of Myles Norrington (25 November).
1609. Myles sonne of Myles Norrington XXIII August.
1613/14. Jane daughter of Thomas Norrington 27 January.
1610. Ann daughter of Myles Norrington 15 December.
161 5. William son of Milles Norrington 16 July.
MARRIAGE.
161 5. Thomas Woltonn and Ann Norrington, 21 August.
BAPTISMS.
1598. Thomas sonne of Michaell Norrington the eight of
October.
1 596/7- Sarah daughter of Michael Norrington IXth January.
OTWAY.
MARRIAGE.
1610. Anthony Oatwaye and Joane Mason 14 October.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 65
ALFORD, COUNTY LINCOLN.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1576 July 1. John Baxter and Alice Goodwin married.
1577 Sept. 22. Thomas Parish and Margaret Goodwin married.
1597 Nov. 9. John Goodwin and Anne Mawer married.
1609 Nov. 30. Henry Lowth and Cisilia Goodwin married.
1638 Apr. 13. Anthony Ratchdale and Margaret Goodwin mar-
ried.
1 571 July 7. Francis and Richard sons of Christopher Goodwin
baptised.
GAINSBOROUGH, COUNTY LINCOLN.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1642 Augt. 27. Mr. John Goodwin, Minister of Burton upon
Stather. buried
GEDNEY, COUNTY LINCOLN.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1 62 1 ? John Goodwine and Elizabeth Wincklye mar-
ried.
ALL HALLOWS, BARKING, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1605 Augt. 12. William Goodwin and Elizabeth Lambert mar-
ried.
1634 Apr. 3. Richard Goodwin and Dorcas Morris both of this
parish, Lie. married.
1625 Aug. 23. Sara Coache dau. in law to John Goodwin
buried.
ALL HALLOWS, BREAD STREET, LONDON.
The thirde Daye of June Ao 1594 was buried in this churche one
margarett Goodwyne the Daughter of mr John Goodwyne
Heretofore of this phis. She died in the hospitall of
Littell St. Bartholomewes and was brought and buried
here.
66 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
The XXIXth. Daye of Aprell Ao 1597 was buried mistris Ann
Goodwyne late wyffe of one mr John Goodwyne Some
tyme of this pishe. She died in Whitecrosse Streete and
was brought from thence and buried here in or church.
ALL HALLOWS, LOMBARD STREET, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
[618 April 19. Thomas Carter and Margaret Goodwyn,
License, married.
ALL HALLOWS IN THE WALL, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1 580-1 Feby. 2. Peter de Fuiter of St. Martin's Vintry and
Margery Goodwyne of this parish, she dwelling as servant
with T. Crede, in Coxe's Alley, his wife being her own
sister, married.
1629 Apr. 7. Phinehas Page and Susan Goodwyn married.
1607 Nov. 1. Robert son of Robt. Goodwyn buried.
161 1 Oct. 10. Katherin ux. Philip Goodwin buried.
1625 Aug. 27. George Goodwyn buried.
1639 June 10. Thos. Goodwyn buried.
1 641 Sept. 22. Tobias Goodwin buried.
ST. ALPHAGE, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1650 Mar. 31. Nicholas Goodwin, in the church, buried.
ST. AUGUSTINE'S, LONDON.
BAPTISMS.
1655. Elizabeth the daughter of William Goodwin and Hannah
his wife was borne on the 18th of September.
1656. Barrington Goodwyn the son of John Goodwyn and of
Hannah his wife was borne on the 15th day of December.
BURIALS.
x594- John Gooddyn was buried the xth daie of December.
William Gooddyn was buried the xiijjth daie of Marche.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 67
1655/6. John the sonn of John Goodwyn and of Hannah his
wife was buried on the 21st day of February.
1656. Elizabeth the daughter of John Goodwin and Hannah his
wife was buried on the First of August.
CHURCHMAN.
BAPTISMS.
1575. Katheren Churchman daughter of John Churchman was
baptized the xxxth daie of July.
1576. Elizabeth Churchman daughter of John Churchman was
baptized the xxxth day of November.
1578. Anne Churchman daughter of John Churchman was bap-
tized the first of Maye.
1580. Sara Churchman daughter of John Churchman was bap-
tized the xvth daie of January.
1595. Robert Churchman son of John Churchman was baptized
the xj daie of June.
1597. Robert Churchman son of John Churchman was baptized
the third of July.
1620. Richarde Churchman the sonne of Ozias Churchman and
Elizabeth his wyf e was baptized the 4th daye of Januarye.
1622. Mary Churchman the daughter of Ozias Churchman and
Mary his wyfe was baptized the xth daye of October.
1623. John Churchman the sonne of Ozias Churchman and
Mary his wyfe was baptized the xxvjth daye of October.
1624. Anne Churchman the daughter of Ozias Churchman and
Marie his wife was baptized the vjth daye of Marche.
1626. Margaret Churchman the daughter of Ozias Churchman
and Marie his wife was baptized the xxvijth daye of
August.
1628. Marie Churchman the daughter of Ozias Churchman and
Marie his wife was baptized the xth daye of Julye.
1633. Elizabeth Churchman the daughter of Mr. Ozias Church-
man and of Marie his wife was baptized the 14th day of
November.
1638. Ozias Churchman ye sonne of Ozias Churchman and
Mary his wife was baptized ye 26th of November.
MARRIAGES.
1582. John Baker and Johan Churchman were married the
xxvijth day of Maie.
68 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1587. Richard Hooker and Johan Churchman were married the
xiiijth of February.
1589. Robert Smyth and Alice Churchman were married the
xxxth of March.
1655. Publication hath been made on the market place of Chep-
side on 3 seueral market days in 3 seuerall weeks between
the hours of 11 and 2 of the Clock of the same days that
is to say on the nth, 18th, and 25th days of February
1655 of a marriage agreed upon between John Beachamp,
Marchant, of the parish of Mary Aldermary, London, and
Elizabeth Churchman, spenser, of this parish, against
which no obiection was made.
BURIALS.
1 60 1. Alice Churchman the wife of John Churchman the elder
was buryed the viijth day of September.
1625. Marye Churchman the daughter of Ozias Churchman and
Marye his wife was buryed the xvijth daie of Maye.
1629. a still borne childe the sonne of Ozias Churchman and
Marie his wife was buryed the vth daye of December.
1631. a still borne childe the daughter of Ozias Churchman and
Marie his wife was buryed the thirde day of September.
Marie Churchman the wife of the aforesaide Ozias
Churchman was buried the eygth daye of September.
Marie Churchman the daughter of Ozias Churchman and
Marie his wife Deceased was buried the xxixth daye of
November.
1654. Mr. Ozias Churchman died on the 18th day of October
and was buried on the 24th day of October.
1662. Ozias Churchman ye sonne of Ozias Churchman deceased
and Mary his wife dyed on the 12 day of December and
was buryed on the 4th day of December (sic).
1664. Anne Churchman, wydow, dyed in the house of Mr.
Richard Abdy on the 23d day of February and was buryed
on the 25th day.
Ozias Churchman signs as Churchwarden pages 97, 98, 99,
100, 101 (Christenings 1634 and 1635), 176, 179 (marriages
1634-1637), 291, 292, 293, and 294 (burials 1634-1636).
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 69
DAVENPORT.
1625. A newe borne Infante the sonn of Job Davenport, Min-
ister, and Francis his wife being borne and allso dying
in the House of John Yeomans of this parish was buried
in the parish of St. Michaell in Cornehill the same xxth
daye of September.
Francis Davenporte the wife of the sayd Job Davenporte
was allso buryed in the said parish of St. Michaell in
Cornehill the xxijth daye of September.
OTWAY.
BURIALS.
1593. Oliver Otwaye was buried the xixth daie of August.
1605. Elizabeth Otteway the mother of Richarde Otteway was
buryed the xxjth daye of December.
1628. Elizabeth Ottewaye, widdow, dwelling and dying in the
house of Nicolas Gerrarde was buried the v daye of
Januarye.
OVERTON.
MARRIAGE.
1592. Francis Whitaker and Elizabeth Overton xxth daie of
July.
YOUNGER.
MARRIAGE.
1632. Simon Younger of Emerton in the Countie of Bucks,
Clerk, and Margaret Curie of Hendon in the Countie of
Midd, Wyddow, were marryed the xijth daye of April,
p' License.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW, EXCHANGE, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1 59 1 Dec. 6. William Goodwyn and Ann Lewes married.
ST. BENET GRACE CHURCH, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
161 1 July 16. Thomas Barker als Chapman, of the Inner
Temple, and Mary Goodwin. See Mar. Lie. Bp. London,
married.
70 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1621 Oct. 9. Robert Goodwin of Minster, Isle of Sheepey,
Kent, yeoman, and Alice Bachilar, of St. Thomas in the
Island of Harten, co. Kent, widow, married.
1564-5 March 10. Thomas son of Robert Goodwin, iron-
monger, baptised.
1567 Nov. 21. John son of Robert Goodwin, ironmonger, bap-
tised.
1568 Nov. 21. Margaret daughter of Robert Goodwin, iron-
monger, baptised.
1569-70 Mar. 5. Elizabeth daughter of Robert Goodwin, iron-
monger, baptised.
ST. BRIDE'S, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1599 Nov. 27. Mr. Edward Goodwyn and Susan Wallopp —
Lie. married.
1622 June 10. Christopher Brookes and Ursley Goodwin mar-
ried.
1637 Aug. 2.1]. Robert Redpath and Ann Goodwin — Lie. mar-
ried.
1634 Aug. 6. Winifred dau. of Mr. Godwin buried.
1638 June 7. Mrs. Goodwin buried.
ST. CHRISTOPHER LE STOCKS, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1622 May 26. Elizabeth dau. of John and Anne Goodwyn bap-
tised.
ST. DIONIS BACK CHURCH, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1598-9 Jan. 8. John Flemynge and Katherine Goodwyne both
of this parish married.
ST. GILES, CRIPPLEGATE, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1631-2 Jan. 18. Paul Ayre and Elizabeth Goodwin married.
1607 Oct. 17. William Goodwyn, cloth worker, householder,
buried.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 71
ST. LAWRENCE, POUNTNEY, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1583-4 Feb. 12. John Godwin and Mary Quarles married.
ST. MARGARET'S, LOTHBURY, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1599 June id. Hugh Westwood and Joan Goodwin married.
ST. MARGARET MOSES, LONDON.
BAPTISM.
1586 November 23. The xxiijth of November was Baptyzed
Izabell Goodwyne daughter of Robert Goodwyne.
ST. MARTIN'S, IRONMONGER LANE, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1 62 1 Dec. 21. Thomas Muncke of Chiswick, Middx. and
Susan Goodwin of same married.
ST. MARY ABCHURCH, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1582 May 3. Mrs. Thomazin ux. Mr. Robert Goodwin buried.
ST. MARY, ALDERMANBURY, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1587-8 Jan. 16. Myles Goodwin and Elizabeth Webb married.
ST. OLAVE, HART STREET, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1568 Augt. 15. Thomas Godwin and Margaret Hutchinson,
widow, married.
1609-10 Feb. 20. Peter Goodwin and Sara Highlord, ancilla,
Lie. married.
1 571 July 25. Samuel son of Thomas Goodwin baptised.
1574 May 13. William son of Thomas Goodwin baptised.
1609 Aug. 28. Mrs. Goodwin, widow, in the church buried.
72 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ST. PETER LE POOR, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1605-6 Jan. 23. Mrs. Joyce Goodwin buried.
ST. PETER'S, PAUL'S WHARF, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1623 April 5. John Goodwin and Vines Hastings married.
ST. THOMAS APOSTLE, LONDON.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1631 Sept. 27. Richard Istedd and Ann Goodwin married.
See Marriage License Bish. Lond.
INSTITUTIONS IN DIOCESE OF LONDON.
William Goodwin, S.T.P. 24 September 1616. Archdeacon of
Middlesex.
ST. JAMES, CLERKENWELL, MIDDLESEX.
Harleian Society publication 1891.
1602 May 19. Bartholomew Goodwyn buried in the church.
ENFIELD, MIDDLESEX.
BAPTISMS.
1592 September 24. John Goodwin filius John baptised.
1595/6. Februarie 29. Jane Goodwin filia James baptised.
1599 August — ? Robert Goodwin fili James baptised.
1606/7 March. Nicolas Goodwine fii Jacobi 9 die.
MARRIAGES.
1 581 October 2.2. Thomas Goodwinne et Margaret Godfraie
nupti erunt.
1599 July — ? Thomas Goodden and Jane Cookes.
1623. John Goodwinn et Margaret Parker vidua nupti erat
29 July.
BURIALS.
1550 Octobre. Emery Goodyne 290 die.
1557. Richard Goodwyn seperliabater 170 November.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 73
1580. Novembr 29. Johens Goodwine Sepult erat.
July 1594. John Goodwin filius Thomas sep. 12.
CHURCHMAN.
1602/3 March. Margaret Churchman fils Mr. Robert baptized
1 7 daye.
MARSH.
MARRIAGE.
1629/30 January 4. Josias Marsh and Anne Woodheed, wid-
dow, were marryed with a license the 4th of January.
HACKNEY REGISTER, MIDDLESEX.
From Col. J. L. Chester and Lothrop Withington.
MARRIAGES.
1600 May 25. Thomas Holford to Frances Goodwyn.
1627-8 Jan. 31. Henry Goodwin of St. Martin in the Fields,
Gent., and Mary dau. of Joseph Harrison of Stepney.
1638 May 22. Christopher Goodwin and Mary Yoakeley mar-
ried.
BURIALS.
1625 August 21. Mary daughter of John Goodwin.
1625 August 21. Ann Goodwin daughter of John.
1625 August 25. George Goodwin a chyld.
HAMMERSMITH, MIDDLESEX.
1727/8 Aprill 4th. Dyed at Hammersmith Major Goodin, aged
near 100 years.
The Genealogist, Vol. VII, p. 157.
HAMPTON, MIDDLESEX.
BURIAL.
1555. Jane Gooddyn sepulta xix Septembris Ao pred'.
FELTON.
BAPTISM.
1626 ? Elizabeth daughter of John Felton.
74 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ST. ANDREW'S, HOLBORN, MIDDLESEX.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1564-5 Jan. 27. William Smyth, Gent, and Als Goodwin. Lie.
married.
HILLINGDON, MIDDLESEX.
WILSON.
On the south side of the Vestry Door is a brass with the fol-
lowing inscription : —
Ephitaphium Anne Willson
Quoe.
An erthly lyffe with erth on erth, nott ledd in erthly wyse,
Now erth in erth doth lye a heape tyll erth frome erth aryse,
Nott soule but corps dyd yeld to death : now deadly fury past,
Eternall lyffe the soule enjoyes and fame in death doth iaste,
What parent or what place of byrth : Myles Wilson, brystow
Towne,
In plesaunt place from worships race descend the daughter
downe.
Lett place gyve place, lett parent passe : go fame whilest brithe is
riffe.
Sownd once agayne thy troumpe of prayse: comend her godly
lyffe,
Oh prayses yeld, for death and lyffe of her that lyves by fame,
Now skyes the soule, the grave ye corps, this stone conteyns her
name.
Obiit 12 Noveber.
1569.
It will be seen that the above is an acrostic, the first letters of
the lines making up the name Anne Wilson. The entry of the
burial is found in the Register for 1569 "November, Ann Wilson
the 20th day."
Ancient Brasses in Hillingdon Church.
LALEHAM, MIDDLESEX.
BAPTISMS.
1542 October. Thomas Goodwin the sonn of Myles Goodwin
was baptised the 20 of this month.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 75
1552/3 January. Thomas Goodwin sonn to William Goodwin
was baptised the 27 of this month.
1565 May. Florence Goodwin was baptised the 31 of this
month.
1570 December. Jone Goodwin daughter of Thomas Goodwin.
1573 October. Wyllyam Goodwin sonn of Thomas was baptised
the 21 of this month.
1573 November. Margery Goodwin daughter of Chamers
Goodwin was baptised the 26 of this month.
1616. William the sonne of William Goodwyn alias Chabers
December 15th baptised.
1620/21. Ralph the soone of William Goodwin alias Chambers
baptised the thirteenth day of March.
1623. Ellen the daughter of William Chambers baptised the
7th of September.
MARRIAGES.
1549 October. Wyllyam Goodwyn and Annys Tyller married
the 28 of this month.
1601/2. Rob: Smithe and Joan Goodwin were marryed the
28th day of Jan.
BURIALS.
1540. Anis Goodwin the child was buryed the 4 of October.
1 541. Thomas Goodwine a child was buryed the 18 of May.
1592/3. Thomas Goodwin was buryed ye 25 of January.
1593. Elizabeth Goodwin was buryed ye 6 of November.
1631. William; Chambers (alias) Goodwyn yeoman of this
parish buried ye 3th day of Aprill.
MILTON.
BAPTISM.
[571. Johan Milton son of Richard Milton.
WOODWARD.
MARRIAGE.
1542 September. Thomas Woodward and Elizabeth Kember
were marryed ye 17 of this month.
76 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
SHEPPERTON, MIDDLESEX.
BAPTISMS.
1695 June 10. Willm. Son of Wm. Goodwin, yeoman, and Mary
his wife.
x696 ? Abraham son of Wm. Goodwin, yeoman and
Mary his wife borne same day.
1698 Dec. 4. John Son of Wm. Goodwin, yeoman, and Mary
his wife born Dec. 3.
1 701/2 March 9. Tho. son of Wm. Goodwin, yeoman, and
Mary his wife.
1704 April 12. Mary ye daughter of William Goodwin, yeo-
man, and Mary his wife.
1705 May 15. Robt. Son of Wm. Goodwin and Mary his wife.
1706 June 3. Isaac son of Wm. Goodwin and Mary his wife.
SUNBURY, MIDDLESEX.
BURIALS.
1601 October. John Goodwyn was buryed the xxviij daie of the
same Moneth.
CHURCHMAN.
BAPTISMS.
John the sonne of Thomas Churchman was Baptized the 31th
Day of January 161 8.
Thomas the sonne of Thomas Churchman was Baptised the 2d
day of July 1620.
William the sonne of Thomas Churchman and Marian his wyf
was Baptized the 15th day of September 1622.
Jone the Daughter of Thomas Churchman was Baptiz'd the vth
Day of December 1624.
Mary Churchman daughter of Tho : Churchman and of Marrian
his wife was baptized the eighteenth day of March 1631.
BURIALS.
Joan Churchman wife of Thomas Churchman was buried the nine
and twentie daye of daye of Aprill 1640.
FELTON.
BAPTISMS.
1 60 1. John Felton the sonne of Robert Felton was baptized the
xxviijth daie of Februarye 1601.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 77
1610. Richard Felton sonne of Robert and Elizabeth Felton was
baptized ye xxvth Day of March 1610.
BURIAL.
1627. Robert Felton was buried the seauenth day of January
1627.
HOOKER.
BAPTISM.
1630. Daniell Hooker sonne of Edward Hooker and of Jane
his wife upon the second day of February.
ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS. MIDDLESEX.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1583 Sept. 25. Goodwyn, Christopher and Elizabeth Hanson,
spinster, of St. Martin in the Fields, daughter of Richard
Hanson of St. Saviour Southwark, deceased. At St.
Martin in the Fields. 25 September 1583.
1622 June 10. Augustine Goodwyn and Katherine Babthorp —
Lie. See Mar. Lie. Bp. London, married.
1626 Apr. 27. Richard Goodwyn of St. Margaret's Westmin-
ster and Jane Archey. Lie. married.
1627-8 Jan. 3; John Sweager and Joane Goodwyn. Lie. mar-
ried.
1633-4 Feb. 4. William Goodwin and Margaret Symmonds —
Lie. married.
TOTTENHAM, MIDDLESEX.
BAPTISMS.
1595. Elizabeth Goodwyn the Daughter of Henry Goodwyn,
blacksmith, was christened the Fourth day of May 1593 in
the xxxvijth yeare of Quene Elizabeth.
1 60 1. Jone Goodwyn the daughter of Henry Goodwyn, black-
smith, was christened vpon sonday the xxiijth of August
1601 in the xliijth yeare of Queene Elizabethe.
1603. Marie Goodwyn the daughter of Henrie Goodwyn, black-
smith, was christened the second of Februarie 1603 in the
First yeare of Kinge James.
1606. Elizabeth Goodwyn the daughter of Henrie Goodwyn,
blacksmith and labourer, was christened the second day of
Februarie 1606 in the fourth yere of Kinge James.
78 " ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
MARRIAGES.
1594. Henry Goodwyn, blacksmith, and Ayles Lilly, single per-
sons were married the xxiijth day of Februarie 1594 in the
xxxvijth yeare of Quene Elizabeth.
1599. Henry Goodwyn, widower, and Mary Warde, maden,
were married vpon thursday the xvj day of August 1599
in the one and Fortieth yeare of Queene Elizabeth.
BURIALS.
1597. Ayles Goodwyn the wife of Henry Goodwyn, blacksmith,
was buried the fourth day of July abouesaid 1597 in the
xxxixth yeare of Queene Elizabeth.
ST. MARGARET'S, WESTMINSTER.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
MARRIAGES.
1550 June 30. Richard Wamesley and Jone Godwyn married.
1552-3 Jan. 31. William Goodwyn and Alice Warryn married.
1553 Oct. 22. William Goodwyn and Margaret Carter married.
1555 Sept. 2. John Dodge and Agnes Goodwin married.
1560 Nov. 11. Oliver Syngylton and Margery Goodwyn mar-
ried.
1 561 June 3. William Maxfyld and Toalles Goodwyn — Lie.
married.
1563-4 Jan. 16. Henry Goodwin and Johan Boyser married.
1565-6 Feb. 8. Robert Goodwyn and Jone Goodladde married.
1 571 Apr. 26. Robert Cryspyn and Elizabeth Goodwen mar-
ried.
1 600-1 Feb. 4. William Wells and Ann Goodwin married.
1 618 Apr. 6. John Burshall and Audry Goodwin married.
1625-6 Jan. 23. Charles Crane and Lettice Goodwin married.
1635-6 Jan. 28. John Goodwin and Mary Gransden married.
WHITECHAPEL, MIDDLESEX.
BAPTISMS.
1592 September 17. Tho. son of Tho. Goodwin.
Anne daughter of Will. Pope.
x599 July I2- Tho. son Roger Goodwin.
1601 January 31.- Jane daughter Tho. Goodwin.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 79
1602-3 March — ? Robert son Tho. Goodwin.
1603 June — ? Elsabeth daughter to Thomas Godwin.
1607-8 March 6. Agnes daughter of Ezechel Goodwin.
1609 October 8. Alice daughter of Ezechaell Goodin.
1610 April 2. Infant of Rich. Gooden.
161 1 June ix. Ellen daughter of Ezechiell Gooddin.
1612 September — ? John son of Richard Gooddinge.
1612-13 February 14. Eliz. daughter of Ezechiel Goodden.
161 5 September 24. Ann daughter of Edward Gooddyn.
1644 October 13. Samuell Goodwin son of Willi Goodwin and
of Anna his wife was borne the 7th of October and bap-
tised the 13 day 1644.
1646 October 13. Rebekah Goodwin daughter Willi Goodwin
and of Anne his wife was borne the 4th December and
baptised the 13 Anno 1646.
1650 July 31. Anne Goodwin daughter of Willi Goodwin and
Anne his wife was borne 31st of July and was baptised the
same day.
1652 February 8. Elizabeth Goodwin daughter of William and
Anne was borne the 31 day of January and baptised Feb-
ruary 8 day.
1655 May 20. Mary Gooding daughter of William and
Gooding in High Strete, cooper, aged 11 days.
1664 December 4. Armerlla daughter of Samuell and Sarah
Goodine.
December 27. Steeuen son of William and Ann Good-
wine.
1664-5 February 19. John son of Willi and Downham
Goodine.
1666 July 8. Sarah daughter of Samuell and Sarah Goodine,
John Baptist Head Alley.
1668 April 24. John son of John and Isabell Gooding, George
Yard.
November 9. Elizabeth daughter of Danell and Dorothy
Goodwine, Peticoat Lane.
MARRIAGES.
1 591 September 5. Thomas Goodwin and Anne Awdlie.
1596 April 25. Roger Goodwine and Jone Whalie.
161 1 May — ? Nathaniel Goodwin and Jane Thornborough.
80 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1649 October 31. John Trasey and Alice Godin both of Step-
ney.
1650 December 27. William Farr and Margarett Goodwin both
of Saviours, Southwark.
1 661 May 11. Samuel Goodwine and Sarah Dutton.
1685 October 2. Thomas Fletcher and Ann Goding, banns,
Mr. Lupton.
burials.
1582 May 20. John Goodwin buried.
1599 July 20. Tho. Goodwin.
1600 May 14. Infant Roger Goodwin.
October 8. Eerin Goodwin.
1601 May 27. Infant Roger Goodwin.
1 601-2 March 6. Jane Goodwin.
1602-3 March 4. Infant Tho. Goodwin.
1603 August 7. Marie Gooddin.
21. Robert Goodwin.
1608 December 5. Rose Goodwine.
1610 April 2. Infant of Rich. Gooden.
1612 September 1. Ellen Goodden.
1612-13. March 23. Hugh Goodden.
1 61 6 August 2."]. James Goodwin.
BRIZET.
BURIAL.
1614 December 9. An Infant of Othias Brizet.
COLFAX.
BAPTISM.
1615 October 5. Charles s. of Willm Colfox.
WEDDINGS AT ST. MARY WHITECHAPEL,
MIDDLESEX.
1616 July 15. John Dawson and Eliza: Goodwyn.
1616 November 3. Rob : Dello and An Godwyn.
? NORFOLK.
1668 December ye 22nd. Mathew Goodwins and Elizabeth
Loh — idge were married.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 8 1
1672 November 26. Miles Goodwine of South Walsham and
Mary Hay ward of S were married.
1684 ? Anne daughter of Matthas Goodwyne and Eliza-
beth his wife baptised.
1667 ? Margaret Goodwine buried.
1682 ? Elizabeth Goodwyn buried.
BEDINGHAM, NORFOLK.
7 June 1605. Edmond Goodwyn and Elyece (Mone ?)
married.
23 Sept. 1647. George Smith and Frances Goodwyne married.
11 May 1606. William y6 sonne of Edmond Goodwyne and
Elyece his wife baptised.
ARCHDEACONRY OF NORWICH. BLAKNE,
NORFOLK.
OVERTON.
CHRISTENING.
1623. Thomas Overton the sonn of Thomas Overton the 11
Janeuarie.
REGISTER OF BLOFIELD, NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1546 May 5. Goodwyne, Ellyne daughter of Roger.
1548 December 24. Goodwyne, Adam, son of Roger.
1550 February 11. Goodwyne, John son of Roger.
1554 November 30. Goodwyne, Roger son of Roger.
1546 September 8. Goodwyne, Myles son of John.
1548 January 7. Goodwyne, Elizabett daughter of John.
1550 January 8. Goodwyne, James son of John.
1557 January 29. Goodwyne, John son of John.
1567 June 24. Goodwyne, Will son of John.
1569 July 3. Goodwyne, Grace daughter of John.
1 571 July 3. Goodwyne, John son of John.
1579 January 31. Goodwyne, John son of John.
1574 February 21. Goodwyne, Ann, daughter of John.
82 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1558 November 19. Goodwyne, Edmond son of William.
1564 May 30. Goodwyne, Thomas son of Leonard.
1566 December 1. Goodwyne, Agnes daughter of Leonard.
1575 September 29. Goodwyne, Margaret daughter of Leon-
ard.
1568 April 5. Goodwyne, Thomas son of Francis.
1572 March 16. Goodwyne, James son of Frauncis.
1576 August 5. Goodwyne, Frances daughter of Frauncis.
1578 May 23. Goodwyne, Peter son of Frauncis.
1 581 March 30. Goodwyne, Ellys son of Frauncis.
1575 October 3. Goodwyne, Ellys son of Miles.
1578 May 23. Goodwyne, Elizabeth daughter of Miles.
1580 February 16. Goodwyne, Cicilie daughter of Miles.
1583 December 26. Goodwyne, Robert son of Miles.
1586 October 30. Goodwyne, Myles son of Miles.
1585 January 28. Goodwyne, Robert son of John.
1585/6 March 20. Goodwyne, John son of John.
1591 August 1. Goodwyne, John son of John.
1595 February 10. Goodwyne, Agnes daughter of John.
1589 July 2. Goodwyne, Thomas son of Thomas.
1597 June 10. Goodwyne, Jane daughter of Thomas.
1603 June 5. Goodwyne, Dionis daughter of Thomas.
1 61 2 July 5. Goodwin, Alice daughter of Robert.
1616 August 25. Goodwin, James son of Robert.
1 61 8 July 12. Goodwin, John son of Robert.
1680 (?) November 12. Goodwin, John son of Robert.
1623 May 25. Goodwin, Miles son of Robert.
1625 June 19. Goodwin, Margaret daughter of Robert.
1626 July 9. Goodwin, Robert son of Robert.
Many more to 1695.
MARRIAGES.
1555 July 1. Leonard Goodwin and Alice Gaylard.
1556 July 28. Leonard Goodwin and Margaret Davye.
1574 June 16. Miles Goodwin and Sisley Barnard.
1578 April 27. James Goodwin and Sisley Rising.
1580 July 30. John Goodwin and Alice Harrys.
1596 September 10. "Goodwin Thomas and Mary his wife."
1600 March 25. Elizeus Goodwin and Elizabeth Cpates of Bur-
lingham.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 83
161 1 July 7. James Goodwin and Elizabeth Church.
161 7 October 28. John Goodwin and Sara Brancker.
BURIALS.
1557 February 8. Johan daughter of John Goodwyne.
1557 December 22. Thomas.
1558 February 21. Alyce wife of Leonard.
1558 December 10. Edmond.
1562 February 7. Thomas.
1566 February 24. Agnes, widow.
1574 September 21. James son of Frauncys.
1579 June 2. Roger.
1592 April 29. John. "At ye pit."
1599 April 23. Leonard.
1612 October 12. Thomas Goodwin.
1 61 4 April 26. Margaret, wid.
1616 September 11. Elizabeth widow of John.
1619 September 15. Myles.
1619 February 23 or 24. John son of Robert.
1620 January 14. Elizabeth daughter of John at Branthorpe.
1630 August 23. Marie, daughter John (sic).
1632 November 9. Arelline.
"and some more."
REGISTER OF BROOKE, CO. NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1585 April 28. John son of Richard Goodewin.
1 586/7 January 20. Katerin daughter of Richard Goodewin.
1 591 April 2. William son of Richard Goodewin.
I592/3 March 10. Richard son of Richard Goodewin.
1598 May 12. Thomas son of Richard Goodewin.
161 8 August 22. Ruth daughter of Henry and Margaret
Good (win).
MARRIAGES.
1574 October 3. Robert Balles and Rachaell Goodewin.
1597 October 16. John Yallop and Martha Goodewin.
BURIAL..
161 1 July 14. Richard Goodwyn.
84 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
WARD.
BAPTISMS.
1586 July 20. Thomas son of Jeffery Ward.
1586 December 24. Jeffery son of Jeffery Ward (?is87).
1588 November 10. Susan daughter of Andrew and Susan
Ward.
MARRIAGES.
1576 June 15. Richard Jenkinson and Margery W(ard?)
daughter of Thomas Ward.
1579/80 February 6. Mr. Jeffery Ward, gentleman, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Wood, gentlewoman.
1 581/2 January 8. James Osborne, gentleman, and Mary Ward
gentlewoman.
1586/7 January 31. Mr. John Richmond and Katherine Warde.
BURIAL.
1584 October 28. Mr. Thomas Ward.
NEW BUCKENHAM, NORFOLK.
John sonne of John Goodwyne baptised 24 Aug. 1567.
ST. ANDREW'S, BURLINGHAM, NORFOLK.
A° 1539- Margareta Goodwyn baptizata fuit in ecclesia prae-
dicta xiiij° die Novembris Anno eodem.
A° 1540. Elizabeth Goodwyn baptizata fuit in ecclesia praedicta
xvj° (xxi?) die Marcij Anno eodem.
A0 1542. Willimus Goodwyn films Ricardi Goodwyn baptizat
fuit in ecclesia praedicta xxiij° die Decembris eodem Anno.
A° 1545. Richardus Goodwyn baptizatus fuit in ecclesia prae-
dicta xix° die Septembris eodem Anno.
A° 1548. Alicia Goodwyn filia Richardi Goodwyn baptizata fuit
in ecclesia praedicta xxix° die Septembris eodem anno.
A° 1550. Gracia Goodwyn filia Richardi Goodwyn baptizata
fuit in ecclesia praedicta xxij ° die Decembris eodem Anno.
A° 1552. Anna Goodwyn filia Richardi Goodwyn baptizata fuit
in ecclesia praedicta xix° die marcij eodem anno.
A° ! 555- Johannes ( ) Goodwyn Alius Ricardi Goodwyn
baptizat fuit in ecclesia praedicta ultimo die novembris
Anno ultimo dicto.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 85
A° 1557. Stephanus Goodwyn films Ricardi Goodwyn bap-
tizatus fuit in ecclesia praedicta xxiiij0 die marcij Anno
eodem.
A° 1558. Idem Stephanus sepultus fuit in cemiterio praedicto
xx j° die Junij Anno Dni 1558.
A° 1559. Jacobus Sippinge (Kippinge, H. F. Waters) et Mar-
gareta Goodwyn nupt fuit in ecclesia praedicta octavo die
Novembris eodem fuit Anno.
A° 1566. Galfridus Camplyn et Elizabeth Goodwyn nupti fuer
in ecclesia praedicta tercio die novembris eod A°.
A° 1 571. Henricus Reade et Gracia Goodwyn nupti fuer in
ecclesia praedicta xxix Julij A° ultimo dicto.
A° 1576. Richardus Goodwyn sepultus fuit in ecclesia praedicta
xxi° die Junij eodem Anno,
(do) Thomas Goodwyn films Willimi Goodwyn natus fuit 24
die f ebruari et baptizat fuit in ecclesia praedicta tercio die
Marcij (xxi?) proximo ( ?) sequenti in eodem Anno.
A° 1578. Willim Goodwyn films Willimi Goodwyn baptizata
fuit in ecclesia praedicta xxiij° die Augusti eodem Anno.
A0 1580. Edmundus Goodwyn Alius Willimi Goodwyn baptizat
fuit in ecclesi praedicta ix die Octobris eodem Anno.
A0 1581. Thomazina Goodwyn vid sepulta fuit in ecclesia prae-
dicta primo die Maij eodem Anno.
A° 1582. Anna Goodwyn filia Willimi Goodwyn baptizata fuit
in ecclesia praedicta sexto (?) die Novembris Anno dmni
1582.
A° 1584. Richardus Goodwyn films WTillimi Goodwyn baptizat
fuit in ecclesia praedicta vj° die Januarij eodem Anno.
A° 1585. Richardus Goodwyn Alius Willimi Goodwyn sepull
fuit in cimiterio praedicto primo die Augusti A° ultimo
dicto.
A° 1586. Dorothea Goodwyn filia Willi Goodwyn baptiz fuit
in ecclesia praedicta xxix Junij Ao dmi 1586.
A° 1588. Elizabeth Goodwyn filia Willimi Goodwyn baptizata
fuit in ecclesia praedicta xxj° die Februarij eodem anno.
A° 1593. Johannes Goodwyn films Willimi Goodwyn baptizat
fuit in ecclesia praedicta quinto die Augusti eodem Ao.
A° 1603. Margt Goodwyn the daughter of Thomas Goodwyn
and of Prudence was baptized within the parishe churche
of St. Andrews in Northe Burlyngham the 30 day of Janu-
86 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
arij 1603. (This entry is in a bad hand, but I think I
have got the spelling right. 30 is copied from register
" ?" I take to mean parishe? E. A. M.)
A° 1605. Wyllom Goodwyn Alius Thomae (I do not think the a
can be a diphthong. E. A. M.) Goodwyn baptizat fuit in
ecclesia sanct Andrai in northe birlyngham nono die
mencij (mensis?) Junij ao dmi 1605.
(I cannot tell whether the reading should be northe or Junij.
E. A. M.)
A° 1606. Marie Goodwynne the daught of Thomas Goodwynne
was buried the xxijth of August.
Thomas Goodwynne the son of Thomas Goodwynne
was baptd the fourth of Januarie.
A° 1608. Prudence Goodwynn the daughter of Thomas Good-
wynne was bapt the xvi of August.
A0 1609. Susan Goodwynne ye Daughter of Thomas Good-
wynne was buryed the xix day of ffebruarie.
A° 161 o. Ellen Goodwynne the daughtr of Thomas Goodwynne
was bapt the third day of June.
A° 1618. Johannes Goodwynne Alius Thomaw Goodwynne
baptd fuit vicesimo sexto mensis Maij.
A° 1620. Eduardus Goodwinne Alius Thome( ?) Goodwinne
bapt fuit decimo octavo die mensis Julij.
A0 1625. Prudentia Goodwynne uxor Thome Goodwynne
sepult fuit vicesimo sexto die Decembris.
A° 1630. Gulielmus Goodwinne sepult fuit decimo nono die
mensis Maij Anno su atatis setogesimo setavo ( ) .
Anno Dmi 1636. Ellen Goodwyn the relict of Willm Goodwyn
was buryed the tenth day of September.
Anno Dmi 1638. Willm Goodwinne was buryed the tenth day
of October.
Anno Dmi 1641. Martha Goodwinne was buried the two and
twentieth day of October.
Anno Dmi 1642. Thomas Goodwyn the sonne of Willm Good-
wyn and Ellen his wife was baptized the ninth day of
March 1642.
Anno Dmi 1644. Willm Goodwyn the sonne of Willm Good-
wyn and Ellen his wife baptized the 15th day of Sep-
tember.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 87
Anno Dmi 1645. Thomas Goodwyn was buryed the 18th day
of Novemb suae etat 69.
Ano Dni 1646. Ellen Goodwyn the daughter of Willim Good-
wyn and Ellen his wife was baptized the 9th day of
August.
Ano Dni 1647. Edward Goodwyn the sonne of Willm Goodwyn
and Ellen his wife was baptized the 20th Day of the
moneth of Februarij.
Ano Dni 1649. John Goodwyn the sonne of Willm Goodwyn
and Ellen his wife was baptized the 17th day of February.
Ano Dni 1652. Edmond the sonne of Willm Goodwyn and Ellen
his wife was baptized the 12th of August 1652.
Ano Dni 1655. Dorithy the daughter of Willm Goodwin and
of Ellen his wife was baptized Januarij 25th.
Ano Dni 1660. John Green and Elizabeth Goodwyn were
(are?) (The w at the end of Goodwyn looks as though it
were also intended to serve as w on were) married 6 Febr.
1660.
(This entry was evidently inserted later and is crushed between
two other entries. The writing seems to me different from what
precedes or follows. E. A. M.)
Ano Dni 1666. Ellen ye wife of Willm Goodwin was buried the
29th Decemb Ano p die.
Ano Dni 1669. Willm Goodwin the elder was buried the 23th
of October ano p die.
1670. Willm Goodwin the sonn of Willm Goodwin the elder
was buried the 12 of April ano p die.
The beginning of Elizabeth's reign 1558 to end of 1598 the
name of Willm Goodwyn appears at the bottom of each page as
that of one of the churchwardens.
I have examined the register up to the year 1764 and can find
no further entries re persons named Goodwynne, Goodwyn,
Goodwin.
ST. EDMUND, BURLINGHAM, NORFOLK.
Elizabeth Goodwyne was buried the XXI daye of Aprill Anno
Dm. 1575.
Elyzabethe Goodwyne was christened the XXXI day of Marche
Anno Dm 1574.
88 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Thomas Goodwayne ? alias wullam was christened the XXX
daye of Maye Anno dm 1585.
These are the only entries which I can find. I give the order in
which they are entered. There is no attempt at arrangement in
the earlier part of the book and no chronological order followed.
ST. PETER, BURLINGHAM, NORFOLK.
1584. Emma Wright daughter of Richard Wright was borne
the third of March being Wednesday and was baptized the
vijte of the same month. Votores : Eduardus Slyn, Rec-
tor, Ellen Goodwyn, Margaret Daynes and Emma Rippyn.
1585. Margarett Daynes Daughter of Paule Daynes and Mar-
garett his wife was borne the xvijth Daye of October
being Sonnday and was baptized the next daye being St.
Luke the Evangelist. Votores: John Harris, Catherine
Green, Ellen Goodwyn.
1588. William Witnesby (Witherby?) sonn of Thomas Wit-
nesby (Witherby?) and Dorothie his wyfe was borne the
Wedensdaye being the xiiijth of March and was baptized
xvijth Daye of the same moneth. Votores : William
Daynes, William Goodwyn, Paule Daynes, Will Francis
Gandie.
1607. Margarett Daynes the daughter of John Daynes and of
Marie his wife was borne the Wednesday being the xxixth
day of Apryll and was Baptized the third daye of Maye
anno dni 1607. Votores : Dorothy Witherby( ?) Mar-
garett Daynes, Prudence Goodwyn, Edmond Gostyn (?).
1618. George Coxye (Comye?) ye sonne of Thomis Coxye
(Comye?) and of Elizabeth his wife was borne the Tewes-
daye being the eyght and twentith daye of July and was
baptized the second day of August anno pdict. Com-
patres : George Hyll(?), John Bashy(?), Lidia Harrold,
Prudence Goodwyn.
I have examined this register up to the year 1652 and find no
further mention of persons named Goodwyn.
From 1643 inclusive to 1651 inclusive entries are wanting with
one exception in 1646.
ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS. 89
REGISTER OF CAISTOR, NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1588 March 1. Ellen daughter of Richard Goodwin and
Britchet his wife.
1592 October 18. Edward son of Richard and Bridget Good-
win.
1595 November 2. Adam son of Richard and Bridget Goodwin.
1602 December 19. Susanna daughter of Richard and Bridget
Goodwin.
1622 July 1. William son of Adam Goodwyn.
1626 October 18. Galfridus son of Adam Goodwyn.
MARRIAGE.
1 62 1 September 29. Adam Goodwyn and Johan Dawkin.
BURIALS.
1634 April 19. Bridget Goodwyn, widow.
1607/8 January 25. Richard Goodwyn.
CLEY NEXT THE SEA. NORFOLK.
1586 November 23. Marie Goodwin, daughter of Vincent bap-
tized.
1604-5 February 23. Mary Goodwin, daughter of Vincent bap-
tized.
1605-6 February 11. William son of Vincent Goodwin bap-
tized.
1608 August 19. James Goodwin son of Vincent baptized.
1610 July 17. John son of Vincent Goodwin baptized.
1613 July 25. Elizabeth daughter of Vincent Goodwin bap-
tized.
1619-20 March 4. William Goodwin buried.
1626 October 9. Vincent Goodwin buried.
1632 June 24. Alice Goodwyne buried.
REGISTER OF DITCHINGHAM, CO. NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1564 21 July. Mary Wyseman daughter of Robert Wyseman.
1565 27 February. Mary daughter of Jo: Potter and Alice.
90 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1566 22 September. Alice daughter of Robert Wyseman and
Margery.
1566 18 January. Richard son of John Marsh and Jone.
1569 11 September. Jane Wyseman.
1 571 12 October. Marye Cowper daughter of ( ) Cowper.
(her mother travelling there by chance).
1 571 7 September. Marian Stannard daughter of John Stan-
nard.
1572 29 November. Simon Skynner son of William Skynner.
1573 21 February. Oliuer Sayer the daughter of William
Sayer and Agnes his wife.
1 581 17 July. Grace Sayer daughter of William Sayer and Ann
his wife.
1 581 10 May. Ann daughter of Richard Jermyn and Ann his
wife.
1583 19 August. Francis Jermin daughter of Richard Jermin
and Ann.
1584 14 July. Thomas Sayer son of William Sayer and Ann
his wife.
1584 1 January. Robert Sewell son of Thomas Sewell and Jane
his wife.
1585 18 May. Frances Bull daughter of Henry Bull and
Frances his wife.
1586 9 May. John Stapleton son of William Stapleton and
Alice his wife.
1586 10 February. Francis Wyseman daughter of Osea Wyse-
man.
1586 16 October. Mary Sayer daughter of William Sayer and
Ann his wife.
1588 18 August. Andrewe son of Thomas Sewell.
1589 16 August. John son of Philip Sayer.
1590 28 June. Francis ye daughter of Robert Goodwyn.
1592 4 June. Abdiel son of Robert Linaker.
1592 1 January. Iseraell Masterson the son of Robert Master-
son.
1594 9 February. Jeremy son of William Bacon.
1597 1 January. Peeter son of William Bacon.
J599 !5 July- Joane daughter of William Bacon and Elizabeth
his wife.
1 60 1 15 September. Arthur son of Sir Clement Heigham, Kt.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 9 1
1605 19 June. Robert Gray ye son of Sir William Graye, Kt.
1608 19 May. Elizabeth daughter of Christopher Sewell, and
Dorothy his wife.
1608 3 July. William son of William Collins.
1608 12 January. Clement son of John Higham Esq. and Philip
his wife.
1610 10 April. Robert son of Edward Kaie and Jane his wife.
161 1 5 January. Elizabeth Collin daughter of William Collin
and Vrsuly.
1612 31 March. Elizabeth Stanard daughter of William Stan-
ard and Ann his wife.
1612 28 June. Stephen Kempe son of Thomas Kempe and
Alice his wife.
1 61 3 17 October. John Kempe son of Thomas Kempe and
Alice his wife.
1615 17 December. Robert Kempe son of Thomas Kempe and
Alice his wife.
1 61 7 5 October. Alexander son of Robert Fiske and Alice his
wife.
161 7 30 November. Martha Sewell daughter of Andrew Sewell
and Ann his wife.
1617 14 December. Abdiel son of William Bugg and Margaret
his wife.
161 7 2 February. Thomas Kempe son of Thomas Kempe and
Alice his wife.
1618 11 August. Maris son of William Colins and Ursuly his
wife.
1619 16 January. William Kempe son of Thomas Kempe and
Mary his wife.
1620 28 January. Ann daughter of Thomas Kempe and Mary
his wife.
1622 14 July. Elizabeth daughter of Andrew Sewell and Ann
his wife.
1623 21 October. James son of Edward Scarlat and Alles his
wife.
1625 22 December. Dorothy Hobart daughter of Miles Hobart
Esquire and Dame Frances his wife.
1623 23 January. Alice Hobart daughter of Miles Hobart Esq.
and Lady Frances his wife.
1626 24 October. Francys Kempe son of Thomas Kempe and
Mary his wife.
92 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1627 19 April. Mary and Ann Sewell daughters of Andrew
Sewell and Ann his wife.
1627 20 March. John Hobart son of Miles Hobart Esq. and
Dame Frances.
1628 15 April. Edward Scarlett son of Edward Scarlett and
Ales his wife.
1630 21 December. William Bacon son of Edmund Bacon and
Judith his wife.
1 63 1 26 May. William son of John and Susan Stanard.
1630 10 October. Alice Scarlett daughter of Edward Scarlett.
1632 12 February. Edmund son of Edmund Bacon and Judeth
his wife.
1635 31 July. James son of Edmund Bacon and Judeth his
wife.
1635 8 October. William son of Wrilliam Collyns and Elizabeth
his wife.
1637 5 January. Susan daughter of Thomas Sayer and Eliza.
1638 22 August. Andrew son of Andrew Sewell and Ann.
MARRIAGES.
1569 25 June. Henry Cullender and Margaret Goodwyn.
1 57 1 13 March. William Fylby and Mary Coppinge.
1 61 6 25 June. Andrew Davie and Marrion Goodwin.
1616 29 July. Andrew Sewell and Agnes Fell.
1618 19 January. William Goodwin and Margaret Sellers.
1560 20 October. John Edi and Jone Osten.
1565 12 July. William Beckett and Alice Coppinge.
1625 18 October. William Yonger and Ann Parker.
BURIALS.
1559 14 April. Roger Motts?
1570 11 October. Jane Wyseman daughter of Robert Wyse-
man.
1572 10 October. Marye Wyseman daughter of Robert Wyse-
man.
1574 16 March. Jone Goodwyn.
1580 16 February. Agnes Coppinge the daughter of WTilliam
Coppinge.
1584 3 December. Raphe Allen son of John Allen.
1585 1 August. John Allen the elder.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 93
1585 31 January. Ossea Wyseman.
1585 15 February. The wiffe of William Bacon.
1587 16 May. Robert Sharman.
1590 11 August. John Allen.
1 59 1 5 April. Katherine Skynner.
1592 26 June. Abdiel son of Robert Lin(kre?).
1594 5 June. William Bacon.
1594 12 August. Agnes Potter.
1602 15 April. Thomas Potter.
1604 15 August. John Sayer son of William Sayer.
1605 9 January. William Sayer.
1607 6 January. William Balles.
1608 20 January. Robert Goodwyn.
1608 14 May. Noah Buckenham son of Noah Buckenham.
1612 29 October. Steven Kempe.
1615 24 July. Elizabeth Collons?
161 5 6 December. Margery Allen.
1616 11 September. Dorcus daughter of Thomas Alborough
and Elizabeth his wife.
1616 16 November. Marian wife of Andrew Davy.
161 6 20 July. Thomasin Cooper.
1617 — ? March. Elizabeth daughter of Jo: Swallow.
1618 7 July. Charles Swan, Armiger.
1624 25 May. Isreall Mastersen.
1624 28 June. Alice Allon.
1624 29 June. Ellen Scarlet.
1626 18 June. Margery Wyseman.
1626 31 January. Alice Sharman, wife of John Sharman.
1627 10 July. Mary Sewell daughter of Andrew Sewell.
1628 5 October. Joan Sewell.
1628 12 November. Ann Bacon.
1632 15 September. William son of John Stanard.
1634 31 August. Edmund Bacon.
HEMSBY REGISTER. NORFOLK.
BURIALS.
1590. Margaret Goodwyn August 6.
1595. Adam Goodwyn October 3.
94 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
HINCHLINGTON, NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
Susan Goodwin the daughter of ffrancis Goodwin was baptized
the 9 of September 1 586.
Sampso Goodwin the sonne of ffrancis Goodwi was baptized the
xvij of ffeb 1588.
Mary Goodwi the daughter of ffrancis goodwi was baptized the
27 of March 1592.
ffraunces(sic) goodwynge the sonne (sic) of John Goodwynge
was baptized the 10 day of July Ao 1603.
John Goodwynge the sonn of John goodwynge and of bridgite
his wyffe was baptized the 7 day of October 1604.
ffaythe goodwynge the daughtar of John Goodwynge and of
Bridgit was baptized the xiiij tor day of September 1606.
William Goodwynge was baptized the iiij day of december 1608.
161 1. Richard Goodinges (sic) the sonne of John Goodings and
Bridgit his wife was baptized the 22 of September.
Dorathie Goodwin the daughter of Edmund and Alice his wief
(sic) was baptized the 30 day of Maie 161 1.
1 61 3 Edmunde Good wine the sonne of Edmunde and Alice his
wief was baptized the 17 daye of October.
161 5. Margarie Goodwynne the daughter of Edmond Good-
wynne was baptized the xxiiij of September.
MARRIAGES.
ffrancis Goodwin and Jone Loynes were marryed the xij of
October 1585.
Robarte Page and Margrett Goodwynge was married the 16 day
of July 1598.
John Goodwynne and Bridgyt beckyt were maryed the 28 of
October 1602.
BURIALS.
Katherin Goodwin was buried the 25 of September 1584.
ffrawnces goodwynge was buried the 25 day of June 1600.
John Goodwinne of southwalsh m was buried here the vth of
Julie 161 7.
ST. NICHOLAS, KINGS LYNN, NORFOLK.
A slab in the chancel. A fesse between six lions erased, a label
of three for difference (Goodwyn. Or, a fesse between
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 95
six lions' heads erased, gules) impaling. Quarterly of
four, i and 4 Three bars wavy, at the fesse point, a
crescent for difference. 2 A fesse between three mart-
lets. 3 A double tressure flory-counter-flory ? Two
martlets in pale within a tressure flory-counter-
flory.
I sketched it in 1883 but when I looked at my rubbing of this
slab taken the other day I could not discern the martlets.
Crest. A griffin sejant, wings expanded (Goodwyn. A griffin
sejant, wings expanded or, guttee de poix.)
For John Goodwyn, Junr, Esqr. died 10 April 1743 Age 39.
On another slab. For Daniel Goodwyn, Landsurveyor of her
Majesty Customs in this port, died November 27, 1740
Aged 29.
Slab in Chancel. Goodwyn. Impaling. Three talbots' heads
erased. Crest Goodwyn.
For John Goodwyn Esqr 4 Times Mayor, died April 7, 1763.
Aged 90, and Ann his wife, died October 12, 1745,
Aged 65.
(I have looked all through my MSS of Lynn and can find no
more, but as I have no index list there may possibly be another.)
No signature.
REGISTER OF SAINT MARY, KIRBY BODON,
NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1593 April 4. Dorothe daughter of William Gouldsmith.
( ?i6o8) 1609 August 14. Elizabeth Goodwyn daughter of
Edmund Goodwyn and Ales his wife.
1609 January 19. Ellen Goodwin daughter of Edmond Good-
win and Ales his wife.
MARRIAGES.
1573 July 2- Robert Rase and Marget Goodwyne.
1592 November 1. William Gouldsmith and Margery Warnoll.
1643 October 19. William Wade and Anne Bennett.
g6 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
LINGWOOD, NORFOLK, REGISTER, 1 560-1 740.
161 7. Joseph Goodwinn the sonne of Edmund Goodwin was
baptized the xith of Januarie.
1644. Robert Goodwinn and Ann Mendham was married the
xxe of September.
LODDON, NORFOLK.
Joane Goodwyne widdow was buried the iiijth daie of Maye
Anno Dni 1559. Another copy reads 1589.
Thomas Goodwyn and Elizabeth Colman married the 9th of
July 1627.
Edward Nowell and Preudence Goodwin weare married nth of
April 1633.
Willm Goodwin and Alice Davy weare married the 6th of June
1638.
Richard Skelton and Anne Gooding were published the 22nd day
of May 1653 m tne Markett place of Lodden.
Barbarah Goodwin daughter of Nathaniell Goodwin and Bar-
barah his wife was baptized ye 8 February 1663.
Nathaniell ye son of Nathaniell Goodwyn and Mary his wife was
baptized ye 24 August 1667.
John Crowe and Katherine Hendersonne were married the ixth
daie of August Anno dni 1571.
LYNN REGIS, NORFOLK. ST. MARGARET'S
REGISTER.
BURIAL.
1599 June. Willm Goodwine a prisoner 8.
LYNN REGIS, ALL SAINTS (SOUTH LYNN),
NORFOLK.
MARRIAGES.
1749 October 6. Richard Gooding, widower and Elizabeth
Eyres, widow of West Wallin.
1733 June 22. Ann Goodwin of Lynn and Edmund Harwick
of Etruick.
1800 November 24. Leonard Goodwin of Saint Margaret's and
Elizabeth Kemp, both single.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 97
BURIALS.
l777 October 27. Frances Gooding, widow.
1787 January 21. Catherine wife of Harvey Goodwin.
1780 October 10. Harvey son of Harvey Goodwin.
1700 September 22. Martha Goodwin wife of Harvey Good-
win.
1736 July 19. Mary Goodwin, widow.
Daniel Goodwin J. P. in 1680.
Mr. Goodwin makes an affidavit as to burialls in woolen in 1736.
BURIALS IN WOOLLEN.
1680 Jan. 24th. Eliz: wife of Richd Jolls fro Dan11 Goodwin
Just. 26th. Affidavits.
LYNN REGIS, NORFOLK, ALL SAINTS (SOUTH
LYNN) CHURCH.
ON CHANCEL FLOOR:
"Sacred to the Memory of
HARVEY GOODWIN
who died April 16th 1819
Aged 63 years.
Also of
CATHERINE Second wife
of HARVEY GOODWIN
who died the 17th day of January
1787 in the 24th year of her age
In Memory of
Frances Catherine
the wife of
Charles Goodwin
who departed this Life
on the 30th May 1825
in the 35th year of her age
Elizabeth Wycliffe
Daughter of
Charles and Frances
Catherine Goodwin
Died on the 27th day of February 1825
Aged 15 Months.
(Also Pretyman stone circa 1660.
SEE Prettyman Goodwin.)
98 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ON WALL OF CHANCEL:
(Mourning figure)
Beneath this marble are deposited the remains of
HARVEY GOODWIN ESQ.,
Attorney at law.
Soundness of judgement, and strictest integrity
a peculiar suavity of manners,
the humble faith of a Christian,
a heart overflowing with benevolence,
and a life given to deeds of mercy and charity,
were the characteristics of the man,
whose loss the town of Lynn deplores
and to whom more than 200 of his friends
anxious to perpetuate the lesson of his virtues
have united to erect this monument of their esteem.
He died on the 16th of April 1819. Aged 63 years
(Pair of scales.)
ARCHDEACONRY OF NORWICH TRANSCRIPTS,
MARSHAM, NORFOLK.
1600. Bridget ye daughter of Dauie Goodwin bap. 4 daye of
September.
NECTON, CO. NORFOLK.
AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REGISTER.
1546. Thomas Dysse S. T. P. was made Vicar, the living being
vacant by the death of Richard Goodwin on the presenta-
tion of Thomas Neshe, Rector of the said parish.
BURIAL.
27 Elizabeth. September 27. Francis Goodwin, gent.
FROM A MS. BOOK IN THE CHURCH OF NECTON, NORFOLK.
Orate pro anima Robert Goodwyn et Sabine uxoris ejus Que
quidem Sabina obiit xv. die Aprilis Anno Dni MCCCCCXXXII
Quorum animabus propicietur Deus.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 99
Here lieth the body of Mary Rust daughter of Robert Good-
wyn, gentleman, some time the wife of John Bacon, after the
wife of Robert Rust, which John died 1528 and the said Robert
died 1558 and the said Mary died 1596.
Ethelburga quondam Filie Roberti Goodwyn Que obiit xv.
die mensis Julij Anno Dni MVXXVII.
(Note in the book.) Ethelburga Goodwyn was sister to Mary
Rust.
NORTH CREAKE, COUNTY NORFOLK.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1575 Oct. 24. Robert Whithead and Agnes Goodwyn married.
1538 Oct. 26. Robert son of Thomas Goodwyn baptised.
1544-5 Mar. 15. Winefred Goodwyn baptised.
1546 Sept. 18. Richard Goodwyn baptised.
1580 Mar. 27. Mary dau. of Robert Goodwyn baptised.
1558-9 Mar. 4. Alice Goodwyn buried.
1582 July 24. Margaret Goodwyn buried.
ALL SAINTS, NORWICH, NORFOLK.
MARRIAGES.
161 6. Dainell Goodsonne and Mary Gilbert were marryed the
2 of September. ?
1620. John Goodwyne and Grace Sheene wer maryed the xxij
of Julye.
1 62 1. Ellize Goodwyn and Anne Downing wer maryed the 3 of
September. Another copy reads 1620.
1624. Thomas Goodinge and Barbary Ryall wer maryed y* 12
of Aprell. Another copy reads April 18.
COWPER.
MARRIAGES.
1618. Peter Hancock and Katherine Cowper wer marryed the
xxij of July Anno supadict.
1624. Simond Kidball and Agnes Cooper wer maried y* 12 of
Aprell.
POPE.
MARRIAGE.
1610. Will™. Killit, singleman, and Katherine Pope, single-
woman were married the 19 of June.
IOO ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
PORTER.
MARRIAGE.
1605. John Porter, singleman, and Margaret Wixe single-
woman were married the 28 of October. Married by
lycence fro Mr. ChanceF.
WINTER.
MARRIAGE.
1620. Philipp Wynter and Ann Castle wer marryed the xxvth
of June.
ST. GEORGE'S COLEGATE, NORWICH, NORFOLK.
Priscilla Goodwyn was buried 25 April 1659.
Frances daughter of John Goodwin buried December 10th, 1684.
ST. GILES, NORWICH, NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1605/6. Thomasine the daughter of John Goodwin was baptized
the second of March.
1612/13. Robert the sonne of John Goo (d) win was baptized
xiiijth of March Anno P'dict.
MARRIAGE.
1629/30. John Goodding and Elizabeth Atkins were married
February 16th.
BURIALS.
1584. Margaret Goodwin S'uant with Walter ffuller was buried
the iiijth of October.
1598/9. Thomas Gooding senior was buried the xiij of Januarie.
1626. Elizabeth the daughter of Robert Goodinge was buried
xvij of September.
AMES.
BAPTISMS.
1609. Margery the Daughter of Thomas Amyes second of
Aprill.
1611/12. Thomasin the daughter of Thomas Amis Fifth of
January Ao predict.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. IOI
1614. William the sonn of Thomas Amis was baptised the xxiij
of Aprill.
1621. John the son of Mathusalem Amys was baptised thee xxij
of Aprill.
1623. Edward sonn of Mathusalem Amys was baptised thee xj
of August.
1630. William son of Mathusale' Amis Octob : 23.
MARRIAGE.
1577. William Amis and Fayth Chapline were married the iij of
November Anno p'dicto.
BURIALS.
1570. John the sonn of William Amis was buried the xxj of
Aprill 1570.
1579. Katherin Amys was buried the xxvj of August.
161 1. Margery the daughter of Thomas Amys was buried the
16 of Aprill Anno p'dcto.
161 7. Thomasyne the daughter of Thomas Amyes was buried
ixth of June.
1622. John the son of Matthew Amis was buried the xxj of
Julye.
Sibbell the daughter of Mathusalem Amis the vj of June
was buried.
1627. David the sone of Mathusalem Amys buryed December
13th.
ANSELL.
BAPTISMS.
1595/6. William the sonne of John Ancell was baptized the
xxvti of ffebruarie Ano Dni 1595.
1603. Samuell the sonn of John Ansell was baptised the xviij of
December.
161 1. Anne the daughter of Peter Ansell was baptised the ffifth
of Januarie Anno Predict.
1616. Jane the daughter of John Ansell was baptised the xiijjth
of Februarie.
1616. Rose the daughter of Peter Ansell was baptised the xvijth
of Maye.
1 61 6. Marye the daughter of Peter Ansell was baptised the
second of June.
102 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1619. Elizabeth daughter of John Ansell was baptised the iiijth
of October.
1620. John the sonne of Peter Ansell was baptised the xxti of
November.
1624. John the sonn of John Ansell was baptised iij of March
anno p'dict.
1626. Samuell the sonn of Matthew Ansell was baptised the
vijth of June.
1629. Mary the daughter of Matthew Ansell was baptised May
20th.
MARRIAGE.
1607/8. Peeter Thacker and Anne Ancell were marryed the
xxiiijth of Januariye Ao p'dict.
BURIALS.
1596. Jone the daughter of John Ancell was buryed the xv of
Marche.
1606. John Ancell was buryed the last day of Maye 1606.
Anne the daughter of Peter Ansell was buryed the xxviij
of Marche Ao pd.
1620. Rose the daughter of Peter Ansell was buried the viij of
November.
1618. Mary the daughter of Peeter Ansell was buried the xiiij
of September Ao pdic.
1619. Jane the daughter of John Ansell was buried the xxviijth
of Aprill.
1624. Maister Peter Ansell was buryed the xvj of Maye Anno
1624.
1624. Jane the daughter of John x^nsell was buried the xviij of
August.
John Ansell was buryed the xxiij of August.
1628. Thomas the sonn of Mathew Ansell buryed June 9th.
1630/31. Judith ye wife of Robert Ansell was buryed March ye
17th.
1630/31. Robert the sonne of Mathew Ansell was buryed March
ye 21th.
1632. Thomas ye sonne of Mathew Ansell was buryed October
ye 27th.
1634/5. Peeter the sonne of Mathew Ansell was buryed Marche
the 15th.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 1 03
CHURCHMAN.
MARRIAGE.
1637. John Churchman and Mary Alleinn maryed May 10.
COE.
MARRIAGE.
1629. Rohert Coe and Ann Fi field, July 15.
GREENE.
MARRIAGES.
1629. Augustine Greene and Barbara Smyth June 29.
Augustine Woods, gent, and Ann Greene Sept : 10.
BURIALS.
1 589. Robert Grene was buried the last of October.
1603. William the sone of Esdras Grene was buryed the same
daye (24 May).
1608. Erne the daughter of Mathew Grene was buried the
xviijth of Maye.
KEMP.
BURIAL.
Rose Kemp of the poore howse was buried the third of Aprill
1608.
WHITE.
BAPTISM.
1557. John the sonne of Miles White was baptized the xxviijth
of Maye Anno p'dict.
MARRIAGE.
1629. Hugh White and Ann Mann maryed April 2,y.
ST. JOHN MADDERMARKET, NORWICH, NORFOLK.
MARRIAGE.
1582/3. Robertus Goodwin et Sara Tesemond coniuncti erant
matrimonio xxiiij January.
CROW.
BURIALS.
1 571. Helena Crowe sepulti fuit vicesimo nono die Maij.
1572, Ave Crowe Sepulti fuit xxviijth Octobris.
104 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ST. JULIAN, NORWICH, NORFOLK.
COWPER.
1589 October 9. Richard Cowp' and Katheren Jonson married.
OVERTON.
1608 June 27. Mary Overton, widow, buried.
WOODWARD.
Thomas Woodward ye Parson. (1st entry in book.)
John Woodward sonne of Thomas Woodward aforesaid borne
upon Thursday ye second day of Octobre and baptized ye
fyfte day, John Foxe, Robert Cowp, Margaret Whitfield
and Helen Joyner sureties or godfathers and godmothers
1589.
Richard Woodward the sonne of Thomas Woodward and Rose
his wiffe was borne vpon Saterday beinge the xxth day of
May betweene six and vij of the clocke ye morning and
baptized the xxjth daye beinge Juliane the Virgine daye
his sureties Richard Nixon, Richard Wood, Edward Med-
calfe. 1592.
Luke Woodward ye sonne of Thomas Woodward and Rose his
wyffe borne the twelft daye of October being Satterday
about foure of the clocke in the afternoone and baptized
the xviijth beinge St. Lukes daye. Sureties Thomas
Heach, Thomas Disscoll Bowyer Mris Anne Tomson
1594.
Elizabeth Woodward daughter of Thomas Woodward buried 25
April 1595.
William Woodward buried 9 August 1586.
ST. MARGARET DE WESTWICH, NORWICH,
NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1619. Susan ye Daughter of Richard Gooddines baptised 28
November.
1621. Ann ye daughter of Richard Goodwine baptised 11
March.
MARRIAGE.
1618. Richard Goodings and Priscilla Fowlsome married 11
October.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 1 05
AMES.
1 599/ 1 600. Danyel Amis son of Wyllyam Amis was buried 15
March.
ECCLESTON.
BAPTISMS.
1589 September 17. William Eggloston son of Sylvester Eg-
gloston baptised.
1591 September 5. Thomas Eggloston son of Sylvester Eg-
gloston baptised.
1593 April 20. Catherine daughter of Sylvester Eggloston.
1599 April 29. Edward son of Sylvester Egloston baptised.
1595 March 7. Anne daughter of Sylvester Eggloston baptised.
1612. James the sonne of Baggit Egleston was baptised the xiij
Aprill.
161 3/14. Mary ye daughter of Bagget Ecleston baptized xixth
January.
1621. John ye sonne of Edward Egglestone baptised 11 Novem-
ber.
1624. Edward the sonne of Edward Eggleston baptised 5
December.
BURIALS.
1593. Thomas Eggloston son of Syluester Eggloston 21 June.
1598. Anne Eggleston daughter of Syluester Eggleston 1 April.
1599. Wyllyam Eggleston son of Syluester Eggleston 2 May.
1599. Syluester Egelston the sune of Siluester Eggleston was
buried 3 November.
1612. Siluester Egleston Buried the xxvijth September Ao pr.
1 61 2. Anne Eggleston, widow, buryed the iiijth of October
ao pd.
161 3. James the sonne of Bagett Ecleston was buried xvth of
August.
THROCKMORTON.
1580. Frances Throgmarton, apprentice with John Kyrbye,
buryed ye iijth of April Ao Pd'.
ST. MICHAEL COSLANY, NORWICH, NORFOLK.
1 560-1 March 12. Christopher Goodwin, son of Mr.
baptised.
106 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ST. MICHAEL AT PLEA, NORWICH, NORFOLK.
MARRIAGES.
1544. William Russell and Joane Goodwin 13 July.
1577. Jermyn Goodwyn of Blicklyn and Mary Lavyle of Wack-
ton widow. Bishops licence last of November.
1642. Samuel Girling and Mary Goodwin 6 June.
ST. PETER MANCROFT, NORWICH, NORFOLK.
BAPTISM.
[607/08 March 20. Rose ye daughter of John Goodwin scrive-
ner and Thomasin his wife.
BURIAL.
1544 March 6. William Moke seruant wth John Goodwin
wryter.
ST. STEPHEN'S, NORWICH, NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1538/9 5 February. Joha Goodewyn filia Alicie Goodewyn.
1552/3 25 March. Thomas Goodwyn films Roberti Goodwyn.
1553 26 May. Elizabeth Goodwyn filia Robti Goodwyn.
1558 28 March. Thomas Goodwyn films Robti Goodwyn.
1558/9 23 January. Margarete Goodwyn filia Robti Goodwyn.
1560 20 December. Elizabeth Goodwyn filia Robti Goodwyn.
1562 11 October. Rychardus filius Roberti Goodwyn.
MARRIAGES.
1593 June 28. Edwyn Goodwyn of Disse in com Norff etc.
Anne Nvne of Risagles in countie of Suff. soluta per
licencia.
1608 October 2. Richard Myller and Audry Goodwyn were
maryed.
1626 November 16. Thomas Goodwine of Ashbockinge in Suf-
folk and Ann Rayner of Heviston in Suffolk pr licen'.
1627 May 25. John Goodinge of Soule in Suffolk, yoman, and
Mary Parker of the same Towne, widd. p' licencs.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 1 07
BURIALS.
1550. Sexto Maij Cecilia Goodwy' vx Johis Goodwyn.
1552. vicesi0 nono Augustis Thomas Goodwyn Alius Roberti
Goodwyn.
ECCLESTON.
MARRIAGE.
1637 October 5. Thomas Eccleston and Joane Camplinge by
lycence.
REGISTER OF OBY, NORFOLK.
BURIAL.
1635 July 31. John Goodwin.
REGISTER OF LITTLE ORMESBY, NORFOLK.
BAPTISM.
1 741 August 14. Richard son of Robert and Elizabeth Goodens.
PARISH REGISTER OF RANWORTH, NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
Marget Goodwin christened ye 9 of January 1559.
Elizabeth Godden was christened ye 2 day of March 1559.
Myles Goodwyne was christened ye 20 of June 1563.
Samson Godden was christened ye 7 October 1565.
Elizabeth Goodwyn was christened ye 2 day of March 1566.
Margaret Goodwyne was christened ye 23 of Aprill 1570.
Elizabeth Goodwin was christened ye 26 of October 1570.
John Goodwin was christened ye 20 of August 1571.
Marye Goodwin was christened ye 2 of August 1573.
Thomas Goodwin was christened ye 26 of March 1575.
Thomas Goodwin was christened ye 14 of October 1576.
Lucye Goodwin was christened ye 26 of Maye 1577.
Roger Goodwin was baptized ye 21 of February 1577.
Roger Goodwin was christened ye 10 of July 1579.
Fransis Goodwin was christened ye 24 December 1581.
Nicholas Goodwin the sonne of William Goodwin was baptized
the 28 of April 1583.
Fransis the sonne of William Goodwin was baptized the 19 of
September 1585.
108 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Marye the daughter of Edward Goodwin baptized ye 8 of August
1598.
Sara the daughter of Edward Goodwin baptized the 18 of Janu-
ary 1603.
Elizabeth the daughter of Edward Goodwin baptized the 23 of
December 1604.
Thomas the son of Edward Goodwin baptized the 29 of Noueber
1607.
Peter (Elias Goodwin the reputed father) baptized the 22 Jone
1608.
Susan the daughter of Edward Goodwin baptized ye 17 of Aprill
1609.
Anne the daughter of Edward Goodwin baptized 17 of January
1610.
Anne the daughter of Edward Goodwin baptized 13 of Aprill
1612.
Elizabeth the daughter of Roger Goodwin baptized 12 July 161 2.
William the sonne of Thomas Goodwines and Elizabeth his wife
was baptized the 5 of January 1631.
Edward the sonne of Thomas Goodwins and Elizabeth his wife
was baptized 14 of November 1633.
Robert the sonne of Thomas Goodwin and Elizabeth his wife
was baptized the 27 of October 1635.
Thomas the sonne of Thomas Goodwin and Elizabeth his wife
was baptized the 19 day of February Anno Domini 1657.
Margaret the daughter of William Goodwine and Anier his wife
baptized the 3 of March 1638.
Marie the daughter of Thomas Goodwin, deceased and Elizabeth
his wife was baptized the 12 day of January 1639.
Ann the daughter of William Goodwins and Anier his wife was
baptized the 15 of November 1641.
MARRIAGES.
Thomas Goodwin and Alice Gant were maryed ye 22 of June
1566.
William Goodwin and Agnes Stanforth were maryed ye x of
July 1569.
Thomas Cowper and Alyece Goodwin were maryed ye 19 Octo-
ber 1572.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 1 09
Christopher Stanforth and Anne Goodwin of North Glemen,
Suffolk, were maryed ye 22 of October 1587.
John Haisting of Long Stratton and Marye Goodwin were
maryed the 18 of September 1597.
George Mollet of Barro and Lucye Goodwin were maryed the 28
of November 1598.
Andrea Bare and Margaret Goodwin were maryed the 14 of
October 1599.
Robert Goate and Anne Goodwin were maryed the 4 of Maye
1607.
John Goodwin and Marye Paulmer were maryed the 15 of Julye
1610.
Robart Trevet and Marye Goodwin were maryed the 11 day of
October 1613.
BURIALS.
Elizabeth Goodwin was buryed the 29 of June 1567.
Roger Goodwin was buryed ye 8 of July 1571.
Roger Goodwin was buryed ye 26 of July 1578.
Fransis Goodwin was buryed the 29 of December 1581.
John Goodwin was buryed ye 23 of Maye 1585.
Nicholas Goodwin was buryed ye 24 of June 1587.
Fransis Goodwin was buryed the 29 of June 1587.
Katheren Goodwin, widow, was buryed the 23 of Aprill (1588?).
Willm Goodwin was buryed the 13 of February 1600.
Alice Goodwin was buryed the second of August 1602.
Sara Goodwin was buryed the 14 of January 1603.
Thomas Goodwin was buryed the 15 of August 1610.
Anne Goodwin was buryed the 5 of March 1610.
Joane Goodwin was buryed the 17 of March 1610.
Elizabeth Goodwin was buryed the 18 of July 1612.
Dorothye Goodwin was buryed the first of Maye 1613.
Dorothie Goodwin was buryed the 14 of January 1614.
Edward Goodwine was buried the 29 of September 1630.
Elisabeth the daughter of Thomas Goodwins was buryed (28?)
of May 1632.
Thomas Goodwin was buried the 17 of December 1639.
Robert Goodwins was buryed the 21 day of March 1641.
William Goodwine was Bered the 25 of August 1654.
1601. Edward Goodwin, Churchwarden.
1602. Edward Goodwin, Churchwarden.
IIO ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ROLLESBY, NORFOLK.
(Copy of an entry of baptism in the parish register.)
Anno 1600. Tomas soon of Rychard Gooddyns was borne the
v of October and was baptized the vii day of ye month.
[Note added to the effect that the said Thomas was a famous
nonconformist minister in the time of Oliver Cromwell.]
REGISTER OF SOUTHACRE, NORFOLK.
1578-9 20 February. Thomas Goodwin and Katherine Mund-
ham married.
1599 16 July. Anna Goodwin buried.
1578 16 June. Alice Goodwin buried.
1588 7 May. Thomas Goodwin and Anna Sadwin married.
1604 7 October. Nathaniel Goodwyn and Stephana King mar-
ried.
1605 14 July. Thomas son of Nathaniel and Stephana Good-
wyn baptized.
1606 ( — ) April. Katherine Goodwyn buried.
1607 12 May. Sarah daughter of Nathaniel and Stephana
Goodwyn baptized.
1608 5 November. Thomas Goodwin buried.
1610 24 June. Nathaniel Goodwyn buried.
161 1 6 May. John Hall of Swafham and Stephana Goodwyn
married.
1630 11 April. Anna daughter of Thomas Goodwyn and Anne
his wife baptized.
1636 20 June. Nathaniel son of Thomas Goodwyn and Anne
his wife baptized.
REGISTER OF SPORLE, CO. NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1564 December 12. Bridgend daughter of Clement Coe.
1569 April 6. Clement son of Clement Coe.
1 581/2 February 11. Elizabeth daughter of Clement Coe.
(To 1610.)
MARRIAGES.
I5^S June 13. Clemens Coe and Agnes Kerrie.
1573 October 12. Richard Hadden and Agnes Cobbes.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. HI
1589 June 19. Gregorie Baxter and Joane Goodwyn.
(To the end of 1610.)
BURIALS.
1578 May 18. Robert son of Clement Coe.
1597/8 February 21. Agnes wife of Clement Coe.
1603 May 31. William Sewell.
REGISTER OF STOKESBY, NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1619 December 26. John son of Thomas Goodwin, junior.
1623/4 March 4. Ann daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth
Goodwin.
MARRIAGES.
1602 April 13. Thomas Gooddyngs and Frances Holland,
widow.
1619 July 1. Thomas Goodwin and Margaret Tongate.
1622 October 2. George Bird and Margaret Goodwin.
1626/7 January 15. Thomas Goodwin, widower, and Elena
Dance, widow.
BURIALS.
1626 May 4. Margerie wife of Thomas Goodwin.
1626 May 15. Benjamin son of Thomas Goodwin.
1627 May 17. Elena wife of Thomas Goodwin.
1634 August 22. Thomas Goodwin, widower.
REGISTER OF SWAFHAM, NORFOLK.
1663 20 March. Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Gooding and
Margaret his wife baptized.
1665 27 December. Stephen son of Thomas Gooding and Mar-
garet his wife baptized.
1666 25 August. Wife of Thomas Gooding buried.
1667 20 October. John son of Thomas Gooding and Margaret
his wife baptized.
1667 16 November. Thomas Gooding and Margorie Wilson
married.
1668 5 November. Thomas son of Thomas Gooding and Mar-
garett his wife baptized.
112 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1669 18 December. An wif of Thomas Gooding's buried.
1 670-1 17 March. Thomas Gooding buried.
1672 26 December. Margaret daughter of Thomas Goodin and
Margaret his wife baptized.
1673 16 May. Margaret daughter of Thomas Gooding buried.
1673 20 July. Robert Graffen and Ann Gudden of Shantony
Man, married.
1674 5 October. John Gray and Elizabeth Goodin married.
1681-2 31 January. Margaret Goodin buried.
(others later.)
THELVETON, NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1 561 April 2"]. Roger son of John Goodwin.
1563 April 12. Mary daughter of John Goodwin.
1566 July 21. Ela daughter of John Goodwin.
1 570-1 February 6. Edwin son of John Goodwin.
(Goslin a frequent name in this parish register.)
1 591 September 8. Thomas son of Roger Goodwin.
1593 November 1. John son of Roger Goodwin.
1594-5 January 19. Margaret daughter of Roger Goodwin.
1596 October 31. Anne daughter of Roger Goodwin.
1598 September 17. Mary daughter of Roger Goodwin.
1600 May 13. Elizabeth daughter of Roger Goodwin.
1602 September 16. Thomas son of Francis Goodwin.
MARRIAGES.
1539 September 5. Richard Caron and Agnes Goodwin.
1552-3 February 1. John Goodwin and Elizabeth Lowdale.
1572 August 31. John Goodram(?) and Ellenor Selfe.
1587-8 February 19. Francis Dodham and Mary Goodwin.
BURIALS.
1 541, 1542, 1589, 1594, 1627.
REGISTER OF THRIGBY, NORFOLK.
MARRIAGE.
1588 June 24. Richard Goodwyn and Bridgett Kyrkeman.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS.
NORTH WALSH AM, NORFOLK.
MARRIAGE.
1573 5 July. William Goodwyn and Elynor Wythwood.
REGISTER OF WESTWINCH (WESTWICK?),
CO. NORFOLK. • 1559-1653.
BAPTISMS.
1593 July 25. John Goodynne son of John Goodynne.
1595 April 23. William Goodwyn son of Robert Goodwyn.
1596 October 16. Thomas Goodwyn son of Robert Goodwyn.
1598 November 20. Joane daughter of Thomas Goodwine.
1600 October 2. Thomas son of Thomas Goodwin.
1602 April 7. Christopher Goodwin son of Christopher Good-
win.
1603 September 20. John Goodwin son of Christopher Good-
win.
1604 March 3. Willm Goodwin son of Christopher Goodwin.
1621 November 8. John son of John Goodwin.
1623 September 14. Robert son of John Goodwin.
1625 November 19. John son of Joh Goodwin.
1629 May 21. Thomas son of John Goodwin.
1630 January 13. Ann daughter of John Goodwin.
1632 September 20. Leuce daughter of John Goodwin.
MARRIAGE.
161 5 September 14. Richard Weasnam and Susan Goodwin.
BURIALS.
1605/6 March 20. Elysabeth wife of Christopher Goodwin,
gentleman.
1620 October - — ? Margarett Goodwin, widow.
1625 November 20. Ann wife of John Goodwin.
1632 June 24. Thomas Goodwine.
1638 September 10. Anne Goodwine daughter of John Good-
wine.
REGISTER OF WOODBASTWICK, NORFOLK.
BAPTISM.
1568 April 15. Margaret Gooding daughter of John Gooding.
114 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ST. NICHOLAS, YARMOUTH, NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1570/71 January. Wyllyam Goodwynne sonne of Vyncent and
Alyce, 5.
1572 March. Vyncent Goodwyn sonne of Vyncent and Alyce, 27.
( Note : — Vincent Wright and Margaret Lyngwood married 24
June 1574.
4 Osey Harrison and Alyce Woodward married 23 Nov. 1575.)
1 581 July. Robert Goodden sonne of Adam and , 15.
1586 September. Jone Goodwyn daughter of Adam and Ellen, 23.
1 591 August. Rychard Goodens sonn of Adam and Ellen, 11.
1626 November. Thomas Goodings of Thos. and Jane, 15.
1629 May. Arthur Goodins of Tho: and Jane, 26.
MARRIAGES.
1558 August. Rychard Goodwyn and Jone Hawe.
(Note: 1578 Thomas Green and Margery Haw 7 Nov.)
1 59 1. Oseas Wigham and Katherine Whelshouse, 13 Sept.
(1569. Ozyou Lante buried 3 November.)
1597/8 January. Adam Goodwyn and Elizabeth Warde, 30.
1607 November. Thomas Goodwynn and Judith Achesonne, 2.
1 610 December. William Harris and Agnes Goodings, 27.
1 61 5 September. Gilbert Browne and Mary Goodwyn, 26.
BURIALS.
1564/5 March. Cyceley Goodwyn, 24.
1572 December. Hugh Goodwyn, 30.
1579 July (plague, nearly 1000 burials a month). Jone Good-
ens, 16.
October. Robert Goodens a Westr, 20.
1584 May. Robert Gooden sonne of Adam.
1584/5 January. Sampson Goodwin scrv. Colmans, 15.
1586 May. John Goodwyns, 6.
1588/9 February. Margaret Goodwyn, 25.
1590 May. John Goodens, 12.
August. Robert Gooden, 12.
1597 August. Rychard Goodwyn, 28.
November. Ellyn Goodwyn, 21.
(Vrsula Adams buried 8 August 1598.)
1625 December. Elizabeth Goodins — ancilla, 14.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 1 15
1626 September. Robert Goodings, puer, 19.
January. John Goodins, adolescens, 29.
1655 July. Thomas Gooden, 18.
POTTS.
CHRISTENING.
January 1 600/1 601. Rycharde Pottes sonne of Ozyas and Kath-
eryn 18.
WICKHAM.
BURIAL.
1614 May. Ozias Wiggams 16.
YARMOUTH, NORFOLK.
(Add. MS. British Museum 34559.)
MARRIAGES.
1588 August 1. Rychard Goodwyn and Jone Hawe.
1597 January 30. Adam Goodwyn and Elizabeth Warde.
1604 May 25. Roger Ingle and Johan Goodin.
1605 January 28. John Goodwin and Elizabeth Hussie.
1607 November 2. Thomas Goodwyn and Judith Achesonne.
1610 December 27. William Harris and Agnes Goodinge.
ST. NICHOLAS, YARMOUTH, NORFOLK.
(From MSS. of James Hargrave Harrison of Burgh Castle,
B.M. MSS. Room.)
MARRIAGES.
1558 August I. Rychard Goodwyn and Jone Hawe.
1604 Maye 28. Roger Ingle and Johan Goodin.
1607 Nov. 2. Thomas Goodwyn and Judith Achesonne.
1 610 Dec. 27. William Harris and Agnes Goodinge.
REGISTER OF YELVERTON CUM ALPETON,
NORFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1577 May 9. William son of Lawrence and Agnes Kempe.
1600 September 5. John Goodwyn the son of Thomas Good-
wyn.
Il6 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
BURIALS.
1593 July 11. Elizabeth Kempe, gentlewoman, a nurse-child.
1598 December 26. Thomas Kempe.
1604 May 22. Richard Brett son of Edwarde Brett.
161 5 September 19. Joone Brett, widow.
Marriages to 1597 only — the rest missing till late in 17 cen-
tury. Register bound in much disorder, but Baptisms and
Burials apparently complete.
REGISTER OF CULWORTH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
Baptisms begin 1562. Marriages and Burials 1610.
BAPTISMS.
1598 November 17. Alice daughter of John Goodwyn.
1601 November 15. John son of John Goodwyn.
1604 December 9. Dorothy daughter of John Goodwyn.
1607 October 18. Anna daughter of John Goodwyn.
1633 June 5. John son of John Goodwyn.
1636 September 4. Ann daughter of John Goodwyn.
1639 October 20. Elizabeth daughter of John Goodwyn.
1644 November 1. Arthur son of John Goodwyn.
burials.
1639 December 6. William Goodwin.
1642 December 10. Rachell Goodwin.
CULWORTH ACCOUNT BOOK. 1531-1614.
p. 114. 1595. John Godden paid levy XXIIId.
p. 126. 25 April 1603. John Goodwine paid levy Xlld.
p. 131. 1604-5. Jonn Goodwyn was churchwarden, also John
Goodwyn paid a levy 3d, and rendered his account as
churchwarden April 1605.
REGISTER OF EYDON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
MARRIAGES.
15^7 Ju^y 31- John Coles and Jeyes Goodden.
1643 April 23. John Goodwin and Anne Prestwidge.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 117
GREAT OAKLEY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
Archdeaconry of Northampton. No. 10 Peterborough
Diocesan Registry.
Folio 7 1598. Richard Goodwine, churchwarden, sworn.
REGISTER OF GREENS NORTON, NORTHAMPTON-
SHIRE.
Mr. William Ellmes, sonne and heire of Thomas Ellmes, Esq.
and Mrs. Margite Goodine were married the 24th day of
February 161 3-14.
REGISTER OF HELMDON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
BAPTISM.
Thomas Goodwin the sonne of James Goodwin and Anne his wife
was borne the ninth day of December 1660 and baptized
the 10 day of June (Jan.? F. F. S.) 1660.
BURIAL.
1602 April 19. Ales Goodwyn.
LINCOLN TRANSCRIPTS, NASSINGTON, NORTHAMP-
TONSHIRE.
Thomas Goodden and Doretie Ward married 10 June 1616.
REGISTER OF TOWCESTER, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
BAPTISM.
1589 August 31. Catherine daughter of Nycholas Godwin.
ST. MARY'S, NOTTINGHAM, COUNTY NOTTINGHAM.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1587-8 Mar. 24. Margaret daughter of Mr. Edward Goodwin
baptised.
1586 Nov. 7. Mrs. Jone Goodwin, widow, buried.
1588-9 Mar. 24. Margaret ux. Mr. Edward Goodwin, Sheriff,
buried.
Il8 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
SOUTHWELL, NOTTINGHAM.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1633 July 4. John Bays, Clerk, and Julian Goodwine married.
REGISTER OF ALKERTON, OXFORDSHIRE.
BAPTISMS.
1547. Alizabeth Goodwin baptized the second daye of August.
1549. Annes Goodwin baptized the III daye of Aprill.
1553. Richard Goodwin baptized the IHIth daye of December.
1556. Richard Goodwin baptized the IHIth daye of March.
1561. Annes Goodwin baptized the XXIIth of March.
1564. William Goodwin baptized the Illlth daye of februarie.
1567. Denis Goodwin baptized the XXth daye of februarie.
1570. John Goddwin baptized the second day of March.
1574. Richard Goodwin baptized the Xth daye of Aprill.
1579. Thomas Goodwin baptized the XVIIth daye of October.
1592. Alice Goodwin baptized the XVth daye of Aprill.
1601. John Goodwin ye sonn of Richard baptized ye XXVIIth
of August.
1602. William Goodwin ye sonn of Will : baptized ye XXVIIth
of mar.
1603. Elizabeth Goodwin the daughter of Richard baptized the
XXIXth daye of Maye.
1605. Anne Goodwin the daughter of Richard baptized ye V
daye of Maye.
John Goodwin the sonn of William baptized ye XXIXth
daie of September.
1608. Jane Goodwin the daughter of William baptized the
XHIIth daye of Januarie.
Joshua Goodwin baptized me ( ? Xlth) day of October.
1613. Alice Goodwine baptized the 10 day of June.
1615. Helen Goodwin baptized the 25 daye of November.
1620. Thomas Goodwine baptized the 29 daye of December.
1622. William Goodwine the sonne of William Goodwine of
Horneton baptized the 24th daye of June.
1625. Robert Goodwine baptized the 8 day of August anno 1625.
1633. William Goodwine the sonn of Beniamine Goodwine bap-
tized the 2 day of June.
I635- Joanna Goodwine baptized the 11 day of October.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. I 19
1636. Thomas Goodwine the son of Beniamine Goodwine, bap-
tized the 6 daye of Januarie.
1639. Joseph Goodwine the sonne of Beniamine Goodwine bap-
tized the twentie eighth day of July.
1641. Elizabeth Goodwine and Marie Goodwine daughters of
Beniamine Goodwine baptized the first day of November.
1643 Hanna Goodwine the daughter of Beniamine Goodwine
baptized the 3 day of April.
1646. Symon Goodwin the sonne of Thomas Goodwin and
Joane his wife was baptized November ( — ) (sic) 1647.
1649. John the sonne of Benjamin Goodwin and Hannah his
wife was baptized August the 4th 1649.
1655. Hannah the daughter of William Goodwine and Annah
his wife was baptized May the 18th 1655.
1655. Thomas the sonne of Thomas Goodwin and Loticia his
wife was baptized October the 23rd.
1657. William the sonn of William Goodwin and Annah his
wife was baptized August the 14th.
1659. Anna the daughter of William Goodwyn and Anna his
wife was baptized the 22 day of July.
1 66 1. Richard the sonne of William Goodwyn was baptized the
15th day of November.
1663-4. John the sonn of William Goodwyn and Anna his wife
was baptized the 10 of January.
1669. Samuel Goodwin the sonne of William Goodwin and
Annah his wife was baptized ye 13th Sept.
1674. Mary the daughter of William Goodwyn and Ann his
wife born ye 13th of November baptized the 15th day.
1692-3. Alice Goodwine the daughter of Will: Goodwine and
Mary his wife born the 25 of January (baptized?) Feb.
ye 5-
1697. William the son of Samuel Goodwin and Ann his wife
borne the 19th of September baptized the same day.
1699. Mary Goodwin the daughter of Wm. Goodwin, farmer,
and Mary his wife born the 10th of November and bap-
tized November 16th.
1699-00. John the son of Sam11. Goodwin, farmer, and Ann his
wife born the 17th day of March, baptized the 24th of ye
same month, his father a farmer.
120 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
MARRIAGES.
1587. John Bourton and Denis Goodwin married the of
November.
1601. William Goodwin and Alice Urren married the XXIIII
of Maye.
1602. William Goodwin and Frances Barton married the XVIth
of November.
1618. William Goodwine and Jone Lydyat the daughter of
William Lydyat maryed the 8 daye of Februarie.
1626. John Spencer and Elizabeth Goodwin maryed the XVII
of October.
1630. Beniamine Goodwin and Hanna Lydyat maried the ( ? 21
or 26th) day of May.
(Thomas Lydiat Rector 1612-46.)
1635. Thomas Southam and Jane Goodwine marryed the first
day of November.
1654. William Goodwin and Annah Turner were married May
the 18th. Nathaniell Whatelay justice of peace beinge
present att the marriage to pronounce the parties man and
wife accordinge to the present law in force.
1 69 1. John Goodwin ye son of William Goodwin married Ann
Tredwel of Epwell, April ye 25.
1696. Joseph Lovedren of Great Barford and Mary Goodwin
of this town married the second of November.
1696. Samuel Goodwin of Alkerton and Ann Wyton of Hook-
norton married the 20th of December.
BURIALS.
1549. Elizabeth Goodden buried ye second daye of December.
1590. Henry Gooden buried the XXVII day of Maye.
1 59 1. Thomas Goodden buried the XHIIth of Januarye.
1600. Alice Goodden buried the Vj daye of December.
1602. Alice Goodden buried the Vljth daie of Aprill.
1 619. Helen Goodwine buried the 20 day of Januarie.
1624. Robert Goodwine buryed the 15 day of March.
1628. Alice Goodwyn the daughter of William Goodwyn buried
the ninth day of Aprill.
1628. William Goodwyn, pauper, buried May the eighteenth
Anno Dom :
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 121
1637. William Goodwine, the elder, buryed the 2 daye of Sep-
tember.
1640. Joseph Goodwine buryed the first day of March.
1647. Johannah Goodwin eldest daughter of Benja: Goodwin
was buryed Feb. the 22nd.
1653. Elizabeth Goodwin daughter to Benjamin Goodwin was
buryed the 23rd June.
1659. Anna the daughter of William Goodwin and Anna his
wife was buried December the 28th.
1 66 1. Joseph Goodwyn was buried the first day of Aprill.
1688. William Goodwin ye aged buried November 28 A. D.
1668.
1691. Annah Goodwin ye wife of William Goodwin was buried
ye 4th of June.
LINCOLN TRANSCRIPTS, BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE.
William son of William Gooding baptised 26 March 1606.
REGISTER OF WROXTON, OXFORDSHIRE.
Baptisms begin September 1548. (A gap 1557-62) down to
1621, a transcript of that date searched to 1660.
1 581 August. Richard Goodwin the sonne of Richard Goodwyn
was baptised ye 20th daye.
1585 September. John Goodwyn ye sonne of Richard Goodwin
was christened ye 17th daye.
1589 Julie. Alice Goodwin ye daughter of Richard Goodwin
was baptised ye 30th day.
1 591 December. Thomas Goodwin ye sonne of Richard Good-
win was baptised ye 17th daie.
Marriages begin October 1552. (A transcript down to 1620.)
A gap 1615-1618: also 1642-1654. Searched to 1660.
1 619 Julye. Richard Goodwyn and Margarett Partlett were
married the First daye.
.Burials begin October 1548 (a transcript down to 1619).
Searched to 1660.
1598 July. Richard Goodwin the sonne of Richard Goodwyn
was buried the 29th day.
1632 July. Richard Goodwin was buried the 6th day.
122 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
PETERBOROUGH DIOCESAN REGISTRY, 1598, ARCH-
DEACONRY OF NORTHAMPTON No. 10.
Folio 9. EGLETON, RUTLAND. Anthony Goodwyn, church-
warden, sworn.
Folio 12. UPPINGHAM, RUTLAND. Robert Goodwine,
sidesman, sworn.
REGISTER OF BROMFIELD, SHROPSHIRE.
CHURCHMAN.
MARRIAGES.
1564 May 16. Roger Churchman and Joice Braddock.
1592 April 2. William Churchman and Johan Giles.
OVERTON.
BAPTISMS.
1638 January 24. George son of Matthew Overton and Joan.
1639 March 20. Elinor daughter of Matthew and Joan Over-
ton.
MARRIAGE.
1 641 June 16. Richard Richards and Ann Overton.
BURIAL.
1638 March 16. George son of Matthew Overton and Joan.
REGISTER OF CHELMARSH, SHROPSHIRE.
OVERTON.
BAPTISMS.
1557 October 18. Rychard son of John Overton.
1560 November 13. John son of John Overton.
1563 January 12. Thomas son of John Overton.
1567 May 20. Thomas son of John Overton.
1569 December 11. Elnor daughter of John Overton.
1574 July 21. Frances son of John Overton.
1595 June 30. Thomas base son of Thomas Overton and Alyce
Wood.
1600 January 20. Agnes filia Ricardi Overton.
1602 May 9. Thomas Alius of Ricardi Overton.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. I 23
1605 June 24. Johanne son of Ricardi Overton.
1633 December 20. Frances daughter of Frances and Mrgerie
Overton.
1684 August 31. Margerie daughter of George and Eleanor
Overton.
MARRIAGES.
1579 October 9. Thomas nyckols and Elizabeth Overton.
1599 January 31. Ricardus Overton and Isabeth Croft.
1655 June 23. Richard Walker and Anne daughter of John
Overton.
BURIALS.
1564 April 30. Thomas son of John Overton.
1594 March 10. John Overton.
1605 July 16. Isabella uxor Ricardi Overton.
161 7 February 14. Margaret uxor of Thomas Overton.
1640 February 14. Thomas Overton.
1648 May 29. Margerie wife of Frances Overton.
1655 March 21. The widow Overton.
Thomas Overton, a sidesman 1605/6, Churchwarden 1618/9,
1632/3.
REGISTER OF CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE.
OVERTON.
BAPTISM.
1665 March 11. Charles son of Charles Overton and Elizabeth
of Little Stretton.
BURIALS.
1665 October 16. Jone Overton.
1667 April 8. Elizabeth wife of Charles Overton of Little
Stretton.
REGISTER OF CLAVERLY, SHROPSHIRE.
BAPTISM.
1613 March 25. John son Lawrence Goodwyne.
OVERTON.
BAPTISMS.
1592 December 10. Ellinor daughter of Walter Overtone.
1595 August 24. Jane daughter of Walter Overtone.
124 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1599 September 7. John son of Walter Overtone.
1601 February 16. Jone daughter of Walter Overtone.
1605 May 5. Edward son of Walter Overtone.
1610 November 19. Thomas son of Walter Overtone.
161 1 April 1. Margery daughter of Mary Overton.
1614 August 14. Frances daughter of Walter Overtone.
BURIALS.
161 1 April 2. Margery daughter of Mary Overton.
161 1 April 1. Mary Overton.
REGISTER OF CLEOBURY MORTIMER, SHROPSHIRE.
BAPTISM.
1620 December( — ). ( ) son of Margaret Goodwin.
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
1696 February 4. William Edwards, clerk, and Mrs. Elizabeth
Goodwin.
BURIAL.
1620 December 25. ( ) son of Margaret Goodin.
REGISTER OF CLUNBURY, SHROPSHIRE.
CHURCHMAN.
BAPTISMS.
1619 February 6. Francisci fil. Francisci Churchman.
1621 February 24. Rogerus filius Francisci Churchman.
1623 March (7?). Katherine Fransisci Churchman de Clon-
ton.
1629 May 3. Johannis filius(a?) Francisci Churchman?
1632 . John son Francis Churchman.
1631 August 21. Richard son of Francis Churchman and
Johan.
1677 April 22. Francis son of Francis Churchman and Joan.
1684 March 20. Thomas son of Francis Churchman and Joan.
1697 June J7- Hannah daughter of Francis Churchman and
Joan.
MARRIAGES.
1 61 7 January 28. Franciscus Churchman et Johanna Philips.
1621 June 16. Richardus Gough et Margaretta Churchman.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 125
1 618 January 7. Antonius Churchman.
1676 May 11. Roger Churchman.
1697 March 3. Hannah daughter of Francis Churchman and
Joan.
REGISTER OF HOPTON CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE.
CHURCHMAN.
BAPTISMS.
1660 October 7. Margaret daughter of John Churchman and
Margaret. (John Churchman churchwarden.)
1 661 August 20. Margaret daughter of Richard Churchman
and Dorothy.
1663 December 20. Mary daughter of John Churchman and
Margaret.
1668 May 15. Aaron son of Richard Churchman and Dorothy.
1678 March 15. Henry son of Richard Churchman and Mary.
1680 January 3. The daughter of Richard Churchman and
Mary.
(1681 March 14. Hannah daughter of Richard Churchman and
Mary.) baptised?
1683 May 1. Moses son of Richard Churchman and Mary.
1684 May 4. Thomas son of Richard Churchman and Mary.
1685 March 23. Frances daughter of Richard Churchman and
Mary.
1687 October 30. Dorothy daughter of Richard Churchman
and Mary.
1691 May 27. Benjamin son of Richard Churchman and Mary.
MARRIAGE.
1677 November 11. Richard Squire and Miriam Churchman.
BURIALS.
1668 May 23. Dorothy wife of Richard Churchman.
1672 July 19. Martha daughter of John Churchman and Mar-
garet.
1 68 1 April 6. Henry son of Richard Churchman and Mary.
1684 May 10. Moses son of Richard Churchman and Mary.
1696 April 17. Richard Churchman.
126 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
REGISTER OF HOPTON WAFERS, SHROPSHIRE.
CHURCHMAN.
1560. Rector, Edward Churchman. Patron, Humphrey Hyde.
BURIAL.
1683 January 28. Joan Churchman.
REGISTER OF LONG STANTON, SHROPSHIRE.
CHURCHMAN.
BAPTISMS.
1578 4 June. William Churchman son of Richard Churchman.
1582 Quinto die mensis Julij. Josepus Churchman filius Rich-
ardi Churchman et Johane ux. ejus renuatus fuit.
1583 Vicessimo septimo die mensis Julij. Josephus Churchman
fili' Ric. Churchman renuatus fuit.
1584-5 Vicessimo die mensis Febriearij. Osias Churchman filius
Richardi Churchman renuatus Fuit.
1588 13 September. Ann Churchman daughter of Richard
Churchman.
1 591 ? August. Elizabeth Churchman daughter of Richard
Churchman.
1592 10 December. Mary Churchman daughter of Richard
Churchman.
1596 1 September. Adah Churchman daughter of Richard
Churchman.
1614 17 July. Margaret Churchman daughter of Joseph
Churchman of Long Stanton.
1 61 9 31 July. Richard Churchman son of Joseph Churchman.
MARRIAGES.
1598 20 November. William Churchman of Hungerford took
to himself for wife Frances Ow'ton of Oxenbolde.
1 61 4 25 May. George Woller and Ann Churchman.
BURIALS.
1578 4 August. William Churchman filius Richardi Church-
man.
1582 Decimo nono Julij predictus. Josephus Churchman egit
sup'ma et sepultus fuit.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 1 27
1612 7 March. Frances Churchman daughter of Joseph Church-
man of Long Stanton.
161 8. Johanne Churchman uxor Richardi Churchman de Longa
Stanton egit suprema et sepultus fuit.
1 62 1. Richardus Churchman clericus et Hujus ecclesie vicarius
sepultus fuit quarto die Augusti anno predicto.
OVERTON.
BAPTISMS.
1575 3 August. x\ndrew Owten son of John Owten.
1584 18 April. Maurice Ou'ton Alius Johannis Ou'ton de Oxen-
bond.
1622? 25 December. Priscilla Overton daughter of Maurice
Overton and Jane his wife.
MARRIAGES.
1589 14 February. Thomas Ou'ton of Chetton and Joane
Hodgkis.
1592 25 September. Edward Russell gentleman and Frances
Ou'erton of Chetton.
1598 20 November. William Churchman of Hungerford took
to himself for wife Frances Ow'ton of Oxenbolde.
BURIALS.
1584 18 July. Elizabeth Ou'ton, widow, of Oxenbolde.
1613 16 May. Elizabeth Ou'ton daughter of Thomas Ou'ton of
Weston.
1618 3 May. Margaret Ow'ton wife of John Ow'ton of Oxen-
bolde.
REGISTER OF NEENTON, SHROPSHIRE.
OVERTON.
BAPTISMS.
1594 May 30. Mary Ou'ton daughter of Frances.
1 60 1 April 26. Ellen Overton daughter of Frances.
1604 January 17. Jane Ou'ton daughter of John.
1608 December 26. Rowland son of John Overton and Eliza-
beth.
MARRIAGE.
1635 September 21. Richard son of Richard Grime and Mary
Overton.
128 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
BURIAL.
1636 March 29. Thomas Overton son of John.
PARISH REGISTER OF SHIPTON, SHROPSHIRE.
CHURCHMAN.
BAPTISMS.
1540 May 27. Agneta Churchman filia Johannis Churchman.
1544 December 27. Richardus Churchman filius Johannis
Churchman.
1550 June 1. Matheus Churchman filius Predicti Johannis
Churchman.
1571 September 2. Jane Churchman filia Thome Churchman.
1572 December 15. Franciscus Churchman filius Edwardi
Churchman.
MARRIAGE.
1569 August 29. Thomas Wall accepit and Annam Churchman.
BURIALS.
1550 April 18. Johannes Churchman.
1575 September 14. Cicilia Churchman.
1576 March 20. Johannes Uppington servus of Jane Church-
man, vidua.
1586 March 31. Ed wardus Tybbotte servus Joanne Churchman,
vidue.
1590 April 17. Jana Churchman vidua.
1596 August 2. Elizabetha Churchman uxor Thome Church-
man.
1599 January 17. Thomas Churchman.
INSIDE THE COVER OF THE REGISTER.
22 December 1605. Received the day and yeare above said of
Richard Churchman, Vicar of Long Stanton and Co. of
Salop, clerk, the sum of 20s of lawful English money
which said 20s was given by the last will and testament of
Thomas Churchman brother of him the said Richard to
be set out for the use of the poor of the said parish of
Shipton for ever and now delivered to the churchwardens
whose names are under written, namely John Amyes, John
Tylley, Gard.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 1 29
The day and yeare first above written A. D. 1610 the 20s
above said was redelivered by John Tylley into the hands
custody and keeping of John Wedgewood of Brocton then
made new churchwardens and to (pay?) for the use of yt
att the yeares. Witnesses : Richard Churchman, William
Jurden, Richard Paramore, Thomas Wosould. The vth
day of September A. D. 161 7, the above named John
Wedgwood redelivered the said sum of 20s with account
for the interest of the same for the time he had yt into the
hand of Thomas Blakeway of Brocton and Richard Dixon,
churchwardens for this teare (yeare?). Witnesses hereof
Richard Churchman, clerk, Thomas Wossuld, Thomas
Dallow.
REGISTER OF SAINT MARY, SHREWSBURY,
SHROPSHIRE.
OVERTON.
MARRIAGES.
1639 May 4. Rowland Overton and Susan Nonneley.
1643 December 31. Abraham Fraunce and Susane Overton.
REGISTER OF SIDBURY, SHROPSHIRE.
CHURCHMAN.
BURIALS.
1658 March 6. Joseph Churchman.
1665 April 7. Elinor Churchman, widow.
OVERTON.
BAPTISMS.
1589 July 21. Katharine daughter of Fransis Overton.
1612 April 26. Francis son of John Overton.
161 3 July 24. Anne daughter of John Overton.
1617 August 24. Joane daughter of John Overton.
BURIALS.
1612 May 29. Francis Overton, aforesaid.
1 61 6 August 8. Edward Overton.
1618 September 28. Overton (Anne).
130 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
PARISH REGISTER OF STANTON LACY,
SHROPSHIRE.
CHURCHMAN.
BAPTISM.
1694 February 7. Maria filia Williel Churchman and Anne.
MARRIAGE.
1693 November 9. Guillelimus Churchman and Marian, Cays-
well.
OVERTON.
BAPTISMS.
1634 June 3. Thomas son of Matthew Overton and Johan.
1635 March 19. An daughter of Matthew Ouerton.
1643 July 25. The daughter of Matthew Overton and Johan
de Stant.
1662 June 5. Matthew son of Thomas of the Stockin.
1665 March 30. Thomas son of Thomas Overton and Joan.
MARRIAGE.
1594 June 23. John Overton and Elizabeth Done.
BURIALS.
1602 May 11. Richard Ou'ton.
1643 Jub' x4- Elnor daughter of Matthew Overton and Joane.
1670 October 15. Joan Overton.
REGISTER OF WEM, SHROPSHIRE.
MARRIAGE.
1588 June 9. Richarde Chaddocke and Katharyne Goodni
(Gooden).
BURIAL.
1664? May 24. Jane wife of Lawrence Goodinge, labourer.
TRANSCRIPTS OF NORTH PETHERTON, SOMERSET-
SHIRE.
BAPTISMS.
Henry Goodinge 1 July 1599.
Richard Gooding 28 August 1597.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 131
John Goodinge 26 April 1607.
Elizabeth Goodinge 3 May 1607.
Marie Goodinge 1 November 1607.
Richard son of Matthew and Joane Goodinge 21 December 1635.
BURIALS.
Joane Goodinge 23 April 1607.
John Goodinge 24 September 1607.
Agnes Goodinge 14 December 1607.
(No more transcripts till 1621.)
John Goodden 23 March 162 1/2.
John Goodinge 20 May 1637.
MARRIAGES.
Symon Ralph and Joan Gooddenn 21 April 1623.
Richard Dobyne and Grace Goddinge 12 May 1623.
Stephan Poole and Elizabeth Goodwiche 13 May 1623.
Thomas Goadinge and Joan Goodwiche 30 June 1636.
(These are all the transcripts of North Petherton up to 1660.)
TRANSCRIPTS AT BURY, BILDESTON, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISM.
1588 11 August. Ephraim Goodwyn son of Robert and Mar-
garet.
BURY TRANSCRIPTS, BOXTEAD, SUFFOLK.
MARRIAGE.
x583 3 November. Garling and Joan Goodwyn.
ARCH. SUDBURY TRANSCRIPTS, BRENT ELEIGH,
SUFFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1 581 April 24. William Gooddyn son of William Gooddyn.
1582 October 10. Susan Goodwyn daughter of William Good-
wyn.
BURIAL.
1 581 May 4. William Gooddyn son of William Gooddyn.
132 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
TRANSCRIPTS AT BURY, BRENT ELEIGH, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISM.
1584 I March. James Gooddinge son of William Gooddinge.
BRUNDISH, SUFFOLK.
1605 September 5. Elisabeth, daughter of Thomas Goodwynne
and Elisabeth, baptised.
1608 May 17. John Goodwynne and Mary Edgar, daughter of
Herry Edgar gent, married.
HOLY TRINITY, BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
Churchwardens' book, begins 1577.
1559. Paid to William Alleyns for 2 lods of sand 4d.
Paid to William Alleyns for 3 lods of sand 6d.
1 561. To Mottes for fetching of the Maleins eye 2d.
1567. Paid for a paier of Indent: for the pore child Esay
Coward. Apprenticed to John Hyndes, glouer 8d. Thomas
Edwardes and John Pricket being church reves.
1568. Paid to John Bowtright for a fyrkyn of bothe Beerys I4d.
1569. An account taken of William Alleyns and John Ward,
church revys Anno. 1569.
1571. Metal bought to pay back metal borowed, bought of John
Mamocke of Dacenham.
To Fylbrugg for drawing 116 foot of borde for the pen-
tysse at the Shoppe at Becklys 3s. nd.
1572. To Bowtrightes for charges of the comyssarye Mr.
Crampton and ye servants at the spiritual court there
3s. 4d.
Page 19. 1573. Memorandum ther Remayneth in the hands of
Edmund Goodwyne in money that he borrowed of ye
Inhabitants wherof 12s. was parcel of the collection of
the ploughe 30s. And the 10s. was taken owt of ye purse.
This is also mentioned on page 79.
Page 85. 1574. To Hewet and Potter for doing a daies worke,
masons worke. The drinke meate and wages 2d.
Page 91. 1575. For a paier of Indent: and one obligation for
Kemp's boye I2d.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 133
Page 93. To Mr. Miles Hyndes for 7 shepe skynnes for 2
dobblets and 2 paier of sloppes for the 2 boys, Kempe and
Tyrrell 2s. 8d.
Page 93. 1575. Received of Edmund Goodwyne in partye pay-
ment of his debt of 30s.
Page 101. 1576. Received there of Edmund Goodwyne in
partye payment of his debt 6s. 8d, so the said Edmund
Goodwyne still owes thirteen shillings and 4d, no more.
Page 102. 1576. Edmund Goodwyne owed 13s. 4d.
Page 103. 1577. Received of William Alleyns for . old copper
3s. 7d.
Received of Edmund Goodwyne in partye
payment of his debt 6s. 8d.
Page 109. 1577. Edmund Goodwyne owes 6s. 8d.
Page 114. 1578. Mr. Throckmorton oweth for one years
ferme endyd at Myckelmus 1578 for the house called
Dalysons 20s.
Page in. 1579. Edmund Goodwyne debt 3s. 4d, paid.
Page 121. Edmund Goodwyne still owes 3s. 4d.
Page 129. 1 581. Paid towards the healing of Agnes Motts
&c. 4s.
Page 153. 1584. Paid Mr. Throckmorton for a bushel of
lime 4d.
Page 172. 1587. Paid for a quart of wine that was sent to
William Linnaker one Good Friday when he preached to
Mr. Throckmorton. (Mr. Linnaker was minister of
Ditchingham.)
TRANSCRIPTS AT BURY, BURGATE, SUFFOLK.
BURIAL.
1586 5 July. James Goodwyn.
DARSHAM REGISTER, SUFFOLK.
1636 October 18. Mr. John Goodwin and Mrs. Mary Holcraft
married.
1636 November 22. Amy Goodwine buried.
No baptisms before 1660.
134 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
TRANSCRIPTS AT BURY, DENSTON, SUFFOLK.
BURIAL.
1587 9 February. William Goodwin.
REGISTER BILLS AT BURY, EUSTON, SUFFOLK.
MARRIAGE.
1596 25 July. William Goddyn — Joane Ludbrooke.
TRANSCRIPTS AT BURY, EYE, SUFFOLK.
BURIAL.
1587 6 February. Thomas Goodwin.
FRESSINGFIELD, SUFFOLK.
From Rev. J. J. Raven, Fressingfield.
John Goodwyne paying tithe in "lett Whyttyngham" (Little
Whittingham?) in Fressingfield 1567.
FRESTON, SUFFOLK.
1588. Gregory Gooddind of Tattaston (now Tattingstone) and
Margaret Day of Freston were married the 21st October.
1589. Margaret Goodding the daughter of Gregory Goodding
was baptised the 22nd day of August.
1595. Mr. Thomas Goodding was buried the 1st day of Novem-
ber.
1601. Mr. Robert Goodding was buried the 23rd January.
1604. Margaret Goodding daughter of Thomas Goodding was
baptised 6th July.
1606. Mary Goodding daughter of Thomas Goodding was bap-
tised the 1 2th June.
1607. Thomas Goodding son of Thomas Goodding was baptised
the 22nd December.
1619. John Goodding was buried the 10th day of October.
1620. Jermin? Goodding the son of Thomas Goodding, Gent,
and his wife was baptised the nth day of September.
1 62 1. Gregory Goodding of Tadtaston and Ann Gosline were
married the 23rd day of December.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 135
1622. Thomas Goodding the son of Thomas Goodding, Gent,
was buried the 19th day of April.
1622. Ann Goodding was buried the 4th day of June.
1622. Jane Gooddinge the daughter of Mr. Gooddinge was
buried the 20th day of June.
1622. John Goodding the son of Mr. Gooddinge was buried the
1st of August.
1624. Mr. Thomas Goodding, Gent, was buried the 14th day of
March (Query August?).
1625. Jeffery Blosse and Ursula Gooddinge were married the
26th April.
1657. William Deekes of Rattlesden and Margarett Gooden of
Holebrooke were married this 26th November.
FROSTENDEN, SUFFOLK.
1571 Nov. 11. Richard Goodwyne of Rica et uxoris eius (sic)
de Bliforthe baptised.
1570 Sept. 17. Thomas G son of Richard and his wife
ye daughter of (sic) Blyborough buried.
1584 Oct. 5. Jefferye Fiske of Westhall and Sara Goodwyne
daughter of John of Mettfield married.
1587-8 Mar. 3. William Clarke and Jane Goodwyne married.
GROTON, SUFFOLK.
1658 May 9. Thomasin Goodin daughter of Thomas & Eliza-
beth baptised.
GREAT BLAKENHAM, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1773. Maria daughter of William and Jane Goodwin October 24.
1775. Jane daughter of William and Jane Goodwin October 15.
MARRIAGES.
1714. John Powle and' Mary Goodwin October 2.
1790. Robert Goodwin and Martha Hedgell October 10.
31 Aug.
1584.
15 Nov.
1584-
16 Sep.
1593-
17 Nov.
1593'
136 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
BURIALS.
1662. John Goodwin January 28.
Mary daughter of John Goodwin February 8.
1680. Mary Goodwyn, widow, March 21.
1691. William son of John Goodwyn, August 15.
1697. John son of John and Mary Goodwin June 18.
1722. John Goodwin February 26.
HADLEIGH, SUFFOLK.
MARRIAGES.
Wm. Blanchard to Elizabeth Goodwyn.
Tho. Bragge to Jonne Goodwine.
Henry Goodine to Edonie Abbott, both single.
Willm. Goodwin, sing., to Jonne Mvnson, wid.
ARCHDEACONRY OF SUDBURY TRANSCRIPTS,
HARTEST, SUFFOLK.
CHURCHMAN.
BAPTISM.
1582 13 July. Elizabeth Churchman daughter of John Church-
HASKETON, SUFFOLK.
Myles Goodwin and Margaret Cockell 11 December 1583.
William Gooding and Thomazine Godfrie, widow, 10 February
1603.
Robert Goodwin son of William and Margaret baptised 19 March
1646.
Robert Goodwin died at Smyrian 1665.
Elizabeth Goodwin married William Cobham 1690.
Elizabeth Gooding married William Hewit 1673.
HEMINGSTON, SUFFOLK.
1693 August 6. Benjamin son of Mr. Benjamin Goodwyn and
Anne his wife was baptised.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 137
BURY TRANSCRIPTS, HERRINGSWELL, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISM.
1583 15 August. Lettice Goodyn daughter of William Good-
win.
TRANSCRIPTS AT BURY. HOPTON, SUFFOLK.
MARRIAGE.
1584 3 February. John Goodwyn and Prudence Cony, widow.
REGISTER OF SAINT ANDREW, ILKETSHALL,
SUFFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
Sheet 1, page 1. 1582 September 23. Mary daughter of John
Goodwyn.
Page 3. 1594 May 5. Thomas Goodwyn, son a base-born of
Sarra Goodwyn.
MARRIAGE.
Sheet 2, page 1. 1564 December 18. John Bryant and Eliza-
beth Goodwyn.
BURIAL.
Sheet 4, page 1. (1542?) January 19. Alyce Goodynge.
ST. CLEMENT, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK.
1588. William Slynger and Margaret Goodwin were married
the 19 of December.
1 59 1. John Gooddinge the sonne of Edward Gooddinge, port-
man, was buried the 24 of Januarye.
1592. Rauffe Goodwin the sonne of Rauffe Goodwine and
Cicilie his wife was baptized the first daie of October.
1593. Henry Wright and Margaret Goodwin were married the
last daie of December.
1594. Richard Goodwin the sonne of Richard Goodwin and
Elizabeth his wife was baptized the 18th of August.
1596. Rauffe Goodwin was buried the 19 daie of August.
1596. William Slynger was buried the 5 daie of October.
I597- John Goodwin the sonne of Richard Goodwin and Eliza-
beth his wife was baptized the 24 of Aprill.
138 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1597. Margaret Slinger, widowe, was buried the 18 Januarye.
1599, Elizabeth Goodwin the daughter of Richard Goodwyn
and of Elizabeth his wife was baptized the 13 daye of
Maye.
1599. Elizabeth Goodwin an Infant was buried the 21 daie of
June.
1600. Margaret Goodwin the daughter of Richard Goodwyn
and of Elizabeth his wife was baptized the 10 of August.
1600. Margaret Goodwin, an infant, was buried the 14 August.
1 60 1. Elyne Goodwine the daughter of Richard Goodwine and
of Elizabeth his wife was baptized the 18 daie of October.
1603. John Goodwin and Anne Closter married the laste daye
Julye.
1604. Jn Goodwin son to Jn Goodwin and An his wyffe 30 of
maye.
1606. Margret Goodwin daughter of John Goodwin and of
Sisly his wife was Baptized the 12 of September.
1607. John Goodwine the sonne of Henrie Goodwine and Anne
his wife was baptized the third of Maye.
1 61 5. Susan Goodwin the daughter of Willm. was baptized the
third of September.
1615. Sarah Goodwin the daughter of Willm. was baptized the
24 of September.
1619. ffrancys Gooding and the Widdowe Church was maryed
the nth of Aprill.
1620. Mary Goodwyn daughter of ffrancis Goodwyn and of
Johanne his wyefe was baptized October 29th.
1622. Alice Goodwyn daughter of ffr. Gooding and Joane his
wyef baptized 4 Januarye.
1622. Alice Goodinge daughter of frr. Goodinge buried 23
ffebr.
1625. The wife of ffrancis Goodwine buried ye 12 of Octobr.
1626. Margaret Goodwine the daughter of Nathaniell Goodwin
and of Margaret his wife was bap : ye 18 of ffeb.
1628. Elizabeth Gooden the daughter of Nathaniell Gooden and
of Margaret his wife was baptized ye 2.y day of July.
1630. Nathaniell Gooding the sonne of Nathaniell and of
Marget his wife was baptized the 29 of Aprill.
1630. John Gooding sonne of John Gooding was buried 30 day
of June.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 139
1630. Susan Gooding was buried the 12 day of July.
1 63 1. ff ranees Gooding and Marget Cooke married 13 day of
June.
1632. John Gooding son of John Gooding and of Margaret his
wife was baptized the 30 day of June.
1636. Sammuell Goodwyn the son of (blank) and of Margaritt
his wife was baptised the 9th day of October.
1639. Laurance Gouldsbrey( ?) and Ann Goodwine were mar-
ryed the 6th August.
1639. John Strutt and Elezabeth Goodwinge were maryed the
1 6th of January.
1640. William Goodwing was Buried the 20 of August.
1649. Cicelye Goodwyn widdow buried 20 of May.
1649. Margarett Gooding wife of ffrancis was buried 19 July.
1649. Mary Goodwyn widdow buried 19 September.
1652. ffrancis Goodwine Buried 19 July.
1655. Deborah Goodinge daughter of Edward Goodinge and
Elizabeth his wife baptised ye 18 of July.
1670. James Goodwinn wife buried July 29.
ST. LAWRENCE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK.
MARRIAGES.
1546 February 3. Edmond Leche and Marion Gener.
1635 July 22. Robert Fordom and Abigail Goodinge.
BAPTISMS.
1550 April 3. Edmond son of Edmond Goodwin.
1 55 1 April 20. Thomas son of Edmond Goodwin.
1552 March 20. John son of Edmond Goodwin.
1553 November 5. Margaret daughter of Edmond Goodwin.
ST. MARGARET, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1538 May 5. William son of George Goodwyn.
1538 December 8. Cecily daughter of Matthew Goodwyn.
J539 April 5. Robert son of Stephen Goodyng.
1539 April 5 (?). Stephen son of Stephen Goodyng (?).
1 541 August 18. Alice daughter of Matthew Goodwyn.
140 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1547 November. Jone daughter of Matthew Goodwyn.
1548 January — ? Katherine daughter of Thomas (Good-
wyn?).
1548 September 3. John son of Matthew Goodwyn.
1552 August 8. Henry son of Matthew Goodwyn.
1553 August 5. Jone daughter of Edward Goodwyn.
1559 April 6. Susan daughter of Matthew Goodwyn.
1559 January 4. William son of Edmund Goodwyn.
1562 28 September. Thomas son of Edward Goodwyn.
1563 March 28. Elizabeth daughter of Edward and of Jane
Gener his wife, Sunday.
1564 May 6. Matthew son of Edward and of Jane Gener his
wife, Saturday.
1566 November 28. William son of Edward Goodwyn and of
Jane Gener his wife, Thursday.
1568 May 5. Jane daughter of Edward Goodwyn and of Jane
Gener his wife, Wednesday.
1569 22 August. Alys daughter of Edward Goodwyn and of
Gener his wife, Monday.
1569 September 18. Mary daughter of Robert Goodwyn and
Margery, Sunday.
1569 February 19. Roger son of Henrye Goodwyn and Mar-
garet, Sunday.
1570 September 30. Margaret daughter of Henrye Goodwyn
and Margaret, Sunday.
1575 May 30. John son of Henrye Goodwyn and Margaret,
Wednesday.
1576 11 November. Anne daughter of Symeon Godynge and of
Anne, Sunday.
1578 April 20. Joan daughter of Symeon Godynge and of
Anne, Sunday.
1580 28 August. Elizabeth daughter of George Gooddinge,
Sunday.
1 58 1 February 4. Thomas son of George Gooddinge Die Solis.
1586/7 June 12. John son of George and Margaret Goodwin.
1589 August 25. Alice daughter of Goodwin.
1589 December 13. Robert son of Robert Goodyn.
1 591 June 6. Water son of George Goodwyn.
1592 February 25. John son of Robert Goodwyn.
1594 March 30. John son of Robert Goodwyn.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. *4X
1594 May 9. John son of Thomas Goodwyn.
1599 September 3. Rebecca daughter of Robert Goodwyn.
161 1 September 12. Thomas son of Mr. George Gooding.
BURIALS.
1620 November 9. Robert Gooding son of Robert Gooding.
1628 March 31. Mary wife of Mr. Robert Goodwyn.
1628 April 12. John Goodwyn.
1628/9 February 20. Lettice daughter of John Goodwyn.
1630 July 28. Mr. Robert Goodwyn.
1630/1 March 1. Mr. Edward Goodwyn.
1547/8 February 26. Thom. Goodwyn was buried.
1572 May 19. Susan the daughter of Matthew Goodwin, some-
time Portman of this town, and of Joan his wife was
buried, Munday.
1575 August 22. Joan an infant daughter of Symeon Godynge
and of Anne his wife, Monday.
1575 November 27. John an infant son of Herrye Goodwyn
and of Margaret his wife, Wednesday.
1576 November 20. Anne daughter of Syemon Godynge and
Annys, Tuesday.
1576 February 17. Margaret wife of Herrye Goodwyn, Sun-
day.
1577 June 12. Herrye Goodwyn, wydower, Wednesday.
1585 November 2. Margery Goodwyn, singlewoman of this
p'ish.
1588 August 23. John son of George Goodwyn.
1588 October 21. William Goodwin son of George.
1589 December 13. John Goodwin son of John.
1592 November 18. Eeli(?) Goodwin, widow.
MARRIAGES.
1552 October 16. Edward Goodwyne and Jane Joyner.
1567 February 14. Robert Godyn of this p'ish and Margery
Tame(?) of Rushmere, both single, married in Rushmere
church.
1571 April 19. Ruben Goodynche and Elizabeth Glover (single),
Thursday.
1577 December 16. George Goodwyn and Margaret Bowton,
both single.
142 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ST. MARY LE TOWER, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK.
1544. Willm. Goddwyn the sonne of Thomas Goodwyn was
baptized in the sayde Churche the xxij daye of Januarye.
Another copy reads xvii.
1545. Alyce Goodwyn the daughter of Thomas Goodwyn was
baptized the xxj daye of Januarye.
1547. Lyonell Goodwyne the sonne of Thomas Goodwyne was
baptized in the sayd Churche in the yeare of our Lord God
1547 and the xxiijth daye of December.
1547. Thomas Goodwynge was baptized the ixth day of Janu-
arye.
1549. Edmunde Goodwyne the sonne of Edmund Goodwyne
was baptized the viijth daye of Maye.
1557. Tamasinge Goodynge the daughter of Thomas Goodynge
was baptized the Noxte day of Aprille (i. e. nth) in the
saide Church. Another abstract reads 8th.
1580. Edmond Goodinge sonne of Simonde and Anne was bap-
tized the 5th of Januarie.
1583. James Goodinge the sonne of Simond and Anne was bap-
tized the 25 of November. Another copy reads 1582.
1585. Dorathie Goodinge dauter of Thomas and Christiane was
baptized the 12 of October.
1587. Thomas Goodinge sonne of Simeon was baptised the 20
of September.
1588. Simond Goodinge sonne of Simond was baptised the 29
of Januarie.
1635. Thomas Bowdwell and Anne Goodinge were married the
16 of May.
1693. Mr. John Goodwyn of Martlesham vid. and Mrs. Eliza-
beth Boncher of Ipswich, singlewoman, were marryed
September 22.
ST. MARY AT THE ELMS, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISM.
1577 April 26. Ales dau. of Thomas Goodwyn and Margaret
his wife baptised.
MARRIAGES.
1573 December 22. James Cokfeld and Alys Goodynge mar-
ried.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 143
1598-9 February 22. James Wiman and Chrystyne Goodynge
married.
BURIALS.
1579 June 19. Matheue Goodyne a mared man buried.
1 580- 1 January 9. Jonne Goodwine, widow, buried.
ST. MARY AT THE KEY, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1568 March 27. Richard Goodinge son of Richard.
1572 November 16. John Goodinge son of Richard.
1574 November 14. Margaret Goodinge daughter of Richard.
1574/5 March 6. Johanne Goodinge daughter of Ruben.
1578 July 2. Marian Goodinge daughter of Christopher.
1580 (Sept. Oct. or Nov.) 27. William Gooding son of John.
1583 May 16. Katherine Gooding daughter of John.
1585 July 20. Richard Gooding son of John.
1589 September 25. Elizabeth Gooding daughter of John.
1613 March 6. Margaret Goodwin daughter of Henry.
1616 September 28. William Goodwin son of Henry.
BURIALS.
1562 December 22. Mr. Ralfe Goodwyne, Bailiff.
1572 August 2. Elizabeth Goodwyne, late wife of Ralfe Good-
wyne.
1604 November 1. Margaret Gooding wife of John Gooding,
brewer.
(year lost) October 25. The wife of George Goodwine.
ST. MATTHEW, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1566 August 11. Robert son of Robert Borman and Ales his
wife.
1578 October 16. Dorothy daughter of Thomas Goodinge and
Christian.
I5^3 June 9. Sara daughter of Thomas Goodwinge.
1 591 November 28. Joseph son of Thomas Gooding.
1597 August 15. Robert son of Thomas Gooding.
144 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
BURIALS.
1578 February 8. Dorothy Gooding daughter of Thomas.
1584 October 12. Sara Goodwine daughter of Thomas.
1597 February 11. Thomas Gooding.
INDEX LIBRARY, ST. MATTHEW, IPSWICH,
SUFFOLK.
Joseph son of Thomas Gooding, Christened 28 November 1591.
Doratye daughter of Thomas and Christian Gooding, christened
16 October 1578, buried 8 February 1578/9.
Robert and Thomas Goodwin Christened 15 August 1597.
Thomas Gooding buried 12 February 1597/8.
Francis Gooding buried 13 March 1636/7.
Henry Goodwin and Martha Baker married 12 February 1670/71.
Daniel Gooding and Elizabeth Smith, both single, married 1 July
1679.
Sara daughter of Thomas Goodwin christened 9 June 1680,
buried 17 July i68o( ?).
Mathew Gooding and Abigail Scott, both single, married 3 Janu-
ary 1681/82.
Elizabeth Goodwin daughter of Peter and Martha christened 2
August 1682.
Martha Goodwin buried 24 April 1683.
Mary Goodwin and John Walsingham married 6 November 1696.
Altar Tombs in church yard. No shield or arms.
Amos Goodwin died August 7, 1829 Aged 49.
Hannah his wife died December 6 1840 Aged 58.
Caroline Amelia, daughter died January 16, 1846, aged 21.
Hannah daughter died September 1, 1835, Aged 17.
Sarah daughter died February 2, 1836, Aged 16.
ST. NICHOLAS, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1557 December — ? John son of Edmond Goodwin.
1582 May 17. John son of Edward Gooding.
BURIAL.
1630 May 7. John Goodwin.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 145
ST. STEPHEN, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK.
1610. Elizabeth Goodwyn als (blank) widdowe was buried
March 10 Anno ut supra.
161 1. Anne the daughter of Thorn Goodwyn, Gent, and of Mary
his wiffe was baptized June 13, Anno ut supra.
161 1. Anne Goodwyn the daughter of Henry (Harvey?) Good-
win and Anne his wiffe was baptized Ao Dicto 17 Novem-
ber.
1 613. Robert Goodwyn the sonne of Thomas Goodwyn and of
Mary his wiffe was baptized May 7. Another copy reads
1612.
161 5. Katheryn Goodwyn the daughter of Thomas Goodwyn,
gent, and of Mary his wiffe was baptized March 3.
1627. Mrs. Gooding the wyff of Edward Goodding, Portman,
was buryed the 24 day of October.
1639. Anne Goodwin the daughter of Richard Goodwin and of
Anne his wife was Baptized the third day of Aprill.
BURY TRANSCRIPTS, KEDDINGTON, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISM.
1583 15 March. Elizabeth Goddinge daughter of William God-
dinge.
KELSALE CUM CARLTON REGISTERS, SUFFOLK.
KELSALE.
MARRIAGES.
i Ed. vi February 5. Rye Goodwyn and Ane Lalgans.
25 Eliz. 1583 December 11. John Allen and Faythe Good-
wynge, wedowe.
BAPTISMS.
32 Hem VIII February 26. Wyllm Gowdwyn son of Robert
Gowdwyn.
34 Hen. VIII November 10. Jho Goodwyn.
S7 Hen. VIII October 17. Roberd Goodwyn son of Wyllm,
1 Ed. VI February 6. Margrett Goodwyne daughter of Rob.
Goodwyne.
4 Ed. VI March 17. Margaret Goodwyne daughter of Rych-
ard Goodwyne.
146 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
2 Phil. 3 Mary 1555 August 4. Bregytt Goodin daughter of
Rychard Goodin.
3 Phil. 4 Mary January 24. Thomassyn Goodin daughter of
Richard Goodyn.
1560 February 9. Alexander Goodwyne.
1562 February 22. Margaret Goodwyne daughter of Richard
Goodwyne.
1564 September 16. Anne Goodwyn daughter of Richard
Goodwyne.
1566 February 2. Mary Goodwyn daughter of Rychard Good-
wyn and fayth Goodwin.
1568 October 31. Rychard Goodwyn son of Rychard Goodwyn
and fayth Goodwyn.
1570 June 29. Jain Goodwyne daughter of Rychard Goodwyne
and faythe his wyffe.
1 571 November 11. Thomas Goodinge son of Richarde Good-
inge and ffayeth his wife.
1573 April 26. Willm Goodinge son of Richard Goodinge and
faithe his wife.
BURIALS.
1572 March 17. Thomas Goodwinge son of Richarde Goodinge
and fayth his wife.
1579 April 27. Margaret Goodwinge.
1 581 January 4. Elizabethe Goodinge.
1582 March 2. Richard Goodwyn.
Marriages between 1598 and 1680 are missing.
Baptisms between 1598 and 1669 are missing.
Burials between 1598 and 1680 are missing.
CARLTON.
BAPTISMS.
1633 September 22. Robert Goodden son of Robert Goodden
and Margery his wife.
1638 March 6. Martha Goodden and Mary Goodden daughters
of Robert Goodden and Margery his wife.
1642 September 21. Elizabeth daughter of Georg Goodwin,
Gent, and Elizabeth his wife.
1644 April 23. Mary daughter of Air. Georg Goodwyn and
Elizabeth his wife.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 147
1648 August 10. James son of Mr. George Goodwin and Eliza-
beth his wife, borne July 28.
MARRIAGES.
1631 October 3. Robert Goodden and Margerie Heneryeare.
1641 November 16. Mr. Georg Goodwin and Elizabeth Cogge-
shall, singlefolke.
BURIALS.
1638 March 10. Martha daughter of Robert and Margery
Goodden.
1656 October 20. Elizabeth wife of George Goodwyn.
1704 October 6. Wid. Gooding, wife of Robt Gooding deceased.
ARCH. SUDBURY TRANSCRIPTS, LEVINGTON,
SUFFOLK.
Nathaniel Gooden and Margaret Gooden his wife married 23
April 1626.
Searched up to 1650.
MARTLESHAM, SUFFOLK.
Slabs at the East end of the church.
I. Goodwin impales. (Three bendlets or, on a canton
azure, a spur?) (Knights see Woodbridge)
Crest. A griffin sejant with wings ex-
panded. On the monument and hatchments
the crest seems to be: A griffin sejant
guttee de l'eau. "Near this place lieth the
body of John Goodwin, gent, who departed
this life, the 22nd of March 1742, Aged 48.
Also John, son of the above John Goodwin
who died 3 January 1758, Aged 34. Also
Mary wife of ye first named John, who
died 12 of January 1769, Aged 68."
II. No arms. "Here lyeth the Body of Mary the wife of
John Goodwyn of Martlesham, Gent, one
of the Daughters of John Glover, Minister
of Shottisham, who died the 15th of Febru-
ary 1680."
c48
ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
III. Goodwin arms, but no crest. "Beneath resteth the Body
of John Goodwyn of Martlesham Hall,
gent, who departed this life December n,
Ano 1699 in the sixtyeth year of his age.
He first took to wife Mary Dawes, widow,
one of the daughters of John Glover, Clerk,
Minister of Shottisham, who left this lyfe
15 February 1680 without yssue And lyeth
here interred. The second Hannah, one of
the Daughters and coheirs of Frederic
Scott of Feverton, Gent, London. The
said interred had two daughters, yet leav-
ing Elizabeth and Hannah. She alsoe
lyeth beneath. The third : Elizabeth one
of the daughters and co-heirs of John
Butcher of Ipswich, Phischian. Shee had
living att her death two sonnes John and
William."
IV. No arms. "Here lyeth the Body of Hannah the wife
of John Goodwin of Martlesham, one of the
daughters of Frederic Scott of Feaverton,
Gent, who died the first day of August
1691."
V. No arms. "Here lyeth the body of Susan the wife of
Robert Glover Gent, one of the daughters
of William Goodwin of Haskerton, Esqr
who died the first of October 1676."
VI. No arms. "Here lyeth the Body of William the son of
John Goodwin of Martlesham Gent, and
Hannah his wife who dyed an infant May
23rd, 1683."
VII. No arms. "In memory of Mary Goodwin who de-
parted this life on the 12th of May 1798,
Aged 11, eldest daughter of William Good-
win, gent. Also in the memory of Eliza-
beth Goodwin who departed this life on the
19th of June 1822 Aged 35, the second
daughter of the said William Goodwin."
VIII. No arms. "In memory of a good woman. Francis
wife of the Rev. Thomas Goodwin, Rector
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 149
of this Parish, who died September n,
1796 Aged 65. On the north side of this
stone are deposited the Remains of the
above mentioned Rev. Thomas Goodwin
who departed this life, on the twelfth Day
of February 1798, Aged 72. Also of his
brother William Goodwin, Gent, who de-
parted this life on the thirteenth of April
1798, Aged 64."
Tablets on the south side of the Chancel.
IX. Argent, two bars, sable, between as many pierced mul-
lets of the second. (Doughty) impales
Goodwin. Crest, a pierced mullet, sable.
(Doughty) Motto. Palma, non sine pul-
vere.
For George Doughty Esqr, late of Theberton Hall in this county,
who died August 22nd, 1798. Aged 59
years. He served the office of High
Sheriff of this county for the year 1793.
Also of Ann his wife, youngest daughter of
John Goodwin Esqr of Martlesham Hall,
who died May 11, 1824. Aged 89 years.
Also of Chester their youngest son, of the
Royal Navy who died November 23, 1802,
Aged 28."
Hatchments.
XIV. Goodwin impales, Argent, a fesse gules, between three
boots sable ( ? for Tramell.) The charges
are certainly sable, yet in everything else
the coat corresponds with that in No. X.)
Crest. Obliterated so that I could not
see it.
XV. Goodwin impales Argent; three bendlets gules, on a
canton azure, a spur, or (Knights). Crest,
Goodwin, It is "sable gutte d'eau"
XX. Slab at the west end of soft stone and nearly worn
away. "In memory of Mary RI — S ? —
OWE, elder daughter of John Goodwin
!5°
ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Esqr who departed this life May n 1789
Aged 60"
XXII. No arms. "Here lyeth the Body of Benja Goodwin
the son of Bass Goodwin late of the Citty
of London, Merchant, and Katherine hys
wife who died the 24th of January ( ?)
Being the 3 years of his age."
XXIV. No arms. "Here resteth the Remains of William
Mayhew late of Woodbridge who died the
26 day of January 1791, Aged 65 Also
Elizabeth the wife of the above named Wm
Mayhew, and second daughter of John
Goodwin Esqr of Martlesham Hall, who
died the 8th day of April 181 1, Aged 74.
Also of Mary daughter of Janes Tye and
Mary his wife, died January 31, 1832.
Aged 76."
XXV. Sharpe impaling Goodwin see No. XIX Crests 1. A
wolf's head erased. 2. Goodwin, Motto
En Dieu est tout. "Sacred to the memory
of Anne the wife of Rev. Charles Sharpe
Sharpe, Clerk of Melton, Daughter and
co-heiress of the late William Goodwin Esq
of Woodbridge and grandaughter of the
late John Goodwin Esq of Martlesham Hall
in this county, who died April 21, 1843.
Aged 52."
MELLIS, SUFFOLK, 1559.
Margery filia T. Goodwin and Elizabeth ux eius baptz fuit 18
Oct. 1580.
Elizabetha filia Thome Goodwin et Elizabethe ux eius Bapt fuit
21 Octobris 1582.
Jasperus Alius Thome Goodwine et E. ux ejus Bapt fuit 28 Mar.
1585.
Anna filia Thome & E. Goodwin Bapt fuit 23 July 1587.
Lawrentius filius Thome Goodwin et Elizabetha ux eius Baptiz
fuit 5 Ap. 1590.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 15 1
Laurentius Alius Tho. and Elizabeth Goodwin sepultus fuit 29
Apr. 1 591.
Tho. Chase et Prudencis Goodwine matrimonio copulati sunt 17
Oct. 1 591.
Rachel filia Thome Goodwin et Elizabeth ux eius Baptiz fuit 23
April 1592.
Georhius filius Thome et Elizabeth Goodwin Baptz fuit 23 Mar.
1594-
Thomas Goodwin et Joanna Collam matrimonii conjuncto sunt 3
June 1595.
Elizabetha filia in Thome et Joanne Goodwin Baptz fuit 23 June
1595-
Georgius filia Tho : et E. G. Sep. 23 July 1595?
Tho. Goodwin senior Sepultus fuit 22 Feb. 1598.
Robtus filius Edmundi et Elizabeth Goodwin Bapt fuit 28 Dec.
1602.
Robtus Carsey et Elizabeth Goodwin matrim Copulat 15 Feb.
1608.
Johes Dowsing solut et Anna Goodwyn solut Sacro co copul 31
May 1614.
Gulielmus Porte and Rachell Goo win (sic) Matrimonio Conj.
sunt 20 January 1621.
Anna filia Gulielmu and Anne Goodwin baptzati fuit 21 Dec.
1623.
Maria filia Gulielmi and Anne Goodwin Baptiz est 7 April 1625.
Robertus Goodwin and Anne Colman Matrimona conj. fuit 1
Nov. 1625.
ARCHDEACONRY OF SUDBURY TRANSCRIPTS,
NACTON, SUFFOLK.
9 March 1610. Another copy reads 19. Robert Gooding
buried.
26 May 1 61 7. Another copy reads March. Sarah Gooding
widow buried.
Searched up to 1650.
TRANSCRIPTS AT BURY, OAKLEY, SUFFOLK.
MARRIAGE.
1584 11 October. Roger Clarke and Mary Goodwine.
152 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
TRANSCRIPTS AT BURY, OCLEY (OAKLEY?),
SUFFOLK.
BAPTISM.
1589 8 June. Elizabeth Goodwine daughter of George and
Anne.
BURIAL.
1589 10 June. Elizabeth Goodwine daughter of George.
TRANSCRIPTS AT BURY, POSLINGFORD, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISM.
1584 2 September. Samuel Goodyng.
SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK.
From Dr. J. J. Muskett and Lothrop Withington.
1602 June. George Goodwin was buried the 8 day.
1603 Aprill. Margaret Goodwin buried the 23 day.
August. James Goddyns buried the 7 day.
September. William Goodyn buried the 7 day.
1603-4 March. Edmund Burley and Dorothy Goodyn married
the 11 day.
1604 September. James Yonger sonne of Osee Yonger and
Bridget his wyfe was baptised the 18 daie.
1612 March. William Holbuck and the Widow Woodward were
maried the same day (3 Marche).
Feb. Thomas Hindes and Elizabeth Goodwyn were maried
the 14 of February.
1 62 1 March. Thomas Puttuck and Ann Guddinge were married
the xvi day of March.
1622 June. John Woodward and Susan Hockles were married
the 6 day of June.
1623 Sept. Thomas Adkins and Marie Woodward married the
viii day of September.
1626 Jan. Mathew Gooden and Margaret Bennet were married
15th daye of Jenewary.
1627 July. Matthew Goodwyn was buried the second day of
Julie.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 153
1628 Dec. Osea Goodwyne sonne to Thomas Goodwyne and
Margaret his wyfe was baptised the iiii day of December
A° predict.
1629 Augt. Laurence Gooding sonne of James Gooding and
Anne his wyfe was baptised the foure and twentieth of
August.
1 63 1 Feb. James Gooding sonne of James Gooding and Anne
his wyfe was baptised the 19th of ffebruary.
1636 April. Thomas Gooding sonne of Thomas Gooding and
Anne his wyfe was baptised the foure and twentieth of
Aprill.
Jan. Susan Woodward daughter of John Woodward and
his wife was baptised the ffifteenth of January.
March. A childe of Goodinge was buryed the same daye
(24 Marche).
1638 May. Thomas Goodwyne son of James Goodwyne and
Ann his wyfe was baptised the xxth daye of Maye.
Sept. William Gooddinge was buryed the v day of Sep-
tember.
Sept. A chyld of Goodman Gooddings was buryed the
same daye (xxiii September).
1638 Jan. The wyfe of John Goodding was buryed the xix daye
of January.
1639 — . John Goodding, Churchwarden.
1640 June. Ann daughter of James Goodding and Ann his wyfe
was baptised the xxviii day of June.
1641 Apr. Sarah daughter of John Goodwin and Lydia his
wyfe was baptised the xxvii day of Aprill.
1642 Sept. Mary daughter of James Goodwin baptised 1 day
of September.
Dec. the wyfe of John Goodwin was Buried xxvi
of December.
1643 Feb. Mary Woodward was buried the i of Februarie.
1644 Oct. Thomas Goodwin and Katherin Woods were Maried
the xxii of day of October.
Nov. Ann daughter of James Goodwin and his wife was
baptised the iiii day of Noumeber.
1 65 1 Mar. John Goodwin sonne of John and Martha baptised
8 March.
1654 Apr. Martha Goodwin datthather of John born 7 of
Aprill.
154 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Registers searched from 1602, when they begin, to A. D. 1700.
Book very defective from 1654 to 1700.
STOKE BY NAYLAND, SUFFOLK.
MARRIAGES.
1594 i Apl. Thos. Fisher and Abigail Goodwin.
STONHAM PARVA, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1593. Charles the sonne of Theodore Goodwine was baptised
the 11 day of September. (Another copy reads Janu-
ary 19.)
Note that Rev. Thomas Whitbie was inducted to ye
living of Stonham parva 4 February 1584/5. On ye
16 April 1592 Theodore ye son of Thomas Whitbie
was baptised Valeat quantrum.
1594. Susan ye daughter of Theodore Goodwin was baptised ye
1 6th (another copy reads 17th) of September and ye same
child was buryed the 7th of February f ollowinge.
1597. Theodore Goodwine sonne of Thomas Goodwine was
baptised the 19 (another copy reads 29) of Marche.
1599. Bartram the sonne of Thomas Goodwine was baptised ye
12 of August and buryed ye 5 of December f ollowinge.
1600. Ambrose the sonne of Thomas Goodwine was baptised
the 28 (another copy reads 26) of October.
1 60 1. Barthro (another copy reads Barthrum) Goodwin ye son
of Thomas was baptised ye sixth of December.
1602. Thomas the sonne of Thomas Goodwin was baptised ye
13 of Februarye.
1604. Edward the sonne of Mr. Thomas Goodwine (bapt.) ye
6 of Januarie.
1606. Dorothea the daughter of Thomas Goodwin, gent, bap-
tised the 7 of August.
1607. Richard ye sonne of Robt. Bartram baptised 24 Sept.
1607. An the daughter of Mr. Thomas Goodwine, Gent (bapt.)
ye first of Januarie.
161 7. Nathaniel and John sons of Thomas Goodwin, Gent, bap-
tised March 3.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 155
1625. Dorothea the daughter of Ambrose Goodwin, gent, and
Mary his wife was baptised January 29th.
1627. Theodore the sonne of Mr. Ambrose Goodwyne and Mary
his wife was baptised Maie 9th.
1628. Elizabeth the sonne of Mr. Ambrose Goodwyne and Mary
his wife was baptised August 4th.
1629. Nicholas the sonne of Mr. Edward Rookwoode and
Dorothea his wife was baptised August 4th.
Note. Was this Dorothea ye daughter of Thos. Good-
wine baptised 7 August 1607? If so were these
Goodwines previously connected with ye Rockewoods
among whom Ambrose was a family name ?
1629. Anne the daughter of Mr. Ambrose Goodwyn and Mary
baptised February 11.
1 63 1. Edward the sonne of Mr. Ambrose Goodwin and Mary
his wife was baptised June 14.
1637. Dorithy the daughter of Bartram Goodwyn and Bridget
his wife was baptised the 22 of January.
1.638. John Goodwyn the sonne of Bartram Goodwyn, Clerke,
and Bridget his wife was baptised the sixth daye of Janu-
arye.
1639. Mary the daughter of Ambrose Goodwyn Esqre and
Mary his wife was baptised the 28th daye of Aprill.
Bartram the sonne of Barthram Goodwyn, Clarke, and
Bridgett his wife was baptised the 29th of December.
MARRIAGES.
1567. Jonas Tunmer and Marye Goodwine were marryed the
xvjth day of November (the name is meant for Turner).
1658. (Another copy reads 1654) Dorothy Gooding of Creting
All Saints, singlewoman, was married to George Goddard
of Wickham Sky 9 November.
BURIALS.
1594. Susan Goodwine buryed the 7 of Februarye.
1599. Bartrame the sonne of Thomas Goodwine was buryed ye
5 of December.
1627. Theodore Goodwyn, gent., was buried the 17th day of
September. (Another copy reads December.)
1627. Dorothy daughter of Ambrose Goodwyn, gent, and Mary
his wife buried. No month or day.
156 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1638. Thomas Goodwyn Esqr. was buried ye 4 daye of April.
1649. Mr. Bartram Gooding buried 9 February.
1650. (Another copy reads 1658) Mr. Ambrose Gooding was
buried upon 20 September.
1658. Briget Goodwin widow was buried upon 20 February.
1676. Mrs. Goodwyn of Mendlesham, widow, buried 19 June.
1681. Thomas Goodwin the sonne of Mr. Theodore Goodwin,
gent, and Elizabeth his wyfe was buried July 15.
1682. Mrs. Marie Goodwin ye daughter of Ambrose Goodwin
and his wife was buried 25 (another copy reads 5) March.
1622. March 25 Margaret daughter of Thomas Goodwin of
Suffolke Esqre P. R. of St. Thomas the Apostle. (Har-
leian Society, London.)
TRANSCRIPTS AT BURY, SUDBURY DEANERY,
SUFFOLK.
BURIAL.
1584 3 January. Thomas Goodwyne servant to Denice Hadle.
SUDBURY ST. PETER, SUFFOLK.
• BAPTISM.
!606 — ? George Gooding son of Richard.
TANNINGTON, SUFFOLK.
From Rev. J. J. Raven, D.D., Fressingfield.
1546. Thomas son of Richard Goodwyn baptised January 22.
1552. Henry Goodwynne and Elizabeth Cowper married Decem-
ber 7.
1579. Alexander Goodwyne buried May 15.
161 1. Margery Goodwin buried April 7.
TRANSCRIPTS AT BURY, THELNETHAM, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISM.
1588 13 November. Jeremy Goodwin son of Thomas Goodwin
and Margaret.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 157
WESTERFIELD, SUFFOLK.
BURIALS.
1610. Rose daughter of Anthony Gooding Aprill 9.
Edward Gooding, gent., Aprill 9.
161 1. Mathew Gooding June 28.
WHERSTEAD, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
Richard son Richard and Ann Goodinge bap. 23 May 1606.
Elizabeth Gooding baptised July 1608.
Elizabeth daughter Richard Gooding bap. 24 January 1608.
Elizabeth daughter John and Elizabeth bap. 20 March 1624.
Katherine daughter John and Elizabeth bap. 22 June 1626.
John son Richard baptised 19 November 1646.
Nathaniel son Richard baptised 9 August 1649.
MARRIAGES.
Ann Goodinge and John Lewis 14 June 1598.
Robert Goodinge and Elizabeth Hall 24 March 1599.
Richard Gooding and Ann Margetis 11 February 1604.
Robert Gooding and Margaret Hooker 29 April 1629.
John Gooding and Ann Luis 13 March 1637.
BURIALS.
Robert Gooding 8 August 1618.
Elizabeth Gooding widow buried 28 March 1626.
Elizabeth wife of John Gooding 20 July 1627.
Richard Gooding 10 April 1633.
John Gooding 27 January 1639.
May daughter Richard Gooding born 27 October 1654 and buried
23 November 1654.
Robert Gooding 8 years parish Registrar 1592.
John Gooding churchwarden 1677.
Richard Goodinge Church Warden of Wherstead, Suffolk, 1676
obit. 1682. See Raven's Church Bells of Suffolk page
252 ALSO (Zuicke's?) Wherstead, page 9 where John
Gooding, Church Warden, 1676 is named. From Rev.
J. J. Raven, D.D.
158 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
At the west end of this church, parts within the Tower, and
covered here and there with benches are two flat stones of
early 17th century work with wide marginal inscriptions,
on each is a shield very much worn, but the fesse is per-
fectly visible, and in the base of one is also clearly to be
distinguished "three heads erased." They may be
lions or anything else. I notice in Burke the following.
"Gooding, Gooden or Goodwin of Whershed, Deback and
Cheffield, county Suffolk. Or a fesse between six lions
heads erased gules." With the usual allowance for bad
spelling, I presume he means Whersted, Debach and
Charsfield.
I. Shield, much worn, of Goodwyn. "Here lyeth the Body of
youngest sonne of Robert Gooding
the 26th of January — 39 (1639?).
II. Shield much worn of Goodwyn. Richard Good-
ing son of Robert Gooding who departed .
Beneath the shield of this are some additional inscriptions
much worn " ding, son of the
said Richard who departed this life
32."
Just outside in the yard, eastward of the south porch lies a stone
evidently cast out of the church which has the wide mar-
ginal inscription and shield like the others, the latter also
much worn.
III. Shield much worn of Goodwyn. "Here lyeth the Body of
— Robert Gooding late of this parish, Saltfiner,
who departed this lyfe the xxvii day of August
1 618, Aetatis 80."
(a long verse of poetry on this tomb)
ST. MARY, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1547 May 25. Dorothy daughter of William Gooding bap-
tised.
1549 May 10. Margaret daughter of William Gooddinge bap-
tised.
1 561 September 6. Margaret daughter of William Gooddinge
baptised.
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160 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1564 August 20. Annis daughter of William Gooddinge and
Johane his wife baptised.
1566 December 15. William Goodwyn son of William and
Johane baptised.
1573 April 19. George Goodwyn son of Edmond and Anne bap-
tised.
1574 October 10. Elizabeth Goodinge daughter of George and
Elizabeth baptised.
1575 May 22. John Gooding son of William and Johane bap-
tised.
1575 September 4. James Goodinge son of Edmond and Annis
his wife baptised.
1575 December 18. Margaret daughter of George Gooding and
wife Elizabeth baptised.
1576-7 March — ? Elizabeth daughter of George Gooding and
wife Elizabeth baptised and buried August 1, 1577.
1577-8 March 20. William son of Edmund Goodding and
Anne baptised and buried Jan. 31, 1578-9.
1578 July 13. Mary daughter of George Goodding and Eliza-
beth baptised and buried August 19, 1578.
1579 April 12. Thomas son of Edmund Gooding and Annis
baptised.
1579 October 26. Susan daughter of George Gooding and
Elizabeth, baptised.
1 581-2 February 25. Alice daughter of Edmund Gooding and
Anne baptised.
1582 November 17. Myrable daughter of George Gooding and
Myrable his wife baptised.
1584 September 15. Agnes daughter of George Gooding and
Myrable his wife baptised.
1587 October 22. William Goodyn son of George and Mirable
baptised.
1589 June 15. Margaret Goodyn daughter of Thomas and
Agnes baptised.
1589 December 9. Temperance daughter of George Good wine
and Mirable his wife baptised.
1592 April 5. William son of Thomas Goodinge and Agnes his
wife baptised.
1593-4 March 24. John Gooddynge son of George and Meara-
bell baptised.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. l6l
1606 October 10. William Goodyng son of James and Eliza-
beth baptised.
1608 July 7. John Goodyng son of James and Elizabeth bap-
tised.
1610 May 10. Edmond Goodden son of James and Elizabeth
baptised.
161 1 October 8. John Gooddyng son of James and Elizabeth
baptised.
1614 May 8. Thomas Gooden son of James and Elizabeth bap-
tised.
161 5 September 19. George Gooding son of James and Eliza-
beth baptised.
1618 May 28. Alice Gooden daughter of Henry and Elizabeth
baptised.
1618 July 16. Henry Goodin son of James and Elizabeth bap-
tised.
MARRIAGES.
1560 July 28. Will Goodwyn and Johan Sawyer married.
1567 January 26. George Goodwine and Elizabeth Smythe
married.
1 571 October 22. William Warren and Margaret Goodwyn
married.
1576 July 23. Will Goulder and Dorothy Goodding married.
1576-7 February 4. William Goodinge and Marget Barker
married.
1 581 October 9. George Goodinge and Myrable Smyth mar-
ried.
1588 June 2. Thomas Goodwyn and Anne Hoxon married.
1614-15 February 16. Robert Hafen and Elizabeth Gooden
married.
1619-20 February 27. Robert Block and Elizabeth Goodinge,
widow married.
BURIALS.
1569 April 21. Agnes Gooding May buried.
1 581 April 3. Elizabeth Gooding, wife of George buried.
1582 July 26. William Goodwyn Senr, husband of Margaret
buried.
1582-3 January 26. Mirable Goodwyn daughter of George and
Mirable buried. •
1593 May 6. Will Goodynge son of Thomas and Agnes buried.
162 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1594 April 1. John Goodynge son of George and Merabell
buried.
1594 July 18. Mearebell wife of George Goodyne buried.
1604 August 11. Margaret Goodyne widow buried.
1604 September 21. Ann Goodyne wife of Thomas buried.
1605 March 28. Will Goodyne son of George buried.
1605-6 February 24. Edward Goodynge buried.
1605-6 March 10. Thomas Gooddyn buried.
1608-9 January 16. George Goodden ellder buried.
1612 August 5. John Gooddenge son of James and Agyns
buried.
July 9. Edmund Gooden buried.
1 619 April 7. Henry Gooden buried.
YOXFORD, SUFFOLK.
BAPTISMS.
1 571 May 6. Robert son of John and Margaret Goodwyne.
1574 October 3. Margaret daughter of John and Margaret
Goodwyne.
1577 May 19. Elizabeth daughter of John and Margaret Good-
wyne.
1580 September 26. Henry, son of ? Goodwine.
MARRIAGE.
1625 August 30. Daniel Goodwyn, widower, and Dorothea
Cooke widow.
BURIALS.
1585 May 8. Margaret, wyfe of Robert Goodwyn.
1587 April 9. Robert Goodwyn.
1 610 May 16. John Goodwyn.
1612 May 4. Alice Goodwyn, widow.
1625 October 31. Daniel Goodwyn, gent.
1642-3 January 17. Dorothea Goodwyn, widow.
ST. MARY MAGDALEN, BERMONDSEY,
SURREY.
Register commences January 1548/9.
CHRISTENINGS.
1549 May 8. Richard son of Richard Goodwin.
1549 July 26. Anne daughter of Hugh Goodwin.
PARISH REGISTER ABSTRACTS. 163
1550 September 4. Elizabeth daughter of Wm. Goodwin.
1550 December 25. Katherin daughter of Hugh Goodwin.
1552 August 6. Water son of Wm. Goodwin.
1552 September 15. Elizabeth, daughter of Hugh Goodwin.
BURIALS.
1550 March 13. Anne daughter of Hugh Goodwin.
1551 November 17. Elizabeth daughter of Mr. Thomas Good-
win.
1555 July 17. Thomas son of Thomas Goodwin.
1572 November 14. Elizabeth Goodwin.
MARRIAGES.
1549 May 27. William Blunt and Margaret Goodwin married.
1557 July 30. John Felton and Ellyn Goodwin.
RICHMOND, SURREY.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1608 Nov. 6. John Castleton and Margaret Goodwin married.
ST. OLAVE'S, SOUTHWARK, SURREY.
From Col. J. L. Chester.
1603-4 Jan. 19. Sylvester Goodwyn and Ellen Tingell married.
1608 Aug. 25. Silvester Godwyn and Jone Dawson married.
SALISBURY CATHEDRAL REGISTER, WILTSHIRE.
MARRIAGES.
1614 19 November. John Goodwynne and Susan Lanfeare.
1620-21 9 March. James Godwyn of Ringwood and Mary
Mighell of Bitford.
BURIAL.
1614 — November. John Goodwynne
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS.
PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY.
13 September 1413. (correct).
William Godewyn of Bristoll. . . .
To be buried in the Chapter House of the Friars Minors in
Bristol before the image of the Blessed Mary.
To the Rector of the church of Saint Stephen's, Bristol for
tithes forgotten 40/ — .
To every order of Mendicant Friars in Bristol 2/6.
To every chaplin celebrating in the church of Saint Stephen 4d.
My executors, Edith, my wife, and Robert Michel.
The Rector of Saint Stephen's supervisor.
Proved 7 October 1403 (correct) and administration granted
to Robert Michel.
Marche 4.
I, Simon Goodwyn alias Bryggs, make my will at Norwich
11 July 1401.
To the hospital of the Holy Trinity and Saint Thomas the
Martyr in the city of Rome 10 marks of silver.
The residue of my goods I leave in the hands of my executors
to pay my debts etc.
Executors. William Segore, William Ampulford, citizens of
Norwich.
Proved 5 November 1403 and administration granted to Sir
Thomas Wormyngton chaplain, the executors refusing to act.
Marche 5.
(6 Marche same will again.)
Symkin Goodwyne. Will 14 May 1456; proved 13 Septem-
ber 1460. At Wexbrigge. Buried in church of Hyllingdon,
Middlesex. To wife Agnes. To son Thomas Goodwyne.
Overseer James Annesley. To son John my place at Dorney.
To son Thomas my place called the Swanne in Wexebrigge. To
daughter Alson, and daughter Elizabeth, Agnes and her husband
James, and my daughter Thomasine.
Stokton 20.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 165
John Godwyn, citizen and brewer of the city of London. Will
29 May 1463; proved 7 June 1463. I commend my soul to
almighty god my creator and saviour and the blessed Virgin
Mary his mother and all saints. To be buried in the church of
St. Michaells Bassieshaw London where the body of Katharine
late my wife lies. To' the high altar for tithes forgotten or
detained 6s. 8d. To the high altar of St. Alphege within Creple-
gate for tithes etc 6s. 8d. To John Godyn my son 20 marks to
be paid by Isabella now my wife within 6 years after my decease.
Lands in Dokesford and Withford bridge in County Cambs to
my wife. The rest of my goods, after my debts and funeral
expenses are paid I leave entirely to Isabella my wife to dispose
of and distribute for the health of my soule. Isabella now my
wife by the name of Isabella Carter of London widow and
Thomas Carter and John Gervys citizen and leathersellfer may
have and hold to themselves and their assigns to the end of Isa-
bella's life by concession of me John Godyn and of one Robert
Wilcock 2 tenements with appurtenances in the parish of St.
Michael Bassieshaw London of which one is a brewery called the
Bell on the hoop and the other is a bakery, between the tenement
of Katherine Stubbys on the South and that of William Ched-
worth on the north and a tenement of Henry Chaterton and John
Woosop in the East and the Kings highway on the west, rever-
sion after my wife's decease to the said John and Robert Welcock
according to certain charter in the Hustings Court of London of
Common Pleas held monday next before the feast of the Puri-
fication in the 37 year of King Henry vjth I make Isabella
Carter my wife and Richard Carter son of the said Isabella and
William Lettres citizen and scrivener of London my executors.
A chaplain to celebrate for me, Katherin late my wife in the
church of St. Michael for a year.
Godyn, 1.
Thomas Goding, citizen and mercer of London. Will 23 Juyn
1466; proved 10 July 1466. I bequeath my soul to god and St.
Mary and to all the holy company of heaven and my body to be
buried in the church of St. Laurence undrewryten beside the
pulpit "wher ye pues shuld be set ther" At my funeral 4 torches
to be born by 4 poore men of the parish of St. Laurence Old jurie
London, each to have 8d. 40s. to be distributed. Of the 4
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torches, 2 to serve at the high altar of the said church as long as
they may endure and one at the Altar of the Rood and the 4th at
the altar of the peny brothere in this same churche. I release to
Robert King of Poteron clothmaker xiijs iiijd of the debt that
he oweth me. I release to William Godyng my brother of Wood-
bridge ten marks of ye debt he oweth me. To Isabell Goding
mine aunte 20s. and to Alice Goding my sister 10s. To Elizabeth
Heme sister to my wife 20s. I will there be distributed amonge
the poore householders of the parishe by Maister Richard Luke,
vicar, 40s. To a priest to sing and say divine service for my
soule and ye sould of my fader and moder and all special good
doers and all christian sould for a yeare in the said churche of
St. Laurence 10 marks. Residue to my wife Margerie, but she to
giue some parte to her children and to mine children and make
her executrix. Maister Richard Luke and William Cowper,
citizen and fyshmonger of London they to be overseers. To
Maister Richard Luke 40s. and to William Cowper £4. Proved
at Lamhith.
Godyn, 14.
John Godyn, citizen and grocer of London. Will 4 November
1465; proved 26 March 1468/9. To be buried in the chapel of
the blessed Mary within the church of St. Andrew Cornhill Lon-
don. To St. Pauls London 3s. 4d. To High Altar of St.
Andrews 3s. 4d. To every priest of the. said church at my
obsequies at place bot and dirige and at mass 4d. and to every
clerk officiating 3d. To be distributed to the poor of the said
parish 6s. 8d. To the Grocers Company of London one standing
silver cup gilt. To every house of the order of mendicant friars
in the city of London viz : Minoris preaching Camelites and
Augustines 6s. 8d. To the prioress of the Nuns of Sopwell
specially to pray for my soul 10s. To Anne my daughter a nun
of Sopwell my second gilt cup with a cover of the fashion of a
belle called Bell cup. To John Burton the elder bastard of my
daughter Margarie 20s. To the prisoners in the prisons of Lud-
gate, Newgate and of the 2 ( ) of the City of London
3s. 4d. between them. To the lepers hospital of St. Giles 3s. 4d.
To the lepers at le looke 3s. 4d. To the poor insane and infirm
in the hospitall of the blessed Mary of Bethelem 3s. 4d. To an
honest and virtuous priest to celebrate in the University of Cam-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 167
bridge for 2 years next after my decease for my soul and for the
soulds of Marion and Isabella my wives and for the souls of
Henry Godyn and Marie his wife my parents and for the souls
of my brothers and sisters and all the faithfull 10 marks. Resi-
due to Christina my wife, she executrix, also George Irland,
Alderman, Richard Turnaunt, gent, and Robert Blount, execu-
tors, and to each 5 marks. No witnesses. Proved at Lamhith.
Godyn, 22.
(Latin) John Goodwyn of parish of St. Pauls Oborn, County
Buckingham, diocese of Lincoln. Will 4 February 1487/8;
proved 28 June 1488. To be buried in church of St. Paul's
Oborn. To mother church of Lincoln 4d. To high altar of
Oborn church 8d. To Holy Crosse fight 6s. 8d. To vicar of
Burnham 3s. 4d. To Rector of Taplow 3s. 4d. To Rector
of Higham 2od. To reparation of Oborn bell tower £5. To
reparation of one of bells 20s. To wife Parnell my house
between the manor of the Bishop of Lincoln and the church of
St. Paul's in Oborn. To son John my chief emplements that I
had before marriage. To Henry Egham one cow and calf. To
John Bavyn two (beats?) with a colt at time of Michaelmas.
To each of my sons a sheepe. To Thomas Wyngrove a heifer.
To Richard Cowper a cowe. I will that William Egham who
used to pay 7s. 6d. for his holding to pay in future 3s. 4d. To
William Ravenynge a cowe. To Isabell Colle a heiffer. To
Maud Ravenynge a cow. To Amy Perse a steer. To John
Butterfeld 20s. To Ellen Bartlet a cow. My implements of
husbandry of West Wyccombe to be divided and half to wife
Parnell. Residue to wife Parnell. Mr. Thomas Buchold, Rector
of Merlowe., Thomas Gavston of Pockenfeld and John Carter of
Oborne executors. If wife Pernell or executors then to
Witnesses : Sir John Willesham, William Darmer,
John Mustayd and William King and Mary More.
(In English) Last will of me John Godwyn of Oborn, Bucks,
16 March 1487/8. Lands in Bucks and Berks to be granted after
my decease by my feofees and sonn John if he liue to 21, but land
at Yakynden in Berks to be sold by feofees and land purchased
worth 13s. 4d. yearly. If sonn John die then there be a Chantry
founded for a priest to syng in Oborn church for evermore by
thadnere Thomas Restwold and myn executors to pray for me,
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my fader, my mother and my wife, and my trusty friend Thomas
Restwold whom I make patrone of said Charitye to grant
at H to whom he like. I will a priest be found to sing in
Oborne church for 2 years etc. and William Egeham to pay
yearly for his house but 3s. 4d. To Elizabeth, Editha and Mar-
garet daughters to Wattkyn Feffersham a bullock or heyf er each.
Residue of lands to my wife having her doury my son kept and
man'ly drawe duryng his nonage to be kepte and employed by
executors to advise of Thomas Restwold. Thomas Wyngrove to
have £5 and executors 20s. Executors to sell as much wode as
needful for my testament. Proved by relict Parnell.
Milles, 15.
Robert Goodwyne, citizen and draper of London. Oct. 6, 1488.
Parish of St. Swithins London. Wife Joanne — her children and
mine. Children John, Richard, Robert, William, Elizabeth, Mar-
gery. Daughter Philippe's children. Her son John Salle.
Daughter Elizabeth's children. Sister Mawde and her son John
Baxster. Church of Evisham in Norfolk. Aspenden Church.
Cousin John Goodwyne son of brother John. Cousin Johanne
Lynke. Cousin Benett's sister Alice Palmer. Cousin Johane
Pynde. Cousin Thomas Benet. Father Josselyn and mother his
wife. Brother Fitzherberd and his wife.
Milles, 22.
John Goodwyn, citizen and draper of London. Will 24 Janu-
ary 5 Henry VII ; proved 17 June 1492. To be buried in Lady
chapel, south side of St. Swithin's, London nigh tomb of my
father. Goods that I have shipped to Port of Hull. Masses for
father's grandfather's and grandmother's, and for Sir Rauf
Josselyn's souls, also for Dame Phillipe his wife and for my
Aunt Ram, etc. To grandfather Gregorye Josselyn and to
grandmother. To sister Salle and her children. To sister Fitz-
herbert and her children. To Brother Richard, Robert and
William Goodwyn. To sister Margery. To cousin John Fitz-
herbert. To goddaughter Philippe Josselyn. To uncle Robert
Fitzherbert executor and Brother Henry Fitzherbert executor.
Dogett, 5.
John Goodwyn of Wrotham, Kent. Will 1 October 1495;
proved 6 November 1495. To wife Agnes. To Johane, Agnes,
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 1 69
and Isabella Goodwyn my daughters. To son William Goodwyn.
To son Richard Goodwyn. Lands in Seele after death of John,
father, and of me said John Goodwyn, to remain to Hugh Good-
wyn.
Vox, 34.
Jone Goodwyn, widow. Will 14 January 1495/6; proved 19
February 1495/6. To be buried in monastery of Barking. To
son in law Thomas Salle. To Bridgett Salle and Elizabeth Salle,
and Thomas Salle the younger, and William Salle. To sOn in
law Henry Fitzherbert and Elizabeth his wife my daughter (and
Thomas and Elizabeth). To daughter Margery Goodwyn. To
sons Richard, Robert, William, and Rauf Goodwyn. I bequeath
unto my father and my moder. To Elizabeth Josselyn my niece.
To my three sons and two daughters. To cosin John Chittoke.
To my sister of Erlsham. To Brother Phillip Josselyn, clerk.
Sir Geffrey King, vicar of Barking a witness. My Lady Elen
Aslake my cosen. To Philip Wilkinson and Margery Goodwyn
her daughters.
Vox, 30.
Reference to will of husband Robert Goodwyn. (H. F. W.)
(Milles22?)
Thomas Goodwyn parson of Ikynham and vicar of Twyknam,
Middlesex. Will 9 October 1500; proved 28 November 1501.
To parish church of St. Oswald the Martyr in Fylay Street where
I was born. To my mother. To sister Elyn so that her husband
Bernard enjoy never a penny.
Blamyr, 13.
John Goodwyn, Melford. Will 18 February 1505/6; proved
27 March 1506. To be buried in Melford churchyard. To high
awter of Melford for tithes 3s. 4d. To our lady Chapell 2s. To
church of Foxere 2S. To freers of Sudbery 3s. 4d. To wif
Isabell messuage called Huntmannys in Foxearth she to pay Mr.
Roger Marten 20 marcs etc. and to my executor £10 of which I
bequeath to Melford church £6, and to myn children the other £4.
Three copy tenements' in Melford to be sold etc. To wif Isabell
pasture called Jeulls for life then to be sold by executor and
money to reparation of Melford church and if any of my children
170 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
be disposed to by the said pasture to him at bests cheper than any
other man. To wife Isabell my years of pasture called Bulney.
To wife Isabel all my ostillments of household except to daughter
Katryn best brasse pot. To daughter Johan the next. To son
Roger my typpett of sarsenett, To wif Isabell all bests old and
young and all malt except a comb to son Robert. To said Robert
a siluer spoon. To said Isabel 3 ditto(sic) a fryche of baken.
To son Robert Goodwyn one of my gonnes as wif is best pleased.
Residue to executor Jeffery Foot. Supervisors : Maister Wil-
liam Clopton and Mr. Roger Marte. No witnesses.
Adeane, 5.
Thomas Goodwyn, Wallyngton, Diocese of Lincoln, Deanery
of Aston. Will 20 September 1506; proved 6 November 1506.
To be buried in church of St. Leonard, Wallyngton aforesaid.
To moder church of Lincoln 2d. To high Aulter of said church
for tithes 46. To fyue principal lights in said church 2s. 6d.
Residue to wife Elizabeth (and John Goodwyn and my sonn)
executor. My said executor, wife and son John (sic) and broder
John Goodwyn to distribute to my children etc. Witnesses :
Maister John Skot, Curate, William Hayes, John Dawson, Robert
Robyns, Richard Benet. Proved by John Goodwyn.
Adeane, 15.
(Latin.) John Goodwynge als Lenge of St. Cuthbert, Weles.
Will 3 February 1507/8; proved 22 May 1508. To be buried in
churchyard. To mother church I2d. To high altar of St. Cuth-
bert's 2od. To reparation of altar 4d. To church I2d. To Sir
Robert Carter 4d. Rest to William Frempton and John Good-
wynge, Executors. Supervisor : John Bonne. Witnesses : Sir
Robert Carter, Sr William Miln', William Goodwyn als Longe,
my brothers and others.
Adeane, 35.
James Godyng, priest. Will 13 May 1517; proved 1 July
1 517. To be buried in Augustine Friers, London.
Holder, 34.
John Goodwyn, citizen and grocer of London, 24 Aug. 1522,
proved 2 Sept. 1522. To be buried in the parish church of St.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. I71
Mary Hill, London. Wife Agnes. Daughter of Johan Kyng.
Daughters Alice and Margaret.
Maynewaringe. 27.
John Goodwyn, citizen and tallowgh chaundelour of London.
Will 26 October 1533; proved 7 November 1533. To be buried
within or ladye chappell within the parishe churche of Saint
sepulchre wtoute Newgate in the subbarbes of London whereof
I am parishoner. To highe aulter for tithes 6s. 8d. To Frater-
nitie of our ladye and sainte Stephens in said church 3s. 4d. To
Fraternitie of Corpus Christi in ditto, ditto. To Fraternitie of
sainte George ditto, ditto. To the roode light ditto. To the
workers of same church ditto. To highe aulter of saincte giles
wtout Cripple gate of London whereof I was late a parishoner in
tithes 6s. 8d. To Fraternitie of our lady and sainte Giles in
same churche 20s. Ditto of sancte george 3s. 4d. To kynnes-
woman Katherin Goodwyn £30. To my suster Margaret Hatter
40s. To Margarete Hatter's daughter od ditto 20s. To Annes
ditto, ditto. To John Hatter thelder 40s. To John Hatter the
younger. To Richard Goodwyn 40s. and my worst foxe furred
gown. To Annes Ley wife of William Ley 20s. To Margarete
Leey her daughter 20s. To Alice now wife of John Frynde,
goldesmith, 20s. To my suster Johane Goodwyn 20s. To my
brother Richard Goodwyn £3. To my brother William Goodwyn
40s. and twoo milch kyne. "To the crafte or musterye of tal-
lowghechaundelours of London one Nutt whiche I had of them."
To servant William Shawe 20s. Robert a Meyr vyntner to have
3 years to pay £57 he oweth. To John Hatter the younger 40s.
To servantes I2d. each. To John myn hosteler 3s. 4d. Forgive
Thomas Hudson 40s. out of £4 he oweth. To Richard Goodwyn
above legacye aboue expressed 20s. To servant William Bushe
6s. I owe him. To Edmonde Goodwyn, my suster Johanes sonne,
lease of house in White crosse streete had of Priour and Convent
of Eringe spittell also my gardeyn plotte or lofte in parishe of
sainte giles, county Middlesex, which Edmond occupieth. To
wife Annes for life my two houses in White crosse street in said
parish of sancte Gyles etc. then to cosen Edmonde Godwyn and
heirs male paying all the quite rentes and also £8 yearly for fiue
years to the Master and custoses of the fraternitie of our lady
and saincte giles in said churche of sainte gyles to finde one
172 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
honest prest to singe in sainte giles for my soule my father and
mother soules and all our f rendes soules and all xpen soules quar-
terlie and if Edmond die or faile to paye quite rent or the £8
salarye to preest, then the two houses to cousin Richard Good-
wyn, and if he die or be negligent etc. to be sold and proceeds to
poore people at saint giles and saint sepulchre and my poore
kynnesfolk. Richard Choppyn of London, alderman and John
Frinde of London goldsmith now seised of said two houses to
make estate to John Coleyne, baker, Richard Pikering, brewer,
John Sheffield, brewer, Edward Sheffeild, brewer, and Edward
gregorye tallowgh chaundelour and Thomas Grenell wax chaund-
ler. Residue to my wife Annes Goodwyn, executrix. Overseer:
Richard Choppin of London, alderman to him £5. Witnesses:
John Parye, clerke, curate of Sainte Sepulcre, Xpofer Payne,
Thomas Hodgson, brewers, Hughe Braumster, fishemonger, and
John Wilf ord, notary.
Hogen, 7.
Robert Goodwyn of Ipswich, Suffolk, merchant. Will 7 Feb-
ruary 25 Hen. VIII; proved 7 February 1535/6. To be buried
in church of our Lady at the Kaye in Ipswich Church To wife
Elizabeth my beddplace, my brew house, all my house goods that
Thomas Lappage hath. To son Robert. The children of said
wife and the children of Dorothy my daughter tenements in
Stoke beside Ipswich. Wife and Robert Braye, executors.
William Gelict, gent.
Hogen, 32.
John Goddyng of Thacksted, Essex, chapman. Will 22 March
1537; proved 26 November 1538. To Brother Robert Goddyng.
Debts in Somerset and Devon.
Dyngsley, 23.
Margerye Goodinge, wife of Richard Goodyng, Friday Street,
Benetts Day. Will 21 March 1538; proved 10 July 1540. In
her last labor of child, licensed by her said husband she declared
her will. He to bury her body by her 2 children and Mary and
Jane. All to him. Legacy to her mother £6. 13s. 4d. Daughter
Florence her first wedding ring. Little son Erasmus Gooddyng
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(then only weynyed) to him and his two sisters Grace and Good
Fortune.
Alenger, 8.
Richard Goodyng of Middle Temple, gent. Will II July
1548; proved 20 July 1548. To wife Alice and children. To
wife Alice, executrix. Tenements in county Lincoln to wife
Alice, daughter of John Hide Esq and lands etc. in Holbyche and
Skysbeke at North End of Boston. To first son John and child
in wife's womb. I the administrator of father Richard Good-
yng (H. F. W.).
Populwell, 10.
Jane Goodwyn, wife of Edmond Goodwyn, of Swaffham
Market, county Norfolk, gent. Will, Sunday next before Feast
of Ascension 1547; proved 14 February 1548/9. Nuncupative.
Late wife of James Danyell, gent, deceased. To son John Dan-
yell. To Jane Goodwyn, widow, late wife of Christopher Good-
wyn.
Populwell, 25.
Richarde Goodwyn. Will 21 May 4 Edward VI; proved 11
October 1550. To be buried in St. George's Churchyard, South-
wark. Wife Johane Goodwyn, she to receive 39s. of Thomas
Harve dwelling in St. John's Street.
Coode, 22.
Thomas Goodwyn, the elder, of Chesterton, Cambridge, yeo-
man. Will 22 November 1550; proved 14 January 1550/1. To
wife Agnes. To Agnes Parishe, daughter of Thomas Parishe
and rest of children of said Thomas Parishe. To son Thomas
Goodwyn and Thomas his son and Harry and another son, and
all his children. To son Henry Goodwin and his son William
Goodwin and all his children. To children of brother Richard
Goodwin deceased. To Thomas Goodwin son of brother John.
To sister in law Alice.
Powell, 1.
William Goodwin of Bermesey, Surrey. Will 23 November
J554; proved 11 December 1554. To be buried in parish church
174 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
of St. Mary Magdalen, Bermesey. All lands and tenements and
cattail to wife Elene Goodwin and to my children together during
their nonage and minority and to the bringing up of them my said
children in virtue and learning. Said wife Elen Goodwin, exec-
utrix.
More, 16.
John Goodwyn the elder of Over Winchenden, Bucks, gent,
20 July 1557 proved 18 May 1558. Wife Dorothy. Son John.
Daughter Frances Goodwyn and other (married) daughters.
The children of daughter Hanslape.
Noodes, 23.
William Goodwyn of Winchester, county Hants, merchant.
Will 17 May 1562; proved 4 June 1562. To be buried in St.
Saviour's if I die in Southwark. To wife Eleyn, tenements in
Hampshire, etc.
Streat, 14.
Raphe Goodwyn of Ipswich, merchant. Will 20 December
1562; proved 11 February 1562/3. Manor known as Bullys
Hall in Bedfyld, Worlingworth, and Monksome shall be sold.
My capital messuage in Ipswich parish of Stoke and in Kyrly,
Essex, to wife Elizabeth for life. To eldest son Christopher.
To son Raphe. Robert, Richard, and Frances Goodwyn. To
them my tenements in Brooke Street. To son Christipher's chil-
dren. To Raphe, William, Richard, Christopher, Elizabeth and
Meryon. Witnesses : Robert Bray and Richard Bryde als Byrd.
10 Nov. 1574 Commission issued to Christopher Goodwyn
&c. to administer.
Chayre, 9.
Justinian Goodwin. 1 May 1565, proved 26 July 1565. Evi-
dently on board a ship. Nothing genealogical.
Morrison, 22.
Thomas Goodwin of St. Botolph's Aldersgate, London, Esq.
12 Dec. 1565, proved 20 March 1565. He mentions parish
churches of Thorneton, Plymtree and Peyhembury, Co. Devon.
Wife Anne. Daughter Anne (under 16). Half brother John
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 175
Godwin. Sister's children. Wife's children. Kinswoman
Johanna Lee. Sister Johanna Ratcliffe and her two children,
Edward Ratcliffe and Jone Cross. Sister Maude Yae(Yeo?).
Sister Traselowd. Half sister Florence Sampf orde. Uncle John
Mallock. Sons in law William and Robert Butler.
Crymes, 6.
Thomas Goodwyne of Little Walsingham, county Norfolk,
yeoman. Will 26 September 1566; proved last February 1566.
To be buried in church of Walsingham. To poor mens box 6s.
8d. To poor mens box of Southcreake and Northcreake to each
5s. To Agnes my wife all my howses in Southcreake and North-
creake for ever. To Robert my son £20 on condition that he
trouble not my said wife. To my daughter 20 marks at her mar-
riage. If she departs this lyfe before she marye then legacie to
my daughter her sister Amye. To said Amye 20 marks on her
marriage. If she depart before marriage then to her sister. If
both daughters die before their marriage then to Agnes my wife.
To every of my grandchildren I2d. All other my goods to
Agnes my wife sole executrix. Witnesses : Edmd. Burdome,
Robt. Day, Johem Boston, et alia.
Stonarde, 5.
Henry Goodwyne of Horley, Oxford, husbandman. Will 3
November 1568; proved 18 February 1569/70. To wife Ellen.
To Grace Goodwyn. To Henry Goodwyne, son of John Good-
wyne. To son John Goodwyne. To daughter Elizabeth Hall.
To daughter Margaret Tailor.
Lyon, 3.
Elizabeth Goodwyn of Ipswich, Suffolk, widow. Will 28 July,
14 Elizabeth; proved 19 September 1572. To son Valetine
Goodwyn. To son Richard Goodwyn. To daughters Frances,
Elizabeth Abbes and Margaret Barber. To son Robert. To
nephew Thomas Barbour. To daughter in law Margaret Good-
wyn. To my children Rafe Goodwyn, Richard Goodwyn and
Frances Gilget. To son in law John Gylget. To grandchild
Richard Goodwyn.
Daper, 28.
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John Goodwin, Muswell Hill, Middlesex, gentleman, late citi-
zen and merchant taillour of London. Will 1 May 1574; proved
8 January 1574/5. Gooddes in two parts, one to wife Anne, one
to my doughters vnmarried at marriage or 21. To be buried in
church of All Hallows, Bred strett, in grave of my mother, in
which parish I was sometimes parishioner. For sermon 6s. 8d.
At burial 20 dozen of wheaten bread amonge poore of London
as well as poore of Clerkenwell beside London. To six prisoners
of London in bread 40s. To every poore householder in Mus-
well Hill I2d. and to 12 poore men cotes of russet frese or of
brode black cotton of 2s. 8d. a yard as thought best by executors.
Russet freeze of i8d. a yard were best in my mynde. To my
sonne Whihill and his wife black gowns of 13s. 4d. a yard and
to her daughter a cassock cloth of 10s. a yarde. To Jane, Dorate,
and Margrit Goodwyn eche of them 2 brasse pottes. To my
sonne William Goodwyn, ditto, also 2 kyne, one horse, six plat-
ters, six dishes, 6 sawcers and 6 porringers, fetherbed I lye on,
mattresse, payer of blankettes, bowlster, the bedstede with the
hanginge in the same chamber, the reeler of white damaske, with
a forme there, and such two coverlettes as my wife thinke them
worthie to haue. "And if they brable with her my will is that he
shall haue nothinge." William to have ymplements of my bere-
house with the wainscotte at wife's decease and not to meddle
before. The myll that cost me £20 to remayne as Standars to the
house for ever and not to be defaced or taken awaye by his wife
if she outlive him but to remayn to my posteritie for ever. To
Jane Goodwyn one of best coverlettes at my wife's decease. To
daughter Dorite, ditto. To Margret Goodwyn, ditto. Rest to
daughters unmarried at my death. To daughter Anne Kinge
cassock cloth of 10s. a yarde. To Barbery my mayde black
cassock of 8s.^ a yarde if with me at death. Daughter Anne
Kinge to be with my wife and succour her and do for her. To
wife Anne black cassock of 2s. 4d. a yarde. Executors: wife
Anne Goodwyne and sonne in law John Wihill. Overseers : Sir
Thomas Lodge of London and cosen Harry Yonge. To eu'ry of
them a black gowne praying them to except it as a token of good
will and to be a bridell to my sonne and his wife for their dio-
bedience towardes me. "And whereas she promised to give me
a hundred poundes at the daie of hir mariage and a hundred
poundes within one yere towardes the mariage of my daughters
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 177
and Gwynne hir friende promised the performance of the same as
I haue a bill of his hande to shewe for the performance of the
same and that he wolde se it performed if that I wolde give him
a Satten dublett which he hath received in ernest to performe his
promise and as he further promised in the fleete before my cosen
Yonge and one Smithe and in consideracon of the same I made
hir an obligacon by the handes of Mighell Locke and I and my
sonne bounde vnto her in two thousandes poundes that she
shoulde haue all my lande out of the citie of London after my
disceas and my wyves that shalbe at the houre of my deathe.
This was done the night before they were maried and delivered
it as our two dedes vpon hir promises that she wolde pay vnto me
the said two hundred poundes which she never did, nor noe peny
thereof, but hath bestowed that litle she had vpon hir gownes of
tufte taffeta and kyrtles of satten and vpon sumptuous apparrell
of hir husbande in rydinge and roninge a brode and not to be
ruled and to lyve with me as one of my children and f amilie and
thus has she vndone hir husbande and spent that litel she had
which was but fortie poundes and xliju came to hir handes from
Mr. Alderman Harvey and from Mr. Parry which was all to litle
to pay there riotous doings and charges so that I haue spent on
them over and aboue six score poundes in redie money for the
payment of wch I solde twentie poundes a yere in London for the
discharge of the same, and when they sawe I beganne to cut them
shorter she was gonne And therefore the bonde I made is not
my dede and voide in lawe so sone as they were maried, and
although it were voide in lawe by reason she was the next daie
maried yet it is not voide in truthe and honestie if that she had
paide me the saide two hundred poundes according to hir f aithf ull
promise and in that consideracon I made the bonde and ment as
truelie to a made it good if that she had paide the mony for the
mariage of my daughters accordinglie for her mony she hathe
maried my son and for hir bonde she muste paie me two hundred
poundes if she can recouer hir bonde which was not delivered as
my dede vnlesse I had the mony accordinglie she knowinge by
hir councell before she was maried the bonde to be voide as sone
as the were maried and that I might put them oute of my dore
the next daye for aniethinge conteyned in that bonde I confesse
the same and said what assurance haue I for my monie youe may
cosen me thereof after you haue maried my sone and paie me
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never a grote. I do not think ye wolde so doe, and she saide no
god for byd, so saide I god for byde that I should turne youe out
of my dores and to give my landes from my sonne and heire well
saide she I will truste yo and I saide to hir againe that I wolde
truste hir all tho I should lose all and yet I do not think so as
appered for wk in sixteene daies after they were maried I
bestowed sixscore poundes in furnishinge on them what reason
were that after my decease and my wifes and hir husbandes, that
she should haue an enioyne all my landes out of the citie of Lon-
don during hir lyfe lease lande onlie excepted from all my children
and she having none and not to pay me the saide two hundred
poundes she promised for the marriage of my other daughters
and therefore without payment of ijCH to be distributed amonge
my daughters vnmaried My will is that she shall haue noe assur-
ance of lyving for terme of hir life after our deceasses vnles the
lawe doe give it hir, and if the lawe doe give it hir then I trust the
same lawe will give my saide daughters that are vnmarried the
CCH with the damages for the witholding of the same euer synce
which somes of money so recouped i frely give nowe among all
my daughters porcion porcion like as well to them that are
maryed as to them that are unmaryed anythinge in this will to
the contrarie notwithstanding for she shall nowe truste to hir
husbandes goodness, and myn she haue loste." Lease of Red-
inges not to be sold but to wife Anne Goodwyn paying Bishop of
london his rent and to three daughters Jane Goodwyn, Dorrate
Goodwyn and Margret Goodwyn £60 each, also ditto to Rychard
Kynge and John Kinge my daughter two sonnes, also £60 to my
daughter Whihill and her childe, all to be paide in fyvetene yeres
and after said £300 is paide out of Redings, executors to make
no forfeitures and to make rent £25 a yeare, the lease to sonne
William Goodwyn if he be no letter or disturber of his mother
and sisters but mayntayne them to his power etc. As to landes
to sone William Goodwyn for life, farme house, Berehouse, myll
house, barne and stable, ingresse, egresse and regresse, to
orcharde on west side of same house and the little felde adioyn-
ing orcharde had with the Berehouse, garden winter felde, Chap-
pell felde, hill felde, great Grove adioyning the hope yarde, the
hop yarde with bottome newe stocked called Goodwyns vale, two
feldes next Hollicks with wood landes, all on North side of Mus-
well grete Capitall House. To wife Anne Goodwyn grate Capi-
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tall house with other house and landes, my two gardens to
Muswell house belonging with the orcharde wherein the Doves
house standeth, wife to lay up £10 a yere for daughter Anne
Kinge if she bury her husband Rafe and after yo' decease to
sone William Goodwin all landes free and copie for life accord-
ing to promise to his wife he to sell no reversions of land of mine
for only a state for life, and if it please god to send sonne William
Goodwyn a childe then to said childe, in default to daughter
Elizabeth Wyhill, then to daughter Anne Kynge, then to daughter
Jane then to daughter Dorrathie, then to daughter Margaret, then
to heirs of me John Goodwyn for ever. Sealed twenty first of
December 1574. Witnesses: Henry Yonge, Franciss Hunt,
John Lynch. Nuncupative codicil 21 December 1574. To
daughter Jane Goodwyn bed wherein he lieth with furniture as
hir mother shall thinke mete also three silver bolkes and one
doxen silver spoones. Witness: Robert Harrington, parson of
Harnsey.
Pyckering, 2.
Walter Goddyn (William Goddyn. H. F. W.) of Chart next
Sutton Valence, Kent, yeoman. Will 2 June 1577; proved 21
February 1577. To wife Elizabeth. To Mary Francklyn my
wife's daughter. To son Thomas land and tenements in Trottis-
cliffe, Kent. To sons Edward, Nicholas, Anthony and James.
To son in law Haneslife. To daughters Elizabeth and Mary
Goddyn. James Goddyn a witness. Father Walter Goddyn.
Langley, 8.
Burhill Goodwyn, St. Bridget als St. Brides, London. Admin-
istration 7 June 1578 to relict Winifrede Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1578 folio 70.
John Godwyn of Wells, county Somerset, mercer. Will 6
September 1570; proved 29 November 1581. To Wells Cathe-
dral i6d. To St. Cuthbert's Church, Wells, 13s. 4d. for repairs
and to vicar there i6d. All my lands to my wife Isabel for life,
after her death to my male issue. To my said wife the occupa-
tion of my tenement in Whitnell for life. To John, son of John
and Christian Deverell, the ground in Tucker Street, bought of
John Brasyer. To John, son of Nicholas Godwyn £6. 13s. 4d.
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Residuary Legatee and executrix : my wife Isabel. Overseers :
Wm. Bowreman Esq, Rd. Godwyn gent. No witnesses. Com-
mission issued to Christian Deverall als Godwyn, daughter of
deceased to administer the goods etc. of said deceased in person
of Edw. Barker, her proctor, Isabel the relict being dead.
Darcy, 46.
Richard Godwyn of Wells, county Somerset. Will 1 Janu-
ary 1573/4; proved 14 February 1583/4. I bequeath to repair
of this parish church of St. Cuthbert, Wells 3s. 4d. and to the
vicar there 2s. 6d. To the poor of Wells almshouse 5s. To poor
60s. All my leases in parish of St. Cuthbert, Wells, to my wife
Margery and son James, and on their death, my children to have
same. To my wife my lease of Allerton parsonage with rever-
sion after her death to my sons James and John. The rent of
my tenement at Wotton, parish of Budleigh, to my unmarried
daughter with reversion to my wife, my son John in tail male,
my son James and his heirs male for ever. My sons James and
John to have £4 each at their ages of 24. Executors : Wife Mar-
gery and son James. Overseers : Mr. Thos. Chambers of Lyt-
ton, James Brodryll, Leonard Crosse. * Proved by Edward
Barker, Bach, of Law, proctor to the executors.
Butts, 28.
James Goddinge the elder of Walden, Essex, yeoman. Will 2
November 1584; proved 12 January 1584/5. To wife Johane.
To son James. To son Thomas (at one and twenty). To son
Paul at 21 lands in Lynton, Cambridge. To daughter Johane
wife of Samuel Hudson. To daughter Judith wife of William
Parkin and their children William and Mary Parkin. To daugh-
ter Sarah, wife of Richard Baron. To daughter Mercie and her
children James and Mary Barnard. To daughter Mary at day
of marriage. To kinswoman and servant Susanna Clarke. To
neighbor and kinsman William Arnold.
Brudenell, 1.
Francis Goodwyn, Barwick on Tweed. Administration 19
September 1585 to brother Marcellus Goodwyn (Deceased at
Neckton in the Diocese of Norwich).
Administration Act Book 1581-1586, folio 154.
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Richard Goodwin, Ipswich. Administration 3 November 1585
to relict Margaret Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1581-1586, folio 156.
John Goodwin of Abingdon, Berks, yeoman. Will 15 June
1585; proved 4 November 1585. To daughter Jane. To son in
law Thomas Stevenson. To daughter Edith Brat well. To kins-
man Thomas Bond of Charney. To Brother Robert Goodwin,
his eldest son. To wife Katherine.
Brudenell, 48.
Thomas Gooddinge, parish of Baunton, county Devon. Will
21 March 1585; proved 30 April 1586. Body to churchyard of
Baunton. To Henry, John, and Nicholas Goodding my sons
household stuffe. To my son Henry my best heifer. To John
my son one heifer. To my son Nicholas one heifer. To the
child in my wives wombe my best cowe and 6 coople of ewes and
lambs. If said child dye then to Dane my wife. Residue with-
out the doors my quick cattell wool, etc. to be divided into four
equal parts Ilane my wife one part, and the rest to Henry, John
and Nicholas my sonnes equally. Residue not bequeathed to
Ilane my wife sole executrix. Overseers : Stephen Tristram,
gent, John Cruys, and John Goodinge, and Henry Gooding, my
brothers, Witnesses : Thomas Glasse, and John Skynner.
Windsor, 21.
Nicholas Gooding als Reynoldes of Ottery St. Mary, county
Devon, merchant. Will 30 June, 23 Eliz; proved 4 February
1586/7. Body to church of Ottery aforesaid. To poore of
Ottery 40s. To poor of Collaton 5s. To poor of Withecombe
Raileighe 5s. To my daughters Temperance, Dorothye, Julyan,
and Joane 400 marks equally. To my son John Goodinge als
Reynoldes £100 to be imployed to his vse as my said wife shall
think meet. To said son John one tenement in Ottery and the
lands I now enjoy lying at Gotons the Shutes and Bradley in
Otery aforesaid during years yet to come. I am possessed for
terme of years of that messuage and ffarme of Bystock in Colla-
ton Raileighe aforesaid, my will is that Richawlde my wife shall
have said ffarme etc. ' After her decease Sithe one other of my
Daughters shall have said ffarme for years not determined. To
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said daughter Sithe £20. To each godchild I2d. To my sister
Alice at Wodebury a cow. To my father Reynold Gooding much
apparel To my sister Wayes children at Lyme 20s. I remit my
brother John at Honyton 40s. To William Mercer apparel. To
Joane Stoninge a ewe. Residue to said wife Richawlde, sole
executrix. Overseers : John Sherman, gent, William Cloade,
and William Keymer to whom three score shillings divided. My
will is farther. To my father Reignolde Goodinge £6. 13s. 4d.
Witnesses : William Cloade, and William Keymer.
Spencer, 6.
Sentence promulgated by Commissary Drury from St. Mary
Magdalen, Fish Street, on 10 February 1586/7 on the petition
of Francis Clerk, Notary public, procurator of Alice Godwin,
relict of John Godwin, Diocese of Bath and Wells, deceased, and
in the presence of John Theaker, Notary public, procurator of
Michael Godwin, Executor of the said deceased's will. Wit-
nesses : Robert Forth, Rowse, John Drury, Doctor of
Laws, and Francis Pitman. Sentence to invalidate will of John
Godwin, deceased.
Spencer, 11.
Elizabeth Goodwin of All Saints Stayning, in Mark lane, Lon-
don, widow. Will 1 April 1587; proved 12 April 1587. To
be buried in All Saints as near my first husband Roger Bentley
as possible. To my loving friends Mr. John Mountgomerye and
Mr. John Saunders £10 in trust for the poor of All Saints for
ever. To my Brother Robert Nicholls 40s. To Brother Henry
Troughton 40s, his son Henry Troughton 20s. To my three
servants James Hubberd, Henry Bisshopp, and Joane Clerk 13s.
4d. each. To my four godchildren, Richard Goodwyn, Elizabeth
Hole, Margaret Francklin, and Joane Eldred 10s. each. To Mrs.
Kempton my best gowne. To Isabell Dale a pair of sheets. To
my cosen Goodwyn my gown and kirtle that I wear every day.
To Elizabeth Nicholls, my cosen Nicholl's daughter, a gown. To
my cosen Katharine Nicholls and her other three sisters 10s.
apiece. To Cosen William Nicholles in Watling Street my ring
with a great white stone. To Richard Troughton my greate
turques. To cosen Anne Nicholls my little turques. To Kath-
erine Nicholles a ring with a Table Diamond. To Katherine
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Kempton a ring with a tode stone. To Margaret Moore my best
cloth kirtle. To James Holmes 20s. he owes me. To Cosen
Hilles wife in Lincolnshire 20s. Mr. Hill our minister to preach
at my burial 5s. Residue among John Nicholls, my sister's son,
Thomas Hayward my other sister's son, Henry Troughton the
younger, Katherine Nicholles, Agnes Nicholles (twice named)
Joane Nicholles, Hellen Hill, and Humfrey Walsingham my
executor. Overseers : Mr. Mountgomerye and Mr. Saunders.
Witnesses : Michael Hill, Minister, Thomas Lucas, writer of the
Courte Letter of London.
Spencer, 19.
John Goodwyn, citizen and draper of London. Will 4 July
1587; proved 8 July 1587. To be buried in parish of St.
Edmand the King in Lumbard Streete, where I was parishioner.
Residue to my executrix, both towards the poor and otherwise.
My goods into three parts according to custom of London. One
equal part to my wife, one other third part to my daughter Susan,
and one other third part to myself belonging, I give to my wife
for her own use. As touching such lands I have purchased in
the parish of Careswall, county Stafford, the same to Beatrice
my wife for her life and after to said Suzan my daughter and
heirs for ever. Said Beatrice sole executrix. Witnesses : Rob-
ert Goodwyn, Christopher Felkyn, John Thompson, scrivener,
Robert Goodwyn, draper, and Christopher Felkin, overseers.
Spencer, 44.
Stephen Gooding, Washfield, Devon. Administration 28 June
1588 to relict Mary Gooding. Inventory £14. 15s.
Administration Act Book 1 587-1 591, folio 86.
Alice Godwyn of Croxcom, county Somerset, widow. Will 5
October 1589; proved 6 November 1589. To my son John
Erberry and my son Osmond Godwin.
Leicester, 89.
Thomas Godwen (or Godwin) of Bagstone, weaver, 30 May
1589; proved 15 March 1589. Parish of Wickwarr, Co. Glouces-
ter. Daughter Mary Godwyn. Brother John Tucker and father
in law Nicholas Tucker.
Drury, 18.
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Marie Goodwyn, Hinton, Oxon, widow. Administration 13
April 1590 to vncle Richard Mundy. Revoked by sentence (9
Sainberbe.)
Administration Act Book 1 587-1591, folio 136.
Thomas Goodwyne of Blytheburgh, Suffolk, yeoman. Will 8
January 1589; proved 20 June 1590. To wife Elizabeth. To
son in law Richard Gottes, their six children. To grandchild
Mary Gottes. To grandchild Nicholas Gottes. To grandchild
Thomas Gottes. To Brother Henry Goodwyne's children. To
four children of William Fryer. To nephew Alexander Good-
wyne. To wife and children of brother William Goodwyn. To
brother Richard Goodwyne's children. To sister Edwarde's chil-
dren.
Drury, 42.
Thomas Goodwyn of Alkerton, Oxfordshire, yeoman. Will
13 January 33 Eliz. ; proved 27 January 1 590-1. To sons Wil-
liam and his wife Alice. To son John. To son Richard. To
Margaret, Frances and Elizabeth Hacklitt. To children of
brother Richard Goodwyn. To brother John Goodwyn. To
wife Alice.
Sainberbe, 2.
Gregory Goodwyn, Tottingston Suffolk. Administration 6
July 1592 to Peter Johnson proctor for Alice Fokes alias Good-
wyn. Vacated and will proved.
Administration Act Book 1 592-1598, folio 23.
Gregory Goodwyn of Tadingston, county of (sic), Dio-
cese of Norwich. Will 9 January 1588; proved 8 February
1592/3. To Thomazine my wife, Whitethorne and the tenement
there and a sheep and four milch e kyne. To my son John Good-
wyne my tenement in Inchockley called Windsor's. To Mary
Goodwyne my daughter my tenement in Ockley aforesaid called
Hopwoodes, late purchased of Coker of Wickes. To my daugh-
ter Joane my copyhold which Nicholas Walden dwelleth in held
of manor of Tadingston. To my son Gregory the tenement
called old Goodwynnes which I now dwell in. Residue to wife
Thomazine and son Gregory. Executor: Son Gregory. Wit-
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nesses : Thomas Glanfeilde, John Goodwyn, Raphe Istes, John
Smith with others.
Nevell, 93.
Walter Goodwyne of Boston, county Lincoln, wollen draper.
Will 4 May 1594; proved 10 August 1594. I bequeath to poor
of Boston 10s. To my son Waters Goodwyne £90, at his age of
19. My wife to have same till his age of 7. To my daughter
Mary Goodwyn £50 at her age of 19, if she die before the same
to be divided among my three sisters and brother John Goodwyn.
To Richard son of Mr. Clement Toynton of Boston 50s. To
William Fletcher £5 To Robert Sherwoode £8. To his mother,
my sister Anne, the writings I have of hers. To my servant
Edward Righton £8 in consideration of £10 his father gave me.
To my servant Richard Thornton £5. To my servant Margery
Veare 20s. To Robert Toynton of Comberworth my brother 40s.
To John West of West Asebie Smith 40s. To Mary Sherwoode,
daughter of Ann Sherwood 20s. Residuary legatee and exec-
utrix: Wife Clement. Overseers: Thomas Thornton and
Simon Pader. Witnesses : John Taylor, Clement Howe. Proved
by Mr. Thomas Warde, notary public, procurator to executrix.
Dixy, 60.
Robert Goodwyn of Barroden, county Rutland, yeoman. Will
12 July 1594; proved 28 October 1595. I desire to be buried in
said parish church and give to same 40s. To the poor there 40s.
To my sister Elizabeth Goodwin £10. To Henry Clyffe my hat.
To Jane Clyffe £2. To Emma Jarrys 10s. To Johane Slater
20s. To Margaret Gottard 5s. Executor: Father, Thomas
Goodwyn of Millwick, county Stafford. Witness : Robert
Lamly. Proved by Mr. Thomas Browne, notary public, procu-
rator to executor.
Scott, 64.
Thomas Gooding of Freston, county Suffolk, gentleman. Will
.10 April 1595 ; proved 13 November 1595. I desire to be buried
in Freston Church before the Chancel door. To my eldest son
Robert an annuity of 26s. 8d. out of lands at Kesgrave for the
poor of Freston to be paid by said son or Lords of Freston Hall.
To daughter Alice, wife of Robert Burman, all lands in Wher-
1 86 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
steede, late in tenure of Henry Taylor, deceased, and lands in
St. Margaret Ipswich, held of Mr. Edmund Wittipoll Esq, and
in Barking, and the house in Ipswich which Henry Crane dwells.
To daughter Dorothy, wife of John Bales, of London, goldsmith,
my houses in St. Mary Elmes, Ipswich, and two tenements in St.
Margarets Ipswich. To my son Thomas and his wife, my tene-
ment in St. Mary at the Tower, Ipswich, which Thomas Ballard
now. dwell, and lands in Holbrooke. To Thomas, son of son
Robert, Manor of Kesgrave and lands in Bellinges, Martlesham,
Foxhall, and Newborne. To daughter Thomasine Gooding £40
a year. To children of daughter Alice Burman £40 a year. To
said Thomasine tenement in Nacton. To friends, Mr. John
Lang of Ipswich 20 marks. Legacies to nephews Mr. Edward
Gooding of Ipswich and William Gooding of Rendlesham, sister
Hayward and Mr. Richard Catlyne. To grandchild Thomas, all
lands mortgaged to me by Richard Margetts. To Christopher
son of John Bales £20 at age of 21. To widow Daniell £5 To
poor of Ipswich £40. To servant William Dawes £6. 13s. 4d. To
Thomas, son of Robert Burman £50. Legacies of armour, plate,
furniture, etc to persons already named. Executors : nephew
William Gooding of Rendlesham and Mr. Richard Cattlyn of
Wolverstone. Witnesses : William Hawes, Henry Crane, John
Hubbard, Christofer Hayward, William Pinsonne, John Bald-
wynne, clerk, Robert Burmann, Richard Margetts Proved by
John Burroughs notary public procurator to execuors.
Scott, 70.
John Goodwin of Hartingfordbury, county Herts, yeoman.
Will 10 December 1595 nuncupative; proved 20 December 1595.
To Ellen Basse £10. To Jane Basse £10. To Joyce Basse his
mother £10. To John Brusters childten which he had by Agnes
sister of said John Goodwin 13s. 4d. each. To servant Thomas
Draper 40s. To servant Elizabeth Archer 40s. Administration
granted to Joyce Basse mother of deceased, no executor being
named.
Scott, 74.
Thomas Goodwyn, Milwiche, Staffordshire. 2 November
1596, administration of goods of, to relict Agnes Goodwyne.
Admon Act Book 1592-98, folio 183.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 187
William Goodwin, Esq, of Shrewsbury, Salop, Captain. Will
1 April 1597; proved 14 June 1597. I bequeath to my wife
Catherine all my lands and tenements. My Lieutenant, Ellis
Loide, to have money owing me by my company. To "my
ancient" John Brewster £5. To my hostess Ursula Thorpe £5.
To my cousin Francis Goodwin, my repier. To Mr. Francis
Fowler in London a dagger. To Richard Sturrey, velvet for
hose. To my servant William Smith a cloak. To my friend Mr.
Lyster silk stockings. To John Barrowe £3. To my host Mr.
Thorp a doublet. Executrix : wife Catherine. Overseers : said
Lieutenant and Mr. John Elliot of Dublin, merchant. Wit-
nesses : Mathew Lister, James Ballew, Ellis Lloide, Thomas
Brende. Proved by Richard Stubbs, notary public, procurator
to executor.
Cobham, 60.
(Will also proved at Dublin in Prerogative Court of Ireland,
Captain Goodwin dying in the war in Connaught. L. W.)
Sir John Goodwyn of Over Winchindon, county Bucks, Knight.
Will 18 February 1595/6; proved 22 November 1597. Legacies
to poor of Over and Nether Winchindon, Ashenden, Waddesdon,
Aylesbury, Bishops Woburn, Cheresley, and Cuddington. To
my brother William Goodwyn and his wife Margaret £13. 6s. 8d.
a year. To his sons Blase, John and William £6. 13s. 4d. a year
each. To Elizabeth Doyly, daughter of Edmund Doyly of Pond-
hall, Hadley, county Suffolk, esq, £100 at age of 21. To my
sister Mrs. Joyce Carleton, widow £10. To my sister Mrs. Mary
Saunders widow £10. To my sister Mrs. Amphillis Middlemore
£10. To my sister Mrs. Frances Hicklinge a piece of silver. To
my daughter Lady Katherine Parker £30. To my daughter Mrs.
Meriall Babington £30. To my daughter Mrs. Parnell Rows £30.
To my servant Thomas Googe £20. To my servant John Pollyn
£5. To my dairy women Elizabeth Parker £3. 6s. 8d. To my
servant John Bright, senior, 40s. Legacies to John Spratt, John
Culverhouse, Thomas Rose, senior, Edward Winter, William
Isard, Stephen Richardson, Edmund Firley, John Skarlett, John
Coxe, John Bright, junior, Nicholas Collyer, William Curtis,
William Browne, baker, Richard Younge, Thomas Crane; Wil-
liam Hynton, William Monte, and William Rose. Executor,
son Francis Goodwyn. Overseers : Sir Philip Parker, knight,
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Thomas Rows, and Phillip Babington, esq. my sons in law and
Ralph Sheldon, and John Temple esqr. Any disputes concerning
will to be decided by Ralph Sheldon, of Booley, county Worces-
ter, and John Dormer of Doreton, county Bucks, esrs. Wit-
nesses : John Temple, Thomas Thornton, Thomas Googe, Rauffe
Atkinson, Hughe Roberts, clerk. To my servant Dionis Gregory
20s. To my servants Humfrey Walbancke 40s., John Wynter
40s. To children of my daughter Airs. Meriall Babington £40.
To my brother in law John Middlemore esq. £10. Proved by
John Burroughe, notary public, procurator to executor.
Cobham, 95.
John Goodwin of East Bergholt, clothier, 10 May 1600, proved
16 June 1600. Mentions son John Goodwin, cousin Philip Ber-
wicke, son Daniel Goodwin, daughter Mary Goodwin, kinsman
William Goodwin (my servant) and his father William Goodwin,
both weavers, cousin Reginald Catlin, cousin Francis Cole, Mas-
ter Burges of Ipswich and brother William Goodwin
39 Wallopp (P. C. C.)
Sententia for confirmation of above will 16, June 1601. Par-
ties to the trial Isaac Michell an executor on the one part and
John, Daniel and Mary Goodwin, children of the deceased, and
William Goodwin, Richard Goodwin, Margaret Kepping als
Goodwin, Clerke als Goodwin, John Woodgate, Anne Ale-
founder and Stephen Woodgate "proximos consanguineos"
Woodhall, 45.
30 June 1 601. Administration of the goods of Thomas Good-
wyn, late of Brenton, county Norfolk, deceased, granted to
Katherine Goodwyn the relict.
Administration Act Book 1601, folio 87.
Bartholomew Goodwynne of London, gent. 2"] March 1602,
proved 4 June 1602. WTfe Mary to be sole executrix. Messuage
&c. in Barnewell, Cambridge which my father John Goodwyn
conveyed to me.
Montague, 48.
Robert Gooding of Freston, Suffolk, Diocese of Norwich, gent.
23 Dec. 1 60 1 ; proved 10 Feb. 1602. Younger son Tohn an
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 189
apprentice in London with Joane Powell, widow, at the Rose in
Bread Street. Daughters Margaret, Mary, and Ursula Gooding.
Daughter Katherine Hunte wife of Thomas Hunte. Daughter
Anne now wife of John Pickmere in London. Wife Margaret
and eldest son Thomas Gooding. Brothers in law John Chalano1
and William Radclif.
Bolein, 18.
William Goodwin als Sanders of St. Nicholas Olaves, next
Bred Street, basket weaver, 9 October 1603, proved 12 October
1603. Wife Anne and three children. Mother Joane Baker,
Brothers and sisters.
Bolein, yy.
Alice Goodwyn of St. Andrews, Holborn, widow, 13 Sept. 1603
proved 7 Oct. 1603. Cousin Edward Lightmaker. The Maiden
head in Gray's Inn Lane.
Bolein, 86.
20 January 1603-4. Administration of the goods of Richard
Godwyn late of St. Martins in the Fields, county Middlesex,
deceased, granted to Katherine Godwyn the relict.
Administration Act Book 1603-4, folio 184.
John Goodwine, cordwyner, Waterstoke, Oxon. 1 June 1604.
Administration of goods of, to relict Alice Goodwine.
Admon Act Book 1599-1605, folio 207.
Joice Goodwin 16 January 1605 proved 18 March 1605.
Niece Priscilla Barnard, Nephew Epaphroditus Barnard. Brother
Blase Goodwin, Cousin Margaret. Sister Mary Hercules.
Stafford, 22.
12 April 1605. Administration of the goods of William Good-
wyn late of Luton, county Bedford, deceased, granted to Mary
Goodwin the relict.
Administration Act Book 1605, folio 1.
Simeon Gooding, Ipswich, Suffolk. 6 May 1606. Adminis-
tration of goods of, to sister Joan Manning als Gooding.
Admon. Act Book 1605-1610, folio 39.
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John Goodwin, Booking, Essex. 12 November 1606. Admin-
istration of goods of, to relict Jone Goodwin. Another grant 19
December 1606.
Admon. Act Book 1605-1610 folio 56.
ditto ditto. 19 December 1606. Administration of goods etc
to Philemon Pilgrim uncle of children Mary Goodwin, Elizabeth
Goodwin, and Priscilla Goodwin during minority. Relict Joan
Goodwin renouncing.
Admon. Act Book 1605-1610, folio 61.
Peter Godwin of Hinton Ammor, county Southampton, yeo-
man. Will 1 December 1606; proved 4 February 1606/7. To
the mother church of Winton 6d. To my daughter Alice and to
my daughter Katteren 10 quarters of wheate etc. etc. I will that
my brother Henry Godwin have the use of one half of my house-
hold stuff for his life, and then to my said two daughters. To
the said two daughters one ewe shepe apiece. To my daughter
Rebecca one yowe sheepe and to her five daughters five yowe
sheepe. To my daughter Marie one yowe sheepe and to three of
her children one yowe sheepe apiece. To my son Nicholas his
fower children each of them one sheepe apiece. Probate to
Nicholas Godwin, son of deceased.
Hudlestone, 11.
William Goodwin, St. Mary Matfellon als Whitechappell Mid-
dlesex, but over seas deceased. Administration 12 February
1606-7 to relict Elizabeth Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1605-1610, folio 67.
9 June 1607. Administration of the goods of John Goodwin,
late of St. Olaves Southwark, county Surrey, deceased, granted
to William Goodwin, the son, with the consent of Catherine the
relict.
Administration Act Book 1607, folio 80.
William Goodwin, St. Andrews Holborn, Middlesex. 7 Sep-
tember 1607. Administration of goods of, to brother Anthony
Goodwin. Inventory £73. 3s. 9d.
Admon. Act Book 1605-1610, folio 88.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 191
Anne Goodwyne, Grove parish Mildenhall, Wilts, widowe.
Will 18 July 1606; proved 13 November 1607. To sonne John
Goodwyn £10. To Alexander Goodwyn, Elizabeth Goodwyn and
Ann Goodwyn, children of my sonn Phillipp a heiffer futlock
each. To Frances Goodwyn, youngest daughter of my son Phil-
lipp a weaneley Calfe. Rest to sonn Phillipp Goodwin, executor.
Witnesses : Thomas Applef ord, Stephen Applef ord, Daniel
Appleford, Elizabeth Monday, Margaret Scott, and Mary Green-
way e.
Hudlestone, 89.
Christopher Goodwine, Downeham Markett, County Norfolk,
gent. Will 10 December 5 James I ; proved 24 May 1608. To
John Pell of Westwi , Norfolk 53/4 for ringe. To father in
lawe Nicholas, Rixe best gowne and cloke excepted. To Beatrice
Ryxe wife of said Nicholas my mother in lawe £6. 13s. 4d. etc.
To sister in lawe Anne Rixe 40s. To my wife Elizabeth £50 due
out of manor of Castle Compes, Countie Cambridge, for annu-
itie for 5 years ended Feast of St. Michaells the Archangell last
past. Residue to said Elizabeth. Executors : Said John Pell
and my wife Elizabeth. Witness : William Parlett.
Windebancke, 38.
Mary. Ward als Godden, Totham Highcross, Middlesex.
Administration 1 August 1608 to mother Margaret Ward als
Ware.
Administration Act Book 1605-1610 folio 125.
George Goodden, Grandesburgh, Suffolk. x\dministration 1
March 1608-9 t0 daughter Agnes Mowlinge als Goodden wife of
Robert Mowlinge.
Administration Act Book 1 605-1 610, folio 149.
Henry Goodden. St. Michael Crooked Lane London, ult
March (another copy reads August) 1609. Administration of
goods of, to relict Joan Goodden.
Admon. Act Book 1605-1610, folio 150.
Anthony Godwyn of Wookey, county Somerset, gent. Will 20
November 1609; proved 8 March 1609/10. Whereas by reason
192 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
of manifold suites in the law I am greatly indebted for payment
of a great part whereof my brother in law, John May Esq
standeth chargeable and for discharge thereof I have agreed with
Robert Scott, B.D. and Subdeane of the Cathedral Church of
Wells and Parson — of the Rectory or Parsonage of Wookey,
county Somerset to his said Subdeanery annexed for a lease by
him to be made of the said Rectory belonging to the said John
May Esqr during three lives as the agreement showeth out of the
issues of which, if my goods etc be not sufficient, then the residue
of my debts may be paid, notwithstanding Elizabeth my wife and
Robert my son shall have sufficient maintenance of the said profits
till my debts be paid and after they to enjoy the said rectory etc.
during their lives, paying to my son William Godwin £10 per
annum for life. To son Thomas Godwyn £10. To my daugh-
ters Christian Hewes and Alice Parfitt 40s. apiece, to each of their
children a yearling apiece To the parish church of Wookey 40s.
To the poor of Wookey 20s. Residuary Legatee and executrix :
My wife Elizabeth Godwin. Overseers : my said brother in law,
Mr. John May, my brother in law — Nicholas Wykes, gent. To
said wife all lands etc in Wookey sometimes the lands of one
Wookey. Witnesses : John Allott, Nicholas Wykes, Edward
Wykes, and Robert Goodwin.
Wingfield, 26.
Thomas Goodwyn, Hartington, county Derbie, yeoman. Will
5 January 1610/11 ; proved 19 June 161 1. To wife Dorothie for
life messuage in Mongashe, county Derbie, then to my Neece
Dorothie Goodwyn and Thomas Eden second son of Richard
Eden of Harlington (yf they matche together) and yf they
fail then to said Dorothie. To wife and neece all household stuff.
To neece all goods. Wife Dorothie and Neece Dorothie Exec-
utrixes giving to John Dall, my servante, all suemakers ( ?) tooles
and instruments in shopp. Witnesses : Roger Goodwyn and
Richard Shoare. Debts owing to testator's brother George Good-
wyn for 20 weathers £7. 6s. 8d., for 21 ewe sheep £5. 13s. 4d. for
18 hogges £3. Humphrey Mathew of Tatbury £4. 10s., Nicholas
Bonsall and Henry Wheldon 20s
Proved 19, June 161 1 by Dorothy the relict and Dorothy Good-
win the niece.
Wood, 58.
This will was confirmed by Sentence in 1614. H. F. W.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 193
Edward Goodwin, bachelor, Enfield, Middlesex. Administra-
tion i July 1612 to brother Henry Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1611-1614, folio 67.
Robert Gooddinge, Aysh parish M diocese Bath and
Wells. Will proved 14 August 161 2. To parish church 6s. 8d.
To poore 10s. Rest to weif Alice, sonne Thomas and Cousen
and nephew Robert Goodden, sonne of my son Nicholas Goodwin,
deceased., executors. Witnesses : Amis Elf ord, Francis Hobbes,
Thomas Leach son of John Leach. To John Goodden son of son
Nicholas deceased 40s. which William Purdye oweth me. To
Mary daughter of ditto 39s. which John Keudghell of P
oweth me.
Fenner, 72.
William Goodwine of Ashforde in the County of Derby, tanner,
8 October 161 3. Sister Elizabeth Bonne and her children.
Sister Agnes Madder and her two daughters. Sister Mary and
her children. Mother Joan Goodwine. Brothers Edward Good-
wine, Richard Goodwine and Henry Goodwine. Uncle Robert
Goodwine and his children. Brother Thomas. Brother George
Goodwine to be executor. Proved by the executor 19 July 1614.
Lawe, 87.
27 May 1616 Administration of the goods of John Godwyn,
late of Wanstrowe, county Somerset, Esquire, deceased, granted
to Ann Godwyn the relict.
Administration Act Book 1616, folio 68.
Thomas Goodwin of Woodthorpe in the parish of Strubby in
the county of Lincoln, yeoman, 2 May 1617. Brother Augustine
Kirkman and his two children (minors). Sister Anne Paule and
her children. Nephew Thomas Goodwin of Spillesby. Nephew
William Goodwin of Hogstroppe. Nephew Thomas Goodwin of
Woodthorpe. Godson Thomas Goodwyn of Alford. Thomas
Goodwin son of brother Richard. Wife Amy to be executrix.
Proved 9 August 161 7 by the executrix.
Weldon, 79.
31 December 1617., Administration of the goods of James
Goodwin, late of St. Stephens Walbrook, London, deceased,
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granted to Ralph Piatt husband of Rose Goodwin alias Piatt, the
sister.
Administration Act Book 1617, folio 147.
13 January 161 7-8. Administration of the goods of Theodore
Goodwin, late of Stoneham, county Suffolk, Esquire deceased,
granted to Theodore Goodwin and Edward Goodwin, the sons.
Administration Act Book 161 7-8, folio 154.
John Godden, late of Larkefeild, parish East Matlinge, Kent,
Deanery of Shoreham. Nuncupative will 30 October 1618;
proved 13 October 1618. To sonn Edmund Godden £30 of £50
brother Edmunde Godden had when possessed of a benefice (not
till then he to pay said son £5 a yeare till he is 18, then to pay the
£50. but not to ask the same till God hath pleased him with a
certain living. If son die the £30 to wife Residue to wife
Agnes Godden, executrix. If she marrie to give bond etc. Wit-
nesses : William Ben, Clerke, William Boreman, and Thomas
Edwards.
Meade, 96.
John Goodwyne of Home, Surrey, gent. Will 20 August 1617 ;
proved 9 January 161 8. To Ouerserrs of poore of Eastgrinstead
£10 as myn Executors and Overseers think fitt. To poore of
Home ditto. To sonnes servants 5s. apiece. To Elizabeth Otter-
ingham my Daughter rent of 20 markes out of tenements in East-
grinstead and Home purchased since marriage of my sons viz.
out of my Mannors of Pyckstone owt of Frydayes land late Hill-
ingdons owt of one house of myn in occupation of John Harman
owt of lands called Charthin in East Grinstead ditto. To sonnes
daughter Dorothie Goodwin £100 To sonne Edward Goodwin
my Mannor of Pikestones, Frydays land late Hullingdons and
Fowles Barne in East grinstead also that portion of Frenches
Farme lying at Copthorne last purchased to said Edward with
remainder to his elder sonne Robert Goodwyne etc. To sonne
Edward Goodwyne landes late bought of Nicholas Roffse, of Mr.
Bishe, of John Tuddham, John Charte, Nicholas Harling, and
Cottage by Tuddam meade, with remainder excepting house and
land John Harding Tanner dwells in, to John Goodwyn my
sonnes second sonne etc. Touching land in John Hardings occu-
pation to my son Edward for life then to Beniamin Goodwyn his
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 195
third sonne. Hill place late purchased of one Henry Luxford in
East grinstead held of Mannor of Imbarstone to my son Edward
then to said Beniamin. Fee farm in Mayfield, county Sussex,
called Bromefields to my son Edward then to Robert Goodwyn
etc etc. If sonne Edward die his wife Susan to have the lands
of their sonne John Goodwin for 20 yeares etc etc Residue to
my sonne Edward Goodwyn and to Robert his sonne Executors.
Witnesses : Donn Hoggett, Edward Heley, and Edmond Roffie.
Parker, 7.
10 May 1621. Administration of the goods of Dorothy Good-
win, late of Hartington, county Derby, deceased, granted to
Edward Latham and Elizabeth Smith, the next of kin.
Administration Act Book 1621, folio 122.
Hance Goodinge, saylor, in the good shipp Royal James.
Will 18 February 1617; proved 10 May 1621. To Hance Mar-
tin, saylor in the James Royal one booke of Callicoe and one
shirte. To Leonard Anderwise, sayler in the James Royal one
booke of Callicoe and one shirte, one wastecoate, one pair new
shoes and one Munmouth cap. To Thomas Specke, Chirurgi-
one's mate in the James Royal one pair of Red stockings. To
Sabrian Winian sayler in the James Royall three bookes of Calli-
coe, and all the remaynder of my apparell both lynnen, wollen,
and bedding. To the poore of the Dutch church in London all
debts due to me in the Purser's book. To George Johnson, black-
smith, Wapping, my wages due, my debts in the purser's booke
being paid and him doe I make sole executor. Witnesses :
Henry Smithe, Tomas Allin, and Nicholas Cage.
Dale, 84.
Oliver Goodding, Stamford, county Lincoln. Administration
16 August 1621 to relict Alice Goodding.
Administration Act Book 161 9- 1622, folio 134.
John Goodyn. Will 1 October 1618; proved 28 November
1621. To Richard Wood, Chirurgion of the Shipp Vincorne,
twoe books of Callicoe; but withall to pay Thomas Haggatt and
David Hailes for one gallon of sack which I had of them. To
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said Richard Wood one pintado. To Andrew Coggins one book
of Callico and one pintado. To William Duffield one parcell of
horse hayre. To Michaell Kinge three books of Callico, a parcell
of safron and one pintado. To William Raffe one book of Cal-
lico with one pintatho and all my apparell. To my sister Susan
Lee the wife of John Lee, if she be living £5, if not to her eldest
child. To my eldest sister Syluester Young 50s. to buy her a
ring. To William Wise one hatt. Witnesses: Richard Wood,
Andrew Coggins, Michael King, and William Roffe.
Dale, 91.
Stephen Goodinge, Graves ende County Kent. Administra-
tion 23 January 162 1-2 to John Rowe.
Administration Act Book 1619-1622, folio 156.
Robert Goodwin 16 March 161 7. Sister Margery. Brother-
in-law Richard Holman in Fetter Lane and his wife Jane and son.
Admon with the will annexed granted 23 June 1623, the testator
being described as of the parts beyond the seas.
Swann, 63.
In the Name of God Amen The eight and twentith day of
Decembr in the yeare of our Lord God one thousand six hundred
and twoe & twentith and in the yeare of the Raigne of our Sover-
aigne Lorde & Kinge James of England France & Ireland
Defender of the Faith &c and of Scotland the sixe and fiftithe
I Daniell Goodinge the elder of Oakeley Magna in the Countie
of Essex Yeoman Sicke in bodie but of perfect memory the Lord
be praised there fore doe make and ordaine this my last will and
testament in manner & forme followinge Inprimis I Commend
my soule unto God that gave it And I commende my bodye to
the earth to be buryed in decent manner in full assurance of the
Resurrection thereof to eternall life through Jesus Christ And as
concerninge those worldly goods (wch God hath given mee) my
Will and meaninge is as followeth First I give to the poore of
Much Oakeley aforesaid the somme of fower poundes to be
devided at the discretion of my Executrix wthin six monethes
next after my decease Item I give vnto Margaret my beloved
wief all and singular my landes and Tenemente scituate lyeing
and beinge in the Markett of Oakeley Magna abouesaid now in
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 197
the tenure and occupacion of Christopher Wilson or his assignes
and the widowe Bettes to her my said wief and to her heires for
euer Item I give unto my said wief the howse wch I nowe dwell
in wth all and singuler th'appurtenance And all my freehold landes
thereto belonging for terme of her naturall lief And after her
decease unto my sonne Daniell duringe the terme of his naturall
lief Item I give vnto my sonne Daniell my tenement called Millers
wth the landes thereto apperteyning scituate in Oakeley Magna
abouesaid or by what name or names soeuer called or known for
terme of his natm-all life provided that if my sonne Daniell make
any Strippe or waste in any of the said landes given him by me
Then my gifte to him of the said landes shall be voyde Item I
give unto my son William my tenement called Whites wth the
landes thereto belonginge scituate and beinge in Wickes in the
Countye aforesaide during the terme of his naturall lief Item
I give vnto my daughter Joane my tenement called Paynes or by
what name or names soeuer called or knowne scituate in Oakeley
abovesaid & late in the tenure & occupacion of John Cricke and
nowe of Henry Cricke his sonne wth all the landes thereto apper-
teyninge for and during the terme of hir naturall lief And then
unto her sonne Edward Stone and his heires for ever upon condi-
con that yf Richard Stone the husband of my sayd daughter doe
at any tyme hereafter molest trouble or sue my Executrix for
my debt wch he may claime to be due from me Then this guifte
of the said tenement and land be voyde Item I give my tenem*
called Webbs beinge in Wickes wth the landes thereto belonging
to my grandchild John Goodinge and to his heires for euer Item
I give vnto my daughter Marye the tenement wth the landes
thereto belonginge being in Oakeley Magna abouesaid late in the
occupacion of the widdowe Forrest and nowe of Willia Titterson
during his naturall lief Item I give unto Margarett my wife all
my household stuff and implements of houshold with twoe qrtars
of my best wheate well dressed Item my minde and will is that
all other my goodes vnbequeathed shall goe for the payment of
my debts and out of the surplusage and overplus (my debt beinge
payd) I give unto my servant Elizabeth Linn five poundes to be
payde her wthin six monethes after my decease And the remayn-
der of my goodes I will to be equally devided amonge my wief
and children for the payment of fynes and hariotts Giving unto
my sonne William five poundes more than any of the rest. Item
I98 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
I appoint and ordayne Margaret! my beloved wief to be sole
Executrix of this my last will and testament upon trust that shee
shall see my debts paid my legacies performed and my body
buryed in decent manner In wittnes whereof I have hereunto
putt my hand and seale the day and yeare first above written —
Subscribed and sealed in the pn ce of vs — Michaiah Wood
Cleric — William Lynn — George Butler his marke — Robert
Rochester — John Roch — Danyell Goodinge his marke — Daniell
Goodinge his marke.
The above will was probated in London before the Rev. Wil-
liam Byrde, knight, D. C. L., Master in chancery or regularly
constituted Commissioner, July 10th, 1623, on the oath of Mar-
garet Goodinge, relict of the deceased, and named executrix after
the manner of such wills. To her was entrusted the administra-
tion of the benefits, and for the creditors, mentioned by the
deceased. She took oath upon the holy Gospels before Michael
Wood, clerk and deputy Commissioner and known as such to all
men, that she would well and faithfully administer the same.
Swan, 70.
Jeremy Goodwyne, sick in Jaccatra, now called Batavia. 11
November 1621. Wife, brothers and sisters.
Proved in September 1623 by Helen Goodwyne relict, execu-
trix.
Swann, 9.
Anne Goodwyn, Worcester City. Administration 10 April
1624 to husband Robert Goodwyn. Inventory £31. os. od.
Administration Act Book 1623-1625, folio 86.
Jeremie Goodin, Ashdon, county Essex, husbandman. Will 31
March 1624; proved 5 May 1624. To son Jeremy £20. To my
wife Fraunces all my houses and lands for her life and after to
my son Thomas and heirs. To my daughter Phillipp 20 marks
and two of my best beasts or £5. To my daughter Susan 20
Marks. To my daughter Grace 20 marks. Residue to son
Thomas. Witnesses : Richard Humf reys and Thomas Buck.
Byrde, 42.
John Goodinge, Henley on Thames, Oxon. Administration 8
July 1624 to relict Joane Goodinge.
Administration Act Book 1623-1625, folio 103.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 1 99
Margerie Goodding of Yateley, county Southampton, wid-
dowe. Will 31 October 1623; proved 26 November 1624. To
cathedral church of Winston 2d. To my daughter John ffeildes
wife two cussions in the presse, a black cowe and chest and table.
To each of her two children a platter. To my son Henry Rogers
two vates in the kitchen, brass pans and utensils. To his two
children one platter each. To Amy Vnderwood bedsted and
bedding. I forgive William Vnderwood £7 of £14 he oweth me
and give the £7 to his children 20s. apiece. To Thomas Gunner
my son in law, bedstead, bedding, a cow and a bullocke. To his
wife my best apparell and half a dozen pewters. To his two
youngest children each a platter. To Thomas Gunner's eldest
daughter 40s. To my sister Alice Kyen apparel and two chests.
To her son is. To my sonne Edward Rogers £10, six bushells
rye and two chests To his 3 children 20s. apiece. To my son
John Rogers £10, rice and six smaller chests. To his 3 children
20s. apiece To Richard Sheperd's daughter is. To William
Wastells child is. To tithying of Yeateley 10s. To Yeateley
10 groates. Residue to son Robert Rogers sole executor. Over-
seers : Christopher Dee and John Baron. Witnesses : Henry
Rogers, Christopher Dee, John Baron, Alexander Reade.
Byrde, 100.
Thomas Gooddin of the precinct of Old Bridwell, London,
Taylor. Will 12 January 1624; proved 14 February 1625. Mem-
orandum : Bequeathed in presense of witnesses hereunder. To
his sister Jone Gooddin one debt of £10 due from John Bunckard
of Marleborough, county Devon, husbandman. To Richard
Lowther waterman his Cloth Cloak. The rest of what he had
he freely gave to Alice Kent, widdowe to bury him. Witnesses :
Richard Lother, Thomas Pears, and William Kent.
Hele, 26.
George Goodwin, Moorton, Essex. Administration 12 April
1625 to relict Elizabeth Goodwin. Simon Linch and William
King, Rector of Highlauer, commissioners for taking oath of
executrix.
Administration Act Book 1623-1625, folio 158.
Richard Goodwyn, Penryn, Cornwall. Administration 2J June
1625 to creditor Abraham Jenners.
Administration Act Book 1623-1625, folio 174.
200 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Richard Goodwyn, Penryn, Cornwall. Administration 27 June
1626 to creditor Abraham Jenners. Commission to Henry Wallis
clerk vicar of Plymouth to take oath. "Vacat" as issued in June
1625.
Administration Act Book 1 625-1 627, folio 92.
Walter Goodwin, Edmonton, Middlesex. Administration 3
January 1625/6 to relict Elizabeth Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1625-1627, folio 47.
James Goodden, Burnham, Kent. Administration 27 January
1626-7 to widow Suzan Goodden.
Administration Act Book 1625- 1627, folio 128.
Daniel Goodwin of Boxford in the County of Suffolk. Feb-
ruary 1625-6.
Hele, 32.
Edward Goodwyne of Hoorne in the County of Surrey, gentle-
man. 17 February 1626. Eldest son Robert. Daughter Doro-
thy unmarried and under 24. Youngest daughter Anne unmar-
ried and under 21. Son Benjamin. Admon with the will
annexed granted 13 April 1627.
Skinner, 36.
Sarah Goodwyn, late of East Raynham, county Norfolk,
deceased. Administration 23 January 1627/8 granted to John
Goodwyn her husband.
Administration Act Book 1628-1630, folio 1.
John Goodyn deceased over seas. Administration 11 January
1627/8 to sister Elizabeth Kinge als Goodwyn.
Admon. Act Book 1628- 1630, folio 5.
9 July 1628. Administration of the goods of Rose Ford alias
Goodwyn, late of Wittham, county Essex, deceased, granted to
William Ford the husband.
Administration Act Book 1628, folio 37.
Richard Goodwin (without date). To be buried in the church-
yard of Ringmer. Eldest daughter Mary G. Daughter Eleanor
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 201
G. under 21. Daughter Joan G. under 21 & unmarried. Wife
Eleanor to be executrix.
Proved 3 February 1628-9 DY the executrix.
Ridley 15.
Thomas Goodwyn of Horly in the County of Oxford, yeoman,
26 June 1628. Son Thomas Goodwyn. Daughter Mary Good-
wyn. Wife Mary Goodwyn to be executrix. Uncle John Good-
win and brother-in-law John French to be overseers.
Proved 17 February 1628-9 by the executrix.
Ridley, 13.
13 August 1629. Administration of the goods of John Good-
wyn, late of parts beyond the seas, bachelor, deceased, granted to
Thomas Goodwyn the brother.
Administration Act Book 1629, folio III.
James Goodwyn, bachelor, late of foreign parts beyond the
seas or upon high seas deceased. Administration 11 October
1629 to brother Thomas Goodwyn. Ad de bonis non April 1636.
Administration Act Book 1628-30, folio 120.
William Godwyn, Islmar, Bucks. Administration 23 October
1629 to Robert Blackborn, and Gertrude his wife next of kin of
deceased.
Administration Act Book 1628-30, folio 121.
16 November 1629. Administration of the goods of Alice
Goodwyn, late of Debtlinge, county Kent, deceased, granted to
Robert Goodwyn the husband, during the minorities of John,
James, and Elizabeth Goodwyn, the children.
Administration Act Book 1629, folio 126.
Richard Goodwin, Ware, Herts, bachelor. Administration 25
May 1630 to sister Abigail Goodwin, commission to Josias Byrd,
clerk, to take oath.
Administration Act Book 1628-1630, folio 170.
Jeromy Goodwin, St. Gregory by St. Paul's London. Admin-
istration 28 May 1630 to relict Ann Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1628-30, folio 168.
262 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
29 November 1630. Administration of the goods of William
Goodwin, late of Watford (Walford, H. F. W.), county Herts,
deceased, granted to Susan (or Susanna) Goodwin the relict.
De bonis non in June 165 1. Cbmm. May 1657.
Administration Act Book 1630, folio 204.
Robert Goodinge, Pakefield, Suffolk. Administration 26 May
1632 to relict Susan Goodinge. Another copy reads March.
Administration Act Book 1631-1633, folio 89.
Margaret Godwine, Weston, Herefordshire, but deceased at
St. Mary Matfellon, Middlesex. Administration 4 June 1632 to
son James Godwine. Inventory £9.
Administration Act Book 1631-34, folio 103.
John Goodwyne, Bemestor als Bemeston, Wilts. Administra-
tion 3 April 1633 to creditor Thomas Ledman. Inventory £17.
os. od.
Administration Act Book, 1631-1634, folio 158.
16 May 1633. Administration of the goods of John Godwin,
late of the city of Westminster, deceased, granted to John God-
win the son with the consent of Eleanor Godwin the relict.
Administration Act Book 1633, folio 169.
Margaret Goodwyn, Monyashe, County Derby. Adminstra-
tion ult. July 1634 to mother Elizabeth Goodwyn als Frost.
Inventory £10. 17s. od.
Administration Act Book 1634-1635, folio 40.
Francis Goodwin, Over Winchenden, Bucks, Knight. Will 2
August 1634; proved 27 August 1634. To be buried in Woo-
burn Chancell Whereas by indenture 1st November last between
me Francis Goodwin of 1st part Rt. Hon. William, Lord Vis-
count Say and Seale, Robert Lord Brooke, Henry Wilkenson,
Clerke, and John Walbanck yeoman, of other parte did sell Man-
nors of Upper Winchenden, Bucks, and other Mannors for 99
years I confer etc. etc. Whereas blessed with long life of 66
years, my sonn being aboute fortie yeares and his only child a
daughter aboue fifteen, there is small likelyhood of heirsmale
(God pardon my sinnes which have diverted soe great a blessage.
Josue and Caleb dealy faithfully etc. Num 14.6-7-8. Caleb
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 203
followed the Lord wholly, Josua 14.14 and as the holy story
reporteth almost only by Josua whoe after Moses diuided the
land Caleb had aboue the rest a proportionable regard. The
blessing stayed not there, but on other descent, his daughter
Acksah religiously disposed in marriage by himself Judg. 1st.
14, 15. obteyned another field of the greatest fertility. They and
such like sanctified examples amount with a rule etc. I bequeath
unto Jane Goodwin my grandchild the hither parte of the Great
field in Upper Winchendon and one Moyetye of Meadow called
the Hall used by me ever since Robert Johnson used the farther
part, the farther part of the great field which hither great field
and meadow I have lately lett unto Mr. Henry Duncombe, also
Long meade upon condition said Jane intermarry with one of
younger sonns of said William, Lord Viscount Say and Seal, said
son to have lands to value of £2000, or if Jane refuse said
younger son to have £100 and above to my sonn Arthur Goodwin.
To my deserving daughter Margaret Elmes, Bason and Ewer of
silver, gift of my grandfather Sir Robert Throckmorton. To my
two grandchildren Jane Goodwin and Arthur Elmes £40 apiece
to be laid out by their mothers in legacies to own and £10 to
daughter Goodwin. To John West, John Walbancke, and
George Munt, annuities of £3. 6s. 8d. To Mr. Gabriell Wilkin-
son £10. To poor of Wadellston £10 To poor of Wooborne
£10. To Thomas Edlinton £5 To Denis Betterton £50 To
Richard Wellbancke 10s. To Henry Wilkinson of Waddeston
£5 Executors : Rt. Hon. William Lord Viscount Say and Seale
and my dear and only sonn Arthur Goodwin. Witnesses :
Henry Taylor, John West, Francis Heather, Richard Goodwin,
Thomas Edlinton and William Harper. Proved by son Arthur
Goodwin with reserval to Hon. Lord Viscount Say and Seale.
Seager, 72.
Humfrey Goodwyn, Hordlow in Hartington, county Derby,
yeoman. Will 18 May 1627; proved 22 October 1634. To be
buried in Hordlow churchyard. To reputed daughter Elizabeth
100 marks at 24, if married by consent of supervisors or execu-
tors. To son George Goodwin household stuff left in house at
Hordlow, also 40s. To grandchild Joyse Goodwyn 10s. To
grandchild Laura Nobbs 10s. To servants, each a sheepe.
Whereas have lent sums of money to Margaret Goodwin, late
204 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
wife of William Goodwin my son, due if she receive £100 of my
father Richard Goodwin, or land etc. Executors to deal lov-
ingly with her, or if not I acquitt her. Also to said Margaret
Goodwin my daughter in law one angell of gold. Lands in Hord-
low, Eccles, Stonedale, etc. to sonn Roger Goodwin for life, then
to first, second, and third son etc. and heirs male, then to Alice
Froggatt and Gartrud Mabbs, my daughters and their heirs.
Rest to son Roger Goodwin and Joyse my wife, executors.
Lease of house and fifteen acres etc in said H. G. for William
Goodwyn of Wheldon trees, to son George Goodwyn in trust as
by release for said George doth appeare. Supervisors: Chris-
topher Fulwood Esqr, Francis Fulwood, gent, George Birds, and
sonn George Goodwyn. Witnesses : Christopher Fulwood, Wil-
liam Nicolson, Francis Fulwood. Proved by sentence in case
between Alice Frogatt and Gartrude Mabbs, executrixes and
chief legatees in will and Joyce Goodwyn als Topler, and Roger
Goodwyn, executors.
Seager, 91.
Elizabeth Godwin, Citty of Bristoll, widowe. Will 7 October
1633 ; proved 6 November 1634. To be buried in the Crowds of
church of St. Nichols in Bristol near first husband Thomas
Brooke. To friend and neighbour Mr. George Knight, £5. To
his wife my Gymoll gould Ringe. To friend Mr. Richard Pley
£5. To friend and naighbour Mr. Abraham Edwards £5 and to
his wife one other of my gold rings, To friend Mr. Christopher
Whiteson the younger £5. To Cousin Tanner's wife of Aillem
£6. To Edward Holder's children of Bath £6 to be payd to
Mayor and Alderman of Bath. To Cousen Joseph Houlder of
Bath 40s. To Cosen Rebecca Collins of Walcott 40s. and ditto
to her two sisters Ann and Ellenn. To Cosen Perrie's wief, of
Gloucester, my silke Grogram Gowne and Kirtle, stuffe, saf egard,
and gould Ringe with Death's heade. To Percevall Hall £5 of
my debt one Sandie of Worcester oweth unto me. To poor of
parish of the Temple within the Citty of Bristoll £5, of St.
Nicholas 20s., and 20s. for bread at funerall. For funerall £50
to be layd out To maydservant 20s. Overseers : Mr. George
Knight, Mr. Richard Plant, Mr. Abraham Edwards, and Mr.
Christopher Whitson the younger. Rest to sonne Thomas
Brooke, executor. Witnesses : Francis Methwin, Robert Perry,
William Knight, Robert Deane, Notary Public.
Seager, 101.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 205
Richard Goodyn, deceased over seas. Administration 6 Feb-
ruary 1634/5 to creditor James Gibson.
Administration Act Book 1634-36, folio 79.
Ann Goodwyn, Little Stoneham, Suffolk. Administration 16
February 1634/5 to husband Thomas Goodwyn. Inventory £30.
Administration Act Book 1634-1635, folio 84.
Henry Godden, St. Mary Mattfellon als White Chappell Mid-
dlesex. Admon 12 December 1636 to relict Mabell Goodden.
Inventory £38. os. od.
Administration Act Book 1636-1638, folio 38.
William Gooden, bachelor over seas, deceased. Administra-
tion 21 March 1636/7 to creditor Mary Clarke.
Administration Act Book 1636-1638, folio 61.
William Goddyn als Godwyn, Kemisford (Kempsford?)
Gloucs. Administration 21 June 1637 to relict Alice Goddyn als
Godwyn. (Thomas Stubbs, clerk, commissioner.)
Administration Act Book 1636-1638, folio 90.
William Goodwyn of Alkerton in the County of Oxford, yeo-
man. 10 May 1637. Eldest son Thomas Goodwyn. Sons Wil-
liam & Benjamin Goodwyn. Son John Goodwyn. Son Richard
Goodwyn and my godson his son. Daughter Alice Burden.
Daughter Hannah Hawten. Daughter Anne Walker. Brother
John Goodwyn. Sister Anne Chaple. Brother Richard Good-
wyn & my god-daughter his daughter. Kinsman Joshua Good-
wyne and his mother. Wife living. Proved 8 November 1637
by William and Benjamin Goodwyn the sons, executors.
Goare, 156.
John Goddin, Stepney, Middlesex, but deceased over seas.
Administration 13 December 1637 to relict Grace Goddin.
Administration Act Book 1636-38, folio 131.
I, Thomas Goodwyn of Little Stoneham, Co Suff. Esquire. Will
written with my own hand.
If my Executor cannot within a convenient time pay my debts
after my decease then he shall make sale of my lands in
206 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Stowe, Upland and Gipping Co Suff. in occupation of Thomas
Bird also my lease of East Stoneham Suff. in occupation of
Richard Tyllotts. To John Goodwyn my son all lands and tene-
ments in East Tuddingham Coulston, or in any town adjoining
in Co Norfolk, also mentions one Bond of £250 to be paid me by
Mrs. Katharine Russell (or Russett) and Mr Thomas Russell
(or Russett) her son after the death of Anney Tillney Widow
if she shall be alive at the time said money be paid. To Anne
Goodwyn my daughter £600, to be paid her out of my manor of
St Omers in Barrett Co Cambridge. To Bartram Goodwyn my
son the advousen of Stanningfield Co Suff which I bought of Mr
Munson — to said son the land I have of Sir Robert Rockwood
for £100. 00. 0.
To Edward Goodwyn my son I give my interest I have in the
Fishing Voyage, with the R*- Hon the Earls of Pembroke and
Montgomery.
To Ambrose Goodwyn my son all my rights in the Potash
works in Co Suff & Essex, also Saltpan works in Durham and
Northumberland in North and South shields he to pay my daugh-
ter Dorothy Roodwood £300 which is to be in recompence for
some part of her portion still remaining in my hands. To Bar-
tram Goodwyn my son £1000 to be paid him per annum until
(sic) £200 be paid. To Edward Goodwyn my son £500, by £100
per annum to be paid until the whole is paid — Provided that he
doe discharge my heirs or executors of all Bonds. I stand
bound with him to several persons otherwise this last mentioned
legacy to be void. To Thomas Mabeson my old servant 20
nobles out of my lease of tenement in Mendlesham Co Suff. To
Thomas Watts-Nicholas Vincent of East Stoneham Co Suff To
rest of servants dwelling with me at time of decease 20s.
To children of George Buckenham deceased (late of Bradfield, St
Olives, Co Suff £40 each in performance of a trust of their father
reposed in me. Appoints son Ambrose Goodwyn sole executor
and especial good friend Harbottle Wigfield Esquire, John Shep-
pard of Middlesham Gent Supervisors of this my last will, each
£10. To Mr Wragg minister of Mendlesham £5, to preach a
funeral sermon.
Dated 23 Jan 1635 Signed
Proved & Recorded 1638. Thomas Goodwyn
Lee, 39.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 207
Henrie Goodwyn of Home, Surrey. Will 17 April 1638;
proved 24 May 1638. To be buried by wife and executrix. To
brother Robert Goodwyn £100. To brother John Goodwyn £100
To brother Beniamin Goodwyn £100. To sister Dorothy Eldred
£100 To sister Ann Whitfield £100. To Mr. Hogget Curat of
Home £10. To poor of Home £10. To my sister's daughter
Florence Eldred £50. To my sister Whitf eild's sonn Raph Whit-
field £50. Witnesses: Robert Holland, Thomas Reynold,
Memorandum that Mr. Henry Goodwyn, late of Home, Surrey,
deceased, did after making will give to his neice Susan Goodwyn
daughter of brother Robert Goodwyn esq. £50. Witnesses :
Robert Holland, Thomas Reynolds, and others. Proved by relict
Florence Goodwin, executrix.
Lee, 52.
Augustine Goodwyn of St. Martin in the Fields, county Mid-
dlesex, apothecary. Will 5 March 1637; proved 1 June 1638.
To my 2 sons Augustine and William Goodwyn £200 each when
21. If they both die to the children of my late brother Thomas
Goodwyn of Suffolk, deceased, children of sister Mary Bonde,
my sister Tamer Rix and my sister Martha Tufte. To my
apprentice John Allison £5 and my laced coullored suit of clothes.
To poor 40s. Residuary legatee and executrix : Wife Mar-
garet. Overseers : John Grant of London, gent, John Browne,
of St. Martins aforesaid. Witnesses : John Cooper, George
Rawling, Geo. Plukenett, scr.
Lee, "J2.
Richard Godden, Ilton, Somerset. Administration 8 July 1638
to relict Joane Goodden.
Administration Act Book 1636-38, folio 193.
Arthur Goodwine, Breby (another copy reads Brelty), county
Derby, yeoman. Will 13 December 1637. To my sweete deare
child Archer Goodwin all goodes, boxes, coffers, and all that is in
them, also 2 redd kyne and a bullock and a heiffer and a Calfe
and 2 blacke heifers and a black mare, a yearling filly with 6
skore and 5 sheep and these all to be sold and all money gathered
to buy my sweet and deare child a living with other moneys, my
£50. 5s. in Haughutton hand and £79. 17s. 5d. upon bond and
2o8 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
trusted and honest men's hands which amount to £272. I have
made a bill and there is £80 in my father in Law's hands George
Taylor and that money £30 I to my wife give and £50 to my
sweete and deare childe Alice Goodwine to bringing vpp and
also to my childe Alice Goodwine one bedd, etc. George Taylor
executor William Wilkinson and my brother George overseers:
also overseers : Henry Collingwood and my god father John
Thurwen. I deliver unto my brother George £20 to be added to
a sum for Child Archer Goodwin. If daughter Alice Goodwin
die before age then to son Archer Goodwin, sister Jone to have
use of the £50 to bring vpp daughter Alice Goodwin. If sonne
Archer Goodwin die, and Alice Goodwin, if both die, then the
portions to George Sheppard, Jone Wilkinson, and William Good-
wyne. Witnesses : Henry Collingwood, John Thurwen, and
George Sheppard 27 August 1638 Administration to George
Taylor, grandfather, and Henry Collingwood maternal uncle of
Archer and Alice Goodwin, children of deceased during minority,
George Taylor and William Wilkinson, executors, renouncing.
Lee, 93.
John Goodwyn of East Berghoult in the County of Suffolk
clothier, 19 July 1638. Sons-in-law MT. Nathaniel Bacon, Mr.
Francis Quarles and Roades Haywards. Susanna, wife of the
said Mr. Nathaniel Bacon, and Nathaniel, son of the same.
Brother in law Thomas Barker, gentleman, and sister Mary, his
wife, and their children. — Elizabeth, one of wife's daughters,
wife of Mr. Francis Quarles — Amy, one of my wife's daughters,
wife of Roades Haywards. Francis Quarles son of the afore-
said Francis. Nephew Edmund Goodwyn. Nephew Daniel
Goodwyn. Grandchild John Goodwyn, under 21. Only child
John Goodwyn to be executor. Daughter Hayward.
Proved 12 September 1638 by the executor.
Lee, in.
This will is printed in full on pages 54-55 of "The Goodwins
of Hartford, Conn."
William Goodwyn, Town of Ipswich, Suffolk. Administration
2 October 1638 to relict Mary Goodwyn. De bonis grant 13
February 1649/50.
Administration Act Book 1636-38, folio 215.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 209
John Goodwin, Hummirghe, parish Maydeston, Wilts, yeoman.
Will 17 June 1638; proved 6 October 1638. To be buried in
church of Winterborne Stoke, in South He. To Cathedral
Church of Newe Sarum is,, To church of Winterborne Stoke 2s.
To church of Maydeston 2s. To poore of Maydeston £5 to
remain as a stocke. To poore of Winterborne, Stoke 2s. To
Rachell Moore, daughter of Robert Moore £5 at 21. To my
Deere Mother £100, my mother Joane Goodwin in lieu of one
Yard land she was to holde by promise during her life, of which
£50 at St. Thomas day 1638 and £50, St. John the Baptist 24 June
1639. To brother Richard Goodwin £10 at 21 and one Woodpile
at Banerstocke. To Robert Goodwin son of Stephen Goodwin
£5 his father giving discharge to my executrix. To my sisters
Agnes Goodwin and Joan Goodwin £5 a piece. To my brother
George Gooding £5. To my brother Robert Reads' three chil-
dren Elizabeth Reade, William and Robert Reade 12 sheepe on
3rd of May 1639 To kinsman John Linge my servant £5 at 21.
To kinswoman Joan Crook £5 To uncle John Goodwin 1 bushell
of wheate yearely and best suite of cloth, 2 sheets, 1 pair stockins,
1 pair shoes. Rest to wife Elizabeth Goodwin, executrix. Over-
seers : Uncle Robert Collins of Winterborne, Stoke, and brother
in law Robert Moore of Lovells Vpton. Witnesses : Edmund
Cooper, Clement Davis and Stephen Godwin.
Lee, 135.
17 November 1638. Administration of the goods of Nicholas
Godwin late of Wateringbury, county Kent, deceased, granted to
Susan (or Susanna) Godwin the relict. Inventory £30-17-10.
Administration Act Book 1638, folio 225.
12 December 1638. Administration of the goods of Robert
Goodwyn late of Stepney, county Middlesex, but in parts beyond
the seas, deceased, granted to William Savadge the principal
creditor.
Administration Act Book 1638, folio 234.
20 December 1638. Administration of the goods of William
Godwin, late of Newberry, county Berks, deceased, granted to
Susan (or Susanna) Godwin, the relict.
Administration Act Book 1638, folio 236.
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Robert Goodinge of Halse, county Somerset. Nuncupative
will. He gave his lease of One Thousand yeares of one tene-
ment in Halse which he was to have after the decease of Henry
Goodinge, his Father, unto Ellinor Goodinge his wife during her
life, and after to Henry Goodinge his eldest son upon condition
that he should pay to Robert Goodinge his brother Two hundred
pounds within one year after he shall have possession of said
tenement. And said Robert Goodinge further declared that his
three daughters Ellinor, Marie, and Joane then should have Fifty
pounds apeece. Which words were spoken by said deceased in
presence of said Ellinor Goodinge, William Studdyer of fritz
heade and Christopher Westcombe of Halse. 9th March 1638,
said Elianore had granted to her administration.
Harvey, 54.
Thomas Goodwyn, Hartfield, Sussex. Administration 13
March (another copy reads February) 1638/9 to Richard Farmer
guardian of son Robert Goodwyn son of deceased during his
minority and minority of other children Mary Goodwyn and
Thomas Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1639-40, folio 16.
Anne Goodinge of Stratford Bowe, county Middlesex, widow.
Will 8 April 1639; proved 6 May 1639. Body to be buried in
church of Allhallows in Breadstreete, London, as were my
husband John Goodinge. To my grandchild Anne Elkington,
daughter of Thomas Elkington, cittizen and draper of London
£50. To my two grandchildren John Tooley and Henry Tooley,
sons of Henry Tooley of London, haberdasher £50 apiece. If
any of said three grandchildren shall depart life to joint use of
my executors. To my five sons in law John Tirrell, Francis
West, senior, Thomas Elkington, Henry Tooley and Henry St.
John £20 apeece for mourning To my three daughters Marie
Tirrall, Margaret West, and Elizabeth St. John £30 apiece To
my grandchildren Anne Tirrall one of my diamond rings To my
grandchild Anne West one other of my diamond rings and to my
grandchild Anne St. John £6. 6s. 8d. to buy a diamond ring. To
my servant with me at my death £3. Residue to my two sons
John Goodinge and Robert Goodinge equally whom I ordaine
executors. I appoint my son in law Francis West overseer and
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 211
I give him £6. 13s. 46.. to make him a ringe in remembrance of
me. Witnesses : James Hawood and Raphe Dell.
Harvey, 68.
29 May 1639. Administration of goods of John Goodwyn late
of the parts beyond the seas, bachelor, deceased, granted to
Ambrose Goodwyn the brother.
Administration Act Book 1639, folio 38.
19 July 1639. Administration of goods to Thomas Goodwyn
late of Allhallows on the Wall, London, deceased, granted to
Mary Goodwin alias Jeffery (wife of Richard Jeffery of Long
Melford county Suffolk) the sister.
Administration Act Book 1639, folio 56.
Eleanor Godwyn. Will 6 April 1639; proved 20 August 1639
I bequeath to my four almswomen at Bromley £5. To ten
widows at Barton where I was born £5. To my brother George
£5. To Lettice Goodwyn, daughter of Richard Goodwyn £5.
To Robert and Richard Winslowe 40s. each. To my sister Las-
selles, articles of clothing. To my sister Alsopp my seal ring.
To Doll, my lady's laundry maid that looks to me £6. To Mr.
Thomas Blany, 40s. To Mr. Hodges 40s. To Mr. Huxley 20s.
Residuary Legatee and Executor : son John Godwyn. Over-
seers : f reind Mr. William Bagott and cousin Phillipp Chettwyn.
Witness : Emanuell Hodges.
Harvey, 136.
John Goodwyn of Banbury, county Oxon, bailor. Will 22
June 1639; proved 22 August 1639. I bequeath to my son John,
£20, if he come and demand it within three years. To the poor
of Banbury 20s. To the vicar of Banbury 10s. Residuary
Legatee and Executrix. Daughter Mary Goodwyn. Overseers :
f reinds, William Butler, and Jonathan Bissell. Witnesses : Wil-
liam Butler (mark) and Johnathan Bissett (sic).
Harvey, 136.
John Goodwyn, St. Mary Woolnoth, London, bachelor Admin-
istration 21 September 1639 to father Peter Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1639-1640, folio 67.
212 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Richard Goodwyn, Thriplow, Cambridgeshire. Administra-
tion 5 February 1639/40 to son Edmund Goodwyn. Inventory
£30. 15s. od.
Administration Act Book 1639-40, folio 101.
Thomas Goodwyn of the Inner Temple, London, gent.
(P. C. C. St Botolph Aldersgate) Will 27 September 1639;
proved 12 June 1640. By indenture dated 25 September of this
year I sold to Richard Toothby of Toothby, county Lincoln, Esqr,
Richard Filkin of Laughton, county Lincoln, gent, Thomas Elie,
senior, of Louth, gent, Christopher Skegney of Aldford, gent,
John Hutchinson of ditto, draper, and George Justice of ditto,
yeoman, all my rights, etc to all my messuages, lands etc. in trust
for the uses declared in my will. I desire when any of the said
trustees die, others shall be chosen of sufficient men dwelling
within 4 miles of Hedgthorpe, county Lincoln. To my cousin
Thomas Goodwyn of Strubby, county Lincoln, gent, my copy-
hold lands. To the poor of Hodgthorpe £5 a year for ever.
Towards repair of seabanks there £5 a year and when same are
finished, said £5 towards repair of church. To the minister there
£20 a year. The remainder of the yearly rents and issues of my
lands to apprentice poor children of Hodgthorpe. To Roger
Pelham of the Inner Temple, Esqr, £5. To Mr. John Smith £5.
To Henry Bartholomew and his wife, 40s. each. To their ser-
vant Anne 20s. To Dorsett Justice 20s. to buy him a ewe sheep.
Executors : Mr. George Scorttrett, minister of Fetney, county
Lincoln, and George Justice. Witnesses : Robert Yarway,
scrivener, Thomas Leach his servant. Administration granted to
Henry Bartholomew, creditor of deceased, executors named in
will renouncing.
Coventry, 92.
John Goodwyn, over seas, bachelor, deceased. Administration
1 October 1640 to creditor John Burheade. Inventory £10.
10s. od.
Administration Act Book 1639-40, folio 156a.
Anne Godwyn of Westminster, county Middlesex, spinster.
Will 23 December 1640; proved 30 December 1640. I bequeath
to my brother John Godwyn, two gilt spoons. To my brother
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 213
Edward Godwyn a gilt spoon and ios. To my brother Richard
Godwyn a bedstead standing at my mother's, Anne Godwyn,
widow, house in Hartford. To my brother William Godwyn a
gilt spoon. To my brother Thomas Godwyn ditto. Residuary
legatee and executrix : Elizabeth Godwyn of the precincts of St.
Katherines, county Middlesex, spinster. Overseers : brother
Richard Griffin of Westminster, gent. Witnesses : Richard
Griffin, John Thompson, scrivener.
Coventry, 161.
Margaret Goodwyn of St. Martin's in Fields, county Middle-
sex, widow. Will 26 June, 1640; proved 18 December 1640. I
desire to be buried in St. Martin's Church. I bequeath to my
brother, Gabriel Jones, £5. To my brother, Robert Jones £40.
To my kinsman Robert Price £5. To my servant John Allison
all the goods in my shop. To my godson John Tissard £10 to
be paid to his father. To my goddaughter Eleanor Ayliffe 40s.
To my friend Mr. John Tissard, cutler £5 to his wife, a gown etc.
To Captain John Minse a ring. To the poor of said parish
£10. To Mr. Jackson, lecturer in said parish £5. To neighbour
Mrs. Harris, a gown, etc. To her daughter Mary Harris, linen.
To her sister Katherine Harris £5. To Mrs. Holegood 20s. To
old Mr. Harris of Cheswick, a bed. To my friend Mrs. Frayle
in Durham Yard £5. To Mrs. Rawlyns, widow, a hat. To Mrs.
Wakeman, widow, a ring. To my late husband's son, Augustine
Goodwyn, £5 at age of 21. To his other son William £50, at age
of 21. if they die the same to my brothers, Gabriel and Robert
Jones. To my friend Mrs. Hughes a gown etc. To Mrs.
Cooper of St. Martin's in Field 40s. To her husband my seal
ring. To my former husband's kinsman, John Raby, 40s. To
John Waterhouse of St. Clement Danes, scrivener 20s. To Mrs.
Lovett 20s. To friend Mrs. Gibbons at the Tennis Court near
Lincoln's Inn Fields 20s. To Thomas Williams, late servant to
my uncle Mr. Price £5. To my laundress Mrs. Smith £10. To
wife of Mr. John Browne, my diamond ring. To Mrs. Walwyn,
20s. To Mrs. Dorothy Bromich 20s. Residuary legatee and
executor : Kinswoman, Ellen Price. Overseers : Mr. Hugh
Pope, and Mr. John Harris, my neighbours, to their wives £5
each. I desire the money left by my late ^husband Augustine
Goodwyn to his sons to be given in trust for them to Mr. John
214 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Graunt and Mr. John Browne. To Mr. Sergeant Lee and Mr.
Maynwayringe 40s. each. Witnesses: Thomas Lovett, Robert
Bate, John Waterhouse, Scrivener. Codicil 12 December 1640.
To my sister Martha Jones £10. Witnesses: John Fisser and
John Allyson.
Coventry, 164.
John Goodwyn, Barford, Suffolk. Administration 29 January
1640/41 to relict Mary Goodwyn (William Jones, clerk, commis-
sary).
Administration Act Book 1641-1643, folio 7.
Henry Goodinge, Halse, Somerset, yeoman. Will 21 May
1639; proved 23 June 1641. To poor of parish 20s. To grand-
child Ellinor Gooding £100. To daughter Joane Govier £5. To
godchildren I2d. each. Rest to grand child Henry Goodinge
executor. Overseers : William Studier, Thomas Govier, Anthony
Pile and Anthony Cade. Witnesses: Anthony Cade, William
Studier, Anthony Pyle. Administration to Anthony Pile and
Anthony Cade, supers during minority of said Henry Goodwyne,
executor.
Evelyn, 85.
Edward Goodwin of Naylesse, Somersetshire, gentleman.
Will 4 July 1641 ; proved 22 July 1641. To my two brothers
Richard and John all lands. To vncle Samuel West at whose
house I lye £6 and to his wife Magdalen West 10s. To cozen
Susan Arnold 10s. To Cozen William West 5s and my myngled
coloured Coate. To Cozen James Scott 5s. To Ann Gorum 6s.
8d. To my Vncle Christopher West 50s. Rest to brother
Richard Goodwin executor. Witnesses : Samuel West, Ann
Gorum and William Joshua, Scrivener.
Evelyn, 96.
Thomas Goodwyn, St. Clement Danes, near Temple Bar, Lon-
don. Administration 23 October 1641 to brother Edward Good-
wyn. Inventory £10. 10s. od.
Administration Act Book 1641-1642, folio 72.
Richard Goodwin, Henley uppon Thames, Oxon, Inholder.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 215
Will 22 December 1641 ; proved 20 April 1642. To poore of
Henley 20s. at buryall. To sonne William Goodwine 10s. To
sonne Ellis Goodinge £100 in 10 yeares. To sonne Abraham
Goodwin £100 in 6 yeares. To my two sonnes Gabriell Good-
wine and Francis Goodwin £30 each at 25. To my sonne John
Goodwin £50 at 25. Rest to wife Joane Goodwin, executor.
Overseers : brother in law John Hunt and friend Mr. Richard
Facie. Witnesses : William Flood, and John Hunt.
Campbell, 43.
3 May 1642. Administration of the goods of Bridget Good-
win alias Arthure, late of Strode (Strood?), county Kent,
deceased, granted to Richard Arthure the husband.
Administration Act Book 1642, folio 129.
Robert Goodwin of Bocking, county Essex, Inholder. Will 15
March 1641/2; proved 8 July 1642. To Anne Swayne, widow,
my sister £10. To hir seven children, Anne, Mary, William and
Alice Lifely, and Abigail Seth and Gabriel Swayne £10 each.
To Joane Goodwyn of London my sister £20 and to Elizabeth
Brooke her daughter £20. To my brother John Goodwin £20.
To John Rush and his wife Elizabeth my sister £20. To Edward
Potter of Earles Colne, brother to Mary my wife and to his chil-
dren £20. To Martha Ruse my servant £5 To Elizabeth daugh-
ter of John Goodwin my brother £60 and to her sister Margaret
£40. My house in occupation of William Horton of Bockinge to
the use of me Robert Goodwyn and my wife Mary or longest
liver, then to John my brother and Christian his wife and then
to his son John. My wife to enjoy the above legacies till she die
or marry again, and when she die or marry the legacies to be
paid, tbose to the children when they are 21. or to remain in the
hands of James Coker of Great Coggeshall, Clothier. To Alice
Ward of Hedingham Sibble, widow 40s. To James Coker 40s.
to buy a Ring. Poor of Bocking 40s. Residuary Legatee : Mary
my wife. Executors : Mary my wife and said James Coker.
Supervisor : Brother John Goodwin. To Barnaby Wilson of
Bocking 20s. Witnesses : Thomas Taylor, John Laplove, scriv-
ener.
Campbell, 94.
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John Goodwin of Ipswich, county Suffolk, gentleman. Will
29 Aprill 1644; proved 18 February 1644/5. To William Good-
win my eldest son a messuage in Martlesham in occupation of
Henry Stiles, also tenements in Hasketon and Burgh on the Sand,
county Suffolk in tenure of Edmund Hamond, Thomas Goodall,
Henry Yorke, John Stannard, and Raph Thorneton and a close
in tenure of James Rands. To Robert Goodwin my youngest son
lands in Grundisburgh. To my three sons William, John my
second son, and said Robert my wood in Melton. To John Good-
win my son £200. To Robert £200. To Temperance Goodwin
my daughter £600 To William Goodwin my grandchild, son of
son William £10 when 21. To John another son £10 when 21.
To Mary his daughter £10 when 21. To Grandchild John Clench
son of Daniel Clench, gent, £10 when 21. To Mary daughter of
said Daniel £10 when 21. To Poor of Hasketon 40s. Poor of
Marthesham 20s. To Poor of Grundisburgh 20s. To Poor
of Burgh 20s. Executors : 3 sons William, John, and Robert.
Witnesses : Edmund Style, Robert Marriett, and George French.
Codicil 30 April 1644 witnesses as above. To Bridget Clench
my daughter wife of Daniel Clench gent £100. and to Temper-
ance my daughter £100 above the said sum of £600.
Rivers, 33.
Richard Godwyn, city and merchant taylor of London. Will
11 July 1645; proved 1 August 1645. To Grace my wife one
third part of my estate according to custom. To my daughter
Abigail £50 when 21 or married. To my daughter Mary £60
when 21 or married. To my daughter Margaret £50 when 21
or married To my son John £50 when 21. To my daughter
Elizabeth £50 when 21 or married. To my son William £50
when 21. To my son Edward £50 when 21. To son Nathan-
iell £50 when 21. To my son Beniamine £50 when 21. To
my daughter Lettice £50 when 21. To my daughter Kather-
ine Stainton 20s. To the parson of St. Brides 20s. for a funeral
sermon. To the poor of said parish 20s. Executors : wife and
son in law Edward Stainton. Witnesses : Isaac Harvey, Thomas
Leanes, scrivener, and Edmond Barker.
Rivers, 102.
Thomas Godwin of Tylehurst, county Berkes, yeoman. Will
21 October 1640; proved 30 October 1645. To the poor £1. 6s.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 217
8d To the elder son of one French that married Anne the only
daughter of my sister Joane 10s. and to each other child of the
said Anne I2d. To Lettice Hall, daughter of William Hall
deceased £50, if she die to be paid to William her Brother. To
Ann Newry the now wife of Edward Newberry 4 acres late
bought of William Godwin of Kentwood, deceased, also a release
by John Godwin of the Elme and John his son, if any interest in
my estate. Residuary Legatee and Executrix : Said Anne New-
bery. Overseers : John Newbery of Tylehurst and Edward
Bushnell of same yeoman. Witnesses : Arthur Rogers, scriv-
ener, Walter Fellowe, and Thomas Pinnocke.
Rivers, 120.
William Godwin of City of Bristol, grocer. (Plague) Nun-
cupative will 14 July 1645 J proved 28 November 1645. To his
son and only childe £200. To his mother and his sister Harvey
he forgave the debts they owed him above what he owed them.
To his Brother John Turner £5 He forgave his kinsman Wil-
liam Harvie all he owed him. To Mr. Henrie Gib'bes his father
in law's children £3 apiece. His brother in law John Allen to pay
£3 and he forgives the rest of his debts. To Sarah Curtis his
maid 40s. To Sarah Eddie, Mr. Gibbe's maid 20s. Residue to
wife Jane. Sarah Curtis swore to truth of this 1 August 1645.
Proved by Henry Gibbs. Avo ex materno latere William God-
win deceased, during minority of William son of deceased.
Rivers, 140.
Jane Godwin late wife of William Godwin of the City of
Bristol, deceased, Grocer. Will 18 July 1645 '> proved 28
November 1645. Her husband having given to William his son
£200, she gave £100 moore, and her wedding ring. Doctor
Turner owed £100 to her husband not yet paid, she gave it her
mother in law, Mrs. Turner, her sister in law Mrs. Harvey, and
to the said Doctor equally. To her maid servant Sarah Curtis
40s. To William Hopwood her husband's clothes. All the rest
she gave with her child to her father Mr. Henry Gibbes. Wit-
nesses: Sarah Curtis, and Marie Beckham. Proved by Henry
Gibbs during minority of William. Died of Plague.
Rivers, 140.
Robert Goodwin (St. Katherine Colman, London — P. A.
Book) Will 14 May 1644. To be buried in churchyard of
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Wickham. To poore of Crowe ios. To daughter Agnes Good-
win that £50 in Mr. Isacknes handes. To daughter Martha £20
in hands of Mr. Hutchins, also £10 in Cadell handes, also another
bond in Mr. Hutchins handes in St. Bartholoew lane of £45 unto
my sonn John Goodwin. To sonn Robert Goodwin ios yf he be
liveing. To daughter Agnes Goodwin my house at Sangeg as
longe as shee liveth paying 2S. a year to my sonn John Goodwin
if demanded and if she die without heyre to remayn to sonn John
and if he die to Matthew Goodwin then to my brother and his
heyres they to pay £10 to poore of Crowe and 2s. out of my
house of Sangeg forever and to poore of Crowe in Wickham.
House at Crowe that Goodwife Batchelor holdeth for son John
Goodwin, and other thinges Bones to Belles not in this wife save-
ing chest of Linnen etc in my daughters Agnes hands. 6 Decem-
ber 1645 administration to daughter Martha Goodwin no exec-
utor being named.
Rivers, 151.
Edmund Goodwyn of Neylford, county Suffolk. Will 10 June
1645; proved 11 February 1645/6. To Margarett my wife all
my lands and tenements in tenure of Richard Mosse for life, and
at her decease to my son Edmund. To my daughter Mary £500
for her portion or when 21. To my son Daniell £100 and my
tenements in tenure of James Hedge and John Woolward when
21. All my other lands to son Edmond Goodwin. Executrix:
my wife. Overseers : Worthy Friends, Nathaniell Bacon Esq.
and Collonell (Brampton Gordan?) Esq. Witnesses : Richard
Timbs, Isaac Ley, Thomas Winterflower, and George Bucknham.
Twisse, 13.
Richard Goodwyne, Crodenlieboath in Edall. Will 2 January
1645; proved 1 July 1646. To be buried in Chapel of Edall.
To my wife Alice two kine, two steeres, 20 hogs, and one half of
bond due from William Sydebotham of Wermlowe. To my son
Richard the other half. To my son Arthur I2d. To his son
Richard 6s. 8d. To my daughters Elizabeth and her three
youngest children 13s. 4d. To my grandchildren Richard,
Raphe, Arthur, and Jane, children of my son Richard £5. To
Thomas Hadsild's children 5s each. To Nicholas Creswell's
children 5s each. To Ellen Porglove I2d. To Elizabeth Water-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 219
house £6. 13s. 4a1. To Anne Blanckesbie £6. 13s. 46. To John
Brount £6. 13s. 4d. Executor: John Blount. (Another copy
reads Browne.) Witnesses: William Barber, Nicholas Cres-
well, and Robert Carrington.
Twisse, 103.
13 January 1646-7. Administration of the goods of Thomas
Goodwin, D.D. late of the city of Hereford, deceased, granted to
Lettice Goodwyn the relict.
Administration Act Book 1646-7, folio 6.
26 January 1646-7. Administration of the goods of John
Goodwin late of parts beyond the seas, bachelor, deceased,
granted to Richard Young a creditor.
Administration Act Book 1646-7, folio 16.
Alice Goodwyn of Nichas parish, Guildford, county Surrey,
widdowe. Will 24 August 1646; proved 15 February 1646. To
the poor 20s. To my sister Washford £10 and my house and
garden wherein John Wallis dwelleth. After her decease said
house etc. to my grandchild Elizabeth Watts and heirs for ever.
My land in Odiham, county Southampton to my grandchild Sarah
Watts and heires. All my linen to Sarah and Elizabeth Watts.
To my grandchild Goodwyn Watts £20. To my grandchild
Thomas Smith £10. To my grandchild Symon Smith £100. To
Marie Pryor my neece, wife of Edward Pryor 40s. and all
apparel. To Elizabeth Huett my daughter Watt's maid 5s. To
my nurse Brookmaster 20s. To my son in law Richard Watts
and to my onelie daughter Sarah his wife all my lands etc for
their lives and heires of said Sarah. Residue to my said daugh-
ter Sarah, she sole executrix. Edward Ford and said Richard
Watts to be overseers. Witnesses : Richard White, Barnaby
Royce, Frances Bradfold. Codicil to my grandchild Symon £10
more.
Fines, 24.
21 July 1647. Administration of the goods of Humfrey
Goodwyn, late of Sterndale, county Devon, deceased, granted to
Francis Higgenbothim (?) a creditor. Revoked and a fresh
grant in May 1657.
Administration Act Book 1647, f°uo I02-
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Robert Goodwyn als Saunders of the Hith, Egham, county
Surrey, tanner. Will 5 June 1647; proved 27 July 1647. Body
to church of Egham, My freehold house and tanyard in the
Hith by the River Thames neer to Staines Bridge to my wife
Anne for life and after to my son Robert Saunders and heirs for
ever, and for failure to my son Edward Saunders and heirs. To
my wife Anne that Close called Hipcroft in Egham, eleven acres
for her life and after to my son Edward Saunders and heirs and
for failure to my son William Saunders and heirs. Provided
that my wife give to my mother Elizabeth Goodwyn als Saunders
the sum of £8 annually. To my son Edward Saunders 20s. To
my son William Saunders £150. To my son James Saunders
£100. To my son Robert Saunders £10. To Anne and Barbara
the two daughters of my son Edward £10 apiece, to be employed
for their vse. To my mother Elizabeth Saunders 20s. To my
brother John Saunders 20s. if he come to demand the same. To
my brother Thomas Saunders 20s. To my brother William
Saunders 20s. To my sister Osborne 20s. To my men and
maid servants 10s apeece. To Elizabeth Saunders the daughter
of my brother Edward £5. To poor of Egham 40s. My wife
Anne sole executrix and to her the whole residue. Overseers:
John Cooper and James Clarke of Staines, county Middlesex.
Item I give my sister Johnson 20s. Witnesses : Henry Pinnocke,
John Bampton, and Thomas Sloper.
Fines, 168.
Stephen Gooding, late of Bury St. Edmonds, county Suffolk,
gent. Will 3 August 1647; proved 8 February 1647/8. To
Marie my wife my messuage in Cookrow in Bury in tenure of
Mr. Greene, two meadows in tenure of Richard Canham for ever.
To my wife £500 in recompense of a bequest by her uncle Mr.
Edward Darbye, she to accept security of Thomas Seden of Bury
also plate, and my gray ambling nagg. To Anne, wife of my
nephew Richard Goodinge, gent £10. To Elizabeth his eldest
daughter £20. To Anne the younger daughter my messuage in
Key parish in Ipswich in tenure of said Richard when 21, if she
die, to my niece Katherine Coke, dau. to my late Brother John
Gooding, deceased. To children of John Gooden late of Trini-
tie, county Suffolk, who married Anne Lewes my sister's daugh-
ter £50. To the son of one that married my sister's
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Kemps's daughter £10 when he will be 21. To cozen Edmond
Legge 40s. To cozen Stephen Legge 40s. when 21. To cozen
Richard Legge and cozen John Legge £3 each. To brother in
law Mr. John Knappe of Great Ellingham, county Norfolk £5.
To cozens Thomas and Charles Knappes son to said John 40s.
each. To cozen Cotton, widow, daughter to my said Brother
Knappe, to my cosen Mary and cosen Beatrice, two other daugh-
ters 40s. each. To Elizabeth Keble daughter of Mr. Thomas
Keble who married my wive's sister £5. To cozen John Wright
of Whenstead, gent, 40s. To John Sorrell of Whersted and his
wife 20s apiece. To Mr. White minister of Rougham, county
Suffolk and his wife 40s. apiece. To Friends Henry Coke of
Thornyton, county Suffolk £20 and his wife Mrs. Margarett £10,
their daughter Mrs. Bridgett Cooke £25, eldest son Mr. Richard
Cooke £16 and Mrs. Mary Cooke his wife £5. To Mr. Roger
Cooke, Mr. Robert Cooke, and Mrs Theophila Cooke £5 each.
To Mr. Robert Coke son of Clement Coke Esquire, deceased 40s.
To Mrs. Theophila Coke daughter to Arthur Coke Esq, deceased
£5. To Mr. Cyriake Coke who married my neece Katheryn
Smyth £100 which is due to me from Sir Thomas Glemham, John
Kinge and Edmond Myles. To Katherine his wife my green
embroidery. To Henry Coke's servants and to Thomas Thuck-
ster sometime servant to them, now dwelling at Westleton £10.
To Friend Sir John Rous of Henham, county Suffolk, knight 40s.
To Friend John Scrivener of Sutton, county Suffolk, Esquire 40s.
To Mr. Alnott Clench of Bealinges Hall, county Suffolk and to
his wife 40s. each. To his children Susan and Dorothy 40s. each
To Mr. Edmund Clench of Ipswich, Merchant £10 and to his
wife £5, to his children Edmund, William, Phillipp, Andrew and
Dorcas Clench 40s. each. To Myles Fernly of Sutton, county
Suffolk, Esq and his wife 40s. each. To Mrs. Dorothy Fernley
his eldest daughter 40s. and to her sisters 20s. each. To Mrs.
Digbye of Layer de la Haye, county Essex widow 40s. and to her
two sons Mr. John Smyth and his brother Mr. Edmond Smyth
20s. To Mr. Edward Digbye son of said Mrs. Digbye a browne
horse. To Mr. Salter minister of Great Bromley, county Essex
£3 and his wife £3. and to their two sons Edward and Thomas
40s. apiece. To Anne Sparrowe my wife's goddaughter £10.
To Richard Crampton of Brompton, county Suffolk 40s. To
Robert Mason my servant sometime now servant to Mr. Thomas
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Cutler of Ipswich 40s. To George Ballard of Waiter Aston,
county Suffolk sometyme my servant 40s. To old Mr. Church,
vicar of Sutton, county Suffolk 20s. To Robert Worlinton of
Westleton and Joane his wife 10s. each. To Robert Gayton of
Hynton and Susan his wife 10s. To William Sampson of Thor-
ington 1 os. To Elizabeth Ellis wife of Ezekiell Ellis, and
Ezekiell Ellis 10s. each. To John Smyth of Thorington 10s.
To Thomas Brooke and Anthony Scarier of Hinton 10s. To
Thomas Toumawe of Hollesby, county Suffolk 40s. To my
godson Henry Aldus, son of Richard Aldus late of Thorington
40s. when 21. To my good friend Mr. Humphrey Boline of
Sutteston, county Suffolk £5 and to his wife 40s. To Poor of
Thorington 20s. To poor of the parish where I did dwell in
Bury £5. To poor of Sutton 40s, and to poor of Whersted 40s.
Residuary Legatee and Executor: Nephew Richard Goodinge.
Witnesses : John Glover, Alexander Revell.
Essex, 36.
Thomas Goodwin of Westhanningfield, county Essex, yeo-
man. Will 27 December 1647; proved 10 May 1648. To my
daughter Mary Goodwin £30 when she is 21 or at the day of her
marriage If she die, then to my brother Henry Goodwin's chil-
dren. To my wife my customary messuage called Watsons Hope
in Laindon for life and at her decease to my daughter Mary. To
my brother Henry Goodwin my great Standard with my best
suite. To my maid Jane 10s. To Robert Chapman all the rest
of my clothes. To poor of the parish 10s. My wife to pay the
legacies given in my fathers will to Henry Goodwin the younger
and my mother's legacies to Henry and Mary, children of my
Brother Henry. Residuary legatee and executrix : Wife Susan-
nah. Overseers : brother Henry Goodwin, and kinsman Nathan-
iel Hodge. Witnesses : Henry Goodwin and Jane Godsaf e.
Essex, j6.
Benis Goodwin, Dorking, Surrey. Administration 20 May
1648 to brother Robert Goodwin. Inventory £10.
Administration Act Book 1648, folio 58.
John Goodwyn, late of Catisfield, county Sussex, husbandman.
Nuncupative will 27 August 1648; proved 2 November 1648.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 223
To his three children Margaret, Richard and Dennis £10 apiece.
Dennis his then wife to be executrix. Overseer: John Baker
and Barnard Boorne. Witnessed 21 September 1648 by John
Baker and Barnard Boorne. Memorandum that Dennis his wife
was present.
Essex, 160.
22 April 1649. Administration of the goods of William
Goodwyn, late of Ipswich, county Suffolk, deceased, granted
to Sir Richard Hovell, Knight, and Humfrey Binge, the next
of kin.
Administration Act Book 1649, f°no 57-
29 June 1649. Administration of goods of Thomas Goodwyn,
late of St. Sepulchres without Newgate, London, bachelor,
deceased, granted to Margaret Goodwyn, the mother. Poor.
Administration Act Book 1649, folio 59.
19 October 1649. Administration of goods of John Godwyn
late dying in or near the town of Stafford in the service of the
parliament, a bachelor, granted to William Tovey the principal
creditor.
Administration Act Book 1649, folio 119.
Richard Goodwin of Taddington, county Derbie, yeoman.
Will 27 October 1649; proved 7 February 1649-50. To the
Chapel of Taddington £4 to buy a Communion Cup whereon this
is to be engraven. Porrigit hinse Calicem Christus libi mente
benigne Accipe fro meritis corde repone fide simiter these
liberum mimus Richardi Goodwin Capella de Taddington. To
the poor of Taddington, Prestcliffe, Blackwall £3. To Ann my
wife £60. To my sister Tabitha Robinson £20. To her son
Thomas and daughter Margaret £5 each. To Richard Foxlow
and Marie his wife 5s. each. To my nephew and godson Richard
Foxlow 20s. To Mr. Mellor 10s. to preach at my funeral. To
my brother George's son Richard Goodwin a suit. To Ann
Bretnor and Alice Brixton 5s. each. To William Orme all
household stuff he owes me. To William Ormeson and Thomas
Foxlowe sonne 20s. each. All the heir loomes in my father's
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last will to Roger Goodwin my brother. Rest among my
brother Robert Goodwin and brother in law Thomas Garrett my
executors. Overseers: Cosen William Birds of Stanton Hall,
George Goodwin of Longnor and William Orme. Witnesses:
Thomas Bretnor, John Bateman, Nicholas Heathcott, and Rich-
ard Goodwin.
Pembroke, 18.
Nicholas Goodwyn, citizen and haberdasher of London. Will
30 March 1649; proved 9 April 1650. To Mr. John Reeve a
weapon called a Partisen and to his wife Joane Reeve 5s. and to
his two children I2d. apiece To my brother in law Roger Bird
my walking staff of Brassell headed with silver To my friend
Samuel Townesend a book called the King's meditations. To
Mr. Joseph Stacey £5. To the poor of Alphage parish where I
now dwell 10s. Residuary legatee and executrix: Wife Ellen
Goodwin. Witnesses : Henry Panten and John Walker.
Pembroke, 51.
Edward Godwynne. Will 16 August 1650; proved 27 Sep-
tember 1650. To Master and Mistress £30. To the poor of
Dunstall £5 ; of Tatenhill and Callingwood £3. The rest among
my father, three Brothers, and sister except to my sister Annys
Gule I give £5. To Nurse Payne 10s. To Goody Booes 5s. To
Mistris Dorsett 10s. To Sarah Symons the younger an ell of
Holland. To Mr. Edward Hudson all my bookes except two
English Bibles to my brothers Richard and John, my best hat to
John Bird, my other two hats to Robin. I leave my funerall to
my Mr. Will. I remit John Walker his debt of money bee paid
to remember the poor of St. George. I remit Clem Walter his
interest money. Witness : Anne Paine. Found on opening his
great Box 21 August in presence of Elizabeth Bromfield, Judith
Gerrard, Sara Symons, in money £10 in gold, £4 and 6d. in silver.
Administration to Richard Godwyn brother of Edward God-
wynne late of Parish of St. Georges Southwarke, bachelor,
deceased.
Pembroke, 145.
Mary Godwin of St. Brides, London. Will 14 October 1650;
proved 30 October 1650. To be buried in St. Giles to be next
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my sister there. To my sister Hales daughter Mary, my bed and
furniture. To my sister Ellen Hawkred the other feather bed
and childbed Linen. To my sister Hales a red stuff petticoat.
To Mr. Willmott my great brass pot. To Mrs. Wilmot one of
my finest headlaces, to her little boy a gold ring. To Mrs. Pris-
cilla Callis my new black petticote. To Mrs. Mary Nott my
white fustian petticote. To Mr. John Peacocke a gold ring. To
Mrs. Merchant a neckcloth to her daughter my grey apron and
1 os. To Mrs. Read a red stuff peticote. To Elizabeth Cubbage
a smock. To Joane Worfield a hankercher. To George Barrett
my Bible. To Alice Wheeler and Elizabeth an apron each. My
executors to pay to Mr. Thomas Wilmot £5. To Elizabeth Yate
£5 when 18. Executors : Mr. John Pocock and Mr. John Mer-
chant. Witnesses : John Pocock, John Marchant, George Bar-
ratt, and Thomas Willmutt.
Pembroke, 154.
James Goodwyn of Rendham, county Suffolk, gent. Will :
no date; proved 8 November 1650. All my houses and lands in
Rendham to my son James and Joane his wife to let them descend
to his eldest son John Goodwin. To my son George all my lands
in Carleton and Martlesham, and twelve loads of heath from my
cosen William Goodwin of Martlesham Hall granted unto me by
Francis Noone, gent, To my son John £200. To Henry my son
lands late bought of William Crispe in Brusyeard, if he die to
James youngest son of my son James. My executor to sell my
manor of Melton cum lifford to discharge debts. To son James
my horse mill and my clocke. To son John £10. Executor:
Son George. Overseers : John Scrivener Esq and James Keble,
gent. To Richard Crisp late of Kynnes Lynn, baker, and his
children £12 if demanded, but if not to be paid to William Crisp
late of Peasenhall and Rose wife of George Garrard of Rend-
ham. To Rose the wife of Hill of Wickham Markett,
feltmaker and to every one of the children of my brother John
Bossett deceased 40s. apiece To the poor £20. For a sermon
20s. Witnesses : Robert Parkin, Nicholas Vnderwood, and John
Rettitt.
Pembroke, 177.
Ann Goodwyn of Toddington, county Derby, widow. Will 24
December 1650; proved 14 June 1651. To be buried in the
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Chapel Yard of Toddington. To Anne Brettnor my eldest
daughter £10. To Alice Buxton my younger daughter £10. To
each one of their three daughters Grace Buxton, Ann Buxton
and Gesse Brettnor ios. each. Residuary legatees and execu-
tors : William Orme my son and Ralph Orme his son. Wit-
nesses : Thomas Boome, Thomas Innocent and John Backwall.
Grey, 48.
John Goodwine of St. John Baptist, Isle of Thanett, county
Kent, husbandman. Will 18 May 1650; proved 10 December
1 65 1. To Constant my wife all my goods and chattels and my
messuage for life, after her decease to my youngest son Edward
he paying yearly for their lives to each of my five daughters,
Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth, Martha and Susan 4s. To my eldest
son John I2d. Residuary legatee and executor : Said youngest
son. Overseers: Richard Bayman of parish of St. Lawrence in
said Isle, maulster, and Edward Hornett of Minster, yeoman.
Witnesses : Robert Peirce, Mary Robinson, and Francis Sory,
Proved by Mr. John Allen, proctor for executor.
Grey, 240.
Elizabeth Goodwin of Thrumpton, county Nottingham, widow.
Will 21 April 1650; proved 1 December 1651. To be buried in
Chancel of Thrumpton church. To my eldest son Jonathan and
his wife ios. each. To his son Barnabe the black heyf er To my
second son John and his wife ios. and £10 he owes me to his
eldest daughter Katherine. To my youngest son Joseph all my
goods moveable and unmoveable, my sons John and Joseph to
have £20 apiece before my eldest son enters upon my lands at
Nolberton. By his father's will Joseph was to have all after my
decease. Executor : son Joseph. Witness : William Boyer.
Grey, 241.
John Godwyn the elder of Nailsey, county Somerset, yeoman.
Will 27 October 1651 ; proved 1 May 1652. To the poor of
Nailsey four bushels of Rye. To John Jayne a poor man of
Mailsey sometimes my father's servant, one suit. To Anne my
wife the bed and furniture and all linen except one dozen table
napkins which were my daughter's now deceased and who
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 227
desired her brother William my son to have them £5. To Anne
Cooke daughter of my son in law John Cooke £5 when 21. To
Elizabeth and Mary daughters of my son John Godwyn £30 when
21. To William son of my said son John £5 when 21. To John
son of my son John my cupbord. To my servaunt Agnes Lewis
40s. To William son of my son William my biggest brass pan.
To William my son seven acres in Clyvedon, county Somerset,
late of the land of the Earl of Bristol, also plough harness. To
son John land in Kingston Geymor. Residuary legatee and
executors : sons John and William. Overseers : Thomas War-
nell of Raxall, John Willis of Nailsey. Witnesses : William
Prowse, Thomas Parsons, and Thomas Parsons (sic).
Bowyer, 112.
Jeremy Goodwyn of Rawinder, county Kent, husbandman.
Will 21 April 1650; proved 6 May 1652. My friends John
Longley, George Day, and John Smyth, executors 10s. each. To
each of John Longley's children 10s. To my son Jeremy Good-
wyn £40 to be expended as he desires, my blessing in the trade in
which he hath served an apprenticeship. The residue to be
employed for four years by my said executors for my said son's
benefit and then to be paid to him. Witnesses : Robert Tighe,
and Margaret Wyburne.
Bowyer, ill.
Daniell Godwin of the parish of St. Sepulchres London, citi-
zen and merchanttaylor of London. Will 29 July 1652 ; proved
22 October 1652. To my two daughters Elizabeth and Jane
Godwin £30 when 21. To my sister Alice Lock 10s. and to her
two sons John and Thomas Lock .5s. apeece To my servant
Mary Mussen 40s. To Mary Wilson 25s. and all the pewter
which has her father's name stamped on it. To Mary Hewett
widow 6s. for the use of her son John Hewett. Residuary lega-
tee and executrix : Wife Elizabeth. Witnesses : Christopher
Merry, and John Bryan, scrivener.
Bowyer, 170.
John Goodwin of Horndon? on the Hill, county Essex, cord-
winder. Will 26 January 1641-2; proved 20 February 1653/4.
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To Daniel Holstuck of Horndon my sword. To my friend
Edmond Westrapp my suits and all my boards in his house called
the Bell in Horndon. To Mary Westrapp the wife of Edmond
Westrapp 40s. To Thomas Tompson the elder 10s. To my
sister Jane Williamson £30. the use for life and at her death to
be divided among William and Mary the now two children of my
said sister. To Robert Luckyn, gentleman 10s. Residuary lega-
tee and executor : Thomas Tompson of Horndon, yeoman. Wit-
nesses : John Hust, Robert Luckyn and Edmond Westrapp.
Alchin, 181.
John Godding of the Precinct of St. Katherine by the Tower
of London, Milner. Will 30 March 1654; proved 8 August
1654. All to my wife Katheren. To my brother Richard God-
ding all my clothes on condition he pays to my wife the £10 he
owes me. Witnesses: John Coxe, Margery, John Gaines ser-
vant to John Baker, Notary Publik.
Alchin, 19.
John Goodwin of Keveldon, (Kelvedon?) county Essex, hus-
bandman. Will 29 November 1651 ; proved 20 February
1653/4. To Elizabeth my wife is. All the rest to my son
Henry Goodwin. Executor : son Henry. Witnesses : John
Thomas and Stephen Gower. Codicil 13 December 1651. Wit-
nesses: John Thomas and Stephen Gower. To my son John
Goodwin if he be living at the time of my decease 40s.
Alchin, 181.
Jeffery Goodwinn of Tottenhill als Setchie Row, county Nor-
folk, husbandman. Will 11 February 1653/4; proved 29 May
1654. To Rose my wife the tenement I now dwell in. To my
said wife lands in Setchy Hill and Mill Hill for life and then to
John and Thomas Crome sons of John Crome of Marham they
paying to my two nephews Henry Goodwin and Edmond Jenner
£15 each. To said John Crome the son fio and to Thomas
Crome £10. To said Henry Goodwin £10 when 21. To my
sister Anne Gibbins of Kings Lynn, widow £5. To Elizabeth
and Mary daughters of Edmund Dolbie 50s. apiece, to be put
forth for their use by my brother John Crome of Marham, hus-
bandman, if they die then (their?) mother my sister Elizabeth to
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 229
have it. To my kinswoman Amy Fuller £5 when 24. To my
man Thomas Atkins 10s. Residuary legatee and executrix:
Wife Rose. Overseer : my said brother John Crome. Wit-
nesses : Christian Fissher, clerk, and Elizabeth Fissher.
Alchin, 258.
William Goodwin of Ranworth, county Norfolk, yeoman.
Will proved 14 September 1654. If my wife be with child at
my death and is delivered of a son I give him all my lands in
Ranworth and Beelaugh or Beelowe now in occupation of John
Worteley. If it be a girl she is to have all the lands and pay to
Robert Goodwin, my brother £20. and Thomas Goodwin my
brother £20, and Mary Goodwin my sister £20. If she be not
with child she is to have them for seven years and then all to my
brother Robert Goodwin who is to pay brother Thomas Goodwin
£100 and to sister Mary Goodwin £50. Residuary legatee and
executrix : Wife Rebecca. Witnesses : Edward Inglish, John
Part and Edward Shepley.
Alchin, 267.
Thomas Goodwin of Woodbridge Haskton, county Suffolk,
mariner. Will 10 August 1653; proved 25 September 1654.
To Elizabeth my wife all lands and houses for life and then to
my sons John and James. To my son Thomas Goodwin lands in
Woodbridge. To my two daughters Elizabeth and Mary £40
apiece. If any die my daughter Martha to have their share if
she live to 21. Son Thomas to be brought up in learning until
he shall be 16, and then apprenticed for which I give £10.
Residuary Legatee and Executrix: Elizabeth my wife. Wit-
nesses : Ann Gillett and John Cooper.
Alchin, 506.
Elizabeth Goodwin of the parish of St. Sepulchres, London,
widow. Will 17 July 1654; proved 30 November 1654. To my
sister Jane Greene the wife of Christopher Green, taylor, my
hand in herte gold ring. To Mary Huitt two small pieces of
gold. To Mary Mussle over and above the 40s. late given her
by the will of late my husband Daniel Godwin, a feather bed and
furniture. Residuary legatees and executors : daughters Eliza-
beth and Jane Goodwin. Executors in trust : Thomas Harberte,
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citizen and clothworker of London and Mary Mussle, spinster.
Witnesses : William Cole, Thomas Dawson servant to John
Bryan, scrivener.
Alchin, 205.
Tobyas Goodwin of Great Bealings in county Suffolk, gent.
Will 27 May 1653; proved 9 January 1654-5. To my Brother
Thomas Goodwin all goods in the house I now live in and all
lands and cattle and my marsh at Kirton. To my brothers
George, John and Samuel Goodwin £5 apiece. To my sister
Elizabeth Steffe, wife of John Steffe f 10. To my brother in
law John Margett iio. To poor of Bealings 40s. Executor:
brother Thomas and brother in law John Margetts. Witnesses :
Thomas Warwell, scrivener and Susan Simpson.
Aylett, 37.
Daniell Godwin, Winelsburgh, Kent, Bachelor. Administra-
tion granted 6 March 1654/5 to one brother by mother's side,
Michaell Franklin.
Admon Act Book 1655, folio 54.
Hugh Goodwine of Taddington, county Derby, yeoman. Will
8 Aprill 1653; proved 31 March 1655. To be buried in the
Chancel at Taddington. To my nephew Anthony Buxton my
coffer in his chamber and a brasse panne and silver spoon. To
Mr. Mellor 6s. 8d. To Ales my now wife one third of all my
estate. To Ralph Buxton my nephew £26 after decease of my
wife. To the wife of Thomas Jackson and her son Hugh £10
each, and to the rest of Thomas Jackson's children 6s. 8d. each.
To my nephew Thomas Wibersley £4. Residuary legatee and
executor : Nephew Anthony Buxton who is to bind the land I
bought of Robert Inocent and one close which said Anthony pur-
chased of one Anthony Buxton for payment of £6 yearly to my
wife. Witnesses : William Dalr, Robert Longden and Nicholas
Heathcott.
Aylett, 340.
Richard Goodwin, Havant, county Southampton. Administra-
tion granted 5 May 1655 to relict Margarett Goodwin.
Admon Act Book 1655, folio 98.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 23 1
John Goodwyn of Shipbourne, county Kent, yeoman. Will 31
March 1654; proved 22 May 1655. To John my eldest son my
two houses wherein I and John Feild now live he to pay as fol-
lows : To my son Richard £30 when 24. To Thomas my son £30
when 25. If John die without issue, Richard to have the lands
paying £40 to Thomas, if both die then to Thomas. Mary my
daughter to have all my household stuff and to be my executrix.
John, Richard and Thomas to have £5 between them. Wit-
nesses : Francis Everest, Edward Easterfield, and William Diker.
Aylett, 357.
William Goodwin, Fressingfield, Suffolk but dying at seige of
Colchester. Administration granted 21 June 1655 to brother
Thomas Goodwin.
Admon Act Book 1655, folio 132.
Christopher Godwyn of St. Stephen, Colman Street, London.
Administration granted 18 July 1655 to relict Elizabeth Godwyn.
Admon Act Book 1655, folio 156.
Mary Goodwin als Chambers of Laleham, county Middlesex.
Will 16 June 1655; proved 25 July 1655. To my son William
£20. To the two children of my son William, by his first wife,
William Goodwin als Chambers and Anne Goodwin als Chambers
£20 each when 21. To my son Ralph Goodwin als Chambers £40.
To his two daughters Mary and Anne £20 each when 21. To
my daughter Ellin wife of Robert Thomas of Chiswick £20. To
her two sons John and Robert £20 each. To my son Henry
Goodwin als Chambers £10. Executors: Sons William and
Ralph. Overseers : William Browne and Thomas Goldwick both
of Laleham. Witnesses: James Fellowes, Phillipp Tatley, and
Henry Best.
Aylett, 313.
Elizabeth Goodwin of Triplowe, county Cambridge, widowe.
Will 2 April 1655; proved 23 October 1655. To Sarah Far-
rowe daughter of Sara Moris of Great Shelford, county Cam-
bridge, house in Triplowe in occupation of George Prime and I
choose John Maris of Shelford to (be?) her gardiner and to
deliver her true account of the rents. To Sarah Farrowe my
232 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
cousin £10 and all household stuff. To William Howlin the
younger £10. To Anne Howlin £5. To Elizabeth Collis the
younger £5. To Susan Clarke 40s. To Thomas Clarke 40s.
To Mary Clarke 40s. To Elizabeth Collis of Fowlneer a stuffe
gown. To my sister Sarah Maris my red petticoat. To Eliza-
beth Harper of Cambridge one russett petticoat. To her two
boys 10s. each. To Jeremie Collis 10s. To Margaret Collis 10s.
To Matthew Collis daughter of Robert Collis 10s. To Katheren
Creed 10s. To Mary Creede 10s. To John Creed 10s. To
Mathew Tayler's two girls 5s. each To Henry Creed's children
Ann and Elizabeth 5s. each. To Susan and Mary Creed 5s. each.
To Elizabeth Last 20s. To my sister Maris £5 Executor : Wil-
liam Howlinge of Triplowe. Witnesses : John Maris, and Wil-
liam Fowle.
Aylett, 391.
Robert Goodwin of Adbustow (Adbaston?), county Stafford,
yeoman. Will 6 February 1654; proved 29 October 1655. To
my daughter Margaret Wright £5 on marriage or death of my
daughter Margery Goodwin. To my grandchild John Wright a
ewe and a lamb. All my lands to my daughter Margery Good-
win and heirs, if she die without issue to children of my daughter
Margaret. Residue between my wife Katherine and daughter
Margery. Executrix : Wife Katherine. Witnesses : Francis
Wright and Lawrence Podmore.
Aylett, 393.
Jeremy Godwin of Malmesbury county Wilts, yeoman. Will
15 November 1652; proved 17 November 1655. To my son
Jeremy, my little mare colt. To my son Henry £150 to be paid
in two years. To my daughter Grace £120 one year after her
marriage. To my son Hugh Godwin £120 when 23. To my son
Joanthan £100 when 24. To my son Nathaniell £100 when 24.
To my daughter Joan £100 when 23. My son Jeremy to please
my executor in his marryinge and to pay to my executrix £300.
Residuary legatee and executrix: Wife Margery. Overseers:
brother in law Nathaniell Cripps and son in law John Scott.
Witnesses : Nathaniell Cripps, Aldum Comly and Joan Palmer.
Aylett, 454.
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Oliver Goodwin of Wetherden, county Suffolk, widow. Will
29 July 1653; proved 23 November 1655. To Mary Kent my
maid servant one little flocke bed, all the rest of my goods to my
son John Goodwyn. If he die before he is 21, then I give them to
my brothers and sisters, viz : John Smith and Symon Smith,
Martha Barnes, Elizabeth Cossens, Rachell Garrade and John
and Rachaell Kilborne the children of my sister Mary Kilborne,
deceased. Executors: Brothers John and Symon Smith. Wit-
nesses: (Olliue Goodwin) William Lyng, and Mary Kent.
Aylett, 461.
William Goodwin of Helhoughton county Norfolk. Will 25
March 1655 ; proved 30 November 1655. To my son John Good-
win all my lands with free and copy and all houses after the
decease of my wife Joane Goodwin. To my son William Good-
win £20. Executrix : wife Joane. Witnesses : Francis Barber
and Thomas Beale.
Aylett, 471.
Walter Goodwin of Stukeney, county Lincoln, yeoman. Will
21 October 1655 ; proved 4 December 1655. To Abigail Adlard
my grandchild a house in tenure of John Medley and one in
tenure of Widdow Suzanna Taylor daughters of John Taylor.
To Deborah Adlard a house in tenure of Thomas Breastman with
remainder as above. To John Breastman one variant horse and
20s. To Thomas Breastman my kinsman 40s. To Mary Harin
wife of Nicholas Harin 40s. To Margaret West wife of David
West 40s. To Katherine Bonner wife of John Bonner 40s. To
Elizabeth Leman wife of John Leman 40s. To Elizabeth Taylor
daughter of John Taylor £10. To Susanna daughter of John
Taylor £10. To John Osmotherley 20s. To Magaret Rickett
my servant 10s. To Abigail Bolland wife of Luke Bollond 10s.
Residuary legatee and executrix: Wife Elizabeth. Witnesses:
William Hamond, William Humberstone and John Mudley.
Aylett, 174.
Thomas Goodwin of Waltham on the Olde, county Leicester,
yeoman. Will 5 March 1654/5; proved 15 January 1655/6. I
desire to be buried in the said church of Waltham. I bequeath
to my wife Priscilla, my farm which I hold by lease of Earl of
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Rutland, and where I now live, until my son Thomas obtain his
age of 21. To Mary Ball, Edward Birde, Elizabeth Pike, and
Widow Gaunt I2d. each. Executor son Thomas. Witnesses:
George Alcocke, Richard Noble. Administration to Priscilla
Goodwyn, widow, relict of deceased, during minority of Thomas,
the son.
Berkley, 9.
Edward Godwin of Rowde county Wilts, yeoman. Will 25
October 1651 ; proved 15 February 1655/6. To my children
John Goodwin, William Goodwin, Edward Goodwin, Charles
Goodwin, Andrew Goodwin, Thomas Goodwin, and Grace Good-
win 20s. apeece Residuary legatee and executrix: Wife Sarah.
Overseers : brother Hugh Godwin, James Still the elder of Fox-
hanger, parish of Rowde, yeoman. Witnesses : Robert West of
the Devizes and John Watton.
Berkley, 38.
William Godwin of Milton in parish of St. Cuthberts in Wells,
county Somerset, yeoman. Will 15 January 1655; proved 20
March 1655/6. To my son William Godwin my best silver bowle
and my land in fee simple in Kilversdon, Charlton, and Holcom.
To John Godwin my son my second best piece of plate and all
my goods and implements in my mill at Wooking Hole. To my
son Richard Godwin one small silver bowl. To each of my
grandchildren 5s. To all my children I2d. each. Residuary
legatee and executrix: Wife Mary Godwin. Overseers: Eze-
kiel Nash of Berrill Farm, Thomas Buckston of Honington, both
of this same parish. Witnesses : Stephen Weare, and Andrew
Sherbern.
Berkley, 96.
William Godden, St. Nicholas at Wade in Isle of Thanett,
Kent. Administration 7 July 1656 to relict Joan Godden.
Administration Act Book 1656, folio 163.
George Goodwyn of Falkenham, county Suffolk, gent. Will
12 July 1656; proved 29 September 1656. To Martha my wife
the revenue of all my lands as settled by jointure. To my son
George my manor of Podner and my land in Falkenham he to
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pay to Nathaniel Goodvvyn my son £250 when Nathaniel is 21.
My wife and son to sell the great marsh now in occupation of
Robert Knowles, Esquire, to pay my debts. Executors: wife
and son George. Witnesses : Thomas Fenn, and John Browne
junior.
Berkley, 332.
William Godwyn of Craley (Crawley?), county Southampton,
yeoman. Will 12 August 1658 ( ?) ; proved 27 October 1656. To
the poor £2. To my daughter Rebecca £10 when her husband
Walter Sutton shall fine the living at Chilbolton for his children.
To his two children £20 apiece when 16. To my daughter Eliza-
beth £100 when 20 or married. To daughter Sara £200 when
married or 20. To son Thomas all my right in Wallurs and £200
when 14 To my daughter Mary £200 when 20 or married.
Residuary legatee and executors : Wife Rebecca and son Wil-
liam. Overseers : Brother John Godwin and brother in law
William Rothwell. Witnesses : Nicholas Pill, Robert Pitter and
William Rothwell.
Berkley, 357.
Thomas Goodwin of Elton, county Hunts, yeoman. Will 12
June 1655; proved 8 November 1656. To my son Edward I2d.
To my son John I2d. To my daughter Dorothy the best cup-
board in the hall. To my son Edward the long table standing in
the hall. Residuary legatees and executors : Wife Elizabeth and
son William. Witnesses : Skeffington Bendish, scribe, and Wil-
liam Hamlyn.
Berkley, 394.
Thomas Godden, Hollingborne, Kent. Administration 26
November 1656 to relict Margaret Godden.
Administration Act Book 1656, folio 214.
Margaret Goodwin of St. Sepulchres without Newgate, Lon-
don, widow. Will 28 October 1656; proved 5 December 1656.
To my son in law William Sanders my seal ring, to Humphrey
Lee my son in law my death's head ring. To son in law Marma-
duke Wright my hoope ring and to my executor Nicholas Wood
my ring with a stone in it. To my grandchild Ambrose Sanders
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son of William Sanders 20s. To grandchild Elizabeth Wright
daughter of Marmaduke two silver spoones. To Marie her
sister 20s. To grandchild Sarah Lee 20s and to Humphrey her
brother 20s. To my cousin Judith — liveing in Naggs Head
Alley 10s. To my three grandchildren Nicholas, William and
Elizabeth Wood sons and daughter of my executor 10s. each.
To my daughter Honour Lee my old bed. To my sister Jane
Taylor my white cloth gown. To my kinsman Francis Garret
1 os. to be paid to his master till he is out of his time. To Mar-
garet Miller 2s. 6d. To Priscilla Morton 2s. 6d. To poor of
St. Sepulchres 20s. To my daughter Kathrine Wood my house
in Fleet lane. To son in law Nicholas Wood my house in South-
wark. Residue among my four daughters. Witnesses : Thomas
Anguish, Richard Wake, and John Morton.
Berkley, 434.
William Goodwyn als Sandis late of Staynes, county Middle-
sex. Administration granted 3 February 1656/7 to sonn Thomas
Goodwyn als Sandis.
Admon Act Book 1657, folio 16.
Jasper Gooding of Framlingham, county Suffolk, yeoman.
Will 20 May 1656; proved 12 February 1656-7. To Judith my
wife the messuage I now dwell in and one in tenure of Thomas
Atken situate in Framlingham, she paying £40 to my son John
Gooding or his wife according to marriage contract of 30 August
1640 and at her decease to go to my said son John. To my son
in law Thomas Morphew land in Helbrooke late Robert Smithes
as agreed for the dowry of my daughter Susan his wife. I give
all the lands sometimes Anthony Sheminge and James Curtise
unto James Gooding my son. To Thomas Gooding my son lands
bought of Edward Pratt, gent., Symon Pulham, and Robert
Cocke. I give Red Rose Meadow to Elizabeth my daughter now
wife of Andrew Keepe. The house where — Alphe lives to
Rachel Porter. The land held by Henry Patridge and Robert
Chamberlayne to Judith wife of Nicholas Kempe. To my grand-
child Susan daughter of my son John Gooding £10. To Edmond
Gooding my brother my clothes and boots. Executrix: Judeth
my wife. Witnesses : Robert Danf orth and John Gooding and
Paule Dade.
Ruthen, 83.
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Phellips Godwyn of Wells, county Somerset. Will 26 Janu-
ary 1655; proved 9 April 1657. To be buried at Brightwell in
Berks in the chauncell my beloved husband Doctor Godwyn if this
may not be I desire to be buried by my former husband Doctor
Adames in St. Andrews, Wells. To poor of parish where I am
buried 40s. To my brother John Bawrne and my sister his wife
£10. To my sister Jane Wykes my silver tankard. To my
nephew William Wykes my silver saltsellar. To my god-
daughter and cosen Jane Wykes £60 and to her sisters Alice and
Sarah 30s. each. To my sister Stephens £20. and to her two
sonnes William and Thomas Came 20s. each. To my god-
daughter Elizabeth Stampe £10. To my cosen Curbill 20s. to
buy him a ring. To my goddaughter Phellipps Geering £20.
To my cosen and nephew Roger Bourne a silver chafing dish.
To my servant Jane Pamphlyn £30. To servant John Wilcecks
£5. My estate in Sewley in Oxfordshire to my cosen Edward
Godwyn. Poor of old alms house in Wells 40s. Residuary
legatees and executors : My goddaughter and cosen Phellips
Bourne. Witnesses : Richard Hippisley, John Wilcox, and Jane
Pamplin.
Ruthen, 155.
Humphrey Goodwyn of Momash, county Derby, yeoman.
Will 15 May 1651 ; proved 2 May 1657. My executors to hold
my lands during the lifetime of my now wife Elizabeth and to
keep my eldest son Thomas Goodwin and my brother Hugh
Goodwyn during the same period. The house I now live in to
Thomas my eldest son after decease of my now wife. The house
in Jackson Lane to John Goodwyne my youngest son after my
wife's decease. My son Thomas to keep my brother Hugh for
life. To George my second son my messuage in Chelmerston.
To the children of Humphrey Goodwin my son Richard Buxton
and William Wilkson a sheep each and to the said Humphrey,
Richard and William is. each. Residuary legatees and exec-
utors : Wife Elizabeth and son John. Witnesses : John Frost,
Hugh Goodwyn, and Nicholas Heathcott.
Ruthen, 199.
John Goodyn of St. Brides, London, joyner. Will 16 March
1652; proved 7 May 1657. To my brother Thomas Goodyn, a
238 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
hatt, cloak, and a doublet and hose and I2d. To my sisters
Katherine, Elizabeth, Ann, and Judith I2d. each. To my
brothers' and sisters' children I2d. apiece. Residuary legatee
and executrix: Wife Isabell Goodwyn. Witnesses: Thomas
Carpenter, and Thomas Jorden, scrivener.
Ruthen, 161.
Francis Goodwine of Kirkbye in Ashfield. Nuncupative will
about two or three days before his death which was the 8 May
1657; proved 30 May 1657. And at other time would not have
anybody come to make his will but gave all his goods to his wife
and to be buried in Kirkby Church at his wife's pew door. Wit-
ness 16 May 1657 by Richard Ramsdale and the mark of Francis
Newborne. Proved by Jane the relict.
Ruthen, 194.
William Goodwyn, late Captain of a f oote companye in Colonel
Thomas Leighton's regiment but comeing from Ireland, deceased.
Administration granted 2 July 1657 to Miles Dodson, principal
creditor.
Admon Act Book 1657, folio 172.
John Godwin, late of St. Sepulchres, London, deceased.
Administration granted 10 August 1657 to son Richard Godwin.
Admon Act Book 1657, folio 185.
John Godwin of Wootton Fitzpaine, county Dorsett, husband-
man. Will 3 August 1657; proved 29 September 1657. To my
kinsman James Alf ord the elder my lease of Meadhayes he to pay
the first year 20s. To John Alf ord his brother. Also to my said
kinsman John Alford 20s. All the rest to my kinswomen Jane
Gardner wife of Hugh Gardner and Margarett Willson wife of
David Wilson and Ursula Lathy wife of Thomas Lathy and
make them executrixes. Overseers : John Turner and Robert
Bowditch my sons in law by marriage 2s. 6d. each Witnesses :
William Locke and Bridgett Bagge.
Ruthen, 353.
Francis Goodwin of Derby, mercer. Will I August 1657;
proved 2 October 1657. To my wife all my lands in Swannick.,
and i20 per annum to be paid out of the lease taken of Sir
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 239
Andrew Kniveton. To my son Thomas £4.0 per annum to be
paid out of the same lease. To my son Francis £20 per annum
out of said lease. To my daughter Mary Spateman £20 per
annum out of said lease. To my three daughters three parts of
my plate among them. To my cosen Brandreth his wife and
daughter Elizabeth 20s. apiece. To my cosen Mellor of Char-
dene, his wife and children 20s. apiece. To cosen Richardson,
his wife and children 20s. apiece. To my cosen Bradshaw, his
wife and children 20s. apiece. To my cosen William Goodwin,
his wife and children 20s. apiece. To my cosen Woodhouse 10s.
and his two children 5s. apiece. To my cosen Edward Sleigh
and his children 5s. apiece. To Elizabeth his sister and her chil-
dren 5s. apiece. To Rachel Boote 40s. Residuary legatee and
executor: Son Samuel. Witnesses: Alice Mellor, Francis
Goodwine and Thomas Goodwin.
Ruthen, 378.
Edmund Godwin, Nendfield, Sussex. Administration granted
8 October 1657 to only childe Mary Delnes als Godwin.
Admon Act Book 1657, folio 242.
Richard Goodwyn of the Lea, county Oxon, gent. Will 21
September 1657; proved 21 November 1657. To my eldest son
William Goodwin 40s. and to his two children £5 apiece. To my
eldest daughter Hannah Goodwin £200. To my son Richard
Goodwyn £200. To my sons Nathaniel and John Goodwin £50
apiece to be paid when 21, also I give my said sons Nathaniel
and John after my wife's decease my house and land in Bodicott,
county Oxon. To my son Daniell Goodwyn £150 when 21. To
my daughter Margaret £150 when 21. To my daughter Anne
Goodwin £150 when 21. Residuary legatee and executrix : Mar-
garet my wife. Overseers : Christopher Lydiatt of Alkerton
and Mr. William Tayler of Williamscote. Witnesses : Ann
Jackson and Barnabas Horseman.
Ruthen, 472.
Matthewe Goodwynn of the Hand of Cobholme near Great
Yarmouth, county Norfolk, Salter. Will 2.J October 1657;
proved 2 December 1657. To poor of Great Yarmouth £10 with
the approbation of my friend Mr. Anthony Hargrave. To poor
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of Caister £5 with approbation of my tenant William Manslip.
To Christopher Smith my servant £5. To Robert Gorbold my
servant £5. To William Beales my servant £3 also remit 30s.
lent upon a fowling piece, return fowling piece and remit a fur-
ther 10s. To Emmie the wife of John Wallis 40s. To Dorothy
Buxton widow heretofore my maidservant 40s. To Elizabeth
Salmon late my maidservant 40s. To Mr. Anthony Hargraves
£5 to prove my will. To Sara Goodwin, my brother John Good-
win's daughter by his second wife £100 when 18 or married.
Two gravestones to be laid, one on mine and one on my wive's.
Residuary legatee and executor : Brother John Goodwyn. Wit-
nesses : John Woodroffe, Wolfram Mann, and James Barnes.
Ruthen, 526.
Henry Goodinge, of Halse, county Somerset, yeoman. Will
21 May 1639; proved 3 December 1657. I bequeath to the poor
of said parish 20s. To my grandchild Elianor Goodinge £100.
To my daughter Joan Govyer £5. To my godchildren I2d. each.
Residuary legatee and executor : my grandchild Henry Good-
inge. Overseers : William Studger, Thomas Govier, Anthony
Pyle and Anthony Cade. Witnesses : Anthony Cade, William
Studior, and Anthony Pyle.
Ruthen, 533.
Richard Godwin (Goodwin in margin) Marshfoote parish,
Haylesham, Sussex. Administration granted 4 December 1657
to relict Phebe Goodwin (Query altered to Isable).
Admon Act Book 1657, folio 318.
Richard Goodwin, Morley, Norfolk. Administration granted
12 February 1657/8 to relict Susan Goodwin.
Admon Act Book, 1658, folio 35.
Thomas God wine of Theddington, (Tiddington?) parish of
Alveston, county Warwick, husbandman. Will 9 August 1657;
proved 22 June 1658. To be buried in Alveston churchyard.
To John Poyner and Priscilla his wife one half of the cottage
next to Avery Edwards after their decease to Elenor their
daughter, if she die to Thomas their son. To Thomas Godwine
my son the other half and my son William Godwine to add
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another Bay to it. To Alice Godwine my daughter £40. To
Joane Godwine my daughter £40. To Anne Colgnee my daugh-
ter £28. Elnor my wife (£40?) to be kept by my son William
whom I appoint residuary legatee and executrix. Witnesses :
John Howley, Nicholas Baker, and Thomas London.
Wootton, 473.
John Goodinge of Chigwell, county Essex, butcher. Will 3
June 1657; proved 24 June 1658. To William Goodinge my
grandchild the house I now live in called Dods when 21, my wife
Elizabeth to have it till then, she paying £10 a year for the same.
William to pay to the children of Milles Barker begotten on the
body of his wife Grace £10. My pewter and brass between
William Goodinge my grandchild and Grace his sister and John
Barker, Milles Barker, Grace Barker, and Clement Barker chil-
dren of Milles Barker and Grace his wife. To my daughter
Garrett £5. To Grace Goodinge sister of William £5 when 21.
To my daughter Perry I2d. To Mary Shackerbag is. Resid-
uary legatee and executrix : Wife Elizabeth. Witnesses : John
Hampson, and John Olliver.
Wootton, 477.
George Goodwin of Stowe Market, county Suffolk, phisitian.
Will 1 May 1652; proved 26 June 1658. All to my son George
Goodwin except as follows : To my son in law Robert Warde
£15 but to keep it till he hath joyntered my daughter Mary. To
daughter Sara Morgan £20 to keep the money for her good and
her children and not to let her husband have it. To my daughter
Phebee Speere a featherbed and furniture and £10. My wife
Anne to have her dwelling in my house. Sole executor : George
my son. Overseer : John Speere my son in law. Witnesses :
Thomas Tansley and Jeremy Bussby.
Wootton, 490.
Thomas Goodwin thelder of Timberton, (Emberton?) county
Bucks. Will 6 August 1657; proved 6 July 1658. To my wife
Joan (daughter of the late deceased Robert Marshall) my dwell-
ing house in Emberton, and after her decease to my two daugh-
ters Dorothy and Mary Goodwin. Anthony Smyth yeoman, and
William Cooke of Emberton to hold it for them if under 21. To
242 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
my brother in law Richard Marshall my cloak (late my brother
John Goodwin's) To Ringer of Emberton 5s. Residuary lega-
tee and executrix : Wife Joan. Overseers : Anthony Smyth and
William Cooke. Witnesses : William Downinge and Richard
Smith.
Wootton, 505.
John Gooding of Kenninghall, county Norfolk, brewer. Will
25 April 1658; proved 6 July 1658. Executors: John Blome-
field of Tinddenhamm and Christopher Martyn of same place.
To poor of Kenninghall 30s. To my executors my mansion
house all belonging where I now live purchased of Joseph Sparke,
the little house adjoining purchased of John Rix, land bought
from Robert Browne to hold until my son John shall be 21 and
then to give it to him. Also I give them land purchased of Wil-
liam Foyster, William Shuckforth to hold until my son Richard
is 21 and then to give it him. Also I give them lands bought of
Mr. Anthony Mungay of Norwich and all other lands to be sold
and the money divided between my three children, Susan,
Jeremy, and Charles when 21. To servant Jane Rix 40s. To
Sister Wade 40s. and to her children 20s. apiece. To Alice Bar-
tram my kinwoman 40s. Witnesses : Thomas Shandelowe,
Daughter Rose, Thomas Jessopp, and John Kinfren.
Wootton, 395.
Miles Goodwin, South Walsham, Norfolk. Administration
granted 7 July 1658 to relict Mary Goodwin.
Admon Act Book 1658, folio 209.
Ralph Goodwyn, late towne of Ludlow, county Salop. Admin-
istration 23 August 1658 to relict Elizabeth Goodwyn.
Admon Act Book 1658, folio 227.
Edy Goodwin, Stepney, Middlesex. Administration 23 August
1658 to daughters Martha Atkins and Mary Thomas.
Administration Act Book 1658, folio 231.
William Gooding of Glatton, county Hunts, husbandman.
Will 4 June 1654; proved 15 September 1658. To be buried in
Glatton churchyard. To my four younger children Elizabeth,
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 243
Thomas, John, Humphrey £20 to be paid in the hands of William
Clarke and William Poots ye elder of Glatton. Residuary lega-
tee and executrix : Wife Witnesses : John House,
Henry Sherley, and Charles Cassell.
Wootton, 543.
Robert Goodwyn of Ashfield with Thorpe, county Suffolk,
bricklayer. Will 12 September 1657; proved 7 October 1658.
To my eldest son John Goodwin £5 when 21. To my daughter
Elizabeth Goodwyn £5 when 21. To my son Robert Goodwyn
£5 when 21. To my son Thomas £5 when 21. To my daughter
Sarah £5 when 21. To Alice my wife my copyhold in Framling-
ham after her decease to be used for benefit of my children.
Residuary legatee and executrix : Wife Alice. Witnesses : John
Mum (or Nunn), Mildred Murdocke, and Richard Seeman.
Wootton, 571.
John Goodwin, Lambeth, Surrey. Administration 7 October
1658 to relict Mary Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1658, folio 269.
Thomas Goodwyn of Brentwood, county Essex, clerk. Nun-
cupative will Thursday 2 September 1658; proved 15 October
1658. His daughter Elizabeth to be delivered up to her grand-
mother Bridges. His estate to his now wife Hellen and the two
children Thomas and Jane he had by her. Peter Whetcombe his
father in law and his wife Hellen to be administrators with the
will annexed, no executors having been appointed.
No witnesses.
Wootton, 576.
Edward Goodwin, Cittie of Westminster. Administration 3
November 1658 to brother Robert Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1658, folio 309.
Silvester Goodwin of Hatfield, county Hertford, yeoman.
Will 26 August 1657; proved 4 November 1658. To my wife
Mary Goodwin my lands at Batford Mill, county Herts for life,
at her decease to descend to my two sons John and Silvester.
To my three daughters Susanna, Mary, and Sarah Goodwin £20
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apiece when married or 21. Residuary legatee and executrix:
Wife Mary. Witnesses : Richard Wilkinson, scrivener, Ambrose
Martin, and Thomas Goodwin.
Wootton, 598.
Edmund Goodwin, Sparham, Norfolk, batchellour. Adminis-
tration 9 November 1658 to neece Thomazin Phillips wife of
Robert Phillips. Revoked 3 November 1660 and will proved by
Geoffrey Fuller, executor.
Administration Act Book 1658, folio 299.
Isaack Goodwin, Dover, Kent, but dying in Saphir Frigatt.
Administration granted 19 November 1658 to father, Edmund
Goodwin.
Admon Act Book 1658, folio 302.
Edward Goodwin the elder of Elton, county Hunts, yeoman.
Will 22 August 1658; proved 19 November 1658. To my son
Robert Goodwin my cottage now in occupation of Thomas
Thompson labourer in Elton. To my daughter Elizabeth Edwards
my red cow. To all my grandchildren a sheep each. To my
son Edward a sheep. To my son Richard my pyed heifer. To
my son William 10s. To the child my son William's wife now
goeth with, a sheep. To my son John my little black cow.
Residuary legatees and executors : wife Mildred and son Robert.
Overseer : brother Richard Goodwyn. Witnesses : Skeffington
Bendish, and Richard Goodwyn.
Wootton, 664.
John Goodwyn, Irchester, County Northampton. Administra-
tion 24 November 1658 to Brother Thomas Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1658, folio 314.
Israel Goodwin, Dover, Kent. Administration 25 November
1658 to relict Susan Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1658, folio 295.
Alice Godwin als Wickes, Bradford, county Wiltes. Adminis-
tration granted 21 January 1658/9 to husband George Godwin.
Admon Act Book 1659, folio 21.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 245
Jeremy Goodwin of Blonorton, county Norfolk, yeoman. Will
28 January 1656; proved 8 February 1658. To daughter Hester
ffleminge. To grandchild Joseph ffleming, his sisters Hester,
Katherin, and Mary Fleming. To sister Ellen Wade, her chil-
dren. To daughter Newcombe, and John Newcombe her son
when 21 now her youngest son. To grandchild Goodwin New-
combe. To John Morse and other of my grandchildren. Grand-
children Edmund Thomas, and John Newcombe. To daughter
Martin. To Jeremy Barker son of James Barker my first wive's
son, not of James Barker's children. To Giles Barker brother
of James. To Alice Bartram my sister's daughter. To Jeremy
son of John Goodwin my brother. To wife Anne. To servants.
To poor of Blonorton and Garboldesham etc. Son in law Joseph
Fleming. Executor : Joseph ffleminge. Witnesses : Thomas
Catton, and William Johnson.
Pell, 76.
Christopher Goodwyn, Emberton, Bucks, yeoman. Will 8
November 1658; proved 23 February 1658/9. To friends
Anthony Smith and kinsman Thomas Baltiswell 12 acres and
common of pasture for four beasts to sell for debts and to father
and now wife Elizabeth Goodwyn. To now wife Elizabeth
Goodwyn all other lands until son Christopher Goodwyn is 21
etc. To Elizabeth Goodwyn £40 in three years. To daughter
Ann Goodwyn £30 in five years. To daughters Hellen Good-
wyn, Martha Goodwyn, Susan Goodwyn and Mary Goodwyn £20
and to be paid by son Christopher Goodwyn at their ages of 21,
etc. Rest to now wife Elizabeth Goodwyn, executrix. Over-
seers : Anthony Smith and Thomas Baltiswell abovesaid. Wit-
nesses : Thomas Goodwyn and Richard Smith.
Pell, 118.
Thomas Goodwine, Friering, (Fryerning?) Essex, gentleman.
Will 25 February 1657/8; proved 24 February 1658/9. To son
Thomas Goodwine all land in Moulesham after decease of wife
Sarah Goodwine. Estate of land called Long Hookes and
Covells with all appurtenances etc. in Chelmsford being free and
coppy now in occupation of I sack Goodwine my sonne upon con-
dition that if son Thomas Goodwine pay to daughter Mary
Goodwine £100 within one year out of Covells at Friering Hall,
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if son refuse Covells to daughter Mary etc. To said Thomas
Goodwine £50 in hands of said Thomas Goodwin. To son
Isaack Goodwine coppyhold messuage in occupation of Thomas
Harte and Isaack Goodwine in Chelmsford, also one ditto in
Gallins Road in Chelmsford called Okley, also 50 to be paid by
my son Ambrose Goodwin out of the farme I now dwell called
Friering Hall. To daughter Mary Goodwine land in Lachendon,
Essex, free and coppee called Threshers also Goose and Ramsden
in occupation of Bristocke, paying to sonn in law Daniel
Barnard and Sarah his now wife £200 when land is sold to Daniel
Barnard £12 a year till then as by bond to Daniel Barnard. To
son Ambrose Goodwin lease of Friering Hall with all goods
except goods in wainscot chamber to my wife Sarah Goodwin,
but if she marry to quitt the chamber. To poore of Chelmsford
20s. Executor : Son Ambrose Goodwine Overseer : sons
Thomas and Isaack Goodwine. Witnesses : Mary Litle and
George Evans.
Pell, 118.
Andrewe Goodwin the elder, Octadly, county Devon, glasier.
Will 18 January 1658/9; proved 8 March 1658/9. To wife
Rouse for life. To son Peeter Godwin £100 for redeeming of
John to his land. To John Ganyllife 20 marks. To my mother
£10 (40s. a year as long as she lives). To John Pardy 40s. and
my cloake. To Grace Tothill 20s. To Elizabeth Clarke a halfe
of a marke (sic) Executor: sonn Andrewe Goodwin. Wit-
nesses : William Pardy, and Grace Tothill.
Pell, 185.
Henry Goodwyn, of Downham, county Essex, yeoman. Will
16 October 1658; proved 21 March 1658/9. To be buried in
Downham churchyard. To wife all goods during widowhood to
bring up my children and to them £5 each at 21 or marriage. If
wife marry, partie she married to give securitie etc. Executors :
wife Anne and friend Mr. John Church, and to Mr. John Church
10s. for a ring to weare for my sake. Witnesses : Thomas
Wortham, junior, Henry Goodwyn the younger. Proved by
John Church, surviving executor.
Pell, 185.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 247
Caleb Goodwyne, Colchester, Essex. Administration granted
9 June 1659 t0 renct Sarah Goodwyne.
Admon Act Book 1659, folio 250.
Mary Goodwyn, of Vttoxeter, county Stafford. Administra-
tion granted 8 June 1659 to Frances Wollridge (wife of Mathewe
Wollridge ye (sic-query) daughter).
Admon Act Book 1659, folio 259.
Richard Godding of Outwell, county Norfolke, clerke. Will
25 January 1658/9; proved 17 June 1659. To sonne Laurence
apparell and lease of house. To grandchild Richard Godding my
little bay Norfolk mare. My cattell, both mares, and household
stuff, to be sold and money to five daughters Elizabeth, Merrill,
Ann, Mary, and Sarah Executrixes : my daughters Elizabeth,
and Mary, and Merriell. Witnesses : Francis Clark and William
Clark.
Pell, 373.
Christopher Goodwyne, Southminster, Essex. Administra-
tion granted 18 June 1659 to John Goodwyn, curator to Christo-
pher, Caleb, and Anne Goodwyne, minor children of deceased.
Admon Act Book 1659, folio 251.
Bridget Goodwyn, Creeting All Saints, Suffolk, widow. Will
3 January 1658/9; proved 20 June 1659. To my three sonnes
Thomas Goodwyn, John Goodwyn, and Bartram Goodwyn lands
in Tostocke Minster, Beckow als Beighton, Suffolk, held to me
and heirs under name of Bridget Higham by grant from Henry
Lambe of Tostocke aforesaid, Esqre, and Fitznonne Lamb, gent,
his son and heire by deed to me and my sister Dorothea Higham,
24 April 1634 to hold during life of said Dorothea Heigham and
then to Thomas Goodwyn, John Goodwyn, and Bartram Good-
wyn. To freind John Thurles the elder of Aspall Stoakes in
said county, husbandman, 10s. Rest to three sons Thomas, John,
and Bartram Goodwyn. Executors : Son John Goodwyn, and
said John Thurloe the elder. Witnesses : John Nedham, and
Bridget Martin.
Pell, 373.
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John Godden, Foddington, parish of Portsea, Hampshire.
Administration granted 21 June 1659 to relict Amy Godden.
Admon Act book 1659, folio 171.
Frances Goodwine, Ingham, county Norfolk, husbandman.
Will 15 January 1659; proved 17 August 1659. To wife
Amphillis all lands in Ingham and elsewhere except one and a
half acres in Suthing for life, and to dispose for two years after
her decease, then to son John Goodwine all coppeehold in Ing-
ham, paying to my daughter Margaret Goodwine £12 (vizt 40s.
yearly in South Porch of Ingham Church etc) To daughter
Francis Goodwine 7 roodes of free land in Ingham abutting on
land of Edward Michaell Smyth and me the said Francis North.
To grandchild Sarah Brumpstead 40s. The one and a half acres
in Suthin to be sold for debts. Executrixes : Wife Amphillis
and daughter Margaret and Francis. Witnesses : John Balles,
James Carr, John Haselop, and William Cubitt.
Pell, 448.
Judith Goodinge, Framlingham, Suffolk, widowe. Will 12
November 1658; proved 17 August 1659. To son John Good-
inge and his wife £3 apeece and same to each of their eight chil-
dren, viz : Judith Goodinge, Bridget Goodinge, Jasper Goodinge,
Susan Goodinge, James Goodinge, Sarah Goodinge, and Thomas
Goodinge. To daughter Elizabeth wife of Andrewe Keepe £20
and £10 each to her three children and same to child in her bodie
unborn. To daughter Susan, wife of James Morphew £30. To
son James Gooding £50 alreadie had out on house in occupation
of John Gooding his brother. Rest to son Thomas Gooding,
executor. Witnesses : John Backlor, James Wallaugh, and
Paule Dave.
Pell, 448.
John Goodwyn, St. Martin in the Feilds, Middlesex. Admin-
istration 21 September 1659 to relict Joane Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1659, folio 310.
Penelope Goodwyn, Halstead, Essex. Administration 22 Sep-
tember 1659 to John Heath, curator of minor children John and
Mary Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1659, folio 304, or 259.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 249
William Goodwin, Isfeild, Sussex. Administration 27 Sep-
tember 1659 to relict Elizabeth Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1659, folio 312.
Robert Godden, Loose, Kent, Fremason. Will proved 8
October 1659. To youngest son John Goddin house etc. where I
dwell in Picking Streete with barne, orchard, hopgarden and 3
acres etc to take possession at 18. To second son Robert God-
ding, houses in Boughton quarries with two orchards and barne
at 18 ditto, also house etc at Watringbury with seven acres etc
also house etc. and one acre after decease of his mother lying in
Offham, the house and 16 acres in Staplehurst. To daughter
Frances two parts of four of my house I called Pested in Bough-
ton and Longley, paying £4 to son Robert yearly for five years,
viz: £20 in all, or £10 to put him out to school and £10 to put
him apprentice to begin when Robert is 7 years etc. To Eldest
son Thomas £5, whereas he had £12 in readie money in house and
£5 in bond for John Owle and 40/ — by Henry Droramis.
Executor to pay debts etc. Rest to wife Ann Goddin, executrix.
Overseers : Mr. Surtoutrie Nicholls of Loose, schoolmaster and
Richard Bishop of Loose. Witnesses : Thomas Wise, Thomas
Medley. Surtoutrie Nicholls. To John Colegate 10s. and to
Anne Joye 10s.
Pell, 502.
Alexander Godden, Arteon House, parish of Chareing, Kent,
gent. Will 26 July 1659; proved 8 October 1659. To be buried
in Chareing Churchyard. To sister Anne Peirce 10s. To sister
Elizabeth Hicks 10s. To sister Katherine Croydon 10s. To
sister Marion Godden £10. To every sister and brother's child
£5 To servants in covenant 5s. each. To minister of Chareing
£1. To poor of Chareing 10s. Rest of goods, money and imple-
ments of husbandry to brother John Godden, Silckman and
Mercer of London, executor. Witnesses: Charles Wheeler,
Amos Jacob, and Henry Adam.
Pell, 502.
Edward Goodwin, Collars (Colliers) End, Standon parish,
Herts, maultman. Will 6 March 1657/8; proved 9 December
x659- To son Edward Goodwin £5 after decease of my wife
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Anne, if desired, to be paid by John Godwin, one of my sons.
To grandchild Anne Laiton £5 at 21 or marriage if desired.
Rest to said wife Anne and son John, executors. Witnesses :
Edward Shapkin, and Ralph Freeman.
Pell, 539-
Thomas Godwin, cittizen and draper of London. Will 5
November 1659; proved 20 March 1659/60. To be buried in
St. Puchres Church. To uncle Ralph Godwin living in New-
streete between Shoe Lane and Fetter Lane 40s. To kinsman
James Poultney, gent, 40s. To brother Richard Godwyn 40s.
To Mr. Edward Lovelace of Wornsley, county Hertford, gent,
1 os. for ring. Rest to friend Francis Cann, citizen and grocer
and George Wright of Liston Greene, parish of Marribone,
county Middlesex, gent, executors. Witnesses : James Cave,
William Roberts, scrivener. 19 November 1667, administration
to Francis Cann, junior, son and executor of Francis Cann,
senior.
Nabbs, 8.
Thomas Godden of Hadlow, Kent, gent. Will 1 April 1657;
proved 12 July 1660. To be buried in church or churchyard of
Hadlow. Mr. Garaway to preach at funeral and for pains 20s.
To Mr. Grimes or the minister of Hadlow 10s. to give way. To
poore of Hadlow 20s. To wife Martha £400 etc. To two sons
in law 20s. apeece for rings. To my sister Fleet 40s. To each
of my two grandchildren a silver bowl, viz Thomas Godden, and
Martha Godden. To other grandchild John Gooden sheets etc.
To daughter Mary Goddin, my clok, my jacket and silver
tankard. To servants 5s apeece. Residue to son John Goddin,
executor. Concerning lands in Snodland, Luddeston, all such in
Kent to son John Goddin. As to two parcels in Hadlow called
Lurcodin and Mallsom purchased of Mr. Cotts of sonn Thomas
Goddin, widow, Mrs. Margaret Goddin to pay executor £100, he
to sell etc. Witnesses : Margaret Godden, and Richard Netter.
Nabbs, 122.
John Goodwin, one of the Bailieffs of the Corporation of
Southwold, county of Southwold. Will 13 April 1660; proved
14 September 1660. As for lands, goods, shipping, etc., con-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 25 I
tinued unto mee after soe great desolation in the nation and a
lamentable fire which lately happened in our corporation of
South would to the consumption of two thirds parts thereof. I
dispose as follows : To wife Martha houses etc. in Great Yar-
mouth, Norfolk, in occupation of Mr. Emperor, and Anthony
Ellis also lands, both fee and coppehold in Castor, Norfolk, untill
my sonne Joseph is 23, for mayntenance of children binding
forth such sonnes as she think fit apprentice and paying my
daughter Martha or issue of her body £100 at 21, etc, then tene-
ments in Yarmouth, to sonn Joseph, and lands in Castor to sonn
John, paying his brother Joseph £10 a year in porch of church of
Great Yarmouth till £100 is paid. To daughter Sarah tenement
where I dwell with a new fish house etc. and tenement where
Anthony Weynflett dwelleth and half the yards to both tenements
and use of wells being in Southwold abousaid. Also to daughter
Sarah featherbed which was my brother's etc, also two paire of
sheets which were her mothers and also three silver spoones
which were my brother's, silver beaker, and also one gold rymmed
ringe, also half a dole of herring netts, newest, and another half
a dole of ditto of nyne scane. also two and twentieth part of
shipp Hopwell, Thomas Bernard master etc. To wife Martha
tenement with fishhouse, half yard use of well etc. which I last
bought etc for life, then to daughter Martha. To wife in trust
tenements in Cittie of Norwich which were my brother Mathew's
to be sold by wife and Thomas Morse son of Francis Morse of
Wrentham gentleman. To poore of towne of Southwold 40s.
Rest of shipping goods to wife Martha, executrix. Witnesses :
Francis Morse the writer, and Enoch Garling. Afterwards tes-
tator desired his other children to have three silver spoons apiece
and Francis Morse the writer.
Nabbs, 245.
George Goodwin, Packfields. Nuncupative will 19 February
1659/60; proved 5 December 1660. To two daughters Sarah and
Martha a dole of herrings and half a dole of mackerell netts as
they are vnnlives(sic) To sister Katherin Goodwyn halfe a
dole of herring netts and one mackerill nett. To daughter
Martha, Joynes Chest in hall, and little white table. To daugh-
ter Sara a barn and an old coffer in the chamber in the house in
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occupation of Joseph Shoale. Rest to wife Margaret executrix.
Witnesses : James Weld, and John Fowler.
Nabbs, 265.
John Goodwin of Prettewell. Will 29 March 1660 ; proved 20
December 1660. To be buried by wife Ann Goodwin. To wif
Ann Goodwin dwelling house for life and goods within doors.
To son John Goodwin is. and no more. To daughters Anne
Flower, Mary Harris, and Sarah Machin paire of sheetes each.
Desire friend George Nelson of Leigh and Katherine King of
Prittlewell to see will performed. Witnesses : Katherine King,
and Sarah Martin. Administration to relict Ann Goodwin.
Nabbs, 265.
Francis Goodwin of Derby, wooll draper. Will 28 May 1660;
proved 31 December 1660. To wife close called "Heyward"
and meadow and alsoe three lots of meadow or East or further
Flee of River or Brooke called Bentley or Bradbourne Brooke
neere Sprend lane Bridge in Ashtonmead Mapleton, county
Derby and now in occupation of Robert Smyth To brother
Thomas Goodwin half of Burgate in Derby in occupation of
Thomas Brooke, feltmaker, and half of shopp adjoining in my
possession, said messuage and shop purchased of my said brother,
purchased of one Lawrence Bryerley, Clerk, paying unto my
mother Sarah Goodwin £4 a year, also to brother Thomas Good-
win close called Ireland and Orchard with Barnes, provided he
suffer my wife Katherine to enjoy last named previous as by
deed and receive my approval, George Lynache and Ann Where,
my father Francis Goodwin was possesses of rent of £100 from
lands lately the inheritance of Sir Andrew Goodwin, in his will
did give to us £20 a year. I give said £20 to my brother Samuell
Goodwin, gentleman for three years of seven years unexpired,
other four years to my sister Mary, wife of Samuel Spateman of
Derby, Malster. To cozen Mr. Robert Meller of Chaddesdon
5 marks. To Elias Chaladle 20s. and a grey cloak. To Job
Litchford 20s. To Jone, wife of George Blagnow 40s. To
Henry Greatrex and his wife 20s. apiece. To Thomas Harrison
£5. To Alece, wife of Gilbert Smyth, my late servant ^£5. To
Abele Letchford 20s. To poore of St. Alkmands, Derby, 40s.
To cozen Mrs. Ann Brook £10. To Joan my maid 40s. To
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 253
John Reeve and John Jesop ios. apiece. To brother Samuell
Goodwin, my brother in law Samuell Spateman and my sister and
brother Thomas Goodwin rings of 20s. each. Residue to wife
Katherine executrix. Witnesses : Gilbert Smyth, Richard
Brooke, John Rece, and John Letchford.
Nabbs, 265.
Edmund Goodwyn, Sparham, Norfolke, taylor. Will 3 May
1658 ; proved : no date given. To Thomas Goodwyn of Sparham,
singleman, sonn of Morgan Goodwin, late of Sparham, deceased
£52. ios. od. to be paid in church porch. To Bridgett Goodwin
of Sparham, daughter of aforesaid Morgan Goodwin £37. ios.
ditto, also to Bridget, bedsted etc. Rest to be divided to said
legatees Thomas Goodwin and Bridget Goodwin by Jeffrey
Fuller of Sparham, yeoman, executor. Witnesses : Anne Bur-
char, and Anthony Cabell.
Nabbs, 279.
Edward Godwin of Wroxall, (Wraxall?) county Somerset,
gentleman. Nuncupative will 18 January 1660; proved 6 May
1661. His wife and child Elizabeth to have the house he lately
purchased of his brother Joseph lying in the Marsh near High
Bridge. His father and brother Robert Godwin and Joseph
Godwin gentlemen not to cozen them out of it. Witnesses :
Joseph Crossman, Elizabeth Crossman, and Agnes Griffin.
May, 72.
Robert Goddinge of Okesey, county Wilts, yeoman. Will 15
October 1658; proved 8 July 1661. To be buried in Okesey
churchyard. To parish church 6s. 8d. To poor of parish ios.
To my son Robert Goddinge £20. To son John Goddinge £20.
To son Thomas Goddinge £20. To son William Goddinge £20.
To daughter Elizabeth Gibbs, wife of Richard Gibbs £20. To
my daughter Martha White, wife of William White 5s. To
daughter Mary Sparrow, wife of Thomas Sparrow. To Martha,
daughter of Robert Godding, my grandchild 6s. 8d. To each of
my son Tobias' children 6s. 8d. To children of daughter Martha
6s. each. To children of daughter Elizabeth Gibbs 6s. 8d. apiece.
Residuary legatee and executrix: Wife Christian. Overseers:
254 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
brother in law Robert Crede and friend John Williams alias
Rogers. Witnesses : William Johnson, and Robert Crede.
May, in.
Mathew Goodinge of Huntsworthy, parish of North Pether-
ton, county Somerset, yeoman. Will n March 1658-9; proved
20 July 1 66 1. To be buried in North Petherton churchyard.
To my son Thomas Goodinge the estate granted on 13 July 1653
by Walter Catford, gent, on condition he pay to my daughter
Joan Goodinge £30 and £10. The estate granted by Thomas
Popham the elder and Thomas Popham his son 24 October, 24
Chas. I to Richard Goodinge my son on condition he pay my
daughter Joan £10. The estate granted by Edward Court Esq
to my son Mathew on condition he pay my said daughter £15.
The land granted by Robert Jenings and Penelope his wife
in Meare 18 Oct. 1650 to George Goodinge my son on condi-
tion he pays Joan my daughter £5. Lands held from Robert
Jenings of Burton Esq 2 May, 2 Chas. I. to said George and
Joan. To my daughter Joan £40. To Joane my wife feather-
bed and furniture. The land held from Sir William Portman,
Baronett, in tenure of Thomas Middleton and William Win-
slade to my son Richard Goodinge. To the poor of North
Petherton 6s. 8d. to be paid to the overseers of the poor. To the
reparation of the parish church of North Petherton 3s. 4d. To
my cousin Edward Colthurst the Elder of North Newton, and to
my friend John Durlin of Mooreland 5s. each to be my over-
seers. Residuary legatees and executors : My sons Thomas,
Mathew, George and Richard Goodinge. Witnesses: Robert
Colthurst and Lawrence Clatworthy.
May, no.
Richard Goodwyn, Goodridge, county Hereford. Adminis-
tration 26 July 1661 to mother Lettice Goodwyn, widow.
Admon Act Book 1661, folio 72.
William Goodwyn (Goodwin in calendar) late of Kingdom of
Ireland. Administration granted 8 November 1661 to relict
Rebecca Goodwyn.
Admon Act Book 1661, folio 112.
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Peter Goodwyn, citizen and Salter of London. Will 28
October 1661 ; proved 17 December 1661. To be buried near my
wife in the parish church of St. Margarett Patten. To my sons
in law Maurice Abbott Esq, John Osborne, and William Elwood
40s. apiece. To my grandchildren, Susanna, John, James, Eliza-
beth, Abigail and Peter Stone £10 each. To poor of aforesaid
parish 40s. To repairing said church £10. To Master and
Wardens of Salters Company £10 and £21 which I disbursed
long since for the plantation in Ireland. To Robert Pricke the
Beadle of the said company 20s. To Burell Nower one of the
Almesmen of Salters Hall 20s. To the other five almsmen there
10s. each. To Edward Screchlie the clerk of the company 40s.
To my daughter Gartred, wife of Maurice Abbott, an annuity of
£10. To my daughter Susanna Stone, widow, an annuity of £20.
To my grandchild Susanna Stone an annuity of £5. To my
daughter Sarah, wife of William Elwood junior, an annuity of
£10 to be paid out of my tenements in St. Michaells Cornhill.
To my eldest son Matthew Goodwin, my tenement in St. Mar-
garet Pattens in Tower Street, London also those in Trinity Lane
in Trinity the Less now in tenure of Richard Thomas, John Wat-
kins, and Widow Plaistow, also lands in Poplar in tenure of
Andrew Pickeringe, Gyles Gaule, Symon Smyth, Chap-
man late Devonshire, Francis Zacharie, Symon Smyth the
Churchwardene of St. Georges Southwark, Symon Tyres, and
Mathew Sterlie, also tenements in St. Michaels Cornhill in tenure
of Hugh Wells, Joseph Banester, Thomas Clarke, Eusebius
Gurrye, Chamberlen, Huxlie, Taping,
Poole, Bragnall, Crookes, widow Redinge,
widow Kinge, Meslen, widow Gravett, widow Harris,
William Sharpe. To my youngest son James Goodwyn houses
in St. Margaret Patten in tenure of Marshall, George
Cotsford, Braye, Phillip Forder, and Richard Nodwell.
My lands in the late Kings hould or manor of Hackney have been
surrendered to Myhell Bilson for the use of my son Matthew by
copie under the hand of Peter Pheasant then steward 16 April
1640. To my other grandchildren, viz. the children of Maurice
Abbott, son Matthew's, William Elwood's, and James Goodwin's,
£5 each. Executors.: Mathew, Peter and James Goodwyn
(sons) Witnesses: Charles Weatherby, John Hardwin, and
Edward Stretchley, scrivener.
May, 198.
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William Godwyn of Weeke, county Southampton, yeoman.
Will 22 January 1660-1 ; proved 3 January 1661-2. To the
poor of the parish wherein I live 20s. To the church of
Weeke 20s. To Richard Godwyn my son my heridtenement
in Headborne Worthy, county Southampton. To my wife Joan
Godwyn an annuity of £20. To my second son Nathaniell
Godwyn my meadow called Sturbridge Meads bought of Richard
Cobb Esq. To my daughter Grace, now wife of William Wake,
£20 and I discharge the said William Wake of £100 he owes
me on bond. To my daughter Mary, wife of Ralph Page £20.
To my daughter Ann wife of Gilbert Beare £20. To my daugh-
ter Joan £300. To each grandchild £5. To my youngest son
Thomas Godwyn the lease of the land called Veale let by St.
Mary College near Winton. Residuary legatee and executors:
Wife Joan and son Thomas. Witnesses — Thomas Godwyn,
Joane Godwyn, and John Strope.
Laud, 5.
Edward Goddin als Godwyn, citizen and haberdasher of
London. Will 8 February 1661-2; proved 20 May 1662. To
my son in law Brett Netter, tenements in New Romney, county
Kent in tenure of John Poynter and Room house which is in
extent to my brother Robert Godwyn 30 acres of land near Peeke
hill. To Jane Netter, daughter of my said son in law Brett
Netter, £100 to be paid by her father when 21. To said Brett
Netter lands in parish of Adlington called Budds in tenure of
John Rayner for payment of these legacies viz., To my nephew
Thomas Goddin of West Manlinge eldest son of my brother
Nevill Goddin of Berling, county Kent £100, and to nephew
Nevill Goddin youngest son of said brother £100. To my seven
youngest neices, daughters of my brother Nevill £20 apiece when
21, if any decease their share to go to Hester their mother. To
Jane Osborne the woman that attended me when I was a prisoner
in the Fleet £5. To Robert Burford of St. Clement Danes £5.
To the said Brett 20 acres in Inge Church in Romney Marsh, late
in tenure of Mathew Goble he paying to overseers of poor of
Snodland yearly £10 to apprentice one lawfully born male or
female child of the parish. Ditto to Birling Parish. To my
said brother Nevill Godden 20s. To my brother Robert Goddin
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 257
I2d. Residuary legatee and executor: son in law Brett Netter.
Witnesses : John Cage, Josiah Primatt, William Pritchard,
Thomas Levet, Robert Birford, and John Marsh
Laud, 65.
William Goodden of Bowerhanton, parish of Martoke, county
Somerset, gentleman. Will 20 March 1658-60; proved 2 June
1662. To Martoke parish church 20s. To the poor of said
parish £3. To my wife Agnes 4 oxen, 4 cowes, 6 young beasts,
50 bushells of wheat, and 50 bushells of beans and food. To my
daughter Joane Waldrand £50. To my daughter Elizabeth
Mallacke £20. To Mallachie, Richard, John, Elizabeth, Marie,
and Samuel Mallacke her children £5 apiece. To my grandchil-
dren William Godden, John and Robert, sons of my son John
Godden, £60. To Thomas Goodden and Anne Godden my grand-
children £40 apiece. All my lands mentioned in deed of 8
November 1651 between him and me, to my son John in Martoke
and East Lidford or elsewhere in England, failing his issue to
my grandchild Thomas Goodden. Residuary legatee and exec-
utor : Son John Godden. Witnesses : William Somners, Thomas
Harding, senior, Thomas Harding, Junior.
Laud, 83.
Dorothy Godden of Tonbridge, county Kent, widow. Will 14
February 1661-2; proved 12 September 1662. To John, William
and Elizabeth, three children of my kinsman William Terry of
Southborough in Tonbridge £5 apiece when 21. To George,
Hellen, and John three of the children of George Borer by Eliza-
beth his late wife deceased daughter of Richard Terry, deceased,
my brother on my father's side £10 apiece. To Richard and
James two other children of the said George Borer deceased £5
apiece. To Ann the youngest daughter of said George Borer
deceased, £16 when 21. To George, Ursula and Elizabeth, three
children of Edward Bruant of Lingfield in Surrey by his wife
my kinswoman £5 apiece when 21. To Edward Terry my kins-
man £5. To Mary Terry daughter of John Terry deceased, son
of said Richard Terry deceased, a messuage where John Jeffery,
and widow Terrey now dwell in Betborough. To George son of
George Borer deceased a messuage in Betborough given me by
the will of my husband James Godden. Executor: William
258 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Latter of Enisfield, parish of Leigh, next Tonbridge, yeoman.
Witnesses: Edward Barnoet and George Hooper and Anna
Barnett.
Laud, 116.
Christopher Godwin of Covent Garden, county Middlesex,
taylor. Will 28 November 1662; proved 7 January 1662-3. To
my daughter Rebecca Godwin £300 when 21. If she die or
marry without consent of my executrix, the interest only to be
paid her, if she survives such husband the principal paid then.
To my daughter Mary Rogers £5. To my brother John Godwin
£10. To Mary Godwin my brother John's daughter £10, if her
father die before the above legacy is paid him. Residuary
legatee and executrix. My wife Prudence Godwin. Overseers :
Robert Cornhill of parish of St. Giles in the Fields, gent, and
William Sherrer, citizen and haberdasher of London, and Richard
Drake citizen and blacksmith of London. Witnesses: John
James, George Rogers, Richard Goff, and Thomas Williams.
Juxon, 5.
William Goodwin of Haskerton, county Suffolk, Esquire.
Will 7 November 1660; proved 12 May 1664. To Margerie my
loving wife, all household implements, also all • my lands in
Alderton and Ramshalt, county Suffolk, in tenure of Edmund
Chaundler and Stoakes meadow with other meadows in Burgh
for life, after her death to William Goodwin my eldest son. To
William my son, all my lands in Thumblethorpe and Sherrington,
county Norfolk. To my four daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Susan,
and Sarah Goodwyn £1200, i. e. £300 each. To my son John
Goodwin £100. To my son Robert Goodwyne £150. Son Bas-
singbourne £200 part to bind him out apprentice. To my son
Thomas Goodwin £200 part to bind him out apprentice. To my
son Henry Goodwin £200 and as in his brother's case. My
Manor of Martlesham and lands in Kesgrave, Ipswich and great
Bealinge to be sold for purposes of my will and education of my
children. Thomas Burges not to be disturbed in his lease of
Bealinge land. Wife Margery executrix. Poor of Haskerton
40s., Burgh 20s, Alderton 20s, and to poor of Great Bealing 10s.
If wife dies, son William Goodwin, friends and kinsmen, Thomas
Edgar and Thomas Dade of Ipswich Esq and my brother Robert
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 259
Goodwyn to be executors. Witnesses : Robert Marryott, Wil-
liam Comon, and Roger Walker.
Bruce, 55.
Robert Godwyn of Wookey, county Somerset, gent. Will 31
October 1661 ; proved 26 July 1664. Son Joseph to pay £18. 9s.
9d. to my executors. Henry Walrond, George Bampf eld, Thomas
White, Roger Bourne, and George Walrond were to pay Mrs.
Wickham £50. Thomas Phipps £60, Robert Chichester £20, Mr.
Thomas Martin £20, Mr. Thomas Gorges and others trusted for
Mary Martin my daughter £100 by deed 6 April 1660. I desire
them to pay the same to Francis Rolle of Shapwith, Esq, and
Henry (B?)all of the same Esq who are my creditors. William
Prowse of Axbridge is seized in trust for me of some tenements
in parishes of Bradgworth and Biddesham. I devise them to
said Prowse, gent, Thomas Marten, gent, Thomas Muttlebury,
gent, and Thomas White for their use, and the deeds of premises
to me William Prowse and Valentine Trym, gent, deceased. To
poor of Huntspill 40s. To poor of Wookey 40s. To servants
40s. Executors : William Prowse, Thomas Marten, Thomas
Muttlebury, and Thomas White. Witnesses : Thomas Heath,
Notary Public, William Bixton, William Barnard, Joseph Elford,
William Buxton, Junior.
Bruce, 80.
William Goodwyne, late of Smirna over seas, deceased, bache-
lor. Administration granted 2 February 1664/5 to mother
Margery Goodwyne.
Admon Act Book 1665, folio 25.
Ellis Goodwyn of Henley upon Thames, county Oxford, Esq
Will 24 October. 1664; proved 28 July 1665. William Knollys
late of Grayes, county Oxon, stands indebted to my brother Abra-
ham Goodwyn in £600 by judgement which was in trust for me,
my brother to take it to his own proper use. To my nephew
John, son of said brother £100. To my goddaughter Elizabeth
Goodwyn, daughter of my said brother £100. To poor of Henley
40s to be distributed by my brother and nephew whom I make
Executors. My Lord Kingston owes me above £500 besides
what he ought to allow me in compensation of what fell short of
260 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
his Lords proposal at my first entering in being serviceable to
him and because it is impossible to raise any money on any
English estate of my own to pay expenses or debts contracted
since my coming over. I ask him to pay it to my brother. Wit-
nesses: William Noyer and William Richards. P.A. At time
of his death living in St. Martins in the Fields.
Hyde, 72.
Fealiz Goodwin, widow, of the parish of St. Martin, Ludgate.
Will 28 September 1665; proved 11 December 1665. The goods
in my house equally between my children, John Goodwin, Samuell
Goodwin, Martha Burrow als Goowin, Anna Goodwin. To
Susanna Hames 13d. To my daughter Martha Burrow £20
owed me by Mr. Bighton and £32 that Mr. Grinfield, Archdeacon
of Durham owes me. Executor: son John. Mr. John Bennet
to be my overseer. No witnesses. Proved by John the son.
Hyde, 107.
John Godin of Clarkenwell, county Middlesex, gent. Will 22
August 1665; proved 10 January 1665-6. To my son John
Godin £100. To my daughter Cisely Godin £100 and after the
decease of Margaret Godin my wife all the remainder to my son
John and daughter Cisley If they die without issue to Elizabeth
Watson of London, widow, and Elizabeth Warren of St. Giles
Cripplegate, widow. Executors : Francis Tegg, and Elizabeth
Watson. Witnesses : Robert Symmons and Edward Lewis.
Proved by son John, other executors (named above) renouncing.
Mico, 8.
Richard Godwynn living in Lyme House, parish of Stepney
seaman, belonging to H. M. S. Prince Royall. Nuncupative will
1665; proved 17 January 1665-6. All to John Hain-
nett, seaman in said ship and living in Lymehouse. Witnesses :
Saniell Thomas, and Richard Wicke. Proved by John Hannett,
Godwin dying in parts, bachelor.
Mico, 8.
Abraham Goodwyn of Henley upon Thames, county Oxon,
gent. Will 3 September 1662 ; proved 19 February 1665.
Whereas there was an agreement made between my mother and
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 26 1
myself and my brother Ellys Goodwyn touching her maintenance
if she desired to live by herself, my executrix to carry it out. To
each of my children 5s apiece. Residuary legatee and executrix.
Wife Joane. Witnesses : William Clerke, and Richard Stevens.
Mico, 22.
Daniel Goodwin, deceased over seas. Administration 20 June
1665 to widow Joan Goodwin.
Admon Act Book 1665, folio 93.
Nathaniel Goodwyn, St. Katherine by the Tower but deceased
over seas. Administration 15 July 1665 to relict Mary Goodwin.
Admon Act Book 1665, folio 100.
Caesar Goodwin, St. Olive Southwark, Surrey. Administra-
tion 16 November 1665 to creditors Thomas Sell and Thomas
Chester.
Admon Act Book 1665, no folio.
William Godwin, Bristoll City but dying in St. Botolphe,
Aldersgate, London. Administration 8 January 1665/6 to
creditor Walter Bevan.
Admon Act Book 1666, folio 4.
Thomas Godden of Westmalling, Kent. Administration 3
March 1665/6 to relict Anna Godden.
Admon Act Book 1666, folio 84.
Henry Godwin, late of Deptford, county Kent, mariner,
widower, deceased. Nuncupative will 1 March 1665-6; proved
5 March 1665-6. Sole legatee and executrix: Margaret Penny
of Deptford, widow. Witnesses : John Johnson and Margaret
Baldwin.
Mico, 45.
Ambrus Goodding, Deale, Kent. Administration 9 March
1665/6 to relict Anne Goodding.
Admon Act Book 1666, folio 84.
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Thomas Goodwyn of Baldocke. Will 1 October 1665 ; proved
10 April 1666. To son John all loose bricks and tiles in my
yard. To my son William a tenement in tenure of William
Burly and the tenement in tenure of widow Wheatly, one in
tenure of widow Leakings. To my daughter Sarah £100. To
my daughter Jane £100. To my daughter Alice £100. To my
daughter Mary £100., also £10 apiece to be paid by my son John
out of his estate. To my grandchild John Atkinson 40s. To
grandchild Mary Atkinson one piece of gold value us. To my
brother Perry of Morden £5. To my sister Taylor, his daughter
Mary £5. To poor of Baldock £5. To my five daughters, Anne,
Sarah, Jane, Alice and Mary the residue. I forgive Edward
Lamkin the debt he owes me. Executors : son in law John
Atkinson and son William. Witnesses : Thomas Love, and
Henry Pecket.
Mico, 58.
John Goodwin of Hackney, county Middlesex, late of the
parish of St. Stephen in Coleman Street, Clarke. Will 7 January
1658/9; proved 3 May 1666. To Richard Arnold, Salter, and
Samuell Snowden, silkeman, citizens of London £10 for the use
of the poor of that church whereof I am so unworthy a pastor.
To poor of St. Stephens £5. To poor of East Raynham, county
Norfolk, where of I was sometime Rector £5. To my brother
William Goodwin if he be living at my decease 40s. I forgive
my son John £400 he owes me and my son Edward £200 he owes
me. To my son Samuell £300. To my daughters Sarah and
Elizabeth £300 each when 21. To my daughter Mary Mountague
£5. To my ancient servant Mary Skirry £5. To my late servant
Anne Walker £5. Residue and executrix : my wife Sarah. To
my son Samuell all my lands in Barony of Navan, County East
Meath, Ireland. Witnesses : William Russell, scrivenor, and
Joseph West.
Mico, yy.
William Goodwin, St. Lawrence Pountney, London. Admin-
istration 25 September 1666 to relict Anne Goodwin.
Admon Act Book 1666, folio 165.
Thomas Godden of Wratham (Wrotham?), county Kent,
tanner. Will 16 April 1666; proved 20 November 1666. To
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my sons James, Thomas and John £200 apiece when 21. To my
daughter Dorothy £120 when 21 or day of marriage. To my
daughter Mary £100 when 21. To my brother Walter Godden
50s, annuity. My nephew Thomas Martin £10 to assist my wife.
My kinswoman Mary Carnall to be paid all her portion which I
recovered for her. Residuary legatee and executrix. Wife
Dorothy. Overseer : My brother John Child. Witnesses :
Thomas Tomlyn, Walter Godden, and Susan Tomlyn.
Mico, 161.
Edward Goodwin. Nuncupative will 4 November 1666;
proved 23 February 1666/7. All I have to George Lee Esq. at
Lincolns Inn, he to take what is due to him the remainder to my
father. Witnesses : Jane Harbut and Elizabeth Ven. Adminis-
tration of goods of Edward Goodwin, late of East Grinsted,
county Sussex to his brother John. Administration 1 June 1668
to his sister Susanna Goodwin, John having died.
Carr, 21.
Edward Goodwin, Dover, Kent. Administration 14 March
1666/7 to relict Alice Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1667, page 40.
William Godwin of St. Bridgett's London, merchant taylor.
Will 15 July 1666; proved 20 June 1667. To my brother John
Godwin a seal ring which I constantly wear. To my daughter
Elizabeth Trevathan, wife of John Trevathen £5. The residue
to my wife Elizabeth my daughter Mary and son Thomas the chil-
dren to have their shares when 21. Executrix: Wife Elizabeth.
Witnesses : William Wall, Basill Robus, Thomas Slater.
Carr, 85.
Phillip Goodwin, dwelling at Redrife als Rotherif. Will
proved 29 August 1667. To be buried at Watford near my
wife's relatives. To my son John the house at Watford that was
Mr. Dixon's. To my youngest son Phillip Goodwin three houses
that were Goodman Merricks at Norwood, county Middlesex,
when 21 and a farm after my wife's death in tenure of Joseph
Puttif ord in Ruislip, county Middlesex, he paying as follows : To
my son Joseph Goodwin £15 yearly for his life and to my son
264 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
James Goodwin £10 a year for life and daughter Sarah Walker
£8 a year for life. To my son James Goodwin £100 in hands of
my daughter Sarah Walker and £100 in hands of my son Joseph.
Residuary legatee and executrix. Wife Sarah. Witnesses :
John Rushley, Rebecca Smallman.
Carr, 105.
Ralphe Goodwin on high seas, ship Milford, Friggot in Kings
service. Administration ult. September 1667 to creditors Grace
Jeffreys and Catherine Paxton.
Administration Act Book 1667, page 136.
Israel Goodwyn, late in ship Constant Warrick in Kings service
on high seas, bachelor. Administration 23 November to father
John Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1667, page 160.
John Goodwin, St. Leonard Shoreditch, Middlesex. Adminis-
tration 23 November 1667 to creditor Benjamin Nicholls.
Administration Act Book 1667, page 175.
Jane Goodwyn, Greenwich, Kent. Administration 7 January
1667/68 to brother William Godwyn. Inventory £40.
Administration Act Book 1668, page 6.
John Goodwin of East Grinstead, county Sussex. Will 11
March 1666; proved 12 February 1667/8. I declare that all
lands in Ireland in County Westmeath that I am seized of were
all purchased by my father with his money and my name and my
grandmother's name Mrs. Susan Goodwin was only used in trust
to his use and that lands mortgaged to me in Brambletey in
Sussex by John Compton Esq. are now in possession of Mrs.
Lindley, Mr. Blumm, and Robert Langrige, and other lands
mortaged by Sir John Smith, Knight, and lands mortgaged by
Benjamin Goodwin, gent, in parish of Rigate were purchased by
my father's money and I give them all to my said father Robert
Goodwin Esq. Witnesses : John Rimes, Susanna Goodwin, and
Thomas Harling.
Hene, 19.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 265
Samuell Goden in the parish of St. Savery Southwarke soe
called, county Surrey, clothworker and citizen of London. Will
12 of 3rd month called May 1668; proved 15 August 1668. To
my wife Mary £50 and all household goods with the Tenters in
the Feild and all debts dues, and demands beyond the seas and
in this nation and between my three children, viz. Samuel,
Nathaniel, and Joseph Goden. If my children decease then I
give to my two sisters Mary and Elizabeth Goden £20 apiece.
To my Aunt Prew Ehus £5 and to my uncle Samuel Troane £5.
To my father Christopher Goden £30. Wife Mary full execu-
trix. To wife's sister Elizabeth Butler £5. Friends John
Dolfen, John Duntin in East Smithfield, shopkeeper and Walter
Monk, overseers. Witnesses : William Shrinton, John Shilling-
ford, and Samuell Troane. 29 June 1668 Samuel Troane, Eliza-
beth Goden appointing Cosen Edward Bayly of same parish,
co-executors.
Hene, 105.
Henry Goodwin now sick in St. Bartholomew's Hospital,
London. Will 20 August 1668; proved 10 September 1668. To
said hospital all the money master John Wells shall owe upon
bond and £20 due to me from Edmund Pendleton of Old Street,
cardmaker (St. Giles Cripplegate) To William Williams in
Southwarke £5. To James Belt living with said Pendleton £5.
To John Smith, servant to Sir George Bunion, and to his mother
£5 apiece. Executor: my master Richard Mills, Treasurer of
the said Hospitall. Witnesses : Hugh Baker, Micah Machell,
servant to Henry Travers, scrivener.
Hene, 117.
John Godden, citizen and mercer of London. Will proved 23
September 1668. My daughter Elizabeth, now wife of Henry
Mellish, of London, merchant, has been fully advanced. To my
son Richard a mortgage on the Manor of Digg by Anthony,
Richard, and Edmond Aucher. The rest of my personal estate,
one third to my wife Judith Godden, one third to my children,
Richard and Judith, the other third as follows : To my daughter
Elizabeth Mellish £500. To my wife Judith £150 for a necklace
of pearls. To my son in law Henry Mellish of London, mer-
chant, and his wife £10 to buy them rings. To my partner
266 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Master Henry Gosling and his wife £10 ditto. To my grand-
daughter Mary Mellish £5. To my brother master Gabriel
Pearce £10. To my sister Merrian Godden £6. To my brother
Richard Jennings £10. To each of my servants and to my
cousen John Knowlden mourning. To each of sister Hicks,
sister Pearce, and sister Grayden's children £10 apiece when 21.
To poor of Charing, county Kent £20 to be paid to my brother
Gabriell Pearce. To poor of Newington £20. To my friend
Mistris Jackson late wife of Master Arthur Jackson, Minister,
deceased £3. To my friend Master Zytherick Simpson £10. To
Master Bachelour, minister £5. To Master Bull, minister £4.
To Good wife Elliott of Hackney £5 To Francis Sandall my
servant £8 To servant James £4. To Giles Goodman and Wini-
fred his wife £6 apiece. To Christ's Hospitall £50. To Mercers
Company £100 towards building a hall and a chapel. To Richard
Penroseane, William Travers £8 apiece. To Master Bayneham
£8 To Mistris Grimes 40s. The residue to daughter Judith.
To my wife lands in Manor of Thurneham now let to Peter
Godden. Manor of Newnham let to Edward Allen, How Court
let to John Chambers, John Kersfield, and John Vnderwood, and
it shall be lawful for her to sell my lands in Newington, Middle-
sex. After her decease my above lands to son Richard. To my
sister Merriam lands in Withling, county Kent let to George
Mason for life and at her decease to my son Richard. I am
executor to the will of my brother Alexander Godden of Charing,
county Kent, and as there was but two of my sister Craydon's
children and now there is three, the third one to have its part
in my said brother's will. Executrix ; Wife Judith. Witnesses :
Richard Edge, Edward Poynter, and Thomas Lea, Esq.
Hene, 117.
Elizabeth Goodwin, St. Sepulchre, London. Administration 12
November 1668 to daughter Elizabeth Weaver als Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1668, page 157.
Thomas Goodwin, Debtford (Deptford?), Kent. Administra-
tion 11 December 1668 to relict Ann Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1668, page 175.
Richard Goodden, the elder, of Chatham, county Kent, ship-
wright. Will 15 January 19, Charles II; proved 24 March
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 267
1668-9. To my granddaughter Rhoday Lee ios. To my two
grandchildren Samuel and Sarah Lee £2. ios. apiece, when 21.
To my eldest son Edward Goodwin my messuage now in tenure
of John Adams mariner, lease of which is granted by St. Barthol-
omews near Rochester. To son Joseph Goodwin a messuage in
his own tenure. To my son Richard Goodwin a messuage or
tenement in which I and Duke mariner, doe dwell also
the tenement I bought of my son Edward, now in tenure of John
Butt, shipwright. My sons to have the benefit of the way leading
down to the Medway. To my grandson Richard son of my son
Edward £5. To my grandchildren Hannah and Mary daughters
of my son Richard £5 apiece. To my grandchildren Hester
Roday and Elizabeth Goodwin, children of Joseph my son £5
apiece. To my sons Edward, Joseph and Richard all my working
tools. To each of my cousins, children of my cousins John and
Elizabeth Beckett 5s. to buy them a Bible. Residuary legatee
and executor : son Richard Goodden. Witnesses : Thomas
Mitchell and Matthew Inwood.
Coke, 32.
William Godwin, Newting, Berks. Administration 11 May
1669 to relict Sarah Godwin.
Administration Act Book 1669, page 54.
Margaret Godden, St. Giles Cripplegate. Administration 21
May 1669 to son Richard Neller.
Administration Act Book 1669, page 47.
Thomas Goodwyn of City of New Sarum, county Wilts, gent.
Will 7 May 1669; proved 18 June 1669. To my brother Mathew
Goodwyn £5. To my brother George Goodwin 20 marks if he be
alive. To my brother Richard Goodwyn £5. To my sister Joane
Goodwyn 40s. To my sister in law Elizabeth Jole 20s. and to
her sister Sarah Jole ios and to her neice Elizabeth Feltham 5s.
To my brother in lawes and sisters in laws I2d. apiece. Resid-
uary legatee and executrix : Wife Ann Goodwyn. Witnesses :
Ambrose Ringwood, and Anthony Lyme.
Coke, 71.
268 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
James Godden, St. Magnus the Martyr, London. Administra-
tion 6 Nouember 1669 to relict Jane Godden.
Administration Act Book 1669, page 140.
Thomas Godwyn, Rector of English Bicknor, county Glouces-
ter. Will 20 October 1669; proved 28 January 1669-70. To
my grandchild Thomas Marshall £350 when 21 on condition he
shall write his name Thomas Godwyn als Marshall, if he die then
I give the £350 as follows: To Judith Goodwyn daughter of
Charles Godwyn, vicar of Monmouth £80. To Anne her sister
£80. To Christopher Tyrer son of Thomas Fryer, vicar of
Sellecke, county Hereford £10. To Margaret daughter of said
Thomas Tyrer £10 and to Godwyn Tyrer another son of said
Thomas £10. Remainder to be divided among my kinsmen.,
Thomas Godwyn, parson of St. Phillips Bristol, Thomas Godwyn,
schoolmaster of Henbury and Scudamore Godwyn his brother.
To said grandchild Thomas Godwyn als Marshall my gold
synett. To Judith Godwyn £30. To Anne Godwyn £30. To
Christopher Tyrer, Margaret and Godwyn Tyrer £10 each. To
Charles Bridgeman my son in law against my will as my daughter
Elizabeth's portion now deceased £5. To Thomas Marshall £25,
husbandry and utensils. To executors : £30 and my tenement in
Hunsome parish of Goodrich and elsewhere in Hereford which
William Bellamy and Anne his wife conveyed to me in mortgage.
Executors : William Hughes, vicar of Newland, aforesaid
Thomas Tyrer and George Wyvrall, gents. Overseer: Thomas
Marshall father of aforesaid Thomas Godwyn als Marshall my
grandchild. Witnesses : Thomas Rodd and Thomas Bracie.
Penn, 8.
Amrbose Godden, Lawcock, Wilts. Administration 9 August
1670 to relict Dorothy Godden.
Administration Act Book 1670, page 125.
James Goodwine of Combe, parish of Campsden, county
Gloucester, gentleman. Will 30 May 1670; proved 16 Septem-
ber 1670. To my brother John Goodwine £100. To my brother
Nathaniell Goodwine £100. To my brother Thomas Goodwine
£100. To my five sisters vizt. Susanna, Hannah, Elizabeth,
Constance, and Martha £40 apiece. Residuary legatee and exec-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 269
utor : brother Thomas Goodwine. Witnesses : Thomas Moxam,
Robert Cooper, and Anthony Russell.
Penn, 120.
Thomas Godwin of Upper Wallop, county Southampton, yeo-
man. Will 5 June 1670; proved 23 November 1670. To my
daughter Sarah Godwin £100 but if my wife is with child and it
be a daughter £50 to her and if it be a son £20 when 21. To my
sister Rebecca Sutton £10. To her three youngest children,
Luke, Water, and Elizabeth £10 apiece but if my wife be with
child and it is born and lives to twelve months of age then they
have but 5s. each. Executrix: my wife Sarah. Overseers:
brothers William and John. Witnesses : William Rothwell, and
George Cornish.
Penn, 164.
Joan Gooding, late of Huntworth, parish of North Petherton,
county Somerset, but at Waddon near Croydon in Surrey, spin-
ster, deceased. Nuncupative will 9 August (1670); proved 29
March 1671. To Elizabeth, wife of Richard Gooding of Hunt-
worth my wearing apparell. To Mathew Gooding's wife a ring.
Residue to my three brothers, Mathew, George, and Richard.
Witnesses : Sarah Rawson, and Martha Hawes.
Duke, 36.
Thomas Goodwin, Filgrave, Bucks. Will 15 October 1670;
proved 16 May 1671. To wife Elizabeth Goodwin for life
messuage in the Sheep street, towne of Northampton, known by
name of the Halfe Moone adjoyning messuage called the Red
Lyon, then to son Robert Goodwin paying to my son Francis
Goodwin and daughters Hannah Goodwin and Mary Goodwin
£25 apiece. To son Francis Goodwin 5s. Another copy reads
Thomas. To son William Goodwin £5. To son Robert Good-
win £5. To Elizabeth Jeffes my daughter is. Rest to son
Robert Goodwin executor. Witnesses : James Meryall, Geo :
Mason.
Duke, 63.
Walter Godwin, Hempsford, Gloucester. Administration 22
May 1671 to mother Joan Godwin.
Administration Act Book 1671, page 66.
270 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
John Godwin, St. Giles in Fields. Administration 25 May
1 67 1 to relict Dorothy Godwin.
Administration Act Book 1671, page 57.
William Godwine of Chippenham, county Wilts, gent. Will
20 September 1670; proved 11 October 1671. To my brother
Nathaniell Godwine my silver tankard, a diaper tablecloth marked
H. E. B. To his son Nathaniell my study of books of Latin and
silver watch. To nephew John Goodwin son of brother
Nathaniel £10. To his daughter £10. To my sister Ruth Power
£40. To my servant Joan Fitch £30 and one trunk marked
W. G., silver spoon marked E. F. To poor of Chippenham 40s.
Residuary legatee and executor : brother Thomas Godwin.
Overseers : Thomas Hawkins of Hardenhuish, county Wilts,
gent, Bampfeld Syddenham of Langly in Kingston St. Michaels,
county Wilts, gent. Witnesses: Thomas Neate, Anne Hind,
John Coller, and Thomas Webb.
Duke, 121.
Thomas Goodwin, citizen and butcher of London. Will 27
October 1671 ; proved 2 November 1671. To my wife Mary
messuage in Walthamstow, county Essex in tenure of James
Collard, lands in Eastham, county Essex in tenure of Thomas
Simmes, messuage in Stratford in occupation of Thomas Ware-
ham, tenement in St. Leonards Shoreditch now in tenure of
Thomas Ayres, tenements in St. Sepulchre's London in tenure of
John Ashbey, Symon Farmer, Thomas Dashwood, for life and
then to my two sons William and George. To my two sisters
Elizabeth Weaver and Mary Chiney 20s. apiece. Executrix:
wife Mary. Witnesses : Elizabeth Hunt, Grace Picksley, George
Newland. 28 October 1671. Joseph Ruthorne, George New-
land, my estate in Waltham which is copyhold and surrendered
to the use of my will, to my brothers William and George.
Duke, 132.
William Goodwin of Athenstone, county Warwick, butcher.
Will 5 January 1671-2; proved 1 April 1672. To my eldest son
William Goodwin all my land lying in Merivale called the Great
Plash after the decease of his mother Joan, my wife, and then
to pay yearly to my son John Goodwin £5, if he refuse, then
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 27 I
John to have the part next to Jonathan Biddle. To my second
son Richard £10. To my third son John 40s. To my youngest
son Mathew £5. Residuary legatee and executrix: Wife Joan.
Witnesses : Henry Waif ord, and Isaac Roper.
Eure, 49.
Henry Goodden of Prower-Henton (Bower Heaton?), parish
of Martock, county Somerset, yeoman. Will 8 February 1671-2;
proved 7 June 1672. To repairing parish church of Marteck
6s. 8d. To the poor of said parish 40s. To my sonne John
Goodden is. To John, Henry, and Elizabeth, children of my
said son John £10 apeece. To daughter Hannah Stower is.
Residue and Executor : all to my son Robert Goodden. Wit-
nesses : George Bisse, Henry Palmer, and Elizabeth Allen.
Eure, 74.
Robert Goodwin in ship Royall Soveraigne, deceased. Admin-
istration ult October 1672 to relict Anne Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1672, page 147.
John Goodden, Dover, Kent, but in ship the Revenge in Kings
Service, bachelor, deceased. Administration 22 November 1672
to mother Mary Goodden.
Administration Act Book 1672, page 168.
Edward Goodwin, cityizen and merchantaylor of London.
Will 12 December 1653 ; proved 7 March 1672. To my wife
Elizabeth £150 owing me by Henry and William Westerne,
drapers. To my daughter Jane Goodwin my messuage I now
dwell in St. Martins in the Fields, she to pay to my wife Eliza-
beth £50. All my wares and commodoties to my daughter Jane.
To my friends Mr. Mathew Sealy and Mr. Thomas Halfpenny
1 os. apiece and make them overseers. Residuary legatees and
executrixes : Wife and daughter. To my brother John Goodwin
three suits of apparel. To my sister Margaret Farr, wife of
William Farr £4. Witnesses : Mathew Seeley, Thomas Half-
penny, and Robert Wilford, scrivener.
Pye, 35-
Thomas Gooding, Junior, Henley upon Thames, Oxon, Admin-
istration ult. October 1673 to relict Mary Gooding.
Administration Act Book 1673, Page IX9-
272 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Thomas Goodwin in Ship St. Michael (over seas in calendar)
deceased. Administration 22 November 1673 to reuct Mary
Goodwin.
Administration Book 1673, page 149.
Richard Goodwin als Saunders of the Hithe (Hythe?), parish
of Egham, county Surrey, backett maker. Will 12 November
1673; proved 28 November 1673. To Barbara Goodwin als
Saunders of the Hithe, widow, my mother my tenement in the
Hithe to pay after her decease to Mary Hopkins daughter in law
unto Thomas Cole of Stanes £10. To said Mary Hopkins £10
to be paid twelve months after my decease. Residuary legatee
and executrix : my mother Barbara Goodwin als Saunders.
Witnesses : John Savidg, John Heath, and Susan Goring.
Hale, 144.
John Goodwin, St. Sepulchre's London. Administration 7
January 1673/4 to relict Mary Goodwin. Inventory £39.
Administration Act Book 1674, page 4.
Catherine Goodwyn, Bletchingly, Surrey. Administration 6
March 1673/4 to sisters Joan Goodwyn and Sarah Whitfield.
Administration Act Book 1674, folio no.
John Goodwin of Bleachinglie (Bletchingley ?), county Surrey.
Will 21 December 1672; proved 6 March 1673/4. To my eldest
daughter Joanne my moiety of the manor of Rygate and Howly
for seven years after my decease, also all the rest of my estate
provided she pay to my wife Katherin Goodwin enough to make
up her jointure to £200 per annum, also to Deane Goodwin my
grandson £40 a year for his maintenance during that term, and
also to Charles Goodwin his brother £30 a year, and to my two
grandchildren Katherin and Sarah £20 a year apiece. I desire
to be buried at Bleachinglie by my mother. Executrix : Daugh-
ter Joanna. Overseers : brother Robert Goodwin Esq. William
Hampton, Sister Methwould, widow, and Sarah Whitfield my
daughter. Witnesses : Erasmus Smith, Gilbert Gynes and John
Wrightson. Memorandum 15 April 1673, witnesses: William
Hampton, Sarah Methwold, Katherin Mothwold. My daughter
Joanna to enjoy £1000 in East India Company for seven years
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 273
and then assign it to grandchild Deane Goodwin. To my
brother Thomas Whitfield and Anne his wife, my sister for lives
my lease in Kent which Richard Wallopp hath in trust for me,
they paying rent to executors of Mr. Henry Smith. Lands in
Somerset, manor of Muchelnee to Deane Goodwin my grand-
child and lands called Smiths and Neales to grandchild Charles
Goodwin. My brother Robert Goodwin, cosen Thomas Lee Esq,
William Hampton, Rector of Blechingly, and Charles Hampton,
Rector of Worth to make the best of my farm in Sussex called
Rowphant for my grandchild Deane for seven years and then
to Ralph son of my brother Whitfield, failing heirs to my eldest
daughter Joanna and daughter Sarah. To my wife £200 in
Ralph Hope's hands. Daughter Joanna and cosen Richard
Wallopp Esq. guardians to my heir till he comes of age. 12
February 1673/4 William Hampton, Ralph and Sarah Whitfield,
and Elizabeth Wood. To grandchildren Katherin and Sarah
Goodwin £300 apiece. To niece Mary Whitfield £10. To
nephew Thomas Goodwin £10 due from my cosen Lloyd. To
Mr. William Hampton £5. To cosen Perkyns £5. To servant
Elizabeth Wakeham £5. To poor of Bletchingley £5.
Bunce, 35.
Jonathan Goodwin, ship Dover. Administration 15 July 1674
to relict Eliza Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1674, folio no.
Sarah Coddington als Goodwyn, North Myns, Herts. Admin-
istration 17 October 1674 to children Mary Coddington, Thomas
Goodwyn and Elizabeth Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1674, folio 140.
Ann Gooding of Wapping Wall in parish of St. Paul Shad-
well, county Middlesex, widow. Will 4 September 1671 ; proved
24 October 1674. To my children Ann Willey, wife of Jarvis
Willey and Edmund Francklin a messuage in the Minories in
St. Buttolphs Algate according to their father's will. To son
Jarvis Willey and daughter Anne his wife 20s. each for rings.
To Edmond Francklin 20s. for a ring. To Elizabeth Page and
Sarah Fowler daughters of my late husband Ambrose Gooding,
deceased, is. each. To my son Thomas Gooding a messuage in
274 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Wapping Wall called Coach and Horses. Residue between my
two sons Henry and Thomas. Executor : son Thomas Gooding.
Witnesses : John Short, John Cosin his servant.
Bunce, 114.
James Goodwin of the City of Norwich, hosier. Will 23
September 1674; proved, (no date) My wife Mary sole execu-
trix. To Phillipp, James, Sarah and Amos Goodwin, children
of my cosen William Mendham £10 apiece after my wife's death.
To Sarah, daughter of John Goodwin £20, To Martha Salter,
widow in Great Yarmouth £50. To Henry Gresham, John
Gresham, and Martha Gresham, children of my cosen Henry
Gresham £10. To cosen William Salter £10. To Abigail and
Elizabeth Goodwin my kinswoman £5 each, all to be paid six
months after wife's decease. To Mr. Gomewell and Mr. Austy,
Preachers of the Gospell of Christ Jesus 40s. apiece. To John
Balderston, John Leverington, and Samuell Alexander my friends
£20. To Mary Goodwin my cousin her heirs and assigns my
tenement in Tombeland in Norwich after wife's decease. Resi-
due to wife Mary. Witnesses : Samuel Manning and Gilbert
Garred.
Bunce, 114.
Henry Gooding of Wenborough (Wanborough?), county
Wilts, Esquire. Will 4 April 1674; proved 14 November 1674.
The lands in Wenborough by my Henry Gooding and George
Gooding let the 10 August 1667 for 2000 years to Richard
Spencer, John Monck, and William Wakelyne,
I give four hald parts now in William Edward's hand between
my sons Abraham and William. My lands in Manor of Istle-
worth Sion in the East field of Twickenham, county Middlesex
and two cottages in Twickenham one called the Glasshouse and
other in occupation of John Gutteridge and also surrendered to
Dean and Chapter of St. Georges in the Castle of Windsor, a
piece of land in Twickenham, I give them to my daughter
Martha, also £150 when 21. My tenement in Bloomsbury now
in lease to Charles Venables in St. Giles in the Fields and a tene-
ment in Petty Franc in Westminster in possession of one Killdale
to my wife, she to bring up my son James, and after her decease
the said tenements to son James and £100, if he die to go to my
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 275
children Sara, Martha, Abraham, and William. To sons George,
Henry, and Thomas, and daughter Mary Sotheby I2d. apiece,
they have already had their portions. To Mr. Baker late Min-
ister of Draycott £5. To my old servant Richard Spencer £5.
To Sir Humfrey Forster, Bart, of Aldermaster, county Berks
£10. Executors: James Sotheby of Grayes Inn, Esq, and my
daughter Sarah.
My house in Money Row in Bray, Berks, to son James. To
Abraham Gooding half part of eight and a half parts of the great
Bargaine in possession of Thomas Edwards. To William Good-
ing one other half part in possession of Henry Hagger. To
James Gooding one other half part in possession of Thomas
Londey and part in possession of George Gooding Esq, William
to halve the widow Herrings living in Wenborough when it falls.
I have purchased it for three lives of my son George, lord of
that manor of Wenborough George Gooding my eldest son Esq,
and John Grassingham of Henley upon Thames, malster, £5 each
my overseers. Witnesses: Thomas Ryton, scrivener, Sarah
Ryton, Thomas Rushen all in Aldersgate Street, and Thomas
Sufey scrivener to the above written.
Bunce, 124.
John Goodwin, the elder, of Shennington, county Gloucester,
gent. Will 13 October 1673; proved 19 November 1674. To
John Goodwin my son and my loving friends and kinsmen, Wil-
liam Dulby of North Newnton, county Oxon, gent, Thomas
Griffin of Beeby, county Worcester, gent, Thomas Barrett of
Cross Marston, county Warwick, gent, Richard Gorstelow, and
John Spencer of Lillington Lovell, and John West of Banbury,
county Oxon, gent, all my manor of Shennington, a messuage
in the fields there, the one fifth part of a water corn mill and all
other lands whatsoever in trust to pay to Hellen Goodwin my
wife £20 yearly for life and also to raise the sum of £650 which
I shall appoint to be paid, then immediately after the trust per-
formed my said lands to my grandchild Richard Goodwin and
heirs failing his issue to John his brother and then after his
decease to my grandchild Katherine Goodwin untill such time
heirs male as my son John Goodwin shall have be 21, she paying
£20 to any person her father John Goodwin my son, shall appoint,
yearly. Executrix: wife Hellen, if she refuse, son John. Wit-
276 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
nesses : William Wilkinson, John Lidyatt, John Whitley, and
Thomas Ward.
Bunce, 125.
Richard Goodwin, Bristol City. Administration 2 December
16/6 to creditor John Roberts.
Admon Act Book 16/4, folio 179.
Burton Goodwin, Stafford, county Stafford. Administration
1 October 1675 to grandson (daughter's son) Michael Woolrich.
Administration Act Book 1675, folio 117.
Thomas Goodwin of the City of Peterburg, county Northamp-
ton. Will 26 July 1674; proved 13 October 1675. Esechiah
Rorser of Bristol, carpenter and Mrs. Elizabeth Gaich of Ratt-
cliffe, county Middlesex, executors. To George Shurborn 20s.
to buy a ring. To Ezechiah Rosser 20s. to buy him a ring, the
rest of my debt if any left to be between my executors. Wit-
nesses: Thomas Dunston and John Nyles. Probate Act.
Thomas Goodwyn, late in parts across the seas, bachelor,
deceased
Dycer, 99.
John Gooding, late of St. Dunstan's in the East, London, bache-
lor. Nuncupative will about 8 May 1674; proved 25 October
1675. Being in company with Owen Owens and Thomas Rush-
ton who were his acquaintances as having been servants to his
brother Mr. Henry Gooding liveing at the White Horse Inn in
Friday Street, London, said that his brother was not only his
brother but had been a father to him and if he died he gave all
to his said brother Henry. Witnesses : Owen Owens, and
Thomas Rushton.
Dycer, 99.
John Goodwin, Wallingford, Berks. Administration 3 Feb-
ruary 1675/6 to relict Elizabeth Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1676, page 19.
Andrew Godwin, Minehead, Somerset. Administration 15
June 1676 to brother Peter Godwin.
Administration Act Book 1676, page 70.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 277
James Goodwyn of St. Pauls, Shadwell, county Middlesex,
hosyer. Will 8 July 1676; proved 17 August 1676. Sole
legatee and executor : Wife Jane Goodwyn. Witnesses : Jane
Hastings, Robert Hastings, Athony Band, etc. Robert Russell a
Cleric.
Bence, 101.
Thomas Goodwyn, bachelor, Yarmouth, Norfolk, but over seas
deceased. Administration 17 October 1676 to mother Margery
Crosse als Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1676, folio 122.
Thomas Goodden, Addington, Kent. Administration 22
November 1676 to creditor Thomas Ward.
Admon Act Book 1676, folio 159.
Edward Goodwyn over seas, bachelor, deceased. Administra-
tion 5 February 1676/7 to sister Anne Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1677, folio 24.
Mr. Robert Godwyn of Wells. Nuncupative will 14 April
1677. About 10 o'clock that day in presence of Mr. Thomas
Muttleberry and Mr. Joseph Godwyn and Anne his servant.
Proved 9 June 1677 to Anne Wilse during minority of John and
Thomas sons of deceased. Proved 21 March 1684 to John York
for John and Thomas minors. My estate at Highbridge falls to
the lord of the manor at my death, my estate in Devonshire to
my children (meaning the two sons he had by his last wife).
Anne Willse to have the care of his children. Witnesses :
Thomas Muttleberry, Joseph Godwyn and Anne Willse.
Hale, 61.
Theodore Goodwyn, St. Andrews Holborn, Middlesex. Admin-
istration 14 April 1677 to Sir John Suke, Baronet, guardian of
son Thomas Goodwin during minority.
Administration Act Book 1677, Pa£e 49-
Thomas Godwyn of Presteigne, county Radnor. Will 6 Sep-
tember 1676; proved 13 October 1677. To my son Henry Gosse,
citizen and barber surgeon of London and Dorothy his wife,
closes called Oakney, near the lands of Thomas Lingen, gent, in
278 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
said parish and county for their lives and then to my grandchild
Sarah Gosse, one other of the daughters of the said Henry and
Dorothy. Executrix : the said Sarah Gosse. Witnesses : James
Tisser, Henry Jennings, William Goose, and Mary Mathewes.
Hale, 98.
Sarah Goodwin of the parish of St. Buttolph's, Bishopsgate,
London, widow. Will 18 September 1677; proved 16 October
1677. I forgive. To my son
Edward Goodwin £1000 parcel of the debt he owes me. To each
of my daughters Mary Mountague, Sarah Smartfoote, and
Elizabeth Mountague is. respectively. To my son Samuel Good-
win all the rest and ordain him executor. Witnesses : Thomas
Fyge, Nathan Noyes, and Rebekkah Ashbridge.
Hale 98.
John Goodwin, Layer de la Haye, Essex. Administration 30
October 1677 to relict Ann Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1677, folio 120.
James Godwynne of Wells, county Somerset, gent. Will 28
February 1676-7; proved 3 November 1677. All my lands in
Wells, Taunton, Marke, Blackford, Heathhouse, Wedmore, But-
leigh or elsewhere to my wife Edith. Executrix : Wife Edith.
Witnesses : Charles Baron, Elizabeth Lidf ord and Nathaniell
Howell.
Hale, 115.
John Godwyn late of parish of Yate, county Gloucester, gent.
Nuncupative will Wednesday 5 December 1677; proved 19
February 1677-8. At his mothers house there resident (died on
6th December) To my brother William £40. To sister Mary
£40, and diamond ring and £20 to sister Silvester. To my
mother £60. Three rings to my Aunt Kidgell's daughters.
Executor : Brother Robert Godwyn. Witnesses : Anne Smyth
Joane French and William Godwyn.
Reeve, 13.
Hodges Godwyn Esq (Bristol) Will 23 October 1677; proved
28 March 1678. The yearly profits of my lands in Wapley,
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 279
Somersetshire to my brother John Godwyn, now in Oxford for
ten years, after that time to my nephew John Godwyn, failing
him to brother William Godwyn, failing him to brother Robert,
failing him to brother John. Executor and residuary legatee :
brother John Godwyn. Witnesses : Jeremiah Horler, Mary
Kidgell, widow, and Daniel Burcombe. Debts owing to me : Mr.
Francis Carrington £8. 12s. 8d., Mr. John Stone £2 (these live in
Bristol) i. e. Thomas James for rent £16. Debts owing by me.
Sarah Dinnery £4, Hester Belver £4. 2s. and the use of £3. To
Mr. Lee my bookseller at London £4. 2S., Mrs. Saunders three
weeks diet, Mr. Winston 9s. There is something owing at the
Rose Taverne in Bristol. To Mr. Samuel Burcombe £2 with the
use of £4, and money owing to William the tailer which must
be payd. Legacies. To my mother £5 and my sword and belt.
To my sister Mary £5 To brother William's two sons William
and Samuell £5 each. To my sister Silvester £3. To Hester
Belsier £4. To Mr. Daniell Burcombe £2 and my staff and gloves.
To Mrs. Elizabeth Stamp my mourning ring To my Aunt
Kidgell and her family, gloves.
Reeve, 23.
Eliza Cutler als Goodwin, St. Andrew Holborn, Middlesex.
Administration 11 April 1678 to Sir John Duke guardian of son
Thomas Goodwin during minority. (Buri ?) Revised and
will proved February 1678/9.
Administration Act Book 1678, folio 35.
George Goodwin, Burcott (Burnett?) near the city of Bath.
Administration 26 June 1678 to relict Abigail Goodwin. Decree
18 December 1677, '
Administration Act Book 1678, folio 72.
Brett Goodwin of Epwell, county Oxford, yeoman. Will 3
April 1678; proved 16 July 1678. To my wife Hannah as addi-
tion to her jointure in consideration of her lands which I sold in
Wroxton, two pieces of ground called Pleeke and Banlands and
£100. To my son Thomas Goodwin land lately bought of one
Wright in Farmborough now in tenure of William Davis and
£180 to make up £300 already paid to £500. To my son Samuell
Goodwin £30, six months after decease and £50 six months after
280 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
wife's decease. Residuary legatee and executor: son and heir
Brett Goodwin. Witnesses : John Vinte, Mary Vinte, and Wil-
liam Hemings.
Reeve, 75.
Peter Goodwyn, senior, formerly of St. Margaret Pattens
London, but over seas deceased. Administration (by decree with
sentence) 8th October 1678 of said deceased of whom there is
said to exist a will at the City of Ponta del Gardia in the Island
of St. Michael in the Kingdom of Portugal, by which his goods
in the Kingdom of Portugal have been administered by his
nephew John Stone (his sister's son), but of which will no copy
exists in England, and administration of goods in the Province of
Canterbury is now granted, on his petition to nephew Peter Good-
wyn, merchant of St. Botolphs Bishopsgate, London.
Admon Act Book 1678, page 308.
Nicholas Godwin. Will November 28, 1678; proved 5 April
1679. Reckoned with my Leiftenant, due to Corporal Godwin
these particulars due £3, £4. 13s. 4d., ten rich dollers being £2.
8s. 4d, from first of July for pay to the last of October £3. 9s.
5d, lent the 6 December 12 Crosse dollers £2. 16s. If I dye I
give to Mr. Bolton two small rings of gold. I give my Lieu-
tenant Boulton 20s. To Rachell Girlts 5s. for a ring. My
coffin payd, the residue of 20s. to be sent in Company 5, a white
coat owing for one pound ten shillings. To my comrade 2
dollars and my 2 best cravatts. To my son John my broad
cloath suit with gold and silver buttons. To William a black suit
with silver buttons and £7. To Jabez a white coat with plate
buttons, scarlet breeches, and embroidered garters of gold and
£2. Witnesses : Robert Forster. Simond Thompson. Probate
24 October 1679 Will of Nicholas Godwin, late of Abington,
county Berks, deceased, on the oath of Jabez his son. Probate
5 April by John and William sons of Nicholas Godwin late of
Burwick in county Northumberland, but deceased at Yarmouth
in county Norfolk, widower.
King, 46.
Sarah Goodwyn, St. Andrew Holborn, Middlesex, single-
woman. Administration 8 July 1679 to brother Dean Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1678, folio 103.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 281
Nicholas Godwin of Abingdon, county Berks, glover. Will 12
May 1677; proved 24 October 1679. To my son John Godwin
£5 and my best suit. To my son William 10s. To my son Jabez
£14. 10s. due from one bond of tenn pounds from John Coxed,
brewer, of Abingdon now in possession of Mr. Edmund Brookes,
inholder of Oxford. To son Jabez all my goods in possession of
Nicholas Thornton in St. Giles in the Fields, and all my goods in
possession of Robert Graves of Oxon, if Jabez die without issue
to the Hospital of St. Johns in Abingdon £5 and the remainder to
son William. Executor : son Jabez. Overseers : Mr. Edmond
Brooks, innholder and citizen, and Nicholas Thornton of Saint
Giles now my brother in law. Witnesses : Robert Willdey and
Augustine Petters. The other will having been declared invalid.
King, 129 (see also 46 King).
Thomas Goodwin, St. Martin's in the Fields, Middlesex.
Administration 12 February 1679/80 to relict Ann Goodwin.
Inventory £12.
Admon Act Book 1680, folio 26.
John Goodwin, ship Phenix, but dying in Hospital of St.
Thomas in Borough of Southwark, county Surrey, bachelor.
Administration 15 March 1678/80 to Giles Caple first cousin, next
of kin and cretur (creditor?) of deceased. Inventory £18.
Administration Act Book 1680, page 50.
Mary Goodwyn als Weedon, St. Andrew Holborn, Middlesex.
Administration 25 November 1680 to husband Thomas Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1680, page 167.
Robert Goodwyn, Eastgrinsted, Sussex, Esq. Will 29 Novem-
ber 1672; proved 11 May 1681. To poor of Estgrinsted 40s. at
Buryall. To wife Mary Goodwyn rent charge of £40 out of
Manors in Sussex etc. Whereas have lately purchased messuage
in Fearme near the Townes end of Estgrinsted (22 acres in occu-
pation of John Wood in name of my brother in lawe Nisell
Rivers Esq in trust I give said messuage to my said (sic) daugh-
ter Susan Goodwyn and desire said Nisell Rivers to convey etc
etc. Also to daughter Susan Goodwin "Fair Leigh" and
"Emhurst" in Est grinsted lately purchased of heirs of William
282 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Aluschampe Esq and in occupation of me Robert Goodwyn and
Stoner in name of my sonn in law George Lee Esqr and
kinsman Thomas Lee Esqr both of Lincolns Inn etc. Also to
Susan all lands in Estgrinsted Sussex and Lingfield, Surrey etc
etc. Have surrendered lands in Manor of Emberhome to use of
will and now to .daughter Susan Goodwyn etc. Also to daughter
Susan Goodwin all my Castles, Mannors etc in County of West
Aleath in Province of Leinster in kingdom of Ireland. Rest to
said daughter Susan Goodwin executor. Witnesses: Gregory
Rivers, Ri : Graham, Charles Goodwin, Simon Collebury. Pub-
lished 29 July 1680. Witnesses: Alexander Staples, Tho :
Harling, William Dane and Elizabeth Crayford, Snanto Hards.
North, 71.
John Goodwin, Barnet, county Hertford, Clerke. Will 22
June 1 681 ; proved 8 July 1681. All to Aunt Penelope Fetiplace
of St. Martin in the Fields, Middlesex, widdow, executrix to
dispose as in codicil I shall add. Witnesses : Philip Peirson,
Scr, Anthony Wyer, Richard Hunt.
North, 108.
Robert Goodwin, St. Margaret's Westminster. Administra-
tion 9 July 1681 to relict Mary Goodwin. Inventory £80.
Administration Act Book 1681, page 88.
Thomas Goodwyn, Bredfield, Suffolk, gent. Will 1 June 1681 ;
proved 19 November 1681 To my aunt Mrs. Mary Goodwyn
of Bradfield all tenements which Sir John Duke has now. Wit-
nesses : An Mann, Dorety Jervis, Edm : Jervis. Administration
to Mary Goodwin.
North, 163.
Thomas Goodwin, Doctor of Divinity (St. Bartholomew the
Great London — P.A.) Will 7 February 1677/8. "To my deare
wife Alary Goodwin I giue Eight Hundred pounds Sterling
with all my goods and Household stuffe. To my sonn Thomas
Goodwin Fower Hundred pounds Sterl'. To my sonn Richard
Two Hundred pounds Ster'. Item to my said son Thomas my
Biggest Tumbler. And to my said son Richard the next less
Tumbler. Both which my good Freind Air. Secretary Thurloe
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 283
did give me. Item. All my Books I give to my son Thomas. It.
all my Notes of Sermons written by myself e I giue the improve-
ment of the one halfe if Printed to my wife and the other half
to my son Thomas Item to my said son Thomas I giue the lease
which I hold from Magdalen College in Oxon of lands in and
about Lowstoffe in Suffolk which lease is made over in Trust to
my good Frend Robert Thomson of Newington Esquire. Item
I doe Constitute my good Freinds Mr. Thankfull Owen, Mr.
Francis Howell, Mr. James Baron and Mr. Theophilus Gale that
if my writings shalbe printed They will take on them the ouer-
sight of Printing And that they will give a note vnder each of
their hands respectively to the said Rob: Thomson for the
Receipt of what shalbe delvered to them to be printed." The
£200 to son Richard to hands of Mr. Robert Thomson to be paid
as he and his wife thinke fitt. Mr Royston the Station to
have as many copies of what shall be printed as Mr. Owen and
Mr. Howell engaged for, being properly a thing of Printing.
Witnesses : Elisha Cole, Judith Cockrof t, Sara Cockrof t. Codi-
cil 18 February 1678/80 Wife Mary Goodwin to have mortgage
of lands in Aston in Mannor of Wem, Salop, paying £6 yearly
rent each to sons Thomas and Richard and at her decease to be
diuided to sons etc. Privision for £200 to Richard repeated.
Witnesses Thankful Owen, James Barron, Elisha Coles. Admin-
istration 23 February 1681/2 to son Thomas Goodwin chief
legatee, relict Mary Goodwin renouncing. Administration 10
July 1708 to Abigail relict of Thomas Goodwin administrator
now
also deceased.
Cottle, 17.
Dorothy Goodwine, St. Gyles in the Feilds, Middx, Widdow
Will 20 March 1681 ; proved 3 April 1682. To my daughter
Heare Godwine £40. To son John Godwin £10 and weding
ringe. To son Francis Godwine £10. To son William Piatt £10.
To daughter Dorothy Proudlove my Silver Tankard. To the
four children of my son William Piatt siluer spoon each. To
four children of my sonn in law James Bamber ditto. To son
Francis Godwine's three children ditto. To my daughter Anne
Lee ditto. The £50 with interest due on bond from Mr. John
Staley of St. Pauls Convent Garden, goldsmith, to be recovered
and divided to my children. To two daughters Dorothie Proud-
284 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
love and Anne Lee wearing apparell. Rest to executrix for my
children. Executor: Mr. John Worley of St. Clements Dane,
Vintner. Witnesses: Bry: Bateson, James Bamber.
Cottle, 44.
Stephen Goddin, deceased over seas. Administration 18 May
1682 to chief creditor Samuel Billing.
Administration Act Book 1682, page 70.
Mary Goodwin, Mendlesham, Suffolk, spinster. Will 29 Jan-
uary 1670/71 ; proved 19 May 1682. All to sister Ann Good-
win, executrix. If sister Acton survive my mother my said
sister Ann my executrix to enjoy the £200 my Father gave mee
after my mother's death out of sale of Mannor of Mendlesham
and executrix to pay £20 to said sister Acton as a legacy from me.
Witnesses: Wm Smyth, B. Gibson. Published 2,-j July 1677.
Witnesses : Anne Mann, Elizabeth Mann, Ann Barber.
Cottle, 57.
Elizabeth Godwin, Citty of Bristoll, Widow. Will 30 June
1681 ; proved 10 July 1682. Executors: Stephen Chapman,
gent, and Abraham Weare, merchant taylor both of Citty afore-
said. To them all lands in County Somerset in trust for my
daughter Elizabeth wife of Francis Canington for education of
her two children my granddaughters Elizabeth and Francis
Canington till 21 and when Elizabeth is 21 to convey one moiety
to her and out of other moiety to pay her £100 for the £50 given
her by her great grandmother Elizabeth Crismas, widow,
deceased, then other moiety to Francis ditto. If both die to any
other children born of my daughter etc. Trustees to pay £100
to son in law Francis Canyngton etc. Witnesses : John Massey,
John Bucke, Wm. Meredith.
Cottle, 83.
Thomas Godwin, cittizen and vintner of London. Will 4
November 1682; proved 4 November 1682. "I desire the place
of my Interment may be as neare my Father and Mother Grace-
dier (sic) as can be in the old Artillery Ground near Moore-
feilds being the burying place belonging to the Church of Petty
France London" Whereas have formerly on wife Sarah Godwin
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 285
(after death of my mother in law Mrs Sarah Godwin) for
Jointure all lands in Newberry Berks. I give the reversion in
vnto Bartholomew Gracedieu cittizen and vintner in trust for my
daughter Sarah Godwin (an infant) her heirs male etc and in
default to my brother Benjamin Godwin of in County of
Kent Esquire. To brother in law Mr. Daniell Gracedieu all
apparel. Rest to said Bartholomew Gracedieu to be divided
between him and my wife, his moiety in trust for daughter Sarah
Godwin at 17 or marriage. Wife to be a guardian of said daugh-
ter and after her decease said Bartholomew. Executors : wife
Sarah Goodwin and said Bartholomew Gracedieu. Witnesses :
Jo : Burnett, Sarah Bollett, Elinor Thornhill, Jno. Medbert.
Cottle, 129.
James Goodwin, cittizen and lawrainer of London. Will 8
December 1682; proved 11 January 1682/3. To kinsmen Paule
Peirpoint of Hounslow Middlesex, innholder, and William Bos-
well cittizen and feltmonger of London 10s. each for rings
Rest to daughter Elizabeth Goodwin for education till 21 and
marriage and if she die to my kinsman James Goodwin son of my
brother Henry Goodwin of Embeston, Bucks, Mason, deceased.
Executors : Paule Pierpoint and William Boswel. Witnesses :
Stephen Miles, Samuel Buckley, servant to Wm Curtis, scr.
Drax, 4.
John Goodwin, Borough of Southwarke, Surrey, bachelor.
Administration 19 April 1683 to sister Catherine Wood als
Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1683, page 58.
Richard Goodwin over seas, bachelor, deceased. Administra-
tion 24 November 1683 to David Aston attorney for mother
Mary Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1683, page 152.
Catherine Goodwin, St. Sepulchre's London. Administration
10 January 1683/4 to husband Henry Goodwin. Inventory £10.
Administration Act Book 1684, page 2.
James Goodwin, All Hallows the Great. Administration 16
October 1684 to relict Elizabeth Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1684, page 150.
286 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Thomas Goodwyn, St. Dunstan in the West, London. Admin-
istration 8 April 1685 to relict Mary Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1685, page 45.
Henry Goodwin, St. George's Southwarke, Surrey. Admin-
istration 11 May 1685 to relict Ann Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1685, page 62.
Ralph Goodwin als Chambers, Shipperton, Kent, yeoman.
Will 30 November 1685; proved 2 February 1685/6. To
youngest sonne my freehold of inheritance in Stroud in parish of
Egham Surrey in occupation of Robert Crockford purchased of
Susanna Frend and Richard Freind. Also ditto in Laleham,
Middlesex, called Townsend house and "Duckfurlong" (il/2
acres) in Laleham feild, also lease land "Little Catteryes" in
Chertsey Surrey held of Mr. Ely Anslett etc. To daughter Mary
now wife of Thomas Collins £20. To wife Mary household
goods. To daughter Anne wife of John Piper the younger £100
and if John Piper the elder stelle in the lands of £10 per annum
then £150 or else to daughter Ann only I2d. To daughter Eliza-
beth Goodwin als Chambers £100. To daughter Jane Goodwin
als Chambers £100. To said son William Goodwin als Chambers
£50. Executor eldest son Ralph Goodwin als Chambers.
Residue to executor^ Overseers : Nicholas Parker and Henry
Bonsey. Witnesses : Thomas Collins, Richard Singer, Henry
Bonsey.
Lloyd, 17.
Benjamin Gooding, St. Pauls Shadwell but on high seas,
deceased, in the ship "The Constant Love" Administration 18
March 1685/6 to chief creditor William Kempe. Inventory £5.
Administration Act Book 1686, page 48.
Jonas Godwinn, St. James in the Fields, Middlesex, yeoman.
Will 13 August 1685; proved 19 March 1685/6. To daughter
Sarah for education all goods in house in St. James in Fields.
Rest to wife Sarah for life, then to sonn Jonas and youngest
daughter Ann Goodwin. Executrix: wife Sarah Goodwin.
Witnesses : Morris Vaughan, Ambrose Willett, Stephen Willett.
Lloyd, 31.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 287
James Goodwin, All Hallows the Less, London. Administra-
tion 19 July 1686 to relict Lidia Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1686, page 116.
William Goodwin, Poplar, parish of Stepney, Middlesex, ship
caulker. Will 3 May 1683/4; proved 7 September 1686. All to
mother Ann Goodwin, executrix. Witnesses : John Mills, Ri :
Hudnutt.
Lloyd, 117.
John Godwyn als Godden, St. Saviour's Southwark, Surrey.
Administration 26 April 1687 to relict Jane Godwyn als Godden.
Inventory £38.
Administration Act Book 1687, page 62.
Prudence Godwin, St. Clement's Dane, Middlesex. Adminis-
tration 2 June 1687 to grandson (by daughter) and next of kin
George Rogers.
Administration Act Book 1687, page 100.
John Godwin, Lyme Regis, Dorsett. Administration 7 April
1688 to nephew (by brother) and next of kin John Godwin.
Administration Act Book 1688, page 53.
Manwaring Goodwin, St. Mary Newington Butts, Surrey.
Administration 11 April 1688 to relict Elizabeth Goodwin.
Inventory £8. 4s. od.
Admon Act Book 1688, page 57.
William Goodwyn, Alkerton, Oxon. Will 14 August 1681 ;
proved 1 February 1688/9. To wiefe Martha Goodwyn all my
tythes and tenths in Hornton Oxon for life then to sonn William
Goodwin. To said son William Goodwyn 40s. To son Thomas
Goodwyn 40s. Rest to sonn in law William Taylor, Williams-
cott, Oxon, gent, executor. Witnesses : John Tuncocks, Thomas
Smith, Tho : Gosstelowe.
Ent, 19.
Thomas Goddin, Chatham, Kent. Administration 3 July 1689
to relict Mary Goddin. Inventory £38. 6s. 6d
Administration Act Book 1689, Page JI5-
288 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Mary Goodwin, Cheame, Surrey, widow. Administration 30
July 1689 to daughter Elizabeth Lloyd als Goodwin, wife of
Henry Lloyd Esq (By decree)
Administration Act Book 1689, page 115.
Mary Goodwin, St. Bridgett als Brides, London. Administra-
tion 10 September 1689 to husband Thomas Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1689, page 142.
Isaac Godden late of Guinea, deceased. Administration 16
December 1689 to relict Catherine Godden.
Administration Act Book 1689, page 212.
John Goodwin, St. Saviour's Southwark, bachelor. Adminis-
tration 17 April 1690 to Thomas Nost guardian of brother Wil-
liam Goodwin junior, until said William Goodwin attains his
age, not administered by sister Catherine Wood als Goodwine
wife of William Wood.
Administration Act Book 1690, page 63.
WTilliam Godin late Ship Rochester, bachelor. Administration
27 May 1690 to Jane Morris wife of Thomas Morris attorney for
William Tayler uncle and next of kin during absence of said
William Taylor for his use.
Administration Act Book 1690, page 47.
Pann Goodwin of Hull in Yorkshire, mariner, now desiged on
sea in their Majesties service and late of the "Plymouth" Will
10 June 1690; proved 1 July 1690. All wages paybale by their
Majesties declaration of 23 May 1689 and other estate to lawful
attorney John Redman of Wapping, Middlesex, mariner, exec-
utor Revoked and will invalidated 10 December 1691 (P. A.
says in ship Plymouth on high seas deceased)
Dyke, 133.
John Goodins, Redriffe, Surrey, marriner. Will 3 June 1684;
proved 13 September 1690. All wages to attorney Katherine
Hewett wife of Thomas Hewett of ditto, marriner. To sister
Sara Goodings all such part of my house in Plumstead Row in
Yarmouth in County of Norfolk. Rest to Katherine Hewett
executrix. Witnesses : Tho : Gladwyn, Lem11 Gladwin.
Dyke, 137.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 289
Edward Goodwin, Kings Ship "The Duke" bachelor etc.
Administration 21 October 1690 to father Arthur Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1690, page 178.
John Goodwin, Plimouth, Devon. Will 1 July 1680. All to
mother Mary Goodwin, only to my brother and sister Goodwyn
20s. each. Witnesses : Sarah Duke, Francis Duke. 16 March
1690/91 administration of John Goodwyn of Leghorn over seas,
but in City of London, bachelor, deceased, to brother and sister
William Goodwin and Mary Farrington als Goodwin wife of
Israel Farrington, mother and executrix Mary Goodwin having
been cut off by fate.
Vere, 53.
Philip Goodwin, citizen and tallow chandler of London (St.
Faiths P. A.) Will 26 May 1692; proved 11 April 1692. To
sister Elizabeth Wright and nece Ann Lamborne daughter of
sister Sarah Lambourne £5. apeece for mourning. To my
apprentice John Tilley ditto. To nephew John Goodwin son of
brother John Goodwin ditto. To said sister Sarah Lambourne
20s. for ringe. To neece Mary Lambourne daughter of ditto £5
for mourning Executor : brother John Goodwin. Witnesses :
Tho : Causton, Nath : Bourne, John Clerk, Scr.
Fane, 56.
Deane Goodwin of the Middle Temple, London, Esqr. Will
20 May 1680; proved 2 June 1692 Whereas I have secured vnto
my mother Thomazin Clayton wife of John Clayton Esqr £30
annuity for life I give vnto William Eldred of Lincolns Inn,
Esqr. in trust for his annuity £30 ditto out of Mannor of Bed-
worth, county Warwick and other lands in county Warwick and
city of Coventry etc etc To Francis Howard of Great Book-
ham, Surrey Esq, Richard Wallop of the Middle Temple,
London, Esqre and said William Eldred all mannours lands etc
in Essex, Somersett, Surrey and Sussex in trust except moiety
of Mannor of Rigate in Surrey and all goods etc said trustees
to pay debts and if I die beyond seas my body to be brought into
England and buryed in Chancell of Church of Bletchingley,
Surrey, and to convey said mannors and said residue of money
to my brother Charles Goodwin. Executor : said brother Charles
290 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Goodwin. Witnesses: Jo: Eldred, Tho : Greene, Jer: Boteman,
S. Grimston Codicil 21 May 1680 If I die on my travells beyond
seas to nephew Deane Phillips £100 if he live to 12 years of age.
Witnesses : Will : Eldred, Jer : Boteman. Proved by Charles
Goodwin Esquier brother and executor.
Fane, 104.
Jane Goodwin of London, spinster. Will 23 September 1684;
proved 10 November 1692. To brother George Goodwin and
Thomas Goodwin 10s. each. To kinsmen and kinswomen
Edward Goodwin, Samuell Goodwin, Mary Hunt, Sarah Smart-
foot and Elizabeth Montague ditto. Rest to my sister. Exec-
utor: kinsman Samuell Goodwin. (Stepney, Middlesex — P. A.)
Fane, 202.
Administration granted 14 Oct. 1693 to Thomas Goodwin the
son of Mary Goodwin late of Pinner, parish of Harrow-on-the-
Hill County Middlesex, widow deceased. Administration de
bonis non granted July 1708.
Elizabeth Goodwin, St. Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, Surrey
spinster. Will 11 November 1693; proved 29 November 1693.
To eldest child of brother John Goodwine of Wallingford in
Barkshire, mercer, whether son or daughter £5. To eldest child
of my brother Arthur Goodwine of parish of Dochester (sic) in
or near the county aforesaid ditto, ditto. To all other relations
I2d. apeece. Rest to sisters Sarah Goodwine and Mary Good-
win, joint executrices. Witnesses : Stephen Keen, Susanna
Macare, Tho : Johnson.
Coker, 185.
Robert Goodwyn late of Nimengen in province of Gelders, but
in East Indies, deceased. Administration 16 January 1693/4 to
relict Honor Goodwyn.
Administration Act Book 1694, page 4.
Avela Goodwyn als Watts, Basingstoke, co. Hants. Adminis-
tration 27 April 1694 to husband William Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1694, page 67.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 291
Richard Goodwin, Portsmouth, county Southton ropemaker.
Will 26 February 1693/4; proved 15 May 1694. To son Richard
Goodwin mortgage for £100 of house near the Mainguard in
Portsmouth in occupation of Christopher Coltis, also my }i of
hoy or vessell of which Nicholas Fellowes is Master, said son
for education etc Also to son Richard Goodwin my plott of
ground outhouse and garden in Havant and if Richard die, to
my brother John Dolling, my mother wife of Richard Dolling
to take rents for life etc. Rest to wife Susann and son Richard
Goodwin executors. Witnesses 16 April 1694 Deposi-
tion of John Day, Emsworth, County Southton, shipwright, aged
50, John Dolling of Havant ditto collar maker aged 30 and Ann
Midland of Havant aged 40, as to details of will bearing date
being made 25 February last past by Richard Goodwin in house
of his father in law Richard Dolling in Havant in sickness which
he did the day after (repeating, except giving Christopher Colles
for Coltis etc.) Sworn before Thomas Heathe scr. Proved by
relict Susan Goodwin reserving to son Richard goodwin.
Box, 100.
Francis Goodwin of Corpus Christi College in Oxford Univer-
sity, bachelor. Administration 24 May 1694 to sister Audrey
Beale, widow.
Administration Act Book 1694, page 102.
Richard Gooding, White Chappell, Middlesex, mariner. Will
proved 19 June 1694. Constitute wife Judith Gooding attorney
and executrix. Witnesses : H : Wright, John Hicks, John
Gibson.
Box, 122.
Edmund Gooden, Bolton, Lancashire, widower, deceased.
Administration 20 June 1694 to Mary Oldfield, widow, aunt, and
John Gooden, uncle, and, guardians of minor children of deceased
Thomas and Dorothy Gooden during their minority.
Administration Act Book 1694, page 130.
William Goodwyn, . Royal Ship Prince George, bachelor.
Administration 17 July 1694 to mother Alice Francis, widow.
Administration Act Book 1694, page 144.
292 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Frances Godwin, Westwood, Wilts, yeoman. Will 17 Novem-
ber 1694. To aunt Sibella Dimmock £5. To sister Sarah wife
of William Shote and their three children William, John and
Sarah 5s apeece. Rest to my two sisters Elizabeth Godwin and
Susann Godwin executrices, but if my sisters be not judged
capable to cousin Richard Druce, and William Bartram of
Coombe Hay to be admitted in his plans as executor or executors.
Witnesses : Hen : Shrapnell, Anna Shrapnell, William Foorde.
Box, 230.
William Goodwin, St. Martin's in the Fields, bachelor.
Administration 9 January 1694/5 to brother Henry Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1695, page 8.
Francis Godden, St. Margaret, Westminster. Administration
26 February 1694/5 to sister Mary Atkinson (wife of Thomas
Atkinson) of goods not administered by mother Joan Godden
now deceased. Former grant September 1676.
Administration Act Book 1695, page 2^.
Henry Gooding, Schen-burrowe, Sussex, Marine, their Majes-
ties Ship Northumberland. Will 8 September 1694; proved 12
March 1694/5. My Friend Henry Freehill, Serjeant of Marines,
Attorney and Executor to demand of Rt Flonble The Treasurer
and Paymaster of Marines all wages etc.
Irby, 219.
Nicholas Godwin, cittizen and vintner. Will 16 November
1695; proved 9 December 1695. To wife Elizabeth Godwin for
life messuage called the Sun in Aldersgate Streete in parish of
St. Buttolphes without Aldersgate, London, in lieu of dower, and
after her decease to heirs Of body begotten or to be begotten and
in default said tavern to my three brothers Daniell Godwin John
Godwin and William Godwin, also ditto as to three tenements in
Aldersgate streete and in default of heirs viz : to brother Dauid
Godwin one in occupation of Elizabeth Dingley, widow, to
brother John Godwin one in occupation of Thomas Fisher, and
to brother William Godwin in occupation of James Pettiver. To
wife Elizabeth her third as by customs etc. To sister Jane Aple-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 293
gate £200 and to her daughter Elizabeth and to son Nicholas £100
each. To brother and sister Fisher £10 for mourning. To my
Aunt Smith £5 and to her daughter Mary £5. To friends John
Wing and Henry Wilson ditto. To churchwardens of St. But-
tolphs without Aldersgate £50 to purchase lands of 50s. per
annum for penny loaves to 12 poore every Sabbath for ever.
Residue of my third to children and my heirs, in default, one-half
to wife Elizabeth Godwin, and one-half to brother in law Henry
Fisher. Executrix ; wife Elizabeth Godwin. Witnesses : John
West, Daniel Andrew, Steph : Robbins, Hen : Wilson, John
Wing scr.
Irby, 234.
John Godden, Wrotham, Kent, tanner. Will 28 October 1691 ;
proved 10 November 1696 To Thomas Rofe son of brother in
law William Rofe £40. To William ditto, ditto. To John ditto,
ditto, all at 21. To cosen Robert Child £20 at 21. To cosen
John Godden £5. To John Swann of Wrotham 50s and to his
brother Nichol Swann ditto. To poore of Wrotham 20s. All
lands in Hedcorn and Ighton, Kent etc. to Thomas and John sons
of my cosen Thomas Child of Nepeker in Wrotham at 21. Rest
of goods to ditto. Executor : said Thomas Child of Nepeker in
Wrotham, tanner. Witnesses : John Cox, Morgan Jones, John
Biggenden.
Bond, 241.
Leonard Goddin, Tatworth, parish of Chard, Somerset,
clothier. Will 18 September 1695 ; proved 20 November 1696.
To Sarah Olford, wife of Robert Olford of Crewkerne is. To
Elizabeth Haselbane wife of Nicholas Haselbane of Firton is.
To Elizabeth Jones wife of Edward Jones is. Rest to wife
Lvcretia Goddin, executrix. Witnesses : Anne Burridge, Eliza-
beth Stoodley, William Page, Samuell Whitty.
Bond, 222.
Arthur Goodwin late Kings ships Solebay and Newarke, bache-
lor deceased. Administration 16 January 1696/7 to father
Arthur Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1697, Pa&e 4-
294 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Thomas Godwin late rector of Puncheston ("Pulchronan")
County Pembroke, widower. Administration 9 February 1696/7
to son Paul Godwin.
Administration Act Book 1697, page 24.
Richard Goodwin, London. Gent, being bound on a voyage to
sea. Will 24 December 1695; proved 20 February 1696/7. To
brother Thomas Goodwin is. and noe more. To wife Mary
Goodwin executrix rest of estate. Overseers : Mr. Edward
Watts in St. John at Wapping, Lighterhouse (sic) and Mr. Joseph
Favin of London, chirurgeon. Witnesses : Jane Bush, Mary
Lowen, Jon : Peirce Scrivenor at the Shipp Anchor in Birchin
Lane.
Pyne, 31.
John Goodwin, Clapham, Surrey, marriner belonging to H. M.'s
Ship Cambridge. Will 8 April 1695; proved 9 November 1697.
Make Jane Williams of ditto, spinster, Attorney and executrix.
Witnesses : Tho : Cranly, Geo : Maugham.
Pyne, 234.
Pearce Gooding, St. Paules Shadwell, Midx, marriner. Will
18 April 1696; proved 9 November 1697. Make Christopher
Killegrew of ditto, marriner, and Margaret his wife attorney and
executrix. H.M.'s Declaration 23 May 1689 etc Witnesses:
Lydia Dyer, Tho : Pomeroy, Notary Public.
Pyne, 236.
Joseph Goodwin, St. Olaves, Southwarke, Surrey, mariner.
Will 24 February 1695/6; proved 30 December 1697. All to
wife Mercy Goodwin, executrix, to claim wages for payment of
H. M.'s navy. Witnesses : Nathaniell King, John Allen, Notary
Publiq, Tho : Willing his Cler'.
Pyne,* 282.
Thomas Goodwin of the Island of Jamaica, bachelor. Admin-
istration 15 January 1697/8 to brother James Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1698, page 11.
John Goodwin late of Kings ship Monmouth, bachelor,
deceased. Administration 9 April 1698 to cousin Thomas
Parker.
Administration Act Book 1698, page 97.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 295
Joseph Goodwin, St. Mary Magdalen's, county Surrey, mari-
ner. Will proved 14 September 1698. Make wife Susann Good-
win of St. Mary Magdalen's aforesaid attorney and executrix as
by their Majesties declaration of 23 May 1689 for all wages etc.
Witnesses : Nathan Grantham, Tho : Browne, jur, Matthew
Mitchell, Capts. Clerk.
Lort, 200.
Thomas Goodwin, Henley upon Thames, Oxon, Gent. Will
10 March 1696/7; proved ult. November 1698. To wife Anne
Goodinge for life, then to kinsman Richard Frost of Henley upon
Thames, gent, my estate in Rawfeild and Rotherfield Grayes,
Oxon, and after decease of Richard Frost, if he survive my wife
to nephew Thomas Goodinge grandson of my eldest brother
Henry Goodinge, Esqre, deceased, son of George Gooding, my
kinsman, late of Latchford, Oxon Gent. Also to wife Ann Good-
ing for life, then to kinsman Thomas Hardinge son of my brother
in law Thomas Hardinge late of Latchford, Oxon, yeoman,
deceased, messuage in Heart streete Henley upon Thames in
occupation of William Toovey. To Ralfe Norris and Eleanor
his wife for their lives then to their son Thomas Norris messuage,
hoppe garden, orchard, and malthouse in Henley upon Thames
in occupation of said Ralph Norris, after decease of my daughter
in law Mary Goodinge als Jenings now wife of Mr. Edward
Jenings of Harwell. To nephew George Gooding son of my
kinsman George of Latchford, deceased, and grandson of said
eldest brother Henry Gooding deceased, house I now dwell in
scituate in Henley upon Thames with Maulthouse, Hopp Gar-
dens, orchard etc after decease of aforesaid daughter in law
Mary Jennings being settled upon her in marriage with my son,
her former husband in full for all other claims. To cousin
Thomas Goodinge the younger son of nephew Thomas Goodinge
Esq £50 ditto. Executor to take rents for wife and support her
she not being at present capable. To twenty poore old men of
Henley upon Thames 10s apiece. Rest to friend Richard Frost
the elder of Henley upon Thames, Gent, executor. Witnesses :
Robert Hunt, Andrew Crooke, Tho : Floyd.
Lort, 232.
John Gooding, Moorebath, Devon. Administration 19 Decem-
ber 1698 to relict Joan Gooding.
Administration Act Book 1698, page 237.
296 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Ann Godvvyn, Bedminster, county Somerset. Will 25 October
1690; proved 3 February 1698/9. All to daughter Mris Kathe-
rine Godwyn, spinster, executrix. To sonn Mr. Nathaniell
Godwyn £5 as a token. Cowe and £10 to An Godwyn his daugh-
ter and my god daughter. To daughter Katherine Godwyn mes-
suage in Umford als Amforth, Somerset in occupation of John
Pew. Rest to said Katherine executrix. Witnesses: Henry
Addison, William Brokes, Edward Browne.
Pett, 22.
Charles Godwyn, Burroughe of South warke, Surrey, butcher
and cittizen and tallowchandler of London. All to wife Elizabeth
executrix. Will 10 February 1698/9; proved 16 February
1698/9. Witnesses: Katherine Hely, Wm. Mouse.
Pett, 22.
Adam Godwin, Presteigne, county Hereford, yeoman. Will 4
July 1688; probated May 6, 1699. To grand daughter my
daughter's daughter Anne Bartram who liveth with me £300,
silver tankard, bed etc. etc. To grandson Jonathan Bartram my
daughter's son, all lands in Township of Willey in county Here-
ford, also lease lands in Stapleton, Hereford, "Furl and
said Jonathan Bartram to take up £100 for legacies etc.
being heir to his mother by will of my sister in law my wife's
sister Annis Gomay etc. To Mrs. An Chamber and Mary Cham-
ber 20s. in lieu of a pann I have of them of 30s, or hir pann back
etc. To Margaret Powell of Willey £6 etc. out of bond of £20
from Edward Hill of Stapleton and to kinswoman Anne Powell
daughter of ditto 20s. ditto. To god daughter Margaret Powell
daughter of Walter Powell of Willey 10s to buy lambs. To god
son Job son of Robert Strangward of Willey 6s. 8d. ditto. To
poore of Willey 20s. in hands of Anne Powel the elder of Willey
aforesaid. To widow Bednard and Anne Prees widow each is.
ditto. To elect of poore of Township of Heath, County Radnor,
20s. in hands of Eleanor Goodwyne of Presteigne, widow. To
my daughter in law Margaret wief of Henry Pifinch, Gent, 10s.
If grandson Jonathan Bartram or granddaughter Ann Bartram
die before 21 then to other and if both die to my right heir paying
£4 each to Margaret wife of Henry Pifinch, gent, and Ann
Powell daughter of Margaret Powell and £20 to Walter Powell
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 297
aforesaid and £10 to poor of Heath and ditto to Willey. To kins-
woman Ann wife of Walter Powell two Stalls of Bees. Horses,
cattle, etc. to be sold for debts and legacies and overplus to grand-
children Jonathan and Ann Bartram. Grandson Jonathan Bar-
tram not to have benefit till he comes from his grandfather
Bartram. All grain, cheese, cutter etc. to sister Dorothy Lloyd,
widow and sister in law, Anne wife of Joseph Evans, gent,
Margaret wife of Henry Pifinch, and Margaret Powell of Willey,
widow. To grandson Jonathan Bartram brass potts etc. Rest
to granddaughter Anne Bartram. Overseers : Richard Lister of
Ashley, Cler', William Lingers of the Heath, gent, Edward Hill
of Stapleton, Walter Powell of Willey and Henry Pifinch of the
Heath, gent, and Dorothy Lloyd, widow. Witnesses : William
Browne, Jane Brome, Jas. Evans, Walter Powell, Humfree
Cooper. Codicil (no date) To executrix Ann Bartram right to
"woods Land" in Presteigne, county Radnor (sic) which Nich-
olas Taylor of the Heath, county Radnor, Esq. deceased did
purchase but never paid for, and since death of Nicholas Taylor
one Robert Bridgwater made entry without law etc. 6 May 1699
administration to Dorothy Lloyd during minority of executrix.
Administration 20 June 1704 to John Peachy guardian of exec-
utrix Ann Batram, Dorothy Lloyd being dead. Proved by exec-
utrix Ann Beard als Bartram (wife of John Beard) 16 August
1711.
Pett, 73.
Edward Goodwin, St. Dunstans in West, but at Clapham Sur-
rey, widower, deceased. Administration 20 May 1699 to son
John Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1699, page 83.
Philip Goodwin, Liston, Essex, Clerke. Will 29 September
1697; proved 1 June 1699. To son Robert lands in Broome,
Suffolk, after decease of my wife etc. To daughter Margarett
lands in Aldham, Suffolk, with £20 out of Sir John Cordell's
bond. If Margarett die, lands to my wife Lucy and sons Robert
and Thomas. To son Thomas all personal estate in money etc
for his education, and £100 to be paid by son Robert after decease
of my wife his mother etc. To daughter Lucy, over what she
has had, in case she come to want, £100 etc. To wife all goods
298 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
etc. Executors : wife Lucy and brother in law Walter Clopton,
desiring my Cozen Ray, Rector of Stansted, Essex to assist etc.
Witnesses : Will : Clopton, Poley Clopton, Elizabeth Hayward.
Proved by relict Lucy Goodwin, reserving to Walter Clopton.
Pett, 93.
Joseph Goodwin, Mariner. H.M.S. Debt. Will 16 October
1697; proved 8 November 1699. Make Margret Sandiford wife
of Silvester Sandiford of Stepney, London, attorney and execu-
trix for all wages etc. etc. Witnesses : Francis Litchfield,
Nathaniel Wright, Wal : Ogilvie, M1"" Churchwarden of Gosport.
Pett, 173.
John Goodwin, Cleobury Mortimer, county Salop, bachelor,
deceased. Administration 16 December 1699 to sister Elizabeth,
wife to William Edward.
Administration Act Book 1699, Pa&e 22°-
Capt: Walter Goodwyn. Will 26 March 1697; proved 30
March 1700. Order to Mr. William Maddex Agent in Regiment
of Collon** Ventris Colembine to pay 40s every moneth to Wil-
liam Buckland, St. Giles in the Feilds, Middlesex, Scrivener,
untill bond of £84 is paid etc. etc. Proved by William Buckland
(with limited probate).
Noel, 47.
Walter Goodwin Esqr. Will 4 May 1694; proved 4 April
1700. To neece Matildley Goodwyn daughter of brother Bethell
Goodwyn £50. Rest to brother Bethell Goodwyn citizen and fish-
monger of London, executor. Witnesses : Ann Haughton,
James Chetnam, John Harry. Proved by brother Bethel Good-
wyn executor except as to limited probate to William Buckland
26 March for bond etc.
Noel, 56.
Anne Goodinge, Henley on Thames, Oxon, widow. Will 13
February 1698/9; proved 29 April 1700. To nephew Thomas
Friend of ditto malster son of Richard Friend of ditto gent, mes-
suage in Hartstreet in ditto in tenure of William Tooney for life
of said Thomas Fruit paying to my brother Edward Harding £6
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 299
yerely for his life then to Ann Friend daughter of said Thomas
Friend paying ditto. Executor : said Thomas Friend. Wit-
nesses: William Kent, John Avrey, Tho : Flap (?).
Noel, 55.
Thomas Gooding, citizen and haberdasher of London. Will
13 May 1700; proved 24 May 1700. To brother in law Mr.
David Carter £4. To sister in lawe Mrs. Mary Carter £3. To
brother Drake £3. To friend Mr. Richard Allen £5. To Mr.
Abraham Hickman £16 viz: £6 for mourning and £10 to dis-
tribute to poore. Rest to said Mr. Abraham Hickman executor,
for benefit of my dear and only daughter Sarah Gooding for life
and heirs of her body if she marry with consent of said Abraham
Hickman, and if she die then to brother in law Mr. David Carter
£30. To sister in law Mrs. Mary Carter £20. To Mr. Abraham
Hickman £150 for pains etc. If Abraham Hickman die then
Mr. Richard Drew to be executor. Witnesses : Tho : Witham,
Thomas Brookes.
Noel, 73.
Joseph Goodwyn, All Hallows, Lombard Street, London.
Administration 18 July 1700. to relict Sarah Godwyn.
Administration Act Book 1700, page 142.
Samuel Goodwin the elder, Barford St. Johns, Oxon, yeoman.
Will 16 February 1699/1700; proved 4 September 1700. To
brother Thomas Goodwin and William Nicholls of Banbury my
3% yard lands in Barford St. Johns, 2*4 being jointure of wife
and other one lately ditto, to sell to pay legacies etc. viz : To
daughter Hannah Mainerd 20s To daughters Mary, Susannah
and Elizabeth £120. To daughter Ann £80. To son Brett Good-
win homsted and 2% yardland which was jointure of my wife
near the Ham called Spenders Hams. To sons Thomas, Samuel
and John Goodwin £150. To son William £80. If any child die
then legacie to unmarried children. Profits of lands to be sold
and rest of goods to my youngest son and 4 youngest daughters.
Executors : brother Brett Goodwin and son in law Samuel
Maynard. Witnesses: Richard Baker als Fifield, Richard
Hollen, Wm Buckingham.
Noel, 137.
300 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Sir Benjamin Godwin, Middle Temple, London, Baronet.
Administration 23 September 1700 to chief creditor Roger Pitkin
the relict Lady Elizabeth Godwin, renouncing for her self and
as guardian of children Meriel Elizabeth Goodwin, Philadelphia
Godwin, and Penelope Godwin.
Administration Act Book 1700, page 188.
Thomas Goodwyn, Chelsea College, Middlesex. Administra-
tion 25 October 1700 to son Thomas Goodwin.
Administration Act Book 1700, page 188.
Margaret Goodwin now wife of Stephen Goodwin of Horley,
Oxon, Clarke. Will 5 October 1692; proved 25 November 1700.
To sister Blanch Harrison use of £100 for life, then to her two
children John and Anne Harrison, if living at 21, and if not to
my cousin Symon Maine for life, then to his eldest son. To my
syster Ann Mayne iioo and if she die without children to sister
Harrison. To brother James Mayne and children, rings, and
my rings I have to sister Blanch, Dorothy and Ann. Rest to
sister Dorothy Mayne, executrix. Witnesses : John Thompson
Susanna Clifton, John Clifton.
Noel, 168.
Will of Thomas Goodwin of Pinner Co. Middx. gent. 28 May
1700. To be buried in the burial place adjoining to the new
Artillery Ground where the bodies of my dear father and mother
are entombed. Wife Abigail. Son Thomas Goodwin, under 21.
Lease from Magdalen College, Oxford of lands in Lowestoft
County, Suff. etc. Kinsman Cawton Austin. Proved 23 Feb.
1707-8 by relict and executrix.
Barrett, 39.
10 July 1708 Admon of the goods etc of Mary Goodwin late of
Pinner, parish of Harrow-on-the-Hill Co. Middlesex, widow
deceased, unadministered by Thomas Goodwin the only child,
now also deceased, granted to Abigail Goodwin, widow, the relict
and executrix of the said Thomas. Former grant in October
1693.
Admon Act Book ?
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 301
William Adams, Castle Henningham (Hedingham), Essex.
Administration 11 February 1584/5 to Agnes Adams the relict
and Ozias Adams son of deceased.
Admon Act Book No. 3, 1581-1586, folio 130.
Bridgett Ansell of Bocking, county Essex, widow. Will 6
April 1653; proved 30 April 1653. To Bridgett Amyes my
daughter all my household stuff towards the payment of £10 I
owe her. If anything remain to be parted equally among my
three daughters Bridgett, Elizabeth, and Sarah. Executrix :
Bridgett Amyes my daughter. Witnesses : Thomas Kempe,
Edward Fublease.
Brent, 28.
Isaack Ansell of Bockinge, county Essex, clothier. Will 19
March 1651/2; proved 30 April 1653. To Bridgett my wife the
house I live in and the houses Richard Wade and Sarah Cable
and John Morrell and the shop of William Thorpe and the house
that was late in occupation Henry Sander, also house in occupa-
tion of William Brewster for life, and at decease to daughter
Bridgett the houses in occupation of John Morrell and house late
in occupation of Henry Sander. To son in law George Browne
house in occupation of William Brewster and Sarah Cable and
shop of William Thorpe. To daughter Sarah wife of John
Heard the house I live in and Richard Wade's house. Residuary
Legatee and Executrix : wife Bridgett. Witnesses : Thomas
Cavell, Edward Tabor, scr.
Brent, 36.
Elizabeth Ansell of Kempton, county Bedford, widow. Will
11 April 1651 ; proved 7 May 1653. Relict of Thomas Ansell
late of Bedford Esqre. To son Thomas the lease of glebe of
Barford Parsonage held from Trinity College, Cambridge at his
decease to my said son's wife, my son to pay unto my daughter
Marie 20 markes yearly if my son die without heires to daughter
Marie. My son in law Cokayne of Shingey, county Cambridge,
Esqre mortgaged a cottage for £108 with me which has become
forfeit said cottage to daughter Marie. To Marie Ansell daugh-
ter of my son Henry £20. To cozen Thomas Carter son of cozen
Thomas Carter deceased twentie To Thomas Malcott son
302 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
of cozen Elizabeth Malcott £5. To my sister Elizabeth Lady
Beecher my brother Edward Becher and my sister Kimpton 20s.
for a ring. To son Thomas Ansell all my brewing vesells
Residuary legatee and executrix : daughter Marie Ansell. Over-
seers: son Thomas and cozen Thomas Carter. Witnesses:
William Yarmay, Jo: Browne, William Peacock. Codicil 16
September 1652 Brewing vessels to go with the house to her
daughter Marie Ansell not to her son. Witnesses : Tho : Carter,
Jo : Beaumont, Elizabeth Malcott.
Brent, 44.
Abraham Ansell the eldest of Bocking, county Essex, clothier.
Will 13 January 1651 ; proved 30 July 1653. To Abraham
Ansell my son the house I live in, in Bocking end in Bocking for
life, and then to his son Abraham Ansell my grandchild, my
daughter Elizabeth wife of John Andrews to live in the part she
now lives in. If my daughter in law Elizabeth wife of my son
Abraham outlive him, my grandchild Abraham to pay her £4 a
year. To Samuel, son of my son Abraham, houses in Brad-
forde street Bocking now in occupation of my grandchild Abra-
ham Ansell and William Bridgeman when 24. To the five
daughters of my son Abraham now living Elizabeth, Priscilla,
Sarah, Mary, and Bridget 40s. a peece. To the three children of
my son in law John Andrews now living, John, Elizabeth, and
Sarah 40s. apeece. To Marke Keightley the sonne of my daugh-
ter Sarah 40s. when 23. Executor : son Abraham. Witnesses;
Robert Johnson, Beniamin Hall, scr.
Brent, 27.
James Ansell, Deptford, Kent, shipwright bound to sea in East
India Company service. Will. 20 Nov. 1684 proved 24 May 1687.
To wife Elizabeth executrix all wages — Witnesses Edward
Ames, John Langdon, Jn° Tuder scrivenor next Hogg Taverne
neere Billingsgate, London.
Foot, 57.
Anne Atkinson of London, widow. Will 29 July 1586; proved
7 August 1589. To be buried in St. Mary Wolnoth, London,
near Thomas my late husband. To my son John Atkinson the
house I now live in St. Mary Wolnoths and all household goods
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. S°3
when 21. To Thomas, Elizabeth, and Anne Atkinson my chil-
dren £50 each. To Thomas all household stuff in my house at
Lewisham, county Kent. To my brother in law William Orme-
shawe and my sister his wife £4. To my brother in law John
Blunte and my sister his wife £4. To my brother in law Anthony
Yonge and to my sister his wife £4. To my brother Thomas
Handford my sister in law his wife £4. To goodwifes Lyme-
burner, Witherley, Watts, Graye, Hobson, Grenewell, of Lewis-
ham, gowns apiece. To goodwiffe Christof erson my waterbearer's
wife, goodwiffe Woode, Manne, Waters, Morland and Adams,
gowns apiece. To Benedick, Edward and Bridget Atkinson my
late husband's children 40s. apiece. To poor of Christs Hospital
40s. To John Lymeburner my godson 40s. To my cosen
Edward Goodwyn £8. To George Samwell my late servant 40s
and to Joane Lymeburner 30s. My jewellery amongst my Chil-
dren Thomas, Elizabeth, Anne, and John. My brother John
Blonte to have custody of my son John. My brethren William
Somerhawe and John Blunte to have custody of my daughters
Elizabeth and Anne. To Thomas Buckminster parson of St.
Mary Wolnoth's and Alice his now wife and to my cosen John
Wetherill a golden ring with a death's head. Executor: Son
John Atkinson, as he is a minor William Ormeshawe and John
Blunte are to 'be administrators. Signed 30 July 1586 George
Samwell, notary publique, Thomas Buckminster, Edward Crooke.
Proved 20 August 1586, etc. Probate to John Atkinson the son
on 7 August 1589.
Windsor, 43.
John Awdley, citizen and grocer of London. Will 25 April
1589; proved 6 May 1589. Estate in three parts as by laudable
custom of London, one part to wife Cicelie, one part to five
children John Awdley, Thomas Awdley, Richard Awdley, Wil-
liam Awdley and Suzan Awdly, each to self for legacies etc. To
poore of Christes Hospital £10. To lovinge mother Agnes
Edwardes £10. To brother Jasper Waston his three children £30
(£10 each) at 21 or marriage. To brother Thomas Awdley his
three children £60, viz. £20 each at 21 or marriage. To my
sister Awdrey £5. to herself and not her husband. To the widow
Pynner and my Gardner 40s. to him and if he die 20s. to
To poor of St. Magnus the Marter 40s. of St. Olavs in Sowthark
304 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
county Surrey ditto. To apprentices Robert Dee and William
Batuse £5 each after 7 years etc. To John Lathum £10. To
wife Cecilie best part of Gubletts. To Company of Grocers at
buriall £10. To 6 poore men to carry body, gowns. Son John
Awdley not to have part for 3 years £10 Exec-
utor to suffer Wife Cecily to have lease of house and garden,
plate, etc. Rest to son Thomas Awdley, Richard Awdley, Wil-
liam Awdley, and Suzan Awdley. Executor brother Thomas
Awdley, citizen and grocer of London Overseers : cozen John
Rygins, citizen and grocer and friend Edward Grundishe, citizen
and . Witnesses : John Simpson, John Rogers, Thomas
Greene.
Leicester, 47.
(Codicil) 26 April, a schedule to be annexed to will of John
Awdley, citizen and grocer of London. Wife to have 20s.
weekly while single and yf she wed to take a £/3 in debts to
Witnesses : John Rogers, Gyles Howland, and
Thomas Awdley.
Leicester, 88.
Laurence Awdley, citizen and grocer of London. Will 28 July
1603. To poore of Christe his Hospital London £5. To poore
of St. Olaves Southwark £20 to be paid 20s. each year for ever
to two poor young men at discretion of parson, churchwardens
and overseers. To poore of St. Magnus near London Bridge £20
ditto. To Mr. Home preacher of St. Magnus £5. To Master
Bamford Preacher at St. Olaves in Southwark £5. To Thomas
Awdley, John Awdley, Toby Awdley, and Barbara Awdley, the
children of cosen John Awdley £20 apiece at 21 etc. To Susan
Awdley and Awdley son of cosen Richard Awdley ditto.
To god children John Suttle and Doddam £5 apiece. To
Aunt Lucas of Clothall, county Hartford widow, and her daugh-
ter Anne Rudd widowe £5 apiece. To cosen William Lucas of
Clothall £20. To Mr. Benton, Mathew Bargrave £20. To my
Aunt Avian widow 2s. weekly for life. To cosen Anne Bushe,
widow is. ditto. To cosen Elizabeth Wesson, Symon Wardes,
wife ditto. To cosen Daniell Wesson and Peter Wesson 20s.
yearly for life each. To my mother in law his wife (sic) and
their daughter Hester Cooke £5 apeic To cosen Susan Bates
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 305
wyfe of William Bates £10. To brother Thomas Awdley £100.
To sister Katheryn Woodward £20. Rest to said brother
Thomas Awdley and my brother in law Christopher Woodward
Executors and Overseers : cosen William Bates and William
Awdley. Witnesses : Henrye Adams, scrivener, John Malyn
servant to said Henry Adams. Codicil 18 August 1603.
Whereas in will dated 23 July on four sheets in 6th line of 4th
sheet gave to father Thomas Awdley £200 (sic) but omitted in
registered copy before bequest "to my mother in law "his wife"
and father since dead, the £200 to fathers two children William
Awdley and Elizabeth Awdley, viz. to my brother William
Awdley £100 at 21 and my sister Elizabeth Awdley £100 at 21 or
marriage. To my mother in law Alice a lease of house where I
dwell in London Bridge, executors to have remove to Shopp etc.
To sister Easter Cooke lease of Garden in the Minte. To cosen
William Bate lease of garden in the Maze late my fathers. Wit-
nesses : William Bates and William Awdley. Proved by Thomas
Awdley, reserving to Christopher Woodward.
Bolein, 64.
Thomas Awdley, citizen and grocer of London. Will 22 Julie
1603; proved 12 August 1603. Estate in three parts, one part
to wife An Awdley, one other part to children, Thomas Awdley,
William Awdley, and Elizabeth Awdley, and other part to self
for legacies and giftes etc. To poore of St. Magnus in London
where I am a Parishioner 30s. and ditto to poore of St. Toolies
in Sowthwerke etc. To cousin William Bates and Susan his wife
and William Bates their son my godson £5 apiece. To my
daughter Katherine Woodward £10 for plate. To cosen William
Awdley 40s. for ringe. To Samuell Home, Clerke, Curate of
Sainte Magnus £5 or mourning gowne. To men servants £5
apiece. To son Laurence Awdley lease of house I dwell in on
London Bridge, London. Rest of said third part to wife Alice
Awdley and children, Thomas, William, and Elizabeth Awdley.
Executor : Sonn Laurence Awdley. Overseers : Mr. Thomas
Greene and William Bates. Witnesses : Henry Adams, Scrive-
ner, Robert Wells, servant to Henry Adams.
Bolein, 64.
306 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Rose Barnes of Cleevedon, county Somerset, widow. Will 16
January 23 Chas. I. 1647; proved 2 May 1651. To be buried in
parish church of Tickenham. To poor of Tickenham 40s. To
poor of Cleevedon £3. To brother Thomas Phillips 20s. To his
three children Susanna, Thomas and Margery £20. To my
brother's daughter Margaret 20s. and my best petticoat. To
Joane George my brother's daughter 20s. To my grandchild
John Barnes, son of Thomas Barnes £100 when 21. To grand-
child Thomas son of John Barnes £60 and to Marie daughter of
John Barnes £40 when 21. To daughter Maries 3 children of
Nailsey 22s piece of gold each. To brother John Phillips 3
children ditto. The 20s. William Kinge owes me to his children.
The 20s. Robert Russell owes me to his children. To son in law
John Godwine £40 to make up my daughter's portion to £200.
To sisters children John and James Thomas 40s. each. To
servant John Freeman 10s, servant Agnis Lane 20s. To godson
William Neathwaie 20s. Residuary legatee and executor: John
Barnes. Witnesses : John Lyne, Agnes Doultinge, and George
Bourne. Proved by daughter Mary Godwin otherwise Barnes,
John Barnes dying before testator.
Grey, 78.
Daniel Bayles of Audley end, in parish of Walden, Essex,
esquire. Will 7 June 1625; proved 10 February 1625/6.
Brother John Bales and brother Peter Bales, gentlemen. Brother
Robert Bales. Sister Mercy. Wife Mary and her two daugh-
ters Elizabeth and Frances. Rt. Hon Thomas Earl of Suffolk,
my Hon. Lord and Master. Poor of Norton Suffolk. Loving
friends John Mallowes the elder of Bury St. Edmunds, gent,
Robert Feske of Herdinge in Norton, gentleman, Humf ry How-
lett the younger, gent, and Edward Mellowes gent, the son of
said John Mellowes, feoffees in trust for purchase of land.
Sister Ruth wife of John Pease. Sister Bridgett wife of Dr.
Franke. Robert Bales eldest son of brother Robert, Nathaniel
Bales, another son of brother Robert, Peter Bales, another son
of brother Robert. Edmund Bales son of brother John Bales
(other children). Kinsmen Mr. Robert Rowe now or lately a
scholar in Cambridge. To John Mellowes sundry horse trap-
pings and my stirroppe which late were King James. To John
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 307
Mellowes 40s. for seal ring, and three of his other children
Robert, Benjamin, and Samuel (and Isaack another son).
Hele, 31.
Thomas Blackwaye of London, clothworker. Will 27 January
1592/3; proved 19 February 1592/3. To be buried in church of
Saint Faith's London if please god to calle me in the city. To
poor of hospital of Christs Hospital 40s. To Rowland Wood-
warde thelder sonne of John Woodwarde the elder, of London,
clothworker 100 marks. To Thomas Woodward second son
ditto £100. To Baldwyne Woodward other ditto 100 marks.
To John Woodwarde thelder £10. To Judith Peterfeilde the
daughter of John Woodward the elder and wiff of Robert Peter-
feilde £10 besides £10 I owe to Robert Peterfeilde for part of his
marriage money. To Rachell, Margarett, Marye, and Anne
Woodwarde four of the daughter of the said John Woodwarde
the elder £200, viz : £50 apiece. I entreat my wife to give John
and Elenor Stephens daughters of Edwarde Stephens £10 apiece,
also Lucy Reve wife — f Reve, Clerk £5. All these except
40s. to poor to be paid after decease of my wife Margarett and
intreat wife to leave Rachell Woodwarde the wife of John Wood-
warde the elder all goods and make Rachell executrix etc. If
servant Clement Buckley serve then entreat wife to leave him
£10 etc. Rest to wife Margaret executrix, to perform as prom-
ised to John Woodwarde the elder. Witnesses : Thomas Ned-
ham, Gabriel Hunt Ro : Peterf eild.
Nevell, 95.
Raphe Blackwaye, Esthorpe (Easthope?), Salop, yeoman.
Will 9 April 1583; proved 3 April 1593. To be buried in
Esthorpe church. To my two sons William Blackwaye and
Edmund Blackway all stock of sheepe and six oxe, my crop in
feild and barne after decease of wife Johan. To son William
one bed etc. To son Edmund ditto. To wife Johan all kine etc.
for life. To son William all waynes playnes etc Executors :
wife Johan, my son William. Witnesses : Edmund Blackway
Thomas Gery, Richard Feintrell. Debts owing to testator
Roger Church the younger £10, Thomas Hamlett £8. 15s. 8d,
John Enchmake 40s. Detts testator owes, Roger Fewtrell my
sonne in la we £10. Ellen Fewtrell my daughter in law £10 to her.
Nevell, 28.
308 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Margarett Blackwaie. Nuncupative will: no date; proved 6
July 1596. Of Seynt Faithes London late wiefe of Thomas
Blackwaie of ditto. Husband had made will that if her daughter
Rachel Woodwarde survive to her all goods etc. Said daughter
executrix. No witnesses.
Drake, 55.
Incent Castle Olney, Bucks, gent. Will 16 February 1651/2;
proved 12 May 1652. To be buried in Olney churchyard. Lease
held of Selathull Crewe, Esq. in Olney to frendes John Throck-
morton of London, Esq, and William Johnson of Olney, afore-
said, gent, to be disposed for benefit of sonne George Castell.
To grandchild Incent Castell 40s. and to his brother Francis and
his sister Mary 20s. apeece. Executor : sonn George. Wit-
nesses : Symon Younger, and Humphrey Gall.
Bowyer, 101.
William Churchman, barbor surgeon of the parish of St. Marys
on the Hill neare Billingsgate in London. Will 8 May 1593
proved 12 July 1593. To my wife £50 which my father promised
to give me at our marriage. Also to said wife certain household-
stuff as bedding and of all sortes ells the which my ffather and
mother promised at our departure to bestowe on us but as yet is
not delivered I give and bequeathe to my said wyfe and her
childe (yf it please God she be with childe otherwise to her selfe)
a certain terme of yeares yet to come in a farme or living the
which my grandfather at his decease gave to my uncle with
proviso if he fortuned to dye before the expiration of the said
yeares then the residue of the years unexpired should remaine to
my father and which my father before sufficient witnesses as my
brothers and sisters hathe bestowed the residue of the yeares
remayning uppon me for my better maintenance as he himself
more at large can testifye. Witnesses : Christof er Milles, Raphe
Harkluit. Sole executor: my cosen Miles Harkluit of Leo-
minster county Hereford gent.
Nevell, 58.
William Churchman of the parish of Maunslow in the County
of Salop and Diocese of Herefford. Will 28 June 1602; proved
16 October 1602. To be buried in Maunslow church. To Cathe-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 309
dral Church of Hereford 6d. To sonn William Churchman two
messuages in Cheyney Longvield als Cheyney Longfield and in
the Ongland in the said Countie of Salop lately purchased of
Edward Lacon gentleman and one Richard Linley Smith the said
messuage in Thongeland commonly called Muxfoll als Muchell
etc. and to said sonn William and heirs in default to my daughter
Mary Churchman and heirs. Also to son William messuage in
Thonland held by demys of Roger Churchman my father for
term of 40 years if my said father so long live, paying to my said
father Roger Churchman £8 yearlie etc. said messuage to come
to said William and heirs, in default to daughter Mary Church-
man etc. To said son William £40. To said daughter Mary
£100 to be employed till children are 21 etc. and if both die then
£10 to executors and rest to my wife Frannces and my brother
Charles Churchman, wife to receive £8 yearly out of childrens
portions etc. To son William ( etc.) To
daughter Mary best feather bed etc. To son William one half
dozen silver spoons at 21. Rest to wief Francis. Executors:
father in law John Overton and brother in law Andrew Overton.
Witnesses : Richard Warynge, Richard Tydder John Prees.
Montague, 68.
John Churchman, citizen and marchantayler of London. Will
20 June 1612 ; proved 28 March 1621. Sonne Robert Churchman
havyng paide for me vnto Andrewe Osborne and Peter Brad-
shawe citizens and marchantaylors of London and sondrie others
a £1026 for which I have entered bond for £1500 with said sonne
Robert and whereas said son Robert Churchman did put me in
trust by taking bond in my name of Richard Benian gent deceased
and others and said bond afterwards sued and severall judge-
ments entered in my name for use of said Robert to intent said
Robert be secured as payed to said Richard Benian in considera-
tion of his marriage with Ann daughter of said Richard Benian,
now I devise the said Robert all bills etc. etc. To daughter Alice
Stratford 10s. for ryng. To daughter Elizabeth Bradford 10s.
To daughter Mary Cuttes 10s. Executors : said Robert Wit-
nesses : Everard Fawkener, James Barnard, John Pearse, servant
to Randall Hamner. Admon to Peter Bradshawe creditor son
Robert Church the executor renouncing. Same will registered
again 52 Barrington, testator being now described in margin as
310 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
of South Myms, county Herts and will proved 13 May 1628 by
the son Robert Churchman the executor, no notice being seem-
ingly taken of the proof and registration seven years before.
Dale, 20.
Thomas Churchman of parish of Tidenham in county of
Gloucester, husbandman. Will 20 November 1638; proved 20
May 1639. To the church 2s. To my onlie Daughter Ellinor
£60 to be paid into the hands of my trusty friends and kindred
by my executrix, that is to saie, into William Higgen, James
Smart and ffrancis Seaborne als Plumer, and to bee employed by
them to my said childes best advantage, until she shall accom-
plish the age of eighteen yeares. In case she should die said
legacy to my wife whom I haue made my executrix. To my kins-
man John Baddam and to my cozen Marie George each of them
5s. a peece. To eight of my brother in law Baldwin's children
20s. a peece. To goddaughter Margarett Baldwin 40s. To my
kinswoman Katherin Seuell 5s. To my sister Alice 10s. To my
brother James Smartes children beinge five in number each of
them one twelvemonth old sheepe. To Elizabeth the daughter
of Alice my sister one sheepe. To Thomas Hawkins, John
Joyner my godchildren 2s. a peece. Wife Elianor sole executrix :
Overseers : William Higgen, James Smart, and ffrancis Seaborne.
Witnesses : Jo : Pittes, cler', Grace Godwine. Proved at London
by executrix.
Harvey, 90.
John Churchman, Lynton (Linton?), countie of Cambridge.
Will 30 April 1645; proved 29th August 1645. To be buried by
executrix. To wife Bridgett messuage where I dwell and tene-
ment in occupation of Andrewe Patteridge with buildings
orchard croft etc. etc for her life then to my sonne Robert. Also
to wife Bridgett for life two half acres in Lynton fields then to
my sonne William To sonne William iio at 21. To daughter
Ellen £12 ditto. To daughter Elizabeth ditto. Rest to wife
Bridgett executrix. Witnesses : Tho. Barker, George Browne.
Rivers, 106.
Thomas Churchman, cittizen and clothworker of London Will
20 December 1650; proved 13 April 1653. Goods in two parts
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 311
one part to my three children Thomas Churchman, Nathaniell
Churchman and Dorothie Downer, and other part to said son
Nathaniell Churchman and said daughter Dorathie Downer.
Executrix: daughter Dorathie Downer. Witnesses: Tho. Hol-
lier, J110 Owen, Tho. Hutton, Katherine Symonds, Alexander
Colston.
Brent, 324.
Ozias Churchman
The Nyneteenth daie there
issued forth Ires of administracon to John
Churchman the urall and lawf ull sonne
by of Ozias Churchman late of
order of the parishe of Austins London Cittizen ye last
Court. deceased To administer of all and of
Singular the goodes chattells and Aprell
debts of the said deceased hee the
said John Churchman beeinge firste
sworne faithfully to administer
Admon Act Book 1655, folio 61.
Francis Churchman the younger of Clouton, county Salop
yeoman. Will 19 February 1655; proved 16 June 1657. To
Joane my wife all the lands bequeathed me by John Walcott Esq.
after her decease to my son Francis. To my said son all my
estate personal after my debts are paid. Father Francis Church-
man sole executor. Witnesses : Steph : Evans, Thomas Browne.
Ruthen, 225.
Francis Churchman of St. Mildred, City of Canterbury,
Brewer. Will 10 June 1656; proved 22 July 1658. To my son
William Churchman 20s. if it bee lawfully demanded. All the
rest to my executrix my wife Margaret Churchman. Overseer :
Thomas Stevenson of Westminster, London, gentleman. Wit-
nesses: Thomas Foster, Nicho: Stredwicke.
Wootton, 510.
Joseph Churchman. Will 4 May 1658; proved 14 August
1658. To be buried in parish church of Woollich. Executors:
my brother John Kerke, Cozen George Garrett. All my goods
312 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
to my wife Margarett Churchman also the lease now in tenure of
Daniell Chrismas, Beniamin Handler and Archenden Cope in the
parish of Woollwich for her natural life and after her decease to
my son Joseph Churchman. To cozen Thomas Churchman the
shop he now workes in. To my son Joseph all leases not given
in this will in Woollwich. The "Rose and Crowne" in Plum-
stead also the house at Arpenton. If he die the reversion of the
first three leases to my wife and her heirs. The leases in Wool-
wich to my sister Anne Hoopers three sonnes vixt. John, Tobias,
and David Hooper. The Rose and Crowne to my sister Mar-
garet Hawell's daughter Elizabeth Hawell. The house in Arpen-
ton to Allen Churchman son of my brother Allen Churchman.
To cozen Richard Churchman £10. To cozen George Garrett all
wearing apparell, to John Kerker £4. Witnesses: Anne Tomson
George Dodd, Henry Franke.
Wootton, 415.
Francis Churchman of Cloughton, county Salop. Will 14 Sep-
tember 1658; proved 12 February 1658/9. To Joane my wife
all my goods except 5s. apeece which I give unto my five children.
Also I give unto Frances Churchman my grandchild 20s. and doe
leave the tuition of my said grandchild unto my said wife (and?)
my daughter in lawe Johan Churchman. Thomas Browne being
unkle to my said grandchild, my sonne Roger Churchman and
Stephen Evans gent. Executrix : wife Johan. Witnesses :
Stephen Evans, Thomas Browne.
Pell, 127.
Nicholas Churchman, late of Audley End in parish of Saffrom
Walden, county Essex. Nuncupative will middle of December
1657; proved 4 October 1659. Left all to his wife Mary and his
children at her decease. Witnesses : Edmond Turner, Richard
Trott. Letters of administration granted to Mary Churchman
his relict.
Pell, 501.
Henry Collet of Little Dorrington in the parish of Welford,
county Warwick, yeoman (proved 20 February 1647/8) mentions
brother Anthony Goodwin.
Essex, 25.
Wills and administrations. 313
John Crowe, Great Yarmouth, county Norfolk, marchante,
Will 2 August 1564: proved 14 April 1565 by William Pierson,
proctor of William Crowe. To repairs of Yarmouth Church
5/ — . To William Crowe my son, my house that John Boyce
dwelleth in which was sometime Alice Barnards with the two
tenements adjoinung &c, also my house in the rowe that marches
upon the place late John Camells called a fish house and tacle with
appurtenances — to him and his heirs for ever, and also two
fishers called the Blythe and the other named the William with
all their tacle. Also three score of heringes nettes called xij
skores with xiiij Ropes to the same belonging and all my plancke
in my greate horde that I bought of Master Richmond and also
xl planckes lying at Broddishe in Suffolk, also a silver and gilte
salte made up with turrettes with the cover, a pinte pott of silver
and gilte, two tasters of silver, other silver, beds &c, cupboards,
Kettles &c. I give him four gownes, he to give one of them to
Thomas Smyth his brother-in-law. Also table-washing fatt,
shipp cheste, two bowes, two billes, two casses for arrowes with
shaftes in them. To Kyrchian my wife, my place that I dwell in
wiyh my two great yards with appurtenances, being Roote faste
and nayle faste, briminge vessels &c. Also to her my great fishe
house in Master Parfayes Rowe buttinge upon John Wakeman
and John Pallmer for her life conditionally, that she release her
dowry in my house late Alice Barnards &c, and also make her
release of my fish house lyinge by John Camells next adjoining
to her house towards the East with yard and well. To my wife
eight herrings netts called nine skores ready to the sea &c, also
£5 in money, blankets, sheets &c, a plaine salte of silver and gilte
with the cover, a silver pott, a silver goblett, a maser hooped
with silver and percell gilt and a dozen silver spoons, also all the
wood and coles, and wheate and malte that I leave at my ending
day. To Christian Rome 5/ — . To Joane Willson 12/ — . My
wife and son William executors. Supervisor: my son-in-law
Thomas Smyth, he to give my son good counsel and to stick by
him honestly, he to have 40/ — . Witnesses : William Burwey,
scriptor, Richard Fletcher Curat of the parish, Nicholas (Ken?)
and John Parfaye.
Morrison, 12.
William Crowe of great Yermouth, Norfolk, merchant. Will
314 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
30 March 1614; proved 3 June 1614. To be buried in chancel
of St. Nicholas in Great Yarmouthe neere my father and my
sonne John Crowe on south side of 24th Chancell about the upper
stepp etc. For sermon 20s. To reparation of church 20s. To
30 poore folke 15 men and 15 women 30 black gowns if in winter
frieze gownes, if summer other light black also I2d. each. To
poor of Great Yarmouth on funeral day in St. Nicholas church
£10. To haven of Yarmouth £5. To wife Alice £40 yearly for
maintenance viz : 40 marks by executor and 20 marks by my
sonn Parker etc. To wife Alice bedsteede and hangings with
tester which were her father's now in the seeled Chamber also
trundle bedsteede, three feather beddes, six paire of sheetes twoe
coveringes but not any of those which are to hange the hall
Chamber and blanketts sufficient for same, also reasonable to
furnish one room, a table forme and stooles as overseer thinks
meete for a woman alone. Also to said Alice one silver salte the
best salte or thother silver guilte at discretion of executor, also
one bowle of silver and guilte to drinke wyne in provided she
shall not meddle with houses etc. but release dower etc. To
sonne in lawe Mr Anthonie Loveday Ronge of £3, and to his wief
Elianor Loveday my daughter £6. 13s. 4d. for paire of braceletts
to weare in memorie of her loving father. To grandchild Henrie
Loveday £6. 13s. 4d at 18. To Elianor Loveday eldest daughter
of said Anthonie Loveday ditto ditto. To my grandchild Annie
Loveday ditto ditto To Marie Loveday £20 ditto. To the
youngest daughter of said Anthonie Loveday £6. 13s. 4d. ditto.
To my youngest son William Crowe my capitall messuage in
Great Yarmouth wherein I dwell with appurtenances as the
orchards called the Vaulte the Fishouses on South side ioyning
vppon Mr. Thrower now Mr. Warnes and alsoe the pale yard
purchased of the towne. Also to said son William Crowe house-
hold stuff e, tables, stooles, hangings, brass pewter etc (furnish-
ing his Mother's one chamber) also plate delivered to his mother
as before willed. To my sonne Parker Crowe houses etc. in
Lowestofte late Mr. Bartholomewes now in occupation of Wil-
liam Lucas called by the name of the Angell with the brewinge
vessells, Mill and other thinges etc. Also to sonn Parker Crowe
my Cheaffe and a half lyinge over against Basketts well in Lowe-
stofte purchased of Thomas Churche of Yarmouth which is free-
hold and now in occupation of said William Lucas also to son
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 315
Parker Crowe my grogram gowne girded with velvett. To my
cosen Symon Wells of Havergate 40s. for ringe. Rest to sonn
William Crowe, desiring sonns Parker Crowe and William Crowe
to live together as brothers referring questions which arise to
three honest men Anthonie Loveday my sonne, Edward Owner
and Robert Norgate. Executor : son William Crowe. Over-
seer : said sonn in lawe Mr. Anthonie Loveday Witnesses :
Edward Owner, Robert Norgate, Raph Owner.
Lawe, 54.
William Crushe, yeoman, Roxwell. Will 13 September 1607.
To son William, not 18. To son Robert. To daughters Joane,
Elizabeth, and Dorothie. My executrix to deliver in goods or
money to Thomas Kynge, gent, Thomas Crushe, junior, Hum-
phrey Aylett, and John Goodyn inhabitants of Roxwell £90. To
wife Dorothie etc. etc.
Huddleston, 80.
John Dalbye of Milcombe Oxon gen* (9 Dec. 1615). Men-
tions John Goodwin a son of Richard Goodwin "my son in law.
Cope, 103.
Edward Dormer, citizen and haberdasher of London. Will
dated 21 January 1538, proved 12 January 1539.
Mentions cousin John Goodwyn of Winchenden and his wife.
Alenger, 1.
Dorothie Duke, precincts of Cathedrall Church of Holie Trini-
tie Norwich, widow of Mr. Edmund Duke of Benhall, Suffolk,
Esquier. Will 20 January 161 1/2; proved 23 May 1614. To be
buried in Benhall church. To son in law Sir John Bleuerhassett,
knt, guilt cupp. To my daughter his wife bedd and bedstead etc
in best strangers chamber at Catton and five silver candlesticks,
casting bottle, ryng with three diamonds, silver snuffers, three
siluer plates, one Damske tablecloth with the work of Holofernes
etc. To their son and heire Henry Bleuerhassett £40 at 21,
beding in spanged chamber at Catton, yron bound coffer, plane
boardcloth etc. To son Samuel Bleuerhassett of Lowdham Esq,
silver cupp of 4 pondes. To my daughter his wife gold ryng
with two diamonds, guilt salt, siluer boll, chafing dish etc. To
316 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
my goddaughter Dorothy Bleuerhassett £50, siluer boll and salt
of bell fashion etc. To son in law Mr. William Webb, great
siluer cup of 4 pondes. To my daughter his wife ring with three
diamonds, three siluer plates, silver sugar boxe, one longe carpet
wrought with murray grounde, cupbordcloth with long quishion
that belongs thereto. To her daughter Anne Webb silver boll.
To my sonne Sydner silver boll vsed every day canopye being
cloath of gould brase pott, etc. To my brother Sir Robert Jer-
myn ryng. To godson William Sidner ditto. To Mrs. Corbett
little square quishion wrought with flowers. To my brother
Sidner ring two siluer spoons of 13s. 4d. To [La dye Ashfeild,
erased] goddaughter Dorothie Sydner ditto. To my Ladie Ash-
feild white taffata quishion wrought with desire. To godsonne
Edmund Duke standing guilte cupp and crimson velvet quishion
wrought with the Dukes and Jermyns Armes. To cosen Mrs.
Jane Turrell 20s. To Cosen Thurston of Hoxton gould rynge.
To his wife ditto. To goddaughter Mrs. Frances Archdale
canopie with curtaine. To her sonn my godsonne two siluer
spoones of a mark piece. To William Fugell Clerk 10s. To
cosen Nicholls Edgar gold rynge. To godchild Cosen Smyth,
his daughter Dorothie, to Dorothie daughter of Sir John Fars-
boroughe and to Mr. Thomas Curbells sonne each peices of plate
of 20s. To nephew Edward Elms £5. To Cosen Everedes
sonne my godson piece of plate of 20s. To neece Katherin wife
of William Snowdyne £5, a little siluer boll, featherbed and sheets.
To nephew Percey Teaster of a bedd of tawney couler damaske
and ymbrodered with yellowe. To servant Elyas Toogood 10s.
To my Mrs Thomas Ashlee 10s. To Ann Creakmore bed etc.
To Cannons and Singingmen 10s. To poore of Benhall 20s, of
Catton 10s. To my servant Emma 5s. Rest to son Thomas
Duke executor. Witnesses : Theodore Goodwyne and William
Fugill, Clerke, and Mary Goodwyne. Memorandum. What
given to daughter Elizabeth Webbe if she die to her daughter
Ann Webb.
Lawe, 33.
Thomas Eacharde, Greate Yarmouth, county Norfolk, mer-
chant and one of the Bayliffs there. Will 18 October 1576;
proved 17 November 1576. To be buried in church of Great
Yarmouth. To wief Martha 400 marks I am bound to leave her
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 3X7
also £5. To daughters Thomazin Eacharde and Elizabeth Each-
arde residue and if wife with child to all at 21 or marriage if not
married before 15, and if all die, to my brethren John Eacharde,
Loye Eacharde, Peter Eacharde and Christopher Eacharde etc.
To said brethren John Eacharde, Loye Eacharde, Peter Eacharde,
Christopher Eacharde and sister Elizabeth Eacharde £5 each.
To my mother Katherine 40s. to distribute amonge the poore of
the congregation. If it happen my childrens porcon growe and
accrue vnto my brethrene then so much as in executor's hands
more than £40 he shall give the same to the congregation of
Christe. To my father my best armor. Executors to keepe
house till feast of nativity of or Lorde. To Mr. Sharpe 40s. To
Mr. Goodyn 40s. To Mr. Harte 10s. To Father Harrison 10s.
To Mary Tutte 20s. To Mr. Grosse my vncle my greate tar
kettle. To servant Thomas Warde 20s. To his wief 10s. To
Thomas Laud my servant 20s. To William Brune 20s. To
John Baldrye 20s. To John de Price 13s. 4d. To John Wilcock
20s. To Henrie Wilcok 20s. To Margerie Grosse 20s. To
Margaret Linge 20s. To Elizabeth Browne 10s. To Marie
Curtys 10s. To children of Richard Osborne deceased 10s. each.
To John Calve and his wife 10s. To Mr. Mowse for sermons
5 markes. To poor at buriall 20s. and 8 chawdrons of coale, two
a year. To Thomas Cowper the younger two best herringe
nettes with Jeffrey Pusyett To my nurse 10s. To servant
Richard Echard 5s. Other things at discretion of executor : my
brother John Eacharde. Witnesses: Richarde Mowse Robert
Harte, Thomas Coop. Leonard Fawcett.
Carew, 37.
Charles Faithe, St. Catherine Creechurche, London, merchant.
Will 23 August 1593; proved 18 September 1593. To nephewe
and godson Charles Scragges
To neece Elizabeth Scragges, his sister
Humphrey Scragges their father. To children of Ambrose
Bridges, porter To godsonne Charles Bridges
To Maudelyn wife to
To William Thomson, sonne of John Thomson lately deceased
To Thomas Wilford, son of Robert Wilford lately
deceased and if he die to Fortuna Langeley, daughter
of John Langeley, Cooke. To said Fortuna Langeley
318 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
To servant Davye Garrett To mayde Elizabeth
"Item, I giue to my goode frendes John Challoner,
Goodwyn, Raphe Fitche, and William Ratcliffe, mer-
chantes, and to William Stone, Clothworker, and to Leonard
Pore, merchant, to every of them as much fyne black clothe as
will make them mourning clokes to be worne at my buriall." To
Mrs. Joan Challoner twenty angels for braceletts "Item, I give
to Mrs. Goodwyn the wyfe of the said Goodwyn, tenne
angells to make her a small paire of braceletts. To 44 poor men,
44 black gownes to weare att buriall, 11 each out of St. But-
tolphes without Algate, St. Ollives in Harte Streete, St. Catherine
Creechurch and owt of the minories. Overseers : John Chal-
loner, William Stone, Clothworker, Leonard Poore and Raphe
Fitch. Administration to William Stone, during minority of
Charles and Elizabeth Scragges. Proved 5 February 1604/5 by
Elizabeth Munckas als Scragges, now of age.
Nevell, 67.
Anthony Flynt (1606) mentions sister Goodwyn, brother Col-
lins, sister Christian. John Collins and wife Christian wit.
Anthony Goodwyn.
Stafford, 6.
Richard Francklyn, Willesden, Middlesex, Esq. Will 21
February 1607/8; proved 1614. To be buried in parish
church. Has made yearly grante of £5 to certain honest men his
neighbors of parish of Stanmore the lesse for poore. Has
indented lands to friends John Barne and Francis Roberts of
Willesden and Barne Roberts, son of Francis. If son John
Francklyn lives, daughter Mary Francklyn to have £2000. If
children die, lands to go to sonnes of sister Ellen Sanders, of two
half-sisters Winifred and Johane, and sonnes of uncles Richard
Francklyn, William Francklyn, and Richard (sic) Francklyn.
If own children live, to William, John, Richard, Thomas, and
Freeman Nicholl, sons of said sister Johan Nicholl £20 each at
21, to Henry Heyley, John Heyley, and Edward Archer, sons of
sister (Winifred) Archer ditto; ditto to sons vncle Richard
Francklyn of Willeden, deceased. To sons of uncle William
Francklyn of Kyngesbury, deceased, £10 at 21 ; ditto to sons of
uncle Richard Francklyn of Stanmor, deceased. To godson Wil-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 319
liam Sanders, son of sister Ellen, £100 and to other sons £20
each. To very loving sister Ellen Saunders £40. To sister
Johan Niccoll, wife of William Niccoll of Finchley, £40. To
Ellen and Martha Niccoll, daughters of Johan, £20 each at 21.
To Winifred Archer, one of the daughters of sister Archer £20.
To each daughter of uncle Richard Francklin of Stanmore,
deceased, £5. To Rose Winchester, wife of John Winchester
of Rislupp, daughter of uncle William Francklyn of Kyngberry,
deceased £10. (unfinished)
Rudd, 70.
John Goodhinde of Sawsforde, Somerset (No Abstract made)
1571-2.
Daper, 10.
Will of Johan Goodhinde of Saltford, Co. Somerset, widow,
dated 14 March 1 599-1600. Testatrix mentions (amongst
others) her brother John Fisher the elder, of Hampton in the
said county, clothier, her nephew John Fisher the younger, of
Bath Easton in the same county clothier, John Goodhind's chil-
dren and George Goodhind's children (in general terms), and
Thomas Goodhind's daughter Johan.
The above will was proved 4 August 1600.
Wallopp, 37.
Will of Alice Goodhind of Saltford Co. Somerset, widow,
dated 7 October 1614. Daughter Johan Jones. To John Stur-
ridge. To Sapience Sturridge. To four of daughter Joan
Jones' children, viz. Anne Sturridge, William, Henry and James
Sturridge, under 21. Son John Goodhind. Daughter Sarah
Charmberie. Daughter-in-law Sapience Goodhind. Son John
Goodhind's children, viz. John, William, Edward Goodhind. To
Anne Goodhind. To Sarah Goodhind (unmarried). To Eliza-
beth Goodhind. To Eleanor Goodhind. To Abednago Goodhind
son of John Goodhind. To Misaacke Goodhind. Sarah Charm-
berie daughter of James Charmberie. My two daughters Joan
Jones and Sarah Charmbery. To James Charmbery son of
James Charmbery. To William Charmbery. To John Sturridge
son of John Sturridge. To Sarah Goodhind. Brother William
320 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Byde of Kainsam. Son-in-law James Charmberie of Hampton.
Proved 15 Feb. 1 614-15 by son John Goodhind, executor.
Rudd, 10.
Thomas Goodhinde of Saltford Co. Somerset, yeoman, 22 July
1644. Daughter Mary. Property in Saltford and in Bitton,
Upton and Beach Co. Gloucester. Daughter Rebecca Goodhinde.
Daughter Edith Goodhinde. Daughter Elizabeth Goodhinde.
Wife Elizabeth. Kinsmen Thomas Goodhinde, of Kelston, and
John his brother.
Proved 30 Dec, 1645 by Rebecca Goodhinde and Elizabeth Good-
hinde the daughters, executrixes.
Admon of goods unadministered by Rebecca Chetwynd alias
Goodhind, now deceased, the dau. and one of the executrixes, and
by Elizabeth Goodhind, the dau. and other executrix, now also
deceased, granted 15 July 1687. To John Chetwynd, Clerk, the
husband and administrator of the said Rebecca.
Rivers, 146.
William Goodhind of Saltford Co. Somerset, yeoman, 10 Janu-
ary 1652. My grandchild William Goodhind of Salibury Co.
Wilts. My grandchild William Goodhind of Sadbury Co.
Gloucester. To my grandchild Mary Goodhind of Sadbury
aforesaid. To my daughter Elizabeth Dowleing and to each of
(her) children. My daughter Wellthing Tunstale and each of
her children. My son Thomas Goodhind. My grandchild Mary
Goodhind of Saltford aforesaid. My grandchild Elizabeth Good-
hind of Saltford. My grandchild John Goodhind of Saltford.
Son Robert Goodhind deceased. Daughter Edith Goodhind
deceased, to whom testator had given a marriage portion.
Grandchildren Richard and Misaack Goodhind. Grandchild
Mary Dowling. Son-in-law Misaack Goodhind, executor. Thos
Goodhind a witness. Proved by Exr. 27 Sept. 1653.
Brent, 89.
(The above was probably father of the student adm. at Oriel Coll.
1622 and entered in Matriculation Book as William Goodwin.
H. F. Waters.)
Thomas Gottes of the Inner Temple London gen*. (1 Nov. 30
Elizth) 1588 of Ribroughe parva Norfolk, son of Nicholas Gottes,
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 321
mentions wife Anne Gottes dau. of Thomas Goodwine — also
Blighborough Sufi*, sons Richd Thos. Nicholas Gottes.
Harrington 1592, 21.
Mary Haffenden als Godden, Waldron, Sussex. Administra-
tion 18 February 1695/6 to husband Markwich Haffenden.
Administration Act Book 1696, page 27.
Elizth Hailes of Lower Shadwell, Stepney, Middx. widow (28
Sept 1664) — (already printed in Gleanings) mentions cousin
Martha Goodwin.
Hyde, 25.
William Haughfen of Woodbridge, diocese of Norwich, 18
April 1547 proved 28 Sept. 1547. To be buried in the churchyard
of Woodbridge. Wife Lettice. My tenement in St. Stephen's
Ipswich. Tenement in Woodbridge. Nephew Robert Haugh-
fen. Nephew Robert Cotelle's children. Cousin Henry Good-
wyn. Brother in law William Elmys and the said Henry
Goodwyn, with wife to be executors.
Coode, 31.
"Jesus be my speede." Francis Hawe als Hawes of Bel-
champe St. Paul, county Essex. Will 7 November 1626; proved
2 April 1622. To be buried in church or churchyard. All lands
coppie and free vnto Edmond Hawe als Hawes youngest sonn of
Edmond Hawe alias Hawes of Solishall county Warwicke, gent,
out of said house, lands etc. my sister Anne Morrice to have £5
yearly for life vppon lawf ull request at my nowe dwelling house
called Coles in Belchamp St. Paul and after decease of my sister
Ann Morrice unto Arthur Hawe als Hawes of Solishall £5 etc.
To Ann and Mary Pining daughters of late sister Joane Pining
£5 apiece. To poor of Solishall 20s. of Belchamp St. Paul 6s. 8d.
Executors : Henry Rastell of Stamford, county Lincoln, gent,
and William Rastell his brother. Rest of goods etc. to sister An
Morrice and her six children, Golding Morrice, Vrsula Morrice,
Thomas Morrice, William Morrice, An Morrice and Joan Mor-
rice. Witnesses : William Nelson, Christopher Browne and
Nicholas Morice. Proved by William Rastell reserving to Henry
Rastell.
Savile, 30.
322 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Augustine Heathe, Liffbrd in the Realme of Ireland in a letter
wrytten by him and sent vnto Mr. Richard Otway of the Cittie
of London, Merchant Taylor bearing date 5 October 1600, viz :
he gave vnto servant Wylliam Hancock all clothes in hands of
said Richard Otway and to vse him kindly. Rest to said Richard
Otway. Administration 21 January 1600/01 to Richard Otway
of parish of St. Augustine by Paul's Gate.
Woodhall, 1.
John Highlord citizen alderman of London (1641) mentions
sisters Wellington, Goodwin and Bennett etc.
Evelyn 1641, 150.
William Hollawey of East Bergholt, Suffolk, clothier (1608)
mentions cousin Mary Goodwyn, cousin John Goodwin, friends
John, Daniel Goodwyn.
Dorsett, 24.
John Hooker, Petersfeilde Hampshire blacksmith. Will 16
March 1601/2; proved 3 May 1602. To be buried in Peters-
field churchyard. To poore of Burroughe of Petersfield 3s. 4d.
at buriall. To wife Marie dwelling house with shoppe, sellers,
barns stables etc for life also £30 her father doth owe me uppon
bond and hereby discharge John Colbrock my father in law of
this debt. Also to wife six Acres of otes, two Acres of wheat,
three kine on gelding bride and saddle, fetherbedd, flockbedd,
fether bolster, flock bolster, three blancketts six paire of sheets
two pillowes two pillowberes bedstede in lodgers chamber great
cheste in parlor my blew coverlett two of best brass pottes, three
middle kettles, dozen pewter four candlesticks, brass
panns, andirons, paire lamps, fryer pan and a chair. To John
Parker son and heir to Nicholas Parker my son in law house etc.
after decease of wife with remainder to Thomas Parker another
son of Nicholas Parker, by Marie my daughter and for want of
heirs male to my daughter Ellianor and her heirs then to my
daughter Dorothie, then to my daughter Margaret, then to daugh-
ter Elizabeth, then to son in law Nicholas Parker. To daughter
Elinor £40 at 21 or marriage. To daughter Dorothie £40 to
hands of John Wyatt of Petersfeilde for her bringing up. To
daughter Margaret £40 to hands of John Feilde of Petersfield
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 323
ditto. To daughter Elizabeth £40 ditto to hands of my brother in
law John Colbroke. If daughters die then to son in law Nicholas
Parker. To Richard Forde a dublett two pere of breeches and a
jerkin. Rest to son in law Nicholas Parker executor. Over-
seers : brother in law John Colbroke. Witnesses : John Feilde,
Richard Hawsteede, and William Colbrooke.
Montague, 37.
Walsingham Hooker, Eastbech worth, Surrey, yeoman. Will
22 July 1618; proved 18 August 1618. To be buried in church
of East Bechworth. To William Flynt sonn of William Flynt,
and Jane Flynt daughter ditto, and Thomas Flint son ditto £10
apiece at 21 or marriage. To brother in law Thomas Bursten
£10. To Agnes Bursten, Mary Bursten, Thomas Bursten and
Alice Bursten children of ditto, ditto each at 21 or marriage. To
Hanna Hogyesflesh daughter of brother in law John Hogyesflesh
£20 at 21 or marriage. To church of East Bechworth and Lighe
10s. each. To poore of Lee als Lighe £5, of East Beachworth
ditto. To William Hawoden's children £10, William Hawoden
to have use etc. To William Hawoden all apparell boots and
shoes excepted. To Johan wife of William Needham Brackhons,
fetherbed, coverlet and also my white mare, on desk a trucke.
To Richard Daye the elder of Dorking my Bible. To John Saker
Senior my hording peece with furniture. To John Styles all
birdnetts with my botts and shooes. Executors : Richard Daye
the younger of Dorking and Robert Saker of Brockham the elder.
Overseers: Thomas Alchin of East Bechworth and Thomas
Cassey of Rigate. Witnesses : Arthur Browne and John
Browne.
Meade, 79.
John Hooker, Lambeth, Surrey, yeoman. Will 14 November
1616; proved ult. October 1618. Yf please god child wherewith
my wife travelleth be safelie borne, to a boy at 21 or a daughter
at marriage or 18, £100 etc. If wife marries to give bond to
brother Edward Hooker and brother Thomas Hooker for paying
legacy etc. To brother Edward Hooker £10. To brother
Thomas's son dwelling with him Henry Hooker £5 at 16. For
duty to my father and- mother, to father a morning cloak and to
mother a morning gowne. To church of Lambeth £5 for repayr-
324 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ing seats and £5 to poore. To servant William Ludon a suite of
cloaths, my hatt, cloake with silver lace, dublett, hose, jerkyn and
stockings. To my boy John Gare 40s. To servant Elizabeth
Leste 20s. To Thomas Harwardes the minister of Lambeth 40s.
To Thomas Taylor of Lambeth gloves of a angel price or 10s.
Residue to wife Ellen Hooker, executrix. Overseers : Thomas
Harward the minster of Lambeth and Thomas Tayler of Lam-
beth and each £6 or a cowe. Witnesses : Thomas Harwardes,
Thomas Tayler. Codicil annexed to will of John Hooker of
Tooting deceased. Said John Hooker on 26 and 27 of September
1618 lying sicke in sicknes whereof he died so having contributed
to building of seats in church of Lambeth the £5 for seats to be
no part of will. Remove £5 or a Cowe to Thomas Harward and
Thomas Tayler. Witnesses: Ambrose Gallawaye, Jane Perrye,
Ellen Hooker the executrix, proved by executrix.
Meade, 100.
Elianor Hooker of Tootinge, Surrey, widdow and executrix of
will of John Hooker late deceased. Will 31 October 1618;
proved 11 November 161 8. To brother William Jones £20 in
cattell or goods. To sister Ann Hooker silke grograyne petti-
coat bound about with watchet silke and siluer lace. To Henry
Hooker and John Hooker children of my sister Ann Hooker £5
viz : 50s. apiece. To sister Elizabeth Egars child which is most
like her £5 etc. To sister Ann Jones wief of William Jones best
gowne laid with silke and siluer lace. To sistar Rachell Jones
my morning gowne. To Mary Jones wife of William Jones
waterman, one of my hatts. To Mrs. Hardinge of Lambeth two
china dishes. To Goodye Browne of Lambeth Marshe my stuff
gowne. To goodie Cleveland a cotton gowne. Rest to brothers
Edward Hooker and Moyses Jones, executors. Witnesses :
Edw. Matthewe public scrivener, John Leanes scr, Edward Tros-
will servant to said Edward Matthewe.
Meade, 103.
Thomas Hooker, Raingham, Essex, lighterman. Will last daie
of September 1652; proved 20 April 1653. All to wife Marie
and daughter Elizabeth executrixes. Overseer: Brother in law
Robert Nicholson of Great Burstead, yeoman, also guardian of
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 325
my said daughter during her mynoritie. Witnesses: Leonell
Leonard, Joshuah Leonard.
Brent, 34.
Thomas Hooker, Whitwell, county of Rutland, yeoman. Will
12 November 1652; proved 26 August 1653. To be buried in
church of Whitwell. To sonne Thomas £3 at 21 and two pay re
of sheetes and foure sheepe to be sold out by John Osborne of
Whitwell. To daughter Elizabeth ditto, ditto, also one great
panne after decease of her mother. Rest to wife Elizabeth exec-
utrix. Witness : John Osborne.
Brent 79.
Peter Hyll (Hylle in margin) citizen and cordwainer of Lon-
don, St. Sepulchre w*out Newgate. Will 6 June 151 1; proved
ult. January 151 1/2. To be buried forgenst Corpus Xpi Chapell
at the ende of Seynt Annes goyng into Corpus Xpi chapell wlin
the church of Seynt Sepulchre. To high auter 2od. To brother-
hood of Our Lady of St. Steven founded in said church 2od. To
broderhed of Corpus Xpi ditto. To reparation of parish of Seynt
Mary Magdalen of Loughton Essex ther as I was born 6s. 8d.
To Woodforth church there by as my moder lyeth buried 3s. 46..
To my sisters sonn Thomas Grene dublett of chamlett. To Wil-
liam Grene and Edward his broder 3s. 4d. each in hands of said
William Grene. To my broder's son Thomas Hill a russett
gowne furred wt lambe. To my tenant John Goodwyn a gowne
of violet furred with fytchens. To the clothing of my craft
6s. 8d. to goo to their hall and make mery on that day that I
shall be buried. Residue to wife Alice executrix. Overseers:
Robert Serly and William Boane, and to Robert Serle(sic) 6s.
8d, and to William Boane new gowne. Witnesses John Orme,
John Tanner, Jamys Walwyn, and others.
Fettiplace, 5.
Thomas Hewe als Humfrey, Honition (Honiton?), Devon.
Will dated 18 September 1636: proved 10 February 1636/7.
To poore of Honiton £20. To sonne Abraham 2 best suits and
£150 owing me in London, etc., or if not come in three years
£150 to be given to Master Roger Clay and Master Thomas
Ward, both of London, for said Abraham, etc. To daughter
326 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Faith Hewe als Humfrey £150. To daughter Mary £150, to
three children at 21, etc. etc. To wife Margaret, tenement lately
bought of William Fishwick, called Cleahed and Millground held
of Mr. Yonge, also annuity of £10, payable by one Mr. Munneys.
To brother John Heweals Humfrey three suits and 30s. for life
our of Bowyers. To Faith Barton of Alescom £5, or if she die
to her mother Barbara Barton. To my sister Barbara Barton my
silken stocking. To kinsman Peter and Henry Hewe als Hum-
frey and to Henry son of Robert Lee 10s. each. Rest to wife
Margaret, executrix, etc. etc. Overseers : Isaacke Northcott of
Honiton, Roger Clay and Thomas Ward of London.
Signed Thomas Humfrey.
Witnesses : Isaac Northcott, William Stagg of Rensom in
Dorset.
Gore, 19.
Henrie Humfrie of Ipswich, Suffolk, clothier. Will dated
2 November 1631 : proved 20 January 1631/2. To wife Rebecca
household stuff, plate, coppers, and tayntet for life, then to sone
Henrie, best bedsted, and to sone Robert sett worke Chester, etc.
To son Samuel, little siluer and guilt salt, etc, and to sonne John
copper, taynter, and rest. Executrix to be bound to nephewe
Thomas Humfrie in £150. To said sonne Samuel £200 at 21.
To sone Robert all lands in Ellmsett at 21, and if son Henrie
make any claim at 21 his legacies to be void, etc. To brother
Henrie Humfrie my grograme gowne, To my brother in lawe
John Goodding, Clerke, £4, soe he becometh bound to executrix
in £4 to pay 40s. to his eldest sone, my godsonne at 18. To Mr.
Warde, prcher of Ipswiche, Mr. Turnbull, pTcher of St. Mar-
garett's in Ipswiche, and Mr. Ashbie, Clerk, my nephewe 40s.
each. To Mr. Scott, p'son of St. Clements parish 20s. To Mr.
Holt, schoolmaster 10s. Forgive nephew John Humfrie debt of
£4. 18s. To nephewe Thomas Humfrie and neice Margaret
Humfrie, daughter of my deceased brother John, 40s. each. To
Kinsman William Lawrence, the coate wch I doe vsually weare.
Rest of apparell to kinsfolk. Executrix : to pay to William Pett
£12 and to neice Suzan Bray, moneys on hand by her father's
will. To servants William Searles, 20s. Anne Kemp, 30s. and
Hellen Harding 5s. To poore of St. Margaretts, etc. Executrix
to bring up children and if any attaine to good abilities and fitness
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 327
and desire to be educated in courses of scholarship, executrix to
help them etc, Rest to executrix, Wife Rebecca executrix, she
to give bond to Henry Dad, Esq and John Baker, or else brother
Henrie Humfrie and nephews Thomas Humfrie, executors.
Witnesses : Tho : Fastolf , George Raymond.
Audley, 2.
William Johnson of Wappinge, parish of White chappel, yeo-
man. Will 5 June 1605 ; proved 10 June 1605. To be buried in
churchyard neere Robert Hide deceased viz. in St. Buttolphes
without Algate. Forgive unto Martin and unto Lettis Johnson,
my father and mother £10 they owe for money lent. To sister,
Dorothy Johnson £6. To brother Thomas Johnson £4 at 21.
To brother Nicholas Johnson ditto etc. To aunte Margery John-
son 10s. To Peter Clay 40s over the £10 given him by his mother
in her widowhood. To Charles Clay the like sum as his brother
etc. Residue to wief Margaret Johnson, executrix. Overseers :
Clement Budder and George Burnam. Witnesses : Clement
Budder, George Burnam, Roger Holder.
Hayes, 52.
Joan Johnson of St. Botolph's Aldersgate, London, widow.
Will 1 March 1655/6; proved 25 April 1656 To my grandchild
John Johnson, son of my son Richard, all the money owes me by
the state on a "publique f ayth doubled Bell" except £20 which I
bequeath to my sister Marian Wright of Bristol, my neice, her
daughter Joan Tilly, and my kinsmen Simon and John Wind-
over. To said John Johnson, my bed, etc, at Walthamstow,
Essex. To Mary Johnson, daughter of my son Richard, to Mary
Johnson, daughter of my son Simon to Elizabeth Johnson, daugh-
ter of my son Henry, and to Nathaniel Johnson, son of my son
Richard, all my movable goods at Walthamstow and at Maiden-
head Alley, Aldersgate Street, London. To Elizabeth daughter
of son Henry, £100 due from a bond from Mr. Robert Marsh.
To my son Benjamin Johnson £50. To Thomas Windover in
county Beds, brother of Simon and John 40s. To Richard
Mabott 20s. To cousin Elizabeth Windover 40s. To cousins
Dorothy and Sarah Fage 50s. each. To neice Elizabeth Yarway
50s. To Mr. Nalton, minister of St. Leonard, Foster Lane, Lon-
don, 30s. To Mr. Piggott of Walthamstow 10s. To poor of St.
328 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Botolphs Aldersgate 50s. To poor of Walthamstow 50s. To
poor of Braintree £3 Mr. James Sparrowhauke owes me. Exec-
utor : grandchild John Johnson, if he be dead, his brother
Nathaniel. Overseers : Colonel Bromfield, and Mr. Edward
Wade. Witnesses : John Fisher, Dorothy Horwood, and Sarah
Horridge. Administration granted to Richard Johnson, father
of John Johnson, a minor, the executor.
Berkley, 125.
Elizabeth Katterson, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, widow. Will
11 October 161 1; proved 3 November 161 7. To reparation of
Yarmouth 40s. To reparation of Yarmouth Haven 50s. To
Mr. Yonger, preacher in Yarmouth, 10s. To Agnes Flower of
Bungay, widow, £5. To Augustine Flower, late of Bungay,
butcher, £5 &c. To cosen John Butterphant and Margaret
Butterphant his sister £5 apeece. To cosen Agnes Goodins £5.
To cosen Agnes daughter £5. To widow Dickes of Norwich
40s. To Margaret Carlinge of Yarmouth 20s. To Judith Smyth,
wief of Willm. Stowe, Carter, 20s. To Henry Askew thelder
£5. To Joane Yembes 20s. To Walter Bullard, my godchild,
40s. To Roger Hinderwell 10s. To Elizabeth Wales, daughter
of Richard Wales, 20s. Messuage in Great Yarmouth to be sold,
and of money £40 to be put in stock for poore to be put forth by
bayliffes, &c. To poore of Yarmouth as are aged and cannot
work as executors think requisite. To children of Edward Yems
of Yarmouth named Edmund, Nicholas and John Yems, £5 &c.
To servant Ann Best £5 and best gowne. To my worshipful
good friend Mr. Robert Skarth, Bailif of Yarmouth, £20 and
silver salt. To Alice Warde of Yarmouth, widow, one stone pot
tipped with silver. Rest to Mr. Robert Skarth, executor. Wit-
nesses: Thomas Howgill, scr., Wm. Rowe, Tho: Call, Edmund
Yembes.
Weldon, 103.
Richard Knatchbull of Mersham, Kent, Esquire. Will 18
January 1 590/1 ; proved 15 February 1 590/1. To my sonne and
onely sonne Thomas Knatchbull all lands. To wif Ann Knatch-
bull £400, apparell, cheynes, Jewells, three best bedds etc. coache,
coache horses with foure other best horses and geldings, also
three roomes at my old buildinge at Hattche etc. To sonne
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 329
Thomas all armor and warlick furniture when of age, except my
best white armor to brother Norton. To Sr. Thomas Scott prin-
cipall bay gelding. To Sr. John Scott my younge bay horse in
my stable. To brother Thomas Scott my Lyttle black bayehorse.
To brother Norton Knatchbull horse I had of brother Eston. To
cousin John Knatchbull my baule horses that was Wattses mare.
To cousin Richard Knatchbull black ditto ditto. To brother
Norton all hawkes. To poore of Mersham £20. To my Aunte
Greene 100 marks. To brother Hamon £40. To brother Clay-
brooke £20 To Mr. Reginald Blechendon £20. To Mrs. Judith
Hamon £20 To Mr. John Honywood £20. To cousin John
Greene £20. To godson Richard Johnson son of cousin Timothy
Johnson £20. To brother George Knatchbull £100. To Mr.
Nicholls the preacher £10. To servant Jackson £10. To servant
John Wood, if he recover health £10 etc. To Nurse Baker £10.
To Clement Drewe £10. To Mr. John Kemps wif 40s. To Mr.
Holland son my godson £10. To servants £5 apece. Forgive
brother Thomas Maxwell all dues. Forgive brother Gibbon half
his dues. Forgive Brother Hamon £10. Forgive cousin Gabriell
Greene, cosin John Greene, Mr. Henry Haule, Mr. Golyford, Mr.
Pyckard, Mr. Reginald Blechindon, Mr. Ralph Haynes and
Middleton their dues. John Greene to have lande he occupies
till son Thomas is 21 etc. at 12s. the acre. Executors: brother
Norton Maxwell and cosin John Maxwell. Witnesses : Alex-
ander Hamon, John Greene.
Sainberbe, 12.
William Leader, Great Saint Maries parishe in Cambridge,
Nuncupative will 3 December 1629; proved 9 February 1629/30.
Having sent for William Overton of St. Edmunds parish, draper,
to take and keepe goods. Administration to William Overton.
Scrope, 10.
William Le Gris, London, gentleman. Will 20 May 1593;
proved 22 May 1593. To be buried in church of St. Brides with
late wife. To poor of parish 40s. To preacher 10s. at funerall
to tell poore and others to pray god to bless my pore children etc.
etc. To my three daughters Pollixena wyfe of Edward Savage,
Jane wyfe of Thomas Faunteleroy and Ambrosea wyfe of
Edmund Onley all my messuages etc in Create Yarmouthe in the
330 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
county of Norfolk etc for them and longer Liver then to my
cosin John Le Gris, Clerk, sonn to Nicholas Le Gris late deceased.
To said three daughters houses etc. held on leases in St Brides.
Also to said Pollixena Savage, Jane Faunteleroy, and Ambrosea
Onley each two of my little cusshens of Arras worke whereon
my armes be wrought. To my daughter Jane a ringe called a
ruby and two peces of gold of 20s to keepe for her mother's sake,
also a "Silver and gilte Cupp called the Ragges staffe given me
by my Lorde of Leicester" in regard a piece of plate she gave
me and never requited. To daughter Ambrosea Onley a skin-
nage of silver that was my mothers and six siluer spoones plaine
white with knobbes and a paire of braceletts of gold that were
my wives. To my daughter [Caltherobe two spur rials — erased]
Pollixena Savage a portegue that was her mothers. To my
daughter Caltherobe two spurrialls that were her mothers to
keepe in remembrance. To my sonn Onley my broche that was
my father's. To daughter Onley two spurrialls that were her
mothers. To my men clothes of Clothe etc. To my sonn Savage
my best bedd of Arras worke wrought with gold and silver
wherein my armes and creast viz : the heade the toppe of the
tester and the valence fringed ditto for that I promised longe
since otherwise I would not. Rest of plate etc. to be sold and
£200 to daughter Jane Fauntleroy, rest to pay debts, and then to
daughter Jane and Ambrosea. Executors : Mr. Roger Mon-
tague and Mr. Edward Onley. Overseers : my worshippf ul
friend John Amersham Esquire of the Middle Temple (to whom
best halberd at my house at Kings Line and one halberd in house
at London also best jacke and murryan that hange in hall there)
and cozen Thomas Aldersey dwelling in Milkstreete in London
(to whom best nagge I vse saddle etc.) To executor one gold
ring second saddle. Witnesses : Thomas Lound, Austyn Browne
scr. Hugh Sp — .
Nevell, 46.
Robert Lestrannge the secunde son to Henry Lestrannge,
Esquier. Will proved 6 July 15 12. To day of buriall 100 marks.
To executors to make a tombe at Hunstanton and reparation of
channcell £40. All injuries and wrongs by me done to be recom-
pensed by aduise of Sir Robert Drury, knight, Sir John Heydon,
knyght, William Paston, Roger Towneshend and John Lestrange
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 331
esqres. To churches of Hunstanton, Snelsham, Frenge, Walton
Devylle, Wellesboro, Wynferthinge, and Wygerhall 40s. each.
To every church of parish where I have lands of yerely value of
£13. 6s. 8d. a pair of vestments with armes of me and my wife.
I will that Sir Robert Radcliffe gowne of crymsyn velvet be made
in a cope and honestly made the orfres and embrowderynge on
the same wth his and my mothers armes and myne armes and my
wife's. Also Sir Robert Radclife's debts to be paid as far as his
goods will extende. My suster Anne Radclyff to have 200 marks
towards her annuncement of marriage or elles £10 a yere for lyfe,
so she release tithe etc. if she take the land to her a cupp of silver
and six sponys well 100s. all plare to my wife and son Thomas.
Executor to perform covenants with Sir Nicholas Vaux. Wife
to have gydinge of my daughters till marries and 20 marks
yerely for their finding also to wife 100 markes to fynde her as
my susters and childe and memorial service for one yere. To
servants years wage and gownes. House priest in Guning Hall
to synge for my soule and souls of Henry and Kateryn his wife.
Roger Lestrange and all Christian soules for nine years and for
his wages £6. 13s. 4d. yearly. To Richard Base 10 marks a year
for life to praye for souls ditto. I die and son Thomas die with-
out issue male in ten years then Master and six Fellows of Gun-
inge Hall to be feofees of lands for 83 years etc. To Henry
Lestrange my brother John's son £20 at 24. Barbara sister
of ditto £20 to marriage. "Feoffees of my lands in Wyger-
hall, Westwynche, Hardwyk, Southlenn, Leggeford, Ryngsted,
Frynge, Dokkynge, Snesham, Ingaldesthorp, Sharbone, Marthin,
Bassinghm, maner of Wynfarthinge, Tatthm, Swenton, Morley,
Greywode, Rudhm, manor of Shiston, and moyeties of manner
of Stathern, Newbolde, Ocley, Tychemersh and Somerfals, Clif-
ton and Reyn to be seised of ditto for will. Request wife Anne
to make sure manners of Wigenhoe, Westwinch, Hardwyk,
Southlynn and lands bought in Sneshm, Sendforth, Ingalbes-
thorp and Sharborne and Leggeforde and Ryngsted bought of
John Carre Esquier for my heirs male and joyntly of daughter in
law Anne Lestrange wife of son Thomas, and lands in Frenge
and Manor of Ocley, county Bedford and Tychemerch, Hants,
to Thomas and Anne Lestrange as by covenant between Sir
Nicholas Vaux and me, and in default of issue to will of my
fader Henry Lestrange provided covenant with Sir Nicholas
332 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Vaux be performed. Brother Johm to have power to sell for
benefit of heirs male then to heirs of brother John Lestrange
then of my brother Sir Roger Lestrange. Executors: Wife
Ann and brother John Lestrange and Maister Swayn. Super-
visors : my uncle Sir Robert Drury Knight and Thomas Wynd-
ham. To each a ringe with five wordes price 33s. 4d. each. To
Richard Banyard yearly for life To Thomas Ma .
To Kateryn Ma . To servant David John . To
Maister Swayn for life .
Fetiplace, 21.
Jane Stanley Le Strange. Will 6 July 15 13; proved 3 May
1 5 14. If I die in these parts to be buried in Hillingdon Church
by my lorde in same tombe. If my maker sende for me in the
Marchs of Wales then at the Fryers in Shrewsbury amongst my
anncestors there. Executors : Richard Sutton Esquire, John
Morton Esquire and my servant and officer Thomas Stanley of
the Flinct. Overseers . Daughter Margarete to enjoy
Manor of Wemyngham, Beds, for lyfe as by deed etc. To
daughter Jane to her marriage 20 marks yerely for five years etc
To three priests to singe in Hillingdon church for souls of my
Lorde and Fader my lady and moder and my lorde my husband
and for me for twenty yeares 10s. unto each priest for salming.
Whereas Richard Bisshop of Winchester and other estate seized
of Manor of Cobham, County Middlesex and Burcester in Mid-
lington, County Oxford Whicheford and Langomple, County
Warwick and Miltes als Middleton for use of my trusty
old servants Thomas Stanley, he to receive issues and pay daugh-
ter Jane monies and to three priests and rest to said Thomas
Stanley. To grey fryers of London 20s. yerely for twenty
yeres for brede and wyne to syng mass. To four orders of
Fryers in London 40s to pray for me. Proved by Thomas Stan-
ley and John Morton.
Fetiplace, 32.
Roberte le Strange, Kinges Lynne, Norff, gent. Will 14 June
1575 ; proved 17 November 1575. To wief Johan for lief man-
sion house etc in Kinges Lynne except little chamber which
brother John le Strannge shall occupee etc, also wief to have
downe vnto the water gate the yarde and stable and free recourse
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 333
into that right downe yarde. And the vpper chamber righte too
the stable, with the hayplace and the dovehouse, also orcharde
purchased of Mr. Jervis Alderman of Lynne delyver my 200
Aples everie yere to brother John le Strange yf there growe so
many, brother John to have all other warehouses and if wife
mislike brother to have all on entering bond to brother in law
John Athowe with two sureties as thought reasonable by Robert
Jennyson gent, and Richard Spratt in £300 to pay £200 to wief
Johan etc. etc. and also god daughter Ellen le Strange £20 at 21
to be paid by brother John. To Marke Paule £10 ditto ditto. If
brother John die all to wife she to pay ditto. To wief Johan
advowson of Boaghton holme. To brother in lawe John Athowe
roone geldinge. To brother in law Richard Spratt best black
nagg. To Brother John le Strange mare and two fooles. To
brethren in lawe Nicholas Athow and Thomas Athers £5 each.
Rest to wief Johan executrix. Supervisors : father in Lawe
Christof er Athow and to him two old Angells. To brother in law
Richard Spratt two coomes of maulte to begin to keepe house by
him self. To brother John le Strange 50 ditto. To vncle Henrie
le Strange 20 ditto and forgive debts. Executor to discharge
debt to brother in lawe John Athowe To brother John le
Strange best black gowne and cloake. To said goddaughter
Ellen beds etc. at 21. Wief to deliver two bonds of vncle Roger
le Strange to Brother John le Strange for erecting house to come
my now dwelling. Brother John to take brinch tyne timber. To
brother brother in law John Athow signet ringe. Witneses :
John Athow, Richard Spratt, Robert Petche.
Pyckering, 45.
Robert Lincon als Skynner of East Bergholte in County Suf-
folk, clothier (20 March 1590) mentions kinsman John Goodwin.
St. Barbe, 69.
Thomas Lynde, Citizen and Gouldsmith of London. Will 13
December 1603; proved 16 February 1603/4. To be buried in
St. Katherine Creechurch nere body of deceased wife. Married
Elizabeth, daughter of Elisca Brigmaus of citty of Wismer in the
parts of Germany, widowe, and received with said wife goods
which I stand bound to deliver to my children, Humfrey and
Elizabeth, children likewise of said Elizabeth, deceased, said
334 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
goods, viz. chest, linnen, spoons, etc. and £61. 4s. 6d. in readie
money, all said goods given them by their said grandmother Elisca
Brigmaus. Now for my own goods, goods to be valued and
divided according to custom, in three parts, one part to wife
Jane Lynde, and my dwelling house for one year. To children
Humfry Lynd, and Elizabeth Lynd, and Anne Lynd, one third.
To cosen William Marshall, (to cousin Widow Marshall) 10s, to
be paid vnto her in one moneth. To daughter Anne, lynnen etc.
To overseers £3 apiece. Residue between three children. Exec-
utors: children, Humfry and Elizabeth. Overseers: Maister
Decrofte of London, merchant, Richard Mountney, William Mor-
rys, and Thomas Morris, my kinsmen. Controversy between me
and my brother, Cuthbert Lynd. I have the broade Seale of
England for a matter between me and the Statesmen of Lubeck,
chief part of my estate. To eurie of my brother's children £20
out of said recovery. To Jane, Thomasine, and Margaret,
daughters of my sister Margaret Morris, £50 apiece. Cosen
Widow Marshall. To Kinsmen Isaac Morris, and Humfry Mor-
ris, To Elizabeth Goodwin and Anne Johnson, my sister's
daughters. Witnesses : Robert Yarington, Scr. William Mor-
rice, Humfry Morrice.
Commission to William Morrice during minor estate of Execu-
tors. Proved by Humfry Lynd, one of the Executors, power
reserved, 25 May 1612.
Harte, 27.
Richard Lyon of Weste Twiforde, Middlesex, Esquior. Will
21 December 1579; proved 1 March 1579. To be buried in
chancell of my parish church of West Twydorse. As to lands in
Counties of Nottingham and Yorke to prevent quarrell between
sons Henrie Lyon and John Lyon all conveyances to son John to
stand etc. Manor of Elton county Notts, and other land with
my grange in County York except tenement in occupation of
Thomas Rosse in Elton aforesaid to son Henry Lyon and heirs
and then to son John then to my three daughters Ann, Dorothie
and Audrie but void to any interfering with conveyances, or if
son Henry interfere to son John in counties Middlesex, Berks and
Oxf orde etc. to him no estates in said Manor of Elton, Notts and
Brayto-? grange Yorks etc. not to frustrate conveyances from
John of Kennington Thorpe weeke and Northcott county Berks
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 335
and West Twiforde, Middlesex etc. To son Henry £25 in place
of £20 from legacy of my father Henry Lyon his grandfather.
To Dorothy Lyon daughter of brother George L. £20 legacy of
her father Henry Lyon and son John to be kept at Inns of Courte.
Rest to wiffe Isabell executrix. Supervisor: Son in law Hum-
frey Hide gent. To daughter Awdrie Lyon two milch kyne.
To children of daughter Anne Hinde £10. To children of
daughter Dorothie Hyde ditto. To servant S Reve 40s.
and one cowe. To servant Edward Goodwyn six ewes and in
money 3s. 4d. To Nicholas Temple 20s. To Mr. Pearson 10s.
Witnesses : Humf ry Hide, Frances Hurlock, Henrye Lyon, John
Lyon, John Peirse W a ' Page.
Arundell, 11.
Will of John Maninge of London. Will proved 1 April 1632.
Cozen Bayles — wife and children.
Audley, 45.
Thomas Mildmay. Will 10 April 1601. Framlingham. "in
occupation of ( ) Goodinge of Chelmsford.
Woodhall, 34.
Thomas More, Gorleston, Countie Suffolk, merchant, at the
present time being resident in Gorleston. Will 14 January
1 573/4- To be buried in chauncell of church of Gorleston To
poore of Gorleston at buriall 40s. at discretion of executrix.
To churchwardens of Gorleston for reparation of church 20s. To
daughter in lawe Fraunces Woodgate £5. To Harry Shrewed
£10 and apparell except such as was my father's deceased. To
Thomas Tower £5 and best gelding. To eldest sonn Thomas
More £40 at 21. To eldest daughter Elizabeth 100 marks at 20.
To youngest daughter Alice 100 marks at marriage etc. To wief
Margaret all lands for lief then to son Thomas More all lands
in Greate Yarmouth and also my greate messuage in occupation
of John Gedge in Bradwell, Countie of Suffolk. To my sonn
William More £26. 13s. 4d. at 21, also after decease of my wief
Margaret my moietie of the greate messuag in occupation of
Thomas Mykylburgh in Bradwell aforesaid and if both Thomas
and William die before 21 to daughters Elizabeth and Alice and
if all die etc. to heirs of wief Margaret in fee simple. Residue
336 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
to wief Margaret executrix. Witnesses: Jo: Morres, Thomas
Tower, William Warold, William Huggins, Henry Sherewood,
Peter Elsing the writer. This is a true Copye vnder seall of said
Thomas More etc. copyed out by Mr. Symond Smyth of Beccles.
24 September 1579. Administration to Henry Sherewood and
Margaret Sherewood als Woodgate children of Margaret Sher-
wood als More, late relict and executrix, during the minority of
children Thomas, William, Elizabeth and Alice More, said execu-
trix having died before taking any execution of will.
Bakon, 37.
John More, parsonne or rector of the church of Great Comber-
ton, wythin the Dyocese of Worcester, Clerke Will 2 March
1585/6; proved 20 February 1586/7. To poore of parish of
Mounslowe 26s. 8d. To paveinge of the alley in the church of
Mounslowe 15s. To poore of parishes of Eaton and Rusburye
26s. 8d. To poore of town of Much Wenlock £3. , all to be paid
out of rents in Ascotte and thonglande and said rentes in Ascotte
and thonglande, countie Saloppe, to nephew Thomas More, then
to Charles Moore son of said Thomas and heyres male etc etc.
To Alyce More daughter of Thomas More my greatest brasse
panne and ten pieces of pewter. To Margery More ditto, my
second ditto and best caltherne of brasse and ten ditto. To
Francys More son of Thomas More best brass potte, best sylver
spoone and best broche and two candelsticks of brasse. To said
Charles More syluer spoone with my name ingraven. To
Edward More and Andrew More sons of Thomas More two
sylver spoones. To every cottager and poore man in Comberton
Magnam a pecke of wheate and barley. To servant John Towlye
one sythe. To town of Comberton Magnum to mending of high-
wayes 2s. Rest to nephew Thomas More executor. Witnesses :
William Coverdale, clerk William Marshe, John Westonn, Leon-
ard Baugh, Andrew More, Margarett More and others.
Spencer, 12.
Mary Morrice of the Liberty of the Tower of London, widow.
Will 15 February 1653/4; proved 27 February 1653/4. I give
to Master Thomas Baylye and Mistris Katherine Bayly and
Master Nicholas Humphrey 20s. apiece and to my maid servent
that now liveth with me a serge mourning gown. To my son
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 337
Thomas Newman, mourning cloak etc. To Mistris Jane Hum-
phrey, silver tankard. To Mistris Suzan Perrye, my ring with a
white stone. To Jane Bannister, my ring with a small diamond
and a ruby. To my son Thomas Newman, 48 acres land in the
Lew ward and 10 acres of land in Scotland and 120 ft. land next
the state house at the bridge, all lying in the Island of Barbadoes,
and all debts etc. due to me or my late husband Thomas Morrice,
deceased, by or from any persons in the Island of Barbadoes.
Should the said Thomas Newman be dead at the time of my
death, then I bequeath all the above to my son in law George
Newman. In like manner I give the money due for the service
of my late husband from Captain Reade for 22 month's service.
To my sister Elizabeth Katherine, all my ready money, household
stuff, wearing apparrell, etc., and a share of the prize money due
to my husband and a debt of g\i due upon the bill assigned to me
by Master Thomas Wade, and all other money due from Master
Wade upon accounts, also the money due for 8 months diet for
Jane Banister, and all other my personal estate. I appoint her
to pay my doctor 50s. I owe him and 12 li for my burial. Execu-
tors : my brother John Parris of Barbadoes and my said sister
Elizabeth Katherine. Signed Mary Morris. Witnesses : Thomas
Parris, Peter Pery. Proved by Elizabeth Katherine, reservation
to other executor.
Alchin, 21.
Thomas Niclas, Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambs. yeoman. Will 22
October 1596: proved 3 February 1596. To Thomas my
younger son To my wife Dorothy a messuage. To
William Niclas my elder son my messuage which I late bought of
Richard Ballarde etc. To Elizabeth, Dorothy and Mary my three
daughters each £40. To poor of Swaffham Bulbeck £5 and £5
to be kept as a stock for the poor. To Agnes, Marjorie, Parnell
and Lawrence Bucke, four of my sister's children each 10/- at
21. To Elizabeth and Mary Parphie each 6/8. To John Niclas
my brother 20/-. To John Parphie my brother-in-law 26/8.
Executrix my wife Dorothy. Witnesses: John Graunge, Mar-
ten Folkes, Thomas Greene, John Huberd and Richard Thorne-
hill.
Cobham, 7.
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John Nicholas, parson of Chesehorowe (Chiselborough?),
Somerset, Clerk. Will 19 April 1553 : proved 8 January 1576/7.
To be buried in the chancel of the parish church of Cheseborowe.
To the cathedral church of Wells 3s. 4d. To poor men's box at
Cheseborowe 3s. 4d. To the repairing of the chapel of West
Chimmock 13s. 4d. To Mr. Heathe 3s. 4d. To Sir John Stacie,
Vicar of Merroitt, gown etc. To Mr. Thomas Rawepot, cotte.
To Sir John Reypot, gown etc. To Thomas Fyrrette 40s. To
Nicholas Wall of South Petherton 40s. To Robert Call of
Blandford 40s. To Harrie Still sheets. To Symon Godsell
coate etc. To Mr. Freake, Vicar of Montagewe Opera Nausee.
The residue of my goods to Mr. John Criche, Vicar of Chard-
stock, he executor. Witnesses : Sir John Rey, prieste, Simon
Godsell. Thomas Fyrrett owes me £6. 13s. 4d, at Michaelmas
next 12 months £3 6s. 8d, and the following Michaelmas £3 12s.
6d. Sir Giles Strangwaies, knight sett by John Craddock at two
Tymes £16 13s 4d.
Daughtry, 2.
Oliver Otway, citizen and merchant taylor of London. Will
23 August 1593; proved 19 November 1593 To Elizabeth Ball
daughter of sister Ball £40 at marriage or 21. To William
Duppe £30 at 21 etc. To first child borne of sister Sutton £20 at
21 or marriage. To my father Robert Otwey £10. To Mr. Wil-
liam Cowper, preacher £5. To Mr. Egerton, preacher £4. To
Richard Milles 40s. To George Rowe £3. To Mr. Smithe,
scholmaster 40s. To Mris Hawse 30s. for ring. To Francis her
mayd £3. To the poore £10 at discretion of executors., Mr.
Cowper and Mr. Egerton. To Richard Large 20s. To Ann, my
brother Richard, his sonn 20s. and my mother Elizabeth Otwey
£5, and my sister Otwey £5. To my sister Rose £5. To my
sister Sutton £5. To my sister Duppe £5. To John my brother
Balls man 10s and Roger Baylie 10s. To Joan my Mr. Ball's
mayde 20s. To my sister Alis her maide 10s. To Richard Easte
10s. To Abraham Mills 20s. Rest to brother Richard Otwey
executor. Overseer : George Rowe Witnesses : George Rowe,
Richard Miller, Richard Easte.
Nevell, 82.
Richard Otwaye of Rudgweeke, county Sussex, yeoman.
Will 28 February 1614; proved 24 March 1619. My body to be
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 339
buried in the churchyard of the parish church at Rudgweeke.
My executors to pay my debts and the residue of my goods I
bequeath unto my five children viz : my two sons Philipp and
George and unto my three daughters Katherine, Mary and Anne,
sons at 21, daughters at 18 or marriage. Executors: friends
William Thayre and Richard Napper of Rudgweeke, yeomen,
and Robert Mosse the younger of the same. Witnesses : Wm
Wadye, Leonard Dickenson. Proved by William Thaier and
Robert Mose with power reserved for Richard Napper the other
executor.
Rudd, 26.
Richard Otwaie, cittizen and m'chantaylor of London. Will
23 December 1621 ; proved 17 January 1621/22. To wife Eliza-
beth Otway all goods and plate in an house in Felmersham,
County Bedforde, also £1000. To my sister Alice Strenton £10.
To my sister Rose Roe £4 a year for five years. To Elizabeth
MooreCrofte 4s. weeklye ditto. To George Roe £5. To poore
pensioners of yeomanry of Company of Merchantaylors £5 I lent
to Company for provision of Corne. To Nicholas Gerrard, his
children £50 each at marriage or 21. To Thomas Browne his
children ditto. To Richard Estcott senior, and his son John
Escott black cloak for coats. To John Some and William Kensey
mourning cloaks. To Thomas Browne £5 for ring and to his
now wife Elizabeth £3. To my servants Euseby Bettle and John
Phirne £5 etc. To my maids, Margaret Musgrove and Elizabeth
Kidder ditto. To other maid Joan 20s. To apprentice Thomas
Lech £10. To poor of St. Augustine £10. To Mr. Dillingham
preacher of Deare £10. To Mr. Peter Buckly, parson of Odill,
£10. To poore of Felsmarsham 20s. To Judith Grinde of Odill
£3. To Thomas Norman, carpenter 30s. To John Norman 20s.
To Mr. Nicholas Craven, Mercer £3. To Elizabeth Jerrard and
Nicholas Gerard £5. To Susan Leche wife of John Leche of
Felsmarsham black cloak for gowne. To Agnes Lavender wife
of Richard Lavender the same. To Jane Plumer wife of John
Plumer and Greatman Leach widow ditto. Rest to Nicholas
Gerrard executor. Overseers : Thomas Brown and George
Joyes. Witnesses: Henry Segrave, George Joyes with Euseby
Bettell.
Savile, 1.
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George Otway, Rockburn, County Southton, Clerke. Will 25
August 1639; proved 6 July 1640. To faithfull wife Rachell
Otwey my house at Cole Corner and Sariem, bedstede etc. also
lease of my dwelling called the Brick house in Rockburn with
orchards and Davies Close. To wife three quarters of wheat
to keep house and children for a year also booke of Martyrs, 3
vols, and Mr. Perkins his works 3 vols. To my sonn Thomas
Otway, daughter of sonn Arthur Otway, all Hebrewe, Greeke
and Latyn books. To my sonn Thomas Otway my booke of
comon pleas wherein is the choicest and marrowe of all my read-
ings. To eldest daughter Abigail Otway all Dr. Preston's. To
my daughter Lane, Jerome's dying song. To my daughter
Katherin Baines £10 and works of Mr. Paul Baines. Rest to
younger children Mary, Rachell, Richard and George Otway.
Overseers : son in law Mr. Jeremy Baynes and neighbour Walter
Pope.
Coventry, 99.
John Overton, Chetton, diocese of Hereford. Will 5 Novem-
ber 1583; proved 1 February 1583/4. To Cathedral church of
Hereford 4d. To church of Chetton 6d. To sonne Richard
Overton one bull of two yeares old. To sonne Richards three
children three lambes. To Richard Overton's son John my god-
son after decease of my wife Margaret all manner of ymplements
etc both woode and yron, and to said John Overton £5. House to
wief Margaret and son Thomas Overton etc. etc. Rest to ditto
executrix. Debts owing me John Overton. Michael Moiny 20s.
Francis Fallras £3. 13s. od. William Heade 6s. 8d. Roger
Coltman 5s. Humphrey Tikian 6s. 8d. Thomas Smallwood 10s.
Witnesses : Will : Wrednell, clerk, Nathaniel Bullock, Richard
Bucke, Thomas Smallwood.
Butts, 25.
Lawrence Overton of London, merchant Will 3 September
1612; proved 16 September 1612. To brother Joseph Overton
£100. To sister Beckett £50. To daughter Elizabeth Sparkes
£50 To daughter Elizabeth Kindricke £300. To sonne John
Kendricke £100 To daughter Katherine Kindricke £20. To
my brother Owsley his two daughters Katherine and Ellen £10
each. Forgive brother Nicholas Owsley debt of £120 I lent him.
To cousin William Chalkhill £30 beside £20 I owe him. To cosen
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 341
Sibella Fowler £10. To poore of St. Andrew Vndershaft, Lon-
don where I am parishioner £10. To servante Mathewe Leigh
£20. To Richard Gryffyn my servant at Crayf ord 40s. To maid
servant Mary Noble £5. To ditto Mary Fitche 40s. To Martha
Norrys that was my servant 40s. To Walter my servant 40s.
To Jane the nurse £5. To Edmund Howe mourning cloake etc.
etc. To wife Mary Overton 2000 marks and lease of my dwell-
ing house over the gate, all household stuffe etc. etc. To Mr.
Doctor Dix £5. As most of estate is beyond seas executor not
to. pay for two years etc. Rest to sonne in law George Chamber-
layne, executor. Overseers : brother John Merrick and friend
Mr. Richard Chamberlayne. Witnesses : William Jones, scriv-
ener, Nicholas Burr servant to said scr, Mathewe Leigh.
Fenner, 86.
Nicholas Overton (deceased over seas P. A.) Will 13 March
1618/19 proved 4 October 1621. To brother Richard Overton
and John Willcox all wages due from Wor11 Compy. To Francis
Browne all in the shipping both linnen and wollen. Witnesses :
Dale, 86.
Andrew Overton, cittizen and haberdasher of London Will
29 January 1622/3; proved 5 February 1622/3. To wife Ellia-
nor half e of goodes as by custom of London. To Beatrice Smal-
man daughter of Stephen Smalman of Wilderhope, Salop, gent,
towards her virtuaous bringeinge vpp £20 to be payd by her vncle
Thomas Lawley for her use. To Mary Kendricke my maide
servannt £5. To poore of Munckhappon, Salope, where I was
borne 40s. at discretion of my father and brother Morris.
Residue in three partes one to said brother Morris Overton, one
to Mary Churchman daughter of my cousin Ozias Churchman
cittizen and marchanttaylor of London, and the other thirde parte
to George Sheppard, sonne of my cousin George Sheppard, citti-
zen and grocer of London. Executors : said Ozias Churchman
and said George Sheppard the father. Witnesses : Talbot Rath-
bond, Raphe Hartley.
Swann, 19.
Marie Overton of London, widow. Will 5 Julie 1628; proved
30 December 1628. To parson and churchwardens of St.
342 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Andrew Vndershaft, London, wherein I am parishioner for vse
of poor £10. To my brother Sir John Merricke, Knight £20.
To my daughter in lawe Elizabeth Kendricke £5 To my neece
Catherine Wright wife of Robert Wrighte £5. To neece Hellen
James wife of Richard James £5 and coverlettt which was her
fathers. To Thomas Sparkes nowe servant to my said son in
law John Poole Alderman 40s. To Samuell Cowley ditto 30s.
To John Poole son of Thomas Poole now student in Cambridge
To Mary Gowge now maide servant of my daughter Anne
Poole 20s. To said son in law John Poole £100 etc. Rest to
daughter Anne Poole wife of son in law John Poole, executrix.
Moneys to be expended by John Poole for purchase of land for
my daughter Ann Poole. Witnesses : Jo : Merrick, Henrie Ball.
Barrington, 112.
William Ouerton of Exall in the county of the city of Coventry
yeoman. Will 8 February 1631/2; proved 15 November 1632.
To be buried in Exall churchyard. To sonn William Overton
£25 at 21. To daughter Marie Overton £20 ditto. To daughter
Hannah Overton ditto. Rest to wife Ann Overton executrix.
Witnesses: Nicholas Selly, Anthony Bugges.
Audley, 117.
William George Overton, Ludlowe, Co. Salop. Will 9 April
1639; proved 10 June 1639. To my daughter Anne £14-6-0. in
the hands of John Dewsall of Farley Co. Hereford, the same is
to be paid by the said John £5 every two years. To my daughter
Katherine wife of John Williams £4 and the charges of suite for
the same due in the hands of William Thomas of Midleton. To
Elinor my daughter £1-8-0 in the hands of Richard Lewis,
Smith, of this town of Ludlowe. To my said daughter Kath-
erine the sum of £1-18-0 in the hands of Richard Hughes of
Ludlowe. To my daughter Anne the sum of £3-2-8 in the hands
of Richard Perry of Galvert also £1-9-0 due to me from William
Jordan of Cowstreete. To my daughters Katherine and Ellinor
the sum of £4 in the hands of Griffith James of Llongallo. To
my daughter Anne £1-6-0 the hire of a cow for four years and
16/- for a horse in the hands of Edward ap Thomas of the parish
of Canbysler. To the said Katherine 30/- in the hands of John
Cheese of Saint Jones. To my daughters Katherine and Ellinor
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1 8/- in the hands of James Bowne and 15/- in the hands of Wil-
liam Hughes both of Ludlow. Also to Katherine and Anne
twelve sheep in the hands of William Lewis of Blaym' Glyn,
equally of the price of £2-8-8. Executrix my daughter Anne.
Witnesses; Robert Price (his mark), Elizabeth Cheese, John
Williams.
Harvey, 109.
Humfrey Overton, of the parish of Lynley, Salop, labourer.
Will 11 August 1639, proved 11 November 1639. To Walter
Overton's children first to John Overton 40/- then to Joane
Overton 40/- then to Edward Overton 20/- and to Francis Over-
ton 40/- To Fidion Overton's two children Walter and Anne
Overton 40/- apiece. To Francis Overton, Mary Overton,
Mareye Overton, Charles Overton, Rebecca Overton and Thomas
Overton, my brother Thomas Overton's children 40/- apiece,
they that be at age to receive their 40/- and the rest when they
come to age. To Thomas Clu his children 20/- i.e. 5/- apiece.
Executor; Thomas Overton, my brother. Humfrey Overton's
mark. Sealed and delivered to my executor named in the pres-
ence and sight of Richard Jones, Francis Overton, Frances
Owens clerke.
Harvey, 171.
Jerom Overton, St. Peeters in the Chissull (St. Peter Cheese
Hill?) on the Soke neere the Citty of Winchester, county of
Southton. f ellmonger. Nuncupative will 19 August 1642 ; proved
4 November 1642. All to my children. Executor : brother John
Overton. Witnesses : Thomas Bamond, John Smyth.
Campbell, 125.
Valentine Overton, Bedworth, County of Warwick, Clerke.
Will 15 January 1646/7; proved 30 August 1647. ^ end my
dayes in Bedworth to be enterred by deare wife Isabell Overton
in Chancell of Bedworth church between her coffin and the
South wall. As God blessed me in Dayes of my Pilgrimage to
make me father of ten children (whereof one is not) and the
rest in my lifetime settled in honest callings and so to my wife
Anne Overton £60 I had with her in marriage in hands of my
son Richard Overton, also to wife Ann Hall of personall estate
344 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
etc. To son Richard Overton in. 7s. 2d. lent unto the Parle-
ment vppon the proposition for plate and money, also to son
Richard Overton my siluer can. To son William Overton twenty
of my best books at his choice. Rest of personall estate to rest
of children, viz : Valentine, Charles, Henry, Elizabeth wife of
Sabath Clarke, Isabell late wife of Ephram Hunt, Catherin wife
of Samuell Clerke, Grace wife of Frances Smith and Elizabeth
late wief of my son John Overton etc. etc. Part for son Valen-
tine and Charles not to be put in their hands but disposed by
Executors for good of their children etc. To Robb : Lukas late
servant £4 when Doctor Clark's bond of £100 is received. To
late servant Ann Greene 40s. To poor of Exhall 40s. Over-
seers : Sonnes, Henry Overton and Samuel Clerke. No wit-
nesses.
Fines, 172.
William Overton of Cambridge, draper, made 12 March,
1646-7; proved 12 August 1647. I bequeath my soul unto
Almighty God, not doubting but that when God shall seperate
my soul from my body, my soul shall be conveyed into the bosom
of my Saviour ; although the worms shall eat this body, yet with
these eyes I shall behold my Saviour, and sing praises with the
holy saints and angels to God Almighty and my Saviour Jesus
Christ. I bequeath unto Mary my wife, whom I make my sole
executrix, all my goods and chattels whatsoever, for payment
of my debts, and what shall remain over and above I bequeath to
her. If my moveables shall not be sufficient to pay my debts and
legacies, I will that the lease I hold of the mayor, bailiffs, and
burgesses of Cambridge of certain tenements there shall be sold
by my executrix towards payment of the same; and if need be,
the lease of the house where I now dwell, holden of St. John's
College in Cambridge. And I desire that my wife shall bestow
upon some of my friends and kindred such legacies for remem-
brance of me as she shall think fitting. And whereas there is
in Dr. Thomas Paske his hands about the sum of £100, which he
received of my sister Margaret, late wife of Mr. John Paske, late
of Cambridge, late deceased, I will my executrix shall do her
utmost endeavour to obtain the same out of his hands, it being
due to me ; and when the same shalbe recovered, I will that John
Paske, Thomas Paske, Robert Paske, William Paske and Henry
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 345
Paske my brothers in law, shall have the same equally among
them. And I desire my friends Mr. Samuel Spalden and one
Thomas Buckley to be supervisors of this my will ; and for their
love, kindness and pains, I give to each of them 40s. (signed)
William Overton. Witnesses : Robert Flacke, Mary Heath.
Proved by the executrix named.
Fines, 181.
Henry Overton of London. Will 18 November 1646; proved
11 August 1648. To sonne Nathaniell £100. To my daughter
Elizabeth £300. To Mr. John Goodwin my Reverend Pastor £5.
To my brother Valentine Overton and brother Charles Overton
£5 apiece To poore members of that congregation of which I
am a member, Mr. John Goodwin being Pastor, to be distributed
as Mr. Goodwin and any four of our brethren thinke fitt. To
Alice Kirkman 30s. To Elizabeth Chambers 20s., to be paid to
these two maides as executrix think mete. Discharge Nurse
Savill what she oweth being not much. Legacies to sons
Nathaniel and Henry when of age and to my daughter Elizabeth
at marriage or 20. Residue of goods to wife and lease of my
shopp in Popeshead Alley with all bookes and paper copies of
bookes and stock of money due mee in the Stationers Hall and
due mee in the Bible stock late erected in the Company of Sta-
tioners and all debts due. Executrix: wife Elizabeth Overton.
Overseers : my father Robert Saunders my brother Richard
Overton, Mr. John Peirse and Mr. William Gray in Birchin Lane.
Witness : Robert Sanders.
Essex, 127.
Thomas Ouerton, Morton Morrell, (Warwickshire) Will 4
November 165 1 ; proved 7 January 165 1/2. To my foure sonnes
£17 apece at 20, sonne John Overton to have my house in War-
wick and £20. To my two daughters £100 apeece at 18. If wife
marry to pay to my six children £20 more. Executrix: wife
Margaret Overton. Withnesses : Thos. Reynolles, Joane Middle-
ton. Overseers : Tho. Rainoldes, John Tew.
Bowyer, 11.
Henry Overton (of Canterbury— P .A.) Will 1 January
1650/1; proved 11 October 1654. (sic so recorded but entered
346 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
in book for 1652) To sonne John Micheler (? change for
Micheller) £20 at 21 and if he die to my sonne in lawe Richard
Edwards and Mary his wife. To Anne Pease theldest daughter
of William Peas £10 and to Mr. Peas and his wife Ann Peas 40s.
for two ringes. To Mary Edwards my wife's daughter and her
three children £10. To my daughter in law Elizabeth Young £20.
To Ellen Johnson my wife's daughter now in Barbathees £20.
To cozen Mary Arnall thelder and her two daughters Marie and
Elizabeth Arnell £40 to buy lease of house where she pleaseth.
If my bond of £200 be delivered to executrix etc. To cosen John
Arnall a Professor in Physick all my Phisick and Phisick Bookes
and 20s. for ring with my name engraven or else not. To my maid
Elizabeth Davis for faithful service £5 to buy a gown. To poore
of Allfage by Cripplegate 40s. to be disposed by Mr. Fassit my
faithf till pastor that either is or was minister of that place. Rest
to be sold for debts. To cosen Richard Overton £5 for mourning
cloake. Executor nephew Mr. Richard Overton. Sealed 5th
January 1651. Witness: John Evans, Scr.
Bowyer, 173.
Joan Payne als Godden, City of Bath, County Somerset.
Administration 3 May 1642 to husband Thomas Payne.
Administration Act Book 1641-42, folio 127.
John Peppys of Debden, Essex, Esq. 18 November, 5 Edward
VI, proved 30 January 1551. Sister Margaret wife of John
Fryke the elder. Edmunde Goodinge, John Goodinge the elder,
John Goodinge the younger, and George Goodinge children of
my sister Elizabeth. Wife Johane, Johane Bray of London
widow, sometime wife of brother William Peppys, cousin Wil-
liam Godinge als Goodwyn and John Corbett of Walden super-
visors.
Powell, 2.
Thomas Pope, Sainte Sauiors in Southwork, Surrey, gentle-
man. Will 22 July 1603; proved 13 February 1603/4. To be
buried in church called Saint Saviours. To setting up monu-
ment £20. To poore of libertie wherein I dwell £3. To Suzan
Gasquine whom I have brought up ever since she was borne £100
and also occupation of house where I dwell for life if lease con-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 347
tinue as made by Francis Langley, draper, deceased etc. and if
Suzan die to my brother John Pope etc. To brother John Pope
tenement to East side of ym saide dwelling house wherein John
Moder dwelleth during lease etc. To Marie Clarke alias Wood
tenement to West side of dwelling house where John Holland
dwelleth during lease made by said Francis Langley and after her
death to Thomas Bromeley who was baptized in St. Andrewes
Vndershaft in London. "Item I give and bequeath to the said
Marie Clarke alias Woode and to the said Thomas Bromeley as
well all my part right Title and interest which I have or ought to
have of in and to all that Playhouse with the appurtenances called
the Curtein situated and beinge in Hallywell in the parish of
saint Leonardes in Shoarditche in the Countie of Middlesex. As
also all my part estate and interest whiche I have or ought to
have of in and to all that Playhouse with the appurtenances called
the Globe in the parish of Sainte Saviours in the County of
Surrey." To said Thomas Bromeley £50 and my cheyne of
gould of £30. 10s. od. value at 21 and his mother meanwhile
to receive legacies putting in securities to bring up the boy and if
he die, said £50 and cheyne to said Marie Clarke als Woode and
if said Marie Clarke als Woode die said £50 to Thomas Bromely.
To Agnes Web my mother £20. To my brother John Pope £20.
To brother William Pope £20. To children of said John and
William Pope £10. To Robert Gough and John Edwans all
apparell and all my armes. To cozen Thomas Owen £5. To
friend John Jacson ring with square diamonde. To Marie Clarke
als Woode half my plate. To Suzan Gasquine other yz To
Dorothie Clarck sister of Marie Clarke als Wood, gold ringe with
five opalles. Rest of ringes to Goodwife Willingson nowe keper
of my house. To friend Basill Nicholl scrivenor £5. To neigh-
bour and friend John Wrence £5. Residue to my mother, my
brothers and their children. Executors : Basil Nicholl, John
Wrence. Witnesses : John Wrence, John Edmans. Sentence
13 February 1602/3 confirming will in suit between Marie Clark
als Woode of one parte and Basil Nicholls executor and Law-
rence Lutter guardian of Suzan Gasquine of the other part.
Harte, 12.
Gabriell Poyntz, Northe Okendon, Essex, Knighte. Will 23
July 1606; proved 21 January 1607/8. To Elizabeth Morris
348 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
eldest daughter of my daughter Ladye Katherine Morris,
deceased, late wife vnto Sr John Morris of Chipping Ongar,
Essex, Knighte £400. To Anne Morris another daughter ditto,
ditto. To William Burton £5. Which £810 (sic) I leave in
readye money at my house in North Ockendon in Essex and my
house called Bevis Marke als Henage house at London. Residue
of goods to 20s. by the yeare to be employed vppon mayntenance
of the monuments, tombes, vawltes, etc. I have caused to be
made in North Chappell of church of North Ockendon for ever.
Nothing in will to revoke payments in deeds of all my lands to
Richard Calles and William Calles Esquires. To Audrey Poyntz
and Susan Poyntz daughters of late sonne Thomas Poyntz
deceased. Executor: Sir John Morris aforesaid. There is £6
due vnto two of my Sister Burtons daughters she had by Arnell
by my wife's request £3 paid other £3 to be paid.
Windebanck, 3.
James Ratcliffe of St. Laurence Pountney, London, grocer,
4 Tuly 1576 proved 24 May 1578. Brother Thomas Ratcliffe.
Son Chalenor. Son William Ratcliffe. Son Robert Goodinges.
Wife Elizabeth.
Langley, 21.
Grace Roades of Charterhouse Lane, widow. Will 12 May
1635 ; proved 29 June 1635. Brother William Fulwell. Nephew
Robert Petit, clerk, and his wife and their children. Anne Petit
widow his mother and my sister. Anne his sister married to
Thomas Thoroughgood. "Nephew Thomas Goodwyn. "Neeces
Grace and Susan Goodwyn." Brother in law Giles Smarte.
Sadler, 69.
Marie Roberts of London, widow. Will 22 February 1602 ;
proved 3 January 1605. To widow of Robert Durante. To sons
of Martin Smith by my daughter. "To my son in law John
Goodwyn of London, grocer" 1 "To daughter Katherine Good-
wyn."
Stafford, 3.
Thomas Rowe, citizen and Alderman of London 2 May 1569,
proved 30 Oct. 1570. To be buried in Hackney. Wife Mary.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 349
Brother in law John Goodwyne and sister Anne Goodwyne and
their children. Brother in law Mr Nicholas Lodington and sister
Avys Lodington and their children. Mr William Goodwyne,
mercer. Brother in law Edmond Graham. Brother John Gra-
ham. Son in law Thomas Randall. Brother in law Mr Thomas
Eton (or Eaton). Children Henry, William, Robert, Mary
Randall and Elizabeth Rowe.
Lyon, 29.
Dame Mary Rowe, widow, late wife of Sir Thomas Rowe,
knight, late citizen and Alderman of London. Will 21 March
1579. Sealed 22 March. 'To my loving sister in law Ann
Goodwyn late wyfe to John Goodwyn deceased a ringe of goulde
of 40s. or 40s. in money."
Rowe, 1.
Dame Mary Rowe, widow, relict of Sir Thomas Rowe, citizen,
Alderman of London, 21 March 1579, proved 18 January 1582,
(these are codicils dated 9 and 10 Nov. 1582). Brothers Wil-
liam and Edmonde Gresham. Sister Ursula Lewson. Brother
in law James Ellyott and sister Elizabeth his wife. Sister in law
Anne Goodwyn late wife to John Goodwyn deceased.
Rowe, 1.
John Seymour. Great Marlowe, Countie of Buckingham, gent.
Will 7 October 1565; proved 12 December 1567. If I die within
Great Marlowe to be buried in church of Great Marlowe nere my
wives pewe. To eight poore Labouringe men to beare me to
church and lay my body in grave 8s. To vicar of Marlowe 20s.
To poor at burial £3. To wief Alice use of gooddes and plate in
my house at Sante Albones. To wife Alice said house for life
then to Edward Grace etc. To sister Julian Akerode widdowe
£10 also six loodes of Billettes yerelie for 10 years to be brought
to Heye wharf or some other wharf of London. Also to said
sister Julian rente out of house and acre of London joyning the
same house which Walker Bargeman holdeth of me also yerelie
rent of 20s. which William Bates of Marlowe payeth for Spys-
felds and 13s. 4d. which Johan Ethrydge widdow payethe for
Littell Close beyond the Chappell and the paled ground next
Cutberts Rouse with the acres ioyning to said paled grounds and
the acre and half of land she holdeth of me in Threshanger said
350 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
rent amounting to for 40 years yelding rent to Land-
lord, my fee in Grete Marlow if lawfully asked 4d. To William
Hayes son of John Heys Skynner of London one acre of meade
and ditto of arable lande in Marlow feilde late parcell of the
Chantry I purchased now in occupation of John Matthew tailor
for yearly rent of 5s. also garden Plott in Dean Land and two
Yz acres in the Fields late parcell of said Chantrie Land now in
occupation of John Matthew for 2S. 4d. rente. To Johan Wilkin-
son now wife of Rawlin Baker of London my house in Marlow
acre of lande in orcharde late of the Chantrie in which Leonard
Coates, bricklayer, dwelleth for 8s. rent for her lief then to John
Rowlins her sonne. To servant Austen one mattress, bolster etc.
To Johan Pyng daughter of John Pyng of St. Albones a cow,
best bras pot etc. To Ann Bee 5 marks. To poore at moneth
mynde 40s. in bread also for sixty years 10 loads of wood yerely
of such as will not run to tall wood in billets, also five bushel of
wheat baken in wheaten bread etc, also wood for sixty years for
repair of bridge at Marlow as needed felled at coste of bridge
makers. Wife Alice to have profits of rest of trees for thirty-nine
years but if she marry or die Hugh Dawson Cooke to have profits
and if he die syster Julian Akerodde and Vincent Marks her son.
To my servant Humf rey baker 40s. To my boy Edwarde Grace
£5 and second gelding. To Roff 20s. To John Kedinge 40s.
To Alice Birch 20s. Supervisor: Mr. John Goodwin Esquier
and to him 5 marks. To John Murffinch £10. To John Cotterell
of London, salter £5. To Thomas Sandes £5. Residue to wiffe
Alice and sister Julian for deeds of charitie vppon my poore
kyndred with others power with advice of Mr. Goodwin afore-
said. Executors : said wief Alice and Hugh Dawson. To sister
Ellin Somers girle 20s. To Clement Swelzer 20s. To servant
Richard Lommys £3. 6s. 8d. To Agnes Bowyer 20s. To
Richard Bowyer my night gowne with fyches. To William Daye
my gowne furred with f oxe. To Heugh Dawson £20. To Ellin
late my brother Thomas's wief £5. To Agnes her mayde servant
40s. Thomas Sandes to have my Parsonage of Marlowe but not
to take any letters during lief of my wief Alice. No witnesses.
Stonarde, 36.
John Skelton, West Haningfield. Will 8 July 1603. "To
Thomazin Goodgyn 20s."
Harte, 59.
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William Smith the elder of Woodbridge, county Suffolk, mer-
chant. Will 18 July 1585. Agnes Palmer my daughter wife of
Robert Palmer of Hofton in Norfolk. Daughter Merabill wife
of George Goodwyn of Woodbridge, Draper. To Agnes Good-
wyn daughter to George Goodwyn being my neece. Executor :
George Goodwin.
Windsor, 34.
Arthur Somersett. Will 22 January 1528/9; proved 20 May
1529. To be buried in St. Nicholas church in town of Caleis in
chapel of St. Thomas. To High awter in said church 3s. 4d.
To the Resurrection in said church 6s. 8d. To the Maisendieu
in towne of Caleis 10s. To por prisoners in said town 3s. 4d.
To Cristian doughter to Griffith Appenrytt nor (now?) maior of
said towne of Caleis a gilt cupp weying 25 ounis. To his suster
Margaret Appenrytt a goblet weying 12 ounces To Thomas
Appenrytt ditto weying 10 ounis. To Edward Somersett the
sonn of Charles Somersett my sonne in plate and money to the
value of £20 sterling to be put in custody of Cristofer Conway,
Alderman, till Edward is 20 years, and if he die to remayne to my
daughter Ane and her children. To my ghostly father Sir
Richard Sparrowhawke one of my blak gowns. To William
March and the said Ane his wife, their heirs and assigns the
house that the same William March dwelleth in according to the
patent thereof. To Rose my wife house I bought of Thomas
Hewse sett in est side of market place of said town of Caleis for
her life then to be sold by wardens of trinitie table in St. Nicholas
in said town of Calais and money to use of said trinitie table.
Wife to have goods she brought. Other goods to wife Rose and
daughter Amy to pay debts and for a priest to synge for a year
and his salary £11 paying to Reymond Denyngton, Edward
Pattyn and Margaret Chrisyheynd( ?) £6 quarterly in 40s. each.
Executors: Christopher Appenrytt, Maior of Calais and Cris-
tofer Conwey, Alderman. Witnesses : Griffith Appenrytt maior,
Richard Whethall priest, Xpofer Conwey, Alderman, Sr. Spar-
rowhawke, John Pygott, William Sympson.
Jankyn, 7.
Mrs. Elynor Somersett. Will 4 July 1590; proved 4 Sep-
tember 1590. To Mr. Gossand of Cheapside, goldsmith 37s.
352 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
which I would have paide. I owe Anne Pearse 40s. ditto. I owe
Nurse Michell 20s., Mr. Hollowaye the taylor about £3, Mrs
Fenning of the Exchange some small some in her booke.
Received of Timothy Reynold a Jewell of £3. 5s. price for which
I promised at day of my marriage or hour of my death £8. I
give to the Right honorable the Lord Arthur Grey all my whole
portion but these sums: to my Lady Grey £3., to Mr. Thomas
Grey £20. To Mrs. Bridgett Grey £30, to Mr. Thomas Grey
£20. To Mrs. Bridgett Grey my boarder "Itm I give my
snayle to Mrs Eliz. Goodwyn" To Mr. William Grey the
younger my braceletts To Mr. Daniell my best gowne etc. To
Doctor Wilkinson my second ditto. To Edward Zouche and
William Searle third ditto between them. To Anne Pearse three
new holland smocks and best petticoat. To Nurse Michell hol-
land smock and two petticoats. To Joan Smith a gold cawle one
holland smock and two holland aprons and ruff. To Joan Pearse
holland smock etc. To Margaret my nursery maid my old petti-
coatt, cloake, and safe guard. Rest of lynnen to Lady Grey to
bestow to maids in house. To Poor £10. To Jone Smith a silk
mochado gowne Executor: Lord Arthur Grey My new hood
to Lady Esther ? To my brother Charles £20. Witnesses: Fra:
Danyell, William Searle, Elizabeth Michell, Joane Pearse, Robert
Wilkinson, Joan Daniell, Thos Pierse
Drury, 59.
Richard Vennables, citizen and merchant tailor of London. 28
July 1598, proved 10 August 1598. A parishioner in St. Lau-
rence Pountney, Wife Sara. Mother Browne, brother William
Browne. Sisters Gardener, Mansell, Chawkbill, Brother Nich-
olas Vennables and his son Richard and five other children John,
Annes, Elianor, Johane and Elizabeth. Katherine, Elizabeth and
Johanne daughters of sister Rickman. The two sons and two
daughters of brother Edward deed by his last wife. Their
mother now Elizabeth Collyns widow. Brother in law John
Goodwyn of Sparsholte, Hampshire. Those eight children
which John Goodwyn begot upon the body of my sister Alice his
wife, viz. John, Charles, Alice, Johanne, Katherine, Mary (who
married without consent of her friends) Thomas and Margaret.
The four children of sister Cathardes of Sparsholte. Richard
Goodwyn my brother by my mother's side. Clare Symmes my
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 353
sister by my mother's side, and her children. Richard Vennables
son of Brother Nicholas Vennables of Andever John Vennables
brother of Richard. Nicholas Vennables son of Edward V. of
Rumsey, clothier, deceased. Brother in law John Slany, mer-
chant tailor.
Lewyn, 69.
Bridgett Vessey, Barbican parish of Gyles without Cripplegate,
London, Widdowe. Will 13 November 1646; proved 13 October
1647. To brother Ralph Roose best feather bedd, blankcett,
sheetes greene rugge and spitt. To Freeser daughter of brother
Ralph Roose best brasse scumer and kettle, chaffendish and
candelsticke. To Cosen Rouse at Dedford bed etc. and layd
work napkin etc. To Cosen Edward Woodman payer of and-
yron and brasse and iron dripping pan shovall and payer of
tonges. To Cosen Richard Woodman my bible payre conyrons
and bellowes To my cosen Elizabeths brothers' daughter best
brass potte. To Margaret Harris now mayd to my brother
Henry Overton, Cittizen and Sta of London, a great iron
pott etc. Rest to brither Henry Overton, executor. Witnesses :
Jacob Goude, Sir James Leach
Fines, 203.
In the Name of God Amen. I Moses Wall of Braintree in the
Countie of Essex Clother being sick in body but of parfitt mem-
orie god be praised doe make and ordaine this my last Will and
Testament in manner and forme following First and principally
I bequeave my Soulle ino the hands of Allmightie God assuredly
lokeing for the free pardon of all my sines and so after this life
to rest in eternall happines throwe the alone merrits of Jesus
Christ my blessed Saviour and Redemer my body I committ to
Christian buriall and as consarning my wordly goods which God
hath given me I dispose of them as followeth Item I give and
bequeave unto Ann my well beloved wife all that my coppy hould
messuage or tenementt in the parish of Litell Bromely in the
Countie of Essex with all the apertinances duering her naturall
life she keeping the howse in reparationes and doeing noe wast.
Item I give and bequeave unto Moses Wall my sonne and his
heires all those my lands meadowes and pastures lyinge in Hatt-
fillde brodoke in the Countie of Essex aforesaide Allso I give
354 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
and bequeave unto the said Moses my sonne and his heires all
that my customarie or coppiehould meassage or tenementt lyeinge
in Braintrie aforesaid Provided alwayes my will and meaning is
that my wife shall have the benefitt of all my tenements and lands
aforesaid untell Moses my sonne shall be thought fitt by my wife
and Overseers or two of them to goe to Cambridge And that all
my foresaied lands given unto him shall be for his maintinance
thare Provided that he be placed at Cambridge under shuch
Tutors as my wife and Overseers shall apointe him to be under
or aney two of them Or ells my will is that the rentes and profitts
of these my lands formerly given unto my saied sonne for his
maintinance thare in Cambridge shall then hollie remaine to the
use and benefitt of my wife untell he accomplish his age of
twenty one yeres Allso my will further is that if my sonne be not
thought fitt to be placed at Cambridge by my wife and Overseers
or two of them at the least That then also my wife shall resaive
and in joye the rentes and profitts of the lands given unto my
sonne during his minoritie. It I give and bequeave unto my two
daughters Lidda Wall and Mary Wall the somme of three hun-
dered and fif tie pounds or ether of them of good and lawfull
money of Ingland to be paied to ether of them as followeth that
is two hundered pounds to ether of them at thare severall ages of
eightene yeares and one hundred and fif tie pounds to ether of
them at thare severall ages of twenty one years Provided allwayes
that if it happen that one of my daughters departt this life before
she attaine the age of eaightene yeares and without lawfull issue
then I will that the portion of her or them so dyeing shall be and
remaine to such two children as I shall have liveing and the sur-
vivor of them To be paied at such time and times as it should
have bene paied to such child or children deseaced if they had
lived. It I give and bequeave unto the poore peoplle of this
parish of Braintrie wharein I dwell the some of thre pounds six
shillines eaight pence To be paied with"1 twellve monthes next
after my deseace to be given out at the discretion of my Excutrix.
It I give and bequeave to my very loving frindes as a token of
my love vz To Mr. Collines of Braintrie Mr Daniell Rogers of
Wetherfilld Mr Pamfritt of Bocking Mr. Buckly of Liees Mr
Wharton of Fellsted and to Mr. Blackerbie twentye shillines a
pece. It I give and bequeave unto John Talkutt my sonne in
lawe and to Rachell Taylcott and to Sara Taylcott my daughters
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 355
in law five pounds a pece. It I give and bequeave to these my
workmen vz To John Long George Billingalle Thomas Wilkinson
John Clark and to his wiffe and to Robard Kellogg William
Ventris and John Spring ten shillines a pece. It I give to John
Princett Richard Claye and to William Portter six shillines eight
pence a peece. It I give unto John Jacob my aprentice twentye
shillines upon this condition that he shall honestlie and faithfully
sarve out his time with my wife which he was to have sarved
with me or ellse not. And allso my will is that all the small
legaces af oresaied be paied with in one yere next after my deseace
except John Jacobs and his to be paid with in thre yeares after
my deseace. It I give and bequeave unto my loveing Brethern
Nickolas Wall and John Wall fortye shillines a peece to make
ether of them a ring And to my other Brethren Bartellmew
Wall and to Daniell Wall ten shillines a peece in token of my love
Allso I give unto John Wall and Daniell Wall the sonnes of my
brother Nickolas Wall ten shillings a peece Provided allwayes my
will and meaning is that if it happen that Moses my sonne depart
this life before his age of twentye one yeares and without lawfull
issue that then all my landes messages and tenamentes whatso-
ever shall be equally devided betwixt my two daughters or if one
or both of my daughters happen to die before eightine years of
age and without lawfull issue Then the survivor or survivores
of my chilld or chilldren to have the holle estate before given in
this my Will ether in money or landes to such chilld or chilldren
deseaced. It I give and bequeave unto Moses Wall my sonne and
his heires all those my customarie landes marshes tenimentes and
hereditamentes lyeinge in Fingregoe in Essex emediately after
my wiffes deseace And further my will and meaning is that if it
should happen that my sonne Moses shold depart this liffe before
his age of twenty one yeares and without lawfull issue And my
daughters likewise doe depart this life before thare severall ages
of eightine years and without lawfull issue so as that all my chill-
dren dye as aforesaied Then I give and devise my marshes and
lands in Fingregoe to An my wiffe and har haires. Also I give
and bequeave my lands and tenements in Hatfeilld brodoke to
John Wall sonne of my brother Nickolas Wall and his heieres
for ever after my wives deseace. It I give and bequeave to
Daniell Wall one other of the sonnes of the saied Nickolas Wall
all my coppyhould messuage or tenimentt in Littell Bromly to
356 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
him the saied Daniell Wall and his heires for ever. It I give
and bequeave to John Tayllcote my sonne in law and his haires
All my messuage or tenementt Hinge in Braintrie after my wifes
deseace. It I give to my verye loving frinde Thomas Fitch of
Booking fortye shillings to make him a ring. Allso I give and
bequeave to my loving sister Mary Peeres Widow Six poundes
thirtine shillines fower pence Likewise these smale legices to be
paied with in one yeare after my deseace And further my will and
minde is that my Executrix or Executors hereafter named thare
executors administrators or assignes shall and will with the
advice of Counsel and derecktion of my brother Nickolas Wall
and my loving frinde Thomas Fitch of Bocking or thare assignes
lay out to purchase within eightene monthes next after my
deseace the full some of fower hundred poundes in massage
landes or tenimentes which shall be to the use of my wife for her
life and after her deseace to my sonne Moses and his heirs for
ever Provided all way es that if my sonne Moses dye before his
age of twenty one yeares and with out lawf ull issue That then the
saied massages landes or tenimentes so purchised shall be and
remaine to my two daughters and thare haires or the survivor of
them after my wives death And my will and meaning is that my
wife shall not have take or resaive aney benefitt or advantage for
aney thurdes or dowrey out of any message tenamentes or landes
given to my sonne for his presant maintinance lying in Hattfilld
and Braintrie aforesaied But shall aquite release and discharge
the same upon the request of my Overseres or supervisors of this
my Will or one of them and upon the conditiones hereafter
expressed I make and ordaine An my welbeloved wife my sole
Executrix of this my last Will unto whome I give all my move-
able goodes whatsoever unbequeaved she paying my debtes and
legises and bringing up my children But upon this condition that
she shall within foretene dayes next after my deseace enter bond
of fif tine hundred poundes unto my loving Brother Nickolas Wall
and Thomas Fitch aforesaid whome I make Overseers of this my
Will in due forme of lawe with condition to prove this my last
Will with in two monthes next after my deseace and to pay all
the legises at the dayes and times apointed And well and truely
to performe every p*. of this my last Will As well in laying out
the some of fower hundred poundes for landes or tenements to
be purchased as aforesaid and to releace har thardes to Moses
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 357
har sonne as allso for every thinge in this my foresaied will
expressed whatsoever And that allso if she shall agree to marrie
againe with aney man That he before the day of his mariage with
her shall enter the like bond with the like condition with such
suffecientt suerties as shall be thought fitt by my saide brother
Nickolas Wall and Thomas Fitch or thare assignes Provided
allwayes that if my wife doe not enter bond as aforesaied then I
ordaine and make my brother Nickolas Wall and Thomas Fitch
Executores of this my last Will containing f ower sheetes of paper
whome I putt in very great trust to see this my last Will per-
formed And I will them all charges and expences by them to be
layed out ether for Counsell or other expences aboute purchising
of the saied landes as aforesaied As allso for aney other charge
whatsoever shalbe layed out about the seing of this my Wille to
be executed and performed And I do hereby revoke and counter-
mand all former Willes and have hereunto set my hand and sealle
this sixtene day of September and in the yeare of our Lord God
1623.
Memorandum My will and minde further is that if it hapen
that my sonne Moses dye before he come to the age of twenty
one yeares and without lawfull issue so that the landes messages
or tenaments fall to my daughtores as aforesaid notwithstanding
my will and minde is thay shall not resaive aney benifitt of them
untell after the deseace of my wife but she wholy to have the use
and benefitt of them during her natural life and then to remaine
to the use and benifites of my daughtores as aforesaied — Moses
Wall (LS) — Sealled and delivered in the preswnce of us — Wil-
liam Goodwin — George Steares.
Be it knowne that whereas I Moses Wall of Brayntree in the
County of Essex Clothier have made my last Will and Testam*.
in writinge bearing date the sixteenth day of September last past
and have thereby charged my wife yf she takes upon her to be
my Execut1. with the paym*. of legacies to my twoe daughters
(viz to each) of them three hundred and fiftie pounds a peece)
And to lay out f oure hundred pounds for a purchase of lands and
tenemts. as by the same my last Will may appeare Nowe havinge
since considered wth myselfe that much of my estate doth lye in
wares ready made and in debts and that yf there shall happen
contrary to my expectation to be losse in the debte wch are owing
358 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
unto me in the sale or ntteringe of anie of my wares wcb are ready
made and lying by me It is not my meaning that the whole bur-
then and losse thereof should lye upon my wife Executor.
Therefor I doe hereby declare and expresse my meaninge therein
to be That whatsoever loss shall happen in and by the said debts
and sale or utteringe of anie of the said wares that the same
shalbe equallie and indifferentlie borne and abated by my twoe
daughters out of their severall legacies and out of the CCCC11 to
be laide out for the purchase of lande and by my wife out of
Twoe hundred pounds beinge so much as I account her parte will
amount unto out of the personall estate wch shee shall have as
Executor every one of them proporconably accordinge to the
losse And yf there shall happen to be such losse in and by the
saide debts and sale or utteringe of the saide wares and therby
soe much abatem1 that my saide twoe daughters may not have
and receive of my wife Executor CCC11 a peece of their severall
legacies of CCCC11 Then my will and meaning is further that
my son Moses his heirs or assignes out of my Coppihold mes-
suage lande and tenemtes in Litle Bromeley in the saide County of
Essex shall within twoe yeares nexte after the decease of the said
wife pay unto either of my saide twoe daughters wch shall be then
livinge att or in my nowe dwelling house in Brayntree fiftie
pounde a peece or soe much money not exceedinge 5011 a peece as
shall make up their severall legacies CCC11 a peece and yf my said
sonne Moses his heires or assignes shall faile in the paym* and
shall not pay within the tyme aforesaid the said several summes
of 5011 unto my saide twoe daughters or soe much (not exceed-
inge 5ou a peece) as shall make upp their severall legacies CCC11
a peece Then my minde is and I give and bequeath my said
Coppihold messuage lands & tenem15 in Litle Bromeley wth the
appurtenances to my saide twoe daughters and theire heires for
ever And yf my saide sonne Moses his heires & assignes shall
pay such money as aforesaid to one of my said daughters & shall
make defaulte of paym1 therof to the other Then I give and
bequeath the one halfe and moity of my said coppihold messuage
lande and tenemts in Litle Bromeley aforesaid to her my said
daughter wch shall be unpaide and to her heires for ever And for
and concerninge all other things in my saide last Will mencioned
(other then this explanacion of my Will and meaninge) I doe
by this presente Codicill confirme and ratifie the said laste Will
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 359
And my will is that this Codiale or Scedule be and be accounted
& adiudged to be parcell of my last Will as if the same were
there in mencioned. In witnes whereof to this presente Codicill
I have sett my hand & seale the sixteenth day of October Anno
Domini 1623 — Moses Wall (LS) — Sealed signed & published in
the presence of us W. Lyngwood — John Spring — George Stares.
The will together with codicil attached was probated before the
Rev. William Eyre, knight, LL.D., Commissioner, on Jan. 23d,
1623/24 on the oath of Anne Wall, relict of the deceased, and
executrix, etc. To her was entrusted, etc. She took oath, etc,
before Samuel Collins, clerk and deputy commissioner, etc, and
known as such to all men.
Byrde, 6.
(Latin)
John Wyseman, Somerleton (Suffolk). Will 10 November
1503; proved 18 October 1507. To high altar of Somerleton
for tithes 2s. To church of Northalyns I2d. To high altar of
ditto 2s. To wife Margery all household goods. To daughter
Margaret and Joane 3s. 4d. each. To friars of Great Yarmouth
and f urlesh to pray for me 10s. Messuage in Northalyns called
Holms Hillys to be sold for masses etc. Rest of land in Somerle-
ton and Northalyns Suffolk to wife Margery, and have surren-
dered to feoffees etc. Rest of goods to wife Margery executrix.
Supervisor : Sir Miles Cricke, Clerk, Rector of Blundeston. No
witnesses.
Adeane, 26.
Thomas Wyseman, Tudeley, Kent, yeoman. Will 15 Septem-
ber 1509; proved 3 November 1509. To be buried in church of
All Saints in Tudeley before ye Roode. To high aulter for tithes
6s. 8d. To making of a bell ther 40s. To the wast of toches and
because that my body shall rest ther 10s. Residue of goods to
wife Parnell executrix. Overseer : Sir Richard Person, viccar
of Tudeley. Will as to lands feoffees to suffer wife Parnell to
take yssue of lands on Tudeley and Capell and Hadlow, Kent, for
lief with a gardeyn, and pece of land in Tudeley called Sandels
with other peces in Tudeley and Capell called Marlegse, Old-
redde, Partredgge, Broke and Spechells. After decease of wife
Parnell, tenement where I dwell to Johan my daughter and other
360 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
lands to daughter Alice. Witnesses : Ric Person Vicar of Tude-
ley, Sir Henry Smyth preest, John Woodward and others.
Bennett, 2.2..
Thomas Wyseman, Graveley, Countie of Cambridge. Will 2
February 1525/6 ; proved 15 June 1528. To be buried in church-
yard of saint Botolphs in Graveley my mortuary after the custom
of the town. To high awter a combe of Barley. To the torches
3s. 4d. To the Belles 3s. 4d. To Maynteyn V tapers of wax
before our lady in the Chancell perpetually a milche kowe the
which kowe shalbe at the disposition of the church wardeyns. To
the freres Austyns in Huntingdon 10s. for to say a trentall for
me and my f rends. To the Church four shepe to maynteyn a
light before saint Kateryn and saint Margaret. To a priest a
quarte seruice for to singe for me there as my body is buried.
To Joane my eldest daughter four shepe. To doughter Margery
ten shepe. To Alice Andrewe a Kow Calfe and a quarter of
Barley. Executor: wife Isabell and sonn Symond Wyseman.
Overseers : sonnes John Wiseman and William Wyseman they
to have 20 shepe apece and four sterys betwixt them and after
deth of wife my two shod Cartes. Witnesses : John Bulleyn,
Richard Wright with others.
Porch, 33.
Thomas Wiseman of Huntingdon, gentleman. Will 29 July
30 Elizabeth; proved 1 February 1588. After a great and longe
sickness. My body to be buried and wrapped in a large cleane
stronge sheete. My wife is afflicted and not able to govern her-
self. Whereas one third part of my lands in Huntingdon and
Long Stooe does not amount to more than £9, therefore I allow
to my wife Isabella £13-618 per annum, my son Samuel shall
retain this sum while my wife remains in his keeping. To the
churchwardens of Huntingdon towards the repairs of the church
20s. To the Corporation of Godmanchester 40s. To my son
Simon my tenement in Godmanchester and all lands with it as
occupied by Thomas Carter, gentleman and John Roger, except
certain lands which I give to my son Samuel and his heirs, My
son Samuel to pay 8s. per annum to the churchwardens of Grave-
ley, Co. Cambs. on Saint Thomas' day, and Good Friday for the
poor. To my son Simon my messuage in Huntingdon where
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 36 1
Widow Walker and Mary Whitdale dwell paying to the said
Mary her annuity. To my son Simon my 6 buttons of gold. To
Joane my daughter 200 marks on condition that she do marry
such a husband as Mr. Garret Wallis and my son John Lukyn,
gentleman think fit. To John Lukin my son-in-law and Eliza-
beth my daughter his wife £30 for their children. To William
and John Betts my daughter Elizabeth her sons £20 each at 21.
To the children of my son Francis Wiseman namely John £10 &c.
(To my son Francis my middle mazer) to Elizabeth, Francis,
Marie, Joane, and Thomas £10 each at 21 or at marriage. My
son Francis to release my executor the lagacy given him by his
grandfather Henry Frere. To the churchwardens of Saint
Mary, Huntingdon, 6s. 8d. per annum out of the tenement where
Jane Gibson lives. To Agnes Furmys my maidservant 40s,
besides her wages. To the chamber of the burgesses of Hunting-
don 40s. for the better maintenance of their stoke. To the poor
of Huntingdon on my burial day 40s. To Thomas Frere my god-
son 10s. To John Crosse of Godmanchester and his wife 20s.
To Margaret Spanby of Godmanchester 3s 4d. To every of my
servants 2s. Residue to my son Samuel, he executor. Super-
visors; John Lukyn my son-in-law and William Cervington,
gentleman ; to them 2 angells of gold. Witnesses ; John Lukin,
William Cervington William Cheyne, Thomas Harris.
Leicester, 22.
William Wiseman, Cootes (Coates?) county Cambridge, hus-
bandman. Will 29 July 41 Eliz : proved 15 August 1599. To be
buried in churchyard of St. Andrews in Writlesey to reparation
of which 5s. and to poore mens box I2d. To wife Elizabeth 8
kyn bay mare and a foule grey colte black geldinge one whole
croppe of Corne and hey and my cartes and carte geares my
plowes and plowe geares all household stuff and hozes my piller
all fyer and yarne. To daughter Isabell 2 burninges calfes. To
sonn William ditto. A dunne mare and a f owle between son and
daughter. Rest to father Thomas Wiseman. Executor. Super-
visors : Thomas Androwe and John Boyse junior. Witnesses :
John Boyse senior, Henry Groude, Bryce Laxon, Richarde
Wrighte.
Kidd, 67.
362 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Anne Wiseman (the wyfe of John Wiseman of much Can-
fylde) in the Countie of Essex, Esquier). Will 1 August 1597;
proved 9 March 160T/2. To husband John Wyseman Esquier
my Ring with Turkesse I commonlie weare etc. To kinsman
Anthonie Wever on table cloth of Damask work etc also gold
ring sometime my late husband Symons his Ryng with his
Congemm in itt. To Peter Slatter on gould ring price 20s. To
Richard Weaver ditto. To Edward Lewis ditto. To George
Pumfrett ditto. To Anne Pumfrett "one gould ring with Dia-
mon which was my wedding Ring" also two pictures there made
for myself that hothe (bothe?) for my late husband Symons with
all pewter she hath for yssue of her bodie or ells her kinsfolkds.
To Margery Fytch my wayting gentlewoman gould Ring price
20s. To Edward Smyth ditto. To servant Elizabeth Hawkins
40s. one redd petticoate. To daughter in law Dorothy Glasock
my Damask gowne. To daughter in law Jane Meade Grogram
gowne. To daughter in law Ann Leggatt Taffeta Petticoate.
Rest of Apparell which was myne before I married the worship-
ful John Wiseman Esqre to kinswomen Alice Weaver and Suzan
Lewis. Rest of goods to Ann Pumfrett, Ann Slutter daughter of
Peter Slutter and Anne Bostock at marriage or 21. Things in
hands of George Pumfrett to ditto. Executor : said kinsman
Richard Weaver. Overseeers : Thomas Clarke of London some-
tyme my servant and John Bicknel, Much Canfylde thelder.
Witnesses : William Edwards, Margery Fitch, Robert Brewer,
Edward Smyth, Jo. Bicknel cum aliis.
Montague, 10.
Joane Withers of St. Michael Cornhill, London, widow. 10
January 1590, probated 20 July 1591. To be buried near my late
husband in St. Michael Cornhill. Father John Sackvile the
elder. Mother Mary Sackvile, Mother Mrs Caunte, Brother
John Caunte, Sister Alice Goodwin and her son Thomas Good-
win, Houses in Guilforde
St. Barbe, 57.
Steven Woodgate of East Bergholte, Suffolk, clothier, men-
tions son in law John Goodwin.
Lewyn, 90. (1598)
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 363
Edward Woulde, Waltham Holie Crosse, gent. Will Decem-
ber 41 EHz. (1599) "To Francis Goodinge my kinsman £100
to be paid out of Mr. Drakes bond. To Ann Goodinge sister to
Francis Goodinge £20.
Kidd, 32.
ARCHDEACONRY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
William Goodwin. Nuncupative will i September 1625;
proved 29 and 30 September 1625. "Said he had divers debts
and all other his goods whatsoever he gave unto Marie Goodwine
his mother, and said further all are hers and she shall have them"
Witnesses : John Chanler, and John Crawley. Proved by Marie
Goodwin, widdow.
Archdeaconry of Bedfordshire, file 1625, no. 177.
Mary Goodwine of Luton, county Beds, widow. Will 14
December 1625 ; proved 10 January 1625-6. To Henry Good-
wine my son of Hempsteed, county Herts, Inholder, 20s. To
four children of ray aforesaid son Henry Goodwine 20s between
them, viz 5s. each. If Thomas Crawley of Lygrave, county Beds,
yeoman do pay unto Thomas Goodwine ,my son the som of £30,
then Thomas Crawley have house there I now dwell and four
acres of arable land. To Thomas Goodwine my son "all my
housen and lands" in Clapwell, Beds. If Thomas Cranley does
not pay the £30, then house in Luton is to go to son Thomas
Goodwine. To son Thomas all moveable goods etc. To my
maid Rebecca Laurence a piece of sand collard cloth about two
yards. To John Cranley in chirch street 5s. Son Thomas to be
sole executor. Witnesses: Thomas Cranley of Lygrave, Roger
Foster, and Francis Cluer. Proved at Ampthill.
Archdeaconry of Bedfordshire, file 1625, no. 159.
Richard Goodin of Bartton, county Beds, husbandman. Will
29 March 1669; proved 23 April 1670. My master Thomas
Feild to take of my goods to pay expenses of my sickness and
burial "according to his owne conscience." To John Goodin of
Blunham, county Beds, my brother £5. os. od. To William
Goodin of Stopsley, .county Beds, my brother, is. To my
brother Thomas Goodin's children is. each. Rest of goods to my
364 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
master Thomas Feild whom I make my sole executor. Wit-
nesses : William Tiller, and Robert Cusly. Proved by Thomas
Feild.
Archdeaconry of Bedfordshire, 1669-70, no. 144.
James Goodwin. Nuncupative will. "Upon sunday next after
the declaring of his will, viz the said Sunday next after the said
feast of St. Michael in the presence and hearing of Ann his wife
and Mary the wife of John Eden and Dorothy Coe, widdowe of
Souldrop aforesaid did utter and declare his minde to bee that his
wife meaneing Ann Goodwin his wife should have all his estate
and being then earnestly importuned by the said Ann to give his
children porcons answered noe hee did not doubte but shee
would bee a loveing mother to his said children meaneing Thomas
Goodwin, Elizabeth Goodwin, and Ann Goodwin." Witnesses :
Mary Eden and Dorothy Coe. Sworn 27 February 1670.
Archdeaconry of Bedfordshire, 1670.
Thomas Goodwin of Flitwick, Beds, labourer. Will 12 June
1673; proved 19 July 1673. To Elizabeth Goodwin my daughter
three pewter dishes, one Barrell and three pair of sheetes and the
goodes in the chamber over the hall, viz. one Bedstead and cur-
tains and "Valiants," one featherbed one boulster etc. when she
attains the age of 16. To Richard Goodwin my son; parlour
dish and one Barrell. Rest of goods to Margaret Goodwin my
dear and loving wife whom I make sole executrix. She is "to
mainctain and bring up the said Elizabeth Goodwin my daughter
with washing, lodging, Diett and aparell Fitting her Degree."
Witnesses : George Barnatt, Robert Linsey and Mathew Free-
love.
Archdeaconry of Bedfordshire, 1673, no. 39.
Thomas Gooding, late of Everton, county Beds, bachelor.
Nuncupative will 30 March 1682; proved 16 November 1682.
While he lived of perfect mind and memory, on or about 30
March 1682 being the day of his death, made his will and settled
his estate in presence of diverse witnesses worthy of creditt
"being sick of the sickness whereof hee dyed and in the house of
his habitacon situate in Everton aforesaid where hee had dwelt
three monthes next before the said time did then and there by
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 365
word of mouth give and bequaeth all his estate to his mother
Anne, the wife of Thomas Francklin of Everton aforesaid, hus-
bandman and did desire the persons then and there present to
bear witness or used words to the same in effect and afterwards
departed this life. Witnesses : William Whithead of Everton,
Ann Whitbread, and Ellen Castbolt wife of John Castbolt of
Everton.
Archdeaconry of Bedfordshire, 1682, no. 82.
William Gooding, late of Houghton Conquest, county Beds,
husbandman. Will about 25 November; proved 24 March
1682-3. Before his death in the hearing of divirse witnesses
worthy of creditt being sick of the sickness whereof he died in
his house in Houghton Conquest where he had dwelt three
months did then and there by word of mouth bequeath his estate
as follows "Inprimus Hee did give to Thomas Redman, William
Redman, Jane Redman, and Anne Redman the children of his
sister Jane the late wife of Thomas Redman f ourty pounds to bee
equally devided amoungst them to be payd at the day of marriage
or the houre of the death of his executrix hereafter named which
shall first happen. And did make constitute and apoynt Elizabeth
his then wife the sole executrix." Witnesses : Alice Riseley and
Elizabeth Goodwin, spinster, and Richard Saunder. (Note.
Elizabeth Goodwin, spinster, sister of testator seems to have
disputed this will but it was duly proved by executrix.
Archdeaconry of Bedfordshire, file 1682, no. 117.
Robert Gooding of Litlington, Beds, carpenter. Will 9 July
1689; proved 16 August 1689. To my son Robert Gooding half
a crown. To my daughter Susanah Woodward 50s., and two
acres of pease growing in Brach shall be my daughter Susannah's
if it please God to take me before Harvest. To my Lewis Good-
ing one acre of arable land in Windmill field, on Brach furlong^
an acre, all other goods, harness, horses, sheep, etc. with a barne,
standing on ground where I now dwelle, I bequeath to my son
Lewis Gooding as aforesaid. Sole executor: my son Lewis
Gooding Witnesses : John Hawkins, scribner, Thomas Nixson,
Katherine Snagg (her mark) and Blanch Fountaine (her mark).
Archdeaconry of Bedfordshire, file 1689, no. 29.
366 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
William Goodwin of Greenfield in the parish of Flitton, Beds.
Will 12 January 1694/5; proved 18 January 1694/5. To Mary
my daughter during her natural life my messuage in Silsoe in the
parish of Flitton, now let to Robert Crawley, and after her
decease to my grandson William Payne, son of my said daughter
and to his heirs. If no heirs, then to my granddaughter Mary
Payne, and her heirs, failing them, then to my loving wife and
her heirs. To Elizabeth my now wife a cottage or tenement in
Sillsoe wherein John Hide now dwells, and a cottage at Green-
field. Witnesses : John Stevens, William Burridge, and William
Smith (his mark).
Archdeaconry of Bedfordshire, file 1694, no. 73.
Thomas Goodwin, of Chiltone (Chiltern?) Greene in the parish
of Luton, county Beds, yeoman. Will 20 April 1695; proved
6 May 1695. To Joane my dear wife my messuage or tenement
in Reddock Hall, in the parish of Kimpton, county Hertford, and
all my lands in the counties of Bedford and Herts and I appoint
her as sole executrix. Witnesses : John Ballard, John Catherall
alias Hookes, and John Rowley.
Archdeaconry of Bedfordshire, file 1694-5, no. 19.
ARCHDEACONRY OF BERKSHIRE.
Howghe Goodwyn of Reddyng. Will 23 March 1549-50,
proved 11 July 1549-50 To the Church of Sarum 2d. To the
high Altar of St. Lawrence Reading 3s. 4d. To poor of Whyt-
wyghe in Leicestershire 20s. at the discretion of the vicar there,
and my brother William Goodwine and Robert Goodwine. To
the poor of Coxtorie where my brother Sir Thomas Goodwyn is
vicar 10s. To my brother Sir Goodwyne 20s. To my brother
Sir Richard 6s. 6d. To Robert my brother my best flevyd cott,
my best nyghte cappe. To Felice my sister, all her husband
oweth me. To Ane my sister 6s. 6d. To Margat my sister
6s. 6d. To Alis my sister 6s, 6d. To Gylbard Clerke and Erne
his wife my cosin, 10s. To Jone Yatman my sister Felice's
daughter 10s. To Ane Dormyshope, my sister Anese's daughter
5s. To Jone Dormyshope her daughter also 5s. To Alis
Grensehaw. My will is the Eisbell my wife to pay unto her five
children 26s. 8d. each when able to use it to their profit, and she
is to discharge my brothers, the vicar of Coxton, and ye parson of
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 367
Shaw, of their obligations. To Jone Royce my wife's son £10.
To William Royse 13s, 4d, my wife's son. To Gylls Royse my
wife's son £5, 6s, 8d. To Alis Royse my wife's daughter 13s, 4d.
To Annes Rouse my wife's daughter £5, 6s, 8d. To Mr. John
Bell, now Mayor of Reading 20s. To Mr. William Burrington
of readyng 6s, 6d. To Richard Johnson, my wife's brother
6s, 8d. To Richard Johnson my godson, 3s, 4d. To Thomas
Adam my godson all debts that Robert Jesset of Estlysly owes
me. Residuary Legatee, wife Eisbell. Overseers, Mr. William
Burrington, my brother Sir Richard Goodwyn and my wife's
brother Richard Johnson. Witnesses, William Bell, maior of
Readdyng, Jame Chamberlayne and Rychard Johnson
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Book A. (1529-1571) folio 25.
Robart Godwyn. Will 24 March 1555/6; proved 20 July
1555. To be buried in churchyard of St. Elenes. To ye mother
church of Sarum 4d. To Jhon Godwyn my eldest son, my best
pot, a syluer spoon, half a dozen pewter vessells. To my son
Robert my second best pott. My lands in Abingdon to my wife
Elen and after her decease to my two sons John and Robert.
Also I give to John a garden next a tenant of Thomas Ethyll,
and a tenant of Phyllypp Hultes. To Robert a garden sometime
Sir William Arnatts. Executrix : wife Elen. Overseer : Roger
Alen. Witnesses : John Greene, Robart Harris, Wylliam Daly,
Wylliam Mathew, Thomas Toncks, Thomas Orpwood, Ymfraye
Bostocke, and wylliam Whitenton.*
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Austen 83.
Duplicated in D. f. (94?) Robert Godwyn als Sawier of Abing-
don Echyll in duplicate.
Thomas Goodwyne, vicar of Compton, county Berks. Will
16 June 1557, proved 12 July 1557. To be burid in Compton
Churchyard before the Palme Cross. To Sarum mother church
4d. To poor mens box I2d. To my church of Compton 20s.
To Robert Godwyne, my brother, my best featherbed and furni-
ture for same, if he die before his wife, to his son Thomas, if he
live, if not to his brother John, or to any of his sons, his son
* I. e. Doubtless William Withington of Bucks, grandfather of Henry
Withington of New England, my ancestor. — L. W.
368 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Robert only excepted. To Margaret my sister my fetherbed.
To Alis my sister, ditto. To Felice my sister my long gown.
To Thomas Coxe my sister's son 6s. 8d. To Abraham Emmery
a ewe. To Alys Adam all my sheep in her keeping. To Thomas
Adam her son a horse, and to John his brother jointly all my corn.
A Scholar of Oxford, a student of divinity to have £6 to serve and
sing for the healthe of my soul, or else sermons to be prached at
Compton( 4), Abingdon, Newbery, Shawe, Cheavley, (Nayling?),
Rydyng, Hampsted, Norryshe, Yettington, Chepe Hilsley, Blew-
burie, each sermon 10s. whether of these ways to be decided by
Mr. Doctor White and Mr. William Hutton. To poor of Blew-
bury, 10s. Hilsley 10s, Hampsted 10s, Aldworth 6s, Milton 6s,
each priest to have 8d. To Joan, Christian and Agnes Adams,
sisters, all my household stuff. My vicar of Cheavely and my
vicar of Hampsted to be my executors. Thomas Paynter and
Thomas Gudwyn to have resideue of my wool. My executors to
have my books. My Bible to my vicar of Aldworth. St. Aug.
Sermons to Mr. William Hatton and Erasmus Paraphrase to
Mr Doctor White. To Mr. Halstowe my timber. Witnesses :
William Hutton prieste, Anthony (Garnett?) priest, Phylypp
Edwardes, clerk.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Book C, 1550-62, folio 231.
William Goden of Binfield in Berks. Will 7 February 1558
proved 9 April 1559. (Nuncupative) To be buried in the holie
yearth in Binfild. To mother church of Sarum 2d. To his
daughter Alice he gave a stalle of bees and 20s. To his daughter
Jone 20s. and a heighfor, these to be delivered at marriage of
my wife Mawde, so that if she do not marry, she has them till
her decease or till she please. Residuary Legatee and Executor :
Wife Mawde. Overseers : John Dee and John Perkins. Wit-
nesses : John Dee, John Parkins and Robert King.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Book D, folio (294?).
William Godwin of Tilniste. Will 29 October 1558; proved
14 January 1558/9. To be buried in churchyard of St. Michael.
To Mother Church of Sarum 2d. To William Fuller a white
heifer. To Margerie 2 ewes and a sheet. To Jane Justes a
lamb. To John Godwin my brother my best coat. Residuary
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 369
Legatee and Executor: Son William. Overseers: John Riche
and Thomas Godden.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Book E, folio 95.
William Godwine of Tilehurst, county Berks. Will 17 Octo-
ber 1577; proved 20 November 1577. To be buried in Tilehurst
churchyard. To my wife's daughter one calfe, and one younge
sowe hogge. The residue to be equally divided among my chil-
dren at discretion of my overseers : John Kent and John Cham-
berlayn, and to be in their keeping during their minority. Proved
by above overseers for the use of William, John, and Alice,
minors and the children of above, deceased.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Register G, folio 106.
William Gooding. Will not dated; proved 8 October 1580.
To be buried in Warfylde churchyard. To William, Richard,
and John my sons, to each of them two ewes and two lambes.
My boes and arrowes and my bowle to be solde and the money
divided between my three sons. Residuary Legatee and Execu-
trix : Wife Jane. Overseers : William Gooding and Gilbert
Wattington. Witnesses : William Goodinge, John Pecock, and
Gilbert Wattington.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Register G, folio 274.
27 October 1583. Administration of the goods of Richard
Godwyne of Tilehurst, to Anne Godwyne, relict of the same.
£43. 18s. 3d.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Register G, folio 334.
Thomas Godwyne of Tilehurst, county Berks, yeoman. Will
28 June 1582; proved: no Probate. To be buried in Tilehurst
churchyard. To Mother Church of Sarum 2d. To Poor of
Tilehurst 5s. To each of my godchildren a lamb. To Richard
Burd a lamb. To John Godwyn my servant two of my best
wethers. To John Burdde my lome. To Richard Fuller my
servant my hole Teeme i. e. horses, cartes, oxen, mares, geldings,
ploughs, and harrowes, also four kine and one score of my best
sheep to be given one month after decease of my wife Friso.
Residuary Legatee and Executrix: Wife Friso. Overseers:
John Curtice and William Godwyn. Witnesses : John Curtis of
Calcott, John Hall and Thomas Curteis.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Register G, folio 382.
370 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
John Godwyne of Abington, county Berks, yeoman. To be
buried in the parish church of St. Helens of Abington. To the
poor of Abington 10 dozen of bread. Will 15 June 1585 ; proved
4 September 1585. To Mother Church of Sarum 2d. To poor
of Cullam 5 dozen of bread. To my daughter Jane the second
and third best of the brass potts, my mazard cuppe or boale, my
best joyned bedsted and furniture for same when 16 or married.
To John Corcke my best doublet and my best f rise Jerkin and to
each of his children I2d. apiece. To my son in law Thomas
Stevenson my new cloak, and to each of his children I2d. apiece.
To my daughter Edith Brat well £10. To my kinsman Thomas
Bonde of Charney my Russett gowne. To my said daughter
Jane £40 and my tenement in Abington, if she die to go to my
brother Robert Godwin's eldest son and his heirs male. Resid-
uary Legatee and Executrix : Katharine my wife. Overseers :
Thomas Yate of Sutton Courtneye, gent, and Thomas Bonde of
Charney, husbandman. No witnesses.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Register H, folio 42.
Alice Godwyn, widow, of Brickleton, county Berks. Will 18
August 1587; proved 12 October 1587. To be buried in Brickle-
ton churchyard. To the parish church of Brickleton 3s. 4d. To
poor of Brickleton one bushell of wheat, and one bushell of
Maslin. To Agnes Godwin my daughter four bushells of wheat
and four bushells of myslin, and four of Mault. To Joane
Godwin my daughter ditto. To Alice Godwun my daughter,
ditto. To John Godwin my son one querne or myll. To Richard
Godwin my son one bullocke, one flock bed, and the best pot. To
my three daughters all my brass and pewter not given already.
To Agnes and Joan all my apparel. To Martin Morland 5s. To
John Morland 10s. To John Peathe 20s. To Thomas Godwin
four bushells of wheat. To Alice Godwin daughter of John
Godwin 5s. To Fraunces Hammon 2s. 6d. Residue among my
five children. Executors : Sons John and Richard. Witness :
Thomas Midleton.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Register H, folio 242.
? 20 or 24 September 1588. Administration of goods of
Richard Godwin of Brightwaltham to John Godwin, brother of
deceased.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Register H, folio 178.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 37 1
14 August 1593. Administration of goods of William Goddin
of Tylehurst to Alice Goddin of Sunning, sister of deceased.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Register I, folio 109.
Administration of goods of William Goddin of Finchampsted
8 March 1598 to Jarme or Joanne Netherclif als Goddin, relict of
the same.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Register J, folio 430.
6 October 41 Eliz. (1599). Administration of goods of John
Godwin of Tylehurst, to Mary Godwin, relict of the same.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Register J, folio 435.
(Covered with brown Paper) John Godwin of Tylehurst,
county Berks, yeoman. Will 2 November 1 Jas. I; proved 21
April 1604. To be buried in Tylehurst churchyard. To Mother
church of Sarum 2d. To poor of Tylehurst 10s. To Richard
Godwin my son y2 of my wearing apparell. To William God-
win my son (20s) in money, 2 bushells of wheate. To my son
Christofer Godwin 20s. To my eldest daughter Joane C. . .
dell 20s. To my daughter ( ? Elizabeth Harryngton) To my
daughter Joan 12 To my daughter Elinor N in
money. To my daughter Annis Gregorie 20s. To John the son
of William my son To Elizabeth daughter of my daugh-
ter Agnes Gregorie 6s. 8d. To my daughter Hanyngton's three
children 10s. To my son Richard's three children 10s. To
Margaret daughter of my son William 3s. 4d. To Margaret
daughter of my daughter Annis Gregorie 3s. 4d. To my godson
John Blackman I2d, son of ? Richard Blackman. Residuary
Legatee and Executor : Eldest son John Godwin. Overseers :
John Chamberlin, senior, and William Wickins. Witnesses :
William Bushnell, Edward Chamber and John Godwin, junior.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Register J, folio 1286.
Alexander Godwin of Strafield Mortimer. Will 31 July 1610;
proved 22 April 161 2. To my daughter Ellenor, wife of John
Wolword the best brasse pott I had before I was last married.
To Richard and Agnes, the children of the same John Wol-
vorde, one cowe and two sheep. To Godson Alexander, son of
John Godwyn, one sheep. To John Godwyn one cheste and a
round table at John Godwin's or his mothers. Residuary Legatee
372 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
and Executrix : Agnes my wife. Overseers : Simon Paise and
Fraunces Bramlie. Witnesses : Dauid George, Minister, Frances
Bramlee, Simon Paise and Allexander Hallowaie.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Book L, 1609-1619, folio 238.
Henrie Goodwyn of Compton, county Berks, gentleman. Will
14 November 1624; no Probate. To Cathedral of New Sarum
4d. To poor of Compton 5s. To the poor people of Hendley,
county Oxon, 5s. a year during life of my executrix. To my
brother William Goodwin his executors, all money owing me by
Mamasses Russell of Bewman, county Northants, so as he pay
£11 to Matthew Payne of Aldworth, county Berks, the rest
between my brother William and Alice my wife. To my wife all
estate in Henley, she to pay to my sister Katherine Wheeler 30s.
a year for life. To my cosen Henry Goodwyn, son of my brother
William Goodwyn, the said estate after my wife's death in occu-
pation of Michaell Chowne and Joseph Stacey. To Abraham
Goodwyn, son of my brother Richard Goodwyn, the residue of
said estate after wife's death. To John Ilsley the younger, son
of John Ilsley senior of Compton, 20s. To John Troyne of
Chewtie, county Berks, 20s. Residuary Legatee and Executrix:
Wife Alice. Overseers : brother in law William Smith of Midg-
ham, Toby Bradford of Compton. Witnesses : John Troyne,
John Ilsley, Alice Rowle, Edward Sampson. My best cloake to
my cosen William Goodwyne, sonne of my brother William
Goodwyne.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Register M, folio 167.
Joane Gooding, Easthansted, county Berks. Will 2 Aprill
1626; proved 6 June 1626. To be buried in parish aforesaid.
To Brother Humphrie Gooding £20 and to Ciprion Cotterell myn
Deare Frind in his house nowe being vnto his towe Sonnes
Richard and Hugh 40s. each. To Hugh best Feather Bedd etc.
Rest of goods to the three sisters and Daughters of said Cyprian,
Dorothie, Marie, and Christian, my wearing Cloathes excepted,
which I give in this manner. To Annis Laurence two best Petti-
coates, which Annis is eldest daughter of said Cyprian. To
Allott Hoges his wyfe one petticoate and to Ann Cooper, late
wyfe of Mathew Cooper deceased, my worst Gowne. Rest of
linnen and goods to Deare Frind Cyprian Cotterell, who hath
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 373
been at great charge for me, Executor. Witnesses: Richard
Martin of Easthansted, William Newman of ditto, Rychard Pars-
lowe of ditto, and Read Wildingos, wryter.
Inventory of Joane Gooding, spinster of East Hansted, Berks,
praised by Richard Martin of Easthansted and Richard Burre of
Wickfield 12 May 1626.
li s
Imprimis hir wearing Apparell liij. x.
Itm one face Clock iij
Itm debts due to the testatrix xxv
Summe Totall xlvh viijs
Exhibited 6 June 1626
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, filed will, 1626.
John Godding, Brightwalton (Bright waltham?), county Berks,
blacksmith. Will 28 September 1620; proved 13 February
1627/8. To be buryed in Brightwalton churchyard. To daugh-
ter Alice iiijd. To daughter Ann ditto. Residue to sonne in law
William French, executor. Overseers : Richard Knight and
Gabriell Morland. Witnesses : Thomas Webb, Peeter French,
and Ann Webb.
An Inventory of all and singular the goods and Chattells of
John Godwin late of Brightwalton in the county of Berks,
deceased, blacksmith, taken and praised by Gabriel Morland, John
Hedges, and William Pitfall uppon the Third day of December
Anno Domini 1627 in manner and forme following:
li s. d.
Inprimus his wearing apparell ij o. o
It. the profitts of the executors
yeare vpon his Coppyhold iij. x. od.
Summe Totalis vu xs
Exhibited 13 February 1627/8 by William French, executor.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, filed will, 1627.
Henry Goodwyn of Drayton, county Berks. Will 4 April
1629; proved 4 October 1630. To be buried in churchyard of
Drayton. To son Henrie £5 at age of 15 yeeres. To twoe
daughters Hellen and Christian each a bushel of wheate. Rest
to wife Hellen, executrix. To Thomas and Hellen, children of
Marke Hatt, each a bushel of Barlie. Witnesses : John Stone
374 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
and Mark Hatt. Inventory of Hennery Goodwin, late of Dray-
ton taken 2 October 1630 by Thomas Olds worth and Thomas
Sherwood. £13. 9s. 6d. Exhibited 4 October 1630.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, will filed 1630.
21 December 1632. Administration granted to Susanna God-
wyn, relict of William Godwyne, late of Newbury, Berks, intes-
tate, to administer goods, etc.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, file 1638.
William Godwin thelder of Newberie, county Berks, clothier,
deceased. Nuncupative will 12 December 1634; proved 4 Feb-
ruary 1634-5. To his wife Amy the part of the house he dwelt
in on the Northside of the Court and the part his son William
Godwin the younger dwelt in and after her decease to William
the younger, he paying to his children, William, Mary, Joseph,
Beniamen, Thomas, Sara, and Joane, seven of the grandchildren
of the said William the elder £5 each. Witnesses: William
Nash, Joseph Hinde, Sarah Hinde, Inventory £32. is. iod.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, will filed 1634.
(See also 1640.)
Bond 8 January 1640/41, of William Hosier of Newbury,
county Berks, Clothier, and Robert Blunt of same, Cloathworker,
in £100, for Mary Hosier als Godwin and Margaret Blunt als
Godwin, the daughters of William Godwin the elder, deceased,
late of Newbury, Cloathier, left unadministered by Amy Godwin
his relict.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, file 1640.
[Error in calendar. Same as 1634, date of original probate.]
Lettice Goodwine, of West Ilsley, county Berks, widdow.
Will 12 December 1640; proved 12 April 1641. To be buried in
church or churchyard of West Ilsley. To Mother Church of
New Sarum 4d. To kinsman Walter Dodeswell of Newbury 40s.
To my brother William Mortimer 40s. To my God daughter
Sybele Smith my spece morter. To Elizabeth Tyler, daughter
of Robert Tyler, greate brasse kettle. To Robert Baker 4d. To
John Castle 4d. To Richard Smyth 4d. To Robert Peacher 4d.
To these four men on day of buriall. To kinswoman, William
Jerrome's widdow, new hempen sheete. To William Smyth the
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 375
younger, one single penny. Residue to Roberte Tyler (William
Bent erased) said Roberte Tyler (William Bent erased) Execu-
tor. Overseer: John Head. Witnesses: John Head, William
Bent, Robert Tyler. Mem "Robert Tyler ent ? in two
places before ? , Inventory of Lettice Goodwine of
West Ilsley county Berks, widdow, 2 April, 1641, by John Taylor,
John Church, Edward Heysie, and Edward Collins: £18 9s. 3d.
Exhibited 14 April 1641
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, will filed 1641.
John Godwine, Stratfield Mortymer, county Berks, yeoman.
Will 18 December 1666; proved 15 April 1667. To wife Mary
bed and also use of Chamber during widowhood and my little
Buttery, one beere vessel of 12 gallons etc. To Thomas Godwine
my son £30. To daughter Joanne May £20. To daughter Ann
wife of Francis Carter £10. To grandchild Alice Godwin £10.
To his brother William Godwine £5. To Elizabeth Godwine
daughter of son John Godwine £10. To son William's children
5s. apeece. To daughter Carter's three children ditto. To
daughter Joane May's three children ditto Rest to son William
Godwin executor. To wife Mary Godwin 100 faggits etc, also
to daughter Joane May £10 in two years Witnesses : Deancis
Parfite, Robert Venor, Nicholas Power, Notary Public. Inven-
tory 14 January 1666/7 by Nicholas Power, Francis Carter
deceased, Robert Bever, Leonard Stacey. £71. 13s. od. Exhib-
ited 15 April 1667.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, will filed 1667.
Elizabeth Goodwin, Wallingford, county Berks, widdow. Will
21 1683; proved 8 July 1683. To be buried in church
of St. Mary of Wallingford. To son Hugh Godwin £50 out of
houses Mr. William Polhemp and John Button live in, and house
John Bird formerly lived in, all in Wallingford. To son John
Godwin £5 out of ditto. To son Arthur Goodwin £5 ditto To
son Joseph Goodwin £60. To son Paul Goodwin £60. To
daughter Elizabeth Goodwin £60. To daughter Sara Goodwin
£10. To daughter Mary Goodwin £6. To son John Goodwin,
executor, all goods. Overseers: Andrew Dale, gent, Robert
Townsend, clerk, John Buckland, senior, Grocer, and Paul
Be ? . Witnesses : Mary Woodhouse, Joan Na ?
376 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Inventory £1282. 8s. od. 20 November 1683 by Edward Cow-
slade and Isack Archer. (In the shoppe £707. 12s. od.)
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, will filed 1683.
8 February 1698/9, Bond of Thomas Mason of Newbery,
county Berks, Clothier, James Verke of ditto, Woolcomber, and
William Humphries of Spenhamtard (Speenhamland?), parish
Speen, countie Berks weaver, in £100, for Elizabeth Mason als
Godwin (wife of Thomas Mason) as daughter and administra-
trix of Joseph Godwin the younger of Newbery, Clothier,
deceased, intestate. With oath to Elizabeth Mason the executrix
7 February 1698/9. Remainder to Elizabeth Goodwin the relict
3 February 1698/9.
Archdeaconry of Berkshire, will filed 1698.
Thomas Adam of Cumpton. Will 30 May 1540; proved: no
probate. To High altar of Cumpton one bushell of barley. To
Jone my daughter a quarter of barley. To John my son a quar-
ter of barley. To Annese Nutefylde my daughter one ewe. To
Marie my daughter one quarter of barley. To Alice my daughter
one quarte of barley. To Eysabell my daughter one quarter of
barley. To Maude my daughter one quarter of barley. To
Annese my daughter the younger ditto. Residuary Legatee and
Executors : my wife Ales and Thomas my son. Witnesses :
Thomas Goodwyn my curat, and Rychard smyth with others.
Archdeaconry Of Berkshire, 1529-1571 B., folio 73.
ARCHDEACONRY OF BUCKINGHAM.
Alice Godyng of Chesham, Leycestre. Note of Probate 17
January 1523. Probate by executors: William Godyng and Wil-
liam Takfeld in forma pauperis. 7d. paid.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, 1523-7, folio 81.
5 October 1525. Administration of will and goods of Thomas
Gooding of Chesham, was granted to Agnes the relict in forma
pauperis.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, 1523-7, folio 101.
Edmunde als Yeoman Godwyn of Ilmere. Will 1558;
proved 5 December 1558. To be buried in churchyard of Ilmere.
To Joane my wife half my house and half my goods. To James
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 377
my son after the Lord had chosen his heriet my best horse, an
ox and 10 sheep, and if the Lord take the best horse to his
heriott then n quarters of wheat, a cow and a bullock. To
Tomson my daughter four sheep. To Ann my daughter four
sheep. To Joane my daughter a cowe. To Agnes my daughter
a cowe. To Margery my daughter a cowe. To Alice my daugh-
ter half acre of wheate. To Katherine Woollgate two sheep.
Residuary Legatees and Executors : Wife Joan, James and John
my sons. Overseers : Brother William Godwyn, and Thomas
Godwyn, and Thomas Walter. Witnesses : Thomas Godwyn,
William Payne, and Thomas Walter.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham Register 14 & 15, folio 17.
Thomas Godin of Ilmere, county Bucks. Will 14 September
1558; proved 5 December 1558. My soul to god and the Blessed
Virgin Mary. To mother church of . To my parish
church of Ilmere 10s. To each godchild a bushell of wheat.
To Margery Yong my daughter 20s. To Katherine Goodchild
my daughter 20s. To Tomsay Deaning my daughter £5. To
Alis Goodchild 20s. To John God(wyn) my sonnes sonne 20s.
To Mathew Yongs children, John and Margery 6s. 8d. each. To
Margarett Goodyn 3s. 4d. To James Hester, and Rose his sister
6s. 8d. apiece. To William Godyn and Amey J(ames) Godins
children 13s. 4d. between them, also to Joane Godyn 6s. 8d. To
Sir Wil Forest vicar of Bledloo 3s. 4d. Residue to Agnes my
wife, James and William, my sonnes. Overseers : William
Clark of Hadnam the elder William Godyn, John Hester, Thomas
Walter of Aston. Witnesses : William Godyn, John Hester, and
William Foreste.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham Register 14 & 15, folio 67.
William Godwyn of Waldrige parish of Dimby, husbandman.
Will 8 June 1558; proved 5 April 1559. To the high alter of
Dimvy 3s. 4d. To the bells of the church 6s. 8d. Poor of Dimby
10s, and at my months day. To Margery my daughter £40. To
every godchild of mine 4d. To Elizabeth Taylor my sister 6s. 8d.
To my sister Agnes Chapman 6s. 8d. My farme between Nich-
olas and John my sons. Overseers : Son in law, John Francklyn.
Witnesses: Thomas Godwyn, Mathew Yong, John Francklyn
and others.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, 1556-60, folio 55.
378 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Alyce Goodwyn of Emerton (Emberton?), county Bucks,
widow. Will 10 June 1565; proved 29 April (1566). To
Richard Randill and Christopher Goodwin my sons, two horses
and one mare colte, four kyne, and three steares, at discretion of
Harrye Goodwyne, Raffe Domonynge, Thomas Mansewell, John
Toche, and Thomas Malenes. I owe to Willyam Malenes which
was my husband's servant 10s. To Thomas and Christopher,
sonns of my son Henry Goodwine, two sheep. To Katheryne
and Jonne, daughters of Henry Goodwin two sheep. To Wil-
liam and Katherine children of Thomas Malens two sheep. To
John Tockes children one sheep each. To Jone Downings childe
when god doth send it into the world one sheep. To John Toche
the younger a towel. To Elizabeth Goodwyne my best por-
ringer. To Jone Goodwine a lyttel sauser. To Isabell Toche
and Alice Toche a pringer each. To Elizabeth Toche a sauser.
To Jone Donninge my daughter a bedd. To Alse Glover my
goddaughter a lambe. To Katherine Toche my daughter my
beste curtell. Residue to Richard Randoll and Chrystopher.
Executors : Rychard Goodwine, Raffe Donnynge, John Toche.
Overseers : Thomas Bauswell and Thomas Hearne. Witnesses :
Rauffe Donnynge Thomas Bauswell, Thomas Hearne and Jon
Toche.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, 1568-72, folio 22.
Nycholas Goddyn of Waldridge, parish Dinton. Will 5 Maye
1584; proved 18 June 1594. To be buried in churchyard of
Dinton. To church of Dinton 4d. To son William Goddyn all
land in Swanburne that I bought of Mr. Thomas Sanders of
Dinton, to said Wylliam and his heyres males, etc., in default to
my sonn Anthony Goddyn and heayres males, etc, then to right
heayres of son William then to my daughter Anne Goddyn and
her heayres males, then to right heayres of son Nycholas God-
dyn etc. To sonn Anthony Goddyn close in Ford called Lau-
rence Close bought of Mr. Thomas Sanders of Dynton remainder
to sonn Wylliam, then to my daughter Winifred, then son Nych-
olas Goddyn. To daughter Bridget Goddyn 10s. To daughter
Sybbell Goddyn f 10 at marriage. To daughter Anne Goddyn i20
at 18. To daughter Winifred Goddyn ditto. To son Anthony
Goddyn two kyne and ten shepe, viz. five ewes and lambs, and
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 379
five drye shepe. To daughters Anne Goddyn, Winifrid Goddyn,
and Sybbell Goddyn each a cowe. To Dorothy Coxe ewe and
lamb. To John Coxe my daughter's son ditto. To Henry Coxe,
ditto, ditto. To my wife Elizabeth my messuage etc. for 14
years, then to my sonn William Goddyn for remainder of lease
bearing date 20 February 1 Edward VI. To said son William
Goddyn four horses furnished with harnys, and one cart and
plowe, and two beane, and 40 shepe and gains of corne, viz : three
acres of beans, three acres of wheate, and three acres of barley
at 21 years. Wife Elizabeth executrix Overseers: Mr. Wil-
liam Sergeant, and Mr. John Sanders the elder.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, will filed 1594.
John Godwin of Woldridge, parish Dinton, county Bucks.
Will 24 April 1595; proved 16 June 1595. To my daughter
Margaret £13 alreadie in her handes, also two Beastes coulle
blacke ( ?), at Michaelmas, also bedsteade in chamber yt was her
mother's, featherbed, sheets, sheete, pott, kettell, etc. To
sone William £13. 6s. 8d. at 21. To sone Thomas, ditto. To
sone John ditto. To daughter Audrie, ditto, at 18 or marriage.
Rest to wyffe Alice executrix. Overseers : Cosen William Sae-
gent of Kimble wecke, and my Brother in law William Cladon.
Wife to give bond etc if she marry. Witnesses : William Sar-
gent, William Cladon, Richard Chutnall, John Franckelinge and
others.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, will filed 1595.
Randell Goodwine, Petishoe, parish of Emberton, Bucks,
labourer. Wiil 20 July 1601 ; proved 1 December 1601. To be
buried in Emberton Churchyard. To my eldest son Thomas
Goodwine 30s. To my second son Christopher Goodwine 30s.
To my third son Ralph Goodwine 30s. To my youngest son
William Goodwine 30s. none of sons yet 16. Executrix Anne
my wife. Overseers : Henry Goodwine my brother, Christopher
Goodwine and Ralphe Goodwine. Witnesses : Thomas Good-
wine and John Prestman, minister, writer hereof.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 25, and
will filed 1601, number 50.
Elizabeth Goodden of the Forde, Dinton parish, county Bucks,
widow. Will 9 March 161 1; proved 9 October 1612. To
380 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Anthony Goodden my small lands in Dinton. To William Gooden
my son 10s. To Ann Gooddwen my daughter £10, one fetherbed,
one coverlet, one bolster, two pillows, one pare of blankets, and
two pillow beres, half dozen of Pewter. To Winifred, my daugh-
ter, £2,0. To Bridgett Coxe, my daughter, 10s. yearly for life.
To Sibill Cuthbert, my daughter, 10s. yearly for life. To my
daughter Bridget Coxe's children £5. To children of daughter
Sibill £5 To son William's son John a colte and to his daugh-
ters Elizabeth and Anne 10s. each. (Another copy reads that
Elizabeth and Anne were children of son Anthony.) Residuary
legatee and Executor : Son Anthony. Witnesses : William
Colingridge, Anthony Douer, John Statham, scrivener.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 28, folio 100.
William Goodwine, Nether Winchendon, Bucks, gent. Will
28 August 1613; proved 3 September 1613. To be buried in the
parish church of Nether Winchendon. To my son Blase Good-
wine all the right and terme of years in an annuity of £30 out of
one close or pasture ground called Landers in Nether Winchendon
in the occupation of one Edward Pigott of Nether Winchendon,
to be paid by the said Edward Pigott. To my daughter Hercules
now in Ireland all my household stuffe in my house in Nether
Winchendon mentioned in an inventorie annexed. To my god-
son William Wheatlie 40s. Executor my son Blase Goodwine
and I give to him my dwelling house in Nether Winchendon.
Witnesses : Francis Goodwin, John Bowden and Edward Piggott.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 29, folio 55.
Thomas Goodwine of Milton Keynes, county Bucks, yeoman.
Will 1 1 May 1617; proved 4 June 1617. To be buried in Milton
churchyard, to the church of which I give I2d. To the mending
of a causeway between Thomas Lancasters house and the church
2s. To my son Richard Goodwine my house with bed, mattrise,
and furniture, and 40s. To my son Hugh a bedsted, a woolle
bed, and 40s. To Richard Goodwine, my grandchild, £4 to be
paid to Charles Holme and Richard Bandye for his use till 21.
To Thomas Goodwine my grandchild, my son Richard's son, one
brasse pott and 20s. To grandchild Annis Goodwine 20s. To
Thomas Goodwine, my son Hughes son, £4. To Thomas Alline,
my wive's son, 20s. To Margaret Alline, my wive's daughter,
20s. Residuary Legatee and Executrix : my wife Annis. Over-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 381
seers : Richard Bandye, Charles Holmes, and Thomas Lancaster.
Witnesses : John Jennings, Charles Holmes, and Richard Bandey.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 30, folio 220.
Richard Goodwine of Emberton, county Bucks, laborer. Will
(no date) ; proved 26 February 1619-20. To be buried in
Emberton churchyard. I owe Rafe Goodwine, my brother, 3s.
and I give him 10s. and all my apparell and a pare which is to
make. To Alice Goodwin my sister 10s. Residuary Legatee and
Executrix : Isabell my wife. Witnesses : Christopher Goodwine,
John Phillipps, and John Masters.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 31, folio 117.
Thomas Gooden of the parish of Dynton, county Bucks, yeo-
man. Will 19 April 1620; proved 11 May 1620. To be buried
in Dynton Churchyard. To my brothers, Thomas and William
Woster, all my sheep. All my goods and household stuff to such
person or persons as my mother shall appoint. To my brother
William Gooden, all the sheep which are not in the pasture. My
mother to pay my two godchildren 20s. apeece. Residuary leg-
atee and Executor : My brother Thomas Woster. Witnesses :
John Statham, scrivener, Will Worcester, and Thomas Biggs.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 32, folio 20.
Christopher Godwin, Emberton, Bucks, yeoman. Will 20
April 1613; proved 2.7 June 1628. To wife Alice Goodwin
besides the half of lands in Emberton given her at our marriage
for her dowrie as by deed, also the other half to her for life,
while a widow, but if she marrie, my brother Ralfe Goodwin to
enter the same, paying my wife 20 markes quarterly (5 marks
a quarter) and at death of brother Ralfe Goodwin to Christopher
Goodwin, son of said Ralfe Goodwin, if he die to next sone, etc.
and half acre of land with house in tenure of William Giles at
East end of Towne waye, tenement sometimes called Kettells in
the West, and land of Ralfe Smith in East to remain to said Wil-
liam Giles for life, then to Christopher Goodwin, son of Randoll
Godwin. To church of Emberton 6s. 8d. To poore of Ember-
ton 20s. Rest to wife Alice Goodwin, executrix. Overseers:
William Campion and Ralfe Smith. Witnesses : John Prestman,
Parson, writer of same, William Campion, and Ralfe Smith.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, file 1628, no. 1.
382 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Ralph Goodin, Tyring(ham), Bucks, laborer. Will 28 Decem-
ber 1631 ; proved 9 March 1630/31 To Phillip Knight of Hall-
bury £10. To his weif £10. To his daughter Marye £1. To
Mrs. Goodin £4. To Hugh Goodin of Fenny Stratford £4. To
Goodweif (Margery in margin) Jills of Endsole in Bedfordshire
£2. To Lewis Usher, his six children ("now at home" in mar-
gin) £6. To Lewis himself and weife £4. To William Kid of
Patersham in county Bedford £2. To poore of Fillgrave £1. 10s.
To widow Vinney of Petso 5s. To her daughter, the weif of
E ? Ironmonger 5s. More to Lewis Usher his wief £2.
To Lewis Usher two sheets, a dublett and a fine Coat with all my
other goods and household stuff. To John Stonbanks of Fyring-
held 10s. John Harsall, Shepherd in Tyringh — 10s. Execu-
tor: Richard Ca ? Witnesses: Samuel Bafford, John
Marshall, Shepherd.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, file 1631, no. 3.
James Goddin, whilst he lived, of Great Wycombe, county
Bucks. Nuncupative will beginning of June 1633; proved 4
July 1633. Three days before his death in presence of Anne
Weedon, wife of Robert Weedon, and Anne Carter, widow, and
Jane Gadburge. To his daughter Mary Goodinge £10. Resid-
uary Legatee and Executrix : Wife Anne.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 33, folio 92.
Alice Goodwin of parish of Emberton, county Bucks, widow.
Will 18 January 1639 ; proved 27 February 1639/40. My body to
be buried in the churchyard of Emberton. To my son Thomas
Butcher of Weston who married my daughter Anne, £5, and to
his wife I bequeath a coverlett of black and yellow, etc, etc. To
John their eldest son, two ewes and two lambs, etc. To Thomas
their younger son a bullock, etc. To my sister Salisbury, my
second suite of apparell and 40s. To every of her children 3s. 4d.
To my son Christopher, his eldest daughter a bullock, etc., and to
his youngest daughter a bullock, etc, To my cousin Thomas
Goodwin 10s, and to all my servants I2d. apiece. To the church
of Emberton a carpet of green cloath. To the two sons of
Thomas Butcher afore named £5 apiece at 21. Residuary lega-
tees and joint executors : my son Christopher Goodwine and his
wife. Overseers : my neighbours Ralph Smith, and Richard
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 383
Swepston. Witnesses : Simon Younger, Ralph Smith, and Rich-
ard Swepson. 10 August 1640 commission to Elizabeth Good-
win wife of Christopher Goodwine one of the executors before
named, he having renounced.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, 1639, f°no I29-
Thomas Goodwin, late of Weston Vnderwood, county Bucks.
Memorandum proved 13 April 1640. About two days before
his decease, gave to his son Thomas 10s. whereof 5s. was in the
hands of Thomas Clarke, and to his son Ralphe 10s., and to his
son Richard, 3s. 4d. Residue to his wife, his executrix. Wit-
nesses : Thomas Butcher, and Thomas Eades.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 39, folio 28.
Christopher Goodwin of Ockley (Oakley?), county Bucks.
Will 19 May 1640; proved 27 June 1640. To my daughter
Elizabeth Lucee one shilling. To son Christopher Goodwin is.
To daughter Mary is. To daughter Dorothy is. To daughter
Margarett is. To son John is. To daughter Alice is. To
daughter Margerie is. Residuary Legatee and Executrix: my
wife Dorothy. Witnesses : Thomas Coxen, and Agnes Gun-
thro (n)
Archdeaconry of Buckingham Register 39, folio 56.
Raph Goodwin of Emerton, county Bucks, husbandman. Will
16 September 1640; proved 16 October 1640. To be buried in
Emberton churchyard. To Elizabeth my wife, my best ioyned
bed and all things belonging. To Thomas my youngest son £10
and my pied cowe. To Elizabeth my youngest daughter the long
chest in the parlor, and one half my crop of wheat and barley.
To my son Christopher I2d. for remembrance, and to my daugh-
ter Dorothy, wife of Thomas Bolswell I2d. To grandchildren
I2d. apiece. To son in law, Thomas Bolswell I2d. Resid-
uary Legatee and Executor : Son Henry Goodwin. Witnesses :
Simon Younger, and Ralph Smyth.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 39, folio 119.
Josias Avery of Quaynton, Bucks. Will 9 April 1620; proved
1 June 1 620/ 1. To Rose my daughter 4d. To Thomas my son
I2d. To John my son I2d. To Laurence my son I2d. To
384 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Christopher my son I2d. To Elizabeth my daughter I2d. Exec-
utors : my wife Alice and my son George. Overseers : Henrie
Pollen and Richard Valentyne. Witnesses : Richard Valentyne,
John Ball and Richard Beale.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 32, folio 50.
Margaret Backster, Great Brickhill, Bucks, singlewoman. Will
13 October 1599: proved 26 April 1600. My master Thomas
Hopkins owes me 36s. of which I give him 30s. To Francis
Hopkins a lambe. To Edward Hopkins an ewe. To Margaret
Hawqrett apparel. To Alice Bell a coverlid of she die then to
Isabell Pursell. William Hill owes me 2s. William Hopkins
owes me 2s. Anne Haule owes me i8d. which i bequeath to her
three children. To Edward Hopkins a kettle. To Francis Hop-
kins a boulster. To Marcaret Marqret a chest. Peticoate to
Margaret Hopkins daughter to William Hopkins. To Katherine
Stone a bedstead, now at Harry Clark's. To Judeth Hopkins,
daughter to William Hopkins, aprone. To four maids four
linnen aprons and 46. a piece, to carry me to church. Joane
Underwood, Thomasine Taylor, Jane Bricklowe and Agnes
Wales. To Elizabeth Wells a neckercher. To Joane Hopkins
waistcot To Judith daughter of John Hopkins a kercher. To
the wife of Esay Hopkins kercher and William Hopkin's wife do.
Best of my linen at discretion of my Dame Joane Hopkins. To
Peeter Dawport 6d. To Elinor Bulfod waistcoate etc. To Mrs.
Mary Smyth platter. Best hatt to my Dame Joane Hopkins, wife
of Thomas Hopkins. To Amy Haule kercher. Executor Mr.
Thomas Hopkins. Overseer Steven Haule. Witnesses: Steven
Haule, Joane Hopkins, Willia Davenport.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 24, folio 82.
Richard Birde, Emberton, Bucks, blacksmith. Will 5 Novem-
ber 1615 ; proved 18 April 1615. To my son George Birde
To my son John Birde. ..... My well beloved friend Christo-
pher Goodwin and Francis Worsley to divide my tools between
my two sons. Executrix my wife Mary. Overseers : Christo-
pher Goodwin and Francis Worsley. Witnesses : Francis Wors-
ley and Christopher Godwin.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 30, folio 173
(part of 1615).
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 385
William Collens, Meadle, parish of Monks Risborough, Bucks.
Will 15 November 1596; proved 6 September 1599. To my son
William 7 ewes and 13 lambs etc. at 16. . . To my brother-in-
law Henry Cox, dublet. To my brother Henry Collens dublet
etc. Executrix my wife. Overseers : Richard Bowler of
Meadle and my brother-in-law William Godden. Witnesses :
Richard Bowler, Henrye Cox, Willia Goddin and Henry Sil-
vester.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 24, folio 129.
John Cowarsey of Petsveend in the parish of Emberton, Bucks,
husbandman. Will 8 March 1600; proved 23 May 1601. All to
wife Alice, she executrix. Witnesses: Henry Goodwen and
Richard Bechenhoe.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 25, folio 15.
Simon Gravener of Weston Underwood, Bucks. Will 19
December 1517: proved 7 February 1620-21. To my master
Robert Throckmorton, Esq.... To Mrs. Marie Throckmorton
£5. To Edward Truloue one of the sons of my sister Agnes
Truloue £10. To Richard Truloue another of her sons £10. To
John Gravenor if he be living £5, if dead 50s. of the £5 to my
brother Francis Gravenor and 50s. to my sister Ellcocke and her
three sons. To the four sons of my sister Garland 10s. To our
minister Mr. Porter 20s. To John Clifton the clerke 3s. 4d. To
Elizabeth Truloue for washing my clothes 20s. To Joyce Boul-
ton 5s. she owes me. To Mistress Bickerton 3s. 4d. To Richard
Grub 1 2d. To Widow Gaddesdon 20s. To Mr. Ridly for mak-
ing my will 14s, which he oweth me. To Mr. Smalwood and
Widow Parker 2s. each. To Widow Bolton, Widow Sharpe,
Widow Butcher and Widow Goodes XI Id apiece. To Roger
Godesden, Maundell Bemet, Underwood Claredg and Thomas
Goodin each I2d. I give the £4 which John Fisher owes me 10s
to him and the rest to the poor at discretion of my overseers Mr.
Ridley and the said John Fisher. Executor my brother-in-law
Thomas Trueloue. To Agnes Foulkes and Joyce Boulton the
20s which Richard Goodwin oweth me. To Marierie Spencer 3s
4d. To Jack the boy 3s,4d. etc
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 32, folio 61.
386 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
John Gray servant to Sir Francis Goodwin, Winchendon,
Bucks. Will 4 November 161 1 ; proved 17 December 161 1. To
my sister Margaret £10. To my brother Robert £10. To the
daughter of John Wulmesly 10s. To the children of Thomas
Hawkins my cousin 20s. To poor of Winchendon 10s. of
Waddesdon 10s, of Winchendon Superior 6s. 8d. Michael Latly
of Hartwell owed me £12. Daniel Hartwell owes me 19s.
Thomas Clarke of Cuddington 5 qrs. of barley, Thomas Goodye
53s. 4d, Sir Francis Goodwin and Mr. Henry Wilkinsin owe me
for harvest-work (other persons mentioned) Execu-
trix my mother Alice Gray living at Dunstable. Witnesses : Wil-
liam Rose and John Spencer.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 27, folio 39.
Thomas Hopper of Houghton, Bucks. Will 5 June 1596;
proved 23 February 1 596-7. To my youngest son Timothy house
etc. I purchased of Thomas Greene. To my daughter Jane. ..
To my daughter May. . . .Executrix my wife Agnes. To Joice
Travill my sister a bullock. To Jane Barnabie my sister a bul-
lock. To Elizabeth Cooke my sister a bullock. To Thomas
Travill a Bullock. To Andrew Travill a cowe. To Thomas
Barnaby a bullock. Supervisors Rafe Barnaby and Robert
Greene my brother-in-law each 20s. Witnesses : George Good-
win, Willm Stwne, Thomas Numan and Thomas Clare.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 22, folio 8.
William Miller of Bradwell, Bucks, blacksmith. Will 10
March 1598; proved 22 September 1599 Exec-
utrix Elizabeth my wife. Overseers : James Shawe and Christo-
pher Gooding. Witnesses : Thomas Haberley, James Shawe and
Christopher Gooding.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 24, folio 104.
John Newman, Bradwell, Bucks, yeoman. Will 29 March 40
Elizabeth ; proved 2 October 1600. To Alice my wife 40 marks
. . etc. To Mary Newman my daughter 20 marks. To Cath-
erine Newman my daughter £10 at 21 To Henry Newman my
son £10 at 21. To Thomas Newman my son £10 at 21. To Alice
Newman my daughter £10 at 21. To Awdrey Newman my
daughter £10 at 21. All lands and tenements to John Newman
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 387
my son. Executor John Newman my son. Overseers: John
Windmill, James Shawe and Christopher Goodinge. Witnesses :
Thomas Habberley, Thomas Penn, Edward Pen, John Windmill,
Christopher Goodinge and James Windmill.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 24, folio 37.
Agnes Norman, Weston Underwood Bucks, widow. Will 17
July 27 Elizabeth; proved 27 September 1585. To Elizabeth
Charles my daughter T/2 an acre of barley. To Jane Charles one
platter. To Mary Charles one platter. To Agnes Charles one
platter. To John son of Richard Smallwood best pewter platter.
To Mary Smallwood pewter dish. To Richard Smallwood my
son-in-law and Katherine his wife all the rest of my goods. They
executors. Witnesses : Rychard Goodwine, Thomas Abram and
John Smallwoode.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 21, folio 42.
John Sumner of Stone, Bucks. Will 10 April 1604; proved
12 May 1604. To Agnes my daughter £8 and two heifers in the
keeping of Gabriel Sumner. To Frisith my daughter £8. To
William Godden, Joane Godden and Steven Stronge my daugh-
ter's child I2d. a piece. To my godchild John Robins and Wini-
freth daughter to Margaret Symons I2d apiece. Executrix my
wife Joane. Witnesses : Thomas Baldwine, Thomas Sumner
and John Statham, scr.
Archdeaconry of Buckingham, Register 26, folio 85.
VICE CHANCELLORY OF CAMBRIDGE.
Andrewe Goodwyn of Cambridge, yeoman, sick. Will 1 Janu-
ary 1628/9; proved 23 January 1628/9. To Richard Goodwyn
my sonne £20. To son in law John Hemlinge and Ann his wife
10s. a pece to buy each of them a golde ringe. I forgive to said
sonn Hemlinge 3 powndes which I paid to Mr. John Paske for
him. To my grandchild Thomas Hemlinge 40s. when 21. To
my daughter Mary Norris 20s. for ring. To my grandchild May
Norris 40s. when 21 or marriage. To my daughter Elizabeth
Goodwyn £10, if she marry with my wife's consent. To my
brother Grifren apparell. Residue to Joane my wife execu-
trix. Witness: John Brasbone, Notary, William North servant
388 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
to the said Notary. Whereas I was bounde in suertie for Mr.
Nelsons appearance in ye cuert and for his wanting appearance
I forfeited my bond. I paid £5 7s. vix £3 to Mr. Clarke, 30s. to
Mr. Marriott the rest to Mr. Tabor which monie Mr. Fflodd and
Mr. Ellis promised to see me paid again. Mr. Symones fellow
of St. Johns oweth to me 22s. of ye 30s. I lent him, Mr. Cooke of
Xris Coll. oweth me 20s. I lent him, Mr. Smith of St. Johns oweth
me 26s. 4d. which I undertook to pay for him to widow Offeild for
horse hier. Edward Arnent oweth me 13s. 46..
Proved before Matt. Wren, mark of Andrew Goodwin.
Vice Chancellory of Cambridge, filed will.
Thomas Cooper, servant to Dr. Clayton, Minister St. John.
Will 11 February 1598; proved 19 February 1598. To Mr.
Michael Woolfe of Cambridge £1. To Mr. Blundell, student in
Grayes Inn, £3. To Roger Morrell, fellow of St. John College
gold?. To Anderson student of St. John College. To
William Pratt, fellow of St. John College gold?. To Mr. Nee-
well. To Alice Woolfe, wife of Michael Woolfe. To Alice
Woolfe daughter of ditto. To Robert Barker. Executors : Dr.
Clayton and Michael Wroolfe. Witnesses: Wm Pratt, B.D.,
Rob: Neewell, B.A., Rob: Barker, Andrew Goodwin.
Vice Chancellors Court, Cambridge.
Edward Wiseman, Cambridge, yeoman. Will 14 January
1 571; proved 22 January 1571. To be buried in the churchyard
of Saint Edward's. To Augustine Wiseman my brother and
Marie Wiseman my sister each £4, out of the sum of £24 which
my brother Averie Wiseman doth owe me, and £16, residue of the
said £24, I forgive to Averie my brother. To my sister Cressall
£4 &c. To Prudence Goldesborough £10. To Susan Goldesbor-
ough a pillow-beare. To Flower Goldesborough a pillow-beare.
To Godwife Paske my coverlet. To Frances Parke her daugh-
ter my napkin. To Alice Paske her daughter a napkin. To
Mary Paske a silver spoon. To John Paske junior, a cupboard.
To Thomas Goldisborowe, the elder, a shirt. To John Paske, the
elder two shirts. To William Greffen a sword and dagger. To
Andrew Redhead a cloak. To Burdecan a gown &c. To Mis-
tress Hudleston a chease. To Thomas Umbell, the cook, a
chease. To Mother Reynolds a chease. To Alexander our mas-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 389
ter's man a coat. To Mr. Mondford a cap &c. To Mr. Whit-
hepell a cap &c. Executors ; Henry Wiseman my brother
and John Paske junior. Supervisor ; Mr. Warner. Witness ;
Thomas Barbo1", Notary Public.
Will of Edward Wiseman manciple of Trinity Hall, Cambridge,
proved 22 January 1 571.
Inventory £7-8-3.
Vice-Chancellors Court, Cambridge. Book 2, folio 65.
ARCHDEACONRY OF ELY, CAMBRIDGE.
Thomas Goodwin of Tofte yeoman. Will 3 January 1619/20;
proved 13 February 1622/23. To wife Eleanor. To son Rich-
ard. To Elizabeth Newman household stuffe in the house at
Tofte which I holde of her father by lease. To Thomas Sarre
my grandchild. To my daughter Pamplyn. To Elizabeth,
Agnes, Katherine, John, William, Robert and George Sare when
21. To son Richard Goodwin executor. Witnesses : John Bras-
bone and Richard Pettit.
Archdeaconry of Ely, Vol. 7, folio 308.
Edmond Adams of Lolworth. Will proved 24 October 1612.
To Josias Adams 20 marks at two several times, 20 nobles at 24,
and 20 at 28. To Margaret Adams my daughter £10 and £5 at
marriage and £5 two months after. To Mary Adams my daugh-
ter £10, £5 at 21, and £5 after 12 months. Executors : Margaret
my wife and Jeremy my eldest son. To poor of Lolworth a
combe of wheate and a combe of barlie, to be distributed by min-
ister at Christmas. To Frances Turner a lambe. To Elizabeth
Glouer my grandchild a bush ell of wheat. To Richard Glouer
my grandchild ditto. To Elizabeth Glouer my daughter ditto.
Supervisor: Mr. Bridgeman and Thomas Adams my brother.
Witnesses: James Bridgeman, Jas. Hutchinson, Tho. Adams,
J. Adam the elder. Proved by son Jeremy Adams executor, with
power reserved to the other executor.
Archdeaconry of Ely, Book 7, folio 22.
Will of Paul Peke of Toft. 14 July 1602. "To Richard Good-
win my cousin."
Archdeaconry of Ely, Register 6, folio in.
39° ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Robert Pecke of Swanesly. 22 August 16(02) "To Matthew
Goodinge a witness."
Archdeaconry of Ely, Register 6, folio III.
CONSISTORY OF ELY, CAMBRIDGE.
Richard Goden of Sawston. Will 9 November 1538; proved
20 March 1541. To Richard Gooden myn eldest sonne 6/8. To
Joane my daughter the wife of Thomas Wakelyn 3/4. To Alice
my daughter 6/8. I will that the state that Alyce my wife hath
taken with me in all my house and lands in Sawston in Pampys-
ford Haye be to her for her life, on condition that she keep up
honestlie my young children, i. e. Willm John Alexander, Agnes,
Barbara, Margett and Elisabeth. If wife die before my children
are of age then Richard my eldest son to have all my lends and
provide for my other children till they are 20. To William my
sonne a haf acre called Margetts acre. Richard to have all the
rest of my lands he paying rent to the Chief Lord for the fee.
Executrix my wife Alice. Supervisor John Wolward. Wit-
nesses Syr Willm Atkynson, p'ste, Curate of Sawston, Edmond
Campyon, yoma11, and Rychard Pratt the parishe Clarke.
Consistory of Ely, 53 K.
John Goodyng the younger of Sawston in the diocese of Ely.
Will 13 April 1543; proved 28 April 1543. To Margarett my
wife my house with all the appurtenances for life and after her
decease to Robert my eldest son, Robert to pay to brother and to
his sisters every one of them at marriage 6/8. If Robert dye
without issue then the house to remain to Thomas my son ; he to
pay to his sisters as above. To Margaret my eldest daughter a
quarter of barley if she die then the quarter of barley to go to
Alice my daughter. If both my sons die without issue the house
to be sold and the money to be equally divided amongst my four
daughters. Executrix my wife Margarett. Supervisor Robert
Webb. Witnesses Robert Lacye, Syr Willm Atkynson, Curate
ther, John Bacon, Richard Pratt, parishe Clerk, John Goodwyn
the elder.
Consistory of Ely, 78 K.
John Gooden of Thryplowe, diocese of Ely. Will 10 July
1546 ; proved 24 July 1546. To Richard my son copy called Cur-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 39 1
teys which I now dwell in Thryplowe saving that Avys my wife
shall have the Chamber and the Soller of it yt is above the benche
and in each field one acre of ground, and half of all the wood —
for her life. Alsoto my said son Richard and to his heirs and
assigns mt other copy called Hubberts in Thryplowe. Also I
will that Avys my wife shall have half of my crop called Ballys —
for his life, and John and Nicholas my sons shall have the other
half. After the decease of Avys my wife I bequeath the copy
called Ballys to John Gooden my son but he to pay to Nicholas
my son £6-13-4 within three years after my decease. If John
refuse to do this then Nicholas my son shall have the copy equally
with John my son. I have delivered the surrender of my copies
unto the hands of Nicholas Pryme. I will that Avys my wyff and
Richard my son shall have my carte, carte gearys, ploughe &c,
equally divided between them. Avys my wife to have two bul-
locks, i. e. the eldest bullock and the heyckerfbr. To Margaret
my daughter a calffe of ahyear old. To 8 poor folks 8 pecks of
malte. I will that £5 I have in my hands of my father's bequest
to keep a yearly obit shall be delivered immediately after my
decease unto the hands of Avys my wife for the same purpose.
Executrix my wife Avys. Witnesses John Brygg, Vycar, Nich-
olas Pryme, Robert Sturgeon.
Consistory of Ely, 171 K.
Rychard Goodwyne of Thriplowe, Co. Cambs, husbandman.
Will 3 November 1557; proved 27 November 1557. To Mar-
garet my daughter £10 at 18. To Alis my daughter £10 at 18.
To Margery e my daughter £10 at 18. To Thomas Goodwyne my
son £10 at 18, and also 5 marks to buy him 2 horses to be paid to
him at 18 also 5 nobles to buy him a cart. To Agnes my wife
all my corn and all my cattle. I make surrender of all my copies
held of the Bishop of Ely to Robert Amerys the elder — for use of
my wife Agnes — then to Thomas my son. Executrix my wife
Agnes. Witnesses William Pryme, Tevershame, Robert Amerye,
the elder of Thriplowe, and John Chapman. Item Alyn Dalowe
owes me 14; Robert Thredder £3-18-0 and also for 11 pole of
hedging at (kld?) the pole which cometh unto 2/2, also for rent
of 3 roods of saffron ground, John Hasyer the younger 38/-,
Thomas Bevis 30/-.
Consistory of Ely, 355 K (also 305 N).
392 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Johan Godden, Sawsten, widow. Will 22 December 1593;
proved 9 March 1593. To son John. To daughter Bridget wife
of Nicholas Felsted of Thriplowe. Residue to Edward Godden
her son. Witnesses: John Waterson, Tho: Parker, widdow
Bartholomew, widow Fleminge. Proved by Edward Godden of
Sawsten.
Consistory of Ely, V, 221.
Clement Goodwine, Thriplowe. Will 21 September 1594;
proved 19 October 1594. To son John when 16. To daughters
Margaret and Elizabeth. To wife Susan. To every one of John
Caseboult children. To Susan my brother Richard's daughter.
Witnesses : Wm Mote, Jno Rayter, Rob : Goodwine, Rob. Case-
boult, Tho: Cooke.
Consistory of Ely, V, 241.
Johane Goodwin, widow, Trumpington. Will 5 June 1600;
proved 3 June 1605. To son Robert Greene and his two children.
To Thomas Greene's two children. To Johane Greene, daughter
of said Robert Greene. Residue to Robert Greene my son. Wit-
nesses : Nicholas Awsten, Thomas Whiskyn, John Osborne and
Elice Martyn.
Consistory of Ely, X, folio 61.
John Goodwin of Little Shelford, labourer. Will proved 9
February 1627; proved. To son John £4 when 21. To daugh-
ter Elizabeth. To wife Annis. Witnesses : Christopher Article
and Henry Prime.
Consistory of Ely, Morley (or Manley) 505.
William Goodin, Harlton. Will 25 April(?) 1633; proved 5
October 1633. Estate to be divided into five parts : wife to have
three, each of his children one. Witnesses : Mr. Marmaduke
Tompson, Frances Goodden, his wife, Anne Tue.
Consistory of Ely, Dunham, 377.
John Gooding, Sawston. Will proved 5 December 1635. To
daughter Susan, wife to Edward Barber. To her daughter Eliza-
beth Lonnes. To her son Edward Barber. To my daughter
Joane Gooding. To my wife's son (unnamed) Witnesses:
Ant : Wilson, Rob : Ventiman.
Consistory of Ely, Dunham, 506.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 393
Robert Goodwin of Coates, yeoman. Will 15 May 1672/3;
proved 24 March 1673/4. To brother Thomas. To sister
Judith Shelton (six children). To cosen Thomas Goodwin of
Benefield, if he be alive at my death 10s. To William Jarvis of
Fletton 20s. To Robert Goodwin my kinsman now with me.
Margaret Goodwin my wife and cosen Robert Goodwin, execu-
tors.
Consistory of Ely, Hutson 238.
Daniel Fowler, Cheltenham, yeoman. Will 26 September
1650; proved 18 December 1650. Tenement bought of Widow
Goodwin which I hold by Copy of Court Roll of the Manor of
Ely Barton.
Consistory of Ely.
John Goddes, Willesford. Will 21 March 1644; proved no
date. To James Goddes eldest son. To Leonard Goddes 2nd
son. To wife Ames. To John Goddes 4th son. To Thomas
Goddes my son when 12. To daughter Mary Goddes when 20 or
marriage. To Mary Godden, Pertes Godden, Charles Godden
£5 each. Witnesses : Tho : Dod, Juno, Coll, Rob : Mortlock,
Rob : Stacy, John Godden.
Consistory of Ely, Fairchild, 95.
Thomas Graunge, Swafham Bulbeck, gentleman. Will 25
June 1592; proved 1 August 1592. "As to the paying of such
legacies and sums of money as my uncle Mr. Theodor Goodwyn
and myself stand bound jointly and severally to the said John
Roofe to be paid to the use of the children of William Norman
late of Swafham Bulbeck, yeoman."
Consistory of Ely, V, no.
Thomas Hawkins, Cottenham, husbandman. Will 19 Novem-
ber 1616; proved 7 December 1616. To son Thomas Hawkins
£80. To daughter Francis now wife of Thomas Chrismas. To
Amy Barnes and Hester Barnes my grandchildren. To Priscilla
my daughter now the wife of Jeremie Adames £8. To Thomas
Adams my grandchild. To Thomas Worton my grandchild. To
John Walker my grandchild. To John Barnes my grandchild.
To Elizabeth Chevins and Elizabeth Bradley, Edith Chevins and
Anthony Roger. To Thomas Roger, the tailor, his daughters.
394 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
To Prudence Townsende 5s. Son John Hawkins executor.
Witnesses : Tho. Dowsinge, Alexr. Essex, mark of Ri. Graves.
Proved at Cambridge.
Consistory of Ely, Reg. Z, folio 183.
Thomas Nichollas, Wittlesey Maries (Whittlesey Mere?),
Cambs. Will 10 May 1552: proved (no date). To Thomas
Nychollas two kyne etc. To Agnes Bamare, my daughter an
acre called pathe acre etc. and an ewe and a lamb that was
Stephen Homes. To Richard Bu'mare a balde colte. To Wil-
liam Nichollas my son. .one white burnynge. To Robert Nichol-
las' children . . a lamb. To Thomas Nichollas my son half my
croft with his mother. To Alice Eldman my sister two stocke of
barley. Executrix my wife. Supervisors : William Wilkenson
and William Plommer. Witnesses : John James, Symon Nich-
ollas, William Wilkenson, John Rogers, Oswoulde Specheley,
William Plummer and Harrye James.
Consistory of Ely, Book N, 90.
Symond Nicholas of Wittlesey St. Marys, Cambs. Will 19
January 1555; proved 8 May 1554. Elizabeth my wife to have
all my copies for her life and after her decease Richard my son
to have them. To Robert my son 20s etc. To William my son a
black rugged heiffer. To Elizabeth Nycholas my son's daughter
a black stere. Executors Elizabeth my wife and Richard my
son. Supervisors Richard Martyn and Thomas Gybson. Wit-
nesses : John Gryffyne, Clarke, Curate, Thomas Paryner and
Harry James.
Consistory of Ely, Book O, 11.
William Nicholas of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambs. Will 4
November 1563: proved 26 February 1563-4. To Thomas my
son all my houses and lands free and copy in both lordships also
to him five mares etc. To John my son £13 6s 8d to be paid him
at 20 years af age. To Petronyll my daughter £7 at 21, also a
red heiffer. . . .a peticoate that was her mothers. To my three
children Thomas, John and Petronelle my saffron grounde, all
my brass and pewter and catle and linen. To Cicelie my daughter
a great panne etc. To William Bucke 40s. to be delivered to the
aforesaide Dayle his mother. . To Elizabeth Schrokes a pair of
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 395
sheets etc. Executors my son Thomas and Anthonye Bucke.
Witnesses: Sir Wiltin Longe, Curate, Wiltin Norman, Thomas
Grene and Richard Grene.
Consistory of Ely, Book P, 182.
Symon Nicholas, St. Marys, Wittlesey, Cambs. Will 1 July
1588: proved 13 July 1588. To Richard Nicholas my son
. .mare etc. To Isabell Nicholas my daughter . .mare. . Execu-
trix: my wife Johane. Supervisor Milles Nicholas my brother.
Witnesses : Milles Nicholas, Robert Brigges, John Dester and
John Foster, clerk. Testator owes Anthony Andrew Xlld.
Robert Briggs 10s. Priar's wife 4d.
Consistory of Ely, Book T, 249.
Isabell Nicholas, Wittlesey St. Mary Cambs. widow. Will 6
January 1 590-1 : proved 26 February 1 590-1. To John Nevell
two playters of harden cloth. To Richard son of Symon Nich-
olas 20s. at 21. To William son of Thomas Wyseman a little
brass pott. To Roger, son of Thomas Wyseman a flaxen sheete.
To Joane, daughter of said Thomas a flaxen sheete. To Isabell,
daughter of said Thomas a flaxen sheete. To Margerie, daugh-
ter of said Thomas a flaxen sheete. To Elizabeth Coveneye,
servant of Thomas Wyseman a flaxen sheete. To Isabell Nich-
olas, daughter of Miles my son a brass pan. To Richard Nich-
olas, son of Miles Nicholas a kettle. To William Nicholas son
of Miles Nicholas a kettle. To Marie Richards and Margaret
Richards, daughters of William of Eastrye each a sheep. To
Jeffery Richards, son of said William a lamb. To Robert Nich-
olas of Benwicke a storcke of barley. To Margerie Mease,
widow my grey peticoate. To Robert Mapleton, his wife my old
russet frocke. To Margaret Mease a harden cloth. To the
children of Myles Nicholas my kinsman six playtes of harden
cloth. Ececutor Miles Nicholas my son. Supervisors: Robert
Speachley and John Coveneye. Witnesses: Robte Speachlie,
John Coveneye, Hughe Yates and William Richards.
Consistory of Ely, Book V, 38.
Myles Nicholas, Wittlesey, Diocese of Ely. Will 21 October
1 591 : proved 18 January 1591-2. To be buried in the church
yard of Saint Marys, Wittlesey. To Richard my son best yoke of
396 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
steeres etc. To William my son, yoke of steeres etc. To Isa-
bell Nicholas my daughter yoke of sterres etc. My sons to have
their portions at 21 and my daughter at 18. I make Eme my wife
guardians to them all. To Roger Wiseman Xlld. To Robert
Nicholas one strike of wheat. To Jeffery Richard Xlld. To
Richard son of Simon Nicholas 10s. To Robert and Thomas
Nicholas each a harden sheet. Executrix : my wife Eme. Super-
visors: Hewe Yates, Thomas Wiseman, and William Richard.
Witnesses : Wilton Adisonne, Robert Speachlie, Jeffery Speach-
lie. Also I will that Marie Eme, my wife be bound for the chil-
dren's portions.
Consistory of Ely, Book V, 73.
Henry Nicholls of Kingston, Cambs, singleman, servant to
Gyles Leete of the same town, gentleman. Will nuncupative on
Monday fortnight next before Whitsuntryde 1612: proved 14
May 161 3. To George Nicholls his father all his goods except
one chest and £4. which he bequeathed to Dorothie Leete daugh-
ter of the said Gyles. Witnesses : Christoper Hawkes, Suasn
Steward, vidow, Agnes Malyn wife of Thomas Malyn and Mar-
garet Leete the wife of the said Gyles Leete of Kingston. As
no executor is named administration was granted to George
Nicholls of Weston, Herts, father of the testator.
Consistory of Ely, Book Y, 224.
John Nicholas, Little Wilbraham, Cambs, laborer. Will 11
February 1613: proved 26 February 1613-14. To Anne my
wife, .bullocke etc. Executrix: my wife Ann. Witnesses:
Wiltin Skepps, John Symon and Nicholas Boyer.
Consistory of Ely, Book Y, 295.
Robert Stowe of Rampton. Will 30 April 1570. 'To John
Goodwyne of Cambridge my browne amblinge geldynge ye he
was wont to borrowe of me."
Consistory of Ely, Q, 26.
REGISTER OF BISHOP OF ELY, CAMBRIDGE.
John Good wine, Wittlesford. Administration 17 January
583, to Johan Goodwine his widow.
Bishops Register Ely, Book 1582-99.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 397
Richard Goddine, Sawston. Administration 15 July 1586 to
Mariane Goodine his widow.
Bishops Register Ely, Book 1582, folio 28.
Simo Goodwine of Chesterton. Administration to John Cher-
ington to use of children of Simon Goodwine.
Bishops Register Ely, Book 1582, folio 79b.
Thomas Goodwyne junior late of Chesterton, deceased, admin-
istration 10 June 1564 to Henry Goodwyne his brother and
Thomas Parrye of the same during the minority of Richard
Goodwyne, Simon Goodwyne, and Agnes Goodwyne brothers of
deceased.
Ely Diocesan Register, G. 2, vol. I, folio 10.
Edward Goodinge of Ely. 2 August 1598. Administration
to Alice his relict.
Ely Diocesan Registry, G. 2, vol. Ill, folio 55.
Acts as to administration of the goods of John Goodwin late
of Chesterton in book later on and ex officio mero com Cambridge
(In margin)
Ely Diocesan Register, G. 2, IV, folio 200.
Morton, Agnes, widow, Sutton. 17 August 1599. Adminis-
tration to William Goodwin of Southborowe, Co. Norfolk, her
brother, to the use of Alice, Daniel, Hellinore and Elizabeth
Morton, her children.
Ely Diocesan Registry, G. 2, III, 1592-1611, folio 64.
Morton, Baldwin, Sutton. 22 August 1599. Administration
to William Goodwin of Southborow, Norfolk, to the use of Alice,
Daniel, Hellinore and Elizabeth, his children.
Ely Diocesan Registry, G. 2, III, 1 592-161 1, folio 65.
ARCHDEACONRY OF CARDIGAN, WALES.
William Goodwin of Kyrmill — parish of Llanihangell, Gener-
glyn (Llanfihangel-Geneur-Glynn?), county Cardigan. To eldest
son Edward Goodwin £25. To second son John Goodwin £15, to
third son William Goodwin £15. To daughter Anne Goodwin
398 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
£15, to daughter Francis Goodwin 5s. To reputed daughter
Mary Goodwin i2d. Residuary Legatees and Executors : Wife
Bridgett, son William and daughter Anne, my youngest son and
daughter. Witnesses: Hugh John Hugh, Watkin Morgan,
Elizabeth Jenkins, and Morgan Edwards. Will 24 June 1694;
proved 27 May 1695. Inventory £64. 2S. 8d.
Archdeaconry of Cardigan, will file 1695.
CONSISTORY COURT OF CHESTER, CHESHIRE.
Mutilated.
Jane Gooden of Timperley county Chester, widow. Will 44,
James VI of Scotland; proved 23 August 161 1. To father
Edward Baylie £20. To my mother a cambricke pettecote. To
my nevie James Williamson a brass pann. To brother James
Williamson feather bed. To nevie Thomas Gryrhsdych a silver
spoon. To Alas Darbeshire half a hope of barley. To Sister
Margaret 10s. To servant Margaret Williamson a piece of land
in the town field. To Ellen Barlowe I2d. To brothers in laws
James Williamson and Henrie Grymsdych executors. To God-
son Rondle Blackshaw. To my good mistris Mris Marie Leigh
mypannier. Witnesses : Richard Barlow, Hugh Chorlton, Rich-
ard Williamson.
A true & perfect inventorie of all of goods & chattels & debts
of Jone Gooden late of Tymperly deceased praysed ye xvth day
of August 161 1 by John Symson, Richard Jacson and Edward
Hudson of Tymp'ley yeoman as f olloweth :
Imprimis in otes xvjs.
It. in Barley liijs. iiijd.
It. in Payes vijs
It. in Heyres iijs. iiijd.
It. one f ether bedd & boulster xxxiijs. iijd.
It. one other boulster vjs. viijd.
It. two pillowes & two blanckets xs
It. on other blancket xvjs.
It. one bed fitting xvjs.
It. an old coverlet vjs.
It. on mattres vjs. viijd.
It. one paire of canvas shits iiijs.
It. one flaxen shite vs.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 399
It. three pillow beres iijs.
It. f oure napkyns ijs.
It. one canvas bordcloth ijs.
It. six pallets xiijs.
It. one other short canvas bordcloth Is.
It. thre smook xvs.
It. one other smook ...... ijs.
It. one silke apron xs.
It. five other aprons vjs. viijd.
It. six combes ixs
It. viij croft clothes iijs.
It. foure paire of rufes js.
It. six forgets three fates & the stomiches -. .iijs. iijd.
It. three hankerchers ijs. iiijd.
It. two tiffanie Karses & a mashe ijs.
Itm. one pair & a knife cloth vjd.
It. oult salte & a stomiche iijs.
It. a sillier thimble & peese of bone lase xvjd.
It. one Stamell peticote xxs.
It. one stamell wastcote ijs. vjd.
It. another stamell peticote iiijs.
It. an other gowne xs.
It. a ryding safgard xviijd.
It. a old red peticote & a whit Is.
It. one paire of french bodies ijs
It. two fustian wascotes xvjd.
It. an other ould gowne xviijd.
It. twoe paire of stockings Id.
It. ould lase and silke iijd.
It. braslets on a bladder ijd.
It. an ould paire of sues ijd.
It. a little box ijd.
It. a quishenes & a purse Id.
It. a litle box wth lock and key viijd.
It. a chest wth lock & key iiijd.
It. one othere & quishen vjd.
It. two buffen stooles xxd.
It. a ould bord & arke viijd.
It. one basket : iiijd.
It. one chaire xxd.
400 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
It. one siting while xijd.
It. brine ware & muges iiijs. iiijd.
It. three bredes & a forme iiijd.
It. in bras pewter & yron ware ijs. vjd.
It. in butter & chese vjd.
It. in xij cheese vjs.
(torn)
It. apples vijd.
It. one brass pot vs.
It. debtes owing to ye deceased viijs. viijd.
It. hemp & flax vijs. vjd.
It. a Dig iiijd.
It. in somer gras vs.
It. one bound due at Mighellmas next xx11
It. an other bound due at Marye day next xxh
It. sliping of flaxen yarne iiijd.
It. foure pillowe bersemore vjs. viijd.
It. six napkins more iiijs.
It. one hat vd.
It. one siluer spoone iijs.
Consistory of Chester, will filed 1611.
Margret Gooden of Litle Boulton, pish of Eccles, County
Lancaster, widow. To Jinnie and Elizabeth Wright daughters
of Richard Wright of Shipton in. 2s. whereof John Yrlame owes
me £5 and 10s. Thomas Wilkinsone oweth. To Richard and
Edmund Wright sons of said Richard 20s. each. To Ane and
Ellin Peele £6 in hands of Thomas Peele their father. To Mar-
gerie Slade 22 nobles which Jeffry Hope oweth me. To said
Margerie Slade £11 which John Ridings wife oweth me. To
Elizabeth Mort my daughter £11 which Rodger Hey oweth me.
To Margaret Gooden daughter to my son Edmund £6. 12s. which
James Sheppard owes me. To Edmund, Thomas, Richard and
John Gooden sons of son Edmund 10s. each. To children of
John Fylds 44s. owing by Nicolas Burie 44s. Edward Moreley
owes me 44s. Edward Seddon owes me £3. 6s, George Storar
owes me 44s. Witnesses : Charles Whittell, Curate at Eccles.
A true and p&fect Inventorie of all they goods debts and Cat-
telles wch did belong to Margret Gooden late of Little Boulton in
the parish of Eccles & County of Lane' widow deceased prized
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 40 1
& valued the first day of August Ano Dni 161 1 by those whose
names are subscribed viz ;
Richard Wright
John fylds
Peter Widdall
Edmund Morel.
Imrp. one heffer Ls.
Ir. in Brasse iij li.
It. in Beddinge iiij li.
It. her App'elle iiij li.
It in Silver Spoones Ls.
It. John Seddon oweth iiij li.
It. Ellen widdall hath in her hands xiiij li.
It. Reserved for the Childre of Edmund Goden Ill j li.
The whole some wth the Legacies in this decedent's will nomi-
nate & giue' are Cn xviijd.
Exhibited Aprill 16, 1612.
Consistory of Chester, will filed 1612.
George Gooden of Manchester, County Lancaster yeoman.
Will 13 February 1618/9; proved (A. B.) 24 November 1619.
£26 to Elizabeth, Thomas and James Strangwayes my grand-
children. One third of goods to Elizabeth my now wife, one
third to son in law Thomas Strangwayes out of remainder to
nephew Randle Gooden my best suit of apparell. Residue of
one third to nephews George Gooden and John Gooden Exec-
utor : Son in law Thomas Strangwayes of Strangwayes, gent.
Witnesses : Thomas Hulton, John Gooden, Edmund Breereley.
A true and perfect Inventorie of all and singular the goods and
chattells of George Gooden late of Manchester in the County of
Lancast' yeoman, deceased taken the xvj Daie of November Ao
Dni 1619 and prysed by Robte Adkinson, Hugh Hartley, Adam
Holland the younger, John Scoales, Raph Barlowe and Seathes
Traves.
Imprimis in reddie money Lix11 vjs.
Itm. seaven heads of yarne weighinge ten acre and ten
pounds all seventeene pence the pound xiiij li. xs.
Item. Ten heads of white yarn weighing fyveteene
score pounds at eighteene pence the pound xxij li. xs.
Item. Three heads of one Woorte yarne weighinge
threescore pounds att seaventeene pence the pound, .iiij li. vs.
402 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Item one head of one woorte yarm weighinge twentie
pound at f yveteene pence the pounde xxvs.
Item. Eleeven heads of White yarne weighing Sixteen
score and tenn pounds at twoe and twentie pence the
pownd xxx11 vs.
Item. Seaven heads of White yarne weighinge Ten-
score and ten pounds at seaventeene pence the
pounde xiiij li.
Item fyveteen score pounds of one Wroste yarne att Six-
teene pence a pownd xx li.
Item sixe Score pounds of White yarne at two and
twentie pence the pound xj li.
Item twentie three pounds of odd Cohered yarne xxxvs.
Item yarne abroad at Warke fourscore and Four pounde
att sixteene shillings the peece v li. xijs.
Item twentie nyne peeces of Sackecloth and one odd end
att sicteene shillings the peece 1 xxiij li. viijs.
Item ten peeces of pale Cohered Sackcloathe att xiijs.
iiijd. the peece vj li. xiijs. iiid
Item three peeces of Boulsters att twentie twoe shillings
the peece iij li. vjs.
Item two broade peeces of Lynen Clothe iij li. xvjs.
Item two heads of yarne Liijs. iiijd.
Item One Fatt Cowe iiij11 xiijs iiijd.
Item one great Black Cowe iij li vjs. viijd.
. Item one newe Calf e Cowe iij li.
Item one Little heyfer iju vjs viijd.
Item one Heiffer 1 li. xiijs. iiijd.
Item one Sterke j li. vjs. viijd.
Item Twoe Hogge ij li xs.
Item In Barlie xvj11 vjs viijd.
Item In Haie v li.
Item In Turves xxs.
Item. Coalls and Cannell xs.
Item in Broken Timber and other Timber in the Lane . . . .xj li.
One Leaden furnace and one Keare wth grats and Hookes. .iij li.
One Lof te over the Beasts xl s.
One House of Office xls.
Item one outstanding Bedd in the parlor with furniture
to itt vj11 xiijs iiijd.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 4°3
Item three Ladders inJs-
Item, twoe Tables and one Forme xxxs.
Item fyve Cheers and Foure Stooles xs.
Item in Qushions xxvjs. viijd.
Item three Beds in the Howse ijs.
Item one Bible and a booke called the Sutemans Salve xs.
Item in Spitts fire shovell fire Iron gobarts toongs, tost-
inge Iron and Racke xs.
Threescore pound of pewter Ls.
Item in Candlesticks plates Bolts Canns spoones one
brass Morter and a pestell xxxs.
Item fyve small pewter dishes iijs.
Item Seaven Siluer Spoons lxvjs. viijd.
Item one wheele Bead in the parler vjs. viijd.
Item one presse in the parler xxxs.
Item one glasse Case with glasses in ytt and other things ... .vs.
Item twoe chests in the parlor xiijs. iiijd.
Item in Ashes, one Keare one Turnet and Salt v li.
Item one Bedd in the Lower parlor and furniture with
itt Liijs. iiijd.
Item twoe chests a Salting tubb a little Table stand and
on forme jK xvjs viijd.
Item furniture of twoe Bedds wth on Trucle Bedd. . . .
viii11 xivs iiijd
Item Three Chests and other Bords in the Highe Chambers . .xs.
Item twoe paire of Loomes, Reeds, wheeles, Warpestock
and other things there vnto belonging xls.
Item in Lynnen (viz) Sheets table Clothes five Clothes
napkin and pillowbeers one great chest and one Bed-
sted xiij11 vjs viijd
Item twoe Bushell of Malt one Hoope of Wheate one
IToope of Meale and one hoope of groats xls.
Item one presse Tubbs Barrells and Wisketts xs.
Item five Seeks and twoe wyndowe sheets vjs. viijd.
Item one Bedd wth furniture in the Kitchen Chamber xxs.
Item priggs Ladles Eshens rungs tubbs skelletts Clop-
pinge knyves trenchers and other ymplements xxs.
One dosen of painte trenchers and an dosen of plaine
thick trenchers iiijs.
404 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Item in Brasse potts three score and Twelve pounds at
Eight pence the pownd xlviijs.
Item in pann Mettall f ortie pounds L s.
Item twoe f ryinge panns one dripping pann and charring
dishe vjs. viijd.
Item one cheese presse ijs.
Item one Bord in the kitchen a chaire Muggs Bords and
other things xls.
Item in Butter and Cheese xxs.
Oweing by Bill xj li vjs.
Item in Tacks of ground iij li vjs. viijd.
Item in Apparell x li.
Item More due by Bill iij li. xs.
More in Tacks of ground viij li.
Item one Chest in the shopp in the Towne xs.
Item in pullen xs.
Item In the Tack of one howse for one yeare xxs.
Laide furth of ground . . . .' iiij li. xvjs.
Item in Scales and lead weights and other smale neces-
sarie things about the house xs.
Oweinge by Roger Curtnowe xxxs.
Oweinge by John Todkastell xls.
Item more in readie money xjs.
Consistory of Chester, will filed 1619.
Edmund Gooden of Little Boulton, parish of Eccles, County
Lancaster, maltman. Will 16 April 1621 ; proved 20 April 1621.
To my mother in law and sisters in law all the apparell that
belonged to my late wife Marie late deceased. All my goods to
Elline my daughter if she die before of age or marriage to my
brethren and sisters. Executors : Edmund Mort and Alexander
Lightborne. Witnesses : John Partington, Thomas Smith, John
Jones, vicar of Eccles.
Consistory of Chester, will filed 1621.
John Gooden of Barton, county Lancaster, yeoman. Nuncu-
pative will proved 17 April 1647. Debts to be paid and then
profits of lands and tenements to bring up his four children till
his son Edmund was 21, then he to have his lands in Eccles.
Residue of goods to son John, daughter Elizabeth, and daughter
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 4°5
Margaret. Executors: Richard Edge of the Owter forrest
County Lanes, yeoman, John Wright of Flixton, Co. Lanes yeo-
man and Ellice Markland of Barton, County Lanes. Witnesses :
Thomas Gooden, Adam Smyth, Humphrey Rent.
A true and p'fect Inventory of the goods & chattells of John
Gooden late of Barton upon Erwell in the Countie of Lancaster
yeoman deceased. Aprized by Thomas Filds of Penbery yeoman,
Randle Haukins of Moanton yeoman, John Cliveley of Barton
yeoman, John Irlam of Flixton yeoman, and Thomas Tildsley of
Moanton, yeoman Aprill the 12th : 1647.
Impr. 7: Sterks: 5 Cowes & 2: yong calfes at ... . 41. 3. o.
It. 29 Sheepe at 10. o. o.
It. Wheate Barley & Rye in the Barne 25. o. o.
It. In Hay & 2 yong Swine at 12s. a peece 2. 4. o.
It. 3 ould carts, 1 Plow & Irons : 2 harrowes 1 payre
of shod wheeles one new gate & others 4. o. o.
furniture for carts and horses
It. 3 acres of oats at Smyths & 3 Rood land of oats
in Mr. Worsleys Stakings at 10. o. o.
It. 2 acres a halfe of Oats in Little bowlton 6. 5. os.
It. 2 acre of very coarse wheate at 3. o. o.
It. 2 acres of Beanes and Pease at 7. o. o.
It. 1 acre of Beanes & Pease at 1. 10. o.
In the House.
It. One long Table & 2 formes & one Cubbert .... 3.
It. one square Table, 6 sett quishions, 2 long bords 1.
It. One falling board 1 salt Pye & 3 Throne Cheares o.
It. One fire Ireon 1 backe stoole 1 ioyned stoole &
one little Throne backe stoole at o.
It. 5 quishions & 3 children stooles at o.
In the Kitchen.
It. In Treene ware one chest one Trest & i foulde
Table 2. 17. 6.
It. One Dresser board & forme & 1 great throne
Cheare o. 4. o
It. one kneding tabb & one Brewing panne o. 15. 6.
It. One long dishboard & one Cheese presse o. 9. o.
It. one fire Ireon, racks & Ireons in ye furnis 2 spits o. 14. o.
0.
0.
I.
5.
4-
6d.
14.
0.
3-
5-
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It. one dripping pann, 2 hacking knives, & 8 earth
vessels o. 5. o.
In the little p'ler
It. One Fetherbed & 3 Boulsters weighing 861bs and
a half e at 6d pr lb. is 4.
It. one standing bed wth coards & matt is
It. one green Caddon one blew blanket & 2 wte
blank :
It. Curtins Vallance, 3 Ireon rods & a chaffe bed at
One Court Cubbert & one other Cubbert at
It. one trigen Cheare & one Throne Cheare at ....
It. one looking glasse & one little box at
It. 5 Quishions at
It. in silver plate
In the great P'ler.
One standing bed matt & Coards
It. 2 Fetherbeds weighing 98** at 8d p' lb is
It. 2 Fetherbeds weighing i25u at 6d. p' lb. is ....
It. 4 pillowes & 2 boulsters weighing 25 lb @ 6 p'lb
It. 9 wte blankets & one greene blankets is
It. one Chaffe bed & one twigen cheare at o
It. one boulster weighing iou at 8d. p'lb is
In the Chamber over the p'lere
It. 1 standing bed, 1 boulster 1 Coverlet 1 blanket 1
wte caddow & one bed billing & chaffe bed ....
It. 4 Tubbs wth one ould chest a pillion 2 cloath 2
some others
In the Chamber over the house.
One bedstid at
21 sewinge of yarme at
It. one coffer one hering barrell 1 board and 1 Irone-
ing tub
It. in the litell buttery 9 shelves and a dish crate . .
In the Kitchen Chamber.
It. one standing bed ij truckle bed Mats and boards 1. 15.
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It. one bed billing- i coverlet & 4 blankets at 1. 19. o.
One boulster 2 litle pillowes at o. 4. o.
It. Two chaffe beds & 2 chaffe pillowes at o. 8s. 6d.
One chest & one litle Cubbert at o. 14. o.
2 stooles wth backs, 1 covered cheare 2 stools
covered o. 12. 4.
In the milke house.
It. one Cubbert 1 glasse case 4 litle chilves at o. 9. o.
In pewter.
It. 39 pewter dishes 12 sawcers 1 candlestick and a
salt weighing 106 lb at nd. per lb is 4. 17. 2.
It. 9 porrengers 1 gyt 2 Flagons 4 cupps 2 candle-
sticks 2 Chamber potts 1 salt 1 can & a bason &
ewer at 1 . 8. o.
It. one brasse pestill & morter 1 Chafeing dish one
Skinner & one litle skillet at o.
It. one brasse Candlestick at o.
One brass pan weighing 28 at i8d p li is 2.
It. one brasse pan weighing 20H @ i2d per lb is . . 1.
It. 4 brasse potts & one brasse posnet 64H @ 6d.
per li 2.
It. One bay mare & one dune mare at 12.
It. one gray Gelding at 7.
It. one 2 yeare old Coult at 5.
It. one young Coult at 3.
It. 3 Flitches of Bacon & 5 li. of Swines grasse . . 2.
It. 5 peare of Flaxen sheets 2.
It. 3 peare of Hempen sheets o.
It. 3 peare of sheets at o.
It. 1 peare of course sheets 1 shert 1 smocke 1
tablecloth o.
It. 2 Remlants of new cloath at o.
It. 26 Table napkins 6 pillows beares 1 seve do : 1
Cubbert ditto 1.
It. one diaper table cloath at o.
It. one payre of Curtins & Vallance at o.
It. one litle table couering & 1 blew Cubbert cloath o.
5.
0.
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4d.
2.
0.
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8d.
0.
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7-
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408 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
The Tenement in Barton for 14 years
In Morton 1 presse 2 Truckle beds 1 great garner
and three stone troughs at 2. o. o.
It. one muskett 1. .10. o
In Mucke.
(Not totalled up)
Consistory of Chester, will filed 1647.
ARCHDEACONRY OF CORNWALL.
William Goodinge of Nitheston in the parish of Linckinghorne,
County Cornwall. Will 12 February 45 Eliz : proved 21 March
1602/3. To be buried in churchyard etc. To poor of parish 5s.
To godchildren apeece iiijd. To eldest son William £13. 6s.8d.,
Tabell bord etc. etc. To son Edward £13. 6s.8d., viz: £8. 6s.8d.
in one year and £5 when Edward is 6 years of age, and one
heafer. To son John ditto. To Jane Burgess 2od. To William
Jewell one lambe at the weaninge tyme of lambs besyde the lamb
I promised him. Residue to wief e Loar executrix. Overseers :
John Budge, Edward Knebone, John Goodinge. Witnesses :
John Landry, Edward Knebone, John Budge, John Goodinge.
An Inventory Indented of all the goodes and chattells of Wil-
liam Goodwin of Linkinhorne in the County of Cornewall,
weaver, deceased praised and valewed by Edward Knebone and
Edward Broklake the xiiijth day of March the XLVth yeare of
the Reigne of our Soveraigne Lady Elizabeth by the grace of god
of England, France and Ireland Queene Defender of the Faith.
Imprimis his purse and girdle price vijs. vjd.
Itm. his wearing apparrell price iij11 xvijs vjd
Itm. too Tabell bordes a Cupborde a forme, and a shelve
price Lijs.
Itm. eight oxen price xvij]i xs
Itm. three kyne & their calves & two other keyn price
x11 xs iiijd
Itm. f yve sheares one heafer three yearlinges price ix1 xs
Itm. one horse price liijs iiijd
Itm. fifty fyve sheepe and sixteen Lambes price . .xiiju viijs iiijd
Item. Corne in the Earth price ixu
Item. Corne in the mownhay and Corne already thatched
with Rewed and strawe price vju xvjs viijd
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 4°9
Item, three pigges price xiiijs.
Item, his pultry price iijs.
Item, fower beddes and bedstede wth there bolsters
Coverledde and blankettes price vj11
Item, too Tablecloth.es & two Carpettes price xjs. iiijd.
Item, winewing sheete sackes hemp jempwork and
seiues price xiiijs. vjd.
Item, eight panns two crockes a f rieing pan and a spitte
price v11 ii js iii jd
Item sone siluer spoones price xlvjs. viiijd.
Item. Tynnyn platters porringers sawcers glass Cups
Candelstickes and two little peces of tyn price xxxs.
Item, a peare of Lumbes with sleas and other tackle that
thervnto belongeth price xlvjs. viiijd.
Item, half of a muskett furnished a plowe of shares a
hempcomb a crose bowe price xxs.
Item. Crockes and staves and other vessells of clomfe a
Cheese Racke and a Cheese wringer price viijs. iiijd.
Item, pothanginges and pothookes two brandices a girdle
and a Toster price iijd.
Item, two flitches of bacon with beefe and other vittalls
fishe, butter and Cheese moar' and Tallowe, price . .XLviijs.
Item, dishes, crenges, spinnes boles cheese vates buck-
ettes price iiijs. iiijd.
Item, hulkes, Matchlothes best axes shovells ro pes
anvils a picke a Dungcroke a tinhoke a size and a
belt price ixs. x d.
Item, his bridle saddells girths and a pece of woolcloth
price iiijs. iiijd.
Item, two stoning trofes and the one halfe of a muskett
mill price xjs.
Item, two vesselles a barrell a flesh tubb a hoggshead . .xs. viijd.
Item two peare of wheles a sand butt a Dungbutt a
wayne body two Tunge trees sullos weyne ades
and the weales price vj.11
.Item, yokes, tishes, harness oxe boes plowes crows horse
whippe and linkes price xjs.
Item, bords and tymber wrought and unwrought and
otherwise ' ix" xviis.
410 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Item, money dew unto him by deedes and otherwise . . .ix11 xviijs.
Item, two Ladders and all the residue of his goodes mov-
able and unmovable price xjs.
Which some is CXXU XVIIjs.
Archdeaconry of Cornwall, will filed 1602.
Charles Gooding of Cardinham, county Cornwall, husbandman.
Will 7 January 1620; proved 30 March 1622. To Thomas Good-
ing my eldest son £6. I3s.4d. To second son William Gooding
£6. I3s.4d. To Blantch Gooding my daughter £6. I3s.4d. Resid-
uary Legatee and Executrix : wife Pentecost. Witnesses :
Thomas Lobb, Hughe Congdon Richard Trevethan.
An inventory taken of all the goods and Chattels of Charles
Goodding of Cardinham in the countie of Cornewall, husband-
man, late deceased, veiwed and praysed by Thomas Lobb of the
p'ishe and countye aforesaid yeoman and John Garrowe of the
same taylor and John Harris of the p'ishe and Countie aforesaid
husbandman, the ffyve and twentieth daie of March, in the yeares
of the Raigne of our sou'aigne lorde James by the grace of god
king of England Fraunce & Ireland ye twentith and of Scotland
the LVth anno dni 1622.
Impris. his pursse and girdle iijs iiijd
Itm. all his wearing apparrell both linnen and woollen xxs
Itm. two Bedsteads one Boulster three bedsheets : Cov-
erlets and other bedclothes xxviijs-
Itm. tinning platters sausers and all his other Pewtrye xijs
Itm. Fower Brazen Crocks and one green crock xxvs
Itm. ff ower brazen pans and two brassen skillets xxxs
Itm. one Tableboard one old Cubboard two keeves one
Tub three Coffers and one Chest xvs
Itm. his wooll xxs
Itm. one and thirtie sheepe & fyve lamb vli-
Itm. two keene and two heiffers iiijB xs
Itm. Corne in the Mowhey vzt Oats and Barlie iiju
Itm. Oats in the grownd and oats and barlie readdie thresht . .xxs
Itm. two little pigs vs
Itm. one Heyrick vj8
Itm. Pigs Troughes ladder Barrow and other imple-
ments in an out Howse ij8
Itm. one Silver spoone ijs
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 411
Itm. one Bowie Dishes trenches steanes and Pitchers if
Itm. one stubbing Pettix & one Shovell, one neevell one
Hatchel & Hookes ijs
Itm. one threed turne and one other great turne if
Itm. Fower racks and three syves if
Itm. three peeces of new clothe xif
Itm. three Hens two brandices and one gridle, a Toftez,
a paire of Crookes & old Ireon iif iiijd
Itm money owed to him upon bills & bonds and special-
ties and desp'ate debts upon specialties & wthout
specialtie xij11
Item, other implments about the house .if
Itm. two buts of Bees vizt one But at home & one other
at John Knights iif iiijd
SUMMA TOTAL XXXV11- VIJS
Archdeaconry of Cornwall, will filed 1622.
John Gooddinge of Linkenhorne, county Cornwall. Will 3
February 1627; proved 18 June 1628. To Elizabeth my wife
£40. To William Goodding, Edward Goodding and John Good-
ding my brothers sons one sheep each. To John Foote my sisters
son 20s. when xxj. To Jane Rundell my prentes 20s. when her
time is expired. To Henry Kelly one sheep. To my daughter
Joane Kemp's child that is in her belly, £5, but if she with two
children 50s- each. To my Brother in law Henry Grills daughter
Mary Grills 3s. 4d. Residuary Legatee and Executor : Edward
Kemp. Witnesses : John prdyaux, John Kempe, William Dingley.
An Inventory of all the goods and Chattels of John Goodding
of the p'ish of Linkenhorne deceased made and proved by John
Grills, Henry Grills, William Wilcock and John Bradlacke the
xxviijth daye of may in the yeare of our lord god 1628
Imprimis in Reddy money xLs
It' his wearing apparrell ! xL5
It' in the parler where he laye half e of one standing bed
with the furniture belonging to the same XLS
It' in the same halfe of one tablebord of one Chest of
one littell furmd of one chaire of one Carpet XVs
In the Hall halfe of one tabell bord, of one Carpet of one
furmd of one Chare and of three Cushions xvf
It. in the same the halfe of one cubberd one chest . . . .xiif iiijd
412 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
It. halfe of the pewter Candesticks, bible and a musket
furnished
In the Citchen the half of — pannes, five brasen pots
one cawdron skillet Ls
It. the half of poterookes poth angines brandises and
other things there xxs
It. the half of the bacon xxs
It. half of hogsheds keves barrells and Clomen vessells xs
It. the milk howse half of the butter, cheese milkpans
and littell small things there xiif iiijd
Ouer the parler the half of one Bedsteed bed and
furniture of one Chest and two cofers xlvjs viijd
the halfe of new Cloth and other small things vs
Over the entry halfe of one dust bed iijs iiijd
Ouer the Cichen the half of two littell truckell bed
Clothes linnen and other small things xxxs
Half the plowstuff and wheeles iij11
It. halfe the Corne in the mowhaye and in the ground . . . .viiju>
It. half the sadels and other things belonging to the stable . .xjs
It. the halfe of one old mare pigges and pultrey . . .xxxiij8 iiijd
It. the halfe of one oxe, fower steer young 1 s
cattell and yearlings and Calves xvteu xiij. iiijd.
It. halfe the Keyne vij11
It. halfe of the tenement in Netherton for two lives with
the pigs, trowes, wood and furs xxxu viij9 iiijd.
It. for the rest of the goods unsought of and not praysed
if any vjs viijd
Summa. iiijscore xixu. ijs. viijd.
Archdeaconry of Cornwall, will filed 1628.
William Gooding of Cardinham, county Cornwall. Will 2
June 1636; proved: none. To Dorothye Gooding my eldest
daughter £12. To Elizabeth my second daughter £12. To John
Gooding my son £10. To Katherine Gooding my youngest
daughter £12. Residuary Legatee and Executrix: Wife Pru-
dence. Overseers : Walter Rowe & Thomas Lobb. Witnesses :
Tho: Lobb, Dorothy Rowe. (Seal, heart pierced with arrows
T.B.)
An Inventorye of all the goods and Chattels of William Good-
inge of Cardinham in the Countie of Cornewall husbandman late
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 4*3
deceased had taken & praised by Walter Rowe and John Harrye
of the p'ish aforesayd the foure and twentyeth daye of June in
the twehieth yeare of the Raigne of our Sov'aign Lord Charles
by the grace of god King of England, Scotland, France and Ire-
land &c. Anno domi 1636.
Imprs. his purse and girdell vjs.
Ite' his wearinge apparell ij li.
Ite' his beddinge and bedcloathes iiij li.
It' his wooll v li.
It. his Crocke and pans & other brasse vj li.
It. his pewter x s.
It. his Tymber and tymber work ij li.
It' one Mare preased 3 li. 13s. (id?) and the 4th pte
goes to the Ln for a heryot ij li.
It' 13 kyne and young bullockes xxviij li.
It. his sheepe xiij li. xs.
It. his lambes ij li.
It. his pigs and poultry xs.
It. Corne in the Mowhey x s.
It. Corne in the grounde vij li.
It. his lynnen napinge vs.
Itm. bits & bonds & desperate debts XL li.
It. one tenent in Chattell L li.
It. Cloming pots & dishes, Ropes, halters & other things
unseen if any be iiij s.
Sum tota clxiij li. os. od.
Archdeaconry of Cornwall, will filed, 1636.
Charells Goodinge of Cardinham, county Cornwall, grome.
Will 27 March 1642; proved 13 April 1642. To Rongers to
Ringe my knell 4s. To Phillip my wife 20s. and one sheep. To
my two children 20s and one sheep each. To Margaret Goodinge
4s and one sheep To Jone Goodinge I2d. To Charells Gooding
1 2d and i sheep. To Thomas Gooding's other tow sonnes i2d.
To Gabriell Downing 10s. To Gabriell downinge two children
a sheep each. To Nicholas Moulds 3 children 2 shillinge. Resid-
uary Legatee and Executor : Thomas Gooding. Witnesses :
Nicholas Mould, Gabriell Downinge.
An Inventory of shuch goods as were Charles Goodings of the
pishe of Cardinham disseased sine & praised by Walter Rawe &
Jacob Moone the 4th day of Aprill 1642.
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Imps, his purse & geardell
Item his wearing apparell and Beading
Itm dew upon I4ten seuerall obligatory es as by them
appere
Itm 9 sheepe.
Itm one Crocke 1 skellet
Itm one Repehoucke 1 p' shares
Itm things vnsine if any be leaft unpraysed with his
chest o. 5. o.
Walter Rawe.
Jacob Moone.
vjd. Marti j 1642.
Received the day and yeare aboue written of Mr. Obadiah
Reynolds for a legacy given mee by the will of my father Charles
Gooding late of Cardinham deceased the sume of one pound
fower shillings I say Receuied.
sigm' Ama A Goodinge.
Archdeaconry of Cornwall, will filed 1642.
ARCHDEACONRY OF EXETER, DEVONSHIRE.
Bond of Mathew Goodding, weaver, and Mathew Williams,
weaver, of Tiverton to administer the goods of Peter Gooding
late of Tiverton deceased. 16 July, 16 James I (1618). Bound
in £30.
A true Inventarie of all such goodes and chatells as was Peter
Goodynge's of Tiverton deceased the 22 of June taken by Thomas
Lane, Robert Brine, Nicholas Reade.
Item. His waring aparell.
Item. In money due unto him.
Item. 1 bedstede withe other clothes.
Item. 1 pare of shites, 2 pare piloweties.
Item. 1 carpet.
Item. 2 chestes.
Item. 1 greate pane.
Item. 2 litell kroikes, and 1 posnet
Item. 1 caldron, 1 littell pane, 1 chafinge diche,
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5
6
4
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4
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12
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6
8
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16
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17
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3
4
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Item, ii pogers, 4 sacers, (of tine) 1 wine quarte, 2
litell potes, 1 littel salte of tune. 2 o
Item. 2 candell sticks. 2 o
Item. 1 brasse morter and pesell. 1 6
Item. 1 cubarde. 1 5 °
Item. 2 formes. 2 o
Item. 3 cofers. 7 °
Item. 3 crookes, 1 pote hangwer, 1 gridyron. 3 o
Item. 1 lader, 1 shovell, 1 axe and other things for-
goten and unpraysed. 6 8
Sum totall 15 96.
Exeter 16 July 1618.
Archdeaconry of Exeter.
Thomas Gooddinge of Hockeworthie, county Devon, yeoman.
Will 10 December 1619; proved 28 September 1620. To poor
10s. To my brothers and sisters children now living 20s. each.
To William Saunder the son of Helen Saunder, widow 20s. when
of age. To William Richardes my godson of Tiverton 20s. To
Mary Saunder daughter of Helen Saunder of Hockworthie £10.
To Agnes Richardes of Olescombe 40s. Residuary Legatee and
Executrix : Wife Katherine Gooddinge. Overseers : Richard
Morse of Hockworthie and Bennett Bobishe of Vploman. Wit-
nesses : Richard Morse, Bennett Bobishe.
An Inventory of all the Goodes Chattells of Thomas Gooddinge
of Hockworthie deceased taken and prysed the xxvith day of
September Anno dmni 1620 by William Pasmore, Bennett Bob-
ishe, Henery Bowden and Mathew Gooddinge as followeth.
Imprimis his apparrell x li.
Item in money in his Purse vj li. xvjs.
Item f ower Silver spoones xvjs.
Item in the Chamber over the Hall, One Standinge
Bedd stead with a fetherbedd and flockbedd and in
the same performed x li.
Item one Truckle bedd in the same Chamber a fether-
bedd and flockbedd in the same performed iiij li.
Item Two Coverletts with other bedd cloathes xxxv s. vjd.
Item one little Chest in the same Chamber with three old
Coffers xs.
416 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Item one little Vate and Fower Coastes xj s.
Item Seven Quart of Butter ix s.
Item Three Quart of Honey viij s.
Item one Cubborde in the Hall xxxiij s. iiijd.
Item one Table borde, two Formes and one Joyned
Stoale xij s.
Item one carpett vij s.
Item naprye vi j s.
Item Fower Cushinges I ij s.
Item Two chestes xvj s.
Item Two little Brasen Crockes xiiijs.
Item one great Panne xxv s.
Item Two little Caldrons and one Skillete vj s.
Item xiij Platters xx s.
Item Seven Podgers and seven Sawcers ix s iiij d.
Item Three Saltes Is. vjd.
Item five candlestickes and an old morter vj s.
Item Two Broaches, one Andyre, Two Potthooks two
Potthangers, Two old Brandyses, a greedle and two
Iron wedges vj s. viijd.
Item Three pound of yearne vjs.
Item Fower pound of Wole vs.
Item one chayre One spinning Turne Three old Tubbes
and all other things not before prysed xs.
Sum XLV li. X s. iiij d.
Desperatt Debtes.
Item in money owed unto the Testator at the time of his
death vpon specialities ccl li.
Item in money owed vnto the said testator at the time of
his death without specialitye xvj li.
Sum totali cccxl li. x s. iiij d.
Archdeaconry of Exeter, will filed 1620.
Bond of Christopher Goodyn of Moore bath in county Devon,
miller and William Lake of the same clerk in £100 on 13 April
1626 so that Christopher Goodyn to administer faithfully estate
of his father John Goodyn late of Morebath deceased Witnessed
by Bartholomew Parr. The true Inventorie of all the goodes
catties and debts of John Gooding late of parish of Moorebath
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 4*7
county Devon and diocesse of Exon deceased taken valewed and
preysed to the xijth daye of Aprill anno domini 1626 by John
Colman, Richard Woollcotte and George Broughton with others-
Imprimis all his wearing apparrell wollen and linen with
ij hatts • iiij li.
Item his moytie of iij bedsteades and iij beddes per-
f ourmed with his moytie of one carpett were prysed
in iiij li. vs.
Item his moytie of ij table bordes hue coffers and i chest
together with his moytie of the seeling in the parlour and
(Not finished)
Archdeaconry of Exeter, will filed 1626.
Joane Goodynge of Cove in parish of Tiverton in the countie
of Devon, spinster. Will 9 June 1627; proved 20 November
1628. To my sister Mary Eveings(sic) xijd. To my sister
Elizabeth Norman xijd. To goddaughter Richard Norman xijd.
To John Parsons ijs, Thomas Hill 2s. To Jane Morse 6d. To
John Gosse is. Residuary Legatee and Executrix: sister Pru-
dence Goodyng Witnesses : John Bowdon, Jane Morse, Thomas
Hill. An Inventory of all and singular the goodes, chatties
& debts of Joane Goodynge late of Cove within parish of Tiverton
deceased taken the xixth day of November Anno dmni 1628 by
Clement Webber and Thomas Hill as followeth.
Imprimis her Appele xxs
Item one Co we one heiffer and one steere yearlinge . . . .iiijli.xvs.
Summa totali V li. XV s.
Archdeaconry of Exeter, will filed, 1628.
Katherine Gooding of Tiverton, County Devon, widow. Will
20 May 1663; proved 11 February 1663. To my sister Christian
Cullyford £5. To Margaret Ratcliff als Butcher my cossen 20s.
To Abraham Kerslake and his children £10. To Arthur Kerslake
and his children £10. To Johan wife of Thomas Curram 10s.
To Elizabeth the wife of John Pitt 5s. To my cosen Richard
Cullyford and my cosen George Cullyford 5s. each. To my sister
Prudence Williams 20s. To cousen Johane Symond, widow, 5s.
To goddaughter Mary wife of Thomas Salter 10s. To cousin
John Williams 5s. To cousin Elizabeth wife of George Crudge
5s. To cossen John White 10s. Residuary Legatee and Execu-
418 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
trix : Cousin Sarah Canington wife of Lewes Canington. Over-
seers : Thomas Davy and Alexander Osmond. Witnesses : Geo :
Hartnoll Junr, Jo : Edye. To cosen Christian the wuf e of George
Peate 5s. (Seal Pelican shape-bird.)
An inventory of all the goodes and chattels of Creditts of
Katherine Gooding of Tyuerton in the County of Deuon, widdow
late deceased made takein and praised the fift day of February
1663 by George Culliford, Thomas Dauy and Phillip Thomas as
followeth
li.
Inprimis her wearing apparell 1. 00. 00
Item one f ether bed performed 4. 10. 00.
Item one brass pot one cauldron and a posnet .... 00. 12. 00.
Item two putter dishes 00. 03. 00.
Item one Chist and a trunk 00. 06. 04.
Item one Chare and two stoles 00. 03. 00
Item two beare barrells 00. 03. 00
Item two vates 00. 03. 04.
Item one pare of andiron and a prip in panne .... 00. 02. 01.
Item two bookes 00. 02. 04.
Item two buckets one tubb & a paire of billows & a
booll 00. 03. 08
Item money due unto her (upsper?)city 45. 03. 08
Item more money due for rent 01. 16. 00
Item things omitted and not inventered 00. 01. 06
54- 09. 11
George Cullyford, senior
Phhill : Thomas
Thomas Dauey.
Archdeaconry of Exeter, will filed 1663.
CONSISTORY OF EXETER, DEVONSHIRE.
Elizabeth Goodwin of parish of Budocke, widow. Will 25
February 1591/2; proved 29 August 1592. To be buried in
Chancell of Budocke. To minister there 6s. 8d. To servant
Elinor Cadwell 20s. To my man Henry Watts 20s. To servant
Maude Webb £4. if she travel to her friends and if she do not
then my daughter to keep her. To Thomasine Jenkyn 5s. To
Florence Roberts 5s. Residue to daughter Frances. No wit-
nesses.
Consistory of Exeter, 1580-1594, folio 381.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 419.
CONSISTORY OF DURHAM.
Richard Goodwine of Gateshead, County of Durham, Master
and marriner. Will 24 October 1607; proved (15 January?)
1607-8 My bodie to be buried in the parish church of Gaitshead.
To poor of Gaits head and of ye Masendew and of the Trynitie
howse in New Castle each of them 6s.8d. To Elizabeth Good-
wine my wife the house I now dwell in and my four ships, my
ship called the ''Elizabeth" of which I am master. The
"Desire" of Newcastle, Edward Smith, master Ye "Godes gyft"
of Harwitch, Tymothie Boughbie master, "Katherine" of Ips-
wich, Edmond Tye, master. To my five children Richard, John,
Cuthbert, and William my sons and Elinor my daughter their
part. Brother John Goodwine a Linked ring of gold. To sister
Margaret Wright a pece of Stuffe of silke Grogoram which I
left in ye handes of William Chapman of Ipswich to be employed
according to my directions. To Henrie Wright my brother in
law 20s To Mr. Hutton my good friend and neighbour 20s. To
Anthonie Dobson of Newcastle, hatter 10s. Residuary Legatee
and Executrix : Elizabeth my wife. Supervisors : Mr. John
Hutton, parson of Gaitshead, and Anthonie Dobson of New-
castle, hatter. Witnesses : John Hutton, clerk, parson of Gaits-
head, Thomas Aydon, and George Whary. Inventory Friday 15
January 1607 (-8) prised by Thomas Smith and Richard Carre of
Gaitshead, yeoman, Anthonie Dobson of Newcastle, hatter, and
Thomas Ayden, tonsour, Barbar Surgeon.
Debts due to Testator.
Thomas Ayden for Rie £18.
Anne Eden for Rie £5. 13s. 46..
Francis Lyddle his wife 30s.
Michael Hutton, Newcastle for 200 of Clapbord £5. 5s. od.
Ralph Horsley of Thisley 34s.
Thomas Bennett of Sheldes 13s. 8d.
Ann Pawlme of Sheldes 6s.
George Wharies 3s. 4d.
William Robinson 2od.
Margaret Robinson 2od.
William Baines 3s.
6th part of Gods gift prised by John Johnson, Thomas
Robson, William Ma we, and Edward Smith
Masters and marriners £45. o. o.
420 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
4th part of Elizabeth of Newcastle £140
4th of "Desier" of Newcastle £60
Funeral expenses, will and Inventory and for burial
in the Quier £8. o. o.
Total £231. 15s. 8d.
Consistory of Durham, will filed 1607.
ARCHDEACONRY OF ESSEX.
(Latin) John Goodwyn of Childesdycke, county Essex. Will
last day but one February 1479; proved 14 April 1480. To be
buried in churchyard of St. Faith. To high altar for tithes for-
gotten and oblations etc, 3s. 4d. To sustentation of said church
20s. To John Goodwin my son 33s.4d. To Agnes my daughter
33s.4d., and to Joan my daughter 33s.4d. Residue to William
Hurte and Reginald Coteler, my executors, to be distributed
among the poor.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Winterbourne, 5.
Henry Goodwyn, Alvetheley, county Essex. Will I November
1491 ; proved 12 February 1491/2. My sowle to god Almighty
and his modir Virgin Mary and all the seintes of heven and body
to be beried in church yerde of Alevetheley. To high auter of
said church 8d. To the comyn light of ditto, to our lady light,
And Seint John's light I2d. each. Feoff es to make state of my
tenement in Alvetheley (And if John my son be of poure to by it
-n erased) to Alice my wif for term of her liff, then executor to
make a sale of said tenement And if John my son be of pour to
by it, I will he have it afore any other person. Moreover of sale
of said tenement I bequeathe to John my son 26s.8d, to Margaret
my daughter 20s., to Alice my daughter 20s., to Anness my
daughter 20s., to Thomas my son 26s.8d If any said children
decease I will that thei that I leve be p teide of the money etc.
To church of Alvethely of sale of said tenement 26s.8d. to by a
new sepulcor cloth. In the honour and worship of the passion of
Crist and of his glorious resurrection, Rest to wife Alice execu-
trix, John Goodwyn and Robert Fuller executors with her. And
thei to dispose for my sowle and all cristen sowls as thei think
best. To each of them 3s.4d. Endorsed. Executors took oath
22 November 1491 to administer estate and returned inventory 12
February.
Archdeaconry of Essex, will filed 1491.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 421
(Latin) Wylliam Goodyng. Will 20 March 1492 (altered
from 1493, i- e- I492/3) > no proof. To be buried in church of
St. Nichelas of Lowthton. To high altar for forgotten tithes,
one young beast. Residue to wife Johan, executrix, to dispose
for safety of my soul as best seems. Witnesses: Sir Wylliam
Wryght, John Gidam and others.
Archdeaconry of Essex, will filed 1492.
William Goodwyn of Hornedon on the Hill, county Essex,
Waxchandler. Will 30 May 1561 ; proved 3 December 1561.
To eldest son Robert Goodwyn, messuage called the Bell in
Hornedon. To sons Thomas and John Goodwyn £10 each when
23. To Johane Goodwyn my maid servant 40s. To Launcelot
and Agnes, son and daughter of Thomas Andrewes of London,
mariner, my part in the ship called the Trinity of Caryth, and the
crayes called the Hearne of London. Thomas Andrewes to pay
£30, to Robert £10, John £5, Mathew £5 and Agnes £10. Robert,
John and Mathew, sons of Thomas Andrews of Horndon, and
Agnes his one daughter. Residuary Legatee and Executor : Son
Robert Goodwyn.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Randall, 138.
Thomas Goodwyne of Estilburye, county Essex. Nuncupative
will 3 November 1565; proved 19 May (1566). In presence of
Nycholas Reynolds, John Goodwyn, and William Eglefelde. To
his three sons, his house and yard when 20., his ground some-
times bocares, and his boots to be sold, the money to his wife and
his children William, John, Thomas Orseleys (Godly?) and Eliza-
beth. Residue to wife Elizabeth. Executors : Wife and son
William. Overseers : his brother Goodwyn and Wylliam Egle-
feilde.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Wyndover, 15.
John Goodwyne, late of the parish of Little Thurrocke, hus-
bandman. Nuncupative will 29 March 1567; proved 28 April
1567. All his goods to be distributed between his wife and chil-
dren, part and part alike. Witnesses : William Rogers, Thomas
Wood, and others. Executrix: his wife. Proved by Phillip
Morgan.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Wyndover, 69.
422 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Alice Gooden of the parish of Dagnam (Dagenham?) county
Essex. Will 22 November 1571 ; proved 20 December 1571. To
be buried in Dagnam Churchyard. To my brother John Gooden
all goods of mine in his hands. To John Esbrooke a payre of
sheetes. To Alice Vpney a cassock and a petycote. To Jelly-
man Vpnay a shepe. Residuary Legatee and Executor: my
master Raffe Vpnay. Witnesses : William Wyneham, and Mar-
garet Harlynge.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Duffield, 85.
Edward Goodinge of Mortin (Moreton?), county Essex., hus-
bandman. Will 24 June 1581; proved 21 July 1581. To my
brother John Goodinge a cow, my crop of corne and my time that
I have theire to be a comforter to his father and mother. To
Katheren quenve my wife, a bed and table, three sheep, and four
pigs. Executor: Brother John. Witnesses: Thomas King of
Morten, and John Setten of the parishe, wrighter.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Brewer, 36.
John Goodwin of Hornedon, county Essex, beerebrewer.
Nuncupative will 26 May 1588; proved 18 June 1588. To the
poor of Hornedon 20s. To his brother Robert Goodwine's two
sonnes, John and Robert, 40s. apeece when 21. To Susana
Hakins a cowe to be paide her when 18 or married. To his
sister Nordon a winter gown. Residue to Margarett his wife,
Robert and Sara Goodwin his son and daughter.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Draper, 212.
Elizabeth Goodwin, widow, of Hornedon. Will undated ;
proved 4 June 1590. To John and Robert Goodwin my sons, all
the right I have in a croft given between me and my sister Heard,
by my father, Robert Bretton, also four kyne, and ten sheep lent
to one Williams of Eastyllburye. To Repente Savage 10s. To
Susan Carter my daughter my best salts, 1 1 candlesticks of latten,
my best sheete, my best petycote. To Johan Savage my daugh-
ter two bedsteedes and bedding. To my sister Heard my warm-
ing pan. Residuary Legatee and Executors : Robert Hearde and
Robert Bretton my brother. Overseer : Robert Pake. Wit-
nesses : John Stewarde, John Braythwayte, and Anne Tarlinge.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Maynard, 97.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 423
Margaret Goodwyn of Horndon on the Hill, county Essex,
widow. Will 19 November 1592; proved 17 February 1592/3.
To poor of Horndon 5s. To Robert Goodwin my son the bed-
stead I now lye on, the booke of acts and monuments, the newe
Testament, and the book of latymers sermons. To Sara Almon
my daughter a bedstede and bedding, pewter pots and dishes. To
Agnes Gyles my daughter the great kettle, To Elizabeth Hawk-
ins my daughter my spice morten. To Joane Bowry my daughter
one coverlet of Tapestry work. To Susan Hawkins one brasse
pott, and one kettle. To Mistris Andrewe of Tower Hill my bay
nagg. Residuary Legatee and Executor: son Robert Wit-
nesses : Thomas Taylor, Robert Drywood, and Robert Taylor.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Stephen, 63.
Thomas Goodwine of the parish of Hornedon on the Hill,
county Essex, weaver. Nuncupative will 21 February 1595/6;
proved :none. To William Goodwine his son, his lombes and
Slaies, and other instruments. Residuary Legatees and Execu-
tors : his wife Clare and the said William. Witnesses : Amos
Lewis, Curate, Thomas Slaughterford's marke, John Slaughter-
ford's and John Goodwin.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Stephen, 162.
William Goodwinge of Highe Lavor. Will 11 September 39
Eliz; proved 7 April 1598. To Margaret my wife her clothes,
11 lbs of wollen yarne, and 22s. Richard Dowsett, my son, owes
me. To Jone my daughter and all the children that now she hath
5s. apeece. To Agnes, my daughter, wife of Richard Spede 40s.
To Sara my daughter and her four children, Humfry, Richard,
William and Rafe Dowsette 10s. apeece. To George Dowsett
my servant a lome. Residue to William my son, executor.
Overseers : Thomas Foster and Jerome Goodinge. Witnesses :
William Kinge, Thomas Foster, and Jerome Goodinge. 6 Feb-
ruary, 40 Eliz. William Kinge, Rector of High Lavor and George
Dowsett. To Margaret my wife a flockbed. To Jone Fuller and
her children in place of the legacy, the table in the Hall and all
my wood, she to pay 20s. to Richard, Humfrey, and Edward
Fuller, and 3s.4d. each to Jone and Jane Fuller her daughters.
To John, William, Thomas and Mary Goodinge my sons' children
10s. apeece.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Stephen, 229.
424 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
1598 April 7. William Goodinge of High Laver. Son Wil-
liam Goodwin, executor of will with codicil. Proved. Inven-
tory i36.6s.4d.
Archdeaconry of Essex, 1 597-1 598, folio 33.
Jarome Goodinge. Will 16 June — ? ; no proof. To Eliza-
beth my wife all my moveable goods. To John my son £11.
To Andrew my son £11. To Elizabeth my daughter £10. To
Barbarie my daughter £10. To Margarett my daughter £10. To
Marie my daughter £6.i3s.4d. To John Ainsworthie my godson
one lambe. To Susan Glascocke my goddaughter 2s. Execu-
trix: wife Elizabeth. Overseer: John Ainsworthie. Wit-
nesses : Christopher Legatt, and Edman Huntte.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Stephen, 326.
Richard Goodinge of hamlet of Mulsham (Moulsham?), in the
parish of Chelmesford. county Essex, glover. Will 4 March 41
Eliz. ; proved 18 July 1603. To be buried in the parish Church-
yard. To Alice now my wife £5. If she be delivered of a child
before the last day of November next I give to the said child £10.
To my brother John £10 one year after expiration of his appren-
ticeship. To my unkle John Goodinge £5. Cosen Leonard
Gooding £5. To my Aunt Annys Taylor 40s. To my kinsman
Matthew Lee £4. To Thomas Lee my kinsman £4. To Martha
Poole my kinswoman £5 when 21. Executor and Residuary Leg-
atee : Unckle Thomas Lee. Witnesses : Richard Bradbent,
Thomas Spranger, Richard Browne Notary Public.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Nevell, 79.
Henry Goodwyne, of Hornechurch, county Essex, wheelwright
Will 1 February 1608; proved 2 March 1608/9. To be buried
in parish churchyard of Hornechurch. To Alice my wife a tene-
ment newly built by me which I have named Burketts now in
occupation of Henry Pett. after her decease to Henry Goodwyne
my son, my other two tenements in tenure of Peter Hodson and
Thomas Nottage to my daughter Joane Bright, widow of Thomas
Bright for 2^2 years and then the rents for three years to Wil-
liam Stevens of Hornechurch, yeoman, and Richard Bright my
son in law to pay the profit to my three grandchildren Mary
Southend, Joane Kemish and Elizabeth Kemish, and then two
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 425
years for Richard Bright my grandson, son of said Richard
Bright, he to pay to my godson Robert Goodwyne son of Robert
Goodwyne ios. If Richard Bright (die then?) ten to the next
child of my daughter Martha Bright by Richard to enjoy it. The
remainder of tenement to my son Henry. To Alice my wife £12
due from Richard Braby, Cite of London, £4 from Cuthbert Pick-
eringe, Cite of London, she to pay 35s to Spencer, Linen-
draper of London. To Joan Bright, widow, my daughter, the
guardianship of Thomas Bright her son. My son Henry to pay
£20 for me to William Maule of Hornechurch. Executor : son
Henry. Overseers : William Stevens and Richard Bright. Wit-
nesses : Frances Rame thelder, Mathew Cooke, minister, and
Edward Rame.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Blunt, 6.
Sicely Goodwin of Rettenden, county Essex, spinster. Will
12 May 1608; proved 3 March 1608. To Richard Goodwin my
brother my tenement called Howlders in Rettingdon for life, he
to pay Henry Goodwin my brother 40s. yearly. After Richards
death to Henry son of my brother Henry (he paying 40s. yearly
to his father) and to his heirs for ever. To Henry Goodwin my
brother £10. To Richard Goodwin my brother £20. To Ann
daughter of my brother Henry £20. To Henry Goodwin the son
of my brother Henry £5 when 18. Residue to Richard Goodwin
my brother. My friend John Basticke sole executor. To John
Basticke ios. To Henry Taylor my uncle ios. To John Bas-
ticke's wife 30s. To John Wortham 30s. To Widow James ios.
To John Basfeild 3s.4d. To Anne Basticke holland for apron.
To my aunt Taylor certain apparel. To my brother Henry's
wife apparel. To Dennis James apparel. To Elixabeth James
apparel. To Anne Goodwin my brother's daughter rest of
apparel. To Jane Browne my goddaughter 2s.6d. To Thomas
Grant my godson 2s. Witnesses : Josias Strayght, John Hull.
Archdeaconry of Essex 1609-1611, Blunt, folio 9b.
Moreton 1608 November 21. Mr. George Goodwyn, rector.
Penalty reserved.
Archdeaconry of Essex, 1608-1611, folio 74.
John Goodwin of Thoyden Garnon, county Essex. Will 2
August 1609; proved 11 September 1609. To Alice Goodwin
426 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
my grymble Bullocke and £10. for her maintenance, after her
death to my other two daughters Elizabeth and Thomazine. To
my youngest daughter Elizabeth, and to Thomazine £5 apeece
when 16. Residuary Legatee and Executrix : wife Joan. Over-
seers : Stephen Clarke and John Sprange of Coopersale. Wit-
nesses : John Ramsayes mark, John Goodwin's marke, and Henry
Davey.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Blunt, 33.
Richard Goodwin of Rettendon, county Essex, husbandman.
Will 3 September 161 1 ; proved 1 October 161 1. To my cousin
Henry Goodwin £5. To Edmund Goodwin my cousin £10 at 21
years. To Henry Tayler of Brentwood my uncle 20s. To Mary
Paffeild wife of John Paffeild of Rettindon 20s. To Isaac the
son of John Paffeild £3. To Agnes Goodwin my neece £5 at 21
years. If she die to Edmund Goodwin her brother. I give to
John Basticke of Rettendon towards discharging a legacy in last
Will of Sisley Goodwin my sister deceased to Henry Goodwin my
brother which said Henry deceased before the aforesaid Siseley
and by his death grows due to some of his children, and I pray
said John Basticke to whom residue to perform my will as exec-
utor. Witnesses : William Robinson, John Wilson. Proved at
Baddow Magna.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Blunt, folio 79.
Thomas Goodwin of Horndon on the Hill, Essex, brykmaker.
Will 29 October 1612; proved 19 January 1612/13. To daffies
and Ellen tenement in occupation of Phiting John's (Jones erased)
with at age of 16. My wife to have the rent to bring up
children, etc. To said elder daughter, one bested etc. To
younger daughter Ellen, bed, etc. Rest to wife. Executor : my
brother Robert. Overseer : John Goodwin of Orset my uncell.
Witnesses : Thomas Stevens, William Potter, and George Halles.
Archdeaconry of Essex, file 161 3, no. 6.
Robert Goodwin of Horndon on ye Hill, Essex, yeoman. Will
9 October 1604; proved 19 January 1612/13. To sonn Thomas
Goodwin one tenement belonging to ye Bell in occupation of Wil-
liam Goodwin ye weaver with ye storehouse, ye loft in ye yard
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 427
and water at ye Drawell for said Thomas Goodwin and assigns
only. To said Thomas half of household stuff and two kyn and
sonn Robert to pay him annuity of £3 out of lands bought of
Thomas Taylor called Genruis cropt. To daughter's child Susan
Pierson 40s. at marriage to be paid by son Robert. If either son
die other to be heir. If Robert refuse the £3 the land of Thomas
Taylor to Thomas. Residue to sonn Robert Goodwin, executor.
Overseer: my brother John Goodwin of Orsett to whom 3s. 4d.
Witnesses : James Marshall, scriptner, John Goodwin, William
Goodwin, Edmund Creswell.
Archdeaconry of Essex, file 1613, no. 7.
Joan Goodwin, Northwold Bassett, Essex, widdowe. Will 10
February 1612/3; proved 8 March 1612/13. To be buried in
Weld churchyard. To daughter Elizabeth Gooddin £5 besides
£10 willed by her father, also bigge pott etc. which were her
father's also bedd, etc. To daughter Thomazine Gooddin £5
ditto, to be each other heir if thei die before of age, and if both
die before 21 or marriage then to my three daughters Dennice,
Sarah, and Marie, The £30 to two daughters and custodie of
Mr. Lynch, minister of Weld, to see the poororphators bedstead,
or if no offence to enhabitants of ye parish to be brought up in
custodie of my elder daughter Darmaris Stevens. To Elizabeth
two peuters, etc. To Thomazine, ditto. To Elizabeth chest
which was her father's. To next chest. To elder daugh-
ter Darmaris Steven my corne in hope she will be careful of my
two little daughters, she to be executrix. Rest to three daughters
Dennise, Sarai, and Marie. Overseers : Mr. Lynch and Thomas
King. Signed the writer John Stevens (sic) Witnesses: Simon
Lynch, Thomas King.
Archdeaconry of Essex, file 1613, no. 33.
Robert Goodwin of Dagenham, Essex, husbandman. Will 19
October 11 James I; proved 20 June 1614. To repair of church
of Flordon in Norfolk 3s.4d. To poore of ditto, ditto. To poor
of Dagsham 2s. To weife Katherine untill sonn Robert is 25,
tenement in Flordon with 27*^ acres arrable land, meadow, and
coppice held of Dorothie Kemp of Gissing late weife of Robert
Kemp of ditto, Esq, deceased, paying to my daughter Marie £10
at 16 or marriage. To John my younger son at 14, to be put
428 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
forth to some trade, and if weife Katherine marry, intended hus-
band to give executor bond of securitie ditto. To son Robert £5,
said land in Flordon paying to my wife Katherine i5.13s.4d.
yearly for her life on the stone standing at the west dore of
Dagenham church, or else she to have as much land as two tene-
ments of the manor desire and also to wife one parlour, etc. If
wife with child, and a sonn, then said Robert to pay £20 at 22
or if a daughter £10 at 18, etc. To brother Henry Goodwin 20s.
To my uncle John Goodwin of Carleton 10s. Rest to son Robert
executor. Overseers: Robert Spring of Dagenham, gent, and
Robert Comyns of ditto. Witnesses: Thomas Manninge, min-
ister, Thomas Hall, Robert Miller, and Thomas Morris.
Archdeaconry of Essex, file 1614, no. 55.
William Goodinge of North Weald Bassett, Essex, weaver.
Will 15 March 1620/21 ; proved 18 May 1621. To be buried in
churchyard of North Weald aforesaid. To wife Mary for life,
house and land wherein I now dwell (excepting only the shop)
then to sonn Ralphe, paying to my sonne John £4, to sonn Wil-
liam £4, and to sonn Thomas iio, to daughter Mary £5, all to be
paid in a year after decease of wife. Thomas and Ralfe my two
sonnes to have use of shop during life of my said wife for to
work in, etc. To said two sons Thomas and Ralfe, all Loonies
and working tooles in said shop. Rest to wife Mary executrix.
Witnesses : Nicholas Chapman, and George Hycol.
Archdeaconry of Essex, file 1621, no. 19.
Robert Goodwyn of Horndon on the Hill, Essex, yeoman.
Will 29 November 1622; proved 17 December 1622. To wife
Ann for life house commonly called the Bell and three Incloses
named Jenings and Buttfield, with all houses, etc (except the brew-
house, the mill house, and mill chamber) and after her decease
I bequeath the Bell house with the two closes named Jenings unto
Henry Goodwyn of Orset, son of William Goodwyn of Horndon,
weaver, and unto John Goodwyn the son of Henry Goodwyn of
Orset and their heirs. To kinswoman Ann Goodwyn of Horn-
don aforesaid two tenements belonging to the Bel house in tenure
of Robert Slaterford and Bartlemew Slaterford of same parish
at 21, during which time of her nonage I give to wife Ann to her
bringing up, or if wife desire to executors, etc. After wife's
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 429
decease to William Goodwyn of Horndon and Henrie Goodwyn
of Orset the parcell of land called Buttfield in Horndon. To
Thomas Goodwyn sonne of Willyam Goodwyn of Horndon and
John Goodwyn son of Henrie of Orset my brewhouse, and mill
house, and mill chamber adjoining house called the Bell. To
Rebeckha Goodwyn £5 at marriage or 21. To Tiberias Wood of
Horndon, barber, 40s. To kinswoman Anne Goodwyn two
featherbeds, etc. To kinswoman Hellen Goodwyn ditto, etc.
To Robert Slaterford all loonies now in his keeping. To Bartle-
mew Slaterford the little browne cow. To my mayde Bridgett
Yeale 40s. To wife Anne my gray horse and colt at Cuningham
and all my hogges and all hay lying at the Bell house and all wood
in yard, also all household stuff at Bell house of Hornden for
life, also my fower cowes, ditto, then to William Goodwyn and
Henrie Goodwyn my executors, and four cowes, or as much
money as cowes for a year, and wife to enter bond to executors
of £100 not to fell trees, etc. To Ann Slaterford one ewe lamb.
To Jone Slaterford ditto. To Raphe Cenell my man in full of
wages £5 To poore of Horndon 20s. Rest to William Good-
wyn of Horndon, weaver, and Henry Goodwyn of Orsett execu-
tors. Witnesses : John Furt, vicar, and Bartlemew Slaterford.
Archdeaconry of Essex, file 1622, no. 49.
23 January 1625. Appearance personally of Thomasine, relict
of Henry Goodwin, Horndon on the Hill, deceased, alleging he
died without a will, and administration granted to her. Inven-
tory £84. 7s. 4d. Paid 19s. and Clerk i2d.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Act Book 12 (1624-1626) folio 46.
4 September 1627. Administration of goods of Anne and
Hellen Goodwin, administration as next of kin William Goodwin
who alleges they had at decease no father, mother, brother, or
sisters.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Act Book no. 13 (1626-1627)
folio 216.
Elizabeth Goodwin of South Shooberie (Shoebury?), Essex,
widdow. Will 6 December 1630; proved 13 July 1631. To be
buried by sonne in law, -Mr. John Smith, executor. Whereas my
sonn Mr. Samuell Goodwine oweth me £200, he to have of it
£30 to pay for goodes I had out of his house when I came from
430 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Morton, and which I promised to pay for, part of which goods
are there still with him, which I will he shall enioy. I give £20
of the £200 to my deare grandchild Samuell Goodwin to remain
to hands of his father, my sonn Samuell, till 20 years. To son
Mr. Samuel Goodwin £5 to buy him a cloake and ditto to daugh-
ter in law Ann his wife for a gowne out of said £200. To son
Samuel Goodwin £60 more out of said £200. Other £80 of the
said £200 to be paid to executor, etc. To granddaughter Eliza-
beth Savill £40 at marriage or 20. To grandchild and god child
Ann Savill £50 ditto. To said two grandchildren, Elizabeth and
Ann all plate except biggest drinking boole (with arms upon it)
my pewter, two bedds, etc, linnen, chaires and stooles, truncke
boxes, and chests. To youngest grandchild and god-daughter
Margaret Smith £15 at 20 or marriage. To old servant Marie
Glascocke 40s. I give £5 to buying two gowns for grandchildren
Elizabeth and Ann Saville. My two brothers Mr. Thomas Mor-
rice and Mr. Humf rie Morrice and my sister Moodie each a ring
of aboute the price of a marke, and to sister in law, wife of brother
William, a little ring which is on my finger. To son in law Mr.
John Smith £5 for goune and biggest beere boule of silver which
have the armes and letters upon it, also sealed ringe, desiringe
him to execute the will. To poore of Morton 20s., of South
Shooberrie, ditto. About 30s. as explained, to be laid out for
convenient little piece of plate for Church of South Shooberrie to
lay communion breede on at Sacrement. As to apparel, Sister
Moodie to have best tammie gowne and grandchild Elizabeth
Saville best gowne of all which is of silke stuffe and mohair petti-
coat. Rest to executrix. Witnesses : Samuel Wharton, Samuel
Frend, and George Bentlee.
Archdeaconry of Essex, file 163 1, no. 42.
Samuell Goodwyn of Westham, Essex, esquire. 9 April 1633.
To poore of Westham 20/- and to the ringers at funerall 10/-.
To wyffe Ann house at Battersy, county Surrey, being copehold
to be taken vp in her own name. To eldest son Samuell house
and land in North Weald Bassett, County Essex, with the Tann
fatts there, and Samuell also to have the wardship of William
Taylor which hath cost me much money, land also the wardshipp
of George Wilmore which I prosecuted at my own charge. Also
to Samuel £30 due of Richard Perry gent, to be received by exec-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 43 l
utors and paid to him at 21 etc. To wiefe and son Samuell all
moveable goods and To wyffe house I now dwell in, desiring
her to be satisfied with my poore legacies, she well knowing I had
noe estate or porcion with her, hoping her mother although she
hath been vnkind to mee, yett wilbe nowe careful of hir. To my
two daughters Elizabeth and Ann £100 a pece, the money in
several mens' hands viz. of Mr. William Ramsay £50, of Mr.
Francis Vnderhill £100, of Edward Lannum for which Mr.
Edward Cole standeth bound £50, all to be received by executors
and paid to daughters at 21 or marriadges. Executors to pay to
William Kinge of Greeno in Morton £10 and to Edward Spencer
£10 I owe him out of £20 George Varney oweth me. Residue to
executors for use of children. Executors : Anthony Luther of
Kelverden, Esquire and Mr. Thomas Morris my uncle. Wit-
nesses: Thos. Perry, Robert Greene, Jeff. Lee. 17 May 1633.
administration to relict Ann of said William [sic] Goodwyn
deceased, executors Anthony Luther and Thomas Morris renounc-
ing.
Archdeaconry of Essex, file 1633, no. 33.
29 July 1633. Administration of goods of Anne Goodwyn,
deceased, to mother Christian Phillips, widow, during minor
estate of children, Samuel Goodwyn and Ann Goodwyn.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Act Book 17 (1633-1636), folio 5.'
William Goodwyn, Horndon on the Hill, county Essex, weaver.
Will 17 June 1634; proved 11 March 1634/5. All this my house
and land being part of the bell with a little house there unto
adjoyning, unto Bridget my loveing wife for life and after her
decease my house, part of the bell to John Nash, my grandchild
and the other little house to Edmund Nash, ditto. Rest of goods
to wife Bridgett for life, then to grandchildren John Nash,
Edmund Nash, Bridgett Wood, and Alice Jarett. At decease of
wife £5 to daughters Sarah Nash and £5 to Rebeccka Jarett. To
William Goodwyn 10s. to buy ringe. Wife executrix. Wit-
nesses : John Fant, Robert Luckin, and Daniel Holstoke
Archdeaconry of Essex, file 1635, no. 21.
26, February 1634-5 Administration of goods of William
Goodwyn of Horndon on the Hill, deceased. Appearance of
432 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Daniel Robjent for widow and executrix Bridgett Goodwin she
not able, to appear.
Administration Act Book 1633-1636, folio 190.
Thomas Armerar, draper taillour, of Horrendon, county Essex.
Will 21 February 1558; proved 3 April 1559. To be buried in
Hornden church against my pew. To Thomas Armorer my
brother's eldest son 40s. To William Armorer my brother's 2nd
son 40s. To Luce Armorer my brother's eldest daughter 40s.
To Annis Armorer my brother's 2nd daughter 40s. To Jone
Armorer my brother's daughter 40s. To Elizabeth Armorer
my brother's daughter 40s. To Alice Armorer my brother's
youngest daughter 40s. To the child my sister Armorer, my
brother George's wife now goeth with 40s, if children die before
full ages, men 21, women 16, legacies to be paid by Jone my wife
to brother George in presence of Edward Rich gentleman. To
Nicholas Borren 40s. To Jane Borren 40s. If my cosen Borren
wife, mother of above redeem her plate out of my wive's hand
for £11, the legacy to be paid to her for their use. To Thomas
Goodwyn son of Jeffery Goodwyn £4 when 21, if he die to his two
sisters 'gret Jone' and 'Littell Jone' To Lawrence Pak my best
cloke. To Richard Pitsey my best cap. To servant John
Wheler my best coat. To Edward Rich gentleman my russet
hose. Residuary Legatee and Executrix: Wife Jone. Over-
seers : Edward Rich gentleman and George Armourer, citizen
and bruer of London. Witnesses : Thomas Andrew, Ric. Pitsey,
Tho: Rattell.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Randall (1558-63), folio 4.
Erasmus Brice of Corringham, county Essex. Nuncupative
will — November 1591 ; proved 13 January 1591. To Robert
Savidges child a short coat two bands and a hat. Residue to
Marye his wife. In presence of Robert Savage and Robert Good-
win. Administration to Mary the relict.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Stephen, folio 19.
John Howchin of Westilburie (West Tilbury) county Essex,
husbandman. Will 13 December 1591 ; proved 17 December
1591. To Jone Goodwyn my daughter two sheep and household
articles. To Margaret Jaxson my daughter two sheep and
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 433
articles. To Thomas Howchin my son cow and four sheep.
Margarett my wife to have the use of them. To Isabel my
daughter bullock and four sheepe. Said wife to have the use of
them. To Thomas my son articles of furniture at day of his
marriage. To Isabell my daughter articles of furniture. Residue
to Margerie (sic) my wyfe sole executrix. My brother Robert
Aier Overseer. Witnesses : John Browne, John Bruer, John
Porch, Wm Sonds, Johannis Bruer.
Archdeaconry of Essex, Stephen, folio 34.
Danyell Poyntz of London, gentleman. Will 8 Marche
1614/5; proved 13 December 1615. To be buried in church of
North Ockendon, county Essex. To the right worshippfull Sir
John Poyntz my seale ringe. To my Lady Poyntz my gilte
bowle. To my brother Lewis my ringe with an agate. To my
brother Woodley one angell in gould. To my sister Woodley
ditto. To my goddaughter Mrs. Lettice Turnor ditto. Residue
unto my two daughters of my brother Tokefeild, Katherine and
Judith at 21 or marriage. Executor: John Thorles. To Mrs.
Marye Bacon an angell of gould. Witness : Richard Forde.
My will is my to wit Katherone and Judith should have
yearly benefit of the principall beinge ymployed as my brother
Woodley and my executor thinke fitte. Seal. Signed Daniel
Poyntz (Note. In house of Sir John Poyntz, Knight, 13
December in parish of North Ockenden. Arch. Essex. Anno 161 5
appeared John Thorles and exhibited written will of Sir Daniel
Pointz in which he was bound executor. Signed Rep. Sauage,
John Poyntz and John Frend.
Archdeaconry of Essex, file 161 5, no. 53.
COMMISSARY OF ESSEX.
John Goodwyn of Stanway, Clicr, executor of the will of F.
Curtis.
Commissary of Essex, file 1585.
Daniell Goodwyn and Grygorye Goodwyn were witnesses to
the will of Robert Stone of Much Ockley.
Commissary of Essex, file 1593.
434
ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
John Goodwyn, Sabridgeworth (Sawbridge worth?). Eldest
son Richard. Son William. Wife Jonne. Daughter Mary.
Youngest daughter Jone.
Commissary of Essex, file 1598.
PECULIAR OF BOCKING, ESSEX.
John Goodwin the elder of Booking, county Essex, Cloathyer.
Will 20 March 1662/3; proved 29 April 1664. To son John
Goodwin 20s. To daughter Mary, wife of James Brookall 20s.
To daughter Mary, wife of James Brookall 20s. Rest to wife
Christian and daughter Elizabeth wife of Daniell Trewe. Wife
Christian executrix. Witnesses : Mathewe lambe, and Edmund
Tabor.
Peculiar of Bocking, will filed 161 4, no. 66.
In the name of god Amen. I Abednego Ansell doe ordeyne &
constitute this my last will & Testament I doe give vnto my chil-
dren xxs apeece namely Salomon Ansell xxs, Mary Ansell xxs
and Susan Ansell xxs to be payd wUl in one yeare after my death
and in this my will I doe give & bequeath the lease of my house
and all the rest of my goods vnto my wyfe to dispose of them
at hir pleasure paying vnto the f ornamed children the portions as
it by me given them and vnto this my last will I make my wife
whole executrix and have thervnto set my hand & seale the 29
day of march
Sealed & deliuered
in the presens of vs Abednedgo
Thomas Amis Ansell
Nathaniel Hayes his X mark
Ozias Goodwin
his X marke.
in the third yeere of our Sovereigne lord King Charles of Eng-
land fraunce & Ireland
compt Solomon Ansell Filius nalis
et ltmus du Abednego Ansell deft' apud Bocking 160 die martij
1646 Cora dno Decane et Ex* Tesm huioi' et alll Mario' Ansell
Relcam dei deft' et exteri' in huio suo Testo nomtum anteqm
omis executois huia' Test in se acceptusset ad hoc luce migrassit
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 435
et dmis ad eius petet comest et Adm bonoru' cu' test huioi' annex'
primitis de bene & salua
fiat
fit
Peculiar of Bocking, will filed 1646, no 5.
ARCHDEACONRY OF COLCHESTER, ESSEX.
Joan Goodwyn, widow, of Clavering, county Essex. Will 10
May 1505: No probate. Sane in mind, etc. My spirit to
Almighty God. My body to be buried in churchyard of St.
Nicholas of Langley near to my parents. To High Altar of
Clavering for tithes and oblations forgotten or omitted two
bushels of barley. To the work of said church two bushells of
oats. Residuary Legatee and Executor: Thomas Goodwyn my
son. Witnesses : Sir John Grey, chaplain, Roger Little, Joan
Goodwyn younger, and many others.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Clerke, folio 104.
John Goodwyn of Wevenho. Will 14 November 1565? No
date of probate. To Katheren Goodwyn my wife, all household
stuff and 6s. 8d. To Jone my daughter my shrede covering, two
kettles and a frying pan. Executor : Henry Heekef ord of Elme-
sted to divide my money among my son John and daughter Joan
when 21 and 20 respectively. Witnesses : William Betts, parson
of Wevenho, Henry Heekeford of Elmested, and John Goodwyn
the sonne of the aforenamed Goodwyn.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Clerke (158?)
John Goodwyn of Langley. Will 6 August. No probate. To
be buried in churchyard of St. Nicholas Langley. To high
Altar I2d. To the torches 3s. 4d. If John my son die, a "Tryn-
tall of masses" to be said for mee and my friends. To Roger
Littell a grey nag. To Margery Carter two bushells of barley.
Residue to wife Eleyn. Executors: Wife Eleyn and Roger
Litell. Witnesses : Sir John Grey, parson, Vmf rey Stoburyld,
and John Carter.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Clerke, folio (158?).
John Goodwyn, Westmersey (West Mersea?). Will 6 Janu-
ary 1 570/1 ; proved 17 February 1570/1. To be buried in West-
436 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
mersey churchyard. To grandchildren, sheepe of ij yeares old
each at 20. To poor of Westmersey 40s. My wief to be bound
in £20 to my brother Robert and his brother William Cowck to
discharge legacie yt I am bound for unto William Wilson in leg-
acies in this will. To my brother Robert my Bowe and my
Arrowe with a augrer. If wief be not able and will not occupie
farme, to William and again into my master's hands Residue to
wief executrix. Supervisor: William Foox my Master. Wit-
nesses : William Fox, William Henton, and Christopher Wolner.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Register Hore, folio 215.
William Goodwine, Great Birch. Will 28 August 1570;
proved 14 November 1571. To be buried in churchyard of Great
Birch To my wiff all implements and my house. To younger
son John Goodwine ij quarters of barley, a cow, bullock, of iiij
yeares old, and my bowe and my shaper. To son William a shep.
To wiff Katheryne and eldest son John, my ferme during the
yeares to occupie jointly with cattle, corne, and goods, paying
debt and children to be brought upp and kindly kept. If wieff
Katherine marry, he that shall be married to her to put in execu-
trix to my eldest son, etc. Residue to wife Katherin and elder
son John, Executrix and Executor. Supervisor: Henry Bring-
ton. Witnesses : John Grene, John Wither and others.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Register Hore, folio 289.
William Goodding of Walden, county Essex. Will 10 June
1579; proved 30 June 1579. To father Richard Goodding and
Annable his wife, my mother, £12 which Thomas Adam the
younger son of Thomas Adam the elder, late of the Rose in
Walden (oweth) To Mary Bateman £12. To brother Samuell
Goodding all apparel and 20s. To Annable Strachye my grand-
mother 40s. to be paid this side Colde fayer day next. To sister
Mary Goodding one roode of saffron ground in the Long lane
turning to Jhurdlye in occupation of Thomas Martin. To sister
Dorothie Goodding one and half roode ditto adjoyning. To
brother Anthony Goodding one roode ditto in close leading to
Thaxted in occupation of Alexander Roye with one marke Hille
most sest this present season. Residue to Mother Annable Good-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 437
ing executrix. Witnesses: John Larke, Nicholas Reve, and
William Boybell.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Register Roote (i577_I585)>
folio 190.
Richard Goodwyn, of Walden, Essex, yeoman. Will 2 October
1583; proved: no proof. To wyfe Amiable all lands free and
copie in Walden for life then to Son Samuell Goodwin two and
a half acres ("jem") between lands late of Thomas Roper
and Amiable his wife and my land after decease of his mother.
To Mary Goodwyn my daughter an acre and a tenement called
Willowfielde, also a tenement called Pigges which I had by sur-
render of William Strachye, if she die to Anthony Goodwyn my
son, to whom I give i acre of freehold in Walden and a poole
brought from John Spruce. Residuary Legatee and Executrix:
Amiable my wife. Witnesses : James Goodwyn, John Shell-
f orde, and James Crofte, scrivener.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Register Roote, folio 225.
Richard Gooddwin, of Est Marcy. Will 28 March 1595. No
proof. To sonne Robard 40s. at 21 or maryg, also best f ether bed
wyth bolster, shetes and blankets and best coverlet, at age afore-
said also a syluer spone ditto. Residue to wyff Gracie executrix.
Witnesses : Francys Hubard, and Robard Clark.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, bundle Lawrence, no. 85.
Marke Goodwyne, of Witham, Essex, yeoman. Will 21
Marche 1597/8; proof not entered. To Agnes messuage where
I dwell in Witham, with house, barns, etc. and freehold lands
belonging also closes or crofts at backsyde of a messuage some-
tyme parcell of Mellfeilde etc for her life, if unmarryed etc. not
committ waste and also six of my ken. To Sabian Pendleton my
wive's daughter my black horned bullocke with the whight face.
To kinsman William Pendleton bond of William Sheather, of
William Pendleton £y and bill of Gregorye Bullen of Tolshunt
Darcy for £y. To saide wife Agnys two mares and twoe nagges,
one loade carte etc. To Mr. William Smithe my baye colte with
a white starr in his f orehedd. To Mr. Edmund Halys of Witham
40s. to be assistant to my said wife. To William Pendleton
aforesaid my estate in one wood called the chantrye woode in
438 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Witham, and Little Braxted in said Countie. To my very good
Mrs. Anne Smith, wife of Henry Smith, Esquier, five Angells in
golde to make a ringne. To the foresaid Henrye Smithe and
William Smithe and William Tyffyne of Wakes Colne in said
county esquier, reversion of said messuage and to sell same and
pay, viz: To William Pendleton £100, to Susan daughter of my
sister Alize Watson £20. To Thomas Watson my said sister's
sonn i3.5s.od. To Dorcas Smythe wife of foresaid Mr. William
Smythe three Angells of gold for a ringe. Release said William
Pendlton all debts. To Edward Stocke of Witham £20 after sale
of messuage. Executrix : to distribute by parson of Witham at
my burial 20 dozen of breade. To Nicholas Kent, servant to
foresaid Henrye Smith £5. Rest to wife Agnes, executrix.
Witnesses : Henry Smithe, William Smith ye younger, Robert
Draper, and Philippe Josling.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, bundle Lawrence, no. 184.
Annable Goodwyn of Walden. Essex, wydowe. Will 26
November 1598; no proof. To sonne Samuell Goodwyn mes-
suage wherein the said Samuell now doth dwell in Walden
aforesaid in the castle street for life of my said sonne Samuell
Goodwyn the moytie of said messuage to John Goodwyn sonn of
said Samuel Goodwyn, and other moytie to Mary, Elizabeth, and
Agnes, daughters of said Samuell Goodwyn. To sonne Samuel
Goodwyn messuage wherein I dwell in Walden with Malting
loonies, etc. for life of said Samuell Goodwyn, then after decease
of said Samuel Goodwyn my son to Samuell Goodwyn, son of
said Samuel Goodwyn my son, provided if said Samuel, son of
my son Samuel die before 21 or marriage, then said messuage to
above said Mary, Elizabeth, and Agnes. To Annable Goodwyn,
daughter of Anthony Goodwyn my sonn late deceased, that half
acre of land with the slade which I had of the gifte of William
Strachie my father, also piece of arrable land (two and a half
acres late had of John Cowbeck and Margaret his wife and
Richard Hogdon, and Dorothie his wyffe. Executor to deliver
to James Crofte of Walden, nory publ (My brother in law)
goods for said Annable at 21 or marriage, viz : best Joyned
standing bed in corner chamber over my shop with mattress,
fether bedd, a boulster, and pillowes and blanckett and a cover-
lett of lynnen and wollen (which coverelett was my husbands
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 439
before I was married to him) also a brass potte with potte hookes
hanging uppon some, and two of best kettles, and a brass pessut ;
also said James Croft to use £60 in his hands till said Annable
is 21 or married, he to bring up and keep the same Annable then
to pay at 21 or marriage, if said Annable die then said £60 to be
paid to Executor in porche of churche of Walden called the
sowth porch. Residue to sonn Samuell Executor Witnesses:
Nycholas reve, and William Harrydowne.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, bundle Bowtell, no. 10.
Robert Goddynge of Create Chesterforde, Essex, yeoman.
Will 1 December, 42 Eliz: (1599) no proof. To be buried in
church yard of Greate Chesterforde. To eldest sonne William
Goddyng 20s. upon 6 October next. To son John Godding, ditto.
To sonne Thomas Goddyng 10s. ditto. To William Goddyng,
sonn of my sonn William 10s (altered from 20s.) at day of mar-
riage To John Goddyng another of sons of sonn William ditto.
To Joane Goddyng, daughter of son William ditto. To the two
children of my daughter Marye 10s. apiece at dayes of marriage.
To John Goodyng, sonne of son John 20s. at marriage. These
to be paid by sonn John executor. Witnesses : Thomas Amye,
Alice Cowll (on back) Also unto my Syster Margaret Nycholles
6s. 8d. to be payd by sonn John 6 October following.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, bundle Bowtell, no. 11.
John Goddinge of Greate Chesterforde, Essex. Will 20 July
43 Elizabeth: (1600) no proof. To be buried in churchyard of
Great Chesterford. Executor my sonne Owen Godding to dis-
pose of all goodes, viz : unto John Godding my eldest sonne all
apparell, one payer of flaxen shettes and one cheste, also I will
and bequeath unto Phillip Godding, my son one bonde of 50s.
and £4. 1 os. which is owing unto Annys Shorte my daughter and
one flaxen sheete and two platters also unto Annys Shorte my
daughter i5.13s.4d. to be paide her uppon Cowle Fayer Daye
next and one payer of flaxen sheetes and unto William Godding
the son of Owen Godding, two little kettles and one fryeing pan
and also all rest of goodes to Owen Goddinge my executor. Wit-
nesses : Owen Seaman and John Hill.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Bowtell, no. 88.
440 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
John Goddinge of much We(ndon-torn) Essex, labourer.
Will 9 October 1604; proved 12 December 1604. To wife Annis
house etc. for life then to my daughter Elizabeth Hamon wife of
John Hamon. Rest of goods to wife Annis executrix. Wit-
nesses : William Fanne, and Richard Newman.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, bundle Fearne, no. 46.
John Godwen, of Seynte Jeames, Colchester, Essex, baker.
Will 10 February 159- (38 Eliz. i. e. 1595/6) ; proved 31 May
1606. To my sonne Thomas Goodwene tenement called the Vp
Roomes I now dwell in after decease of Katrene my wife. To
daughter Marye all my lower roomes that John Smythe dwelleth
in also the shope with yarde and gerden and the well, to be
equally divided betwixte my son Thomas and daughter Marye
after decease of wyfe Katrene, my daughter to single sonne
Thomas to go to the Ovene and backe in it as aft as nede shall
require and to sonne Isaacke Goodwen £4 to be paid by sonne
Thomas and daughter Mary after decease of wife Katrene. To
sonn John Goodwen 4d. If Thomas or Mary die, then to other.
If both die son Isayke to have their parts. Rest of goods to wyfe
Katren except posted bed I lye on to daughter Mary. Rest of
goods in three parts one to Mary at choice and sonne Thomas and
Isayke other two parts. Rest to wife Katren executrix. Wit-
nesses : John Smyth and Robarde Smyth
Archdeaconry of Colchester, bundle Adams, no. 117.
Marcell Goodwyn of Saincte Gyles in the subburbs of the town
of Colchester, Essex, Phissitian. Will 20 January 1605/6;
proved 4 September 1606. To be buried in some churchyarde.
To my wyfe Francis all goodes, cattells, juells, money, etc for
lyfe paying to my daughter Marye £20 two dayes after her the
said Maryes marriage bed where she used to lye, halfe of brasse
and pewter and half of lynnen (except my sayd wyfe wearing
lynnen), wyfe to enter suertie with one Sukidy man to be bound
to said daughter Mary in £200 to deliver goods, etc. Rest of
goodes to wyfe Francis executrix, to dispose to said Mary and
rest of children, but if wyfe refuse to enter bond, daughter Mary
to be executrix, and at wyfe's decease, rest of goods to be sayd
Mary's, and rest if my children then alive. No witnesses-
Archdeaconry of Colchester, bundle Adams, no. 125.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 441
Alice Goodin als Tumor, Much Horsley (Horkesley?), Essex,
widow. Will 26 February 1609/10; no proof. To my sonne
Henry Goodwin one payor of mantle quearnes and one bedstedde
in his owne house. To Samuell Goulding, sonn of my daughter
Lore Goulding one redd milche cowe being the youngest cowe I
have. Rest to my daughter Lore Goulding wyfe of John Gould-
ing of Pentlowe in the County of Essex aforesaid and Elizabeth
Hilles the wyfe of John Hilles of Melford in the county of
Suffolk, taylor. Executors : sonnes in lawe, John Goulding and
John Hilles. Witnesses : Robert Cooke of Melford aforesaid,
Peter Creswell. Seal : a swan.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, bundle Fearne, no. 11.
Colchester St. Giles. Mary Goodwin, deceased. Francis
Goodwin her administrator stands excommunicated for not ren-
dering account. Appeared and humbly petitioned absolution,
took oath to obey the standing orders of the Church, was
absolved, and restored and warned to render the account next
Court.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, 1609-1611, folio 99a.
Prudence Goodwin, wife of William Goodwin of Wix. Nun-
cupative will — March 1610: no proof. To sister Elizabeth
Shearman her coffer of linnen etc and to Margaret Lyne her
cozen her silke aperne which giftes if her husband would per-
form, she gives all the rest of goods in Mr. Beriffe's handes to her
husband William Goodwin. Witnesses: Matthew Dale, John
Dale, John Lyne, and Cassandra Lyne
Archdeaconry of Colchester, bundle Fearne, no. 159.
Wickes (Wix?). Prudence Goodwin, defunct. William
Goodwin late husband.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, 1611-1614, folio 22.
Francis Goodwin, St. Giles in Colchester, county Essex, widow.
Will 7 June 1618; proved 17 June 1618. To my three sonnes
George Goodwyn, Marcellus Goodwyn, and William Goodwyn
40s. apiece. To everie one of theire children 10s. except Francis
Goodwyn the daughter of my sonne William, my goddaughter, to
which said Francis 50s. my worst Gowne and best peticoat. To
442 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
my sonne George my two hoope gold rings and to his wife ios.
To my sonne Marcellus Goodwyn my three folde linked golde
ringes. To my said sonne William my beste golde ringe nowe
on my finger. To Isabell his wife my beste Gowne for hir paynes
in my sickness. To Francis now with me whom I have brought
up from her childhood ios. and gowne nexte the best. To my
brother Thomas Byham ios. Rest of goods to my said three sons
George, Marcellus, and William. Executors: sons Marcellus
and William Goodwyn, they to pay debts and legacies, and will
my bodie buried neare my husband their father and theire three
sisters deceased. And by the authoritie of a mother and their
safeguard and the love I beare unto them I charge my said three
sonnes to fear God and keepe his Commandments, that they
departe not one another but mayntain peace and true brotherlie
love and Christian concord. Witnesses: William Cocke, and
John Streaton.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, bundle Tyler, no. 123.
1 61 8 June 17. Francis Goodwin of St. Giles, Colchester
deceased. Marcellus Godwin and William Goodwin, executors.
Inventory £30. 16s. 8d.
Archdeaconry of Colchester no. 43, folio 45.
Samuell Goodwyn the sonne of Samuell Goodwyn of Walden,
county Essex, yeoman. Will 7 February 1619-20; proved 20
March 1619-20. To my mother Maudelyn messuage or tenement
etc. in Church streete in Walden, wherein Samuel Goodwyn my
father dwelleth and wherein Annable Goodwyn my grandmother
whilst she lived did dwell, to said Maudelyn my mother for life,
then to my sisters Marye Goodwyn, Elizabeth Dumhelde, and
Agnes Gooding. To father Samuell Goodwyn, executor, all
goods Witnesses : Nicholas Foxe and Samuell Leader.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, bundle Cole, no. 61.
Daniell Goodding the elder of Okely Magna, Essex, yeoman.
Will 28 December 1622; proved 5 February 1622-3. To poore
of Much Okely £4 to be distributed by executrix. To wife Mar-
garet lands and tenements in Okely Magna in occupation of Chris-
topher Wilson (Gene erased) and widowe Bets; also to wife
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for life, house I dwell in and freehold land then to my son Daniell
for his life. Also to Daniell "Milles" in Okely Magna but to
be voyd if Daniell make any work. To sonn William "Whites"
"Wilkes" county Essex for life. To daughter Joane "Paines"
in Okely late in occupation of John Cricke, and now of Henry
Cricke his son, all for her life, then to her son Edward Stone,
but if her husband Richard Stone molest executrix for debt or
claim, then to be voyd. To grandson John Goodding tenement
called "Webb" in Wicks. To daughter Mary for life lands in
Okely Magna, late in occupation of Widow Forest and now of
William Titterson. To wife Margaret all household stuff and
tan guards and best wheat well dressed. Rest of goods for debts
and overplus £5 to servant Elizabeth Lin and rest to wife and
children. Wife Executrix. Witnesses: Michaiah Woodclere,
Wylliam Lynn, George Bulleir, Robert Ruchester and John Rott.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, file 1622/23, no. 2.
Oakley Magna 1623 October 22. Margaret Goodwin, widow
deceased. Richard Stone, executor exhibits will,
Archdeaconry of Colchester, 1623, folio 60.
William Goddinge, Mutche Holland, Essex, yeoman. Will 23
January 1624/5; proved 23 February 1624/5. To Thomas
Stone, sonne of John Stone of Mutche Holland aforesaid, custom-
ary land in Wickes called "Mapstedes" in occupation of John
Seriant, also to Thomas Stone, customary tenement "Lypstons"
in Wicks in occupation of ditto, also to Thomas Stone ditto in
Wickes and Bradfield called "Whites" in occupation of Richard
Stone. To Elizabeth Stone daughter of aforesaid John Stone
"freeton" in Mutche Holland in occupation of Robert Hadman,
also to Elizabeth Case of Myndmyll in Mutche Holland. To
four men to carry to grave 6s.8d. Residue to John Stone of
Mutch Holland, executor. Witnesses: Henry Dore, Thomas
Savadge, and William Chapyn.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, file 1624/5, no- 42-
Holland Magna. February 23, 1624/5. William Goodwin,
deceased. John Stone, executor.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, 1624/5, folio 189.
444 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
p. 2. Allegation. Testimony concerning the will of William
Gooding of Holland Magna, Essex, 6 April 1625. William
Chaplin of Claxton Parva, Essex, yeoman, testifies, born at
St. Osithe, aged 37, that at about the date of the testament being
Saturday before the death of said testator he went to his house
in Much Holland, testator said he would make his will and wit-
ness staid in town overnight and next day called on him. When
testator told him that Henry Dore of Thorpe in the Soken Essex
had been sent for to make the will and in the presence of said
Mr. Dore, Thomas Savage a witness procured with him the said
deponent he set his marke and seal. John Stone of Much Hol-
land, executor.
p. 3. Testimony of Thomas Savage of Holland Magna, yeo-
man aged 36. Testifies to similar effect.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Liber Depositionem, 1624/5
March and 1627 May.
Oakley Magna 1625, October 12. Daniel Goodin deceased.
Helen Goodwin relict and Richard Goodwin son. Inventory
£8o,is,4d.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, 1625, folio 78.
Walden 1625 May 5. Nicholas Seager died. Mary Good-
win, executrix, certified to be a prerogative.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, B.R. 18/27, f°lio I7-
1626 November 22 Samuel Goodin, deceased. Magdalen
Goodin relict and executrix. John Goodwin son of deceased.
Inventory £113. 2s. od.
Archdeaconry of Colchester B.R. 18/27, folios 241 & 248.
Samewell Gooddinge of Walden, Essex, yeoman. Will 31
October 1626; proved 22 November 1626. To be buried by
executrix. To sonn John Gooddinge for life copyhold called
"Jermyns" (two acres) one head uppon land of Gyles Barker,
other uppon highe waye from Walden to Wymbish, one other
parcell (1 1-2 acres) next to land of one John Parker called
"Eighteen acres" and one other piece of land of said John
Parker of one part on head upon highwaye ditto, other head upon
said "Eighteen acres" and one other parcell (iJ/2 acres) on
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highway Walden to Thaxted and other two on land of Right
Honorable Katherine the Countess of Suffolk, all to son John
Gooddinge for life then to Samuell Goodding, son of son John
Gooddinge. To Elizabeth daughter of my son in law Mr.
Anthony Dumbeloe, parcell of arrable land in Walden syding by
a lane leading from Walden toward Wymbysh called Sherehill
lane and other next land of Thomas Addams of Walden Esq both
free and coppy. To Ann daughter of said Mr. Anthony Dumbe-
loe other parcel in Walden on head upon Sheerehill lande and
other on highway Walden to Thaxted between land of Ambrose
Brown Esq, other parcell to said Ann my grandchild for life. To
son John two horses, one longe carte, one tumbrell and other
ymplements of husbandry. Rest to wife Maudelyn Goodinge.
Witnesses : William Nightingale, John Malin, and Theopylaich
Malin.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, file 1626/7.
Colchester St. James. 1628, July 3. John Goodwin, deceased.
Jeremiah Goodwin his brother possesses his goods.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, 1628, folio 97.
Oakley Magna p. 28 Daniel Goodwin deposition re will of
That upon the day of date of the testament, William
Trim of Misleigh, county Essex, gent, was at the house of the
testator situate in whither he came to visit the testator in
his sickness when Mr. WTood minister of that parish was gone for
to write this will who being come and receiving instructions from
the testator for the writing of the same will did write same
accordingly. And after he had so done read it over to him the tes-
tator with an audible voice who hearing the same did verie well
like and approve thereof. And in confirmation did in perfect
mind and memory and spake sensibly. Mr. Michaiah Wood the
writer, George Butler, Robert Rochester, John Roth and others,
and knoweth it to be true for that he sett his name as a witness
and knoweth it is not alleged. Signed William Lynn.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Liber Depositionem Book 37,
19 Marc 1632.
John Goodwin, Little Horkesly, county Essex, saymaker.
Will 16 December 1633; proved 31 January 1633/4. To be
446 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
buried in churchyard of Little Horkesly. To eldest sonn John,
copyhold in Boxted after decease of my wife Katherine paying
legacies as follows : unto Ann my eldest daughter £30, to young-
est daughter Elizabeth £30, to youngest sonn Daniell £80, and if
John refuse to pay Daniel £80, Daniel to take place and pay John
£80. Wife executrix. Witnesses : John Maidston, Allen Hawk-
ens, and John Adkinson.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, file 1633/4, no. 44.
Hawkesley Parva. April 17, 1634. John Goodwin deceased.
Katherine Goodwin, relict and Executrix to exhibit inventory.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, 1632-1634, folio 207.
John Godwin of Walden, county Essex, innholder. Will 15
January 1636/7; proved 13 August 1639. To be buried by exec-
utrix. To son John Goodwin 10s. To Ann wife of William
Symonds 10s. Wife Ann executrix, and to her all goods. Wit-
nesses : Richard Felsted and William Cole.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, file 1639/40, no. 22.
Marcellus Goodwin, Greate Coggeshall, county Essex, practi-
tioner in ye arte of Physecke. Will 25 November 1639; proved
18 January 1639/40. To be buried by executor. To wife Mary
best bedsted with ye curteines of green, say Cushion, roddes in
my chamber (over my place) where I now lye, blankets, flock
bedd, and a great presse cupboard in sayd chamber, six pewter
dishes, joyned box at bedsideetc and her wearing linnen, joyned
wollen chest standing by said box, turned chayres at end of said
chest, and my four legged box, her wearing apparel, two new
tapestrie cushions unstuffed, my greate tapestrie cushion in the
hall, one warminge pane at her choyse, greate saltseller, walnut-
tree table in hall behinde the doore toward ye streete, and the
joyned stoole under sayd table with my glass keepe hanging over
the same and 30s. yearly while a widow. To daughter Rachell
wyfe of Robert Cunlyffe 5s. To daughter Sara my tapestrie
overlaid tapestrie carpett together with bench carpet, eight
tapestrie cushions, five old curtains and a windowe curtaine of
yellow and green saye, a trundle bed she used and rest of her
land, yardes and two greate hutches in David the shoemaker's
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 447
house and a sysill or two at Brainwodes, etc. To wife Mary £3.
Rest to son Robert Goodwin, executor, and estate of daughter
Sara. Witnesses : Thomas Nikoles, Anthony Browning. Codicil
17 December 1639. Revoke all bequests to son Robert Goodwin
and to him only 5s. All goods given to Sara, to wife Mary for
keepe of Sara and to be executrix and guardian of Sara. Wit-
nesses : the same as before.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, file 1639/40, no. 50.
Magdalen Goodinge of Walden, county Essex, widowe. Will
30 March 1641 ; proved 21 November 1643. To be buried by
executrix. To sonne John Goodinge feather bedd on which I
lye, boulster, pillowbere and bedstedde, coverlett black and yeal-
lowe, and blankett and towinge payer of shetts, greatest brasse
pott commonly used about the house, two candlestickes of brasse,
one great and one small, one little iron dripping pan, the least of
three pewter platters of the same and two pewter dishes and one
payre of small inn cushions. To my two kinswomen Margaret
and Alice daughters of my sister Alice Dumbeloe, my two grand-
children 30s. apiece. To kinsman Nicholas Foxe in the house
where I dwell all brewinge vessells. Rest of goods and imple-
ments of household etc. to said Nicholas Foxe and Ann Kempe
one of my daughters. Executor: said Nicholas Fox. Wit-
nesses : William Turner and Nicholas Clerke.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, file 1643/4, no. 27.
John Goodden of Weeks, county Essex, yeoman. Will 21 July
l643; proved 6 July 1644. To be buried in churchyard of
Weeks. To wife Ann for life all customary lands called "Webs"
in occupation of one John Savell and after decease of wife to my
sonn John Goodden, paying to my son William of this taking £40
or if William be dead £20 to my daughter Ann or they to enter,
etc. To wife Ann for life then to son William "Gules" in
Weeks in occupation of William Watson. To daughter Ann
Gooddin £40 at 21, executrix to be in bond to my brother Richard
Goodin of Okeley Magna in £80. To poor of Weeks 6s.8d. Rest
to wife Ann Executrix. Witnesses: William Pippell, Thomas
Vesey, John Ware and William Andrews.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, file 1643/45, no. 36.
448 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Robert Goodinge of Arden, county Essex, gent. Will 22
December 1643 '< proved 27 September 1649. To sonne John
Goodinge £50 at 21. To daughter Margarete £50 at 20 or mar-
riage. To child wife is now with £50 at 21, if daughter at 20 or
marriage. Rest to wife Penelope, executrix. Supervisors :
Samuel Sammys, Clerke, John Harnett, gent, and George Lover-
ell, yeoman. Witnesses : Lucretia Aylemer, and Anna Ballding.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, file 1648/9, no. 185.
William Abell of Wifno, husbandman. Will I59IJ
proved: no proof. To be buried in the churchyard of Wifno.
I bequeath unto Francis Bearnes, Elizabeth Mich and Annis
Smith all my moveable goods, to be equally divided among them.
Witnesses : Thomas George, Robard Dwatur, William Frauncis.
On the back is an inventory prised by Thomas George and Hum-
phrey Smithe, amounting to about £2. 10s. Debts would appear
to be owing to testator from William Frauncis, Edward Good-
win "persun" and Peter Abell.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Winge, no. 25.
Henry Laye of Eastmerseye. Nuncupative will 21 March
1588/9; proved: no proof. He bequeathed £60 which Mr.
Bacon of Groundisboroughe owed him, payable in trust to Robert
Potter of Wetherwinfcrd? to the use of the said Henry Laye, to
his executors for payment of his debts. Then he gave £10 to
his wife Margaret and the residue to his son Henry. All the
rest of his goods he gave to his wife. No executors named
Witnesses : Roberte Potter, Roberte Goodwin, Richard Baws.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Ward, no. 155.
William Nightingale of Walden, gent. Will 9 May 1651 ;
proved 7 October 1651. I give to John Nightingale my son and
Elizabeth Nightingale my daughter my messuage in Goule Street
which I purchased of Bartholomew Collyn, to my son John a
parcel of land near Sherehill House next the land of George
Rooper, which I purchased of William Gyver. To my daughter
Elizabeth my tenement in Cuckingstoole next the messuage of
Mr. Richard Plomer. My wife Elizabeth shall have the profits
of my son's land for his bringing up. To William Nightingale
son of my son Thomas 5 1-2 acres of land called Jermyns, which
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 449
I purchased of Thomas Dove, esquire, between the lands of
Richard Wheeler and John Goodings abutting on Tiptottes lane,
at 21. To my brother George Nightingale 20s. To my son
Henry £4.0. To Thomas Nightingale sonne £30, whereof £20
shall be to pay to Air. Banes under a bond given by my son
Henry and Thomas. To my son Henry 2 acres of freehold in
Sherehill field lately Thomas Wrightes which I purchased of
William Salmon. To my wife Elizabeth my messuage in Goule
Street, purchased of Mr. John Giver and all the residue of my
lands both free and copyholf with remainder at her death to my
son Henry, and I make the said Elizabeth my executrix. Wit-
nesses: Ezekreth Trott, Tho. Steppe, Ralph Fordham. Proved
by the exectrix.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, 1650-52, no. 92.
Robert Payne of Estmersey, husbandman. Will 14 September
1587; no probate act. I give to my wife Isabel all my lands in
Westmersey so long as she liveth, called Doghole and Clerkes, to
remain after her decease to her son Thomas Freke. If he die
without issue to be divided between Grace and Elizabeth Freke.
I give to my wife all my lands in Estmersey called Mellers and
Neverds, with remainder at her decease to John Harvie my kins-
man. I give to William some time at Paynes two pairs of
breeches. To William Buttryke my man, one sheep. I make
my wife my executrix. Witnesses : Thomas Jolly, Robert Feild,
William Cooke, Robert Goodwyne, Rychard Bawe.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Ward, no. 99.
John Prat of Much Horkesley, husbondman. Will 15 Febru-
ary 1588-89; no proof. To be buried in the churchyard. I
bequeath to Rose Churchman and her three children a cow. To
John Bentley my best dublet etc. I forgive George Chace all he
oweth me. I give to William Denmarke a lamb. I forgive Lane
the tailor what he oweth me. I give to John Morkoke my three
calf skins at Lane's. To John Bryckman my white russet
breeches. To Robert Clarke a peck of wheat. To John Clarke
-all he doth owe me. To Thomas Bankes my servant a good ewe.
To Edward Puplet a lamb. I forgive John Morcoke 10s he
oweth me. I give to John Bushe my brother in law 30s. To
my three brothers 20s. apiece. To the poor of Much Horkesley
450 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ios. To my sister 13s. 46. All the residue of my goods I give
to Cretor my wife, whom I make my executrix if she die of this
sickness they shall be sold by the said John Bushe, and the money
divided among the brothers and sisters of myself and my wife.
I make him my executor and Henry Puplet the younger my
supervisor. Witnesses : John Morecoke, Joan Hewes.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Ward, no. 127.
Annable Strachye of Walden. Will 6 November, 26 Eliz ; no
proof. I give to my daughter Jone Semer my silk kirtles and my
six silver spoons with maiden heads and two with lions. To
Mary Foxmy daughter my six silver spoons with gilt knops. To
Elizabeth Craske my daughter my scarlet petticoat. To Mary
Scott my daughter 6 silver spoons. To Annabel Strachey my
goddaughter my harness girdle. To Jone Strachey my son's
daughter two silver spoons knopped with lions. After my death
my daughter Annable Goodinge shall have the house wherein she
now dwelleth and I give her my silver goblet. To my son John
a gilt candlestick in the hall. To Mary Raymond a pair of sheets.
To Mary Bateman a mattress etc. All the rest of my goods I
give to be divided amongst my daughters and I make my son in
law John Foxe my sole executor. Witnesses : Philip Berd,
Robert Howland, Richard Baynes.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Ward, no. 26.
Raymond daughter of Nicholas Walden. Will 9 March 1561 ;
(No act). Property surrendered into the hands of John Hub-
bard and Anthony Hal in the presence of Richard Harlowe and
Richard Goodwyne.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Roberts, 179.
William Wale of Walden. Will 10 April 1563; proved: no
proof. To be buried in the churchyard. I give to my son Wil-
liam my lands in Ashdon at 21. To my wife Johane my lands
freehold as well as copyhold in Walden which I purchased of
William Grewe gent, with remainder to my son Robert. To my
daughter Johan £20 at marriage. To my daughter Cicely £30 at
21 or marriage. All the residue of my lands, including the lease
and leases I should have of Mr. Baker, I give to my executors,
whom I name William Adam of Walden, draper and Thomas
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 45 l
Whitehand of Ashedon. Witnesses: Thomas Byrd the elder,
Richard Goodwyn, Robert Wakelyn, John Bankes the younger,
Nicholas Pra. .
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Wynge, no. 32.
Nicholas Wall of Feeringe, yeoman. Will 21 October 1588;
no proof. I give £20 to some godlie preacher or preachers to
preach three score sermons in the said town where I now dwell,
or within four miles thereof. I give to my wife the messuages
etc. I bought of Reynold Hight, esq. in Byrch, till my son John be
24, when he shall have all, except the little house by the churcl
wherein one Basey now inhabiteth etc. which I give to my son
Moyses. I give to my wife Marie all my tenements in Hatfeild
Broddocke till the said Moises is 21. To Daniel my son my farm
at Colliers End in Standon, county Hertford, in the tenure of
Binkes after my wife's decease. To my wife the mes-
suage I lately purchased of John Sammes of Wickham, till my
son Bartholomew be 25 ; in the event of his death to remain to
my son Nicholas, my brother in law Robert Sibthorpe, receiving
the profits till the said Nicholas be 22. To the poor of Coxall
and Feering 20s. yearly for five years. To my brothers Richard
and Robert and William Wrall £6. I3s.4d. apiece, to my brother
John Wall and his wife three angels. To Thomas Wiseman my
son in lawe, and my daughter Agnes his wife 60s. To Richard
Denman my son in law and my daughter Mary his wife 60s. To
my brother in law Robert Sibthorpe and his wife two angels. To
Bennet Stronge 20s. To William Rawlinsone my servant 40s.
To Mary Sibthorpe my goddaughter, daughter of the said Robert
10s. To Edward Collin's wife 10s. To my landlord Christopher
Marshall gent, and his wife three angels. To Agnes Wall my
brother John's daughter 40s. To Mr. Wilton, Mr. Newman,
Mr. Dyks, Mr. Gulston and Mr. Foster 20s. apiece. To Johan
Wall my brother Richard's daughter 40s. To William Tibbolde
and his wife 40s. To Agnes Martin, sometime Chaterton's wife
10s. To Richard Stowell's wife 20s. My wife shall have the
occupation of the manor house of Hutchin's wherein I now dwell,
and the lands thereto attached, which I hold of Richard Parker
and of the Bishop of London till Michaelman 1598, when my son
Nicholas shall have the same. The residue of my goods I give to
my wife whom I make my executrix and my brothers John,
452 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Richard and Robert Wall, and William Hampton of Little Had-
ham, Herts, my overseers: Witnesses: Edwarde Ledesham,
William Ledesham. An undated codicil providing a portion for
an unborn child. Witness : Thomas Cutter, gent. Another giv-
ing £100 to testator's youngest daughter Mary Wall. Witness:
William Hampton. Another 29 October, (33?), Elizabeth
recording the sale of the cottage in Much Byrch, to Francis Baisie.
Witness : Thomas Cutter.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Wynge, no. 54.
Miles Wright. Will 17 February 1 591/2; proved: no proof.
To be buried in the churchyard of Wevenhoe. I give to the poor
of the parish 4s. To my sister Thomazin Willowes 20s. To
Mathew Frend my sister's servant 20s. I make my own brother
John Wright of Much Horsley and my own sister Jhone Stafe
of this parish of Wevenhoe my executors giving them all my
goods unbequeathed. Witnesses : Marriell Goodwyn, William
Cannon, John Teall, Mr. Brian Atkinson, clerk, the writer hereof.
Archdeaconry of Colchester, Wynge, no. 94.
ARCHDEACONRY OF MIDDLESEX, FOR ESSEX
AND HERTS.
1574. Goodwyn, Richard, Grenend parish Stondon, county
Hertford 214 Raymond.
1575. Gooding, John, Stebbing, county Essex. 223 Raymond.
1575. Goodwin, William Barkeway, Hertford 233 Raymond.
1588. Goodwin, Johanne, Grene end parish Stondon, county
Hertford weadowe. 147 Mansfield
1620. Goodwin, Nicholas, Hedingham Castle 87 Bushew.
1623. Goodwin, John, Stondon, county Hertford, husbandman
92 Bushew
1630. Goodyn, Johanne, Hedingham at the Castell, county
Essex, widow. 8 Browne.
Richard Goodwyn of Greneend parish Stondon, county Herts.
Will 12 May 1574; proved 14 December 1574. To Johane
Goodwyn my daughter £60. To John Goodwyn my son £60
when 23. To Nicholas Goodwyn my son £40 when 23. To
Richard Goodwyne my son £40 when 23. To my wife Johane
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 453
£40. All these sums to be paid out of money due from John
Bradbery. My wife to leave stools, cupboards, and sheets for
the use of my son Henry. To daughter Johane sheets I bought
of John More. I forgive my brother William Goodwyn the £5
he owes me. Poor of Stonden 20s. Residuary Legatee and
Executor: Son Henry. Witnesses: Thomas Lamkyn, Thomas
Barfoote, Laurence Hamond, and John Hemynge.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex & Herts, Raymond 214.
William Goodwyn of Barkeway, county Hertford. Will 27
March 1575; proved 17 May 1575. To Anne my wife and the
three daughters I have by her, Avice, Ursula, and Margarett all
my household stuff except two paire of sheets and so forth
which I give to my daughter Ellen. To wife Anne £6. I3s.4d.
To Avis my daughter £4. To Margaret my daughter £4. To
Ursula my daughter £4., when they are 18. To Ellen my daugh-
ter 20s. To Katherine Stede her daughter 20s. when 18. Resid-
uary Legatee and Executor : Son Edward Witnesses : William
Warde and Augustine Cowper. Supervisor : Felix Womwell.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex & Herts, Raymond 233.
John Goodding of Stebbing, county Essex. Will 21 Januarie
1573; proved 27 September 1575. To be buried in Stebbing
parish churchyard. To Alexander Goodinge all my Lowe and
other necessaries pertayning to my occupation and all my clothes.
Residuary Legatee and Executrix : Wife Elizabeth. Witnesses :
John Monson, Thomas Hull, inn. and Rafe Smith the writer
hereof.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex & Herts, Raymond, 223.
John Goodwyn of Collier's End in Standon, county Hertford,
husbandman. Will 14 December 1623; proved 15 January
1623/4. I give to my wife Alice my messuage in Collier's End,
where I now dwell for her life, with remainder to my son John.
To my son Henry £16 at 23. To my daughter Elizabeth Good-
wyn £16 at 23. All the residue of my goods to my wife Alice,
whom I make my executrix, and my brother Christopher Good-
wyn, overseer. Witnesses : Thomas Gamble, Edward Dunham,
John Gyles. Proved by the executrix.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex (Essex & Herts) bundle
Adam, no. 89.
454 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Nicholas Goodwyn of Castle Hedingham. Will: no date;
proved 15 December 1624. He gave to his daughter Joane Fyler
widow £20. To her eldest daughter £5. To Mary Fyler her
younger daughter. To Nicholas Fyler his said daughter's son
£5. All the rest of his goods to his wife Joane. Witnesses:
Edward Loker, Anne Deekes, wife of John Deekes. Proved by
Joan Goodwin, to whom commission was granted to administer.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex & Herts, Adam, 93.
Johanne Goddyn of Hedingham at the Castle, widow. Will 15
October 1629; proved 28 April 1630. I bequeath to my son
Silvanus Gooddyn my glass windows, wainscoting etc. about the
house wherein I now dwell called the Falcon, my wine license,
and all my wine in the said house, all my brewing vessels and
hogsheads and livestock. To my daughter now wife unto James
Fage my press in the parlour. To Dabina Filer my grandchild
all my wearing apparel. To Nicholas Fyler my other grandchild
my biggest brass pot. All the rest of my goods I give to the said
James Fage and Johanne his wife whom I make my executrix.
Witnesses : W. Holgate, Jossia Holgate, Henry Cooke. Proved
by executors.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex & Flerts, Cole, no. 14.
Johanne Goodyn, Hedingham at the Castell, county Essex,
widow. Will 15 October 1629; proved 28 Arpil 1630. To sonne
Sylvanus Goodyn, all Glasse wyndows, wainsgotte, and Bench
boards about house where I dwell called the Falcon, and the longe
Table and frame in great Chamber in said house and my Wyne
Licence, and all wyne in house wuth wyne potte, also two silver
Bowles, the Mawett quarries with Stones and furniture, Brewing
pannes, etc., all Hogge, Sh and pigges, wood in Barne or
Yarde, etc. To daughter Johan, wife of James Faye, my Presse
or Cupboard in Parlor. To grandchild Sabina Filer all apparell.
To other grandchildren, Nicholas Tiler, potte etc. Rest to sonne
James Faye, and Joanne his wife, executors. Witnesses : Jisac
Brockett, and Henry Cooke.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex & Herts, Browne, 8.
Lawrance Bones of Little Rayne, county Essex. Will 26 May
1599; proved 20 April 1601. To Josias Goodden my son in law
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 455
and his wife my daughter the goods in the chamber where I now
lie. a bond of 26s.8d. due from Edward Francke my son in law.
To son in law Richard Crowe a bond for 20s, if he pay Katharine
Freeman my grandchild 6s.8d. and I3s.4d. to Mary and Anne
Crowe when 18. To Elizabeth Aylet of Brainctre widowe my
natural daughter 20s. Residuary Legatees: Sons in law Josias
Goodden and John Grome. Executor: Josias Goodden. Wit-
nesses : Roger Carr, Roger Debnam.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex & Herts, register
Grove, folio i93a.
William Collin of Broxted alias Chawreth, yeoman. Will 23
March 1622-3 ; proved 20 September 1623. To be buried in the
churchyard near the pulpit, and to have a brickwork and broad
stone laid over me. I give to the poor 40s. To John Collin, one
of the sons of my brother Nicholas £100 and the like to to his
other son Nicholas. To my kinswoman Marie Haddesley £20.
To my kinswoman Marie Cheaver £20, and Ann Newman £10,
to my kinsman Robert Newman of Chesterford and my cousin
Dunnell of Much Dunmowe £10 apiece. To my kinsman
Nathaniell Haddesley £10 at 24. To William Garie that dwelleth
with me £20 at 24, and my executor shall bring him up at school
till he be fit to be bound prentice. To my three men servants
Thomas Campion, John Wright, and Thomas Little 10s. apiece.
To Alice Bushe and Margarett Barber 30s. apiece. To Mrs.
Remyngton my Lady Maynard's servant my purse wrought with
silk and gold, one gold ring and four pieces of old gold. To
William Collin son of my brother John my lease of Broxted hall
(excepting Westfield which my father held at the time of his
death) and all my stock there, charged with an annuity of £50 to
his father John, upon condition my nephew shall keep house upon
the said farm, and be ruled by his father in his marriage. I give
also to the said William mes messauge called Perriottes in Stow
Morris, Stowe N. . . and Purley, also my lands in Good Easter
in the occupation of Henry Davie, and my messuage called
Herdes, holden of the manor of Church Hall in Broxted. To my
sister Ellioner Collin an annuity of £10 out of my lands in Thax-
ted, near Mounckstrete there, lately by me purchased of Robert
Fann. To my brother John Collin and his son Henrie, my mes-
suage called the Newhouse in Broxted, with the customary lands
456 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
holden of the manors of Broxted Hall and Church Hall called
Herringe and Gardiners, If the said Henrie die without issue
the premises shall remain to his brother George. To the said
Henrie at 24 my messuage called Jurden Cookes in Thaxted
lately bought of Robert Fann, to remain, if he die without issue,
to his brother John. I make my said brother John my executor
and humbly intreat William, Lord Maynard, and Henrie Wisman
esq to be overseers hereof. Witnesses : John Collyn of Morende,
Newman Meade etc. To my kinsman John and William Brome-
lie and Ambrose and John Leader £5 apiece. Codicil 5 June
1623. Proved by the executor disputed by John Collin nephew
of the deceased.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Esex & Herts, Adam, 269.
Crisagon Garad of Halsted, singleman. Will 25 January 1588;
proved 15 February 1587. To my brother Richard Garad I2d.
To my brother Richards wife my best hatt. To brother Richard
the money given me by my father's last will. To Rachell my
sister my best gown. To Dorothy my sister my neckerchief.
To my dame William Boises wife my best petticoat. To Alice
Boise, William Boise's daughter the younger a neckerchief. To
Filis wife of Richard Sansome my best black gown. To
Boiler, Robert Boises maid a neckerchief. To Marian, wife of
Frauncesse Trindell my old petticoat. To Osye Johnsonn the
wiffe of William Johnsonn 2s. To Alice Boise the elder William
Boises sister two Edward sixpences. To Alee Botsill dwelling
with father Merelles three table napkins. To Pleasant sicke?
dwelling with goodman Totman a handkerchef . To Johane wife
of Robart Smithe, the fuller, 2s.6d. To my a maister William
Boise 2s.6d. Executor : William Boise Witnesses : William
Boise, Edmond Poter, John Draper.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex & Herts, Register
Mansfield, folio 120.
Henry Hunt of Gosfield, gent. Will 20 July 1612; proved 7
February 161 3/4. To be buried in the church, as near my father
and mother as conveniently may be. I give to the poor at my
burial 20s. To every poor householder in Gosfield I2d. Each
of my sons, John Edward* (sic) and Henry shal have three rings
* The words in italics are erased in the record.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 457
of gold my eldest son to take his choice first, the other next and
the youngest last. To my son in law Sir Francys Kyngesmylle a
ring of gold. To my daughter Dorothy his wife £5. To her
daughter Dorothy Kyngsmylle £10 at 18. My wife Jane shall
have my mansion house, wherein I dwell called Morgans with
my lands in Gosfield, Halsted, and Bockinge (except my tene-
ment called Martens, which I purchased of my brother William
Hunt) for the bringing up of my younger children, and charged
with an annuity of £10 to my son John, to remain in tail male
successively to my sons John, Edward* and Henry. To my son
Edward* the tenement called Martens (sic) To my son Henry
the tenement called Shuttes in Gosfield in the tenure of one zvidozv
Finch* To my daughter Ann Hunt for 20 years after my wife's
decease my lands called White Ashe in Bocking or £100. My
lease of land called Collyns Croftes next adjoining to White Ashe,
which I hold of the grant of Roger Wentworth esq, deceased
I charge with an annuity of 53s. to my brother Robert Hunt to be
paid at my now mansion house in Gosfield. To my sister Mary
now wife of Robert Coe a little (sic) parcel of land adjoining the
messuage where John Coe, her son now or lately dwelt for her
life. All the rest of her goods to my wife Jane, whom I make
my executrix, and my friend John Veer, esq, and my cousin John
Whitbredd of Wrytle, gent, overseers. Witnesses : John Whyt-
brede, Jhon Stringer, Willm Whitbred, John Browne. Proved
by the executrix.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex & Herts, Browne, 123.
Steven Melbanke of Masheburie, county Essex, yeoman. Will
22 June 1596; proved 7 February 1596-7. I bequeath to Rose,
my now wife, my term of years in a messuage called Old Evered,
with land in Mashburye, Goodester and Chignall Smealye, in my
own occupation ; also four horses and all the implements that
are on my said farm. Also four cows from my farm called
Mashburie Hall, and all the household stuff that I had with her
at the day of our marriage, to the intent that she shall bring up
• my two youngest sons William and Abraham Melbanke, the first
till Michaelmas 1598, the latter till his age of 17. To my eldest
son Richard £40. To my godson Josias Kerne, my daughter's
son, £30 to be paid into the hands of his father Josias Kerne, till
his age of 21. To my son Henry, £150 at 21 ; and the like to my
The words in italics are erased in the record.
458 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
sons Thomas, Steven and William. To my son Abraham, my
customary tenements in Sparrowe end in Mashburie, and 22 acres
of land which I lately purchased of one Henry Monke, imme-
diately after my wife's decease. To my daughter Dennys, my
joined bedstead. All the residue of my household stuff, equally
among all my sons. To the reparations of the parish church 10s.
To ten of the poorest persons of Goodester, 10s. To Mother
Pynchin of Writtle, 10s. I bequeath all my messuage in Clare,
county Suffolk, to my son Abraham, and will that John Brewer,
my brother in law shall receive the issues to his use till his age of
21. I make my brother Thomas Tukyn my executor, to whom
I give 20s. for his pains ; and I desire my trusty friend Mr.
Durden, parson of Mashbury, and the said John Brewer, to be
my overseers. Witnesses : Richard Read, Thomas Evered, John
Lukyn. Proved by definitive sentence.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex and Herts, Register
Grove, folio 48.
Robert Spring the elder of Much Yeldam, Essex, yeoman.
Will 2 July 1597; proved 3 August 1597. I give to the poor of
Great and Little Yeldam 13s. 4d. To my son Robert, all my
lands, both free and copyhold, in Great or Little Yeldam, Belcham
St. Paul or Bocking, or elsewhere in county Essex. After the
said Robert's decease, his son Thomas shall have my house at
Tilburie Hill, and other parcels. My daughter Rebecca shall
have £6 a year and of my house at Bocking called Colefigges and
Aspolles during her life, on condition her husband shall use her
well and her children also. To my daughter Elizabeth, wife of
William Sache, £10 and other £10 among her children, to be paid
into the hands of their father, till their ages of 21. To Robert
Morrell, son of the abovesaid Rebecca, £10. To the rest of her
children which she had by Morrell, 5 marks apiece in three years
or at 21. To the children of my daughter Joane, wife of Nicholas
Barnard, £10 at 21. To Robert Johnson, my godson, 5s. To
every other of my godchildren, I2d. apiece. All the rest of my
goods, to my son Robert, whom I make my executor. Wit-
nesses: Frauncis Purcas, Thomas Purcas, John Bullocks, the
writer. Proved by the executor.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex and Herts, Register
Grove, folio 88.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 459
In the name of God Amen. I Ann Wall of Felsted in the
County of Essex Widd. beinge sicke in body but of sound mind
& memory doe make & ordaine this my last will & testamt. in
wrytinge As f olloweth. First I comend my immortall soule unto
th' imortall God & my body beinge earth to bee committed to th'
earth w'th decent funerall havinge a stedfast faith through the
mercyes of my heavenly father & the merritt of my deare Savior
that both body & soule shall meete againe at the second cominge
of Christ & bee glorifyed wth him unto Eternitye./
And concerninge the dispose of those worldy good wherein the
God hath blessed me I give & bequeath as f olloweth vizt. Inpm :
I give & bequeath unto my son John Talcott the some of sixteene
pound lawfull money, unto my daughter Sarah the wife of Wil-
liam Wadsworth foureteene pound of like lawfull money & unto
my daughter Rachell the wyfe of John Steele fourteen pound
likewise of lawfull money wch sev'all sumes I will bee paid unto
my said children sev'ally wthin one yeare after my decease And
yf they or any of them shall dy before the said bequest shall
come to theire of any of theire hande I allso will the said sevall
legacyes sevally bequeathed unto my said children John Sarah &
Rachell to bee equally & respectively divided amongst such child
or children of them or any of them as shallbee liveinge at the
time of my said children theire pent or any of theire decease.
Item I give unto such John & Mary children of my said sonne
Talcott nowe yf they bee liveinge forty shillinge apeece to bee
delivered & paid unto my said sonne wthin one yeare after my
decease to be impved by him for the benefitt of his said children.
Item I give unto such child or children of my said daughter Sarah
wyfe of William Wadsworth as were allso borne at Braintree &
are now liveinge forty shillinges a peece to bee delived unto theire
father wthin one yeare after my decease to bee allso impved for
the benefitt of his said child or children. And I give unto
Samuell Daniell and Rachell children of my daughter Steele forty
shillinges apeece to bee paid unto theire father likewise to be
impved for the benefitt of his said children. Item I give to my
said sonne Talcott a little guilt sylver wine bowle & three sylver
spoones. I give allso to my daughter Wadsworth a broad sylver
wine bowle & 2 sylver spoones. And I give unto my said daugh-
ter Steele yf shee bee liveinge a sylver wine bowle & 2 sylver
spoones & yf shee bee dead the same to be & remaine unto her
460 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
children. Item I give & bequeath unto my daughter Lydia the
wyfe of Martin Holbeach, Clarke, the sume of fifty pounds of
Lawfull money wch is already by mee delived unto my sonne
Holbeach *And twenty poundes more to bee paidunto her within
9 monethes after my death.* Item I give unto my said sonne
Holbeach twenty nobles of like lawfull money to bee paid unto
him wthin six monethes after my decease to buy him bookes
And I further will & bequeath unto my said daughter Holbeach
One of my biggest sylver beare bowles, twoo wyne sylver bowles
& three sylver spoones allso my best f etherbedd & boulster in the
flor chamber & my best & large greene carpett. Item I devyse &
bequeath unto my daughter Mary the wife of Robert Aylett of
Braintree, Clothier, & unto her assignes duringe her naturall lyf e
All that my Mesuage or tenent wth all & singular th'appr'tennce
in Braintree in the said county of Essex nowe or late in tenure
or occupacon of Samuell Smyth his assignee or assignees And
from & after her decease I will & devyse the same unto Thomas
Aylett her eldest sonne & unto his heyres & assignes forever
divided that my said daughter & her sonne or those who shall
hereafter have a lawfull estate & interest in the said Mess or
tenemt shall pay or cause to be paid unto John Steele the sonne
of my daughter Rachel Steele the sume of tenne pounde of
lawfull money of England the same to bee paid unto him when
he shallbee of the age of eighteene yeares yf hee hath not or shall
have attained the said age at the time of my death And yf he
bee then of the said age I will heereby the said tenne pounde to
bee paid unto him when hee shall accomplish th'age of one &
twenty yeares the said John Steele demaundinge the said tenne
pounde & tenderinge to seale a release thereof uppon the receipt
thereof And yf the said John Steele shall happen to dy before
the said legacy of tenne poundes bee due unto him the said legacy
to cease and bee void. Item I give & bequeath unto my said
daughter Aylett my sylver tankard & a sylver beare bowle my
greate brasse Cobirons wth the firepan & tonges to them belong-
inge & my fetherbedd & boulster in the little chamber. Item I
will & give unto th' aforesaid Thomas Aylett my said daughter
sonne tenne pounde & unto John & Mary other children of my
said daughter Fyve m'kes a peece the said sev all moneys to bee
paid & delived unto theire father wthin one yeare after my
* Written in above.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 461
decease to bee impved for the benefitt of his said children & by
him to bee paid unto his said children at theire sevrall dayes of
marriage or when they or any of them shall accomplish theire
sevrall ages of xxjty yeares wch shall first happen. Item I give
unto the said Robert Aylett my sonne in lawe twenty nobles to
bee paid unto him within six monethes after my decease. Item
I give unto William Goodwyn late clothier xx s., to John Clarke
late weaver xx s., unto Sarah Bowles my late srvannt xx s. &
unto Edward Hebbinge x s. wch small legacyes I will to bee
sevrally paid wthin one yeare after my decease. Item I give
unto Mr. Wharton xx s., unto Mr. Badle xxs., unto Mr. Daniell
Rogers three pounde, to his daughter Sarah Rogers xxs. to my
sister Gill xls., unto John the sonne of my brother John Skynner
xs., unto John the sonne of my brother Richard Skynner xs., unto
Hannah Houchin yf shee bee my srvannt at my death xls., unto
Nathaniell Hayes of Braintree xxs., unto John Marville wyfe
xxs. & unto John Maldon & his wyfe xxs. wch last recited
legacyes I will to bee paid unto them sevrally within six monthes
after my decease. Item I give unto the poor of Braintree xls.
and to the poor of Felsted 30s. to bee delivred to the ovrseers
of the said fishes wthin one month after my decease to bee distrib-
uted accordinge to their discrecons. Item I doe noiate &
appoint Moses Wall, Clarke, my sonne my sole executre And yf
hee neglect or refuse to take uppon him th' executorshipp & doe
not pve this my will within three monethes next after my decease
then I doe ordaine & constitute th' aforesaid Martin Holbreach
& Robert Aylett my sonnes in lawe executors of this my last will
& testmt & then I give & bequeath unto my said sonne Moses One
Hundred pounde of lawfull money of England to bee paid unto
him wthin six monthes after my decease & however I give unto
him my double sylver salt & sylver beare bowle, a sylver por-
renger & my little sylver pott. And my will ye that hee or they
that shall undertake the burthen of th' executorshipp shall enter
into one obligacon wth penalty of three hundred pounds of law-
full money of England unto Richard Skynner my brother uppon
request by him made unto him or them wth Condicon to pay &
pforme the bequeste & legacyes heerein & heereby bequeathed
And I do intreate the said Richard Skynner to bee the ovrseer of
this my will & I doe give unto him xx s. to bee paid unto him
within one month after my will ys pved. And further my will
462 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
& meaninge ys yf my said sonne Moses take uppon him th' execu-
torshipp of this my will then all other my goode & houshold stuffe
heerein not before bequeathed or wch shall not heereaf ter before
my death bee otherwise bequeathed & disposed of shall bee
equally divided amongst my said sonne Moses & my said daugh-
ters Holbeach and Aylett But yf hee refuse the same as before
ys expressed then all my psonall estate whatsoevr not heereby
bequeathed nor heereafter other wise disposed of then I will &
bequeath the same & evry pte thereof unto my sonne Moses Wall
& unto my daughter Holbeach & my daughter Aylett to bee
equally devided betweene them. In witness heerof I the said
Anne Wall have sett my mrke unto foure pages of pap' & have
signed & sealed this last peece of a page & doe declare & publish
this to bee my last will & testamt this nyneteenth day of January
Anno Dni. 1636.
The mrke of
Anne X Wall
In the presence of (2 the seal, one frequently
Antho Knightbridge used on these wills.)
Md that the sixth day of Aprill Anno Dni 1637 Aoqz Car. Rr
xiij cio thabovenamed Anne Wall did publish thaforemenconed
prmisses to bee the last will & testamt of the said Anne Wall &
that these wordl intr lined in the second page of the said will
betweene the xvth and xvith lines vizt. (And twenty pounde
more to bee paid unto her wthin nyne monthes after my death)
was written & intrlined before the publishing heereof
In the prsence of us
Antho : Knightbridge
John Knightbridge
Proved 25 May 1637 by Moses Walle, the executor named.
Archdeaconry Court of Middlesex, Essex & Herts,
Dean, page 233.
Richard Wall, senior, of Great Hallingbury, alias Hallingbury
Morley, county Essex, yeoman. Will 24 August 1638; proved 3
September 1638. I give my freehold tenements in Hallingbury
wherein Robert Gayler and Thomas Eve now dwell to my wife
Margaret for her life, with remainder to my son Daniel charged
with the payment of £30 to my daughter Mary. To my sons
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 463
John and Richard Wall £10 apiece. To my daughter Elizabeth
one pied cow. To John Wall's children to either of them a bul-
lock. To my daughter Elizabeth's children 20s. apiece. All the
residue of my goods to the said Margaret and Daniel whom I
make my executors. Witnesses: Richard Wall junior, William
Greneleaf e, proved by the executrix.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex & Herts, Adam, 237.
Etheldred Westwood of Stondon, spinster. Will 7 May 1639;
no proof. I give to my cousin William Peppercorne's children
10s. apiece. To his wife one pair of flaxen sheets, etc. To my
cousin John Peppercorne's children, 10s. apiece. To Grace Pond,
my best red petticoat. To Thomas Horwood, 20s. To William
Horwood's two children, 5s. apiece. To Thomas Gynn and his
wife, 2s.6d. All the rest of my goods to Thomas Horwood, my
father in law, whom I make my executor. To Agnes Fine, six
silver spoons. Witnesses : Tho. Jacob, scr., Elizabeth Goodwin,
widow, I give to my cousin John Peppercorne's wife, two pewter
platters etc.
Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex & Herts, Adam, 130.
COMMISSARY OF LONDON FOR ESSEX AND HERTS
John Gudwyn (endorsed Goodwyn) Horndon on ye Hyll,
Essex. Will 8 October 1533; proved 3 November 1533. To be
buried in Horndon churchyard. To hygh Alter of Horndon for
tythes and oblacyns forgotten I2d. To my moder church of
saynct poule in london 2d. I wyll five masses to be said at buryal
and ageyn at moneth mynde. Wyfe Margery and sone Jeffery
to make sale of my gous called ye Bell for debts and resydue to
chyldren and my sayd wyfe To Agnes and Mrgery Daughters
of Thomas Ingram (40?)s. each at marriage. To wife and son
Jeffery lease of farm called Cholles, also Lattayble etc. Resydue
to wyfe Margery executrix. Overseer : my sone Thomas Good-
wyn. Witnesses : Robert Bukton prest, Wyllm Glou', John
M'shall wth others. Administration to executors. Bonds £20.
Deposition of John Gicks and Humphrey Eve of Horndon and
others.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1533 (old no. 4.).
464 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
John Goodwin of Colchester. Will 14 June 1540; proved 1
December 1540. To be buried in church yerde of Seynt Mary in
Colchester. To high auter for tithes 12s. To son Nycholas my
chief tenement in Seynt Mary pysshe which I dwell yn holden of
the right hon'able Erie of Sussex of his manor of Lexden by copy
of court Roll to him and heirs, he to keep my wyfe Elizabeth
honestly duryng her lyf etc. To my syster Jane Piggett for her
lyfe tenement she dwelleth yn then to Elynor Ayleward my
doughter wyf of Robte Aylward. To my daughter Jone Atkyn
my customary tenement that which she dwelleth yn for her life
then to Elizabeth Rayment. Executors Roger Tayment and my
son Nycolas. Supervisor : John Norman. Residue to said son
Nycolas, Jone Atkyn and Elynor Ayleward after decease of
wyfe Elyzabeth. Witnesses John Norman and John Andrewe.
Renunciation, and administration to son Nicholas executor.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1540 (old no. 4.).
Thomas Goodwyn of Horndon, Essex, yoman. Will 13
December 1543; proved 23 January 1543/4. To be buried in
Horndon churchyard To second son John Goodwyn £6. I3s.4d.
at 18. To eldest daughter Mary Goodwyn ditto at 16. To
yongest daughter Marg'y ditto. If wyfe Agnes be with chyld to
chyld £5 at 18, if a son, and at 16 if a daughter, to be taken of
the £20 to John, Marye, Margery and they but £5 apeece etc. etc.
To my mother Margery Goodwyn 20s. yearly out of my parte of
Malgraves etc. To wyfe Agnes and to my eldest son Robert
Goodwyn my parte of the moitie of Malgrave, wyfe to be bound
to said Robert and to my brother Jaffrey Goodwyn to deliver to
Robert at 18 the moitie of all the profyts of my parte of Mal-
graves etc. To brother Jaffrey Goodwyn foure steres two wen-
nelles eight Cowe bolloks. Residue to wyf Agnes and eldyst son
Robert Goodwyn executor. Supervisor : John Shackerden. Wit-
nesses : Willm Goodwyn, John Laudysdale, Jaffrey Goodwyn and
John Shackerden. Oath of Agnes Goodwyn, Horndon on the
Hill, Essex, relict and executor of Thomas Goodwyn late of ditto
deceased 23 January 1543/4.
Commissary of Essex & Herts, will file 1543 (old No. 4).
Jne (Jone?) Goodwyne, wydow of Blunte in paryshe of
Horndo'. Will 18 May 1552; proved no proof. To be buried
in Horndon churchyarde. To son Thomas Goodwyn on gret bras
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 465
pote a tabull a forme a bedstede a federbed a cou'let a blanckett
a bolster wth a tyster & ij lyttyll hangeyns about yt a huche
chaff yn dyshe a gret ketyll wt eares. To eldest daughter Jone
Godwyn nexte bras pote etc. etc. etc. To youngest daughter
Jone Goodwyn ij Mares a Kow bedsted etc. etc. acker of whet,
ditto barlay and my f rocke. To my brother Lane buckin doublet
a quylttyd dublett a cote etc. etc. and to his wiff my best red
petycote. To Alys B rocke a matres etc. To Anys Cocke a fyne
kyrcher and to her husband the cloth garkyn that Armerer mad
my husband. To Jone my woman my old russet petycot. To
Jone Grensted ij payrs of hosse. To Cady Brocke best cloth
hossyn and I will that Thomas Armerer shall haue my sonn
Thomas and his part and my brother Robert Lane when elder
daughter Jone and Thomas Chyffey Vicker of Horndon to his
youngest daughter Jone. Residue to son Thomas Goodwyn,
Jone Goodwin and Jone Goodwyn my iij children whom I make
executoes :, and they to dispose for my sole as they thynk most.
Supervisors : master Wyll Palmer, Wyllm Goodwyn & Thomas
Armerer. Witnesses: said Thomas Chaffney, vicker, William
Palmer, Wyllm Goodwin thomas Armerer and others.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1552 (old no. 3).
Henrye Goodwyn, Sutton Magna, county of Essex, husband-
man. Will 13 September 1576; proved 7 November 1576. To
be buried in Sutton churchyard. To everye of brother Wylliam
Goodwyn's children I2d. To granddaughter Annys Jackeson
I2d. To my daughter Bridget Goodwin i3.6s.8d. at 20 or mar-
riage, to Thomas Westbrooke. Rest to wife Elizabeth
executrix. Supervisor: Thomas Hobson my master. Wit-
nesses : William Glade, Thomas Westbrooke, Richard Ro
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1576.
Richard goodding of North Weld basset, Essex. Will 7 Sep-
tember 1585; proved 10 January 1587. To be buried in church
yard aforesaid. To sonn Richard a flockbedd, a kettell, a pewter
dishe and a sawsers. To son John a cowberd, a kettell, a bed-
stedd, a pewter dishe and a sawser. Reste to sonn Richard
Witnesses : John Gill, curat, Richard Exen, Thomas Strange with
others.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1587 (old no. 11).
466 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
William Goodwyn, Crixeth, Essex, husbandman. Will 7 Octo-
ber 1607; proved not entered. Tenement at Callard Boanes in
green streat pishe of Hawlsted, county Essex now in tenure of one
wydowe Webb to be sold by executor. To sonn William Good-
wyn £12. To goddaughter Susan Goodwyn 40s. to be paid to her
father. To sonn James Goodwyn £6. 13s. 46.., also flockbed and
bolster one blanckett and an old covering. To William Brett my
sonn in law £6. 13s. 4d also best bed Complete as it was sometyme
standing in the house where I lately dwelled in Tillingham. To
sonn John Goodwyn 20s. To my daughter Margaret Crompe
£30. Residue to Nathaniell Dobson Clerk, executor. Witnesses :
Hary Johnson, Wylliam Hardinge.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1607.
Agnes Goodwine, Stansted Mountfitchett, Essex. Will 25
February 1609/10. ; proof not entered. To sonn Thomas Perin,
bed, etc. To daughter Margaret Hayden, wyfe of Richard
Hayden, my wanscote chest in chamber over parlor, and the
wicker chayre and a remnell etc. To daughter's sonn Richard
Hayden, kneedinge troughe. To daughter's daughter Martha
Heyden my cubbard in house. To daughter's daughter Sara
Heyden carved chest in chamber. To Margaret Hayden my bras
spitt. To daughter Katherine Bushe trundle bed etc. and a
somme of 10s. To Katherine her eldest daughter, hanging cub-
berd. To John Bushe her son huck in vper chamber. Request
table, payred clocks etc. etc. to remain to son Richard Perin. To
Clement Perin son of said Richard bequeath spitt etc. etc. To
Henry Perrin, ditto and 20s. To George Perin the younger ditto,
6s.8d. To Richard Perin, son of Richard Perin, table. To
Agnes Russell which was my servant, mattriz etc. To William
Traps and John Traps, my daughter Agnes Trapes' sons, 10s.
apiece, to be paid when William is 21, and if they die to my son
Thomas's children. To poor of Stansted Mountfitchett 20s.
Rest to son Thomas Perin and daughter Margaret Hayden, and
Katrine Bushe, and 40s. to each for buriall. Executor: son
Thomas Perin. Witnesses : William Haydon and Nicholas
Savill.
Commissary for Essex and Herts, will file 1609.
William Gooddinge, labourer, Mayland in clergie hundred.
Will 12 February 1609/10; proved 10 March 1609/10. To be
buried in churchyard of Mayland. To wife D for life,
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 467
tenement in parish of Hastead in hamlet of Stanstead, county
Essex, with lands called Brownes, and after her decease to sonne
Robbarte Gooddinge, to him my place or tenement in, or lands in
said hamlet of Stanstead, county Essex, paying to daughter
Elizabeth, wife's daughter, £10, and to daughter Sewsand Good-
ding £12. If one die to the other. To son Robert Goodding
greate cheste in parlor and to daughter Elsabeth Goodding little
table in parlour, and to daughter Sewsand Goodding little cubberd.
Rest to wife D executrix. Witnesses : John Clerk, and
John Crampe.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1609.
William Goodin, Nuncupative will 15 January 1 614 (i.e.
1613/14) proved 4 February 1613/14. All to wife Johan Good-
wine, except working tools to daughter's son, Henry Redgley.
Witnesses : Richard Man of Halsted, and William Edeas of same.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file, 161 3.
Thos Gooddin of Peldon Essex (7 Dec 1614) gives to brother
Roger Gooddin lands &c in the manor of Trisferle Brinkaston
(Trusferle? Brinkarton?) Suff. mentions Thos Gooddin son of
brother Roger (under 21) sister Hester Gooddin, sister Johne
Randes, sister Anis Randes and others.
John Goodwin of Orsett, county Essex, yeoman. Will 14 Jan-
uary 1614/15 ; proved 27 February 1614/15. To my two daugh-
ters, Elizabeth and Denis, 10s. apiece. To my daughter's chil-
dren (in number 7) 10s. apiece at 21. Rest to my two sonnes,
Henrie Goodwin, and William Goodwin, executors. Witnesses :
Thomas Waters, William Deane, Hugh Hodson.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1614.
Thomas Goodin, Eastilbury, fisherman. Will 22 March 1596;
proved 29 August 1620. To eldest sonn Thomas Goodin my
house and ground after decease of Kathren my wife, paying I2d.
yearly of lands rent and also £40 to his brother James, £4 at 21,
also table forme on ye table. To youngest sonn James Goodin
one bedstead and one chest of fitt or soe much money as now
worth with also £4 as aforesaid. To wife Kathrine house and
ground for life. Wife executrix. Witnesses: Robert Seathe
senior, Robert Seathe, junior, and William Tresse, clerk.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1620/21, no. 164.
468 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
John Goodwin of Birch Magna (without date) proved at Col-
chester 19 March 1622) mentions grand child Elizabeth Good-
wine, son John Goodwin, grand child John Baysey the younger,
daughter Mary wife of John Scot the younger.
John Goodwyne of Fobbinge, Essex miller (1 Dec 1630 pro-
bated 2 Jan'y 1630) mentions wife Joane, her sisters Mary and
Sarah, son Francis and daughter Joane.
Robert Goodwin, late of Harwich, Essex, gent. Nuncupative
will 23 January (February erased) 163 1/2; proved 12 April
16^32. Debts being paid, all goods to be divided between wife
Erne and sonn Robert Goodwin. Executrix : said wife Erne.
Witnesses : Mr. Symon Pettewarde, Clerk, Thomas Webb,
Thomas Bridg and said Eme Goodwin his executrix.
Commissary for Essex and Herts, bundle 1631/32, no. 105.
William Goodwin, Sabridgeworth, county Hartford, carpenter.
Will 1 Januarie 1632/33; proved 20 February 1632/33. To wife
Elizabeth Goodwin, all goods in house. To youngest sonn William
Goodwin £10 within 6 years. To eldest daughter An Woulward,
wife of John Woulward 20s. after decease of Elizabeth Goodwin
her mother To second daughter Elizabeth Moore, wife of John
Moore alias Taylor 40s. ditto. To youngest daughter Grace
Branwood, wife of Jeffery Branwood, ditto. Rest to eldest sonn
John Goodwin, executor. Witnesses : William Whasken, and
John Walle, scryvenor.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file February 1632/33,
no. 107.
Chelmsford. 1634 June 17. Thomas Goodwin for refusing
to pay rated for reparation of Church.
Commissary for Essex and Herts, 1634.
Wickham Bishop. 1636 June 27. Jane Goodwin wife of
Goodwin cited.
Commissary for Essex and Herts, 1 636-1638, folio 3.
Peter Adam of Wydford, countie Hertford, husbandman.
Will 24 November 1526; no proof. To be buried in Wydford
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 469
churchyard. To the Aulter of saide church 2od. To hye Aulter
of church of Sabrychworth 8d. To reparation of church at
Wydford 20s. To Latton church 6s. 8d. To church of Gedle-
stone 6s. 8d. To one honeste preest to syng iij tryntalls for my
soell and fryndes soelles in church of Widford 30s. To gravell-
ing- hye way between Trottes and Goberde way parish of Widford
20s. To son Thomas Adam, to have tenement in Widford and
Jadlitt called Veyleye etc. paying yerely vnto my wife Isabell 26s.
8d. for life. To said Isabell tenement in Widford called Croftes
for lyfe then to sonn Henry Adam. To son John Adam in three
yeres £6. ies. 4d. To daughters Jone, Alise, Margaret, and
Agnes each £6. 13s. 4d. if goods extend so farre. To wife Isabell
household stuff. Rest of goodes etc. to sonnes Henry Adam and
Thomas Adam, to have house called Chamderleris in Sabrych-
worth and to pay £25. 6s. 8d. for performing of this will. Exec-
utors the forenamed John Adam of Wydford and Henry Adam
of Waven. Witnesses : Edward Ewen parish preest of Wyd-
ford, John Mylles, Thomas Dardes and Thomas Alyote with
dyvers meny other more.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1526 (old no. 8).
Robert Ames of Markshall, county Essex, yeoman. Will 30
April 1620; proved 14 June 1620. (I give to my wife my lands)
(6 lines gone) in Markshall and Fer for her life, then to
my son Daniel ; also all my freehold lands in Messinge called
Millfeilds, in the occupation of Robert Belfeild, with remainder
to my grandchild Elizabeth Ames, daughter of Robert Ames
deceased, at her age of 21. If my wife Dorothie die before the
said Elizabeth be 21, my son in law Thomas Faninge shall receive
the profits of my two houses at Stisted during my wife's life, and
pay yearly to Elizabeth Ames, widow of my said late son Robert
£4. towards the bringing up of my said granddaughter Elizabeth.
After the decease of my wife, I give the same to my son Daniel,
he paying to eight of his youngest children £1 apiece at 21. To
my son Daniel, #40. To my grandchildren Daniel and Joane
Ames, £20 apiece at 21. To Thomas and Anne Gray, my god-
children 5s. apiece. To the poor, 40s. All the rest of my goods
I give to my wife and the said Thomas Faninge, whom I appoint
my executors, and my good friend William Stephens my oveer-
470 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
seer. The mark of Robert Ames. Witnesses : John Humf rie,
Nicholas Cowell. Proved by the executors.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1620, no. 25.
27 August 1638, John Amyes, Brayntree, Essex, clothiere. To
my loueing wife my house in Bockinge which I bought of
Edmund Clarke, for her life, then to my sonne John Amyes.
Also to wife £300 and all househould stufe in best chamber our
the parlor and the chamber wherein wee did lye. To sonne John
house in Bockinge in occupation of Richard Evered and £200
(part of said £200 his grandfather Skynners gift. To sonne Wil-
liam Amyes houses and land in church stret in Bocking call'd
Arnols which I puchased of William Read and Henry Finch,
and also £100 (part his grandfather Skynners gift) at 21. To
daughter Elizabeth £200 (part her grandfather Skynners gift)
at 18 or marriage. To sonne Thomas Amyes house and land in
Bockinge called Chiswickes purchased of Playles and
nowe in occupation of widow Pawflin, also £100 (part his grand-
father Skynners gift) at 21. To sonne Richard Amyes £150 at
21. To daughter Priscilla £150 at 18 or marriage. To sone
Jonathan Amyes £150 at 21. To my daughter Jane, wife of
Joseph Wood, £10. If it please the Lord any children die before
they accomplish their ages, then their share to others &c. To
poore of Brayntree 40s. To pore of Bockinge 40s. "Item I give
vnto Mr. Collins mynister of Godes most holye word in Brayn-
tree the some of forty shillinges as a smale Remembrance of my
loue." Rest to my loueing wife and my sonne John Amyes,
executors. Witnesses: Richard Amyes, William Stacie y'elder.
Proved 14 January 1638/9.
(Seal not heraldic.)
Commissary for Essex and Herts, file 1638/9, no. 156.
Johane Bankes, Dove'court, Essex, widowe. Will 9 January
1586; proved 5 April 1587. To my sonn Willyam Fygin table in
halle, four hennes a kocke and the hoy three Ducke and a Dracke
also to be long vnto the house in Quarnes and mosterd quernes
also salting troffe with couer etc, a gryndstone. To sonn Thomas
Fygin one of best Beasse, also the Bead and two Downe pyllows
and a boulster and beadstead etc. which I doe now lye sick on,
more two platers and great Latten Candlestick, a Danske chest
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 47 J
where my lynen doth lye and a bockram sheet, two skyllete and
one of Canvas sheetes, and if my sonn Thomas Fygin do not
com holme of his viage then gifts to Johane, Wyllyam Fygins
daughter and son William to have keeping of all goods to his
daughter Johane etc. To Johane Fygin one of best pewter
pootes, a fleese of wooll a small soinge Basket and a pewter plater.
To sonn John Fygin the great chest at the Beades feet, table in
p'lor, vju of fethers wch lyeth in the beadstead yt Richard Jathe
bought, also brasse poote mydle kettle and lytle kettle, one poot
hocks latten Ladle, greatest pewter poot and one saulte. To
son Rychard Fygin f ether bead and boulster and stone poote. To
John and Rychard Fygin my sonns two Beastes, also rest of
brasse and pewter, also iij other Canvas Sheetes also a spitt and
cobiron rest yron also nine glasse and two spyning wheles. Also
to Rychard grete ketle and the Skimmer and Table by the fyre
also Cubbard in the milke house, also the three 3 bushell sacke
and a small Latten Candlestick, also a stone poote. To son John
Fygin trundle bedstead and one myninge Cellar. Out of my
corne coming, to Susan Cooke, 20s. to bringing up of her. To
servant Mary the sauegard in the chest in the Hall, also to Susan
Cooke rest of my clothes. The fleche of Bacon is to be divided
between all the three Brothers. All my barlye to every poor
body in the parish a pecke of barlye. Executor : sonn Willyam
Fygin. Witnesses : Margery Goodwin, Annis Sparke, Annys
Stamford and me Thomas Stamford the writer.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1587 (old 9)
B. 1581-1596, no. 104.
William Bentall of Springfield, county Essex, yeoman. Will
undated ; proved 2 November 1630, by the proctor of the execu-
trix. To be buried in the churchyard. I give to my son Edward
my house and land in Springfield, which I lately purchased of
William Pinchon, on condition he assure to my daughter Mary
Bentall my lands in Braintree now in the occupation of John
Steele and John Clarke, known by the name of Marshes. To my
son John, my house and lands in Thorpe Moricke, Preston and
Cockfeild, which I purchased of Ralph Wallar of Drinkstone,
gentleman. To my son Edward my stock of hoppoles, on condi-
tion he pay to my daughter Margery, wife of Peter Joslin of
Braintree, £50 a year for 10 years. To the poor of Braintree
472 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
40s. To the poor of Springfield 40s. All the rest of my goods
to my wife Mary, whom I make my executric with my daughter
Mary. Witness: Isaac Joyner. (signed) William Bentall.
Commissary of London (Essex & Herts), file 1 630-1,
number 46.
Elizabeth Bridge, Felsted, county Essex, weddow. Will 10
August 1604; proved 9 October 1604. To eldest sonn John
Bredg £3. To sonn Simon Bredg £5. To William Bredg son
of John Bredg my eldest sonn 40s. To John Playle sonn of Em
Bredg my daughter deceased late wief of Edward Playle £8 at
24. To servant William Playle £4. To sister Agnes Amys wife
of John Amys of Bocking, weaver, 6s.8d. To brother Thomas
Pearson of Stisted 6s.8d. Rest to daughter Elizabeth Bredg
executrix. Witnesses : John Amys, Edward Bunchley, William
Playle, Xpo. Tayler, scr.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1604 (old 13).
In will of Humffrie Butler 1550. "Item John Goodwyn oweth
me 8s."
Commissary of Essex & Herts, file 1550.
Margery Cakbread, Newporte Ponde, Essex, spinster. Will
21 May 1604; proved 9 January 1604/5. To brother Nathaniel
Cakbread executor, all goods, debts owing me William Page of
Widdington Essex, yeoman for part of legacy left be by, and
my sister Judith Cakbread, by will of Agnes Warde, wydow, my
grandmother 26s.8d., John Cole of Newport Essex, wheelwright
(Martyn Scott being wytness for money lent) 20$. Edward
Tillinghurst Cowper and late wife of ditto 30s. (Received 20$.)
Thomas Bateman of Shereing, Essex, husbandman ditto 9s.
Richard Howland of Clavering Essex, husbandman ditto 6s.
Witnesses : John Brawlarde, Marten Scott.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1604 (old 27)
C. 1594-1614, No. 169.
Walter Cannon of Leigh, county Essex, husbandman. Will 9
March 1607/8; proved: no proof. To be buried by executrix
To sonne Richard Cannon of Willingale Doo I2d. To daughter
Jone wyfe of Thomas Forde of Halsted I2d. To daughter Johan
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 473
wyfe of Lawrence Stanes of Stisted I2d. To daughter Phillipp
wife of Matthew Goodwin of Booking I2d. To daughter Dennis
wife of John Coppin of Halsted I2d. To daughter Sara wyfe
of John Rule of Booking I2d. If son Rychard Cannon depart
this life without heirs my freehold land to be sold and money to
my children viz. Elizabeth wife of Lawrence Stanes of Stisted,
Anne wife of Jeromy Grove of Leigh, Sara wife of John Rule
of Bocking, and land called Bound held of Right Honble the
Lord Riche to be sold and money to be laid out for a house or
tenement to be situated in Leigh aforesaid when it shall seem best
for benefit of wife Agnes for lyfe, then to my daughter Anne
wyfe of Jeromy Grove for her life, said tenement to be at gift of
wife for her life to whom she think good except one acre to
daughter Ann wife of Jeromy Grove. Residue to wyfe execu-
trix. Witnesses : Edmund Colman, William Campr, Thomas
Cooke.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1607 (old 29).
C. 1592-1614, no. 222.
Richard Cartar of Sleford 1544. "John Goodwyn witness, and
bequeath to Hufre Godowyn my godson."
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1544.
Robert Cheatam Little Eston, Essex, yeoman. Will : no date ;
proved 20 February 1604/5. To be buried in Little Eston
churchyard. To son Robert Cheatam bed etc. at end of his
apprenticeshipp. To daughter Susan Cheatam bed etc. at 20.
To sonn Kellome Cheatam £5 to his bringing up etc. To daugh-
ter Agnes Cheatam £6 ditto. To daughter Martha Cheatam ditto.
Residue to vse of said Agnes and Martha. Executors : John
Cheatam and Robert May. Witnesses: George Otway (Clerke)
and Willm Sutton.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1604 (old 29).
C. 1594-1614, no. 171.
Necholas Churchman of Greate Wendon, Essex, Husbandman.
Will 20 September 1632; proved 10 October 1632. To eldest
sonn Nicholas Churchman 2^2 acres in feilds of Lytlebury being
coppieholde. To sonn Ezekiel Churchman house where I dwell
etc. etc. To daughter Alys Churchman tenement in Greate Wen-
474 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
don aforesaid ditto. To daughter Mary two parcells of land
being coppiehold, one (3 roods) abutting vpon Fox Holl and
other (3/2 acre) vpon Hassocks Well. To wife Mary three parts
of Cropp of Corn, other part to son Ezekiel. To son Ezekiel
Horse and Cart. To wife Cow and two piggs, also bedding etc,
also to take away goods belonging to her in her widdowhood. To
daughter Mary one Horse Coult, but if she die without heyrs of
her body, wife Mary to have her portion. Rest to son Eze-
kiel Churchman, executor. Witnesses: William Pearson, James
Tanner.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, bundle 1632/33, no. 36.
Jonas Clay the elder of Braintree (21 December 1626 probated
2 January 1626) mentions wife Anne Clay, sons John and
Edward, son Jonas brother Edward Clay, brother Myles Clay.
Thomas Cleveland, Shallford, Essex, husbandman. Will 14
Marche 1608/9; proved 4 April 1609. To brother Henrye
Cleveland tenement in occupation of said Henrye in towne of
Colchester in Easte streete. To Roase Collyns of Weathersfield
vid. £3 etc. To William Collyns and Josias Collyns £4, viz 40s.
each. To Marye Collyns 20s. To Rachell Collyns one of the
daughters of said Roase 30s. To Thomas Maulte my kynsman
£3. To Roberte Maulte his brother ditto. To Rychard Abbotte
and William Abbotte my kynsmen £3 between them. To John
Abbotte my kynsman 30s. To Myriel Hilles wyfe of Robert
Hilles of Weathersfield 26s.8d. To Rachell Barde wyffe of
Thomas Barde of Cressinge £6. To Nathaniell Bacon of Branc-
trye, weaver, 40s. To Edwarde Gouldinge of Bocking, the elder,
40s. To Thomas Sympson of Weathersfield, shoemaker 20s.
To John Strange and John Nayler of Weathersfield, shoemakers
20s. between them. To Alice Crosse of Shallford, singlewoman
40s. To Margerie Smyth daughter of Cheirye W'eath-
ersfield vid. 10s. To Henry Bacon of Weathersfield, laborer, 20s.
To Jeferye Rychardes of Tarling 50s. To John Parmenter of
Weathersfield, paylemaker, 30s. To Thomas Stanes of Weath-
ersfield, laborer, John Nitingale of Weathersfield, laborer, John
Chappman of Weathersfield, labourer, Thomas Pounde of Shall-
ford, labourer, Grace White of Witham wife of White
and the widdow of Harvye of Weathersfield £3 between them.
To Clement Purr of Weathersfield, laborer, 6s.8d. To Ambrose
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 475
of Shallford, preacher, 13S.4CI. To Mary Haggyes of Weathers-
field vid, Thomas Viall of Weathersfield, laborer, John Scott of
Weathersfield carpenter, Thomas Crosse the yonger of Shallford,
husbandman and John Smythe of Bockinge Bayermaker £5
between them. To Bulybrookes wyfe of Branctrye 26s.8d. To
Johane Reade of ' Shallford and Robert Reade her sonn and
Judyth Reade her daughter £4 between them. To Thomas Reade
son of ditto I3s.4d. To Thomas Sansome son of Thomas Sansom
of Lyttle Donmowe 40s. To William Clarke sone of John Clarke
of Codham 20s. To John Clarke brother of said William 20s.
To Robert Clarke son of Richard Clarke late of Coodham,
deceased, 20s, all these sums to be paid in one yeare etc. To Mr.
William Fludd £6. To Mr. Roberte Allen of Brancktrye £4
(3-erased) To Anne Hilles of Brancktre wife of Rycharde
Hilles 40s. etc. To Margarett Maye nowe wyfe of John Hande
of Halsted £3. To Nathaniel Maye, John Maye and Sara Maye,
brothers and syster of said Margaret £9 between them etc. To
Thomas Gylbard of Brancktrye the aprentice of Joseph Drap,
appothecarye, 40s. To John Cornell of Weathersfield, husband-
man, 30s. My tenement in Blakemore end in Weathersfield pur-
chased of one Alexander Dodde vnto Johan my sister nowe wyfe
of one Sparke paying to executors £30 before September 29 etc in
south porch of Weathersfield church. Forgive said syster Johan
wife of one Sparke all debts except said £30 etc. To my said
brother Henry Cleveland one customary cottage where I dwell
with garden called Wages one crofte one acre called Prayers and
one meadow called Arnoldes in Shallford aforesaid as late pur-
chased of one John Pasf eild paying to executors £50 on September
29 ditto etc. Forgive brother Henry all debts except said £50 etc.
Also to Henry two trees of oake in Codham parke and all bordes
in barne and chamber. To kynsman George Greene, teacher, 40s.
To Parnell Wallford of Shallford, singlewoman, is. To Henry
Reeve of Weathersfield, tayler, 10s. To poore of Shalford 20s.
Executors : Roberte Smythe of Gosfield and William Blewett of
Shallford (inserted in place of George Say well of Weathers-
field-erased) Rest to executors. Witnesses: William Blewett-
erased) Roger Carre, Rychard Parmenter, Emanuell Kendred
(the writer)
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1609 (old 207)
C. 1594-1614, no. 241.
476 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Johane Coates of Orsett, County Essex, widow. Nuncupative
will February 1601/2; proved 5 March 1601/2. To John Good-
win her father of the parish of Orsett to paying her debts and
bringing up her children all goods and execution of this will.
Witnesses : Dennis her sister and Wm Garret. Proved by John
Goodwyn.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1601 (old 50).
C. 1594-1614, no. 127.
William Cosen, St. Oseyth, Essex, husbandman. Will 4 Octo-
ber 1608; no proof. To wife Maryan one wrytinge obligatorye
due by sonne Jeremye Costen dated 3, James I for £60 to pay
£58. 1 6s. od. viz 49s. on April 20 next and yerely every 20 April
till sum is paid etc. To wife Maryan £5 yearly to be paid by
executor in consideration wherein on bond of 29 September 4,
James I from sonn James Cosen for £100 for payment of £66.
To son John Cosen £5 To son James Cosen £10. To sonn
Jeremy Cosen £5. To daughter Joan wife of Thomas Aldrich
£10 and also £20 if she outlives her husband Thomas Aldrich or
if she die the said £20 to my daughters Annys and Kateryne. To
daughter Annys wife of John Woodward £10. To daughter
Kateryne wife od Nicholas Goddard £50 and also £3 yerely. To
James Cosen son of my son John Cosen my messuage in Eastwell
in occupation of John Curtise to said John and heirs having made
surrender to lords of mannor to hands of Jeremy Cosen (John
Sorell-erased) instead of Baylieffe and John Popes and William
Ellyott (Anthony Nevyll-erased) customary tennants. To said
James Cosen son to my son John Cosen £20 in seven years also
20s. yerely till them. To William Cosen, James Cosen, Jeremy
Cosen and John Cosen sons of my son James Cosen £5 each
at 21. To Elizabeth Cosen and Mary Cosen daughters ditto,
ditto. To Susan, Rebecca and Amye Cosen daughters of son
Jeremy Cosen £5 each at 21. To Gilber Woodward, Thomas
Woodward, Rose Woodward and Jone Woodward children of my
daughter Ann Woodward ditto. To Anne and Jane Goddard
daughters of my daughter Katereigne ditto. If daughter Kate-
reigne with child to child ditto. To poore of St. Oseyth at
funeral 40s. Other goods to wife Marian, executrix. Witnesses :
John Popes, John Danches, Edward Lyttmer.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1608 (old 41).
C. 1594-1614, no. 231.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 477
Elizabeth Cowe of Alhda (Aldham?) in her will of 30 May
1615 (proved the same year) mentioned daughter in law Joane
Cowe, Benet the daughter of the widow Byshop, Lydia and Sarah
Garter daughters of brother Richard Garter of Wethersfield,
Lydia Goodwin daughter of Jacob Goodwin of Bocking and Mat-
thew Goodwin Jacob Goodwin's son and others.
John Croshingame, Leaden Rothinge, Essex, blacksmyth.
Will 8 December 1605 ; proved 16 December 1605. To be buried
in Leaden Rothinge churchyard. To searvant Raphe Croshin-
game all working tooles belonging to my trade. To my sonn
Humfry £5 at 21. To daughter Mary £10 ditto. To daughter
Elizabeth £40 at St. John Baptyste next, said £40 to be paid for
use of Elizabeth to Richard Barnarde of Margaret Rothinge,
giving bond to William White of Goodester, and John Goodin
of Boveinger (sic ? Birchanger) to be paid to Elizabeth at 21 and
if she die to son Humfrey and daughter Marye. To said Eliza-
beth bed and cuberde in hall, four lytell platters. Rest to wyfe
Barbarye Executrix. Overseers : John Burr and John Gowere.
Witnesses : Richard Barnard, William Barnard, George Kinge
(writer)
Commissary of Essex & Herts, will file 1605 (old 32).
C. 1 594-1614, no. 178.
Robert Crowe, servant with Thomas Meredithe, Person of
North Bemfleete, Essex. Will 18 September 1605; proved: no
proof. To Elizabeth and Francess Castle of said parishe three
lambes, whereof two pasture at Fermes called Bonfeld in said
parish and the other on grounde of Richard Firby of ditto. To
Robert Firby sonn of Richard Firby two other lambs on ground
of said Richard. To John Hilles of said parish servant of Robert
Castle best jerkyn and hose. To said Robert Castle rest of
apparel my cheste, 15s in my purse in his hands and certain
wagies ditto. To Elizabeth Crowe my sister £10, said Richard
Firbye doth owe. residue of goodes (being 40s.) whereof 30s.
in hands of said Robert Castle and John Warde of Thundersley
and 10s. in hands of Richard Firby) to father Roger Crowe of
Hodsdon. Executor ( ) witnesses: Thomas Meredith,
Robert Castle. A true Inventoy of all and singular the goodes,
catells, redy money and household stuff of Robert Crowe late of
478 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Northe Bemfleete in the county of Essex, deceased, seen and
prised the xxiij of September Ao 1605
Imprimis fyue lambes prised at xxs.
It. one old cheste iijs.
It. The Testator his wearing apparell iij li. xvijs.
Suma V li.
Debts owing to the Testator.
Imrpimis Richarde Forbye of Bemfleete aforesaid oweth
me Tenne poundes tenne shillings x li. xs
It. Robert Castle of the said parish and John Warde of
Thundersley of the said County owe me xxxijs.
Item in redy money '. xvs.
Sume total xvij li. xvijs.
Signed: Richard Firby, John Roe.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file, 1605 (old 36).
C, 1 594-1614, no. 174.
Joane Ely, Hornedon. 1548. "Sister Goodwyn" Witness:
Will. Goodwyn.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1548.
Samuell Emery of Black Notley, county Essex, weaver. Will
20 April 1627; proved 15 October 1627. I bequeath my body to
be buried in the churchyard of Black Notley, wherein I now
dwell. I give to Margaret my wife my best flock bed with bed-
ding, standing in my upper chamber, and 40s. To Samuell
Emery my son all other my goods and chattells, and I ordain my
said son my sole executor. (Signed) Samuell Emery. Wit-
"M*"™ G<n>ths«*J the mark of Richard
Page. Proved by the executor named.
Commissary Essex & Herts, 1627/8, no. 120.
The signature of William Goodwin as a witness to the fore-
going will of Samuel Emery is very similar to that of William
Goodwin of Braintree as shown on page 40 of "The Goodwins
of Hartford, Conn" Both signatures were probably written by
one person and furnish additional evidence that the emigrants
William and Ozias Goodwin of Hartford, Connecticut came from
that section of Essex County. (F. F. S.)
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 479
Isabell Fordam. Barkeway 1554. Witness: William Good-
wyn.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1554-
Christopher Friday of Fobbing Essex (30 May 1607) gives
Cousin John Goodwyne "my lease of Hancksberry."
Robert. Frynd, Horndon on the hyll. Will 1553. Witness:
William Goodwyn.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1553.
Richard Garrard, Bockynge, Essex, yeoman. Will 17 Decem-
ber 1551 ; proved 29 December ( 1551 ) . To be buried in church-
yard of Bockyng. To poor of Bockyng £10. 20s. a year for 10
years To my poore kynfolke £20 at discretion of executors, and
of John Hey of London, my sister's sonne. To my wife my term
of yeres in "Jenkyns" and Hatche, she to bringe vp wth said
yeares 30 kyen, 10 bullockes, and 60 sheepe, to be divided at end
of term of yeares between said wyfe Margaret and my daughter
Margery, wyf to have first choyse. To wife all tenements free
and copy for life, then to daughter Margery, etc. Wife to have
100 marks. To daughter Margery a bed and also 100 marks.
If wife marry and go from home, kyn, etc. to be divided etc.
Residue to wief Margaret and daughter Margery. To my
brother and brothers in law 20s. apiece, and £10 to mendyng of
hyways. Executors : Wife Margaret and John Garrard, my
brother John's son. Supervisor : brother John Garrard. Wit-
nesses : John Garrard the elder, Harry Browne als Cookonk John,
Mary Staward, etc.
Commissary for Essex and Herts, will file, 1 5 5 1 .
Johan George of Copforde, widow. Will 7 December 1586;
proved 9 March 1586. To sons Robert George, Thomas George,
Richard George. To Tobias George, Agnes George, Mary
George. To Richard George the younger. To son in law Roger
Wistocke. To Robert Wistocke. To Mary Wistocke my god
daughter. To brother Andrew Damyon. To daughter Mar-
gery. "Son in law John Goodwyn. John Goodwyn the younger.
Eleanor Goodwyn and her two sisters. To William Goodwyn the
father of John Goodwyn all the debt he did owe me."
Commissary of London for Essex & Herts, file 1586, no. 12.
480 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
William Godfre of Mose, husbandman. Will 18 September
1630; proved 26 November 1630 by the executor. I give to
Kathren Lynde, widow, half the corn in the barn in Ockely
Strette, and all my household stock that is in her house at Mose.
The rest of my goods to my son William Godfre. William Mun-
son shall have 10s. I appoint Thomas Turner of Thorpe in the
socken my son's guardian and my sole executor. Witnesses :
William Mundon, Abraham Scott, Henry Munson, the mark of
William Gosnould(?). (signed) Willam Godfre.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1630/1, folio 57.
John Greene of Much Baddow, Essex, yeoman. Will 12 Janu-
ary 1620 (-1); proved 27 February 1620 (-1). I bequeath to
Katheren and Mary Greene, my daughters, £20 apiece at 21., and
the like to the child to be born to me. To Johan Dinglye, my
sister's daughter, £4 at 21. My wife Grace shall be guardian to
my son John Greene, taking the rents of my lands towards his
bringing up, during his minority. I give to Mary Harris, the girl
that dwelleth with me, 10s. To William Hatchman, son of my
brother Hatchman, 10s. All the rest of my goods to my wife,
whom I make my executrix ; and my brother Isaack Pyncheon
and William Hatchman my overseers. The mark of John
Greene. Witnesses : the mark of Abraham Nowell of Danbury,
William Archebolde, scr. Proved by the executrix.
Commissary of London for Essex and Herts, 1 620-1
(endorsed 1620) folio 79.
5 February 1639/40, Thomas Hayes ye younger, Langham,
Essex. Wife Anne to enjoy joynture of £40, annual rent made
by my father Mr. Thomas Hayes and selfe out of freeholds in
Stepnee and Whitechappell, Middlesex, for her life. After
decease of wife and my father said annuitie and all freehold in
Stepnee and Whitechappell to my sonne Thomas Hayes, wife
Anne to have £14 till Thomas is 2d to bring up children &c. also
rent in Stepnee and Whitechappell till Thomas is 21 &c. Son
Thomas to pay to my daughter Anne £500 at 21 or marriage &c.
If wife is with child then £200 at 21 to said child &c. If son
die lands &c. to daughter Martha, paying £500 to my sister
Martha Hayes. To sonne Thomas all freeholds in Winstone,
Suffolk after decease of my father &c. To sister Martha a silver
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 481
and gilt cupp. To Mr. Ferrar minister of Langham and Mr.
Sebborne curate ther 20s. apeece. To the poore 40s. Residue
(except bookes to sonne Thomas) to wife Anne executrix.
Supervisors : Mr Thomas Hayes and Mr. Thomas Wallne. Wit-
nesses : Thomas Hayes, senior, Tho : Walne, Robert Robertes,
John Ferrer, Clearke. Proved 19 March 1639/40.
Commissary for Essex and Herts, file 1639/4 no. 213.
Thomas Mershe of Lyttel Rayne, Essex. Will 9 August 1552 ;
proved 10 September 1553. To be buried in Rayne churchyard
aforesaid. To doughter Thomasyn 4 merks to hands of Edward
Coole of Brancktree. To sonne Robert 5 merks to hands of
coysn Richard Marshe of Bocking. To sonne Thomas Marshe
my marble Coote. To sonn Edward Marshe my Chamblett
Doublett. To father in lawe Jhon Hall bucke leather doublett.
Residue to wyf e Ann executrix. Witnesses : my son Edward
Cooke (sic), Alane Cooe, Mycchaell Hayrd, Henrie Pratt, Joseph
Reynolds, W7illiam WTalker.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1552 (old no. 2).
John Nichole, Muche Hadham, countye of Hartforde, hus-
bandman. Will 23 March 1588 (i.e. 1587/8) ; proved 19 July
1588. To be buried in Much Hadham Churchyarde. To my
mother and my brother William Nichole 3 quarters of maulte,
one cowe and to my brother one Freese cote. To my brother
Thomas Nichole 2 quarters of maulte and one dowblett of lynsey
wolsey To my brother Richard Nichole 5 quarters of maulte,
best hatt and one payre of hose. To brother Robert Nichole 2
quarters of make and one buckes leyther Dowblett. To syster
Katryne Nichole 3 quarters of maulte and one bedd. To syster
Annys Nichole 2 quarters of maulte. To god son John Nichole
sonn of Richard Nichole one quarter of maulte. To brothers
and systers enclosure of barley in i~y2 acres nowe growing, to be
divided by the bushell, syster Annys Nichole to have one quarter
more. To godson John Nichole one sheppe and one lambe. To
-Annys Nichole daughter of Robert Nichole ditto. To brother
Wilyam Nichole best hose. To god son John Nichole black cote.
"Item I geue and bequeath to John Goodwyne of Shearinge one
payre of hose." To Annys Nichole daughter of Thomas Nichole
sheep and lamb. Goods to be delivered by brother Richard
482 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Nichole in one week etc. Executoure : brother Richard Nichole.
Overseer: brother Thomas Nichole. Witnesses: John Water-
man ye yongr, Richard Haggas, James Fowller.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1588
N. 1522-1619, no.
Joane Nickolls, widow of John Nickolls of Little Haddam,
county Hertford, shoemaker. Will 15 February 1629/30; proved
19 April 1630. I give my body to be buried in the church or
churchyard of Little Hadham. I bequeath to my daughter Mary,
wife of Stephen Barnes of Great Hadham, glasier, my joined
bedstead with the bedding and other household stuff. To my son
John Nickolls, one flock bed and bedding. All the rest of my
goods to the said Stephen Barnes, my son-in-law, whom I ordain
my executor. The mark of Joane Nickolls. Witnesses : Wil-
liam Bush, Thomas Howe, Wilton Harpoole.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1629-30, no. 116.
Wyllm Goodwyne, witness to will of Henry Pepercorne of
Barkeway (Herts) May 1563.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1563.
John Porter of Feeringe, yeoman. Will 5 April 1619; (copy)
proved 17 May 1620. To be buried in the parish of Feeringe. I
bequeath to my son Thomas my house and freehold lands called
Thressulford in Messinge and Feeringe, for twenty years after
my decease, with remainder to my son John Porter and his heirs.
My wife Edyth shall have her dwelling and diet there so long
as she remains a widow. I give to my son Thomas my freehold
land in Inworth, holden of the manor of Kelvedon Hall, and all
other my freehold land in Feeringe, also the copyhold I lately
bought of Thomas Seaman, and my copyhold land in Inworth
with the house upon it, on condition he allow my son Richard to
occupy during his life the house built by me on a parcel of copy-
hold called Bunchley, and pay him an ennuity of £10. I give
moreover to the said Thomas my messuage and freehold land in
Much Totham and Heybridge. To my wife, all the household
goods that were hers during her widowhood before I married her.
To my daughter Joan, £40. To my daughter Mary, £60. To
my daughter Suzan, £40, half to be paid on her marriage, the
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 4^3
rest five years after my decease. To Margery Porter, my son
William's daughter, £10 at 21. To the children of my son
Richard, £10 apiece at 21, and 20s. yearly toward their bringing
up till that age. I give to my three friends MT White of Feer-
inge, Mr. Wharton of Inworth and Mr. Scrivenor of Messinge
10s. apiece. To the poor of Feering, Messing and Inworth, 10s.
to each parish. I make my son Thomas Porter my executor, and
my friends Thomas Fuller of Feeringe, gent., and John White,
vicar of the same town, supervisors. Witnesses : John White,
clerk, Daniel Morgan, Thomas Fuller. Proved by the executor.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1620, no. 25.
Thomasen Roott of Leigh, Essex, widow. Will 3 April 1628;
proved 28 April 1628. To cousin Mary Harris house wherein I
live. "To William Goodwyne of Horndon 10 li" To children
of John Hankins late of Eastwood 5 li to be divided. Of 50s.
John Chamberlaine owes me 30s. to himself and 20s. to Deb. ch.
Rest to Mary Harris, executrix. Proved at Chelmsford.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, 1628, folio 43.
Thomasin Roott of Leigh Essex, widow, (3 April 1628 proved
at Chelmsford 28 April 1628) mentions cousin Mary Harris,
William Goodwyne of Horndone (to whom ten pounds) the chil-
dren of John Haukins late of Eastwood 511 (to be divided) &c.
Commissary Court for Essex & Herts.
Wyllym Goodwyn, witness to the will of J. Sallman of Horn-
don. 1542.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1542.
Harrie Sanson of Branctre, county Essex, singulman. Will 10
September 1554; proved: no proof. To be buried in Brancktre
churchyard. To the mendyng of the highwaies an honest porcion
of my goodes at discretion of my brother Robert Sanson. Bread
and cheese to the poor. Two seams of barley I have bought at
Bockyng to be matted and given to the poor people. To Josias
my brother Robert Sanson's son two sheepe. Residuary legatee
and executor : Brother Robert. Witnesses : Willm Mitten,
Robert Giles.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file, 1554.
484 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
John Skotte, parish Barkway. 1553. To my son in law Wil-
liam Goodwyn my tenement callyd the Kateryn Wheyll" John
Goodwyn and Edward Goodwyn his brother.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1553.
Mary Stevens, of St. Leonardes in Colchester. Will 27 March
1620; proved June 28, 1620. I give to Sara, daughter of
Edmund Cole and Sarah his wife, £18, which now remaineth in
the occupation of Robert Legge, as appeareth by bond ; after her
decease, the same to remain to Priscilla, another of the daughters
of the said Edmond Cole, if she survive ; if not to Edmund Cole,
son of the said Edmund. To my brother Daniell Stevens, dwell-
ing in East Barhoult, £6, which my brother in law Edmond Cole
oweth me. To my brother John Stevens 2d; and to Nathaniell
Stevens, 2d, and to each of his children now or then living 2d.
apiece. To Anne Parker, now servant unto John Eiles, my gown,
sometime the gown of Anne Parker, wife of George Parker
deceased. To Sara Cole, my best kirtle laid with two velvet
laces. To Rebecca Abell, my sister's daughter, my cloth gown.
To Sara Cole, all the linen that was her grandmother's. All the
rest of my goods to my sister Sara Cole, whom I make my execu-
trix. The mark of Marie Stevens. Witnesses : Thomas Bearde,
the marke of Anne Tattle. Proved by the executrix.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, file 1620, no. 27.
Sara Tarver of Great Ockeley, Essex, widow. Will 14 Decem-
ber 1619; proved 2 March 1620 (-1). I give to Thomas Caane,
son of Thomas Caane of Bewers, 20s. To Robert and John
Daye, the two sons of John Daye of Harrech, mariner, 20s.
apiece. To Edward Caane, son of John Caane the elder, 20s.
To Elizabeth and Susan Caane, daughters of John Caane the
younger, 20s. apiece. To Sara and Marie Caane, the two daugh-
ters of Richard Caane, 20s. apiece. To Lewes Backer, son of
Lewes Backer, 20s. To Christopher and Marie Piggett, son and
daughter of Marie Piggett, my late husband's kinswoman, 20s.
each. To Josann Tarver, which doth dwell with me, 20s., and
she shall have the 20s. my husband gave her. To Elizabeth
Backer, my cloak and the carsey petticoat. To Allese Cane,
daughter of Richard Cane, one damask board cloth. All the rest
of my gods to my brother Richard Cane and to William Munson
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 4^5
of Great Ockeley, whom I make my executors. The mark of
Sara Tarver. Witnesses: H. Flud, John Danson, the mark
of Thomas Perse. Proved by William Munson, with power
reserved etc.
Commissary of London for Essex & Herts, 1620-1
(endorsed 1620) folio 75.
Jane Wiseman, wedow, Moche Waltham, Essex. Will 18
Aprill 1554; no proof. To be buried in church yerde of Moch
Waltham. To my curatte or vicar for the tyme being for tythes
forgotten 6s.8d. To funeral charges and to poore folkes 20s.
and even so shall they do at my moneths daye. At burial bred of
two semes of wheat and drink of two sems of malte, vj shepe
and other vittalls as semes to by executors, and ditto at moneths
daye. To twenty poore house holders of Moche Waltham I2d.
every household. To god children 4d. each. To servant Jane
Badcocke a mattres, bolster, sheets, blancketts redd coverletts and
also two platters dishes, sawcers of pewter brasse pott and panne.
To Jane Glascock ditto etc, also seme of barle. To young Jhon
Glascock my godson one seme of barle. To Lawrence Glascock
ditto. To William Glascock y2 ditto. To Christopher Glascock
one ditto. To John Glascok y2 ditto. To Agnes Glascock and
Ann Glascock x/z ditto each. To my daughter Godsalfe two best
kerchers. To Jane Cortema' black gowyn wt a trayne. To Jhon
Cortma' onn of best keyn. To Margery Edwarde best black
kertyll. To goddaughter Jane Garrold oyn mattress oyn cover-
lett, bolster, dysshes etc. To William Frema' oyn littell brasse
pott oyn ketell and a potell candlestick ditto. To George Dyer
oyn fetherbed etc. also my great calderne. To John Dyer 20s.
To my systers dawghters dowghter oyn harnes gerdell. To ten
of my porest god children 6s.8d. each at marriage. To mendyng
of high way from Smyth Grene to Letell Waltham 20s. To helpe
to such onowrements as shalbe necessary to the mayntenance of
gods service in Moche Waltham church 40s. To vicar for draw-
ing my will and his councell to executors 10s. Executors : my
son Thorns Wiseman of Moche Waltham and to whom V/z dozen
syluer sponeys and my counter in the hall) and Thomas Glascocke
(to whom my lesse cawdrene of coper and joyned table at which
my servants are dayly seruyd at and 6s.8d. and a forme in hall
at the high table) Residue to poore people and vppon the high
486 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
wayes. Witnesses : Robert Shelham clark and Robert Reye.
Memorandum said Jane did give for lyeing of our ornaments for
the church £4 aboue the 40s. also she willed to have a yeres mynde
kept in parish church also 5s. for a prest to synge halfe a trentall
of masses for her soule in Takchapell parish. Also to Tymms
wyfe her best kirtell of worsted, (no proof Zy 5 June for copy
3s.4d. Copy for Registry.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1554.
Wyllm Wyseman of Collchest', Essex, sherman. Will 9
November 1557; proved: no proof . To church of Saynte But-
tolphe wtin the towne aforesaid, and pyrshe of Seynte Buttollphes
for almes houses for pore f olkes of same pyrshe, to dwell in them
situate in pryshe aforesaid in the lane ageynst the walls of the
monestery of Saynte Johns and lying in the sowth parte of a
barne belongeing to my capytall howse in same prysh the wyche
two pore folke aforesaid shall be admytted by decressyon of the
chyrche wardens and other two honest men of same prysshe to
praye for my sowll my frynds and all crystyan sowles. Houses
in St. Peters and St. Nicholas to William Wroo and Robert
Guday, my sisters sons and to John Gudaye, Anne Gudaye, Lettys
Wroo 40s. each, Margery Coson 10s., Avys Bery 10s., Robert
Lytyll 3s.4d. for life per annum Alys Guday my syster £3. 6s.8d.
Wife Elizabeth. Executors : Myhell Gudaye and said Alys
Gudaye. Supervisor: Wife Elisabeth. Witnesses Hary Xpof-
fer, Robt Baryngton, Harman Hyckman, Willm Spysall, Rycher
Allfylld, Rycherd Crackebone.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, will file 1557.
Willyam Wyseman of Hatfyld, County Essex, yeoman. Will
8 April 1560; proved. To eldest son John Wyseman £20.
To son William £20 when 17. To child my wife goes with £20
when 17. To Aells my wife tenement in Steysted. Residuary
legatee and executrix : Aells my wife. Overseer : John Bedell
the elder. Witnesses : Thomas Wyseman and Thomas Pare.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, 1602-19.
William Wyseman of All Saints in Maiden, county Essex,
labourer. Will 17 January 1594; proved — . To wife
Agnes to live with son John in my house and have 5s. yearly. To
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 487
William Wiseman son of Robert Wiseman a pewter platter.
Residuary legatee and executor: Son John Wyseman. Over-
seers: Robert Humfrey of Waldon, shoemaker. Witnesses:
Robard Hvmfye, John Hornclife, Robert Albert, George Pryor.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, 1602-1619, no. 78.
John Wyseman late of Much Canfild, now of Springfield,
county Essex Esq. Will 1 October 1602; proved 22 October
1602. To be buried in Much Canfield chancell. To Mr. Daniell
of Springfield for a gown, brode clothe. To servant John Reade
my horse and £4. To servant John Johnson 40s. and a nag. To
servant Thomas Howbroke 40s. To Goodwife Briant 40s. To
Margaret Daniell 10s. To Anne Daniell 10s. To servant William
Pereson 40s. Residuary legatee and executrix: Wife Mary.
Witnesses: Willm Daniel, Thomas Walker, Peter Brockisse(?)
Commissary for Essex & Herts, 1602-1619, O. N. 65.
Thomas Wyseman of Coxford, county Essex, yeoman. Will
19 December, 2 Jas. I ; proved 29 April 1605. To sons Thomas
and Richard Wyseman £20. To mother Margaret Wyseman
widow land called Joines and a messuage with Smiths forge and
land called Bockings now in tenure of Thomas Bynden and Wil-
liam Sowger and at her death to brother Richard to receive same
till youngest son Richard is 21 years old. For funeral sermon
10s. Residuary legatee and executrix : Wife Anne. Overseers:
Thomas Shuer(?) gent, Richard Wyseman my brother. Wit-
nesses : Thomas Hinde, William Larame.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, 1602-1619, O. N. 164.
William Wiseman of Harwich, county Essex, glasier. Will 8
December 1608; proved 13 March 1608/9. To wife Ursula
house I now dwell in and all else. Witnesses : John ? in, Thomas
Skott, John Moris.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, 1602-1619, O. N. 163.
Thomas Wiseman of All Saincts in Maldon, County Essex,
yeoman. Will 27 May 1617; proved 14 June 1617. To wife
Elizabeth messuage I dwell in for life and at her decease to
Edward Maryon my sister's sonne and at his decease to his
youngest sonne Robert Maryon in default to Samuell Maryon
488 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
eldest sonn son of said Edward. To wife land in Kirby in the
Sooke, county Essex which I late had from Willyam Sanies,
doctor of the laws, now in tenure of George Warde also to wife
£70. Land in Kelvedon to said Edward Maryon also land called
Saffron gardein in tenure of Alice Kyng widow, reversion to
Robert Maryon. To daughter in law Mary now wife of Lambert
Toplyf 20s. bonds to Mr. Calthroppe Parker, Knt and Edmund
Kyng gent. To William Wilson son of said Mary my daughter
in law £10. To Sarah, Mary, Lambert, Dorothee and Sames
Toplyf children of said Toplyf and Mary his wife £6. 13s. 46..
each. To Mary Curtys daughter of Gabriell Curtys deceased
£10 when 21. To son in law Danyell Flud £30 when 21. To Mr.
John Pratt £10 for free school in Maldon. To said Daniel goods
that were his mothers before my marriage with her when 21.
To cousin William Wiseman of Brawck, the weaver, 40s. and to
his sister Elizabeth now wife of Colman 40s. for four
years. To cousin Thomas Everington of Tollesbury, 40s. To
Joseph Duke of Fyfield, husbandman, £30 if he pay £100 he owes
me. To William Ely of Burnham £5. To Cosen William Wise-
man of Maldon, shoemaker, a cloak. I forgive his son Richard
Wiseman, butcher 30s. To Thomas Wiseman thother son 20s.
To Edmond Harys of Sowthmynster, husbandman, 20s. for five
years to children of said Edmund and Margaret his late wife
deceased. To Mrs. Gyffard, widow. To Mr. Raph Hawden
Preacher of gods word in Maldon. To Mr. John Wilson. To
Mr. Daynes schoolemaster. To Robert Gosnold a sute. To son
in law John Rudland, Executor. Overseers: Mr. John Pratt
and Thomas Chese of Maiden, scrivener. Witnesses : Willyam
Frauncys, Robert Snape, John Maiden, Jacob Maiden, Thomas
Chese the writer hereof.
Commissary for Essex & Herts, 1602-1619, O. N.
Thomas Wyseman, Tolleshunt Knights, Essex. Administra-
tion 11 January 1686/7 to Elizabeth Wyseman.
Commissary Essex & Herts, Act Book 18 (1 684-1 699)
folio 24.
Robert Yate of St. Owzee, yeoman. Will 5 March 1629/30;
proved 8 May 1630. I give to my brother Peter Yate of Stan-
lake, co. Oxon, £5, for his great care and pains taken about my
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 489
business. To John Predmore, son of my kinsman Richard
Predmore, £5 to be paid into his father's hands. To my brother
John Yate of Stanlake £5. To my goddaughter Constance Yate.
daughter of my brother Peter, £5. To my cousin Edmond Hatch,
in the hope he will be helpful to my wife in managing her affairs,
£10. To my friend Edmond Bawcombe of London, chandler,
40s — for a ring. To Robert and Suzan, children of Robert Wood
of St. Owze, £5 between them. To the poor of St. Owzee, 40s.
To my daughter Rose Yate, my lease of the parsonage of Chitch,
St. Owze. If she die unmarried during the term thereof, it shall
remain to my wife Rose, and to my brother John Yate for their
lives successively, charged with the payment of £40 to Dorothy,
wife of Richard Predmore. All the rest of my goods it give
equally between my said wife and daughter, whom I make my
executrices, and entreat my friends John Hacker and John Eaton
of St. Owzee. Witnesses: Peter Yate, Edward Bawcombe,
Dorothy Yate; Griffith Edwards and William Yate, servants to
Thomas Pennant, scr., London. Proved by the executrices.
Commissary Essex & Herts, file 1629-30, no. 118.
CONSISTORY COURT OF LONDON.
Elizabeth Goodwyn of Stebbinge, Essex, widow (25 Oct. 1584
proved 6 April 1587) mentions son in law James Robson of Cam-
bridge and his son Tho3. R., John Thomas, Elizabeth, Esther
Overed (evidently her daughter's children). She gives to Alexr
Goodwin 6s 8d to (Mayo Champes?) 6s 8d and residue to Elizabeth
Overed.
John Goodwin, clerk, parson of Stanwaye, Essex. Will 2 June
1588; proved 15 June 1588. To sister Elizabeth Marchaunt
To sister in law Alice Goodwin, widow. To sister Rushe of
Norwiche. To mother in law Stowe of Copford. To John
Cobyn my wife's father in law. To Katherine Stowe my sister
in law. To Mr. Middleton of Ipswich. To my sister Cruck.
To my sister Bolton. To my two sons John and Thomas Good-
win. To brothers and sisters' children. To Thomas Ellis,
schoolmaster and curate of Aberton, executor.
Consistory Court of London, Bullocke, 397.
490 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Sir Thomas Griffith priest and curate of East Ham, Essex.
Will dated 22 August 1555, proved 16 Sept. 1556. Bequeathes to
cousin John Goodwin's four children Anthony, Samuel, Leathe
and William, four pounds that is to say twenty shilling's apiece.
The residue to said cousin John Goodwyn "gentlemen," whom
he appoints executor.
Consistory Court of London, Horn, 104.
Thomas Morrice of Layer-marney, Essex, Clarke, pson of ye
prishe afsd. Will 22 February 1601/2; proved 1 April 1602.
To be buried in the chancel at Layermarney near former wife's
grave. For funeral sermon 6s.8d. To my welbeloved nephew
Mr. Bryan Tuke a booke entituled Mr. Calvins institutions in
Englishe wth silver claspes on the cover wch was my sisters Mris.
Margarett Tuke, deceased. And my said Nephew gave yt to me
vpon this condicion that yff I died before him then I should give
ytt to him againe. But yff he died before me then I should doe
with ytt what I thought good. Soe that yf I oute live hym I
give then the said booke to my welbeloved daughter Elizabeth
Goodwyn I give to my said daughter a little booke wch is greene
within of matrimonie and against swearinge for a remembrance
of me, etc. To welbeloved daughter Anne Janeson the wief of
Lancelot Janeson of Haybridge, Essex, Clarke, my Geneva bible
in Englishe. To wief Margarett Morrice £50. To three daugh-
ters Jane Morrice, Thomazine, and Margarett Morrice £10 apeece,
viz, to Jane in 1 year, to Thomazine at 24, and Margarett at 21.
If daughters all die then half to three sons, William, Thomas
and Humf rey Morrice, and other half to eldest son Isaacke Mor-
rice. To wief Margaret £30 and to son Humfrey for certain
sheepe his mother and I had i3.13s.4d. To my two sons William
and Thomas Morris, grocers at Westminster in London £3 which
their mother left with me for them at her decease. To daughter
Margarett a hoope ring of gold to be redeemed out of hands of
widowe Tunbridge for 20s. To eldest son Isaacke Morris, mercer,
of London £10 not to vex my wief Margaret Morrice his mother
in law nor my son William Morris for his goods, wch said son
William Morris I appoynt sole executor. To two sons in law,
Charles and Edward Lukyn, and to three daughters in law, Eliza-
beth, Susan Lukyn, and Rachaell Stonneham 10s. apeece. To
younge John Stonneham 5s for new coat. To five poore folke
of Layermarny, viz, John Poope, Xpofer Wall, Richard Rockey,
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 491
Widowe Spencer and younge Widowe Tunbridge I2d. each. Rest
to executor, but wife Margaret to have free choyce of her first
husband goodes, etc. Overseer: Nephewe Mr. Bryan Tuke.
Executor to pay to my friend Mr. John Lucas, parson of Layer-
bretton I3s.4d. Witnesses: Bryan Tuke, John Lucas, Codicil
(nuncupative) Goodes not come to £80 for wife and £80 for
children, but wife to have her £8o and rest to children etc. Sundrie
witnesses [not named]
Consistory of London, Sperin, 264 (registered again
folio 275).
Thomas Woodward of Brighlinsey, yeoman (3 July 1589
proved 24 July 1589) mentions wife Joane, tenements and lands
in Peldon, Colchester, Much Clapton and Little Clapton, brother
William Woodward, his children, viz Robert, Henry, old John,
young John, and Joane (now wife of Thomas Street) ; also wife's
two daughters Elizabeth Webb and Joyce Adams, sister Joane
Upcher and her son John Upcher, Annis Fuller wife of James
Fuller, and Rebecca daughter of said Agnes, children of Joane
Street, viz'. Thomas John and Amy Streete, children of Robert
Tye viz. Thomas, John and Cleere Tye (or Tey) — Thos Upcher
of Fordham, Clerk, to be executor.
Consistory Court of London, Bullocke, 415.
CONSISTORY OF LONDON FOR ESSEX AND HERTS.
In the name of God Amen the seaven & twentieth day of May
in the sixteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord Charles
by the grace of God of England Scotland ffraunce & Ireland
King defender of the faith &c. I Robert Woodward of Brayn-
tree in the County of Essex & of the Diosese of London beeing
sick of body yet of perfect remembrance thanks bee unto
Almighty God doe make & ordayne this my last will & testement
in manner & form as following. Imprimus I commend my soul
into the hand of Almighty God my Creator in and by the merits
of Jesus Christ my blessed Redeemer in assured hope to inherit
y* immortal kingdom prepared for All his ellect people And my
body to bee buried at the dispose of my Excutrix hereafter named.
Items my will is y* all my Debts & funeral Charges be paid by
myne Executrix. Item I give & bequeath unto Mr Collins my
492 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
faithfull paster twenty shillings Items I give & bequeath unto
my sister Rachell Clay the wife of Miles Clay of Braintree twenty
xx shillings Item I give & bequeath unto my Father in law
Edward Clay my best cloake. Item I give & bequeath unto my
Daughter Mary Goodwin the wife of Ozias Goodwin now in New
England Tenne shillings Item I give & bequeath unto my sonne
John Woodward Tenn pounds of current money of England to
be paid to him at his age of one & twenty years. If he happens
to Dye & Dept this life before he comes of age then I give the
same to my wife Joane Woodward & her heirs. Item my will is
y* if my wife shall happen to marry again that then she shall
before the selubration (sic) of the solemnity of her marriage put-
in sufficient security security for the payment of this leagic (sic)
of ten pounds pounds accordinge to my will sufficiently sealed &
delivered into the hands of Miles Clay my supervisor or his
assignes to the use of the said John Woodward my son. Item
all the rest of my goods & movables bills & bonds whatsoever
ungiven & bequeathed I give to Joane Woodward my wife
towards the payment of my Debts & Legasies according to my
will And I doe Institute & appoint the said Joane Woodward my
wife sole & alone Executrix of this my last will & testament And
intreat my good friend & brother Mylaes Clay to bee my super-
visor, of this my last will & testement utterly revoking all former
wills whatsoever.
In witness hereof I have set my hand and seal in prsents of
these witnesses.
Sealed subscribed & declaried to be
the last will & testement of Robert
Woodward in presents of us. Robart Woodward
Edward Clay his C marke
his m marke
Mylesi Clay
his I mark
Richard Smith junr ( ?) scriptor ( ?)
It was proved at Braintree n July 1640
before Dr Aylett Commissioner by the oath
of the Executrix &c. saving &c.
Consistory Court of London for Essex & Herts no 9
Mr Rodman's room, 32 Somerset House, London,
March 25, 1886.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 493
CONSISTORY OF HEREFORD.
Jenckyne Goodwyn, Staunton (on Arrow, Salop) Will 16
July 1552. To be buried in Staunton church. To pore mennys
boxe 4d. To children of sonn John, children of son Phelyp,
and children of daughter Elen two shyppe each. To Hewe A
hyde ys dogchyr on sheppe. To two chyldryn of John Sawer too
shyppe. To mend the wey be tuwxe me & tytley ys churche
6s.8d. To Mawde A Proff on hewe & on lame. To godchildren
ditto. To Anne the wyff of John Godwyn, tayler, too acres rye
lying in the Lammunde and iij ackers of otes growyng apon
badlonde ys londe. Phelyp Grynlye of Moldley shall yeseive
6s.8d. for the dettes of George Godwyn w* the m'esmentes. To
Ann wyff of John Godwyn, tayler, best kyu'lyde When Watt
Badlond payethe John the sonn of John Godwynn 8s, said Wayy
to haue ys land a geyn the wche plegyde to Jenkyn Godwyn hys
grauss. All other good dettes payd & my bryngyng home I
geue to John my son. Executors : son John and Phelyp Gryn-
ley, the helder. Overseer : Rychard Pyper, clerke. Witnesses :
Watt Kynghte. John Godwyn, tayller, John Godwyn the son.
Debts said Jenkyn doth how: Stevyn Gry'lye I3s.4d, Steveyn
Godwyn 15s.
Consistory of Hereford, file G. 1541-1552 (old no. 42
in file 1552).
John Godwin of Byrcher in parish of Staunton upon Arrow.
Will 31 January 1591 : proved in the Prerogative Court. To
Steven my son 26 acres of land which I purchased of Richard
Greenly, Henry Stead and Steven Badland on consideration
that he pay to my son Richard £6-13-4 at 21, and to my daugh-
ter Ellynor £6-13-4 at 21, and to my son John £6-13-4 at 21.
To Steaven my son 15 sheep &c. To Anne my son's daughter 2
calves. To Als my wife 20 ewes, all my geese, ducks, hens and
all the corne in the house till harvest, she to pay to my son Steven
15 bushels and 6 bushels to Margaret Lanford my sister. To my
children Richard, William, Ellynor and John 6 kyne which I
have at Llandryndod in the custody of Morgan Churche, 18 sheep
in the custody of John Morgan and Michael Church. To my
daughter's son Thomas Avert 2 Heiffers. To my son Richars
a coulte. To my son William a bullock. To my son John a
494 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
browne heifer. To my son Steven 3 oxen and 3 kine.. To my
son John 3 gootes. Executors, my wife Alice and my son Steven.
Witnesses : Steaven Greenly, Thomas Gryme, Phillip Greenely.
To poor mans box I2d.
Henry Johnson owea me 57/6. Humfry owes me 14/- I owe
to John Badneck 27/4. I owe to Ellene Brenley 14/-.
Consistory of Hereford, file 1590-94.
George Godwyn of Staunton-upon-Allow (Arrow?) Will 19
October 1597; proved 11 November 1597. To be buried in the
parish church of Staunton. To Anne my wife 6 Kine. To my
two sons William, Thomas 8 young "beccse" to be equally
divided between them. To my son William 3 kine now in the
custody of Hughe Davys. To my son John all my lands lately
purchased of Stephen Godwyn my brother containing 5 acres
and a half, my son paying to Thomas my son fio. To my son
William 20 sheep. To my son Thomas 20 sheep, whereof 36 are
in the custody of Katherine Morys. To Elizabeth Cowken a
sheep. To Edward my son John's son a colt etc. To my son
John's children 5 sheep. To my son John all implements of hus-
bandry. Four marks between my son William and Hugh Davys.
Executrix : my wife Anne. John Sheppard owes me 3/4. Row-
land Taylor owes me 3/4. Hugh Davys owes me 18/- for the
hire of the kine; of Richard Sayse a bushell of oats. I have 19
sheep with Stephen Bevys. Witnesses : Hugh Lochard, Stephen
Greely of Staunton, William Purcer, Hugh Davys, Thomas
Greenly, Stephen Greenly.
Consistory of Hereford, file G. 1595-99.
John Godwyn ou'Staunton. Will 10 April 1610; no proof.
To daughters in law Elizabeth Powell and Isyle her daughter one
house where I dwell garden etc. in Staunton and heirs in default
to Ann Powell (sister of said Elizabeth), and to heirs etc. To
said Elysabeth Powell and Isyle all goods. Executrix : said
Elizabeth. Witnesses: John Howell, Will Hebbe, Nicholas
Hobe, p'son'
Consistory of Hereford, file G. 1600-1610
(old 1608 p. 226).
Steven Godwin butcher of Stanton upon Arrow, yeoman.
Will : proved 17 February 1624. To the Cathedral Church of
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 495
Hereford xlld. To poor mans box of Stanton Xlld. To James
my son two kine and a heifer in calfe &c. Also £3 to be made
out of corn in the barn. To my daughter Anne £10. To my
daughter Joane Dillow 40/-. To mt kinswoman Elonor Godwin
daughter of Roger Godwin five yearelings keaves. Executrix
my wife Margaret, she to pay to William Badland 40/-. Wit-
nesses : Sir Stecorard, Clerk, William Orlford, Roger Godwin,
William Glouer.
Inventory £62-19-4.
Consistory of Hereford, file 1617-20.
Thomas Goodwyn of Upper Staunton in the parish of Staun-
ton-upon-Arrow. Will 17 July ( ?) : proved 2 August 1626. To
my brother Edward Godwyn towards the bring up of his three
children £6 to be paid him when my executor is paid £70 due to
me in a bond from James Dally junior. To my brother-in-law
Thomas Woodhouse and Elnor his wife £4. To my brother-in-
law Richard Godwyn and my sister Margaret his wife my part
of the oats growing at Browne's Mere. Thomas Allen and James
Dally owe me 20s. Henry Roberts owes me 2/8. The residue to
Stephen Godwyn my brother. Executor: Stephen Godwyn my
brother. Witnesses : John Godwyn, Fra, Woodhouse.
Consistory of Hereford, file B. 1617/26.
John Godwyn of Upper Staunton County Hereford, yeoman.
Will 16 August 1626; proved 12 December 1626. To the poor
of Staunton-upon-Arrow 5/- Residue to John Godwyn my
grandchild, my son Stephen's son and I appoint the said John
Godwyn executor, his father to administer the estate during his
minority. Witnesses : Thomas Godwing, Richard Godwyn, Fra.
Woodhouse.
Consistory of Hereford, file B. 1617-26.
Anne Goodwyne of Annestry, widow, made her will nuncu-
pative 18 November 1635; proved 10 December 1632? [ie. 1635]
To Frances her daughter her best peticote and some other goods.
The residue to be divided between Frances and her daughter
Anne Sheaperd. To Thomas Stephens her grand-child her
second best hat and 2/6. To her cozen Thomas Pope's two
daughters 2/6. To William Sheaperd's two sons 5/- The
496 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
residue to her son-in-law William Sheaperd and Anne his wife.
Executor : the said William Sheaperde. Witnesses : Frances
wife of Edward Sadler, Frances wife of Richard Prince.
Consistory of Hereford, file B. 1627-34.
John Godwyn, Presteigne. Will 5 ( — ) ; proved ( — ) 1645.
To John Godwyn my son the tenement and garden I bought of
Thomas Lewis of Horpton at 21. To Thomas my second son
£5 at 14. To my three daughters Anne, Barbara and Elizabeth
£4 apiece. Executrix : my wife Barbara. Witnesses : Thomas
Ecclestone, Walter Bathoes, James Dauies, Thomas Loyde.
Consistory of Hereford, file G. 1632-56.
Robert Goodwyn, Cleobury, Mortimer, Salop. Will of 14
September 1691, probate to relict Elizabeth Goodwyn and daugh-
ter Elizabeth Goodwyn, executrices. Inventory £813. 19s. 6d.
Consistory of Hereford, Act Book 5 (1688-1700), folio 51.
James Godwyn, senior, Staunton on Arrow. Will of 4 Marche
1 69 1/2, proved to grandson and executor James Godwyn.
Inventory £3. 10s. od.
Consistory of Hereford, Act Book 5 (1688-1700), folio 62.
Henry Godwyn, Lyonhants, Herefordshire. 13 February
1692/3 administration to son Abraham Godwyn. Inventory £9.
8s. id.
Consistory of Hereford, Act Book 5 (1688-1700), folio 80.
Thomas Godwyn, Presteigne. 20 October 1699, administration
to Thomas Bartram guardian during minority of Grandson
Jonathan Bartram. Inventory £10.
Consistory of Hereford, Act Book 5 (1 688-1 700), folio 181.
Thomas Acton, clerk, otherwise called Mr. Dowghtie, of the
borowe of Much Wenlok in the Diocese of Hereford. Will 14
September 1551. No act. Sick in body but whole in mind I
make my testament etc. My body to be buried within the porch
of the parish church of the Holy Trinity of Moch Wenlock. To
the church of Hereford 8d. To Rychard Morgan my best bed
with a bolster, a pair of blankets, two pillowes, a coverlet, the
covering to the same bed, a coffer the coboard, the seat, the table,
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 497
four chairs and a candlestick. To Wylliam Morgan a feather
bed, a bolster, a coverlet, a covering;, two pillows, a coffer and a
candlestick. To Margareta Morgan a coverlet which she hath in
her custody, two silver spoons etc. Overseer: Margareta
Morgan. Executors : Richard Morgan and William Morgan.
Witnesses : Thomas Botelar, Vicar of Much Wenlock, Rondulph
Massia, clerk of the said parish church.
Debts owing to Sir Thomas Acton.
L s d
Imprimis : Edmund Spratt of Wenlock for his tithes
which ought to have been paid at Easter last. 20 10
Item John Monslowe of Caughley for his tithes
which ought to have been paid likewise.
Item. Alice Stephens of Arlescote for her tithes
Item. Richard Halays likewise.
Item. William Bowdelar likewise.
Item. William Adamps likewise.
Item. Elizabeth Harper likewise.
Item. Elizabeth Haywarde of Walton widow for her
tithes.
Item. Alice the wife of Nycholas Smyth.
Consistory of Hereford, file A. 1540-51, no. 36.
Emblin Amis of Brocton, Long Stanton, Salop, widow. Will
22 February 1667: proved 17 March 1667. To Mary Amis my
grandchild, daughter unto Edward my son, 20/- to be paid her
at 16. To Edward Amies my son 2/- To Anne wife to Thomas
Geary 5/- To Margaret Harper, daughter to Thomas Harper,
of Brockton 1/-. The residue to my daughter Katherine, wife
of Hugh Loyd, she executrix. Witnesses : Susan Clooins, John
Evans, Richard Bullocke.
Consistory of Hereford. Register 1, folio 368.
Thomas Churchman of Hungerford in the parish of Eton, sick
in body. I bequeath my soule to Almighty God and to all the
celestial company of Heaven to pray for me and my body to be
buried in the church or churchyard of Eton. To the poor men's
box 4d. To the chUrch of Hereford 4d. To Ancharet my
daughter a great panne. All goods to Agnes my wife and
20
0
8
0
5
0
5
0
3
8
2
0
6
8
2
0
498 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
my children William, Thomas, Ancharet, Margaret, Anne and
Elnor. Executors : Thomas my son and Agnes my wife. Wit-
nesses : Thomas Haberley, Edward Haberley, William Howelles.
(No act.)
Consistory of Hereford, file C. 1 556-1 562.
Elnor Churchman, Posterne within the parish of Mownslowe.
Will 1 56 1 ; no act. My body to be buried in the parish church
of Cold Weston. To the Cathedral Church of Hereford 46.. To
Thomas Waters a cloke as Roger Churchman had from my house
at the death of my husband. Debts owing to me : John Cressould
the elder and Thomas, executors to my mother, owe £15. Thomas
Cressould owes £14-13-4. John Aboteton owes 26/8. John
Asprowseley owes 4/4. Hughe Abedowe owes 49/4; Hughe
Abedowe is of Hyston. Reynold ap Morice owes 16/- Richard
Farmer owes 4/- Richard Churchman owes 24/- The bocher
of Wafers Hopton called Thomas Rowley owes 20/- and he
hath a vessel and a spinning-wheel of mine. R Edward Church-
man for two bushels of wheat owes 7/8; item : for on sadell 6/8;
item : for three pecks of barley malt, on sheete of hempe and
22 thrave of strawe. Item : William Churchman for a whole
year's rent owes 46/8. Residue to my sister Jane Waters whom
I ordain executrix. Witnesses: John More, Thomas Wildinge,
John Bent, Joane Turner, Agnes Smithe, Joyce Ball, Elnar Bent,
Margery Wilding, Agnes Brecknock and others.
Consistory of Hereford, file C.
Thomas Churchman of Wafers Hopton. Will 27 March 1561.
To Thomas Vrsegate I2d. To Elizabeth Marchaunt a heifer.
To Elizabth Vrsegate my servant another heifer. To Thomas
Churchman I2d. To Benet Asproseley 20/- To John Knot 6/8.
To John Harper I2d. To Edward Harper I2d. To the mylner
i2d. To Maragaret Rowley I2d. To Frances I2d. To Joane
Allen 1 2d. To Richard Harper, the elder 2/- To Joane Mer-
chant one bullocke. To my brother R Edward 20/- To my
brothers Roger and William 14 wethers in the custody of Thomas
Waters of Po (r?) terne. To Johan Dalowe I2d. To the poor
of Munslow 10/- Executrix: Elnar my wife. Overseere: my
brother R Edward and Water Marchant my brother-in-law. My
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 499
brother William hath no laonger bargain in my tenement at Hong-
gurf ord but two years paying 46/8 by year.
Debts owing to me. Thomas Rowley owes 46/-. John Abote-
ton owes 26/8. John Abroseley owes 4/4. Hugh Abedowe of
Histon owse 49/4 Reynold ap Morice owes 16/- Richard
Fermer owes 4/- William Churchman my cousin owes 24/-
Griffith ap Howell owes 24/ wethers which he hath in his cus-
tody and is bound to warrant the stock price £3-13-4.
Debts I owe.
Imprimis. To Mrs Hopton of Butterlay 33/4. To Richard
Luftot 4/10. To John Versgate 21/6. To my brother R
Edward £7-13-4. To my mother £3. To my brother Roger
20/- Witnesses: John Richards, alias Sproseley, John Mylles
and Howmfrey Morgan with others. (No act.)
Consistory of Hereford, file C. 1 556/1 562.
Jane Churchman of the parish of Shipton. Will 10 March
1588 (1589); proved 25 March 1590. To Mathew Churchman
my son a featherbed etc. and two akers of corne in the field and
the same corne to be appointed to him by Richard Churchman my
son and Richard More, gent. To Thomas Churchman my son
a long table board etc. To Edward Churchman my son my gret-
test pann etc. To John Churchman, the younger, my son, a
pasture commonly called ( ?) lesow or Cressall lesow for 16 years
next ensuing after the date hereof in paying to my son Thomas
2d. on the feast of Saint Michael every year. My son John to
have the two barns of the farther house wherein my son Thomas
inhabeth etc. Executor: my son John Churchman. (No wit-
ness.)
Consistory of Hereford, file C.
(Thomas Churchman of Shipton — torn away) Dyoces of Here-
ford yeoman. Will 2 January 1599/1600; proved 18 March
1 599/1600. Both liuings in Shipton and Longstanton with houses
buildings woods waters and barns stables etc. vnto John Amyas
my sonn in lawe and Jane his wief for terme of leases etc. To
Lutwch Amyas my daughter some lands in Wilson als Willn'sten
in pysh of Cardington in occupation of John Benbowe and his
wiefe and daughter etc. To Elizabeth Amyas my dowghters
daughter rents from lands in Wilson etc. till Lutwch Amyas is 21.
500 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
To said Elizabeth standing bed whereon I lee sheets on chest, best
pott, etc. after decease of her mother To daughter Jan Amyas
iiij sitiluer spoons etc. for life then to her daughter Elizabeth
Amyas. To Richarde Churchman my brother of Longe Stanton
my blacke ambling mare etc To Elizabeth Churchman his
daughter one black two yere oulde heyfer. Of £4 owed by
nephew Thomas Cotes 6s.8d. to him and to his daughter my god-
daughter 40s. The 20s. owed by brother Edward to Edward his
sonn and my godson. Of £22 owed by Richard Foxe of Lud-
forde, County Hereford, esqyire and in hands of Richard Smythe
sometyme of Crofte, yeoman, £20 to be set forth by brother
Rychard and sonn in law John Amyas and profitts to be given to
Ales Cotes my sister and Mathew Cotes my brother to poore
f rends and neighbours and 20s. to poore mens boxe of Shipton for
ever and said £20 then to Elizabeth Amyas. To kinsman Thomas
Vlakeway bushell of rye or monkcorne. Executor : son in law
John Amyas. Overseer : John Lutwych, gent. Witnesses :
Osias Churchman, Henry ap Owen, Margaret Olyu'. also
Best Cloke and best hatt to Jane Ameis and Ales Cotes.
Consistory of Hereford, file C. 1 599-1605.
Roger Churchman, Hollowey, in the parish of Mounstow,
unprofitable servant of God. Will 23 February 1606: proved 21
May 1607. And now touching my son Charles albeit I am fully
persuaded that God according to his promise will be a father to
him, yet since the law of God and nature require that I should
have a reasonable care of him, having no more sons living, ther-
fore I bequeath to him his heirs and assigns all my tenths of all
manner of corn in the fields and hambetts? of the over Mylly-
chapp, Hungreforde and neyther Myllychapp Hungreford, To
him the said Charles Churchman his heirs and assigns etc. To
Edward Bayghton and Elizabeth his wife 10 ewes and 10 lambs,
5 hogs etc. To the poor of Mounston 40/- to be given as my son
Charles shall think meet. Executor: my son Charles. Wit-
nesses : William Legg, Thorns Powels, Thorns Wosealde, Edard
Baygnton, Elizabeth Baygnton the elder and Elizabeth Baygnton
the younger.
Inventory taken (no date) A.D. 1606 by William Legg, Thomas
Howels and William Ursegate.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS.
5°'
L
s
d
Imprimis. 25 cupples.
7
10
0
Item.
Fifty seven wethers and hoggshepe.
11
4
8
Item.
Two kine.
6
0
0
Item.
A mare and a colt.
40
0
Item.
A stonding bed without tester
or waynscote.
5
0
Item.
A cupborde.
12
0
Item.
Two fether bedds and two boulsters.
20
0
Item.
Four peces of pewter.
4
0
Item.
A coverlet and two canvesses.
3
0
Item.
A broach and cobberts.
3
4
Item.
Wearing apparel.
20
0
Item.
A myll and a coffer.
6
8
Item.
Item.
A chain for a team.
A chayre.
12
2
Item.
Two geese.
3
0
Item.
A postnett.
Sum total.
12
30
4
10
Debts
owing by the testator.
Imprimis. For a mare
20
0
Item.
For a bull.
40
0
Item.
For twenty hoggssheepe.
3
0
0
Item.
For a cow.
40
0
Sum 800
The whole goods and debts £38-4-10.
Inventory exhibited 21 May 1607.
Consistory of Hereford, file C.
Anthony Churchman, Perslowe, in the parish of Clumerye.
Will 28 December 1618 : proved 20 Janaury 1618. To be buried
at Clumeri or Clungunfort. To my brother William my Bible.
To Thomas Bright I2d. To William Underwood I2d. To the
poor men's box 2/- Executrix : Margaret my wife. Witnesses :
William Fawkner, Thomas Brome.
Debts owing to me: Richard Bright owes £25, Francis Beddow
owes 44/-. Thomas Cottes owes 34/-. John Rusheback owes
21/8. John Mason -the younger owes 17/-. John Madoxe
owes 7/-.
Consistory of Hereford, file C. 1618-22.
502 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Richarde Churchman of Long Stanton in the county of Salop,
clerk, sick in body. In the name of God Amen. Will 2 August,
19 James I ; proved 23 August 1621. I commend my soule unto
the tuition and protection of Almighty God my Maker, Redeemer
and Saviour. As concerning my worldly goods wherewith
Almighty God hath blessed me I give devise and bequeath all my
goods, cattells, chattells, lands, tenements, plate implements of
household rents and reversions money jewels and all other things
of what nature kind or condition the same be to my dearly and
best beloved son Orzias Churchman his heirs executors, adminis-
trators and assigns. Executors : my said son Ozias Churchman
Richard Churchman, clerk.
Sealed and delivered the day and year aforesaid to my said son
Ozias Churchman in the presence of the persons undernamed,
John Overton, Anne Woley, Edward (Edwards?).
Inventory iio-0-12.
Consistory of Hereford, file C. 1618-22.
Charles Churchman of the parish of Munslow, county Salop.
Will 13 April 1640: proved 31 July 1646. To the Cathedral of
Hereford 4d. To the poor of Munslow 10/-. To Thomas Bay-
ton, and John Bayton, sons of Edward Bayton of Burton, county
Salop and Elizabeth Bayton daughter of the said Edard Bayton
5/- each. To Mary Tomkin daughter of Thomas Tomkin of
Richard's Castle, county Hereford, deceased 5/-. To William
Churchman, John Churchman, and Nicholas Churchman sons of
William Churchman of Thongland in the county of Salop, Clarke
I5/-- 5/- each. To Jane Churchman, Frances Chyrchman,
Elizabeth Churchman, and Bridget Churchman daughters of the
said William Churchman of Thongland 5/- a piece. I make
William Churchman of Thongland my nephew (of whom I have
good opinion), sole executor. Witnesses: Richard Dod, Francis
Doughty.
Inventory ^5-3-0.
Consistory of Hereford, Bundle C. 1640-42.
Alice Churchman of Cardington, county Salop, widow. Will
13 June 1642: proved 12 June 1648. To my son Matthewe £ 4
which he oweth me and also 32/- which he oweth to his sister
Alice and the use thereof for six years (being 14/4). The same
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 5°3
being in the whole to her £2-6-4 which sum I will pay for him to
his sister Alice. To my daughter Anne Peate £10. To my
daughter Alice £10 in full discharge of her portion and the money
above mentioned. To my two daughters Joyce and Mary £12
each. Executor my son John. Witnesses: ( ) Farr,
srnior, ( ) ( )ington.
Inventory £72-3-4 taken July 1642 by Richard Leawes,
Richard Lanford, and John Langford.
Consistory of Hereford.
William Churchman. Will 5 April 1671. "Be it remembered
that William Churchman late of Much Wenlocke in the County
of Salop Cler' being weak and sickly but of good & p'f ect memory
the sd day made and declared his last will & testament nuncupa-
tive in these words following or to that effect (vizt) I give and
bequeath to Maude my wife all my goode & household Stuff not
naming any Exr and vpon or about the 7th Day of Feb57 aforesd
1 671 died without making any other will. Witnesses hereunto
John Deuty, Mary Douty." 21 June 1671 (i.e. 1672) Adminis-
tration to Maud Churchman, relict and universal legatee.
Consistory of Hereford Register 2, (1668-1672) folio 508.
(21 June 1672 administration with nuncupative will of William
Churchman, Muche Wenlock, Salop, to relict and universal
legatee Maud Churchman, no executor being named on oath of
John Doughty and Mary Doughty Inventory £15. 4s. iod.
Act Book 2 (1669- 1 672) p. 95).
Mary Crattsford, Walkesslowe in the parish of Stoksdon in
the diocese of Hereford. Will 29 March 1607; proved 12 April
1608 by oath of John Overton and Francis Overton. To my
daughter Elizabeth Coolinge a crown of gold, my best gowne etc.
To my daughter Johan Smalman a French crown etc. To
Frances Coolinge daughter of Richard Coolinge a featherbed etc.
except the coverlet which I give to Mary her sister. To Francis
Overton my son my second featherbed with all things to the
same belonging. To Mary Overton daughter of John Overton
my best brass pan. To Richard Overton son of John Overton
my best brass pot. Tb John Overton and Thomas Overton sons
of John Overton the elder two stalles of bees. To Elizabeth
504 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Overton my daughter-in-law my linen yarn etc. To Elizabeth
Smalman daughter of Edward Smalman two of best silver spoons.
To Jaram Overton my third gown etc. To Richard Corfild 6/8.
To Francis Corfild 20/- and 6/- which Susan Deed oweth unto
me. To Anne Overton my best partlet. To Widow Briscoe my
two old peticotes. To the poor of Stoksdon 6/8. Whereas
Richard Weale oweth unto me 2/- he shall pay i/- to Richard
Piggott and I forgive him the other. Executors : my sons
Francis Overton and John Overton. Witnesses : Richard Cul-
lick, Thomas Dunne. Inventory £35-0-4.
Consistory of Hereford, file C. 1606-1612.
William Ou'ton, Chetton. Will 30 May 1578; proved: no
proof. To wife Elisabeth my house and all goodes bringing up
children. After her decease house to revert to son Rowlande and
goods divided to him and my daughter Margaret and 20 nobles
within next yere after, said Rowlande my son to have the cub-
borde and coffer, best pann, the broche and al yron ware about
the house. Overseers : John Ou'ton and Ric Cowborne.
Consistory of Hereford, file O. 1574-1598.
Ales Overton, Hollycot parish of Chetton, Dyocese of Here-
ford. Will 3 September 1590; proved 12 November 1590. To
be buried in Chetton churchyard. To sonn Rowland Overton the
chest, benches and peynted clothes in the hall house. To sonne
Robert Overton and John Overton 2s. apeiece. To son Roberte
iij children I2d. apiece. To sonns daughter Dorothy my wafer
irons. To Margery Bache alias Overton Twenty Shillinges. To
my daughter Frances my Chaffyne dish. To daughter Anne
Twoe yere old beastes whereof one is an heyfer thother a bull
both in custody of sonn John. To said Ann best pewter dishes
candelstick best panne and new gowne cloth. Daughter Ann to
have sixe kyne kept with my son Rowlandes one whole yere.
Residue to daughter Ann and Frances. Executrix : said daugh-
ter Anne. Overseer : son Rowlande Overton. Witnesses :
Rowland Overton, Thomas Levington. Richard Woseley oweth
me 26s. 8d.
Consistory of Hereford, file O. 1574, 1598.
John Overton, Chelmarshe, in the diocese of Hereford. Will
7 February 1594/5- To the poor of Chelmarshe 20/- to be put
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 505
forth in stock at the discretion of my executors ( — ) Niccolles
and Richard Wilckes. To Jhone Overton my wife my house
lands and tentement in Myddelton Scriven for life if she keep
herself sole, also four of my best oxen etc. To Richard Overton
my son my great pan and all my waynes etc. belonging to hus-
bandry. To Thomas Overton my son £6-13-4 within three years
after my decease. To Francis Overton my son £13-6-8 when my
executors and his mother and my overseers think well. To John
Overton my son £5 which he owes me. To Elnor Overton my
daughter £10. If my daughter mary with consent, my executors
and overseers shall have power to make her portion £20 or £30 :
if without their consent she to have only the £10 and the balance
to be equally divided among the rest of my children, viz. Richard,
Thomas, Francis and John Overton. To Katherine Niccolls one
of the daughters of Thomas Niccolls a caudron. To Sislye
Nycolles daughter of the said Thomas a brass pot. To William
Niccolles son of the said Thomas a brass pan. To Thomas Nic-
colls son of the same Thomas a brass pot. To Frances Niccolls
daughter of the said Thomas a ewe sheep. To Elizabeth Nic-
colles wife of the said Thomas one ( )in the keeping of
the same Thomas. To my god-daughter Frances Overton's
daughter of Walslowe 10/- To each of my godchildren 4d. To
Richard son of Roger Wilkes a ewe. To Elizabeth Wilkes
daughter of Richard Wilkes a ewe. To Frances Ouseley my
servant 6/8. To Elnor Wilkes daughter of John Wilkes a ewe.
Executor : Frances Farmar. Overseers : ( — ) Owsley, Thomas
Nichols and Richard Wilkes. Witnesses : William Barnell,
Richard Wilckes.
Debts owing to me John Overton.
Imprimis : Thomas Crafte £3-10-0. Thomas Dodsone 10/-.
Anne Oseland 6/8. John Goodman 40/-. Christopher Bache
26/-. Henry Fahan of Middleton 20/-. John Farner of Dewx-
ill 26/8.
John Overton owes his son Richard Overton £6-11-0.
Inventory £142-8-6.
Consistory of Hereford, file O. 1574-1598.
Richard Ou'ton, Hopton juxta Staunton Lacy, Salope, hus-
bandman. Will 9 March 44 Eliz : proved 18 May 1602. To
506 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
be buried in Staunton Lacy churchyard. To poor that assemble
40s. To Anne Milles als Heynes 50s. To Martha Heynes 10s.
To Elizabeth Heynes 20s. owing by William Parkes of the Bent
gate gent John Ou'ton of Est
Rest of goods to my master Thomas
Slade executor Debts owing me: It. in the
sheriffs hand $12. Morrice Appowell 40s. William Parkes of
the Bent gate 20s. Lewise Shepy'd 10s. Ann Mills als Heynes
8s. Debts I owe: Vnto Mr. William Baldwin 20s, vnto Mr.
George Hullane 10s, vnto the sheriff 8s. My master that he hath
disbursed in my causes 15s. more that he lent me 2s, vnto my Chir-
ourgyns for their paynes Witnesses : Elizabeth Heynes,
William Parker, Mauld Parke.
Consistory of Hereford, file O. (1599-1626) (old 35 in
file 1602).
Jone Overton, Chelm'she, dyocese of Hereford. Will 6 6 Feb-
ruary 1612/13; proved 1612/3. (proof torn away) To be
buried in Chelm'she churchyard. To eldest sonn Richard Over-
ton flock bed etc. etc. and the £3 he oweth I due frely give hit
vnto his iij children wch he had by his firste wife, viz : 20s. each
at 18. To my son John Overton £20, best pott etc. To son
Thomas Overton £8 he doth owe also best pann etc. To son in
law Richard Smythe 30 strickes of corne and dittor maulte of ye
ould messure, also on pece of syluer tachhokes frying panne etc.
To sonn in law Thomas Nyckols Table bord etc. etc. said Thomas
and my daughter Elizabeth Nyckols to have use for life then to
William Nyckols thir sonne. To euery of my children except
my daughter Elinor on syluer spoone. To euery of my childre
childre a sheepe. To godchildren I2d. each. To servant Mar-
garett Harley one pere of harde sheetes on napkin etc. To rest
of servants i8d a pece. To Elizabeth Goodma' a shepe. To
Elizabth Crafte and Winifred Craft daughters of William Crafte
on lyttell towell apece. To Ketherin Tedstell als Farrma' my
landlade one Willingem and to her two daughters a ould angle
apece. Whereas owe to sone in law Ric. Smyth £50 he to have
four of best oxen and ditto kyne in part payment, Executor to pay
10s. to stock of Chelm'she for use of poore for ever. To Ric
Wilkes his five children an edward shilling apece. Rest to my
syxe childre' Ric' Thomas, John, Franses, Elizabeth and Elnor
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 507
the best to him and her that has most nede. Executors : kinsman
Richard Wilkes and son Thomas Overton. Overseers : Thomas
Nyckols and son in law Rec. Smyth. Witnesses : Thomas Acton,
clercus, Joan Acton. Debts owinge me, Elizabeth Hawse 16s,
Alice Pountney 10s. Richard Simons for a bull 31s. Joane
Meddow 2s.6d. Richard Overton for £4. Sum £6. I9s.4d. Debts
I owe, to my sonn in law Richard Smith £50. Codicil (nuncupa-
tive undated) To son John Overton peece of hempe cloth. To
daughter Elnor peice of hurden cloath. To son John Overton
pece of wilen cloth. To son Frances Overton and daughter Elnor
Smith ditto. To Joan Raynols on hudre smocke. To children
old Angel each. To son in law Thomas Nicholas an Edward
shilling. To daughter Elizabeth Nichols a yemd kercher and
second gowne. To Joise Croppe a apron. To daughter in lawe
Margaret my best petticoate. To Elin Smith best gown. To
daughter Elizabeth Nicholls second ditto. To servant Margaret
Harley second peticoate. To servant Mary Holland worst ditto.
To daughter in law Margaret Overton a yard kercher. To
daughter in law Alice Overton ditto. To George Pallmer two
whopes of corne. To Edward Eymon one pecke of corne.
Certen lynen to all my children and the overplud of my goods to
three children viz : John, Francis, and Elinor. Divers witnesses.
Consistory of Hereford, file O. 1599-1626 (old 106 and
107 in file 1612).
Alice Overton of Chetton, County Salop, Dyocese of Hereford,
widdow. Will 1 February 1619/20; proved 22 March 1619/20.
Fumeral expenses etc to discretion of executryx. To sonn
Thomas 20s. To son Rowland he oweth and rest of goods in
his custodie. To daughter Margaret £7 due by son John Over-
ton. To rest of children I2d. each. To grandchildren ditto,
except John Merrys child. Rest to daughter Margaret executrix.
Witnesses: Thomas Teskall, Jane Palmer Ric. Jones, Clerke.
Consistory of Hereford, file O, 1600-1621, old no. 237 in
file 1619.
Mary Overton, Cardington, Salop, spynster. Will 20 August
1625; proved 24 September 1625. To be buried in Cardington
churchyard. To my father John Overton £5. 3s.6d. in hands of
William Watkis of Comley. To my sister Ales Overton one three
508 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
yeare old heyf er. To Edward Davis the sonne of William Davis
one sheepe and all the rest of my sheepe to my sister Ales. To
my sister Joane Davis best gowne. To my mother Joane Over-
ton best hatt and all my woolle. To my sister Ales best band or
partlett To Dorothy Russell wife of Thomas Russell ditto.
Rest of apparell to my mother. To Thomas Russell and Dorothy
his wife and there four children I2d. apeece. To John Chapman
my sister's sonne 20s. in hands of Richard Ryde of Wilson to be
sett forth at the oversight of my father John Overton and Thomas
Chapman for a stock vntill he come to 21, and if said John Chap-
man die before 21 then sister Ales to have the said 20s. To poor
of Cardington 5s. Executor: my father John Overton. Wit-
nesses : Michaell Steuens, Roger Palmer, Vrsula Ruckley.
Consistory of Hereford, file O. 1599-1626 (old no.
83 in file 1625).
Robert Overton, Hollicot, parish of Chetton. Will 5 March
1625/6; proved 24 May 1626. To be buried at Chetton. All
to wife Mary executrix. Witnesses : Francis Myles, Thomas
Levington, Randull Chiltonn. Wife to deliver to my sonn
Thomas a whyte fustian dublett and a payer of whyte medley
breeches. To my daughter Ales I2d.
Consistory of Hereford, file O. 1 599-1626 '(old 56
in file 1626).
Rowland Overton, Hollicott, parish of Chetton, yoman. Will
21 December 1626; proved 30 March 1626/7. To be buried in
usual place of buryall. For my house in the Church yard of
Chetton where myn auncestors have byn interred and leyde. To
daughter Dorothy Reignolds wife of Thomas Reignolds best
bedd and gret panne, pott of brasse mettell, great coffer second
barrell used for drinke, to her for use of her sonn Rowland
Reighnolds my god son one wayned calfe of this yeres breed
& also for her one little coffer made of Ashean brasse. To Mar-
garet Reignoldes her daughter that dwelt with me four lambs
three ewe thother a weather lambe. To Elizabeth my now wife
my second fetherbedd & also my best cawthorne and one brasse
dob'nett lyttle brasse pann & best barrell. To Francis Overton
my sonn and Cytizen of London two cowes called by name of
Puck and Brownwife etc. To daughter Joan wife of John
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 509
Doughty 30s. etc. also two cowes one wayned calfe four sheepp
and one lamb, he to deliver acquittal of former contract etc. etc.
etc. To Rose Meredith grett black cov/e called Goodluck for
certen sume of money etc. To brother John Overton of Wilson
two yeare old heyfer or 40s. to be set forth for William Batch als
Overton who now dwelleth with him. To my son William
Besides the meanes I have provided for him where I now and
himselfe doe hue at Hollycoate one cubberd of waynescott at end
of my table in the hall and I2d. To Rowland his son 2s.6d.
For my son Thomas 5s. Having covenanted with sonne William
since matching with her now his wife as to use of my part of
house executor to have ingress etc. etc. for 40 days etc. etc.
Executor and wife Elizabeth for 40 days to have benefit of white
meates as butter and cheese and fodder and hay to remain to wife
Elizabeth and my son Francis at London etc. To son Francis
two flytches of bacon. To wife Elizabeth one ditto also new
chest coffer of oaken boards and a bromdent that was Robert
Overtons. To son Thomas Reighnolds and his wife one flytche
of bacon if so mutch remayne etc. All iron ware to wife Eliza-
beth and son in law John Doughty. Executor : sonn in law
Thomas Reighnolds, he to pay all of "Right to be payd to King,
Church and Commonwealth" and to son in law Reighnolds all
corn and grayne in the barne lodged or growing in the grownd
etc. etc. All goods to be delivered between executor and wife
Elizabeth etc. Requests Richard Sowthern gent, to be my careful
and wel wishing overseer. Sealed 30 December 1620. Wit-
nesses : A. Adney, Thomas Hill, Hugh Griffiths, Stephen Orle.
Consistory of Hereford, file O. 1599-1626 (old 180 in
file 1626)
Thomas Overton of Chelmarsh, Salop, yoman. Will 7 Feb-
ruary 1640/1; proved 28 July 1641. To be buried near my
seate in the parish church of Chelmarsh. To poore of Chel-
marsh as a stock for ever 40s. to be bestowed by minister or
churchwardens. To Thomas Nichols clerk my kinsman and
Thomas Nichols his sonne my godson 20s. each and to Johan
Nichols his youngest daughter 5s. To my couzin Mr. Fraunces
Smyth 20s. To my brother Francis Overton 20s. and forgive
40s. he oweth. To Cousin William Nichols and his son Thomas
my god son 20s. and to every other child of William Nichols 10s
5IO ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
and to my cousin Katherin Crope ios. To god children not men-
tioned 2s. each. To servants ditto. To my couzings Sisley Wall
and Ann Wall 5s. each. To Johane Heyward 5s and to her son
Francis Goodman 5s. To children of Thomas Nicholls and Wil-
liam Nichols my kinsmen one sheepe apeece. To Winifred
Crofte and Wrilliam Crofte the younger 2.s6d. apece. To the
Ringers ios. To Cousin John Overton of Erdington 5s. To
Ann Wall daughter of George Wall one sheepe. To Elizabeth
Smyth my made servant ios. Executrix to bestow £20 in doall
in money and moneys unto those who accompany body to grave.
Rest to wife Johan Overton, executrix. Overseer : Cousin
Thomas Nicholls and Thomas Wall. Witnesses : Tho. Nichols,
clerk, Tho. Wall, Richard Welks, John Wall. Inventory £65.
6s. 4d.
Consistory of Hereford, file O. 1627-1644 (old 86 in
file 1641).
Richard Overton of Clibbery, North. Nuncupative will 20
Aprill 1641 ; proved 28 July 1641. Half of goods to wife and
other half to daughter Margaret, executrix. Witnesses : Wil-
liam Smith, Hercules Hide. Inventory £15.
Consistory of Hereford, file O. 1627-1644 (old 79 in
file for 1641).
Joane Shepparde, Watton in the parish of Onybury. Will 4
July 1 571. No act. To Ales my daughter £10. To Margett my
daughter a cowe. To Joyes my daughter a steere. To Lewes
my son plough &c. To four of my godchildren — John Dicke
four piggs, Gilliam Wellings a pig, Thomas Holande a pige,
Joane Slade my best moffeler. To my brother Ellies Dicke and
my son Hewe all the grain &c. Executors: my brother Ellies
Dicke and my son Hue. Overseer : William Garnar. Wit-
nesses : William Churchman, Parson of Onibury, Thomas Wode,
John Dicke.
Consistory of Hereford, file S. 1562-74.
John Shepherd of Luston Co. Hereford. Will 28 April 1584.
No Act. To Elinor Overton daughter of Richard Overton 20/-
to be paid to her by her father. To Alary Overton daughter of
Richard Overton 20/- to be paid to her by her father. To John
Overton one of the sons of Richard Overton 20/- to be paid to
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 511
him by his father. To Rowland another son of Richard Overton
20/- to be paid to him by his father. To Richard Overton his
wife 20/- which he oweth me. To Richard Overton one maser.
To Walter Carpenter and his wife 20/- that John Carpenter
oweth me. To William Wynes children 20/- out of the £3 that
John Carpenter oweth me. To John Carpenter's sons John and
Thomas 10/- to be paid out of the said £3. To Richard Tedsell
20/-. To Lucas Carpenter 10/- out of the £3 John Carpenter
oweth me. I forgive Richard Goodyarne all the debts he oweth
me. To Sible my wife all my goods. To Agnes a Maunde wife
of John a Maunde 10/- of the 20/- which John Overton oweth
me. To Harry Jones I2d, and I2d to his children. Item.
Raphe Marshe oweth me 2/-. Francis Jenckes of Ednope owes
me 40/- for legacies unpaid. Thomas Bushoppe owes me 40/-
which I lended him. Thomas Bushoppe is of Tugf ord. Thomas
Tedsell owes me £4-0-2 rent of a meadow. John Carpenter owes
me £4. Richard Overton owes me £4. John a Maund owes me
20/- that I lent him. Walter Carpenter owes me 40/-. Row-
land Bushop owes me 40/-. Executrix : my wife Sible.
Consistory of Hereford, file S. 1584-89.
Harry a Staunton of Staunton-upon-Arrow. Will 25 May
(1571 ?). No Act. To (gone) my brother my young beast, two
bullocks, two horses. To Anne my sister a cowe and calf. To
Edward a Conop a heifer with calf. To Margaret a Staunton an
acre of oats. To George Godwin of the Noke a yearling heifer,
and to his son Thomas being my godson, a ewe and lamb. To
Stephen Grenly, Edmund Asheley, John Hopewood, Harry a
Nashe being my godchildren every of them a lambe. To Mylles
Lockard and his sister Johan a yearling sheep. To William
Lochard — To Johan ap Greffithe my servant a lambe. To Mr
Edmund (gone) a tree growing in the Steache of (Ho)lney.
To George Brice gentleman a poule to make a dizell. To George
(Go) (Godwyn?) of Overstaunton a poule. To the Vicar of
Staunton a tree. To Anne Sawier two ewes and to Johan Lucas
two ewes. I will that my wife have my best pot during her life,
then to William my brother. John Sawier and Ann his wife to
have a close called Horseweise containing 4 acres for 21 years
paying to the said Harry and his heirs 2/-. John and Ann be
build a house in this close, the way to the said close being reserved
512 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
to Harry and Ales his wife for their lives during the 21 years
and to the heirs of the said Harry. Executors : John Godwyn
and my wife Ales. Overseer: Edmund Blount, gentleman.
Witnesses: Thomas Charlis, Vicar of Staunton, ( — ) ( — )nt,
gentleman, John Grenley., George Godwyn the younger, Mr.
Edmund Comewale.
Consistory of Hereford, file S. 1562-77.
Richard Tyler als Evans of Thongland, parish of Mounslow,
Diocese of Hereford and County of Salop. Will 22 May 1671 ;
proved 13 November 1671. To poor of Mounslow 10s. To
daughter Jane three kine and one of my swine which she likes
best, also all household stuff except one iron pott & one joyned
or wainscott chair. To brother William Tyler my madley suite
of cloathes. To Richard the son of my son Thomas Tyler my
house and all the lond I hold of Mr. William Churchman and Mr.
Nicholas his son after 25 of March next, my daughter Jane
having use meantime and of my house. Also to my son Thomas
my hard corn growing upon Mr. Churchmans and all my lent
grain to my son Richard Tyler. Executor : Son Thomas. Wit-
nesses : Willia' Tyler, Alice Tyler and others.
Consistory of Hereford, Register 2 (1668-1672)
folio 409.
John Tylley of Shipton, Countie of Salop, diocese of Hereford.
Will 25 November 1561 ; proved ( 1567) Whereas have
taken copiehold of my house in Shipton vnto myself and sonn
Laurence Tilleye nevertheless if son contented to suffer my wife
Dyonis to occupie jointly while wydow and whereas there ys a
lease graunted by John Late Prior and convent of the monastery
of Muche Wenlocke, county Salop 8 Januarye, 23 Henry VIII
to the said John Tylley, John Churchma' & Thomas Coattes of
Shipton aforesaid husbandme' of certen pastures called Corsfeld
in Longe Staunton to hold the said pastures to me the said John
Tilleye, John Churchma' and Thomas Cotes for 81 yeres etc. etc.
now I assign my right in said lessous called Corffild to son Lau-
rence Tilly to occupy joyntly with my wyfe Dyonis during her
life etc. etc. To my sonn Thomas and William thre kyne with
three heyfer (calves-torn) heyfer of tow yeres and other yere-
linge calves & XXt0 sheepe. To sonne Thomas a balled fillye or
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20s. etc. etc. To son Ric. iii oxen and x sheepe a bay mare wth
her colt. To son Laurence tilley four oxen etc. etc. To son
Laurence and wife Dyonis all my winne vessells. To wyfe
Dionis five kine and a mare. Whereas haue vij siluer spoons,
wife Dyonis to occupie till she die then one each to sons Lau-
rence, Thomas, Richard and William. To Jhoan my mayd a
cowe and one lame and one sheep. To Jhon Herrie a sheep. To
Sisley Jorde ditto. Corne in barne and field to kepe whole yere
to serue wife and children ditto. If sons Thomas, Ric. or Wil-
liam die legacies to others. Rest to wife Dionis. Executor and
executrix: said wyfe Dionis and son Laurence Tilley. (On
back) for any matter in this will wife and children to resort to
Mr. Thorns Ludlowe. Sealed this 10 September, 9 Eliz. Wit-
nesses : Thomas Ludlow Esquire, Willm Paramore, Willm Blak-
weyj John Mounslow, Willm Tilley my sonn, Richard Tilley my
sonn, M'gery Movnslow with others, Edward Jorde', John Wyer,
Jone Jorde' Debts owen me John Tilley the 10s September, 9
Elizabeth. John Mounslow of Shipton 24s. which I give him
(torn) Willm Rooe 28s,4d. Richard Wilcocks of Wenlock 24s.
Thomas Sarrelles £8. 10s. John Mounslow tann' of Wenlock
10s. Ric. Ostland of Ditton 3s.9d.
Consistory of Hereford, file T. 1 541 -1 561.
ARCHDEACONRY OF HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE.
Thomas Goodwin of the parish of Bishops Hatfield, county
Hertford, yeoman. Will 21 October 1691 ; proved 26 December
1 69 1. To son in law William How £5. To daughter Mary, wife
of William How, £5. To grandchildren, Mary and Thomas
How, £15 apiece. To Mary at 16 and to Thomas at 21. To my
sister Margaret, the wife of Thomas Odell, £10. To my daugh-
ter Mary my older featherbed and to her husband my wearing
apparell. To granddaughter Mary How my best featherbed, etc.
Residuary legatee and executor : my brother in law, Thomas
Odell. Witnesses : John Fowler, James Hankin, his mark, and
Richard Wilkinson, scrivenor.
Archdeaconry of Hitchin, Register 10, folio 32.
Elizabeth Goodwin of Peters Greene, in the parish of Kimp-
ton, county Hertford, widow. Will 24 March 1691 ; proved 27
514 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
September 1692. To Thomas Goodwin my eldest son £5 when
my youngest son shall attain the age of 21. To son Abraham
£30 at 21. To son William and to his heirs for ever all my mes-
suage occupied of Goodman Bruton in Enfield, county Middlesex.
To son Luke all my messuage in Enfield occupied of widow
Helman. Residuary legatees : sons William, Abraham, and Luke
when the youngest be 21. Executor: Thomas Goodwin my
brother in law. Witnesses : John Bigge, Thomas Jvory, Eliza-
beth Goodwin her mark.
Archdeaconry of Hitchin, Register 10, folio 57.
ARCHDEACONRY OF ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE.
13 September 1679. Administration of John Goodwin, late
rector of Barnet, to son John Goodwin.
Archdeaconry of St. Albans, Act Book (1665-1687) folio 22.
ARCHDEACONRY OF HUNTINGDON
Richard Goodwyn of Elton. Will proved 28 April 1541. To
Robert my son. To Edward my son. To Alice and Margaret
my eldest daughters. Residue to wife Agnes to bring up my
children. Witnesses : Sir Wm Berye, curate, Robert Goodwyn.
Archdeaconry of Hunts, Book VI, 202.
Robert Goodwyn of Ailton, Hunts. Will 5 August, 3 Edward
VI : proved 11 October 1547. To John Goodwyn my son, copie-
hold of my house after decease of Joane Goodwyn my wife. To
Richard Goodwyn my son two acres of barly and a colte. To
Edward Goodwyn my son ditto. To William Goodwyn my son
ditto. To Anne my daughter a bullock. To Elizabeth Goodyce.
To Margaret Yorke and Margaret Yerwell. To every child that
William Goodwyn my brother has. Residue to Joane my wife
executrix. Supervisor: William Baryff. Witnesses: William
Wright, curate, William Baryff, and Richard Goodwyn.
Archdeaconry of Hunts, Book VIII, folio 184.
John Godwyn of Warboys, mercer. Will 14 June 1580;
proved 1 April 1582. To son Thomas Goodwyn. To grandson
John Falkener. To son John Goodwyn. To each of my son
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 5 15
Richard Goodwyne's children. Ellen my wife to be executrix.
Witnesses : John Stokely, and William Hones.
Archdeaconry of Hunts, file 1582.
John Goodwin, Morborn, tailor. Will 19 September 1584:
proved 21 November 1584. To daughter Agnes. To son Myles.
To son Robert. To brethren William and Raffe Goodwin.
Executrix : wife Joane. Witnesses : Ni : Browne, Mr. Rob :
Forrest.
Archdeaconry of Hunts, V, 45.
John Goodyn of Aylton, Hunts, husbandman. Will 18 Decem-
ber 1594; proved 22 May 1595. My two sons Robert and Wil-
liam each xijd. To my two sons in law Robert Rydsdall and
John Manners each xijd. Residue to wife Alice executrix
Witnesses : John Hamin, Tho. Kingston, Tho : Robinson,
Wm
Archdeaconry of Hunts, XX, no. 290.
Alice Goodwin of Stilton, spinster. Will 23 August 1629;
proved 7 October 1629. To Alice Curtis her dame, best hatt.
To John Curtis 10s. To Ann and Marie, William and Thomas
Curtis. To William Lacke, Anne Remington, William Fenne,
Jonathan Homes, Simon Hunter, Robert Parr, Edward Cleward,
Matthew Goode, Anne Briggs, Prudence Nicholls, Anne Fenne,
Elizabeth Brush, Anna Wilkenson, widow, Isabell White, and
Edward Remington. To Frances Goodwyn a wastecoate. To
Edward Goodwyn one of her brother's sons of Oundle. To
Anne Goodwyn one of her brothers daughters. Her brother
Thomas Goodwyn. William Curtis and Alice her dame, and her
master to pay legacies. Witnesses : Anne Fenne and Anne
Briggs.
Archdeaconry of Hunts, 22, 1004.
John Goodwyn of Stanground, yeoman. Will 24 September
1645; proved 6 July 1647. To Anne Goodwyn my now wife.
To Edward Goodwyn my son is. To John Goodwin my son is.
To Richard Goodwyn £15 when 21. To Thomas Goodwyn £15
when 21. To Alice Scismore my daughter is. To Anne Good-
win my daughter £5 when 21. To William and Robert Goodwyn
my sons. To Thomas Goodwyn my brother and William Cley-
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ton both of Elton, supervisor. Witnesses : Francis Thomas and
John Sparkes.
Archdeaconry of Hunts, original will, file 1647.
Richard Goodwin of Elton, yeoman. Will 28 November 1667;
proved 6 October 1668. To my 13 children £5 each. Property
in Elton to wife, till Richard my son be 21. To Daughter
Southgate, daughter Kingston, and daughter Henson. To
granddaughter Elizabeth Kingstone. To witnesses : Skeffington
Bendish, and William Fitz John. Mark of Edward Goodwyn.
Inventory £142. 13s. 4d.
Archdeaconry of Hunts, 24, 207.
John Goodwin of Elton, yeoman. Nuncupative will. Died
12 January last; proved 4 March 1679/80 Wife to have all.
Witnesses : William Hamlyn, Elton, yeoman. To Anne wife of
Edward Goodwyn.
Archdeaconry of Hunts, file 1679/80.
Ellen Goodwyn of Warboys, late wife of John Goodwin. Will
10 June 1682 ; proved 29 October 1683. To son John Goodwin.
To grandson John Falkoner £5. To each child of Richard Good-
win 5s. each. Millicent and Mary Goodwin my grandchildren.
Witnesses : William Poulter and John Stovely.
Archdeaconry of Hunts, file 1683.
Robert Goodwin, Elton, laborer. Will 17 March 1687; proved
8 September 1691. To daughter Elizabeth Tansley is. To
daughter Anne Goodwin the house I dwell in and she to be resid-
uary legatee and sole executrix. Witnesses : Robert Fitz John
and Mary Watts.
Archdeaconry of Hunts, 25, folio 28.
Edward Goodwin of Elton, yeoman. Will proved 21 Novem-
ber 1693 ! To wife Anne Goodwin. To son Edward Goodwin,
junior. To son Robert. Son Edward executor. Witnesses :
ftrances Noble, Richard Barton, Mary Hamlin, and Mathew
Gorrham.
Archdeaconry of Hunts, 25, folio 233.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 5X7
Anne Goodwin of Elton, widow. Will 2 November 1695;
proved 23 December 1695. To grandchild Anne Goodwin. Son
Robert executor. Witnesses: Robert Fitzjohn and ffrancis
Kingston.
Archdeaconry of Hunts., 25, folio 400.
John Frere, Godmanchester, Hunts. Will 1 March 1547;
proved 17 July 1548. To Amies Frere daughter of Thomas
Frere 6 acres of arable land, 1 acre lieth at nether closse to Offord
Ward next William Goodwyn on the west part . . .
Archdeaconry of Hunts., Book 8, folio 148.
Henry Fryar, Godmanchester. Will 10 May 1562; proved
1 July 1562. To be buried in the church of Godmanchester next
unto my wife. Every Saint James' Day twenty of the poorest
people of the parish to be relieved with an honest dinner and
every Good Friday 20 pence to distributed to the said poor. To
Elizabeth Wysman my daughter my tenement lying in Est Strate
and sometime John Brandon's with a curtelage . . . also a
close at the west of the town end with 1 acre of leas next to the
same and after her decease to Elizabeth Wysman her daughter.
Item to John Wiseman, Francesse, Samuel, Simon and Thomas
£4., to be equaly divided out of the debt which my son-in-law
their father oweth me. To Thomas son of John Fryere the
house called Myntes in the Post Street and to Henry Fryere the
eldest son of the said John the house sometime Aunton's which
now Gybbis dwelleth in. To John Fryar my son the residue of
all my lands tenements &c. John shall have permission to sell this,
provided also that he have his dwelling free in the house some-
time Brandon's in the Est Street during the lease which Thomas
Wiseman and Elizabeth my daughter have of my mansion-house
&c. To Margaret Spanbye 40s. Executor; my son John.
Witnesses ; Willims Samuell, vicar Willia Cockes, Thorns Brad-
shawe.
Inventory £48-18-8.
Archdeaconry of Hunts., Book 12a, folio 191.
Jone Manne, Bishops Hatfield, Herts. Will 25 August 1558;
proved 19 April 1559. Leaves to her brother William Goodwyn
the bed she lies on. Executors : my brother William Goodwyn,
5i;
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Robert Waltare, and Robert Ostelar. (The last two renounce
and administration is granted to William Goodwyn.)
Archdeaconry of Huntingdon, Book 12, folio 48.
Thomas Nicholas, St. Ives, Hunts. Will 5 August 1534:
proved 10 May 1535. To be buried in the West end of the
church of St. Ives by my friends. To the White Friars, Cam-
bridge 2od. To the Bleake Friars Cambridge 2od. To the Grey
Friars, Cambridge 2od. To the Austin Friars Huntingdon 2od.
To William Myles my best gown. To our ladye gylde, St. Ives
a silver spoon. Executors my wife Alice and William Myles.
Witness : Mr. John Rogers.
(Arch. Hunts. Book V, folio 4.)
John Nicolson, Alconbury Weston, Hunts. Will 16 December
1540: proved 27 January 1540. To Agnes my daughter a cowe
etc. To William Mosse and his wife yearly for three years 4s
a year — and then hath he the full duty that was promised him at
his marriage. Executrix my wif , Katharine. Overseer William
Mosse. Witnesses: Sir Richarde Redge, Vicar, John Newbon
and Alexander Chamber.
(Arch. Hunts. Book VI, folio 167.)
Edwarde Nicholas, Abbotsley, Hunts. Will 8 November 1543 :
proved 10 December 1543. To my two children John and Agnes
each £6 13s 4d. To John my son my messuage in Gamlingay
and my copy lyng in Abbotsley after the death of Thomasinge my
wife. To Elinore Boys . . . barley. To Elene Parkynson
. . . barley. To Margaret Gylson . . . barley. To Robert
my brother . . . for half a years' service to sing for me and
my friends 4 marks. Executrix : my wif Thomasinge. Super-
visor : Robert my brother. Witnesses : Sir Thomas Clerke,
Vicar, and Robert Kelle.
(Arch. Hunts. Book VII, folio 84.)
Thomas Nycholas, Wistowe, Hunts. Will 3 March 1545:
proved 20 April 1545. To Thomas Dame a bushel of barley.
To Robert Pyckarde's two sons a heifrer. Copy of my home to
wife Agnes during her life, then to William my sonn. Execu-
tors : my wife Annys and Richarde Edwarde . . Witnesses :
George Bentley, William Rossell, also to Thomas Willoke a calf
and a lamb.
(Archdeaconry of Huntingdon, Book VII, folio 170.)
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 5X9
John Nicholas, Abbotsley, Hunts. Will 9 April 1556: proved
7 May 1556. To my son Edwarde £6 13s 4d and my messuage
in Gamlingay at 18. To my two daughters Agnes and Thorny-
sine each £5. Executrix my wife Elizabeth. Supervisor John
Godbede. Witnesses: John Godberd, Thomas Bresly and
Thomas Leysynche.
(Arch. Hunts. Book X, folio 97.)
Margaret Sergent of Elton, Hunts, widow. Will proved 5
May 1584. "To son in law Robert Godin. To Robert Goodin's
children." A witness, Robert Goodin.
Archdeaconry of Hunts, XV, no. 23.
Clement Shepherd, Offley, Herts, husbandman. Will 17 Feb-
ruary 1556: proved 21 June 1557. Eldest son Richard Shep-
herd. Wife Isabell. Executors my sons Richard and Thomas.
Overseer Harrye Goodwynne my son-in-law. Witnesses Chris-
topher Malton, Parson Linley, Richard Sander, John Spicer alias
Helder, Edward Shepherd. Thomas Shepherd renounced, Rich-
ard Shepherd died, administration granted to Agnes Shepherd. •
Archdeaconry of Huntingdon, 11, folio 83.
Richard Wysman. Will 20 September 1554; proved 25 June
1555. To be buried in the parish church of Saint Andrew,
Steeple Gidding. To John Wysman mine eldest son my shod
cart. To John Wysman a coffer that was his mother's. To
Gilbert Wysman my son my best coverlet. To Richard my son
barley &c. To Jone and Ann Wysman my daughters a cow
between them &c. To Alles my mother a colt so that she pay
3s. 4d. which I owe to the man I bought it of. To Edward my
brother apparel. To John Brymbald a ewe and a lambe. To
Martyn Warryn a ewe and a lambe. To every one of my
brother's children a ewe and a lambe. Executrix ; my wife.
Supervisor ; my brother Edward. Witnesses ; Lawrence Bal-
ensfie, clerk and parson, John Herdman, John Fygynge.
Archdeaconry of Hunts., Book 10, folio 63.
ARCHDEACONRY OF CANTERBURY, KENT.
Thomas Godynn of Folkston. Will 28 November 1473 ; proved
19 April 1474. To be buried in the church yard of the blessed
Mary & St. Sanswithe the virgin of Folkeston. To the high
520 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Altar for tithes forgotten xvjd. To the building of the said
church xiijd. To the Vicar there vjd and to the deputy of the
vicar iiijd, to the Eacrist ijd. To the light of St. Mary of Pity
(pyte) of St. John the Baptist and St. Nicholas each iiijd. To
Henry my son three lambs and a horse. To the repair of the
road leading to le Brokys ijs. To John Reade 5s. The residue
of my goods not bequeathed I leave to Isabella my wife and John
Godyn my son whom I make executors, that they may ordain for
the health of my soul as shall seem best to them. This is my
last will as to the disposal of my lands and tenements, rentes to
Thomas Kenet, Mat. Attewods, Ni. Baker, and John Reade my
feoffes. They are to enfeoff my wife of and in my messuage in
Folkestone and in 2 acres of pasture near Gladherst to have and
to hold to the said Isabella for life, she to keep the messuage
windtight and watertight at her own expense, after her death the
messuage to remain to said son John for ever. He to pay to
Henry his brother 33s. 4d. The two crofts to remain to Henry
my son.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 2, folio 12.
(Latin) Richard Godyn of Stalisfeld. Will 19 June 1479;
proved 25 September 1479. To be buried in churchyard of Stals-
feld. To Richard Parson and Joan Parson neis filiol 4d. To
Sexburge my wife 20 sheep. Residuary legatee and executors :
Wife Sexburge, and John and Richard Godyn my sons. After
decease of wife to John and Richard my sons my lands in parish
of Stalisfeld and Eselyng. To William and James Godyn my
sons lands in Otrynden. To Alice my daughter when married 5
marks out of my lands in Monkton. Proved by said Anne.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 2 or 3, folio 12.
Latin. Simon Godyn of Otrinden. Will 14 June 1479;
proved 21 April 1480. To be buried in Otrinden churchyard.
To high altar i2d. Residue of goods to Thomas Andrew and
Felicia my daughter. Felicia my daughter to receive dues
between Richard Godyn and Sexborowe his wife and me. Simon
Peper my feoffee to deliver lands to Thomas Andrew and to
Felicia my daughter and at deceased of said Thomas and Felicia
to remain to children of said Felicia.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 2 or 3, folio 16.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 52 1
Latin. John Godyn of Scholden. Will 10 December 1488;
proved 22 July 71489? To be buried in churchyard of
St. Nicholas Scholden. For obit and trigintals my executors to
provide. To Beatrice Valens nine measures of wheat. Agnes
my wife to have my lands for life and at her decease to Margaret
my daughter. To Church 40s. To high altar 6s. 8d. Residuary
Legatee : wife Agnes. Executors : wife Agnes and John
Osbarn.
Archdeaconry Canterbury, Liber 5, folio 6.
Alice which was the wife of Richard Godyn and one of the
daughters and heires of William Chaldane. Will 20 November
1499; proved 16 May 1499. To be buried in churchyard of St.
Bartholomew Waltham. To parish church of Godmersham.
To parish church of Grundale 4d. each. Parish church of
Hastynglye 4d. To new light in Elmested 3s. 4d. To repara-
tion of a boke called the manuell for Waltham Church 6s. 8d. and
to drying and making an antifoner for the same church 40s. To
Isabell my sister i2d. To Clement her son I2d. To Joan John-
son 4d. To Cecelye Acourt 4d. Executors : Henry Bett and
William a Courte. Overseer : Sir William Reade, Chaplayn.
William Bett son of Henry Bett to have first choice of buying
my tenement in Waltham. Witnesses : Sir Willia Rede, Sir
Robert Pynnell, Alexander Cunyngham, Clerke, John Prowde,
Robert Morys, John Vnderwood, and John Cooke.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 8, folio 2.
(Latin.) John Goddene. Will 15 August 1502; proved 2.7
October 1502. To be buried in Monkton churchyard in parish
of Ottrendon. To Rosina my daughter a sheep. To Elisabeth
my wife all utensils and goods in the house. Residuary legatee
and executors: John my son and John Howlatt. To John my
son my house and lands after wife Elizabeth has had them for
two years. To son John field called Sladf eld and 7 acres sumters
feld, 6 acres called Herst wood. To William my son 9 acres
called Reede, orchard called sumters gardyn, lands called Wil-
bettis, Gobgrimes. To wife Elizabeth 6s.8d. yearly by son John
and my daughter Rosine 4 marks. Land called Mayhouse to be
sold. Witnesses: dno John byn, Regere de Ottreden Henry
Filks et Jacob marchall.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 8, folio 11.
522 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
(Latin) John Godwyne of Vpchirche. Will 3 January
1505-6; proved 29 April 1506. To be buried in the churchyard
of Upchirche near the tombs of my kin. To High Altar 2od.
John Rye and Michael Bisshoppe are forgive their debts. Resid-
uary legatee and executrix : Joan my wife. Overseers : Thomas
Blackboye. Witnesses : Henrico Bollyng and Johe Baldr.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 10, folio 3.
Thomasyn Godwyn of Mersham, wedowe and relicte of John
Godwyn of Mersham. Will 2 March 1508-9; proved 16 April
1509. To my three sons a pair of sheets each. To Agnes
Alcoke a pair of sheets. To Alice Godwyn my best brasse pott.
To Johane my daughter my best rynglett ketyll. To son John a
brasse pot of a galon and a quart. To son Stephem. To
Marcus Godwyn, ditto each. To Johan Godwyn ij couerletts.
To Alice Godwyn four pair of sheets. Residuary Legatees and
Executors : John and Alice Godwyn. Witnesses : Sir William
Shennyld, John Myghell, William Luckyn.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 11, folio 1.
Elizabeth Goddyn of Folkstone. Will 5 December 15 10;
proved 29 March 15 10. To be buried in Folkestone churchyard
Sole legatee and executor : Son Henry. Witnesses : Thomas
Grub, John Wilmington, Robert Cole, and be me the vicar mann
mea propria. To John Goddyn my son land in Houthoke and
the messuage I now dwell in.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 11, folio 4.
William Goodwyn of Stalesfeld. Will 14 April 1513; proved
12 May 151 3. To making of rodeloft in Church when that is
begun 3s.4d. Residuary legatees and executors : Agnes my wife
and Roger my son.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 12, folio 8.
(Latin) Bartholomew Godyn of Folkestone. Will Penulti-
mate Febr. 15 15; proved 5 May 151 5. To be buried in church-
yard of Folkestone. To Anne my wife a featherbed. Residue
to son Thomas Godyn. Executors : son Thomas, John Wilmyn-
ton, Bartholomew Renet, Bartholomew Pysyng. Witnesses :
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 523
William Cleybroke curate, Thomad Vden, and William Baker.
Feoffees: Thomas Goldworth, William Baker, Thomas Vden,
and Thomas Hunt. A shop late in ferme to Henry Lukenor.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 12, folio 14.
Lewis Godyn of Mylton. Will proved 7 October 15 17. To
Erne my wife my lands and tenements for life and then at death
to my daughter, if wife is with child to share. Witnesses: M.
Thomas Austen vicar of Mylton. To church of Bobbyng five
marks. Residue as Rauff Hayman and Raygnold Signett say.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 13, folio 13.
Anne Goddyn, widow. Will 24 March 1511-12; proved 16
March 1 517-18. House and land in Ulcombe and Hedcorne to
be sold. An antiphones and cope for the church at Ulcombe.
Mr. Ralfe Seyntleger to have my house 20s. cheaper if he will
buy it. Executors : Thomas Homersham and William Valoner.
Overseer : my Mr. Sentleger. Witnesses : m. John Heed that
time being curate at Vlcombe.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 13, folio 2.
Stephyn Godyn of Mersham. Will 25 June 15 18; proved 26
July 1 5 18. To making new rodelofte in Sevyngton 8d. To
Joane my wife my household goods, grass growing in Sprotts-
croft. To Johan my suster a lamb. To Johan Wikeman ditto.
To Thomas Hunte my green coat £3.95. my brother William
Alcoke owes me. Executors : William Anncell and William
Buntyng. Witnesses : John Elis, Richard Sprote, the yonger,
and Thomas Edynden.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 14, folio 5.
Nicholas Godyn of Folkestone. Will 15 July 1520; proved
25 September 1520. Sole legatee and executrix: wife Alice, and
Henry Godden my father. Witnesses : John Cheseman, Richard
Cheseman, John Godden and Willm Jenken.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 14, folio 10.
William Goddyn of Vpchurche. county Kent. Will 30 Octo-
ber 1522; proved 25 November 1522. To Agnes my wife half
my household stuff, 3 kine, 30 ewes and £4. To Thomas Horton
524 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
io sheep. Xpofer Goddyn my best copple oxen, and my yong
horse called staggs price I3s.4d. the pece. . . . Robert Morley
io sheep To James May 20s. To Richard Maye 20s. To
Edward May 20s. To sister Alice 20s. To Neme my servant
3s.4d. To John Yong 2 ewes. Residuary legatee and executor :
Laurens Goddyn, John Morley of Iwade to be co-executor, and
Richard May, my sister's son, overseer. Tenement called Boxose.
Lands at Mowutton to Xpofer Goddyn. John Morley to have
my house in Iwade. Witnesses : Sir Aphabell, John Bortage,
Thomas Atwode, John Jurdyn, Thomas Dogett, Thomas Dodyn-
ton, John Wright, Richard Bordon, James Maye, Richard May,
and Xpofer Goddyn.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 15, folio 6.
Agnes Goodwyn of Stalysfeld widow. Will 15 December
1 51 7; proved 17 March 1523-4. To John my son my great
brass pott. Witnesses : Sir Willm Hubbard vicar of Stalisf eld,
John Alees, Willm Morter, Richard Jeffrey. To Richard and
Ewgenny my sonnes 20s.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 16, folio 3.
William Goodyng of East Sutton. Will 24 October 1526;
proved 4 December 1526. To Thomasine my wife, Robert Bis-
shoppe, Thomas Brigeman and Philip Bakar Executors. Lands
in East Sutton and Yalding to sons John and Thomas Goodyng
when 20 except 5 acres sold to William Charsey. To daughters
Alice and Bennet £5 each. My house in Chartway streete if my
children all die to Thomas Wilkokke and Robert Wylkok. Lands
called Battisgate and Willesgate to my sister Elizabeth Webbe
and my house called Downings to parish clerke for ever. Wit-
nesses : John Aparke, Robert Hadd, John Neale.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 17, folio 10.
John Goddyn of Bonyngton. Will 29 March 1527; proved
6 May 1527. A canabe cloth for sacrament. To Sir William
Garrett half a trentall. Sister 6s.8d. and my brother's two
daughters Matille Gooddyn and Thomasine Goddyn 8s.4d. each.
To Stephen a Stone a cowe. Brother William Gate £6. and my
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house and land in Mersham. Overseer : Nicholas Hurst. Wit-
nesses : Sir William Garrett, Richard Plegger, Stephen a Fen,
and Stephen a Stone.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 17, folio 14.
Harry Godyn. Will 12 March 1528-9; proved 25 April 1528.
Buried in churchyard of our Lady and Saynt Enswythe Virgin
of Folkestone. To Johane Browne two silver spoons. To chil-
dren of John Godyn my son. To Avyce Vden one silver spoon.
Money from Richate Kyelsham. My shop yn the bochers.
Residuary legatee and executrix: Joan my daughter. Execu-
tors: John Bakar of Curlynge, and John Lambert. Feoffees:
John Vden, John Baker and John Lambert. Witnesses: May-
estr Vicare hys curate and Willm Baker.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 18, folio 1.
Larence Goodwyne late of Faversham. Will 22 October
1529; proved 18 November 1529. Sole legatee and executrix:
Wife Agnes. To be buried in Faversham churchyard. Wit-
nesses: Hewgh Howlett, Raqualle Monde, PMoude.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 18, folio 10.
John Goodwyn of towne of Fau'sham, Kent. Will 6 July
1 531 ; proved 12 December 1531. To be buried in church of
our Blessed lade Virgyne of Faversham before the Ault' of
Sayncte John Baptiste between the stones of Saynt Kat'yns side.
To high ault' for tithes forgotten 3s.4d. To light before image
of St. John Baptist 3S.4CI. To ditto before Saynte Kat'yne 4d
and before St. Anne 4d. To each of said lights 4d. To cris
light 1 2d. At my bureing daye trantale of masses etc. £4. At
Moneths day £4. At twelvemoneths day 40s. and trentale of
mases in church of Faversham etc. The poore people to have
viz. old people pence and young children of people half pence.
Among the clerk for service by note 8d. and among the children
8d. and at moneths day and twelve moneths day. To eu'y preste
at burying 6d. I will the grete bell of the church of Faversham
be rung alone at burying and moneths day by space of six houres
and the Ryngars i2d' eu'ry time beside sexton's dutie. To
Maister Vicar of Faversham for brede & wyn for said trentall
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and masses 8d. To Abbay and Monasterie of Sayncte Saviour
of Fauersham for my soule and all xtian soules at burying day
an obit and other at moneths day with dirige and masses and to
be praid for me at chaptre house their charitie as a brother of
thears and for a dirige 20s. To observant freres of Canterbury
to praye for my soule 4s. To blacke freres and Augustyn freres
yn Canterbury 8s. betweene theym. Executors to cause a stone
to be leyde vppon my grave of value of 20s. "with my name
And the Addition of John A london And the Armes of the
portes sett graven vppon the sane stone." To repair of church
of Faversham 20s. To repair of church of Lynstede 3s.4d. To
honeste priest to say masse in church of St. John Baptist in
Faversham for my soule for three yeares 10 marks yerely etc.
To my eldest suster the wifr of William Abbott dwelling besides
Greenewich 6s.8d. To servant Elizabeth Ascon 4 marks sheets
cowerlet blanketts platters saucer of pewter, candelsticks, etc. at
her marriage and if she die to be disposed for my soule etc.
Executors to trouble no one who owes me etc. Att my twelve-
moneths mynde Executors to deliuer to Geffry Goodwyn the
Masor I bought of Thomas Birtche and halfe dozen of silver
spoones of the Apostoles, also ditto to Andrewe Goodwyn the
maser bought of Richard Forman and half douzen siluer spones
of the smalest sort. To servant Elizabeth White 20s. at mar-
riage if she abide with her maister etc. To six of my pourest
neighbours for gowns 2.y2 yeards of blakke coten brode clothe
per yeard 13d. and 4d. towards making, and for holding torches
4d. Residue to my wyf e Johane whom togaydre with her father
in lawe Thomas Smyth I make executors. Overseer : Robert
Maycote, gentilma'. Witnesses : Willm Montagewe, notary
writer of these presentes, Edward Cooke, cutler, Richard
Swayne. Last will of me John Goodwyn touching my lands,
Feoffees to suffere Johane my wif to have all my lands in Faver-
sham and lande bought of John Chilton of Wye, gent, lying at
Besynges, she paying lord's rent and a peny in sylver every Sun-
day at the queris end in church of Faversham for morning masse
etc. all to said wif for life, and if she be with child to child, but
if not with child, or child die, to my right heirs. Provided if
wif or heirs be troubled or put out of land bought of John Chil-
ton to occupying other land given in assurance and also 20s. a
year for mass for my soul, my wif's soule and all Xtian soules
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 527
for ever out of land in Faversham purchased of John Chilton
viz 6s.8d. out of seven tenements in East streete and Preston
Streete which were late Thomas Waller and 3s.4d. out of mes-
suag I dwell in and 6s. 8d. out of messuage in Weste streete that
Robert Whytton now inhabits and 3s 4d. out of said land late
purchased of John Chilton, the vicar to have for obit I2d. and
two other priests 8d. and clerk 4d. and for bells 2od, the bell
man 4d, and for four tapers above the biere 8d. and to the chil-
dren 4d, and to churchwardens i6d. and to the Ancrese 4d. To
her woman 2d. and residue of 20s. to poore. Executors and
overseer to publish in church of Lynstede and other churches
nygh at same tyme as most people are assembled how they make
sale in fee symple of all my lands etc. in Lynsted, the money to
pay debts and bestowed in deeds of charity.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 19, folio 10.
Johane Goodwyne the wydowe of John Goodwyn late deceased,
while he lived of Faversham. Will 18 September 1531 ; proved
12 December 1531. Sole legatee and executor: My father in
law Thomas Smith of Faversham. Witnesses : Sir Willm
Strynger, (sic) Wylson.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 19, folio 10.
Dionyse Goddyn of Folkstone, widow. Will 13 March 1530-
31 ; proved 16 October 1534. To Joan Ketham wife of Richard
Ketham my best gown. To Dionyse their daughter two pair of
sheets, or her brother William if she dies before 20. To Meryan
daughter of Thomas Ketham a brass pot. From Elizabeth Bred
a girdle. Residue to son Richard Ketham and execution. John
Lambard, John Baker of Curling, and John Vden are enfeoffed
of lands which I had of Henry Goddyn my late husband. Wit-
nesses : William Phylypp of Folkstone iurat, John Fynche smyth
and Symon Stacy comen clerke of the towne of Folkestone.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 20, folio 1.
Thomas Godyn of Folkestone. Will 26 December 1538;
proved 19 September 1539. Sole legatee and executrix: Wife
Margaret. Witnesses: Sir Rychard Shyryngton vycar and
Wyllm Jenken.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 21, folio 12.
528 ENGLISH GOODWIN* FAMILY PAPERS.
John Goodwyne of Boxeley, county Kent, yeoman. Will 17
April 1547; proved 25 May 1547. To son Hugh Goodwin £5.
To son John Goodwyne £6. I3s.4d. To son William Goodwyne
£13. 6s.8d. To son Thomas Goodwyne £6. ijs^d. To daugh-
ter Johane £3. 6s.8d. To daughter Elizabeth £3. 6s.8d. Resid-
uary legatee and executrix: Wife Elizabeth. Witnesses: Guy
Maylyne, George Tynley, iur.. Richard Bryce. To Margaret
Goodwine my daughter £3. 6s.8d.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 26, folio I.
John Goodwin of St. George's, Canterbury. Will 19 July
1551 ; proved 8 August 1551. To uncle Thomas Graunte of
Adisham my house in Fordwiche paying to Helen Wildbore my
daughter in law 40s. To Thomas Graunte's wife mine aunt my
wife's best gown. To Richard Smith and Alice his wife my
brass and pewter 6s.8d. To Richard Garner all brass he hath
of mine and I2d To his wife Elizabeth Garner two painted
clothes. To Agnes Wildbore daughter of Jerome Wildbore a
brass pott. To Alice Preston my greatest stuppyne. To Lau-
rence son of Thomas Aplegate my best pot. To Christopher a
pair of white stocks. My linen among Elizabeth Garner and
Young's widow. To John Jasper the elder my fryse cote. To
Thadmus Chadborn a skottish cap. To Gilbert Briggis a load
of wood. To Young's widow ditto. To Mother Frentchborn
ditto, to John Jasper thelder ditto. To Christopher Nettleship
ditto. Father Jalden ditto, Preston's wife ditto, Christopher
Androw ditto, John Hanke ditto, Father Parker of St. Pauls
Parish ditto, Peter Morrell ditto. To Crippyns widow a
load of wood. Executor : Thomas Aplegate, tailor. Witnesses :
Thomas Edmonde. Clerke, Gilbert Bridgs, Wm. Newenton,
Thomas Chadborn.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 29, folio 7.
Thomas Godden of Folkystone, county Kent. Will 8 October
1553; proved 19 June 1554. To my brother Bartholomew
Pysinge my wheat and 2.y2 acres of ground in keeping of my
brother in law John Kennet. My brother Bartholomew Goddyn
owes me £5 I3s.4d. To brother in law William Kennet £4. To
Joan Pergate daughter of Henry Pargate I3s.4d. To Alice
Brokes daughter of John Broks of Kennington I3s.4d. To
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Agnes Smythes, widow I2d. To John Gowgh i6d. To Johan
Sollys I2d. To Alice Jordeigne I2d. Executor: brother Bar-
tholomew Pysinge. To mother Margaret Goddyn land in Folke-
stone and then to brother Bartholomew Goddyn. Witnesses :
John Hart, Nicholas Bakar.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 29, folio 7.
John Godden, parish clerke of Folstone. Will proved 17
March 1558. To be buried in Folstone churchyard beside my
father and mother. To Jone my wife my house and lands and at
her decease as follows. To son William my close at Marvell and
land at Ingle. To Richard my son house at Broks. To Adrean
my son my close at Est broke. To son Edmond close called
Shodwell. Residuary legatee and executrix: Jone my wife.
Witnesses : William Jacobe, jurate, John Edward, John Browne.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 33, folio 5.
William Godyn of Barsted. Will 24 January 1558; proved
22 April 1559. To Elizabeth Pepper a folke bed. Residue to
wife Joan my executrix. Overseers : John Godyn and William
Poutrell. To son William my house and land in Barsted, he
paying his sisters Mildred Godyn and Emet alvollett five marks
each. If children die, William Beale and James Goddyn son of
John Goddyn to succeed. Witnesses : Tangay Bellek, clearke,
John Ame, Robart Bause, Robarte Bate, John Goddin, William
Pukell
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 32, folio 2.
John Goddyn of Newyngham, county Kent. Will 30 April
1557 ; proved 20 September 1550? To son Andrew my best coat.
To Elizabeth and Margaret Goddyn daughters of son Thomas
Goddyn six platters. To John Baker my godson son of Thomas
Baker 10s and to Thomas Baker his brother 5s. To William
Baker 5s. out of my farm called Peverrells forstal in Otteryden,
then father Thomas Baker to deliver a pot that Mother Sare gave
Andrew my son. To son Andrew lands abovementioned in
Ottrynden If he die to Thomas my son. To son Thomas land
called Burned wood. Witnesses : John Plummer, Robert Tyck-
nall.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 32, folio 7.
53° ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Geffrye Goodwyn of Feuersham, county Kent. Will 16 Janu-
ary 1560 3 Eliz ; proved 24 April 1561. To be buried as nigh
to sepulchre of John Goodwyn otherwise called John A London
my uncle. To poor of Faversham 10s. To mending Brewers
Lane in parish of Hernehill, county Kent 6s.8d. To servant Joan
White daughter of Nicholas White of Loddenham, husbandman,
40s. To Elizabeth White another daughter 40s. when 20. To
Elizabeth White the younger another daughter 40s. To Alice
Horsley a pair of sheets. To Joan Dodd my servant 6s.8d. To
John Hutchinson my wife's son £5 when 21. To John Webb,
son of Thomas Webb, some time of Faversham, haberdasher,
deceased 40s. To Thomas Rye the yonger one ofson and heirs
of Edward Rye deceased my maser which was sometime his
fathers. Residuary legatee and executrix: wife Elizabeth.
Overseers : Thomas Stran' sham and Henrye Philpott of Faver-
sham, Juratts. Witnesses: Henry Bonde, Robarte lvyer, John
Colwell. To wife Elizabeth house I dwell in bought of Wyll-
yam Molayshe and a garden bought of Robart Grover and at her
decease to be sold and 20s. to poor, residue to John Goodwin son
of Andrew and Thomas and John the sons of Thomas my
brothers . . House between Smithesbridge and the Newe house
late Willia, Forrests and four shambles in middle row of butchers
shambles late his two which I purchased of one William Mackott
and 40s. to Constance daughter of said Andrew. To Margaret
Barge wife of Edward Barge Glover 40s. To Richard son of
Elizabeth daughter of Andrewe Goodwin aforesaid £7
when 20.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 35, folio 4.
Frances Goodwyn of Norborne. Will 21 December 1563;
proved 13 June 1564. To servant John Parker half a quarter of
barley. To godson Frances Goodwyn two bushells of barley.
To five children £25 in hands of Brother Thomas Goodwyn of
Nonington, my daughter Mercy to be paid when 18, and my sons
when 24. One third goods to wife. Youngest son William to be
with my wife. Eldest son Thomas to brother Thomas. To
brother John Goodwin two bushells of wheat. Executors:
Stephen Gybbes of Woorde and Robert Hughan of Estrye.
Overseer: brother Thomas Goodwyn. To Thomas, eldest son,
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 531
tenement lately Mychell Frauncis at Harenden. Witnesses : Wil-
liam Baker, William Barbor, Thomas Colyns, Robt Grove a
wrytor.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 38, folio 60.
William Godden of Foulstone, county Kent. Will 8 March
1 571; proved 3 May 1572. To daughter Judith 40s. To son
Richard Godden the long settell. To Thomas Godden my son
a cupbord. Residuary legatee and executrix: Joan my wife.
Overseer : William Jacob, Jurat. Lands at Ingle to wife Joan
and then to Richard my son. Land called the Weul to son
Thomas. Land at Hurst and my lodge at seaside to be sold.
Witnesses : Willia Jacon, John Chapman, Richard Elwold,
Audrin Godden.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 41, folio 391.
William Goodwyn of Boxlye, county Kent, husbandman. Will
16 December 1572; proved 10 March 1572. To be buried near
my twoo sons. To Alice my wife £30. To brother Thomas
Goodwyn 20s. To sister Margaret wife of Ellyce Henneker 40s.
To Fraunses Waynwright my servant 20s. To John Burfyld
one other of my servants 20s. To Robert Barton my neyghbour
20s. To Ellen Cooper my maid servant 10s. To Christofer
Waterman my sister's son £20. To John and Thomas sons of
Ellyce and Margaret £5 each. To brother John Goodwyn £10.
Executrix: Wife Alyce. Overseer: brother in law Ellyce
Heneker.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 42, folio 12.
Alyce Goodwyn, widow, late wife to Willyam Goodwyn of
Boxlye, county Kent. Will 19 June 1573; proved 16 July 1573.
To brother William Hartrope 40s. To cosen Jane Wyatt, daugh-
ter to my cosen Edward Wyatt, £10. To Wyllyam Martin my
husband's godson 50s. To Jone Martyn his sister 50s. To
servant John Shyngle 20s. To Elen Cooper my maid black
cassock. To neighbour Stockwell and wife 10s. To cosen
Edward Wyatt my lease of the Gosse. Rest of goods and lease
of Borley to Francis Waynwright my sister's son. To Katherin
the maid that tended me in my sickness 10s. Witnesses : Thomas
Gouldinge, Wyllyam Hartroppe.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 42, folio 59.
532 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Walter Goddyn of Chart next Sutton Vallance, yeoman. Will
2 June 1577; proved 25 September 1577. To Edmond Stydoll
20s. To Elizabeth my wife £100 and £4 yearly for life to be
paid at Trottiscliffe church by son Thomas. To son Edward
£100. To son George £100, son Anthony £50, son James £50.
To son in law Henry Hannslyf e £40. To Elizabeth my daughter
£60. To Marye Goddyn my daughter £45. To Mary Franklyn
my wive's daughter £5. Lands in Trottisclyfe to son Thomas
Godyn. Residue to Nicholas Godyn my son and executor and
Anthony my son overseer. Witnesses : Nycholas Myller, James
Goddyn. George Francklyn, Laurance Myller, Stephen Norton.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 43, folio 57.
John Goodden of Ospringe, county Kent, laborer. Will proved
12 June 1582. To Thomas Goodden 21s. in hands of Mathew
Tayler of Feuersham. To Parnell my daughter a heifer and
40s. That Edward Sandgat owes me. Residuary legatee and
executrix: Wife Mary. Overseer: Robert Porrege of Ospringe.
Witnesses : Edward Wire, Thomas Wood, Stephen Jekyn, John
Watts.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book Lovelace, folio 223.
Wyllyam Goddyn of Upchurche, county Kent. Will 30 Sep-
tember 24 Eliz; proved 12 November 1582. To son Rycharde
Godden £10. To son John Goddyn £10. To son Wyllyam God-
den £10. To son Alexander Goddyn £20. To daughter Alyce
£20. To daughter Agnes £30. Executor: brother Richard
Goddyn of City of Rochester, Brewer. Overseers : friends John
Lloyde of Upchurch, clerk, Symon Boate of Newington, county
Kent, yeoman. Witnesses : John Lloyde, clerk, Robert Haull.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book Lovelace, folio 309.
John Goodwyn of Boxeley. Will 18 January 26 Eliz ; proved
2 May 1585. To son Thomas Goodwyn 50s. out of £10 given
him by his uncle Heth. To son William Goodwyn 50s. To
daughter Jane Goodwyn 50s, and the remainder of £10 on 23.
My brother Thomas Goodwin to be my praiser. To son Richard
Goodwyn £3. To daughter Elizabeth Browne 40s. To son John
Goodwyn 5s. for that he is already otherwise considered. To
son Edwarde Goodwyn £30. £10 when legacy of my brother
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 533
William Goodwin to poor of Boxeley is paid. Executor : son
Simon Goodwyn. Overseer: Brother Thomas Goodwyn. Wit-
nesses : Phillip Hills, clerke, Fraunscis Wenwright.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 45, folio 299.
Vincent Goodin of Norborne. Will 13 March 27 Eliz : proved
1 June 1585. Goods to uncle Robert Hugin. Money in hands
of John Gybbes and money in hands of my brother Thomas
Goodyn. Witnesses: William Stevens, Roger Sayer, John
Hadley, scriptor.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 45, folio 262.
James Gooddin, Ottereden, deceased. Administration 29 July
1586 to Joan the relict. Bondsmen: William Godfrey of Bar-
sted, husbandman, and Edward Robertes of ditto, blacksmith.
Bonds in £40. Inventory £17. 17s. 2d.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Act Book 22 (1586-90),
folio 33.
John Gooden late of Boxlie deceased. Administration to
Simon Gooden brother of deceased. Bondsmen : Simon Gooden
and Anthony How of the City of Canterbury inholder. Bonds
in 40 marcs. Inventory £11. 6s.od.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Act Book 22 (1586-90),
folio 97.
John Gooddyn of Swinfield. Will proved 26 June 1587. To
wife Jone all goods for life and at her decease to son Augustine.
To son Ezechais 40s. a year for five yeares, and to daughter
Ursula a cowe. Witnesses : Roberte Sumon, Thomas Tresser,
Nicholas Lad.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 47, folio 50.
John Goodin, late of Swinford. Will 26 June 1587. Was
proved by oath of Thomas Tresser and because the testator had
named no executor in his will, administration was granted to
Joanna Goodin, relict of deceased. Inventory £15. ios.5d. The
said Joanna, Thomas Tresser of Swinf eild, yoman, and Augustus
Gooden of same, husbandman, bound in £20.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Register 22, folio 99.
534 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
James Goddin of Charte next Sutton Vallance, county Kent.
Will 18 April 1588; proved 23 April 1588. To brother Nicholas
Goddin £5 and to his wife my sister £5, to Peeter his son 20s.,
and Anne his daughter 20s. To my mother Elizabeth Goddin
£10. To brother Anthony Goddin £10. To brother George Bal-
dock £5. To sister Rainolds and my brother Rainolds £10. To
brother Hansley and sister Hansley £ioT/2 Residuary legatee
and executor : brother Henry Hansley. Witnesses : Robarte
Master, Anne Harly, George Daye, Henry Hansley.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 47, folio 128.
James Goddin of Chart next Sutton. Will 23 April 1588.
Inventory £61. 17s. 6d.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Register 22, folio 15.
Bartholomew Goodwin of Cheriton. Will proved 21 Decem-
ber 1 591. To Goodwin Topcliffe his daughter's son the bed he
laid on when he died. To Elizabeth Topcliff an angell of gold
with a hole in it. Witnesses : William Beane, Maudelin Jacobb,
Alice Chaundler. Nuncupative will.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 48, folio 209.
Jone Gooding of Bobbing next Sittingborne, widow. Will 7
January 1589; proved 11 April 1592. To Pdaughter Sybyll
Gooding a cauldron of brass four gallons when 20. Residuary
legatee and executor : son Stephen Walbanke. Witnesses : John
Jennings, Henry Carnell, Michael Legrin.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 48, folio 316.
Robert Godden of East Sutton, county Kent, yeoman. Will 10
September 1598; proved 12 October 1598. Executor: brother
in law and friend Thomas Theobald gent. Overseers : Henrie
Frier gent and Fraunces Rai worth. To Sara Godden my daugh-
ter £10 given her by my father. To Susanna my daughter now
wife of Thomas Barton 10s. To Robert Godden, John Godden,
Elizabeth Godden, Clemence Godden, Mable Godden and Sil-
vester Godden my sons and daughters the residue when of age.
The farm I let to Nicholas Crumpe of Ottham, lands at Mutten-
den hired of Mr. Streaton. I owe my mother in law Clemence
Theobald widow £10. Witnesses: Henrie Frier, Nicholas
Crompe, Fra: Raiworthe, John Walter, Bennet Walter.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 51, folio 52.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 535
Valentine Goodwin of Tonge, county Kent. Will 13 January
1598; proved 15 February 1598. To my eldest daughter Dorothy
£10. To my youngest daughter Abigaell £10. To son John £10.
Residuary legatee and executrix: Margaret my wife. Wit-
nesses : Nicholas Catlett, Thomas Nashe.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 51, folio 203.
William Goden of the town and port of Sandwich, shoemaker
Will 19 January 1599; proved 11 February 1599. To be buried
in churchyard of St. Clements. To wife Agnes Goden all move-
able goods. My son Goden and my wive's son John Gatts to
pay their mother Agnes Goden my wife £4 yearly. To my
daughter Tamsen Godden £30. To Katherine Gatts £5. To
Joane Gatts £5. All £40 to come from an indenture due from
Nicholas Crowherst of East Mallinge. The house I dwell in to
son John and wife's son John Gatts on condition John Gatts pays
John Verrall of Sandwich gent £34 to redeeme part of the house
mortgaged to him. Wife to receive rents till son John Godden
comes 21. Witnesses: W: Glover, John Bishop, and me Caleb
Field scrivenor.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 51, folio 428.
Nicholas Godden of Charte next Sutton Valence, yeoman.
Will 17 March 1599; proved 20 June 1600. To Peter my son
£20 when 24. To Nicholas, Thomas and Francis my sons £30
each when 24. To my daughter Elizabeth £20 when 19 or mar-
ried. To Hanslet Godden son of my brother George Godden
£3. 6s.8d. Executrix : Wife Margaret. Overseers : Henry
Hanslett and Thomas Bridgeland my brothers in law, and George
Daye of Boughton Munchelsey, yoman. Witnesses : Fra :
Raworth, George Day.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 51, folio 426.
Richard Godden of Folkestone, county Kent, cooper. Will 7
September 1604; proved 28 December 1604. To John Godden
my son and unto Abraham Gooden and unto Anne, Amy and
Joane Howherst my two (sic) daughters my goods. To Mary
Godden my daughter in law, wife unto my son Thomas Godden
lately deceased one cow, four sheep. To son John Godden the
shop I now dwell in. To son Abraham the house I dwell in and
2^/2 acres of land, he to pay John his brother £14. To Bar-
536 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
tholomew Gooden son of said Thomas Godden deceased £20. To
Margaret Godden daughter of my son Thomas Godden £5.
To daughter in law Mary Gooden 10s. yearly for ten years. To
Daniell Gooden son of John Godden my lodges near my lands
called Doorelocks. To John Goye the chamber he now lies in
during life. Executor : son Abraham Godden. Witnesses :
Phillippe Vyncent, Beniamyn, Master Robert Coulverden,
Thomas Godden.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 52, folio 368.
Commission to Mr. Saloman Boxer, vicar of Morden, to admin-
ister oathe to Alice Gooden relict of Francis Godden late of
Marden, to administer etc. Void because goods in diocese of
Rochester amount to more than £10 as certified by Mr. Boxer.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Act Book 2.7 (1606-1609),
folio 32.
John Goodinge of Little Charte, county Kent. Will 1 1 Novem-
ber 1606; proved 3 December 1606. My wife to have profits for
life and at her decease equally to be divided among my four sons
Richard, James, George and Thomas. Residuary legatee Wife
Betteris. Executor : William Hoggett the younger of Pluckly.
Witnesses : Thomas Motes, Richard Younge.
Archdecanory of Canterbury, Book 54, folio 331.
Edward Goodin of St. John the Baptist, Isle of Thanet, yeoman.
Will 21 February 1608; proved 8 March 1608. To John Goodin
my son the house I dwell in when 21, until then son Robert Goodin
and Thomas Coppin of St. Laurence Ramsgate to have profits.
To daughter Joan Goodin £20. To daughter Mary Goodin £20.
To daughter Dionis Goodin £20. To daughter Anne Goodin £20.
To son Robert Goodin all my other houses and lands. Executors :
Son Robert Goodin and Thomas Coppin. Overseers: Edward
Toddye, Thomas Browman. Witnesses: Edward Toddy,
Thomas Browman, Edward Edgeworth, minister, scriptor.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 57, folio 215.
Valentine Goddinge parish of Lidden, county Kent. Will 6
August 1609; proved 12 September 1609. To Martha my
daughter now the wife of Thomas Robins £8, if he pay my wife
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 537
£5. ios, if not no legacy. To Erne Goddinge my daughter £8.
To Elizabeth Godding my daughter £8. To Gilian my daughter
£8. To Sara my daughter £8. To Ellene my daughter £8. To
my father Goddinge and my mother to have the use of a cow.
Residue to my son Valentine. Executrix: Wife Ellen. Wit-
nesses : John Clement, George Wattes.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 56, folio 293.
Henry Goddin, Ospreye. Administration 18 December 1609
to relict Offra Goddin. Bondsmen: William Goddin of Stone
by Faversham, husbandman and Thomas Greene of Ospreye,
husbandman, in £30. Inventory 10 January 1609/10 £24. os. 2d.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Act Book 27 (1606-1609),
folio 194.
Aufrey Goodwin of Stone, widow. Will 11 December 161 1;
proved 11 December 161 1. To be buried in Ospringe church-
yard To daughter Margery wife of Thomas Greene 6s. To
daughter Agnes wife of William Punnett 6s.8d. To Henry son
of Thomas Greene 20s. To the child Margery goes with 20s.
To Harbert son of William Punnett 2s. To Aufry Biggs £7
when 20 and the bees which are at my brother's Thomas Woods.
Residuary legatee and executor : William my son. Witnesses :
John Juyees, John Williams Curate of Morton, 'tertio crossed
our Imprimo inserted.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Register 57, folio 102.
Leonard Goddin. Will 2 November 1612; proved 9 December
1612. To poor of Ospringe ios by assistance of Mr. Parkinson
the minister. Sole legatee and executrix : Wife Dorothy to bring
up our children. Witnesses : Robt Piatt, Paulina Aunsell.
(Late of Ospringe).
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Register 59, folio 257.
Dorothy Goddin of Ospringe, county Kent, widow. Will 13
August 1617; proved 22 November 1617. To Robert Wyer my
son lands in Feuersham near Ospringe street now in occupation
of me. To youngest daughter Anne £20 when 21. To daughter
Joane Goodin £20 when 21. To daughter Mary Goddin £20
when two years after my decease. To son James Goodin £20.
538 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
To Leonard Goodin my son £20 and a silver beaker given by his
grandfather James Goodin. To Dorothie and Elizabeth Wier
my two daughters £5 each. Residuary legatee and executor:
Son Robert Wier. Overseer : my brother Richard Giles. Wit-
nesses : Richard Giles, Thomas Hubbard scriptor.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 62, folio 427.
Thomas Godden of Bobbing, county Kent, yeoman. Will 15
April 1619; proved 11 May 1619. To James Tonge and William
Buncker churchwardens of Bobbinge y2 seam of wheat for poor.
To Edward Godden son of Edward Goodden my natural brother,
late of Dover deceased 10s. To Israeli Goodden son of said
Edward Gooden 10s. To my sister Elizabeth wife of William
Dadson 10s. To sister Jane wife of Christopher Browne 10s.
To nephew Simon son of brother Simon Gooddin 10. To nephew'
Thomas son of said Simon 10s. To Margaret Vuglye widow 10s.
To my servant Henrye Vuglye doublet and breeches. To Master
Reinolds vicar of Bobbing 10s. To Henry Smoething my late
wife's son £20. Residuary legatee and executrix : Daughter
Sarah Gooddin. Overseers Ambrose Wilson of Hartlepp, yeo-
man and James Tonge of Bobbinge, yeoman. Witnesses:
Francis Reinolds vicar of Bobbing, Thomas Hedd, Willm Gillet.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Book 62, folio 42.
Robert Godwyn of Sandwich, county Kent, grocer. Will 26
July 1622 ; proved 3 October 1622. To neighbour Robart Euers
my riding colt. To Edward my son all lands. Executor : Peter
Lamell my brother in law. Witnesses : John Peke, Richard
Birkhead, and Robert Michell.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 66, folio 257.
Morgan Goodwyn of Feuersham, county Kent. Will 2 April
1624; proved 17 June 1624 To Mr. Phillips minister of gods
word 15s. to preach my funeral sermon. To wife Mary Good-
wyn my lease of dissolved monastery of Feursham and the lease
of the house called the King's head, she pays to my son Daniell
and daughter Anne Goodwyne £20. Residuary legatee and exec-
utrix: my wife Mary. Witnesses: William Collet, William
Thurston, and Alec Evans.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 66, folio 346.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 539
Leonard Godden of Feuersham, miller. Will 4 November
1625; proved 14 November 1625. To Margaret my wife the
lease of my mill she to pay to Leonard son of my brother James
Godden late deceased £3 yearly and also to Susan Godden the
daughter of my said brother. To sister Anne Godden £5. To
sister Joane Godden 20s. To my sisters Mary, Dorothye and
Elizabeth 20s. each. To brother Robert Wyer 20s. Executrix :
Margaret my wife. Witnesses : John Phillipps, John Plummer,
and Robert Hix.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 64, folio 112.
Stephen Goodwyn of Owre, county Kent, yeoman. Will 11
November 1622; proved 28 January 1624/5. To Joane my wife
a messuage I now dwell in, after her decease to my son in law
William Blankett for three years, to pay to my son Richard
Goodwyn £5 if he come to demand it, also to pay to Dorothy and
Elizabeth Pantry 20s. apiece after their mother's death. My
house after the above three years to son Alexander Goodwyn.
To wife the house widow Churchyard lives in purchased of
George Greenstreete and Robert Greenstreet his son in Faver-
sham, then to son Richard if he come to demand it and to pay
to Stephen Blankett son of William Blankett my godson £5, but
if he be dead and doe not come againe then the house shall be
sold. Residue among my three children Alexander Goodwyn,
Richard Goodwyn, and Alice Blankett. If son Richard be dead
and come not again his part to Dorothy Pantry and Elizabeth
Pantry. Executrix : wife Joan. Overseer : William Blankett.
Witnesses : Robert Lestesden, Marke Elf rith, John Hawkins,
clerks, Henry Smith, Thomas Shillingford, and Benett Wiseman.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 66, folio 125.
John Godden of Waltham within this our county of Kent.
Will 19 November 1625; proved 11 January 1625. To Susan
my wife my lands and tenements in Waltham and to Frances my
second son after his wife. To Mary my eldest daughter 10s.
To Alee my daughter £7. To Daniel my youngest son £7. To
Ann my youngest daughter £7. To eldest son John £4. Exec-
utrix: wife Susan. "Also I make Joyes of Daniell Browning"
my friend and Frances, my son, overseers. Witnesses : William
Whitby, Henry Hubbert and Richard Mentill.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 64, folio 107.
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John Goodwin of Upchurch, yeoman. Will 14 February
1626-7; proved 9 March 1626. To John my eldest son £40. To
second son William £40 when 21. To third and youngest son
Abraham £40 when 21. To eldest daughter Elizabeth £30. To
daughter Agnes my second daughter £30. To Ales my third
daughter £30. To Mary my fourth and youngest daughter £30.
To Elizabeth my wife £80 and son John my executors. Over-
seers: Brother William Goodwyne and friend John Cecill of
Raynham, to oversee my executors in management of my Manor
of Gore.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 64, folio 347.
Jone Goodwin, widdow of Ore, county Kent. Will 24 Novem-
ber 1625; proved 3 February 1626-7. To be buried in Ore
churchyard near my husband. To daughter Dorothy Norese a
truckle bedstead and my big kettle. Residuary legatee and exec-
utrix : Elizabeth Pantrie my daughter. Witnesses : Edward
Mockett, Elsabeth Person, and William Blanckett.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 64, folio 359.
Nicholas Godden late of Thornhame. Will proved 12 August
1627. Nuncupative. He forgave his mother Marget Amies
money she owed him, except £10. To his half brother John
Amies and his half sister Ann Amies 20s. Residue to Elizabeth
Godden (now wife of William Wedd(sic) of Thornham) his
sister and his three brethren, Peter Godden, Thomas and Francis
Godden. His sister's portion and her husband's William Redde
should only have the profit during life, and her children to have
it at her death, viz. Anne Redd, Edward Redd and Thomas Redd.
Witnesses : Hanslett Godden of Thorneham, Marget Amies his
said mother.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 67, folio 347.
Henry Goodden, parish of Chilham, county Kent, yeoman.
Will 24 September 2 Chas. I.; proved 14 May 1628. Executrix:
wife Susan. To Michael Bett my son in law 5s. To son in law
William Wood my house at Shettenton, he to pay 40s. a year to
his brother John Wood, except land called Oldeside. To wife
Susan house where Adie Meere now occupys and house adjoin-
ing where Bartholomew Simons now dwells, and at her death to
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 541
Thomas, Edward, and Henry Bett sons of my son in law Michael
Bett, they to pay to their sisters Margerie Bett, Joane Bett, Jane
Bett, and Marie Bett £2 each. To Susan my wife the house I
lived in called Colts and then to my daughter Anne Pilcher. My
daughter Anne Pilcher to let my master Sir Dudley Diggs have
my house called Colts when my wife dies. Witnesses Henry
Seller and Adie Meere.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 67, folio 49.
Susan Goodin late wife of Henry Goodin. Will proved 8
November 1628. Susan Betts daughter of Mighael Betts exec-
utrix and £20. To Alse Hewet sheets, Jane Betts daughter of
Mighil Betts £5. To William Woods wife 20s. To Elizabeth
his daughter 20s. To James son of William Woods 20s. To
Henry Wood 5s, Thomas Wood 5d, John Wood 5s. and Amy
Wood 5s. To Christopher Viney 20s. To Robert son of John
Packman a settle. To Amy Wills my cloth gown. In George
Ilents hands £26. To Thomas Betts and to Richard Saverie the
residue Witnesses : Willm Turner and Ady Meare.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 67, folio 178.
Symon Goodwin of Fordwich, county Kent, yeoman. Will
14 December 1629; proved 11 January 1629/30. To my brother
Richard Goodwin's children be there five or six £5 each. To
grandchild Symon Walters 20s. To Symon Carden my godchild
40s. when 21. To John Wallis my godchild 40s. when 21. To
Mary Hilles my godchild £3. To widow Cock, Jane Howse, wife
of John House, and Jane Boykin wife of Nicholas Boykin 3s.
each. Executor : Calentyne Norton Esqr. of Canterbury. Wit-
nesses : Jo : Horleston, Willm Whitworth.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 67, folio 119.
Gabriell God wine of Tonge, county Kent, yeoman. Will 28
January, 6 Chas. I.; proved 22 January 1630. To son John
Goodwine my son my house and lands called Montone Corts in
Newnham, Attrinden, Meunton and Bordfilde. To daughter
Susan my house in Eslinge called Foxenend to pay 20s. yearly to
my daughter Elizabeth. To daughter Elizabeth my house in
Feversham called the Flying Horse. To daughter Sara 4 acres
of woodland called Burntwood and £15. Executor: Son John
Goodwin. Overseers: Xpher Allen gent, John Roke, and
542 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Buffin Godf ry. Witnesses : John Roke, Hennery Chambers,
Buffin Godfry, Christopher (sic)
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 67, folio 437.
Af ra Goodwin wife of Faniell Goddwin of Beaksbourn, county
Kent, yeoman. Will 8 March 1626-7; proved 12 January
1630-1. To poor of Kingstone wherein I was born 20s. and also
to poor of Barham 40s. To my brother John Nethersole £10, if
he die I give it the children of my Cozen Till of London. To
sister Gill £10, and to her seven children £35. To cosen Amys
the wife of Thomas Amys £4 and to her son 20s. To cousin Star-
top £5. To cosen Hambrooke £4. To cozen Mersh wife of
Thomas Mersh 20 marks and to her son my godson 20 nobles.
To two daughters of brother William Nethersole £16. To Cozen
Brett £4. To brother John Nethersoles two daughters married
at London £5. To my sister the now wife of my brother William
Nethersole 40s. To my brother Vincent Nethersole's widow and
her two sons and three daughters 40s. apiece To cosen Thomas
Hawkes £5. To my cozen the widow of Nathan Smith 40s. To
cozen Collard daughter of Smithet £3. To my cousin Sir
Frauncis Nethersole, Knight, 20 marks. To cozen William
Nethersole of London £30. Residuary legatee and executor : my
husband. Witnesses : Tho : Hales, John Nethersole, John
White, William Watmer, William Haynes and Tho. Mason.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 67, folio 440.
William Goodwine of Graverne, county Kent. Will 1 Febru-
ary 1630-1 ; proved 3 March 1 630-1. To eldest daughter Eliza-
beth £5 when 18. To second daughter Anna £5 when 18. To
Marts my third daughter £5 when 18. To Jaene my fourth
daughter £5 when 18. To Margaret my fift and youngest
daughter £5 when 18. Residue to William Littelwood my late
deceased wife's father of Faversham to keep my children and
give him execution. Witnesses : John Pye and Robert Lellesden.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 67, folio 439.
James Gooddinge of Smarden. Will 20 August 1639; proved
2 October 1639. To my two sons Richard and Edward £10 each
when 21. Residuary legatee and executrix: Wife Elizabeth.
Overseer: brother George Gooddinge. Witnesses: Thomas
Sharwood, Henry Pollard.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, will file 1639, no. 96.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 543
James Godwin of Bridg, county Kent, yeoman. Will 5
October 1640; proved 4 December 1641. To eldest son Alex-
ander Goodwinn £15 at 21. To son William Godwinn £15 at 21.
To son James £15 when 21. To daughter Alis Godwin £10 when
18. To Ann Godwin my daughter £10 when 18. To William
Pullam 50s. when 21. To Mary Pullam 50s. when 18. Resid-
uary legatee and executrix : Wife Ann. Witnesses : Henry
Gibbes, John Burton.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, file for 1641, no. 61.
Mareye Goodwin, Postlinge, Kent, widdowe. Will 17 Novem-
ber 1641 ; proved 12 February 1641/2. To John Kitcham my
daf ter's sonn bed etc. in my brother Thomas Kitham's house. To
John Kitham two payre of sheetes and a siluer bowle gold ringe
etc To William Kitham my dafter's sonn table etc. etc. To
Marey Kitham my dafter's dafter dwone bed etc eight diaper
napkins and siluer bowle. To Richard Kitham my dafter's sonn
smale siluer wyne bowle also £30 at 21. To Daniell Kitham my
dafter's sonn £30 at 21. To Sarles Kitham ditto ditto. To
Ruth Kitham my dafter's dafter ditto To Elizabeth Ridgden my
dafter's dafter £5 at 21 or marriage. Residue to Ruth Kitham
my dafter's dafter, executrix. Witnesses : Thomas Kitham,
William Wylding.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, File for 1641, no. 63.
William Godden of Frensted, yeoman. Will 16 January 1638;
proved 1 July 1642. To Anne Allen my wife's daughter £20.
To Elizabeth Godden my daughter £80 when 18. Residuary
legatee and executrix: Ann my wife. Witnesses: Salomon
Wood, Will Guildeford.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, File 1642, no. 71.
Thomas Gooden of Doddington, county Kent, husbandman.
Will 25 June, 18 Chas. I.; proved 18 July 1642. To James
Gooden my brother is. To Alexander and Robert Gooden my
brothers is. each. To Ann my sister 5s. Residuary legatee and
executrix: Joan my wife. Witnesses: Jeoffrey Skeere, John
Holinden, James Marshall.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, will filed 1642, no. 68.
544 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Ann Godden, Frensted, Kent, widdowe. Will 5 July 1645 >
proved 11 August 1645. To son Edward Allen beddinge etc. in
boye Edward lodginge chamber and release £20 part of £60 he
oweth me on condition he pay one half my funeral charges or else
I release £10 and no more. To daughter Elizabeth Godden one
trunke in Church over the Hall also one brand box and one half e
of wearinge lynnen. Residue to daughter Ann Allen, executrix.
Witnesses : Richard Thurston, William Guildef ord.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, file 1645, no- 4-8 •
Alexander Goodin of Kington. Will 4 June 1647; proved 4
December 1650. Being holle and sound in body and mind. My
son Griffin Goodin executor. To him my house and lands in
Great Hardes and my lease in Kingswood and my stocke and
croppe. To my wife Alles Gooden seven pounds a yeare and her
dwelling in either of the houses which shee will and one load of
wood. To my daughter Sillkes and to her three children 20s.
each. To Mary Goodden 20s. To James Gooddins five children
£5 each. To Anne the daughter of Grifin Goodin a table. Wit-
nesses : Edward Sankey, William Sankey, mark of Alexander
Goodden.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, file 1650, no. 14.
George Goodwin of St. Peter, Isle of Thanet, Kent, ropemaker.
Will 7 November 1660; proved 11 July 1661. To my wife Mary
Goodwin my messuage and tenement, lands etc. Certain prop-
erty to wife for life, then to my second son George Goodwin.
To my youngest son William Goodwine £20. To my eldest
daughter Mary Goodwine £20. To my second daughter Eliza-
beth Goodwine £20. To my youngest daughter Hanna Good-
wine £20. To third daughter Sara Goodwine £20. My son
George Goodwin sole executor. I desire my brother George
Curling to be overseer. Witnesses : Wm Wingfield, Isaac
Clarke.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 71, folio 102.
Edmund Goodwin, Thanington, Kent, gent. Will 6 Nov. 1658 ;
proved 15 October 1661. My body to be buried at the discretion
of my nephew and godson Edmund Younge of Tamington, yeo-
man. To the poor of the parish of St. James, Dover £3. To
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 545
Mary my wife an annuity or rent of £30. To the children of my
late nephew Thomas Younge deceased 40s. each. A house in St.
James in Dover known by the name of the 3 Squirrells to my
cousin Thomas Bathurst and his now wife. Edmund Young my
nephew and executor. Witnesses : Silvester the wife of Ri.
Spaine, Tho. Buttery his mark, Tho. Shindler.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 71, folio 200.
Thomas Godden parish Braborne, Kent. Will 8 April 1663 ;
proved 11 June 1663. To my wife Penelopy and my sonne
Richard Godden one parcel of land in Folkestone in a place called
Sandgate, ioynning on to the lands of Mr. Goodman Jenkins etc.
All the rest to be sold by my wife and son Richard. To my
daughter Martha Finch 5s. To my daughter Joane £10. To
my son Sladden £10. My wife and son Richard executors. Wit-
nesses : Edwd Home, Tho. Jenken.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 71, folio 424.
Robert Godwyn of Barrham, butcher. Will 8 July 1668;
proved 17 February 1671. To my wife Mary all my houses and
lands. To my daughter Daye ye house in Barrham Streete now
in the occupation of Thomas Gilpin the elder and three acres of
land. To Mary Menvell my grandchild the house that I now
dwell in. To Robert Menvell my grandchild the butcher's shop
and all the tools that belong to it, the scales and weights etc. To
Marye Daye the bed etc. Witness : Tho. Gilpyn. I give to my
son Thomas Butry 20s. I give to my son John Menvill 20s.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 73, folio 114?
William Godden, Faversham, gent. Will 2 January 1674;
proved 28 January 1674. To Joshua Lott of Stockbury, Kent
£5. I appoint Mary my daughter wife of John Terry of Faver-
sham, grocer, executrix. Witnesses : Rob. Terry, John Markes,
Tho. Southouse, jun, John Hunt.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber y^, folio 395.
Thomas Godden, Boughton Munchelsey, husbandman. Will
24 March, 33 Car. II ; proved 14 April 1681 To my two sons
James Godden and Thomas Godden executors. To my daughter
Anne, wife to Thomas Lee, the bed where I lie etc. and £20. If
546 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
my two sons die without sons living, then I give to my daughter
Anne's four children now borne, Elizabeth, Anne, Martha and
John £20. But if either son leave children or child then the gift
to be void. Witnesses: Jo: Savage, John Taylor, Mary Tour-
man.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Reg 75, folio 253.
William Churcheman. Will 3 April 1499 ; proved 24 October
1500. To be buried in Shelley churchyard Executors: brother
John, Edmund Vndredowne John Martyn. Lands in Stebbing
and Elmestede. To daughter Thomasine, wife to John Hogday,
tenement in Elmestede called Dowlys. Overseer : Robert Birche-
ley.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 8, folio 2.
John Churcheman of Wye. Will 9 July 1523; proved 26 July
1523. To sons William and Robert 26s. 8d each. To Johane
Godlove and Alice my daughters I3s.4d. each Residuary lega-
tees and executrix : Margery my wife. Witnesses : Sir George
Fierley, curate, Thomas Series and John Freman
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 16, folio 2.
Robart Churchman of Boughton Aluph. Will 8 November
1528; proved 12 January 1548/9. To be buried in churchyard
of Boughton aforesaid. To Richard Haman 2d. To Mother
Palmer 2s. To Tomasin Palmer 2s. To father Baker 2s. To
William Churchman my brother three pounds, 20s. at my moneths
mynde, and 20s. at Annunciation of our Lady next ensuinge and
twenty shillings at the feaste of the nativitie of our Lorde next
after. The residue to Tomasine Churchman my wife whom I
make sole executrix. Witnesses : David Cotton Wicher of
Kennyngton, Thomas Austen and George Bridge.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 33, folio 6.
Marye Churchman, singlewoman, of St. Peeter Sandwich.
Nuncupative will in the moneth of Marche last past; proved 29
May 1605. Lying sicke in house of Alice Swinforde, widowe, of
St. Peeter aforesaid she willed to her cozen the said Alice Swin-
forde the Ch which was given her by her father John Churchman
deceased in presence and heereinge of Ellen Mathewe wyfe of
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 547
Henrye Mathew of Sandwich and Magdalen Shortwilliams wife
of John Shortwilliams of Sandwich and divers others. Proved
by Alice Swinforde, legatee.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 56, folio 172.
Roberte Churchman, Kenington, Kent, husbandman. Will 26
March 1608; proved 11 April 1608. To be buried in Kenington
churchyard. To six poore persons in Kenington 46. apece,
namely George Turner, Henry Ashlies wife, Absons widowe,
Alice Reyner, widowe Batle and Robert Rayner. To my two
daughters Dennis Churchman and Susane Churchman £8 between
them at 21 etc. To son John Churchman one ewe one cowe. To
son Thomas Churchman ditto. To son Daniel Churchman ditto.
To son Moyses Churchman ditto, all to be put forth by advise of
their mother. To George Barry of Kenington one shepe to make
executrix discharge for certain money payd vnto Sara his wife.
Rest to wife Elizabeth. Concerning lands, to wife Elizabeth for
life use of house and land in Kenington then to my four sons
John Thomas Daniell and Moyses Churchman. Executrix : wife
Elizabeth. Overseer: John Carr. Witnesses: John Eaton,
Josias Brainforth.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Register 58, folio 352.
Andrew Churchman. Holy Crosse, Westgate, county Kent,
yeoman. Will 19 December 1666; proved 8 January 1666/7.
To wife Elizabeth houses and lands which fell to me by death of
Peter Grensted of Towne and Porte of Sandwich for her lyffe.
Also to wyf my messuage in Word als Worth, Kent, which came
vnto me at death of my cosen Petter Greensted to be sold for
debtes on rest of estate of Peter Greensted, at decease of wife
lands etc. late said Petter Greensteds to my two youngest daugh-
ters Joanne Churchman and Susan Churchman one stable etc in
Crockes lane als Duke lane in parish of Holy Crosse Westgate
also four geldings two mares one waggon f oure wheels one coach
with two wheeles one plough and two barrowes one kowe and all
horse harnesse. To son Thomas Churchman 20s. To son Francis
Churchman 20s. To daughter Elizabeth wife of Hudson Spencer
5s. Rest to wyf e executrix. Witnesses : Hudson Spencer,
Daniel James.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Liber 72, folio 221.
548 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Edward Hall, Fauersham, Kent, husbandman. Will 23 May
1639; proved 20 June 1639. To sister Elizabeth, now wife of
James Goodwinn of Smesden, one flockbed, sheetes, chest and
pewter and to her children by name Richard Goodwin and
Edward Goodwin I2d. apeece. Rest to wife Elizabeth executrix.
Witnesses : William Goldhatch.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, file 1639, no. 122.
Ozias Kemp, Whitstable, fisherman. Deed of gift 29 Novem-
ber 1690; proved 29 December 1690. To loving wife Alice
Kemp all goods etc (the fourth part of my house to daughter
Isabell if she marry with wife's consent excepted) and have put
said Alice Kemp in possession by delivery of one guinea. Wit-
nesses : William Heath, Francis Cox, Richard Button.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Register yy, folio 433.
Reignold Knatchbull of Lidden, husbandman. Will 23 August
1 641 ; proved 23 July 1644. To daughter Anne wife of John
Epesby £5. To wife Elizabeth 20s. yearly for life and at her
decease to Anne Dilnott daughter of Nicholas Dilnott. House-
hold goods to wife and at her decease to grandchild Nicholas
Dilnutt. To Mary eldest daughter of William Baker my son in
law £5 when 18. To Ursula youngest daughter of son in law
William Baker £5 when 21. Residuary legatee and executor:
said son William Baker. Lands in Lidden to Richard son of said
William Baker when 21, if he die to his brother William. Wit-
nesses : Robert Pownall, Mathew Atwood, Edw : Goodwin, Scr.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, 1644, no. 72.
Henry Marsh of Eythorn, county Kent, parish dark. Will 13
September 1641 ; proved 18 May 1642. To Anthony Marsh my
brother, Nicholas Marsh his son £5 and to my cousin Nicolas my
brother Nicolas's son £5. To Constance Goodin my sister's
daughter £10. To Mary Homan my sister's daughter £5. To
Henry Culin my sister's son £10. To Thomas Culin ditto. To
Mary Marsh daughter of brother Roger Marsh £5 To cousin
William Marsh of Nuington near London 20s. To John Boy-
man 20s, James Veeke £5 : To Henry Nickell £5, Elin Ston £5,
John Coollwell £2.ios., James Baker 20s, Nicolas Rook 5s, Wil-
liam Rook my godson 5s. To An Knot widow 10s. Richard
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 549
Makeny of Ripell stands bound to me £10, he to pay his brother
Robart Makony of Hith £3. Residuary legatee and executor:
Wife Sara. Witnesses : Thomas Jenkin, Henry Peers, William
Knot.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, file 1642, no. 94.
Myles Norrington, Wye, blacksmith, nuncupative will 21 Jan-
uary 1618/19 : Proved 22 February 1618/19, all to his wife exec-
utrix. Witnesses : Richard Sheppard, minister of Wye and
George Goatley.
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Bundle 60, folio 192.
ARCHDEACONRY OF CANTERBURY OVERTON.
1520. Overton, Elizabeth, Feversham Liber 15. folio 11
1579/80. Ovungton, Thomas, Canterbury Liber 43, folio 32.
Elisabeth Overton, towne of Fau'sham. Will 10 February
1522/3; proved 7 Maij 1523. To be buried in the parish church
of our blessed ladie in Fau'sham before the ymage of our ladie of
pietie besides the sepulchre of my husband Thomas Malpas. To
hygh altar for tithes and oblations 2od. To light of our ladie in
high chauncell 4d. To light of high Crosse 4d. To light of our
ladie of pietie 2od. To light of Saint Anne 4d. To light of Saynt
Kateryn 4d. To light of Saynt John Baptist 4d. To the crosse
light in Frenche Chappell 4d. To light of Saynt James 4d. To
light of Saint Michael 4d. To light of Saynt Clement 4d. To
light of Saynt Erasmus 4d. To light of Saynt George 4d.
To light of our ladie of Bedlam 4d. To light of Saynt Peter
4d. To light of Saynt Thomas 4d. To light of Saynt Barbara
4d. To light of Saynt Luke 4d. To light of Saynt Nichols 4d.
To light of Saynt Margarete 4d. To the Ankresse 2d. To Henry
Lacy a federbed. To Symon Lacy ditto. To Elisabeth Smyth
my goddaughter ditto. At burying for my soule and all Chris-
tian soules three diriges and masses as in dede of Church 40s. at
moneths mynde ditto. At yeres mynde ditto. To Agnes Allen
sometyme servant 40s. To John Prowde 3s.4d. To Alice Lacy
my sust' 40s. To the place of Motynden 3s.4d. To the blessed
Rode of grace in Boxley 3s.4d. To the blessed Resurrection in
Fau'sham a dosen tapre dushes of lant price pece I4d. Residue
550 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
to Henry Lacy and Symon Lacy to pray for my soule. Executor :
Henry Lacy. Overseer: Thomas Hawkeswell. As to lands
executor and overseer to make sale of my tenements in Fau'sham
strete caled Saynt Johns hous etc. To said Henry Lacy tene-
ment in the market place in Favrssham. Witnesses: Thomas
Hawkeswell, John Brynkber John Proud with others,
Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Register 15, folio 11.
CONSISTORY OF CANTERBURY, KENT.
Latin. James Godyn of Hethe. Will 1 November 1480;
proved 12 December 1481. To be buried in St. Leonards. To
high Altar of said chapel of St. Leonards I2d. To light of St.
Katherine 6d Reparations 3s.4d. To parish chaplain 4d.
Parish clerk 2d. To seven nuns 3s.4d. To Julian my wife my
messuage in Hethe in the East Ward. Residuary Legatee : Wife
Julian. Executors: Wife and Stephen Brombard. Overseer
brother Bartholomew Godyn.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 2, folio 532.
Latin. Edward Goodwyn of Bylsyngton. Will 30 April 1483 ;
proved 9 February 1484-5. To be buried in St. Peters church-
yard. To High Altar 2od. To Lights of St. Nicholas, St. Kath-
erine 8d. To St. Annes Priory I2d. To son Thomas Goodwyns'
daughter two sheep. Residuary Legatee : son Thomas Goodwyn.
Executors : Son Thomas and one William Witte. Overseer :
Robert Brent. Witnesses : Sir John Dowdaw, priest of Bilsing-
ton, William Haw, Thomas Shawgge. My f eof ee William Witts
for son Thomas. To son John 12 acres.
Consistory of Canterbury, Register 3, folio 32.
Thomas Goddyh, Smyth, of Folkestone. Will 30 September
1522; no probate. To son William Goddyn 40s. To Joan my
daughter 40s. To my wife £17. and 53s. 4d. worth of household
stuff. Residuary legatee and executor: eldest son John. Wit-
nesses: Sir John Alwey, parishe prist of Hithe, Robert Lowett,
John Harvy.
Consistory Canterbury, Liber 13, folio 124.
John Goddyn of Shadoxherst. Will 16 March 1533-4; proved
(23 June) no act. To be buried in churchyard. To ij of my
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 55 x
godsons Rychard Symond and Wyllm Oxenbrydge 4d. each. To
wife Elizabeth six kine. Youngest daughter Emme a heifer.
To daughter Joan a cowe. If my wife is with child, Elizabeth my
wife to take a state of Richard Webb, and Wyllm Webb, to use
of son Thomas. To son Thomas lands in Warhorne and Rock-
ynge. An obit to be done for souls of my father and mother
William and Johan, souls of John Jenkyn and Margery his wife.
To brother Rychards children rest of money. Residue to Eliza-
beth my wife and executrix. Overseer: William Webb. Wit-
nesses : Wyllm Boucher, Wyllam Symonde, and John Edmond.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 16, folio 54.
John Goodwyn to be buried in Eastrye churchyard. Will 12
September 1549; proved 28 January 3 Edw. 6. 1549-50. To son
John Goodwyn six sheep. To son Thomas a seam of wheat.
To William Harryson half a seam of barley. To Joan Goodwyn
my wife my household for life. Residue to Frauncys my son.
Executors : Sons Frauncys and Thomas. Witnesses : Henrye
Barbar, John Huggyn, Willm Darbye, and Willm Harryson.
John Huggyn to be overseer.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 22, folio 69.
31 January 1557. Administration of Goods of Johane Goodyn
of Nunyngton, widow, to Peter Goodyn, her son.
Consistory of Canterbury. Act Book 3, folio 3.
William Goodwyn of town and port of Dover, Gunner. Will
5 November 1578; proved 5 April 1579. To St. James in Dover
2s. To son John the lease of the house I now dwell in, Alice my
wife to have the use of it for life. To son John the house
Richard Haryson dwelleth in on the other side of the way. To
wife my garden joining garden of William Leageat and my
garden adjoining Thomas Leonard. To daughter Margery the
house she dwell in. Witnesses : Wm Watts my myster, John
Storer, Richard Harryson.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 34, folio 5.
Harry Goodding Will 10 September 30 Eliz : proved 31
October 1588. To my daughter Em £5. To Katherine my
daughter £5. To Anne my daughter £5. Residuary legatee and
552 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
executrix : Wife Annys. Overseers : my unkle Baker and John
Ballsar. Witnesses : John Ballsar, John Baker. Proved on oath
of John Balsar gent, and John Baker.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 36, folio no.
William Goodwyn late of Nonington deceased. 3 April 1592,
administration of goods of, granted to Alice Goodwyn, relict of
said deceased. Bondsmen : James Castle of Nonington yoman
and John Chamberlen ditto, ditto. Bonds in £30. Inventory
£16. 17s. 4d. Computation in Libro 1594, folio 307. [Note:
Book not yet found — L. W.]
Consistory of Canterbury, Act Book 10 (1591-1595), folio 26.
William Goodwyn late of Wingham, deceased. 18 November
1592, administration of goods of, to relict Sarah. Bonds in £80.
Bondsmen : Thomas Saf ery of Elmstone yoman and William
Halens of Wickham yoman. Inventory £35. I3s.8d. Computa-
tion in Act Book 1592, fo. 249. (Note: Not yet found.)
Consistory of Canterbury, Act Book 10 (1591-1595), folio 46.
Andrewe Goodwyn of Hernehill, county Kent. Will 16 June
1597; proved 25 July 1597. To brother Stephen Goodwin of
Sellinge my fowling peece. To brother Morgan Goodwyne of
Molishe my carpenters tools. To brother Stephen lease of a
house I had from William Rowthe gent, in Cosmers Bleane to
use of my mother now called Silvester Smith late wife of John
Smith of Feversham. Residuary legatee and executrix: Wife
Creature. Witnesses : John Hughes, Willm Mounte.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 38, folio 39.
Alice Gooddin, Harbledown. 21 February 1597/8, administra-
tion of goods of to son Thomas Horseley. Bondsmen : Thomas
Horseley, of Boughtonblewe, husbandman, and Robert Rainold
of Harbledown, husbandman in £3. Inventory 31s.
Consistory of Canterbury, Act Book n (1595-1603), folio 51.
Elizabeth Godden, widow, of Sutton Vallance. Will 23 May
41 Elizabeth : proved 21 September 1602. To daughter Frank-
lines children £20. To daughter Barham's children £20. To son
Henry Hanselye my house in Otham. To Thomas Baldocke,
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 553
Henry Baldocke, Hauseleye Baldocke and Robert Baldocke the
garden now in occupation of John Barrington. To daughter
Crowherst garden I now dwell in. To son George Baldocke
house now in occupation of Richard Cawnte. Executor: son
George Baldocke. Witnesses: Robert Sharpe, writer, John
Barrington.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 39, folio 98.
William Godwen of Saltewood. Will 1 December 45 Eliz;
proved 14 December 1602 To be buried in Chancel of Salte-
wood. To poor of Foulstone, Saltwood and Hithe 10s. each.
My brother Toplisse owes me £100. I give it him and £40 more.
To wife Elizabeth 40 marks her jointure and £20 a year besides
and al household stuff she brought. To John Broome and Eliza-
beth Broome children of Mr. George Broome 40s. each. To
Marian wife of Master George Broome five ewes lambs. To
four of my wife's own sisters 10s. each. To servant Elizabeth
I3s.4d. To boy Nicholas Arnoll 6s.8d. To Peter Carter my
neighbour 10s. To Richard Kennet of Folkstone lands in Calt-
wood and Linne. Residuary Legatee : brother Richard Kennett
of Folkstone, Jurate. Witnesses : Thomas Boys, John Taylor,
John Grove.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 40, folio 82.
Abraham Goddin, St. Mary Dover, deceased. 12 September
1610, administration of goods of, to relict Anne Goddin. Bonds-
man: George Dennis of ditto, bricklayer in £12. Inventory £6.
12s. 2d.
Consistory of Canterbury, Act Book 13 (1610-1613), folio 33.
Edmund Goodin (Goodwin in index) of Dover, deceased. 30
June 1612, administration of goods of, to relict Joan Gooddin.
Bondsmen : John Goodwin of City of Dover, gent, and John
Bennett, ditto, cooper in £4. Inventory 44s. 4d.
Consistory of Canterbury, Act Book 13 (1610-1613), folio 91.
Thomas Goodden thelder of Word, (Worth?) county Kent,
carpenter. Will 21 March 8 James I.; proved 4 April 1615.
To Elizabeth my wife five pair of sheets and all goods as were
my said wives before I married her, all my fuel wood and £4, if
554 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
she dies the £4 to be paid to the children of my said wife. John
Philpott of Norington yeoman to release me from bond to pay
the above £4. To son John Godden 30s., he to pay to his brother
Thomas 20s. which he laid out for him. To daughter Margaret
30s. To Elizabeth my daughter 30s. To daughter Jane 30s.
Residuary legatee and executor: son Thomas. Witnesses:
Richard Pynder, John Philpott, Thomas Steneday ? Steueday.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 44, folio 292.
Thomas Gooddwin late of Worth. 11 January 1615-16 admin-
istration to relict Judith. Bonds in £60 by Matthew Frend, city
of Canterbury, labourer, and Richard Stubbs of Worth afore-
said yeoman.
Consistory of Canterbury, Act Book 14 (1613-1616), folio 75.
Thomazine Godden, widowe, late of Goodnestone near Wing-
ham, deceased. Nuncupative will about January 1615. ; proved
23 January 161 5-1 6. She gave all to her son William Godden of
Goodnestone. Witnesses : Ursula Allen of Goodnestone.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 43, folio 188.
John Goodwin of Town and Port of Dover, county Kent, gent.
Will 16 April 1622; proved 31 October 1623. Having attained
to the age of threescore and twelve. To be buried in St. James
churchyard between both my deceased wives there. To each of
my daughters young children 6s.8d. and to each of my other chil-
drens children. To daughter Suzan wife of John Lee, to use of
Goodwin Lee her son a tenement near the Peere head wherein
Sara Morrie now dwelleth. To sister Dorothie Bagg 40s. To
sister Woodgate 6s.8d. To brother in law Gilbert Woode?
6s.8d. To son Edmund Goodwin the lease of the great meadow
at Deystone and my law books. To the said Edward (sic) my
son the lease of the house adjoining Mr. Luke Burden's brew-
house at the peere and the barn under the Cliff now in occu-
pation of Thomas Wicks of Dovor, maulster. To daughter
Catherine Goodwin my best deserving child the lease of house
at the Peere called the Payhouse lying at the Peere under the
Arckcliffe Bulwercke held from Warden and Assistants of Dovor
harbour and the medowe next to Peter Eaton's meadow held
from the King. To said son Edmund my best gold ring. To my
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 555
auncient friend and brother Henry Jekin of Sandwich ios.
Residue to Catherine my daughter. To son Edward house lately
built in the Fishmarket, and my house in St. James St. To
daughter Catherine close at Arckcliffe purchased of John Haynes.
To George Tanner if he survive mee 5s. to be imployed in good
fellowship. No witnesses.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 46, folio 243.
John Godden, Ickham, Kent, bricklayer. Will 2 June 1645 ;
proved 15 October 1645. To be buried in Ickham churchyard.
To son John Godden ios. To daughter Elizabeth wife of John
Templer 5s. To son Henry Godden the poles wherewith the
hopps with his garden are poled with and allsoe the hopps grow-
ing this season, also ios. To son William Godden two Hoggs.
To son Richard Goden one young cowe. To daughter Margaret
Godden £4. To daughter Susan Godden £4, to each at marriage.
Rest to wife Margaret Godden, executrix. Witnesses William
Morne, Richard Cullinge.
Consistory of Canterbury, File 1645, no- I&
John Goodin of Goodnestone, next Wingham, Kent, yeoman.
Will 13 May 1647; proved 20 November 1647. To poore of
Goodneston 40s. etc. To the minister of Goodnestone 20s. to
preach at funeral To the daughter of my sister Mary Snatch-
bold 20s. To John Morris and Lawrence Morris sonns of Henry
Morris the elder 40s. apiece. To my grandson John Morris son
of my sister Alice Morris 20s. To the daughter of Reginald
Snatchbull that is lame and blind 40s. To my wife Alice all per-
sonal estate etc. To Henry Morris sonn of Henry Morris ye
elder (my sister's sonn erased) who liveth in ye house with me
£5 and said Henry Morris I make executor. Overseer : kinsman
George Goodin of ye Island of Thanet. Last will as to lands in
Goodneston and Wingham. To wife Alice for life all profitts
and after decease of wife to kinsman George Goodin of the Isle
of Thanet my house orchard and Garden and 5 Roodes in Offing-
ton field in Goodneston and one Rode in Vffington field in Wing-
ham to said George Goodin for life then to George Goodin the
younger son of said George Goodin etc, but if George Goodin
senr or George Goodin junr molest executor Henry Morris or
wife Alice then lands to Henry Morris (my sister's son erased)
556 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
son of Henry Morris ye elder etc. To son Henry Morris Close
and 3 Roodes in Goodneston, to pay debts and will £5 to Laurence
Morris etc. Witnesses: Robert Thirpy, Edw. Boys, Richard
Andrew, Henry Andrew. Mem about interlining of "Henry
Morris who lived with me"
Consistory of Canterbury, File for 1647 (only will).
George Godden of Egerton county Kent, yeoman. Will 26
March 1660; proved 29 January 1661-2. To be buried in Eger-
ton churchyard near the body of my last wife there. To Henry
Firmis and William Hedgcocke my two sons in law I2d. each.
To Anne Firmis daughter of said Henry which he had by my
daughter Elizabeth Godden £5 when 21. To Martha and Eliza-
beth the other two daughters of said Henry which he had by my
daughter 20s. each when 21. To Ann and Mary two daughters
of William Hedgcocke 20s. each when 21. Residuary legatees
and executors : my now wife Dorothy and son Anthony Godden.
Witnesses : Daniell Brabtell and Peter Hebb. Proved by
Dorothy power reserved when Anthony is of age.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 53, folio 174.
Jone Goodwin of Dover, county Kent, widow. Will 21 Octo-
ber 1659; proved 23 January 1662-3. One of the sisters of
Edward Bonnet of Dover cooper, deceased. To be buried in St.
Maries Church or Churchyard. To daughter in law Susan
Goodwin and to my six grandchildren sons of my deceased son
Israel Goodwin al money due from him to me. To six sons my
grandchildren George, Edward, John, Joseph, Benjamin, and
Israel and my daughter in law Susan by deed of gift 14 Septem-
ber 1657 my messuage in St. Maries parish in Lymekill Street as
late held by son Israel, son Edward Goodwin of Dover to pay
his daughter Alice White, widow of Richard White of Dovor,
marriner, deceased £5 yearly for 5 years, out of his messuage in
Stroud Street, which were late in his occupation and of Edward
Williamson but now in tenure of Mrs. Perry widow. After his
deceased the messuage where Edward Williamson of Dover,
marriner, lately dwelt adjoining messuage of son Edward, late
in tenure of Bassil Kenint gent, to my grandchild Israel Goodwin
son of Edward Goodwin by Jone his first wife. After son
Edward's decease I devise the messuage in Stroud Street where
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 557
he kept a shoemakers shop giving the lands of heirs of Thomas
Miles, Chirurgeon, to sons and daughters of said Edward by
Alyce his now wife. By deed 20 October 1659 I give my grand-
child Alice White my dwelling house in Limekill Street over
against Mr. Tiddmans storehouse and after her decease to her
son Robert White. Executor : Grandchild Alice White. Suoer-
visor : Cousin Richard Rose. Witnesses : Peter Elf reth, Jo :
Elfreth, Notar Pubtus.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 53, folio 382.
James Godden of Maidstone, county Kent, wollen draper.
Will 21 August 1677; proved 1 November 1677. My messuage
in Frittenden now in tenure of John Merrian and now enjoyed by
Ann Pilcher wife of John Pilcher late of Bearsted, county Kent,
yeoman, deceased for life, after her decease to my wife Bethia
and at her decease to son James. My lands in Bearsted in occu-
pation of William Bouch to wife Bethia, after decease of Ann
Pilcher and then to son Edward. My messuage in Bearsted
called Leopard's house in tenure of widow Leopard to son
Edward, 6 acres in Bearsted in tenure of John Houleshipp to son
James. Tenement in Staplehurst in county Kent to daughter
Mary. Lands I have given came to me by will John Pilcher and
stand charged to pay one year after decease of Anne his widow
with £40 to Jane wife of Joshua Latt of Stockbury yeoman. To
Anne wife of William Poynett of Rodmersham, yeoman, £40,
To Stephen son of Edward Godden of Thurnham deceased £20.
To Robert Hanslett and John Godden sons of said Edward
Godden £20 apiece. To William Darby of Maidstone £40. My
wife is become bound for payment of above to John Beale of
Maidstone, gent, and Jeremiah Smith of Maidstone linendraper.
Executrix : wife. Overseers : John Beale and Jeremiah Smith.
Witnesses : Robert Brooke, John Carey and Wm. Newton.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 54, folio 222.
Marryan Godden of Charing, county Kent, virgin. Will 28
June 1677; proved 2 December 1677. To mv two kinswomen
Mrs. Gunter and Mrs. Mellish, daughters of my brother John
Godden Esqr deceased £10 each. To cosen Sampson Peirce
£20. To my two kinswomen Joan Ashby and Anne Allen daugh-
ters of my sister Elizabeth late wife of John Hicks deceased £20
558 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
each. To cozen Edward son of my sister Katherin Croydon wife
of Mr. Edward Croyden deceased £20 when 21. To cosen
Katherine his sister £20 when 21. To goddaughters Judith
Ashbye and Judith Allen £5 each when 21. Executor: Brother
in law Mr. Gabriell Peirce. Witnesses : James Wise, Mary Wise,
George Wise.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 54, folio 244.
John Godden of Dover, county Kent, brasier. Will 24 Novem-
ber 1689; proved 17 January 1689-90. To son Isaac Godden £10
I have already given considerable in money and goods. To son
John £10. To son Thomas Godden £10 and two twenty two
shilling peaces of gold. Residuary legatee and executor: Son
Richard Godden. Overseers : Thomas Raworth, and John
Smith, chyrurgeon. Witnesses : Elizabeth Rigdon, Katherine
the wife of George Smith, and Tho : Raworth.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 55, folio 407.
Susan Goodwin of Town and Port of Dover, county Kent,
widow. Will 13 March 1689; proved 10 September 1692. To
son Israel Goodwin a messuage at the Peer in Dover now in occu-
pation of me and Edward Middleton held from Warden and
Assistants of Dover Harbour. To sons Benjamin and Israeli
Goodwin two houses at the Peer now in occupation of John
Harriss, Jane Joane, Mary Laforce, Capt. Berkinhead and
Stephen Matcham. I owe £20 to Mr. Peters and £10 to Mrs.
Katharine Carlile to be paid by my two sons. Residuary lega-
tee and executor son Israel. Witnesses : Sarah Wellard, Eliza-
beth-Wellard, Jo : Wellard.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 56, folio 242.
Benjamin Goodwin of Dover, county Kent, Jurate. Will
proved 7 July 1701. To my wife Mary Goodwin my part of 32
acres of marsh land between Romney and New Romney in
Romney marsh now in occupation of Anthony Evins for life
and then to my son Benjamin Goodwin, if he dies to my brother
Israeli Goodwin. To wife Mary my messuage at the Peer.
Residuary legatee and executor : Wife Mary. Witnesses : Mary
Stodden jun., John Shoulder, and John Wellard.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 57, folio 159.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 559
Stephen Ansell, Chartham, Kent, weaver. Will 24 June 1663 ;
proved 1 5 May 1667. My age being now almost 4 score and 1 1
years. To my son Henry Ansell £8. To Henry's son Stephen
20s. at 17. To his son Henry 20s. two years after my decease.
To my son James Ansell 20s. To his son Stephen Ansell £5 at
21. To Alice my daughter wife of Henry Jones 20s. To John
Jones their son 20s. at 21. To Elizabeth, Katherine, Dorothy and
Alice the daughters of the said Henry and Alice 10s. each. To
Rebecca their daughter 10s. at 17. To my daughter Elizabeth
Bachell widow 26s. My house and land at Underdown, Char-
tham, to my son John Ansell and make him executor. Witnesses :
Wm. Drayson, Wm. Kingsland, Andrew Sole. Will of Stephen
Ansell late of Eastry.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 53, folio 322.
Gregery Churchman of the towne and parte of Hythe. Will
28 August 1546; proved 3 October 1546. To be buried in
churchyard aforesaid. To high aulter of my parysh church of
tiths forgotten 2s. To wife Margaret my howse only terme of her
lyf to kepe said howse wynde tyght and water tyght and at her
decease to my daughter Magdaleyne, but if wiffe be conceyved
and yf a man childe house to this man chyld in fee simple and
to daughter Magdaleyne £10 and yf a woman child daughter
Magdaleyne to pay £10 at her age of 14 etc. At buriall 20s. and
at moneths mynde 20s. and 20s. yerely for seven years for my
soule and all christian soules. To John Cyed 10s. and forgive
hyme clerely all true debtes owing me. Resydue to wyff Mar-
garet executrix. Overseer : Thomas Jeke. Witnesses : Sir
Thomas Dolet, Curat, Thomas Kynckett, Thomas Dove and
Thomas Jekyn cum alijs.
Consistory of Canterbury Liber 20, folio 60.
John Churchman thelder, St. Nicholas at Wade on the He of
Thanet., Countie of Kente. Will 18 June 1594; proved 17 Sep-
tember 1594. To be buried in church porche of St. Nicolas
aforesaid. To my daughter Marye Churchman £100 at 18 to
hands of my wife Jone Churchman and if wife marry to give
bond to Nicholas and Clement Swynf orde and yf wife do die then
my cosin(s) Nicholas and Clement Swynf orde to have bringing
up of my doughter giving bond to John Nethersoll and my
560 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
brother John Molland and yf wyf e die before lease of f arme where
I dwell be expired then John Frende to have occupying etc. To
my brother John Caurchma' £10 after lease is expired or after
marriage of my wife and if daughter Mary die before 18 then
the £100 to brother John Churchman To Peter, Annys, Avis
and Christian Swynford my wife's children £5 apeece. Rest to
wife Joan Churchman executrix. To poore of St. Nicholas 20s.
Will as to lands same day and yeare. Wife Joan Churchman to
have lands in Elmested Brook and Hastingleighe for life, then
to daughter Marye Churchman and heirs, in default to Thomas
Frende my sisters sonne and in default to Peter Swynford my
wife's sonn. My mother Alice Churchman to have her meate
and drink with wife and if she refuses then 40s. a year for life.
To John Coppinge my sisters sonne £10. Witnesses : George
Allen, Nicholas Swynford, John Molland, Edward Emplady.
Inventory £474, i8s.o,d.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 37, folio 194.
29 March 1558.
Administration of goods of Maurice Heme of Sfc James, Dover,
to John Castell, of Dover to use of his daughter Elizabeth
Heme. Bound the said John . . . William Goodwyn and
John Clerk in 20 marks.
Consistory of Canterbury, Act Book 3, folio 6.
Richard Hooker, Bishopes Borne. Will 26 October 1600;
proved 3 December 1600. To my doughter Alice Hooker £100
at marriage. To doughter Cicilye Hooker ditto. To daughter
Jane Hooker ditto. To doughter Margaret Hooker ditto. To
poore of Barha' £5. To poore of Bishopsborne 50s. To make-
inge of a new and sufficient pulpitt in the p'ish Church of Bishops-
born £3. Residue to Joane Hooker my (wife-erased) welbeloved
wife, executrix. Overseers: my welbeloved father Mr. John
Churchman and my assured good friend Mr. Edwin Sandes.
Witnesses: Robert Rose, Daniel Nichols, Avery Cheston.
Inventory £1092. 9s. ijd.
Consistory of Canterbury, Register 38, folio 291
John Hooker, Hucken (Hucking?) Kent, husbandman. Will
proved 11 February 1661/2. My goods to my wife and children.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 56 1
My wife executrix. To my son John Hooker £5. To daughter
Marilan Hoker £10. To wife Mere Hooker. To daughter
Elisabeth Hooker. Witnesses : Rob. Packman, John Wise.
Proved by Mary Hooker, executrix.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 53, folio 127.
Thomas Kempe, Birchington. Will 29 January 1619/20;
proved 1 February 1619/20. To be buried in Birchington church-
yard. To poore of Birchington at burial 2s. Rest to wife Ann
executrix. Witnesses : Thomas Greenf eild, Curate, Thomas
Bonge and others.
Consistory of Canterbury, Register 45, folio 29.
Christopher Kemp, Hearne (Heme?), Kent, old and weake.
Will 11 July, 4 James II; proved 7 January 1688/9. To wife
Mercy one half of goods while a widow, but at death or marry-
ing said one half and all other goods to son John Kemp, executor,
paying £5 to my daughter Martha Kemp at 21 or marriage. Wit-
nesses: John Kempe, John Kempe ye elder, John Knocke.
Consistory of Canterbury, Register 55, folio 361.
(Latin) Thomas Ovyrton of St. Mary in Sandwich, Esq.
Will 24 November 1487; proved 4 February 1487/8. To be
buried in choir in church of St Mary. To high altar. To
reparation of Monastery of St. Augustines without the walls of
City of Canterbury. To Thomas Morys of Canterbury my best
cloak. To John Thurston a cloak. To Ralph Pembyrton a cloak.
To John Goldsmith ditto and to Alice his wife ditto. To Cris-
tine daughter of Thomas Butler 20s. Executors : Agnes my
wife, Thomas Moris and John Archer of Sandwich. Witnesses :
Sir Robert Mannyng priest of St Andrew, Canterbury. John
Goldsmyth, John Balbar, Richard Federston in house of John
Goldsmith of St. Andrew's Canterbury. Wife Agnes land called
Swalous in Asshe tenement and land in Chistlett near land of
my mother Agnes. Land at wife's decease to William Scurston
and Robert Cuppuldyke, Thomas Howardyne, Ralph Morys son
of Thomas Morys.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 3, folio 162.
562 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Hugh Offington of Lymmynge. Will 7 April 1508 To son
Thomas.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 9, folio 114.
Crysten Ovyngton, wedow, Lymynge. Will — January 1511/12.
To be buried in Lymynge churchyard. To hyghe awter 8d. At
burial 5 masses. To lyght of the hoost 46., of St. John the Bap-
tyst one bushell of malt. At manteyning on torch 5s. To lyght
of ou' lady of pyte on bushell of malte, of the Trynyte a taper of
£1. To the steple 2od. To sons Thomas and Nicholas. Thomas
Holoway priest.
Consistory of Canterbury, Liber 11, folio 112.
John Ovington, Goodneston. Will 23 September 1553; proved
2 November 1558. To be buried in Goodneston churchyard.
To high aulter for tiths 4d. To poore mens boxe I2d. To my
syster Alyce Bayly 3s.4d. To my daughter Elizabeth £10, viz:
£5 at marriage and £5 in five years viz : 20s. a yeare. Residue to
wife Margerye. Executors : Wife Margery and Thomas Parcker
of Sandwich. Witnesses : Anthony Rogers, clerk, Wyllym Sher-
wood, Thomas Suffrage, John Harris with others. Mem. as to
lands. To wife Margery house and lands in Eastry for Lyfe,
then to daughter Elizabeth Ovington and heirs, in default to
Willyam Parcker, then to Thomas Parcker. Witnesses : ditto,
ditto.
Consistory of Canterbury, Register 27, folio 155.
Margery Ovington, Goodneston, Kent, wyddow. Nuncupative
will 24 October 1558; proved 2 November 1558. To Thomas
Frindes four children 10s. apiece. To William Parcker 20s. To
Thomas Parcker the younger son of Thomas Parcker of Sand-
wich 20s. To Wyllyam Sherwood 6s.8d. and to Thomas and
John Sherwood 3s.4d. apece. To Margery Barlow two payer of
shets and a coverlett. To aunte Parcker, wyddow, of Sandwich
one loade of wood. To John Hamond ditto. To Cicely Taylor
ditto. To Agnys chrystyn ditto. Rest of her stack of woode to
be distributed as most needed as unto Giles, Mawde and Grysell
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 563
and other poore people at discretion of Thomas Parcker. To
Alyce Abarrow a russet frock. Residue to daughter Elizabeth
Ovington, Thomas Parcker to have ordering. Witnesses : Will-
yam Sherewod, Thomas Chrystyn and John Apleton and others.
Further to Taylor's wydow a kirtell. To her god daughter Mar-
gery Barrowe and Margery Spycer at discretion of Thomas
Parcker. To Agnys Chrystyan a russett coat and an old fryse
coate.
Consistory of Canterbury, Register 27, folio 157.
George Overton, Newe Romnye, Kente. Nuncupative will 6
December 1590; proved 6 January 1590/91. To his two chil-
dren John and Elizabeth £16 whereof £8 to custody of Abraha'
Dowle of Olde Romnye for use of sonn John, said Abraham
Dowle to pay £11 to said sonn at his age of 21 and if God visit
said sonn with sicknes or lamenes so not able to get his living
then Abraham to lay out the £11 etc., other £8 to hands of
Thomas Filpot for daughter Elizabeth and pay her £9 at her age
of 18, ditto, ditto, ditto. Residue to wife Margaret executrix.
Witnesses : Abraham Dowle, Thomas Filpot. Inventory £45.
i8s.od.
Consistory of Canterbury, Register 36, folio 220.
CONSISTORY OF ROCHESTER, KENT.
(Latin) John Ampthyll als Godyn, Eylysford (Aylesford?)
Will 7 April 1461 ; proved . To be buried in chancel of
Eylysford. To high altar for tithes I2d. To Blessed Mary's
light 4d. To Holy Cross light 2d. To St. Margaret light 2d.
To St. John light 3d. Residue to wife Alice to dispose for my
soul etc. Executors: Wife Alice and Robert Vpton of Eyles-
ford. Will of said John Godyn of Eylysford as to lands made 12
April 1 561. To wife Alice tenement in Adyngton with two
crofts freehold for life then to my son William Godyn and John
Godyn. I will the 14 acres and 4 crofts in Adyngton and
Ryershe in a place called Wodegatte and Longcroft be sold by
executors and money viz : To daughter Alice five marks at mar-
riage. To daughter Alice 40s. at marriage and if either die to
other. If said Alice, Margaret and Robert (sic) all die then to
564 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
said William Goodwin and John Godyn, and if William Goodwin
and John Godyn die to heirs of my body.
Consistory of Rochester, Liber 2 (1453-1467), folio 199.
(Latin) John Godyn, Adyngton. Will 20 July 1461 ; proved
12 January 1461/2. To be buried in churchyard. To high
aulter for tithes I2d. To repair of church 8d. To my daugh-
ters 20s. for land called Southfelde after decease of wife Mar-
garet. To my daughter 4d. per anum. To John Chester 3s.4d.
as by his bargain etc. To Friars at Eylesford for masses 2od.
To repair of bridge of Frowdeford I2d. in work or money. To
the new bell house at Berlyng 6d. Rest to wife Margaret.
Executors: Wife Margaret and John Willin of same. Will of
said John Godyn as to lands 16 July I56i.(?) Lands to wife
Margaret for life then to my son William and Thomas. Son
William to permit my brother Thomas to have his part as heir etc.
Consistory of Rochester, Register 2 (1453-1467), folio 361.
(Latin) Gilbert Godyng of Nettlestede, Kent, carpenter.
Will 20 June 1471 ; proved I471- To be buried in church-
yard of St. Marie of Nettylstede. To high altar I2d. To
making of one new high crosse in said church 3s.4d. To each
of my daughters at marriage I3s.4d. To child wife goeth with
if a daughter I3s.4d. at marriage and said legacies out of money
left me by John Godyng senior of Estpekham my father five
years after my mother's decease. Executors : wife Rose Godyng
with Robert Codde of Galdyng, junior, and Cylbert Stokys of
Eastpekham.
Consistory of Rochester, Liber 3 (1468-1481), folio 118.
John Godyn, carpenter of Hoo. Will 4 February 1507;
proved : no proof To be buried in churchyard. To highth
auter for tithes forgotten 4d. To son Henry Godyn 10s. Resi-
due to wyff Alice (John erased) executrix. Overseers: William
Alcon and John Starr. Witnesses : Stephen Symmes, John
Gose, Henry Wadgrene. Will of said John Godden as to acres
of land at Hebeattles in Hoo, to wife Alice for life then to be
sold and I3s.4d. to extend in repair of Hoo church. Residue
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 565
vppon high way between Starr elme and Brade strete for helth
of my soull and all Christian persons.
Consistory of Rochester (with Archdeaconry) Reg. 6
(1478-1513), folio 201.
Water Godden of Leyborn. Will 2 April 1507; no proof.
To be buried in churchyard. To high aulter for tithes 2od. To
gyldyng of ymages of Peter and Powll in said church 6s.8d. To
light of ye church of West Mallyng 2od. To high aulter of
Reyersh 8d, of Offton 8d. To brotherhode of West Mallyng a
quarter of barley. To lyght of St. Margaret in Addyngton
ditto, of St. Christopher in Offton ditto, of St. Martyn in Ryersh
ditto, at burying and moneth mynd a trentall of masses to be
songe also a quarter whete in white lofes for poor. To son
Robert 10 markes at 20. To son William ditto and to daughter
Margaret at marriage £4. If sons die 26 marks to honest priest
to syng. Rest to sing in church of West Mailing. Wyff Alee to
have my years in the castle which I have taken of the abbot of
Towre Hill. Rest to wife Alice. Executors : wife Alice, Wil-
liam Godden my father and Richarde Mylles. Overseers :
George Terse. Witnesses : Syr Clement Porter, Nicholas Gaton,
Raffe Hilles, William Dank etc.
Consistory of Rochester (with Archdeaconry) Register 6
(1478-1513), folio 202.
John Goodewyn, Bromly. Will 14 March 1508/9; proved
. To be buried in churchyard. To high aulter 3s.4d.
To Syr William 3s.4d. To repair of grete bell in church 40s.
To gildeyng of the tabernacle of our Lady of Pity 26.8d. To
the parish of Craven in Essex 6s.8d. To Sir Cyprian Thorow-
gode 10s. To Syr Thomas Goodwyn 10s. Residue to wife
Joane executrix. Overseers: John Frenche, William Messay
and John Tollas. Witnesses: Willm Both, Wm. Man, Wm.
Mountf ord, Last will of me John Goodewyn. Parcell of grounde
with a lityll house set yr vppon also werke house felde after
decess of my wyff to be' divided between Robert Thorowgode and
John Rollyff my kynsman which ever will give to the other £4 to
him house etc. or else to be sold by feoffees and money divided
viz : £4 apiece and rest for the welth of my sowll.
Consistory of Rochester (with Archdeaconry) Register 6
(1478-1513), folio 205.
566 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Thomas Goddyng, Boroughthn. Will 24 Maye 1511; proved
17 June 151 1. To be buried in Boroughtn churchyard. To high
aulter for tiths 2od. To Crucifex ligth 4± To light of Seynt
George 4d. To daie of burieying three masses at months mynde
five masses. To be remembered for space of seven years one
yere a mass and a dirige. Executrix : wife Julyan to have goods
for life, also William Godden son of my brother Walter Godden
one of executors to have house and land after decease of wife
Julyan. To Johan Andrew 6s. To Henry Davy five marks in
five years. Executors: wife Godyng and Walter Goddyng.
Witnesses: th : a Dene, Th : Brymman, John Daye. will wil
stonepek.
Consistory of Rochester, Register 6 (1478-1513), folio 289.
Andrew Godden of Add(yngton) Will 1 April 15 12; proved
24 May 1512. To be buried in Addyngton churchyard. To the
light for tithes 8d. To high aulter in Trottisclif ditto, to our
ladie light of Add. a quarte of make. To ditto of Trottisclif
ditto, to be delivered by my brother John to be deliuered by my
brother John he to hace rule and gideyng of the child and her
stock till she be 16 then to increase till she be married. If the
child deceases then it is to be done for me and my friends at
church of Addyngton. Brother John to have quarters of malt
for my burying and months mynde and yf any left at years
mynde. To hangyng of the Sanctis bell at Trottiscliff I2d. To
William Brounyng my blue cote. To Thomas Doltan my gren
cote. To my wif Dennys, 10 quarters make and all my instuff.
Executor : brother John Godden. Witnesses : Syr Alex Bukley,
Sir John Houghton, Wrilliam Godden.
Consistory of Rochester, Register 6 (1478-1513), folio 319.
(Latin) William Godyng, senior, Hadlow. Will 11 April
1 511; proved 26 April 151 3. To be buried in Hadlow church-
yard. To high alter 8d. Residue to wife Margaret executrix.
Will of said William Godyn same date as to lands (in English).
Feoffees to deliver sufficient a state to my daughters Johan Duck
and Alice Wolneriche. To wife Margaret all lands in Hadlow
for life kepyng reparacions for my sole. If she marye daughters
to have lands. To wife moveables. To Sir Thomas Aulan 2od.
I will two prestis at burying and moneths mynde. Lands in
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 567
Greate Ple(c(k)heam, Growland and Walles land to John Duck
and wife and heirs and dethe of Robert Godyng (and) Love my
daughter in lawe, also to John Duck his wife and children "Gug-
lotsoet" in fee simple. Witnesses: John Walter senior, John
Regatt, Margaret Goddyng.
Archdeaconry of Rochester, Register 6 (1478-15 13),
folio 348.
John Goodewyn, Netelstede. Will 25 November 1513 ; proved
9 January 15 13/4. To be buried in Netelsted church. To
highth aulter 3s.4d. To the dark 4d. To our ladie lighths I2d.
To trinitie ligth I2d. To the rode ligth i2d. To Saynt Cristofer
ligth 8d. To Saynt Katern ligth 4d. To saynt Margaret ligth
4d. I bequeath a cowe to mayntening the cross ligth and a seme
of whete. I bequeth a pair of schetes to make aulter clothes, To
making of the Bell a stone of whete. I bequethe a heffer to
maynteyning the tapers before our lady and another before the
trinitie. To hanging of the bell four bushell of whete. To
repair of said church 3s.4d. To godchildren 4d. each. To
Henry Fuller 4d. and a lambe. To Isabell Butler ditto.
To Robert Kenworth a lamb. To Edward Dan' ditto. To John
Goodewyn a heiffer and 4d. To Agnes Pull a heiffer. To
Thomas Redyr a cope of oxen, haffer horse, mare, colte, six
hogges, a wayne, ploughe and harness, best gowne, sheetes, cover-
lett, platter dishe, and sawcer To John Goodewyn heffer, cover-
let, blanket, etc. etc. To Anne Goodewyn, heffer, ketill, pot, best
bed, best gowns To Anne and Elizabeth. To Thomas Stertante
a heffer. Residue of goodes for helth of soull by Thomas Redyr
and John Goodewyn executors. Last will of said John Goode-
wyn as to lands. Thomas Hokestep, Thomas Hacke and Edward
Godyng my feoffees to suffer Thomas Redir who hath married
my eldest daughter to occupy house and lands which moved to
me by my father paying two pints of peper ( ?) to my daughters
Ann and Elizabeth till Elizabeth is 16, then feoffees to make sale
and who has the house shall have two peas of lands and a medow
late purchased of John Snell and John Vnderwood, so he and
his assigns find yearly obit in church of Netilstede for my soul
and all Christian soulls of 5s. a yere for twenty years. Other
purchased lands to be sold and of money f6.13s.4d to John
Goodewyn son of William Godwyn and residue of money with
568 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
cople of oxen to find a discrete preste in church of Netislted for
my soull, father and moder, all Christian souls. Residue to
repair of church. Witnesses : Sir Symon Gosf orth parson,
Henry Auch, Nicholas Heyman, Thomas Hukslip, John Puller.
Consistory of Rochester, Register 6 (1478-1513), folio 374.
Joone Goodewyn, widow. Will 10 December 1515 ; proved
Day of St Lucy the virgin (December 13) 15 18. To be buried
in Bromely churchyard besides her husbounde Ricard. To
highth aulter 2od. To moder church of Rochester 6d. To god
children 4od. apiece. To parish church of Bromeley a tuelt to be
first comyng at Eastre when our blessed Lord is mynistered vnto
the parish. I will that Thomas Frenche paye unto Sir John
Shott freere ot (of?) cause to be paid evere yere terme of his
lif 26s.8d. oute of my landes that I haue geuen hym in Bromley.
Residue to Thomas Frenche, executor to fynd me my lifetime to
do for me as he thinks in his conscience. Witnesses: Sir Rof
Tilney, curate, Sr Henry Skarlote, dark, William Man.
Consistory of Rochester, Register 7 (1 513-1525), folio 145.
Ric. Godden (city of Rochester). Will 24 September 1516;
proved 20 St. Clement 15 18. To be buried in churchyard of St.
Nicholas in Rochester. To high aulter I2d. To wif Joan all
goodes and stuff in house also house and garden in este gate
strete for life according to dede thereon made then to my son
Richard and my doughter Margaret in fee simple. Residue to
executors, James, Margaret and son Richard to dispose for helth
of my soull etc. Witnesses : John Warner, Thomas Shemyng,
Th. Motard, and William Brown junr. Proved by James, Mar-
garet executors reserving to son Richard Godden, executor.
Consistory of Rochester, Register 7 (1513-1525), folio 158.
William Godden of Trotiscliff. Will 24 November 1515 ;
proved 14 July 15 18. To be buried in Trotiscliff churchyard.
To hygh aulter of Add (iscumbs?) 8d. To prior of and Convent
of Rochester I2d. To freends in Alisford 8d. Residue to son
John Godden, executor to spend to burying, months minde etc and
4s. every anniversary. Will of said William Godden as to lands.
To son John Godyn all lands tenements medows, leases, woddes,
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 569
and pastures etc in Trottiscliff, Addyngton and Reyershe in Kent
to said John Godden and heirs for ever.
Consistory of Rochester, Register 7 (1513-1525), folio 251.
Thomas Godyn of Addyngton. Will 9 March 1528/9; proved
5 November 1529. To be buried in Addyngton churchyard nexte
to ye palme crosse. To hyght aulter 6d. To lyght before the
rode 6d. To our lady lyght 6d and saynt Margarettes lyght 6d.
To trynitie 4d. To wife Jon for lyfe for her jontre I3s.4d. also
a chamber movable stuff, a cow (and after her death the cowe to
church of Addyngton to fynde the lampe before the rode for
eu' more, also to wyff Jone yerely two bushells of whete and ditto
. To son John vij peses of land cawlyed the birchet
southefeld and edwardesfeld to fynd an obbet yerely in Addyng-
ton church for eu'more. To churchwardens of Charte besyde
my alter valance a cowe for obyt and masse in sayde church for
my soull and all cristian soulls. To heires of brother Samson
3s. and in defaulte said money to church of Stapyllhyn To
mendyng of cavsse in Hanllun 3s.4d. Rest to John Morysse of
Charte Frely my kynsman and make hym executor. To To Sir
Thomas Saydall, vicar of Hallyng, 3s.4d. and make him super-
visor. Wytnesses: John Taylor, John gaton, John Holwaye,
Edwarde Sharpe, Wyllm Man.
Consistory of Rochester, Book 8 (1 525-1 531), folio 251.
Cristofer Godden of Strode. Will last day of Maye 1535;
proved 25 June 1535. To be buried in Strode church yard by
my wiff. To high aulter for tithes I2d. To repairs of Strode
church 3s.4d. To be said at burying ten masses a seame of whet
and one malt baken and given to poore people. At months mynde
ditto. To James May my cosen 10s. To William May 10s. To
Edwarde May 10s. To Richard Godden 10s. To Johan my
eldest daughter £5. To Johan my youngest daughter £5. To
my daughters the £10 gifte my wife by will of John Jordan her
father after decease of .Agnes Jordan etc. also shetes, brass potts,
f ederbeds etc. To elder daughter Joone a hanest gudell that was
my wiffs. To youngest daughter Jone a paire bedes corall withiij
ringes vppon the bedes hanging etc, also to ij daughters £6.
I3s.4d. in hands of John Bailey after decease of wife of Becket
S70 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
sometymes wife of Lewes Godden of Melton. Rest of goods to
be praised as soon as at the best. For an honest priest to syng
for my soull and £6. I3s.4d. to Strode Church for a hoi yere.
To John Audbury my servant pair of shetes. To moder Nichol-
son ditto. I doe mind cosen Richard May to have of the rent ten
markes and every of my cosens aforesaid, James May, William
May, Edward Mary and Richard Godden 33s.4d. each and Mar-
garet May daughter of James May one half of rest of goods and
keeping of my children to Richard May. Executors: Richard
May and Thomas Abraham. To said Richard May my leases.
Supervisor : Master John Wilbor, master of the Newark in
Strode. Witnesses : James Allott, writer, Alen Mosande, Willm
Billowe, John Easte.
Consistory of Rochester, Register 9 (1 531- 1542), folio 183.
John Godden of Reyershe. Will 26 July 1546; proved 5 Octo-
ber 1546. To be buried in Reyershe churchyard. To the hey
alter for tythes I2d. To wyf Ales one cowe, one quarter of
wheat, ditto barley, said wyff to choose among all my keyn.
Household stuff in three parts, one to wyff, 2nd. to my daughters,
3rd to my two sonns. To daughters Parnell, Agnes, and Eliza-
beth at marriages £3. 6s.8d. each. To daughter Jane Casyer
£3. 6s.8d. Rest to sonn Thomas Goden executor. Overseer:
Mr. George Clarke of Wrotham. Witnesses : Robert Nynne,
Thomas Bourman and Nicholas Davye. Will of said John
Godden as to lands same date. Sons Thomas and John to have
lands in Ryershe, Adyngton or els where paying to wif Alis
(Agnes erased) i3s.4d. yerelie. Witnesses : Robert Nyn' Thorns
Bo'ma' and Nicholas Davy.
Consistory of Rochester, Liber 10 (1542-1547), folio 192.
Thomas Goodden of Ryershe, Kent, yeoman. Will 1 1 Decem-
ber 1607; proved 22 July 1608. To be buried in churchyard of
Ryershe. To poor of Ryershe 10s. To daughter Agnes Pocock
wife of Thomas Pocock 12s. To daughter Francis Tomlyn wife
of Stephen Tomlyn ditto. To Mary Young, wife of Thomas
Young ditto, and one fetherbed and flock bed with bedsteddes,
bolster, pillowes, blanckett, and coverlett furnished, eight payer
of sheets, one dozen of table napkins, two mylche kyne and ten
ewes, one joyned cupboard in hall and one brass pott. Wife
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 57 J
Elizabeth to have use of cupboard for her life. Residue to wife
Elizabeth executrix. Will as to lands: first to wife Elizabeth
Godden messuage with gardens, orchards, barnes, stables, etc.
and one piece called Upper house land (18 acres) in Addington,
Kent, now in tenure of sonn Robert Godden and of me the said
Thomas Godden, to said wife Elizabeth Godden for life then to
son (Robert worn off) Godden and heirs, in default to my three
daughters, Agnes, Francis, and Mary. Witnesses: Thomas
Gyerst and William Dayhar.
Consistory of Rochester, will file 1608.
Amos Godden, of Trottiscliffe, county of Kent, yeoman. Will
last day of July 1616; proved 24 March 1616/7. To poore of
Trottiscliffe 40s. As to eldest son Stephen Godden, have already
assured him lands of yearly value of £32, a sufficient child's part
and so only to said Stephen 20s. as a token. To daughter Alice,
wife of Edward Wakelyn, having had marriage portion, ditto.
To friends John Smetherwicke, Richard Collyns, and Richard
Taylor, all dwelling in Fleete Streete, London, I2d. apiece. To
Richard Overy the younger my loving friend I2d. To cosen
George Segurs of Wrotehem, mourning cloake. Executor : my
second sonne to whom my lease of Trottiscliffe Court with all
other leases with all goods etc. As to lands, to third sonne
Anthony Godden, messuage at Hodsell streete in parish of Ash,
said county with all barnes, houses, etc. which I purchased of
William Coveney of Yalding in said county, clothier, in parish of
Ash aforesaid, Rydley, Meopham, and Stansted in occupation of
Thomas Lane and other messuages purchased of John Mordast
at Hadsell streete in Ash aforesaid in occupation of George Pynd-
ham, also four parcells of lands in Ash called Chalk Croft, Syble
Croft and Vzgaide, late purchased of Richard Barham, gent, and
Jane his wife, all to said son Anthony and his heirs. To said
second son Thomas Godden my executor, all lands at Staplehurst
in said county which Canell holdeth of me by lease and
also two tenements in Trottiscliffe late in occupation of Ozarias
Kenwood, other of James Squyer, with all lands belonging.
Lastly to youngest sonn James Godden all lands purchased of
Henry Lane in Stansted, Kent. Witnesses: Gervis Segars,
Thomas Syflett, and John Monke.
Consistory of Rochester, will file 1616.
572 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Anthony Godden, Addington, Kent, yeoman. Will 13 Maie
1617; proved 19 September 1617. To poore of Addington 20s.
of Royshe 5s, of Trosley 10s. To William Brimsted, sonn of my
sister Kesier 20s, and to Elizabeth Brimsted, daughter of ditto.
To daughter Elizabeth Godden one joyned bedstedde with f ether-
bed, bolster, pair of blancketts, paire of pillowes, coverledd used
with bed, same bed in the new loft or chamber, also paire of
pillowberes, twelve paire of best hempen sheetes which were mine
by hir mother's tyme, three table clothes, two towells, two dozen
of napkins of the like cloth, one joyned chest, one brasse pott,
iii silver spoones which were given her at her baptsyme. Residue
of goods to wife Elizabeth Godden to bring up children and she to
be executrix. Overseers : brother in law William Keiser of
Rayishe and son in la we Thomas Burrow of Mepsham. Will
concerning lands in Addington, Royishe, Trossley or elsewhere in
Kent, first to daughter Elizabeth Godden one messuage in occu-
pation of George Elphe called "Fells" with barne, stables, closes,
etc. in Addington. To Phell Godden "Well Feild" (3 and half
acres) in Royishe in occupation of Geogge Elphe, also "Home-
field" Nad "Picketts" (9 acres) in Addington in occupation of
George Elphe. The sum of £20 yearly to be paid by said Phell
to wife Elizabeth Godden till i8o be paid etc. to take up profits
of all lands for four years then to son Anthony etc. Also to
wife Elizabeth to take for her five one and half woodland yearly
till son Anthony is 20. Residue to lands to son Anthony and
heirs, in default to my two daughters Elizabeth and Phell. If
wife Elizabeth die before Anthony is 21, then sonn in law Thomas
Burrows to have direction of same till said son etc. Witnesses :
Edward Drayne, Edward Drayne, junior, and Thomas Burrow
and William Farmer.
Consistory of Rochester, will file 1617.
John Godden of Eastgate Street, part of the surberbs of the
Citty of Rochester, county of Kent, gonner. Will 26 September
1621 ; proved 13 November 1621. To be buried in churchyard
of St. Nicholas, Rochester, goinge right up to ye north doore of
the Colledge on the right hand. To my sonn Alexander Godden
one fololing peece, one chest, one paire of Sheets and two plat-
ters with my own name but if said son strive with executrix,
only is. To daughter Elizabeth Hills, daughter of John Hills,
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 573
gonner, one chest, one payer of sheetes and two pieces of pewter,
but if she or her husband strive with executrix, then but is.
Executrix : Wife Katheren to whom rest of goods. Witnesses :
Richard Crowdy and W. Lenzs.
Consistory of Rochester, will file 1621.
29 November 1624. Addington. Robert Godden will proved.
Consistory of Rochester, Act Book 31, folio 35.
Citation 2 January 1624-5. Of James Goodwin, executor of
the will of William Goodwin.
Consistory of Rochester, Act Book 31, folio 65.
Thomas Skelton of East Greenwich and late of Paul's Cray,
Kent. Will 22 January 1545. Servant to the Kings Majesty.
To be buried in church of East Greenwich. To daughter Eliza-
beth Goodwyn. William Skelton.
Rochester wills, XL v.
ARCHDEACONRY OF LEICESTER.
Roger Goodwyn of Claxton als Longe Clanston, county
Leicester, husbandman. Will 15 February, 5 Charles, I. proved
6 March 1626/7. To be buried in Claxton church yard. To
second son Richard Goodwyn I2d. To son Robert Goodwin I2d.
To my daughter Pight I2d. To Grace Whalehorne I2d. To
daughter Joane Handley I2d. To daughter Marye Goodwyn
40s. To wyf e Mary Goodwyn all bedding etc. and to her a rood
land of barley sown etc. To poor of parish I2d. Rest to eldest
son Thomas Goodwyn, executor. Overseers : William Robinson
and Richard Hubberd of Claxton. Witnesses : Thomas Wright,
scriptur, and Robert Hoo.
Archdeaconry of Leicester, Register 1626-27, folio 98
(1st part).
Frances Goodwyn of Barkeston, county Leicester, gent. Will
10 April 1627; proved .23 June 1627. To be buried in Barkeston
church. To poore of Barkeson 5s., of Stableford 3s.4d., of
Plunger, 3s. 4d., of Redpull 3s.4d. To godchildren 4d. apiece.
To godson Francis Whitle son of my nephew William Whittle,
£20, if said William put in security to pay to my wife 35s. yearly,
574 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
etc. To Frances Abney son of my nephew Paule Abney £6, said
Paule pay 8s. ditto, ditto. To Francis Maxey son of Henry
Maxey £6 ditto. To my cosen Charity of Redmill and his wyfe
8s. To cosen Speke and wyfe ditto. Rest to wife Marye
(appointe brother William and cosen Thomas — erased). Wife
executrix. Overseers : brother William and cosen Thomas
Speke. To brother William Goodwyn and wife £io. To my
good George Brookesbie, son of Phillip Brookesbie 40s. towards
buying books. No witnesses.
Archdeaconry of Leicester, Register 1626-1627, folio 102
(2nd part).
John Goodwin, Asbie de la Zouche, county Leicester, labourer.
Nuncupative will 20 January 1630/31 ; proved 8 March 1 630/1.
All to wife Ann to bring up children, wished he had more, it was
too little for her, and desired her to pay debts, and bestow some-
thing in burying him. Witnesses : Bryan Knight and Henry
Mansfield.
Archdeaconry of Leicester, Register 1628-1631, folio 419.
CONSISTORY OF LINCOLN.
William Goodwyne of Stykeny. Will 10 August 1504; proved
6 December 15 10 at Sawthorp. To orphans of St Catherine
Lincoln 4d. To guild I2d. To four orders of friars Boston Sd.
To Sybsay church 4d. Kylly 4d. Goods to wife Joan and three
children. Executrix: Wife Joan and John Hogeson. Wit-
nesses : Edmund Kendyll, Richard Cranwell Simon Day. Lands
to "Jenet" my wife at her decease to daughter Jenet and daugh-
ter Elisabeth.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1506, folio 53.
William Goodwyn of Hedylthorpe. Will 2 July 1530; proved
13 March 1530. To Cross of Hedylthorpe 2d. To St Helen of
Hedylthorpe 4d. To Augustin Friars of Grimsby 2od. To son
Thomas my plough. To Margaret Fowler 4d. To daughter
Agnes two ewes. Residuary legatees and executors : Wife
Margaret and her father William Genyell.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1520-31, folio 321.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 575
John Goodwen of Walcot, parishing of Billyngay. Will 5
November 1533; proved no proof given. Son John ij kye when
20. Daughter Elizabeth two cows. Daughter Agnes sheep.
Residuary legatee and executrix : Wife Isabell. Witnesses :
John Monke, Thomas Mathewe, Sir William Lodman curate.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1520-31 (1532-34?),
folio 51.
Elizabeth Goodwyn (no place) of a whole mind. Will 16 May
1534; proved 20 June 1534. To be buried in the churchyard of
St. Margaret in Awthorpe. To Robert Nycolson's wife my
sister 6s.8d. To Henry my brother a cowe. To John my brother
a cowe. To Robert Skyttyll wyff my sister a cow. To Henry
Goodwyn my broder five lames. To John my brother five lamys.
To my mother in law five schepe. To Sir W. Redde 20s. to pray
for me. To John Smyth wyfr my best gown. To Jenet Hol-
land best kyrtyll. To Agnes Watson Redde kyrtyll. To Jennet
Chatterton olde gowne. To the crosse a kerchief. To John Clay
xijd. To Henry my broder and John my broder two brasspotts
and my candestyks. To Margaret Smyth. To Janet Sowton.
To Agnes my sister. To Robert Skyttyll wieff. To Janet Hol-
lande. A priest to sing massys for me a quarter of a yere.
Residue to Robert Skyttyll and Geo. Wytheman my brother in
law. Executors : my brothers, Henry and John each 6s.8d.
Witnesses : Sir Wm Rede, Wm Hope, Geo Wythman. Proved
at Grenef elde.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1 S32-4, folio 302.
Robert Goodwyn of Awthorpe. Will xxth day of Apryll 1534;
proved 20 June 1538. To wife Margaret 20 marks, iiij oxen. To
John Goodwyn harrow, etc. and £10. To Henry my son best
gown and dublet. To John my son £1. I3s.4d., 2 To
Elizabeth my daughter i6.13s.4d., three beds etc. To Thomas
my son 20s. To Sir Wm Redde 3s.4d. To John Hope a colte.
To Richard my long russett cote. To Robert Skettyll wife 6s.8d.
To Geo. Wyghtman's wyfe 6s.8d. To Robert Nicolson's wife
6s.8d. To everyone of my daughter's children one sheep. To
every one of John Smyths children one shepe. To John Clay my
servant two sheepe. To Agnes my servant ditto. I will that
576 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Sir John Hope, Richarde my brother, Robert Skettyll, Geo.
Wyghtman be executors and Sir Henry Goodwyn, supervisor,
each of them ios. Residue to Wytnor Goodwyn which is wed-
sett to me for 16 years for her life, after her death John Good-
wyn is to have it the years to run.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1532-4, folio 301.
Richard Gudwyn of Bonethorpe parish of Willoughby. Will
22 April 1550; proved 7 May 1550. To wife Alice £10. To son
Christopher and Georgie 33s.4d and Alice my daughter. Son
John I2d. Sons Henry I2d. Thomas I2d. Robert 20s. Wil-
liam £5. Richard £5. Son Georgie £10. Christopher £10.
Alice £10. To William son of Thomas Gudwyne a ewe. To
John and Henry Gudwyne, sons, executors. Overseers : William
Mawer of Bonethorpe. Witnesses: Sir Robert Byrryll, Wyl-
liam Mawer, Thomas Tato.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1549-50, folio 174.
Adam Goodwyne of Colbye, husbandman. Will 26 July 1551 ;
proved last but one June 1552. To son Robert, barley. Son
William son Thomas, son James, barley. To William Marshalls
children six strike of barley. Daughter Elizabeth Rawbie,
Brother Jhon Goodwyne a strike, Jhon Goodwyne the younger.
Alyce Goodwine my servant. Residuary legatee and executrix:
Wife Agnes Goodwyne. To Effam Mercer a cow. Witnesses :
Jhon Coddington, husbandman, Rychard Pynd, husbandman,
Arthur Clarke, Jhon Marshall.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1554-56, folio 31.
John Goodwyn of Gayton in the Marsh, county Lincoln, hus-
bandman. Will 20 February 1558; proved 8 April 1558. To
John my son a cow. To Harry my son a cow. To John Good-
wyn of Reston a yearling Qull. Residuary legatee and execu-
trix : Jenett my wife. Witnesses : Sir Richard Candillisby,
Curat, Allen Robinson.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1558, ii, folio 81.
Agnes Goodwyn. Will 10 April 1558; proved 20 May 1558.
To be buried in church of Allhallowes in Colbe. To sons
Thomas and James my lands. To son William a matteras. To
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 577
Elisabeth Rambe my daughter a cow, James the Great Ark.
Jenet Mercer one matteras. To Effam Mercer, corn. Robert
Gudwyn wife one petticoat. To Baker wife a cow and then to
Margaret her daughter and so from one to another of Androwes
children. To Agnes Baker one dubbler and Margaret another.
To Alice Mercer a pair of sheets, To Anne Mercer a matteras.
Emote Gudwyn ditto. Witnesses: Richard Witton, Robert
Harrison.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1558, ii folio no.
Jhon Goodwyne of Waddington, laborer. Will 3 February-i
1558; proved 7 April 1559. To Elisabeth a cow. My two sons
a bullock each. To Esabell two pewter dollars. Residuary lega-
tees and executors : my three children, John, William and Esabell.
Witnesses : Jarrat Read, Jhon Goodwyne, Wylliam Jarocke,
curat.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1557 (1559?), folio 1572.?
William Goodwine of Helpringham. Will 29 May 1572;
proved 23 June 1572. To Richard Ranlye of Helpringham, to
Thomas Ranlye and Agnes Ranlye. To Robert Goodwine. To
Elizabeth Laud, daughter of Johane Laud. To Elizabeth Good-
wine my wife two third part of my goods. Residue to Marke
Goodwin my sonne and Emmotte Goodwin my daughter they
executors. Supervisors : Thomas Goodwine and James Good-
wine. Witnesses : Ant. Newlove, Tho : Bate, Rob. Kirk, and
Leonard Legrave.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1572.
Thomas Goodwyn of Mablethorpe, Peter. Will 20 September
1573; proved 3 November 1573. To Amye Skynner, widow, 46..
To William Collyngwood 4d. To Elizabeth Connye, widow, 46..
To Margaret Ray 2d. To David Lillye wife 2d. To William
Thomason of Thorsthorpe 46. To Margaret my wife half of
all the land I have bought during her life. To William my son
one half of the said land. After wife's decease son to have all
cattle etc. To daughter Ellene one cowe one burling seven ewes
etc. To daughter Francis, to daughter Magdalene To my two
sisters eyther of them a sheipp. To James Clarke a sheppe.
Residue of my goods to be equally divided between my wife my
578 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
son and my two daughters Ellen and Francis on condition.
Executors: wife and son. Supervisor: Gyles Hopkinson.
Witnesses: Richard Candles and Seath Nicolson.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1573, 2, folio 57.
Thomas Goodwine, Colbie, husbandman. Will 24 August
1574; proved 10 September 1574. To be buried in the church of
Colbie. To Effam Marser. To the castinge of the bell in Colbie
xijd. To Crofer Andro. To Margaret Vlyst. To every one
of Thomas Androwes children. To Agnes Haman. To Croper
Goodwine my sonne £13. 6s. 4d. at 21. To Marie Goodwine my
daughter £10 at marriage. To wife Agnes, executrix. Super-
visors : Mr. Henry Oddingzell and Tho : Ransbie. Witnesses :
Tho : Androwe, Tho : Nichyson, and Peter Vlyct.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1574, ii, folio 43.
James Goodwine, Auburgh. Will 13 February 1574; proved
6 November 1574. To wife Elizabeth one third part of my
goods, the rest to be equally divided between my three children,
Jacob, Macants, Christopher Goodwine and Isabell Goodwine.
Wife Elizabeth Goodwine my executrix. I owe to Mr. Anthonie
Meres my landlord 6s.8d. To John Hause viijd. To Thomas
Darlay vjs. To Leonard Brinkly. Witnesses : Jacobus Wolf en-
den curate, John Hause, Leonard Brinckly and Tho : Vassey.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1574, ii, 54.
William Goodwine of Mawthorpe, parish of Willoughbie.
Nuncupative will 6 May 1576; proved 19 June 1576. Gift to
church. Residue between his children and that the unmarried
and my wife, euerie one to have alike muche. His wife to have
the bringing up of his children and the parts till they 21. He
made John Goodwine and William Goodwine his faithfull exec-
utors. Witnesses : John Hurdman and Wm Wold.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1576, folio 175.
John Goodwynge of Pinchbeck, husbandman. Will 24 June
1576; proved 1 December 1576. To wife Jane such household
stuffe as she brought to me. Many small gyfts to her, brass
pott and one forme yt stands at Whitworthes. I will that Joan
my wife shall remain with my son Gilbert in the house yt I dwell
in tyll Maydaye next then she to have my house at Moarebrigges
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 579
yt holds of my ladye clutche so long as she is unmarried paying
to my son Gylbert 5s. per annum. To Richard Burydge in con-
sideration of such money and other things yt I owe him one red
over kowe calfe with- a hanginge eye. To son John great pann
yt was his mother's at 21. Residue to son Gilbert executor.
Supervisor : Geo. Elling. Witnesses : Younge, Wm Langcaster,
Geo. Elling, Simon Rollett and Humphrye Spenstaye.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1576, folio 91.
Margaret Goodwine of Mabelthorpe Petre, widow. Will 2
March 1577; proved 9 April 1578. To daughter Magdaline.
To William Clarke my said daughters son and to her three other
children. To Helin my daughter. To my said daughter Helin's
children. To William Willson my kinsman. To William Wayre
my kinsman. To Isabell Wilsone of Louth my kinswoman. To
Eliz. Gouine, widow. To Margaret Stute. To Margaret Orpin.
To Jennet Wayes. To Jenet Higwad. To Alison Hudson. To
William my sonn the lease and all of my ferms during the yeres
unexpired. Residue to him, he executor. Supervisor : Gyles
Hopkinson. Witnesses : Ri : Sawdlesbie, parson of St. Mary
Mablethorpe, Rob : Hudson, and Wm. Willson.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1578, folio 187.
Jhon Goodwine, Cumberworth. Will 24 September 1580;
proved October 158 ? To Gualter Goodwine my sonne £30 of
which £20 is in the hands of John Hascatle of Boston his master.
To son Goodwin £20. To daughter Ann Goodwin £20. To
daughter Elizabeth Goodwin £20. To daughter Brigitt £20.
Sons to have their portions at 21, daughters at 21 or marriage.
To Gualter Goodwine my son all the lands that I bought of the
Queenes Maiestie the wenter after the decease of my wife. To
John my son all the lands I bought of Mr Welbye, same condi-
tion. My brother Robert Goodwine a filly, and to William
Goodwine, glouer, my brother's son 40s. I forgive Robert Toyn-
ton the debt saue only 28s. To Clemens Tointonn 10s and to his
wife 10s, and his child 10s. To John Harcastle 10s, to his wife
10s and to his sonne 10s, and to his daughter Elizabeth 10s. To
John Dalysonne my wive's daughter's child a lambe. To Eliza-
beth Dunnington a lambe. To Francis Goodwine my brother
Xper's sonne a lambe. To Anne Goodwine my brother Xper's
580 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
daughter a lambe. To eache of my brother Richardes two
daughters a lambe. To each of my brother Williams five young-
est children a lambe. Thomas Parish of Mawthorpe to have the
custody of them till 21. To Richard Goodwin of Cumberworth
the rent due to me at Michaelmas for the land at Cansthorpe con-
ditionally— . To those poore men of Cumberworth Xper Ben-
sonne xijd, Robert Cawthroppes xijd., John Wilson viijd., Mat.
Atkin, glovier, iiijd. To Ri. Sutton iiijd, John Cockinge viijd.
I forgive Richard Fowler and Mat Swadall all that they owe me.
To Wm Clerckson iiijd. To Margt Hempsall iiijd. To Eliz
Heardman iiijd. To John Heardman the elder Xs. To Kat.
Barnard one lambe. To eueryone of my godsons except Robert
Lawson xijd. To Anne and Alice Good wine of Cumberworth,
my brother's daughters eyther a lambe. To wife Johan the lease
of the house wherein I now dwell — during my years end.
Residue to wife Johan executrix. Supervisors : Richard Good-
wine my brother and William Hewet, each 10s and charges
Witnesses : John Hyrdman, Wm Hewit, Wm Parker, clarcke,
and Xpof er Tomson.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1580, i, folio 171.
John Goodwyn of Algarkirk, husbandman. Will 13 December
1584; proved 18 December 1584. To my sister Margaret 5s. per
annum. To Elizabeth her daughter ten ewes, not till she comes
of age. To my sister Annes daughter called Elizabeth dwelling
withone John Lewes of Surfleet at this time ten ewes etc. till of
age. To poor folk 20 groates. To Robert Brinckley ewe. To
James Weatherrede sheep. Residue to Simon Kilchrist and
Francis Smyth of Algarkirk, executors. Overseers : Ri : Skiggs
and Gilbert Ritchesham. Witnesses: Milo Cartwright, Gregis
Christi purton and James Weatherrell, clarke of Algarkirk.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1584, folio 328.
Richard Goodin of Stickney, husbandman. Will 24 December
1584; proved 4 January 1584/5. To my brother Thomas Good-
win two steeres. To sister Urslay Goodin a yowe. To Izabell
Barteon three yewes. To Judge my neighbour my new book.
To Robert Yates. To William Yarborgh. To Robert Carter
fouling gears. To Johnson a stone of cheese. Residue to wife
Margaret, she executrix. Supervisor : my brother Thomas
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 581
Godwin. I owe Isabell Bartson my wife's sister £7. ios. Wit-
nesses: Ni: Jackson, Rob. Carter, Rob. Browne, Tho : Crase,
and John Juge all of Stickney.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1584, folio 84.
Ellyn Goodwyn, Alford, Lincoln, widow. Will 21 November
1584; proved 7 January 1584. Somewhat weake in bodie. To
the free scole of Alford 5s. To Margaret Ireland one mattrice.
Residue to son Francis and daughter Ann, two parts to son Fran-
cis and the third to Ann Executors : William Twitill and Wil-
liam Gysinge, William Twittill to have the bringing up of my
son till 21 and William Gysing the education of my daughter.
Witnesses : Joseph Overton, Barnard Richardson and Geo.
Ambrey.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1584, folio 108.
George Goodwin of Tathwell, county Lincoln, husbandman.
Will 6 June 1591 ; proved 21 June 1591. Landlord Mr Wyllm
Hambye Esquire 5s. To build a house for coals given to poor
by John Johnson late of Taltwell deceased. To son Robert
Goodwine £10 when 20. Son William Goodwin £10 when 20.
Son Thomas Goodwin £10 when 20. To my daughter Jone
Goodwin £10 when 18. Father-in-law John Pesse of Tathwell
and brother Thomas Goodwin of Wodthorpe my overseers.
Brother Laurence Goodwin of Hodsthorpe one half a qr of
barley. To John Cooper, Jenet Roger, Alice Skyll and Margaret
Rowsebie of Tathwell one half a peck of barley. William
Glover, Elizabeth Drightye, Richard Cottingham, Christofer
Roger, and Thomas Roger, James Carek, Thomas Dickenson,
Gerard Freeman a peck of barley each. Each servamt a ewe.
To William Johnson of Gyllwell the money he owes me. Resid-
uary legatee and executrix : Wife Alice. Witnesses : George
Hanson, Vicar of Tathwell, Vincent Richardson, John Dowse.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1591 ii, folio 124.
Richard Goodwyn of Ludney, parish of Grainthorpe, County
Lincoln, husbandman. Will 20 April 1591 ; proved 12 October
1 591. To wife Jane Goodwyn two kyene. Son Mathewe a quie.
Son Robert my mare. Son Richard a steare. Son James two
582 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
lambs. Residuary legatee and executor: John Toodes. Wit-
nesses : William Mossay, Thomas Lupton.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1591 i, folio 335.
William Goodwin of Mablethorpe. Will 28 December 1592;
proved 27 March 1593. To elder son Thomas Goodwin land in
Mablethorp. To wife Jenet I3s.4d. by the year. To younger
son Nicholas Goodwin £8. when 21. To sister Magadelen Clarks
children 3d. each. To sister Hunter a lamb. To elder son
Thomas Goodwin 53s.4d. Witnesses: Thomas Veale, Thomas
Nicolson, John Nicholson.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1593, folio 116.
Wattares Goodwing of Boston, wollin draper. Will 4 May
1594 proved 8 June 1594. To my son Wattares Goodwing four
skore and ten pounds at 19, my wife to have it till my said
son come to the age of 7 yeares. If my wife marry she must give
bonds to my supervisor. To Mary Goodwing my daughter £50
at 19, same condition as in son's case. Each of the children to
be the other's heir. If both die my wife shall have my sons
part and my daughters part shall be equally divided among my
three systares and my brother John Goodwing. To Richard
Toynton sonne of Mr. Clemond Toynton of Boston 56s. To my
brother John Goodwing £5. I forgive Mr. Fletcher the £5 he
owes me. To Robert Sherwood £8 at Mayday next in considera-
tion of the i6.13s.4d. I have of hys. I will that my wife shall
deliver to my sister Anne, mother of the said Robert all the
writinges of Have of Theures in such manner as I had them. I
will that Edward my servant and Richard Thornton my servant
£5. To Margarie Vear my servant 20s. To Robert Toynton of
Corneworth my brother 40s. Yo John West of West Ashley,
smith, 40s. To Mary Sherwood daughter of Ann Sherwood 20s.
Residue to Clemens my wife she executrix. Supervisors :
Thomas Thornton, Symons Peddey. Witnesses : John Tabor
and Clement Howe.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1594, folio 92.
Thomas Goodwin, the younger of Leake, husbandman. Will
21 April 1595; proved 16 July 1595. To wife Isabell four kyne
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 583
etc. To my father. Residue to my wife she executrix. Wit-
nesses : T. Bawtree, M. Richardson, and John Strafford.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1595, ii, folio 36.
Richard Goodwynne of Candlesby, husbandman. Will 16 Feb-
ruary 1597; proved 19 July 1598. To wife Alice four kye, my
two red maires and ten sheepe. To son Thomas two stears, two
black maires and six sheep beside that sheep which his grand-
father gave him, an acre of wheat etc. To daughter Joane bed-
stead etc. To Gabriell Atkine my brother 8s. which he oweth me.
To Edward Holtly my servant apparell. To Anne Raddgrowne
shepe. Children minors. Residue to my wife Alice executrix.
Overseers : My father in law Tho : Ryley of Scremby and my
brother in law John Temple of the same. Witnesses : Robert
Dever, parson, John Andrew and Edw. Holtly.
Consistory of Lincoln, Book 1598, folio 23.
Jeff ray e Goodwin of Spillsbi, 30. Will 12 March 1598;
proved 26 May 1599. To son Thomas Goodwine the shope
whearin Thomas Storrye now worketh, he to have the bringing of
my son till 21 in the trayde of a blacksmith. To son William my
interest in the bricke shop, £15. To daughter Johane £5 at 21
or marriage. To son Jeffareye £5. All children minors. To
John Hunsworthe one roote end of an Ashe tree. Wife Anne
executrix. Supervisor: Mr. Hopton. Witnesses: Edw:
Wayte, Tho : Bucke, Wm Mawer, and Wm Dewson.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1599, folio 101.
John Goodwin of Thorestope, county Lincoln, husbandman.
Will 13 March 1606/7; proved 8 June 1607. To Cathedral of
Lincoln I2d. To poor of Thorestrop I2d. To daughter Ann
Smyth £6. I3s.4d. To Richard Smyth, her husband, white
stockinge doublet and best breeches. To daughter Cicilye Good-
win £6.i3s.4 and seven puter dubles, one land of wheate in field.
To brother Thomas Goodwin one bushell of wheate. Residue
to wife Anne executrix. Supervisor: Nathan Underwoode of
Alforde. Witnesses: Peeter Christopher, Thomas Goodwin,
George Hermye, Mathew Underwoode, and Godfrey .
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1607, p. ii, folio 163.
584 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Nicholas Goodwyne, Mablethorpe, county Lincoln, carpenter.
Will 16 September 161 1; proved 19 January 1612-3. To be
buried in church or churchyard of Mablethorpe. To youngest
daughter Rebecca £5 at marriage or 21. To daughter Anne £5
and one truckle bed at marriage or 21. To daughter Alice, ditto.
To daughter Mary £5. To younger son Thomas f6.13s.4d., my
deske and chaire standing under wyndow in the hall. To eldest
son Robert £3. 6s.8d. and all tools belonging to my trade. To
said daughter Rebecca one trusse bed in parlour and rest to wiff
Margaret executrix. No witnesses.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1612, folio 18.
Anne Goodwyne, Pinchbeck, county Lincoln, wydowe. Will
20 August 1610; proved at Boston 4 July 1614. To be buried
in church or churchyard of Pinchbeck. To Cathedral of Lin-
coln I2d. To poore of Pinchbeck 20s. To sonn Richard Good-
wyn £5. To daughter Ann Goodwyn £20 at 21 for her portion.
To kynsman William Johnson of Boston 10s. To tenant Robert
Cooke 1 os. To daughter Margaret Goodwyne lease of house and
ground devised by Mr. Robert Carre, Esquire, late of Asworbye,
deceased, unto Gilbert Goodwyne my late husband, late deceased.
Rest to said daughter Margaret Goodwyne, executrix. Super-
visor : Jasper Hiskes of Boston, esquire. Witnesses : Arthur
Johnson, Thomas Vierge and Robert Cooke.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1614, page i, folio 378.
Edmund Goodwin, Stamford, parish of St. Michaells. Will
nodate; proved 24 January 1614-5. To my good sonn Francis
Goodwin, best table in William England's house with frame
wheron it stands. To daughter Goodwith Goodwin bed stead
with cover of painted cloth etc. To daughter Pridence Newman
paire sheets etc. To grandchild Elizabeth England ditto. To
daughter Deborah, ditto. To Ales Newman ditto. To daughter
Isabel Newman best-board-cloth. To Alice England second ditto.
To Samuell Goodwin third ditto. To son Francis Goodwin a
press in house of William England. To William Halsted one
great chess. To daughter Prudence ditto. To Elizabeth Eng-
land all other chests and boxes. To Charles and Amy Sonscale
cubbord in hall of ditto. To Elizabeth England a looking glass.
To Martin Newman my cloak. To William England apparel.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 585
To cozen Samuel Goodwin two cushions girdle and pruse. Rest
to William England, executor, except shop tools. Witnesses:
Richard Swanne, Samuel Goodin, and Michaell Halsted.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1614, page 2, folio 167.
Thomas Goodwyn, Woodchepe, parish Strobye, county Lin-
coln. Will 2 May 1617; proved 4 October 1617. To church of
Lincoln I2d. To children of brother Augustine Kirkman 40s.
To sister Ann Paules children 20s. each. To nephew Thomas
Goodwyn of Spilbye 40s. To nephew William Goodwyne of
Hoggsbye £10. To Robert Dawser's wife of Belchurch 20s. To
William Yuborough of Cunisholme 20s. To nephew Thomas
Goodwyne of Woodthorpe all apparel. To poor of Strobye and
Woodthorp 40s. To godson Thomas Goodwyn of Alford 20s.
Rest to wife Anne executrix. Witnesses : Thomas Copland,
clerk, and Nicholas Hurdmarshe.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1617, part 2, folio 467.
Nan Goddine, Pinchbacke, county Lincoln, maden. Will 27
November 1621 ; proved 24 October 1622. To be buried in
Pinchbacke churchyard. To brother Richard Goodin £10. To
sister Markit Sporefote fortye sheleins and one stufe cote and a
peare of Whalebone bodes, and the beste hate that I have nowe.
To onckle John Goodin 20s. To Rineye Tomson 4s. To Henry
Rofe 4s. To John Boston 4s. To Roger Artell 4s. To Gilbert
Jackson 2s. To Henry Wrete 2s. To Elizabeth Yelse 4s. To
Ellsebeth Ebbesonn 4s. To poor of Pinchbacke 20s. To Thomas
Dawkins 10s. for his paines. Rest to brother Richard Goodin,
executor. Memoranund Mistris Oxelle doth owe me £20,
Nicholas Hamond 4s, Jane Farmer, wife of Richard Farmer 2s.
Witnesses : John Boston and Richard Goodin.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1622, part ii, folio — .
Thomas Godwin, Maplethorpe, Lincoln, Tayler. Will 26 Feb-
ruary 1622/3; proved 6 March 1622/3. To be buried in Maple-
thorpe churchyard. To, each of children one Ewe at Lamas next
to be put forth, etc. If eldest son being now sick doe depart this
life before full age then whole porcon of both my sonnes to come
to my daughter Elizabeth. Rest to wife Martha, executrix. To
eldest son the front table in hall with the Deske, the locke and
586 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
kaye. Witnesses : Thomas Veale, minister, William Braye,
Thomas Newton, Danyell Buch, and Christopher Copland.
Consistory of Lincoln. Register 1622, part ii, folio 17.
Richard Gooddin, Fletton, county Huntingdon, husbandman.
Will 21 March 1624/5 ; proved 20 May 1625. To be buried in
churchyard of Fletton. To daughters Frances Godin, Ellyne
Gooddin, Annas Goodin, Elizabeth Godin, and Margaret Goodin
I2d. each. Also to said Margaret 40s. more than others out of
coppehold in Fletton (wherein I stated my wife during her life).
Rest to wife Johan Goodden, executrix. Witnesses : John
Ellys, Rector of Fletton. Inventory £78. is.8d. at Huntingdon
23 May 1625 by John Ellys, minister, Robert Cole and Thomas
Feering.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1624/5, folio 492.
John Goodwin, Grimaldby, county Lincoln, yeoman. Will 12
January 1627/8; proved at Louth 3 April 1628. To my two
sonnes Richard Goodwin and John Goodwin 40s. each at 21. To
daughters Elizabeth Goodwin, Katherine Goodwin, Francis
Goodwin, Joane Goodwin, and Alice Goodwin, ditto. To son
John Goodwin, great panne that was his grandfather's. Residue
to wife Alice Goodwin, executrix. Witnesses : Richard Langton.
Mem. Testator before death gave to daughter Elizabeth Good-
win one que with calfe. To Richard Goodwin and John Good-
wine one lamb ewe.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1628, part ii, folio 276.
Thomas Goodwin, Claxby Pluckacre, county Lincoln, laborer.
Will 9 February 1630/31 ; proved 8 July 163 1. To be buried
in Claxby Pluckacre churchyard with all that the law requireth
for mortuary. To sonn Robert Goodwine one brandled quye
and one calfe. To daughter Ann Goodwin, ditto, etc. Rest to
wife Ann Goodwin, executrix. Witnesses : John Bowls, Anne
Goodwine. Administration with will annexed to natural sister
Anne Goodwin (executrix being dead).
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1630-31, folio 355.
Ann Goodwin, Claxby Pluckacre, widdow. Will 17 March
1630-31; proved 8 July 1631. To be buried in Claxby Pluck-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. S87
acre churchyard etc. To son Robert Goodwine £4 at 21. To
daughter Anne Goodwine, ditto. To my three brothers 4d. each
etc. Rest to husband's sister Anne Goodwine, executrix. Wit-
nesses : Robert Keale, Thomas Hodgson, John Bowis, and John
Curties.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1630-31, folio 486.
Thomas Goodwin, Rathbie, county Lincoln, husbandman.
Will 22 October 1639; proved 25 November 1639. To my foure
children, Manwaring Goodwin, Richard Goodwin, Mary Good-
win and Ann Goodwin £40 (£10 each at 15). Rest to wife Mary
Goodwin executrix. Witnesses : Richard Hodpen, clerk, and
Elizabeth Harrison.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1639, folio 133.
Richard Goodwine, Weston in Holland, county Lincoln,
laborer. Will 1 January 1639/40; proved 18 June 1640. To
sonns John, Charles, and Richard 20s. each and ditto to child
wife is bigg without, if it live to be put forth by my executrix
To wife all goods, and cattle, to bring upp children untill they
be fitt to be put forth to sarvice or able to get them an liveinge.
To son John my cloak, my executrix to keep it for him till he be
fit to weare it or else the worth in money. Wife An executrix.
Witnesses : Richard Fletcher and Simon Boles. Seal a lion's
head.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1639, folio 503.
William Goodding, Wiberton, yeoman. Will 19 August 1649;
proved 27 September 1647. To be buried in Wiberton church.
For mortuary as the law doth afford. To Edmund Homes is.
and workin day cloths. To John Browne £20, £5 at Mary day,
rest in six months and my little mare and best clothes, all
but the cote that was Simon Petches. To Robert Brown is. To
Margarett Browne £3 I owe her and £7 more in four years, also
long table and bedd I brought with me after my wife Anne's
decease. To Judy Powell 40s. at lawfull age and if she die to
Margarett Browne. Unto Thomas Atkinson's three children that
he had by my sister Powell is. apiece. Rest to wife Ann Good-
ing executrix. Witnesses : John Pullin, Henry Browne, William
Kerke, and Jonathan Fisher.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1649, f°no 37°-
5 88 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Francis Goodwin of Gunnesby, county Lincoln, yeoman. Will
10 August 1658; proved 19 July 1662. To my only son Richard
Goodwin halfe of the lease. To my grandchild Elizabeth Good-
win a coppard. To my grandchildren, sons and daughters of
my said son Robert Kethamy 40s. each. To my cosin Richard
Fullalove a stuke of weat. To poor of Gunnesby 5s. Residu-
ary legatee and executrix: Wife Alice Goodwin. Supervisors:
Cosin Mr. John Fancourt and Cosin Mr. Richard Paxton. Wit-
nesses : Ro : Bugge, Thomas West.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1662, folio 232.
Nicholas Gooding of Ludney parish of Garnethorpe (Grain-
thorpe?) Will n August 1661 ; proved 18 August 1662. To
my only child Tommas £10. Residuary legatee and executrix:
Elizabeth my wife. Witness : John Markham.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1662, folio 746.
Edward Gooding of Burwell, county Lincoln, husbandman.
Will 22 February 1665; proved 2 May 1666. To daughter in
law Sara Barnard £12 and 10s, and to my daughter in law Eliza-
beth Barnard £12 and 10s. to be paid at decease of my father
Francis Gooding and my mother Grace Gooding. Residuary
legatee and executrix: Wife Elizabeth Gooding. Witnesses:
Stephen Brabrook, William Finch?. Francis Seaman. Testa-
tor signs Goodwing.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1666, folio 254.
Alice Goodwin of Gunnesby, county Lincoln, widdow. Will
20 April 1665 ; proved : no date. To my only son Richard
Goodwin halfe a quarter of barley. To son in law Robert
Kelham my barley. To grandchild John Kelham a table. To
grandchild Richard Kelham a black cow in lieu of 40s. left him by
his grandfather Francis Goodwin. To grandchild Alice Segrave,
wife to Henry Segrave, a lining apron and to her eldest child a
sheep hogge and ditto to her youngest child. To Mary, wife to
Thomas Hare, a green see apron and to her child a sheep hog.
To my daughter in law Dorothy Goodwin a handkerchief and to
Dorothy Goodwin my grandchild one puter dish marked R. K.
To kinswoman Elizabeth Collingwood two coates a pair of bodies.
To grandchild Ann Kelham a trusse bed. Residuary legatee and
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 589
executrix: Anne Kelham. Witnesses: Robert Petchell, Ro:
Bugge, Elizabeth Collingwood.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1666, folio 346.
John Godwin of Stamford, county Lincoln, maltster. Will 16
April 1667; proved 6 September 1667. To poor of St. Marys in
Stamford 10s. To daughter Sarah Whetstone, wife to John
Whetstone, of Cottesmore in county Rutland yeoman £40. To
Sarah Godwin daughter to William Godwin my son £20 to be
paid to John Whetstone for he was when 21, if she die £10 to
Esther Godwin her mother. To Thomas son of my brother
William Godwin 40s. To Anne Parkinson daughter of sister
Anne Parkinson 20s. To friend Mr. John Richardson late
minister of St. Michael in Stamford 40s. Residuary legatee and
executrix : wife Mary Goodwin. Witnesses : Thomas Slater,
Emme Mansf eild, Abraham Widding.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1667, folio 449.
Elizabeth Goodwin of Stukney Colne, widow. Will 2y
November 1667; proved 20 August 1668. To Abigail Hamond
my grandchild 3 acres of arrable land and part of 15 acres pur-
chased of Philip Neare and to Deborah Freeman my grandchild
a close called Tinsell pingle and one called Wright close, each to
be other's heir and if both die then to Elizabeth and Susanna
Tayler my grandchildren. To grandchildren Elizabeth and
Susanna daughters of John Tayler £20 apiece in the hands of my
couzen John Faulkner. To two children of William Jackson late
of Freston deceased 10s. apiece. To John Osmotherby 5s. To
William Cogg 10s, Joseph Cogg 20s. £16 10s. due to me from
Esquire Simmon he to pay out of it Abigail Hamond 20s,
Deborah Freeman 20s, William Cogg 20s, and Mrs. Diton 20s.
To Andrew Burton, gent. 10s., John Burton, gent. 10s. To
Abigail and Lydia Burton their sisters 10s. apiece. To late Mar-
garet Turpin's children viz John, Elizabeth, and Margret Prest-
man 10s to be paid into hands of John Prestman of Foursby for
the said children till they are 18. To Deborah wife of William
Freeman of Hagneby gent, one cottage in Stickney in tenure of
Widow Bowis (?Bawis). To Matthew son of my grandchild
Deborah Freeman and to Deborah daughter of my grandchild
Abigail Hamond a cottage in Stickney in tenure of John Harley.
590 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
To John Tayler my son in law 5s. To Jane Cross my maiden
one green coat. Residuary legatee and executrix: Deborah
Freeman. Overseers John Tayler and Joseph Coggs. Wit-
nesses: Dorothy Diton, Elizabeth Tayler, John Cross, John
Meedlay.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1668, folio 269.
Susan Goodin of City of Lincoln, widow. Will 26 October
1671; proved 25 November 1691 (1671?). To sister Elizabeth,
wife of Thomas Coupper a trunell bedstead. To Elizabeth her
eldest daughter a bras pan and to Margarett one other daughter
a bras pan. To Mary Belton one bras pott. To Susan Hall one
Lin napkin. To Elizabeth Ludington one Dyaper napkin. To
goodwife Godsun one of my best shifts. To James Hollingworth
the younger one new shilling, twelve twopensis and thirteen
sinellpence. Residuary legatee and executrix: Mary Broakes,
widow. Witnesses : Aliesander Ludington, James Hollingworth.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1671, part ii, folio 455.
Abraham Goodwin of Spilsby, county Lincoln, ironmonger.
Will 26 December 1671 ; proved 24 April 1672. To sistar
Hannah (my executrix) 66 sheep, 28 hogs, one cow, one heifer,
one colt, two horses and a foal, and my dwelling house with shop
and goods and commodities in them, and all debts due to me.
To my sister Amy Harrison £20, or if she please the shop next
to Mr. Fawns ( ?) for three years she to pay my sister Hannah £3
a year. To brother Thomas Godwin 40s. To nephew Daniel
Daulton iio to assist my sister Hannah for a year and to brother
Richard Goodwin £5. To neice Elizabeth Daulton £1. To
brother Thomas Goodwin's children 20s. apiece when 21. Wit-
nesses : John Harding, Richard Harrison.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1672, folio 306.
Robert Goodinge of Barron, county Lincoln, yeoman. Will
16 July 167(2) ; proved 4 October 1672. To John Boothby,
Henery Boothby, Israll Booth (sic), Edward Boothby, one ewe
and a lamb. To Mary Goodinge when 21, 5s. To Alixander
Tayler my sister's son my loome and to John Tayler the other
loome. To my brother Thomas Goodin one sacke of ric. To my
son John Goodin is. To daughter Elizabeth Boothby a bed-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 591
stede. To Mary daughter of Elias Grantham a ewe. Residuary
legatee and executor: Son Phillip Goodin. Witnesses: Chris-
topher Fugill, Adlitt Green, and Robert Hall.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1672, folio 445.
Thomas Goodwin of Trustrop (Trusthorpe?), county Lincoln,
labourer. Will 4 December 1675; proved no date. To my four
children, Robert, Thomas, Nicholas, and Mary 40s. when 21.
If my wife marry again she is to give security to Thomas Bramp-
ton and John Stubbs of Trustrop for payment of same legacies.
Residuary legatee and executrix : Wife Ann. Witnesses :
Francis Whiting, Richard Ballett, George Rowson. 4 May 1675.
Inventory £42. 16s. 4d. "This poor widow is left with four small
children to bring up my request therefore is, to be very f auorable
to her in the Court frees. Robert Wright, Rector de Tristhorpe.
Debts
to John Witton
Mr. Russell for rent
Mr. Wright
John Stubbs
Mr. Raddison
Thomas Briggs
£15. 10s. 8d.
Witnesses : Francis Whiting, John Graunt, Will Western, and
John Stubbs.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1675, folio 269.
Hanney Gooding of Spilsby, county Lincoln, spinster. Will
22 December 1680; proved 12 October 1684 (1681?). To
brother Richard Harrison £5. To George Gooding my nephew
2s.6d. To Daniell Dalton my nephew 2s.6d. To Anne Gooding
my niece 2s.6d. To Neese Mary Gooding 2s.6d. To Neese
Elizabeth Buttery 2s.6d. To Neese Amy Gooding is. To Neese
Hill is. Residuary legatee and executrix: Neese Jane Gooding,
daughter of brother Thomas Gooding. Witnesses : Jon* Gaule
(her marke), Susanna Horneby, and Susanna Martiall.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1681, folio 554.
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592 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
William Gooden of Pinchbeck, county Lincoln, yeoman. Will
10 June 1683; proved 30 April 1684. To my son John Goodin
the house I now live in and the land belonging to it at decease of
my wife. To son Robert Goodin £25, and one acker of land.
Brother Robert Heffield, gardian to my sons. Residuary legatee
and executrix: Wife Ann. Witnesses: John Browne, Thomas
Stenet, and Ralfe Shipridge.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1684, part ii, folio 165.
Alice Goodybe of Swineshed, County Lincoln, examined re
will of Thomasine Pussley aged about 40 No date.
Consistory of Lincoln, Register 1557-84, folio 198.
DEAN AND CHAPTER OF LINCOLN
Thomas Goodwin of Wadthorpe, county Lincoln, yeoman.
Will 2 May 1617; proved 19 June 1619. To brother Augustine
Kirkman his two children 40s. To my sister Anne Paules chil-
dren 20s. each. To nephew Thomas Goodwin of Spilsbie 40s.
To nephew William Goodwin of Hegstrop £10. To Robert
Dawsons wife of Belchworth 20s. To William Yarburgh of
Conisholme 20s. To nephew Thomas Goodwin of Woodthorpe
all my apparell. To poor of Strobbie 4s. To Thomas Goodwin
of Alford my godson 20s. Residuary legatee and executrix:
Anne my wife. Witnesses : Thomas Copeland, writer hereof,
and Nicholas Hindmarsh.
Dean and Chapter of Lincoln, Register 1620-27, folio 136.
ARCHDEACONRY OF STOW, LINCOLNSHIRE.
Davy Goodwin of Ridburne (Redbourne?), county Lincoln,
yeoman. Will 27 December 1628; proved 29 January 1628-9.
To Bryan my eldest son 46s.8d. when 15. To Elizabeth my
daughter 46s.8d. when 20. To Thomas my son 46s.8d. when 15.
Residuary legatee and executrix : Grace my wife. Witnesses :
William Farrant, Allen Lupton.
Archdeaconry of Stowe, Register 1627-29, folio 137.
Alee Goodwin of Wintringham, Diocese of Lincoln. Will 26
December 1630; proved 11 August 1632. To son Francis Good-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 593
win two quies and 30s. owing me by Mr. St. Paule. To Robert
Rotherham and Sara his wife I2d. each in satisfaction of her
child's part. To Robert and Anne children of said Robert
Rotherham and Sara a quie. To John Fowler I2d. To Eliza-
beth Fowler his wife I2d. in full satisfaction of her child's part.
To grandchild Gilliam Fowler 5s. To four servants of my son
William Goodwin 6d. each. To the poor 6s.8d. To Hannah and
Rebecca Rainbowe, a yellow cappe. To Mr. Rainbowe I2d. To
Anthony Mell 6d., and to Richard Mell I2d. Residuary Legatee
and executor : William Goodwin. Witnesses : Anthony Mell,
Robert Saunderson, and Steuen Marsden, scrivener. Proved at
Grainbrugh.
Archdeaconry of Stowe, Register 1627-31, folio 146.
William Goodwin of Winteringham, county Lincoln, yeoman.
Will 14 January 1669-70; proved 15 February 1669-70. To
my son Nathanall Goodwin £6. To daughter Alyse Goodwin
one half of my bedding. To my two sons Frances and Joseph
and to Mary my daughter I2d. each in satisfaction of their child's
portion To son Simon house in low burgage and house in Kill-
ingholme and residue. Executor : son Simon. Overseers : John
Dinsdale, Joseph Fowler, Witnesses : John Dinsdall, Thomas
Boothy.
Archdeaconry of Stowe, Register 1669-71, folio 154.
Simon Goodwine of Winteringham, county Lincoln. Will
proved 16 February 1671-2. To son William £30 when 14. To
Nathaniell Goodwine my brother £30 and one dark grey mare.
Residuary legatee and executrix : Sarah my wife. Supervisors :
William Harrison and Micaell Snowden. Witnesses : John
Dinsdale, Michaell Snowden, William Harrison.
Archdeaconry of Stowe, Register 1669-71, folio 657.
Elizabeth Goodwin of Winteringham, county Lincoln, widow.
Will 8 January 1703-4; proved 3 March 1703-4. To Joseph
Fowler of Anlaby £4. , To John, Joseph, and Mary sons and
daughter of said Joseph Fowler 40s. each, they to give a dis-
charge to my executor of all right to any estate of my late husband
Nathaniel Goodwin as cosens, the administration of which was
granted to me by letters of administration from Ecclesiastical
594 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Court of Lincoln. To John and Robert Jackson my nephews £20
and £10 respectively. To Elizabeth the wife of David Hill my
neice £10. Residuary legatee and executor : Thomas Jackson my
nephew. Overseers : Thomas Snowden, senior, Edward Shanks
of Winteringham. Witnesses : Anne Bell, George Bell, Kath-
erine Jackson.
Archdeaconry of Stowe, Register 1700-4, folio 71, bound in
Consistory of Lincoln.
ARCHDEACONRY OF LONDON.
John Goodwyne of St. Mary at Hill at Billingsgate. Will 10
May 1 55 1 ; proved 2 July 1551. To be buried in church of St.
Mary at Hill. To Peter Bate my son and his children Henry,
Peter, Joane and Elizabeth. To John Bate my son. To Mar-
garet my daughter. To my three sons. To Robert Covenaie my
son. To son Peter Bate, executor. To brother John Francke.
Tenements in All Hallows Barking nigh the tower. To my
brother Francke and my sister his wife. To cousin Reynolde
Pytnam and his wife.
Archdeaconry of London, Book 2, folio 24.
John Goodwin. Will 3 November 1569; proved 30 January
1569/70. To Alice Ylett. To Thomas Maddox. To the Mer-
chant Tailors school. To Anne Goodwin. To William San-
forde and Florence his wife dwelling in Combe Stowe (Combe
Rowe?) in Somersetshire.
Archdeaconry of London, Book 3, folio 242.
Renunciation of administration of goods of Theodore Good-
win of St. Andrews, Holborn, county Middlesex., Esquire by
his relict Elizabeth 25 January 1667/8.
Archdeaconry of London, file 1554.
John Gooding, St. Botolph Algate. Inventory exhibited 15
July 1 681.
Archdeaconry of London.
John Goodwin, Freeman and Haberdasher. Will 13 October
1697; proved 18 November 1698. All to wife Joane Goodwing
except a coat wastcoat, coat and pere of breeches, a silver spone
and a gold ring to sonn Thomas Goodwin, in case he is not heard
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 595
of in one yeare's time he is to have ios. in lieu of suit of cloathes.
To son Benjamin Goodwin a goold ring and a siluer spoone.
My wife Jane Goodwing doath promise in case she dies before
my two sons to give what she hath left to them my two sons
Thomas Goodwing and Benjamin Goding, leaving my wife to
administer this last will, etc. Witnesses : Edmund Hubert,
Samuel Hubert. Signed. Administration 20 November to Joane
Gooden, relict (sworn 17 November 1697) On oath 18 November
1697. Bond of Anne (signed Jone) Goodwin, relict of John
Goodwin of St. Augustine.
Archdeaconry of London, file 1697.
William Goodwin, citizen and gouldsmith of London (St.
Catherine Colman) Will 16 May 1698; proved 6 October 1699.
All to two dear neices Gertrude Rolles and Elizabeth Rolles,
sisters, executrixes. Witnesses : Thomas Blackmore, Junior,
Ann Blackmore, and Francis Theed. Seal.
Archdeaconry of London, file 1699.
John Amys, London, Clotheworker. Will 27 July 1548;
proved 25 August 1548. To be buried in churchyard of St.
Bartholomews the lyttyll betwyxt ye stepell and Mr. Capells
Chapell. To godson John Philyppes I2d. To sister Annys
Wilton 6s .8d. and to her children I2d. each and to ther younge
childreyn 4d. the pece. To sister Maryon 6s.8d. and to her chil-
dren 1 2d. the pece and their children if she have any married 4d.
To my brother Rychards three daughters ditto, ditto. To Annys
Trulove late married 3s.4d. To my brothers chyldren 6s.8d. the
pece. Lands in Northe Cadbury to brother Humphrey Amys
and his issue then to issue of my sister Annys. Rest after I2d.
to twelve poore of parish, to brother Humphrey Amys, executor.
Witnesses : Myhell West, Nycholas Crof twyett.
Archdeaconry of London, will filed.
Last day of May 161 3. Katherin Baily, wyf of Raphe Baily,
citizen and vintner of London. By covenant with husband
before he marryed me To be buried as to husband seemes best.
As by covenant to give away £500. To two nephews, John Smith
and George Smith £200 (£100 each) and if both die, £100 to
governors of Christs hospital and £100 to the four daughters of
Mr. Willyam Goodwyn of Loughborough. To husband Mr.
596 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Raphe Baily £20 and to Lyonell his sonn £10. To Anne Morris
£10. To Elizabeth Morris £10 and to her four daughters £10
To Mary Wright daughter of Roberte Wrighte the nowe parson
of St. Kathryn Coleman £5. To Dorothy Johnson, wyf to Jasper
Johnson £5. To John Alkington, sonn to Daniell Alkington £5 if
living, or if not to his brother. To poor of Loughboro, county
Leicester £3. To the poore of St. Laurence in the ould Jury
in London 40s. To the poore of St. (Foster?) in London £3.
To poore of St. Albans in Woodstreet 40s. To the poore of
St. Katheryn Coleman £5. To Christs hospital for poore chil-
dren harbored there £3. I give £50 to reliefe of poore prisoners
out of Ludgate living in same prison at time of my decease for
small debts vnder £5, that is as many as may be redeemed for
£50, not above £5, for cleare release of any prisoner. Other £50
for lands for the stock for preachers and devines as repaire
weekly from Oxford or Cambridge to Pauls Crosse to preach on
Sabath day. To friend Barnaby Smith, executor, £5.
Witnesses : Jasper Johnson, Arthur Pantherst, Rowland Gryf-
fithe, Johannes Waren, scr. re cur London Edmunde Jeffery
servente to John Waren scr. S* Katheryn Coleman. Proved
25 February 161 7/18.
Mem: words "to" Anne Morris £10" inserted
before sealing. Witnesses ditto.
Archdeaconry of London, will filed 1617.
COMMISSARY OF LONDON.
(In Latin) Isabella Godyn, wife of John Godyn, citizen and
grocer of London, and daughter of Sir Hugh Holes, knight,
deceased. Will 3 September 1422; proved 5 Kt December (27
November 1422). Sane in mind, etc. My spirit to Almighty
God etc. To be buried in great churchyard of St. Pauls. To
Agnes Drayton 7s. I owe her. To Agnes, wife of William Wan-
stall 2s.6d. To poor of the parish of St. Christopher 3s.4d. To
chaplain of said church 6s.8d. to be given to the mmendicant
poor at my funeral I3s.4d. To Andrew Holes my brother a gold
dish. To Elen wife of my late brother Edmund a gold ring. To
the Carmelite Friars of London 6s.8d. To Master Thomas Ash-
well 40s. as far as he and John my husband shall think best to
dispose of. To the preaching Friars 3s.4d., Augustine 6s.8d.,
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 597
Minors 3s.4d, Cross 2od. I forgive Agnes Depford sometime
my servant 3s.4d. To Amy my daughter a silver girlde. To
John my husband any bequest due from death of Mary my sister
by Dame Holes will. Residue to John my husband and Amy our
daughter. Executors: said John and Margaret Lightburgh his
sister.
Commissary of London, More 103 (1418-1438).
Thomas Godyng of Hakeney, county Middlesex. Will 10
December 1457(36 Hen.6; proved 4 February 1547/8. Sane
in mind and so forth. My spirit to almighty God my creator etc.
My body to be buried in the church of St. Augustine of Hakeney.
After my funeral discharged and debts paid I give as follows.
To high altar of said church for tithes and oblations forgotten
and negligently performed 2od. To Laurence Benne, parish
clerk of the same, I2d. To the church £6 I3s.4d. To each of
my godchildren I2d. To John Godyng my brother 20s. To
Margery wife of the said John 10s. To Richard Tailour I2d.
To Robert Samuell I2d. To Walter Synsam I2d. To Isabell
late wife of John Humfrey 2s. To the lepers of Kynggeslond
3s.4d. To the bridge near Hakeney 20s. Residue to Richard
Fremet, John Godyng and Richard Austen for the benefit of my
soul and the souls of all the faithful. Witnesses : Richard Wite-
here, William Paby and others.
Commissary of London, Sharp, folio 239.
Agneys Goodwyn of London, widow. Will 29 Juyne 1458,
36 Hen. 6 ; proved 3 July 1458. To be buried in the church yard
of St. Benet Fink where the body of William Goodwyn that was
my husband is buried. To the High Altar of St. Michael in
Cornhill, London, where I am a parishioner 2od. To the use of
the Fraternity of our Lady and St. Anne in the same church
whereof I am a sister 3s.4d. To Mathew Chelde the son of
Emmote my daughter the wife of Arnald Fyge six silver spoones,
a table with the trestells and one candlestick of Laton. To said
Emmott my daughter -6s.8d. my best girdell harnessyd with
silver. To Isabell the daughter of said Emmott my cross of
silver and gilt. To John Fyge son of the said Arnald and a pott
and a panne of brasse. To Richard Chilton a peautre potte of a
quart. To Isabell Pyryman my gowne of musterdevilers and my
598 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
weved old blew frende. To Thomas Spede, fyshmonger of
London one of my executors I3s.4d. To said Mathew Chelde
6s.8d. Executors to have the residue, Thomas Spede and
Mathew Chelde. No witnesses.
Commissary of London, Sharp, folio 249.
John Bacon otherwise called Goodwyn of Westham. 28 Jan-
uary 1459 was proved the will of the above before Henry Shapp,
Commissary General and administration granted to Alice relict,
Symon Lowys and John Swift executors named in the will. The
residue of his goods he gave to the before named Agnes on con-
dition she gave her best cloke to the work of the tower at West-
ham and to All Saints London, and St. Atonine I2d. Residue
of his goods he gave to aforesaid Alice.
Commissary of London, Sharp, folio 291.
(Latin). 20 November (1468?) Was proved the will of
John Goodwyn of Hamyrsmith in parish of Fulham before Wil-
liam Wilde, Commissary, in which he gave to the Church of St.
Pauls 4d. To the Altar of Fulham 4d. To the clerke of the
same parish 2d. and administration was given to Agnes relict of
the same, reserving power to John Clyff.
Commissary of London, Sharp, folio 373.
(Latin) John Godyng of the parish of St. Augustine in
Hakney. Will 24 February 1468/9; proved 3 March 1468/9.
Sane in memory My spirit to Almighty God and so forth, and
my body to be buried in the churchyard of St. Augustines afore-
said. All my debts to be paid. To the altar for tithes and obla-
tions forgotten 6s. 8d. To the works of the church 6s.8d. To
the fraternity of the Trinity and Blessed Mary in said church 2od.
To the Ward of Cherche Street 8s. To Robert Samwell I2d.
To Walter Symson I2d. To a chaplain to celebrate masses for
my soul, my parents and all faithful departed for one year, 10
marks. To the mending of the ways called Cherchestreete and
Merestreete where necessary to be mended I3s.4d. To Laurence
Penn, clerk of the parish 20s. Residue to Margery my wife who
with Richard Chapman and Phillip Geffrey I make my executors.
Witnesses: Richard Whitcher, Thomas Wall, Johane Burton and
many others.
Commissary of London, Wilde folio 35.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 599
Thomas Godwyn, citizen and girdeler of London. Will 9
September 1484, 2 Ric. Ill ; proved 18 September 1484. To be
buried in St. Katherine Creechurch of London before the pulpitt
for which I give to the church 6s.8d. To the high Altar of the
same church I2d. To the church work of the same parish church
2d. To the poor 4s. To parish church of St. Lawrence Jury
4s. by advice of Johane my wife and Thomas Raundes, citizen
and girdler of London among the poor, to pray for my soul and
soul of my late master Grymesby. To the poor of my craft 4s.
worth of bread and ale. Each of my customers who have bought
my ale for any reasonable time to have a kilderkyn of ale.
Residuary legatee and executrix : Johan my wife Overseer :
Thomas Raundes. Witnesses : Thomas Max, stationer, and
Thomas Raundes, girdeler, citizens of London.
Commissary of London, Lichfield, folio 7.
Isabell Godyng of London, widow. Will 29 August 1484(2
Ric. Ill; proved 8 September (1504.?) To be buried in parish
church of St. Alphege, within Crepulgate under the stone where
John Carter Coryoar, late my husband resteth buried. Four
torches to be used at my burial. To the high altar of said parish
church 6s.8d. To high altar of parish church in Bassynghawe
for my offerings forgotten when that I was a parishioner 6s.8d.
To Brotherhood of St. Giles without Cripplegate of London
3s.4d. To the common box of the Conours of London Craft
6s.8d. To the box of the craft of Brewers, London 3s.4d. To
John Bradwell my daughter Margaret's son, a maser with a deep
bande without frynt, if he die before of lawful age or married
his mother to have them. To John Prest my brother 6s.8d. and
to his wife my violet gown. To William Bradwell my lyttell
maset letter about, To Johan wife of John Chamburlyne, bruer,
my furred gown with calaber. To Margaret my daughter my
best gown, twelve siluer spones with strawberyes, a maser with
saint Margaret in the print. Residue to daughter Margaret.
Executors : John Martindale, taylor I3s.4d., and William Cur-
tyce, letherseller, I3s.4d. Overseers: Thomas Sterne and John
Russell. Witnesses: John Pynder, John Machen, and John
Howe, baker.
Commissary of London, Lichfield, folio 6.
Isabell Goodwyn, wydow. Will 23 August 1520; proved 29
600 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
August (1520). To be buried by my husbande in the church
yard of St. Lawrence old Jury. To high altar 4od. To Brother-
hood of St. Michael and St. Ursula 2od. To the Rood Brother-
hood 2od. To the goodwife Bordeman my best gown and to
Bardnard cobler's wife the next best. A trentall of masses to
be sung in the parish church for mine and my husband's souls.
To my goddaughter Elizabeth Roger my kirtel with the tuck the
last that I made and a burnesed girdle of the old fajcyon. To
goodwife Awdrey my tuckyng girdell. To my poor neighbours
dwelling in the devone rents, man, woman and child id. each.
My kinsmen and women dwelling at Brayneford 4od. each.
Residue to William Awdrey and John Bordman my executors.
Witnesses : Sir Octavian Talbot, curat of St. Lawrence church,
Henry Talbott parysshe clerk, Thomas Dey and William Brocke,
sexten, with others and Syr Thomas Downys, chawntrie priest
in the same church.
Commissary of London, Bennet, folio 162.
John Goodwyn, citizen and woodmonger of London. Will 6
March 1530 22 Hen. VIII; proved 2 October 1532. To the
High Altar of the parish Church of St. Mary Hyll nygh Billings-
gate where I am now a parishioner i6d. My executors to pay
every year yet to come of my lands called Pye in parish of All
Hallows Barking in Tower Street, London, held of the Bishop
of London and sir William Petyte, priest, for masses to be sung
in All Hallows Barking for my soul, fathers, mothers, late wife's
and all christian souls and for bred, ale and beere for the poor
I3s.4d. To Company and House of the Holy Trinity Deptford,
Kent, whereof I am a brother 20s. Residue to Johan my wife.
Executors : Johan my wife and William Goodwyne my son, 40s.
Supervisor : Peter Bate, Merchant of the Staple of the Town of
Calais. Witnesses: John Ploseld, John Baxter, and John
Franks.
Commissary of London, Tunstal folio 190.
William Goodwyn, St. Marks, Iremonger Lane. Administra-
tion 21 February 1552/3 of goods to daughter Elizabeth Good-
wyn.
Commissary of London, Register Clyffe (1548- 1553),
folio 148.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 6oi
20 January 1556/7. Robert Goodwyn, Enfelde, administration
of goods of, to relict Aleece.
Commissary of London, Register Darbyshire (1 555-1559),
folio 17.
Hugh Goodwin of St. Margarets, New Fish Street, fishmonger.
Nuncupative will 28 April 1563; proved 7 May 1570. All to
Thomas Godhelp to pay his debts and bury him. Witnesses:
Thomas Goldfinch, John Heyward, and Robert Bynnye. Probate
Act. 7 May, the will of Hugh Goodwyn of St. Margarets in New
Fishe Street on oath of Thomas Goldhelp executor named etc.
From Act Book 1558-1570.
Commissary of London, Hinck, Register 1 559-1 570,
folio 118.
Nicholas Goodyn, deceased, of Islington. Administration 14
July 1570 of the goods to Agnes Goodyn, relict of same.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 1570- 1582,
folio 1.
William Goodwyn of St. Margarets, New Fish Street, deceased.
Administration 22 January 1576 of the goods of to Joan Good-
wyn the relict.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 1570- 1582,
folio 143. .
John Goodwyn, All Hallows Stayning, intestate. Administra-
tion 3 December 1580 of goods to widow Elizabeth Goodwyn.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 13, folio 226.
John Goodwinne of Endfield, county Middlesex. Will 23
November; proved 13 February 1580-1. I give unto Joane, my
wife, all my house with one several close upon Galles hill, during
the time she shall keep herself unmarried, although it be unto the
day of her departure out of this her natural life. To remain
unto Joan Goodwinne, my daughter. To remain in case of her
death before it descends to her, to my brother William Goodwine
in tail male, who shall then pay i6.13s.4d. to the children (be it
one or more) of my daughter Joane. I give towards the new
schoolhouse if any such be erected 2s. To Margaret Lowe,
widow, a bullock, and the like to my sister Anne. To Robert
602 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Foster, two geldings, he paying £8 to my daughter Joane at her
age of 18. To my wife Joane five roods and half an acre of
wheat lying in Mapulton field, and all my household stuff etc.
To John Lawe, one load of hay out of the long house. To Wil-
liam Foster my horse collars etc. The residue of my goods I
give to Robert Foster, whom I make my executor. Witnesses :
Mr. Thickpenny, curate, William Harrison and Richard Conquest.
Commissary of London filed will 1581.
Thomas Goodyn, Hall parish Bowdwen, county Chester (Bow-
don? Cheshire), yeoman Will 6 February 1603/4; proved 13
February 1603/4. Of £18 in hands of brother Randall Gooden,
to said Randall Gooden 53s.4d. To Helen Barker of Londen,
spinster 4s. Residue of said £18 and all goods to friend Roger
Leather of London, tayler, executor. Witnesses : Edward
Smith, servant to Hugh Osborne, Ruffe Burges and William
Standish.
Commissary of London, Register 20, folio 24.
Joane Goodwyne, late of St. Anne Blackfriars in or neare
Cittie of London Nuncupative will 23 February 1603/4 ; proved
6 March 1603-4. For charges in sickness all to Agnes Magnus
of St. Ann, widow, executrix. Witnesses : William Eyre, James
Smyth and sundrie others.
Commissary of London, Register 20, folio 33.
John Goodwyn, St. Stephens in Coleman Street. Administra-
tion 19 June 1607 of goods of to relict Alice Spidell als Goodwin.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 16 1604- 161 8,
folio 49.
Henry Goodwin of Tottenham, county Middlesex, laborer.
Will 26 June 1607; proved 2 July 1607. To be buried in parish
church of Tottenham where I am now a parishioner. To daugh-
ter Joane Goodwyn £3 when 21 or married. To daughter Mary
Goodwyn £3 when 21 or maried. To daughter Elizabeth Good-
win £3 when 21 or married. Residuary legatee and execu-
trix: Wife Mary Goodwyn. Witnesses: John Addams and
Anthony Dale, scrivener.
Commissary of London, Register 20, folio 298.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 603
George Godwin, St. James— Administration 5 December 1608
of goods of to creditor Joane Jones. Inventory £30.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 16, folio 78.
Ralph Goodwin, St. Sepulchres. Administration 31 May 1609
of goods of to relict Frideswide Goodwin. Inventory £52.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 16, folio 88.
Fridisworth Goodwin, widow of Raph Goodwyn, cooke, of
parish of St. Sepulchres. Will 13 June 1609; proved 24 June
1609. To be buried in churchyard of St. Sepulchres. To
Thomas Goodwin, my late husband's brother, a musitian dwell-
ing in Stepney, my husband's suite of hose and dublett of blacke
of stuffe. To Thomas Edwards dwelling in Warwick lane, my
husband's gowns. To my cosen Elizabeth wife of said Thomas
Edwards, finest childbed sheete and to my good friend Mrs.
Catherine Haughton, wife of Tho: Haughton of St. Sepulchres
my courser cheet and to Tho : Haughton the elder aforesaid two
ruffe bandes of my late husbands. To Elizabeth Rosenham, my
mayde servant, my cloth gowne and pettycoate that I made last.
To Edmund Joyce, fishmonger in oulde Fishestreete, my hus-
band's dublett of black raske. To Ann Brookbancke, a childe
comitted to my keeping, £3 I had wth her and my ould gowne to
make her a wastecoate and a kertle. "Item I geve and bequeath
vnto Nicholas Barber a Cooke for a token of my remembraunce
six of my late husband's Aprons he being a Cook also as is afore-
said" To Thomas Mynton his maisters coate and 40s. Forgive
Dorothy Evans debt of 16s. and all other pette debts to all persons
whoesoever if I dye. To Mts Banell a token of love one black
drawer with coyfe. To Mr. Binchs two fyne aprons of my late
husbands. Rest to Roger Charme of St. Brides executor.
Overseer : Mr. Tho : Haughton the elder. Witnesses : John
Rhodes, Minr. Tho : Haughton, senr, grocr, Thomas Edwards,
Thomas Howghton Junr and others. A note of his (sic) goods
in generall. Item in the seller of Mr. James Hearsons or some
thing in Mr. Tho : Houghton's house, other some, and other some
at one Mr. Peirson's house and some in the yard by the newe
building and I have two silver and guilt cupps and six siluer
spoons at Tho : Houghton the elder upon £6 I borrowed. A Note
604 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
of his (sic) debts. I owe vnto Mr. Toby Raxall, the baker for
bread, £6 and odd money. To Breuer Mr. Jaques Trecugle for
bear £3. 10s. and there is three barrell whole. To Mr. Richard
Peirse 40s. I borrowed. To my mayd for half a years wages 15s.
Commissary of London, Register 21 (1607-1611),
folio 138.
Edward Goodwin, Endefield, Middlesex. Administration 15
May 161 3 of goods of to brother Henry Goodwin. Inven-
tory £36.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 16?, folio 148.
William Goodwin, Great Stanmore, Middlesex. Administra-
tion 17 April 1 61 5 of goods of to relict Constance Goodwin.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 16, folio 213.
James Goodwin, St. Mary Matfellon als White chappell,
Middlesex, victualler. Will 23 August 1616; proved 20 Sep-
tember 161 6. To be buried in St. Mary Matfellon. To wief
Elizabeth Goodwin messuage, orchards, etc., in Chelmesford,
Essex, in occupation of Henry Brond, baker. To brother Edward
Goodwin £10 and all apparell except my silke garters which I give
to wief Elizabeth and Ann Boxer her daughter to make each a
girdle. To brother Robert Goodwin 10s. To Ann Boxer my
wief's daughter £10. To Henry Boxer my wief's son £10 at
end of apprenticehood. To Richard Boxer 10s. To Nicholas
Sutton of Chelmesford and Alice his wief 10s. apiece and to
their six daughters Ann, Elizabeth, Francis, Rebecca, Phebe,
and Jane 2s. (altered from 5s) apiece. To Philip, Elizabeth
and Margery Goodwin my brother John Goodwin his children
viz., to Phillip 5s., and to Elizabeth and Margery 10s. apiece.
Rest to wief Elizabeth Goodwin executrix. Overseers : Nicholas
Sutton aforesaid and William Thrith of London, scrivener. Wit-
nesses : Andrew Kennett, John Thorpe, Willm Thrith.
Commissary of London, Register 22 (1611-1616), folio 598.
Constance Goodwin, Great Stanmore, Middlesex, widow. Will
14 June 1616; proved 11 December 1616. To sister Margaret
Harris all apparell. To Joane Orme, widdow, and William
Archer and wife I2d each. To Edmunde Bradshaw all soyle and
dung about my house. To childe in my wombe all goodes. If
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 605
it die then to sister Margaret Harris, paying 20s. to John Emmer-
ton my brother. Executrix : said Margaret Harris. Overseers :
Thomas Fleminge and Edmunde Bradshawe, Junr.
Commissary of London, Register 22 (1611-1616), folio 616.
John Goodin, Whitechapel, intestate. Administration 15 Sep-
tember 1618 of goods of to relict Penelope Goodin.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 16, folio 345.
Mary Goodwin, Hackney, Middlesex, widow. Will 25 August
1624; proved 3 December 1625. To son Bartholomew Goodwin
all goods. If he die without issue to sister Carden all apparell.
To children of brother William Willson 40s. To children of
brother Edward Wilson rest of estate upon son's decease etc.
Executor: friend Mr. Elub Harvie. Witnesses: Hen: Colbro,
John Stetchey
Commissary for London, Register 24 (1621-1626), folio 633.
Thomas Goodwin, Stepney, Middlesex. Administration 5 May
1626 of goods to brother William Goodwin, Inventory £3. 4s. 4d.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 17, folio 274.
Robert Goodwin, Edmonton, Middlesex, carpenter. Will 25
July 1627; proved 17 August 1627. To be buried in Edmonton
church yard. Goods to wife Ann Goodwin, son John Goodwin
and daughter Anne Goodwin equally. Executrix: wife Ann
Goodwin. Goods for children John Goodwin and Ann Goodwin,
to be put out by overseers, Thomas Martin of Bowes and Robert
Miller of Palmers Greene, till of age. Witnesses : Thomas
Martin, Robert Miller, John Ber, Mary Pitchley, Dorothy
Bowden.
Commissary of London, Register 25 (1626-1629), folio 188.
John Goodwin, late of London, but deceased over seas.
Administration 15 January 1629/30 of goods to creditor Robert
Young, sometime administrator of Nicholas Vfleete.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 18, folio 89.
John Goodwine, Endfield, Middlesex, intestate. Administra-
tion 7 December 1631 of goods to relict Margarete Goodwine
Inventory £31. I3.s.6d.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 18, folio 153.
606 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Thomas Goodwine, St. Sepulchres, intestate. Administration
ult February 1632/3 of goods to widow Margerite Goodwine.
Inventory £136. 5s. 2d.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 18, folio 191.
Henry Goodwine, Stepney, Middlesex, intestate. Administra-
tion 2 September 1635 of goods to widow Mary Goodwine.
Inventory £135. is. 8d.
Commissary of London Admon Act Book 18, folio 255.
Thomas Goodwine, Stepney, Middlesex, but deceased over
seas. Administration 16 December 1637 of goods to Gionis
Goodwin the widow. Inventory £20.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 18 folio 332.
William Goodwine, St. Mary Matfellow als Whitechapel, Mid-
dlesex, but deceased over seas. Administration 7 July 1642 to
next of kin Sarah Davis. Inventory £3. os. od.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 19, folio 82.
Nicholas Godden als Goddin, Stepney, Middlesex, intestate.
Administration 22 February 1642/3 to George Stones, creditor.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 19, folio 95.
Valentine Goodden, St. Mary Matfellow als Whitechapel,
Middlesex. Administration 3 June 1644 of goods to relict
Elizabeth Gooden.
Commissary of Lodon, Admon Act Book 19, folio 142.
William Goodwin als Clarke, St. Gyles in the Feilds, Middle-
sex, citizen and tallow chandler of London. Will 24 May 1645;
proved vlt May 1645. Debts being paid and inventory, charges
and proving will and exhibiting inventory in Orphan's and Eccle-
siastical Courts being discharged, residue according to custome
of said city of London in three parts. To wife Anne Goodwin
als Clarke one third. To son William Goodwin als Clarke one
third at 21. Of other third to said child £5 at 21. To brother
John Goodwin als Clarke 20s. and black suite and cloke. To
brother John Box 10s. for ring. To poore of St. Gyles in
Feilds 10s, of parish where I dye ditto. Rest to wife in satisfac-
tion of her widowe chambre. Executrix : said wif Ann Good-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 607
win als Clarke. Overseers : brother John Box and friend James
Symons, cheesemonger, to ioyn with wife as suretye to Chamber-
lin of London. Witnesses : Margaret wagal, John Cherry, John
Hayne.
Commissary of London, Register 30 (1644-1646), folio 42.
Richard Goodwin, St. Nicholas Cole Abbey, intestate. Admin-
istration 13 October 1645 °f goods to relict Agnes Goodwin.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 19, folio 182.
Agnes Goodwine, St. Nicholas Cole Abbey, intestate. Admin-
istration 17 January 1645/6 of goods to brother Nicholas Holies.
Inventory £9. us. od.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book (19?), folio 190.
John Goodwin, Woodford, Essex. Administration 29 January
1647-8 of goods to relict Ann Goodwin. Inventory £208, 2s.od.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 20, folio 10.
Isabull Goodwyn, St. Gyles in Feilds, Middlesex, widdow.
Will 16 January 1660/61; proved 5 February 1660/61. To be
buried in church yard where life last breathed. To maid Mary
Hewett fluckbed etc. To sister Baker's daughter Elizabeth
Tucker, wife of Ely Tucker one dureance petticoate. To Sarah
Baker, daughter of Edward Baker of Marybone, one pewter
flaggon and one large pewter dish. To Jane Gabbett my wed-
dyng ring and a holland smock. To godson John Bennett 10s.
to buy a Bible. To Margery Bennet one black gowne. To my
Sister Pomroy one Iroreram ( PGrogram) gowne and one
mohaure pettecoat. To Sister Baker six best sheet. To Mrs.
Proud sheets etc. To Sister Leech 10s. Rest to son Thomas
Jons. Executors : Edward Baker of Marybone and Henry Carl-
ton of St. Giles in Fields. Witnesses : Mary Stone, Jane Gabbett,
Margery Bennett, Will Bevill scr. Item. To my son Henry
Carleton all goods if son Thomas dye before he comes home to
take possession.
Commissary of London, Register 31 (1660-1664), folio H-
Catherin Goding, Stebinheath otherwise Stepney, Middlesex,
widow. Will 18 December 1662; proved 28 January 1662/3.
To brother in law Robert Mutton and sister Elizabeth Mutton his
608 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
wife, sonne in law John Cox, grandchild John Cox, couzens
George Carpenter, James Carpenter, William Carpenter, Mar-
garett Carey and Lidia Snewing all I2d. each. To friend John
Baker of Stebinheath als Stepney, stockmaker, 30s. To Robert
Scrap of Wapping Baker ditto. Rest to grandchild Rose Cox.
Executors: John Baker and Robert Scrap during minority of
Rose Cox. To cosin Mary Carpenter I2d. Witnesses: William
Treble, Robert Sutton, James Walls.
Commissary of London, Register 31 (1660-1664), folio 199.
Ambrose Goodwine, Stepney. Administration 22 Agust 1664
of goods to relict Ann Goodwine.
Commissary of London Admon Act Book 20, folio 124.
William Goodwyn, St. Sepulchres. Administration 2 April
1666 of goods to son Thomas Goodwyn.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 21, folio 63.
Elizabeth Godwin, widow. Will 29 September 1666; proved
18 October 1666. To sonn Thomas Godwin, gold ring given by
my Cousin Fanne. To daughter Elizabeth Isam all apparell.
Rest to youngest daughter Anne Godwin executrix. Witnesses :
Elizabeth Foot, Abigail B
Commissary of London, Register 33 (1666-1670), folio 152.
William Goodwin, gent. Will 23 June 1666; proved 22
November 1666. To wif Alice Goodwin £600. To William
Can and Frances Mynte iioo betwixt them at 21 out of
moneys deposited for Mr. Chuffin and Mr. Churches voydance
of Kings wryter's place etc. To my brother Mr. Samuell Good-
wyn 20s. for ring. To brother Mr. John Goodwyn £5 and a suite
of my cloaths. To poore £5. Witnesses : Tho : Bayley, Walter
Glover.
Commissary of London, Register 33 (1666-1670), folio 163.
Will of Thomas Goodwin of St. Giles in the Fields, proved
by relict Alice. Inventory £ 8010. 7.10. (Probate Act Book No.
21) (1665-1670) folio 72.
Richard Goodwin, Stepney, Middlesex. Administration 23
February 1669/70 of goods to widow Elizabeth Goodwin.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 20, folio 158.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 609
Ann Gooding, St. Botolph without Bishopsgate, London,
widow. Will 9 February 1670-1671 ; proved i July 1672. To
brother Philip Al winkle £5. To daughter of my brother Henry
Alwinckle deceased £5. To sonn of late brother Joseph Alwinckle
deceased £5. To cousin Hanah Cooper daughter of kinsman
John Cooper of Clements Lane London, Salter, silver tankard one
chest of drawers a fire grate shovell and tonnges To Cousin
John Cooper son of ditto my silver wine cupp and two silver
spoons. To cousin Alice Greenaway wife of Thomas Greenaway,
needlemaker, £3. To Cousin Anne Smart of Edensor, county
Warwick, spinster, silver caudecupp To Thomas Stockwell,
leatherseller, my chayr table. To Susannah B rough my wicken
chayre. To Sarah Jones my green silke ducappe petticoat. To
Sarah Adcock and Ruth Adcock her sister two silke gowens.
Residue to said John Cooper executor. Witnesses: John Bris-
coe, Ambrose Wade, scr.
Commissary of London, Register 34 (1670-1673), folio 301.
Priscilla Goodwyn, St. Stephens, Coleman Street, single-
woman. Administration 3 April 1674 of goods to one Elizabeth
Lewes with consent of brothers and sisters of deceased.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 22, folio 159.
William Goodwin, St. Mary Matfellon als Whitechapple,
Middlesex, cittizen and cooper of London. Will 21 September
1676; proved 2 February 1676/7. To wife Arabella Goodwin
£100 and such goods as she desires by approbation of overseers
and yearly rent of £36 out of my messuages in Whitechapel'
Streete one in my own occupation and one in occupation of Law-
rence Whitwell, sopeboiler, also rent over ground rent of 32s. per
annum of messuage in Ratcliffe parish, Stepney, granted by lease
22 May 1657 from Robert Manfeild and Dorothy his wife to
George Woodruff e, gunsmith, deceased with reversion after
decease of my wife to my sonn Samuel Goodwin. Whereas have
lately purchased messuage and garden with a toft and seaven
acres in Manor of Walthamstow Firances als Lowhall in Wal-
thamstow, County Essex, for my life, then to son Stephen Good-
win and I and said Stephen admitted at Court Baron of Samuel
Argall Doctor of Phisick at Lowhall 2 December 1673 and for
improving premises and securing education of Stephen have
6lO ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
contracted rebuilding said messuage and barne stable and cow-
house now I will Stephen £40 a year for schooling and putting
ap'ntice, wife Arabella to have charge and if she die before he is
21 then executor or executors and if Stephen die, copyhold to son
Samuel Goodwin deceased. To Friend Mr. John Ward iron-
monger and Mary his wief brod peece of gold cutt for favours
requiting care of son Stephen. To Elizabeth and Vnice their
daughters a Cuyny peece of gold each. To Mr. John Case,
baker, Francis Waters, cooper, Mrs. Rachell Lindsey and Mrs.
Elizabeth Swinnerton, widdows, 20s. each. To John Lindsey
sonn of Rachel Lindsey £5 for apprenticeship. To cousin John
Nash of Henley and Sarah his wife 20s. apeece. To poore £5
viz to poore of Coopers Almshouse in Schoole house as put in by
Coopers Company 2s.6d. each and other Almsfold there is. each
and rest of £5 to poore of Whitechapple. Mr Nest and Mr.
Martin ministers to goe with me to the ground and to each of
them a twenty shilling Guinny peece of gold. Rest to son Samuel
Goodwin executor. Overseers : said Mr. John Ward, Mr. John
Case and Mr. Francis Waters. Witnesses : Richard Winch,
Tho : Craven, scr.
Commissary of London, Register 36 (1677-1679) folio 22.
John Godwin, Christ Church, London. Administration 27
January 1678/9 to creditor Christopher Doe.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 23, no folio.
Robert Goodwin, precinct of Bidewell. Administration 31
January 1678/9 of goods to relict Anne Goodwin.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 23, no folio.
William Goodwin, cittizen and vintner of London. Will 7
March 1678/9; proved 19 March 1678/9. To daughter Mary
£100 to be put out by wife Ann Goodwin till 18 or marriage To
wife one third. To wife one third of estate and other third if
according to custom of London if over £100 to divide to wife for
her maintenance. Wife Ann executrix. Witnesses : Tho :
Heaton, Elizabeth Oady.
Commissary of London, Register 36 (1677-1679), folio 408.
Elizabeth Goodwin, Brentford, widow. Administration 22
January 1679/80 of gods to next of kin Sara Wall.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 23, no folio.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 6ll
Thomas Goodwin, St. Pauls, Shadwell. Administration 24
December 1684 to uterian brother Edmund Franklin.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 24, folio 164.
Henry Goodwin of St. Botolphs Bishopsgate, London, but in
ship Bennbow, deceased. Administration 14 November 1685 of
goods to Richard Sumptner, relict Ann Goodwin consenting.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 25, folio none.
Arrabella Goodwyn, St. Pauls Shadwell, Middlesex, widdow.
Will 22 September 1686; proved 27 June 1687. To son in law
Samuell Goodwyn of Stons in county Kent, Clerke 20s. To
Martha Goodwyn his wife 4s. To Sarah Woodcock, widdow,
10s and to Thomas Woodcock 20s, to Samuell and his
wife 20s. apiece. To John Woodroffe grazier my first husband's
brother 40s. To Mrs Constance Willis of Shadwell, Middlesex,
widdow, 40s. To John Lindsey son of Rachel Lindsey of Rat-
cliffe, Middlesex, widow £5. To poor of St. Pauls Shadwell £3.
To Mary Peck of Ratcliff widow 10s. To her daughter Rachel
Peck 10s. To Stephen Goodwyn brother of Samuel abovesaid
20s. To Rebecca Stoneham wife of Nicholas Stoneham 40s and
to sister Mary 20s. To Damanse Burchett, Katherin Chillen and
Dorothy Keller 10s. each. To Mr. Hugh Rowcliffe of Wapping,
grocer and Mr. Thomas Bell, citizen and Merchantaylor of
London 20s. apiece. Rest to said Rachel Lindsay executrix.
Overseers: Hugh Rowcliffe and Thomas Bell. Witnesses:
Thomas Pruden, Thomas Musell, Wra Page, scrivenor neere
Wapping Dock.
Commissary of London, Register 40 (1686-1687) folio 392.
Daniel Goodwin, St. Mary Islington, Middlesex. Administra-
tion 19 April 1689 of goods to relict Dorothy Goodwin.
Commissary of London, Admon Act Book 26, no folio.
Joane Adam of Hendon, county Middlesex, widowe. Will 11
December 1620; proved 10 January 1620/21. To be buried in
Hendon churchyard. To daughter Alice Adam. To sister
Elizabeth Marsh. Residuary legatee and executrix: eldest
daughter Ann Adam. Witnesses : John Millward, Robert Beldem.
Commissary of London, Register 23, folio 448.
612 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
William Churcheman, Stebenhethe, countie of Middlesex.
Will 8 March 1565/6; proved 2 April 1566. To sonne John
Churcheman my twoe hande sworde, To sonne William Church-
man 40s. out of £4. I lent him and other 40s. to my daughter
Johane Freman. To sonne Jeffrey Churcheman 40s. at day of
marriage. To daughter Johane Churcheman ditto. Residue to
wief Denis Churcheman executrix. Witnesses: John Thomas,
viccar, Robarte Parke, Thomas Kinge, Richard Andrewes, Wil-
liam Talbot, and divers others.
Commissary of London (Town), Register Huick
(1559-1570), folio 250.
Thomas Greene of Hadley, Middlesex, husbandman. Will 18
March 1591/2; proved 19 Aprill 1592. To wief John and sonn
Richard house wherein I dwell for three years, reserving the title
of John Rolf etc., then to sonn Richard. To wief Johan black
cow with white back with calfe by her side, also two other
beastes one white, thother brown with white back, and two mares
colt two of best hoggs, bedsted etc, spice mortar, latten candell-
stikes, all milke vessells, painted cloths etc. which she brought
etc., andirons, gridirons, etc. To son Richard lease of houses
I hold of Goodman Nicolls of Henwood hill now in occupation
of John Person putting in security to pay 20s. to daughter Johan
Greene etc. To daughter Johan black cow called Mugge,
mattres, pillows etc. To my daughter Alice pewter dishes etc.
Rest to son Richard executor. Overseers : William Cattell and
Jeffery Heath. Witnesses : Thomas Foster gent, William Loe,
Robarte Smith, John Cowper the writer. Debts said Thomas
Greene did owe : Mr. Necton 20s., John Saye 20s., Robart Smith
12s. 4d. Mr. Cattell 8s., Jeffery Heath 12s.
Commissary of London (Town), Register 17 (1585- 1592),
folio 421.
Jone Ouerton. Will 14 May 1540; proved To be buried
in churchyard of St. Andrewes in Holborne. To suster M'gret
Wood dwelling in Covingtrie best kirtle and petticote and ij gold
ringes one a Jemowe and thother a Dymond, vj platters, iiij
dishes, vj saucers, my grite chist and one shite chist. To my
suster ij quarte potte, iij pynt pottes a halfe pynte potte. To
Ric. Mathewe a peyre of grete awndyons, Cubberd etc. To Mar-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 613
garete Harbottell etc. etc. To Thomas Neles wyfe etc. etc.
To Nycholas Boston etc. Rest to poore by executors Ric.
Mathewe and Thomas Harbottell.
Commissary of London (Town), Register Storey
i539-!548, folio 17.
Richard Overton, Bowyer, Will 23 April 1546; proved 7 June
1546. To be buried in churchyard of St. Catherine Crys church-
yard near Aldgate. All to wyfe Margery Overton executrix.
Witnesses : Thomas Kyrbye, Mychel Bate, James Johnson, John
Parrimer, shoeemaker.
Commissary of London (Town), Register Storey 1 539-1 548,
folio 190.
Ann Overton, St. Dunstans in the West. Nuncupative will
Saterdaye morninge being the 23 Marche 1587/8; proved 24
March 1588. Being demanded by Fortune Carter wief of George
Carter that kept her. Best gowne to Loury Davis servant to said
Fortune Carter. Lease of house to her daughter Elizabeth
Carter. Witnesses : Elizabeth Vincent, Williams, Kath-
erine Fethersham and others. Administration to Fortune Carter,
mother of Elizabeth Carter and legatee.
Commissary of London (Town), Register 17, 1 585-1 592,
folio 137.
DEAN AND CHAPTER OF ST. PAUL'S, LONDON.
Will of William Goodwyne of Albury in the Jurisdiction of
St. Paul's. 31, December 1536. To be buried in the church
yard of Albury. To the High Altar there xiid. To Thos Grene-
lefe in recompence of certain duty between him and me ii bushels
of Barlie. Also I bequeath to every one of my children
(The will ends abruptly at this point.)
Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's, 4.
Henry Goodwyn of Purpoole Lane (als. Gray's Inn lane)
St. Andrew Holborn, chaundler, 26 Sept, 34 Elizabeth, proved 3
March 1592. Wife Alice, and brother Marke Goodwyn to be
executors. To wife the lease of the house wherein I dwell com-
monly called and known by the name and sign of the Maiden
head in Purpoole Lane alias Gray's Inn Lane. If wife die then
614 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
to Marke Goodwyn. If he die then to George Pendleton, if he
so long doth live; if not then to my cousin Rebecca Goodwyn
and her assigns. To wife Alice lease of house in Westminster
&C.&C
Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's, 391.
Anne Goodwine of London, widow, 11 April 1597, proved 24
May 1597. To be buried in the parish church of All Hallows,
Bredstreet, near unto the place where John Goodwine, late citizen
and merchant tailor of London, my husband lies buried, To
the Poor of St. Giles without Cripple Gate where I am now a
parishioner. Daughter Jane Crudge, widow, late wife of Hugh
Crudge of Tottenham High Cross, deceased. Richard and Mary
Crudge children of Hugh Crudge. Ann Plomer wife of William
Plomer citizen and baker of London. John Gowerley citizen and
merchant tailor of London to be overseer.
Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's, 33.
12 October 1646. Probate of will of Hester Goodwyn, Stoke
Newington, widow, by John Hatt, executor. Inventory £56.
18s. 4d.
Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's Act Book 1645-1665
(folio 1 not marked).
(Note. No files of this date transferred from St. Paul's at
establishment of the Probate courts. Possibly burned in the
fire of London, but more likely still in the Cathedral. This is
probably a most important will, as the Jekyll's of Bocking owned
Stoke Newington and the Wilsons and allied leading Bocking
families were domiciled in adjoining Hackney. L. W.)
Henry Goodwin of Barling, county Essex, sayler. Will (not
dated) ; proved 13 March 1633/4. The house and land wherein
I dwell I give unto my wife Elizabeth during her life, and to her
heirs begotten by me, the said Henry Goodwin. To my daughter
Elizabeth and to her heirs my land in Gote fleete at her age of 21.
I give my land cald Peppers to my son Philemon and his heirs
at 21. To son George £10. To sons Henry and Philemon and
my daughter Elizabeth, to each of them £40 apiece at 21. Resid-
uary legatee : my wife Elizabeth. To the poor of Barling 20s.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 615
Overseer: my brother Asser. Witnesses: Robert Whitsam,
minister, and Thomas Munsoun.
Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's, Register E, folio 2.
John Godin at London. Will 4 December 1640; proved 19
January 1 640/ 1. To the poor of the French church 20s. To my
brother Salomon Goodin £5. I also give £5 to my sister Mary
the wife of Richard Boullier. To my sister Anne Goodin £5 To
my daughter Margaret Godin £100, under age. Residuary
legatee and executrix: wife Anne Goodin. If my daughter die
before age the said £100 to be to my wife and father in law
Abraham Besselieure, and my Gossipp Marin Ond shall be over-
seer Witnesses : Joannis Baynesne, the mark of Peter Lavigne.
Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's, Register E, folio 189.
PECULIAR OF THE ARCHES, LONDON.
Thomas Goodwyn, St. Mary Aldermary, London, but on King
& Queen's ship the Warr Spight on high seas. Administration
27 September 1689 to relict Elizabeth Goodwin.
Peculiars of the Arches, Act Book F (1664-1710), folio 50.
Anne Goodwin, St. Mary Aldermary, ward of Vintry, London.
Will 18 September 1696; proved 1 October 1696. To be buried
in ground commonly called the Quakers burying ground neere
Bunnhill, Middlesex. To maidservant Anne Beale 40s. and my
damask shirte which I wear every day. To grandson William
Chace son of my sonn in law William Chace late citizen and mar-
chant taylor deceased, £5 at 21, and to his sister Elizabeth Chace
my granddaughter £5 at 21 or marriage. If either die their
legacies to my granddaughter Anne Chace. To my brother Wil-
liam Bayley of St. Olaves Southwarke, cheesemonger, and Mary
his wife, a guiney each to buy a ring. Rest to granddaughter
Anne Chace at 21 or marriage, the interest to be employed for
her education and maintenance. If she die to said Elizabeth
Chace and William Chace, and if all die, then one half to people
called Quakers and one half to executor. Executor: brother
William Bayley. Witnesses: Robert Steuens, Nath. Samm,
John Bowcher, scr.
Peculiars of the Arches, Register III (1689-1699), folio 695.
616 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ARCHDEACONRY OF MIDDLESEX.
T : Tobie Goodwine
In the Name of God Amen I Tobias Goodwine of
St. Clemente of the Danes in the countie of Midd.
Poulterer beinge sick in bodie but of good and p'fecte
remembrance (thancke be to God Doe make this
My last will and Testement in manner and forme f ollowinge
Inprimis I comend my soule into the keeping of the
Allmightie god, hopinge by the Death of our Saviour
Jesus Christe to have f orgivenes of all my synnes
Item I bequeath my bodie to the earth and as
concerning such worldlie goodes as it hath pleased
god to endue me with I dispose of them as following
That is to saye, my debtes, and funeralls p'f ormed, and
payde I give the rest of my goode and chatties
vnto Elizabeth my wief and her Assignes for ever
whom I make my sole Executrix of this my last will
and testement. Tobias Goodwin his mark
Memoranda but three wordes (and his Assigns for ever)
were interlyned before the signing hereof wittness
hereunto Robert Pyland, Thomas La Mathewe
Cornell, Robert Bathurst Sc
Proved 9 January 1609/10
Archdeaconry of Middlesex (Town), will file 1609
(old no. 67).
ARCHDEACONRY OF NORFOLK.
Agnes Goodwin of Diss, Norfolk. Will 20 August 1464; no
proof recorded. To be buried in church of St. Mary of Diss.
To high altar there. To Guild of Corpus Christii of Diss. To
Robert Cade. To John Cade, senior. To Henry Cade. To
Matilda Anwell. To Agnes Anwell. To John Goodwin, con-
filius mens. To Agnes Peron. To John Anwell of Shrimpling,
executor.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk 1459-87, Book 4, folio 134.
Robert Goodwin of Topcroft. Will 9 October 1522; proved
6 October 1528. To be buried in churchyard of St. Margaret of
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 617
Topcroft. To high altar of the chapel of St. Gylys in Topcroft.
To the mother church of Norwich. To son William. To guild
of St. Margaret in Topcroft. To each order of Friars in Nor-
wich. Trentall ordered. To Lazar houses at the gates of
Norwich. To wife Katherine, edifices called Millslowgh in Top-
croft. To son Robert. To St. Peter's church, Norwich, and
priest and ringers there. To daughter Agnes. To daughter
Alice. To all godchildren. To all belchildren. To daughter
Elizabeth. To Katherine the wife, and Robert the son, executors.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk 1524-31, Book 8, folio 43.
John Goodwin the elder of Topcroft. Will 12 July 1536;
proved 31 May 1540. To be buried in the churchyard of Top-
croft. To high altar there. To wife Elizabeth. To daughter
Margaret and her two brothers. To Agnes Maundy, a servant.
To son John. Legacies to Topcroft church and Denton church.
To Robert Wodherd, senior, of Topcroft. Mentions his close
called Wodherds and his tenement called Browns. Witnesses :
Robert Dymes, John Eandolp, and John King.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk 1534-40, Book 9, folio 274.
Richard Goodynge, Northwalsham. Administration 13 Sep-
tember 1540, to relict Margaret.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Act Book 1 540-1601, folio 1.
Geoffrey Goodwyn of Topcroft. Will 7 April 1567; proved
9 September 1567. To be buried in churchyard of Topcroft. To
every poor house in Topcroft. To each of his godchildren. To
wife Anne. To son Jeffery. To son John. To Cicely Good-
wyn, daughter. To brother John Goodwyn, and Anne the wife
executors. Mentions his land held by copy of court roll of Sir
John Brewse, Knight, in Topcroft. No witnesses.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Book 1567-8, folio 59.
Robert Goodwyn of Topcroft. Will 5 July 1572; proved 30
September 1577. To poor there. To Robert Andrews, godson.
To godson Robert Grime. To Elizabeth Auntill, daughter to
daughter Katherine. To William Auntill son in law. To
Thomas son of Robert Goodwyn the younger deceased. To
6l8 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Elizabeth daughter of Robert Goodwyn the younger deceased.
To Margaret daughter of Robert Goodwyn the younger deceased.
To John son of Richard Goodwyn, belchild. To Richard son of
Richard Goodwyn. To Agnes Goodwyn belchild. To Katherine
daughter of Richard Goodwyn. To William Auntell son in law
and Margaret Goodwyn, Executors. To William Collyson,
parson of Topcroft. To Peter Lovell. To Robert Goodwyn,
Jeffery Spilling, and Richard Caseby, clerk.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1574-8, page 401.
Edward Goodwin, Old Buckingham. Administration 14 April
1578 to relict Elizabeth.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Act Book 1 540-1601, folio 55.
Anne Goodwin, Southcreake, widow. Will 26 March 1578;
proved 19 January 1579/80. To daughter Johane Ixforthe
posted bedsteade etc. To my son Roger Ivery bedstede etc and
also cowe and calfe etc. To daughter Johan a bullocke of two
years. Rest to Roger and Johan, executors. Supervisor:
Jeff ry Grene. Witnesses : Jeffery Greene, Thomas Palm, Robt
Goodwin
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 26 (1578-1580),
folio 261.
Robert Goodwynne, Westrudham. Administration 10 April
1583 to relict Catherine.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Act Book 1540-1601, folio 81.
Etheldred Gooddinge, Ridlington. Administration 15 January
1587/8 to sister Alice Shorte.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Act Book 1540-1601, folio 128.
Thomas Goodwin, Langhall, countie of Norfolk, yeoman. Will
21 June (?) 1589; proved 5 July 1589. To my sonne William
Goodwin and Thomas Goodwin £5 each at 24 etc. Rest to wife
Vrsula, executrix. Witnesses : Thomas Branesbie, Robert
Hodgekin, George Wellye, Robert Love.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 30 (1 588-1 591),
folio 192.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 619
George Goodinge, Westfield. Administration I February
1589/90 to relict Alice.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Act Book 1540-1601, folio 164.
Nicholas Goodwin, Hackford. Administration 9 January
1590/91 to relict Marrian.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Act Book 1540-1601, folio 175.
John Goodinge, Sethinge (Seething?), county Norfolk, yeo-
man. Will 30 November 1592; proved 20 March 1592/3. To
be buried in Sethinge churchyard. To daughter Mary Ceryson
£10. To daughter Margret £10 at marriage. To daughter Eliza-
beth £5. To wyfe and sonn Thomas Goodinge all goodes and if
they cannot agree to be divided by two honest men. To wyf for
lyfe my house which I did bye of Cosen Aiburghe with lands
etc. To God sonn John Stowe one lambe or 2s. Executors : sonn
Thomas and my wife. Supervisor : Mr. Sponer. Witnesses :
Thomas Warde, William Woolsteyd, Robert Wrighte and John
Beamis the writer. Proved by relict reserving to son Thomas
Goodinge.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 31 (1591-1594),
folio 385.
John Goodwin of Seething, deceased. 10 March 1594/5.
Discharge of account of relict Elizabeth executrix of will.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Act Book 1540-1601, folio 236.
John Goodwyn of Topcroft. Will, 1st of King James; proved
19 September 1603. To wife Margery. To Sisely Fayred, wife
of John Fayred of Wrotwell, daughter. To John Fox, daughter
(sic) and William her son. The wife and son in law Fayred,
executors. Witnesses: Jeffery Goodwyn, Esdras Botwright,
John Ward, and Humfrey Calf.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1602-3, folio 356-
Jeffrey Goodwyn thelder, Topcrofte, county Norfolk, yeoman.
Will 10 December 1609; proved 10 May 1610. To be buried
in Topcrofte churchyard. To wiffe Margery lands tenements
etc. in Topcrofte in right of dower, halff which in the lawe she
might have oute of other lands etc she not to plough or break
620 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
up any more ground than hath vsually been ploughed etc. or else
my son William to enioye said lands etc. Also wief Margery all
household stuffe except great copper kettle, greatest baye horse,
but if she marry to laye in bond to my daughters Anne, Elizabeth
and Margery to pay each £10 at marriage etc. To son William
all lands in Stradbrooke, Hempnail, Beccles, Ingate and Rinxfield,
paying to my daughters Ann, Elizabeth and Margery £40 apiece
etc. Also to William Lands in Topcrofte after decease of wife.
To son William greate copper kettle and baye horse. To Robert
Cooke, parson of Topcrofte, 10s. Executors : wife Margery and
son William. Witnesses : Robert Cooke, Jeffrey Levell, Richard
Sherman
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 31 (1610), folio 33.
Nathanell Goodwyn, Sowthacre, Norfolk, husbandman. Will
18 June 1610; proved 28 September 1610. To wiff Stephina
house and land for life then to my sonn Thomas Godwyne and
heirs, he to pay unto my daughter Sara Goodwin £10 at 21 etc.
Also to Sara £5 etc. The £9 legacies mentioned in my father's
will to be paid to Thomas out of money in hands of John Jeckler
of Ashill and Mr. Walter May of Reyborowe the 9th November
money to be employed for legacies etc. to be putt in hands of
Goodman Kinge and other hands. Rest to wife Stephina execu-
trix. Witnesses : John Smyth, Edmond Kinge and others.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 31 (1610), folio 117.
Suzan Goodwyn, Ranworth, county of Norfolk. Will 21 May
1614; proved 22 May 161 5. To the four children of my
brother in lawe Robert Page of Ormesbye 10s. each. To sister
Page 5s. To Peter Gooding 20s. To the four children of my
brother John Goodwyn of Hemblingham 5s. each. To the two
children of my sister Sadde 20s. each. To Elizabeth Lynes 10s.
To my sister Mary Try well £5. To the eldest daughter of Elias
Goodwyn 5s. To the wyfe of Robert Lynes 20s. To the poor
of Ranworth 5s. Rest of goods to brother Robert Lyns, exec-
utor. Witnesses : Nicholas Breckbye, Thomas Wright, scriptor.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Book 1614-1615 folio 302.
John Goodwin, Westwinch, countie of Norfolk. Will 20 July
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 62 I
1615; proved 3 August 1615. To daughter Susan £100 etc.,
also bed etc. after decease of my wife Margarett. To Raph
Smyth, my wives sonn, poster bed etc. To wife Margarett four
cowes, two hogs, three shott pigges etc. To kinswoman Dorothie
Eve a To my uncle Thomas sute of apparell of worser
sorte. To brother William £5. To servant Christyan Apleyard
20s. at 21. To repair of church 3s. To poor of Westwinch 20s.
Household goods to be kept in house for use of my wife for life,
and left for my sonn John. Rest to son John executor. Over-
seer : brother Henry Goodwyn. Witnesses : Robte Bate, John
Feltwell, Jo : Colls.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Book 1614-1615, folio 262.
Daniel Goodin, Pulha' St. Marina p. Selling, Norfrblk, sheere-
man. Will: proved 11 August 1615. To daughter Catherine
£10. To sonn Thomas all shope woles with the taynters belong-
ing to the trade. To sonn John five nohles. Rest to four
younger children. Executrix : my wife. Witnesses : John
Theobald, John Searles. Proved by relict Jane.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, File 1615, no. 65.
Adam Gooding, Greate Yermouth, countie of Norfolk, yeoman.
Will 10 August 1623; proved 21 October 1623. To wife Eliza-
beth £9 yearly for life to be paid by executors Roger Ingle and
Johan his wife, Roger Ingle to enter bond to my friend John
Dereing berebrewer. To Roger Ingle and Johan my daughter
all those messuages with edifices etc. in Great Yermouth afore-
said in ye Northend lyinge in ye westside of Gropecunt lane there
for their life, then to grandson Robert Engle my westenement
with the two fishouses and barfehouse chamber right through ye
Northrowe paying to his two sisters Bridget and Margaret £10
each etc. and also to said Roger Engle after decease of his father
and mother tenement adioyning ye north tenement right through
to ye North Rowe paying £10 to his sister Ann etc. To grand-
child Gooding Engle and heirs after his father's and mothers
decease ye tenement towards ye east with ye edifices right through
ye North Rowe. To grandchild Richard Engle ditto tenement
towards ye East ditto. To my brother Miles Gooding £20 and
to his wife £5 etc. To children of Henrie Remman my kinsman
622 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
£8 etc. If wife challenge dower then legacies to her void etc.
To said wife Elizabeth posted bed. Rest to Roger Engle and
Johan his wife, executors. Supravisors : John Deringe Bere-
brewer and Samuell Balles, scrivener. Witnesses : John Searles,
Thomas Bradford, Bartemewe Andrewes, Sam. Bowls Scr.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Book 1 621 -1623, folio 244.
Another copy reads Archdeaconry of Norwich.
Henry Goodwyn, Kings Lynne, countie of Norfolk, butcher.
Will 6 November 1630; proved 20 October 1631. To eldest son
Jeffrey executor, twelve acres of pasture in Gaywood by Lynn
dike lately purchased of Sir Charles Bowles also mes-
suage where I dwell with three acres all within yard grounds etc.
in street called little kent lately purchased of Thomas Palmer,
paying to my wife Elizabeth £5 yearly etc. etc. To my other sonn
Richard my fifteen acres of pasture in South Lynn abuting upon
the penny dreyne on the west purchased of Richard Cle paying
to his wife Elizabeth £3 yearly etc. To wife Elizabeth in lieu of
household stuff she brought, bedsted etc. To son Jeffrey my
table, silver beaker, desk etc. To son Richard £5. To daughter
Rachell my house and eight acres in Gaywood called Sallwals and
three acres of Maudlen Hospitall land held by lease of Maior and
Burgesses etc. To daughter Ann wife of John Fuller £20. To
my daughter Dynah £30. Ditto to daughter Amy, Sara, and
Elizabeth, all at marriage or 21. To my sister Tid 20s. to buy a
coate if she be living. To son in law John Crane of Morton 5
marks etc. To poore of Lewis lane ward in Lynn 20s. to be dis-
tributed by churchwardens of St. Nicholas. Because both sons
are under 21 I constitute son in law John Crane guardian etc. of
i6o due for houses in Jener Lane in Limeregis sold to Hum-
phrey Moore where he dwelleth, one half to sons Jeffrey and
Richard, and other half to my four daughters, viz : Ann wife of
John Fuller, Dynah wife of William Hall, and Sarah and Eliza-
beth. Supervisors : sonn in law John Fuller and William Hall.
Witnesses : Robert Ball, Robert Say jr, Wal. Berry.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Book 1630-1631, folio 331.
Thomas Goodw},i of Westendham, county Norfolk, yeoman.
Will 28 August, 9 Chas. I.: proved 11 March 1633/4. I
bequeath unto Thomas Goodwyn my son my houses and lands in
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 623
Westendham both free and copyhold, upon condition he pay to
his brothers John, Edward and Ralph 20 li apiece, within one,
two and three years after my decease respectively. I give to
Margarett Mason my grandchild 20 li within six years of my
decease. To my daughter Margarett one pair of sheets etc.
Residuary legatee and executor: my son Thomas. Witnesses:
Edward Foster, John Goodwyn, Thomas Goodwyn. Proved by
executor.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 1633-6, folio 46.
William Godwin. Will 18 May 1661 ; proved 20 January
1666/7. To be buried by executrix. To wife Margaret Godwin
tenement in Hemnatt for life then to my only son. To wife
other tenement in Hithersett for life, then to be sould for my
daughter. Rest to wife Margaret Godwin executrix. Witness :
Charles Garnege.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, File 1667, no. 96.
Nathaniell Goodwyn, Lodden, Norfolk, coller maker. Will 1
January 1667/8; proved 25 January 1667/8. To nephew John
Fryth £5 for legacy in will of my father James Goodwyn. To
executors all goods for bringing up of my two children till 21
and if either child die before he or her are 21 to other.
Andrew Shrien one of executors to bring up son Nathaniell to
learn trade of glaseing which he vseth. Executors : said Andrew
Shrien and my sister Barbara Aldred. Witnesses : Sil : Childe,
Rose Russell.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, File 1667, no. 175.
Thomas Goodwyne, S waff ham, Norfolk, cartwright. Will 13
November 1668. To Mary and Ann Goodwyn ye two daughters
of Francis Goodwyn late of Necton deceased, my late brother, all
household stuffe and giving bond to pay to Elizabeth and Francis
Goodwine their two sisters 20s. apiece etc. Executors : Robert
Collin of Swaffham, singleman, and friend Mr. Thomas Bodham.
Witnesses : Tho : Bodham, Junr, Theophilus Bird, Junr.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1670, folio 286.
Amphillis Goodwin, Ingham, Norfolk, widdow. Will 19 Feb-
ruary 1668/9; proved 27 April 1670. To daughter Frances
624 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Scugate all house and lands which my late husband Francis
Goodwin by his last will gave me, the said Anphillis Goodwin
for life and to dispose of for two years after my decease. To
sonn John Goodwine one press cubbard and table. To grand-
child Sarah Goodwine 5s. Rest to daughter Francis Scugate,
executrix. Witnesses : Henry Nockold, Clement Cooke.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1670, folio 377.
Richard Goodwin, Sisland, Norfolk, yeoman. Will 2 Novem-
ber 1670; proved 21 January 1670/71. Executor: youngest son
John Goodwin. To said John Goodwin all lands etc. in Seething
etc. also goods. To son in law Richard Chaplain £30. To sonne
in law John Norton £10. To my eldest son Richard Goodwin
£100 (of which he owes £20). To sonn Roger Goodwin £20,
and son Thomas Goodwin to pay him £20 and be discharged of
all bonds etc. To grandchild John Norton son of John Norton
£10 at 21. To grandchild Richard Goodwin son of Thomas Good-
win £10. If son Richard Goodwin or son in law John Norton
decease to their children etc. Witnesses : Ch : Skeppe, Prudence
Finlaye.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1671, folio 120.
William Goodwin, Stibberd, Norfolk, husbandman. Nuncupa-
tive will 24 July 1671 ; proved 25 July 1671. Who did 15 July
last a day or two before his death declare to Mr. Robert Pear-
tree. To sonne Samuel Goodwin chest at bedes feete and his
red petticoate. To his daughter the box that was her mother's.
Rest to wife to take care of children and a few hours before
death declared to one Robert Peartree and Elizabeth Meek and
others ditto, and further to son John a trundle bed etc. Attested
by Robert Peartree and Elizabeth Meek in presence of Tho :
Newman, Tho : Halman. 25 July 1671 administration with will
annexed to relict Francis.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1670 (1671?), folio 206.
Jeremiah Gooding, Keninghall. Nuncupative will 17 March
1671/2; proved 1 April 1672. All to wife Ann Gooding. Wit-
nesses: Ann Button, William Cross, John Betts, William, Poll,
Henry Barker. Administration to relict Ann Gooding no exec-
utrix being named.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1672, folio 252.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 625
Mary Goodwin, Southwalsham, Norfolk, widow. Will 20
March 1668; proved 4 May 1672. To be buried in churchyard
of Southwalsham. To son Miles Goodwin £10 to be paid at or
in church porch of St. Maries in Southwalsham also £10 after
son Roger Goodwin enjoy possession of eight pieces of land and
meadow in South West (6 acres) etc. as to indenture 15 April,
1656 between Edward Milche late of North Burlingham, Norfolk,
gent, late deceased, of one part and Miles Goodwin late of South-
walsham my late husband deceased and Richard Gurnell of
Strumphen without paying any rent for fearme etc. as my sonn
Roger Goodwin is now constrained to put to Lady Hobart etc.
Rest to said son Roger Goodwin. Witnesses : Willm Jolly,
Sarah Gilding, Thomas Greene the writer.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1672, folio 224.
Robert Goodwin, Pulham St. Mary Magdalen, Norfolk, cord-
wainer. Will 8 July 1671 ; proved 19 September 1673. To wife
Mary house where I live for life then to son William Goodwin,
paying eldest son Thomas Goodwin 20s. if he come to demand
same in porch of church of Pulham St. Mary Magdalen. To
son Richard Goodwin £5 ditto. To son Robert Goodwin ditto.
Rest to wife Mary. Executors : Wife Mary and friend Thomas
Frost of Pulham aforesaid. Witnesses: John Fuller, Francis
Dunne, Thomas Romlet.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1673, folio 105.
John Goodwin, Thurlesdon (Thurlton?), County Norfolk,
singleman. Will 31 May 1675; proved 5 June 1675. To be
buried in Thurlesdon churchyard. To poore of Thorpe 20s. To
poore of Thurleton 50s. To poore of Haddiscoe 40s. To Francis
Mickleburgh my messuage where Robert Carr dwells and my
marshe in my own occupation lying in Thorpe, Thurleton, Nor-
ton, Lodden and Haddiscoe or other townes adjoyning. To
Martha Agas £50 at 24 etc. To Alice Urvill £10. To my uncle
John Marshall three children, Biddie, Hannah, and Clemence £10
apiece. To cosen Joan , Mickleburgh £100 within 7 years and
William Mickleburgh, Amy Mickleburgh, Francis Mickleburgh,
and Edward Mickleburgh my cousins £10 apiece. To cousin
Joane Mickleburgh my trunck. To Dorothy Bonnell 40s. To
Francis Mickleburgh my uncle my messuage in Haddiscoe which
626 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
uncle Richard Austin purchased of Cornelius Hood and was
formerly John Stones Dames, and also formerly Robert Stones
etc. which my uncle Richard Austin gave unto me by his will,
after decease of John Goodwin and Mary Goodwin my father and
my mother, messuage in occupation of William Browne. To
said uncle Francis Mickleburgh my marsh in Haddiscoe, which
my father purchased of James Baine. To Henry Stone of Sir-
land iio after the deacease of Mary Goodwin my mother. Exec-
utor : my uncle Francis Mickleburgh. Witnesses : Dorothy
Bennett, John Girling, Thomas Luddlow.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1674-1675, folio 387.
John Goodings, Witton next the Sea, Norfolk, carpenter
Will 5 October 1675; proved 16 December 1675. To eldest son
James Goodings all houses etc. in Witton after decease of my
wife Sarah or age of 14 of my youngest child Sarah Goodings.
To daughter Amy £$ etc. To daughter Elizabeth ditto. To son
John ditto. To my son Mark ditto. To sonn Mathew ditto.
To wife Sarah executrix all goods etc. Overseers and super-
visors : brother Robert Goodings of Bockton and wife's brother
Richard Hennent of Harisburgh. Witnesses : John Drake,
Thomas Thuxter.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1674-1675, folio 344.
Anne Gooddinge, Reninghall (Kenninghall?), Norfolk, wid-
dow. Will 5 March 1676/7 ; proved 9 April 1677. To brother
William Poll and sister Hannah Poll and Elizabeth Poll 20s.
apiece. To James Foryster the younger 20s. To brother in law
Charles Gooddin 10s. Rest to daughter Elizabeth Goodding. If
she die a maid to my brother and sisters. Executor : father Wil-
liam Poll. Witnesses : Edward Morley, Mary Fenn.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1677, folio 139.
Willm Goodwin, Dunton cu' Doughton, Norfolk, lynnen-
weaver. Will 7 January 1672/3; proved 13 April 1681. To son
Edward Goodwin lands etc. in Doughton and Sherford, Norfolk
for life, then to my grandchild Willm Goodwin son of said
Edward. To wife Susan two acres and a rood in Dunton feild
called Churchcrafts in two pieces one five roods other one acre
paying 10s. a year to son Edward and after decease of my wife
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 627
Susan to grandchildren Susan Goodwin daughter of Edward.
To son Edward £4 he oweth for a mare and colt, also cart and
plough, he paying to John Eastick of East Bassam bill of £5 etc.
To son Edward for life household stuff in house at Doughton,
then to his son William. To wife Susan household stuff in house
in Dunton aforesaid for life then to grandchild Susan Goodwin.
Executrix : wife Susan Goodwin. Witnesses : George Phillipps,
Richd Phillipps.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1681, folio 164 (no. 86).
Mary Goodwin of Denver. Nuncupative will proved 10 May
1681. To sister Lucy all household stuff also apparell except one
hood and scarf e and handkerchief, and one petticoat to Anne
Brumwell. Also to Lucy two cowes lett to Thomas Hay, also
20s. To cozen Tho : Thorne £5. To his brother 20s. To her
goddaughter Mary Goodwin 20s. Executrix : sister Lucia.
Witnesses : Fran : Jenny, cler, Mary Jenny, Joan Coop'.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Book 1681, folio 186 (no. 100).
Robert Gooding, Topcroft, Norfolk, yeoman. Will 20 Octo-
ber 1681 ; proved 18 November 1681. All to wife executrix for
life, then to my three children paying my grandchildren 20s. at
21. Witnesses: Abell Yallop, Hen : Stone.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Book 1681, folio 384 (no. 246).
Henry Goodswine, Pulham St. Mary ye Virgin, Norfolk yeo-
man. Will 2 December 1680; proved 19 January 1685/6. To
wife Susan Goodswine lands free and coppyhold in Tyvetshall
St. Margaret for life, then to son Richard Goodswine to sell etc.
and of money £20 to son Richard Goodswine and rest to four
children said Richard Goodwine, Joseph Goodswine, Benjamin
Goodswine and Elizabeth Goodswine. To wife Susan all per-
sonal estate. Executrix: wife Susan. Witnesses: Thomas
Sayer, Daniel Sayer, Robt Bayes.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Book 1684-1686, folio 1162
, (no. 163 of 1685).
William Goodinge, Bedington, Norfolk, linnen weaver. Will
22 January 1686/8; proved 26 April 1687. To wife Hannah
lands in Halsworth, county Suffolk, for life then to son John
628 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Goodinge. To wife household goods, paying to son John Good-
inge £10 at 21, he to pay £5 per annum interest to wife to keep
herself. Witnesses : M. Stone, Willm Chittleburgh, Ann Gosling.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Book 1687-1689, folio 53
(no. 37 in 1687).
Martin Goodwyn, Great Melton, Norfolk, husbandman. Will
4 April 1688; proved 2 August 1690. To son Martin Goodwine
house and lands free and coppy in Great Melton etc. To daugh-
ter Elizabeth Wilson £5. To daughter Anne Goodwine £5. To
daughter Ester Goodwine £5. To son John Goodwine £3. To
son Robert Goodwine £3. To son William Goodwine £3, all to
be paid in porch of parish church of All Saints in Great Melton
or else every of them to enter on pightle called Flint pightle.
Residue to son Martin Goodwins, executor. Witnesses : John
Norres, Mary Moore, Felix Bloom
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Book 1690, folio (no. 63 in 1690).
Peter Carr, Sowth Barrowgh, countie of Norfolk, husbandman.
Will 22 January i624"5 proved 20 October 1625. To grandchild
Nazarett Suggate one pece of land in fieldes of Sowth Burrowgh
between land of Anthony Tallell east and west and abutteth uppon
the Comemway towards the north, also one pece of pasture being
an orchard (3 acres) freehold in said town of Sowth Barrowgh
between pasture of Anthony Tallell north and comon pasture of
Sowth Barrowgh on south and on pasture of said Anthony Tallell
east. To wife Agnes messuage wherein I dwell and residue of
land in Sowth Barrowgh free and copy for life then to my daugh-
ter Elizabeth wife of John Sutton. To daughter Thomazine wife
of William Suggate £20. etc. etc. To daughter Susan wife of
Thomas Forth £80. Witnesses : Thomas Burwey, Willm King,
Thomas Garrard.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 1625/6, folio 325
(no. 124 in file 1625).
Mawde Catesbye, Burnham Westgate, countie of Norfolk,
wedow. Will 30 July 1561 ; proved 8 December 1563. To the
parsonne of the parrish church of Westgate beforesade 4d. for
tithes forgotten. To Christiane Burtone a bed, a payer of shetes,
blankett in cransome, two pillows and a cou'let, a brass potte, iiij
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 629
henes, two duckes and a drake. Also ios. in money at day of her
marriage also a skirner, two pewter platters and 6s.8d that was
her mother's bequest. To god daughter Isabell Bull wedow my
red kirtell. To goddaughter Kateryn Kye my violet kirtle. My
executor to pay John Bradnam us I owe her. Residue to said
Johan Burton executor. Witnesses : John Condell, Clerk, John
Bradnam, Thomas Stockedale with others.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 21 (1 563-1 566),
folio 88.
George Churchma', Banham, Norfolk. Will 8 November
1589. To be buried in Banham churchyard. Sonn Thomas to
have my close of 8 acres in Banham between the land of Thomas
Colbie gent and Thomas Goodram, yeoman paying £28. 6s.8d.
viz: to my daughter Katherine £15, and to daughter Jane £3.
6s.8d. and ditto to daughter Suzan and to Jane and Suzan ditto
each in twelve months etc. but if not then alive to my son John
and if sould then to churchwardens. To wif Olyffe Daniel
Re of Banham.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 31 (1591-1594),
folio 561.
John Churchman towne of Banham, county Norfolk. Will
11 Marshe 1560 (i.e. 1559/1560) proved 26 March 1560. To
be buried in churchyard of our lady in Banham etc. To poore
mens box I2d. To Agnes Dexter a blacke cowe, to her child a
blacke bullocke. To William Smithe and to Isabell his wief a
pece of londe lyinge by John Gyll (an acre) also my best blacke
cowe. To William Smith's chyldren a yared bullock. To my
doughter Katherin Churchman a closse called Emkyns. To my
daughter Kathren my black cowed cowe. To my son George my
cowd cowe. To Georges chyldren my redde stere. To win0
Johan my house and londe and all moveables and at terme of
-her lyfe moveables to my f oure chyldren and son George to have
my house and lands free and copy in Banham. To son George
my plowgh bestes, my carte, plowgh, trayse and cart harnes,
collers and halters at decease of wief Johan. To godson John
Kene of Harfflean I2d. To godson John Dexter I2d. To John
Kene my mane I2d. At buriall four dosen breade and a barrell
of bere for poore people. Executors: George Churchman and
630 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
William Smyth. Witnesses: Syr John Skarlet, clerk, John
Gyll, Thomas Goodran., Thomas Plowman otherwise called Cane..
Surrender of pece of lande lying by John Gyll (an acre) to hands
of John Gyll and William Smith and Isabel his wief and ditto of
close caled Emkyns to Katherie Churchman according to custom
of land. Witnesses : Sur John Skarlet, Cleark, Thomas Gudran,
Thomas Plowman als Cane. Surrender of lands to Thomas Gud-
ran. Witnesses ditto.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 20 (1 560-1 562), folio 9.
Clemente Munson, Hardwicke, wyddow. Will 16 September
1583; proved 11 February 1583/4. To be buried in Hardwicke
churchyard. To church of Hardwicke 6s.8d. To pore at buriall
20s. To my daughter Rose best cloake. To daughter Joane my
freese gowne. To daughter Alec worsted kyrtle and best pety-
cote. To daughter Christian best cloathe gowne. To my foure
said dawghters all lynnen. To sonne John £3. To my bed-
childe Thomas Rixe 6s.8d. Residue to sonn in law Francis
Haworth executor. Witnesses : John Churche of Harleston,
Christopher Birde 'of Harleston, and William Woodcock (the
writer).
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 28, folio 160.
William Ovington, Banham, husbandman. Will 11 March
1560/61. To son Nicholas Ovington. To John Ovington. To
grandchild Robert Ovington. To John Spynke. Witnesses :
John Cane of Estgate, Roger Cane, John Leche, George Church-
man.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 20 (1560- 1562), folio 54.
Nicholas Ouyngton of Banham, countie of Norfolk, syngle-
lnan. Will 16 August 1565; proved 10 September 1565. To be
buried in Banham churchyard. To churchwardens of Banham
for reparation of church and bells 20s. To my sister Jone
Newenman 30s. To Wyllym Smyth 5s. To Wyllm Smyth,
Rowlande Smythe and Thomas Smyth I2d. each. To Robert
Canne 5s. To godson William Canne 2s. To John Dexter, John
Dexter his sonn, Robert Dextar and Katherine Dextar 2s. each.
To Thomas Nobbes the elder 4s. To Margaret Nobbes his
syster 40s. To Susan Churchman, Jone Churchman and John
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 63 1
Churchman the chyldren of George Churchman 2S. each. To
Roger Nobbes my vncle ios. To John Spynke the son of John
Spynke deceased ios. To Johan Spynke Ann Spynke and
Frances Spynke I2d. each. To Robert Ovyngton son of John
Ocington my brother deceased all lands etc. free and bonde at 22,
he to acquit 40s. I shall pay to son Robert by will of my father
William Ovyngton. To my kynsman George Churchman occu-
pation of all lands in Vanham vntyl son Robarte Ovyngton is 20.
If Robert Ovyngton die or refuse the lands to be sold and money
viz : To my syster Jhon Newman £10 but no part to her. husband,
Thomas Newman etc. To William Smyth the elder, William
Smyth the younger, Rowland Smyth and Thomas Smyth 20s.
each and ditto to Robert Cane, William Cane, John Dexter the
elder, John Dexter the younger, Roberte Dexter and Katheryn
Dexter, Thomas Nobbes the elder, Margaret Nobbes his syster,
John Churchema' and Jhon Churchman, John Spynke, Thomas
Spynke hys brother, Johan Spynke and Anne Spynke and Francis
Spynke his systers, Wyllm Nobbes, Thomas Nobbes, Elyn
Nobbes, Katheryn Nobbs and Alyce Nobbs and to churchwarden
of Banham for reparation of church 20s. Rest of money to
executor. At day of buriall 20s. to pore of Banham etc. Rest
to kynsman George Churchman executor. Witnesses : John
Gouldyngm' gentleman, Robarte Canne and Thomas Cann. Sur-
render gyven to hands of the Lorde by hands of John Gouldyng'
tennant in presens of Robarte Cann and Thomas Canne similar
tenants. Roger Arlton oweth me 25s, John Chamberlen 6s. John
Syggs 2s. I owe to Deveney 40s.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register 21 (1563-1566),
folio 331.
Thomas Wickeham, Southereake, county Norfolk. Will 4
December 1592; proved 15 January 1592/3. To wife Johan
messuage where I dwell for her life, then to William Wickham
of Sidestrond. To Luke Green occupation of tenement called
Crowdes etc. in Sowthcreke for ten years then to heyrs of our
two bodies and in default to Peter Wickham and his heirs. To
Luke Green aforesaid one brasse pott. To William Wickham on
payer of cart wheeles being new and not should. To Margery
Wickham two pewter dishes and ditto platters. To Clement
Wickham ditto dishes and two sawcers. To Rose Pallmer wyfe
632 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
of Thomas Pallmer one yearling heckforth. Residue to wyfe
executrix. Supervisor : Richard Elflitt. Witnesses : Richard
Elflit, William Collison and William Muire with others.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Liber 31 (1 591-1594), folio 336.
John Wiseman of Ronngton Holme. Will 19 July 1560;
proved 16 July 1561. To be buried in the churchyard of Holme
aforesaid. To Alice my wife my house etc. at Westhed. I have
surrendered my house and f ermes lands into the hands of Richard
(G?)uibon, John Barfoote and William Kens to the use of my
will. To Thomas Wiseman my son 3^ acres of meadow 5 kine
and £5 in money at his age of 16 years. To Thomas Wiseman
my brother 20s. To John Wiseman my brother's son. To
Thomasyn Steynmore a yerling bullock. Residuary legatee and
executrix : Alice my wife. Supervisor : Lawrence Smith my
father in law. Witnesses : Richard Guibon John barf oot, Willm
Kene, Laurence Smith and Richard Couper.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 1560/2, folio 233.
Thomas Wiseman of Wymondham, county Norfolk, wheal-
wright. Will 27 July 1566; proved 24 September 1566. To be
buried in the churchyard of Wymondham. To Agnes my wife
the tenement in which I dwell, afterwards to Robert Wyseman my
son he paying to John Cobbe my belchild ten marks at his age
of 22 years. To Agnes my wife my close called Riballes, during
her life afterwards to Robert my son, he paying to Raffe, Marye
and Johane ffytling now the children of Clemns ffytlinge my
daughter £3 at their ages of 21 years between them. To Wil-
liam Pratte my servant 2s. To Margaret Harrisone 3s.4d. To
Nicholas Wiesman my kynesman 6s.8d. To Roberte Wiesman of
Havergate my kynesman 6s.8d. To William Wisman my brother
6s.8d. To Thomas Clarke late my servant one of my best pewter
platters. To Anne Newman wife of Thomas Newman one of
my best platters. To Agnes my wife, all my swyne and fowles.
To Robert my son my whole crop of corn and hay in Wymond-
ham. To Robert Wiseman my son my tenement in Levikerstate
and ten acres of arable land, late purchased of John Austen, to
be sold by him to pay my debts. To Clemens Fytling my daugh-
ter now wife of Robarte Fytling 40s. Residuary legatee and
executor: Robarte Wiesman my son. Witnesses: Thomas
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 633
Masonne, Richarde Lowes, Willm Frosdicke, Robte Wiesman,
Nicholas Foster Thomas Arborough als Crane.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 1563-6, folio 551.
Henry Wiseman of Cokle in Claye in the same perrishe. Will
28 September 1566; proved 13 December 1566. To be buried
in the churchyard of All Saintes in Claye. My wife and children
to have all my goods equally amongst them. Executrix : Eliza-
beth my wife. Witnesses : John Adamson, clerk, John Ram-
plyne, Edmund Murrell, Edmunde Tante. Annexed list of debts
owing and owed by testator. Testator owes to Agnes Wiseman
and to William Wiseman 6s.8d.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 1563-6, folio 600.
William Wiseman the elder of Wymondham, whelewright.
Will 1 June 157; proved 18 September 1570. To be buried in
the churchyard of Wymondham. To Agnes my daughter the
younger £10 at her day of marriage. To Agnes Godfrye my
daughter 20s. To Alice Dawking my daughter 20s. To each
of the children of Thomas Crosseman my son in law 3s.4d. at
their day of marriage. To John Wyseman my son my two tene-
ment in Mydletowne late Parkers and Grenes etc. To Wyllyam
Wyseman my son the residue of all my houses and lands. To
each of my godchildren i2d. Ti Robert Wyseman my son one
of the best oks that I bought of Henry Tyttesall. To Stephen
Wyseman and Ant Wyssman my belchildren 3s.4d. apiece. To
the children of William Dauking my son in law 3s.4d. apiece.
To the children of William Godfrye my son in law 3s.4d. apiece.
Residue of my household stuff I bequeath to my sons Wyllyam
and John, to be divided by my son Robert Wyseman and Valen-
tyn Ket. Executors : said sons William and John. Witnesses :
Edmunde Just, John Pelles, Wyllm Godfrye, Valentyn Kett the
writer hereof.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 1570-2, folio 93.
Robert Wiseman thelder of Wymondham, county Norfolk,
whelwright. Will 29 January 1576/7; proved 26 March 1577.
To the vicar of Wymondham 2s. To George Cullyer 3s.4d. To
Margaret my wife, my cottage, sometime Henrye Bunyardes with
the appurtenances belonging which I late purchased of Thomas
634 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Hallyet solder of the manor of the late dissolved priory of
Wymondham. Executrix: Margaret my wife. Supervisor:
Robert Wiseman my cousin. Witnesses: Thomas Lewgar,
Vicar, George Cullyer, Thomas Newman.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 1574-7, folio 369.
Ellyne Wyseman of Thorneham, Bishopp, county Norfolk,
widow. Will 6 January 1585/6; proved 16 November 1586.
To Thomas Johnson my posted bed. To Margaret Robinson
wife of John Robinson one cup borde. To Thomas Goodwine my
greatest chayre. To William Goodwine my leaste chayre. To
Catherine Waterden, wife of Symon Waterden, my worst cup-
bord and a blanket. To Emme Heyward, the younger, one cord-
inge. To Agnes Rose, the elder, two pillows. To Marie, wife
of John Sabbe, one hutche and a sheet. To Elizabeth Hamonde,
daughter of Richard Hamonde, my beste petticoat. To Cicely
Johnson my greatest kettle. To Anne Alberde, daughter of Wil-
liam Alberde, one hanging kettle. To Ellinor Cox my goddaugh-
ter one old chest etc. To Margaret Blackburne a russet petticoat
etc. To Elizabeth Lusbie one alepotte. To Ellinore Kellsey, my
goddaughter, a pillow. To John Goodwyne of Ipswiche my
brasse potte and a sheete. To Margaret Whaploode my old f riese
gowne. To Agnes Awell my redde petticoat. My executors to
pay John Noke of Hunstanton I2d. I owe him. They to pay to
Emme Haywerde 3s To Thomas Goodwyne and his two breth-
ren my cowe to be divided equally between them. To Elizabeth
and Fraunces Goodwyne 8s. between them if there remayne so
much. To Marie Goodwyne and Catherine 12s. between them
if it will extend to it. Residue of goods to be bestwoed for my
soul's heath. Executors: Reignolde Johnson and John Robin-
son. Witnesses : Valentine Goodwyne and William Goodwyne
of Thornham and John Ferror of Amner.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 1586-8, folio 46.
Ozias Wiseman, Dichingham. Administration 26 January
1585/6 to relict Elizabeth. 16 May 1586 quittance ditto.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Act Book 1541/1601, folios
in and 113.
William Wisman of Wybotsham (Wimbotsham?) county Nor-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 635
folk, yeoman. Will 27 December 1599; proved 3 July 1600. To
William Wiseman my son my messuage which I purchased of
Thomas Awsten in Wimbotsham now in occupation of Ambrose
Sparrowe and Richard Burges. To John Wiseman my son the
messuage in which I now dwell, sometime William Wiseman my
father's, with the appurtenances in Wimbotsham and Stowbardolf .
To each of my godchildren I2d. Residuary legatee and exec-
utor: John Wiseman my son. Witnesses: Robert Oliver,
Edward Power, Richard Spay, Frances Wiseman, Wm Chickes.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 1599-1601, folio 308.
John Wyseman of Docking, county Norfolk, yeoman. Will
17 June 1603; proved 19 July 1603. Robert Wiseman of Dock-
inge my son to have the occupation of all my houses and lands in
Docking. Said Robert to make an assurance of said messuage
in Northgate late Reginald Wiseman's to Anne Wiseman now my
wife, during her life. To said Anne £6. I3s.4d. etc. To Ellen
Stead my sister's daughter 50s. To Anne Stead my said sister's
daughter 50s. To John Stead my sister's son his bringing up
with meat and drink by my said son Robert until his age of 21
years. To George Tooly my aforesaid sister's son 20s. at his
age of 21 years. To Margaret Turner my servant one bullock.
To Robert Wardes son my godson 5s. To John Graye my
godson 5s. To Amye Mundaye my goddaughter 5s. To
Edmund Aliens son my godson 5s. Residuary legatee and exec-
utor : my son Robert Wiseman Witnesses : Roger Warner,
Edward Crispe, William Crispe, John Thompson, Richard Slater,
Ambrose Wiggen.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 1602/3, folio 337.
Annes Wiseman of Wymondham, county Norfolk, widow.
Will 5 December ; proved 23 January 1605/6. To
Elizabeth Wiseman my eldest daughter £8. To Rose Wiseman
my daughter £5. To Annes Wiseman my daughter £5. These
legacies to remain to the hands of my brother Dawkyn. To Rose
Clarke my belchild a cubbord. To Thomas Wiseman my belchild
a posted bedstead. To William Wiseman my son a coverlet of
darnex. To Anne Wiseman my belchild a coffer. Executor :
my brother in law William Dawkyns. Supervisor : my neighbor
636 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
John Egerlyne. Witnesses : Thos Nixsone, John Searles, Dan-
yell Page.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, 1604-6, folio 223.
Robert Wiseman, Carlton Fourehoe, countie of Norfolk yeo-
man. Will 23 July 1615; proved 30 October 1615. To be
buried in churchyard of Carlton Fourehoe or elsewhere God call
me. To wyffe Ann and heirs my tenement grounde in Wymond-
ham, she paying £15 for one morgage. To sonn Robert 20s. viz :
10s in one week and 10s. within one yeare. To wiffe Ann all
goodes, money, frate corne, cattell, household stuffe, woode,
duties debtes and demands. Executrix : wiffe Anne. Wit-
nesses : Anthony Agas, clearke, John Lawes, William Gybbes.
Arcdeaconry of Norfolk, File 161 5, no. 124.
Agnes Wiseman, Banhame, Norfolk, wydow. Will 13 Novem-
ber 1628; proved 3 December 1638. To be buried by executor.
To sonn Samuell Wyseman bedsted etc. in chamber over parlor
also brass pott. To daughter Sarah Wiseman ditto etc, new cub-
bard etc. at my sonn Richard Wiseman's house in Moulton etc.
and spitt at my owne house. All other goods to son Beniamin
Wiseman executor. Witnesses : Paule Chapman, Richard Wise-
man. Seal a bird (Query eagle or falcon valent).
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, File 1638, no. 92.
CONSISTORY OF NORFOLK.
Robert Goodinge of Ipswich. Will 1543; proved 9 May 1545.
To be buried in the churchyard of St. Stephen in Ipswich. To
Robert Goodwin, godson, son of Steven Goodwin. To wife
Agnes, to have the doing of all his will. To son Edmond. To
each of his daughters. Mentions his house in St. Stephen's Lane.
Consistory of Norfolk, Register Puntinge, folio 212.
Vincent Goodwin, minister of God's word in Cley next the Sea.
Will 16 August 1605 ; proved 16 May 1606. To repair of church
1 os. To son Vincent all my books except only two English bibles
and two or three other English books which my wife shall have
her mind for. To daughter Marie. To Vincent Newman. To
Vincent, son of my son Vincent, 40s. To William Newman
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 637
brother of said Vincent Newman. To Mary Goodwin daughter
of my said son Vincent. To Vincent, William and Mary Good-
win when 10 years old. To Rose Basse, neice; dwelling in Mal-
don, Essex, ios. To wife Alice, executrix.
Consistory of Norfolk, Register Borne, folio 143.
Jeffery Goodwin of Topcroft. This name is in the index, but
the register contains only a copy of an Indenture between Wil-
liam Walker, late of Rougham, yeoman, Jeffery Goodwin of Top-
croft, yeoman, and Jeffery Spencely of Thorpland, yeoman, dated
1 October 15th of King James made for the purpose of enabling
Elizabeth, wife of the said William Walker to make her will inde-
pendent of the husband. She left £10 to the said Jeffery Good-
win, but he is not otherwise mentioned. It was proved at Lynn
20 April 1618 and again at Norwich 3 November 1619.
Consistory of Norfolk, Register Barber, folio 211.
Nathaniel Goodwin, Lodden, cobler. Will 1 January 1667/8.
To nephew John Fryth. As to will of James Goodwyn his father.
To bring up my two children. Andrew Stone ( ?) executor. My
son Nathaniel to him a glossary. Witnesses: S. Child, R.
Russell.
Consistory of Norfolk.
Myles Warde, Est Ruston, Norfolke, yeoman. Will 27 March
1619; proved 4 April 1619. To be buried in Est Ruston church-
yard. To wife Mary inclosed ground (3 acres and 3 roods)
latelie purchased of one William Lambert paying to William
Lambert of Hicklinge, Norffolk £63 or else grounds to William
Shackle of Estruston or else to my brother in law William Taylor
of Munsley, Norffolk and my cosen Christopher Riall of Back-
ton, Norffolk. To my sonne Joseph Warde one peece of land (2
ackers) latelie purchased of one William Tracey deceased of Ets-
ruston between ye common waie South and ditto East, also one
acker latelie purchased William Shackle and Grace his wife in
Estruston between land of William Willwood gent. North and ye
said way East but if my son John Ward pay £40 in south porch
of Estruston Church then said grounds to him etc. etc. To son
Miles Ward 2 ackers latelie bought of Edward Breese gent but
if son John pay ditto ditto. To daughter Lidia Ward £20 at 18
638 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
etc. To son John Ward £5. To son Joseph Warde 40s. To
son Myles Warde 40s. at 21. Wife Mary to have use of lands
for life to bring up children etc being bound to daughter Lidia
Ward for the £20 etc. To poore of Estruston 6s.8d. Executrix :
Wife Mary. Witnesses: Edward Warner, John Foxe, William
and Edward Norgate.
Consistory of Norfolk, Register 'Mason' (1619), folio 151.
ARCHDEACONRY OF NORWICH, NORFOLK.
Agnes Goddyng, Houghton by Walsyngham Litell. Will 8
December 1516; proved 18 December 1516. To be buried in
church of Houghton foresaid. To hey Auter 3s.4d. To gilde
of Seynt Gyles I2d. To gild of our Lady I2d. To polyng of
the bell I3s.4d. To the comon light I2d. To sonn William
Goddyng ij Cou'hgnte, ij blankettes, ij payer of shetes at buraill
day. V Masse att my viijth daye, ditto at xxv day ditto. I will
my husbands myndaye be keped this yer as I was wonte to kepe
it and yearly after his mynday and myn to be kept to geder as
long as the paymentes of my places left. Executors : my daugh-
ters Kat'yne (Tye?) and Margaret Froste Supervisor: Thomas
Bury. No witnesses.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Liber O. (Gloys' als Primus
(1509-1519), folio 157.
Robert Goodwyn, Bintre. Will 10 May 1518; proved 14
June 1 5 18. To be buried in church of Bintre foresaid. For my
mortuary as the custom is. To hey Autyr in Byntre for tithes
forgotten 2od. To repair of church 6s.8d To Cathedral Church
of Norwich 4d. To wiff Margaret ij neath, ij Calvys and ij
shepe and all other stock w'in the house except thynges wiche
perteyn to husbandry. To sone Andrewe my plowe, cart horse,
merys and husbandry thynges. To wife Margaret halfe my
greyne above grounde this yer helping to howse. ditto. Residue
to my son Richard and John Angell executors. No witnesses.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Liber "Gloys" als Primus
(I5°9~I5I9), folio 240.
William Goodwyn, Totyngton (Tottington?). Will 19 Janu-
ary 1518-9; proved 21 February 1518/9. Sowle to god. To
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 639
Seynt Mary and Seynt Andrew myn advowe etc. To be buried
in church yerd of Totyngton. To hey autyr for tithes 6d. To
repair of church of Totyngton X markes, 20s. by year. To my
fader John Goodwyn and my moder Agnes Goodwyn the terme of
their brother's lyves my place in Totyngton which I had of the
legate and gyftes of William Sewall my granser with lands etc.
in Totyngton and after the brother's decease to remayn to my
brother John Goodwyn he to giff to my sister Agnes V marks and
if he die before fader he to make will etc. To god son Peter
Clebe a shepe. I require all my feoffeys of all my lands to giff
a state to said John Goodwyn. Residue to fader John Goodwyn
executor. Supervisor: Edmunde Salter. Witnesses: John
Thocter, vicar of Totyngton, Henrie Stede, Edmunde Shreve
with others.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Liber "Gloys" als Primus
( 1 509-1519), folio 290.
William Goodwin the elder (no place names in register) Will
16 March 1528/9 ; proved 20 May 1531. To be buried in church-
yard of St. Andrew. To high altar there I2d. To each house
of Friars in Norwich I2d. To John "my son the elder" the
tenements called Gibbys and Graves and Doraunts in fee simple,
and he to be executor, he to keep Margery my wife, his mother.
To "Little John my son" the tenements called Harts. To Roger
my son.
Archdeaconry of Norwich 1529-36, folio 118.
Thomas Goodwin the elder of Brinton. Will 12 November
1552; proved 13 January 1552-3. To be buried in the church-
yard of Brinton. To the nedye people of Brinton 3s.4d. To
repair and mending of the high wayes in Brynton 6s.8d. To poor
of Tornege 2od. To poor of Stody 2od. To Robert Mores of
Stody, godson, and Thomas Petyte of Brynton, godson, and
Thomas With of Brinton, godson, each I2d. To Thomas Lytle-
wood. To John Motte brother in law. To Margery Motte, sister
in law. To Margery , Bugden mother in law's servant. To
Thomas Goodwin my son when 21. To Margaret wife, tenement
and pittes called Pyes close in Brinton and Birmingham which
were late Richard Goodwyn my father's in fee simple, said wife
to be executrix, and to have my lease hold of William Plezaunce
640 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
and residue. Witnesses : William Humf ry, clerk, of Brinton,
and Robert Kendall, Robert Payne, Thomas Empson, and Hugh
Herrys, weaver.
Archdeaconry of Norwich 155 1-3, folio 275.
Richard Goodwyne of St. Andrew in North Burlingham, yeo-
man. Will 24 June 1576; proved 7 April 1577. To be buried
in the church of St. Andrew. To repair of same 20s. To curate
of same 2s. To every pore body in same parish 6d. To
prisoners and lazar houses in Norwich 5s. To Thomazine my
wife, and to William my son, he sole executor. To son John.
To daughter Ann on her marriage. To daughter Grace. To
son Richard. To son in law Leciter and Alice his wife. To
daughter Elizabeth. To repair of Cullyton haven I2d. To each
servant and each grandchild. To brother William Daynes and
Mr. William Wyttewod of North Walsham, they to be super-
visors. Witnesses : Thomas Cowper, clerk, Roger Docking and
John Buttolle. Mentions lands in Burlingham. Bond due from
James Skippen. Proved at Acle.
Archdeaconry of Norwich 1576-8, folio 624.
John Goodwin of Worthing, countye of Norfolk, husbondman.
Will last day of December 1587; proved 13 January 1587/8.
To be buried in Worthing churchyard. To poor mens box I2d.
To wife Betrice all howses and lands in Swanton and Worthing
to bring up children. To son William 40s. at 21. To son John
ditto. To my three daughters Cicely, Rose and Brigget 20s. at
21 and rest to wife Betrice executrix. Have given surrender of
copyhold lands of Worthing to handes of Henry Byndes in
presents of John Drake and Thomas Bealls. Ditto Swanton to
handes of Richard Rooke in presents of William Sowly and
Robert Hempson. Witnesses: Owin Dublet, clerk William
Brushma' of Below.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Book 1596-1597, folio 107.
John Goddin. Nuncupative will 22 March 1591/2; proved 6
March 1592/3. Wife Fyllis Gooden to have houses and Landes
so longe as she lyveth, and all chattells payinge my debts £20.
Sonn Robert Gooden to have howses after her desease and
residue of debts. To Henry Barnell best doblett. Other things
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 641
to discretion of wife Phillis Executrix. Witnesses : Richard
Crowe, John Rop', John Evens "Nescitr vnde"
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Lynn Regis Register
(1 584-1597), folio 239.
John Goodwyne, Blowfield. Will 25 April, 35 Elizabeth,
proved 20 August 1593. To be buried in churchyard of Blow-
field St. Andrews. To eldest son Thomas Goodwyn bothe my
tenements with eight acres one called Nicholas at Gran, the other
called Gybbes, said Thomas to pay to my three daughters fiue
marks apeece, viz : vnto daughter Grace within one yeare 33s.4d.
and 33s.4d. tweluemonths after, then daughter Jone, then Agnes
ditto etc, also son Thomas to pay my son Robert £5 at 21 etc.
If he die to my sonn John. To my sonn William tenement called
Dirabs with close of two acres, paying to my sonn John £5 at
21 etc. Residue to my wife Elizabeth, Executrix. Witnesses :
Robert Bussye, Robert Corpe, Edmund Bullyvant, William
Woodcock (the writer) with others.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register Holmes (1593-1596)
folio 86.
Adam Goodwyn, Hemesbye, county of Norfolk, yoman. Will
3 Julye 1595; proved 4 November 1595. To reparation of
church of Hemesbye 20s. To pore of paryshe 20s. etc. To Ellen
Gyges wedow 40s. To godchildren 3s.4d. each. To curate now
of Hemesbye 10s. To Robert Bell two horses, two cartes, one
plough, one paire of harrowes and all other implements in his
possession also to said Robert Bell all corne growing in fields of
Hemesbye or in Barnes and houses at Fenygate. To Dorothy
Watson bedstead, testar, fetherbead, sheets, coverletts and boul-
ster. To Cicyly Watson one trendle bedsteade etc. To Eliza-
beth Watson cupborde and coffer. To William Wattson ronde
table and chayr. To Thomas Wattson long table and trussels and
forme, one chayer. To Marye wyfe of Raynolde Watsonn one
wicker chayr and great round torned chayer. To John Wattson
one chayer and one coffer. Other goods vnto Robert Bell and
Raynold Wattson of Hemesbye aforesaid., Executors. Wit-
nesses : Henrie Walker, Robert Tompson, William Manship,
William Allen.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register Holmes (1 593-1 596),
folio 284.
642 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
James Godding, Colby, Norfolk. Will 27 March 1606; proved
28 April 1606. To sonn William Godding- £ 10 when executor
receive it from Reighnold Allyn of Colby, yeoman. To daughter
Margaret Gooding £5 when received from Goodman Allyn afore-
said. To son in law Thomas Skeyton £8 ditto. To godson
Anthony Else 10s. To Elizabeth wife of George Badeswell 10s.
To George Badeswell my apparell. Rest to son in law Thomas
Skeyton, executor. Witnesses: Willm Dix, John Bancroft,
Clerk.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1606-1607, folio 25.
Jarmy Goodwyn, Citty of Norwich, county of Norfolk, gent.
Will 26 August 1612; proved 9 October 1612. To wife Mary
annuitie of £6 etc. To neece Mary Laviell dwelling with me £10
after decease of my wife. To Dorothy Goodwin and Ann Good-
wyn the daughters of Thomas Goodwyn of Little Stonham, Suf-
folk, gent, my kinsman £5 apiece, etc. To Elizabeth one other
daughter of John Laviell £5. To Thomas Laviell youngest son
of John Laviell £5 both after decease of my wife Mary. Rest to
said kinsman Thomas Goodwin of Little Stonham executor.
Witnesses : Edward Goodwin, Tho : Edgbush.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Book 1612-13, folio 136.
Robert Goodin, Tottington, Norfolk, husbandman. Will
proved 24 September 1616. To my wief Cattrin Goodwyn
coppiehold tenement and all ground thereunto in towne and field
of Tottington for her lieff and then to be sold and monie devided
between Joane Goodyn my daughter and William Goodwyn and
Thomas Goodyn my naturall children and if any die without
issue others to inherit etc. Also to wife Kathrine my free tene-
ment in Tottington vntill my son Robert Goodyn come to full
age. To son Robert Goodyn my biggest bras pott at her decease
of my wief. Also to daughter Jone Goodyn biggest kettel and
one brass pan ditto. To son William Goodyn brasse pott ditto.
To son Thomas Goodyn ditto, ditto. Rest to wieff Katherin
executrix. Witnesses : William Willchin, Willm Henry
Welchin with others.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Book 1616, folio 214.
Miles Goodwine of South Walsham. Will 24 April 1624;
proved 19 May 1624. To be buried in the church of our Lady
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in South Walsham. To repair of same church I3s.4d. To
repair of St. Laurence of South Walsham 6s.8d. To wife Mar-
garet. To poor of Walsham 15s. To poor of Ranworth and
Pauxford 5s. To poor of Hemblington 5s. To poor of Upton
5s. To poor of Acle 5s. To Poor of Woodbastwick 5s. To
poor of S. Walsham 10s. (more). To Mary Betts, wife 'of
Robert Betts of Ranworth, house and cottage I bought of John
Hornor of South Walsham at town green called Tygate green.
To wife Margaret tenement where I dwell called Pilson green for
her life and then to Miles son of Roger Goodwine my nephew,
and if he die then to William son of John Goodwin of Hambling-
ton, deceased. If the said Miles come to it, he is to pay £10 to his
brother John, and if William come to it, he is to pay the said
John £10. To Thomas Granger of Great Yarmouth my sister's
son £5. To each of the children of James Goodwine of Strump-
shaw, blacksmith, 40s. To each child of the wife of Humfry
Warren of Blofield which she had by John Goodwin her deceased
husband 40s. To Bryant Estoke of Blofield corner 40s. To
John Hewke of South Walsham and Elizabeth his wife £4. To
each child of Thomas Gait late of Stokesby and now of Thrigby
40s. To each child of Gait of Blofield, thackster, 40s. To Myles
Goodwin of Hempstead, my godson £5. To each child of Ales
Tetford which she had by her husband Sponer, deceased, 40s.
To Ellyce Goodwin son of Francis Goodwyn of Hemblington 40s.
To Swanie daughter of Ellen Cooper my neice £5. To each
child of Andrew Beare of Ranworth by Margaret Goodwin my
neice 40s. To child of Peter Goodwin late of Oby deceased, 40s.
To John Younger of Acle 20s. To each child of John Goodwin
son of Francis Goodwin late of Hemblington deceased £4. To
each child of William Guchen of Ranworth 40s. To each child
of John Jolly which he had by Barbary his wife deceased 40s.
To each child of Robert Beettes of Ranworth 40s. To Ales
Chamberlayne my apprentice 40s. when out of apprenticeship
viz. in six years. To Bennett Hornor, daughter of John Hornor
my late servant 20s. To Nicholas Reman of Norwich, currier
£5 To William Reaman of Salthouse £ . To Robert Goodwin
of Blofield sole executor. Mentions money due to him from
Thomas Harman of Ranworth, tanner. He forgives Roger Ingle
of Great Yarmouth his kinsman what he owes him. Directs that
his executor be bound for performance of the trusts to Edward
644 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Goodwin of Ranworth (testator's nephew) and the said Edward
to be supervisor of this will, and if he will not be so bound then
Myles Goodwin of Hempstead (godson) to be executor. Wit-
nesses : William Cobb, Robert Fann, and John Hewke.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Book 1624, folio 23.
Marie Goodinges late of Billockbie, county Norfolk, widow.
Nuncupative will 24 October 1631; proved 24 January 1631/2.
To daughter Ann English bed. To son James Gooding chest
etc. and 10s. in hands of Thomas Lodge, son James to his bond
for 40s. to Robert Gooding of Blowf eild, when 21 etc. Residue
to daughter Ann English and son James Gooding. Witnesses:
Thomas Lodge of Rollesby and John distance of Ormesbie
Saint Michaell. Administration to Ann English and James
Goodings.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Book 1630-1631, folio 388.
Thomas Gooding, Sherford, county of Norfolk, husbandman.
Will 24 January 1636/7; proved 16 February 1637/8 To be
buried in Sherford churchyard. To sonn William £5. To son
in law Humfrey Creeke £5. To son William £5 more in two
years. To the four children of Humfrey Creeke my son in law
£4 at 21 by Alice, Ellen, Ann and Mary. To the five children of
my son John Gooding £5 viz : Thomas, William, Elizabeth, Mary
and Jane. To my grandchildren Thomas and William the sons
of Henry Barsham £5 at 21. To son Hugh Gooding 40s. To
repair of church of Sherford 3s.4d. Rest to brother John Goodin
executor. Witnesses : Thomas Lewes, Richard Pickling, John
Browne, clerk.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Book 1635-37, folio 254.
William Goodwyne, Catfield, county Norfolk, gent (in regis-
ter, North Burlingham in index). Will 7 October 1638; proved
22 November 1638. To be buried in church of St. Andrew's
North Burlingham if I happe to departe there. To repairs of
which church 20s. All lands messuage etc. to be sold within
three years and money to my three daughters viz : Ann Martha
and Mary Goodwyne at 21 etc. To the Townshipp of North
Burlingham £5 as stock for poor. To St. Andrews in North
Burlingham 20s. ditto. To my three daughters each a bed fur-
nished and chest of lynnen. To daughter Ann silver beaker and
ten, 20 shilling peeces the guift of her God mother and seven
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silver spoones. To daughter Martha my deepest beere bowle, a
trenches salt and seven sillier spoons. To daughter Mary my
least beer bowle a wine cuppe and seven siluer sppons. To eury
of them also a golde ringe. To my sister Grymmers two lame
daughters £10 apiece when 21 etc. To Mrs. Reymes, my daugh-
ter Martha's God mother, £5. To Mr. Starkey minister of Fel-
mingham £5. To my nephew William Goodwyn my sealed ringe
which was my father's and 10s. apeece to him and his wife. To
nephew Richard Goodwyn use of £60 in his hands vntill my
daughters are 21. To my brother John Goodwyne £5 in his
hands. To Edward Nowell and Prudence his wife £5 apeece.
To goddaughter Martha Nowell £5 and to Thomas and William
hir brothers 10s. apiece. To Mrs. Susan Martyn of Lodden £5.
To Margaret my wive's sister £5 and to William her brother £5.
To the widow Collin for pains 20s. To every of my brothers and
sisters children not mentioned 20s. at 21. To brother Edmund
Goodwyn £20. To brother Thomas Goodwyn 20s. To my sister
his wife ditto for rings. To rest of brothers and brother in laws,
sisters and sisters in law 20s. apiece. To my vncle Cory of Nor-
wich 40s. To my aunt his wife 20s. To Mr. Thomas Cory their
son 20s. To William Cory their son 10s. and to Rose Cory their
daughter 10s. for rings. To sir John Hodson minister of St.
Andrew of North Burlingham 10s. Executor my brother Thomas
Goodwyn of East Ruston and my Uncle Mr Cory of the
Citty of Norwich, they to have goods etc. till daughters are 21
and to pay rent claim of £20 vnto one Penelope House wherwith
I was trusted by my late Mris Paston of Oxned deceased. Wit-
nesses: Elizabeth Eccles, Susan Warde, Edward Nowell the
wryter. John Browne, George Dale.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register Spore (1638-1639),
folio 140.
Mary Goodwin, Sechey, Norfolk, singlewoman. Will 1 1 June
1639; proved 12 August 1639. To hir sisters Elizabeth Good-
win and Susan Goodwin £3 given me by my uncle Francis
Goodie and hath been ever since August last 1638. To my ant
Fenn 40s. for ringe. To cosen Mary Fenn best linen. Rest of
apparel to executor : my vncle Henry Fenn. Witnesses : Robert
Feltwell, Alice Halon, Francis Fenn.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register Spire (1638-39),
folio 372.
646 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Thomas Goodinge, Runham, Norfolk. Will 13 December
1629; proved 8 December 1639. To son John Goodinge bed I
now lye on. To grandchild George Bird 40s. To grandchild
Lucy Bird 40s. Rest to grandchild Ann Bird, executrix. Wit-
nesses : George Bee, Thomas Homberston.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register Spire (1638-39),
folio 433.
William Goodwin, Kyllington (i.e. Hillington) Norfolk, tim-
berman. Will 5 January 1638/9; proved 28 January 1641/2.
To mother Zephora Goodwin of Beeston in said County all my
title to two acres of free land enclosed to Kings high way from
great Fransham to Lytham on ye West and ye south lies abut
upon a green called Stacye Green in Beeston. Witnesses : Rich-
ard Skynner, Henry Walterton. Proved by mother Zephora
Goodwyn.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1640-1643, folio 308.
John Goodwyn, West Winch, Norfolk, yeoman. Will 16
March 1641/2; proved 14 July 1642. To son Robert Goodwyn
20 markes gift of his grandmother Elizabeth Coop' at 21, also
two silver spoons pewter with letters and his name, my church
bible and four other great bokes. To son John Goodwin £50 at
21 etc. To son Laurence Goodwyn £60 at 21 etc. To my three
daughters Luce and Ann Goodwyn £20 apiece at 21 or marriage.
To reparation of church of West Winch 5s. To pore of West
Winch 5s. To Christopher Appleyard 5s. Rest to wife Thom-
azin executrix. Witnesses : Joan Talgate, John Pearce, clerk.
Codicil 17 May 1 641/2. Six acres of pasture on South Side of
lane leading from West Winch to Heckey to be sold etc, then if
wife Thomasyn die son Robert Goodwyn to pay £4 yearly to
bring up three youngest children Witnesses : John Pearce,
Jeffry Goodwyn.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1640-1643, folio 343.
Elizabeth Goodwyn, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, widow. Will 8
January 1642/3; proved 6 June 1643 Executors: Edmund
Hudson, alderman and Thomas Grennell the younger gent.
Executors to pay to kinswoman Elizabeth Monsell rent of tene-
ment where I dwell etc. Rest to ditto for bringing up her chil-
dren and then to said children, except my godchildren Roger
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Mansell and Elizabeth Mansell to have a little more at 21. Wit-
nesses : John Revell, Jane Wharton. Proved by Thomas Grennel
reserving to Edward Hudson.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1640-1643, folio 443.
Vincent Goodwin of Cley iuxta Mare, county Norfolk, clerk.
Will 9 April 1645; proved 29 October 1645. I bequeath unto
James Goodwin my son and Christopher Hunt my son in law all
my lands both free and copyhold in Cley next the sea, to sell the
same for the best price, and the monies so made of them to be
disposed as herafter followeth. I give to James Goodwin my
son and Elizabeth Hunt my daughter all my plate equally between
them. The rest of my goods and the moneys thereof coining
shall be divided equally among James Goodwin and John Good-
win my sons, Mary Cotwin and Elizabeth Hunt my daughters.
Christopher Hunt my son in law shall have all my books and
MSS paying for the same. Executors: the said James Goodwin
and Christopher Hunt. Witnesses : John Bullard mark of Henry
Abbs. Proved by James Goodwin and Christopher Hunt, clerk.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1644-5, f°uo 233-
William Goodwin, Woodnorton, Clerke. Will 11 March
1660/61 ; proved 20 September 1661. To wife Susan messuage
in Woodnorton and houses, lands etc. for life then to eldest son
William Goodwin paying to daughter Jane Goodwin £15, to son
Edward Goodwin, son Thomas Goodwin, to son George Goodwin,
to daughter Susan Goodwin, to daughter Sara Goodwin £30 each.
Rest to wife Susan executrix. Witnesses : Wm King, Eliz.
Andrewes.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1661, folio 212.
Anne Gooding, Westwalton, Norfolk, widdow. Will 3 Octo-
ber 1 661 ; proved 5 February 1 661/2. To be buried in West
Walton churchyard. To eldest daughter Elizabeth Wallis. To
daughter Jane Watson, posted bed. To grandchild Jane Wallis
ditto. To daughter Elizabeth Walles table. To daughter Alice
Watson, deske. To daughter Jane Watson all woollen etc. pay-
ing unto William Halliwell 20s. Executrix : daughter Elizabeth
Walles and daughter Jane Watson. Witnesses: Walter Wrat-
ton, John Atkins.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1661, folio 329.
648 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Edmond Goodinge, North Elmham, Norfolk, singleman. Will
16 April 1663/4; proved 7 May 166(4?). To eldest brother
George Goodding 10s. Rest to mother Dorothy, executrix.
Witnesses : John Turner, Christopher Rudd.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register ( 1661 ?) , folio 229.
Robert Gooden, Tottontun (Tottington?), Norfolk, husband-
man. Will 24 February 1664/5 ! proved 17 April 1665. To son
Robert bed I lye on To son Edmond £5 for which I have 7
Roods of grounds in the futlands. To daughter Anes £4. To
sone William £4. Executrix : wife Anes. To her also goods in
dwelling house at Tottontun for two years then son Robert pay-
ing his mother £4 a year for life. Witnesses : Mat. Lomes, John
Gathercole, Roger Barker, Edm. Rudland.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1664-1665, folio 232.
John Goodwin, Hempton. Will 21 April 166; proved 26 May
1666. To be buried in churchyard of Sherf orde. To wife Eliza-
beth £15 to be paid by my executors John Anger of Colebrook
and William Goodwine of Helloughton. To wife's grandchild
Phillipa Hay ward £5 to be paid her at 21. To poore of Sher-
ford 10s. To Leonard Metcalfe Rector of Sherford 5s. To
John Goodwin's two sons of Helloughton £5 apeice at 21. To
Mary Clark daughter of deceased wife £2. ios.od. To godson
John Collison 50s. To my grandchild Margery Richardson £20
at 21 etc. To wife Elizabeth beddinge where I lye. Witnesses:
Tymothy Cary, Clerk, Susane Starke.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1666-67, folio 45.
Richard Goodings, Burrough, county Norfolk, miller. Will
28 Aprill 1662; proved 11 September 1666. To wife Elizabeth
Goodings for life all houses, lands etc. which I had of surrender
of Thomas Hendie and Margarett his wife in Paston houlden of
Mannor of Gimingham, then to my kinswoman Elizabeth Terrey
daughter of Symond Terrey. To my sister Ann Goodinge 40s.
Executrix : wife Elizabeth Goodings. Witnesses : Richard
Lillye, Laurence Burr.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1666-67, folio 84.
Edmond Goodinge, Walsoken, county Norfolk. Will 14
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August 1666; proved 27 September 1666. To sonn Edward
Goodings £30 to be put out by supervisor, my wife Faith Good-
ing to have use etc. and if she marry to pay to Thomas Everitt
of Walsoken, supervisor for my child at 21. To my three cosings
vix: Robert Goodinge, Elizabeth Goodinge and Jane Goodinge
children of brother Ralph Goodinge of Risen Norfolk, deceased
is. apece. Rest to wife Faith Goodinge, executrix. Witnesses:
Tho : Everitt, Mary Everitt, James Perkinson
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1666-67, f°uo 92-
William Goodwyn, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, mason. Will
9 May 1671 ; proved ult October 1671. To wife Sarah house
and lands in Great Yarmouth, also all gOods. To sonn Thomas
Goodwin 20s. Executrix: wife Sarah. Witnesses: Sarah Ran-
nolls, Mary Pearson, L. Hinton, Frances Bennett.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1670-1671, folio 445.
Thomas Goodwine, Sherforde, Norfolk, tayler. Will 10 Feb-
ruary 1672/3; proved 7 April 1673. To wife Elizabeth £30 and
if she die to my two sonns. To eldest son Edward Goodwin an
acre freehold and one acre and two rods of coppyhold land in
Sherford at 21 and if he die to son Thomas at 21. To son
Thomas at 21, lease lands in Sherford etc. Executors: brother
Edmond Goodwin of Sherforde and Bacon Bell of Toftrees, to
bring up son Thomas. Supervisor : Christoper Starling of Nor-
wich, uncle to my son Thomas. Witnesses : Nath : Holman,
Will: Holman.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1672-1673, folio 304.
Robert Goodin, Tottington, Norfolk, yeoman. Will 2 Novem-
ber proved 26 April 1676. To be buried in Tottington church-
yard. To wife Elizabeth all lands in Tottington for life then to
sonn William Goodin paying to my daughter Mary £5 at 21 and
to daughter Elizabeth Goodin ditto. Also to child wife Elizabeth
is now withall £10 ditto. Executrix: wife Elizabeth. Super-
visor : Thomas Bell of Tottington, singleman. Witnesses : Rob :
Stephens, Thomas Goldrope.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1676-1677, folio 35.
Robert Goodinge, South Walsham, Norfolk, yeoman. Will 10
650 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
June 1678; proved 20 July 1678. To kinsman Robert Cubitt of
South Walsham use of goods for education of daughter Mary
till 20 and if she die to Robert Goodings sonne of Myles Goodinge
of Strumpshaw, Norfolk, £30 and £40 to William Attlesey son of
William Attlesey of citty of Norwich. To my mother £5. To
said Robert Cubitt £20. Executor : son Robert Cubitt. Wit-
nesses : Myles Goodwin, Christopher Gummington, Sampson
Milhill Tho : Skinner.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1678-1679, folio 69.
Sara Goodwyn, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, widowe. Will 27
January 1679/80; proved 17 March 1680/81. Robert Slipper
one of executors to dispose of house in Great Yarmouth which
I had by will of late husband William Goodwin dated 9 May 1671
till daughter Sara Goodwin is 21, then to my sons and daughter
Joseph Goodwyn, Jeremy Goodwyn, John Goodwyn, Mary Good-
wyn and said Sara Goodwin. To son Joseph Jeremy and John
bed each. To daughter Mary Goodwyn, and Sara Goodwyn
apparell. To my grandchild Thomas Goodwyn and Mary Hovell
20s. apiece. Rest to be sold to executors : son Joseph Gooding
and said Robert Slipper. Witnesses : Ra : Pell, Rich, Calver,
Frances Curtis.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1680, folio 503.
Thomas Goodinge the elder, West Walton, Norfolk, husband-
man. Will 7 January 1681/2; proved (April 1682) To daugh-
ter Sarah Branson £20. To my brother's sonn John Goodinge
£30 at 24. Executor to maintain him and keepe him at school
etc. Also to daughter Sarah Brunson half heded bedstedd etc.
Also to son two acres of pasture in West Walton abutting upon
Marsh banck West and my own land east, a lane called the pro-
cession way South, and lands of Doctor Rypps North, also 33/2
acres of Marsh in Walsoken Marsh between land of Rafe Falk-
ner East and river banck west and abutts upon Madle Drove
North and lands in occupation of Thomas Dauson south. To
John Burn all cloakes both good and bad. To four children of
Henry Osborne 40s. apiece to be paid to Francis Leader at the
age of 10 for use at 21. Rest to son Thomas Goodinge, executor.
Witnesses : Anthony Sutton, Tho : Swaine, Scr, Tho : Swane.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1681-1682, folio 285.
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Mary Goodwin, St. Stephen, Norwich, widdow. Will 28 June
1683; proved 1683. To daughter Sarah Goodwin £40. Rest
to son in law Robert Flatman and daughter Mary wife of Robert
Howard, executors. Supervisor: Abraham Yeates of citty of
Norwich, grosser. Witnesses : Theophilus Cullier, Anne Cullyer
Francis Warner.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1683-1684, folio 61.
Phillip Goodwen, Ffasingham, Norfolk, blacksmith. Will 1
June 1683; proved 30 May 1685. To daughter Susan Goodwin
lands in Hasingham and Cantly paying to daughter Mary Good-
wen 40s. and to her daughter Elizabeth £5 and to her daughter
Ann £3 or else daughter Elizabeth Goodwen and Ann Goodwen
to enter. To daughter Anis one bed etc. Executrix : daughter
Susan Goodwin. Witnesses : Francis Forris, Mary Forris,
Richard Wilson,
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1685-1686, folio 25.
Christopher Ames, Rowlsbie, countie of Norfolke, yeoman.
Will 8 February 1622/3; proved 31 July 1623. To be buried in
Rollesbie church or churchyard. To reparation of church 10s.
To Beniamin Cowp ye elder, Burges and Alderman of Greate
Yermouth within ye countie of Norfolk my seate manner howse
or capitall messuage called Bills or Barkings latelie purchased of
St. Drue Drurie, Knight, scituated in Rowlsbie in occupation of
one Thomas Streete, paying £1700. as in will declared, and if said
Beniamin Cowp refuse then to friend Richard Jenkinson of Tun-
stall, Norfolk, Esquire, paying said £1700 etc. etc. viz : To Oliue
Balie and Mary Balie daughters of my sister Margaret Balie £100
apiece to be stock for their lives then to their children etc, said
£200 to be paid to Nephew Henrie Baylie and my sister Margaret
Baylie etc etc. Also to Amy Bates, Lydia Bates and Thomas
Bates children of nephewe Edward Bates £80 apeece etc. Also
to children of Richard Jenkinson Esquier £20 apeece except
Richard Jenkinson and for his part to his wife his sonn and
his daughter £20 apeece. Also vnto Beniamin Coup Burgis and
Alderman of Greate Yermouth £100 as supravisor of will etc.
To Thomas King £20. To his wife £5 and £10 to all his children.
To Thomas Bashard £5. To his wife £5 to buy a ringe for a
remembrance. To Thomas Elston of Castor £20. To Robert
652 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Ames of Repps, £20 etc. To Barbara Ames and Alice Ames
daughters of brother John Ames £80 apeece. Also to Richard
Kinge my sister's sonne and Elizabeth Ames and Lidia Ames
daughters of brother John Ames £80 apeece. Also vnto Kather-
ine Ramsie, Prudence Ramsie and Christian Ramsie daughters
of my sister Ramsie and Anne Kinge and Bridget Kinge daugh-
ters of sister Kinge £20 apeece. Also to Margaret Bates £40
and £100 to John Cobbes, supravisor, with Beniamin Coop, but if
John Cobbes doth not bring into next court of mannor of Sutton
one John Brown his sister's sonn as vndertaker to release all title
of houses etc, unto Robert Brown his father in Colfield and Lud-
ham then to have no benefit and said £100 to Robert Bates. If
Beniamin Coop and Richard Jenkinson refuse, executors to take
said manor houses called Billes or Barkinges and sell etc. To
wife Christian for life houses in Rowlsbie where I dwell, then
to John Ames son of my brother John Ames. To said nephew
John Ames £3 a yeare for bringing vpp etc. To my said sonne
(sic) one litle tenement in Rowlsbie some lime and berries with
three acres belonging and a close in Rowlsbie (3 acres) to him,
said 6 acres to said Christian (sic) and heirs for ever. To said
Christian four milch beasts, working horses, cartes, etc. To
Anne Ames daughter of brother John Ames by his first wife £3
a year for life. To godchildren 20s. apiece. To servants ditto.
To my sister Mary King £3 a year for life. To sons and daugh-
ters of my vncle Thomas Ames late of Thursted 20s. apeece. To
Henrie Balie son my god son Henrie Balie £5. To residue of
his children ditto at 15 etc. To children Suzan Baly and Mar-
garet Balie ditto at 20. To Richard Jenkinson two of best bul-
locks in ye marsh. To Thomas Crowe of Sutton and Elizabeth
Crowe his sister 20s. apiece. To Thomas Harbolle £11 due by
bond. To Christyn Mutton 40s. and to Ann Mutton his wife
1 os. To my fearmers half a years fearme of house and lands.
To my sister Margaret Baly of Norwich £10. To Margaret
Bales daughter of my nephew Edward Bales £40 out of £1700
to be paid be Beniamin Coop and Richard Jenkinson etc. To
Lawrence Stonham of Cratfield 20s. to discharge his bond. To
William Cubitt of Clish £5. To John Mickleborow, my wieus
brother, 10s. and 5s. each to his children. To poore at buriall
£10 and £10 for dinner of friends yt come thither. To Mary
Howes, Bridget Howes and Alice Howes 5s. apiece. To James
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Pinchbacke 6s.8d. To nephewe Edward Ames, son of late
brother John Ames all houses etc. in Marches and Towne adioyn-
ing latelie purchased of Lawrence Stonhame free and copie and
also 10 acres purchased of Mrs. Cloxton, widdowe, land not to
challenge copiehold etc. or else to syster Margery Balie etc. and
if Edward die to his brother. To nephew Christopher Ames
son of brother John Ames lands purchased of John Loue in
Martham, free and copie at 21. To Edmond Rose of Worstead
which married my kinswoman Marie Balie to have said Chris-
topher apprentice and use of lands etc.etc. To Robert Bates,
my sister Bates' sonn houses and lands, free and copie lately
purchased of Robert Browne paying £100 to his younger brother
Edward Bates etc. To Beniamin Coop son of ye aforesaid
Beniamin Cooper Alderman in Great Yarmouth my grove in Cat-
field called Harmons grene (10 acres) purchased of Robert
Linstead and Nicholas Linstead his sonn, he paying to his mother
£5 for a ringe and to his sister Rachell Cowp ditto. To sonn in
law John Church of Catfield my closes called Turnocks and
Blindclose (15 akers) paying to churchwardens of Tunstead £10
as to stock for poore, also £20 to Catfield ditto, and £20 to Sutton
ditto, and £20 to Martham ditto, also £5 each to his brother
Edward Church his sisters Elizabeth Church and Margaret
Church and to Thomas Church son of George Church. Also to
said John Church my close called Hennosple paying £5 each to
his brother Henrie Church, to the elder son of said John and to
Robert Holland ditto. To Roger Loue of Childersheath of whom
I bought tenement in which I dwell and to his wife 20s. and to
his son Thomas 10s and his son John 10s. To John Clerke my
partner £10. To Thomas Streck my tennant all debts due To
town of Martham 20s. a year for 10 years. To Rollsbie, Cat-
fielde, and Sutton ditto, all for poore etc. To my nephew Henrie
Balie house and lands and tenments latelie purchased of Richard
Gooding of Kings Linn upon condition said Henrie Balie pay
to ministers and churchwardens of Martham £100 for a howse
and some land to remain to said towne of Martham for a school-
howse forever, paying also to Beniamin Cooper, Burges and
Alderman of Great Yarmouth £50, also to Margaret Baly my
sister £100 towards the maintainence of poore children which
she has to maintain and to John Cobbe £40, and to Charles
Suckling of Wootton, gent. £10 and to Robert Linsey £10 requir-
654 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
ing said Charles Suckling to take paines about the schoolhouse.
Residue to Christian my wife. Richard Jenkinson of Henebee
and nephew Henrie Balie executors. Supravisors : Beniamin
Coop and John Cobbes. (written in eleven sheets) Witnesses:
Thomas Harte Thomas Stoeecke Extract made 31 July 1623
but proved in Consistory of Norwich.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Book 1621-1623, folio 237.
John Archer, Caister, Sante Trinitie, County Norfolk, Laborer
Will 26 Julie 38 Eliz: proved 2 December 1596. To be buried
in Caister churchyard. To wyfe Ellen Archer all houses and
landes for lyffe then ditto in Caistor to daughter Joane Ferrance.
To grandchild Richard Ferrance 40s. to be paid from Thomas
Cooper at Caistor being the coste payment saveing one of ii9,
said Thomas Cooper standeth bounded to paye me, which 40s.
John Criplemer to receive for said child at 21 and if child die
to childe daughter Jane is with all be it man or woman child at
18. To Richard Ferrance beddstead whereon I lye and a table.
To Bridgett Goodwyn a small cuhbarde. Rest to wyfe Ellen,
not to make waste more then necessarye for to keep her at sight
of her neighbours and at her decease all to John Ferrance. Exec-
utrix : wyff Ellen. Witnesses : John Ellwin, Thomas Barbor.
Administration to William Ferrens and Joan his wife daughter
of deceased, executrix having died.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register Holmes (1593-96),
folio 364.
George Coe, Cley by the sea, Norfolk, buccher. Will 19 Jan-
urary 1597/8; proved 26 July 1598. To be buried in church-
yard. All to Appolina my wyffe executrix, to bring up children.
Witnesses : Thomas Greene, Willm Miller, Vincent Goodwin and
others. Surrender into hands of Thomas Green tenant of Man-
nor of Cley in presence of William Miller and Vincent Goodwin,
tenants.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Book 1597, 1598, folio 350.
William Harrison, Woluerton. Will 2 November 1591 ; proved
11 November 1591. To be buried in Woluerton churchyard. To
minister or parson of Woluerton for tythes forgotten 6d. To
church of Woluerton i2d. To poore wedowes in Woluerton
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 655
i6d. To wyfe Rose use of house and lands free and copy in
Woluerton for lyfe then to sonn John Harrison paying to daugh-
ter Katherine Harrison 40s. To daughter Agnes 40s. etc. To
daughter Lettis 40s. If son John die house etc. to my three
daughters. Rest to wife Rose executrix. Witnesses: William
Morse, Thomas Vndye, Henry Locke, John Mayo, Mychell
Cramer, Thomas Duplin, Andrew Racy.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1590-92, folio 296.
Jeccob Harrison Kinges Linne, dichman. Nuncupative will
1598; proved 9 November 1598. Debts being paid any
overplus if anie to his children namely Nathaniell Harrison,
Ebbingall Harrison, Katheren Harrison, and Marie Harrison
Witnesses : Robert Coulton with others.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1597-8, folio 304.
Jude Heryson, Ormesbie, Norfolk, widow. Will 6 August
1597; proved 20 September 1597. To be buried in Ormesbie
churchyard. To daughter Margaret Herison £5. ios.od at 17
and if she die to children of late brother in law John Wyge. To
Simonde Harrison son of Steven Harisonne 5s. for gifts of my
husband William Heryson to said Simonde Heryson. To daugh-
ter Margaret Heryson four pewter platters. To syster Margaret
Wigge one sowe shotte etc Residue to James Esto to bringing
of said daughter. Witnesses : Wm Nudd, Simonde Heryson,
Robert Ambios Palmer.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register 1597-8, folio 152.
Elizabeth Jefferis, Great Yarmouth, county Norfolk, widdow.
Will 1 April 1639; proved 3 May 1639. To son Edmund Jef-
feryes in lewe of Legacy of £20 wcb Richard Jefferys his late
father did give him to be payed by me ye said Elizabeth executrix
of his last will, £43-4 wcU Jeffery Lambly and Edmund Potts
stand bound to me &c, to son Edmund at 21. Also to son
Edmund best bed and &c. To daughter Ruth Jefferys bed and
etc. Rest to daughter Elizabeth Barker executrix. Supervisor:
Richard Adams, rope make. Witnesses : Margaret Green and
William Steel.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, "Book Spore" (1638/1639)
folio 314.
656 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Latin. Dionis Ouerton, Thorsforde. Will 24 February
1 51 5/6; proved 7 June 151 7. To be buried in Thorsforde church-
yard. To alter for tithes I2d. To gilde of St. Thomas a combe
of maulte. To gilde of St. Theobald two bushels of mislen. I
leave to the corpse light my vandle after my funeral. To wife
Alee all household goods etc. also messuage in Thorsford. Wit-
nesses : Sr William May, Rector of ditto, Edward Goddynge and
others.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Register Gloys als Primus
( 1 509-1619), folio 170.
Thomas Threvell of Seeth parish of South Lynn. Will 14
August 1630. "Richard Goodwin a witness."
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Book 1630-1631, folio 118.
Abraham White, stranger. Will 8 April 1623; proved 26
April 1623. To wife Abigail all goods on condition she gives my
daughter Rachell £10 which I now doe give her myself and Abbi-
gall her mother shall give her at marriage or as she come to her
years. Also on Typt pott wth silver to daughter Rachell with
money aforesaid. And if my daughter Rachel die without issue
the said £10 with the Typtpott to be devided in Two partes one
half to her motherside and other half to the friends of her fathers
side. Executrix : Wife Abbigall. Witnesses : Esaias Valke,
Peter Bolde.
Archdeaconry of Norwich, Book 1621-23, folio 125.
CONSISTORY OF NORWICH, NORFOLK.
Thomas Goodwene, Captain, residing in Swanton Abbot, of
Hulme. Will 31 January 1427; proved 19 April 1429. To be
buried in churchyard of St. Michael of Swanton. To John Ball,
his wife, and William their son. No Goodwins.
Consistory of Norwich, Surflete (38?).
Vincent Goodwyn of Blof eld. Will 6 December 1433 ; proved
26 November 1433. To be buried in churchyard of St. Andrew,
Blofield. To son William. To wife Asilie (Asilia?).
Consistory of Norwich, Surflete 129.
John Goodwyn of Matyshall (Mattishall?). Will proved 10
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 657
November 144(2?). To be buried in churchyard of All Saints,
Matyshall. To Agnes wife of Robert Mayhew et finis sins. To
William Lythwyn. To Margaret wife of Thomas Grym. To
John Wellyngton of Brandon Fery. To John Wilby. To Emme
Moye filiol mee. Edmund Gurneys of Yaxham and John Coo
of Matyshall whom I ordain executors. William Belyott of
Wychyngham, supervisor.
Consistory of Norwich, Aleyn 32.
John Goodwyn, capellanus. Will 10 January 1458; proved
12 May 1459. To be buried in Collegiate Church of Blessed
Mary in the Fields in Norwich. To high altar 20s. To repair
of St. Gregory's church, Norwich 6s.8d. To fabric of church of
St. Dunham 6s.8d. and a purple vestment powdered with flowers,
1 chasuble, i stole, i moniple, i amictus, 1 albe etc. for service of
said church of Dunham. Ad opus eccl. St. Margareta in Dun-
ham Parva 3s.4d. Ad sustm eccl. por B. Maria in North Elmham
3s.4d. To repair of St. Saviour's church Norwich 3s.4d. To
each canon and prebend of chapel in Field 6d., each clerk 2d,
each vicar 4d. Alderman and Fraterniry of Corpus Christi to
say my 'exequias cum missa' anima mea. To Earlham Church
2od. To prisoners Guildhall and Castle. To Carrow nuns 3s.4d.
To Isabel Barbor a nun there 8d. To Joan Lyghtfoot nun there
6d. To Alice Wilby 6d. To the Prioress I2d. To Beatrice
King 4d. (all of Carrow house) 3d. to all the other nuns. Exec-
utors : Ralf Palmer, and Adam Kerbrook, cap.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Brosiard, folio 146.
John Goodwin of Blofield. Will 22 September 1465 ; proved
13 November 1465. To be buried in the cemetery of St. Andrew
of Blofield. To the high altar I2d. To light of St. Andrew.
To repair of mother church of Norwich. To leper houses at Nor-
wich. To wife Alice, Executrix, and my son William, Executor.
Witness : William Deen, clericum.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Cobald, folio 42.
John Goodwin of Earsham. Will 18 January 1448; proved
6 December 1465. To be buried in the cemetery of All Saints
there. To high altar there 20s. To repair of church there 3s.4d.
To repair of highway between Earsham and Bungay a bushel of
658 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
barley. Residue to Beatrix wife, executrix, with Richard Bax-
tter and John Goodwyn my son, executors.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Jekkys, folio 1 1.
William Goodwyn of Blofield. Will, day of St. Barnabus
1478; proved 6 August 1478. To be buried in cemetery of
St. Andrew of Blofield. To high altar 3s.4d. To light of St.
Mary in Blofield church, proceeds of one acre and a half of land in
Roxland. To each order of Friars and each sickhouse at gates in
Norwich. To guild of St. Mary and St. John Baptist in Blo-
field, four bushels of barley. To lights of St. Andrew and St
John Baptist in same 2 lbs wax. To Katerine, wife, house etc
in Blofield. To Margaret my daughter. Executors: John
Gyles, and Thomas Goodwin. Trental of St. Gregory to be sung
for him.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Gelour, folio 198.
Robert Goodwin of Hacheston next Parham, county Suffolk.
Will 3 November 1520; proved 13 November 1520. To be
buried in church of All Hallows, Hacheston. To the high altar.
To each godchild. To Margerie and Margaret, my daughters
40s. each on marriage. To every nun in Brusyerd Abbey 4d.
To William Goodwin, doublet. Executors : Elianor my wife,
and Robert Woderoff.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Robinson, folio 87.
Margery Goodwin of Ellingham by Bungay. Will 13 Decem-
ber 1520; proved 19 January 1520/1. To be buried in the
churchyard of Ellingham. To John Tongate and Edony his
7vrife, my daughter, they to be executors. To Jone Johnson.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Robinson, folio 11.
John Goodwyn, Blaxhall. Administration 21 May 1549 to
Mathew Goodwyn and Richard Heyward of Ipswich with consent
of Agnes the relict.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book I (1 549-1559), folio 5.
William Goodwyn, Redelington. Administration 17 March
1 55 1/2 to relict Johan.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book I (1 549-1 559),
folio 119.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 659
John Goodwin, Totington. Administration 18 October 1553
to next of kin Henry Thayne of Thrimpston.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book I (1 549-1 559). IOUO l85-
Thomas Goodwyn, Ipswich. Administration 18 May 1557.
Notes to creditors to present claims.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 2 (1555-1557), page 205.
John Goodwyn of Thelton, the elder. Will 17 December 1557;
proved 10 January 1557/8. Tenements in Thelton and Disse.
To daughter Johan. To my belchildren, Thomas, Raffe, Mar-
garet, Johan, and Agnes Carrowe, and children of Richard Car-
rowe. To Belchild Agnes Palmer. Son John.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Hustinges, folio 316.
Thomas Goddynge, Ranworth. Administration 26 April 1558
to son John Godding.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 3 (1557-1559), page 34
(1st folios).
John Goodwyn, Westharling. (Another copy reads East
Harling). Administration 12 May 1558 to brother Thomas
Goodwyn during minor estate of son Henry Goodwyn. Inven-
tory exhibited 29 June 1558.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 3 (1557-1559), page 40
(1st folios).
Gregory Goodwyn, Bastwycke. Administration 6 April 1559
to relict, Agnes, in person of Thomas Reynolde of Trouse,
proctor.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 3 (1557-1559), page 93.
John Goodwin of Tadyston, husbandman. Will 12 December
1556; proved 26 April 1559. To son Gregory, and sons Daniell
and William at 21. To wife Martha. To brother Edmund
Goodwin.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Colman, folio 218.
Agnes Goodinge, widow of Robert Goodinge of Ipswich Will
12 October 1554; proved 1 June 1559. To son Stephen, tene-
ment next St. Stephen's lane. To son Thomas Goodinge and
660 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
his son Thomas. To daughter Margery. To Alice, Katherine,
Margery, and Frances, daughters to said Thomas. To Robert
Goodinge son of Stephen. To Symons, son of Edward Goodinge.
To Anne, Katherine, Elizabeth, Ruth, and Frances, daughters of
said Edmund. To Alice, wife of Steven Gooding and Alice his
daughter.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Colman, folio 362.
Richard Goodwyn, Gatfelde. (Another copy reads, Cratfield,
Suffolk.) Administration 4 December 1559 to relict Elizabeth,
in person of Anthony Reve of Walpol, proctor.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 3 (1557-1559), page 229.
Thomas Goodwin of Drynkstown (Drinkstone? Suffolk).
Will 23 August 1558; proved 13 June 1562. To wife Bettrix.
To son Roger my Iron and Steel. To sons Ralfe and William
my tools and instruments.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Cowles, folio 229.
Richard Goodwyn, Est bergholt. Administration 2 May 1564
to (Margaret) the relict in person of James Levones proctor.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 5 (1563-1570), folio 53.
John Goodyns, Kyrton. Administration 25 April 1565 to relict
Agnes. (Joseph Crapnels of Chaffeild proctor).
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 5 (1563-1570), folio 122.
Margaret Goodwin, Tottington. Administration 17 May 1569
to son Thomas Goodwine.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 5 (1 563-1 570), folio 330.
William Goodwyne of Flordon, county Norfolk, husbandman.
Will 17 July 1579; proved 20 August 1579. To Ann Goodwyn
my wife the tenement I dwell in, during her life and 29 acres of
land in Florden, holden of Robert Kempe Esq. To Robert Good-
wyn my son my said tenement after death of my wife, in default
to Henry Goodwyn my son, or William Goodwyn my son. To
William Goodwyn my son £10 to be paid him by my son Robert.
To Harrye Goodwyn my son iio similarly. To Elizabeth Good-
wyn my daughter £5 at age of 21 years. To Martha Goodwyn
my daughter £5 at age of 21 years. Cattle and household imple-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 66 1
ments to aforesaid children. To the children of my brother
Robert Martyn a weaning calfe. Residuary legatee and execu-
trix: Ann my wife. Supervisor: John Goodwyn my brother
Witnesses: Davyd Hammont, Robert Fuller, Thomas Humble-
toft, John Seman, clerke.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Woodstock, folio 264.
Edmund Goodwin of Bungay, Suffolk. Administration 3 July
1 58 1 granted to Elizabeth the relict.
Consistory of Norwich (Act Book?), 1581.
Marie Goodwyn of Laxfilde, county Suffolk. Will 2 January
25 Eliz; proved 4 April 1583. To four of her brothers viz:
Thomas Goodwyn, Amos Goodwyn, Danyell and Matthew Good-
wyn all money and debts owing to her, excepting 20s. she gave to
her next (niece) being lame, one of the sons of Richard Good-
wyn her brother and 2s.6d. she gave to Grace Barbone her god
daughter. Her linen to be divided between Parnell Crispe and
Judith Crowfote. All her woollen apparel to be sold by her
executor to bring her to the ground. To Magaret Dowsinge one
sylver spoon. Executor : said Danyell Goodwyn her brother.
Witnesses : Willm Dowsinge, Thomas Goodwyn.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Bate, folio 194.
Richard Goodwin of Kelshall (Kelsale?), county Suffolk.
Administration 18 May 1584 granted to Faith the relict.
Consistory of Norwich, admon 1584.
John Goodwin of Thelvaton, county Norfolk. Administration
8 May 1589 granted to Elizabeth the relict.
Consistory of Norwich, admon 1589.
John Goodwyne of Thelveton, county Norfolk, yeoman. Will
6 April 1589; proved 14 May 1589. To be buried in the
churchyard of Thelveton. To Roger Goodwyn my eldest son
all my messuages, lands etc. in Thelveton and Osmondstone als
Scole, Frencedysse and Reydon in county Norfolk, except one
close which I bought of John Roderam gent., which I give to
Ewin my youngest son. To my three daughters Mary, Ele and
Ebigale £20 apiece, at their several ages of 20 years. My goods
662 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
and chattels to be divided between Elizabeth my wife and my
executors. Residuary legatees and executors : my sons Roger
Goodwin and Ewin Goodwyn. Will delivered 15 April 1589.
Witnesses : Robert Buxton, John Cooper, Roger Goodwyn.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Flack (1589-90), folio 38.
Margerie Goddinges, wyddowe. Will 24 June 1589; proved
17 July 1589. To Pawle Gayton my cupbord. My bed etc. to
my neice Persis Gladdyn. To Sara Gladden a platter etc. To
Alice Gladdyn my daughter £6 to be paid her by Mr. Thomas
Holle of Heigham. Executrix and residuary legatee : my daugh-
ter Alice. Witnesses : Thomas Plombe, Thomas Barker, Wil-
liam Pye.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Flack (1589-90), folio 113.
Richard Goodwyn of Dysse, county Norfolk, hatmaker. Will
15 Aprill 1593; proved 31 October 1593. To Elizabeth my wife
all my houses, lands and tenements, situate in Dysse and Roydon,
also all my goods and chattels for payment of my debts and dis-
charging my legacies, except £10 which is to be paid to Elizabeth
Fuller out of my lands by John Goodwyn and Richard Goodwyn
my sons. To John Goodwyn my son, after decease of Elizabeth
my wife, my houses and tenement that I now dwell in, upon con-
dition that he discharge one Nicholas Dickerson of a bond for
£20 which the said John Goodwyn (gave) to one Robert Wool-
nowe of Beckles, county Suffolk, for the payment of £10 to Eliza-
beth Goodwyn, daughter of said John Goodwin being the debt
of said John, and also that he the said John Goodwyn pay said
Nicholas Dickerson £20. To said John my son, after decease
of my wife, my stable etc. which I purchased of William Buck-
nam late of Disse, upon condition he pay to Elizabeth Fuller
daughter of John Fuller my son in law, £5. Also to said John
Goodwyn all the houses and lands I had of the surrender of Wil-
liam Davy. To Richard Goodwyn my son after decease of my
wife, all my lands etc in Roydon, he paying to said Elizabeth
Fuller £5. To Katerine Goodwyn my daughter £20 viz : at the
day of her marriage £10 and at that day twelvemonth £10. To
Hester Cooper daughter of William Cooper my brother in law 5s.
at her day of marriage. To John Downinge, William, Dionys
and Francis Downinge the four children of Thomas Downinge
and Katerine his wife 2s.6d. apiece at their days of marriage.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 663
Residuary legatee and executrix : Elizabeth my wife. John
Cooper my brother in law supervisor. Witnesses : Robert Coop',
Thomas Shreve, Reynold Shuckforth and Thomas Wylson.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Clarke, folio 306.
John Goddinge, Ludham, county Norfolk. Nuncupative will
30 January 1594/5; proved ult. February 1597/8 (sic.i.e.
1594/5) To daughter Margaret Godding executrix, all goodes.
Witnesses : Mr. John Wright, minister of Ludham, William
Littlewood thelder, Henry Gower, John Reeve.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Hinde" (1594-95),
folio 305.
Katherine Goodwyne of Ranworth, widow. Will 25 Septem-
ber, 34 Elizabeth; proved 29 April 1598. To be buried in the
churchyard of Ranworth. To repair of church there 2s. To
Anne Cowper daughter of my daughter Alice Stanforthe 40s.
To Hellyn Cooper, daughter of said Alice Stanforthe. To Alice
Cowper daughter of said Alice Stanforthe. To Margaret
Graunger, wife of Graunger my daughter. To
Graunger, son of Margaret my daughter. To Alice Graunger,
daughter of said Margaret my daughter. To Hellen Reamon,
wife of Robert Reamon, my daughter. To Henry, Robert,
Nicholas, William and Mary Reamon, children of said Hellen.
To William, Richard and Joan Goodwyne, children of Adam, my
son To Edward Stanforthe, son in law, executor. Witnesses :
John Staunforth, senior, Nicholas Staunforth, Thomas Reade,
and Hugh Jefferson and others
Consistory of Norwich, Register 1598, folio 258.
Walter Goodwyn, Neatisheade. Administration 22 March
1601/2 to Francis (another copy reads John) Knight of Brun-
stead during minority of children Francis Goodwin and Chris-
tian Goodwin.
Consistory of Norwich, Admon Act Book 1 588-1 605,
folio 277.
Andrew Goodwin, Dissington (another copy reads Dersingham,
Norfolk). Administration 18 October 1604 to relict Isabel.
Consistory of Norwich, Admon Act Book 1 588-1605,
folio 337.
664 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Joan Goodwyn, Raynworth (Ranworth?) county Norfolk,
widdow. Will 9 February 1610/11 ; proved 27 April 161 1. To
be buried in Raynworth churchyard. To sonn Robert Lynes
lands etc. in Raynworth and Panxforth. To my son Sapson
Goodwyn £20 etc. To daughter Elizabeth Lynes £3 after sonn
Sampson be satisfied also a red Cow, ewe sheep etc. To daugh-
ter Susan Goodwyn £5, a calfe, son Robert Lyne to keep till a
young cowe etc. To daughter Mary Goodwyn £5 and one wenell
blacke calfe, ditto, ewe shepe etc. To daughter Elizabeth Sadd
£20. To Thomas Downing 20s. after Elizabeth Sadd be paid etc.
To Francis Downinge 20s. etc. To Sampson Goodwyn flocke tra-
some bedd, blankett, sheets, cushion pillow, pillar bere, table
cloth and napkyns and three peces of pewter To Elizabeth Lyns
fetherbed etc. To Susan Goodwyn bedsted etc. etc. and downe
covering, latten candlestick etc. To Mary Goodwyn fetherbed,
feather transon, flocke ditto and a white coffer and all in it to be
parted with her sister Susan except to daughter Elizabeth
Lynes one sheet etc. Rest to sonn Robert Lynes executor. Wit-
nesses : Robert Benshyn, Thomas Redditch the younger, Thomas
Wright etc.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Stywarde" (1611),
folio 73.
Margaret Goodwyne, Thornham, Norfolk, widdowe. Will 27
January 1610/11 ; proved 3 April 161 1. To be buried in Thorn-
ham church. To the church 20s. To the poor 20s. To grand
child Edmond Goodwyn one bullock of cullyr black. To daugh-
ter Clemence ditto, color dunn. To the four children of my
daughter Frances now of Dassingham 20s. apeese. To daughter
Elizabeth Prick now of Clay and her three children £5 and green
cloth gowne. To daughter Mary siluer cupp and pott typt with
silver and onehalf dozen siluer spoons, also onehalf linnens other
onehalf to son John Goodwyn. Also Mary to take choice of
three best neate in my yard, one yearling bullock, color black.
Barley to be sold for daughter Mary and son John Goodwyn.
To son John Goodwyn five neates, two bullockes two yeareling
Calves, also a Mazer one pott, each typt with silver. Rest to
John and Mary saving six silver spoons to John and to daughter
in law Joan Bryse one silke fire part and a pot typed with siluer.
To daughter Katherine £5. Executor son John Goodwyn. Wit-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 665
nesses : Will : Harrys, clerk, John Robynsonne, Richard Gogney.
Consistory of Norwich, "Stywarde" folio 326 (161 1).
Robert Gooding, Runham. Administration 10 June 1611 to
son Edmund Goodinge.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 1604-1625, folio no.
Thomas Goodwyne, Chedeston als Cheston, Suffolk, husband-
man. Will 27 February 1610/n; proved n June 1611. To
mother Elizabethe Goodwyne annuity of £5 etc. To Thomas
Goodwyne the sonne of Henry Godwyne 50s. at 21. To Henry
Goodwyne ditto, ditto. To Prudence Goodwyne 20s. at marriage.
To my brother in law William Pantre £3. Residue to wyfe Alice
to bring up children, but if she marries to give bond to my uncle
John Sager to pay £20 each to my four children at 21, viz: my
sons Henry Goodwyn and Thomas Goodwyn and my daughters
Elizabeth and Frances. Executors: Wyf Alice and John Sag1
of All Saints in Southelmham. Witnesses : James Goodwyn,
Robt : Manknoles.
Consistory of Norwich Register "Stywaeds" (1611),
folio 68.
Richard Goodwin, Brooke, Norfolk. Will : no date ; proved
27 July 161 1. Lands and goods to be sold and debts paid. Rest
to be devided amongst my wyf and children. Lands to be sold
within one year provided sonn Thomas has £10 out of lands and
goods to bring him up. Executors: brothers Robert Hall and
John Clarke, John Bredy of Brook. Witnesses: Richard Cur-
son, Katherin Goodwin.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Stywarde" (1611),
folio 211.
Thomas Goodwyn, Tottington. Administration 16 December
161 1 yo Ralph Thorneback and Agnes his wife, daughter of
deceased.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 1604-1625, folio 119.
Robert Goodwyn, Ranham (Runham?) Norfolk. Nuncupa-
tive will 28 May 161 1 ; proved 23 December 161 1. All to con-
tracted and betrothed wife Catherine Harte, Aylesham, Norfolk,
singlewoman saving one gelding to Edward Alfenn at midsomer,
666 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Alfen paying 53s.4<3. to Hawkenell of Horringber of
whom horse was bought and said Katherine to pay 20s. apece
to his sisters and also debts and when carried to buriall to be
borne by four tailors viz : Tho : Smythe, William March, Willm
Deareing and Tho : Watts, they to haue gloues etc. Witnesses :
Edward Allfenn Luce Allfenn, Gregory Dauy, Margaret Emens.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Stywarde" (1611),
folio 270.
Robert Goodwyn, St. George Tombland, Norwich. Adminis-
tration 25 June 161 5 (Another copy reads 24 June 1612) to
relict Winifred Goodwyn.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 1 604-1 625, folio 144.
Roger Goodwyn, Pulham St. Marye, Norfolk, gent. Will 10
Aprell, 5 James I ; proved 20 February 1612/13. To be buried in
Pulham St. Mary Churchyard. To my wyef all messuages
houses lands etc free and coppy, and all goods in Pulham St.
Mary and Pulham Magdale, Thelveton, Osmondestone als Scole,
Frenze, Dickleborow, while a widdow, paying bonds and bills
and not drivinge any man to tarrye aboue five yeares etc. To my
four younger sons John, Roger, Daniell and Pretiman £100
apeece at 24. To four daughters Anne, Marye, Elizabethe and
Fraunces £100 apiece at 21. If wife Mary do not pay debts, leg-
acies etc, sonn Thomas Goodwyn to enter etc. but if wief Con-
tinew payment, then shee shall paye sonn Thomas £30 a yeare at
20 till age of 30 then £35 a yeare and after paying £100 each to
John Roger, Daniel and Pretyman to begin again, viz, to John
100 markes, to Roger £40, to Daniel £40, etc. After wife die, to
son Thomas all messuages, coppiehould and freehould in Thelve-
ton, Osmondeston als Scole, Frenze, and Dickleboroughe and
Pulham St. Marie. No witnesses.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Coker" (1612), folio 303.
Elizabethe Goodinge, Disse, Norfolk, widdowe. Will 5 Octo-
ber 1608; proved 29 May 1613. To be buried in Dysse church-
yard. To Henrye Goslinge and Anne his wife all goods they
have of mine etc. To Roger Gibbes and Katherine his wife one
other of my daughters all goods they have of mine. To John
Goodinge, Richard Goodinge, Henrie Gosling and Roger Gibbes
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 667
my four sonns one writinge obligation wherein one Thomas Tib-
benham, Robert Hales, and William Gubberd are bound in i66
for payment of £33 etc. To sonn John Goodinge all bonds due
me from Nicholas Dickerson of Wymondham and one
Vynegar late of Tibbenham. Also to said son John Goodinge
all household stuff in house of said sonn John. To daughter
Anne wife of said Henry Goslinge my violett petticoate. To said
daughter Katherine my black stuffe gowne. To Sara wief of my
said sonn John blacke clothe gowne. Residue of apparell to
Anne wife of said sonne Richard Goodinge and his two children
to help towards apparelling of them. To Ester Cowp' daughter
of William Cowp' my silke apron. All goods to sonn John Good-
inge provided said John Goodinge Henrie Goslinge and Roger
Gibbes shall bere charges of me said Elizabeth during my sick-
ness. Executor : said son John Goodinge. Witnesses : Symon
Thrusby, Edmund Wickm' Mathew Goslinge, William Browne.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Coney (1613), folio 64.
Robart Goodwyn, North Creake, county Norfolk, yeoman.
Will: no date; proved 21 August 1614. To daughter Elizabeth
Goodwyn the winter corne growing upon my land bye the mead-
owe and near vnto ye abbey vpon thre landes, landes lying in the
Creake between Hiborrowe weye and Augerall gatte and
Hiborow gatte or stye, also three kowes, also all household stuffe
and beddes and bedding allso all swine and pigges etc. Rest of
corne between my daughter Marie Robinson and said daughter
Elizabeth Goodwyn. Also to Elizabeth my hennes and fowles.
Executrix : daughter Elysabeth. Witnesses : Robt Pearin, Man-
suer Armiger.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Bull (1614), folio 151.
Theodore Goodwin Little Stoneham. Administration 2 Octo-
ber 1617 to creditor John Smith S.T.B. Rector of Kedington.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 1604-1625, folio 205.
Francis Goodinge, Dickleborow (Dickleburgh?). Administra-
tion 15 July 1619. to relict Rose Gooding.
Act Book Consistory of Norwich, 1604-1625, folio 245.
Cicily Goodwin, precinct of the cathedral, Norwich. Admin-
istration 15 September 1622 to son Eli Goodwin.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 1604-1625, folio 2.77.
668 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Robert Goodinge, Akenham, Clerk. Administration 8 Octo-
ber 1622 to daughter Margaret Goodinge.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 1604- 1625, folio 277.
Will of Richard Goodwin of King's Lynn, merchant, 25 Feb.
1631. Proved 27 April 1632. Wife Katherine to be sole exec-
utrix. Daughter Katherine at day of marriage or one and twenty
Son Thomas (no further description). Margaret, widow of
John Inman of Bury St. Edmund's. The two children of Robert
Wymarke dec'd Ann and Rebecca, for whom testator was guard-
ian. Tenements in Wingate Street, Stath Lane and Tuesday
Market-stead in Lynn. Twenty shillings for a book for the
library of S* Nicholas' Chapel, Lynn. Witnesses Thomas Parkin
Thomas Greene and John Parkyn.
Consistory of Norwich, Morse, 16.
Richard Goodwin of St. George of Collgate, Norwich. Will
4 December 1632 ; proved 25 April 1633. To eldest son Daniell
at 21. To son John. To daughters Susanna Goodwin, Priscilla
and Anne. To wife Priscilla.
Consistory of Norwich, Register 1633, folio 57.
Thomas Goodwine of Marham, Yeoman. Will 11 May 1633;
proved 26 May 1633. To wife Zeaphra. To sons, Francis, John,
Henry, and Ralphe. To daughter Anne Goodwin. To son
Thomas Goodwin, and Bridgett his wife.
Consistory of Norwich, Register 1633, folio 153.
Mary Goodwin of Bungay, county Suffolk. Administration
21 March 1639 granted to Thomas her husband.
Consistory of Norwich, Admon Act Book, 1639.
Geoffrey Goodwyn Topcroft. 26 October 1639 administration
to Roger Ward of City of London, chief creditor.
Consistory of Norwich, Admon Act Book 1639-40, folio 21.
Mary Goodwyn, Bungay, intestate. 21 March 1639/40, admin-
istration of goods of, to relict and husband Thomas Goodwyn.
Consistory of Norwich, Admon Act Book 1639-40, folio 35.
Thomas Goodwn of North Birlingham, yeoman. Will 2 May
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 669
1645; proved last of February 1645/6. To friend William Call
of Edingthorpe. To friend William Gelsthorpe of Edingthorpe.
To friend John Martin of London, clerk. To son in law Edward
Nowell of North Birlingham. To brother William Goodwyn and
his children. To William my son, sole executor. To Ralph my
son, Francis, John and Richard my sons. To friend Mr. Edward
Mileham, and friend Mr. Walter Parker. To Dorothy, wife of
my son Richard and her children, (property named Games close
in North Birlingham and at East Ruston). To Helen Drake,
wife's daughter. To my sister Grymes' two lame daughters.
To son Gyles "to whom I give nought" To Ann, my wife. To
Thomas Coleman and Katherine and Margaret his sisters. To
Prudence Newell, daughter. To each grandchild. Edmond
Goodwyn a witness.
Consistory of Norwich, Register 1645, folio 118.
George Goodwin, North Elmham, Norfolk, husbandman.
Will 22 May 1660; proved 8 September 1660. To wife Dorothy
bed etc. for life also 50s. yearly. To son George Goodwin 10s.
after decease of wife Dorothy. To daughter Hester wife of
Christopher Fox of Bisely, Norfolk, husbandman £5 ditto and
if she die to her children etc. Rest to sonn Edmond Goodwin
and daughter Elizabeth Goodwin, executors. Witnesses : John
Turner, Will : Wells, cler.
Consistory of Norwich, Register 1660-61, folio 64.
Thomas Gooding (signed Goodwin) Framlingham, Suffolk,
singleman. Will 22 July 1662; proved 22 September 1662. To
Thomas Morpham of Eye, Suffolk, gent., my brother in lawe
messuage in possession of Phillip Buck with all houses etc. paying
legacies etc. To said Thomas Morpham two parcells of freehold
called Pynn Meadows in Framlingham (6 acres) To Brother
John Gooding all goods paying all debts, but if he refuse then to
said Thomas Morpham and to brother John Gooding £10 etc.
To children of brother John Gooding viz: Judah, Bridgett,
Jasper, Susan, John, James, Sarah and Mary 50s. apeece, etc.
To brother James Gooding £100. To Elizabeth wife of Andrew
Keepe my brother in law £20 and £10 each to his children
Richard, Elizabeth and Judah at 21. To the four children of
Judah Kempe 10s. apeece, and to Rachel Porte 20s. To servant
670 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Thomas Moore all apparell. To maidservants 10s. apiece. To
poore in Framlingham £10. Executor: brother in law Thomas
Morpham. Witnesses : Ben : Gosling, Alexander Sheppard,
Thomas Moone.
Consistory of Norwich, File 1662, no. 191.
John Goodwyn, Fresingfeild, county Suffolk, yeoman. Will 1
February 1665/6; proved 2 April 1666. To wife Susan tene-
ment where I dwell in Fresingfeild and lands in Fresingfeild and
Melfeild for life to bring up my children till 21 etc. not to cut
down timber but to have seven reasonable cartloads of firewood
per year and twenty loads of wood. Wife Susan to give security
to my son Robert and my supervisor. After death of wife Susan,
copyhold tenement to son Robert Goodwyn paying to my youngest
son David Goodwyn and my eldest daughter Ann Goodwyn £3
yearly each for their lives in south porch of Fresingfield church
etc. To son Robert Goodwyn all freehold and crehold (sic)
lands after decease of wife Susan paying to my son Thomas
Goodwyn £20 in south porch ditto or else said freehold chrehold
(sic) lands to son Thomas Goodwyn etc. all lynen to wife Susan
and three daughters Anna Goodwyn, Susan Goodwyn and Lydia
Goodwyn. To son David Goodwyn and daughter Ann Goodwyn
Susan Goodwyn and Lydia Goodwyn £40 at 21. Residue to wife
Susan executrix. Supervisor: John Barker jr, my brother in
law. Witnesses: Willm Yonges, John Richards, Letice Hall-
wolly.
Consistory of Norwich, Register 1664-1667 (2nd folio),
folio 236.
John Goodwyn, Thorpe next Haddicoe, county Norfolk, yeo-
man. Will 22 August 1667; proved ( ?Oct. 1667) To sonn
John house, lands etc. in Thorpe and Loddon etc. except house and
lands in Haddiscoe late John Stones and Davids and the marsh in
Haddiscoe late James Barnes etc. To wife Mary for life said
marsh then to son John Goodwyn, but if John die then to wife
Mary etc. To Henry Stone son of Thomas Stone of Bedingham,
gentleman, marshes in Loddon which Richard Allen my uncle
purchased of Miles Burrow and others after decease of son John
Goodwyn without heirs. To Joseph Youngman son of Widow
Youngman £3. To said Henry Stone £5. To servant Alice
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 67 1
Vroys 40s. To Elizabeth Smith daughter of kinswoman Ann
Hunt £5 at 21. Overseer: said Thomas Stone the elder. Wife
Mary executrix. Witnesses : Thomas Stone, Robert Cooper,
Elizabeth Cooper.
Consistory of Norwich, 1664-1667 (2nd folios), folio 380.
Robert Gooding of Waybread, county Suffolk, blacksmyth.
Will 8 May 1668; proved 9 June 1671. To wife An houses in
Brodwash, county Norfolk, for life and dwelling in parlor of my
house at Waybred. To son Robert Gooding house in Brodwash
after decease of wife Ann also all houses late purchased of Mr.
Harrison. To daughter Sarah Gooding £80. To daughter An
ditto. To son Robert all goods, except three beds to wife and to
Sarah and Ann. Executor : son Robert. Witnesses : Nich.
Algate, Jo : Kerrick. Da : Jacob.
Consistory of Norwich, Register 1670-1673, folio 396.
Elizabeth Goodwyn, Stow Bardolph, Norfolk, spinster. Will
20 November 1658; proved 1 November 1676. To mother Mary
Goodwyn £10 of my gold. To my honoured Lady Hare my dia-
mond ring with twoe sparks. To Mr. Bowell of Cheshire my
diamond ringe with one sparke. To my brother Theodore Good-
wyn £20. To youngest brother Edward Goodwyn £5. To twoe
youngest sisters each one gowne, petticoat and suite of linnen.
To Jane Dexter my red serdge pettycoate with the Lx silver lase.
To Ann Golding wife of Thomas Gilding two paire of cordovert
gloves. To Susan Hensbie my willow tammie petticoate. Rest
to Sister Ann Goodwyn, executrix. Witness : Rob : Pygtt.
Item to Doctor Peregrine Shorte my silver salt seller. To Sarah
Hannington one of small peices of gold. To Hannah Davy two
linnen aprons. Witness : Rob : Pygtt.
Consistory of Norwich, Register 1674-1676, folio 253.
Robert Goodwinn of Vpton, vicker. Will 12 January 1678/9;
proved . To Robert Goodwinn my sonn 10s. in south
porch of church of Vpton. To son Bethell Goodwinn ditto. To
son Walter Goodwinn half the money in stocks shall amount to.
Executor : son John Goodwinn. Witnesses : Joseph Burre, Ann
Pett, Robert Greene.
Seal.
Consistory of Norwich, File 1678, no. 106.
672 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
William Gooding, Carbrook, Norfolk, shepherd. Will 10
December 1678; proved 26 March 1679. To son in law George
Stimpson of Carbrook two cowes in his possession, bed etc. also
sixteen sheep in flock of Robert Daye of Scoulton, Norfolk,
Esquire paying to my son Richard Goodwin 20s. To youngest son
William Gooding remainder of sheep, paying £5 to his sister
Mary Gooding. To son William Gooding apparell. Executor:
son William Gooding. Witnesses : Thomas Thaker, Anne
Bonett(?) John Doo.
Consistory of Norwich, File 1679, no. 4.
Robert Goodinge, Weybread, Suffolk, yeoman. Will 15 June
1686; proved ( ?June) 1686. To wife Sara messuage in Wey-
bread holden of Manor of Rectory of Weybread and of Shelton
Hall to hold for life also reversion of copyhold of Manor of
Weybreadhall etc. paying to elder son Robert Gooding £3 yearly.
To son Robert Gooding al lhouse utensils and beds and my p
house in Weybread also messuage etc. demised to wife Sarah for
life. To son James Gooding coppyhold in Weybread Hall Manor
purchased of John Edwards, coppyhold in Mannor of Mendham
Priory and Veales in Fressingfield to be sold before eldest daugh-
ter Mary is 21 to pay legacies of daughters Mary, Sarah, and
Deborah £50 each at 21 etc. To wife Sara all goods etc. Exec-
utors: wife Sarah and brother in law Stephen Aldens. Son
Robert after decease of wife and at age of 21 to pay to son James
Goodwyn £60. Memorandum: Robert to pay to son James £20
etc. Witnesses: Ermee( ?) Gower, Hen: Elway.
Consistory of Norwich, Book 1683-1686, folio 562.
Richard Goodwyn, Cansdesay, county Norfolk, shepheard, sick
of small pox. Nuncupative will 26 and 27 July 1691 ; proved 4
August 1691. Monday and Tuesday. To daughter Amy 40s.
Rest to wife Sarah and son Samuell, brother William Goodwyn
to look after son Samuel. Witnesses 4 August 1691. Witnesses :
Henry Chambers, Richd Seaman, Francis Foster.
Consistory of Norwich, Register 1691-1693, folio 25.
Edmond Gooden, Geyton, Norfolk, yeoman. Will 6 Aprill
1692; proved 16 May 1692. To wife Margaret houses and land
in Tottington and if she survive Elizabeth Hopkins wife of
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 673
Robert Hopkins who occupies it, then to Thomas White my wife's
Margaret's eldest sonn, paying to Edward White his brother £6
and to Thomas Taylor son of John Taylor £6, to John Taylor
ditto, ditto. To Robert Webb son of Robert Webb ditto Exec-
utrix: wife Margett. Witnesses: George Gathercole, Thorn
Elmer, John Brokett.
Consistory of Norwich, 1691-93, folio 104.
John Goodwin, City of Norwich, twisterer. Will 21 March
1697 ; proved 9 April 1698. To son Daniell Goodwin 50s. bed etc.
Rest to wife Mary Goodwin. Executor : John Bampton of Nor-
wich worsted weaver. Witnesses : Jeffrey White Joseph Severn,
Tho : Offley.
( Consistory of Norwich, Register 1694- 1698 folio 709
(no. 97).
William Amyes of Norwich, roughmason. Will 26 June, 17
James I ; proved last day of March 1626. To poor at my funerall
in bread 40s. To Thomas Amies my son £5. To Matheusell
Amys my son £5. To the three children of my son Mathusaell
viz: francis, Sibilla, to each of them £5 (sic) To my sister
Margaret Fisher wife of John Fisher 10s. Residuary legatee and
executrix : Wife Sibilla. Witnesses : John Goodwin, Scr. Rich-
ard Noble.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Mittings, folio 27.
Thomas Bayman of Merlyford (Marlesford?), county Suffolk,
yoman. Will 25 November 1563; proved 5 October 1564. To
be buried in the He of the Church of Merlyfford. Legacies to
poore of Marlyford, Wickham, Nacheton, Parham, Framlyng-
ham, Glenham, Farnham, Stradford, Blaxhall, Tunstall, Asshe,
Eston, Benhall, Woodbridge, and Aldeborough. To each of my
belchildren 6s.8d. Cycely Shymyng only excepted. Kateryne my
wife to have all that my house and tenement wherein I dwell in
Merlyford called Cottells and my tenement called Orderynx with
all the lands and one close, after her death to Christopher Bay-
man my son. If my wife marries again she then to have one
annual rent of £12 yearly £6 to be paid out of said tenements and
the other £6 out of my tenement now in tenure of Thomas
Lybions, she to make no claim to lands lying in Pettawe, county
674 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Suffolk, lately sold to one James Lynge nor to lands in Benhall
lately sold to Thomas Syer of Starnfyde. To George Bayman
my son for term of his life, my tenements called Lowes and the
lands that I have in covenant of Richard Coppinge of Merlyf ord,
at his age of 21 years, afterwards to his heirs male, in default to
Fraunces Bayman my son, or William my son or to John my son
and his heirs. To Christopher Beamonde my son my lands and
tenements in Bradefylde, late William Brayes, until my son John
is 21 years of age, then said Christopher to pay my son John £5
and said John to enter into all said lands, in default to remain
to said Christopher. To William my son my tenement called
Haywardes in Merlyford, one fenne of pasture and six pieces of
land now in occupation of John Brasyer, one piece of land in
occupation of William Abbott which I purchased of John Barbor
of Ipswiche at his age of 21 years. To Fraunces my son my tene-
ment and lands in Merlyford called Caudwelles at his age of 21
years and all my lands lying in Tunstall and Blaxhall lately pur-
chased of John Hawghson, gent. To Christopher my son £48.
To Robert my son 40s. To Thomas my son £10. To Alice Sawer
my daughter £10. To Sibila my daughter £20. Residuary leg-
atee: Kateryne my wife. Executors: my wife's brother John
Nunne, Christopher Bayman and lyonell Wadde of Braunston.
Supervisor : my friend Mr. John Goodwin of Ipswich. Wit-
nesses : Willm Goodwing, Thomas Heynes, Richard Coppinge,
Robert Brooke, Thomas Ewyn, John Sprinte, Willm Longe and
Nicholas Clerk.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Martyn, folio 72..
Robert Bond of Ippiswyche, county Suffolk, merchant. Will
1 559 (sic) proved 24 July 1560. To my wife Anne and to my
two children Rychard and Marie all my goods and household
stuff, also £10 owing to me by one John Gybbyn of Yppiswiche
and another £10 from Nichilas Gybbyn his brother, £6 to be
received from Edward Hull of Norwich which is part of the
legacy of my brother John Bonnd and 56s.9d. which is a debt
laid out for my sister Holl as appeareth by a bill which is in my
mother Burges keeping etc. Executrix: my said wife Anne.
Overseer : my brother John Goodwyn. Witnesses : Hugh
Whaples, Robt Bond
Consistory of Norwich, Register Bircham, folio 105.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 675
Agnes Bowtell of Long Melford, county Suffolk, widowe.
Nuncupative will 11 April 1601 ; proved 11 November 1601. To
Symond Bowtell her son two parts of all her goodes and monye.
The third part to Katherine Tennipe her daughter, widow.
Executors : Simon Bowtell and Katherine Tennipe. Witnesses :
William Gilbert, Mynister, Gilbert Somerton and John Goodwine,
Simon Bowtell and Wilm Arrarde. Renunciation 19 November
1601 by Katherine Tennipe. Witnesses : Benjamyn Ferryman,
Gilbert Somerton.
Consistory of Norwich, Book Gardner, folio 168.
Margaret Calthorpe of Burlingham, widow of Barthram Cal-
thrope, Esq. Will 4 August, 5th year of King James, 1607;
proved 24 May 1607 (so dated in Register) To daughter Ann
Townshend (if she come to want through her husband's unkind-
ness or unthriftiness) To daughter Elizabeth Duke and her
husband Ambrose Duke Esq. To daughter Dorothy Goodwin
"my bed and bolster which she hath in her house at Stonham".
To daughter Audrey Goodricke and her husband Mr. Lyon Good-
ricke. To children of my daughter Marie Doyly, viz : Margaret,
Edward, Bartham and Elizabeth Doyly. To daughter Margaret
Goodrick and Mr. Richard Goodrick her husband. To brother
Theodore Goodwine £100 as by bond to pay him after my decease
as part of my daughter Goodwin's portion on her marriage with
her husband Mr. Thomas Goodwin, son and heir apparent of the
said Theodore. Executor : son in law Edward Doyly. Super-
visor Son in law Thomas Goodwin.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Rowland, folio 273.
Dorothy Cates of Tollington, singlewoman. Will 14 May, 21
James I ; proved 21 July 1623. To Robert Goodwin son of
Robert Goodwin deceased £5 when 21 at or in the churchporch of
Tollington if he die before 21 then to William Goodwin and
Thomas Goodwin younger brothers of Robert Goodwin equally.
To Joan Goodwin daughter of Robert Goodwin deceased iio
when 21. To William Goodwin son of Robert Goodwin deceased
iio when 21. If he die before 21 then to Thomas Goodwin his
younger brother. To Thomas son of Robert Goodwin deceased
£5 when 21. To Joan Goodwin feather bed. Sheets to Robert
William and Thomas Goodwin.
Consistory Court of Norwich, Register Hill 194.
676 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
William Collinges, Ditchingham, Norfolke, glouer. Will 5
March 1618/9; proved April 1619. To be buried in
Ditchingham churchyard. To wife Vrsely all houses and lands
in Ditchingham to keep in repair except ye pightle at ye Watch-
ingstoole to be sold etc. and after decease of wife Vrsely viz :
To sonn William Collinges tenement wherein John Neave dwell-
eth and one pightle latelie purchased of John Knightes; to son
Richard Collinges house where I dwell and if one die to other and
if both sons die then to my sonne Maria. Rest to wife Vrsela
executrix. Witnesses : Ra : Turner, Anne Amis, Henry West-
gate.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Mason" 1619,
folio 159.
Alice Crow, widow, Est Ruston, Norfolk. Administration 9
December 1592 to son Nicholas Crow.
Consistory of Norwich, Admon Act Book 1588- 1605,
folio 105.
Robte Crowe, Stuston, Suffolke, yeoman. Will 13 February
1617/18; proved 3 December 1619. To be buried in Stuston
churchyard. To wife Grace houses and lands in Stuston, a
meadow called Cawdell meadowe in Okeley, Suffolk, for her life
for her dower, then to my heirs begotten or to be begotten of
body of wife Grace and in default to nephew Robert Crowe, son
of brother James Crowe, then to his heirs in default to Robert
Crowe, son of William Crowe, my said brother James Crowe his
son. Ditto as to "Cocksmeare" in Broome Suffolk etc. To
Suzan Spardance John Spardance, Mary Spardance, Thomas
Spardance, Margaret Spardance, Elizabeth Spardance and Elna-
than Spardance children of my neece Suzan Murrell now wife of
Frances Murrell and Francis Murrell ditto, ye said Francis and
Suzan 40s each at 18 etc. To Jefferie Carpenter my late wive's
son 40s. To Stephen Carpneter ditto 30s. To Bridget Car-
penter daughter of said Jefferie Carpneter 20s. To Robert Car-
penter another of late wive's sons 40s. To William Carpenter
son of said Robert 20s. etc. To my sister Johan 22s. peece of
good gold. To Elizabeth and Suzan daughters of William Bibby
of Stuston 10s. each. To children of Thomas Taylor late of
Disse viz : Robert, Elizabeth, John and Mary 20s. each. To ser-
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 677
vant Suzan Taylor £5 at her age of 18. To Alice Crowe and
Margaret Crowe, Lidia Crowe and Anne Crowe daughter of
brother James Crowe 40s. each. To my neece Margaret Wood-
ward 40s. To Grace wife of Nicholas Gillman 20s. To Joane
Daynes widow 26s.8d. To Margaret Bradley wife of John
Bradley 20s. To Henry Sapster my man 20s. To servant Mar-
garet Harde annuity of 20s. Executor to bring up Suzan Taylor
till 18 etc. paying £5 towards her education. To brother James
Crow 26s.8d. a year To Margaret wife of Nephew William
Crow and Robert Crow, Thomas Crow, Elizabeth Crow, John
Crow, Philis Crow and Mary Crow children of said William 10s.
each. To servants Judith Darby and Brigit Lawrence 5s. each.
Rest to my wife Grace executrix. Witnesses : Stephen Hauers,
John Bucke, Edw. Fenn, Jeremy Rawline.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Mason (1619), folio 88.
William Daye of Freston, county Suffolk, yeoman. Will 6
January 1592/3; proved 16 May 1593. To William Daye my
son ten ewe lambs. To Marie Daye the daughter of my said son
William £3 and to the other two children of my said son two
mother ewes. To the children of my son John Daye, late
deceased, £60 as follows — To John Day his eldest son, £20 and
to either of the other £10. To Thomas Graye my grandchild,
£30-6-8. To Margaret Graye his sister £6-13-4. To Jone
Snell daughter of John Snell my son in law 4s. To Jane Hay-
warde daughter of Christopher my son in law, £3 and to the rest
of his children 40s. To Margaret Gooding, daughter of Gregorie
Gooding, my son in law, £3 and to each of his other children 40s.
Marie my wife to have the best bed and bedstead, etc. Residuary
legatees : my three daughters, Jone, Jane, and Margaret. Chris-
tofer Hayward my son in law to have custody of the gifts to the
children of John Daye my son, deceased. Executors : Christof e/
Haywarde, John Snell, Gregorie Goodinge. Witnesses : Wil
Ham Smythe, Edward Arnold, John Lucen.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Clerk (1593), folio 205.
Syluester Egleston, cittie of Norwich, baker. Will 25 Sep-
tember 1612 ; proved 29 September 1612. To be buried in church
of St. Margarets. To repairs of St. Margarets 6s.8d. To poore
of ditto 20s. in breade at buryall. To wife Anne all houses in
678 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Norwich in St. Margarets for lief then to eldest son Edmund
Eggleston all houses between my grounds south and abbutteth
on tenement of Awsten west and my tenement in occupa-
tion of David Dam Alien toward the Est, also houses in St.
Margaretts between my houses not yet herein devised now in
occupation of said David Dam, Abraham M'chant, and Moyses
Yelverton of Est part and house of said Awsten west wch
abutteth on house first devised to son Edmonde southe, and upon
tenement of said Austen and uppon Kings high way
North and also the gatehouse and chamber over my gatehouse
nexte to the street and all ground lyeing vppon the Sowthfilde,
and youngest son Edward Egleston to have occupation of gate-
way etc. All other houses not given to Edmond to said Edward
etc. To daughter Katheren Egleston annuity of £3 etc. etc. To
Baggott Egleston, Dorothie Egleston and Jane Egleston the chil-
dren of James Egleston my brother 20s. apece to be paide by son
Edward Egleston viz: unto the said Baggott within one yeare
after decease of wief Ann to Dorothie Egleston within two years
and to James in three years ditto, and if unpaid to enter on lands
etc. To Joan Deye daughter of Edmond Dey 20s. and if mynd
like devised to said Baggott, Dorothie and James Egleston.
Executrix : wief Ann Supervisors : Thomas Seaman, John Love-
land and Edward Warde of Norwich (8^ sheets) Witnesses:
John Loveland, Jeremy Gooche Edwarde Warde, David Dam.
Administration with will annexed 3 October 1612 to Edmond
Egleston.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Coker" (1612), folio 206.
Robert Gardner of Stoke Asse in County Suffolk. Will 30
September 1560; proved 24 January 1563. To be buried in the
churchyard of Stoke. Jane my wife to have the tenement I now
dwell in, with all the green lands, meadows etc. in the town and
parish of Stoke, during her life, afterwards to William my son.
Also to said William my son all my copyhold lands etc. that I
hold of the manors of Stoke hall, Thornden and Brewsworth,
county Suffolk, and all the lands that I hold of the heires of John
Wiseman Esq, late of Thornham, county Suffolk, also my tene-
ment in Stokes called Welles. To Robert my son all my tene-
ments and lands in the town and parishes of Worlingworth and
Bedf eld, county Suffolk, he paying to William my son 20s. yearly
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during the life of my wife Jone. To Jone my wife two feather-
beds, etc To William my son a feather bed etc. Residue of my
household stuff to be divided between my three children, viz :
Robert, William and Margaret. Executors : Robert and Wil-
liam my sons. Supervisors : John Aldham of brom and Edmund
Golding of Eye. Witnesses : Thomas Ryppes, Willm Spurdans,
Thomas Pretyman, Thomas Oswood senr, Robt Rose.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Knightes, folio 205.
John Godenham(sic) Estbergholt. Administration 8 June
1552 to relict Agnes.
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book I (i 549-1 559), folio 128.
George Harryson, Litle Stonham, county Suffolk, gent. Will
15 Maye 1614; proved 23 May 1614. To sonne George Harrison
all coppyhould tenements in occupation of Robert Catchpole of
Debenham in Debenham aforesaid. Whereas my wife is great
with child, if a daughter son George to pay out of lands in Deben-
ham iioo to said daughter at age of 7 or else tenement called
Shadcocke and free lands belonging in Debenham to said child
etc. Whereas have heretofore for portions for daughters Mar-
grett Fryer wife of Thomas Fryer, Elizabeth Harrison Mary
Harrison, Susan Harrison, Grace Harrison and Thamar Harrison
have sett over lands in occupation of Thomas Bromley in Earle
Stonham, Suffolk, unto Elizabeth Harrison and Mary Harrison
two of said daughters by assignment 20 February, 11 James I,
if said Elizabeth or Mary make default haid Margarett Fryer,
Susan Grace, and Thamar Harrison to enter etc. Whereas there
is likewise in occupation of said Thomas Bromley one meadow
(iacre) freehold in Earle Stonham aforesaid called East Meddow
the same to said Margaret Fryer, Elizabeth, Mary, Susan, Grace
and Thamar Harrison my six daughters and their heirs. Exec-
utor : wife Alice. Supervisor : nephew Edward Vngar. Wit-
nesses : Will Blomf eild, James Harrison, Elizabeth Vngar, Annes
Lucas.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Bull (1614), folio 92.
William Kempe, Woodbridge, Suffolk, tayler. Will last day
of April 1614; proved 17 May 1614. To be buried in Wood-
bridge churchyard. To brother Henry Kemp all money due by
bond, best whyte cloak and fusten sute. To brother Nicholas
680 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Kempe also money due me by bond and also best black sute,
cloak, hatt watchett stockinges, silke garters, best shooes and
lyninges. To Katherine Dyer two peeces of gould. To Anne
Battle an English Crowne. To Elizabeth Younges 5s. To ser-
vant Mary Barnes late wife's grogringe gowne. To Mr. Joseas
Hunter 10s. for sermon att buriall. To prentice Richard Davy-
son 30s. a newe sute of cloaths. To Robert Cle'nte dublett and
payre of breeches and worst hatt. To goddaughter Elizabeth
Richer 10s for a silver spoon. Rest to son Henry Kempe and
if he die to my said twoe brothers. Executors : brother Nicholas
and Thomas Rether. Witnesses : Thomas Barnes Miles Amne
Tho : Riche. Proved by Nicholas Kempe reserving to Thomas
Rether. Renunciation of Thomas Rether 15 July 1614.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Bull (1614), folio 99.
John Lestrange, gent, Sedgforthe, Norfolk. Administration
5 June 1585 to relict Anne Stubbes als Lestrange (Mr. Walter
Hawghe proctor)
Consistory of Norwich, Act Book 8 (1 581 -1587),
(admon section), folio JJ.
Robert Mayhewe, of Great Yarmouth, county Norfolk, cord-
iner. Will 11 June 1589; proved 6 November 1590. To poor
of Great Yarmouth, 40s. To Mr Andrewes, preacher of same
town, 6s. 8d. To Mr Wiloocke, mynister of same town, 5s. To
Margaret, my wife, £10. She to enjoy all the household stuff
that was hers before I married her. To Rose Lownda, my niece,
£6 13s. 4d. To John Lounda her son, £3 6. 8d. at age of 20 years.
To Robert Lownde, my godson, £3. 6s. 8d. To Elizabeth Lounde,
daughter to said Rose, £3 at age of 18 years. To Anne Lounde,
daughter to said Rose, £3 at age of 18 years. To Katherine
Lounde, daughter to said Rose, £3 at age of 18 years. To
Robert Mayhowe, my brother's son, £4. To Margerie daughter to
said Robert, 20s. at age of 16 years. To wife of said Robert 20s.
To Robert Cockett my sister's son, £4. To John Cockett his
brother 40s. To each of the children of said Robert and John
6s. 8d. at their ages of 16 years. To Richard Lawes and his wife
dwelling in the city of Norwich 40s. To the wife of
Corpe a smith dwellinge in Blowfielde, 20s. To every one of her
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children, ios. To Georg Castleloo, dwellinge in Norwich, 40s.
To Thomas Barton sometyme my apprentice and to his wife, 40s.
To Johan late my servant dwelling in Norwich, 20s. Towards
the repairs of the Cathedral Church called Christes Church, Nor-
wich, 5s. Towards the repairs of St. Peters Churche, in the
markett of said city, 20s. And to the repairs of St. Peters Cunt-
forth (Southgate), ios. To repairs of the church of Alderhol-
lond in Bestreet, ios. To the repairs of Trowse church, nigh the
city of Norwich, 6s. 8d. Towards the repairs of the church of
Brislye nighe Elman, county Norfolk, ios. To Agnes, wife of
John Stepinge of Great Yarmouth, ios. To Elizabeth, wife
of Richard Frost, ios. To Richard Frost my godson, 6s. 8d. To
Ellen, wife of William Meeke of Yarmouth, 6s. 8d. To Alice,
wife of William Balife of said town, 6s. 8d. To John Lucas my
godson, son of Wm Lucas of said town, 6s. 8d. To each of the
children of Jould Bare of Sutton, 6s. 8d. To Elizabeth, wife of
Sparke of Yarmouth, 6s. 8d. To Elizabeth, the wife of
Goodwyne dwellinge in Blowfeild, 20s. To each of the children
of said Elizabeth, ios. Residuary legatees and executors: Wil-
liam Lownde and Robert Mayhowe my kynsmen. Supervisors : —
Thomas Barton. Witnesses : John Throwes, Christof er Dewe,
William Coxe.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Flack (1590), folio 552.
Henry Munson of Ringlond, county Norfolk, yeoman. Will
27 July 1590; proved 15 August 1590. My body to be buried
in the sanctuarie of Ringlond. To Thomas Munson my son
£10 To Edmonde Munson my son f 10. Residuary legatee and
executrix : Elizabeth my wife. If my said wife refuse to pay
the money in which I and my son Christopher stand bound, the
said Christopher my son to be my executor. No witnesses.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Flack (1589-90), folio 468.
Robert Munson, Lakingheath, county Suffolk, lynnen weaver.
Will 21 Maye 1597; proved 1 June 1597. To be buried in church
yard of Lakingheath.' To wife Marion, house for life, then to
sonn Thomas and if he die then to sonn Daniell, and if Daniell
die then to my dawghter Rose. Wife Marion to give to daughter
Rose £9 etc. To said daughter Rose posted bedd as it stands vpp
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in soller. Sonn Thomas to pay to son Daniell £5. To sonn
Thomas bedd etc. where I lye. Rest to wife Marion executrix.
Witnesses : Edmonde Piggott, Henry Sharpe, Edward Walker.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "E ade" (1597), folio 47.
Peter Overton, Horningset. Administration 12 September
1590 to relict Ann.
Consistory of Norwich, Admon Act Book 1588-1605, folio 43.
Simon Overton, Eastbilling. 28 May 1629 administration of
goods of to relict Rose.
Consistory of Norwich, Admon Act Book 1628-29
(fragment) folio 85.
John Pepes, Burnham in Westgate, Norfolk, gent. Will 8
August 1612; proved 7 October 1612. To poor of Burnham in
Westgate 10s. Howse where I dwell and "Byshopp's" and
"Valentines" to be sold by wief Margaret to pay legacies. To
son Richard £10 at 21. To daughter Elizabeth £50 at 20.
To daughter Paulina £50 at 20. To daughter Frances ditto. To
daughter Margaret ditto. If wife with child, to child ditto.
Annuitie to be made to brother Richard Pepes etc. Said brother
Richard Pepes to sell lands. Eldest son Nicholas to be brought
up by wife Margaret. Witnesses : Richard Pepys Samuell
Boston, Thomas Newarke.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Coker" (1612), folio 204.
See Roater, Grace of Chapter House lane, St. Sepulchres. To
nephew Thomas Goodwin. To neices Grace and Susan Goodwin.
Consistory of Norwich, Register 1635.
Thomas Robtes, Topcrofte, Norfolk, yeoman. Will 5 June
1612; proved 4 July 1612. To be buried in Topcrofte church
yard. To daughter Elizabeth Robtes £100 at 26 or marriage with
liking of her mother. To daughter Margaret ditto. Rest to
wife Anne she to enter bond of £300 to friends John Warde and
Roger Warde to assure lands to sonn Thomas Robtes lately
hadd of Humfrye Lovicke her father lately deceased, and if
wife Ann refuse then John Warde and Roger Warde to be
executors. To minister of Topcrofte 10s. To poore 20s. Wit-
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nesses : R : Crampton not. pub. Jefferye Goodwyn, Christopher
Robardes, John Hacon.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Coker" (1612), folio 158.
John Saye, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, carpenter Will 17
November 1621 ; proved 29 November 1621. Messuage in northe
ende of towne of Great Yarmouth in occupation of John Fishe
to be sold by executors paying debts to William Killett. Rest
of messuages in Great Yarmouth to wife Agnes to bring up son
Richard and then to son Richard Saye and heirs etc. Executrix :
wiffe Agnes. Witnesses : Adda Gadwyn (i.e. Goodwin) Jane
Allen, Samuel Bowls. Oath of executrix 29 November in manor
house of Anthony Wilkinson of Great Yarmouth Clerk.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Hod" (1621), folio 119.
William Skynner of Ypswich county Suffolk, clothier. Will
30 March 1559; proved 13 May 1560. To be buried in the
churchyard of St. Margarets Ipswiche. To Johan my daughter
the house in the lane leading to grammer Skole ward, which
house I had by way of exchange of my brother Rychard. To
Margaret my younger daughter my close lying in St. Helens
which said legacies my daughters to enjoy at their lawful years
of age. Residuary legatees : Johan my wife and William Blom-
f eld her brother whom I appoint joint executor. Supervisor :
Edmund Leach. Surrender of copyhold was made to Thomas
Whytyng the elder and John Bodnam. Witnesses: Thomas
Hoodies Edmund Godding and Thomas Neve.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Bircham, folio 20.
Elizabeth Walker, nowe wyf e of William Walker ( PWatling-
ton, Norfolk). Will 17 April 1618; proved 20 April 1618. By
power of indenture between William Walker (aforesaid) late of
Rougham, Norfolk, yeoman, and Jefferie Goodwyn of Topcrofte,
county Norfolk, yeoman, and Jefferie Spencely of Thorpland,
ditto, yeoman of 1 October, 15 James I, whereby said William
Walker suffers Elizabeth his now wife to will £150 etc. To
education of John Towlinge, son of Thomas Towlinge £8, hus-
band William Walker and Jefferie Spencely to have government
etc. To said John Towling £80 to hands of Jefferie Spencely,
said William Walker and Jefferie Spencely to purchase tenement
or land in name of John Towlinge and to lett till 21, and if John
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Towlinge die then said William or Jefferie to pay said £80 etc.
to the child my sister Katherine Towlinge now hath and all shee
shall have, at 21 etc. To youngest child of said Thomas Towl-
inge and said Katherine £50 in hands of said Jefferie Spencely
to put out with said William Walker till 21 etc. and if it die to
said John Towlinge and if all children of said sister Katherine
Towlinge die then £50 to my sister Katherine Dowlinge (sic. i.e.
Towlinge) aforesaid, and if not living, then to my sister Alice
Wiggett and if not alive then to children of my brother Laurence
Walden deceased, and children of sister Alice Purse, also
deceased. To said sister Katherine Towlinge £10 in one year and
ditto in two years. To sister Alice Wiggett £20 to hands of
Jefferie Spencely for said Jefferie Spencely and William Walker
to let out for her use so long as Robert Wiggett jer husband and
she live together, and if she overlive him, then to be paid to her.
To said husband William Walker £10. To Jefferie Goodwyn of
Topcrofte £10. To said Jeffery Spencely £10. To John Thorpe,
Margaret Thorpe, Lettice Thorpe, and Richard Higges £5 apeece.
To two children of Margaret Hancock and two of Elizabeth
deceased ditto, to be paid by said Jefferie Goodwyn to
be put forth etc and paid by said Jefferie Goodwyn to them at 21
etc. Whereas by surrender delivered out of courte by Henry
Punting my late husband deceased and by me the said Elizabeth
in court of one bond messuage and 8 acres of lands in Bilneghe,
County Norfolk, to use of Laurence Walden, on payment of £6
yearly to said Henry Punting and Elizabeth and £60 of my £30
in one year and £30 in two years after decease of me the said
Elizabeth, to such persons as I appoynte, now to Henrie Walden
and John Walden, children of said Lawrence Walden £10 each,
to hands of Jefferie Goodwin aforesaid, for them at 21 etc. and if
both die to children of sister Agnes Purse, also £5 to my husband
William Walker. Also £5 to poore of Watlington. Also to
sister Katherine Towlinge £10 and residue of £10 to be paid by
heirs of said Lawrence Walden to children of sister Agnes Purse.
Also £5 to sister Alice Wiggett. Residue in hands of, to
husband William Walker. Executors: Jefferie Goodwyn and
Jefferie Spencely. Witnesses: William Cowood, Henry Dar-
bone, William Lawston. Proved 20 April 1618 by Jefferie
Spencely. Proved 3 November 1619 by Jefferie Goodwyn.
Consistory of Norwich, Register No. 113 "Barber"
(1618), folio 211.
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Thomas Whyple Dickleborough, Norfolk, thelder, gent. Will
20 October 1610; proved 3 October 1612. To my onley sonn
Henry Whyple (in hope God will reclaym him in his goeinge
astraye and make him to knowe himself e beter) annuyty of £20
yf my wyfe soe long lyve out of freehold in Dickelborough afore-
said and Purleston als Billingf ord, Norfolk, that were my
father's, on condition he suffer persons to whom sold any lands
to enjoy etc. To wief Elizabeth all lands for life. To wief
custodie of Frances Le Grys my grandchild and my title to lands
granted by the late Queen belonging to said Francis during hir
minoritie, shee to have, under advise of my supervisor, freinds
and kindred, care in bringing up and marrying of said Francis
wherein she (i.e. Francis) will be ruled by her grandmother, also
to make discharge of annuitie of £20 payable to one Henry Le
Gris gent and his heirs out of my lands etc and to my nephews
Thomas Whyple the younger and Thomas Brompton, John Reve,
and Thomas Day gentlemen, and also said Francis to discharge
all bonds entered into by me for her wardshippe etc, else wife
to have £400 of said Francis etc. My wief to have entry of all
coppieholde late Christopher Aldhams in Bellingford aforesaid
now or late in hands of my said four nephews in trust and all
profit to maintenance of my daughter Margaret Le Gris, widdow,
for lief in recompense that her husbande was by deathe prevented
from making her joynture of £100 per annum and after her
decease to said Francis and heirs according to my son Christo-
pher Le Gris directions given me in an answer vppon my other,
made in his Highness Court of Wardes and Liueryes at the suit
of said Henrie Le Gris, and said copiehold at Dedham, after
decease of my said daughter and of said Francys without issue,
to remain to said Henrie Le Gris and heires, paying £120, viz:
to my wief her executors, etc £40, to my said son Henrie or chil-
dren £40, to churchwardens and overseers of poore of Bylling-
f ord £20 and ditto to Dickleborough or else said lands to my sonn
Henrie Whyple etc, or if he fayle in payments other issue of my
daughter Gris to have etc. After wife's decease on conditions
also, and lands free and bond in Dickleborough to sonn Henrie
Whyple and heirs male etc. in default to daughter Margaret le
Gris, then to daughter Francis Le Gris, then to other issue of
daughter Gris etc. After wife's decease all other land to daugh-
ter Margaret le Gris, then to said Francis le Gris, then to other
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issue of Margaret, then to son Henrie Whyple. To said daugh-
ter Gris all plate, linen, etc. my wife hath lent her etc. with linen
I at her request paid for to two weavers at Pulham, and paye her
debts etc. To son Francis le Gris greate silver saultseller with
cover being both all gilt, also trenchers and saltseller of silver
being also guilt, wife to have use for lief. To Ann Grey, Eliza-
beth Brampton, Anne Reve, Margaret Osborn, John Collin,
Edward Aldham, Robert Mirg, my grandchildren 6s.8d. each.
To servants 3s.4d. above months wages. Rest of plate, Jewells,
goods, chattells, household stuff, utensils of household, husbandry,
armes, bookes, horses, neats, beasts, fowles, swyn, sheepe, corne
and blades of corn, money, debts and all other goods to said wief ,
executrix. Supervisor: said nephew Thomas Brampton. Wit-
nesses : John Waryn, William Dousyng.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Coker" (1612), folio 186.
Edward Wickham, Beccles, Suffolk, husbandman. Will 20
May 1612; proved (6 June?) 1612. To be buried in Beccles
church or churchyard. To eldest son Edward Wickham £10 at
21. To daughter Marie Wickham ditto. To son John Wick-
ham ditto. Executor: Thomas Johns of Shipmedowe. Rest to
executor, also messuage in Beccles purchased of John Gilbert and
Elizabeth his wyef to see children brought up etc. Witnesses :
Thomas Whall, cler, Edward Reade.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Coker" (1612), folio 83.
Marcke Wickham of the parish of St. Andrews in North Bur-
lingham, county Norfolk, husbandman. Will dated 12 January
1587-8; proved 11 February 1589. Sole legatee and executor:
William Wickham my father. Witnesses : Willm Godwyn, John
Harrys, Robert Lasey, John Harrys.
Consistory of Norwich, Register Flack (1589-90), folio 276.
Agnes Wincoll, Litle Waldingfield, county Suffolk, widdowe.
Will 20 April. To be buried in or by grave of husband Roger
Wincoll. To sonne John Wincoll, the elder, of Clopton, bedding
etc, and to his wief pillow beres of second choyse. To sonn
Robert Wincoll silver goblett and feete of a table I brought from
my other house parcell sometyme of the table in my sonne George
his house. To sonne Thomas Wincoll 40s, also great table in
hall. To sonn John Wincoll the younger £3, also best coverlett
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etc. To sonn George and his sonn George Wincoll the longer
liver of them my best table in hall. To sonn George household
stuff he had in his house, the coope or plater which stood some-
tyme in kitchen, my meale bord. To son Apollo Wincoll £8, bed
etc. and also quarter of my pewter and one tramell. To daughter
Ann Garrard flockbed etc. to be divided to her and her daughter
Susan Garrard one quarter of pewter aforesaid. Also to daugh-
ter Ann Garrard best gowne and neckershef bands etc. To son
John Wincoll of Clopton thelder £10 to be bestowed on my daugh-
ter Garrard or her children. To daughter Alice Richardson £8
etc and the fourth of pewter etc. To cosyn Mr. Robert Walshe
4s. To my son Roger's three children 20s. each. To son
Thomas his four children ditto. To son Thomas his four chil-
dren ditto. To son Apollo his daughter Mary 20s. and to John
Wincoll thelder, George Wincoll and Ann Garrard 10s. each. To
the two children of John my son silver spoon and to children of
son George Ditto. To John Wincoll my son and his son Roger
Wincoll drop table chest dyaper napkins. To Ann Garrard table
in parlour. To Susan Garrard a linen chest and best Sondye
gowne and daughter Richardson to keep it till she was of age.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Eade" (1597), folio 148.
Thomas Wingfield of Bungey, co. Suffolk, gentleman. Will
21 January 1593/4; proved 3 March 1593/4. If I die in Bun-
gay, desire to be buried there in the parish church of St. Marie.
To Mr. Fleminge of Beeches if he will doe so much for me, if
not, to the preacher of St. Maries in Bungaie, for a sermon at
my burial 10s. To be bestowed in Friste and canvas and made
in gowns, coats, shirts and smockes for XX men and women,
£13-6-8, or so much as will reach and suffice the poorest nediest
and worthiest to be relieved, dwellers within the town of Bungaie
to be made redie to weare if it be possible on my buriall day, if
not then so soon as maye be after. To be equallie distributed
among so many of my scollers as shall goe with my corps to the
grave, 40s. To poor of Beeches, 40s. My executors to glaze
one great window in Beeches church making mention of me and
my legacies in the same at the device of my f rende Mr. Flemying.
For the affection I have always borne the town of Bungey, my
executor to buy an annual rent of £10 and so much rent as may
be purchased for that money to be conveyed in fee to Lionell
688 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
Throckmorten, Robt. Gooche, Richard Vynor, Wilbur Grene,
Thomas Popson, Robt. Reynolde, Robt. Prickett, John Dewsing,
Robt. Edwards, Thomas Edwards, John Walbey, and John
Sawer, or their survivors, to be used to the succour and helpe of
such as be in need and necessity in Bungaie out of same. Yearly
to be paid for a godly and learned mynisters in said parish of St.
Marie, ios. to make a sermon upon my year day and so forth
yearly forever; 40s yearly out of said yearly rent or profits of
land to be kept for men of occupation and trades in said town of
Bungaye for ther beter meyntenance, by lending them 40s £3,
£4, more or less, as the said stock shall grow and amount to £20,
then one of the inhabitants of Bungaie to take to his apprentize
some orphante or fatherless child in said town and for want of
such some poor scholler out of the grammer scoole of Bungaie
and continue him at any of the Univsities. Residue of said rent
to be to the uses of two poor schollers in Chambridge. To Wil-
liam Winkefilde my kinsman 100 marks. To two sisters of sayd
Wm. Wingfeld, £30 apiece. To said Willm Wingfilde's wife,
my ten silver spoons. To Anne Felton, wife of Phillipe Felton
of Ely, gentleman, and daughter of Thomas Bradley, late of
Hadley, £30. If said Anne die without issue, said £30 between
the mother of said Anne, and Thomas Bradley, clearke, and his
mother and sister if they be then living. To each of my godchil-
dren 20s. apeece. To Jarves of Ely, gentleman, for a small
remembrance, two angels. To my owld and only Mr. Grimstone,
if he survivie me, my signett of gould with a stone called a sar-
donix; if he doth not, Mr. Peter Withpall to have it, because
his father gave it, and the stone his Grandfather did much esteme
as his father oft touled me, and after him, Mr. Edward Withpall
if he survive him shall have it or ells his eldest son. To Mr.
Edwarde Withpall three owld aungells ; to Mr. Peter Withpall
three ould aungells, and to Mrs. Francis Withpall, now wyffe
of Mr. Blague of London, three ould aungells. To Mr. Ed-
ward Grymston of Bradfielde all my frenche bookes, my lat-
tine bible, my charte of Fraunce, and my table of the XII first
Empors to stand in his halle at Bradfielde. To Mr. Thomas Hall,
halfe brother to sayd Mr. Edward Grimston, my VI volumes of
the Paraphrase of Erasmus upon the New Testamt, the Battaile
of Troy in pechement and John Gower de confessione Amantis
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who wilbe glad of them because they were his Father's. To Mrs.
Grimstone of Bradfield my ringe with the turkas. To Mr. Wil-
liam Grimston of Beccles my ringe of gould of IIII linkes, and
to his wife my duble souerainge of King Edmund the VI his
coyne. To Mrs. Elizabeth Grymstone, sister to the sayde Mr.
Willm. Grystone, £5 at her day of marriage. To Mrs. Margaret
Ascill, widow, a spurre royal. To her sister Mrs. Annie Bar-
narde, widow, a spurre royalle and a single duckagte — . To
Mr. Thomas Grymstone five marks and to his brother Edward
the younger three ould aungells. To Mr. Bochun of Westall
and to his son Nicolas my great counter to stand in his hall for-
ever. -To Christopher Barrett the younger, Bassingborne Throck-
m'ton and Thomas Barrett, Inkep, the bond wherein Doctor
Shermon is bound in sum of £40 for payment of £20 at certain
time long past — payment of all legacies in said bond to be made
viz : — to Mr. John Silvar of Norwiche, two aungels, to his wife
one aungell, to his son one aungell, to his three daughters 20s.
and to Mary Potter now wife of John Hunt 40s. I release Mar-
garet Silver daughter of sayde John of all debts owing. To my
ould scoller Richard Vynyor all my lawe bookes. To his wife
a Kaysters royall and my portygre of gould to weare for my
Sake. Rings of gold to Mr. John Southwell of Barham. Mr.
Richard Jenkynson, Mr. Edward Withpall, Mr. Thomas Bateman
Thelder, to his nephew Thomas Bateman my scoller, and Mr.
Nicolas Layer; one to Mr. James Bateman, Mr. Thomas Hall,
Mr. Phillipe Felton, Mr. Jarves, Mr. pson Whitbye, Mr. Nicolas
Botun, Raphe Malton, Edward Bangforde, George Byrche, John
Mingay, Robert Mole, Mr. Robert Brende, my old scoller Mr.
John Thurton, and 28th and last to Mr. Wm. Grene. To Mr.
Doctor Shermon six of my phisicke bookes Greke or Latin at his
choyse ; to Mr. Antonie Wingfielde, my oulde scoller and lovinge
frinde, £4. To Mr. Samuel Wrote my scoller, too ould aungells.
To Christopher Barret's wife my Kinge Henrie soveraign of
XXXs. To Thomas Barrett's wife an ould aungell. To Henrie
Verselye, my taylor, of Norwiche an aungell. To Bassingborne
Trokm'ton my beste clocke. To my scoller Edward Feilde 40s.
To my gossoppe Robarte George my parlizon and to his wife my
Georg noble. To his sons John, Clement and Charles and to his
daughter Bridgett, to each one ould aungell and no more to their
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father or them. To Fraunces Maister's son to my dear frinde
Mr. Doctor Maister two aungells and to his daughter Elizabeth
Maister £4. To my scoller Thomas Odyeru' all my Phisicke
books not bequeathed. To Thomas Bradley, minister, £4 if he
come to Bungaie and there preach a sermon on the Saboth days
for my sake. To Peter Monne of Ipswich 20s. To Thomas
Bransbye, my old scoller, 20s. To Edmond Kempe 20s. etc.
To my frinde Mr. Willm. Grent of Bungaie two aungells and to
his wyfe two singel sovereignes of Kinge Edwarde the VI. To
my frinde Mr. Robart Reinolds, of Bungaie, £3. To his wife
my square table with the frame. To Richard Bocke 20s. in
sovereigne of Kinge Henries coin and to his wife the littell silver
salte which I had of her in pawne. To my gossop Robart Bolton
two ould aungells and to his wife 20s. To my gossopp Peterson
20s. To my hostesse Gryce, 2s. To my gossopp Henrie Palmer,
40s., and to his wife 20s. To my frinde Robert Prickett 20s and
to his vertuous wife 20s. To my friend Mrs. Whitbye, pson of
Stonhn 40s. and my III I volumes of the bible in Greke to his
wife 4s. To Mr. Smithe, person of Worlingworthe, £3; to
Tobye Carys other £3. To Anne Boyse 40s etc. My mantill to
Mrs. Reynolds. To Elizabeth Hamonds one spurre royall. To
Diane Bulwer, daughter of Thomas Bulwer of Dalling, one
spurre royall. To my ffrinde Raphe Walton for a further
remembrance my carkishe dagger. Raphe Brode to be dis-
charged of all his debt to me. Residuary legatee: my ffrinde
Mr. Edward Grimstone of Bradfild in Essex, whom I appoint
with Mr. John Laurence the elder of Fresingfeild, executors. —
Supervisors : — my friend Mr. Fleminge, minister of Beccles, and
Richard Vinyer of Flixton Gent, my ould scoller. Witnesses:
Wyllym. Gooche, John Dowsing, John Byrkingshave, Thomas
Webbe.
Consistory of Norwich, register "Clerke" (1593), folio 221.
Henry Wiseman, Stoke next Ipswich. Administration 14 May
1588/9 to relict Katherine.
Consistory of Norwich, Admon Act Book 1588-1605, folio 5.
Henry Wiseman, Stook by Ipswich. Administration 11 April
1 59 1 to relict Johan Wiseman.
Consistory of Norwich, Admon Act Book 1588-1605, folio 73.
WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS. 69 1
Abraham Wiseman of Bungay, Suffolk, cordiner. Will 21
August 1597; proved 9 September 1597. To be buried in
churchyard. To wife Cicely messuage in Bungaye and parte
of yarde parcel and scyte of the Castell of Bungay holden of
coppy and court roll of Manor of Bungay Socco, to her for life
then to son Thomas, paying to my daughter Margery £20. All
goods to wife Cecily for bringing up children. Executors : wife
Cecily and father in lawe Christopher Sands. Supravisor uncle
Samuell Noller. Witnesses : Robert Wiseman and Paule Sher-
land.
Consistory of Norwich, Register "Eade," folio 206.
Charles Wiseman, Yaxley, county Suffolk, gent. Will 20
August 1610; proved 8 October 1610. All to wife Grace to
bring up my children viz : Charles Wiseman, Dorothy Wiseman,
Henry Wiseman, John Wiseman and Francis Wiseman, while
single, or else to eldest son Charles Wiseman unless that man she
marry give bond etc. Executors : wife and eldest son Charles
Witnesses : John Bread, Zachary Reve.
Consistory of Norwich, Register 1610, folio 136.
Henery Wisman, Burston, Norfolk, Clerke. Will 4 September
1625; proved 22 January 1626/7. To wife Agnes Wiseman for
life all houses and free land in Disse purchased of Richard Fisher,
Roger Goodwin, Mathew Webbe and land free and coppie which
I purchased of Thomas Cooper with all goods and all lands in
Bannam for life. To daughter in law Ann Wiseman, widdow,
after my decease all coppie hold land purchased of Richard Fisher
and Roger Goodwin also rest of land purchased of said Richard
Fisher and Roger Goodwin after decease of wife Agnes Wisma'
if she keepe here widdow, and after her death to my belchild
Edward Wiseman and if daughter in law die before Edward is
24 he to reape no profit but his brothers and sisters to be brought
up to shift for themselves or go to servise. Belchild Edmund
paying to his brother James Wiseman £20 etc. To my sons John
Wiseman and Joseph Wiseman after decease of my wief Agnes
Wiseman my house and orchards in thistreete and to sons Richard
Wiseman and Samuel Wiseman houses and grounds in Bannam
and to son Beniamin Wiseman lands bought of Thomas Cooper,
692 ENGLISH GOODWIN FAMILY PAPERS.
and if not able to pay legacies as I give out of it, the half to
daughter Sarah Wiseman they too paying 20s. yearly. Son
Beniamin Wiseman and daughter Sarah Wiseman to have dwell-
ing in house that Caster dwell in keeping themselves single and
if they cannot provide for themselves my belchild James Wiseman
to have said house etc. Rest to wife Agnes Wiseman, executrix.
Witnesses : Robt Prob, Thomas Coale, Francis Foyson. Mem-
orandum if anybody doubtful Mr. Chapman, my proctor to have
overseeing.
Consistory of Norwich, Register 1626, folio 330.
John Wright Ditchingham, Norf olke, yeoman. Will 13 Decem-
ber 1618; proved 21 March 1618/19. To be buried in Ditching-
ham churchyard. To poore at burial £6. I3s.4d. To preach at
buriall 10s. To wife for life and to her execution for six weeks
tenement free and bond in Ditchingham and then to William
Hanner sonn of Thomas Hanner of Mettingham, Suffolk. To
said- William Hanner £20 to be paid to his brother Peter Hanner
if living etc. To Margaret Goweinge £10 at 16. To Hester
Gowinge wife of Daniell Gowinge £30. To Elizabeth Thompson
daughter of said Thomas Hanner £30. To Johan now wife of
said Thomas Hanner £10. To John Stannard wife of John
Stannard late of Brooke, Norf olke, and her five children 40s. each.
To goddaughter Bridget Gorbold 40s. To John Back of Sowth-
old Mannor £5, and if he dies to his children. To William Thor-
ton of Norwich Dorniche, weaver, £3. To Henry Holder,
butcher 20s. To poore of townes of Bungay, Beckels, Ditching-
ham and Loddon £3 to each towne. To mayde servant Vnica
Broom 40s. My bed etc. in Backhousechamber, table and cubberd
in hall and biggest cauldron to remain as heirlooms in house for
wife, and then to said William Hanner, and if said William
Hanner do not suffer wife to enjoy lands, then lands to said Eliza-
beth Thompson. Rest to wife Anne executrix. Supravisours :
Robert Gooch of Earsham and Robert Saier of ditto. Wife to
give bond in £200 to Richard Bellman and John Sawer. Wit-
nesses: Raphe Pell, Clic', Robert Morse, John Randall, Lionel
Crockmett.
Consistory of Norwich, Register 'Mason' 1619, folio 141.
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